https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-01-04.pdf 8a6f06d92b9de12b43c81b24a64d7db1 PDF Text Text ~ County opposes Rails to Trails Lions continue winning streak Jury no-shows will be in trouble SeePage 12 See Page 11 See Page 5 F’.’?UC LIBuAhl S CHURCH SI Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 l-3 T I : h»vim5 >q®'ituBr 11 s.lm'-1 »• ' Hastings DANNER THURSDAY. JANUARY 4. 1996 VOLUME 141.NO 46 News Briefs Next Legislative Coffee is Monday Tte nexi LafUMive Co«oe program the Gunny Seat Restaurant in Hattmga. State Senator Joanne Enunoro, State ENen.' office, will be ou had to hoodie Commissioner wffl die Tbomaa Jeftcraon Hall in Hartings Herrington, a Republican who Hemngton it retired from a career m He retired ta 1973 after serving 33 chief of po-orod rervice. HerriMloi alto wax Attyria PRICE 25' One, formerly of Delton, kills self Home robberies suspects arrested by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Two men have been arrested in connection with iwo armed robberies of Barry County homes last month and with a crime spree that included the murder of a Big Rapids businessman. Richard Shaneberger. 25. of Portage, is lodged in the Barry County Jail on $100,000 bond. He was arraigned on 10 charges stemming from Barry County break-ins. James Rowe. 29, from the Kalamazoo area, is in the Kalamazoo County Jail on armed robbery charges. He faces charges similar to Shanebergefs in Barry County, but investigators are waiting to have him brought to Barry County for arraignment. A third man, Justin Gillett, 18. of Parchment and formerly of the Delton area, committed suicide after a police chase in Portage. He attended Del ton-Kellogg High School. He shot himself in the head after police investigated wi armed robbery late Dec. 27, and died from the wounds 2 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 28. The three are suspected of two armed robberies of homes ’n Prairieville *nd «n Orangeville. State Police from Wayland investigating the robberies had no suspects at the time, but began comparing incidents, involving three white males, with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. On Dec. 28. investigators questioned suspects from three armed robberies that occurred in Kalamazoo Dec. 27. An alleged accomplice of Gillett. Rowe was questioned and admitted to the robberies in Barry County, state police said. Shaneberger was arrested Tuesday. Jan 2. He was not charged in Kalamazoo County because he was not with Gillett and Rowe during those alleged robberies, investigators said. All three also are considered suspects in the murder of Big Rapids businessman John East, manager of a Radio Shack, who was killed Dec. 19 and the store's bank deposits were taken from him. Det Ken Darnel of the Michigan State Police post in Wayland said the Shancbcrgt' and Rowe have not yet been formally charged in Mecosta County with East's murder. The two robberies in Barry County occurred the same night. Wednesday. Dec. 13. about 20 miles and half an hour apart. Daniel said the first robbery occurred about 7:20 p.m. on Burchett Road in Prairieville Township. The home was occupied by a lone woman at the lime of the robbery. Daniel said. She escaped as the men ransacked her home, he said. The second occurred at 8 p.m. on Wildwood Road in Orangeville Township. Three adults were in the home at the time. The men were armed with small handguns in each case. Daniel said. One of the guns was fired into the floor at the Wildwood address. No one was injured, but the home's occupants were threatened, the detective said. Jewelry and an undisclosed amount of cash uUrnn from th? ' H* the suspects were looking fa c*4i and guns in the homes. Daniel said the one of the motives of the men was to gain as much cash as they could. "There was some narcotics activity between the three of them,' he said. A separate but similar incident the day before in Prairieville may not be related. Barry County Undersheriff Donald Ford said the suspects admitted to the two Dec. 13 robberies, but denied responsibility for an interrupted robbery in Prairieville Dec. 12. In the robbery 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, a Prairieville Township woman was shot at in See ROBBERIES, continued on page 2 Plans call for fall opening: First New Year baby Margo Dcnavan with parents Guylaine and Dan. Barry County’s first ‘96 baby born Jan. 3 ' by Jean G.Uup . Staff Writer M‘--go Uonava.' u Uiia yearJ New Year,' Baby" in Barry County. The first baby bom in the county in 1996. Margo, daughter of Guylaine and Dan Dooavan. made her entrance into the world al 2:20 a.m. Wednesday. Jan. 3. at Pennock Hospital. The third child for the Hastings couple. Margo weighed seven pounds, seven ounces, and was recorded as being 21 inches long. An older sister. Megan. 5. and brother, Adam. 18 months, wait to welcome the new member of the family home. Megan is qulic excited about the big event and couldn't wait to go to school to tell her friends that she has a new sister. The approximately four-hour labor went smoothly for mother and father. With this her first experience In the Pennock Family Budung Guyiaiav'Mid she UkcJ k. "Everything went great." said the new mother. As parents of the first baby bora in the new year, and winners of a Banner contest, the Donovans will receive the following gifts: from Bosley's, a vaporizer, the Banner, a one-year subscription: Mary's Hair nd Nails, a free haircut and image products; Penn Nook Gift Shop, a $25 gift certificate; the Mexican Connection, a $10 gift certiOcate: Cinema 4, movie tickets for two: County Scat Lounge, free appetizer certifi­ cate; Barlow Florist, gift certificate; J.C Penney. $10 gift certificate; McDonald's. $10 gift certificate; and from J-Ad Graphics, a free ad announcing Margo's arrival. KCC gets green light from county by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A major step has been taken to build Barry County's first community college facility, with a goal to begin serving Public hearing set for Jan. 8 The Hasuigi City Council will have a public hearmg at 7:30 p m. Monday. JM.1. to hear objection, tooruanutenu on the vacation of a portion of Railroad Street. The city retervea an easement to cooaeroction and maintain* all mimes Written objection, or comment, may be filed with the city clerk prior to the meeting Mad Hatters guests in Jaycee festival The Mad Hauen will be speciti goes. Saturday. Jan 20. when the Hastings Jaycee. have their "Leadership Festival *96" at Hartings High School. More than 30 leadcnhip classes will be offered from 8:30 a.m to 3 p m. that ■*•7 ___ The Mad Hatters, a unique non-profit group. will take up the topic of 'Serving People with Difficult Behavior.." They will uae five, interactive drama to pro­ mote inclusion of ail people. For more information about the festival. call 945-4010 or 945-3890. Signup sheet, arc available al the Barrv County IM Way office. Mam Street Saving. Bank or WBCH radto Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 students by September of this year. The County Board of Commissioners last Thursday voted 6-1 to give the green light for Battle Creek-based Kellogg Community College to build a $3.5 million satellite canpus in Rutland Township to better serve county residents. KCC plans a If valid referendum petitions are filed, the lease contract could not become effective until a majority of voters approved the issue. If no petitions are filed, the contract of lease will be executed without a vote of the people after the 45 days. The county has pledged us full faith and credit behind the bond sale, which means that if for any reason KCC should not be able to pay for the project, the site and wilding would go back to the county so it could recoup its investment. If the county for some reason could not resell the property and facility or pay for it. county property taxpayers would foot the bill. The chances of that happening wen t likely, supporters of the project have said. The County Building Authority, chaired by Bud Leonard of Delton, last week passed a resolution of intent to enter into a contract with the county for the KCC project. The county's financial consultant attorney. James White, suggested that the county include a provision in the legal documents 20.000-square-foot educational building for its first structure on 95 acres that it has an option to purchase. The spread is bordered on the north by Heath Road, south by Gun Lake Road, on the northeast comer by M-37 and on the west by a section line that separates the township s sections 14 and 15. Technically, the County Board's vote authorizes the County Building Authority to acquire and construct the project, finance the cost by issuing bonds and lease the project to the county, which in turn will sublease the project to KCC The Building Authority is a mechanism commonly used by the county to build public facilities for public purposes, such as the Southwest Barry County Sewer project and the Courts & Law Building. KCC officials have said the college will repay the county for the principal and interest on the bonds and all rclMcd-cxpenses over a maximum 20 years. The lease will not become effective until 45 days from today, the period county citizens are allowed by law to peution to have the "right of referendum" if they want to decide themselves whether to allow the county to execute the lease. Petitions to place the issue on the ballot in a special or general election would have to be signed by at least 10 percent of the county's registered voters and filed with the county clerk within 45 days after today's publication in the Hastings Banner of the notice of the "right of referendum " The last day of the 45-day period is Feb. 19. to allow it to use the proposed KCC facility for meetings or other public purposes at times mutually convenient. That language was included in resolutions approved by the county last week. KCC officials have not formally agreed to that provision, but a KCC spokesman at last week’s meeting indicated that request wouldn’t pose a problem. White said the sublease contract is not in its final form. He said be also has not seen •be deed to the proposed KCC property, but the resolution of intent to proceed with the project designates that the property is io be free of potential zoning problems He said he also didn't have clarity on the deed restrictions as of last week. In response to a question by Commissioner Linda Watson. White said the County Board would not be legally obligated to continue with the KCC project if it was not comfortable with the deed. The resolution adopted by the County Board last week also authorizes an application to be made to the Michigan Treasury Department for permission to issue the bonds. The college is to provide all furniture and moveable personal property needed for occupancy of the facility. Projected for the first semester are students taking 3.510 credit hours at the new Barry facility. Thai translates into 78 to 80 class sections worth three credit hours each with 14 or 15 students in each section, according to KCC Special plates sell well The Hastings branch of the Michigan Secretary of State's office was very busy Tuesday One reason was the first sales of the new license plates commemorating 100 years of the auto industry, being displayed here by clerks Kim Nixon (left) and Jan Rogers They reported that nearly 100 had been sold on Tuesday alone Another reason the office was busy was that it had been closed for several days over the holiday season. officials. There now are 14 sections of classes being offered in Barry County by KCC. which has been using existing local school facilities for a number of years. Eleven of the sections are being offered in the evening and several in th: daytime. County Board Chairman James Bailey, who is a proponent of the KCC project, told commissioners (hat the board recently received many letters and newspaper opinion forms in support of county approval for the See KCC, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1996 KCC, continued from page 1 KCC endeavor. Some of the letters of support were from Hastings businesses, such as Hastings Mutual. Viking. E.W Bliss, and Flcxfab and from the Barry County I uiuring Committee, which was the group to lay the groundwork for bringing KCC to the county, from Richard Groos. president of the Barry County Community Foundation, from school district officials in ThomapfMc Kellogg, Bellevue and Lakewood school districts, and from individuals. Commissioner Sandy James said the outpouring of support for the KCC project has been tremendous. She said Rutland Township officials arc anxious for the college to materialize and that Barry Township is in favor of the project. No one in Hope Township expressed opposition to her. James said. Commissio.icr Emmet Herrington, who has been a key figure in promoting the concept for a KCC campus, said the townships of News Briefs ‘Chili Fest’ contest planned O’Neil’s Restaurant and Pub will have its first “Chili Fest” contest starting al noon Saturday. Jan 27. Registration begins at noon and judg­ ing will take place at 3 p.m.. with open sampling starting at about 3:20 for 50 cents per ticket Winners will be announced at 4:15 p.m.. just before the awards ceremony at 4:30. Proceeds will go to Barry Community Hospice. To register or for more information, call 795-3600 Gun Lake Fest to start Jan. 26 The 15th annual Gun Lake Wintcrfesi celebration will be held the weekend of Jan. 26. 27 and 28 at the Allegan County Park. Gun Lake. Activities this year will include lhe fishing contest (which alreads has started >. a Vegas night, the Mr Wintcrfesi competition. a tug of war for area schools and open classes, children’s games, an exotic animal collection, swim suit review, broom ball, polar bear dip. arm wrestling, petting zoo. chicken drop, poker run. karaoke, bingo, danc­ ing and food. For more information, call 792-2219 or 672-7822. Three blood drives slated this month The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have three blood drives in the county this month The first will be from I to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 9. at the Castleton To.vnship Hail in Nashville. The goal will he 60 pints. The second will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday. Jan 22. at St Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. Goal will be 60 pints The third drive this month will be from I to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 23. at the First United Methodist Church with a goal of 100 pints Anyone al least 17 years old. weighing at least 110 pounds, in reasonably good health and who hasn't given blood within 56 days of the drive is eligible to contribute. Local Red Cross Director Karen Despres said walk-ms are welcome, but those who call in ahead of tune for an ap­ pointment will gain priority. For more information, call 945-3122. Family Ag Day slated for Jan. 20 The 1996 Central Michigan Family Ag Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 30 p.m Saturday. Jan. 20. at Lakewood High School Registration will he at 9 a.m.. with breakfast available on a first-come, firstserved basis, beginning at 9:30. The Ag Day each year attracts bet ween 500 and 600 people, who enjoy a day that includes breakfast, educational programming, commercial exhibits, health screening and a keynote speaker Author Chick Moorman, director of the Inst^ute for Personal Power in Saginaw, will be the keynote speaker His topic will be "Farm Family Spirit A Celebration of Love. Strength and Solidarity " There also will be kids' classes and a variety of general and agriculture-related workshops for adults The state's No­ Till Association also will meet, fawn 9 am to I p m The Ag Day is sponsored by the M*chigan State University Cooperative Extension Services in Barry. Ionia and Eaton counties It is open to anyone interested For more information, call the Barry Counts Cooperative Extension Service al U48-4862 Assyria. Johnstown and Baltimore, which he represents, have expressed support and urged the county to move forward for the benefit of citizens. Commissioner Lew Newman, the boards vice chairman, said he is thrilled with the prospects of the project and that the townships he represents. Orangeville and Yankee Springs, are supportive. Commissioner Robert Wenger cast the only dissenting vote against approval of the intent to enter into a lease for the project. After last week's meeting. Wenger said he was not opposed to the concept of having a community college in the county, "But I ?m (opposed) to the concept of financing and I'll never change that one "I don’t think it's right for the county to use its bonding privileges for an outside county business to come in and do business and lake the money back out," Wenger said. "I think those bonding privileges are for Bernard Society will meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will have a surprise program at 7 p.m. Mon­ day. Jan. 8. at the Delton Middle School library. The public is invited. Coffee and cookies will be served. Middleville wins annexation OK The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners has approved a petition to allow the Village of Middleville to annex four parcels of land in Thomapple Township. According to Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma. the parcels are located on the west side of Grand Rapids Street, south of the extension of Crane Road; a substa­ tion for Consumers Power that sur­ rounds the previously mentioned proper­ ty and lots on one side of Freemont Street near the cemetery . Cable access panel meert rescheduled The Hastings Cable Access Commit­ tee meeting will have its next regular meeting al 7 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 17. in City Hall council chambers. The meeting was rescheduled from the Dec. 20 session that was canceled. Library will have , book mark contest The Hastings Public Library will kick off its year-long centennial celebration <1896 to 1996) with a book mark design contest Hastings area school children arc in­ vited to share their ideas and win a prize. One winner and one runner-up will be chosen from each of four age categories: Kindergarten and first grades, second and third grades, fourth and fifth grades and grades six through eight. The contest will last until Saturday. Jan. 6. and winners will be notified by Jan. 13. The four age group winners each will receive five free movie rentals from Boomtown Sound and Video and 50 copies of their book mark. The four runners-up each will receive a $5 gift certificate from Pages Bookstore The winners' book marks will be printed professionally and given to library patrons throughout 1996. For more information about entering the contest, call the library at 945-4263. Showcase to have 4 perform music Four musicians will perform country and gospel music at 6:30 tonight at the Musicians Showcase at Arby's in Hastings. They are Doug Newton. Brant Gielow. John Price and Dwight Hoffman. Newton is a veteran of Showcases, having sung here since 1991. Gielow. a singer, guitarist and songwriter from Caledonia, will be making his first ap­ pearance Price and Hoffman are from the Hastings area and mix country and gospel Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Homer Jones and Jim Couch also will sing at the Country Basket near Gun Lake starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan 9 For more information, call 795-7051. Arts Council seeks new board members The Thomapple Arts Council is look­ ing for for people to serve on its board of directors. A letter of interest may be mailed to the Arts Council at P O Box 512. Hastings. Mich 49058. to the attention of John Fehsenfeld or Doug Castleman The letter should include the candidate's interest in the arts and areas of expertise. Candidates do not need to be artists or musicians The Thomapple Arts Council also will have its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan 9. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings Board members and officers will be elected A potluck will be held and those atten­ ding are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service municipalities, government entities to do what they can't do by themselves through bonding, such as sewer, water, roads or whatever needs to be done "I've never been opposed to lhe concept of a college being here, but I’m very opposed to lhe financing by the county...As keepers of the county coffers, we have that responsibility to look out for the people of lhe county That's our first obligations. That's my position and I'm never going to change.” he said. Commissioner Tim Burd, who voted against the county's earlier non-binding intern to proceed with lhe KCC project, was absent at last week’s meeting. Commissioner James asked that Burd be excused because of illness Commissioner Rod Goebel, who also voted against the non-binding approval of lhe KCC project, changed his mind. He voted in favor of lhe intent io enter into the lease contract for the project Goebel, after the meeting, said "1 think it would be better if it were privately funded, but I absolutely am looking forward to this college and I intend to attend it. I have nothing against lhe college. Dr. Ohm (KCC president) said there is no Plan B. I would rather the college proceed with county bonding than not proceed." Goebel said. Dr. Ohi.i has said KCCs Board of Trustees has taken a position not to bond outside of its tax base. Parry County does not pay taxes to KCC. Goebel said new language attorney While added to the resolutions was a factor in his vote swing. "We eliminated a lot of risk." he said. During the public comment portion of last week's meeting, two citizens expressed opposition to the board's intended actions before commissioners voted to approve the project. George Hubka of Nashville read a letter to the board saying he supported the "concept of KCCs desire to place a campus in the Barry County area. I do. however, question the current 'rush to judgment' on the bonding plan currently under consideration by Barry County." Hubka said if action was taken by the board last week it would be a "grave disservice to lhe taxpayers you arc electea to represent" because all the legal documents, including the proposed deed or a plan to pay for sewer lines and roadways, and other details were not properly presented to the board. Commissioner Goebel, after the meeting, also said he doesn't understand why the county has not seen a copy of lhe deed yet. Elden Shellenbarger of! lastings. asked ’.he board to "carefully consider" the legality of the agreements the county plans to enter with the KCCrfjrajec* and specifically the potential effect the bond issue could have on taxpayers. Prairieville Township Supervisor LJoyd Goyings also wrote a letter in opposition to the county board proceeding with the project. In a separate vote last week, the board adopted a resolution to officially declare its intent to reimburse expenditures with bond proceeds. Commissioners Wenger and Goebel voted against it. Burd was absent. Goebel said he had been led to believe the college would pay all up front costs until the bond sale is held and lhe resolution states that the county will advance funds estimated to be $25,000 before lhe bonds are issued for such expenses as architectural, engineering, surveying, soil testing, etc. and that the county expects to "reimburse itself from the proceeds of the bonds "for all or a portion of lhe funds advanced by the county to the project." Goebel said with that language he wonders if KCC would still have to pay back all the up front costs if the bonds were never sold. White said KCCs board is meeting this month and he expects to ask them to adopt a clarifying resolution of KCCs intent to reassure the county that KCC will reimburse the county even if lhe county campus never materializes. "Frankly. Fd like to sec that nailed down a little bit better myself with a resolution of the (KCC) Board of Trustees," White said. Otherwise. James and Goebel said the county wouldn't have any authority to force KCC to pay the up-front costs. "We do want something in writing." James said. Fun in the winter sun and snow Nicholas Slagsted, 3. son of Amanda and T.J. Slagsted of Hastings, discovered the true joy o. a Michigan winter day when he spent time sliding down the r.nowcovered hill behind the old Lake Odessa junior high building. Nicholas, grandson of Martin Vipond of Lake Odessa was sliding with his nephews Mike, 9. and Matt Vipond, 12. sons of Martin and Ellen Vipond. ROBBERIES, continued from page 1 her home when she surprised a burglar wearing a ski mask. Ford said the woman was awakened by noise downstairs, and as she investigated the noise, she surprised the burglar. Frird said the intruder saw the woman and fired a handgun at her as he turned to flee. The shew missed the woman. The intruder, described as a large man in a ski mask, ran out the door. Sheriffs deputies investigating the incident found two sets of footprints in the snow and tire tracks leaving the scene. In the other armed robberies, the intruders also wore ski masks and carried * n i • *> cuiui..li L'ti...«> guns. "We have no reason to believe uiey lied to us. because they have nothing to lose " Ford said, adding they had "already admitted io the state police" their roles in the Dec. 13 crimes. Shaneberger was arraigned Tuesday. Jan. 2. in Barry County on two charges of firstdegree home invasion, five charge* of fiuSsy firearms, and three charges of armed robbery. Daniel said investigators are awaiting a writ to have Rowe brought to Barry County for arraignment. • .. .» .JI High debt ushers in holiday hangovers Tis always better to give than to receive, that is until you start receiving the credit card bills amassed over the holiday season. “Starting Jan. 1. my phone rings off lhe hook," said New Haven credit counselor Stephen Vaughn. Consumer debt has made a dramatic increase in the last five years, lhe New Havcu Register reported Sunday. In the past five years, consumer debt, nationwide, has risen from $800 billion to $988 billion, and holiday gift-buying is one of the factors. “People get caught up in a spending frenzy, and they really don't think about their purchases at Christmastime." said Alan P. Weiss, a North Haven financial planner and president of the Connecticut Society of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners. The average credit-card balance is $1,700, and more than two-thirds of cardholders carry a balance. Credit experts suggested several steps consumers can take to avoid the post­ holiday crunch, beginning with setting up a budget. It should include monthly, quarter and yearly expenses, as well as recreation and gift costs. Vaughn said. “People do not budget for things like birthday presents, but they can cost $25 to $40 a month over the course of a year." Vaughn said. Elizabeth S. Lewin, a Westport financial planner, recommends not spending more than 20 percent of net income a month on debt reduction. Less than 15 percent is safe, she said. Lewin said one the biggest mistakes people make is carrying a balance and only paying the minimum. “You’ll never get out of debt that way." she said. For example, a $2,000 card balance with 17 percent interest would take 17 years to pay off if a customer only pays the minimum. She suggested carrying only two credit cards _ one for small purchases and one for large-ticket items. Lewin also cautioned against buying perishables with credit cards. “It really concerns me that grocery stores are now accepting credit cards." Lewin said. “To be paying 15 to 18 percent on a bunch of bananas is ludicrous.'* Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER (Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 4, 1996 — Page 3 County still opposed to Middleville’s ‘Rails to Trails’ plan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Saying there arc too many unresolved legal issues regarding property rights, tlw Barry County Board of Commissioners last week voted 5-2 against supporting the Village of Middleville's plan to convert an abandoned railway corridor to recreational use. Commissioners Robert Wenger and Emmet Herrington voted in support of Middleville's proposal. Commissioner Tim Burd was absent. The previous County Board also took a stand against the "Rails to Trails" concept Middleville wants to purchase 4.5 linear miles of rail corridor from the National Rails to Trails Conservancy that includes land in Irving and Rutland townships and Middleville. "There are still several legal aspects that arc not resolved" with the Rails to Trails issue, County Board Chairman James Bailey said. “I realize there are opinions both ways. The property owners say they have quit claim deeds as well as the village claims that they have them. Until a time when they work through their legal aspects, we wouldn't take a position," he said. Middleville's attorney, Jeff Youngsma. said the village has a legal title opinion regarding the rail corridor land and the village "is very confident" that it can obtain title to the corridor. "We're not asking the county to help us acquire title or to take any responsibility for maintaining the rail(way) once ownership is obtained. All were asking the county is for conceptual approval. .." Youngsma said. Middleville has been awarded a SI5.000 grant for lhe Rails to Trails project from the Michigan Department of Transportation, but before lhe funds can be distributed, lhe state wants Middleville to get approval from the various governmental entities along the rail corridor, he said. "I can tell you. if you oppose this, the village will be denied a grant and it will go to another municipality... to enhance recreational activities" elsewhere, Youngsma said before commissioners voted. Commissioner Linda Watson pointed out that several hundred private property owners who live along the rail corridor have signed petitions against the Rails to Trails project "I can't go along with this... This infringes on people's private property rights." Watson said, noting that she wouldn't want to live along or near a recreational trail cither. Village Manager Ev Manshum said Thomapple Township had rescinded its opposition to a similar project, which had been called the Sugar Bush Trail. "I think there is still a lot of unresolvc there." Bailey said. Commissioner Emmet Herrington, a proponent of Rails to Trails, said that income from recreation and tourism is a primary source of livelihood in the county and Barry has always prided itself on that fact. "I can't understand this dichotomy." he said. "I find it inconceivable that the county would stand in the way of the Village of Middleville's plans to enhance recreational activity for county residents," Youngsma said. "I don't think it's right to oppose support in this instance. The whole project could go down the drain." "I am for tourism... for progress." Bailey said, but he stressed that he believed the project would be an infringement on private property owners. "...Il's not a cut and dried real clean issue at this point." he said. In other business last week, lhe board: • Took official action by a 6-1 vote to Services held for retired Hastings dentist by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A Hastings dentist who had treated patients in the area since I960 died unex­ pectedly Dec. 27. Dr. Carl H. Peurach, 62, died in Georgia after suffering a heart attack. His son, local dentist Jim Peurach, said his father had a heart attack after stopping at a Georgia hotel on the way to the Florida re­ tirement home he built. Carl and wife Janet had been in Michigan to spend Christmas with their family. Peurach opened his Hastings dentist office in July 1960, shortly after arriving in the city. His wife said they had planned to open the dentist office in Ypsilanti, but discovered Hastings through a friend of the family. Janet Peurach said they visited Larry and Ruth Griffith, who were friends of her mother and lived in Hastings. The Griffiths helped convince Carl Peurach that another dentist was needed in the area, and the Hastings Professional Building would be lhe perfect spot. The dentist office opened July 18. 1960. The office was first located in the Hastings Professional Building at Jefferson and Center streets in downtown Hastings. It was at that location until the 1970s. when Peurach moved the practice to its current location at the Northland Professional Building on Broadway, said Jim Peurach. Carl retired in October, leaving the practice in the care of his son. "He really cared about his patients," said Jim. He said his father would always ask about his patients, even if he was not at lhe office. Jim's wife. Peg Peurach, said when he first started the practice he would offer free checkups to patients who did not have cavities. Peurach went to the University of Michigan Dental School, where one of his first patient - was the woman who is now his wife. She was also his last patient. They would have celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary Dec. 29. "Christmas night he was cleaning teeth." said Peg Peurach fondly, with tears in her eyes. The University of Michigan was a theme for lhe family. Not only did Carl and Janet attend, but so did sons Jim and Robert. Jim attended lhe demal school like his father, and has practiced with him since 1986. "He always hoped one of his sons would be a dentist." said Peg Peurach. Carl loved U-M football, and was an overall sports enthusiast. He enjoyed hunt­ ing. golfing, fishing, bowling and archery. "He has trophies all over his basement wall," said Jim Peurach. Some of lhe sporting awards he won include the Battle Creek Seniors Cham­ pionship; Grand Rapids Bowling Tournament Champions with the Hastings City Bank Team in 1988: and the Hastings County Club Championship, which he had lhe recognition of being the oldest member to win. "He was so thrilled," said Peg Peurach. adding he had won the tide 18 years earlier. Besides sports. Peurach loved his family. Peg Peurach said he spent the days before his death with his family for the Christmas "The 23rd he was hunting with his sons, lhe 24th we went to church together and that night we had Christmas with the family." she said. "He has five grandsons that think he is the most wonderful thing. He loved to take them sledding and golfing. He relished in those kids." His grandsons are Matthew. James. Stephen. Jonathan and Thomas. Carl Peurach was always on lhe go. his daughter-in-law said. "He was not a person to sit still. He always made things happen. "Everything was well planned. Nothing was done by accident. He was the leader of our pack." Janet Peurach said she will miss seeing her husband doing what he loved to do. "I'll miss him bouncing down the fairway," she said. "He lived his dreams. He really got to," said Peg Peurach. Carl Peurach was a member of the Barry County University of Michigan Club and was elected president in 1961. Other activities he participated in included: lhe Hastings County Club where he was a past president; Hastings Elks Lodge; Hastings American Legion Pp<i; former Hastings Kiwwps Club,member.; Barry County Conservation Club; U-M Alumni Association; Psi-Omcga Dental Fraternity: Rotonda Golf and Country Club of Cape Haze. Fla.; and member of the American. Michigan and West Michigan Dental Associations. Services were held Sunday at the Wren Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Arnett officiating. season. dissolve the Joint Economic Development Commission Board as of Dec. 31. 1995. Commissioner Robert Wenger voted against disbanding the JEDC. Commissioner Tim Burd was absent. Last month, the county eliminated funding for JEDC in 1996 and as a result, last week the City of Hastings voted to dissolve JEDC at the request of the JEDC governing board. Funding was previously received from both Hie city and county. The city now is pursuing its own JEDC. Bailey said at last Thursday's County Board meeting, that the county had expressed concern that outlying areas in the county weren't being serviced by JEDC’ and that the primary focus had been the city of Hastings. The county's goal, he said, is to have hire a consultant who could write grants and notify all entities in the county of all available grants, not just economic grants, from the state. "JEDC is really a different direction." Bailey said. Herrington asked how the county hoped to accomplish its new direction and Bailey said one of the ways could be through the proposed county-wide chamber of commerce. He also said individuals from throughout lhe county could be invited to give their input. Herrington said he wants the board to continue to think about the economic development opportunities in which Barry County can participate with neighboring counties. "I think it's important that everyone understands the county is 100 percent behind economic development." Commissioner Linda Watson said. "I think grant writing is one of the biggest parts of this whole program.. ." she said noting how successful Joseph Bleam of the Barry County Transit has been with grants. "There's a lot of dollars out there." Bailey said he thought the new direction would bring more grant dollars into the county and not jeopardize job training funds. Wenger, even through he wanted to keep JEDC intact, said, " 1 was on that (JEDC) board for six years and 1 was not very impressed with it." However, Wenger said. "I think over a period of time they have improved considerably. They have done some things for out county"... in Delton... and Middleville. Wenger said the JEDC tried to help Middleville and it wasn't JEDCs fault that it didn't materialize. "My whole dream was to ask other municipalities to come in. which was never done. "I think it's wrong that we abandon it (JEDC). We have people in that organization that do a lot of grant writing." Wenger said. With a consultant, Bailey said the county wouldn't have to have employees and pay fringe benefits, but Wenger wondered how the county would pay for that because nothing was placed in the budget to fund a consultant. • Approved the Village of Middleville's request, after a public bearing, to annex four parcels of property, two to the north and two See COUNTY, continued on page 5 Coyotes increasing, but aren’t imported by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The rumor that Barry County is becoming overrun with coyotes and that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is import­ ing them is not true. The number of coyotes has been increas­ ing in the county, but their department doesn't have anything to do with it. DNR of­ ficials say. "There arc more of them, but they didn't get any help from us." said Mike Bailey, dis­ trict wildlife specialist with the DNR office in Plainwell. Here in Michigan, the southwest lower pan of the state is about the only area that didn't have a large coyote presence, Bailey said. The coyotes emigrated both from lhe south and the north. They came into Michigan from northern Indiana, up through Berrien County and have spread in some numbers to Barry County, he said. Over time, since ihey could not cross Lake Michigan, the coyote population from Wisconsin and Iowa worked its way around the heavily urbanized areas of Chicago and Gary. Ind., to get here eventually, he ex­ plained. In northern Michigan, the coyotes were woods related, and didn't move south until the area increased its wooded areas. Stories that coyotes may attack domesti­ cated animals may be true. Bailey said. "They will do that. They will take small mammals, rodents, mice and they will take foxes and slightly larger animals. That's an­ other good reason to keep your pet under control.” he said. The coyote is a protected species in Michigan, but there are hunting and trapping seasons. Hunting is allowed from July 15 to April 15. with no bag limit. Trapping sea­ son is from Oct. 15 to March 1. again with no limit. Also, a landowner, or landowner's agent, may take a coyote by hunting or trapping if the animal is doing or is about to do dam­ age. Bailey said. The law was specifically designed for fanners to protect their livestock, he said. Foxes and coyotes directly compete for food, so with an increase of coyotes, lhere will be a decrease in foxes, he added. "The coyotes have been here since the Indians. This is a natural expansion for them." Nancy Goodin named new TK board member "Members of the board feel that we work together to represent the community with the best interest of the students in mind. ' -Nancy Goodin by Mandy Habri Staff Writer Page Elementary School PTO President Nancy Goodin has been chosen io serve on the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education, replacing Richard Roth, who moved out of the district. Goodin will serve until June 30. then will have the option of running for the position Goodin has been involved in activities of the distnct in some capacity for at least five years and has two children. Chase, a fifth-grade stu­ dent at Page Elementary, and Lana, a seventh-grader at TK Middle School. She has been a member of the Parent­ Teacher Organization for three years, one as secretary and two as president of Page She also has been involved w ith lhe school's "Odessy of the Mind" program, which she helped coordinate, for lhe past five years. Odessy of the Mind, she sa»d. is an interna­ tional organization for students that values creative thinking skills and teamwork. She has acted as facilitator for a competi­ tion held every year, in which students com­ pete in different areas, using creative thinking to solve problems. Her job as the facilitator. Goodin said, is to provide guidance but let lhe students make their own decisions about how things should be done. This year TK has 17 teams formed for this year's competition, which will involve around 100 students from grades one through 12. The program has 24 adult volunteers, three of whom are teachers and the rest arc volunteers and parents This, she said, shows the wide base of community effort that is put into lhe TK school system Goodin also sits on the School Improvement Curriculum Committee, is an associate or parent member of the resccntly formed CORE TEAM, a group working to plan the direction the district wants to take in the future This group is made up of parents, teachers and lhe administration and is headed by con­ sultant John Champlain Goodin also has been a member of the gifted and talented program for five years and has worked in some of the classrooms as a teacher's helper, showing the students how to make art projects For the past three yean she has taught weaving and pottery to fourth-graders each May for the Michigan Celebration At this time each year, fourth-graders learn evening before the interviews that she was chosen as one of the two finalists to interview before the board. A total of four people sent letters of intent. Some cf the main questions she was asked were about how involved she was with the district, what she felt lhe strengths of the district were, what possible problems she saw in the district’s future and what her hobbies are. She said she feels that one of the district's biggest strengths is people. ’ The district has so many outstanding teachers who give so much more of themselves than the job requires and pul students first." she said. She added that she has seen volunteers give hundreds of hours in time into planning and instruction. The problems facing lhe district in the future, she said, include uncertainties about funding from Lansing. "We need to set curriculum standards high and be award of what lhe K1SD (Kent In­ termediate School District) is doing since our kids will be competing with them in the future." she said. In talking with parents and staff, she said, she has also been hearing that a lot of people feel that in the past, when there was a dif­ ferent administration, they invested time in programs that were either dropped or voted against doing. Nancy Goodin about Michigan. She said she also helped plan a program last year for this time that involves fifth-grade students. She helped Page Prin­ cipal David Bukala, who came up with the idea. Besides helping in her children's classrooms, she also helps at West Elemen­ tary one day a week "As you get into the school system, you get to know the teachers and learn what the kids need." she said. This is also how she got involved m the Michigan Celebration projects, she said. Besides these involvements. Goodin also served on the interview team that helped find a new assistant superintendant for curriculum and instruction this summer She said being a member of the school board was not something she seriously thought about until just recently, when several people she respects encouraged her to try for the open position She added that though she has not necessari­ ly been planning for this, the activities she has been involved m may have led her in that direction. ’Because of how involved 1 have been, (with the school district) in order to remain in­ volved. this is the next step. " she said. Goodin sent her letter of interest to Board President Dan Parker and was notified the Dance fever... Fans attending the Maple Valley basketball game on Tuesday were so excited that they started dancing at halftime. Here, Brandon Hopkins. Devin Phenix, Nicholas Jones and Ryan Goris show off a few of their moves from high atop the gymnasium's bleachers The Lions won the game in overtime 74-66 Goodin said people need to get rid of those feelings of discontent from the past in order to grow and move ahead into the future. Now that there is a new administration, things are changing so there is no need to dwell on the past. Communication, she said, also needs atten­ tion. especially with a possible bond issue and the technological changes being made. "Il is important that the community and staff work together, " she said She added that it is the job of the board to provide the community and staff with the pro­ per information but it is also important that they make an effort to make themselves aware of lhe issues as well. “I feel the community will be concerned about providing quality learning for kids," she said She added that it is important that the com­ munity be shown the positive things that hap­ pen within the district so it knows that the students are getting the best education they can. Throughout her involvement in the district, she said, a lot of time has been spent trying to determine the needs of the district. Surveys went out to people in lhe community and have been analyzed. She added that consultant John Champlain has helped the district identify the needs of the students and district which is solving half of the problem "We are now on our way to solving lhe problems." she said. Goodin said she considers herself at this point to be part of a team “Members of the board feel that we work together to represent the community with lhe best interest of the students in mind.” she said. "I hope my background and experience in the schools will help me make a contribu­ tion to the overall goals of the board.” Goodin said that she regrets she will have to resign from her position as Page PTO President. "I don't feel I could do both." she said. Though she will resign from that position, she said she will continue to help lhe organiza­ tion and the other committees she has been in­ volved with up to this point. She also will continue to be a parent volunteer in the classroom and continue to be on the CORE TEAM because she feels it is the foundation for moving the district in lhe right direction. In her spare time she enjoys making wall quilts, cooking, baking, reading and walking. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4. 1996 Know Yom Schools? by Carl Ichoeisel, Superintendent Information about the Hastings Area School System Students in Hastings School System help needy over the holidays In keeping with the holiday spirit of giving, students and staff members of the Hastings Area School System have been involved in several projects that have helped area residents and needy families have a happy holiday season. At Hastings High School, FFA and Interact Club members conducted canned food drives for donation of the food to needy families through LOVE. Inc. while students active in the Business Professionals of America col­ lected mittens for less fortunate youngsters. The Student Council also made a charitable contribution by sponsoring a penny drive for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Of course, a very important part of helping the community’s residents enjoy the holiday season is the Christmas Parade, and the members of the Hastings High School and Middle School bands provided holiday music for parade watchers again this year as has been the tradition for many years Students and staff members at Hastings High School collected canned food for distribution to needy families in Barry County through LOVE. Inc cans of food were col­ lected at a “can dance” where students brought canned goods for admission to the dance, and the Student Council sponsored a canned food collection contest in other holiday activities. Middle School teacher Michael Abbatc's students “adopted" four families for Thanksgiving, several teachers and their students visited the elderly residents of Thomapple Manor, one group of students made cookies for distribution to area caregivers, students in teacher Cherly Zerbel’s classes pledged to do community ser­ vice for needy individuals, and the Middle School Student Council spent two nights Christmas caroling in Hastings The collection of canned goods is a project that also was big in the elementary schools this year. Students and staff members at all four elementary schools collected food for needy families, which was distributed through LOVE Inc , or at Plcasantview School, was put with food, paper products and toiletries donated by the schools Parent-Teacher Organization to make holiday baskets for needy families. Southeastern School students and staff members also worked together on collecting gifts for a needy family in the area, and Southeastern Student Council members distributed Christmas cards made by all Southeastern students to the residents of Tendercarc Nursing Home and Thomapple Manor. The staff collection of gifts at Southeastern School is done in a unique way. A Christmas Tree with decorations representing gifts to be purchased for the needy family is posted, and staff members then pick off an "ornament" and purchase the items listed on the decoration At Central School, the Student Council col­ lected food items and money for several "adopted" families. Not to be outdone by the students, the Central School staff members also collected money and food items, and prepared baskets for distribution to four needy families through Love. Inc. Northeastern School students and staff members also donated over 1.400 items to help area families in need, and Northeastern School students' holiday art work was displayed at Flexfab and Proline, the in­ dustrial pinners of Northeastern School. Holiday music is one of the nicest things about this time of the year and many of the school system’s students have been spending time sharing their musical talents with the -‘-hool district's residences by performing for several of the local agencies, clubs, and organizations. Often, the performance turned into a "sing-along” as residents joined the students in their favorite Christmas carols. These examples of the projects and ac­ tivities conducted in the schools illustrate the compassion and generosity that the students and staff members have for those less for­ tunate than themselves, and a sincere desire to make this a Happy Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas, and a most Happy New Year for all. Communication from...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH The case for capital gains tax cut One of lhe important parts of the Balanced Budget Act passed by Congress and vetoed by the President, and a major txonomic stimulus of the Contract w ith America, was our reduc­ tion in the capital gains tax rate, currently at 28 percent Opponents of this provision at­ tacked us for giving “tax breaks for the rich.” The capital gains tex is a prime example of a government scheme to raise more money , that has had serious unintended consequences. This 28 percent tex on gains in stocks, mutual funds, home and other investments is criticiz­ ed for being targeted at presumably wealthy persons who own such assets. The tax isn't supposed to impact the rest of us In reality, however, capital gains tax restrict the forma­ tion of capital, slow new business startups, impose heavy tax burdens on lhe middle class and tax purely paper gains attributable to inflation. Because of capital gains taxes much capital remains frozen in less attractive investments, and is unavailable for more productive uses such as business startups and new technologies. But. small business and en­ trepreneurial ventures need capital to grow Recent experience proves this Between 1982 and 1986 capital gains tax rates were only 20 percent During lhe same time period, new businesses startups grew 4.4 percent per year. Since 1987. the year capital gains were raised to 28 percent, new business startups have decreased to only 0.1 percent per year. This is important because new. smaller businesses provide nearly two thirds of all new yobs just as they have over the last three decades When these capital investments are restricted due to high capital gains texes, then the real victims are job seekers in particular. HastingsBaNNER and the economy in general. Since the current expansion of the economy began in April of 1991. employment growth has been only half of what it has been in other economic recoveries. The higher capital gains tex rate is part of the problem. Those who support high capital gains texes assume that the tex will only soak the rich. But. this neglects the fact that more than half of taxpayers reporting capital gains have ad­ justed gross incomes of under $50,000. In ad­ dition. many of those taxpayers who have had their adjusted gross income increased termporanly from the sale of a home or business Given the current finances of most Americans who have pensions invested in the markets or Individual Retirement Accounts, the fact is that most of us now pay capital gains taxes either directly or indirectly. Finally, it is believed by those who support high capital gams rales that the higher the rate the more revenue for the government However, due to the financial disincentives created by capital gains texes, this is not the case. Look at the figures The revenues generated by capital gains taxes in 1993 (at the 28 percent rate) was levs than any year bet­ ween 1982 and 1985 (at the lower. 20 percent rate). A reduction in the capital gams tax would unlock frozen assets and stimulate investment. Stimulated investment would mean more business startups, and. ultimately, more jobs. We would see greater productivity growth and greater employment growih. enhanced inter­ national competitiveness and an expansion in overall economic activity. How to withdraw from your mutual fund It's easy to find all kinds of advice about putting your money away: how to accumulate a retirement fund, what kinds of investments to buy. how much you should save. But deciding how to take money out of your investments can be just as important. Should you take it all in a lump sum. withdraw a fixed amount each year, or base withdrawals on the investment's value? The method you choose may depend on tex considerations, regulations pertaining to IRA withdrawals, your age and your income needs. With mutual funds, you'll also want to con­ sider ;hc fund's investment objective. Dif­ ferent types of funds lend themselves to dif­ ferent methods of withdrawal. Following are four <vays to take withdrawals from mutual funds, along with an example illustrating how each option affects the amount withdrawn and the ending account balance. Taking dividends in cash typically means you get a check every three months. These checks will vary as the dividends go up and down. Growth-and-income funds, balanced funds and income funds are best-suited for cash dividend payments. Growth funds, on lhe other hand, typically pay small dividends and therefore are generally not best for this method of withdrawal. In our example, a $100,000 investment in a middle-of-the-road growth-and-income fund yielded $362,233 in dividends over a 20-year period. Only the dividends were withdrawn; the original prin­ cipal was left to compound, resulting in an en­ ding value of more than S' 00.000. Fixed withdrawals are ideal for investors who need regular monthly checks. In our ex­ ample. the investor received $503 every month for 20 years, regardless of the mutual fund's dividends and capital gains. After 20 years, the investor had received $120.00; the remaining dividends and capital gains were reinvested, resulting in an ending value of $1.3 million. Self-adjusting withdrawals pay out a fixed FINANCIAL fumahedby Mark D. ChrittenMn oi Edward D. Jones & percentage of the fund's value. At the enu of each year, the fund's value is calculated, and the following year’s withdrawals arc based on that value. Obviously , withdrawals will fluc­ tuate with this method. If the fund increases in value, so do monthly checks the following year, and vice versa. In our example, the in­ vestor received 6 percent of the fund's prior­ year value each year. This method provided about three limes more income than the fixed plan, resulting in an ending value that was about half as much Neither fixed nor self-adjusting withdrawals are suitable for aggressive growth funds. Self-liquidation plans are designed to ex­ haust your principal over a specific period of time. These plans are set up to provide max­ imum income. In our example, the income from this method is about double that of the self-adjusting method and almost seven limes as much as the fixed withdrawal plan Sclfliquidation plans can be effective for the man­ datory liquidation of an IRA. Most investors spend a lot of time determin­ ing the best ways to build wealth. How to tap into that wealth when you need it is also an important decision. Before you begin withdrawals, review your funds and their ob­ jectives. and haxc your investment represen­ tative prepare hypothetical illustrations based on historical performance. As you can see. LETTERS/rom our readers: History may judge us harshly To The Editor: Christmas has come and gone, and 1995 has passed into the pages of history. Once we become a pan of those pages, someone in the future will read them, and hopefully will nor judge us to harshly. There are a lot of problems in our society, and all of us have to share lhe blame. If we as a people don’t sun to change the future now, there will be no history left, and no one left to read it. We need change and we need it now. honest, fair, and with common sense. The politicans in Washington and right down to the btxtom rung have forgotten where they came from. the government says they have to cut so we can balance lhe budget. Maybe they should sun in their own house first. Medicare they want to cut billions, but what about the $32 billion just in fraud? Not one politican has come forward with a "clean our own house" campaign. What about lhe half trillion dollars in pork barrel projects and waste? Barry County and the city has been on the receiving end of some of this pork, and every city across the land. So who’s fooling who? The justice system is out of control, just look al lhe past year. Money does buy justice. ,usl ask OJ and Mr. Jackson. We have all these experts telling us what's right, wrong and how we sould act. and in reality has it got­ ten any better ’ Mom and Dad now both work to make the same that Dad made in the 80s. meanwhile the kids are alone at home The experts keep asking what's wrong with our children. We don't need experts to know what's wrong with our children, its the adults Children need role models and parents to look up to. If you want no alcohol, drugs and violence in our children's lives, then set an example and stop doing lhe things you don't want your kids to do The new year gives everyone the chance to do something good Maybe this paper could have a weekly column where people could thank someone for a "Random Act of Kind­ ness." and maybe give credit to those who do good instead of from page for those who do bud. 1 have hope for our young, but it is going to be the adults who will have to change their ways or accept the blame, experts included I believe it’s going to be a good year, and I wish everyone well. Larry (Bonner) Lippen Hastings the choice you make can make a big dif­ ference in the amount of income you receive as well as the principal that's left - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from “ the prevlous week. Close AT&T 677« + 2*/a Ameritech 59'/t + 1'/a Anheuser-Busch 68 +1 Chrysler 55’/+ */• CMS Energy 30’/. + »/• Coca Cola 74’h + '/s Dow Chemical 71 + 'h Exxon 80'/. -’/a Family Dollar 13 —1'fe Ford 297s —'h General Motors 52’fa TCF Financial 3271 Hastings Mfg. 21 IBM 90’/. —’/» JCPenney 48’h ♦ 3»/a Johnson & Johnson 647—2*/a Kmart 7'h +1 Kellogg Company 787. + 1’/« McDonald’s 457. + Va Sears 40'/; + 1*fa Southeast Mich. Gas 18’/» -V. Spartan Motors 10'/j -<h Upjohn 38’/? -’It Gold 391.25 + 3.20 Silver 5.40 + .21 Dow Jones 5177.45 Volume 367,000,000 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Toonela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20615, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carton, Woodtand, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (an of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. How do you cope with winter1 04756774 With the holidays over. Michiganders now face a long smack of wiiacr abea Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 you have any tricks that help you during the cold and sww aeaaon’How do yoe Pubteshed Dy Hastings Banner. Inc. A Drvtsron of J-Ad Graptuca Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastng*. Ml 49056-0602 («18) 945 9554 John Jacoba Ptaatdenf Joyce Ryan TreawfM Fradanc Jacoba Vice Praeident Slapban J ecobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Edtor) Elaine Gibed jAssatant Editor) Karon Mauch BarDa-a Gall Jean Gallup Cindy S. AR h Sharon M«er James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciawhad ad* accepted Monday through Fr<Xay 8 a m to 530 pm . Saturday 8 X a m Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Dan Buer ge Subscription Rates: $15 per year in Barry County $17 per year n adjoining counties $20 00 per year eisewr._?e POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O Boa B Hastings Ml 49056 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) "We go out and build a snow Pope He has a garland of leaves on his head and is sitting down, reading a book.” “1 help her (Wilcox) build the snow Pope. Yesterday two kids knock­ ed his head off. so we had to go out and fix him. We giggled and giggled." ”1 hang out with my friends, but I still freeze. If I'tn inside, I do sketches." “1 just try to stay warm. I work oo vehicles in the cold and get frostbit. For fun. I ice fish." "We go to Florida. We'U be going down later this year.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 4, 1996 — Page 5 Party time is over, now comes time to keep fitness resolutions The New Year is here, and that means many people who have made resolutions now have to figure out a way to keep them. Most of the resolutions deal with losing weight. "After the holidays, we get a k?' of people who are feeling guilty about their eating habits, so they sign up at the gym as a part of their New Year's resolution." said Abel Lopez, co-manager of Olympic Gym in Yuma. Ariz.. "We usually get two sets of crowds. The first crowd comes in before the holidays, and the second starts after the new yew.’ "The first year of the year, we ll be swamped." said Chris Hoshiyama. manager of Bally's Total Fitness in Phoenix. People have those New Year’s resolution It stays this way for two. three months." Managers of fitness centers around Arizona said lhe increase in their memberships after the start of the new year lasts about two months. They say time commitment seems io be the biggest problem when it comes to exercising. "They should understand that it took time to put on the weight, and it will take time to get it off." Lopez said. "Some people expect to lose 20 pounds in a week, but they can’t do that.'* Hoshiyama said. "But if they have a realistic goals, we ll help them out with that.’’ Fitness experts said there are several things people can do to stick to their New Year's resolution: _ Set realistic goals. _ Concentrate on making exercise a habit and not on losing weight. _ Exercise with a friend. _ Set a goal to be happy. "The bottom line is that most people think that losing weight will make them happy, but if they arc not happy with themselves then trying to lose weight won’t help," said Judy Haynes, wellness director at Western Wellness Associates’ Fitness Gym in Yuma. Get out the scale: Time to make that resolution again It's that time of year. Gym membership rolls triple, weight­ loss clinics are crowded and everyone is swearing off gravy and butter. "I’ve done that so many times, told myself at the beginning of the new year I was going to lose 10 or 20 pounds.” COUNTY...continued from page 3 to the east of the village edge. There was no public comment on the annexations, except from Middleville officials. • Approved a budget amendment that reflects a larger 1995 fund balance than commissioners projected earlier this year, primarily due to budget cuts and increased fines and fees from District Court. The projected fund balance for 1995 is now $429,197. "That is where we anticipate coming in and that is hopefully a conservative figure We don’t have all the accruals." said Commissioner Rod Goebel, finance chairman. He said "Mr. (Michael) Brown (county administrator) and Mr. (James) Bailey (board chairman) worked very hard. We all worked very hard A lot of credit has to go to Mr. Brown, who persisted and kept eight people with different priorities herded in lhe same direction. I'm happy dial we are going io cover our liabilities and lhe fringe benefit Fund. We are approaching 10 percent of our budget as a balance. 1 would say we have an opportunity now to build on it — build toward some goal." Goebel said it was a challenge io reverse the trend of past years when fund balances dwindled every year. • Heard Commissioner Sandy Jama report that county employees and conumsskners chipped tn nearly $600 to provide food for Christmas for needy county families. Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNER CLASSIFIED! Dorothy Guinn of Birmingham said. "And then I’d start and not do it." Losing weight and getting in better physical shape is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, surveys have shown, but most of those good intentions go by the wayside by June. "Our total memberships will probably triple for the month of January." said Manny Butera, assistant manager at Gold's Gym in Vestavia Hills. But on the flip side. SponPlex general ma* agcr Jeff Gamel. in Birmingham, said it's typical to lose about 50 percent of those new members in six months. The gym owners say many customers focus too much on losing weight, and not enough on other benefits of regular exercise, such as lower blood pressure, decreased cholesterol, improved body image and better canbovascular endurance CORRECTION: A story in lhe Dec. 28 edition of lhe Banner concerning the Hastings City Council's views on the county animal shelter was incorrect. It should have read that the council discussed lhe possibility of helping the county develop access roads to the she. ter. "If a new year’s resolution is going to spur a person for this to happen, and hopefully they’ll go to someone who will educate them on the dangers of the yo-yo (weight gain and loss).... then in that case, it's good." said Jay Miller, general manager of One-io-Onc Personal Fitness. "The weight-only approach is really a short-term result and has a lot of consequences down the road," he said. Studies show only about 20 percent of Americans exercise on a regular basis, said Chris Spencer of SporisFirst Health and Racquet in Montgomery. It’s a good idea to set specific goals for a fitness program, experts said. "Most people have the same goals. They want to lose weight and lose fat.” said George Shine, morning manager at Gold's Gym in Montgomery. Ms. Guinn is one of lhe success stories. She finally lost about 30 pounds last year through a program at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, where she works. "The only way it’s going to work is get something to click inside your head.” Ms. Guinn said. For her. it took slides of what fat and cholesterol look like blocking the arteries. "That was it." she said. MOWTGAGS FORECLOSURE SAL£ TROTT AND TtOTT iS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ■ MORTGAGE SALE-Dofoult ho* been mode in the condition* of o mortgage mode by Carl R. Cronmore and Laurie A. Cronmore. husband and wife to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, doted December 14. 1990 and recorded on December 14. 1990 in Liber 509. on page 483. Barry County Record* Michigan, and oisigned by mesne alignment to UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS by on assignment dated February 28. 1995. and recorded on March 8. 1995. in Liber 626. on page 154. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dole hereof the sum of FORTY-FIVE THOU SAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE AND 36 CENTS ($45,923.36), including interest at 10.500% ; < I J ; . J ; • ! J • • ! ; • ! ; • J ’ ; • : • • notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 2:00 p.m. o'clock on February 15. 1996. Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, Marry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence East 12 rods. thence South 14 rods, thence West 12 rods, thence North 14 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with the 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale. Dated: January 4. 1996 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810)642-4202 Trott end Trott. P.C. Attorney* and Counselor* 30300 Telegraph Road Suite 201 Bingham Farms Michigan 48025 Hie P95124888 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IN DfANAPOLIS (2/1) 1 This giant created out of snow stands in the front yard of Bernice Clum of Second Avenue. Lake Odessa It was put together New-Year's Eve Day by her son, grandchildren and their friends with the help of several ladders and boards on which they rolled the completed snowbells in place. With a com cob pipe and three carrot nose, a velvet top hat finishes off this happy snowman. Looking things over is grandson Jonathan Ketchum. ■ RETIRING?! I PUBLIC NOTICE Don I lei Lives Like a bile out of vttttrj retirement plan distribution By rolling it over into an IRA, you may delay pay­ ing taxes on your distribution. Call or stop by today • Village of Middleville • Since 1984 our Stretchercise program has safely been taught by qualified, certified instructors. All classes include cardiovascular fitness • muscle toning • stretching for flexibility Classes Begin Tuesday, January 2, 1996 for the details. Member SIPC Mark D. Christensen 228 North Church Hastings, MI 49058 616-945-3553 Edwardjones Serving Individual Investor* Since 1871 LEGAL NOTICES Sunshine and snow makes BIG snowmen HASTINGS AMA - M-A-Hama MORNING CLASSES: Mon. & Wed. 8:30-9.30 EVENING CLASSES: Tues. & Thurs. 5:456:45 HigtVLow • Aerobic Interval • Power Walking • Floor Work Lee Merriman - 945-5586 Advertise... in The Hastings banner COH...945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Middle­ ville will hold regular council meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month commencing January 9, 1996. All such meetings will be held at the Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan. Proposed and approved minutes oi all regular and special meetings of the Village Council will be available for public Inspec­ tion during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville. Michigan. This notice is given in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act of 1976. Village Hall phone number is (616) 795­ 3385. Dated: January 2, 1996 G Manehum Village Manager 006) 5431959615773220 VACATION OF A PORTION RAILROAD STREET Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing In the City Hall. Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, January 8, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear objections or comments on the vacation of a portion of Railroad Street as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services, upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the city of Hastings, 102 S. Broad­ way, or call TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will no: be published • All letters are subject to editing tor style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a conpelling public interest, which will be detei mined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced Exhibit A �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 4. 1996 Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that wili be printed is the writer's name and community of residence We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • All letters are subject io editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. WoAdJufi at the Church of rour Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McC.' . Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father (iale Johnson Vicar Phone 623 2050 (Delton) after 6 pm •eekdavv of all day weekend* Sunday Morning Mass 10 00 a m - 1928 Book of Common Prayer ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson FMfeb Charles Fisher. Pastor T—Mass 4:30 p.m . Suadav Master UBtm and 11:15 a m ; Ceafcauau Saturday pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trcmbndfe (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 an. Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P.O Bos 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pvaior Church office phone 948-2549 Tuaday worship 9:00 a m and 10 45 am Sunday Childrens church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH. fformerh the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd 1 mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 am . Bible classes for all ages. 1040 a m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m. Youth Meeting with "Youth W«h a Message' 945-9224. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study for all Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study — Sharing Your Faith PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a m ; Sunday kvetung Prayer Time 6"00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. A want Program (3 years old through 6th grade) Wednesdays. 6:30-1 p.m Teen Center. 7th-l2th grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m. BARRY CO. CHUtftH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938. Bible Survey « videos in the home. Free Bible Correapondence Course^ ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3lsi Ave , Wayland Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd ) S»«wtay Mass 9 30 a.m.. Commu­ nion Services. Mon.. Wed . Fri. at 9 00 a m. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m . Sunday Morning Worship II a.m.. Sunday f-vemng Service bpm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details Homemade peanut brittle now available HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 south al M-79. Lawrence Hubley. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a.m . Sunday School. 10 45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship; 6 00 pm Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 pm Nursery for all service* Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m Wednesday WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Rond Pastor Ben Her nng. 9:30 a m Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 600 p m al the church Bring sack lunch HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road. HiOugi. Mkh. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastd Sunday School 9:30 a_m . daaaes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. arc Rainbows or J J. Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Qua (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Qta (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age Urmu FREEPORT CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST. Vernon L Macy, m tenm pastor. (616) 948-4276 Sun di* services Sunday School v 45 a m . Morning Worship II a.m . Prayer Service Thursday. 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10:00 am ; War ship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service at b 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7« p.m INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address —> 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. MI 49058) meeting al Thomas Jefferson Hal), corner of Green and Jefferson Mmaler. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9:30 a_m . Bible School; 10:30 am. Morning Worship, 6 00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Faber. Pastor A misaioo of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour . 1100 a m Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even-, tng Service; Wednesday 7 00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery children's ministry, youth group, •dull *mall group ministry, leader ship training NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings snd Laks Odessa WBtH FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEX FAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastirgs BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions” — 118 S Jefferson — 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller Pastor Sally C Keller. D.C.E. Becky Oesler. Pro­ gram Yiaith Director. Thursday. Jen 4 — 9:30 a.m. Circle 82 in Church Lounge. 3 00 pm Cadettc Choir. 7-00 p.m. Confirmation Class. Parent/Youth Orientation in Dining Room Sundav. Jin 7 9 30andllO0am Monuty Wor­ ship (9 30 Service is hmadcast over W’BCH AM FM) Nuncry is pro­ vided for both services 9:50 a m Church School for all ages. 10:30 am •'Coffee Hour ' in the Dining Room. 11:20 a.m Children's Church. 5 00 pm Middle High Youth Fellowship. 6 00 p m ConfirmatMXi Class. 6:00 p m In­ tercessory Prayer Class. 100 p m. Senior High Youth Fellowship Monday. Jan 8 - 7:30 p m. Seswon meets Tuesday. Jan 9—7 00 p rn Deacons - Dining Room. 7 30 p tn Circle 89 Lounge Wedne* day. Jan 10 - 7:00 Choir Rehear sal Thursday. Jan 11 — 3 00 p m Girl* Cadette Choir GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sundav. Jan 7 ■ 8:00 and 10:45 a m. Holy Communion; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). 3 00 Kosnoma I; 5:00 Youth Choir. 6:00 Youth Group Thursday. Jan 4 — 6:30Children's Choir; 7:00 Adventurers. 1:00 AA. Saturday. Jan 6 — 10:00 Catech 3; 1:30 Inquirers. 8:00 NA. Mon­ day. J» 8 - 7:00 Women of Faith. Tuesday. Jan. 9 — 7.00 Steph Supp/Supv Wednesday. Jan 10 - 1000 Wordwatchers; 7 00 Koukmim 3. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGUCAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101 St Andrew's is a pan of thi Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS EREE METHODIST CHURCH, Comer Suit Rd . and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. AtMKiate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 10 a m Sunday School; II a m Mor nmg Worship. 6pm Evening ac­ tivities Wednesday — 7 p.m — share group* in vanou* home* Contact church office for mfo on these Prayer and Bible Mudy at lhe church HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pa*ior Margaret HoUenbeck. Director of Christian EducaiKm Craig Stapefl. Musk Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator lo all IVxw Broadcast worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m . Worship 11 00 a m — with child care for infant* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church far age* 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fami­ ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 pm. Adult Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.. First Wednesday of month i* Game Night for ail ages THURSDAY Children's Choir 4 00 p.m.. Youth Handbell* 4 30 p m . Adult Hand bell Choir 6:30 p.m.. Chancel Choir 7.30 p.m 7 and II p.m. Saturday. Jan 6 — Epiphany Breakfast with guest speaker. Peg Ainslic 9 30 a.m . Sunday. Jan. 7 — Swiss Steak Dinner following worship service WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N Broadway. Hartings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Dailnne pKkard. 945-5974 Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m and 11 00 a m . Sunday School. 9:45 a m 4-H meets Mondays. 6 30 p m to 8:00 pm Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewi* at 945-5365 FIRST BAPTLST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shorkey . Senior Pastor James R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sundav Services Sunday School 9 45 a m . Clasaes f<r all ages. 11 00 a.m Morning Worship Server. Jr Church up to 4th Grade. 600. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Club*. 7 00 p.m . Teens in Houseman Hall. 7 00 p.m . Adult* Prayer meeting. 8 IS p.m.. Aduh Choir practice Man'll erite L Bassett________ | NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA - Margu­ erite L. Bassett 85, of New Port Richey, Florida and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday December 20. 1995 in New Port Richey. Florida. Mrs. basset! was born on July 10, 1910, lhe daughter of Edward and Sarah Monica. She was married to Dale Bassett on August 1. 1931. Together they owned Dales Bake Shop in Hastings before retiring to Florida. She was a member of Hastings Business and Professional Women Association and First Presbyterian Church of Hastings and Presbyte rian Church in New Port Richey, Florida. Mrs. Bassett is survived by husband. Dale of 64 years; sister, Lucile Westover of Kalama­ zoo; daughters, Marcia Ingram of Hastings, Mrs. Janice (Ken) Horton of Three Rivers; Granddaughter, Deborah (Gary) Snyder; grandsons, Eric (Karrie) Ingram of Hastings, Bradley (Toby) Ingram of Wasilla, Alaska, Todd and Chad Cardy of Raiiegh, North Carolina; seven great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held in Florida on Sunday January 14,1995 and also in Hastings at a later date. Donald W. Goucher HASTINGS - Donald W. Goucher. 82, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday Decern’.®31. 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hartings. He was born on October 9,1913 in Hastings, the son of Clarence &. Blanche (Vrooman) Goucher. He was raised in Lhe Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1932 from Hastings High School. He was married to Frances E. McLain on December 25, 1937. Mr. Goucher was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years, retiring in 1978. He was a Charter & Life Member of Hast­ ings BP.Oi. Lodge 81965, Past Exalter Ruler and Long-Time Lodge Chaplain, Past District B .P.O.E. Chaplain, Life Member Hastings F. & AM 852, Member Hastings Furst Presbyterian Church and Long-Time Choir Member, Former Member of the Hastings City Band and lhe Former Hastings Civic Players. During the 193O*s and 1940’s, he was an active Musician, playing drums and singing the former Loren Francisco Band and the former Paul Nielson Dixieland Band, traveling extensively through­ out Michigan and other states. Surviving are his wife, Frances; daughter and husband, Donna Lee and Jim Brown of Hastings. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday January 3, 1996 at lhe Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Thomapple Foundation or Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |Ada A. Chase (Brownell) i NASHVILLE - Ada B. Chase (Brownell), 86, of Nashville, passed away on Friday December 29, 1995 at Evergreen Manor in Springfield. She was bom on September 4,1909 in Stur­ gis, the daughter of Louis Jay Brownell and Melva Hannah (Crowell) Brownell. She was a graduate of Lansing Public Schools. She came from Lansing to Battle Creek (1931-1979), moved to Nashville in 1979. She worked 35 years as a Machine Operator at H.B. Sherman Manufacturing, retired 1974. Mrs. Chase was a former member of the Eastern Star (Battle Creek), formerly attended Family Altar Chapel. She enjoyed fishing, cooking especially fruit cakes al Chrisanas, crocheting, traveling with husband across USA attending AFL-CIO meetings. She enjoyed reading romantic novels. She married Samuel D. Boucher on Augst 20, 1930 (ended in divorce in 1943). She then married Howard F. Chase in Battle Creek. He preceded her in death in April 1957. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Carl Boucher (1/10/92), John “Bud" Boucher (100/58), Theodore E. Boucher, daughter, Nellie Rogers (1965); brothers, Verse) Brcvznell and Pearson Brownell. Surviving are two sons, Timothy R. Bouch­ er, Sr. of Nashville and Clarence E. Boucher of Augusta; 15 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday January 13. 1996 at 11:00am at Memorial Service Nashville Baptist Church with Pastor Lester L DeGroot of the Nashville Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Diseases & Related Disease Asso­ ciation, 3207 Stadium Dr., Suite 2, Kalamazoo, Ml 49008. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hobble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 RonaldJ. Martin HAS I INGS - Ronald J. Manin 66, of Hast­ ing, passed away on Wedneiday December 27, 1995 at his residence. He was bom on March 20,1929 in Hastings, the son of John and Leia (Doxey) Martin. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Welcome Comers School and graduated from Hastings High School. Mr. Manin served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, and was stationed in Arlington Virginia. He was married lo Helen M. Regan on March 31,1951 and returned lo Hastings in 1952 following his military discharge. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 32 yean, retiring in 1984. Other employment included Technical Systems. Inc. in Kentwood for ten yean. He was a member of St. Rose Lima Catholic Church and a member and past commander of Hastings American Legion Post 145. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen on July 4, 1994, infant son, Paul Manin in 1963; his parents, and a niece, Patricia Shaneck in 1977. Surviving are his daughter A husband. Mary * Ray Rose of Hastings; daughter & husband. Lee Ann ft Steve Hunter at Fairview, Tenoesee; daughter ft husband Lori ft David J ackson of Hastings; son ft wife, Ronald E. ft Ann Martin of Hastings; eight grandchildren, Paul Rose, Karyn Rose. Melissa Rose, Stacey Martin. Joseph Martin, Michael Kensington. David Jackson. Lynetta Hunter, five great grandchildren, three brothers. Raymond Martin of Jenison; Richard Manin of East Lansing; Russell Manin of Sparks. Nevada, fair sisters, Shirley Metzger of Hastings; Marian Slusher of Kalamazoo; Sally Nichols of Lima, Ohio; and Mabel Harvey of Kalamazoo. Mass of Christian Services were held on Saturday December 30. 1995 al Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was at the Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St Rose Church Faith ft Future Campaign or lhe charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Abe Buaema LAKE ODESSA - Abe Bussema. 80, of Lake Odessa, passed iwty on Tuesday January 2, 1996 at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1915 in Byron Center, lhe son of John and Ellen (Meyer) Bussema. He attended Byron Center schoola and as a young man waked as a farmhand and in gas stations. He also worked at American Box Board. Lacks and 30 years at the Grand Rapids Gypsum Company. Mr. Bussema was married to Bernice May Amberg on Feburary 28, 1938. She preceded him in death tn 1978. He married Leona Caylor in June of 1980 in Lake Odessa. Surviving are his wife, Leona; one son, David (Judy) Bussema of Middleville; Five daughters, Ruth Ann (Jim) Tanis of Allendale, Carol (Tom) Bendokaitis of Grand Rapids, Rosemary (Lany) Thelen of Dewitt, Nancy (Alien) Rausch of Lander, Wyoming. Sally Jo Bussema of Iron Mountain; one step daughter, Mary Fry of Lake Odessa; two step sons, John Curtis of Lake Odessa, Bradley Curtis of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; eleven g/andchiidren; thirteen step grandchildren; one brother, Carl Bussema of Lowell; two sisters, Marie VanKippcn of Grand Rapids, Elgena Bussemj of California; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Saturday January 6, 1996 r. 1pm. at the Koops Funeral Chapel iu Lake Odessa with Chaplain Kathryn Baughman officiating. Interment will be in South Blendon Cemet­ ery in Hudsonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia Area Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Julia Mae "Judy* Barton \ HASTINGS - Julia Mae “Judy” Barton, 63. of Hastings, passed away on Monday January 1, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on June 9, 1932 in Hastings, the daughter of William 8l Dolly (Kester) Curtis. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools. She was married to Merle G. Barton on May 16,1959. They lived in Florida for nearly twen­ ty yean, returning to Hastings in 1978. Mrs. Barton was employed as a nurses rid in nursing homes and a clerk at the K-Mart Store in Hastings. She was a member of Women of the Moose. She was preceded in death by brothers, Donald, Delbert, Earl & Franklin Curtis; sisters, Dorothy McCarthy. Bessie Curtis & Margaret Moore. Surviving are her husband, Merle; two daughters & husbands, Sharon and Doug Wcink of Hastings, Shirley and Chuck Moore of North Carolina; son & wife, Vernard and Sue McClelland of Hastings; eight grandchil­ dren; three great grandchildren; six sisters, Violet Lancaster of Hastings, Virginia VanKuiken of Hastings, Betty Root of East Jordan, Wilda Todd of Hastings, Joyce Curtis of Hastings, Peggy Schroeder of Hastings; four brothers, William Curtis of Nashville, Orville Curtis of Battle Creek. Morris Curtis of Hast­ ings. Henry Curtis of Clarksville; many nieces, nephews and great nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday January 4, 1995 at 10.00am at lhe Wren Funeral Home tn Hastings Funeral Services will be held on Thursday January 4.1996 at ll:00atn at the Wren Funer­ al Home with the Reverend Steven Reid officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Dr. Cart H. Peurach DD.S., 62, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday December 27,1995 at Henry Medical Center in Stockbridge, Georgia. He was born on August 31,1933 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Henry Carl & Elizabeth (Denner) Gerkensmeyer. He was raised in the Detroit area and attended schools lhere graduating in 1951 from Inkster/Roosevelt High School. He went on to attend the University of Michigan, graduatirg University of Michigan Dental School in 1957. Dr. Peurach served from September 15, 1956 to June 14, 1960 in the United Stites Army, stationed in Fort Riley as a deitist following graduation with rank of capain. Following his military discharge in 1960 he moved to establishing his iental practice, retiring on October 18, 1993. Dr. Peurach was a avid outdoorsran and sportsman, enjoyed golfing, hunting fishing, bowling and archery. He received many awards for his sportsmanship inch ding; two Hastings Country Club golf char pionships, being the oldest member to be dub champion in 1993; two Holes-In-One; mer.ber of the 1988 Hastings City Bank bowlinj team that won the Greater Grand Rapids Bo*1 ding * * 4 Tour­ nament; numerous honors for us archay skills. His memberships included; Hastings Coun­ try Oub and Past Qub President, Hastings Elks Lodge, Hastings American Legion Post, Former member Hastings Kiwanis Club, Member Barry County Conservation Club, Member University of Michigan Alumni Asso­ ciation, PSI-Omega Dental Fraternty, da Golf & Country Club of Cape Haze, Florida,' member of the American, Michigan, and West Michigan Dental Associations. He was married to Janet B. Streicher on December 29, 1956. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Gerkensmeyer; step-father, Sam Petffiach; and brother. Jack Peurach. ” ■” Surviving are his wife, Janet; two sons and wives, James & Peg Peurach of Hastings, Robert & Joanne Peurach of Novi; five grand­ sons, Matthew, James, Stephen, Jonathan A Thomas Peurach; mother, Elizabeth Peurach of* Loveland, Colorado; sister, Marion Hewson of Loveland, Colorado. Memorial Services were held on Sunday* December 31,1995 at the Wren Funeral Home' with the Reverend Jeff Arnett officiating. ’ Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to' American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral * Home of Hastings. |Reverend D. Silvemail | KOKOMO, INDIANA - Reverend D. Silvemail, 78, of Kokomo, Indiana and former­ ly of Hastings, passed away on Sunday Decem­ ber 31, 1995 at Howard Community Hospital. He was bom October 23,1917inMariet,the . son of Albert and Jennie Silvemail. He married Palma Guzzo on August 23, 1940. She preceded him in death on February 4, 1994. He married Reba Peterson on July 9, 1994 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Kokomo, Indiana. , Reverend Silvemail attended Olivet Nazarene College in Kankakee, Illinois. He was Pastor cf the Nazarene Church in Hastings from 1940 until 1942 and from 1949 until 1957. He also served churches in Battle Creek and Alpena as well as St. Croix Falls and Menomonie, Wisconsin. From 1963 until his retirement, he was employed as a Tool & Die Maker ct Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo, Indiana where he moved in 1964. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Kokomo, Indiana and had served ss an Elder for many years. He was also preceded in death by one step­ son; one brother; one sister. Surviving are his wife, Reba; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David Lee Silvemail of Port­ land, Maine and Paul Dwain & Elaine Silvernail of Evansville, Indiana; one daughter and son-in-law, Palma Elaine & Roger Robinson of Kokomo, Indiana; four stepsons and five stepdaughters-in-law, Annos C. and Margaret Pc terson of Los Angeles, California. Frederick H. and Jane Peterson of Mulberry, Indiana, David H. and Janie Peterson of Frankfort, Indiana, and Samuel W. and Judy Peterson of McDonald, Pennsylvania, and Bertha Rolf of Kankakee, Illinois; two stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law, Doris E. and Willard Eldridge of Forest, Indiana, Ruth Ann and Jerry Roa cf Peru, Indiana; five grandchildren; nineteen step-grandchildren; one great granddaughter; seven step-great grandchildren. Fnends may call at Fenn & Shirley Mortu­ ary. Colomal Chapel, 1315 W. Lincoln Rd., Kokomo, Indiana one hour before the service on Thursday January 4, 1996. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday January 4,1996 at 11:00am at the First Church of the Nazarene in Kokomo, Indiana with Reverend Garey A. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Garoens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 4, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter Goodard-Doughty united in marriage Leathermans to mark golden anniversary John Z and Norabclle Leatherman of Battle Creek will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary with an open house on Sunday. Jan 1 *. from 2 to 6 p.m. at Falcon Hall. 1995 En­ sign. Bank Creek. The open house is being hosted by the cou­ ple's five children: Marilyn Fahmi and hus­ band Barry of Charlotte. Janet Champlin of Bank Creek; Linda McNeal and husband Pat of Greenvilk. Ind.; Keith Leatherman of Atlanta. Ga.; and David Leatherman of Battle Creek. They also have nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. John Leatherman and Norabclle Root were married Jan. 14,1946. They met while John was stationed at Kellogg Air Base after return­ ing from European action as a paratrooper in World War 11. John retired from Eaton Corp.. Jan 1. 1983 after being employed there 36 yean. John enjoys gardening, woodworking, and fishing. Nora worked at Kellogg's eight years, before being married. Nora was also employed at Gull Lake Schools for eight years during the 1970’s. Nora likes crafts, knitting, embroidery , and planting flowers. John and Nora are active members of Lakeside Baptist Church and belong to the Sunshine Group. They both love to travel and dine out at different restaurants, as well as be­ ing with family. Friends arc cordially invited io attend the open house The couple request no gifts. Hutchinses to mark 25th anniversary On Jan. 8. 1996 Barney and Sally (Van Sycle) Hutchins will have enjoyed each other’s company for 9.125 days as husband and wife They were married on Jan. 8. 1971 at the United Methodist Church of Hastings. Sally is the daughter of Ernest and Mildred Van Syckle of Dow ling, and Barney is the son of Delwin (Barney) and L. LaMonte Hutchins of Hastings. They have one sone. Seth. 18 years old. They are planning a quiet evening out. No open house is planned, but cards and well wishes are welcome according to Seth. Who Can Solve This Problem? Victor Franklin Goodard and Kimberly Marie Doughty were united in marriage on Nov. 25. 1995, with Pastor Ben Jansen of­ ficiating the 3 p.m. ceremony at the Barry County Expo Center. Parents of the couple are Mr and Mrs Harry McSauby of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Delores Goodard and the late Victor Goodard Sr. of Hastings. Maid of honor was Roxanne McSauby. the brides sister, and the bridesmaids were Mary Brower, friend of the bride, and Tammy Adamy. niece of the groom. The best nan was Jim Peacock, friend of the groom. and the groomsmen were Butch Devault and Bob DeVauli. sons of the bride. The bride wore a western cut wedding dress with a western hat and veil. The whole wedding was based on a westei n theme with saddles, boots and hay for decor After lhe ceremony the couple greeted guests, then after the limo nde. returned to the Expo Center where a reception was held in their honor. The new ly weds will honeymoon in a warm, sunny, secret place in early spring. Schilanecks observe 65th anniversary Former Hastings residents William and Gertrude Schilhaneck celebrated their 65lh wedding anniversary recently at the Chelsea Retirement Community. The couple, who married on Dec. 13, 1930, lived in Hastings during their first 50 years together and then moved to Honda for 12 years. They have been in Chelsea for the past three years. Their current address is: Chelsea Retirement Community. 801 West Middle. Apt. 255. Chelsea. Mich 48118. on higher •cfcooi district. Mary and Joseph and Sally, the Donkey, were part of the United Methodist live nativity, which included wise men, angels and shepherds. a! 7:30 at St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Laura Randall will present the program. 4'Learn How To Safely Preserve Your Family History and Photos.’’ Gayion and Marie Fisher arrived hack in Michigan Dec. 31 and arc at home on Sad­ dlebag Lake Road. He is quite weak. Cards and letters are welcome, as well as very. short visits as he tires very easily. News items, meeting notices and other materials which are to be included in the Woodland News can be called io me at 945-5474 evening* and on Monday, or at 948-4881 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. HOPE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 17 SLOW-NO WAKE SPEED CONTROL IN CHANNEL BETWEEN BIG AND LITTLE GUERNSEY LAKES Adopted: December 11, 1995 Effective: IMMEDIATELY UPON PUBLICATION An Ordinance to regulate a Slow-no wake speed control for the safety of swimmers, fishermen and non-motorized vessels in the Channel connecting Big and Little Guernsey Lakes, Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan. THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS: SECTION I Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division, Special Local Watercraft Control, Regulation No. 08-BARRY COUNTY. WC-08-95-002 GUERNSEY LAKE (channel): SLOW-NO WAKE SPEFD. On the waters of Guernsey Lake In the channel area connecting Little Guernsey Lake located In the southeast 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of Section 18 lying westerly and northerly of lots 29 through 38 of the Oakridge Shores Plat In Section 18 Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, State of Michigan It is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed. The boundaries of the area described Immediately above shall be marked with signs and with buoys. All buoys must be placed as provided In a permit Issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System. SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication following adoption of the Ordinance. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Hope Township Please Support Your,United Way. STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farmland Service* Division Notice ol Soard of Arbitration Meeting for the Determination ot Equitablllty of Proposed Apportionments By Chairman ot Collier Mud Creek Intercounty Drainage District (In accordance with P.A. 40. Reaching Those Who Need Help Touching Us AH '* The regular monthly meeting of the HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD will be held on the second Monday of the month for the Calendar Year 1996. Meetings are held at the Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings, at 7:00 P.M. January 8 February 12 March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 Right now. in some school districts, third graders are learning how to solve this equation. And in some school districts, sixth graders are learning. But then* are still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever haring to face the question The holidays arc past, and with the many programs, traditions, foods and decorations, luminaries were added to many places as a source of holiday lighting. It is now time to put away the Christmas decorations and begin the new year of 1996. which is a leap year with an extra day given to us in February Woodland Towne House, under the new management of Denise and John Lenz, held a New Year’s Eve steak dinner, which was very successful. On Christmas Day. Dec 25. Lillian Vandecar. in addition to her son. Lawrence Bursky. and sister. Beatrice Barry, also entertained cousins from Georgia. Vance and Jane Powers and son Clifton came to Michigan to do some skiing in Cadillac. Vance is formerly from Lansing and misses the snow. They spent Christmas day with Lillian, enjoying a Christmas dinner there Boyd Barry spent Christmas Day in Pen­ nock Hospital and probably will be there for a few more days. He is getting along well, but needs a few more days of recuperation there. He enjoys visits from his Woodland friends and cards and letters arc welcome. On Thursday. Dec. 29. David and Karen Burslcy from Hebron. Ind., and Gail and Bob Dcadman and Brie came to spend the day with their mother and grandmother. Lillian Burslcy. Paul and Sharon Halliday and Carrie from New York state were in Woodland for about 10 days spending the time with Sharon's parents. Willis and Barbara Dalton. Paul’s mother. Mildred Halliday, who lives at the Michigan Christian Home in Grand Rapids, also joined the family at the Dalton's for a couple of days over Christmas. Kimberly Halliday, who is attending college in Spring Arbor, also came to visit with her family in Woodland and then returned to New York with her parents for a week between semesters Kristen and Mark Ponello came to Woodland, also to spend time w ith the family Connie Groendyk and her daughters Tressan and Melissa are staying on for a few more days with Barbara and Willi*. The girls are all good cooks so the family enjoyed a variety of foods during the last couple of weeks. A long-time resident of the Woodland area. Lenora Makley. passed away Monday . Dec. 25. She was 87 years old and was the mother of Betty Rush and Gene and Ron Makley. The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregatioanl Church of Lake Odessa, will meet Wednesday. Jan. 10. at I p.m. in the church dining room. The hostesses will be Betty Carey and Doris McCaul. Bill and Margaret Brodbeck held a family New Year’s Eve party at their home on Dec. 31. Eighteen family members attended and participated in the games, highlighted by the breaking of the homemade pinatas. which take some skill to break. The Women's Missionary Fellowship at Kilpatrick Church will bold their monthly lun­ cheon Jan. 10 at noon. The menu will be meat loaf and scalloped potatoes. Lillian Vandecar is the hostess for January. Visitors arc welcome. The cost is a free-will offering. The Woodland Lions Club will meet at the Lions Den in the village of Woodland. Tues­ day. Jan. 9. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. Jan. II. at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. The Barry County Historical Society will hold its meeting Thursday, Jan. 18. A board meeting will be at 7 p.m. with regular meeting July 8 August 12 September 9 October 14 November 11 December 9 Hastings Charter Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any Township meeting, to individ­ uals with disabilities upon five days notice to the Clerk. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 948-9690 or 945-3291 ot 1956, as amended) Notice is hereby given, that on October 25. 1995, an appeal was filed with Karl F. Hausler, Deputy Director for Intercounty Drains with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Chairman of the Collier Mud Creek Intercounty Drain Board Requesting a Board Arbitration under Section 280.106 of Public Act 46 of 1956, as amended and; Whereas, pursuant to said Section 280.106, each drain commissioner of the Collier Mud Creek Intercounty Drain Board, upon being noticed of such Appeal, have designated a disinterested drain commissioner to represent them on the Board of Arbitration and; Whereas, these three disinterested drain commissioners met on November 30.1995 and at that meeting selected two additional drain commissioners to complete the Board of Arbitration, as well as one alternate, and also set a time, place and location for the Appeal of Apportionments to be held; Now therefore, in accordance with P.A. 40. of 1956, as amended said Board of Arbitration shall meet on January 17. 1996 at 10:30 A M. at the Eaton County Extension Meeting Room. Eaton County Governmental Complex, Charlotte. Michigan to hear such appeal by the Barry County Drain Commissioner and to DETERMINE THE EQUITY OF THE APPORTIONMENTS set by the Chairman of the Collier Mud Creek Intercounty Drain Board. And Further, This Board of Arbitration will hear testimony from the Barry County Drain Commissioner as to why he feels the Chairman's apportionment unfair and upon review of the facts and testimony given, will either uphold the Chairman s apportionment or determine whatever other apportionment they deem to be more equitable These findings shall be made and signed by all members ol the Board of Arbitration attesting the determination of the majority of the Board. This determination shall be FINAL and CONCLUSIVE as to the fairness of the apportionment Now therefore, all persons owning lands liable to an assessment for benefits, or whose lands will be crossed by said drain, or any municipality affected may be present at said meeting to observe the proceedings, if they so desire. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Dram Commissioner in the county which they reside at the numbers noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TTY) at least one week in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual hearing, or other assistance If anyone has any questions regarding this notice, they may contact the following County Drain Commission ers' offices. Dale Benjamin Eaton County Drain Commissioner 1045 Independence Blvd Charlotte. Ml 48813 1015 517-543-7500 ext 216 Robert Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 West State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 616-948-4879 John Bush Ionia County Dram Commissioner Courthouse Annex Ionia. Ml 48846 616-527-5373 Gordon Guyer Director of Agriculture Dated at Lansing. Michigan, December 26. 1995 By Michael R. Gregg Deputy for the Director P.O Box 30017 Lansing. Ml 48909 517-373-2620 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice •* hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeal* will conduct a public hearing for the following «»fH£ At ING CM CASE NO V 8 95 - Kevin -nd Constance Krupp. (applicants) LOCATION At 6968 Gorbow Rd on the NE cor ner of Gorbow and Robertson Rdt in Sec. 7. Irving Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect a detached garage closer to the rood than allowed. CASE NO V I 96 - Flora Kot.tihe (applicant) LOCATION On the Northeast corner ol Clark and Lacey Rd. in Sec. I. Assyria Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to place a 1992 single wide mobile home on a lol which will be us­ ed for new construction. CASE NO V 2 96 - George ond Noncy J War ren, (applicants). LOCATION A 10978 E Shore Dr . on the West tide in Sec. 7. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to go closer to the sideyard than allowed. MEETING DATE January 16. 1996 TIME 7:30 p.m. PLACE Community Room in the Court* ond Low Building ot 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested >n accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance application* ore available for public inspection al the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m ). Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office ot 948-4830 for further information. The County uf Borry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aid* ond services, such a* signer* for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed material* being considered ol the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities ot the meeting-'hearing upon ten (10) days notice lo lhe County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aid* or services should contact the County of Borry by writing or colling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 948 4891 Noncy I Boersmo Borry County Clerk (1/4) KHNSTMmTOWMUW MMXO All members present Agendo approved Minutes approved as read. Reports of Committees presented. Authorized Supervisor and Clerk to attend Michigan Townships Assoc Conference. Approved vouchers in amount of $6,670.06. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (1 /4) County of Borry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Eefefe File No 95-21796-58 Estate of ANN MARIE PAVLIK Deceased Social Security No 379-32-4060 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in rhe estate may be barred or of fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE On Wednesday January 24. 1996 at 10:30 a.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Honorable Richord H Shaw Judge of Probate o hearing will be held on the petition of Ruth E. Dougherty requesting that she be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Ann Morie Pavlik, who lived at 1265 Nor­ way. Hastings. Michigan 49058. ond who died on 12/12/95: requesting that the heirs ot law of the decedent be determined; ond requesting al»o that the will of the deceased doled 02/23/83. and codkils dated none, be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication ol this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing ol record December 22. 1995 David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) DIMMERS McPHULIPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Ruth E. Dougherty 1909 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (1/4) County of Borry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decessde^’s Estate File No. 95-217109 SE Estate ol PETER SAVICH. Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing wot held on November 29, 1995 in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw, on the petition ol Robert L. Byington requesting Rudolph Tonasijevich be appointed person representative of Peter Savich who lived at 621 Burton Ct.. Whiting. In­ diana 46394 and who died April 2. 1995 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both :he probate court ond the (proposed) per sonal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record December 21. 1995 Robert L. Byington (P-27621) 222 West Apple Street Hostings. Ml 49058-0248 (616) 945-9557 Rudolph Tanosijevich 5231 Hohman Avenue Hammond. Indiana 46320 (1/4) TO THE ELECTORS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF INTENTION TO BITn INTO A CONTRACT OF LEASE WITH THE BARRY COUNTY BUILDINC AUTHORITY PLEDGING THE COUNTY'S UNITED TAXINC POWER — ATX Ann Landers Tell a teacher Dear Ann Landers: I just received a gift every teacher bolds most precious, and I'm still glowing. In the past, you’ve suggested that notes from parents expressing their appreciation are wonderful gifts. Letters from former students expressing how YOU. as a teacher, shaped their lives are the most cherished gifts an educator can receive. My gift was from a student I had 12 years ago Reading her words of gratitude made me misty-eyed. It affirmed why I chose this profession. Please suggest this to your readers: Write your favorite teachers, tell them how you’re doing as an adult and let them know they had something to do with your success. Put them on Cloud Nine. — Lompoc. Calif. Dear Lompoc: What a beautiful idea. You suggested it. and I thank you. Service turnaround Dear Ann Landers: Last year, you printed a column in which you mentioned your at­ tempt to get through to the Immigration and Naturalization Service in Chicago. You said it took 45 minutes before you reached a “live, warm body.” Please know you have contributed to im­ proved teleservice. After that column ap­ peared, the National Performance Review got together with some of America’s best com­ panies, and now. government agencies are taking steps to improve. I would like to share two experiences that show how hard govern­ ment agencies are working to upgrade their service. On July I. 1995. a Saturday evening on a holiday weekend, a 16-year-old member of the U.S. National Tennis Team was on her way to a competition m France. Her purse, with her passport inside, was stolen at JFK Airport in New York. After airport officials told her father that there was no way his daughter would be permitted ft) leave the country, he called the State Department in Washington. He reached David Gooding, who abandoned his own weekend to depart while the passport issue was being resolved. She was on a flight that night. Tom Pajkos. a claims representative in Chicago's Social Security Office, offered to pick up a Social Security application from an elderly woman at her home. When he got there, he foundiher swathed in layers of ckxhng m a fngui apartment, huddled nc. t to a space heater. She had no water, no gas and no heat. After failing to get help from her family. Tom arranged for the local emergency housing department to reconnect her utilities. These stories are part of * ’Common Sense Government.’’ my 1995 report to President ------------------------ — RIGHT OF REFERENDUM — PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the County of Barry intends to enter into a Contract of Lease with the Barry County Building Authority, oursuant to which the Barry County Building Authority shall sell Bonds in an amount not to excaed $3,500,000 for the purpose of defraying the cost of acquiring, constructing and maintaining a public building to be subleased by the County to the Kellogg Community College for educational purposes and, In addition, to be available to the County for meeting and other public purposes. The Bonds issued by the Barry County Building Authority shall mature serially in installments over a maximum of twenty (20) years with interest on the unpaid balance at a rate of not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law. SOURCE OF PAYMENT THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS shall be payable primarily from cash rentals to be paid by the County to the Barry County Building Authority, as set forth in the Contract of Lease, which Bonds pledge said rentals to the payment thereof. The County Intends to pay these cash rentals as a budgeted expense of the County's General Fund derived from sublease payments to be paid by the Kellogg Community College to the County. THE COUNTY HAS PLEDGED ITS LIMITED TAX FULL FAITH AND CREDIT FOR THE PAYMENT OF CASH RENTALS SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS AS THEY SHALL BECOME DUE AND PAYABLE, AS A FIRST BUDGET OBLIGA­ TION. THE COUNTY SHALL, IF NECESSARY TO MAKE SUCH PAYMENTS, LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY, WHICH TAXES SHALL BE LIMITED AS TO RATE AND AMOUNT BY EXISTING STATUTORY AND CONSTITU­ TIONAL TAX LIMITATIONS. THE COUNTY DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO LEVY ADDITIONAL AD VALOREM TAXES OVER EXISTING LIMITS WITHOUT A VOTE OF COUNTY ELECTORS. RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THE CONTRACT OF LEASE will be executed without a vote of the electors thereon, unless a PETITION signed by not less than ten percent (10%) or fifteen thousand of THE REGISTERED ELECTORS in the County, whichever is less, is filed with the County Clerk WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS after the date of Publication of this Notice. If such a petition is filed, the Contract of Lease shall not become effective until approved by majority of the electors of the county voting thereon in a special or genera) election. THIS NOTICE was authorized by the Barry County Board of Commissioners and is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 8b of Act 31 of the Public Acts of Michigan 1948 (First Extra Session), as amended. January 4, 1996 Nancy L Boersma County Clerk County of Barry before, and I don care to re-live that heli. Fil­ ing a restraining order costs at least 5500. How do I get rid of Jack? — Apprehensive m, Houston Dear Houston: Too bad you ignored the bilk he sent. You should have paid it. Now it ap4 pears you have a nut case on your hands anct an angry one at that. Send Jack a check at once, with a note say4 mg you're sorry things didn't work our anti you don't want to hear from him again. If heJ GIRL. Sabrina Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. -17 at 10:40 lo Sherri Garrett and Dana Kurr. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Cara Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 18 at 9:01 p.m. to Sam and Jan Well­ ington. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 5% ozs. and 21M inches long. BOY, Trevor John, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 19 at 8:20 a.m. to Mike and Katie Zsimmerman. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Adrian James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 21 at 9:12 p.m. to Ms. Heather Hom. Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Benjamin Henry, bora at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 22 at 7:40 p.m. to Alan and Terri Arbanas. Wayland, weighing 8 lbs.. I4V6 ozs. and 21 Vi inches long. GIRL, Samantha Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 22 at 1:35 p.m. to Cassandra and Jeffery Graszler. Sunfield, weighing 10 lbs. and 22 inches long. Clinton. It shows that government agencies are made up of people and people go out of their way to help others. It’s one of the things that makes us human. Nobody expected David Gooding to set aside his weekend plans or Tom Pajkos to take an interest in a poor, elderly woman on a cold night. They just did. Is it possible for a government to encourage such exceptional service? Is it possible to turn the federal government around so that Americans can come to expect exceptional service? Not only is it possible, it’s happen­ ing. People are actually writing their govern­ ment thank-you letters —• thousands of them. — Vice President Al Gore. Dear Mr. Vice President: Thank you for taking lhe time to write. Your letter shows you know how important these problems are to real people, and I am please to share it with my readers. Stop stalking Dear Ann Landers: A few weeks ago. I placed an ad in the “Personals.” and that is how I met “Jack.” We had a few long (and interesting) phone conversations, and 1 was quite optimistic about meeting him. Our first date was at a nice restaurant. I was prepared to pay for my share, but he insisted on picking up the total tab. Next, we went to a coffee bar and had coffee and a scone, his treat. The evening lasted a little over three hours. Jack said a few things during the course of the evening that led me to conclude that I didn’t wish to continue our acquaintance. When he phoned a few days later. 1 told him I didn’t think we were compatible and saw no point in making another date. He sounded hurt and asked for an explanation, which 1 declined to give. End of story? Not really. A few days later. Jack left a voice message requesting that I call him to discuss the mat­ ter. I did not return his call. A week later, I received in the mail a bill for what he had spent on me. 1 ignored it. About a month later, I received three envelopes from Jack al my place of business. I recognized the return address and stamped them "Return to Sender." Now I'm wonder­ ing what he’ll pull next. I’ve been stalked Dinner time Friday flight at Fellowship Hall will benefit Lakewood Christian School. Breakfast time will be Sunday. Jan. 7. at the VFW Hall. The same hall will be the location on Friday and Saturday. Jan. 12 and 13. for a flea market sponsored by the Ionia County VFW groups The Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday. Jan. 9. at the North Inn for the mon­ thly breakfast meeting. Addison’s North Inn now has a new sign for the additional dining room, the Rose Room Addison’s now oc­ cupies three of the four frontage units of the brick Lowry block on Tupper Lake Stree. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Sc.iety will meet next week Thursday. Jan. 11 at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. There will be a showing of the film “God Is My Landlord.” Local customers of State Fann Insurance have been notified by mail tha: Michael Kuhn, with offices in the Union Bank drive-in loca­ tion. has accepted a management position with the parent company. Ron Shockey will replace Kuhn as the local contact. With the new calendars hanging on our walls, we find Easter on April 7, and the Fourth of July on a Thursday. It is lime to ink in all those scheduled monthly meetings and denial appointments which have been noted on the margins of the 1995 pages. Ward and Elaine VanLaancn were called to Iron Mountain last month for the funeral of his older brother. William VanLaanen. On Christmas Eve they were guests of her brother, Gary Nickel, and wife. Kathy, of Nashville, along with other Nickel family members. Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church had a special service Sunday morning to observe the last Sunday of worship in the original church building. The program was sends additional envelopes, return them with a note saying you consider his unwanted cor­ respondence “stalking” and if he sends another, you arc going to the police. Then do it. Free loading son u Dear Ann Landers: My brother. “Joey,*) just turned 29. He still lives at home wi^j Mom and Dad. docs not have a job and hasn-j tried to find one. He has no savings, pays nq rent and comes and goes as he pleases. Mon) does his laundry. I have been out of my parents’ house since I went away to college. Joey did not go to cot lege, but he is extremely well-read. H4 philosophy of life, however, is a bit off-beak. He feels that too many people work a lifetime at jobs they do not enjoy and says he could never be “one of those.” w I believe my loving parents are doing Joey> disservice by allowing him to remain jobtetn and live at home, without paying anything, 'i The problem is that I can't get through to anybody - my brother or my parents. Joey' keeps talking bout “plans" that neve* materialize, and my father, an extremuyhard-working man. seems to be completely’ confounded but says nothing. Mom is too nice for her own good. She says she could never ask a child of hen to move out of the houter Please tell me what to do. — Needii< Guidance in Miami Beach. aDear Miami: It is not up to you to do anything. It appears that Joey has horn .waggjed Mom and Dad. and apparently, they doa’4. mind having him around. When one or both of your paren s wake up. to the realization that they are en ibling their son to be a freeloader, they may lower thq, boom. I hope it is soon, for his sa'ce as well at, theirs. ... HTicn planning a wedding. m ho pays for what? Who stands where? “The Ann Landers Guide for Brides * ’ has all rhe ans. ers. Send gself-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.7 > (this in,-,' dudes postage and handling) to: Prides, Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 1U. 60611-0562 Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate Inc. called "Down Memory Lane.” parishioners related their early memories of, the church and its building. They hope wor­ ship services on Jan. 14 will be in the new„ sanctuary with lhe consecreit ion service sei, for Jan. 21. Rose Bowl watchers Monday were glad to see close-up. front-and-center a familiar face, — that of Ron VanderLinden an associate, coach of the Northwestern University football team. Ron is a son-in-law of Bill and Jewel Eckstrom and husband of the former Lisa Eckstrom. Motorists, service people and anybody else who drove on the north end of Johnson Street after Sunday were astonished to see a huge snowman on the Yonkers lawn. This coiassal project was a Sunday fun project for the visiting grandchildren and guests, which in­ cluded the exchange students living with the Jerry Yonkers and Gary Coates families, the twin brother of Jerry’s student and another friend from Grand Rapids. A trip to Michigan to spend Chrsitmas with his brother brought lhe Louisiana student (home country Brazil) his first look at snow. The snowman had a sweet potato nose, apple eyes, a smile made from four pine cooes, tree branch arms and a top hat. formed by a black plastic bucket. In the process a good share <> the north lawn was denuded of snow. As a result the snowballs sprout quite a bit of grass that came along with the growing size of the snowballs which measures several feel in circumference. Most of the Yonkers family gathered on Christmas weekend to coincide with the home visit of Tom's daughter. Trim Yonkers, and husband from Boston The next Sunday’s gathering was set to welcome home Jacob and Shannon Yonkers from Corydon. Ind., who came to visit his parents. Jerry and Jan. GIRL, Lynnzi Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 23 at 8:42 p.m. to Ramzi and Lynnett Braden, Nashville, weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs. and 21 Mi indies long. GIRI, Hailey Noel, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 26 at 10:48 a.m. to Cathie and Kevin Wills. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 2Vi ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Paige Nicole, bom Dec. 28 at 3:44 a.m. to Tim and Judy Michutka, Abilene Texas, weighing 7 lbs.. 13 ozs. Proud grand­ mother. Delores Michutka JOIN OUR CREW — DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED Retirees and housewives... this means you too! I We Provide • Training • Free Meals • Free Uniforms • Friendly Atmosphere ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Pick up an application at the counter! 1215 West State St. In Hastings Troy Wayne Cole. Plainwell and Patricia Mae Pinks. Plainwell. Peter Lee Smith. Hastings and Angela Jo Heath, Hastings. Bruce T. Daniels. Shelbyville and Yvonne M. Dean gel is, Shelbyville. Jaso j Donald Crawford. Hastings and Jen­ nifer Jessamine Cooper, Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 4, 1996 — Page 9 LEGAL NOTICE rom Time to Time _________________ A unique business from Hastings’past By Joyce F. Weinbrecht At the turn of the century there lived in Hastings a painter and decorator named Clarence T. Robinson. He painted houses in­ side and out. He hung wallpaper and did other tasks involved in keeping the homes of Hastings clean and well decorated. He could dean and refinish woodwork and make it look like new. Clarence Robinson met Ida Grace Frantz while working at the D.O. Summers Carpet Cleaners in Cleveland, where he was learning lhe trade. Grace was a carpet sewer for D.O. Summers. In those days carpeting came in 27 inch woven strips which were cut to the length needed for a room, then hand sewn together to make a carpet of whatever width was needed Once sewn together the rug was treated as one piece Some of the carpets they worked with were made by Wilton. Brussel and Velvet Axministers. Wiltons were considered to be lhe hast. Since the beginning of human memory, animal thins, rugs, carpeting and tapestry have been used to make the dwellings of man more comfortable and cleaning them has been an ongoing and difficult task Carpets and rugs were taken up and hung on rope lines to allow the breezes to blow the dust and dirt out of them. They were beaten with carpet beaters, the design of which was remained much the same for centuries. The first attempt at making a sweeper was done by Edmund Heming in 1699 when he was issued a British patent for a sweeping machine to sweep the streets of London. This was a circular brush on a horse drawn cart. In 1876 Melville Bissell and his wife Anna, of Grand Rapids, invented a carpet sweeper to be used in private homes. The carpet sweeper caught on quickly. This carpet sweeper is still available in 1995. In 1889 Thomas Ewford of England made a similar carpet cleaner. Hubert Cecil Booth invented a vacuum cleaner, patented in 1901. which was a large machine measuring 4^ feet long. 4 to feet wide and 34 feci tall Mounted on a trolley and powered by a kerosene driven engine, it was moved from place to place where it was used to clean carpeting, draperies and tapestries. Mr. Cook recognized that a method of suc­ tion plus filtering was needed for more effi­ cient cleaning. He first tested this machine, by deaning lhe carpet in Westminister Abbey for the Coronation of Edward the VII in 1901. J. Murray Spangler, of Ohio, invented a vacuum cleaner in 1907 which was the smaller version to be used in household by home owners. He sold his rights to William Hoover who look it to England in 1912 and began to manufacture them. By 1927 the name “Hoover” meant vacuum clear r and they were selling at the rate of 1,000 per week. This first vacuum cleaner was comprised of a tin can, a broomstick, a flour sack and an electric motor A patent was issued in the United States on Nov. 2. 1909 to I. Wiedemann and J.H. Templer of Keller Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia. This too. was a large com­ mercial type cleaner. Meanwhile in Hastings, cleaning carpets was still a hard task, with only a few commer­ cial carpet cleaning establishments. Clarence T. Robinson had a solution. He lived at 1120 S. Broadway. There was a two story building on the back of his lot. now 1109 S. Park Street. In this building he ran a carpet cleaning business, doing the carpel work at the end of his regular work day or on Satur­ days when he had a free one. Elmer Robinson, bom to Clarence and Ida Grace in 1904. remembers watching his father working on the carpets. When he was old enough he helped out with the cleaning, repairing and sizing of the carpels. Customers usually brought the carpets to the shop There the carpet was tacked to a square frame approximate 10 feet square made of 2 inch maple strips. This frame was then rotated past a fan which sucked out the dirt and dust, which just went out into lhe air. The carepts were also pounded with beaters to loosen the dirk and dust. A six-horse power stationary gasoline engine with a pull clutch to start it, operated the machinery. Once the dirt and dust were removed, the carpet was taken down, tacked to the floor and washed with an Ivory soap solution. The dirts suds were then scrapped off and the rug wiped down with damp cloths. This brightened lhe colors in the carpeting. It was then tacked up on the wall to dry. The carpet was turned once while it was dry­ ing. After it dried it was taken down and tack­ ed to the floor with regular carpet lacks, and sized with glue, one or more coats. This made the carpet as “stiff as a board” and helped to keep the dust and dirt from going through to the floor under it. making sweeping or vacuuming easier, and more resistant lo stains. The carpet was then rolled with the top side out and the customer either picked it up or the Robinsons sometimes delivered it back to its owners. Charlotte Zuschnitt Heath recalls ac­ companying her father, when he would go to pick, up carpets al the Robinson carpet cleaners. It would cost about $3.25 to have an average 9 foot by 12 foot carpet cleaned. Elmer remembers that the top story over the stop was open and was used by the neighborhood children as a play place and later as a place for dancing. They had a por­ table. hand crank Victoria. They would gather there to play the records and dance to the old tunes. This was arornd 1918. Elmer couldn't recall many of the songs but he remembers Elmer Robinson in 1995, 91 years young. that one of the songs was “The Blue Danube.” The work of cleaning carpets was back breaking and often unpleasant due to the amount of dust encountered. Vacuum cleaners were improving and lhe price was becoming more reasonable so that the average household could afford one. We noted earlier that Hoover vacuum cleaners were selling al the rate of 1.000 per week in 1927 an 1 there were other manufacturers such as the Regina making vacuum cleaners. Clarence Robinson was looking towards retirement. The machinery was sold out of the building on S. Park Street. Elmer doesn't know if the new owners ever used it again. The building was tom down and parts of it were used to build the house al 1111 S. Park Street and a cottage at Algonquin Lake where Grace lived out the balance of her life. Elmer and Violet Robinson spent most of their lives in the Hastings area. Elmer worked at E.W. Bliss for many years and Violet was a bookkeeper for several businesses in Hastings. Elmer is 91 years old and jokes about his younger bride Violet who is 19 days younger than he is and is also 91. They still live in the old neighborhood sfid Elmer recalls many memories from his younger days grow­ ing up in Hastings. Sources: Interview with Elmer Robinson; Barry County Records; Barry County Cour­ thouse; Hastings Public Library; Hastings Ci­ ty Directories. This Sword Says We’re Your American Cancer Society COMMON COUNCIL D#<#mb#r II. 199$ Common Council mol in f#gulor *#*»ion in the City Moll. Council Chombor Hotting*. Michigan on Monday Oocombor II. 1995 al 7 30 p m Mayor Mary Lou Gray proud mg 1. Protonl at roll coll wore mombori Koichum. May Whit# Bloom. Campbell Gray, Hawkins. Jaspers# 2. Moved by May supported by Hawkins that Councilparson Browars absence bo approved. Yeas. All, Absent: One Carried. 3. Pledge to flog 4. Moved by Hawkint. supported by Whito that the minutes of the 11-27-95 meeting be approved. Yeos: All Absent Ono Carried. 5. Moved by Hawkins, supported by May that the City Manager be authorized to prepare the nocessry documents for Don and April Tubbs lo purchase parking spaces on the south side of the City Holl lot Mr. and Mrs. Tubbs have purchased the Adroume home lor a bed ond breakfast ond on 4/11Z94 council accepted lhe concept for o parking solution. Yeos All Absent Ono Carried 6. Elizabeth Forbes. Chairman of the Coble Ac­ cess committee wo* present ond soid the new microphones being used tonight for the meeting were provided through the Coble Access She o*k ed that they be kept in mind for long range plann­ ing in the facilities study. A cable has been drop­ ped ot the High School but is not yet hooked up ond ready to go They need a studio to work out of. They also need volunteers to help. Tim Sleevi of KCC was present ond wos interested in opplying When the school is set up they will need additional volunteer*. 7. Moved by Campbell, tupportod by Jaspers# that the 11/22/95 request from Treasurer Jane Barlow asking the City to pay for her health in­ surance benefit until she is able to retire in November 1996 ot oge 60. bo approved. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried 0 Moved by Jasper*e. supported by White that the letter of 11/77/95 from Elwin Curtis, re­ questing the city to reimburse him lor $125.00 in costs to hove his drain cleaned out for a sewer bock-up be received and placed on filo. City in­ surance carrier denied hi* claim on 11 /9/95. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 9. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that the letter ol 12/2/95 from Gordon Fuhr Trustee with the Ri. er side Cemetery Company, requesting on update on their former request for the City to take over their cemetery be received ond placed on file. Attorney Fekkes updated council that the paper­ work ho* been submitted to the Attorney General with the ballot language ond they ore requesting changes. Ou. deadline for the March election is 12/26/95 ond if we mis* this date it will be the August primary. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 10. Moved by Jaspers# supported by White that the invoice from Float# t Moron for $14.BOO be ap­ proved. Yea* Josperse Hawkins. Gray Camp­ bell. Bleom White. May Ketchum. Absent. Brower. Carried. 11. Moved by Moy. supported by White that con­ sent agenda items A-l be received and placed on hto. A. Minutes from 12'5/95 ZBA meeting. 8. News Release - Hosting* tied with Berea Kentucky for #67 in "100 Best Small Towns '. C. information regarding MML legislative Con­ ference in February. 0. November 95 — ADA in Action update. E letter to MMl — Michoel Forster re: appeal­ ing uecision on attorney fees. F. Minute* of 12/4/95 Planning Commission Meeting. G. November Budget Statu* Reports. H. October Trial Balance. I. letter from Borry County Board of Commis­ sioners re: BFI proposed amendment to Barry County Solid Waste Plan. Yeas: Ad. Absent: One. Carried. 12. Moved by Josperse. supported by Moy that Follow the sword in the battle against cancer For more information call 1-800-ACS-2345. off The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING LAKESIDE DRIVE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to Lakeside Drive, a private road, (the "Improvements "), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Ac's of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make said Improvements In the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Lakeside Drive Road Special Assessment District Lots and parcels numbered: Even though there are American Cancer Society. Extra Copies TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN ¥ many cancer organiza­ tions, there is only one th# resolution to set a public hearing January 8 1996 to vacate a portion of Roilrood Street odtocent to CNC Manufacturing be adopted Yeo* All Ab­ sent On# Corned 13. Ordinance *292 reed: An ordinance to amend Section 7. of the Hastings Code to exclude the Hostings School District capture of school tones levied to pay off th# bond issue regarding th# ODA Tita millage a* It oppl •* to any new debt evied after 11/7/95. 14. Moved by White, supported by Hawk in* that the resolution be adopted to cover th# DPS Union under a B-4 Plan effective 1 I '96 Yeo* All Ab sent One Carried. 15. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that Bonnie Ballinger be appointed to the Planning Commission os of 1 1 '96 to fill the term ol Debra Dorcy. Said term will expire I I 9B Yeos All Ab sent One. Carried 16. Moved by Moy. supported by White ihol the resolution to authorize Consumers Power to make o change in slreeilighting service for the new DDA lights be adopted Yeo* All. Absent One Carried 17. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the lease with CNC Mfg be renewed for the some space os before for 114 sq. fl from 6 195 to 5 X 96. Yeas All Absent One Corned 1C Moved by Bleom. supported by May that the lease with the Thornoppie Arts Council building of Fish Hatchery Pork be renewed for 5 year*, subject to a change in 42 Term Option to Review The City is to have the tom# 90 doy bailout o* th# Arts Council. Yeas. All. Absent One. Corned 19. Moved by Josperse, supported by White that the DPS report be received ond placed on file He olso requested that people stop putting leaves out as the City is done picking up until Spring cleanup Yeas: All. Absent: One Corned 20 A work session was scheduled for 1 8 96 from 6-7 00 p.m before the regular council meeting, to meet with Tim Johnson of Main Street Planning on the master pion update 21. Request for bid* ha* gone out on the Fire Chief* 1989 Chevrolet Suburban Bid opening will be 1/2/96 at 700 p.m. al City Hall 22. Moved by White, supported by Hawkin* that the update on Wave I ol the Sole ond Sober Grant be received ond placed on file. Yea* All Absent One. Carried. 23. City Manager Penrod stated that the 12/26/95 council meeting should be held at o larger facility os he expected a larger group. The Barry Intermediate School District conference room on W. Woodlawn will be used. 24. Moved by Moy. supported by Campbell th<J the release form for the Wall lake Association o «d Pleasant ond Mud lake* Association. Lone Flo io releasing the City from any liability for the restock­ ing of the Fish Hatchery Pork pond* ond lhe City waiving their need for an insurance policy. b« ap­ proved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 25. Moved by White, supported by Hawkim tho’ council ond appointed officials be allowed »e at­ tend the Legislative Conference in February with necessary expense* Yeo* All. Absent One Corned 26. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy to u4lourn at 8:23 p.m. Read ond approved. Mary lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (1Z4) 0840741940340 08407-240414-00 0840742042940 08407-24041540 08407420431-20 08407-240416-00 0840742043340 08407-240416-10 08407420433-10 08407-24041840 08407-24040140 08407-24041940 08407-24040240 08407-240419-36 08407-24000340 08-007-240-020-00 08407-24040440 08407-24042140 08407-24040540 08407-24042340 08407-240405-10 08407-24042600 08-007 240-00640 08407-24042940 08407-24040740 08407-24540140 08407-24040840 08407-24540240 08407-24040940 08407-24540340 08407-24041040 08407-24540440 08407-24041140 08407-24540540 08407-24041240 08407-24540840 08407-24041340 08407-24540740 08-007-24540800 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 8th of January, 1996, at 6:30 p.m., at the Township Hall, 5643 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings, Ml 49058. in said Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pre'ta.nary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. TAKE NOTICE THAT, based upon construction bids received, the original estimate of cost may increase in excess of 10%, and public comment shall be considered regarding such increase in the estimate of cost at this hearing •: The building where the carpet cleaning business was conducted. It was a ar 30’ up right with two stires on a 10 rod square lot. There was a double door on the front and a chimney also. The engine room was 10’ by 2’ Taken June 7,1919. AMERICAN ’CANCER SOCIETY nuriKllllt ■reamt nui T«t swot» PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE APPROVED ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE FURTHER INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of tho Township of HoP® Shirley R Case. Clerk Dated: December 26. 1995 Township of Hope �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 4, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Wildcats are winners in more ways than one Even in defeat. the Northwestern Wildcats are big winners. Maybe tbc football Wildcats didn't pull out Monday's Rose Bowl, but they sure did win a lot of fans through their mystical ride just to get lhere. Winning the Big 10 over such powerhouses as Penn State. Michigan (let's not mention that mess with Texas A i M) and Ohio State doesn't happen every year for the Wildcats. In fact the last lime the purple learn went to any bowl game was in 1949 when they v >n their only other appearance in the "Grand Daddy of Them All." Coach Gary Barnett with his military-like discipline and common words of optimism helped the Northwestern team lo believe in themselves. And with an offense that rarely .nadc mistakes and a defense that had a knack for forcing the opposition into turnovers, the Wildcats compiled a 10-1 regular season record, including a triumph over mighty Notre Dame. Barnett is expected to announce later this week his decision io either stay at Northwestern or take another coaching job from a list of schools that obviously would love to have him. Unless it's the Detroit Lions (another subject we should probably not mention for at least a month), here's one vote that Barnett stays with the Wildcats in 1996 and possibly beyond. On Monday in Pasadena, however. Southern California proved to be lhe better team — or at least Trojan receiver Keyshawn Johnson proved to be the best player on that Rose Bowl Held. (Mark my word. Johnson will be starting in the NFL next year and will probably be a Pro Bowl starter within a few seasons.) fhis Northwestern team does not include many well-known stars. Runningback Darnell Autry probably comes the closest to star status, but coming exit of high school in Arizonia hardly any Division 1 college recruited the fleet-footed back who logged lhe ball nearly 400 times this season Autry, who still has two years remaining at Northwestern b studying to be an actor and who knows his first starring role just might be about his own college football experience. You see even if a hot high school prospect wanted to play football at Northwestern, that wouldn't mean that their academic prowess would allow him to enter the school. Northwestern is still a place where higher learning comes before higher rankings. Northwestern, under Barnett's tutelage, played as a team and not as individual performers This is not seen too often in common day football. Just take a look al the Miami Hurricanes, the Florida Stale Scminolcs or the Alabama Crimson Tide and you will see what I mean. . I really admired the effort that the Wildcat squad gave to the entire season. Na they didn't have a roster filled with blue chip players or performers destined fix the NR., but they did play their games with intelligence, grit, determination and a big purple heart. Usually, I find myself rooting against all of the Big 10 teams, besides Michigan, come Bowl Season. Northwestern, however, was one team that bucked the trend. It's refreshing to sec a team that doesn't need to taunt opposing players or run up the score on a hapless opponent to make college football a newsworthy story •Good Sports Are Winners I received word from the MHSAA that the Delton-Kellogg girls basketball team was selected as a district winner for being good sports this past fall. The Panthers were selected for displaying the most exemplary sportsmanship by their coaches, student­ athletes and spectators, according to the MHSAA press release This reminds me of a few games that I have attended during the last year where a school (or usually it's just a group of crazed fans) should have been given a Bad Sports Boot (right out of the gymnasium). Good sportsmanship is a very valuable lesson to teach young athletes and sometimes fans make an embarrassing scene that only hinders lhe development of our next generation. (Remember that's somebody's child shooting the ball on those courts and not Dr. J) So please, if you're at a high school sporting event, don't make a stupid scene. And student-athletes remember good sports are winners. •Voice mail. For any coach or any sports fan who wishes to pass along information dunng non-working hours, J-/Xd Graphics has a new voice mail number. The number is 1-800­ 833-3329 and the sports extension is 313. fhese numbers can be very handy •It is a small world. Last week as I attempted to make some1 small chat around the office. I came upon some very interesting news. Elaine Gilbert, our assistant editor, is originally from Garden City, lhe same city that I grew up in for most of my life. Garden City is a suburb of Detroit, located around Livonia. Dearborn and Westland. Most people that I run into don't even know where it is, let alone that it is the home of the first K-Mart or (as rumors have it) where Ted Nugent once rode through lhe high school's hallway on a motorcycle. It's been 10 years since 1 graduated from Garden City High School and it sure is nice to recollect with someone about the town between Ford Road and Middlebell. Talk to you sxxmi. • . BANNE 5POR Delton-Kellogg Panther matsmen sharp at Northview Delton-Ke Hogg's varsity wrestling team won four times and lost only once at the Dec. 28 Northview Invitational. The Panthers four wins came against Spring Lake (44-25). Kenowa Hills (42-28). Grand Rapids Union (53-25) and host Northview (51-23). Its only loss was to Muskegon Rerths-Puffcr (4030). Capturing wins for Delton-Kellogg in the match with Spring Lake were Garrett Stampfier (119). Joe Daniels (130). Jason Stampfler (135). Rob Tack (145). CJ. Hicks (180). James Vickery (171). Dan Smith (215) and James Sibberson (275). Five of the eight wins versus Spring Lake came on pins, including Smith's pin that took all of 44 seconds. Other winners via the pin were Jason Stampfler m a minute and fourty seven seconds. Tack in two minutes and fourty four seconds. Hicks in four minutes and thirty nine seconds and Sibberson in one minute and fourty eight seconds. Delton-Kellogg also found Kenowa Hills to be a pleasing foe. winning eight of the 14 weight classes John Hicks (112), Garrett Stampfler. Jake Marlow (125). Daniels. Jason Stampfier. C.J. Hicks. Vickery and Sibberson all won matches for the Panthers Hicks pinned his opponent m 20 seconds and Garrett Stampfier nearly matched his pm in 27 seconds. Jason Stampfler (four nunutes and sixty nine seconds) and Vickery (two minutes and fourty three seconds) also prevailed on pins Coach Aaron Tabor's team then made it three-for-threc with the victory over Grand Rapids Union. Winning in this match were John Hicks. Daniels. Jason Stampfier. Chris Dionne (152), CJ. Hicks. Vickery. Smith. John Hancckow (215) and Craig Jones (275). Union had to void four weight classes, giving Delton-Kellogg a quick 24 points. Four of lhe Panther wins came on pins as Daniels won in 48 seconds. Jason Stampfier in two minutes and twenty six seconds. Vickery in one minute and nine seconds and Smith in thirty five seconds. Lion spikers improve with court time A brand new look. As Maple Valley's varsity volleyball team begins the high school season, many Lion fans may have a hard lime figuring out who is who without a mandatory lineup card. Just one starter — Nicole Kraai — returns from last season's team and that means talk is certainly not cheap for this talented but inexperienced collection of spikers. Whether its discussions with Coach Carol Kraai or communication between the Maple Valley players, talk is probably the most important clement the team possesses And Coach Kraai said that the improvement will come as lhe communication picks up. "If you communicate, you know who 's going after the ball." Coach Kraai said. "Make an effort to go get the ball. Let everybody (teammates) know." The Lions competed in the GalesburgAugusta tournament on Dec. 28 and showed glimpses of improving. Though the event did not produce many wins, it did offer the Maple Valley team what it needs even more — Court time. Maple Valley opened the day losing to While Pigeon 15-6. 15-8 and then dropped matches to Galesburg- Augusta 15-5, 15-6, Kalamazoo Christian 15-9 and 15-6 and Climax-Scotts 15-11 and 15-13. The Lions saved their best performance for last with a gutsy effort that included just four service errors versus live Panthers "That's when we were really cooking." Coach Kraai said. "We played our best games then; I was happy with that loss." Passing the ball was a major problem for Maple Valley during all four of the matches. "We usually can pass the ball pretty well; we didn't do that," Coach Kraai said in evaluating the G-A tournament. "A couple of errors will turn a game around in volleyball." Nicole Kraai led the team with eight service aces and Heather Shipman had five aces. Erin Owen and lx ah Sleeper had some good blocks for the Lions and Lindsey Krolik topped the team with four kills. "Our serving came up this time from our last tournament." Coach Kraai said. "Our problem was our passing. I plan on spending two hours in practice passing and setting." The Lions' mentor also talked about changing the defensive lineup and possibly going to a two-seller formation in the future. Nicoie Kraai currently is the team's lone setter, but with her height that often limits what she could be doing in the front row. Maple Valley will next play at Byron Center on Saturday and then will open its home season on Jan. 8 versus league foe I-ansi ng Christian. I I VV. Mich. Veileybal! Tournament Lakewood finished third overall at the volleyball tournament held Dec. 30 at East Kentwood. The Vikings beat Wyoming Park (15-4, 15-1), Wyoming Rogers (15-6, 15-2) and split with Rockford (16-14. 12-15). After finishing first in their pool, the Vikings defeated Zeeland (15-13,15-7) before losing to state ranked West Ottawa (11-15,9-15). Angela Rufner smacked 88 kills, 26 blocks. 78 digs and scored 28 points. Jennifer Mitchell contributed 42 kills, 24 blocks. 54 digs and scored 26 points. Jami Schrock registered 51 digs and scored 41 points. Addi Radcliff had 92 assists, also for the I-akewcxxl team. Lakewood, now 14-2 overall, begins its league season tonight with Okemos. Maple Valley’s Leah Sleeper (23) unloads a spike versus Galesburg-A jgusta as Bess Ann Marlin (27) looks on. Lion Erin Owen (18) and Leah Sleeper (23) move in on a ball during the team's tournament on Dec. 28. Varsity grapplers go 14 for Saxons The varsity Saxons split their two wrestling matches at the Dec. 28 Sparta Invitational, beating Reed City and losing to East Kentwood. Hastings defeated Reed City 46-26 winning nine of the 14 weight classes. Five of the nine wins came on Saxon pins. In its second match, the varsity wrestlers managed just five wins with three of those via the pin. Winners versus Reed City included Luke Noteboom (103), Jeremai Cook (125). Craig Bowen (135). Chris Allen (140). Tom Moore (145). Bill Blair (152), Kevin Morgan (171), Jamie James (189) and Tim Easey (215). Pins were collected by Bowen (three minutes and two seconds), Allen (fourty four seconds). Moore (one minute and fifty nine seconds). Blair (fourty four seconds) and James (fourty four seconds). Noteboom won by forfeit. Cook prevailed in a 17-7 decision. Morgan won an 11-2 major decision and Easey took a 12-6 decision. Lee Hays won a 10-2 decision at 103 Free throw contest Saturday John Hicks opened up Delton-Kellogg's scoring versus Northview with a pin in one minute and fourty three seconds. Afterwards. Daniels. Dana Earl (135). Jason Stampfier. Dionne. CJ. Hicks. Vickery. Smith and Jones all earned triumphs for the Panthers. Delton-Kellogg had four pins against North view and all were recorded in less than two minutes. John Hicks won in one minute •nd fourty three seconds. Vickery in one minute and thirty eight seconds. Smith in one minute and fourty five seconds and Jones in one minute and fifty six seconds. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer was the only school at the invitational to defeat DeltonKellogg. as the Rockets recorded five pins and seven wins against the Panthers. Winners for D-K were Daniels. Tack. Dionne. CJ Hicks. Vickery. Smith, and Jones. Jones had a pin in fifty seconds, while Tack pinned his opponent in one minute and fifty seconds. Three Delton-Kellogg wrestlers: Daniels. C.J Hicks and James Vickery all finished the day with 5-0 records. Delton-Kellogg will next wrestle on Saturday at the Hudsonville Invitational. pounds for lhe Hastings' team versus East Kentwood. Other Saxon winners were Moore. Morgan. James and Justin Waters (275). Three pins were recorded versus East Kentwood: Moore (two minutes and thirty seven seconds), James (four minutes and eighteen seconds) and Waters (fourty seven seconds). Morgan won an 11-7 decision. The Saxons will wrestle at Hudsonville today. Hastings will host the LH I-amb Tournament on Saturday. A international Cree throw shooting contest will take place Saturday at Hastings Junior High's West Gymnasium for all boys and girls ages 10 to 14. The Knights of Columbus International Free Throw Championship will start at 9 a.m. Winners of local competitions advance to the distnet and state levels and receive trophies. Last year more than 188,000 sharpshooters participated in 3.203 competitions. Participants will be required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. The age is determined by how old the child was on Jan. 1 of 1996. FREE THROW Hastings' Craig Bowen, shown here in a match with Forest Hills Central, won a three minute and two second pin against Reed City's Joel Martz on Dec 28 CHAMPIONSHIP �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1996 — Page 11 Basketball Maple Valley wins overtime Mier over Portad Maple Valley's basketball team resembles a fine wine. The Lions appear to get better with age. as Tuesday night's game with Portland certainly in< ticked Maple Valley outscored lYnland 15-7 in a four-minute overtime to win the home contest 74-66, The victory improves Maple Valley's overall record to 5-1 going into Friday's league battle al Lansing Christian. Coach Jerry Reese made mention lo lhe fact that a number ot players contributed to this Lions' triumph. Nine Maple Valley players scored — which is becoming a common trail of this year's squad. "On any given night, we re not sure who Maple Valley's Aaron Tobias (50) maneuvers around the Portland defense to put up a shot in Tuesday's 74-66 overtime win. Wednesday P.M. Friendly.Jtor Parties 43-25; Varney's 4214-2514: Nashville Chiropractic 37-31; Misfits 35-33; Mace's Ph 3314-3414; Eye and Em Specialists 33-35; Hair Care 32-36; Valley Realty 31-37; Lifestyles 2714-4014; H A S Machine 2514-4254. High Games and Series - L Potter 202-543; M. Snyder 184-503; J. Doster 178-462; T. Soys 185-432; J. Pettengill 157-421; C. Shellenbarger 130-356; C. Trambull 47-364; B Estep I48-W9; L. Elliston 188; T. Christopher 182; M. Dull 151; C. Trumbull 147; P. Frederickson 167; S. Sebastian 189; P Snyder 142; G. Otis 166; J. Gardner 140; S. VanCampen 168; N. Varney 159. Tbundvy A.M. Question Marks 40-28; Hummers 39V4-28H; Varneys 39-29; Hastings Bowl 36S6-3IH; Lucky Shots 36-32; LeHarves 36-32; Bosleys 35^-32*6; Leftovers 33H-34V4; Valley Realty 30-38 Good Games and Series — S. Sebastian 207-496; F. Schneider 176-478; J. Lets 159-456; D Collier 152-422; B Estep 157- 419; D Olmstead 153-408; L Johnson 158- 394; S Salazar 139-373; A. Boniface 133-364; S Mogg 175. M Atkinson 163; T Joppe 155; R Kuempel 151; P. Godbey 147; B. Norris 145; B. Bodo 121; M Steinbrecher 119; K Kesler 112. T. Neytneiyer 224-596; M. Kuhlman 190; M. Back 210-537; L. Burch 197; G. Snyder 196; G. HtftBe 216. Womens High Games A Series G. Buchanan 215; B. Wilkins 213; R. Burch 168; D. McCole 177; L. Miller 138-386; C. Reed 172; S. Bowman 184; J. Brysns 168-447. will step up," Reese said. In Tuesday's contest. Maple Valley's frontcourt star Aaron Tobias was held to six points during regulation, but came out to score seven more markers during the overtime session. A turnaround jumper by Tobias gave the Lions a 61-59 advantage with 3:40 to play and another strong inside move by Tobias made the score 63-60 with 2:30 left in the non-con fere nee lilt. Tobias' final basket increased Maple Valley's lead to 68-61 with 1:20 remaining. "Mr. (Jerry) Reese tries to run a lot of the offense through me." Tobias said. "We have a team that can back door real great." Scott Heyboer also contributed to the Lions* overtime surge, scoring a hoop on a nice pass from Adam Thayer. Scott Heyboer lopped Maple Valley with 19 points. "Just to set up a play and get the back doors when they were open." Scott Heyboer said of his team's overtime scheme. The Lions also received 10 points from Adam Dnksna. nine from Brian Hopkins and eight points from Damon Patrick. Reese gave special recognition to Hopkins' overall performance. "Hopkins did a great job at the end: Hopkins had a marvelous effort.* Reese said. Ben Spitzley tallied 21 points, including four three-pointers, to lead the Portland 10-point Portland surge. Still, lhe Lions were determined not to fold and tallied nine of lhe third quarter s last 11 points. Scott Heyboer scored five of the nine, including a three-pointer and Tobias and Hopkins added two points apiece. Pele Kellcpourcy tied the game at 48-48 with a triple at the 7:10 mark of the fourth quarter and Hopkins canned another threepointer to put the Lions up 55-52 with 4:30 remaining in regulation. Scon Heyboer put in a Patrick long range miss to keep Maple Valley in charge. 57-55. with 2:15 left to play. Thayer made the Lions' final two points with a couple of chanty tosses in the final minute. Tobias said that confidence is a key to Maple Valley's early success and was hoping that the holiday break hadn't taken the momentum away. "We always make it a point to win and play with as much confidence as we can." Tobias said. "Il was import an I io ourselves to play with the same intensity." And the fine wine theory certainly was acknowledged by Scott Heyboer "We know that we can beat anybody." Scott Heyboer said. "We have more maturity than last year." "We knew that he could jump out and shoot at will." Reese said of Spitzley's golden touch. Maple Valley started off the game with visions of blowing it wide open. The Lions scored eight of the game's first 10 points, but still managed to fall behind 13-12 after the first eight minutes. A Driksna three-pointer gave the Lions a 15-13 lead at the 7:20 mark of the second quarter and a Tobias shot off the glass evened things at 17-17 with 5:18 left in the stanza. Driksna nailed another triple, giving Maple Valley a 26-23 advantage at 2:44 and Mike Heyboer connected on a pull up jumper to make the score 30-26 Lions with just 30 seconds remaining in the first half. Maple Valley held a 30-27 edge at intermission and came out of lhe lockeroom with long range plans. Patrick canned two quick three-pointers, lhe last of those putting the Lions in front 36-34 at the 4:50 mark of the third quarter. "Our goal was to at least take 25 threepointers." Scott Heyboer said. We know we can score inside, so it helps if we can hit from the outside." Portland, however, tallied the game's next 10 points as the Maple VaUey team started to fall into a funk. A technical foul for having six players on the court was the biggest disaster for Reese's squad during the SCORES C league: Riverbend 22 vs. Carpenter Plumbing 35; Union Bank 49 vs. JDI 25. B Minor: Bliss 36 vs. Grandma's Green Tree 49; Motor Honey 68 vs. Hastings Drill Team 35; Richie's Koffee Shop 71 vs. Grandma's Green Tree 38. B Major: Lakewood Merchants 74 vs Blair Landscaping 68; Hastings Merchants 56 vs. Cappon Oil 51; Law and Disorder 50 vs. Boslcy/Masse 40; Mainstreet Savings Bank 73 vs Peterson's 78. Law and Disorder 45 vs Cappon Oil 'A C league Union Bank JDI Carpenter Plumbing. Riverbend Ag Boys B Minor Motor Honey Richie's Koffee Shop Hastings Drill Team Grandma's Green Tree Bliss B Major Peterson's Lakewood Merchants. Hastings Merchants Blair Landscaping Law A Disorder Mainstreet Savings Bank. Cappon Oil Massc/Bodey PUBLIC NOTICE For your insurance* c.ill PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.-t. on January 9.1S96 at lhe Village Hall. 100 E. Main Street, lor the purpose of reviewing the proposed 1996 Budget Farmers Insurance • Village of Middleville * This notice Is given in accordance with the Mlchlgwt Open Meetings Act ol 1976 Dated: January 2. 1996 Evartt Q. Menshum Village Manager DHcovef the advantage of ante coverage with Farm­ er!. No overlap coverage; one Agent provide! mean­ ingful laving! and give! fan, fair, friendly service. ATTENTION PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP IS IN SEARCH OF A CARING INDIVIDUAL WHO TAKES PRIDE IN THEIR WORK. Call a Farmers Agent for boat inwrance. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARD WORKING. SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL WHO TAKES PRIDE IN GARY BEGG, LUTCF THEIR WORK TO FU THE VACANCY OF SEXTON. IF YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE THE PERSON FOR THIS JOB. CONTACT THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL GARY BEGG AGENCY Aoto, Boom, UN, CotnmrcW 128 S. IftcNgan, Hattinp, Ml 4WM 10115 S. NORRIS ROAD. DELTON MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 9005:00 taMUtll OR CALL (616) 623-2665 THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS JOB CLOSES FEBRUARY 2 1996 AT 5:00 P.M. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings BdlUiei* at any of these area locations... Senior Citizens Kuempel 40-28; Nash 40-28; Woodmansee 38^-29**; Colvin 36*6-31'6; Beckwith 36*6-31 *6; Brodock 35*6-32*6; Olis 35*6-32*6; Jestck 35-33; Moucoulis make up; Fnend 33-35; Snyder 33:-35; Dowding 33-35; Hall 32-36; Brewer make up; Schlachter 29-39. Richardson 26-42 Good Games and Series ladies - P Snyder 159-421; B Hathaway 184-525; G Denny 142; M Beckwith 132; L Wellman 147; I. Seeber 148; G Potter 182-427; S Sabastun 194-545; R Kuempel 170-402. D Haywood 128; E.B Moore 196-466. Y Markley 198-507; B Johnson 167-425 Good Games and Serie* Men — C Jesick 198-580. C. Allman 150-430; B Terry 204-500; A. Brewer 158; T Spoelstra 217-471; R Schlachter 184-487; J Katky 175-463; W Brodbeck 178-509; J Mercer 186-442. D Hall 202-484; M Hall 156; H Hawkins 144 Recreation Bowling l eague 3 Fairchilds 4; Barry Automotive and Woodland Boys 3; Harder-Warner and Cross’ Country Homes 2; and Carlton Center Ex cavating and Freeport Elevator I. Good Game* and Series — R Nichols 220-512; J Usbomc 111 203-509. G Yoder 233-538; R King 227-548; T Westbrook 213-581; E Olson 505; J Buehler 210; T Burch 200; and D Lambert 204-580 Tuesday Mixed Lockshop 8-0, Black Sheep 7-1; Consumers Concrete 4-4; Advanced Commercial Printing 4-4; Viking 4-4; Hastings Bowlers 4-4; Lam mo's Clowns 3-5; Pin Seekers 3-5; Bye 2-6; Neighbors 1-7. Gun Lake — In Hastings — In Middleville — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb's Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J's Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Back Door Deli Terry's Tick Tock S&S Country Store In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-O Shell In Nashville — South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1996 A Mulliken man recently pleaded no con­ test in Barry County Circuit Court to a re­ duced charge of attempted larceny in a build­ ing. Under terms of the plea agreement, the original charge of larceny over $100 against Travis Metcalf, 24, was dismissed. According to a police report from Michigan Slate Police, Metcalf is accused of stealing an exotic bird from a pen in Castleton Township. He allegedly took an emerald spaulding hen, which is a peacock A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but the plea is not an admission of guilt in any other court matter, such as a civil suit. Under lhe plea agreement, prosecutors have agreed to recommend a sentence of two years probation with no initial jail time to be served. The charge carries a maximum sen­ tence of two years in prison and a $1,000 fine. • A Wayland man was sentenced to two months in jail after pleading guilty to a re­ duced charge of drunk driving. Robert Holland. 19. was ordered to serve 60 days in the Barry County Jail, with 30 days of the sentence suspended until the end of his probation. He was placed on probation for two years. He pleaded guilty to operating under lhe in­ fluence of liquor (OUIL) in November. Under terms of the plea agreement with prosecutors, charges of driving with a suspended license and OUIL causing serious injury were (topped. "You're lucky your friend wasn't killed or you'd be on your way to prison." said Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. "You're lucky you weren't killed yourself." remaining five months have been suspended until the end of his two-year probationary acntence His driver's license alio has been suspended for 90 days. Boze s attorney, David Kuzava, said his ac­ tions were "100 percent attributed to the fact he drank a large amount of alcohol.* • A 36-year-old Hastings man. whose sen­ tencing was postponed one week for failing to pay court-ordered fines, was placed in the Barry County Jail. Randall Dulyca will spend the next week in jail and by his next court date must provide proof that he had intended to pay the $8,500 in court fines and costs. Dulyca told Judge Fisher he had $5,000 of the money and in­ tended to pay the court, but while transport­ ing the money from Florida he lost it. Dulyca told the court be suffered a seizure while in a Florida airport. He said he was un­ conscious for three hours, and he awoke in a hospital. He said he then noticed his bag filled with $5,000 cash was gone. Fisher said Dulyea's excuse was "just a lit­ tle bit fishy. You have no records to show you ever had the $5,000 you mysteriously • A Nashville man was re sentenced to as many as 15 years in prison for robbery after the Michigan Supreme Court said his original sentence did not follow guidelines. Larry Dinger. 47, wai re sentenced by Judge Fisher to 72 to 180 months in prison, with credit for 1,053 days already served. Fisher used lhe sentencing guidelines for robbery, stating the $5,500 he took repre­ sented the victim's life savings. Retired Judge Richard Shuster had sentenced Dinger in 1993 under the guidelines for safe breaking, when in fact safe breaking does not have guidelines, the Supreme Court said. Dinger had pleaded guilty in 1993 to break­ ing into his mother-in-law's home, in ex­ change for the safe breaking charge being lost." Dulyca was found guilty of larceny by con­ version in August. • A Hastings man was sentenced to six months in jail for impaired driving and ob­ structing a police officer. Todd Boze, 30. will serve the first month of his sentence in the Barry County Jail. The Call...The Hastings BANNER / <ri Salt \uft>in>'ii\i FOR SALE, 1992 CHEVY C1S66 pickup, 2WD. V-6, LAKEFRONT. Wall Lake, Delton. Modern 2-bedroom. 1 year lease, deposit and refer- drives good. 103,000 miles (mostly highway). This is a //<•//» \\ allied 529 WEEKLY! Mailing comrany letters from home. Mruy job* available. Easy! No bom. Call for free information. 1-617-455-1946 (24 tai.) STYLIST: PROGRESSIVE SALON. EARN UP TO $33,0M/YEAR OR MORE. EXCELLENT BUSINESS PLAN. IN CALEDONIA. VISUAL CHANGES, •91-9257. / hank h»b\ Winilrti LICENSED DAYCARE has openings. Very caring and loving home, near central School. References available. 948-8978 people who stood by us during lhe illness and death of our beloved husband, father, and phone calls of concern, Howers, American Cancer Society, First United Methodist Church, Barry Coun’y Hospice, and Hope United Methodist Church. To Ivan** hod of friends who gave of their lime, in his honor, to be with our family at the visitation Dr. Steven Wildren and staff, Pennock Hospital and tuft at various times of hospitalization, Bany/Eston Health Dept, Dr Wflma Ewald and Oncology DepL at Grand Rapids Blodgett SITES AND HAPPY HOMES! Many model* on display at Yankee Springs Meadows newest addition. Low down details! 616-795-7900 1-800-531-1504 \aittntal TWO DAY MOVING SALE, January 6, 1030-2.-00, Jammy 7.1.-00-12.-00. Washer and dryer or l</\ 846,666/YR. INCOME POTENTIAL. Home typtatv 1-800-898-9778, ExL T-5220 5850 Mod Lake Road, E<nnrae.Ml AIRLINE JOBS- to $14/hr ♦ 5 STEEL BLDGS. FACTORY level! Start now! 616-949-2424 JOB LINE Fee specials, 21x24 io 80 x 150. Save ) an CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our GRAND VALUE HOMES: construction for show bldg. 616-323-2288 BEAUTIFUL BRASS HEAD ■ BOARD and Queen size Scaly Posturpcdic firm mattress set, 1 ELECTRONICS TECH- io $18/ta ♦ great benefits! Many! Entry/ skilled 'ml! Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOB LINE Fee Alien was ordered to serve 12 month* in jail, with credit for 30 days already served. The remaining 11 months have been sus­ pended, and he will serve (hem on a tether program in his home. r’ : • A Hastings pun was sentenced to six months in jail for criminal sexual conduct John Hill. 19. will serve six months in the with a 10-year-old child. Judge Fisher told Hill if be violate* his probation, he will be sent to prison for five OFFICE ASSISTANT/ CLERICAL- to $10.49/ta ♦ taU benefits (Distribution Co.) Entry level! General office duties! Start now! 616-949-2424 JOB LINE Fee Daniel Cullers, 30, will have a jury trial Jan. 29. He is accused of fourth-degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct with a person between the age* of 13 and 16, and being a habitual of­ fender, fourth offense. BEDROOM OUTFIT, 6 PIECES, very beautiful tradi­ tional oak finish. Built very ROUTE DRIVER- to $38,OOO/yr ♦ fall benefits (Major chip Co.) Daily route! Home night*. Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOB LINE Fee months old. Cost $1300 new. Mast Sell! $300 for all! 1-517 699-2251 • A Middleville man pleaded not guilty to charges be forced sex on > woman. Geoffrey Schreiner, 44, will have a pretrial n lhe charge of criminal sexual conduct in Jhe third degree Jan. 11. He faces a maximum WAREHOUSE/ STOCKERSto $930/hr ♦ benefits! (Perma­ nent) Will train! Major Co.! Entry level. Start now! 616-949-2424 JOB LINE Fee Le ft hand. 9 degrees loft, stifT Mb. Ivan J. (Virginia) Snyder KING SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC mattress set "Deluxe ModcF with frame, 2 weeks old. Cost over $1300, kD for $300. 1-517-676-6414 HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidalion•Turaed down? problem credit? We can he)p!*Fast, easy - CaD 24 hours. AAA Mortgage * Taylor Mr. Mrs. Ivsn J. (Ike) Snyder, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel (Jill) Matthews and Hollic Elizabeth Mr. A Mrs Corey Medden QUEEN SIZE SIMMONS BEAUTY REST firm mattress set with frame (2 month* old). Cost $800 new, sacrifice $200. 1-517-699-2251 FOR SALE: Nordic Track Walk Fit with workout compu$635 sell 948-3909 for $475. CENA’s First and second shifts, varied hours available, if not already certified nursing assistant class Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification Excellent employ­ ment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field Afl shifts availaH- upon hire We offer beahh insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a staffing wage of $6 55 per hour Classes start January 17 and end January 31 The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6 15AM until 3 00PM If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8 00AM and 4 30PM Monday through Friday to fifl out an application before January 10. 1996 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calk please Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE Fire damages Hastings a.id Woodland Fre Departments responded lo a house fire on 'iagta : Road last Wednesday The home of Thom Ratdift was daraged after a fire Parted '■ in a woodburing chimney Dec. 27. The fire was contained to the south aids of the home, including the exterior porch, roof and attic. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Ceria said the damage was estimated at $30,000. No one was injured in the fire • A Woodland man believed urbave mental disabilities was sentenced to a year in jail on charges of criminal sexual conduct. Dennis Allen, 33, who is already serving a five-year probation sentence and a year under bouse arrest for molesting a boy, was given BEAUTIFUL MATCHING COUCH, love seal and chair, 1 week old, $275 for alt Kirby sweeper (late model) with attachments, $100. 1-517-699-4148 Call Ambulance Service, Wren Funeral Home, pallbearers, Cheryl W., and all the kind people who offered lo help in offense charge carries a sentence anywhere between one and five years and a fine between $500 and $5 The charges stem from an accident on Wellman Road Oct. 6. He pleaded not guilty to the charges in November. offer. 1-517-699-4148 BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special­ ist Insured and guaranteed work. Can Journeyman Brian Stade, 616-374-4338. Barry • A Stanton man will have a jury trial in February on drunk driving charge*. Richard Rutherford. 36. will stand trial on four charges Feb. 6. He is accused of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense; resisting and obstructing a police officer, driving with a suspended license; and using a false or forged driver's license. The license violstion* are misdemeanors with 90-dsy jail sentences, the resisting police officer charge has a maximum two-year GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER-to $ 13.29/hr+great benefits (Union position) Entry/ skilled level. Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOB LINE Fee $100. Call 891-0536. Sobong, Tendercare, Fisher said if Court of Appeals applies the guidelines for breaking and entering, he would have handed down the same sentence. Dinger signed a paper requesting the appointment of an appellate attorney. •A Delton man will stand trial on sex Church damaged in truck accident The Delton Seventh Day Adventist Church was damaged when a pickup truck crashed Into It. -• •" - ' . Vcrn Demon. 77. whose truck struck the church at 2005 W. Piter Road after being struck by another vehicle, was cited for failure to yield by pulling out in front of the driver. Demon was attempting to cross Pita Road from Cedar Creek to enter the church when the accident occurred. Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings post said Dernau's Ford Ranger pulled lo front ot a Dodge Ram driven by Dart Lebster. 40. of Delton. Lebstas pickup struck Demon's, forcing Demon's track across the road and into the church building. Demon was taken by Delton Emergency Medical Services to Battle Creek Community Hospital. Lebster was not injured. One arrested,- one hurt in crash A man was arrested for drunk driving after an automobile accident in which a woman was injured. A 31-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor Jan. 1 after a 1 a.m. accident on Wall Lake Road. His Chrysler New Yorker struck a R> d Taurus driven by William Hallack. 20. of Augusta. Hallack waa exiting a driveway on Wall Lake near Bendcre Road when the accident occurred. He told deputies .ram the Barry County Sheriffs Department he did not see any car headlights ■ first, and by the lime be saw the other man’s headlights it was loo late to The New Yorker was headed east on Wall Lake Road when the two care collided, forcing both Into a tree on the north side of the road. Both drivers were not injured, but Hallack s passenger, Theresa Schneider, 19, of Richland, was taken to Borges* Hospital with her injuries. The Kalamazoo man was arrested after tests showed he had a .13 blood alcohol level. pendent examination to determine if he is competent to stand trial for criminal sexual dent examination by a psychiatrist to deteris incompetent to stand trial. He bad under­ gone an examination from tbc Center for Forensic Psychiatry, but Thorpe's attorney, William Doherty, said that evaluation was completed by a psychologist who did not take all factors into consideration. Thorpe will have a pretrial on the charges Jan. 18. Jury no-shows will be arrested by Kurd Mauck Staff Writer Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher issued bench warrants last Thursday to 16 people who failed to appear for jury duty. The people had been summoned to Circuit Court for a show cause bearing to explain Free consultation. LUCRATIVE PROFIT POTENTIAL! Pre-engineered building industry has dealership opportunity available in select areas. Call to qualify. (303) 758-4135. Ext 1501 PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Sleven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, ail workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. CKC»rr RHIUM fHcuum Wo Rofinance • • • • BcAoon Poyment* Due Post Due Ten®* Divorce Settlement* Cash Out Rental Propertie* ALTIUIATIVE M01TCA6E SOLUTIONS 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 Man pleads no contest to embezzlement charge by Karen M.uck 5to#Wri/er A Hastings man pleaded no contest io a charge be embezzled money from a restaurant where be once worked. Timothy K. Willson Jr., 27, entered lhe no contest plea in Barry County Circuit Court Jan. 2 to a charge of embezzlement under $100. Under the plea bargain agreement with Barry County prosecutors, the original charges of embezzlement over $100 and attempted entry without breaking were dropped. Willson, who was the manager of the Mason-Davis Line Restaurant al 333 W. State Sl in Hastings, was accused of embezzling more than $20,000 from the restaurant, said Hastings City Police Detective Tom Pennock. The embezzlement allegedly took ptace over almost three years, from June 1992 to March 1995, Pennock He said Willson was arrested after a twomonth investigation into why the restaurant was losing money. Willson stood mute to the original charges in November, and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf at that time. The restaurant, which has since gone out of business, is now for sate. Under the terms of his no contest plea, sentencing for Willson has been delayed for one year, until Jan. 2, 1997. During lhe next year, he is to pay back the money he was accused of embezzling. A cap of $10,000 has been set on the restitution he must pay. The sentence Willson receives will depend on bow be handles the restitution payments. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty pica in that a conviction can be entered, but it not an admission of guilt in any other court matter, such as a civil suit. why they did not appear for jury duty as re­ quested last summer. None appeared this time either, so Fisher issued arrest warrants for all 16. They are now charged with contempt of court. Fisher said the charge is a misde­ meanor, with a possible 30 day jail sentence and $250 fine. Fisher said the jieople were given several warning letters before Thursday's action was taken. They were notified of tirir selection for jury duty by mail July 21. After they did not respond to lhe letter, a similar reminder tetter was malted Sept 1. On Nov. 30, certi­ fied tetters were sent to the people who still did not respond, telling them to appear for I’hureday's show cause bearing. Of the 16 people, four were from Plain­ well. four from Delton, two from Hickory Comers, two from Hastings, and one each from Middleville. Nashville, Dowling and Bellevue. To learn how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Chad Abuse today. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-01-11.pdf cf64555873503022dbd7b04d9e212484 PDF Text Text HASiIKGS pubuc library . Workers picket at Flexfab Nashville man going to Bosnia See Page 2 See Page 3 • nr M Wrestling fierce at Lamb tourney See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 nastincj? Fubl u Library 121 b. church St. Hastings, Hl 4QnS8 Hastings VOLUME 141, NO. 47 News Briefs THURSDAY. JANUARY 11. 1996 Early On. foe Parent Support Group and the Barry Intermediate School District win apcoaor a stress manty meat workshop from 7 to 9 p m. Turedsy. Jan 16. at the B1SD office. 535 Wen Woodlawn. Hastings Tte workshop will be free and open to am parena of schooi-aged children Mimi Gabriel will reeve as workshop foefowor. She has a bachelor of aru degree with a secondary reaching cer­ tificate and tan nearly finished wort on her master's degree in public Film to assist fund-raising The children , movie "Bako'' will be shown at I and Span. Friday. Jan. 19. at tire Cinema to help Cental Elementary frffo-graders raise money. The film it an animated true story about "the bravest dog ever." There win be a 32 admituon price, with SI for pop aad popcure. Reading Club starts Jan. 15 lUanngt Public Library patrorei can lock fora ltd to foe annual Winter Adult Reading Club, which starts Monday. Ian. 15. The theme this year reflect! on the edebrauon at the library'! centennial Century Readers " The reading dab will last through April 15 Each participant will receive a reading log and all hooka mutt be from the librery. The goal it to read 15 bookland the grand prize will be a canvat book bag wifo foe ceateaniai logo. Signup and details are available al the library, or call 945-4263 Family Ag Day slated for Jan. 20 The 1996 Central Michigan Family Ag Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. at Lakewood High School Registration will be at 9 a.m.. with breakfast available on a first-come, firstserved bun. beginning at 9:30. The Ag Day each year attracts bet­ ween 500 and 600 people, who enjoy a day that includes breakfast, educational programming, commercial exhibits, beahh screening and a keynote speaker. Author Chick Moorman, director of the Institute for Personal Power in Saginav. will be the keynote speaker. His topic will be “Farm Family Spirit: A Celebration of Love. Strength and Sofidmry." There also will be kids’ clasae* and a variety otgeneral and agriculture-related workshops for adults. The state’s No­ Till Association also will meet, from 9 a.m. io 1 p.m. The Ag Day is sponsored by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Services in Barry. Ionia and Eaton counties. It is open to anyone interested. For more information, call the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service at 048-4862 Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 PRICE 25* Ex-JEDC Director Rahn hired by city Stress management workshop planned admuustratns. Gabriel hat 13 yean experience as a health educator for Allegan General Hospital and the Allegan County Health Department. She it working at a consultaut for Sylvia's Place, a project to establidi a shelter for battered women in Allegan. For more information about the workshop or about Eady CM or the Parent Support Group, call Angela Jones ■ 945-9545. etreaaine 33. ANNER L Joseph Rahn by David T. Young Editor L. Joseph Rahn, former executive director of tire now-dafunct Joint Economic Develop:rent Corr million (JEDC, has, been appointed to the new poet of economic development director for the City of Hastings. Rahn, whose appointment was confirmed by City Council Monday night, will wort under City Manager Howard Penrod at an annual salary of $39,408. which is the same be bad been making with the JEDC. Hit contract will be good until at least June 30. The JEDC. a cooperative city-county ven­ ture to secure grants and stimulate economic development In Hastings and Barry County, was disbanded last month after the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted to stop funding the program. The county and city each had been paying 520.000 annually for the program, the costs of which mostly were in salaries and fringe benefits for personnel. Business rent within the Industrial incubator was another way costs were picked up. But the County Board last month decided to discontinue its support. Chairman James Bailey said the county wants to look "at go­ ing in a different direction" on economic de­ velopment and seeking grams and it couldn't afford to support the JEDC In its budget any more. "Were taking Joe in-house here until June 30." said Mayor Frank Campbell. "Then well decide on the next fiscal year. Well periods fjr lire JEDC and incuoator had to be drawn ip. The county budget it from the tian to ire end of the year while the dry's la from July 1 to June 30. Penrod stressed ihai despite the loss of county funding, the city probably will not pay any more than it has before. This is be­ cause grant writer Ozzie Parks, one of the JEDC staffers, now hat decided to wort only on a contract basis rather than full time, and because the travel budget will decrease. He said the city will be contributing the same money, only paying it earlier. "We look at this move as an opportunity." Rahn said. "Ozzie hat been valuable to ut. but be will still be available for projects." Rahn told the council dial the incubator now has about 60 peopt.- working inside, with one company already a graduate and others making plant to move to the indus­ trial part near Star School Road. CNC Manufacturing. Sabre Manufact­ uring. Halo Products and Royal Products are moving to the industrial park with the help ot approval of a community development See RAHN, continued on page 10 Bailey and Newman will lead County Board again in 1996 County commissioners James Bailey (left) and Lew Newman take their oafs, administered by Deputy Clerk Miriam White after Bailey was re-elected County Board chairman and Newman, vice chairman, by unanimous ballots by their peers on Tuesday. County OKs landfill host agreement by Etelne Gilbert Auistant Editor After countless hours of negotiations between Barry County Board Chairman James Bailey and officials connected with tire county's only landfill and attorneys for both sides, a host agreement to govern the landfill has been finalized. Bailey noted that eight mouths ago negotiations were al a standstill. He said the new results are the "best" the county could do. and it will be up to governing bodies in the county and their constituents to decide if the county can live with the contract. The contract could be belter or it could be worse, he and the county's environmental attorney. Doug Donnell agree. The agreement has the potential to be in effect until the year 2010. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday gave Ils stamp of approval. 7-1. to the host agreement with See LANDFILL, continued page 3 Donation honors Sue Drummond by Elaine Gilbert Asrirtanr Editor The Thornapple Aru Council of Barry County and local an education for children have been bolstered by the largest financial gift in the Ans Council's 10 year history. Donald J. Drummond has given the Ara Council a 550.000 gift by establishing the Sue Drummond An Education Fund, in honor of his wife, a co-founder of the Ara Council who died In October. He issued a challenge to other contributors to collectively match that amount In the next three years. Drummond said he will contribute up to $50,000 more to the fund, depending on the amount raised by others. The fund has been established like an endowment fund, to be administered by the Ara Council, so contributions will be invested and only the income or interest will be spent. The gift was formally announced Tuesday have II in-house and have control over it." Councilman David J asperse said. "It is the city's position that it was nor our decision to discontinue the JEDC They (the county) think they can gel more grams by taking a different route. "Because of where we are. this may be a plus for ua... I don't think It'a going to cost us any more money. For the city. I think this will be a big plus. "I think we should do thia for six months and then see how it comes out" As director of the JEDC. Rahn's job was to seek and write applications for federal and state grants, oversee the Hastings industrial incubator and drum up business for commu­ nities in the county. There were some com­ plaints that Rahn was doing most of his wort for Hastings and not enough for other areas in the county The job description for economic devel­ opment director says he will "Plan evaluate and direct programs that support and implemcnl the Hastings economic strategic plan and capital improvement; program. Advise and assist the city manager (Penrod), public worts director (Jeff Mansfield) and local business community in identifying eco­ nomic development tools and programs that will improve the business climate in the city of Hastings and create or retain business em­ ployment.” Among his chief duties will be handling the incubator, seeking and applying for gram, working with the Hastings Downtown Development Authority Board and Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and overseeing a business retention program Penrod told the council Monday night that in order to make the transition a smooth one. a revised budget with common fiscal City Environmental Services Landfill of Hastings and Hastings Sanitary Service (HSS) landfill owned by Detroit-based City Management, pending clarification of several Hems. Before the host agreement can become effective it has to be approved as an amendment to the County Solid Waste Management Plan, which means the County night at the Ara Council's annual meeting. "We really appreciate the generosity and spirit of his gift." outgoing Ara Council President Kathy Crane said Wednesday. "It's very much in keeping with what Sue would want Having that (fund) means she is still pan of the Arts Council Tbit It creating a luting legacy tor the young people of the county. We hope other people will follow Don's example." Crane said. "If we can reach the match, it would be significant Income." she said noting that the endowment fund could have u much as 5150,000 earning income or interest. The fund earnings will be used exclusively to expose county children to the arts. Crane said, which it the Ara Council's main thrust. "That covers much of all that wc do. like the symphony and Ans Alive." She said the definition of ara exposure includes "doing, listening or watching." The ara programs can include graphic arts, mutic. fiber arts, literature and performing ara. "We have always been looking to set up an endowment fund and this is going to allow us to continue our programs with more financial security." Crane said. "We may be able to offer reduced rates to children for the symphony.” No more than one-half of the earnings may be used for arts scholarships in a given year and no more than one-fourth may be given to a single recipient in any one year, according to stipulations Drummond set up with the fund. The fund may not be used for capital expenditures,” Crane added. "Anything wc raise, up io 550.000 Don will match until Dec. 31. 1998" and ail contributions to the Ara Council are tax deductible, she said. Donations to Sue’s fund should be indicated for that purpose. People may also donate to the Arts Council for other programming and those Donald J. Drummond receives a lifelime membership from the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County in appreciation of his support The presentation is made by Kathy Crane, outgoing Arts Council president gifts are tax deductible. loo. A standing committee of the Arts Council comprised of board members and general membership, will administer the Sue See DONATION continued page 6 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 4, 1996 Former elected officials to get less sick pay than requested by David T. Young Editor Most non-union city employees will get 4.8 percent pay raises for the next year, but the former clerk and treasurer will get a lot less than what they asked for in unused sick time. Clerk Sharon Vickery -nd Treasurer Jane Barlow, both of whom retired at the end of 1995 because their positions were merged and appointed by city charter, were granted 100 percent pay for unused vacation time, but they only received a fraction of what they requested in unused sick pay. Hastings City Council voted to give Vickery $4,723.44 and Barlow $3,467.79 in unused sick pay. using a formula that apples to union personnel when they leave. That formula is 30 percent of a maximum of 100 days. News Briefs Gun Lake Fest to start Jan. 26 The 15th annual Gun Lake Winterfest celebration will be held Friday evening. Jan. 26, and all day Saturday. Jan. 27. at the Allegan County Park. Gun Lake. Activities this year will include the fishing contest (which already has started), a Vegas night, the Mr. Winterfest competition, a tug of war for area schools and open classes, children's games, an exotic animal collection, swim suit review, broom ball, polar bear dip. arm wrestling, petting zoo, chicken drop, poker run. karaoke, bingo, danc­ ing and food. For more information, call 792-2219 or 672-7822 ‘Walk for Warmth’ will be Feb. 24 The 11th annual “Walk for Warmth” fund-raiser in Barry County will be held in Hastings and in Orangeville on Satur­ day. Feb. 24. Proceeds collected from pledges will be used to help the needy and elderly with home heating bills during the winter months Pledges arc made to each walker for a set distance or each mile covered. More than $10,000 was raised last year in Barry County. The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan collected more than $70,000 overall. The Hastings walk will start at the Free Methodist Church. 301 East State Road. Jim McMellen and some friends also plan to stay outdoors with just a card­ board box for shelter during one night next mnnth. For mere information on walking or pledging, call 948-4260 Health department sets immunizations The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have two immunization clinics in the next couple of weeks. One will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 17. at the Nashville Masonic Temple. 307 Main St.. Nashville. Another is scheduled for 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Jan. 20. at the BarryEaton District Health Department offices at 110 W Center St.. Hastings No appointments arc necessary, but parents are urged to bring their children's immunization records Most immunizations are free. For more information, call the Health Department at 945-9516. Annual Soil/Water meeting Saturday The annual meeting of the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The event usually is held in April, but because farmers arc busy with spring ac­ tivities then, it is being tried this year in the middle of winter. A 45-minut** session on fish, wildlife and farm ponds will start things, follow ed by a chili and sandwich lunch at 11: 30 Silent auction bidding closes at 12: 20 p.m The business meeting and awards will take place at 12:30 Both the pond session and the meeting are open to the public. Participants will receive a coupon for $5 off the registra­ tion fee of a pond workshop scheduled for later this winter Cost of the chili/sandwich lunch is S3 per person and each family attending is asked to bnng a salad or dessert to pass. Table service will be provided Reservations are not necessary For more information or to donate items to the silent auction, call the Soil and Water Conservation District office at 948-8056 Vickery and Barlow both asked for 50 percent of a much larger amount of unused accumulated sick days. Part of the problem in the issue, city officials said, is that there is no way to determine exactly how many days they were entitled to and didn't use any figures, except for what the two reported. Another sticky point is that both were elected officials. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes told council members they are not obligated to pay any employee who leaves unused sick or vacation time, but nothing would prohibit the gesture, either. Mayor Frank Campbell said he didn’t recall any other city employee getting a package such as Vickery and Barlow requested There was plenty of debate on the issue because the two have been regarded as valued Tree recycling service offered The employees of Consumers Power Company's Hastings service center. 1125 W. Green St., will become a Christmas tree recycling center during the week of Jan. 15-19. Local residents may drop off their Christmas trees any time during the week at the drop site designated on the west side of the service center. ■’rews then will recycle the trees using a company chipper. Showcase to have 3 gospel singers Barbara Follis. Jim Gibson and Scott Price will be featured in a Musicians Showcase gospel musk program at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s. Follis. from Otsego, sang at the Chris­ ty Lane Theatre in Branson. Mo. She is making her debut at the Showcase. Gibson, a member of the Thomapplc River Boys, is a teacher and coach al Delton High School, but lives in Hastings. He will be backed up by Dale Barry in his performance. Price, of Hastings, is making a return visit. He blends southern gospel, light contemporary Christian and country musical styles into his musk. Seating at the Showease is on a first- t come, first-served basis. Mural design contest slated The Thomapplc Arts Council of Barry County is sponsoring a mural design contest. The mural will be displayed on the east wall of the Cinema 4 Theater downtown. The contest is open to everyone, and a $200 design prize will be awarded to the winner. The Cinema 4 wall is constructed of cinder block and the space to be covered is about 113 feu wide and varies from 20 to 24 feet high. The design must be drawn to scale, provide the artists' colors and be accom­ panied by a written description of the mural The actual design is up to the artist. Applications will be received until March 29. Contestants will be notified by April 15. The mural will be developed during the spring and summer. Mural designs should be submitted to the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. P.O. Box 512, Hastings. Mkh 49058 Nominations due for Miss Delton Nominations for the Miss Delton con­ test are due by Friday. Jan. 26. Any Delton area resident may nominate a young woman in grades nine through eleven who hasn't been selected in a previous pageant Students and school faculty also are encouraged to nominate. The pageant will be held at 7 p.m. Fri­ day. March 8, at the Delton High School auditorium, where Miss Delton and her four court members will be selected. Candidates will be judged on their poise grammar, neatness and the con­ tents of their answers to five prepared questions. One other answer to a ques­ tion will be spontaneous The winner will receive a $500 educa­ tional scholarship and members of the court each will receive a $50 U.S. Sav­ ings Bond. Miss Delton and her court will preside over the annual Fixindcrs Weekend in August and act as community ambas'adors. Nominations should include the name of the girl, her address, phone number and grade level. The person making the nomination also should include bask in­ formation about himself or herself Nomination forms are available at First of America Bank. Felpausch. Delton Hardware. Mid-Lakes Screen Printing and Active Wear The nominations should be sent to Miss Delton 1996. PO Box 444. Delton. Mich 49046 long-time public servants. At one point, there was a motion to table the issue, but that was voted down 6-3. Finally, council voted 7-2 for the formula used for union employees, with Councilmen Joe Bleam and Barry Wood dissenting. Both had been in favor of tabling the issue. In the vote to give the two retired city officials 100 percent of their unused vacation pay. a move strongly recommended by Qty Manager Howard Penrod. Council Members Evelyn Brower and Miriam White voted "no." After Vickery and Barlow stepped down, their elected positions were replaced by the new appointed clerk/treasurer/finance director's post taken by Ev Manshum. When asked if someone else would be hired to fill another slot in that office. Penrod said. "Al this point, we re not in a position to make a recommendation. We want to let Ev come on beard and see what happens. We may fill a new position in July if a need is established." Most non-union employees received the same 4.8 percent increases that unionized workers in the police and fin departments and department of public works were granted after new contracts were approved last year. The exceptions were Fire Chief Roger Carls, 6.89 percent, and Street Superintendent Tim Girrbach. 7.61 percent, who were given higher raises to put them more in line with other administrators, according to Penrod. The 1996 salaries of these non-union public employees are: City Manager Howard Penrod. $59,986.47; Deputy City Manager-Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield. $50,016: Assessor Judy Myers, $33,829; Clerk/Trcasurer/Finance Director Ev Manshum, $41,500: Police Chief Jerry Sarver. $46,495; Fire Chief Roger Caris, $46,495; Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn, $39,408; Street Superintendent Tim Girrbach. $45,761: Utilities Superintendent Darrell Carr, $45,761; Deputy Police Chief Michael Leedy, $41,354: Administrative Assistant Francie Brummel. $12.26 per hour, and Deputy City Clerk Sherlyn Courtney. $12.68 per hour. Other staff, including Betty Roush, Marlene Smith, Tina Mauer, Kathleen Davis, Margo Robbins and Mindy Olmstead will make between $8.38 and S10.55 per hour. "Basically, this is a cost of living increase," Pcnrod^said, adding that when comparing wag^Jof public employees in Hastings to other communities, "we're not the highest, we re not the lowest." Bleam cast the lone dissenting vote, explaining that he has a problem with the disparity of increases. Someone in the higher Frank Campbell makes the first In what promises to be many official proclamations, reading it to Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer during Monday night’s City Council meeting. The proclamation recognizes the local Itorary’s 100th birthday. wage bracket was getting a raise of several thousand dollars a year while some on the lower end of the scale were getting as little as 38 cents an hour more, he said. In other business Monday night, council: • Unanimously elected Miriam White mayor pro tern. She will serve as mayor in the absence of Frank Campbell. Monday night, incidentally, was Campbell's first official meeting as mayor since his election Nov. 7. • Adopted a resolution, after a public bearing, to approve a request from CNC Manufacturing to vacate a portion of Railroad Street. There were no objections voiced in tlic hearing. • Approved a list of appointments to various commissions and boards. In most cases they were re-appointments, but Campbell replaced the retiring Mary Lou Gray Hart for a one-year term on the Planning Commission: Ron Lewis was appointed to replace Dave Kruko on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending Jan. 1. 1998; and Deb Dorcy was appointed new city liaison to the Library Board for a one-year term. • Heard Campbell, in his first mayoral addrcst outline priorities for the council, the first of which was "getting the police department out of the basement." • Was told by Mike Wireman of Professional Code Inspections that a total of 84 buildint nermits. valued at $3,754,797. were Issued in Hastings In 1995. It also was reported that the firm performed 324 building inspections during the year. The city has 698 rental units, • Set the time and date of a public bearing on a proposal to vacate property next io the water treatment plant on Mill Street to altov for expansion of the wastewater treatment plan*. The hearing will be held at 7:30 p. n. Monday. Feb. 26. at council chamber? in City Hall. • Issued three proclamations, one designating Saturday. Jan. 20. as Mary Lou Gray Hart Day in honor of the retiring mayor; one honoring the centenary (100th year) of Hastings Public Library and another observing January as School BoaH Recognition Month. It also was noted (her; arc plans for a "roast" of Gray Han on the evening of Jan. 20. • Decided to have a budget workshop al 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, before the regular council meeting at 7:30. • Approved the sale of an old fire command vehicle to the highest bidder. Bill Christie, for $6,150. • Agreed to hire T. J. Miller Tree Service, the low bidder, io remove and trim trees at $160 per tree removed and $60 per tree trimmed. • Accepted a federal "COPS More" grant of $20,724 io hire a staff person for cleric* work in the police department Members of Local 397, American Federation of Grain Maiers, hold an informational picket on M-37. Flexfab employees picket company by Karen Mauck Stuff Writer Members of the American Federation of Grain Millers Local 397 are picketing Flexfab this week, claiming unfair labor and discipline practices by the manufacturing company. The union members began their informa­ tional picket Monday, Jan. 8. after the un­ paid suspension by Flexfab of Local 397 President Cherie Campbell. She was sus­ pended Friday. Jan. 5, for five days for disci­ plinary reasons, said Matt Sleeman of Sunfield, spokesman for the picketers. He said Campbell was told not to report to work for the rest of the week. In addition to Campbell's suspension, the union steward and vice president were written up. after being downgraded from suspen­ sions, Sleeman said. He said be could not give the reasons for the suspension or the written reprimands, adding that the problems were internal. Sleeman called the action taken against the union officials by the manufacturer "unfair labor practice and unfair discipline.' Flexfab Vice President Jim Toburen said the company is aware of the picketers. "It is the company's understanding that the individuals are picketing to pressure the company to modify a disciplinary suspen­ sion given to an employee for misconduct." Toburen said in a prepared statement. He said while the union has a right to ob­ ject to the disciplinary actions through the contractual grievance and arbitration proce­ dure, the picketers are not going through the proper channels to voice their grievances "The company and the union have agreed contractually to resolve disputes over disci­ pline and other matters through a binding grievance and arbitration procedure which the parties have utilized effectively in the past," Toburen said. Campbell said Tuesday that the union members arc going through the grievance process as the contract states. She also said charges have been filed against Flexfab with the National Lu»bor Relations Board (NLRB), and this is tlx third time since September that the union has filed such grievances. Campbell said the union members were holding the informational picket not just in protest of her suspension, but to alert others of the alleged unfair labor practices by Flexfab. She said charges against the manu­ facturing company include harassment of union members by management and the cre­ ation of hostile working conditions, as well as discipline. She declined to comment on the reason for her suspension, but said at the lime mem- ben were acting in a union capacity concern­ ing some safety issues. The American Federation of Grain Millers International has also filed charges with the NLRB against Flexfab. she said. Kellogg s is also a member of the American Federation of Grain Millers, and backs Local 397 100 percent. Sleeman said. About 30 picketers lined M-37 in front of Flexfab Monday afternoon. The statement from Flexfab recognized "a handful" of picketers. Sleeman said the picketers planned to hold their vigil three days during the week of Campbell's suspension: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Toburen said Flexfab and the union have had a good bargaining relationship since 1988. He said the two recently negotiated a new five-year agreement in the fall of 1995. and the company has become a model for its. "gainsharing" incentive program. Area students invited to theater arts workshop on Saturday Ail fifth through twelfth grade students in Barry County are being invited to attend the free theater arts workshop from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Central Elementary School Auditorium in Hastings. The Improvisation Workshop, conducted by six theater students from Western Michi­ gan University, is sponsored by the Thor­ napple Arts Council Youth Theater Guild. The workshop will focus on the use of improvisation and its function in the theater arts. Various improvisational games and activi­ ties will be introduced and students will have the opportunity for participation. Refreshmenu will be provided. One of the WMU students who will be assisting with the workshop is Kate Parker, a graduate of Hastings High School, where she participated in the musicals and plays. « �Tha Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 4, 1996 — Page 3 Commissioner says County Board should quit micro-managing modern management practices, yet no ex­ perts tell us to slick with what we did yes­ terday." Herrington said he didn’t want his com­ ments to be taken as criticisms of the mem­ bers of the current County Board. "Barry County has some of the best quali­ fied people I’ve ever served with." he said. "But we as commissioners do not possess the expertise. This is no longer a simple agrarian society like in the 1830s." He said legislative committees tend to by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners should get out ot the business of micro-managing local affairs and become a purely legislative body So says Emmet Herrington. Seventh District Commissioner, who advanced his philosophy of county government at last week’s First Friday forum in Hastings. "The commissioners’ role should be in policy making, and they should stay out of administration." be told an audience of about 40 people, including some county officials, but no other commissioners. "Cocnty commissioners are policy makers, not administrators." Herrington noted tha. he served on the County Board in 1979 and 1980 and talked about the role of commissioners then, but like now. be was Ignored. 'My fellow commissioners haven't lis­ tened. my suggestions have been shunted aside " He said that the notion of a legislative body performing executive duties is as old as when Michigan became a stale more than ISO yean ago. but the realities of modem government have changed drastically over the years since. "Can you name any businesses that haven't changed their policies over more than 100 years?" he asked. Barry County, like many others in Michigan, was governed by a County Board at (Township; Supervisors until 1968. when the Board of Commissioners was established for regional representation. More recently, many legislative uni is have realized they do not have the time and talent to perform legislative and executive duties and have turned the latter over to trained professionals A good recent local example is the Hastings City Council, which switched from the weak mayor to city manager form of government. The manager and bis staff now handle many functions formerly taken care of by committees made up of council members. Herrington said he has traveled around the country and asked people in government about how they do it in their counties. He said be found a mess in a Wisconsin county with 36 commissioners He said he was told. "We spend most of our time positioning ourselves and fighting. have "ptn-potnt" rather than "panoramic" vi­ sion or a "holistic" approach. Furthermore, he contended that counties surrounding Barry are changing rapidly, which will have a major effect on what is done here. The widening of M-37 has come as far south as Caledonia Township, there is a Calhoun-Kalamazoo industrial complex within six miles of Barry County's borders, a Kellogg field air strip is nearby, as is the Bar-Ken-Ali economic development forum, and an International Trade Zone is estab­ lished now in the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph area. Barry County does have some organiza­ tions that are "proactive" rather than "reac­ tive." he said. He mentioned the Delton Business Association; the probate, circuit and district judges; local school systems trying upgrade facilities; the Thomapplc Foundation, the now defunct Joint Economic Development Corporation and "We can't afford to continue our form of government." -Emmet Herrington Emmet Herrington leans over the ledum at Thomas Jefferson Hafl while making a point at the January First Friday forum. ind accomplish very little." However, in Texas and North Carolina, he found much more populous counties with administrators and as few as five commis­ sioners. and things were running smoothly. "They said, ’no.’ they wouldn't go back to government by committee," Herrington said. He also noted that nearby Calhoun County now has only seven commissioners in a county with a population of more than 150.000. but it meanwhile has gone to hav­ ing an administrator "The question (for Barry County) is are we being fair when eight commissioners represent 52.000 people?" be said. "I don't sec how we can justify more than five commissioners in county our size." "The point here is that change is in­ evitable. you have to change with the times. We have to accept modem analytical meth­ ods and concepts. Any practice that's been in effect for more than a hundred years de­ serves to be examined. "We've (the board) got our eyes closed io particularly the Barry County Futuring Committee. During a question and answer period, former City Councilman Kenneth Miller said that he believes that since Hastings has moved to a city manager form of govern­ ment. things have run very smoothly. When questions were asked later about cotta of changing. Herrington said that In the long run. the government unit will save money because it will be more efficient Eileen Oehler asked Herrington. "People want the authority to make decisions them­ selves. How can you convince them to change?" Herrington said he would hope the legisla­ tors would understand that an administrator acts out their wishes and serves al the plea­ sure of the board. He also said be believes that eventually those county officials who do not make pub­ lic policy will be appointed, not elected. Such positions would included drain com­ missioner. clerk, register of deeds and trea­ surer. He said he would welcome the change. "We can't afford to continue our form of county government." he said. "County gov­ ernment has been expensive." Once again. Herrington said he respects the other members of the board, but has a philosophical difference of opinion with them. "I feel that they're good people who have done what they feel is right," he said. “Commissioners, when they come in. want to do right. My complaint is that we look with put-point vision at the world tomorrow. But it's a different world, a complex world " Herrington said his ideas have nothing to do with being a Republican or Democrat. "At the county level, the person who qualifies should be put in. regardless of (his or her) politics." Robert Dwyer asked if the County Board uses the prosecutor as often as it should, not­ ing that in response to a freedom of Informa­ tion request be made, the board got the opinion of an outside attorney. County Administrator Michael Brown said the prosecutor is not used exclusively as legal counsel for the board because It Is a separate office. Herrington said be agreed with Dwyer that attorney-client privilege is overused as a means to keep from divulging Information to the public. Charles Nystrom then asked If an administrator would enable the board to avoid having to get bogged down in "superfluous" issues such as the Road Commission appointment and animal shelter Herrington replied. "He (the administra­ tor) it not a policy maker, the board Is." Cal Lamoreaux questioned the accessibil­ ity of commissioners. Brown said the public is welcome to stop in at his office any time and each of the commissioners' phone numbers are listed. LANDFILL, continued from page 1 Solid Waste Planning Committee has to study the contract and hold public bearings on the document as a proposed amendment and then make a recommendation to the Castoty Board. The County Board will then decide whether to approve the proposed amendment. If the county agrees, the amendment will need the approval of 67 percent of all the governmental units (villages, townships and the city of Hastings) in the county within six months of the signing of the negotiated host agreement, which is expected to be this week. In addition, the new Department of Environmental Quality has to approve the amendment within nine months or the host agreement will be null and void. Commissioner Rod Goebel cast the dissenting vote, saying he told his constituents be would not vote for a regional landfill. The contract would allow waste from 19 other counties to be brought into the county. However, the agreement also Itmiu out-of-state waste to three states and before out-of-sute business was unrestricted. The agreement would allow waste to be brought In from: Berrien, Cass. St. Joseph. Branch. Hillsdale. Lenawee. Jackson. Calhoun. Kalamazoo. VanBuren. Allegan. Eaton. Ingham. Clinton. Ionia. Kent. Onawa. Muskegon and Montcalm counties, plus Barry. Current provisions only allow limited waste from Kent County. Interstate waste may be received from Ohio. Indiana and Illinois "only at the (local) facility." the contract says. No international waste it included. The length of the agreement has two phases. Phav- 1 runs until Jan. I. 1998. or until inter-county waste restrictions are invalidated by the Michigan Legislature. Supreme Court or the Sixth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, whichever is first Phase II begins on either Jan. I. 1998. ur the dale of the Legislative/Judicial change, whichever is first, and continues for 10 years from that dale. The term of the contract could be longer than that because a provision stales that if the Legislative/Judicial change occurs between Dec. 31. 1997. and Dec. 31. 2007. Phase II is extended for 10 years from the date of the change. Howew. the agreement shall terminate after Dec. JT. 2010 During Phase I. waste volumes at the landfill are limited to 475 Ions per day in the contract. The volume restrictions have the potential for about twice as much tonnage per day as the current tonnage, said HSS Manager Ken Neil. In Phase II. the contract provides a varying tonnage, depending on if and when a legislativc/judicial change lakes place. Those limits vary from 475 tons per day to 1.600 tons per day. Those numbers were the "best" that could be negotiated, raid County Board Chairman James Bailey. A penalty has been stipulated in the contract if HSS exceeds the volume limits during any calendar year. The county would receive 82 per ton on each of the first 1.000 tons in excess of the volume limits and 85 Nashville man to join U.S. troops in Bosnia by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer While many were spending lime with families and feasting over the holidays, one Nashville man was packing his gear, getting ready to head to war-torn Bosnia to join peacekeeping operations. Family members said Frank L. Bryans Jr. spent the holidays in Hungary awaiting final orders for Bosnia, a journey that will undoubtedly change his life, and keep him apart from family and friends for almost a ye» "Frank called us over the Christmas holiday from Germany." said bis mother. Pam Thomas. "He said that he was leaving In just a few days on an 18-hour bus trip to Hungary and then would be marching into Bosnia She said that though he was in good spirits, the news brought on feelings of guilt, from simple things like a warm bed and a hot meal, knowing that her son would not have those luxuries in Bosnia This isn't the first time Bryans has been away from home. He was recruited into the Army shortly after graduation from high school and has been stationed outside of Michigan since He enlisted while still in high school, and left for the service just three days after graduation "We watched him go through commencement and then had to watch him leave only three Jays later.' said his mother, almost in tears "But he is brave, so 1 have to be brave." "Frank s decision to join the Army was a surprise to me." said Thomas. "I came home one afternoon expecting to meet a college recruiter in our home, and was introduced to an Army recruiter." Bryans then made a decision to study field artillery repair, and hopes some day io be­ come an engineer after his four years of service in the Army. "He was very serious about enlisting, so his dad and I have been supportive, but this last news was difficult.* she said. Al the conclusion of boot camp. Thomas made a trip to watch graduation. "It was a very emotional event, and very Impressive." she said, describing all of the soldiers in their dress uniforms. That visit with him. however, was short. She had io return home and Bryans was preparing to leave for another station. "Although Frank likes the Army, the hardest pan of this is being away from his family and friends." said bis mother. "He is really homesick, and hasn't seen his buddies in a long time." One of Bryans’ best friends. Dwight Peebles, is also in the Army. Leave time hasn't even coincided for the boys, so they haven’t seen one another yet. "Those boys went through a lot of trials and tribulations together, and they sure do miss one another." Thomas said. She added that another close friend had gotten married over the holidays and Frank, of course, had missed the wedding. Emotions also run high at home. Younger sister Desiree, who is only 7. really misses her brother, said Thomas. She added that Frank's 2-year-old nephew. Nathan, doesn't even know his uncle "His sister. Amanda. (Nathan's mom) and his dad miss him terribly." she said. "We have really looked forward to his phone calls these past months." said Thomas. "Though our bill is almost like a mortgage payment!" She said that the calls have helped the entire family deal with the distance between them. The calls now. however, will be few and far between. Bryans will be living in a very primitive and war-ravaged environment "Frank said that there will be liule in the way of supplies when he arrives to his new Frank L. Bryans Jr. destination." said Thomas. "The troops will be living in tents or even worse, and he will be doing most of his cooking over a Coleman stove." She said site is putting together "CARE" packages now. with supplies like chap stick, paper and pencils, and cold medicine. "I would like to pack him homemade goodies as well, but who knows how they will survive the trip. Everything we send will have to be non-perishable," she said Thomas also will send her son stamped envelopes and post cards so he will be able to write home "He really would love to hear from his friends." she said. "His days will be really long over there and new-s from back home will really help." Anyone interested can write or send a CARE package al the following address: PFC Frank L Bryans Jr C-BTRY 2/3 FA I BDF, Operation Joint Endeavor. APO AE 09789. per loo for each ton over 1.000 excessive tons. A monetary benefit to the county is Included In the contract. The county will receive 1.50 percent of the gross "tipping" revenues the landfill receives during Phase I. said manager Ken Neil. Phase royalties are 1.75 percent of revenues. Hastings Sanitary Service has to report waste volumes on a quarterly basis with a breakdown of the amount of waste received from Barry County, other counties and other stales, and lipping fees on which the royalty payment was based. Because Hastings Sanitary Service doesn't want to 'get double-dipped' Bailey said the contract has a clause to reduce the county's royalty by up to 50 percent if other tariffs, fees, surcharges or other charges are levied against Ute landfill by the county or another government body. The county may retain the services of a professional independent certified public accountant, approved by Hastings Sanitary Service, to verify compliance. However, the agreement says "if the audit discloses a payment error and if HSS pays all amounts due as determined by the auditor prior to the auditor's disclosure to the county, the auditor shaft Issue an unqualified report and no public disclosure shall be made of any payment violations" At the county's discretion. It can decide to periodically inspect the operation of the landfill facility after signing a release provided by HSS. Tbe county also will receive environmental monitoring data submitted to the Department of Natural Resources or Department of Environmental Quality. In the contract, HSS also agrees "that no regulated hazardous waste may be disposed of at the faculty." No present or future landfill cell can be constructed al a final grade above 935 feet above sea level, according to the agreement. During tbe term Ct the agreement. HSS may expand the active landfill area up to a maximum 48 acres. HSS currently owns nearly 350 acres. Any additional expansion would have to be agreed to in writing by tbe county and HSS. Tbe host agreement also gives HSS the right to bead off competing business. "If during the term of the agreement." a request is made of the county by someone other than HSS to locate a Type II or Type Ill landfill, incinerator or other licensed disposal faculty for non-hazardous waste in Barry County, and if Barry County is inclined to grant such approval, the county must first offer to HSS the right to provide such landfill space, incinerator or other licensed disposal facility... al HSS existing facility, including adoption of any necessary plan amendment to allow for such expansion... Only if HSS fails to agree to provide such landfill space, incinerator or facility within 30 days shall the county be authorized to approve a second Type II or Type III landfill, incinerator or other disfosal facility for non-hazardous waste In Barry County." the contract states. Under the agreement. HSS will pay up to 825.000 per year to sponsor a household Hazardous waste collection day for county residents. HHS and other related corporations agree not to sue the county during the contract term on several agreed matters, but II reserves tbe right to file an action to challenge the validity of any future plan, regulation, ordinance or rule which would cost or damage HSS mtn than 850.000 per year. Both parties can take action to enforce the terms of the host agreement. If necessary. Several paragraphs of detailed legalese relating to that issue are included in that portion of the contract. "That 850.000 can turn into 830.000 (because of inflation) in a few short years and then the thing is wide open again." Goebel said of tbe contract. He said he's also not happy that "These 20 counties (have) over 2.5 million people, granted there's limits in going from any state to three states. "I would rather see imported sluff tipped heavier (than county residents) and let them compete more freely.It's not a bad deal. It's just that I can't support a regional landfill...Twenty counties Is a big region." Goebel said. "It's a massive increase in free flow market within the state. "They were bringing in very limited (out of county) waste, basically from Kent County." "One of the redeeming factors in this document Is limiting inter-state waste to three states." Goebel said. "If the Legislature eliminates any flow controls, we've got a cap. It's a good thing." "...1 wouldn't have wanted to have to pul in all the hours negotiating that deal. That was. I’m sure, very tough negotiations. Hours of operation at the landfill are defined as 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday in the contract, except when certain holidays fall on those days. Attention Area Businesses! • Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in The Hastings BANNER • Call 945-9554 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your ■ weekly advertising needs. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4. 1996 Know Your Schools? Information about the Hastings Area School System School board members recognized this month ll’» been an annual tradition in Michigan to recognize local school trustees, but this month "School Board Recognition Month” will be celebrated nationally for the first time ever. Michigan's 1996 theme. “Uniting Com­ munities through Public Education.” reflects national efforts to focus public attention on the value of local school governance in the American democratic process and to stress the role of public education in bringing together people from all walks of life. The state s 4,200 school trustees play a historic role in carrying on public education's proud tradition. They are elected to: • Provide an equal chance for all to pursue the American dream • Encourage community input and involve­ ment in the education process. Public school board members: • Speak for all school children — no matter who they are. • Provide opportunities based on needs and community resources. • Represent the American way of life in which people of all backgrounds learn and work together Serving on the local school board for Hastings Area Schools is President Patricia Endsley. Vice President Colin Crunenden, Secretary Ray Rose, Treasurer Thomas Groos. Trustee Kimberly Alderson. Trustee Michael Hubert and Trustee Donald Myers. Throughout January, school board members will be visiting their adopted schools, meeting students and participating in school activities. People who try to get something for nothing often end up with nothing. This sometimes happens with people who invest in penny stocks. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, a penny stock is one that sells for $5 a share or less and is not traded on a major ex­ change or the NASDAQ over-the-counter market. Many high-quality companies — for example, Wal-Mart or Coca-Cola — never sold as penny stocks. On the con­ trary, penny stocks may be offered by pro­ moters who want to look for a gold mine, FINANCIAL fi/rntshaiby Mark D. Christenson of Edward D. Jones A distribution ot common stocks, and more. Penny stocks have few. if any. of these re­ quirements. Most information on penny stocks comes directly from the issuing com­ develop a pet project or even start up a legitimate business. If that sounds like so­ meone wants to use your money to take their risk, then you already understand pen­ ny stocks. Most major securities firms discourage their customers from investing in penny stocks. Some prohibit the recommendation of any penny stock not followed and rated by their firm’s anlaysts. Others simply don't pay their investment representatives for any order of a stock selling for less than $5 a share. Why do many investment firms avoid penny stocks? According to the North pany. and this information is seldom verified by financial analysts. In spite of the limited information that is provided and the odds against making money, investors continue to buy penny stocks. If you are one of these people, be aware of the risks of your investment. Penny stocks are approoriate only for money tht you can afford to lose. They are not a good way to invest for long-term needs like retirement. If you’re going to buy penny stocks, it’s vital to do your homework. Look for com­ panies with new or innovative products that have strong potential. Stay away from start­ American Securities Administrators Association, those who speculate in penny stocks lose money 70 percent of the time That's the good news. When fraud is in­ volved, the odds of a loss । Ise to 90 percent. Generally, limited information is available on penny stocks. Stocks listed on the New York and American stock ex­ changes, as well as the NASDAQ over-thecounter market, must meet certain financial standards regarding pre-tax income, assets. Helping your children cope with divorce The process of divorce is a painful one for every member of a family. The counselors at the Pine Rest Clinic in Hastings work hard to help families restore broken relationships. At the same time, we are painfully aware of the reality of divorce. We therefore, offer ser­ vices to help families rebuild and restore their lives following the crisis of divorce. Today. 1 specifically will offer suggestions to help children at the time of separation and during visitation. There is no way to prevent children from suffering at the time of divorce. There are. however, many ways to help them cope. Judith Wallerstein is a well known expert in the area of divorce adjustment for children. Her research shows that it matters what parents do and do not do at the time of divorce in terms of a child's short term and long term adjustment Poor communication at this time ewi cause trauma and painful memories which cifi cwnd l®to adulthood, 11O It u important to prepare children for changes that lie ahead Children should be told about the divorce when it becomes a firm decision. They should know when a parent plans on leaving instead of discovering that the parent has moved out while they were asleep or away from home. Wallerstein claims that it is helpful for parents to sit down and tell all of the children at once because siblings can often be of support to one another. Children have the right to understand why the divorce is happening with explanations adapted to each child's level of understanding In this way. they can mobilize their energies to cope with a crisis they somewhat com­ prehend In addition, children need to know that divorce is "grown up business." They Lincoln would probably avoid penny stocks by Cart Scheessel, fasoerfsttandeM up companies in highly technical fields that you know nothing about. Call the company, and ask direct questions. Ask for printwl in­ formation such as a recent prospectus or an­ nual report. Expect to spend the equivalent of one or two working days investigating any penny stock that you plan to buy. Finally, diversify. This is good advice LETTERS from our readers: did not cause the divorce and cannot rescue or restore the marriage. Finally, children need to be reassured that while their parents are in the process of divorce, they are not divorcing them. Over the past several years. I have had op­ portunity to co-lead "children of divorce" groups and to work with children experienc­ ing divorce in individual counseling. One of the biggest pressures on many of these children is to "choose sides" in their parent's emotional battles. A clear message from these children is that they want to be free to love both parents. It is hurtful for them to hear bad things said about the other parent or to be ask­ ed to communicate a negative message to the other parent. They also do not like to be used as "spies" to report personal information from the other parent's home. Emotions run high for adults during divorce. It takes special self control to restrain . oneself from being pulled old patterns pf argument with one's divorcing spouse. Often such arguments occur before children leave with the other parent on visits or »». the time they return. This causes tremendous anxiety for the child about visitation and starts the visit out on a painful note. It is helpful to com­ municate with the other parent at a different time or through the form of a note. Other suggestions about visitation include: making promises you can keep, showing up for scheduled visits on time, asking your children for ideas about what they would like to do. creating a special place at the non­ custodial parent's home for the children's toys or belongings and making a calendar which shows times and dates of upcoming visits so your child can plan ahead and look forward to a visit. When you need to say "WELCOME” to a new neighbor...'THANKS” to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to ' The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 NAFTA’s rosy glow is mud covered To The Editor: panics have forced wages lower under threat of moving to Mexico. Those who have lost jobs are the people who buy most of the food U.S. farmers pro­ duce. not Mexicans or corporations. So far. the rosy glow from the various so-called free trade agreements is mud colored. Carl Mell vain, president Michigan Farmers Union Hastings In spite of serious misgivings and protests by many citizens' groups, a number of "free trade agreements” have been visited on the American people and much of the world. Beginning with the Canadian-American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). we have witnessed the Canadian government propping up grain prices so more millions of tons could be exported to the U.S., which effectively drove U.S. prices down. More than a year of negotiations have not resolved this problem. Indications are that Canadian wheat has been blended with U.S. wheat and re-exported with taxpayer-funded subsidies A recent news by the Farm Bureau indicated that its 'analysis of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) shows its value. But such a rosy glow scenario seems to be in the eye of the beholder. The Farm Bureau figures indicated that the U.S. had a $1.6 billion agricultural trade surplus with Mexico in 1994, however, it con­ cedes that 1995 figures will be quite different due to the devaluation of the peso. Agricultural trade aside, since NAFTA went into effect, the overall U.S. trade balance with Mexico has gone from a two to three billion dollar surplus to a deficit of $18 billion, a turnaround of some $20 billion. In the meantime. Ag Statistics Reports in­ dicate that from July 1994 to July of ’95. cat­ tle imports from Mexico increased from 629.284 to 1.154.926 head and from Canada from 600.469 to 670.378. U.S. cattle exports to Mexico fell from 68.181 to 6.149 in the same period. Exports to Canada remained stable, averaging about 42,000 head. Beef and veal imports from Canada are roughly double U.S. export* to Canada. Perhaps the greatest loss to American farmers may not be in agricultural export* under free trade. Sceveral of the major cor­ porations who lobbied hard for NAFTA have since downsized, laying off thousands of workers. A recent report on a Detroit radio station stated the Maquiladora system in Mexico is averaging three applications from U.S. in­ dustries per day. Estimates of job losses in the U.S because of NAFTA ranbge up to several hundred thousand. Many American com- wnh any investment, and it ly good sense when buying low-priced stocks of small companies that often go bankrupt. Take a good look at a penny. See the pro­ file of honest Abe Lincoln? Remember, this is not a logo for penny stocks. - STOCKS — The following prt-.es are from the ■ close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Clo„ Chan9# AT&T 65’/i -t»h Amerttech 58'/, —1'/< Anheuser-Busch 671ft -'ft Chrysler 53'/. -2 CMS Energy 30’ft Coca Cola 74’ft -•ft Dow Chemical 72'h + I'/i • Exxon 82’/» +2 ' Family Dollar I2*h -‘It , Ford 28’/, —17« ’ General Motors 49*ft -2Va -'h; TCF Financial 32>ft Hastings Mfg. 2T/a + ’/a. IBM 86V; + 4V. , JCPennev 46'/« —1% ; Johnson & Johnson 88’/« +4’/» : Kmart 7!/t + '/• : Kellogg Company 75’/s -2’h McDonald's 44'/, —1‘ft ; Sears 42'/t + 1V. Southeast Mich. Gas 18J/s + ■/. : Spartan Motors 10’/u Upjohn 37 -i'h J Gold 396.30 + 5.05 Silver 5.55 .IS Dow Jones 5130.13 —4732 Volume 420,000,000 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20610. phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St, Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds ot Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phono (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan Stale Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 67th District (al of Berry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 HastingsBaNNER - A bffl in (be Sum Legislature would allow police to stop 1 NMt belts. Tbe law previously has forbidden police to Mop ad Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1836 PubbshuS Dy Haating* Banner. Inc. A Ovwtcn o< J-Ad Graphci inc 1B52N Broadway Haatnga. Ml 480540602 (616) 845-8554 John Jacobs Prasrdant Joyca Ryan Traaaurar Frederic Jacobs Vca PraaxJant Slepben Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EOtor) Elaine Gfcert tAnaunt EMv) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy Sm«h Sharon Mdter James Jensen Mandy Mabe: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiasaAad ads accepted Monday through Frajay 8 o.m. «o 5.30 pm . Saturday 8 M a m Noon Scon Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rate*: $15 per year n Barry County $17 per year n adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P O Box B Hasongs. Mi 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pa»o at Hastings. Mi 49058 (USPS 717-830) Tony bwon, n- -«»..... nasnngs. Bob Macher, • That's fiat. It doesn't bother me in the lean, h's s proven life saver!" "I disagree. Their hands are full with problems we have now. h would be a waste of quality time. They have more important things to attend to.” joe Naah, MkMri DaB, Frrrptwr Barttap: . - . •vWHk-;■/. “tf they (the police) need one, they'll find another reason to stop people. But h's no pro­ blem with me. I wear my seat belt.” ' Mae Venema, ■ "1 think it should be a law. Definitely! Especially with child restraints.” '*1 think it's a good idea.” wUa . * 1 1 ’ ' �The Hastings Sanner — Thursday. January 4, 1996 — Page 5 Lions poster contest winner is Chad Sanborn Chad Sanborn, an eighth-grade student at Hastings Middle School, has won a iocal art competition sponsored by the Hastings Lions Chib. Fourteen Hastings Middle School students submitted posters in the local competition. Of all the posters created by the Hastings Middle School students. Sanborn's entry best por­ trayed the contest's theme. "Peace Will Set Us Free.” Judges for the contest were Kathy Crane, president, and Ann Devroy. vice president of the Thomapplc Arts Council. The criteria us­ ed in the judging were appropriateness to the theme, originality, composition, use of the medium, and ability of the artist in relation to his age The Hastings Lions Club will present a cer­ tificate of appreciation and $50 savings bond to Sanborn at their meeting Jan. 15. His poster has now advanced to round-two district competition in Martin, along with students from many other schools in the area. Lions Club International has sponsored this contest for the last eight years to underscore the importance of world peace to young peo­ ple everywhere. Ultimately, one grand prize winner will be selected from 24 international finalists. The grand prize includes a cash award of $1,500, plus an al I-expense-paid trip for the winner and two family members to New York City for the awards ceremony at the United Na­ tions in March 1996 As merit award winners, the remaining 23 finalists each will receive certificates and a cash award of $250. Polly Hoxworth Jeralee Sheldon Two receive promotions at Hastings City Bank The prumooons of two employees has been announced •< Hastings City Bank by Robert E. Picking, president and chief executive officer. Jeralee Sheldon has been promoted to Horizons Club direction and educational and training director. Polly Hoxworth has been promoted to branch manager at Bellevue office. Sheldon joined Hastings City Bank in Oc­ tober 1982 as executive secretary In 1991. she was promoted to director of Horizons Club She has taken a number of specialized bank­ ing courses through American Institute for Banking at Davenport College of Business. She is a native of Hastings where she con­ tinues to live with her husband. Gordon. Hoxworth joined Hastings Chy Bank in 1980 as a deposit accounting clerk. She held various positions within the bank before being prompted to branch supervisor of the Bellevue office in 1994. She received her financial administration certification in 1993 through the American In­ stitute for Banking at Davenport College of Business in Grand Rapids. This was the winning entry from Hastings Middle Schoool eighth-grader Chad Sanborn in the Hastings Lions Club's peace poster contest, with the theme ’Peace Will Set Us Free.’ He will be presented with a $50 savings bond at the next Lions meeting Monday. Jan. 15. Chad Sanborn The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. Communication from The requirements are: NICK SIX O*D£JI FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Co** No. 94-003918 TO: Steve Crutcher IN THE MATTER OF Steven Douglat Crutcher. Minor. DOB 04/14/81. court on 02/05/96 at 9:30 a.m. in Barry County Pro­ bare Court/Juvenile Division. 220 W Court St.. Ste 302. Hasting*. Ml. a IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Steve Crutcher personally appear before tbe court at the time and 12Z37Z9S Richard M. Shaw. (VII) Board member* all present. A’so County Comm . Fire Chief. 4 citizens. Fire report received. Approved use of township hall for Walk for Warmth Feb. 24th. BFI Proposal tabled Dorl*n* Harper. Clerk (VII) CLAIMS HOTK£ Fila No. 95-2I7B1-IE Ettal* of KERMIT A PENTECOST SR Tak* Nolle*: Creditor* of KERMIT A. PENTECOST. SR deceased, ore notified that oil claim* aga.ntl thi* decedent s *stat* or* barred We’ll stick to our guns on the budget battle Congress and the President proceeded to a new banleground last week in the struggle for a balanced budget. President Clinton signed into law on November 20 a resolution that said a balanced budget would be offered and enacted prior to January 3. The fact is that the President has not offered a balanced budget and continues to refuse to specify any cuts in spending. It's easier to say you want a balanc­ ed budget than propose one. Last week, our Republican Conference made a decision to refocus public awareness of the debate on the goal of a balanced budget. This led to the passage of two pieces of legislation on Friday. January 5. The first bill resulted in paying federal employees their back pay and authorizing employment through January 26. In addition, it opened up certain parts of the government - including child welfare services, the National Parks, the passport office, and veterans benefits through September 30. The second bill would fully open the government, but will not go in­ to effect until the President offers a budget that would achieve balance by the year 2002. We’re also working on other ways to pressure the President to accept a balanced budget. The task force that 1 chair on the debt limit and the misuse of trust funds met with Treasury officials last Friday morning to ex­ amine their actions of increasing the debt without congressional consent. Treasury Security Rubin on November 15 made a deci­ sion to dip into the trust funds to allow Treasury to borrow an additional $61 billion. 1 have contended that the way the debt was in­ creased was illegal. Since that time, three former Secretaries of Treasury and two former Attorneys General have also conclud­ ed that the Secretary's action to increase bor­ rowing was illegal. Our new concern ilT what Treasury Secretary Rubin will do on February 15 to meet a quarterly interest payment of $25 billion. The Secretary is considering actions that seem to exceed the limits of reasonableness under the law. We're trying to get the Secretary to agree not to: delay $90 billion of income tax refunds; not to sell gold and other assets; and not to take money out of the exchange stabilization fund. The best way to avoid a debt ceiling increase in the future is to simply have a balanced budget. In another effort to discourage Treasury shenanigans. I wrote a letter to Federal Reserve Board Chair­ man Alan Greenspan, signed by five other Republican leaders, asking him not to cooperate with any stratagem Secretary Rubin might propose to further evade the debt ceiling. As our caucus argued over the best way to deal with the President and achieve a balanced budget, it was obvious that many members are tired and irritable. Tempers flared at sugges­ tions that we simply give in and give up on a balanced budget this year. We decided to stick with our goals because balancing the budget is the best thing we can do to ensure a pro­ sperous future for our children and grand­ children. So the battle goes on. 118*0 Borr*** Highway (VII) FACTORY REPS * •lOOCVmo. to start * Entry level positions a Paid training begins this week * Room lor growth/ advancement * Mgmt training program Michael W. MacLeod D.C MacLeod PALMER GRADUATE ffljLg OPE.N 6 DAYS Now accepting new patients. • HEADACHES • NECK A ARM PAIN • MIDDLE BACK & SHOULDER PAIN • LOW BACK & LEG PAIN 948-3170 128 W. Center Corner of Church A W Center. Downtown Hasting* JANUARY 12 » JANUARY 12•JANUARY 12 • Happy 40th Birthday |2 < . MIKE Love. Mary. Oinsiina and Melissa This is what you get for not having a party! JANUARY 12•JANUARY 12•JANUARY 12 * Performance based pay * Great incentive program can 616-964-2944 to schedule Interview dec*d*nt unIm* within four month* after the dote of thi* publication or four month* after the claim Other identifying information re: above deceased Lxnt Addre**. 1320 Woukazoo. Hasting*. Ml 49058. Dote of Death: 9/20/95 Social Security Number 380-05-9073 Dated January 2. 1996 ROBERT M HURAND (P26I44) 2760 East Laming. *4. P.O. Bom 1798 Eoat Laming. Ml 48826 (517) 336 9009 Kermit A Pentecost Jr • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification All that will be printed is the writer1! name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be deter mined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited Io one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 9, 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. wanted To Rent Professional person moving to Mid­ dleville area, desires to rent a nice home or apartment beginning In April 1996. Please respond to Ad #443, c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058. Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 and Mark D. Christensen oeoot or niMJcanoH F.t* No 95 44I OO The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners will accept applications for the Parks and Rec eat ion Board and the Substance Abuse Board until 5 p.m. January 17, 1996. The applica­ tion can be obtained and returned to the Administrator’s Office. 3rd floor, Courthouse, Hastings. JOAN M McCLURKlN Plo.nt.ff LARRY J McCLURKIN D*i*ndcnt Dovid A. Dimmers (Pl2793) Attorney for Plaintiff CMMAAERS McPHILLIPS < DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Mi 49058 (616) 945 9596 PRESENT HonorohI* Jam** H. Fisher Circuit filed by Joan M. McCiurkm. Piomtiff against Larry IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Lorry HELP WANTED Now accepting applications for automotive service person No previous experience necessary Apply at.. Performance Plus Quick Lube □avid A. D»mmer« (Pl2793) Attorney lor Plaintiff p^MFRS McPHIUJPS * DOHERTY Hasting* Ml 49058 A&D OIL 430 W. STATE STREET - HASTINGS (2 D REQUEST for BIDS City of Hastings To: All Interested Parties The Hastings Industrial Incubator will offer for sale a 5 ton overhead crane. The equipment is located at 1035 E. State St., Hastings, Ml. The purchaser will be required to remove the equipment at their own expense within six months of purchase. Evidence that purchaser is protected from liability in removing the equipment must be furnished before beginning removal. Bids should be sent to L. Joseph Rahn at 1035 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 by January 22, 1996. Inspection of the crane can be arranged by calling 948-2305. Cordially Invite You To An: Investing for Growth & Income Seminar Guest Speaker: John P. Nickodemus Putnam Mutual Funds WHERE? Middle Villa Inn, The Greenery WHEN: Thursday, January 25, 1996 TIME? 7:00 pm - REFRESHMENTS will be SERVED Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday. January 23rd by calling 945-3553 or 800-288-5220 Feel free to bring an interested friend. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday January 4, 1996 DONATION, continued from page 1 Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from reade-s. but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published The requirements are • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • All letters are subject to editing for style grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms ot for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced at the Church of Vour Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferaoo Fad*. Chirks Fisher, Puior rrt«y Mmi 4 30 p.m . Sunday Maaaea IOO a m and 11:13 am. Confwaxwu Saturday 4:00-4 30 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 pm weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Monung Mau 10 00 a m - 1*128 B<x4 of Common Prayer QUIMBY UNITED MFTHOOLST CHURCH M TO West P*st.x Su*an T rm* bod ft (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4pm FO Bos 63. Hmtmss. Ml 49058 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake R.i Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Children's church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services. Bnag the whole family GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH. (formerly the Hasunp Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I nuk East of Hisunp Rui Sarver. Paslor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Servers 9 45 a m . BiNe classes for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship, 5:30 p.m. Youth Meeting with "Youth With a Message" 945 9224. 6:30 p.m B Me Study for all. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study — Sharing Your Faith PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wngta (616) 758 3021 church phone (616) 945 9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 am. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Tunc 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study ' 00 p.m Awana Program (3 yean old thnxigh 6th grade) Wednesdays. 6 30-8 p.m. Teen Center. 7th-12th grades. Saturday . 7-9:30 p m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M 79 Lawrence Hubiev. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotanl. choir director Sun day morning: 9:30 a m . Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship. 6:tX) p.m. Evening Worship; Youth Fellow ship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m Nursery for all service* Prayer meeting. 7 30 p m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road. Hasting*. Mich. James A Camp­ bell. PMka Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classe* for all ages. Mominf Worship 10:45 a.m. Nuraery pro vidcd. Sunday Evening Service, t •p m Wednesday activities 7 0C p.m. are: Rainbows or J J Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 o' first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quu (ages 8-12); Youth Muuatnes or Tees Bible Quu (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age limns INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address —•1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Mmuter. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9:30 a m . Bible School. 1030 a m . Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m Wednesday, m home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m Monung Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Evenmg Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teem and Children HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd . and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 10 a m Sunday School. 11 a m Mor­ ning Worship, bpm Evening ac­ tivities Wednesday — 7 p m — share groups in various homes. Contact church office for info on these Pray er and Bible study at the church HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Bergen. 948 8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Sunday Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If interested tn a free Home Bible Study, pleave call for more details Homemade peanut brittle now available WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coms Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 a.ofc Sunday School. Church Service 10:30 Youth meeting Wednesday. 6 00 p.m. at the church Bang sack lunch ST. CY RIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131*1 Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 trak west of Patterson Rd ) Sunday Mas* 9:30 a.m.. Contmu mon Services. Mon . Wed.. Fn at 9:00 am. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 1000 a m . Wor­ ship 11x0 a.m.. Evening Service at 6.00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Churth Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Paslor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Monung Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Tune Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, vouth group, adult small group ministry. leader <lup truung The Cnurcn Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WMN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BAN Nik’AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Jan 14 - 8:00 and 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). 12:45 Barry County Jail. Thursday. Jan II — 6:30 Children* Choir. 7 00 Adven­ turer*. 7 30 Aduh Choir. 8 00 AA Saturday. Jan 13 — 10:00 Catech 3. 8 00 NA Monday. Jan 15 — 7:00 Koinonu 4 Wednesday. Jan 17 — 7:00 Altar Guild WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broad wav Hastmp Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Lnchfieid Phone .367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 a m Rev Carl Ukhfickl SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for ail ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per­ sonal Financial Freedom. Founds ttonal Doctrine* of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Callmg God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationship* with your Spouse. Children and Friend* Join us for tbe class that fits your needs 4-H. Monday* 6 30-« 00 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wcdncs day. 5:15 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8:00a m . freewill offering You are invited and welcome ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E Bond St. (Hasting* Church of God building). 9 a.m Holy Conununion 1st and 3rd Sundays Monung Prayer 2nd and 4th Srndayt. 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. Deacon David Huttwick at 948-2101 St Andrew's is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Stapert. Music Coordinator and Organist. Church phone (616)945 9574 Barrier free building wi(h elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM al 10 30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a.m . Worship 11 00 a.m — with child care (or infant* and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5:30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fami­ ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 p.m . Aduh Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all age* THURSDAY Children'* Choir 4:00 p m . Youth Handbell* 4 30 p m . Adult Hand­ bell Choir 6 30 p.m . Chancel Choir 7:30 pm 7 and II p.m. Thursday. Jan 18 — Community Christian Unity Service 7.00 p m al First Presbyterian Church HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Paslor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director Sunday. Jan 14 — 9:30 a m. and 1100 a m Morning Wor­ ship (9 30 service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery ts pro sided for both services; 9:50 a m. Church School for all ages, 10:30 a m "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. II 20 a m Children's Church. 2 00 pm Mexico "Gettogether " — dining room. 5 00 p m Middle High Youth Fellowship. 6 00 pm Confirma­ tion Class. 6 00 p m Intercessory Prayer Class. 7 00 p.m. Senior High Youth Fellowship Mondav. Jan. !5 - 7 00 Parent Youth Ad­ visory Committee meeting. 7.30 p m Trustees meeting Wednes­ day. Jan 17 — 9:00 a m. thru 'Chili ' House Cleaning Fiesta in Church Kitchens Come join the fun. 6 00 p m "Chili" and until-’ House Ckaning Fiesta Continues til we're done. 700 p.m Choir rehearsal Thursday. Jan 18 — 3 00pm Girl* Cadctte Choir. 7 00 pm Service for Christian Unity. Reception with light refreshments to follow Sponsored by Hastings Area Ministerial Assoc FIRM BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Sharkey. Senior Pastor James R Barren. Asst Paslor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 a m (lasses for all ages. 11 00 a.m. Monung Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8 15 p.m.. Adult Chou practice Drunuiuiikl An Education Fund. Serving on thai committee are John I'chsenfcld. Ann Devroy. Kathy Crane. Ethel Groos. Jack Walker and Diane Smith. The committee will review requests from the Ans Council for funding for programs. The fund is being handled by Mark Christensen at Edward D. Jones & Co. in Hastings. Attorney David Dimmers and CPA Jack Walker donated their time to help make arrangements. Crane said. "1 hope 1 can impress upon you the importance of what you do.” Drummond told Arts Council members. "..One of my passions is the future of Barry County. I just think that we have something here, particularly where were located. I always envision Barry County being like Central Park in New York City....a green spot in the middle of all this Morris G. H’eeJu MIDDLEVILLE - Morris G. Weeks. 69. of Middleville, passed away on Thursday Decem­ ber 28. 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Surviving arc his wife, Barbara J. Weeks; children, Randall Weei t. Bradley (Trad) Weeks, Gregory Weeks all of South Carolina, Brentley Weeks of Seymour. Indiana. Kendra (Steve) Mass of Middleville; four grandchil­ dren, Ryan Weeks. Jessica Weeks, Brittany Weeks, and Lauren Mass; one sister. Rosemary (Ray) Sumner of Orlando. Florida. Private Funeral Services were held on Tues­ day January 2. 1996 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville with Reverend Ray Baynes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Richard D. Dahlhouser HASTINGS - Richard C. Dahlhouser 64. of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday January 3, 1996 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was boro on May 30. 1931 in Nashville the son of CharEe and Catharine (Beck) Dahlhouser. He attended school in Nashville until 1942 when his family moved to Hastings, where he graduated from Hastings High School in 1949. Richard then went to work in the garment industry in New York. He served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1953. In 1954 he entered into partnership with his father, and the Thornapple Valley Company Wholesale Distributors, and the Merchandise Mart, retail department store, were formed. In 1960 Dick's father passed away and Dick carried on the business until retiring in 1988. He married Marilyn Reynolds on January 25.1952, she preceded him in death on January 13. 1970. He was a member of the Lawrence J. Bauer Post 45 of the American Legion, two years as Commander in '66 and *67, he was also a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge and Hast­ ings Moose Lodge. Surviving are his three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Cathy) Curtis of Woodland, Mrs. Ron (Diane) Wisman of Grand Rapids, Mrs. David (Julie) VanVeidhuizen of Shelbyville; seven grand­ children; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Doris) Cox of Upland California. Mr. Robert (Francis) Jacobs of Brethero. Funeral Services were held on Saturday January 6, 1996 at Girrbach Funeral Home with Pastor Red Faber officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with Full Military honors by the American Legion Post 45 of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. |GayIon R. Fisher| WOODLAND - Gay Ion R. Fisher. 81. of Woodland, passed away on Friday January 5, 1996 at his residence. He was boro on July 5. 1914 in Woodland, the son of Charles and Bertha (Palmerton) Fisher. He attended Warnerville school and Wood­ land Schools, and was married to Marie Smith on September 22, 1935 in Vermontville. Mr. Fisher lived most of his life in the Vermontville. Nashville and Woodland area. The past 19 winters he lived in Arizona. Two years, 1945 to 1947 Mr. Fisher was a Foreman on a horse ranch in Alberta, Canada. He was custodian of the Maple Valley Public Schools for serveral years retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church and was a board member of the Southland Ministries in Clinton, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his father-in­ law on March 10, 1980; his sister-in-law, Velma Smith on July 30, 1995; his mother-in­ law. Velma Smith on December 22, 1995. Surviving are his wife. Marie; one son. Linden (Judy) Fisher of Woodland; one daughter. Lois Fisher of Grand Junction, Colorado; three grandchildren, Pam (Kelly) Carter, Deborah (Jim) Elenbaas, and Brian (Trade) Fisher, six great grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law. Russell (Mary) Smith of Vermontville. Madelyn (Bill) David­ son of Brookings, Oregon. Donna (Louis) Hickey of Nashville, Edgar Smith of Nashville. Sharon (Gordon) Helliwell of Camby, Oregon. Memorial services were held on Wednes­ day. January 10, 1996 at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church with the Reverend George Speas and Reverend James Hynes officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Southland Ministries, Box 246 Clinton, Missis­ sippi 39060, or the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Building Fund Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa stuff." he said. The difference. Drummond said, is the people in Barry County live in the “park" and "we have to make sure that wc protect Barry County as though it is a park. “It isn't just the greenery and the animals and the remoteness and the population count and all of that. It is really what you do that is very important. You provide quality of life.” which he said is absolutely critical . "To the extent that you do it well, you set a standard." Drummond said both he and Sue have been "very proud of the standard you have set. And 1 just hope you continue to do that." He quoted Calvin Coolidge, who said. "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not. Nothing is more common than an unsuccessful man with talent. Genius will not. Unrewarded genius is almost a property. Education will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan to press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race." Drummond concluded by saying. "...Doni give up. Don't let people wear you down. Keep setting high standards." On behalf of the Arts Council. Crane presented Drummond with a lifetime membership to the Council in appreciation of his longtime support. Questions about the Drummond fund may be directed to Crane at 945-3782. Donations to the Sue Drummond Art Education Fund may be sent to the Arts Council. P.O. Box 512. Hastings. MI. 49058. ________ Hugh B. Simmons________ | Hellen (Scholdelmayer) Robbins DOWLING - Hugh B. Simmons 81, of Dowling, passed away on Tuesday Jtcuary 9, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was boro on February 2, 1914 in Meeker County, the son of Franklin and Sestella (Swatsfiger) Simmons. He attended school in Mackinaw County. In the earily 40's he was a lumberjack in the Upper Peninsula, in 1952 they moved to Lacy. He worked for Oliver Aircraft and Clark Equipment both in Battle Creek, Lockshore Fanns in Delton and retired form Comings Glass in Albion in 1979. He was preceded in death by twelve brothers and one sister, and two grandsons. He was married to Dorothy A. Fiedler. Surviving are ids wife, Dorothy A. Fiedler; four sons, Will Simmons of Lacy, Earl Simmons of Port Huron, Art Simmons of Hast­ ings, Uoyd Simmons of Dowling; two daught­ ers, Mrs. David (Carol) Patrick and Mn. Dale (Judy) Hose both of Charlotte; eighteen grand­ children; thirteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. Memorial Services will U-held on Friday January 12, 1996 at llrOOain. at Girrbach Funeral H.tce in Hastings, with James Sandu­ sky ofiKiatiag. Burial wi!! te at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. LOWELL - Mrs. Helen (Schondelmayer) Robbins, 74, of Lowell and formerly of Middleville, passed away on Friday December 29, 1995 at Butterworth Hospital, in Grand Rapids. Surviving are two daughters, Judith (Harold) Seese of Caledonia, Charteen (Willard) Smart of Lowell, three grand daughters, Lori. Conrad, Beth Smart, Melissa Baker, two grandsons. Lloyd Seese, Jeffrey Smart; fen great grandchildren. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Tuesday January 2. 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Interment was in Mt Hope Cemete y in Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler ’ vneral Chapel in Middleville. |Valia I. Bradfield| NASHVILLE - Valia L Bradfield. 100, of Nashville, passed away on Saturday January 6, 1996 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born on December 15,1895 in Otse­ go, the daughter of Richard and Bertha (Lamb) Brown. She was raised in various places in Michigan from Otsego to Honor and Cadillac then back to Otsego. She married Frank E Bradfield Sr. on October 15,1913. They spent their married life of 70 years in Charlevoix County acd Jxir working years fanning and gardening. Frank preceded her in death in 1982. After retiring from farming, she spent her spare time maxing quilts using the hand applique and piercing methods. Mrs Bradfield was also preceded in death by her sons, Darwin in 1916, Robert in 1988 and Albert «n 1992; sisters. Pearl Burgess, Fannie Adams and Mary Hawks; brothers, Delos Brown. Robert Brown and Paul Brown. Surviving are three daughters, Bah Englerth of Hastings, Mary J. Bradfield of Maple Grove Township. Jeannie Cembrowicz of Pellston; three sons, Artie Bradfield of Holland, Charles Bradfield of Hastings, Frank Bradfield Jr. of Belding; 30 grandchildren; over 100 great and great great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday January 10, 1996 at Peace United Methodist Church of Barryville with Reverend Susan Trowbridge officiating. Burial was in Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Peace United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. I______ Mary Arm Britten HASTINGS - Mary Ann Britten 61. of Hast­ ings passed away on Wednesday January 3, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was boro on December 4,193 4 in Kala­ mazoo, the daughter of Aaron and Dorothy (Sweezy) Leonard. She was raised in the Hastings Township of Barry County and attended the Gregory Coun­ try School. She lived most of her life in the Hastings Area. Mrs. Britten's employment included; Hast­ ings Aluminum Products Company, Tool Industries of Middleville, the Hastings Hotel, and for the past six years as Sexton of the Hast­ ings First Presbyterian Church and Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church. She was a member of Women of the Moose, and member of the Eagles. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Elmer Leonard; sister, Dorothy Hoffman. Surviving are two daughters. Cathy ft Philip Curtis of Middleville, Carol Miller of Jackson, Wyoming; two granddaughters, Katie Ellen and Kimberly Ann; one grandson. Scon; four great grandchildren, Katherine, Dakota, Julie, ft Shellie; two brothers. Sherman Leonard of Hastings. Ed Leonard of Cassopolis; two sisters, Betty Babcock ol Battle Creek. Dixie Britten of Hastings. Memorial Services were held ou Saturday January 6, 1996 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keller and Reverend Charles P. McCabe III officiating. Burial was in Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. [ Lucille L Van Brunei HASTINGS - Lucille L. Van Br iggen. 73. of Hastings, passed away on Monday. January 8. 1996. She was boro on October 5,1923 ?n Bemon, Illinois, the daughter of K. I. and Lisa Parker. She was a resident of Hastings for B yean previously living in Boomingdale. She was married to James A. Van Bruggen on November 20, 1943. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Winters; two sons, Gary and Jack Van Bruggen. Surviving are her husband, James A. Van Bruggen; three daughters, Maggie Carvel of Fremont, Linda Hughes and husband Eugene of Huttig, Arkansas, Cherie Colucci and husband Vito of Torrington, Connecticut; two sons. James K. Van Bruggen and wifeDoooa of Battle Cieek and Roger D. Van Bruggen of Hastings; fourteen grandchildren; nine great­ grandchildren; two sisters. Myrtle Pendergrass of South Haven and Sylvia Grammer of Ivan­ hoe, California; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 11.1996 at 1:00 p.m. al the Langeland Memorial Oiapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, Kala­ mazoo, a Trust 100 Chapel with the Reverend Doctor Alden Buras of the Northwest United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Ml Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made oy Langel'nd Memorial Chapels, in Kalamazoo. __________ Paul W Jones JOHNSTOWN,TOWNSHIP - Paul W. Jones, 88. of Johnstown Township, passed away on Saturday January 6. 1996 at his residence. He was bora on October 5, 1907 in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, tbe son of Howard A. Jones and Edna Mae (Nichols) Jones. He graduated from high school in Punxsu­ tawney. Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Pittsburg and the University «f Baltimore. Mr. Jones was in the United States Army for 27 years as a Major, retiring in August 1954, then was the Assistant Superintendent for the City of Battle Creek for 16 years retiring in 1971, and was a Life Insurance agent in Battle Creek area for several years. Mr. Jones waa Life member Bedford Mason­ ic Lodge 8207 where he formerly held the office of Secretary, the excellent high priest of the Royal Arch Chapter f 188, and was active in the commandry. He was an instrumental member of steering committee to build new building. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and reading, and was an avid sports fan. Loved spending time with grandchildren. He was married to Adriana D. (Desimone) Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard A. Jones and Edna Mae (Nichols) Jones. Surviving are his wife, Adriana D. (Desi­ mone) Jones of Battle Creek; four daughters, Adnana E. Williams of Edgewood, Kentucky, Carol A. Eberhard of Jackson, Edna M. Chantrene of Battle Creek, Paula M. Lyons of Delton; ten grandchildren; two sisters, Mary E Peters of Philideiphia, Pennsylvania, Eariajane Burkett of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday January 10. 1996 at Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel with Father Edwin Palmer officiating. Burial was in Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Ross Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS by Catherine Lucas lived in the home that she and her husband. Frank B. Smith had built there in 1953. until four days Itefore her death. She married Frank B Smith on March 10, 1937. Frank died in 1980. The Smiths had spent many hours assisting with the work of their churches, both in Mkhigan and m Oregon. They supported Living Waters Christian School in Big Laurel. Ky.. as well as Youth Haven Ranch in Rives Junction. Mkh. She was a member of Clackamas Christian Center at the time of her death. She is survived by two sons. Russell Smith of Picacho. Az.; Edgar Smith of Nashvilk and daughters Marie Fisher of Woodland. Madelyn Davidson of Brookings. Ore.. Don­ na Hickey of Nashvilk and Sharon Heiiiwell of Canby. Oregon. She had 22 grandchildren. 42 great grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren. The Lakewood Area Historical Society is meeting tonight. Thursday. Jan. 11. at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. The Barry County Historical Society will hold its meeting Thursday. Jan. 18. at St. Rose Cathoik Church. Hastings. Board meeting at 7 p.m. and regular meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m. Laura Randall will present the program, “Learn How to Preserve Your Family History and Photos.” If you have any items you would like in­ cluded in the Woodland News column, call me at 945-5471 evenings and on Monday 1 can be reached al 948-4881 on Tuesdays and Thursdays By Joyce F. Welnbrecht, Guest Reporter Brighton-Byrne plan June wedding Goddard-Doughty unite in marriage Victor Franklin Goddard and Kimberly Marie Doughty were united in marriage on Nov. 25. 1995. with Pastor Ben Jansen offieixting the 3 p.m. ceremony al the Barry County Expo Center Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Harry McSauby of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Delores Goddard and the late Victor Goddard Sr. of Hastings. Maid of honor was Roxanne McSauby. the bodes sister, and the bridesmaids were Mary Brower, friend of the bride, and Tammy Adamy. niece of the groom. The best man was Jim Peacock, friend of the groom, and the groomsmen were Butch Devault and Bob De Vault, sons of the bride. The bode wore a western cut wedding dress with a western hat and veil. The whole w edding w as based on a western theme with saddles, boots and hay for decor. After the ceremony the couple greeted guests, then after the limo ode. returned to the Expo Center where a reception was held in their honor. The newlyweds will honeymoon in a warm, sunny, secret place in early spring. Lancasters to mark 65th anniversary Richard and Alberta Lancaster will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Jan. 14. 1996. Their children arc Clarence and Joellen Lancaster. Ken and Nancy Lancaster and Allen and Liz Lancaster. They have 14 grand­ children. four step-grandchildren. 20 great­ grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. Please send your congratulations to: 536 E. South Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brighton of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Byrne of Woodhaven. MJ, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Jill Christine and Robert Dennis. Both Jill and Bob will be graduating from Western Michigan University in December. 1996. Jill will cam a degree in elementary educa­ tion while Bob will complete his studies with a major in printing management A June. 1997. wedding is being planned. The Woodland School Alumni Association will hold a planning meeting Monday. Jan. 22. at Woodland Township Hall at 7:30 p.m. This is the 100-year anniversary 1946 is the 50-year-class. The 1996 Executive Commit­ tee and anyone interested in helping with the annual banquet is invited to attend this meeting. In Woodland News column of Jan. 4. I identified Lillian Vandecar as Lillian Bursley. The luncheon and meeting of the Kilpatrick Women’s Missionary Fellowship has been cancelled for January. Instead they were to serve a luncheon for the members of the fami­ ly of Gayion R. Fisher, who passed away Fri­ day. Jan. 5. Memorial services were schedul­ ed for 1 p.m. Wedneday. Jan. 10. with a lun­ cheon following. Commitment services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashvilk at 4 p.m. Thursday. Jan. II. The home of the Don Edgecombs on Eagle Point was damaged on Thursday night. Jan. 4. The Woodland Fire Department was assisted by Lake Odessa and Sunfield in handling the fire in the very cold weather. There will be a blood pressure clink Wednesday. Jan. 17. from 11 a.m. until noon. The clinic is sponsored by the Commission on Aging and the Red Cross. Joyce Weinbrecht is the registered nurse doing the clink. Lakewood United Methodist Church helped Eunice Eckardi to celebrate her birthday Sun­ day afternoon. Jan 7. The party was a suc­ cessful surprise. Boyd Barry is still a pattern at Pennock Hospital. He reports that while he is gaining, it may be several more days before he is released. Cards and visits are very welcome. Velma A. Smith, a former resident of the Nashvilk-Vermontville area, passed away Dec. 22 at age 96 in Milwaukie, Ore. She had FACTORY REPS * MOOO/mo. Io start * Entry level positions Sayers to celebrate golden anniversary Belsons observe 40th anniversary Harry and Louise (Hawks) Belson of Battle Creek celebrated their 40th anniversary on December 31. Their children are Diane Stewart of Seattle. Washington. Dave Belson of Hastings and Darrell Belson of Bank Creek. Their children and grandchildren would like to wish them a very hanpy anniversary and a great new year. Robert M. and Flo Sayer of Sunfield will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at their winter home in Harlingen. Texas. The couple, married Jan. 19. 1946. have three children (Chris. Bob. Dan), seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Family and friends are encouraged to send anniversary wishes to the couple at the follow­ ing address: Bob and Flo Sayer. 6101 W. Business 83. Harlingen. TX 78852. An open house will be announced and held later in the summer in Sunfield. Browns to celebrate 25th anniversary rnGive The rdZGiftOf Life! I I JANUARY IS NATIONAL I_____ I VOLUNTEER BLOOD DONOR MONTY ATTENTION PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP IS IN SEARCH OF A CARING INDIVIDUAL WHO TAKES WIDE IN THEIR WORK. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARD WORKING. * Paid training begins ttus wees SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL WHO TAKES PRIDE IN * Room lor gr owltv advancement IF YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE THE PERSON FOR THIS THEIR WORK TO FILL THE VACANCY OF SEXTON. JOB. CONTACT THE * Mgmt- trammg program PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL * Performance based pay 10115 S NORRIS ROAD. DELTON * Great mcentrve program MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 9:00-5:00 call 616-964-2944 to schedule interview THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS JOB CLOSES OR CALL (616) 623-2664 FEBRUARY 2. 1996 Ot 5:00 P.M. Register Now for Leadership Festival *96 Classes are filling fast - You wont want to miss this! Saturday, January 20.1990 8 30 - 3 00 p.m. Kyril and Sandra K. Brown Jr. will be celebrating their 25th anniversary on January 14. A private celebration is planned, however, if you would like to send a card the address is: 230 Kalamazoo St Lake Odessa. 48849 Hastings Htgh School. 520 W South Hastings Ml 49056 8: 30-9:00 am . RlGISTRATION 9: 10.1010 SESSION I I - lM.bc Speaking • Greg Bauer. Raiser A Aar -xates Pubhe Speaking 5- EMerty - Wliats Aval la be In Barry Ccxmty - Tema I lowefl. RSW. Thomappie Manor 6- Photography IU| - Jim Hammond, Hammond Pttofography 7 - How to get the |ob ilanugb the Interview - Mary Campl>dl Human Resources. Viking Corporation H- A»k-» ymr Jolt skills ■ Pai Hrgiel, Hastings I llgh School 9 • Malc/lrmale Communicalions ■ Han Henderson. PhD.. Pine Rest Counseling Center IO- I nsinner ■ What you realty need • Olin Bundy, licensed Irwinnce Consultant Olivarri-House to exchange vows Sage-Shepard to wed May 11 Earl Curtiss to mark 90th Jan. 20. 1996. a 90th birthday celebration open house will be held between 2-4 p.m at the Free Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at the comer of East State Road and North Boltwood in Hastings. All arc invited. Earl John Curtiss was bom Jan 17. 1906. in a log cabin in Berlin Township of Ionia County He was a resident of the Hastings area between 1928-1991 He was employed by Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1928 until his retirement in 1968. Earl and his wife Emma have been married since 1932 and presently reside at Sentinel Pointe Retirement Community near Cascade. Earl and Emma have three sons. Dr. Eugene E. Curtiss of Hastings. Lawrence E. Curtiss of Concord. MA. and Joel P Curtiss of Grand Rapids They have both grandchildren and great grandchildren Doris Oiivarri and Jeff Hause are pleased to announce their upcoming wedding January 20. 1996. They will be making their home in Hastings. It is with great joy that Kevin and Diann Sage of Delton and Keith and Kathryn Shepard of Delton announce the engagement of their children Melissa Jean Sage to Perry Lee Shepard. Melissa is a 1995 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is employed by Flexible. Perry. who graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1989. is employed by A merles A May 11. 1996 wedding is being planned. IO2S-I 1 25 SESSION n 7- l ower ytxr monthly energy Nib - simple tips from Comumcr Power - Manha Babocrfc. C.P. 8- Financial Planning - Barb I Vtrangeio, Financial Planner, I'naimtlal * Getting Organized ■ I rma lUino. Certified Trainer, US. Jr. Chamber of Commerce IO- Goal Setting• Steve McGowan. FadUtalot/Trainer, Stedcaae Corporation 11 - Positive Mental Altitude - Greg Need. Attorney, Adkinsn A Nerd I UNCI I (Inchaled with registration) dignity In diHicwta lift SESSION III 2- Computer Desk Top PuMsNng A Maintenance - Jrfl Gardner. (Alien A Assoc Printing A GrapNrs 3- Win Writing - Strplwnle Fekkrs. Attorney, Siegel. Hiatson. Gee A Yotrpmi 4 An Intro to Herbs. What When How A Why - Kathy Hanim. Rrtiml Trader 5- Time Management • Wendy Need. Certified Trainer. U5. Jr. Chamber of Commerce _ 6- Travel Talk - Susan Baum. ICS Travel 7- IVxtive Mental Attltide • Greg Need. Attorney, Arfkinson A Need H- Roving Selling or Mort gaging your home - Mark I Irwttt. MainStrert Saving! Rank. Kahy Gcnaman. Realtor. Witzel Wal.ljlr & Assoc 11- Why you nerd a mentor As how to find one - Todd Harding, PmA-TO. MainStrert Saving* hank Jessie Jo Elliott. Hastings and Kardi Marie VanderPlocg. Plainwell. Thomas Albert Monroe. Wayland and Karel Ann Detmers. Wayland. Martin Arthur Hawthorne. Bellevue and Constance Lynn Heath. Bellevue. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. . Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. Hazel Hildebrandt to mark 98th birthday Hazel Hildebrandt of 711 N. Ferris St.. Hastings, will observe her 98th birthday on Jan 17. 1996 She has lived in Hastings since 1930. Dur­ ing the ’50s she and her husband. Si operated a restaurant. Hastings Height, retiring in 1963 She has a son. Donald, living in Ann Arbor and a daughter. Gladys living in Atlanta. Ga . eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She says she counts her blessings every day 2nd Choice Sesuonlll IstLTrtce 2nd Choree 3nl Choice �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1996 restraint Children judge their parents not by what they say but w hat they do Your companion is fortunate to have a man of your caliber I hope ! she appreciates you LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE TtOTT AND T»OU IS ATTEMPTING TO COlLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED Will BE USED FOB THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Deiout i hot b»*n mod* in th* condition* oi o mortgog* mode by Corl 8. Cron more ond lourie A. Cronmore hutbond ond wife Io Woodhomt Mortgog* Corporation Mortgog-e doted December 14. 1990 ond recorded on December 14. 1990 in Liber 509. on poge 483 Borry County Records. Michigan. and assigned by mesne assignment to UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS by on assignment dated February 28. 1995, and recorded on March 8. 1995, in liber 626. on page 154. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the dote hereof the sum of FORTY FIVE THOU SAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY THREE AND 36 CENTS ($45,923.36). including interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose ond provided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of mortgaged premises, or some port of them ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 2 00 p.m. o dock on February 15. 1996. Said promises ore situated in TOWNSH-P OF YANKEE SPRINGS Barry County M.ch.gan and are described as: Commencing ot the Northwest corner of the Southwest I /4 of the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 24. Town 3 North. Range 10 West thence East 12 rods, thence South 14 rods, thence West 12 rods, thence North 14 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with the 194BCI 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the dote of such sale Dated. January 4. 1996 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (B10) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30300 Telegraph Road. Suite XI Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 Filo <95)24888 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IN­ DIANAPOLIS (2/1) TROTT AND TROTT IS ATTEMPTING TO COlLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has be*n mod* in the conditions of o mortgage mode by Michoel J Davidson ond Jodi I Davidson, husband ond wife (original mortgagors) ond assumed by Release Assumption Agreement between Michoel J Davidson ond Jodi I. Davidson, husband and wife to JACK OBEY DE AN STAFFORD dated September X. 1992 ond recorded October 16. I9Q2 m Lib*r 556 on pog* 948 Barry County Records to Waterfield Financial Corporation. Mor­ tgagee. dated Moy 17. 1991 and recorded on May 24. 1991. in liber 516. on poge 518, Borry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mor tgogee to UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IN DlANAPOtlS on Indianapolis Corporation by on assignment dated May 17. 1991. and recorded on Moy 24. 1991 in Liber 516. on page 522. Borry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be du* ot the dot* her*of the sum of SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY NINE DOLLARS AND 08 CENTS ($71,659 08) including interest ot 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sol* contained in said mor tgoge ond rhe statute in such cos* mod* ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgog* will b* foreclosed by a sol* of th* mortgaged premise, or some port of them, ot public vendue at th* Barry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan at 2 00 p.m. o'clock on February. 22. 1996 Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Borry County. Michigan, and ore described as Lot I of Elmdole Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in liber 3 of Plots on Poge 65 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.324Io. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the dot* of such sol* Doted: January 11. 1996 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys ond Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite XI Bmghom Farms. Michigan 48025 File <95125187 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS (2/8) MOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Borry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing lor the following Special Use Permits CASE NO SP 1 96 - Clayton C Swift ond Sharon R. Swift Bergwerff. (applicants). LOCATION: at 2775 N. Broodway (M-43) on the West side between Kaiser Rd. ond AAorylou Dr. in Sec. 31. Carlton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to operate on adult foster core homo for more than 6 people. MEETING DATE: January 22. 1996. TIME: 7:10 p.m. PLACE Community Room in th* Courts ond Low Building ot 220 West Court St.. Hostings. Michigan In forested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will b* given the opportunity to be heard at th* above mentioned time and place. Sit* inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompany ing the group should contact rhe Planning Office. The special us* application is available for publK inspection of th* Barry County Planning Of­ fice 220 W. State St . Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948 4830 for further information. The County of Borry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such os signers for th* hearing impaired ond audio topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary oids or services should contact the County of Borry t-y writing or colling the following Michoel Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Nancy I. Boersma. Borry County Clerk (1/11) MORTGAGE SALE This is on attempt to collect a debt, ond any in­ formation obtained will b* used for that purpose Default has occurred in a mortgage mod* by Jef­ frey D Hous* ond Morcia J. House, husband and wife, to First National Bonk of Michigan, dated Ju­ ly 21. 1994 and recorded on July 29. 1994 in liber 610 poge 944. Borry County records The lender has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $14,007.70. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sal* of the property, at public auction to the highest bidder, on February 9. 1996 ot 2:00 p.m. local time, at main entrance to Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan, th* place of the Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay th* amount then due on th* mortgog*. together with interest ot 17.95 percent, legal costs, attorney fees, ond also any taxes ond insurance that rhe mortgagee pays before the sale. The property is located in the Township of Maple Grove Barry County, Michigan, and is described in the mortgog* os. Starting at th* Southwest corner of th* Southeast 1 /4 of the Northeast I /4 of Section X. Town 2 North. Rang* 7 West, a parcel of fond described os follows to wit: 168 feet East to Railrood Post, then Northeasterly 386 feet, then West Ml feet, thence South 300 feet to point of beginning. The redemption period will be six months from th* dote of sole; however if the property is aban­ doned. the redemption period will be one month from th* dot* of sale. Dote: January 5. 1996 First National Bonk of Michigan Joseph 8 Bockus. attorney P.O. Box 794 Eos I Lansing. Ml 48826 (2/1) STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farmland Services Division Notice of Board ot Arbitration Meeting for the Determination of Equltablltty ot Proposed Apportionments By Chairman of Collier Mud Creek Intercounty Drainage District (In accordance with P.A. 40, of -.956, as amended) Notice la hereby given, that on October 25. 1995, an appeal was filed with Karl F. Heusler. Deputy Director for Intercounty Drains with the Michigan Department of Agriculture end Chairman of the Collier Mud Creek Intercounty Drain Board Requesting a Board Arbitration under Section 260.106 of Public Act 40 of 1956, as amended and; Whereas, pursuant to said Section 260.106, each dram commissioner of the Collier Mud Creek Intercounty Dram Board, upon being noticed of such Appeal, have designated a disinterested drain commissioner to represent them on the Board of Arbitration and; Whereas, these three disinterested drain commissioners met on November 30,1995 and at that meeting selected two additional drain commissioners to complete the Board of Arbitration, as well as one alternate, and also set a time, place and location for the Appeal of Apportionments to be held; Now therefore, in accordance with P.A. 40. of 1956, as amended said Board of Arbitration shall meet on January 17. 1996 at 10:30 A M. at the Eaton County Extension Meeting Room, Eaton County Governmental Complex, Charlotte. Michigan to hear such appeal by the Barry County Drain Commissioner and to DETERMINE THE EQUITY OF THE APPORTIONMENTS set by the Chairman of the Colher Mud Creek Intercounty Dram Board And Further. This Board of Arbitration will hear testimony from the Barry County Drain Commissioner as to why he feels the Chairman s apportionment unfair and upon review of the facts and testimony given, will either uphold the Chairman's apportionment or determine whatever other apportionment they deem to be more equitable These findings shall be made and signed by all members of the Board of Arbitration attesting the determination of the majority of the Board This determination shall be ANAL and CONCLUSIVE as to the fairness of the apportionment Now therefore, all persons owning lands liable to an assessment for benefits, or whose lands will be crossed by said drain, or any municipality affected may be present at said meeting to observe the proceedings, if they so desire Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Drain Commissioner in the county which they reside at the numbers noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TTY) at le-st one week in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance If anyone has any questions regarding this notice, they may contact the following County Drain Commission­ Too casual? College debate Dear Ann Landers: Can you stand another response to "Depressed Old Prof in New Orleans?" He said today's colleges are run like businesses and pul the bottom line before education. He was absolutely right Are college students being taught to think, or are they memorizing facts the night before an exam, regurgitating their new “knowledge" for the test and forgetting it two days later? Untenured professors are too busy publishing articles in more than 70.000 jour­ nals that nobody reads and, for the most pan. contribute very little to the understanding of the current scene If they entertain their students and make exams easy by asking multiple-guess, flip-the-coin questions, they will be armed with the appropriate percentage of high student evaluations, which are essen­ tial for tenure. Meanwhile, bloated administrations spend much of their time and money preparing publicity to dress the windows far unwitting freshman applicants and their parents, which adds up to the great Anxrican rip-off. What worries me most is the pressure on the faculty (o dumb down their courses to keep the customers happy . — Angry Old Prof in Boston. Dear Boston; 1 heard from other Old Profs in Boston, as well as Young Profs in Lansing. Mich., Madison. Wis.. and New Haven. Conn, (no jokes from Yalies) and at Nor­ thwestern. Fordham. Southern Methodist (Dallas). Connecticut College, Wharton in Philadelphia and Notre Dame. Some agreed with your assessment. Others said their schools were raising the standards because there is so much competition to get in any place these days. One thing is certain. A college education is essential unless you’re a genius like Bill Gates of Microsoft, who quit Harvard after a short time because he "couldn’t learn anything there." No roommate Dear Ann Landers: I've been dating "Matt" for three months and have never been treated so well. He doesn’t hide anything and even lets me answer his phone. We've decid­ ed to take things slow for now. Here’s the problem: Matt has a friend. John Bush Ionia County Drain Commissioner Courthouse Annex loma. Ml 43846 618-527-5373 Dated at Lansing. Michigan. December 26. 1995 Robert Shaffer Barry County Dram Commissioner 220 West State St Hastings. Ml 49058 616-943-4379 Gordon Guyer Director of Agriculture By Michael R Gregg Deputy for the Director PO Box 30017 Lansing. Ml 48909 517-373-2620 'Square* suitor Dear Ann Landers: I’m a male, in my mid-30s. never married and am seeing a divorced woman with two children, one a teenager, one a pre-teen. We have been together for nearly a year, and our relation­ ship is healthy and strong. 1 like her children, and they like me. They are well-adjusted and well-mannered, and their mother has done a fine job raisin- them. There are times when she would like me to stay ovemght at her place, but I feel uncom­ fortable because of her children. Our times alone have been at my house, where there arc no complications. I've told her that I'm not sure what the children would think of her if I spent the night — to say nothing of her neighbors. This is a small town, and 1 value our reputations. Also. I believe it could become legal fodder for the ex-husband, who is mostly out of the picture. The children know wc arc committed to one another, but I don't think we should do anything that might make them think less of us. Am I "square," as one of my collegues has suggested? Maybe I’m not seeing things dearly. Please set me straight. — Midwest Ann Devotee. Dear Midwest: Square? Absolutely not. You sound like a man who has high prin­ ciples. and 1 applaud your good judgment and Dear Ann Landers: I'd like you to share one of my pct peeves with your many -cades. Hopefully, it will save some women great deal of trouble. Often in the supermarket. 1 see a purse plopped on top of a cart, left unatte-idcd while the woman is pinching the tomatoes and • sampling the grapes. Many times, the purse is wide open and the billfold is .isible, just waiting for a thief. Please, womm. put your bag over your shoulder or under ; -our arm. — • Corpus Christi. .<1 Dear Christi: Great advice. I hope they listen before (hey learn from experience. Lonesome ? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Laniers' new booklet. "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. " Send a self-addressed, long. business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Cando, send $5.15.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate Inc. : ; ■ . [Lake Odessa NEWS GIRL, Hannah Leigh, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 28 at 5:09 p.m. to Rick and Tammy Hilton, Nashville, weighing 8 lbs . 6 ozs. and 22 M inches long. BOY, Dakc’a. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 28 at 8:16 p.m. to Scott and Sommer Davis. Ionia, weighing 9 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 23 inches long. GIRL, Rebecca Lyn. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 28 at 6:11 p.m. to Tim and Diane (Eaves) Reeves. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 2U ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Samantha Anne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 28 al 9:18 p.m. to Gail and Dan Stewart. Middleville, weighing 9 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL. Teresa Mane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 29 at 1:55 p.m. to Tamera Wendt. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Modal in Gabrielle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 29 at 4:50 p.m. to Toni and Michael Trumbuii, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Troy William, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 31 at 12:12 a.m. to Colleen and John Elkins. Orangeville, weighing 7 lbs.. 2'6 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Victoria Marie, bom at 2:59 a.m. on Jan. I al Blodgett Hospital, weighing 3 lbs.. 8 ozs. Proud parents are Jim Roth and Holly AI toft. Especially proud grandparents are Jack and Marcia AI toft and Gary and Jewel Roth. BOY. Trevor John, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 19 at 8:20 a.m. to Mike and Katie Zimmerman. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs.. 15 ozs and 19 inches long GIRL, Tim and Rachel Lubitz of Hudsonville are happv to announce the birth of their precious daughter Vanessa Paige. She was bom Dec. 14. 1995 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. She weighed 7 lbs.. 10ozs. and was 21 inches long. GIRL. Marissa Noelle. bom to Paul and Shannon Swanson of Middleville on Dec. 25. 1995 at 6:59 a.m . weighing 7 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 20 U inches long. Big brother. Tyler welcom­ ed her home ers' offices Dale Beniamin Eaton County Dram Commissioner 1045 independence Blvd Charlotte. Ml 43813-1015 517 543-7500 ext 216 "Sally." who is going through some hard times and can't afford her own place. Matt has agreed tn let her stay in his apartment, and they will split the rent I’ve told Matt if Sally moves in, it’s over between us. He says 1 don’t love him if I would break up over this. Also, he is hurt that 1 don't trust him. I feel that Sally is not his responsibility and that she should find another solution to her rent problem. 1 think there is a line that should be drawn here. If she needed an escort to a party. I would encourage him to go with her. But I can't tolerate them sharing an apartment There are two important facts that I left out: (I) I’m not sure these two have always been "just friends." and (2) I have been hurt before by an ex-boyfriend who did the "just friends" number. 1 need your help. — Mixed Up in Maspeth. N.Y. Dear Mespath: I don’t think you’r mixed up at all. You sound 100 percent on target. Tell Matt he’s pushing the envelope. No female roommate. Period. Dear Ann Landers My wife and I have, become increasingly annoyed and. more recently, downright disgusted with the deterioration in dress code standards m general and especially in many lop^scalc restaurants Wc just returned from San Francisco where we had dinner in an elegant (and expensive) French cafe Most of the guests were nicely dressed However, a member of the party . seated at the next tabic was wearing a T-shirt. * no coat, running shoes and a baseball cap. < Last weekend, we had Sunday brunch at a< well-known (also expenxive) restaurant with a % panoramic view of the city. Again, a couple< was seated next to us. the man wearing aT-J shirt, shorts and tennis shoes. His hair was> almost waist-length and kept getting in hts*« face and food. I realize some restaurants are hurting and;* don’t warn to turn away business. However, if J this keeps up. they won’t have any business. > Right? — Denver Diner. Dear D.D.: The wave of the future seems to< favor the casual look. There is. however, a « definite line between casual and sloppy-gross. The maitre d' or hostess in charge of seating should know better than to scat people in tank tops and cutoffs next to individuals who have dressed up for their luncheon or dinner. . Restaurants that have high standards will lose their up-scaie clients if they do too nnxn? compromising. BOY, Zachary William, bom to Rands arul Teresa (Durkee) Poll of Grand Rapids Bom in Butterworth Neo Natal Unit on Dec 3 at 6:01 p.m.. weighing 1 lbs.. 6'^ ozs. and 12'4 inches long Grandson of Gayle and Manin Angle of Caledonia. Fred Durkee Sr. of Hastings and Neil and Ruth Poll of Grand Rapids Great grandson of K Jean Lipscomb of Cutlenille. Mi. BOY, Christopher Allen, bom at Pipp Com­ munity Hospital on Dec. 30. 1995 to Terne and Chris Colwell. Delton Sunday morning breakfasts continue at the VFW Hall, starting at 7 a.m. Sunday. Jan. 14. is the date for the monthly benefit dinner at Cunningham’s Acre to benefit the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Some offices will be closed on Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Head Start parents will meet at 12:30 at the Page Memorial Building. Chamber of Commerce dinner is to be held al Lakewood UMC on M-50 at 6 p.m. Friday next week. Jan. 19. there will be no school classes for the annual Records Day Saturday. Jan. 20. there will be a few hun­ dred people swainung at Lakewood High School for Central Michigan Ag Day. Registration is urged by contacting one of the County Extension offices. Friends of the Library met on Jan. 2. In re­ cent weeks they had provided funds for pur­ chase of a computer primer and a fax machine for the library, provided 12 "Books for Babies" kits for families with infants on the delivery lists for Christinas baskets and pro­ vided refreshments for a November storytell­ ing session and the children who took part in the gingerbread house project in December. They also provided funds for mugs for the adult reading group. There are three new life members for the plaque. The fall and winter issue of Michigan Holi­ day News reports that the White Pine Trail, a 90-mile "Rails-To-Trails” corridor, is a pro­ ject in the process. It has been used by bikers and hikers during the summer and fall mon­ ths. It is the longest trail in Michigan. Snowmobiling is allowed in the section north • of Big Rapids. The trail extends from Com­ stock Park to Cadillac. At Reed City, the trail has a junction with the Pere Marquette trail, which runs from Farwell to this Oceola County Seat city. This is ready for'1 snowmobiling. Ed and Carol Reiser of Brown Road are welcoming the arrival of thcir fifth grand- * child, a baby boy, Phillip Scott. bom on Dec. 28 to Tim and Maria Matthews of Grandville. He weighed 10 lbs. 2 ozs. on the Butterworth scales. He has a brother, Jordan, at home. Four ladies from Lakewood and Central United Methodist churches attended the Epiphany breakfast at Grace United Methodist Church in Lansing Saturday moming The speaker was a seminary student. Kathy Kirsch. There was a flute trio and a skit. Others attended from Dowling and Bellevue, along with 180 others. Former resident John Dickinson of Ionia died Dec 30 at Heartland Health Center Funeral services were held on Jan. 3 at LeValley United Methodist Church. He and wife Rornona were Sebcwa Township farmers for more than 20 years before buying Fells’ Motel on M-66 south of Ionia. His surviving children are Roselyn (Charles) Meyers of Grand Ledge, Sharon (Gary) Purdy of Holt. Linda Dickinson of Greenville. Lyle (Trudy) and James (Lawanda) Dickinson of Lake Odessa, and Tom (Tammy) of Ionia. NOTICE of MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Planning Zoning Commission will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. □ □ □ □ JANUARY 22. 1996 FEBRUARY 26, 1996 MARCH 25. 1996 APRIL 22. 1996 □ □ □ □ MAY 28, 1996 JUNE 24, 1996 JULY 22. 1996 AUGUST 26. 1996 □ SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 O OCTOBER 28, 1996 □ NOVEMBER 25, 1996 □ DECEMBER 23, 1996 Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. □ SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 □ JANUARY 16, 1996 □ MAY 21. 1996 O OCTOBER 15, 1996 □ JUNE 18, 1996 □ FEBRUARY 20. 1996 □ MARCH 19. 1996 □ APRIL 16. 1996 □ JULY 16. 1996 □ AUGUST 20, 1996 □ NOVEMBER 19. 1996 □ DECEMBER 17, 1996 . ime of the meetings for both groups will be at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St., Hastings, Michigan. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following; MICHAEL BROWN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 220 W. STATE ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 616-948-4891 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4. 1996 — Page 9 View of south side before current demolition began. Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Company employees. The story of the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. begins in 1889. when the Hastings Furniture Company was organized on July 23 of that year. The Grand River Valley Railroad had arriv­ ed in Hastings on Feb. 22. 1869. linking Grand Rapids with Jackson. The fairgrounds had been established in the 1850s. Hastings badly needed new industry to bolster its economy. A $15,000 subscription and the donation for four acres of land across Slate Street from the fairground and on the railroad tracks enabled the company to open A plant was built and the business opened and people were employed to manufacture furniture. This company couldn't pay its bills and the company was forced into receivership in 1891. There were few liquid assets and there was very little to be returned to the investors. Newman Fuller and C.B. Beebe reorganiz­ ed the business, naming it the Hastings Manufacturing Company They were able to make settlement with the old company and repay some of the stockholders. They put in about $10,000 new capital and went ahead with plans to employ 75 men. During the Panic of 1893 the company fail­ ed taking the assets of Newman Fuller with it. and went into receivership again, with Hastings City Bank holding the final claims. The plant remained idle for several years until George "Cedarine” Alien, who had in­ vented a furniture polish called Cedarine. became interested in it. He wanted to manufacture small, round-top tables with a variety of top and pedestal styles. Mr. Allen raised about $2000 on tlic purchase price of the plant and made a lot of pedestal tables. He had many troubles with the veneer table tops and many were not saleable. Demand for the good ones wasn't all that great either. A fire destroyed the finishing and storage rooms. The frame structure plant had no sprinkler system and the insurance was inade­ quate Hastings City Bank again had the plant, this time minus the storage, and packing and finishing departments Again the plant stood idle. In 1892. Richard Messer had joined the Hastings Table Company which was locate on Mill Street. He attended the furniture shows held twice yearly in January and July in Giand Rapids, where furniture companies presented their wares for sale Here he met Kellar Stem, manager of the Grand Rapids Bookcase Co and Jiey had become friends Late in 1900. The Grand Rapids Bookcase Company had lost its factory to a fire. When Messer heard about the fire, he went to Grand Rapids and told Stem about the idle, equipped furniture plant, which stood between the railroad and the fairgrounds on West State Street in Hastings. Chester Messer, brother of Richard Messer, was the president of City Bank. Richard was the vice president. The idea of having a working plant in Hastings appealed to the bank and it made Kellar Stem and the Grand Rapids Bookcase Company a favorable price for the plant and the machinery. That is now Grand Rapids Bookcase came to Hastings. In 1901. Grand Rapids Bookcase was organized and located in Hastings. The first president was John Sehler of Grand Rapids; A. A. Barber of Grand Rapids was vice presi­ dent. Kellar Stem of Hastings was secretary ; and F.E. Brown of Grand Rapids was treasurer. The Barber Bros. Chair Company was organized in 1903, building a plant just east of the Grand Rapids Bookcase Company's plant. A A. Barber was president and treasurer and J.C. Barber of Hastings was secretary. The two companies were closely allied and m 1910 they formed a coasobdalion under the name of Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company. A.A. Barber of Grand Rapids was president of the new concern. Henry Heyswk of Grand Rapids was vice president and Kellar Stem of Hastings was secretary and treasurer. The company grew, increasing from floor space of 75.000 square feet, to about four acres. The output increased from $75,000 per year to over one-b Jf million dollars annually. The furniture manufactured at this plant became recognized all over the United States under the copyrighted trademark. “Lifetime Furniture.” Machinery was upgraded with each machine operated by an individual electric motor. The power was manufactured in the company's own power plant maintained on the premises, which also supplied the lighting for the plant. The company also pumped its own water supply and installed a fire pump capable of pumping 90.000 gallons of water per hour, or 2.000.000 gallons per day. A sprinkler system was insulted, which consisted of a network of pipes arranged at the ceiling of each floor, with a valve every ten feet, capable of throwing 15 gallons of water per minute. The original line of furniture, as indicated by its name, was bookcases. Dining room suites, office desks and small tables, as well as specialty items, were added to the company lines. The depression of 1929 and the early 1930s took its toll on the Bookcase plant, as it did on most furniture companies nationwide, many of which didn't survive this economic disaster. Bu* in the 1940s things began to pick up again. They had accumulated a surplus, which enabled them to weather the rough depression years They introduced the Oakmaster line in 1944. Many pieces of this furniture still exist The north side of the old factory after the siding was removed, 1995. Finonciol S«vicas & Inwranc, WEWMKFOtYOU YOU WOK FOR YOU WHEN YOU WOK FOR USl The Prudential - Rocker manufactured by Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Company. in the City of Hastings and other pans of the country. It can be recognized by the construc­ tion of the solid oak furniture and the carvings. In 1951, the Hastings Square line was shown and sold throughout the United States. Many pieces of this line are treasured posses­ sions of the families who bought them. This line was continued until the plant was discon­ tinued in 1954. The plant gave employment to many Barry County residents for many years. It was a good place to work with gcxxi ventilation and good lighting and good management and the production of products to be proud of. The company operated until 1954 as Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. It then was taken over by Hastings Corpora­ tion. which manufactured a line of furniture under the brand name Medallion. The main office for this company was in Florida. The plant employed about 100 people who crafted the tastefully designed home furnishings. Carl Jager of Grand Rapids was the general manager of the plant. In 1973. Hastings Corporation had aluminum siding made by Aluminum Pro­ ducts of Hastings, put cn the outside of the plant. This was during the time when win­ dows were often covered to help conserve energy. Don Reid was foreman for Hastings Corporation at the time this was done. Hastings Corporation went out of business in 1977 and the buildings once again were standing idle. An auction sate of the machinery, fixtures and remaining stock was held on Dec. 13, 1979. In 1979 the building was purchased by Fred Rock of Middleville and Doug Vickery of Hastings. Zane Mead of Nashville had the contract to lake the structures down. This in­ cluded the landmark water tower and the covered breezeway, which went between the buildings at second floor level. The remaining structure was used by Hastings Manufacturing as a warehouse, along w ith other uses over the years. On Oct 26. 1995. the Hastings Banner carried an item that announced that developer Juergen Nitzsche had been given permission from the Hastings City Council to demolish the remain­ ing building and establish a commercial ven­ ture on the land, as well as changes the zoning to clear the way for the future project, possibly a hotel or a business complex. The demolition has begun with the removal of the aluminum siding. Sources: History of Barry County. Hon. W. W. Potter. 1912; City of Hastings. Michigan. 1871-1971; Grand Rapids Bookcase Here. Esther Walton. Hastings Ban­ ner. 9/25/1985; Hastings Banner Archives. 1964. 1973. 1977. 1979 and 1995. Extra Copies of The BANNER Hastings Corporation putting Aluminum siding on the building, 1973. Don Henry is on the scaffold and Steve Reid is handing him a strip of siding. (Banner photo). are available throughout Greater Barry County! The Prudential is looking for people who enjoy a challenge. If you hove management experience or potential, we offer individualized training, initial income support and the potential for sig­ nificant future income. Comprehensive benefits package. Send resume or Fax: NIGHT COMPUTER OPERATOR Part-time — Second Shift PENNOCK HOSPITAL Is seeking a part-time Night Computer Operator in the Information Scr.L^> Department. Candidates must have computer operations experience, and proficiency in CRT keyboard. 10-key calculator, and typing. Basic knowledge of bookkeeping preferred This individual will 'vork 1 or 2 nights per week, as well as provide backup coverage in the department, as needed Responsibilities include processing and reconciling patient charges and payments, processing statements and reports, and running file backup Please submit resume/application to: Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 (616) 949-0341 fOf Pennock Hospital Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-3112 E.O.E MRA-93-232S RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHAR­ TER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to tbe Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 1996, commencing et 730 o'clock pjn. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Kevin L. Allerding for rezoning of a portion of property located approximately 66 feet south from Cove Distributing's property line on Tanner Lake Road in the Township. The applicant seeks rezoning .72 aci'is of his 2.4 acre parcel from "A-1‘ Agricultural to the -02" Commun ty Business District. The property is described es: Com at NE Cor NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec 14-3-9 th S 571 ft for POB th W 315 ft th S 100 ft th E 315 ft th N 100 ft to POB. Balance of property win remain as it is zoned. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on January 17. 1996, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map. or Area Map pertinent to tbe foregoing may examine same at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan, during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on January 17,1996, and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited fo be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon (7) days' notice to tbe Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford. Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall • 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1996 Tough legislation ahead, state lawmakers report j by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Tbe Stale House will see some tough legislation in the coming months that will affect the county, residents were told at this month's Legislative Coffee. Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lakc Odessa) said while this year will not see as much activity as 1995 because it is an election year, several important issues still face the Michigan House of Representatives These include court reform, juvenile justice, prisons and the budget. Now that two courts, including Barry County, have been chosen to serve as models for the court reform test, work can begin on new ways to fund the courts. Geiger said he hopes the proposed reform will find a way to resolve finding issues that area decade old. “There are a myriad of funding sources that no one has a handle on.“ Geiger said. “Things to focus on in tbe reform is to regulate who pays what, and who is to be held accountable for what is spent." He said the House will look at ways to keep violent youths off the streets. "Crime is down, but youth violence continues to rise." ae said. "We have to rehabilitate them while protecting others in the community." One of the items that will be debated while planning for the new budget is prisons. He said while the corrections subcommittee continues to look at alternatives to prison, more high-level security prisons are needed in the state. "We can't afford to keep putting people in prison and spending $30,000 a year on each person," he said. "In tbe meantime let's talk about level five prison or lack thereof. There aren't enough beds. The worst of the worst of tbe worst go to low level, minimum security prisons." He said the state will need at least one more high security prison, despite the "tremendous cost to it." "I don't see any other way around it." he said. Geiger said before the House recessed for the Christmas holiday, tbe school code was revised. Under the new code, local schools were shifted from enumerated powers to genera] powers. They will no longer be held to mandates from the State Board of Education, and were given a model core curriculum instead of a mandated core curriculum to use as they see fit. He also said parents would have more say in their childrens* education. “They will be able to conduct business as they sec fit in the community." he said. The new code also would allow schools to expand teacher certification requirements, which would open a larger pool of teachers. Geiger said schools cold look at someone who does not have a specific teaching certificate but has background in a specific area and to teach that background. "It will offer a hands-on experience that is missing from schools." he said Sen. Joanne Emmons (R-Big Rapids) was also on hand at the coffee. She said reform in the electoral process has been completed in the Senate. She said while most places, like Barry County, hold clean elections, in some places it is not the standard. Emmons cited an election in Bay City. where absentee ballots were filled out by the same person. The ballots all had different names, but the same handwriting. The rules have been changed to specify who is allowed to handle absentee ballots and other election papers. The revisions also would allow people to know where election contributions came from before elections. Emmons said an Indian reservation in the Upper Peninsula made a contribution of $200,000 Oct. 21 that could not be traced to candidates until after the elections because of the number of committees the money traveled through. Mark Howe, an aid for Congressman Vem Ehlers (R-Grand Rapids) told the audience of the events leading up to tne latest government shutdown caused by disageements between the president and congress over a balanced budget amendment Howe said Congress agreed last week to end the shutdown temporarily, and by the weekend Clinton had offered a proposal of a balanced budget in seven years. "Newt (Gingrich) and Bill (Clinton) are actually getting along," said Howe. "They enjoy each other's company and are finding they have lot in common." The Legislative Coffee, sponsored by tha; Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, i*; held at the County Seat the second Monday of every months except June. July id2 August The public is invited to attend. > County may privatize animal shelter Barry by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor County commissioners are considering the possibility of a private parly operating the Barry County Animal Shelter in the future. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to have the Hastings Exchange Club announce 'Citizens of the Month' Central Services Committee consider the concept of privatizing the animal shelter and accept proposals from private parties. I suppose it's is something wc need to at least pursue as an option. Whether it's a good idea or not, 1 don't know," said Commissioner Tim Burd, chairman of the board's Central Services Committee. In that direction, commissioners on that committee will be developing "perimeters and responsibilities" that would be expected, by the county if the shelter is turned over to* a private party. "I'm not committing to this idea at ailj but 1 want approval for us to pursue it as f/i concept and get whatever guidelines we need£ set up...," Burd said, including advertising-^ for proposals. In other business, the board: • Approved 3 percent salary hikes for 10 employees who are not represented by a union or association. They are Equal ration Director Karen Scarbrough. Under sheriff; Doo Ford. Planning and Zoning rirectorl James McManus, the Jail administra.or, tbe' Citizens of the Month for December at Pleasantview Elementary are Bryan Myers and Heather Campbell with teacher Eleanor Vonk. office manager in tbe prosecutor’s office, tbe confidential employee in tbe clerk's office, tbe jail administrator's secretary, -ircuit court recorder, circuit court secretary/b.iliff and the sheriffs secretary. County Commissioner Sandy James said the same, pay increase has been given to unloep employees. • Agreed on a vote of 5-3. after some debate, to allow commissioners wno atteuu, tbe Michigan Association of Countied; Conference io Lansing on Feb. 11-13 to bo, paid per diem and mileage. Registration fees will be paid, but not lodging. Bailey also said commissioners could car pool with him. Before the final vote. Commissioner Tim Burd said be wasn't impressed with previous, sessions be had attended and didn't think it was worth the county paying per diems. "Much of this is a waste of lime...a reaction of yesterday,* Commissioner Emmet Herrington said ot the conference I However. Commissioner Sandy James said she thought It was worth its weight in gold from the standpoint of getting ideas, q "In tbe past, we never got per diems." . Commissioner Robert Wenger noted. j An attempt to amend the motion by deleting the conference per diem payments failed, with only three commissioners voting yes: Wenger. Herrington and Burd. The same three voted against the original motion when it eventually passed. • Appointed Sue VandeCar to a three-year term ou tbe County Building Authority.. through Dec. 31. 1998. . • Supported the Thomapplc Arts Council of Barry County in its efforts to seek a theater guild grant from tbe Michigan Council of the Ans and Cultural Affairs. ■ Hastings Exchange Club Citizens ol the Month for December at Nor­ theastern Elementary are (from left) Tim Brog, teacner Don Schils and Craig Laurie. RAHN, cont. from page I block grant of 5250.000 to extend city waler and sewer to the site. Rahn played a major role in getting that gram and in gelling two others several years ago that helped the city buy and renovate the old Bliss can plant into-the incubator. Rahn had been JEDC director since 1936. ; Besides his duties here, he has served as [residem of the Michigan Business Inculator : Association. Tbe vote to adjust the budget for six ! months and hire Rahn was unanimous. Student of the Month for December at St. Rose School is Jenny Schwartz, with teacher Diane Brighton. Exchange Club Middle School Students of the Month are (front, from left) Heidi Schroeder, Jessica Storm, (middle row) Adam Branch, Jeremy Schill­ ing, (back) John Eggers and Rachel Smith. *1 look forward to working with you. as in ; the past," Rahn told the council. | Subscribe fI» TODAY to I The Hastings BANNER can...945-9554 Southeastern Elementary students who have been named Exchange Club Citizens of the Month include (from left) Danielle Wanland, Kai Ward and Colleen Shellenbarger with teacher Jane Merritt. The December Exchange Club of Hastings’ “Citizens of the Month" from Central Elementary School are (front, from left) Emily Heath Brian Baird, (middle) Nathan Selby, (back) Derek Burandt, teacher Michelle Benningfield and Molly Anderson �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1996 — Page 11 Hastings MEAP scores show reading, math improvement The Hastings Rotary not only won lop per-caprta' contnbutors in its district, they were also third place in "improved giving' with a 400 percent increase Displaying the awards are (left to right) past-District Governor, Richard Rosenfeld; District Governor-elect, James Alden; Rotarian Hermann Bottcher; Rotary President, Todd Harding; District Governor Leonard Stuttman; and District Governor Group Leader. Thomas Ryan. District Governor visits Hastings Rotary, brings awards District Governor Leonard Stuttman visited the Hastings Rotary club Monday to present members with an award as ‘top in per-caprta giving' in District 6360. He shows the membership the flag they earned. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings students showed improvement in the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) test results this year. MEAP tests in reading and math are given every fall to fourth- and seventh-grade students. Previously. MEAP tests in science were given to fifth- and eighth-graders at the same time, but starting this year, tbe fifthand eighth-grade students will be taking tbe science test in the spring and will have a new test in reading added. In tbe reading part of the MEAP test, 83 percent of Hastings fourth-graders achie ved top scores in reading for story content this year, versus 65.6 percent last year, and 53.1 made top scores in reading for information as opposed to 39.3 percent last year, said Judy Shelton, director of educational services for the Hastings Area School System. The district's seventh-grade students scored 70.4 percent in the top score in reading (or story this year, versus 66.7 percent last year. They scored 48.3 percent in reading for information this year against 36.4 percent last year. Fourth- and seventh-graders also took MEAP tests in math, with 73.7 percent of fourth-graders scoring in the top category. (68.4 percent last year) and seventh-grade students scoring 57.3 percent (52.9 percent last year). "Our overall increase was up slightly, but we pulled up a lot of kids to a higher level, and we're pleased about that," Shelton said. This year is a period of transition on how the MEAP tests are given and what the results mean to school administrators and students, too. "Most states didn't spend the money to test —the individual districts spent the money to give standardized tests. Michigan joined the ranks of state that test using it own test based on suggested curriculum." Shelton explained. To achieve the best results on MEAP tests, school officials must examine not only what is taught, but when a subject is studied, she said. Ikx example, if a student normally studies fractions in fifth-grade math, but is tested on them in the fourth-grade MEAP math test, the student will not do well. How a school does on MEAP tests is one part of how they achieve accreditation from the state, and as such it takes on added significance. Two years ago. the state passed an accreditation program that was implemented last year. The three levels of accreditation are summary (top rated), interim (in the middle range), and unaccredited. All of the Hastings school buildings are rated as "interim." Unaccredited schools face financial penalties from the state. Last year's sophomores were tested in MEAP. and those who requested it were re­ tested. if needed, to gain a state endorsed diploma. However, the endorsement, a seal from the state which goes on a diploma, is not required to graduate. The same IOth- graders who took MEAPs last year now will be the first to take the new High School Proficiency Test (HSPT) in their junior year. The proficiency test replaces the MEAP tests at the high school level. The HSPT is much more difficult than die MEAPs, Sheldon said. A science test, with a great deal of writing, will take about two hours, and the math portion about the same amount of time, she said. The reading and writing part of tbe proficiency test will take a combined five hours and will be given over more than one day. The increased emphasis on writing is reflected in the structure of the new writing test, which is the only part of the proficiency test that is timed. To start, a student must bring two examples of their own writing into the first part of the test, and will answer general questions designed to analyze their writing process. The first part is set at 35 minutes. The second phase is the rough draft pan. where a student is given several types of writing, with questions lhat will give information on how a student siirts. analyses and processes information. During that segment, students can talk to other students and compare ideas as they write a rough draft in 45 minutes lime. The final draft is the finished product of the student, done on their own, aid handed in with all of their supporting documents within 110 minutes. The tests arc sent to experts outside of Michigan for grading to prevent any hint of favoritism. Shelton said. To lay the groundwork for the younger students to be prepared to take the tests, officials at Hastings schools have done several things. "As a district, we've trained all of our K-5 teachers and all language arts teachers in our own 'writing process model' last year and again this year. Also, all middle and high school staff took in-servicc training emphasizing writing overall, and al! building school improvement teams put improved student communication as one of its goals," she continued. Also, many of the staff took professional development workshops on the testing process in general, she added. Shelton said the biggest change in all of the testing is the heavy emphasis on writing, with the writing results used as evidence that the student understands the subjects they are studying. Future proficiency tests will include social studies, something the state is working on now. she said. "Tbe proficiency test is very difficult and our students are going to be challenged," she forewarned. Parents will be kept informed of the changes facing their students. Shelton said. Ex-employee sues Delton Ambulance by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A former employee of the DeHon Ambulance Service i» ruing the service and is governing board, alleging harassment and wrongful discharge Roger Claypool filed suit in Barry County Circuit Court against Pairieville and Hope Townships. Delton EMS. the Pralrievllle/Hope Township Emergency Services Board. Delton EMS Manager Brian TenHove. and EMS Board members Prairelville Supervisor Lloyd Goyings. former Hope Supervisor Pal Baker. Norma Campbell. Willie Sager and Larry Hoffman Claypool claims he was discriminated against and eventually forced to resign because he was the person who accused an ambulance employee with embezrling from the ambulance service and reported it to police After an Investigation by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. TenHove subsequently pleaded guilty to two reduced charges of misusing government funds, both misdemeanors. The suit claims Claypool suffered loss of past, present and future stages, emotional distress and mental anguish, and damage to bis professions! reputation. He is suing, citing violalion of the stale's Whistle-blower Protection Act. wrongful discharge, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent supervision. David Gilbert, attorney for Claypool, said the Whistle-blower Protection Act was designed to protect employees who gave information on violations of the law. such as health code violations. Tbe suit claims lhat on Dec. 8. two days after TenHove pleaded guilty. Claypool was demoted and stripped of bis supervisory title by TenHove. While Ml!, working with the service, he said he felt threatened and uneasy by tension between himself and other employees. Claypool says he was later forced to resign after a schedule change conflicted with hours he worked al another job. Gilbert said Claypool has been applying for another job. Claypool is seeking actual damages for loss of wages, emotional distress and mental anguish, damage to his professional reputation and attorney fees. He is also asking that each person named in the lawsuit be ordered to pay a fine for violating the Whistle-blower Protection Acl. Gilbert said violators can be fined up to S500 each. Gilbert could not say if the defendants named in the suit have been served. Officials at IX-lion A mbulancc were not aware of the suit and could not comment. Goyings said be was aware of the court action, but said those named in the suit have been advised not to discuss the pending suit. Barry County Residents Hanover Village begins first phase of mobile home park Providing affordable bousing for Hastings area residents is the goal of Hanover Village managers. The first of four planned apartment buildings is completed and occupied, and the second will be completed on schedule on February 1. Who Can Solve This Problem? In the first phase of the mobile home park that will eventually include 201 sites, 50 sites will be developed this year These four sections of the first of the double-wide mobile homes were delivered last week Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies knowing your community and its people makes you fed "more at home. ” The Hastings Banner ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth ar.nouncements, on top reporting of al! local government agencies, school activities.sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Banner ADAIR HAAS Persona! Risk Sprdahst Right tiow. in some school districts, third graders are learning how to solve this equation. And in some school districts, sixth graders are learning.. But there are still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to fare the question nication With People Who CARE IV4 mvt. I Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY Insist on higher academic standards in your school district. 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • "Making k'nrry County residents fed nt home for mt /OO years. " The Hastings Banner • P.O. Box B • Hastings. MI 49058 • w Indiana Insurance Gary Buckland, Sales Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pal Buckland, Sales �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Local wrestling surely a newsworthy event The wrestlers were as fierce as lions, but the tournament itself was as peaceful as a iamb. Last Saturday. Hastings High hosted the powerful L.H. Lamb wrestling tournament. In all. 10 teams participated and 140 wrestlers grappled in 14 weight classes. Coaches from the 10 schools — Hastings. Middleville. Lakewood. Battle Creek Central. Charlotte. Coloma. Grand Ledge. Harper Creek. Ionia and Lowell — had a combined 214 years of coaching experience. Quite in^ressive. And what was even more impressive was how peaceful (or smooth) the tournament went. As a sports writer with plenty of experience of covering high school wrestling tournaments, 1 can tell you that many often leave me with a bad taste in my mouth along with tiring eyes. But. not the Lamb thanks to the work of the Hastings' wrestling squad, its coaches, helpers, the school s athlcuc administrators and coaches plus many of the Saxon boosters. Their work was as impressive as the showing of our local wrestlers. Hastings. Middleville and Lakewood all made Barry County very proud on Saturday. Middleville won the event, the host team ended up in second place and Lakewood finished in fifth. This shows what a strong community our area has become for prep wrestling — and we haven't even mentioned Delton-Kellogg or undefeated Caledonia yet Tbe intensity of a Craig Bowen, tbe determination of a Nick Boucher or tbe strength of a Steve Lehman, that's what makes local wrestling a newsworthy event here in Barry County. And by the end of the season, that hard work hopefully will land a few of our best grapplers tn Battle Creek or Kalamazoo for the slate championships "As a team, that would be sweet." Bowen said on his thoughts of competing in those stale finals. This tournament is named after former Hastings superiniepdenl Lee Lamb, who began his work here in 1949. He was active in many community organizations and served some time as president of tbe Michigan School Superintendent's Association. Lamb died in 1962, but his hard work lives on through the efforts of all who helped put this wrestling tournament together And that's what makes Hastings one of the best places to live •Garden City. Last week. I revealed where my roots were sprouted and it appears that 1 may have missed a few of Garden City's true legends. First there are Pete Wysocki and Kirk Lewis who had stellar football careers at Olivet and the University of Michigan But. even a bigger miss was the fact that Lakewood vanity basketball coach Mike Maciasz apparently is a former Tiger or Panther as well. Mike sorry about your omission and I sure would like to know what side of the city you were from? You see. Garden City once had two high schools — West and East — before it got too big. So now it's just the huge home of the Blue and Orange Cougars. •Let It Rip. Was it ever nice to see a former Michigan quarterback — Jim Harbaugh — lead bis team — the Indianapolis Colts — to the National Football League's Final Four on Sunday. I've always been a big fan of Harbaugh ever since he played for Bo. His dad — Jack — coached at Western Michigan University. Coach Harbaugh is a great man and I still bold some resentment on why the Broncos ever let him go. Remember that those upperclassmen on tbe 1988 WMU California Bowl team were mainly Harbaugh s recruits. And for Jim. let's just say that he may not be tbe most talented signal caller in the league, but he sure is one of the smartest and certainly knows what he can do and what be can't do. Here's one: "Go Colts." •College sports. Good to see the Bronco hockey squad still atop tbe CCHA standings, sorry to see that tbe Big 10 is so weak in basketball this year and don't worry too much about the "erosion of values" that make "intercollegiate sports special" as NCAA's Cedric Dempsey states. College sports are as strong as rock-and-roll and will never die. Talk to you soon. Hastings wins three titles at the Lamb Hastings' wrestler Craig Bowen has been waiting for tbe L.H. Lamb invitational ever since last year’s event Bowen was 16-0 entering the l-amb in 1995. but suffered a miserable experience when be had to forfeit in the finals after breaking his ankle. This year. Bowen fought back and won tbe 135-pound weight class with a thrilling 10-9 come-from-behind decision over Grand Ledge s Steve Delaney And boy. did it feel good for Bowen. "Il was kind of redemption." Bowen said. "I love wrestling people who are up to my level; Last year. I missed slate by one point." As far as the points Bowen scored to win last Saturday, the senior only remembers the achievement and not so much the strategy. “I don t remember; 1 have no idea what it was." Bowen said. "I was just trying to get tbe point and get it in overtime.” The Saxons, who finished second with 128.5 points, had two other weight class champions: Chris Allen and Jamie James. Allen, at 140 pounds, pinned I-akewood s Tom Williams in one minute and fourty four seconds. It was Allen s second pin of the afternoon, tbe first bet ig a one minute and ten second takedown against Lowell's Matt Inman. James had a tougher time wrestling in the 189-pound championship. Jar.cs won a 14­ 13 decision over Middleville's Steve Lehman in a match that can only be described as classical. James' winning margin was scored in the last 10 seconds of the final round "Just don't give up and just keep moving." James said were his plans during those waning seconds. And James' evaluation of the Saxons' overall performance? "We just came out as a team and did great." James said. "Craig gave us a boost and then Chris came out great. 1 saw them win and I said I have to win." Middleville took the team trophy, scoring 139J points. It was an award that Trojan Coach Tom Lehman was glad to accept after his squad placed ten times in the 14 weight classes. "We didn’t win any in the finals, but we Hastings' Craig Bowen puts a move on Middleville's Terry Trudell at Saturday's:, L.H. Lamb Tournament in Hastings. had a lot of good matches." Lehman said. "The team depth was great. Barry County's third participant. Lakewood ended up fifth with 117-5 points. The Vikings won two titles with Nick Boucher at 103 and Chris Sutherland at 275 Boucher won a 15-2 decision over Coloma's Lenny Meschino and Sutherland pinned Coloma's Dustin Drake in one minute and twenty seven seconds. "Nick is 14-0 for the year and has only been scored on three times," Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch said. "Chris is nice 13-1; the nice thing about his win is that be was dumped to his back and (still) came back scoring to win it." Other winners include Ionia's Josh McGraw (112), Lowell s Dan Spicer (119), Charlotte's Steve Belknap (125), Harper Creek’s Tim Carlisle (130), Grand Ledge's Aaron Przgworski (145). Harper Creek's Charlie Taft (152). Battle Creek Central's Bryon Lecbe (160). Charlotte's Rob Dickson (171) and Coloma's Cnarlie Sample (275). < Not only did tbe Lamb prove to havesome good local flavor, but it also showed that it is a very strong wrestling tournament. > "This tournament is one of the hardest.. ones in the state.' James said. < Hastings 52, Hudsonville 12 Winners for the Saxons in last Thursd iy's dual were Luke Noteboom (103). Ryan F.ude -J (112), Jeremai Cook (125), Michael Lipstraw (130), Bowen (135), Tom Moore > (140). Allen (145), Bill Blair (152,. Matt ? MacKenzie (160), James (189) an J Justin Waters (275). Noteboom. Bowen. MacKenzie a d Waters all won on pins with Noteboom's being tbe j fastest in one minute and twenty nine-.i seconds. y> Rude. Cook, Lipstraw, Moore. Allen and. • Blair were victors on decisions. James.4 prevailed via a Hudsonville void. Hastings varsity next wrestles on jan. 11 at Wyoming Part. : ■,v JV squad brings 5 back four medals * Hastings' junior vanity wrestling team? compered In the 23-team Comstock Colt Novice tournament last Saturday and brought back to Hastings four medals. f Chris Stafford (140). Jacob Miller (140),. and Ed Youngs (215) were all given first । place medals (or winning three matches. David Koutt( 119) received a second place । medal for winning twice. Coach Larry Meiendy said: "All of the wrestlers wrestled well and learned a great . deal from this tournament." In an exhibition versus Hudsonville last., Thursday. Hastings bad wins by Jesse MacKenzie (125). Michael Nystrom (130). Peter Lewis (135). Jacob Miller (145). Lucas. Reaser (171). Mike Parsell (171). Kemfi Cross (177) and Robert Smith (275). 3 Hastings' Tim Easey calculates his next move in a wrestling match at the L.H. Lamb Tournament last Saturday. MacKenzie. Miller. Reaser. Cross and Smith all won on pins. Smith's pin was Inti thirty six seconds and MacKenzie s pin look* just fifty nine seconds. Saxon spikers find hitting touch Anytime Middleville meets Hirings io volleyball, a fierce match is the best bet for the final outcome. And that was the case last Wednesday as Middleville eventually pulled away from a gutsy Hastings team 11-15. 15-2 and 15-11. The visiting Saxons came out and took charge in the first game with some sharp hitting, but the Trojans fought back to turn things around in the final two. One reason for the comeback may have been the addition of Tracy Schondelmayer and Katie Weaver to the Middleville lineup. Schondelmayer had six kills during the final two games. There s something about that chemistry,” Middleville Coach Cindy Middlebush said. Tracy’s a junior, but she's the motivator." With tbe score tied at 9-9 in tbe third game. Middleville ripped three consecutive scores on tbe Saxons to take a 12-9 advantage. Traci Campbell, after a side out. made it 13-9 on a Middleville serve Campbell also contributed greatly to tbe triumph with a team-leading 13 kills and just one hitting error. The senior cocaptain is also one of Middleville's top servers "Campbell did a nice job." Middlebush said. "She was an outstanding tennis player, so that's who you want serving. A Colleen Loftus dink shot cut the lead to 13- 10 for Hastings, but Middleville was able to get the serve back and closed out tbe contest during tbe next couple of plays First a Saxons hitting error made the score 14- 10. Then after Hastings scored its 11th point, two Saxons collided going after the ball to end the match Hastings Coach Peggy Boucher felt that her team lost its early edge down the stretch "In tbe last two. they tried not to lose." Boucher said. "They played very tentative and weren't being aggressive " The Saxons top hitters stepped up. but the Hastings' spikers still needed some help from a few more contributors. "Jenae Bailey did a nice job and Jodi Songer, but we have to make sure we re consistent all-around." Boucher said. "I was looking for us to play a little better." Boucher also praised tbe play of Janette Jennings, especially Jennings' efforts in the back row. For Middleville. Jenna Shook had six kills in the first game and just one error. Shook sta-ted her first game, in place of Schondeimaycr "She (Shook) did a nice job of hammering tbe ball and didn't let up." Middlebush said. Hastings' Middle School's wrestling team ■ bad an unbeliev*le day last Saturday when ' they outdistanced tbe nine-team field at the Pcnnfield Invitational to bring home the championship trophy. '* The Saxons scored a team total of 322.5points . 169.5 points in (root of second place Charlotte. AU 19 of the Hastings' wrestlers placed fourth or better. Winning weight class championships were Greg Seeber. Jeremy Bishop. Nick Mainstooe. Sam Stafford. John Jacobs. Phi) McKeough and Gabe McCarty. Placing second in their weight classes were Travis Millison. Isaac Solmes. Brian Eves. Jay Campbell. Isaac Smith and Shawm Rosenberger. •' "They played very tentative and weren't being agressive." -Hastings Coach Peggy Boucher Fifth annual Pennock Run/Walk on Jan. 27 Saxons fourth at Lakewood Hastings finished fourth at the Lakewood Invitational last Saturday. Hastings lost to Grand Ledge 15-12. 15­ 12, fell to Lakewood 15-0. 15-7. beat Portland 15-9.15-2. defeated Ionia 15-3. 15­ 12 and split with Potterville 15-4. 14-6. In the semis, tbe Saxons met Lakewood again and lost 15-1. 15-1. Janette Jennings had eight service points, seven in the first game versus Grand Ledge Anne Burghdoff scored 11 service points versus Portland. Hastings' Coach Peggy Boucher praised tbe hitting of Jodi Songer and Jenae Bailey, the back row play of Jennings and Rachel Nystrom and the all-around performance of Burghdoff Frosh beat Trojans Hastings' freshman volleyball team defeated Middleville 15-6. 15-5 last Wednesday Erika Simpson led the Saxons with seven service points Unbelievable day for Saxon grapplers ... Pennock Hospital, in Hastings, is-, sponsoring the fifth annual Pennock 1 Run/Walk to be held in conjunction with tbe I 1996 Gun Lake Winterfest. The Jan 27 race is a 5K run or walk and I is staged in a noncompetitive environment, j "It's a non-competitive race ; a fun fitness event in the winter that's safe." said Tammy Nemetz. the race director "Because it's noncompetitive, everybody and anybody is ■ ; ; ; welcome." Starting time at the Gun Lake ! Snowmobile Association Lodge on 127th ■ Ave. is slated for 10 a-m. Cost before Jan. 22 is SS without a long ; sleeve T-shirt and 513 with tbe shin. Alter ; Jan. 22 the prices are $10 and 515. ; respectively. A Saxon spiker battles a Cornet at the net during last Saturday's Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) See RUN/WALK continued on page 13 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1996 — Page 13 Trojans too much for Saxons; D-K defeated By the lime Hastings blinked. Middleville led 15-0 Tuesday in non-league varsity basketball action . And the Trojans' early surge, along with tbe their dominance along the frontline, propelled them to an easy 72*54 victory at Middleville High. j It was a game lhat Saxon Coach Don Schils probably hopes his team does no< forget and uses as motivation in the games Dcome. C "We didn't start out ready io fight." Schils said. *We had chances to get the points down, we just didn't do it“ • Frontliners Brian Brewer and Jerry Postma parted and guided tbe 4-4 Trojans in tbe Barry County battle. The 6-4 Brewer scored six points in tbe opening eight minutes and finished with eight. Postma. at 6-2. led the Trojans in points with 17 markers. 13 of those coining in the middle two quarters. "foctma gave us fits last year and made some tough shots early." Schils said. Guard Fred Jiles spearheaded the Saxons' offensive effort with 17 markers. Forward Jay Bolthocse tossed in 12 points for 1-6 Hastings, all 12 coming in the second half. Bolthouse suited up as a guard last season, but has responded well to his new position in Hastings' front court "I thought that this would be a break through year for Jay." Schils said. "He is an aggressive player and is doing the kind of job that I expected." Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhueter was concerned Tuesday — even after his team jumped out to a comfortable 15*0 advantage. That's been a concern; wc jump out to a sizeable lead and let teams back in." Holzhueter said. "As a coach, you're always concerned about every game, but these guys have been ready." And not only did Hoizhueter's frontlinen do their work, but most of the squad responded during different times in tbe contest. Twelve players scored for the Trojans, including Jeremy Shriver and Greg Kofrba. who each tallied 14. "We kep« our intensity contributions from a lot Holzhueter said. Middleville led the game with Postma scoring seven up and got of people." at half 35-22 points in the second quarter. Hastings' Kyle Pohja had a few sparkling moments in the second quarter with a solid turnaround hoop and a rebound thai he pul back in for another score. Still safely in charge, the Trojans outscored the Saxons 20-12 in the third stanza. Postma again stepped to the forefront with six points. "You look at how everything fits together, when he (Postma) hasn't played well, we haven't played wen." Holzhueter said. Bollhouse showed his muscle in the fourth quarter with nine points, but by then tbe outcome had already been determined. Hastings hosts Northview on Friday, while Middleville travels to Coopersville. Hastings 66, Lowell 57 Hastings' varsity basketball team won its first game of the season last Friday defeating Lowell at home. Pohja led the Saxons with 21 points. Bollhouse added 12 markers for the Hastings offense. The key to the win was a 23-11 Hastings fourth quarter which brought them back from bang down by one point after three quarters. Sieve Bosserd lopped the Red Arrows (1-5 and 0*4 in the O-K White) with 13 points. Plainwell 52, Ddlon-Kellogg 46 Ben Blake, after being held scoreleu in the first half, drained 17 points in the final two quarters to lead Plainwell's successful comeback bid on Tuesday. "Blake is a very good playa and a real good shooter." Delton-Kellogg Coach Jim Hogoboom said. "He remained paiieni and all of a sudden he exploded." Delton-Kellogg was in front i6-9 after the first quartci and 25-18 at the half In the fourth quarter, however, the Panthers had problems finding the basket and in contrast the Trojans were able to pump in 22 points. Plainwell led by just two points (48-46) with 26 seconds remaining, but calmly sank its final four free throw attempts. Troy McCarty topped De I ion-Ke Hogg in points with 12. including a 60-foot shot that came at the end of the third quarter. Ryan Vliek added eight points to the Panther scorebook. Karl Norton and Jesse Young each had five rebounds for Delton-Kellogg. Saxons trounce Trojans; win contest over Lowell mi • T6 >• . ui ua.sqmo- Hastings' junior varsity eagers dominated play on both sides of the court Tuesday, beating Barry County foe Middleville 60-45 in non-league basketball action. Coach Jeff Denny's Saxons received 22 points from Darnell Day and 17 from Ed VanDerMoien. Middleville got 13 markers Doug Bierens. while Richie Frazier added nine poims. Day also topped Hastings' in rebounds as well with 11 boards. The junior varsity Saxons dominated play Iasi Friday versus the Red Arrows of Lowell. Hastings won that game 66-35. after leading at half 37-10. Solid ball pressure defense was ihe key. as the Saxons allowed just 13 shots in the first two quarters. VanDerMolen topped the Saxons in scoring with 18 points Day tallied 15 markers and Mike Sulcer scored nine points. Day had six rebounds and Adam Gee boarded five. D-K volleyball wins match with Olivet With a strong serving performance and an attack that was equally impressive, the Delton-Kellogg varsity volleyball team won its first match of the new season on Monday. Tbe Panthers, playing on the road, defeated the Eagles of Oliva 15-11,15-12. Del too-Kellogg Coach Ronda Sturgeon said that ha team had an excellent serving night, led by Kim Cole's three aces. Cole also had six attacks and three kills. Sam Lantinga spearheaded the Panthers' hitting with eleven attacks and three kills. In all. thw Delton-Kellogg squad managed 32 attacks. Trisha Kotrba, according to Sturgeon, played a good all-around game with her serves as well as her ovaall hitting. The match was Delton-Kellogg s first competition since the Christmas break, so Sturgeon was very pleased with ha team's efTut. "They were very intense and they communicated, which led them to the win." Sturgeon said. The Panthers also beat the Eagles in junior varsity play on Monday. Delton-Kellogg will play at Kalamazoo Christian today in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. JV Saxon spikers third at Delton Delton-Kellogg held a junior varsity volleyball tournament last Saturday with four area schools competing. In tbe green pool. Delton-Kellogg split with Plainwell, split with Maple Valley 15­ 13, 7-15 and lost to Comstock 15-11.15-4. Maple Valley also lost to Comstock 15-2, 3. 15split with Delton-Kellogg and lost to Plainwell 15-11, 15-8. Hastings beat Kalamazoo Central IS 13, 15-5, defeated Three Rivers 15-10,17-15 and won against Otsego 15-5, 15-0. Middleville lost to Vicksburg 15-8, 15-4, fell to Battle Creek Lakeview 15-3. 15-7 and dropped its match with Galesburg-Augusta 15-5. 15-3. In the championship round. Battle Creek Lakeview defeated Hastings 15-3. 15-11. Hastings then beat Comstock 15-2, 15-7 to place third in tournament. Advertise... In The Hastings BANNER COH...945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. YMCA NEWS Sunday Family Open Gyms Every Sunday, beginning Jan. 7 (except Jan. 14) till March 10, the YMCA will have the Hastings High School gym open for open gyms The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4. Ac­ tivities will be basketball, volleyball and rollerskating (bring your own equipment). The cost for the activity is $2 per person with a family cap of $6. Those with youth in grades b or lower must be accompanied by a parent. There will be no open gym on January 14. Family Fun Nights On Friday. Jan. 19. from 6:45-8:45 p.m.. the YMCA will be sponsoring a family fun night at the Hastings High School. Activities will include volleybail, basketball, old time movies, crafts, and rollerskating (bring your own skates). The cost for the evening is $2 pa person, with a maximum of S6 per family. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. On Friday. Jan. 12. from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the YMCA will sponsor a family fun night at the Middleville High School. Activities will include volleyball, basketball, old time movies, crafts, and swimming. The cost for the evening is $2 per person, with a maximum of $6 per family. Children must be accom­ panied by at least one parent or guardian. Cheerleading Clinic Hastings Area On Monday and Wednesday, girls in grades 3-6<h. will have the opportunity to participate in a two week cheerleading clinic. The pro­ gram begins on Jan. 22 and ends Jan. 31. Par­ ticipants will also cheer at a Hastings High School varsity basketball game on Feb. 2. The program is held at the Hastings High School cafeteria from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pre­ registration is required. The cost for the pro­ gram is 519 which includes a YMCA Cheerleading shirt. Sponsorships are available upon request. The program is limited to the first 50 who register. Middles ilk Area Hastings' Kyle Pohja (42) attempts to shoot over Middleville's Jerry Postma (34) and Brian Brewer (44) in Tuesday nights basketball game at Middleville RUN/WALK continued from page 12 Nemetz predicts that 150-200 individuals will participate in this years event. The race will include prize drawings with Gazelle SfXMW sponsoring ol die grand prize. Age division awards will not be given out. but the top male and female walkers or runners will be recognized. Basketball SCORES YMCA Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Standings C League W-L Union Bank......................................................... 3-0 JDi......................................................................... 2-1 Carpenter Plumbing..........................................2-1 Riverbend.............................................................I-3 Ag Boys............................................................... 0-3 B Minor Motor Honey...................................................... 3-0 Richies Coffee Shop......................................... 2-1 Grandmas Green Tree..................................... 2-2 Hastings Drill Team.......................................... 1-1 Bliss...................................................................... 0-4 B Major Petersons............................................................. 4-0 Lakewood Merchants...................................... 4-0 Blair Landscaping............................................ 4-1 Hastings Merchants..........................................3-2 Law and Disorder.............................................2-2 Mainstreet Savings Bank.................................1-3 Cappon Oil......................................................... 0-5 Massc/Boslcy..................................................... 0-5 Results C League — Did not play B Minor — Bliss 56 vs. Grandmas Green­ tree 66. B Major — Lakewood Merchants 56 vs. Hastings Merchants 51: Cappon Oil 50 vs. Blairs Landscapping 62: Peterson 73 vs. Masse/Bosley 41 YMCA Women’s Volleyball League YMCA-Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Women’s Volleyball league Team W-L CJ Properties...................................................... 6-0 ICS Travel ......................................................... 5-1 Flexfab........................5-1 Hastings Burial Vault...................................... 4-2 Ranger Tool and Die........................................4-2 Goodenough Goodies...................................... 4-2 Title Office............................................... 3 3 Ink Spots.............................................................. 2-4 South Side Jimmy.............................................2-4 Ray James Electric............................................ I-5 Backe Construction......................................... 0-6 Spencer Towing................................................0-6 YMCA Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T Black 3-0-0 Blur 12-0 Green 2-1-0 Grey 12-0 Scores Black 14 vs. Grey 2; Green 9 vs. Blue 6 Staging the event during the winta. allows participants to touch base with friends they may not have seen in awhile. J.'Runncrs and , walker* like to get together," Nemetz said.’ "Fitness is an important part of it." On Monday and Wednesday, girls in grades 3-6th, will have the opportunity to participate in a two week cheerleading clinic. The pro­ gram begins on Jan. 25 and ends Feb. 5. Par­ ticipants will also cheer al a Middleville High School varsity basketball game. Date of game will be announced at clinic. The program is held at the Middleville High School gym nasium from 4:00-4:45 p.m. Pre-registration is required. The cost for the program is $19 which includes a YMCA Cheerleading shirt. The cost is $15 if you already have a YMCA cheerleading shirt. Sponsorships are available upon request. The program is limited to the first 50 who register. Aduh Floor Hockey The YMCA will be forming an adult floor hockey league beginning Feb. 7. The cost is $315 per team and all games will be played in Hastings. If you arc interested in plaring on this newly reorganized league, give tbe YM-. CA Office a call ai 9454574 to reouest a roster. All registrations are due by January 24. BOWLINC SCORES Thursday A.M. Question Marks 43-29; Varneys 43-29; Hummers 40%-3l%; Bosleys 39%-32%; Lucky Shots 39-33; LcHarves 38-34; Hastings Bowl 36%-35%; Leftovers 34%-37%; Valley Realty 30-42. Good Games and Serie* — P Fisher 172-508; S. Mogg 181-495; J. Lewis 167- 464; 1 Ruthruff 166-462: C. Stuart 168-461; B Estep 56-436; B. Norris 161-428; L. Johnson 145-405; K. Kesler 132-351; N. Totten 151; S Lambert 146; D. Collier 146; O Gillons 143; J. Piper 128. Wednesday P.M. F.H. Parties 46-26; Varney's 45V4-2654; Nash Chiro 38-34; Misfits 38-34; Hair Care 35-37; Eye and Ent Spec. 34-38; Valley Real­ ty 32-40; Lifestyles 30%41%; H & S Machine 2614-4514. High Gaines and Series — K. Becker 207-528; E. Mesecar 172-494. S. Van Campen 174-494; N Varney 189-484; G. Otis 166-471. J. Doster 166-428; B Johnson 154-455; D. Keller 158-424; C. Bishop 153-402; T Soya 183-436; L. Converse 163-422; M. Brimmer 169-466; C. Shellenbarger 137-368; D Brewer 155-393; J. Patcngill 145; D Seeber 175; S Merrill 178; F. Schneider 162. Senior Citizens Kuempel 43-29; Woodmansee 4114-3014; Nash 41-31; Moucoulis 3914-3214; Beckwich 3914-3214; Brodock 3814-3314; Otis 3814-3314; Colvin 3714-34143; Jeaick 36-36; Dowding 35-37; Friend 34-38; Snyder 34-38; D. Hall 33-39; Schlachler 33-39; Brewer 32-40; Richardson 28-44 Good Gaines and Series Ladies — M. Dull 150427. B Johnson 160446; L Johnson 156422; E. Mcsecar 172; B. Howes 143; G. Potter 163427 B Estep 151427; S Sebastian 234 591; S. Pennington 174-508; G. Otis 175481. B Kruko 153; B Miner 173423; K Colvin 175446. M. Matson 176408; N. Moucoulis 198457 Good Games and Series Men — R. Schlachtcr 191483; B. Myers 143; D. Nixon 136; B. Terry 215-535; W. Woodmansee 191-516; C. Haywood 182492; J Beckwich 162416; G Young 159; J Mulder 150; H Service 189469. T. Spoelstra 217487 Monday Mixers Girrbachs 41-23; Hartzlcr Tours 38-26; Babes and Bats 36%-27%; South Shore Salon 35-29; Hastings Bowl 34-30; T M. Lassies 33%-30%; Three Ponies 33-31; Mr. Bruce's 32-32; Kelley s Kcgicrs 31-33; Michelob 27-37. Rowd> Girls 25-39; Dewey's Auto 1846 High Gaines - M Wieland 204; D Bums 188; P. King 185. H Harrington 185; D. James 171; C Beckwith 168; L. Perry 165; N. James 152; K Moore 141 High Series — P Harrington 468; P. King 440; D. James 433; D. Burns 427; N. James 403 Sunday Night Mixed B.S.era 4214-17%; Really Rottens 42-22; Thunder Alley 38-26; Alley Cats 38-26; Diehards 36-28; Holey Rollers 35-25; Rebels 35-29; Short N Swea 35-29; Misfits 32%-3l%; Rednecks 32-32; Fearsome 4 29-35; Beginners 28%-35%; Load Hogs 27-37 Getalong Gang 27-33; Freeman's 26-34; Tasmaniac's 25%-38%; Friends 2242; Dynamites 2044. Womens High Games and Series — D. Seeber 169453; C. Wilcox 151442; M. Martin 151442; T. Huey 151433; W. Purchis 171408; J. Highsmith 152-366; D. Snyder 206; K. Becker 191; M. Briggs 170; K. Sutfin 169; V. Miller 159; B Moody 205; E. Hammontree 158; P. Miller 148; A. Hub­ hell 149; R. Coats 137. Mem High Games and Series - C. VanHoucen 259-646; R. Swift 94-529; K. Bushee 189-526; M Freeman 180-524; J. DeLaat 190-521; J. Smith 214-520; V. Dezess 203-518; T. James 218471; S. Kral Iman 184484; R Bowman 208; C Mar tin 193; S. Sanborn 192; F. Mead 189; F. Huey 188; R. Craven 170; G. Smith 169. Thursday Angeh Styls-R-Us 48-24; Outboard Inn 45-27; Nashville Chrio 44-28; Napa Giris 43-29; Melaleuca Inc. 40-32; Edward D. Jones 39-33. Hastings Bowl 36%-35%; Mitcher-T 30%41%; Morrow Roofing 3042; Bob’s Grill 2745; Stefanos 2547 Riverside 2448. Good Games and Series — C. Sebastian 212-583; K. McMillon 190; D.Snida 1874481; J. Lewis 196; B. Hayes 167 K. Allen 150 C Gates 139-397; C. McGinn 154; B. Faul 192; S. Varney 178; S. Grinage 162475; P Guy 178; L. Miller 133; K. Farr 168; S Greenfield 179; C. Guernsey 157; K. Leinaar 145; T. Redman 173474; D. Taylor 188; L. Hayes 163; T. Soya 166; L Watson 172; L. DeLong 191. Bowierrttes Bennett Industries 39-25; Kent Oil 38-26; Hecker Insurance 33%-30%; Carlton Center Excavating 31%-32%; Dorothy's Hair Styl­ ing 31-33; DJ. Electric 1945. Good Games and Series — G. Potter 199448; J. Donnini 175; H. Coenen 227-536; N. Potter 179-509; S. Merrill 181476; D Snyda 221-513; T Christopher 189-513; J. Pettengill 150; J. Elliston 157; S. Drake 166. Tuesday Mixed Black Sheep 10-2; Lockshop 9-3; Consum­ ers C.rxrete 8-4; Viking 8-4; Hastings Bowlers 7-5; Lam mo’s Clowns 6^; Advanced Commercial Printing 5-7; Pin Seekers 3-9; Neighbors 2-10; Bye 2-10. K. Keller 181-502; B. Love 203-508; S. Hyde 202-575; M. Guy 239-595. Womens High Games & Series J. Gaspa 192; L Ruthniff 201; D. Service 451; G. Buchanan 507; D. Samples 143; L. Blakely 179. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 4, 1996 Barry County robbery suspects charged with Big Rapids murder James Rowe sits in court as his attorney Timothy Tramp asks tor a competency hearing Rowe was brought in wearing clothes from the Kalamazoo County Jail, where is facing additional armed robbery charges Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Hinitim Senicn Jt»h\ IVantrd LICENSED DAYCARE hre opening. Very cinrg and loving Lome, near Centr .1 School. References available. 948-8978 Fur Srrlr Auhnitulin IMO SUNBIRD. WHITE, GOOD CONDITION. Mast sell, $600 OBO. 671-4361 FOR SALE, 1992 CHEVY C1500 pickup, 2WD. V-6. 5-speed, white, excellent thapc, drives good, 103,000 iniics (mostly highway). This is a sharp looking truck! $7,900 OBO. CaU 792-6829 after 6pm. 5 STEEL BLDGS. FACTORY specials, 21 x24 to 80 x 150. Save thousands’ Willing to deal on cons'jucuon for show bldg. AAA Renovations. 616-323-2288_______________ BEAUTIFUL MATCHING COUCH, love seat and chair. 1 week old, $275 for all. Kirby sweeper (late model) with attachments, $100. 1-517-699-4148_____________ BEAUTIFUL BRASS HEAD­ BOARD and Queen size Sealy Posturpcdic firm mattress set, 1 month old, still in plastic. Cost S750 new. asking $225 or best offer. 1-517 699-4148________ BEDROOM OUTFIT, 6 PIECES, very beautiful tradi­ tional oak finish. Built very solid. Includes Sealy Posturpcdic queen size mattress set, 3 months old. Cost $1300 new. Must Sell! $300 for all! 1-517-699-2251______________ FOR SALE: «cr the avid golfer, Callaway Big Bertha Driver. Left hand. 9 decrees loft, stiff fiex shaft. used one season. $100, CaU 891-053A________ KING SIZE SEALY POST* URPEDIC mattress set "Deluxe Model" with frame, 2 weeks old. Cost over $1300, sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414______________ NORDIC TRAC WALK FIT. Treadmill with workout compu­ ter. nearly new, bought for $630 sen for $475. 948-3909 QUEEN SIZE SIMMONS BEAUTY REST firm mattress set with frame (2 months old). Cost $800 new, sacrifice $200. 1-517-699-2251 For your insurance (.ill Farmers Insurance Group DArovet rhe advantage of having all your mayy iruurante coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast. fair, friendly service. Call a Farmers Aoent for auto. We. fire, commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GABY BEGG AGENCY Mb. Hom. Uh. CoaaaeH ins hctjt**» FmMAMll lor Unit LAKEFRONT. Wall Lite, Delton. Modem 2-bedroom. '. year lease, deposit rd refercoces. Phone 623-8218. NICELY REMODELED 2 room office. Located close to downtown al 221 S. Broadway, Hastings. Inquire at Dimmers A McPhilUps or call 945-9596, 8:30-5:00. Xational Ir/' $40,000/YR. INCOME POTENTIAL. Home typists/ PC users. Toll free 1-800-898-9778, Ext. T-5220 for listings. _____________ CABLE/ CONSTRUCTION* lo $!50fi/wk ♦ benefits. Entry­ Level! Most training provided! Needed Now! 616-949-2424, JOB UNE Fee______________ FIRE PREVENTION TECKTo $12/hr ♦ benefits. Non­ certified. Entry level! Major Ca! Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOB UNE Fee_____________ FRONT DESK/OFFICE ASSISTANT- to $10.49/hr ♦ full benefits! General office duties! Entry level! Start now! 616-949-2424 JOB UNE Fee HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property’Debt consolidalion•Tumed down? problem credit? We can helpPFast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Sendee. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant, Cali 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Help Waiind $29 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call fur free information, American Publishers, 1-617-455-1986 (24 hrs.) DRIVERS. If you’ve ever considered a career u a PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVER don’t miss this special opportunity: FREE JOB FAIR, GROCERY DELIVERY Saturday, January 20, 1996, 10 DRIVER- To $800/wk ♦ bene­ a.rr.-4 p.m., Rogers Plaza on fits. Daily Route! Training 28th Street. West of US 131, provided! Major Co! Start now! Grand Rapids. These fine 616-949-2424 JOB UNE Fee. companies will be rig exper­ HI-LO/ YARD WORKER- to ienced drivers and pre-hiring $1037/hr + great benefits. Eaton Roadranger Training Major Co! Will tram! Hi-k) Institute Students: experience helpful. Start now! • Arrow Trucking 616-949-2424 JOB UNE Fee • Asche Transfer • Equity I hank )on • Harold Ives Trucking • Leprino Foods CARD OF THANKS I wish to extend a heartfelt • Modular • NTB, Inc. thank you to all who were involved in my surprise 75th • Royal Transport birthday celebration and a • Dick Simon Trucking special thank you to my co­ • TLC, Inc. workErs in the bakery and all • TMC, Inc. other Felpausch associates who • Victory Express helped in any way. The visits, Here's a chance to talk to driven cards, and ol:er mementos were and recruiters. Get the facts greatly enjoyed and appreciated, about rewarding career as a making my day one 1 will never professional truck driver. forget. I feel /cry honored and • Competitive wages and benefits grateful to you all. • 97%+job placement ______________ Donna Belson • Funding and financial aid CARD OF THANKS available if you qualify TO SIMPSON INDUSTRIES • No obligation. MIDDLEVILLE OPERA­ Co-sponsored by Eaton Road­ TIONS ranger Training Institute, I would like to thank each and 1-800-325-6733_____________ every member at Simpson Industries for their generosity. RECEPTIONIST/ Even though thank you does not SECRETARY. Immediate begin to express my feelings for opening for full-time position at community mental health agen­ your overwhelming gift Sincerely, cy. Seeking motivated, enthu­ Jim Fosburg's siastic person with ability to deal _____________ daughter, Tracie with the public. Applicant must possess good telephone skills, CARD OF THANKS communication skills, word The family of Randy Wilcox processing skills, acd know­ wish to express their very heart felt graitude for all the help and ledge of general office proce­ dures. Experience preferred. support at the time of Randy’s death just before Christmas. We Send resume to: Barry County were overwhelmed by the Community Mental Health Services, 915 West Green Street, outpouring of sympathy Hastings, Michigan 49058. No expressed in many different phone caU. EOE.___________ ways. Thank you to our friends, SALES. Million dollar expan­ neighbors and everyone in the sion necessitates the need for an community who kept our family additional sales representative in in your thoughts and prayers. West Michigan. The successful Randy touched many lives in our candidate can expect the follow­ community and he will be ing: *$30,000 - $50,000 or more missed by all. Thank you for first year potential ’Paid Train­ your many kind words & ing *3 weeks paid vacation *Up contributions. to $500.00 per week draw for successful applicants •Customer CREDIT PROBLEM Financing available •Flexible SPECIALISTS Schedule ’Health Insurance •401K Retirement Program. We Refinance Sales experience essential. Our • Ersnng MortgoQes sales repre sen tali ves arc profes­ • Lend Conftocn sionals working from company • BoGoon Payments Due set and confirmed appointments. • Pcs Due Taxes For a confidential interview, call • Divorce Settlements Mr. Greenway at 616-530-0481 • Cash Out Rental Prooerfes or 1-800-968-6664__________ ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE SUBWAY IS NOW HIRING SOLUTIONS for one part-time position. Must 1-800-544-2626 be 18 or older. Apply in person. 1-517-645-0094 725-A W. State Sl, Hastings. by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Two men who have been charged with committing armed robberies of two homes in Barry County have been charged with murder in another county. Richard Shancbergcr. 25, and James Rowe, 29. both of Portage, face charges in Mecosta County in the death of Big Rapids Radio Shack Manager John East Both have been ar­ raigned on charges of aiding and abetting armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, kidnapping and homicide. East was killed in his truck last month along U.S.-131 and bank deposits from the store were stolen from him. A former Delton man, Justin Gillett, is al­ leged to have been involved in the murder of East. Gillett committed suicide last month af­ ter several armed robberies in Kalamazoo County, before he could be questioned about East's death. Sen. Joanne Emmons, who is from Big Rapids, remembered East Monday. "If you had a problem with your computer, you went in to talk to John,'' she said. Shaneberger and Rowe were in Barry County District Court Wednesday at a pretrial examination on charges they broke into homes in Prairieville and Orangeville. Both arc facing charges in Barry C lut.ty of armed robbery, felony firearms and home invasion. All three are suspected of two armed rob­ beries of homes in Prairieville and in Orangeville. State Police from Wayland in­ vestigating the robberies had no suspects at the time, but began comparing similar inci­ dents with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. Tbe two robberies in Barry County occurred Wednesday, Dec. 13. Tbe first robbery oc­ curred about 7:20 p.m. on Burchett Road in Richard Shaneberger, sitting, talks with anomay Michael Dimmers in District Court Wednesday. Prairieville Township. The second occurred at 8 p.m. on Wildwood Road in Orangeville Township. No one was injured during the robberies, but a gun was fired into the floor at the Wildwood home. Attorneys for tbe Rowe and Shancbergcr re­ quested preliminary examinations be ad­ journed until psychological evaluations can be performed. Circuit Court Judge James Fishtr granted both men be evaluated at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry. The men will be tested to determine dimin­ ished capacity, competency to stand trial and sanity. Michael Dimmers, attorney for Shaneberger, said his client needs an evalua­ tion because of his current state of mind, and bis expressions arc "not adding up as they should." He also said drugs could have diminished his thinking capacity. Dimmers said there was tbe question that drugs were being used al the time of the alleged armed robberies, and said Shaneberger took a drug called Ritalin as a youth. The prescription drug is used to con­ trol hyperactivity in children. The preliminary examinations have been adjourned until March 8, to give time for the psychological evaluations, which can take two months. The two cases will be consol i dated for the evaluation in March. COURT NEWS: Efforts by prosecutors to coosoUdate two cases against • man accused ot rape were ncx successfill. Luke Mathews, 35. of Nashville will have two separate trial* despite motions by Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill 10 have the charges presented in one trial. Mathews is charged in two separate files with seven different offenses. McNeill said the tiles could be treated In one trial because tbe different crimes could be viewed as ooe continual occurrence. Il is alleged that on April 15 last year. Mathews raped a 7-year-old girt and later held a Nashville store clerk hostage and raped her at gun point McNelU also said bolding two different triala could lead to double Jeopardy. Barry County Circuit Judge Fisher denied McNeill's request, saying the trials would not cause double jeopardy and the events of April 15 did not represent a 'single plan." Mathews' attorney. Michael McPtilllip*. said he and his client want separate trials for his defense. 'If be were to take the stand he would acknowledge his conduct with respect to the CSC second, but he has continually denied the CSC first' be said. ‘Il is because of the CSC First charges that this had not been resolved already.’ Mathews is charged with three count* of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of second-degree CSC involving the store clerk, one charge of CSC second degree with the girl, kidnapping and felony firearms. Tbe kidnapping and firstdegree CSC cbarges carry sentences of life imprisonment A Jan. 29 trial date has been set • A Hickory Corners woman has been sentenced to ooe year in Jail on cbarges of forging checks. Barbara L. Mann will serve four years of probation and one year in the Barry County Jail, with credit for 59 day* already served. She also was ordered to make restitution payments of $2,130 and $1,000 in court fines and costs. Mann pleaded guilty to uttering and publishing and larceny over $100 after a Jury trial Nov. 27. In exchange for her guilty pica. charges of forgery of a state warrant and four charges of uttering and publishing were dropped. Her husband. Loonie Mann, was sentenced to seven years in prison last month for conspiring with Barbara Mann on those charges. "I believe that Lonnie was a lol of my problem," Barbara Mann told tbe court "I will do whatever it takes to prove that to your honor." Mann's attorney. David Kuzava. said Lonnie Mann was the motivating factor in Barbara Mann's activities. "Now that he is in jail and she is away from Lonnie, this activity will stop." be said. Fisher said if Mann violates terms of her probation, she will be given a prison sentence similar to her busband's. • A 25-year-old woman was arraigned on a bench warrant for failing to appear for her sentencing. Sentencing has been rescheduled for Rctah Lane of Plainwell. She will be sentenced Jan. 11 on charges she violated terms of her probation. She had pleaded guilty in August to having cocaine in her bloodstream after a probation-required test, but did not appear in court for her sentencing. Her bond was CORRECTION: An item in the Dec. 28 edition of the Banner Court News should hive read that Christopher Cook struck two men. for which he was sentenced on charges of assault and battery and malicious deuruction of property. canceled by Judge Fisher and she will remain in Jail until her sentencing date. Lane faces 10 yean in prison for violating her probation for breaking and entering an uncmtfxrri dwelling. . An 18-year-old Nashville man was sentenced under the Youihful Trainee Status for delivering drugs Zachariah J. Histed was ordered to serve two yean probation and three days in Jail, with credit for three day* already served Under terms of tbe Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. if Histed successfully completes his probation, the conviction will be wiped from bls records • A 31-year-old Battle Creek woman was sentenced to jail for attempted larceny. Ernestine M. Reed was ordered to serve three yean of probation and 22 days in jail, with credit for time served. She entered a home in Johnstown Township and look baseball cards She pleaded guilty attempted larceny in a building. She bad faced a maximum sentence of 20 yean in prison for the charge of firstdegree home invasion, which was dropped in the plea agreement. • A Bailie Creek man stood mute to charges against him at his arraignment Joel D. Adams, 19. was arraigned on malicious destruction of property two counts of second degree home invasion and being a habitual offender. Not guilty pku were entered on his behalf after be stead mute. A pretrial has been scheduled for Jan. 25. • A 26-year-old Hastings man pleaded guilty to being a disorderly person. Terry Randall pleaded guilty to being a disorderly person using obscene conduct and in exchange for the guilty pleA a charge of aggravated stalking has been dropped by prosecutors. Randall was ordered to serve seven days In Jail, with credit for seven days already served. He was also ordered to pay $300 In fines and costs by Feb. 2 or face an additional 30 days In jail Tbe original charge of aggravated stalking carried a maximum live year prison sentence. • A 55-year-old Hastings man was found guilty of rape in a trial Tuesday. Richard Dibell was found guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree after a jury trial in front of Probate Court Judge Richard Shaw. Shaw revoked Dibell's bond and he is being held in the Barry County Jail pending his sentencing. Feb. 15 Is the date set for sentencing. Police Beat: Wood burner causes house fire Residents of a home on Charlton Park Road were awakened by a house fire early Monday morning. Tbe home al 3856 Charlton Park, owned by Charles Wilkins, was declared unfit for living after a fire started in the basement Jan. 8. Hastings Fire was called to house al 6:22 Am. and Nashville Fire Department assisted. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans said the fire started al a wood burning stove. Wood had been stacked around and on top of the stove to dry it out. causing the fire, he said. Those in tbe home were asleep, but awakened in time to escape from the fire. Cans said their smoke detectors did not go off. He estimated damage at $15,000. with damage to much of the home's wiring. Man arrested in car theft A Hastings teen was arrested in Indiana with a car that had been stolen from a Woodlano woman. Lucas Haight, 17, was lodged in tbe Wood Youth Center in Fort Wayne after allegedly leading police from two states on a car chase, according to the Michigan State Police ai the Hastings post. He faces charges in Indiana of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), fleeing and eluding police, driving without a license, and receiving and concealing stolen property. Haight was caught driving a 1985 Oldsmobile Ciera belonging to Mary Furlong of Woodland. She reported the car missing Jan. 6 after her daughter, to whom Furlong had loaned tbe car so she could go to work, said she did not have the car Police in Branch County. Mich., attempted to pull Haight over for suspicion of OUIL Jan. 7. Haight then allegedly led police on a chase into Allen County. Ind., where he was stopped and arrested. Haight has not been charged in Barry County, but prosecutors are reviewing the incident. The car was returned to Furlong. Four hurt in crash Four people were injured in an automobile accident near Middleville last Thursday. Beryl Purdum, 64. of Moline, had to be extricated from bis vehicle before being taken to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids for his injuries. He and his two passengers were hurt when his vehicle was struck by another driver making a left turn. Jamie Edwards. 24, of Hastings, turned left into tbe path of Purdum at the intersection of Cherry Valley and Adams Roads about 1:45 p.m. Jan. 4, according to officials from the Michigan State Police in Hastings. Edwards was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, as was Harriet Finch. 60. of Delton, who was a passenger in Purdum's vehicle. Another passenger, Elizabeth Johnson. 30, of Wayland, was taken to Butterworth Hospital. State Police said Edwards will be cited for hazardous driving. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-01-18.pdf 4982cc86cab41d2c86c287994666c110 PDF Text Text Block time gets positive reviews HHS students win 36 awards See Page 2 See Page 3 Spikers need more notice See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 IHS1IKGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHl'^tHST WIST • ift 4905B1893 ANNER THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 1996 VOLUME 141. NO. 48 PRICE 25' BISD to dissolve? Three options outlined for future Retiring mayor’s The C«y of faawp hto declared Saturday. Jan. X), ai Mary Lou Gray Han Duy. houoeuq die city a fuat woman council member and mayor. Ora? Han retired ■ the end of bn year after rent®* on the council for «a(la yean and another eight yean aa mayor A tuna udl be held at the Mooae Lodge, rtarting arith a uieial hour at 6, dinner at 7 and program at 830 Coat it SIS per person. RocrvMtom may be made by calling 945-2468 at m aa pomfote to a correct number of people ptanung to come can be determined. 7 ' . Anyone wfo. wane to take pan in the "mmiag" •*» “ «F»1 to caU Cky Hao The Hatongi. Khnafc Club't World Travel Serina will rottoue at 7 p m dur Friday at Cemral Aadnonum with the Eta ••C'aOfornia't Magic Mountains, the Sierra Nevada. J* McDonald wifl be on hand to nar rate fat ha movie. wbkh will take the vicwu* aktog a 400-miie stretch of movatatns. on the eaMcrn boundary of CaMbnto. The tnvda wiQ be shown b> for*, matoback and car oa the traih of the tnmtoaim. Tkkeu. at $4 for adutts. S3.50 for aentor dtaac aad SI for rtudenu op to age I*, are avadabte at the door or from eey member of the Haatiagt Kiwarus Ctab Hasel Browarrio norformat the organ before the abowtag and during awiinuiina. Ecumenical prayer service is tonight The unnod acnasemcal prayer service mobaervMce of the Week of Prayer for Chrtobrat Unky win be held at 7 p at. tonight (Bento. Ian It) at the Fieri Preabytenan Church m Hasmigi Oerjy from several area churches wai speak during the service, spomored by the Hearings Area Ministerial AaaodMion. A joins choir of singers from several area churches will be (■hired and a reception will be held after the service Hie theme for the week is "Listen! I sand at the door and knock. " from Res 3: 14-Z2. Everyone n welcome to attend the Two blood drives are Jan. 22, 23 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have two Mood drives m the county next week. The first will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday. Jan 22. M St Ambrose Catholic Church m Delton Goal win be 60 pints The third drive this month will be from I to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, st the First United Methodist Church with a goal of 100 pints. Anyone at least 17 years old. weighing at least J10 pounds, in reasonably good health and who hasn't given blood within 56 days of the drive is eligible to contribute. • Local Red Cross Director Karen Despres said waik-ins are welcome, but those who call in ahead of time for an ap­ pointment will gam priority. For more information, call 945-3122. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 Demolition proceeding A pari o( Hastings history is being removed to make way for new businesses, with the demolition of the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair building on Stale Street. The aluminum covering has been salvaged, and the main building is now being dismantled by the Tri-County Company of Mount Clemens by Jean Gallup Staff Writer To be or not io be. that is the question. Should the Barry Intermediate School District cease to be and join another interme­ diate district to provide services they now supply to Hastings and Delton students, ask for more millage to upgrade its programs, or do nothing at all? The BISD now provides special education programs, administers the Joint Training Partnership Act program, aids in profes­ sional development and acts as intermediary with the state for Hastings and Delton schools. Retired college professor Larry Schlack Monday evening gave the Hastings Board of Education several options on the future of the BISD. including those choices and more. Schlack. who once served as superinten­ dent at the BISD. completed a feasibility study in December to supply information for the board to make decisions on getting the best intermediate services available for its students. He looked at the intermediates in the six counties that surround Barry County: Allegan. Calhoun. Eaton. Kalamazoo Valley. Kent and Ionia, studying their staff, money and programs. In making any decisions. Schlack told the board to think about three things — services offered, cost and geographic accessibility. His recommendation w as io consider join­ ing the Kalamazoo Valley Intermediate School District They have a complete range of services, including special education, vo­ cational education, staff training and techni­ cal support, he said The cost of services at KV1SD is a "rea­ sonable" millage rate of 3.05. Schlack said, noting that Barry now has a 1.21 millage rate. The Calhoun Intermediate School District would be Schlack's second choice, partly be­ cause of its higher 6.1 millage rate. Accessibility to both Kalamazoo and Calhoun facilities is about the same, he said. There are three ways to make a change in structure, he said, including consolidation, annexation or disorganization. . Disorganization would in effect dissolve the ivesent ISD and leave it free to attach to another ISD. he explained. Tom Mohler, present superintendent of BISD. also talked to the board, and gave them a different perspective. He said the BISD Board of Trustees had been talking about a millage election for some time. They have considered asking the people for an increase in the rate to 3.15 mills, covering general services, special edu­ cation and vocational education. A classroom is needed for autistic children, with about six or seven students now need­ ing the services of the special education pro­ gram. Mohler said. Classroom facilities are needed to serve special education programs for pre-prinwy. severely menially impaired and trainably mentally impaired. Delton is "just running out of space." as is Hastings, he said. The BISD realizes $450,000 from its pre­ sent millage, and. using the present state equalized evaluation figures, could anticipate See BISD, Page 5 County seeks grant for jail expansion by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County officials hope to be able io add much-needed space io the county jail and have the stale pick up about 80 percent of the bill. The County Board of Commissioners has agreed to spend $2,500 io hire Landmark Design Group of Grand Rapids to complete the necessary architectural work required to submit a grant request for the proposed jail expansion to ibe Michigan Office of Community Corrections. Between 20 and 24 beds would be added if the grant is approved. County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer said. There is no guarantee (that we will get the grant).' he said. Commissioners approved spending another $2,500 with Landmark to prepare a 10-year master plan for the entire jail facility. County Board Chairman James Bailey said the county could cover the total $5,000 cost from the diverted felons fund, money the state has paid for housing prisoners locally. The Michigan Legislature has earmarked $4 million io the Office of Community Corrections to provide for more minimum security facilities al local jails. DeBoer said during a reccss al Iasi week's meeting. The stale's idea Is io keep people jailed al the lo­ cal level, rather than slate prisons, when they arc convicted of commuting non-vio­ lent crimes, he said. If received, the jail expansion grant would pay up to $8,000 per bed and the county would be responsible for any costs beyond that DeBoer said construction costs are es­ timated at about $ 10.000 per bed. Construction costs to the county are ex­ pected to be in the neighborhood of $40,000 if a jail expansion with 20 extra beds be­ comes a reality. Delton superintendent postpones retirement by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Delton Kellogg School District Superintendent Dean McBeth was still pur­ suing retirement plans last week. He thought his last day at the helm of the district would be April 30. Now McBeth has changed his mind. "Fm staying." be sax! Wednesday McBeth said he is excited about keeping his post for two more years. The Board of Education and staff arc supportive as well. Hugs, handshakes and applause were re­ sponses from staff Wednesday morning when McBeth announced his decision to postpone his retirement plans, a school official said. ”1 think it’s a wonderful thing for the community and the schools," said School Board President Glen Wcever. "He's done a helluva job. I think it's really great (that he is staying). Everybody is really elated that it happened “A couple of more years (with McBeth) will pul us over the top in the direction were heading." Wcever said. “Everything has been going real smooth." A new contract with McBeth was expected to be ratified by the Delton Board of Education at a special meeting Wednesday night, he said. "No one talked me into it." McBeth, 54, said of his change of plans. "It was ulti­ mately my decision and the board agreed to allow me to change my mind." The board already had planned to interview candidates at the end of January in its search to replace McBeth. “There were some viable candidates." he said. McBeth's decision came after carefully weighing what he could do in the next two years of retirement and what he could do as superintendent. "We've got some good things going." McBeth said. "I didn't want to leave. We hope to be a quality school model, so there's work yet to be done...Were going to go forward" McBeth has served as Delton's superinten­ dent since June 1989. Prior to that, he spent nine years in the district as assistant superin­ tendent. a couple of years as director of per­ sonnel and facilities, six years as a high school counselor, two years as assistant principal of the middle school, and one year as a physical education teacher at the Middle School Other costs to the county include the pos­ sibly of needing to hire one additional full corrections officer for the jail if the addition is built. "It's going to be money out of our pocket, but if we re looking at any lime in the next 10 years of doing something to our jail, adding on or having to add on. if we can get the state to pay 80 percent of it, I guess this would be the lime to look at it," Commissioner Tim Burd said. "But it’s not going to be free to us by any means." DeBoer told commissioners he has to no tify the state by Feb. I if the county intends to apply for the grant. The completed grant application is due at thr end of February. The proposed addition would be used to house minimum security inmates. Many of those inmates would be in the work release nrocram. DeBoer said. few months where we have been over our limit of people at the jail, mostly due to minimum security (space). The timet that we went over were on the weekends when people are coming in on Friday afternoon and spending the weekend in the jail." DeBoer said. Because of current space limitations, there is a backlog of people who are waiting to be put on work release, he said, noting that Circuit Court Judge James Fishers philosophy is geared to keeping people working when appropriate The proposed addition probably would be built "to the south, off of the minimum se­ curity female wing and toward the all-pur­ pose room." he said. About the master plan, DeBoer said. "It’s nothing we need right now. but it certainly would be worthwhile even if we don't go for �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 18 1996 News Briefs Senior party parents to meet A Hastings High School parents' group planning this year’s senior post­ graduation party this year will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 22. at the high school library. Children’s movie set for Friday The children’s movie "Bal to" will be shown at I and 3 p.m. Friday. Jan 19. at the Cinema in Hastings to help Central Elementary fifth-graders raise money. Many area schools will be closed Fri­ day for a teachers* record day. The film is an animated true story about "the bravest dog ever.” There will be a $2 admission price, with a SI charge for pop and popcorn. CHADD meeting location changed The next meeting of CHADD. a sup­ port group for parents of children with attention deficit disorder, will be at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Jan. 18) at the music room at Northeastern Elementary School. The group previously has met at the local chapter of the American Red Cross. ‘Rails to Trails’ land accord signed The Village of Middleville has signed an agreement with the National Rails to Trails Conservancy to bu> 5 05 linear miles of abandoned railroad property it has considered acquiring for recreation since last May. Village Planner Jason Cherry said Middleville wants to obtain a $13,000 Department of Transportation grant, but will not lose the land if the village can’t get the money. He said the village is prepared to give the conservancy $18,000. of which $10,500 will come from village funds. The Thornapple Trail Association has donated the re­ maining $7,500. Trail Association President Pat Lemon said the village is not expected to pay for development of the recreational trail. That money will come from foundation grams and private donations. Gun Lake fest to start Jan. 26 The 15th annual Gun Lake Winterfest celebration will be held Friday evening. Jan. 26. and all day Saturday. Jan. 27. at the Allegan County Park. Gun Lake. Activities this year will include the I .slung contest (which already has started), a Vegas night, the Mr. Winterfest competition, a tug of war for area schools and open classes, children's games, an exotic animal collection, swim suit review, broom ball, polar bear dip. arm wrestling, petting zoo. chicken drop, poker run. karaoke, binge. danc­ ing and food. For more information, call 792-2219 or 672-7822 MainStreet opens in Charlotte store MainStreet Savings Bank and the G & R Felpausch Co. soon will offer fullservicc hanking to customers at the Felpausch Charlotte Food Center An agreement has been reached w ith MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB (former­ ly Hastings Savings and Loan), and Felpausch to build a 500-square-foot facility within the Charlotte super market "We are delighted to be able to team up with MainStreet Savings Bank to br­ ing the convenience of a full range of banking services to our Charlotte Felpausch customers." said Parker T. Feldpausch. president and chief ex­ ecutive officer of Felpausch. "Full­ service banking has certainly been well received by our Battle Creek customers " “We are pleased to offer an alter­ native way of serving our customers, considering today’s busy lifestyle." slated Todd A. Harding, president and chief executive officer of MainStreet Savings Bank. "Now. families in the Charlotte area can eliminate one stop from their daily schedule ' Felpausch’s MainStreet branch will offer personal customer service, safe deposit boxes, automatic teller machines (ATM), consumer loans, mortgages, checking and savings accounts, and cer­ tificates of deposit. Hours are 10 a m until 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the third full-service hank to be operated out of Felpausch Construction al the Charlotte site will begin in the near future and will include a new video department The opening is scheduled to occur m April Showcase to have bluegrass group The regional bluegrass and folk group Counterpoint and special guest Bryce Feighncr will perform at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight al Arby's. Counterpoint is making its second Showcase appearance The group in­ cludes Cathy Ellis on guitar. Pooh Stevenson on cello and mandolin. Bud Michael on bass, Kevin Gaugicr on guitar and banjo and Tim Scheerhom on resonator guitar Fetghner. from Nashville, is a folk, country and gospel singer, songwriter and guitarist. Scaling at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis Cable access meets Wednesday The Hastings Cable Access Commit­ tee meeting will have its next regular meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Jan 17. in City Hall council chambers. The meeting was rescheduled from the Dec. 20 session that was canceled. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will have its regular meeting at 7:30 tonight in the St. Rose Catholic Church basement. 805 S. Jefferson St. Laura Randall will present the pro­ gram. "Learn How to Safely Preserve Your Family History and Photos." An instructor at the Bumham Brook Center, she has held a number of workshops showing how to sort, compile and organize photos and related items and store them in safe, acid-free albums, us­ ing correct pens and stickers to identify them Barry County Historical Society meetings are open to the public. Leadership festival slated for Saturday The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will present "Leadership Festival '96" Saturday. Jan. 20. at Hastings High School. The Jaycees expect a crowd of about 300 and say the event will be an ideal place to showcase a product or service. Limited space is available. More than 30 leadership classes have been scheduled. Presenters will deal with topics such as personal growth, career concerns, stress management, dressing for success, public speaking and positive parenting. Those who attend will be able to schedule three classes and lunch. The keynote program will be presented by the Madhatters. a non­ profit professional group Registration is $20. $15 for a member of the Jaycees. To register or for more information, call 945-4010 or 945-3890 ‘Health Wealth’ cooking offered The Hastings Sevcnth-day Adventist Church will offer a "Health Wealth" vegetarian cooking school series to the public Sunday through Thursday. Jan. 21-25. at the church's fellowship hall The school session Sunday will be from 12:45 to 3 p.m.. while the pro­ grams Monday through Thursday will be from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. The "Health Wealth" people will give lectures and demonstrations on health topics, cooking, free recipes and sample tasting The emphasis will be on low-fat. low-cholesterol meatless cooking of meals that arc quick and easy to prepare. There will be a $5 charge for Sunday's session on bread to cover the costs of in­ gredients and materials. For more information, call 945-3785 or 852-1516 Change to block time draws I positive reviews in Hastings by Jean Gallup Staff Waiter Major changes in the way students attend Hastings I ligh School and Middle School arc being well received by staff, teachers, stu­ dents and parents, the Board of Education was told Monday. Steve Harbison, principal of the high school, said he was surprised 3t how smoothly the change to larger blocks of time from the standard "hour" has gone and how popular it has been. Backed by figures from the first of at least two surveys of parents, teachers and stu­ dents. Harbison said halfway through the first year of the change, students and parents agree that the use of the seminar hour leads to less school work at home. Students and parents agree (hat the students are using the seminar hour constructively. According to answers on the survey, teachers now have more lime to interact one on one with students, and most of them are comfortable with the block time. Harbison said. Since the beginning of the year, school of­ ficials have added two things in the seminar hours: a peer tutoring program and a testing center. Harbison said officials would study the survey further, especially some sugges­ tions made by the students. "We're very pleased. The new program is a benefit for our students, is going very well and will improve," Harbison said. Middle School Principal Michael Spahr also gave a progress report on restructuring the nuddle school houis. He said the blocks of time the Middle School uses are.similar, but different from the high school plan, because the middle school students arc a different population of students. Spahr said the changes to larger blocks of time, with thematic and team teaching, help make the Middle School a safe, inviting and caring place for its students. Eight precepts are used to reach that goal. Spahr said. Creating small communities for learning helps promote general advocacy for the mid­ dle school child, he said. Teaching a core curriculum program helps prevent kids from falling though the cracks, but if they do, there are other ways to pull then back up. he said. Executive Director of the Barry County United Way Bonnie Ballinger presents Superintendent of Hastings schools, Carl Schoessel, with a plaque of appreciation for his dedication and hard work during the time he served on the United Way; board of directors. President of the United Way board. Gordon Dudley watches. Other recipients of the plaques of appreciation are Todd Harding and Deb Bution. The surprise presentation was made at the Monday Hastings Board of Education meeting. For example a "summer academy" during last summer helped 22 of the 25 students in danger of being held back catch up and suc­ cessfully move into the next grade. The third goal is to ensure success for all students by working closely with parents. Empowering administrators and teachers to • Heard a presentation on the school dis­ trict's special education program. • Gave final approval for a trip by fifth-' graders to Greenfield Village, and a* proval in principle to a trip to Coldwater in March by the Health Occupation Students of America Club. make decisions about going to middle school is another. Getting and keeping expert teach­ ers at the middle school level, improving academic performance by fostering the health and fitness of middle school adolescents and asking for and getting communication with parents is also encouraged. Spahr said connecting with the commu­ nity with an on-going commitment is also important. "None of this could be done without con­ tributions by the teachers here." Spahr said. "All of this is to make the middle school a safe, inviting and caring place." In other business, the board: • Approved the personnel report. • Approved a budget amendn ent. On rec­ ommendation of its auditors, officials now will keep funds received from rae state out; side of its regular budget whicn is reflected in the amendment. • Conditionally approved the re-almiuion middle school program; and $ 1.000 from th$ Hastings Middle School PTO to buy corri^ puters for its computer lab. • Approved course additions and changes i< the high school science and social studied departments. The changes were submitted ti the board last month for study and no sug> gestions for modifications were made. • Adopted a journalism textbook for use al the miodle school. > Jail, cont’d from Page IS Quiz Bowl winners decided The winning team in 1995-96 Quiz Bowl tournament held at Hastings High School in November and December are (seated, from left) Lisa Reynolds. Kerith Sherwood and Josh Hill. Teacher and coach Kathy Oliver stands in beck. the grant to at least have someone come in and look over things and sec what we need down the road. "We're at or over maximum for our infrasC; tructure (at the existing jail)," be said. "X lot of the heating/cooling is over 20 years old. We re spending a lot of money on repairing those things. "This addition would not draw on any of the existing facilities. They are at the maxK mum so an addition would have to include its own beating, cooling, plumbing..." u "The (existing) kitchen, we would have to take a look at. We feel we probably coul4 Family Ag Day set at Lakewood The 1996 Central Michigan Family Ag Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Lakewood High School. Registration will be at 9 a.m.. with breakfast available on a first-come, firstserved basis, beginning at 9:30. Family Ag Day each year attracts bet­ ween 500 and 600 people, who enjoy a day that includes breakfast, educational programming, commercial exhibits, health screening and a keynote speaker. Author Chick Moorman, director of the Institute for Personal Power in Saginaw, will be the keynote speaker His topic will be "Farm Family Spirit: A Celebration of Love. Strength and Solidarity " There also will be kids' classes and a variety of general and agriculture-related workshops for adults The state's No­ Till Association also will meet, from 9 a m. to I p.m Ag Day is sponsored by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Services in Barry. Ionia and Eaton coun­ ties It is open to anyone interested For more information, call the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service at 948-4862 of two students at the rnidd.e school. • Released three students from one family to attend Thornapple Kellogg Schools for the remainder of the school year, and denied a request for two students in a Hastings family to attend classes at Maple Valley. • Denied a request for a Thornappl'e Kellogg student to attend Hastings schools. The same request was denied at last month's meeting, but was submitted again this month. • Accepted gifts in the amounts of $600 from the Music Center for a video recorder for the high school athletic program; $2,000 from the Willard G. and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation for books for the schools bbranes; $6,000 from the Hastings Athletic Boosters Gub for a wrestling mat for the* Aaron Schantz (use it) with some modifications, DeBoe£ said. Commissioner Emmet Herrington said he supports the master plan because "this is an example of long term strategic planning." v Commissioner Linda Watson said she. wants to know the true costs of the project, and to look at the total package. In 1989, commissioners who served oa the County Board had hoped to get a state grant for a 90-bed expansion when they thought they might be able to help pay for the project by housing inmates from other, counties. That grant never materialized. "That was a lot more than wc need right now," DeBoer said. The Landmark architectural firm has been hired in the past by county officials to pre­ pare drawings and specifications in 1993 «>: correct deficiencies in the jail facility-. Landmark also designed the county's 91 £ Central Dispatch building and the ne< Courts & Law Building. The current jail was built with a 46-bcdcapacity in 1976. Ten extra beds were addetT in the 1980s when a change in state lav£ permitted double bunking in certain areas of the jail. More than a dozen additional bunkjp were added in 1993 without expanding the current building. -2 Back in the mid-1970s, a study predicted that the county jail would fulfill th£ county's needs until 1990. The second place team in the Quiz Bowl ts made up of (from left) captain Melissa Meaney. J P DeWitt. Phil Goto, and Sarah Bellgraph Missing from the photo is Zakh Holston □Give The SGiftOf LifeJ [JANUARY IS NATIONAL _____ IVOWNTHR HOOD DONOR MONTH �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18 1996 — Page 3 Freeport teen to be in Star Showcase Nineteen-year-old Tammy Richardson of Freepon will be one of ibe performers in "Star Showcase *96." a talent contest spon­ sored by the Battle Creek Civic Theatre. The third annual Showcase is at 7 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 20 at Harper Creek High School auditorium. Tammy, daughter of Greg and Kathy Richardson, plans to sing “Amazing Grace during the show. Performers will be scored by an indepen­ dent team of judges from the community. The grand prize winner will receive $500 and first and second place winners in two JifTereni age categories. 16 and younger and 17 and older, will be awarded $100 prizes To be selected to perform. Tammy had io successfully audition, competing with about 25 other individuals and groups, she said Tammy attends Grand Rapids Community College where she studies music theory and basic keyboarding. A former Lakewood Schcol District student, she completed her secondary education through home-school­ ing. She has been singing since age seven and her first public performance was at her church. She will be singing Jan. 27 at the Gun Lake Winterfest and has previously per­ formed at Hastings Summerfest. Arby's Mu­ sicians' Showcase, the '95 Winterfest and other area festivals. She was one of Santa's musical elves on the Holly Trolley in Hast­ ings during the past holiday season. Other solo vocalists chosen for the "Star Showcase '96" show are Jerry Ball, Katari Brown. Romeo Dudley. Lisa Piper-Owens. John Wright and David Snell. Vocal groups performing are "First Im­ pressions" and "Brown and Friends." other performers arc comedian Robert Coss, the B.J. Bryant Elks Lodge Drill Team, dancers Katina Childs. Patrick Quinn and Katie Swanzloff and pianists Christo­ pher Gillette and Erick McDaniel. John Sherwood, a member of the theater's board of directors, will serve as master of ceremonies. Tickets are $5 and will be available al the door. The all-volunteer event is being produced by members of the board of directors of the Battle Creek Civic Theatre. HHS business students win 36 awards Hastings High School business students earned a record 36 awards in occupational and leadership contests at the Business Profes­ sionals of America Regional Competitive Events Meet Jan 12. The Hastings group, along with students from other southwest Michigan high schools and career/technical centers used facilities at Davenport College in Grand Rapids for the competiriras Students placing in the competitions includ­ ed Rachel Dreyer. Parliamentary Procedures team, second place; Brian Eggers. Presenta­ tion Management, second place; Joyelle En­ dres. Application/Interview Skills, fourth place; Rich Holzmuller. Application/lnterview Skills, fourth place. Banking, sixth place; Brian Hubert. Desktop Publishing, fourth place and Spelling Award Janette Jennings. Spelling Team, first place. Document Formatting, sixth place, and Spelling Award: Heather Johnson. Small Business Management Team, fourth place; Nicole Karmes, Presentation Management Team, second place; Melissa Lancaster. Keyboarding, third place; Amber Reid. Spell­ ing Team, first place, and Parliamentary Pro­ cedures Team, second place. Aaron Schantz. Spelling Team, first place; International Business, third place. Spelling, first place. Presentation Management Team, second place, and Business Knowledge Skills, fifth place; Junie Scobey. Banking, first place and Parliamentary Procedures Team, second place; Eric Soya, Application/Interview Skills, second place and Parliamentary Pro cedures Team, second place Katy Strouse. Parliamentary Procedures Team, second place; Stacy Strouse. Banking, third place and Parliamentary Procedures Team, second place. Enca Tracy. Small Business Management Team, fourth place; Julie Vos. Administrative Specialist, fourth place and Management Concepts, sixth place. Heidi Watson. Parliamentary Procedure team, second place; Jennifer Welcher. Office Hastings business students (front row, from left) Tara Hummed, Joyelle Endres. Eric Soya, Jennifer Welcher, Katy Strouse. Julie Vos. (second row) Amber Reid. Crystal Wilson, Jamie Scobey. Heidi Watson. Melissa Lan­ caster, Heather Johnson, Shauna Englehard, Dennis Hinckley, (third row) Rachel Dreyer, Richard Holzmuller, Brian Hubert, Janette Jennings. Aaron Schantz. Tammy Smith. Tonya Morgan, (fourth row) Erica Tracey, Nicole Karmes. Justin Brehm, Brian Eggers, Charlie Cove and Andy Hubbard. Specialist, third place and Presentation Management Team, second place; and Crystal Wilson. Parliamentary Procedure Team, second place. This is the third year in a row that the Hastings Business Professionals Spelling Team has won the first place award at the regional level. Hastings had the winning state spelling team in 1995. This also was the se­ cond year that Hastings business studnets' Presentation Management Team earned the PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 93. was adopted by the Townshp Board of Prainevifle Townshp at ns meeting held January 10.1996. wri Ordnance to become Affective thirty (30) days loHowmg publication of this Notice PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 93 ADOPTED: JANUARY 10, 1996 EFFECTIVE: THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION OF SAME second place award. Aaron Schantz. Brian Eggers, Nicole Karmes and Jennifer Welchez developed the award-winning computer generated presenta­ tion and will prepare to compete at the state conference with software purposed through a grant from the Hastings EdStrional Enrich­ ment Foundation. The Application/Interview Skills competi­ tion tested students' ability to prepare resumes and letters of application and participate in in­ terviews by area business representatives. Competitions required students to apply their computer knowledge and skills learned in their business classes, as well as their com­ munication and presentation skills. The Hastings students are eligible to enter state competition at the Busines Professionals of America State Conference in Detroit March 15-17. Winners at the state conference are eligible to represent Michigan in national competition in Phoenix in May. Business Professionals of America is the state Board of Education sponsored career/technical organization for students enrolled in business programs Activities in­ clude occupational and leadership develop­ ment. service projects, and development of basic business skills. This is the 11th year that the Hastings Chapter of Business Professionals of America has competed. The chapter s advisors are business teachers Mary Dawson. Patrick Purgiel. Elbert Black and Nancy Cottrell. An Ordnance to regulate toe speed of vessels and the towing or propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance in toe walers of Sheri Lake in Prarevile TownsNp enacted under toe authority of Act SB of toe PtMc Acts of 199S (MCI 324*0101 et sag.) being idenocal Io State Admnsntive RUes Ned in toe Office of toe Secretary of Stale; to provide penalties tor toe violation of this Ordinance; and to repeal an ordnances or pens of ordinances n conftct herewith THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ORDAINS: LEGAL NOTICES SECIlQtU SHELP LAKE; HOURS FOR HIGH-SPEED BOATING On toe waters of Shelp lake. Section 4. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Township of PrarievRe. County of Barry. State of Mctugan. it is unlawful between the hours ol 6 30 pm to 10 00 a m. of toe following day to: a) t>) Operate e vessel at legh speed Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in toe propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard or other saniiar contrivance. The Hours should be 730 p m. to 11:00 am of the following day when Eastern Daylight Savngs time is in effect "High speed boating' is defined by the Marine Safety Act to mean a speed at or above when a motorboat reaches a planing condmori SECTION II PENALTY in jail as may be detemwied by a court of competent jurisdiction SECLQNJ11 SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause, or provision of this Ordinance be declared to be invalid by a court of competent jiaedetion. the same shaB not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than toe partfs) so declared to be invalid SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES All ordinances or parts of ordinances m conflict herewith are hereby repealed This Ordinance shall take eflea thirty (30) days after publication, following adoption ' Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township Bookmark design contest winners are announced A bookmark con test, the kickoff event for Hastings Public Library's "Celebrating A Century" was a success, with 152 entries received. Judges Jim King. Emily Jasperse and Sean Pion said they had a challenging time picking the original designs that best captured the centennial theme. Four winners and runners­ up were chosen in four age categories. Winning prizes, donated by Boomtown Sound &. Video, were five free movie rentals. The winning designs will be professionally reproduced and distributed throughout the In th. matter of SUSAN MARY SHAY Social Security Numb* 386^52-8624 TAKE NOTICE On 2-1-96 at 9 00 am. in the pro­ bale courtroom. 220 W. Court St . Hostings. Michigan, before Hon Richord H. Show Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Suson Mary Shay to Susan Mary Kunoshea. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. 1-18-96 Suson Mary Shay 6225 Solomon Rood Middleville Mi 49333 (1 /IB) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP ReffuUr Beard Meetfa* January 8. 1996 — 7:00 p.m All board members present County Comm Ba.ley four guests Approved minutes, placed treasurer * report on file Tabled BFl Amendment. Retained James Goulooxo os township attorney. Retained present depositories Mode final amendment* to 1995 budget Paid outstanding bills Adjourned at 8:IS. Bonnie L. Cruttenden Clerk Attested to by Richord C. Thoma*. Supervisor (I 18) year. Each of the four winners will also receive 50 copies of their bookmarks. Runners-up received S5 gift certificates, donated by Pages Bookstore. The four winning designs were Calli Carpenter, kindergarten; Justin Sclleck, third grade; Erin Dahn, fourth grade; and Eric Carpenter, sixth grade. The four runners-up were Alex Kimble, first grade; Amanda Surnor, third grade; Daneil Dickinson, fifth grade; and Molly Kruko. sixth grade. Bookmark designs arc on display at lhe library now. Legal Notices MOfTTGAGE <81 F County of Barry PUBLICATION ANO NOTICt OF HEARING Filo No 96-C21815-NC Any person who violates any of the provisions of the within Ordinance shall be guilty ol a nesdemeanor and s al be subject to a Nie of up to *500 antVor imprisonment for up to 90 days (From left) Justin Sei leek, Erin Dahn, Alex Kimble, Amanda Sunlor and Molly Kruko. Missing from photo are Call! and Eric Carpenter and Daniel Dickinson. PURSUANT TO SECTION 1802 OF TITLE 16 OF THE UNITED STATES COOE. YOU ARE HEREBY INFORM ED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult has been mode in the condition* of o mortgage made by ESTHER RUPRlGHT. a tingle woman to SURE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee dated 9-15-94. and recorded on 9 15-94. in Liber 614. on page 815 County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgage to DAVID W DOLAN DOS TRUSTEE DAVID W DOLAN DOS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3-23-90 by on assignment dated 9-15-94. and recorded on 9-15-94. in Liber 614. on page 823 Borry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed io be due ot the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN 41/100 Dollars (S243.219.4l) including interest ol 17 per­ cent per annum. Under the power of sole contained «n said mor­ tgage and the statute tn such case mode and pro vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged, premises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan at 2 00 o’clock p.m.. on February 29. 1996 Satd premises ore situated in Barry County. Michigan and ore described a* 4. The land referred to in this commitment it located in Baltimore Township. Borry County. State of Michigan, and t* described os followsA PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 14, SECTION 14 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1 /4 POST OF SAID SECTION U FOR PLACE OF BEGINN ING THENCE EAST 20 ROOS THENCE SOUTH 16 ROOS THENCE WEST 20 ROOS THENCE NORTH 16 RODS TO POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO THAT PART OF SECTION 14 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMEN ONG AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SEC TION 14; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NO-TH SOUTH 1/4 LINE 379.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 14. 100 00 FEET THENCE NORTH. 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES EAST 246 FEET THENCE EAST 207 28 FEET THENCE SOUTH 210.00 FEET. THENCE WEST 537.28 FEET TO THE NORTH SOUTH 1/4 LINE. THENCE NORTH 121 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST DtSTANT 264 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SEC TION THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 330.00 FEET THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 26 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES WEST. 246.00 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 100 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON SAID NORTH AND SOUTH I 4 LINE DIST ANT 115 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH II5.00FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which cose rhe redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sole. Dated I 8 96 DAVID W DOLAN. DOS TRUSTEE DAVID W DOLAN TRUSTEE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3-23 90 Assignment of Mortgagee MICHAEL M. GRAND, attorney Suite 264W 31731 Northwestern Hwy Formtngton Hills. Ml 48334 (2 IS) �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18 1996 from our readers Selfish minority wins in Rails to Trails issue To the editor: "Barry County Commission caters to special interests" would have been a more accurate headline for your coverage of the Rails to Trails controversy on page 3 of the Jan. 4 Banner Once again, the best interests of the community are sacrificed for the selfish interests of a vocal minority spreading misinformation. The result is that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has refused to accept SI 5.000 of heard -earned local tax taxpayer money back from lhe slate Instead, a few property owners living in the vicinity of the proposed recreational trail project arc supported by the commission in their futile attempt at a free land grab. Some items from the Jan. 4 Banner article on Rails to Trails should be clarified. First, hundreds of adjacent property owners FINANCIAL r F-O'C’U-S ■! fumUndh Mark 0. Christensen of Edward D. Jonaa 4 Co^^M - With stock investing, accentuate the positive Our society tends to focus on the negative. The evening news inundates us with crime and violence. Politicians spend more time sl­ inging mud than offering solutions The whole country was mesmerized by the O.J Simpson trial. All this negativism can overshadow any positive events Take, for example, lhe stock market. Probably the most well-known fact about the U.S. stock market is that it crashed on Oct. 29. 1929 However, while the stock market crash stands out in people's memories — as well as in the history books — the stock market, in fact, has continued to advance over the years On average, common stocks have enjoyed an­ nua! gains of more than 10 percent. Other in­ vestments like bonds and savings accounts have rewarded investors with 6 percent or less, and government securities have barely kept pace with inflation. Yet even with this historical record of suc­ cess. many people still view the stock market as "gambling*' or "too risky." All they can think about is the Crash of ’29. Can a stock market disaster happen again? Possibly. However, today's market is quite different. For example, one of the main reasons the bottom dropped out of the market in 1929 was that many investors bought stock on credit, or margin. Today, there are strict regulations on margin and credit purchases. Investors must deposit cash for at least half of the amount of a stock purchase. The slock is security for the borrowed amount. If the stock's market value drops, the investor must deposit additional cash or sell the securities to satisfy the debt In addition, most stock traded on the major exchanges today is held by large, long-term investors such as pension funds; insurance companies, mutual funds, endowments, and the like These investors arc guided by sound economic values rather than temporary market ^hims. They're in it for the long term. Those who have chosen to invest in the U.S. economy as owners of companies have profited generously The stock market is the catalyst of American industry. It is the place where sital capital is raised to finance new business and expand existing industry, it reflects the growth of our economy, end it allows everyday people to sltare in the success of companies For example, you don't have to create a company like Microsoft to benefit from n; through the slock market, you can in­ vest along with people like Bill Gates. The stock market is the key ingredient to our U.S. capitalist society. Even more, it is the marketplace of global interaction If that one negative event of 1929 is keeping you from investing in the slock market, take a stroll around your home Look at the hun­ dreds of products you buy that profit manufacturers, distributors and advertisers. That profit is shared with the stock owners of those companies In fact, in the very same year that the stock market crashed, a product was invented that can be found in virtually every U.S. home to­ day — the color television. It’s hard to estimate the financial and cultural benefits that have come as a direct result of color TV. Manufacturing, sales, communications and advertising are only a few segments of our economy that have profited — not to mention shareholders of companies in these segments. Don't be overshadowed by the negative. In­ vestors who accentuate the positive and invest in lhe stock market historically have been rewarded. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vlous week. Close Change AT&T 66'/? 607. Ameritech 697. Anheuser-Busch 537. Chrysler CMS Energy 307. 747. Coca Cola 697. Dow Chemical 807. Exxon 127. Family Dollar 277. Ford 497. General Motors 30'h TCF Financial 2174 Hastings Mfg. 8874 IBM 45 JCPenney 867. Johnson & Johnson 67? Kmart 747. Kellogg Company 457? McDonald's 417. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 1874 1074 Spartan Motors Upjohn 397? 398.60 Gold Silver 5.48 Dow Jones 5088.22 Volume 425,000,000 + 7. +2 + 17? —7. + 74 + 7. —2s/. —274 -7? —7? -7. -17. + 7? + 174 -174 — 174 —17. —17? + 174 -7. — + »/« + 27? + 2.30 —.07 —41.84 needlessly being delayed. It's disheartening that the County Board of Commissioners isn't doing its job of representing the majority. It's also discouraging to see it hindering an asset to one of the county's largest industries, recreation and tourism. I do applaud and thank the two commissioners who had the integrity and vision to vote in support of lhe project. I personally have property along a similar trail and can only say good things about it It s much better now than before it was developed, when the local hellions would do 80 miles per hour at 2 a.m. on their off-road vehicles and snowmobiles. Bicyclers and joggers are a lot quieter and less likely to trespass. Kids have a safer place to ride out of the street. There also is a lot less trash now and property values have gone up. Trail supporters can take heart that the project will not go away. Financial support will come from other sources. Delays and a lost grant are an annoyance, but will only serve to make a determined group of trail supporters even more committed. Mark Fritsma Grand Rapids We need solution to gang problem Dear editor: My name is Adriana Cruz and I'm a seventh-grader at Columbia Middle School in Imgon. Ore My language arts class is writing letters to the editor across the country and this is why I am writing to you. Do you think gangs are bad? We feel that gangs are bad. Even in our small community, gangs are a problem. Tagging is a big pro­ blem. Fighting between gangs is also happen­ ing more often We need a solution to end this. Adriana Cruz Irrigon. Ore. Corrections: A report of an automobile accident in last week’s Banner incorrectly referred to Beryl Purdum as a man. A story and photo caption in last week's Banner misidentified attorney Michael McPhillips as Michael Dimmers. hTstingsBaNNER To the editor: "Will the President really defend even pulling babies alive from the womb in order io abort them?" This is quoting from a letter from the pastor of St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church in Bigelow. Ark.. Fr. James P West, who was pan of a group that greeted President Clinton at lhe airport in Little Rock. When the President arrived. Fr. West said. "Mr. President. I have come to appeal to you to sign the partial birth abortion ban into law.” Fr. West said lhe President "almost immediately lost his composure and began raising his voice while shaking his finger in my face." While House spokeswoman Ginny Terzano told the Washington Times that the two had "thoughtful discussion" and denied the President shook his finger in Fr. West's face. (Quoted from the National Right to Life newsletter. Dec. 20.1995). National Right to Life ran full-page ads m the New York Times and Washington Posi. featuring an account of Brenda Shafer, who witnessed three partial birth abortion procedures. This ad also included a scries of five detailed medical drawings of the procedure USA Today refused to sell space for publication of this same ad. NRLC Legislative Director Douglas Johnson was quoted as saying. "The New York Times on Nov. 6 said a gynecologist at a New York teaching hospital said. Of course, I use it and have taught it lhe last 10 years. So do doctors in other cities '" According to lhe Alan Guttmacber Institute, an arm of Planned Parenthood, there arc 164,000 abortions annually performed after the first three months of pregnancy and 13.000 performed each year after 20 weeks. These should be regardeu as late-term abortions. They are certainly conservative estimates since many late-term abortions are not reported to the Guttmacter Institute or anybody else. Said Johnson: "No one really knows how many partial birth abortions arc performed. Real numbers could be in the thousands." Just as lhe debate over the partial birth abortion ban brought out the nauseous truth about particularly heinous technique, truth has a way of coming to the surface of murky waler. . This procedure shouldn't happen to a dog! An innocent human baby shouldn't have lo suffer this inhumane procedure! Call the White House comment line. Support the Partial Birth Abortion Ban A4. HR 1833. as passed by the U5. Senate Dx. 7. 1995. Dai and Joyce K dly Has: mgs Seat belt law just more regulation To the editor: In reference to lhe seat bell law. first of all. I believe in law and order, but enough is enough. The public doesn't need more unenforcable laws, wc need law enforcement officers, who enforce the laws, not just the drunk driving and speed laws. Let's face it. most drunks and speeders are middle class people who offer lit­ tle resistance when stopped and pay their fines or tickets, so we can go to work the next day. The public needs officers who will enforce the laws against drug abuse, robbery, rape, spouse abuse, all lhe major crimes, all the crimes where the offender is not likely to come quietly. We also need harsh laws concern ng senten­ cing. more death penalties, fewer appeals, and quicker justice for the people who have been wronged. , If a law enforcement officer wimts to stop you he will. 1 have been stopped fvend times for no reason, so now if I see an of Peer on (he road. I pull over or am ready to. . We don’t need this law. it is anothe. tool to be used against the average law abiding person. Steve Toman Nashville Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate < Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4622. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress ■> Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township end a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Repids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), lhe United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michlganleglslature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909,. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (aU of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich.; 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. •< State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. How can Super Bowl be super? National Football Conference teams have won the last 11 Soper Bowls o> AFC opponents and many experts predict the Cowboys will beat the Stoelera What should the NFL do to make the game more competitive? Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1S56 Pubtahed Dy Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dw*on al J-Ad Grapncs Inc 1962N Broadway HasbnQa. M 490M.06C2 (010) 04S-MM John Jaeote Praaxiant Joyea Rya" Traasurar Support ban on partial birth abortions cannot possibly be opposed to the trail as stated because there are only about 60 adjacent property owners. As for concerns about privacy, few can even sec the railroad grade from their homes Many adjacent property owners actually support Hie project. Some are even members of the Thomapple Trail Association Surveys show that 95 percent of support for the trail comes from within Barry County. Close to a thousand trail supporters showed up at Thomapple Kellogg High School last July, as opposed to only about a dozen against lhe project. So who is the commission representing? Adjacent property owners are deluding themselves if they think they have any kind of legal claim to the property once owned by the railroad. I'm disappointed that the Board of Commissioners is cautious because it thinks there is some kind of legal question as to ownership of lhe pioperty. The Michigan Rails to Trails Conservancy purchased the property from lhe railroad in 1994. and extensive research shows that they have clear and legal title to the land. Legal wrangiings by the adjacent property owners is just a smokescreen. They are trying to support their arguments with a 100-year-old law that was rescinded in 1968. Perhaps it is sour grapes over not having purchased the property themselves when they had the chance. Il's a real shame that a beautiful project that would really benefit the community and wouldn't cost taxpayers an additional cent is Frodanc Jacoba VcaPraMJam Staphan Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young ffdwx,1 Elaine Gibed lAMtant Edaor) Karan Mauck Samara Gan Jean Gallup Cindy Smi h Sharon Miler James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ClaaaAad ads ace optad Monday through FndayBam lo5»pm Saturday830■ m Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howel Jerry Johnson Dan Buergo Subscription Rates: $15 per year in Barry County $17 per year r adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Don McVey, Hastings: Ltevid Miller, Hastings: “Take some of the fran­ chises from the NFC and switch with those in lhe AFC." ‘Maybe the AFC should get better players and plan better. That’s the extent of it” •'The game’s been OK every time I've watched it. They (the AFC) should win once in awhile.” “It would be up to the team's owner and coaches to pick up better players. You can't do anything dif­ ferent to the game than what it already is." "Just relocate. Pu* teams where they belong in the right conferences. "The AFC doesn't have,, the coaching that the NFC has. You really couldn't '■ realign it differently.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 18 1996 — Page 5 County backs Clowns Dreamland playground projectjn Nashville by Elaine Gilbert Assistanl Editor The drcam of eight young Nashville Brownies to have a park to honor the mem­ ory of a friend who was fatally injured is be* Ing pursued with vigor. Those children and others who have joined in the effort are seeking grants to help pay for a "Clown's Dreamland" playground in their community's Putnam Park in honor of the late Treah Marte Spencer. Treah was struck and killed in a dump truck-pedestrian accident as her friends wit­ nessed the tragedy while walking home from school Dec. 10. 1993. Treah's friends formed a committee to get kids off lhe street and de­ velop a safe place for children to play in the Nashville area. The young people have held fund-raisers to help their dream become a reality and to date have earned more than $5,000 toward the approximately $70,000 project. * "These young people have worked dili­ gently raising funds in the enoeavor of pur­ chasing the equipment. 1 think it speaks highly of young people today, said Barry County Commissioner Sandy James. "They didn't just go and say. 'would you build it? ' They asked for help, but they were willing to work on it themselves. 1 would like to recognize them today in lhe form of a resolution." The County Board of Commissioners went on record in support of the Clown's Dreamland project because the children need lhe support of local governments to secure the grants they need to help pay for materials and equipment. The Nashville Village Council already has given its support, volunteers will build the Barry County Commissioner Sandy James (center) introduces a resolution to support the "Clown's Dreamland’ playground project, spearheaded by children in the Nashville area who are pictured with her along with some of the supportive adults. playground and lhe Nashville Lions Club has agreed to maintain it The children are seeking grants from the Kellogg Foundation and “Do Something" Foundation. The playground committee hopes con­ struction can begin in August 1996. Equipment is being purchased through Fundamental Playscapes of Ann Arbor About a dozen children and several adults appeared before the County Board last week to request county support of the project. The proposed playground natuS was cho­ sen because of Treah's love of clowns and parks. To try to secure grant funding the group has become a non-profit associauon called Clown's Dreamland. Officers are Rae Murphy, president; Kari Burd, vice president. Charlene Easey. secretary; and Donna Nisse. treasurer BISD, continued from Page 1 -that the new millage rate would bring in ap­ proximately $933,000. “'' The BISD would spend pan of the millage on increased technology and classroom ser­ '' vices for speech, occupational and physical therapists, psychologists, social workers and ' more, with a projected a cost of $238,000. Mohler said. He said both school districts could have vocational educational training and the staff .at the Michigan Career Technical Institute .(formerly STIRC) is open to working with educators Also, Kellogg Community College is J willing to upgrade vocational facilities at : both Delton and Hastings schools, which '■ would benefit Barry County students, as well ■ as lei KCC improve their off-campus post■ secondary training for area people. Mohler ; ; 1 : • • ; ; ' : ' : ■ | However, none of the options or choices is set in concrete, he stressed Jim Hund, who said he has 17 years expehence in administration of special education programs, explained that funding for special education comes from three sources, federal. state and local share of revenue. As it stands now. the Hastings school sys­ tern assesses its costs for the programs it supplies, such as programs for the learning disabled and emotionally impaired, and sub­ mits them to the ISD for reimbursement. Hund said. If the BISD did merge with KVISD. the staff that worked here would not be hired by KVISD. but by the local school board, he added "AU ot the suft Uuu service ipeciii educatlcn programs will be here. The ones lhai di­ reedy serve lhe kids will be kept" He estimated the cost to the schools would be about $1.4 minion, the current cost or running the BISD. Hastings and Delton schools would supply transportation ot special educational students, something the BISD now does. In questions after lhe presentation. Hastings Board of Education Trustee Mike Hubert asked what benefits the students would gel by joining the KVISD. "No students would leave; the staff will be | here." Schlack said. The vocational techni­ cal training would be tremendously upgraded ■ The 'education for employment' program at KVISD is great. Staff training is excep­ tional." He noted that the Hastings district now gets some KVISD services, but on a fee ba­ sis, not as a member. Trustee Kim Alderson said she wondered bow parents with special education students would be able to resolve a complaint. Hund responded that there is a lot of communication between parents and staff. "We have a lot of rules and regulations and parents are becoming very aware of these." be said. Parents may call less with the KVISD. but the local program would have a supervi­ sor directly accessible to parents, Hund said. Hastings Area School System Superintendent Carl Schoessel summed up some of the options the board will study; Du nothing, merge with the KVISD or look at a millage increase for the BISD. Also an op­ tion is Delton merging with one ISD and Hastings consolidating with a different one. Schlack said, "When you merge with a bigger ISD there's such a wealth of shared talent, leadership...the planning together..it rubs off. (We woulri get) a higher powered, greater mass of thinking." Any move to any other entity would have to come from Hastings and Delton, not the other intermediates, Schlack said. He added that all six intermediates he contacted said they would be receptive to such a request. Mohler said, "I think you would get a bet­ ter bang for your educational buck if the program were kept in Barry County and improved with additional millage. Bigger is not necessarily better." "The concept that I like is lhai wc all know each other, work together well, and the staff has been able 10 provide good services in special education," he added. "We re one of the lowest millage levying districts in the state. Why not keep a good program and ex­ pand that? We could become an exemplary program for the rest of lhe state." SPEED UN LIMITED There's no limit towhat we can do with your help. Please support MDA's fight against 40 diseases. not requ’red to offer WHW Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 of the nicest things about living here Call Pete Zoulek at 948-2094. O' shelter to the homeless In fact, one America n s that you reali-, don't have to do anything for anybody ATTENTION PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP IS IN SEARCH OF A CARING INDIVIDUAL WHO TAKES PRIDE IN THEIR WORK. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARD WORKING. Now occeohng applications tex automotive service person No previous experience necessary Apply at AM) OIL Performance Plus Quick Lube Public Hearing on Proposed Lakeside Drive Special District. Roll coll: oil present; 20 residents; James ScalesMika. Meyer*. Brod Geiger-Wilcox Assoc. Hearing adjourned of 7:18 P.M. Special Mooting 7:19 P.M. — all Board Member $ protont. Adopted Resolution No. 2. No. 3. and Resolution To Authorize Filing of Notice of Intent to Ittuo on Obligation with the State Department of Treasury Special Meeting adjourned 7:25 P M. { NEW OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: 1200 sq. ft. located on S. Hanover St., ideal for legal, accounting, or professional use. rood to the hungry 430 W. STATE STREET - HASTINGS coiled to inch of wheat was cut with scissors. The next year's crop was cut with a sickle. The third year s crop was harvested with a scythe Henry Ford was very much interested in the project from the start, and he made several tools accessible from the Ford Museum. The next years saw use of grain binders and then combines. The sixth harvest was done by a self-propelled combine. Along the way. other farm tixjls from primitive to modem were us­ ed. Ford had a new mill built at Tecumseh, but it was never used Ford’s death brought some changes to the program but several Lenawee County farmers offered use of their land once the Ford land was no longer available. The harvest days brought a wide variety of participants, with clergy from Catholic, Jewish and Protestant bodies taking part. The final harvest was done on the Adrian fairgrounds with thousands of bushels of grain brought in. The photo table for this meeting had pic­ tures of junior class play casts from 1926 and 1932 for identification. Delores Michutka had given the society a copy of the Grand Rapids Press from February 1918. Much of the front page was devoted to stories of the progress of the War in Europe. The society's mail ranged from a solicita­ tion of stories of any haunted houses in the community to a query about the original depot in Elmdale to a flyer for the seventh Genealogy and History Book Fair al the Lans­ ing Center March 31. The rociety's next meeting will be on Thursday. Feb. 8. The higher temperatures over the past weekend caused some minor melting of the snow cover on lawns. The giant snowmen suf­ fered some ill effects as well. The Yonkers snowman lost his nose and one eye. The Rice house on Fifth Avenue has sprouted a row of snowmen. The home of Larry and Anne (Johnson) Adams on Fifth Avenue has had a major addi­ tion, with a widened rear wing complete with second story. Family members of former Police Chief Glenn Desgrangcs report that he received a i artificial heart Jan. 9. but is still on a waitv.g list for a B positive heart. His removed hem was as large as a football and diseased. He is glad for cheering mail in Room 2115, Surgical ICU. Loyola University Medial Center. 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, IB. 60153. Loren Acker of Clark Road was a patien. at Pennock Hospital from Dec. 26 until las. week, when he was moved to Thomapple Manor. Ethel Goodemoot, widow of Francs Goodemoot, suffered a massive stroke Sun­ day afternoon and died Monday morning. Sic was a retired rural and Lakewood school teacher. Teddy Cook of Okemos, son of Lawrence Cook of Lake Odessa and the late Charlotte Cook, is engaged to Kathleen Kovacs, daughter of Rosemary Kovacs of Fowlerville. Teddy is a Grand Ledge graduate, attending Lansing Community College, and is an automation technician at Kelsey-Hayes. The June 22 wedding will be at St. Martha Church in Okemos. Wendy Reed of Portland, daughter of Genevieve Reed of Lake Odessa and lhe late Wallace Reed Sr., was married on Sept. 30 at Hope Lutheran Church in Portland to Bradley Anderson, whose parents reside at Spring Lake. SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL WHO TAKES PRIDE IN SYNOPSIS OF MNVTES HOPS TOWNSHIP MM ef (tape TeweM* In Amenta, you are People help MDA. because MDA helps people. LEGAL NOTICE: I ordw ot 7:33 F.M. J All Board Member* r resent; 6 residents; Sandy ; Jarno*-County Committionor. • Pledge to th© Flog ■ Approved Agenda December 11 minute* Received Treasurer*, ail correspondence and committee report* i Approved payment of all lilted bill*. | Mired F Baker Ro Instruction Preparing Asses* ; merit Roll and Computer Training $25 hour ■ Rejected second time Agreement Re: Township ’ Pork Boat Romp. , Sot policy for reserving hall Re: incrooting 1 charge lor wedding* ond graduation*. J Authorized trade in for tractor/lawn mower ; Approved P Albert Pension Plan and t Resolution Approved Board of Review workshop { Adjournment 9:28 P.M. ; Shirley R. Cose. Clerk * Attested to by: ! Patricia Albert Supervisor (1-18) The Lakewood High School gym will be filled with hundreds on Saturday, as yet another Central Michigan Ag Day takes place, with classes held in several classrooms. The afternoon speaker will be in the auditorium. Many dealers will have booths in the gym with handouts, offers of products and services, and experts in their respective fields Extension services in Ionia, Barry and Eaton counties arc handling advance registrations. The American Red Cross will hold one of its semi-annual bloodmobile visits to the com­ munity Monday. Jan 22. The Fellowship Hall of the Central United Methodist Church is the location. Donors are welcome from noon until 5:30 p.m. There is always a need for blood donors. The Lake Odessa Village Council will meet Monday at the Page Memorial Building. The monthly immunization clinic, spon­ sored by the Ionia County Health Department will be held Wednesday. Jan. 24, at 9 a.m. at Fellowship Hall. The board of directors of the Lake Odessa Community Library will meet Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. al the library. The library has received some recent donations of com­ puter printers and other equipmenl This will make possible use of a computer for simpler uses while other patrons can use the CD Rom for research. Former resident Roger Hansbarger has been named lhe new executive director of the Grand Ledge Area Chamber of Commerce. He and wife Marilyn live on Wacousta Road in a showplace alongside artificial Fawn Lake. He had been owner of the Deer Bam until Iasi November. He is the son of the late Murray and Susie (Classic) Hansbarger and grew uo on their Odessa Township farm. He graduated from the local high school m 1950 and then from MSU with a degree in business education He taught school in California and in Buchanan. Mich., before moving to the Grand Ledge area, where he worked with Farm Bureau Insurance for nine years and then another five years for another branch of Farm Bureau. He worked full time for the next 15 yean with his implement business. He replaces Mardell Weymouth, who held the post for 20 years. Projects in the future in­ clude a scenic walkway along the Grand River and a dock downtown for excursion boats, which ply the river in summer and fall mon­ ths. Possibilities exist for a walkway from downtown to Fitzgerald Park at the west edge of lhe city The chamber manages the restored Opera House, which is available for rent and further development. Members of the Makley and McCartney families are planning an open house Feb. 2 to honor their mother, Ethelsn Chase, who will turn 100 that day. It will be held at Thomappic Manor, where she has been in recent years. During lhe years when she and her hus­ band Hollis owned and operated the Lake Theater, they lived on Fifth Avenue. In retire­ ment they lived in a new lakefront home on Eagle Point. She has been a widow since 1967. The local historical society met last week Thursday for an excellent program. The movie “God is my Landlord*' had a wonder­ ful message, but as a vintage film, it showed many important personages who joined in the project of growing wheat and tithing the pro­ ceeds and replanting lhe remaining 90 percent of the field. The first harvest from a cubic neuromuscular HELP WANTED i Lake Odessa NEWS Westdale/Witzel & Associates, Inc. Gt 948-3770 B 945-9551 MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 9:00-5:00 OR CALL (616) 623-2664 THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS JOB CLOSES FEBRUARY 2.1996 ol 5:00 P.M. This is to inform the pubic that under 12 CFR 545 92 of the Regulations of the Office of Thrift Supervision COTS") MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB. Hastings. Michigan 49058. has filed notice with the OTS for permission to establish a branch office to be located at 800 West Lawrence. Charlotte. Michigan 48813. Anyone may write in favor of or protest against the notice within 10 days of the publication of this notice, an additional 7 days to submit comments may be obtained if written request is received by the OTS within this 10-day period, three copies of all submissions must be sent to the Regional Director, Central Regional Office. 200 West Madison. Suite 1300. Chicago. Illinois 60606. of the Office of Thrift Supervision Regional Office where the notice is bemg filed. No* you « jn land ZiKKy * »<■’ *-'• Njnv. rvlrmhin*; imtlt-A liic frtkx Ird Hjllnurk < jr<R jnd pits' Zip rn to wc them j(| today Open. Monday-Friday 9 to 7; Saturday 9 to 5 JOB. CONTACT THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 10115 S. NORRIS ROAD. DELTON NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A BRANCH OFFICE tfifta arc jiixl like ZiGGY—easy l<> low. 110 W State Street, Hastings THEIR WORK TO FILL THE VACANCY OF SEXTON. IF YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE THE PERSON FOR THIS I I OPEN HOUSE Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop To th* K> million ot you who TOtuntMrr-1 tunc *nd money 1*1! y»*». th*nki for *11 yovi»» giver. Ittwq.n* wh*t mot could do Coll 1 MOSS-CiVtS tt'i wh*t in th* world you CM do 1O2S S. Hanovar St. (M-37 nr Honovar St. to signt) TOt BUST MI TW5 WOMOFUl. HOUM TO BELXVl fT Here .« rhe perfect opportunity to live in a historic large 5 bedroom home located right on Hanover Street This property could be u»ed for student housing or foster care or would be perfect for the large family Don't miss it... Your hostess: Joan Shanafelt 1 800-218-5770 Anyone sending a protest deemed substantial by the OTS may request an oral argument by submitting a written request to the OTS dumg the 10-day period For a protest to be considered substantial, fl must be written and received on time, the reasons for the protest must be consistent with the regulatory basis for denial of the establishment of a branch office and the protest must be supported by the information specified in 12 CFR 543.2 (e)(4) You may look at the notice and all comments filed at the OTS Regional Office unless any such materials are exempt by law from disclosure. If you have any questions concerning these procedures, contact the OTS Regional Office �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18 1996 Barry County Residents Clifford Allen Sawdy________ | Knowing your contiiiunittj and its people makes you feel “more at home. ” |AltaV.ClK^e Banner The Hastings ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Banner ''.Making Harry County residents feel al home far aver /OO years. " The Hastings Banner • P.O. Box B • Hastings, MI 49058 at the Church of Vour Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. BOSK CATHOLIC CHU1CH, 805 S. Jefferwn Faths. Charles Faber. Pmor Saturday Msm 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.. CmfeaaioM Saturday 4XXM30 p.m. COAK CREEK BIBLE. Cfahe Creek Rd . I mi South. Paaor Brent Branham Phone 623-2215. Sunday School al 10 00 a m j Wor­ ship 11XX) a.m . Eire mg Service a» 600p m.. Wednesday Prayei wibie 700 p_m. PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Laco Read. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 751-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m .. Sunday School 11XX) am. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 P m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 p m Awana Program (3 years old through 6<h grade) Uedneula>». 6:30-1 p.m. Teen Center. 7th-l2ih grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M 79 Lawrence Hubley. pastor, phone 945 3397 Church phone 945-1995 Kathy Cocant. choir director Sun day monung. 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning war­ ship. 6 00 p.m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship w«h Bob and Pai Fuller from 5 30-7:30 p m Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7:30 p m. Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stme Road, litmus, Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. P^mor Sunday School 9:30 a m., daa.es for all ages Monung Worsfop Iff45 a m Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 "pm. Wednesday activities 7:00 pm art Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible Orix (ages 8-12). Youth Mmutne* or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19); A4uh Bible Study - No age limits INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address ->1651 Mathison Rd . Haatmgs. Ml 49051) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, cccner of Green and Jefferson M muter. Jim Sandusky Phone 941-4045 Sunday Services 9:3C a-m.. Bible School; 10:30 a m . Mormag Worship. 6 00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7 00 p.m Wednesday, m home Bible study Cail for location - 625-3110 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 Notch Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Scnday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a m Monung Worship Service. 6 00 p.m. E*entag Service. Wednesday 700 p.m Services for Aduhs. Teens and Children ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. MI 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 pm weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mau 10:00 a.m — 1928 Bak of Common Prayer HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Stale Rd . and Bollwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 10 a m Sunday School. II a.m. Mor­ ning Worship. 6pm Evening ac­ tivities Wednesday — 7 p.m. — share groups in various homes. Contact church office for info, on these Prayer and Bible study al the church. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m ; Sunday Monung Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details Homemade peanut battle now available WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9 30 a.m. Sunday School. Church Service 10.30. Youth meeting Wednesday . 6:00 p.m. at the church Bnag sack lunch ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3l*a Ave . Wayland. MI 49038 (3>4 mile west of Patterson Rd ) Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m.. Commu­ nion Services. Mon . Wed.. Fri. at 9 00am ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building'. 9am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th 'kindays 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101 St Andrew s is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A nuwon of St. Roae Catholic Chuith Hasuaes Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 152-9228 Monung Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery , children'* ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORA HD of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BAKNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions'' — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HAST1NOS MANUFACTURINO CO. Hastings. Michigan HAtTINQS FIBER OLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan THORNAPPLE VACLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Putor Church office phone 941-2549 Sunday wonhip 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Children's church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49051 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH. (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I tmk East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Service* 9:45 a.m.. Bible classes for all ages. 10:40 a.m. Monung Worship. 5:30 pm Youth Meeting with ■•Youth With a Message" 945-9224; 6:30 p m Bible Study for all. Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study — Sharing Your Faith. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9:00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaming Per tonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophefs-Cailmg God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mondays 6:30-100 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m at 154 E Braod way. Woodland (Laubmigh residence) and Wednes day. 5:15 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering You are invited and welcome HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Stapert. Musk Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barner free building w uh elevator to all floors Bnwdcau of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at Iff30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . Worship 11 00 a m — with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fanu ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 p m . Adult Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6 45 p.m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages THURSDAY Children's Choir 4:00 pm. Youth Handbells 4 30 p.m . Adult Hand­ bell Choir 6:30 p.m . Chancel Choir 7 30 p m 7 and II p.m. Thursday. Jan 18 — Community Christian Unity Service 7 00 p m al First Presbyterian Church GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 94 5 9414 Sunday. Jan 21 8 45 and 10 00 a m Holy Communion. Annual Meeting after. AAL after. 3 00 Komoma I. b 00 Youth Group. 6.30 Kosnoma 2 Thursday. Jan 18 - 6:30 Children's Choir. 7 30 Adult Ch. <i r H 00 AA Saturdas. Jan 20 - lOOOCatech 3. I 00 Inquirers. 8 00 NA Monday . Jan 22 - 7 00 Kornonia 4 Wednesday .Jan 24 — 10 00 Wordwatchers FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9 45 a m . Classes for all ages. 1100 am Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4ti Grade. 6 00. Evening Service Wednesday 6 30 A wana Clubs 7:00 p m . Teens in Houseman Hall. 7 00 p.m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8 15 p.m . Adult Choir practice BELDING - Clifford Allen Sawdy. 42. of Belding passed away Sunday, January 14,1996 at the Greenville Hospital. He was bom September 15. 1953 in Grand Rapids, the son of Carl and Annada (Woten) Sawdy. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1971 and joined the U.S. Army in 1972. He married Norma Jean Batey on July 22. 1978 in Lowell. He was employed at Extruded Metals and the Extruded Aluminum, retiring May 9, 1989 due to health reasons. He was preceded in death by his mother Annada Sawdy; his grandfather Clifton Sawdy and grandparents Melvin and Naomi Woten. Mr. Sawdy is survived by his wife, Norma; four daughters, Lynne Radomski of Greenville, Heather (Jim) Bean of Lowell and Brandy and Traci Sawdy both at home; two sons, Michael and Daniel, both at home; six grandchildren; his father, Carl Sawdy of Sunfield; two sisters, Donna Durkee of loina and Linda Wearthman of Pontiac; one brother, Charles Lloyd of North Carolina; his grandmother, Agatha Sawdy of Ionia; his mother-in-law, Doris Batey of Lowell; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 18, 1996 at 11:00am at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Lowell. I Jeffry? ThomasJoynson| SHOW LOW, ARIZONA - Jeffrey Thomas Joynson, 37, of Sow Low, Arizona and former­ ly of Hastings passed away on Friday January 12, 1996. He was bom on April 22, 1958 in Highland Park, the son of Clifford & Elaine Joynson. Jeff attended North Muskegon & Hastings High School. He worked out of State for sever­ al years. He is survived by one son, Jeffrey; one daughter, Heather both of Hastings; two sisters, Jacque (Gary) Fox, Jane (Scott) Edwards; two brothers, Jere (Kathy) Joynson, Jon (Julie) Joynson; nieces & nephews and many special fnends. Visitation will be held on Friday January 19, 1996 in Muskegon from 2-4 & 7-9pm. at Ever Rest Funeral Home, 1783 East Keating Avenue, Muskegon, ML (616) 777-3557. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday January 20,1996, ar 1:00pm. at North Muske­ gon Community United Methodist Church, 1614 Ruddiman North, Muskegon, MI. 49445. Memorial contributions may be made to the children. Arrangements were made by Ever Rest Funeral Home in Muskegon. I BertW, Berry| INVERNESS, FLORIDA - Bert W Berry, 34, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 1996 al his residence under the loving care of his family & Hospice. He was bom in Hastings. Mr. Berry moved to Florida twenty years ago from Bellevue. He wu the Owncr/Operator of a lawn main­ tenance business and a Navy veteran. Mr. Berry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Inverness, Florida. He is survived by his mother, Laura C. Berry of Inverness, Florida; two brothers. Edward Berry of kalamazoo, Dale Berry of Vermont­ ville; two sisters, Cleone Anton of Rockford, Yolanda Berry of Tucson, Arizona. A Memorial Service will be held on Tues­ day, January 23, 1996 at 10:30am. at Country Chapel in Dowling. Arrangements were made by Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home in Inverness, Florida. Donald Lynn “Tiff" Tiffany DELTON-Donald Lynn**TifT Tiffany, 61, of Delton, passed away on Tuesday, January 16. 1996 at his residence. He was bom January 1,1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of Lynn Arthur and Bernice Clare (Fenstemaker) Tiffany. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1952. He married Marcia VanBommel on Septem­ ber 24, 1955. He was employed 15 years at Eaton Manu­ facturing in Battle Creek; several years on the Kalamazoo Fire Department; owned and oper­ ated for several years-TifTs Appliance Repair in Delton; was presently employed as Mainte­ nance Manager since 1985 of the Merrill Residence-Heritage Community of Kazoo. Was a 25 year member of the Delton Fire Department. He enjoyed golfing, boating, camping, and playing softball. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Marcia; one daughter. Laurel Tiffany of Fredrick, Mary­ land; two sons; Brian and Teresa Tiffany of Plainwell, David Tiffany of LaMesa, Califor­ nia; two grandsons, Steven and Christopher. One sister, Loisann Lerchen of Stony Lake; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, three sisters-in-laws. Faith Rowe and Carloyn West of Kalamazoo, Leigh Fogel of Hawaii; mother-in-law, Rosabelle VanBommel. Visitation will be held Thursday. January 18. from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 19, 1996 at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton with Pastor Ron Smilh officiating Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, Richland. Memorial contributions may be made to Delton District Library or Hemophilia Founda­ tion of Michigan. J __________ Doritha B. Coming__________ NASHVILLE - Alta V. Chaffee, 83, of Nashville, passed away on Saturday January 13, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on June 23,1912 in Nashville, the daughter of Earl St Vivian (Bailey) Austin. She was raised in the Nashville, Kalamazoo, and Charlotte areas and attended schools there. She was married to Samuel E. “Ed" Chaffee on November 25, 1930, he preceded her in death on March 5, 1993. Mrs. Chaffee lived most of her married life in Hastings Township of Barry County and worked as a homemaker. Mrs. Chaffee was also preceded in death by. two infant’s at their birth; sister, Arteta Augus­ tine; brothers, William & Albert “Doc” Austin. She is lurvived by half brother, Clifford Austin of Jackson; several nieces, nephews and great nieces & nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday Januyy 17, 1996 at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings with the Reverend James Hynes officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charily of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Ethel M. Goodemoot LAKE ODESSA - Ethel M. Goodemoot. 84, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Monday, January 15, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on June 17, 1911 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of William and Zella (Shepard) Turner. Mrs. Goodemoot graduated from Charlotte High School in 1929, she attended County Norman and graduated from Western Michi­ gan University. She was married to Francis H. Goodemoot on January 5, 1935 in Portland. He preceded her in death on July 25, 1961. She taught school in Ionia County for several years, retiring from the Lakewood Public Schools in 1976. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church Lake Odessa, Rural Mothers Study Club and the Retired Teachers Association. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, George, and Glenn; one sister, Emma. She is survived by three daughters, Frances (Fred) Morris of Lake Odessa, Margot (Don) Bailey of Lake Odessa, Carole (Edward) Reis­ er of Woodland; three sons, Russ (Maureen) Goodemoot of Belding, Rons Goodemoot of Marshall, Dennis Goodemoot of Lake Odessa; 26 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; one brother, Robert Turner of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. . Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 18, 1996 at 2:00pm. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with the Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Lakewood Christian School. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Marjorie L. Manger | | MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Marjone L. Belan­ ger, 67, of Middleville, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 1996 at Grand Valley Health Center in Grand Rapids. She was born on January 19,1928 in Marion, the daughter of Claude and Mabie Crowe. She was married to Robert Belanger on February 5, 1945. Mrs. Belanger was employed at Copper Door and Swamp Fox in Middleville as a waitress. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert Belanger on May 6, 1974; and her sisters and brothers. She is survived by one sister, Audrey Russell of k ent wood; special nephew, Robert L. (Ruth) Burr of Caledonia; special niece, Viola Wooll of Marion; special friend, Ada Moore of Middleville; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Wednesday, January 17,1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Father Char­ les H. Fischer Officiating. Interment was in Coman Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. | Carlton E. “Red" Nichols| DELTON - Carlton E. “Red” Nichols 77. of Delton passed away on Monday January 15, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on March 19, 1918 in Otsego, the son of Milo & Gladys (Fingers) Nichols. He was married to Margaret Pitts on Decem­ ber 20. 1948. Mr. Nichols lived lhe past thirty-eight years at Crooked Lake. He was employed for over thirty years with former Otsego Sanitary Milk, now McDonalds Dairy. He was a member of the Interlakes Baptist Church - Delton, and served with the United States Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents He is survived by his wife Margaret, two step grandchildren, Janet Cole of Kalamazoo; A. Danny Doublestein of Otsego; two great grandsons. A one great great granddaughter; one sister, Guenievere Turner of Hastings; and one brother Kenneth "Tigg” Nichols of Avon Park, Florida. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday January ’7, 1996 at Interlakes Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Smith officiating. Burial was at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego. Memorial contributions may be made to Interlakes Baptist Church; envelopes are avail­ able at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. MIDDLEVILLE - Miss Doritha B. Corning 86, of Middleville, passed away on Monday January 15. 1996 at her residence She was born on December 16, 1909 at Wayland Township, Allegan County, the daughter of Fred and Naomi (Williamson) Corning. She was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1928 She was employed at Bennett Garage in Middleville, and Barry County Clerks Office as a bookkeeper and retired from Barry County Clerks Office. Miss Corning was a member of the Pennock Hospital Guild Number 10, Middleville OES Number 17, and lhe Hastings OES Number 7. She was a Past Matron and was secretary for many years of the OES in Middleville and was a member of lhe Past Matrons Club. Doritha wu an avid reader. Preceding her in death were her parents, Fred and Naomi Coming, and a brother Ralph Coming. Surviving are two cousins, Elisabeth Nevins of Hastings; and E. Jane Sinclair of Hastings. Funeral and Committal Services will be held on Thursday January 18,1996 at 1:00 PM with visitation one hour prior to the Service at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Interment will be at Hill Cemetery in Wayland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Elaine Butine TEXAS TOWNSHIP- Elaine Bctinc, 76, of Texas Township passed away on Monday, January 8, 1996. Elaine was bom on August 20, 1919 the; daughter of Leo Augustus and Zana M.(Beach) Day. She had been a secretary of Kell xgg Valley-. Community College and was a member of SL John Bosco Church, lhe Moo^ , and the Portage Senior Center. She wu married to Joseph Butine in 1943. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; four children and their spouses, Nancy znd Rod Krapf of Oak Park, Illionis, Tom and Diane Butine of Seattle, Washington, Mike Butine of Manhattan, Kansas, Mary and Lou Couto of Los Angeles, California; three grandchildren, Joe Lafayette, Nathan Krapf, and Zachary Couto; one sister, Eloise Wheeler of Nashville; two brothers, Duane Day of Delton, Wendell Day of Hastings. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, January 11, 1996 at St John Bosco Church with Father Charles Page Celebrant Cremation has taken place. Burial was in Ml Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Redmond Funeral Home Westnedge in Kalamazoo. I Veda G Conklin j HASTINGS - Veda C Conklin 87. of Hast­ ings passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 1996 at the Life Care Center in Plainwell. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. |Ellen May Brown j HASTINGS - Ellen May Brown 92, of Hast­ ings passed away on Monday January 15,1996 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was bom on October 7,1903 in Fremont Township. Saginaw County, the daughter of Edward and Evaline (Turner) Decker. She wu raised in the Chesaning and Lansing areas and attended schools there. Mrs. Brown’s employment included Spar­ row Hospital and Ingham Medical Center in Lansing for twenty five yea*s as a nurses aide. She attended the Pennway Church of God in Lansing and lhe Hastings Church of God. She wu preceded in death by her husband; Fred in 1966; three brothers, and five sisters. Surviving are daughter, Connie Signs of Hastings; son. John Brown of Munising; seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and two sisters, Irene Cauline of Lansing, and Dale Fineout of Lansing. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday January 18, 1996 at 1:00 PM at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery; Woodland, with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings First United Methodist Church. . Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy Get the facts. Call your local American Lung Association AMERICAN LUNG ASSCXHAnON' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 18 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter Campbells to mark golden anniverary On Jan. 21. 1996 the family and friends of Merwin and Pauline (Bagley) Campbell are invited to Delton's Athletic Booster Club House on M43 in Delton to celebrate their 50th wedding anniverery from 2 to 5 p.m. Men and Pauline were married on Jan. 17. 1946 The celebration will be hosted by their children. Dennis and Janis Campbell. Doug and Lynn Campbell. Dave Campbell. They have five grandchildren and one great­ granddaughter. Please no gifts, your presence is the best gift of all. Wellmans to mark 50th anniversary Neil and Lorcne Wellman will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a luncheon-open house for family and friends, hosted by their children, from 2-5 p.m. Sun­ day, Jan. 21 at Houseman Hall. First Baptist Church. Hastings, 309 E. Woodlawn. No gifts please The couple was married Jan. 1. 1946 and have lived most of their married lives in the Hastings area. They have two children, Sandy Gidley and her husband Larry , of Hastings and Maria Miles and her fiancee Dane Smith, of Lansing. They have six granddaughters and three great grandchildren. Neil retired from the Michigan Dept, of Transportation after 31 years. Lorcne retired from the Hastings City Bank after 27 years. Brill-Stamm engagement told David and Vanessa Brill of Hastings are pleased to announce lhe engagement of their daughter Morgan NicoL- Brill to Richard Lee Stamm Jr. of Rim. Morgan will be graduating from Hastings High School in 1996. Richard is a 1994 graduate of Carmen Ainsworth High School and is currently employed by Rexfab. A wedding date has not yet been set The Woodland School Alumni Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 22. at Woodi..~'< Township Hall. Executive Com­ mittee members are Harold Brown. 1950; Jean Chase. 1954; Marjorie Mohrhardt, 1945; Tom Niethamer. 1939; Jim Shank. I960; Ardath Knopp, 1959; and Joyce Weinbrechl, 1946. This is lhe 100th anniversary of the Woodland Township School. The class of 1946 is the 50th anniversary class. Lakewood Communty Ambulance held a swiss steak and ham dinner al Cunningham’s Acre. Staff, volunteers and friends of the am­ bulance service helped with preparing and serving the dinner. They served approximate­ ly 300. Proceeds from these dinners go to pur­ chase supplies and equipment, as well as aiding with operation of ambulance services. Marie Fisher of Apache Junction. Ariz., and Lois Fisher of Grand Junction, Colo., left Michigan Tuesday, Jan. 16, for their respec­ tive homes. Marie plans to return to Michigan early in April. Boyd Barry is still a patient at Pennock Hospital. He may be released Wednesday Jan. 17. Meanwhile, he welcomes visits and cards from friends and neighbors. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Jan. 11 at Lake Manor. The program was a showing of a vintage film. "God is My Landlord.” a film that was made more than 40 years ago. It is lhe story of gra.? produc­ tion from one small cubit of wheat. The film looked not only at the multiplication of grains through continuing plantings and growth, but also at the methods and styles of an earlier period. The Barry County Historical Society meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday. Jan. 18. at the St. Rose Catholic Church basement. Hastings. There will be a board meeting at 7 p.m. The program. "Learn to Safely Preserve Family History and Photos.” will be presented by Laura Randall. Hosts for the evening are Ed and Agnes McPharlin and Meredith Gilbert. Gail and Bob Dcadman of Holt. Beatrice Rogers of Charlotte and Lillian Vandecar of Woodland, had dinner Sunday. Jan. 14. at Good Time Pizza in Nashville. Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, Coals Grove, is holding its semi-annual con­ gregational meeting Sunday. Jan. 21, follow­ ing the worship service and a potluck dinner. They plan to distribute the yearbook, the story of the past year at this meeting. The church also is planning to take pan in Bible Study, sponsored by American Bible Society. They are planning an outreach during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Ga. The goal is to distribute 450,000 scripture portions among the thousands of Olympic athletes, staff and spectators. Many na­ tionalities will be represented at the Olympics in Atlanta. Giving the athletes the Bible in their own language before they go home could mean touching millions of lives around the world with the gospel. Each gift contributed will help place the Scriptures in the hands of many. If you would like to be included in this effort, call the Rev. Ben Herring, at 948-2733. There was a two-car accident two miles north of Woodland Friday evening. Jan. 12. A car ran a slop sign on Brown Road, hitting a car on Woodland Road, driving it into the house on the northeast comer of the interscc- Ronda Begerow and Tim Hovey, volunteers, set up and cleared tables dur­ ing the Lakewood Community Ambulance dinner. tion. This broke the gas meter loose, causing a gas leak. It is reported that all of the air bags in lhe vehicles worked well. There was one injury, which was treated at Pennock Hospital and the person was released Lakcwixxi Com­ munity Ambulance and the Woodland Fire Department responded lo the call. Lakewood United Methodist Youth are holding > pizzi upper Friday. Jan. 19. from S until 7 p.m. Meeting notices, news items, an­ nouncements and other material to be includ­ ed in the Woodland News column can be call­ ed in to me all day on Monday, evenings every day at 945-5471 and 948-4881 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. FUMJcXoNNoflCE File No 96-21112 SE Estate of Raymond R. Price. Deceased. Social Security No 366 20 5091 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE: On February 1. 1996 at 10:X Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Jock A. Price requesting tht he be ap­ pointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Raymond R Price, who lived ot 1989 Mathison Rood. Hostings. Ml 49058 ond who died on 12/26/95; requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined; and requesting also that the Will of the deceased doled September 12. 1989. ond codicils dated none, be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ogainst the estate will be forever barred representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date ol publication of this notice. Ndtlce Is further given’tftot’the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: 1-9-96 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS. AAcPHIUIPS & DOHERTY Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 3031 River Rood Hasting*. Ml 49058 (1/11) File No. 95-21(01-Se Estate of Milton Thomas Kermeen. Deceased Social Security Number 379-12-2611. TO AU MTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In TAKE NOna: On February 1. 1996 at 9.X a.m . in rhe probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigo’ . Dwtfmonn requesting that Michael K. Dettmann be 240 East North Street, Ha died December 14. 1995; Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice ed to entitled persons appearing of record. January J4, Hudson 1996 Rkh^d (PI5220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE I YOUNG SMA 607 North Broodway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 M.CHAEL K. DETTMANN By: Richard J. Hudson 3096 McCann Rood Middleville. Mi 49333 (!/!•) Junior Chamber/Jaycee 114 I 15| Ml 17| 181 19 I 20 1996 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Scotts to celebrate 40th anniversary Ham "Scotty” and Patricia Scon of Mid­ dleville will celebrate their 40th anniversary on Sunday. Jan. 21. Natives of Chicago, the Scotts have lived in the Yankee Springs area since 1960. Scotty was a salesman and Pat taught in the TK elementary schools for 25 yean, retiring in 1994. They have six children: Terri and Larry Et­ ter of Hastings. Rose and Rob Cook of Houston. Bill and Barb Scott of Kingsley, Dave and Teri Scott of Plainwell, Kathy and Tom Maurer of Hastings, and Mike Scott of Middleville They also have 10 grandchildren. The children are planning a summer recep­ tion to celebrate their parents' anniversary. However, Pat and Scotty would be touched by notes or cards from their friends now Please address any correspondence to: Ham and Pat Scott. 2910 S. Yankee Springs Road. Mid­ dleville. Ml 49333. Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on January 22, «W6 at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, Michigan. The subject ot the public hearing will be the considera­ tion of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE • A-5-95 Request to rezone property in Sec. 35, Carlton Township: The W 1/2, NW 1/4, SEC. 35. T4N. R6W (see outlined area on map). This map is a por­ tion of the Official Zoning Map of Barry County, Michigan. FROM A TO AR. All of the above mentioned prop­ ____________________________________ erty Is located in Carlton Twp., Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring lo present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity lo be heard at the above mentions'’ time and place The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted matenais being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetmg/heanng upon ten (10) days notice lo the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by wnting or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 A16)94M69' The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance Is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information Nancy L Boersma. Barry County Clerk THE HASTINGS JAYCEES WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND THEIR THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT! Summerfest Committee National Bank of Hastings Mac Leod Chiropractor Barry Automotive Cinder Pharmacy Felpausch Food Centers Barry County 4H JCPenney Miller Real Estate Commission on Aging WBCH ICS Travel Admiral Dr. Bloom Parkview Hotel Felpausch Express Schondelmayer Insurance Cinema 4 Tom's Market Rexfab Hodges Jewelry Double L DJ's Reminder Sisters Fabric Music Center Hastings Fiberglass Bob's Grill Bosley Pharmacy Depot Law Office American Legion Elks Temple Kmart Dr. Garrison D.DS. City of Hastings Burger King J-Ad Graphics Century 21 Love Inc. Wren Funeral Home United Wav McDonald's Hastings City Council E.W. Bliss B J Hydraulic Main Street Savings Bank Consumers Power Barry County Lumber Brian's Tire & Service Burkey Glass Thomapple Manor Otto's Turkey Farm Heather Waltin Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Mill's Landing Family Dollar Whispering Water Campground West Michigan Associates Northland Optical 1st United Methodist Church Second Hand Comers Clarabelle Apsey Local Cable Access Channel #12 YMCA Barry County Al & Pete's Hope United Methodist Church Parker Paint Contracting Barlow Florist Lowell Visual Communications Barry County Courthouse The Dollar Store Wilder's Repair Dairy’ Isle Fillmore Equipment Barry Eaton District Health Department Mary's Hair and Nail Geukes Metropolitan Title Company Petrige Farms K&E Tackle Hastings Area School System Hastings Fire Department Boomtown Ml Department of Transportation Delton Library Dairy Queen Barry Intermediate Schools Blair's Pet & Garden Elias Brothers Beijing Restaurant Arris Matrix Carl's of L.O. Clay's Dinner Bell Good time Pizza Pastoors Helmut's Middle Villa Inn Steve Reid Precision Auto Body Pages Book Store Subway All-Phase Electric Barb Schondelmayer Fauver Company, Inc. McCormick Enterprises Buckland Agency Delton Hardware Russell's Appliance Dewey's Car Palace Finch's Auto Alignment Georgia-Pacific (G.R.) Norm's Auto Body Village Hair Thomapple Printing, Inc T N R Machine Delton Family Medicine R & R Engine Smith & Doster L & S Service Carpenter Gravel Michigan Paradec Kent Oil Prairieville Garage Razor's Edge Gilkey ’ Country’ Cookin Prairieville General Store Dale's Tackle & Bait Mullenhurst Golf Course Cloverdale General Store Sajo's Pizza Banfield General Store Goldsworthy Total Doster Country Store Delton Spee-D-Mart Short Stop/Cedar Creek Dowling Comer Store S & S Country’ Store Wall Lake Grocery’ Mid-Lakes Screen Pnnt Bowens Drive-In Delton Barber Shop Hastings Jaycees 56th Anniversary of Serving the Community. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 18 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: " MORTGAGE FORfCLOSURE BALE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE TROTT AND TROTT IS ATTEMPTING TO CCH.LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE-Defoult has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cori R. Cronmore and Lourie A. Cronn-x>re. husband ond wife TROTT AND TROTT IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL 8E USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of o mortgage mode by Michael J Davidson ond Jodi L. Dav>dson husband and wife doted December 14. 1990 ond recorded J. Davidson and Jodi I Davidson husband and wife to JACK OBEY DEAN STAFFORD doted September 30 1992 and recor4ed October 16 Records to Waterfield Financial Corporation. Mor tgogee dated May 17. 1991 and recorded on Moy 24. 1991 in liber 516. on poge 518 Barry County Records Michigan, ond assigned by said AAor tgogee to UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IN­ DIANAPOLIS. on Indianapolis Corporation by on assignment dated Moy 17. 1991. ond recorded on Moy 24. 1991. in Liber 516. on poge 522. Borry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY NINE DOLLARS AND 08 CENTS ($71,659 08) *• dot. hm>l th. wm ot FORTY FIVE THOU 4AN0 NINE HUMORED TWENTY THREE ANO 3C CENTS SIS m 361 Including InlwMI o, >0 SOO*. County Courthouse in Hasting*. Mkhigoi at 2:00 Under the power of sole contained in said mor tgoge ond the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thot said mortgage Said promisas ora situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Borry County M.chigon ond ora describad os ot the Borry County Courthouse in Hosting* Michigan of 2 00 p.m. o'clock on February. 22. 1996 Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Borry County. Michigan, and ore described os: Lol 1 of Elmdole Plat, according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in liber 3 of Plots on Poge 65. Southwest 1 Z4 ot the Northwest 1 /4 ol Section 24. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from Dated January 4, 1996 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642 4202 Trott ond Trott. P.C. •d in occordonce with 1948CL 600 3241 o in which cos* th* redemption period shell be 30 days from the date of such sale. OF FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642 4202 Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorney* ond Counselor* 30300 Telegroph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 Fite 495125187 UN^ON FEDERAL SAVINGS INDIANAPOLIS IN­ (2/1) BANK OF (2'B) pubucatiotTmotki Hie No. 96-21816-SE E*»o»* of MARJORIE T. EGGHSTON. Cteoowd Social Security No. 378-22-742B-A. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS foci ad by this booring. TAKE NOTICE On February 1. 1996 at 9 30 a m., in th* probata courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon Richord H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of John M. Tof­ fee requesting thot John M. Toffee be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Mor)orie T. Eggleston Deceased, who lived at 2700 Nashville Stood. Hostings. Michigon ond who died Moy 21. 1995; and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated August 15, 1989 be admitted to probate. It al*o is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil claims again* I the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given thot the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. Richard J. Hudson (P15220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 1 YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 JOHN M TAFFEE Cy; Richard J. Hudson Three Rivers. Ml 49083 '■ J on County Records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne ass.gnmenl to UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS by on assignment dated February 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48023 Fite 495124888 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK DI ANA POLIS My letter is to let ocher men know about this alternative to impotence. The manufacturer, claims it helps about 95 percent of lhe men who try it. It is easy to use and can be a; godsend. With a prescription from my urologist, my insurance company helped pay for the cost of this device. But w ith or without the insurance, it is well worth the money Please tell your; readers about it. — A New Man in Kentucky Dear New Man: I'm pleased that the device works so well for you. but I would not tell my readers it ts a sure bet for all males who suffer from impotence. A competent urologist who is up on the latest will inform his male patients about ocher approaches to impotence The message from here is this: Men who are impotent should not accept lhe condition as a death knell to their sex lives. There is help for you. Investigate. Dear Ann Landers: This letter is prompted by a column in which a reader wrote. ”Love your mother because she may not be around long.” My mother cut out that column and mailed it to me. My wife and I both have been in counseling for years because of my mother, who is men­ tally ill. For a long time. Dad has ignored her strange behavior because it has provided him with a good excuse to see another woman on lhe side. When we told Mom of our plans to marry, she insisted that we have lhe wedding out of town. She said she would not attend because she didn't have anything to wear and wasn't going to spend lhe money to buy a new dress. We are well aware that she has several nice dresses in her closet. We have never given Mom a gift she liked. Lord knows we have tried, but it is always the wrong size or wrong color, doesn’t fit. or is too much like something she already has. Giv­ ing her money is out of the question. We have tried. Her response was "/pparently, you don’t think enough of me to shop." We'd appreciate any suggestions you may have on how to deal with this woman. We arc exhausted from trying to please her. Maybe we're too close to the situation to see things clearly. — Texas Dilemma Dear Texas Dilemma: You have alreadystated that the woman is mentally ill and there is no pleasing her. so I suggest that you stop trying. Be cordial and pleasant, but don't knock yourselves out. Just slip on your "emo­ tional raincoats.” and let the barbs slide off. When your mother sees that she can no longer get to you, she may be less inclined to try. MORTGAGE SALE This is on attempt to collect o debt, ond ony in­ formation obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage mode by Jef­ frey D. House ond Marcia J. House, husband and wife, to First Notional Bank of Michigan, dated Ju­ ly 21. 1994 ond recorded on July 29. 1994 in liber 610 poge 944. Borry County record*. The lender the debt, which is now $14,007.70. The mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the property, ot public auction to the highest bidder, on February 9. 1996 ot 2:00 p.m. local time, ot main entrance to Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage. attorney fee*, ond also any taxes ond insurance that the mortgagee pays before the sale. The property I* located in lhe Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, ond is described in the mortgage os. Storting at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, a parcel of land described os follows to wit: 168 feel Eos! to Roilrood Post, then Northeasterly 386 feet, then West 381 foet. thence South 300 feet to point of beginning. The redemption period will be six months from the dote of sale: however if the property is aban- First Notional Bonk of Michigan Josaph B. Backus, attorney P.O. Box 794 East Lansing. Ml 48826 ShamRock Tavcxn 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, January 20 MC’d by Sound Expr««« Mark and Mike Sheldon (2D NEWS NEWS NEWS KAAAOKE 6. BOY, Zachary Lewis, bom at 7:27 p.m. on Nov. 10, 1995 at Blodgett Hospital to Chris and Lori (Teunessen) Pieri of Alto, weighing 8 lbs.. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Chuck and Sharon Teunessen of Hastings and Barbara Pieri of Grand Rapids. Proud great-grandmother. Margaret Sergeant of Hastings. BOY, John David Forell, bom at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Parents are John and Denise Forell of Charlotte and he joins sister Rebekah Ann. BOY, Rco Jackson, bom at Pipp Community Hospital. Plainwell on Jan. 5. 1996. Parents are Angela Renee and Timmy James Miller, Delton. GIRL, Margeau Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 3 at 12:20 a.m. to Daniel and Guylaine Donavan. weighing 7 lbs., 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Bailey Jordan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 3 at 8:14 a.m. to Lindsey R. Haight. Middleville, weighing 6 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. from the date of sale. (»/!•) No pleasing Mom BOY, Russell William, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 5 al 7:44 p.m. to Peggy and Marty Shaneck, Woodland, weighing 8 lb®.. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Karley Lynn, born at Blodgett Hospital on Jan. 12. 1996 at 1:15 a.m. to Amy and Mike Goodenough. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mike and Vickie Ward and Dick and Betty Gxxicnough. of...YOUR COMMUNITY cm be read every week in BANNER Cal... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE' Tracy Wayne Chaffee. Battle Creek and Renee Mane Riegel. Bellevue Jeffrey Donald Hause. Hastings and Doris Zelma Olivarri. Shelbyville. Jose Luis Garza. Hastings and Regina Lattice Boyd. Hastings. Proper hygiene Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I fre­ quently allow our children to invite friends along when we go to a fun place. Johnny, age 10. has an 8-ycar-old girl friend. “Lauric.” who lives down lhe street. He often invites her to join us. The problem is that Lauric is never dressed properly and is often just plain dirty. Yester­ day. we went to a children’s performance of the symphony, and Laurie had on stretch pants that were badly soiled and much too small. She wore Birkenstock sandals without socks, and her hair was actually smelly. 1 had phoned her mother to make sure she knew where we were going, and she said. “Oh, yes, have a good time." I know Laurie’s mom hu chosen to stay at home with a new baby and they are stretched for money, but I have a problem with the child's hygiene. I want to do the right thing, Ann, but 1 can't decide if 1 should broach the subject with Laurie's mother or just stop tak­ ing the child with us. I need an unbiased opi­ nion. What do you think? — Small Town in California Dear California: Laurie needs help. If the child smells a bit ripe to you. others can smell h, too. Phone Laurie's mother, and tell her you would be happy to the put the child in a shower al your house before going to a special event and to please send her with some fresh clothes. At an appropriate moment, tell Laurie how important it is to bathe or shower every day and wear clean cloches. You could make a big difference in this child’s life. I hope you will find the courage to do it. The 4Y’ does it Dear Ann Landers: I had to laugh when 1 read the letter from "Baltimore Betty,”, whose father-in-law offered her SI0.000 to produce a boy. (She had just delivered her fourth girl.) If 1 remember my high school biology, it is the father s chromosome that determines the sex of the child, not the mother's. The father has both an X and a Y sex chromosome, white the mother has two X's. Both parents give one chromosome each to lhe fertilized egg. If the father's X chromosome is paired with one of the mother’s X chromosomes, the child will be a girl. If the father's Y chromosome is paired with one of the mother's X chromosomes. lhe child will be a boy. It seems that Betty’s father-in-law needs to make that offer to his son. Sign me — No Ex­ pert, Just a Reader Who Remembered High School Biology Dear Reader: I was swamped with letters from readers who also remembered THEIR high school biology. You all got an "A” to­ day. I flunked. Home alone Dear Ann Landers: I'm hoping that yog can address my problem in your column. My next-door neighbor. "Ellen.” leaves her children home alone for 20 to 30 minute to run an errand. They are ages 7 months i nd 2 yean. Ellen says she does this only when the children arc napping, but it still worries me. She's a good neighbor, devoted to her children and well-educated. My husband doesn't want me to say anything to her tor fear of ruining our friendship, but 1 feel $ should risk it. What is your advice. Ann? -n No Name, Mass. *.» Dear N.N., Mass.: It takes only a few minutes for a fire to bum down a house. Speak up. If it ruins the friendship, it pretty fragile. . Gem of the Day: Be grateful for the weather, no matter how bad it is. Half the population could not start a conversation without it. Impotence help Dear Ann Landers: I am a 53-year-old man who has been on high blood pressure medication for several years. As a result, I now suffer from erectile dysfunction. My urologist put me on medication that helped some but not much. He then said I could use injections, which I refused. My wife never complained or made me feel guilty about not being able to perform. In spite of her generosity and cheerful attitude, I felt depressed about our sex life and kept praying for a miracle. A month ago, my wife heard on the radio about a vacuum pump device for impotent men. 1 phoned my urologist. He recommend­ ed it and ordered one. Ann, with this device. I feel like a man again, and our sex life is wonderful. Another unexpected dividend is that 1 am no longer depressed. What s the truth about pot. cocaine. LSD. PCP, crack, speed and downers? "The Lowdown on Dope" has up-to-the-minute in? formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed., long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562... (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. u Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 and Mark D. Christensen For your insuraiue (all Farmers Insurance Group Cordially Invite You To An: Dtocoxer the advantage of Investing for Growth & Income Seminar ance coverage with Farm­ er*. No overlap coverage; one Agent provide* mean­ ingful saving* and give* fast, fair, friendly service. Guest Speaker: John P. Nickodemus Putnam Mutual Funds Call a Farmer* Agent lor auto, life, fire, commercial, boat insurance. WHERE? Middle Villa Inn, The Greenery GARY BEGG, LUTCF WHEN: Thursday, January 25, 1996 TIME? 7:00 pm - REFRESHMENTS will be served GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto, Hom, Uh, CoimvcW UB & MicMQm. Hattnga Ml 490B feHMtU Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday. January 23rd by Barry County Residents Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER (Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 calling 945-3553 or 80C-288-5220 Feel free to bring an interested friend. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE KCC is coming to Barry County this fall... You can make a difference in a student’s acade­ mic career as a part-time instructor in Accounting, Biology, Business Admin., Math, English, Psycho­ logy, Political Science, Sociology, Humanities, Computer Information Systems or Economics at Barry County Center. Master’s degree preferred. Send cover letter and resume to Personnel, Job #586, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Ml 49017. An Equal Oppor­ tunity Employer/Educator. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 18 1996 — Page 9 LEGAL NOTICE From Time to Time State of Michigan Probate Court CLAIMS NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate f>i. no rn ie e.fol. ol ANTHONY J MATYASIC. O.c.o.od Social SKurlty No 362 26.H43 TO All INTTRSTEO PERSONS The story of the Herringtons fected by the following; The decedent, whose lost known address was 13200 Holden Rood Bellevue Ml 49021 died Nov 21. 1995 Creditors ol the deceased ore notified that oil claims against the estate will be forever barred By Joyce F. Weinbrecht John E. Henmgton moved his family from upper New York stale, in the late 1830s. They packed their possessions and took passage on a canal packet boat on the Erie Canal to Lake Erie. The) traveled the Lake Erie route to Detroit. After reaching Detroit, they followed the inland route along Ter­ ritorial Road to Battle Creek. They traveled with oxen, a wagon, cows and tools as well as basic housekeeping wares They reached Clear Lake. Baltimore Township, where the) built a cabin on the northern end of the lake and began to build a life in Michigan They acquired several hun­ dredacres m the Dowling Area The 1840 plat map shows the beginning of this effort to ac­ quire land with the parcels in Section 32 and later on Section 28 growing over the yean. John Herrington was born in 1816 in the State of New York, the son of Ansel and Chloe Collier Herrington, both of New York State He died in 1899 in Baltimore Township. Lucena Herrington was bom in 1820. in Vermont and was of Indian decent She died in 1895 in Baltimore Township and both arc buried in Dowling Cemetery. Baltimore Township She and John E. Herrington had 12 children John E Herrington fought in (he Army dur­ ing the War with Mexico in 1840-1848. when 50,000 men were recruited to serve and $10 million was allocated to equip and transport this army of Americans to the west The war was won by the United States in September 1847. the treaty was signed on Feb. 2. 1848, and John came hack to Dowling to raise his children and to continue farming Four of John's sons fought the Civil War Three of these soldiers did not return to the farm in Baltimore Township. Two of the brothers were killed in action The third brother deserted and was later killed in a shootout in the west. John Emmen Herrington survived the Civil War and returned to Barry County after the war. He saw action at Vicksburg. Miss., with General Ulysses S Grant and served with General Sherman when he split the Con­ federacy after leaving Atlanta in April 1865 He had a stiff knee resulting from a bullet wound during the Civil War. Emmet Herrington remembers taking a tnp within the early 1920s with his parents and grandfather (who died Jan. 15. 1930). They followed the route of Sherman's march from Chattanooga, across Georgia to the sea. He remembers that there were many fireplaces and chimneys still standing where the buildings of the plantations had been burned by Sherman's men. John Emmet married the fiancee of one of his deceased brothers. Lucilia Crandall. Lucilia died in 1918 John Emmet and Lucilia Crandall Herrington had three children, two boys. Will and Frank and a daughter. Nettie. . John E. Herrington had grown up in Baltimore Township, attending school in a log ijuilding near Dowling during three winter tprms. He was active in the affairs of the communhy as an adult, serving as Road CommisAn account Nx>k shows w here he was and $1.25 per day for a man. a shovel, a team «nd wagon to do the work on the Battinxxe ; John Herrington liked engines and he own 0d steam engines and sawmills. He purchased esc third threshing machine manufactured by Nichols and Sheppard in Battle Creek , The children tn the Herrington family Bl­ inded the Dowling School, which was built b 1870 Will Herrington married and had several Mildren He farmed in the Dowling vicinity tiroughout his lifetime I Nettie Herrington Webster died in Childbirth . Frank Herrington served m the Spanish American War. which began in 1898 when President McKinley called for 125.000 volunteer troops or. April 23. 1898. and another 75.000 on May 25. 1898. « He contracted malaria and yellow fever during the time he served in the military and Qved with the residuals of these diseases for x Emmet E. Herrington in uniform. representative ROY W. THUNDER. 12860 Holden Rood Bellevue Ml 49021. or to both the mdepen Probate Court. Hastings Michigan 49058 within 4 month* of the date of publication of thi* notice Notice it further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled ta it. Donald I Hammond (P4027!) Dorrell L. Price (P41I61) Joseph Eldred (P46914) Battle Crook. Ml 49015 963X11 Present; Kaiser. Daniels. Allerding. Marlow Smith Guests: Jim Boiley ond 2 residents Koiw< OLD BUSINESS: Poised BFI Resolution by all yeas roll call. NEW BUSINESS Possod a roll coll vote to use a Emmet E. Herrington taken during his first term as County Commis­ sioner, March 6, 1979. (Reminder photo). the balance of his life. He came back to Dowl­ ing and Baltimore Township am' proceeded with real estate dcvelopmeni and the resort and boat livery on the north and east end of Clear Lake. Frank married Fem Baker on Sept. 21. 1915 Frank was listed as resort owner on the marriage license Fem Baker Herrington taught the Burroughs School. District No. 11. Johnstown Township, in 1916 and 1917. They had two sons. Emmet E. and Alton Herr­ ington. They also adopted a daughter. Violet. These children also attended the same Dowl­ ing school built in 1870, which their father and his siblings had attended Fr»nk Herrington built the Herrington Resort on Clear Lake in I9OJ on Long Beach. Dowling II was one of lhe best dance floors in Michigan This was on the land at the nor­ thern end of Clear Lake, which had been taken up from the government in the late I83CS Along with the resort hotel, they rented fishing boats, rented «>ut some cottages along the lake front and sold »ce cream, pop and candy Clear Lake pavilion changed hands several times after the Herringtons retired in 1936. Some of its owners were Fisher. Crawford. Martin. Glen Ingram, the Murray Systems and Doc Young It was known far and wide with people coming tn from Indiana, Toledo and Chicago Many young musicians got a start at Clear Lake and many a dancer learned the latest steps there The hotel and dance hall was destroyed by fire in 1984 Alton Herrington served in the U.S. Navy in World War II Following the war. he lived in Battle Creek. Marshall and Blissfield areas. He had a daughter Marlene Herrington Spayde. He died in 1982. Emmet E. Harrington, bom Oct. 16. 1918. at Dowling, attended Bristol Comers Country School. Dowling School. Hastings Public School. Battle Creek, and Dade City. Fla. He also attended Augubright Business College. Spring Arbor College. Western Michigan University and North Dakota Agricultural College. During his years of gaining a higher education, he traveled with and played with the “big bands” of the 1930s to earn money to pay for his education. Emmet enlisted as a private in the Second Infantry. 5th Red Diamond Division, on June 25. 1940 He trained at Fort Custer for one year and then went on to many other places He was in the Mississippi maneuver of 1941. All enlistments were extended in 1941 by an act of Congress due to the national emergency He was commissioned second lieutenant on Jan. 6. 1943. and later was promoted to first lieutenant, captain and major He served in New Guinea and the Philip­ pine Islands and was trained as a personal ad­ ministrator. He returned to the United States in August 1945 and was relieved from active duty July 2. 1946. with the rank of major He was immediately hired into the VA Hospital in Battle Creek as assistant personnel director He became the personnel director in 1949. a position which he held until he retired in 1973 Emmet married BoniBelle McIntyre on Jan. 30. 1941. in Bryan. Ohio. Boni died March 21. 1983. They had two children. Lance and Gail Lance Herrington lives in Sugarland. Texas Gail Herrington Boles lives in Assyria Township. They moved from Battle Creek, where he was active in Calhoun County affairs, as well as those of the city of Battle Creek, to a 450-acre farm in Assyria Township in 1952. Emmett served as an Assyria Township Trustee and as member of the Barry Counts Board of Commissioners, elected in 1978 and again in 1994. Emmet has always been interested in development of programs and projects that serve community educational needs, medical needs, the needs of the handicapped and car­ ing for the less fortunate He was involved w ith the counts group that organized a twoyear nurses program at Kellogg Community College and served as chairman of the Cur­ ricula Advisory Committee for Battle Creek Public Schools and on the same committee for Kellogg Community College In 1996. he is again involved with Kellogg Community Col­ lege. as a program is being developed for Barry County In 1987. Emmet married Majone Fems Rust Thes live on a 279 acre farm. Assyria Township, right on the town line and on the (1-18) Filo No 95-441-DO Hon. Jarno* H. Fithor JOAN M. McCLURKIN. Plaintiff LARRY J. McCLURKIN. Defendant David A. Dimmers (P12793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS McPHILLIPS t DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 9596 Hotting*. Slot* ol Michigon. on tho 8th day ol BATTLE CREE*Honorable James H. Fisher. Circuit DEVOTED TO THE EMTERIAIHMENT OF ITS GUESTS GHPGI I MtWAY SYM LM Clear Lake Lodge poster during the George F. Murray System period. county line between Barry and Calhoun counties. He has spent the time between County Commissiner terms raising beef cattle on the farm and enjoying his grandchildren and great grandchildren The Herrington family came to Baltimore Township in the late 1830s. They worked on the land, fought in the country's wars, raised their children, served in local government and community affairs, served on school boards, built roads and as they have died they have stayed on. buried in the quiet, country cemetery at Dowling. Baltimore Township. Barry County. near lhe land they nurtured for so many years Sources: Archives of the Hastings Banner, and The Reminder Barry County History. 1985: Interview with Emmet Emery Herr­ ington: Barry County Vital Records. County Clerk ted to probate It also is requested that the heirs at low ol said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil unlest pretented to fne (proposed) personal representative or to both the probata court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon ths of the date ol publication at this notice. Notice od to entitled persons appearing of record January 8. 1996 Richard J Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE t YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 MARY LOU JAMESON By Richard J Hudson 7381 Fry Rood lake Odessa Ml 48849 (1'18) filod by Joon M. McClurfain Plaintiff, ogoinst Lorry J. McClurkin. Defendant, in this Court to obtain a Judgment of Divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant Lorry J. McCIurkin. shall answer or take such other oc 28th day of March. 1996. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default ogoinst such defendant for the relief demanded in James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (PI2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS McPHILLIPS * DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Social TAKE NOTICE On February I 1996 ol 10 X a.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hosting*. Michigon, before Honorable Richard H. Show. Ronald J. Martin, who lived ot 1357 Nissaki. Hastings. Michigan 49058. ond who died on 12/27/95. requesting that the heirs at low of the decedent be determined, ond requiting also that the Will of the deceased dated 0b ~24/B3. ond codicils doted none, be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil claims ogoinst the estate will be forever boried ORDER OF PUBLICATION PRESENT pointed persona! representative ol the estate ol Greta M McClelland Deceased, who lived ot 2803 East Brown Rood Ho* rings Michigan and who died December 22 1995 nnd requesting also thot the Filo No 96-21807 SE Estate of Ronald J. Martin, deceased Security No 380-26-3110 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Hoard Public Comment. Approved payment of all bills. Adjourned meeting ot 9 p.m. Wilma Daniels. Clerk AUU.'E Wf NA TAKE NOTICE On February 1 1996 at 9 X a.m. in lhe probate courtroom Hasting* Michigan before Hon Richard H Show Judge ol Probate a PUBLICATION NOTICE $1,000. — Amended the library Contract $400 BARRY COUNTY DOWLING, MICHIGAN File No 96 21806 SE Estate ol Greta M McClellond. Deceosed Sociol Security No 378-05 3247 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS (2/1) months of lhe date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given thot the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Dote January 5. 1996 David A. Dimmers (PI7793) DIMMERS. McPHILLIPS t DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 945 9596 Ronald E. Martin 930 5. Church Street Hostings. Michigan 49058 (1/18) PrsUtsCwrt CLAIMS NOOCE Estate of Kathryn Elaine Brauer Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 3239 West Shore Drive. Bottle Creek. Michigan 49017 died 11/9/95. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ogoinst the estate will be IRVING TOWNSHIP Vroomon. 87 Emerold Jon. 10. 1996 Meeting called to order by Supervisor at 7:00 Budget amendment approved Bill* approved for payment a* presented Emily Horrison Clerk Bottle Creek. Michigon representative and the Borry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the dote of pu'slicotion of this notice. Notice is ossigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to It. Mchoel C Jordon (Pl5600) Bartie Creek Ml 49017 962 9591 (1/18) = Hastings I OW 1011 CAN HELP STOP CHILD ABUSE BEFORE IT EVER STARTS To team how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1-800-CHILDREN ceeorr pkoilim srectAusrs We Refinance Kiwanis Club presents a... • Enstng Mortgages • • • • • Land Contracts Bafloon Payments Due Post Due Tares Divorce Settlements Cosh Out Pentai Properties ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE sournoKs 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 HASTINGS COMMUNITY EDUCATION Retirement Planning Workshop Mark D. Christensen/Instructor WORLD TRAVEL SERIES Narrated by... Jim McDonald in person “Sierra Nevada” Edwardjones Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 Friday, Jan. 19 • 7PM A 2-Session Mini-Course TOPICS COVERED: • Retirement planning investment strategies • IRAs • Annuities • Social Security • What to expect from a retirement plan PLUS YOU'LL FIND OUT: • How to avoid the new 20% withholding rule • How to take money out ol your IRA before 5911 without penalty • How to avoid the pitfalls of distribution from stock savings plans Tuesday, Jan. 23 Tuesday, Jan. 30 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL To Register. Call (616) 948-4414 Hastings Central School Auditorium before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and at intermission- Enjoy the music of... HAZEL BROWN at the organ ADULTS STUDENTS SENIORS Tickets available at the door$A°° $1°° *(tow: s3 **50 �Area spikers show improvement ’ Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Spikers shouldn't have to struggle to get ink There was a wise man who greatly educated me during my days at Western Michigan University. No he wasn’t a professor, a philosopher. Tim Allen or even a dormitory advisor. Instead, he was a volleyball coach by lhe name of Rob Buck and he was hugely responsible for my vast interest in the sport. Buck always said that F comes before V — meaning that football gets more ink than volleyball and probably always will. He told me this at a time when the Broncos were struggling io reach .500 in football, while his spikers were on an unbelievable run — 45 minute matches. MAC championships and NCAA appearances to boot Volleyball helped to expand my horizons. Some of my biggest moments as a sports reporter come via volleyball — an interview with the Soviet Union national coach, chats with professional beach players or trips to major universities to view athletic excitement at its finest. For five yean I covered volleyball at Western Michigan University and for five years my attempt was to make people realize just how exciting volleyball really can be. As I read newspapers today. I find that B also comes before V — meaning that basketball receives much more ink than volleyball does even at the prep level. Go to a prep basketball game on a Tuesday or a Friday night and you arc bound to see a sports reporter or a photographer there. In volleyball, you arc very fortunate to spot a reporter or photographer at a Saturday tournament, but rarely will they show up for weekly matches. And this is too bad. Lakewood went to lhe state finals last year, but few outside of the Lake Odessa area probably know that. 1 often wonder if there may be a smear of sexism in how sports are covered by some newspapers, but then I’m sure that couldn't be lhe case. Paul Morgan, at the Kalamazoo Gazette. is one of the few writers who devotes enough time and space io volleyball. At high schools, colieges and universities they often try to balance the number of sports men and women compete in. If you ask me. the real problem might just lie between the pages. •D-K's Hall of Fame There may be six in there now. but lhe names and numbers will grow during the years. This winter the six charter inductees were the late John Whitledge, the late Larry Skidmore. Dehn Solomon. Keith Champion. Carol (Miknis) Smith and Dwight Lamphier. A diverse group who played different sports, coached different teams and came from different eras As the years move on. more will be added and prime Panther memories will not be forgotten. If a Hall of Fame is nothing else, at least it is a reminder of what good things and what good people have made the school what it is today. •Five sinvc for crowds. Hastings High's gymnasium is going to be a busy place the next few months. First, the Saxons will host the O-K Conference wrestling tournament on reb. 10. Afterwards, team districts on Feb. 15 and individual districts on Feb. 17 will be staged for the matmen. Volleyball districts will take place on March 1 with Hastings. Lakewood. Middleville and Caledonia all taking part. Then starting March 4 and going to March 8 the basketball districts are an event that will cover lhe Hastings’ court. •Attention avid sports fans. Worried about what you arc going to do this weekend when football is not in play. 1. National Hockey League. The NHL's All-Star game is Saturday night on FOX and will include all of the league's top stars: Pittsburgh's "Super" Mario Lemieux. New York's Mark Messier. Winnipeg's Teemu Selanne. Philadelphia's Eric Lindros and Detroit's Sergei Fedorov and I*aul Coffey By watching lhe All-Star event you can become more acquainted with the game, so you will be rearing to go to when the Red Wings win Lord Stanley's Cup this year. 2. Pistons vs. Bulls. To make up for football's usual slot. NBC will show a National Basketball Association doubleheader on Sunday with one of the games matching Detroit against Chicago. Now as most sports fans know. Chicago was 31-3 going into Wednesday and have lit the league on fire with Michael Jordon. Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman leading the show. Save us ibe wan, hand Chicago the championship title right now. Detroit is a good team, but do not compare quite yet with Chicago as far as overall talent goes. Still. Grant Hill. Allan Houston. Lindsey Hunter. Joe Dumars and the rest of the Pistons' squad have made strides under Coach Doug Collins. The question in this game is not who will win. but how far have lhe Pistons actually have come. That is the question. Talk to you soon. Panther eagers win Hall of Fame contest It may not have been a Hall of Fame perlormance. but Coach Jim Hogoboom and his Panthers will certainly take it Del ton-Kellogg defeated Kalamazoo Hackett 60-44 on Friday night in a game that wasn't for the soft hearted. Turnovers and missed shots were the game's norm, but in the end ii was lhe Panthers (3-5 and 3-3 in the KVA) who connected on more of the field goal attempts, despite making 16 turnovers. "We have a way of making each other look bad." Hogoboom said about the overall rivalry between the two schools. "We had a couple of opportunities to blow it out: they (Hackett) never caved tn." Delton-Kellogg received Iv points from Troy McCarty. 15 from Jesse Young and 11 markers from Kart Norton. McCarty tallied 10 in lhe final eight minutes, including 8-of10 from the free throw line. The Panthers overall canned 10-of-12 charity tosses during the fourth. "It was really important to make those free throws in the fourth quarter," Hogoboom said. Young's play was also encouraging, according to Hogoboom. "We used Jesse at the small forward spot and be did a great job of finishing plays." Hogoboom said. "Jesse worked real han* tonight." Norton topped the Del ton-Kellogg team in rebounds with 12 boards. Hackett's top scorer was Jon Pawlowski, who tallied nine points Delton-Kellogg will play Parchment at home next Friday. Panther Ryan Vliek (30) sets to shoot over two Fighting Insh defenders in last Saturday's varsity basketball contest Hastings, Delton compete in Wayland Invitational The varsity Saxons competed in the Wayland Union Invitational on Saturday and showed signs ot improvement. Hastings finished with a 2-6 pool play record competing in Pool B The Saxons split with Allegan 15-5. 15-17, lost to Forest Hills Northern 15-11. 15-3. fell to Hamilton 18-16. 15-1 and lost to Middleville 15-13 and 18-16. Saxon Coach Peggy Boucher did see some things, however, that she liked. "I saw a lot of improvement." Boucher said. "(Against) Hamilton we played excellent and were right there. We also played a great game against Allegan." The match versus Middleville was especially light and was not decided in either game till the final points were scored. "A couple of weeks ago we would have folded." Boucher said. "You compare this to the last time when Hastings met MiddlevilleHastings will next play on Thursday at Lowell. Delton-Kellogg also took part in the Wayland Union Invitational and finished 0-8 in Pool A. The Panthers lost to Caledonia 15-7,15-0. Catholic Central lf-6, 15-3. East Grand Rapids 15-6. 15-0 and host Wayland 15-7, 15-8. Earlier in the week. Coach Ronda Sturgeon s team beat Kalamazoo Christian in a marathon match. 15-12,7-15.15-10, 2­ 15 and 16-10. Frosh finish third Hastings' freshmen volleyball team took first place in poo! play and third overall at lhe Coldwater tournament last Saturday. In pool play, the Saxons split with Union City (15-4, 14-16), split with Pcnnfield (10­ 15. 15-13), beat Sturgis (15-6. 15-10) and beat Bronson (15-4.15-6). Hastings then played Charkite in the semifinals and lost 14-16,15-8 and 15-2. Leading the Saxons on lhe day were Erika Fulmer with 35 service points and 14 aces. Amy Songer with six kills and Sara Allerding with eight blocks. Hastings will play at the Galesburg tournament on Saturday. No this is not a game of peek-a-boo ft’s Delton-Kellogg varsity volleyball players . Jean Finney (7) and Jeni Bourdo (32) preparing for a Caledonia serve during last. Saturday’s Wayland Union Invitational. Three local wrestlers win at Delton ? •»ni •M ... * » IS Three local wrestlers won weight class lilies and two others finished as runner-up* at last Saturday's Delton Invitational. In the team standings. Hastings placed second in the 10-learn tournament with 129 1/2 points and Delton-Kellogg ended up seventh with 82 points. Rockford look overall team honors with 221 points. Al 103 pounds, Hastings' Luke Noteboom went 3-0 and out-scored Three Rivers' Art Keller 8-5 to earn first place. Joe Daniels was a champion for the host Panthers at 125 with a 4-0 decision over Rockford's Tom Fredricks. Craig Bowen grabbed the area' ihird title with a pin that took one minute and five seconds in the 135-pound weight class. The Saxon grapplcr also won at Hastings Lamb Tournament at week earlier. James Vickery had a second place finish for Delton-Kellogg at 171. Vickery lost to Rockford* Jon Pell 13-6 in the championship. And Dan Smith grabbed another second place for the Panthers with a 10-6 championship defeat in the 189-pound class. Hastings lost to Wyoming Park 40-32 in dual action last Thursday. ui Winners fix the Saxons were Noteboom (103). Ryan Rude (112). Bowen (135). Chris •! Allen (145). Mau Mackenzie (160). Kevin.1 j Morgan (171) wd Justin Waters (275). -•»: •^ Bowen. MacKenzic and Waters all won vii-.q pins with Waters' coming in just 43 seconds -Jt Noteboom, Rude. Allen and Morgan all took decisions. Hastings will wrestle at home on Thursday versus Lowell. Delton-Kellogg isO also home on Thursday to face Pcnnfield. -x Six charter members selected to Delton-Kellogg Hall of Fame Delton-Kellogg's Athletic Hall of Fame officially opened its doors last Friday with the induction of six charter members. Included in the first group are the lac John Whltledge. the late Liny Skidmore. Dehn 'olomon. Keith Champion. Carol (Miknis) Smith and Dwight Lamphier The six were honored during a special ceremony held between the junior varsity and varsity basketball games against Kalamazoo Hark eft •Whitledge graduated from Del too- Kellogg in 1983 and lettered in football, wrestling and tennis. He then went on to the University of Michigan and was a walk-on on Bo Schembechler’s Wolverine football teams. Whitlcdgc died of cancer in 1992. •Skidmore started Delton's kids wrestling program and was a major contributor to the school's success in that sport. Skidmore guided Delton-Kellogg to varsity lilies in 1972, 1974 and 1976. He also coached lhe first Panther slate champion. John High. Skidmore died in a tragic accident in 1976. •Solomon graduated from Del ton-Kellogg in 1961 and was a real sparkler in track. Solomon won the Class C low hurdles championship in 1960. He also set records in both the high and low hurdles at the 1961 MHSAA regional meet. •Champion played three sports at DeltonKellogg — baseball, football and basketball — before graduating in 1968. He started, led and set records in all three sports. In Inducted into Delton-Kellogg's Athletic Hall of Fame last Friday were Keith Champion. Carol (Miknis) Smith, the late John Whitledge, Dwight Lamphier. the late Larry Skidmore and Dehn Solomon. Champion, Smith, Coach Rob Heel hi us •iM ."fl- baseball. Champion was the league s lop .; hitter for three years. Champion also coacbett at Delton-Kellogg for seven years before. .. moving on to take another position. -c i •Smith, a 1978 graduate, ran track a^1*’ Delton-Kellogg and held the school's long * jump record for years. She was a member or, the 1977 and 1978 Panther teams that woh ( the KVA. Smith also played basketball*1 ‘ during her days at Delton-Kellogg. •** •Lamphier coached for 30 yean at DeltonKellogg in baseball, basketball and football. He is probably best known for his hand in the girls' varsity program, a squad that he coached for 17 years. Six of those 17 teams woo league championships. with wife Vai and sons Matt and Jon (accepting for Whhledge), Lamphier. Jane and Ted Skidmore and Solomon are pictured here during the ceremony. �Vikings tame Lions in varsity hoops Basketball purists probably came to Maple Valley High Tuesday night expecting a ; ! •’ battle between two ol the area's top big men: Lakewood's Matt Goodemoot and Maple Valley's Aaron Tobias. Tobias, however, did not start the game and has recently been fighting with lhe flu. Tobias did play, but only scored 10 points and not with the same intensity that he has become known for. Goodemoot played and played very well. The 6-5 senior pumped in 23 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Vikings to a 67-58 Barry County basketball triun^ah. Goodemoot scored eight of his points in the opening eight minutes and seven more, including a slam dunk, during Lakewood's 18-11 third quarter. "I believe Matt's the best center in the area. Lakewood Coach Mike Maciasz said. "Toriis is supposed to be belter: Matt pul him tc sliamc " Uk :wood (now 6-3 overall) held a 19-13 M.vantage after one quarter with guard Blake Elsie adding five points to the Viking scorcoook. For Maple Valley (5-4 overall), guard Wayne Moore tossed in six points, including a three-pcinter in the opening stanza. ; Sluggish was lhe second quarter as the Tint points came two minutes and thirty seconds in and the first field goal came at the f$ur minute mark. Lakewood's Jason Elenbaas scored that first field and ended lhe i quarter with five points. The Vikings were up by four points (28­ 24) at half Even a Brian Hopkins leaner and free throw could not keep the Lions close in the third quarter, as the host team made a number of bad plays including an errant throw and a dribble that wait out-of-bounds. "I thought that wv played hard. Lake wood "He’s fired up to show that he's lhe best center." Maciasz said. Maple Valley struck for 22 points in lhe final quarter, but Lakewood nearly matched them with 21. Hopkins connected for two. three-pointers and the 6-7 Tobias made three field goals as the Lions fought back to close the gap to five points (50-45) with four minutes left and four points (62-58) with thirty seconds remaining. Elcnbaas scored seven and Goodemoot six to pace Lakewood during those final eight minutes. Elenbaas finished with 14 points. “He's (Elenbaas) only a tenth grader, but he's an excellent basketball player," Maciasz said. Scott Heybocr scored 12 before fouling out and Hopkins added 11 markers. “We would like to have balanced scoring, but we didn't shoot the ball well tonight." Reese said. Rebounding was another area that the Vikings took charge in — a stat that made their coach proud. “We rebounded hard." Maciasz said. "(Mark) Cusack. (John) Daniels and Goodemoot rebounded like crazy." Lakewood will travel to Mason and Maple Valley will host Olivet on Friday. In other area games. Hastings will be at East Gran’’ Rapids. Del ton-Ke Hogg will entertain Parchment and Hamilton plays at Middleville. C League B Minor Motor Honey......................................................54) Hastings Drill Team......................................... 3.) Richies Coffee Shop......................................... 2-3 Grandmas Green Tree.............. 2-3 Bii*s............................................................. B Major Petersons........................................................... ... Lakewood Merchants...................................... 54) Blair Landscaping............................................ 5.] Hastings Merchants......................................... 3.3 Law and Disorder............................................ 2-3 Mainstreet Savings Bank...............................J-3 Cappon Oil............................................. L..”.04 Lakewood's Matt Goodemoot (44) and Maple Valley's Aaron Tobias (50) kept dose watch on each other Tuesday, but in the end it was Goodemoot and the Vikings gaining the upper hand. 67-58. After helping guide Lakewood to last year's Class B volleyball championship. Heather Mitchell probably thought that she knew everything there was to know about Stafford victorious at Greenville Invite the sport her. Mitchell was a member of the Michigan State squad that went to the NCAA’s Final Four this past fall. The Spartans, who won the Big 10 Championship, did it without Mitchell, who missed the entire season due to an off-season injury. Competing at the June 18 AAU Michigan Tournament with the other top volleyball stars in the state, Mitchell suffered in ACL tear on her left knee when she went up to spike a ball. She came down with a lot of pam "It went snap and I went right to the floor," Mitchell said. The injury caused Mitchell to miss her first season with the Spartans. Il was a tough season to miss, as Coach Chuck Erbe's team made it to tnc Final Four with a dramatic win over Hawaii in Hawaii. Michigan State eventually lost out to Nebraska, but the season was still miraculous. Despite problems with the scar tissue. Mitchell's injury has healed and made her a better person for the lung run. "It took a lot for me to come back and made me a stronger person." Mitchell said. "It’s hard being red-shined, going to State and having to watch.” Still. Mitchell's first semester turned into a spiking success. Besides what happened to the Spartans on the courts, the Lakewood native was able to earn a 3.2 grade point average in her first term. She is majoring in nursing at the university in East Lansing. Winning, you could say. has taught Mitchell that there is more to life than just victories or defeats. That cnampionship moment certainly was a long ways from the seventh grade team that Mitchell began her volleyball career with. Mitchell remembers her admiration for Christa Potter, a Lakewood player two years ahead of her One of Mitchell's biggest memories from her first year at State is the pre-season trip lhe Spartan spikers took io Japan. The August adventure lo lhe far easi, according to Mitchell, was two weeks, but felt like two years. "Before I hurt my knee I took for granted the talents that I have." Mitchell said. "I think that I would have quit after Japan if it wasn't for my knee. I have worked harder at volleyball." Sometimes people work harder for the things that they truly love and Mitchell seems io be doing just that. "I love the Michigan State campus and 1 love the schooling I've received there." Mitchell said. “I just want to play, whether it's at State or somewhere else. I just want to have fun and play.” Chris Stafford went 3-0 with two pins to capture lhe 140-pound weight class at last Saturday's Greenville Junior Varsity Tournament. Peter Lewis placed second for the Hastings' squad at 125 with a 2-1 record that included 00c pin. Ken Rose ended up fourth at 1-2 wrestling in the 152-pound category. Jesse MacKenzie did not place, but did go 2-2 at 125 pounds. Middle school team has 19 medalists Twelve came home champions and all nineteen came home with medals after the Hastings* Middle School Wrestling team returned from last Saturday's Vicksburg Invitational Winning lilies for Hastings were Jeremy Bishop. Jason Goggins. Sam Stafford. Greg Seebcr. T.J. Millison, Nathan Smith. Nicx Malnstone, Chad Noteboom. Robb Lee, John Jacobs, Phil McKeougb and Gabe McCarty. Bishop won on a pin in overtime and Goggins scored eight points in the final 46 seconds to oust a previously unbeaten Portage Central wrestler. Stafford pinned another previously unbeaten grappler in the first period. Stafford was named the tournament's "Most Valuable Wrestler." Frosh eagers move to 8-0 with victory Hastings' freshmen basketball team road a storm to victory last Friday. The 8-0 Saxons received a game-high 24 points and 10 rebounds from Jim Storms in a 54-48 win over Northview. Hastings played sluggish in the first half and trailed 26-24 at the half. In the third quarter, however, the Saxons played inspiring defense and were up 44-28 entering the final eight minutes. Luke Warner also scored in double figures for Hastings with 10 markers. Steve Storrs dished out four assists in the triumph. The freshmen will next play at East Grand Rapids on Friday. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Lakewood's Heather Mitchell was part of Michigan State's Final Four volleyball team in 1995 W.L Union Bank. ...................................................... Carpenter Plumbing......................................... 3.] JDI........................................................................ 2-2 Riverbend............................................................ 1.3 Boys................................................. Mitchell maturing with experience as a Spartan But thanks to a trip to Japan and an injury to her left knee, Mitchell now realizes that there is still a long learning process ahead of SCORES Giris Junior Varsity A Division — Hastings (2-1) 25 vs. Perry 9 Giris Junior Varsity B Division — S.K.I.L.L.S. 36 vs. Hastings (1-3) I. Giris Varsity A Division — Hastings (4-0) 66 vs Dansville 24. giris Varsity B Division — Hastings Williams (3-2) 47 vs. Fowlerville 15: Hastings Welton (2-3) 45 vs Fowlerville 16. Maple Valley Pizza (5-0) 45 vs Olivet White 8; Eaton Rapids 32 vs. Hastings Welton 29. Boys Junior Varsity Division - Johnny Mac’s Sports 31 vs. Hastings Grey (1-3) 14. Giris 12 and Under — Hastings (1-0) 47 vs. Caledonia (0-1) 16. got a run on us in the third quarter." Maple Valley Coach Jerry Reese said. Goodemoot continued to dominate with nine points and the Vikings were clear sailing (46-35) after three quarters. Goodemoot s slam came at 2:48 and gave Lakewood a 39-28 lead “There's more to winning." Mitchell said. "It's fun to win. but it can't always be with screaming." Mitchell said that Lakewood Coach Kellie Rowland's guidance has made her a more well-rounded individual. “Me and Coach Rowland had some tough times, but we were both so much alike." Mitchell said. "Our conflicts have helped out a lot with me dealing with problems." And that super senior season that took the Vikings to 66-0 before its 15-5. 16-14 loss to Stevensville-Lakeshore in the championship was especially sweet for Mitchell "Il was very exciting. I didn't expect to have quite as good of a year as we did." Mitchell said. "When we got to the finals, it was terrible that we lost, but we should feel proud. It was the furthest any team from Lakewood has ever gone Basketball caii...945-9554 Masse/Bosley.....................................................9.5 Results C League — Union Bank 45 vs. Ag $ 39; JDI 40 vs. Carpenter Plumbing 57. B Minor — Drill Team 68 vs. Grandmas Green Tree 41; Motor Honey 107 vs. Bliss 51; Ritchies Koffee Shop 54 vs Motor Honey 67; Bliss 30 vs. Drill Team 60. B Major — Mainstreet Savings Bank 73 vs Cappon Oil 67; Lakewood Merchants 71 vs. Masse/Bosley 52; Law and Disorder 42 vs. Blairs Landscaping 72; Hastings Merchants 63 vs. Petersons 72. BOWLINC SCORES Thursday Angels Styles-R-Us 50-26; Nashville Chiro 47-29; Outboard Inn 46-30; NAPA Giris 45-31; Melaleuca Inc. 41-35; Edward D Jones 41-35; Hastings Bowl 3616-39Vr. Morrow Roofing 33-43; Mitcher T 3266-4366; Stefano's 29-47; Bob’s Grill 28-48; Riverside 27-49. Good Gaines and Series — J. Lewis 176; P. Guy 180; C. Hurless 161; K. Leinaar 130-381; L Apsey 211-580; B Weiler 145; B Hayes 216-532; K. Allen 172-423; C. McGinn 165; C. Warner 173; C. Guernsey 206; T. Loftus 176; L. Perry 155; K. Winick 161-439; C. Curtis 167; B Faul 200-539; S. Varney 172-462; P Dozeman 191-517; P. Wright 185; P Dunn 141; D Staines 179; D. McCollum 197; L. Watson 161; M. Wilkes 181; M. Eaton 191-490; S. Mennell 138; K. McMillon 169. Recreation Bowling League Cross Country Homes 10; Fairchilds and Barry Automotive 9; Woodland Boys and Freeport Elevator 5; Harder-Wamer and Carlton Center Excavating 4. Good Games and Series — J. Usborne 509; K. Greenfield 222-526; D. Lambert 237-553; B King 209-213-560; B Redman 516; J. Buehler 209-574; E. Olsen 516; and J. Buehler 511. Senior Citizens Kucmpcl 46-30; Woodmansee 4566-3066; Beckwith 4266-3366; Nash 42-34; Jeskk 40-36; Moucoulis 3916-3614; Brodock 39V4-3616; Otis 3966-3666; Fnend 38-38; Colvin 37V6-38V6; D-Hall 36-40. Schlachter 36-40; Snyder 35-41; Brewer 35-41; Dowding 35-41; Richardson 29-47. Indies Good Games and Series — I. Seebcr 141; E. Mesecar 167-473; G. Otis 165-467; L. Friend 144; S. Sebastian 202-563; G. Denny 144; B. Johnson 161-456; M Spoelstra 120; D Keeler 154-427 Mens Good Gaines and Series — P Otis 170-472; R. Nash 185-476; J Beckwith 158-434; J Mercer 182-491; D. Dowding 145-405; J. Mulder 148-402; W Brodock 189; A. Brewer 177-461; W. Woodmansee 193-510; C Purdum 190-599; C. Haywood 190-465; T Spoelstra 168-435; C. Jesick 192-495; C. Allman 155-438; B Terry 224-610; F Colvin 174-404 Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 50-26; Varney’s Stables 4916-26*6; Misfits 41-35; Nashville Chiropractic 39-37; Eye and Ent Specialists 38-38; Hair Care Center 35-41; Mace’s Ph. 3416-4116; Lifestyles 34664166: Valley Real­ ty 32-44; H & S Machine 26*6-4916. High Gaines and Series — M. Snow 209-473; K Sutfin 197-517; R Reichard 184-493; G Otis 178-475; E. Mesecar 182-486; N. Varney 172-467; C Bishop 175-473; L Yoder 167-455; B Miner 162- 430; M. Brimmer 157-461. S. VanCampcn 177-436. A Rose 156-434; M Dull 154-400; B Estep 159-426; L. Johnson 156-398; R Kucmpcl 173-402; S Sebastian 194; B. Johnson 182; S. Merrill 175; R. Mur­ phy 161; J Doster 163; B Norris 161; C. Shellenbargcr 133; K. Becker 526; S. Penn­ ington 465; P Frederickson 429. Sunday Night Mixed Really Rottens 45-23; B.S.ers 44*6-1916; Diehards 40-28; Alley Cats 39-29; Thunder Alley 38-30; Holey Rollers 38-26; Rebels 38-30; Short N Sweet 38-30; Misfits 3416-3316; Redneck's 34-34; Fearsome 4 31-37; Load Hogs 31-37; Get Along Gang 30-34; Beginners 28*6-39*6; Freeman's 27-37; Tasmaniac's 23*6-44*6; Friends 23-45; Dynamites 21-47 Womens High Gaines and Series - K becker 226-558; D. Snyder 197-540; M. Briggs 176-479; N. Lambert 170479; M. Westbrook 168-442; P. Miller 181-436, T. Huey 172-435; M. Bowman 173-434; D. Vickers 146-417; L. Friend 140-379; L. Bar­ num 198; M. Snyder 192; E. Hammontree 162. Mem High Gaines and Series — B. Hub­ bell 210-578; B. Rentz 255-575; G. Snyder 202-567; D. Friend 225-566; R. Swift 209-542; K. Lambeth 191-539; D. Seebcr 178-520; R. Snyder m 186-504; B. Miller 201-499; S. Knllman 188-486; C. Armstrong 185-478; J. Barnum 212; K. Bushcc 211; S. Sanborn 209; F. Huey 191; R. Snyder II 190; J. DcLaat 186; D. Vickes 189; W. Friend 186; J. Davis 179; R. Craven 177. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 47-29; Varneys 43-33; Bosleys 42 66-33 66; Hastings Bowl 4066-35 66; Hummen 4066-3566; Lucky Shots 40-36; Leftoven 3866-3766; LeHarves 38-38; Valiev Realty 34-42; Bye 16-60. Good Gaines and Series — S. Sebastian 199-542; S. Salazar 177-476; B. Norris 177-471; C. Stuart 166462; S. Lambert 170461; S. Mogg 159439; P Godbey 157420; J. Piper 156-375; M. Stembrecher 144-364; O. Gillons 194; J Ruthruff 171; J. McKeough 164; I Ruthniff 155; N. Totten 155. Friday Moose Mixed Get Lucky’s 5666-1966; 9 and a Wiggle 48-28; Three Ponies 46-30; Working On It 43-33; Sean Service 43-33; Heads Out 42-34; Odd Balls 38-38; Kcglcrs 37-39; Gillons 37-39; Big O s 3666-W66; Middle Lakers 3640, Four Stan 3640; Rocky Four 3541; Ten Pins 33664266; Rusty Four 3343; Laie Comen 29664666; Four R’s 2947; Gutter Dusters 26-50. High Games and Series Men — E. Keeler 226-628; J. Barnum 231-588 W. Lydy 200-557; R. Roush 191-563; B. Madden 204-557; B Heath 206; S. Peabody 2?2; D Sean 182; R. Sean 199, D. Wilkes 163; F. Wilkes 155. High Games and Series Women — S. Sanborn 233-605; S. VanDenburg 205-574; B. Hughes 192-542; K. Keeler 200-521; B Faul 189; K Jenkins 133; A. Keilor 133; B Battle 153. Monday Mixers Hartzler Toun 42-26; Girrbachs 41-27; Babes and Bats 3966-2866; Three Ponies 36-32; Mr. Bruce's 36-32; Southshore Salon 35-35; Hastings Bowl 35-35; T.M. Lassies 3366-3466; Kelleys Keglers 31-37; Michelob 31-37; Rowdy Girls 29-39; Deweys Auto 1949. High Game — C. Beckwith 203; S. VanDcnberg 201; M Matson 191; B Moore 187; S. Nevins 183; D. Burghdoff 181; S. Schneider 168; G. Cochran 151. Tuesday Mixed Black Sheep 15-1; Lockshop 124;Consumers Concrete 11-5; Viking 11-5; Lammo’s Clowns 7-9; Hastings Bowlen 7-9; Neighbors 6-10; Advanced Commercial Printing 5-11; Pin Seekers 4-12; Bye 2-14. Mens High Games & Series M. Kuhlman 175; K. Keller 208-500; P. Scobey 226; S. Guy 159. Womens High Games & Series K. Love 213-503; I. Ruthruff 201-510. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 18 1996 COURT NEWS: A Middleville mother and son were charged last Thursday with operating a drug bouse. Donald Workman. 37. and his mother Rose Workman. 58. were arraigned in Barry County Circuit Court on one charge each of maintaining a drug house. Donald Workman also was charged with two counts cf delivery or manufacture of marijuana, second offense; assault with a dangerous weapon; and felony firearms Both stood mute to lhe charges against them, and not guilty pleas were entered on their behalf. Pre-trial dates have been sched­ uled for Feb I. Maintaining a drug house is a high mis­ demeanor. with a maximum sentence of two yean in prison and a possible S25.000 fine. Dclivcry/manufacturc of marijuana carries a four-year. $20,000 sentence. Assault has a four-year and $2,000 sentence and felony firearms has a two-year sentence preceding any other sentence It is alleged the Workmans operated the drug house Dec. 2 out of their home on Greenwood. • A Wayland man who previously had failed to appear for sentencing was jailed without bond pending his new sentencing date. Douglas Oele. 22. will have a new sen­ tencing date of Feb. I. He failed to appear in November for sentencing on two charges of resisting and obstructing a police officers at a Gun Lake party last summer. He faces a maximum prison sentence of two years in jail and a $1,000 fine on each charge. • A Coldwater woman was sentenced to jail for writing a bad check. Diane VanHolicbckc was ordered to serve 60 days in jail, but 55 days of the sentence were suspended until the end of her 24­ month probationary period. She pleaded guilty to one count of writing a no-account check. A charge of attempted false pretenses over $100 was dropped in the plea agreement with prosecutors. "You intended to defraud the bank of nearly $5,000." said Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. "1 don't believe this letter that you aid you confused one checking account with another.' • A Brethren man was sentenced to nine months in the county jail for home inva­ sion. William Terpening. 31. had pleaded guilty to second-degree home invasion in a plea agreement with prosecutors Aug. 16. In addition to the nine months in jail, he was ordered to serve 30 months of probation and undergo treatment for substance abuse. He was fined $1,000 and ordered to pay that amount within six months of his release from jail. He could have received a maxi­ mum sentence of 15 years tn prison. • A 19-year-old Nashville man was sen­ tenced to 60 days in jail for possessing stolen property Thomas Leonard must serve two years of probation, and the jail sentence was sus­ pended until the end of the probationary pe­ riod. He also was ordered to pay $1500 in fines and costs. Ixonard was sentenced under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. If he successfully completes his probation, the act would erase the conviction from his record. • A 36-year-old Hastings man was ordered to sign the title of his boat over to his vic­ tim as payment of restitution on a charge of larceny by conversion. Randall Dulyea was given until last Thursday to prove that he had intended to pay $5,000 of $8,500 in restitution to his victim, but reported that the money was taken from him in a Florida airport when he became ill. Judge Fisher said no proof was offered, so he ordered Dulyea to give his Egg Harbor boat, worth about $12,000. to the victim free and clear of any liens. Fisher said while lhe boat costs more than the restitution, the additional money would allow the victim to go to Ronda and bring back the boat. "1 am primarily interested in getting her money back." he said. Dulyea also was sentenced to 12 months in the Barry County Jail, with credit for 48 days already served. If he transfers lhe tide of lhe boat to the woman within 120 days, the remainder of his sentence will be suspended. He had originally been given a seven-month delayed sentence to repay the victim. "It would be a lot easier if he had taken the seven months delayed sentence to pay the restitution." said Fisher. "As far as I’m con­ cerned, he committed fraud on this court.” • A 20-year-old Wayland man was sen­ tenced to a year in jail for violating his pro­ bation. Gregory Homrich will serve a year in jail, with credit for time already served for break­ ing into a dance hall on Chief Noonday Road. He also was ordered to undergo sub­ stance abuse counseling. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CalI... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I hank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Gaylot) Fisher wish lo thank all lhe family, friends, and neighbors for their expreuions ol sympathy and love at the time of our loss, the cards, food, phone calls, memor­ ials and most of all the prayers. Special thanks to Reverend Jim Hyces and George Spcas for the memirial service and Mr. Koops for his kind services. Also, the help and comfort given by the Hospice ladies. May God Bless All Marie, Lois, Linden Fisher, A family l or Sale 5 STEEL BLDGS. FACTORY specials, 21x24 to 80s 150. Save thousands! Willing to deal on construction for show bldg. AAA Renovations. 616-323-2288________________ BEAUTIFUL BRASS HEAD­ BOARD and Queen size Sealy Posturpedic firm mattress set, 1 month old, still in plastic. Cost $750 new, asking $225 or. best offer. 1-517-699-4148________ BEAUTIFUL MATCHING COUCH, love real and chair, 1 week old, $275 for all. Kirby sweeper (late model) with attachments, $100. 1-517-699-4148______________ BEDROOM OUTFIT, 6 PIECES, very beautiful tradi­ tional oak finish. Built very solid. Includes Scaly Posturped­ ic queen size mattress set. 3 months old. Cost $1300 new. Must Sell! $300 for all! 1-517-699-2251______________ COMPUTER FOR SALE. 386 IBM compatible, hard drive & color monitor. $400. 948-4049 FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Red Oak. $90 a cot J. $35 a face. Call 948-2316 and ask for Brad or leave message.______________ FIREWOOD. Seasoned Hard­ wood. 721-8733_____________ FOR SALE: For the avid golfer. Callaway Big Bertha Driver. Left hand. 9 degrees loft, stiff flex shaft, used one season. $100. Call 891-0536.________ KING SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC mattress set "Deluxe Moder with frame, 2 weeks old. Cost over $1300. sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414______________ QUEEN SIZE SIMMONS BEAUTY REST firm nutucss set with frame (2 months old). Cost $800 new. sacrifice $200. 1-517-699-2251 Ror Reni l.ost <£ Round NICELY REMODELED 2 room office. Located close to downtown at 221 S. Broadway, Hastings. Inquire at Dimmers & McPhillips or call 945-9596. 8:30-5:00. LOST: MALE GERMAN SHEPARD/HUSKY mix. black and tan, wearing yellow collar. Please call 792-6829. Sadly missed. NEW OfflCE SPACE FOR RENT 1200 sq. ft. located on S. Hanover Sl, ideal for legal, accounting, or professional use. CaU Pete Zoulek at 948-2094 l or Sale Automotive 1984 CHEVY 4x4, 6 cyl. 4 speed, great condition, runs excellent. $3,200 OBO. 948-9946 after 5:00. Garage Sale AUNT ELLEN’S CUSTOM­ ERS FIND TREASURES LN HER ATTIC If you are looking for Harrison Fisher paintings, we have TH REE-two painted in 1911 and one in 1912. Names: Lady in Costume Hal, Young Woman With Braids, and Lovers. Also, antique minors, frames and charming old pictures. Delton, M-43, 623-8900. National Ads CONSTRUCTION/ GENERAL LABORER- To SI2/HR ♦ Benefits! Training Provided! Start Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. fee. HI-LO/ YARD WORKER- to $1037/hr ♦ benefits. Major Co! Will train! Hi-lo experience helpful. Start now! 616-886-5445 T.D.C. Fee HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE/ CUSTODIAN: To $14/hr. plus benefits! Entry/Skilled level! Start now! 616-949-2424. Job Line Fee.___________________ Rusiness Services HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Homc and income propcrty*Dcbt consolidation• Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, al! workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Help Wanted 529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. CaU for free information. American Publishers. 1-617-455-1986 (24 hrs.) ASSISTANT PROVIDER FOR GROUP home daycare center in Hastings. Part-time or fuU time, days and hours may be flexible. All inquiries must provide character references. For interview time, call 945-9188 WAREHOUSE/STOCKERS: To S9.50/hr. start. Great bene­ fits! Major Co.! Will train, start now. 616-949-2424. Job Line Fee OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: Any size or condi­ tion. 1-800-443-7740________ MATURE WOMAN to care for our 4 children in our home, part­ time 6:15am to 6pm. weekdays. 948-2587 SNACK FOOD ROUTE DRIVER to S38.OOO/yr. bene­ fits (major Chip Co!) Daily Route! Needed Now! 517-886-5445 T.DC. fee • A Delton husband and wife were sentenc­ ing for possession of marijuana. Suzanne Soya. 22. was sentenced to 24 months of probation. She had pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. Judge Fisher said lie handed down this sen­ tence because she was not aware of lhe ex­ tent of her husband s activities. Michael Soya. 25. will be sentenced Feb. 1. He pleaded guilty io one count of delivery/manufacture of marijuana. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said Michael Soya had four growing marijuana plants in his home, and an additional 8 1/2 pounds of marijuana, which would be enough to make 12J55 cigarettes. The sentencing was delayed until February because Fisher wants to look at past court transcripts to determine the exact amount of drugs involved. •A Hastings man was arraigned on charges that be was caught drank driving for the third lime. Thomas Bolo, 25. was arraigned on a charge of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. He stood mute to the charge and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. A pretrial has been set for Feb. 1. • The arraignment of a Middleville man was postponed because his attorney did not appear. Attorney Charles Sautter did not appear in court Thursday because of a death in the fam­ ily. Judge Fisher said Sautter had not ap­ peared in court for more than a week, and or­ dered he appear next week or face contempt of court charges. • A Middleville man will stand trial March 4 on rape charges Geoffrey Schreiner. 44. is accused of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, using force or coercion. He faces a maximum sen­ tence of 15 years in prison. • A Hastings man was arraigned in District Court on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a 13-year-old girl. Wayne Morgan. 41. was arraigned on four counts of CSC second degree and one charge of attempted CSC second degree, according to Hastings City Police. He is accused of as­ saulting a Caledonia girl in his home over a two-day period. • A 22-ycar-dd Hastings man has been ar­ raigned on charges he had sex with an 11year-old girl. Daniel Wolf. 22, was arraigned on three charges each of CSC First degree and CSC second degree between 1991 and 1993. ac­ cording to the Hastings City Police. He was released on a personal recognizance bond. Re«£« 4tnrr f fmrrv* 4 by Karen Msuck Staff Writer Two Nashville men have been arraigned on charges that they took dealership cars for test drives and never returned. Russell Hobbes, 27, and Joshua Bray, 20. are accused of taking cars from three different Hastings dealerships. All three cars were later returned. The first car was recovered Christmas day after the vehicle, taken for a test drive from Blankenstein Oldsmobile, was involved in an accident. The 1993 Oldsmobile Achicva was reported stolen Dec. 20. Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Michael Leedy said a customer took the car for a test drive Tuesday. Dec. 19. and never returned The car was found Dec. 25 at 2 a.m after it was involved in a minor accident. Bray and Hobbes, who were in the car. were arrested Hastings City Police Detective Tom Pennock said the men bonded out of ttx Barry County Jail, and on Jan. 6 test drove a 1984 Chevrolet Camaro at An Meade Auto; Sales and did not return the car. Pennock said Bray and Hobbes were rested Jan 7 in Battle Creek with the car. and had allegedly used the car to commit re­ tail fraud at a gas station. They posted bond in Battle Creek and were released. On Jan. 10, Pennock said the brothers tried again at J and S Auto Sales. The men test drove a 1993 Geo Tracker, but after fail­ ing to return after 20 minutes, the dealership called police. That evening the men were again stopped in Battle Creek and arrested for possession of cocainc and possession of. stolen property. Pennock said warrants for their arrest were issued in Hastings, and after the men bonded out of lhe Battle Creek Jail they were brought to the Barry County Jail. Bray and Hobbes both each been arraigned in Barry County District Court with three counts of larceny by conversion and two counts of joyriding. Police Beat: Two hurt when car strikes horse An Onego woman and her son were injured when lhe car they were riding in siroc'. a horse Sandra Pinks. 27. and her 4-year-okl son. Derrick, were transported to Pipp Hospi ol in PUinwe'J after Pinks' car struck a hone in the road. She was beaded west on 9 Mik Road near Dennison in Orangeville Township when the accident occurred, according io lhe Michigan State Police in Hastings. The hone walked away from the accident, and was only slightly Injured. The ow ter was notified, police said. Woman accused of purse theft A woman accused ot stealing a purse from a Hastings hair salon has been arrested. Rebecca Kelly. 26. ot Hastings was arraigned on a charge of larceny from a bulking. She allegedly took a another customer's purse from the slaon near downtown Hasting.. The customer had left her purse by her coal while she was getting her hair done, according to the Hastings City Police Man charged with child abuse A Hastings man was charged with child abuse after a hospital noticed bruises and burns on the child's back Jarred Thompson. 25. was arraigned on two counts of First-degree child abuse on a 2year-old. Hastings City Police said the child x brought into Pennock Hospital Dec. 29 with bums and bruises Thompson is a friend ot the child’s mother, police said. The alleged abuse took place in two different Hastings residences, one in the 200 block of South Washington and the ocher in the 300 block of East Grant. Arson suspected in rural fire The Barry County Sheriffs Department suspects that a fire in a Johnstown Township house under construction is the result of arson. The unoccupied home on Holden Road was damaged by a Fire that started at 2:30 a.m. Jan. 6. Sheriffs department investigators found a gasoline tank at the home, and kerosene could be smelled at lhe fire's origin. The incident remains under investigation. Man arrested after police chase Local 397 picketers joined by other unions Local 397 members who picketed Flexfab last week were joined Friday by members of different unions. Cberi Campbell. Local 397 president, said members from Kellogg's, who belong to the same American Federation of Grain Millers union as Flexfab workers, joined the picket lines Friday. Members of different unions from Battle Creek. Grand Rapids and Hastings also joined in on the informational picket, she said. Union members began picketing Rexfab last Monday. Jan. 8, in protest of what they called unfair labor and disciplinary practices by the manufacturing company. The picket began after Campbell was suspended for five days without pay. and the union vice presi­ dent and steward were given written repri­ mands. The company has said it stands by its ac­ tion. Campbell returned to work Monday. Jan. 15. She had been suspended without pay Jan 5. NOTWEHIIKA SAfflYBHI CAN COST TOUANAMBAIK. A Vermontville man was arrested after he led Michigan State Police from Hastings on a chase into Eaton County. Spencer Shumaker. 25. was arrested and charged with attempted fleeing and eluding of a police officer, possession 0»’ marijuana, driving on a revoked license, improper use of a license plate and a felony warrant out of Eaton County. State Police attempted to slop Shumaker Jan. 13 at 10:03 p.m. for speeding near the intersection of M-66 and Davenport, but Shumaker allegedly failed to aop and led police into Eaton County. Troopers caught up with Shumaker as he tried to cross Saubce Lake off St. Joe Road in Sunfield Township. The passenger in lhe car. who was lhe owner of the car Shumaker was driving, turned off the car's ignition, causing the car to run into some bushes at the edge of the lake. Shumaker fled the car on foot, but a K-9 unit from the Wayland State Police post tracked him to a family member’s residence, where he was arrested. The passenger was not arrested. Thief strikes Trading Post A large rock was thrown imo the front window of lhe Thomapple Trading Post and two boules of liquor were sioien. Two boules of liquor, both worth ova $20. were taken front the store at 4005 Quimby about 1:25 a.m. Jan 6. The store owner. James Pentecost, who lives in an apartment under lhe store, called police when he heard footsteps In lhe store above, according to lhe Michigan Slate Police in Hastings. The rock had broken a hole about eight lo 10 inches in diameter, and two boules of Schnappes were broken. The neon 'open- sign and the window shades also were damaged *14A. JletteA.: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the water's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons TELEPHONE INSTALLER: To $15/hr. plus benefits! Major Co.! Entry/Skilled level! Needed now! 616-949-2424. Jeb Line Fee._______________ JOB COACH/COUNSELORTo S35.OOO/yr ♦ Benefit pkg. Non-Dcgrccd, Entry Level! Good Communication Skills! Start Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. fee__________________ PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR/ PROCESS SERVER: To S173Grhr7oon-ccrtif»cd Entry/ Skilled level! Hiring now! 616-949-2424. Job Line Fee. • A 25-year-old Plainwell woman was sen­ tenced to prison for violating terms of her probation by using cocaine. Retah Lane was sentenced to 18 to 120 months in prison for violating probation from an earlier charge of breaking and enter­ ing an unoccupied building. She was given credit for 195 days already served. Nashville men charged with joyriding in 3 cars only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the furrction of "cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be detei mined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published It’s against the law. So if you don’t want a tkkeL buckle up. Or. you could become broke in more ways than one. nucMuiuwAianiMADUNn. MxunusARnEi or will be edited heavily. • -Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-01-25.pdf 83a35502dc7f3eccc421b687965fe904 PDF Text Text K.’X7!Sr.* F’lPtlC ir. s - >st h»_....... h. «..ioiai3 Saxon spikers stop Lowell SeePage 13 Flexfab wins training grant New home for police debated See Page 2 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 SL. AS1INGS THURSDAY. JANUARY 25. 1996 VOLUME 141, NO. 49 News Briefs Animal shelter meeting is Jan. 30 pnvrozreg xnaaxl control (■ana. an exotic animal collection. xx.ro nut review, a xpxfhctti darner, flail by. conacmpoaaty Chratian aaaerMumt. a chili cook-off. broom ball. ftw arnae Mnrolta. call 792-2219 or 672-7122. Syrup Qwen contest to change by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Road Commission is reviving its goal to own its own asphalt plant in a cost saving move. Road Commission Chairman Robert Russell said the project could be accom­ plished if county voters would approve a one-mill tax increase for one year. He told the County Board of Commissioners he hopes to secure resolu­ tions of support from all 16 townships and then he would come back to the board to ask commissioners to place a millage proposal on the August primary election ballot. If the Road Commission owned its own asphalt plant. Russell said lhe savings would be "great" — 20 to 25 percent to the townships for road materials. "It would save the townships $150,000 to $160,000 a year in road materials," he said. "This is another economic move we can make and still maintain our status." Russell said. He said he hopes the plant can be operat­ ing by lhe summer of 1997. “The backbone of the county is roads and that’s one way we can maintain them ..." he said. "The people we have in-house this time are capable of doing the production and also Location of the proposed asphalt plant would be al a county-owned gravel pit in the Dowling area. A similar proposal from the Road Commission last year was for an as­ phalt plant behind the County Road Commission in Hastings and drew opposi­ tion from some residents in that area. The Dowling location is off lhe north side of Dowling Road, about one-half mile west of M-37 in Section 28 of Baltimore Township. Road Commission Engineer­ Manager Jack Kincman said the site can’t be seen from the road, and is located midway between Cloverdale and Dowling roads. Russell said immediate neighbors had no objections to the plan. The Dowling gravel pit has three to five million yards of gravel, according to a con­ servative estimate, he said, calling it "several generations of gravel. "Right now it’s being tested for quality for making asphalt, and natural gas was put in last summer." "That’s now my first choice (for loca­ tion)." he said. A concern has been expressed about truck traffic because of the children who ride bicy­ cles on Dowling Road. Russell said he has been asked if a bike path could be con­ stricted *tom the gnvaWt driveway into See ASPHALT, continued page 2 Joanna Haddix, president ot Barry County Right to Life, lights a candle during Barry County Right to Life's third annual Memorial Candlelight Vigil The ceremony was held at the First Baptist Church in Hastings Monday night, Jan. 22, the 23rd anniversary ol the Roe v. Wade decision, which made abortions legal. Two candles were lit, one>n memory of lhe 65 babies lost to abortion from Bairy county* in 1994, and the other in memory ot their mothers. County hires grant consulting firm by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Despite requests from several commis­ sioners to delay hiring a grant writing/consulting firm, the Barry County Board of Commissioners approved a one-year con­ tract for $24,000 to hire a Lansing firm. Voting 6-2. the board hired Small Government Consultants to provide a service to the county for identification of. rating and writing grants. County Board Chairman James Bailey said the service would be available at no charge to all governmental units in the county, in­ ducing the city of Hastings. "This company will be letting you know deadlines, dates, what’s available," Bailey said. "They will be putting out a newsletter to all townships, cities and villages to let them know what is happening .and they are going to write the grants so it’s a multi­ wrapped package of a fol of services being offered." As an example of the benefits of lhe ser­ vice. he said, the DNR will not be publish­ ing its available grants in 1996. “The only way we are going to get them is to have somebody in Lansing letting us know." Bailey said. "One of the complaints we had with the arrangements we had prior was everything was ending up in Hastings." Bailey said. He said the chamber’s tourism committee has hoped for a county-wide grant writer. "We have people within the county who are perfectly capable of writing grants... What we need is the educational part. Somebody that’s in Lansing, somebody who knows when the grants are available. They know the people, and with an office and staff there, that’s what we re hoping to bank on to bring dollars to Barry County," Bailey said. Commissioner Tim Burd said the County Board will have to approve other governmental units' requests on an individual basis before they arc forwarded to Small Government Consultants. Besides the county's up-front retainer fee. lhe Small Government Consultants will be allowed to keep an administrative fee from each grant they successfully obtain. "It also gives them some impetus. The more money they bring in (for the county), the better off they are going to be. obvi­ ously." Burd said. If the firm expects any unusually high ex­ penses. such as a trip to Washington D.C.. as pan of obtaining a grant, the firm would ask the board to pick up those expenses and the board would have to approve those ex­ penditures in advance. Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger, who voted against hiring the firm, warned more time to investigate other possibilities. "I was not aware of this until I saw this (motion) this morning.” Herrington said. "I don’t want to jump into something when I don’t know what is happening here." he said, objecting to "last minute pressure." "We've had other situations like this and I object to this kind of administration.” Herrington suggested the board should first seek bids for a grant-writing firm and study what kind of track record Small Government Consultants has. "Normally, wouldn’t we go out for bids on this or advertise something to make sure were getting the best for our money?" Herrington asked. "...I would like to consider that we have a broad view. Writing grants is an important thing and I want to See CONSULTANT, cont. page 6 Horses found starving; stable owner sought 14 parades. Applications see available al Maple Vafley Higfli School. They mat be aim­ ed in by Friday. Feb 2. The pageant will be held ■ 7 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 13. at the Vermontville Coogregatiooal Church. Nashville seeks grant for parks Tire Naahville Village Council has ap­ proved a resolution to apply for grant from the Michigan Department at Natural Resources to updating parks and •ddiw new recreaknxl facibucs Dr. Michael Callton plans » submit die application before the April I deadline. The village will ask for a $200,000 grant to upgrade focal parks and to help make the “Clowns Dreamland” project a reality for children I Remembering the unborn Commissioner objects to "power play" Tte Maple Syrup Queen comen now b open » aO jroion M Maple Valley >Mb School. Previoualy. only prix from VemaomvMe wear digibie Another drnnpe m lhe coaneatiNa year b the tlimbarim of the queen’, court. OMy the aherame queen will join the queen hl reigning over the Syrup Featival fcatmdet and other activate.. The move b expected io make acheduling appearances easier. The queen and her alternate, besides reigning over the Syrup Festival in VerumntviBe next April, will promote maple syngi products and appear in 12 U Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 PRICE 25' Asphalt plant on August ballot? building it (the asphalt plant)." Russell said. Ite 15A xml Oa Lake Wroetfcre ceMxatio. wifl be Md Friday. Jan. 26. aad.SalMriey. Jan. 2*. M *e AUtfaa Gamy Fart, Goa Lake. Activita dm year will indude the ANNER Anita Otis, in a 1993 photo with one of her horses. by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The owner of an Orangeville horse stable is being sought after two horses were found dead and other animals starving. The Barry County Animal Control seized 13 live animals from the Cedar Hills Stables at 11755 Lewis Road Monday. Jan. 22. said Barry County L'ndersheriff Donald Ford. The animals were found at the stables without food or waler, and two horses had died. He could not say how long the animals had been without food or water. The owner of the stables. Anita Otis. 36. is being sought by the Sheriffs Department for questioning. Ford said it appears she may have fled lhe stale. He said arrest warrants arc being sought for animal cruelty and animal abandonment. Ford said an owner of one of the animals, who was boarding it at Cedar Hills, alerted the Sheriffs Department and the Barry County Animal Shelter about the starving animals. His name was not released by the Sheriffs Department Ford said officials from the animal shelter checked the animals, feeding and watering them. Saturday and Sunday. The remaining live animals were seized from the property Monday. The live animals seized included five horses, two goals, two dogs, three cals and a miniature macaw. Three of lhe horses were relumed to their owners, who had been boarding them al the stable. The other ani­ mals are being held by animal control offi­ cers. Ford said this was not lhe first lime lhe Sheriffs Department has handled complaints about lhe stables. He said these same stables and owner were investigated on a similar complaint a few years ago. He said eight horses were found dead at the Cedar Hills Stables in December 1993. Warrants were not issued in that incident because a veteri­ narian could not conclusively determine the cause of death. Ford said. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25. 1996 Two life terms may be given in kidnapping, rape charges by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The man who was accused of holding a Nashville More clerk hostage and raping her a gunpoint last year has pleaded guilty to several charges Luke Mathews, 35. of Nashville pleaded guilty to kidnapping, felony firearms and criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in the second degree. He also entered a plea of no contest to a charge of raping lhe store clerk. As part of the plea agreement with Barry County Prosecutors. Mathews will face a recommended prison sentence of 15 to 30 years for the second-degree CSC charge, an incident that involved a young girl earlier the same day as the kidnapping. The plea agreement also calls for two life sentences for the kidnapping and first-degree CSC charges. He faces two years in prison, preceding any other sentence, for lhe felony firearms charge. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said lhe sentencing agreement was entered into by both parties. In exchange for the guilty pleas, two charges of first-degree CSC and one count of second-degree CSC will be dismissed at sentencing. The incidents occurred last April 15. when Mathews entered the South End Party Store in Nashville and held the clerk hostage at gunpoint. Mathews testified last Friday that he entered the party store and held the female clerk hostage with a .22 caliber rifle for three to four hours while negotiating with authorities. The clerk said Mathews raped her while he held her hostage. In a written statement to lhe court, the victim said Mathews entered the store while she was restocking the pop cooler He told her to lock the door and call police. During the standoff, she said he had sex with her against her consent. Mathews pleaded no contest to the charge. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but is not considered an admission of guilt in any other court proceeding, such as a civil suit. He pleaded guilty to second-degree CSC with a giri under the age of 13. Mathews testified that earlier that same day. he fondled the girl and when she screamed, he ran away "I inappropriately placed my hand on her rear end." he said. The second-degree CSC charge carries a third offense notice Mathews was convicted twice in Indiana of child molestation. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher took Mathews' pleas under advisement until the time of sentencing. Feb. 15 has been set as the sentencing date. Chamber intern on the job to help promote tourism in county The Hastings Chamber of Commerce has a new intern whose goal is to develop new ideas to promote tourism in Barry County. Erin Gwilliams. a senior at Western Michigan University, is the intern who will be working under the supervision of Cham­ ber Executive Director Dixie Stidel-Manshum and County Mapping Director David Shinavicr. Gwilliams was introduced to the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. The County Board last year agreed to pay lhe in­ tern $500 for the project. She will work approximately 12 to 15 hours per week for eight weeks and receive $125 bi-weekly. The intern is expected to: • Identify places and events of interest and ensure county-wide coverage, indicate con­ tact persons from all communities and townships and build partnerships. • Plan a selection of day trip op- tions/familiarization tours. • Develop a strategy for implementation and promotion. • Develop new ideas for exploiting all outdoor activities in lhe county with empha­ sis on widespread county involvement. • Put together a county-wide brochure goals and distribution plan. • Explore the possibilities of future fund­ ing options, grants, foundations and a tourism tax to support future promotion of Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum (left) ts pictured with the chamber's new intern, Erin Gwilliams. tourism in the county. Stadel-Manshum said the Chamber is cur­ rently getting a lot of requests for informa­ ASPHALT, continued from page 1 Dowling and he said that might be possible. One mill countywide would generate about $850,000. Russell said, and the cost to purchase the asphalt plant would be about $1 million. He said Road Commission funds would be used pay for the difference. Kineman said the County Road Commission could justify putting some of its gas tax money into paying for part of the expense of the asphalt plant because of the savings of hauling time from commercial asphalt plants. "The way Barry County is growing, somebody’s got to do something with these roads," Russell said. "...It's a one-shot deal and well make up the difference " Russell said Road Commission members have spoken to all the townships about the asphalt millage plan and didn't receive any negative responses To date, three townships News riefs ‘Chili Fest’ contest planned O'Neil's Restaurant and Pub will have its first "Chili Fest ” contest starting at noon Saturday. Jan. 27. Registration begins at noon and judg­ ing will take place at 3 p.m.. with open sampling starting at about 3:20 for 50 cents per ticket Winners will be announced at 4:15 p.m.. just before the awards ceremony at 4:30. Proceeds will go to Barry Community Hospice To register or for more information, call 795-3600 Coffee House is for young adults Area college- and career-age young people are encouraged to attend the Cof­ fee House every other Saturday evening at the Cornerstone, comer of M-43 and Bush Street in Delton. The ne-’ session will this Saturday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The goal is to bring together young adults, single or mamed. listen to music, meet with old and neu friends, enjoy desserts and different kinds of cof­ fee. cappuccino, mocha, tea or hot cider The music ranges from jazz to Chris­ tian rock and contemporary Christian music Cornerstone is a ministry of Faith United Methodist Church The Coffee House nights have been developed by Dennis Siddall. director of Christian education and youth ministries. tion about the area. Rmm rtatt fifty have adopted resolutions of support, he said. • Commissioner Sandy dames noted that there are no wetlands al the Dowling pro­ posed asphalt plant site, which is located in TwBirTWw a farming area. Last January, the Road Commission asked the County Board to pay $750,000 for an asphalt plant, but that wasn’t possible be­ cause of the county's own budget woes. Then Road Commissioners decided to drum up support for individual township millage proposals to fund the plant and pay for road improvements. But last spring the Road Commission decided to pul its request for an asphalt plant "on hold' until it found out if there would be a stale increase in lhe gaso­ line tax for county use. With no increase in sight, the county-wide millage proposal was evaluated as the best alternative. Murder-mystery will be next month । The Village Players of Middleville will present their second murder mystery dinner theater. "Murder on the Air.” Feb. 23 and 24 and March I and 2 at the Middle Villa. The show is a comedy about a murder at a radio station and includes comedy routines and music from radio’s "golden age.” Performance times are at 7:30 each evening, with social hour starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $17.50 per person, which includes dinner and the show. They may be purchased in advance by calling the Middle Villa at 1-800-845-5269 or 795-3640 . | This Sword Says We’re Your American Cancer Society Musical variety set at Showcase Irish. Cajun, reggae and folk music will be performed by Our Our Mad Af­ fair and The Wholly Braille at 6:30 tonight in the Musicians Showcase al Arby's in Hastings. Our Mad Affair, from Grand Rapids, plays a variety of styles, and tonight’s emphasis will be on Irish music. Group members Oscar and Lauren Bettinger last summer spent six weeks in Ireland, learning songs, some of which will be performed at the Showcase. The Bettingen formerly were with Pillar of Fire, which performed at the 1988 Summerfevt in Hastings The other member of the group is Russ Gordon, who lays cello and bass guitar Oscar Bettinger plays guitar and Lauren plays the accordion. . (lute, whistle and keyboard. The Wholly Braille is known for an eclectic variety of music styles. The group includes Ed Englerth and Steve Reid Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis Jim DeWilde of M.C. Smith & Associates shows the City Council two drawings of a new police station on Mill Street. Even though there are many cancer organiza­ tions, there is only one American Cancer Society Follow the sword in the battle against cancer For more information call 1-800-ACS-2J45. AMERICAN ’CANCER SOCIETY’ TWITS MHVIM New police dept, site may be on Mill Street by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Police Department's new home may be in a new building on Mill Street along the Thomapple River. The Hastings City Council Monday night voted 6-3 to proceed with plans to move the department from its cramped quarters in the basement of City Hall at the comer of Broadway and Stale to the proposed Mill Street site, across the street from the exist­ ing fire department. Council for some time now has been looking al possibilities of upgrading current facilities or moving to new ones because City Hall no longer is adequate to handle the police department and city staff. Jim DeWilde, representing architects M.C. Smith and Associates, was on hand to pre­ sent several "schemes" to handle lhe coun­ cil's lop priority in facility planning — find­ ing the police an adequate new home. The "scheme'' that finally was favored was one in which police would move to a com­ plex on Mill Street that also could house council meetings. "Phase two" of this plan would involve building a new fire depart­ ment across the street, adding City Hall to the police stationand tearing down the old water building. With the new water treat­ ment plant nearby, virtually all city services would be in one area. It has been estimated that moving the new police facility would cost about three-quar­ ters of a million dollars. The City Hall addi­ tion would cost about another quarter of a million. However. Mayor Frank Campbell noted that city services wouldn't be in the heart of the downtown with high visibility, like they are now. He said he favors remodeling the existing City Hall and buying more property to create more room and added space for park­ ing. Councilman David Jasperse led the effort to move to the Mill Street site, saying that it would open up the opportunity for the city to sell the City Hall site. Meanwhile, he contended that the current site doesn't have enough space and isn't efficient. "This (moving) would put this (City Hall) site back on the tax rolls, up to $8,000 a year, and we won't have to acquire more property at the Mill Street site." he said. “We may lose some parking and there may be less visibility, but I'm having a hard time with the current site." Councilman Robert May agreed, saying he's not sure staying at lhe current site would take care of the city's needs five years from now "I'm personally for having it all (city ser­ vices) together (at one site)." said Councilwoman Evelyn Brower, “but I think we're being too cheap. We ought to step out and bu> some property." Jasperse called keeping police at the cur­ rent site only "a short-term solution" and said he believes the Mill Street location "is adequate to meet our needs. This is a kxigerrangc plan It's something that would work better." Campbell said the city already owns some property adjacent to the cunent City Hall and one more is available. He added. "I'm not m favor of leaving this (site) until we find out what it's worth. We ought to get some figures." City Manager Howard Penrod said he be­ lieves it would cost the city just as much money to build a police station on lhe cur­ rent Chy Hall site as it would at the pro­ posed Mill Street location. Councilman Joe Bleam said. "1 have a tough time swallowing three-quarters of a million dollars (for a new police facility), though it's needed." But he said he didn't think it necessary to add on council chambers or a community room that wouldn't be used fully very often. He said, however, that he would support the first phase of the plans, just to build the new police station. In the 6-3 vote. Campbell was joined by Brower in Deb Dorcy in dissenting. in other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Tabled a request from the Summerfest Committee to stay certain ordinances and al­ low for the annual celebration this summer Aug. 23-25 to take place pretty much the same way it did in 1995. Summerfest was split last year, with most events, food and entertainment offered at Fish Hatchery Park and arts and crafts held on the courthouse lawn downtown. Penrod asked council to table the request until he and his staff had a chance to review it. The matter also will be referred to the city attorney and will be taken up again -I coun­ cil's next meeting Feb. 12. • Noted there it an opening on the Zoning Board of Appeals and that anyone interested in serving may call Penrod at City Hall. • Renewed a lease for space in the indus­ trial incubator for the Mulloy Design Co. • Rejected all bids for a utility gencratqr because all but one was submitted incor­ rectly. It will be re-advertised and re-bid. • Noted that there will be a budget work­ shop session at 6 p.m. Monday. Feb. 12, before the next regular council meeting • Learned from Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn that all parties con­ cerned have signed lhe agreement for receiv­ ing a $250,000 block grant to extend water and sewer to the industrial park off Star School Road to help businesses locate there. He added that construction can begin in lhe spring. Rahn also noted that despite some incuba­ tor tenants beginning to leave and "spread their wings." the incubator remains full �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1996 — Page 3 Recent house fire shows difficulty in fighting winter blazes by Jean Gallup Su^f Writer A bouse fire it a scary thing. Even when not harmful to people, a structure fire will upset lives for months and sometimes it means the loss of money and valuable mementos. The Wilkins family members area have been through a fire, and consider themselves lucky. No one was injured in the Jan. 8 fire, but much of their material goods was lost. At 6 a.m.. mom Jean went into the basement to feed (he wood burner As usual, husband Charles was at work at E.W. Bliss and daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Scott McClurkin. had also left for lhe day. "About 15 minutes later. I realized that something was not right." sbe recalled. "I walked into the hall to see fire shooting up from the vent." She immediately shouted to rouse lhe children and with the help of sons Chris. 18. and Adam. 12. got them out of the house. With grandchildren Peggy Sue. 6. Melissa. 3. safely out of the burning building. Jean started to go downstairs to try to put out the »fire with an extinguisher. Flustered, she couldn't get the device to work, so went and called 911. It was then she realized that baby Jesse. I. was still in the upper part of the building . "Chris went and got Jesse, and (he older ' boys took the little ones over to a neighbor's," she said. "Chief Roger Cans put me in his truck to get warm, since I had no shoes on." she said. ‘ "I was just praying. Please God. don’t let ,the whole thing go*." she said. "It was my grandfather's place." < One of the things the family hated to think about losing was a p.ano that Jean -recalled playing with when she was 5 years •'old. ; Thankfully, the piano survived the fire. Its ■ keys were frozen, but it can be restored. While Jean was standing on the porch watching the kids leave the house, she beard Jier cat Tinkerbell crying. After a time. I couldn't hear her any more, ;>nd I just made up my mind I'd lost the cat." - jhc said. < Charles was called at work and got home Sm 7:30 a m 2 The Hastings Fire Department responded -;to lhe fire, and faced their own problems .with the snowy. 2-degree weather. .* Water poured on a fire quickly freezes at ' that temperature, and lhe run-off also freezes. making walking and pulling hoses difficult, said Craig Hoffman, one of the firefighters who answered the call. Pumps have to be kept running, or they too will freeze, added firefighter Floyd Yesh. "You get wet. too.” Yesh added, and helmets and mustaches freeze quickly. The adrenaline flows and the cold does not affect the firefighters too much until it's almost over, they agreed. "After the initial firefighting is done, when you're packing up. rolling hoses, then you really feel the cold." Yesh said. When working in the extreme cold, the department usually has hot coffee at the scene, and that helps, he said "We stopped the fire quickly." Hoffman said, "with a total of about two and a half hours there." The hard work and discomfort doesn't diminish the love of the job for Yesh or Hoffman. Yesh has been a firefighter for many yean, and Hoffman just completed training and probationary period to become a full-fledged member of the Hastings department The Wilkins fire was contained without too much damage and with no loss of life, counted by the department as a good job. "Sometimes we fight and fight, but there's nothing we can do." Floyd said Both men give credit to their fellow firefighters and their wives for the support that hts them do their jobs. "Clarence Lancaster was in there with me. helping me look for the cat." Hoffman said. "You should give credit to him. My wife Ruth, too; she worries every time lhe tone goes off. especially a structure fire The Wilkins, Jean and Charles, add their appreciation to their grandchildrens for the safe return of their cat Tinkerbell. Firefighter Craig Hoffman says its part of his job. "If she didn't help and support me. I couldn't do it. All of the wives put up with a lot." be said, Hoffman had heard the cat. Tinkerbell, too. when he had gone back outside the building to get another air pack. "We had the fire knocked down in the upstairs, when she said the cal was gone. I told her I'd go back and take a look. I found the cat hiding under a stand. I picked her up and brought her out to Jean." he remembered. The 3-year-old Siamese fared quite well, despite the experience. "She was wet and scared, but OK." Jean said. Fire chief Roger Cans The family stayed for one day at a neighbors, and few days at a local motel. They now have an apartment, but with no insurance, the future looks uncertain for them. They still need several things that were lost to the fire. Anyone who would like to help may call Randy Hartman at the Church of the Nazarene, 945-5056. Flexfab receives grant for training program by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A 107A grant for $181,188. funded by lhe federal government and administered by the Michigan Jobs Commission, has been awarded to Flexfab Inc. in Hastings, confirmed Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Tom Mohler. The grant was developed and submitted by Mohler and will be administered by the intermediate school district. The BISD also will act as the fiscal agent. Barry County is one of just six state-wide grant recipients that will share in a $35.5 million pool of funds. The funding will be used to continue another cooperative effort between education and business — in this case. Flexfab. Training Coordinator Joyce Snow and Production Engineering Supervisor Richard Heffelbower. both from Flexfab. will oversee training programs that the funding will permit Flexfab to do. The grant of $181,188, has additions of an employee match of $51,150 from Flexfab and another $2,019 from the Joint Training Partnership Act program, for a total of $235,157. Mohler said Seventy percent of the funding is earmarked for process improvement training for employees, and 25 percent for training on specific equipment or machines at Flexfab. The rest will be devoted to statistical process control, applied technology and management training at the local business Everyone from the CEO to entry-level production people will benefit from the programs, Mohler said. A total of 300 employees will benefit, with some getting technical training for certain machines, both in-house and at other manufacturing concerns. Once it is determined what services are needed, lhe providers of lhe training will come from several places, such as the Hastings School System. Regional Technical Manufacturing Center in Calhoun County and a good deal will come from Kellogg Community College, as well as dozens of other companies in West Michigan. Mohler said. The team members working on the grant program have six months of work behind them, and expect startup of the program this consultant with the Community Development Department of Hastings, has designed the pre-assessment program for each segment. "An assessment does not always mean a test; it can be. but not necessarily." Parks sa>d After the pre-assessment. "contractors are hired to improve a situation or the skills of people, then we'll determine (its success) by a post-assessment lest, keeping it as objective as possible," he added. "Just in time' manufacturing is one of the areas to be improved by training and others areas such as how to reduce set-up lime on machines. Snow said. "The new training will allow the employees to learn the most efficient methods of set up and action plans," she said. Heffelbower said a formal process is being studied for set-up time reduction training. Trainers who give new employees training will need to guarantee that people will be able to perform the skills that are being taught. If they don't, they will have to do the process over again. Mohler said. "We've found that the unions have been supportive... it makes better employees. The international vice president of the American Federation of Grain Millers Union endorsed it." Mohler said. The employment involvement training, machine specific training, just in time manufacturing and other management training programs are being tracked by a sophisticated software program. Mohler said. The training will affect 280 current employees and 20 new hires, with the new employees receiving basic orientation common to all Flexfab employees. The program is tailor made for Flexfab. Snow said. "In the beginning, we sent questionnaires to all production managers asking what was needed. This has been a real learning experience for me. We're committed to keeping the new employees for at least 12 weeks, and hopefully long term. Some are in management level." she explained. "Grants like this create a more vital workforce and encourage people to stay here in Barry County." Mohler said, adding that month, with lhe wrapup probably in under a year. Mohler said. "Once we get started, it’ll be lock step." he said, "it may be earlier than next year.” In the beginning, a pre-assessment process had to be developed to find out what an employee knows about lhe situation that is targL^d for improvement. Snow said Ozzie Parks, who has worked as a expedite matters." Snow credited lhe grant with helping Flexfab raise the motivation and skill level he appreciated working with the staff at Flexfab who "did everything they could to of its employees. Barry County is a leader in this area. Mohler said. "Il's exciting..we re bringing the best new educational methods into the workplace in Barry County. Il's a fantastic concept." Register to WIN PRIZES in “Celebrate Michigan” CONTEST at stores throughout the area! See Next Week’s REMINDER for complete details. PeggySue Wilkins (left) and Melissa McClurkin pet their cat Tinkerbell, while firefighter Craig Hoffman holds her. Hoffman and fellow firefighter Clarence Lancaster found the cat for the family after a house tire. Women’s conference is focus of First Friday Betty Lee Ongiey will talk about last fall's nternational conference on women in Beijing. China, at the next First Friday pro­ gram Feb. 2 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Ongiey was a delegate al the convention, which received a kx of publicity for its tack­ ling many women's issues and because it was held in a country criticized for human rights abuses. Ongiey. a solid community activist de­ scribed as a Republican, has had a busy ca­ reer, even after her retirement as a teacher and counselor for 30 years in the Portage school system. She has been director of the Kalamazoo Area Council of International Programs and owns Senior Health and Counseling. In government affairs, sbe was mayor of Portage for six years and served on the Portage City Council from 1968 to 1979. She also served on the Kalamazoo County Commission for four years. She still is chairwoman of lhe Portage City Officers Compensation Committee Among her professional affiliations arc the Michigan State Advisory Council on Aging. American Society on Aging. Michigan Counseling Association. Michigan School Counselors Association. Michigan Association of Women's Deans, Administrators and Counselors. Michigan School Testing Conference Planning Committee. American Counseling Association. Michigan Association for Adult Development and Aging and Kalamazoo Area Counseling Association. Her massive role in the community has included the Red Cross. Area Agency on Aging. Kalamazoo County Guardianship Consortium. Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commerce, Women Aware of Southwest Michigan. Older Women's League at the state and national level. Portage 2020 Steering Committee, Bronson Hospital Community Relations Cabinet, Visiting Nurse Association of Southwestern Michigan, Visiting Nurse Home Care Board and Hospice Committee Chairwoman. Kalamazoo County Department of Social Services Board. Portage Rotary Club. Portage United Methodist Church. Planned Parenthood of Southwest Michigan. Senior Services Inc., the YMCA. Forum for Kalamazoo County. Kalamazoo Network. League of Women Voters. National Organization for Women, Professional and Executive Association of Kalamazoo. Ponage Community Outreach Center, Kalamazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Pottage and Kalamazoo 2000 planning Committees, Kalamazoo Women's Festival. Kalamazoo Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council. Kalamazoo Child Abuse and Neglect Council, American Association of University Women. Michigan Women s Assembly. Kalamazoo County Human Services Department. Military Academy Betty Lee Ongiey Advisory Committee for Congressman Fred Upton. Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County. Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Committee. Kalamazoo-Pushkin Partnership Committee. Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center, Friends of the Portage Senior Center. Career Conference for Girls in Science in Math. Portage Recycling Committee. Girl Scouts of America and Michigan Association of Counties. Among lhe many awards she has received are Irving S. Gilmore Lifetime Achievement, from the Republican Women's Federation of Michigan. Counselor of the Year, from the Association of Women Deans. Administrators and Counselors, Role Model Award from the Michigan Older Women's League Federation. Outstanding Alumni from Webern Michigan University. YMCA Women of Achievement. Red Cross Recognition, Outstanding Woman of lhe Year from NOW. Distinguished Service from Michigan School Counselors Association and Michigan Association of College Educators and Supervisors, and from the Kalamazoo Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council. Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commerce and Kalamazoo County Interschool Council. A graduate of Wayne State University, she earned her master's degree in social science at Western Michigan University and most re­ cently earned specialty degrees in holistic health care and gerontology. The First Friday scries, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon on the first Friday of every month al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those attending may bring their own lunches or buy light fare at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Renovations, additions start for Hastings schools J-Ad Graphics Newt Service Renovations and additions to virtually all of the buildings in the Hastings Area School System, promised with the passage of a bond issue last September, have started First areas to have work done are Central Elementary and the Hastings Middle School, with installation of temporary fencing around work sites at Central scheduled for this week. The first phase calls for demolishing the coal storage area and filling it in. the reloca­ tion of overhead power and phone lines, and the stack being taken down, all at Central and all during the months of February and March. Also in March, lhe boiler room is sched­ uled to be demolished. Following those pro­ jects. hopefully in April, utility rerouting and excavation will begin al Central, and foundations and walls will also be started. The steel erection and roofing will start there in June. In March at lhe middle school, excavation will be started, and the pouring of concrete foundations and the walls also will be started. The steel erection and roofing there is scheduled to begin in May. Window installations, interior work, painting, ceilings, floors and so on arc planned for both projects during the summer months. These arc just the first of the planned ren­ ovations and additions. Other plans being worked on arc the building of a new elemen­ tary building on Star School Road, renova­ tion at Pleasantview. Southeastern and Northeastern elementancs. Additional infor­ mation and photos will be pabished as they become available over the next several months. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 25. 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ——jn '-yT\ Letters from our rea BISD should not disorganize Barry County landfill issue just won't go away To The Editor: RE lhe landfill Wasn’t this subject laid to rest several mon­ ths ago? After reading the article in the Jan. 11 Banner. "County OKs landfill host agree­ ment.’’ it looks like the answer is no. The City of Hastings is among the top 100 small cities in the U.S.A, to live in. We’ll probably be in the record books again — the only county scat that has a regional landfill within one mile of the city limits. What an honor! The host agreement would allow waste from 19 other counties, as well as from Ohio. Indiana and Illinois to be brought in and dumped. It also states that, during Phase II. up to 1.600 tons of waste could be brought in per day! Also, no landfill ••cell” could be con­ structed at a final grade above 935 feet above sea level. The sea level on M-43 at the landfill site is about 813 feet. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that this mound or cell would be almost 125 feet high. I have a number of concerns as follows: Architects of deficit aren’t the solution To The Editor: if it weren’t so tragic, the present stalemates between the President and Con­ gress over lhe budget would be funny. The two sides have basically agreed on cer­ tain needed revisions in Medicare, welfare and other social programs — revisions, by the way. which Clinton wanted passed two years go and the present leaders in Congress voted against. The mam point of disagreement seems to be the President’s unwillingness lo finance a big tax break mainly for the rich by further cuts in Medicare. Medicaid, education and en­ vironmental programs. The budget could be balanced if Congress would accept smaller tax cuts for the wealthy. One amusing pan of this disagreement is that the national debt was only $700 billion when President Carter left office. After 12 years of Presidents Reagan and Bush, the debt had risen to about four and a half trillion dollars with an annual interest cost of $300 billion The Democratic Congress can’t be blamed for this because in 10 of the 12 years it gave the presidents less than they requested. The budget became so unbalanced because Presidents Reagan and Bush used lhe same arguments that the Congress is using today: reduce the taxes on the rich; prosperity will Who Can Solve This Problem? trickle down. Then, at the same time, they greatly increased military spending. Now Congress wants to cut taxes on the wealthy and have already given lhe Pentagon $7.2 billion more than it requested. While cuning programs for the common man this Congress has done nothing to cut welfare programs for the rich, programs that they said they were going to trim. The reasons that they didn't trim them, of course, is that lobbyists for the rich contributed so much money for their campaign funds. It’s obvious that Congress represents lobby isis rather than the people. These Representatives and Senators, who are so outspoken about a balanced budget, now voted against President Clinton's efforts to balance it when he first became president, saying that it was not necessary. In spite of their non-cooperalion. Clinton was able to mate big strides toward cuning the deficit. The Republicans claim that he accompli-hed this by a big tax increase. That tax increase applied only to the richest 2 percent 1 wonder how many Barry County residents qualified. h's also a laugh to hear Bob Dole and others who were in Congress at the time Medicare was started say that they want to cut it to save it. I wonder why they want to save it when they voted against it in lhe first ptace. The Republican leaders in Congress. Bob Dole. Newt Gingrich. Phill Gramm. Dick Armey. John Kasich and others voted for the Reagan and Bush programs that caused the unbalanced budget and against Clinton's ef­ forts to remedy it. Now they want to balance it but continue to give tax breaks to the rich and let the poor and middle classes pay the bill. If you doubt my interpretation of the votes, look them up yourself. It all seems sort of amusing to me and I hope it does to you. too. Otherwise we can get pretty discouraged about the way our government is behaving. James Pino Nashville To The Editor: I. According to the State Police Motor Car­ net Division, an out-of-state, five axle semi­ trailer. typically used for hauling garbage or waste, has a maximum gross weight of 80.000 lbs. or 40 tons. This means that we could have as many as 40 of these large haulers coming into Barry County per day. Most of these semi-trailers would be going through the downtown section (State. Broadway. Green and Hanover streets) of Hastings. Who is going to pay for lhe additional cost of repairing streets and highways? The taxpayers? Couldn’t we expect some serious accidents — even deaths — due to these additional waste haulers? 2. When they build landfill "cells" they may excavate a large, below grade (so many f»*et from the underground water table) holding basin. A liner system is installed, con­ sisting of vinyl liners, drainage pipes, clay, sand, test wells, etc. These liner systems may be several feet in depth and will probably do an adequate job of retaining liquified products from seeping into the underground water strata now. but now about 10. 15 or 20 years from now? Could this seriously pollute our waler wells, lakes and streams? 3. What about the odor from th*, landfill and the hundred of sea gulls that will be attracted by the large amount of garbage? Haven't you noticed some of these birds already around? I’ve noticed many, from time to time, at our local mall parking lot. 4. The Detroit-based owner of the landfill may expand the facility up to 48 acres, however, they own an additional 350 acres. I wonder why — maybe for a future expansion? A $2 per ton fee would be paid to the county or township — is it worth it? Are we so "blind sided'* by a few bucks coming to the coffers that we are not looking at the consequences? Maybe it isn’t too late to do something about it. All Barry County residents, in­ cluding business owners, company executives and various lake associations should be con­ cerned and get involved. Perhaps we should call our county commissioners, township supervisors and city officials and let them hear from you. Also, it would be an excellent idea to attend hearings and meetings on the land-fill subject. I'm also sure that the Banner would welcome a letter from many of you. giving your thoughts. The power and regulations dictated by the Interstate Commerce Commission is another subject that is ivdved with importing waste from out-of-state. This needs to be discussed in depth. William H. Avery Hastings My letter is in response to the article in last week’s Banner concerning the future outlook of lhe Barry Intermediate School District. My 3 Vi-year-old daughter is currently at­ tending the SMI (severely mentally impaired) program at Delton school. As a parent. 1 am very concerned about this request lo look at dissolving our present organization to join with another 1SD that surrounds Barry County (Kalamazoo Valley ISD was lhe recommenda­ tion of Larry Schlack). I am in agreement with Tom Mohler, superintendent of the BISD. that bigger is not always better! If any change was to be made. I would hope it would be to evaluate the needs within our ISD and upgrade accordingly. Our community is constantly growing. I cannot understand how an option such as this would even be considered. What about the recent bond approval? As slated m the Sept. 21. 1995 Banner article. "Appropriate spaces for special education services will be made available." Space is limited in both Hastings and Delton schools. To break up an organization whose staff is just as qualified and competent as the next is not the answer. Currently. SMI/TMI programs are only available at the Delton school. This means that students from Hastings are already on the 1 bus for over an hour. From a student's perspective, this would mean longer com- ’ mutes to school, adapting to different surroun- ' dings and different teachers. Are we suggesting that these "special education" students should just be "seat* away" to be taken care of by someone else? As I stated before, our community is con­ stantly growing. I strongly believe we have* the ability to serve our children without hav­ ing to disorganize. *4 Tracy Alienhng Hastings ‘Time’ article brought back memories Tb The Editor: I recently was furnished a copy of the Dec. 21 issue of the Hastings Banner to read the ar­ ticle by Joyce Weinbrecht. "Christmas time at the Strand." It was a delight to read this tribute to my grandfather and namesake. Ray Branch. Please extend my heartfelt thanks to Ms. Weinbrecht for remembering my grand­ parents both of whom 1 loved and miss dearly, at Chtistmas time. Christmas day was one of the few times each year on which the entire Branch family, along with close family friend Mrs. Dorothy Adrounie. would come together at the Hastings Hotel to celebrate. J especially remembe- the times as a child when I would-temporarily escape all the noise and turmoil that invariably follow large family gatherings by stealing away to the dark and empty dining room. There I would stand in front of one of the locked doors and gaze out across the empty, snow-lined street to the courthouse with its courtyard and trees covered in a blanket of snow. It was the most serene and tranquil scene I have ever witness- cd in my life. My most vivid memories of the Strand; Theater are from my early childhood between 1958 and 1960.1 enjoyed going to the Strand Saturday afternoons in the summer and fall to' watch the "B" horror flicks and sci-fi, thrillers popular during that era. I have many fond memories of Hastings and' its people, particularly those who worked with' my grandmother for many, many yean. The warmth and affection extended by the people* of Hastings to my grandparents certainly' made it easy for them to give as they did lo the, communitv. In closing, please extend greetings io m/> classmates of the HHS class of 1971 who will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of thei. high school graduation this year. I especial.y miss my best friend and neighbor, Dave Gcdfrey, whose death at age 26 left a void that < an never be filled. Raymond J. Branch Mu Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Rapubllcan. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Comment line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. OfA. -fl JleiteA: Right now. in some school districts, th ini graders are learning how to solve this equation. And in some school districts, sixth graders are learning.. But there are still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever haring to face the question. Insist on higher academic standards in your school district. The Haatinrs Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address end phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar pnd sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be pnnled legibly or typed, double-spaced Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. What about a flat i Hastings BANNER Devoted to the interests of Harry County Since 1856 ‘gradnmri" ryaem. How would you fed about dm Pubfcshed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division ot J-Ad Graphca Inc (J62N B/oaew^ Hasting*. Ml 49058 0602 (816) 945-9554 John Jacobs P'asKJeot Joycs Ryan Traaaurar FrsdsncJacob* Vea Pras>dont Stephan Jacoba Soc’etary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (A*sat*nt Editor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cmdy Smith Sharon M*er James Jensen Mandy Kabei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciawhod ads accepted Monday through Frday Bam to530pm . Saturday 830am - Noon Scott Ommen Demse Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: Si 5 per year r Barry County $17 per year m adjoining counties S20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.0 Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Whitey Rohr, Haatfags: Helen Shaw, Hastings: “A flat tax would be devastating in a kx of "No, I think that the rich would just get richer." cases, but it might wort. I'm not really for it, though I don't approve of the system the way it s.” "It would be unfair for the Irea fortunate. It would be good for the well off.” “hU never happen. People art different. How are the poor going to pay ■ the same rate as the rich pay?” "I’ve about and I haven’t made a decision yet. I Mak k would work, but I've heard it could be �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25,1996 — Page 5 Several changes in county committees this year Divorce recovery The personal experience of separation and divorce can be extremely painful and overwhelming For many, the greatest loss is losing a relatkmship with someone they felt would last a lifetime. Other losses often include a drop in income and having to leave everything that is comfortable and familiar such as home, neighborhood. church and sometimes place of employment. Recovery for the divorced person starting over may take two yean or even longer. To begin with, a newly single person ex­ periences a disruption in identity. Before the divorce a person may have viewed himself or herself as being part of a unit. Suddenly be or she is managing as a single person, making decisions alone and establishing a new life pattern, which may include a whole new cir­ cle of friends. The process of forming a post-marital iden­ tity can be both scary and exciting. New op­ portunities for growth and self discovery are available for those who choose to seek them. Most newly divorced individuals will go through a period of intense introspection or as qome call it. "obsessive review.” This is when one reviews past events in the marriage and reflects upon what went wrong and how they could have acted differently. This pro­ cess can be exhausting. Yet one can learn from old mistakes and work on changing unhealthy patterns. Divorcedd parents often struggle with the reality of having less time with their children. While this is painful, one can decide to use the time he or she has to make the relationships stronger. Try to plan times together that are enjoyable and provide opportunities for con­ versation and sharing. Eventually, he or she may want to develop new traditions or try ac­ tivities which arc different from the past. Many divorced individuals face social isola­ tion and loneliness. Friends that they thought would be supportive may choose to be loyal to their ex-spouse. Still others may simply feel awkward and unsure of how to relate to their newly single fnend. It is important to develop a strong social network of friends, yet often difficult to know how to get started. Divorce adjustment groups, such as the one offered at Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, can be of help. The Good News Community Network of Grand Rapids also provides a strong ministry to divorced individuals. It seems that some of our greatest periods of growth come during times of adversity. Many have grown spiritually as they have ex­ perienced God’s comfort and care during times of pain and despair. The recovery process may be difficult, but no one needs to handle it alone. It may be your time to reach out to others for comfort and in turn extend the same comfort to a hurting friend in the future. iFI-NAN-ClALf F-O’C-U-Sj the risks and rewards iof sector funds ! When Henry Ford introduced his Model '. hr told car buyers they could have one in Fortunately, consumers have more < hoiccs today. In fact, whether deciding on i car color, a flavor of ice cream or an inestment. Americans have more choices । ran ever. When it comes to choosing mutual funds, ivestors can select from more than 4,000 । ifferent funds offering an almost endless election of investment objectives. There ; re growth funds, balanced funds, income j.xis, growth-and-income funds, and • One type of fund that has gained opulanty in recent years is sector funds hese funds concentrate their investments 1 specific industries, economic segments r geographic regions. It's not uncommon > our changing economy for certain egions or industries to occasionally outperxm others, a.xl these funds try lo take adantage of such opportunities If a sector fund happens to be right in anctpattng where lhe action will be, it may । te same token, if a sector fund happens to hooae an area or industry that suffers a ownurn. it can be affected even more dveraely than a more diversified mutual However, many invesion chooic lector Ixmilies typically offer a variety of .rotor I nds. many of which are unique. Follow i ffered by one mutual fund family. One fund offers a 'non-diversified port- looking to diversify your portfolio, and one or more sector funds meet your invesliucnl goal, and risk tolerance, consult with your investment representative. And. as always, do your homework before you invest. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Clo*a Changa AT&T 66’/. —1’/. Ameritech 57’/. -3 Anheuser-Busch 69’/. + •/. Chrysler 56'/a + 3»/. CMS Energy 30'/. —'/. Coca Cola 73’/. -’/. Dow Chemical 70 + ’/• Exxon 78 —V/. Family Dollar 11’/» —'It Ford 29’/. + 1»/. General Motors 49’/. + ’/. TCF Financial 32’/. + 1% Hastings Mfg. 22'1. +1 IBM +14»/. 103 JCPenney 461/, + 1’/. Johnson & Johnson 87’/. + 1'/. Kmart —»/. 6'/. Kellogg Company 75’h + r/« McDonald's 48'h +3 Sears 405/. —1’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 18'6 —<it Spartan Motors 9’/. -’/. Upjohn 38’/. -•/. MicLcod by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A House committee in Lansing is looking at the possibility of making seat belt use primary traffic enforcement, and the Barry County Sheriff is one of the committee members trying to make it a rex’ity. Sheriff Stephen DeBoer is a member of the Michigan Safety Belt Coalition, as a representative for the Michigan Sheriffs Association. The committee, which meets in Lansing, was formed to take up the issue of making seat belt use a primary enforcement in the state and to gain public support for the bill. The seal belt law has been secondary en­ forcement for 10 years. This means a police officer can only ticket a driver for not wearing a seal belt if the driver has been stopped for some other offense. Primary enforcement would allow police officers to stop drivers solely for not wearing a seat belt. DeBoer said the primary enforcement bill is in the House Transportation Committee. He hopes the bill will be introduced to the House floor some time next month. After an approval by the House, the bill would make its way to the Senate. House Bill 5000 was introduced by State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald (R-Grand Ledge), DeBoer said. A staff member from his office is on the Safety Belt Coalition with DeBoer, as are various businesses and organizations. These include AAA. Ford Motor Company, the American Automotive Manufacturers Association, the Office of Highway and Safety Planning, General Motors, the Department of Public Health and lhe Michigan Health and Hospital Association. DeBoer said he is aware some of the public does not approve of a primary seat belt law. "The big argument I've heard and read about the seat belt law is The police have better things to do than to stop people for seat belt enforcement*." he said. He dispelled that theory with statistics from a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute study. According to the study, in 1993 Barry County spent $8 million on serious crimes, but spent $102.1 million on traffic accidents. Statewide, $5 billion were spent PALMER GRADUATE 6 DAYS HEADACHES ■ NECK A ARM PAIN MIDDLE BACK A SHOULDER PAIN LOW BACK A LEG PAIN • nth countries in Latin America and lhe 1 actfic Rim. Another fund invests in high-quality i toney market instruments of foreign coun­ I ies that historically have experienced low i iflation rates. The objective is to protect I gainst depreciation of the U.S. dollar i dative to other currencies. Today's in estors should have at least a portion of I Kir assets invested internationally; < urreocy fluctuation. Sector funds like this i ffer the opportunity to hedge a portion of ; our investments against this risk. Yet another sector fond offered by this : une family of funds invests in utility com। antes all over the world. The objective is i > capitalize on the traditional high yields of i tilittes while spreading the risk by in­ csting globally. Are sector funds for you? Remember, i Beir concentration within one area or in< ustry increases their sensitivity to adverse < conomic or regulatory developments 11so. this sensitivity almost always results In wider fluctuations in value. But if you’re 948-3170 128 W. Center HOME FOR SALE on ALGONQUIN LAKE-210,000 • • • • • • • • Loh* Fronloge Wolk-out tonch Brick slono •atorior Now roof 3 Bodroomi 3 Bathrooms Two Fir oplocos Custom Mode Draperies • • • • • • • • • County Development - Robert Wenger, chairman: Linda Watson, Emmet Herring­ ton. Lew Newman, alternate. • Finance - Rod Goebel, chairman; Lew Newman. James Dailey. Tim Burd Robert Wenger, alternate. • Personnel - Lew Newman, chairman: Emmet Herrington. Sandy James. Rod Goebel, alternate. • Fa-.ilities & Property - Linda Waison. chairwo..un; Lew Newman. Rod Goebel. Sandy James. Emmet Herrington, alternate. • Centra) Services - Tim Burd, chairman; Linda Watson and James Bailey. Sandy James, alternate. County commissioners also will represent the county on various boards and commis­ sions. Bailey and Watson will serve on the Airport Board; Watson. Wenger and Burd on the Barry-Eaton Board of Health; Herrington and Burd on lhe Community Action Agency; Wenger on the Administrative 911/Central Dispatch Board; Herrington and James on the Classification Committee; Wenger and Herrington on the County Commission on Aging Board: Burd on the Community Corrections Advisory Board. James on the Community Dispute Resolu­ tion Board: James Goebel and Bailey on the Department of Public Works Board; Burd on the Federal Emergency Management Agency Committee; Newman on the Jordan Lake Board; Newman. James and Bailey. Keyman group, which is also open to all commis­ sioners; Bailey and Herrington on the Men­ tal Health Board; Herrington and Wenger on the Mid-Counties Consortium. Newman on the Mortgage Review Board; James on the Parks & Recreation Board; Newman on the Planning & Zoning Board: Newman and Burd on the Potawatomi Recreation. Con­ servation and Development Board: JamesJ Bailey and Wenger on the1 Remonumentation Board; Watson on the Safety Committee; Wenger on the Solid Waste Planning Committee; James and Goebel on the Substance Abuse Board; and James. Burd and Goebel on the Transportation Board. Sheriff joins committee backing new seat belt law Michael W. MacLeod D.C. ‘ t perabons. within the Hate of California." ' b investors interested in such a fund, the tpped not only the allure of California. The primary change in lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners' Standing Committee structure in 1996 Is that each of the seven committees will have an alternate member. Last year, only two committees had alternates. County Board Chairman James Bailey said each alternate is expected to attend at least one meeting quarterly to keep updated and would receive per diems for doing that. The Finance and Facilities & Property committees each have an extra member, in­ creased from three to four. Bailey called r*>e Finance Committee im­ portant because "everything goes through Finance." The workload of Facilities & Property will be heavier because of the pro­ posed KCC facility and other matters. The *96 committees are: • Courts & Public Safety - Sandy James, chairwoman; Tim Burd, James Bailey. Linda Watson is lhe alternate. • Human Services - Emmet Herrington, chairman: Sandy James, Robert Wenger. James Bailey, alternate. Two Decks Professionally Landscaped Sandy Beach Extraordinary Neighborhood Underground Sprinklers Anderson Windows New Well 3's miles from downtown Hasting, Call for appt...(616) 945-2288 23B2 Ottawa Trail, Hastings, Ml on serious crime compared to $12.1 billion on traffic accidents. The money was totaled from medical care, lost wages and property damage, he said. "It's a little different perspective." DeBoer said. A study by lhe Office of Highway Safety and Planning states that in 1994 1.005 people were killed in traffic accidents. Of that. 60 percent were not wearing seat bells It is estimated that 650 lives have been saved since the seat bell law first went into effect lOyemsago. Seat belt use in Michigan has reached 66.8 percent. DeBoer said with just a 10 percent increase in use. the result would be 247 fewer serious injuries and 33 fewer deaths per year. For those who still think the police have better things to do. the sheriff says think again "It hasn't been borne out in the history." he said. "There is no extra cost in enforcement. They (police officers) are already out there." Of the 48 states that have mandatory set belt laws, 10 have primary enforcement. Only Maine and New Hampshire do not have any seal belt laws on their books. DeBoer is asking those who favor House Bill 5000 to call their legislators with their support. n from Congress SMIT The need to reform OSHA Overzealous regulations have loo often hampered wage increase and job growth, with few or no benefits to health and safety. In the mid 1970’s I served as one of Michigan’s nine OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Ad­ ministration) commissioners. There were four members representing labor, four represen­ ting business, and I was the commissioner-atlarge. My experience during those years prov­ ed lo me that too often the regulations did not result in increased safety and health. When we developed the Contract with America in early 1994.1 was aggressive to include in that docu­ ment. our pledge to roll back unnecessary regulations. When it comes to creating jobs, government is more often the problem rather than the solu­ tion. The cost impact on the economy of all federal regulations has been estimated al $500 billion a year. In 1995, in keeping our Con­ tract promise the House passed H.R.9, the Job Creation and Wage Enhancement Act. which among other things, would require agencies to review the economic impact and effect on jobs of their proposed regulations. OSHA’s chief responsibility is insuring the health and safety of American workers. The evidence shows that OSHA is not doing a very good job. Workplace safety, as measured in Barry County is requesting proposals to contract with the County to provide animal shelter services for Barry County. Interested parties should contact the County Administrators Office by February 29, 1996, 220 West State St, Hastings, Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891. The Hastings Area School System with The Christman Company as Construction Manager plan to contract for Bid Package #A-2 Foundations, Masonry, Steel, Aluminum Glazing Systems, and Elevators for additions to Central Elementary and Middle School. Bid documents will be avail­ able, for a $50.00 refundable deposit, at The Christman Company, 678 Front Street NW, Grand Rapids, Mi (616) 454­ 4454, or can be viewed at Dodge, or Builders Exchange after January 24, 1996. Bids are due at the Hastings Area School System Administration Building, 232 West Grand St., Hastings, MI at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 13,1996. For more information please con­ tact Tom Tennessen, The Christman Company (616) 454­ 4454 or Duane Glasgow, Supervisor of Maintenance Service at (616) 948-4400 workplace fatalities, has been improving steadily for many years. Research has cot. eluded that the reason for this success is a more safety conscious employer and employee, as opposed to the reams of rule, and regulations that have been developed b / OSHA. The workplace injury and illness rale actually declined more between 1928 and OSHA’s formation in 1970 than it has since the implementation of OSHA regulations. The bottom line is that OSHA has failed to produce sigificant benefits white putting business and industry through a gauntlet of regulations and inspections. Part of the problem has been that legislation passed by Congress has resulted in regulations that go beyond the intent of the law. Since Congress currently has no real way to review the regulations and nites developed by the ex­ ecutive branch of government, extensive and overzealous regulations often result. In addi­ tion io supporting specific changes in OSHA. 1 will be introducing a regulatory reform bill next month that will allow the legislative branch to review regulations that are developed by federal agencies to implement legislation. This type of legislative review and oversight has worked well in Michigan government and now I am working to imple­ ment similar oversight at the federal level. College bound Juniors & Seniors aid information night is scheduled for Wednesday. Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg High School L.G.I. for you and your parents. The meeting will last about one hour and there will be time for questions you may have. A financial Tb* Hasting* Polic* Dapartinant I* Accepting Application* for th* Position of Parking Enforcement Officer This I* a part-tlma position of approximately 18 hours per week. Applications and job description may be picked up at the Hastings Pollct Dept., 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Ml. Monday t trough Friday between 8 am. & 5 p.m. Deadline Is February 2,1998. The City of Hastings Is an E.O.E. A D A Employer BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION CIVIL ENGINEER Applications for the position of Civil Engineer are being accepted until February 15.1996. The successful applicant for this position must have a B.S. in Civil Engineering (Preferably with a transportation emphasis) and is expected to develop technical and interper­ sonal skills along with Professional Registration within 3-4 years. Salary range is between $30,000 and $35,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Responsibilities include all aspects of the operation of a rural road commission including but not limited to survey­ ing. design of roads & bridges, estimating, specifications, construction engineering & testing on federal aid projects and working with Michigan Department of Transportation and local officials. Send resume to Jack L Kineman. Engineer-Manager. Barry County Road Commission. 1845 West Gun Lake Road. P.O. Box 158, Hastings. Ml 49058. Barry County Road Commission is an equal opportunity employer. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1996 CONSULTANT, continued from page 1 know what's in back of this organization, what their strengths arc... what their rale of success is and so forth. 1 would not want to pass on this without knowing more about it because I tecl that strongly about what grants can do for this county I want the best." he said. Herrington said he had never heard of th* firm and didn't know who the owners were. "This thing fell off the bush here and we're picking it up and running with it before it rots on the giound." Wenger said Burd, who wanted the contact tabled, noted that he didn't receive a copy of the proposed contract in his county mailbox like most of lhe other commissioners had He said he first saw the contract when he hap­ pened to see it Monday on on Administrator Michael Brown's desk. Commissioner Rod Goebel said the con­ tract had been faxed to lhe county Jan. 9. Bailey said the firm has been newly formed by Craig Starkweather, former aide lo retired Stale Senator Jack Welborn for more than nine years, and Pal Doyle, former mayor of Ml. Pleasant. "He (Doyle) was in with their economic development and brought lots of grant dol­ lars to that (Mt Pleasant) area. Currently, he's working with legislation as a liaison in Lansing with the adult education jobs train­ ing." Bailey said. "1 don't think you're going to go out and find 10 comparable companies doing the same thing because the) are trying to answer a need al this point in lime. As far as taking bids. 1 don't think there's anybody out there...." Bailey said. "I would still like lo pursue it to see if there are. in lhe interest of competition." Herrington said. "There just aren't a lol of companies that are doing what lhe service is being offered." Bailey said. "1 think that's lhe reason this was being put together by this company be­ cause it's a service not being offered. There's at the Church of rour Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Piator Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday woniup 900 a m and 10:43 am Sunday Children* church Tuesday prayer and *h*rc lune 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening aervice 6:30 p.m. Youth group owett Wednesday 6:30 p.m abo. Nursery available for all aervicts Bring the whole family GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hauingi Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224. Sunday Services 9:43 a m . BtNe classes for all ages. 10:40 a m Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Youth Meeting with "Youth With a Mesaage" 945-9224; 6:30 p.m Bible Study for all. Thursday, 7:30 p tn. Pn*er and Bible Study - Sharing You. Faith ST. ROBB CATHmuIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Fadw. Charles Fisher. Pamor Smmtey Maaa 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8.00 a m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4.00-4:30 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623 2050 (Delton) after 6 p m weekdays or all day weekends. Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a m — 1921 Book of Common Prayer CEDAR CREEK BOLE, CM* Creek Rd.. I ou. South. Pastor Brmt Branham Ptawe 623-22*5 Sxutay School nt 1000 a m.; Wor ship 11.00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6.00 p m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Siephen Weight (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m ; Sunday School HOD a m ; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p.m Wednesday BiNe Study 7.00 p.m. Awana Program (3 years old ihrough 6th grade) Wednesdays. 6:30-8 p m Teen Center. 7th-l2th grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 wuth at M-79 Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397. Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m.. Sundav School; 10:43 a m Morning wor 600 p.m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship w nh Bob and Pai Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7:30 p m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hmtmgs. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell, PMor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. dasaes for all ages. Morning Wontav 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. f—day Evening Service. 6 •p.m. Wednradsy actmnes 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bibie Quiz (ages 2 through 7 ar first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bibie Qtaz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Re* Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday - 10 a m Sunday School; 11 a.m Mor­ ning Worship. 6 p.m Evening acuvmes Wednesday — 7 p m. — shore groups tn various homes Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study al the church HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Monung Woniup 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please rail for more details Homemade peanut brink now available WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Couto Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her nag. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Church Service 10:30 Youth meeting Wednesday . 6:00 p.m. at the church Bring sack lunch ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131*1 Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd) Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m.; Commu­ nion Services. Moe . Wed.. Fri. at 900 am ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hulmg* Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infix mation call 948-9327 or Re* Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101 St Andrew 's is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod INDEPENDENT CHURCH Ot CHRIST, (mailing address -• 1651 Mathison Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Mimsaer. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 am.. Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship. 600 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. ■ home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mtsuon of St Rare Catholic Chwtti Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Woniup Service; 6:00 p.m. Even■g Service; Wednesday 700 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228 Monung Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh unall group ministry, leaderihip training NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lak, Odma WRIN FUNERAL HOM* Hastings FLEXFAB INCOWOKAHD ot Hasting, HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler. Program'Youth Director Thursday. Jan 25 — 9:30 am Circle Study Lenders meet with Pastor Keller Chapter 6 'The Samaritan Woman". 3 00 p.m. Cndcoe Choir; TOO p.m., "Bed­ time Stones" with Sally Keller (Pre-school thru 2nd graders). Saturday. Jan 27 — lf)0 a.m. Eider*. Deacon*, and Truuee* Elect leave for Church Officer training us Okemos. 300 Middle Youth Feilosvship — skiing at Bit­ tersweet' Sunday. Jan 25 — 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship (service is broaden*! over WBCH AM-FM). Nursery i* provided during Wor­ ship and Annual Meeting 9:50 a m Church School for all ages 10:30 am "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 11 00 a.m. Annual Meeting of the Congregation Elec­ tion of officer* 11:00 a m. Children's Church. 1200 noon Sloppy Joe luncheon Fund-raiser for Youth Summer Mission Project. No middle high youth fellowship tonight. 6.00 Confirmation Class; b 00 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Class. 7:00 pm. Senior High Youth Fellowship. Super Bowl Par­ ty at the Warren'* Wednesday. Jan 31 - 700 p.m. Choir rehear sal. Thursday. Feb. I —9:30a.m.. Circle 92 meets m Lounge; 3:00 p.m. Giris Cadette Choir; 7:00 p.m. Church Life Committee meet*. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wot. Pastor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4 pun. P.O. Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hasnng*. MJ 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9:00 am . Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 a m.. Rev Carl Litchfield. SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Aduh classes. Gaming Per­ sonal Financial Freedom. Foundafional Doctrine* of Faith. The Mmor Prophets-Crilmg God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationship* with your Spowe. Children and Friend* Join us for lhe class that fit* your need* 4 H, Mondays 6 30-8:00 p m. BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p m at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence > and Wednes­ day. 5:15 p m at the Hidden Valley CoMunrerity Center C mmutury Breakfast the third Saturday each mouth 8 00 a.m.. freewill o(*e*'ig. You are invited and welcome. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. co..»-r of Green and Church street*. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Staperi. Musk Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floor* Broadcast of worship aervice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 am. Coffee Feltowship 10:30 a m . Worship 11 *00 a m — with child care for infants and toddler* thru age 4. and Junwx Church for age* 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m WEDNESDAYS. Farm ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6:00 p.m.. Adult Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.. First V. ednevda* <>( month >* Game Night for all age* THURSDAY — Children'* Choir 4 00 p.m.. Youth Handbell* 4 30 p m . Adult Hand bell Choir 6 30 p m . Chancel Choir 7:30 p m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Jan 28 - 8:00 and 10:45 a m Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School tall age*). 100-700 Convene Par ty. Thursday. Jan 25 — 6:30 Children's Choir. 7:00 Adven turer*. 7:30 Aduh Choir. 800 AA. Saturday. Jan 29 - 8.00 NA. Monday. Jan. 29 — 9:30 Quilting Tuesday. Jan 30 - 7 00 SS Staff Wednesday. Jan 31 - 10:00 WW NATIONAL BANK OF WAITINGS Member FDIC TNI HASTINGS SANNI BAND REMINDER 1962 N. Broadway - Heating, ■OSLCY PHARMACY 'Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jattarson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. m Coo* Rd - Hastings. Michigan ksamf BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasting*. Midugi. 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Parear James R. Barren. Asst Pastor. Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a m.. (Treret for all ^ea; 11XJ0 a m. Monung Worthy Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6.-00. Evening -Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana C'.*», 700 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hril. 700 p.m . Adult* Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Aduh Choir practice. an opportunity here...We do feel it gives us a better opportunity to get the grant for the jail." Bailey said Commissioner Sandy James said she un­ derstands Wenger's and Herrington's posi­ tions. but that a grant writer is urgently needed for the jail expansion grant. Wenger wondered how $24,000 could sud­ denly appear in the County Board's budget lo pay for the grant consulting firm when sev­ eral weeks ago the county said it couldn't af­ ford lo pay $20,000 to keep the Barry County/City of Hastings Joint EconomicDevelopment Commission afloat. The JEDC had written county grants in prior yean, but was recently dissolved because of the lack of county funding. "Il's amazing that we have $24,000 show up to hire a grant administrator when we didn't have $20,000 to go with economic de­ velopment." Wenger said. "We don't have any inkling where this money is to come from. I'm very much opposed to picking one company up out of the air that doesn't have a very good track record. They can't have any more than one year under their belt because I know the person who is head honcho on this one and he had another job before this. "I'm not opposed to lhe concept, but we've sent lhe message to lhe city and to other people that we don't have any money for this and all of a sudden we've got $24,000 or more." Wenger said. "I'd like to do a lot more investigation on this and I think if we're using the committee system, by golly we ought lo have the privilege of being able to do that without having a power move by the F.rance Committee," he said. The motion lo approve the contract was introduced by Finance Committee Chairman Goebel. Brown said funds for the grant consultant firm would come from a budget amendment the board passed Tuesday. Goebel explained that the state pays half of Juvenile Court Administrator Robert Nida's salary and that the board had already budgeted the entire salary amount from county funding so the savings to lhe county from that state payment will be used to pay Small Government Consultants. "I don't want the public to think that we went into this blindly and didn't know how we were coming up with the money." James said. FemB. IbuxU AUGUSTA-Fem B. Ruuell. 89, of August, passed ,wiy on Thursday, January 18, 1996 al her residence. .. She vrls born'"on June 29, 1906 in Barry County, the daughter of Cashus and Nell (Fern) Solomoo She attended Tyler School. She wu married to Seward Thomas Russell on Jauary 31. 1924. She spent her time crocheting, making homemade doouts, and bread. Chris was the center of ha life and passed ha faith onto ha family. She invested herself to help ha child­ ren and grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and mocha. She wu a member of Day Bible Missionary Society, the Friendly Birthday Cub, a group that ma once a month for lunch from lhe Augusta-Sherman Lake area and attended Milo Bible Church. She wu preceded in death by ha husband, Seward and grandson. Daniel Wakefield. She is survived by two sons; Cashus Jr. (Gloria) Russell of Augusta; Wendell (Phyllis) Russell of Augusta; three daughters, Leone (James) McKelvey of Augusta; Rosanna (Robert) Wakefield of Phoenix. Arizona; and Linda (Douglas) Huntington of Coloma; eleven grandchildren; twenty great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 22, 1996 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Paul Deal and Pastor Doug Huntington officiating. Burial wu in E. Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo Visiting Nurses o( Kalamazoo or Hospice of Kalamazoo. |Effie M. Jones| BATTLE CREEK - Effie M. Jones, 95. of Battle Creek passed away Monday, January 22, 1996 at Brenda Moore Foster Care Home in Battle Creek. She was born on May 20,1900 in Nashville, The daughter of Fred and Blanche (Holsapple) Hanes. Mrs. Jones lived in lhe Nashville area and moved to Battle Creek in 1929. Mrs. Jones was a homemaker. She was also a seamstress for several years working out of her home. She married Howard P. Jones on February 24, 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband on January 9, 1991. She is survived by her one daughter, Iris McCieery of Battle Creek; one son, Russell M. Jones of Battle Creek; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great grandchil­ dren; seven step-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday. January 25, 1996 at Farley-Estes Funeral Home from 6 to Bpm. Funeral Services will be held on Friday. January 26, 1996 at 10:30a.m. a: Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Services of Calhoun County or the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Farley-Estes Funeral Home. The money eventually will probably be placed under contractual services in the mis­ cellaneous budget. Brown said. "It will not be paid out of contingency... It will be a budget amendment, transferring the money to a line item," Brown said. Wenger also said the recommendation to hire a grant wnter firm should have gone ihrough committee channels "I feel that we should have had the privi­ lege of working through those channels." he said. Wenger said that he had been told that lhe matter would go through the board's County Development Committee, which he chairs Bailey said he had asked Wenger to deal with that subject in his committee before his last two committee meetings "and the subje : has not been addressed or brought have a regular-scheduled meeting. If they' would have both been contained, it wouldhave saved per diems on that, if everybody b; concerned about per diems." Bailey said. "I'm real sick of being accused of having! meetings just to get per diems." Wenger: said. "...Mine is not the top (highest per diems)." "We re under a deadline with this," Bailey^ said. "The sheriff is trying to get a grant (f^r; jail expansion)... Also, we have otMJr: grants. Commissioner Linda Watson said sh<* would like to sec the grant service put up ftC« bids, but that the time frame didn't allow it < "Il's a onc-year contract, not a life tence." she said. In response to her question. Bailey sai^: there might have been two grants that the’ county received ihrough the JEDC last year> He said he definitely knew about one grant. • "Whether or not we’ve hit on the perfect ; answer, it will take 12 months to find out/ ; Bailey said ’of fulfilling lhe need for Up "We had two special meetings." Wenger said. "If you had a special meeting... there are two things that could be on lhe docket, if you're having a meeting rather than have a special meeting for this and then wail to county-wide grant writer. Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters lo the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published The raquiramants are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that win oe printed is the writer's name and community of residence We do not publish anonymous letters. and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that servo as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be acceptod unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be publirned or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire- letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. |Richard D. Hidu| HICKORY CORNERS - Richard D. Hick* 61. of Hickory Corners passed away on Thurs­ day Jwuary 18, 1996 at his residence. He was born on October 29,1934 in Calhoun County, the son of Nathaniel Hicks and Lucille Wiesen. He graduated form WJC Kellogg High School in 1952. Mr. Hicks was employed for 36 yean at Consumers Power Company in Battle Crxk, he retired in 1990. He was a member of the Gull Lake United Methodist Church, Chairman of Parsonage Committee, active in men’s club, National Rifle Association, Local 8106 Battle CreekATX. & CJ.O. Mr. Hicks loved hunting, fishing, traveling, and had a great love for the out-of-doors. Wintered in Florida for many yean. He was married to Barbara Marie Kelley on October 3, 1953. He wu preceded in death by his father Nathaniel Hick* in January of 1980. Surviving is hi* wife. Barban; mother. Luciile Hick* of Port Char’otte, Florida; two daughters, Jerike h. Ernie Rose of Batik Creek, Lorie & William Lewis of Gaylord; one son, Steven & Josie Hicks of Woodland; eleven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Natalie VanWormer of Union City; one brother, William S Hicks of Battle Creek; several nieces & nephews. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, Janu­ ary 21, 1996 at Gull Lake United Methodist Church with Reverend Stephen Charnky & Reverend Sue Petro officiating. Burial wu in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gull Lake United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. I___ _________ I ALTO - Virginia L. Smith, 52, of Alto passed away Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She wu born on February 13, 1943 in Bowne Township, the daughter of Frank and Marguerite (Alkrding) Kauffman. She graduated from Lowell High School and from Grace College and wu married to William S. Smith in Clarksville. Mrs. Smith taught school in Indiana and the Alto Public Schools for 18 years retiring due to ill health. She wu a member of the Calvary Grace Brethren Church of Alto. She wu preceded in death by a brother, Thomu Kauffman on October 28, 1987. She is survived by her husband, William; parents, Frank and Margurerite Kauffman of Hastings; two brothers, Hillis (Jan) Kauffman of Battle Creek. Murray Kauffman of Alto, two sisters-in-law, Inez Kauffman of Alto, and Hekn Bool of Alto; mother-in-law, Leona Smith of Alto; four nephews and one niece. Funeral Services were held on Friday, Janu­ ary 19, 1996 at lhe Calvary Grace Brethren Church in Alto with the Reverend Mick Funderburg officiating. Interment wu in Bowne Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. • : : ' ‘ : ' * .< KdaC.CoMm HASTINGS - Veda C Conklin 87, ot Hast* ings passed away on Wednesday, Jtmay 17, 1996 at the Life Care Center in Plainwell. Mn. Conklin wu born on April 13,190S11 Clinton County, the daughter of Jesse A Gertrude (Lake) Scudder. She wu raised in the Woodland area of Barry County and attended the Friends Scbooi ud (nduated from Hutings High School. She went on to receive nurm tnining it Blodgec Mcmonil Hoi pila1 in G rand Rapida, graduat­ ing t> • leguterol none in 1933. She wu married to Scon Campbell on Maj 23, 1937, who preceded ba in death July of 1964. She then married Leslie Conklin ia Septemba ot 1976, who preceded ha in deal* January ot 1992. Mrs. Conklin did nursing st Pennock Hospi­ tal in Hastings for seventeen years, retiring in 1971 She attended the fonna Baltimore Unitd Brethern Church and the Grace Wesley* Church in Hastings. Also, preceding ha in death were two iafal sons, sista, Ruth Hibbard; and bretha, 1 Scudda. Surviving ha are daughter, Ellen Grey < Delton; two aoca, William Campbell of Nu ville; A Frank Campbell of Augusta, five are sons, one step-daughta, aeveral grindchildre great grarxichildren, step-grandchildren, ste great grandchildren, and twin sister, Vera Hyi of Woodland. Funeral aervicea were held Saturday Janna 20, 1996 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastin with Reverend Jsmea Barren officiating. Burial wu st the Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be nude to tb Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I Hotel May Varney| NASHVILLE - Hazel May Varney. 84, ot Nashville, passed sway on Thursday January 18, 1996 at TenderCare in Hutings. She wu boat on Octoba 16, 1911 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of John and Ida (Hazel) Suiter. She attended lake Odesu Schools and wu married to Merie Varney for 59 years when preceded ha in desth on Septemba 11, 1989n| The couple spent their married life in Nasbg Ville and enjoyed horse racing logetha. S She retired from lhe Viking Corporation Hastings where she worked for ova 30 yearn She enjoyed gardening, needle wort, cerann ics, and being with ha family. She wu also preceded in death by ha ana Jack Varney, brothers, Gaylonl Suiter, Etna son Suita, Alfred Suiter, and Lloyd Suite Surviving are ha daughter, Shirley Dough of Simi Valley, California; 4 sons. Dare Varney of Hastings, Victor Varney of Hu ings, William (Sherry) Varney of OurioOt Richard (Sharon) Varney at NashviU daughter-in-law, Marcia Varney of Hasting 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildrei brotha, William Suiter of Lake Odesu; siste Iva Moore of Byron Center. Funeral Services woe held on Saturda; January 20. 1996 at the Maple Valley Chape Genther Funeral Home with Chaplain Car Smith officiating. Burial wu in Warne Cemetery at Sloe Point in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to 11 Nashville Ambulance Department Arrangements were made by Maple Valls Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in NashviUF* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter Fosters to observe golden anniversary Robert D. and Helen E. Foster of 382 Cor­ des Road. Delton. MI 49046. will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. The couple have three children Robert W. Foster and Linda L. Barry of Battle Creek, and Darrell L. Foster of Gull Lake. They also have five grandchildren and three step­ grandchildren. Robert and the former Helen E. Reid were married January 26. 1946 in Hastings. Robert retired from fanning in 1987 and is a past member of the local township govern menl. lhe Durfee School Board, and the Michigan Farm Bureau organization. Helen retired from Kellogg's in 1991. She is a member of Kellogg's 25 Year Club and does local community service. Those wanting to wish the couple well, may send cards to the above address How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy File No. 96-21 Bl 3-IE Ettote of Ruth E. Niothomor. Social Security No. MM84692. ■ TO AIL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy be barred or of ■ 4.-1 , -A _ «_M__ 1__ yKvoa oy me ronowtng . The decedent, whose lost known address was 4570 E. Gsrltnn Center Road. Woodland. Michigan 48R97 died 11-28-95 An instrument doted Doc. 26. 1979 hot been admitted os the will of the deceas­ ed. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all 4loims against the estate will be forever barred Unless presented to the independent personal representative. Thomas E. Niethomer. 6938 tortton Center Rood. Woodland. Michigan, IB®97 4r to both the independent personal represen Rttive and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further 0tven that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled lo It. Jeffrey S. Mackenzie (F49079) •964 Jordan Rood Woodland Ml 48897 (616)367-4732 (1/23) NEWS NEWS (news of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be lead every week in BANNER CdL. 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! AMHUCAN LUNG ASSOCIATION* Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers Sweden-After many scien­ tific studies. Banta was devel­ oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S. Govern­ ment After extensive testing with amazing results. Banta is now available in this country. The unique ingredients of Banta are proven lo bum fat, decrease appetite, and increase lean muscle tissue. Gary F. of Santa Barbara. California stated, “I lost 11 pounds within three weeks. I feel much better and definite­ ly have more energy." Thomas S., a Pharmacist from San Diego wrote. "I started Banta weighing 215 pounds and lost 20 pounds in 2 months. Incredibly 1 lost inches in ail the right places." In an interview with the Vice-President of Vita Source-"Letters from con­ sumers telling us about their wonderful results have been so positive and overwhelm­ ing. we guarantee Banta to work. The only difficulty we have is keeping our stores in slock." Banta is available at most K-Mart Pharmacies including: Hastings802 W. State St....... 948-9411 The Selection Committee for the Farmers Hall of Fame. Praireville Days met Monday. Jan 22, at the home of Hildred Chase. This committee, made up of nine people who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame in prior yean, will consider the candidates and make the 1996 choices. Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days takes place over lhe Labor Day weekend every year. Gordon Chase drove a tour bus for Hartzler' Charters to Washington D C to the Right to Life Convention over the past weekend. He reports that there is a lot of Hooding between here and the Capitol. They made the trip without incident, however. Zion Lutheran Church held its annual meeting Sunday afternoon. Jan. 2!. following the morning services and a luncheon. Atten­ dance at the meeting was good. The Rev. Albright of the Woodbury United Brethren Church is spending the next several weeks in Honduras, helping to build a new church building there. Mercedes McMillan is living at Heartland Health Care Center. Cards and letters will reach her if sent to her at Heartland Health Care Center. Ionia. Mich. 48846. Boyd Barry has been transferred to Thor­ napple Manor, where he will receive physical therapy and other extended care treatments. Cards and letters sent to him at 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. will be most welcome, as will visits from friends x nd family. Marjorie Blocker is in Pennock Hospital. She was in the intensive care unit for several days, but has improved and is no longer m the unit. Cards will be welcome. She will return to Thomapple Manor as soon as she is well enough. The family of Evelyn Chase invites the public to a parry to celebrate her lOOth-year birthday Saturday. Feb. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. Central Michigan Family Ag Day was held Saturday, Jan. 20. at Lakewood High School. Seventeen different classes were presented, including something tor everyone. Classes included Preserving Family History. Geo Thermal Heating for Your Home. Fun Science for Youth. Improving Fertilizer Utilization Practices, Economics of Intensive Rotational Grazing. Entertaining with a Flair. Handling Sand Laden Dairy Manure. Antiques 101, Establishing Your Hone Pasture. What's New tn Grain Storage or the Farm, Perennials, Bulbs and Annuals for Your landscape. Identifying Safety Risks on the Farm. Is On Farm Composting a Manure Management Option?, Bluebird and Bal Houses for Your Backyard, Don't Throw: Redesign Your Clothing. Selecting the Best Com Silage Variety and Caring for Your Family Pet. There were exhibits and demonstrations in the gym and some large farm equipment out­ side. There also was health screening being done. A brunch, of ham and eggs, hash browns, applesauce, bagels and muffins, coffee and juices, sponsored by the exhibitors, was prepared and served by the Lakewood High School dietary staff. People from the Tri-County area, Barry, Ionia and Eaton counties, as well as people from other nearby counties, made up the participants. The Woodland Alumni Association met Katie Sutter of Clarksville purchasing an ostrich feather from Yvonne Chailender, of Eaton Rapids at the Central Michigan Family Ag day Saturday. The class titled ‘'Don’t Throw: Redesign Your Clothing,” with Judy Rinehart and Trisha Kelly, teachers. Monday. Jan. 22. to begin making plans for the 100-year anniversary of the association. A second meeting will be scheduled for February Watch for lhe announcement of that meeting • NOTICE • Farmers Insurance Group Discover the advantage of having all your major iraurance coverage with Farm­ one Agent provide) mean­ ingful savings and gives last, fair, friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent (or auto, We, fire, commercial, LEGAL NOTICES GARY BEGG, LUTCF Acawt RKNrTGAQf FOMCLOtUM SALE Mt,H0IM,lJh,C0MMKW boat insurance. CARY BEGG AGENCY FELLOWSHIP HALL KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE KCC is coming to Barry County this fall... You can make a difference in a student’s acade­ mic career as a part-time instructor in Accounting, Biology, Business Admin., Math, English, Psycho­ logy, Political Science, Sociology, Humanities, Computer Information Systems or Economics at Barry County Center. Master’s degree preferred. Send cover letter and resume to Personnel, Job #586, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Ml 49017. An Equal Oppor­ tunity Employer/Educator. TROTT AND TROTT tS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Dofoult hot boon modo in tho conditiom of o mortpopo modo by Mkhoel J. Dovidton and Jodi L. Davidson, husband and wife (original mortgagors) and ossumod by Roiooso Assumption Agroomont botwoon Michool J. Dovidson and Jodi L. Davidson, husband ond wifo. to JACK OtEYDEAN STAFFORD datod September 30. 1992 and recorded October 16. 1992. in Liber 556. on page 948. Barry County Records, to Waterfield Financial Corporation. Mor­ tgagee dated Moy 17. 1991 and recorded on Moy 24. 1991. in Liber 516. on pogo 518. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mor­ tgagee lo UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IN­ DIANAPOLIS. on Indianapolis Corporation by on assignment doted Moy 17. 1991. and recorded on Moy 24. 1991. In Liber 516. on pogo 522. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY NINE DOLLARS AND 08 CENTS ($71,659.08). including interest at 9.500% per annum. Under the power ©f sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro vtded. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premrse or some pari of them at public vendue ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. M<h«gon at 2 00 p.m. ociock on February. 22. 1996 Sexi premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Barry County Mich.gon ond ore de str ibed os Lot I of Elmdole Plat, according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in Liber 3 of Plots on Pope 65 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dole of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Dated January It, 1996 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4202 Trott and Trott P.C. Attorneys ond Counselors 30300 Telegraph Road. Suite 201 Binghom Farms. Michigan 48025 File 895125187 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS (2/«) The minutes of the meeting ot the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 23, 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For voor insurant e < all ers. No overlap coverage; N ; , • OPEN HOUSE 1 « • FOR CHARLEY CONVERSE ’ RETIRING FROM THE CITY OF . HASTINGS AFTER 27 YEARS If you have news items, meeting announcerocnu or other items to be included in the Woodland News, call me at 945-5471 evenings, weekends and Monday. Tuesday and Thursday the day lime phone is 948-4881. 13 S Mkttgan. HsMiogs. Ml «St IkMSMU X XXXXXXXXXXXX X X X CENA'S and second shifts, varied hours available. X IfFlrat X not M ready certified: X NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS X Earn $500 upon successful completion of a X two week training course and state certifica­ X Excellent employment opportunities for X X tion. Individuals who are Interested In the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer X health insurance, vacation and Illness benefits X and a starting wage of 88.56 per hour. Classes February 14 and end February 28. The first X 6start X days of class will be from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 pjn. and the last 4 days of class will be from X 8:15 am. until 3 00 p.m. If you are Interested in X this class, please come to Thomapple X X taking Manor between 800 a.m. and 4 JO p.m. Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before X Fab. 8, 1988. Applications chosen to take the X ciass do not pay for the class No phone calls X X X THORNAPPLE MANOR X 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 X EOE y A X XXXXXXXXXXXX X Introducing Sweet Valentine Make your Valentine Barbie Doll Dressed in a gown inspired by Hallmark Archives, Sweel Valentine BARBIE is first in the Be My Valentine Collector Series? A Hallmark exclusive. cards, photo holders, photo mats and coupons make every Valentine feel truly special. It's fun to do and easy, too! Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9 to 7; Saturday 9 to 5 lUMaxiMiuM kad w4 hamwtew Mew*, tec CIWJ MmM. tec AlKapwUwnarf �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 25, 1996 Dear New York: Has Lydia asked your opi­ nion? If you told her that being taped in this manner would cheapen her in the eyes of hdr son’s friends, would it make any difference?] have a feeling the answer to both these ques­ tions is NO. but it’s worth a try. On the outside chance that you can get through to this vain woman, tell her how yo(i feel, and let's hope she listens. LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE NOTICE January 10. 1*96 AN pretant. Agenda approved. Approved resolution supporting Sorr, County Hood Commission efforts lo acquire asphalt plant with 1 mill for I year. Carlene Schuster appointed to serve on land Use Plan Advisory Committee. Motion approved the Amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Monogement Plan Approved motion to revise Budget Approved vouchers in amount of 125.169.53. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara tori (1/25) RUTLAND cwurftit TOWMMNP January 10. 1996 Regular board meeting 7 30 p.m. Present. House. Polmer. Hansford, Munjoy. Bed­ ford. Edwards. Commissioner James. Pat Sharpe and three residents. Absent: Bradley. Treasurers ond Zoning reports received and placed on file. Final budget adjustments for 1995 approved. Motion to hove Siegfried Crondoll Vos and Lewis as auditor Motion to continue with Mich Par Plan for Township Insurance AAotion to hove Capitol Consultants to continue with improvements to the Township Holl. Vouchors approved for payment. Adjournment ot 1:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (1/18) January II, 1996 Present: Kaiser. Daniels. Alierding. Marlow Smith. C. Kosior. M Forman. AAeetmg coiled to order at 8 20 p.m. by Super­ visor Kaiser. Purpose of the meeting to accept resignation of Treasurer. Beverly Alierding and to appoint Marlene Forman as Treasurer as of February 1. 1996. Second purpose of meeting was to discuss the special permit proposal of Clayton Swift to con­ struct an adult foster core homo on Peake proper­ ty. No objection but need more Information. Adjourned meeting at 8:45 p.m. William Daniels. Clerk Attested to by: David Kaiser. Supervisor (1/25) Robert A. Tremoin * Associates. P.C. is attempting to collect a debt ond any information obtained will bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by DARRYL B CARPENTER * BRENDA L. ANGUS to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S. DEPT OF AGRICULTURE now known as USDA RURAL ECONOMIC * COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mor tgogoe. dated November 14. 1988. ond recorded on November 17. 1968. in Liber 475. on pogo 431, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which moi tgoge there is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of fifty-five thousand three hundred fifty one ond 60/100 Dollars (855.351.60). including in­ terest ol 9.500\ per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case modo ond op proved, notice is hereby given that void mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. at 11 00 a m. on March 7. 1996 Said premises ore situated in CITY OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan and ore described os: LOT 6 OF REPPERT ACRES. ACCORDNG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26. OIL AND GAS LEASE BETWEEN ROSS REPPERT ANO LENA M. REPPERT. HIS WIFE AND MIO EX­ PLORATION CO. DATED 7-28-70 RECORDED 9-17-80 IN LIBER 332 ON PAGE 317. ANO CORRECTED IN UBER 332 ON PAGE 319. RESTRICTIONS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 293 ON PAGE 151 RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSUMERS POWER COM PANY AS RECORDED IN LIBER 243 ON PAGE 217 RELEASE OF CHANNEL CHANGE TO MICHIGAN STATE HWY DEFT. RECORDED IN LIBER 264 PAGE 397. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dale of such sale. DATED January 25. 1996 USDA. RURAL ECONOMIC * COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremoin 8 Associates P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 b.<minghom. Ml 48009-6616 (2-22) See ’Anonymous' On the edge Dear Ann Landen: Two years ago. my mother died of cancer. She was suffering a lot toward the end. but I never left her side. We shared more than a mother-daughter relationship. Mom was my best friend I never had a problem she couldn't solve. Growing up. we moved a lot because of Dad’s work. Thu was hard on me. especially when I got to high school, but one thing always remained the same - Mom and me. We had each other. Now she is gone, and I’m lost. I’m now 22 and currently in a relationship with a man who is abusive, but I stay because I’m afraid of being alone. 1 have problems sleeping, and when I do sleep. I have terrible nightmares about Mom. I cry a lot for no reason. I'm often depressed and don't have much of an appetite. 1 have shut everyone out of my life except my family. I have said "no” to my friends so often they have quit calling me. I want to be happy again and go out the way I used to. but 1 can't seem to pull myself together no matter how hard I try. The few people around me constantly worry about me and keep asking if I'm OK. want to get help but I don't know where to go. I don't like the idea of group therapy, but I can't afford a psychiatrist. Can you give me any advice? I would be more grateful than you will ever know. -J.E. in Georgia Dear J.E.: It sounds to me as if you are on the ragged edge dangerously near a nervous breakdown. I urge you to ask your family doc­ tor at once to prescribe medication to help you sleep and something to enhance your appetite. Sleep deprivation and under-nourishment can lead to al) sorts of problems. You need psychiatric help. If you can’t af­ ford it. group therapy is a viable option. Even if you don't like the idea, don't write it off. There IS help for you. and 1 hope you will get it. Please look into The Family Service Association and Recovery Inc Twenty-two u awfully young to give up on life. Good luck and God bless When 1 was very young. I called her "Grandma Vanilla." Everyone thought it was very cute. I’m happy to report she is doing well and is now a charming 97 years old. — K.C., Buffalo, Minn. Dear K.C.: According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, in 1898. Spain gave the Philip­ pines to the United Slates as part of the treaty at the end of the Spanish-American War. If anyone in Minneapolis can fill in the missing pieces, please let me hear from you. I'll bet somebody up there knows the whole story about Nickolaus Mueller and Manila Philapina. Pitch in. all you history buffs. You can have a ball with this one. Gem of the Day: Bad officials are elected by good people who are too lazy to vote. She's so vain Dear Ann Landers: My sister. "Lydia." age 38. divorced her husband almost im­ mediately after their son. "Alex." was bom. Lydia has been spoiling this boy rotten ever since. He is now 17 and attends a prep school in the East. A recent development has me stunned. Alex was very anxious to get into a certain club at school. Yesterday, he was voted in and is so thrilled he can’t see straight. As pan of the initiation, the boys gave Alex a video camera and told him he has to make a video of ’as mother getting undressed. The club members show these "initiation" videos at parties and charge to see them. When Lydia told me this. I was too upset tn respond. The fact that her son would consider asking his mother do such a thing shows how little respect he has for her What is worse is that Lydia is actually considering it. I should tell you that she is very proud of her youthful figure and wears clothes that show it off. In my opinion. Alex’s request is totally in­ appropriate. and I am confused and troubled by my sister's reaction. I don’t know what to say without alienating her completely. Any ideas? - Stymied in New York Dear Ann lenders: While 1 was away on business, my fiance trashed my finances and then lied to me about where the money went. He was supposed to pay my bills, but he didn't do it. I left him the cash, like a fool, and he spent it gambling. When "Al” didn't pay the bills, we were evicted from our apartment I'm now living with relatives, and he is with his father We have been kicked out of two other apart­ ments because of our loud arguing I would get so angry when Al came home drunk that I'd scream at him. and he'd scream back Then the pots and pans would fly. but he never did hit me. We have had many eye-opening discussions since he gambled away the rent and food money, and we have worked through a lot of problems. Al hasn't had a drink for five weeks and warns us to get another apartment together. I’m afraid he will slip back into his old bad habits and then MY behavior would be unacceptable. (I have a short fuse.) Should 1 move back in with Al and give oUr relationship another chance, or should I jum move on and look for somebody else? 1 love this man. but he really did disappoint me. I am terribly confused and could use a fresh opi­ nion. Ann. -Coogk in Milwaukee Dear Milwaukee: Don’t move back with Al. Tell him if he is serious about cleaning up his act. he can prove it by going with you for joint counseling. It sounds as if alcohol has a lot to do with Al’s problems. A competent counselor will probably send him to Alcoholics Anonymous And also check into Gamblers Anonymou’ (see your phone book). Good luck to both of you. You’re going to need it. Have /rouble sleeping ai nigh/ and d m't want to get involved in a novel? "A Colle tian of My Favorite Gems of the Day'' is the perfect bed-stand mate. Send a self-addrssed. long, business-size envelope and a chxk or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Collection, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. lil. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $625). Copyright 1996 Creator* Syndicate. Inc.; 3 TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Historic name COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN Dear Ann Landers: Here is one more "name" story for you Meanwhile, perhaps you can help solve a mystery for me and my family. My grandmother was bom on Aug. 4. 1898. My great-grandfather. Nickolaus Mueller, was paid $10 by the mayor of Minneapolis to name the child Manila Philapina As I was growing up. 1 was told that something happen­ ed on that date in the Philippines that caused the major (I don’t know his name) to offer this cash award - which I'm sure was quite an in­ centive back then. Can you fill tn the missing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Lakeside Drive Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 11 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that lhe Township Board of the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of lhe paving and improvement of Lakeside Drive Road, a private road (the “Improvements"), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, has made its final determination of the Lakeside Drive Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 11, which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the improvement and against which all or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed. The special assessment district includes the properties described by the fol­ lowing permanent parcel numbers: 08-007-019-003-00 08-007-0204)29-00 08-007-020-031-20 08-007-020-033-00 08-00■’-020-033-10 08-007-240-001-00 08-007-240-002-00 08-007-240-003-00 08-007-240-004-00 08-007-240-005-00 08-007-240-005-10 08-007-240-006-00 08-007-240-007-00 08-007-240-008-00 08-007-240-009-00 08-007-240-010-00 08-007-2404)11-00 08-007-240-012-00 084)77-2404)13-00 084)07-240-014-00 084)07-240-015 00 084)07-240-0164)0 08-007-2404)16-10 084)07-2404)184)0 084)07-240-0194X1 084)07-2404)19-36 08-007-240-020-00 08-007-240-021-00 08-007-240-023-00 084)07-240-026-00 084)07-240-0294)0 084)07-2454)01-00 08-007-245-002-00 084)07-2454)034)0 084)07-245-004-00 084)07-245-005-00 08-007-245-006-00 084)07-2454)07-00 08-007-2454)084)0 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the dis­ trict. which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitled lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY. THE 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1996. AT 6:30 O’CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5643 S. WALL LAKE ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CON­ SIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. BOY. Dalton James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 23 at 7:53 a.m. to Tari and Johnnie Stayion. Caledonia, weighing 7 lbs.. 9M ozs. and 21H inches long. BOY, David Joshua, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 10 al 4:32 p.m. to Hector and Tammy Berdecia. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kylie Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 10 at 12:44 to Tami and Ray Johnson. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 20in­ ches long. GIRL, Kylee Rae. bom al Pennock Hospital on Jan. 12 at 3:45 a.m. to John and Tammy Nemetz. Hastings, weighing6 lbs.. 4ozs. and 20 inches long GIRL, Kay Cee Mairc. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 12 at 11:20t..m. to Kelly and Clayton MacKenzie. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 12V5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Victoria Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 12 at 12:09 p.m. to Mana and Bryan Fuller. Middleville, weighing 6 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. James Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 13 at 2:52 p.m. to Michael and Margaret Hamilton. Clarksville, weighing 8 lbs.. 4% ozs. and 19^ inches long. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk al the Township Hall for public examination. BOY. Andrew John, bom al Pennock Hospital on Jan. 14 at 4:57 a.m. to Terry and Lisa Ketchum. Plainwell, weighing 7 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTER­ EST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT M AY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be file with the Township by letter prior to lhe hearing, in which case a per­ sonal appearance at the hearing is not required. BOY, Nicholas Bernard, bom al 11:15 a.m. on Jan. 16 at Blodgett Hospital lo Chris and Parry Eckman, weighing 7 lbs.. 8ozs. and 21 inches long. Grandparents are Karen and Jerry Eckman of Hastings and Alex Barsy of Royal Oak. This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: January 8. 1996. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Township of Hope Jerry Dean Alierding 11. Springfield and Wendy Sarah Ward. Hastings. Hershel Joe Louis Dawson. Jr.. Shelbyville and Debbie Louise Garcia. Shelbyville. Stan Edward Grabski. Hastings and Kathryn Susan Ball. Hastings. (Lake Odessa NEWS There is a minimum of activity slated for civic meetings in the coming week, with the rest of the month having a fifth Monday, fifth Tuesday, fifth Wednesday. However., on Thursday. Feb. 1. at 7:30 p.m. there will be meeting of Habitat for Humanity at Lakewood United Methodist Church. On Friday. Feb. 2. there will be a dinner to benefit Lakewood Christian School at the Central United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, starting at 4:30 p.m. Take-out meals are available. On Saturday. Feb. 3. there will be a solo and ensemble event for the Lakewood High School band. The VFW Sunday morning breakfasts continue. Belated iter.is come from Dec. 10. when the Peacock family had its traditional Christmas gathering at the Congregational Church. Those present were the Keith Hallers and the John Lich family; Betty Carey's family, Roger and Deb Winkler and family, Larry and Debbie Winkler and family; Tom Peacock's family. Carolyn. Mark and Diane Haney of Ionia; David and Shari Noyce and family of Clarksville; Dick's fanuly. Diane Rubin and family; Sue and Keith Windes and family of Carlton Township; Harry and Helen of Westphalia; Greg and Danelle Florian of Eaton Rapids; and their mother and grand­ mother. Reine Peacock. A meal and a visit from Santa were part of the day’s event. Most of the same Peacock family members were at a gathering of the family of Betty and Pete Carey on Dec. 31. along with Mike Winkler and family, the Dominican sisters who are their aunts and the fiances of two of the grandchildren On Jan. 11, several family members attend­ ed the funeral of Eugene Jacobs at Appleton. Wise. He was a brother-in-law of Reine Peacock. Family members who attended were the Richard Peacocks. Betty Carey. Hany Peacock. Mr. Reine Peacock. Sr. Carmelia of Ubly, and Sr. William Mary of Wright. Terri Campbell of Grand Rapids was given all the genealogy material belonging to her uncle. Marshall Cook of Hastings and Wall Lake. She is now attempting to gather more material on the Wheeler family of Woodland Township from which the earlier Marshall Cook family came since the Cook wife was Belle Wheeler She was a descendant of the Haight family, earliest settlers of Woodland Township, along with Charles Galloway Mrs. Campbell is a member of the D.A.R.. with ten ancestors who served in the Revolution Central Michigan Ag Day was another suc­ cess. Breakfast was served until 12:30 with an ample meal at a bargain price, which was ob­ viously underwritten by Ionia County Na­ tional Bank.and Union Bank. FFA members and their Ag teacher provided assistance in lhe hallways and classrooms. The Cooperative Extension staff planned the day. Several classes were led by staff members from MSU. lake Odessa's Martin Habecker was the resource person for the session on new grain storage methods on farms. The class on "Entertaining with a Flair" was led by a Lan­ sing caterer. A Charlotte landscape engineer was a last-minute replacemcni in a class on perennials, bulbs and annuals The afternoon speaker was Chick Moorman of Saginaw. with an excellent presentation on "Farm Family Spirit: A Celebration of Love. Strength and Solidarity." This was very wor­ thwhile and entertaining, but it drew only a ) fraction of attendance, a humorist featured m an earlier year drew. One difference may be that in the earlier year, winners of the many door prizes were announced at intervals through the auditorium session whereas thb year the winners were posted outside thf cafeteria al noon. Obviously people collected their door prizes and left with the newer arrangement. In the gym. one could buy ostrich feathers or eggs from which chicks had hatched. The average hen lays 40 eggs per year. An Eason Rapids couple had other fascinating items concerning ostrich* at their table A Hopkins company had a display of orchard equipment Another firm had an album of pictures of homes in nearby counties with geothernud beating and their annual heating costs. Health screening was taking place in one room much of the day. Door prizes included a model plane, a carbon monoxide detector, a toy trac­ tor and many other goodies provided by the exhibitors. Prizes were awarded from the list of the registrations. Among the many relatives who came for the Thursday funeral of Ethel Goodemoot last week were Sharon Brink and Jeanne Mulford of Monroe. Gary Goodemoot of Williamston. James McDowell of Birmingham. Grep Goodemoot and family of Rochester Hill*, the Warren family of Banfield. Bob and Rosie McDowell of Grandville. Tim and Marti Matthew*. Kathy and Tim Warren of Delicti and many others. Jack Lambert, retired Lakewood art isistructor. underwent surgery last week to relieve cranial problems resulting from a fall last November. On Friday he was moved into another room and became a roommate of another retired teacher. M*:vin Shanks, who went by ambulance Friday morning f< r medical care and tests. Marv made rap: I recovery from his symptoms on Saturday, b t remained for further tests. Ionia County’s Soil and Water Conservi lion District's newsletter publicizes lhe annu I tree sale which will continue through Mart i 25. In addition to trees the district has for sa : tree mats, supertube treeshelbers, comf r shelters, books on landscaping for wildlife and woodworking for wildlife. Through Ja grant with Kent and Montcalm countie*. Ionia County now have the services of a forester for one week of each month. Candidates fpr membership on the board of directors aje Gary Brownell. Christa Ramon-Loucks a*d Ron Reisbig Jr. > It was reported Sunday morning that Glean Dcsgragges was to receive a heart transplafu at Loyola University hospital following tie implant of an artificial heart recently. The State Journal reports a Lakewood vic­ tory in lhe Mason Invitational for girftj' volleyball on Saturday. There were three seis of three teams each Lakewood girls won oMer Pewamo-Westphalia 15-11 and 15-11. This gave Lakewood entry to the finals, where thiy won over Haslett 15-2 and 15-3. Players men­ tioned were Angela Rufner with 11 kills, eight digs and three blocks. Addie Radcliff is a set­ ter who served a 4-0 run and Joni Daniels put the team in a 14-12 lead. The two Ionia Coun­ ty teams are two of the best vollevball teams in the state. Last year Lakewood girls were state runners-up Coach Kellie Rowland was quoted as saying they have only one senior and only two had floor experience before this season. Lakewood is ranked No. 10 in Class B and Pewamo-Westphalia is rated No. 1 in Class C �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1996 — Page 9 The story begins in Amsterdam, Fulton County. N.Y.. where Charles McQueen was born on Sept. 3. 1817, t ae of eight children. He lived there with his parents until they mov­ ed to Wyoming. N.Y., in 1825. They made a home there which was still in the family al the ume of his death in 1902. He was in failing health and it was felt that some time away from the farm might be helpful. At age 16. he became a sailor on fishing and trading vessels. He spent three years sailing and visited most of the North and South American pons. After he left the sea. he spent the next few years working at many things. He saw a future in lhe west and in the winter of 1845 he purchased some land in a place called Tbornappie Township. Barry County. Mich. On April 23. 1846. he and his friend. John Robertson, started the 11 -day trip to their new homes. They arrived on May 3. 1846, and on May 4. Mr. McQueen cut lhe first limber on his land, which was located on Section 24. and John Robertson took land on Section 25 of Thomapple Township. Ebenzer Rathbum had taken up land on Section 25 in 1843 and had already built a dwelling. Charles McQueen and John A. Robertson boarded with the Rathbums while they were building their own homes. While they were boarding, one day after spending the day working on the building preparing for the raising, which would take two days, the landlady told Mr. Robertson that all of the butter was gone and she felt that they must have some. He went on foot to Hastings, a distance of ten miles. All he could get was one pound. It was strong and had some age so one pound filled the need. An Indian called Chippewa owned 40 acres with a log cabin on it north in Section One. The stagecoach line ran from Hastings to Grand Rapids running through the Bliss farm. Another pioneer named McQueen also came to Thomapple Township. Archibald McQueen was bom in Amsterdam, Fulton County N.Y. in 1819. When he was 6 years old the family moved to Wyoming County. on Feb. 16. 1876. For five years they lived on and farmed a place near Coopersville. They had six children. Katherine. Charles P . Edna Belle and R. Ely survived their parents. In 1881. the couple left the farm and moved into Coopersville, where E.J. went into the implement business which he operated for the next 17 years. In 1899, his health suffered a setback and he retired from the business and lhe family moved to lhe McQueen homestead east of Middleville. Brother-in-laws of Isabella McQueen McNaughton. John Otto and Frank D. Pratt, had a hardware and machinery business in Middleville. In 1900, the two brothers-in-law sold lhe business to the third brother-in-law. E.J. McNaughton, who operated the business until 1913. when he again returned to farming until his death on Nov. 21, 1919. Isabella McQueen McNaughton made a home where ever she and Edwin lived, in Coopersville she attended the Methodist Episcopal Church and was very active as a member and a worker. E J. McNaughton was also involved in the church in Coopersville. When the family returned to the McQueen homestead, just east of the village of Mid­ dleville. both she and Mr. McNaughton af- filiated with the Congregational Church in the village of Middleville, giving their support to all of the projects of the church. Their home was a gathering place for the young people of lhe church and the community. R. Ely McNaughton is shown as owner of the McQueen-McNaughton property on the 1938 Thomapple Township plat map. Kitty McQueen Otto is shown as the owner of the farm on the north side of the road and Frank D. Pratt is listed on the farm to the west of the Otto Farm, in 1996, Tom and Jerri Otto still arc on lhe farm in Section 24 and Richard McNaughton lives on the McQueenMcNaughton place on the south side of the road in Section 25. This article only touches on the history of these pioneers and their families who first came and cleared the southeast comer of Thomapple Township so long ago. Sources: History of Allegan and Barry Counties. 1880; Archives of lhe Middleville Sun; obituaries preserved by Dorothy Com­ ing; interviews and family papers of Richard ' McNaughton: Barry County Clerk's office. Vital Statistics: Plat maps. 1840. I860: 1873: 1895: 1913: 1928; 1938; and 1993. LEGAL NOTICES: BAMTYTOWNtMP ■agalar Moating Congregational Church, Middleville, Velderman Collection. N.Y., where he lived until 1858. in 1945 he married Ann McVean and they had four children, three daughters and one son Ann McVean McQueen died on Feb. 11. 1856, leaving four motherless children. Ar­ chibald had suffered some severe financial losses and decided to move to Michigan with his fb» r motherless children. He took up land on Section 36, Thomapple Township, in 1858 Archibald McQueen spent the next 40 years clearing his farm, raising his children and tak­ ing part in the local community and the Con­ gregational church in Middleville. He died on Feb. 11, 1901, the same month and date as his wife had died on 45 years before. Charles McQueen married Mary Campbell on Nov. 22, 1855. They lived on the farm un­ til 1899, when he retired and they moved to Middleville. Mary and Charles had three daughters. (1/25) far tfw Caaatv of Barry OBDCB OF PUMJCATKM File No. 95-44I-DO Hon. James H. Fisher JOAN M. McCLURKIN Plaint iH Isabella Queen McNaughton Plat map from 1860. LARRY J. McCLURKIN. Defendant David A. Dimmers (Fl2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS. McPHILLIPS B DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (816) 945-9596 At a session of said Court hold in the City of Hostings. State of Michigan, on tho flth day of January. 1996. PRESENT Honorable James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge On the 15th day of August, 1995. on action was filed by Joan M. McClurkin. Plaintiff, against Larry J. McClurkin. Defendant, in this Court to obtain a Judgment of Divorce. H IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Larry J. McClurkin. shall answer or take such other ac­ tion ot may bo permitted by law on or before tho 28th day of March. 1996. Failure to comply with this order will result In a judgment by default against such defendant for the rohof demanded in the complaint filed In this Court. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (P12793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS. McPHILLIPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. AU 49058 (2/1) citeeir ettoeuM sHcuum Ertrtng Mortgage, land Coniroctj Bdaan Payrrem Due Port Due Taxes Divorce Settlements Cart Out Pentcl Propemes ALmMATHT N0ITUCE soumoss 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 By rolling it over into an IRA, you may delay pay­ ing taxes on your distribution. Call or stop by today for the details. 228 North Church Hastings, MI 49058 Swiss Scientists Discover New Energy Product 616-945-3553 Edwardjones Lugano, Switzerland-After 25 Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 yean of research Lightning 828 was developed with the help of Swiss Laboratories. After exten­ sive testing with amazing results, bghtning 828 is now available in the United States. Scientists arc amazed at Lightning 828’s results on improved memory, attitude and athlettc performance. In a double blind cross-over trial on university students in Italy. Lightning 828 was given twice daly for 12 weeks. The results were astonishing. Students obtained higher scores in math, logic and physical education. This new discovery has been a windfall for working and active and around mid-afternoon need a little extra lift. Lightning 828 when taken in the monung gives a sustained, bal­ anced form of energy throughout the day. of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE RETIRING? Member SIPC Marie D. Christensen energ) NEWS TROTT AND TROTT 1$ ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made M the conditions of o mortgage made by Carl R. Cronmore and Lourie A. Cronmore, husband and wHe to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 14. 1990 and recorded on December 14. 1990 in Liber 309. on page 483. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignment to UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS by an assignment dated February 28, 1995. and reaxded on March 8, 1995, in Liber 626. on page 154. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is datenod to bo duo at tho dote hereof the sum of FORTY-FIVE THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE AND 36 CENTS ($45,923.36). including interest at I0J0OX per annum. Under tho power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 2T0 p.m. o’clock on February 15. 1996. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described as; Commencing at tho Northwest corner of tie Southwest 1 /4 of tho Northwest 1 /4 of Section J4. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West, thence East 12 rods, thence South 14 rods, thence West 12 rods, thence North 14 rods to tho place of beginning. Tho redemption ported shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with tho 194BQ 600.3241 a. In which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho dote of such sale. Dated: January 4. 1996 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (B10) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30300 Tslsgraph Road. Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 Filo 895124888 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IND4ANAPOEIS (2/1) We Refinance • • • • • • people that seem to run short of Plat map from 1938. M0BT8ABK FOBKCLOBUBK MLK Jonuory 2. 1996 Mooting colled to ordor al 7 30 p.m. All Board mombort prooont. * Minutes of Dec. 6, 1995 meeting approved o» presented. Treasurer balances accepted os rood. Delton Library Building Fund received a gift of 123.000 from GILMORE FOUNDATION Board approved resolution accepting BFI to ex­ port refuse out of the TWP. Accepted total bills of $149,470.86 as presented, total including Orchard St. Water and 1/4 budget payments. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully, William Wooer. Supervisor Barry Township Clerk Isabella. Kitty and Alice. Kitty McQueen married John Otto. Alice McQueen married Frank Pratt and Isabella married E.J. McNaughton. Charles McQueen died at age 85, at his home in Middleville, with his family nearby. Mary Campbel] McQueen died m 1912. John A. Robertson was bom in Peebles. Peebleshire, Scotland, one of three boys. He moved to the township of Broughton when he was 5 years old. He lived there until he immigrated to America, arriving in New York on Juy 8, 1842. He went to Albany, N.Y., where he lived with his cousin. James Dickson, and then moved to Covington. N.Y. There he teamed up with Charles McQueen and they came to Michigan together, leaving Covington. Wyoming County, N.Y., on April 28. 1846 and arriving at their farms after dark on May 3. 1846. Mr. Robertson bought a wagon and hired a team to take them to Buffalo, then by boat to Detroit, where they purchased a team of un­ broken oxen and cotton cloth to cover their wagon. When they arrived at their land in Thomapple Township. Barry County, they began to build their houses and clear the land immediately. It was not unusual for him to plow the new land all day. turn the oxen into the woods to feed, and take the plowshares to Yankee Spr­ ings. a distance of eight miles, to the nearest blacksmith shop to have them sharpened. Der­ by Doyle was the pioneer blacksmith. He would work sometimes until midnight to take care of his customers. Mr. Robertson would pick up and log all day and then do the burning in the evening to clear the land for planting. John A. Robertson married Sara A. Blake on May 22. 1852. They had one son. Walter J. Robertson. John became active in lhe com­ munity. was a Mason and a member of the Ir­ ving Congregational Church. As was mentioned earlier. Isabella Mc­ Queen. the daughter of Charles and Mary Campbell McQueen, married Edwin J. McNaughton of Caledonia. Edwin J. McNaughton was bom May 18. 1850. on a farm in Caledonia on what later was the Proctor farm. Al the time of E.J.’s birth, it was known as the McNaughton Tavern, or Oak Grove Tavern. He lived there until the age of 10 when his parents moved the family to a farm near Coopersville. Mich., where he grew into adulthood. E.J. McNaughton met and married Isabella McQueen from Middleville. Thomapple Township. Barry County. They were married | During an interview in Chicago, a beautician stated. "1 used to go home exhausted after being on my feet all day. Now it’s just incredible I go home with extra energy and really enjoy my family more" bghtning 828 is a necessary Hastings BANNER boost for students, professionals SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 bghtning 828 is now available and senior citizens at most K-Mart Pharmacies including: Hastmgs8O2W State St........ 948-9411 CHILD CARE CIVER Part-time Monday-Friday Afternoons PENNOCK HOSPITAL has a part-time opening for a child care giver at the Learn 'n Play Child Care Center In Hastings, Michigan. The suc­ cessful candidate must be dependable and possess strong interpersonal skills for working with the children, parents, and staff. A High School Diploma, 12 credit hours In Child Development or a Child Development Associate (C.D.A.) or a combination of education and experience Is required. References are required. Responslblltles include assisting In the dally supervision and curriculum of toddler age children, assisting with snack/lunch prepara­ tions, serving, and clean-up, and managing the classroom when the primary teacher Is absent from room. Please submit resume/ appucatlonto: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1996 Southeastern's special education program outlined for school board by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The special education program at Southeastern Elementary in Hastings was the focus of an educational presentation at the Board of Education meeting Jan. IS. Ellyn Main, special education leather from Southeastern, explained the program to the board. Two programs, one for learning dis­ abled (LD) students, the other for emotion­ ally impaired (El) kids, are taught al Southeastern, she said. The Barry Intermediate School District provides special education programs for both Delton and Hastings, including trainable mentally impaired, severely mentally im­ still Chapter I programs in reading and math that can serve the children. Main said. Special education teachers al Southeastern (each language arts and maih and do tutoring in social studies, she said. Some student are more successful with paired. pre-phmary impaired and hearing and visually impaired and children with multiple impairments. Special education programs are available from birth to age 26 in lhe State of Michigan, which is higher than the federal mandates of from 3 lo 21. A resource room, which is used by chil­ dren from I 1/2 lo 2 1/2 hours a day and a LD classroom for uses for longer periods arc available for the students. Main said. They also go to several regular classes such as music, gym and physical education. If a student after being tested by a school psychologist and perhaps a social worker, doesn't qualify for special education, there are verba) testing, so that's what they get. "The Southeastern teachers arc wonderful on all tests." Mam declared "We teach the students strategies to cope with their special qualities," she said. "Together, we provide enough support to those kids to get them through the day." "Southeastern has a lot of wonderful activ­ ities. Classroom instruction is whatever they need, if it’s one-on-one, that's what we pro­ vide. "They learn words, phrases, sentences and vocabulary, and a lot of auditory skills." she said. Hands-on math is taught. In special education, lhe day has to be or­ derly. consistent and with no surprise, she Northeastern Elementary students get ready to jump for a healthy heart stressed. Working inside that order, the student knows what to expect. "We use a ’driving* method of learning," she said. "If they happen lo gel into ’reverse.' we just go over what they’ve learned. If you’re in ’drive,* you're making good progress. "In 'neutral,' they may be stuck for a lime, and when they get into ’overdrive,' we say, they're rolling now! "They may go into ’first' or 'second' gear sometimes; we just encourage them to 'go one step further, go one step further — you can make it!,*" she said. "I have students who are leaders in the regular ed classrooms." Main said. "I have students on the student council and on safety patrol. They're all just kids." Southeastern Elementary practices the "least restrictive environment" in its special education program. MORTOAfiK SALK PURSUANT TO SECTION 1802 OF TITLE 16 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. YOU AM HrtfBY INFORM K> THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUBPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Dotoul t hot boon mod. in tho conditions of c mortgage mod. by ESTHER RUP1UGHT. a *tegio woman to SUM FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee dated 9-15-94. and recorded on 9-1M4, in Liber 614. on page 815 County Record*, Michigan, ond OMignod by *oid Mortgog. to DAV® W. DOLAN, DOS TRUSTEE. DAV® W. DOLAN. DOS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3-23-90 by on alignment doted 9-15-94, ond recorded on 9-IM*. In Libor 614. on pogo 823 ■arty County Re0Bpd«. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there It dawwd to bo duo at the date hereof tho turn of TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ANO EIGHTEEN 41 /100 Dollar* (S343.218.41) including Interest at 17 par­ ent per annum. Under th. powtf of »al. contained in told mor­ tgog. and tho statute in such co*, modo and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sold mortgog. wilt bo forodoMd by a safe of the mortgaged, premises, or some part of thorn, at public venduo. ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 2:00 o'clock p.m.. on February 29. 1996. Said promises are situated In Barry County. Michtean. and are described as: 4. Tho land referred to in this commitment is located in Baltimore Township. Barry County. State of Michigan, and is described as follows: A PARCH OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4. SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRMED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SA® SECTION 14 FOR PLACE OF BEGINN­ ING. THENCE EAST 20 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 16 ROOS; THENCE WEST X ROOS; THENCE NORTH 16 Andrew Vincent can already jump rope while crossing his hands. His secret is to open the arms wide, making a big loop. Third grade students at Northeastern will be taking part in a Jump-a-Thon for the American Heart Association on Valentines. Day. Feb. 14. This group is just beginning training in their physical education class. i _OGive The & jGiftOf Life! awv i«. ivtth x NORTH. RANGE 8 WBT, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENONG AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SA® SEC DON 14; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH SOUTH 1/4 UNE 379.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF SA® SECTION 14. 100.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH. 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES EAST 246 FEET; THENCE EAST 207.28 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 210.00 FEET. THENCE WEST 537.28 FEET TO THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE, THENCE NORTH 121 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST DISTANT 264 00 FEET SOUTH Of THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SEC TION; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SA® SECTION 330.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE 26 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES WEST. 246 00 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY 100 FEET MOM OR LESS TO A POINT ON SA® NORTH AND SOUTH 1 Z4 LINE. DISTANT 115.00 FEET SOUTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 115.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES Tho redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption ported shall be X day* from tho date of such sale. 5^ Xk Business/educalion partners. Northeastern Elementary in Hastings and Flexfab, Inc. enjoy the partnership In many ways. Last week. Flextab presented the students with ’Friday Folders* that will let them take home examples of their work tor parents to see each Friday. Tim Larsen, unit manager at Flexfab. is also on the school's improvement team and proposed the idea. Shown with their folders an (first row. from left) Ashley Wagner, Kyle White. Sean McConnon, (second row Kyle Makley. Greg Smith and Kristin Beckwith. - County Board now views modified KCC building by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The shape of the building for Barry County's proposed Kellogg Community College campus has been modified. A V-shaped building will be built rather than an L-shapc. "The L-shape won’t fit right on the site, to be honest with you." KCC President Dr. President Paul Ohm told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. The County Board has approved issuing $3.5 million bonds to finance lhe KCC building on 95 acres that the college has an option to purchase. KCC will repay the county for lhe principal and interest on the bonds and all related expenses over a maxi­ mum of 20 years. The land is bordered on the north by Heath Road, south by Gun Lake Road, on the northeast corner by M-37 and on the west by a section line that separates the township's sections 14 and 15. There is a natural point on Gun Lake Road to place a driveway without much difficulty or movement of earth," Ohm said. The parking lot will be large enough for 275 cars with the capability of expansion. The building will be slightly more than 20,000 square feet. Rooms will include eight genera) class­ rooms, student lounge and deck, a quiet study room, a computer room open for stu­ dents. two computer labs, multi-purpose sci­ ence lab and science prep room, office, test­ ing rooms, counseling rooms, general ad­ ministration room, restrooms, bookstore. Ohm said. The exterior will not have a fiat roof and the roofing material will be determined after bids arc received, he said. Options being explored are an underground mechanical room (for hot waler boiler, elec­ NEW LOCATION - 226 NORTH CHURCH ST. One block west of our current location across the street from P05* °®ce I Christy Pohja will be jumping lor the American Heart Association on Feb. 14. The kids can take voluntary pledges if they like. Guest jumpers will be County Commissioner Jim Bailey, and from the Hasting Board of Education, secretary Ray Rose and vice President, Colin Cruttenden. I ------------- -- VW f to meet fire codes. Ohm said. - I KCCs option to purchase the p.oper will be exercised about Feb. 20, Ohm sai after citizens' 45 days to call for ; referendum expires. The architect is prepared to go for bids on the building at that time. KCC has received the environme ital study* and has been informed "household remains' such as garbage and pieces of funuuirc froqfi an area of the property will have to be moved. No oil or gas tanks were found on the land. State and county health departments are meeting with KCC officials today (Thursday) regarding the capacity of water* and sewage and septic tanks for lhe bunding"I thought it was beautiful, better than I expected." said County Board Vice Chaxrmm Lew Newman of the proposed drawing of the building. Bailey said he had asked KCC about putting a basement under the building to aU low for growth. Commissioner Sandy James reported that she received a letter from •• j the treasurer of Branch County. Sandca Thatcher, who spoke highly of her woddntf relationship with KCC official Matt O'Connell. Branch County has a KCC satel­ lite facility. *s Commissioner Robert Wenger said he be* heves the county should charge an adminis­ trative fee to KCC for handling the project'. However. James said the Branch County Treasurer said she does not feel she has spent enough lime on the Branch KCC project to warrant charging KCC an administrative fem “That's part of the cost of doing business,’ Wenger said. * Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home. ” Hastings 4 Banner .. .keeping you informed of ail community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities,sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Banner "Making Harry County residents fed at kame for over 100 years." Yes! 1 would like to subscribe to the Hastings Banner. *15.00 Barry County *17.00 Surrounding Counties . '■ (ABeyan. Calhoun. Eaton, tenia. K-Zoo & Kmtl ' ‘ ’20.00 Other Areas ’12.00 Student w ■i HASTINGS - Corner of Church St. A MUI St. ( trical panels, etc.) or a full baseme i Preliminary cost estimates from the archix would probably be prohibitive because a i < e valor would be required and a special califl Barry County Residents DAV® W. DOLAN. DOS TRUSTEE. DAVID W DOLAN TRUSTEE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3 23 90 Assigmont of Mortgagee MICHAEL M. GRAND, attorney. Suite 264W 31731 Northwestern Hwy. Formington Hill*. AAI 48334 (2/15) If WE ’RE MOVING! >6* The Stack Insurance Agency is moving to a... - Northeastern kids get ‘Friday Folders’* NAME_______________________________________ -________ >1 ADDRESS uuAnn & Rebecca will be at —- lhe new locate starting ZctK January 29th to help CITY/STATE____________________________________________________ Insurance needs. ZIP STACK INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. ^.72X22 226 North Church Street • Hastings /jJJSIdlU PHONE The Hastings Banner • P.O. Box B • Hastings, MI 49058 , t .o �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 25. 1996 — Page 11 Hastings DARE class graduates, spreads the message: ‘Don’t do drugs!’ No matter who you are. you don't need drugs. That's the message of Michelle Bennlngfield's fifth grade class. Each of her student represented a different career or occupation by their costumes. The students who had the best Taking a Stand* anti-drug essay, as selected by their peers, each read their message. They are (left to right) Katie Hesterty, Brooke Sheldon. Angela Dipp, Jerry Givens. Laura Dipert and Erin Fish being introduced by Hastings City patrolman Cirtford Morse. St. Rose students sing *1 Believe in Love* They don't believe in drugs. Each wears a DARE t-shirt to show their commitment. The 17-weeks of training must be taught by a uniformed policeman. Newest Chamber director has industrial expertise by Kareu Mauck Staff Writer Manufactunng and industrial businesses have been represented in the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce for almost two years, now that representative has been elected to its board of directors. Mary Campbell, director of human re­ sources for Viking, was one of the four new board members elected to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Her three-year term began Jan. 1. Campbell has belonged to the chamber for one and a half years. She said she joined the chamber at the insistence ot chamber director Dixie Stadel-Manshum. Campbell said Manshum wanted her on board because she forked with a manufacturing company, and until that point no one representing that area of business had belonged to the chamber. "She hoped I could bnng some knowledge of industry and manufactunng groups to the chamber, to give the viewpoints of the man­ ufacturers." she said. . Upon joining the chamber, she was placed on the government and community relations committee. With that committee, she has worked on projects for the community such ag School to Work and Silent Observer. “ Campbell said she wanted to join the Watching the proceedings are (from left) deputy Police Chief of Hastings. Mike Leedy, Mayor Frank Campbell and Hastings patrolman and teacher of the DARE class. Clifford Morse. ft chamber of commerce partly to get to know the Hastings community better. She also works with the United Way and the Work Force Development Board with the Jobs Commission, which also plays a part in the School to Work Program. "It was a really good fit." she said. Campbell and her husband Phil McKiemen live in Gun Lake. Originally from Indianapolis, they have lived in Traverse C5tr and Big Rapids, where she was also a member of the local United Way chap- ters. She credits Manshum as being the strong point of the chamber. "I was not here, so I do not know what the chamber has been like in the past. I can only look at it now." Campbell said. Special guests, (left to right) deputy Police Chief of Hastings Mike Leedy, patrolman for the Hastings Police Special Clifford Morse, and Mayor Frank Campbell congratulate one of the first graduates of this year's DARE class. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. Mary Campbell She said Manshum brings excitement and enthusiasm to chamber activities such as re­ acting new members and planning to ex­ pand the chamber into other communities in the county. Campbell said. "I have been a member of the chamber ever since 1 working here.” she said. "I wanted to be involved in the community and assist in any way possible." Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies Lakewood considering sports complex by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Through tax deductible charitable dona­ tions and the donation of lhe "sweat equity" of supportive members of the community, the school district is considering the creation of a Lakewood Community Sports Complex. "The goal of creating such a complex." says Athletic Director Larry Hilton, "is to improve the athletic field and facilities for men's and women's soccer, track and field events, the marching band and the football programs. This could be done through a long-term facility plan allowing for imple­ mentation of projects as funds are raised There are many businesses and people in the community who support sports, says Hilton. Many people believe sports can play I a positive role in the development of young people. i "These people are willing to donate ; money, time and/or materials to improve lhe [ school facilities, because they believe that a [ building program utilizing volunteer labor. • donated time, materials and money can build | ownership and pnde in lhe athletic facility. ■Khools and community." he said. In 1965 there were only a few teams using Lakewood sports facilities; men's track and field, varsity, jayvee and freshman football teams and the marching band. In 1995 the teams using the facilities in­ clude men's and women's track; varsity, jayvee. freshmen, seventh- and eighth-grade and pee wee football; men's vanity and jayvee soccer, and women s soccer as well as the marching band. "The usage has approximately doubled in the past 30 years." says Hilton. 1965 was when the current athletic field was built. The concession stand was erected in 1968. a press box built in 1969. the field crowned and sodded in 1972. the long jump/high jump runways were asphalted in 1985. a six-inch well was drilled in 1988 and he perimeter fence was painted in 1994. In 1995. the press box burned The goal of the new complex, says Hilton would be to provide a basic renovation of the athletic field which would include: • Widening the field to 65 yards for soccer. • Rcsodding and restoring the crown for both soccer and football fields. • Irrigating lhe fields. Additionally would be included: • Relocation of the field events to one area, upgrading runways and pits (track). • Press box for soccer, track and football • New home bleachers for soccer, track and football. • Concrete walkways for all areas. • Additional fencing, including relocation fencing. • New brick cn rance way for all sports. • Upgrading ar d relocating of bathrooms. • Build team rooms. • Build storage rooms. • Concrete walkways. • Improvements and expansion of parking areas. • Architectural and engineering design for the track. • Relocation and construction of eight-lane metric asphalt tracks. • Rubberizing eight-lane melnc track Fund-raising could be accomplished by various means, says Hilton. Some of lhe ideas to raise lhe money for the project in­ clude holding 50-50 raffles al sporting events and donations from alumni, the community, corporations, business and organizations. Members of the Lakewood Board of Education will look al the proposed Lakewood community sports complex at their Jan. 25 meeting. MONICA EBERTS Commercial RM Office Manager PENNY HOVANEC Personal Ltnat RM Manager SAMDI FOX Pirscmal RM Spmalnl ADAIR HAAS Persona! RM Specialist Communication With People Who CARE IXMRCUI. Indiana Inaurance Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Gary Buckland. Sales Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pat Buckland, Sales �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Steelers versus Cowboys makes for entertaining show Super Bowl Sunday is just three days away and every football fan has a prediction on how the game will turn out and which team will win. Here's mine. Dallas jumps out to a commanding 17-0 lead after the first quarter. Emmitt Smith scores the first touchdown when Kevin Greene misses on an attempt to tackle Emmitt by his neck. Greene is given a game suspension, but leaves town al half to sign a contract with Jimmy Johnson's Miami Dolphins The second touchdown goes to Michael Irvin, as Steeler safely Rod Woodson slips on the coverage and leaves Irvin wide open for the score. Woodson's status for the second half is kept secret. Pittsburgh scores the only seven points in the second quarter on a very strange play. Runningback Erric Pegram dam right and five yards down the field starts his "Fred Sanford" impression. All 11 Cowboy defenders fall down laughing and Pegram struts 70 more yards in a matter of two minutes to make it 17-7 at the half. The National Football League, feeling that they need a little more entertainment, fire their half time show and bring in Jeff Foxworthy to tell jokes for a half hour. (Five people remain in their seats) Afterwards. Maria Carey accepts her award for "Best Album of the Year" and then reveals to the audience that she really can't write a song or play a musical instrument (unless you count chop slicks as a musical instrument). What a day of surprises it will be. Troy Aikman injures his right knee and his left knee on the same play to open the third quarter and is replaced by Deion Sanders. Sanders, before going into the game does a commercial for Nike stating: his contract demands for 1996-97 have just gone up. Jerry Jones does not like this and is sited eating his Pizza Hut pizza the right way. Pittsburgh scores twice in the third, once on a Kordell Stewart fake option and the other on a Oreg Lloyd 95-yard interception return. Stewart is praised by the game's announcers, who have discovered that the Detroit Lions will use its first round pick to go after Nebraska's Tommie Frazier after re­ signing Andre Ware as his backup. Dallas adds one touchdown during the third quarter when Sanders throws to himself and then breaks out dancing with Maria Carey. Carey's husband sees them dancing and is not amused. The jealous hubby takes both her award and musical contract away. Nobody is able to score early in the fourth quarter, as Cowboy Charles Haley and Lloyd combine to make 23 tackles in the first 13 minutes. Lloyd makes the biggest play, stopping Sanders on a fourth and a fool. Coach Barry Switzer is fired for making the call and is replaced by Wayne Fontes during the two-minute warning. With lhe score 24-21. Pittsburgh receiver Yancey Thigpen drops a Stewart pass in lhe back of the endzone with 20 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Thigpen, screaming that be isn't the choke artist William Safirc refers to him as. finds himself traded to the Miami Dolphins for future considerations. Dallas wins the Super Bowl 24-21. Owner Jerry Jones is seen after the game talking with Michael Jackson. The topic: How to move the Cowboys to Jackson's ranch in Forever Ever Land What a Super Bowl •Gordon Garlock. from Lake Odessa, wrote to tell me that there was a local connection to this past season's Northwestern Wildcat football team. Northwestern's defensive coordinator. Ron Vanderlinden. went to Divine Child High School and played for Bill McCartney, the former coach at Colorado. McCartney worked with quite a few of the football coaches in Garden City, so that name does ring a big bell. Ron Vanderlinden's wife. Lisa, is from Lake Odessa and is the daughter of Bill and Julie Eckstrom. Bill is the former Lakewood superintendent. Just goes to show what a small world we live in. Gordon, thanks for lhe scoop. •One of the hottest and most thought­ provoking topics on sports radio and in the newspapers this week has been Indiana Coach Bob Knight's decision to dismiss Sherron Wilkerson from lhe Hoosier basketball team. Wilkerson, who is charged of domestic battery against his former girlfriend, was not given a second chance like many athletes (i. e. Nebraska's Lawrence Phillips) are handed these days. Wilkerson, a former Mr. Indiana during his prep career and a starter at Indiana can still attend classes, but without an athletic scholarship the chances of this are very slim. Question, did Knight react to prematurely on this matter or did the highly controversial coach make a refreshing decision that more coaches (in high school or in college) should follow? You make the call. One thing is for sure, the man can flat out coach, as he proved Tuesday versus Michigan. The Hoosiers scored 99 points against the Big 10's best defense and the Wolverines managed 83. Indiana shot over 60 percent for the game and did it without Wilkerson. •Hastings* Aaron Baker (soccer). Kelly Bellgraph (golf). Damian deGoa (tennis and basketball). Sarah McKinney (volleyball and track) Matthew Styf (golf) and DeltonKellogg's Joe Guthrie (baseball). Stacy Hammond (cross country). Tyler Jansen (soccer). Jessica Morgan (softball), Karl Norton (basketball). Dan Smith (wrestling and football) and ReNae Trantham (volleyball and soccer) are all applicants this year for the M.H.S.A.A. Scholar Athlete Awards. The program honors 24 student­ athletes one in each sport. A record 2.456 applications were received from 484 schools this year. Talk to you soon. Middleville Trojans prove tough in end, beat GR Baptist Mustangs : The smile on Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhueter's face was genuine and not without reason. His Trojans (6-5 overall and 3-3 in the 0­ K Blue) had jusl beat the Mustangs from Grand Rapids Baptist 61-48 on Tuesday and there were pknty of reasons why 1. Led by 6-2 Jerry Postma's eight first quarter points and 6-4 Bn an Brewer's seven in the same period. Middleville opened lhe game with a strong inside presence. 2. The Trojans received numerous contributions from their bench, most specifically from Andy Finkbeiner. Nathan Pranger, Evan Chamberlin and Kevin Doyk. 3. Holzhueter's team played well down the stretch. Middkvilk made key baskets and smart decisions during the final eight minutes to score 19 points. Holzhueter certainly enjoyed his team's fantastic finish. "We played an average game tonight, but we finished the game better than we have this year." Holzhueter said. Middleville kd by only two points (46-44) after a Jeremy Miller basket, but another Jeremy — Jeremy Shriver — knocked down a triple to give the Trojans a 49-44 advantage with 3:45 remaining. "From lhe standpoint of momentum, it was a big play." Holzhueter said. " Another big play came when Middkvilk ran lhe clock down by nearly two minutes before Greg Kotrba found Brewer underneath for an easy two. Brewer's basket gave the host squad a 53-45 lead with two minutes to play. "It's part of our offense; because of the game it was more open than it usually is." Holzhueter said. Finkbeiner. Pranger, Chamberlin and Doyle all come off lhe Trojan bench and gave their team a real lift. In the third quarter. Finkbeiner scored, saved a ball from going out of bounds, grabbed an offensive rebound, stole a Mustang pass and scored again all during a three-minute span. "He's (Finkbeiner) been a relentless worker," Holzhueter said. "We're trying to get him more active on offense; his spark was fantastic." Finkbeiner and Pranger each tallied five points, while Chamberlin and Doyle also canned critical baskets. Chamberlin's tip in gave Middkvilk a 42-34 edge entering lhe fourth quarter. "We're starting to put a couple of guys out Two of the O-K While s lop wrestling teams squared off last Thursdas with Lowell taking a close 39-37 decision over Hastings Claiming wins for the Saxons were Craig Bowen (135). Tom Moore (145). Matt MacKenzie (160). Kevin Morgan (171). Jamie James (189). Tim Easey (215) and Justin Waters (275). Bowen won on a pin that took just 41 seconds to finish Moore also prevailed on a 2:53 fall and MacKenzie's pin took a matter of 3:07. Morgan won a 9-3 decision, while James won a 17-8 decision also for the Saxons. Walers also won via a pin. one that look 5:06. In exhibition matches. Peter Lewis (130), Chris Stafford (140). Mike Pursell (171). Ken Cross (171), Ed Youngs (215) and Josh Sheldon (112) all won matches for Hastings. Hastings will be at home today to bank league foe Northview . there and they're starting lo develop," Holzhueter said of the bench contributions Finkbeiner, Pranger and Chamberlin combined for nine of Middleville's 18 points in lhe third quarter. As a team, Middkvilk made 8-of-)6 field goals in the third stanza after a 3-of-l3 shooting touch in a seven- A 24-point Paw Paw third quarter was the deciding factor in Delton-Kellogg's 69-60 loss to Paw Paw on Tuesday The Panthers (3-7 overall and 3-4 in lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association) could not stop the Redskins in lhe third quarter, especially T.G. Higgins. Higgins scored 12 of the team's 24 points in the third and finished with a game-high 31 markers. "We never could find an answer for him (Higgins) tonight." Delton-Kellogg Coach Jim Hogoboom said. Karl Norton led Delton-Kellogg with 13 points. Scott Haas tallied 12 and Troy McCarty added 11 markers. Haas also made three steals and dished out five assists. "He (Haas) had a real solid game and continues to play better." Hogoboom said. The Panthers made 15-of-18 free throw attempts and were !4-of-l4 at one point in Paw Paw led at half by one point and if not for some missed shots, Delton-Kellogg could have gone into lhe break on lop. “We missed some easy shots inside; at least 10." Hogoboom said of his team's shooting. Paw Paw sealed the win by making 8-of-8 free throws in lhe final 1:30. Still. Hogoboom is confident about his team's winning chances. "We'll gel our share of wins down the stretch." Hogoboom said Delton-Kellogg returns to hoop play at Mattawan on Friday. Parchment 58, D-K 56 Parchment's Rick Bagley nailed a three-, pointer at the buzzer last Friday lo lift his team past host Dehon-KelJogg. Bagley's basket ended a back-and-fourth final minute and closed the door on DeltonKellogg's winning hopes. With lhe score lied al 52-52. Norton scored a hoop to put his team in front 54-52 It was a bittersweet evening for the Delton-Kellogg wrestling team. First, the Panthers won the last 11 weight classes — nine on pins — to beat Parchment's grappkrs 63-18 in a Kalamazoo Valley Association league match. Delton-Kellogg was also scheduled to wrestle against Pcnnficld. bit Pcnnfield decided not to come. Il was a cancelation that had Coach Aaron Tabor and his D-K team feeling a bit shorted as the Pennfield match may have shown what squad was the KVA's 1 Middkvilk will play at Rogers on Fiiuqy. d with 1:02 kft. Then Parchment's Rob Fredrick's drained a triple which put the visitors on top 55-54. Delton-Kellogg, however, responded with a layup by Haas with eight seconds remaining. Haas' hoop pul De lion-Ke Hogg ahead 56-55. But. then came Bagley's winning score — one that look a lol out of Hogoboom's Panthers "It's a heartbreaking loss for our kids." Hogoboom said. "There were a lot of opportunities where we just didn't get the job done."' Norton led Delton-Kellogg with 14 points. Ryan Vliek tallied 13 points aid! Jesse Young added 10 points. McCarty grabbed seven of lhe team's 25 rebounds. Al the free throw line. Delton-Kellogg connected on 11 -of-21 attempts. "You just can’t do that." Hogoboom said. best. After falling behind 18-0 to Parchment, lhe Panthers charged back to score lhe match's final 63 points. “1 thought that we could have wrestled better in a few spots. even in some of the wins." Tabor said. Nick Hannar started things off with a pin in 2:24 at 125 pounds and Joe Daniels won a fall in 2:35 at 130. Jason Stamptkr continued the trend wuh a 37 second pin al 135 and Rob Isom, al 140. nearly matched his time with a takedown I that took 45 seconds Rob Tack was lhe winner of a 17-121 technical fall at 140 and Shawn Copeland I had a pin al 3:29 to put the Panthers clearly] in control At that point. Delton-Kellogg kd| 35-18 Chns Dionne won a fall 27 seconds at 1601 and C.J. Hicks prevailed in a 3:41 pin ad 171. Dionne is new to lhe Delton wrestling family after moving to the area frond Colorado this year. ] James Vickery. Dan Smith and Jamed Sibbersen won the final three matches fad Making it lo the championship, but finishing in second place were Phil McKeough. Chad Noteboom. Nick Mainstonc and Greg Sceber Brian Eves. Jay Campbell and Nick Deline captured third places, while Lucas Walers and Jeremy Bishop. Stan Wilkins. Amanda Lee. Luke Rodgers. Isaac Solmes. Gemn Gonsalves. Elwood Davis. Joe Bekker and Mike Bassett won exhibition weight classes. all, 11 Trojans scored in the victory. Grand Rapids Baptist got 20 points from Milkr, including three three-pointers. [ Delton-Kellogg wins battle of Panthers, convincingly Middle school finishes perfect wrestling season The Hastings Middle School wrestling team closed out its undefeated season last Saturday by hosting and winning an eight­ team tournament The Saxons scored 308 points to outdistance second place Holl by 97 points. Charlotte finished in third with 201 points Weight class champions for Hastings were TJ. Mi Hi son. Nathan Smith. JJ. Williams. Jason Goggins, Sam Stafford. Robb Lee. John Jacobs and Gabc McCarty point second quarter. Postma led the team with 16 poitfis. Brewer notched 15 and Kotrba add.-d IO.*tn Big Redskin third quarter key in Panthers’ defeat the contest. Saxon wrestlers can’t dart Red Arrows; Northview next Mtaaievme s Jerry Hostma gets in position tor a rebound in Tuesday nights basketball contest. Postma led the Trojans with 16 points. * Tabor's crew. Vickery's pin lasted 39 seconds. Smith’s look 38 seconds ami Sibbersen won an 8-0 major decision. I "For as young as we are. we wrestles extremely well." Tabor said. I Delton-Kellogg’s wrestling team, with the help of C.J. Hicks pin in 3:41. defeated Parchment 63-18 last Thursday. See PANTHERS continued on page 13 I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1996 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES । Saxon spikers ready for Northview match Recreation Bowling League 43 Cross' Country Homes 14; Fairchilds 12; Barry Automotive 10:; Freeport Elevator 9; Woodland Boys 8; Harder-Warner 5 and Carlton Center Excavating 4. Good Games and Series —J. Buehler 212-533; S. Davis 225-558; D McKelvey 209-541; J. Usbome III 510; K. Lambert 510; B. King 519; K. Greenfield 215-569; and M Cross 521. Hastings' Coach Peggie Boucher continues to eye improvement from her varsity volleyball squad. The Saxons (4-14-4 overall) evened its O­ K White record with a 15-8. 15-6 win at Lowell last Thursday. i Boucher's spikers collected 21 kills in the ^contest, their most yet this season. Bowlerettes Bennett industries 39-29; Kent Oil 39-29; Hecker Insurance 36V4-3I Vi. Carlton Center Excavating 35H-32to; Dorothy's Hair Styl­ ing 34-34; DJ. Electric 2048 ’ Jody Songer and Colleen Loftus each had five kills. ‘ Hastings also served for 10 aces, four ^Coming from Songer. And setter Anne Burghdoff dished out an *5equally impressive 13 assists. Good Games and Series — P. Britten 141; S. Merrill 182-488; B. Maker 169-451; T. Christopher 242-574; J Doster 176; J. Hamilton 183-463; S. Dunham 178-506; M Andrus 135-383. On Saturday, the Saxons started hot al lhe .Grand Rapids Catholic Tournament, but did not finish with the same power. After beating Creston 15-2. 16-14. Hastings fell to Byron Center 15-2, 15-10. < Wayland 15-7. 15-7 and Wyoming Part IS- p Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 54-26; Varney’s Stables 51W-28 W; Misfits 45-35; Eye and Ent Specialists 42-38; Nashville Chiropractic 39- 41; Lifestyles 38W-4IW; Hair Care Center 35-35; Mace's Ph. 34W-45W; Valley Realty 32-48. HAS Machine 3OW-49V*. High Games and Series — T. Christopher 181-501; E. Mesecar 189-495; S. Drake 176-491; L. Yoder 177-468; B. Johnson 188-466; B. Norris 175-458; M. Dull 150-446. J. Doner 165-440; P. Snyder 144-411; M. Matson 162-443; L. Johnson 149-392; C. Bishop 156-408; R. Reichard 144-397; J. Gardner 158-369; D. Seeber 188; P. Frederickson 166; Y. Markley 177; C. Trumbull 143; K. Sutfin 503; S. Pennington 470, B. Miner 408 Boucher said of lhe opening match win: >Wc came out smoking; great hitting. ** digging and serving." - The final three opponents, according to lhe coach, were "very good teams (and) we made them cam their wins." _ Burghdoff was more than a passer on ^Saturday, collecting 13 kills to go along H»th her 36 assists. Songer also had 13 kills for the Saxons. Janette Jennings and Betsy Keeler combined for 59 digs. |||t; "Our kids are working hard and we're H improving by leaps and bounds." Boucher ^Bjaaid. "I'm really proud of how hard were Hastings will next play al Northview M today pa The freshmen volleyball team M Hastings ■ defeated Lowell 15-12. 6-15 and 15-2 last U Monday. The Saxons were led by Amy M Songer, who had 11 service points, nine aces and three kills. Hastings' Janette Jennings (30) goes high for a spike in an earty season match with Middleville, while teammates Colleen Loftus (24). Anne Burghdoff (11) and Andrea Jones (23) look on. Panther spikers win 2-of-3 matches Delton-Kellogg volleyball went 2-for-3 versus Marshall in non-league play on Monday. The Panthers lost to the Redskins 4-15. 15-4,15-7 and 15-1 in varsity action. The Redskins received nine straight points from Sarah Royster in Game 2 to help gain momentum. Delton-Kellogg's junior varsity and freshmen teams both won. The jayvees beat Marshall 17-15 and 15-11, while the freshmen prevailed 8-15,15-5 and 15-11. Pennfield will visit Delton-Kellogg tonight in league action and Saturday the Panthers will host a tournament that includes Caledonia. Middleville and Maple Valley. Saxons cage effort falls just short Hastings' Jenae Bailey (31), shown here in an earlier match, leaps to make a spike as teamrrates Jodi Songer (25) and Anne Burghdoff stand ready to defend. continued from page 12 Tabor said that his team is determined to go places this season. “These kids have a vision and they know what it’s going to take to gel there." Tabor Tuesday Mixed Black Sheep 17-3; Consumers Concrete 15-5; Lockshop 13-7; Viking 13-7; Neighbors 10-10; Advanced Commercial Printing 9-11; Lammo’s Clowns 9-11; Pin Seekers 7-13; Hastings Bowlers 7-13; Bye 2-18. Mens High Games A Series D. Blakely 211-579; R. Reed 214; L. Burch 188; K. Keller 211-517; D. Salazar 169. Womens High Games A Series E. Johnson 178; C. Keller 396; S. Bowman 178. Sunday Family Open Gyms ^Kwocking." L-j Thursday Angels Style-R-Us 51-29; Nashville Chiro 50-30; Outboard Inn 49-31; NAPA Girls 48-32 Melaleuca Inc. 44-36; Edward D. Jones 42-38; Hastings Bowl 37%42%. Melcher-T 35%44%; Morrow Roofing 3446; Stefano's 30-50; Riverside 30-50. Bob's Grill 29-51 Good Games and Series — S. Greenfield 170486; C Guernsey 173; G Loftus 170; P. Guy 200; C Hurless 172; J. Gasper 222; J. Fisher 172445; S Grinage 191-523; G. Daniels 190; S. Snider 175464; B. Moody 215-579; L. Hayes 189-508; B Cuddahee 212; K. Winick 160; M. Eaton 161446; N. Taylor 166410; P Arends 186; K. Rine 133; L. Landers 146; D. Bartimus 181; P. Wright 192498; B. Hayes >74465; L Potter 151; D. McCollum 189-527; L. Walton 175457; K. Leinaar 133. said. "We're not anywhere close lo peaking; it will take hard work and desire." Delton-Kellogg will take to the mats at Mattawan today. East Grand Rapids used a 44-1 spurt in the third quarter to help defeat Hastings 51 -42 in O-K White basketball play last Friday. Hastings (1-8 overall and 1-5 in the O-K White) led the contest at half by six points, but weren't able to hold on after its big scoring drought during that third stanza. Fred Jiles led the Saxons in scoring with 19 points. Corbett Eisen topped East Grand Rapids (6-3 and 5-1) with 26 markers. Hastings, idle on Tuesday, will next play Friday at home versus Zeeland. Attention Area Businesses! • Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in The Hastings BANNER • Call 945-9554 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your • weekly advertising needs, k________—J James Vickery's victory was short and sweet Vickery took 39 seconds to pin his Parchment foe in a Kalamazoo Valley Association matchup Friday Nite Moose Mixed Get Lucky's 59Vi; Three Ponies 50*. 9 and A Wiggle 48; Working On II 46; Heads Out 45; Sears Service 44; Odd Balls 41; Gillons 41; Big O’s 39W; Keglers 38; Four Stars 37; Middle Lakers 36; Rocky Four 35; Ten Pins 34%; Rusty Four 34; Four R’s 32; Late Com­ ers 31; Gutter Dusters 28%. Mem Good Gaines and Series — A. Genkins 258-667; J. Barnum 247-587; M. McKee 226-624. E. Keeler 213-576; M. Kasinsky 206-527; J. Rainwater 197-550; B. Keeler 222’, R. Robbins 199; R. Sears 202; B. Madden 200; J. Service 196; D. Tinkler 183; D. Wilkes 171; B. Heath 200. Womens Good Gaines and Series — S. VanDenburg 203-555; R. Lydy 174-509; L.’ Barnum 209-507; R. Brummeil 186423; B. Roush 166467; B. Faul 186; K. Sears 178; N. Taylor 173; B.J. Jacobs 132; J. Kasinsky 132. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 49%-30%; Varneys 47-33; Bosleys 45%-34%; Lucky Shots 41%-38%; Hastings Bowl 41%-38%; Leftovers 4l%-38%; Hummers 41%-38%; LeHarves 3941; Valley Realty 3743; Bye 1664. Good Games and Series — S. Sebastian 235-527; M. Atkinson 172-513; P. Fisher 167478; V. Kincade 170467; P. Godbey 166443; L. Johnson 157442; N. Totten 159429; D. Olmstead 158412; B. Sexton 135-388; F. Ruthniff 180; B. Norris 166; R. Kuempel 147; B. Estep 140; S. Salazar 136; M. Dull 131; B. Bodo 128; A. Boniface 127; J. Piper 119. Senior Citizens Kuempel 48-32; Woodmansee 45%-34%; Beckwith 45%-34%; Jesick 44-36; Nash 43-37; Otis 41%-38%; Brodock 41%-38%. Moucoulis 41-39; Friend 4040; Colvin 39%-40%; Brewer 3941; Schlachter 38%41%; Hall 3842; Snyder 3743; Dowding 3743; Richardson 29-51. Ladies Good Game and Series — D. Brewer 143400; G. Denny 184437; S. Pen■i<tea 198-528; I. Seeber 175405; Y. Markley 195-500; B. Johnson 173456; M. Dull 143408; B. Howes 156; N. Moucoulis 148; L. Friend 132; B. Kniko 195457; B. Estep 203-500 Mem Good Games and Series — A. Brewer 177429; W. Woodmansee 190-526; G. Forbey 160450; W. Birman 174457; J. Woods 166449; J. Koskey 199-510; F. Col­ vin 180431; J. Dull 166420; J. Mercer 171; J. Mulder 161; W. Brodock 189-523. Monday Mixers Hartzler Tours 45-27; Girrbach's 43-29; Babes and Bats 41%-30%; Three Ponies 40- 32; Mr Bruce's 37-35; Hastings Bowl 37-35; T.M. Lassies 35%-36%; Southshore Salon 35-37; Kelley's Keglers 33-39; Michelob 33-39; Rowdy Girls 3141; Dewey's Auto 21-51. High Games - V Carr 207. M. Snyder 190; D. Bums 177; E Johnson 174; N. Swan 173; D. Larsen 168; C. Trumbull 150; M. Meehan 142. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 48%-23Vi; Really Rottens 45-27; Diehards 42-30. Alley Cats 42-30; Holey Rollers 41-31; Rebels 41-31; Short N Sweet 40-32; Thunder Alley 39-33; Misfits 35%-36%; Fearsome 4 35-37; Rednecks 34-38; Load Hogs 34-38; Beginners Plus 32%-39%; G.A. Gang 32-36; Freemans 2741; Friends 2646; Dynamites 2547. Tasmaniacs 24%47%. Womens High Games and Series — K Becker 193-529; L Barnum 196-522; M. Snyder 184-515; S Sanborn 186494; M Briggs 180491; K. Sutfin 185482; C. Wilcox 190444; A Hubbell 164444; R. Couts 140-358; J. Highsmith 120-323; D Krallman 191; K. Kelley 188; S. Snider 160; V. Miller 158; P Miller 154; D Smith 148; B. James 128. Mens High Games and Series — J. Bar­ num 24343; C. Martin 221412; D. Barnes 230-582; R. Craven 231-568; B Barkhuff 192-555; W. Friend 201-55; V. Dezess 182492; R. Snyder 174483; C. Armstrong 181483; M Cross 213481; G. Smith 165474; B Miller 162468; J Barnum 247; B. Drayton 213; B. Rentz 224; M. Freeman 212; J DcLaat 207; M. Snydr 204; S. San­ born 204; C. VanHouten 204; R. Bowman 199; K. Lambeth 190; F. Huey 190; K Bushec 183; G. Snyder 181; D Seeber 173; B Hubbell 168. Every Sunday, until March 10. the YMCA will have the Hastings High School gym open for open gyms. The gym opens al 2 and closes at 4. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and rollerskating (bring your own equip­ ment). The cost for the activity is $2 per per­ son with a family cap of $6. Those with youth in grades 6 or lower must be accompanied by a parent. There will be no open gym on January 14. Cheerieading Clink Middleville Area On Monday and Thursdays, girls in grades 3-6th. will have the opportunity to participate in a two week cheerieading clinic. The pro­ gram begins on January 25 and ends February 5. Participants will also cheer at a Middleville High School varsity basketball game. Date of game will be announced at clinic. The pro­ gram is held at the Middleville High School gymnasium from 44:45. Pre-registration is required. The cost for the program is $19 wmen includes a tmla uneerleading stun. The cost is $15 if you already have a YMCA cheerieading shirt. Sponsorships are available upon request. The program is limited to the first 50 who register. Aduh Floor Hockey The YMCA will be forming an adult floor hockey league beginning February 7th. The cost is $315 per team and all games will be played in Hastings. If you are interested in playing in this newly reorganized league, give the YMCA Office a call al 9454574 to re­ quest a roster. All registrations are due by January 24. Youth Council’s Mens Basketbuil C League W-L Union Bank......................................................... 5-0 Carpenter Plumbing......................................... 3-1 JDI....................................................................... .2-3 Riverbend.............................................................14 Ag Boys................................................................14 B Minor Motor Honey........................................ 5-0 Hastings Drill Team......................................... 4-1 Richies Coffee Shop......................................... 2-3 Grandmas Green Tree..................................... 2-3 Bliss......................................................................06 BMgjor Petersons.............................................................6-0 Lakewood Merchants...................................... 5-1 Blair Landscaping.............................................5-2 Hastings Merchants......................................... 4-3 Mainstreet Savings Bank................................ 4-3 Law and Disorder.............................................2-5 Massc.zBosiey..................................................... 1-6 'Cappon Oil......................................................... 0-7 Results C League — Union Bank 41 vs. Riverbend 29; JDI 33 vs. Ag. Boys 35. B Minor — Ritchies Koffce Shop 59 vs. Drill Team 66. B Major — Petersons 61 vs. Blairs Landscapping 55; Law and Disorder 47 vs. Hastings Merchants 55; Law and Disorder 69 vs. Mainstreet Savings Bank 70; Cappon Oil 57 vs. Masse/Bosley 67; Lakewood Mer­ chants 65 vs. Mainstreet Savings Bank 66. YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T Black............................................................ ...5XM) Blue................................................................... 14-0 Green................................................................3-2-0 Grey................................................................. 2-30 Scores Black 6 vs. Green 5; Grey 3 vs. Blue 1. Basketball SCORES Grt Junior Varsity A DHWmi - In Line Design 16 vs. Hastings 2-3) 11; Owosso 37 vs. Hastings 23. Girts Vanity A Division - Hastings (5-0) 43 vs Eaton Rapids 24. Giris Vanity B Division - Owosso 50 vs. Hastings Welton (24) 25; Hastings Williams (4-2) 44 vs. Eaton Rapids 26; Olivet Green 41 vs. Maple Valley Pizza (5-1) 38. Boys Junior Variety Division — TB Rockets 53 vs. Hastings Teal (14) 9; Tucker's All Stars 51 vs. Hastings Teal 27; Eaton Rapids Grey 37 vs. Hastings Grey (14) 26. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 25, 1996 COURT NEWS: • A Hastings man was sentenced to jail for charges of larceny Steven Ramsey. IB. was ordered to serve two years of probation and 90 days in jail, with credit for 64 days already served, on a charge of larceny from a vacant building. He was also ordered to serve 60 days, with credit for time served, on an charge of assault and battery •A Rockford carpet layer was sentenced to spend time in jail for ripping up his cus­ tomers carpet Warren Ringewold. 35. was sentenced to 60 days in jail, with credit for two days al­ ready served. The remaining 58 days have been suspended until the end of his three-ycar probationaiy period. He was ordered to pay restitution lo the victims after lhe amount carpeting after his clients did not pay the bills on time. • A Hastings man was sentenced for ar­ raigned for violating his probation Todd Hceringa. 23. pleaded guilty lo fail­ ure lo pay court assessments, not slaying in a residence during restricted hours, and fail­ ing to stay employed He faces a maximum of five yean in prison or a SI.000 fine. Sentencing has been set for Feb. 8. has been set through receipts. "I am less interested in the restitution as I am in reforming your business practices." • A Kentucky man has been found guilty of commuting fraud on the welfare depart­ ment. Dennis Baker. 34 was found guilty this week of welfare fraud over S500. failure lo inform. Baker, formerly from Barry County, now faces a maximum sentence of four yean in prison and a possible $2,000 fine. No sentencing date has been set. said Judge Fisher Ringewold told lhe court he npped up the • A Middleville teen was found guilty of Police Beat: Two crash at intersection A child was injured when two can collided on M-43 near lhe intersecting curve of A- 42 Monday. James Lawson Jr.. 54. of Allegan, uas cited for failure to yield after his vehicle turned in front of another, causing an accident. L .wson was headed northcast on M-43. and Richard Esman. 40. of Climax was driving southwest when Lawson attempted lo turn left onto A-42. Lawson told officers from the Michigan Stale Police that his healer ruptured, and steam from the engine blocked his view. He attempted to continue his turn but did not see Esman. and the two vehicles collided. Esman's vehicle spun clockwise and ran off the right side of the road. Il then struck a delineator, or reflector, pole, breaking a window and injuring Elizabeth Esman. 9. She was treated at Pennock Hospital. Richard Esman and three others in the vehicle were not hurt. Man, dog fall through ice A man fell through thin ice on Jordan Lake Saturday evening in an attempt to rescue a dog. Jim Wright fell through the ice Jan. 20 at about 11:30 p.m. He fell into about four feet of water, said officials from Lhe Lake Odessa Fire Department The man got himself and the dog out of the waler before help arrived, and he was not injured Local restaurant broken into A Hastings restaurant was broken into early Monday morning, but nothing was taken. The Mexican Connexion Restaurant, at 131 S. Jefferson, was broken into Jan. 22, according to Hastings City Police. The rear door was broken and is presumed to be the point of entry. Nothing was taken during the break-in. police said. Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Michael Leedy said something may have scared the intruder. The incident is still under investigation. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 \nliquix ( ommunify Votices /■ ann HAND CARVED IVORY other oriental memorabilia unique A unusual collectibles; knick knacks, jewelcry, elephants, purses, tins, A pottery. DRESSERS VANI­ TIES DINNING SETS. AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC M-43, Delton. 623-8900 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCE­ MENT: The regular monthly meeting of Community Health Services will be held Thursday. February 1, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. in the conference room. The Coun­ ty of Barry will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids STEEL BUILDINGS 2% over factory cost- All remaining inventory. 1-800-973-3366 \annual \ds ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/ PAYABLES- To S12.01/HR ♦ Benefits! Entry/Skilled Level! Major Co! Start Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line fee. AIRLINE JOBS -To S14/HR ♦ Benefits! Many types. Many Train! Some Travel! Major Co! Start Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line fee.___________________ CABLE/ CONSTRUCTIONto $1500/wk ♦full benefits! Major Company! Entry Level! Needed Now! 616-949-2424, JOB UNE Fee______________ CITY DRIVER. To $41,600/YR ♦ Great Benefits! Most Training Provided! Many Routes! Hiring Now! 517486-5445 T.DX2. fee. and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at lhe meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon ten days notice to Barry County Community Health Services, by contacting Jan McLean at 948-8041 I or Sale 5 STEEL BLDGS. FACTORY specials, 21 x24 to 80 x 150. Save thousands! Willing to deal on construction for show bldg. AAA Renovations. 616-323-2288_______________ BEAUTIFUL DAY BED with mattress A Trundle bed under­ neath, while A brass very ornate. 1 week old. Cost $675; sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 DEPARTM ENT AL SECRETARY- Education- To Sll.lOfHR ♦ Great Benefiu! Communitv Service Co! Entry Level! Start Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. fee. BEDROOM OUTFIT. 6 PIECES, very beautiful tradi­ tional oak finish. Built very solid. Comes with Queen size Sealy Mattress scL 1 month old. Cost $1200 new. Must Sell! $300 for all! 1-517-699-2251 FACTO RY/ASSEM BLY- To S14.9GTHR ♦ Benefiu! Many Train! Major Planu! Needed Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line fee.________________________ FOR SALE: For the avid golfer, Callaway Big Bertha Driver*. Left hand. 9 degrees loft, stiff Hex shaft, used one season. $100. CaH 891-0536.________ FORKLIFT/YARD WORKER- To S1037/HR ♦ Great Benefits. Training Provided! Hi-Lo Experience helpful! Start Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line fee. KING SIZE SEALY POSTURPED1C mattress set "Luxury Firm" with deluxe Frame, 2 weeks old. Cost over $ 1300, sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414 MAIL ROOM/OFFICE- To $950- HR Start! Great Advance­ ment Potential! Training Provided! Start Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. fee. SCHOOL BUS DRIVER- To $il54/HR. Entry Level! Train­ ing Provided! Must have good M.V.R. Needed Now! 517486-5445 T.D.C. fee. KIRBY UPRIGHT SWEEP­ ER with attachmenu A nig ihampooer “l.te model" cost $1300 new! sell for S1200. 1-517-676-6414_____________ QUEEN SIZE SPINE-UPEDIC Firm Mattress set, 1 month old, still in plastic. Cost $500 new, sell for $175. 1-517-699-2251 Jobs II anted LICENSED DAY CARE has two full-time openings, 4 month to 4 years, in town, references available. 616-9484978 Husincss Services HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property’Debt consolidation •Turned down? problem credit? We can help!•Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1400-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ LICENSED DAYCARE in Hastings has 3 full time open­ ings starting February 5. Call Amanda al 948-9237.________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message. Help damaging a door at the Thomapple-Kellogg High School. Daniel German. 17. was found guilty of malicious destruction of property under $100. He pulled a handle off the door to the school's gymnasium in September • A Nashville man was sentenced on larceny charges. Timothy Reid was ordered to serve 62 days in jail, with credit for 62 days already served. He had been charged with larceny in a build­ ing. which carries a maximum four-year prison sentence, and attempted larceny, which had a two-year sentence • A Delton man pleaded no contest to a criminal sexual conduct charge before he was to stand trial on the charge. Daniel Cullers, 30. pleaded no contest to criminal sexual conduct fourth degree, in­ volving a victim between the ages of 13 and 16. He also pleaded guilty to being a habitual offender, second offense In exchange for the plea, prosecutors have agreed to recommend a one-year jail cap for sentencing. The charge, coupled with the ha­ bitual offender notice, carries a maximum sentence of four years in pnson and a possi­ ble $1,000 fine. Sentencing has been .-t for Feb. 29. • A Stanton man pleaded no contest to re­ sisting a officer. Richard Rutherford, 36. pleaded no contest lo resisting and obstructing a police officer, which carries a two-year maximum jail sen­ tence. Under the plea agreement with prosecu­ tors, a 90-day jail sentence will be recom­ mended. Charges of operating under the in­ fluence of liquor, driving with a suspended license and having a false drivers license will be dismissed under the terms of the plea agreement. Sentencing has been set for Feb. 29. • A Delton man was sentenced to jail for assaulting a Delton-Kellogg High School teacher in November. Charles Bowers. 17. was sentenced to six months in jail on a charge of attempted as­ sault with a dangerous weapon. He was given credit for 20 days already served, and the last four months was suspended until the end of his two-year probationary sentence. Bowers was expelled from the school for the Nov. 20 attack on a teacher. Bowers placed between 50 and 75 aspirin tablets in his teacher's coffee mug. said Barry County Assistant Proseculoi Gordan Shane McNeill. He said doctor s toxicology reports stated if the teacher had drank from the cup. he could have become sick with metabolic acidosis, a potentially fatal condition. "There was the likelihood he could have been seriously injured or killed." he said. Bowers had faced up to 10 years in prison for a charge of assault to commit great bod­ ily harm less than murder, and two years for assault with a dangerous weapon. "Attacks on teachers cannot be tolerated, whether it was a joke or not," said McNeill. • A Middleville man stood mute lo weapons charges Corey Lake, 18. was arraigned on charges of possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle and driving with a suspended license. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Feb. 15 has been set as the date for a pre­ trial. • A Stanton man pleaded not guilty to a charge of shoplifting. Michael Cole. 26. pleaded not guilty at his arraignment to a charge of retail fraud first degree, with a third offense notice. The third offense could double lhe two-year prison sentence. Pretrial has been set for Feb. 8. • A trial date has been set for a Hastings man accused of drunk driving. Ernest Schmidt. 41. will stand trial Feb. 25 on charges of operating under lhe influ­ ence of alcohol, driving with a suspended li­ cense and being a habitual offender. A motion to quash will be heard Jan. 30 on the case. Schmidt's attorney. Steven C. Wait, said Schmidt was not driving at the time police found him. but was parked at the side of the road. NOTWEAWNGA WEICMCOn WUANAMAA1K. H anted 529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-617-455-1986 (24 hrs.) SALES SECRETARY Admi­ nistrative A Marketing. Well organized and strong people skills. Full-time, hourly pay, bonus, sales incentives. Send resume lo: DTS. P.O. Box 257 Cloverdale, Mi. 49035 WOULD LIKE someone lo watch my 6 year old in my home, someone who is honest A trust­ worthy, and very good with children, has own transprotation A must have references. 948-2476 Owners Tim and Julie Power, ngnt, amveo at rneir North Broadway home to find this out-building, which housed straw and feed for fowl, destroyed bv fire yesterday afternoon. ’ Afternoon fire destroys rural storage shed by Sharon B. Miller Stt# Writer A passing motorist and a neighbor both saw smoke and alerted police and the Hastings fire department to a fire Wednesday afternoon in an out-building at 1980 North Broadway. The fire, which was reported at about 1 p.m., apparently was started by heat lamps in use to warm a brooder hen. a young chick and an ill chicken. All three perished in the blaze. The small, approximately 14 x 16-foot shed was used mainly by owners Tim and Julie Power to store straw, feed and various lawn equipment. The Powers raise fowl, turkeys, pheasants and quail as a hobby. The Hastings Fire Department responded and pul out the fire. Birds in pens adjacent to the building did not appear lo be banned. No cost estimate of damage was immedtately available, however, the building wa destroyed. The building probably will a© covered under their homeowners' insurarc© i policy, said the Powers. Arrests, traffic citations up, but complaints down It was an unusual year for lhe Hastings Police Department, as the number of com­ plaints was down, but arrests were up and traffic citations were way up. Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Fire Chief Roger Caris presented their year-end reports to lhe Hastings City Council Monday night, when some of the statistics were noted. The number of complaints taken in 1995 was the lowest in at least five yean. The po­ lice department handled 4,380, compared to 5,163 in 1994. a drop of a little more than 15 percent. Actually, the number of com­ plaints has dropped since it peaked al 6.352 in 1993. However, arrests went up. from 976 in 1994 to 1,100 in *95. That number was more than 1,000 for the Tint time since 1991, when there were 1,069. And traffic citations were way up, from 1.583 in 1994 to 2J60 last year, an increase accidents in lhe city were down almost 50 Sarver said one reason explains all. "The longer you spend on patrol, the more violations you find," he said. The chief said that because of a federal "COPS More" grant to hire a civilian lol handle data entry duties, police now have I more time to be working on lhe streets and I on road patrol. He noted that there was a big incr^sc in I the number of miles traveled by officers ini patrol cars. "We've been able to get our officers off the computer and onto the street," Sarver said. I In Fire Chief Cans* report, be nuwu um there were 241 runs in 1995, with 93 them within the city limits and 148 runs. He said lhe department spent an age of 51 minutes at the scene. Caris also said the department had nine applications from nine people wanted to serve as volunteers. Six were copied and three rejected. One resigned two months. He noled the department has started to < drug screening and driving record and cri nal history record checks on all new cants. Bi-monthly training continues Wednesdays, as do fire prevention for children and adults. State Police now handle four western townships by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Michigan State Police post in Hastings has been adding new staff members over the last year in preparation for the change in area coverage that took place Jan. The Hastings post traditionally had cov­ ered 12 of the 15 townships in Barry County, with the State Police post in Wayland handling the western three town­ ships. But the new year brought a new cov­ erage area for Hastings. The Hastings post added the four western townships. Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville and Prairieville. The addition means more work for the Hastings post, and a decrease in calls for service for the Wayland post. Lt. Mike Olson, commander of the Wayland post, said losing the Barry County Township to the Hastings post will give his department more time to devote to Allegan County. "Il is quite a bit easier," he said. "The em­ phasis is to keep each post in one county. It makes the logistics much easier in dealing with the courts and one prosecutor instead of two." Olson said the Wayland post has covered the area in Barry County for at least 10 years. The Hastings post originated as a team designed to help the Wayland post cover lhe area because of the large number of calls for service. As the team developed into a separate post. Olson said it made sense keep the posts concerned with their o counties. Lt. Ron Neil, post commander i Hastings, said the additional townships increased the number of calls for from the troopers, but that was expected. Compared to the first 21 days of 1995 there have been 100 more calls for from the Hastings post. Neil attributed overall increase to the additional He has been tracking he number of plaints handled since the start of the year, and in lhe past 21 days the post aged five criminal investigations a day in west side of the county. He expects numbers to rise in the summer m when tourists flock into the Gun Lake area. To offset the increase in demand, Hastings post has been adding Next month, the post will receive slate police recruit and a road patrol sor. which will allow for more road patrols. Neil said the post has slated at least patrol car to be in the new coverage from 2 p.m. to midnight every day. way, not only will the residents become customcd to the new stale police cov but the troopers will get used to the phy and the "customers." as Neil calls This does not mean the post will not coverage in the area other times of lhe just that a car will not have the four ships as its specific coverage area. NEWS, It’s against the law. So if you don’t want a ticket, buckle up. Or. you could become broke in more ways than one. IWOUIHMAlffMIAMIIl' ROHM WOT El local and area can be each week in The Hastings BANN Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-02-01.pdf da3972e00c3466ada8d58f39d0b73ef2 PDF Text Text u*iroiVtwwciiBmY in X tWIKM si hm>M* “ <srs» '«■> Animal shelter millage sought Weather fails to halt ‘Fest’ See Page 2 Saxons fall short vs. FHC See Page 10 SeePage 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1-3 ANNER THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 1. 1396 VOLUME 141. NO 50 PRICE 25* Ionia company blames Hastings firm in deaths First Friday topic Tke taterreriotul conference on narea held tato fen to China will te fee focal at fee next Ftm Friday foran at noon Feb. 2 at fee Tbontat Jcffitnon HaU to Haefe*. Betty Lee Cagley. fanner teacher. comiMiint cnmaanUy activist in Kalatnaaoo and a irlrplr at fee con­ ference. will be the speaker A Rqpabfeaa. she is director at fee THretawn Area Council of Intcntottoaal Programa and owns Senior Health *Healthwise’ class slated for Feb. 10 by Karen Mauck Staff Wnler An Ionia manufacturing company pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of two of its employees, but claims that a Hastings machine repair com­ pany is the one to blame for their deaths. American Bumper and Manufacturing Company, in Ionia, pleaded no contest Monday. Jan. 29, to two counts of involun­ tary manslaughter in the Sept. 21, 1991, deaths of Steven Eilar. 26. of Ionia, and Ricky Dora. 21 of Lyons. The two were crushed to »?eath in the 1300-ton bumper stamping press they were operating. Eric Eggan, the state assistant attorney general who prosecuted the case, said in a press conference Monday that the men had been directed to work at the press, which was alleged to be unsafe in complaints, after working with the company less than a week. "American Bumper knew the risks its em­ ployees faced operating the press that killed Mr. Dora and Mr. Eilar, but did not take the action necessary to prevent the deaths. American Bumper has done wrong, and now they will pay for their crime," said Attorney General Frank Kelley Monday. American Bumper denies that it did any wrongdoing, however. The company claims that whatever caused the press to crush Dora and Eilar is in fact the fault of D and S Machine Repair of Hastingr American Bumper said D and S did repair work on the machine shortly before the accident. Christopher DeWitt, with the public rela­ tions office of the Attorney General in Lansing, said any such allegations would be investigated by the Attorney General's office. "The company (American Bumper) appar­ ently does have some information, which they believe implicates the ocher company (D and S) as far as any wrongdoing." he said. "For whatever reason, they have been sitting on it for a long time." He said the attorney general's office will investigate as they would any other allega­ tion. but said it is premature to discuss pos­ sible charges against D and S. American Bumper had filed suit against D and S for the value of the press, which has since been destroyed. That case is expected to be heard in the spring. Thomas Heiden of Grand Rapids, attorney for American Bumper, said the Ionia com­ pany is seeking in excess of SI million in damages. These include damage to the press, loss of use of the press, and monetary dam­ ages accrued from other lawsuits American Bumper faced. Heiden said D and S had been retained by American Bumper to do all repair work on the manufacturing company's industrial presses. In the summer of 1991. D and S did work on a clutch brake of a bumper stamp­ ing press. Heiden said D and S disassembled the clutch, took it to its repair shop in Hastings, and fabricated a stronger clutch re­ taining ring. He said that same clutch retain­ ing ring failed in September, causing the press to crush the men. Frank DeGroote, owner of D and S Machine Repair at 1605 Middleville Road, had no comment about the allegations. As pan of the sentencing, American Bumper will have to pay $15,000 for the in­ voluntary manslaughter charges. Along with the fines. American Bumper is required to pa> 51(X).000 to the Department of Labor, according to a press release from the Attorney General's office, which prosecuted the case in Ionia County Circuit Court. The balance of other administrative complaints “77ir company (American Bumper) apparently does have some information, which they believe implicates the other company (D and S) as far as any wrongdoing." o»r»u>pWr d« whx for other safety violations are still pending. Two lesser charges, for violating the Michigan Occupations Health and Safety Act, will be dismissed as part of the plea agreement. week Traffic light at Heath and Green to be operational in The Michigan Department of Transportation yesterday completed the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Heath Road/Green Street and the M/37-M/43 state highway west of the city of Hastings. Requests for a traffic light at that location have come from Rutland Charter Township officials, Barry County Board of Commissioners several years, ill now prohibit > Heath Road, light should be and other local and state officials for the j An engineering change at the intersectio left turns from the M/37-M/43 corridor < According to MDOT workers at the scene, flashing today, and operational in about a v St. Rose proceeds with plans for new scnpol ■there is a S10 fee. which inctades a ‘atf-caie" take home book. Regitoer by calling 90-3125. ‘WaMc for Warmth’ will be Feb. 24 The II* annual "Walk for Warmth" tad-raiaer to Barry County win be held in HatotofS and to Orangeville on Satorfey. Fab. M. Proceeds collected from pledges win be read io help fee needy and eiderty wife home I miing bills during the ansser areafee. Pledges are made to each walker fee a set dtuance or each mile More than $10,000 was raised last year to Beery County. The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan collected more man $70,000 The Hastings walk will start al the Free Methodist Church. 301 East State Road. Jan McMcUcn and some friends also pirn to atty outdoors with just a cardbored box for shelter during one night next month For more toformauoo on walking or pledging, call 90-4260 Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor With "Faith in the Future," parishioners at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings are finalizing plans to build a new school addi­ tion to replace a 1904 structure. Parishioners already have supported the project to the tune of $550,000 in pledges and cash during a "Faith in the Future Campaign." launched in August. St. Rose School, which serves kinder­ garten through sixth-grade students, now has two separate school buildings. The proposed single-level addition will be attached to the structure that was built in the early 1960s. "We'd be building 8,000 to 9,000 square feet on our newer school and it would have four classrooms, a library, an adult education room, small parish hall (and multi-purpose room), restrooms and some storage." said the Rev. Charles Fischer who serves the parish. Cost of the project is estimated at $600,000 for the new addition, including ex­ penses of approximately $25,000 for de­ molition of the old school and 525,000 for upgrading features in the '60s building. If plans proceed as anticipated, ground­ breaking for the project will be held about a year from now. Fischer said, aiming for completion of the addition in August 1997. The need for additional educational space and the aging of the old building both were key factors in pursuing a building project, said Fischer, who is called "Father Chuck" by his parishioners and in the community. Enrollment is slowly growing, with 135 students at present, and the facilities arc about at capacity, he said. The range in the past five to seven years has been 125 to 135 students. "We were feeling last year that the parish and the parish school are going through the same things the public school is — that the area is growing, that more younger families are moving in." The parish school and public schools mostly likely will share the same projected rate of growth, about 15 percent over five years. Fischer said. After comprehensive studies by a number of parishioners who served on committees, architects and construction experts, it was determined that repairing or renovating the old building would not be cost effective. ’The cost of trying to fix up the old build­ ing would really be prohibitive or just not really a good use of money." Fischer said. "It would probably cost nearly as much as the building is worth and it wouldn’t help our room problem, our space problem." The more people looked at it. parish­ ioners got a sense that this was not a hasty decision but was well thought out. It was time to do something. "It wasn't really our first aim to knock it (the old building) down," he said. There wasn't any other place to find the room and keep it connected (with the 1962 building)." he said. "At the end of 1994. through 1995, we got a group together as a building commit­ tee and a group together as a financial or fund-raising steering committee. They went to work on that." Fischer said. A general proposal was presented at a meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council last March to outline possible solutions for spe­ cific problems in the 1904 building. Tm glad the committee looked at a wide variety of options and suggestions so there arc still a lot of differtrJ things we might do." he said. * To date, just a general sketch has been de­ veloped to show possible building plans and now the "fine tuning” Problems in the old bustling include "the control of the heal. The bfiler isn't that old; it heats both schools, but Be control and the delivery of the heat to theClassrooms in the old school is very uncertain and uneven and hard to manage and control. The roof is leak­ ing in some places. There's been a continu­ ing problem of •water seeping into the base­ ment and having some water on the floor in the basement, especially in the spring and fall. 4 Because of "the lack of handicapped acces­ sibility of the bathrooms and library in the basement (where a multi-purpose room and the library arc located) it's hafll for a few kids and some other adults. tooAo get up and down the stain. "We really have two clafcrooms in the older school building that afe not full size and really are getting to be a handicap." he added. Originally, those two rooms had been one room. One of those rooms is the kindergarten room, which he said, "would be an adequate room for 16 to 18 kids because it’s about 60 percent of full size. This year we look in 23 kids." Besides having everything on one floor. Fischer said "You're looking at better insula­ tion. better heat control, better plumbing, Father Chuck Fischer of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church stands in front of the 1904 St. Rose School building that will be replaced with a new addition to the adjacent 1962 school building. better electricity... "Not all those things were huge problems in the old building. Some were. Some were kind of fixable, some not." With the optimistic attitude of the parish, he said, "you can do things right, do them the way you'd like to sec them; design around the programs, the students and the Set ST. ROSE, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1 1996 Citizens to ask County to put animal shelter milage on ballot News Briefs Sgt. Shaw named Lake Odessa chief sr John Shaw has been appointed Lake Odessa's new police chief. He was sworn in officially last week. Shaw took the post after Ypsilanti Police Department Cape. Charles Kirby decided against accepting his appoint* ment. Kirby, who had been selected by the Lake Odessa council, did tell village officials he thought Shaw was very capable. Right to Life to meet Feb. 20 Barry County Right to Life meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Mills Landing Restaurant. 228 N. Jefferson St.. Hastings. The next meeting will be on Feb. 20 and the public is welcome. For more in­ formation. call 948-4033. Chamber is back in Middleville The Middleville Area Chamber of Commerce has been resurrected. The group's first meeting will be al 4 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 7. at the Middle Villa Inn. Jerri Otto and Terri Vandcrkooi were two of the key people to bring back the organization, which had folded because of a lack of membership. The two talked with Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce Executive Director Dixie StadelManshum to get ideas on how to start it up again The new chamber seeks help from local service organizations, such as the Lions and Rotary. The Middleville Chamber will elect four officers and appoint chairs to each of the four committees: Goals and Growth. Ambassador. Special Events and Membership. The annual fee will be $50 to every group, individual or business. Meetings will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Winter pond workshop set The Barry County Soil and Water Conservation District will have a winter pond workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 10. at the Hastings Township Hall. Speakers will talk about design, con­ struction and engineering considerations when siting a fish or wildlife pond; wetlands restoration and enhancement for wildlife and waterfowl; plantings to attract wildlife to the pond; renovating tghc unproductive fish pond; conserva­ tion landscaping and the permitting process. There also will be a panel discussion on permitting, assistance and possible funding roles of agencies and an after­ noon advisory session that will include aerial photographs, maps and soil surveys. The workshop is limited to 56 registrants. Cost is $15 per person. A summer pond workshop also is planned for sometime in June. For more information, or to receive an agenda or registration form, call the Soil and Water Conservation District at 948-8056 Habitat workshop later this month People interested in becoming a Habitat for Humanity homeowner must attend two of four workshops planned for later this month at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The first sessions are planned for 9 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 10. or 7 p.m. Mon­ day. Feb. 12. The second sessions will be at 9 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 17. or at 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 19. In order to be considered for home ownership, attendance is required. Those interested may register by calling the local Habitat office at 948-9939 Barry County Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit ecumenical Christian orgamzaiton that builds decent, affor­ dable houses in partnership with lowincome people who pul a required number of "sweat equity hours." The homes arc sold at cost, and no in­ terest is charged to those who qualify, so the monthly payments often arc about the same as they would be if renting. Those who attend the workshop must bring proof of income from 1994 and 1995 and at least two financial, landlord and personal references. Habitat has built houses in Hastings. Orangeville. Nashville. Delton. Clover­ dale and Freeport, and plans to build its next home in Hastings. COA plans first Valentines party The Barry County Commission on Ag­ ing will have its first annual COA Valen­ tines Day party on Wednesday. Feb. 14. The party will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. al the Hastings Moose Lodge. Lunch will be served at 11 30 a.m. Par­ ticipants are welcome to bring a dessert or candy dish to share. A $1.50 donation is suggested at the door. To reserve lunch, call the COA at 948-4856 by Monday. Feb. 5. Farm income tax workshop planned A special workshop on income tax changes for farmers is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 6. at Goodtime Piza in Nashville. Speaker for the evening will be Roger Betz. Michigan State University Farm Management Agent from Southwest Michigan. The first session, from 5 to 6:30. will be on understanding the various tex forms. After dinner, starting al 6:30, there will be a presentation on income tex law updates and changes for farmers Cost of the program, which includes dinner and materials, is $10 per person or $16 per couple. To register, call 948-4862 by Friday. Feb. 2. Grief recovery series planned Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-week grief recovery class, beginn­ ing st 7 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 13. al its of­ fice. 450 Meadow Run, Suite 200. Hastings. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Grief recovery combines learning about the grief process, enabling people to talk with others who have lost loved ones. For more information, or to register, call the Hospice office at 948-8452. Lake ,0 appoints , council veteran Delos Johnson has accepted his fourth appointment to the Lake Odessa Village Council. Johnson was sworn in last week to a seat left "scant by the resignation of Wesley Meyers, who has moved out of the area. Johnson, a retired local teacher, was first elected to the council in 1972 and was elected president in 1979. He previously was appointed to fill out unexpired terms in the 1970s, in 1993 and last year. Johnson currently is a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, is president of the Friends of the Library organization, is treasurer of the Ionia Association of Retired School Personnel and is treasurer of the Central United Methodist Church. His wife, Suzanne, is Lake Odessa's village treasurer. Infant and child CPR class slated Pennock Hospital will offer an American Heart Association infant and child CPR class from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the conference center. The course will teach one-rescuer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and choking management. The program is designed for parents of infants and small children, educators who work primarily with infants and small children, day care personnel and parents of high-risk children. Class size is limited and preregistra­ tion is necessary. The registration is fee is $8. For more information, call Pennock’s Community Education Department at 948-3125. Financial aid workshop set The Hastings High School Counseling Department will present a financial aid workshop Wednesday. Feb. 7 in the high school lecture hall, from 7 to 8 p.m. Such questions as "What is financial aid?". “What kinds of assistance are available?" “Who is eligible?" and ' How do 1 apply?" will be dealt with. The common application, called the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid," will be discussed and distributed to those who have not received them earlier. Some of the critical questions will be highlighted and tips on how to make the application process easier, the first time and thereafter will be provided. Handouts will be available to explain federal, state and local scholarship pro­ grams. Counselors also will attempt to answer any questions about the scholar­ ship application process, as well as specific questions about the applications. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A majority of the more than 30 people who attended a citizens meeting Tuesday night voted to ask the Barry County Board of Commissioners to place a millage request on the August primary election ballot to finid a new animal shelter building. If the County Board refuses to ask voters for a millage, group members said they will launch a referendum petition drive to put the question up to voters themselves. They agreed that they could save a lot of work if county commissioners cooperated. The amount of millage to request has not been determined, but some thought that 1/4 mill for one year probably would be suffi­ cient. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell encour­ aged members of the audience to get actively involved in the request to commissioners. "The more who stand before the podium, the better," he said. Former Animal Shelter Director Al McCrumb said it would be helpful to have people in each county commission jurisdic­ tion (district) speak to their commissioners individually. "I'm not opposed to a partial millage," said Commissioner Rc^rt Wenger, the only commissioner at the meeting. The meeting, held at the Elks Lodge in Hastings, was organized by local citizens Emily Jasperse. Ann Endsley and others to share ideas and discuss options for trying to obtain a new shelter. They say the current shelter off Apple Street in Hastings has been inadequate for a number of years and current and former county commissioners have said the county doesn't have enough money to build a new facility. The current board proposed building a new pole building over the existing shelter and remodeling the inside, but the plan didn't conform with city ordinances. Citizens hope to get a millage proposal on the August ballot to fund a new animal shelter building to replace this existing one. A short-term millage for a new building was suggested as the best solution at this week’s citizens' meeting. "The less we ask the greater chance we have of getting it." Julie DeBoer said of the millage idea. If the proposal is defeated in August, she suggested that perhaps the group could try again in November. DeBoer also urged the group to "be a for­ ward moving group" with a positive attitude. The group >aid it hoped to get on the County Board's agenda for Feb. 6 and asked Kathy Wiggins, president of the County Humane Society, to be the spokesperson as a private citizen. However, on Wednesday "The less we ask the greater chance we have of getting it" Jufi« DeBoer Endsley said she may poll members of the group to see if they would consider delaying (he request until the board s Feb. 27 mee mg because she is already on the agenda Feb. 6 regarding another matter Judith Aladjem told the group that the National Humane Society has plans of shel­ ters available, with cost figures "down to the penny." "Il's all there. There's no sense in reinventing the wheel." ST. ROSE continued... "The more people looked at it, parishioners got a sense that this was not a h*ty decision but was well thought out. It was time to do something." Father Chuck Fischer situation you have rather than always fitting your programs into buildings that were built for another set of situations three or four generations ago. "I think there will be a lot of positive things. I know, too, that the financial con­ siderations will mean that we won’t do ev­ erything that everybody would like us to do with this addition. "After we spend more time and get into more detailed work with the architects (Van Wienen Professional Group of Grand Rapids), we will have to make some more decisions; say ‘yes’ to some things and no’ to other things," Fischer said. "I think the basic plan of what we need is pretty well ac­ cepted. He said a lot of work still needs to be done on "how exactly to configure the size of the different things." "We do have to check with the bishop of our Kalamazoo Diocese and have his permis­ sion to proceed since in a legal sense all the buildings really belong to the church of the diocese and the building or any debt we take on is ultimately his responsibility, too." Fischer said. "So we have to explain what we're doing as we go along, but I think in a lot of ways that helps us to clarify and be prudent and practical about how we're going to pay for things and what our needs are." Fischer said. "We have about $170,000 we've collected in cash, so we have done really better than we projected. "We’ll probably have to have half of the money on hand to get started. I think. The drive has gone well," he said. "We're still following up with a few peo­ ple and contacting alumni of the school and a few former parishioners who still have some involvement here by letter or phone in February to finish up on that. We still have a few other people who weren't able to pledge the first time around, but who wanted to do something. We’ll get some pledges from new people who move into the parish, from businesses, from other sources, too. We think we'll end up pretty close to the $600,000. which surprised us. "It's nice to be surprised by the generosity of people and things going a little better than you expected." Fischer said. The Building Committee includes Ken Baker. Glenn Elmen. Father Chuck Fischer, Ron Gossman, Ellen Haywood, Jack Lambka. Ed McKeough Jr.. Mike Murphy and Jean Stavale. Fund-raising Steering Committee mem­ bers include Keith Tolger, Sandy Greenfield. Norine Jacobs. Dave McIntyre. Tom Mau­ rer, Jack Walker. LaVeme BeBeau and Do­ lores Bleam. The cornerstone on the old school building dates back to 1904. Father Chuck Fischer of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, pictured here, is pleased with the optimistic attitude of parishioners and the successful fundraising drive that has already generated pledges and other donations totaling about $550,000 toward the approximate $600,000 cost of the proposed project. The multipurpose room in the 1904 building is located in the basement, where water often seeps through the floor and walls, especially in spring and tai. The proposed new single-level addition would have a multi-purpose room that will alsa serve as a pansh social hall. There are about 555 families in the parish. Larger classrooms are a priority of the building project. The kindergarten room, pictured here, needs more space. ,*i I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1 1996 — Page 3 Summons' calls for Orangeville officials' resignations by Karen Mauck Staff Writer * Orangeville Township officials have re•• ccived notice from a group calling itself the ♦** Michigan Republic to step down from their elected government positions. !•* Orangeville Township Supervisor Boyce S Miller was presented with paperwork Jan. <•25. ordering him to show cause why the emergency statutes and the war and ernergency powers of the government should not be terminated. The paperwork, which was •-labeled a summons, said the organization has 7 concluded that "no authority exists for the emergency government." Orangeville Township Clerk Darlene Harper said the summons gives the township 60 days to respond, and if it fails to do so the Michigan Republic will "remove this bondage from us." Harper said the Michigan Republic is against the township calling for an emer­ gency government. "They figure we've had four emergency declarations.” she said. Township government has no authority to declare war or use emergency powers. The summons was sent by the special ap­ pointed clerk of the Michigan Republic. Tom Wayne, and delivered by special private cairier Gordon John Fransico. The paperwork called for the response to be sent to a Galesburg address. The bottom of the summons states the Michigan Republic is in "the Country of Michigan, our first Supreme Court, com­ mon law venue." The organization operates under the idea of common law and has cre­ ated its own, illegal. Supreme Court. Miller said. He cannot say if the group is related to the Michigan Militia. "It may be an offshoot." he said. Miller said he has not read the 38-page pa­ per in its entirety, but it talks about some of the things President Franklin Delano Roosevelt enacted in 1933. and mentions the incident in Wa-o. It mentions things that happened as far back as the 1800s. he said. "It mentions Waco, but not Oklahoma City. It doesn't mention the other end." Miller said. The People for the Michigan Republic, the organization that sent out the paperwork, has declared Michigan Association of Free Associated Compact States of the United States of America wants to re-enter the United States under the same terms as the original 13 states, under the Articles of Confederation. Harper said Miller has contacted a lawyer with the Michigan Townships’ Association for advice. "He (the MTA lawyer) said nothing should be done at this time." she said. "It is a mean­ ingless document. It's just a bunch of garbage " "It is just a political statement." said Miller. "Some people want to make a state­ ment. We appreciate their input." He docs not plan to respond to the sum­ mons. though it says if he fails to do so. "we will have to accept what they say is the truth." Miller said. Miller said he has heard that similar papers have been sent to other townships in the Kalamazoo area, but he has not heard if other Barry County townships have received the summons. The paper may have been served to elected and appointed officials across the state, including the slate attorney general and governor, as well as federal officials such as U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno and President Clinton. Miller said. Officials from the Michigan Attorney General's Office said they had not heard of the Michigan Republic. John LaRose. executive director of the Michigan Township's Association, said while he has not heard of the Michigan Republic, the same 38-page document has been delivered to elected officials across the stale under different names. Some of the groups also have filed their paperwork with county clerks, asking to be recognized as the official court. "It just shows that these 'natural man groups' believe in what they do." he said. LaRose said these groups take certain parts of legal documents and use them for their own purposes He said these include the state and federal Constitutions, the Articles of Confederation, the Magna Charta and the Bible. "They have a very fundamentalist mental­ ity. natural beliefs that just do not coincide with the fabric of government as we know tL" he said. Stable owner charged by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Orangeville woman at whose stable two horses were found dead has been charged with 15 counts of cruelty to animals. Formal charges were filed Tuesday morn­ ing against Anita Otis, owner of the Cedar Hills Stables on Lewis Road. She will face three felony counts of willfully killing an animal and 12 counts of cruelty/abandonment of animals. Authorities from the Barry County Sheriffs Department and animal control seized 13 live animals from the stables Jan. 22. after receiving reports of the animals be­ ing alone and starving. Two other horses were found dead at the stables, and a third horse died while in the custody of the sherif­ fs department, said Undersheriff Donald Ford. The remaining live animals — four horses, two goats, two dogs, three cals and a miniature macaw — are in foster care. Ford said. Ford said Otis was to turn herself in to the Sheriffs Department Tuesday or Wednesda . It was thought she had been out of the stat:. Ford said he does not know where Otis h is been since the charges came to light. Sheriffs deputies obtained a warrant and searched Otis' residence and stables Tuesday. Ford said during the search, the department obtained tissue samples from the dead hones, which will be sent to the Michigan State Univereity Agricultural College to de­ termine the cause of death. The charge of willfully killing an animal carries a maximum four-year prison sentence and a possible $5,000 fine. The other 12 charges are misdemeanors, with a maximum 93-day jail sentence and a $500 fine. Winterfest ‘96 is » history; winners told by Jean Gallop Staff Writer Winterfest '96 saw plenty of winter Saturday, with sub-zero windchills and «, blowing snow, but it also had lots of competitors in many contests. There is no -, winner in two of the most popular events, the . swimsuit fashion show and the Polar Bear Dip except the spectators Survival is probably all the polar bears can hope for after , a dip in the freezing waters of Gun Lake. What follows is a wrap-up of the big winners in the various contests and drawings. The winner of the 1996 Indy Lite snowmobile from Smilin' Jacks was James Lombard, the Winterfest cash drawing for . $1,000 went to Bill Michael. $700 to Janet Chadwick and $300 to Jack Konceny. In the . chicken drop. Scott Winters and Michael . White both look home $100 prizes. In the ' poker run. $70 went to Marta Viergever. $50 to Craig Hardin and $30 to Bob Smreina. ? Paul Smit earned $100 as the karaoke winner and the basketball half-court toss was < won by Dion Kerber, who received $250. -* Other winners in the basketball toss were • Kerber in the 18 and over set. Bob Norder in the 13-17 age class and Stephanie Nicolai in the 12 and under class. In a new contest this year. Brian Nie of Kalamrzoo was named "Mr. Winterfest.’ In arm wrestling (right-handed), the 154 and under weight class winner was George Barton. 155-187 class winner was Randy Perry. 188­ 220 class. Joe McPeck and 220 pounds and over, Brant Kutzh. Left-handed winner in the 187 pound and under weight class was Randy Perry. A chili-cooking contest was held for the first lime this Winterfest by O'Neil's Restaurant and Pub on Chief Noonday Road. The event was to benefit Barry County Hospice. The Beaver Gap Chili Association came in first with their chili. John Mickulak look second and Larry Roselund earned a third place. The winners received engraved ladles adorned with chilies. Amber Inn featured clowns for Wintertest. ’Smiles’ (left) and ’Buttons,’ ask Jennifer Staup if she can see "my favorite monkey’ in the mirror. f Hospice will receive $500 that was raised by O'Neil's from entry fees from the 14 teams, and the sam; ling of the different styles of chili by the public. V M- HEAP tests change White-out conditions came and went during the day at Wintertest Saturday. The trees on the opposite shore could be seen some times during the day. Some time not. The ponies were gathenng snow at Wintertest. but the kids seemed to enjoy the * chity rides. Broomball goes on, rain, snow or shine. This year's Wintertest featured cold, snow and plenty of players. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Things are changing on many fronts m the education system in Michigan, including how students are tested. The state-mandated Michigan Education Assessment Program tests also are being changed. The MEAP tests in reading and math are given every fall to fourth- and sev­ enth-grade students. Tests in science previ­ ously were given to fifth- and eighth-graders at the same time, but starting this year, those students wili take the science test in the spring and will have a new lest in readingadded. Two years ago, the state passed an accrediation program that was implemented last year The three levels of accreditation are sum­ mary. interim and unaccredited. Unaccredited schools face financial penalties from the state. How schools' students score on MEAP tests is one part of how they achieve accredi­ tation from the state, and as such it takes on added significance. Until this year. 10th- and 1 llh-graders also took the MEAP tests. The same lOth-gradc students who took MEAPs last year now will be the first to take a new High School Proficiency Test, which replaces the MEAP tests at the high school level. The accompanying chart shows the results of the MEAP tests taken by the students in the five school districts in Barry County. The figures for reading are composites and not broken down to reflect the statistics in reading for story or reading for information, but are the percentage of students who scored in the highest range or "satisfactory." M.E.A.P. Scores in Barry County School Name B-rrrrrrr. Look at those smiling faces. At least the ones waiting to take the plunge at the Wintertest Polar Bear Dip are still smiling. 4th Grade Math 1995 - 1994 4th Grade Reading 1995 - 1994 7th Grade Math 1995 - 1994 7th Grade Reading 1995 - 1994 Hastings Area School System Ti.7 68.4 51.8 37.21 57.3 52.9 41.6 31.0 Thornapple Kellogg 60.7 53.4 39.3 37.3 60.6 43.1 33.1 31.0 Maple Valley Schools 43.3 61.8 44.1 30.1 66.1 47.7 33.6 34.1 Lakewood Public Schools 70.4 66.5 50.3 47.6 60.3 54.8 48.8 36.1 Delton Kellogg 67.1 67.1 36.0 44.1 48.6 45.6 34.9 30.9 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1 1996 IF-I-NANCIAL f4 FOCUS? . .. ~ LETTERS from our readers: County’s consultant decision a bad one To The Editor. Last week’s Banner described our County Board of Commissioners' vote to spend $24,000 to hire — who? Our chairman. James Bailey, says the money is going to a "newly-formed com­ pany" to write grants. This was a bad decision by the board. Some commissioners objected to the way the issue came to the board and the hurry-up way it was proposed and passed. This style of governing will lead to more and more bad decisions. I think you can see the results of hurry-up bad decisions in other recent Banner articles and letters to the editor — for instance, the landfill host agreement and the poor situa­ tion at our animal shelter. About grants: Many people have experi­ ence writing grants in the county. 1 was county grants coordinator in the late 1970s. so I know a little about it. This contract with the "newly-formed company" sounds terrible. Here are a few questions: • The county is paying $24,000 as a re­ tainer. How many grants does that cover? • The county is going to give Craig Starkweather and Pai Doyle of Small Government Consultants a cut of any grants they get for "administrative fees." Will Starkweather and Doyle administer it once the administrative is removed from the budget? • Many companies and consultants write grants for communities. Chairman Bailey said be didn’t know of any other companies Does this mean he lacks experience? Really, why weren’t others contacted9 • Bailey said this would give us someone in Lansing — we already have two someones in Lansing — our representative and our senator. Is there some hidden agenda these someones are unable to champion? • Who will set priorities? Who will evalu­ ate? A bigger picture involves how we go about imagining our future, and writing grants to get there. Having outsiders write grants and squelching local participation is not the way to do it. The way this $24,000 got slipped out of the county budget and into an insider deal should alarm any citizen who cares about where our county is going: the landfill, the animal shelter, our future I thank the commissioners who raised ob­ jections to the proposal at the last meeting, and I hope they will continue to serve as our representatives in an above-board way. 1 am grateful to Commissioner Emmet Herrington for suggesting that we research other firms, and the’, we put the contract out for bids. I appreciate his vision in knowing that how we acquire grants relates to the fu­ ture we can expect to share. I also thank Commissioner Tim Burd for suggesting the grant contract be tabled for study and Commissioner Robert Wenger for questioning this hasty action and for sug­ gesting that the County Commissioners fol­ low their board-committee system for gov­ erning. I appreciate Commissioner Sandy James for recognizing the concerns of people who object to the county writing checks without putting jobs out for bids. When Chairman Bailey said the grant-deal was a "multi-wrapped package, as a citizen. I m^st ask. wrapped in what. Sylvia Dulaney Orangeville Township To The Editor. * e | -e i U't son would definitely not be bused even further rtan his already one-hour one-way daily trip as it is. I think this would be a big mistake. With the recent bond approval. I think now would be a real good time to reconsider just what space will be available right here in Hastings in the near future. Please show me Hastings really does "em­ brace their special kids." too! Sue Deming Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published 77>e requirements an: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses win not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo detei mined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed iogibly or typed, double-spaced Variable annuities for long-term needs Are you interested m an investment that of­ fers growth potential and a guaranteed death benefit, yet allows your earnings to grow tax­ free? If so. you should know about variable annuities. Experts estimate that investors put more than $50 billion into variable annuities in 1994 alone — and for good reason. A variable an­ nuity is a tax-deferred investment that allows you to invest in a variety of fund accounts without having to worry about taxes until you withdraw your money. On top of that, there’s a guarantee that your beneficiaries will receive at least the full amount of your deposits (less any withdrawals) regardless of their market value. Still, variable annuities are not for everybody. Just like any other investment, they have advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, the tax-deferred feature of annuities allows deposits to compound even faster than they could in a taxable investment. Tax deferral allows you to cam interest three ways: interest on your principal, interest on your interest and interest on the dollars you would otherwise pay in taxes. You don’t pay taxes on the earnings until you withdraw them; and when you do so. all earnings are taxed on ordinary income. However, there is a cost for this tax­ deferral benefit. While there is typically no charge to purchase an annuity, there is usually a yearly contract charge of about $30 to $50. In addition, annuities typically impose a sur­ render charge that is gradualy reduced over time. In other words, if you withdraw your money early, you will have to pay. and the earlier you withdraw your money, the more it will cost you. Surrender charges typically don’t phase out until after seven years. Variable annuities also impose mortality and expense charges to pay for the costs of the death benefit and other features. If you don’t keep your annuity for the long term, yearly contract fees and early surrender charges can cost you dearly. In fact. Kiplmger’s Personal x magazine estimates the cost of pullii too soon can average 5.5 percent of the investment. On top of that, the IRS imposes a 10 percent penalty for in­ vestors who withdraw funds from variable an­ nuities before age 59*6. However, variable annuities can be a good choice for your long-term needs. They can be especially advantageous for wage-earners who have no retirement plan or who have delayed contributing to one. Unlike qualified retirement plans (such as IRAs. 40i(k) plans, SEPs. Keoghs and employer-sponsored plans), there is no limit to annual contribu­ tions. Even if you contribute the maximum to a quail fed plan, you can still deposit additional funds in a variable annuity. However, unlike qualified plans, your annual deposits into an annuity do not reduce your taxable income; they are made with after-tax dollars. But, back to the benefits of variable an­ nuities. If you need to change your invest­ ment. you can switch among the funds within your variable annuity. Most annuities charge nothing for this switching privilege, and no income tax is triggered. Vanable annuities can be a good investment for the portion of your portfolio dedicated to retirement and estate needs. Just be sure to add up all the pluses and minuses before you invest. Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubkshed Dy Hastings Banner, Inc. Privatization is the answer ■! To The Editor: - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prevlous week. Close Change AT&T 667. 59s/. Ameritech Anheuser-Busch 697b 57s/. Chrysler CMS Energy 307b Coca Cola 75 Dow Chemical 74'fe Exxon 787? Family Dollar 11s/. Ford 29s/. General Motors 537. 32s/. TCF Financial Hastings Mfg. 22s/. 108s/. IBM JCPenney 48’/. Johnson & Johnson 96'/. Kmart 6'/. 76s/. Kellogg Company McDonald's 50'/. Sears 40'/. Southeast Mich. Gasi 18’/. 9s/. Spartan Motors Upjohn 407. Gold 404.70 Silver 5.56 Dow Jones 5381.21 Volume 467,000,000 -'h + 21/. — + 1'/» + •/. + 1'/. + 4'h + 'h —'/. + •/. + 37. + '/• — + 5‘/. -■/. + 87r — + r/. + 1S/. -•/. . —'it —'h +2 As a citizen of this county. I often hear ’• about problems, but fail to comment or be actively involved. Bui I feel that I must speak up al this lime. The animal shelter has been a point of , contention and a trouble spot for many ■. years. It is now my understanding that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have . come up with a possible cure for all of this. '• They are considering privatization! And ' even better than that, they are considering having experienced or professional individu-'; als contract for the job. This may be just the answer to yean of . trial and error to find a solution to all of the I troubles. I see this as a three-way win situa- I lion, with a no-losing scenario. First — It seems to be a trend to downsize government, to get the government out of areas that it may have no business. This would accomplish that Second — It has been the cry and desire of ‘ the Humane Society, past and present com-" missioners. and many private citizens to have a new shelter If what 1 have been told is true, a new building will part of the priva­ tization. Third — We will have animal people car-. • ing for the animals in our county, and not ~ politicians. This should keep this issue our of the headlines. _■» In saying that we can't lose. I think that we all agree that it would be hard to have a ■ worse situation than we have had for about 20 years. And this is not said to condemn \ the good efforts of many during that time. In summary. I encourage all citizens to . call their commissioners and ask (plead with) them to move forward with this. We can all..' be winners... the citizens, the commission- , ers and our animals. Let’s not let an eppor-. (unity pass us by that has been a lonj. tim^in coming goal — a new animal shelter! .» Terne and Tom Ckmens '■ Hastings Know Your Legislators: ; US. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Buikflna. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope • Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of , ; Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Inring, Carlton. Woodland, Rutland. . Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. •' Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria ’ townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone : (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. . J President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. • 3 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. " j State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. 1 HastingsBaNNER Letters to the Editor, continued /uwvuieray MaritD. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones & Hastings must embrace special kids Two yean ago. 1 wrote a letter in this paper expressing concern that my son being bused to Delton’s TMI (trainable mentally impaired) program was a result of Hastings "tolerating their special needs kids, while Delton em­ braces them." , Now it is being considered that the Barry Intermediate School District merge with another ISD (Kalamazoo Valley) and dissolve as it now is. Since no one can tell me that my ------------------------------------------ \ ) ; . I 1 PiiMif fininiftnWhatabout tougher <fi v orce tow? 1. UMlIv vUllllvll to ** •diwra whu woo“ rf ,ort • I 1111111 I I li I II lllll • Rep. Jessie Dalman is promoting legislation thst would make* more di A OvisK>n of J-Ad Graphes Inc. 1952N Broadway Haabnpa, Ml 49058-0602 (618) 945-9554 • NEWSROOMDavid T Young (EtMof) Elaine Gitben (Assistant Edrtx) Karen Mauck Barbara Gal Jean Gallup Qndy SnWh Sharon Matter James Jensen Mandy HaDei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctawtiad acta accepted Monday through Ftkiay 8 a m to 5 X pm . Saturday 8 X a tn. ■ Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howel Jerry Johnson Dan Buefge Subscription Rates: $15 per year r Barry County $17 per year r adjonmg counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Krria Roberts, MtM— Flora, Phil Poatma, Sae Koch, LfLUUUMw 11IAMM VW. 1«I441—m.. IVIMMJarVIire. BtMM.JB.. MKKlItVWC. l«14< ntYIMKDrVaiC. "I agree. Women need tn get out of abuse situa□ons. however, it is too easy to get divorced. Penpie should work things out in certain situations.” “I agree. Divorce is too easy to get these days." “I agree. If it was tougher to get a divorce, people would think harder before getting married." "Divorce is not easy and retting up obstacles makes a bad sitnation worse." 8aady Detwfcr, "I do not like the no­ fault law the way it is written now, but I don't “I agree. In a ao4adt divorce women lead to suffer great financial completely agree with the proposed one either.” losses." . .. ‘ * �Ths Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1 1996 — Page 5 Majority in Congress doing the right thing with the budget Here’s what's happening in Washington. Republicans arc being criticized and often "beaten up" for their efforts to cut spending and balance the budget. Opponents of the budget have now spent an estimated $28 million on commercials saying how virtuous the president is in stopping the so-called "radical right" from downsizing govern­ ment. The huge propaganda effort has raised suspicion among the public and weakened Republicans' resolve. When we came back in on January 3, we had a boisterous conference meeting of Republican members of the U.S. House. Ap­ proximately a third of the members thought that holding out was hurting us too much politically — that we would lose the next elec­ tion if we didn't give in and send the president the bills he wanted to keep government open. Because of their numbers, we decided tn have a time out. Wc made a decision to Keep government open and hold off on a long term debt ceiling increase. Wc also discussed whether to push for changes this year, or whether to simply work tn elect a Republican president who. along with a Republican Con­ gress. could make changes without disrup­ tions. The final decision will be made at the end of February or early March. Personally. I think wc must move ahead quickly and aggressively, because the chances of success after a retreat arc smaller After surviving a battle, our opponents will gam strength and resolve in th?ir fight to have a larger and more powerful federal govern ment. Liberals are fighting the downsizing of government because it represents not only their philosophy but their source of power and influence Some of us arc saying to Newt Gingrich. Bob Dole and Republican National Committee Chairman Haley Barbour that with an adversarial press and liberals buying ads. Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH that it is important to get our message out now . A successful information strategy now will not only help change policy, but will also help Republican candidates this fall. 1 was invited to attend a strategy meeting on January 26 with the House Republican freshmen. The meeting reinforced my strong belief that we should not increase the debt ceiling unless we can get on a glide path to a balanced budget. If closing down nonesscntial parts of government helps bring a reluctant president to the bargaining table to protect this country's future, it’s worth doing. If the Republican budget plan were enacted, it would generate: • an additional $32.1 billion in real disposable income; • an additional S66.2 billion in consump­ tion expenditures; • an additional $88.2 billion in real, nonrcsidential fixed investment: • an additional 103.000 housing starts; and • a return of power and authority to the American family. Esscntialy. the Republican plan would reduce the government burden on citizens. The federal government should do only what individuals and slate and local governments can’t do for themselves. At our meeting, wc agreed on two commitments to restore the American dream: I) we will work to develop a legislative agenda that reverses the path toward big government; and 2) we will harness the existing support in the country for this agenda by communicating effectively with the American people. Wc r.iust act now because we re at a crossroads. What the ma­ jority in Congress is doing now is right and necessary for the country and delays will only result in more drastic and painful changes in the luture. “Summertime” arrives at St. Rose Neva Ada (Guy) Kantner LAKEVIEW - Neva Ada (Guy) Kantner 92, ofLakeview, passed away on Tuesday, January 30. 1996 She was born April 22,1903, in Sunfield, the daughter of Jacob H. & Gertrude (Schafer) Guy. Mn Kantner was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company. She retired after 25 years of working with the company. She was a member of Church of Brethren in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Kantner in 1963; grandson, Wendell Miller in 1962; one sister, Reva NuenfeldL Mn. Kantner is survived by one daughter, Elnora Miller of Lakeview; one granddaughter, Connie & John May of Blanchard; five great grandchildren, Jennie Lyon and April May of Mason, John May of Stanwood, Wesley May of Remus, David May of Blanchard; two great great grandchildren, John Lyon and Caitlyn Brown of Mason; three sisters, Arlene Sunkens of Charlotte, Valita Bosworth of Portage, Elma Smith of Woodland; one brother, Myron Guy / Lake Odessa. ' Visitation will be field Friday, February 2, 1$96 at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the fpneral home. ; Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 2, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. at the Youngman-McCullough Chapel in Lakeview With Brother John May officiating. ; Interment will follow at Woodland Memor­ ial Park, Woodland Township. ; Memorial coatributiuos may be made to Mootcalm County Hospice. Arrangements were made by YoungmanMcCullough Chapel of Lakeview. It may look like May or June because of the shorts and short-sleeved shirts, but this photo was taken of second grade teacher Diane KHpfer*s class in January at St. Rose School. Each day this week has a different theme in celebration of Catholic Schools Week, and this photo illustrates Tuesday's 'Summertime' motif. A frigid Tuesday was the perfect day for a ’Summertime* theme at St. Rose School to beat the winter blahs. In celebration ol Catholic Schools teok. students and staff dressed in summer attire that day. Here, teacher Maty WHItson and students Katie McKeown (left) and Katrina Jacobs are pictured in their summer fashions. HELP WANTED ■ Dental Hygienist Needed • Correction: Mattie Belle Moma {HASTINGS - Mattie Belle Moma 87, of Hastings, passed away on Friday January 26, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. । She was born on October 9,1908 in Cordovi, Tennessee, the daughter of Robert and Kate (Jkmes) Williams. ’ She married B. Howard Moma April 3,1926 in Arkansas. He preceded her in death June 8, 1980. They came to Hastings in 1948 with Qsite Products ; Mattie worked several years at Parmalees in downtown Hastings. VIATEC! Register To Win Our •She was an active member of the First Ujnited Methodist Church in Hastings. “Wild About You’Tiger. ;She was also preceded in death by three children; Jessie, Clarecce, and Berl Sr. This two foot tall, ferociously lovable stuffed tiger will capture your valentine's heart, ftjunce right in and register to win him — heart-shaped paws and all! * Surviving are her daughter-in-law Catherine Moma of Middleville; grandchildren Berl and wife Terri Moma, Mrs. Dcug (Mary) Ciller, Marc Moma, eight great grandchildren, sister williams of Tonnes ee; and George Williams of Nevada. ; Memorial Services were held on Sunday January 28,1996 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Reverend Bufford W. (joe officiating. W Am igements were made by Girrbach funeral Home in Hastings. 1 LEGAL NOTICES State McMgaa Protoate Ceort Cawt^ef Berry PUMJCATKM NOT1CC Pitidete * Estate Ale No 96-21804-« 1 Estate ot FRANCES M JOHNSON deceased TO AU INTEtESTED PERSONS ' Your Intecett in the estate may bo barred or at (acted by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing was held on January 18.1996 in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on tho petition ol Ounnord N. Johnson requesting Gunnord N. Johnson be appointed personal representative ol Francos M Johnson who lived at 1610 Locust Lone. Hastings. Mkhsgan and who died May 17. 1995. and requesting also tho will of th< deceased doted March 8. 1995 be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and tho (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notke. Notice k further given that the estate will then be assign ad to entitled persons appearing of record January 25. 1996 Robert L Byington (P77621) 2?2 West Apple Street Hastings. MJ 49058 0248 (616) 945-9557 Gunnord N Johnson 5625 Venture Ploce Hoslett Ml 48840 (2/1) Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9 to 7; Saturday 9 to 5 1ST PLACE FINISH DIVISION II BANNER CAROL KENSINGTON ALISSA GOODWIN STACY KENSINGTON tVayaart/affaai VIATEC! 1ST PLACE FINISH DIVISION II VOLLEYBALL LAURENE RUCG DAVE RUCC DEB MEADE WAYNE MEADE LAURIE EASTMAN JOE LASSANDRO CAROL MACK CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that unofficial (pre-approved) minutes of all open meet­ ings will be ready for the public to see within eight (8) business days after the meetings. Official (approved) minutes of all meetings will be ready to be viewed by constituents within five (5) business days after they have been approved. All minutes shall be available for the public to view and /or purchase at the Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk Barry County is requesting proposals to contract with the County to provide animal shelter services for Barry County. Interested parties should contact the County Admini­ strators Office by 12:00 February 5,1996,220 West State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. (616) 9484891. 0000000000000000000 0 0 CENA'S First and second shifts, varied hours available. 0 0 If not already certified: 0 0 NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a 0 0 two week training course and state certifica­ Excellent employment opportunities for 0 0 tion individuals who are interested In the nursing All shifts available upon hire. We offer 0 0 field. health insurance, vacation and Illness benefits a starting wage of $6.55 per hour. Classes 0 0 and start February 14 and end February 28. The first days of class will be from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 0 0 6p.m. and the last 4 days of class will be from a.m. until 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in 0 0 6:15 taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday 0 0 through Friday to fill out an application, before Feb. 8, 1996. Applications chosen to take the 0 0 class do not pay for the class. No phone calls 0 0 please. THORNAPPLE MANOR 0 0 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 0 0 EOE 0000000000000000000 Wa are looking for a topootch dental hygienist to Join our team. Practice located In Hastings. You must be a people person and deliver quality care. Excellent benefits available, if this Is you. please send resume to: Dental Hygienist 4888 E. Quimby Rd. Nashville. Ml 49073 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a budget work­ shop on February 12, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. Purpose of the meeting is for the City Council to discuss the 1996/1997 fiscal year budget Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk Murder "ON THE AIR" RETIRING? Don t let taxes lake a bite out of \onr retirement plan distribution By rolling it over into an IRA, you may delay pay­ ing taxes on your distribution. Call or stop by today A Village Players of Middleville Murder Mystery Dinner Theater for the details. Member S1PC Mark D. Christensen 228 North Church Hastings, MI 49058 616-945-3553 Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 Chicken Hrvael Wild Rier Cell the MiddleVilla Inn for Reservations 795-3&I0 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 1 1996 Gladys Lois Burgess Lucille G. Jones HART - Gladys Lois Burgess 96, of Hart and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 1996 al Oceana County Medical Facility in Hart. She was married to Martin Burgess and he died in October, 1969. Mrs. Burgess is survived by one daughter, Bonnie A Robert Birke of Mears and Anna Maria. Florida; one son, David A Nonna Burgess of Hastings; four grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be conducted. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. ATLANTA, MICHIGAN - Lucille G Jones 76, of Atlanta. Michigan and formerly of Nash­ ville passed away on Saturday January 27. 1996 at Benson House in Lewiston. She was born Lucille Lenz on August 18, 1919 in Hastings. She married Neil Jones on July 1, 1939 in Battle Creek She was preceded in death by a son, William G; brothers, William. Hany, Luther. She is survived by her husband, Neil; son. Kenneth (Judith) Jones of Lachine; daughter, Mrs. Mel (Barbara) Ringlcberg of Tallahassee, Honda; six grandchildren; brothers, George Lenz of Atlanta. Michigan, Carl Lenz of Middleville; sister, Clara Malcolm of Hastings. Cremation arrangements were handled b> the Green Funeral Home in Atlanta, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be trade to Benson House, Lewiston, Michigan 49756. Woulup <1oaeikeA'... at the Church of Vour Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand Si.. Haitingi. P«*lor David Burrell. «M8 8890 or 941 2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Mormnr Woratap 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thundav Bible Study 7 p.m. If tmereued in a free Home Bible Study. pkasc call for more details. Homemade peanut brmle no* available THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Psatof Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10 45 am Sunday Childrens church Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a.m. Wedneaday evauag service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wedneaday 6:30 p.m also Nuraery available for all services Bring the whole family ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferaon Fadw. Charles Fisher. Pastor Smurday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Maaaes 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.r GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anion. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Feb 4 - 160 and 10 45 a m Holy Communion. 9 30 Sunday School (all ^es). 360 Komoma I. 6:00 Youth Group; 6:30 Komoma 2. Thursday. Feb. I — 6:30 Children s Char; 7.60 Adven Hirers. 7 30 Aduh Char. 8:00 AA. Sarurdav. Feb 3 - 10 (>0 Cntech 3; 1:30 Inquirers; 860 NA Mon day. Feb. 5 - 9:30 Quilung. 7 (Ml Komoma 4 Tuesday. Feb 6 — 760 Shep Comm Wednesday. Feb. 7 — 10:00 Wardwatchers. 660 Sarah Circle HOPE UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 south at M 79 Law rente Hublev. pasta. phone 945-3397. Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count. char director Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a m.. Sunday School; 1045 a.m. Morning wor­ ship. 6 00 p.m Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship wnh Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services. Prayer meeting, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO. 1674 West State Rond. Hirnagi. Mich. James A. Camp­ bel. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes far all ages Morning Woratap 10:45 a.m. Nuraery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p m. Wednesday activities 7:00 pm are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Qua (apes 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Qua (ages 8-12); Youth Minutneor Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19) Adult Bible Study - No age linuu PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Ro*d. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 am ; Sunday School 1160 am.. Sundav Evening Prayer Tunc 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 60 p m. Awana Program (3 years old through 6ih grade) Wednesdays. 6 30-8 p.m Teen Center. 7th-121h grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Comer Slate Rd . and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Bra-l. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 10 a m Sunday School; II a m Mor tung Worship. 6 p.m. Evening ac­ tivities Wednesday — 7 p m. — share groups in vinous home* Conran church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study at the church ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Dehon) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 1060 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2215. Sunday School at 1060 a m ; Worriup 1160 a m.; Eveamg Sendee at 660p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 760 p.m QUIMBYU NITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am ; Worship II am.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m. P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4117 Coats Grove Rond. Pastor Ben Her nag. 9 30 a.m. Sunday School. Church Service 10 30 Youth meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p.m. at the church Bring sack lunch ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3IM Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3M mile *e*l of Pitler*on Rd ) Sunday Mas* 9 30 a m . Commu mon Service*. Mon . Wed . Fn at 900 a m ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH mectmg « 502 E Bond St (Hasting* Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer baA used at all lervxx* For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101. St Andrew 's is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod INDEPENDENT CHURCH Of CHRIST, (mailing address —*1651 Mathison Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall comer of Green and Jefferson M miner. Jan Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 930 a m . Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Wontap. 660 pm.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, m home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A muaioa of St Rose Catholic Churth Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pasta Sunday Services 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 1160 a_m Moratrg Worship Service; 660 p.m. Even-, mg Service. Wednesday 760 p.m Services far Adults. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery , children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group mimsirv. leader ship training NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WWN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFA1 INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Preacripttons" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the HaMing* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile Ea*i of Hasting* Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945 9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a m . Bible classes for all age*. 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m Youth Meeting with "Youth With a Message" 945-9224 ; 6:30 p.m Bible Study for all. Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan G Kent Keller. Pasior Sally C Keller. D.C.E. Becky Oexler. Pro­ gram/Youth Director Thursday. Feb I — 9:30 a.m. Circle <2 meets fete Ln*. 3.60 p.m. Cadette Choir. 7:00 pm "Bedtime Stones" with Sally Keller (Pre­ school thru 2nd graders); 760 p.m Church Life Conumnec meet* Sunday. Feb 4 - 9:30 a m and 1160 a.m. Morning Worship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided duiing both Services. Recognition of New Trustees during 9:30 Service OrdmaiKxi of New Elder* and Deacons during 1160 Service 9:50 a m Church School for all ages. 10:30a.m. "Coflee Hour" in the Dining Room; 11:20 a.m. Children's Church. 5.60 p.m. hud­ dle High Youth Fellowship; 660 p.m. Confirmation CLss; 6:00 p.m. Sunday School Teachers' Meeting; 7.60 p.m. Senior High Youth Fellowitap Monday. Feb. 5 - 760 p.m. Christian Education Committee. 7:00 p.m. Worship and Muttc Committee Tuesday, Feb. 6 - 9 30 a m. Circle 88 Lounge. 7:15 p.m. Circle 87 - Lounge Wednesday. Feb. 7 - 9:30 a m Circle Fl Nan Button's; 1:30 p m. Circle 83 - Lois Sparks'; 1 30 p m Circle 84 Marge Mulder s; 6.00 p.m. Children * Choir (In thru 4th grade). 7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. Circle 85 and Ruth Circle ■ EJena Haven's. Thursday. Feb. I - 3:00 p m. Giris Cadette Char WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadwa*. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene PicUrd. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES: Sunday. 9 00 am. Re* Ken Vaught; 1160 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all •fe* NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per stmal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calling God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationship* with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join u* for the class that fit* your needs 4-H. Monday* 6 30-860 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday . 5:00 p m al 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubuugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5 15pm at the Hidden Va’fey Community Center Commucty Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8 00 a.m.. freewill offering You are invited and welcome HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Supen. Musk Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barner free building with elevator to ail floors Bmadcavt of worship'service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a m ; Coffee Fellowship 10.30 a m . Worship 11 00 a.m. — with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS: Fami ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 660 p.m.; Adult Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month u Game Night for all age* THURSDAY Children * Char 4 00 p m . Youth Handbells 4 30 p m . Adult Hand bell Char 6:30 p.m . Chancel Char 7:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pauor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Jan 28 - 8:00 and 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). I 00-760 Converse Par­ ty. Thursday. Jan 25 — 6:30 Children'* Char. 760 Adven­ turer*. 7 30 Adult Char. 8 00 AA. Saturda*. Jan 29 - 8 00 NA Monday . Jan 29 - 9:30 Quilting Tuesday. Jan 30 - 7 00 SS Staff Wednesday Jan 31 - 1060 WW FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Paator James R. Barrett. Asst PMor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m . Classes for all ages; 1160 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 660. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Ctobs. 7.60 p.m . Teem in Houseman Hall. 760 p.m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m . Aduh Char practice 1 lone L. Pierce Emma M. uElsie n Andrus HASTINGS - Emma M. “Elsie" Andrus 79, of Hastings passed away on Monday, January 29, 1996 at Hanover House 92 in Hastings. Mrs. Andrus was born on July 23, 1916 in DetroiL the daughter of Desire & Clementine (Willimarck) Schelstrait. She was raised in Detroit and Belgium and attended schools there. She moved from Detroit to Nashville in 1947 and to Hastings in 1963. She was employed at the former Barry County Medical Care Facility as a Dietition for over 25 years, retiring in the early 1980’s. Mrs. Andrus was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Schelstrait; great grandson, Nathan Scobey. She is survived by two daughters, Charleen Truax of Washington, D.C.. Ellen A Jim Scobey of Hastings; two sons. Jerry & Kay Andrus of Grass Lake, Charles A Mary Andrus of Hastings; 11 grandchildren, Christine, Jerry, Jenny, Jill, Jim, Mike, Jamie, Amy, David, Jon, Encka; seven great grandchildren; sister, Mary Onkka of Waterford; special friend, Fran LaNew of Hastings. Visitation will be Thursday, February 1, 1996 at 10.00 a.m. until funeral time at the Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 1, 1996 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be al the Fuller Cemetery in Carl­ ton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. ________ Lillian E. GaHinger_______ NASHVILLE - Lillian E. Garlingcr 60, of Nashville, passed away on Friday January 26, 1996 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was boro on October 8, 1935 in Battle Creek, the daughter of James and Loura (Rozevicz) Fuller. She graduated form Sl Phillips in 1953. She moved to Nashville in 1961. She worked at Flexfab since 1973. She was a member of Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and ceramics. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Garlinger of Battle Creek, Gary Garlinger of Texas; three grandchildren; sister, Geneva Lampert of Texas; special friend, Jerry Yarger, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, January 30, 1996 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Memorial contrSutions may ue made to SL Rose School Building Fund. Arrangements were made Funeral Home in ^Hastings | by Gin-bach Mary V. Burnett| LAKE ODESSA - Mary V. Burnett, 84. of Lake Odessa and formerly of Torch Lake and Lansing, passed away on Friday, January 26, 1996 at Tendercare Nursing Home in Hastings. She was born on October 21,1911 in Illinois, the daughter of Orral and Nellie Crane. She attended school in Manchester, and was married to Frank Clemens. She later was married to Clarence Burnett, he preceded her in death in 1973. She was also preceded in death by one son. Jack Clemens; two grandchildren; one brother, Edward Crane. She is survived by three sons, James Clemens of Lake Odessa, Robert Clemens of Bellevue, Gerald Clemens of Coldwater, three daughters, Shirley Wilbur of Lansing, Gloria Bradley of Lansing, Patricia Conklin of Cleve­ land, Tennessee; 17 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great great grandchil­ dren; three sisters, Helen Golden of Jackson, Mildred Gailey of Jackson, Ruth Powell of Anderson, South Carolina. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, January 30,1996 at the Koops Funeral Chape) in Lake Odessa, with the Reverend Emmen Kadwell officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. I Louis Belden Thompson | GUN LAKE - Louis Belden Thompson 84. of Gun Lake passed away on Monday, January 29. 1996. Mr. Thompson was born on December 18, 1911 in Kalamazoo. He lived for the past 50 yean at Gun Lake, he enjoyed gardening, fishing. Mr.Thompson was employed by the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for about 30 yean, as a tool and die maker. He also served as Justice of the Peace and was Secretary/ Treasurer of the Gun Lake Protective Associa­ tion for several yean and enjoyed being known as “Mr. Gun Lake". He was also a member of the Hastings Masonic Lodge. Mr. Thompson was preceded tn death by his wife of 53 years, Eugenia Czyzewski; brother Edward, and sisters Ordeha and Martha June. He is survived by one brother, Jon C. Thompson of Kalamazoo; one sister, Ruth Young of Fenton; special friend, Doris Apsey of Middleville; three daughten, Diane Martin­ son of Gatlingburg, Tennessee, Janice (Alton) Granger of Dimondale, Barbara (Barry) Heydenberk of Grand Rapids; one son, Louis (Shirley) Thompson II; nine grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren. Mr. Thompson donated his body to M.S.U. College of Medicine. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, February 11, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. at Gun Lake Community Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Gun Lake Community Church. HASTINGS - Theodore A. Ted" Ziegler 86, of Hastings passed away on Saturday, Janu­ ary 27, 1996 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Ziegler was born on April 10, 1909 in Detour, the son of Gregory A Eleanor (Winling) Ziegler. He was raised in the Weare/Hart areas and attended St. Joseph School in Weare and Hart High School. He moved to Hastings area in 1932 form Grand Rapids. He was married to B. Jean Sledge on May 28, 1938. He wu employed by the United States Post­ al Service in Hastings from 1941 until he retired in 1975, serving first as a window/ money order clerk for 11 years and then as rural carrier for 23 years on Routes fl and 85. Previ­ ous employment included the State Fish Hatch­ eries, Motor Wheel in Lansing. Lansing Dairy, Hastings Manufacturing Company., Hanchett Manufacturing in Big Rapids and Continental Motors in Muskegoo. He was a member of Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church, member St Rose Usher’s Club, member St Vincent DePaul Society, charter member Hastings Knights of Colum­ bus, former Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 8447 and was First District Deputy from Hastings Council, former Knights of Columbus State Membership Chairman and Boysville Chairman, held the “4th Degree" in Knights of Columbus, avid outdoorsman enjoying especially ice fishing and all sports. During the 1930*8 he managed the Hastings Manufacturing Company's softball team for several years. Mr. Ziegler was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; three sisters. . He U wnrived ty jijtc, Jan; Gerald A Irene Ziegler of Martin, James A Sandy Ziegler ef Grand Rapids, Richard A Kathy Ziegler of Hastings, Gregory A Elaine Ziegler of Fenton; three daughters, Marylin A Don Eltennan of Vail, Colorado, Jane A Robert Verplank of Saugatuck; Barbara Ziegler of Hastings; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother, Fred Ziegler of Hastings; two sisters, Catherine Ziegler of Grand Rapids, Cecelia Bailey of Zephyrhills, Florida; many nieces, nephews, A great nieces A nephews. The Rite of Christian Burial Services was held on Wednesdsy, January 31, 1996 at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with the Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was at Hastings Ml Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sl Rose building fund in lieu of flowers. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Leonard W. Rietkerk DOWLING - Leonard W. Rietkerk 65, of Dowling passed away on Saturday January 27, 1996 at his residence. Mr. Rietkerk wu born on January 30,1930 in Kalamazoo, the son of Leonard A Laura (Collins) Rietkerk. He was raised in the Mattawan area and attended school* there, graduating from Manawan High School. He wu a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He wu employed at Pinkerton Security Service, Delton Machine Tool and Battle Creek Packaging Machines. He wu a member of Dowling Country Chapel, a long-time Scout Master, a life member of the Scouts Order of The Arrow, and received the scouting Silver Beaver award and the Wood Badge. He wu married to Barbara J. Buckland on April 18, 1952 who preceded him in death on November 16, 1989. They lived most of their married life in the Dowling area. Surviving him are son A wife, Jerry A Tere­ sa Rietkerk of Kalamazoo; daughter, Gail Rietkerk of Dowling; two grandchildren, two brothers, William Rietkerk of Kalamazoo; and Robert Rietkerk of Kalamazoo; one sister, Lou Meyers of Delton; step-father, Arthur Bourner of Paw Paw; two step-’ others. Dale Bourner of Parchment; and Eldon Bourner of Kalama­ zoo; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday January 31, 1996 at The Dowling County Chapel of the United Methodist Church with Reverend’s Merlin and Kay Prau, and Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial wu at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowling Country Chapel or Boy Scouts U.S.A. Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Ione L. Pierce 76, of Hutinga, passed away on Sunday January 28, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on December 27.1919 in Carl­ ion Township, the daughter of Marion and Myrtle (Stadel) Clem. She attended Carlton Township School, she worked in a Lake Odessa Restaurai*, Candy Land in Hastings, Kroger* in Hastings, and Hastings Manufacturing in early 40'* to eorhn 50’a. In 1955 her and husband Wayne opened Waynes Shoe Store in Hastings and operated until 1995. She was married to Wayne Pierce on January 9. 1942. She wu a member of Sl. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, and loved doing things with her children and grandchildren. She wu preceded in death by her mocha; father, a step mother, sister, Noreen Clem. She is survived by her husband Wayne Pier­ ce of Hastings; daughters, Suzanne Rote of Hutings, Mrs. Kenneth (Sharon) Landford of Hastings, son, Stephen and wife Peggy Pierce of Hutings; grandchildren, Jeff Spencer, Matt and fiance Miko Duron Spencer, Sieve Lesict. Jim Lesick, Jackie Lesick, Jenny Pierce, Megan Pierce, Pamela Pierce; sisters, Mrs. Vaughn (Mary) Lydy of Middleville, Doris Strouse of Hutings, Mrs. Phillip (Youvonne) Bond of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mau will be Thursday, Febnxary 1, 1996 at 11:00am. at Sl Roae of Lima Catholic Church with Father Charles H. Ficher officiating. Burial will be at Ml Calvary Cenv.-tery in Hutings. Memorial contributions may be maiie to Sl Rose Church or School Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I Paul A. Larson| MIDDLEVILLE-Paul A. Lirson, aged 62, passed away Monday, January 22,1996 at his residence. He wu born December 16,1933 in Kennan, Wisconsin, the son of Olaf and Sena (Jacobsen^ Larson. q He wu raised and attended school .if Kennan, Wisconsin. He wu employed at Bradford White Corpo­ ration for 41 yean and retired December 29. 1995. He wu a member of U^.W. Local 1002 m Middleville. He enjoyed his family and his home in the pines. He enjoyed the wild life, oexa, wuofr chuck and rabbits. His yard wu his pride. He loved to listen to the breeze in the trees. Vacair lions were spent visiting his family in Wfocot> sin at reunions every summer. He wu an avid reader. He wu enjoying Ms retirement, dfaiM out and long drives in the country were his wM of relaxing. He wu preceded in death by his parent Olaf and Sena; sisters, Gladys Heacock aM brother-in-law, Donald Heacock; Lilly RiA and brother-in-law, Frank Rider, Alice Ridcft Brothers, Sivert Larson and Baby Sivrf brother-in-laws, Adam Raab and Willis (B® Woyke. Mr. Larson is survived by ore brother, OW (Marianne) Larson Jr. of Luck, WisconsMk Three sisters, Mrs. (Sena) Woyke of Minnea^ polis, Minnesota; Mrs. (Mabie) Raab of Ogema, Wisconsin; Mrs. Meriyn (Ruth) John^ son of North Branch, Minnesota; many nieces and nephews. Fu neral and committal serv ices were held on Saturday, January 27, 1996 at Beeler Funend Home, Middleville with Reverend W. Lee Taylor officiating. Interment wu in Ml Hope Cemetery JI Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of your choice. |DouglasM. Gainder j DELTON - Douglas M. Gainder 79, of Delton passed away on Tuesday January 30, 1996at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazodu He wu born on February 26,1916 in Hick* ory Corners, the son of Alfred A Bernice (McMartin) Gainder. q He wu married to Dorris McIntyre on February 26, 1938. Mr. Gainder graduated from W.K. Kellogg High School in 1933. He farmed for many years in the Hickoot Corners area and wu employed for sixteen years in maintenance at the Fl Custer State Home. His remaining work yean wu a self employed carpenter. He wu a member of the Hickory Corner Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed woodworking fishing, huntinfc traveling, and camping. He wu preceded in death by his pareoK He is survived by his wife Dorris, fate daughters, Mrs. Donald (Elda) Kahlstorf df Peoria, Arizona; Mrs. Charles (Phyllis) Coopft of Bryon; Mrs. Donald (Nancy) Bates of Naiffe ville, Tennessee; Mrs. Marti Johnston of Ntet Hudson; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen gre< grandchildren; one brother. Dale Gainder if Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephew^ Visitation will be Thursday and Friday evo; ings, February 2nd, and 3rd from 7-9 PM fg Williams Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturdte February 3, 1996 at 11:00 AM at the Hickof? Corners Wesleyan Church with Pastor Leonard Davis A Pastor Phillip Parkins officiating. Burial will be at E. Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by William Funeral Home of Delton. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Falconers to mark 50th anniversary Feb. 9. 1946. Bob Falconer and Myrtle Norton were united in marriage. At Bob and Myrtle's requst thee will be no open house in honor of their golden wedding anniversary. Their daughter and son-in-law. Pat and Bob Doezema ask that you help them congratulate Bob and Myrtle by showering them with cards and telephone calls al this special time in their life. Their address is: Bob and Myrtle Falconer. 8737 Diane St.. White Cloud. Ml 49349 ■ Monicas to observe golden anniversary Charles and Donna Monica of Delton will celebrate their 50ih wedding anniversary with tn open house front 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Feb 17. 1996. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton The event will be hosted by their children and families. The couple has re­ quested no gifts " Charles Monica married Donna Diehl on Feb. 16. 1946 in the Cloverdale Evangelical Church in Cloverdale. The couple have six Children. Mona Ellard of Charlotte,. Gail Gibson of Missouri City. TX. Gregg Monica di Penn field. Brad Monica of Delton. Marsha Veenstra of Ada. and Daneen Caro of Hud­ sonville. They also have 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Merrick-Hayes plan to wed Feb. 17 Joama L. Merrick and Robert F. Hayes will be united in marriage on Saturday the 17th of February. 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Barry County Expo Center. Joanna is the daughter of Juanita Simon and the late Joseph Simon, of Beaverton. Robert is the son of William and Bernice Hayes of Hastings. Joanna and Bob wish to invite their friends to join in this joyous event. A reception im­ mediately following the wedding ceremony will feature music by the "High County" bend from Dorr. This will be a casual wedding with a coun­ try western theme. Feel free to dress in jeans or boots, or in any way you feel comfortable. (No gifts requested) • Ethelyn Chase. Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, will celebrate her 100th birthday Feb. 2. Her family wishes to invite friends to a party al the Manor Friday. Feb. 2. from 2 until 4 p.m. in her honor. (The notice last week had her name wrong, it is Ethelyn. not Evelyn, and the day of the week is Friday, not Saturday.) The Sun Lovers met Wednesday. Jan. 24. for a potluck dinner and a 1996 planning ses­ sion al the home of Bill and Margaret Brodbcck. There were 12 people present, in spite of the weather. Boyd Barry entered Pennock Hospital again Sunday. Jan. 28. Visitors are very welcome. The Woodland School Alumni Association Executive Committee held a meeting Jan. 23 at the Lion’s Den in Woodland. Plans for the 100th annual banquet were discussed. The next meeting will be on Monday. Feb. 12. at 7 p.m. al the Lion's Den. Cathy Lucas is still in Atlanta. She is recuperating well from the surgery which she had in November and is thinking about when she will be able to return to Michigan. Her car has been located, in very bad condition, so she will need to replace it. The Kilmers, the Tylers and the Chases had dinner Friday night al the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. The weather was not the best, but there was a good turnout for the dinner. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society is holding its next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8. at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. The program, the history of John Ball Park in Grand Rapids, will be presented by Jan Smith. The United Methodist Women of Woodland had a potluck supper on Jan. 16. Joy Angel C rothen presented the program. Woodland Brethren Christian Parish held an installation service at the church in Coau Grove on Sunday. Jan. 21, al the morning worship service. Ed Kiekhoff was installed as chairperson of the board and congregation. Ron Stevens is the vice chair. Frances Her­ shberger was re-elected treasurer and Juanita A Herding financial secretary. Also elected and installed were Linda KenHeid. clerk; Shirley Diekhoff. chair of Chris­ tian education; Kyle Chase, chair of stewards; Agnes Krammin. witness chair. Robin Chase, chair of fellowship, and Linda Wise, chair of Deacons; Jim and Libby Kinsey, youth leadership; Celia DeMond, music director; and Cheryl Allen is camp representative. The annual meeting was held following a potluck dinner with good attendance and positive reports, showing 1995 to be a great year for Woodgrove Parish. The church over subscribed its budget by a considerable amount. The Rev. Ben L Herring is the GIRL, Tracy Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 16 at 10:32 p.m. to Doug Havens and Stephanie Elliott. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 11 ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Marc Shane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan 16 al 7:36 to Kathy Stenberg. Hastings. BOY. Lucas Randall, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 20 al 9:38 a.m. to Julie and Randy Binkowski. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 5% ozs. GIRL, Rebecca Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 21 at 8:47 a.m. to Sheila and David Barnard. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 214 ozs. and 1914 inches long. Mary Johnson marks 95 years Mary Geneva Johnson has marked her 95th birthday Dec. 21. 1995. She is living at her daughter's home at 2425 Harden Blvd., lot 181 in Lakeland. Fla. 33803. She would love to get cards at above ad­ dress. She worked at Parmelee’s Dress Shop for a number of years. And also at Taffee’s Drug Store. Farmers Insurance Dtiow the advantage ot having al your nujor imurance coverage with F-rmeri. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, lair, friendly »erv»cc. Cail a Farmers Agent lor auto. Me. fire, commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent MUY Ktt AQENCY Aeta, Hom, Uh, CmmtoH BOY, Bren Jay. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 21 at 12:00 p.m. to Brad and Kim Buehler. Freeport, weighing 8 lbs.. 1414 ozs. and 2214 inches long GIRL, Valerie Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 22 at 11:11 a.m. to Nathan and Connie Wright. Freeport, weighing 6 lbs.. 11^4 ozs. and 2014 inches long. How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy Prime Building sites For Sale Prime building sites available on Hastings Country Club. Approximately 7 acres. Will divide or build to suit. (616) 945-5000 City of Hastings Announcement of Position Available DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES - OPERATOR-4 Requirements for this position shall include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driven • license acceptable in the State of Michigan. Application and a full job description are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Submit application or resume to the Office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through February 12, 1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex. national origin, age or disability. BOY, Devin Ryan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 14 at 4:26 a.m. to Mark and Cindy Hamlin. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 514 ou. and 20 inches long. BOY, Lucas Walt, bora at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 18 at 11:26 a.m. to Michelle and Neal Elliott. Dowling, weighing 6 lbs., 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. ; Denise E. Daniels and Thomas E. Straley were united in marriage on Dec. 15. 1995. with Judge Richard H. Shaw presiding. Bridesmaid was Megan Daniels, daughter of the bride, and best man was John Straley. brother of the groom. The families of both, including seven grandchildren, were present to share in the ceremony. A reception will be held in their honor on March 30. 1996 at the Elks Temple. For \<>ur insurance call Pastor of the church. Items to be included in the Woodland News can be called to me on weekends and on Mon­ days at 945-5471 and on Tuesday and Thurs­ day at 948-4881. GIRL, Mikayla Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 17 at 11:10 p.m. to Mark and Kathy Tomandl, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 1V4 ozs. and 20 inches long. Daniels-Straley united in marriage Kilmer, Tom Niethamer and Harold Brown working on the plana tor the 100th annual banquet, which will be held May 18. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CREATION OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO: All real property owners within the following described district of the Charter Township of Rutland, in portions of Land. Section 13, and all other interested parties. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the request of Hastings Fiber Glass Products. Inc the Township Board shall conduct a public hearing at its regular meeting scheduled for February 14.1996 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, to consider the establishmeat of an Industrial Development District pursuant to PA 198 of 1974 (MCL 207351 et seq) within portions of Land. Section 13, more particularly described as follows. COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 13. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE NORTH 1073.85 FEET (1073.85 MEAS.) ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 13 AS SURVEYED BY WM. HUME ROGERS. R.LS *6197. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES W. 542.65 FEET (N89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 11 SECONDS W, 542.63 FEET MEAS.) ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF A SURVEY BY WM HUME ROGERS DATED OCTO­ BER 1963 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL D OF SAID SURVEY AND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MIN­ UTES W. 374.80 FEET (N 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 11 SECONDS W, 374.78 MEAS.) TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL D, THENCE N 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES W (N 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 33 SECONDS W R). 264 05 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL D. THENCE S 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 11 SECONDS E, 374.93 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL D. THENCE SOUTH 264 00 FEET (S 00 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 34 SECONDS E, 264.05 FEET MEAS.) ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL D TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The aforesaid lands and premises within said proposed District are current­ ly owned by Hastings Fiberglass Products, Inc. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event an Industrial Development District is established by the Township Board al or following the aforesaid public hearing, such an area will be eligible, upon proper application, for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate pertaining to ad valorem property taxes otherwise assessable within said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to individ­ uals with disabilities upon five (5) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals needing special services should contact the Clerk al the Township Hall either in writing or by telephone describing what aids are needed. Ernest Eichenauer to mark 90 years Ernest Eichenauer will be 90 years old on Feb. 9. 1996. There will be a birthday party on Feb. 10 at Prairieville Township Hall from 1 till 5 p.m.. given by his children He has 17 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Come and help us celebrate this "special" birthday No gifts please Sean Richard Korluch. Delton and Cassie Anne Wetshaar. Delton. Robert Franklin Hayes. Hastings and Joan­ na Lynn Merrick. Hastings. Brian Lee Gibson. Hastings and Amy Lynne Luce. Hastings. Jonthan Lowell Haliiwill. Hastings and Taimane Barlow. Hastings Joseph Michael Yates. Middleville and Catherine Ruth Grube. Middleville. Richard Clarence Chamberlain Jr.. Hastings and Denise Lynn Pierpoint. Hastings All owners of properly within said proposed district and all others who may be interested in the foregoing are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place io take part in the discussion on the proposed district. AMBUCAN LUNG ASSOCIATION' RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Barbara Bedford. Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)948-2194 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 1 1996 didn't criticize me but brought up the subject that they can be removed if 1 ever felt that 1 wanted to get rid of them. Well. I do. Ann. but 1 don’t know where to go or what is involved. Can you help me? — Buzzie in Brooklyn. Dear Buzzie: According to Dr. Robert Gotkin in Long Island, the best method for removing a tattoo is laser surgery The pro­ cedure is time-consuming and costly but worth it. See a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon who is experienced in this area. LEGAL NOTICES: MOmrGAQI SAL£ PURSUANT TO SECTION 1*02 OF TITLE 16 OF THE UNITED STATES COOf. YOU AM HEREBY INFORM ED THAT THIS IS AN ATT! MPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO THT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT rJRPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Mouh hoi boon mode in the conditions of o mortgoga mode by ESTHER RUPRIGHT o single women to SURE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgogee doted 9-15-94. ond recorded on 9-15-94. in Liber 614. on page 815 County Records Michigan and ossignod by so.d Mortgage to DAVID W DOLAN DOS TRUSTEE DAVID W. DOLAN DOS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3 23-60 by on assignment doted 9-15-94. and recorded on 6-15-64. In Libor 614. on pogo 823 Barry County Records Michigan on which mor tgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof -he sum of TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ANO EIGHTEEN 41/100 Dollar* (8243.218.41) including interest at 17 per cent per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode ond pro vided. notice is hereby given that sold mortgage will bo foreclosed by o sole of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan, ot 2 00 o'clock p.m . on February 26 1666 Said promises ore situated in Barry County Michigan ond are described os 4. Tho land referred to in this commitment is located In Baltimore Township. Barry County. State of Michigan. and is doseribod os follows A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST DESCRIED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SA® SECTION 14 FOR PLACE OF BEGINN ING THENCE EAST 20 ROOS THENCE SOUTH 16 ROOS. THENCE WEST 20 ROOS. THENCE NORTH 16 ROOS TO POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO THAT PART CX SECTION 14 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMEN CING Al THE NORTH 14 CORNER OF SAID SEC TION 14; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH SOUTH 1/4 LINE 376 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST-WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 14. 100.00 FEET THENCE NORTH 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES EAST 246 FEET; THENCE EAST 207.28 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 210.00 FEET THENCE WEST 537.28 FEET TO THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE THENCE NORTH 121 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DISTANT 264 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SEC TION THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SA® SECTION 330.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SA® NORTH ANO SOUTH 1/4 LINE 26.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST. 246.00 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY 100 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1 /4 LINE. DISTANT 115.00 FEET SOUTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 115.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES. The redemption period thall bo 12 month* from tho dote of tuch safe. unless determined abandon od In accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. In which cose tho redemption period ihall be X days from the dote of such tale Doted: 1-8-66 DAV® W. DOLAN. DOS TRUSTEE. DAVID W. DOLAN TRUSTEE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3 23 60 Attigment ol Mortgagee MICHAEL M. GRAND, attorney. Suite 264W 31731 Northwestern Hwy. Formingion Hill*. Ml 48334 (2/15) far the Ce—iU of Barry OHM* OF PUBLICATION File No 95 441 DO Hon. James H. Fisher JOAN M McCLURKIN Plaintiff LARRY J McCLURKIN Defendant David A Dimmer* (PI7793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS McPHIllIPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 46058 (616) 645-6596 At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, on the 8th day of January. 1966. PRESENT Honorable James H Fisher. Circuit Judge. On the 15th day of August. 1995. an action wos filed by Joon M. McClurkln. Plaintiff, against Lorry J McClurkin. Defendant in this Court to oHoin a Judgment of Divorce IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Lorry J. McClurkin. shall answer or take such other ac­ tion as moy be permitted by low on or before the 28th day of March 1996 Failure to comply with this order will result «n a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed m this Court James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (Pl 2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS McPHILLIPS t DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (2/1) Ceunty efBamr PUBLICATION NOTICt Decaeeed Estate File No. 96-21820-S£ Estate of Veda Christine Conklin, deceased. Social Security No. 378 36-4828. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On February 21. 1996 at I 45 p m •n the Probale Courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Pro­ bate. a hearing will be held on the petition of Dormoi< Gray requesting that he be appointed Per­ sonal Representative of the Estate of Veda Christine Conklin, who lived Life Care Center. Plainwell. Michigan ond who died on January 17, 1996; requesting that the heir* at low of tho dece­ dent bo determined, ond requesting also that the Will of tho deceased dated October 14, 1991. ond codicils doted none, be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both tho probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: January 26. 1996 Michael J. McPhillips (P337I5) DIMMERS. McPHILLIPS * DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Dorman Gray 3440 Harrington Delton. Ml 49046 C-Z’J Rape in prison Dear Ann Landen: 1 can't believe how many mean-spinied people there arc in the world. This letter is for "Outraged in Alburquerque.-' who thinks prison rape is just fine because "they deserve it.*’ and for "Reedley. Calif.." who believes everyone in prison is “a subhuman pervert.** These two people have absolutely no idea of what constitutes today’s prison population Please inform them that seven out of 10 prisoners are incarcerated for non-violent crimes. Is it really "just fine” to throw these non-violent offenders into cells with hardened criminals who think nothing of raping other males? Almost two-thirds of those non-violent prisoners failed to complete high school. Onethird were unemployed before their arrest Unfortunately, we are not even attempting to rehabilitate them. Our prisons have become graduate schools for criminal activity. No wonder our crime rate is going up. We’re taking money from education and social programs to build more prisons where non-violent offenders turn to violence tn order to protect themselves Please be fair and let me have my say. The public needs to know. — Lyn in Athens. Ga. Dear Lyn: I wish 1 could say you are exag­ gerating your claims but I cannot. 1 have received far too many letters that echo the sentiments you expressed. Here’s another one: Jail injustice Dear Ann Landers: As someone involved in jail ministry. I continue to be amazed at the recent discussions in your column on prison rape. They provide additional evidence of just how violent this country has become. In the first place, no one deserves to be raped. Rape is a vicious, violent and dehumanizing crime. Our criminal justice system determines what convicted criminals deserve, and that punishment is meted out. To be raped as well t? a hideous injustice. In the second place, I can tell you that rape in prison is not always reported to law en­ forcement authorities. For victims who are in­ carcerated. reporting a rape can be extremely dangerous. It saddens me when I think of what goes on behind prison walls. Talk of rehabilitation. I’m afraid, is nothing more than wishful thinking. Too often, our correctional facilities arc merely warehouses for people who become angrier behind bars and are then let loose on society. — Escanaba. Mich. Dear Escanaba: It is comforting to know that someone as compassionate as you is in­ volved in jail ministry. Too bad you can't be cloned. I hope that your comments will be noted by the powers-that-be in the corrections system and that the authorities will move to correct this injustice. Free to pray? Dear Ann Landers: You wrote. "In­ dividuals should be allowed to pray silently wherever and whenver they want." Sorry, I don’t agree. My wife and I were invited to dinner al the home of friends. The hostess asked all the guest to join hands around the table for a prayer. I respect religious freedom, but I don't pray. 1 felt it was in bad taste for her to have subtly forced us to participate in her prayer. — San Marino. Calif. Dear S.M.: Since you do not pray, you could have joined hands and thought about baseball, bridge, your candidate for the presidency or winning the lottery. Loves ‘Iggy ‘ Dear Ann Landers: Although 1 am an avid fan. I have never felt compelled to write you until now. I hope it’s not too late to reply to the tetter from "Fraidy Cat" about the 5-foot iguana she found in her sister-in-law's bathtub. I agree with you about the unjustness of allowing these animals to be sold as novelty toys to uneducated people. "Fraidy Cat" un­ fairly assumed that she was in danger. Fur­ thermore. the sister-in-law should be ashamed for sentencing an animal that needs warmth and loves attention to isolation and a cold bathtub. I would never have considered an iguana for a pet until my son brought home a young iguana that was being abused by its owner. I took pity on it and soon became so attached to this iguana that I would never part with him. Not only is "Iggy" playful and affec­ tionate. he is newspaper-trained, has a daily bubble bath, loves macaroni and cheese, comes when you call him. sleeps wuh his own blanket, pillow and hearing pad. plays hideand-seek and keeps us laughing with his an­ tics. He also has become an avid camper and now has the run of our motor home as well as our principal residence. We would never part with our pet and have prepared for the rime he will reach his full size, which is 6 feet. White he is free to roam the house, we have purchased a playpen for EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! his safety when wc arc not home Iguanas are not slimy creatures, as some people believe, but are actually dry-skinned and extremely clean They are great compa mons when treated right, and 1 urge all iguana owners to become educated about their pets I am proud to own and love our Iggy, and if people are afraid to come into my home because Iggy is here. I urge them to stay home. — Proud and Educated Iguana Owner. Kelso. Wash. Dear Kelso: That's quite a teslimonal. but I’d still rather have a cat. Lose the tatoos Dear Ain Landers: I'm a 32-year-old male. 1 grew up in a small midwestem town and had a rough time of it (both my parents were alcoholics). I left home at age 16. knocked around for a year and then joined the Navy. Back then. 1 thought tattoos were cool and went for them in a big way. 1 mean huge. 1 have flowers, hearts, initials of women I can’t even remember and a snake that goes all the way up my arm I have settled down and am going with a ter­ rific woman. I’m ashamed of the tattoos. She Learn to lift Dear Ann lenders: Please inform your readers that whenver they lift anything heavy from the floor, they should be sure their knees are bent and their legs are close together. They should be lifting with their legs and not their backs. This is a must. Otherwise, they can very easily repture a disc in the lower back, which requires surgery and can end their lifting for good. I had to team the hard way. — World War II Vet in Boise Dear Vet in Boise: I don't go in for much heavy lifting, but you can be sure I win remember your advice, should the occas®n arise. P.S. I'll bet millions of my readers will, too Thanks on behalf of all of us. Is alcohol running your life or the life of a loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It. How to Conquer it” can rum things around Send a seif addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55). Copyright l»6 Creators Syndicate. lac. ■Lake Odessa NEWS - | Happy Groundhog Day Saturday! Lakewood Habitat for Humanity is meeting tonight (Feb. I) at the Lakewood United Methodist Church on Brown Road at 7:30 p.m. Tomorrow night. Lakewood Christian School will have one of its monthly dinners at Fellowship Hall on Fourth Avenue, sum ng at 4:30 p.m. Odessa Township Board meets at 8 p.m. Monday at the Page Memorial Building. On Tuesday, the Lake Odessa Arts Com­ mission meets at the Page Building at 7 p.m. At the same hour. Right to Life meets at Lake Manor. On Wednesday, the Parks Advisory Panel meets at the Page Building at 7:30. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet on Thursday next week (Feb. 8) at Lake Manor. Board member Jan Reed Smith will present a program on John Ball Park Zoo where she is on the staff She will have a slide show as part of her presentation. Jan is the wife of Lon Smith and daughter of Dr. Tom Reed of California. . On Feb. 9 and 10. there will be a flea market at the local VFW hall on Tupper Lake Street. The VFW Sunday breakfasts continue at 7 a.m. each week. The Red Cross Bloodmobite last week (Jan. 22) had a successful drive. The goal was 60 pints. There were 70 who offered and 67 were successful donors. Helen Reed is the chair­ woman for the local drives. Marge Benson and niece Ann Adams are responsible for ser­ ving the canteen items, which are contributed by local merchants. There are many willing volunteers who fill many of the posts during the day. including a doctor, nurses, aides and lay people who handle registrations and the food services. According to a story in Monday s Stale Journal, the third annual MSU recipe contest brought hundreds of recipes from parents of students The coordinator of MSU Food Ser­ vices sent out 13,000 tetters to parents in­ viting their entries in the contest. Of that number some 734 responded. One of those was Dianne Woman of Aho. whose daughter resides in Shaw Hall. The selection committee narrowed their choices to 40 for review and after taste testing, they chose 31 which were really good. Of those, three top winners were chosen. Mrs. Worman’s entry was a flank steak recipe. A Sterling Heights mom won with her four-bean enchilada. An Illinois mother won with her Turtle Nut Cake recipe. The winning parents were invited to have brunch with their own students during their weekend, which included two nights lodging at the Kellogg Center, tickets to the MSUlowa basketball game Saturday and a recogni­ tion dinner in the Brody Hall complex. The judges were both staff and students Mrs. Woman gave credit to her friend. Laurie Cramer, from whom she received the recipe yean. ago. However, she adds her own touches such as use of fresh ginger and fresh garlic. Another secret is long hours of marinade. Recipe: For two pounds of flank steak, the marinade has 1 Vi cups vegetable oil. 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar. 1 cup soy sauce. 1 cup chopped green onions. 1 tsp. ground ginger. 3 cloves chopped garlic. 1/3 cup honey. Marinade 12 hours and grill or barbecue. Changes seen on rural roads: Ben and Don­ na McCaul have new white siding on their house. North of them on Jordan Lake Road, between Clarksville Road and Durkee Road, there is a foundation for yet amxher new house south of the Spoelhof house. On Woodland Road near Donna Drive there is now a manufactured house top the foundation, which has been in place for several weeks The VanSickle family on Tupper Lake Road just east of the village has new housing, where their house burned months ago. Soon after 1-96 was in operation, a new house appeared west of the Lowell exit. It was set against a wooded area with almost no trace of access. Actually it was at the dead end of Bancroft Road and it skirted the woods in a curving drive. Over the years, the trees have grown and it has been a mature house. Some months ago one could sec that the front lawn had been excavated to give access to a walkout door for the basement. Last week, the house had daylight beneath it. It was on a long trailer ready to be moved. The phone lines were buzzing Wednesday noon when the electricity was off for more than an hour because of storm damage. The roof has been removed from the bays of the car wash on Second Street at Thin Avenue The quonset building next door often has a truck parked bearing the name Woodland Builders. Members of the Desgranges family recrntly attended the funeral of their brother-in-law Oman Lee at Eaton Rapids. He was the hus­ band of their sister. Arloa. father of six sons and one daughter. Burial was al Perry under the suspices of the VFW post . James Sutherland of Eaton Rapids 'vas in town Saturday to see family members and friends. His uncle. Merle Sutherland, was in Ionia hospital for treatment. Jim attended school here through ninth grade. His father. Milo lives in Columbia. Tenn. Jim is married and has three teenage daughters. He is- a journeyman apprentice at Oldsmobile. He took advantage of the Depot Museum’s open house policy on the final Saturday of rhr month. On Friday, Don and Angie and girts moved into the house they recently purchased on Brown Road just west of the Mauch Cemetery. Gary Coates was the guest trumpeter who accompanied the choir with their anthem Sun­ day morning al Central United Methodist Church The birth of Mikayla Lynn Tomandl was listed in the Reminder. Parents are Mark and Kathy. Grandparents are Phyllis and Lynn Fetterman of Lake Point Drive and Jerry and Diane Tomandl of Clinton Trail. Florence Fetterman is the great-grandmother. Lakewood's volleyball team was featured in a story in the Monday Stale Journal. The learn played in the Capital Challenge Volleyball Tournament at Lansing Community College. There were 16 teams playing. The Lakewood girts played seven matches in 12 hours! This was their second year to win. Angela Rufner is the only senior on the squad. The local girts won over Jackson Lumen Christi 15-9. 15-5 play. The season record is 35-2. In the last three years their record has been 150-6. They were 64-0 last year until losing in the Class B state finals against Stevensville-Lakeshore. Angela stands 6 feet I and is matched by Jennifer Mit­ chell at 6 feet even in the middle of the court. Junior player Addi Radcliff was com­ plimented as an offense player. Military reunions continue. Michigan Unit 32 of Waves National will meet Feb. 18 at (he Hoffman House west of Lansing at 12:30 p.m. All women who have or are now serving in the Navy. Waves. Marines or Spars are in­ vited Reservations should be made by Feb. 12 with Florence Gaus at Flushing. Even those who worked on the Georgian Lines on the Great Lakes 1913-1967 are in­ vited to meet their shipmates in July. Box 032 at Walled Lake 48390 is the contact place. A theater party from Woodland Elementary staff attended the Saturday evening perfor­ mance of "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Breslin Center on the MSU campus. Delos Johnson has been appointed by the Village Council to fill a seat vacated when Wes Meyers moved to Belding. The slate for the March village election has one te*s can­ didate than needed for council seats while the president and clerk posts have two candidates each. Last year also, there was one shortage and that was filled by a last minute writo4n campaign by a newcomer. Monday's howling winds and drifting snow brought cancellations of many evening ac­ tivities and meetings. However school was held as usual on the normal schedule despite the conditions. Did anyone in Barry County sail on the USS Canberra? 317 Somerset Drive in Shiremanstown. PA 17011 is the contact place for an October reunion. Marvin Shanks returned home from Blodgett Jan. 23. Jack Lambert was transferred to Mary Free Bed for rehab and therapy. Glenn Desgranges is doing well and able to sit up in bed. He is looking forward to being able to have help in walking. His wife. Jude, and the twin toddler daughters found an apart­ ment this week and plan to be in Illinois for two months. Glenn is grateful for all the medical community has been able to do for him with his care to maintain him until his heart transplant was available, at Loyola University Hospital in Chicago. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1 1996 — Page 9 •V I From Time to Time... Burroughs School, District No. 11 By Joyce F. Wetabrecht Burroughs School Class of 1930, from the collection of Doris Breeze Putpaff (back row, far right). country school history and chose as his second wife. Marjorie Ferris. She had attended Bristol District No. 5Fr. the next school north of the Burroughs School. Marjorie didn't have to start for school until she heard the bell at the school nnging. Rex McCarty and Merieta Stiles Munton with their keen memories for names, helped to identify all of the classmates. This group would like to dedicate this arti­ cle to the memory of Richard Babcock, who along with so many others, gave their lives in World War II. so that the rest of us could en­ joy these many years of freedom. ' ’’ Burrough School 1937, (front row, from left) Joseph Vaughn, Harold Frey; (second row), Gordon Case, Dick Stat­ fen, Amy Calahan, LaVem Bivens, Evelyn Bat-cock, Jeanne Staffen; (third row) on Bike, Henry Vaughn Kenneth Oversmith, Uoyd Frey, Mildred Babcock, ????, Betty Lou Babcock; (back row, from left) Howard Babcock, Lucile Knap, Betty Oversmith, Marry Lou Vaughn, Hugh Babcock, Arbelle Bivens, Teacher, Dale Knap on bike. f*- On Thursday. Dec. 14. an article about mral schools was published in the Banner ‘with a picture cutline stating that the picture ■*waa Matthews-Algonquin Lake School in Rutland Township A couple of phone calls from readers helped •ttnughten this out. The school pictured is. in >i'fact. the Burroughs School. District No. II, * 'Johnstown Township Ronald Conklin iden­ tified the students and the teacher wrote an i ’essay about the school. Ron Frye also located .. some other pictures of Burroughs students, ah About Burroughs School Ron Conklin *1 “Burroughs school opened its doors for grades one through eight tn the school year of h 4916-1917. The first teacher was Mrs. Fern •’ Herrington. • •••“• “My eight years at this rural ohe-rtbm school left me with a lot of fond memories. cn “The school day started with the “Pledge 'of Allegiance” to our flag Dunng the ’ ■warmer months, we gathered in a circle around the raising of the United Slates flag '.ceremony. tn “Careful attention, of course, was always ’’•'■given to the 3-R s. but we also had the other wtasic subjects of English, history, geography, .penmanship, and let us not forget the impor­ tant recess periods <u “AD students had their own specific desks ' and they were grouped in facing lines toward (b> the front, where the important 'recitation' seat beckoned us. This was a fixed seat extending across the front of the room, directly in front of the teacher's desk. This seat could accom­ modate several students. “The wall behind the teacher's desk con­ tained a large slate blackboard, and also a bank of large maps that could be pulled do* n from there, the individual rolls revealed mysteries of all kinds. Upon a table in this area sat a large round globe of the entire world and many wonders entered our minds. “The County Commissioner of Schools. Maude W. Smith, would visit the various country schools periodically and spend the day. She always seemed to be busy writing on a large pad of paper, which 1 detected, seemed to make the teacher a taele nervous.- Of coarse, her mission was to make sore the schools were providing an adequate education to meet the students' future needs. “Down through a wide center aisle and positioned in about the very center of the building was a large round iron grate, about four feet across, that represented the only duct for heat to escape from the large Holland fur­ nace located directly below in the basement In the colder months of the year, the girls seemed to shy around this huge grate when on the way up to the recitation seat because the force of the up-draft of heat seemed to billow their skins and reveal a link too much of their legs, to their chagrin, but was rather a delight to the lads that were supposedly studying in preparation for their turn at the recitation seat. “It was often the practice to place wet mit­ tens and outer winter gear around the outside edge of this large grate so that they would be dry when it came time to go home to the farm chores. This definitely did not enhance the quality of the air. but the practicality of it overruled. "Our rest rooms were not places to take a rest. There were two of them, one for the girls and one for the boys. A well-worn path down the hill in back of the school lead to these buildings, referred to often by some very descriptive names. A trip to these 'other buildings’ required the approval of the teacher after having sought her attention by raising the arm and expressing great tribulation. “It was considered an honor to be chosen by the teacher for a week of being 'teacher's helper'. We wou-'d advise our parents that we would be a little lau arriving home from school because we were the teacher's helper. This entailed cleaning the blackboards with a damp rag. removing the chalk dust from the erasers by going outside and slapping them together very briskly. It was very important to determine the direction of the wind or breeze before starting this performance. •’We would also assist in the daily sweep down of the entire floor. This was preceded by distributing a little of that boughten kind of material, like sawdust, but treated with some nice smelling pine scent Wid stagMy oiled to keep the dost down. <kh • ■ ■ ■ ■> “During my eight years. 1 hod teachers by the names of Violet Robinson, Velma Traver. Mildred VanderVeere. Peter Lamer and Arabelle Bivens Erway. “1 especially remember the two years with Arabelle because not only was she a good teacher, but she introduced us to some after school activities. Wc would all pile into her car and visit other schools to run foot races and to play ball. “I would like to thank Joyce Weinbrecht for publishing a group picture of some kids in front of their rural school and had the audacity of not naming a single one of them, not even the teacher “ (And even had the wrong school listed). “I would venture to guess that she might do this again 'from time to time* and challenge some others to take the same trip down 'Memory Lane' that 1 must say 1 enjoyed very much." One piece of information leads to another. For instance. Mrs. Fern Herrington, referred to in the opening of this article, happens to have been the mother of a Barry County Com­ missioner. Emmet Herrington. His first wife, BoniBelle McIntyre, is in the 1929-1930 class picture After BoniBelle McIntyre Herrington’s death. Emmet reached back into the rural Bristol School District No. 5 Fr. Bristol School District was located on Sec­ tion no. 4 of Johnstown Township. The school was first built in 1842. The first Bristol School was a log building located on Section no. 9. It was replaced by a frame building and located in Section no. 4. It is located on the southwest comer of Bed­ ford Road and Pifer Roads. This corner was once known as Bristolville with a store and a post office were located there. This changed with time, and the post office was gone, but the school remained until into the 1960s. The Bristol School, a frame building was heated with a wood stove with a wood furnish­ ed by the families. Water was carried from the well on the Bristol farm in the early days until a well was driven there. A common dip­ per was used. Later a water fountain, which was filled daily from the well. Outdoor privies were in use until the 1940a. Electricity became available to the school in 1936 This allowed for better lighting and for indoor plumbing and running water in the school building. Sources.' Manuscript by Ron Conklin, pic­ tures supplied by Ron Frye. Felpausch bakery manager named The Felpausch Company, headquartered in Hastings, has announced the recent promotion of Todd Boughton to the position of bakery manager at the Hastings store. Boughton replaces Jeff VanAmen. the former bakery manager, who was promoted to operations manager. Most recently bakery manager at the Ur­ bandale store in Battle Creek. Boughton started with Felpausch in 1980. He entered the bakery training program at the PennfieM store in 1992 and has since been the bakery manager at the Williamston. Mason and Ur­ bandale stores. Boughton and his wife. Vicki, have one son. Cody. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL lil *.» mam Lakeside Drive Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 11 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving and improvement of Lakeside Drive Road, a private road (the “Improvements"), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1934. as amended, has made its final determination of the Lakeside Drive Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 11, which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the improvement and against which all or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed. The special assessment district includes the properties described by the fol­ lowing permanent parcel numbers: 08-007-019-003-00 08-007-020-029-00 08-007-020-031-20 08-007-020033-00 08-007-020-033-10 08-007-240001-00 08-007-24000200 08-007-240-003-00 08-007-24000400 08007-240005-00 08007-240005-10 08007-24000600 08007-240-00700 08007-24000800 08007-24000900 08007-24001000 08007-24001100 08007-24001200 08077-240-01300 08007-24001400 08007-2400lS-00 08007-24001600 08007-240016-10 08007-24001800 08007-24001900 08007-240019-36 08-007-240-020-00 08007-24002100 08007-24002300 08007-24002600 08007-240-029-00 08007-245-001-00 08007-24500200 08007-245-003-00 08007-24500400 08007-24500500 08007-24500600 08007-245007-00 08007-245008-00 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the dis­ trict. which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefit­ ted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY. THE 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1996. AT 6:30 O'CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5643 S. WALL LAKE ROAD. HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CON­ SIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTER­ EST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be file with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a per­ sonal appearance at the hearing is not required. Burroughs School, District No. 11, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Mich., (located comer of M-37 and Bristol Road). Picture of students and teacher, circa school year 1929-1930 (first row, from left) Arthur Minor, Gerald VanAuken, Ronald Conklin, Floyd Brezee, Eugene Fritz, Rex McCarty, Richard Babcock (gave his life in World War II); (second row) Donald Conklin, Max McCarty, Hugh Babcock, Betty Traver, BoniBelle McIntyre, Betty Smith, Geraldine (Bobbie) VanAuken, Kathryn Conklin, Barbara Traver, Richard McIntyre; (third row) Loretta Fritz, Helen Smith, Doris Brezee, teacher Violet Robinson, Wayne McCarty, Milford VanAuken, Merieta Stiles and Velma Smith. This notice was authorized by <he Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: January 8. 1996. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Township of Hope �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Saxons continue to score in game of true grit The vanity basketball season at Hastings High has not been banner-like, but the overall efforts have not suffered one bit. After Tuesday's 58-40 defeat to Forest Hills Central. Coach Don Schils* vanity team is 1-10 and 1-7 in the O-K White Conference. The story, however, is not so much about the losses as it is about the perseverance of those who remain on the Saxon squad. Not only have the Saxons suffered through losses on the court, but they have also had to deal with harmful losses on the team. First, a senior swingman decided after an early season altercation that he was leaving the program. Then, a senior guard look an exit from the squad, apparently upset about his playing time. (Names arc not needed here, because their efforts on the varsity basketball team are now history.) This is no knock against either of them, but high school sports are more than just wins, points and playing time. And this year's Hastings team could benefit from a few extra strong bodies. Look for a couple of those bodies to possibly join the team come district time. For those who have stayed on. it may not be a joy ride but it is a valuable lesson about life — And remember life is what you make of it. Sure there may be players on the junior varsity team or some launching shots in '.he YMCA-like programs that possibly could have improved this season's Saxon souad. but their court lime is spent elsewhere. Schils remains as intense as he was for the opening game on Dec. 5 versus Ionia. The work remains the same and the goai(s) arc probably similar to what they were at years start. And the players — Jeff Storrs. Fred Jiles, Rocky Wager. Ryan Gilions. Jay Bokhouse. Casey King. Kyle Pohja. Jason Fuller, Teague O'Mara and Brian Seymour continue to pct severe with a passion for the game "In all honesty, these kids have played real hard and we're slowly starting to understand that we can win basketball games." Schils said. In order to so. Schils believes that his Saxons must succeed in a few areas "Get loose balls and play defense." Schils said. Hastings host Hudsonville on Friday, so come out an cheer for a winning group of Saxons • A Magical Return — Magic Johnson is a Laker again and I. personally, couldn't be happier Magic played in Tuesday's basketball game with Golden State after sitting out the last couple of seasons. On Friday, the L.A. Lakers arc to host the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordon. I'm sure Magic will have the shoes laced up extra tight for that game. As you all probably know. Johnson initially retired from the game in 1991 after announcing that he had the AIDS virus. He then retired a second time in 1992 when some NBA players opposed his presence on the courts. Now a few years later. Magic is back and ready to soar to new heights. The NBA and the world have come a long ways in their understanding, although there will still be some who speak out about Magic's potential danger to the sport and to life. Magic is probably the only athlete to ever play at Michigan Stale (well, there is Mark Brown) who I have rooted for. And it’s not for the lilies that he has won, but for the entertainment, personality, intensity and showmanship that he has shown. •Flying High — Hope College, currently ranked sixth in the NABC Division III poll, was 15-3 overall and 6-0 heading into Wednesday nights home game with Alma. The Flying Dutchmen have two local standouts on the team: Caledonia's Pat Siegeman and Hastings* Matt Brown. Stegeman. a freshman forward, has played in all 18 games and is averaging 3.9 points and 1.8 rebounds. Brown, a junior guard, has a 3.7 point norm in six games for Hope this year. His season best is 14 points. •Running for Record — Janet Boldrey, a former track standout al Maple Valley, won the 800-meter run for Central Michigan University at last Friday's Michigan Intercollegiate meet in Ypsilanti. Boldrcy's time of 2:13.23 was just .15 short of breaking the school record The Chippewa coaching staff selected Boldrey and two others as their athletes of the meet. Nice job, Janet. •A Year Wiser —Happy belated birthday to Hastings* Athletic Director Tim Johnston. Tim turned •! on Monday, so I just wanted him to know that even though I can't bake a cake, I still realize that his work makes my job a bit smoother. Talk to you soon. Hastings’ student studies for scholar-athlete award Hastings' senior Kelly Bellgraph realizes that a balanced lifestyle can lead to good grades and a future filled with promise. Bellgraph. 17. is one of two athletes statewide who are finalists for a $1.000 girls golf scholarship offered by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Fall recipients will be announced on Feb. 1. winter recipients on Feb. 8 and spring recipients on Feb 15. Girls high school golf is played during the springtime in Michigan. It is quite an accomplishment to even be a recipient for this award. To be eligible, student-athletes need to have a 3.5 grade point average or higher, a varsity letter, two letters of recommendation and submit a 500- biology teacher and also was her junior vanity basketball coach. Bellgraph is entering her fourth season on the Saxon golf team and played four yean of basketball al Hastings. Besides competing in sports. Bellgraph is also active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Student Council, the National Honor Society and the Key Club. Her parents Tom and Patricia, brother Kyle and sister Sarah help in giving Kelly valuable support. "My family is the backbone of everything and my teachers and coaches inspire me." Bellgraph said. Varsity eagers can’t find range in Forest Hills Central defeat In basketball, it's tough enough when you can't put the ball in the basket. It's even more difficult when your opponents seem to be drilling shots from everywhere on the court. And Hastings (I-10. 1-7) found this to be true on Tuesday, dropping a 58-40 league contest at Forest Hills Central. The Saxons made just !7-of-48 field goal opportunities and scored just seven points in the first and third quarters. "We had a lot of troubles putting the ball in the basket," Hastings Coach Don Schils said. The Rangers, on the other hand, made 7of-15 shots behind the three point arc. Hastings trailed 27-18 at the half and held Forest Hills Central in check defensively in the final two quarters. "We gave up 58 and a lot of that was free throws at the end." Schils said. "The kids are playing hard; it's not because of a lack of physical effort." Fred Jiles was the only Saxon to reach double figures with 12 points. Jeff Stewart paced Forest Hills Central with 19 markers, including three, three- pointers. Zeeland 67, Hastings 56 Hastings* varsity basketball team came close to pulling off an upset in the O-K White Conference last Friday, but could not withstand the sharp shooting of Zeeland in the end. The Saxons fell to the Chix after being tied with their opponents 31-31 at half. Zeeland, however, closed out the third quarter with a 16-4 run that pul them ahead 53-46 entering the game's final eight minutes. "It was real obvious, when they ran their tempo they got the lead." Schils said. "We did a decent job of carrying out our game plan." Zeeland's tempo was obvious. The Chix like to run and can launch their shots with consistency from the outside. To combat the Chix prowess, the Saxons attempted to slow things down and wait for the open shots. "Lot of that is that they have a lot of good shooters; they got two hands on the ball and we only got one." Schils said. "We knew that they like the three-point shot and did a good job most of the time, but it's hard to stop a good team like that." Chad Kleinheksel led the Chix with 24 points, including three, three-pointers. For the Saxons, Kyle Pohja scored 21 and Jiles added 12. Pohja scored four points or more in every quarter. "Kyle has had'some real big games." Schils said. "He's our best post player and our players saw that he had it going." Pohja scored four hoops in the first quarter and Jeff Storrs canned two triples, as the Saxons moved ahead by an 18-17 score. Solid defensive work was the key in the second, as Hastings allowed Zeeland just 14 points. A 10-3 spurt at the end of the quarter helped Schils* team to go into half tied at 31-31. • Jeff Storrs (22) hit three triples for the Saxons in Friday's contest with Zeeland. t Pohja's three-point play at the 6:30 mark of the third quarter gave the host Saxons a 36-35 advantage, a Casey King basket made it 38-35 and a nice pass from Jiles to Teague O'Mara increased the lead to 42-37 with 3:45 remaining in the third stanza. At that point, the Chix began to find their mark and closed out the quarter by scoring 16 of the final 20 points. Kleinheksel and Dan O'Neill each drilled a three-pointer for Zeeland during that stretch. D-K Panthers stumble twice A slow start and a dominant Dolph stopped any chance of a Delton-Kellogg win on Tuesday. The varsity eagers lost a 65-54 decision to Galesburg-Augusta in a Kalamazoo Valley Association matchup. Galesburg-Augusta's offense was led by senior Brian Dolph's 20 points. "He is a great athlete and his points included a few monster dunks," DheltonKellogg Coach Jim Hogoboom said. For Hogoboom's Panthers balanced scoring was the name of the game. Troy McCarty had 16 points, Karl Norton scored 15 and Jesse Young added 14. McCarty's points included two. three- pointers. The biggest factor in the game was the first quarter, an eight minute stretch that Delton-Kellogg managed just six points in. "We struggled from the start." Hogoboom said. In the third quarter, however, the Panthers pumped in 17 and trailed 38-37 entering the final frame. Galesburg-Augusta then scored the first eight points in the fourth quarter to go ahead 46-37. "The whole fourth quarter was an uphill battle." Hogoboom said. "They made 15 points from the free throw line in the fourth quarter." Mattawan 62, D-K 60 . Delton-Kellogg went down to the wire with league power Mattawan last Friday, but fell just short. After Scott Haas made two free throws •’ with 1:51 remaining in the game, the '.’ Panthers led 55-54. Mattawan, however, made the plays down the stretch to win the battle despite a basket by McCarty (60-57) with 15 seconds left. McCarty and Norton each scored 13 „■ markers to pace the Panthers, while Tyler.,? Jansen added 10. '•’tw Jansen, according to Hogoboom. did a nice’: job coming off the bench despite playing the -r game with a broken hand. "Our guys did a great job; they responded? J nicely in the third quarter." Hogoboom said.- J Delton-Kellogg outscored Mattawan 16-11' *1 during that third stanza. Saxon grapplers looking sharp; face E.G.R. tonight For the sixth straight time, the Hastings' wrestlers have brought home a trophy from a weekend tournament. The Saxons placed third at last Saturday's Lansing Waverly Tournament. Troy Athens placed first, while Eaton Rapids finished in second place. Coach Dave Furrow's team won three times in the pool round over Ann Arbor Pioneer 52-20. Clio 66-12 and Brighton 57­ 13. In the championship bracket. Eaton Rapids defeated Hastings 38-23 before Hastings outlasted Clio 51-24 for a second time. Jamie James (189) had a perfect 5-0 record word essay. Bellgraph, who has a 3.69 grade point average, plans to attend Hope College next fall. She is uncertain on a major at this lime, but believes that it will be related to and Luke Noteboom (103) went 4-0 both for the Saxons to win first-place medals. * 1 Ryan Rude (112). Craig Bowen (135); and Kenn Cross (160). all were 4-1, while' Tim Easey (215) ended up 3-1. "We wrestled very well, considering the „ competition that we faced." Furrow said. The loss to Eaton Rapids, however, was not easy to swallow. "Our loss to Eaton Rapids was tough an<|; had Justin Waters not had to discontinue duc»; to an injury, the score likely would have been much closer." Furrow exclaimed. H Hastings wrestles at East Grand Rapids tonight. Hastings 36, Northview 33 Hastings’ wrestlers were traveling oiT; science. She said that her essay was on how extra curricular activities enhance an individual's education. Personal experiences as well as topics such as keeping kids off the streets and out of trouble were the focus of troubled walers heading into the final weight! class matchup last Thursday. “y The Saxons trailed league foe Northview 33-30 and needed a big performance out of. Justin Walers to pull out a dual win. * t Waters, wrestling in the 275-pound category, came through for Coach Furrow and the Hastings faithful with a pin in 1:54;. giving his team a 36-33 triumph. Bellgraph's paper. And Bellgraph believes that her participation in athletics have aided her to achieve in other areas "Just the responsibility I think and the timing have helped me." Bellgraph said. Ed von der Hof and Steve Kaiser arc two educators-coaches who have helped to inspire Bellgraph along the way. Von der Hof is Hastings' girls golf coach and nominated Bellgraph for the award. Kaiser is her Hastings was able to .keep the game close... early in the fourth quarter when Pohja scored'.. ♦ the team's first four points. His last basket : made the score 55-50 with 6:10 left. "Our guys played a heck of a game; they're (Zeeland) an awfully good team." Schily’' said. "In our last two games, we have given the first and second place teams a good run. Now. we need to do that with teams that we’ are equal to." Kelly Bellgraph Hastings' Ed Youngs was 1-0 at 215 at the Waverty Tournament. See GRAPPLERS continued on page 11 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1 1996 — Page 11 YMCA NEWS 1996 Corporate Games Here are (he results from (he Corporate Gaines held on Jan. 27. Flexfab Coed Volleyball: Division I — I. Barry County Department of Social Services. 2. Main Street Savings Bank. 3. Coleman Agency/Tendercare Division II — I. Viatec. 2. Hastings Fiberglass Products. 3. Consumers Power Company Division III — I. Flexfab Division (Team I). 2. Viking Corporation. 3. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company J-Ad Graphics Banner Contest: Division I — I. Hospital Purchasing Service. 2. Main Slree' Savings Bank. 3. Barry Intermediate School District Division II — I. Viaiec, 2. Hastings City Bank. 3. Hastings Fiberglass Products Division III — I. Hastings Manufacturing. 2. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. 3. Hastings Area Schools Sunday Family Open Gyms Every Sunday, until March 10. the YMCA wA have the Hastings High School gym open for open gyms. The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and rollerskating (bring your own equip­ ment) The cost for the activity is $2 per per­ son with a family cap of $6. Those with youth in grades 6 or lower must be accompanied by a parent. There will be no open gym on January 14. Adult Floor Hockey On Thursday. February I. at 7:30 p.m. in room B125 of the Hastings High School, the YMCA will be having a managers meeting for the, organization of the 1996 coed adult floor hockey league Each team that is registered, or would like to register, needs to send a representative League org nization. rule changes, fees and league starting times will be covered. Teams will be registered on a first come first served basis with a limit of seven teams. The league will begin the middle of February and play on Wednesday nights at the Hastings Middle School East Gyfti. For more information, please call the YMCA at: 943-4574 Volunteer Banquet The Third Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dessert Banquet will be held on Friday. February 16. at 6:30 p.m. in the Hastings High School Cafeteria. If you have volunteered for the YMCA over the past year, we would like an opportunity to personally thank you. Our featured speaker for the even­ will be Mr. Steve McGowan, a facilitator/trainer for Stre lease Corporation. A Family Fun Night will follow the banquet. Please RSVP to the YMCA office with your name and the number of people attending by Monday. February 5 at 945-4574. Boys Sth and 6<h Grade Basketball League The YBA boys Sth and 6th grade basketball league is getting under way. Teams will be formed on February 12 and the league begins February 19. Practices and games will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Hastings Middle School East Gym. Cost is $27 and in­ cludes a team shin. Registrations can be made at the YMCA office. Deadline is February 7. We are also looking for adults who would like to assist coaching these teams. Please call the YMCA office at 945-4574 for more details. Boys 7/8 Grade Intramural Basketball League On Tuesday, beginning February 20 till March 21. the YMCA will be holding a 7/8 Grade boys basketball league. Game times will be either from 3:30 - 4:15 or 4:15 - 5:00. There is a $16 registration fee. Registration forms may be obtained from the YMCA Of­ fice or from the Hastings Middle School Prin­ ce* office and must be returned to the YM­ CA office. 234 E State, or mailed to YMCA. P.O. Box 252. no later than February 7. Basketball SCORES Saxon spikers tame Lions Hastings Coach Peggy Boucher is hoping that the team's new 6-2 alignment will help them to move up the volleyball charts. The Saxons, however, weren't able to pul that new offense into total spin Monday in their Barry County matchup with Maple D-K spikers qualify for quarterfinals Delton-Kellogg not only made it out of pool play, but they played some inspiring volleyball in the quarterfinals of last Saturday's Delton-Kellogg Tournament The Panthers met the Trojans of Middleville in the quarterfinals and after losing the first game 15-13. came back to take the second by a 17-15 score. "They came out fired up and just wanted to win." Delton-Kellogg Coach Ronda Sturgeon said. "They hit the ball about 50 times and that was a key to winning. Sam Lantmga made 20 of those hits, while Jean Finney fired across 19 spikes. In the third and deciding game, however, the Panthers could not match the Trojans and fell 15-5. In pool play. Delton-Kellogg defeated Bellevue 15-2. 15-8 and lost to Caledonia 15-8. 15-7 and Hamilton 15-5. 15-9. Allegan, because of snowy weather conditions, did not attend the tournament. Sturgeon said that the team's communication and intensity were also important. "Communication was a key as well as being aggressive." Sturgeon said. "I've seen a lot of improvement, but we still need to be m<»rc consistent." Vicksburg, ranked No. 4 in Class B. won the title by defeating Hamilton in the championship. put us there." Hastings will host East Grand Rapids tonight in league action. Jodi Songer had five kills for Hastings on Monday versus Maple Valley, while Colleen Loftus spiked two. Anne Burghdoff led the Saxon servers with three aces. For Maple Valley. Lindsey Krolik. Heather Shipman and Erin Owen each Delton-Kellogg went 2-for-3 hosting a dual tournament last Saturday Coach Aaron Tabor's Panthers beat Kalamazoo Valley Association rivals Pennfield 43-28 and Mattawan 48-16, but lost to New Lothrop 37-26. Two more tough teams will visit DeltonKellogg tonight: Lakewood and league foe Paw Paw. Both teams should give the Pantheis a real test. The win Saturday over Pennfield was especially sweet, since Delton-Kellogg and Pennfield are considered the two teams on the league mats. Three-time winners for Delton-Kellogg were Joe Daniels (125). Jason Stampfler. (135). Rob Tack (145) and Dan Smith (189). Daniels scored 13 points in his three matches. J a. on Stampfler 15. Tack 14 and Smith tallied 15. Dan Hannekow was 2-0 and James Sibberson 1-0 wrestling at 275. The two wrestlers combined for three pins. JV Saxons win three times; move to 74 The junior varsity basketball team at Hastings is now 7-4 and 6-2 in league play after gaining three wins recently. The Saxons won a 65-62 in double overtime against Northview on Jan. 12. Darnell Day scored 20 and Ed VanDcrMolen 13 to pace the Hastings' team. Then last Tuesday. Mike Suker and Day each scored 12 to guide the squad to a 54-43 win over East Grand Rapids. Zeeland was next in line and Hastings' junior varsity won that battle 79-56 on Friday. Day was again the team leader with 27 points and VanDerMolen added 16. Day is averaging 18 points per game and VanDcrMolen has a 15-point norm. Day scored 17 and VanDerMolen nine in a 54-49 defeat at Forest Hills Central on Tuesday. Central got off to a good start outscoring Hastings 15-8 in the first quarter. Hastings’ freshman still perfect, beat Zealand :»>•. ti/l •*: Still perfect. ' Hastings' freshman team improved to 10-0 last Friday with a 64-59 victory over Zeeland. A 20-point outburst in the third quarter put the Saxons up 50-4! after leading only ,»■ > /-.M . by two (30-28) at half. Jim Storms had a big night for the Saxons with 32 markers along with a team-leading six rebounds. Luke Warner and Josh Lindsey both added eight points. GRAPPLERS...continued from page 10 “Waters is a four point student; he knew what he had to do." Furrow said. "He's been fired up all night." Hastings is now 8-4 overall and 2-3 in the O-K White Conference Furrow felt that last Thursday's match was a league-best for his wrestlers. “Tonight was the best night we've had in a league meet." Furrow said. "I'm real happy, wc finally came together and wrestled well at a league dual meet." Walers' win may have been the team's last, but the other six were just as important. Other Saxon winners included Rude (112). Jeremai Cook (125). Chris Allen (145). Bill Blair (152). Kevin Morgan J7I) and James (189). Rude took just 32 seconds to defeat Northview s Trevor Draper, a pin that tied the early score al 6-6 "Rude's real fast pin was critical; it got us going." Furrow said Cook also collected a pin against Nick Cain and did it in 4:52. "Cook came around for a pm that kept us even on," Furrow said. Allen, with the Saxons trailing 24-12. won on a fall in 5:44. Alien's triumph gave the Hastings* team a spark heading into the final six weight classes. Blair then followed with a 7-3 decision, a victory that put the Saxons within three points (24-21). Morgan kept Hastings close with an 8-1 decision against Dan Schoolmakcr. James then gave the Saxons their first lead (30-27) with a pin that took 4:17 to accomplish. And Waters closed things out with his pin over Mike Kennedy, making the final score 36-33. The Hastings win was especially sweet, since two of its lop wrestlers did not make weight and sat out. Noteboom and Bowen, both 20-win grapplers. were not in the Saxon lineup at their respective weights of 10? -'135 pounds. "Wv had to make up for that." Furrow said. "Never before has this happened " C League W-L Union Bank......................................................... 6-0 Ag Boys............................................................... 3-3 Carpenter Plumbing .....................................2-3 J DI.........................................................................2 -3 Riverbend—..................................................... 1-5 Minor Motor Honey...................................................... 6-0 Hastings Drill Team ...................................... 4-1 Richies Coffee Shop... . .................................... 3-3 Grandmas Green Tree.....................................2-4 Bliss......................................................................0-7 Hastings hitter Jenae Bailey spikes one across the net, while teammate Rochelle Day (14) prepares to defend in Monday's match with Maple Valley. BOWLINC SCORES Recreation Bowling League f3 The standings now are — Fairchilds 16; Cross' Country Homes. Freeport Elevator, and Woodland Boys 13; Barry Automotive 10; Harder-Warner 8; and Carlton Center Ex­ cavating 5. Good Gaines and Series — J. Usbome Ill 520; E. Olsen 234-560; Larry Brummel 200; Marvin Porritt 222-529; B. King 234-611; K. Greenfield 215-544; D. Lambert 550; T. Westbrook 213-580 and B Redman 526. Thursday Angels Nashville Chiro 53-31; Outboard mn 52-32; Styles-R-Us 52-32; NAPS Giris 52-32; Melaleuca Inc. 44-40. Edward D. Jones 44-40; Hastings Bowl 41Vi-42to; Mitcher-T 38 Vi-45 Vi; Morrow Roofing 34-50; Stefano's 31-53; Bob's Grill 31-53; Riverside 31-53. Good Gaines and Series — C. Guernsey 151; T. Loftus 160; T. Soya 183-538; L. DeLong 186-480; W. Barker 166-421; N. Taylor 154-421; S Dunn 181. D Greenfield 157; B Hayes 163; C. Gates 128; B. Dunn 169; B. Weber 107-261; K. Rine 123-348; A. Kerley 131-375; Rhonda 194-513; C. Curtis 156-417. Wednesday P.M. F.H. Parties 58-26; Varney's 55Vi-28Vi; Misfits 48-36; Eye & Ent Spec. 44-40; Lifestyles 39Vi-44Vi; Nashville Chiropractic 39-45; Mace's Ph. 35 Vi-48 Vi ; Hair Care Center 35-49; H & S Machine 33 Vi-50 Vi; Valley Realty 32-52. High Games and Series — L. Yoder 227-506; K. Becker 212-559; S. Sebastian 202-545; K. Sutfin 199-517; N. Varney 191-492; P. Snyder 178-461; M. Matson 159-440; B. Estep 161-429; M. Brimmer 176-438 J. Gardner 145-399; Y. Markley 182-435; L Potter 168; B. Wilson 161; D. Brewer 155; J. Leo 139; D. Seeber 464 Thursday A.M. Question Marks 5114-3214; Bosleys 49Vi-34Vi; Varneys 47-37 Hastings Bowl 45Vi-38Vi; Hummers 44Vi-39Vi; Leftovers 4 3 Vi-40 Vi; Le Hanes 42-42; Lucky Shots 41V4-4244; Valley Realty 38-46; Bye 17-67. Good Gaines and Series — S. Sebastian 231-598; B Norris 211-476; J. Lewis 171-472; P Godbey 179-433; S. Mogg 165-442; D. Olmsted 150-415; S. Salazar 171-410; B Sexton 134-368; B. Bodo 121-342; J. McKeough 173; C Stuart 158; L. Johnson 141; D. Collier 134; M. Steinbrecher 132; J Piper 122. B Major Petersons ............................................................ 7-0 Blair Landscaping. ......................................... 6-2 Lakewood Merchants...................................... 5-2 Hastings Merchants . ................................... 4-4 Mainstreet Savings Bank................................ 4-4 Law and Disorder.............................................3-5 Masse/Bosley..................................................... 2-6 Cappon Oil......................................................... 0-8 Result* C League — Union Bank 42 vs. Carpenter Plumbing 25; Riverbend 29 vs. Ag. Boys 34 B Minor — Motor Honey 86 vs. Grandma's Green Tree 42; Ritchies Koffee Shop 75 vs. Bliss 33. B Major — Masse/Bosley 57 vs. Hastings Merchants 53; Mainstreet Savings Bank 65 vs. Blairs Landscaping 66; Petersons 73 vs. Lakewixid Merchants 69. La* and Disorder 60 vs. Cappon Oil 57. smacked two kills. "In the first game we were moving well, but in the second game wc decided to stand flat footed." Maple Valley Coach Carol Kraai said. Movement was not a problem for Hastings, a team that receives contributions from many athletes "Wc play 11 people anyways." Boucher said. "We played even better tonight." Las! Thursday, the varsity Saxons lost a three-game match to Northview Hastings' freshmen spikers (4-1. 2-1) lost a lough match against Northview 13-15, 15­ 13 and 15-13. Amy Songer led the Saxons with 13 service points, including seven aces. They then rebounded to beat Maple Valley on Monday. 15-7. 15-6. Amy Songer had seven service points, four aces and two kills. Chris Lancaster also contributed to the win with three aces Panthers tough on mats, win two duals Youth Council s Mens Basketball B Valley. Boucher's team took rougly 42 minutes to defeat the Dons. 15-8 and 15-1. "Wc did a nice job offensively of controlling the tempo and 1 thought we did a good job of playing defense." Boucher said. As for the 6-2 offense. Boucher fell that a change was needed. "If we are going to make a run in the league, we had to do something to move to the next level." Boucher said. "This might Justin Water's pin was the difference in Hastings' dual meet win over Northview. Sunday Night Mixed Really Rottens 49-27; B.S.ers 48 Vi-27 Vi; Alley Cats 45-31; Thunder Alley 43-33; Holey Rollers 42-34; Die Hards 42-30; Rebels 41-35; Short N Sweet 41-35; Misfits 38Vi-37Vi; Load Hogs 38-38; Beginners 35Vi-4OVi; Fearsome 4 35-37; Rednecks 34-42; Getalong Gang 32-40; Freemans 31-41; Dynamites 29-47; Friends 26-50; Tasmaniacs 25 Vi-47 Vi. Womens High Games and Series — D. Snyder 214-567; N. Lambert 191-496; D. Vickers 173-452; M. Westbrook 168-434; D. Smith 184-431; J. Mead 170-395; R. Couts 146-373; J. Highsmith 127-343; C. Wilcox 163, T. Huey 163; M. Bowman 155; N. Taylor 153; L. Friend 138; S. Craven 131; B. James 129. Mem High Gaines and Series — B Rentz 195-556; K. Hammontree 205-553; D. Barnes 198-539, R. Bowman 200-534; D. Friends 185-508; B. Falconer 155-445; J. Barnum 213; C. VanHouten 211; R. Craven 201; R. Snyder ID 191; D. Vickers 186; W. Friend 181; S. Krallman 173; M. Cross 170. Bowierettes Kent Oil 43-29; Bennett Industries 39-33; Hecker Insurance 37Vi-34Vi; Dorothy's Hair Styling 37-35; Carlton Center Excavating 35Vi-36Vi; DJ Electric 24-48. Good Games and Series — L. Dawe 190-472; J. Doster 158-425. L. Bahs 177-479; J. Gardner 165-419; J. Pettengill 151; J. Decker 178-491; G. Otis 170-473; N. Goggins 159; J. Hamilton 188-481; N. Potter 180-488; J. McMillen 184; K. Fowler 178. Friday Nite Moose Mixed Get Lucky's 62 Vi; Three Ponies 52; Work­ ing On It 50; 9 and A Wiggle 49; Heads Out 48; Sears Service 47; GiDons 44; Odd Balls 42; Keglers41; Big O's40Vi; Four Stars 38; Middle Lakers 37; Ten Pins 36Vi; Rusty Four 36; Rocky Four 35; Late Comers 33; Gutter Dusters 32Vi; Four R s 32. High Game and Scries Men — J. Barnum 223-616; M. McKee 215-618; S Barnum 212-576; E. Keeler 254-586; G. Service 196-573; G Purdum Sr. 214-599; R. Roush 217-539; R. Hildenbrand 198 509; S GiDons 203; T. Ramey 177; L. Brummel 170; D. Tinkler 156; D Keilor 205. High Game and Series Women — S. McKee 229-605; R Brummel 176-483; F. Ruthruff 213-470; S. Hildenbrand 184-472. S. Sanborn 179-506; M Sears 176; M. Gerber 171; S. Smith 169; K. Jenkins 141; K. Barnum 150; B.J Jacobs 135. Tuesday Mixed Black Sheep 20-4; Lockshop 16-8; Consum­ ers Concrete 16-8; Viking 16-8; Advanced Commercial Printing 13-11; Neighbors 11-13; Pin Seekers 11-13; Lam mo’s Clowns 8-16; Hastings Bowlers 7-17; Bye 2-22. Mens High Games & Series H. Bowman 559; R. Reed 225-586; M. Beck 178; D. Salazar 173; B. Love 226-572; S. Guy 164; T. Neymeiyer 207-580; P. Scobey 251-656; D. Blakely 22(3-635. Womens High Games & Series P. Johnson 175; G. Buchanan 198; E. John­ son 196-514; C. Keller 162. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 1 1996 Authors honored at Southeastern Elementary LEGAL NOTICES MO«TGAG£ NOTICE 1 Robert A. Tremain * Associates. PC. is attempting to collect o debt end any information obtained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions ol a mortgage mode by DARRYL 8. CARPENTER * BRENDA I. ANGUS, to UNITED STATES Of AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE now known os USDA. RURAL ECONOMIC t COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mor tgogee doted November 14. 1988 ond recorded on November 17. 1966. in Liber 475. on page 431. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgoge there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty fne thousand three hundred fifty one and 60 100 Dollars ($55,331.60). including In­ terest at 9.500*. per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute tn such cose mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole ol the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ol public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 11 00 a.m. on March 7. 1996. Said premises ore situated in CITY OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan ond ore described os: LOT 6 OF REPPERT ACRES ACCORDNG TO THE RECORDED Pt AT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26. OH AND GAS LEASE BETWEEN ROSS REPPERT^ AND LENA M. REPPERT HIS WIFE AND MID EX- i Pl ORATION CO DATED 7 78 70 RECORDED 9-17-80 IN UBER 332 ON PAGE 317 AND CORRECTED IN LIBER 332 ON PAGE 319 RESTRICTIONS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 293 ON PAGE 151. RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSUMERS POWER COM PANY AS RECORDED IN LIBER 243 ON PAGE 217 RELEASE OF CHANNEL CHANGE TO MICHIGAN STATE HWY DEPT RECORDED IN LIBER 264 PAGE 397 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole unless determined abandon ed m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the dote of such sale DATED January 25 1996 USDA RURAL ECONOMIC t COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (2 22) Six of the honored authors were (back, from left) Tanner Sandusky, Devin Pierson, Zack Coenen, Adam Guy, (front)) Bud McMellen and Brandon Black. Zack Coenen reads his book “Space" to students and parents. January has been a busy month in Cindy Bender’s second grade classroom at Southeastern Elementary Two "author’s leas” have been held, honoring 11 students with first publications. Parents, grandparents, and siblings attended the "teas." After reading their books, students and guests were treated to snacks and punch. Honored author and their titles were Tan- I Parents, ncr Sandusky. “Zack and Tanner.” Devin Pierson. "The ABC Book;" Zack Coenen. "Space;" Adam Guy. "Halloween Jokes;" Bud McMellen. "My Disaster Stories;" Brandon Black. "ABC’s;" Deanna Hill. "Jokes;” Shana Batdorff. "Dinosarus;" Ashley Elzinga, "All About Horses;” Austin Hurless. "Youcan Toucan" and Jessica Moore, "ABC’s." £ grandparents and siblings watch the proceedings of the “authors’ tea." LEGAL NOTICES Rte No. 9S-2I795-IE Estate of MARGUERITE SHOOK Social Security No. 385-10-3794. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Deceased known oddres* wos 316 Eost Francis. Noshvilla. Ml 89073 died 12 10-95 Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims ogainst the estate will be forever barred representative. Phillip L. Shook. 316 Eott Francis. Box 171. Nothville Ml 49073. or to both the in- TROTT AND TROTT IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Dofoult ho* been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by Michael J. Dovtd»on and Jodi L. Davidson. hu»bond ond wife (original mortgagors) ond assumed by Release/Assumption Agreement between Michael J. Davidson ond Jodi L. Davidson, husband ond wife, to JACK O8EYDEAN STAFFORD, doted September X 1992 ond recorded October 16. 1992. in Liber 556. on page 948. Barry County Record*, to Waterfield Financial Corporation. Mor- County Probote Court. Hotting*. Michigon 49058. County Records Michigon. on which mortgoge there »« claimed to be due at tho dale hereof the sum of SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY NINE DOLLARS AND OR CENTS ($71,659.08). Charlotte. MU 48813 (517)543-6401 including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained In sold mor­ tgage and rhe statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premise, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry ‘ ‘ ‘ -------Michigan at 2: Sold premise* are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os: Lot 1 of Elmdole Plat, according to the recorded Tho redemption period shell be 6 month(») from tgogee to UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IN DtANAPOLiS. on Indtanopolis Corporation by on tom entitled to it. David L Smith (20636) 77------- NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS od m occordonce with I948CL 600.324!o. in which Doted January 11. 1996 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642 4202 Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorney* ond Counselor* 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bmghom Form*. Michigan 48023 File 895125187 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS INDIANAPOLIS BANK OF (2/8) Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 26. 1996 at 7:X P.M. in the Community Room. Courts A Law Building at 220 W. Court St., Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the considera­ tion of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP ADOPTION • A-1-86 Request to adopt the entire township of Baltimore Township. T2N. R8W (see attached map). NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 26, 1996 at 7:X P.M. in the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the considera­ tion of the following amendment to the 1978 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE • A-2-B6 Request to *ezone property in Sec. X, Johnstown Township (see attached map). FROM 02 TO RL-1. Lots 11,12 and the S/12 of 13, Daisy Hill Plat in Sec. X, Johnstown Twp. T1N, R8W (see outlined area on map.) This map is a por­ tion of the Official Zoning Map of Johnstown Twp., Barry County, Michigan. All of the above mentioned property Is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place All of the above mentioned prop­ erty is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry wN provide necessary aunitary ads and semce*. auch rwg 49056 <16)9484801 The proposed amendment of the Bany County Zoning Ordinance 11 available lor public inspection at the Bany County Planning Office. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan. between the hours ot 8 am. to 5 p.m (closed between 12 1 p m) Monday thro Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Otlice at 948-4830 tor further information L Bomma Clert (pRW) (2-1 & 2-2) I The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St, Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further Information. Haney L Boarenu. Ban, County CMrt (FRW) (2-1 4 2-2) Among the honored authors were (from left, back) Deanna Hill, Botaorff, Ashley Etelnga, (front) Austin Huriees and Jessica Moore. Lakewood board cleared by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Lakewood School Board members have been cleared of a charge of having secret, closed meetings in violation of the Michigan Public Meetings Act. Ionia County Prosecutor Raymond Voet said he has "no confirmed proof” and has stated the matter is "closed" in his official letter. Jim Kinney, head of a group of voters that opposed the last school bond issue, said last Thursday there had been a state police inves­ tigation after what he said were violations of the act. It had been charged that 2 quorum of four board members Trae present in a non-public committee meeting. Board members claimed that one left the meeting and another came in, keeping the number at three. Kinney also said he would like the agenda of all school board meetings to be published in the superintendent’s column in the Lakewood News and that the facilities com­ mittee include four members of the board. Kinney also read parts of a letter from Voet to State Police Det Jack Vanderwal. who investigated the allegations. He claimed the board was "severely reprimanded." In quoting from the prosecutor's letter, Voet, cautioned Board President Lester Forman to "avoid any future situations that create even the possible appearance of im­ propriety"... noting that "there is no con­ firmed proof of any particular instance of this happening..." Voet also said "the matter is politically charged in that the complainants are also otherwise dissatisfied with the actions of the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS County of Barry Mapping Department Sale of 1991 Hewlett Packard Draft Pro EXL Plotter The County of Barry will accept blds for the sale of one (1) 1961 Hewlett Packard Draft Pro EXL Plotter. The plotter will be sold as-is with no warranty. The plotter can be Inspected at the Map­ ping Department, ground floor. Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan from January 29, 1996 until February 2, 1996 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please call ahead. (616) 948-4832 to arrange an Inspection. The County of Barry reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Blds shall be received at the Office of the Administrator, 220 W. State SI., Hastings, Ml 49058 until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 1996, at which time they shall be opened publicly and read aloud. Lakewood Scnool Board." * He further said, "decisions of this office could not be made with any regard to the re­ spective political positions of polariz^ groups, that any decision by his office mdy be made with consideration to what can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and wh8i ultimately serves justice in this country." 7 Forman, who staled board members wese not aware of the letter from Voet until after the board meeting, released an official com­ ment Friday afternoon: , ‘ The Lakewood Public Schools Board h* fully complied with the Open Meetings Act and has and will continue to act openly and honestly with the public. "Allegations were made that the district intentionally violated the (Open Meeting*) Act during an Oct. 24. 1995, meeting of the Facilities Committee. "At the direction of the Ionia County Prosecutor, Detective Jack Vanderwal of thte Michigan State Police thoroughly investi­ gated those allegations and the board fufjy cooperated in that investigation. Many pub­ lic hours and resources were expended during that investigation. "At the conclusion of the investigation, both Detective Vanderwal and Prosecutor Voet found that there was absolutely ,oo wrongdoing "What this unfounded complaint centers around is certain citizens' dissatisfaction and own political agenda in opposition to (be existing Lakewood school board. j "In fact, Mr. Voet, in his report recognized that ’this matter is politically charged and that the complainants are also otherwise dissatisfied with the actions of the Lakewood school board.' "Certainly those individuals have a right to voice their opposition, concerns and input as to the direction of the Lakewood Public School, however, it seems that more taxpay­ ers' money, time and resources have been spent on this matter than it warrants. No ac­ tions were taken, no decisions were made and no law was violated. "It is time for the community to move forward and to address lhe more challenging and critical issues that face this community. Wouldn’t our resources be better spent edu­ cating the children of this district as opposed to squabbling over a meeting that occurred on Oct. 24. 1995 that has already been thor­ oughly investigated and found to have been lawful?" * Voet also stated that if any of the ongtpal complainants were dissatisfied with his deci­ sion, and should he decide to not prosecfete upon review. Robert lanni. Chief Assistant Attorney General would have his office ’re­ view the matter. a Kinney also staled the board was still sub­ ject to civil suit, a move that would cost Ad­ ditional taxpayer dollars. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 1 1996 — Page 13 When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF MILL STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a pub­ lic hearing in the City Hall, Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan on Monday. February 26. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of Mill Street from the East Right-of-Way line of Cass Street to the Thomapple River as shown on the map below. Three win appointments at Hastings Manufacturing - Hastings Manufacturing Company has an­ nounced the appointment of three key ex­ ecutives to the company's management strff: • Thomas J. Bellgraph has been named vice president of finance. Formerly the cor­ porate treasurer. Bellgraph's new title reflects Matty happy retarns. his expanded responsibilities in the company's accounting and financial areas. He has been with the company for 17 years. • S. Manon Bennett has been named credit manager. Formerly the supervisor of accounts receivable Bennett's new title reflects her ex­ panded responsibilities in the company's management of accounts receivables, payroll, accounts payable and cost accounting areas. She has been with the company 24 years. • Stephen G. Uhen has been named infor­ mation services director. Formerly the systems and programming manager. Uhen's new title reflects his expanded responsibilities in the company's computer programming and information reporting areas. He has been with the company nine years. From its world headquarters in Hastings, the Hastings Manufacturing Company has served the automotive industry since 1915. Hastings Manufacturing is one of the in­ dustry's leading manufacturers and marketers of piston rings, specialty tools, and Casite automotive brand engine additives. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be file with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058. or call (616) 945-2468, or call TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk Giw the gift that gives back more than you've given. Form little as $25. you can give a piece of America to someone you care about Ask your banker for a gift certificate upon purchase Legal Notices Nona OF MOffTOAQC BALK Default having bean made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage mode by Lewis A. Bolton ond Jennifer L. Bolton, husband ond wife, to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, dated Moy 20. 1994. recorded May 24. 1994. Liber to 605. Page Bp. assigned to Traverse Mortgage Corporation by Assignment of Mortgage doted May 20. 1994, recorded May 24. 1994. in Uber 605. Page 893. ood recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for -the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date ol this notice, for principal and interest, tho sum of Fifty Two Thousand Four Hundred TwentyFive and 87/I00*** ($52,425.87) Dollars, and no proceedings having been institute to recover tho debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of salo containod In said Mortgage has become operative; Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of tho power of solo contained in said Mor­ tgage and in pursuance of this statute in such case made and provided, tho said Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the promises therein dos crib s d or so much thereof os may bo necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, 'and County of Borry. Michigan, that being the place of holding tho Circuit Court in and for said County, on February 29. 1996. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon of said day. and said promises will be •old to pay tho amount so os aforesaid then duo on wdd Mortgage together with 9.5% percent in­ terest. logoi costs. Attorneys’ fees and also any toot and insurance that ,'o*d Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date or said sole; which said premises are described tn said Mortgage a* follows. to wit: Lot 7 of Block IB of Eastern Addi­ tion to tho City according to the recorded plat thereof. as recorded in Libor 1. of plots, on pogo 2. Tho period of redemption will be six month* from dote of sale. Gated: January 23. 1995 {reverse Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee Thomas R. Alword CunnUigham. Davison. Booby. Rogers and Alword Attorney* for Mortgagee 413S Unton St.. Box 878 Jrovor <e City. MJ 49685 0878 (2. 22) The Stack Insurance Agency has moved to a... NEW LOCATION HASTINGS — Comer of Church St. & Mill St. our current toctfon across the street * from *he post office. STACK INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 226 N. Church St. • Hastings • 945-9568 £ <P Valentine Love Lines 0: Give Cupid a helping hand with a LOVELINE in The Reminder. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, dnd mail to The Reminder, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058. A special column will appear in the February 13th issue. (Deadline noon Monday, February 12th). Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. The cost is 'lovingly low' just ‘3.00 for 5 words (additional words 15e each). Payments MUST accompany your message or be paid prior to publication. 3b > IBOirTCAAK FORECLOSURE SALE ™ USTdlB Surprise Your Valentine with... e * . TROTT AND TROTT IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE-Defoulf ho* been mode in tho conditions of o mortgage mode by Corl R. Cronmore and Laurie A. Cronmore. husband and wife to Woodham* Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee. ' dated December 14. 1990 and recorded on December 14. 1990 in Libor 309. on page 483, Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignment to UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF '■RlDlANAPOLIS by on assignment dated February ' 2B. 199S. and recorded on March 8. 1995. in Liber ■ 626. on pogo 154. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-FIVE THOU SAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY THREE AND 36 CENTS ($45,923.36), including interest at 10.500% per annum Under tho power of sole contained in said mor•w ond the statute in such cose and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of mortgaged promise*, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 2.00 p.m. o'clock on February 15. 1996. Sold promise* are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigon. ond 226 NORTH CHURCH ST. , in The Reminder < •* Enclosed please find My Special Prepaid Valentine Love Line! COMPOSE Your Own Message Below & menace, eaiy to Here are a couple of examples: 3 * ■ Commencing at tho Northwest corner of the . Southwest 1/4 of tho Northwest 1 /4 of Section 24. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West, thence East 12 rod*, thence South 14 rods, thence West 12 rods, thence North 14 rod* to the place of beginning Tho redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with tho 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose tho redemption period shall be X days from the dote ot such sale. Dated January 4. 1996 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorney* and Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025 File 895124888 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF IN­ DiANAPOLIS (2/1) 3t> ■__________ name-------------------------------------------------------------------ADDRESS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------krtaiwora* g?.*"0** CITY----------------------------------------------------- r' Meuajo----------------- Enclosed ---------------------- Wcya, Message to be published on February 13th, 1996. DEADLINE IS Noon Monday. February 12th. �Page 14 The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 1 1996 COURT NEWS: • A Hastings man was sentenced to a year in jail for drunk driving. Patrick Glover. 30. was ordered to serve 18 months of probation and 12 months in the Barry County Jail for operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. Glover had pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dismissal of a charge of driving with a suspended license. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said Glover had been to jail and prison for previ­ ous drunk driving offenses. 1 am not concerned about you. but more concerned about the rest of us." Fisher said Fisher said after Glover serves his time he must enter the Victory Outreach substance abuse program in Detroit • A Wayland man received a delayed sen­ tence for a charge of malicious destruction of property. Michael Cook. 23. will be sentenced Jan. 23. 1997. If he has "no offensive contact" with anyone until that time, the charge of malicious destruction of property over $100 will be reduced to a misdemeanor as part of the plea agreement with prosecutors. • An 18-year-old Kentwood man will spend a year in jail on a breaking and entering charge. Tommy Steffes was ordered to serve one year in jail, with credit for 153 days already served. He also was ordered to serve three years of probation and pay $1,500 in fines and costs. He pleaded guilty to second-degree home invasion in November. He broke into a mo­ bile home in Thomapple Lake Estates to steal a VCR and jewelry. • A Hastings man who obstructed two po­ lice officers was sentenced to 90 days in jail. Timothy Slagter. 23, also was ordered tc serve 18 months of probation and pay $750 in fines and costs and $240 in restitution to the police officers. He was a passenger in a car stopped for drunk driving by two Michigan State Police troopers, and resisted and obstructed the officers trying to make an arrest. • A 24-year-old Mulliken man who took an exotic bird from its owner and sold it was ordered to spend 91 days in jail Travis Metcalf was given credit for one day already served, and the remaining 90 days were suspended if he successfully completes probation. He also was ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and costs and $150 in restitution for the emerald scalding hen. • A May sentencing has been scheduled for a Vermontville man who violated terms of his probation. Roydan Howard. 23. pleaded guilty last Thursday to failing to pay court fines and costs. He was ordered to make the payments by his sentencing dale or he will face 90 days in jail. Sentencing has been set for May 2. • A l.ake Odessa man pleaded no contest to charges he supplied liquor to two underage girls. Scott Mitchell. 28. pleaded no contest to furnishing alcohol to minors and conspiracy to furnish alcohol to minors, as well as a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. He allegedly bought liquor for two girls, ages 15 and 16. on Sept. 28 in Carlton Township. The conspiracy charge carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a possible $1,000 fine. The other charges both have penalties of 90 days in jail. A charge of open alcohol in a vehicle and another charge of furnishing alcohol to mi­ nors were dismissed in the plea agreement. William Brewer, also of Lake Odessa, pleaded not guilty to charges irom the same incident. He is charged with two counts of furnishing alcohol to minors, carrying con­ cealed weapons and possession ot marijuana, second offense. He is also being charged as a habitual offender. Sentencing for Mitchell has been set for March 7. Brewer will have a pretrial Feb. 8. • A Hastings man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for obstructing police officers. Michael Baker. 25. was given credit for 11 days already served in jail, and was ordered to serve three years of probation for resisting and obstructing a police officer and domestic Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Jobs Warned LICENSED DAY CARE has two full-time openings, 4 month to 4 yean, in town, references available. 616-948-8978 Garage Salt NOTICE THE STEADY STREAM of collectors at AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC? They have heard about the enormous Elephant Collection and antique Doll-house Furni­ ture taking over the place. Of course, we sell other things, too. Delton M-43, 623-8900. For Rent 1-BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENT 1-stall garage, heat/watcr/garbage included. $400 per month. Call 948-3933 after 5 pm._________________ NEW OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 1200 sq. ft. located on S. Hanover Sl, Hastings, ideal for legal, accounting, or profession­ al use. Call Pele Zoulek at 616-348-7919 F or Salt AMANA ELECTRIC RANGE. 1 year old. Like new. Down draft model with 2 burners on left side and inter­ changeable steak grill & griddle on right side. Self cleaning oven. $650, Call 765-3572. BEAUTIFUL DAY BED with mattress and trundle bed underncath. while and brass, very ornate. 1 week old. cost $675, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 BEDROOM OUTFIT 6 pieces, vere beautiful, traditional oak finish. Built very solid comes with queen size Sealy mattress scL 1 month old. cost $1,200 new. Must Sell! $300 for all. 1-517-699-2251______________ FILTER QUEEN SWEEPER complete with attachments and power nozzle, excellent condi­ tion, cost over $1,400 new, sacri­ fice for $225. 1-517-676-6414 FOR SALE: For the avid golfer. Callaway Big Bertha Driver. Left hand. 9 degrees loft, stiff flex shaft, used one season. $100. Call 891-0536.________ KING SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC MATTRESS SET “luxury firm” with deluxe frame. 2 weeks old. cost over $1,300, sell fee $300. 1-517-676-6414 LOVELY 3 PIECE LIVIN'GROOM OUTFIT Sofa, Love­ seat and Chair. Beautiful blue, mauve and gold colors. 1 month old. sacrifice $285. 517699-4148_______________ QUEEN SIZE SPINE-UPEDIC FIRM MATTRESS 1 month old. still in plastic, cost $500 new, sell for $175. 1-517699-2251 ( F arm Mist ellanemts KEVIN 1-31-56 Happy 40th. From your “40" Friends at First Baptist Recreation z 1981 JOHN DEERE 340 $700. 1981 Polaris 440, $850. Both run great and are in good shape. 616-721-8936 F or Salt \utomotive 1990 FORD F250 4x4, 351 automatic, overdrive, manual lock hubs, blue and silver, 73,000 miles, $9500. 616367-4545 Real Estate SAVE THOUSANDS If your interest rate is 8% or above you should consider refinancing your present mortgage. Hurry before rales increase! Call today. 616945-0299 Help Wanted ATTENTION HOME­ WORKERS NEEDED. Legiti­ mate Companies listed with the Chamber of Commerce needs you now! Call right away for your free information package. 616281-9385_______________ SALES SECRETARY Admi­ nistrative & Marketing. Well organized and strong people skills. Full-time, hourly pay, bonus, sales incentives. Send resume to: DTS. P.O. Box 257 Cloverdale, Mi. 49035 ROUTE DRIVER-To 38,000/yr ♦ full benefits. (Major Snackfood Co!) Most training provided. Needed now. 616949-2424, JOBLINE FEE TELEPHONE INSTALLER: To $15/hr. plus benefits! Major Co.! Entry level! Needed now! 616949-2424, Job Line Fee. WAREHOUSE/ INVENTORY CONTROL to SlO/hr ♦ benefits, most training provided. Major company hiring now. 517-8865445 T.D.C. Fee SECRETARIAL POSITION. FT/w benefits for MSU Cooperative Extension in Hast­ ings. Must be proficient in Windows/Microsoft Word, have good communication & organi­ zational skills, and able to handle multiple duties. Send resumes to: Attn: S. Russell. Ofc. Mgr., Bany County MSU Extension. 220 W. Court St., Hastings. MI 49058 by February 6 1996 WOULD LIKE someone to watch my 6 year old in my home, someone who is honest trust­ worthy, and very good with children, has own transportation <fc must have references. 948-2476 I STEEL BUILDINGS 2« over factory cost- All remaining inventory. 1-800-973-3366 Pets CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. AKC registered, 2 males $250 each. 1 female $350, 8 weeks old. 945-9658 IIus mess Services ESTABLISHED 50 YEAR OLD Pet & Garden Business for sale. Small town, includes build­ ing, 3 levels, 3,000 square foot main floor with living quarters on top floor for owner if needed. All inventory, all equipment, & all fixtures. $95,000. Reply to P.O. Box 201, Hastings, Ml. 49058_______________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income propcrty*Dcbt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can be Ip!* Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-9662221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. National \d\ APPRENTICE IRONWORK­ ER to $17.05/hr ♦ benefits (union job) Overtime! Entry Level! Start NOW. 517-8865445 T.D.C. Fee TEACHER/CLASSROOM AIDE to SlOfar ♦ Benefits Many! Some noo-certified entry level Needxd Now! 517-8865445 T.D.C."Wi BEER & WINE SALES REP $25,000/♦♦ benefits pkg!! Major Distributor! Entry Level Needed Now! 517-8865445 T.D.C. Fee__________________ FIRE PREVENTION TECHto 12/hr ♦ benefits. Non certi­ fied. Entry level! Major Co.! Need now! 616-949-2424. JOB LINE FEE______________ GROCERY DELIVERY DRIVER to $80frwk ♦ benefits. Training Provided! Start Now! 517-8865445 T.D.C. Fee. HI-LO/ YARD WORKER- to $1057/hr ♦ great benefits. Will train! Hi-lo experience helpful Start now! 616-949-2424 JOBLINE FEE______________ MAILROOM/BAGGING-to SlO/hr. (Postal Service). Train­ ing provided. Entry level! Needed now! 616949-2424 JOBLINE FEE I violence. He pleaded guilty to the charges in December, and in exchange, charges of aggravated assault, malicious destruction of personal property and attempted illegal entry were dropped. He was ordered to pay $117 in restitution and $500 in fines and costs as part of the sentence. Judge Fisher said Baker's jail sentence could be suspended if he entered an alcohol treatment program. • An inmate of the Muskegon Correctional Facility pleaded guilty 'ast Thursday to three charges of resisting and obstructing police officers Francis Sullivan. 41. was at a hearing in juvenile court Jan. 4. 1995, when he started a fight with three Barry County Sheriffs Deputies. Sullivan, originally from Hastings, was sentenced Monday on the charges. Sullivan was ordered to serve 12 to 180 months in prison for each charge, the sen­ tence will be served concurrently, but consecutive to the sentence he is now New flags in court State Rep. Terry Geiger (second from right) works with Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher (far left) and Commissioners Sandy James and James Bailey on installing the new state and American flags the State of Michigan have provided the Circuit Courtroom. Geiger presented the flags Monday morning. serving. A charge of prison escape had been dis­ missed as part of the plea agreement Sullivan was an inmate at Muskegon at the time of the incident last year. Curfew OK’d in Nashville by Cindy J. Smith Staff Writer Nashville teens may face serious conse­ quences if they’re out past 10 p.m. weekdays or midnight on weekends. Village Council members voted unani­ mously last Thursday night to adopt a local curfew ordinance that will prohibit teens un­ der 17 from being on public streets after hours. Those in violation will be escorted home io their parents by an officer, or they may find themselves in a juvenile detention center. "If caught, they (meaning the mihors in violation) will be taken into protective cus­ tody." said Nashville Police Chief Jim Falk. He added "If a parent cannot be reached, the child would go to a detention home, and the parent would also receive a ticket." Nashville residents who appeared before council at the public hearing voiced support for the action. "When we first moved here." said Morris Brown, "we wouldn’t even think of the prob­ lems that we are having with area teens to­ day. Like the rock through my windshield last summer. I am here to support the po­ lice to get this passed." "It's not going to get any better," added wife Anita, "unless we enforce this." Village President Carroll Wolff asked council members and the police chief for fur­ ther discussion "You may want to change the language of our curfew from 1 a.m. on weekends to mid­ night. to be the same as the state ordinance." said Falk. If there is state law to deal with this issue, is there a need for local ordinances? According to Falk there is. "It is very hard to enforce the state ordi­ nance. we need a local ordinance," he said. Councilman Chris Pash, however, brought up a concern from a neighbor. "Bob Dwyer contacted me," he said. "He believes that this type of ordinance is use­ less, and said that he would opt for a loiter­ ing ordinance instead. It would target more people, and those over the age of 18." Councilman Dennis Mapes, however, said that he was in agreement with the ordinance and made other suggestions that would pos­ sibly curb late-night traffic in the village parte "As a parent. I have no problem with the ordinance and with the time of 10 p.m. for weeknights. The park closes at 11 p.m. Maybe we could post signs." Falk added that his biggest concern was over youngsters out late at night, stating that he was as concerned over their own safety as the trouble they could get into. "We have 10-, 11- and 12-year-olds riding bicycles around town al 2 or 3 in the morn­ ing. That's not safe," he said. What about ramifications of the ordinance? Will it be hard to enforce? And. where is there a detention home that will be available to take these teens? "I'm not sure at this point which detention home we will be using." said Falk. "Probably Allegan County." "What about fees or fines9" asked Frank Dunham. "The fines are handled through the court." said Falk. "We will get a percentage " “How long a drive is it to Allegan9" asked Councilman Steve May. "How much time will be involved with transporting these teens to Allegan? "And." asked Councilman Frank Dunham, "who will cover when our officers are trans­ porting (the youths)?" Falk said the likelihood of transporting many teens to Allegan is small. He believes that a majority of the teens will be placed in the custody of parents when found violating curfew. He also said that when in transport, the sheriffs department could cover the area for Nashville officers. «, According to language contained in the new ordinance, it will take effect in 20 days. Teens will be considered in violation if out past 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, or if out after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights There are exceptions to the ordinance, including return from school ac­ tivities. and job-related activities. When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special ’ friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER olice Beat: Crash snaps car in two A Ford station wagon driven by a Hastings husband and wife broke in half after striking a tree last week. Cynthia Smith, 40, of Hastings lost control of the wagon Tuesday. Jan. 23. when the vehicle hit an icy spot on Sager Road near Broadway in Hastings about 5:45 i m. She was headed east on Sager when she lost control, sliding 109 feet sideways to befcre going off the roadway, according to the Barry County Sheriff s Department. The vehicle then slid another 72 feet before hitting a tree. The car split in half on impact. The front half of the car landed 111 feet east of the tree, the back half of the car came to rest 50 feet east of the tree, and the gas tank ended,up 64 feet north of the tree. Smith and her husband, Michael Smith, a passenger in the car. were treated at Pennock . Hospital in Hastings. UFO sighting unfounded The Barry County Sheriffs department received a call about a possible UFO sighting last Thursday night. The sheriffs department investigated a call concerning suspicious lights in the air around Barryville Road near M-79 in Castleton Township Jan. 25. The woman who called reported seeing red and blue lights in the air around 2 40 am. The sheriffs deputies determined the lights were reflections from a neighbor’s mercury lights. Crash traps one in car The Michigan Slate Police and Hastings Fire Department responded to a traffic accident that left one victim trapped in the car. The accident occurred al 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 on Charlton Park Road near Center Road. Sharon Dick, 29, of Grandville, attempted to stop for a sign on Center but slid on ice into the path of a Chevrolet pickup driven by Chnstin* Riegler, 25, of Muskegon, according to the Michigan State Police at the Hastings post. * Dick's 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass was struck in the driver's aide by the pickup, and both cars slid down a steep embankment on Center. The passenger side of Dick's car then struck two tree stumps, trapping her in the car. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said the Jaws of Life had to be used to extricate her from the car. • Rieger and her passenger. 6year-old Naeole Rieger, were treated by Lansing Mercy Hospital. Dick was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. ; Rash of car break-ins Three break-ins of vehicles that happened between Jan. 13 and14 were reported to the Michigan Slate Police in Hastings. All three were discovered Sunday. Jan. 14. and had happened sometime during the night before. In all instances, the doors to the vehicles had been left unlocked. Stereo equipment was stolen from a pick up on Thomapple Lake Road in Castleton Township, as well as from a GMC truck on Barry ville Road in Maple Grove Township. Money and a videotape was taken from a another pickup on Eaton Road in Castleton Township. The State police are investigating the incidents and believe they may be related. Semi jack knifes on 1-96 A tractor-trailer jack knifed on west bound Interstate 96 near Jordan Lake Road Monday morning, temporarily blocking traffic Daniel Brown. 31. of Lockport. III., lost control of the 1995 Ford semi-tractor because of high winds and icy road conditions. according to the Michigan State Police at the Ionia post. The truck, which belongs to Walker Manufacturing in Bedford park. III., jack knifed into the median of the highway. The driver was not injured. Saw mill fire damage minor A Freeport saw mill and lumber company as damaged by a small fire early Monday morning. The fire al Buskiik Lumber Company at 2:47 a.m. Jan. 29 damaged part of a wooden floor and a wooden door, said the company's manager The fire had been extinguished by 4 a.m.. he said. Intense heat from the fire damaged a few saws, making them brittle and unusable. The fire occurred in the far end of the building, and did not damage any of the merchandise. The saw mill was open for business on tune Monday morning. * Summer cottage burglarized A cottage on Fine Lake was broken into last week, and appliances and tools were reported missing. A neighbor checking on the cottage for the family, v ho was in Illinois, noticed doors to the sheds had been pried open. The door to the cottage also was kicked in. according to the Michigan State Police in Hastings. Took, a chainsaw and a radio were taken from the tool shed, and kitchen appliances a vacuum cleaner, flashlights and two pair of binoculars were taken from the cottage The incident remains under ms cstigation � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-02-08.pdf eccdfeac30eaf3de05b8858fa0f2ab39 PDF Text Text Middle school presents drama First Friday gets travelogue See Page 3 Hastings woman wins sports honor See Page 12 See Page 8 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 1996 VOLUME 141.NO 51 PRICE 25' News Hired consultant Briefs had no name AIDS program set for Feb. 15 A one-hour presentation on AIDS will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 8. by registered nurse Patricia Lewis of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. The program will update information on the human immunodeficiency virus, which causes AIDS, on how it can be contracted and spread and bow to avoid risks. For more information, call 948-3125. Deadline Feb. 20 to vote March 19 Feb. 20 it the last day for voters to register for the Michigan Presidential Primary Tuesday. March 19. Registratioriv can be made by arrangiag a mutually convenient time with the local township or city clerk The der k also can handle requests for absentee button ------- Pieasantview joins recycling contest Pieasantview Elementary School is collecting recyclable plastic milk jugs as part of a contest to win playground equipment. Principal Jo Stebbins said the kids are hoping to collect as many gallon or half gallon. frosted or dear milk jugs as possible The winner of the statewide contest, sponsored by the Jennings Com­ pany of Michigan, will have collected the moat jugs per person. Last year's winner was a private w±gjoi in Charlotte that had just 110 students. First pru* is $11,000 worth of playground equipment. Second prize is $6,000 worth of equipment and third prize is a bench made of recycled plastic. Hastings Sanitary Service will place a large bin at the school and will pick up jugs weekly and is the designated recycl­ ing company that will verify the number of jugs the Pieasantview kids collect. People, businesses and civic and ser­ vice groups in the school district are be­ ing asked to help. The jugs must be rins­ ed and flattened The contest will run from now until April 30. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The gram writing consulting firm Barry County hired Jan. 23 didn't have an official name until Feb. 2. The contract approved by Barry County Commissioners said Small Government Consultants "has been duly organized and is validly existing in good standing under the laws of the state of Michigan." According to the Ingham County Clerk s office. Small Government Consultants did not file its official business name certificate, required by state law. until Feb. 2. The cer­ tificate is commonly known as DBA or "Doing Business As." The proposed contract with the county was faxed from the firm on Jan. 9. two weeks before the board approved it on a 6-2 vote. The fact that the business certificate wasn't filed before the county approved the onc-year contract, effective Jan. 24, with Small Government Consultants in Lansing will not void the contract, according to a preliminary opinion from the Barry County Prosecutor's office. When contacted Wednesday afternoon. County Board Chairman Jamcn Bailey said he wai not aware that Small Government Consultants had not filed a DBA when the contract was approved by the board and said he would consult with the prosecutor. Bailey said Prosecutor Dale Crowley told him that in dealing with DBA cases, he has seen similar situations go both ways, with contracts either remaining valid or voided. In the county’s case, as long as commis­ sioners actually know the people they are dealing with in the Small Government Consultants firm, the situation should not pose a problem with the contract. Bailey said. The statute requiring the DBA is de­ signed to protect people so they know who they are doing business with, Bailey said the prosecutor told him. Small Government Consultants is owned by Craig Starkweather, former aide to retired Senator Jack Welborn for more than nine years, and G Patrick Doyle, former mayor of Mt. Pleasant. Starkweather said Wednesday that the part­ nership was formed in December and an of­ fice was officially opened that month. He said the firm's bookkeeper in Mt. Pleasant attempted to file a DBA Jan. 12 in Isabella County but was told that the certificate had to be filed in the county where the firm was based. Ingham County. Commissioner Rod Goebel, chairman of the Finance Committee, said Wednesday. “Whether or not the contract is void. I would bring it back up because I think this has po­ tential for good for the county and the town­ ships. "He (Starkweather) made no claims to a track record," Goebel said. He said Starkweather attended a county Finance Committee meeting and explained how his firm could "help small governments through the state He recognizes the need for small voices to be heard." The day the County v<Xcd lo *P" rtove the contract |iih Sf. ? Government Consultants, scvcial cumri/is.-ioners criti­ cized the move because no other bids were sought. The county is paying $24,000 for Small Government Consultants to provide a.onevear service to the county and all other enti ties in the county for identifying, rating and writing grants. Besides the county's up-front retainer fee. Small Government Consultants will be al­ lowed to keep an administrative fee from each grant they successfully obtain. Commissioner Robert Wenger, chairman of the County Development Committee. See CONSULTANT, cont. page 3 'Be My Valentine' Feb. 14th The children at Rainbow Learning Center in Hastings are joining kids at other pre-schools and elementary schools in the area, making valentines for their family, triends and 'special' loved ones. Next Wednesday is the traditional day to ask those you love to 'be my valentine.’ Ceiara Norris and Kelly Hine, who attend Rainbow Learning Center, take a break Irom cutting and pasting to sample one of the best things about Valentine's Day-chocolates from a heart shaped box. Utility, posse restore Barlow Lake power by Karen Mauck Staff Writer When residents around Barlow Lake expe­ rienced a loss in gas pressure over the week­ end. the Barry County Sheriffs Posse joined forced with Consumers Power to make sure no one was left out in the cold. Sheriffs Posse Captain Ken Neil said pressure went down and many people around Barlow Lake lost use of their gas during one of the coldest weekends this winter. Without gas. the residents would have no heat or way to cook. Consumers Power contacted all the residents, and with the help of the Sheriffs Posse, visited each home to correct ’he prob­ lem. Mike Ketchems. spokesman for Con­ sumers Power, said alarms indicating low gas pressure in the supply side of the gas main went off at 5:15 am Saturday. Feb 3. The low pressure interrupted service to 380 customers around Barlow Lake, he said. Consumers Power responded by bypassing the low oressure to other supply mains, and The monthly Legislative Coffee has been scheduled for 8 a.m Monday. Feb 12. at the County Seat restaurant in Hastings State Senator Joanne Emmons. Sone Representative Terry Geiger and Mark Howe, representing Congressman Vem Ehlers' office, will be on hand to talk about issues and concerns with The Legislative Coffee series n spon­ sored by the Hustings Area Chamber of Commerce The chamber encourages all Barry County citizens to attend COA valentines party is Feb. 14 Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 See POWER, cont. on page 2 Shelter hearing planned Next ‘Coffee’ will be Monday The Barry County Commission on Ag­ ing will have its firM annual COA Valen­ tines Day party on Wednesday. Feb. 14. The party will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Par­ ticipants are welcome to bring a dessert or candy dish to share. A $1.50 donation is suggested at the door. To reserve lunch, call the COA at 948-4856 by Monday. Feb 5. by noon enough gas had built up that the power company was able lo start re-lighting pilot lights. Consumers Power went home to home to restore the pilot lights, he said. Ketchems said that in about 60 instances, the homeowners could not be reached He said the company calls these 'can't-get-ins." St. Rose kids wear ‘crazy’ hats and ties 'Crazy' hats and ties' were worn Fnday al SI. Rose School in Hastings as part of students' celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Students seemed to enjoy shanng stones about their hats, like the youngster who sported a 'Detroit News' cap and said her lather had delivered the newspaper when he was a boy Ties with wild and crazy colors and designs were in vogue as well. Principal Steve Youngs even got into the act. wearing an Elvis Presley tie and a black cowboy-style hat In the photo are students (front row. from left) Richard Kesler. Katrina Jacobs Brandon Swartz. Aaron Fortier. Katie McKeown. Evelyn Rappaport. Alex Larson. Ashley Lowe; (back row) Chase Johnson. Principal Steve Youngs. Ben Jacobs. Mike Pintar and Jett Beachnau by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A public hearing will be held sometime during the week of March 17-23 to listen to all proposals and suggestions on ways lo improve the Barry County Animal Shelter. Options that have surfaced within recent months include the possibility of placing a millage on the August primary ballot lo build a new shelter, privatizing its operation and improving the existing facility. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved holding an evening tweeting in March to have a public hearing on the options. County Administrator Michael Brown will set up the dale and find a suitable location. Commissioners decided to hold the hearing after citizen Emily Jaspcrse asked for time on the agenda to speak about placing a millage proposal for a new animal shelter building on the ballot. She was representing a citizens group that met last week and decided lo ask the County Board lo let voters decide if they would pay for a new shelter with a short-term millage. The current shelter off Apple Street in Hastings has been inadequate for a number of years and current and former county See SHELTER, cont. on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8. 1996 SHELTER, continued from page 1 commissioners have said the county doesn't have enough money lo build a new one The current board proposed building a new pole building over the existing shelter and remodeling the inside, but the plan didn t conform with city ordinances. "We want to keep this as upbeat as we can." County Board Chairman James Bailey said before Jaspcrse spoke lo a standing room only crowd at the meeting. "The commissioners are in the process of trying to determine what we arc going to do in the future with the animal shelter "We recognize as commissioners that we have problems out here at the shelter We're not here today to discuss the problems. We are here today to discuss what the citizens arc requesting from the commissioners.” Bailey said. "The concerns citizens group conferred with the Barry County Humane Society Monday and we would like lo have a meeting with the board in resolving the issue of the future of the animal shelter." Jaspcrse said. She also told the board that the local Humane Society this week approved spending up to $5,000 to pay for a licensed kennel contractor to formulate plans for a new animal shelter if voters approved a POWER, continued from page 1 The posse stepped in and called locksmiths, who unlocked doors to the homes so the pi­ lot lights could be restored. Ketchems said Consumers Power would not have been able to restore the gas lights without the posse s help. He said a stale law allows the power company lo enter homes in such emergencies when the homeowner is unavailable, provided law enforcement offi­ cials escon the power company employees. "If we did not do it (restore pilol lights) immediately, the gas could build up and when they get into the home, something could happen." said Ketchems "We don't want that." That is a worse case scenario, however. He said it was more likely pipes could have frozen and burst. in one of the homes a locksmith opened. Neil said they encountered an elderly woman home alone The woman looked ill and was unable to move from her chair. Ketchems said the woman was diabetic and was disori­ ented from having a low blood sugar reac­ News Briefs Grief recovery series planned Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-week grief recovery class, beginn­ ing at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 13. at its of­ fice. 450 Meadow Run. Suite 200. Hastings. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Grief recovery combines learning j about the grief process, enabling people to talk with others who have lost loved ones For more information, or to register, call the Hospice office at 948-8452. Historical Society to focus on books The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 15. at the Hastings Public Library. The program. “A Century of Michigan Books." will be presented by historian Larry Massie of Allegan. He will talk about his collection of littleknown books on Michigan history, poetry, travels, narratives and the earls development of the state. Barry County Historical Society meetings are open to the public Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 12. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library . Those attending are encouraged to br­ ing along a Valentine card to exchange and be prepared to share Valentine's Day memories. The public is welcome. Coffee and cookies will be served. Habitat workshop later this month People interested in becoming a Habitat lor Humanity homeowner must attend two of four workshops planned for later this month at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The first sessions are planned for 9 a.m. Saturday . Feb 10. or 7 p.m. Mon­ day. Feb. 12. The second sessions will be at 9 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 17. or at 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 19. .-r r In order to be considered for home ownership, attendance is required. Those interested may register by calling the local Habitat office at 948-9939. Barry County Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit ecumenical Christian organization that builds decent, affor­ dable houses in partnership with low income people who put a required number of "sweat equity hours." The homes arc sold at cost, and no in­ terest is charged to those who qualify , so the monthly payments otten arc about the same as they would be if renting. Those who attend the workshop must bring proof of income from 1994 and 1995 and at least two financial, landlord and personal references. Habitat has built bouses in Hastings. Orangeville. Nashville. Delton. Clover­ dale and Freeport, and plans to build its next home in Hastings tion. Neil said he stayed with the woman until ambulance crews arrived. Ketchems said em­ ployees and posse members were able to talk to her and get names of friends around the lake who were able to take care of her. Neil said of the if the sheriffs posse had not arrived with Consumers Power and a locksmith, the woman may not have sur­ vived. “We were able to help a customer more di­ rectly than just lighting her pilot light," Ketchems said. "They were really able to assist a cus­ tomer.” Neil said. The posse worked almost 12 hours, help­ ing Consumers Power get into homes. Neil said they were worked from 1:30 p.m. until past midnight. “They were all volunteers. They did this on their own time." said Ketchems. "We can't thank them enough." They did a heck of a job." Neil said. Solid waste panel to meet The Barry County Solid Waste Plann­ ing Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, in the commission chambers. Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Two immunization clinics scheduled The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have two immunization clinics next week in Delton and Hastings One clinic will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Teb. 14. at the Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove St.. Delton. Another will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 17. at the Health Department. 110 W. Center St., Hastings. No appointments are necessary, but parents should bring their children's im­ munization r.cords. Most of the im­ munizations are free. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at 945-9516. ‘Healthwise' class will be Saturday Pennock Hospital will offer two new community education "Healthwise" programs, one at 11 a.m. Saturday at the conference center. The first session. "Healthwise for Life." is geared to people over 50 years of age. "Heal th wise Self-Care" is for people under 50. The programs will fucus on medical self care by teaching people how to take care of common health problems, what health information should be shared when consulting physicians and when to seek care. People are helped in building skills and confidence in patient-doctor communications and in decision making. The programs also helps people decide when to consult their doctor or go lo the emergency room The goal is to reduce medical costs while letting people become more involved in their health care decisions. There is a $10 fee. which includes a "self-care" take home book. Register by calling 948-3125. millage. "We would all work with you and the Department of Agriculture to assure the taxpayers that their tax dollars would be used in the n.ost economical and respectable way." Jaspcrse said. The Humane Society has access to plans and information regarding building an animal shelter facility." she said. "We’re not ready to give up on the Barry County Animal Shelter staying a public agency. We are ready to work with you and the taxpayers," Jaspcrse said. "Will you let us help you?" Commissioners are in the process of investigating the concept of allowing a private party to run the animal shelter and are studying proposals from individuals who are interested in taking on the responsibilities. The deadline for submitting proposals to provide animal shelter services to the county was Feb. 5. "We're still in a fact finding and fact gathering position at this lime." Bailey said of privatizing the shelter. "We haven't made any decisions which way we're going." "I would think that we could set a public hearing and allow all the public to come at a convenient time for those who work." Bailey said. Ann Endsley, an oiganizer of the recent citizens meeting asked. "Do we have your word that there will not be a decision made on privatization until after a public meeting on the issue? "I think that's already K^n staled," Bailey said. "...I’m not opposed to a millage." One reason commissioners are checking into the concept of privatization is that a millage and a new building "doesn't necessarily solve all the problems that we’ve had over the years," Bailey said. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he’s in favor of a public hearing to air all the issues so the public can participate "and help decide which way this thing should go. "This has been a political football for longer than I'd like to have it..., Wenger said.. "I totally agree with what Commissioner Wenger said," Bailey said. "One of the reasons we looked at privatization is to gel it out of the political aspect. We wanted to get it into the hands of people who knew and handled animals or have that as a concern...." To try to clarify the privatization issue. Commissioner Tim Burd stressed that commissioners were approached by two different parties about the idea before they were able to outline specifically what is expected of an outside party running the shelter. Commissioner Emmet Herrington said he would like the county’s research, prior to the hearing, tofjtyudc tiow other political entities are handling (heir animal shelters, including their successes and failures. "That would help me make a decision," Herrington said, in addition to projected costs. The Barry County Soil and Waler Conservation District will have a winter pond workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 10. at the Hastings Township Hall. Speakers will talk about design, con­ struction and engineering considerations when siting a fish or wildlife pond; wetlands restoration and enhancement for wildlife and waterfowl; plantings to attract wildlife to the pond; renovating tghe unproductive fish pond; conserva­ tion landscaping and the permitting process. There also will be a panel discussion on permitting, assistance and possible funding roles of agencies and an after­ noon advisory session that will include aerial photographs, maps and soil surveys The workshop is limited to 56 registrants. Cost is $15 per person. A summer pond workshop also is planned for sometime in June. For more information, or to receive an agenda or registration form, call the Soil and Water Conservation District at 948-8056 recommendations to us on how they feel and what they would like to see on the millage part. That would be fine and we could continue to gather the facts on the other (privatization) and then at a future date... we could sit and lay it all out on the table and make a determination of what direction we need to take. "The Humane Society still feels all pros and cons from all sides need to be examined." Wiggins said. "Who is going to be spokesperson for the other side because 1 don't want two or three entities that we're trying to deal with." Bailey said. "We have three separate entities right now," Burd said. But, 1 think that can be combined because I think everyone's efforts should be going toward one," Bailey said. An unidentified woman in the audience said, "Mr. Bailey. I do want to clarify that the people you see sitting here are not all Humane Society members. This is a fraction of the concerned citizens group. These are taxpayers. These are voters. These are not all people who are members of the Humane Society. I happen to be a member of the Humane Society. But in all fairness 1 think that should be brought up. This is a concerned citizens group, it doesn't carry the political prejudices that the Humane Society in and of itself carries. These are just citizens of Barry County. "Anybody would be able to speak at a public hearing. Period." Bailey assured her. "...But I think we need to look at one area that is going to gather the information rather than have several areas gathering information. You could all put it together in one." Burd said. "Whoever has a presentation to make and suggestions, if they were a group they could have a representative make their presentation...and obviously anybody from the public could make any comment they want." James said there are most likely diverse opinions on the possible shelter solutions in all of the groups, including the Humane Society. "The only resolution made by this (citizens' group)... was that we approach you about a millage on the ballot.' said the unidentified women. Wiggins said "the issue of promoting one side over the other is not what we (Humane Society members) are trying to do. We art simply trying to offer that ($5,000). If it die go to a millage, we would take the responsibility upon ourselves to formulate the plans because I do appreciate the fact tha commissioners have received negative publicity about whether they have th< expertise to make plans so we were trying u alleviate that problem and take it out of th county board ballpark. "But as the Humane Society, I wouldn* want to say we would be the spokespersor for one (proposal) versus another," she said. Corey Dale Lake, Middleville and Jurrni Jc Scott, Middleville. Justin Scott Hawkins, Shelbyvi le anc Tricia Jo Ignasiak, Wayland. Jayson Allen Sawyer, Wayland and Tracy Lynn Medaris. Wayland. Nikkxna Shanna Hobert, Middlevilk anc Corine Daphine Kline, Middleville. Douglas Curtis Root, Nashville and Mdisst Sue Combs. Nashville Daniel Lee Walden, Dowling and Jeniffei Lynn Storm, Dowling. Victor M. Diaz, Middleville and Darlene A. Veen, Middleville. Eugene Leonard Haas, Jr., Hastings and Marjorie Ruth Ball, Hastings. Pennock Pharmacy Now More Convenient Than Ever! Conveniently located in the corridor between Pennock Hospital and the Physicians Center, Monday thru Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. _______ \ / \ Winter pond workshop set "I would ask all the people who are interested in this (animal shelter) to do their homework, gather their material so they can present their ideas for consideration at the public hearing Then with this information, it's up to this body to make the decision. I would ask that procedure to be followed." he said. "The bottom line here in my opinion is good temporary housing for animals." Commissioner Sandy James said. "They are there up to a week. We need to address the concern here for temporary housing and how we can best do it. We need to hear from all sides." She noted that she had heard pros and cons on all the options from a variety of people in the last 24 hours. "We're not going to please everybody." James said. "The bottom line is we need to listen to positions and we need to come up with what the taxpayers want to pay for or what is best for the animals." Research will include projected costs for a new shelter building. Burd said he thought up to 1/2 mill for one year would be sufficient. Some citizens last week said they thought 1/4 mill for one year might be enough to build a new shelter. The last day to place a millage proposal on the August primary ballot is May 14. according to County Clerk Nancy Boersma Commissioner Linda Watson said, "There is not a commissioner here who wouldn't like to see a satisfactory resolution to this whole problem. And 1 think all boards prior to us would have said the same thing..." Views on whether each group should have a spokesperson for the public hearing or if one person should present the citizens' ideas x were discussed during the meeting. At first. Bailey recommended that the county work "with Kathy Wiggins, as president of the Humane Society, and the citizens group and work with them and through them and allow Kathy to make .J ‘Friendly Staff ‘Most Major Rx Insurance ‘Senior Citizens Discount 10% ‘Tax Records ‘Pharmacist/Patient Medication Counseling ‘Computerized Medication Records iq-r Let us fill your prescription needs before you leave the hospital! For all patients and the general public. 948-3136 PENNOCK HOSPITAL Pennock Pharmacy - The One To Watch �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1996 — Page 3 Romeo knd Julie’ t. presented by the Hastings JVaddle School drama class The first semester eighth grade drama class poses for a photo, they are (front row. from left) Andy McBrian, Ben Shaw, Carolyn DeWitt. Toni Myers. Danielle Bowman, (second row) Sara Hammond, Nicole Hesterly, Angie Miller, Virginia Jennings, Laura Hubert, Jessica Crowley, Becky McCarty, (third row) Amber Boger. Ruth Winegar, Lauren Stineman. Erin Allerding, Jessica Gole, Cristina Urnetta, Amber Wilde, Amanda Coss, (fourth row) Nick Miller, Matt Peake, Nick Steele, Jerad Crump, Scott Billings. Dustin Cook, (fifth row) Sam Stafford and Kyle Winkler. I Mountianview reprimands ’Merc" (Toni Myers) as dad De Capitate (Kyle Br) and mom Mountainview (Erin Allerding) look on. The adaptation of w and Juliet" took a few liberties with the names of the families. to and Julie? A slapstick comedy? f you're the students in Mel Hund's tester eighth grade Creative Dramatics Hastings Middle School. «-act comedy named "Romeo and 1 modem day version of "Romeo and was presented by the drama students f for students, parents and guests at Auditorium. ’lot of the play, a "send-up" of the ! version, pits two families against fcr until family members realize that tinal problems didn't exist. The plot Hoped through slapstick comedy. dilion to the play, routines about The cast included Laura Hubert. Angie Miller. Amber Boger. Nicole Hesterly. Toni Myers. Virginia Jennings. Jessica Gole, Sam Stafford, Lauren Stineman, Danielle Bowman. Carolyn DeWitt, Kyle Winkler, Erin Allerding. Nick Steele. Jerad Crump, Andy McBrian. Jessica Crowley. Ruth Winegar. Becky McCarty. Sara Hammond. Dustin Cook. Ben Shaw. Amanda Williams. Amber Wilde. Behind the scenes aid came from Scott Billings. Matt Peake. Nick Miller. Amanda Coss, and Cristina Urnetta. Mel Hund was the instructor and Rich Nauta helped with the stage. Before the one-act comedy “Romeo and Julie’ was presented by the eighth grade drama class, make up must be applied to the characters Here, teacher aide Gloria Travis makes up Laura Hubert, who played "Chorus." ‘nd music were presented in decade ances with th«» ’Merc." (Tom Myers) (left to right) and Ben," (Nicole Hesterly) console Romeo (Sam Stafford) during the presentation of ‘Romeo and Julie ‘ 'Tiebolt" (Virginia Jennings) tries to fight with "Romero" (San. i . : ord J || Q Chorus." Laura Hubert, and "Heckler.’ Angie Miller, nar□he entire play presented by the Hastings Middle ooi eighth grade Creative Dramatics class. “What soft light from yonder window breaks..." Romeo (Sam Stafford) sits on a "wall" Uarad Crump) while profess­ ing his love for "Julie” (Jessica Gole) as “window.” (Jessica Crowley) listens to the conversation ULTAHT, cont. from page I Wed the decision to hire Small ptettt Consultants a power move by Committee because the matter supposed to go through his ■t the public comment session at ptek’s County Board ot phoners meeting. Surveyor Brian S cnticized the board s procedure in P®all Government Consultants. ■“*lack of standard priKrdurr a> goto bad as It gets aid he wondered li.-w th. Ice anJ who did the ncg<.n.itnig !> and hs sinue of what author- । • “led if the Small (knnnmcnt irm would administer everv 1 -terr cd ... kid K , -......... - havc Jn unneeded and the grant. ’ of o.C>n,,Id' ’’'-u publ . E ** imnenl •' . .............. .................. • O'SCUSsioll ... For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies Revnolds asked his questions, commission­ ers were silent I wonder about the bypassing of the County Development Committee. I wonder. Mr Goebel, if sou were comtortablc with bv passing the County Development Committee on this It seems that any com­ missioner who falls in disfavor with the chair might have his proper furi'diction taken away He said he wondered if Goebel might cvci find the budget being reviewed bv the Property Committee sometime Wednesday morning Goebel said he wanted lo respond lo Reynold* remarks Goebel, on behalf o! the Finance Committee, made the motion to hire Small Government Consultants Goebel said he did have reservations about taking the action to spearhead the effort with Small Government Consultants and ex­ pressed that to the Finance Committee "Il was against the wishes of the board chair i Bailey i. Goebel said I wanted to hear what they (Small Government Consultants) had to say Goebel said Bailey had encouraged him to lei Wenger do it through the County Development Committee Goebel claimed Wenger u.i\ sitting on the matter It our committee chairs .ire allowed to let have the proposed BFI solid waste amend­ ment and the couniv would be worse lor lack ol legitimate competition Concerning Wenger s opinion that the Small Government Consultants action was a power plav. Goebel said. Stonewalling in- deserved (■ be. Goebel said \ny member can bring up any subject and il it is sec­ onded it can be discussed, therenothing MONICA EBERTS SANOI FOX ADAIR HAAS Communication With People Who CARE £ Citizens Ready to Serve Al! Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY Starkweather said Wednesday that his linn a number «»1 •uch as being 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • sent and \ ye* and cats tor the county f hose contacts and an awaieness ol grants available that Slarkwcathet and I X»ylc arc re­ puted to have were selling tactors ot lining heir grant writing abilnv. Bailey ommissioners have said PENNY HOVANEC Gary Buckland. Sales Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616 ) 623-8735 Pat Buckland, Salo w �ixro Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. reuruary February a, 8. 1996 ___________ Letters from our readers... We know ‘God blesses the right’ Only the prisoner can free himself from bondage To The Editor: For 20 years. m> world and m> society revolved around prisons, alcohol and illegal activities. I had been stabbed, shot at. involved in protests and riots and all kinds of manipula­ tions of the svvicm And eventually I be­ came a part of the negative world of prisons. Whenever I was released from prison. I felt out ot place, an alien in the outside world. I didn't see change as possible and I felt I was destined to die a "con." I had become a prod­ that "other person" inside me ' It wasn't in the A A program I've known for 20 years. I've recognized its help tor oth­ ers. It wasn't a religious revelation, no thun­ derbolt from heaven, though I give all the credit to God. who in His infinite wisdom recognized that I had the ability to free the uct of the prison environment. In the first months out of prison. I kept wondering how long I could last. Here 1 was. a five-time loser. Many seemed to feel it was just a matter of time before I would stumble and fall again The fear of being set up or framed was constantly on my mind. Few people gave me much of a chance. I felt like God had erred in my construc­ tion. as if He had somehow had left out a component in my makeup. Deep down inside I wanted to be a part of that other world — the white house with the picket fence, children, unselfish love. I knew it existed somewhere, but I didn't believe it was possible for me. I fell that I could not become an honest, loving person; change was not an option. That was who I was then. Today I hope to become a respectable leader in the field God has called me to. What was the secret that eluded rm for yean and made my life miserable? How did I find “other person “ This is personal testimony that change is possible, that each individual has the poten­ tial and option to change and become a pro­ ductive. contributing member of society, no mailer what his or her past may have been. I hope someday to write a book, not just about prisons, but about change and taking control of one's own destiny. Causes and ef­ fects of crime and punishment have been an­ alyzed through rose-colored glasses by crim­ inologists. sociologists and even singers since time began. 1 did what I did and no one else is to blame. The responsibility for change lies within us. Freedom is not just being out of prison Many people are in private prisons they have created in their own minds. Freedom isn't free There is a price we ail must pay The pnee may be different for each of us. The knowledge acquired in prison increases dishonesty, manipulation and hostility to­ ward authority Since there's no ability to set up a controlled environment with a person s release from prison, the inmate who has slowly developed the ability to survive in prison becomes less capable of surviving on the street. The more time they do. the less 7b The Editor: Just as a matter for the record. The local Democrats belter gel :l together and check with their commander-m-chict . President Clinton, in his dramatic pretormance of the Slate-of-the-Union address, a "please re-elect me" speech, stressed "fami­ ly values" and how he was doing all he could. In fact, he came off sounding like a conser­ vative Republican To quote a Banner Nov. 9 headline: "Former legislator says we re mx even debating the right issues " The article further stated that Lynn Jondahl. coordinator of Michigan Political Leadership, said "we aren’t thinking about what we stand for or what's al stake One example is all the hoopla over "family values." No one answered that it was one of their likely they are to succeed outside They be­ come part of a revolving door, repeaters who do life on the installment plan I have been a prisoner ol alcohol for 25 years or more and 20 years of that revolving door. The longer this lifestyle continues, the more difficult it is to break the cycle. Time on the streets gets shorter and prison time increases. I've been living in the land of the blind, where people refuse to sec that change is possible. If you have the courage and com­ mitment it takes to produce change, as I do. you are only a stone s throw from claiming the kingdom of inner peace and prosperity I give all th- glory to Chnst. to whom I truly gave my life, whom I should have years ago. I know I'm free. People can perceive me as a loser, an out­ cast. a loner who didn't fit into the normal world of friends, family and happiness, a man who had adjusted to a world where steal­ highest priorities iu uh: First Frig forum. Evidently, there is some misuad about what the president stands for the local Democrates stand. Is he pa the right? It is certain the Christian CoaU where it stands, for family values; I and always will. They also know what’s at stake, and hearts of our children and gm We are proud of them, and pi Christians who know (hat God M right. After all. doesn't the saying go do speaks louder then what you sq 1 am writing to express my concerns and outrage over two cases that are pending in two different counties. 1. ) Anita Olis. Barry County, formally charged with three felony counts of willfully killing an animal and 12 misdemeanor counts of cruelly/abandonment of animals. 2. ) Bruce Vanhaver. Ionia County, charged with five counts: careless driving, driving with suspended license, no insurance, im­ proper license plates and expired license plates. He was involved in a traffic accident that chimed the life of Daniel Hutchings, a human being. If Mrs. Olis is convicted of all IS counts and she receives the maximum sentence and fines, and they run consecutively, she is going to get IS years behind bars and $21,000 in STRESS ing. lying, hustling and . -olcnce was a way of life. But these factors I will live by. as God by Jean Gallup Staff Writer wrote them on my heart: • I must see that change is possible. • I must accept responsibility for my own Background work on improving the communication system used by Barry County fire departments continues by Barry County Central Dispatch. 911. However, major decisions arc waiting for Tom Allcbrandi of T/\ Associates, the coordinator of the projects, to improve the actions. • We all must share our love and strengths with those who may not be as strong. In God I trust. Terry Pinks Barry County Jail fire radio system. In November, four areas to be improved were outlined for the administrative board of During my internship training, one of my clmical supers Ivors pointed out that in Chinese script, the character for "crisis" is a combination of the characters, "danger" and "opportunity " We can approach stress in the same way Whether stress has a negative impact on our health and well being may depend on whether we view it as simply dangerous, or as also an opportunity for growth In fact, one’s perception of a stressor has been identified as one of three main factors in predicting healthy adjustment to stress (the other two are the severity of the stressor and the amount of resources available for coping). Recent research on stress has pointed out that, generally speaking, it is only those events that are negatively valued that have detrimental impact Thus, while getting married is typically stressful, most of us perceive this as a positive event (at least for the first few weeks!) and we are unlikely lo experience any ill effects. On the other hand, getting fired from a job is HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the ifOtratt of Barry County Since 1856 PubksMd Dy. Hretfep Bremer. Inc. A Dv.wo" ot J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1952N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jaeotia meetings, as well a special meeting set in Mr. Vanhaver, on the other hand, might get January. The next board meeting, which Allcbrandi is expected to attend, is set for Thursday. Am I delusional, or does this mean the lives of animals are held in higher regard than the lives of humans? I thought that human life was the most important thing on earth and we are lo do everything in our power lo protect and preserve life. Where is the justice in this? I agree. Mrs. Olis should not have done what she did. but Mr. Vanhaver has a line of offenses dating hack to 1990. There is something wrong with our judicial system that allows for this kind of injustice. Judges say lherc isn’t enough room in the prisons for habitual offenders like Mr. Vanhaver, (where he should have been and Dan would still he alive today) hut there is room for Mrs. Otis? Mrs. this had better count her blessings that Michigan doesn't have the death penalty, because for her crimes. I’m sure that would Feb. 22. "We re anxious to talk to Allcbrandi. Our big goal is to have the fire thing out of our way by summer." Director of Central Dispatch Charlie Nystrom said. "We've done Happy “Tune to Time" reader writes To Dre Editor. rarely perceived as positive, and stress-related problems are more likely to occur. All of us encounter stress. There is no avoiding it. The key is to he aware of how wc respond to stress, and to seek out positive meaning for the events in our lives. For exam­ ple. Dr. Dean Ornish, in his book. "Revers­ ing Heart Disease." asserts that we ex­ perience less distress and accompanying disease when we view ourselves as connected lo each other and to our world, as opposed lo when we see ourselves as isolated individuals (this is one reason being part of a support group can he beneficial) Of course, contrary to the title of this arti­ cle. stress is not really all in our heads. But the way we think about stress is very important. Do an experiment this week. Pay attention to the ways in which you think about stress as it arises in your life, and consider whether you habitually perceive danger or opportunity. Strand." in the Dec. 21 issue of the Hastings Banner. Though that yearly event began before 1 was bom. I remember it well as a child and when I worked at the theaters during my teen years. My father would be very pleased lo know that "his show" is remembered as a former Christmas tradition by the Histmgi community The article also contained information, previously unknown to me. about my father s early career in the moving picture theater business. Parents of my father’s time did not talk as freely of their past to their children as Joyce Wembrecht has passed along refor­ mation I might never have known. I thank her foe her research. Public Opinion Department of Motor Vehicles i without going through the Ceitfr telephone system. The MDTs I other applications as well. When the MDTs are installed operational, the lein checks w* done, but would not be roriF dispatch, freeing up the system. M "Our lein traffic and our iekf* is up considerably, because of staff at the Stale Police Post * he said. Lein checks used by police verify information on driver* now take up considerable o dispatchers. Nystrom said. In 1994. according to Cea* records. 175.855 lein checks In 1995. the number increased* In 1994. the average number* 482 a day. and in I995.it had^ "One possibility is we could tower with the police in AIM cost shared, he added Diane (Hutchings) Davis Hasting* It's all in your head Don and! 911 communication systei improvements to continue Central Dispatch by Allcbrandi. Since then. Allcbrandi has missed (he December and January regular board 7b the Editor: | Richard Branch Grayland. Waeh. secondly, a change in the primary fire frequency was requested, from 153.89 to 154.235. "We've tested that frequency, and monitored it for a month. It looks like it will be OK." he said. A stronger signal in the southwest side of the county to do away with "soft spots" in sending and receiving signals to that area is ab© on the pnonty list. Letters have gone to Erickson G.E. and Motorola letting them know that Central Dispatch is considering the enhancement of its system. Nystrom said. They wrre asked the feasibility of building a tower that will cover the entire west side of the county for the fire enhancement, he said. "Il will also have to give us the proper coverage if wc go to MDT coverage and share a tower with Allegan." Nystrom said. "But. we don’t know. Aliebrandi will have lo tell us if it can be done. We want to be assured of fire coverage on our west side, and also for MDTs." he said. Mobile Data Terminals, or MDTs. are the latest in wireless technology, which Central Dispatch has committed to use in the future. The computer terminals will be in each police agency vehicle and will let officers "talk" to other computers, such as the lUlltlllHIS, • If after permission is g Cellunet tower and they neat one. they can then apply fa different location, which wc simpler process, he said. Supervisors of Orangeville townships have been comm the townships own for a p well as officials at the M Technical Institute (formerly Tech). Nystrom added. He said he has contracts lie counties that would serve at agreement between Barry counties for the tower, wit* if a new tower is needed i systems can be added, s Telephone. Delton Fire D Southwest Sewer and Wat« said. How about voting by FreUenc Jaceta Vet Praaxjan! Joyco Ryan Troasuror Secretary "NEWSROOM* David T Young (E*&) Elaine Gfbert tAssistant Editor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gad Jean Gaiiio Cmoy Smc h Sharon Mdter James Jensen Mandy Habel • ADVERTISING WRRTMENT • Casstfwd ads accepted Monday through Noon r'<layBam to530pm SaturdayB30am Scot! Ommen Dents® Howel jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subx riptien Rates: $15 per year m Barry County $17 per year n adding counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Bom B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Wiru Vlaaer. Howard Vtar, Hid igi “I disagree. They can fatafy the vmes You "I jun don't think it's nght. they can make can't prove someone , didn't vole a second time copies and send in more than one." •hen they changed their ■Ms.'' “I would be all for it if they can do it without all the fraud." Al recommend building a larg may come up with anothc Nystrom said. Since the Federal C Commission and the Fede Administration procedures a methodical. Nystrom saw process started is the best w> to have fraud with ballots it. There much fraud. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1996 — Page 5 “The Principal’s New Clothes” presented at Central Elementary School The principal (Drew Bowman, left) quickly takes off his old things because he can't wait to try on his new clothes. Moe (Jake Armour) holds the new outfit, which is right there on the hanger. What? You can't see the new clothes??? by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Amy Bradley's fourth grade class al Central Elementary recently presented "The Principal's New Clothes." an adaptation of a familiar old play, for their friends, classmates and family. Drew Bowman played (he pnncipal who always looked good, a real sharp dresser who was proud of his wardrobe. Everyone agreed that the principal was a "g<xxl looker." A crafty couple talked him into buying a "new suit" that was of special material that anyone who wasn't stupid could see was of the finest material The pnncipal liked the idea of a new set of clothes and ordered it made As the "sewing" progressed, the principal couldn't wait to see his new finery, and sent several people to preview the suit. Since the "sewing" was really not being done on the "invisible" cloth, his friends and staff saw nothing. But reluctant to show that they were “stupid" because they couldn't see it. they said things like Tve never seen anything like it’ or ’the suit looks fine; I can't wait to see you in it at tomorrow's assembly.' The next morning before the assembly, the "suit" was delivered and the principal, thinking he must be stupid and not fit for his job as principal because he couldn't see it. "donned" tlx: invisible suit and paraded around in his underwear A kindergarten student finally shouted, "the principal is in his underwear’!!" confirming the principal s worst fears. He put on regular clothes and thanked the student for telling the truth. His students rexssured him that he was still "looking good'" Involved .n the play, cither on the stage or The cast and crew of "The Principal's New Clothes" gather at the edge of the stage for another round of applause. Many oarents took photos of the cast to keep as a memento. Swindlers who are trying to cheat the principal, portrayed by Margo Cooklin and Jake Armour (far right), say they are “sewing" his new clothes. Ev^n though it is invisible fabric, they say anyone who is not stupid will be able to see it. Is that true? behind it. were Jeff Conklin. Charles James. Scott Redman. Miquel Salazar. Nicole Shaw. Linsey Snider. Drew Bowman. Britteny Mitchell. Jake Armour. Margo Cooklin. Drew Whitney. Sara Clark. Heather Heinrich. Jeff Conklin. Charles James. Anna Trumble. Dan Hodges. Hilary Hutchins. Damon Mancuso. Ashley Miller. Dan Hom. Josh Lane. Josh Lovett. Stephanie Mallison. and Jeremy Orman. Local AAUW to begin ‘Great Decisions’ series The Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women soon will begin the 1996 Great De: is ions'' discussion group to study U.S foreign policy and its political system. Meetings usually begin with a sack lunch on a weekday and continue for about 90 minutes of discussion. Members of the community with an interest in the topics are invited to join the group for its eight sessions. The 1996 topics are: I. Foreign policy and the U.S. political system; 2. The intelligence community: lime for reform? 3. Mexico: em­ battled neighbor. 4. Economic cooperation in the Asian Pacific: openings for the U.S.? 5. Water: a dangerous endangered resource? 6. Failing Nation States: what U.S. Response? for your insurjnc e (all Farmers Insurance 7. Africa: Should the U.S. care? 8. What future role in Europe? The Great Decisions briefing book of about 100 pages will form the basis for discussions. Anyone interested in taking pan should mail a check for the $12 cost of the book as soon as possible to Treasurer Manha Daniels. 3560 Wall Lake Road. Hastings. 49058. Questions about the discussion group may be directed to telephone Nos. 948-2347 or 945-5093. The Foreign Policy Association annually sponsors these discussion groups throughout the country, and prepares the briefing book. It is an attempt to help citizens become informed by providing balanced analysis and background, policy options for the United Slates, recommended readings, resources, discussion questions, illustrations and maps. for those who feel a need for "more than the evening news to understand our changing world.” It is expected that TV 35 and 52 will again broadcast a series of half-hour discussions by experts on the eight topics; broadcast limes should be listed in the program guide under the title "Great Decisions 1996 " The Original Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ County Peddler count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50+ drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55* and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF GANY BEGG AGENCY Auto.. Hom, Ute. Comnwrcal 12B S Haungt. Ml OOSt Kalamazoo County Fairgroun Off 1-94 take exit “ 80, Sprinkle Rd„North past 3 lights to Lak turn left, follow to Fairgrounds ( Heated Buildings) •NfW LOWtR ADMISSION PHICt! • Friday 4p-9p • Saturday 9a-5p • Sunday lla-4p • Adults $3.00 • Child (2-12) $2.00 • Each day - FacMMtU B FMtMIRS J ^glMSURANCE^ KS GROUP You will find a Spectacular Country Gathering af the Original Country Peddler Sho*!‘ Greeting the audience of friends and family at the play performed by Amy Bradley's fourth grade class at Central Elementary are (from left) Charles James. Miquel Salazar and Scott Redman. REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK December 31, 1995 - Assets Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Non-mterest-beanng balances and currency and com Interest-bearing balances ................................................................................... Securities Federal funds sold Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases 94,945,808 LESS: Allowance for loan losses Loans and leases net of Allowance Assets held in trading accounts ................................................................................. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned.............................................................................................. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customer's liability to this bank and acceptances outstanding Intangible assets Other assets Total assets DOLLAR AMOUNT 7,141.289 0 29,579,402 11,500,000 0 1,131.568 93,814,240 0 1,789.174 0 0 0 281,250 1.848,555 145.953.910 - Liabilities Deposits: In domestic offices Noninterest bearing Interest bearing Federal funds purchased Securities sold under agreements lo repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Bank’s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes and debentures Other liabilities Total liabilities 127.810,911 17260.006 110.550,903 0 0 0 2.747.311 405.947 0 0 1,068.610 132.032.779 - Equity Capital - 0 1.353.600 4.878.000 7.591,824 97.707 13,921 131 145.953.910 Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus Common stock Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities Total equity capital Total liabilities and equity capital Memoranda Deposits ol state money - Michigan 23.019 I. Joan Hetteibower- AVP-Operations of the above named bank, do hereby deciare that this report of condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Joan B. Heffebower We. the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare it has been examined by us. and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared m conformance with the instructions and is true and correct Douglas A. DeCamp James R. Wiswell Directors �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1996 |_________ Robert Boyd Barry Patrick A. Tibble WOODLAND - Robert Boyd Barry, 74 of Woodland passed away Sunday February 4, 1996 at Pennock Hospital of Hastings. He was born on October 22, 1921 in Wood­ land Township, the son of Robert and lone (Pull) Barry. He graduated from Woodland Schools in 1940 and served in the United States Army during World War II participating in the Battle of the Bulge and the Nonnanday Invasion. He was a self employed fanner and also was employed by E.W. Bliss in Hastings for several yean before his retirement. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leon A. Barry and one nephew, Barry E. Bursley. He is survived by two sisters, Lillian Vandecar of Woodland; Beatrice Rogers of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday. February 7,1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes or Heart Associations. CLARKSV11.LE - Patrick A. Tibble 35, of Clarksville passed away Thursday, February 1, 1996 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born July 19. 1960 in Grand Rapids, die^on of Joseph R and Patsy J. (Johnson) He attended Lakewood Schools, and was currently employed by Wolverine Plastic Technologies in Ada. He was preceded in death by his father in 1992. He is survived by two daughters, Ashley A Kristen Tibble of Ionia; his mother, Patsy Tibble of Clarksville; brothers, Randall (Laur­ ie) Tibble of Jenison; Thomas (Liu) Tibble of Greenville; Robert (Irene) Tibble of Hastings; Edward (Cathy) Tibble of Freeport; Joesph B. Tibble of Howard City; listen Cherie (Joe) Wood of Greenville; Anne Tibble of Clarksvil­ le; and Barbara Scanlon of Bakersfield, Cali­ fornia; many nieces, nephews, aunts, & uncles Funeral services were held Saturday Febru­ ary 3.1996 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarks­ ville. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery IfMelkeA... at the Church of raur Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES hope; united methodlst ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hart inf*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnwn Vicar. Phunc 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekday* or all day weekend* Sunday Moming Ma** 10 00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hubk*. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count. choir director Sun­ day morning: 9 30 a m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship; 6:00 p m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship w ith Bob and Pat Fuller from 5 30-7 30 p.m Nursery for all service*. Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m Wednesday CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. (*eda> Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at lOXJOim. Wor ihtp 1100 a.m . Evening Service at 600 p.m.. Wedneaday Prayer Bibk 700 p m PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Patlor Stephen Wright (616) 754-3021 church phone. (616) 945 9200 home phone Sunday Service- 9.30 a m . Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Prayer Tone 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p m Awana Program (3 years old through 6<h grade) Wednesday*. b 30-8 p.m Teen Center. 7th-l21h grade*. Saturday. 7-9:30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferwn Father Charle* Fiwher. Pau.w Saturday Ma** 4 30 pm . Sunday Ma*ic* 8 00a m and 1115 a m . Confeiamm Saturday 400-4:30 pm GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St Michael Anion. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Feb II — 8 00 A 10 45 Holy Communion. 9 30 Sunday School Thursday. Feb 8 — 6 30 Children's Choir. 7 00 Adven turers. 7 .30 Adult Choir. 8 00 AA 10 l‘*u> Sale. 3. I JOBapLJUb1-00 NA. Monday. Feb 12 -9 30 Quitting. 7 00 Women of Faith Stewardship Comm Tuesday. Feb 13 - 7 00 Steph Supp Super* Wednesday Feb 14 - 1000 Wordw atehers HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer Stale Rd . and Boltwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pasior. Re* [>makl Brail. A**octalc Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 10 am Sunday School. II am Mor ning Worship. 6pm Evening ac­ tivities Wednesday —7pm — share grimps in sanou* home* Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study al the church HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Meh James A Gimp bril. Pkwx 5antWy School 9:30 a.m.. daasrs for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are: Rainbow* or JJ Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kxl* Club or Junior Bible Qua (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Qua (age* 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address ->1651 Mathison Rd . Hasting*. MI 49058) meeting at Thoma* Jefferson Hal) corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9:30 a.m . Bible School. 10:30 a m.. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m. w cum may. in name oirne uua* Call for location - 623-3110 2HURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Servers 9:45 a m Sunday khori Hour. 11:00 a m Morning JVoniup Service. 6 00 p.m. Even-, mg Service. Wednesday 700 p.m Services for Adult*. Teem and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m. If interested m a free Hume Bible Study. please udl for moceAcUria. Homemade peanut brittle now available QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship II a.m. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coms Grave Rood Pastor Ben Her nng. 9.30 a.m Sunday School. Church Service 10:30 Youth meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p.m al the church Bang sack lunch ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131*1 Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3'4 tmk west of Patterson Rd ) Sunday Mas* 9 30 a m . Commu mon Service*. Mon . Wed . Fn at 900am ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer book used at a.! service* For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101. St Andrew s is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pasiix A mission of St Rove Catholic Church. Hasting* Sunday Mass 9:30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valle* High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader Ulip Iramm, The Church Page is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTKEET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WBIN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLIXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945 9224 Sunday Service* 9:45 am. Bible classies for all age*. 10:40 a m Monung Worship, 5:30 p.m Youth Meeting with "Youth With a Message " 945-9224 . 6:30 pm Bible Study for all Thursday . 7 30 p m Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. D.C.E. Becky Oealer, Pro­ gram/Youth Director Thursday. Feb 8 - 3 00 pm Cadettc Choir. 7 00 p m 'Bedtime Stone*" with Sally Keller (Pre-school thru 2nd graders). 7:00 p.m Church Life Committee meets. 7:00 p.m. Girl Scout Service Unit meeting Fri­ day. Feb 9 —6:00 p m Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet Hall. 7:30 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 4905 Slumber Party Sunday. Feb. II •••YOUTH SUNDAY’” 9:30 l U Md II 00 a m Monung Wor ship (9 30 Ser* kc i» broadca*! over WBCH AM FM) Nursery is pro­ vided during both Service* 9 50 a.m Church School for all age*. 10 30 a m "Coffee Hour" in the Diniag Room. 11:20 am Children's Church. 2:00 p.m. Special Video Presentation by Travis William*. 6 00 p.m Confir­ mation Class NO YOUTH FELLOWSHIP MEETINGS TO­ DAY Monday. Feb 12 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 7:30 p.m. Session meets Tuesday. Feb. 13 — 7:00 p m. Circle 49 - Lounge. Wednesday. Feb. 14 — 5:15 p m. Hand Chime Ensemble meet*; 6:00 pirn Children’s Choir (Iat thru 4<h grade); 7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 am. Re* Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all age* NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per sonal Financial Freedom. Fuundaucnnl Doctrmn of Faith. The Minor Prophets -Ceiling God's IVople Back To God. Building Loving ReUtKinship* with your Spouse. Children and Friend* Join us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Monday* 6 30-8 00 pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00pm at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5:15 p m. at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each m>mth 8 00 a m.. freewill offering. You arc invited and welcome HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Super!. Music Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floor* Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m . Worship II (B i tn — with child care (or infant* and KxkJkr* thru age 4. and Juokh Church tor ages 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5 »p m WEDNESDAYS Fami ly Church Sight — Prepared light meal 6:00 p m . Adult Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6 45 p m.. First Wednesday of month i* Game Night for all age* THURSDAY — Children * Choir 4 00 p m . Youth Handhell* 4 30 p m . Adult Hand bell Choir 6 30 p m . Chancel Cheat 7 30 p m THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10.45 a.m Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p m Yiwth gnmp meets Wednes­ day 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all service' Bring the whole family NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan FIRST BAPTISI CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 8aM Kevin Shorkey. Senxw Pastor James R Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9 45 a m . Classes for «U ages. 11OO a m Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4th Grade. 6-00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Chibs. 7 00 p.m . Teens in Houseman Hall. 7 00 p m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8 15 p m . Aduh Choir practice |____ Robert DeWainJohnson______ |Henry A. Randolph| LAKE ODESSA - Henry A. Randolph, 58, of Lake Odessa passed away on Sunday, February 4, 1996 al Ionia County Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 14, 1937 in Oneida Township, Eaton County, the son of William and Rose (Moon) Randolph. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Peg Wilson, Ruth Ann Randolph, and Beatrice Randolph; six brothers, William, John, Fred, Clarence, LeRoy, and John Randolph. He is survived by two sisters, Bertha Danks of Lake Odessa, Rosemary Randolph of Mathenten; ftpee brothers, Lawrence Randolph of Muir, Raymond and Jerry Randolph. . Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, February 7,1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. BATTLE CREEK - Gladys M. Moore 88, of Battle Creek passed away on Thursday, Febru­ ary 1, 1996 at Tendercare Riverside. She was born on February 8, 1907 in Maple Grove, the daughter of the late William W. & Arabelle (Roush) Lewis. She was an area resident since 1926 from Hastings. She was a member of the 1st. Congregation­ al Church, former member of Eaton’s Quarter Century Cub. Mrs. Moore enjoyed sewing, gardening, & fishing. She was married to Frank L. Moore on September 9,1926, he preceded her in death on November 13, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy M. Bloom of Batlie Creek; one son, Robert F. Moore of Battle Creek; two brothers, Henry &. Lawrence Lewis both of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, February 6, 1996 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with the Reverend Susan M. Valigueue of 1st Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Southwest Michigan Chapter, 3207 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI. 49007 DonaldJohn Collins HASTINGS - Donald John Collins, aged 63, passed away Wednesday, Januaiy 31, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. He wu born on December 30, 1932 in Muskegon, the son of Harry E. and Florence B. (Dahl) Collins. He served four years in the United States Navy and three yean in the United Slates Army. Mr. Collins is survived by one son, Patrick (Shelia) Collins of Middleville; four daughters, Laurie (Don) Fenstemaker of Hastings, Colleen Wells of Colorado, Kathy Biggs of Hastings, Diane (Rick) Dawson of Delton; sixteen grandchildren; his mother, Florence Collins of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three brothers, Hany Collins of Sauli Ste Marie, Bob Collins of Minnesota, Danny Collins of Albu­ querque, New Mexico; one sister, Beverly Hentig of Minnesota; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 5, 1996, at 10:00 aun. at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan, with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. I |Grace W. Taylor | WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA - Grace W. Taylor 78, of Waynesboro, Virginia and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Wednes­ day, February 7, 1996 in Waynesboro. Arrangements are pending at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Nancy L. (Jaynes) Robinson ROYAL OAK - Nancy L. (Jaynes) Robin­ son 63, of Royal Oak and formerly of Hastings passed away on Wednesday January 31, 1996 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Mrs. Robinson was bom on August 17,1932 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of James M. & Faye M. (Fleury) Jaynes. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1950 from Hastings High School. She lived most of her life in Hastings until moving to Royal Oak in 1979. She was married to John C. Robinson on December 8, 1979. Mrs. Robinson's employment included, Office of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, National Casualty Insurance Company in Detroit and the former Einar Frandsen Insurance Agency in Hastings. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Royal Oak and a former member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church, member of Hastings Business &. Professional Womens. She was preceded in death by her parents She is survived by her husband John; brother 8c wife, James L. & Frieda Jaynes of Hastings; four nieces, Julie Cizek, Deborah Dyke, Jacquelyn Tolles and Laura Jaynes; two great nephews, Alexander Cizek and Thomas Dyke; one great niece, Anna Cizek. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February 3,1996 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions ma> be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church or Royal Oak First United Methodist Church. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can (re­ read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 | ^tub^la^^ftb^^M^^icholas) Gladys M. Moore MIDDLEVILLE - Robert DeWain Johnson, aged 64, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning. January 30, 1996 in Zephyrhills. Florida. He was born on October 15, 1931. on their farm in Middleville. He graduated from Thomapple Kellogg Schools in 1951 and was a veteran of the Korean War. He married Virginia Irene Harrison on June 2, 1956. He retired from Steelcase in 1992. He was active in the Parmelee United Methodist Church, always doing kind deeds for the church and others. He was preceded in death by his parents Clif­ ford and Frances Johnson; two brothers, James and Gerald. Mr. Johnson is survived by and will be deep­ ly missed by his wife, Irene; two daughters, Sharon Satterfield of Middleville, Barbara and Kevin Ballard of Middleville; one son, David and Joni Johnson of Middleville; eleven special grandchildren. Bob Satterfield, Christopher Satterfield, Brandon Belson, Alec Belson, Jenna Johnson, Trenton Johnson, Daniel John­ son, Tessa Irene Johnson, Jeremy Ballard, Ashley Ballard, Mathieu Boudary; one sister, Evelyn Allerding of Freeport; nine brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold Johnson of Howard City, Clara and Tommy Iccker, Ellen and Bob Harrison, Emily and Jim Harrison, Judy and Bill Harrison, Christine and Rex Schad, Judy and Pat Harrison, Josephine and Ken Klumpp, Pauline and Bob Brower, his loving mother-in­ law, Virginia Root; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal services were held on Saturday, February 3, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Parmelee United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Evelyn E. Donovan| OCALA, FLORIDA - Evelyn Emma (Lee) Donovan 84, of Ocala, Honda passed away on Monday, January 12, 1996 at the Marion Community Hospital in Ocala, Florida. She wu born in Battle Creek, she resided many years at Algonquin Lake. She worked u a bookkeeper for a Hastings law firm and other businesses in Hastings and wu a former member of the Hastings Elks Club Vivians. Following her retirement she moved to Inverness, Florida and more recently, Ocala, Florida. Mrs. Donovan is survived by her husband of 67 years, Glenn A. Donovan of Ocala, Florida; three sons, Lynn A. Donovan of Grand Rapids, Dennis Donovan of Tampa, Florida, and Gary Donovan of Ocala, Horida; seven grandchil­ dren; three great granddaughters. FrancisJ. Coleman________ I HASTINGS - Francis J. Coleman, 86, of Hutings passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Visitation will be held from l-4p.m. Thurs­ day, February 8, 1996 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00p.m. Friday, February 9,1996 at the Hutings Grace Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. |Charles R. Gamble| LANSING - Charles R. Gamble 59, of Lans­ ing and formerly of I lutings passed away on Monday, February 5,1996 at Michigan Capitol Medical Center in Lansing. He wu bom June 20,1936, in Hastings, the son of Raymond E. and Letha A. (Babcock) Gamble. He attended Hastings Area Schools, and worked 33 years al General Motors in Lansing and retired in September, 1994. He was formally married to Mary E. (Burs­ ley) Gamble. He moved to Potterville from Hutings in 1975, then to Lansing in 1985. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and golfing. Mr. Gamble was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Chase in 1988. He is survived by two daughters, Caroline Gamble of Big Rapids, Mrs. Stewart (Victoria) Krulikoski of Grand Rapids; one sister, Maxine Sutsman of Horida; one brother, Richard Gamble; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 7,1996, at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hutings with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaugh! officiating. Burial wu at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Anangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hutings. J GRAND RAPIDS - Ruby Mary Weber (Mrs. Nicholas), 89, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings passed away on Tuesday^ February 6, 1996 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral Arrangements are pending at tho? Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. | Eloyse A. (Leonard) Adolph | LANSING - Eloyse A. (Leonard) Adolph 98, of Lansing, formley of Delton and Kalama­ zoo, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at St. Lawrence Nursing Center Diamondale. Mrs. Adolph wu bora September 10, 1897 in Marengo, Illinois, the daughter of George H. and Ella M. (Sheldon) Rosen. She graduated from Western Michigan College in 1949. She was an elementary school teacher in the De lion-Ke Hogg Schools for many years and before that taught school in Hammond, Indiana, Kalamazoo and Hutings. She was a long-time member of dr Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, and after moving to Kalamazoo the First Presbyterian Church. She wu a member and put Matron of Prudence Nobles Chapter No. 366 OES of Hickory Corners. She also wu a member of the Kalamazoo Ladies Library Association. She was married on August 27, 1923 to Charles Leon Leonard, who proceded her in death on February 17,1956. She then married Fred Philip Adolph Sr. in October of 1979. He preceded her in death on December 9, 1984. Alio preceding her in death were two brotheri; Sheldon and Donald Rogers and one grandson; David Burchell in 1987. Surviving are three daughters Barbara Burchell, Betty Glen, and Aleatha Storru all of Kalamazoo, and one son William Le»-nard of Lansing; sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great-granchildren. Visitation will be held on Fridrr evening from 7-9pm at Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral Services will be held or Saturday 3pm at Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Lee Felker officiating. Interment will be at E. Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers, envelopes are available at the funeral home. |Dorothy E. Eckardt | HASTINGS - Dorothy E. Eckardt 80. of Hutings passed away on Sunday, February 4, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom oo July 13,1915 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Wesley A Mabel (Bollinger) Booher. She wu raised in the Battle Creek area and attended schools there. She was married to Fred G. Eckardt on May 27, 1936 and has lived in the area since. Mrs. Eckardt was employed at the Eaton Manufacturing company in Battle Creek for a time and for many yean associated with her husband in the former family business "Eckardt Jeep and Trailer Sales" in Hastings. She wu a life member of Hastings Order of Eastern Star 87. past Worthy Matron, long time secretary and treasurer of the Star. She is survived by her husband, Fred; one daughter, Suzanne Walker of Hastings; three grandchildren, one brother John Booher of Lake Odessa; and one fster, Lucille Lambro of Long Beach, California. Visitation will be Thursday February 8, 1996 at 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Ward D. Pierce officiating and Eastern Star services conducted by the Order of Eastern Star 87 of Hastings. Burial will be at the Fuller Cemetery in Carl­ ton Township of Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Dorothy E. Eckardt Memorial fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Cecilia Bemiece Cartland HASTINGS - Cecilia Bemiece Cartland 88, of Hastings passed away on Sunday, February 4, 1996 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bora on August 1,1907 in Augusta, the daughter of John A Emma (Dclcoustel) Williams. She was raised in Augusta and Detroit and attended schools there. She graduated from Detroit Eastern High School in 1926. She was married to John Cartland on June 24, 1926. She returned to Augusta for a time, lived in Holland for many years, moving to Hastings in 1987. Mrs. Cartland was employed at the Baker Furniture Company in Holland for many years. She was a member of Holland First United Methodist Church and since moving to Hast­ ings attended the First Presybterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John in December 1987; son-in-law, John Venner; granddaughter, Jann Vcnner; two sisters and one brother. She is survived by two daughters, Joao Venner of Hastings, Cherrie A Donald Hillebrands of Florida; one son, Richard A Pat Cart­ land of Illinois; seven grandchildren, Scott Otto, Stacey Otto, Jodi Venner, Chris Cartland, Craig Cartland, Clay Cartland, Cassandra Grew; six great grandchildren; sister. Thereat Guest of Algonac. There will be no visitation. . Mrs. Cartland donated her body to the University of Michigan Department of Anatomy. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date and will be announced by the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor Activities Department or Hastings First Presbyterian Church Deacons Fund. • Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8,1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Alleses to celebrate 40th anniversary Ivo and Virginia Alles will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary February 11. 1996. They were married in Fort Wayne. In­ diana. and have had a home in the Hastings area since 1976. Their son. John Alles, daughter. Karen McCausey. and families, ask you to join in celebrating this special day. . Please send your cards and best wishes to Ivo and Virginia Alles. 11 Toreador. Pon St. Lucie. FL 34952 Frenches to celebrate golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John J. French (John and Dotty) celebrate their 50th wedding anniver­ sary February 12. 1996. They were married Feb. 12. 1946. in Redondo Beach, California and have been residents of Hastings since 1982. John and Dotty have seven children, nine grandchildren and (wo great-grandchildren By Joyce F. Weinbrecht. Guest Reporter Family and friends of Ethelyn Chase formerly of Lake Odessa, now living at Thor­ napple Manor. Hastings, joined her in celebration of her 100th birthday Friday. Feb. 2. Cake, coffee and punch were served by her friends from the Central United Methodist Church and the Lake Odessa Eastern Star Chapter No. 315. both organizations of which Ethelyn has been a member for many years. Ethelyn and her daughter, Betty Chase Makley, greeted guests as they arrived and Ethelyn gave everyone a Hershey almond “Kiss" from a basket full of "kisses." Don Reid was al the organ and played many old tunes from the past. Ethelyn danced a few rounds with several guests, and applauded when the guests joined in singing "Happy Birthday" to her. Ethelyn Benson Chase was bom On Feb. 2. 1896. in Ada. Mich. She married Hollis H. Chase on April. 25. 1916. They came to Lake Odessa in 1924. They bought the Diamond Theater there and operated it as a family pro­ ject for many years. A new theater building was built on the west side of Fourth Avenue called the Lake Theater. The Lake Theater opened in 1938 and was the state of the art in small town theaters, with the latest sound and projection equipment, cushioned seats, carpeted aisles, a small party Icnge and a “cry room." The theater closed in 1977. Ethelyn was a registered nurse and worked closely with Dr. M.D. Hoffs. She established and operated a small general hospital on the north side of Tupper Lake Street with him. She sometimes had as many as 10 patients at one time. More than 1,000 babies were bom during her tenure there, from 1930 through 1943. The Woodland Alumni Association Ex­ ecutive Committee will meet on Monday. Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Woodland Lions Den to continue with plans for the 100th anniver­ sary of the association. VFW Post No. 4461 of Lake Odessa is sponsoring “Voice of Democracy Program." a Young American Creative Patriotic Art Pro­ gram. Gretchen Slater is the chairwoman. Any high school student may submit any entry according to contest rules. The deadline is April 15. The staff members al Lakewood High School have copies of the rules or you may call Gretchen Slater at 367-4443. The Youth Essay Competition asks for a 300- to 400-word typewritten essay on the theme "My American Hero." The deadline for the essay contest is March 15. Again the material and rules have been sent to the Lakewood High School staff. Ethelyn Chase, formerly of Lake Odessa and now living at Thomapple Manor, celebrated her 100th birthday last Friday with family and friends. She is a former nurse, who worked closely with Dr. M.D. Hoffs in Lake Odessa. If there are any questions feel free to call Gretchen at 367-4443. The prizes to the win­ ners of any of the competitions are worthwhile. Kilpatrick Women’s Missionary Fellowship will meet Wednesday. Feb. 14, with lunch at noon. The main dish will be meat loaf. Lillian Vandecar is the hostess. Everyone is invited to come in to lunch. The cost is a free-will offering. Woodland Lions will hold their regular meeting Tuesday. Feb. 13. al the Lions Den. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society is meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Feb. 8) al Lake Manor. The program. "The History of John Ball Park.” will be presented by Jan Smith. Larry Massie. Michigan Historian from Allegan, will present the program for Barry County Historical Society on Thursday. Feb. 5 J 15. at 7:30 p.m. at Hastings Public Library. Massie plans to salute the Hastings Public Library on its 100th anniversary with "A Century of Michigan Books." Bill and Margaret Brodbeck and daughter Esther McDermitt had dinner Sunday. Feb. 4. with Mary Lou and Vivian Schmidt and son in Kalamazoo. Lisa McDermitt. Esther’s daughter, had spent the weekend with the Schmidts and returned home with the family. Robert Boyd Barry died Sunday. Feb. 4. at Pennock Hospital. The arrangements were handled by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Burial was Wednesday. Feb. 7. with interment at Woodland Memorial Park. To have meeting notices, and news items included in the Woodland News column, cal' 945-5471 evenings, weekends and on Mon­ day. I can be reached on Tuesday and Thurs­ day at 948-4881. Have a Friend or Loved One Serenaded al home or at work! ? “Hastings Jaycees Singing I Valentines” J fnamv $8.00 includes song and card $12.00 includes song. card, flower &. candy 5 songs lo choose from. E Onto mua be niital by 2/12W6 id sl| (rUrn r ■ 'i 945-. | Call Andrea Purdun jr to be delivered 2/14/96 from 8:00 am-5KM) pm. Geukes-Myers exchange vows Jennifer Geukes and Daniel Bruce Myers II were united in marriage at Saint Therese Catholic Church in Wayland on December 9. 1995. with Father Gary Pamment officiating. Parents of the couple are Don and Janet Geukes of Middleville and Dan and Patricia Myers of Wayland. Maid of Honor was Kimberly Belson. cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Debra Drenten. friend of the bride. Kelly Henshaw and Kimberly Myers, sisters of the groom. Flower girls were Nicole and Kourtney Meredith, cousins of the bride. Best Man was Timothy Scobey, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Jeff Geukes. brother of the bride. Dennis Myers and Timothy Myers, brothers of the groom. Ushers were Rob Myers and Brian Myers, brothers of the groom. Sandra and Stev? Ehmry. Aunt and Uncle of the bride, and Bob and Ann Moomey. friends of the groom, served as Co-Masters and Mistresses of Ceremony. Readers were Kimberly and Timothy Myers. Soloist was Christine Holben and organist was Elaine Kovac. A dinner reception followed at the Barry Expo Center in Hastings. The couple will reside in Middleville. Ina Colvin observes her 95th birthday Mrs. Ina Colvin of 627 N. Hanover, Hastings will celebrate her 95th birth­ day Feb. 11. Mrs. Colvin is the mother of six child­ ren and 21 grandchildren (one deceased), 35 great-grandchildren (one deceased), one great-great-granddaugh­ ter and several step-grandchildren. Mr. Colvin has lived at her present address for over 70 years. Her husband, Elmer, died in 1986. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF MILL STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a pub­ lic hearing in the City Hall. Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, February 26,1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of Mill Street from the East Right-of-Way line of Cass Street to the Thomapple River as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Keelers to observe 30th anniversary Andrew and Connie Keeler will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on Feb. 17. 1996. They have two children, Angela Kay Snore of Hastings and Craig Adam Keeler of Delton. Also they have three grandchildren and one son-in-law. They reside at 2693 Big Cedar Lake. Delton. Mich. 49046. If anyone would like to send a card of congratulations, please do so! No gifts, please. Ernest Eichenauer to mark 90 years Ernest Eichenauer will be 90 years old on Feb. 9. 1996. There will be a birthday party on Feb. 10 at Prairieville Township Hall from 1 till 5 p.m., given by his children. He has 17 grandchildren and eight great­ grandchildren. Come and help us celebrate this “special" birthday. No gifts, please. Slocums to masrk 62nd anniversary William and Sarah Slocum of Hastings are celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary. The couple have two children. Mary Miller of Hastings and Sally Carl of Lake Placid. Fla. They also have seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. William and the former Sarah DePriester were married on Feb. 10. 1934 in Barry County. William retired from the Hastings Mfg. Co. in 1972. They resided in Florida for !0 years before moving back here. Hauses to observe 57th anniversary EXTRA COPIES Raymond and Jennie Hause of Hastings will celebrate their 57th anniversary on Feb. 14. They would love hearing from you. Please send a card to 2700 Tanner Lake Rd.. Hastings. Mich. 49058. are available throughout Greater Barry County! off The BANNER Five generations... (From left to right) Standing: Sherry Rainwater, Mark Rainwater and Cheryl Booth. Seated: Betty Birman holding Brittney Rainwater and Fran­ cis Coleman holding Rachel Booth. Written objections may be file with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468, or call TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Eleanor Miller remembers... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Eleanor Miller can remember many in­ teresting things about growing up in Hastings in the early 1900s. «♦ She was bom Jan 15. 1903, the daughter of • George Francis and Nettie D. Slocum Miller. George Francis Miller was bom in 1 Johnstown Township on June 20. 1872, to /• Henry and Mary A. Woods Miller. Mary A. Woods was bom in England to John and Rachel Carver Woods. George grew up in Johnstown Township. । attending country schools and helping with the / farm until the age of 16. when the Miller ’ family moved lo Hastings. He was 27 years old when he went to work for the local furmture store and undertaking business, k operated by Renkes & Walldorff. His wages t were $5.50 per week Room and board cost 1 him S2.5O per week, so that an offer from an | Elk Rapids furniture store and undertaking establishment of $10 per week lured him nor­ thward His duties included selling, undertak­ ing. collecting accounts and many others. He decided to return to Hastings. He had become interested in cabinet making and had mastered some skills. He went to work at the Hastings Cabinet Co. for $9 per week. A year later he was laid off from this job. so he rented a small shop on S. Jefferson Street and opened his own shop He charged 25 cents an hour for his work and had visions of becoming a rich man. This did not happen at once, but he kept on working On Sept. 27. 1901. he married Nettie D. Slocum in Hastings. Nettie, the daughter of Merrill and Caroline Altman Slocum, was । bom March 5. 1872. in New York State. They were both 29 years of age at the time of their marriage A friend talked him into buying a house full of furniture when her parents passed away. He paid $16 for the complete house full of us­ ed furniture and found himself in the second hand furniture business. This venture grew and he moved the store into larger quarters at the comer of Court and Jefferson streets. Lewis Hams joined him about this time as a cabinet maker, but soon was learning the Tine points of selling furniture from his new part­ ner. George F. Miller. The business became known as Miller-Hams Furniture Company. They soon added a third partner. M. J. Brown, and moved across the street into the building later occupied by Orchard Industries and is in 1996 the True Value Toy and Sports Goods Store. A fourth partner joined the firm. Adelben Hall. This was about 1910. Meanwhile, the couple were living in the Nathan Barlow house at the comer of Court and Church streets. This is where Eleanor Miller was bom in 1903 They later moved to the comer of South Broadway and Madison Street, and about 1918-1919 George and Net­ tie built a brick home al 133 W. Walnut (now 119 W. Walnut) across from where the Wren Funeral Home was located for many years, using the old bricks taken from a building, which had burned, and was being tom down. The bricks were unique in color and made a very attractive house. They lived here until in the late 1940s. when they moved to 625 W. Bond St. Eleanor grew up involved in the activities of Hastings Public Schools She remembers the Civil War cannon that stood ixi the courthouse lawn and went to war in 1942 in World War II as scrap iron. She remembers visiting Hope Daring (Anna Johnson. Hastings' own authoress) al her home on South Church Street, enjoying the outings and the stones lead by Miss Johnson. Eleanor’s class put out the first year book for the new high school called "Emanon." no name spelled backward, as her class was the first class to graduate from the new high school built in 1916. She graduated in 1921. She then attended Michigan State Tekchers College in East Lansing and became a home economics teacher, graduating in 1925. During the summer months and at holiday times, she worked for Ray Branch at the Strand Theatre, where she played the piano dunng the silent movies Ray would select the rolls to be played and Eleanor would run through them, making sure that the music matched the mood of the movies During the shows she would then play the proper roll on the player piano She doesn’t remember too much about the plots of the movies but thinks probably things like the “Perils of Pauline" and Charlie Chaplin movies, along with western movies with lots of cowboys riding horses, chasing him bigier, standing, speaking at a Rotary Banquet. George F. Miller is seated third from the left. F Eleanor Miller. 1996. The 1912 Delivery Truck pruchased by Miller & Harris Furniture Co. in Grand Rapids. George learned to drive by driving the truck to Hastings from Grand Rapids. June, 1912. Miller and Harris Furniture Store, 117 West State Street, circa 1912. other cowboys on horses were part of the movie fare. She also took care of Ray and Ann Branch's children while they were growing up. so that the Branches could attend to their businesses without worry about the boys. She told about the meals held in the Hastings Hotel and the lemon pie beyond description. When her parents had been married 50 years. Eleanor held a private party for Ge immediate family in the hotel dining room, as Mrs. Miller's health was fragile She passed away on Dec. 22. 1952 After graduation Eleanor Miller went to Birmingham. Mich, and taught home economics to the seventh and eighth grades there for a time. Then she went to Chicago, where she joined the Chicago editorial staff of H.O.C. program, where she designed pro­ grams in home economics and money management, along with other programs. She lived in downtown Chicago, walking to work every day. She was active in the Na­ tional Parent Teachers Association, doing editorial work and ocher innovative educa­ tional programs. She also worked in a one-onone tutorial program, leaching children who lived in a housing project in Chicago. George F. Miller spent those years building a network of business associates and a large circle of friends He counted Aben E. Johnson. Emil Tyden. Kim Sigler and John Ketchum as some of the people who were his friends and associates. In 1910 the partners had moved their store to 117 W. State St. and had opened stores in Grand Rapids. Greenville and Belding. After operating the multiple store chain for many years. Mr. Miller bought out Lewis Harris and in time sold the Belding and Greenville stores to the partner managers. George F. Miller continued to operate the Hastings store himself He later took in John Dawson as a partner. His business prospered and he became one of the first merchants in Hastings to drive "one of those new fangled gasoline wagons." The truck had no roof or top and sported a flat bed. George purchased the truck and drove it home from Grand Rapids, without the benefit of any driving lessons. On Sundays and holidays the delivery truck became a pleasure The Miller Furniture Store on the S.E. Corner ol Court and Jefferson streets. George Miller on the left. car for family outings. When the Hastings Rotary Club received its charter May 7, 1920, Geo^q F. Miller .^.s one of 23 charter membe .. He held many offices n the organization, including that of pre xknt. and worked faithfully on their pro xts. They worked to replace the wooden • assengcr depot for the Michigan Central Railroad in 1920 and in 1922. a program to aid crippled children. In 1927. the Rotary put on a minstrel show to pay off $1.700 on the Pennock Hospital laun­ dry. This was just the beginning of the work of the Rotary and its members in the city of Hastings. He was honored for community service by his peers and presented with the Rotary *s Red Rose Citation. July 1. 1948. George Francis Miller was a member of the Hastings Country Club, which was organized and incorporated April 18. 1921. and he loved lo play golf, as did his daughter. Eleanor. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and the Knights of Templars. In the 1930s, when the depression was con­ suming everyone's assets. George Francis Miller and other prominent businessmen were able to support Hastings City Bank. The bank was able to reorganize and did not fail. It was common practice of the times for cabinet making, furniture sales and undertak­ ing to be together. The Miller establishment had an undertaking business. In 1923. Charles H. Leonard bought one-half of the business and later purchased the remaining half of the business adding it to the interest in the Steb­ bins Funeral Business which he had acquired in 1919, making the Leonard Funeral Home a prominent business for the city of Hastings. Mr. Leonard had worked with George F. Miller for over 12 years. Mr. Miller continued to operate the fur­ niture store, located now on State Street, until 1940. when he sold it to Roth and it became the Roth Furniture Store. Mr. Miller opened Miller Real Estate in 1940. doing cabinet making in his spare time. In 1945. Clifton Miller joined the firm. This business was located on the second floor of the Hendershott building at 121 W State Street. When he retired in 1950. he continued to do cabinet work in his garage shop at the rear of the Miller home at 625 W. Bond Street. Some of the things which he made in his shop were tables of various types, upholstered chairs, dressers and his own desk. He made tables with inlaid tops and other Hems. Many of these items he gave away to friends The Millers were active in the First Presbyterian Church. Nettie Miller was an avid gardener and raised lovely flowers. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Mr. Miller was a Mason. Mrs. Miller belonged to the Hospital Guild and Garden Club The Millers celebrated their 50th wedding Jubilee recalling the memories of the 50 years of sharing their lives for so many years. They had started out their marriage in an apartment in the Nathan Barlow house (where the Library now stands) and it was there their Share local information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! Hastings Rotary Club honoring George Miller (second left) and Dr. Frank Carrathers (second right), with the Rotary's Red Rose Citation. Mayor Charles Leonard, left and Judge Archie McDonald (extreme right), did the honors. Charlie Hinmon (center), president, July 1, 1948. daughter had been bom. They had adopted a son. Duane, who passed away in I979. They had built the house at 133 W. Walnut St. and shared many hours there. Their lives had been busy, fruitful and their loyalty to Hastings and Barry County was beyond measure Nettie Slocum Miller died on Dec. 22. 1952. George Francis Miller passed away Ju­ ly 13. 1962. Sources: Personal interview with Eleanor Miller, family records and photographs which were gathered together for Miss Miller by Shirley Miller Sisson; Archives. Hastings Banner. Sept. 20. 1951. July 16. 1962; Ar­ chives. Bank Creek Enquirer. Jan. 22. 1961; Barry County History. 1985; City of Hastings. Michigan 1871-1971; A Look Back. 1837-1987. REGISTRATION NOTICE To The Qualified Electors of The COUNTY OF BARRY REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK DENA A. MILLER ASSYRIA TWP. CLERK 10570 M-66 Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (616) 758-3410 CLERKS: JUNE DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TWP. CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd. Dowling, Ml 49050 Phone (616) 721-9905 TEDDIE SOYA BALTIMORE TWP. CLERK 4205 Davidson Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9304 SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP. CLERK 9652 Evart Rd Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852 1859 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TWP. CLERK 155 E. Orchard St. Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623-5171 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP. CLERK 11031 Wildwood Rd. Shelbyville. Ml 49344 Phone (616) 672-7149 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP. CLERK 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-5990 NORMA JEAN CAMPBELL PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. CLERK 10155 S. Norris Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623-2664 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TWP. CLERK 915 Reed St. Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-9193 (Home) (517) 852-9479 (Office) BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TWP. CLERK 2561 Heath Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-2194 BONNIE L. CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP. CLERK 885 River Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-9690 SHIRLEY R CASE HOPE TWP. CLERK 5463 S Wall Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Home (616) 945-5722 Office (616) 948-2464 EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP. CLERK 6925 Parmalee Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9915 DONNA KENYON THORNAPPLE TWP. CLERK 200 E. Main St. Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-7202 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP. CLERK 156 S. Main St. Woodland. Ml 48897 Phone (616) 367-4094 HARVEY VANDER BEE YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. CLERK 284 N. Briggs Rd. Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9091 EVERIL MANSHUM HASTINGS CITY CLERK/TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR 102 S Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 2468 To receive an absent voter ballot contact your township or city clerk. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8. 1996 100 days in school, and counting at Hastings The students in Bev Siekman's class at Northeastern Elementary all made a chart ot numbers trom 1 to 100 to recognize the 100th day of school. Working hard are (from left around the table) Donnie Johnson, Katie Borner, Dana Shilling. Shawn Valentine. Molly Wallace, Tiffany Edwards. Jessica Taylor and Katlyn Wilson. LEGAL NOTICE Chiropractic Care is a Family Affair STATS OF KCMMAN FWONATE COUNT COUNTY OF BAMTY PUBLICATION NOTICE Decaawd Estate A new study published in a Scandinavian medical Journal examines the occur­ rence of back pain among school-aged children in France. The authors surveyed 1.178 school children, ages 6-20 (mean age 12.8 years) with a previously validated questionnaire. They found: > "...cumulative prevalence of back pain was 51.2 percent." > "low back and leg pain, and .nid-back pain were more common." The care of pediatric back pain is a significant area that obviously should be addressed by chiropractors. Parents should be counseled to discuss potential back problems with their children and seek regular examinations. Ria No 96-21822-SC ESTATl Of HAZEL M. VARNfY. Docoowd Sociol Socuerty No. 364-36- 1635. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the Mfote may bo borrod or otitctta by rni» ntaring TAKE NOTICE: On March 6. 1996 at 1:30 p.m.. In the Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Pro­ bate. a hearing will be held on the petition of Richard A. Varney requesting that he bo appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of HAZEL M. VARNEY, who lived ot 4035 Guy Pood Nashville. Michigan, and who died on 1/18/96; requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent bo determin­ ed; and requesting also that the will of the deceas­ ed dated 9/24/90. and codicils doted none, be ad­ mitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil claims against the estate will bo forever borrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probote court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing ol record. January 31. 1996 David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS McPHHltPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616'945-9596 Richard A. Varney 9460 Bivens Rood Noshville Michigan 49073 (2-8) MacLeod Chiropractic 948-3170 128 W. Center St. in Hastings ri Jefferson, across from Hastings City Bank / Parking Area Each year, students in the Hastings Area School System celebrate the milestone of reaching 100 days in school. Appearances of ’Zero the Hero" and special activities point out the number 100. At Northeastern Elementary. "Zero­ counts out 100 M&Ms. accompanied by all of the students in Bev Siekmar 's room. What might you look like if you lived to be 100 years old? Kyle Beyer (fell) and Timmy Purdum of Northeastern pondered that and drew their look into the future. Considering things 100 is part of the recognition of 100 days in school. CAR SALE 48 Month New Car Loan* February 12-29 There are 100 paper clips strong in a row and 100 paper loops in the paper chain and 100 blocks in the snap together chain on the floor in front of these Pieasantview Elementary students Celebrating being in school for 100 days are (first row. from left) Megan Robinson, Bobby Stahlhood, John Leinaar, Aaron Barrus, Chnstopher Wymer, (second row) Kenny Taylor, Corey Engle, (third row) Johathan Garrett. Alyssa Case, Amy Ingle. Justine Robbins, Dustin Lawrence, McKenzie Densmore, teacher Merete Powers, Lauren Hartman and Brooke Gilmore. NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER , NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF RECISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN All electors are hereby given notice that a General Election will be held In the Village of Vermontville on Monday, March 11, 1996. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later .■ than Monday, February 12, 1996. To register, visit any Secretary of State ■; Branch Office, the County Clerk's Office or local clerk's office. If you wish to register at the local clerk's office, please register during regular office hours or phone 726-1429 to make an appointment for a time that is convenient for you. •A S15.0U0 carfinancedfor 18 months at 7.4" • APIt uith no down payment and no insurance would hare a monthly payment ofSJ61.95. 1*16) 045 3 * । 202 East Stat Hastings SHARON STEWART VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE CLERK 121 EASTSIDE DRIVE VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN <i00) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 8. 1996 — Page 11 nge “Citizens of the Month’ named Exchange Club Citizens of the Month tor December at Norlementary are (from left) Brandon Marlette and Cassie Meade. >al Eric Heide. Lake Odessa NEWS Student of the Month for February at St. Rose School is Maria Pintar. with teacher Diane Brighton. LEGAL NOTICES if the Month for February at Pieasantview Elementary are Lyndsi I Heath Augustine, with teacher Julie Cartson. , Club ot Hastings Middle School Students of the Month are left) Heather Drumm. Ivy Malone, (back row) Luke Storm. Rob j Carl Furrow. Absent from the photo is Kristie Krebs. MOTTGACC NOTICE Robert A Tremain t Associates PC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions ol a 'nortgoge mode by DARRYL B CARPENTER 4 BRENDA I ANGUS to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACIING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION U S DEPT OF AGRICULTURE now known as USDA RURAL ECONOMIC 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mac Igogee. doted November 14. 1988. and recorded on November 17. 1988. in liber 475. on page 431. BARRY County Records Michigan, on which mor tgoge there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty-five thousand three hundred fifty one and 60/100 Dollars ($55,351 60). including in­ terest ot 9.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and ap­ proved notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or some port of them, al public vendue ol the Barry County Courthouse Hostings. Ml. at II 00 o m on March 7. 1996 Said premises ore situated in CITY OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as LOT 6 OF REPPERT ACRES. ACCORDNG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26 OIL AND GAS LEASE BETWEEN ROSS REPPERT AND LENA M REPPERT HIS WIFE AND MID EX PLORATION CO DATED 7 28 70 RECORDED 9 17 80 IN LIBER 332 ON PAGE 317 AND CORRECTED IN LIBER 332 ON PAGE 319 RESTRICTIONS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 293 ON PAGE 151 RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSUMERS POWER COM PANY AS RECORDED IN LIBER 243 ON PAGE 217 RELEASE OF CHANNEL CHANGE TO MICHIGAN STATE HWY DEPT RECORDED IN LIBER 264 PAGE 397. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale DATED January 25 1996 USDA RURAL ECONOMIC 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremain * Associates P C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 (2 22) By Elaine Gar lock The VFW and Auxiliary have a busy weekend with being host for a Ilea market Fri­ day and Saturday and their weekly breakfast on Sunday The Chamber of Commerce breakfast will be on Tuesday. Feb 13. at Addison's Nonh Inn al 7 a m. The Village Council will hold a vorkshop Tuesday evening al 6 30 p in On Wednesday there will be income lax assistance available al Lake Manor, starting al 10 a m. This is provided by the Council on Aging of Ionia County. Also tin Wednesday the VFW' and Auxiliary will have a dinner for all senior citizens at 11 30 a m Tonight. Feb 8. is the time lor the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting at Lake Manor Dick and Eleanor Heaven will be the hosts Jan Smith will bring the program Weather, weather' Repons from here and there are that Big Rapids had temperatures of 30 below zero on Saturday morning Nearer Lake MiG. "an. plumbers were swamped with calls about frozen waler pipes in Grand Haven and Spring Lake. At the Harbor Inn. guests enjoying (heir breakfasts were surprised to see water gushing from the dining room and library ceil­ ing and archway. On the second floor one could hear water rushing down through a par­ tition. A third floor guest room had experienc­ ed a lack of hot water the previous night More frozen pipes finally gave way An enter­ prising employ ee ran to the basement and shut off all the waler to the building while guests ran for bath towels to sop the water from the carpets Hastings set a record with 20 below that same morning. Despite the cold, a large croup gathered at Thomapple Manor Friday afternoon to help Ethelyn Chase observe her 100th birthday For Hale McCartney , he had the unusual cir­ cumstance of being present tor his mofxr-mlaw's century mark and alongside her was his own aunt. Grace McCartney Gilson, who reached her 100th last May The two ladies had lived together in Ronda for several winters until ill health made it necessary for them to remain in Michigan with family members nearby Organ music by Don Reiil brightened the atmosphere, as did several gift plants and flower arrangements, along with congratulatory balloons. The birthday lady used her music experience to direct the sing­ ing. as her guests sang "Happy Birthday " Then she stood and danced a few steps with at least three partners. Member sisters of the Eastern Star served refreshments and tended the guest book. The Makley and McCartney families were hosts for the lovely occasion. sides mans local quests, one couple came from Columbus for the day. They reported more snow in Ohio than in Hastings. It is always gratifying to read mention of one's immediate area in a slate publication, and to read in a national publication about some item tn one's nearby environs. Ex­ amples recently have been a story in the State Journal about Ron and Christy Geiger's Freeport News being printed on the antique linotype machine. It is one of only five such presses being used in Michigan Others are in Lcelcnau and Saginaw counties. They print 400 each of the Freeport News and (he Clarksville Record. One national magazine pictured a bed and breakfast northwest of Lowell on Alden Nash Avenue. The road would be parallel lo Lincoln Lake Road. "Midwest Living" also carried stones of similar lodgings at Saugatuck. Harbor Springs and Grand Haven Officers recently have been elected for the 1-ansing/Sunficld Cunenius Guard Camp No. 17. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. This is one of the few such units in Michigan. a successor to the Grand Army of the Republic Their building is a real capsule of history with the wooden chairs each painted with the name ot the veteran who brought his chair lo the post for meetings. Dorothy Bennett ol Harwood Road. Ionia, died Wednesday al her home after an illness ol a few months She graduated from Lake Odessa High School m 1935. She was the daughter of John and Edith Cochrun. widow ot Harold Bennett, who was a 27 year super visor ol Berlin Township, and mother ot Robert Bennett, who succeeded his father in that office She also had two grandchildren, brother Roger and wife Doris ot Saranac, sister Ruth Mason and husband Max ot Ionia She was a member of the Lake Odessa.! Rural Mothers’ Study Club. Berlin Center Grange. Berlin Center United Methodist Church and L MW. and a longtime board member of hinu County chapter of the American Cancer Society Three-year-old Emily Thompson is spen­ ding some time in Ohio with her maternal grandparents She returned home with her grandmother, who had visited the Thompson family here in late January The news from Glenn Desgranges con­ tinues to be positive He is now m a rehab center with facilities similar to a nursing (home. He is free of pain or cough He cannot ’yet walk on his own. but his heart is beating just fine Dr and Mrs. A L. VanZyl have their ninth grandchild and fourth granddaughter. Carly Morgan, bom to Craig and Angie VanZyl of Marshall Jan 30 Women s Fellowship of the First Con­ gregational Church will meet Wednesday. Feb 14. at I p m. Dema Wright of Vermont­ ville will present a program using baskets Hostesses for the afternoon are Marcia Rat tier and Laurel Garlingcr Wesley and Lucille iHemtzlemani Meyers of Shilton Road. Scbewa Township, are grandparents of newborn John Wesley Bloswick of Mackinac Island. He was horn Dec 27 at Petoskey Hospital, at 8 lbs . 5 ozs. His parents are Chns and Annette He has a brother. Christopher. 10. and sister. Hannah, age 7 Former resident Robert Bennett was pic­ tured in a Lansing newspaper editorial com­ ment concerning the great help which the Lan­ sing Parks and Recreation Department renders the neighborhood associations. Bob is vice-president of the Walnut Neighborhood Organization. Marian Osenga Kasper, who spent many of her growing up years in Odessa Township, was featured >n a story Monday. Jan. 29. in the Ionia Sentinel with her prowess in baking yeast breads al the same time she juggles working nearly full time in the family floral business, being a grandmother ot the children of her six sons and being an active church member Word from the Willicc Wilsons in southern Arizona is that they have had temperatures in the 70s this week They have had only three cloudy or rainy days since November They had seen Don and Manly n Fredricks of Grand Rapids and Harvey and Darla Fredricks of Lake Odessa. They had been in contact with Don and Adeline Eckman of Woodland. The monster snowman created on Dec 31 on the Yonkers lawn still has his lower body His head fell off on a warm day and his upper torso succumbed lo the heal on another day With the frigid weather of the past week, his lower section seems to have a good chance of remaining intact for a few days yet. Ground Hog Day was on Friday. Feb 2. and not on the wrong day of the week in this column last week. The day always falls on the Christian church day of Candlemas Another day which marks the life and death of a martyr comes next week on Wednesday. Feb. 14. the day to recall Saint Valentine NOTICE OF MOffTQAQE SALE ary Exchange Club of Hastings' “Citizens ol the Month" for m Central Elementary School are (front, from left) Amber Karrar, 1,(middle) Laura Diperl. (back) Katie Hesterly and Angela Dipp. Default having been mode tn the conditions of o certain Mortgage mode by Lewis A Bolton and Jennifer I Bolton husband and wife to Woodhams Mortgage Corporat>on dated Moy 20 1994 recorded Moy 24 1994 liber to 605 Poge 887 assigned to Traverse Mortgage Corporation by Assignment of Mortgage dated Moy 20 199J recorded Moy 24 1994 in Liber 605 Page 893 Ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote of this notice for principal ond interest the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Five ond 87 IOO-” (S52 425 87) Dollars and no proceedings having been institute to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage or any port thereof whereby the power of sale con­ tained m said Mortgage has become operative Now Therefore Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mor tgoge ond in pursuance of this statute in such cose mode ond provided the said Mortgage will be loreclosea by o sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof os may be necessary at public auction to the highest bidder at the Borry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings ond County of Barry Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County on February 29 1996 at 2 00 o clock m the afternoon of said day and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage twgnther with 9 5«, percent in­ terest legal costs Attorneys fees and also ony taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sole which said premises ore described in sad Mortgage os follows to wit lot 7 of Block 18 of Eastern Add. tion to the City according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in liber 1 of plots on poge 2 The period of redemption will be six months from date of sole Doted January 23 1995 Traverse Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee Thomas R Alword Cunningham Davison Beeby Rogers and Alword Attorneys lor Mortgage* 413 5 Union St Box 878 Traverse City. Ml 49685 0878 (2 221 / OW YOU can help STOP CHILD ABUSE BEFORE IT EVER STARTS r. £|emenlary students who have been named February Ex'■Jtizens of the Month include (from left) Ashley Wanland. and Donnie Converse, with teacher Cindy Wilcox. To learn how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. St! 1-800CHILDREN * When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER REGISTRATION NOTICE for VILLAGE GENERAL ELECTION MARCH 11,1996 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville (Precinct No 1) COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the "Michigan Election Law", I. the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day. except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township. City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT THE VILLAGE HALL FEBRUARY 12. 1996 - LAST DAY The 30th Day Preceding Said Election As provided by Section 498. Act No. 116. Public Acts of 1954 As Amended at 206 N Main Street. Nashville For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGIS­ TERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP. CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration and entitled under the Constitution, if remaining such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registration book. 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 3-2 YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR TERM TERM TERM TERM TERM VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE PRESIDENT CLERK TREASURER ASSESSOR TRUSTEES Cathy Lentz. Village Clerk �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1996 Murphy awarded for work, time with Saxoi Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen J Pat Murphy an inspiration for many folks to follow Very few sporting events. athletes and athletic figure* do I consider inspiring anymore Entertaining yes Controversial, thought provoking and sometimes exciting - those are other words that I could use to describe today ’s sports world But. inspiring frankly athletics arc n<»t what they used to be and they probably never will be again I Where have you gone Joe Dimaggio ’> Sull, there arc a handful of athletic figures who I consider inspiring and Hastings' own Pat Murphy is one ol those Pat Murphy served as the school's assistant athletic director lor some 25 years and made a difference in the direction that many students took She coached, she taught and she continues to work for the betterment ol Savon sports even during her retirement Go to a Hastings sporting event and you arc sure to tmd Murphy celling tickets or working within another capacity somewhere behind the scenes Back in the l‘»7t)s. Murphy was influential in helping to build the women* athletic program al Hastings High She. along with Judy Anderson, introduced and ran certain spirt squads for the women at the high school Their efforts made many lady Saxons feel that they were special, pan ot a program and had the skills to compete al a high level For her cl forts. Murphy recently was named the recipient ol the Suzanne M Marfin Commendation presented by the Coalition of Women in Spirts leadership It is a tremendous state-wide honor and one that is well-deserved iScc story for additional details) When I decided to take this |<»b at the Hanner. it was my father who said "You II have to do a story on Pal Murphy ’ Of course mv father is a coach and not a ic'umalist and 1 often hesitate to write articles on friends and/or friends of the family Sull there is probably a man standing on the sunny Florida links with a bright gnn on his lace right about now. I find Murphy and her lifetime efforts lo be very inspiring It is people like her that help to make this world one of hope •Titles on the Line — Many conference wrestling titles will be decided this Saturday The O-K White Conference will have ns league meet at Hastings High and the Savons hope to finish the regular season with a strong showing Delton Kellogg will not only face rival Pennfield al the Kalamazoo Valley Association meet Saturday, but they will have to do it on Pennficld's mats. Other Barry County wrestling events include the SMAA meet al Maple Valley. Lakewood competing at the Capital Circuit finale at Eaton Rapids, Caledonia at the O K Gold meet in Belding and Middleville battling for top honors at the O-K Blue meet al Byron Center Two local wrestlers were listed last week on the state rankings, compiled by the Michigan Wrestling Association Here arc those two and where they were ranked I. Nick Boucher — 103 pounds — Lakewood. 3. Aaron Sprague — 135 pounds — Caledonia •Boldrcy Watch — Janet Boldrcy. a former star thinclad al Maple Valley High, shattered the Central Michigan University record in the 800-meter dash tn a time of 2:10 I this past weekend at the Mcyo Invitational in South Bend Boldrcy'* time was a provisional qualifycr and broke her previous record of 2 :13 09 set last season Boldrcy also competed in the 4x800 relay and the distance medley relay for the Chippewas. •Early Valentine's Wish — Please don’t consider me a softy for saying this, but make that special someone's Valentines Day a happy one Use your heart and reach out to those in need, especially the children who could use that special warmth only humans can make Who knows maybe your warmth will help melt this bitter cold weather. Talk to you soon. BANNER SPORTS \_________________________________________ > Defense the key for Hastings’ varsity eagers Hastings hopes for victory on Tuesday were crushed in the second quarter, as the varsity Saxon* tell Wyoming Park “1-64 Hastings entered the second quarter tied al 14-14 but lost the second eight minutes by a 22 -1(» count Still. Coach Don Schih Saxons came ba».k strong m the third and tied the game at 39-39 near the end ol that frame “When wc play good defense, we can held our own. Schils said We dominated the boards in that quarter ’ In the f ourth quarter, however, the Vikings went on a free throw lest making !5-of-l8 attempts from the chanty stnpe. Defense is what Schils has been talking to his team about “I ir trying to emphasize defense, defense has to be a constant. Schils said Hastings offense on Tuesday was led by Jeff Storrs 1“ points which included four three pointers Fred Jiles and Kyle Pohta both added 14 point* Hastings will travel to Low cl i on Friday Hudson*ille 87 Hastings 51 Size and speed make for a deadly combination in the sport of basketball Hastings' varsity squad found that out last Friday. dropping a league contest to a tall and nimble Hudsonville team Hudsonville s roster included five players 6-5 or taller. In comparison Hastings' tallest players are bc»th 6-4 — Bnan Seymour and Kyle Pohja But that wasn’t the only deficit the Saxons were facing last Friday. as the intensity also appeared lo be missing from Coach Don Schils arsenal We did not come out with any intensity.’ Schils said And because of that, the visiting Eagles put up 87 points. That was our sole concentration, defense.* Schils said Fred Jiles led the Saxons in scoring with 18. while Rocky Wager added eight points. Seymour came off the Hastings bench to score four points and also provided the team with some solid defensive work "Seymour gave us a little enthusiasm, he's an emotional kid." Schils said. Todd DeVrec was the game s lop scorer with 20 markers for Hudsonville Day scores 21; J Vs fall short in overtime Darnell Day scored a team-high 21 points and pulled down 11 rebound*, but Hastings junior ’.arsitv team Mill dropped a 6“-65 overtime contest to Hudsonville last Fiiday Day wa* “-of 12 shooting tor the game and scored six or more points m three ot the beginning, bui now Hastig participant* can also choose from I gull, tennis, cross country. u chcerlcadinc Murphy coached di lor I" year* basketball for volleyball lor five year* and tn year* Hading* Athletic Director Tu has always referred lo Murpl Cornerstone of women * aihlec Hasting* Johnston is one whoi the time and work that Murphy hj live Saxons. “Pal ha* been very supportive t lor boy* and girls,” Johnston said. Pat Murphy * devotion to Hastings High athletic* <ann«»t be measured But her contribution* can definitely be seen today throughout the school * athletic program Murphy was the school* Assistant Athletic Director for 25 years She has also served the Saxons as a coach, a teacher and a frequent visitor to Hasting* sporting events — many times in a working capacity That devotion recently made Murphy the recipient of the Suzanne M Martin Commendation, an award presented by the Coalition ol Women in Sports Leadership In Murphy’s opinion, it’s an honor that should go to many individual*, especially those students who made it all possible "It’s an honor because you don't anticipate it." Murphy said The athlete* are the most important and that * why you do it I still continue to do things because of the students ' In 1970. Murphy and fellow teacher Judy Anderson helped to build a foundation tor women’s athletics at Hastings High The two were responsible for scheduling transportation, competition schedule and hiring officials for womens volleyball, softball and track, sports that weren’t recognized within the Jasti ng* High athletic program at the time Three year* later, the program added these women * sports and also Karen Leinaar. Athletic Director Kellogg, also realize* the in Murphy has made "The thing* that Pat ha* doot years are hardly unnamablc/ La Pal was always encouraging; ■ there for everybody and anybody! about kids and about female alhlfl For women * sport*, the I certainly changing and Murphy ■ ol the directors in that change. I Pat Murphy Girls sports have changed a M provided them with a budget for uniforms and equipment Volleyball, softball and track were the only choices for women athletes in the Delton-Kellogg's varsity basketball team had looked forward to playing Pennfield since early in the week But they didn't wait long to get things moving in Friday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association game. The D-K Panthers (4-9. 4 6) scored 19 points in the first quarter and opened the second with a 10-0 run to help defeat the Pennfield Panthers 59-41. "All of our starters scored al the start. 19 points is a very good start for us." DeltonKellogg Jim Hogoboom said. “Our guys were real purposeful about getting the win." Balanced scoring helped D-K to achieve its goal Troy McCarty led the squad with 11 points. Karl Norton and Jesse Young each scored 10. Ryan Vitek pumped in nine and Ben Anncn came off the bench to score eight "Wc had good balance inside and outside." Hogoboom said. Jesse was just outstanding — he played some outstanding defense on wore. As in Pennfield’s Tyrae Word, who was held lo 12 point* thanks to the sticky defense pul on him mostly by Young On the glass. D-K outrebounded Pennfield 35-25 with Norton lopping lhe team with seven of those caroms. The play of the game came with three minute* lo play McCarty broke lose from the Pennfield defenders and made a two­ handed dunk io electrify the home crowd. Delton-Ke Hogg will next play on Friday al home against Kalamazoo Christian Saxons’ frosh lose first game of season Forest Hills Central handed Hastings freshmen its first loss of the year last Tuesday with a 59-36 decision. Hastings trailed at half 26-19 and fell even more behind in the third quarter as Central streaked out lo a 45-29 advantage Jim Storms led lhe Saxons with 15 points and teammate Josh Lindsey added 11 points Ben Annen (32) came off the Panther bench to score eight points in la victory at Delton-Kellogg. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Viking grapplers take first With roughly two weeks till districts, high school wrestling team* are beginning to compete and compare in hopes of contending for team or individual honors That was certainly the case at Lakewood High last Saturday as six teams — including three from Barr* Counts — took to the mats with hope* ot gaining a few more win* And the host Viking* were the team that grabbed the most wins en route to a lirst- place finish at the event Lakewood ended up 5-0. including a 39-34 victory over a lough By ron Center team and a 42-30 triumph over Bariy County foe min I and lud three pm* Mike Pur*ell -I52» scored a third place Hasting* Hasting* was third overall record. Delton-Kellogg, the thi Barry County, ended up 1-4. After a 44-21 loss lo Eaton Thursday — a defeat that cost chance at lhe league champions Bob Veitch * team was very pla a different first-place honor. "They came out knowing tha wrestle hard today." Veitch s some juggling (with the lineup the day. but it worked out for u Veitch had three wrestlers wh day at 5-0: Jason Curtis. Nick Phil Root. Hastings also had three wrestler* Chris Allen. Jamie first four frame* Two other Saxon players also scored tn double figures; Ed Van Der Molen and Adam Gee Van Der Molen scored 11 markers and Young* Youngs, who just re wrestling for the varsity Saxon Gee added 10 points with a 3-1 record and two pm* Medal* were given io the first four places Jo*h Sheldon < 112 > and David Koutz < 119) both placed fifth Sheldon was I-1 with one pm and Koutz 2-1 with a pin Richard Holzmullcr (145) went 3-2 with three pin* io earn a sixth place lo sec them develop" Murphy sai Battle of Panthers won by D-K, 59- the day “Wc actually had • good d Coach Dave Furrow said. "W( Hastings’ JV wrestlers take home two medals 1’ive out ot eight Hasting* wic*tler* placed at la*i Saturday* 15 *ch<»ol Coldwater tournament la. b Miller 'i .o had a sex md place pcrformatKc to top all Saxon* Miller wa* 3­ said "We started out with only ■ And what has Murphy recem year* working with Saxon sporttl “To *ee the athlete* competed wa* going to be a tough touffll In a match thal saw East void in seven weight classes I pin*. Hasting* scored a T Thursday Collecting pm* for Hastinj Delton-Kellogg's C.J. Hicks wrestles here against a Portland opponent last Saturday See GRAPPU continued on pa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1996 — Page 13 GRAPPLERS, continued from page 12 will have the Hastings High School gym open for open gyms. The gym opens at 2 p.m. and closes at 4 p.m. Activities will be basketball, volleyball and roller skating (bring your own equipment). The cost for the activity is $2 per peno<^ith a family cap of $6. Those with | youth grades six or lower must be accompanietf by a parent. Volunteer Banquet The»Third Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dessett Banquet will he held on Friday. Feb. 16. al)fc30 p.m. in the Hastings High School CafetegB. If you have volunteered for the YMCA over the past year, we would like an opporttguty to personally thank you. Our featured speaker for the evening will be Mr. Sieve ^McGowan, a facilitator/trainer for Stodajft Corporation. A Family Fun Night will fotpw the banquet. ■■ Boys Sth & 6<h Grade Basketball League The »A boys fifth and sixth grade basket­ ball lertpe is getting under way. Teams will be footed on Feb. 12 and the league begins Feb 19 . Practices and games will be held on Mondaji and Wednesdays at the Hastings Middle School East Gym. Cost is $27 and in­ cludes a team shirt. Registration deadline was Feb. 7. We are also looking for adults who would like »o assist coaching these teams. Please call lhe YMCA office at 945-4574 for Morgan (171) in 5:47. Tim Easey (215) in 4:29. Ed Youngs (275) in 1:22. Chad Furrow (125) in 2:57. Peter Lewis (130) in 1:21 and Mike Pursell (171) in 1:40. Ryan Rude (112) won a 9-0 decision. Michael Lipstraw (130) also took a 9-0 decision and Tom Moore (140) was a winner of a 13-0 decision. Delton-Kellogg did not have one of its best showings on Saturday. The Panthers Wrestlers going 4-1 at the Lakewood tournament included Lakewood's D.J. Van Dorp. Mike Hanna and Jeremy Caseraz as well as Bill Blair and Craig Bowen from Hastings. were coming off an impressive 69-12 league win over Paw Paw. said. Furrow feels thal events such as the one at Lakewood will prepare his team for lhe more important matches still to come. "A lol of competition helps us to get ready and to see where we stand." Furrow "Our digging really was good during the second and third games." Boocher said Jodi Songer led the team with five kills, while Jenae Bailey and Anne Burghdoff each had four kills. Bailey also scored three points on service aces Hastings (1-5 in the O-K White and 5-15­ 4 overall) will play at Zeeland tonight. more details Boys 7tb-8th Grade latramural Baafcetbail League On Tataday. beginning Feb. 20 till March 21. the YMCA will be holding a seventh aghth grade boys basketball league. Game met wHl be either from 3:30-4:15 p.m. or :1S-S p.m. Indoor Soccer Indoor aoccer for girls and boys in first rough fifth grades will be held on Saturdays arting bin Jan. 20 and continuing through Bb. 24. Steve Evans (TKHS soccer coach) HI provide the instruction The program will ‘ held in the Page Elementary gymnasium at e following times: >econd |grades. 9-10 a.m.; third First and second 1*11:0 a.m.; fourth and fifth a.m.-l2:3O p.m. n will be held at the program ■registration is required. A sixn pan will coat SI5 or the pro­ ram fee^of S3 an be paid per Saturday, are invited to AU families :anuty Fun Nights al Thomapple-Kellogg Ugh School The Fnday evening of Feb 9. bm 6:30 to 8:30. has been scheduled as 'amity Fun Night. Activities include swimm■g. crafts, basketball, volleyball and a sovie. The coat is $6 per family or $2 per tenon. Crafts will cost 25 cents each. Bring be whole family and enjoy this fun-filted rvening' Hastings On Friday. Feb. 16. from 6:45-8:45 p.m.. he YMCA will be sponsoring a Family Fun 4ight al the Hastings High School. Activities rill inside volleyball, basketball, old time novK&rafts and roller skating (bang your ram sk*s) The cost for the evening is $2 per tenot^With a maximum of $6 per family, Saxon Jodi Songer (25) sets the ball high in the air for a teammate during last weeks home match with the Maple Valley Lions. Holland was next and Delton-Kellogg lost that match in two games: 15-12, 15-3. In the team's final match of the day, Hamilton defeated them 15-6. 15-4. Delton-Kellogg hosted Paw Paw on Wednesday night Freshmen spikers fall in three Amy Songer added four aces to the Hastings' attack. The Saxons will play at Zeeland tonight. BOWLINC SCORES Wednesday P.M. High Games A Series: L. Elliston 213. 548; K. Becker 203. 535; S Sebastian 202. 525; O. Otis 200. 469; M. Matson 173. 470; L. Yoder 197. 474; Y. Markley 180. 470; F. Schneider 180. 445; D. Keller 180. 447; J. Petttngill 157. 434; P. Smith 162. 433; W. Purelm 176. 430 C. Trumbull 161. 394; J. Gardner 177. 409; N. Taylor 140. 360. High Games: S. Pennington 182; N. Varney 178; B. Estep 172; M. Snyder 176; L. Johnson 160; C. Watson 151; D. Brewer 140. High Series: P. Frederickson 428. 148. 392; L. Friend 126. 368; B. Moody 212; D. Kelley 188; M. Martin 166; M. Bowman 159; W Purchts 155; S. Craven 140. Men’s High Games * Series: K Lambeth Jr. 223 618; D. Barnes 199. 549; M. Freeman 193 . 547; B. Miller 211. 547; J. DeLaat 190. 536: F. Huey 187. 526; R. Snyder III 175. 512; R. Craven 179, 496: C. Armstrong 178. 487; V. DeZess 170.467; B. Falconer 158. 454: J. Eye 145. 422; D. Vickers 195; S. Sanborn 194; G. Snyder 193; S. Krallman 182; B. Barkhuff 177; T. James 169; B. Hubbell >69. SENIOR CITIZENS Kuempel 52-36; Beckwith 51W-36W; Woodmansee 50-38; Nash 47-41; Moucoulis 46-42; Colvin 45M-42H; Brodock 45H-42W; Jesick 45-43; Snyder 44W-43I4; Friend 44-44; D. Hall 43-45; Brewer 43-45; Schlacbtcr 42H-45K; Otis 42H-45M; Dowding 37-51; Richardson 33-55. Ladka' High Games * Series: M. Spoelstra 135. 371; B. Howes 154, 398; N. Moucoulis 150. 374; L. Johnson 177, 470; B. Hathaway 208. 574; M Matson 179. 448; K. Colvin 185. 482; B. Estep 170. 472; B Moore 137; G. Denny 145; O. Otis 196. 512; E. Ulrich 182. 434; M. Dull 140. 402; B. Johnson 170, 459; M. Hall 167. 440. Men'a High Games A Series: B. Terry 246, 679; R. Schlachter 201, 560; T. Spoelstra 218. 557; R. Conley 153. 399; W. Woodmansee 192 . 521; P. Terpening 155. 439; C. Haywood 175; R. Mason 171, 431; F. Colvin 203, 469; L. Markley 169. 407; W. Birman 182, 456; A. Brewer 164. 436; R. Dowding 171. 435; R. Nash 198. 525. MONDAY MIXERS Harttiers' Tours 49-27; Girrtech's 46-30; Three Pooles 43-33; Babes and Bats 4OU-33H; Mr. Brace's 39-37; Hastings Bowl 39-37; T.M Lassies 36S4-39W; Kelley s Kcglers 36-40; South Shore Salon 35-11; Michelob 35-41; Rowdy Giris 33-43: Dewey's Auto 22-54. High Games: M. Wieland 215; M. Matson 213: B Anders 202: D. Larsen 201: S. Nevms 189; M. Kill 168; C. Godbey 164; M Snowden 164; D. James 155. High Series: M. Wieland 531; R Shapley 501; B. Anders 492; M. Matson 472; D. Larsen 460; B Howes 452. SUN. NIGHT MIXED S.ers B. 50-30; Really Rottens 50-30: Thunder Alley 46-34; Alley Cats 46-34; Rebels 45-35; Diehards 44W-31H; Holey Rollcn 42-38; Loud Hogs 42-38; Short N Sweet 41-39; Misfits 40M-39K; Fearsome 4 38-38; Beginners 36 W -4316; Rednecks 35-45; Freemans 35-41; Get Along Gang 35-41; Dynamites 31-49; Tasmaniacs 28H-48W; Friends 26-54. -----Wamm's High Games a Series: L. Bar­ num 188-549; K. Becker 02. 519; S. Sanborn IM. 505; M. Westbrook 183. 504; E. Hammontree 182 . 501: P. Miller 189. 467; D. Krallman 172. 462; R. Briggs 176. 457; D. Vickers 163. 447; L. Falconer 152. 441; S. Snider 156.433: S Cross 160.428; R. Corns THURSDAY ANGELS NAPA Giris 56-36; Sryles-R-Us 55-33; Nashville Chiro. 55-33; Outboard Inn 54-34; Edward D. Jones 47-41; Melaleuca Inc. 4642; Hastings Bowl 41M-46U; Mitcher-T 40M-47K: Morrow Roofing 38-50; Bob's Grill 32-56; Riverside 32-56: Stefano's 31-57. Good Games A Series: M. Eaton 158; S. Mennell 142; N. Taylor 172. 438; P. Arends 198. 504; K. Curtis 198. 480; L. Perry 145. 410; K Winick 161: B. Hayes 178: K. Allen 161. 423; D Feldkamp 157. 413; C. Gates 128; C McGinn 154; K. Leinaar 152.425; L. Apsey 187; B. Weiler 115. 317; S. Snider 167. 474; B. Moody 222; S. Dunn 185: P. Fisher 174. 499; J. Fisher 165; S. Varney 171; S. Grinage 235. 550. L Landa 147; T. Redman 172; A. Kerley 155: D. Sumi 175: K. Farr ITS. 466; C. Warner 188; C Guernsey 171; L. Miller 136; C. Hurless 164; D. McCollum 190. 531; T. Soya 192 . 496; L. Watson 171. 468; L. DeLong 194. Tuesday Mixed Black Sheep 21-4; Lockshop 19-9, Viking 19-9; Consumers Concrete 18-10; Advanced Commercial Printing 16-12; Pin Seekers 13-15; Neighbors 12-10; Lammo's Clowns 10-11; Hastings Bowlers 9-19; Bye 3-25. Mena High Gama A Seria K. Mayhew 188; G. Hanse 199-531; M Davia 189; R. Reed 212; P. Scobey 251; M. Kuhlman 200-487; J. Pattea 202; T. Neymei yer 213-593. Womens High Gama & Seria a Keller 146; V. Scobey 158; F. Ruthniff 187; I. Gasper 190; L. Miller 155; B. Norris 201-518; a Mayhew 134-337. Surprise Your Valentine with... 1 SCORES YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Scores from Jan. 31: Black 15 vs. Blue I; Blue I vs. Grey 0 (forfeit). W/L Afterwards, they beat Grand Rapids Central 15-9, 15-3. THURS. A.M. Question Marks 54K-33K; Bosley's 50W-37H; Varney's 49D-38H; Hastings Bowl 49W-38V4; LeHarve's 45-43; Leftovers 414-4314; Hummers 44)4-4314: Lucky Shots 43-45; Valley Realty 42-46; Bye 17-71. Good Games a Series: S. Sebastian 214. 563; J. McKeough 179. 475; S Mogg 174. 456; B. Norris 167 . 454; P. Godbey 166. 453; N. Totten 161. 452; 1. Ruthniff 173. 447; D. Collier 145. 429; S. Lambert 147. 427; B. Bodo 152. 414; P. Fisher 173: B. Estep 151; S. Salazar 141; J. Piper 118. lease w*r tcnnib shoes and heavy socks. f Fnrfj^Fun Nights □uldrmmust be accompanied by at least one karent w guardian. < • * Opes Gym for Men’s p Bart KhaO - Delton The Qpen Gym Basketball program for men pill nut on Feb. 8. 22. 29 and March 7. The Jelton-Kellogg Middle School gym will be n from 8 to 10 p.m. Cost of the program is per participant per night. Delton-Kellogg's varsity volleyball team went up against some very stiff competition last Saturday at the Hamilton Invitational The Panthers first split with East Lansing 10-15. 15-5. 5 Hastings’ freshman volleyball team lost to Otsego on Feb. 5 15-5,6-15. 15-9. Sara Allerding had 11 service points, including seven aces for lhe Saxons Saxons’ digs not enough; face Zeeland tonight Janette Jennings was really digging it for lhe varsity volleyball Saxons on Jan. 25. Jennings had 18 digs and three service aces to spark the Hastings' spikers. Still, it wasn't enough as Northview defeated Hastings 15-5.15-17 and 15-8. Hastings' Coach Peggy Boucher was pleased with her team's digging display. Delton-Kellogg at Hamilton Invite ©7 Valentine Love Lines 0: in The Reminder GivaCupid a helping hand with a LOVELINE In The Reminder. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mall to The Reminder, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058. A special column will appear in the February 13th issue. (Deadline noon Monday, February 12th). Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. The cost is ’lovingly low" just ’4.00 for 16 words(addltional words 10* each). Payments MUST accompany your message or be paia prior to publication. ' Basketball SCORES Capital Area Youth Sports Association Jr. Pro Basketball League Boys Trainer Division Hastings (2-3) 15 vs. Portland 12. Girts Varsity B Division Owosso 51 vs. Hastings Williams (4-3) 24; bnerville 55 vs. Hastings Welton (2-5) 47. Giris J.V. B Division Eaton Rapids Maroon 38 vs. Hastings M). Capital Area Youth Sports Association Jr. Pro Basketball League Girls J.V. A Division Hastings (3-3) 28 vs. Perry 8. Girts Varsity A Division L Area Girls Basketball 46 vs. Hastings (6-1) 37; Hastings 54 vs. Fowlerville Jr. Pro Motion 25. Giris Varsity B Division Hastings Williams (5-3) 36 vs. Hastings Welton (2-6) 25: Maple Valley Pizza (6-1) 42 vs. Perry Running Reds 29. Boys Trainer Division Hastings (3-3) 20 vs. Haslett Tigers 18. Boys J.V. Division Five Star Attraction 71 vs Hastings Grey (2-6) 10; Five Star Attraction 47 vs. Hastings Teal (1-5) 13 Michigan Youth Basketball of America Giris 12 & Voder Hastings (2-0) 22 vs Caledonia (0-3) 14 Enclosed please find My Special Prepaid Valentine Love Line! ye nt etutt COMPOSE Your Own Message Below ^0 Here are a couple of examples: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY SWEET BEANS! Fo°"lo»eB hereto^. ’b NAME____________________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________ __ CITY ----------------------------------------------- r Waxrvxo 10 ----------------1 -oewo -------------------- Message to be published on February 13th. 1996. ”0 DEADUNE IS Noon Monday. February 12th. I a �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 8, 1996 Former Lake Odessa Police chief gets a new heart by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer "I'm feeling great, just fantastic! There's no pain at all with this new heart," says former Lake Odessa Police Chief Glenn Desgranges from his hospital bed at Loyola Medical Center in Chicago. Dunng a phone conversation last Thurs­ day. Desgranges. 58. who has been up and walking with the aide of a walker for the past three days, was looking forward to being released lo rehabilitation at Manon Joy Rehabilitation Center, also in Chicago. His odyssey toward a new heart began a number of years ago. Appointed Lake Odessa Chief of Police in the late 1960s. Desgranges had bypass surgery in 1984. eight years before he found himself forced to retire from the LOPD because of ill health. Following frequent hospitalizations, including one for the installation of a pace­ maker. he began his most recent lengthy stay (70 days) at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids on Nov. 24. lhe day after Thanksgiving. His heart began to fail critically, and after several weeks he was finally placed on a donor transplant wailing list at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. The one major problem with being on lhe U of M's donor list was thal lhe hospital does not have the facilities to provide an artificial heart should a patient have com­ plete heart failure and there be no donor heart available. In the meantime. Desgranges was released from Blodgett and sent home. Within two days, his heart continued lo fail and he was hospitalized once again. His heart kept weakening. "Doctors were concerned that my heart would not last until a donor heart was found." says Desgranges. That is where former Village Council President and close fnend Pat Yoder entered the picture. Yoder told Glern and his wife. Jude, about a hospital in Chicago where an artificial heart, called the "Cardio Rest" (the former Jarvik model) was being used Yoder began making calls, talking to people and COURT NEWS: A Middleville man pleaded guilty Thursday to drug charges, but his mother will go to trial. Donald Workman. 37. pleaded guilty to delivery/manufacture of manjuana and pos­ session of manjuana with intent lo deliver, both second offenses. He also pleaded guilty to being a habitual offender. In exchange or his guilty pleas, prosecu­ tors have agreed to drop additional charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, felony firearms and maintaining a drug house. His mother. Rose Workman, also was charged with maintaining a drag house. She stood mute to the charge last month and not guilty pleas were entered on her behalf. She will go to trial on lhe charge March 4. Bradley Johnson, attorney for Donald Workman, said he wanted to make sure the charges against the mother and son were kept separate when lhe issue of forfeiture comes up. As part of the plea agreement. Donald Workman will forfeit cash, a .12 gauge shotgun and a 1989 Oldsmobile Toronado. The Workmans' home, in Greenwood in Middleville, also could be forfeited, and Johnson wanted lo make sure the home would remain with Rose Workman if she were found not guilty. "This is just an attempt by the prosecutor lo get a $90,000 piece of property." said Johnson. • Two Battle Creek men were sentenced to jail for breaking into a home on Bristol Road. Joshua Griswold. 19. was sentenced to one year in the Barry County Jail after pleading guilty to charges of second-degree home in­ vasion and malicious destraction of property less than $100. James Eakins. 18. who Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • Jt»b\ Wanted LICENSED DAY CARE has two full-time openings, 4 month to 4 years, in town, references available. 616-948-8978 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. AKC. Solid black, 7 wks. old, trade* considered, also stud service. Call 616-877-0345 / arm STEEL BUILDINGS 1% over factory cost- Ail r< maining inventory. 1-800-973 1366 hi Xh inonain IN LOVING MEMORY of Joan Hulst Who went to be with her Lord one year ago, February 7.1995. Treasured forever are memories of you. Today, tomorrow and all our live* through. Wherever we go, whatever we do, we will always love and remem­ ber you. Love your family /hank > mt CARD OF THANKS It wu oot that long ago that 1 moved my terminally ill mother into the Tendercare Hasting* Facility. Shortly before Christ­ mas my mother passed on. From the first day at Tender­ care until that early Tuesday morning phone call; the staff was caring, concerned, and help­ ful Every person at Tendercare constantly cared for and catered to my mother’s needs. Words can not describe the gratitude thal 1 and my family have for all of you at Tendercare. May God bless all of you. ____________ Jo Ami Claussen CARD OF THANKS The family of Ethel Goodemoot would like to express our sincere thanks for all the kind words, prayers, food, flowers, and lhe gifts of memorials in Mom’s name. We wait to thank lhe caring staff of nurses al Pennock Hospi­ tal. Dr WUdern, Gary Koops and his staff. Reverend Emmett Kadwell for his comforting words, and to Cindy Thelen and Bob McDowell for lhe music. Thank you also, to the ladies of Central United Methodist Church and Scbewa Baptist Church for the luncheon. Wc have been over whelmed with all the lore and kindness shown lo us during this time. May God Bless you all. Fred A Fran Morris Don A Margo Bailey nd A Carole Reiser Russ A Mo Goodemoot Ronn Goodemoot Den Goodemoot ___________ and Grandchildren CARD OF THANKS I am sorry I am late thanking the Woman’s Club for the Christmas present I was in the hospital and Thomapple Manor and then rehab in Battle Creek. In all; eight weeks. I had a hip replaced. I'm home, a brace on and walk with a walker. Thanks to the ladies. I couldn't find any addresses for the club. Mrs. Dorothy Eldred Real I ah SAVE THOUSANDS If your interest rale is 8% or above you should consider refinancing your present mortgage. Hurry before rales increase! Call today. 616-945-0299 Ihtainw Services CHIMNEY CLEANING­ DUST FREE, 20 point safety inspection included. Prompt professional service guaranteed. 1-800-873-0543_____________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property’Dcbt consolidation•Tumed down? problem Ci<- dil? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Saltonal \ds CABLE/ CONSTRUCTIONto $1500wk ♦ benefits Many! Trainees/Skilied Level! Start Nov-! 616-949-2424, JOB LINE F«_________________________ ELECTRONICS TECH- To $18/HR ♦ Benefits Many! Entry/ Skilled Level Needed Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line fee. GROCERY DELIVERY DRIVER to $80CVwk + Full benefits. Major Co! Training Provided! Start Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line fee. HI LO/YARD WORK ER-to $10J7/Hr ♦ great benefits. Training Provided! Major Company! Hiring Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. Fee MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/ CLERICAL To 1l.lfrHr. plus benefits! (Non Profit Company) Entry Level! Start Now! 517-886-5445. TD.C. Fee PACKAGING/FACTORY WORKER To $144ir. plus full benefits. Many Train Major Plants! Start Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. Fee. PATROL SECURITY OFFICER- To $1030/Hr ♦ Benefits. Non-ccrtified. Entry Level. Start Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line fee._______________ SCHOOL BUS DRIVER- To S1I.54/HR. ♦ Training Provided! Entry Level' Needed Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. Fee. TEACHER/CLASSROOM AIDES To SlO/Hr. plus benefits many! Some non-ccrtified! Needed Now! 517-886-5445. T.D.C. Fee__________________ TELEPHONE INSTALLER: To $15/hr. plus benefits! Major Co.! Entry/Skilled Level! Needed now! 517-886-5445. T.D.C. Fee__________________ WAREHOUSE/STOCKERSTo S10.09/Hr ♦ full Benefits! Entry Level! Hi-Lo Experience Helpful! 616-949-2424 Job Line fee. 945-9554 I or Ri nt RIVERFRONT CABIN: Located within the city limits of Hastings, studio setup, $325/mo., 1 month security deposit. Call Leonard at 948-2808 after 6pm. Or page William at 230-3439 and leave number. I or Sale BEAUTIFUL DAY BED with mattress A Trundle bed under­ neath, white & brass very ornate. 1 week old. Cost $675; sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 BEDROOM OUTFIT6 pieces, very beautiful, traditional oak finish. Built very solid comes with queen size Sealy mattress set. 1 month old, cost $1,200 new. Must Sell! $300 for all 1-517-699-2251______________ KING SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC MATTRESS SET "luxury firm’’ with deluxe frame. 2 weeks old, cost over $1,300, sell fix $300. 1-517-676-6414 LOVELY 3 PIECE LIVIN’GROOM OUTFIT Sofa, Love­ scat and Chair. Beautiful blue, mauve and gold colon. 1 month old, sacrifice $285. 517-699-4148 ________________ QUEEN SIZE SPINE-UPEDIC FIRM MATTRESS 1 month old, still m plastic, cost $500 new, sell for $175. 1-517-699-2251______________ STANDING TIMBER FOR SALE: Call before 6pm. 616-623-8322 Help Wanted $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letter* from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hour*. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-617-455-1986 (24 hrs.) BACKHOE/TR ACTOR OPERATORS WAN f £D for telephone construction season starting Spring 1996 Wages from $10 to $13 per hour. 40 hours plus 5 to 10 overtime hour* weekly. CDL a plus. Call Barry County Telephone Co. at 623-9923 or 721-9923 HASTINGS CITY BANK has a full time opening at our data center in Middleville for computer/proof operator. This position is responsible for correctly encoding d-cuments and balancing transactions using a 10-key calculator. Previous ID-key or proof experi.nce will be helpful. Work hou * are 11 am until finish Mond; y-Friday (approx. 40 hrs pci week). Requires the ability lo I It 50 lbs. Apply at the Pcrsonr .. Office, Hastings City Bank, <30 West Court Street, Hast •„*, Ml 49058, M F. E.O.E._________ SALES POSITION r.ith full service Jeweler, opening soon in Hastings. Hourly, plus commis­ sion and benefits. Resume’ to: Thomas A. Davis, 43 E. 8th St., Holland, Ml 49423._________ WORKERS WANTED for telephone construction season starting Spring 1996. Wages from $7 to $9 per hour. 40 hour* plus 5 to 10 overtime hours weekly. CDL a plus. ('all Barry County Telephone at 623-9923 or 721-9923 pleaded guilty to second-degree home inva­ sion. was ordered to sen e six months in jail. The two broke into the Johnstown Township home in November, stealing items and destroying some of lhe home's contents, including a television set and an aquarium. Some of lhe stolen items were then thrown into a river. Griswold and Eakins were ordered to sene three year* probation as pan of their sen­ tences. and they must pay $1,000 in fines and costs. Restitution for damaged and stolen items will be determined later. • A Hastings woman was sentenced to jail for writing bad checks. Dawn Marie Billings. 23, was ordered to serve 27 days in jail and two years of proba­ tion for a charge of uttering and publishing. She was also ordered to pay $500 in court costs and $63 restitution to cover the cost of the check. She had pleaded guilty to the charge, and in exchange for lhe plea, other pending charges will be dismissed. • A 59-year-old Plainwell man was sen­ tenced to jail for having unwanted sexual contact with a boy. Lawrence Greene was ordered to serve nine months in jail and five year* probation for a charge of assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct in the second degree. He had pleaded no contest to the charge, which allegedly happened about 11 years ago. He had faced a five-year prison sentence. As part of his sentencing, he was ordered to pay $1,000 in court costs and not to have any contact with the victim. • A Hastings man pleaded no contest to domestic violence at his arraignment. Terry Dryer- pleaded no contest to at­ tempted assault with a dangerous w eapon and domestic violence. In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors have agreed to drop a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon and another charge of attempted assault. The attempted assault charge carries a maximum two-year sentence, while domestic violence has a 93-day jail sentence. He will be sentenced March 21. Under the plea agreement, the sentencing for attempted assault may be delayed for one year, then re­ duced to assault and battery if he does not break any laws until then. • A Battle Creek man was sentenced to jail for attempting to conceal stolen property. Tony Green. 19, pleaded guilty to at­ tempted receiving and concealing stolen property in excess of $100. He was ordered to serve probation and 30 days in jail. A charge of receiving and concealing stolen property was dropped as part of lhe plea agreement. • A 25-year-old Hastings man pleaded guilty to drunk driving. Thomas Bolo entered a guilty plea on a charge of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. He could be sentenced to anything between one and five years in prison, with a possible $5,000 fine. Under terms of the plea agreement, a oneyear cap will be set on the length of the im­ prisonment sentence. Sentencing has been set for March 21. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher revoked Bolos driver’s license. • A 31-year-old Shelbyville man requested he receive an early release from jail so he can get i job. Thomas Heid entered a motion to be re­ leased from jail because he has two jobs lined up. He has served 225 days of a 12­ month jail sentence for resisting and ob­ structing a police officer, inflicting injury while resisting arrest and being a habitual of­ fender. Heid had tried to escape from the County Courthouse June 22 after being sen­ tenced for malicious destraction of property. Judge Fisher said he would consider a re­ lease from jail March I. after he has re­ viewed a report from the probation office. • A 43-year-old Battle Creek man pleaded guilty to three charges of criminal sexual conduct. Thomas Thorpe entered guilty pleas for two charges of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in the first degree and one charge of CSC in the second degree. In exchange for the guilty pleas, one charge of first-degree CSC and two charges of second-degree CSC will be dismissed. He faces life in prison for the first degree charges, and five years in prison for lhe sec­ ond degree charge. The prosecutor's office will recommend a minimum 10-year prison term for Thorpe. Sentencing has been set for Feb. 15. Thorpe's bond was canceled and he was jailed pending his sentencing. trying to gel Desgranges admitted to a Chicago institute. For a while they mistakenly dealt with the wrong hospital in Chicago, says Glenn. Then one of the head cardiologists told Yoder that they needed to be talking to specialists at Uiyota Medical Center Once they connected the doctors at Uiyola with Glenn's specialists at Blodgett, things began to fall into place. Arrangements were made to mcdivac him to Chicago, but Michigan's unpredictable weather was to have a voice in this decision also. "The wind was too great to fly a helicopter to Chicago." remembers Desgranges. "Finally the U of M rented a jet and gave lhe sen ice lo get me lo Loyola. By that time I was one mighty sick kid." He arrived at Loyola on Friday. Dec. 22. His heart was mH his only problem. He had an infection in his mouth resulting from the enormous amounts of medication he had been taking for such a long time. This kept him from being able to cat for nearly 40 days When no compatible donor heart became available at Loyola, on Dec. 29 doctor* decided to install a balloon pump in hi* chest in an effort to increase his heart's ability lo work. This was the first of three major operations Desgranges would face tn Chicago When the pump proved insufficient to make his heart pump, doctor* tned to shock his heart into a normal rhythm. This was a procedure that had also been tned at Blodgett in Grand Rapids. When all their efforts to make his own heart function had failed, the next major step was to install an artificial heart to do lhe work his "football-sized” old heart was unable to perform. The artificial heart he would temporarily receive was initially built and named after its creator, heart surgeon Dr. Jarvik. The artificial heart was later sold to a manufacturing company and is now called “Cardio Rest." The artificial "Cardio Rest" heart machine. as described by Glenn, was three-feet wide by four-feet high and the working unit stood at the end of the bed with tubes coming up to his body. Glenn had finally gotten to sleep on Wednesday. Jan. 21. when. just after midnight, a nurse came in and awoke him. "Mr Desgranges. we've located you a heart." she said quietly. "Boy was thal beautiful." Glenn says, "the most beautiful words I've ever heard." Jan. 21 also was the second birthday of his twin daughters. Danica and Dcmca. The donix heart came from a young male who was dying from a head injury. Someone at the hospital told Jude that the guy was about 27 year* old. "I'm not sure." says Ghnn. "The organization in charge of supplying donor organs would not give any specifics. I be­ lieve it came from someone in their teens or their 20s." At 7 a m. he was taken into surgery and given lhe new heart. "When I woke up there was no pain," says Glenn. ’I’ve recuperated mighty fast. 1 feel like a million dollar*, just fantastic." Hi* appetite hqs returned and he is beginning to cxercis^sAfter lying in bed for months, he has lost thc'tqe of his muscles. For the past three day* he hXbeen working to get his feet under him agkiq. moving about with the use of a walker. Thursday morning, he was looking leaving Loyola Medical Center the next day, Fnday. The Desgranges couple, along with their twin daughter*, will be slaying in Chicago for at least two more months. Glenn will be spending the next week* at Marion Joyi Rehabilitation. In the meantime. Loyoh doctors will continue to monitor hii recuperation, including taking a weekly biopsy of his heart. "They go through the artery in ’he neck and lake a poppy seed section of the heart," says Glenn. His immune system has been destroyed, so he is on a lot of medication. Naturally there are some side effects of the medicine. Police Beat: Stable owner arraigned The Orangeville stable owner who is accused of animal cruelly was arrested and arraigned last week. Anita Otis was arraigned Thursday. Feb. I in District Court on 12 charges of animal craclty/abandonment and three charges of willfully killing an animal. She was released on $20,000 personal recognizance bond, said Barry County Undershcriff Donald Ford. Otis is the owner of Cedar Hills Stables on Lewis Road. Authorities from the Barry County Sheriff's Department and animal control seized 13 live animals from lhe stables Jan. 22. after receiving reports of (he animals being alone and starving. Two other horses were found dead at the stables, and a third horse died while in the custody of the sheriffs department, said Ford. The remaining live animals — four horses, two goats, two dogs, three cats and a miniature macaw — have been placed in foster care. Driver strikes grocery store A Delton woman was arrested for drank driving after driving her van up the sidewalk and into Fclpausch. Doris Hanring. 55. was arrested for operating under lhe influence of liquor and driving with a suspended license after striking entrance of lhe store at 103 N. Grove at about 9:50 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 3. Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik said she struck eye beams of the overhang over the sidewalk and store entrance. The eye beams were only moved about six inches from the impact, but the 1979 Fool van was rendered undnveablc Harn ng was traveling through the parking lot at about 35 miles an hour. Kik said. There were mH many customers at the store because it was close to closing time, but Kik said Hamng could have struck a pedestrian because she was on the sidewalk. She also could have driven into the store if the van had not struck the metal beams. "It could have been a lot worse.” he said. Kik said Harring's blood alcohol level was .24. Driver* are considered legally drunk al .10. Hamng has been arraigned, and has bonded out of jail. Kik said. She was not injured in the accident Fire totals garage, car *• A Hastings garage and its contents were totaled by a fire Saturday evening. The unattached garage at 328 E Clinton Feb. 3 totaled the garage, which was housing a 1994 Dodge Shadow The fire also cause minor damage to the attached garage on the adjoining property, said Hasting* Fire Chief Roger Caris. The fire department was called about 9:51 p.m . and was recalled lo the uene around 11:45 p.m. when one corner of lhe garage rekindled. The garage was insured fix about $12,600. but Cans could not estimate lhe cost of the car ix other contents of the garage The fire marshal and a fire investigator from lhe insurance company have yet to determine the cause of the fire. Caris said investigation by the fire marshal is routine and foul play is not suspected. Snowmobile falls through ice The Barry County Sheriffs Department investigated a call thal a snowmobiler had fallen through the ice on Gun Lake early Sunday morning. The rider and his snowmobile supposedly went through the ice near the Gun Lake Dam around 3:46 a.m. Feb. 4. The department was alerted to the accident by a passerby who had picked up two hitchhiking snowmobiler*. one of whom was wet. who said the vehicle went through the ice. They told the driver they had marked the spot with lhe other person's snowmobile. The Sheriffs Department found a hole in lhe ice. but did not find lhe snowmobile nor the driver. Tractor loses trailer on road A trailer became detached from a semi-tractor Monday evening, blocking tralfic near Lake Odessa. The Kent worth trailer came off its tractor near the intersection of M-66 and M-50 about 5:30 p.m Feb 5. The Michigan Slate Police from the Hastings post conducted traffic control until about 8:10 p.m.. while a wrecker was called lo clear the road. The driver, whose name was not released, was not injured. Gas leak false alarm Thomapple Township Emergency Services was called lo a Middleville gas station Monday fix the possibility of a natural gas leak. Two people had reported seeing a plume of natural gas. along with a suspicious smell, but investigatixs Emergency Services and the Middleville Police Department could find no evidence of a leak al the Crystal Flash on M-37. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-02-15.pdf b76354cbda0bcae6123534ca6d4003d7 PDF Text Text <■ fUfUCUt--■A Local Jaycee to carry torch Saxon matmen’s districts tonight See Page 3 Four arrested in Bliss bust See Page 16 See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/3O,« C-3 Hastings PublicLitrary 121 S. Church St. Hastings, MI 49058 Hastings THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 15. 1996 VOLUME 141.NO 52 News Briefs 4Alaskan Autumn’ is next travelogue “An Alaskan Autumn*’ will bo tfe next in the series of world travel films at 7 p.m. Friday, sponsored by the Hastings Kiwants Club. Thu month’s travelogue will be shown at the Hastings High School lecture hall because the usual site. Central Auditorium, is being used for the high school’s production of “The Sound of Music." Tom Sterling of Jackson. Mich., will be on hand to narrate his film. Russell Nash will perform at the organ before the movie and during Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwaman or at the door. Next month's travel film. “Italy Tip to Toe.** will be shown al Central Auditorium on Friday evening. March 15. United Way goes over drive goal The Barry County United Way has of­ ficially announced that it has exceeded its $300,000 goal for the 1995 campaign. The drive raised $307,379. according to Executive Director Bonnie Ballinger. She added that about 4.000 people contributed. Co-chairs tor the drive were Mary Campbell and Becky Wieland, both of the Viking Corporation. Promise Keepers breakfast slated Denny Myers and Russ Katje are spearheading a local “Wake Up CaO" pancake breakfast and conference Satur­ day. Feb. 24. from 8 a.m. until noon at the Hastings High School cafeteria The event is described as a “jump start" for the Promise Keepers Con­ ference in May in Pontiac. Il will include music and testimony. Promise Keepers is a Christian men’s movement lhai was started in 1990 by University of Colorado football coach Bill McCartney. The organization had a rally last year at the Silverdome, where an estimated 75.000 men took pan. Guest speaker at the local breakfast win be Pastor Jack Wallace of Detroit World Outreach, one of the original 72 men at the first Promise Keeper meeting in Boulder. Colo. Attendance at the breakfast will be limited to 350. The cost will be $5 to cover the costs of the breakfast and materials. To register, call Myers at 945-4321 or Kalje at 948-2726 evenings. ’Sound off Music’ to start Feb. 29 Hastings High School will present the perennial musical favorite “The Sound of Music" al 7 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 29. and Friday and Saturday. March 1 and 2 al Central Auditorium. Christy LaJoyc will portray Maria and Ryan Leslie will be Captain von Trapp. Some of the other students with roles include Sarah Mepham. Jim Bailey. Julie Voss. Kerith Sherwood. Jordan Karas. Colleen Woods. Angela Sarver and Joshua Cook “The Sound of Music" first was presented by Hastings High School in 1968. with Sue Engle as Maria and Fred Jacobs as Captain von Trapp. It was done again tn 1978. with Emily Doan and Bill Bruce in the leading roles. Co-dtreclors arc Patti LaJoye and Sal­ ly Fullerton. Production assistants arc Carrie Roe and Brad Wright. Sauli and Gene Greenfield are in charge of backstage production. Tickets are $4 each for students and $5 for adults. They are available from any high school choir member, cast member or at any school office. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 PRICE 25' Barry, Calhoun new AAA by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After several years of hoping to break st ate-mandated ties with an alleged misman­ aged Area Agency on Aging, five counties served by the former Region III AAA based in Portage now will be divided into three separate planning and service areas. Officials in Barry and Calhoun counties, who were hoping to be joined together in their own planning and service area, got their wish. Branch and St. Joseph counties will com­ prise one of the new AAAs and Kalamazoo County will be served by its own county be­ cause it exercised its legal option of becom­ ing its own Area Agency on Aging. Counties that have a population of at least 75.000 are eligible to set up their own plan­ ning and service areas Planning and service areas, required by fed­ eral law. are geographic boundaries defined for the purpose of planning and administer­ ing services to older persons 1 he decision will not atl<xi senior ser­ vices. according to the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, which will continue to contract with service providers now deliv­ ering services through the end of September 1996. The Slate Commission on Services to the Aging, with an 8-3 vote, approved the new AAA planning and service areas at a special meeting this month in Lansing. Commissioners Robert Wenger and Emmet Herrington. Barry COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington and County Administrator Michael Brown represented Barry County at the Lansing meeting, where they lobbied to be linked with Calhoun County. "Historically we have leaned on Calhoun County in this way." Herrington said, point­ ing out that Barry has joint projects in Calhoun County with Hospice. Safe Place, a domestic violence shelter, the reorganized Mid-Counties, an employment and training consortium; the new proposed Hastings satellite campus of Kellogg Community College; and links with social agencies. "We (the five counties) had a lot of oppo­ sition because the other counties* COAs (Commission on Aging units) thought we were going to take money from them and they didn't want us to have this special rela­ tionship. I guess. Calhoun County got up and seconded my presentation." Herrington said. "The crux of it was that we are a small county and Calhoun County is a bigger county, and we've had a good relationship over the years and 1 think it's accelerated this last year with the Mid-Counties work and this COA effort. 1 think it's a natural for us. We are close to them, six miles from the border. I think you're going io see more and more of this as industrial development with Ft. Custer takes place," Herrington said. Barry was one of the first counties to want to separate from the former Region III AAA See AAA, continued on page 5 Country Club maintenance building burns 1 maintenance building on the grounds ot the Hastings untiy Club was destroyed in Country In a tire fire Wednesday morning. The Hastings Fire department responded at 7:20 a.m. and had tne fire under control in about a half hour. Fire Chief Roger Caris said the fire was started by a wood burner. The shed and its contents, a large John Deere tractor and some other small equipment, was lost. Cans estimated damage to the 36 feet by 40 feet building, built in 1921, at $20,000. (Photo by Perry Hardin.) Hastings to drop firm, but keep city attorney by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings next month no longer will have the same firm as its city at­ torney, but it will keep the same person. The City Council Monday night agreed to release the legal firm of Siegel, Hudson. Gee and Youngsma from its contract. Meanwhile, Stephanie Fekkes, who has been city attorney for nearly a year, will continue in that capacity and will no longer be affili­ ated with Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Youngsma. She will join two other lawyers in a new practice in the building that for­ merly housed the Mason-Davis Restaurant on West State Street. The arrangements will be effective Monday. March 2. Siegel. Hudson, Gee and Youngsma, in a letter to council, said its request to be re­ leased was in large part because it also repre­ sents Pennock Hospital and foresees many conflicts of interest and would be "unable to service the complete needs of the City of Hastings and Pennock Hospital if we repre­ sent both entities." The local firm had supplied the city attor­ ney for many years with Richard Shaw and James Fisher before they became judges. Fekkes said she will work with local at­ torney James Goulooze at 129 W. State St. and the two of them will join Frank Hillary as three attorneys and a Century 21 Real Estate office at the old Mason-Davis site. perhaps as early as May. The city's contract with Fekkes will be es­ sentially the same as it was with Siegel, Hudson. Gee and Youngsma. Attorneys David Dimmers and Robert Byington also expressed interest in offering their services to the city, but council decided to stay with Fekkes for now. In other business Monday night, council: • Approved the appointments of Kenneth Miller to the Zoning Board of Appeals; Paul Ballinger to the Cable Access Committee; and Rob Longstreet, Kim Alderson and Ron Beachnau to the Youth Council. Miller is a former city councilman; Ballinger is a for­ mer local radio personality with WBCH; Longstreet is a new local attorney with Siegel, Hudson. Gee and Youngsma; Alderson is a school board member and Beachnau is manager of the local K mart. • Hired the firm of Stauder Bar ch Associates to provide consultant services on the wastewater treatment plant expansion project at a cost of $8,000. • Approved the sale of the incubator over­ head crane to Independent Tool and machine of Allegan for $4,610. • Adopted a resolution to amend the sewer ordinance to increase charges for sewer con­ nection for new customers from $1,500 to $1,550 per residential equivalent. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said the rate increase was to keep up with inflation City Manager Howard Penrod said that Stephanie Fekkes even with the increase, Hastings' rates are lower than most other communities in the area. • Approved requests for ordinance stays to allow Summerfest to be held at Fish Hatchery Park and downtown on the last weekend of August. • Agreed to support the concept of upgrad­ ing Star School Road from a county local to a county primal)’ road because of expected growth there with the industrial park and new elementary school. • Approved requests from the YMCA to use softball fields al Fish Hatchery Park and for a carnival and Bob King Park for the summer playground program. • Granted a request from James McMellen See QTY, continued on page 3 Sarah Hughes named Vermontville Syrup Queen Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Sarah Hughes (center) is flanked by Syrup Court member Bess Ann Martin (left) and Alternate queen Roxanne Guernsey. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The first Nashville resident to sene as Vermontville's Maple Syrup Festival queen has been selected to reign at the April event and represent the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association at parades around the state Sarah Beth Hughes. 17. was selected syrup queen Tuesday night from a field of three candidates. She is the daughter of John and Ruth Hughes. This is the first year the Syrup Associa­ tion changed its rules to allow all junior girls at Maple Valley High School to enter the queen competition. Previously the candi­ dates had to live in the Vermontville area. "I had no clue I'd even have a chance." Sarah said. "I was really, really surprised...! was shocked. It will probably hit me tomor­ row." Roxanne Guernsey, daughter of Robert and Leslie Guernsey of Nashville, was named alternate queen and Bess Ann Martin, daughter of William and Sally Martin of Vermontville, was named to the court. Queen Sarah plans to attend Boston Uni­ versity or New York University and major in architectural design and minor in interior design. “Someday, fd like to start my own busi­ ness and have an architectural firm," she Sarah is a member of the National Honor Society, plays basketball and softball, par­ ticipates in the school's musical and is a color guard. She also is a member of the Li­ ons of Michigan All-State Band. Her bobbies include stamp collecting and See QUEEN, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1996 Public to have say on proposed amendment for landfill host agreement by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee meets al 1:30 p.m Friday and is expected to pursue preparations to amend the county's solid waste management plan The meeting will be held in the County Board chambers, located on the top floor of the County Courthouse in Hastings Last month, the County Board of Commissioners approved a "host agreement" News Briefs TK Supt. wins 3-year contract Thornapple Kellogg School Superintendent Jay Cason has been given a three-year extension on his contract by the school board Board of Education President Dan Parker said the action was taken after Cason received a very favorable job per­ formance evaluation. Superintendents usually are given oneyear contracts, but this time the board members voted unanimously agreed to make it three. Cason was hired as superintendent in 1994 ‘Spay Day’ special to help pet owners The Barry County Humane Society Will help pet owners with the costs of steriizing dogs and cats on ‘Spay Day USA" Feb. 27. Pet owners can call from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. that Tuesday and say they will get their pets neutered or spayed in March or before the animal reaches six months of age. The Humane Society then will send owners a certificate good for S10 off the total cost of sterilization. The Humane Society telephone number is (517) 852-9774. Leaking roof closes TK High A change in the weather caused the roof at Thornapplc Kellogg High School to come apart last week and students and staff had a couple of days off while repairs were made by ..bout 30 workers. Business Manager Alice Jansma said the rook came apart at the east end of the high school building. A crew from Arrow Roofing was able to get 40 percent of the roof water tight by Wednesday, but the rains came and work had to be suspended. Jansma said that snow on the roof melted as the temperature warmed and it leaked through the roof Students and staff wedre dismissed Thursday morning and did not return un­ til Monday. ‘KidCare ID' program slated The Hastings Jaycees will sponsor a "KidCare ID" program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at K mart. All children will have their pictures taken, be weighed, measured and finger printed Photos and personal information about the children will be placed in iden­ tification booklets The Jaycees also will update existing KidCare booklets from previous years, so parents are encouraged to bring them. The purpose of the program is to pro­ vide parents with a good photo and solid informal*! on their children in case they ever should be abducted Cost of the package is $1.50. For more information, call 945-2883. Harding nominee for Jaycee honor Todd Harding, chief executive officer at Ma inStreet Savings Bank in Hastings, has been nominated by the local chapter of the Jaycees for the "Outstanding Young Michigander" award. The honor will go to five people in Michigan at a ceremony Saturday even­ ing in Dearborn. The event will be emceed by Bonnie Ballinger, former Hastings Jaycees President and current executive director of the Barry County United Way. Harding accepted the post as president and CEO at Hastings Savings and Loan in 1990 at the age of 28. succeeding the retiring Richard Beduhn At that time, he was believed to be the youngest bank president or CEO in Michigan and perhaps the United States Hastings Savings and Loan had its name changed to Mainstreet Savings Bank last Nos ember and has become the No. I lender in the county. Harding is president of the Hastings Rotary Club, is a director for the Michigan League of Savings Institu­ tions. ts vice chairman of the Barry County Economic Development Cor­ poration and has been involved with the Barry County United Way. Junior Achievement and the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Hastings Area School System with City Environmental Services Landfill of Hastings and Hastings Sanitary Service (HSS) landfill, owned by Detroit-based City Management. Though the host agreement is finalized, many steps have to be taken before it can go into effect. The county's solid waste plan must be amended and the public and governmental units are the deciding factors of whether the host document becomes a bona fide working contract between the Solid waste panel to meet The Barry County Solid Waste Plann­ ing Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16. in the commission chambers. Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Right to Life meets Tuesday Barry County Right to Life will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 20. at Mill's Landing Restaurant. 228 N. Jef­ ferson. Hastings. The public is welcome. For more information, call 948-4033. county and the landfill The host agreement provides for the county to receive revenue from the landfill and the contract would allow waste from 19 other counties to be brought into Barry. The agreement limits out-of-state waste Io three states. Currently, out-of-state business is unrestricted. No international waste is included. Hours of operation and daily tonnage restrictions, up to 1.600 tons per day. arc included in the document. The volume restrictions have the potential for about twice as much tonnage per day as the current tonnage. HSS Manager Ken Neil has said. Because the procedure of amending the solid waste plan is not familiar to most people. County Board Chairman James Bailey said questions are surfacing from the public. Some citizens were concerned that the host agreement was all wrapped up, possibly against the wishes of some citizens. Bailey said the procedure provides for public hearings before the host agreement can be incorporated as an amendment to the county's solid waste plan. "This board is not the deciding factor on this agreement The municipalities will vote on it and that's where the deciding factor will be." Commissioner Sandy James said. "They will vote on the amendment, but if they turn the amendment down, our host agreement will be invalid. You're correct." Bailey said "The amendment refers to what the host agreement is." said Commissioner Tim Burd. "Currently what we have has very little enforcement to it." James said. "There's no teeth in what we have today. Legally it would be a battle... We want to try to remedy that." Bailey said. To get the amendment procedure rolling, Bailey said, the County s Solid Waste Planning Committee will meet set up a special sub-commitlee to work with the County Board's environmental attorney. Doug Donnell, to make arrangements for the solid waste plan to be amended. Bailey said. The plan requires a 90-day notice prior to a public hearing. "The public will have a say on how they feel on it. The Planning Committee will make a recommendation to this board and this board then will vote on it, and at that point in time if everything kept going forward and is acceptable, then it will go from there to the townships and 67 percent (of townships) need to approve it." Bailey said. In addition, the new Department of Environmental Quality has to approve the amendment within nine months or the host agreement will be null and void. In other business, last week the County Board • Heard that Diane Smith. Charlton Park director, received her second highest job evaluation. Commissioner Sandy James also reported that Smith received a 4.0 in a graduate course she completed on parks, recreation and tourism • Listened to former commissioner Mark Doster ask the board to consider adding a "limited public comment" time at the end of each meeting as well as keep the public comment slot at the beginning of the meeting. On the subject of the county animal shelter. Doster said he believes "a millage of some sort should be put on the ballot for the shelter." and he commented that perhaps the board should keep the purpose flexible so that it could include operating costs, if needed. "I think people want to see more service from that particular area of govern mem." he said. Doster also suggested that perhaps commissioners should explore the idea of creating a separate board to specifically oversee the animal shelter because its operations have become increasing more complex over the years. Separate boards already oversee Charlton Park, the Commission on Aging and some other county departments and agencies, he said. Historical Society to focus on books The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday. Feb. 15) at the Hastings Public Library. The program. "A Century of Michigan Books." will be presented by h'stonan Larry Massie of Allegan. He will talk about his collection of littleknown books on Michigan history, poetry, travels, narratives and the early development of the state. Barry County Historical Society meetings are open to the public. Kiwanis plans chicken dinner The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have a chicken dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Feb. 23. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Included in the meal will be baked chicken (three pieces for adults and two for children), mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll and butter, cookies and milk or coffee Cost is $5 per person, with children under 6 free. Proceeds will go to the organization's community service projects. Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwanian or al the door. Country music at Showcase A special Valentine Showcase at 6:30 tonight will feature country music with guests Donna Albright. Terri Pen­ nepacker and Mary Taylor. As usual, the music will be al Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Albright, of Coldwater, sings a variety of country music, but does a lot of Patsy Cline She has performed at the Prarieville Old-Fashioned Farm Days. Pennepacker of Hastings and Taylor of Delton, a couple of Showcase veterans, will sing country and gospel songs. Hastings band students earn “I” and “II” ratings Receiving Division I ratings, the highest possible, in the District Solo and Ensemble festival at East Kentwood High School last Saturday were Hastings High School students (from left, back row) Nelson Breandle, Matt Birman, Christa Wetzel. Josh Hill, (third row) Lisa Reynolds, Sharyn Kaufman, Ryan Leslie, Kevin Piper, (second row) Leslie Ockerman, Cheryl Gibbons, Peter Lewis, (front row) Jami Roll, Katie Wood, Amy Archambeau and Amanda Miller. Hastings students earning Division II ratings in the District Solo and Ensemble festival Saturday at East Kentwood High School were (from left, front row) Deanna Sawyer, Melissa Lancaster. Kim Coole, (second row) Erinn Bechler, Angie Sarver. Darcie Bolo. (third row) Beau Mason. Christy LaJoye. Shasta Homing. Jessica Huss, (fourth row) Sarah McKelvey, Erica Tracy, Doug Sarver, Megan Baker, (fifth row) Jon Styf, Seth Bender, Sara Casarez. Becky Carr, (sixth row) Ken Rose. Zach Woodley, (back row) Ben Appleby. Julia Reges, Josh Hill and Kevin Piper. Frigid overnight to help ‘Walk' Jim McMellen and friends plan to spend a cold winter overnight Friday to Saturday in a cardboard box on the Barry County courthouse lawn to call anention to the "Walk for Warmth" fund-raiser Saturday. Feb. 24. McMellen and Margaret. Larry and Andy Hollenbeck and perhaps a feu others will have a burning barrel I on the courthouse lawn to help keep them warm It is the third year in a row that McMellen has done the frigid overnight. Visitors are invited to watch the pro­ ceedings and perhaps pledge for the Feb. 24 walk, sponsored by the Community Action Agency . For more information, call 948-4260. Two immunization clinics scheduled The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have two immunization clinics later this month in Nashville. One clinic will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 21. at the Nashville Masonic Temple. 307 Main St. Another will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 27. at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. 11090 Nashville Highway. No appointments are necessary , but parents should bring their children's im­ munization records Most of the im­ munizations are free Immunizations offered will include DTP. Hib. OPV MMR and Td Hepatitis B vaccine also will be free for children and teens, agres newborn through 19. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at 945-9516 QUEEN, continued from page 1--------------------------------------------------------------------------basketball. Sarah has a lot of fond memories of past syrup festival events and the maple syrup season. "I have gone (to the Vermontville Syrup Festival) ever since I can remember." she said. "I've been in the marching band since junior high. I do all the little contests on Sundav afternoon (al the festival). like the egg toss. That's really fun. And fve been in the talent contest two years ago." She’s looking forward to helping some of the area ssrup producers dun ng tree tapping time this year "When I was younger, my family would lap our two big maple trees." Sarah said. "We would lake the sap to the Sugar Shanty in Nashville. They boiled it for us; my sis­ ter and I would watch "Everyday we would walk down and see if our syrup was done. They would tell us not yet' and give us a hot sample of syrup. It was the best taste in the whole world." Sarah s mother is a Stale Farm Insurance agent in Hastings and her father. John, a former Nashville village president, teaches at Maple Valley High School. Sarah has an older sister. Samantha. Syrup queen contestants are judged on their knowledge of maple syrup and the community's annual Syrup Festival, which is held the last weekend of April, and first hand syrup making experience. Other criteria in the judging are appearance, poise, speak­ ing ability, and ability to represent the community. The Syrup Queen contest was held at the Vermontville Congregational Church and included a community dinner, sponsored by the Vermontville Lions Club. . . �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15. 1996 Public to have say on proposed amendment for landfill host agreement by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee meets al 1:30 p.m. Friday and is expected to pursue preparations to amend the county's solid waste management plan The meeting will be held in the County Board chambers, located on the top floor of the County Courthouse in Hastings. Last month, the County Board of Commissioners approved a "host agreement" News Briefs TK Supt. wins 3-year contract Thornapple Kellogg School Superintendent Jay Cason has been given a three-year extension on his contract by the school board Board of Education President Dan Parker said the action was taken after Cason received a very favorable job per­ formance evaluation Superintendents usually are given oneyear contracts, but this time the board members voted unanimously agreed to make it three. Cason was hired as superintendent in 1994 ‘Spay Day’ special to help pet owners The Barry County Humane Society will help pet owners with the costs of steriizing dogs and cats on "Spay Day USA” Feb. 27. Pet owners can call from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. that Tuesday and say they will get their pets neutered or spayed in March or before the animal reaches six months of age. The Humane Society then will send owners a certificate good for S10 off the total cost of sterilization. The Humane Society telephone number is (517) 852-9774. Leaking roof closes TK High A change in the weather caused the roof at Thomapplc Kellogg High School to come apart last week and students and staff had a couple of days off while repairs were made by -bout 30 workers. Business Manager Alice Jansma said the rook came apart at the east end of the high school building. A crew from Arrow Roofing was able to get 40 percent of the roof water tight by Wednesday, but the rains came and work had to be suspended. Jansma said that snow on the roof melted as the temperature warmed and it leaked through the roof Students and staff uedre dismissed Thursday morning and did not return un­ til Monday. ‘KidCare ID’ program slated The Hastings Jaycees will sponsor a "KidCare ID" program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at K mart. All children will have their pictures taken, be weighed, measured and finger printed. Photos and personal information about the children will be placed in iden­ tification booklets The Jaycees also will update existing KidCare booklets from previous years, so parents are encouraged to bong them The purpose of the program is to pro­ vide parents with a good photo and solid mformatMn on their children in case they ever should be abducted Cost of the package is $1.50. For more information, call 945-2883. Harding nominee for Jaycee honor Todd Harding, chief executive officer at MainStreet Savings Bank in Hastings, has been nominated by the local chapter of the Jaycees for the "Outstanding Young Michigander" award. The honor will go to five people in Michigan at a ceremony Saturday even­ ing in Dearborn. The event will be emceed by Bonnie Ballinger, former Hastings Jaycees President and current executive director of the Barry County United Way. Harding accepted the post as president and CEO at Hastings Savings and Loan in 1990 at the age of 28. succeeding the retiring Richard Beduhn. At that time, he was believed to be the youngest bank president or CEO in Michigan and perhaps the United States Hastings Savings and Loan had its name changed to Mainstreet Savings Bank last November and has become the No. I lender in the county . Harding is president of the Hastings Rotary Club, is a director for the Michigan League of Savings Institu­ tions. is vice chairman of the Barry County Economic Development Cor­ poration and has been involved with the Barry County United Way. Junior Achievement and the Citizens Advisory Committee for (be Hastings Area School System with City Environmental Services Landfill of Hastings and Hastings Sanitary Service (HSS) landfill, owned by Detroit-based City Management Though the host agreement is finalized, many steps have to be taken before it can go into effect. The county's solid waste plan must be amended and the public and governmental units are the deciding factors of whether the host document becomes a bona fide working contract between the Solid waste panel to meet The Barry County Solid Waste Plann­ ing Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Feb. 16. in the commission chambers. Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Right to Life meets Tuesday Barry County Right to Life will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 20. at Mill's Landing Restaurant. 228 N. Jef­ ferson. Hastings. The public is welcome. For more information, call 948-4033 county and the landfill The host agreement provides for the county to receive revenue from the landfill and the contract would allow waste from 19 other counties to be brought into Barry . The agreement limits out-of-Male waste to three states. Currently, out-of-state business is unrestricted. No international waste is included. Hours of operation and daily tonnage restrictions, up to 1.600 tons per day. arc included in the document. The volume restrictions have the potential for about twice as much tonnage per day as the current tonnage. HSS Manager Ken Neil has said. Because the procedure of amending the solid waste plan is not familiar to most people. County Board Chairman James Bailey said questions arc surfacing from the public. Some citizens were concerned that the host agreement was all wrapped up. possibly against the wishes of some citizens. Bailey said the procedure provides for public hearings before the host agreement can be incorporated as an amendment to the county's solid waste plan. “This board is not the deciding factor on this agreement.. The municipalities will vote on it and that's where the deciding factor will be.” Commissioner Sandy James said. "They will vote on the amendment, but if they turn the amendment down, our host agreement will be invalid. You're correct." Bailey said. “The amendment refers to what the host agreement is." said Commissioner Tim Burd. "Currently what we have has very little enforcement to it." James said. “There's no teeth in what we have today. Legally it would be a battle... We want to try to remedy that." Bailey said To get the amendment procedure rolling. Bailey said, the County's Solid Waste Planning Committee will meet set up a special sub-committee to work with the County Board's environmental attorney. Doug Donnell, to make arrangements for the solid waste plan to be amended. Bailey said. The plan requires a 90-day notice poor to a public hearing. "The public will have a say on how they feel on it. The Planning Committee will make a recommendation to this board and this board then will vote on it. and at that point in time if everything kept going forward and is acceptable, then it will go from there to the townships and 67 percent (of townships) need to approve it." Bailey said. In addition, the new Department of Environmental Quality has to approve the amendment within nine months or the host agreement will be null and void. In other business. last week the County Board • Heard that Diane Smith. Chariton Park director, received her second highest job evaluation. Commissioner Sandy James also reported that Smith received a 4.0 in a graduate course she completed on parks, recreation and tounsm. • Listened to former commissioner Mark Doster ask the board to consider adding a “limited public comment" time at the end of each meeting as well as keep the public comment slot al the beginning of the meeting. On the subject of the county animal shelter. Doster said he believes "a millage of some son should be put on the ballot for the shelter,” and he commented that perhaps the board should keep the purpose flexible so that it could include operating costs, if needed. "I think people want to sec more service from that particular area of government.” he said. Doster also suggested that perhaps commissioners should explore the idea of creating a separate board to specifically oversee the animal shelter because its operations have become increasing more complex over the years. Separate boards already oversee Charlton Park, the Commission on Aging and some other county departments and agencies, he said. Historical Society to focus on books The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday. Feb. 15) at the Hastings Public Library. The program. "A Century of Michigan Books." will be presented by h-Morian Larry Massie of Allegan. He will talk about his collection of littleknown books on Michigan history, poetry, travels, narratives and the early development of the state. Barry County Historical Society meetings are open to the public. Kiwanis plans chicken dinner The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have a chicken dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Feb. 23. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Included in the meal will be baked chicken (three pieces for adults and two for children), mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll and butter, cookies and milk or coffee Cost is $5 per person, with children under 6 free. Proceeds will go to the organization's community service projects. Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwanian or al the door. Country music at Showcase A special Valentine Showcase at 6:30 tonight will feature country music with guests Donna Albright. Terri Pen­ nepacker and Mary Taylor. As usual, the music will be at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. Sealing will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Albright, of Coldwater, sings a variety of country music, but docs a lot of Patsy Cline. She has performed at the Praneville Old-Fashioned Farm Days. Pennepacker of Hastings and Taylor of Delton, a couple of Showcase veterans, will sing country and gospel songs. Hastings band students earn “I” and “II” ratings Receiving Division I ratings, the highest possible, in the District Solo and Ensemble festival at East Kentwood High School last Saturday were Hastings High School students (from left, back row) Nelson Breandle, Matt Birman, Christa Wetzel. Josh Hill, (third row) Lisa Reynolds, Sharyn Kaufman, Ryan Leslie, Kevin Piper, (second row) Leslie Ockerman, Cheryl Gibbons, Peter Lewis, (front row) Jami Roll, Katie Wood, Amy Anchambeau and Amanda Miller. Hastings students earning Division II ratings in the District Solo and Ensemble festival Saturday at East Kentwood High School were (from left, front row) Deanna Sawyer, Melissa Lancaster. Kim Coole, (second row) Erinn Bechler, Angie Sarver. Darcie Bolo, (third row) Beau Mason. Christy LaJoye, Shasta Homing. Jessica Huss, (fourth row) Sarah McKelvey, Erica Tracy. Doug Sarver, Megan Baker, (fifth row) Jon Styf, Seth Bender, Sara Casarez. Becky Carr, (sixth row) Ken Rose. Zach Woodley, (back row) Ben Appleby, Julia Reges, Frigid overnight to help ‘Walk’ Jim McMellen and friends plan to spend a cold winter overnight Friday to Saturday in a cardboard box on the Barry County courthouse lawn to call attention to the "Walk for Warmth" fund-raiser Saturday. Feb. 24. McMellen and Margaret. Larry and Andy Hollenbeck and perhaps a few others will have a burning barrell on the courthouse lawn to help keep them warm It is the third year in a row that McMellen has done the frigid overnight. Visitors are invited to watch the pro­ ceedings and perhaps pledge for the Feb. 24 walk, sponsored by the Community Action Agency. For more information, call 948-4260. Two immunization clinics scheduled The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have two immunization clinics later this month in Nashville. One clinic will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 21. at the Nashville Masonic Temple. 307 Main St. Another will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 27. at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. 11090 Nashville Highway. No appointments are necessary, but parents should bang their children's im­ munization records Most of the im­ munizations are free. Immunizations offered will include DTP. Hib. OPV. MMR and Td Hepatitis B vaccine also will be free for children and teens, agres newborn through 19. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at 945-9516 Josh Hill and Kevin Piper. QUEEN, continued from page 1--------------------------------------------------------------- -----------basketball. Sarah has a lot of fond memories of past syrup festival events and the maple syrup season. "I have gone <to the Vermontville Syrup Festival) ever since I can remember." she said. "I’ve been in the marching band since junior high I do all the little contests on Sunday afternoon (at the festival), like the egg loss. That's really fun. And I've been in the talent contest two years ago " She's looking forward to helping some of the area syrup producers during tree tapping time this year. "When I was younger, my family would tap our two big maple trees." Sarah said "We would lake the sap to the Sugar Shanty in Nashville. They boiled it for us; my sis­ ter and I would watch "Every day we would walk down and see if our syrup was done. They would tell us not yet’ and give us a hot sample of syrup. It was the best taste in the whole world." Sarah s mother is a Stale Farm Insurance agent in Hastings and her father. John, a former Nashville village president, teaches at Maple Valley High School. Sarah has an older sister, Samantha. Syrup queen contestants are judged on their knowledge of maple syrup and the community's annual Syrup Festival, which is held the last weekend of April, and first hand syrup making experience Other criteria in the judging are appearance, poise, speak­ ing ability, and ability to represent the community. The Syrup Queen contest was held at the Vermontville Congregational Church and included a community dinner, sponsored by the Vermontville Lions Club. . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1996 — Page 3 Flexfab develops competitive advantage through “Continuous Improvement” and “Employee Involvement” Maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace is the goal of any successful company. How to do that is the focus of two new processes at the Flexfab Company of Hastings, processes that will help meet its strategic objective of developing and maintaining a competitive advantage. Other goals include expanding markets, improving utilization of human resources and improving the resources planning process. Continuous Improvement and Employee Involvement can benefit every workplace, and at Flexfab. it's an ongoing process. It means a change in behavior and style for everyone from the president throughout the entire organization "It is not easy.” said the man in charge of the process at Flexfab. Jerry Bradley. Bradley is Director of Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance at Flexfab. a division of Flexfab Horizons. International. Inc. in Hastings. "Everyone has to be willing to change and try new approaches in solving problems together and using all of the human resources possible.” he said To help with the process. Employee Involvement Training sessions are offered to each employee of the company. The workshops include 'Introduction to World Class.” "Working Effectively with People," "Values." "Managing Change," "Communication," "Team Building." "Facilitating Meetings" and 'Problem Solving and Recognition." Flexfab shows its commitment to the employee involvement training process by providing the minimum of 80 hours of off­ site training for each employee. "One of our objectives was to develop training that would exactly fit the needs of our organization.” Bradley pointed out. "The training is voluntary and 389 employees, or 93 percent of our workforce, have participated in the program, with more classes scheduled for the future. "We've had very positive feedback that the training is helping outside of work as well as in the workplace, and we’re extremely pleased with the participation and interest our employees have shown." he said One of the processes learned is how to 'carefrom” others rather than to "confront" them in problem situations. The employees are encouraged to "carefronl" and "challenge" each other to use what they have learned on a day-to-day basis and that gets back to changing the way they behave. Bradley continued. In addition to the Employee Involvement training, the company has twelve trained facilitators These are employees from the shop and office that have been trained in how to facilitate problem solving. "We have to have a structured process to prioritize and then solve problems. I call the facilitators "the twelve Disciples" because they have come forward to go into the organization and lead the problem solving process." Bradley noted. Currently, there are 18 teams that are being Jane Hackbardt from Creative Consultants talks to Flexfab employees at a recent training session. facilitated throughout the organization. More than 100 employees arc involved in team problem solving and process improvement. Flexlab employees (seated, tram left) Mark Rushford. Doug Jasperse, Ruth Miller, Kevin Keck, and Dan Goodenough work with facilitators (standino) Deb Bartumus and Phil Poholski. The main thrust in all this is to serve our customers better," Bradley said. "This whole process has to be customer drivui. Our focus jane Hackbardt works with Flexfab employees (around table, from top) Robert Pool, Brenda Rummins, Jackie Ogden, Julie Bums. Ed Gonano. Ann Mills, Linda Wolcott. Mindy Frey. Dick Conradi, Ross Nichols and Scott Mullins. Also present, but not shown, are Larry Winchel, Marji Fuller. Deana Gerber and John Price. is in five key areas; quality, costs, delivery, safety and morale and overall process improvement." Bradley said the only real security in business comes from the customers, and the Employee Involvement training helps the business achieve that security by working together. ’Some of the successes are that we have seen are reduced scrap, increased turns in inventory, improved inventory accuracy, more certified suppliers and ship-to-use materials, improved on-time delivery to our customers and third party registration to the ISO9001 and QS9000 Quality Standards." he said. "Our whole management team is extremely proud of what our employees have helped us achieve through their involvement." But this is just the beginning for the Employee Involvement and the Continuous Improvement process. Flexfab has recently received grant moneys which will allow them to expand the training to include certified programs through Kellogg Community College for maintenance personnel, training in "Just in Time" concepts. "Statistical Process Control." "Failure Mode and Effects Analysis," "Design of Experiments" and more. This is an excellent training opportunity for the union membership as well." Bradley said. The process is just three years old. he said. "It’s a strategy that you have to develop. It's not a program where you can say here s a new program..... ' you cant just mandate it. it has to have a philosophy behind it. "I’m grateful to them for creating this position. It's great for me to learn and educate myself in world class concepts and bring them back to our organization." “Everyone has to be willing to change and try new approaches in solving problems together and using all of the human resources possible," Jerry Bradley Jaycee Pres. Janie Connor selected to any Olympic torch hi relay by Jean Gallup Sutf Writer Janie Connor of Hastings will have the honor of carrying the Olympic Torch as a "Community Hero" in the upcoming 1996 Olympic Torch Relay. Connor is one of 5.500 torchbearers who will cany the torch nationally in a relay from Los Angeles to Atlanta. She is one of the 33 from the Slate of Michigan who will cany the torch Those selected were chosen by one of the 147 judging panels across the country. The winners were selected for performing outstanding volunteer work, serving as community leaders, role models, or mentors; performing acts of generosity or kindness, and performing extraordinary feats or accomplishments. "I am overwhelmed, stunned and very excited," Connor said of being selected as torchbearer. Connor said her mother, sister, husband Randy and likely kids Zachary and Jenna will go with her for her part of the torch relay near Detroit on June 9. Also, some of the Hastings Jaycees membership will be going to the week-long national convention in Kentucky right after the torch carry, so they may travel with her to be there to cheer her on. she said. Connor is the president of the Hastings Jaycees. "We're just starting to make plans, and everyone is very excited." she added. The Olympic Torch Relay spans 15,000 miles and travels through 42 states for 84 days. Connor will carry the 3.5 lb. torch up to one kilometer (.62 mile) through the southeast comer of Michigan on June 9. The first-of-its-kind nationwide torchbearer search, undertaken by the Atlantic Committee for the Olympic Games was facilitated locally by the Barry County United Way. There is no cost associated with carrying the torch, and torchbearers will wear uniforms supplied by the ACOG. No commercial signs, logos, markings or other identification will be placed on the uniforms or worn by the torchbearers. "These people embrace what is best about America and we are proud to honor these deserving citizens, said Billy Payne. president/CEO of the Atlantic Committee for the Olympic Games. "The sacred Olympic flame is a timehonored icon of peace, friendship and humanitarianism, and we arc confident that as these torchbearers carry the flame, they will play an important role as local ambassadors, igniting the Olympic spirit in thousand of communities across America, he said. Thanks to their service and kindness toward others, our community is truly a brighter place to live. "Conner will be representing the best for her community as she takes part in the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay, one of the most historic peacetime events ever." he said. CITY, continued from page 1 to have a demonstration of what it's like to be homeless from 4:30 p.m. Friday. Feb. 16. and Saturday. Feb. 17. at the courthouse lawn. The stay is to allow burning barrels for warmth. The event will be part of the annual "Walk for Warmth" fund-raiser, which actually will take place Saturday morning. Feb. 24. • Officially thanked Todd Harding and the MainStrect Savings Bank for its donation of the "Hastings" letters on its old sign. "We're not sure what well do with them yet," said Penrod. "But we re very pleased to have them." Harding said. "I just hope the city can «isc them." • Approved the annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Hastings chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, which this year is scheduled for Saturday morning. March 30. • Agreed to change its purchasing policy in order to pay vendors in a more timely manner. Penrod will provide a written policy for consideration at the next council meet­ ing • Heard comments from Hany Dorcy. co­ owner of the Cinema, who said he prefers to keep City Hall downtown rather than have it I and a the police department relocate near Jefferson and Mill streets near where the old water building still stands. The city last month announced plans to move both to a new site. Dorcy said he believes the police depart- Hastings had five days of below zero temps Hastings had five straight days of below zero temperature readings from Feb. 1 to Feb. 5 and some new record levels were set. said Dave McIntyre, who monitors the Na­ tional Weather Service Climatological Sta­ tion in Hastings. "It fell like dominoes." McIntyre said. Saturday morning's -20 degree temperature on Feb. 3 broke a 1978 record of -10 and the -17 reading on Feb. 4 broke a -12 record low set in that same year, he said. On Feb. 5. he said -2 below was the overnight low. On Feb. 1. the temperature was -7 for the overnight low and Feb. 2 was -9. ment needs to have a visual presence in the downtown and the current City Hall should be preserved. "It's a given that we want to get the police department out of the basement (of City Hall), but we’d like City Hall and the police department to slay here downtown." Dorcy also said he and many others are concerned about lack of parking downtown. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 <_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ > Janie Connor at home with her husband Randy and their children Zachary and Jenna. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1996 j Letters from our readers... Say ‘no’ to asphalt plant proposal 7b 77te Editor: I'm writing about the article on the asphal: plant in the Jan. 25 Banner. Robert Russell said they need a one-mill tax increase for one year. We just had a school millage that passed The county may want a millage increase for the animal shelter Now the Road Commission wants a one-mill tax for one year for this asphalt plant. The trouble with this is that at the end of one year, the millage will come up for renewal in­ stead of being taken off. Knowing how things go. they will probably want a quarter to a half more mill to run this thing. I have never seen any millage taken off the books after it was put on. I ask the County Commissioners that if this is voted down and when the Road Commissioners bring this up again, they be removed from office The Road Commission wants all 16 townships to support it. l*m asking the people to go to their Township Boards and ask them not to support this. The Road Commissioners said the backbone of the county is its roads, but the majority of the roads here that arc paved are tar and gravel not asphalt. We don't need an asphalt plant. The Road Commission said that the plant will be at the Dowling gravel pit. There was controversy when this property was bought for the gravel pit. Mr. Russell said immediate neighbors had no objections to the plan. None of the im­ mediate neighbors were approached I went around the neighborhood and talked to people who had land that bordered the gravel pit, this included myself. Not one of the neighbors, in­ cluding myself, have been contacted. We found out by reading the Banner I'm telling the Road Commissioners "no.” we do not want this asphalt plant in our back yard. One neighbor said if this is such a gtxxl deal, why doesn't Mr Russell put this asphalt plant in his own com field? We are told that natural gas was put in. How much did this cost the taxpayers? This was put in before anything has been decided. As for the truck traffic this is going to generate, we are talking semi-trucks, not just dump trucks. They will haul this liquid tar in with a centipede tanker semi-truck, there will be gravel train semi-trucks, and there will be semi-trucks with special trailers to haul asphalt. Dowling Road can't handle the weight that these big semi-trucks will haul. The county closed Dowling Road from M-66 to M-37 Dowling io through trucks and semi­ trucks because the road couldn't handle the trucks or the weight The bike path Mr. Russel) talks about would go right through the people's front yards. If something was to happen on this bike path. it would make the land owner liable The Road Commissioners say truck traffic would run between M-37 and the gravel pit. when in truth it will run both ways from the gravel pit. They want you to think the asphalt plant is for Barry County, when in reality they are planning to sell asphalt to anybody who wants k. Commissioner Sandy James said there are no wetlands, but there is Clear Lake to the south. Mud Lake to the north and Cedar Creek to the west. The neighbor to my south has a swamp from which the water runs into a small pond in my woods. It runs from this pond through my woods onto the neighbor's woods on the north, ft then runs across his land to a small swamp From there it runs Roads were plowed, sanded behind the gravel pit onto another neighbor's. Any runoff from the asphalt plant will go into the ditch that goes the full length of his farm under Cloverdale Road and then it runs into Mud Lake. From Mud Lake it will run into Cedar Creek. When this asphalt plant was going to be put behind the County Road Commission buildings. Commissioner James was opposed. Now that the plant wouldn't be in her back yard, she is in favor. How much water will this plant use and where will the excess waler go? How large of a well will they have to put down? If they use enough water, it will lower the waler table. If they lower the water table enough, the wells in the neighborhood will go dry Is Barry County ready to take care of this problem when it happens ’ I believe that this asphalt plant shouldn't be put in anybody's back yard. 1 would hope county commissioners think so. too. These asphalt plants are noisy and will pollute the air and the ground around h. I drove by an asphalt plant in Battle Creek for over 20 years on my way to work. The woods will not filter out the noise. We can hear the county trucks' backup beepers when they arc in the gravel pit now. The County Road Commissioners make a little over $3,000 per year. What is their benefit package that they receive? How much are we talking about in money? If the people of Barry County don't watch it. the county and schools will have their millage rate right back where it was before or even higher So let’s put a stop to it now and vote "no’’ in August James Rhodes Hastings To The Editor: What a blessing it was on Sunday. Jan. 28. to drive to church on beautifully plowed roads and sanded intersections. proposed seat belt law Michigan State Police ai the Hastings post have collaborated with the Michigan Safety Belt Coalition to answer commonlyasked questions about the proposed new seat belt law. House Bill 5000. if passed, will enable police officers to stop drivers for not wearing a scat belt. Under current law. motorists cannot be stopped for that offense alone The following is a question and answer presentation: Don’t have In response to the Jan. 18 Banner article "BISD to Dissolve?" the Barry Intermediate School District Parent Advisory Committee (BISD — PAC) decided to respond to some of the statements that had been written. As representatives of the parents of students with special needs, the PAC unanimously agrees that the BISD should not align itself with another ISD On the whole, we (cel that Barry Intermediate is doing a terrific job. The teachers, social workers, speech pathologists, psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, and the administrators are all doing a great job. We also realize that uc can always im­ prove Contingent on that is that we have the money to enable us to improve Barry 1SD receives only 1.21 mills to run its programs, whereas. Kalamazoo Valley ISD receives 3.05 mills and Calhoun receives 6.1 milk. Sure they can offer more with that kind of money. If our ISD or local schools or the public decide that they want to connect with some ocher ISD and dissolve Barry ISD. the public will inherit whatever that tax base is for that ISD In ocher words, the taxpayer in Barry County will be assessed 3.05 or the 6.1 mills if we decide to go with cither Kalamazoo Valley or Calhoun. This can happen without a vote of the people. We also inherit all the problems that a larger ISD has. This would include dealing will all the local school districts, with each having their own superintendent and their own agenda, having to work with all different per­ sonalities in trying to accomplish something that would benefit special needs kids without stepping on each other's toes. A member of our PAC represents Region 3 on a Statewide PAC Executive Board, which encompasses 17 counties in southwest Michigan. This has enabled her to see first hand the dynamics of some of the other PACs throughout Michigan. "Bigger is not always better" as Tom Mohler, the ISD superinten­ dent said before. Very little can be accomplished when there is distrust and discontent between the ad­ ministrators. teachers and parents That doesn't even touch on the topic of the depth of concern that a larger ISD will have for a small law better enforcement things officers to do with their Library Program. Baby Think ft Over pro­ gram. Economic development job training grants, certain types of transportation, finger­ printing and background checks for new teachers, and of course, our PAC to name some of the services that our Barry In­ termediate School District offers. As you can see. there are many services that are already being offered many people of Barry County. Let's not be usurped and spit out by a bigger ISD. But instead, let's keep improving and adding to what we already have, ft we can raise our millage slightly, all children will continue to benefit directly or in­ directly. But let's not lose control of what we already have. ' ‘ PAC Committee Members Linda DeWitt. Laurie Elmen. Nancy Ander­ son. Karen Newton. Nancy Simpson. Ray Girrbach, and Mickey Cousino. We must respect all lives lb The Editor: The Hastings Banner Feb. 8 carried a letter from Diane (Hutchings) Davis, who question­ ed the justice in two pending legal cases , one involves animal cruelty/abandonment and willful killing of animals, and the other a traf­ fic accident that claimed the life of Daniel Hutchings by a man charged with careless driving, driving with a suspended license, no insurance, improper and expired license plates. The person involved in the animal charges is facing a penalty stronger than the person charged in the accident that took a human life. Ms. Davis, and I'm sure others, wonders if "this means the lives of animals are held in higher regard than the lives of humans?" . . . Absolutely not! All life is important and valuable Willful or irresponsible maltreat­ ment toward the life of another is never tolerable. The animal protection laws that have been gained were sought for years through legisla­ tion. A large part of the purpose for this was due to the harm brought on ourselves by our insensitivity toward and de valuing of the world around us. If the generations that follow us are brought to understand the value of all life forms - human, animal and environmental - and the respect and considerations they each deserve, it stands to follow that these genera­ tions of people also will have respect for themselves and their fellow man. The lack of this is responsible for the majority of our society's problems, crimes and tragedies we art experiencing today. As stated by Chief Seattle, "We did not weave the web of life, we are merely a strand in it. Whatever we do to the web. we do to ourselves." I understand and emphasize with Ms. Davis' frustration with a judicial system that allows for this kind of discrepency. I urge her to channel her energies into enacting stronger legislative penalties that will give people who choose to do totally irresponsible acts like the one that took Mr. Hutchings' life reason to think twice (or think at all). Unfortunately, the only way some people arc going to give any consideration to another is if they are afraid of the consequences that would befall themselves. Cynthia Jo Woodin Hickory Comers In fact, air bags make it more important to buckle up than before. Air bags provide only supplemental protection and must work in conjunction with safety belts. Youngsters and even adults face serious harm and even death from an air bag if they are improperly belled. The passenger must be properly posi*lioned to avoid a deadly collision with a de­ ployed air bag. don't constituents My — they don't this want anyone want to tell them they have to wear a seat belt even if they buckle up now. How do Traffic enforcement is an important part of everyone's lime. More than 1,400 people died on Michigan roads in 1994. In Michigan, traffic crashes kill more people than homicides, and more people are injured in traffic crashes than by violence. Further, an officer spends far more time handling a crash involving a death or a serious injury than at a crash that is strictly property dam­ age. I respond? safety belt enforcement be­ if the law "super priority" changes? out-of-the-way place called Hastings, or Delton Why should they worry about us when they have bigger problems and more people right under their noses? So far, we have dealt only with special education issues. Special education is actually only a pan of the Barry Intermediate School District. There are many children in Delton and Hastings who have benefited from the ISD. Many parents don't even realize that their child is also benefitting from the ISD. The ISD helps put on Young Authors Day. Young Artists Days, conferences on differing topics for both teachers and parents, seventh and eighth grade girls' Math/Science Con­ ference. School-To-Work programs. JTPA. screening for jobs. Early On. Operation: Government Day; TDD’s, the Summer In­ stitute, Barry county Resoure networking, truancy services, diagnostic services. Parent Support Group. Vocational Opportunities. hides? time? come a Let’s not lose our local ISD Richard and Nancy Goebel Hickory Comen Questions and answers on Will 7b The Editor: The Barry County Road Commission, foe a job well done, should be commended . The Michigan Slate Police and other law enforcement agencies actually look forward to writing fewer safety belt citations with this law change. In California, where they adopted standard enforcement, law enforce­ ment. officers actually write fewer citations. Standard enforcement will not change the current law enforcement priorities and will not increase the fine or add new penalties. this Won't a be way that police can arbitrarily stop people and ha­ rass them? effect What ready do where you expect in is al* enforcement visible? In California, where safety bell use was al­ ready high and enforcement was highly visi­ ble. usage rates jumped 13 percent with a change to standard enforcement. In Louisiana, safety belt use went up 9 percent even before the standard enforcement law took effect. We expect the same positive benefits in Michigan. Higher belt use could save almost one person in every House dis­ trict the first year alone. The secondary law is already working. Why should we change it? The secondary status of the law sends the wrong message to the public and officials — that wearing a safety belt is a low priority because of its secondary enforcement status As a result, a third of Michigan's motorists fail to buckle up and face the unnecessary risk to themselves and others in the event of a crash. People think we have standard en­ forcement Isn't it an individual's choice If they want to buckle up? This bill speaks for many taxpayers who have no choice but to pay medical coau for those who choose not to buckle up. A spinal cord injury can easily cost millions cf dol­ lars in lifetime medical costs. The public almost always pays long-term medical ex­ penses after health insurance benefits are ex­ hausted. , Shouldn't parents responsible be to tell their own kids to buckle up? Yes, but the fact is youngsters have the lowest rate of safety belt use in Michigan in all age groups. Parents who don't buckle up don't buckle up their kids. If the adult parent is injured or killed, what happens *.o the children? I know someone who died because were they wearing safety a belt. What about these cases? Harassment is a very serious issue which must be separately addressed in all aspects of life. Traffic safety is a vital issue that de­ serves its own consideration Michigan Front seat bell use is already the law. thh bill just makes enforcement standard instead of secondary. already. Would behavior change? The legislation targets the 30 percent who currently do not buckle up. Studies have shown that the greater perceived risk of get­ ting a ticket is enough to change the attitude and behaviors of at least half of them. Why do we need this change, es- lallv with air bags in newer ve- In many instances, these stones are actu­ ally not true. People think they would be able to jump aside and avoid a side impact crash when in fact human reflexes would never allow for such a'quick move. And sometimes a crash is so severe that safety belts and even air bags could not prevent a death. For the overwhelming majority of people, safety belts will provide life-saving protection. The odds significantly favor belt use. who People belts only wear don't affect themselves, safety right? Nothing could be further from the truth. Unbelted drivers can cause a secondary crash when they lose control of their vehicle in even a minor initial crash. They can hurt others in the vehicle, especially children, as the impact catapults their body against the vehicle's interior and occupants. And, we all bear the burden with additional health and medical costs. will What be done lature approve, to follow issue if the legis­ through with this the standard forcement change? en­ . A large group of traffic safety advocates is ready, willing and able to launch ■ massive statewide public information campaign to let motorists know about the change in the law — and to encourage them to buckle up. Slate agencies, associations and other groups arc anxious to spread this important news'. Be assured that safety bell supporters arc wholeheartedly commined to this issue and plan to actively promote the new law. - Hastings BANNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubfcshed Dy fastings Banner, Inc. A Dwwon of -‘-Ad Grophcs Inc 1052 N froadwy Haetng*. Ml 49O5SO8C2 (818) 045-0554 John JKota President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacoba Vce President StephenJecobs Secretary •NEWSROOM* David T Young (Edtor) Elaine Giben >AiMtwir£<MxJ Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy Smith Sharon Miler James Jensen Mandy Mabel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Frday 8a.rn to 5JO p m . Saturday 8.30 am - Noon Scon Ommen Dentse Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $15 per yearn Barry County S17 per year r adding counties S20.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pato at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I don't think so. It's up to the papers what they want to advertise." "I believe it's unfair. That's why we have freedom of speech pro­ tected by the Constitution. But I also understand the editorial rights of papers to accept or reject paid "I agree with OJ. Anyway, it's up to the customers whether they will purchase it or tax.” “They're getting pretty picky, aren't they? They should have shown that concent when he was still “No, 1 don't think he should be able to have his video ads nm because of the civil lawsuit. And to "No. I don't feink it '• should be allowed. 1 fed . ’ he's not been telling the truth anyway. He didn't » ' on trial." me it puts the wrong message into kids' tell the truth during die . heads." whole thing." ■v.' ‘ sa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1996 — Page 5 Two to vie for Nashville president’s post Two council members will vic for the Nashville Village President's post in the Feb. 19 primary election. Steve Corwin and Steve May are on the ballot for the primary's only race. The win­ ner likely will lake the post because there is no Democratic opposition in next month's general election. Steve Corwin is no newcomer to vil­ lage operations. A council member now for three years, he has served on many commit­ tees. including Finance and Budget all three years, the Police Committee for two years. Buildings and Grounds for one year, and Parks and Recreation for one year. He also has served on the Transfer and Recycle Board for one year and has served a year as President Pro Tern taking charge of meetings i.i the absence of current President Carroll Wolff. Experience is one of his strong points, he rtastings High School student Jennifer Welcher interviews United States Congressman Nick Smith for government class while classmate Rob Redbum said. "I've spent three years on the council. With my experience on various boards. I undemand the workings of municipal govern­ ment. which is very important. Most of all. though. I care about our village." he said in an interview. While serving as a council member. Corwin was instrumental in negotiating a real estate transaction that resulted in tearing down an old house behind Main Street busi­ nesses and finally restoring that lot into additional park area for the village. He also played a role in the writing a records the session Steve May Steve Corwin grant for the police department, which resulted in $65,711 to be used to add an additional full-time officer to the force. He has also been active in the attempt to resolve the recent safety issues in the villagc. What does Corwin want for the future of Nashville? We’re losing in our *war on drugs’ 7b The Editor: the war on dru^s all combine to require that the criminal prohibition against drug use and distribution be ended." Elvy Musikka. a glaucoma patient who has been receiving medical marijuana from the federal government for more than eight years, will speak at the Democrats’ Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall in Hastings at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 28. Come if you can. Mike Dooley Delton Does anyone believe the “drug war" is working0 If so. please read the National Review Feb. 12 and watch William F. Buckley's “Firing Line” television show on PBS for the next two weeks. To quote District Judge Robert W. Sweet of New York City: “The effectof the under­ world drug economy, the debasement of the rule of law. and the under mining of fun­ damental fairness and individual rights under The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are Kbeious or defamatory will not be published. * Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Letters to the Editor Send letters to: Hastings BANNER RO. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 LEGAL NOTICES The best possible growth, he said. "The village is now moving in a progres­ sive manner and 1 hope that it continues." he said. "Eight months ago we had one full time officer in our police department, now we are looking at three. Six months ago we had no plan for crosswalks, now we do. We have the right people al the right time doing the right thing!" If defeated in his run for Village President Corwin will continue to serve the remainder of his term on council as a trustee. Corwin and wife. Dina, have three chil­ dren. 7-year-old Jamie. 6-year-old Tyler and McKenzye who is 18 months old. Steve May also has prior council expe­ rience. as he was appointed to his current seat 15 months ago. His experience includes work on the Department of Public Works Committee. Parks and Recreations, and the Ordinance Committee. May has also served as chair­ man of the Cemetery Committee. Education is important lo May, who is graduating this spring with a bachelor s de­ gree in bio-psychology, and is preparing for human resource work. He and his wife Dorothy have three chil­ dren. including 8-year-old Bryan. 4-year-old Andrew and 3-year-old Heather. "Education is vital to the growth of the community." he said. "A council has to be educated on issues that come before them to be better prepared to act.” May also is interested in obtaining avail­ able grants for the village, providing the funds needed for more services and develop­ ment. "1 would like to see the council proceed on its present path and have planned growth for the village." he said. May's current term for village trustee ex­ pires in March. If defeated, he will no longer serve on council. Village officials report that voter turnout was low during the last election. The polls will be open at 7 a.m. at the Village Council Chambers on Monday and will remain open until 8 p.m. MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK Part-Time File No. 96-21809-IE Estate of HAROLD C. MINER. Deceased Social Security No 378-38-4540. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS foctod by the following: 11423 Oak Drive. Dolton. Ml 49046 died 12/77/95. An instrument dated 5/24/94 has been admitted os Monday through Friday, 6:30 am - 2:00 p.m. PENNOCK HOSPITAL has an immediate opening for a Medical Records aerie The successful candidate will be a High School Graduate, have excel­ lent Keyboarding Skills, possess telephone etiquette skills, have knowl­ edge of Medical Terminology, be detail oriented and able to lift up to 40 pounds. Prior Medical Records experience Is helpful. Responsibilities Include record retrieval, assembly of In/out patient charts, release of Information, admission and Emergency Department HNNOCK HOSPITAL ortrer a total comprawitSon poctogr whk* dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereof ter assigned end distributed to the per sons Koron A. McCarty (P36401) 200 West Allegan Street Otsego. Ml 49078 (616) 694 6055 PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS Social TAKf NOTICE: On March 6. 1996 at 9:30 a.m.. in quottlng that Ruth A. Johnson and Lois L. Ridor b« 9090 Finkboinor Rood. Middlovill*. Michigan o.xi Creditors of the deceased are notified that all Richard J- Hudson (Fl5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 YOUNGSMA Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 RUTH A. JOHNSON and '-OS I. RIDER BY: Richard J. Hudson 30496 Zodiac. N.E. North Branch MN 550 and 311 Russel Street. Middleville. Ml 49333. respectively Pennock Hospital Attn: Human Resource 1009 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 |616) 948-3112 by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Government students at Hastings High School got a first had lesson in the inner workings of the federal government when a United Stales Congressman visited the class­ room. Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith (R-Addison) participated in an inter­ view with students in Laurence Christopher's 12th grade government class last Thursday. The congressman was interviewed by student Jennifer Welcher and the meeting was taped for future government classes by Christopher and other students. Christopher said the interview was part of the class' studies on government. He has done similar interviews with other govern­ ment officials, and used the tapes for other classes. He said the students ask questions not to create controversy, but to learn first hand how the government works. He said last year the classes interviewed city and township officials. He had not planned on a session with the congressman, but he jumped on the chance when Smith came to town. "You can't pass up an opportunity to meet a congressman." Christopher said. Smith answered students' questions con­ cerning work in the nation's capitol. They asked questions ranging from what back­ ground Smith had before becoming a con­ gressman to party influence on votes. Smith said the partisanship surprised him when he first began his term in Congress. Fall- and Part-time PENNOCK HOSPITAL, located in Harting,. Michi gan. has openings available for full- and part-time Physical Therapist Assistants in our Rehabilitation Services Depart merit. which offers the latest in treatment facilities and equipment Candidates for physical therapy assistant candidates must have an Associates Degree from an approved PTA program The ideal candidates must possess a high degree of professionalism and flexibility They will Join the staff of this progressive, acute care department which offers a variety of coverage in the areas of orthopedics, occupa­ tional medicine, sports medicine, and geriatrics PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers a total compensation package which includes competitive sahry. an innovative “ menu-style" Flexible Benefits package, which is pro rated for part-time employees. Paid Time Off system, pension plan, plus many other benefits We invite you to visit todays PENNOCK HOSPITAL - You will be impressed with the environment, technology, progessive programs, staff compatibility, and the close personal and professional rapport Please send application/resume to: this is mainly because he is in the commit­ tee to create a balanced budget. Bsides being on the budget committee. Smith is also on the agricultural committee. He said to be placed on a committee, a member submits his preferences and is se­ lected by the Committee on Committees, which appoints members of Congress to var­ ious panels. Smith said while the U.S. has a strong economy, it needs to do better. He said on average. Americans save about 5 percent of their earnings, compared to other nations like Japan, where residents tend to save 20 percent. Smith told the students that within the next 10 years, he would like to see each of them gel involved in government m some way. FORECLOSURE SALE TRUNK SHOWING DESIGNER CLOTHES FEB. 19*MAR. 1,1996 ADDRESS: 6370 M-66 Nashville, Ml MINIMUM BID: $38,250. 3 BR, 1 BATH REDEMPTION 6 MONTHS LEE MERRIMAN FASHION CONSULTANT OFFER MUST BE IN THE FORM OF A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER THE DAY OF SALE. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT RECD AT: 3260 Eagle Park Dr. Suite 107 ] —J Grand Rapids, Ml — -— CALL FOR APPOINTMENT: 945-5586 THE ART OF DRESSING WELL To the Community: far the tod and penoral lenice pnxiided the Barry Eaton Datrict Heath Department mines and adet for tetwe far abort and beyond their proteuxxal duty. When a bw one des. the ones left behnd are in short, gnef and sorrow. Those around us hdp us get through the days. Wb think d the days poor to the death of ot* fared one. whch brings n» to the purpose of thn open letter Oumg the last months and days of ot* rde. mother and grandmother, the Barry-Eaton County Heath Department was heretoheip The nuses and ades came into our home to help us care far her. The mrses and aides were so tod to her and to us. (Are you aware that these defeated mines and ardes came 7 days a week ndudmg hokdays?) » we had a question that one d the ruses and afaes could, nt answer, she would go one step further and find out the answer. They would cal the Doctor for us They wodd help us find and obun supples she needed lo be cotdortable and aid in her care. There are so many other ways these nurses and ades helped that are so grateh*y appreciated we «e so torttoaie here *1 Barry County lo haw sixh a wondertd group d ruses and ades who come nto our homes fa help us keep cu bred one, «i the* own homes wth the* fared ones and fa the* comfartabie swroundngs When we think d the help and todness that you gare to her PENNOCK HOSPITAL ard to us, a helps ease the sorrow d <u km. We can net thank Attn Human resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948 3112 or praise you enough! EOE (2/15) He said what most people sec on cable chan­ nels such as C-Span shows the rudest 10 percent of party politics. Lately, votes have been done along party lines about 10 lo 15 percent of the time, he said. More partisan votes are seen in the House than in the Senate, because there arc more members in the House. Smith said. To the students' question about different party philosophies. Smith said the Democrats tend lo want greater responsibil­ ity from the government, while Republicans want more individual responsibility. Smith answered the students' question that he has indeed had direct contact with the president of the United States. Smith said REALNI / ESTATE \ (2/15) County of Barry PUBLICATION NOT1CC File No. 96-21825-SE Estate of PAUL A. LARSON. Deceased Security No 392 32-0758 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Prnslon Plan, plus many other beneBts. Please send application or resume to: Hastings government students interview Congressman Smith Erer grateful. Contig Husband. Chddren and Grandchildren d IONE L. PIERCE The Hastings Area School System with The Christman Company as Construction Manager plan to con­ tract for Bid Package #A-3; Site Work, General Trades. Doors, Frames, and Hardware, Interior Glass and Glazing, EIFS, Drywall and Metal Studs, Operable Partitions, Roofing, Paint, Floor Systems, Gymnasium Equipment, Casework, Mechanical, and Electrical. Bid documents will be available, for a $50.00 refundable deposit, at The Christman Company, 678 Front Street NW, Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 454-4454, or can be viewed at Dodge, or Builders Exchange after February 21, 1996. Sealed proposals are due at 1:00 pm, March 14, 1996 at The Christman Company, Grand Rapids office or 2:00 pm March 14, 1996 at Hastings Area School System, Administration Building. 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Ml. For more information contact Tom Teunessen, The Christman Company at (616) 454-4454 or Duane Glasgow, Supervisor of Maintenance Services at (616) 948-4400. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15, 1996 AAA, continued... several yean ago when the Barry County: Board of Commik&ionen adopted a resolu-' lion declaring it had lost confidence in; Region Ill's executive director. Branch and St. Joseph counties also wanted to pull out of Region ill. but the three counties werei unable to officially terminate affiliation or* oust the executive director. Dr. Joseph Ham. However. Barry, Branch and St. Joseph* counties quit paying dues to AAA in 1992; when they lost confidence in the agency. J After investigations. Region III was de< designated by the Slate Commission ont Services to the Aging in February 1995 due* to administrative problems. That's when the* stale Office on Aging took over as the AAA* for the five counties. With the new geographic boundaries in* place, agencies that have an interest in being designated as the AAA serving Barry and Calhoun counties or Branch and St. Joseph counties have until March 8 to send a letter expressing (hat interest to the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, according to a press release. Agencies that may apply for the designa­ tion of cither counties' planning and service area include an existing office on aging, an office or agency of general purpose local government, an office or agency proposed by any combination of units of general purpose local government or any other public or pri­ vate non-profit agency that agrees to plan or provide solely for a broad range of support­ ive and nutrition services. * J Tim Brog, from Northeastern Elementary, gives a Valentine to Ruby Randall, as R.N. Kathy Labioda watches. at the Church of Vour Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd . Hxvtingv. Ml 49O5K Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phiwx 623-2050 (Delton) alter 6pm weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Maas 10 00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M 37 south at M 79 Lawrence Hubley. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 9454995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun day morning 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship. 6:00 p m Evening Worship, Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p m Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7:30 p m. Wednesday CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedat Creek Rd . I nu South. Pauor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.. Woe *«P 1 TOO a m.; Evening Sen tee at 6.-00p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. PLEASANT VIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3C2I church phone <616 ) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service? 9:30 a m . Sunday School 1100 a m . Sunday Evening Praver Tune 6:00 P m U ednevdav Bible Study 7:00 p m Awana Program (3 yean old through 6th grade) Wednesday v. b 30-8 p m Teen Center. 7th-l2th grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jellerson Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m . Sunday MauesBOOam and II 15am. CoBfevvxm* Saturday 4 004 i pm GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E Nonh St . Michael Amun. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Feb 18 8 00 and 10 45 a m. Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). AAL after church. 3 00 Koinonu 1; 6.00 Youth Group. 6:30 Kntnonu 2 Thursday. Feb 15 - 6:30 Children » Chou. 7 00 Adventurers. 7:30 Adult Choir. Catech 3. I 30 Inquirers. Quilting, 7 00 Koinonu 4 Tuc* day. Feb. 20 — 7:00 Congrega tional Church Wednesday. Feb 21 — 1000 Wordwatchers. 7 00 Holy Eucharist (Ash Wednesday I HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Corner State Rd . and Bollwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Res thmaJd Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 10 a m Sunday School. 11 a m Mor rung Worship. 6pm Evening actisme* Wednesday -7pm — share groups in vanous homes Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study at the church HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Sure Road. Hastings. Mich. James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:X a.m., classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Surckay Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Ra.nbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Maustnes or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19). Aduh Bibke Study - No age limits INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 9484045 Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m.. Bible School. 10 30 am.. Morning Worship. 600 pm. Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. ll:00a.m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even. ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p.m Services fix Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m.. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m . Sunday Evening Service 6 p m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If interested in a free Home Bd>lc Study. pie* call for more details Homemade peanut bottle at e iilDMi QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coan Grove Road Pastor Bea Her nag. 9» a m. Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 600 p.m. at the church Bong sack lunch ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131m Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd ) Sunday Mass 9 30 a m . Cornmunwn Services. Mon . Wed . Fri. at 9:00 a m ST ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101 St Andrew s u a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Rove CatliolK Church, Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. leader ship training The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WRfN FUHIBAL HOME Haatings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED Of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASHNOS HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan G Kern Keller Pastor Sally C. KcUer. DC.t Becky Oexler, Pro gram/Yinith Director Thursday, Feb 15 — 3 00 p m Cadctlc Choir Friday. Feb 16 — Confir­ mation Class Retreat at Camp Greenwood 1st Group of short term miiMonanes leave for Mex­ ico Saturday. Feb 17 — 2:004:00 p tn Hastings Area Girl Scouts "Tasting Tea" ■ Public Welcome 5:00 pm. Confirmation Class Retreat ends Sunday. Feb. 18 — 9:30 a.m. and 11 .00 a.m. Morning Worship (9:30 Service is bmadcavt over WBCH AM-FM) Nuraery » prov ided during both Services 9 50 a m Church School for all ages. 10.30 a.m "Coffee Hew" in the Dining Room. 11 20 a.m Children's Church. 1.00p.m Mid­ dle and Senior High PYF to Echo Valley. 6 00 p.m. Return from Echo Valley NO CONFIRM A TK)N CLASS TODAY Munday. Feb. 19 — 7:00 p.m Presbyterian Women Board Meeting. 7:00 p m Parent Youth Advisory Committer. 7:30 p.m. Trustees meet Wednes­ day. Feb 21 - ASH WEDNES PAI r- £;)5 p.m Hand Qumc Ensemble meets. 6:00 p^m ChiUfcn's Cfwir (1st thn» 4th trade). 7 00 pm Choir rehearsal WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 3674061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am. Res Ken Vaught. 11:00 a m . Res Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW bcginn.ng January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per scwval Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Dextrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Callmg God's Peo­ ple Kkk To God. Building I .n.ng Relationships with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mondays 6 30-8 00 pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p.m at 154 E. Braodway. Woodland (Laubnugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5:15 p.m at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8-00 a.m.. freewill offering You are invited and welcome THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10:45 a.m Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share lime 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 pm also Nursery available for all sets ice* Bring the whole family HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church sireets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Educanon Craig Stapert. Music Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barner free building with elevator tu all floor* Broadcast of wixship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a tn . Worship 11 00 am — with child care for infants and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ege* 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fanu ly Church Sight — Prepared light meal 6 00 p m . Adult Bible Study and Activine* for Kid* 6 45 p m . Fint Wednevdav of month i» Game Sight for all age* THURSDAY Children'* Choir 4 OOp in Youth Handbell* 4 30 p m . Aduh Hand bell Choir 6 30 p m . Chancel Choir 7 30 pm Sunday. Feb 18 — Special music by Sunday School Singers Wednesday. Feb 21 — Ash Wednesday Sersxe 7:00 p m Member F D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan Kids say to seniors at Tendercare ‘‘Be My Valentine" GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Riwell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a m.. Bible classes for all ages. 10:40 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 p.m Youth Meeting with "Youth With a Message" 945 9224. 6:30 pm Bible Sludy fix all Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R Barrett Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9 45 am. Classes for all ages. 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to «u* Grade; 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6 30 Awana Clubs. 7 00 p m . Teens in Houseman Hall. 7 00 p m . Adult* Prayer meeting. 8 15 pm. Aduh Choir practice Students from the Northeastern Elementary Student Senate show the Valentines they are delivering to the residents of Tendercare. The senators are (left to right) Tim Brog. Cassie Meade, Erin Hemeriing and Nick Thompson. Edie Pierce, (back, left) activities director at Tendercare, and Nancy Bradley, (back, right) teacher and Senate advisor are with the children. Keith D. Marlow FREEPORT - Keith D. Marlow, 87. of Free­ port passed away on Thursday. February 8. 1996 at Butterworth Hospital. He wu born on January 18, 1909 in Carlton Township. Barry County the son of Wade and Orpha (Yarger) Marlow. He attended Brown School and was married to Lois Helrigel on April 3.1942 in Sl Louis. Missouri. He lived and fanned in the Freeport area all his life. He was a member of the Freeport United Methodist Church, served on the Carlton Township Board over 40 years, Freeport Rural Fire Association, Freeport-Clarksville Tri­ County Sportsman Club, Carlton Grange, Carl­ ton Center Friendship Group, and the Barry County Republican Party. Mr. Marlow is survived by his wife. Lois. Funeral Services were held oo Saturday, February 10,1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Bill Fernhout officiating. Burial was in Freeport Cemcteryjf I c Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Methodist Church or tiie Free­ port Fire Department. | Shelly Louise Mason_______ CLARKSVILLE - Shelly Louise Mason age 16, of Clarksville passed away Sunday Febru­ ary 11, 1996 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand She was born October 23,1979; the daught­ er of Edward and Barbara (Anderson) Mason. Surviving are her parents Edward and Barbara Mason of Clarksville; one step brother, Edward Mason Jr of Belding; one step sister, Angela Mason of Belding; one half sister, Melonie Mason of Lowell; grand­ mothers, Rita Mason of Clarksville; and Lillian Anderson of Alto; two nephews, Edward L. Mason and Blake M. Warner, seven aunts, and two uncles. Funeral services were on Wednesday. February 14,1996 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville with Reverend Brad Center officiating. Interment was at Clarksville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. |Ruby Mary (Fox) Weber| GRAND RAPIDS - Ruby Mary (Fox) Weber 89, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 1996, at Butterworth Hospital. Mrs. Weber was born oo May 15, 1906, in Vermontville, the daughter of Greeley and Noah Fox. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools. She went on to receive her Teacher's Certification from the old Barry County Normal. She was married to Nicholas Weber on April 7, 1928, and has lived most of her life in the Grand Rapids area. Mrs. Weber taught school in Grand Rapids for many years and also was employed by the former Wenzburg Company Jewelry Depart­ ment in Grand Rapids for several yean. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nicholas Weber who died January 16,1980; one brother, Kei’h Fox; one sister-in­ law, Geraldine Fox. She is survived by nephew and wife. Jack and Sharon Fox of Hastings; great nephew, Todd Fox. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February 10,1936, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Brent Branham officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Donor’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! Grace W. Taylor Thdma R. Will WAYNESBORO. VIRGINIA - Grace W. Taylor 78. of Waynesboro, Virginia and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Wednes­ day, February 7. 1996 in Waynesboro. She was born March 13, 1917 in Adams County, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Gladys (1 aurrmheiser) Bolinger, she also attended school there. She moved to Hastings in 1950 until 1990 when she moved to Waynesboro, Virginia. She worked for thirteen years at the Hastings Public Schools as a Custodian She married Oral C. Taylor in 1936 ami he preceded her in death in 1983. She loved work­ ing in her flower garden and sewing. Mrs. Taylor was also preceded in death by one brother, Cart Bolinger. She is survived by daughter, Dorothy Price of Waynesboro, Virginia; two tons, Alfred usd wife Nancy Taylor of Hastings, Donald and wife Betty Taylor of Hastings; eleven grand­ children; twenty great grandchildren; two brothers. Ensagfbi^Mf OhiX MmMIb- GRAND RAPIDS - Thelma R. Will 70, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, February 13,1996 at Burxrworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements arc pending at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hutings. February 10,1996, at bvingTownahipCemetery with Pastor Alvin Yates officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Gintrach Funeral Home in Hastings. I___ "Weld__________________ | LOWELL - Ernestine M. Wigfield. age 73, of Lowell, passed away Sunday, February 11. 1996 at her residence. She wu born June 24, 1922 in Clarksville, the daughter of Ernest and Lena (Miller) Roth. She graduated from Clarksville High School in 1940. She married Thad Wigfield on August 29, 1942 in St. Johns. They lived and farmed in the Lowell Saranac area all their life. She wu a member of the Calvary Grace Brethren Church of Alto. She is survived by her husband, Thad; two daughters, Marie (Michael) McNeal of Bing­ hamton, New York, Norma (David) Cooley of Moreno Valley, California; two sons, Richard (Lynn) Wigfield of Saranac, Owen (Molly) Wigfield of Saranac; nine grandchildren; one brother, Maynard (Marsha) Roth of Clarksvil­ le; and one sister, Betty Yeiter of Lowell. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 14, 1996 at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church, in Alto with Reverend Mick Funderburg officiating. Interment wu in South Boston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Hospice of Ionia. Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. |Della Mae Silcock | PRAIRIEVILLE - Della Mae Silcock. age 90, formerly of Prairieville and Gull Lake, passed away, Tuesday, January 16, 1996 in Clearwater, Florida after a long illness. She was born in Coruna, Ontario, Canada, May 27, 1905, the daughter of Edward and Della Porter. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Chester Kipp in 1933 and her second husband, Frank Silcock in 1994. She was also preceded in death by a son, Clayton; step­ daughter, Helen Kipp; and two stepsons, Robert and Charles Silcock. She is survived by daughter, Mildred Sargent of Clearwater, Florida; stepdaughters, Edna Anders of Hastings and Emma Jean Jack­ son of Constantine. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Della and her husband Frank lived in the Gull Lake area till 1978 and then moved to Mesa, Arizona. Upon his death she moved in 1994 to Clearwater, Florida to be with her daughter, Mildred. She was a member of the Prudence-Nobles Chapter 8366 O.E.S. Hickory Corners and a very active member of the Yorkville church and also in Mesa, Arizona. Cremation has taken place at her request and a memorial service will be held al Prairieville Cemetery in the summer. Local arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. G. Fred Eckardt HASTINGS - G. Fred Eckardt, 81 of Hay­ ings, passed away oo Wednesday, February 14, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings g Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. |__________ Gerald I. Hare DOWLING - Gerald L Hare 84, of Dowling passed away on Wednesday, February 7.1996 al Pen reck Hospital . Mr. Hwwm bora oo March 22, 1911, (a Eaton County, the son of Clarence and Joy (Barrett) Hare. He wu raised in the Eaton Rapids area sad attended schools there. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1930. . He was married to Letha 1. Groesbeck do June 15,1932 snd she preceded him in death dn August 22, 1980. He lived in Eaton Rapids for a time follow­ ing his marrisge, in the western United States for s few years, moving to Battle Creek in 1940 and to Clear Lake in 1948. He wu employed by the Battle Creek school system for about 30 years. He served ns care­ taker for Battle Creek Schools Clear Lake Camp for 28 years, retiring in 1974. Prior k> working with the school system, he had besn employed by the Oliver Ctxporalion and Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek fir several yean. Mr. Hare was a past 4-H Lender and B^y Scoot Leader and wu an avid outdoorsaa*. He is survived by one son. Jay Hare of Dotsl­ ing; one daughter, Joy Thomas of Btirhsnan; seven grandchildren; seven great grandcMdren; one brother, Roger Hare of Eason Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February 10,1996, at the Wren Funeral Hoose in Hastings with Doctor Buffer'd W. Coe officiating. ; Burial wu at the Rosehill Canetay in Eason Rapidx Memorial contributions may be made io American Cancer Society Arrangements were made by Wren Puneml Home in Hastings. FrancisJ. Coleman] HASTINGS - Francis J. Coleman, 86. of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings He wu born on August 20, 1909 in Moot­ calm County, the son of William and Dori (Wilkes) Coleman. He wu raised in Rutland Township and attended the Tanner School. He wu married lo Dorothy M. McCloud on May 5, 1927 in Detroit. He lived in Detroit for a few years before returning to Rutland Township in 1930. He wu engaged in farming in Rutland Township for many yean before moving to his present address in Hastings in 1953. He wu a member of Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church, put church Board member and wu a 40 year Sunday School Teacher. He wu an avid gardener and enjoyed baking. He wu preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy oo June 19, 1992, daughter Evelyn Coleman in 1933; three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by daughter and husband, Betty and Howard Birman of Hastings; four grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great granddaughters. Services were held Friday, February 9,1996 at Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church with Reverend Al Yates officiating. Burial was in Fuller Cemetery tn Carlton Township of Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Wesleyan Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15,1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS By Joyce F. Weinbrecht. Guest Reporter Rothhaar-Noorman speak wedding vows Krista Rothhaar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Rothhaar and Jacob Noorman, son of Mr. and Mn. Leonard Noorman and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Olczak. were united tn mar­ riage on August 26. 1995 at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. The bride wore a gown of white satin and lace adorned with sequins and pearls. She car­ ried a bouquet of roaes. carnations and ivy. Both the dress and bouquet were made by her mother. The ceremony was performed by Pastor eKevin Rothhaar. grandfather of the bride, and > Pastor James Barrett. Be hany 1 sanhan and Kelle Young attended "the bride as maids of honor. Bridesmaids were Tonya Daiber and Traci Spore, cousins of the bride, and Julie Goldberg, friend of lhe bride. Nick Olczak. brother of the groom, and Todd Nickerson served as the groom's best men. Groomsmen were Tim Rothhaar. brother of the bride. Gabe Griffin and Chris I Young. | Jenna and Sarah Rothhaar. cousins of the ■bride, were the flower girls, and the nng bearer was Alex Backe. nephew of the groom. Ushering in the wedding guests were Rick Rothhaar. Brian Daiber. Brian Morton and Andy Trowbridge. Wedding music was performed by Melissa rBackc. sister of the groom, and a special wed­ ' ding prayer was sung by the bride. The Bridal ' March was played by organist Karen Peterson. * Serving as master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Strickland and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haywood. Guest book attendants were Mindy Dale and Matt Lumbert Reception entertainment was provided by SSL Christy, Sabrina Haywood. Michelle Bechler. Carrie Bowman and Cherish Wetzel, .friends of the couple. Cake servers were Heather Noorman and Michelle Trowbridge, sisters of the groom. The couple spent their honeymoon at Port Orleans Resort in Walt Disney World. Florida. The new Mrs. Jacob Noorman is currently . residing in Hastings, while her busband is ser­ ving in Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia Emswiler-Swanson plan to wed July 13 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Emswilcr of Battle Creek announce the engagement of their daughter Debra Jane, to Kevin David Swan­ son. son of Mr. and Mrs. David Swanson of Walling. Tennessee. Debra is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School, attended Cedarville College, and graduated from Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology. She is an ophthalmic techni­ cian and surgical assistant at Ohio Eyecare Specialists. Inc. in Dayton. Kevin is a 1992 graduate of Randolph Cen­ tral High School in New York and is studying mechanical engineering at Cedarville College. A July 13. 1996 wedding is being planned at Cedar Creek Bible Church. Lakewood United Methodist Church is planning a "Celebration of Music" Sunday. Feb. 18. at 2 p.m. The program will feature music and ocher talents The lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Feb. 8 at Lake Manor. The program was "The History of John Ball Park." presented by Jan Smith. Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. at Hastings Public Library. Larry Massie will present the program "A Century of Michigan Books" and will honor the Hastings Public Library on its 100th anniversary. Kilpatrick Church welcomes Martha Sellars, who has recently joined tn their services. The family of Boyd Barry extends apprecta lion to the people of the neighborhood and to the Zion Lutheran Church for their hospitality Feb. 7. There will be a blood pressure clinic at the Eagles Aerie from 11 a.m. to noon Wednes­ day. Feb. 14. The clinic is co-sponsored by American Red Cross and Commission on Ag­ ing. Registered nurse Joyce Weinbrecht is do­ ing the blood pressures. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bursley came to visit their grandmother. Lillian Bursley. and took her for lunch at Good Time Pizza in Nashville. Florence and Forest (Frosty) Begerow are now living at Tendercare in Hastings. 240 E. North St. Visits, cards and letter* will be most welcome. Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish is of­ fering membership classes to those wishing to become members of the parish. These will be held Tuesday. March 12. and Tuesday. March 19. Contact Pastor Ben Herring for more information at 948-2733. The parish food pantry has been stocked well, but cereals are needed for it this month. Lloyd Brecheisen. who is spending the winter in Lakeland. Fla., has given up jogg­ ing. or al least racing while jogging. He got going so fast while racing with a vehicle that he couldn't stop and took a bit of a tumble. He broke his glasses and his dignity was hurt, but otherwise he was uninjured in the mishap. It is also reported that Cliff Matson is hav­ ing a good year in Florida and enjoying many of Lakeland's special events. Gr 4 hen Slater, chairwoman of the "Voice of t*e locracy” Committee, reminds Lakewood students and their families that VFW Post Auxiliary No. 4461 is sponsoring the "Youth Essay Competition" and "Young American Creative Patriotic Art" Program. Lakewood High School staff has the informa­ tion about who is eligible, applications and guidelines for the programs, or you may call Gretchen at 367-4443. The deadline for the essay contest is March 15. The theme for the 300- to 400-word essay is "My American Hero." This competition is open to seventh, eighth and ninth grade students. The deadline for the Young American Patriotic Art program is April 15. All artwork must have been done during the 1995 school year The cash prizes for both contests are quite worthwhile. The Young American Patriotic Art program is open to all high school students Frink and Joyce Wetnbrecht attended the V.F.W. Service Officers School in Novi Feb 9. 10 and 11. If anyone has questions about veterans* benefits, please call Joyce F Weinbrecht at 9484881 and we will try lo find you lhe answers To have ilenu placed in lhe Woodland News column, call me al 945-5471 evenings, weekends and on Monday. Tuesdays and Thursdays I can be reached at 948-4881. Hastings Manufacturing to issue preferred stock purchases Hastings Manufacturing Company's (AMEX HMF) board of directors has approv­ ed plans to institute a preferred stock purchase rights plan for ail company shareholders. Under the rights plan. Hastings shareholders would be able to purchase a newly created series of preferred Hastings stock in the event of coercive attempts to significantly shift company ownership The rights will be distributed to shareholders of record on March 8. and will be triggered if any person or group acquires 15 percent or more of Hastings common slock or announces a tender offer for 30 percent of more of Hastings common slock. The plan does not apply to those shareholders who now own 15 percent or more of the company, such as Hastings* founder Stephen Johnson and his family, including co-presidents Mark R.S. Johnson and Andrew Johnson. "We art not pursuing a sale of Hastings Manufacturing, nor are there any current bid­ ders for the company. Our goal is to ensure that anyone who might seek to acquire Hastings does so through open negotiations with our board and with the informed consent of our shareholders.” said Mark R.S. Johnson. "This plan is not intended to prevent a takeover." Johnson said. "Instead, it is in­ tended to preserve the highest possible shareholder value in the svent of a proposed takeover. More and more companies are N NJ NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read weekin BANNER Can... 9459554 adopting such measures, and I'm pleased to be able to offer such a safeguard to Hastings’ shareholders as we continue to build our core piston ring, chemical and tool businesses." Under the plan, if Hastings becomes involv­ ed tn a transaction where 50 percent of more of its earning power or assets are sold off. the shareholders* rights may be used to buy shares of common stock of the acquiring com­ pany at half of market price. The rights would carry the same power, should Hastings become involved in a merger in which Hastings doesn't survive. Alternately, the rights could also be used by shareholders to buy Hastings' common stock at half market price in the event: • That Hastings were the surviving com pany in a merger without the exchange of common stock. • That a shareholder with 15 percent or more engages in certain self-dealing transac­ tions with the company. • That a shareholder with 15 percent or more becomes the beneficial owner of 30 per­ cent or more of Hastings' outstanding shares without making a fair offer for all oustanding shares. Hastings Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer and marketer of piston rings and specialty tools under the Hastings brand, and additives for engines, transmissions, cooling systems and fuel systems under the Casite brand. USED LUMBER FOR SALE 2’ x 6" - Various Lengths 2* x 8" - 12’ and 14' lengths 2” x 10* - 12’ and 14’ Lengths 2* x 12* - 12' and 14’ Lengths Tongue and Groove Flooring 1" x 12* - Various Lengths 1* x 5* - Various Lengths Doors Various Sizes • Come and see at the OLD BOOKCASE BUILDING in DOWNTOWN HASTINGS to SUBSCRIBE! Willard-Hopkins to be wed in June Jeanna Willard and Andy Hopkins wish to daughter of Kay and the late Eldon P Willard of Hastings. Andy is the son of Henry and Susan Hopkins of Battle Creek. A June 1996 wedding is being planned, after which the couple will reside in Big Rapids. Michigan. NOTICE! Barry County Picnic in Florida ...will be held at a different place last Wednesday of February February 28. 1996. It win be at..ZEPHYRHILLS at Forest Lakes Trailer Park Two miles east of Zephyrhills on 54 NEW TIME: IO am to 4 pm - Drink Furnished - i Ralph McClelland - to mark 80 years Please help Ralph McClelland celebrate his 80th birthday oo March 4th by sending cards jo: Ralph McClelland. 105 N. Delaware f33. Apache Junction. Arizona, 85220. Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 and > Slagles to observe j- 50th anniversary Mr and Mrs. Raymond Slagle Sr. of Scar Route 2. Box 14 NAA. Deming. New Mexsco. will observe their 50th wedding anniver­ sary on March 2. 1996. b- A renewal of vows will start at 1 p.m. al Bi­ ble Way Baptist Church with a buffet recep•Oon following. Hosting the reception will be the couples children ..nd families. Mr and Mrs. Raymond Slagle Jr. of Wichita Falls. TX; Carol Bradley of Fort Worth. TX. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Slagle of Deming. New Mexi ico. and Chris Minnis of Portland. Mich. Raymond and Barbara Slagle, nee J antfer. were married March 2. 1946 in Morgan Cor­ ners. Michigan. Mr Slagle retired from Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek where he worked - for 33 years. The couple moved to New Mex ico in 1980. Mrs. Slagle is a homemaker and The Slagles have 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Mark D. Christensen Cordially Invite You to An: Investing for Growth & Income Seminar Guest Speaker: Mr. Kirk D. Dodge American Funds WHERE? Middle Villa Inn, the Greenery WHEN? Tuesday, February 20, 1996 TIME? 7 pm - 8:30 pm REFRESHMENTS WILL RF SERVED Please RSVP by Friday Feb. 16th by calling 945-3553 or 800-288-5220 Feel free to bring an interested friend In 1886, these residents helped start Hasnngs City Bank, with $50,000 to attract businesses and improve the town's economy Toda)* we're providing over $22 million of financing to area businesses and over $13 million to local schools, villages, townships, and counties. Come bank with us. And be pan of the bank that's been pan of your community for 110 years Sjnstings (BfylBnnk Celebrating 110 years of Community Service. Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland EQUAL HOUSING LENDER • MEMBER FDIC �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1996 of them suggest that you take medication.’ There are a number of excellent amidepressants on the market that help pe<»ple like you. I urge you to try the professionals again and take this column with you. Also, look into the • National Depressive and Manic-Depressive • Association. 730 N. Franklin. Chicago. III. : 60610, 1-800-826-3632; and D/ART^ (Depression Awareness. Recognition and Treatmem Program). Room L. Rockville. Md. 20857. Good luck. Bill. Let me know you followed through. I'm worried about you. LEGAL NOTICES: MOETTGAGE SALE PURSUANT TO SECTION 1802 OF TITLE 16 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE YOU ARE HEREBY INFORM ED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO THT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default ha* been mode >n the condition* of o mortgage mode by ESTHER RUPRIGHT o tingle woman to SURE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee dated 9 15 94 and recorded on 9-15-94. in Liber 614. on page 815 County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by toid Mortgage to DAVID W DOLAN DOS TRUSTEE DAVID W DOLAN DDS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MORTGAGE NOTICE Robert A Tremain ft Associates P C. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by DARRYL B CARPENTER ft BRENDA L ANGUS to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION U S DEPT OF AGRICULTURE now known as USDA RURAL ECONOMIC ft COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mor tgogee dated November 14 1988. and recorded on November 17 1988 in liber 475. on page 431 BARRY County Records Michigan on which mor the sum of fifty-five thousand three hundred fifty one and 60 100 Dollars (555.351.60). including in- the turn of TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN 41 100 Dollar* (5243.218 41) including interett al 17 per Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and ap­ proved notice is hereby given that said mortgage Under the power of tale contained in *a»d mor ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan at 200 o'clock p.m.. on February 29. located in Baltimore Township. Barry County. Slate of Michigan, and is described os follows A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4. SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 14 FOR PLACE OF BEGINN ING THENCE EAST 20 ROOS THENCE SOUTH 16 ROOS THENCE WEST 20 ROOS THENCE NORTH 16 ROOS TO POINT 04 REGINNING ALSO THAT PART OF SECTION 14 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMEN­ CING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SEC TON 14. THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH SOUTH 1/4 LINE 379 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 14 100 00 FEET THENCE NORTH. 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES EAST 246 FEET; THENCE EAST 207 28 FEET THENCE SOUTH 210 00 FEET. THENCE WEST 537 28 FEET TO THE NORTH SOUTH I 4 LINE. THENCE NORTH 121 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH ANO SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST DISTANT 264 00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH 1 4 POST OF SAID SEC TON; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 330.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH ANO SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 26.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES WEST 246 00 FEET THENCE WESTERLY 100 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON SAID NORTH ANO SOUTH I 4 LINE. DISTANT 115.00 FEET SOUTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 115.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES ot the Barry County Courthouse Hostings Ml ot 11 00 a.m on March 7 1996 Said premises are situated in CITY OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan ond are described a* LOT 6 OF REPPERT ACRES ACCORDNG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26 OIL AND GAS LEASE BETWEEN ROSS REPPERT AND LENA M REPPERT HIS WIFE AND MID EX­ PLORATION CO DATED 7 28 70 RECORDED 9-17-80 IN UBER 332 ON PAGE 317 AND CORRECTED IN LIBER 332 ON PAGE 319 RESTRICTIONS AS RECORDED IN UBER 293 ON PAGE 151. RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSUMERS POWER COM PANY AS RECORDED IN LIBER 243 ON PAGE 217. RELEASE OF CHANNEL CHANGE TO MICHIGAN STATE HWY DEPT RECORDED IN LIBER 264 PAGE 397 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed m accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) in which DATED January 25 1996 USDA RURAL ECONOMIC ft COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremain ft Associates P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 B minghom. Ml 48009 6616 (2-22) MICHAEL M GRAND attorney. Farm, ng ton Hill*. Mt 4B334 Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permit* CASE NO. SP. 2-96 — Kathy Stowell, (applicant) CASE NO. SP. 3-96 - James M. Powers, (appli­ cant) (Powers Service). LOCATION At 8898 Greggs Crossing Rd on the South side between Price and Devine Rd*, in Sec. (2'15) ed accessory building. MEETING DATE: February 26. 1996 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts 8 Law Building ot 220 West Court St.. Hostings Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their File No 96-21828-SE Estate of LILLIAN E. GARI INGER Social Security No. 370 36 3429 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Love story Dear Ann Landers: I'm enclosing an arti­ cle I have held onto for a couple of years. I saw it in the Sarasota. Fla.. Herald-Tribune. It took me back 48 years. My husband asked me lo marry him at the Sears where I was manager of the catalog desk. Not only did he propose, he gave me an engagement ring. We will celebrate our 50th anniversary soon Please print this article for your romantically inclined readers. — Mildred in Venice. Fla. "Attention, shoppers! Love-struck boyfriend, aisle eight. "While Robin Howell and Alonzo Miller were getting some last-minute party items on Christmas Eve in Hopewell Township. NJ., the voice of the supermarket's assistant manager came on over the loudspeaker "Attention, please Attention. I have a very important announcement for Miss Robin C. Howell. Alonzo Miller loves you very much, and he wants to give you an early Christmas present.' assistant manager John Cronin Jr. continued. 'He’s waiting for you in aisle eight to propose "Robin Howell was met there by Alonzo Miller and a throng of friends. There. Alonzo got down on one knee and proposed. "1 love you, too,' Robin responded. "Miller said he hatched the plan because Miss Howell gets her groceries at the Shopntc and will remember the moment each time she returns.” Dear Mildred: What a sweet story — and just in time for Valentine's Day! Thank you on behalf of young lovers everywhere. And older ones. loo. I'd also like to wish a very special Happy Valentine's Day lo our veterans in Veterans Affairs hospitals around the country. We will never forget you. Bless you all. wanes to the mmdcnts OF BAMY COUNTY LOCATION: at 6800 Brown Rd. on the South side between Wellman and Martin Rd*., in Sec 8. Doted: 1-8-96 DAVID W. DOLAN. DOS TRUSTEE. DAVID W. DOLAN TRUSTEE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3 23 90 Ann Landers A dozen rules Dear Ann Landers: I hope my letter ar­ rives in time for you to run it on Valentine's Day. The column I'm enclosing ran a few years ago when 1 was a brand-new bnde II helped keep our marriage together. Please print it again. — New York Daily News Reader. Dear N.Y.D.N.R.: Here it is. Thank you for asking. Twelve Rules for a Happy Marriage 1. Never both be angry at once. 2. Never yell al each other unless the house is on Tire. Legal Notices mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission the Planning Office .'tasting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H Show on the petition of Kenneth W. Gorlmger requesting Kenneth W. Gorlinger be appointed personal representative of Lillian E. Gorlinger. Deceased who lived ot 2700 Nashville. Rd.. Nashville. public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office ot 948 4830 for further information Creditor* of the deceated are notified that all (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice material* being considered ot the meeting to in­ dividual* with disabilities of the meeting hearing upon ten (10) day* notice to the County of Barry. Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary ed to entitled person* appearing of record by writing or colling the following: Michael Brown. Jeffrey I Youngsma (P40393) Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891. Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (2/15) Hasting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 File No. 96-21823-IE Estate of Bernie• Marie Turner. Social Security No. 364-22-7350. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barrod or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose last known address wo* 10027 Upson Drive. Dolton. Ml 49046. An instru­ ment doted 10-13-95 has been admitted os the will of the deceased Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barrod representative. Elisabeth V. Bauer. 128 E. Bridge Street. Plainwell. Michigan 49080. or to both the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Elizabeth V. Bauer (P26I87) 14 Springfriend Drive (616)660-0008 Homwefl. Ml 49080 (616) 685 6883 (2/15) Our New Spring & Summer Catalog is here! (2/15) 3. Yield to the wishes of the other as an ex­ ercise in self-discipline if you can't think of a better reason 4. If you have a choice between making yourself or you mate look good, choose your mate. 5. If you feel you must criticize, do so lov­ ingly. never in anger. 6. Never bring up a mistake of the past. This small act of generosity will be greatly appreciated 7. Neglect the whole world rather than each other. 8. Never let the day end without saying at least one complimentary thing to your life's partner. 9. Never meet without an affectionate greeting. 10. When you've said or done something you know is truthful, acknowledge it prompt­ ly and ask for forgiveness. 11. Remember, it takes two to get an argu­ ment going. Invariably, the one who is wrong is the one who will be doing most of the talking 12. Never go to bed mad. Bipolar struggle Dear Ann Landes: I am a col lege-educated man who works in the building trades. 1 would like your honest opinion on suicide. I'm considering it. In spite of my incredibly tortured life. 1 have a good wife and two lovely children. 1 have suffered through yean of manicdepression or. as the modern medical com­ munity prefen to call it. "bipolar disorder." Contrary to what people may think, this is no case of "Johnny's down in the dumps again." It's a disease that puls its victims through hell and makes death look inviting. I have been to at least 20 psychologists, psychiatrists, priests and counselors, but after three or four weeks of feeling fairly normal, the depression returns with a vengeance. I have been to several support groups to no avail. I appear to be perfectly normal, but I agonize daily about my wish to die. I know this is a lot to lay on you. Ann. but with your many years of advice-giving, do you have any for me? — Bill in Oregon. Dear Bill: You say you have been to dozens of psychologists and psychiatrists. Didn't any On Monday the nation will observe Presidents' Dey in various ways. Many government offices will be closed. On Feb. 19, the Village Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday is a day for pancakes. This day was often called Shrove Tuesday when housewives tried to use every bit of fat in the kitchen in preparation for the fasting days of Lent. Thus pancakes were eaten as a food that would use some of the fat in the larder. In New Orleans the Mardi Gras will be celebrated in lavish manner. Wednesday marks Ash Wednesday with observances in many churches. On Feb. 21. the Lakewood Wastewater Authority will meet at the Page building. There are representatives on this board from Woodland and Odessa townships, villages of Woodland and Lake Odessa, crossing the county line of Barry and Ionia counties. Friends of lhe Library met Feb. 6 for the annual meeting. Directors elected tor threeyear terms to expire December 1998 were Marge Erickson, Marie Pickens and Shawn Hazel. Current officers were re-elected in the directors meeting which followed the Friends meeting. Friends voted to purchase draw str­ ing bags to hold the kits. Books For Babies and a new cart to hold a gift computer. The 10th anniversary of the opening of the library will be November. Friends will publish a spr­ ing newsletter to send to the mailing list of more than 300. Tom and Mandy Thompson are parents of a second daughter. Abigail Charlotte, born Feb. 7 at Blodgett Hospital. Local grand­ parents are Darwin and Margi Thompson of Goo<f DINNER FRIDAY, __ — tbf JCPenney CATALOG*7 Do you have questions about sex. nut no t one to talk to? Ann Landen' booklet. "Sex ' and the Teenager," is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) io: Teens, do Ann Landen. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada. send $4.55.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. , Lake Odessa NEWS Eating at the of the F t were lhe lad's parents? A 6-year-oid is awful- .• ly young to be roaming around a zoo w th no adult in attendance. 189 HASTINGS KIWANIS Buy our new Spring & Summer Catalog at any JCPenney and SAVE S10 on your next order! Or call toll free 1-800-222-6161 and ask for TA004-0055a. Wrong reward Dear Ann lenders: I am sending an article from our local paper. Once again, as you will see. a young man is going to be rewarded for doing the wrong thing. This boy climbed a fence at the zoo after it was closed and was badly injured. His parents felt the zoo should pay. Why? Here's the article: "A decade after wolves tore off his right arm at the Toronto Zoo. 17-year-dd Scott . Connor was awarded a settlement of up to $11 million. “It won't replace is arm, but it will take away some of the worries we had for his future.'' his mother said. "Scott Connor will begin receiving mon- . thly paymenu in two years under terms of the out-of-court settlement. Should he live to age . 80. he will be paid a total of $11 million to '. compensate him for medical costs as well as wages he could have otherwise earned. “Scoci was 6 when he sneaked into the zoo with his brother and a friend. The trio scaled the zoo's perimeter fence and tried to catch the attention of what Scott thought were •big., dogs on the ocher side of the second fence." . Tell me. Ann. if a young person the same age had lost a limb to cancer, what would he get? The young man in the article should gel at most job training, an artificial limb and a lecture, not to posh life for the rest of his ■ days. Many people have pain and suffering through no fault of their own and get nothing — Phoenix. Dear Phoenix: 1 don't know enough about this case to make a judgment. Perhaps the . court felt the zoo didn't do enough to kxp people from climbing into the cages. Where ' MASHED POTATOES and GRAVY G.^ Coourn’*0'00^ Hastings High School Cafeteria Cafeteri 500 to 700 p m S5JM) Freeport Avenue. Elame Mitchell and the Doo Thompsons are great-grandparents. The G.R. Press carried a wedding photo of Rebecca Lynn Tidball and Donald Lea DeHaan Jr. The groom's parenu are residents ** of Grand Rapids and Holland. The bride’s ^’ parenu are Dave and Carol Tidball, local. Amy, David and Matthew Tidball were in the wedding party. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met on Feb. 8. with 24 present. John Waite, president, read some 18K7 letters to the editor of the Hastings. Banner, in which the writer championed the virtues of the new village of Lake Odessa, which had six stores in the building process, but yet no houses. He wrote of the envy of residenu and Woodland and Bonanza concerning the new town, which would be oo the railroad. The LOAHS now has 118 paid members. The feature of the evening was Jan Smith’s • slide show of John Ball Park in iu early days. " * Jan is an animal keeper with care of snow ’ t» leopards and otters among others. The original gift of 40 acres of land by John Ball was for city use and iu first purpose was of being a part with flowers and plantings. The '■> transformation into a zoo was rather acciden-"' tai, with rabbits the first animal followed by owls. Even those creatures provided an attrac- -i* tion. which increased the attendance. There » was a pavilion used for dances and those ■ events drew thousands during the year. The Laker Log. alumni publication of Lake ' r Superior State University, carried an item • about William Dixon of Woodland. Class of < 1973, being elected president of a water quali- H ty organization. Lisa Hessler of Clarksville was listed in an obituary as a surviving daughter of James *• Meyer, retired science teacher of Belding High School. Those who attended Central United * Methodist Church Sunday were treated to S songs by the children's choir, the Sonshiners -*» and the bell choir. Christine Cunningham was '• organist and Alan Goodemoot was pianist/accompanist for the choirs. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller of Bellevue were Sunday guests of the Ron Cunningham fami­ ly. They were thus able to see granddaughter Jacquie play the handbells. Tuesday, Feb. 20. is the last day to register J» for voting in the presidential primary coming “)• in March. One can now register not only with —one’s township/clerk, but also with the/^j secretary of state office or by the mail-in ap­ plication available from the county clerk's office. The Ionia County Board of Realtors, in a • recent annual meeting, gave awards to lop- ; selling agenu/brokers. Phil McClelland of j Eagle Point and Coldwell Banker Lakewood Agency topped $3 million in sales." Duffy ; McClelland from the same agency sold at least $1 million. as did Terry Jordan of Yager Realty. In the half-million bracket. Wayne Musbach and Duane Yarger received awards. Second grades students and teachers from West Elementary had a visit to the Lake Odessa Depot Museum last week. John Waite welcomed them and their questions He noted a great-difference in questions coming from that age group than from the fourth-grades who have been visiting in recent yean in the fall. John showed them many pictures of how the town looked in years past S-j �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... i ■•*--- . ’ T ■ ■ - . I The Life of Leonard Slater By Joyce F. Welnbrecht (Written by Mary M. Lewis Hoyt-1907. for Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society A modest slab, bearing the simple record of lhe birth and death of the Rev. Leonard Slater marks a mound of earth in Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo, and to the casual observe* it expresses nothing of great interest. However, to the few descendants of this reverend man and the still fewer friends who recall him. this mound holds a memory especially dear. In lhe early history of Michigan, the name of Leonard Slater was a familiar one, and up to lhe time of his death, in 1866. he was look­ ed upon as a man of marked prominence. As a missionary to the Indians of this state and as a man of sturdy character, which served as an example to many in the days when Michigan was in the process of making, he gained a name worthy to be handed down. He was bom in Worchesier. Mass.. Nov. 16. 1802. His mother was Scotch and his father. Peter Slater, was one of the par­ ticipants in the Boston Tea Party, in which, disguised as an Indian he did his part in emp­ tying the tea into Boston Harbor. The Slater family emigrated from England at an early day. A brother of Peter Slater learned the cotton spinner's trade of the celebrated Arkwright in Lancashire. England, and being denied the right of bringing machinery to this country, set up from memory what was necessary to the successful running of a cotton mill. This man established the first Sunday school and the first Bible class, and the first grammar school in Pawtucket. R.l. With an ancestry in whom courage and perseverance were dominating principles, we would naturally look for like qualities in their descendants, and that Leonard Slater inherited their spirit of patriotism is clearly shown in the last public act of his life in offering his ser­ vices lo the Christian commission during the war of the rebellion and without pay. going into hospital work in Tennessee and this too in his declining years after the strenuous life he had heretofore lived. To this spirit of patriotism so clearly shown was joined a broad humanitarianism which early caused him to study for the ministry with an earnest desire of being sent out as a mis­ sionary. Mr. Slater studied under the Rev. Jonathan Going, and at the Baptist triennial convention, held in 1826, was appointed mis­ sionary to western Indians. A few weeks after receiving the appoint­ ment. he was united in marriage May 29. 1826. to Marry French Ide of Claremont. N.H.. a woman greatly beloved and respected, who proved an able helpmeet, in­ deed bearing patiently the trials of pioneer life and winning the love of all. savages and while settiers alike. Bidding farewell to parents and friends, the young couple started soon after on this mis­ sion. and their bridal trip was made through the wild woods of Michigan's territory, and the latter part of the journey, that is. from Detroit to Niles, was performed on horseback through an unbroken wilderness, by following an Indian trail and guided only by blazed trees. Their goods were sent around the lakes lo Grand Haven and from Grand Haven to Grand Rapids in a rowboat. When the boxes finally reached them at Niles, they were badly damaged and stained by waler. Arriving in the course of their journey at what is now Kalamazoo and finding no bridge across its river, they forded it al the old for­ ding place below the hill, where then stood the old Rix Robinson trading post and where now lies Riverside Cemetery. From this elevation, they caught their first view of Kalamazoo valley as it lay in ail its virgin loveliness and unbroken wilderness of trees and shrubs, with lhe broad river winding in and out below. They were charmed with the view and here at the request of Mr. Slater, his body lies today, his-faithful wife and daughter. Emily, beside him. Proceeding on their journey and coming in sight of their destination, the Carey mission, where on now stands the city of Niles, two In­ dians came running from a wigwam with loaded muskets and fired them into the air. Such a salute on their arrival was quite startl­ ing. but it was explained that the firing was because an Indian had just died and this was done to make the departed spirit know that it must not come back to trouble the living. They remained but a short time at the Carey mission (lhe reason for which is given later) and the spring of 1827 saw them settled at the The new marker on Chief Noonday's grave, Prairieville Township. Thomas mission, situated on what is now the present site of the city of Grand Rapids, and here for lhe next nine years they labored very successfully among the Ottawa Indians, hav­ ing charge of about 150 families. In the woods all about them were twice or three times as many more. Lewis Cass, the territorial governor, took a great interest in both the Carey and Thomas missions, com­ mending the zeal and faithfulness of those in charge. Mr. Slater's labors were not confined to the Indians alone. He served in several capacities in the new settlement. He was made a justice of the peace and he was die first postmaster in Grand Rapids, receiving his appointment from President Andrew Jackson. Dec. 22, 1832. serving as such for the next four years. Where now stands the flourishing city of Grand Rapids, there were in the early days ] two Indian villages known as Upper and Lower villages, the Upper being presided over by an Ottawa chief No-no-qua-he-zich (middle of the day) by name, commonly call­ ed Noonday, a friendly, industrious Indian. who always worked for the good of his peo­ ple. He was one of the first to obtain favor among the white people, and being a man of excellent habits was of great assistance to them. He was of fine physique and stood fully six feet in height, was well proportioned and no­ ble in appearance and possessed great muscular strength. He fought with the British in lhe war of 1812. It was generally believed that his hand applied the torch at the burning of Buffalo. This, however, has been disputed, but certain it is that he took an active part in that memorable battle, and his savage nature led him to do acts which in after life he greatly deplored. It is a well known fact that both the Chip­ pewa and Ottawa tribes fought with the English in the War of 1812. Noonday witnessed the killing of Tecumseh at lhe battle of lhe Thames. He was on his (Noonday's) right when he fell, stricken by the hand of Col. Richard M. Johnson of Ken­ tucky. afterward vice president. When asked how he knew it was Col. Johnson he said. “General Cass took me to see lhe Great Father Van Buren at Washington. I went to the great wigwam and there 1 saw lhe same man that killed Tecumseh. I looked at him in the face and said 'Kine Kin A Pool Tecumseh.' that is. ‘You kill Tecumseh.”' which fact was not denied by Col. Johnson. To get a history of any Indian who fought on the side of the British has ever been a dif­ ficult task, but through Mr. Slater's assistar/'e. several facts were gained from Noonday. This statement is vouched for by several who heard it from Noonday and it was published as a fact in the “Century Magazine" of June 1885. The memory of Chief Noonday is worthy a monument in the Richland cemetery. Is not someone willing to lead in seeing that a suitable one is erected to his memory before even that is lost? He died in 1855 or 1856. (There are now. in 1996. two monuments in memory of Chief Noonday, one on lhe north end of Gull Lake on M-43 and the second on Cressey Road just off from Lockshort Road, both in Barry County.) Chief Noonday was quite advanced in years when the missionaries came to Grand Rapids, but he made them welcome. He showed them the salt springs and the gypson works, pro­ bably those at plaster industry, quietly - Locally owned and developed - ^! Quality construction by Peterson rz Construction of Hastings “Barry County’s Finest Condominium Project" Cherry HiB Estates D is Bam, County s finest condo­ minium development Bmh in the rolling hills adjacent to the Hastings Country Club Starting at *107.500 For information or private showing Cail 616-945-4776 » I*••<*» ■w'-inu iva*' I»3. KEV. I.EllNAlth SLATKU. remarking on the springs that the “spirits fed them." Noonday was among Mr. Slater's first con­ verts and proved a valuable help to him in many ways. When be was baptized in the Grand River hundreds of Indians gathered on its banks to witness the rite, which was new to them. Indians love a contest of any kind, and when they saw Mr. Slater and Noonday in the water together they thought a tussle was im- pending, and when Mr. Slater put Noonday under lhe water the banks rang with "Tah Yah! Tah Yah! Kitchee Mokomon ne turn." (Hurrah! Hurrah! while man got him down first). The last trial ever held under lhe Indian law was in the fall of 1840. near Middleville, in Barry County, when it fell to Noonday to try a man. Louis Gcnreau. of his own tribe, for murdering his wife. He found him guilty and pronounced sentence of banishment upon him and confiscation of property. This sentence was executed in strict accordance with the decision of Noonday and acquiesced in by all his tribe. This man was later sent to Jackson (prison) Little by little they yielded their rights to the white man. Noonday foresaw their destiny and his predictions have been fulfilled. An in­ ferior race must yield to a superior one. who will have no respect for any rights except their own. It may be well in passing to say of Noonday that he remained true to the principles of his faith in Christianity and when the mission was removed to Prairieville (Barry County) in 1836, he accompanied the others and could always be depended upon by Mr. Slater for assistance. His perfect knowledge of the In­ dian nature, coupled with a sagacity and forethought, which had caused him to rank high among them as a chief, showed him clearly what was needed for the Indian at the time, and also what was required of him after abandoning Indian habits. He had no children of his own. but adopted several. He died at the advanced age of 98 and was buried beside his wife, near where the old mission once stood. A plain marble slab once marked lhe spot where lhe noble chieftain lay. but that has been demolished and nothing now remains to mark the burial place and the ground above him has been plowed over (1907). (In 1995, a red marble marker was placed on the spot.) The Slaters settled on the east bank of the river near the island, with Indian wigwams all about them, and here was bom to them. Aug. 12. 1827. Sarah Emily Slater, the first white child bom in Grand Rapids. As soon as Noon­ day heard of the event, he came to the house with his wife. Som-an-o-quc, making great rejoicing and praising Manitou, who had shown such favor to his tribe in bringing them a white babe, and he gave her a name. Soman-o-que. which was also his wife's name and all the Indians called her the "Little Som-ano-quc." On account of the great demands made upon the mother, the babe was given into the hands of an Indian woman to nurse and was treated much as an Indian mother would treat her own. Slinging her across her back she was carried in one position so long that the child's head grew imperfect and a partial paralysis ensued, bringing on a spasmodic action of the eye. This was a grief to them all and to the young mother especially. Two other children came to them in this home. George and Frances, and these three were the first three white children boro in Grand Rapids. Later three more were bom in Barry County, making a family of six children, but of them none could take the place with the Indians of the “Little Som-ano-quc." She soon learned to babble their words in her childish voice. Indeed, to such an extent had the older children taken up the Indian tongue that they had to be sent io their relatives in the east to be taught to speak their ow n language On the journey they spoke and sang freely in the Indian tongue much to the entertainment of the people they met in mak­ ing the journey. The little Emily was allowed to wander at will, and one day took her way to the river bank with a new tin cup in her hand and being thirsty, thought to help herself from the river. She found the little cup would float and she let it go. It floated out in the clear water up to the mission house. The mother, seeing it. called for het child, but no childish voice responded. She thought of the river, oh. the river, the rapids! The mother flew toward the rapids and she saw on the water the little blond head, the curls just beginning to turn with the stream. One minute more, the flight of the mother, one moment delayed and little Emily would have been beyond recall. When Emily was but a child she began teaching the younger Indian children, for a child may teach what it knows as well as an older person. How fast or how much they learned we may not know, but we do know that her faithfulness and devotion to the work continued as long as did the mission. Mrs. Slater found it difficult to manage ac­ cording to the New England customs, as she herself had been taught. She instructed daily in the mission school and for their own benefit taught the Indian girts to assist her in housekeeping, but sometimes without warn­ ing their nomad instincts would seize them and they would suddenly vanish like a flock of deer, away to some berry swamp or woods or lake, leaving the mistress of the house to knead into loaves a great trough of dough and do ocher necessary work. They had no more idea of the constraining properties of domestic life than the squirrels that chattered in the trees around the mission house. It would not be a difficult matter for us to frame excuses for these children of the forest, who heard in lhe sighing of the wind through the trees the gentle voice of the Manitou, and his voice raised in anger, in the roar of the tor­ nado or the thunder. The confidence of the Indian is gained slow­ ly. His stolidity is for the most part assumed, put on in the presence of the white man. He is communicative if he thinks you are his friend, but if confidence is betrayed , there is a lapsing into sullen distrust. (To be continued.) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF MILL STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a pub­ lic hearing in the City Hall. Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan on Monday. February 26. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of Mill Street from the East Right-of-Way line of Cass Street to the Thomapple River as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be file with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468, or call TDD call relay service 1 -800-649-3777. Blrth Announcement Chris and Annette (Meyers) Bloswick from Mackinac Island, are the proud parents of a boy. John Wesley, bom at the Petosky Hospital, December 27. 1995. He weighed in at eight pounds and five ounces. The Bloswicks have two other children. Christopher 12. and Hannah. 7. at home. The grandparents are Wesley and Lucille Meyers of Sunfield and Ruby Bloswick of St. Ignace. BOY, Marc Shane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 16 at 7:36 a m. to Kathy Stenberg and Morris Reigler. Hastings, weighing 4 lbs.. 15*6 ozs. and 17 inches long GIRL, M»-7 Lorraine, bom at Blodgett Hospital or January 21 at 4:56 p.m. to Angela and Andy Thompson. Middleville, weighing 9 lbs.. 4M ozs. and 21K inches long. Macy has a big sister named Hayley. Alanis Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 28 at 12:21 p.m. to TracyMartinez and Alan Endsley Sr.. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. M oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, GIRL, Sierra Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 31 at 8:04 a.m. to Theresa and Rick Elkins. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20^ inches long. BOY, Paul Joseph Pelfrey, bom at Blodgett Hospital to Cecil and Sue Pelfrey of Lake Odessa on Jan. II. 1996 at 2:37 p.m.. weighing 8 lbs.. 15Vi ozs. and 21 inches long. Paul is welcomed home by his brothers Max­ well and Mitchell. Proud grandparents are Harley and Glenda Pelfrey and Charlie and Rosie Collins, all of Hastings. Sierra Anne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 17 at 11:45 a.m. to Anne Browne and John W. Gutschler. Wayland, weighing 8 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, BOY, Dakota Daniel Keith Raison, bom Feb. 4. 1996 to Sara Ayres and Brian Raison of Saranac, weighing 6 lbs.. 9 ozs. and 19Vi in­ ches long. Welcoming “Koty" home is big sister. Brianru Raison and grandparents Dan and Joy Ayres and William and Carol Raison of Saranac. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner —• Thursday, February 15, 1996 Middle School students work, learn at leadership conference A variety of subjects were explored at a leadership conference for Hastings Middle School students, led by Ken Roberts from Sturgis. As a self acceptance activity, the students filled out a questionnaire by interviewing a partner that they didnl know well. They then introduced their partner to the rest of the group noting special or unique things about that person. Dividing into groups, the students learned about group leadership, finding that there are many kinds of leadership styles. In each group, the students round there were members who displayed certain easily identified types of behavior or leadership styles. They heard about 'the leapcr.' lhe analyst.' the looker*, the critic* and the clown* as leaders. An effective group leader learns to utilize each of these different behaviors or leadership styles to help a group achieve its goals, they Separating into groups at the First Baptist Church, the students from Hastings Middle school start their leadership seminar. Principal Mike Spahr does the 'Getting to Know You' segment of a self­ acceptance activity. He is interviewing student Aaron Keller to find out about him, so may not start a discussion or judge his answers. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES BID FOR PURCHASE OF 1996 TRUCK WITH DUMP BODY The City of Hastings, Michigan, will accept bids for purchase of one (1) 1996 buck with dump body and equipment. Complete specifications and bidding forms are available at the office ol the City Clerk/Treasurer, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Bids will be accept­ ed unbl 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5.1996 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address. learned. An opinion poll was taken by lhe students for their views on chemicals, and behaviors of concern were also identified. The students learned refusal skills, keeping in mind the three goals of those skills; keep your friends, have fun and stay ou, of trouble. Roberts is the "Youth and Family Coordinator" for the city of Sturgis, which has almost 20,000 in its school district, and 10,000 residents in the city itself. "1 stress to lhe students that you're the only person you will live with the rest of yout life. If you don’t live your life who will?" While exploring the expectations of adults and students, he said, they learn that "after all CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES BID FOR SALE OF TRUCK WITH DUMP BODY PUBLIC NOTICE The Zoning Board of Appeals of Hastings will hold their meetings the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. These meetings will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Notice is hereby given that the Hasbngs Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. February 20. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall. Council Chambers, to consider a variance request by Mr. Stephen Hoke to waive setbacks required in City Zoning Ordinance Section 3.173(3) for the property located at 943 W. Clinton Street Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945-2468, or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. The Board of Review (BOR) will meet at 9:00 AM. on March 5. 1996 at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 Norris Road. Delton. MI 49046 to review the Assessment Roll. The BOR will meet with the public on March 11 th from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM: and from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM: and March 12thfrom 1 KM) PM until 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM: and any additional days if necessary to hear appeals. For appointment call (616) 623-2664. The equalization ratios and multipliers by classification for 1996 are as fol­ lows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Developmental Ratio(%) 49.79 50.00 50.00 49.06 40.68 Multiplier 1.0042 1.0000 1.0000 1.0192 1.2291 The BOR will hear protest of assessed value, taxable value, property classi­ fication or percentage of qualified agricultural property exemption assigned by the Assessor. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids for services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities at BOR upon three (3) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk by writing to the address above or calling (616) 623-2664. Lloyd S. Goyings. Supervisor Prairieville Township more discussion between students and teachers, and parenu and teachers." he said, a "The whole idea is to have a little fun afd work on communication skills." The leadership event look place at the First Baptist Church last week. Geiger named to House subcommittee­ PUBLIC NOTICE The Downtown Development Authority of Hastings will hold their meetings the third Thursday of each month at 8:15 a.m. These meetings will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. The City of Hastings will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being consid­ ered at the hearing upon five days notice to the Clerk for the City of Hastings. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should cont'ct rhe Clerk for the City of Hastings by writing or calling the clerk at (616) 945-2468. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW Class is said and done, lhey are really rxetty much lhe same." "I like the frank and open discussion. We help develop awareness and look at thingem a different way. I hope to be a catalyst flr The City ol Hastings, Michigan, will accept bids for the sale ol one (1) 1983 Chevrolet tandem axle truck with dump body. This truck can be inspected at the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 225 North Street in Hastings, Michigan. Bids will be accepted unbl 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5,1996 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly. Bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Hastings will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being consid­ ered at the hearing upon five days notice to the Clerk for tiie City of Hastings. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Clerk for the City of Hastings by writing or calling the clerk at (616) 945-2468. One of the groups of Hastings Middle School students begin building a f standing object as high as they can with material provided. The students leai that the exercise demonstrates different styles of leadership. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Rcim ttvrr tiiay Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene in the City Assessor's Office, City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan on: March 5th and 6th 900 a_m. to Noon - 1 OO p.m. to 400 p.m. And as many days as may be necessary to review, correct, and equalize the 1996 assessment roll. SALES REPRESENTATIVE Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone (616) 945-2468 Th* Prudential, one of the Ext. 15 for an appointment. ing ethical, motivated, quality­ conscious individuals to enter Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows.^ RATIO 50.00 COMMERCIAL 50 00 INDUSTRIAL 50.00 RESIDENTIAL 50.00 DEVELOPMENTAL 50.00 PERSONAL FACTOR 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1 (XXX) 1.0000 The Cily will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice lo the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945-2468, or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk our representative training proCn. Train part-time without ing your current job, and assume full responsibilities. Full lime positions offer com­ prehensive benefits package, training salary plus commis­ sion, individualized training Carolyn Rogen The Prudential 1231 E. BeWme N.E. Suite 120 Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 (800) 435-4502 EOt MRA-95 2326 State Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa^ has been named to the House Appropriations Family Independence Agency Subcommittee by Speaker of lhe House Paul Hi I legends. "Rep. Geiger’s leadership qualities and broad knowledge of lhe issues made him • prime candidate for the position," Hillegonds said. "He never hesitates to tackle lhe tough issues confronting our state." Geiger, who represents all of Barry County and half of Ionia County in the 87th District, said he is honored to have been chosen by House leaden to serve on the newly named panel. It was formerly know* as the Social Services Subcommittee. "Since taking office, I have strived to make government more efficient and usccfriendly." Geiger said. "This appointment air lows me to pursue that goal further Many changes are in store for Michigan's welfarb system and I'm looking forward to serving on such a vital subcommittee." Appropriations is the largest House com­ mittee, delegating more than $28 billion to' stale departments, agencies and programs, and it works with the governor on the state budget. It is divided into 16 subcommittee^ to handle specific spending legislation. . . "There's no better way to serve the people of Michigan than to wisely monitor their tax, dollars." Geiger said. “Committees are where all spending decisions begin." .q Recent executive orders to combine the departments of Public Health and Mental Health in the Department of Community* Health and change the name of the1 Department of Social Services to the Family Independent Agency has led to the assign­ ment. Besides his recent appointment, Geiger also serves as chairman of the Judiciary, viefc chairman of the Corrections and vice chair-, man of the School Aid and Department o£ Education subcommittees. LEGAL E NOTICES: PUBLICATION AND NODCC OF NEARING Fit* No 96 21836 NC In th* mott*r of Tofrml Mori* McDonold. Social Security Numb*r 385-04-8976 TAKE NOTICE: On W*dn**day March 20. 1996 ot 11:00 a.m.. tn th* probot* courtroom. 220 W. Court St., Halting* Michigan. b*for« Hon. RICHARD H. February 13. 1996 Tomrni Mort* McOonold 112 E. CoHo» St. Halting* Ml 49058 (JIS) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15, 1996 — Page 11 BISD provides more than special education by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Mention the Barry Intermediate School District, and perhaps its special education programs come to mind. The district provides programs for the 'trainable mentally impaired.' 'severely mentally impaired.' 'pre­ primary impaned. 'hearing and visually impaired.' and children with 'multiple impairments.' A less familiar service provided by the BISD is professional development for teachers and administrators in its two school districts. Hastings and Delton. "We've enlarged our efforts in professional development to lhe teachers and administrators in the local school districts as well as adjacent school districts." said Pam Kirby, special education coordinator for the district. The latest inservice given by the BISD was a recent forum to help facilitate language growth in early children's classrooms. Presented by speech pathologists Susan Egelkraut. Suzanne Heath and Jan VanLinder. lhe program was aimed a. those involved with pre-school aged children. Kirby said. Discussed were ways to improve language in the very young by using with such familiar and every day events such as snack times, Kirby said. Speech therapists, staff from Headstart and the Hastings School's B4s program along with aides in pre-primary special education programs attended the in-service, she said. Lenten series starts Feb. 22 Aurohn Lake Conservation easement to protect county land The Southwest Michigan Land Conservan­ cy (SWMLC) has received a 153-acre conscrvaion easement covering all of Aurohn Lake arid 400 feet of frontage on Whitefish Lake, file miles south of Hastings, in Baltimore Township. The conservation easement is a gift from Dr. Kensinger Jones and Alice Jones of fUaltags and includes extensive wawds and agricultural land adjacent to both lakes "This is a historic day for local protec­ tion." said Frank Ballo of Delton, chair of the conservancy's Land Protection Committee and Barry County Subcommittee. "The Jones property is both a natural and agricultural site and is SWMLC's first project in Barry Coun­ ty. This is the sun of a new era in the preser­ vation of local farmland and wild places." Though relatively uncommon in Michigan and practically unknown locally. conservation easements have been popular for decades in eastern U.S. and are specifically authoriz­ ed by Michigan law. Conservation easements allow landowners to protect their land, in perpetuity, against development of other uses they deem inappropriate. Under the terms of the conservation ease ment. Dr. and Mrs. Jones retain title to the land and the right to convey that land to another owner in the future This casement dues not give the public access to the land, but the Joneses did allow for the conservancy to schedule one nature education field trip per year. The Joneses acquired the lake and land in two parcels in the late 1960s "We bought it because it was beautiful, and a great place to escape to." says Alice Jones, "while we lived in Detroit and Chicago, it was our weekend retreat. It wasn't until our return from Southeast Asia, where Ken had been working, that we decided lo live, full­ rime. on the farm." "h was easy for her. she grew up in the country." adds her husband, but for me it was really a whole new wiy of life." ! With guidance from John Hamp and Walt Summers of the Barry County Soil and Water Conservation District, lhe Joneses plinned a small Angus beef cattle operation, did Mime selective timbering cutting, improved the lake, and built a home overlooking the lake. They became full-time Barry County residents in 1974. Their adventures in chang­ ing lifestyles are recounted in the b»x»k "A Cail From The Country." published by Wilderness Adventure Press tn 1989 "Early on I was appointed to the County Hanning and Zoning Commission." says JCen. "and became acutely aware of the way laadwmbemg broken up into small holdings with resultant loss of farmland and habitat Alice and I became part of the Barry County Futunng group and again we could pee the continuing concern over the way rural areas were being changed '' ; "It seemed inevitable." continues Alice, "’but we wanted to try to keep our acreage the. way it is. for as long as possible So when we heard about the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy we attended one of their meetings and decided they could help us." A group from the Conservancy walked the land and was impressed with its diversity and beauty The group members drew up the necessary papers and the Joneses reviewed them with Hastings attorney Dave Dimmers. In December. 1995 lhe negotiations were completed and the conservation casement signcxHn the Joneses' living room. The Joneses or their heirs may build one ad­ ditional residence with outbuildings, and may continue, with some limitations, their present agricultural operation, including selective hardwood management. They may also hunt, fish and make low-impact recreational use of the property However, the donors may not develop the property The conservation easement has been recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds and all terms of the conservation easement are permanently binding on all future owners of the land. Conservation easements protect land by defining its current use and potential re­ quirements for future management. Ballo said the Joneses' easement allows for continued agricultural use. limited logging and the con­ struction of one additional residence on the north side of Aurohn Lake. The Joneses easement also identifies several wooded areas which will remain uncut to pro­ vide wildlife habitat. "The open space pro­ tected through this easement will provide a scenic view for generations to come." Ballo said. Conservation easements made to a qualified conservation organization like SWMLC generally result in federal and state income jx deductions, and for those with estates large enough to be taxed, estate tax savings. "In the right situations, conservation easements are great planning and tax reduc­ tion tools for land owners." said legal counsel. Robert Pleznac of Kalamazoo, "but SWMLC strongly recommends that potential easement donors get the advice of their own lawyer and tax counsel. The right to property tax reduction, based on the grant of a conser­ vation easement which limits the highest and best use of the property, was established in 1995 precedential decision of the Michigan Tax Tribunal." Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy serves a nine-county region which includes Allegan. Barry. Bemen. Branch. Calhoun. Cass. Kalamazoo. St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties The conservancy protects the natural diversity and beauty of southwestern Michigan by preserving significant land and scenic areas and fostering appreciation for and understanding of the environment. According to Ballo. they plan to have occa­ sional guided tours of the Jones property sur­ fing this spring. A formal public dedication of the easement will take place later this year. "Going to that first meeting really opened our eyes." say Ken and Alice Jones. "Il's a practical way to make sure our grandkids and theirs can see one little piece of Michigan that's still wild and rural. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Feb. 13, 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. "Hands of Lent" will be the focus of weekly worship themes of this year's annual Lenten Lunch and Devotions series, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Ministerial As­ sociation. The series, to be held each Thursday from Feb. 22 through March 28. will be hosted by Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St. (across from Tendercare Nursing Home) in Hastings. All are welcome. Lunch begins at noon and worship and prayer begin at 12:30. ending by 1 p.m. There is a freewill donation for the meal. This community gathering is an opportu­ nity for informal fellowship and worship with fellow Christians from ocher churches, said the Rev. Michael Anton, host pastor. The worship programs are: • Feb. 22. "Our Hands - Our Portraits" by Pastor Michael Anton of Grace Lutheran Church. ji " • Feb. 29. "Inobcent HandaTby canduiafe John Huntley of lhe First Presbyterian Church. । • March 7. "Folded Hands," by Pastor Buff Coe of First United Methodist Church. • March 14. "The Accusing Finger." by Father Chuck Fischer of Si. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. • March 21. "Helping Hands." by Pastor Kay Pratt of lhe Dowling Country Chapel United Methodist Church. • March 28. "Nailed Hands," by Father Chuck McCabe of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The Lenten Luncheon and Devotions sc­ ries was initiated in 1970 by Pastor Stan Buck of the First United Methodist Church and locations were rotated among the Pres­ byterian. Lutheran and Methodist churches. Later. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Emmanuel Episcopal joined in the rota­ tion schedule. Eventually, it was adopted as a program of the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Jan Kirby, (left) coordinator of special education programs at Barry Intermediate School District, introduces speech pathlogolists (left to right) Suzanne Heatn. Susan Eglekraut and Jan VanLinder at last week's inservice. Breaking into smaller groups. Heath talked about improving young children s language skills through an. VanLinder concentrated on enhancing language through literature, and Egelkraut explained how finger play could work to help in language skills. Kirby explained. There was also time for questions from those who attended Other subjects used for professional training this year were programs on Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and non-violent crisis intervention. Coming up is training on "Differentiating Instruction in Mixed Ability Classrooms." which will feature Dr. Nora Martin from Eastern Michigan University as the speaker, and "Changing Assessment Practices" with Cynthia Chngman from the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Administrators in the district have already had the opportunity to hear an attorney explain civil rights legislation, and disciplining students with disabilities. Instruction in CPR will also be given to staff at the BISD. "Some will have had the training before, for others it will be new information." Kirby said. "At the beginning of the year, we send out needs assessments to lhe teachers and administrators, and use the suggestions to provide programs." she said. "The Hastings and Delton schools provide in-district training, the BISD provides professional development training and the teachers can go to other schools in adjacent ISDs lo learn." she said. "The feedback 1 get from the public is that they want lhe programs we provide to be here, so we're trying to provide them." = Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... WORLD TRAVEL SERIES For your insurance < all Farmers Insurance Group Narrated by... Tom Sterling Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50* drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. Friday, Feb. 16 • 7PM GARY BEGG, LUTCF Tickets anMto am. door A<«rt GABY BEGG AGENCY Aim, Ham, Lift, CanmwiM t»S MChgm. HMngt Ml 490M B4S-4454 Fax: B45-B914 “An Alaskan Autumn” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Hastings High School Lecture Hall Before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and at intermission... Enjoy the music of Russ Nash at the organ Joshua Alan McConnon. Middleville and Jennifer Marie Larners, Comstock Park Bruce Devere Campbell. Dowling and San­ dra Lynn Hakken. Dowling. LEGAL NOTICE: p.m Board membar* prasanf- Mi I lor. Harper. Cook. Lewis. Absent O Brian Also present Cnty Comm. Newman Fire Chief and 6 citizens. Approved lewis Rood blacktop protect Fire Dept. Report received. Approved 2 fire dept, purchases. Discussed summons received 1-25-96 Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller. Supervisor (2 15) Prime Building Sites For Sale Prime building sites available on Hastings Country Club. Approximately 7 acres. Will divide or build to suit. (616) 945-4776 A heartfelt thank you from all of us at Consumers Power Company On Saturday. February 3. a natural gas equipment failure resulted in a service interruption to about 380 of our customers who live near Barlow Lake. Our employees from Hastings. Kalamazoo and Greenville were able to restore service by midnight. To our customers who were without natural gas service, we thank you for your patience and cooperation. We also thank Yankee Springs Golf Course for allowing us to use their facilities as a command center and the Barry County Sheriff's posse for assisting us throughout our restoration work. All of us at Consumers Power extend our heartfelt thanks for your show of support. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Wrestling’s dominance is widely seen in Barry County There ain't no disputing it. wrestling is king in Barry County. And I am reminded of this as I travel from Hastings, to Middleville, to Delton, lo Lakewood and to Vermontville. Wrestling's area power sometimes puts a stranglehold on the accomplishments of the other winter sports teams. Sure Barry County has Lakewood's volleyball and some very respectable varsity basketball teams, but the majority of the season's championships come not surprisingly from the wrestling programs. So why is the area so powerful in this grappling sport. Some experts (or even journalists) may say that there is an explanation for this dominance. Possibly it's because of lhe area's rural setting Or just maybe we can trace it back to the early life morals that our kids are brought up on? (Folks sports aren't that deep, and nor should they be. In my personal opinion, wrestling is king here because of the coaches, lhe talented wrestlers, the talented teams and the emphasis that the sport generates in Barry County. Same way hockey is the most popular and most awarding sport for kids growing up in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan.) Middleville's Tom Lehman has coached 22 years and the last six have brought lhe Trojans an O-K Blue title. His team has ranked high in the Class B charts during previous seasons and it remains there today. Dave Furrow has led the Saxons program for 20 years. In 1995. Hastings shared the Twin Valley title with Harper Creek and tn 1996 they placed second to Forest Hills Central in the O-K White. New league, same success. Bob Veitch is a 14-year veteran at the helm of Lakewood's program and his team finished second in the Capital Circuit to powerhouse Eaton Rapids. Being on top is not unusual for this Vikings program And Chris Ricketts has been at Maple Valley for some 17 years and like the other area programs, continues to reload and not rebuild from year to year. These men work their magic with a gifted core of wrestlers At Hastings there are grapplers like Luke Noteboom (103). Craig Bowen (135) and Chns Allen (145). Dehon-Kellogg, which lied with Pennfield for the KVA title, has Joe Daniels (125). Robert Isom (145) and Dan Smith (189). Coach Aaron Tabor apparently prefers team goals to individual ones and that shows in how the Panthers compete And the list goes on and on. Middleville: Steve Lehman (189). Luke Middleton (152). Lakewood: Nick Boucher (103). Jason Curtis (160). Maple Valley: Pat Lowe (130) and James Egan (103). In the 103-pound weight class alone Barry County has Noteboom's 31 wins. Boucher s 39 victories and James Egan's victorious slate. Still, records mean little once districts start. Al that time each wrestler may as well be 0-0, as one fall could mean the end of the season. But. here in Barry County the wrestling scene is quite optimistic and the coaches, the individual wrestlers and the talented teams make it all possible. With this is mind, expect to see Barry County well-represented in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek on March 8-9. •Mike Hitch not only wants a new home for his Detroit Tigers, but also would prefer improvements to his Detroit Red Wings home or even a brand new facility. The Tigers are in desperate need of upgrading their facility, so in my opinion — remember 1 don't pay taxes to the city of Detroit — the new Tiger Stadium must be built. As far as the Wings’ home, downtown is where the arena should be built and if it is possibly call it Olympia II. •Hope College captured its second MIAA championship with a 97-68 victory against Olivet. In that game Matt Brown, a junior guard from Hastings, scored 12 points and Pal Stegeman. a freshman forward from Caledonia, added 10. The Flying Dutchmen then lost a 67-65 contest to Kalamazoo on Saturday, ending its 11-game winning streak and its first in 24 MIAA matchups. Hope, ranked No. 5 in this weeks NABC Division III poll, will close out the regular season campaign at Calvin on Saturday •The Michigan High School Football Coaches Association's Hall of Fame Banquet is March 16 and legendary Middleville coach Ray Page is one of 22 coaches being inducted. This year’s guest speaker is Fred Jackson, offensive coordinator at the University of Michigan. The event will take place at Crisler Arena and a $20 ticket will get you in the door. Wrestling districts open tonight at Hastings High > Tonight could either be the start of the post-season for the Hastings wrestling team or it could be the finish to the team's season. Knowing the importance of tonight's team districts make the Saxons a very hungry bunch. Hastings will wrestle against Lansing Waverly in one semifinal, while Lakewood faces East Lansing in the other. Both are scheduled to start al 6 p.m. at Hastings High. The two semifinal winners will square off for a district title. Hastings is hoping that they are the team still standing when the event comes to a close, but it won't be easy. Class A Waverly went 2-5 in the Capital Area Conference this season and finished sixth in the league standings. Still the Warriors are the only school besides No. I Holt to win the league crown during lhe last six wrestling campaigns. Dan George may be Waverly's top wrestler. George (125) was a conference champion this year and comes to Hastings with a 24-5-1 record Other Warriors with varsity experience include Mike Gamand (119). Lee Jones (275) and Dan Koenigsknechl (145). Now that the league season is completed. Hastings' Coach Dave Furrow is hoping that his squad will prepare itself for lhe next goal — Winning Districts. "This is history, now we must prepare for team and individual districts." Furrow said following Salurday's league championship. Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch has seen Hastings pull off a few district stunners in his days and would rather not see a repeal performance this time around. "I just know that they (Hastings) are ready for us to come." Veitch said. The last time the two Barry County teams met was two weeks ago at the Lakewood Duals. On that day. the Vikings took first with a 5-0 mark and the Saxons ended up 3-2 and lost lo Veitch's crew. Lakewood placed second overall in the Capital Circuit and third al lhe league meet. Chris Allen was a major part in Hastings’ second place finish in the O-K White tournament held Saturday at Hastings High. rAt the league meet, the Vikings won three weight classes with Nick Boucher (103), Phil Root (119) and Jason Curtis (160) doing the honors. Boucher leads the team with 39 victories. East Lansing. Lakewood's semifinal opponent, finished third in the Capita) Area and like Waverly have a young team. O-K White Conference Not bad for first timers. The Hastings' wrestling team had 13 wrestlers place in 14 weight classes and took second at the O-K White Conference tournament at Hastings High on Saturday. The Saxons, who shared the Twin Valley Conference crown with Harper Creek a year ago. scored 174 points. Forest Hills Central, a Class B powerhouse, took first-place honors with 225 1/2 points. Furrow was not disappointed with how his team fared in their inaugural season in the league. "I'm extremely pleased that 13 of the 14. placed." Furrow said. "We had a number of matches that were real close, but I certainly. can't quiver with second (place)." Luke Noteboom (103) and Chris Allen (145) both won weight class championships for the host Saxons. Noteboom, now 31-6, pinned Forest Hills Central's Noah Schout in 4:46 to earn hl> title. "I just wanted to keep moving," Noteboom said of his matchup with Schout. "I have him again in our districts." Furrow said that Noleboom is the first* freshman at Hastings to record 30 wins in his first season and has had "an outstanding year" <X Allen claimed his championship with a 0 decision against Forest Hills Central .v Malt Kashberger. For the two-time UM qualifier, the victory was almost fulfilling. ( "I thought 1 wrestled pretty well; it waq kind of a bitter-sweet victory because l! wanted to pin him." Allen said. "It jusd didn't work out. .J Craig Bowen (135). Kevin Morgan (171) and Jamie James (189) all placed second for lhe Hastings team Bowen dropped a 14-6 decision to Forest Hills Central's Mike Castillo. Morgan fell 4-1 to Central's Nick Erickson and Jam^f took Central's Art Romence to overtime' before losing a 4-2 thriller in championship, action. Ryan Rude (112), Tom Moore (140) and i Tim Easey (215) all finished third, while Ed Youngs (275), Jesse MacKenzie (II9)»« Michael Lipstraw (130) and Matt MacKenzie (160) also placed. Talk lo you soon. Hastings 64 Zeeland 9 Tom Moore, who placed third on Saturday, and the rest of the Hastings Saxons will face the Lansing Waverly Warriors in its semifinal tonight. Tough competition follows Hastings’ volleyball team Hastings' varsity spikers had to juggle its lineup on Monday and received some strong play in return. With Anne Burghdoff out with an injury. Summer Gillons replaced her in the Saxon starting lineup and responded with some sterling play. Still. Hastings could not match spikes with Caledonia and fell by a 15-3. 15-13 score. "In the second game, we settled down and played very well." Hastings Coach Peggy Boucher remarked “Our passing was much better, which allowed us to get things up." Tough competition has followed the Saxons the last few times on the court. League favorite Zeeland beat Boucher's team 15-1, 15-6 last Thursday . Rochelle Day and Jodi Songer each played well for Hastings. Day had two kills and one block, while Songer made one spike and two blocks. "Our hard work will pay off in the next couple of weeks." Boucher said. "We've played some incredibly tough competition, but we are playing much better." The Saxons play at Forest Hills Central tonight. Delton-Kellogg, Maple Valley matsmen compete Delton-Kellogg's second place finish to Pennfield in Salurday's Kalamazoo Valley meet was son of like a preseason baseball game The regular season — if you want lo call it that — came last night with the team districts at Maple Valley High. Scheduled to compete at Maple Valley were Delton-Kellogg, Pennfield. Maple Valley and Comstock. Coach Aaron Tabor s D-K Panthers placed second to the Pennfield Panthers at the league meet by a 205 1/2-187 count. The Service points, aces aid frosh spikers Call Amanda Strickland Hastings' ace in the hole The freshman volleyball player scored 11 service points in the team's 15-1. 15-13 victory over Caledonia on Monday. Strickland also had a big serving day last Saturday at the East Grand Rapids Tournament with 28 service points and five The varsity Saxons came up with &n easy? win against Zeeland last Thursday. Winners for Hastings were LukeNoteboom (103), Ryan Rude (112). Jessie* MacKenzie (119). Mike Lipstraw (130),; Craig Bowen (135). Tom Moore (14QJ4 Chris Allen (145). Matt MacKenzie (160), Kevin Morgan (171). Jamie James (189)/ Tim Easey (215) and Ed Youngs (275). two schools ended up sharing KVA top honors since D-K beat Pennfield earlier in the year. League champions for Delton-Kellogg included Joe Daniels (125). Robert Isom (140) and Dan Smith (189). Daniels pinned Galesburg-Augusta's Travis Hoogstraton in 1:04. Isom did the same to Pennfield’s Matt Travis and Smith defeated G-A’s Brian Garrett 10-2. Placing second for Tabor’s crew were Jason Stampfier (135). Rob Tack (145). CJ. Hicks (160) and James Vickery (171). Maple Valley finished third at the SMAA meet on Saturday with two champions and H Lions' title and James Egan (103) took the other with a pin that took just 24 seconds. M Mike Egan (112) and Foye Pierce (171), were lhe other two Maple Valley wrestlers k>, compete in a championship. D-K 38 4 G-A 37 .rt Delton-Kellogg earned first-place honor* for the Kalamazoo Valley Associationwrestling season with a slim 38-37 victor^ against Galesburg-Augusta last Thursday. * Winners for the Panthers included Jod Daniels (125). Nick Hanner (130), Robert Isom (140). Rob Tack (145). CJ. Hicks (160). James Vickery (171) and Dan Smith aces At East Grand Rapids Hastings made it to the semifinals before losing to Forest Hills Central 15-8.6-15. 15-7. Amy Songer also had a good day with 22 service points, eight aces and 13 kills. Erica Fulmer collected seven spikes and Sara Allerding made seven blocks. Free throw misses hinder frosh eagers Catholic Centra) made l-of-2 free throws in the final 1.2 seconds to help defeat Hastings' freshmen 53-52 on Tuesday. The Saxons were sluggish in lhe first quarter and trailed 16-6 after the first eight minutes. The team's “sloppy play", according to Coach Scott Allan, continued in lhe second stanza and Catholic Central look a 31-24 advantage into the half. A big turnaround occured in the third quarter, as Hastings outhustled Catholic Central to go in front 44-40. In the fourth quarter, the lead changed hands many times. Hastings had a chance in the final minute to possibly pull out the win. but missed two front ends of l-and-1 free throw opportunities. Jim Storms led Hastings with 17 points and Luke Warner added 10. Delton-Kellogg wrestling coach Aaron Tabor led his team into the Maple Valley regional on Wednesday. Saxon spirit Hastings' varsity cheerleaders dazzled the halttime crowd during Tuesday‘s basketball game with the Saxons and the Cougars from Grand Rapids Catholic Central. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15, 1996 — Page 13 Cougar eagers prove tough down the stretch Twice in the third quarter Hastings' vanity basketball team appeared to have Catholic (Chiral on the ropes, but spurt shooting and "It was a total team effort." Schils remarked. "And it was the best defense we've Schils also mentioned the all-out play of senior forward Ryan Gillons as important in 223-613; T. Wieland 203; R. Wieland 555; B. King 514; R Nichols 502; D Lambert 503; E. Olsen 503. in the second half. The Cougars also ran Boule reties away with the first quarter, outscoring the Kent Oil 47-29; Bennett Industries 42-34; Hecker Insurance 39W-36V4; Dorothy’s Hair Styling 38-38; Carlton Center Excavating 35 Vb~40Vb; DJ. Electric 26-50. Good Games and Series — L. Dawe 167; J. Gardner 155; J. Pettengill 141; M. Dull 150424; L. Elliston 191-526; E. Ulrich 174; N. Goggins 169444; T. Redman 154: S. Merrill 186-511; N. Potter 195; J. McMillen 169482. Spucons 24-9 on a 9-of-14 shooting spurt, impart of that’s good shooting, but we left sfcme guys open.” Hastings Coach Don Sfchils said. "All games we have a chance to wb if we get off to a good start.” 'Hastings trailed 36-22 al half, but three- (|Mnters helped them to get back into the Cfirst. Jeff Storrs and Fred Jiles nailed b^ck-to-back triples to make the score 40-32 l&h 5:40 left in the quarter. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 62-30; Varney's Stables 60 W-31W; Misfits 55-37; Eye and Em Spec. 4646; Nash Chiropractic 42-50; Lifestyles 40W-5IW; Hair Care Center 39-53; HAS Machine 37W-54W; Valley Realty 36-56. High Games and Series — T Christopher 231-518; L. Elhston 217-543; M. Snyder 205-518; M. Matson 163467; S. Merrill 167461; R Reichard 160455; Y Markley 179470; S. Drake 170449; R. Kuempel 160450; D. Keller 167439; J. Gardner 19O4I7; W. Purchis 180-388; E. Ulrich 170499; B Johnson 174437; C. Trumbull 133-378: C. Shellenbarger 169-395; K. Sutfin 180; L. Potter 169; M. Snow 175; B. Norris 179; P. Frederickson 167; E. Vanesse 189. 'Then Jiles connected on another three with $ seconds remaining in lhe third stanza to gpt Hastings within six. 45-39. ‘"Our goal was lo get it down to six. liitfortunatcly we fouled loo much," Schils ■Ek Catholic Central expanded its lead in lhe fourth quarter thanks lo the made free throws and a little bit of defensive pressure. Sparking the Saxons' performance in lhe fourth quarter was Rocky Wager. Wager, a junior guard, came off the Saxon bench lo score 10 points — all during the final eight minutes. "Rocky always plays hard when he's in there." Schils said. "He's got that football mentality.'' ■ Jiles led Hastings with 22 points, including three three-pointers. Kyle Sandner topped lhe Cougars with 20 markers. Hastings will play at Northview on Friday. Hastings Lowell S3 Fall Women’s Volleyball CJ Properties ......... W/L ...................... 44-0 ICS Travel........................................................ 15-9 Ink Spots......................................................... 14-10 South Side Jimmy.......................................... 14-10 Ray James Electric....................................... 13-11 Flexfab............................................................13-11 Goodenough Goodies............. .................... 12-12 Rrngtr Tool and Die.................................... 12-12 lltiilgi Burial Vault.................................. 12-12 Tide Office........................................................9-15 Spencer Towing..............................................2-22 Backe Construction........................................ 4-20 . BasketbaU I SCORES YMCA-Youth Council’s Mena Basketball W-L C League Union Bank......................................................... 6-1 Ag Boys............................................................... 3-3 Carpenter Plumbing......................................... 3-3 JDi.........................................................................3-3 Riverbend.............................................................1-6 B Minor Motor Honey...................................................... 8-0 Hastings Drill Team......................................... 6-1 Richies Coffee Shop......................................... 3-4 Grandmas Green Tree..................................... 2-5 Bits*...................................................................... 0-9 BMajor 8X) .7-2 .5-3 Biair Landscaping............ Lakewood Merchants...... Hastings Merchants......... Mainstreet Savings Bank. Law and Disorder............ 2-7 .0-9 Mame/Boriey....................... Results C League — Union Bank 24 vs. JDI 26; Rivergend 38 vs. Carpenter Plumbing 48. .B Minor — Motor Honey 117 vs. Bliss 43; fewings Drill Team 83 vs. Grandma's Green jCrec 49; Ritchies Koffee Shop 54 vs. Motor Money 69; Bliss 43 vs. Hastings Drill Team Major — Petersons 89 vs. Cappon Oil 54; i and Disorder 71 vs. Lakewood Mer­ itts 65; Mainstreet Savings Bank vs. tings 56*. Masse/Bos ley 54 vs. Blair Land­ ing 73 CA-Yooth Council’s Adult Results Black 6 vs. Green 2; Blue 11 vs. Grey 3. Kow Patties Saxon forward Kyle Pohja (42) moves past the Catholic Central defense during Tuesday's varsity basketball game at Hastings. Panthers snarl twice 107 105 104 100 .95 92 84 .79 Hogoboom said of Jansen's performance versus Christian. Jansen and Troy McCarty each tallied 13 points, while Mike Saari added nine points. Hogoboom feels that his team is making tremendous strides. "They always believed that we could win; now they understand how tu win." Hogoboom said. Three things that arc important in protecting a lead in lhe final minutes of a basketball game are... 1. Use of clock. 2. Defense and 3. Making free throws. Delton-Kellogg did all three of these and more last Friday in capturing a 58-49 win against Kalamazoo Christian during the school's Winterfest extravaganza. Jim Hogoboom'* Panther* frustrated the Comets by using their ball The Panthers made their free throws down the stretch to pull out an exciting road win. With the score lied at 52-52. Karl Norton nailed two free throws with 38 seconds left lo put D-K up 54-52. Then Jesse Young went 2-for-2 from the charity stripe with 19 seconds remaining and lhe Panthers increased lhe lead to four points. 56-52. Troy McCarty and Scott Haas both added points from the free throw line in lhe final 19 seconds as Coach Jim Hogoboom's won its second game in the last week. Delton-Kellogg for lhe game made 19-of23 from the free throw line. "It was a very physical game." Hogoboom said. "We had some guys who stepped up to the free throw line and knocked them down." McCarty scored 15 points. Young had 12. while Haas and Ryan Vliek added nine apiece. Haas and Vliek. lhe team's starting guards, grabbed 18 of Delton-Kellogg's 35 rebounds. Delton-Kellogg is now 6-9 overall and 6-6 ir. the KVA. They next face Kalamazoo Hackett Friday on the road. handling skills to not only hold onto the ball, but force the opponents into making fouls. And from the line, the Panthers made 11of-15 attempts in the final four minutes. Guard Ryan Vliek was the hottest shooter from the charity stripe with a 6-of-6 showing in those waning minutes. Defense also proved huge for a DeltonKellogg team that had to scrap against a taller and tough rebounding Christian squad. "I'm really pleased with the growth that they've shown in that area.” Hogoboom said of his team's play down the stretch. "Our junior guards are coming along and did a great job tonight." Vliek and Scott Haas led the Panthers al the guard positions. Vliek finished with 11 points against Christian, while Haas scored six and helped to dish the ball off to his open teammales. Another D-K player who stepped up last Friday was Tyler Jansen, who broke his hand four weeks ago. and is already playing a key role "Every single big play he was in on," JV wins with dramatics basketball team another dramatic win. 46-44. versus Lowell on Friday. The Saxons had a balanced scoring night with Darnell Day leading the way with 11 points. Adam Gee and Ed VanDcrMolen each added nine points. Day also lopped the squad in rebounds with 11 caroms. In the Saxons 66-44 victory against Wyoming Park on Feb. 6 Day scored 22 to again lead the way. Mike Sulccr also scored in double figures with 10 points. The junior varsity Saxons closed out a dramatic week on Tuesday with a 73-71 overtime win over Catholic Central. Darnell Day and Ed VanDcrMolen each scored four of Hastings 10 points in the extra period, while Andrew Courtright made lhe other two. Day led the team with 26. VanDcrMolen 13 and Courtwright 11. Day and Adam Gee also helped the Saxons on the boards with 15 total rebounds. Andrew Courtright hit a jumper at the buzzer to give Hastings' junior varsity PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City ol Hastings / Barry County Airport Commission will hold a public meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 400 p.m. at the Airport Lounge. Hastings Airport. 3005 Airport Road in Hastings. These meetings will be held on the following dates in 1996: January 10 February 14 March 13 April 10 May 8 June 12 Indoor 7-0-0 2-5-0 4-3-0 .2-5-0 Okie Towne Tavern 111. Otoe Towne Tavern I. Swamp Fox 1................... Shamrock......................... Otoe Towne Tavern 11. Thursday A.M. 46 YMCA-Hastings Youth Council's ftirmlkm Bowling Freeport Elevator 20; Fairchilds 19: Harder Warner 16; Woodland Boys 15; Barry Automotive 15; Croax’ Country Homes 14 and Carlton Center Excavating 11. Good Gaines and Series — T Westbrook free throws blocked the Saxons chance for a npn-leaguc win. Xalholic Central won the hardcourt battle <37. making 13-of-16 free throw attempts The Saxons finished off a sweep of the Red Arrows last Friday with its first road triumph. Hastings got a team-high 17 points from Kyle Pohja and 12 points from Fred Jiles. BOWLING SCORES - July 10 August 14 September 11 October 9 November 13 December 11 Please mark your calendars The minutes of said meetings will be available tor public inspection at the office of the County Clerk, 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as singers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the heanng upon five days notice to the Clerk for the City of Hastings Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the Clerk for the City of Hastings by writing to 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or calling the clerk at (616) 945-2468. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Question Marks 58W-33W; Varneys 52W-39W; Bosleys 51W-40W; Hastings Howl 5IW40W; Hummers 47H-44W; LeHar/es 46W45W; Leftovers 46W45W; Lucky Shxs 45W-46W; Valley Really 4349; Bye I7-’S. Good Games and Series — S. Sebastian 199-515; K Thomason 177-505; C. Satan 171474; P. Fisher 174469. J. Lewis 164469; B. Estep 187466; V. Kincade 167457; S Lambert 196444; B. Sexton 166429; L. Johnson 145-397; B. Bodo 153-378; J. Piper 142-350; I. Andrews 107-302; F Ruthruff 173; J. McKeough 165; J. Rice 154; D. Collier 138. Recreation Bowling League f3 Fairchilds 19; Freeport Elevator 16; Cross’ Country Homes 14; Woodland Boys 13; Harder-Warner 12; Barry Automotive 11; Carlton Center Excavating 9 Good Games and Services were R. Fay 237-584; K. Greenfield 509; D. Lambert 204-506; S. Grimwood 200; J. Usboene UI 553; T. Westbrook 553; B. Redman 513; J. Buehler 500; B. Buehler 511; G. Yoder 521; B. King 511. Monday Mixers Harulcr's Tours 52-28; Girrbach’s 50-30; Three Ponies 44-36, Babes and Bals 43W-36W; Mr. Bruce's42-18; Hastings Bowl 42-38; Mkhelob 3941; T.M. Lassies 37W42W; Rowdy Giris 3743; Kelley’s Keglers 3644; South Shore Salon 3545; Dewey s Auto 22-58. High Games - M Wieland 202; M. Kill 187; S Nevins 183: B. Johnson 181; N. Swan 179; M. Meehan 178; M. Snowden 178; B. Davenport 171. High Series - M Wieland 482; N. Swan 479; B Davenport 462; L. Potter 460; M. Meehan 447. Sunday Night Mixed Really Rodens 54-30; B.S.ers 51-33; Dsehards 49H-34W; Alley Cats 47-37; Rebels 47-37; Thunder Alley 46-38; Load Hogs 46-38; Holey Rollers 45-39; Fearsome 4 4341; Short N Sweet 4242; Misfits 41W42W: Beginners Plus 38W45WFreeman's 38-42; Rednecks 3747; Dynamites 3549; Get Along Gang 3545; Tasmaniac's 28W-55W; Friends 28-56. Womens High Series and Games — S. VanDenbure 246-622; K Becker 202-548; D. Snyder 202-540; M Westbrook 182-525: K. Sutfin 190-524; N. Lambert 185-501; D. Krallan 188499; M Martin 183443; M. Bowman 168443. D Vtcken. 150433; S Snider 171429; M Snyder 198; V Miller 168; P. Miller 153; W Purchis 146 Mens High Series and Game. — K Lambeth 231-596; J De Last II 210-591; A Taylor 201-543; C. Martin 195-540. B Drayton 191-513; K. Rusher 185-508, B Barkhuff 184-507; B Miller 164480. D Seeber 181472; 1. DeLaal 111 184466; J. Barnum 205: J. Smith 191; R. Craven 188; G Snyder 187; W. Friend 180; F Mead 178; R Snyder 176; B. Falconer 170; M Cross 168 Thursday Angels Nashville Chiro 59-33; Styles R Us 59-33; NAPA Girls 59-33; Outboard inn 58-38; Melaleuca Inc. 5042; Edward D Jones 4745; Mitcher-T 43W48W; Hastings Bowl 42W49H; Morrow Roofing 39-53. Bob’s Grill 32-60; Riverside 32-60; Stefanos 31-61. Good Gomes and Series— D McCollum 180; T. Soya 165454; L DeLong 210-547; B. Hayes 200498; K Kuhlman 151; C. McGinn 149; C Burpee 165445; S Dunn 174467; L. Tilley 178: L. Perry 156422; L. Hayes 186: M. Wilkes 157: M. Eaton 168. J. Fisher 177; S. SNider 172; J Hurless 178-508; D. Snider 178; T Redman 169; A. Kerley 156408; D Bartimus 188; P Guy 180; B. Dunn 177434; S. Bachcldcr 169; D. Stains 178; L. Apaey 181-519; B Weiler 108; C. Warren 164: S. Greenfield 170. Friday Nite Moose Mixed Get Lucky's 64W; Three Ponies 59; 9 and a Wiggle 54; Sears Service 54; Heads Out 52; Working On II 50: Big O’s 46Vi; Gillons 46; Keglers 44Vi; Odd BAUs 44; Ten Pins 42Vi; Rusty Four 42; Four Stars 40: Four R’s 39; Rocky Four 38V5; Middle Lakers 38; Late Comers 37; Gutter Dusters 36 Vi. Mens High Game and Series — J. Barnum 218-607; W. Lydy 19-598; K. Meaney 244-597; M. McKee 213-580; D Keilor 204-507; R. Hitoenbrand 176-505; B. Keeler 209; R. Roush 196; T. Lewis 181; H. Service 175; T. Rainwater 193. Womens High Game and Series - S McKee 226-577; S. VanDenberg 218-577; B. Hughes 192-534; M. Wilkes 174-404. B Roush 173-467; R. Brummel 165-414; K. Jenkins 160-391; K Keeler 190; M. Sean 182. Tuesday Mixed Viking 23-9; Consumers Concrete 21-11; Black Sheep 21-11; Lockshop 20-12; Advanced Commercial Printing 19-13; Neigh­ bors 16-16; Pin Seekers 14-18; Hastings Bowlers 12-20; Lammo’s Clowns 10-22; Bye 4-28. Mens High Games & Series J. Smith 223-634; T. Neymeiyer 208; K. Mayhew 186-490; S. Hyde 202-500; D. Sala­ zar 170-493; P. Scobey 225; G. Heard 246; R. Reed 244-636. Womens High Games & Series V. Scobey 175; E. Johnson 178-513; C. Mayhew 138; J. Gasper 195; D. McCble 212-540; K. Love 181; D. Service 189. Senior Citizens Woodmansee 53-39; Beckwith 52U-39U; Kuempel 52-40; Moucoulis 49-43; Nash 49-43; Snyder 48K-43V*; Jesick 47-45; Friend 47-45; Colvin 46^-45fc; D. Hall 46-46; Brodock 45^-4616; Brewer 45^-46^; Schlachter 44-48; Ous 43Vi-48Vr. Dowding 41-51; Richardson 37-55. Ladws Good Games and Series - C. Trumbull 166-426; F. Schneider 193-456; M Maison 159-450; B. Estep 161-445; D Brewer 162-424; M. Hall 153-424; L. Johnson 174-471; M. Dull 182-424; L. Friend 139-404; B. Miner 163; G. Otis 173-471; E. Ulrich 170-455; D. Keller 189-422. Mens Good Games and Series - T. Spoelstra 172-503; D. Hall 207-481; H. Hawkins 153; C. Haywood 180-517; R. Mason 184-523; G. Young 142; W. Brodock 174- 510; R. Dowding 150-401; C. Allman 154; B. Terry 214-525. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Citv Council will meet on the oecond and Fourth Monday of each month during 1996, and the Hastings Planning Commission on the First Monday of each month dur­ ing 1996, unless said day is a legal holiday, in this event, the meeting will be held on Tuesday. Meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. Phone 945-2466. The dates of these meetings follow: January February March April May June July August September October November December Hastings City Council 8&22 12&26 11 8 25 8&22 13 & 28* 10&24 8&22 12&26 9 & 23 14 8 28 12* 8 25 9 8 23 Planning Commission 2nd* 5th 4th 1st 6th 3rd 1st 5th 3rd* 7th 4th 2nd •Legal Holiday - Meeting is on Tuesday The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as singers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenal being considered at the hearing upon five days notice to the Clerk for the City of Hastings. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk for the City of Hastings by writing or calling the clerk. The minutes of said meetings will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk in City Hall. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 15. 1996 Hastings High School honor roll announced Hastings High Mandy Watson. Cbrisla Wetzel and Ken Witker. HONORABLE MENTION. 3.0 to 3.09 — Jarkko Airamaa, Rickey Argo. Matthew Birman. Jaime Brookmeyer. Rochelle Day. Casey Knoll. Sarah Lepak. Thomas Moore Jr.. Jennifer Quay. Dean Replogle. Corey Sceber, Staci Simpson and Craig Warren. School (Second marking period, ending Jan 19) Seniors HIGH HONORS. 3.5 lo 4 0 — Robin Acker. Jcnae Bailey. Aaron Baker. Katherine Barch. Erinn Bechlcr. Craig Bowen. •Damian deGoa, Jenny Dukes. Deborah Griffin. Renac Gutchess. Lynden Higgins. Shasta Homing. Knsiopher Javor. Frederick Jiles. Nicole Karmes. Sharyn Kauffman. Belsie Keeler. Tammi Kelly, Christy Lafoye. Sarah McKelvey. Sarah McKinney. •Katie Metzger. •Bradley Miller. Chris Norris. Robert Redburn. ‘Lisa Reynolds. Amy Rusch. Deanna Sawyer. ’Aaron Schantz. Eleanor Schroeder. Jamie Scobey. Jeremy Shade, Kerith Shcrutxxl, Kim Sloan. Elizabeth Slocum. Amber Snoeyink. Michael Storms. Matthew Styf. ‘Erica Tracy. Carrie Vamey. Julie Vos. ’Jennifer Welcher. Wendi Wilson and Chiaki Yamaguchi. HONORS. 3.1 to 3 49 — Chris Allen. Ronny Barnes, Jesse Barnum. Kelly Bellgraph. Kathryn Brandt. Justin Brehm. Meredith Cole. Shawn Elmer, Elizabeth Fox. Carrie Gasper. Ryan Gillons. Levi Haight. David Henncy. Seth Hutchins. Jordan Karas. Chad Keizer. Stacy Larke. Angela Lons. Leslie Memman. Brandy Ordiway. Mathew Paige. Chad Price. Kerri Rugg. Stacy Strouse. Holly Thompson. Juniors HIGH HONORS. 3.5 TO 4.0 — Nicholas Adams. "Michael Burghdoff. Melissa Craven. Melissa Chaddcrdon. Jillian Conrad. Kevin Cooney. "Andrea Dreyer. Jason Fuller. Lisa Gardner. Martha Gibbons. Amanda Hawbaker. "Janette Jennings. Julie Krebs. "Michael Krueger. Kristy Lambert. Peter Lewis, Elizabeth Lincolnhol. "Jason McCabe, "Lisa McKay. Manda Mecth. Elena Mellen, Sarah Miles. "Tamara Obreiter, Teague O'Mara. Ryan Schnackcnberg. Jennifer Schranz. Eric Soya. Alexander Voss. "Justin Waters. Carrie Westra and Colleen Woods. HONORS. 3.1 to 3.49 — Stacia Beard. Deanna Bolo. Amanda Carr. Meredith Carr. James Champion. Emily Dipcrt. Erin Dudley. Joshua Duits. Timothy Eggleston, Stella Elliott, Dcvan Endres. Wendy Gerber. Eric Greenfield. Jennifer Hayes. Josh F. Hill, Meghan Kaiser, Casey King. D&i*clle Krepps. Jonathan Lawrence. Stacey Martin. Jennifer Newton. Kristen Norris. Marisa Norris, Kylie Reed. Suzanne Schmadcr, Keri Schroeder. Becky Shorkcy. Jodi Songer. Benjamin Spahr. James Stnmback. Nick Thornton, Malanee Tossava. Jcmd Vclte and Felicity White HONORABLE MENTION. 3.0 to 3 09 — Darcie Bolo, Jessica Christy. Joshua Cook. Angela Erway. Patricia Johnson. Ryan Leslie. Rebecca Mcpham. Cassandra Miller. Lee Miller. Meghann Murphy. Megan Pierce. Jeremy Radvansky. Michael Ransome. Teresa Swihart. Katnna Waldren and Edward Youngs. Sophomores HIGH HONORS 3.5 TO 4.0 — "Casey Anderson. Julie Anthony. Jeff Arnett. Roxanne Bell. "Sarah Bellgraph. Amy Bclson, Michelle Bies. Anne Burghdoff. •Carley Case. Amy Coe. Andrew Courtright, Michelle Davis. Mylea deGoa. •John P. DeWitt. Rachel Dreyer. Cheryl Gibbons, Philip Gole. "Traci Heffelbower. Benjamin James. Lynnae Jones. Sarah LaJoye. Jennifer Lewis. Bess Lyons. Jeremy Maliison, Janetta McDiarmid. Trisha McKeough, "Melissa Meaney. Rebecca Merriman. Lindsey Micel. Amber Mikolajczyk, "Aleisha Miller. Melissa Moore. Angela Newstcd. Christopher Olmsted. "Erika Ordiway. Kristen Piechnik, Ryan Rude. Megan Schirmer. Tiffany Seymour, Adam Taylor, Kathryn Thomas, Lesley Thornton. Matthew Toburen. Erica West. "Danielle Wilriem. "Katie Willison. Kathcnnc Wood. James Yi and Kimberly Yoder HONORS. 3.1 TO 3.49 - Mark Aren,. Beau Bamum. Mallhew Barnum. Nichole Bivens. Tye Cixcy. Lisa Cooklin, Robert Dixon. Joseph Edger. Adam Gee. Summer Gillons. Kristen Hanshaw. Nicholas Hosteller. Michael Jarvis. Rebecca Keeler. Melissa Lancaster. Jason Laux. Laura McKinney. Emily Mead. Iyar Mead. Amanda Miller. Alyssa Morgan. Jenny Norris. Jessica Olmsted. Sean Parish. Kyle Pohja. Benjamin Potter. Stacy Pratt. Julie Reges. Amy Robbe. Kenneth Rose. Timothy Rounds. Sarah Roush. Patrick Shade. Charissa Shaw, Knslen Sherwood. Angie Stull, Jonathan Swinkunas. Eddie Vandermolcn and Tennille Waller. HONORABLE MENTION. 3.0 TO 3 09 — Amy Archambeau. Adam Bancroft. Zachary Deming. Misha Neil. Ben O'Mara. Douglas Sarver. Carrie Service. Kaly Strouse and Michael Sulcer. Freshmen HIGH HONORS 3.5 TO 4.0 — Bethany Arnett. James Beachnau. Angela Boger, Sarah Bollhouse, Alicia Cooney. Dennis Eagle, Sally Edger, Erin Englehart, Sindi Felzke, "Erica Fulmer. Joey Hawkins. Karen Herbstreith, Jessica Huss, Derek Johnson. Christina Lancaster. Andrea Larke. "Anna Lewis, Michael Lipstraw. Allyson Morgan. Andrea Pond. Paul Redburn. Amber Reid. •Brooke Rizor. "Corey Sandusky. Sc{jt« Sawyer. Destiny Sceber. "Erika Simpson. Tara Stockham. Laura Storm, Steven Storrs, Amanda Strickland. Jonathan Styf, Laura' Thomas and Michael Wank - .r HONORS 3.1 TO 3.49 — Cheri Baker.. Megan Baker. Heidi Banning. Davids Barnum. William Blair. Matthew Bradley, Sarah Byington. Stephanie Donalds. Jeffrey Doozan. Nicole Earl. Sarah Fliearman. Jascsr, Flohr. Roxanne Galisdorfer, DanieHe Golnek. Ty Greenfield. Kan Gregory. Mark Haywood. Andrew Keller, Eric Mttk^ Bethany Miles, Katie Miller, Suzaga^ Miller. Karen Newton. Luke Notebodm^ Leslie Ockerman, Bethany Olson. Anthonjr O'Hcran. David Parker, Jamie Re&g Nickolas Remley. Todd Schantz, Krister Schlachter, Jonathon Selvig, Todd Smith. Levi Solmes, Amy Songer. Patti Stockham. James Storms. Charles Tifft. Kenneth Thompson, Joshua Warren and Adam Whitney. HONORABLE MENTION. 3.0 TO 3.0$, — Sara Allerding, Ben Andersen, Eficr Babcock. Joshua Dickinson, Justin Gordenski, Kenneth Hoxworth, Houston Malone. Bradford Myers, Michael Nystrpm, Timothy Russell and Callie Shumway. ALTERNATIVE ED. HONORS 3.1 TO* 3.49 — John Belles "Indicates 4A NEWS NEWS NEWS SPRING WARDROBE SALE iT SPEED of...YOUR COMMUNITY LIMITED ovwy week bi BANNER SAVE ON ALL CM... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! There's no limit to what we can do with your help. Please support MDA's fight against 40 neuromuscular diseases JUNIORS' JEANS Example: Sale 18.99. Reg 21.99 Arizona Jean Co.’ 5-pocket jeans. 25 - 30% OFF Adonna” and Underscore” choose from a large selection of bras, briefs, shapewear and more. 25% OFF SHEER & CASUAL HOSIERY Hosiery in seasonal shades, casual socks for sporty looks. Muscular Dystrophy Association To th* 10 million of you who volunteered time and money last year, thanks for all you've given Imagine what more could do Call 1-000 5S-&VE5 H'i what m the world you can do 1-800-572-1717 People help MDA.. because MDA helps people. Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers 25-33% OFF MISSES’ HUNT CLUB" ULTIMATE BASICS ALFRED DUNNER® FOR MISSES Shown: Sale $21. Reg. $28. Cardigan. Sale $15. Reg. $20. Print T-shirt. Sale 13.50. Reg. $18. Pull-on pants. Sale 26.80. Reg. $40 Pants. Sale 49.58. Reg. $74 Lined jacket. Sale 28.14. Reg $42 Sweater. Sala afladrve through March 2 25% OFF 25% OFF FAMOUS MAKER SPORTSWEAR LEATHER 4 ALL LEATHER-LOOK HANDBAGS Save now on lots of great casual looks in sizes for misses! 25% OFF ALL SHOULDER WALLETS A ALL SMALL LEATHER GOODS SM» —rtwa Wwou»i March I____________ 25% OFF 20% OFF CABIN CREEK’ SPORTSWEAR All Men's Ties Great selection of Towncraft” and Stafford* styles Sale $15. Reg. $20. Short-sleeve embroidered shirt for misses' sizes. SPRING WHITE SALE SAVE un most home furnishings. Towels, sheet, blankets, and more SAVE ALL DRESSES Our collection includes relaxed looks or polished styles with classic lines Solids, patterns, soft pastels, more! Sale effective through March 2 Art for *u»trBt>on onty STORE HOURS: Monday-Friday 10 am - 8 pm Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm TOWNCRAFT* Suited separates. Now 40-79.99 reg. 49.99-99.99 Stafford dress shirts also on sale JCPenney Downtown Hastings Sweden-After many scien­ tific studies. Banta was devel­ oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S. Govern­ ment. After extensive testing with amazing results. Banta is now available in this country. The unique ingredients of Banta are proven to bum fat, decrease appetite, and increase lean muscle tissue. Gary F. of Santa Barbara. California stated. “I lost 11 pounds within three weeks. 1 fee) much better and definite­ ly have more energy." Thomas S., a Pharmacist from San Diego wrote, **l started Banta weighing 215 pounds and lost 20 pounds in 2 months. Incredibly I lost inches in all the right places." In an interview with the Vice-President of Vita Source-“Leiter« (rnm con­ sumers telling us about their wonderful results have been so positive and overwhelm­ ing, we guarantee Banta to work. The only difficulty we have is keeping our stores in stock." Banta is available at most K-Mart Pharmacies including: Hastings802 W State St....... 948-9411 > It' Showc February 16,17.18 & Kalamazoo, Michigan 4 Kalamazoo County T< _ Fairgrounds _ "?) (i ’ 7offI-94Ukeexit«M,S»rirftl«R4J>lo«Uip«l31«M»*>Uk*SU Off 1-94 take exit« M, Sprinkle lULNortk pat 3U Uta St, tarn left follow io Fiirgronndx (Hetled Buildup I ©''CaP''© •NEW LOWER ADMISSION PRICE! • Friday 4p-»p • Saturday 9*-5p • Sunday lla-4p • • Adults $3.00 • Child (2-12) SZOO • Each day • rm like tions. Items like Country furniture, Dried Floral fmaftenerds. Pottery, Country CkAta Culinary Defghta- and much -o<vl You wit/ find a Spectucuhr .... Country Cadurint al the Original Country Peddler Show!’ g U ft' �Tha Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15, 1998 — Page 15 Tuesday, Feb. 20, is last day to register for Michigan Presidential primary election Michigan Secretary of State Candice Miller reminds Michigan residents that Tuesday, Feb. 20, is the last day to register to. vote in the 1996 Michigan Presidential IYim ary The primary is scheduled for Tuesday. March 19. with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 Residents may register to vote at their county, city or township clerk’s office, or at any of the 181 Secretary of Slate branch of­ fices. Mail-in voter registration forms also are available at the local clerk s office. "The presidential primary kicks off a very important aspect of the democratic process, which is the selection of nominees and the ultimate election of our nation’s president," Miller said. "Central in this process is ’he Hastings Middle School honor roll announced (Second marking period ended Jan. 19) . Eighth grade ‘ filGH HONORS. 3.5 TO 4 0 — ‘Jodi Alfierson, ‘Katie Allerding. ‘Danielle Bowman, ‘Sirrah Gregory. ‘Jolene Griffin, •jitichclle Griggs, ‘Valerie Heffelbower, •yirginia Jennings, ‘Ivy Malone, ^Samantha Miller, ‘Steven Obreiter, ‘Laura RaTfier. ‘Chad Sanborn, ‘Amy Schiedel, ‘Bficc Schoemer, ‘Courtney Sinclair, •Rachel Smith, ‘Samantha Snow, Amanda Buskirk. Jennifer Hodges. Catherine Case, Sarah Penrod, Michael Courtright. Carolyn DeWitt. Jessica Gole. Andrew Safie. Ben Shaw. Amber Wilde, Kathryn Williams. Dan Johnston, Stan McKelvey, Isaac Solmes, Brandon Willard. Jay Campbell. Jessica Crowley, Kevin Gerlingen Jamie Philo. Kyle Winkler, Josh Woodard, Margaret Reges, Marie Carpenter, Matt Peake, Jason Bailey, John Forbes. Susan Hubbard, Rebecca Casarez. Heather Girrbach. Toni Myers, Heather Rose, Lauren Stineman, Corey Thompson. David Welton. Sherri Gregory. Lindsey Karas. Amy Miller. Molly Woods. Erin Allerding. Ryan Argo. John Eggers. Sam Stafford. HONORS. 3.1 to 3.49 — Heidi Schmidt. Rebecca McCarty, Bridgett Service, Mike Wolfe. Josh Doe, Amanda Knickerbocker. , Erika Main. Dana Reed, Ryan Armour. Ben Bolthouse. Dustin Sanders, Lacey Sanders. Andy Soya. Pam Weatherly. Jerad Crump. Elwood Davis, Brian Loftus. Dusty Lundsirum. Shawn Olin. Isaac Smith. Casey Stortnes, Christy Anderson. Jamie Clark. Jenny Droll. Laura Hubert, Katharine Jones. Nathan McKelvey. Mary Wright. Lindsay Raji. Malt Larsen HONORABLE MENTION — 3.0 to 3.09 — Robert Shafer, Lisa Simon. Stan Wilkins. Shawna Woody. Shannon Belles, Brook Bennett, Caleb Bolthouse. Mike Branch. Mary Craven. Nick Deline. Jon Duflo. Amiee Hawbaker. David Kugler, Melinda Meaney. Leteia Pennington. Lacy Pittelkow, Matt Schultz. Nick Steele. Erica Swiatek. Jenny Taylor. Seventh grade HIGH HONORS. 33 to 4.0 — ‘Cathy Anderson. ‘Sarah Barry. ‘J.N. Brown. •Brandon Dahn. ‘Jill Dimond. ‘Heather Drumm. ‘Steven Flohr. ‘Matt Gergen, ‘Elizabeth Gibbons. Lauren Hendrix. ‘Amy Hermenitt, ‘Melissa Hodges. ‘Justin Huss. •Jon Katje. ‘Aaron Keller. ‘Elizabeth Meek. ‘Adam Miller. ‘Samantha Oakland. ‘Lap Owen. ‘Jenessa Rude. ‘Margaret Schirmer. ‘Matt Schnackenberg, ‘Heidi Schroeder. ‘Natasha Ward. ‘Kristen Wikfem. ‘Thomas Williams. •Taylor Wisner. ‘Kelli Zerbel, Sarah Chamberlain, Brittany Gaiisdorfer. Chad Ray, Raechelle Easey. Sunny Basler. Brandi Colvin. Lindsay Hemerling. Mark Lock wood. Larissa Carr, Jennifer Heuss. Karey Schlachter. Danielle Swift. Gena Tormen, Adam Branch. Paul Coscarelli. Josh Trumble, Matt Beachnau. Jen Hendershot. Daniel Holman. Elizabeth King, Jacob Simpson. Rex Foreman. Kristi Spurgeon. Joann Bailey. Kailey Lyons, Jessica Winebrenner. Leland Jennings. Richard Wank, Dorothy Clemens. Josh Desvoignes. Diane Eerdmans. Sean Tefft. Amanda Hoke. Roselee Hostetler. Shannon Pietrangelo. Tim Cole. Ian Dudley. Amanda Hause, Lindsey Lambert. Kylee O'Hcran, Luke Storm, Lindsay Vanaman, Jacob Vanderhoff HONORS. 3.1 to 3.49 — Jeremy Butler. Lindsey Hill. Brenda Hurless, Amanda Martin. Kristan Pettit. Derek Strickland. Amber Travis. Katherine Welton. Matt Gieseler, Rhonda Pennepacker. Brian Sutfin. Derek Brookmeyer. Amanda Markley. Katie Noteboom. Mike Swainston. David Wright. Regina Argo. Zach Rohe. Lennie Smith. Maria Soto. Star Tyrrell. Miranda Workman. Casey Kovalcik. Andy Powell. Tyler WhMney. Amanda Hoffman. Malt Norris, safe Weeks. Sara Williams, Kristen H arper. Karmes. Jason Olmstead. Sara Bassett. Firtha Mancuso. Nicole Baird. Josh Boulter, loc Fish. Travis Milleson. Travis Robinson. Lilias Waters. Carrie Snell. Bill Anthony, enney, Ben Newsted. Adam Schantz. Ymmoii Spaulding. HONORABLE MENTION. 3.0 to 3.09 -^Bretl Allen. Jamie Howell. Elijah Agee. S^thany Aspinall. Brianne Hal I i fax. Matt W'. hawn Hill. Brandy Kenyon, kmanda xe. Brandon Lee, Garry Pettit, ktianda Phillips. Christina Pyle, Gregory Jeebcr. Fred ITtomas. Matt Ulrich. Nicole ifwner Alicia Birman. Stephanie Courtright. Matt Hayes. Ashley Keeler. BillieJo Lancaster, David Miller. Keli Misak, Ann Parker. Chris Remley, Jessica Shellenbarger. Eric Vanderveen, Ashley Wright. Leslie McKay, Kelli Flohr. Dan Holtman, Tyler Tossava. Nathan Wilkins. Laura Dickinson, Erin Bradley. Tiffany Davis, Angela Eggers, Sarah Haines. Amanda Hawthorne, Janna Jackson. Jennifer Jenkins. Joe Keller, Lindsay Sides, Trenton Smith, Patrick Stephens, Joel Strickland, Erin Woodley. HONORS. 3.1 to 3.49 — Hilary Appleby, Brandon Burke. Darrell Barnum, Adam Carroll, Lindsay Overmire, Josh Clevenger, Craig Bolthouse, Carl Furrow. Kristi Guidet, Kyle Hess. Melissa Hutchings. Jon Kendall. Brandon Lawrence. Joe Smith, Aaron Winegar. Molly Kruko. Chris Donalds, Jack Holden, Roberta Earl. Candra Morrow, Matt Sciba, Scott Smedburg, Chad Snell, Aaron Tobias, Amy Abbott, Noah Angeletti, Bert Kosbar, Amber Dean, Ashley Deline, Kelly Droll, Josh Myers, Carmen Noviskey, Amy Scott. Samantha Smith. Ashley Travis. Victoria Mahmat. HONORABLE MENTION. 3.0 to 3.09 — Kara Hill, David Ockerman, Jessica Roush. Brenda Westfall, David Wilson, Angelia A spinal I. Brad Currier, Amanda Davis, Jeff Duflo. Josh Goodale. Shawna Grogan, Mike Hubbard. Jeff Jolley, Denisha Jordan. Chris Komondy, Blake Komstadt. Kristie Krebs. Shawn Lustey. Joe Miller. Ben Olmsted. Terra Sulcer. Nick Taylor. Dianna Vanboven. right of each citizen to have a voice in the process and the first step is registering to vote." The 1996 presidential primary will be "open" and conducted in the same way that all other partisan primary elections are con­ ducted. Both the Republican and Democratic parries arc on the same ballot and a person may voce under one of the two political par­ ties listed. Unlike the 1992 presidential primary, vot­ ers will not be asked lo declare party affilia­ tion before they are given a ballot. Voters who take part in the presidential primary will have the option of casting a vote for a candidate appearing on the ballot, casting a write-in vote or casting a vote for “uncommitted." The Republican side of the ballot will of­ fer voters lhe chance to cast a write-in vote, to vote "uncommitted" or cast a vote for one of the following nine GOP candidates: 10 years of business Lamar Alexander. Patrick Buchanan, Bob Dole, Robert Doman, Steve Forbes, Phil Gramm. Alan Keyes, Richard Lugar or Maurice Taylor. The Democratic side of the ballot will of­ fer voters a chance to cast a write-in vote or to vote "uncommitted." Voters who will be unable to go to the polls on election day may choose to vo*e by absentee ballot. To do so, voters must apply in writing to their city or township clerk for an absentee ballot application. Application forms also may be obtained in person at the local clerk's office. The dead­ line for submitting an application for an ab­ sentee ballot to be mailed to the voter is 2 p.m. Saturday. March 16. Voters also may cast absentee ballots in person at lhe clerk's office until 4 p.m. Monday, March 18. Voters 60 yean and older may request an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots also are available to voters who will be out of town on election day, will serve as a precinct in­ spector in a different precinct, is unable to go to the polls for religious reasons, is physically unable to go to the polls or is in jail awaiting arraignment or trial. For more information, call your local dty, village or township clerk. •Indicates 4.0 10th anniversary of the Hastings chapter. With Harbison are Business Professional of America students (from left) Stacy Strouse, Treasurer; Jamie Scobey, reporter/historian; Crystal Wilson, parliamentarian; Aaron Schantz, president; and Jennifer Welcher. secretary. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or fandy member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554, PUBLIC NOTICE The Cable Access Committee will hold their meetings the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. These meetings will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. (Roses are “Red. Violets are (Blue. Just Thanking Qod Jot (grand) (Parents &ke Jbu! HELP WANTED - Hartal-Hygienist Needed We are looking for a to'pmotch dental hygienist to Join our team. Practice located In Hastings. You must be a people person and deliver quality care. Excellent benefits available. If this Is you, please send resume to: Dental Hygienist 4888 E. Quimby Rd. Nashville. Ml 49073 Hastings High School Principal Steve Harbison (sitting) signs a proclamation Monday declaring Feb. 11-17 Business Professionals of America Week on the Hoppy "50fh” Anniversary Pennock Pharmacy The Rutland Charter Township will hold a work session on zoning issues at their regular scheduled meeting on February 21,1996. The Now More Convenient work session will be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Than Ever! Hastings, commencing at 7:00 o'clock pm. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By Barbara Bedford, Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall Conveniently located in the corridor between Pennock Hospital and the Physicians Center, Monday thru Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 ‘Friendly Staff PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that lhe Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wil hold a public hearing on Tuesday. February 20,1996 at 7:30 p.m. h the City Hal. Counci \ _ _ _ _ _ p »Most Major Rx Insurance ^3*7 ‘Senior Citizens Discount 10% J J »Tax Records -Pharmacist/Patient Medication Counseling ‘Computerized Medication Records Chambers, to consider variances requested by the Hastings Area School System to erect additions to Central Elementary and Hastings Middle School facilities. The variances to lhe City Zoning Ordinances being requested are as follows: Section 3.193: Building setback requirements. Section 355: Enlargement of non-contormng Section 3.63: buddings Number cl vehicle parking spaces. Let us fill your prescription needs before you leave the hospital! For all patients and the general public. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting wil be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan ■iatchins. Heather Krebs. Amanda Schantz, lessica Storm. Ryan Winebrenner. Dan Worth, Courtney Colvin. Emily Smith. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk With Love, Toni & Keri . NOTICE Sixth grade •ftiGH HONORS. 3.5 to 4.0 — 'Lauren 3each. ‘Amanda Bechler, ‘Kyle Bellgraph. 'Came Bolthouse, ‘Eric Carpenter. ‘Nicole )6ozan. ‘Chelsea Evans. ‘Jenny Miller. 'Mike Nitz. ‘Jeremy Shilling. ‘Eric t&hdermolen. ‘Sara Wank. ‘Andrew Siting. Samantha Allerding. Justin The City of Hastings will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being consid­ ered at the heating upon five days notice to the Clerk for the City of Hastings. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Clerk for the City of Hastings by writing or calling the clerk at (616) 945-2468. The City wil provide necessary reasonable aids and 948-3136 PENNOCK HOSPITAL services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945-2468. or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Pennock Pharmacy - The One To Watch �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 15, 1996 Undercover investigation promps 4 arrests at Bliss COURT NEWS: • The Michigan Court of Appeals has or­ dered a Byron Center man be resentenced be­ cause his original sentence was too high. Richard Weedall. 20 was sentenced by former Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster in December 1994 to HO to 120 months in prison for breaking and entering, as well as 40 to 60 months in prison for receiving and concealing stolen property. Both sentences were the maximum possible. The Court of Appeals said lhe court "abused its discretion“ when it sentenced Weedall to the maximum allowable by law. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher resen­ tenced him to 60 to 120 months in prison, with credit for 636 days already sen ed • A Fenwick man has been sentenced to jail for violating terms of his probation. Michael Rischow. 37. was ordered to spend 90 days in jail for using drugs while (Mi probation. "He doesn't seem to realize what probation is all about." said Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. Rischow was also ordered to continue with his Five year probation sentence, given to him for a stalking charge. • A 26-year-old Stanton man will stand trial for stealing items from a show on the Barry County Fairgrounds. Michael Cole will stand trial March 4 for first-degree retail fraud previously known as shoplifting. He is accused of taking items from a snowmobile show in October. • A brother and sister both were sentenced to jail Thursday on embezzlement charges. William Henderson. 18. of Hastings was charged with embezzlement over $100 and larceny in a building. He pleaded guilty to the larceny charge and the embezzlement charge was dropped. His sister. Angie Henderson. 20. was charged with embezzle­ ment and attempted embezzlement over $100. She pleaded guilty to the attempted embezzlement charge. William Henderson was ordered to serve 12 weekends in jail and two years of proba­ tion. He was sentenced under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Status Act (HYTA). mean­ ing if he successfully completes probation, the crime will be erased from his record. Angie Henderson was sentenced to eight months in jail and three years of probation, and was ordered to pay $500 in court costs. She was given a harsher sentence because she was the leader in the crime, said Barry Countv Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. "She led her younger brother down a path which resulted with him being sentenced to­ day." he said. • A Hastings man was arraigned on charges of domestic violence and breaking into a building. Archie Leatherman was arraigned on a charge of first-degree home invasion and do­ mestic violence, third offense. He pleaded no contest to the domestic violence charge and a lesser charge of breaking and entering into a building, which is a 10-ycar felony. The home invasion charge carries a maximum 20-year sentence Leatherman will be sentenced March 14. • A 17-year-old Delton man w as sentenced to jail for breaking into a Johnstown Township home. Jason Wicssncr was ordered to spend six months in the Barry County Jail, along with three years of probation for a charge of sec­ ond-degree home invasion. He was sentenced under the HYTA and his record could be erased if he completes his probation. The first part of the jail sentence will be served during Wiessncr’s spring break from school, and when he spends the remainder of the sentence will be determined at a later date. • A 25-ycar-old Delton man was sentenced to six months in jail on drug charges. Michael Soya will serve the first month in the Barry County Jail, and the remaining five months will be reviewed with the pos­ sibility of suspension. Soya was also ordered to serve two years of probation and his Banner CLASSIFIEDS CalL.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I or ZG in II anted ( <>niinnnit\ ■IVBBrBONT CABlNi MAJOR MATT MASON toys. Located within the city limiti of Haillnt*. atadio letup, $32S/mo.. 1 month KCttrity deposit. Call Leonard al 9U-2MR after 6pm. Or pige William al 230-3439 and leave number Any condition. 948-9806 K't ill I \IQll SAVE THOUSANDS If your interest rate is 8« or above you should consider refinancing your present mortgage. Hurry before rates increase' Call today. 616-945-0299_______________ TIRED OF WINTER? A newly decorated and furnished 10*x45* mobile home in Braden­ ton, Florida, can be yours for $4,000. Lot rent $140 per month in pleasant retirement park. 616-7954166 or 813-756-0414. Help Mauled BACKHOEZTRACTOR OPERATORS WANTED for telephone construction season starting Spnng 1996 Wages from $10 to $13 per hour. 40 hours plus 5 lo 10 overtime hours weekly. CDL a plus. Call Barry County Telephone Co. at 623-9923 or 721-9923 FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTA­ TIVE position available at our main office in Hastings. Performs new account and customer service functions. This position requires excellent inter­ personal skills and sales abilities as well as proficiency in the secretarial area. PC experience will be helpful. Applications are now being accepted at the Hast­ ings City Bank Personnel Office, 150 W. Court Sl, Hast sy, Ml 49058. MF, BOE HASTINGS CITY BANK has a full time opening at our data center in Middleville for cornpu ter/proof operator. This position is responsible for correctly encoding documents and balancing transactions using a 10-key calculator. Previous 10-key or proof experience will be helpful. Work hours are 11 am until finish Monday-Friday (approx. 40 hrs per week). Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs. Apply at lhe Personnel Office, Hastings City Bank, 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, M-F. E.O E_________ SALES POSITION with full service Jeweler, opening soon in Hastings. Hourly, plus commis­ sion and benefits. Resume* to: Thomas A Davis, 43 E. 8th Sl, Holland. Ml 49423_________ WORKERS WANTED for telephone construction season starting Spring 1996. Wages from S7 to 59 per hour 40 hours plus 5 to 10 overtime hours weekly. CDL a plus. Call Barry County Telephone at 623-9923 or 721-9923 SPECIAL LIQUIDATION of 1/2 off items, buy 1 gel 1 free, making room for new arrivals. AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC, M-43, Delton, MI, 616423-8900. / arm QUALITY HORSE HAY $125 per bale, just North of Nashville. 517-852-9868 STEEL BUILDINGS 2% over factory cost- All remaining inventory. 1-800-973-3366 \aimnal \d\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-617-455-1986 (24 hrs.) GROCERY DELIVERY DRIVER io $800wk ♦ benefits. Training Provided! Major Company! Local route. Start Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. Fee.________________________ HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-to $15/hr. ♦ Great Benefits! Many! Entry/ Skilled Level. Local! Start Now! 517-886-5445 TD.C. Fee. PACKAGING/FACTORY to 14/hr. ♦ Benefits! Trainees/ skilled. Many Major plants. Hiring Now! 517-886-5445 TJ.C. Fee._________________ TELEPHONE INSTALLER To $15/hr. plus great benefits! Many! Entry Level! Local! Stan Now! 517-886-5445. T.D.C. Fee.________________________ WAREHOLSE/STOCKERSTo $10.09/Hr ♦ Benefits! Win train! Hi-Lo Experience Help­ ful! Needed Now! 517-886-5445. TDC Fee. IIumihw Service* CHIMNEY CLEANING­ DUST FREE, 20 point safety inspection included. Prompt professional service guaranteed. 1-800-873-0543_____________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property ’Debt c on so lid atio n•Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ \ oln i \ ATTENTION CRAnTW! ADA/FORREST HILLS SHOWS NOW BOOKING, MARCH 16TH, MEADOW­ BROOK ELEMENTARY; APRIL 20TH FORREST HILLS CENTRAL MIDDLE. $44, 8x10. 616476-0667. • A 19-ycar-old Shelbyville woman who violated terms of her probation for a second time was sent to prison Thursday. Jennifer Daniels was ordered to serve 18 to 48 months in prison, with credit for 354 days already served. She had violated her probation by being unsuccessfully termi­ nated from court-ordered boot camp. She was ordered to spend four months in jail and sent to bool camp in September for violating probation by filing a false police report. In September 1994 she was ordered to serve a year in jail and four yuars of proba­ tion for stealing checks in a store. • A Hastings man was sentenced to jail for resisting a police officer. Edward Huss was ordered to spend 29 days in jail, with credit for time served, plus one year of probation for resisting and obstruct­ ing a police officer. He had pleaded guilty to the charge in November. Huss had gotten angry in then-Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster's courtroom over a custody hearing, and began fighting with police officers. "We cant have people fighting with police in court." said Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. Huss was upset about the original child custody hearing case, saying he still cannot see his children. "I'm still paying for Shuster's pension." he said. • A Freeport man pleaded no contest to a criminal sexual conduct charge. Jule Turner. 42, pleaded no contest to an amended charge of assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in the first degree, a 10-year felony. He had been charged with CSC first degree, which is punishable by any term up to life in prison. Sentencing will be March 21. QUEEN SIZE FIRM MATTRESS SET with Frame and beautiful oak head board. Brand New! asking $145. Kirby Upright Sweeper with attach­ ments, excellent condition, cost $1,200, sacrifice $85. 1-517-887-2706 I hank }on CARD OF THANKS It was not that long ago that I moved my terminally ill mother, Antoinette Caltagerooe.inlo the Tendercare Hastings Facility. Shortly before Christmas my mother passed on. From the first day at Tender­ care until that early Tuesday morning phone call; the staff was caring, concerned, and help­ ful. Every person al Tendercare constantly cared for and catered to my mother’s needs. Words can not describe the gratitude that 1 and my family have for all of you at Tcndcrcare. May God bless all of you. Jo Ann Claussen Viseellaiieou* HAPPY AD CONGRATULATIONS Jeff Smith on your first 600 series __________ 634__________ CONGRATULATIONS Dorothy Service 5 strikes in a row! TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasional cleaning, window washing ot laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, ail workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Sweetheart, Happy Valentines Day! 1 Love You very much xo Love always, Poohbaby HAPPY Eugene Hill, 34, on three counts of delivery ; of marijuana and one count of conspiracy to deliver marijuana, and Daryl Robert Hamel, 36. on one charge of delivery of marijuana. I Hamel was working at lhe plant on work • release from the Ingham County Jail for a • charge of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense, said Hastings City ; Police Det. Tom Pennock. The undercover operation at Bliss was ■ conducted at the request of the company, and with the full cooperation of the administra­ tion. based on comments from some of the employees about the use. sale and delivery of drugs within the plant. Sarver said his de­ partment applauds E.W. Bliss on its proac­ tive stance on drugs in the workplace. Officials at E.W. Bliss were unavailable for comment. Investigation of others involved at the plant is continuing. Police Beat: Man falls from boat through ice Police were called to Gun Lake Monday after a homeowner along the lake heard a man calling for help from the ice. Officers from the Michigan State Police responded about 12:35 Monday, Feb. 12, to an area of the lake near Marsh Road, and the Barry County Sheriffs Department dive team was put on alert. State Police officials said the dive team was not needed because the man made it out of the lake safely. The man, Ronald Bukowski of Shelbyville, has been riding an ice boat, which is similar to a sail boat in that it has sails and a mast and is propelled by wind, when the incident occurred. The wind had pushed the boat onto an area of the lake with thin ice. and the boat fell through a hole. The boats capsized, but Bukowski was able to pull himself lo the ice edge by the boat’s mast, which was still above water. He was treated at the lake, and state police said he was going be checked by a doctor at a hospital as a precaution. Car slips on ice, strikes tree A Hastings woman's vehicle struck a tree last week after she lost control on icy roads. Katherine Lewis. 42. was traveling west on East Woodlawn about 9:20 a.m. Feb. 8 when the accident happened. She hit a patch of ice on the road and lost control of her 1989 Geo. leaving the right side of the road and striking a tree, according to the Michigan Stale Police in Hastings. Lewis was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings for her injuries. She was treated and released the following day. State police said the roads had become icy due to rain. A sleeping man was awakened Tuesday morning when a woman broke into his home, he said. The man startled lhe intruder, who fled lhe scene, said Barry County Sheriffs department Del. George Howell. Howell said the man was sleeping upstairs in his home in southern Assyria Township when he was awakened around 10 a.m. by the sound of a loud crash. He went to the top or lhe stairs and saw a white female al lhe bottom of lhe slain. The woman, who had gained entrance to the home by throwing a large rock through sliding glass double doors in lhe dining room, ran from lhe house when she realized someone was home, Howell said. Nothing was stolen from the home, be said. The incident remains under investigation by the Sheriffs Department. BEDROOM OUTFIT, 6 PIECES, very beautiful tradi­ tional oak finish. Built very solid. Comes with Queen size Scaly Mattress set. 1 month old. Cost $1200 new. Must Sell! $300 for all! 1-517-699-2251 KING SIZE SERTA FIRM MATTRESS SET “Luxury Firm** with deluxe frame. 2 weeks old, cost over $1,300, sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414 by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Four employees of lhe E.W. Bliss Co. have been arrested for selling drugs at lhe plant, and others soon may be arrested after a seven-monlh investigation by the Hastings City Police. The suspects are or were employees of Bliss, and were arrested for being suspected drug dealers, said Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Warrants against the four charge a total of eleven counts of delivery of marijuana and one count of conspiracy lo de­ liver marijuana. Sarver said marijuana purchases were con­ ducted both inside and outside the plant, dur­ ing and following work schedules. Arraigned Wednesday were Gui Alan Backe, 36. on three counts of delivery of marijuana; Brachlin Ray Hanson. 20. on four counts of delivery of marijuana; Keith Man starties burglar 3 PIECE LIVINGROOM SET Sofa, Loveseal and Chair. Beau­ tiful blue, mauve and gold colon. 1 week old, sacrifice $275. 517-699-4148_________ 57th ANNIVER­ SARY Mom & Dad Hiuse February 14 Thanks for saving the best for last! I • A Hastings man who failed to obey the terms of his probation was sentenced lo jail. Todd Heeringa. 23. was ordered to serve 250 days in jail, with credit for time served. His probation was extended until June 1997. and he must enter substance abuse or mental health counseling. If he fails to meet these and other requirements, he will receive an ad­ ditional 60 days in jail. Judge Fisher said. I or Sah PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 I driver's license was suspended for six months. He had pleaded guilty to a charge of deliv­ ery/manufacture of marijuana, he had been growing marijuana plants in his home, and 8 1/2 pounds of the drug, enough lo make more than 12,000 cigarettes, was found at his home. Fire destroys barn Derrick Libstaff New trooper joins Hastings State Police The Hastings post of the Michigan State Police has added a new state trooper. Derrick K. Libstaff, who started his duties Feb. 5. Libstaff. a native of Blissfield, was one of the 68 who graduated from lhe 113th Michigan State Police Recruit Class Feb. 2 in Lansing. He is a Blissfield High School graduate and attended Washtenaw Community College, where he earned an as­ sociate's degree in criminal justice. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Libstaff, still live in Blissfield. Libstaff received 19 weeks of intensive training in criminal law. criminal investiga­ tion. crime scene processing, patrol tactics, physical fitness, first aid, firearms instruc­ tion. defensive tactics and precision driving techniques. A pole bam and iu contents were destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. The bam at 3953 Wall Lake Road in Hastings, owned by George Eulrich. was declared a total loss after a 3:45 a.m. fire Feb. 1I, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans. The 40 feet by 60 feet pole bam and iu contents, including tractors, tools and rabbits, were lost in the blaze. Cars estimated the loss of the building at $20,000 and the contents at $15,000. The building had no insurance coverage, he said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Burglaries rise in NW county A rash of daytime burglaries has been under investigation in the northwest part of Barry County and parts of Kent County. Michigan State Police Det. Lou Quinn said that about a dozen such burglaries have occurred in lhe area around Middleville, while Kent County has had almost double that number. On Tuesday alone, seven daytime burglaries occurred in Kent County. Quinn said. He said lhe burglaries seem to occur between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.. when lhe occupants are not at home. The suspects knock on doors and when no one answers, they kick in the doors. Quinn said. The incidents have all taken place in homes in the rural parts of lhe county, where the homes are far enough apart that there are no neighbors to notice anything suspicious, Quinn said. The burglaries in the two counties arc believed lo be related. Quinn said, because the suspects lake similar items from each home. He said guns, gun safes, electronics and appliances have been taken from the homes. "They take everything lhai isn't lied down." be said. Stale Police arc asking residents to be on lhe lookout for suspicious vehicles, such aoncs that continually drive up and down roads. Quinn said. Residents are asked to report suspicious activities to the State Police or the Sheriffs Department. Budget plan dominates Legislative Coffee by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Parts of Gov. John Engler's proposed state budget were discussed at February's Legislative Coffee. Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa) dis­ cussed what he felt were the high points of the proposed $30 billion budget, which the governor unveiled last week. He said it was a good budget overall, but has some problem areas. The biggest problem area, which Geiger foresees as being controversial, is the fund­ ing for adult education. Under the new bud gel. adult education would be moved from the kindergarten through 12th grade school budget and into lhe Jobs Commission. The move to lhe Jobs Commission would bring classes in job skills. Geiger called this a "holistic approach to adult education." With the move comes a $100 million de­ crease in funding Last year adult education was allotted $185 million in the budget, bui this year only $85 million has been pro­ posed, Geiger said. He was not sure if the transition could be made in one year. The $85 million would be divined through the adult education department. Geiger said. Of that. $50 million would go toward the community workplace in the Jobs Commission, which would work with the intermediate school districts and schools. The higher skills initiative will receive $15 million, and another $15 million will stay in the K-12 schools to fund lower adult edu­ cation. The remaining $5 million would go to support businesses taking in students as interns or on-the-spot-training. The budget for lhe Department of Social Service also could be a problem area. Geiger said. There has been movement in Congress to come to a proposal on welfare block grants and welfare reform, which would mean $80 million in savings. If there is no welfare reform, the state will be required to fill a $300 million to $500 million gap. he said. Geiger said a good point was the reduction in the budget for the State Legislature. This year will see a 0.7 percent reduction from last year's budget, which he said is "real money, real dollars." The corrections department saw an increase in the new budget, but not as big an increase as in recent years Geiger said other yean have seen a 10 to 12 percent increase, but this year the budget gives corrections only a 3.7 percent increase. Geiger said a subcom­ mittee working on the budget had asked for only a 2.6 percent increase, which would equal the rate of growth. Mark Howe, spokesman for U.S. Congressman Vem Ehlers, was also on hand at lhe coffee. He updated the audience on the status of the national budget. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-02-22.pdf 10b22a868c859e26d11c997a693007c2 PDF Text Text HASTIMGS PUBLIC UERAar 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS. Mi 4&S4 Hastings athlete wins state award State of County address slated SeePage 10 Ujj ‘Sound of Music' is coming soon SeePage 2 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 **"&>%* ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 22. 1206 VOLUME 142. NO. 1 PRICE 25* Shareholder protests Hastings Mfg.’s offer by David T. Young A new sign proclaiming a century of service now graces the entrance of the Hastings Public Library. Vem Modeller made the sign for the library. which also is being put up because the old lettering on the building has faded. Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer sa<d plans are to have the sign up for two years. No petitions filed; KCC plans proceed by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor There apparently is little or no organized opposition to Barry County's plans to sell bonds that would finance the proposed S3 J million Kellogg Community College satel­ lite campus building in Hastings. Monday was the last chance in the 45-day referendum period, required by law. for citi­ zens to file petitions to seek voter approval of the project, and no petitions have been filed, according to County Clerk Nancy Boersma. That means that the county and Battle Creek-based KCC can proceed with financing and construction plans. KCC President Dr. Paul Ohm said the project is progressing on track and he is pleased that there is no referendum. About 3,400 signatures of county regis­ tered voters would have been needed to put the question on the ballot. If petitions had been filed, they would have delayed KCCs plans to occupy the new county campus on or before Sept. 3 because officials would have had to wait until the outcome of an election to pursue plans. Or if voters had nixed the project, the county and KCCs plans for a Hastings cam­ pus would have gone down the drain. The KCC Board has taken a position that it will not bond such a project itself outside of its own taxing district. KCC plans a 20.000-square-foot educa- BISD retiree WBMKia nonorea The Bury iMermediau School DiBria IM week honored George WMM far M 10 yean of aenrfce oe *e NSD Booed of EdoMion Wfaaida retired Im month after >crvfag nace 1966. He wa, a member <rf the HMfaga Board of Bdnrarimi from 1969 ■o I9B6. Wfaakte retired from worfcreg at E.W Mb fa 1971 Al farato. owner of the local McDnaMTa. bat been <ponaod to fill WfaaMa'aiera. AddMooal NLWS BREFS appear on page 2 tional building for its first structure on 95 acres, with an entrance off Gun Lake Road, in Rutland Charter Township. The Barry County Board of Commissioners, with a 6-1 vote on Dec. 28, gave the project a green light, authorizing the County Building Authority to acquire and construct the project, finance the cost by issuing bonds and lease the project to the county, which in turn will sublease the project to KCC. The Building Authority is a mechanism commonly used by the county to build pub­ lic facilities for public purposes such as the Southwest Barry County Sewer project and the Courts & Law Building. KCC will repay the county for the princi­ pal and interest on the bonds and all relatedexpenses over a maximum 20 years. The lease language is being finalized and Ohm plans to attend Tuesday's County Board meeting regard)ng the matter. When all bids for the project have been re­ ceived March 5. Ohm and two other KCC officials have been authorized by the KCC Board to review the bids. KCC will select the contractor, said Kathy Tarr. KCCs direc­ tor of public relations. The bond sale is set for 11 am Tuesday. March 26. KCC officials hope construction can begin about March 28 and be completed on or before Aug. 30. Editor A shareholder of Hastings Manufacturing Co. stock is protesting the local firm's re­ cent move to offer what he calls a "poison pill." Alex Porter of the Porter-Fellerman pri­ vate investment firm said Hastings Manufacturing's plans to institute a preferred stock purchase rights plan for all sharehold­ ers actually is a move to ward off a possible takeover. Porter said a "poison pill" is an effort to make a company unattractive for a prospec­ tive unfriendly takeover or buyout. "The result is that the shareholders suffer and management stays entrenched in this kind of a move," Porter said. But Mark R. S. Johnson, co-president of the local firm, said Hastings Manufacturing's preferred stock purchase rights plan is being done in an effort to protect the company's trade names and trademark. "This actually deals with the problem of another company using abusive takeover tac­ tics.” Johnson said. "The problem is a common one and it's more unusual for a company not to have a plan." He —uJl many ‘. uiincMcC have similar stock purchase rights plans, including Chrysler. Old Kent and Guardsman Chemical. "Il doesn't prevent a company from being sold." Johnson said. "It forces anyone inter­ ested to deal in an up-front manner. It pre­ vents coercive tactics by a potential buyer." Porter, who reported that he owns 10 per­ cent in the firm's shares, said be will ask Hastings Manufacturing to issue a proxy statement proposal to sell the company and let the shareholders vote on it. He contends that the company has lost money, but meanwhile top management officials still have given themselves bonuses and raises. Hastings Manufacturing, an automobile supplier that once was Barry County's largest employer, lost about $1 million in the last quarter of 1995. be said. The firm, he added, has lost money in three of its last four years, and it made less than $500,000 in 1994, its one recent year in the black. Johnson said that after Hastings Manufacturing announced the sale of its fil­ ter division. "We told everyone that we'd be going through a difficult and lengthy transi­ tion and focus on our core business (piston rings). We're working hard on the transition, but you just don't see the results immedi­ ately." He said the company now is investing more in capital machinery and a number of packing and shipping jobs that used to be in Knoxville. Tenn., are moving to Hastings. The company last week announced its pre­ ferred stock plan, which will be implemented if any group acquires more than 15 percent of the company. If more stock is issued, an individual or a company attempting to gain control of the company then would own a smaller percentage of the total. The plan does not apply to current share­ holders of 15 percent or more of the com­ pany. The Stephen Johnson family, founder of the firm, owns about 45 percent of the stock. Co-presidenls are Mark R.S. and Andrew Johnson. In their statement last week, Mark Johnson said, "We are not pursuing a sale of Hastings Manufacturing, nor arc there any current bidders for the company. Our goal is to ensure that anyone who might seek to ac­ quire Hastings does so through open negotia­ tions with our board and with the informed consent of our shareholders. "This plan is not intended to prevent a takeover." he continued. "Instead, it is in­ tended to preserve the highest possible shareholder value in the event of a proposed takeover. More and more companies are adopting such measures, and I'm pleased to be able io offer such a safeguard to Hastings* shareholders as we continue to build our core piston ring, chemical and tool business.” But Porter said the most is specifically in­ tended to avoid a takeover, not to raise money or change ownership. "We're extremely enthusiastic about the future." UHmmi He noted that Hastings Manufacturing last fall sold its filter business to Clarcor of Rockford. III., for nearly $14 million, leav­ ing it with juM the putca line and specialty tools. He contended that either the company is badly managed or it doesn't have large enough revenues to make it independent and suspects the latter. "They're hurting," he said. "They (company officials) need to take the right steps to turn this thing around. They've got to do the hard things soon. They've got to fire the guys who aren't pulling their weight or they go out of business. "If you don't do it. the economic forces will do it for you." "We've taken some steps, including im­ plementation of the preferred stock purchase rights plan," Johnson said, "which we think are in the best interests of the company, the employees, the shareholders and the dty of Hastings." One Hastings Manufacturing official said the local company has downsized according to selling its filter business, but with the in­ flux of jobs from Knoxville, the local labor force should be about the same. Porter said Hastings Manufacturing shares of stock were going at $37 or $38 two and three years ago. Since then the stock market numbers have skyrocketed but the Hastings firm's have shrunk to $23. "I'm worried that the net worth (assets mi­ nus liabilities) of Hastings Manufacturing will be eroded," Porter said. They've got to take some decisive action, either turn it around or sell. They haven't said either one. "The losses are mounting and the com­ pany is drifting." Johnson acknowledged financial problems with the transition period, but said company officials are optimistic about the future. "We're extremely enthusiastic about the future," he said. "We've got an aggressive five-year plan in place." Hastings Manufacturing, besides making piston rings and specialty tools, produces and markets additives for engines, transmis­ sions, cooling systems and fuel systems un­ der the Casite brand. Tom Groos resigns school board by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings School Board Treasurer Thomas Groos Monday told the board of his inten lion to resign effective Feb. 29. Groos. who was elected in 1994. said since his family has moved out of the school district, and according to state law. he can no longer serve on the board. "It’s been a great pleasure and an honor to sene on the school board.” Groos said. "VII miss it very much." He noted that his children are now attend­ ing school in the Forest Hills district and are substantially ahead of other students in the same grades. His children are now studying things that were taught earlier this year in Hastings, and in some cases, last year, he saio. "It's been great to work with a great orga­ nization." he said of the Hastings Area School System. "You have a lot to be proud of. "I will continue to be working for the school both in my company's partnership with a school and individually," he promised. Trustee Michael Hubert said working with Groos was a pleasure. "I've been impressed by his hard work, and he's been an ace at fi­ nances... Il's a shame we have to lose him. but I'm glad we had him when he was here." Hubert said. Other board members and Superintendent Carl Schoessel also praised Groos for his wtjrk. With Groos's resignation, a replacement must be found within 20 days, or the Barry Intermediate School District will appoint one. The executive committee of the board of education, president, vice president and secretary, fill the vacancy. President Pat Endsley, speaking for herself. Vice President Colin Crutlenden and secretary Ray Rose said they plan to have a replacement in time for announcement at the March 18 meeting. In another school-related matter. Pennock Hospital and the Hastings Area School System have agreed that the hospital can use the high school's kitchen facilities, food ser­ vice equipment and a vehicle to transport food for most of the summer months. The local hospital will be remodeling its See BOARD, continued, page 2 f �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1996 Host agreement may be part of county’s solid waste plan by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The clock is ticking on a 9O-day period (or public input on another proposed amendment in the Barry County solid waste plan The issue is a host agreement between Barry County and City Management Inc., owner of the county's only licensed landfill. Hastings Sanitary Senices "Basically, the proposed amendment will incorporate the wording of the host agreement, making it pan of the solid waste plan." said V. Harry Adrounie. chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee. He said the public comment period will be from now until May 16. A public meeting to take opinions from citizens will be held at Hastings High School in April. Adrounie said. The committee will place ads in the papers to announce the date. "On the 17th of May. we ll have a meeting and make a recommendation to the commissioners," Adrounie said. The host agreement limits tonnage going into the landfill, starting at 475 ions a day in Thasc 1 and increasing to 1,600 tons a day in Phase 11. depending on any changes in the laws. Also, as part of the agreement, the county will receive 1 1/2 percent of the gross "tipping" revenues the landfill receives during Phase 1 Phase II royalties are I 3/4 percent of revenues. The reporting by Hastings Sanitary Service on waste volumes would be quarterly. The agreement also includes penalties if the landfill owners exceed the agreed limits for import during any calendar year. Waste could be brought in from 19 surrounding counties under the agreement. Any change in the solid waste plan starts with the Solid Waste Committee receiving (he proposal from the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The proposed amendment is studied by the committee and possible changes made, and sent back to the County Board with its recommendation. If the commissioners approve an amendment, they send it to the 21 municipalities in the counties for their vote. A two-thirds majority of "yes" votes is needed for the amendment to pass. The Department of Environmental Quality at the state level also has to approve the amendment for it to become part of the solid waste plan Another proposed amendment that is going through that process now at the township/village level, is one proposed by Browning Ferris Industries that would allow 100 percent of Barry County's solid waste to be exported So far. Adrounie said. Castleton. Assyria. Maple Grove. Carlton. Johnstown and Barry townships have officially returned "yes" voles for that amendment. One of the world s largest solid waste industries. Waste Management Co. has talked to the commissioners and the solid waste committee about a similar exporting amendment, but will wait to see if the BF1 amendment will become part of the county's solid waste plan. BOARD, continued from page I kitchen area between June 10 and Aug. 20. United Way elects executive board Gordon Dudley, (left to right) from the insurance firm of Dudley and Avery Insurance Company of Battle Creek, has been named president of the Barry County United Way. Becky Wieland, assistant director of human resources at the Viking Corporation, is the new secretary; Mary Campbell, director of human resources at the Viking Corporation assumes the duties of vice president, and Chris Fluke, from Walker and Fluke of Hastings, has been named treasurer. The 30-member board ei aireotorsiies uuee new merribers tres year; NonrabTnaier,‘ Robin Jewttt and Ev Manshum. The directors terms are for three years; the executive board serves for one year. News Briefs ‘All That Jazz’ will be March 23 The Tupper Creek Broadcasting Co. will present “AU That Jazz” at 7 p.m. Saturday. March 23. at the Lakewood High School auditorium The Tupper Creek Broadcasting Co., home of the Lake Odessa Feed Store, is producing the program, which will feature the Capital Jazz Quartet from Lansing the "Our Town Radio Players” performing in a Radio Mystery Theater presentation of "Warren Peace: A Flash of Blue.” In keeping with the traditions of the Lake Odessa Feed Store Gang, the usual sponsors, such as “Lover's Blend Cof­ fee" and "Sunny Beans. Lakewood's Food of Courage.'' will continue to offer advice to the lovelorn. For more information about the pro­ gram. call 374-4471. Promise Keepers breakfast slated Denny Myers and Russ Katje are spearheklmg a local "Wake Up Call" pancake breakfast and conference Satur­ day. Feb. 24. from 8 a.m. until noon at the Hastings High School cafetena The event is described as a "jump start” for the Promise Keepers Con­ ference in May in Pontiac. It will include music and testimony. Promise Keepers is a Christian men's movement thai was started in 1990 by University of Colorado football coach Bill McCartney The organization had a rally last year at the Pontiac Silverdome. where an estimated 75.000 men took part. Guest speaker at the local breakfast will be Pastor Jack Wallace of Detroit World Outreach, one of the original 72 men at the first Promise Keepers meeting in Boulder. Colo Attendance at the breakfast will be limited to 350. The cost will be $5 to cover the costs of the breakfast and materials. To register, call Myers at 945-4321 or Katje at 948-2726 evenings. ‘Spay Day’ special to help pet owners The Barry County Humane Society will help pet owners with the costs of sterlizing dogs and cats on “Spay Day USA" Feb. 27. Pet owners can call from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. that Tuesday and say they will get their pets neutered or spayed in March or before the animal reaches six months of age. The Humane Society then will send owners a certificate good for $10 off the total cost of sterilization. The Humane Society telephone number is (517) 852-9774. National Bank wins 5 stars Bauer Financial Reports Inc., a Florida-based bank research and rating firm, announced that National Bank of Hastings has been awarded its 25lh con­ secutive five-star rating. This nationally recognized award ranks National Bank of Hastings superior for safety, strength and performance. The rating is based on the analysis of Sept. 30. 1995. financial data, as filed with federal regulators. A five-star rating, the highest on a scale from 0 to 5 stars, indicates Na­ tional Bank of Hastings tangible capital ratio exceeded twice the level required by federal regulations and that the bank is soundly invested and profitable. "National Bank of Hastings has displayed uninterrupted excellence in banking." a Bauer spokesperson said. "With 25 consecutive five-star ratings. National Bank of Hastings, continually demonstrates its commitment to being a well capitalized, profitable bank serving its community of customers and neighbors with excellence.” Immunization clinic staled in Nashville The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have an immunization clinic from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 27. at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School in Nashville. No appointments are necessary, but parents should bring their children's im­ munization records Most of the im­ munizations are free Immunizations offered will include DTP. Hib. OPV. MMR and Td. Hepatitis B vaccine also will be free for children and teens, agres newborn through 19. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at 945-9516. and Schoessel recommended u.at the board approve the agreement for a payment of $20,000. The board also announced its support for a special education millage increase, which may be asked for by Barry Intermediate School District officials. A consolidation proposal and the prospect of an increase in millage had been discussed at last month's meeting, presenting several options for the board to consider. Contracts for the construction work being done at Central Elementary and the Hastings Middle School were approved. They are: • $182,386 to Kent Companies, Grand Rapids for concrete work. • $970,100 to Schiffer Mason Contractors. Inc,, from Holt, for ma*wy. • $260,700 to Steel Supply & Engineering, Grand Rapids, for steel. • $101,694 to Commercial Glass & Glazing. Grandville, for aluminum and glass. • $56,824 to Otis Elevators for two eleva­ tors. In every case, they were the low bids. Attorney Kevin Harty was designated as the school system's chief negotiator for bar­ gaining with the South Central Unified Bargaining Association (SCUBAy Hastings Education Association. The current teachers' In other business, the board accepted gifts •t• $1,000 worth of matte board, frame molding, and frames from Larry Braithwaite, owner of The Framemaker in Kalamazoo, for use in the art program of Hastings Middle Schoo! • $1,000 worth of art supplies from Steve and Sher Sanborn, owners of the Hastings Color Center, for use in the art program of Hastings Middle School. • $832 from the Hastings Athletic boost­ ers for equipment and supplies for the high school's spring athletic program. • $2,000 worth of voice-activated micro­ phones from an anonymous donor. Several travel study requests and the per­ sonnel report were approved, as was early graduation for one student and the release of two resident students. In a disciplinary hearing, action was taken to suspend a student, with the suspension lasting for six weeks. All of the votes on action items were 6-0 with secretary Ray Rose absent. The possible purchase of three new text­ books and a curriculum change were dis­ cussed, for possible action next month. Also to be presented at the March meeting for possible approval is the proposed name "Star School" for the new elementary to be built on Star School Road. Jaycees plan “Leprechaun’ baby contest Do you have the cutest baby in the world ? Do people tell you your baby or toddler should be a model? Then the Hastings Jaycees are encouraging you to enter your baby's photo in the "Cutest Little Leprechaun" contest to be held from 10 a.m. March 16 to 4 p.m., March 17 at the Hastings Kmart. The contest welcomes photos of children ages two years or younger. Photos of the children will be put on display al Kmart with a canister for people to vote on their favorite "Little Leprechaun" with donations The baby photo that collects the most funds is the winner. There is a $10 entry fee, with all of the proceeds going to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Tr» enter, send the entry fee and a photo to the Hastings Jaycees, 404 W. Grand Street, in Hartings. F or more information, call 948-9224. I Mt BAD NEWS: 1i« ti lAn, m; I WX ISsbjss Kttwy FoundMion- Many of those who support the "Walk for Warmth" stay involved year after year. This file photo shows Lam-mo the down at the start of an eartier walk in Hastings. Lam-mo will be at the walk this Saturday, too. ‘Walk for Warmth’ is Saturday by Jean Gallup Staff Writer "The icy cold winter has turned into a nightmare for those who can't afford to heal their homes, keeping Old Man Winter out," said Dorothy Clements, director of the Community Action Agency. "The CAA of South Central Michigan is sponsoring the 11th annual "Walk For Warmth" to raise money for those unable to work, the working poor, elderly and handicapped." she said. Barry County residents are gathering pledges and preparing to walk a one- or three-mile route this Saturday, Feb. 24. Kick-off site for the Walk is the Free Methodist Church, 301 E, State Road, Hastings, with sign-in beginning at 9 a.m. The walkers will step off al 9:45 a.m. This year, walkers who raise more than $10 in pledges will receive a T-shirt donated by area businesses and corporations. Clements said. . _ Two other yvalks. one sponsored by the Seventh Day 'Adventist Church on Terry Lane, and the "Gun Lake Walk," also will raise funds for warmth. Lew Newman said everyone is welcome to walk in the "Gun Lake Walk" which begins at the Orangeville Township Hall this Saturday at 10 a.m. This is also the 11 th walk held in the Orangeville area. Newman said said the walk is a one-mile stint and refreshments will be available afteward, he added. For more information, call Newman at 795-4755 or Betty Stewart at I-616-6644773. The Seventh Day Adventist Church walk will be held on Sunday. Feb. 25. "We re excited," said Chairwoman Carol Hahn. "We will meet at 10:45 and begin al 11 a.m ," she said. Unlike the other measured walks, they will "walk as much as they can." Hahn said that besides adults, several young people from the church youth group, "The Pathfinders" have signed up to walk. Hahn can be reached for more information at 948-8651. Joyce Jarman, chairwoman of this year's walk in Hastings, has walked for 10 of the 11 years it's been held. She explains her long involvement this way: "My dedication to a good cause is because every step I walk, every dollar 1 get. that's more for a family that needs assistance." She solicits funds from Hastings and Middleville businesses, and has since the beginning her involvement. "I’m pleased with the way that Barn County businesses support the walk. When I ask, there's no hesitation. They're there waiting for me. year after year." Those businesses, and a few family and friends, so far have pledged more than $800 to Jarman for her walking. She missed just the first year of the walk. "My husband and Dorothy got pulled into it together the first year. He died four years ago this month. I was working the walk when he was sick and in the hospital. Wher he died; it helped me (cope) by getting out Com-missioner James Bailey. Businesses also have donated prizes and -Z certificates for a raffle, and Lam-mo the ;? clown will be on hand to entertain the > youngsters. Cookies and other refreshments; are always served al the church after the > Walk. Several area churches, service clubs, > schools and corporations plan to sponsor > groups of walkers. Those working in the rural ajeas are Betty Arnold in Delton; Tonya and Mike Stellema in Freeport; Linda Devine in Hickory Corners; Kaye and John Doyle, Johnstown; Elizabeth Palmer in Middleville, Sandra Schilz and Sheila Peebles in Nashville and Sherry and Jenny Cusack in Woodland. Pledge sheets are available at the CAA office at 107 S. Jefferson St. Hastings. Donations can be made out to the "Walk for Warmth" and sent to the CAA. For more information, call the CAA* al 948-4260 ‘State of the County’ address will be March 1 James Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, will give a "State of the County" address March I al the next First Friday forum. His presentation will be from noon to 1 p.m. that Friday at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Bailey, a Republican, who was first elected to the County Board in 1994. repre­ sents Carlton and Hastings townships and portions of Irving and Woodland townships. He has said he would like to have a "State of the County" address given annually about this time of year, much like the "Slate of the Union" and "Slate of the State" addresses. He will talk about some of things the board has been doing and what may be expected in the future "This would be a good opportunity to ask the chairman questions about things that are happening in the county right now." said Jim Pino, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Committee. "It might be a good time for citizens to let their feelings be known.” The "Lunch and Learn" forum series is held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the historic Thomas Jefferson Hall. i I there and doing something for someone else." she said The feeling she gets from helping others is very gratifiying. she said. "I walk the whole three miles every year. 1... video tape and take photos along the walk, and I make a copy for me and one for x Dorothy." . This is her first year as chairperson of the :Xj walk, responsible for making surex ; everything comes together al the nght time. X She has served on the steering committee for >• 10 years. X "Everyone is pulling together, it’s great;? this year." •? Jarman credits the new members especially for their interest and hard work. : Special speakers at the Hastings walk are X State Rep. Terry Geiger and Barry County Zj James Bailey Those attending may bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the hall. Coffee and lea will be provided by the Democrats. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1996 — Page 3 Robert Byington’s Chamber Board position has dual role by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Hastings attorney Robert L. Byington, one of four new members on the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, is combining his interest in the annual August Summerfest event with serv­ ing on the Chamber Board Byington was appointed to the Chamber Board as a liaison member to the Summerfest Committee The Chamber Board is the overseeing en­ tity over Summerfest. Byington explained. "The Summerfest Committee is a sub­ committee of the chamber itself." he said, and his primary role will be to maintain a good and accurate communication line be­ tween the committee and the board. "Obviously, the other issues that come before the board... 1 will give my input to those as I'm aware of them and am able to do that." Byington said. He is starting his fifth year of service on the Summerfest Committee, previously serving as co-chair of Summerfest for two years, one year with Bruce Hunt and another with Terry Miller Byington said he doesn't have a private agenda to accomplish as a Chamber Board member. "I don't have any desire to become the president of the chamber or be an officer," he said. Becoming more active in the chamber was prompted by his Summerfest connection, Byington said. "I've been working closely with the Chamber Board over the last couple of years in particular in connection with Summerfest and basically got exposure to the board and the struggles that the board goes through... Plus, frankly, the Chamber. I think, itself has become, over the last few years, a much stronger organization as well, basically, in serving the Hastings area community as a gal hen ng point for all the different busi­ nesses and their thoughts and concerns and as the first point of contact for someone new coming into the community," he said. "They do a lot of good work al the cham­ ber. Much of the work that they do is still very quiet, behind the scenes work. I think it truly has evolved into an organization of in­ terchange of ideas amongst the various busi­ a good solid business base in keep the com­ munity going and a lol of opportunities as far as being able to become active and to as­ sist in the community through some volun­ teer work nice and dedicated people living in the community In his general civil law practice. Byington concentrates on estate and business planning He earned his juns doctor degree in 1977, graduating cum laude from Thomas M Cooley Law School Previously. Byington majored in English at Michigan Stale University, where he received his bachelor of arts degree in 1973. "I basically fell into it." he said of moving to Hastings and having a law practice here. Before he had his license to practice law. Byington saw a Hastings law clerk position posted at Cooley and wound up with the job. He interviewed at Hastings' Depot Law Office, which was then a partnership be­ tween Ralph Wilbur and Richard Shuster, who eventually became Barry County Circuit judge and recently retired from that post. Shuster and Wilbur hired Byington for the clerk's job in 1977. when Shuster was in­ volved in a PBB case in Cadillac that ran considerably longer than anticipated "I needed the job experience, the clerking experience, the law firm experience... Ralph and Dick just needed the clerking help al the time. And I’ve been here ever since." The senior attorneys hired Byington as an associate after he became licensed in October 1977. "When Dick went or. the bench in 1982. then Ralph and 1 formed a new partnership and we've been together ever since," Byington said. He and his wife. Martha, have two chil­ dren. Sarah and Eric. Byington served as president of the Barry County Bar Association from 1988-90 and chairman of the Juvenile Law Section Council of the Stale Bar of Michigan from 1992-93 Other activities include serving on the Legal Aid of Central Michigan Board from 1985-89. He is treasurer of the Hastings Elks Club, assistant secretary of the Hastings Rotary and is an active member of the Hastings Car Club, particularly putting in a lot of volunteer time to help with the club's car show at Summerfest. For the Barry County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, forged by Probatc/Juvenile Court Judge Richard Shaw. Byington is one of the trainers when new volunteers are recruited. CASA volunteers arc appointed by the court to work in partnership with foster care workers and attorneys to insure that chil­ dren's best interests are considered when youngsters arc in the court system because of abuse or neglect Byington has high praise for the CASA program, calling it tremendously valuable. He speaks to CASA trainees from a lawyer's perspective on what happens in ju­ venile court as one facet of the CASA train­ ing program. As an attorney. Byington also has worked with CASA volunteers directly on a number of cases he has had in Juvenile Court. "It makes us wonder how we did juvenile work before we had that assistance," he said, "h's a good check and balance." Rehearsals under way for ‘The Sound of Music’ The ’nuns' in the "Sound of Music" production practice the opening song at Central Auditorium. The play will be presented on Feb. 29. March 1-2. nesses around the area as well as the other public service organizations," Byington said. What docs he like about Hastings? "Almost everything." Byington said. "It (Hastings) really reminds me an awful lot of the community that I grew up in back in Owosso — the friendly people out there. Joe LaJoye. musical director of "The Sound of Music" leads the orchestra is a run through of one of the musical numbers in the play set for Feb. 29, March 1-2. Jake Paige stands in the footlights at the front of the stage for a 'make up check" by the producers in the seats out front, while the other actors wait for their turn. Barry County COA hosts party for senior citizens Robert Byington Who Can Solve This Problem? Dozens of seniors from all over Barry County converged at the Hastings Moose Lodge on Valentine's Day to enjoy lunch and a program, hosted by the County Commission on Aging. The Get In Liners, a country line dance class taught by Art and Joyce McKelvey, entertained all the guests at the Barry County Commission on Aging Valentine luncheon and party last week. Many door prize drawings, donated by businesses, were awarded. Kight now. in some school districts, third graders are learning how to solve this equation. And in some school districts, sixth graders are learning.. But there are still some school districts when? seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to face the question. Insist on higher academic standards in your school district. Bev Jarrett shared some readings Barry County Commission on Aging Board Chairman Bob Edwards, who also is Rutland Charter Township supervisor, was one of the volunteers who waited on the seniors at last week's party. Here, he bnngs a tray to Ruth Davis. Juanita Hunt sang ‘Let Me Call You Sweetheart" I �Page 4 — The Heatings Banner — Thursday. February 22, 1996 jO Safety belts make sense To The Editor: Hats off lo Representative Frank Fitzgerald for introducing legislation that will save lives in (Mir state. While nothing in this life is guaranteed, safety belts go a long way toward improving a person's chances of survival in a serious crash. I sincerely hope that the legislature and Representative Terry Geiger can sec the wisdom in this legislation and vote to make our streets and highways safer for all who travel them. In 3 society so obsessed by good health, exercise, eating right, and wanting to live longer, it’s hard to fathom anyone argu­ ing against this common sense measure. Lou Quinn Hastings Letters from our readers,,, Buckie up for safety Small town project success I am writing this letter lo thank all of the readers of the Hastings Banner who sent me information for my project on “Small Town America." I sent a letter back in October, asking for in­ formation on Hastings for my eighth-grade social studies project. I received many in­ teresting and helpful things that I will be using on my report. The photos and postcards that our class received have covered our classroom walls. I have received so many replies that 1 can’t write to each person, but 1 would like to thank the following people (I hope I didn't leave anybody out): Mike Hook. Joe Albert, and the law offices of Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Youngsma. Michael Michalski c/o Higgins Middle School. Room 34 7b The Editor: that makes sense for them and their families. I urge them to continue to ask the hard ques­ tions that must be asked and to push for straight and satisfactory answers. After all. it is their town. More than anything, a way must be found to re-establish a trusting environment in town and a way must be found to build a common healthy vision for what people want the future of Hastings to be. Personally, because I've seen it happen so often out here where I now live. I sincerely hope that Hastings does not allow itself to b. come just another "characterless." depen­ dent. suburban feeder town to Grand Rapids and lose its uniqueness. Located at the cross­ hairs of Grand Rapids / Battle Creek and Lan­ sing / Kalamazoo. Hastings is now in a posi­ tion to really capitalize on being a wonderful­ ly unique "community." a recognized oasis, "within reach of / but not part or* the hasskr of urban sprawl. Or, it can become just another little "gobbled-up” bedroom town where non­ contributing "yuppie-like" immigrants, ig­ norant of what Hastings is al its heart and soul, “roost" between daily commutes up the road to the city to work or to spend their In the stale where people design and build cars, you would think just about everyone would recognize the importance of wearing a safety belt. I just don't know what people are thinking when I see them drive by and they are not buckled up. Our stale needs standard enforcement of the safety belt law in order to get more people weanng safety belts. Safety belts work, but people need to use them. This simple change in the law will get more people buckling up and have fewer peo­ ple dying in crashes. Jo Klotz Hastings 7b The Editor: It seems Lansing is finally taking seri­ ously the need to get more people to buckle up. Our existing law just doesn't cut it be­ cause too many people throw caution to the wind and don't wear their safety belts. People make poor excuses, like it's just not a habit. How many people would leave the house in the morning without brushing their teeth? It's an excuse 1 just don't buy. House Bill 5000 will get more people to buckle up and that means fewer people will die and fewer people will be injured on the road. Deaths and injuries affect all of us. in one way or another. So do something for yourself and ail of us — buckle up. David McIntyre Hastings money. I hope the thought of that bothers Hastings folks as much as it does me. Victor Hugo Walton HHS Class of 1954 Ansonia, Ct. Farm families sold out by U.S. Senate HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published Dy . Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovwton of J-Ad Graphcs Inc. 1952 N Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058-0602 (•10 945-9554 John Jacoba President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Listening to the people... Forget excuses, just buckle up To The Editor: By passing the Agricultural Transition Act (ATA), a majority of U.S. Senators have sworn their allegiance to the multi-national, agri-business crowd. Michigan and the nation’s farm families have been sold out on the auction block. This simply opens the door for further concentra­ tion in the food industry by world-wide, ver­ tically integrated, corporate monopolies. We have consistently been forced to warn against monopoly control of our nation's .ood system. A majority in the U.S. Senate seem determined to prove us right in doing so. Our family farmers have been hard work­ ing. independent producers who never wanted government handouts. Nevertheless, they have operated in a system that has regularly dictated an inability to put a price on the fruits of their labor. For this reason, it was found necessary decades ago to provide a safety net to help protect our food producers from the vagaries of both weather and man, man as represented by giant agri-business firms. Many in Congress have now deemed that safety net no longer necessary, that some il­ lusive free market, (which no one can define), will somehow compensate fanners fairly for their efforts. Unfortunately, the Market Tran­ NICK SMITH To The Editor: To The Editor: Reader urges ‘local folks’ to keep abreast of events, keep hometown sound Although I now live in Connecticut, being bom and raised in the "community" of Hastings, during and just after World War II. made a very profound impression on me. I Mill read the Banner each week to get my juices flowing and to keep abreast of the news and views about the stewards, exploiters and caretakers of "my home town." The basic and fundamental nature and character of Hastings "as a community" is surely changing For better or worse. Hastings will never be the same. The Banner has been generous in bringing the impassioned dialogue surrounding key controversies to us. It seems clear to me that many people are struggling with some tough fundamental questions about Hastings and its future. What kind of "community" do we want for our families in ten lo twenty years? What do we want Hastings to be like? How would we envision a "perfect Hastings" if we had 15 years to create it? What would it lake for us to achieve that? What do we want our role lo be in the region? What do we definitely not want to happen? The current "bug-a-boo” appears to be that there are fundamental differences in how key empowered leaders and groups would answer these questions. Regardless of their position on the future of Hastings. 1 urge people to keep well informed about issues and to make the time to be active­ ly involved in creating the kind of Hastings Communication from...CONGRESSMAN sition Act caps commodity loan rates for seven years. The n*aximum loan rates for corn, wheat and soybeans are SI.89, $2.58 and $5.26 per bushel. The MTA insures that these will not be safety net prices. With no practical curbs on production, it also guarantees over production, (short of weather-related disasters), which will drive market prices even below those disastrous loan rates. Our U.S. legislators should have questioned the devastating economic impact this legisla­ tion would have on our rural communities. They should question the value of having a food system controlled by a few multi­ national corporations. They should question increased contract food production with deci­ sions made for farmers by faceless corporate boards and CEOs. Finally, they should stop railing about fami­ ly values until they stop and examine the negatives of the value system they are creating for rural America with this legislation." Carl Mell vain. President Michigan Fanners Union Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double spaced Public Opinion: Despite icy roads and uncertain Michigan weather, people have been driving from all over the district to attend my Town Hall meetings during the past week and a half The sheer effort they make to come demonstrates how concerned they are about our country 's future. The message is consistent whether we meet in Eaton. Calhoun, or Hillsdale County. Congress should cut spending, reduce waste in government, and stop overregulaling American families and American businesses. This opportunity for an old-fashioned giveand-take discussion made me aware of how much misinformation has been going out over television. For example, many people thought that there were actual dollar cuts in the Medicare proposal passed by Congress and were surprised to learn that there was actually a 40 percent increase over the next seven years. They were also surprised to learn that the contributions made by citizens during their working years pay for only a small fraction of the benefits they receive from such programs as Social Security and Medicare. No one approaching retirements likes to hear that Medicare is going broke and that in 1995 the program paid out more money than it received into the trust fund for (he first time since 1972. But at almost every meeting so­ meone would bring up an example of fraud and abuse in the Medicare or Medicaid pro­ gram. The citizens al my Town Hall meetings were disgusted to learn that if current spen­ ding patterns are nu changed, our children and grandchildren will face lifetime tax rates of over 80 percent to pay our bills. When they found out that a child bom today will pay $187,000 in taxes just to pay for his or her share of the interest on the national debt. Michigan citizens again told me to do •! whatever it takes to balance the budget. . The people I met with realize that our tax code needs to be changed, our welfare system • is destructive to those very families it tries to .n help, and our education system is inadequate H if our children arc going to be prepared to compete in the world economy. Further, they H believe that the answer to these problems lies in less government, not more. They repeated- ■ ly urged me to cut spending, even though it ' probably means cutting federal subsidies that benefit them personally. I also explained the President's so-called i balanced budget and the balanced budget passed by Congress. When I made it clear that -•« both plans continue to borrow over $100 x’ billion from Social Security and the other trust •>> funds even after the year 2002. meeting par­ ticipants urged us to insist on a plan that starts to control spending now and ensures that we .£ reach a balanced budget. It was encouraging n when the people at the Hillsdale meeting gave r me a standing ovation for my efforts to stand* I up against Treasury Secretary Rubin to insist . that we end up with a balanced budget. I had to interrupt my Town Hall meeting .• schedule to return to Washington to work on b the budget and the new farm bill. Returning to- d Washington made (he advice from the district seen even more logical. It's always s<»'^ refreshing to me that so many citizens have common sense solutions and sec through the -• maze of news media soundbites. I'm returning fr to Washington with renewed vigor to niake*^ sure that these common sense voice, are heard. In the last "Living Well" column. I wrote of the importance of one's perspective in cop­ ing with stress. Whether we tend to view stress as a danger or an opportunity affects our experience of health and well-being. This week. 1 wish to turn to the matter of choice as it affects our experience of stress. 1 am struck by how often we create our own stressful situations. Often, this is because we fail to establish priorities and live by them. When we arc not living according to our values and priorities, we experience distress. Martha Davis. Elizabeth Robbins and Mat­ thew McKay, in their excellent resource. "The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook ' (1995. New Harbinger Publications). note "... 20 percent of what we do yields 80 percent of the results. Conversely. 80 percent of what we do yields 20 percent of the results.” No wonder we become burned out! So much of our busyness fails to accomplish our goals or follow our priorities Try this exercise: Take out a sheet of paper, and list 15 to 20 things that arc most important to you (c.g., financial security, health, family relationships, etc.). Now. go back over your list, and choose the top 10. Now for the hard part. For each item on your list, note how much time you invest with that item Don't be surpnsed if you find that the amount of time , invested does not match the importance you. assign to it. For example, most of us place our family, ,■ relationships near the top of our priority lists.- . Yet. a whole week may go by without spen-^ding more than a few minutes of meaningful-;* conversation with our spoursc or children. J-,, am dismayed by the number of people I see in*,, my office who rarely even eat meals together! < Investing time in what we truly believe to be important is one way to reduce our negative experience of stress. Another way in which we choose stress is by failing to engage in healthy behavior. Fre­ quently, when 1 am working with someone who wishes to manage their stress. I will sug­ gest that they engage in regular aerobic exer­ cise and relaxation training. Often, the response is. “I don’t have time to relax.” or "I don't have time to exercise." We can be our own worst enemies! Remember. 80 percent of our activity fails to move us toward accomplishing our goals. Not only do we have the time to exercise and to relax on a regular basis, we cannot afford not to — if, that is. if we wish to reduce and manage our stress Il’s your choice! What about Engler as V.P.? A lot of publications. including Time magazine, have been touting Michigan Gov. John Engler as the best choice for running mate for whoever wins the Republican Party's nomination for president. What do you think, and if not Engler, whom? Frederic Jacoba Vce Pregtdenl Stephen Jacoba Secretory • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (E<S&) Elame Gibed (Austant EOtor) Karen Mauch Barbara Gall Cindy Smflh James Jensen Jean Gallup Sharon Miller Mandy Habel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtosaAed ads accepted Monday through Frcay 8 am to 5 X pm . Saturday 8 X am. • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $1S per year m Barry County $17 per year m adjoining counties $20.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid •I Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Tonya Cottingham, Delton: Jim Lumbert, Laurie Malone, Nashville: Glen Smith, Hastings: Debbie Smith. Hastings: other person, but not “They tell you one thing and do something done pretty much what he should be nominated. I anyone else. He (Engler) except I'd hate to lose him Engler" else when they get into of­ said he'd do as think he (Engler) needs has some strong points and in Michigan.” fice I don't monkey with governor.” better values. " he also has some weak Alberta Hannon, Hastings: “I can't think of any any of it." “Yes. He (Engler) has “I think someone else Hastings: "1 don't know of "I think he'd be great points. He's not for the small businessman." » �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1996 — Page 5 Steve May elected Nashville President Steve May will be the new village presi­ dent in Nashville after his convincing vic­ tory in the Republican primary election fumahrdby Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones A Fed uses interest rates to control economy There’s a lot of interest in interest rales. Financial experts, consumers, the media — just about everybody, it seems, is constantly monitoring interest rates. And no wonder. In­ terest rate trends have a direct impact on vir­ tually every segment of the U.S. economy. Interest is the price you pay for borrowing money, or the price you get for lending money. In today’s column, we'll focus on the borrowing side of interest. A small change in interest rates can nuke a big difference to a borrower. For example, a 30-year. $90,000 mortgage with a 7.5 percent interest rale has a monthly payment of about $630. If mortgage rates rise to 9 percent, that monthly payment increases to $724. Over the 30-year life of a loan, that adds up to nearly $34,000 of additional interest. So who decides whether interest rates w ill be 7.5 percent or 9 percent? Short-term in­ terest rates are determined by the Federal Reserve System, known to most people as the ••Fed." The Fed is an independent government agency that regulates the nation's banking and monetary systems. It is governed by a seven­ member board; board members, who serve 14-year terms, are appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate The Fed’s decisions about short-term in­ terest rates depend on many things, including the level of inflation. When rates are low. borrowing is attractive. As Americans buy more goods and services, prices may rise, and so may inflation. When rates are high, the reverse happens: consumers spend less, which slows the economy, and as a result, in­ flation usually declines. Adjustments in in­ terest rates can help control runaway inflation or stimulate a lagging economy. The Fed directly or indirectly controls three interest rates. The federal funds rate is interest charged on overnight loans between banks The discount rate is charged on loans from the Fed to banks And the prime rate is the amount of interest that banks charge their most credit-worthy customers. Banks also use the prime rale to set other rates for consumer and business loans. So, how do the Fed’s actions affect the economy? Assume interest rates are currently low. and consumer borrowing is high. If economic growth begins to flirt with infla­ tionary limits, or example 4 percent to 5 per­ cent. the Fed may raise the federal funds rate. Banks, in turn, pass their higher costs to customers by raising interest rates on loans. Borrowing should slow down, and inflation should ease. However, if an increase in the federal funds rate does not slow inflation, the Fed may then increase the discount rate. In turn, banks typically raise their prime rates, and the costs of borrowing rise further. Often, the Fed may have to raise the federal funds and/or discount rales several times until the desired economic slowdown is achieved. In slow economic times, the process is reversed: the Fed reduces interest rates, borrowing is encourag­ ed. businesses grow, consumers spend, and the economy improves. So. if you thought interest rates were simply a random factor of the economy, left on their own to do as they please, think again. They ’re important tools used by the Fed to prolong healthy economic growth, limit recessions and control inflation. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week Clo„ Ch.nOe AT&T 65'h Ameritech 58'/? Anheuser-Busch 677e Chrysler 52% CMS Energy 30% Coca Cola 80% Dow Chemical 75'/. Exxon 80% Family Dollar 12’/s Ford 30 General Motors 50% TCF Financial 35% Hastings Mfg. 23'/. IBM 119% JCPenney 47% Johnson & Johnson 92% Kmart 7 Kellogg Company 767. McDonald's 49% Sears 427« Southeast Mich. Gas 177a Spartan Motors 9 Upjohn 427a Gold 399.40 Silver 5.67 Dow Jones 5458.53 Volume 399,000,000 Monday. May's victory was the only contest in area village elections Monday. All others featured incumbents running unopposed. May collected 73 voles, besting Steve Corwin, who had 31. as a total of 112 peo­ ple voted for village president, according to Village Clerk Cathy Lentz. Both May and Corwin are serving on the Village Council, and Corwin is the current president pro tern. May’s council term was scheduled to expire this year, but Corwin still has another year left on his. May is completing requirements for a bachelor's degree in bio-psychology from Grand Valley State University. He hopes to get involved in human resource work. Re-elected and unopposed for three council seats for two-year terms Monday were Dennis Mapes, with 86 votes. Chris Pash with 79 and Carroll Wolfe with 67. Steve May Wolfe had been serving as village presi­ dent since Ted Spoelstra resigned about a year ago. Wolfe decided against seeking the presidency and opted instead just to remain on council. Clerk Lentz, Treasurer Lois Elliston and Assessor Justin Cooley also were unop­ posed. All are very likely to win their posts in the general election March 11 because there is no Democratic opposition. May and Corwin were the only ones named cm the ballot for president, but there were a number of write-ins. Penny Steortz and Dennis Mapes both received two votes and Penelope Steortz. Gary White. Don Langham and Leon Frith each had one. White also had one vote as an independent for council and six as a Republican write-in. Lentz said that the village actually used 122 ballots, which is a good turnout for a village primary. "Il (the number) is actually high for this kind of an election," she said “It’s usually around 50.** -2'h -6'/. -1 -37« -1 -'/a -2% -2'h -’/• •% -2'h -'h +'/a + 5'/. -I'/e -6% -7. -3 -27. -37. -’/» -7a -7a -4.20 -.05 -142.70 County road load limits now in effect by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Barry County Road Commission Tuesday set out load limit signs on county roads that are not all-season and will be en­ forcing the limits, said engincer/manager Jack Kineman. For the winter season now winding down, Kineman said his department purchased 3.200 tons of salt for $96,000. “That’s about 1,000 tons more than we normally buy. I think we have enough for the rest of the winter — we have a couple hundred tons. Hopefully, we won't have to order more." Kineman said. He expects conditions of the county roads to deteriorate this spring because of weather. "That quick thaw is the worst thing that can happen, but this is Michigan, and those things happen." he said. "If a road is scaled good and the water can t get in. it will weather pretty good, but if »• sum ffiJUN COST WUMMNtAIK isn't, it'll just fall apart." Looking toward the summer construction season. Kineman said work on Patterson Road from 142nd Avenue to the Barry/Kent county line at 108th street will be com­ pleted. making the length of Patterson from Chief Noonday north lo Kent County an all­ season road. Also scheduled lor the summer is resurfac­ ing of Coals Grove Road to Woodland Road and through the village of Woodland, mak­ ing the road from Woodlawn in Hastings to M-43 past Woodland completely all-season. In addition to road projects, the new McKeown Road bridge is set for construc­ tion, as well as refurbishing of the historic old bridge. Kineman said. AH of the projects are made possible by federal funds through the Inter modal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ICTEA) along with township funding. Kineman said. It's against the law. So if you don't want a ticket, buckle up. Or, you could become broke in more ways than one. tWOMUtfMULfrflMAIWIff. RKUMUMWEI NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every weekin rhe Hastings BANNER Can... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 26. IBM at 7:M P.M. in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building al 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, Michigan The subject of the public hearing will be the considera­ tion of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended MAP ADOPTION - A-1-66 Request to adopt the entire township of Baltimore Township. T2N. R8W (see attached map) Itching to Win? Get Scratching! All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place The County o> Barry mil provide necessary auniiary aids and services such Free cards at all Old Kent Banks, the more you bank the more you win. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ as signers lor the hewing mparad and audio tapes of printed materials being considered al the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meettng/hewmg upon ten (10) days notes to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requmng aunhary aids o' services should contact the County of Bany by wnting or call the following Michael Brown County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49050 (010) 94A40B1 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information „ , _ _ _ Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk (PRW) (2-1 & 2-2) LEJ LO«0<» Win Win Win Win S 10,000 an interest-free loan free checking for life < 74% CD bonus ♦ Everyone wins V4% to 1% off loans CC OLD KJEIMT BAN K Common Sense Uncommon Service* Maximum kxin amount S25.OW. and up to 36-month term on the intetest-fnc loan; all loam subject to Old Kent credit approval, new loam only, excludes refinancing an existing Old Kent loan, first mortgage loam and refinancing ot mortgage loom to purchase real estate. personal I nn of credit. credit cards. education I*uni ot loam assigned by third parties, free checking tor 'de meant no account few and free Dehue • checks CD under $100,000. nuumum term one year. CD bonus rate u:il not appts- upon renewal No purchase or transaction necessary CD bonus and loan dbCDUntt cannot lx- OObtacd with anv ocher otten Sc* complete official rules at am partldpat ng • Nd Kent office You mm ato Obtain a game card and Official Rules by sending . sumped. self-addressed emelcpe postmarked bs 4 20 9t> and received bs 4/27/96 to Old Kent dame Card RrquoU. F O Bos 99S49. Ralctgh NC 27624 Call !• MX)-M2-1646 for information Wfvecnrsc ©OU) KINT (ami W 1 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1996 MOM: Rosa M. Frantz Singing for seniors... Mary Peterson and Russell Nash were part of the entertainment last Wednesday at the Barry County COA senior citizens’ Valentines Day party. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . HaMingv MI 49058 Father Gale Johnton Vicar Ptxxx 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 pm. at the Church of wur Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 south al M-79 Lawrence Hubiey. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9.30 a.m.. Sunday School. 1045 a m Morning wor ship. 6 00 pm Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Boh and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7 30 p.m Wednesday PLEASANTVIIW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rood. Dow I tag. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service' 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 am. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 (JO o m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 p.m Awana Program (3 years old through 6<h grade) Wednesdays. b 30-8 pm Teen Center. 7th-l2th grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Feb 25 - 8 00 & 10:45 Holy Commumon. 9:30 Sunday School all ages Thursday. Feb 22 — 12 00 Lenten Lunch Worship; 6:30 Childrens Choir. 7 00 Adven­ turers. 7:30 Adult Choir. 8:00 AA. Friday. Feb 23 - 5.00 Wedding Rehearsal Saturday. Feb 24 — 10:00 First Communion. 4:00 Wedding. 8 00 NA Monday. Feb 26 - 9:30 Qudtmg; 7:00 Koinoma 4 Tuesday. Feb. 27 — 7.00fiuaday Schtavl Staff Wednesday. Feb. 28 - 10:00 Word Watchers. 6:00 Sup­ per. 7 00 Vespers HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd . and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 10 am Sunday School. II am Mor mng Worship. 6pm Evening ac­ tivities Wednesday — 7 p.m — share groups in vanous homes Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study at the khurvh HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10 45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. W -dnesday activities 7 00 p tn are Pombows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). .Adult Bible Study - No age limits INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address-1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jun Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9:30 a m . Bible School. 10:30 am. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, tn home Bible study Call for location — 623-3110 CHURCH OF THF NAZARENE. 1716 North Brood way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9.45 a.m Sunda* School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Mormn; Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even mg Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teem and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship II a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study. please call for more details Homemade peanut brink n«»w available QUHI B Y UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-79 West Pavior Susan Trowbridge (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 am.. Worship II a.m . After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4I83 Court Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nng. 9 30 a m Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p.m. at the church Bring sack lunch ST. CY RIL AND M ETHODI I S CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131st Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3'4 nua west of Patterson Rd ) Surxliv Mass 9 30 a m . Ccxnmu mon Services. Mon . Wed . Frt. al 9 00 am ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E Bond St i Hastingv Church of God building) 9am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used *i all services For more infix mation call 948-9327 or Res Deacon David Huatwick at 948-2101 St Andrew * is a pun of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 am GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before (he Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry , leader­ ship tratntng The Church Page is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 1000 a m — 1928 B<mA of Common Prayer CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m ; Wor­ ttap 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m . Wedneiday Prayer Bible 7: 00 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferwn Father Charles Fischer. Pasttn Saturday Mas* 4.30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 11.15 a.m., Confewom Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). wxi Powell Rd I mik East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a.m.. Bible classes for all ages. 10:40 a.m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m. Youth Meeting with “Youth With a Message ' 945-9224; 6:30 p.m Bible Study for all. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Your Faith WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 a m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a.m. for all ages NEW' beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult classes. Gaming Per sonal Financial Freedom. FiwindaiKNiai Doctrine* of Faith. The Minor Praphets-Calling God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Re lai Kinships with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mimdays 6 30-8 00 pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5KM) p.m at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence i and Wednes day. 5" IS pm at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Break fau the third Saturday each month K 00 a m . freewill offering You arc invited and welcome THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a m and 10.45 a.m Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 am Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 pm also Nuncry available for all services Bnng the whole family HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr BufTord w Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Slapert. Musk Ccxxdinalor and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . Worship 11 00 a m — *nh child care for infants and todvUen thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS cami ly Church Night — Prepare? light meal 6 00 p m . Adult BiHe Study and Activities for Kids 6 45 pm. First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages THURSDAYChildren's Choir 4 00 pm . Youth Handbells 4 30 p m . Adult Hand­ bell Choir 6 30 p m . Chancel Choir 7 30 p m Sunday . Feb 18 — Special mu*K- by Sunday School Singers Wednesday. Feb 21 — Ash Wednesday Service 7 00 p m Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions’* — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 944 8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R Barren. Asst Pastix Sunday Service* Sunday School 9 45 a m . Classes for all ages. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4th Grade. 6 00. Evening Service Wednesday 6 30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 pm. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8 15pm. Adult Choir practice LANSING - Rosa M. Frantz, 93, of Lansing and formerly of Grand Ledge, passed away Monday, February 19, 1996. Mrs. Frantz was born on March 9. 1902 in Marseilles, Illinois, the daughter of James Riley and Lottie (Brundage) Smalley. She taught school in Woodland in the 1920's, later moving to Eaton County, where she taught in several county schools from the late 40’s until her retirement in 1962. She married Royal H. Frantz on June 9,1927 in Grand Rapids, and he preceded her in death on December 18. 1992. She was a member of the Sunfield Church of the Brethren. She is survived by one son, Wendell (Nonna) Frantz of Charlotte; four daughters. Beverly Welton of Lansing, Bethel (Raymond) Stambaugh of Sunfield, Eleanor (Leonard) Dayton of Grand Ledge, Gwen Shelly of Lans­ ing; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 22. 1996 at 1:00 p.m. al the Sunfield Church of the Brethren. Interment will be held in Sunfield Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Youth Haven Ranch or Family Life Radio. Arrangements were made by Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Thelma R. Will GRAND RAPIDS - Thelma R. Will, 70, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, February 13,1996 at Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born October 17,1925 the daughter of Dobe and Isabel (Obnght) Rodgers. She graduated from high school in 1943 in North Carolina. She worked for Hastings Manufacturing Company for fifteen years, retiring in 1972. Mrs. Will was Past Matron of the Eastern Starr, a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church, and also an active member of Nashville VFW Auxiliary for many years. She moved to Grand Rapids in 1988 from Hastings. She married John W. Will November 6, 1943 who preceded her in death April 9, 1989. Also preceding her in death were three brothers Surviving are sons, David and wife Julie Will from Hamilton, New York; Roger and wife Bonnie Will from Naperville, Illinois; Martin and wife Marge Will from Two Rivers, Wisconsin; five grandchildren, brother, J.B. Will from North Carolina; sister, Helen Burris from North Carolina; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday Febru­ ary 17, 1996 atGirrbach Funeral Honle in Hast­ ings with ChapMa John Poston officiating. Burial was at Kilamo Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Ginbach Funeral Home Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. I Thomas L. Lynd| DELTON-Thomas L. Lynd, 37, passed away on February 14,1996 at Borgess Medical Center of Kalamazoo. He was born on January 12, 1959. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg in 1977. He married Sharon Farmer on August 4, 1979. He had been employed the past three years at Weller Auto Parts in Sales of Kalamazoo and formerly employed at Mall City Ambulance. He was an assistant Cub Scout leader of Delton Wolf Den 19 and was an Eagle Scout. He loved collecting racing cards and was an avid watcher and follower of Busch & Winston Cup Racing. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Bethany in 1981 and his father, Lester Lynd in 1979. He is survived by wife, Sharon; mother,. Lena Lynd of Hastings; three children, Trevor, Adam, and Heyleigh all at home. Also surviv­ ing are his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Louise and Dennis Fanner of Delton; three sisters, Dorothy Hopkins of Enfield, Connecti­ cut; Pat Prescott of Vermontville; Margaret Winans of Phoneix, Arizona; one brother, Robert Lynd of Lakeland, Florida; three half­ sisters, Lisa Lundquist and Lori Winans of Phoenix, Arizona; Vickie Winans of Aurora, Colorado; two half-brothers, Fred Winans and Steven Winans both of Phoenix, Arizona; sister-in-law and family, Lisa Tripp of Colonial Beach, Virginia; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services were held Saturday, February 17,1996 at Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Huntington officiating. Private interment of cremains will be at a later date at E Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lynd Children Trust Fund c/o Weller Auto Parts, 1629 Douglas Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Henry (Hein) Leep MARTIN • Henry (Hein) Leep. age 82, of Martin, went to be with his Lord on February 15. 1996. Henry was bom September 13. 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late David and Tannic (Douman) Leep. Henry had been an onion and potato fanner most of his life. He was a member of the East Martin Chnstian Reformed Church and was a former Consis­ tory member Henry loved the outdoors and enjoyed fish­ ing. hunting, camping, and woodworking. He loved to talk with and about his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Anton and Sylvia Leep. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Fannie; and eight children and their spouses; Carol Schoon of Martin; John and Judy Leep of Plainwell; Mary and Jim Sluiter of Grand Rapids; Richard and Cindy Leep of Marquette; Tom and Bonnie Leep of Nashville; Mark and Rhonda Leep of Middleville; Robert and Marlene Leep of Martin; Dan and Katie Leep of Newark, Delaware; twenty-four granchildren, five great-grandchildren; two brothers and spouses, Nick and Henrietta Leep of High­ land, Indiana, Steve and Ann Leep of Martin; one sister, Elizabeth and Dick Zandstra of Highland, Indiana; many nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life Services were held Monday, February 19,1996 at the East Martin Christian Reformed Church with Reverend Stephen R. VanEck officiating. Burial was in East Martin Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the East Martin Christian School. Arrangements were made by the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home Plainwell Chapel. Betty C. Johnson LUZERNE - Betty C. Johnson, 74. of Luzer­ ne, passed away Sunday February 4, 1996 at the AuSable Valley Nursing Home in Fairview. Mrs Johnson was born on November 9, 1921 in Orangeville Township, Barry County, the daughter of the late Abraham and Nellie M. (Allen) Hayward. She came to the Luzerne area in 1955 from Charlotte. She had been a nurse's aide al the Mio Nurs­ ing Home and was employed with ITT Hancock Industries in Roscommon until her retirement in 1975. She was a member of Emma Lowery United Church of Christ and the Wally-Bartley American Legion Post #162 Auxiliary. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon (Wayne) Durfee of Mio; two sons, Kenneth (Kay) Butler of Luzerne and Fred (Debra) Butler of Arizona; two step-sons, Edward (Donna) Johnson of Hint and Kevin Johnson of Florida; seven grandchildren; two step­ grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Thomas (Juanita) Hayward of Delton; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 7, 1996 at the Orr Funeral Home in Mio, with Reverend Timothy Prasad officiating. Marian 4. Brooks MIDDLEVILLE - Marian A. Brooks 89. of Middleville (Payne Lake), passed away on Thursday, February 8, 1996, at Blodgett Memorial Hospital. She lived in the Payne Lake area since 1949 and was a country school teacher for many years. Marian will be missed by many. Earl and Marian were also owners of Brooks Grocery Store and Restaurant at Gun Lake for several years She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; two sisters. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Earl; one sister-in-law, Lu Morgenstern; sever­ al nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand­ nephews Funeral services were held Saturday. Febru­ ary 10, 1996, at the Archer-Hampel Funeral Home in Wayland with Pastor Hubert Sprik officiating. Interment was held in the Elmwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association or Wayland Area Ambulance. Arrangements were made by ArcherHampel Funeral Home in Wayland. Patricia Ann Dalman WINTER PARK, FLORIDA - Patricia Ann Dalman, 54, of Winter Park, Florida passed away Thursday February 8, 1996 at her residence. She was bom October 11,1941, the daughter of Patrick and the late Jessie McGiny. She is survived by her husband, Donald; her father Patrick A step mother, Rose McGirty; two daughters, Danielle (James) Collier; Laura (Anthony) DiRado; one son, Patrick Doptis (fiance Debbie Collins) five step-children. Sue (Steve) Bennett; Julie (Derek) Wendt; Michael (JoAnne) Dalman; Kelly (Kevin) Wagner; and Kathy (Scott) Sherman, three grandchildren, fifteen step grandchildren, one great grand­ daughter. one sister, Maureen (Thomas) Landwei; brother and sister in-law, Ted and Jeanice Dalman; and Sandy and Ron Merrill. Funeral services were held February 15, 1996 at Schulte &. Mahon - Murphy Funeral Home in Lyndhurst Ohio. H. Marguerite Eaton HASTINGS - H. Marguerite Eaton, 87. of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 1996. at Thornapple Manor. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. I Berenice (Rebeil) Dunn | HASTINGS - Berenice (Rebeil) Dunn, 90, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, February 16, 1996 at her residence. She was born June 10, 1905 in Tucson, Arizona, the daughter of Andr'e and Constance (Redondo) Rebeil. She was a graduate of the University of Arizona in 1927. She was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She studied art and design at the An Institute, Chicago, and at the Parsons School of Design, New York Chy. She married Ross Dunn in 1933 in Chicago and in 1945 moved to Hastings. Mrs. Dunn devoted much of her time to the Pennock Hospital where she helped establish The Penn-Nook Gift Shop and was Auxiliary President. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Ca’holic Church and Hastings Country Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Dunn in 1964. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Georgina) Haight of Sl Joseph, and Mrs. John (Julie) Caton of Wimer Park, Flori­ da; six grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be Thursday, February 22. 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Su Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father Char­ les H. Fischer officiating. Memorial may be made to the Delton Pt biic Library. Funeral arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. G. Fred Eckardt HASTINGS - G. Fred Eckardt, 81, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Eckardt was born on November 14, 1914 in Woodland, the son of Frederick A Bertha (Voelker) Eckardt He was raised in the Woodland area and attended schools there, graduating from Wood­ land High School. Mr. Eckardt has lived in Hastings for many yean. He was married to Dorothy E. Booher on May 27, 1936. Mr. EckardI's employment included: Michi­ gan State Highway Department, owner or the former “Eckardt Painting Service" of Hastings, owner of the former “Eckardt Jeep A Trailer Sales” of Hastings from 1962 until 1975 and operated a saw mill in Hastings for many yean. He was a life member & past Master of Hast­ ings Lodge #52 F & AM, currently Chaplain of Hastings Lodge #52 F & AM, member Bedford Chapter #188 Royal Arch Masons, 43 year President of Hastings Masonic Association, life member & past Patron Hastings Chapter #7 O.ES., former District Deputy Instructor for district #14B of Grand Lodge of Michigan, former member of General Purpose for district #14B of Grand Lodge of Michigan. Mr. Eckardt was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy on February 4, 1996. He is survived by daughter, Suzanne K. Walker of Hastings; three grandchildren, Matthew Walker of East Lansing, Sara Walker of Hastings, Anna Walker of Hastings; sister, Connie Bloomer of Los Angeles, California; brother, Victor Eckardt of Woodland; two nieces, Marilyn Nelson of Bethesda, Maryland, Phyllis Tholin of Evanston, Illinois. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, February 20,1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Richard Tholin of Evanston, Illinois and Hastings Lodge #52 F A AM. Burial was in the Fuller Cemetery of Carlton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to O. Fred Eckardt Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Amber L. Davis BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Amber L. Davis 73, of Battle Creek, formerly of Delton, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 1996 at Arrowood Nursing Center in Battle Creek. She was bom on September 13, 1922 in Ceresco, the daughter of Glenn Kilpatrick and Eva Cross. Mrs. Davis was employed in her early yean at Kellogg's and Eaton Manufacturing, then at Battle Creek Kmart in the 60's. She was a very active member and past pres­ ident of the Delton VFW Ladies Auxiliary #422. She enjoyed crafts and ceramics. She was preceded in death by he' parents and her husband. Ernest She is survived by daughter and husband, Cheryl A DJ. Price of Battle Creek; son and wife, Ernest A Pat Davis of North Pole, Alaska; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers, Dennis and Lyle Kilpatrick of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place at her request A graveside memorial service will be held at the Prairieville Cemetery in the Spring, to be announced at a later dale by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to Delton Lions Cub-Hearing Impaired, send c/o Williams Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Delton, MI 49046. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Read The Hastings BANNER Every Week. Subscribe or get a copy at news stands around the county. �______ ________________ _______________________ The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1996 — Pape 7 Woodland NEWS... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reoorter The Woodland Area World Day of Prayer will be held Friday. March 1. at 9:30 a.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church (M-50, one half mile west of M-66). Refreshmenu will follow. Babysitting ser­ vices are available. The theme of this year’s Day of Prayer is “Reconciliation.** Participating churches joining with Lakewood United Methodist in­ clude Zion Lutheran. Kilpatrick United Brethren. Woodland United Brethren and Woodland United Methodist. The Woodland School Alumni Association Executive Committee met Feb. 12 at the Lion’s Den in Woodland to continue planning the 100th anniversary of the association. Ad­ dresses for the following people are being Kilmer: (If you know where any of these per- Kilmer. 170 W. Broadway. Woodland. 48897. or call her at 367-4031.) Jacobs-Scharphom plan May 3 wedding Fred and Patti Jacobs of Hastings are pleas­ ed lo announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Anne to Marc Joseph Scharphom Marc is the son of Joseph and Phyllis Scharphorn of Grand Rapids Jennifer is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1991 graduate of Baker College in Muskegon. She is currently employed at J-Ad Graphics as sales manager for the Grand Rapids Real Estate Weekly. Marc is a 1984 graduate of Grand Rapids Union High School and graduated from Grand Valley State University. He is currently employed at Grand Valley State University as the assistant fieldhouse manager. A May 3. 1996 wedding is planned. Smelker-Cobb to wed in spring Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smelker, of Freeport, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cobb Jr., engagement of their children Rachel Ann and Robert Lee. Rachel is a 1987 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, with a bachelors of business administration degree from Western Michigan University. She is presently employed by Union Bank in Lake Odessa. Robert is a 1984 graduate of Lakewood High School. He has been self-employed as the owner of Cobb's Corner for the past eight The couple is planning a Spring 1996 wed­ ding and will afterwards reside in Lake Odessa. Wooer-Kraushaar plan to wed July 6 Don and Judy Wooer of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lisa Sue Wooer of Battle Creek to Mark Lyle Kraushaar of Marshall. He is the son of the late Robert Lyle and Helen Kraushaar. James AcUey, Eugene Anderson. Marion Baird Smith. Omar K. Christian. Jerald Cobb. Jack D’Orville. Richard Engle. Mildrer. Guy Waller Hubbell. Wayne Hefftcbowrr, Alene Mohler Reahm. Beatrice Plants Eisenlohr, Hazel Price Schoby. Betty Shere? Denhof, Jack M. Smith. Christa Stober, Shirley Teachout Stahl. Lyndell Triffett, Alice Walker Keeler, Sidman Williams. Betty Wotring. The Executive Committee is meeting a^ain at 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Den on Monday, Feb. 26. The Kilpatrick Women’s Missionary Fellowship held their monthly noon luncheon Feb. 14. Lillian Vandecar was the hostess of the day. The menu included meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, com and California mix vegetables, baking powder biscuits, several salads and a selection of cakes and pies. The tables were decorated with a Valentines Day motif. The luncheon was well attended. Gretchen Slater wants to remind Lakewood High School students that the deadlines for the Voice of America Young American Creative Patriotic Art program, and the Youth Essay The programs are sponsored locally by the members of the V.F.W. Post No. 4461 and the auxiliary of that post. Deadline for the essay competition is March 15. and for the art program, April 15. The staff at the high school have the rules and guidelines for both programs, or you may contact Gretchen at 367-4443. Pastor Bea Herring reminds those planning to attend the membership classes. Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, that the first class will be held March 12 and the second one will be March 19, with both to begin at 6 p.m. Barry County Commission on Aging held its first annual COA Valentines Day party Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. Attending from the Woodland site were Gladys Bennett. Alma Kruger. Thelma Sweets, Edith Ketchum, Robert Blocker. Larry and Juanita Hunt. The Woodland site nutrition supervisor, along with other site supervisors. Commissioner Sandy James. Karen Depres. American Red Cross. Helen Shellenbarger and- C.O.A. — — - — members _ staff Kellogg High School . Kellogg Community College and Nazareth College with a employed by Kellogg Company Her fiance is a graduate of Marshall High School and attended Kellogg Community Col­ lege. Mark is employed by Riggs Quality Mean of Marshall. A July 6, 1996 wedding is planned at St. Philip Catholic Church. Elkeys to celebrate golden anniversary Robert and Phyllis Elkey will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, March 2, at the American Legion in Hastings. The event will be hosted by their children and families. Friends and neighbors are cordially invited to attend the open house. No gifts please. The couple was married on Feb. 27, 1946 in Detroit. They lived briefly in Rutland, Vt. until Bob rejoined the Army. They traveled extensively, as his military service dictated, until retirement in September 1978 when they moved to Hastings After working ten years for Felpausch. he retired for a second time in October 1988. They have four sons. 11 grandchildren and ‘Higher Call’ group to visit local church "Higher Call," a mixed ensemble from Indiana Wesleyan University. Marion. Ind., will perform at the 11 a.m. service Sunday at Grace Wesleyan Church, 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. The group includes three young men and three young women, all of whom are stu­ dents at Indiana Wesleyan, a private coeduca­ tional, residential university related to the Wesleyan Church. For more information, call Eileen Yates at 948-2256. PUBLIC NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW 43 99% 50 00% 401 R**Kteriti*l Personal Property Please help Ralph McClelland celebrate his 80th birthday on March 4th by sending cards to: Ralph McClelland. 105 N. Delaware. f33. Apache Junction. Arizona 85220. or phorang (016) 940-2464 Patna* Atari helped to serve the meal of baked chicken or roast pork, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and beverages. The tables were decorated in the Valentine Mod- by Pam Sease and her sister, Becky Livermore. Entertainment was sweetheart music supplied by Russ Nash on the organ, along with some talent from the guests. There were many door prizes given out to the guests. There were approximately 140 people al the event. The second annual Woodland Fire Depart­ ment Pancake Breakfast will be held at the Woodland Eagles on Main Street in Woodland, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. They will serve pancakes, eggs, sausage and ap­ plesauce. Proceeds will go for a generator and emergency lighting for the department. Lakewood area churches are planning a series of Lenten services to be held on Sunday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. al the various churches. The first service will be on Sunday. Feb. 25. at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, with the Rev. Phil Whipple of­ ficiating. The March 3 service will be at the Woodbury United Brethren with the Rev. Alan Sellman ministering. On March 10. the service will be at St. Ed­ ward’s Church in Lake Odessa with the Rev. Brian Allbnght ministering the service. March 17 the service will be at the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Emmett Kadwell. Woodland United Methodist Church will be host for the March 24 service and the Rev. Fr. Tom Boufford will minister the service. March 31. the final Lenten service in the series, will be at the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church on M-50 with the Rev. Ben Ridder. The Barry County Historical Society held a 50 00% meeting Feb. 15 marking the anniversary of the Hastings Public Library. Larry Massie, historian, collector of Michigan books and publications and author of several books of stones about Michigan and its development, shared some of his collections with members and guests. His collection contains some rare books, some books which touch on many areas of life in early Michigan. He has cookbooks, novels, maps and plat books, poetry, history books, guide books for early Michigan roads and many other subjects. He gave some excerpts from some of the books, sharing the unique and Michigan past. TODAY to The Hastings County of Bony Notice of Public Hearing Regarding The Barry County Animal Shelter • BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP • Board of Review Notice The Baltimore Township Board of Review will meet at the Baltimore Township Hall, on March 5th at 200 P.M. to organize and receive the roll. The Baltimore Township Board of Review will meet at the Baltimore Township Hall, to hear protests March 11,WO A M. to 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and March 12, from M0 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00. Appointments will be offered and given preference but walkUns will be beard as soon as possible. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Supervisor seven days prior to the 11 rat meeting, Shirley Drake at 9938 Bedford Road, Dowling, Ml 49050 or calling Shirley Drake at 616-945-9926 or 616­ 721-9977. These numbers may be used for appointments also Shirley Drake Supervisor Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Hastings High School lecture hall, 520 W. South St., Hastings, Ml on Friday, March 22, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. to hear comments from the public on the future of the Barry County Animal Shelter. Concepts Include privatization, millage proposal and renovation of the existing building. The County of Barry will provide neceeaery reasonable elds and services upon ten deys notice to the County Administrator, 220 W Stets St.. Hwtlngs, Ml 49058 or cafl 9484881. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice Is hereby fltven thet the Barry County Plennlng; Zoning Commission will conduct s public heerlnp on Fabrewy 28, IM st 7:30 P.M. In the Community Room, Courts 8 law Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. The subject ol the public hearing will be the consider, tlon ol the following emendment to the 1976 Berry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: NOTICE • HOPE TOWNSHIP • nt ar* a* follow* 101 Agrcultur*l Ralph McClelland to observe 80th Larry Massie of Allegan, a Michigan historian, speaks to the Barry County Historical Society about old rare books. PUBLIC HEARING March 4,1M6 • 7:00 P.M. MAP CHANGE ■ A-2-9S Request to rezone property In Sec. 30. Johnstown Townahlp (see attached map). Lots 11,12 and the FROM 02 TO RL-1. 8 1/2 of 13. Daisy HUI Plat In Sec. 30. Johnstown Twp. TIN, R8W (see outlined area on HOPE TOWNSHIP HAU. ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hold hearings on the following requests: 7:00 PJL Richard and Patricia Baker for a Site Plan Review to extend the existing Auto Body Repair Facility located at the Delton Body Shop. 9929 South Wail Lake Road (M-43). Delton. Ml. in Section 31. Hope Township Zoned C-3 Commercial 7rt5 P.M. David Jackson for a Special Exception Use permit for a Home Occupation located at 5395 Guernsey Lake Road. Delton, Ml. In Section 20, Hope Township. Zoned RL-1. The applications, legal descriptions and maps may be viewed dunng regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 ajn. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hail located at 5483 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at -the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately following the hearings to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board. Hope Township dork 5443 S. Wail Lake Roa 544-2444 mapj This map Is a por­ tion of the Official Zoning Map of Johnstown Twp., Barry County, Michigan All of the above mentioned prop­ erty is located m Barry County. Interested persons deslhng to present their news on the proposed amendments, either verbelly or In writing, will be given the opportunity to bo hoard at the above mentioned time end place. being constated at th* meeting, to indMduta with dteawitta at the meettngtaartng upon ton (10) day* notice to the County of Bwry Individuai* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aM* or seme** should contact the County of Barry by witting or caS the following Mtchaei Brown. County Adminrttrator. 220 W Stat* Street. Hatting*. Michigan 49050-RM) 9*44091 Ths proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further Information. . ■a—*™* Cmmhv iw mawi (2-1 & 2-2) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1996 ty to vent your anger. He (or she) will also give you some understanding of why men who have "nice" wives have a predilection for trash. When you discover it has nothing to do with a deficiency in you but is due to your husband's adolescent approach to sex. your anger will subside and you will have a better marriage. LEGAL NOTICES: AdfOurnwd hooring 6.S0 p.m. Special mooting called to order 6:51 p.m. Roll coll: Whitaker. Cote. Albert preMnt. Peake. Woods absent; James Scales Bonding Attorney: five residents. Adopted Special Assessment Resolution No. 4. Meeting adjourned 7.-00 p.m. Regular Board Mooting coiled to order 7 30 p.m. Pledge to Flag. Ail Board Members present Five residents throe guests Approved Agendo with additions; January 8 minutes. Received Treasurer's. Correspondence 8 Com­ mittee reports. Adopted Resolutions Re: B.F.I. Amendment to Barry County Solid Waste Han; Ono mill one year only Asphalt Rant Barry County Rood Commission Salary Resolutions: Ambulance Agreement. Resolution 91-3-4-3 Feo Structure. Approved grants for Bernard Museum. YMCA; SI .000 matching for Road work. Approved notice for Budget Hoaring Morch 11. 1996. 6:30 p.m. Adjournment 9:47 p.m. Shirley R. Com. Clerk Attested to by: Potricio Albert Supervisor (2/22) Filo No. 95-21797 e„o,. ol MtLVIN F. JACOSS 5<X'ol No 370-10-5063. TO All INTEKFSTFO PFKJOHS Yoor lowxl lo th, o-tolo mor b* O' «' locTml by *“ lollowmg Th. dradwt. whow k»l known oddrau wot 1634 N. Broodwov HosHnga. Ml 4WS». dwd No.mnbm ». IW5. An inttnmwnr dorad Morth 31. IW3 hoa bwn odmimd o. ih. will of th. dacaM-d Credriori ol th. dKMMd o'- nolHiad Ibot oil cto.m. ogoMal *w MKM -HI b. lormmr borr«d onlaaa pra^nTad to *. eo-ind^taodmn pwtonol raprmMoThm. John ' Jocob. and Fradrtc J. Axaba 45 J. Airport Hoad. Hoahngt. Ml MOM and 461 lokaaala Or.. HoaHnga. Ml 4WM. roapoethr^. or both th. co-indopandonl poraonol rapr^n iotnma ond th. berry County Frobot. Court. 330 Watt Court Stroat Haatinga. Michigan. 4W3» Within lour month. ol th. data ol publkotlon ol this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Shamro M. VanWagoner (P 44020) 107 West Michigan Avenue. Suite 400 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616)30-140 File No. 96-21B29-IE Estate of MATTIE BELLE MOMA Social Security No 363-32-5322 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest in the estate may bo barrod or of rectea oy me rvtivwuig The decedent. whore last known address was 1205 South Pork Street. Hastings. Ml 49056 died 01/26/96. An instrument dated 9 29 93 has boon admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the independent personal representative Mary CIsler. 6243 Robertson. MiddievUle. Ml 49333. or to both the independent per­ sonal representottve ond the Barry County Probate Court. 220 West Court Street. Hostings. Michigan 49056 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. William M. Doherty (P41960) DIMMERS. McPHiLLIPS * DOHERTY 211 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49056 (616)945-9596 (2/22) p.m. All members. Commissioner Robert Wenger ond several residents of Township present. Approved the request from the Barry Rood Com­ mission supporting a August Primary ballot pro­ posal of one mill for one year only to bo used by the Rood Commission to purchase an asphalt plant. Resolution adopted in support of the Village of Middleville for the purchore of the abandoned Penn-Centrol Roilroad for eventual development of a rail-trail. Bills approved for payment as presented Mooting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk (2/22) Keep pets tied Dear Ann Lenders: I’m still shaking as I Move out ‘slob’ Deer Ann Landers: My husband and I have been mamed for 30 years and raised four children. All but one have grown into responsible adults. 1*11 call the misfit “Allison." Allison is 28 and still lives at home. She works as a waitress, pays no rent and has been taking classes at a junior college for nine years. She's a slob and trashes our house with liner. If my husband or 1 tell her to clean up after herself, she tells us to drop dead. Her father then does the cleaning up My husband and 1 have been in couschng for three years. One of the things the counselor tried to help us with was gening Allison to move out. She refuses to budge. I did get my husband to ask Allison for rent money, but after two months, she stopped paying, and he hasn't mentioned it since My husband is constantly making excuses for Allison, and in his eyes, she can do no wrong. I realize that I have a serious problem on my hands, but I am powerless to bring about change without divorcing my husband. We both read your column every day. Ann. Please help us. — A Florida Dilemma. Dear Florida: Your "dilemma” began several years ago. Alliso? has been out of control for quite some time. I suggest three­ way counseling with a new counselor. The one you’ve been seeing for three years has failed miserably. Your husband should insist that Allison move out at once. He does her no favor when he permits her to live rent-free in your home and cleans up after here. When Allison is out on her own. she will develop some badly needed self-esteem and hopefully some respect for her parents. Write to Bosnia Dear Am I sedm: Where can we write to Resolution for asphalt plant millage. I mill/1 mr. First reading of Ordinance 96-1: HA2/MAT (3/22) Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Suparvlaor the servicemen and women in Bosnia? I’m sure they are lonely for home and some mail from the good old United States or Canada would give them a lift. I remember reading lots of letters in your column from soldiers serving in Operation Desert Storm and also from readers who had met some very special friends by writing tc service people in the Persian Gulf. (3/n) Please help us out again - Red. White and Blue in South Carolina. Dear Red. White and Blue b’ess you tor asking. Our service people new u-rving their country by keeping the peace in Bosnia would appreciate hearing from new friends, old friends and loved ones at home. Send a letter today Here arc the addresses For Army. Navy. Air Force and Marine Corps land forces, write to: •Any Service Member. Operation Joint Endeavor. APO AE 09397. For Navy and Marine Corps personnel aboard ship, write to: • Any Service Member. Operation Joint Endeavor. FPO AE 09398. Gem of the Day: English is a strange language. There’s no egg in eggplant, no pine in pineapple, no ham in hamburger. Sweetmeats are candy, and sweetbreads are meat. Garbage taste Dear Ann Landen: When I read the letter from "Silently Weeping in Kansas,’* I knew 1 had io write. She was the woman who. after her husband died, found condoms in his wallet and pornography in his desk. That woman is lucky lo be a widow. I wish I could trade places with her. By accident. 1 discovered that my husband collects pornographic movies and magazines. They show women with women, men with men. and mixed groups. Those photos made me physically sick. 1 didn’t view the movies. The titles alone were enough. If that kind of garbage is what a man wants. I say fine, then don't get married and live a lie. You told "Kansas" to remember the good things. That's not easy to do when your trust has been broken. 1 don’t know if my husband has had any affairs, but my discovery ha.-j made me suspicious. Any suggestions as to what 1 can do about his taste for garbage? — Shocked and Disillu­ sioned in Los Angeles. Dear Los Angeles: You can’t do anything about your husband's taste for garbage, but you can and should do something about your obsessions with the subject. It is souring your marriage and ruining your life. A good therapist will provide the opportuni- Area Birth Announcements... CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF MILL STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a pub­ lic hearing in the City Hall. Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday. February 26. l°96 at 7:30p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of Mill Street from the East Right-of-Way line of Cass Street to the Thomapplc River as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be file with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or call (616) 945-2468, or call TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk BOY, Cody Mitchell, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 6 at 4:37 p.m. to Ted and Dawn Hall. Nashville, weighing 7 tbs.. 9M ozs. and 2014 inches long. BOY. Makay Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 7 al 2:46 p.m. to Darccy and Andrew Markwart. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 18'4 inches long. GIRL, Kelsea Elizabeth, bom at Pennock BOY, Mitchel Blake, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 8 at 7:26 p.m. to Brenda and Steven Brooks. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 20 to inches long. Hospital on Feb. 6 at 1:36 a.m. to Karen and Nicholas Seifert, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 6 ozs. and 2! inches long. BOY, Kenneth Lee. bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 6 al 9:41 a.m. to Ken and Danielle Christopher. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 2M ozs. and 2014 inches long. BOY, Joshua David, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 6 at 11:17 a.m. to Linda and Don Blaszak. Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. 714 ozs. and 21 inches long. Marriage Licenses: Philip Allen Moleski, Plainwell and Dawn Marie Turner. Plainwell. Brad Clayton Shellenbarger, Hastings and Kelly Kay Kollar. Hastings. Bradley Edward Gray. Hastings and Letitia Leann Kirkham, Bellevue. GIRL, Chelsea Ann. boro at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 8 at x: 10 p.m. to Dcbbe and Scot Haverdink. Portage, weighing 6 lb*.. 2 ozs. and I9to inches long. GIRL, Elizabeth Ann, bora at Pennock Hospital or Feb. 9 al 4:33 p.m. to Shelley Boulter and Charles Harvath III. Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 2114 inches long. BOY, Chuck and Roxie Visser of Cutlerville. Grand Rapids announce the arrival of Nathan Michael Visser, weighing 8 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Bom Feb. 10. 1996 at 4:11 p.m. at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids, MI. Proud grandparents are Ken and Sharon Schondelmayer of Middleville and Lee and Anita Visser of Kentwood. Great grand­ mother. Doris Apsey of Middleville. Welcomed home by brother Jacob and sisters KyLeigh and Andrea. It’s A Boy! Jim and Wendy Bchrcnwald are proud to announce the birth of Jesse Lee who arrived 2 months early on Thursday. Jan. 11. 1996. He weighed 6 lbs . 3 ozs. and was 21 inches long Grandparents arc Larry and Kay Bchrcnwald of Clarksville. MI and Ken and Dianne Madejezyk of Grandville. Mi. write this letter. This evening. 1 was driving down the expressway with my mother when I discovered, to my horror, that a dog had windcred onto the road. The headlights of the car next to us must have frightened the poor thing. He appeared to be totally disoriented. We were horrified to see that beautiful animal trapped. It was im­ possible to stop because there were at least four cars behind us. Suddenly. 1 felt a thud and knew we had hit the dog. If it had been possible in that brief second to avoid hitting the animal, I would have done so. What’s worse. I was unable to stop and see if he was hurt or dead. There were vehicles ahead of us. behind us and in the next lane, all going at least 70 miles an hour. 1 had no choice, so I had to keep going. Please. Miss Landers, tell dog owners if they love their pet* to keep them tied up. 1 will have nightmares for a long time to come even though what happened that night was not my fault. Just sign me — Sick at Heart in Pasadena. Dear Pasadena: Some dogs that are tied up get loose, which means they were not proper­ ly secured. A* for those who are permitted to run loose, their owners should face stiff fines. It must be terrifying for the animal, and it is grossly unfair to subject innocent people like you to such an agonizing experience, followed by nightmares for weeks to come. I hope every dog owner who reads this will ask him or herself. "Could this happen to me?’’ Gem of the Day: Television will dcv-.t replace kindergarten teachers until they mace a TV that removes snowsuits and blows noses. Forget to save some of your favorite Inn Landers columns? “Nuggets and Doozies ” is the answer. Send a self-addressed, ong, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landes. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. HI. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate Inc. LEGAL NOTICE BKNrrOAQg nonce Robert A. Tremoin 8 Associates. P.C. Is attempting to collect a debt ond any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made In the conditions ol o mortgage mode by DARRYL 6. CARPENTER 8 BRENDA L. ANGUS, to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH ire FARMERS. HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S. DOT. OF AGRICULTURE now known ot USDA, RURAL ECONOMIC 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mor­ tgagee, dated November 14. 1968. and recorded on November 17. 1968. in Libor 475. on pogo 481. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mor-, I goge there is cl a i med to be due at the dote hereof the sum of fifty-five thousand three hundred flfly one and 60/100 Dollars ($55,351.60). including in­ terest ot 9.500% per onnum. Under the power of sole contained In said mor-' tgogo and the statute in such cose made and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage, will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on March 7. 1996. * Said premises are situated in CITY OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan ond are described os: LOT 6 OF REPPERT ACRES. ACCORDNG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED M UBHl 4 OF Pt A T S ON PAGE 26 * Oil AND GAS LEASE BETWEEN ROSS REPPERT AND LENA M. ROTOT. HtS WIFE AND MK> EX­ PLORATION CO. DATED 7-2B-7O RECORDS) 9-17-80. M LIBER 332 ON PAGE 317. AND CORRECTED IN UBER 332 ON PAGE 319. RESTRICTIONS AS RECORDED IN LiBSt 293 ON* PAGE 151. RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSUMERS POWER CORRPANY AS RECORDED IN LIBER 243 ON PAGE 217.. RELEASE OF CHANNEL CHANGE TO MICHIGAN STATE HWY DOT. RECORDED IN UBER 264 PAGE 397. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from* the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon- od in accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days horn the date of such sale. DATED January 25. 1996 USDA. RURAL ECONOMIC 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremcin 8 Associates P.C. 40! South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (2-22) How To Avoid Penalties In Managing Your Lump Sum Distribution Learn How Some Little Known, Yet Simple Techniques Can Save You THOUSANDS in Needless Taxes Whether You’re Retired or About To Retire Your Attendance At This Seminar Is a Must Thursday, March 14, 1996 • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Desserts and Refreshments County Seat, 128 S. Jefferson — Hastings HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN... • • • • How How How How to to to to take money out of your IRA before 5916 without penalty. avoid the new 20% withholding rule. avoid the 50% error rate on IRA rollovers. avoid problems of distributions from stock savings plans. Your Seminar Sponsor: Edward Jones speaker Mark D. Christensen. Investment Representative, is familiar with the retirement plans of many local companies. He specializes in retirement planning and IRA rollovers. Edward Jones focuses on helping individuals build financial security and progress toward their investment goals. SEATING IS LIMITED, SO CALL NOW: (616) 945-3553 (800) 288-5220 Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 22, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Life of Leonard Slater, Part II by Joyce Weinbrecht (Written by Mary M. Lewis Hoyt. 1907. for the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society!. Mr. Slater labored to attract the Indians. Once their confidence was gained, they believed implicitly, as do children. If through weakness of body or mind they drank whiskey, they still believed the truth and deplored their faults. There was a United Slates statute forbidding the sale or the giving of liquor to Indians. Mr Slater found and emptied many barrels of this commodity upon the ground at every station with which he was connected. When the drunken Indians came howling around the mission at night he would go out and tie the disturbers to a fence to sober off and next day they were repentant and meek and full of pro­ mises to be good. Whiskey was the greatest enemy the mis sionaries had to contend with. Introduced by white men, it taxed the ingenuity of other white men to keep the Indian sober General Lewis Cass, who took a profound interest in the early settling of this state urged upon the white men to keep liquor from the Indians and urged the same upon the different Indian chiefs. He told Chief Topinabee to keep sober so as to make a good bargain for himself and his people in selling their lands. Topinabee is said lo have replied, "Father, we do not care for the land or the money or the goods offered us What we want is whiskey! Give us whiskey!" It may have been spoken with sarcasm in view of the manifold anxiety of all the Indians for this beverage, but it is well known that Topinabee himself was a sad drunkard. Contrary to popular belief, the first while traders and trappers proved a blessing to the Indians, for they brought to them improved weapons and better methods of hunting and fishing, and their rude ways and means of agriculture were improved traders, made more profitable, and living among them and adopting some of their ways, they helped to develop the better part of their savage nature and thus introduced among them the elements of civilization. Until the advent of the whiskey bottle, the white man had it in his power to do great service to the Indians. No one probably understood the Indian nature or their relations with the white man better than did Chief Pokagon. who was in­ vited aa a guest al the Colombian exposition in 1893 and was listened to with profound atten­ tion when asked to speak. "Let me tell you." he said, "some things I have seen al some of our trading posts, even Mackinaw, where Astor got rich and we were very poor. The most profitable trade and the most ruinous trade Mackinaw ever had. was in whiskey." He then gave the formula which was in use among the traders of that period. 1817-1818 for the making of "firewater." which did not exceed in cost above 5 cents a gallon and was retailed to the Indians for 50 cents a quart, of which thousands of bottles were sold every year to the Indians. When taken, it soon put them in a state which they would give everything they possessed into the hands of the white man. passing into their hands nch furs and richer lands for that which in cxchange was worse than nothing, and worked to the undoing of any good that might other­ wise have done them. Chief Pokagoc gave this formula at the Chicago Exposition in 1893 when called upon to address a large audience called together by the mayor of that city to hear him speak: Take two gallons of common whiskey or unrec­ tified spirits, add to 30 gallons of water and to The log school typical of the Slater Mission period, circa 1840. A sketch of the Slater mission, Prairieville Township. this add red pepper enough to make it fiery and tobacco enough to make it intoxicating, and you have a decoction that will cause the Indians to give everything he possesses into the hands of the white man. Pokagvr. said that this formula was in general use among the traders al the time. Pardon this digression, if it is such, but this is part of Michigan's early history, and the means used to get from the first owners of the soil their interest in what we so proudly claim today as ours. Treachery and abuse instead of justice and right was the principle too often used •; the first intercourse between the white man and his red brother. The reason Mr. Slater did not remain longer at the Carey mission at Niles and the chief reason of his removing from Thomas mission in Grand Rapids was owing to the disturbing influences wrought by the selling and giving of liquor to the Indians. The rapid influx of white settlers into Grand Rapids, which began in the spring of 1833 and the demoralizing ef­ fect produced upon the Indians thereby in­ dicated in those in charge the advisability of a removal of the mission and in 1833 land was purchased in Prairieville. Barry County and the mission was removed there, about 50 In­ dians in all accompanying Mr. Slater to his new quarters. The sturgeon, with which the Grand River had abounded, were growing scarce and there was also a lack of meat, for deer will not stay in a region where guns are fired. So. in looking for a nw location, it was found that one of the best fishing waters was Gull Lake in Barry County, and the rich fin­ dings of pickerel with which the lake then abounded gave great satisfaction to those ex­ pert fishermen. They built log houses and each family had a piece of ground to work. HELP WANTED - Dental Hygienist Needed We are looking tor a top-notch dental hygienist to join our team Practice located in Hastings. You must be a people person and deliver quality care. Excellent benefits available. If this Is you. please send resume to: Dental Hygienist 4888 E. Quimby Rd Nashville. Ml 49073 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 50 50 50 ADDRESS: 6370 M-66 Nashville, Ml MINIMUM BID: $38,250. 3 BR, 1 BATH REDEMPTION 6 MONTHS OFFER MUST BE IN THE FORM OF A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER THE DAY OF SALE. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT RECD AT: 3260 Eagle Park Dr. Suite 107 Grand Rapids. Ml Happy 50th Birthday Bob May 50 50 REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURE SALE but they were not farmers and would not be made such in one generation. Wildness had held them for many generations and it was a hard matter to make radical changes, and while they learned to love the white man's bread, they knew now how to bear the white man's burden. At the time Mr. Slater settled in Prairieville. Barry County and Kalamazoo County were undivided. He settled on what was the base line of these counties and near to several lakes. A.S. Parker, who built the first frame house and bam in that pan of the coun­ try was a near neighbor. Orville Barnes. Mr. Spaulding. Mr. Otis and Mr. Brown soon set­ tled near him. also the Daily family. About two and one half miles south of the mission was the little settlement of Richland, where the post office was kept by Colonel Barnes. In the fall of 1837. the first schoolhouse in Prairieville was built. It was large and com­ modious and served a double purpose. Religious services were held in it on Sunday and school during the week. A son of belfry was made by four posts put in the ground with cross pieces on the top and in it was hung the bell Mr. Slater loaned uadi the Slater Mission Chapel was buih. when-it was hung in the belfry of that building, .calling the Indians together for services as lone a$ the chapel re­ mained. It is now in uwf n907) in a district school in Prairieville, whe^eit calls the yoiitKs* to a broader and higher lire in education. This bell was purchased by Mr. Slater in Detroit in 1830 and was shipped around the lakes to Grand Haven and then to Grand Rapids in a canal boat, and when the mission moved from Grand Rapids to Prairieville the bell accom­ panied them. Mr. Slater had mastered the Indian language so as to use it as readily as his own. In his intercourse with them, he was like a father among his children and as they gathered about him he would say "Come now, my children, you must cross the dark river, the waters come along swift and they whirl and they are deep, but here is the boat, the life boat. Come into it all of you and be saved." There was of necessity much reiteration. which made it more impressive to them. Scripture cards were made for them by Mr. Duncan Ide. of Boston, who was a brother of Mrs. Slater. All possible ways they could devise to attract and keep the attention were used by these faithful people. The work accomplished among them would be interpreted differently by different people. It was their earnest endeavor to make the way of eternal life through the Savior plain to them, and there the responsibility of man ceases. To win the love of one of one good 50 50 50 150 2-23-96 50 Still Nifty at Fifty! 150 Love. Deb 50 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 NOTICE RESIDENTS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP The Township will be having a Public Test on March 4. 1996 at 2:30PM for Optical Scan Voting Equipment. Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Barbara Bedford. Clerk nun or woman is worth the work of a lifetime. To win Christ is more. The singing of hymns to tunes in our own hymn books was very sweet and impressive, the words being in their own language, hut one could follow them very well. The Indian women brought to the service their pappooscs. each on its padded board, made soft for its little body and ranged them along the warm side of the room like so many umbrellas, their little eyes shinging like glass beads as they Itxiked around on the company in wondering silence. They do not cry aloud as do white babies. Through all the long generations back they have been accustomed to silence and that is the trait of their nature. The Indian wigwam might be thought an uncomfortable affair for living in. but such was not the case really, for it was a house all roof, so steep that the rain ran off readil). After the fire, which was in the center of the hut. was started there was little smoke. There was always a pot simmering over the coals with venison or bear meat or squirrels or other wild game in it. They loved the white woman's bread and meat, and above all her fried cakes, and Mrs. Slater, with all patience taught them as well as she could learn, prac­ tical New England ways, so that they gradual­ ly let off many of their uncouth fashions, substituting hers. They were always hungry and never thought it beneath them to ask for "bucatah" bread. They ate of what was given them and what they did not eat they put into a fold of their "mitchioila" and went on their way. They gave their confidence slowly, but always remembered a kindness, which many times was repaid with a kind act. They were capable of the most enduring af­ fection and were also capable of great cruelties. History has never recorded and never will, the horrible scenes of cruelty to captive men. women and children in the early wan. for none but Indians knew the extent, and they were silent for the most pan. but oc­ casionally. in later yean, when somewhat under die influence of "fire water." they would relate some of their blood curdling ex­ periences of the past, of the raids they made among the early settlen in Ohio and other states, capturing women and children. The latter, if too young to rr inage well, had their brains dashed out against trees, and the women were compelled to ride astride ponies behind Indians and flee with them or be pierc­ ed by arrows. In this enlightened age it is hard to believe that such things ever occurred, but past history is full of horrors which it may not be well to open. The trials endured by our forefathers in the early settling of this country cannot be truly comprehended by those com­ ing so much later. To them it is ancient history. The change in Indian style of dress came about gradually. It was a difficult matter by mere entreaty or argument to persuade them, but for connivance’s sake they dropped their becoming and romantic style of dress. The browns and reds which harmonized so perfectly with their outdoor surroundings were put aside, and they adopted the white Mtn's costume, plug Jial jyid all.,and ip doing. 0a great portion'of tHdIi dignity scertmt tb1 • depart. It was remarked of Chief Noonday that he wore his blanket as though it were a Roman toga, and no hat of any kind would have given him the dignity that seemed bom to go with dtt circlet of eagle's feathers that surrounded the back of his head. It is said of Chief Me-gis-o-nee-nee. who presided over the Lower village of Indians in Grand Rapids, that he went to Washington in 1836 to assist in negotiating a treaty and was presented while there by President Jackson with a suit of new clothes, of which he was very proud, hut with it insisted upon having a high hat with a mourning badge on it. Their clothing had been made from tanned deer skins prepared with much labor, but mingling with white men they came to adopt the simple jacket and trousers, which could be easily fashioned by their squaws. The business of the mission require.! Mr. Slater to go to Washington at certain periods, and during some of these times of absence. Mrs. Slater sickened and died. The Indians mourned her death and seemed to lose heart and lapse into their old ways. She had been a counselor to them in their times of trouble and sorrow, had nursed and cared for them in sickness and with her housewifely skill and knowledge had sought to teach them practical ways of living. In her quiet patience she had read to them in their homes from the Word of Life, and when the Great Spirit called her away their hearts were sad and heavy und they learned then what they had only partially realized before, that a rare woman of pure spirit had been sojourning among them and because she had nothing else to give, had given to them herself, and had labored in season and out of season if per­ chance she might win some to the truth. And so this missionary work began in early life and carried on for nearly 30 years by this devoted family came to an end. When the mis­ sion broke up in 1854. many of the Indians went to Pentwater. Mich Some had intermar­ ried with the Potawatomies and went with that tribe to Selkirk's mission al Bradley. Allegan County, and some went to Calhoun County Mrs. Slater died in 1852. For two years thereafter. Mr. Slater continued to work with the assistance of his daughter. Emily, and then the mission broke up and they moved to Kalamazoo. Some of the Indians clung to the old place, and to such Mr. Slater went each Sunday to preach, being taken the 14 miles between by his faithful old horse. Jack. This horse had done duty in the early period by br­ inging the mail from Detroit and served as a mad carrier for three years. It took one week to make the trip to Detroit and another to make the return trip, and in those early days, mail was received only once in two weeks and there was 25 cents postage for every letter and now at the closing up of the affairs at the mis­ sion. old Jack was performing his part as faithfully for his master as in his younger days. The mission chapel was built in 1840 and in the winter of 1855 and 1856 was removed to Kalamazoo and set up down on Water Street, where Tyler and Turner's planning mill stood, and was rebuilt with an additional story and served as a dwelling house for a number of years. It was removed in its second flight to Den Blyker's addition on Portage Street, where it now stands being used as a tenement house. Emily Slater, the faithful daughter and teacher, removed to Kalamazoo with her father and was married to Sylvester St. John. June 22. 1856. in the Baptist Church by the Rev J.A. B Stone. She died Feb. 23. 1893 and her body lies beside her parents in River­ side Cemetery. Kalamazoo. The news of the war in our own land stirred up the blood of the old revolutionary ancestor running in the veins of Leonard Slater, am as has been said before, he offered himself for his country's service and joining the Christian commission without pay was sent to care for our sick and dying soldiers in a hospital at Nashville. Tenn. He labored there until hu health gave out and then came home to die. and not yet an old man. departed this life April 27. 1866 The few remaining Indians living at Prairieville attended the funeral and saw him laid away from their sight. This devoted and single-hearted missionary died without the satisfaction of feeling that his life's work had been a success. The character of the Indian had not been improved by his iq>Rfc»urse*with -wiite raett. which was 6f itself a discouraging fact. With the history before us of those who have struggled and toiled and then lain down to die comes ever and again the question. "What is life?" Who can answer? Sources: Mary M. Lewis Hoyt was the daughter of William "Yankee Bill" Lewis. She wax very arrive in the Michigan Pioneer Society, writing and presenting many papers at their stale conventions. This essay wur printed in the Historical Collections of the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society. Vol. XXXV. 1907. Many happy returns. Give ’he gift that gives back more than you've given. For as little as $25. you can give a piece of America lo someone you care about. Avk your banker for a gift certificate upixi purchase Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Otlice Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th SI., Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Inring. Cartton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th Distort (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyna townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909 phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd Distort (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O Box 30036. Lansing. Mich 48909. phone (517) 373-3760 State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Does MLB need change to keep its appeal? As Major League Basebail players report for spring training, one must wonder how the game stands as far as popularity, marketability and more importantly stability in the ranks of professional sports9 As Boston Redsox firstbaseman Mo Vaughn ponders how to spend his three-year $18.6 million deal, one must wonder how many fans will return lo Fenway Park, or any other ball park this season, to watch Mo and the rest of baseball's shining stars shine? As the Detroit Tigers attempt to find 10 quality pitchers to fill its opening day roster, one must wonder how Major League Baseball will pitch its game to a population that, in general, would rather spend its summer days somewhere else? Major League Baseball has a huge business crisis and apparently needs to make changes to adapt to the modem day sports world. It wasn't just the strike that caused people to turn off baseball — although that was a major chunk of the problem — but in many instances it was the game itself. What are the possible solutions lo this chilling crisis: Interleaguc play, designated hitters in both leagues, four outs instead of three? We now live in a society where more scoring and quicker action are the norm. This hurts baseball because many fans want changes made, while the pun sis would rather keep the game going the same. David Young, the editor of the Hastings Banner, feels that baseball's charm is found in its atmosphere and history and not so much in the game itself. (I must tell you that Dave boycotted the 1995 season, but many of us expect him to return to professional baseball in the near future) For a true baseball fan. there is nothing like a summer afternoon at a game, watching a game or even listening to a game. The calmness of the sport is one of its biggest charms and who can forget the hot dogs, the soda pops, the calls from Ernie Harwell or the feeling you obtain by just being at the ole' ball park And successful baseball organizations such as the Grand Rapids Whitecaps have found entertaining ways lo charm its many Ians. There are baseball memories for me personally and that's not counting the nightmares 1 look away from a terrible little league career. Tiger Stadium on a Saturday afternoon, waiting outside the stadium in search of autographs. Strat-O-Matic battles with the friends in the neighborhood, fouron-four sand lot contests al city park or a doubleheader on a school day at Western Michigan University. So as the Tigers prepare for a year without a Sparky and a season with a Buddy one must wonder where does baseball stand? For some that question just doesn't matter. •Speaking about baseball. Fox 17 in Grand Rapids will televise 15 Tiger games this season, starting March 17. The games will be in addition to the regularly scheduled Major League Baseball games on Fox which includes the 1996 World Senes The Tigers' fox 17 schedule is: March 17 — Toronto. 1:05 p.m. March 24 — Cincinnati. 1:05 p.m. April 1 — Minnesota. 4:05 p.m. April 6 — Oakland. 4:05 p.m. April 9 — Seattle. 1:15 p.m. June 9 — New York. 1:15 p.m. June 16 — Minnesota. 2:05 p.m. June 30 — Boston. I.-05 p.m. July 7 — Toronto, 1:15 p.m. July 21 — Toronto. 1:05 p.m. July 28 — Seattle. 4:35 p.m. Aug. 11 — New York, 1:35 p.m. Aug. 18 — Cleveland. 1:05 p.m. Aug. 25 — Kansas City. 2:35 p.m. Sept. 2 — Chicago. 2:05 p.m. Bellgraph named M.H.S.A.A. spring golf award recipient The Michigan High School Athletic Association has honoreo Hastings senior Kelly Bellgraph as its girls golf scholar­ athlete award winner for 1996. Bellgraph. 17. earns a $1,000 college scholarship for her hard work in the classroom and on the links. She is also a member of the student council, the school's band, the National Honor Society and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Her future plans include attending Hope College next fall and possibly majoring in a science-related field. To be eligible for the award, a high school athlete had to submit a 500-word essay to the M.H.S.A.A. Bellgraph's paper gave insight into bow sports can affect high school students' lives and spoke volumes. "As a member of a team or club, one also receives insight into the different sides' of life. A student from a dysfunctional environment may find a sense of security in belonging to a team or club. He or she ma> find support and love in a team which in turn will help that person lo achieve and think confidently of him or herself. A team functions as a family. Everyone on the team is equal; no one person is a 'loser* or 'winner.' A loss means a loss for the entire team, not just one player. A victory means a victory for the entire team, not just one player." Bellgraph will be honored at halftime of the Class C boys basketball finals at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing on March 23. Kelly Bellgraph D-K grapplers qualify’ six for regionals Delton-Kellogg's wrestling team met up with Pennfield again last Thursday, but this lime things did not go the way of the D-K Panthers D-K faced Pcnnfield during the regular season and won twice against its conference foes. At the team districts at Maple Valley. Pcnnfield claimed a fierce 35-31 team decision to capture a district title. To get to the finals. Coach Aaron Taoor's D-K squad beat Maple Valley 50-27 in the semifinal round. Winners for D-K in the finals were Joe Daniels (125), Jason Stampfler <135), Robert Isom (140). CJ. Hicks (160), Chris Dionne (171) and Dan Smith (215). Daniels pinned his Pennfield opponent in 3:02, Stampfler won the same way in 1.36. Isom took a 12-8 decision. Hicks claimed another fall in 3:33, Dionne won a 12-3. major decision and Smith tasted victory on a Pennfield forfeit. Jake Marlow (119), Daniels, Isom. Rob Tack (145), Shawn Coplin (152), Hida, James Vickery (171). Smith and Bill Schallhom (215) all won for D-K in thematchup with Maple Valley. •The state cheerleading championships will be held at Delton-Kellogg High on Saturday and plenty of spirit and talent should be on hand. No teams from Barry County qualified for the M.H.S.A.A. finals, but competitions in all four classes will include top teams from West Michigan. Also on Saturday, volleyball teams will contend for league honors in the O-K conferences. Hastings in the O-K White will be at Wyoming Park. Middleville in the O-K Blue will travel to Calvin and Caledonia in the O-K Gold will compete at South Christian. •The eighth annual West Michigan Golf Show starts Friday and runs through Sunday at the Ford Fieldhouse at Grand Rapids Community College. Former PGA Teacher of the Year. Gary Wiren and the 1994 Michigan PGA Teacher of the Year, Henry Young, will headline the event. Golf equipment and merchandise will make for one big golfing spree. For more information, contact 616-247-1931. Talk to you roon. Individual Districts bluffing the Rangers Hastings' Rochelle Day and Colleen Loftus team up to make a successful block during the Saxons O-K White win against Forest Hills Central last Thursday. The varsity spikers hosted Hudsonville on Wednesday night and will take part in the O­ K White meet at Wyoming Park on Saturday. Lakewood defeats Hastings to capture district mat title D-K spikers struggle in KVA tournament; home tonight De lion-Kellogg did not find any advantage to hosting the Kalamazoo Valley Association volleyball tournament last Saturday The Panthers tied for seventh place after dropping three matches in pool play Delton-Kellogg, competing in Pool B. lost to Kalamazoo Hackett 15-11. 15-4, Paw Paw 15-10. 15-5 and Kalamazoo Christian 15-13. 15-13. "A lot of it is being consistent." D-K Coach Ronda Sturgeon said. "You start off strong in one game and don't finish it." Two Panthers who did finish with impressive showings were Kate Matteson and Jean Finney. Matteson, a middle blocker, registered 35 digs in the three matches. Finney, a right side standout, spiked 15 kills and "served consistently" throughout the tournament. Pennfiekl won the tournament with a 15­ 5. 15-2 victory against Hackett in the championship match Delton-Kellogg will host Plainwell and Middleville tonight to close out its regular season. What happened during the championship match of last Thursday s team wrestling districts at Hastings High was rare — even for two head coaches with 34 years of experience. Lake wood's grapplers ended up beating host Hastings 33-27 thanks in part to two weight classes where the Saxons had wrestlers who "passed out" on the mat. The Vikings. 21-5, faced Chelsea in regional action last night. The other two teams competing in that regional were Eaton Rapids and Ypsilanti. "I have never had two kids get knocked out in one match." Hastings Coach Dave Furrow said. "I have probably had no more than 10 in 20 years." Two in one match, that's pretty freaky." Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch said. The ruling is if you pass out. it’s over." The first of the two occasions happened in the 119-pound category, where Hastings' Jesse MacKenzie was forced into an injury default against Lakewood's Phil Root. Those points gave the Vikings an early Hastings was able to rebound and entered the 275-pound weight class trailing 30-27. Leading 13-11 with 48.2 remaining. Justin Waters' match with Lakewoods Chris Sutherland was stopped due to another Saxon injury. "Chris started off in a.slump and then went totally opposite." Veitch said of Sutherland's deciding triumph. For Hastings, it was a lough pill to swallow and Furrow said his grapplers could have been a bit more aggressive. “Ours were not ready to go; they did not wrestle aggressively like Lakewood." Furrow said. "Lakewood had super aggressive wrestlers." Winning matches for Lakewood versus Hastings were Nick Boucher (103). DJ. Van Dorp (112). Root (119). Josh Roll (121). Jeremy Caseraz (130). Tom Williams (140). Jason Curtis (160) and Sutherland (275). See LAKEWOOD continued on page 11 15-0 advantage. D-K’s Jeni Bourdo guides the ball over the net as teammate Nicole Moss looks on during last Saturday's KVA tournament. Lakewood's Bob Veitch and Hastings' Dave Furrow calculate strategy for last Thursday's district championship at Hastings High. Six D-K wrestlers advanced into regional action with impressive showing at* Comstock Park. The top four finishers in each weight class move on to the regionals. D-K's six are scheduled to compete Saturday at Godwin. Heights. Daniels, Smith, Vickery, Isom, Hicks and. Tack all placed in (he top of their weight classes to move on. Daniels won the 125-pound category, while Smith, Vickery and Isom all made it to their championships, but did not win io the championship. Hicks and Tack, who wrestled Saturday at 145, both placed third. Saxon eagers fall just short with Orioles So close, but just a few seconds and one point short. The varsity Saxons played even with the Orioles of Charlotte Tuesday night in nonleaguc basketball action until a free throw with 10 seconds remaining in the second overtime period gave Charlotte a 77-76 win. Chttflotte led by nine points after the first quarter and built its lead to 15 points midway through the second stanza. But, the Saxons stormed right back and trailed by only five points. 36-31, at the half. "We played much better man-to-man defense," Hastings Coach Don Schils said of his team's ability to come back in the game. "We just didn't come out with the mind set that we were going to stop them. If we could fix our first quarter woes, we could win our shaie of basketball games." After three quarters. Charlotte led 50-46 and at the end of regulation the contest was deadlocked al 64-64. Hastings for the first time this season had five players score in double figures. Fred Jiles led the squad with 20 points. Kyle Pohja tallied 14. Jason Fuller scored 13 and Jeff Storrs and Ryan Gillons each added 11 markers. "Offensively. I was pretty pleased." Schils said. "What hurt us is getting killed on the boards." Charlotte grabbed 33 rebounds compared to Hastings* total of 22 caroms. Joe Lamorcaux led the Orioles with 31 points and 17 rebounds. Schils felt that progress was made and now hopes that his team can leap that final hurdle. .. . Northview 69 Hastings 54 The Wildcats look this O-K While battle as Mark Armstrong led the way with 15 points. Fred Jiles scored 17 and Jason Fuller 13 for the Saxons. Northview held a 34-21 advantage after the first two quarters. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1996 — Page 11 Blue Devils use motion to contain D-K, 88-72 Basketball can be ohhhh so tiring. ^Especially if you are a high school basketball team matched up against Gull Like On Tuesday, it was Delton-Kellogg who had the misfortune of facing Gull Lake and despite a strong performance by the Panther team, the 15-2 Blue Devils won a high scoring 88-72 battle •What makes Gull Lake so tiring to defend i< its full court pressure on defense and constant movement on the offensive glass. ZThen add lo that a 37-point performance hjr junior captain Dan Steiger and D-K basically found itself wrapped in a sleeper ■ .-"They just lake so many dog gone shots and get you into a game with a lot of possessions," D-K Coach Jim Hogoboom said ofGull Lake's game plan. As for Steiger, who scored 14 in the first two quarters and 23 in the final two frames. Hogoboom could not come up with any easy comparisons. "He has the kind of quickness that we don't see in our league," Hogoboom said. " The Panthers trailed by only nine points, 77-68, with 2:12 left in the game but the Blue Devils laid the game lo rest with a late spurt. D-K not only had a problem stopping Steiger, but also found the free throw line lo be a real nemesis. The Panthers made 19-of40 from the charity stripe and just 5-of-l4 in the fourth quarter. "For the most part, we made good decisions; (but) down the stretch we missed nine in the fourth quarter," Hogoboom said. "Not a good job at the free throw line." Troy McCarty led the Panthers with 20 points. Karl Norton tallied 15 and Jesse Young added 11. Hogoboom said Norton's success comes with a lot of work. "Karl exemplifies the character of our team; he gets his points because of the hard work' Hogoboom said. Gull Lake led 16-15 after one quarter, but D-K led early on and took two offensive fouls to help keep the score close. A 16-4 run late in the second stanza gave the Blue Devils a 41-27 advantage going into the break. Steiger scored 10 in the quarter and Dan Pikkaart. who finished with 14. added six points. Norton and McCarty combined for 20 of D-K’s 28 markers in the third quarter and kept the Panthers within nine. 64-55. entering the final eight minutes. D-K will play at Parchment on Friday night. Hackett 57 D-K 49 Thursday A.M. Question Marks 626-336; Bosleys 546416; Varneys 546416; Hastings Bowl 516446; Hummers 516446; LeHarves 486476; Leftovers 476486; Lucky Shots 456-506; Valley Realty 46-50; Bye 18-78 Good Gaines and Series — S. Sebastian 232-543; M. Atkinson 198-536; P. Fisher 185-510. V Kincade 180-478; P Godbey 165-472; S. Mogg 183-461; D Collier 181-433; D Olmsted 173-445; S. Lambert 164-445; M. Dull 156-415; B. Estep 153-405; L. Johnson 144-395; B Sexton 142-386; A. Boniface 153-361; K Thomason 174; N. Tot­ ten 201; J. Rkc 155; 1. Ruthruff 151; S. Salazar 134; R Kuempel 134; B Bodo 132. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 64-32; Varney’s Stables 62 Vi-3356; Misfits 56-40; Eye and Ent Specialists 4650; Mace's Ph. 446-516; Lifestyles 44"6-51 6; Nashville Chiro 44-52; Hair Care Center 41-55; H & S Machine 406-556; Valley Realty 37-59 High Games and Series — L Elliston 224-548; L. Potter 194-505; K. Sutfin 189-504; P. Frederickson 170-479; F. Schneider 165-456; T Soya 169-435; W. Purchts 145-407; N Taylor 153-429; B. Estep 170-415; K. Becker 192; P Snyder 117; M. Brimmer 169; M Snow 153; M. Snyder 503; Y Markley 468 Mem High Games and Series — D. Friend 212-565; C. Martin 195-559; G. Snyder 205-548; K. Hammontree 191-541; S. Krallman 203-538; J. Smith 212-534; F. Mead 199-531; B. Barkhuff 190495; W. Friend 186489; B. Miller 189484; B Falconer 191469; J. Eye 175444; K. Lambeth 216; C. VanHouten 203; A. Taylor 190; K. Bushec 189; R. Swift 189; D. Vickers 189; R. Craven 186; J Delaat 185; B. Hub­ bell 171. Friday Moose Mixed Get Lucky’s 656; Three Ponies 63; 9 and a Wiggle 58; Sears Service 57; Working On It 54; Heads Out 53; Big O s 496; GiDons 49; Odd Balls 47; Keglers 446; Rusty Four 43; Ten Pins 426; Middle Lakers 42; Four Stars 40; Four R s 40; Rocky Four 396; Gutter Dusters 396; Late Comers 37. Mem High Game and Series — H Penn­ ington 224-633; K. Meaney 190-522; A. Taylor 205-556; J. Barnum 214; R. Hildenbrand 193; T. Heath 191; D Sears 191; F. Wilkes 163. Womens High Game and Series — S. VanDenburg 210-574; D. Service 169; B. Roush 165471; M. Wilkes 140; B.J. Jacobs 149; P. Ramey 170; H. Service 170. Recreation Bowling League f3 Freeport Elevator 23; Fairchild's 23; Harder-Warner 18; Woodland Boys 16; Barry Automotive 16; Cross' Country Homes 16; Carlton Center Excavating 14. Good Games and Series — T. Westbrook 208, 203, 204-615; Brian Redman. 523; S. Evans 208; K Greenfield 200; D. Lambert 203-566; J. Buehler 514; J. Barnhart 202; B. King 541; D. McKelvey 238-518; R. Wieland 534; and J. Zink 503. Senior Citizens Beckwith 556406; Woodmansee 54-42; Synder 5264436. Kuempel 52-44; Nash 51-45; Moucoulis 51-45; Jesick 506456; D. Hall 5046; Colvin 486-476; Brewer 4749; Friend 47-49; Brodbock 4650; Schlatchter 446-516; Otis 446-516; Dowding 44-52; Richardson 38-58. Ladies Good Games and Series — B. Howes 178-421; M Wieland 186-436; C. Trambull 164-407; F. Schnieder 160; M. Matson 172-441; D. Keller 153-428; E. Ulrich 176-445; J Johnson 189428; G. Otis 186487; K. Colvin 188461; D. Brewer 151429; G Denny 171423. Mem Good Games and Series — B. Myers 149; J Mercet 171444; G. Young 143-374; H. Service IC3-5O2; C. Jesick 174-502; R Dowding I7M35; G. Forbey 176462; R. Mason 178-526; F Colvin 172441; R. Wieland 173493; D Hall 188473; H Hawkins 159418. Bowlerettes Kent Oil 48-32; Hecker Insurance 426-376; Bennett Industries 42-38; Carlton Center Excavating 396406; Dorothy’s Hair Styling 3941; DJ. Electric 29-51. Good Games and Series — G. Potter 177; J. Domini 210-531; H. Coenen 165457; E. Ulrich 174; N. Goggins 159; S. Merrill 167485; E. Vanasse 191-523; J. Hamilton 179497; K. Powers 180-500; M. Garber 174475; K Fowler 177477; T Christopher 171496; L Elliston 211. Monday Mixers Hartzlers Tours 55-29; Girrbachs 51-23; Three Ponies 48-36; Hastings Bowl 456-386; Babes and Bats 446-396; Mr Brace's 4242; T.M. Lassies 4064363; Michelob 4044; Rowdy Girls 4044; Southsbore Salon 3846; Kelley’s Keglers 3747; Deweys Auto 226-616. Good Games - M. Snyder 236; R. Sheplev 206; D Kelley 195; P. King 164; B Moore 152; G. Cochran 140; D Grass 138. High Series — M. Snyder 592; S. Vanden­ berg 559; J. McMillon 550; V. Pierson 537; H Service 509; D. Grass 404 Sunday Night Mixed Really Rottens 56-32; B.S.ers 53-35; Diehards 526-356; Alley Cats 50-38; Thunder Alley 4840; Holey Rollers 4840; Rebels 4840; Load Hogs 4741; Fearsome 4 4543; Misfits 446436; Siam N Sweet 4345; Beginners Plus 416466; Freemans 4143; Rednecks 4048; Dynamites 36-52; Get Along Gang 3648; Tasmaniacs 196-586; Friend 29-59. Womens High Games and Series — S. VanDenburg 212-586: M Snyder 216-568; B. Moody 197-567; D Kelley 198-542; K. Becker 183-532; T Huey 176494; M Westbrook 178-484; E. Hammontree 167472; D Vickers 164426; J. Mead 148409; A Hubbell 152409; J. Highsmith 133-332; L. Barnum 186; D. VanCampen 185; C. Wilcox 168; M Bowman 157; S. Craven 155; M Bnggs 152; L. Beyer 142. Thursday Angeb NAPA Giris 63-33; Nashville Chiro 62-34; Styies-R-Us 60-36; Outboard inn 58-38; Melaleuca Inc. 526436; Edward D. Jones 506456; Hastings Bowl 456-506; Mitcher-T 446416; Morrow Roofing 43-53; Stefanos 34-62; Riverside 33-63; Bob's Grill 32-64. Good Games and Series — S. Greenfield 191492; L. Perry 155; K. Winick 155; B. Dunn 143; P. Guy 182; J. Gasper 189-527; T. Soya 152; L. DeLong 207-529; B. Moody 205-579; J. Lewis 174; L. Tilley 191-545, B. Hayes 201-534; C. Gates 153-382; K. Rine 181; D. Bartimus 188; M. Eaton 173; N. Taylor 152; K. Leinaar 145-392; B. Weiler 140; B. Cuddahee 175. Tuesday Mixed Viking 26-10; Lockshop 24-12; Consumers Concrete 22-14; Black Sheep 22-14; Advanced Commercial Priming 20-16; Neighbors 19-17; Pin Seekers 17-19; Hastings Bowlers 16-20; Lammo’s Clowns 11-25; Bye 4-32. Meas High Games & Series H. Bowman 220-563; S. Guy 160, K. Mayhew 180; J. Phillips 162444; D. Salazar 175. Womens High Games & Series E. Johnson 179; B. Norris 182-512; V. Brown 151; P. George 139; K. Love 205-553. With 21 turnovers and a lackluster performance on the boards. Delton-Kellogg's varsity basketball team dropped a challenging contest to Kalamazoo Hackett on Friday night. The Panthers committed 21 turnovers and were outrebounded by the Fighting Irish by a 2-1 margin. "We didn't do a very good job of taking care of the basketball,” Delton-Kellogg Coach Jim Hogoboom said. "Il was an extremely physical basketball game and we weren't very solid with our transition offense." Ryan Vliek led the Panthers with 11 points. Tyler Jansen had 10, Karl Norton managed nine and Troy McCarty and Scott Haas each added eight points. D-K*s Troy McCarty, 14, goes up strong to the hoop with a Blue Devil defender on his shoulder during Tuesday's non-league basketball contest. LAKEWOOD.. .continued from page IO Boucher pinned Luke Noteboom in 2:59, VanDorp won a 6-3 decision against Ryan Rude, Roll pinned Michael Nystrom in 1:21 and Caseraz won a 4-2 decision versus Michael Lipstraw. Caseraz* pin gave the Vikings a 24-0 cushion entering the 135-pound weight class. Williams later won a 7-2 decision over Tom Moore and Curtis was two points better than Matt MacKenzie, winning that battle 5-3. Fcr Hastings, Craig Bowen (135), Chris Allen (145). Bill Blair (152), Kevin Morgan (171), Jamie James (189) and Ed Youngs (215) claimed victories against Lakewood. Bowen pinned DJ. WaHflt in 56 seconds, Allen pinned Keith Fabbri bt 1:50, and Blair did the same to PJ. Vroman in 1:17. Blair's win at 152 narrowed Lakewood's lead to 27­ 18 and put Hastings back in the hunt. "When we got that pin at 152, we were in the match," Furrow said. And at that point. Veitch was probably concerned about a possible Saxon comeback, having seen it at districts before. "Knowing David (Furrow) for years, you just can never count David out," Veitch said "It was just a total team effort." In Hastings' semifinal win over Lansing Waverly. Noteboom (103), Rude (112), Jesse MacKenzie (119). Lipstraw (130), Bowen (135), Chris Stafford (140), Allen (145), Blair (152), Matt MacKenzie (160), Morgan (171), James (189), Tim Easey (215) and Walers (275) all won matches. Rude. Jesse MacKenzie, Bowen. Stafford. Allen. Blair, Matt MacKenzie, Morgan. James. Easey and Waters all won via a pin. The Saxons prevailed over Waverly by a 76­ 4 score. Lakewood also had an easy time in its semifinal with East Lansing to help set up the Barry County championship showdown. Winners against East Lansing were Boucher (103), VanDorp (112), Root (119). Roll (125). Caseraz (130), Wakley (135), Williams (140), Vroman (152), Curtis (160), Hanna (189) and Pal Hollern (275). Boucher. Root. Caseraz. Curtis, Hanna and Hollern all won on pins, while VanDorp. Wakley. Williams and Vroman all had forfeiu Districts Eight Hastings' wrestlers have advanced lo Saturday's individual regionals by virtue of their finishes at the Feb. 16 districts held at Hastings High. Luke Notcboom (103), Craig Bowen (135). Chris Allen (145), Malt MacKenzie (160). Kevin Morgan (171), Jamie James (189). Tim Easey (215) and Justin Waters (275) all placed in the top four of their respective weight classes to advance to the Ionia regional. A total of 16 schools participated at the Hastings* event. Bowen was the only Saxon to take a first and did it with a bit of flair. Bowen won a 12-10 overtime decision Saxon Bill Blair pinned Viking PJ. Vroman in 1:18 to help the Hastings team. NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW February 27th The Board of Review will meet on March 5.1996, in the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings to organize and review the Assessment Roll. PUBLIC MEETING TOWNSHIP HALL. March 11. March 12. Every year millions of animals are killed in animal shelters around the country. to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER 2461 Heath Road. Hastings on: 1996 - 9 am - Noon; 1 pm - 4 pm 1996 -9am- Noon; 1 pm - 4 pm nixed !■ 1995 primarily because there were not enough good homes for all these animats One unslerihzed cat and her unsteril­ ized offspring can produce 420,000 cats ALSO, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 1996 CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Agriculture 50.07 9986 Commercial 50.C0 1.0000 Industrial 1.0000 50.00 44 84 Residential 1.1241 Developmental Personal The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, m their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Robert M Edwards. Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 I.di,id..l against Caledonia's Aaron Sprague who entered the match undefeated at 41-0. Hastings' Coach Dave Furrow said that Bowen used his "good sense of balance" to set up his two-point takedown during the extra session. Allen placed second in his weight class, losing a 14-7 decision in the championship. Noteboom won a 10-4 decision in the 103-pound consolation match. Morgan won a 4-2 consolation decision against Caledonia's Bill Norris to end up third. James also won a decision (8-6) to capture his consolation. Easey was the fourth Hastings' wrestler to take third, winning his consolation when his opponent had an injury default. Waters and MacKenzie both finished fourth. Waters was pinned by Caledonia's Tim Soper in 3:2ft, while MacKenzie lost a 5-4 decision lo Lakewood s Jason Curtis. One unsterilized dog and her unsteril­ ized offspring can produce 67,000 pup- ^p And remember, that while a female cat or dog may only have one fatter at a time, a male cat or dog can impregnate many females each day. There is a simple solution to this ternble problem. BE A RESPONSIBLE ■JI PET OWNER AND HAVE YOUR PET SPAYED OR NEUTERED! W FEBRUARY 27 HAS BEEN DECLARED SPAY DAY USA NATIONALLY. In recognition of this day. the Barry County Humane Society is ■j| Call us on FEBRUARY 27, from 9am to 6pm, and tell us if you will be get- ■m ting your pet sterilized during the month of March, or before the animal reaches 6 month of ages We will send you a certificate good for $10.00 off the total cost ■p of the sterilization at a licensed veterinarian ■j| Remember, this offer is good only for calls received on Tuesday, Sh February 27, 1996 at the Barry County Humane Society. The phone num■g ber is 517-852-9774 Don’t be part of the problem Be part of the solution HAVE YOUR DOG OR CAT SPAYED OR NEUTERED! THANK YOU! SiTXTXTXTXTXTXTXTXtXrXTXTXrXrXfXrXrSi �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22, 1996 Nashville ambulance service seeks support in dispute with Pennock by Cindy J. Smith Staff Writer Local ambulance service personnel are asking for local village and township officials' support in (heir dispute with Pennock Hospital officials. Pat Powers, spokesperson for the Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Ambu­ lance service, said a recent letter from Dr. Amy Poholski. project medical director for Barry County, suggested that the local service has not followed correct protocol on policy for transporting patients. The letter has angered locaJ ambulance personnel, who threaten to Go over her head." if needed This "correct protocol" involves rules governing when additional ambulance services offering advanced life support equipment are to be called ALS (Advanced Life Support) policy in Barry County currently states that when there is an imminent need for ALS care, it should be dispatched as soon as possible. That means that the Mercy Ambulance Service from Hastings is dispatched by 911 and Nashville personnel wait for their arrival before a patient is taken to Hastings. When is it appropriate** According to Powers, the "call" is up to local ambulance officials, but (here are senous ramifications if hospital officials disagree with local ambulance employees decision lo transport a patient without waiting tor advanced life care lo arrive from Hastings. "We have a lot of calls that include chest pains, but don't require critical cardiac care" said Powers. He went on to say that many times if ALS is called. Nashville personnel wait up to 12 minutes for them to arrive at the scene, enough time for Nashville crews to get the patient to Pennock Powers went on to tell Village Council members last week that once ALS personnel arrive at the scene, many times they spend additional time re-doing what Nashville volunteers have already done, wasting valuable transport time. And the cost to the average patient? Powers says that the bill alone is enough to make someone sick. "Most insurance companies only cover one service, for primary care, and the patient is billed directly for the additional ambulance and personnel." he said. "People simply can't afford the bill." which, he added, may be as much as $300 to $450 Is the Nashville area's service inadequate? Not in the least, according lo Powers. They simply don't have some of the same equipment that Mercy does, primarily a defibrillator and a drug box. which is furnished to the ambulance service by Pennock Hospital. However. Nashville personnel have equipment that Mercy doesn't, said Dina Corwin, a volunteer for the department She also said that aside from costs, some patients simply don't want Mercy there; they choose to have local personnel treat them. What happens then? "We explain to the patient why we should call Mercy, but 1 don't force the other service onto them," she said. Powers added. "We need to respect the patient's wishes." Powers presented village officials with some common problems of current protocol and suggestions for solutions. One problem, as he sees it, is that currently ALS (Mercy, ;s activated by Barry County 911 Dispatch without the approval of Nashville personnel. "Pennock Hospital says they have that right." he said. A solution? Alert them for stand-by rather than calling them to the scene. The second problem is that primary ambulance departmenu do not have the right to call off ALS. even if the patient is stable. Once Mercy personnel are dispatched, they will go to the aid of the local ambulance service. A solution for this could be to leave the decision for care up lo the primary unit. and. according to Powers, if the patient refuses the outside service, that decision should be final, but will be documented with a run report and a refusal slip. What about the cost of the Advanced Life Support assisted ambulance services? Powers' solution would be a base cost of $100 to $150 for the rendezvous. The billing would go to the local or primary ambulance service, which in turn would bill Pennock. A major problem with assistance, according to Nashville volunteers, is the time which they have to sit and wait for Mercy lo arrive. "In our opinion, this is poor time management." said Powers. "To sit still for more (han five minutes would impede patient care." And what about lack of communication? According to Powers, one of the biggest Lake Odessa NEWS Friday is a vacation day for all Lakewood students, with the teachers involved with in­ service training for the full day. On Saturday the Lions* Club will hold its annual pancake supper at the Lake Odessa Community Center. This is one of their two major fund-raising events of the year. Much of the profit goes to support the summer swim program. On Saturday. Feb 24. the Depot Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Daylight hours are lengthening Sunset now comes after six in the evening. On Sunday, we will have exactly 11 hours of daylight. The schedule for the Lakewcxx! area Lenten services has been announced. The first will be at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church at 6 p.m. For many this will be a first time to sec their reversed arrangement of the sanctuary and their addition Note the new hour Ionia County Health Department will hold its monthly immunization clinic at Fellowship Hall on Fourth Avenue Wednesday. Feb. 28 at 9 a.m. The Lake Odessa Community Calendar editor advises for Feb. 29 — "Single men be prepared to ran.” Once again. Krista McNeil has prepared an essay on American history and will be reading her work at the Feb. 22 meeting of the Lans­ ing chapter of the DAR al the Okemos church. The other three are eighth-graders from Eaton Rapids. Krista is a seventh-grader al Lakewood Junior High at Woodland. She is the second daughter of Clay and Janis McNeil of Goddard Rood Her paper was on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Geraldine Klahn of Lake Manor suffered a broken hip last week and is now at Blodgett Hospital. Patricia Wilson of Jackson Road has undergone surgery in Arizona, where she and auctioneer husband Bill are spending the winter. Local clergymen who attended Promise Keepers at Atlanta last week included Ward Pierce. Emmett Kadwell Jr.. George Speas. Kevin Cherry. Harrison Hoekwater and Ben Ridder. The clerics went bj auto on their 15-hour trip south The Rev. Bruce Pauley is listed on the out­ door sign at First Congregational Church as pastor. He began serving in January. On Friday. March I. Lakewood Christian School will host its monthly dinner at Fellowship Hall. On Tuesday night. Feb. 13 those watching the 11 p.m. news on WOTV may have noticed the name and face of a former resident. Elsie Starr, who formerly lived in an apartment at First Street and Sixth Avenue, was interview­ ed as one of the many residents who had the great inconvenience of frozen water pipes in the week following the very frigid to the earth. Hers was one of the many Grand Rapids homes thus affected. The house was built 96 yean ago. with lead pipes buried only 38 inches. During her Lake Odessa years she was often seen in the company of Mrs Valdez-Rodriguez. Mn. Starr and a daughter now share living quarters. The daughter was also shown in the segment on the news Joe Leslie was pictured in the Sunday issue of the Lansing State Journal for his perfect 300 game of bowling at Pro Bowl West. Lans­ ing This was his first in 50 yean of aiming at those pins. His series was 300-234-254. his highest. On Saturday forenoon, students from the elementary and junior high of Lakewood schools held a rehearsal for their "Odyssey of the Mind" competition to be held at Waverly schools on March 2. Max and Beulah (Hesterly) Bradley of Roscommon are spending the winter in Florida. On Friday, they were honored with a 50th wedding anniversary reception at Lakeland. Several Lake Odessa people attend­ ed, in the crowd of about 100. Earl Decker of Citrus Springs had a birth­ day anniversary on Saturday. To mark the oc­ casion. he was joined by his brothers. Wayne of Hastings and Max and Orville of Lalie Odessa for a game of golf. Then the brothers and their wives enjoyed dinner together at Citrus Springs. Max and Phyllis had spent die previous night al Leesburg with Orville and Virginia. A new house is well under way on Willowbrook Drive between the Standage and French homes. Another has begun farther south near the Beland/Mitcheii residence. Maple syrup producers have their equip­ ment in place and are awaiting the right varie­ ty of weather to begin tapping trees. Syrup production depends on freezing nights and thawing days in order for the sap to fow. Once either variable changes, the production comes to a quick halt. The sap will still flow, but the quality is affected Both sides of the roadway along M-50 as far east as M-66 were embellished earlier in the week with signs every few feet. Each sign bore the name of one or two varsity wrestlers. A few signs announced the regional meet Wednesday (Feb. 21) at Eaton Rapids. The team had already won the district competition Virginia French of Lake Odess; was listed as one of the surviving sisters of Laurence Dickinson. 65, of ChariuOe who died on February 10. The swim program for seniors at Ionia High School had a record attendance of 46 on Feb. 13. This included five regulars from Lake Odessa. The current address for Glenn Desgranges is Apt. 401,2255 S. Highland Av., Lombard. IL 60148 obstacles is current Medical Control Director Amy Poholski. He says that to start with she owes the Nashville Department an Hospice volunteers deliver cookies to area families Barry Community Hospice volunteers Marian Swift (left) and Corinne Williston were among the busy crew of volunteers who donated and delivered Valelntine’s Day treats to Hospice families. This was the second annual Valentine remembrance sponsored by Hospice and directed by Volunteer Coordinator Laura Crump. Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 "Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies MONICA EBERTS PENNY HOVANEC Personal Lines Risk Manager RANDI FOX r.r^ul RnA Spnulnt ADAIR HAAS Personal Rtsk Specialist Communication With People Who CARE I IWMVI Indiana Insurance Ready to Serve AU Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY Gary Bockland, Saks comment. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are avaRaNe throughout Greater Bony County! Once upon a time... Sitting in at Children's Storytime at the Hastings Public Library is Hastings City Police's new Community Police Officer, Cliff Morse. Listening to a story about the Barenstein Bears are (from left) Wendy Jo Todd, Garrett Dammen and Cade Dammen. Storytime is every Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. and is open to all preschool-age children. Future readers include students from Mr. Ivinskas' class at the high school. Dave and Emily Jasperse of Bosley's Pharmacy, and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene in the City Assessor's Office. City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on: March 5th and 6lh 9:00 am. to Noon - I DO p.m. to 4:00 p.m And as many days as may be necessary to review, correct, and equalize the 1996 assessment roll Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value assigned their property may appeal lo the Board of Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone (616) 945-2468 Ext. 15 for an appointment call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Pat Buckland, Sales LEGAL NOTICES For votir insurant <• < all Farmers Insurance Group Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50* drivers. Homeowner dis­ Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO FACTOR 50.00 1.0000 COMMERCIAL 50.00 1.0000 INDUSTRIAL 50.00 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL 50.00 1.0000 DEVELOPMENTAL 50.00 1.0000 PERSONAL The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945-2468. or TDD 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 apology. Powers said he hopes that a letter of support from Castleton and Maple Grove Townships as well as the Village of Nashville will help officials to recognize his ideas and will speed his request for a meeting to iron out differences, and to assure that pa­ tients in the Nashville area have the service that they have depended on for 30 years. "We have always had a good reputation in the community and hope this will assure that the quality of care continues." he said. Dr. Poholski could not be reached for Event G. Manshum City Clerk counts for non-smokers 55* and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent CARY BEGG AGENCY Auto, Home, Lila, Commerce tas uci»jm.HKtiojs.iiii«ose BrehHMs B4S-44S4 FnMWIU R*gulor Board Moating. ProGont Montford. Mun joy. Hou»«. Polmoc, Bradley. Edward*. Dap. McMellan. Robyn McKan­ na. Pot Sharpe. Wm. Rudd * ton. Atty Dwyer and two resident* Abtont: Bodford. Treasurers and Zoning report* received ond placed on filo. Received Hoxardout Watte Ordtrxr co . Motion to accept P/Z recommendatKjn to rexone Kevin Allerdmg* request on Tanner Lobo Rd. • Motion to accept P/Z recommendation to deny the zoning roquett from Wm. Rudd for property on Middleville Rd. Motion to deny Fiber Glow IFT dottHkationt. Adoption of Asphalt Resolution. Vouchor* approved for payment Adjournment at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards (2/22) BAMVY TOWMMMP BWforMnMW February 6. 1996 Meeting colled to order at 7:30 p.m. All Board member* present. Minutes of Jon. 2. 1996 meeting approved as presented. Treasurer balances accepted os rood. Adopted a resolution with BCRC to odmintstor grovel on Twp. roads ot needed. Adopted a resolution refusing the use ol credit cords to pay taxes. Graveside servke arriving after 4:00 p.m. will increase to 1300 00 Motion approved for one mill, for one year, to purchase as asphalt mochine for BCRC. Accepted total bills of $10,978.99 os presented. Meeting adjourned at 9.20 p.m. Respectfully. Dobra Ferry. Clerk William Wooer. Supervisor (2/22) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday February 22, 1996 — Page 13 Basketball YMCA SCORES NEWS Capital Area Youth Sports Assn. Jr. Pro Basketball League Carioyn Mertz and her fourth grade thespians pose for a photo after two successful presentations of 'The Queen of Heart's Party. They are (first row, from left) Heath Van Belkum, Brandy Joiner, David Frost. Nialla Castelein. Jon Force, Leah Wood, (second row) Sarah Reaser, Nikki King, Jordan Bursley, Jeremy Lockwood. Brian Olmstead Dee Anne Wrigh. James Curtis, (third row) Chartie Heinrich. Brannigan Reaser. Luke Simpson, Patrick Wilde. Jessica La Prairie. Sara Paine. Danielle Hays, (back) Carolyn Mertz and Melissa Wallace. Not pictured are Justin Pratt, Stephanie Woodworth and Bobbi Elkins. Queen of Hearts Party presented at Central El The cast from the morning presentation of 'The Queen of Heart's Party' display some of the striking costumes they wore to portray different fairy tale characters The Queen ot Heart's Party" was presented twice on Feb. 9. at Central Elementary; once in the morning and again in the afternoon The play, given by Carolyn Meitz' fourth grade students, centered on a Valentine party given by the "Queen of Hearts." Many fairy tale characters in splendid costumes came to the party, but the Queen was sure something terrible would happen to ruin her party. The King assured her that her party would be wonderful, and everything would be fine, but still, the Queen worried. Sure enough, the King was right. Everything went well at the party, even though the "Knave of Hearts" stole some tarts, there was plenty for all. They even forgave the knave, and everyone lived happily ever after. The Hastings BANNER Read... EVERY WEEK! Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands, located around the county. Girls Junior Varsity A Division — The Sports Section 31 vs Hastings (4-4) 29. Girls Junior Varsity B Divison — Portand 23 vs. Hastings (1-5) 16.. Boys Junior Varsity Division — Warriors 48 vs. Hastings Grey (2-8) 18; LA Terry-ars 74 vs. Hastings Gray (2-8) 17; Johnny Mac s Sports 41 vs Hastings Teal (3-7) 33; Hastings Teal (3-7) 32 vs. Warriors 24. Boys Trainer Division — Portland 26 vs. Hastings (3-6) 24; LA Terryars 38 vs. Hastings (3-6) 13. Girls Varsity B Division — Hastings Williams (7-3) 31 vs. Olivet Green 30. Owosso 38 vs. Maple Valley Pizza (6-2) 30. Giris Vanity A Division — Hastings 53 vs. Briarwood Realty 38. Giris 12 and Under — Jackson Jets (B) 37 vs. Caledonia (1-5) 12. YMCA* Youth Council's Men’s Basketball Leagues W-L C League Union Bank......................................................... 7-1 Carpenter Plumbing......................................... 4-3 Ag Boys............................................................... 3-4 JD1.........................................................................3-4 Riverbend...... ...................................................... 1-6 B Minor Motor Honey......................................................9-0 Hastings Drill Team......................................... 6-2 Richies Coffee Shop......................................... 5-4 Grandmas Green Tree..................................... 2-7 Bliss.....................................................................1-10 B Major Petersons ........................................................ .9-0 Blair Landscaping.............................................8-2 Lakewood Merchants...................................... 6-3 Hastings Merchants......................................... 5-5 Mainstreet Savings Bank................................ 4-6 Law and Disorder............................................ 4-6 Masse/ Bosley..................................................... 3-7 Cappon Oil....................................................... 0-10 Results C League — JDI 24 vs. Carpenter Plumb­ ing 40; Union Bank won by forfeit over Ag. Boys. B Minor — Ritchies Koffee Shop 61 vs. Hastings Drill Team 54; Bliss 58 vs. Grand­ mas Green Tree 54; Ritchies Koffee Shop 69 vs. Bliss 49; Motor Honey 73 vs. Grandmas Green Tree 36. B Major — Mainstreet Savings Bank 63 vs. Masse/Bosley 70; Hastings Merchants 65 vs. Blairs Landscappmg 96; Cappon Oil 61 vs. Lakewood Merchants 76; Petersons 66 vs. Law and Disorder 38. Sunday Family Open Gy ms Every Sunday , until March 10.’the YMCA will have the Hastings High School gy m open for open gyms The gy m opens at 2 and closes at 4. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and rollerskating (bring your own equip ment) The cost for the activity h $2 per per­ son with a family cap of $6 Those with youth in grades 6 or lower must be accompanied by a parent Adult Coed Volley ball League On Wednesday. Feb. 21. at 7:15 p.m.. there will be an organizational meeting for all teams interested in playing in the YMCA Youth Council s new Coed w inter vollev hall league The meeting will be held in room B-125 of the Hastings High School. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to this meeting Those unable to attend, must call the YMCA. 945-4574. before the meeting. League games will begin on Wednesday. Feb. 28 and continue until mid-May There will be no practice games Teams will be accepted on first come first served basis The cost to enter a team »s $140 YMCA-Youth Council's Adult Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T Black................................................................. 8-0-0 Blue................................................................... 2-6-0 Green................................................................5-3-0 Grey...................................................................2-6-0 Scores Black 1 vs. Grey 0 (forfeit); Green 9 vs. blue I. YMCA Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Women's Volleyball W-L Team CJ Properties...................................................30-0 ICS Travel...................................................... 20-10 South Side Jimmy.......................................... 18-12 Ray James Electric....................................... 18-12 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 18-12 Hastings Burial Vault.................................. 18-12 Ink Spots..........................................................15-15 Fiexfab.............................................................13-17 Ranger Tool and Die....................................13-17 Title Office.....................................................11-19 Spencer Towing.............................................. 2-28 Backc Construction........................................4-26 faiay |e«M tiMtn* '.■wt, * * , OlTM All Aboard the Barry County B4 Preschool Bus! This is a state funded program in cooperation with Maple Valley and Hastings Area Schools Now is the time to sign your child up for the 1996-97 school year! Help your child prepare for his/her formal education. Give your child a chance to become familiar with a structured learning environment. Our staff is eager and excited about the 96-97 school year! Yes. / would like more information about this state funded program. Name________________________________________________ Child's Name__________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ City/Zip______________________________________________ Phone------------------------------------- Child's Date of Birth ___________ Mail to: Barry County B4s, 2550 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058 (616)948-9784 -- • - . �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 22. 1996 COURT NEWS: • A Middleville man was sentenced to pnson for selling marijuana Donald Workman. 37. was ordered to serve 36 to 144 months in pnson. with credit for 76 days already served. Workman was charged with manufacture/delivery of manjuana. operating a drug house, assault with a dangerous weapon and a felony firearms charge He had pleaded guilty to delivery/manufacture. possession with intent to deliver, and being a habitual offender. The drug house, assault and firearms charges were dropped at senteiiving . Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said Workman was a danger lo society and "willing to make deadly threats with firearms." Workman s attorney. Bradley Johnson, said the only reason Workman had a gun in his hand at the time of the arrest was because he did not know who was entering his house. Middleville Police raided the Workman home on Greenwood and broke down the front door, he said The shotgun Workman held was still in its case, he said. "He did not know who was coming in." Johnson said. Workman’s prison sentenced was length­ ened by the habitual offender charge. • A Delton Kellogg High School student was ordered to spend time in jail for damag­ ing school property. Daniel German. 17. was ordered to serve 45 days in jail, with credit for 13 days. The last 32 days of the sentence will be sus­ pended if he completes his one-year proba­ tion successfully. German also was ordered to pay $350 in court tines and costs, and repay the school $464.80 lo replace the gy.n door handle he damaged. He had been found guilty of mali­ cious destruction of property under SI00 in January • A Battle Creek man pleaded guilty to breaking into a home and stealing property inside Joel Adams, 19. pleaded guilty to seconddegree home invasion, second offense. The home invasion charge carries a maximum 15-ycar pnson sentence, which could be raised one and a half times because of the second offense notice. This means he could face 22 and a half years in pnson. Under terms of the plea agreement, charges of malicious destruction of personal property and another home invasion charge were dropped Adams had entered a Johnstown Tow nship home with two other men Nov. 17 by kick­ ing in a door The contents the three took, including a television. VCR and cellular phone, were sold, he said. Sentencing has been set for March 28. • A Wayland man was sentenced to six months in jail on two charges of resisting and obstructing police officers at a party last summer. Douglas Oele. 22. was ordered to serve six months in jail, with 40 days credit and the last 60 days suspended until the end of his probation. Circuit Judge James Fisher also ordered Oele to write letters to the two Michigan State Police troopers involved in the incident at the Gun Lake party last June. Oele was given a higher sentence because he did not cooperate with the probation de­ partment and violated his bond by not ap- Banner CLASSIFIEDS CalL.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ! ar Sale Real I state I or Rent 3 PIECE LIVINGROOM SET Sofa, Loveseat and Chair. Beau­ tiful blue, mauve and gold colon. 1 week old. sacrifice $275. 517-699-4148_________ SAVE THOUSANDS If your interest rate is 8% or above you should consider refinancing your present mortgage. Hurry before rates increase! Call today. 616-945-0299 OFFICE SPACE 700 iq. ft, near Foil Office. Call 045-3103 and leave menage. BEAUTIFUL DAY BED with mattress & Trundle bed under­ neath. white A brass very ornate. 1 week old. Cost $675. sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 BEDROOM OUTFIT, 6 PIECES, very beautiful tradi­ tional oak finish. Built very solid. Comes with Queen size Scaly Mattress set 1 mon th old. Coat $1200 new. Must Sell! $300 for all! 1-517-699-2251 GIVEAWAY: SLATE BLUE COUCH, useable, looks good Please call 945-0174 after 6.-00 PM.________________________ KING SIZE SERTA FIRM MATTRESS SET “Luxury Finn” with deluxe frame. 2 weeks old, cost over $ 1,300, sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414 LUCRATIVE PROFIT POTENTIAL! Pre-engineered building industry has dealership opportunity available in select areas. Call to qualify. (303) 758-4135, Ext. 1501_________ MANUFACTURER'S LIQUIDATION SALE: ONE DAY ONLY! FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23RD, 1996 FROM 12:00 NOON TO 7:00 PM. NECCHI EDUCATION­ AL MODEL. SEW & SERGE SEWING MACHINE. DESIGNED FOR EASY INSTRUCTION AND OPER­ ATION. DESIGNED FOR heavy duty! made of METAL WITH GEARS & HOOKS. THEY MUST BE SOLD NOW!!! LOCATED AT THE THOMAS JEFFER­ SON DEMOCRATIC HALL, 328 S. JEFFERSON, (CORNER OF GREEN) HASTINGS. MICHIGAN DOWNTOWN HASTINGS. QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS, BOX SPRING beautiful oak finish headboard and frame. 2 months old, still in plastic, asking S 145.00. Kirby Upright Sweeper “late model" with attachments. $100.00. 1-517-887-2706 Mist < Hain au\ MANUFACTURER'S LIQUIDATION SALE: ONE DAY ONLY! FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23RD, 1996 FROM 12:00 NOON TO 7:00 PM. NECCHI EDUCATION­ AL MODEL. SEW A SERGE SEWING MACHINE. DESIGNED FOR EASY INSTRUCTION AND OPER­ ATION. DESIGNED FOR HEAVY DUTY! MADE OF METAL WITH GEARS A HOOKS. THEY MUST BE SOLD NOW!!! LOCATED AT THE THOMAS JEFFER­ SON DEMOCRATIC HALL, 328 S. JEFFERSON, (CORNER OF GREEN) HASTINGS, MICHIGAN DOWNTOWN HASTINGS. Htisiness Services CHIMNEY CLEANING­ DUST FREE, 20 point safety inspection Included. Prompt professional service guaranteed. 1-800873-0543_____________ ADULT FOSTER CARE needs a worker 2 days a week, h.ust be certified CNA, know how to cook A clean. 948-9433 B ACKH O E/T R A CTOR OPERATORS WANTED for telephone construction season starting Spring 1996. Wages from $10 to $13 per hour. 40 hours plus 5 to 10 overtime hours weekly. CDL a plus. Call Barry County Telephone Co. al 623-9923 or 721-9923 DAL TELEPHONE SERVICE. Telephone Installa­ tion and Sales of all A.TAT. and non - ATAT. systems for busi­ ness and residence. Senior discounts, alarm systems, over 100 years experience. 616-945-9672 _______________ WORKERS WANTED for telephone construction season starting Spring 1996. Wages from $7 to $9 per hour. 40 hours plus 5 to 10 overtime hours weekly. CDL a plus. Call Barry County Telephone at 623-9923 or 721-9923 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. A request from Pat Bayer to rezone his property locat­ ed Northwest of WWMT-TV off Chief Noonday Rd. from the “Agriculture" zoning district to the “C-3 Commercial" zoning district and to change the master plan #ZOC 9S-12-18 A change in Article V Section 6 of the Township Zoning Ordinance as follows: delete the words “A MEMBER OF THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COM­ MISSION"* and replace them with "A PERSON TO REPRESENT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COM­ MISSION..." in the first sentence of Section 6. The Board approved at the Thursday. February 8. • A Lake Odessa man has entered pleas for drug and alcohol charges. William Brewer, 28. pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge of possession of mari­ juana. and no contest to a charge of con­ tributing alcohol to a minor. Under terms of the plea agreement, charges of second offense marijuana, carrying a concealed weapon and another alcohol charge were dismissed, and the prosecutors* office will recommend a 30­ day jail sentence Brewer was driving with Scott Mitchell and two girls, ages 15 and 18. when he got into a car accident in Carlton Township in September. Il was then discovered the girls had been drinking. Mitchell has also pleaded no contest to similar alcohol charges. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered but it is not considered an admission of guilt in any other court mailer, such as a civil suit. Sentencing has been set for March 28. • A 22-year-old Hastings man was ar­ raigned on criminal sexual conduct charges. Daniel Wolf stood mute to the six charges against him. and not guilty pleas were en­ tered on his behalf Wolf is charged with two counts of firstdegree criminal sexual condu~t (CSC), which carry life sentences, and four counts of sec­ ond-degree CSC. which each have a 15-ycar prison sentence. The incidents, with a minor girl, allegedly occurred between 1990 and 1991. A pretrial has been scheduled for Feb. 29. • A 43-year-old Hastings man stood mute lo charges of CSC with a teenager. Not guilty pleas were entered for Wayne Morgan. He is charged with three counts of second-degree CSC and one count of at­ tempted second-degree CSC. The first three charges have maximum sentences of 15 years in prison and the attempted charge has a maximum five-year prison sentence. He al­ legedly engaged with sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl. A pretrial conference has been set for March 7. • A Martin woman was sentenced to jail for attempted shoplifting. Judge Fisher said he gave a higher sen­ tence to Regina Marshall Snyder, 22, be­ cause she previously failed to appear in court She was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with seven days credit, and the last 80 days of the sentence will be suspended if she completes probation. She was ordered to serve one year of probation, and fined $500. She had pleaded guilty to two charges of attempted retail fraud for trying to steal goods from an Orangeville Township store. Help Wanted PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property ’Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ *ZOC 95-12-15 H.E. VanderBee SPECIAL LIQUIDATION of 1/2 off items, buy 1 get 1 free, making room for new arrivals. AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC. M-43, Delton, MI, 616-623-8900 FULL TLME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTA­ TIVE position available al our main office io Hastings. Performs new account and customer service functions. This position requires excellent inter­ personal skills and sales abilities as well as proficiency in the secretarial area. PC experience win be helpful. Applications are now being accepted at the Hast­ ings City Bank Personnel Office, 150 W. Court St, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058. M-F, EOE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 1996 meeting. (iaraj*e Sale AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC is running weekly enticing specials. Don’t you wonder what we’re selling this week? Beauti­ ful stuff - Aunt Ellen’s Attic, Delton; M-43. 623-8900 pcanng in court for sentencing at an earlier dale. Fisher said. He originally was sched­ uled for sentencing in November. \ational l</\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-617-455-1986 (24 hrs.) CABLE/CONSTRLCTIONTo $1500^*4. ♦ Great Benefits! Trainees/skilied. Major Co.! Needed now! 517-886-5445. T.D.C. FEE_________________ ELECTRONIC TECH- To S18/hr. ♦ Great Benefits Many! Entry/skilled Level! Needed Now! 517-866-5445. T.D.C. FEE________________________ HOSPITAL SERVICES- To 15.86/hr. ♦ Great Benefits! Entry Level! Non-degreed! Needed now! 517-886-5445. T.DC. FEE_________________ PACKAGING/FACTORYTo $14/hr. ♦ Great Benefits! Many train! Major Plants (3) Shifts! Start Now!517-886-5445. T.D.C. FEE________ PATROL SECURITY OFFICE- To $IO.5O/hr. ♦ Benefits, on-certified entry/ skilled level! Needed now! 517-886-5445. T.D.C. FEE • An 18-year-old Middleville man entered a guilty plea for a weapons charge Thursday. Corey Lake pleaded guilty to charge of transporting a loaded firearm in a non-game area. In exchange for the plea, a charge of driving on a suspended license will be dropped. He faces a two-year sentence with a possible $2,000 fine. He had been driving through Middleville with the loaded .12 gauge shotgun, in a gun case, behind his truck seat. Sentencing has been set for March 28. • A Delton man was sent to prison Thursday for assault and resisting police. "You have a history of repeated offenses and we can't work with you at the local level," said Judge Fisher of John Falvo. 26. "There is a limit as to how far I can go with people who repeatedly break the law." Falvo was sentenced to a minimum of 13 months and a maximum of 180 months in prison for resisting and obstructing a police officer. He was also given 57 days in jail, with credit for 57 days already served, for a charge of assault or assault and battery. He had pleaded guilty to the charges under terms in the plea agreement that the prosecutor s office would recommend a four- to sevenyear cap on prison time. • A Battle Creek man was sentenced to prison for sex crimes against children. Thomas Thorpe, 43. was ordered to serve 120 to 300 months in prison, with 53 days credit, for a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). He was also ordered to serve 120 to 180 months in prison for a charge of second degree CSC. "I'm ashamed for what I've done and it's never going to happen again," Thorpe told the court. He was charged with engaging in sexual acts with three girls, all under the age of 13. He had pleaded guilty to the charges Feb. 8. with the understanding that the minimum sentence would not exceed 10 years. • A 55-year-old Hastings man was sen­ tenced to at least 10 yean in jail for rape Richard Dibell was ordered to spend 10 to 20 yean in prison, with credit for 38 days al­ ready served in jail. He had been found guilty of the charge in a Jan. 2 jury trial. His trial and sentencing were held in Probate Court because Circuit Court Judge James Fisher had excused himself from the trial. • CORRECTION: Edward Huss, 36. was sentenced two weeks ago to 29 days in jail with credit for 29 days for a charge of disor­ derly penon. disturbing the peace. The charge of resisting and obstructing a police officer had been dropped. Luke Mathews, shown here at his arraignment last April, was sentenced to two life terms in prison. Nashville man gets life sentence in kidnapping, rape of store clerk by Karen Mauck Staff Writer As the victim's families watched, the Nashville man who held a store clerk hostage and raped her at gun point was sentenced to two life terms in prison. Luke Mathews was ordered to spend two life sentences for first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and kidnapping of the clerk in the South End Party Store in Nashville. He also was ordered to spend 15 to 30 years in prison for second-degree CSC he committed against a 7-year-old girl the same day. plus two years preceding the other charges of felony firearms. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said Mathews committed the crimes to call attention to "people like him. a self­ described sexual predator." Mathews said he was sorry for what he did, but said more needs to be done in the criminal justice system to prevent attacks like the one he did. "Society needs to do something with people with mental problems. Il's a never ending cycle," he said. "If I was not released the first time, if I had been placed in a (mental) hospital, maybe this victim would not be here as part of court today ." Mathews had been convicted twice in Indiana of child molestation. He had served prison sentences of four and a half years and five years on the charges "1 want to lead a normal life like other people. People like me need help. If they don't (get help) there's nothing that is never going to stop us." He had pleaded guilty to three of the four charges in January, and pleaded no contest to the first degree CSC charge, with the agreement that he spend life in prison. The charges stem from several inciders last April 15. Early that day he had assauhed a 7-year-old girl by "inappropriately placing his hand on her rear end." Mathews said. The girl ran away. He later went into the South End Party Store and held a female clerk hostage with a .22 caliber rifle for four or five hours, ruping her at gun point. ”------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- —- Police Beat: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- — Car hits bus, two hurt A car struck a Hastings school bus full of children after the driver of the car apparently fell asleep Friday afternoon. The driver of the car. Kenneth Haas, 19. of Delton, and a 10-year-old child on the bus were injured, according to the Michigan State Police at the Hastings post. Haas was southbound on M-43 Feb. 16 at 3:40 p.m. when the accident occurred. State Police said Haas was traveling south on M-43 in a 1986 Nissan when his car ran off the right shoc'der. struck a guard rail, came back onto the roadway and struck Hastings School Bus No. 27 as it attempted to tum from Ashby Road onto M-43 in Hope Township. The bus was driven by William Wetzel. 40. of Hastings. He was not injured. The steering mechanism and the left front of the bus was damaged, and the car was severely damaged. State Police said. Haas was transported by Delton Ambulance to Pennock Hospital, were he was treated and released, and the student was taken to Pennock to check on bruises The other 23 students on the bus were not injured. The State Police investigation showed Haas fell asleep behind the wheel, and he was cited for careless driving and not wearing a scat belt. Two held in restaurant break-in Two Hastings teens were arrested for breaking into the Mexican Connexion Restaurant last month. Jeremy Billings. 18. an employee of the restaurant, and Benny Hudnall, 18, were charged with breaking and entering The two allegedly broke into the restaurant at 131 S. Jefferson Jan. 22. Nothing was taken in the break-in. but Hastings City Police officials said the two had intended to take cash, but got nervous and left. Both have pleaded guilty to breaking and entering charges and will be sentenced in Circuit Court March 21. Mailboxes reported damaged More than a dozen people reported Saturday that their mail boxes were damaged sometime during the previous night. Thirteen people in an area north of Hastings received damage to their mailboxes during the night of Feb. 16. The homes that had their mailboxes knocked over were located in the southern parts of Carlton and Irving townships and northern Rutland Township. Residents on Barber Road. Coats Grove. Hammond Road. Ottawa Trail. Solomon Road. Buehler. Culbert Road. Ryan Road and Sisson Road made mailboxes complaints Saturday, according to the Michigan Stale Police, which is investigating the incidents. The State Police believe the incidents are related, and may have been caused by teens playing pranks. I Bike rider hurt in accident A Hastings teen was slightly inured when his bicycle struck a moving pick-up truck Tuesday Anthony Bollhouse. 17. was taken to Pennock Hospital after he ran into the truck Feb. 20. He has been traveling north on Michigan Avenue in Hastings when the truck, aiso traveling north on Michigan, turned right into the Superette parking lot. Bolthouse ran into the side of the truck about 3:30 p.m.. according to officials from the Hastings City Police Department. He was treated for minor injuries at the hospital and released When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special j friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER I | ; � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-02-29.pdf 8438bc2f0db2bd0bd1d97f9c7e31239f PDF Text Text Chuck Yob GOP speaker T See Page 2 Saxon eagers beat Delton See Page 12 I?: s rw ’Of st P" ■ *». 4,95c li -3 C*3 121 S. Church st. Ustinss.HI 49058 ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 29, 1996 VOIUME 142. NO 2 ‘State of County' address is Friday James Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, will give a "State of the County" address at the next First Friday forum at noon March 1 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Bailey, a Republican, is serving in his first term on the board, having been elected in 1994. The public is invited to hear his presentation and ask quesrirms The series of forums, sponsored by the Barry County Demnocratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month. Those attending may bring their own lunches «v purchase light fare at the hail. Tea aaci coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Taxpayers urged to use checkoff Ruben Writhe eucutiw director of UK Xiq County OuW Abtuc CauKii. asks that mwiArwH rhrrk ^ff |.th* Children', Tnret Fund box on (heir Michigan Income Tax form, dm year The whom dedicated in lo the tnixi fund can be med m * dedKXkm from dm year', turn, she mid. adding that it ia the only fund doignmcd for the preven non of child abme. For more information, call the Barry Cooaiy Child Abme Council u 94*-3264 Todd Hartfing wins state recognition Todd Harding of Hastings has been selected as one of five recipients of the Michigan Junior Chamber of Com* merce's • Outstanding Young Michigander" award. He was selected along »i* Michigan First Lady Michelle Engler. Sarah Holland. Jeffrey Cutter and Sandra Frost Parrish. The award also makes Harding eligi­ ble for the "Ten Outstanding Young Americans" honor at the national level. Some earlier winners of the stale award have included former Gov. James Blanchard and current Gov. John Engler. Michelle Engler’s husband. Harding and the other four winners were honored Feb. 17 at a special ban­ quet that included former Hastings Jaycees President Bonnie Balmger as guest hostess. She is now executive director of the Barry County United Way . Harding was only 28 when he took over as president and chief executive of­ ficer of what then was Hastings Savings and Loan. It is now called MainStreet Savings and Loan. He has been involved with the United Way. Junior Achievement, the Jaycees. the local school district’s citizens’ com­ mitices. is current president of the Hastings Rotary and is director and vice chairman for the Barry County Economic Development Corporation. He alw is a director of the Michigan League of Savings Institutions. SeePage 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 r;T. ;c i;-r.» r 12/30/99 H<stln9sFlj6l1LLier4r, News Briefs Walk for Warmth gets some help PRICE 25- County Board asked to annul grants contract by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Commissioner Emmet Herrington has asked the Barry County Board of Commissioners to reconsider and formally annul the recently approved one-year contract the county has with a new Lansing firm hired 'O identify, rate and write grants. Herrington wants the issue to be part of (he board's March 12 agenda. County Board Chairman James Bailey said Tuesday afternoon that he would have no ob­ jection if the board wants to reconsider the contract with Small Government Consultants. The contract, approved Jan. 23 by the County Board, said the firm "has been duly organized and is validly existing in good standing under the laws of the state of Michigan." However. The Banner '.earned, after checking with the Ingham County Clerk’s office, that Small Government Consultants did not file its official business name certificate, required by slate law. until Feb. 2. The certificate is commonly known as DBA <x "Doing Business As." The proposed contract with the county was faxed from ’he firm on Jan. 9 tv<> weeks before the board approved it on a 6-2 vote. Craig Starkweather, co-owner of Small Government Consultants with G. Patrick Doyle, has said the firm’s bookkeeper tried lo file a DBA Jan. 12 in Isabella County, but was told that the certificate had to be filed in the county where the firm was based, Ingham County. Starkweather said the part­ nership was formed in December. Herrington, in a memo this week to commissioners, said the county also should recover the money it has paid out to the grant writing firm because it was a non-exis­ tent organization when the county entered the contractual relationship. Under terms of the contract, the county will pay the firm $24,000 a year to provide the grant service to all entities in the county. To dale. Bailey said the county has paid $6,000 of that fee lo cover lhe first quarterly payment. To pay the lump sum of the contract fee "wouldn't be responsible on our part and we didn't do it." he said. The contract also provides for Small Government Consultants to receive adminis­ trative fees for each grant it obtains. Herrington named six reasons why the County Board should reconsider and abolish lhe contract and recover its money. The contract "was awarded without obtain- Landmark smokestack goes down Out with the old, in with the new. Progress, in the form of demolishing the landmark smokestack at Central, brings sadness to many who remember the 'old days.* The stack has ing competent non-vested r?/insd concern­ ing a grants p.ogtam for the county and without first advertising lor and seeking competitive bids to meet officially predeter­ mined needs." Herrington said. Another reason to annul the contract is that some commissioners were denied re­ quests for additional time to study and do "appropriate research" on the matter when the contract was approved Jan. 23. He said some commissioners had not seen the pro­ posed contract in advance "and/or were oth­ erwise unaware of the proposed action." Herrington also objects to the fact that Small Government Consultants has "no track record of prior experience or past per­ formance in the field of overall administra­ tion of grant programs" to consider, review and compare. "Such information is basic and paramount as lhe county objectively evaluates appli­ cants including the accompanying dispersal of $24,000 of county funds," he said. "There are at least 16 established sources in lhe area available for assistance on matters pertaining to grants." Herrington said. He also wants to know if other firms or individuals other than Small Government Consultants were interviewed prior lo mak­ ing the decision to award the contract. See CONTRACT, continued on page 3 been a neighborhood fixture since sometime before 1918 The Annex (right) was built in 1891. For more photos of the dismantling of the smokestack, see inside this issue. Cemetery question to face August vote by David T. Young Editor A proposal for the City of Hastings to take over the operation of Riverside Cemetery and increase the maximum city tax levy by three-quarters of a mill will face vot­ ers in the August primary election. The question originally was to face voters last November in the city election, but word­ ing officially hadn't been approved by the state in time, so it was postponed until August. The City Council officially approved wording for the proposal Monday night The question on the ballot will be to raise lhe ceiling on the city's millage rale, from 16.2 to 16.95 mills, with the .75-mill in­ crease to cover costs of operating the ceme­ tery. According to the city charter, ’.ne only way the 16.2-mill maximum levy can be ex­ ceeded is through a vote of the people An independent Riverside Cemetery Board had approached the city about taking over operations last year because of increasing dif­ ficulty with finances. same area. See CEMETERY, continued on page 16 KCC project set in motion by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Kellogg Community College and Barry County officials Wednesday morning signed documents to officially put in motion the project lo build a satellite campus building in Hastings. "This is a large step for Barry County." Commissioner Sandy James said. The Barry County Board of Commissioners approved the sublease and lease by a 7-1 vote at its meeting Tuesday. Commissioner Robert Wenger, who cast the lone dissenting vote, said he is not opposed to having KCC in the county, but he is against the method of financing lhe project. KCC hopes to have students attending classes by September in lhe proposed 20.000-square-fool structure at the 95-acre site in Rutland Charter Township. Bids for the project will be opened at I p.m. Tuesday. March 5 in the community room at the Courts & Law Building in CROP Walk totals highest CROP Walks Iasi fall in Hastings and Dehor collected $11,640 and $7389. respectively, both the highest locals ever. Church World Service/CROP in Michigan last week reported that just over $2 million was raised statewide also a record, in its 25th atmiversars walkv throughout Michigan. CROP Walks are fund-raisers held each fall to help the hungry locally and globally Additional NcWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Adopted a resolution to vacate Mill Street from lhe east right of way line of Cass Street lo the west right of way of Benson Street to make way for expansion of the wastewater treatment plant. The move was made after a public hearing, during which Betty Can said she and her husband are concerned about access to 25 acres of property they own nearby. "We don't want lo be locked out of access to that property." she said. City Manager Howard Penrod said he un­ derstands her worry, but added, "I don't think what we're doing here will materially alter it (the site). I don't think the fact we're dosing Mill Street will change anything." • Heard a presentation from Jim DeWild and Don Smalligan of M.C. Smith & Associates, who recommended lhe city pur­ sue plans to move lhe police department to a new facility on Mill Street that also will house council chambers and include city ad­ ministration and the fire department in the On hand Wednesday morning for the signing of lease and sublease documents for the Kellogg Community College building project in Hastings are (seated, from left) Dr. Paul Ohm, KCC president; Ann Petredean, KCC treasurer; James Bailey. Barry County Board chairman; Nancy Boersma, Barry County clerk; (standing) Tim Sleevi, KCC director of Barry County operations; Mark O’Connell, KCC director of special projects; and Michael Brown, county administrator. The Barry County Board approved the lease and sublease at Tuesday s meeting. Hastings. Barry County is putting its full faith and credit behind bonds lo finance the project, which is now estimated al $2.95 million, including architectural, legal and financial expenses. The KCC Board has taken a position that See KCC, continued on pap 16 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29. 1996 Best salespersons win A recent PTO magazine sales fund-raiser was very successful, thanks in part to "super salesperson" students at Southeastern Elementary. The big sellers were recognized for their work with a trip to Pizza Hut in a real limosine. The first group who took the impressive trip were (front, from left) Matthew Pierson. Robert Lyke. Terri Dull. Wyatt Benton. Tara Dunn, (second row) Megan Ulrich. Angela Hilbert. Bobbi Miller. Ben Dibell. John Straley and Drew Lustey. Pnncipal Chris Warren leads the way to the limo with students (left to right) Terri Dull, Tara Dunn, Wyatt Benton and Angela Hilbert as parents look on. The children were rewarded tor being lop sellers.' News Briefs MainStreet wins 5-star designation MainStreet Savings and Loan in Hastings has received another five-star rating from Bauci Financial Reports Inc. of Coral Gables. Fla MainStreet won the designation after the quarter ending Sept. 30. 1995. It was the 30th consecutive honor the local Financial institution has earned. A Five-star rating is given only to a certain percentage of Financial institu­ tions that have demonstrated good Fiscal health -nd sound practices Posse receives Consumers grant The Consumers Power Foundation's Volunteer Investment Program (VIP) has granted $200 to the Barry County Sheriff's Posse in recognition of volunteer time donated by Thomas Burghdoff. Burghdoff. a lead lineman at the Con­ sumers Powers Hastings service center, contributed about 100 hours last year by dispatching volunteers for the sheriff s department. The grant will be used to purchase a new roof for the posse command trailer. The Consumers Power Foundation sponsors the VIP in recognition of employees who donate personal time to non-profit groups. Employees who volunteer more than 60 hours to qualify­ ing organizations are eligible to apply for grants Local employee community partner­ ship teams review grant applications for eligibility and determine grant amounts based on the level of leadership and time commitment of the employee, the organization's response to community needs and other criteria. The Consumers Power Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the utility, pro­ viding funds to education, the environ­ ment. Michigan growth and enhance­ ment. culture and the arts, socail ser­ vices and emerging issues. The founda­ tion is expected to make about SI.5 million in charitable investments throughout the state Five blood drives slated next month The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross has announced there will be Five blood drives in March. The campaigns, their locations, dates and goals are as follows: Tuesday. March 5 — Castleton Township Hall in Nashville, from 1 to 7 p m.. 60 pints Saturday . March 9 — ’’Corporate Oly mpics Blood Drive, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Hastings High School cafeteria. The goal will be determined by number of appointments Only rostered employees will be eligible to donate. Monday . March 18 — St Ambrose Church in Delton, from I to 7 p.m.. goal of 60 pints Bone marrow testing also will be done at no cost. It has been reported that a Baltic Creek man and a Hickory Comers boy need bone marrow transplants. Tuesday. March 19 — First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, from 1 to 7 p.m.. with a goal of 100 pints Monday. March 25. First Baptist Church, just north of Middleville on M-37. from I to 7 p m. with a goal of 60 pints. Anyone who is al least 17 years old. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given bkxxl within 56 days of the date of the blood bank is eligible to contribute. ‘All That Jazz* will be March 23 The Tupper Creek Broadcasting Co. will present "All That Jazz" al 7 p.m. Saturday. March 23. at the Lakewood High School auditorium. The Tupper Creek Broadcasting Co., home of the Lake Odessa Feed Store, is producing the program, which will feature the Capital Jazz Quartet from Lansing lhe "Our Town Radio Players” performing in a Radio Mystery Theater presentation of "Warren Peace: A Rash of Blue.” In keeping with the traditions of lhe Lake Odessa Feed Store Gang, the usual sponsors, such as "Lover’s Blend Cof­ fee" and "Sunny Beans. Lakewood’s Food of Courage." will continue to offer advice lo lhe lovelorn. For more information about lhe pro­ gram. call 374-4471. Showcase to mark 5th anniversary The Fifth anniversary of the Musi­ cians' Showcase will be marked at 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hastings with recor­ ding artists Doug Clark and Cheryl Jewell. Clark, a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Niles, was voted Gospel Music Association songwriter of the year last year in Nashville. Tenn. His song "When Heaven Rains" was releas­ ed as a single. Jewell, of Kalamazixr. was the lead singer of lhe all-female contemporary Christian band "Rachel Rachel.” which released two albums and hit videos. She will sing with local guitarisl/singer Jim Gibson. Others planning to make appearances tonight are Doug Newton. Dave Wall. Duane Hagen. Tammy Richardson and Homer Jones Seating at the Musicians Showcase is on a First-come. First-served basis. Alumni banquet plans progressing The Hastings High School Alumni Board met Jan. 25. with 17 present and a report that plans for this year's banquet June 8 are moving along. Robert Casey, chairman of the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award, said that April 15 is the deadline for nominations, which should be mailed to him at 2525 Campground Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058. The 109th annual banquet will be at the Hastings High School cafeteria, as usual. Tickets will be on sale between April 29 and June 7 at Bosley's Phar­ macy. Cost is $9 each. Tickets also may be ordered by mail (with a self-addressed, stamped envelope) from Lois Miller at 716 Grand Rapids St.. Middleville. 49333. ‘Sound of Music’ to start Feb. 29 Hastings High School will present the perennial musical favorite "The Sound of Music" at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Feb. 29) and Friday and Saturday. March I and 2. at the Central School Auditorium. Christy LaJoye will portray Maria and Ryan Leslie will be Captain von Trapp. Some of the other students with roles include Sarah Mepham. Jim Bailey. Julie Voss. Kerith Sherwood. Jordan Karas. Colleen Woods. Angela Sarver and Joshua Cook. "The Sound of Music" First was presented by Hastings High School in 1968. w ith Sue Engle as Maria and Fred Jacobs as Captain von Trapp. It was done again in 1978. with Emily Doan and Bill Bruce in the leading roles. Co-directors are Patti LaJoye and Sal­ ly Fullerton. Production assistants are Carrie Roc and Brad Wright. Sandi and Gene Greenfield arc in charge of backstage production. Tickets are S4 each for students and $5 for adults They are available from any high school choir member, cast member or at any school office. The limo driver holds the door as students from Southeastern Elementary, along with Principal Chris Warren, go to Pizza Hut for lunch. Chuck Yob GOP Lincoln Day speaker Chuck Yob. Michigan Republican National Com-mittecman. will be the guest speaker at the annual Barry County GOP . Lincoln Day Eta^r al the Middle Villa Inn Friday evenm/y . Yob. 59f Ms had a lengthy career in Republican Party politics. Besides being a national GOP Committeeman since 1989. he has been chairman of the Republican Stale Budget Committee. Citizens of Michigan, lhe Fifth Congress-ional District. Kent County Republicans, Kent County Republican Finance Com-mittee and Finance Com-mittces for Republicans in Saginaw and Berrien Counties. Yob most recently was chairman of the Gramm for President campaign in Michigan, but lhe candidate recently withdrew during the primary season. He has been active and a leader in many previous election campaigns for George Bush/Dan Quayle. Gov. John Engler. William Lucas. Vcm Ehlers. Jack Lousma. Phillip Ruppe. Richard Headlec. James Brickley. Ronald Reagan. Robert Griffin and Richard Lugar. He also was chairman of the Credentials Committee for the Republican National Con-vention in 1992. He also has served as a commissioner on lhe Mackinac Island Park Com-mission, a director of the Federal Home Loan bank of Indiana/Michigan and as a commissioner for the Michigan Department of Transportation. Yob is president of Industrial Belting & Supply Inc. of Grand Rapids, a wholesale distributor of a wide range of primarily con­ veyor belting. Though its headquarters are in Grand Rapids, it has branches in Saginaw. Detroit. Kalamazoo. Fort Wayne. South Bend. Indianapolis and Oak Lawn. III. He has built the company from $250,000 in annual sales in 1967 to more than $33 million, with about 200 employees. A social hour at 6 p.m. will precede Friday evening's dinner, which is scheduled to begin at 7. Cost is $25 per person. For reservations, call Barb Drcwel at 765-5486 or Vicki Jerkaitis at 795-7389. More Southeastern 'super salesmen' who were rewarded with a limosine trip are (front row) Paul Neal. Robert Wendorf, Raymond Westfall, (second row) Amanda Welch, Shauna Bradfield and Jason Griffin. Residents asking for dust relief by David T. Young Editor A group of people who live on the gravel portion of East Mill Street in Hastings are asking the city to provide dust control ser­ vices. but city officials are suggesting they have the road paved. Ned Brown. 1050 E. Mill St., represent­ ing nine families in that area. said. "We feel that this is a nuisance and a hazard. It's diffi­ cult to keep our houses clean. We can't open our windows during lhe summer months." He added that the over abundance of dust in warm weather can be dangerous for small children walking along the road unseen by motorists and that lhe dust is particularly hard on children and adults with asthma and allergies. Brown said the residents have been con­ tracting privately and individually with an outside company to provide treatment for the road, but the cost has been skyrocketing lately. Last year it went from 50 lo 75 cents per running foot, which translated into a 5225 bill for Brown, he said. Brown said it's likely that the city could do the road at a much cheaper price. City Manager Howard Penrod said the city discontinued dust control services about 15 years ago. "1 suspect it had lo do with budget consid­ erations.’' he said. Penrod said he believes applying treat­ ments for dust control "may not be effective for a long period of time. It depends on the weather, so it's difficult to budget for this." He added that. "The best dust control is a paved street." Willard Redman Jr.. 1025 E. Mill Stsaid he thought the reason the city got out of the dust control business was that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources restricted the oil that was being used. "They now use an emulsion accepted by Chuck Yob the DNR." he said. Redman said that two applications each year probably would be sufficient "If the city could do it all al once, they could do it al a cheaper rate than 75 cents a running fool. "Il's something that's very much needed and we're asking the city to help us." Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said the city has about four blocks of gravel roads in each of the four wards. Penrod commented. "We do spend a lot of money (proportionately) on gravel streets because there is a lot of grading. It's a chal­ lenge to keep those streets up." He added once again that "Ultimately, paving the street is the best way (to handle a dust problem). The best way to resolve it is to pave the street and put in lhe proper drainage." But residents said they believe paving would be loo expensive. Redman suggested that the city do a sim­ ple paving job without putting in curb and gutter, "like Chief Noonday Road." But Penrod responded. "If you don’t do it right (the paving project), it doesn't last long." * Penrod stressed that the city does not force local residents to pave their roads, but he still recommends it in the long run. Costs of paving would be shared by lhe residents and the city by creating a special assessment district. To get that done, several hearings would be needed to determine the necessity, to allocate how much each party pays, to determine costs for the design work and then bids would have to be let. Penrod said lhe residents could spread their expenses for paving over a long period, say 10 years, in order to make it more affordable. It also was noted that if a majority of lhe residents in that gravel stretch wynt paving and ask for it by petition, lhe minority would have to go along with such a project, if approved. The matter has been referred to the city manager's office and a proposal for dust con­ trol and for paving will be presented to council for consideration in early April. �The Hastings Danner — Thursday, February 29. 1996 — Page 3 CONTRACT continued from page I Bailey said. "There is not, lo my knowl­ edge even still today, another entity that of­ fers the other services that were there. And lhe other services have some value. "Those services are to first locate and iden­ tify available grants, he said, and that both Starkweather and Doyle have lhe contacts. "There is a lot to who you know about getting grants and these people were known in these areas so we felt comfortable on that part." Bailey said. One reason given for lhe urgency in ap­ proving the contract Jan. 23 has been the immediate need lo apply for a grant to ex­ pand lhe county jail "My response is that we have county citi­ zens with proven track records in searching out. writing and administering such pro­ grams who could have immediately fulfilled this need, thus giving time lo openly evalu­ ate overall county needs." Herrington said. His final reason to abolish the contract with Small Government Consultants is that "Actions such as this, regardless of intent, increase the integrity and confidence gap in actions taken by public officials." If liability to lhe county is given as a rea­ son not to terminate the co.,.ract. Herrington said he requests authority and funding to seek advice from a disinterested legal firm within the county. "I guess lhe thing 1 can say. with a very, very clear conscience is everything that I have voted for on the board. I voted for whether I was for or against, for the better­ ment of Barry County." Bailey said Tuesday afternoon. "I have a clear conscience of that and can stand up and say it. A lol of people may not agree with the way I voted. Thai's their nght. Right now there arc 50.000 peo­ ple in Barry County and 1 don't know how many of them actually think that we did things wrong. Bailey noted that he consulted with lhe Barry County Prosecutor as soon as he learned that Small Government Consultants had not filed its DBA until Feb. 2. Brian Reynolds of Hastings blasted com­ missioners last month for the procedure used to execute lhe contract and he was on the agenda at Tuesday's meeting to turn up lhe heal again. Since the last time Reynolds spoke to the board, he said. "We've had the startling reve­ lation of making a contract with a company (hat didn't (officially) exist." Reynolds said the board's contract action "destroyed" the County-City of Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission. "Why’’ The semi-official line I've heard is because loo much of lhe resources were go­ ing to lhe city of Hastings — as if the City of Hastings was not a pan of this county, as if the economic life of the city was separate from or perhaps at odds with that of the county . as if lhe jobs created in the city and filled by workers from the townships do not benefit the economy of the county. "Grant wnting was only a small part of the mission on the Joint Economic Development Commission. The JEDC was created lo attract and retain business and in­ dustry. lo act as a facilitator, an ombudsmen on behalf of the businesses which chose to locate or expand here Cooperation between agencies and units of government working toward the common good of the people is government al its best. Destroying that co­ operation over petty, parochial turf battles is government al its worst." he said. "But. I really don't believe that the semi­ official line tells the whole story anyway. I believe that this contract is lhe result or con­ fluence ot two unrelated events. Chairman Bailey as one member of the JEDC Board found out that without the four or five reli­ able yes votes he enjoys with this commis­ sion. he was unable to control events, and Mr. Bailey cannot stand what he cannot con­ trol. "So along comes Mr. Starkweather with a unique, new proposal to feed al the public trough... So let's destroy the JEDC to make room for the twinkle in Mr. Starkweather's eye. This appears to be the most blatant event of political cronyism I've seen in lhe 10 years I've lived in this county." Reynolds said he is relieved to learn that SGC will not be administering lhe grants, but he is still concerned because every grant budget has a line item for administration. Reynolds charged. "Merely negotiating a contract prior to filing a DBA is a misde­ meanor... But signing a contract and walking away with $6,000 takes them into a brand new league. It's called fraud... just call it called misrepresentation. Let's call it accepting money under false pretenses. Il's called a felony. I'm not suggesting that criminal charges bq filed. I don't believe this was done with criminal intent, but I have to ask you — are you comfortable trusting an important piece of county business to a firm that doesn't take care of its own business problems? "If this board so chose, you could void this contract today... That might be a good move." He asked if lhe contract was reviewed by the prosecutor before it was signed. Starkweather said Rey nolds comments are without merit. "Reynolds has a political agenda ..we've done nothing fraudulent." Starkweather said. SGC is in lhe process of working on its second grant for the county. Bailey said lhe firm has already completed writing a grant for an expansion for the county jail. Starkweather said it is his opinion that the firm did not have to have a DBA lo conduct business, but that it was done to get a tax number. He said that the assumed name or DBA is a procedure simply to assure that clients know who they are dealing with and that there was never any question from the be­ ginning on who the county was dealing with in lhe contract. "We have a contract with lhe county and we’re going to go on with that," Stark­ weather said. Reynolds said that according to board rules, the chair has 10 specific powers and duties, but freelance negotiating is not one of them. "If the commissioners learn m 'hing else from this I hope you learn that the initia­ tives of your chair call for greater scrutiny, not less," he said. "If proper procedures had been followed you would never have lhe shaggy dog you've got now." He said the issue of the jail expansion was false urgency. Only a letter of intern was re­ quired by Feb. 1 local officials could have written the letter and the contract could have been tabled until the next meeting, allowing plenty of time to reach the March 1 grant deadline. But Commissioner Tim Burd said that none of Bailey's actions committed the board to anything. See CONTRACT, continued on page 15 Val Heffelbower (left) is the winner of the regional Spelling Bee and and Ben Newsted is runner up. Both attend Hastings Middle School. Hastings Middle School students come in first and second at Regional Spelling Bee by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Val Heffelbower was the first place finisher in lhe regional spelling bee held recently, and Ben Newsted was first runner-up. Both Heffelbower and Newsted are Hastings Middle School students who competed against others from Hastings and Delton middle schools, and Barry County Christian, Central. Northeastern. Pleasanlview. Southeastern and St. Rose elementary schools. Heffelbower. as lhe winner, will be Barry County's candidate in the Greater Grand Rapids Final Spelling Bee on March 14 at Creston High School. Both winning students were awarded gift During the competition, intermediate words from the 1996 Paideia spelling book were used to determine the winner from Barry County. The Regional Spelling Bee is sponsored by the participating school districts, the Gifted and Talented Department of the Barry Intermediate School District, and the Grand Rapids Press, a Scripps Howard newspaper certificates from Pages Book Store. In the competition, a warm-up round precedes the actual regional contest. The warm-up lets lhe students relax, practice, and learn the routine for the rest of the evening. are available throughout Greater Barry County! EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER DOWN. ..comes the smokestack The claw on the heavy machinery seems to be taking the last bite out of the smokestack at Central Elementary. Some of the bricks will be saved. There have been many suggestions on what to do with them. (in photo at left) This photo of Hastings native Ralph Turner at about age 2 was taken in 1918. The Central smokestack is rising behind him. The building was the second school build­ ing on the site, and was razed in 1930, making way tor the present elementa­ ry building. Six of the sections of the smokestack at Central Elementary have been removed in this photo, with two to go The boiler room next to the smokestack will also be demolished to make room tor additions to the elementary building Years from now. these Central Elementary students watching the demolition of the smokestack from the second floor landing will recall when it was part of their school Workers from Wagner-Flook Builders, Inc. start take\ing the bncks from the very top of the smokestack at Central Elementary. The job of taking it down took about a week With progress comes saying goodbye to some old and familiar things. The day before demolition started on the smokestack at Central Elementary is the last time this view of Central, the Annex and the stack would be seen. The Annex was built in 1891. and Central started out at the Union School in 1852. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29, 1996 ----- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Letters from our readers,,, Health insurance, landfill big problems Dairy farmers take hits from the media To The Editor: As a farm wife involved in nearly every aspect of our dairy operation. I am again angered and frustrated by the misleading in­ formation blitz being fed lo the consumers of the United States. While watching the news broadcasts of Feb. 2-4 and again this week (Feb. 25). it was once more apparent just how good special interest groups arc al slanting information to meet their own needs. Those of us involved in agri-business con­ tinuously take "hits” from media and in spite of a lack of accurate information and educa­ tion being digested by the consumer, we con­ tinue to provide some of the safest and most regulated food products in the world. In the midst of hearing all this latest "infor­ mation” about lhe increase of the cost of dairy products. I came across an editorial from "Hoard’s Dairyman” (Feb. 25) issue, dealing with this very topic, hoping to clarify the understanding of the dairy producer of the real facts. Hoard’s Dairyman has been in publication since 1885 and has consistently of­ fered information of an educational nature. After speaking with Hoard's Dairyman, they gave me permission lo have this editorial reprinted in the hope that this will help our friends, neighbors and other consumers discern the facts the next time someone "blames the fanner" for lhe high cost of food products in America. Connie L. Case Dowling "Dairy farmers who saw and listened to na­ tional news broadcasts on television and radio over the weekend (Feb. 2. 3 and 4) had to be miffed at the false propaganda fed to the net­ works by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and its member organiza­ tion the Milk Industry Foundation (MIF). IDFA and MIF are lhe Washington lobbyist organizations for the U.S. dairy processing companies. "Like us. dairy-interested listeners heard brief news sketches claiming the 'dairy lobby’ was promoting a program in the House and Senate which would raise consumer store prices by 40 and 50 cents a gallon (we heard both figures). The CBS report we watched on Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock said there would be 'more information in tomorrow’s broadcast .’ "We hope all news organizations set the record straight and present facts. "There are 11.63 gallons of milk in a hundred-weight. If. indeed, farm milk prices were to raise store gallon prices by 40 cents, dairy farmers would have to receive $4.65 more for their milk which is used for bottling than they would under the present pricing structure. At 50 cents a gallon, it is $5.82 a hundred more. "Using the forecasts in the Feb. 10 Hoard's Dairyman outlook article (see page 83). prices for milk at the farm will average from 25 to 30 cents a hundred higher in 1996 than in 1995. The legislation at which IDFA lobbyists are taking cheap shots, lhe compromise agree­ ment. would lock in the fluid milk price at the Jan. I. 1996. level for two years and does so by using lhe November basic formula price — $12.87. The annual average 1995 BFP was $11.83 "With the 1996 BPF forecast lo average 25 cents higher than in 1995. it is fair lo calculate that Class I prices at the farm in 1996 will be 79 cents a hundred higher because of lhe com­ promise agreement ($12.87- ($11.83 + $.25) equals $.79). With 11.63 gallons in a hun­ dredweight of milk, the pricing feature of the compromise w.xild raise store prices by 6.8 cents a gallon. "Another feature of the compromise agree­ ment which IDFA lobbyists fear will cost their processor-members money is that which raises the minimum standards for fluid milk products to those California consumers enjoy (IDFA told newscasters to say "put additivies in milk”). However, estimates are that higher minimum solids standards will cost processor a weighted average 9 cents a gallon for all fluid products. "Therefore, the compromise may raise prices for fluid milk by 15.8 cents a gallon, a far cry from IDFAS hyperinflated 40 to 50 cents. Also, dairy farmers will see only 7 cents "We would like to point out that the average U.S. annual farm Class I price in 1984 was $13.61 a hundred. The same year, lhe average U.S. price for a half gallon of milk in stores was $1.13. the equivalent of $26.28 a hundredweight. "By 1994. the average U.S. Class I price at the farm was $.59 less, down to $13.02. Meanwhile, by 1994. the store price for a half gallon of milk soared to $1.44, equal to $33.49 a hundredweight. Farm-to-retail margins lofted to $20.47 a hundred, up con­ siderably from I984's $12.67 margin. "Therefore, while dairy farmers were tak­ ing a $.59 a hundred pay cut. everyone else, including processors, raised consumer prices by $7 80 a hundredweight. "At this point, we can only hope the record will be set straight. However, the powerful processor lobby again has done its damage, using lhe national media to set themselves up for passing fair farm prices onto an unknow­ ing public." —Feb. 25 issue of Hoard’s Dairy man. Get on your face, not your knees To The Editor: I’m writing this letter in response to a letter ter I read in the Hastings Banner of Thursday. Feb. 8. The man who wrote it is Terry Pinks. I’ve known the Pinks family for over 15 years, as I was their neighbor. He and I have chosen our own address. What we’ve done in Barry County demands a debt to be paid, and pay we will. His and my rebellion have touched many lives. The big­ gest price by far is lhe toll this has taken on my children and now ex-wife. But the real reason I’m writing is because of Mr. Pinks' attitude or mind set. The title of the article spoke to my heart the most. "Only the prisoner can free himself from bondage." You would think that Mr. Pinks would have figured out after 20 years of bondage that the answer for him isn’t in his "own" ability, but in Jesus Christ! Plainly pul. you can take a pig. clean him up. scrub him as clean as a new born babe. Dump a gallon of Channel No. 5 on him and even paint his toe nails red. When you turn that pig loose, his nature demands that he return to the mud of the pig pen he came from. What I need and everyone needs is a new nature - the need to be bom again. When you’re bom again of the incorruptible seed, you don’t do the corrupt and immoral deeds. The Word of God is lhe Lord Almighty Nature and we have been given the opportuni­ ty to be partakers of it. Where do we start? On our faces before a holy God. If that doesn't humble you. nothing will. Therein lies the problem - humbling ourselves. What I lacked was humility. What I had was loads and loads of pride, and that is the condition of mans men who do make prison their home. The Lord has brought countless men and women in my life with His love shed abroad in their hearts. I have a hard time “not pro­ spering" right where I’m at! What Mr. Pinks’ letter demonstrated was a bunch of "head knowledge" and a lack of heart knowledge. He said he didn't need a "religious revelation" or .• "thunderbolt from heaven." Those who see God as religious revelation are those who Jesus did most of his correction to. They had reduced God to their limited understanding, no longer having a relation­ ship. They had laws and tradition which Jesus said made the Word of God of no effect. Those who say they don’t need a "thunder bolt from heaven” are the very ones who need to be "knocked down. " I say knock us down. Lord, it's our only hope. To Mr. Pinks and all those who are caught in a continuous cycle of hopelessness, there is hope. Get on your face before God. Gening on my knees wasn’t far enough for me. Submit to those men and women who have been walking this walk and see how God makes men free - new creatures in Christ Jesus! Karl Bloomberg Hiawatha Corr. Fac. Kincheloe. Mich. Editor’s Note: Mr. Pinks did not write the headline for his letter. 1 did. Politics hurts Barry G inty 4-H 7b The Editor: Growing up for a child and raising those children is extremely tough these days. When our daughters kept asking for a horse I wasn’t keen on the idea. After watching the kids and their families from the Barry County 4-H Rodeo Team and the closeness everyone seemed to share, we decided to let oui daughters be a pan of it. We started to go tc ail the 4-H rodeos and the kids from all the clubs pad a great relationship. The Barry County 4-H Rodeo Club is where Cal Casey and Jack Taylor got their sun and look how far they have advanced. They credit much of their success to this training and experience. But then something started to go wrong. I felt disillusioned. We began to see and get drawn into a more political aspect of 4-H in­ stead of "Making the Best Better." These children and their families got swept up in this NEWS of your 1.OCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 political fiasco and have now divided at least three different wgysr bm are still in 4-H. Last year the '^jrry County 4-H Rodeo Team sponsored one of the best redoes at Prairieville and it was such a success, we were invited back lo do a four-day event in 1996 This year our 4-H County Extension Agent will not let Barry County have a rodeo al all. At the latest 4-H region meeting, she was ask­ ed why Barry County could not have a rodeo. She gave no answer. She has denied us of doing any fundraisers this year. She has said we cannot own. lease or rent stock to practice on. What are these kids supposed to practice on and how? These practices give our kids the experience and knowledge they need to do what they want to do safely. Now they can’t. Last year, our leader was dismissed without any reason given. 4-H is supposed to be for the kids. They don't understand why all of this is being taken from them in Barry County. We've had a very successful Rodeo Club and even though these kids have split in different directions, they all have the same thing in their hearts — the rodeo. 1 think it is time we all do some soul sear­ ching and get the politics out of 4-H for the kids. We need to encourage and remind these kids that 4-H is for them. We need to do all we can as parents, leaders and a community to be like lhe 4-H motto says "Make the Best Better". Shirley Castelein Hastings To The Editor: There are a number of things that concern me of late, among them is the landfill. The commissioners apparently felt that it would be acceptable for lhe local township supervisors to either poll their constituents or they (voters) take it upon themselves to phone in a "yes" or "no" vote to their supervisor on lhe landfill. The supervisor then would report to the commission whether his people were for or against the issue. I understand that when a supervisor ex­ presses a majority of "no” votes, he is ig­ nored to the point of "sit down, shut up at­ titude." Also, it depends on whether or not the supervisor doesn't care one way or another about a landfill, or if he really per­ sonally opposes it. or if he chooses to raise the ire of the commission, how he will vote. This should not be a supervisor's respon­ sibility. Why not a vote at the polls for the tax­ payers of the county? It is a very important issue that does, and will affect all the people. I think some officials see dollar signs instead of taxpayers. It seems as if they want to cram this down our throats. Do most of the voters know that Calhoun County has offered to take our waste for a reasonable fee? They (Calhoun) tell us they have space for 20 years and more after that, on land they already own and are using now. So. what is the deal? Why tolerate all the negatives that would go with a landfill? So­ meone er many are after the dollars instead of what’s good for the people of Barry. I’d like to see a letter in the Banner from so­ meone knowledgeable on how we can have this put on a ballot by lhe people. Please advise! The second item is about how we are losing our rights from insurar'ce companies. HMOs, or private, or government insurance. They now can force people away from a family doc­ tor that we have trusted and known for years. Were put into a pool of doctors (good or bad) and even into a hospital, not of our choice. Is this a free country? I know of a case where a woman had a physician that has served and cared for her through two difficult births, and she thought one. He was to perform a simple tubal procedure * j of birth control, her health is not good, and*’,; another pregnancy is dangerous. This was not allowed because her insurance. company had sold their interest to another car-‘ ricr and they allowed only a certain pool of.'* doctors she could use and only one hospital. ‘ and it was a Catholic one. It does not condone birth control! Keep in mind she is not .* Catholic. The insurance company forced her to use aTy ■ strange doctor and a hospital she would not choose. This, to me. is dictatorship. People, you must stand up and fight things ? like this. I think if there were some good’.p lawsuits that would empty the coffers of the' ' insurance companies that practice this die-,.* tatorial behavior, we may get our rights back.’** More is coming — Medicare will treat peo- . pie the same way — their doctor, their hospital or pay it yourself. Cattle get better!. £ Private insurers will tell you when or even ifM“n you can have care and by what doctor and T hospital. "" If you find a large foot in your face, get an., attorney who will take a case contingent on.\ whether he wins or not. And by all means take , it out of the county, where he cares not about f j local politics. It sounds as if I speak from experience don't it? We should not shrug our shoulders and ac­ cept either one of these things, the landfill or,* * insurance dictatorship I think its time lo rise and be heard. Voting.*. don’t seem to do it. does it? if it would. I’d vote to replace lhe commissioner who does not care about his taxpayers' wishes. .', The next letter 1 write will be about the » disgrace of a man with three children forced,',, to take a job for minimum wage or even $6 hour and then sit in a school meeting condem-' ing him and his minimum wage wife for holding two jobs and not spending more time,’ with their children. . Behavior problems begin at home they say.’1*^ What home? Where is Mom and Dad? Work-" ’ , ing to pay the rent and get food. Dell Yeikk. *1 Ddlon. Know Your Legislators, U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rtck ' Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappie, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Put*she<J Dy Hastings Banner. Inc. A Divmon ot J-Ad Graphes Inc. 1052N Broadway Hastings. Ml 40056-0602 (616) 945-0554 John Jacobs President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frwtonc Jacobs Vce Presidort Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • Daw) T. Young ItMv) Elaine Gilbert ru.iwif.tr Karen Maur* Barbara Gan Jean Gallup CcKty Smart Sharon Meier James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtaMlad wxwlwl Monday through Erda, Sam toSXpm . Saturday 830■ m - Noon Scon Ommen Denise Howea Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: St5 par year Barry CourVy $17 per year m adttanmg counties $20.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O Boa B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings Ml 49058 (USPS 717-890) “I think they might get up there. I hope. I'm go­ ing to miss Sparky. They need pitchers and good barters." “I think they'll turn out 'Coming in new. the Tigers will be somewhere real good. Last year they in the middle of lhe puck. didn't have real great pit­ Pitching and a stopper (are ching. so they need more patching." needed)." "I met with Chad Curtis and he's quite enthusiastic. There's a lol of hustlers on the team. I expect they'll be a little bit rougher than what most rate them." "1 think the Tigers will do somewhat well. They need to make some good trades and get some good "I think theyU do p(t>ty good, but since other seasons haven't been too good, it might not be al infielders." good as the other teams, They need practice ia ■­ ting. They don't tut very well” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29. 1996 — Page 5 Farewell to ‘one of Barry County’s richest’ Last week one of the richest men in Barry County died after a courageous battle * ith cancer Dwight Carroll Newton, of 121 Sher­ wood Drive. Hastings, son of Carroll and Edith Newton of Hastings, was bom June 26. 1941. the oldest of six children His sisters and brother arc Judy (Don) Wooer, Delton. Jean Newton. Hastings: June Cimala. Mason. Joyce (Nolan) Snow and Darrell (Kathy) Newton all of Nashville Dwight grew up on a farm near Cedar Creek. Michigan, where he learned to work hard and enjoy the outdoors He attended Delton Kellogg School where he formed many lifelong friendships During his high school years he served as a Page in the House of Representatives in Lansing This early ex­ posure to politics taught him to be involved in the government around him. and he currently served on the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals. Dwight graduated from Delton in 1959. He loved baseball when he was a young man. and was invited to attend Spring Train­ ing Camp for a Major League team after graduation. This didn’t come lo light as Dwight had fallen in love with a beautiful neighbor girl. Man Kettle They married on March 13. I960 Dwight managed the Delton Elevator for a couple of years after graduation, then in 1961 became an employee for Al Steury at Slcury’s Electric Motor Service in Hastings. He studied and worked hard to learn the business of electnc motor repair and sales, and in 1970 purchased the business from Al. changing the name to Electnc Motor Sen ice The business moved to its present location on Bedford Road in 1978 and has grown to serve all of Barry County and the surrounding areas. It celebrated its 25lh anniversary in the spring of 1995 with long time employees and friends. Kan Kauffman and Rick James Dwight’s business philosophy was the same for all aspects of his life be honest, treat people with respect, help others, and always do the best job you can. This he learned from his parents, and with the help of his wife Mary, his daughters and granddaughters Teressa Newton of Grand Rapids. Michelle (Dave) Hurtado and Natasha and Bethann of Freeport, and Jence (Eric) Phillips and Sarah and Emily of Hastings, have learned this philosophy too. Over the years Dwight has followed this philosophy and has served in several different organizations He has held every office in the Electric Apparatus Service Association (EASA) of West Michigan, a worldwide pro­ fessional organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and improving service in the field i Communication /rom...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH LETTERS from our readers: of electrical service and repair He was a member of (he Hastings Band Boosters for four years, taking active posi­ tions on various committees. He also sup­ ported the Hastings High School Co-op pro­ gram several limes in recent years, allowing high school students to work at the motor shop and learn while they earned. Dwight has been a long time supporter of the Barry County 4-H program, having begun his association with the organization when he showed dairy animals as a youth. His pur­ chase of animals at the 4-H Livestock Auction during Fair Week for over 20 years has helped support many college educations. He also has sponsored many trophies and awards and events over the years including the trophy for Public Speaking and the 4-H Radio Pro­ gram. In 1989 Dwight received the 4-H Meritorious Service Award, and most recent­ ly he was the first in the nation to receive the 4-H Angel Clover award for exemplary ser­ vice to the 4-H program Dwight has served on the 4-H Review and Expansion Committee for 12 years and was a key player in the set up and operation of the Barry Expo Center Building Committee The Hastings Exchange Club has also benefited from Dwight's skills and ability to work with people. He has been a member since their inception in Hastings and has serv­ ed as treasurer for several years. In 1988 he read about the Freedom Shrine idea in the ser­ vice publication and developed lhe idea for the Hastings Chapter. He and another member. Chris Anderson, built the portable shrine that has been displayed in many different locations throughout the community including the Hastings High and Middle Schools, Charlton Park. Barry Co. Fair and Thomapplc Manor. Weekends often found Dwight in his newly constructed wood shop or at his favorite fishing lake where he usually took his limit of bluegills or bass. Avid morel hunters. Dwight and Mary spent many hours walking the woods together looking for these treats in the spring In the fall. Electric Motor Service closed for a few day s so he could spend time at the family deer camp south of town. Dwight was almost always successful in br­ inging home venison which was a favorite for his whole family In the winter he was back on the lake again pulling in a mess of fish for sup­ per He also had become an amateur photographer and enjoyed taking pictures of nature and his little granddaughters. Whatever Dwight did family and friends were usually close by. He was often the one called upon to help with a residential move or crisis or to repair something. 1 don't recall him ever say­ ing no when asked for help from anyone and he usually volunteered to help before being asked He was everyone’s brother, everyone’s uncle, everyone’s friend. Dwight made a valiant attempt to get better, but the disease he contracted finally won. During lhe past few weeks hundreds of friends, neighbors and relatives sent cards, called, or came to sec him to say good-bye. Dwight was truly one of the richest men in Barry County His wealth is mH in he bank, but in the number of people whose lives he touched and who will miss his smile, generosity and supportive spirit. Dwight died al home on Friday. Feb. 23. 1996. Because of you. Dwight this community is a better place, and we will surely miss you. Rest in peace my brother, my friend. — Joyce Snow Career Day is a hit at Middle School To The Eidtor: The Hastings Middle School PTO created for our students an outstanding experience. The “Career Day” exploration involved our entire school. This marvelous activity was co-chaired by Maggie Coleman and Nancy Allerding who did a tremendous job of bringing us a vast ar­ ray of talented, professional and skilled peo­ ple who came to share their ’’careers” with us It was fascinating knowledge that was very well received by all of our young people Everyone finished (adult and student alike) very excited and w ishing for more! Our PTO workers, the accomplished and proficient career presenters and Frankie Mc­ Cabe. our student office secretary (for coor­ dinating the thirty plus contributors) all were components who gave us another highly suc­ cessful Career Day. Michael A. Spahr Principal Environmental protection There has been much discussion about the immorality of placing the burden of our huge national debt on our children and grand­ children But as a fanner and outdoorsman. I believe that we should take some time to think about the kind of environment we ll leave to future generations. We should not carelessly cause the extinction of animal and plant species, nor should we saddle our children with huge costs tor the cleanup of our land, air and water Unfortunately , our current en­ vironmental policies make it harder to save endangered species, impede innovatons that can reduce pollution, and waste resource* that could be used to improve the quality of our environment It is extremely important to realize that just because something is called the Endangered Species Act.” it isn’t automatically effective in saving vulnerable species. In fact, in over twenty years, not a single endangered species has ever recovered because of the Act. The reason is that the Act creates the wrong incen­ tives. The most effective way to preserve a threatened species is by improving and expan­ ding its habitat. One might expect that an en­ dangered species law would reward people for creating habitat for threatened species. For example, it could pay people who establish breeding grounds for the spotted owl Instead, lhe Act punishes those who happen to have endangered species on their property. Should you find a spotted owl on your land, the government now takes over the use of your land, perhaps causing severe financial hard­ ship. This doesn't make sense and we should repeal the Endangered Species Act and replace it with something that will really work. Another issue is preservation of our forests and public lands. First, we should realize that annual timber growth in the U.S. now exceeds harvest by 37 percent. In fact, annual growth has exceeded harvest every year since 1952. As a result, lhe number of wooded acres >n the U.S. has grown by 20 percent in the past twenty years. This is happening because private forestry firms arc creating huge forest plantations This would have occurred sooner if the federal government would stop subsidiz­ ing the harvesting of trees on public lands. Some 342.000 miles of government-built roads - eight times lhe mileage of the U.S. in­ terstate system - run through our national forest, subsidizing the sale of the umber and sometimes causing environmental damage. Again government is causing a problem, rather than solving it. The answer to environmental problems has long been known by economists-esublishing and protecting property rights. I hope to discuss this m more detail later, but we should all read the classic 1968 article "The Tragedy of the Commons." by Professor Garrett Har­ din in Science magazine. He basically pointed out what we intuitively know - when everyone owns the land, no one owns the land. The result is that people cut down the trees, dump waste on it. overgraze it. and don't take care of it. We cannot continue with our present flawed policies that don’t recognize the role of property rights in protec­ ting the environment. For the sake of our children and the creatures that share the planet w ith us. we have to replace our environment statutes with laws that will truly make our world a cleaner, better place. NOTWEARINGA SAHTYBaraWOKT WUlNMNtAIK. It's against the law. So if you don't want a ticket, buckle up. Or. you could become broke in more ways than one. nuaUUMHUtMAIMIL' lariMSMITFJI NEWS .of the local and area can be read each week In The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on March 25. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. m the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan The subject of the public hearing will be the consider­ ation of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended MAP CHANGE * A-3-96 Request lo rezone properly m Sec. 22. Johnstown Township (see attached map) A parcel of land in the SW 1/4 of Sec 22. T1N. R8W. Johnstown Twp., described as: Beginning at a point m the center of Hwy M-37. distant W 220 ft. rectangular measurement from the W 1/8 line of said Section, and running th N 534 45 ft. parallel with said W 1/8 line; th W 368 38 ft. at right angles thereto; th S 296 49 ft par­ allel with said W 1/8 line to the center of Hwy M-37. th S 57 degrees 08' 20” East 438 55 ft along said Hwy to the place of beginning. Containing 3.51 acres, more or less (See outlined area on map) FROM AR TOC-1. This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Johnstown Twp . Barry County, Michigan All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County Michigan Interested persons oesmng to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ve*ba»y or m writ­ ing. will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids ano services, sucn as signers for tne nearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals witn disabili­ ties at the meetmg'hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary a»ds or services shou<l contact the County of Barry oy writing or call tne following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 • (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at me Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 pm) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948­ 4830 for further information Itching to Win? Get Scratching! Free cards at all Old Kent Banks, the more you bank the more you win. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Win Win Win Win S10,(XX) an interest-free loan free checking for life ‘Zi'Mi CD bonus ♦ Everyone wins '4% to 1% off loans •; tne mwMm• |.r .’,uti -■ 4 -- u.?-, CC OLD Common Sense Uncommon Service' . Unn.: . .t c .'. Nancy L Boersma Barry County Cferk ■ kJ: nw ham unt). vuluJes n-lmancmx an cvnlingOM Kent hun. ..urn -r ar ■ 4>.ii;nd tn third juttm I at (tailing (or hie mwm puMu* . t trjnv^t. m nrctman COIxmuvand kun 4i . - ■’uin j ptnc card ^nd Otfnul Ruki tn hruling a ttam|KU. i • • • • i A.4‘1 i 4i: ' MFI-S82-1M6 tar mt.anuiion tov.d‘.v.t • u-. .. j �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 29, 1996 | Eloise Mae Smelker WHITE LAKE - Eloise Mm Smelker, 76, of White Like, passed away on Saturday, Febru­ ary 24, 1996. Mrs. Smelker was a life resident of Hastings until four year* ago She was married to the late Gerald Smelker. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy (John) Radenbaugh; one son, Charles K. (Sallie) Smelker, four grandchildren, Kara Mandeville, John Radenbaugh, Staci Garrett and Cassie Thompson; four great grandchildren. Memorial Services were held Tuesday, February 27,1996 at Central United Methodist Church. Memorial Contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Memorial Garden or lhe Methodist Childrens Home Society. Arrangements were made by Coats Funeral Home in Waterford. BATTLE CREEK - Teague Anthony Peder­ son, infant son of Steven and Melisa (Lester) Pederson, passed away at birth on Sunday, February 25, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He is survived by his mother A father, Steven & Melisa (Lester) Pederson; maternal grandparents, Dari & Carlene Lester of Delton; paternal grandparents, Burdette & Virginia Pederson of Hastings; maternal great grand­ mother, Marie Lester of Delton; paternal great grandmother. Sylvia Adamski of Sterling Heights; many aunts & uncles A cousins. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, February 28, 1996 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Wright of Pleasant view Family Church & Father Charles Fisher of St Rose of Lima Church of Hastings officiating. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church Building Fund. Wm/ua *haeikeA... at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CIDAM CBXEK BOLE. Cedar Crack Rd.. 1 n. South. Praia Brem Branham. Phone 623-22*5 Suratey School tt ItHD am.. Wor■tap 11 dO a m.; Evening Service at 600p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hattiag*. Ml 49038 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623 2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekday* or all day weekend* Sunday Monung Maas 10:00 a m — 192* Book of Common Prayer HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south al M 79 Lawrence HuNey. pastor, phone 945-3397. Church phone 945-4995 Kathy CotMt. choir director Sun­ day monung 9:30 a m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Monung wor *h«p, 6 00 p.m. Evening Wontap; Youth Feliow*hip with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m Nuraery for all i.tvkx* Prayer meeting. 7:30 p m. Wednesday GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E Nt'rth St.. Michael Anton. Paator Paone 945-9414 Sunday. March 3 - *00 A 10:45 Hoi) Communion. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). 3 00 Konotaa I. 6.00 YG Thursday. Feb 29 - Noon Lenten Luncheon Worship. 6:30 Children » Chow; 700 Adven turen. 7:30 Aduh Char. SOO AA. Monday. March 4 - 7:00 W/ELCA Coordinating Council. 700 Stewardship Comm. Tuesday. March 5 — 700 Shepherding Comm Wednesday. March 6 10:00 Wocdwarcher*. 6:00 Supper. 7 00 Vespers. Sarah Circle afterward* HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Stale Rd . and Boltwood St . Rev. Daniel Gray tall. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Paua Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 10 a m Sunday School. II a m Mor rung Worship. 6 p m. Evening ac­ tivities Wednesday — 7 p.m. — share groups in various homes Contact church office for info, on lheie Prayer aid Bible study •’the church HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO, 1674 Weal State Road. Haatu^a. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Puma Sunday School 9:30 a.*.. ctaaaes for all ages. Monung Wnratap 10:45 a.m. Nuraery pro­ vided Sundry Evening Service. 6 pan. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.*. mu: Raintow* or JJ. Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Cub or Junior Bible Qua (ages *-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bfoie Study - No age limits INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 MMtuaon Rd . Hasting*. Ml 4905*) meeting al Thoma Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jun Sandusky Phone 944-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 am. Bible School. 10:30 a.m. Monung Worship; 6:00 pm.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday m home Bible study. Call for location - 623-3110. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 Nonh Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even mg Service. Wednesday 700 p m Services far Adults. Teem Children FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hraungs. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Paator James R. Banta. Aaat. Pamor Sunday Service*: Sunday School 9:45 a m . Oaaaea for all 11:00 a m Monung Wontap Service. Jr. Church up to 4ih Grade. 6:00. Evening Service. W i danday. 6:30 Awana Chiba. 700 p.m.. Teem in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m., Aduh Choir PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowhag. Ml 49650. Paator Stephen Wright: (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9.30 am.; Sunday School 11.00 am.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 700 p m. Awana Program (3 yean old through 6th grade) Wedne*day*. 6:30-1 p.m. Teen Center. 7th-12th grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 94*4*90 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Monung Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Ei raiag Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home BMe Study, ptease call lot more details. Homemade peanut brittle now available QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wert. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 4905* WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4**7 Cents Grove Rond Passa Ben Her nag. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 6 00 p.m. al tie church Bnng sack lunch ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131*1 Ave.. Wayland. Ml 4903* (3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd.) Sunday Mass 9 30 a m ; Commu mon Service*. Mon.. Wed.. Fri. at 9 00 am ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeung at 502 E. Bond St. (Hatting* Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1*1 and 3rd Sunday*. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 192* prayer book used at all services. Fa more information call 948-9327 or Rev Deacoa David Hustwick at 948-2101. St Andrew * i* a pan o( the Indepenuent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charie* Fischer. Pasta. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Vaitey High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) *52-9228 Monung Celeixsoon 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery. children * ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. leader sh* training The Church Page Is Peid for Dy The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hasting, and Lake Odessa WMN FUNHA1 HOMl Hastings FLIXFAB INCOftPOBATID of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charie* Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mas* 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Ma**e* 8 00 a.m and 11:15 a.m. Confession* Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan G. Kent Keller. Pasta. Sally C Keller. D.C.E. Becky Oealer. Program/Youth Dtrecta. Tbursda'. Feb. 22 — 9 30 a m. Circle Study Leader* meet with Pastor Kelhr. 12.00 noon Lenten Luncheon at Grace Lutheran Church; 300 p.m. Cadene Char. 7.00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack meeting - Hall. Friday. March I - WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Saturday. March 2 Alma Youth Mix at Alma College Sunday. March 3 - 9:30 a m. and 11:00am Monung Worxhip (9:30 Service broadcast over WBCH AM-FM). Nuraery is provided dur ing both Service* 9:50 a.m. Church School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 11:20 a.m. Children'* Church. 5.00 p.m. Middle High PYF; 6:00 p.m. Ccnfinnatiai Claaa. 600 pm Prauc. Prayer, and Singing NO SENIOR HIGH PYF TONIGHT Monday. March 4 — 10:00 a.m. Full Staff Meeting. 700 p.m. Christian Education Committee meeting. Tuesday. March 5 — 900 a.m. Circle F8 Lounge. 12:00 noon Circle F3 Ittiuck at Elizabeth Underwood's; 700 p.m. Lenten Bible Study • Dining Room; 7:15 p.m. Circle F7 ■ Lounge Wednesday. March 6 — 9:30 a.m. Circte Pl; 1 JO p.m. Cir­ cle M; 7.30 p m. Circle F5 A Ruth Circte at Grace Shirkey'*; 5:30 p.m. Handchime Ensemble rehear­ sal; 6: IS p.m Children'* Choir (Iat thro 4<h grade), 700 p.m. Char rehearsal Thursday. March 7 9:30 a.m. Circte F2 - Lounge. 1200 noon Lenten Luncheon at Grace Lutheran Church. 7:00 p m Church Life Committee WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N Broadway. Haslmg*. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 900 . m. Re* Ken Vaught. 1100 a m.. Rev Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m fa all age* NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS. Adult classes. Gaining Per­ sonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrine* of Faith. The Mina Prophets-Cal I ing God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationship* with your Spou*e. Children and Friends Jan u> fa the class that fits your need* 4-H. Monday* 6 30-8.00 p.m. BIBLL STUDY Sunday. 500 p.m at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Lttitwufh residence > and Wedne* day. 5.15p.m al the Hidden Valley Conmumty Center Community Breakfast lhe third Saturday each month 8 00 a m., free*ill offering You are invited and welcome. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mite East of Hastings Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a m . Bible classes fa all ages. 10 40 a m Monung Worship; 5:30 p.m Youth Meeting with "Youth With a Message 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study fa all. Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study — Sharing Your Faith HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church street*. Dr. Buffad W Coe. Patta Margaret Hollenbeck. Dtrecia of Christian Education Craig Supert. Musk Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevata to all floor* Broadcast of worship sen ice over WBCH FM-AM at 1030 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9.30 am.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . Worship 11 00 a m — with child care fa infant* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church ta age* 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m WEDNESDAYS: Farni ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 pm. Adult Bible Study and Activities fa Kids 6:45 p.m.. First Wednesday of month is Game Night fa all age* THURSDAY Children * Char 4 00 p m . Youth Handbell* 4:30 p m . Adult Hand bell Char 6.30 p m . Chancel Char 7 30 p m Sunday. Feb 18 — Special music b* Sunday School Singer* Wednesday. Feb 21 — Ash Wednesday Sen ice 7.00 p m Member F.D.I.C. THi HASTINGS BANNER AND REMIND!R 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLiY PHARMACY Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan THORNAPPLE SALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10 45 a m Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and sforc time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p m Voith group meet* Wednes­ day 6 30 p it also Nursery as ailable for all *crs Ke* Bring the whole family |Alma E. Lem| [_________ BettyJ. Woods______ | MIDDLEVILLE - Alma E. Lenz, 81 of Middleville, passed away Sunday, February 25, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Lenz was born on April 15, 1914 in Dowling, lhe daughter of Claude and Elnora Lester. She was raised in Dowling and attended Dowling school. She was married to Carl E. Lenz on August 29, 1936 at Angola, Indiana. She was a member of lhe Freeport United Brethren Church. Mrs. Lenz was a homemaker and liked sewing, enjoyed her flowers and gardening, but most of all was a loving wife, mother, grand­ mother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Lenz; grandson, John Lenz, her parents; two sisters; two brothers. She is survived by her husband, Carl E. Lenz; two daughters, Helen (Stanley) Galbreath of Lowell, Phyllis (Michael) Kelly of Hastings; three sons, Donald (Pal) Lenz of Hastings, Jeny (Kathie) Lenz of Hastings, Larry (Laura) Lenz of Freeport; twelve grand­ children; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence (Wanda) Lester of Bedford; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 28,1996 at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jerry L. Drummond officiating. Interment was in Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made lo lhe Freeport United Brethren Church. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. NASHVILLE - Betty J. Woods, 70, died Wednesday February 14, 1996 at home. She was born December 4. 1925, in Barry County the daughter of Lloyd and Athel (Everett) McClelland. Mrs Woods was raised in the Nashville area and attended the one room schools of Morgan and Feighner Schools, graduating from W.K. Kellogg High School in Nashville in 1943. She was married lo Ermund J. Strong on February 27, 1944, he preceded her in death on January 30, 1968. She then married Marion M. Woods in 1972, who preceded her in death in 1977. She was employed by the W.K. Kellogg Company in Battle Creek for 32 years, retiring in 1988. She was a life member of lhe V J-.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Nashville, member of the Kellogg’s 25 year club and the Kellogg’s Reti­ ree Cub. Mrs. Woods was a volunteer at Thor­ napple Manor and Pennock Hospital. She enjoyed traveling, vegetable and flower gardening, her many special friends and animals. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Larry Hook of Nashville; daughter, Dianne Hildreth of Hastings; one special grandson, Damon Hildreth of Grand Rapids; two nephews, Darwin McClelland Jr. of Wood­ land and Phil McClelland of I ake Odessa; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends, Eva Moidenhauer and Dora Fuhrman. She was preceded in death by husbands. Ermund Strong and Marion Woods; step­ mother, Mildred; one brother, Darwin McClel­ land Sr.; sister-in-law, Dorothy McClelland. Funeral services were held on Saturday February 17,1996 at the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial was at Barryville Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Ambulance or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. Beatrice L ^anWie TUCSON, ARIZONA - Beatrice L. VanWie, 81, of Tucson Arizona passed away Thursday, January 25, 1996 al St Joseph Hospital, Tucson, Arizona. She was born September 26,1914 in Tecum­ seh, the daughter of Percy and Bessie (Saxton) Pratt. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1932 and from Barry County Normal School in 1933. She married Orville VanWie on August 11, 1934. He preceded her in death in 1992. They were married fifty-seven years Mrs. VanWie worked at home for many yean selling Watkins Products, and Princess China. She was employed at the Barry County Abstract Office for several yean and then at the Barry County Probate and Juvenile Court until retirement in 1975. She has lived in Tucson, Arizona since 1985, at Rincon Country East RV Resort. She is survived by one son. Richard (Xiaolin Chang) VanWien^San Francisco, California; a daughter, Judy Welch of Tucson, Arizona; two grandchildren, Scott and Krisin Welch of Tucson, Arizona; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at Rincon County East RV Resort on January 29, 1996, with Reverend Frank Chemey and Marvin Glauvitz officiating. Cremation has taken place. Burial will take place at a later date at Woodland Cemetery, Woodland. Arrangements were made by Brings Broadwiy Funeral Home, Tucson Arizona. HASTINGS - Cecilia Berniece Cartland, 88, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 1996 at Thocnapple Manor in Hastings. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 4, 1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with lhe Reverend G. Kent Kell­ er officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Manor Activities Department or Hastings First Presbyterian Church Deacon’s Fund. |Clarence C. Day | Robert Wheeler Cook OCONTO, WISCONSIN - Robert Wheeler Cook, 71, formerly of Hastings passed away on Tuesday. January 2, 1996 at his residence. He wu born July 2, 1925, in Hastings to Robert and Florence (Harper) Cook. Mr. Cook graduated from Hastings High School. He attended Oberlin College, Ohio, while in the Marines. He was a graduate of Albion College, and the School of Forestry at the University of Michigan. He served in United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Cook was a forester with the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources in Wisconsin until his retirement in 1985. He was an active member of lhe First Presbyterian Church in Oconto. During his lifetime he was active in civic affairs and clubs, especially lhe Oconto Lions Club. He was married to Wilma Hoffman on August 17, 1962. He is survived by his wife, Wilma; son, Dan Cook, Altoona, Wisconsin; a daughter, Gretch­ en Cook. Winona, Minnesota; four grandchil­ dren, Elizabeth and Robert Cook, Oconto; Timothy and Ellyn Prosser, Winona, Minneso­ ta; his in-laws, Phyllis and Charles Richardson, LaCrosse, Wisconsin; Beverly and John Hoff­ man of Port Clinton, Ohio; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister Gretchen Cook; grandchild, Ricky Noel; brother and sister-in-law, Marshall and Margret Cook; a sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Francis McCloskey. Bob loved and respected everything about God’s great outdoors. Memorial services were held Saturday, January 6, 1996 at the First Presbyterian Church in Oconto with the Reverend Kevin Tarvid officiating. Funeral arrangements were made by the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, Wisconsin. BATTLE CREEK - Clarence C. Day. 68. of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, Febru­ ary 10, 1996, in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born on July 20,1927, in Galesburg, the son of Lisle C. and Thelma P. (Hughes) Day. He was a lifelong area resident and attended Battle Creek Central High School. Mr. Day served as a corporal in the United States Army Air Corps in Alaska from Novem­ ber 1945 to June 1947 during World War II. Mr. Day was employed as » conductor by Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company for 41 years, retiring in May 1990. He and his wife also owned and operated Day Music Center in Urbandale from 1962 to 1966. Mr. Day was married to Louise A. Erk on December 5, 1948, in Battle Creek. Mr. Day was a member of Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Former member of Eagles Lodge. He enjoyed clowning and was a member of Holt Clown Alley. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, camping and woodcarving. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Kay Day; and sisters, Darlene Latimer and Dianne Radabaugh. Mr. Day is survived by his wife, Louise A. Day; sons, Dennis G. Day of Corpus Christi. Texas. Jon M Day of Phoenix, Arizona, and Gary L., Dale A. and Terry S. Day of Battle Creek; daughters, Deborah S. Lundy of Fenton, Tonya L. Haas of Delton, Lucinda L. VanderVen of Parchment, and Lisa C. Mueller of Grand Ledge; 18 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brother, Donald J. Day of Bellevue; sisters, Gwen Auton of Battle Creek and Julie Stebbieton of Ormond Beach, Florida. Funeral Services were held Friday, February 16, 1996 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with the Reverend Jarres A. Carey officiating. Burial with military honors was in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Local Tuberculosis and Emphysema Association. | William Lyle Scudder | HASTINGS - William Lyle Scudder, 91, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Scudder was bom on March 11, 1904 at Irving Township, Barry County, the son of Burwell J. A Mary S. (Dietrich) Scudder. He was raised in Rutland Township, Barry County and in Hastings. He attended the Wilcox Country School graduating in 1923 from Hastings High School. He went on to receive training as a tool A die maker from lhe old Reo Motor Car School in I anting Mr. Scudder was married to Mary L. Streeter on May 20. 1934. Mr. Scudder's employment included: Hast­ ings Manufacturing Company, Standard Oil of Indiana, E.W. Bliss Company, retiring from there in 1969, then was employed 10 yean in the Hastings Area School System. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Life Member Hastings Lodge #52 F & AM, Member Battle Creek Engineering Club. Mr. Scudder was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L Scudder on March 31, 1995; brother, Gerald Scudder in 1966. Mr. Scudder is survived by sister, Mildred Shafer of Battle Creek; two nephews; sister-in­ law, Maxine Watson of Hastings. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home, Cremation has been conducted. Family will receive those attending, immediately following Memorial Services at lhe Church in the Parish Hall, where a luncheon will be served. Memorial Services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Sunday, March 3, 1996 at Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church with the Reverend Charles P. McCabe III officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Dwight Carroll Newton HASTINGS - Dwight Carroll Newton, 54, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, February 23, 1996 at his residence. Mr. Newton was born on June 26, 1941, at Baltimore Township, Barry County, the son of Carroll and Edith (Tobias) Newton. He was raised in the Delton area and attended Delton schools, graduating in 1959 from Delton High School. Mr. Newton served a lime as a MPage" in the House of Representatives in Lansing. '’ • Mr. Newton managed lhe Delton Elevator for two years. In 1961 he went to work for thfe former Steury’s Electric Motor Service in Hastings and then purchased lhe business ib 1970. He moved his “Electric Motor Service" to it’s present location on South Bedford Ro*t in Hastings in 1978. « He was married to Mary L. Kettle on Mardfj 13, 1960 and moved to Hastings in 1966 frod* Delton. : He was a member and past officer of Electr£ Apparatus Service Association, past offic*& and long time supporter of Hastings BaaC Boosters, Charter member and officer of HasK ings Exchange Club, member of Ha-Jing*' Kiwanis Club, Charter member of the Barry Expo Center Building Committee, long time' member of Barry County Zoning Board cC Appeals, long time supporter of 4-H, reedvigi the “Meritorious Service" award and was tfi first recipient in the nation of the “GoldM Clover" award. Mr. Newton is survived by his wife. McA parents, Edith A Carroll Newton of Hastir£ daughters, Teressa Newton of Wynrr iM Michelle (Dave) Hurtado of Freeport, kafl (Eric) Phillips of Hawings; four granddan^i ten, Natasha Watkins. Sarah A Emily Phillips and Beth Ann Hurtado; sisters, Judy (Don) Wooer of Delton, Jean Newton of Hastings, June Cimala of Masc n, Joyce (Nolan) Snow of Nashville; brother, Darrell (Kathy) Newton of Nashville. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 26. 1996 at the Wren Funeral home with Reverend Gary Newton officiating. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. O Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. / Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. V ; Glenn O. Edwins I LAKE ODESSA - Glen O. Edwins, age 9$ of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, Fdvuary 26, 1996 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings He was born on October 23, 1903 in Sunfield Township, the son of Orville aq£ Myrtle (Bennett) Edwins. He attended Neade School and married Manlie Wortley July 31. 1928 in Lansing. He was a self employed Carpenter ana Farmer in the Lake Odessa area for many years. He was preceded in death by one son, William Derwood Edwins on August 19,1930; one great granddaughter, Wendy Livermore on June 7. 1981. He is survived by his wife, Mardie; one daughter, Luella (Jim) Smith of Woodland; one grandson, Ed (Debrah) Smith of Woodland; three granddaughters, Lana (Neil) Perry 6 Charlotte, Debra (Joel) McDowell ct Sunfield Diane (Keith) Ward of Huntsville, Axtansai ten great grandchildren; two great great grand children; two sisters-in-law, Madge Leak d Lansing, Genevieve Moon of Kalamazoo. Funeral Services will be held Thursday February 29, 1996 at 2:00 PM at lhe Koopi Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Pasta Richard Sessink officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, j Melbourne A. (Shorty) Adams WAYLAND - Melbourne A. (Shorty Adams, 82, of Wayland, passed away Sunday February 25, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. ■ Mr. Adams was boro on August 9, 1913 * Grand Rapids, the son of George and Elizabed (Sherk) Adams. > He was raised in Middleville and attended .Middleville school. He was married to Virginia Ance on May4, 1973. -J Mr. Adams was employed at Alloy Metalsln Grand Rapids. He enjoyed gardening and his family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Arlene Joy Adams; son, Mike Adams. ■! Mr. Adams is survived by his wife. Virgin^ A. Adams; three daughters, Phyllis (Robert) Raab of Brethren, Judy (Jerry) Caswell df Marcellus, Kris King of Hastings; four soot. Robert (Dylite) Adams of Kalamazoo, Ardin (Ruth) Adams o? Hastings, Steven (Mary) Adams of Middleville, Leland (Yvonnd) Adams of White Cloud; twenty-three grand­ children; fourteen great-grandchildren; ode great-great granddaughxr. Funeral and Committal services were hdd Wednesday, February 28, 1996 at lhe Beefcr Funeral Chapel with Reverend Arthur Vgh Wyhe officiating. _ interment was m Parmelee Ccmciuj. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29. 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Dawson-Domenico to marry May 11 Pierces to observe golden anniversary •„ Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dawson of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter. Katherine Anne, to Jeffrey Thomas Domenico, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Domenico of Battle Creek. . Kathenne is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School, and Jeff is a 1988 graduate of Vakeview High School. Both are graduates of Western Michigan University The couple will be married May 11. 1996 in Bank Creek Robert L and Bonnie J Pierce of Hastings, will celebrate their 5(hh wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Robert and the former Bonnie J. Drake were married March 5. 1946 in Hastings. They have four children: Brenda and Ken Cole of Hillsdale. Sally and Bruce Dietcl of Reed City. Patty and Doug While of Zeeland and John ot Lakeland. I la. They also have nine grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren. - Gould-Booher f to wed Aug. 10 Announcement is made of the engagement of Leslie Ann Gould of Nashville and Kyle Robert Booher of Vermontville She is the daughter of Wayne and Sherry Gould of Nashvilk. He is the son of Michael and Jill Booher of Vermontville. The bride-elect is a 1994 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently attending Kellogg Community College with plans to at­ tend Ferris State University in the fall She is Employed at Clara's on the River and Children’s Place in the Park both located in Rattle Creek Her fiance graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1993. He is currently atten­ ding Western Michigan University and will be inending Fems State University’s College of Optometry in the fall. An Aug 10. 1996 wedding is being planned ar Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville. Lumbert-Morawski plan May 25 wedding Jennifer -K l.oniheri and Derek L Morawski. alrtng with their parents, announce their engagement. Jennifer is the daughter of Jim and Becky Lumbert of Hastings. Derek is the son of Dale Thompson of Nashville and Dennis Morawski of Florida. Jennifer is a 1992 gradual' of Hastings High School and attended KCC and Rcppert School of Auctioneering. She is employed as an auctioneer with AppleTree Auctioneering. Derek is a 1992 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed with Dewey’s Auto Body and AppleTree Auctioncnng. A May 25. 1996 wedding is planned at The First United Methodist Church in Hastings. THE BAD NEWS: NEWS: | WOO utnwfiwim a-' National Kidney Foundation f Remember The Kids At Tax Time If you would like to help slop child abuse, tear off this reminder and store * ith your tax information so that you will remember to make a donation to the Children’s Trust Fund at tax time. CTF ts a nonprofit agency that supports local child abuse prevention programs through Barry County Child Abuse Council and throughout Michigan. CAPCo receives funds from CTF for ns prevention work So at tax time, help your tax preparer by handling him her this reminder WE’RE NOT ASKING YOU TO GIVE UNTIL IT HURTS. WE'RE ASKING YOU TO GIVE BEFORE IT HURTS / V - Locally owned and developed J Quality construction by Peterson r'sj 4 Construction of Hastings 'Barry County’s Finest Condominium Project” Cherry HUI E.tater II U Barry County s finest condo­ minium development Built tn the roiling hill* udidi. ent to the Hastings Country Chib Starting at '107.500 For information or private snou Call 616-945-4776 winm a F uwiwair by Catherine Lucas Hello again. I finally got back home to Barry County. 1 had many adventures and a few misfortunes in the nearly four months I was away. Car trouble on lhe way to Atlanta has al­ ready been reported by Joyce Weinbrecht in this space, but I coped and got there without too much delay. The surgery al Northsidc Hospital in Atlanta went well and no further malignan­ cies were identified and none were found in lhe pathology reports. I recovered quickly, as my heart and pacemaker was protected by knowledgeable people during the surgery. While I was recovering at the home of a friend who lives nearer to the hospital than my family, and who has no stairs in her home, my son-in-law took my car to the Atlanta Hartsfield Airport, where he parked it in the long-term lol. When he returned four days later, the car had been stolen. That was on Dec. 9. the day 1 moved to the home of another friend. I spent two months dealing with the Atlanta City Police Department, towing companies after the car was found more than a month later, getting estimates of the nec­ essary repairs, dealing with insurance com­ pany adjustors, car rental companies and other slow-moving entities. I should say that the adjustors of Farm Bureau Insurance Company were of immense help and extremely generous in the settle­ ment I finally received. I ended up buying a different car. a pinky-red Ford Escort station wagon. A car dealer in Atlanta is still trying lo sell my old car to a junk dealer for me. Though the thieves did not do much damage to the car. lhe repairs would have cost more than the car was worth. The worst part of lhe whole thing was the personal property that was missing from the car when it was found. My daughter had re­ moved my cameras from the trunk of lhe car before her husband took it to the airport. The computer also was left at my daughter's home. The ten computer disks that were missing were worth maybe 70 cents each, but some of the information cannot be replaced easily, if at all. Finally, after one week less than four months. I was able to drive myself home. 1 was able to spend at least one evening a week with my grandson, who will be 2 next month. He was learning and developing very rapidly and his progress was a constant de­ light to me. Now that I am back home, Sam is what I am missing about Atlanta. His version of “Grandma” is “Ginga” and I certainly hope that he is missing his time with his “Ginga” as much as 1 am now missing him. although with two doling par­ ents. two teen-aged sister* and another riearby. I rather dStty that I will try not to bore all nr you with talcs of my marvelous grandson herb, but you should be warned that if I sec you in person, you may have to listen lo stories about Sam. (And maybe look at proud grandma pictures in my purse.) Sunday evening, the first of lhe 1996 Lakewood Ministerial special Lenten round­ robin series of services was held at Kilpatrick Church. Music was provided by Connie Groendyk at the organ and Josie Hicks playing piano. Christina Hicks sang “We'll Stand Together” and Calhi Brodbeck sang “The Day He Wore My Crown." both to taped accompaniments. The theme of the meetings this year is “Personalities and Groups Surrounding the Cross." The Rev. Emmett Kadwell’s mes­ sage was on lhe sleeping disciples. The church was full for the service and the new dining room in the basement barely held the crowd ihai stayed for refreshments Some changes have been made in the pre­ viously announced schedule, because of the illness of the Rev. Alan Sellman of Zion Lutheran Church. Sellman recently had quadrilateral by-pass surgery and is still in the hospital. The March 3 service will be al WoodburyUnited Brethren Church, with Father Tom Bouford of St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa preaching. On March 10 the service will be held at St. Edward's with the Rev. Brian Allbright speaking. The March 17 service will be held at the Christian Reformed Church in Lake Odessa and the Rev. Phil Whipple will speak. On March 24 the special Sunday evening service will be held in Woodland at the United Methodist Church and the Rev. Ward Pierce will speak. The series will end on March 31 al Pleasant Valley with the Rev. Ben Ridder giving the message. Each service will begin at 6 p.m. so that families can get home early, and each service will have special music and be followed by finger food and fellowship provided by the host church. The Rev. Ward Pierce, who had visited Pastor Alan Sellman in the hospital in Grand Rapids late last week, said Sellman was recovering from the setbacks he had soon after the surgery and would be coming home soon. but his activities and visitors would be restricted for at least a month. Phyllis Baitinger last Wednesday invited me to come to an early soup and sandwich supper at Zion Lutheran before the Ash Wednesday service She took enough sand­ wiches for me lo join her family, and potato soup and chili, as well as drinks, were pre­ pared by ladies of ’he church. The Rev. Frederick Allhoff. retired, came from Grand Ledge lo conduct .he service and administer communion. He and his wife joined the group for supper The remaining Wednesday evening Lenten services will feature a scries ot videos and will be conducted by church lay neople. Tom Possehn and Mike Limmer led the Lakewood Habitat for Humanity workshop at Zion Lutheran Church. The church will have lay services on the second and fourth (or fifth) Sundays until Pastor Sell man can return, and substitute ministers will be provided for services on the first and third Sundays when communion is traditionally celebrated. This week. Douglas MacKenzic gave a message and Duane Reuther conducted the liturgy. 1 ran into the Reverends Litchfield. Carl and Geri. at a Lake Odessa restaurant one (laylast week at lunch time, and Geri told me that their daughter. Karen, has been awarded an academic scholarship to Albion College because of high grades and community in­ volvement. While I was in Georgia and after 1 re­ turned. 1 was saddened to hear of the deaths of Ruth Niethamcr. Melvin Jacob.r. Russell Brodbeck. Robert Gierman and both Dorothy and Fred Eckardt. I am sorry 1 wasn't here to express my condolences to the families and attend some of these memorial services. I will do what 1 can at this late date. Many of these people will leave large holes in my persona] life. The Lakewood Habitat for Humanity group held a leadership styles survey last Saturday morning at Zion Lutheran. Eighteen people attended the morning gather­ ing that was conducted by Tom Possehn and Mike Limmer from Charlotte. The Lakewood Habitat group has com­ pleted its second house and has started a third house in Clarksville. While 1 was in Georgia. Karen MacKcnzic brought baby Brianna to Michigan to find a job and quarters while young Doug finishes tus,work on a doctoral degree al Georgia Tech. She is now working in Grand Rapids' and Yvonne MacKcnzic Lynn is keeping Brianna as part of her baby care business. Yvonne. Dan. Lcxic and baby Jeremy Lynn arc now in their new home south of Grand Rapids and brother Jeff soon will move his law practice into the old house of Grandpa Orlo Smith where the Lynns stayed while their home was being built. Lakewood Christian School's monthly dinner will be at Central United Church in Lake Odessa Friday evening. March I. from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Several Lakewood area ministers attended the mid-Fcbruary Promise Keepers for clergy sessions at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rev. Ward Pierce drove a van-load down, some went in another car. and the Revs. Brian Allbright and Pin I Whipple flew down. Both Rev Emmett Kadwell and Rev. George Speas had many positive things to say about the trip and the meetings. The Woodland Area World Day of Prayer service will be held al Lakewood United Methodist Church al 9:30 a.m. Friday. March I. Ladies from Zion Lutheran. Kilpatrick United Brethren. Woodbury United Brethren and Woodland United Methodist Churches will be attending. Some books arrived at lhe Woodland Township Library while 1 was away, and I appreciate Pal Michaud carding and cata­ loging them for me Also. I brought many books back with me. Books new to the library in lhe past few months include “The Final Judgment” by Richard North Patterson, who is becoming one of my favorite writers. I greatly enjoyed this legal mystery. I also brought “Five Days in Paris" by Danielle Steel. “Contagion" by Robin Cook, “Absolutely, Positively" by Jayne Ann Krentz, “For the Roses” by Julie Garwood. “The Duke" by Catherine Coulter, five of the Martin Beck mysteries written in Sweden and some other hardbacks. “A Gift of Joy” by a group of writers was donated by Elaine Benner, “I’ll Love You Till 1 Die" by Meg O'Brien. “Silent Night" by Mary Higgings Clark. “My Name is Clary Brown" by Charlotte Keppel. "The Autumn Rose" and "The Love Child" by Fiona Hill, "Alley Kat Blues” by Karen Kijcwski, “Love In Another Town" by Barbara Taylor Bradford, “The Horse ‘ Whisperer" by Nicholas Evans, “Cain. His Brother" by Anne Perry and "Under lhe Beetles Cellar" by Mary Willis Walker all were at the library when I got back. Also, many, many paper backs had been donated and some of them are circulating and being enjoyed by readers. Come in Tuesday. Thursday ur Saturday afternoon and sec what you can find. Muriel Pierce had tests in the outpatient department at Pennock Hospital Monday this week. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications to the Solid Waste Planning Committee until 5:00 p.m. on March 6,1996. Swiss Scientists Discover New Energy Product Lugano. Switzerland-After 25 years of research Lightning 8:8 was developed with lhe help of Swiss Laboratories After exten­ sive testing with amazing results. Lightning 8:8 is now available tn the United Stales. Scientists are amazed al Lightning 8:8's results or. improved memory, attitude and athletic performance. In a double blind cross-over trial on university students in Italy. Lightning 8:8 was given twice daily for 12 weeks The rtsuhs were astonishing Students obtained higher scores in maih. logic and physical education. This new discovery has been a windfall for working and active people that seem lo run short of energy around mid-afternoon and need a little extra lift. Lightning 8:8 when taken in the morning gives a sustained, bal­ anced form of energy throughout the day. During an interview in Chicago, a beautician stated. "I used to go home exhausted after being on my feet all day Now it’s just incredible. I go home with extra energy and really enjoy my family more." Lightning 8:8 is a necessary boost for student*, professionals and senior citizens Lightning 8:8 is now asailable at most K-Mart Pharmacies including Hastings802 U State St 448-9411 Applications may be picked up at the Administrator’s office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Mi. SHAVER CLINIC Wed., Feb. 28 thro Sit., Mu. 2 • 4 M HOURS. 1M0 to 5:00: Sat 1000 >0 <00. out to lunch 100 to 200 SPECIAL Have Your... fiJore/co' ■ Remington CLEAN-OIL ADJUST *$4«9 Tuned — Overhauled Same Day Service! Put new life in your shaver... have it tuned up, cleaned up, and repaired. Factory trained repairmen wifi thoroughly clean, oil, check and adjust your shaver to keep it running in top condition. "All needed parts, sharpening and repairs are extra and include the $4.99 special. V No parts without service. JC Penney Hastings �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29. 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: Stat* of Michigan County of Barry Probata Court — Juvenile Division O*D€W FOB PUBLICATION ON HEAPING Synopsis of Minutes Regular Boatd Meeting CARLTON TOWNSHIP February 12 1996 Present Kai ter Daniels. Forman Smith Deputies Al lording. Erb. C. Kaiser Guest Jim Bailey and 2 residents Meeting called to order at 8 p.m. by Supervisor Kaiser Approved Clerk's and Treasurer s reports. Received a report on Coats Grove and Patterson roods. Dove reported on Birch Fire Board meeting Voted on Hairnet spills charged back to person causing it. Voted on recommendation to Co Zoning regar­ ding private roods and driveway. Appointed part of Land Use Committee Voted to pay $240 for Leach drain survey Voted to send letter to Barry Co. Rd Comm sup­ porting their proposal to raise 1 mill for I year for asphalt plant. Voted to up-grade Clerk s Cosh Receipts program Voted to amend the budget Jim Bailey commented on Barry Co Commis­ sioners activities. Heard Public comment Paid all bills Adjourned meeting at 9 05 p.m. Wilma Daniels. Clerk Attested to by: Dove Kaiser. Supervisor (2/29) Cote No 95 004475 TO SHIRLEY HANCOCK IN THE MATTER Of JOSHUA CHARLES HAN COCK Minor DOB 02 14 80 A petition hot been filed in the obove matter A hearing on the petition will be conducted by lhe court on 03 21 96 at 11 00 a.m. in Barry County Probate Court Juvenile Divition, 220 W. Court St Ste 302. Hastings. Ml IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that SHIRLEY HAN COCK pertonally appear before the court al lhe time and place stated obove 02 21 96 RICHARD H SHAW Judge of Probate (2 29) Synopsis of the Regular Muting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD February 14. 1996 AH members present. Agenda approved. Minutes approved at read Reportt of Committees presented. Approved dumpster for Ceme'ery from April thru September Accepted contract with Sexton for Cemetery Appointed Claudette Hudson to Board of Review. Approved vouchers in amount of $23,552.01. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (2/29) • BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP • ------------------------------------------------- ----- Ann Landers Child abuse? Dear Ann Landen.: Several weeks ago. my best friend. “Bryan" (he's 13). had an argument with his dad. His dad hit him on the back and made a black and blue mark. Bryan left home and ended up at our house for the night. The next day. Bryan called his dad. and they straightened things out. He seems OK now. and I don't think his dad has hit him again Bry an's parents don't give him much super­ vision. and he gets to stay out as late as he wants. My parents like Bryan, and they take him everywhere with us. His parents never send him with any money when we invite him out to eat or to a movie. It seems they don't care where he is or what he's doing as long as he's not bothering them. Do you think Bryan is being abused? If so. what should 1 do? Is there anyone I can con­ tact who won't tell his parents that 1 was lhe one who called? Do you think I should stay out of it? I need your advice. — Florida Friend Board of Review Notice The Baltimore Township Board of Review will meet at the Baltimore Township Hall, on March 5th at 2:00 P.M. to organize and receive the roll. The Baltimore Township Board of Review will meet at the Baltimore Township Hall, to hear protests March 11.9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M and 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M and March 12. from 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00. Appointments will be offered and given preference but walk ins will be heard as soon as possible. Baby Giri, Michelle Rae Rowland, born to Lisa Jordan and David Row land on Nov. 27th in Blodgett Hospital at 9:31 a.m.. weighing I lb.. 6 oz. and 12% inches long. She came home Feb. 17th weighing a little over 4 lbs. Proud grandparents are Chuck and Linda Jor­ dan of Hastings and Phil and Nancy Hertzel of Woodland. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids oi services should contact the Supervisor seven days prior to the first meeting, Shirley Drake at 9938 Bedford Road, Dowling, Ml 49050 or calling Shirley Drake at 616-945-9926 or 616­ 721-9977. BOY, Jayion Lyle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 11 at 5:01 a.m. to Chris Swihart and Jason Newton of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 15% ozs. and 21 inches long. These numbers may be used for appointments •ISO. BOY, Jesse Lee James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 12 at 9:01 p.m. to James and Peggy Eye. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 20% inches long. Shirley Drake Supervisor BOY, Christopher Manin, bom at Pennock CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Will meet March 5, 1996 at the Carlton Township Hall at 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings Mi. 49058 to organize and review the 1996 assessment roll at 9 am. The Board of Review meet the public for assessment review at the Cartton Township Hall. 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings Ml 49058 ph. 616-945-5990 on the following dates: Monday March 11, 9 am -12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm Tuesday March 13,1 pm - 4 pm & 6 pm - 9 pm Monday March 18,1 pm - 4 pm & 6 pm - 9 pm and any other dates necessary to equalize and finalize the 1996 assess­ ment roll. If you are unable to attend phone in and write in protest will be taken. Ratio 45.55% Agricultural 50.00% Commercial 50 00% Industrial 47.73% Residential Timber Cutover N/C N/C Developmental 50.00% Personal The above multipliers do not mean every parcel increase new construction, addition, etc. have also _ Hospital on Feb. 12 al 4:56 p.m. to Lonnie and Michael Burton Vaskovic. Delton, weighing 7 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Courtney Elizabeth, born al Pennock Hospital on Feb. 13 at I a.m. to Susan But­ cher. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 12% ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. Jack Andrew, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 16 al 7:34 a.m. to Chuck and Amy Elliston. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 10 ozs and 20M inches long. BOY, Regan Patten, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 16 at 2:20 a.m. to Ron and Mary Holley. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL. LaRcsa LaRec. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 17 at p.m. to Belinda and Lloyd Sutton. Lyons. Mi., weighing 7 lbs.. M oz. and 20 inches long. Dear Florida: Bryan may be neglected, but it doesn't sound as if he is being physically abused. Please keep on befriending him. You and your family are his passport to a decent life. Bless you And P S. If Bryan s father hits him again. Bryan should talk to the school counselor. Guaranteed response Dear Ann Landers: This is for all those grandparents who never hear from their grandchildren throughout the year — not even a letter of appreciation in response to a gift. I offer this suggestion: Next lime you send a check to those ill-mannered grandchildren. DON’T SIGN IT. I guarantee you will receive a letter in the next mail. — John in Tequesta. Fla. Dear Tequesta: What a splendid suggestion! You have hit on a sure-fire idea that will definitely produce results. 1 0977 1995 taxes will be calculated using taxable value not state equalized value. 1996 taxable value is calculated by multiplying 1995 taxable value by 1 028 or by the value change multiplier if less than 1.028. State equalized value only becomes taxable when a qualifying transfer has been made. Education? Retirement? Peace of Mind? You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information. call 1-8OO-4US BOND CONSUMER LOAN OFFICER Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union is looking for a dynamic individual to fill the position of loan officer. Our current loan officer is retiring after almost 20 years of dedicated service. The ideal candidate musi be a high school graduate. College education highly desirable. Previous experience with all types of consumer loans is a must. Real estate lending background a plus Applicants must be able to work with computers, lending modules, and ARU's. We are looking for someone who works well with the public and is willing to become involved with our local community A positive, professional public image and attitude must be projected We desire a long term relationship with a real team player. If you have the ability to explore new services, present them, and implement them, you can become an integral pan of our progressive and growing financial sen ices institution. This is a full time position with benefits To be considered for this position, include salary history and salary requirements on resume. TVCCU ATTN: MA P.O.BOX 289 HASTINGS. MI 49058-0289 back so I can have another surgeon do it right. ■ I'm depressed and feel cheated. I don’t have I the money lo pay for another procedure. Since 1 I didn't get the complete face lift I paid for. I I think I'm entitled to a refund. I can’t afford iq I take this doctor to court. What should I do? — I Niagara Falls. N.Y. ’ Dear Niagara; Accept the fact that yOBC plastic surgeon did a poor job and start to save, money for a remedial procedure. As you know, court battles arc costly, time­ consuming and often gut-wrenching. Be. aware that liposuction u a procedure thaL sucks the lai out of a specific area. It will not help correct the problem of loose skin. . Sorry about your lough luck, but fortunate^ ly. this is not a major glitch and can be easily” corrected. Il’s just going to take time and* more money. Kids on phone Fat ‘enabler’ Dear Ann Landers: “Ed” and I have been married for nine years. I love him a lot. but. something is bothering me. Ed has a serious weight problem, which he. recognizes. He feds he should handle this on his ow n and is angry and frustrated because hr, isn't making any headway Whenever I bong up the subject. I get a cold sure and icy, responses for the remainder of the evening.. He refuses to get a checkup and hasn't seer «, doctor in almost three years. On two occasions. Ed has lost a great oeal. of weight on liquid diets. Each time, he has, gained most of it back. Aside from the fact, that these fad diets can be dangerous, it is dear that they do not work for Ed. -jg I make healthy, low-fat meals, and be, seems to enjoy them, but I have found candy, wrappers and empty pastry bags in tne house and in Ed’s car. This is very upsetting to me^ I have tried lo ignore the situation. but thia, makes me fed like an “enabler.” It would be helpful if I could find a support group similar to Al-Anon, but 1 haven't located any so far* Can you help? — Stumped in D.C. Dear D.C.: Understand that you are, powerless to help Ed. He needs counseling iq, deal with his addiction. Overeaten Anonymous would be great, but you cah'L drag him. uf1, I suggest that you attend a few meeting? »«*d. connect with others who have this problem with their spouses. Can't hurt. Might hclp„, Good hick. 1 . . Z1 Gem of the Day: Laziness is nothing monci than the habit of resting before you get tiredw two about parents who allow their young children to answer the telephone? They also think it is cute to have their 2-year-old record the message on the answering machine. Too few children have been taught telephone courtesy of any kind. When the recorded message is incomprehensible, the caller isn't sure he has reached the right number. This can be one heck of a nuisance. Please, parents, let your children know that the phone is not a toy. Teach them good telephone manners, or put the phone off limits until the kid knows how to use it properly. The call could be an emergency or an expen­ sive long-distance message. Most 6-year-olds who race to answer the phone have no idea what courtesy is about. Il takes the patience of a saint to stay cool under these circumstances. There is enough frustration when attemp­ ting to reach business establishments with "press I for this’’ and “press 2 for that” without being forced to listen to little darlings on the other end of the line who can barely talk. If you print this. Ann. I'll bet a few million families will get copies in the mail. — Frustrated in Seattle Dear Frus.: You’re singing my song. I know of few things that annoy me more than trying, without success, to convey a telephone message to a preschooler. To those parents who are wondering if you could possibly be referring to their children, the answer is yes. Gem of the Day: Guidelines for successful relationships are the same as for fishing. Keep the good ones, and toss the others back in the waler. Bad facelift Dear Ann Landen: I’m a 58-year-old woman. Three months ago. I had a face lift. The doctor was board certified in plastic surgery, and the procedure was done in a reputable hospital. ' -ni Lonesome? Take charge of your life attf,, rum it around. Write for Ann Landen' qesf., booklet. ' ‘How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed. Iongtl) business-size envelope and a check or money, order for $4.25 (this includes postage and.> handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landen. P. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (^ Canada, send $5.15.) Copyright 1996 Greaton Syndicate, lac. *..| ( Lake Odessa NEWS ^Jtii I 1 L- / David Kaiser Carlton Township Supervisor Send resume to: fine. ■ I unite a letter of complaint against thiH doctor to the medical committee, and I am stilJW waiting to hear the result. I On my next visit, the doctor said he h«J 1 heard about my letter of complaint and of- I fered to do liposuction on my neck free of 1 charge. I consulted with two other surgeons. I and both agreed that my doctor look a shortcut I and liposuction will not give me the contour 11 want. 1 What I really want is some of my money I Dear Ann Landers: May I say a word or Multiplier 1.0000 1.0000 1.0476 N/C N/C 1.0000 will receive the same been accounted for. I was horrified when I discovered that t^H doctor did not do my upper neck — the ar^H directly under my chin — where I had quite^H lot of loose skin. When 1 asked him about tS he told me not to worry and said that I lookeB Lakewood Christian School will have a din­ ner Friday. March 1, starting at 4:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall on Fourth Aven jc. Many teams from Lakewood elementary schools and the junior high will compete in “Odyssey of the Mind” at Waverly school on the west edge of Lansing Saturday. The weekly Lenten service will be at the Woodbury United Brethren Church Sunday at 6 p.m. Brian Allbright is the host pastor. Fr. Tom Boufford will bring the message. Monday. March 11. is the date for village elections in many communities. The Page Memorial Building is the local site, as can­ didates vie for president, trustees, clerk and treasurer. Chamber of Commerce will meet March 12 for a noon luncheon. Lakewood United meets at the high school al 6:30 p.m. Odessa Township Board meets Monday. March 4. at the Page Building al 8 p.m. March 5 at 7 p.m. is the meeting time for two groups, the Lake Odessa Arts Commis­ sion. at the Page building, and Right to Life at lhe Lake Manor. Lakewood Habitat for Humanity meets Thursday. March 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church. R. Jay and Katherine Kussmaul of Delta Township are grandparents of Emily Kay. whose parents are John and Jaymie Jasinski of Downmgton. Pa. Emily was bom Feb. 4 at Brandy wire Hospital, at Coatesville. Construction continues. Yet another new house has taken shape on Jordan Lake Road near Durkee Road. It appears to be on the same plan as the new house just north of the hill. The north house now has some lawn preparation and evergreens planted. There is a foundation for a new house on Martin Road, north of lhe gravel pit. which was replanted to evergreens back when the Sissons lived just south. Mr. Sisson was a long time correspon­ dent for lhe Banner and Wave with his West Woodland news. Virginia Kruisenga was honored during the worship hour at Central United Methodist Church for her 21 years of service in the education program of the church. She was presented with a painting for her home and one which will hang at the church. The cur­ rent education committee hosted a reception in her honor after the service. Robert Kruisenga. Sunfield elementary teacher, is recovering at home from neck surgery last week Wednesday. A large crowd attended the pancake supper at the Community Center, held to benefit the Lions' Club, which is a benefactor for many programs for the community. Congratulations go to Mary Murray for her graduation from WMU. She is the daughter of Tom and Nancy (Leak) Dowker of Tupper Lake Road and wife of Kurt Murray. Several ladies from Woodland. Lake Odess. Hastings. Peace and Quimby attended Lansing District Call to Prayer at Dowling Country Chapel Wednesday. Feb. 21. which was Ash Wednesday. The Rev. Lyle Heaton of Delta Mills UMC led a litany with his guitar used for accompaniment for lhe sung response. He also brought the message. The swim program for senior citizens is growing in popularity at the Ionia High School pool. On Feb. 20. there were 41 and the previous week there were 46 swimmers. Last week there were six participants from Lake Odessa. Dr. Richard Barnett is spending this week on a medical mission trip to Mexico. Local agri-business people will be heading to the campus of MSU this week to participate^ in the annual Agriculture and Natural' Resources Week March 2-9. This is a latterday offspring of Farmers’ Week. Friends of the Library normally meet on the first Tuesday of each month. However, due lo lack of urgent business, they will not meet in March. They now have 50 life members Lyle and Nancy (Potter) Porter of rural Lowell were in town on Monday to take one of Lyle's kin to lunch. Nancy is a relative of the Lind family — Viola Cunningham. Lucy Jordan and the late Russell Lind. Lyle is retired from teaching at Adrian Junior High School and a farm owner from Blissfield. The attendance was excellent al Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Sunday evening. It was a first opportunity for many to see the ex­ pansion of the church building on two levels, with classroom space and restrooms on the upper level and expanded dining space at the lower level. Pastor George Speas led the ser­ vice. The special musk was provided by teenager Christina Hkks and by Kathy Brodbeck. each of whom sang solos. The Rev. Emmett Kadwell brought the message. A time of fellowship followed in the new din­ ing room. Reports are that Patricia Wilson has return­ ed to her Arizona home after being hospitaliz­ ed for two weeks. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time,,. The Slater Mission from another view point by Joyce Weinbrecht Several people have written about the Slater Mission. We shared Mary Lewis Hoyt's writing and would like to share some other writings about the Mission, the Rev. Slater and life in those times when the mission was located in Prairieville Township. Barn County. The Rev Slater moved the mission from Grand Rapids in 1836. when he felt that the traders al lhe Grand Rapids trading posts were selling too much liquor to the Indians for his work to be successful. He brought to Sections 26 and 27 of Prairieville Township about 300 Indians. He erected a church and a school house until 1852. when the mission closed. Chief Noonday, a large Indian, standing six feet tall, broad shoulder, well proportioned and a very strong, muscular man accom­ panied Slaters to Prairieville. He was a leader among the tribes of the Grand River Valley, whose legions he had led against the Americans during the War of 1812. He finish­ ed out his life in Barry County and is buried near Cressey. The late Henry Little of Richland describes Mrs. Noonday as follows: "Her ladyship. Mrs. Noonday, was a short, dumpy, unassuming lady of the old school. Nature had not seen fit to make her very attractive by the bewitching fascinating charms of personal beauty, but what little there might have been of feminine comeliness in her features had been marred by an ugly scar on the left side of her face." There was a council held on the west Gull Shore, in a mammoth wigwam. This council was held to ascertain the feelings of the local Indians toward Black Hawk and his proposed insurrection The chiefs in full dress were sealed in a great circle on the valuable robes, mats and skins of animals spread upon lhe ground The calumet, or pipe of peace, a work of elaborate design and workmanship, was slowly passed around the circle and each took a whiff in silence. Then speeches began in regular order of age and rank. It was found that the young men were for war but the older, experienced sachem counseled peace It should be noted that the Michigan Indians re­ mained neutral and did not join Black Hawk's movement The Indians of the area were not very per­ manent and would move along on a whim. During the spring they went where the fishing was best. During the summer they resided beside a swamp or a berry patch. In late winter and early spring, they would go into the limbered lands to make maple sugar, a skill soon adapted and adopted by the pioneers of Michigan. The Indian would make an incision in the maple tree, fix into the incision a wooden spile for the sap to flow along, and place a birch bark bucket, which was constructed by finding together the four comers of a piece of bitch bark. The sap was then boiled down in onus kettles, which the Indians had gotten from Mackinac traders. When the sugar was made, it was packed into mococks. which were birch bark hampers fof easy transporting. The birch bark buckets then were unlaced, stretched out. dried and then piled one on top of lhe other. The buckets and kettles were cached in to ground until they UAH HLM AIUEINM'XK Indian Bible used at Slater Mission. CniO* Col. Richard Johnson killing Tecumseh. were dug up again the next spring in time for sugar making. The Slaters had three children who were bom while they were at the mission in Grand Rapids. Two more children were bom after they were in Prairieville at the Slater Mission Rev. Slater purchased a small tract of land in lhe north portion of Seaion 35 from Mr Corkaus. The Kalamazoo County records show that on Nov. 8. 1839. the Slaters pur chased approximately 1.000 acres for S5.8OO He sold this to the Indians in small parcels of from 10 to 20 acres so that they would have land of their own. They first built a log house which was used as a home and a school for about one year. He then built a frame house The log house was still used for a school and church. In 1840. the mission was built about oneeighth of a mile to the south and slightly to the east of the log mission house. It was described as: "a large building, with a bam type of frame. It had a shingle roof The belfry was in the center of the structure. A porch ran along the front which had two entrance* The building was sided w ith clapboards and it was painted. The pulpit was located along one side of the building in the center Facing it were the pews, which were made of plain ordinary boards. The bell rope hung (Mwn behind the pulpit." The bell was purchased in Detroit in 1830 and shipped to Grand Rapids by way of the Great Lakes to Grand Haven and then by canoe up the Grand River to Grand Rapids. It was used in the log 'Owimas Mission for six years. When the mission was moved in 1836. to Section 35 in Prairieville Township, the bell was taken along and used in both the first and second mission buildings. When the mission was closed, the bell was installed in the new (second) school building in the village of Prainevillc. where it remained until the school burned down in 1918. The intense heat melted the bronze bell into an irregular mass and it became part of the Bernard Museum collections in 1963. Mrs. George Slater wrote about lhe Mission and the article was published in the Hastings Banner of June 8. 1899. in w hich she describ­ ed the work of the Slater Mission. She was the wife of Leonard Slater's son. George Slater. They lived in Richland, but she doe* appear to have a good understanding of lhe mission and lhe work done there. She wrote about the Prairies illc mission: "In Prairieville, the mission was located near the county line, so Indians could have ac­ cess to the lakes in that area. At that time. Barry County was a part of Kalamazoo Coun­ ty. Mr. Slater bought for the Indians 11 pieces of land from the late Luther Hill. "Our neighbors were Orville Barnes. Charles Spaulding. Judge Otis Amasa Parker. Mr. Bownc and the Campbell brothers. A man by the name of Peck kept a tavern near Captain Earl's farm "Mr. Parker built the first frame house and bam in Prairieville township. The barn was struck by lightning about three years ago and burned the ground The house, or part of it is still standing and owned b\ Sarah Door Blum (1899) "About 2’o mile* south of the mission was QUV2. irvlng Jonn Barber Irving Barber testifies to the burial spot of Chief Noonday and Mrs. Noonday. a little settlement in Richland Township where the post office was kept al Barnes Comers by Colonel Barnes. Before the mission was mov­ ed to Prairieville. Mr. Slater had the mail brought from Detroit on horseback. It look a week to make lhe trip lo Detroit and another for the return trip, so in those early days mail was received only once in two weeks. "We did not know how often mail was received al Barnes Comers in Richland, but I know it cost 25 cents for every later that came through the post office for a number of years. "The first school that Mr. Slater's own children attended was in Foster Gilkey's bouse, taught by Miss Harriet Gilkey. Foster's daughter. I think that it was in 1837 that the first school house was built. "Ii was large and commodious, serving a double purpose, for religious services and Sunday School was held in it. Four tali posts were put in the ground, with pieces on the top. and the bell was hung hereon and rang out the glad tidings of our Saviour as long as the chapel of the mission was in use. "The mission chapel was built in 1840. In the w inter of 1855-1856 the chapel was mov­ ed to Kalamazoo and placed on Water Street, near where Tyler and Tayhx's planing mill now stands. It was rebuilt with an addition and served as as dwelling house for a number of years. It was removed lo Dan Blyker's addi­ tion on Portage Street where it now (1899) stands as a tenement and may do duty as a dwelling for 30 years longer. "The Indians belonging to the Slater Mis­ sion were not warlike, but like all Indians they loved to hunt and fish. They loved "fire water" loo. but probably not more than most of the white folks. It was generally true that each one owned a pony, a dog and a gun. They were generally as honest as the average white man. If once you gained their friend­ ship. it was lasting. They never forgot a kind­ ness nor an insult. "Al the mission they were taught to work, the men on the farm and the squaws learned housework. Most of the squaws would prefer to hoe and dig on the farm rather than work in the bouse. Squaws made the baskets and moc­ casins which they embroidered handsomely with porcupine quills. They made work hags and pockets with bead* which they traded to the sailers for pork and other articles. "They loved pork, for it was a change from the venison they lived on usually. Mrs. Shier had many different ones among the squaws helping her at various limes. She taught them to do all kinds of work. "One. Ton-do-qua. was an inmate in the home for several years. In after years she visited us. when our eldest daughter was an infant. She asked if she might hold 'papcxise.' She added. 'Me hold George when he papoose.’ I said. 'Certainly you may take baby.* "She was with us three weeks. She could knit and sew very nicely. She said her 'white mother’ taught her. 'She good, me like her.' "She was very neat about her work. When she came to sew in lhe afternoon she always went out in the sun. "I inquired. 'Why do you sit in the sun?' "She replied ‘Me mi like to sew in the house.' She would help me do our family washing in the same way I did it. But she always took her own washing to the lake. 1 asked her why she went so far to do her washing? "She answered. Much water there, me like lake.' "I do not know whether she is living or not. but she was a noble woman "A man was employed to teach the mission Indian* how to do farm work and how to care for their tools. "There were several places where the In­ dians at the mission buried their dead, but most of them, perhaps 120. were buried about 41) rods west of John Holden's tenant house. Nothing remains to mark the spot where that cemetery used to be. "The government payments to the Indians came yearly, usually about the first of Oc­ tober The amount'paid to them was from S8 to SI2. each according to the number of blankets they received At these payments, which lasted three or four days, a great deal of property would change hand* "There were always white "Sharpers" there wnh whiskey or merchandise. On one of these occasions. Mr Slater was so indignant over the acts o! th. *e "Rummies" that he knocked the heads ot several barrels of whiskey and poured in onto the ground, rather than have it sold to his Indians "Mr Slater always preached to the Indians in their own language with which he had made himselt familiar He sought instruction in their language early from lhe chief of the tribe, and secured his approval of what he would say before he preached The chief's name was Nah-gua-gee-schick. or when translated into English, it was ‘Noon­ day ' He was an old man when he came with his pastor and friends io this new mission ground in Prairieville He was convened to Christianity in 1830 and never tailed to hold family worship in his own home, gathering all the household around the family altar, morn­ ing and evening He lived a true Christian life "He had a wife, but no children of his own. He had several adopted children He never learned lo speak English but spoke to his white friends thiough an interpreter He took great interest in the mission work, especially in lhe school, in which all the children of the tribe were gathered and when visiting the school would never let a wrong or improper aa go unpunished, often chastising a refrac­ tory pupil for the teacher "He was regarded by his people not only as their counselor but also as a wise patriarch, who was to look after their temporal and spiritual needs "Though the settlers now and then talked about the old chief through an interpreter, few of them ever knew that he had done an act that caught the car of fame, y et the penless scribe tradition, whose function it was to keep alive the memory of famous deeds had often told lhe braves around the council fires and they in turn had told their children that Noonday had fought bravely with the British in our second war with England. It is a well known fact that birth the Chippewa and Ottawa tribes fought with the English in the War of 1812 and is said to have witnessed the death of Tecumseh in the battle of the Thames, by Col. Richard Johnson.... "When he fell from the shot of Johnson's pistol. Noonday and Saginaw picked up his body and bore him from lhe field. The Indians stopped fighting and the battle was ended. They laid him down on a blanket in a w igwam and all wept. Noonday took his tomahawk and Saginaw his hat. There seemed to be no doubt of the truth of his story. It has beer believed by many that Noonday was present at the bur­ ning of Buffalo ' Noonday had reached the advanced age of 96 when he died. His body was buried beside that of his wife, near where the old mission stood. "Our 'carriages' in those early days were lumber wagons, drawn by oxen and many limes a gay company would meet around the fireplace, the house lighted with tallow candles. "We enjoyed true hospitality with our neighbors. The late Mrs. William Humphrey of Richland, related the follow ing story to me. "She was young woman when the Slater Mission was in operation and lived near Gun Plains. She wanted lo hear Rev. Slater preach. She lived too far away to walk there and back the same day. so she went part of the way Saturday evening She had to be very careful <4 her shoes, as they were an article of dress hard to get in those days. She wrapped them in her pocket handkerchief, and walked barefooted until she had almost reached her destination. Then she put on her shoes and went to the chapel and heard the sermon. "Is there one of us who would walk 10 NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every weeA mi i nt? BANNER CM... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! miles to hear a sermon, most of lhe way barefooted? "One morning an Indian came to the mis­ sion and told Rev. Slater that a white man. with a long gun and short tailed dog had stolen his venison. Asked how he knew it was a white man. with a long gun and a short tailed dog. who had stolen his venison, he said. Because the w hite man toe out and the Indian toe in when he walk. The marks in the snow showed this man toe out. so me know he white man Where the man s gun pressed against a tree, the hark was disturbed a long way up from the ground, so me know he had a long gun W here the dog sit in the snow on his haunches, it make a short mark in the snow with its tail, so me know his dog had a short tail ' "The Indans saw things which the white man would not notice. So this Indian knew what he was talking about When the in­ vestigation was made, it was found that the venison had been stolen by a white man. with a short tailed dog and a long gun The matter was amicably settled without a lawsuit The land occupied by the mission, where the Indians lived is now (1899) owned by John Holden. Warren Fisher. Charles and Phillip Barber, and John Dooluce "At one time Mr and Mrs. Slater sent their children east for their education so they would not forget lhe English language They beard no words spoken in their home except in the Indian dialea. "One spring it was thought there would be a famine because of the scarcity of wheat. The Elder's son George, had ridden three days in various direaions and had been unable to find any for the grist he planned to take to the mill. "He had about given up in despair when lie heard their nearest neighbor. Amasa Parker, had some. The next morning he went to Parker's. He offered to sell three bushels, which would leave him only seven. But he wanted S3 a bushel for it. George said he was glad to gel it. even at that high price. He had it in a box in one of his chambers. The wheat was put in two bags and loaded on Old Jack s back, and as George was a small boy. he sal on the bags of wheat and rode to Yorkville to have the grist ground. "On arriving at the mill he found that he could not ga his floor that day. so he returned home as hungry as the average growing boy and found only a bran cake, mixed with water, for his supper. But hardships in those days made the bread sweet. "Then the mission broke up in 1850. the In­ dians. most of them went to Pentwater (Mich). Some had intermarried with the Pot tawatamics. so they went with that tribe to Selkirk's mission at Bradley, in Allegan County, and some of their descendants are liv ing there now . A few of them live in the In­ dian satlement at Athens, in Calhoun County. "So long as Mr. Slater lived, they paid him yearly visits and were honored guest in his home. "For several years they lost track of us (Mr. and Mrs. George Slater. Richland. Mich.). But one evening, about three years ago. one called at our door and askol if George Slater lived there. Being informed that he did and that he was at home he said. 'Me want to see him. me know him when he was a small boy. me know his father loo.' "They met like two long lost brothers. But we will let the curtain drop on that evening. Since that time they make their annual visits and will always be honored guests as long as we live. May God bless them." Next week: The neighborhood view of the Slater Mission. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES BID FOR SALE OF 1996 LIGHT DUTY TRACTOR The City of Hastings. Michigan, will accept bids for the sale of one (I) 1985 Ford Model 1210 four wheel drive tractor. This tractor can be inspected al th- Department of Public Services Garage locat­ ed at 301 E. Court Street in Hastings. Michigan. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. March 19.1996 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly. Bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on March 5. 1996. in the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings to organize and review the Assessment Roll. PUBLIC MEETING TOWNSHIP HALL. March 11. March 12. to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at tne RUTLAND CHARTER 2461 Heath Road. Hastings on: 1996 - 9am- Noon: 1 pm - 4 pm 1996 - 9am- Noon; 1 pm - 4 pm ALSO, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 1996 CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER 50 07 9986 Agriculture 1 0000 Commercial 50 00 50 00 1 0000 Industrial 1.1241 44 84 Residential Developmental -0-0-0-0Personal Tne aoove ratios and multipliers do not mean mat every parcel will receive me same. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., mis will also reflect m me value of your property Upon request ot any person wno is assessed on said roll, or his agent, ano upon sufficient cause being shown the Board of Review will correct me assessment of sucn property as will, in tneir judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal Robert M Edwards. Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Hearn Road Hasting-. Ml 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29. 1996 “Walk for Warmth” attracts large crowd who walk for pledges Brenda King and her friend 'Little Bit* are ready to walk Saturday to raise money for those who need emergency fuel. The walkers sign in first here, walk and then come back to the starting point for refreshments. Barry County Commission Chairman James Bailey (left) talks with State Rep. Terry Geiger before the "Walk for Warmth * Both spoke briefly and both Young and old turned out lor the 11th "Walk tor Warmth* Saturday to walk to raise money for emergency fuel needs by those in Barry County. At the signal, the crowd starts out on a one or three mile walk. Grandmother Joellen Lancaster (left) mom Dawn Kingsley, (right) and kids Adam (front) and Bradlev all joined in the "Walk for Warmth" Saturday. Middleville, displays the t-shirt walkers could receive. Marriage Licenses: Mark Anthon} Gardner. Hastings and Alicia Leah Demond. Hastings Paul David Sice. Hastings and Jennifer Rita Marie Demond. Hastings Michael Andrew Stout. Hastings and Sally Lyne Bailey. Hastings. Davd Douglas Kruko. Hastings and Denise Doreen Lillian Howell. Hastings. Karl Thomas Ondersma. Grand Rapids and Deborah Iveline Herich. Middleville. The first walker back to the starting point was Ken LaDere. here receiving a of coffee from a ‘Walk for Warmth* volunteer who is also his mother. Shi LaDere. From Central Elementary in Hastings (first row, from left) Shea Hammond, Jennifer Ouada, Andrea Murphy, (back) teacher Emmalene McConnell and Brad Kidder get ready to "Walk for Warmth." • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Feb. 27, 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. HASTINGS CHArm TOWNSHIP OMHNANCE 96-1 HAZARDOUS MATHttALS CLEAN-UP ORDINANCE An ordinance to establish and collect charges for incidents involving hazardous materials is being con­ sidered for adoption by the township board. The full text of this ordinance is posted al the township office and at the following locations 1) Thomapple Lake Trading Post 2) Thornapple Manor 4) J-Ad Graphics 3) Terry's Tick-Tock 5) Hastings Sanitary Service For more information call: Bonnie Cruttenden, Township Cleft • 949-9990 or 945-3291. Special Deal$ for Plates and plates of cookies, coffee and pop waited for the walkers after completion of the "Walk for Warmth* Saturday. Members of O & A Electric Cooperative * We'll give you up to $180 to buy a new electric water heater! * We'll cut up to $90 a year off your electric bills if you already have an electric water heater! More than 1,600 O&A members are already taking advantage of these energy conservation programs, which are approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission. For more information on how you can benefit, simply fill out the coupon below and mail it back to us. and we’ll give you the inside scoop. Or call us, at (616) 652-1651. Please send me more information on the following How I can get up to $ I KO for a new electnc water heater1 How O&A will cut $54 to $90 a sear off m> electric bills' O&A Electric Cooperative P.O. Box 800 Newaygo. Ml 49337 (616) 652-1651 -NOTICE­ BOARD OF REVIEW The Hastings Boara o< Review will meet Tuesday. March 5 1996 to organize Meeting to hear appeals will be held at Hastings Charter Township Hall. Monday March 11. 1996 9 am to Noon: 1 pm to 4 pm and Tuesday March 12,1996 9 am to Noon: 1 pm to 4 pm. also any other days deemed necessary to equalize: Property assessment ratio & factors: Class Ratio Multiplier Agriculture 1.0967 46.35 Commercial 46.46 1.1050 industrial 50.00 1.0000 Residential 46.26 1.1089 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Supervisor seven nays poor to the first meeting. Write Richard Thomas, 885 River Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 or call 616-948-9690 or 616-945-3791. Name_______________________________________________________ Address City. State. Zip Account/Service « *R Electric cooperative Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor Hastings Charter Twp. 885 River Rd �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 29, 1996 — Page 11 Jaycees Kid Care ID program draws almost 200 children How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy Lung Association The youngsters who came to Kmart Saturday for the Hastings Jaycees KidCare ID program were weighed, measured. Iingerpnnted and photographed. Tammie Dryer (front) and her sister. TerriSue Dryer, two of almost 200 kids, wait to be signed in. A photograph is taken by Susanne Parker, and then its on to be fingerprinted. The Jaycees also updated previous ID cards tor those who asked. They plan to hold an ID program every six months to capture the changes in children. Red Cross plans 5 drives in March reefefy Bear Fun... Recently. Angie Ehredf's Southeastern D.K. classes hod a Teddy Bear party. 6och child brought his/her favorite bear from home to play games, sing songs •nd have a picnic with. LEGAL NOTICES > C l-NMOMa PWANHEVILLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS OF REGULAR MEETING Meeting colled to order ot 7 35 PAA Present Goytngt Nottingham Campbell and Absent Tobin JAIso present Delton Ambulance Manager •Approved minutes of Regular Board Meeting Ot-10-96 Request of $1.000 00 for YMCA •Commissioners Report Week of March l|th-23rd wifi be public hearing re animal shelter County has hired small government consultants lor ggant writing •Ambulance Report Budget presented lor fiscal For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Check Vjckery placed on MLOA until 04 08 96 • Supervisori Treasurers Clerks and Police our new Auto' Home combination dis­ count. plus discount*, tor * Sunset Point Rood Improvement Bids ore in multiple autos, and 50» drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts tor non-smokers fgnd is now at $201 409 12. • Barry County Solid Watte BFI left on table ! OHicer Ludwick (K-9) Tabled 55* and secunty GARY BEGG, LUTCF tf Zon.ng Administrator • Approved Resolution to place Asphalt Paving fjani on the ballot Agent CARY BEGG AGENCY Auto.. Home. Life. Comntereiil 126S Uct-cr “usrjs Vi <9056 Fix: MS-9914 Accepted resignation of Officer Sandy Olney Z Approval ol 4 signs for She Ip Lake • Approval of Outstanding bills • Meeting adjourned al 10 25 PM ftormajean Campbell Clerk Attested to by Lloyd Goyings Supervisor .IMSURJUKf I GROUP . (2-29) March is Red Cross Month and the local chapter will have five drives in Barry County. A community blood drive will be conducted Tuesday. March 5. at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville from I to 7 p.m. Goal for the drive will be 60 pints. The second annual “Corporate Olympics Blood Drive*' at the Hastings High .School Cafeteria will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur­ day. March 9. Goal for this drive will be determined by lhe number of appointments To accommodate more donors this drive will run for seven hours instead of the usual six. “All of you Corporate Olympians, get on the phone and call the Red Cross office at 945-3122 to schedule your appointment." said Red Cross Director Karen Despres. "Appointments will be honored before walk­ ins. Points will be given this year for every pint collected. So get it in gear, give the gift of life, and help your company gain in the standings " Again this year, only rostered employees will be eligible to give at this drive. Another blood drive and bone marrow testing are planned for Monday. March 18 at the St. Ambrose Church in Delton from I to 7 p.m. Goal will be 60 pints. “I have been informed that these is a man named Larry Ward in k and a little fcOL of bunc mar­ row DeapreaWid. "So people, even if you are not going to give blood at the Delton drive, please stop in and let us cake the small sample (of blood) needed to type and match yo^r blood, possibly to these two fami­ ly local people How wonderful it would be if we covid say to people one of our own is a match’ * Jackie Regis is the organizer again, and there will be no cost to anyone being tested. M.S.U. does the testing and they charge $40 per test. "Everytime Jackie learns of another one near by that needs help in this very special way. she manages to come up with the money to get the testing done." Despres said. “So come on folks, show Jackie how much we ap­ preciate how hard she worked to raise the money to pay for another batch of bone mar row tests." The upper age limit for bone marrow testing has been raised from 55 to 60. On March 19. there will be a drive at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings from I to 7 p.m. Goal will be 100 pints. The last drive of the month will be on Mon­ day. March 25. at the First Baptist Church just north of Middleville. This drive too will run from I to 7 p.m. and the goal will be 60 pints. "As you know, from past information, the supplies in our regional headquarters arc always run low." Despres said. "Nationally there art only about 5 percent of the eligible population that donate blood. In Barry County we have been running about 3 percent. “1 must remind you that our regional head­ quarters is the only source used b> Pennock Hospital, so please make a special effort to get out there and support one of the community drives." PUBLIC NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The organmkonal meeting of the Hope Towns*© Board of Review wtl be held <n the oHco of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Ha'i. 5463 S Wai Lake Road on March 5. 1996 Protest to the Board ot Review Dy you or your agent ts necessary to protect your right to further appeal to the Mchigan State Tax Trtouna! The Tcwnshp Board has passed a resolution that property owners may protest by letter if unable to appear m person Pubic meebngs to heer appeals of tne 1996 assessment or taxable va ue win be he*d at the Hope Towns*© Hal. 5463 Wa-' Lake Road IM-43) on the tallowing dates March ti - 9 am lo Noon & 1 p m to 4 pm (Monday) March 12 • 1 pm to 4 pm 4 5 pm to 6 pm (Tuesday and any other dates deemed necessary to eouakze and tmaKze the ’996 Assessment Ron The 1996 Assessment Ratos as cete-m-red by the Barry County Eouahraton Department are as fonows 101 Agrcuhu*ai <3 99“. 201 Commercial 50 00“. 401 Resoontal 44 83“. Personal Property 50 00“. The above rates are based on the entre class, rtavcua- assessment ■ne'eaaes or decreases w* vary nope Towns*© wii provide necessa-y reasenate aux-ua-y a*ds tor senrees such as sogers lor the heanng .mpared »■ U auc 0 tapes of print­ ed material bemg cons-aerod at tne hea*ng. to md v tuas w-tn osae<*tes at me ■'eer.ng upon five days pnpr notco to ths t-Tpe ’owns-p Clerk '"dviduais w<th dsath 'tes requiring aux^ary a os ur serves should contact me nope Towns*© Clerk by emtrng or ca*ng the cie-k tl me address above O’ coring (616) 946-2464 Patten AlMft Supervisor Asiatic' Hope Towns*© AMERICAN Z LUNG ASSOCIATION- RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on March 20.1996 commencing at 7:00 p.m. al the Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, as required under the provisions of the Township Rural Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezoning of land, in the NE 1/4 ol the NE 1/4 ol the SE 1/4 of Section 18 ol the Township. The property Is located at 610 S. Whitmore is currently zoned X” Commercial and will be considered lor rezoning to the 'R-f Residential. Single Family, zoning district. 2. The proposed rezoning of land in the E 1/2 ol the NE 1/4 ol Section 14. The property is located at 2160 Heath Road and at 101 Tanner Lake Road, and is currently zoned *C* Commercial. It will be consid­ ered for rezoning to the *R-1* Residential. Single Family, zoning dstrict. 3. The proposed rezoning of land In the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14 of the Township. The properly is located at 570 Tanner Lake Road and 420 Tanner Lake Road, and is currently zoned X' Commercial. It will be considered lor rezoning to the X-1', X-2", X-3' and X-4' zoning district. 4. The proposed rezoning of land in Section 13 of the Township, that part lying south of M-43/M-37. The property is currently zoned X' Commercial and will be considered for rezoning to the "C-1 *, X-2”. X-3' and *C-4‘ zoning dslrict. 5. The proposed rezoning of land in Section 13 of the Township, that part lying south of M-43/M-37. This property is located at 3336 Tanner Lake Road and is currently zoned, in part. X’ Commercial and, in part, "R-4* Residential. Recreation District. It will be consid­ ered lor rezoning to the X-3' Commercial zoning district. 6. The proposed rezoning of land in the NE 1/4 of Section 9 ol (he Township. The property is located at 4440 South Shore Drive and is currently zoned *A-1* Agricultural. It will be considered for rezoning to the 'C-4' Commercial zoning district. 7. The proposed rezoning of land in the NE 1/4 ol Section 5 ol the Township. The property is located at 4990 Middleville Road and is currently zoned X' Commercial. It will be considered for rezoning to the X-3' Commercial zoning cistrict. 8. The proposed rezoning ol land in the NW 1/4 of Section 4 of the Township. The property is located at 4990 Middleville Road and is currently zoned *A-1* Agricultural. It will be considered for rezoning to the X-4' Commercial zoning cfetrict. The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing Written documents will be received from any interested persons con­ cerning the foregoing by the Rutland Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on March 20, 1996, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map or Area Map pertinent to the foregoing may examine same at the Rutland Charter Township HaU. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058-9725. during regu­ lar business hours up to the date of the hearing on March 20.1996, and may fur­ ther examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnntea matenals being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon four (4) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION By: BEVERLY WARREN. SECRETARY RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29. 1996 Hastings Sasxon wrestlers qualify for State i Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen F Nothing is funny about pranks that hurt classmates There were inorc lhan three-point shots flying around lhe Caledonia gymnasium on Friday night and that was loo had In the Scots' linai home basketball game lor seven seniors. a few in attendance tried to make a mockery out of the event First eggs were tossed onto the floor Later three chickens were sent flying in a stupid spectacle that only hindered the Saxons' winning hopes Caledonia ended up losing the game lo Unity Christian 69-54. but were in contention up to the point when the scared birds hovered over the court. Technical fouls gave lhe Crusaders a 39-34 advantage midway through the third quarter and there was no looking back alter that The bird incident was the third time that the game had to be delayed as eggs apparently slopped play in lhe first half Caledonia Coach Larry Rea w ent on record lo voice his displeasure will, the entire stink. "We don't endorse and are embaravsed by the actions of a few who toed to degrade a high school activity.” Rea said. “It's a sad comment when people are so jealous or hateful. Those people don't represent what Caledonia is all about * Caledonia High School principal Tonya Porter could not comment on the incident itself because the school is in the middle of its disciplinary action. Still, lhe educator said that she "expects appropriate behav ior from all of our students." What's so sad about this incident is that the culprits turned out lo be from Caledonia and not another school In high school there are always going lo be lhe silly pranks, but when those pranks affect your own classmates and your own athletes nothing is very funny about it. The incident was sad and too had and should serve as a lesson in sportsmanship, respect and certainly quality education •Two area wrestling powers are headed to State tomorrow: Middleville and Caledonia The two teams with bordering cities have both enjoyed solid campaigns this season and should be teal contenders al Baltic Creek's Kellogg Arena. The Trojans 33-2 overall are making a return visit and in Coach Tom Lehman's words "We got a pretty good idea last year; now we know ." Middleville is first scheduled to take lhe mats at 5:30 pm. versus Portland, a team they beat earlier in the season. Middleville is not ready to look past anyone in its quest for a State title. The Scots will wrestle at 7 30 p.m and earned their State spot with a 39-32 win over Wyoming Park al lhe team regionals Coach Jim Maxim said that "Every kid came oil the mat a winner" in (he fierce battle with Wyoming Park and would like to see a resembling effort in the Cereal City The Scots celebrated Tuesday by shaving Maxim's head I hope we have warmer weather this weekend for Jim's sake • District hoop information. The matchups for the Hastings basketball district are drawn. Middleville faces host Hastings on Monday March 4 al 7:30 p.m. Delton-Kellogg contends with Charlotte on Tuesday al 7 30 and Wayland plays the Hastmgs/Middlcvillc winnei on Wednesday lhe district championship is scheduled lor Friday •Central Michigan's baseball team opens its season Friday in Jacksonville. Fla The Chippewas will play Xavier and North Florida on the first day and Kansas State. Purdue and St. Bonaventure during the course of the next nine days. Nick Williams, from Hastings, is one of lhe team's lop returning bats. Williams, a senior catcher, hit .376 last season with five homeruns and thirty RBIs. •Information about three former Lions. Bryan Carpenter is a junior and Keith Carpenter a freshman on the Olivet baseball team. The Fighting Comets should be contenders in the MIAA rolls around. Also. Janet Boldrey took second in the KOO-meter dash at the MAC Indoor Championship for Central Michigan. Boldrey covered the course in 2:14 KK and will run al Michigan today for a shot at the NCAA Championship. Talk to you soon. Four wrestlers from Hastings High qualified tor State individuals with strong showing on Saturday al the Division II regional tournament held at Ionia Craig Bowen (135) and Chris Allen f 145) both placed second lor lhe Saxons. The top lour wrestlers in each weight class qualify lor the State meet Bowen lost lo Caledonia's Aaron Sprague in his final, while Allen had an injury default against Cedar Springs* John Wright Bowen beat Sprague with a 12-10 overtime decision a week ago al individual districts. Kevin Morgan (171) and Jamie James t 189) both finished in fourth place. James also had an injury default for Hastings in his consolation match Morgan lost to Fruitport's Nick Oles/c/uk 10-3. The four wrestlers will compete at State on March 8-9 al Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. D-K Individuals qualifying for the big event al Saturday's individual regionals were Joe Daniels (125). Robert Isom (135). James Vickery (171) and Dan Smith (189). Smith was the Panthers' lone first placer with a 5-1 decision against Belding's Jeremy Boyd in the final. Vickery also made it to a chanipi Biship where he lost a close 9-8 decision to Hamilton's Tim Groewheide. Both Daniels and Isom finished fourth and will also move onto State. Daniels lost a consolation match 7-> to Ryan Fuller of Byron Center. Isom lost a 2-1 decision to Coloma's Mike Sullivan The State individuals will be he’d on March 8-9 BAHHEH SPORTS CLASS B DISTRICT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AT HASTINGS HIGH BYE DELTON DELTON TUESDAY. MARCH 5 BYE CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY, MARCH 8 MIDDLEVILLE . . ... _. . .... MONDAY, MARCH 4 JV eagers win three more games The junior varsity eagers at Hastings have won three in a row after defeating East Grand Rapids 51-43 last Friday. Darnell Day led lhe team with 19 points and teammate Ed VanDerMolen tallied 13 markers. Day also topped lhe squad with II rebounds Coach Jeff Denny s team also captured victories against Charlotte on Feb. 20 and Hastings' Jamie James was one of eight Saxons who wrestled at individual regionals at Ionia High on Saturday. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) •S HASTINGS WEDNESDAY. MARCH 6 WAYLAND Northview on Feb. 16. Hastings beat Charlotte 55-43 and ousted North view 68­ 56 Mike Sulccr and Day each tossed in 16 against Charlotte. Day again exploded for 21 points in the Northview contest, while Ben O Mara tallied 13 points WAYLAND BYE (All games at 7:30 p.m.) Hastings out-shoots rival D-K, seniors step up It was close throughout, but the contributions from two Saxon seniors and Hastings' golden touch al the free throw line made the difference Hastings defeated Barry County rival Delton-Kellogg 58-52 on Tuesday night in non-leaguc varsity basketball action at Hastings High In lhe fourth quarter, lhe Saxons sank 9of-10 free throw attempts and senior Ryan Gillons was 4-for-4 during that spurt. Hastings overall sank )7-of-l9 shots from the free throw line, a prime factor in the games' outcome. Gillons finished with a perfect 7-for-7 to highlight the team's free throw heroics. Gillons and fellow senior Fred Jiles were two of Hastings' double digit scorers Jiles and Kyle Pohja each had 13 points. Gillons tallied 11 and Jason Fuller added 10 D-K was paced by senior Ryan Vhck s 12 points, while upperclassmen Karl Norton and Jesse Young ca<h scored nine points for the Panthers Vhck scored six of his points in the first quarter as the Panthers took a 15-13 lead on a jumper at the quarter's buzzer. Both teams scored just eight points in the second quarter thanks to some stingy work on lhe defensive side of lhe floor Hastings won the third quarter 16-11 and Jiles hit a key basket to help give the Saxons a threc-pomt advantage entering the final frame For the Saxons the victory means more lhan a ra-»rk in the season's record book "We talked about getting a little momentum going tor the districts." Hastings Coach D»»n Schils said. "Their <DK) kids always play us extremely well" Jiles also had lour rebounds and four assists to go along with his 13 points. Pohja also crashed the boards for four caroms. Hastings will play al Zeeland on Friday De lion-Kellogg closes out the regular season campaign al Paw Paw District action for both teams begins next Monday at Hastings. A Pair of 30s Hastings’ Jay Bolthouse (on left) darts through the D-K defense, while Panther Ryan Vliek (on right) slips past the Saxon defenders in Tuesday nights Barry County basketball game at Hastings High. (Photos by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29. 1996 — Page 13 Parchment trip pleasing for Panthers, Saxons fall Il was a very happy homecoming for D-K Coach Jim Hogobex>m Hbgobexim. a former graduate and coach at Parchment High, returned lo Parchment Friday and posted a 53-46 win. Thn McCarty scored 10 and Karl Norton 13 to pace the Panthers versus Parchment. D-K jumped out early and scored 18 points in tjie first quarter to grab the advantage "jk'c got off lo a great start; our press getterated a lol of points." Hogoboom exfAaincd. "This was the fist time that our —has been effective." >c Panthers led by eight points with to play and were able lo keep the ball at their end of the court for most of the lime remaining. In lhe final eight minutes. D-K nailed 9of-?1 attempts from the charity stripe, including 4-for-4 from Ryan Vlick. Jesse Young was pointed out by Hogoboom for a "good job on defense", while senior Joe Guthnc played some ’good minutes off the bench" including a "nice pas*" during that fourth stanza East Grand Rapids 66 Bow krettes Kent Oil 52-32; Hecker Insurance 44fe-39%; Bennett Industries 44-40; Dorothy ‘s Hair Styling 43-41; Carlton Center Exrovatmg 39%-44%; DJ. Electric 29-55. Good Games and Series - M Dull 152; J. decker 210-533; J. El 11Mon 221-592; L. Dawe 182477; B Schultz 159-409; J. Hamilton 181-512; S. Dunham 183-458; R. Mwphy 179-476; K. Fowler 162-456; B Hagiaway 214-568 Wednesday P.M. Varney's Stables 66%-33%; Friendly omc Parties 65%-34%; Misfits 57-43; Eye u* Ent Specialists 48-52; Nashville hjopractic 47-53; Mace's Ph. 46%-53%; ifistyles 45%-53%; Hair Care Center l-$6; H & S Machine 40%-59%; Valley city 39%-60%. Qood Games and Series — M. Brimmer ^485; B Hathaway 173-484; B Wilson >; “ B Estep 179-481; M. Matson i; M. Snow 189-446; C. Watson Soya 157-433; B. Miner 16*411; D. Bums 153-427; N. Taylor . 16*419; T. Christopher 180; J. Pettengill I6t A. Rose 167; C. Trumbull 131; B. Vrtigindewcy 147; D Seeber 175; S. Drake 174; J LEo 141; B Norris 461 Volleyball SCORES YMCA Hastings Youth Council's Fall Women’s Volleyball Team W-L CJ Properties 36-0: ICS Travel 26-10; Ray James Electric 23-13; South Side Jimmy 21-15; Goodncough Goodies 21-15; Hastings Burial Vault 21-15; ink Spots 21-15; Title Of­ fice 14-22; Flexfab 13-23; Ranger Tool and Die 13-23; Backe Construction 5-31. Spencer Towing 2-34. 187-528; F. Huey 181-512; V. Dezess 196-475; G. Smith 172-467; D Vickers 213; K. Lambeth 201; C. Martin 195; J. Smith 194; K. Hammontrce 194; M. Freeman 187; A. Taylor 186; C. Armstrong 181; R. Craven 181; W. Friend 174; B. Miller 173. Thursday Angels NAPA Giris 66-34; Nashville Chrio 63-37; Outboard Inn 62-38; Styles-R-Us 61-39; Melaleuca Inc. 55%-44%; Edward D. Jones 53%-46%; Mitcher-T 46%-53%; Hastings Bowl 45%-50%; Morrow Roofing 44-56; Stefano’s 34-66; Bob's Grill 34-66; Riverside 33-63. Good Gaines and Series — S. Snider 176; K. McMillon 227-495; O. Snider 210-544; B Moody 210; L. Apsey 184; I. Lewis 184; C. Burpee 153; D. Greenfield 176; K. Farr 199-511; S. Everett 163-430; S Greenfield 193-513; P. Fisher 176-504; S. Varney 176477; S. Grinage 175; K. Kuhlman 146; L. Potter 213; K. Curtis 180; L Perry 144; K. Winick 158; B Dunn 156416; S. Bachekxier 157; T. Redman 189-496. Senior Citizens Beckwith 57%-42%; Snyder 55%-44%; Woodmansee 55-45; Hall 53-47; Kuempel 53-47; Nash 53-47; Jesick 52%-474; Moucoulis 52-48; Friend 50-50; Colvin 49%-50%; Brewer 49-51; Schlachler 47%-52%; Brodock 47-53; Dowding 46-54; Olis 45%-54%; Richadson 41-59. Ijidies Good GlflX and Series — F. Schneider 168-435; M. Matson 181-489; E B. Moore 151; G. Potter 189-501; B Estep 162; R. Kuempel 147; D. Keller 169-428; M. Blair 153; A. Lethcoe 167-415; I. Seeber 154; B. Miner 148-419; B. Johnson 185-453; M. Dull 138-403. Mens Good Gaines and Series - R Nash 174-453; R. Weiland 204-481; C. Jesick 176-444; C. Allman 144; B. Terry 215-538; J. Beckwith 167-428; P. Olis 177-442; B. Conley 143; R. Nixon 138; A. Hinrichsen 156-382; R. Mason 157; L Markley 161; R Schlachler 189-530; W. Woomandsec 179-500. G. Forbey 197-485; J Dull 160 Recreation Bowling Monday Mixers , Elevator 25; Fairchild's 24; Crass' Country Homes 20; Harder-Warner 20; Barry Automotive 18; Carlton Center Ex­ cavating 17. Good Series and Games — B King 222-528; S Gnmwood 217; R. Fay 200-514; K. Greenfield 204; D Lambert 216-574; T. Westbrook 215-217 574; S. Anger 267-563; D McKelvey 202-511; R. Wieland 212-546; J Zink 212. Hartzlers Tours 56-32; Girrbach 54-34; Hastings Bowl 49%-38%; Three Ponies 48-40; Babes and Bals 45%-42%; Mr. Bruces 44-44; T.M. Lassies 42%-45%; Michelob 42-46; Rowdy Girls 42-48; Southsore Salon 41-47; Kelley's Keglers 38-50; Dewey's Auto 25%-62%. Good Gaines - V. Carr 197; F. Girrbach 195; M. Matson 185; L. Potter 181; R. Shaplej 181. B. Davenport 178; L. Perry 169; J. Kasinsky 168; D James 166. High Series - R Shipley 509; F. Girrbach 502; M. Matson 500. w Friday Nite Moose Mixed Girt Lucky's 67%; Three Ponies 66; 9 and A Wiggle 62; Workin On It 58; Sears Service 57; Heads Out 55; Big Os 53Vi; Gillons 49; Odd Balls 48; Rusty Four 47; Ten Pins 46%; Middle Lakers 45; KEgkrs44%; Rocky Four 40%; Gutter Dusters 40%; Four Stars 40; Four R's 40; Late Comers 40. Mem High Game and Series — J. Barnum 237-692; W Lydy 202-537; S. Peabody 219- 603; E. Keeler 225-602; M. McKee 220- 597; B Keeler 228-615; A Taylor 191; B. Heath 193; L. Brummel 187; T. Rainwater 199*. T. Ramey 161; D Wilkes 189; F Wilkes 161; M. Garber 170; W. Brodock 209; A. Jenkins 222. Womens High Game and Scries — S McKee 236-630; S. Hildenbrand 222-579; S. Keeler 193-523; D Snyder 191; B Roush 183; F. Ruthniff 184; P Robbins 178; B. Hughes 180; J. Madden 165; M Sears 139; J. Lydy 200; M Garber 180; S Tinkler 166. Sundav Night Mixed B.S.ers 57-35; Really Rottens 56-36; Diehards 55%-36%; Alley Cats 52-40; Holey Rollers 51-41; Rebels 51-11; Thunder Alley 49-43; Load Hogs 49-43; Fearsome 4 48-M; Mtsfils 47%-44%; Short N Sweet 44-48. Rcidnccks43%-48%; Freemans 43-45; Begin­ ners 42%-49%; Dynamites 37-55; Get Along Gang 36%-51%; Tasmamac's 31%-60%; Fnends 30-62 Womens High Gaines and Series — K Becker 189-522; E. Hammontrce 163-470; C. Wilcox 155-463; D. Vickers 168-462; D 142-410; W Purchis 148-399; L Fnend 133-375; D Snyder 209; D. Kelley 194; K. Sutfin 178; V. Miller 157; D. Smith 156; S. Crow 154; J Mend 142; R. Cours 136 Mem High Gnmes and .Serin - S San­ born 237415; B Rcnu 207-555; R Bowman 191554; J Delaal 192-550; D. Fnend 254-550; B Drarion 195-543; B. Hubbell Freshman team drops game to Charlotte Hasting* 37 East Grand Rapids led at half 42-23 and were able lo hold that advantage during the final two quarters Fred Jiles led lhe Saxons with 10 points, while Collin Exelby lopped the Pioneers with 15 markers. BOWLING SCORES Thursday A.M. Question Marks 64%-35%; Bosleys 574-42%; Varneys 56%-43%; Hummers 53%-46%; Hastings Bowl 52%-47%; LeHarvcs 51 %-48%; Lucky Shots 49%-50%; Leftoven. 4BV4-5IS6; Valley Realty 48-52: Bye 18-82. Good Games and Series — M. Atkinson 18S528; S Sebastian 186-517; S. Lambert 17*471: B. Estep 173-467; P. Godbey 1614S4: V. Kincade 155-449; J. Rice 16*447: D Olmstead 157-445; B. Norns 180432: M Stcinbrecher 140-380; B. Bodo 12S36O; J. Piper . 142-323; K Thomason I8& J. Lewis 176: P Fisher 164: S. Mogg 15% L. Johnson 150: N Tooen 145; 1. Rufcmff 144: S. Salaur 143; D. Collier 135; M.Xlull 133. YMCA NEWS Family Fun Nights Hastings Area — On Friday. March 15. from 6:45-8:45 p.m.. lhe YMCA will be sponsoring a family fun night al lhe Hastings High School. Activities will include volleyball, basketball, old lime movies, crafts, and rollerskating (bring your own skates). The cost for the evening is $2 per per­ son. with a maximum of $6 per family. Children must be accompanied by al least one parent or guardian. Youth Floor Hockey Beginning Saturday. March 2 and continu­ ing every Saturday until April 20 (excluding March 30 and April 6). the YMCA of Barry County will be holding a floor hockey pro­ gram for youth in grades 1-6. The program will be held in Lakewood's West Elementary School. 1/2 grades will meet from 9-10. 3/4 graders from 10:15-11:15. and 5/6 graders from 11:30-12:30. The cost for the program is $15 for a six week program pass, or par ticipants may pay S3 per Saturday . There is no preregistraoon. Fees will be collected at the door Participants are asked to wear gym shoes, and play clothes. Shin guards arc recommended For more information call Lyndy at the YMCA office. 915-4574 Annual Candy Sale Mark your calendars now . for the YMCA's annual candy sale. From March 2-16. any youth can earn their way to summer fun by selling •‘The World’s Finest” chocolate bar. and earn 45 cents towards any Barry County YMCA program of their choovng. All salesmen, with their parent or guardian, must attend an orientation meeting on March 2. before any candy can be distributed. The meeting will be held at the YMCA office. 234 E. State (next to Sister's Fabric) at 10 a.m. Parties who are unable to attend must call the YMCA to make special arrangements. Charlotte's freshmen flew out to a 26-14 lead after the first quarter and the Hastings eagers were never able to catch up. losing 66-61 on Feb 20. Hastings made a comeback in the fourth Freshman spikers end the season with weekly split The season for the freshman volleyball team came to a close last week with the Saxons splitting their two matches. Hastings defeated Charlotte 15-6. 7-15. 15-7 last Tuesday, but fell 10-15. 15-11 and 15-3 to Hudsonville two days later Sara Allerding had 12 service points and CLASS B DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT AT HASTINGS HIGH MIDDLEVILLE 5 P.M. CALEDONIA 6:30 P.M. P.M. HASTINGS FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Men's Division I — Barry Co. Department of Social Services, first; Hospital Purchasing Services, second. Division II — Hastings City Bank first; Hastings Fiberglass Products, second: Viatec. third. Division III — Hastings Area Schools Team fl. first; Bradford-White Team f2. second; Pennock Hospital, third. YMCA-Youth Basketball Council's Mens W-L Union Bank Carpenter Plumbing. JDI Ag Boys Riverbend ...8-1 B Minor Motor Honey Richies Coffee Shop.... Hastings Drill Team.... Grandmas Green Tree. Bliss B MRjor Petersons............................ Blair Landscaping Lakewood Merchants Hastings Merchants Mainstrect Savings Bank. Law and Disorder Masse/Bosley Cappon Oil 10-0 rough to stop... .0-10 Results Angela Rufner, on left, and Jennifer Mitchell lead Lakewood into Friday's district volleyball tournament at Hastings High. The Vikings are currently ranked eighth in the Class B volleyball poll. Hastings. Middleville and Caledonia are also scheduled to compete at the Hastings district. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Mens High Games & Series B Major — Lakewood Merchants 58 vs. Masse/Bosley 64; Law and Disorder 53 vs. Blairs Landscapping 64: Hastings Merchants 72 vs. Peterson 71. EdwardJones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 and 8 LAKEWOOD Division 1 — Main Street Savings Bank (competed in Div 11). third place. Division II — Viatec. first; Barry County Health Care Offices, second Division III — Hastings Area Schools, first; Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, second; E. Tyden/Viking. third. C League — Ag Boys 38 vs. JDI 40; River­ bend 23 vs. Union Bank 52. B Minor — Motor Honey 84 vs. Bliss 46; Drill Team 51 vs. Ritchies Koffee Shop 57; Ritchies Koffee Shop 55 vs. Grandmas Green Womens High Games & Series CHAMPIONSHIP YMCA of Barry County 1996 Corporate Games 3-on-3 Basketball — omens Tuesday Mixed B. Sexton 177-469; P. George 172-397. Tonya Krick added seven service points and five aces. Erica Fulmer also contributed to the win with three blocks. Laura Storm served seven points with two aces and Allerding spiked tour kills in the loss the Hudsonville Basketball SCORES Lockshop 27-13; Viking 27-13; Consumers Concrete 25-15; Neighbors 23-17; Black Sheep 23-17; Advanced Commercial Printing 20-20; Hastings Bowlers 19-21; Pin Seekers 17-23; Lam mo's Clowns 14-26; Bye 5-35. K. Mayhew 172; D. Sal air 210-523; J. Phil­ lips 155; M. Davis 190. quarter and had its chances to win lhe game. Jim Storms led lhe Saxons with 26 points Luke Warner tossed in 12 markers and Josh Lindsey added 11 pomls Mark D. Christensen Cordially Invite You to An: Investing for Tax Deferred Growth Seminar Guest Speaker: Mr. Tim Mulloy Hartford Director WHERE? County Seat WHEN? Monday, March 18, 1996 TIME? 7 - 8:30 pm TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Notice of Budget Public Hearing Feel Free to brinf; an interested friend. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene in the City Assessor's Office. City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. The Hope Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 1996-97 at 5463 South Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml on Monday. March 11. Hastings. Michigan on: March 5th and 6th 9:00 am to Noon - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. And as many days as may be necessary to review, correct, and equalize the 1996 assessment roll 1996 at 6:30 p.m THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUP­ PORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the bud­ Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone (616) 945-2468 get is available for public inspection at the township hall. This notice is posted in compliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Hope Township Board will provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, sucn as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabil­ ities at tne meeting upon five days notice to the Hope Township board Individuals with disabilities roqumng aux­ iliary aids or services snouW contact tne Hope Township board oy writing or calling tne following REFRESHMENTS WIL L BE SERVED Please RSVP by Friday March 15th by calling 945-3553 or 800-288-5220. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Shirtey R Case Hope Township C’-erx 5463 S. Wall Lane Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-246* Ext. 15 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO 50.CX) COMMERCIAL 5O.(X) INDUSTRIAL 50.00 RESIDENTIAL 50.00 DEVELOPMENTAL 50.00 PERSONAL FACTOR l.(MXM) 1.00(0 l.(XXX) l.(XXX) l.(XXM) The City will pros ide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945-2468. or TDD call relay services I-8OO-649-3777. Evenl G Manshum City Clerk �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29, 1996 Hallifax welcomed to Chamber Board by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Michael Hallifax of Hastings, who is new on the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, believes it is lhe aggressive nature of the chamber that has helped it become a leading force tn the county Hallifax operates Halhfax Services with his wife. Nancy. Hallifax Services is a landscaping, maintenance and janitorial service that they have have operated out of their home for the last 22 years. Hallifax has also spent 18 years as a bus driver for Hastings Area Schools. He has been a life-long resident of Hastings, except for lhe two years he was in the military, he said. He graduated from Hastings High School and attended Grand Rapids Junior College for two years as a business administration major. He and Nancy have live children and five grand­ children. Hallifax has belonged to the Chamber of Commerce for lour years, and was elected to his first thrce-ycar term as a board member this year. As a new board member. Halhfax hopes lo continue with the chambers active nature in business. He said lhe Iasi four years have been good for lhe chamber, and as a result gtxxl for the community. "I want to be a part of the aggressiveness." he said. “I am very interested in community development, especially with the advent of Kellogg Community College in lhe community." He said the chamber has been active in the last few years, counteracting some previous years. "It was stagnant for a while." he said. "But it has become very active under Dixie's (Stadel-Manshum. chamber executive FINANCIAL furnnhrdb^ The big funds just might be a better mouse trap Michael Hallifax director) leadership It promotes activities, "Write Aettesi... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters tha£are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUS i include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and SerKUetters to: Letters to the Editor ^SRBANNER r.W. DOX D Hastings. Michigan 49058 CENA's First and second shifts, varied hours available, if not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification Excellent employ­ ment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a stirring wage of $6 55 per hour. Classes start March 20 and end April 3 The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6 15AM until 3 00PM If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8 00AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before March 15. 1996 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calk, please THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones A not just helps businesses. It promotes Hastings and Barry County." He said discussions for developing a county-w ide chamber of commerce would be good not only for Hastings, but businesses throughout Barry County as well. "It would do nothing hut help businesses stay productive and grow." he said. "Hastings would be the leading force." The chamber has had a hand in re-creating the Silent Observer program, which allows lhe public to help law enforcement solve crimes, yet remain anonymous. Hallifax said he is pleased that the program is getting a second chance. "It is a great idea. We will work hand in hand with the 911 operations." he said. "Il is a good deal for Lhe citizens." PUBLIC NOTICE ABANDONED WELL IDENTIACATION AND CLOSURE Introduce a gtxxl investment, and two things will happen. First, investors will beat a path to your door. Then, the skeptics will ap­ pear. telling everyone why the investment won't work. This has been the case with the giant mutual funds for at least a decade Ten years ago. a $1 billion mutual fund was said lo be unmanageable. Today, according to Morningstar mutual fund research, the 13 largest slock funds each manage an average of $17.1 billion in assets, for a total of $256 billion of investors' money (sec chart). The largest stock fund has assets of more than $50 billion. Despite what lhe skeptics believed, these big funds have been successful, and they con­ tinue to grow. Why have so many people Hocked to these funds? More and more, individual investors are lix>king to the professional money manage­ ment found in mutual funds instead of rely ing on individual stock picking. Considering trading costs and taxes, mutual funds offer in­ vestors a less expensive alternative for serious money. In addition, more employers are of­ fering mutual funds in their retirement plans. Finally, as interest rates plummeted, conven­ tional savers in hanks and other institutions found mutual funds an attractive way to earn a higher return. The City of Hastings is asking its residents tor assistance in identifying and locating abandoned water wells. While most City residents currently enjoy water provided by the public water supply system and do not use individual wells, old unused wells from the pre-public water system era may still exist These old unused wells may provide a path for migration of contaminants from the surface soil layers to the groundwater underlying the City of Hastings. Proper closure of these old unused wells will help protect the groundwater from future contamination. Please contact the City of Hastings Water Department at 945-2331 or 945-2468. or the Barry-Eaton District Health Department at 945-9516 if you know of any old unused wells within the City of Hastings. Information regarding proper closure of these wells will be provided at no charge. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES BID FOR PURCHASE OF 1996 LIGHT DUTY TRACTOR The City of Hastings. Michigan, will accept bids for purchase of one (1) 1996 tractor. Complete specifications and bidding forms are available at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Bids will be accepted until 2:0ft pun. on Tuesday. March 19, 1996 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address. GET YOUR COPIES of As more investors bought mutual funds, some of the more successful ones began to grow quite large, and some people became concerned. So far. their concerns have proven unfounded. In fact, according to Lipper Analytical Services, the large mutual funds consistenly outperform smaller and mid-sized funds. There are several advantages to owning a big fund. Their size generally restricts their investing to well-established companies with large capitalization. In other words, they have large sums of money to invest and they often buy companies with large numbers of shares outstanding — and these are generally the more established corporations. While ths*in itself does not assure safety, it does focus on more predictable evaluation of a company's J stock. ■ 4 In addition, expenses, which can claim al large pan of a fund's earnings, are typically 1 lower in the big funds. Finally, large funds I are able to hire large teams of expert stock I analysts. A group of analysts can uncover I more market and security information than a I single researcher. Of course, along with all the benefits of big funds come reasonable concerns. The most serious is that as the funds become larger, they could have an unsettling influence on Hie market if they opt to sell large blocks of stock. However, many industry experts say that millions of shares can be traded withodt noticeably affecting the market. l ike them or not. the big funds arc not only here to stay, they'll probably get even bigger. So far. they have disappointed their critics and made their shareholders happy. Il just might be that the big funds have proven to be a beqci nxxisc trap. Investors have surely beaten a path to their door. TIk 1? UrgM SkkK hnh Fidelity Magellan $53.« In vcsu uenl Company of America $25.2 taiko. Washington Mutual Investors $ISl)taltaxi Vanguard Index 500 $16.5 bilUop Fidelity Puritan $15.1 tallKXl 2UUi Catfury Ultra Investor $14.7 tallow Fidelity Conlrafund $14.4 billion Fidelity Growth and liKume $14.0 billion Vanguard/Windsor $13.7 billion Income Fund of Am> Jica $13.4 billion Janus f und $123 billion Vanguard/Wellinglon $123 billion Fidelity Equity-Income II $11.5 billion Fidelity Asset Manager $110 billion Vanguard/Wmdsor II $10.7 billion Source Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Superette Tom's Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Back Door Deli Terry's Tick Tock S&S Country Store Gun Lake — In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor's Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Little's Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon's Quick Mart Curl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Morningstar mutual fund research - STOCKS 4 The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Close Chang. AT&T 64’/. :-7. Ameritech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical Exxon Family Dollar Ford General Motors TCF Financial 587. 677. 567? 307. 827. 797. 797. 137» 317. 52 37 Hastings Mfg. 23 IBM 1287. JCPenney 477. Johnson & Johnson 947; Kmart 7 Kellogg Company 777. McDonald's 517. Sears 467. Southeast Mich. Gas 177. Spartan Motors 87; Upjohn 407. Gold 398.10 Silver 5.48 Dow Jones 5549.21 Volume 435,000,000 +7. +7. +8’/. +27. +47. 47. +-J7. +1»Z. +T7. ♦•<’/. +9 +7. +if/ J+-’/a +1’ +47 +7. -'h -17. -1.30 -.19 -90.68 Please Support Your United Way. Reaching Those Who Need Help Touching Us All"* / �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 29, 1996 — Page 15 CONTRACT continued from page 3 on t see anything wrong with lhe conttet.” he said. "1 think it’s an excellent idea. $4on*l think the JEDC was working out for tie county and the city I don’t think it was ^productive situation at all. I think this Jrtnt writing is going to be a whole lot better for us. We could have tabled il for two weeks... but 1 think it is very important thai Small Business Consultants is involved pwith this jail grant. The fact that they didn’t Shave their little piece of paper filled out and I$eni to the slate with their official name on Hl doesn't mean anything to me... Il's a pretty minor point and 1 don't think it means anything. 1 think your (Reynolds') personal animosity with the chairman has a lol to do with your actions, lhe fact with your remonumemation situation that there's been a who’e lot of animosity between you two for some reason. It's carrying over into this Aluation and you're looking for things lo complain about. " • "1 think we did lhe right thing." agreed Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman. • Bailey said. "One of the things I said a ■year ago was 'Let's get things accomplished and let's do better.* A year ago when I was nominated and appointed chair by the board, one of the things I talked about was change ,and how people hate change and change is Ji#rd. and we've made changes in Barry .County. I look al all the issues that are cropping up now and this is a change." ., Bailey will give a "Slate of the County ■address" Friday al the Thomas Jefferson Hall <u»d he said when he presents lhe county's Current healthy financial status. ”1 don't hink they are going to have a question ibout decisions. The county's financial picture "is tremendously better." he said. fail’s not a matter of control... Ccmimissioner (Tim) Burd made the state­ ment that there are some personality con­ flicts between Brian and 1 that dealt with jomc issues of remonumemation and that is true Brian did neglect to say that in our meeting, after the Republican meeting, we sal down and talked in excess of an hour, and answered all of his questions." u*Bailey said SGC will not administer all the grants it writes. "We didn't hire him (Starkweather) as an employee. . we hired them to provide a ser­ vice. If he provides, that's all I care about, to bring more dollars. * *Fm a big enough boy. that if I make a mistake. I'm going lo say I made a thiftake." Bailey added. "We haven't made what I would call a major mistake in 14 months as primarily a brand new board. I consider that a success. This is the first issue that's been out there that their throwing a lot of negativeness at and the reason why is pretty plain — this is February of an election year. Il's like let the pic putting input to him and trying to build the thing bigger than it is. "Our whole intent here, when they (Small Government Consultants) came to us and of­ fered us the other services. That was in July of last year. We didn't talk about grant writ­ ing at that time. We weren't looking at that service. In the fall we had some meetings with the (JEDC) and it was I believe in October or maybe November, a couple meet­ ings. three of us on the board, and talked about it. I brought up lhe name of Small Government Consultants, so it was not something that fell out of the air like every­ body is trying to make it sound like. This was discussed and brought up in front of the individuals there... which was the chairman. Hcrm Bottcher. and another member of the board. Dave Jasperse. Il's in the minutes that this was brought up. "If you could go back and do things a little different. I would say we probably should have had that contract looked at (by lhe county prosecutor). That was an oversight. "As far as okaying contracts without go­ ing out for bid. that is some more of the smoke and mirrors lo make everything look like it’s corrupt and a big deal.” Bailey said the board's vote not to fund the JEDC any longer was unanimous. The fact that the business certificate wasn't filed before the county approved the onc-ycar contract, effective Jan. 24. with Small Government Consultants in Lansing will not void the contract, according to a preliminary opinion from the Barry County Prosecutor's office. Bailey said Prosecutor Dale Crowley told him that in dealing with DBA cases, he has seen similar situations go both ways. In the county's case, as long as commis­ sioners actually know the people they are dealing with, the situation should not pose a problem with the contract. Bailey said. The statute requiring the DBA is designed to pro­ tect people so they know who they are doing business with. Bailey said the prosecutor told him. "Tm not even taking it personal what Brian has to uy. I feel there are a lot of peo- H. Marguerite Eaton HASTINGS - H. Marguerite Eaton, 8?. of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 1996 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Eaton was bom on February 5,1909 at Baltimore Township, Barry County, the daughter of William &. Annetta (Anderson) Young. She was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County Schools. She was married to Elbert Eaton on Decem­ ber 15, 1927. Mrs. Eaton was a homemaker and lived most of her married life in lhe Hastings Area. She was very devoted to her family and espe­ cially enjoyed cooking and baking for them. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elben Eaton on April 9. 1982; and a granddaughter, Liu Eaton. Mrs. Eaton is survived by two daughters, Ellen & (Jacob) “Ed” Putkela of Hastings, Arlene 8l (Richard) Edwards of Hastings; three sons, Robert & (Phyllis) Eaton of Hastings, Donald & (Dorothy) Eaton of Hastings. Richard & (Maria) Eaton of Hastings; 15 Godchildren; 22 great grandchildren; brother, >n Young of Galien. Memorial Services were held on Friday, February 23,1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Mark Jennings officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor Activities Fund or the American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. T/fd. /I JlelteA.: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letteis, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters lo be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Part-time Receptionist Y ...for the YMCA of Barry County games begin... | 30 hours a week, March through June. Send resume to YMCA of Barry County, P.O. Box 252. Hastings. MI 49058. Pizza party winners! The morning D.K. class ot Southeastern Elementary were the top sellers in the lower elementary grades in a recent fund-raiser. The D.K. children won a pizza party and got to see a movie for a reward. The top sellers in the class were An­ drew Bolton, Alexis Craven and Aaron Blood. • NOTICE • Hope Township Ordinance No. 17 Slow-No Wake Speed Control in Channel Between Big and Little Guernsey Lakes Adopted December 11, 1995 The Local Watercraft Control Number Assiqned to the ’ Ordinance was WC 08 95-002 The Correct Ordinance Number should be WC-08-95004 Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk — NOTICE — To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company wilLJJP.held at the Home.Office, 404 Fast Woodlawn Avenue, Hasting, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 10, 1996 beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary All Aboard the Barry County B4 Preschool Bus! This is a state funded program in cooperation with Maple Valley and Hastings Area Schools Now is the time to sign your child up for the 1996-97 school year! Help your child prepare for his/her formal education. Give your child a chance to become familiar with a structured learning environment. Our staff is eager and excited about the 96-97 school year! Yes, I would like more information about this state funded program. Name-------------------------------------------------------------------------Child's Name---------------------------------------------------------------Address_______________________________________________ City/Zip_______________________________________________ Phone---------------------------------- Child's Date of Birth ____________ Mail to: Barry County B4s, 2550 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058 (616)948-9784 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 29, 1996 Winter pond workshop held by BSWCD COURT NEWS: • A Hastings woman accused of stealing a purse from a local hair salon has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Rebecca Kelly. 26. will be sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court March 11 on a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property. She originally had been charged with larceny from a building after she was accused of taking another customer s purse while lhe customer was getting her hair done. • The Banner recently erroneously reported lhe reason a 25-year-old Delton man was sentenced to jail Michael Soya actually had pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He was ordered to sen e the first month of a sixmonth sentence in the Barry County Jail, and the remaining five months will be re­ viewed with lhe possibility of suspension. Soya also was ordered lo serve two years of probation and his driver's license was sus­ pended for six months A winter workshop in the design, construction and engineering ot a fish or wildlife pond was held recently, sponsored by the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District. The District also has scheduled a summer workshop tor June 29. Speakers talked about wetlands restorations and enhancement for wildlife to ponds, renovating the unproductive fish pond, conservation landscaping and the permitting process. There was also a panel discussion on permits, assistance, possible funding roles of agencies and an afternoon advisory session that included aerial photographs, maps and soil surveys. Stable owner sued over horse’s death by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Barry County woman accused of ani­ mal cruelty in the deaths of three horses is being sued by the owner of one of the horses. Anita Otis, of Plainwell, was charged in January with 12 counts of animal cruclty/abandonment and three counts of will­ fully killing an animal. She was charged af­ ter a Holt woman. Clare T. Travis, who was selling her horse to Otis, went to Otis' Cedar Hills Stables to repossess her horse and dis­ covered the dead and dying animals. Travis filed the suit against Otis in Barry County Circuit Court Feb. 21. She is claim­ ing breach of contract, bailment, conversion, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and gross negligence. She is seeking damages in the form of lhe fair mar­ ket value of the horse, veterinarian and bunal costs and the remaining unpaid money to­ ward the sale of the horse to Otis. While the suit has been filed in Barry County Circuit Court. Otis has not been served notice, said Ginny Mikida. attorney fix Travis. In the lawsuit. Travis claims she and Otis entered an agreement June 9. 1995. in which Otis would lease lhe gray purebred Arabian gelding, named Ace. from Travis. The suit said Otis leased the horse for recreational and instructional purposes for the Anchor Point Church camp and herself as an instructor. On Sept. 16. lhe two entered into another agreement, this one a conditional contract of sale. Under this agreement. Travis agreed lo sell Ace to Olis for $1,500. to be paid in $100 monthly installments, starting Oct. 5. The contract further stated the horse could be retrieved by Travis by default if the buyer. Olis, failed to make payments. The suit claims Otis made two payments. in October and November. Travis attempted to collect on the bill by calling five limes in December and January. but said Otis was un­ available each time. Finally, on Jan. 20. she went to Otis' stables to repossess her horse. Travis said she was "horrified, shocked and sickened" by what she saw. the suit stales. Travis had discovered 15 animals, including horses, goals, dogs and cats, alone and starv­ ing. Her own horse, which had weighed 1,100 pounds when it was first given lo Otis, was only 550 pounds when Travis found him. the suit claimed. Four days later, lhe horse died from malnutrition and dehydra­ tion. Travis is suing for the remaining $1,300 for the sale of the horse and six other charges The suit charges breach of contract for failing to pay and not maintaining the horse in its original condition. Bailment is claimed because Otis had a legal obligation to maintain the horse in good condition as lhe buyer, but allowed the horse to become injured, distressed, ill. starved and dehydrated, resulting in death Mikida said bailment would occur in such instances where a person is obligated to care for another person's property, as in valet parking Travis claims conversion because she never completely transferred ownership to Olis “The title never changed hands because she was not paid pursuant to the contract." Mikida said The suit further charges Otis with inten­ tional infliction of emotional distress. It states Otis "conduct was outrageous and be­ yond all possible bounds of decency... ex­ treme to the point of being atrocious and ut­ terly intolerable based on community stan­ dards." Travis claims she subsequently suffered Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 /hank }mi Recreation Real I.Mate CARD OF THANKS SWIMMING POOLS Home owners Wanted!!! KAYAK POOLS is seeking demo home­ sites to display its new mainte­ nance free KAYAK POOL Save thousands of SSS with this unique opportunity. CALL NOW!!! 1-800-9-KA YAK-9. SAVE THOUSANDS If your interest rale is 8% or above you should consider refinancing your present mortgage. Hurry before rates increase! Call today. 616-945-0299 A heartfelt thank you to fami­ ly and friend j that sent cards and flowers to help us celebrate our 57th anniversary. Ray A Jennie Hanse ( (immunity \ (dices COMMUNITY ANNOUNCE­ MENT: The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day, March 7, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. in the conference room. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon ten days notice lo Barry County Community Mental Health Services, by contacting Jan McLean at 948-8041. I or Sale 3 PIECE LIVINGROOM SET Sofa. Loveseat and Chair. Beau­ tiful blue, mauve and gold colon. 1 week old. sacrifice $275. 517-699-4148_________ BEAUTIFUL DAY BED with mattress A Trundle bed under­ neath, while A gold very ornate. 1 week old. Cost $675; sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 BEDROOM OUTFIT, 6 PIECES, very beautiful tradi­ tional oak finish. Built verysolid. Comes with Queen size Sealy Mattress set. 1 month old. Cost $1200 new. Must Sell! S300 for all! 1-517-699-2251 ELECTRIC MINK OTA TrolL mg Motor. $80 OBO. 765-3137 FOUR PIECE BED includes full size mattress A box springs A frame A Beautiful Brass head­ board. Still in plastic. Sacrifice $140,00or iesa. 1-517-887-2706 KING SIZE SERTA FIRM MATTRESS SET “Luxury Firm** with deluxe frame. 2 weeks old, cost over SI,300, sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414 PRACTICAL SPORTSMAN FISHING BANQUET 2 tickets for Saturday 3-2-96. Call 945 9788___________________ WOODME1SER/BAND SAW saw mill, cuts 36”X21* log, hydraulic loader and log turner, $11,500 OBO. 616-795-7575 Ininjues ANTIQUE SHOW: At the Barry County Expo Center. March 9 and 10. Two large buildings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings on M-37. Sat 10-7pm; Sun. 10-5pm. $2 admission. In Memtmam IN MEMORIAM CARL MARBLE Dad A Papa BERNICE MARBLE Mom and Gran In precious and loving remembrance of Carl Marble who left us twenty yean ago on February 1, and Bernice Marble who joined him in Glory one year ago on February 27. Wonderful memories linger. Their Family Salional 1<A $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company Ictlcn from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information. American Publishers, 1-617-455-1986 (24 hrs.) APPRENTICE/ ELECTRICIAN- lo $16<hr. ♦ Benefits. Entry/Skilled level! Needed Now? 517-886-5445. TDC FEE___________________ BAKERY/PRODUCTION WORKER- to SI 1.76/hr. Great Benefits! (Union) Training provided. Major Co! Start Now! 517-886-5445. TDC FEE___ CITY DRIVER To 38,000/ Yr ♦ Great Benefits. Entry Level? Training Provided! Start Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. Fee INTERIOR DESIGNER To 24,000/Yr. Non-Degreed, Entry/ Skilled Level! Major Co.! Hiring Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. Fee________________ MAINTENANCE/LTILITYto 900/wk. ♦ great benefits. Many! Enlry/skillcd! Major Co.! Needed now! 517-886-5445. TDC Fee severe emotional distress, pain and suffering and will have future pain and suffering Under the charge of negligence. Travis said Otis failed to provide Ace with proper nutri­ tion. hydration, exercise, veterinarian care and adequate shelter. She also cites gross negligence, saying Otis was "so reckless that it demonstrated a substantial lack of concern in regard to whether injury would result." The suit asks for exemplary and treble damages, in addition to the other damages. Treble damages ask for three limes the amount that would aerially be recovered be­ cause the charge involved is "so heinous." said Mikida. Otis had a pretrial on the county charges in District Court this week. A pre-exam hearing has been scheduled in lhe matter for March 27. The charges of willfully killing an animal each carry a maximum four-year prison sen­ tence and a possible $5,000 fine. The ocher 12 charges are misdemeanors, with a maxi­ mum 93-day jail sentence and a $500 fine each. Tom Eitniear, (right) fish and wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, discusses aerial maps and land surveys with a couple who attended the winter workshop sponsored by the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District. Shelbyville man falls through ice, drowns by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A Shelbyville man who was ice fishing on Gun Lake drowned Tuesday afternoon af­ ter he fell through the ice. Edward Bowerman, 82. was pronounced dead at lhe Pennock Hospital emergency room in Hastings. He had been found float­ ing face down in the lake by a friend about an hour and a half after he left home to go KCC, continued from page 1 it will not bond such a project itself outside of its own taxing district, which is the Cal­ houn Intermediate School District. KCC will repay the county for the princi­ pal and interest on the bonds and all relatedexpenses in a 15 1/2 year pay-off plan. The Barry County Board of Commissioners, with a 6-1 vote on Dec. 28. gave lhe project a green light, autho­ rizing lhe County Building Authority to acquire and construct the project, finance lhe cost by issuing bonds and lease lhe project lo the county, which in turn will sublease the project lo KCC. The Building Authority is a mechanism commonly used by the county to build pub­ lic facilities for public purposes such as lhe Southwest Barry County Sewer project and the Courts & Law Building. Attorney James White, the county's bond­ ing consultant, spent considerable time Tuesday going over details of the lease and sublease A new provision from the original pro­ posed documents is a one-time administra­ tive fee for the county in an amount equal to .0015 of lhe original amount of the bonds. That will be approximately $4,500 to help offset per diems for lhe Building Authority and staff work on the project. Wenger had pushed several times for an administrative fee for lhe county. The contract also provides for the oppor­ tunity for lhe county to purchase land at the KCC satellite site for not less than $7,500 an acre for general governmental purposes. Concerning lhe restrictive language of use of the site, the "first use" is designated for education and other things not conflicting with the mission of the college. While said. He added that lhe college's mission statement has been amended to include for any purposes not conflicting with local zoning. The bond sale is set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26. KCC officials hope construction can begin about March 28 and be completed on or before Aug. 30. The Barry County Futuring Committee, chaired by Fred Jacobs, spearheaded the effort with KCC to build a KCC facility in Hastings. Commissioner Emmet Herrington com­ mended Jacobs for being behind the project for so many years as well as the entire Futuring Committee. Commissioner Tim Burd also praised Herrington s efforts. Herringion also is a member of the Futunng Committee. (iarafje Salt HAVING A BABY GIRL? Aunt Ellen has darling pink baby things. Half off our low price. And hey! Watch for our March Sidewalk Sale to be announced. $1 A under all items. Delton, M-43. 623-8900 I o\l A /• mind LOST: BLACK AND WHITE BORDER COLLIE, 2 yn. old. answers to Sam, black collar. Reward. Lost near E. Thom and Michigan Avenue. 945-5472 Help Wanted BACKHOE/TRACTOR OPERATORS WANTED for telephone construction season starting Spring 1996. Wages from $10 to $13 per hour. 40 hours plus 5 to 10 overtime hours weekly. CDL a plus. Call Barry County Telephone Co. at 623-9923 or 721-9923 WORKERS WANTED for telephone construction season starting Spring 1996. Wages from $7 to $9 per hour. 40 hours plus 5 lo 10 overtime hours weekly. CDL a plus. Call Barry County Telephone at 623-9923 or 721-9923 Business Police Beat: S enters CHIMNEY CLEANING­ DUST FREE, 20 point safety inspection included. Prompt professional service guaranteed. 1-8OO-873-O543______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property’Debt consolidation•Turocd down? problem credit? We can hclp!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. _ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Armed robbers attack couple An Orangeville couple was assaulted and robbed in their home by two armed men early Wednesday morning. The couple was awakened by the intruders about 4:30 a.m. Feb. 28. The intruders, described as white males in their 30s, handcuffed the husband and wife, then ransacked their home, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The men were armed, but the type of guns they used was not released. The intruders took an undisclosed amount of cash from the home, sheriffs officials said. One of the victims was physically assaulted and received medical treatment for minor injuries. The names of the victims were not released. The incident remains under investigation by the sheriffs department Two teens hurt in crash Two teens were hospitalized after the truck they were tn was crushed between two other vehicles last week. Jennifer Schlottman. 17. of Sunfield, and Thomas Burgess. 17. of Mulliken, were transported lo Pennock Hospital after Schlottmans truck was hit from behind and pushed into another car on their way to classes al Lakewood High School on the morning of Feb 21. Schlottman. who was westbound on M-50 near Clark Road, had stopped behind a van. driven by Angela Vezino. 17. of Mulliken, who had stopped for a loading school bus. A third driver. Jason Kauffman. 18. of Lake Odessa did not sec the stopped vehicles because of dense fog and ran into the back of Schlottman s truck, according to the Michigan State Police at lhe Hastings post. The force of the first impact pushed the pickup into Vezino's van. Schlottman was trapped inside lhe car and had to be extricated by members of the Woodland Fire Department. Both Schlottman and Burgess were treated at Pennock and released the same day. Kauffman was cited for violation of the basic speed law Kauffman and Vezino were not injured. The school bus was not involved in lhe crash. More area mailboxes damaged The Barry County Sheriffs Department is continuing to investigate incidents of damaged mailboxes. Three mailboxes in Middleville were reported damaged Saturday night, and four Hastings mailboxes were damaged Friday night The boxes in Middleville, all on Payne Lake Road, were discovered damaged Feb 25. The Hastings mailboxes were found damaged on Gun Lake Road Feb. 24. The incidents remain under investigation fishing, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. It was unclear how long he had been in the water. Bowerman had left his home on Joy Road about 1:30 p.m. lo go fishing. He was dis­ covered in the water around 3 p.m., sheriffs department officials said The friend called for help and milled Bowerman out of the w alcr and to sherc with a boat. Emergency crews on the scene started CPR and transported him to Penno.k. where he was pronounced dead He had been fishing alone and was not wearing a personal floatation devi :c The ice al the scene of the drowning was thin, caused by the wanner tempe-attires over the weekend A sheriffs dcpartn«cnt official said the ice was about three inches thick and honeycombed at the site. "Certain parts of the lake are fine. This just happened to not be one of them." said Deputy Tony Stein. CEMETERY continued from page I The recommendation, in the wake nf space and parking problems al the current City Hall site, will be taken up again al council's next meeting March 11. • Agreed to loan the Downtown Development Authority $60,000 to gel the project to extend Market Street going. The money will go to design and start of wort near where the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse is being tom down on West Stale Street. • Approved an agreement between City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes and the city in which she will receive an annual retainer fee of $10,175 and $95 per hour for any items that are more complicated or take more than an hour. Fekkes is continuing as city attor­ ney despite lhe fact she no longer works for Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Youngsma. the le­ gal firm the city has worked with for many years. The city’s agreement with Fekkes is good until the end of the year. • Referred to the city attorney a proposed hazardous waste ordinance, which is recom­ mended by area fire departments. Fire Chief Roger Caris said the ordinance must be in place so that local units of gov­ ernment can recover cleanup and related costs in case of a hazardous waste accident. "It's so we can bill lhe people or entities responsible for the spill," Cans said. "We've got to have a local ordinance in place to go back and collect." • Authorized the engineering firm of McNamee. Porter & Seeley lo begin plan­ ning the development of the industrial park layout and design for road, drainage and utili­ ties. The cost of this first phase will be $10,900. Much of the cost of the entire pro­ ject will be covered by a Community Development Block Grant the city received recently through the stale. • Approved a new purchasing policy that will enable staff to send payments in a more timely manner lo vendors and service providers. Departments heads will sign for purchases under $300, lhe city manager will sign for purchases between $300 and $5,000 and council authorization is needed fix any purchases that amount lo more than $5,000. • Received a report from Assessor Judy Myers, who said assessment change notices have been sent lo residents through the mail. Myers said Barry County property assess­ ments went up on an average of 7.3 percent, but residents will not pay nuxe lhan 2.5 per­ cent because of provisions of Proposal A passed two years ago. Proposal A limits property assessment increases to lhe rate of inflation or 5 percent, whichever is less. However, once a house or property is sold, the true market value will he assessed. • Received a request from Justine McLean to have a sidewalk put in on Washington Street, but noted that a petition signed by residents in that area is needed before it can he considered. • Approved a request from Allie Smith to have the annual Farmers Market Wednesdaysj and Saturdays al the parking lot next to Tydcn Park. • Approved a request from the Hastings Area School System to use the Fish Hatchery Park soccer fields for lhe girls' soc­ cer program this spring. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-03-07.pdf b82231becd6a6f16342dac14e6997011 PDF Text Text Chairman tells “State of County’ Village elections set for Monday See Page 2 Saxons, Panthers bow in tourney See Page 2 See Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 k JV/99 C-3 ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. MARCH 7. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 3 PRICE 25* News Briefs Hastings wins grant just one of the jobs of a clerk/register." he said, or "...be reduced to a level of secondary or part-time importance." If the two offices were combined. Schondelmayer said, the change would re­ quire an increase in the clerk's present salary because of the additional responsibilities and possibly mean increased salaries for affected county employees because of re-written job descriptions. He also said he feels that "no dollars will be saved" because an additional employee would have to be hired to replace the eliminated elected position. "There are no common functions, duties or activities between the clerk and register of deeds offices." Schondelmayer said. "The reduction in the number of elected officials, from six to five, in turn reduces the degree of direct accountability of loc.il government Io Barry County voters." he added. Burd's study includes comparisons of the total cost of the clerk and register offices per person, using the 1990 census, of 10 coun­ ties with populations between 25.000 and 100.000. The per person cost ranges were from $4.66 in Ionia to $11.43 in Iosco County. Barry ranked sixth lowest of the 10. with $6.14 per person. Only one county. Menominee, in that comparison has a com­ bined clerk/register office and its per person cost is $7.73 and ranks ninth. Another cost comparison was done of J-Ad Graphics News Service The City of Hastings has won a Michigan Department of Transportation grant of $117.020 to provide a roadway into the new industrial park on Star School Road. News of the grant comes on the heels of the city winning a $250,000 community de­ velopment block grant through the state for extending water and sewer to the industrial park. "This is great news." said City manager Howard Penrod. It will help make this a vi­ able project. Economic development is im­ portant to this community and this grant makes it even more possible to accomplish what we want to do." The city's match for the grant will be nearly 24 percent, or $36,890. making the total amount of money to be committed for the roadway project at $153,910. The city will have the roadway constructed to support expansion and location of four manufacturing firms in the industrial park. The firms are Sabre Manufacturing. CNC Manufacturing. V-Tech and Royal Products. All but Sabre Manufacturing are graduates of the Hastings industrial incubator. The entire project of providing the roadway and waler and sewer services, when completed, is expected to help create or re­ tain 37 new jobs. "It's a really fortunate occurrence," said Hastings Economic development Director L. Joseph Rahn. "That money (from the MDOT) is difficult to obtain, it’s difficult to qualify for. It will be of great benefit to us." Rahn said he, Ozzie Parks and Jeff Mansfield worked on writing the grant appli­ cation. He added that this marked the first time Hastings has won a stale grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation. Hastings in 1992 opened its industrial in­ cubator and since then has been working on opening a new industrial park on the south side of the city, on Star School Road. Stale Transportation Director Robert Wclke said. "Communities throughout the state arc propelling Michigan's renaissance with strategically placed transportation im­ provements. He said the local project is among 51 TEDF Category A projects statewide, total­ ing $23.4 million. They are tied to $2 bil­ lion in private investments and 10,000 jobs, the most private investment per road im­ provement dollar in the program's history. The percentage of local match is ai an all­ time as well, Welke said, enabling MDOT to provide a wider distribution of support throughout the stale. While communities re­ ceiving the grants are required to contribute at least 20 percent of the total cost of each project, this year's local match averages 44 percent, more than twice the requirement. In announcing the awarding of the grant See MERGER, continued on page 6 See GRANT, continued on page 13 Animal shelter hearing slated A public hearing for comments about the Barry County Animal Shelter has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday. March 22. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Some of the ideas for the shelter’s future have included building a new one with money from a county-wide millage proposal, privatization and renovations of the existing facility. Legislative Coffee slated The monthly Legislative Coffee will be at 8 a.m. Monday. Mtrch II. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Slate Rep. Terry Geiger and Mark Howe, representing Third District Con­ gressman Vem Ehlers' office, will be on hand to discus issue:, nr talk with constituents. The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. All Barry County citizens are welcome Wendy's coming to Hastings soon A Wendy's Old-Fashioned Ham­ burgers fast-food restaurant may be coming to Hastings soon. The Hastings Planning Commission Monday night approved, with minor ad­ justmenu. a proposed site plan submitted by Roberts and Associates of Jackson, architects for Stanton and Associates, franchise owners. Plans call for the new restaurant to go in near the corner of Market and West State streets, where the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse building is be­ ing taken down. Senator's mobile office to visit The mobile office of U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham will stop in Hastings next Tuesday afternoon as part of a tour of southwest Michigan. The office, staffed by regional direc­ tors Rene Myers and Shawn Neville, will be at the Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway, from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. March 12. Any constituents with questions or concerns about issues or the federal government are invited. The mobile office also is making stops next week in Dowagiac. Paw Paw and Holland Mondas and in Saugatuck Wednesday Delton people ‘Family of Year’ Rod and Carlene Hook and family of Delton have been named Michigan's “Family of the Year” by the Michigan Junior Chamber of Commerce. The honor was announced last month at the Jaycees* 14th annual Congress in Dearborn. Rod and Charlene Hook have been married since 1983 and they have two sons. Benjamin and Tyler. The Hooks both work outside the home. She is office manager at BJ Hydraulics in Delton and he works in the mines at Georgia Pacific in Grand Rapids. Both are members of the Jaycees. They organized the duck race for the benefit of the Delton library. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 ' r"o,JC L!i.fa,..« 12! S CritlW SI _____ We are the champions!!! Middleville's wrestling team won the Division III State wrestling championship with a 36-29 triumph against Richmond in the final match on Saturday at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. The Trojan grapplers, along with Coach Tom Lehman, are shown here holding up the hardware they received for winning the State title. Individual wrestling titles will be on the line this weekend in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. (Please see sports page for additional information) Clerk-register merger studied by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Should the Barry County clerk's office be combined with the register of deeds to de­ crease the cost of county government? At the most, expected savings to the county, which has a budget of $7.4 million, will probably be between $15,000 and $20,000 per year if consolidation lakes place, said Commissioner Tim Burd, chairman of the county's Central Services Committee. Burd recently completed researching the possibility of consolidating the two offices and eliminating one county elected official. He has distributed his report to commission­ ers and two have said they hope a decision on the issue can be made next week. "It will be up to the board to decide if that is enough savings for us to take on the pos­ sible complications that such a move may cause." Burd said in his report, which did not give his opinion on possible consolidation. Two areas of study compose the report "The first was comparing Barry County with other counties. The other was to look at Barry County's situation exclusively." he said. County Clerk Nancy Bocrsma and Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer. both of whom are expected to be candidates for re-election in the August primary, op­ pose consolidation. Their opinions on the subject are included in documentation to Burd's report, which also includes 25 survey responses from other counties in Michigan and comparisons of the cost of doing busi­ ness in both offices. "As county clerk. I feel that each office has its own expertise and unless there can be a physical combination, we should continue to operate as separate offices al this time." Bocrsma said in her written statement However, she did suggest that the issue could be looked at again in four years. Schondelmayer maintained that the physi­ cal layout of the Barry County Courthouse prevents a physical combination of offices so two separate offices would still have to be operated and maintained. Boersma and State Rep. Terry Geiger told Burd that the court reorganization proposal in the Legislature may assign additional re­ sponsibilities to the county clerk and that should be considered when analyzing possi­ ble consolidation. Court reorganization and additional possi­ ble election responsibilities "could result in requiring knowledge far loo varied for any one elected official to be able to astutely carry out without losing the ability to best serve the public with the expertise the public requires and deserves." Bocrsma said of possible consolidation. Preservation of real estate records is the primary task of the register of deeds office and Schondelmayer said the specialized ser­ vice deserves the attention of a full-time elected official. "It should not be relegated tc the status of U.S. Senate hopeful pays Freeport a visit by Mandy Habel Staff Writer U.S Senate candidate Ronna Romney told Freeport residents Tuesday night about how she would try to change the government if she's elected. Romney, a talk show host in the Detroit area, is battling James Nicholson for the Republican Party's nomination to face incum­ bent Carl Levin in the November general election. She also was a candidate in 1994. losing in the GOP primary to Spencer Abraham Romney said she would like to “disassemb'e laws that kill creativity and get rid of the unfair tax system. " One important thing she said this country needs is a balanced budget. If a family has financial problems, there are many things it can not deal with, such as illness. She said times have changed in that one of the cherished values of this country , especial­ ly after World War 11. has been that it paid its debts, but it’s'sttriething not always done now “We really are at the brink of financial disaster in our country . " she said Social Security and Medicare are not as readily available and may not exist in a few years, she added because they're going broke. She said individuals rely on the government loo much and don't solve things on their own as they did in days gone by. Romney said she'd like to change the tax system in this country. She said she likes the idea of a flat tax rate. Lut worries that some of the ideas would make things difficult for the middle class. It would be ideal, she said, if a flat tax could be set up so that the middle class would get more money and more take home pay. “We need to accept the fact that people do better when they have their own money.“ she said. In the 1950s. she said. SI of every $50 earned went to the government. Today the ratio is one of four. "I don't know where the money has gone." she said. “What we have to do is stimulate the economy and help businesses grow to create more jobs and lower taxes." She added that people who save money or take risks when investing should be rewarded. Because of the changing economy over the See ROMNEY, continued on page 3 Firing up the GOP troops... Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher (left) talks with Republican National Committeeman Chuck Yob at the annual GOP Lincoln Day dinner. Yob spoke at the Middle Villa Friday night and called for local Republicans to unite behind Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole for the presidential nomination. Fordetails, see Page 3 of today's Banner. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thu sday. March 7. 1996 Board of Commissioners chairman gives upbeat ‘State of the County’ by David T. Young Editor Despite a number of controversial issues, (he "State of the County" is quite good, ac­ cording to Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Chairman James Bailey Bailey, guest speaker at the First Friday forum last week, acknowledged issues such as hiring a grant writing consultant, a solid waste host agreement and a proposed asphalt plant, but he noted that the county has come a long way fiscally in just one year. The county's fund balance was just $66,000 when he and the new board took of­ fice al the beginning of 1995. resulting in spending cuts and tight budget controls However, he reported that the current fund balance is about $545,000. with the possi­ bility of it rising to more ’han $800,000 at the end of this year. Bailey credited the turnaround to close monitonng of all departments and to I 1/2 percent reductions across the board, except in Friend of the Court and remonumentation. which are tied to grant money. "It took the cooperation and support of the whole board and all the elected county offi­ cials. department heads and employees." he said. "I think it's quite an accomplishment, especially when you consider reductions in stale and federal revenues. News Briefs Red Cross plans musical festival The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross is planning its first annual dance and music festival April 20 at the Barry Expo Center. Chairing the event arc Joe LaJoyc. Hastings High School band director; TK High School band director Duane That­ cher and Everil Manshum and Foss White, members of the local Red Cross Board of Directors. The Red Cross now is seeking local entertainers to donate up to 45 minutes of music to perform. The daytime portion of the event will be free and oriented toward families. School musical ensembles and communi­ ty groups will be featured In the evening, there will be a dance, with Les Jazz and a 1960s- and 1970sstvlc rock band. Those unending must be at least 21 years old. Bernard Society will meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p m. Monday . March 11. at the Barry Township Hall on Orchard Street in Delton ••Remembering School Days” will be the title of the program. The public is invited and attendees of Irish descent arc welcome to bring along green Coffee and cookies will be served. ‘Walk for Warmth nets over $10,000 The 11 th annual Walk for Warmth last month raised SI0.435 at the Hastings. Gun Lake and Seventh-day Adventist sites. Organizers have reported that there were 16 site volunteers and 267 walkers who took pledges to help the elderly and needy with winter home heating bills. Joyce Jarman was recognized for rais­ ing the most in pledge money. $762. and the ••Warmest Heart" award was presented to Harold Hathaway for his 10 consecutive years of participation. Four blood drives remain this month The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have four more blood drives this month The campaigns, their locations, dates and goals are as follows: Saturday. March 9 — ’•Corporate Olympics Blood Drive, from 9 a m. to 4 p.m.. Hastings High School cafeteria The goal will be determined by number of appointments. Only rostered employees will be eligible to donate. Monday. March 18 — St Ambrose Church in Delton, from I to7 p.m.. goal of 60 pints Bone marrow testing also will be done at no cost. It has been reported that a Battle Creek man and a Hickory Corners noy need bone marrow transplants Tuesday. March 19 — First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, from I to 7 p m., with a goal of 100 pints. Monday. March 25. First Baptist Church, just north of Middleville on M-37. from I to 7 p.m. with a goal of 60 pints Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably ginxl health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the blood bank is eligible to contribute. "1 think the Board of Commissioners soundly looked out for your tax dollars this past year." he added. "We still have to watch the budget each and every year." He said the state recommends the fund bal­ ance of any governmental unit be between 7 and 10 percent of the budget. For Barry County. 10 percent would be about $750,000. About the solid waste issue. Bailey out­ lined what has happened up to this point. He said a preliminary host agreement between City Management, owner of the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill, and Barry County has been worked out A public hearing to change the solid waste plan will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. April 17. at the Hastings High School lecture hall, and the public comment period will run out May 16. After a hearing, the plan will go the 21 municipal­ ities (one city, four villages and 16 town­ ships). of which at least 14 must approve before the plan will be adopted. Bailey acknowledged that there is great sentiment against Barry County accepting any outside solid waste, but federal and state laws enable waste to be imported from any­ where in the country, so a local solid waste agreement would provide some local control. The local agreement now calls for holding the landfill's size to a maximum of 48 acres Historical Society will meet March 21 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 Thursday. March 2i. at the Charlton Park Memorial Museum. The program will be "Caring for Your Cherished Possession: Cleaning. Preserving and Protecting Textiles and the Basics of Photographs." Making the presentation will be Sara Feldbaucr, Charlton Park curator, and Diane Szewczyk Smith, director. Parent-teacher conferences set Hastings Area Schools will have parent-teacher conferences Wednesday and Thursday. March 27 and 28.. Students will attend classes in the mor­ ning on March 27. 28 and 29 and con­ ferences will take place in the afternoon or evening of March 27 and 28. Conferences for elementary children (grades K-5) will be scheduled on an in­ dividual basis by teachers. Middle school and high school conferences will be between I and 3 p.m. and 6 and 8 p.m that Wednesday and Thursday. The high school sessions will be in the gym­ nasium while middle school conferences will be held throughout the building. Parents arc encouraged to take part and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an individual Sadministrators and counselors be on hand. s Delton eant Friday oung women will compete for s Delton title in the annual at 7 p.m. Friday at the Delton High School auditorium. winner will receive a $500 lip and four court members each a $50 savings bond. The candidates are Katie Gallagher. Nicole Glenn. Sarah Kirkestuc. Kai Mansfield. Gina Marie Noto. Nancy Robinson. Monika Samis. Christina Searles. Paula Stevens and Brindy Stiles. Each of the contestants will give a brief introductory speech and answer five questions prepared in advance. After intermission, each contestant must answer a question not prepared in advance. Judging will be based on poise, gram­ mar. neatness and how thoroughly the questions were answered. Miss Delton and her court each year reign over the Founders Weekend festivities in August and they perform fund-raising efforts for Toys for Tots and for a community service project of their choice. Coordinator for the program is Cindy Pearce. Judges are Ron Johnson. Drew Chapple. Lin Hough. Nikki Davenport. Larry Phillips. Patti Cline and Christy Tigchelaar. For more information, call 623-2020. History Day set at Charlton Park Histone Charlton Park will be host for the District V competition for Michigan History Day Saturday. March 16. The district includes the counties of Allegan. Barry. Eaton. Ingham. Van Buren. Kalamazoo. Calhoun. Jackson. Berrien. Cass. St Joseph. Branch and Hillsdale Winners of the History Day district competition arc eligible to go on to the state level in Lansing. The nationals arc scheduled for June at the University of Maryland. Students in grades 6-12 may enter in four categories, papers, projects, perfor­ mances and media presentations The tumor division is for grades 6-8 and the senior division includes grades 9-12. The theme for this year's competition is ‘ Taking a Stand in History: In­ dividuals. Groups. Movements." For more information about the com­ petition for next year, call Sara Feldbaucr. curator at Charlton Park, at 945-3775 and for having a public hazardous w aste col­ lection day once a year. Volume is limited to 475 tons a day "We generate more waste than what is permitted now." he said. “The only control is a cap on the daily volume." Also pan of the preliminary agreement is accepting waste from 19 counties and three slates. Illinois. Ohio and Indiana, al one ton per day maximum. Bailey said if the county doesn’t fashion a local host agreement, the rules for importing and exporting waste will be decided by the stale. He noted that one slate lawmaker. Repub lican Sue Munscll, believes county control of such matters should be eliminated in favor of a free marketplace. If that happens. Bailey said. "We'd lose revenue from waste and our say on where it comes from and how much." Another positive accomplishment in the last year, the board chairman said, is the agreement to bring a Kellogg Community College satellite campus to the Hastings area. The facility is expected to open in the fall, just west of Hastings. He defended the county's decision to hire Small Government Consultants to seek and write grants. The board has taken some heat for going with SGC for $24,000 a year after saying it didn't have enough money to make its annual $20,000 contribution to the Joint Economic Development Commission, along with the City of Hastings. Not much later, it was learned that SGC did not have an official name until after the county hired the firm. Some also have opposed the county making the move without letting bids. Bailey said he was first approached in July 1995 and again two months later. Mean­ while. he said, a need for writing and obtain­ ing grants was identified by some local groups and there was concern about the county's relationship with the JEDC and its director. L. Joseph Rahn. "We had a 50-50 deal with the city." Bai­ ley said. "But half of his (Rahn's) responsi­ bility was with the industrial incubator (in the city) and the other half was economic de­ velopment. So we had a 75 percent employee of the city and a 25 percent employee of the county." After more talks with SGC. the County Board in January agreed to hire the firm, led by Craig Starkweather, former staffer with Stale Senator Jack Welborn, and G. Patrick Doyle, former mayor of Mt. Pleasant. Bailey said that Rahn and the JEDC have written and secured grants worth more than $1.75 million since 1987. but he thought. "What if we (the county) could double or Barry County Board of Commissioners unairman James Bailey uses an overhead projector to demonstrate a point in his ’State of the County’ address at Thomas Jefferson Hall. triple those efforts? "Hopefully what the county has done (by ruling SGC) will bring in more money." he said. "The bottom line is that this could be very good for Barry County." BaHey said six of the eight County Com­ missioners voted in favor of the proposed agreement. He admitted that he and the board could have gone more slowly in getting SGC. "Don't be afraid to ray you've made mis­ takes.” he said. We've admitted them. But I personally don't feel we've made a mistake here." Bob Dwyer, later in the session, asked if SGC was such a good hire for writing grants, why couldn't it find anybody besides Barry County to do business with between July of last year and this past January? "The only business they doing is with Barry County, so we provided them with their start-up capital.” he said. Dwyer added that he is concerned about SGC's administrative fees it will receive for grants secured. A woman in the audience said she didn't like the fact SGC was hired without the board going through the bid process. She added. "I am stunned there is no cap ■ on administrative fees." Bailey said the County Board has madesome other decisions without a bid process,' such as hiring a firm to design a proposed jail, but no one was critical of that. On another front. Bailey said the board has taken some criticism from one of its own. Emmet Herrington, who says it should be more of a legislative and less of an adminis­ trative body. While he said he agrees that board men* bers should not be "micro-managers.” "that • doesn’t mean commissioners should abdicue* oversight responsibilities. ” Bailey announced that he opposes State Senator Phillip Hoffman's bill that would abolish road commissions and put their re-„ sponsibilities on county boards. He also noted that some millage questions may face voters on the August primary baJ- ' lot. including proposals for a new asphalt j plant near Dowling, a new animal shelter, a fixed county millage and operational millage . for Charlton Park. .r. "Overall. I feel the board has the trust of majority of citizens," Bailey said. "We were • elected to make some changes. We've made some friends and we've made some enemies."' • Some village elections Monday may be lively J-Ad Graphics News Service Voters will go to the polls Monday. March 11. for village elections in Nashville. Freeport* Middleville. Woodland and Lake Odessa. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Though most candidates will be unopposed in Nashville, there is a lot of controversy and write-in campaigns. Contests also are expected in Lake Odessa Nashville When Steve May won the Republican primary for Nashville Village President, he looked like a shoo-in for winning the general election Monday because he has no opposition on the ballot. But two local men. Councilman Dennis Mapes and Gary White, have announced write-in candidacies as a result of controversy over recent council decisions. May won the Republican primary Feb. 19. defeating fellow councilman Steve Corwin 73 to 31. The biggest issue now in Nashville is the police department. Some say there are too many officers and are they too aggressive. These issues have been discussed at recent council meetings, and though some residents are angry. May said he stands behind the de­ partment. "There is a lot of concern too over adequate coverage; complaints are up." said May. "As of April 1. we will have three full-time officers, as well as one officer on part time. I believe that the coverage is needed." The department now includes interim Chief Jim Falk, full-time officer Theresa VanDorpe, and two new part-time officers. Federal grants will allow for an additional full-time position. Provided Falk is appointed to the perm­ anent position in March. VanDorpc's position will become permanent full time and one of the part-time positions also will become full lime. May believes police are just doing their job. "If you aren't doing anything wrong, you don't have anything to worry about." he said Area citizens have voiced concern about being stopped for "no reason." but May in­ sists that officers usually do have a reason to stop a vehicle. "These officers are young and going by what they have been taught." he said. "They are only doing their job." May also said that he feels that the village hasn’t given the new officers a chance to "fit in." saying it will take awhile. May was also criticized over this vote against the decision to extend additional sick pay benefits to Joyce Koelje. widow of late Police Chief Gene Koetje. "I didn't vote that way to hurt the Koetje family." he said, "but we had a policy and 1 felt we should stick to it." Zoning is another hot topic of conversation. The question of enforcing zoning, and to what degree has been discussed at several council meetings. Many disputes have become public over the past year, including the Baptist Church's request for an addition, the Koos Tanning Salon, and the latest, a question as to whether proper permits were issued for a mobile home moved from one location in the village to another. May said that Zoning Administrator Jeanne Stocrtz. has made people angry by handling some situations poorly. “She has put people in a defensive mode." he said. "She is extremely knowledgeable, but needs to approach things differently." The village is operating under a meager budget when it comes to providing council members and employees with education. May contended. This year the council budget was increased from just $300 to $500, but even with the increase very little tan be done. Most of the seminars and classes available concerning village business, grant writing, and current issues cost close to $100 each "I would like to see the education budget up to $2,000." said May. "Each council member could then attend two conferences." He added that he would like to see village employees given the same opportunities to better themselves He also said he would like to see the village investigate other possibilities for insurance. May's overall attitude toward the village and the relationship between council members and residents is that improvement is needed. "I want to see Nashville become a better community." he said. "With the current problems involving police and zoning, we have a terrible lack of community ." Mapes will appear on the ballot as a candidate for trustee, but is seeking the president’s post as a write-in. "1 didn't start out seeking the office of president, but because of so many requests. I am now doing so." he said. Mapes, who has a degree in political science, said he is concerned about the agendas of other write-in candidates and their potential effect on democracy in village government. "We. in the United Slates, are blessed with the most open system of government in the world, and I find it hard to believe in a small town like Nashville that it is necessary for this kind of activity for a small group to obtain their goals with secret meetings, candidates and agendas." he said. "What I sec here is deliberate manipulation and ex­ ploitation of the election process." Mapes said that recently council members and police officers in the village have re­ ceived crank calls, there has been stalking and harassment “This is not acceptable in any community." he said. He said he also feels that recent complaints about Nashville police arc un­ justified. "We have heard about children's safety. traffic, buses and lime spent in the office (referring to the police department). They have made it obvious that they don't want additional officers or 24-hour coverage." he said. He added that rather than enforcement of the law on drunk driving, this group wants "curb side taxi service." "There is loo many implications for, village in this day and age (to let those intoxicated go) with so much liability on municipalities, the village cannot afford to. put the department, police officers or the village on the line." He added that he didn't see the police department as over aggressive or too lenient. • The other group of write-ins is led by Gary White who has also staged a write in campaign for village president. White and three other write-ins refused to be interviewed, but scheduled a candidates' forum for last night (Wednesday evening) at the Masonic Lodge. In a prepared statement, the group said. "We do not believe that being a member of a specific political party makes for a good, council, therefore, we are not running under a specific party affiliation. "This write-in campaign should not be; viewed in a negative light, but is a result of various citizen concerns regarding the manner in which the present council has.* conducted village business, specifically in the last few months. This write-in campaign* is not a surprise attack' against the present* council, but a direct result of the most recenj decisions of the council, particularly with*' regard to the police department." The other write-in candidates for trustee positions are Mike Beachnau. Darren McDonald and Mike Kenyon. The ballot will also contain names of candidates for trustee positions, all of which ' filed, and were determined by the Board of . Canvassers at the primary to be properly ' nominated for the positions for which they " arc running. Republican trustee candidates are incumbents R. Christopher Pash. Carroll Wolff and Dennis Mapes, all running for two-year terms. Current Village Treasurer Lois Elliston, and Clerk Cathy Lenz run un-opposed, as well as Assessor Justin Cooley. All appear on the ballot as Republican candidates, and if elected. will serve two-year terms. Voter turnout was higher than usual at last month's primary. Lake Odessa Lake Odessa has two races — for president and clerk Incumbent Bill Riggs is seeking re- ' election as village president. He will be opposed by Council Member Jerry Engle. "I’ve extremely enjoyed being president of the village." said Riggs in a recent inter­ view. "I enjoy making a contribution to the , community I live in. There are also several ' things which we arc currently doing as 1, council that 1 would like to be a part of ’ See ELECTIONS continued on page 16 . i �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7. 1996 — Page 3 Barry County GOP asked to unite after the primaries by David T. Young Editor Chuck Yob. Republican National Committeeman, told the Barry County GOP faithful Friday night that Senator Robefl Dole is the man who can unite the party and beat President Bill Clinton in November. Yob, who had been supporting Senator Phil Gramm for the nomination until Gramm recently dropped out of the pri­ maries. said it took him two weeks to think things over and decide to join the Dole cam­ paign. "I’ve got a new badge on today.“ he said, pointing to the Dole button on the lapel of his suit. * Yob. guest speaker at the annual Lincoln tfcy dinner, said he was "stunned** when Qramm called him a couple of weeks ago to tdl him he was dropping out of the race after (Be New Hampshire Primary. iSo when deciding on Dole, he asked himsjjf who best could unite the party and win iRiNovembcr. ’He noted that while he watched one of the rpost recent primary debates. Dole was the (Hilly candidate among himself. Pat Buchanan. Lamar Alexander and Steve Kbrbes who went on record as supporting a balanced federal budget. He noted that he agrees with Dole on most of the issues and doesn't feel the least bit un­ comfortable switching his support to him. "I will support whoever the nominee is," he said emphatically. "Any one of them is better than Clinton." But Yob saved his highest praise for GOP leaders and lawmakers closer to home. He said the story of Michigan and Gov. John Engler must be held up as an inspiration to everyone in the nation in an election year filled with cynicism. Yob said many pollsters these days say Clinton will be very hard to beat in the gen­ eral election next November, but he's been through these uphill battles before. "I stood up here campaigning for John Engler six years ago. and people in the (Republican) State Committee kept asking me if I really thought he could win against Jim Blanchard " Later that year. Engler pulled off a stun­ ning upset over the two-term incumbent and has had such great success since that he's be­ ing touted as a running mate for this year's GOP presidential nominee. "We’ve got to sell what John Engler and the Republican-controlled House and Senate are doing in Michigan," he said. "The gover­ nor has been keeping his promises. "Nationally, they think he walks on wa­ ler." he added. "We have to appreciate what we have in Lansing.” Yob said. "We have a governor and legislature that have cut taxes 21 times, that have taken a $850 million deficit in 1991 and turned it into a $1 billion surplus this yew. "John Engler stuck his neck out. He took 82,000 people off general assistance on wel­ fare and then rode out the storm. That's what it takes (to show exemplary leadership). "The thing about John Engler is that he believes the success of a society isn't in how many people are on welfare, but in how many people we can get off welfare." Yob said Michigan's unemployment rate, the lowest it's been in many years, is proof that what Engler and Republican lawmakers have been doing the right things. "Leadership is about looking into the fu­ ture and following through," Yob said. "Clinton leads by hearing what we say and looking at the polls. The Republicans have all the ideas "Three years ago. you didn't hear Bill Clinton talk about balancing the budget It’* our program Now he's talking about it and he gives the best Republican speech in the world." Another uphill election that he was faced with in recent years was the I‘>94 U.S. Senate campaign of Spencer Abraham "Spence is of the best senators in Washington today," he contended. "His only problem is that he's the junior senator from Michigan. He wants to be the senior senator after 1996 " The only way for that to happen is for ei­ ther Ronna Romney or Jim Nicholson to topple Democrat Carl Levin, who has been a U.S. Senator since 1978. Yob said he's neu­ tral on the Republican primary, but will give his full support to the U.S. Senate nominee. Yob said Levin had a 59 percent approval rating in 1990 when he was last re-elected. But now his rating is just 39 percent. "If those numbers stay where they arc. he won't run/ Yob said, noting that Don Ricglc's approval ratings were just 37 per­ cent two years ago, leading him to drop out. "Don't let people tell you we can't win," he added. "We re the party of ideas." The GOP leader touched on several of what he called important issues in the cam­ paign. including a balanced budget, the flat tax. crime, illegal immigration, drugs and family values. He said that when he drives in Detroit, he can see teen-age boys hanging out on the streets, apparently with nothing to do but gel in trouble. While saying "jobs solve a lot of social problems." he maintained that most of the young people hanging out arc the third generation of welfare families. About family values and morals, he said he could tell every one of the girls who got pregnant while he was in high school in Hesperia, all three of them. There was peer pressure back then and shame in having chil­ dren out of wedlock. Yob said that on the flat lax. he prefers Congressman Dick Armey's and Gramm's proposal to that of Forbes. But he predicted some sort of flat tax will be an important part of the GOP campaign because "we need lax simplicity." He added that he was sick and tired of the GOP being painted by the media as the party that wants to gel rid of Medicare. He said it's just not true. Once again taking on poll watchers, he questions Clinton's supposed popularity. "If Clinton is so popular, why have 185 Democratic public officials changed parties?" RONNA ROMNEY, continued from page 1 years, mothers have needed to work. •’Seventy percent of all their money goes to taxes and day care,” she said. She added dial people in the women's lib movement think it’s great that women arc go­ ing to work, but some do hard labor for very little pay and probably would rather be home with their children. The best thing to do. she said, would be to let the sates take over administration of welfare to see if they can get people off it. Churches and other charities might be able to help some of the people so they don’t have lo rely on it. ’’Once upon a time, people took care of each other,” she said. "If every church each took one family that needed help, some of the problems could be lessened.” She said she realizes that this may not be possible, however, because government went into the business of charity and took the responsibility away from the people. "People don't know what charity is any more,” she said. "Charity is no longer chari­ ty, it is being taxed." Some people in larger cities come from two generations of welfare. They come to this country and speak very little English who need to be educated so they can get jobs. "The question." she said, "is how do wc direct that money, it will take a while to teach people enough to be able to get jobs.'' This is a long-term project that should in­ clude educating them and requiring them to be educated. She added that help can be offered to take care of their kids while they receive the education. Requiring them to have jobs is another idea. "If they can't get them on their own. we should help them. " she said. She said she differs from her primary oppo­ nent, Nicholson, in that she is a "true move­ ment conservative" and believes that the government is off course. He believes that problems can be solved by giving money. She is pro-life and he is pro-choice on the abortion question. He contributes heavily to Democratic Party politics. She said she believes in going back to sim- Area woman arrested for shooting husband by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A Johnstown Township woman was ar­ raigned on charges of attempted murder Monday after shooting her husband. Shirley Henderson. 41. who lives on Fine Lake, was arraigned March 4 on charges of attempted murder/homicidc and felony firearms. A $100,000 cash or surety bond was set. She allegedly shot her husband several times after a domestic situation early the same morning, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The victim. John Lenz, had multiple gun shot wounds, but the injuries were not con­ sidered life threatening. After the shooting, he drove himself to Leila Hospital in Battle Creek and was transferred from there to Community Hospital, also in Battle Creek. The cause for the shooting was not dis­ closed. The two had been in the process of getting a divorce, and had appeared in court for divorce proceedings last Thursday. Sheriffs officials saki. They were still living together at the time of the shooting. The Sheriffs Department said a small cal­ iber handgun was used in the shooting. A pre-exam hearing for Shirley Henderson has been set for March 13. It is the second shooting on Fine Lake in four months. The first, in November, also stemmed from a domestic situation, in which David Brauer. 40. killed his wife. Kathryn Brauer. 37. pie family values in which people helped each other as individuals instead of through the government. "I am not a pacifist. 1 believe you have to fight for the things you believe in.” she said. Individual responsibility and work ethic also are important for this country, she said. She said she does not believe that one day society will become one world government. "The United States exists for a reason," she said. "The world is a better place because wc are here. ” She added that a nation is judged by how it treats its weakest members, but this country does not have to lower its standard of living so the rest of the world can rise. "I believe that we are part of a movencmt to redirect the country." she said. She said that her views and Pat Buchanan’s are similar. They both believe in similar life and family issues and have the same views about the tax system. Their stands on protectionism, she said, dif­ fer because he takes a hard stand on it and she feels that it may be loo stiff. "I think he has been misrepresented.” she said. She added, however, that he probably will not take the nomination because he does not have the resources. Romney said she has changed through the process of running for the Senate and fights to get home to her daughter. Christina, al night. She added that she still does most of the things that regular mothers do. but does not have as much time to do them as well. The country, she said, needs women's voices in legislative bodies because they pro­ vide different ways of looking at things. "One thing that makes this country great is that women worked shoulder to shoulder with men for years though they did not have titles.” she said. "They were important in the |J ■ L Personal Lines Risk Manager The date for opening bids for the Kellogg Community College satellite building in Hastings has been changed. Bids for the project will be opened at 2 p.m. Friday. March 8 in the com­ munity room at the Courts & Law Building in Hastings. Ronna Romney eyes of the nation are on Michigan We re light years ahead." Congressman Vem Ehlers, who represents Hastings and nearly half of Barry County in the Third District, also told the audience, that he joins Yob in supporting Dole. "Bob Dole is an exceptional person." he said "We need people of g(xxi character run­ ning this country. We need a president of good character to preach the gospel of basic moral values." Other guests al the dinner included 1994 slate attorney general candidate John Smielanka. Stale Senator Joanne Emmons. University of Michigan Regent Dean Baker and Lee Murray, chairman of the Allegan County Republican Party. Chairwoman of the Barry County GOP is Vicki Jerkaitis. New Hastings School Board member named The Hastings Area School System has an­ nounced that the Board of Education's Ex­ ecutive Committee has selected Terry McKin­ ney. 3185 Cook Road. Hastings, to replace Tom Groos. who submitted his resignation Feb. 19. The appointment of McKinne) will be recommended to the board al its meeting scheduled for March 18. and is for the time period between March 18 and June 30. McKinney is a self-employed concrete con­ tractor and part owner of The Hastings and Caledonia Great Lakes car washes. He and his wife. Leesa, have four children enrolled in the Hastings Area School System. Both McKinney and his wife have been ac­ tive in the Southeastern Elementary School and Hastings Middle School Parent-Teacher Organizations way this nation was shaped." She said she also believes that it is the job of every American not to violate the constitution. "No one functions well unless they function with freedom." she said. In order to attempt to solve some of the pro­ blems facing this country, she said, "We need a joint venture with good people who are will­ ing lo help.” "However, we don’t know the answers." she said. She added that character in office is needed and some different spokespersons in Washington. "When something goes wrong, we can’t say that this is just politics, it is just wrong.” she said. Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies Commercial Rtsk Office Manager he asked. "Why are so many Democrats run­ ning like rabbits from him? Why have 800 scats that used lo be Democratic been won by Republicans? "Because voters have gotten smarter," he answered. Meanwhile, he said, the Democrats picked up one scat in Congress recently with the successor to U.S. Senator Robert Packwood from Oregon "They've won one scat (that used to be held by a Republican) and they say that's a turning point in this country." Yob said with more than e touch of sarcasm. The GOP leader said he hopes Clinton comes to Michigan lo campaign this year because it's the best thing that could happen lo Republican candidates, just as in 1994. He concluded by telling local Republicans, "Convince yourselves that you can win. We’ve got to have a positive altitude. Wc need to take back the White House and Bill Clinton's the only thing that's stopping us." Master of Ceremonies Terry Geiger, a state legislator who represents all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County in Lansing, echoed Yob's call lo unity. "It is important that we all walk out of that primary (March 19 in Michigan) arm in arm. together." he said. Geiger added. "I'm proud lo be a part of the majority (party in Michigan)," he said. "The KCC bid opening changed to March 8 For YOU! B Republican National Committeeman Chuck Yob autographs a Michigan Manual that was auctioned off at the Lincoln Day Dinner while Angie Jerkaitis looks on. Pownal Rnk Spenalnl M Q Personal Risk Specialist Mi Communication With People A or? >__ Who CARE r Indiana Insurance Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pat Buckland, Sales SUNDAY 11 AM-4 PM �Pane 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1996 Jrrj Letters from our readers...* Abortions are retroactive birth control Asphalt plant misconceptions are many 7b The Editor: Coffee shop gossip and environment horror stories being circulated about the asphalt plant have no basis in fact. The proposed plant location in the Drake Pit in Baltimore Township is about the most isolated location that could be found in Barry County that has available gravel. It is at least 3/8 mile from any residence and not in anyone’s back yard. The drying and mixing process does not use water, so there will be absolutely no threat to the groundwater or wetlands. Waler wells in the area will in no way be jeopardized. Dust from drying the aggregate is trapped in a “baghouse’' which is similar to a giant vacuum cleaner and recycled into the asphalt mix. There is less dust from this process then gravel crushing and we have had no com­ plaints on our crushing. The heavy liquid asphalt used in the mix will not penetrate into the ground. If spilled, it solidifies and is easily picked up with no risk of groundwater contamination. Any fumes from the heated asphalt are col­ lected and recycled through the dryer. Even where the trucks are loaded is enclosed to trap any fumes from the mix being dumped into the trucks. As to road damage from the loaded trucks, there will be less overall damage because the average haul distance will be 10 miles less per round trip. Also, the paving season is approx­ imately three months duration in the summer, when the frost is all gone and the mad base and subbase is at its strongest. The noise of back-up alarms is unavoidable because they are a safety requirement man­ dated by OSHA. The natural gas line installed on Dowling Road to the Drake Pit driveway did not cost the county or Road Commission anything. The gas company increased the size of the line and extended it at their own expense because an asphalt plant would be a preferred customer with the large volume of gas it would use. The one mill/levy would be for one year on­ ly for the initial purchase of the plant and would not be renewed. The asphalt mix would not be sold to private contractors. It will be used solely for the county roads and streets in the incorporated cities and villages in Barry County. Today’s asphalt plants must meet the most stringent EPA and DNR regulations, assuring there is no public health hazard. The township boards realize the importance of a dependable, reasonably priced supply of quality asphalt. To date, 15 of the 16 Townships in the County have passed resolu­ tions of support for the millage. In summation, a county owned asphalt plant will: 1) Save the taxpayers over $200,000 per year over the next 20-30 years (not a bad in­ vestment for a millage that will raise approx­ imately $850,000) 2) Make the overall operation of the Road Commission more efficient and enable us to provide better service in other areas. 3) In no way be a health hazard to people or the environment. 4) Provide smoother and safer travel on the county's 561 miles for paved road. These are all facts that can be With the current political climate in Lans­ ing. we will not receive a gas tax increase to maintain our roads. If we do not help ourselves, road conditions will continue to Jack L. Kineman. Engineer-Manager. Barry County Road Commission Let’s not bury Hastings in garbage Inmate sees error of his conduct To The Editor: 7b The Editor: When I talk to people about why they have moved here, titere sams lo be one common denominator — it's a nice community. Barry County I think overall, is a nice com­ munity We get a lot of tourists, who spend money, wc have an abundance of lakes. community don’t have the pressures of crime, drugs, and many of the negative aspects of We are in the center of four major cities, with little pollution. We have a good school system, police force, fire department. The businesses, and the people who live in this community, have made Hastings a better place to live and raise a family. Now comes the County Commissioners with their grand garbage scheme. First, who are these people and where do they come from? Have they forgotten that the people of this community elected them and Commissioners and township supervisors, have no business making a decision that will affect all of us down the road. Keep in mind ih.1t these misguided elected officials want to bury Hastings in garbage; 1600 tons a day over a two-year period comes pretty close to a million tons, enough that if it was put on the streets of Hastings would cover the whole city. I don't know how much money this will put in the coffers, but will there be enough to repair the roads from all the trucks, not to mention the smell from these trucks? Most important, what benefit is this plan to you and me and our children? Calhoun County will take our garbage for a small fee. This sounds like a better idea. Who cares about some Detroit-based company, the world’s largest, as one supervisor stated. This whole thing is a bad idea. Twenty years down the road, as our community grows. I fear this will come back to haunt us, and it will be our children who will have to fix Do we need money that bad? If this goes through, I hope the good people of this com­ munity will fire all those people who voted for it. I would like to see a sign: ” Welcome to Hastings, One of the 100 Best Garbage-Free We can put a stop to this if we really want to. Write letters, make phone calls and let your feelings be known. Maybe these public officials will realize their folly and do the right thing — just say no. I’m on the fourth month of a ten-month sentence at the Barry County Jail, and it stems from a graduation party that happened last year at Gun Lake. I’ve had time to reflect on the party, and my conduct in the events that transpired. As a Christian. 1 should have handled things dif­ ferently. and stayed out of the way. I should have had more respect for the law. 1 now understand why the officers involved reacted the way they did. They were just as scared as we were. They reacted by what they felt the situation called for. 1 apologize to the officers for my involvement. 1 still believe people should stand up for what they believe in, nevertheless, this wasn’t the time or the place. There is a right and a wrong way to deal with everything, and violence won’t solve anything. It only makes things more complex. All this wasn’t worth ten months of my life. All these trials and tribulations have only strengthened me. I found out who I was and where my beliefs should have been at that time. wt'n all people. I hope evei even inmates Thank you Larry (Bonner) Lippert Hastings 7b The Editor: Were you aware Indeed, pro-abortionists deny a woman the one thing her conscience needs, the truth. If they really cared about a woman acting in conformity with the dicutes of conscience, they would not lie about the biological facts, all the dishonest euphemisms like “evacua­ tion of the product of conception." insisting on the most stringent forms of informed con­ sent before a woman put herself in the hands of an obortionist. They would be truthful, not deceptive. Pro-abortionists say that a woman’s deci­ sion to abort her child is, “between her cons­ cience and her God." This is silly, for they really seek to shield the decision to kill another human being from all legal and social scrutiny and judgment, a privilege of privacy other acts of moral significance don’t have. The function of conscience is transformed into the opposite. In reference to her God. not This letter concerns Ann Endsley. Sheriff mon as to improvement of the animal shelter. Ann is for a new animal shelter. The old shelter is greatly in need of repairs. She has a letter of inspection to prove the unsanitary conditions and serious repairs needed on the shelter. Sheriff DeBoer has neither seen nor read shelter which Ann has in her possession. Tired of her stirring up complaints against the old animal shelter. DeBoer told Ann she no longer could work at the shelter as a volunteer. Ann repeatedly asked DeBoer what he would do if she returned to the shelter against his instructions. DeBoer, who tried to avoid a reply, but pushed into an answer, said she would be arrested. As a friend to Ann. I went unknown to Ann or anyone else, to talk to Sheriff DeBoer, to talk about Ann. and of the differences they had between them. Several hours later. 1 returned home my thoughts concentrated on Sheriff DeBoer and on Ann. I discovered a Sheriff DeBoer I’d never When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. Has™gsBaNNER This is to the women who do the shopping and prepare the meals for their family. How many realize that there is a clause in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that eliminates inspection of all products, including food, if it slows up com­ merce by delays caused in the inspection of the trucks coming across the border from Mexico? Another clause indicates food can not be stopped at the border just because it doesn’t meet our health and sanitation laws, as long as it meets Mexico’s standards In Mexico they ase anything from human waste to deadly chemicals on their produce fields. Many of these chemicals are outlawed in U.S. Some of these chemicals are so bad that because prevailing winds drift them into Texas, some babies are being bom with only a partial brain. I’ve read in the papers that Green Giant moved a food preessisng plant into Mexico. Their water isn’t fit to drink, yet they are pro- Don and Joyce Ke&y, cessing your family’s food in it. Many of your cans of condensed froze* orange juice are from Mexico. Read the infor­ mation on the cans. Sara Lee moved a plant to Mexico. Hersey’s moved a plant to Mexico to make the little chocolate candy kisses. * You now can see asparagus with a Dole tag on it. but look on the other side where it says "product of Mexico." fresh from the Adds of human waste and deadly chemicals. Under NAFTA, as approved by your peo-' pie in Washington, it is not only taking your jobs, but also poisoning your family. Have a nice lunch. Yuk! Lew Godfrey* CORRECTION Feb. 1. pictures were attributed to Ran Frye. The credit should have been given to Harold Frey. U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building,' Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. •' 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal < Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick' Tortnela. regional representative. '*’? U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, '­ Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope : Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of * Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, 5 district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring. Cartton, Woodland, Rutland. ' Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth • House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District ' office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) t 451-8383 > Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most ot Baltimore Township), the United States House of'■ Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone : (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) : 543-0055 " President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for< Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. € have known in just a casual conversation. DeBoer, in answering my questions and arguments, has patience unending. He talks without pretense. He talks, making one feel equal to him, not inferior. He talks honestly and frankly. He listens, understands. He looks you straight in the eyes, he’s no shifty-eyed person. He’s quite intelligent, a likeable per­ cellent for all the qualifications and attributes needed in work as a sheriff. As to Ann Endsley, she is a truly committed animal lover. Ann is a good, sincere, loveable individual. She is obsessed both with a long­ ing to return and volunteer at the animal shelter and in having built a new animal shelter. On Friday. March 22. at 6 p.m., in the Hastings High School auditorium, a public hearing will be held to discuss a millage vote for a new animal shelter. Personally. I think a new shelter is very much needed. I hope all who possibly can will attend the meeting. Justine McLean Hastings Michigan Legislature C Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, * phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all ol Barry " County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 What should we do about America mould do in response to Cuba's action? (S1«) MS-MM ■ NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EMor) Elaine Glbert (Aavotarit Editor) Barbara GaH Cindy Smith James Jensen Sharon Miler Mandy HaM • ADVERTISING DEMITTMENT • Ctawttea ads Bcctpted Monday through SconOmmen Jerry Johnson Loretta Farrell Ddtoa: Dense Hower Dan Buerge Subscription Rata: St5 par yawn Barry Carty S17 par year n adfoming comtm 120 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes kr P.O Box B Second Class Postage Pari at Hssbngs. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) “We should keep our “If they (the refugees) "I don’t think it’s right, 'How about no Oiym- but I don’t really know how to settle the Americans should have escorted them.’' is it? God created the 4 Know Your Legislators Shane Towne Barry County Jail. Hastings Public Opinion just below God Conscience and God are becoming the "leal refuge" of pro-abortion scoundrel!. to lays Wanda Franz, who holds a maater's degree in pyschology and doctorate from West Virginia University. 1974. and is currently National Right lo Life President. | If then you want lo be deceived, you win be. NAFATA takes jobs, poisons food 7b The Editor: Shelter issue topic of March 22 hearings To The Editor: God. lalxely suggesting the woman can redefine what's right and wrong, her God changes the rules How convenient. Il also cynically suggests that only after careful thought, and examination of all alter­ natives to abortion, it would only occur because of some extreme circumstance, abortions are done for convenience and active birth control. President Bill Clinton goes a step further? there is no reference lo adoption, and hd manages to rank an abortionist, her doctor j -- v«_ problem. «• ’’We started ft. we should finish it. We sup­ ported Castro in 1959 lo overthrow Batista and then found out he’s a com­ munist. We brought dm on ourselves.” Vieta* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 7, 1996 — Page 5 [FINANCIAL FOCUS Child immunization campaign to begin by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Michigan has a poor record in immunizing children by the age of two In fact, according to a recent survey taken by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, shows that Michigan, with 69 percent, rates Iasi in the nation in immunization protection for its toddlers. In response to that survey, the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPHi has launched a publicity campaign aimed at parents, and especially health care providers, said Nancy Fasano, manager of Special Mark 0. Christansan ol Edward 0. J ones t famw o. Read and understand investment warnings Warning labels don't make best-sellers Most of us avoid reading them because they can be uninteresting and they seldom say anything we don't already know For example, take one of the “warning labels" on mutual funds Among the disclaimers that appear in every mutual fund prospectus is a warning that no one can forscc the future or guarantee results This is not news to most people. But even though people know this tact, they often ignore it. The disclaimers arc pct in writing to enable investors to make better informed decisions and perhaps to protect them from somctimcs-ovcrcnthusiastic salespeople One of the typical mutual lund warnings is that there is no assurance the fund w ill meet its slated objectives. Every fund must clearly state in its prospectus what it is designed to do If you’re looking for regular income, you don't want to invest in an aggressive growth fund — and you won't, if you read the section of the prospectus listing the fund's objectives And if you read the warnings, you will also know that there is no guarantee the fund will meet these objectives. Even though the fund's managers are legally bound to their objec­ tives. they can't guarantee they will achieve them. Thai's a reasonable warning that should encourage investors to examine the fund's history of meeting its objectives. That brings us to another warning: Past per­ formance is not a promise of future performance. This is possibly the most difficult warning to accept. For many people, past performance STOCKS ; The following prices are fre.-n the Close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the pre­ jrious week. Close Change WT&T Mmeritech Unheuser Busch 64’/. 57’/. 697. Chrysler CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical Exxon family Dollar 57’/. 307. 84'**. 80’/. 807. 147. Ford (General Motors trCF Financial 327i 527. 377. Fastings Mfg. IBM UCPenney pohnson & Johnson 23’h Kmart Kellogg Company McDonald's bears Southeast Mich. Gas 77. 797. 527. 487. 177. 119 517. 967> (Spartan Motors 87. (Upjohn 42’/. (Gold 393 50 Silver 5.39 •Dow Jones 5642.42 (Volume 473.000.000 -17. + 1’/. + 7. -’/. + 1’/. + 7. +1 + 17. + 7. + 7. + »/. + ’h -97. + 37­ + 17. + 7. +2 + 17j + 27? -7? + 7. + 17. —4.6 -.09 + 93.21 Immunization Projects al the MDPH. Encouraging immunization lor babies under the age of two is tor a good reason. Fasano said, “since the younger the children are. the more serious illness is " The emphasis has to be on the provider, she said. Fasano said doctors expect parents to bring in a well child lor their shots, "but it doesn't work that way " On average, doctors see a child 10 times by the age ol two. and since it only lakes four visits to complete the shots, health care pros iders arc being encouraged to look al each ■SPINE by Joseph Kramer. MS. W. IIREST Clinical Social Worker Pme Rest Hastings Clinic is an integral p?rt of investment decisions Evaluating a fund's long-term historical per­ formance through all market climates is a good practice. A long track record may pro­ vide reasonable expectations for the future — but even then, it is not a promise of future results. Another important warning is that the in­ vestment return and principal value of mutual fund shares will fluctuate. With the opportuni­ ty for gain also comes the risk of loss. Just like an individual slock, at any time an in­ vestor's shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Additionally, the dividends that a mutual fund shareholder receives will fluctuate depending on the dividends and income that the mutual fund receives from its investments. For example, when interest rates on U.S. Treasury bonds declined, so did the dividends paid by mutual funds that invested in these securities. As older, higher-paying bonds matured, mutual funds replaced them with newer, lowerpaying bonds, therefore decreasing the dividends these funds could pay to their shareholders Investors should not have been surprised, since they were warned this could happen. Finally, investors are also warned that mutual funds have management fees and ex­ penses. These are fully disclosed in the pro­ spectus. Regardless of what you think, no in­ vestment is without cost. While these warnings can be dry reading, they are for your protection. Read them, and if you have any questions. Iiave your invest­ ment representative explain them thoroughly. Understanding warning labels will help you avoid surprises. Will drugs be a problem for your child? Hard question to answer. However, chances are that your child will somehow come into contact with drugs, or someone who takes them. About two-thirds of all American children will try drugs or alcohol during their school years. A third of these will become regular users A drug is anything you take to change your body or mind in souk way. Aspirin and penicillin are drugs and so arc alcohol, mari­ juana and heroin. • Alcohol, in any form, is a drug, and causes the same effects as some other drugs. • Addiction is caused by drugs. Addiction is needing the drug so much, that you can't stop using it. even if it makes you sick, and even if you want to quit. • People who use drugs with needles can get AIDS. • Drugs are so wide spread that you arc most likely going to encounter them before you grow up • When you first encounter drugs, it's not likely to be from a “bad guy." it’s likely to be from a friend. • People lake drugs to feel good and not to think about the things that arc upsetting them. But when the drug wears off. they still have the same problems as before. Adolescents don't want to get in trouble. It's possible to communicate with them about drugs and alcohol, especially keeping these points in mind • Let your teen know that you assume he’s good, responsible, trustworthy, and smart enough to protect himself. • Let your discussions arise naturally: don't force it. • Offer your comments and information non-judgemcntally: you're not saying anything negative about him or his friends or teens in general. • Reinforce the idea that substance abuse is not acceptable in your house As you teach your child your values, keep in mind your ultimate goal. The goal is to not show who's boss or exercise power: the goal is to raise a straight and healthy kid. of...YOUR COMMUNITY cvwy wwHc in BANNER Cal... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! ^LMARV KAV Maxwoa^^rf define V)ur J style ,t free loan of The BANNER OnlyAI At six months, the same series is given, plus the third hepatitis B shot. After one year, measles, mumps and rubella inoculations are given At about the same time, the third DPT and HiB shots are given. Sometime between the ages of 4 and 6. before the child starts school. DPT. measles, mumps, rubella shots and oral polio vaccine arc given in the last of the "childhood senes". The health department hours are every Tuesday from 8:30 a m. to 4 p.m. The first Tuesday of the month, hours arc extended to from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.. and the third Saturday of each month, the hours to bring children in for shots are from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Clinics arc also held in Nashville at the Masonic Temple on the third Wednesday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. In Delton, health department personnel arc al the United Methodist Church on the second Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Health department officials ask that parents bring the child's immunization records with them, and if they haven't started shots, a record will be started. If several shots have been missed, the health department recommends starting as soon as possible, and an accelerated schedule is used if many shots have been missed. There is no cost for the immunizations No appointment is needed. Parents lake a number and it's first come, first served. NEWS NEWS NEWS EXTRA COPIES are available throughout Greater Barry County! child's immunization record and provide the needed shots if the child is not seriously ill. she said. For example, a child with ear infection could easily be immunized. she said. Continuing the education program, the MSHD also provides in-service training to doctor's staffs, with its nurses going into the offices to give the training. Fasano said. In Barry County, childhood immunizations are provided tree al the Barry Eaton District Health Department. The recommended shots for all babies starts before the baby goes home from the hospital, with a shot against hepatitis B. In about one month, a second hepatitis B shot is given. The regular series of childhood immunizations is as follows: At two months and again at four months, a DPT. oral polio and HiB (to prevent meningitis) arc given. ^inan Sharon Pryor IxDEFENDEM SEAL'D CtWSLLTAM 616-945-4375 Gives You More Of Itching to Win? Get Scratching! V hi U xv tik <v • < w hen \ < xi v nnx- • wi the ‘Fun Miip TRt )PK ALE On «<tr Ab*kj t.Lkki K>mk t :t:ix> \mill s.id ihniugh the Insilc Passage tltkl livutl to t.ini.istk tjunls '•|k\tkuLif gLuicrx interesting w ikllitc .md nuK>tx nuinutn* anil plxo where ns k • <Ikt t nnx- slops dim t go Onh (jmnal iwntar* lire natural wimvlvr* •! Klarka with the Fun Ship e\pen cnve Fnjrn tire Ix-st entertainment at x.i tinr dming. pampvnng xtvkc anil all tire talxilous Jeannes tliat luxe nude < .an v I ‘.r > is (nnx- lire onh Fun *4irp tn Aliska YouII xv "In (jmnal i* a Iv.idcr tn quality cniix- vacations Martina •<: Premier Travel $799* 7105 Kraft Avenue S.L (at M-37). Caledonia (616) 5S4-O311 HCarnival nil WMHHTI \R< KI IM. I IM IX Till. UORLlr. Free cards at all Old Kent Banks, the more you bank the more you win. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Monday-Feday 830-600 Saturday 1000-200 Win Win Win Win S 10,000 an interest-free loan free checking for life ii i 74% CD bonus ♦ Everyone wins V4% to 1% off loans Maurnus b -+n mvnt $> ••• -p: i> -. «th tor !ix mHtn! tr.x tint nurtRuKc kunt m.d t< .. ; : ,jn. f.> j«»rinJx ttji«»•.’ ]’• tv jm.mf.1 ties .md ttix- !k -w *• < •' • r-wximum u-:t ■ । " L=J ... iMR*x Cw OLD I^JEMT BANK Common Sense. Uncommon Serwce* • • • ! Kmt.• ■ : • r.-pr.n4 new i um <mtr. ■ »ilotto rvf.rwm.mK m einting Oto Kent kun. .......... *• ••.ur,>.>r ..mt j't.ifrwd In third ;ut!m htx <. het king tor lite mcam ...k •..:»iti tmn* <1 S ; ut.lww->r lunwHirtn iwvnury CD bunuv and kun . ■ card and Otfxul Rule* by lending a lumped, ■ ( all 18OO-B82-JM6 k* mturnuhon ©Oufl «£»f ik �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 7, 1996 MERGER, continueds from page 1 clerk and register offices where the clerk does not administer payroll and benefits. Barry 's clerk's office handles those duties, so ad­ justments were made in the figures to sub­ tract related costs from Barry to make it more comparable to 14 counties in that por­ tion of the study. The cost ranges were $3.50 per person to $9.09. with Barry rank­ ing third lowest at $4.32. In those 14 coun­ ties. only four had combined offices and two ranked higher than Barry and two lower Two other studies comparing State Equalized Value available to dollars spent on clerks and registers' offices arc included in Burd's report. Barry ranked fifth out of 10 in one comparison and 11 th out of 14 in the other. A portion of the report deals with the number of documents recorded with the reg­ ister of deeds and Bany ranks fifth out of 13. with a cost of $8.17 per document recorded The range was $6.58 in St. Joseph County to $17.05 in Iosco County. Burd said there are three primary options the entire Board of Commissioners might want to consider • "Combine offices, keeping (one) elected official at clerk's present salary and no addi­ tional support staff." which would result in a savings of about $43,000. However, he said, choosing that option "would be based on the premise that one or both elected officials arc not presently carry­ ing a full work load." • Keep only one elected official at the clerk's salary with the addition of a full-time employee to maintain the number of hours worked, saving about $20,000. "The assumption here would be that someone other than a higher paid clr'ed of­ ficial. with proper oversight can fill the vo.d satisfactorily." Burd said. • Take the payroll/fhnge benefit responsi­ bilities from the clerk and attach them to the at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 nu. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor •Kp 11 00 a.m . Evening Service at 6 00 p m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 W pm ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Having*. Ml 49O5M Father Gale Johmon Vicar Phone 62J 2050 i Delton) after 6 p m uerkdavv or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. - 1928 Book ol Common Prayer HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 south al M 79 Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995. Kathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10 45 a.m. Morning wor vhtp. 6 00 p m Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 530-7:30 p m Nuncry for all service*. Praser meeting. 7:30 p.m Wednesday HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH, Corner Stale Rd and Bollwood Si . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Res Ihwiaid Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 Morn­ ing Worship. 6 00 p.m Evening activities Wednesday — 7 p.m — Jure groups in various hurw*. Contavt church office for info *ori ihtsc. Wkyrr and-Bibki d^y MtW? church GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. March 10 8 00 and 10:45 a m Holy CommunuMi. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages) Thursday. March 7 — Noon — Community Lenten Luncheon Worship. 6 30 Children s Choir. 7 00 AJsen hirers 7 00 Adult Choir. 8 00 AA Saturday. March 9 - 10 00 First Communion. I 30 Inquirers. 8:00 NA Monday. March II - 7 00 Kotniwua 4 Tuesdav. March 12 — Ol) Mcph Supp Sup Wednesday . March 13 - 10 00 Word Watchers 6 00 Supper. 7:00 Vespers 1 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p m Weskwsday activities 7:00 p m. are Rainbow* or J.J. Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quu (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Tern Btbie Quu (ages 13-19). Aduh Bible Study - No age limits INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mach-xi Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 a m.. Bible School. 10.30 a m . Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday , in borne Bible study Call for location — 623-3110. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Brand way Randall Kartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour; II 00 a m Mornrag Worship Service. 6:00 p.m Even-, mg Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shortey. Senior Pastor James R. Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9 45 a m . Classes for all ages. 11:00 a m. Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4th Grade. 6 00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6 30 Awana Clubs. 7 00 p.m . Teens in Houseman Hail. 7 00 pm. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 l.accy Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnghl (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Awana Program (3 years old through 6th grade) Wednesdays. 6.30-8 p m Teen Center. 7th-12th grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details Homemade peanut brink n—aU^k-. C iVl. r Q U I E D METHODLST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II a m . After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Bos 63. Hastings. MI 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRIS! IAN PARISH. 4887 Cams Grove Rood. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 am Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 6 00 p.m. at the church Bang sack lunch ST. CY RIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3lst Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3M mile west of Paticnon Rd.) Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m.. Commu­ nion Services, Mon., Wed . Fri. al 9 00 am ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGUCAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick al 948-2101 St Andrew 's is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Rove Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry. leader ship training The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — M5-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pavtor Saturday Maw 4 30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 am and 11:15 am. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oeiler. Program'Youth Director Thursday. March 7 — 9 30 am Circle f2. Lounge. 12 00 noon — Lenlen Luncheon al Grace Lutheran Church. 3 00 pm Cadent Choir. 7 00 pm Church Life Committee Saturday. March 9 — 7:00 Ringo-Swingo Square Dance Club Sunday. March 10 — "Girl Scout Sunday" — "Celebrate Women Sunday. 9 30 a.m and 11:00 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship (9.30 service is broadcast over WBCH AM FM) Nursery i* pro sided for both servKTs. 9 50 am Church School for all ages. 10 30 a.m "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 11:20 a.m. Children's Church; 5:00 p.m. Middle High PYF. 6:00 p m Confirmation Class. 600 p m Praise. Prayer, and Singing. 7:00 p.m. Senior High PYF. 7:00 p m Concert Group 45 — Winkler's. 7:00 p.m . Concern Group #6. Semerad'* Monday. March 11 — 10:00 a.m. Staff meets for paryer. 7:30 pm Session meets Tuesday. March 12 — 7 01) p m Lenten Bible Study - Dining Room. 7 00 p.m Circle Lounge Wednesday. March 13 5:30 p.m Handchime Ensemble rehearsal. 6:00 p m Children's Choir (1*1 thru 4th grade); 7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday. March 14 — 12:00 noon. Lenten Luncheon al Grace Lutheran n — 1& WP " Glri Lxider^— Dining Room a WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone .367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SKIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am. Rev Ken Vaught. 1100 am . Rev Carl Lrtchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per­ sonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophcts-Callmg God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationships »nh your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the class that fit* your need*. 4-H. Mondays 6:30-8 00 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00pm at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5:15 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8 00 a m.. freewill offering You are invited and welcome GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH. I formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mile Last of Hastmp Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a_m . Bible classes for all ages. 10:40 a.m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m. Youth Meeting with "Youth With a Message" 945-9224; 6:30 p.m Bible Study for all Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study — Sharing Your Faith THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10 45 a m Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 pm also Nursery available for all verviccs Bring the whole family HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Stapert. Musk Coordinator and Organivi Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free budding with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 am SUNDAY S Sunday School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10.30 a m . Worship 1100 a m — with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru *. Yiatth Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fanu ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 p m . Adult Bible Study and Activities (or Kids 6 45 p m . First Wednesdav of month » Game Night for all ages THURSDAY Children s Choir 4 (M.) p m . Youth Handbells 4 30 p m . Adult Hand bell Choir 6 30 p.m . Chancel Choir 7 30 p m Sunday. Feb 18 — Special mu*K by Sunday School Singer* Wednesday. Feb 21 Ash Wednesday Service 7-00 p m county administrator's office and physically move lhe register of deeds operation into the clerk's office. The drain commissioner would then move to lhe present register’s office and the administrator could use the drain com­ missioner's previous location for payroll personnel. With those moves, "the clerk/register would have close lo the same number of employees to supervise as lhe Laurence R. Mitchell | Cecil May Hops| HASTINGS - Mrs. Cecil May Hoot, 82, of Hastings, passed away Friday, March 1, 1996 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs. Hoos is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Cecile) Lemons of Arlington, Virginia; two sons, Reverend John H. (Stephanie) Hoos of Chesterfield, Missouri; James S. Hoos of Fort Lauderdale, Florid*; twelve grandchil­ dren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ted (Henrietta) (Gillions) Spoelstra of Nashville; brother-in-law, Edward Robert (Betty) Hoos of Traverse City. Memorial services were held Sunday, March 3, 1996 at the Grace Wesleyan Church, Hast­ ings, with the Reverend Alvin Yates and Reverend John H. Hoos officiating. Interment was in Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodland. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. I Racie K. Haller| LAKE ODESSA - Racic K. Haller, age 100, of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 1996 at the Grand Valley Health Care Center in Grand Rapids. She was born August IS, 1895 in Odessa Township, the daughter of Bert and Dessie (Bachelder) Lepard. She attended Lake Odessa Schools and married Royal E. Haller April 29, 1914 in Odessa Township. He preceded her in death January 13, 1947. She was a member of the West Berlin Wesleyan Church, Womens Missionary Socie­ ty and the Cover (Leaf Club. She was also peeieded in death by one brother. Forest Lazard; and one grandson, Terry Haller. : . She is survived by two sons, Royal (Helen) Haller, and Keith (Helen) Haller both of Lake Odessa; oop daughter, Lola Haller of Lake Odessa; two grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Sunday, March 3, 1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with the Reverend Gordon Iocco and Reverend David Henry officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the West Berlin Wesleyan Church or the Lake Odessa Congregational Church. | BettyJ. Pebbles ! HASTINGS - Betty J. Pebbles, 67, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Friday, March 1,1996, at the residence of her brother in Union City. She was bom January 19, 1929 in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Leonard and Myrtle (Rutlage) Hilyard. She moved to Battle Creek in 1929 and attended school there, moving to Hastings in 1953 and has lived with her brother in Union City for the past six months. She was employed at Lake Odessa Cannery, Plycoma in Nashville, Michigan Magnetics and Charlton Park. She married Leonard H. Pebbles on Novem­ ber 30, 1951 and he preceded her in death in November, 1989. She is survived by one son, Leon (Wesley) Pebbles of Kentwood; one grandson, Mathew; one brother, Irving Hilyard of Union City. Respecting her wishes no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funerai Home in Hastings. I Lewis G. Bailie e LMMWhv Reaching Those Who Need Help Touching Us All ** HASTINGS - Lawrence R. Mitchell, 79. of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 1996 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. I Please Support Your United Way. clerk does presently." Burd said The last time a proposed clerk/register merger became an issue was in 1992. when attorney Carol Jones Dwyer ran as a DemiKral for the register of deeds post, say­ ing if elected she would fight to eliminate lhe office. She was defeated by the incum­ bent Republican. Schondelmayer. J HASTINGS - Lewis G. Bailie, 96, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Sunday, March 3,1996 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Bailie was born on August 23, 1899, at Orangeville Township, the son of Jacob and Carrie (LeRoy) Bailie. He was raised in the Cedar Creek and Hast­ ings area and attended Falk, Cedar Creek and Welcome Corners Country Schools. Mr. Bailie moved to his present farm home on North Broadway near Hastings in 1910. He was married to Lillian M. Cary on August 25, 1920. Mr. Bailie fanned all his working life, retir­ ing in 1976 and was a member of the Bany County Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian on September 28, 1980. He is survived by one sister, Ina Colvin of Hastings; nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews Funeral services were held on Tuesday. March 5, 1996 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, with Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Corners Church or Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Marvin L. Siefke I____ Glenn A. Johncodi_______ | HASTINGS - Marvin L. Siefke, age 68, of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 1996 at lhe Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on January 26, 1928 in Cay Center, Ohio, lhe son of Amiel and Julia (Blausey) Siefke. He came to Battle Creek with his family as a small child. Mr. Siefke was employed for over 50 yean with lhe Waldorf/Michigxn Carton/Sl. Regis companies until his retirement in December 1995. He was a member of the Battle Creek Eagles Lodge for over 25 yean. He was also a member of the American Bowling Congress. Mr. Siefke enjoyed working and bowling. He was married to the former Beverly “Jane" Shiria w on September 30,1950 in Battle Creek He was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Ramon and Dorothy Oilman and brother, Norm Siefke. He is survived by his wife, Beverly “Jane" Siefke; one daughter, Deborah Lookabaugh of Lawton, Oklahoma; two sons, Marvin J. Siefke o( Holland; Kevin L. Siefke of Novi; seven sisters, Helen Riley, Wilma Tomlin, Arlene Schragg, Jean Terry, Judy Wentworth, and Arietta Croster ail of Battle Creek and Laura Mitchell of East Leroy; brother, Donald Siefke of Burlington; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 6,1996 at the Royal Funeral Home with the Reverend Morrie Walworth officiating. Interment was in the Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Kimberly Sue Lester ' DELTON - Kimberly Sue Lester. 33. of Delton, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 1996. She was born January 29,1963 in Hastings, the daughter of Sandra Hook and Lany Lester. She attended Delton Kellogg until 9th grade, she graduated in 1982 from Hastings High School. •, She was an active member of the KalanMaoo Victory Church of the Nazareoe. * ■ Her hobby was needlepoint She was preceded in death by her grand­ mother, Patricia Reichel; grandfathers, Leonard Lester & Richard Jelinek. She is survived by her parents; mother & step-father, Sandra & Thomas Phelps of Onaway, Larry & Joan Lester of Frost Proof, Florida; one sister & husband, Karen & Greg Hickey of Delton; one brother, Rob Taylor of Delton; one stepsister. Kate Lester of Florida; one niece, Abby Jo Hickey; maternal grandpa­ rents, Fran Jelinek of Delton, John & Sarah Hook of Tennessee; great grandmother, Myrtle Luscas of Battle Creek; paternal grandmother. Doris Lester of Frost Proof, Florida; several aunts & uncles. Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 7, 1996 at 11 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home with Reverend Michael L. Northrop officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Edward G. Bowerman SHELBYVILLE - Edward G. Bowerman, 82. of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, February 26, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Bowerman was born on February 17, 1914, at Yankee Springs, the son of James and Emma (Butler) Bowerman. He was raised in Yankee Springs, attended school and lived his entire life in this area. He was married to Edith E. Wilcox on February 6, 1965 at McCullem Church. He retired from Hastings Manufacturing after thirty years of service. He attended Yankee Springs Bible Church, was an outdoors enthusiast, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping, but in later years was limited to fishing. He passed away doing what he loved best, fishing. He had a great sense of humor and loved to lease, enjoyed country music and reading, especially westerns He was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. Bowerman was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Perry; two sons, William Bowerman and Harold Bowerman. He is survived by his wife, Edith E. Bower­ man; one daughter, Barbara (William) Hitch­ cock of Caledonia; three sons. Jack (Joyce) Bowerman of Climax, Larry Bowerman of Caledonia, Duane (Maria) Bowerman of Middleville; two step-children, Robert (Janet) Lord of Hastings, Yvonne (Richard) Allen of Hastings; fifteen grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Carter of Grand Rapids, Alice Strumberger of Middleville; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Thursday, February 28, 1996, at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Merritt Johnson officiating. Interment was in Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Yankee Springs Bible Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. DOWLING - Glean A. Johncock, 60, d Dowling, pitted iwiy on Wednadiy. Febrotry 21, 1996. Mr. Johacock wu bora November 5. 1535 on the family farm on Guernsey 1 ake Wrwi Prairieville Township. Barry County the aon at Russell and Nina Johncock. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1954 and attended W.M.U. for one year. He served in the United States Army from 1956-1958 in Germany. He was employed at Kelloggs for six years then was self employed as s carpenter and worked with ocher builders in lhe Battle Creek area for a number of years. He had been employed for the pul twelve years at the Battle Creek Public Schools in the Carpentry Shop. Mr. Johncock enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. He was formerly married to Cheryl Garaa. He was preceded in death by his fate. Russell Johncock. He is survived by his mother, Nina JohnrxKk of Scorn; one son. Gregg (Bartiara) Johrcock of Grand Rapids, two grandchildren. Gregg and Jennifer; two brothers, Norman (Donna) Johncock of Scotts; Keith (Betty) Johrcock td Bellevue; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 3, 1996 at lhe Williams Funeral Home ’vith Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was in Prainevilic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be nude to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Royal Funeral Home, in Battle Creek. |Harry Bruinius | LAKE ODESSA - Hany Btuinius, 83. cf Lake Odessa and formerly of Evergreen Park. Illinois, passed away Monday, March 4,1996 al St Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids He wss bora on January 29,1913 in Detnotte, Indiana. He attended schools in Dexnotte and married Christine Torrenga April 18,1935 in Chicago. She preceded him in death July 12, 1991. He was employed for 40 yean with Commonwealth Edison as an Engineer retiring in 1965. He was a member of the Lake Odem Christ­ ian Reformed Church. He was also preceded in death by ooe grand­ son, Jacob; five brothers, Ben, Lou, Bill, Jacob, Theodore; two step-brochen, Fred, John Bolhouse; one step-sister, Marie VanKley. He is survived by two daughters, Joyce (Rich) Tuitman of Lake Odem, Barban (Wayne) Boss of South Holland, Illinois; two sons, Jacob (Trudy) Bruinius of Evergreen Park, Illinois, Harold (Judy) Bruinius of Semi­ nole, Florida; eighteen grandchildren; seven­ teen great grandchildren; one brother, John Bruinius of Washington. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 6, 1996, at lhe Lake Odem Christian Reformed Church with Reverend Ben Ridder officiating. Burial wu in lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odem Christian Reformed Church Music Department Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. I Byrle W. Potter J HASTINGS - Byrle W. Potter, 79, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Sunday, March 3,1996 at Thomapple Manor. He was bora on February 4, 1917 at Hast­ ings, lhe son of Lawrence and Mary Jane (Sothard) Potter. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hast­ ings Schools and graduated from Hastings High School. He was a United Slates Army Veteran of World War II. He was married to Beulah W. Kidder ou August 20, 1948. Mr. Potter's employment included EW. Bliss Company in Hastings for 30 years, retir­ ing from there. He also worked at the former Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company in Hastings and Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville. He was a Ham-radio operator for many years. Mr. Potter wu preceded in death by his wife, Beulah on August 28, 1981; daughter, Sharon Potter; sister, Glenna Carrubba; brothers, Kendall and Harold Potter. He is survived by his son, Kirk (Louanne) Potter of Hastings; step-son, Neal (Sandra) Wilkins of Freeport; grandsons, Kirk and Scott Potter of Hastings; step-grandsons, Joaeph Gillum of Hastings, Brian Gillum of Big Rapids. Funeral services were held on Wedneaday, March 6,1996, at lhe Wren Funeral Home wUh Reverend Richard Taggart officiating. Burial wu in Hastings Riverside Cemeioy. Memorial contributions may be made 10 charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7,1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Daniels-Haines exchange vows Miles couple marks golden anniversary Harry and Pat Miles celebrated their golden anniversary on Sunday. March 3 with a dinner al Terry’s Tick-Tock Restaurant with family and Mime special people. ' They also reaffirmed their marriage vows with Pastor Wayne Zirzow (father of Ann Miles) officiating. Special singing was given by Harvey Miles. The event was hosted by their children. Brad Miles of Grand Rapids. Mary (Keith) ; Morrill of Arizona. Patty (Carl) Reid of Ohio, ; Harvey (Am) Miles of Climax. Michigan. Gaby (Pieter) Wright, of New Zealand. ' Harry Miles and Patricia Newton were Heather Daniels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Daniels and Rick Haines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Haines, were united in mar­ riage on Oct. 28. 1995 at lhe Dowling Coun­ try Chapel. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Kay Pratt Amy Hubbert, friend of the bride, attended the bride as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Angie Watson and Cherri Holden, sisters of the bride and Sherri Nevins, friend of the bride. Chns McDonald, friend of the groom, serv­ ed as best man. Groomsmen were Brent Haines, brother of the groom, and Jim Best. Dennis Sare. friends of the groom. Ring bearer was Koty Watson, nephew of the bride, and Jordan Haines niece of the gnxxn was Bower girl. Justin Kennedy, nephew of the bride, was the miniature groom and Allison Nevins, was the miniature bride Ushering the wedding were Jay Holden, nephew of the bride, and Mike Huffman. Serving as master and mistress of ceremonies were Jeff and Heather Kennedy and Jenelle Nichols attended lhe guest book. The reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. They couple now resides in Delton with Rick working at lhe T-N-R Machine Shop and Heather at Plumbs united in marriage March 5. 1946 by the Rev. BJ Adcock at the Baptist Parsonage in the presence of the late Bill and Thelma Sprague as witnesses. . He is a 5 year Army veteran of WWI1. serv­ ing in the Pacific Theater, and a retired 45 year employee of the Viking Corp. Mostly, she has been a homemaker. They have lived their entire married life in the Hastings area. They have nine grandchildren and one great grandchild Mary Boomer to mark 86th birthday Mary Bcxxner will celebrate her 86th birth­ day. April 5. 1996. Cards may be sera to Mary at: E4674 Slate Hwy 21. AuTram. Ml 49806 BOY, Cougar Levi Morrow. born at Metropolitan Hospital on Feb. 17 at 6:15 a.m. _ to Yolanda Payton of Hastings, weighing 8 ' lbs . I oz and 19*6 inches long Joined at ! home by Fawn Desirae Morrow, also bom - Feb 17. 1992. GIRL, Sadie Diane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 19 al 8:07 a.m. to Ron and Jean Gibbs. Delton, weighing 4 lbs.. 14 ozs. . and 19 inches long. BOY, Brandon James, boro at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 21 at 7:02 p.m. to Dana and James Robinson. Delton, weighing 8 lbs . 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Lauren Joy. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 23 at 9:47 p.m. lo Jeff and Ann Amen. Hastings, weighing6 lbs.. II ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY. Keegan Wesley, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 24 at 3:17 p.m. to Cher and Bill Brocker. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 4 ozs and 19 inches long. BOY, Joseph Hunter, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 24 at 7:53 p.m. to Todd and Barbara James. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs and 23 inches kxig MAFFr llirMBAF < If you see g Jan Bowers ■ S wish her a Happy 36th Birthday on March 7! 3. Love...Your Friends. Wilkinses observe 70th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Loren E. Wilkins observed their 70lh wedding anniversary on Wednes­ day. March 6. 1996. They were married March 6, 1926. Both are liftime residents of Hastings. Mrs. Wilkins is the former Helen Townsend. Their three surviving children are. Marge Vandecar. Don Wilkins and Susan Straw of Hastings Two sons passed away. Dick in 1989 and Gerald in I960. They have 10 grandchildren. 18 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren Marriage Licenses: John Orton Yonkers. Woodland and Tabitha Ann Dunn. Lake Odessa. Lee Arnold Shumway. Middleville and Lydia Ann Scott. Caledonia Jeffrey Hoyt Wertz. Nashville and Shannon K. Smith. Nashville Allen Keith Kramer. Shelbyville and Shawn Marie Schiero. Shelbyville. Antonia Santiago Torres. Hastings and Kimberly Kay Uzarski. Hastings. Brian Donald King. Hastings and Kay Lee Snider. Hastings. Gary William Ellis. Plainwell and Nancy Ann Bums. Plainwell I'.ducation? Retirement? Peace of Mind? You have your reasons. Rv j recorded message of current rate information, cal! I -8OMLS BOND I-MXM87-2663 by Catherine Lucas Roger and Betty Carey, who live near Coats Grove and are members of Woodbury United Brethren, made their tenth trip to Honduras in January to help build native churches ind schools. When lhe Careys relumed from Honduras in January 1995. they had a request from Pastor Antonio Lopez for funds and a crew to help his congregation replace their church, which had been badly undermined by termites. The congregation of Woodbury with the help of the congregation of Calvary United Brethren decided to raise lhe money for the project. By August they had raised $5,000 by having a spaghetti supper and with donations from the members, help from interested in the area and offerings from several other United Brethren congregations Pastor Brian Allbright and Dale Hanson from Woodbury United Brethren and Bethel Mote from the Pleasant Valley United Brethren were pan of the work crew that went to Honduras in January to build a church in the village of Sambo Creek. The group spent two weeks working, but Roger and Betty stayed an additional two weeks and with the help of some of the congregation, the church was nearly finished before they relumed. The Careys returned to Michigan Feb. 11. The second. March 3. combined Lenten service was held at Woodbury United Brethren Church. The service opened with an organ prelude played by the Rev. Brian Allbright. and after a welcome by him. chorus singing was led by Leona Hanson Allbnght introduced Father Tom Boufford by saying that he only knew the priest at St. Edward's grew up in Ionia, has a dog named Bingo and drives a Toyota truck, and he is well loved at the Lake Odessa Church. Father Boufford spoke about Peter. Refreshments were served in the church basement following the service. On March 10 the combined Lenten service will be held at St. Edwards with the Rev. Brian Allbright speaking; the March 17 service will be held at the Christian Reformed Church in Lake Odessa and lhe Rev. Phil Whipple will speak. Darlene Niethamer recently met her sister. Michelle Spence who now lives in Virginia, in Arizona. To-gether they visited their mother and stepfather, Jim and Pat Johnson, at Fort Thomas. Darlene returned home late last week. Tonya Niethamer is now in Florida for softball practice with lhe team from Olivet College. They will spend ten days in the southern sunshine and will return to Michigan on Sunday. Vicki Niethamer is home from Central University this week for spring break The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, March 14, al the Lake Manor dining room at 7:30 p.m. The program will be presented by Mr. and Mrs. Aves from Lansing, who will appear in Civil War costume. When I returned from Georgia late in February, two houses near the library were for sale One is on the comer across from the Woodland United Methodist Church and the parsonage. The other is across the street form the library and was owned by John Landis. Both houses sold in a very few days On Friday. I went to the Grange flea market and luncheon at Cunningham's Acre and was joined by Audra Jordan for lunch. We had a nice visit and I also visited with Alice Forshey who had cooked the luncheon. Bob and Virginia Crockford spent a recent Sunday with their son. Bob and his wife “Rec" in Potterville. Craig and Katie Crockford Cather and their daughters Elizabeth and Emily and Rob. and Jane Crockford Lambert also were at the family gathering which was primarily for everyone to meet the two-month old great-grand son of Bob and Virginia. Party Crockford Chidel brought Daniel Crockford Chidel who was bom Dec. 23 lo meet the family. Patty's husband. Dr. Mark Chidel is doing his internship at Cleveland Clinic. The Woodland Lions Club and their spouses and guests met in their den last week for a late Valentine ladies night. Special guests were a contingent from the group planning to build a new sports complex at Lakewood High School with donated money and labor. They were Larry and Lynn Hilton. Jay Kimble. Mike O'Mara and Jim Behrenwakl. Lions Bill Ruddy and Howard Ladwig from Delton also were guests at the event which included dinner. Larry Hilton, athletic director of lhe Lakewood District, spoke first explaining how the project came to be planned, what the purpose was. and the projected cost and time table. He said the group hopes to achieve a new sports complex at Lakewood High School with a barn-raising community spirit. To dale they have been given $46,500. $30,000 of which came from the Lakewood Athletic Association. They will need from $150,000 to $200,000 for the initial stage of the project and lhe completed complex will cost $500,000 Jim Behrenwald talked about a similar project at Delton and said the people there had helped by lending some of their plans and discussing methods used Mike O’Mara said he is lhe 'Tail Twister” of this project and explained lhe planned “Buy a Brick" or “Buy a Slone” method of financing that is planned. He explained the group plans to go outside lhe community to companies who do a lot of business in the area to ask for support. He particularly mentioned such companies as Coca-Cola. Amway. General Motors and Steelcase Everyone in the Lakewood area will receive information about lhe project in the Lakewood High School Athletic Director Larry Hilton speaks to the Woodland Lions Club. mail in the near future and will be offered a chance to participate at whatever level they choose. The Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Missionary Society will hold its March missionary dinner at noon Wednesday. March 13. Hostesses will be Evelyn Goodrich and Novella Whiled. This monthly meal is served in the church's new basement dining room for a free-will offering The 1996 World Day of Prayer service was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church last Friday morning. The Rev. Geri Litchfield. Joanne Jackson. Lilian Vandecar. Marge Vroman. Margaret Bradbeck. Edna Crochets, Eunice Eckardt. Helen Wortley, Eunice Black. Connie Allbright and Betty Hynes presented the program The nursery was operated by Cindy Waite. Musicians were Eleanora Pierce and Marilyn Oaks and the sound system was operated by lhe Rev. Ward Pierce. Guests were greeted by Betty Smith and Muriel Pierce. After the service ended, refreshments were served by Audra and Nancy Cunningham. The offering is being sent to the National Association of Evangelicals at Wheaton. Illinois. Kilpatrick and Woodbury United Brethren. Woodland and Lake wood United Method .st and Zion Lutheran Churches were represcried in the group of ladies and few gentlemen who attended the annual service. I Hl BAD NEWS: BMP NaOonat Kkfrwy Foundation CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR SALE OF RADIO EQUIPMENT The City of Hastings, Michigan will receive sealed bids for the sale of used Department of Public Services (DPS) radio equipment. This equipment includes 3 radio base stations, 21 mobile radios, 20 antennas, 1 hand held radio, and other miscellaneous radio equipment. The equipment can be viewed at the City of Hastings DPS Garage located at 301 E Court Street. Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 19, 1996 at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058, at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package. “Sealed Blds - DPS Radio Equipment.” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the Prairieville Township Board on March 13, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, Delton, Michigan, upon the Petition of Sandra Evans that the following portions of Oak Drive and South Line Drive in Prairieville Township be vacated: All of the platted roadway shown as South Line Drive in the record­ ed plat of Hughes Park, according to plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, Page 57, Barty County Records; Also, beginning at the northwest comer of South Une Drive as shown on the recorded plat of Hughes park, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, page 57, Barry County Records; thence south 89° 29’ 11’ east, 170.53 feet (recorded as 171.1 feet) to the southwest comer of Lot 45 of said plat of Hughes Park thence north 03° 48' 46" east, 111.32 feet (recorded as 111.8 feet) along the westerly line of Lots 45 and 44 to the northwest cor­ ner of Lot 44 of said plat; thence south 24° 42' 01" west, 53.63 feet, thence south 45° 15' 18" west, 46.96 feet; thence south 77° 12’ 05" west, 125.26 feet to the point of beginning. Being a part of Oak Drive and of Lot 89 of said recorded plat of Hughes Park. The portions proposed to be vacated are not improved and are immedi­ ately adjacent to lots owned by the Petitioner. Public comment regarding this Petition is welcome. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Campbell, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 7, 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice it hereby given thol the Barry County Zoning Board ol Appeal* will conduct a pubhc hearing for the following TAMED REHEARING OF CASE NO V-8-95 — Kevin and Constance Krupp (applicants) LOCATION At 6968 Garbow Rd on the NE cor nor of Garbow and Robertson Rds in Sec 7. Irving PURPOSE Requesting o variance to erect a detached garage closer to the rood than allowed CASE NO V 396 - George ond Terra Zoerner (applicants). LOCATION On Lakeview Drive off Wildwood Rd. on the East side between Lindsey Rd. and Fawn lake Drive in Sec 4 Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance on setbock* from both Wildwood Rd. and pri>*ote rood to go closer to the rood* than allowed CASE NO V 4 96 — Don ond R.to Anderton (applicon ts). LOCATION At 8216 Marsh Rd on the West side between Lewis Rd 8 114th Ave in Sec. 30. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to replace a nonconforming use (1.0. single wide mobile home) due to o fire MEETING DATE March 19 1996 TIME 7.30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts ond low Building at 220 West Court Street Hostings. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Site inspection of the above described proper ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peal* members the day of the hearing Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance applications ore available lor public inspection at the Borry County Planning Of f«o 220 W Stole St Hostings. M.ch.gon dur.ng the hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m) Monday thru Friday Please coll the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids ond services, such os signers lor the hearing impaired ond audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the mooting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Borry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Borry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Nancy L. Boersma. Borry County Clerk State Street. (3'7) To team how you can help. cal the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. i-soo-chiloren g. Far Um Cimt) H Barry omm roll pusucation File No. EDWARD 0 WHirnc ond PATRICIA A WHIPPLE Husband ond Wife. Plaintiffs. DAVID J EASTLUND ond MARCIA EASTLUND. Husband ond Wife. Defendants Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA Attorney for Plaintiffs 607 North Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hostings. Borry County. Michigan this 22nd day ol February PRESENT Honorable Gory R. Holman. Circuit Judge Acting by SCAO Assignment On the 22nd day of February. 1996 on action was filed by Edward D. Whipple and Patricio A. Whipple to quiet title to certain property described Lots 1. 2 ond 3 of Block Thirty-two (32) of the Eastern Addition to the City (formerly Village) of Hostings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Upon consideration of the Motion of Plaintiffs at­ testing to the fact that Defendants in this action cannot be personally served with a Summons ond a copy of the Complaint herein because their pre­ sent whereabouts are unknown, and they hove no last known addresses, and that publication of notice of this action In a newspaper of general cir­ culation is most likely to give notice to those Defendants and their heirs, and it appearing In this Court that Plaintfill, after diligent Inquiry, has been unable to ascertain the Defendants' and. or their heirs residences either within or without the State of Michigan, and It further appearing that personal service of Summons and Complaint in this action cannot bo mode on some Defendants for the above stated reasons, and that publication is the best means available to apprise Defendants of the pendency of this action: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. DAV© J. EASTLUND and MARCIA EASTLUND. and Al . OTHER UNKNOWN HEMS AND CLAIMANTS, shall on or before the 19th day of April. 1996, serve their answers on Robert J. Longstreet, attorney for Plaintiffs whoso address Is 607 N. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan 49058. or take such other ac­ tion os moy be permitted by low. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgement by default against the Defendants lor the relief demanded in the Complaint filed In this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order bo published once each wook for throe con­ secutive weeks In the Hastings Banner, a newspaper in general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County ol Barry. State ol Michigan. IT IF FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication ot this Order bo made within fourteen (14) days from the date of entry of this Order: and that moil­ ing a copy of this Order bo dispensed with because Plaintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence. ascer­ tain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by moil. Gary R. Holman. Circuit Judge Acting by SCAO Assignment Drafted by Robert J. Longstreet SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (3/21) Ann Landers Computer junkie Dear Ann Landen: I'm a single woman and live with my mom. This arrangement*, works for both of us since we gel along well, and it's a financial boon to me. Mom is nearly 60. has always stayed at home and has never been interested in volunteer work or club activities. Dad is a truck driver and gone a lot. Lately. Mom has been spending a great deal of time on her computer This was a nice hobby for a while, but it has gotten out of hand, and I'm concerned Mom is on-line every night until at least 3 a.m. She sleeps until I p.m. and puts in anywhere from 10 to 13 hours a day on the computer. Her computer is in her bedroom, where she keeps the door shut and smokes two or three packs of cigarettes a day. 1 understand this is Mom's house and it's her life, but other family members are wor­ ried about the way she has cut them out com­ pletely and prefers to talk lo strangers I should tell you she has let everything in the house go. She no longer prepares meals and does no housework and very little laun­ dry. If it weren't for me. th*, nlace would be uninhabitable When 1 confronted her with my concerns, she berated me for attacking her and started to cry. She has threatened to sell the house and move out of town. Please tell me what to do. — Auburn. Wash. Dear Auburn: Your mother s hobby has become an addiction. She is hooked as surely as if it were cocaine. The woman will not res­ pond to reason, so don't waste your time. She is going to need professional help to get back on track. If it** any comfort to you. your mother is not alone. Thousands of people have become computer junkies in the last few years. The only thing you can do is hang in there and hope your mother realizes she has a problem and is willing to see a therapist. P.S. It might help if your dad cut back on his road hours and spent more time at home Share dessert Dear Ann Landers: Why is it when you are the only person who orders dessert, the server brings extra forks or. worse yet. places your dessert in the middle of the table? This forces the person who ordered the dessert to allow the others to dig in. which is not only ir­ ritating but unhygienic My boyfriend, who is a waiter, says he br mgs extra forks to save a secund trip. He claims h’s also a good way to sell more desserts The assumption is that when people sample your dessert, they will order one of their own. I've never seen it work that way They just eat more of yours I find nothing more annoy ing than a server who encourages others to cat pan of my dessen. I ordered it. I'm paying for it. and I'd like to eat it myself. If I want to offer samples of my chocolate decadence. I will do so on my own. What do you say. Ann? Is there any grass­ roots suppon for my Dessert Revolt among your readers? — Contemplating Dessert Forks as Lethal Weapons in Minnesota Dear Dessert Revolutionary As a bona fide out -of-control chocoholic. I can tell you that if you are the only person at the table ordering a luscious dessert, you are going to have "part tiers." whether or not the waiter brings extra forks. If you want the whole dessert for yourself, my advice is to order a second one for the "tasters.” Piercing trouble Dear Ann Landers: My 38-year-old daughter and her third husband split up. and I am now the legal guardian for her two children. The boy. who is almost 18. is no trouble at all. The 16-year-old girl, however, is a real handful. "Greta** has been going with a 20-year-old boy for several months, and this kid is a real nut . He is into tattoos and piercing in a big wav. This is none of my business, and 1 don't care what he does to himself, but he has tat­ tooed a big heart on Greta's rear end — ar­ rows. initials, his and hers, the whole bit. Even more upsetting is the piercing. Greta now has rings in her ears and nose, on her tongue, breasts ana navel and one down south, if you know what I mean. I worry that these metal rings might cause some senous problems later on Greta is not the least bit concerned. Will you please check this out and let me know? — Worried Grand ma in Oklahoma Dear Grandma. The major risk involved in body piercing is infection, but apparently. Greta has escaped that. As for the tattoo on Greta's rear end. she is going to have that for the rest of her life unless she has it removed, which is enormously time-consuming and costly. The piercing causes no lasting problems, but Greta's going to find herself virtually unemployable unless she removes several of those rinp. Body piercing is quite a fad now. but this. too. shall pass. and those who have gone in for it are destined to be stuck with some holes in unwanted places No help needed Dear Ann Landers: Movies and television often portray men as lazy idiots who can’t manage to get a beer from the fridge without their wives’ help. I just want peole lo know there are exceptions When I was married. I did my share of housework — cooking, laundry, cleaning and — NOTICE — To Members ol Hastinga Mutual Insurance Company. Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 10. 1996 beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary Doni miss this great chance to celebrate our110th Anniversary with our 110 WEEK of each calendar quarter during the 110 week term to market rate changes. C.D. Best of all your rate will automatically ad­ just at the beginning Annual Percentage Yield And you may make additional deposits of at least S250 at any time! Celebrate with us and call any office today. Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Hastings High School lecture hall, 520 W. South St., Hastings. Ml on Friday, March 22, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. to hear comments from the public on the future of the Barry County Animal Shelter. Concepts include privatization, millage proposal and renovation of the existing building. The County ol Barry will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon ten days notice to the County Administrator. 220 W State SI. Hastings. Ml 49058 or call 948-4891 CENA's already certified Rates .ire accurate as ol Fee*nary i 1996 and may change without notice Annual Percentage Yield reflects reinvestment of interact A S1 000 initial deposit ts required A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal Kissin' cousins? ' Dear Ann Under*: Please let me know if: there is any state in the United States that: allow* first cousins to marry. We are aware of-’, the genetic consequences of such a union and 4 do rax intend lo have children. — Anxious in > Arkansas. Dear Arkansas: There are. indeed. mfr?*that have no prohibition against first cousins i marrying. The closest one to Arkansas tori Tennessee. nl Gen Of Uh Day (credit Groucho Mux): I must say. television is very educational. The minute someone turns it on. 1 go to the library •» and find a good book. .1 /» that Ann Landers column you clipped'' yean ago yellow with age? For a copy of her t most frequently requested poems and essays, • send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling} to: • Gems, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, n Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, sene q $6251. Copyright 1996 Creator* Syndicate, Inc. .7 A 11 LEGAL NOTICES rue r*o. ^o-aieav-ec Estate of KEITH D. MARLOW. DECEASED. Sociol, Security No. 366-38-2366. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate moy ba barred or al-* farted by this bearing. . NOTICE A bearing will be held on March 2L<| 1996 at 9:30 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hasting* Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw,, on the petition of Jack C. Wickham requesting that’' Jock C. Wickham be appointed personal represer*- * tativo of the estate of Keith D. Marlow. Deceased,-’ who lived at 2730 Jordon Road. Freepcrt.T Michigan and who died February 8. 1996, and ro,] questing also that the will of the deceased dots 4 July 10. 1990 bo admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all1 • claim* ogoinst the estate will bo forever barrod 1; unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and th^ (proposed) personal representative within 4 mcn■ 41 —1 — — —or 4 mi* novice, rsorice * mi nS a*.* me ooie oi puo<Ku>)ofi is further given that the estate will then bo assign"od to entitled persons appearing of record. *» February 20. 1996 Rkhcrd J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway _ Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945*3495 JACK C. WICKHAM *T By Richard J. Hudson 7575 Usbome Road Lake Odessa. MJ 48B49 (3/7) County of Barry Notice of Public Hearing Regarding The Bony County Animal Shelter First and second shifts, varied hours available, if not Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC changing diapers. After my wife divorced me. I had custody of our two children. I worked 12 hours a day. seven days a week, al a hotel I took my children to school every day. picked, them up and did all of our cooking, droning; and laundry. I did everything to make those children hap-; py They were very good students, well-; adjusted, with no behavioral problems. ; 1 just wanted you to know that some men; can get their own sodas from the fridge, raise; their children and have a complete and happy' life without a wife. The only thing I missed was having another adult to hold the sheets at one end so I could told them properly. - Self­ Sufficient in North Miami. Fla. Dear S.S. in N.M. — You sound like a real catch to me. It's surprising that nobody has snagged you. I'm glad you didn't give me your address because a lot of women are go­ ing to ask for h. and I'm able to say I don’t know. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification Excellent employ­ ment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field All shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6 55 per hour Classes start March 19 and end April 3 The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00AM until 4 30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6 15AM until 3:00PM If you are interested in tak:ng this class please come to Thorn apple Manor between 8 00AM and 4 30PM Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before March 15 1996 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calk, please THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE Estate of WILLIAM L SCUDDER. DECEASED. Social Security No. 370-10-8722. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate moy bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE A bearing will be held on March 27. ' 1996 at 9:30 a.m. in the probate courtroom,. Hasting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Show on the petition of Hasting* City Bonk requesting that Hasting* City Bonk bo appointed personal" representative ol the Estate of WILLIAM L. SCUD DER who lived ot 704 West Madison Street, i Hastings, Michigan and who died February 22. 1996. and requesting also the will of lhe deceased dated February 12. 1991 bo admitted to probate. It is also requested that the heir* ot law o* said-, deceased bo determined. Creditors ol the deceased are notified that oil claim* against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal, representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon-, ths ol the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. February 28. 1996 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056 (616) 945-3495 HASTINGS CITY BANK By: Richard J. Hudson 150 W Court Hasting*. Ml 49058 (3/7) (616) 945-3495 EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throushoat Greater Barry County! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1996 — Page 9 ftom Time to Time... The Slater Mission’s neighbors by Joyce Weinbrecht The following article, written by Charles A. Weusert, appeared in the Hastings Banner Aug. 3. 1911. Mr. Weissert was a member of the Hastings Banner staff. He conducted an interview with Philip Barber, who had lived near the Slater Mission al Cressey and knew the Indians, in­ cluding Chief Noonday. He also was well ac­ quainted with lhe Slater family. The Barber farm in Prairieville Township was part of the original 1.000 acres purchased by Leonard Slater for his mission. Mr. Barber had been bom in New York state in 1829 and came to Michigan in 1843. In 1844, his father located at Cressey close to the Mission. Charles Weissert writes: "Just when the United Stales was aroused to its duty to the Red Men. we do not pretend to say. but so far as we know one of the earliest efforts toward giving Indian children the advantages of schools combined with teaching Indians to till the soil and care for themselves, was made in Praireville Township by Leonard Slater, a Baptist mis­ sionary. He first started his mission at Grand Rapids in the early 1830s and in about 1838 he moved his Mission to Prairieville near the present site of Cressey. The Grand Rapids ef­ fort was abandoned because the white men were rapidly locating there and the firewater brought by the palefaces was destructive to the lives and morals of Slater’s converts. “On his farm, near Cressey, in Prairieville Township, there is now (1911) living one who was very well acquainted with Leonard Slater, knew the Indians who lived at the Slater Mission, and has such valuable infor­ mation concerning that early attempt to civilize the Indians of Michigan that the writer (Charles A. Weissert) visited him a few weeks ago for the purpose of having him give us lhe benefit of his recollections of the Slater Mission. Philip Barber was bom in the state of New York in March 1829, and came to Michigan with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Aipheus Barber, in 1843. They lived for about a year on Gull Prairie, later moving on to the farm in Cressey where Mr. Barber now resides. Of the latter's large farm of 240 acres are what was then known as "Indian Land.' that is, it was once owned by Indians connected with the Slater Mission. •*The history of this Indian land was as follows: Calvin Hill bought from the govern­ ment a tract of 1000 acres, comprising 240 acres of Mr. Barber’s farm, all of the Warren Fisher farm, also all of the John Holden and Doolittle farms Leonard Slater, the mis­ sionary. purchased this 1.000-acre tract from Mr. Hill. Mr. Barber has the original deed from the government to Calvin Hill and the mortgage given by Slater to Hill for part of the purchase money. Slater was sent out by the Baptist Mis­ sionary Society of Massachusetts as a mis­ sionary to the Indians of Michigan He was an intelligent, honorable, self-sacrificing, Chris­ tian man. He started his benevolent work at Grand Rapids. The rush of white settlers to that point and the consequent demoralization of the Indians, led him to abandon Grand Rapids and to establish what was long known as the Slater Mission in Prairieville Township, thinking, no doubt that he would Philip Barber House circa 1910. thus take his Indian converts away from the greedy whites who sold them liquor, and so thinking that he could educate their children. “Another purpose was undoubtedly to teach the Indians how to till the land and be self supporting. So he bought the Calvin Hill tract, and sold it on easy terms in lots from 10 to 20 acres to the Indians, who were members of the Ottawa tribe. The Indians built log houses on their little farms and made crude at­ tempts to culivate lhe land. Aside from the Missionary Society paid Slater for his work, lhe national government paid him $300 a year, for teaching the Indian children. "The government also, for several years employed a white man to teach the Indians how to farm. Mr. Barber's brother. John was so employed for four years by the govern­ ment. He worked hard, but his success at in­ teresting most of the Indians in farming was far from encouraging. Nevertheless, the at­ tempt was seriously made in Prairieville in lhe early 1840s, by lhe government of the United Slates to instruct Indians in tilling the soil at the Slater Mission. This is worth remembering. “Mr. Barber well remembers the Indian settlement, the missionary after whom it was named, his family consisting of a wife, three sons and three daughters. Of them two are still living (1911) Brainard Slater, an inmate of Soldier’s Home at Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Masoiftyktfctes of'Kalamazoo. The Mission House, which stood on the Holden farm, was taken down and moved to Kalamazoo by Leonard Slater, after the mission was aban­ doned, and there set up again and his daughter’s family resided therein for several yean. The Prairieville Mission was maintain­ ed for about 12 yean after the Barbers located there. The old building still stands on West Water Street in Kalamazoo. “When lhe Barbers moved to Prairieville. Philip was a lad of 14 yean. He can recall that lhe Slater Mission was to him a most in­ teresting place, and he frequently attended the Sunday services and sessions of the week-day school, held in the same building. In 1843 there were about 20 Indian families at the mis­ sion. When Slater ceased his work, the few remaining Indians moved lo the reservation in the vicinity of Ml. Pleasant in Isabella Coun­ ty. As the white men had bought all the In­ dians lands in Prairieville and many of the In­ dians had died or moved away, it was thought best to give up the mission. Detailed map of area where the Slater Mission once stood. "The Chief of Ottawas was Noonday, who was converted by Slater at Grand Rapids, and came with lhe missionary to Prairieville. He was a man of strong personality, a capable leader. During the War of 1812 he sided with the British and led in an attack made by the Ottawas on Buffalo, which he captured and which was said lo have been burned by his order although he denied that charge. “Mr. Barber’s father. Aipheus. was a member of the American Army which march­ ed to Buffalo, hoping to save the town, but ar­ rived too late. This aged chief lived on a little piece of land which is now a pan of the Holden farm. There he died. His unmarked grave is near what is now the east and west road running through Cressey (Cressey Cor­ ners). Mr. Barber thinks that he could locate it even now. “Il seems a pity that the last resting place of this famous chief is not properly marked. It certainly should be. (1996, the grave is now marked with a marble marker.) “Noonday was succeeded by Mashka, whom Mr. Barber remembers as a fine type of Indian manhood, a sincere loveable Christian. His log house stood on Warren Fisher’s farm, and was a comfortable home. There he resid­ ed until the mission was abandoned. Mr. Fisher kept the house as long as he could, but the logs began to rot. and he cut them up for t‘ircv.(KKl three years ago. Mr. Barber used two of the Indian's log houses for stabfes and storage. “Mashka had a good orchard, which was on the Fisher farm; but as it long ago ceased to be useful, it was cut down. Mashka liad two children who were educated at the Slater Mis­ sion, a son, who served in the Umdn Army through the Civil War, and a daughter. Mashka, himself, went with the Ottawas to Isabella County. “On the Barber, Fisher and Holden farms were a number of Indian graves, but they can not be located. The Indians marked the resting places of their dead in a peculiar way. They would cut several poles a little longer than the grave. These were for the sides of the grave. The ends were made from poles also, the first one being a little wider than the grave, and the remaining ones each shorter than the others, commencing from the ground. This the ends would be straight, and the sides would be slanting. These pole markers would be built up to the height of 18 inches or two feet. What if any, significance attached to this method of marking, Mr. Barber did not know. On the border of Indian Lake, on Mr. Barber’s farm, was a field cleared and cultivated by the Indians before he located there, where the squaws raised what was call­ ed “squaw com.” Since Mr. Barber's father and himself had owned the land, nothing was done with this field, and it grew up to second growth oak and hickory mostly. There is now some fine timber on this piece of land, and Mr. Barber told the writer he could get several pieces of 10x10 square timbers 50 feet long from the woods on this land, all of which had grown from the acorns in the 65 years since he located there. “Mr. Barber frequently attended the Sun­ day services at the mission, which were held at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, but sometimes were held Sunday afternoons. There was a fine Indian choir, led by an educated Indian named Jonathan. Emily Slater, who was the first while child bom in Grand Rapids, was a member of the choir. The singing was in the language of the Ottawas. with which Emily was as familiar as if she were a member of the tribe. She had always lived with these Indians. “Slater usually preached in the Indian tongue, but if there were several white people in his congregation he would speak in English and an Indian interpreter, named Joseph, who was well educated, interpreted his words to lhe Ottawas. The services were very orderly, and lhe Indians were most attentive listemers. Mr. Barber frequently heard Slater when he preached in the Indian dialect, and he came to understand many things the preacher was endeavoring to impress. “Knowing the Indian idea of Heaven was that it was a great and happy hunting ground, abundantly supplied with game, the mis­ sionary played much upon the idea. He would illustrate his meaning by drawing an im­ aginary bow. and shooting an imaginary ar­ row. When he did this, the Indians were in­ tensely interested "When the United States purchased the Northwest Territory from the Indians it agreed to pay each member of the tribe, large or small. $10 a year for a term of years, the last payment being made sometime in the 1850s. The Indians were paid this $10 always in silver money dollars, halves and quarters, about the middle of October. A government Francis Holden home. agent visited lhe Slater Mission and saw to the distribution of the money. “Immediately after this the meanness and selfishness of some of the whites was shown. They would bring whiskey as near to the mis­ sion as they dared, and coax the Indians to buy. Inside of 48 hours, nearly all the red men and squaws had parted with their money, and were beastly drunk. They were generally very quarrelsome with each other at such times. “Mr. Barber can remember a half breed named Louis Generaux. who lived at the mis­ sion. He was a powerful man, weighing fully 200 pounds and at one time when drunk he threw his father-in-law. an aged Indian, incu a huge log fire, causing his death. Generaux was imprisoned for a year by the government after a trial. Thereafter, when he was dispos­ ed to be quarrelsome, a simple reference to prison would prove sufficient to quiet him. “As game became less plentiful in southern Barry County, the older Indians from the Slater Mission would go north into the big forest of Kent and Ionia counties in winter, hunt and trap there during lhe cold weather, make maple sugar in the spring and later return to Prairieville. They had a regular winter camp north of this county, consisting of about half an acre of cleared land. About the outer rm of this clearing were located their shacks, with sides made of bark with a pole frame, and bark roof containing a hole through which the smoke made its escape. The center of the clearing was used as a sort of frolic ground, where the Indians would dance and play games. “Mr. Barber had a vivid recollection of a visit he paid to this winter camp of the Slater Mission Indians in December. 1849 or 1850. He took Mashka and his family to this camp with his own team and sleighs. The other In­ dians went with their pony teams and sleighs. "It was a hard winter, and there was lots of snow. At Yankee Springs tavern the Indians purchased some whiskey, many of them became drunk and then trouble commenced. “It was after dark when Mr. Barber and Mashka’s family arrived at his winter camp. They put out the team and Mashka built a fire in his cabin. It was late when they retired. Mr. Barber. Mashka and the latter’s son slept on one side of the single room, on blankets laid on the ground, and near the blazing fire. On the other side with the fire between them, slept Mashka's wife and daughter. “As the rest of the Indians came stringing in. full of Yankee Springs whiskpy, and disposed to have a night of it. thoughts ofJ sleep faded from Mr. Barber’s mind. The frolicsome Indians cleared the snow from a small square in the center of the clenaring and then began their playful antics. They danced, sang, hooted, fought, yelled and then fought some more, squaws and bucks joining in the hilarity. At last the inmates of Mashka's cabin fell asleep from sheer exhaustion. But it was not for long. Two Indians got to fighting. They finally reeled into the Mashka shack, and tumbled heavily on the sleeping Indian and his son and guest. “Mashka abominated drinking and had no patience with drunken Indians. He was a powerful man and was furious over the con­ duct of the two invaders of his domicile. He rose quickly and in turn, grabbed each Indian by the nape of his neck and the rear of his pants and threw him out bodily, as if he had been a baby, into a snow bank at least a rod distant. “In the morning Mr. Barber had another experience. Toward morning he went to sleep. When he awoke he found it was daylight. The fire had gone out. His bed was frozen to the ground and his clothing was soaked with waler that had come up through the blankets, caused by the melting of the snow by the hot fire in Mashka’s cabin. But his host soon had another big fire blazing and the blankets and clothing were made dry again. Mr. Barber was glad enough to get away the next day. “About 1847. while the Slater Mission In­ dians were in their winter camp and the men were having one of their carrousels, an Indian named Joquis. stabbed a brother of Chief Mashka, killing him almost instantly. The murderer and the body of his victim were brought back to the Prairieville settlement. On their way to the Mission, they stopped at the Barber home. "Mr. Barber remembers that Chief Mashka showed liim the wicked hunting knife, which was long and one and one half inches wide with which the deed was done. It was still red with blood. Mr. Barber also saw the stab wound in the Indian’s breast. “He asked Mashka. 'Aren’t you going to have the authorities deal with Joquis?' “To this Mashka answered simply. ’No. Slater,’ indicating that he would be satisfied to do as the missionary might advise. Slater thought best to have nothing done. "Occasionally after lhe Ottawas left Prairieville, and until recent times, there would stray back to the old site of the Slater Mission, small groups of Indians who had once lived there, sometimes they would drive there, sometimes walk, and came in parties, pair or singly. Almost invariably they would call on Mr. Barber, whom they remembered and always seemed pleased to meet again. And the latter was always glad to welcome them to his home and to talk with them about the old mission, and self-sacrificing mis­ sionary. and the dusky inhabitants who called it their home. "Mr. Barber had many pioneer experiences that were not connected with the Indians. He can remember drawing wheat to Marshall, after the Michigan Central reached that place, and selling it for 35 cents a bushel. He can remember paying $4 a barrel for salt he bought in Kalamazoo. He can recall that, when his father's log house was built, he could not get enough men to lift the logs, after lhe structure was three feet high. He remembers how his neighbor, Frank Holden, who was breaking part of the Barber farm, rigged up what he called a "bull.’ and that with this and the aid of a yoke of oxen, he raised the logs and hitched them along into their pro­ per place into the structure. Mr. Barber can recall going 10 miles to help a settler erect a log house. "Mr. Barber's home is a spacious home whose comfort speaks eloquently of bis love for his family. Here, Mr. Barber, though broken in health, is rounding out his days and. while appreciating what a privilege it is to be living in those glorious times, he is yet ready for the closing of that wr ich has been a busy and useful life, whenever it shall please God to call him. It is a pleasure to visit with him, and one finds that despite his long years of ac­ tive labor and the increasing infirmities of age, he has a keen recollection of the early days as well as a keen interest in current events.” The Reverend Slater, his wife Mary, his daughter Emily, and what would appear to be a second wife. Electa M. Slater (the inscrip­ tion on her marker stales, wife of Reverend L. Slater, bom February 21, 1816. died July 26. 1855) are buried in Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. No record of the second marriage has been found. Mary F. Slater, bom May 10, 1799 and died in 1850 and Electa died in 1855. During the Civil War, Leonard Slater join­ ed the Christian Commission, without pay and was sent to care for sick and dying soldiers in an Army hospital in Nashville. Tenn. He became ill himself while serving in this capacity and returned home to Kalamazoo, where he died on April 27, 1866. Sources: Archives of the Hastings Banner. August 3, 1911 Charles A. Weissert. Years Gone By. Bernard Musuem. Photos from the Bernard Collections. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Nome is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. Apr! 1.1996. at 7:30 p.m in the City Hal Council Chambers 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Said hearing relates to a rezonmg request to change the following property from 0-1 (Industrial) to R-2 (One-Family Residential): City ot Hastings 607 S Mchigan Ave described as the south 74 feet of lot 1034; Written comments win be received on the above request at 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Minutes ol the meebng win be avaiable lor pubic inspector. at the office of City Clerk. City Hall The City will provOe reasonable aids and serwees upon seven days notce to the Clerk of the City ot Hastings, or cal 616-945-2468 or TOO relay servees 1-800-645-3777 Eveni G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 7, 1996 r Middleville wins Division III State wrestling team title Come to think of it... Unity, togetherness and a Stale championship to prove it. Middleville's wrestlers won once nn Friday and twice on Saturday to capture the Division III Stale title before a near capacity crowd at Bailie Creek's Kellogg Arena The Trojans (36-2) first defeated Brooklyn-Columbia Central 45-19 on Friday night ig cam its spot in lhe elite four going into Saluiday's show. Then Coach Tom Lehman's learn kept lhe by Jim Jensen State wrestling title a great achievement for Trojans The Middleville Trojans: 1996 Division III Stale Wrestling Champions. The championship was a goal that this team made a long time ago and never forgot about or never stopped working for. Coach Tom Lehman who has coached the Trojans for 24 yean could not hold back lhe lean following Saturday's title clincher. And on Monday. Lehman's wrestlen shaved his head in tribute to the great accomplishment. Lehman had told his squad that the only way they would shave his head was if they won lhe State championship. His players did not forget. Hats off to Coach Lehman. Assistant Coach Scott Marvin and lhe entire Trojan wrestling squad. Seniors Terry Trudell. Marty Bender. Joel Appel and Sean Crofoot provided the team with great leadenhip and prove that "Those who stay, will be champions." Middleville's fan support also needs to be applauded as there were many area fans spotted in the Battle Creek crowd helping to cheer the team onto victoty. State championships have a way of bringing a community closer together. You don't even have to be a sports fan to talk about the accomplishment and lake pnde in the fact that your city has won a State championship. Drive through Middleville today and you can find mention of lhe wrestling championship on gas station signs or on insurance offices. 1 can't wail to see a Stale championship sign put up near the entrance of the city. For me selfishly. I share what I received from this championship moment with my wrestling friends back in Garden City and give special love to Kurt Benz, a Cougar wrestler who died fighting in the Persian Gulf. Each year Benz and other members of the Garden City wrestling team would come to Battle Creek and dream of being champions. It was a dream and it's fun to see that dreams come true This is the second State Team Championship that I have covered in my journalism career, the first being 1992 when Allegan won the Class B championship Watching these winning moments in the town that I was bom in (Battle Creek) and worked in as a sports writer for some six years makes it especially sweet. Sometime this week 1 will have a bowl of Tony the Tigers' frosted flakes and probably scream "They're great Just like the wrestling here in Barry County and especially now at Middleville High School. •Bill Rodgers. Ionia's wrestling coach and Hastings native, is sending two twins to State this weekend: Jason and Josh McGraw. The junior tandem placed first and second at State a year ago and are again expected lo go far — if not all lhe way to first place. "They are very dedicated and have done the extra things to get to the level where they are at." Rodgers said. "They are very coachable." Rodgers is a 1976 of Hastings High and has taught and coached in both Hastings and Lakewood. He was with the Saxon wrestling team for five years, two of those as a head coach, and then worked with Bob Veitch al Lakewood for two seasons. Rodgers keeps up with the wrestling dominance shown on the mats in lhe Barry County area "In this area of the stale, wrestling is very hot right now." It most certainly is. •This is for all lhe local hockey fans out there (yes. all 10 of you). With lhe Detroit Red Wings skating and scoring like they currently arc, 1 just can't see anybody beating them for Lord Stanley's Cup. (Of course I've said this before, many times) I predict. The Red Wings with its Russian connection and talent at every position, will face the New York Rangers in the finals and win lhe series in six games. And another gambling tip. lake Kentucky to win the NCAA college basketball title. Yes. I'm feeling it — March Madness. Talk lo you soon. Individuals at State The State individual wrestling tournament on Friday and Saturday will include 19 area grapplers. Here is a list of the local partipants and who they will face in the first round. Division II wrestlers will compete al Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena, while Division III wrestlers will be at Western Michigan University's University Arena. Division II Hastings : 135 — Craig Bowen (40-6) vs. Avondale's Brian Davis (41-3); 145 — Chris Allen (34-5) vs. Dexter's Shannon Stahlin (36-8); 171 — Kevin Morgan (31­ 17) vs. Eaton Rapids' Kevin Sattazahn (30­ II); 189 — Jamie James (34-7) vs. Birmingham Groves' Marcus Forster (41-2) Lakewood : !03 — Nick Boucher (47­ I) vs. Carlton-Airport's Andy Gibson (35-4); 160 — Jason Curtis (35-13) vs. Warren Lincoln's Scott Warner (38-14) Caledonia : 103 — Dustin McFarlan (39-7) vs. Oak Park's Marcus Randolph (38- momentum going wilh a convincing 42-25 triumph over Portland in lhe semifinals. Not satisfied just to be there. Middleville grappled its hold on first place with a 36-29 thriller with Richmond in the final. Leading by one point 130-29) heading into the last weight class. Middleville's Joel Appel pinned Richmond's Ray Scigncune in 1:49 to seal lhe Division III title. "All 1 had to was win." said a confident Appel. "1-ast week I got beat out at regionals. 1 knew that we were up by one. so I wanted to go out and do my best." That he did. Appel's win was a perfect ending to an outstanding weekend and season for Lehman's squad. "Our kids are good, not outstanding, but they just keep battling." Lehman said. "They got along with each other all year and they had a purpose to be here. I'm so pleased for them." Middleville scored the first 12 points of the championship match with one pin and two decisions. Kyle Brower (103) won a 6-5 decision over Mike Aiello to start things off and had to fight through an injury to claim the win. Dendel Craven (112) then pinned Tony Russo in 1:22 end Scan Crofoot followed with a 12-6 decision versus John Scheible. Richmond, though, would not fold and ended up winning lhe next five weight classes to take a 20-14 advantage. “They're (Richmond) outstanding and were ranked No. I or No. 2 a’l season.” Lehman said. "I'm so excited I can hardly stand up." Luke Middleton (152) wasted little lime in defeating Darren Palmer, as evident by his pin in 57 sccouds. Middleton's win cut Richmond's lead to two points (20-18). But. the best was yet lo come, as the Trojans exploded with three pins in the final four matches to take the title. First. Ron Haynes (171) pinned Chris Schweiger in 2:07. then Steve Lehman (189) pinned Adam Plagens in 1:05 and finally Appel performed his heroics with the clincher al heavyweight. ti In Lehman's 24th year of coaching. 'Jie wrestling wizard finally enjoyed the sweet taste of coaching in a Stale title. He not only attributed the title lo the team members, but also to his assistant coach See MIDDLEVILLE, conL pxge I h Middleville mentor named to M.H.S.F.C.A. Hall of Fame ] When one thinks about Middleville football. Ray Page has to be near lhe lop of their thoughts. Page. 64. coached football al Middleville for 24 years and did so with a real passion for the game. "To coach football, you've got to love the game." Page said. "If you're doing it to cam a dollar — forget it." Page's coaching career included stints as i 3); 135 — Aaron Sprague (44-1) vs. St. John's Randy Ward (31-14); Tim Soper (33­ 13) vs. Tecumseh's Jason Mensing (42-0) Division III Delton : 125 — Joe Daniels (41-5) vs. Goodrich's Andrew Storrs (48-0); 135 — Robert Isom (27-7) vs. Clintondale's Mark Weiand (44-1); 171 — James Vickery (37-9) vs. Reed City's Ryan Leusby (31-16); 189 — Dan Smith (35-8) vs. Riverview's Mike Rosenick (26-10) Middleville : 119 — Sean Crofoot (46­ 8) vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary's John Smerecki (33-15); 119 — Dendel Craven (39-12) vs. Melvindale's Manuel Canto (39­ 2); 130 — Terry Trudell (41-11) vs Reed City’s Jamie Leusby (15-12); 152 — Luke Middleton (47-8) vs. Milan's Shawn Beaton (27-3); 189 — Steve Lehman (44-11) vs. Flat Rock's Tom Hale (36-11) Maple Valley: 103 — James Egan (32­ 2) vs. Goodrich's Dan Jones (39-12) Ray Page Lakewood to face Sailors in regionals It will be all out war Saturday when Lakewood meets South Christian in volleyball regional action. The Vikings, currently ranked eighth in the Class B Stale volleyball poll, won the Hastings district last Friday with two convincing wins. First. Lakewood defeated host Hastings 15-2. 15-5 in the semifinals and then ousted Middleville in the championship match 15­ 5. 15-3. "They (Lakewood) just came to play and wanted to win." Lakewood assistant coach Pam Mitchell said. The district championship was the Vikings third in a row. Angela Rufner. Jennifer Mitchell and Joni Daniels led Lakewood in lhe hitting department, while Melissa Ruder and Jami Schrock provided excellent defensive work. Rufner led lhe team with 17 kills and also had four blocks. Mitchell scored 12 points along with her three blocks and Daniels spiked eight kills. Schrock scored 12 points and added seven digs and Gretchen Reed had three digs. South Christian will host Saturday's regional* which starts at 10 a.m. The Sailors won their district crown with an 15-9. 11­ 15. 15-8 over Wyoming Park. "We know that wc have to focus and really work hard." Lakewood Coach Kellie Rowland said. "This week we need the community's support." Middleville Principal Henry Dugan shows oft the Slate trophy as Coach Tom Lehman and members of the Trojan wrestling squad stand behind him. Saxon stopper Lakewood's Angela Rulner covered the court lor the Vikings in last Friday s district tournament at Hastings High. Rutner sends a block past Hastings' Anne Burghdofl (on left) and deflects a spike by Saxon hitter Jenae Bailey (on right) dunng the semifinal matchup. (Photos by Shelly Sulser) lhe freshmen assistant, the junior varsity assistant, the head varsity coach, the varsity assistant and lhe head varsity coach for three years. The career started in 1967 and officially ended in 1993. For his years of service and contributions to the Middleville football program. Page will be inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on March 16. He and 21 other prep coaches will be honored al the University of Michigan's Crislcr Arena with festivities starting al 6 p.m. "This is a great honor; something that I didn't expect." Page said. Middleville's participation in the 1979 and 1980 stale playoffs are two of Page's biggest memories. But. equally important are the people he met along his long journey. "What’s most enjoyable is working with the kids and also working with the staff." Page said, "h’s kind of a family type thing." And what docs the Gun Lake native find so enjoyable about football? "I like football, I like lhe competition." Page said. "Let’s face it. winning is a lot of Keith Rhines. Page's junior varsity assistant, learned a lot about the game and about life from Page. "He is probably one of the best rnentors Icould possibly ask for," Rhines said "Some things you don't do and Ray made sure that I’ didn't fall into those holes. Ray was my dad in a professional sense and when I had i problem 1 went to him." Middleville athletic director Tom I ehmwiknows Page as a personable kind of coach. “I coached for a number of years with Ray (and) when your fellow coaches elect you tq something like that it’s a even greatef honor," Lehman said. "The kids loved,,pj play for him — he is a fair and honest man., 1 have a lot of respect for him." £ From 1964-1990 Page did not miss aj single Trojan football game. His streak cam^ to a close when his daughter Brenda got mamed. v "Outside of scouting. I missed one garner and that was it." Page said The football field provides Page and other? coaches with more than competition. *3 "You learn about a lot more out on the.’ field." Page said. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7, 1996 — Page 11 Saxons and Panthers eliminated at district tourney Hastings basketbail fans got a short glimpse of what possibly could be a promising future at the end of Monday's district contest with Middleville at Hastings High Ed VanDerMolen entered the Hastings' lineup with 2:54 to play in the fourth quarter and scored six points, including a threepointer from over half court as time expired. Darnell Day and Mike Sulcer, the other two players brought up from the junior vanity team, also saw action in the final 2:30. Day's big highlight was when he forced a turnover that led to a Rocky Wager basket. Still, that short glimpse did little to detour Middleville from coasting to a 64-45 victory, ending the Saxons' season. Hastings Coach Don Schils is very optimistic about the Saxons* hoop future, but realizes that nothing beats senior leadenhip when it comes to district basketball play. See IHSTItKTS, continued page 12 Hastings' Fred Jiles (24) lets an off balance shot tly over the Middleville defense in Monday's district basketball game at Hastings High. BOWLING SCORES Recreation Bowling League <3 Fairchilds 27; Freeport Elevator 26; Cross' Country Homes 24; Harder-Warner 22; Barry Automotive 20. Cxrllotl Center Excxvxting 20; Woodland Boys IS. Good Games and Series — T. Westbrook 228, 234-647; J. Buehler 523; E. Olsen 514; D. McClurkin5l2; M. Cross Jr. 531; R. Fay 203-550; D. Lambert 532; R Wieland 200; B. Buehler 208-506; B. King 222-568 Wednesday P.M. F.H Parties 6836-3516; Varney's 6716-3616; Mtsfits 60-44; Eye and Ent Spec. 51-53; Nashville Chiro 48-56; Hair Care Center 48-56; Lifestyles 4616-5716; Mace's Fh. 4616-5736: HAS Machine 4316-6016; Valley Realty 4016-6316. High r—ill and Series — B Halhawa 225-510: K Sutfin 216-586; S Pennington 190-536; B Miner 175-468; M Matson 187-466; J. Doter 170-459; F. Schneider 183-464; S. Merrill 178-455; D. Seeber 172-452; S Brimmer 167-422; P. Snyder 157-437; B. Johnson 160-442; D Brewer 149-439; R. Murphy 154-438; D. Keller 154-402; R. Kuempel 176-415; S. Sebastian 211; E. Ulrich 199: Y. Markley 182; R. Reichard 166: M. Brimmer 170; B. Norris 172; G. Otis 461 Senior CHizem Beckwith 59V>-4414; Woodmansee 57-47; Hall 57-47; Snyder 56164736; Nash 54-51; Jesick 5316-5016; Moucoulrs 53-51: Friend 53-51; Brewer 53-51; Kuempel 53-51; Brodock 51-53; Colvin 50164316; Dowding 4936-5536; Otis 4836-5536; Schlachter 4836-5536; Richardson 45-59 Ladies Good Games and Series - P Snyder 166-430; M Blair 156-422; L. Lehman 143; R. Kuempel 167-420; S. Pennrhgton 1804-464; L Johnson 183-476; J. Hassan 153; I. Richardson 175-465: D. Brewer 186461; G. Denny 156-410; M Spoelstra 138; L. Friend 148; M. Beckwith 130; A. Lethcoe 164-420; 1. Seeber 138 Mem Good Games ami Series - P Otis 196-513: D. Niton 151; J. Dull 156: R Schlachter 223-552: D Dowding 164; J. Woods 202-569; G. Young 132: H. Service 176-480; W. Brodock 194-541; D. Mason 178492; R. Wetland 222-533; L. Markley 169; J. Mercer 171472; W. Woodmansee 187456; P. Terpening 186; G. Forbey 168472; D. Hall 230-529; W. Birman 179-508; H. Hawkins 150424; C. Allman 158 Bowlerettes Kent Oil 54-34; Hecker Insurance <7364036; Dorothy's Hair Styling 4642; Bennett Industries 4543. Carlton Center Ex­ cavating 41164616; D.J. Electric 30-58. Good Games and Series — B Hathaway 197495; T. Redman 140; J. Hamilton 168493; S Dunham 177495; S. Gnnage 175481; L. Dawe 166445; E. Vanasse 178; B. Maker 162; T. Chnstophcr 184-513; J. Gardner 145; J. Pettcngill 147; L. Elliston 813-513: G Potter 173. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 6556-3896; Varneys J93444H; Bosleys 57164636: Hummers 57164616; Hastings Bowl 56354735; Lef­ tovers 5235-5135; Le Harvel 5136-5236; Valley Realty 51-53; Lucky Shots 5036-5336; Bye 18-86 Good Games sad Series — S. Sebastian 194-565; N. Totten 170483; J. Lewis 167480; P Godbey 161467; A. Boniface 172463; V. Kincade 168445. C. Stuart 187459; J Rice 174442; B Norris 150442; S. Lambert 154441; B Estep 155421; L. Johnson 174408; S. Salazar 151-398; D Collier 141-396; F Ruthruff 178; C. Clouse 169; J. McKeough 161; J Schneider 146; B Sexson 143; M. Dull 133; J Piper 126: B Bodo 118. Friday Morning Mixed Get Lucky's 7136; Three Ponies 70; 9 and a Wiggle 66. Sears and Service 58. Working On It 58; Heads Out 55; Big O's 5336: Odd Balls 51; Tea Pins 5036; Rusy Four 50; Gillons 49. Middle Lakers 47; Keglers 4435; Gutter Dusters 4436; Late Comets 44; Four B's 42; Four Stan 41; Rocky Four 4035 Mem High Games and Series —P. Toasava 210; T. Rainwater 201; R. Hildebrand 192 504; D. Kcikr 243-633; J. Bamum 226; E. Keeler 267-662. C Purdum Jr. 223-636; A. Taylor 206-612: B Keeler 207: B. Heath 211-618; J. Service 195; K. Meinei 195-503; R Boush 203; S Peabody 235- 641; A. Jenkins 212; M. Lydy 204-520: F. Wilkes 148 Womens High Game and Series - R Brumme 185432; V. Green 179; S. McKee 240-611; G. Mcaney 180-505; F. Ruthniff 236- 578; B. Roush 188. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 57-35; Really Rottcns 57-35; Diehards 55354035; Holey Rollers 5442; Load Hogs 5343; Rebels 5343; Thunder Alley 5244; Alley Cau 5244: Misfits 49364636; Fearsome 4 4441; Rednecks 4635-5936: Freemans 4448; Sht N Swt 4448; Beginners Plus 4335-5236; Get Along Gang 4036-51 36; Dynamites 40-56; Tasmaniacs 3536-6036; Fnends 30-66. Womens High Games and Series - D Kelley 210-547; D Snyder 216-537; N. Taylor I8G483; V. Miller 172476; W. Purchis 157449; A. Hubbell 160419; L. Beyer 145407; J. Highsmith 140-397; M. Bngs 170; M. Westbrook 168; M. Martin 166; D. Vickers 145; S. Craven 139; P Eye 134. Mens High Gaines and Series - C. Mar tin 244-625; D. Vickers 226-618; B. Drayton 214-585: F Mead 209-580; K Lambeth Sr 207-552; D. Barnes 192-542; F. Huey 185-521; G. Snyder 183-515; C. Armstrong 173-502; B Miller 186494; B Hubbell 156466; J. Dclaal III 178449; J. Eye 155448; A. Taylor 197; S Krallman 182; K. Bushee 180; K Beyer 174 Thursday Angels NAPA Girls 68-36; Outboard Inn 66-38; Stylcs-R-Us 65-39; Nashville Chiro 6440: Melaleuca Inc. 58364535; Edward D. Jones 5336-50365: Mitcher-T 4936-5436; Hastings Bowl 4936-5036; Morrow Roofing 44-60; Bob's Grill 36-68; Stefanos 34-70; Riverside 34-66. High Games and Series — T. Redman 180502; A. Kerley 173408; D. McCollum 181; T. Soya 167; L. Watson 163; L. DeLong 183; B Faul 198; P Fisher 178490; S. Varney 182480; S. Grinage 246-604; L. Hewitt 204456; P. Arends 204-576: B Dunn 154; S. Badtoider 158444; S. Snider 177478; J. Hurless 203-509; D Snider 177; B Moody 225; B. Hayes 174; D Feldkamp 146; C. Gales 163; C Burpee 154: S. Dunn 169; L. Tilley 181; K. Farr 167; C. Warren 219; P Guy 189; K. Curtis 159; L. Perry 157. YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County Corporate Games Archery Event Results Division I — first place. Hospital Purchas­ ing Service 1250/400). 12 points. Other Msinstreet Savings Bank (injury during event). 2 points Division U - first place. Viatec (590/800). 12 points; second place. Hastings Fiberglass. (582/800). 8 points; third place. Proline. (566/800). 6 points, other, Barry County Health Care Offices (545/800), 2 points. Division III — first place. Hastings Manufacturing I (688/800), 12 poinu; second place. FlexFsb 1 (683/800). 8 points; third place. Simpson Industries (624/800). 6 points; other, Hastings Manufacturing U (610/800). 2 points; Hastings Area Schools (597/800). 2 points; Pennock Hospital (555/800). 2 points; Hastings Manufacturing IH (514/800). 2 points; Hastings Mutual In­ surance (513/800), 2 points; FlexFab 11 (495/800), 2 points. Penalties — Delton Area Schools, minus 1 point (incomplete team of eligible par­ ticipants); E.B. Tyden/Viking. minus 1 point, (incomplete team of eligible participants); E.W. Bliss, minus 1 point (incomplete team of eligible participants). YMCA Youth Council Adult Floor Hockey Team W-L-T Destroyers....................................................... 2-00 Avengers.......................................................... 1-0-1 Hackers............................................................. 1-1-0 Kow Faroe...................................................... 00-2 Cappot! Oil...................................................... 0-1-1 Computer Dugout..........................................0-2-0 Results Destroyers 7 vs. Hackers 5; Kow Panic 7 vs. Capptm Oil 7; Avengers 15 vs. Computer Dugout 3. YMCA Youth Wrestling The Hastings YMCA Freestyle Wrestling Club will hold its practices Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the South Balcony of the Hastings High School Gym, beginning March 12th. The dub is open to anyone currently in the third grade and up. Cost is $10 for further info call Mike Goggins 945-5290 or Dennis Redman 945-2223. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notes s hereby pvnn that the Hastings Planning Commmion wd hold a Pubic Hearing on Monday. Aprs 1.1996. at 7:30 pmn the City Hal Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mdagan Said hearing relam to a rezonmg request lo change the Wowing property from R-2 (OneFamily Residential) to A-1 (Apartment). City of Hastings Lot 10. Supervisor Glasgows Addition No. 1; Except the north 213.34 loot and also except commencing at south-west corner ol lot 10. thence east 200 leet thence north 76 leet. thence west 200 leet thence south 76 feet to beginning also exclud­ ing the east 586 feet of lhe remaining parcel Written comments will be received on the above request at 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Minutes ol the meeting mil be available tor pubic inspection al the office ol City Clerk. City Han The Qty jxovxle reasonable aids and services upon seven days notes to lhe Clerk of the City of Hastings, or cal 616-945-2468 ot TOO may servees 1-800-649-3777 Eveni G Manshum City Clerk Middleville Coach Tom Lehman gets his head shaved by members ot the school's State champion wrestling team during a special assembly on Monday. MIDDLEVILLE continued from page 10 Scott Marvin, staling "Scott deserves an awful lot of credit." The four senior captains — Marty Bender. Sean Crofoot, Terry Trudell and Joel Appel — had much to say following the winning moment. "It feels great; the team worked together all year," Bender said. "When it comes down to it, everybody stepped up." "I'm still in shock," Crofoot said. "I’ve wailed four years for something tike this." "It's phenomenal, the biggest rush I've ever had," Trudell said. "I was on the edge of my seat." And what was Appel's evaluation? "It takes 14 people and we had a great 14 today," Appel said. CARLTON TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NUMBER 2 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AND COLLECT CHARGES FOR INCIDENTS INVOLVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Adopted. Effective: An ordinance to establish charges for Township emergency services responding to an incident involving hazardous matortM under Put*: Act UK of 1900 (Compiled IX 41.B0M) Add H pftMdR methods lor collection of such charges THE TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN OROAJNS. SECTION I PURPOSE An ordinance to protect the Township from incurring extraordinary expenses resuBmg from the uti­ lization ol Township resources to respond to an incident involving hazardous materials, by authorizing the Township board to impose charges to recover reasonable and actual costs incurred by the Township ot its authorized fire department lor responding to cals for assistance in connection wth a hazardous materials release SECTION II DEFINITIONS a. 'Hazardous materials' include. but are not fimied to a chemical that is a combusliMe Sq­ uid, a flammable gas. explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxx&zer, pyrophoric, unstable reactive or water reactive b. 'Release' means any spiling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, discharging, injecting, leaching, dumping or deposit into the environment. c. 'Responsi>te part/ means any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership commercial entity, consortium, joint venture, government entity or any other legal entity that is responsible lor a release ai a hazardous material, either actual or threatened, or is an owner, tenant, occupant or party in control of property onto which or from which haz­ ardous materials are released. SECTION l« CHARGES IMPOSED UPON RESPONSIBLE PARTY Where the Township andtor fire protection service contracted by the Township responds lo a cal tor assistance n connection wt.i a hazardous materials release, actual costs incurred by the Township or the fire protection service responding to such a cal shal be xnposed upon response parties, including, but fanied to: a. Fees for each pumper required, in the opinion ol the officer in command, to stand by the hazardous materials mddent tor each hour, or fraction thereof, that the pumps are acti­ vated b. Fees for each water tender required, in the opinion of lhe officer in command, lo stand by the hazardous materials incident c. Hourly tees for each additional Township contracted fire department vehicle required, m the opinion of the officer in command, to be utilized in responding lo the hazardous mate­ rials incident d. Al personnel-related costs incurred by the Township directly or indirectly through a fire service contract or otherwise as a result of responding to the hazardous materials inci­ dent. Such costs may include, but are not fcmited to. wages, salaries and fringe benefits and insurance for fiA-lme and part-time fire fighters, overtime pay and related fringe beneft costs for hourly employees, and fire run lees paid to on-cat fire fighters Such per­ sonnel related charges shal commence after the first hour that the fire department has responded to the hazardous materials incident, and shal coatrue unti personnel have concluded hazardous materials incident related responsibiUies e. Other expenses incurred by the Township in responding to the hazardous materials ro­ dent. including but not fimied to. rental or purchase of machinery, equproent. labor, con­ sulants, legal and engineering lees, and the replacement costs related to drsposable per­ sonal protection equpment. extinguishing agents, supplies, water purchased tram munic­ ipal water systems and meats and refreshments for personnel while responding lo the hazardous materials incident. f. Charges to lhe Township imposed by any local, stale or federal government entities relat­ ed to the hazardous materials incident g Costs incurred in accounting for ail hazardous material incident-related expenditures, including biting and colection costs SECTION IV BILLING PROCEDURES Foltowing the conclusion of the hazardous materials mcxJent, the fire chief stall submx a detailed kstrng of ail known expenses to the Township clerk who shall prepare an invoce lo lhe responsble party lor payment The clerk s invoce shal demand ful payment withe thirty (30) days ot receipt of the bB Any additional expenses that become known to the fire chief following lhe transmittal of the bii lo the responstoie party shal be bled in the same matter on a subsequent bl to the responses party For any amounts that remain unpaid after thirty (30) days, the Township shal impose a late charge of one percent (1%) per month, or fracion thereof SECTION V OTHER REMEDIES The Township may pursue any other remedy, or may institute any appropriate action or proceed­ ing. m a court of competent jurisdiction to collect charges imposed under this ordinance The recov­ ery of charges imposed under this ordinance does affect the validity or enforceability of lhe balance of ths ordinance which shall remain m fuU force and effect. SECTION VI SEVERABILITY Should any provision or part ol the withm ordinance be declared by any court of competent junsdtoten to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shal not effect the validity or enforceable ol the bal­ ance of this ordinance which shal reman in full force and effect. SECTION VII EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This ordnance shaH take effect nvnedateiy upon pubcaton following adoptton Al ordinances or parts of ordnances in conffcct herewith are hereby repealed CARLTON TWP Wilma Daniels. Clerk �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 7, 1996 DISTRICTS continued from page 11 "Were excited about our future." Schils said. "The last two years wc have kept only two seniors (on varsity), you're not going to build a program with that. No mailer what you say. district basketball is a totally different atmosphere.'' Middleville played Wayland on Wednesday night with the winner moving into Friday's district championship game. Game lime is scheduled for 7:30 p.m The Trojans' Greg Kolrba scored on the team's first field goal attempt and from there Middleville would not look back. Middleville led 20-11 after one quarter and 40-23 at the half Coach Kurt Holzhueler's Trojans scored the first 10 points of the second quarter, using their quick reacting defense to help set up the points on the other side of the court. Kevin Doyle and Kotrba each scored four points during lhe 10-0 surge that also included three Hastings' turnovers. Brian Brewer scored 11 of his team-leading 13 points in the first half, while Jason Gearhart tallied eight and Kotrba six during the first two frames. Both Gearhart and Kolrba finished lhe game with 10 points and Jeremy Shnver added 12 points "We gave up 40 points in lhe first half; we just couldn't do it offensively." Schils said. Fred Jiles topped Hastings' efforts in the first half, scoring seven of his team-high nine points in the opening two frames including a three-pointer. Neither team could buy a basket to start lhe second half. Hastings missed its first seven shots from the field, while Middleville was unsuccessful on its first eight attempts Middleville eventually won the quarter 9-6 and entered lhe final eight minutes up 49-29. "The offense couldn't put the ball in the bole." Schils said. "Our shooting percentage can't be too good; we missed a lol of easy shots." "We didn't take many good shots al that point either," Holzhueler said. "Our defense allowed us to go through stretches and get away with it." Hastings won the fourth quarter 16-15 with VanDcrMolen. Jeff Storrs. Ryan Gillons, Wager. Casey King. Jason Fuller and Teague O'Mara scoring Saxon points. Charlotte 55 Delton 50 The game was tied 27-27 al half, but the Orioles look the third quarter 17-9 to enter the final frame with a 44-36 advantage. "The ball just didn't fall for us," Delton Coach Jim Hogoboom said. "We made some silly mistakes during the third quarter." Trailing 51-39 late in the fourth quarter. Delton made a move lo get back into the game with an 11-0 run. but Charlotte still was able to take lhe game by making lhe deciding free throws in the end. "It looked like wc were going to make it happen; we sure put a scare into it." Hogoboom said Charlotte will play the winner of Wednesday's contest between Middleville *nd Wayland on Friday in lhe Hastings' district championship. Tyler Jansen led the Panthers on Tuesday with 13 points, while teammate Ryan Vliek tallied 10 markers. The Onoles not only started off the second half well, but also scored 11 of the first 13 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN The City Council of the City of Hastings. Michigan anil hold a public hearing on Monday. March 11. 1996 at 7 30 p.m. in lhe City Hall Council Chambers located at 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 to solicit pub­ lic comment regarding the proposed 5 year Parks and Recreation Master Plan This Master Plan will include Parks and Recreation infrastructure improvement pro­ jects for funding m the years 1996 through 2000 inclu­ sive. Information on the above public hearing and min­ utes of said meeting will be available at the Office of the City Clerk at the above address The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon reason­ able notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or by calling 616-945-2468 cr TDD call relay services 1 •SOO64 9-3777 Everil Manshum City Clerk Lake Odessa NEWS points in the first quarter In the game, the Orioles made seven three-pointers Basketball SCORES YMCA Youth Council’s Mens Basketball C League Union Bank................ Carpenter Plumbing JDI............................... Ag Boys.................... Riverbend................... W-L .9-1 .3-6 B Minor Motor Honey................ Richies Coffee Shop.... Hastings Drill Team... Grandmas Green Tree Bliss................................. 12-0 .8-4 .6-5 .2-9 B Major Blair Landscaping............. 10-2 Petersons............................ 9-2 Lakewood Merchants...... Masse/Bosley..................... 5-7 Mainstreet Savings Bank. Law and Disorder........... .4-8 Cappon Oil......................... -O-ll Results C league — Riverbend 21 vs. Ag. Boys 20; Union Bank 40 vs. Carpenter Plumbing 28. B Minor — Ritchies Koffee Shop 68 vs. Grandma’s Green Tree 41; Motor Honey 72 vs. Hastings Drill Team 58; Motor Honey 72 vs. Hastings Drill 56. B Major — Cappon Oil 51 vs. Masse/Bosley 60; Lakewood Merchants 73 vs. Mainstreet Savings Bank 58; Petersons 63 vs. Blairs I andscaping 75; Hastings Mer­ chants 56 vs. Law and Disorder 55. BARRY COUNTY ...is now accepting applications for interested people who would like to serve on the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and/or the Construction Board of Appeals. If you would like to be considered, please send a resume’ to: James McManus Planning Director 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-4830 The Chamber of Commerce is having a paper drive from March 8-17 This is a good time to rid your household of newspapers, junk mail and magazines. Their semi-truck will be parked at the Felpausch parking lot. The VFW flea market will be held Friday and Saturday, starting at 9 a m. The Lakewood Ambulance dinner will be at Cunningham's Acre Sunday al noon. The community Lenten service will be at St. Edward's Catholic Church Sunday. March 10. al 6 p.m. with the Rev. Brian Allbright of Woodbury United Brethren Church bringing the message. The Odessa Township Board of Review will meet at the Page Memorial Building birth Monday and Tuesday. Assessment notices were mailed during the past week. The Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon Tuesday for its monthly luncheon meeting at Addison's North Inn. The Lakewood Junior High band concert will be at lhe high school auditorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 12. Thursday, March 14. marks the dale for three evening meetings. There will be a bond hearing al Lakewixxl High School at 7 p.m. Al the same hour, the Parks Advisory Board will meet at the Page Building. At 7:30 p.m.. the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet al Lake Manor. The feature of the evening will be the ap­ pearance of Mr. and Mrs. Aves of Lansing with their Civil War costumes and the story thereof. When will the ice break up on Jordan Lake? It is within memory that the Jaycees used to raise some funds by taking guesses (for a fee) on when a car minus its motor on the ice would sink lo the bottom. It would later be rctne’-ed The Sage of the Shoreline has reported a year ago thai in 1983 and 1976 the CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES BID FOR SALE OF LIGHT DUTY TRACTOR The City of Hastings. Michigan, will accept bids for the sale of one (I) 1985 Ford Model 1210 four wheel drive tractor. This tractor can be inspected at the Department of Public Services Garage locat­ ed at 30! E. Court Street in Hastings. Michigan. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. March I9.1996 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly. Bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will, during its regularly BARRY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION scheduled Council meeting on March II, 1996 at 7:30 pjn.. receive public comments Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Parks and on the proposed City Facilities/Property Evaluation and Master Plan. A copy of the Recreation Commission will meet on: Plan is available for viewing at the City Clerk's Office, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. Questions regarding said Plan should be directed to the City Manager at said address or by calling (616) 945-2468. Said Council Meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice Monday, March 18,1996 7:30PM Barry County Courts & Law Building Community Room 229 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml to hear comments on the 1996 Barry County Parks & Recreation Plan and the DNR Grant applications for funding. The plan and grant arc available for review at Charlton Park. 2545 S. Chariton Park Road. Hastings, and written comments may be sent lo Charlton Park to the Clerk of the City of Hastings or call (616) 945-2468. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk City of Hastings Announcement of Position Available DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES - OPERATOR-3 Requirements for this position shall include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid drivers license acceptable in lhe Sta’e of Michigan. Application and a full job description are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Submit application or resume lo lhe Office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through March 18. 1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on lhe basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, age ot disability. NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW The Hastings Board of Review will meet Tuesday. March 5 1996 to organize Meeting to hear appeals will be held at Hastings Charter Township Hall. Monday March 11. 1996 9 am to Noon; 1 pm to 4 pm and Tuesday March 12. 1996 9 am to Noon; 1 pm to 4 pm, also any other days deemed necessary to equalize: Property assessment ratio & factors: Cla«a Ratio Multiplier Agriculture 46.35 1.0967 Commercial 46.46 1.1050 Industrial 50.00 1.0000 Residential 46.26 1.1089 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Supervisor seven days prior to the first meeting. Write Richard Thomas. 885 River Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 or call 616-948-9690 or 616-945-3791. RichaVdC Thomas. Supervisor Hastings Charter Twp 885 River Rd CKCDfT fiKOSUM spccmusts We Refinance • Easting Modgoges • Lend Controct; • Battoon Payments Due • Post Due To<es • Divorce Settlements • Cosh Ou» Penial Properties ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 Elvin E. East. Secretary Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission Posted March 4.1996 HAWTHORNE MARINE March is here ! Time to bring in your motors for spring tune-ups ! BEAT THE RUSH and come see us now. 1996 motors are also in and ON SALE but going fast I CALL FOR PRICES I HAWTHORNE MARINE 2238 GUN LAKE RD. for your insurance call Farmers Insurance Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count. plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50* dnvers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF GARY BEGG AGENCY Airtn Homa I itf Qyivwrial 128 S Michigan. Hastings. Ml 49058 Fax: MS-MU (616) 945-9450 EvmmiDE^ REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for its annual sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replacement program. This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured in-place quanti­ ties. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors consid­ ered. Bid packages including specifications can be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 3:30 p.m. on March 19, 1996 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package "Sealed Bid - 1995/1996 Sidewalk and Curb and gutter" ice broke up on March 5. In 1992 and 1987 it broke on March 7. In 1974 the date was March 8. Sheriff s offices have been warning that ice is unsafe for having one's ice shanties still out. but on Saturday two ice fishermen were spotted on Wall Lake. The average date for the breakup is March 25. The latest in the Sage's records is April 19 in 1965. Dean Wauvlc of Morton Street is listed in a Lansing obituary as the surviving son of Ver­ non Wauvlc. 73. who died Feb. 26. He was also survived by three daughters, a sister and three stepchildren. Services were held in Lan­ sing with a Mason pastor officiating. Fred Shuert at Thornapple Manor celebrated his 22nd birthday on Saturday. His natal date actually is Feb. 29. Family members came from Dallas and elsewhere to help him m lhe observance. However, he was bom in 1908. His wife. Ruth, resides at Lake Manor. Children Patsy. Fred Jr. and Joanne live in this area. It was a simple matter to get lost in the whiuoul Saturday afternoon during the alter­ nating sunny and snowy conditions. This cor­ respondent. while at Richland, escorted a grandchild a short distance to a friend's house. On the return short trip, she lost sight of the bouse and there was no trace of the driveway. Fortunately, there was an intersec­ tion nearby so she had lo retrace her steps to find the mailbox and drive. Within the hour, the sun was shining brightly again. The dangerous conditions left as quickly as they descended. The Tim Matthews family of suburban Grand Rapids were Sunday guests at Maria's parents. Ed and Carol Reiser The Order of Eastern Star will meet on Tuesday. March 12. al 8 p.m. following a winter recess. The Dairy Queen reopened within the past month after a brief winter vacation. Robert Kruisenga is recovering at home following surgery in Grand Rapids. He is wearing a neck brace. Death came Feb 24 to Clyde Burggren Sr of McBride, age 55. One of his survivors is son Clyde Jr and wife Stacy of Lake Odessa. Stacey (Mitchell) Lane Burggren is manager of Lake Manor and Emerson Manor. The Women's Fellowship of the First Coo-; gregational Church will meet Wednesday afternoon. March 13. The speaker will be from the Ionia County Commission on Aging. ■ The ladies of the Fellowship served a lun< cheon Sunday after the funeral of Mrs. Racie Haller, age 100. Matthew McNatt is listed on lhe honor roll of MSU for fall semester. J A musical treat is in store for listeners of the station of 104.1 FM on the dial. The Grand: Rapids Men’s and Boys’ choir was recorded last summer on their two-week lour iftS England. Cathedral choirs traditionally tak£ vacation time during August, which aJJowv for guest choirs to carry on the usual cathedral­ duties On last week's program, their muaa£came from Evensong services at St. Alban's' Cathedral. Alban was the first Christian mar­ tyr in Britain. The city is on the site of the im­ portant Roman city of Venlamum. The cathedral has the longest nave in all of Britain. The building is more than 400 feet long. Com­ ing concerts will be those recorded at Kings* College at Oxford. St. George's Chapel at Windsor and on March 30 another from St. Alban's. Their hour is 8:30 a.m. the next few Sundays Many kcals attended the annual car party at Montpielier. Ohio, which benefits the high school athletic program Many local teams attended lhe Odyssey of the Mind at Lansing Waverly High School Saturday. Tim Brodbeck's team of thirdgraders ended with a seventh placement. Peg Hoort's team of sixth-graders ranked sixth in. their division. The one high school team shared top honors with Mason. Their coach, was teacher Chns Lisle. Members of their team were Jason Huyn. Steven Kadwell. Dan Wells. John Wait. Sara Strater, Bari Lemmon. Crystal Blakely. Other placings were Clarksville Elementary anf East El with fifth place. Lakewood Junior High also received a Ranatrafusca Credibility award for their spontaneous effort Tuesday night all the teams received ice cream awards for their efforts. Former Ionia resident Pedro Rios Sr. died at Batesville. Texas. Feb. 19. Two of his sur­ viving sons are Lake Odessa residents Pedro Jr and Joe The State Journal carried a Saturday story about former Hastings resident Sarah Robin­ son. who with her (then) husband had a grocery/meat business. In 1993 she earned her degree in interior design at MSU. She then opened her own business. Two by Four Interior Design. Ltd., in Birmingham. Last year she and a fnend opened a small shop in Fishtown at Leland to sell some of their work. Two different photographers from other states spotted her painted canvas wall hangings -nd suggested they would make excellent backdrops for photography This opened new avenues for her output. Her sister assists her with some of the painting on canvas. The day after her story appeared, her father, inventor Floyd Wallace of Leslie, was mentioned again with lhe Michigan Society of Inventors. The Lakewood girls* volleyball team con­ tinues to make lhe news with their winning ways. Lake Odessa village election will have in­ cumbent Bill Riggs and councilman Jerry Engle running for the presidency; incumbent Julie Bcglin and Suzanne Otis running for the clerkship. Council members running to suc­ ceed themselves arc Karen Banks and Terri Slade. Banks is also village assessor. The seat held by Fred Wiselogle is up for anyone. The huge snowman built on the Yonkers lawn Dec. 31 is still standing despite loss of his head and upper torso weeks ago. His size has shrunk to the point where one could reach around the narrowest part with one s thumb and forefinger. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 7. 1996 — Page 13 Third-graders ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer All of the third grade students in the Hastings Area School System had the chance to jump rope "Just for lhe Heart Of It" recently. The program, sponsored by the American Heart Association, was "tremendous success." said Jan Bower, elementary physical education instructor al Southeastern Elementary. The program was for third grade students in each school and has turned into a "special thing" for them. Bowers said. The fourth grade kids have special tnps they traditionally lake, fifth graders go to camp; so the rope jumping event is something just for third grade students The program was such a success, it will be held again next year, and second grade students are already thinking about it in anticipation. Bower added. The youngsters started working on physical conditioning and coordination for jumping several weeks before the event, she said. Bower said she appreciated the overwhelming reaction from the students, the school PTO and the overall community "The community support was great. Each school had "guest jumpers" who came in and jumped rope, McDonald's donated drinks, lhe Hastings Food Service donated carrots, and lhe American Heart Association bent over backward to help us." "If the kids didn't want to collect donations, that was ok.. but everyone was welcome lo jump." she said. Guest jumpers came from school boards, commissions, boards and businesses as well as staff and friends of the schools, she added "It was strictly voluntary, but with just the few kids who did. we raised almost $2,800. One little girl raised about $200 all by herself.” Realtor Mike Humphreys shows fine form during his time to jump rope "Just For the Heart Of It." Kyle Lustey, third grade student at Southeastern Elementary has mastered the complicated jump rope style of crossing hands while jumping. PASSPORT to ADVENTURE for Young & Old WORLD MISSIONS FESTIVAL — and — CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL ♦March 9 to 17* Missionaries from India, Ukrane, Russia Chad * Italy • Brazil ALL-NATIONS DINNER • SIDEWALK CAFE HOME ENCOUNTERS Sunday: 9:45, 11:00 am; 6:00 pm Week Nights - 7:00 pm First Baptist Church Amanda Hurless has plenty of energy to jump rope; she has been in a conditioning program as a good athlete. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings PASTOR Kevin Shorkey — 948-8004 GRANT continued from page 1 Monday, State Senator Joanne Emmons said. "I think following this latest round, over $5 million in grants have been awarded in the district for job retention and expansion projects in just lhe last year or so. Il is so rewarding to see my villages, townships and cities taking advantages of resources and brightening their economic outlook. "Il is nice to have my constituents get such a healthy return on their tax dollars " PUBLIC NOTICE Principal Chris "jumping machine" Warren accepts a participation certificate as a guest jumper at the jump rope event held at Southeastern Elementary. Presenting the cerificate is elementary physical education instructor Jan Bowers. How To Avoid Penalties In Managing Your Lump Sum Distribution Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearng on Tuesday. March 19,1996 al 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, to con­ sider a variance lor the City ot Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 225 N. Cass Street, being Lots 385-389 and 396-402 of the original plat of the City (formerly Village) of Hastings and the South 33 feet of the Mill Street Right-of-Way between Cass and Benton Streets. Approval of said variance win allow construction of Maintenance Room finished floor 2.3 feet below the elevation of the 100 year flood plain. Information on lhe above pubic hearing and minutes ot said meeting will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or by calling 616-945-2468. or TDD call relay ser­ vices 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Learn How Some Little Known, Yet Simple Techniques Can Save You THOUSANDS in Needless Taxes Whether You’re Retired or About To Retire Your Attendance At This Seminar Is a Must Thursday, March 14. 1996 • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Desserts and Refreshments County Seat, 128 S. Jefferson — Hastings HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEAKS'... • • • • How How How How to to to to take money out of your IRA before 59V4 without penalty. avoid the new 20% withholding rule. avoid the 50% error rate on IRA rollovers. avoid problems of distributions from stock savings plans. Your Seminar Sponsor: Edward Jones speaker Mark D. Christensen. Investment Representative, is familiar with the retirement plans of many local companies He specializes in retirement planning and IRA rollovers. Edward Jones focuses on helping individuals build financial security and^rogress toward their investment goals. SEATING IS LIMITED. SO CALL NOW: (616) 945-3553 (800) 288-5220 Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 Si �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 7,1996 County to consider video arraignments by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Transporting jail inmates back and forth between the courts and the Barry County Jail to be arraigned and the waiting time involved for sheriffs deputies are time consuming and expensive, county officials say. Purchasing video equipment to link the District Court and the jail so inmates could remain in jail while they arc arraigned could reduce some of the lime, with more man­ power available for road patrol, said Sheriff Stephen DeBoer Al next Tuesday's County Board meeting. Commissioner Tim Burd, chairman of the Central Services Committee which oversees the jail and sheriffs department, said he in­ tends to propose the purchase of lhe video equipment. "It would free up al least one full-time po­ sition." DeBoer said, because road officers are the personnel who escort inmates to ar­ "There are limes when wc have to wail until lhe court is ready and we can t assign that person to go out and handle calls. They have to be available when the court calls for them to go. so there’s a lot of down lime that isn’t necessarily involved in lhe transportation." DeBoer said With lhe equipment hooked up between District Court and lhe jail, the magistrate could remain in his quarters and lhe person lo be arraigned would never have to leave the jail. DeBoer said. "As far as liability goes, on lhe county's part." it would be a benefit, too. he said. "There's a tremendous safety factor.” Burd said. "We re talking about how much we’re going lo be able run more efficient out there if this (sheriffs) person is available. But. we still have quite a safety factor every lime you open the door and let someone out of jail, there’s a chance they are going to take off and they are going to hurt somebody ..That's a very important part of it (purchasing the video equipment).” Gov. signs Geiger’s bill State Rep. Terry Geiger and his legislative assistant. Karla Garcia, attend the ceremonial bill signing of the 1995-96 judicial budget. Gov. John Engler (seated) officially approved Geiger's Public Act 242 in December. The budget includes a $7.7 million grant to fund a child support enforcement system that keeps track of parents owing child support. The measure also is intended to relieve prison overcrowding by increasing funds for local pnson alternative programs and county jail construction. Geiger, a Republican who represents all of Barry County in Lansing, is chairman of the House Approporiations Judiciary Subcommittee. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Lost & E ound \nltques /V/, FOUND DALMATION. Payne Lake. Gun Lake area Identify. 795-4116 ANTIQUE SHOW: At the Bany County Expo Center March 9 and 10. Two large buildings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings on M-37. SaL 10*7pm; Sun. 10-5pm. $2 admission. FREE TO A GOOD HOME: 6 year old female Pekingese. 945-5926 Recreation SWIMMING POOLS Horae owners Wanted!!! KAYAK POO US IS seeking demo home­ sites lo display its new mainte­ nance free KAYAK POOL Save thousands of $$$ with this unique opportunity. CALL NOW!!! 1-800-9-KA YAK-9. Real Estate SAVE 1HOUSANDS If your interest rale is 8% or above you should consider refinancing your present mortgage. Hurry before rales increase! Call today. 616 945-0299 \ attonal Id $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026, exL 1400 (24 Hrs.)________________________ ADOPTION ASSISTANT/ CLERICAL To $ 12/hr. + Bene­ fit Package! Non-Degreed, Entry Level! Needed Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. Fee DISPATCHER To $40,000/yr ♦ great benefits! Major Trucking Co.! Entry/SkiUed Level! Start Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. Fee LUMBERYARD WORKER To $I037/hr ♦ great benefits! Most training provided! Hi-lo experience helpful! Start Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. Fee PACKAGING/FACTORYTo S14/hr. ♦ Benefits! (2) shifts! many train! Major Plants! Start Now! 517-886-5445. T.D.C. FEE________________________ PARTS/WAREHOUSE To S25.000/Yr. ♦ Benefits, Entry Level’ some lifting. Needed Now' 517 886 5445 TD.C. Re /hank )ou CARD OF THANKS The family of Betty S. Woods would like to thank everyone who helped us through this trying time. Especially Reverend Litchfield, Drs. Campbell and Smendick, Pennock Hospital, Nunes, volunteers, Barry County Hospice, Nashville V.F.Wm Ladies Auxiliary, Ambulance Service, and all the special friends, family & neighbors. Thank you for lhe many cards, calls, fbwen, food, prayers and visits to mom while in the hospi­ tal and afterwards. God bless you all and thanks again Judy & Larry Dianne A Damon Rustness Services CHIMNEY CLEANING DUST FREE, soot free, 20 point safety inspection included. Prompt professional service guaranteed. Kazoo Chimney Cleaning A Repair. 1-800-873-0543_____________ HOMEOWNERS’ CASH FAST! ’Home and income property’Debt consolidation•Turncd down? problem credit? We can helpi’Fast, easy - Cail 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A. Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Will the person who mistakenly took my black coat at the Stout wedding reception at the Moose Hall Saturday, March 2, please call 367-4079. CALL TODAY, start tomor­ row! Deliver new telephone directories in Barry County. Average $7-10 per hour. Must be at least 18. Can 1-800-968-2527 DELIVERIES-EARN extra cash! Deliver new telephone directories in Hastings and surrounding areas. Average $7-10 per hour. Applicants must be 18 or older and be available several hours per day. To apply please call 1-800-968-2527 Miscellaneous DEFINE YOUR STYLE Everyone enjoys trying the latest makeup shades, and with Mary Kay, its even more fun. Call Sharon Pryor, Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, 616-945-4375_______________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish. Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM. INC., 08988 35th Sl, Gobies, MI 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056. days; (616) 624-6215. evenings. HANDY ANDY IT’S TO THE SEAT The place to go to get your treat Do not open whatever you do, cause it’s a surprise just for you. I or Sale BEAUTIFUL DAY BED with mattress A Trundle bed under­ neath, while A brass very fancy. 1 week old. Cost $675; sacrifice $250. 1-517-6994148 BEDROOM SUITE, 6 PIECE, oak finish (built very sturdy), includes Queen size mattress set 1 month old. Sacrifice $300 complete. 1-517-699-2251 FOR SALE: Upright Piano $150, portable dishwaser $30. 517-852-9051________________ KING SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC MATTRESS SET “Luxury Firm" with deluxe frame. 2 weeks old, cost over $1,300 new! sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414_____________ QUEEN SIZE BED. 2 months old “Scaly" with beautiful Cher­ ry 6 drawer dresser with mirror. Must sell! $200. 1-517487-2706_____________ WOODMEISER/BAND SAW saw mill, cuts 36"X21' log. hydraulic loader and log turner, $11,500 OBO. 616-795-7575 A year ago. the estimated cost for the court and jail video equipment was in the neighborhood of $50,000, DeBoer said. During a recent conversation, Mid-States Security personnel told him that the cost wouldn't be more than that, depending on what is used to hook up the two systems. Commissioner Sandy James said she thought the benefits were good, but she ex­ pressed concern about the cost in view of the possibility that lhe county may also have to come up with about $40,000 if the proposed jail expansion grant comes through Burd, however, said he thought the video equipment was a priority along with the jail expansion. "Our jail and our law enforcement has been ignored for the last 15 yean...We're short-handed out there continuously." Burd said. "Updating of the jail has been ignored since it was built. It was built wrong to start with. There wasn't enough heat and water out there when they built it; when they added on to it. I'm sure it didn't get any better. The county, over the last 10 yean, at least, has been very negligent in this area and yeah, it's going to take a lot of money to catch up with it It's not going to get any cheaper next year." be said. In response to a question. DeBoer said it isn't necessary to buy video equipment for Circuit Court at the present time. "Normally a circuit court arraignment is done just by the appearance of an attorney. DeBoer said. The transportation issue when we go to Circuit Court is for sentencing. For that, the person has to be there. We can't do that in front of a video camera so this would be for District Court." In other recent business, the board: • Heard a report that the delay in erecting a double-wide modular building on a founda­ tion for the new Sue Drummond Head Start facility was partially due to an unexpected need to change the location from an M-79 site to Nashville Road, next to the B4 Preschool and 911 Central Dispatch. Early harsh weather conditions were an­ other factor, contractor Mark Englerth said. When the frost is out of lhe ground, hope­ fully by April 1. Englerth said be will be starting on the project, which he expects will take about 30 days lo complete. Bany County Head Stan Supervisor Beth Weedall said it is not known yet when the building will be totally ready to start ses­ sions for children. Some brush clearing has already done at the site. Weedall called the new site beautiful, and Englerth said it is a much better location for the project. The county has given Head Start a fiveyear. rent free lease on the land. The modular building will have a shingled roof, a long classroom, restrooms, storage space and an office in the front corner. • Received a request from Commissioner Emmet Herrington to place several action items on lhe March 12 agenda. Herrington would like the board to follow a procedure that would include fully docu­ menting and verbally explaining marten in­ troduced for decision or other action and then waiting until the board's next regular meet­ ing for discussing lhe matter and making a decision. "Any deviations from this policy would require the unanimous vote of the board sit­ ting at the time," he suggested Herrington also warns the board to chance its policy of declining to discuss or answer questions presented to the board by citizens who speak during the "limited public com­ ment" portion of the meeting. "My reasoning here is that Board of Commission members in their official ca­ pacity are elected officers (representatives) of an organisation in which their constituents are shareholders and as such have a vested right to question and receive informed an­ swers from their elected representatives," he C0URTNEWS1 • A Vermontville woman was sentenced last Thursday for illegally obtaining pre­ scriptions. Catherine Wakley. 38. was ordered to spend five years of probation and 90 days in jail, with the entire jail term suspended and subject to review until the end of her proba­ tion period. She had entered a plea on a charge of controlled substances, possession of a non-narcotic. In exchange for her plea, charges of obtaining controlled substances by fraud, possession of prescription forms and possession of analogues were dismissed. She had obtained the pain killer propoxyphene by illegally calling the false prescriptions in to pharmacies under assumed names. Wakley's aliases included Lynn Bowers and Terry Kellogg. Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said she was not dealing the drugs she obtained. "It appears to be an abuse problem." he said. She was stopped again last week by au­ thorities in Eaton County for trying to ob­ tain more drugs from a pharmacy in Charlotte, he said. Wakley's attorney. Michael McPhillips, said she became addicted to the drug after a car accident Circuit Court Judge James Fisher ac­ knowledged the pain killer is addictive. He said in the past he had represented people who had become addicted to the same drug. Wakley was ordered to pay $2,000 in court costs and fines and was ordered to undergo substance abuse and mental health treatment. • Drug charges against a Middleville woman have been dismissed. Rose Workman. 58, had been charged with maintaining a drug house. The charges were dismissed without prejudice by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. Without preju­ dice means the charges can be reissued. The accusations against her stemmed from charges against her son. Donald Workman. He pleaded guilty to delivery/manufacture of marijuana and possession of marijuana while living in his mother’s bouse. He is serving a three- to 12-year prison sentence on lhe charges. January He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with credit for three days already served. He will be eligible for work release, and some jail time may be suspended if he enrolls in an inpatient treatment alcohol program. Rutherford also was ordered to serve 24 months of probation, and to pay $1,000 in fines and costs. • A Middleville teen was sentenced to time in jail for breaking and entering. Bobby Dale Drake, 18, will serve three years probation and 12 months in the Barry County Jail, with credit for 88 days already served. He had pleaded to a charge of break­ ing and entering an unoccupied dwelling. Drake also was ordered to pay $500 in fines and costs, and $2,000 in restitution, which must be paid jointly and severally with the other defendants charged in the case. • Bond was forfeited for a Delton man who failed to appear in court. James Neslund. 30, is charged with two counts of malicious destruction of property, three counts of resisting and obstructing po­ lice and one charge of failing to report an ac­ cident to fixtures. Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said Neslund somehow was allovrd to bond out of jail despite his prior record. "He wasn't considered a flight risk despite his seven prior felonies," he said. • A Hastings woman was ordered tc spend time in jail for drunk driving. Kristine Kotesky. 34, was sentenced to one year in jail and 36 months probation for a charge of operating under the infhienceof liquor, third offense. She had pieaJed guilty to the charge in January. Her driver's license was revoke J and she was ordered to pay $1XXX) in fine, and coats to the court. She will be eligible lo pay half of her fines and costs through community service. ELECTIONS, continued from page 2 completing. We have some odds and ends to do on the beach project and we plan to build new rest rooms in the park. "I am anxious for the sale of land to McDonald's to go through and lo see Lake Odessa continue lo grow and develop, 1 also have some long-range plans for the village, including possible annexation in the future. I have had a great staff to work with in this job." Riggs would no longer hold a seat on the council if Engle is elected president Tve recognized that as a possibility," said Riggs. "I am running to win. It is up to the voters. And yes, I would accept an appointment to a council seat should I not be re-elected to the office of president simply because I enjoyed serving as a councilman and want to be a part of working in this community." Engle is serving a trustee term on the council ending in 1997. "I recently retired from Ameritech, and I hope this will leave me with more time to devote to the job of village president," said Engle recently. "I have served many yean on the Village Council (since 1981) and have always wanted to try the village president s job. My term always falls on the off year, so unless no one runs for village president, I have to run against someone. "Many things have been accomplished since I have been on council. We have made said. Police Beat: Truck accident kills man A Dowling man was killed last week when the pick up truck he was driving rolled over and landed on top of him. Glenn Johncock, 60. died Wednesday, Feb. 28 in the single-car accident. The Michigan State Police at the Hastings post reported Johncock was headed north on M-37 when he lost control of his Chevrolet pickup near Jones Road around 8:05 p.m. The truck went into a ditch and rolled over. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time. State Police said. He was alone in the truck. Accident traps woman in car Snow and ice on the roads caused an accident that left one woman pinned in her car Saturday. Ronna Boucher had to be extricated from her 1990 Mitsubishi Montero by members of the Hastings Fire Department the morning of March 2 after driving into a tree. She had been headed west on State Road when another car slid on ice into her path from Hammond Road, according to the Michigan State Police. Boucher swerved to avoid the car and went off the road, with the driver’s side of lhe car striking a large tree. Stale Police said. Boucher was taken io Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where she was treated and released. The name of the other driver was not released. Calf lost in barn fire A bam fire Monday claimed the life of a calf, but did not cause much damage to the structure. The fire, at 12291 Wall Lake Road in Delton, was small and contained quickly. The 4:30 p.m. fire damaged a couple sheets of steel and 15 to 20 bales of hay. Several animals were in the bam. and all but the one calf escaped injury. Hickory Comers and Pine Lake Fire Departments assisted the Delton Fire Department in fighting the blaze. • A Stanton man was sentenced to jail Thursday for resisting a police officer. Richard Rutherford. 36. had pleaded no contest to the charge of resisting and ob­ structing police, fourth habitual offender, in many major improvements to the village water department, a new water tower, new wells and new water lines in many areas. We have done several major street projects, and this is one area that we need to keep improving on. We have agreed to have some workshops this year to address this subject "I would also like to see the village grow and if we ever have the time, to invest in annexation. Wellhead protection is also an area that we will have to keep moving forward on if we are to keep our water supply safe." said Engie. Another race in Lake Odessa is for village clerk between incumbent June Beglin and Suzanne Ous. Beglin was first elected to the position in 1990. In 1994, she did not seek re-election to the clerk position due to the birth of her youngest child. In October of 1995, she was appointed to fill a vacancy in the job fol­ lowing the resignation of Teresa Struve. Beglin currently is employed at Lakewood High School as the secretary in the athletic office. Otis, of Johnson Street, said, "I initially wanted to run because the clerk spot was open," said Otis. "I am anxious to serve the community in some way and want to offer any help that I can. This would be my first time of running for public office." Otis is employed al the Lakewood Wastewater Authority as office manager and is involved in Peace by Piece Ministries, a speaking/singing ministry. Suzanne Johnson is running unopposed for village treasurer, a task she has performed since 1978. Trustees running unopposed for two-year terms are Karen L. Banks and Terri L. Slade. A third, write-in candidate will be chosen to fill the vacancy of Councilman Fred Wiselogle who has chosen not to run again. Woodland In Woodland. Lester Forman will seek another term as village president and Laurie Duits is running for the clerk's position. Nancy Stowell is again seeking the treasur­ er's seat, and she will be opposeu by Tricia (Chase) Duits in the only contest in that village this year. Three trustee positions are open, with Jeff Steward, Glendon Curtis and Pat Potter seeking the posts. Middleville It will be a quiet election, as Jim French is unopposed in his bid to succeed Village President Lon Myers. Also alone on the ballot will be Treasurer Ed Schellinger, Clerk Cheryl Hooper, Trustees William Mosey (two years) and Floyd Bray, William Nesbit and Marilyn Vandenberg (four yean). Another two-year trustee's set is vacant, but there are reports that James Rutherford is seeking the post as a write-in candidate. Freeport Rich Kunde and Charlie Blough will vie for the president's position. Unopposed will be Trustees Mary Eaton (two yean) and Lyle Blough (four yean) and Treasurer Dorothy Kelley. Posts with no one on the ballot will include assessor, clerk and three, two-year trustee seats Clerk Joni Morey and Assessor Gordon Yoder will not seek re-election. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-03-14.pdf 6fc5fd711020fdd1d1e415adbcd5b48a PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC Ilf C.’.’.Y 121S CHURCH St HASTINGS M> 4 Clerk-register offices remain Middle school science winners See Page 2 13’3 All-county matmen have title flavor See Page 12 See Page 3 9-year-old to face stalking complaint News Briefs by Karen Mauck Bone marrow drive is Monday _ The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a bone marrow drive and blcxxl bank Monday. March 18. at St. Ambrose Church in Delton, from I to 7 p.m. The goal is 60 pints. The bone marrow testing will be done at no cost. h has been reported that a Battle Creek man and a Hickory Corners boy need bone marrow transplants. There will be another blood drive Tuesday. March 19. at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, from I to 7 p.m.. with a goal of 100 pints. Another bkxd drive is scheduled for Monday. Match 25. at the First Baptist Church, just north of Middleville on M-37. from I to 7 p.m. with a goal of 60 pirns Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs al least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of the bar* -Jipble to contribute. Host agreement can be inspected Copies of the host agreement between Barry County and Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice and a proposed amendment to the solid waste plan are avilabte for public inspection al all county libraries, township halls, village halls, the county clerkoffice and the health department. A public hearing is *<hcdulcd for 7 p.m. Wednesday. April 17. in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall Kiwanis film subject is Italy "Itaiy Tip to Toe” will be the next travel film tn the Hast.ngs Kiwanis series Friday night at the Central School Auditorium. Photographer-lecturer Stan Walsh will be on hand to narrate his film. Some of the movie's stops will be in legendary cities such as Rome. Florence and Venice, but it also will include un­ traveled terrain from the Dolomites to the sandy beaches of the Ionian Sea. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from any Kiwanian. Elsie Sage will perform at the organ before tbe film and during intermission. Monika Samis is Miss Delton Monika Samis. 17. daughter of Kevin and Kathy Samis, was crowned Miss Delton last Friday night in the pageant at Delton Kellogg High School Paula Stevens was named runner-up for the second consecutive year. Other members of the court include Brindy Stiles. Nicole Glenn and Katie Gallagher Miss Delton and her court will reign over Founders Weekend festivities in August and serve as ambassadors for the community. The young ladies also will take pan in Toys for Tots and another community service project Right to Life to meet Tuesday Barry County Right to Life will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. March 19. al Mills Landing Restaurant in Hastings. The public is welcome. For more in­ formal K>n. call 948-4033. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 Gary White Jerry Engle Write-in wins Nashville village president’s race J-Ad Graphics News Service Gary White. Nashville’s new village presi­ dent. is the first ever elected by a write-in. While and Mike Kenyon, another indepen­ dent write-in candidate for Village Council, were among the winning newcomers, as area ’ illagcs held elections Monday. In Lake Odessa’s presidential contest. Councilman Jerry Engle unseated incumbent Bill Riggs. And Charles Blough won the president’s race in Freeport against challenger Rich Kunde. Otherwise, the election contests were few. and in some cases they were without candi­ dates on the ballot. Nashville According to Village Clerk Cathy Lenz. 296 votes were cast in Nashville, the largest vote total in many years. "Usually we get 30 or so voters in this type of election." she said. Sparking much of the interest was contro­ versy over the village's handling of the po­ lice department and public accusations of po­ lice harassment of citizens. Lenz said Cockwell staged a write-in cam­ paign for village clerk and won almost 20 years ago. Since then, there has been very little interest in village politics — until this week. Corkwell told Maple Valley News that her campaign was much different back then. "I had attempted to get my name on the ballot as a candidate with the independent party." she said. “At that time, the independ.nt party hud uoi beC«. oabh^hed in Nashville, so 1 became a wnte-in candidate.'' She added that the recent local controversy bothers her. "It's loo bad it takes something like this to get people involved,” she said. White, who staged his campaign just a few weeks ago. stating that it was lime to involve more citizens in decisions on Nashville's future, undoubtedly was the peo­ ple's choice, collecting 123 voles. Other candidates for the presidential position in­ cluded Steve May. the only one who actually appeared on the ballot, and Dennis Mapes who also staged a write-in campaign. May received 57 votes while Mapes received 103. While, a General Motors employee, and vice president of the Nashville Syrup Association, has attended recent council meetings as a citizen, questioning some de­ cisions on budget issues, the police depart- See Villages, Page 2 Staff Writer Though no formal charges of stalking have been filed yet. a 9-ycar-old Hastings boy is facing accusations that he violated the stale's anti-stalking law. The Barry County Prosecutor's Office has filed a petition against Larry Hess, alleging the child has made as many as 200 unwanted phone calls to the home of a 10-year-old fe­ male classmate. The petition alleged the boyviolated the stalking law by making the con­ tinuous phone calls. The petition was filed after the girl's par­ ents complained to the Barry County Sheriff's Department about the unwanted phone calls. The parents complained when the boy allegedly left what the family con­ sidered to be an obscene message on their answering machine in February. "I want to be your lover." the boy's mes­ sage said. The boy's attorney. Charles Romingcr of Grand Rapids, has said the message was re­ ferring to Valentine's Day and a gift he bought her for the occasion. The girl’s father has said that he didn’t be­ lieve the complaint would lead to a stalking charge "The complaint we made was for an ob­ scene phone call." he said. In a press release. Prosecutor Dale Crowley said the petition’s sole intent was "stop the undesired behavior by the minor involved and assess whether any services available through the juvenile court or other agencies may be of benefit to the juvenile." The petition is still in the preliminary stages, and the boy and his family have yet to appear in court over what has been alleged in the petition A preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for March 27. Robert Nida. Probate Court Administrator, said the case against the boy is being handled as would any other case involving a juvenile in the court system. He said the process starts with a police de­ partment making an investigation, then the prosecutor reviews the case for legal suffi­ ciency. The petition is then filed in court for a preliminary hearing, where the charges are read and any decisions about whether or nor to proceed with the case are made. As of this point, the petition is only ask­ ing the boy and his family come to court to discuss the case. Nida said. In his press release. Crowley said the peti­ tion was "filed within the spirit of the juve­ nile code which is to ensure that each minor coming within the jurisdiction of the court receive the care, guidance, and control, preferably within the minor's own home, that is conducive to the minor's welfare and best interests of the public." Crowley would not respond to additional questions. Nida said there are several routes the case, or any other juvenile case, could take at the preliminary hearing. It could be dismissed, adjourned until more information can be found, handled unofficially, or officially with the judge making the final decisions. "This is true of every case we have." he said. There are no set guidelines for sentencing a juvenile stalking or any crime. Nida said any punishment, if the boy is found to have committed the acts, would be determined by several factors. Factors such as the child's emotional or educational levels are weighed m the decision making, he said. "If the kid is 9 years old, what does that mean?" Nida said. "If we had a 15-year-old, who was emotionally 10 years old. we would come to a different decision if it were a 15-year-old going on 22. It all depends." He said sometimes the parents' punishment is satisfactory, while other times the child could be ordered by the court Io receive counseling or supervision. With each case, the court decides "how to best resolve the problem and protect the community." he said. For adults, misdemeanor convictions under the state’s anti-stalking law carry a maxi­ mum penalty of $1,000 or a year in prison. Felonies — which arc repeal offenses, or ag­ gravated stalking, threats to kill or harm, or the violation of a court order — carry a max­ imum penalty of five years in prison or a $10,000 fine. The story has since received both national and international attention. News sources See Stalking, Page 6 County’s consulting contract remains by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners has decided not to void its contract with the Lansing grant consulting firm it hired without seeking bids for other services that wnte. identify and rate grants. The board's "purchasing" policy, however, will be reviewed and possibly revised in light of current controversy over whether the board followed proper procedure when it hired Small Government Consultants (SGC) to provide grant services, said Board Chairman James Bailey. He pointed out that parts of the purchasing policy are contradictory. Only commissioners Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger soled to annul the con­ tract with SGC. Herrington introduced a motion Tuesday, asking the County Board to reconsider and formally annul the recently approved oneyear contract the county has with SGC. Herrington has half a dozen reasons for objecting to the contract, including the fact that no other bids were sought. "We entered into a contract with an orga­ nization that didn't exist, had no track record and so forth... All I'm saying is we did something wrong. Let's be honest with our­ selves and get back on the track." Herrington said in response to a remark and question See Consulting, Page 3 Rescue workers from Delton. Hastings and Middleville responded to the accident near the Word of Faith Ministries at 2750 Wall Lake Road Friday afternoon. A Shelbyville man. who was a passenger in the car. was killed. Shelbyville man dies in crash on M-43 by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A 33-year-oid Shelbyville man was killed when the car in which he was a passenger spun out of control and into the path of an oncoming pick-up truck Friday afternoon. Mark Hayward was killed on impact Friday. March 8. about 4:24 p.m. He was sitting in the front passenger seat of a car. driven by a Kalkaska woman, headed north on M-43 near the curve at Podunk Lake Michigan State Police from the Hastings post sa\ the driver. Esther Gehl. 25. lost control of her Chevrolet Cavalier and crossed the center line, into the path of a southbound Ford Ranger pickup. The truck, driven by Bryant Campbell. 23. of Hastings, struck the passenger side of Gchl's car. A baby in the back scat of Gchl's car was saved by the child restraint seat he was in. said a State Police trooper at the scene. The I 1/2 year-old boy. Cody Gchl-Thompson. was in a child scat in the back scat of the All occupants were taken to Pennock Hospital by cither Hastings Ambulance or Delton Ambulance Gehl and the child were later transported by helicopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Gehl was still in critical condition Wednesday, while her son was listed in fair condition. The child suffered a broken leg. Campbell was released from Pennock Hospital Tuesday. He had dislocated both hips and broken his nose in the accident, said his father. Jim Campbell. "He's starting to heal up." he said. The Hastings Fire Department and Thornapple Township Emergency Services both responded to the scene to extricate the passengers. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 14. 1996 Separate offices for clerk, register to continue by Elaine Gilbert Aswlanl Editor The Ban) County Clerk and Register «»l Deeds offices will continue as separate enti­ ties and each will have its own elected offi­ cial at the helm, as in the past With little discussion. the Count) Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted unani­ mously to keep the two offices separate A stud) ol whether to merge the offices as a way to decrease the cost ol county gov­ ernment was conducted by Commissioner Tim Burd, chairman *»l the board's Central Services Committee, and distributed to board members last month. County Clerk Nancy Boersma and Register ol Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer last week tiled nominating petitions to seek re­ election to their respective posts Both had gone on rcc.wd in opposition of consolida­ tion County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman said Burd spent a lot of time re­ searching possible consolidation. "He (Burd) made it easy lor us to reach a News Briefs Immunization clinic set for March 20 The Barry-Eaton District Health Ik’partment will have an immunization clinic from 1:30 to 3 30 p.m. Wednes­ day. March 20. at the Masonic Temple. 307 Main St . Nashville No appointment is necessary, but parents should bring their children's im­ munization records. Most immuniza­ tions are tree. For more information, call lhe Barry Eaton District Health Ikpartment at 945-9516. Farmers meeting set in Nashville A meeting for innovative farmers or agriculture businesses will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Goodlimc Pizza in Nashville The meeting will include a com­ plimentary pizza bullet. Pre-registration is necessary and there will be no charge lor the bullet or the program. The meeting is sponsored by the Michigan Integrated Food and Farming Systems Project on the Tom and Nancy Guthrie farm near I kit on The project. "Stewardship Plan lor Water Quality." is one of several unique protects in Michigan. The meeting is expected to he a star­ ting point Idor agricultural bsuinesses or farmers who might be interested in lak ing pari in a cropping research plot on the Guthrie farm. This 30 acre plot will be trial grounds for tamers to try ideas that will create new tanning practices that minimize the impact on groundwater Registrations, which are due today, can he made by calling 948-4862 ‘All That Jazz’ will be March 23 The Tupper Creek Broadcasting Co will present "All That Jazz" at 7 p.m Saturday. March 23. al the l-akcwood High School auditorium. The Tupper Creek Broadcasting Co., home of the Lake Odessa Feed Store, is producing the program, which will feature the Capital Jazz Quartet from Lansing the "Our Town Radio Players" performing in a Radio Mystery Theater presentation ol "Warren Peace: A Flash ol Blue In keeping with the traditions of the Lake Odessa Feed Store Gang, the usual sponsors, such as "Lover's Blend Col­ Ice" and "Sunny Beans. Lakewood's Fund of Courage." will continue to offer advice to the lovelorn F»»r more information ab«»ui the pro­ gram. call 374-4471 History Day set at Charlton Park Histone Chariton E*ark will be host for the District V competition lor Michigan History Day .Saturday The district includes the counties of Allegan. Barry. Eaton. Ingham. Van Buren. Kalamazoo. Calhoun. Jackson. Berrien. Cass. St Joseph. Branch and Hillsdale Winners ol the History Day district competition are eligible to go on to the state levr* in I-anting The nationals arc scheduled lor June at the University ol Mary land Students in grades 6 12 may enter in tour categories, papers, projects. perfor­ mances anil media presentations rhe tumor dtvisnm is lor grades 6 X and the senior division include* grades 9-12. The theme lor this year's competiti«>n is "Taking a Stand in History In dividuals. Groups. Movements " For more inlorniation about the com petition for next year, call Sara Fcldbaucr. curator at Charlton Park, at 945 3775 decision and we appreciate what he has done." Newman said Based on his research. Burd estimated that the savings to the count) would be in the neighborhood of $15,000 to $20,000 per year il the two offices were combined However. Schondelmayer maintains that no savings would be realized because ol other factors that would come into play, such as hiring a lull-time employee to han­ dle the workload ol (he eliminated elected of­ ficial. increasing the clerks salary because of added responsibilities and boosting the pay ol oilier employees who would need different fob descriptions. Burd's study compared Barry County with clerk and register ol deeds offices in other counties and part of it hxiked at Barry County's situation exclusively. In other business Tuesday, the County Hi tint • Agreed to settle a workers compensation claim of $57,634.52 with Audrey Hartenburg and to accept her resignation. She has worked as a clerk in the County Historical Society meets March 21 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 Thursday. March 21. al the Charlton Park Memorial Museum The program will he "Caring for Your Cherished Possession: Cleaning. Preserving and Protecting Textiles and the Basics of Photographs " Making the presentation will be Sara Fcldbaucr. Charlton Park curator, and Diane Szewczyk Smith, director. Animal shelter hearing slated /X public hearing lor comments about the Barry County Animal Shelter has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday. March 22. al the Hastings High School lecture hall. Some ol the ideas lor the shelter's future have included building a new one with money from a county-wide millage proposal. privatization and renovations of the existing facility. Holocaust survivor to visit Assyria Dr. Ben David Lew. founder of the Hope of Israel Mission in Detroit and .survivor of the Holocaust. will be the featured speaker Sunday at the Heritage Hills Bible Church. 13015 M 66 al Assyria. Dr. Lew was bom in Poland in 1922 in a strict Jewish Orthodox family. He spent six years in Hiller death camps, where he lost ail of his family. For more information about the church or program, call 758-3X66. Country music set at Showcase Country music by Homer Jones and Jim Couch will be featured al the Musi cians' Showcase al 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hastings Jones has released a number of albums during his musical career and he has per­ formed at such area events as the Prairieville Old Fashn»ned Farm Days and Hastings Summcricsl. Couch, of Baltic Creek, will sing ducts with Jones and will perform solo numbers. .Seating at the Showcase is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Jaycees planning spaghetti dinnner The Hastings Jaycees will have its first spaghetti dinner from 4 to X p.m. Mon­ day. March 25. at Mills Landing Restaurant Spaghetti, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage w ill he served for S5 for adults. $3 lor children 3 to 10 years old and free for children 2 and under The final ticket sale date is Friday. March 15 Tickets may be purchased by calling anv Jaycees member or 945 3448. 94X4234 or 945 9515. Proceeds will he used lor Jaycee pro­ grams such as Kid Care ID. Thanksgiv­ ing dinners lor the elderly, the child safety scat program, haunted house and adopting families at Christmas time. Dems to have caucus Saturday The Democratic Party's presidential caucuses will he held from 10 a m. to 4 p m Saturday in Barry County at three locations Rutland Township Hall, for resident* in Hasting*. Freeport. Mid­ dleville ami Carlton. Rutland. Irving. Thornapple and Yankee Spring* township* Barry Township Hall, for resident* of Orangeville. Barry. Prairieville. Hope and the west halt ol Johnstown Township and part of Baltimore Township Maple Grove Township Hall, for residents in Nashville and Woodland and Maple Grove. Castleton. Johnstown and Assyria townships and portions of Baltimore Township Friend of the Court office. Commissioners received confidential let ters concerning details ol the matter, winch the) said they could not discuss Burd cast the only dissenting vote against the settlement. • Heard Burd say l’iai the proposed puichase ol video equipment to allow arraign­ ments to take place in jail will be put on the back burner "for a little longer" because of the need to purchase two mad patrol cars lor the Sheriffs Department. The video equip ment would have cost about $5(1.000 and the vehicles will be about $37,000. The county doesn’t have funding at the present time lor the video equipment and the cars. Burd said. "Il would be nice to do both but we're not going to do either for awhile. Burd said He suggested that the vehicle purchase should come before lire board in about a month. • Listened to Hastings citizen Ann Endsley, who asked the board about the lack of documentation in 1995 minutes of board committee meetings when she tried to trace board actions on a number of items, such as recommendations and decisions to terminate three positions al the animal shelter last year and the authorization to purchase a used portable classroom, which was not done. She asked the board to furnish the "phan tom minutes” under the Freedom of Information Act. The lack of minutes fee the termination is a violation of state law. Endsley alleged “Was it morally or ethically right? No way. Shame on all of you. except Mr. (Emmet) Herrington and Mr. (Robert) Wenger." she said. Endsley said that none of her comments on Tuesday were directed to Herrington and Wenger She noted that a recommendation made at a May 22 Finance Committee was not w hat was presented to the board the next day "Where arc the minutes to reflect the committee's approval ol this change." site asked Endsley also blamed si* of the commis sioners lor city officials' actions to den) variances tor the Count) Board's recent plan to renovate the animal shelter "because your plans broke every rule in the book " She also blamed Bailey for having "a big part" in her dismissal last year as a volunteer at the Animal Shelter After Endsley's presentation al the meet­ ing. Bailey asked County Clerk Boersma to explain what the minutes are required to contain “It's my opinion, from what I understand that you have io have the dale, place, tune, who is present, all motions and resolutions." she said. There arc a lot of things that arc discussed that arc not written in the minutes. Bailey said. "We try. but you lake a two-hour meet­ ing and everything is not written down." Endsley said after the meeting that she has information from the state that stipulates de­ cisions. discussion* or recommendations must be in the minutes. "...There’s a disagreement with what's happened between myself and (Endsley and) what was said today... If there are specific things that have to be answered as far as in­ formation. we'd be glad to put this out.." Bailey said. "Il isn't that Barry County is neglecting. necessarily, what is down there (al the anfmal shelter) Il's been a bad situation for about 20 years and this hoard and every other board gets check-mated every lime they go to make a move... It's embarrassing to think that Barry County — if we didn't have’ garbage and the animal shelter — the paper would have very little to write about* Bailey said The county is not required Io have an ani­ mal shelter, he said, and the one in Barry was initially set up Io control animals at large that created a public nuisance and erf* dangerment to the public and to other ani-* mals. "We've gone farther than that." Bailey said. *« • Authorized District County to establish a petty cash fund ol up to $1,000 Io pay jurors at the time of service. Circuit Court has such a fund and it has worked well iq addition to eliminating costs of issuing and mailing checks to jurors. Boersma said. « • Honored Burdette Hayncr for 25 years qf service on the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund ami the Soldiers & Sailors Relief & Burial Committee. Hayncr is leaving those posts and the board's resolution acknowledged his contributions to county citizens. Hayncr "conscientiously represented the Veterans of Foreign Wars on the Barry County Committee, which is comprised of persons from the American Ixgion. Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled Amcricari Veterans." the board's resolution said. * Hayncr served in the U.S. Army in 1944*. participating in the invasion of Normandy. ” Dowling group expresses concern ; for asphalt plant, plan commission': by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A grass-roots group calling itself the Dowling Area Concerned Citizens presented a list of questions to the Baltimore Township Board Tuesday night on the issue of an asphalt plant. They questioned the board's intern to disband the township's Planning Commission and what impact that would have on plans for locating an asphalt plant in the area. The board previously voted to allow the county to take over the township's zoning map. but tha decision was sent back to the board. The board will pul the question of disbanding before the Planning Commission, then approve or disapprove its action. The Dowling Area Concerned Citizens (DACC). headed by Gordon Dudley, presented a list of questions about the board's rescinding (he zoning ordinance. The list included questions about the duties of a zoning administrator, who has been asked to fill two vacant position on the zoning hoard, and what the cost of the change will hr to residents. The group is opposed Io the board's decision to drop the Planning Commission and zoning ordinance. Board members and group members argued over whether a previous meeting concerning the decision had been properly announced in advance, and why the board had decided to drop the zoning ordinance. il was not until an hour into the meeting that the real concern about the possibility of the county taking over the zoning ordinance came to light. A woman in the back of the crowded nxim asked the board if il would be mcni. and recent proposals for new ordi­ nances. While, however, claims no responsibility for recent petitions asking for a change in current police department policies and a re­ duction the force. Earlier rumors led some to believe that he. as well as fellow write-in candidates Mike Bcachnau. Mike Kenyon, and Darrin McDonald placed the petitions in local establishments. He denied any in­ volvement at a public forum last week "Nashville needs its police department to watch over area businesses and to keep peo­ ple safe." he said. He went on to say that control of the po­ lice department should be up to the chief of police, not council members. "They (council members) should stay out of it." he said. May. a former village trustee, said that he is pleased with voter turnout, and he hopes this is a sign that the community will con­ tinue to participate in decisions made by council. "I hope that people will remain involved." he said. "If people want to be part of local government, they have to be there." Mapes who originally was appointed to fill a onc-ycar position as trustee in 1995. had appeared on the ballot as a trustee for another two-year term. He had attempted to convince voters to write his name in for vil­ lage president, resulting in a split of voters support. He will now leave his council scat the end of this month. Mapes said his biggest concern has been the police department. When I look out my window and see the police department patrolling my neighbor­ hood. 1 feel safe and secure." he said. "Its good to know they are there to protect my family and property." Mapes said he will continue to be in- casicr for Baltimore Township to get the proposed asphalt plant if the county planning commission, which she said is more industrially-based than the Baltimore Township commission, were to handle the zoning ordinance. "Possibly il would be." said Township Clerk Teddic Soya. "But I can't speak for them." The DACC members said they were not arguing issues such as smell, sound or pollution from the asphalt plant. They said they were more concerned about safety of their children. Increased traffic caused by the asphalt plant during the summer months, when the plant would be in operation and when children arc home from school and playing outside, worries residents. They estimated 200 trucks a day hauling 15 Ions of asphalt would travel through Dowling al 55 miles per hour, despite lhe curve al M-37 and Dowling Corner. "The smell is not a problem. Il is the safely of lhe people in Dowling and lhe surrounding area." said one man. Jack Lenz, a member of lhe Barry County Road Commission who was at lhe meeting, offered Io meet with DACC members to discus their fears. Dudley lold Lenz, lhey would be in touch. The members were concerned about why lhe board had decided lo terminate the zoning ordinance. Jim Rhodes of Dowling asked: "Why give il up? So far no one has actually said." Township Clerk Tcddic Soya gave her personal reasons for voting to drop the zoning ordinance and Planning Commission. She said two people have left the commission because they moved and the solved with the village. Three scats also were available for trustee positions on council, with current council­ man Chris Pash the front runner by a small margin. He will be accompanied by councilman Carroll Wolff who received 134 votes, and newcomer Mike Kenyon, another write-in candidate, who received 133 votes. Others vying for those positions included write-in candidates Mike Bcachnau. who re­ ceived 124 votes and Darrin McDonald with 102 votes; Rick Van Engcn with X9 votes, and Mapes with 67. VanEngcn. currently serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals, who had received no prior publicity, lold Maple Valley News that he had been asked just one week prior to stage his own wnte-in campaign. He had gained support from several village residents through personal visits. Running unopposed were Clerk Cathy Lenz. Treasurer Lois Elliston and Assessor Justin Cooley. New council members will take their oath of office the end of March and begin serving their terms on April I latke Odessa Engle garnered XO votes to Riggs' 62 to win the Lake Odessa Village President's post. Incumbent Julie Beglin won election to lhe clerk's position, defeating challenger Suzanne Olis 101 to 38. Terri Slade, with 112 voles, and Karen Banks, with III. won trustees' scats. Another seal was left vacant, but incumbent Fred Wiscloglc. w ho stepped down, received seven write-in votes and technically is the winner. Whether he will accept the post may be another matter There was only one write-in vote for vil­ lage assessor, lor former Village President Steve Garlinger board has not been able to fill the positions; 10 townships in the county already refer their zoning lo the county; the cost of enforcing the zoning laws is loo great; lhe township is not doing a good job on enforcing the ordinance; and the township n> open lo being sued. "Those arc some of my biggest reasons." she said. Treasurer Patty Armour said she had lhe same reasons as Soya. .. The board voted lo pul the question ot rescinding the zoning ordinance and having the county adopt the township map beford the Planning Commission. Soya said if the ordinance is not rescinded, it would go hack to the Planning Commission. Eventually. H would go hack to the Township Board, and citizens would have 30 days to put together a petition to pul il lo a vote of the people. "The board needs to go back to step one.;’ she said. "We were trying lo save money, but now we have to go hack and do it right* Soya said the board had hoped thre rescinding of (he zoning ordinance could lake effect April I. The dale now depends on ho* the Planning Commission reacts and if there is a petition filed. "This could take several months," she said. The board voted to scheduled a special (ownship meeting to discuss the question,* presented by the DACC. This will give the board time lo accurately respond to the question in writing, supervisor Shirley Drake said. N t The special meeting, open to the public, has been tentatively scheduled few the sccoqd week in April. The board will also discuss plans for the proposed 1996-97 budget al the meeting. Woodland There was only one contest in Woodland, where Treasurer Nancy Stowell turned back's hid by Tricia Duils 46 lo 35. Ejected without opposition were President Lester Forman. Clerk Lauric Duils and Trustees Glcndon Curtis. Richard Denker and Jeff Steward. A millage proposal of one mill for two years f<w streets passed 63-17. Middleville Only 43 people showed up at the polls in Middleville, as there were no contests on the ballot. Jim French collected 33 votes few president running unopposed and he will succeed I .on Myers, who decided against seeing another term. Others running unopposed were Treasurer Ed Schcllingcr. Clerk Cheryl Hooper and Trustees William Mosey (two years) and Floyd Bray. Marilyn Vandcnburg and William Nesbitt (all four years). James Rutherford captured one vacant two-year council scat with eight write-in votes. Hooper garnered the most votes with 37. Vandcnburg had 36 and French. Mosey and Nesbitt each bad 33. Freeport Charles Blough, who had been filling the unexpircd term of Art Bennett, was elected to a full term as president, turning back chal­ lenger Rich Kunde 40-32. Winning without opposition were Trustees Lyle Blough (four years) and Mary Eaton. Treasurer Dorothy Kelley. Clerk Catherine Slone and Assessor Alan Rcichani. Stone was a write-in winner. , Harold Andrus had the most write-ins for a trustee's scat, and he will he able to chooke whether he wants a two-year <w four-ydu term. Dennis Tagg will take a four-year seat and Ron Pennington will take whichcvct scat Andrus docs not. �Hastings soon may have children’s play structure Mayor Frank Campbell said. "I'm very much in favor of what KCC's trying to do. I'm for anything that's for the community. We've always approved hanging the banners for things like the United Way." • Received no comments on a public hear­ ing on future plans for city facilities. Council now is considering moving police and city offices to a new building on Mill Street near the old waler plant and near the current site of the fire department. ■ Noted that Middleville will be the site of the next Michigan Municipal League Region II meeting April 25, with Finance Director­ Clerk Ev Manshum and Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield as hosts. Expenses for appointed and elected city officials to attend were approved • Had the first reading of a new ordinance that would protect the city from having to incur costs of cleanup in the event of a haz­ ardous waste spill. The ordinance, which must "lie on the table for another two weeks before being adopted, would outline proce­ dures for the city lo collect on costs for the by David T. Young Editor A children's play structure, something like what Lake Odessa and Caledonia have, may be in the works soon for one of Hastings' pwks. The City Council Monday night heard a proposal from a group of local parents inter­ ested in having such a facility built, perhaps in Tydcn or Bob King Park. The comments were taken during a public hearing on the city's five-year recreation plan. Jill Zwiemikowski. a spokeswoman for the parents, told council that the group would seek a lot of volunteer help and dona­ tions for the project. She and the group were asking for council's blessing and for the play structure to be included in the first year of the five-year plan. City Manager Howard Penrod said, "Just because it wasn't conceived in this document (the five-year plan), doesn't mean it can't be done." Council later in lhe meeting agreed to rhove the play structure from 1998 in the plan to 1996 Zwiemikowski said that with the city's blessing and help from donors and volunteer labor, the play structure could be up as early as the spring of 1997. Play structures at Swifty's PLACE in Lake Odessa and at Kellie Lake Elementary near Caledonia are excellent facilities that draw a lot of children in those areas, it was men­ tioned. "We'd like to use this as a draw for parks other than Fish Hatchery, which already has a lol of draws," Zwiemikowski said. Councilman David Jasperse stressed that cleanup. • Adopted a resolution to sign an agree­ ment lo lake part in lhe "Miss Dig" program for underground utilities. The program helps anyone planning to do any digging so they won't interfere with underground utilities such as electricity, water and sewer, com­ munications and fiber optics. The cost to the city will be a $210 processing fee and a monthly charge of $27.92. • Agreed to extend the city's custodial contract with David Hooper by six months for $345 a week, a 3 percent increase over lhe previous fee. • Agreed to purchase a sludge disposal truck .mm Duthler Truck Center for $51,155 and to sell the old truck to DuWaine Langs for $5,553. • Adopted a resolution to loan the Downtown Development Authority $60,000 for the construction project of extending such projects are very community-minded, with parents and residents lending their work and money, so government involvement is minimal* "The concept is to get lhe community in­ volved," he said. "It’s not a government thing." He added that because such projects are supported mostly by local people, they tend not to be good candidates for grants. Just before the vote was taken. Councilman Robert May reassured the par­ ents that "Apparently we (the council) arc interested in the concept." Other ideas in the master recreation plan for this year include Tyden Park improve­ menu, restocking ponds at Fish Hatchery Park, retrofitting equipment at the Third Ward park, a self-guided nature trail at the Hastings Outdoor Nature Area, sand volley­ ball at the Third Ward park, and acquiring property west of Bob King Park for park council: • Referred to lhe city attorney a proposed ordinance to allow the city to charge interest on delinquent taxes. City Manager Howard Penrod said that once the deadline for sum­ mer taxes passes, there is no incentive for residents to pay them until the following March. Some residents invest their money in lhe meantime. Councilman Barry Wood said he worries about further penalizing people who can't The Hastings Middle School Science Olympiad Team came in a close second in the Science Olympiad Regional Competition held at Kellogg Community College. That good showing on March 9 insures that for lhe fifth year, the Hastings team will compete at the state contest to be held at Michigan State University on April 20. The top 40 middle school teams representing 15 regional Olympiad competitions are invited to the slate competition Team members from Hastings who competed were Amber Wilde. Dan Johnston, Place" grant to develop a community infor­ mation computer system. Hastings may be joined in this effort by the villages of Middleville and Nashville. The grant must be applied for by March 29. • Awarded a contract for aerial photogra­ The contract, approved Jan. 23 by the County Board, said SGC "has been duly or­ ganized and is validly existing in good stand­ ing under lhe laws of the state of Michigan." However, according lo the Ingham County Clerk's office. SGC did not file its official business name certificate, required by state law. until Feb. 2. The certificate is com­ monly known as a DBA for "Doing Business As." The proposed contract with the county was faxed from the firm on Jan. 9. two weeks before lhe board approved it on a 6-2 vote. Craig Starkweather, co-owner of Small Government Consultants with G. Patrick Doyle, has said the firm's bookkeeper tried to file a DBA Jan. 12 in Isabella County, but v as told that the certificate had to be from Commissioner Rod Goebel. "This kind of administration is not accept­ able to me and I'm sure not to a lot of our constituents," Herrington said. Man arrested in California in child abuse, fleeing case afford to pay the taxes Under the new proposed ordinance, the city could collect the 3 percent late fee and an additional 1 percent per month until the sum is paid or turned over to the county. The city attorney will draft a proposed new ordinance for council's consideration. • Directed the city manager to formulate a proposed policy governing the hanging of promotional banners along State Street in the by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Hastings man accused of child abuse and fleeing the stale with the victim and her mother has been arrested in California. Jared Thompson, 25. had been charged with two counts of first-degree child abuse against a 2-year-old child, who was the daughter of his girlfriend. He failed to appear for his arraignment in Circuit Court Feb. 29. and investigators determined Thompson had not been lo work for three days before the scheduled court appearance. The child also had not appeared in day care for three days prior to the court dale. He was arrested in California after a city. A request from Kellogg Community College to hang banners promoting the fall opening of its campus just west of the city prompted the action. KCC officials say they will pay for the banners and for installing them. City officials are only worried about setting precedents for all kinds of groups, perhaps some of them non-profit, to hang along lhe Siaie Street comdor Hastings City Police investigation traced him there. His mother. Judy Jacinto. 51, of Hastings, also has been arrested for hindering a police investigation. She has been charged with obstructing justice and conspiracy to abscond. "The investigation implicated she assisted in his absconding and obstructed justice by interfering with the investigation." Leedy said. At first investigators were not sure if Thompson, his girlfriend and her daughter were together, but the Hastings mother and child were with Thompson when he was ar­ rested in California Monday. Hastings City Police investigators had been told the woman and her child had been visiting friends in Nevada, without Thompson. Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Michael Leedy said the investigation pieced together nicely. After the department released a description of Thompson and his car lo state police agencies, a police detective in Reed City found a local resident who was the registered owner of Thompson's car and had seen him recently in another slate. Leedy said Hastings Police Officer Jeff Pratt called the hotel in the state of Wyoming the witness had seen Thompson in. and traced phone calls fro n there lo a res­ idence in Vallejo. Calif. Officers from lhe Vallejo Police Department arrested Thompson at lhe home March 11. The mother and child were also in the home. The child has been taken into protec­ tive custody, and the Barry County Department of Social Services is working to bring the child back to Michigan. Leedy said papers have been filed to have Thompson extradited back to Michigan. He is being held in the Solano County Jail in Fairfield. Calif. Counseling office opens Psychological Consultants of Michigan. P C. has opened its new satellite location on State Road, next to the State Police post, in Hastings. The mental health and substance abuse counseling provider, which is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, has been in existence In Calhoun County since 1982. Limited Licensed Psychologist Paul Delmar, pictured, operates with diplomat-status clinical psychologist Jeffrey Andert. fully licensed psychologist Gene Jennings and psychiatnst Aurora Andrews For an appointment, call 945-4367 or 1-800-261-8850 t < Margaret Reges. Mary Cravens. Jamie Philo. Jason Miller. Derek Brookmeyer. Amy Herbst, Nicki Doozan. Ryan Winebrenner. Laura Beach. Andy Hollenbeck. David Miller, Josh Cicvenger and Jeremy Shillings. The Olympiad Team was led by lead coach Tim Neason and assistant coaches Steve Collins and Jan Lawson. Outstanding performances were by the following: Bio-Process, first place. Dan Johnston and Derek Brookmeyer. Water Quality, first place, Dan Johnston and Mary Cravens. Consulting, continued from page 1 Residents are advised not to set things out on the curb until then. • Noted that the annual Mayor Exchange Day here will be May 15 or 16, with Sturgis. Steve Collins, (third row) Addam Clack. Ryan Argo. Joe Fish. Eric Harvey. Andy Hollenbeck, Margaret Reges, and Amy Herbst. Not pictured are Dan Johnston. Jason Miller. David Miller. Naomi Gallagher, Lauren Beach. Isaac Smith, Ryan Wmebrenner, Carmen Noviskey and asst coach Jan Lawson. Middle School 2nd at Science Olympiad Market Street near where the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse is being tom down. • Agreed to pay a $20,000 match if the city receives a $100,000 Michigan Municipal League "Building a Sense of phy and digital mapping services to Acrocon Photogrammetric Services for $25,530. The city had budgeted only $22,700 for such a service, but Aerocon was lhe low bidder. The difference was taken from lhe contin­ gency fund. • Learned from Mansfield that spring yard pickup will not begin until late April. use. In other business Monday evening, the The Hastings Middle School Science Olympiad Team poses with a photo with its banner and trophy. They are (front row, from left) Bert Kosbar, Sarah Haines, Ncki Doozan, Troy Shelton, Jeremy Shilling, (second row) lead coach Tim Neason. Jason Gallagher, Amber Wilde. Mary Craven, Derek Brookmeyer, Nathan Rounds. Josh Clevenger, asst coach EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Ban-y County! filed in the county where the firm was based, Ingham County. Starkweather said the part­ nership was formed in December. No ocher companies were considered for the service because Bailey said he didn't know of any ocher firms who provide all the services and have the contacts that SGC does. Herrington said he has referred to the county's policy manual regarding purchases, quotes and bids, which says, "no purchase shall be made by any department covered by this policy unless it is in accordance with the policy." And that under the section of bids and quotes, the manual said, formal bids are re­ quired for all items anticipated to cost over $1.000; a minimum three quotes are required for items anticipated to cost in excess of $500; department heads will be afforded an opportunity to provide input into the bid or quote process, including awards. Because of that statement in the manual. Herrington maintains that the board "ille­ gally entered into this contract and it contra­ venes our county policy." Bailey pointed to another portion of the manual that states: " The taking of bids may be waived by County Board action when it is determined that such a waiver would be in the best interest of lhe county." Bailey said when lhe contract action was taken by the board, it was noted that bids were not sought and that al least one com­ missioner had not received a copy of the contract in advance. "That (contract action) was a three-quarter vote, a super majority, and the action we took to go ahead with it. actually constitutes a waiver of that (bid process)... We waived the bid process... When 1 read these policies through. Barry County has a 32-page docu­ ment for a purchasing policy. "I think what needs to actually happen is, in all fairness to this board and to the citi­ zens of the county, that this needs to be re­ looked at." Bailey said. Bailey wants to appoint three people to a special committee with County Administrator Michael Brown to clear up any conflicting portions of the policy. "It (the policy) contradicts itself in about three areas - It says 'it shall be determined by the coordinator/administrator if the county would best be served by term con­ tracts or no bid situations.' So our policy says one thing and allows for others. I think it needs to be nailed down, to be more spe­ cific, I II agree with you. To enact the waiver, the rules do not say that the board has to have a separate vote to Experimental Design, first place. Margaret Reges. Jeremy Shilling and Josh Clevenger. Bottle Rockets, second place, Margaret Reges and Andy Hollenbeck. Science of Fitness, second place. Dan Johnston and Nicki Doozan. Pentathlon, second place. Jamie Philo. Amy Herbst. Josh Clevenger and Jeremy Shilling. Metric Mastery, third place. Amber Wilde and Dan Johnston Periodic Table, third place. Derek Brookmeyer Trre-mendous, third place. David Miller and Derek Brookmeyer. accomplish that purpose. Commissioner Tim Burd said. Bailey agreed. Wenger said lhe waiver issue was never brought up when SGC was hired, only the matter of voting on lhe contract. Herrington, in his motion, said the county also should recover the money it has paid out to the grant writing firm because it was a non-existent organization when the county entered the contractual relationship. Under terms of the contract, the county will pay the firm $24,000 a year to provide the grant service to all entities in the county. To dale, $6,000 of that fee has been paid by the county to cover the first quarterly payment. The contract also provides for Small Government Consultants to receive administrative fees for each grant it obtains. Herrington said lhe contract with SGC "was awarded without obtaining competent non-vested advice concerning a grants pro­ gram for the county and without first adver­ tising for and seeking competitive bids to meet officially predetermined needs. Another reason to annul the contract is that some commissioners were denied re­ quests for additional time to study and do "appropriate research" on the matter when the contract was approved Jan. 23, Herrington said. Herrington also objects to the fact that SGC has "no track record of prior experience x past performance in the field of overall administration of grant programs" to con­ sider, review and compare. "Such information is basic and paramount as the county objectively evaluates appli­ cants including the accompanying dispersal of $24,000 of county funds," he said. "There are al least 16 established sources in the area available for assistance on matters pertaining to grants." Herrington said. "There is not. to my knowledge even still today, another entity that offers the other services that were there (with SGC)." Bailey has said. "And the other services have some value. Those services arc to first locate and identify available grants, he said, and that both Starkweather and Doyle have the con­ tacts. Starkweather has said it is his opinion that the SGC did not have to have a DBA lo conduct business, but that it was done to get a tax number. He said that the assumed name or DBA »* a procedure simply to assure that clients know who they arc dealing with and that there was never any question from the be­ ginning on who the county was dealing with in lhe contract. County Parks Commission supports scenic trail concept county. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to support the wording of lhe trails concept for inclusion in the proposed update to the County Parks she previously met with the County Board's Finance and County Development commit­ tees. which encompass all members of the board, lo discuss the trails concept. Prospective trails have been an issue in the county for the past five years. Smith said. "We feel that this wording satisfies lhe parks commission as well as both commit­ tees of the board.” she said. The North Country Scenic Trail has an approach of asking a county if it wants a trail through. Smith said, and "there is vol- and Recreation Master Plan. Charlton Park Director Diane Smith said See Trail, page 14 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission has gone on record in support of the concept of the development of the North Country Scenic Trail through the county and the concept of bicycle/pedestrian trail development in other areas of the �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 14. 1996 5 Letters from our readers... Celebrate National Agriculture Day March 20 To the editor: Family. Fond and Farming — a combina­ tion that can’t go wrong. Though family, food and farming might not have an obvious relationship when you first look at the words, you may want to stop and take another look. Whether on the farm or in the city, family is an integral pan of the American culture. And when families celebrate or gather, there is always a constant that you can count on — plenty of food. American enjoy an abundant and wideiy varied supply of safe, tasty and nutritious food, thanks to American fanners, ranchers and food providers. The relationship between family, food and fanning is the focus of this year’s National Agriculture Day. a yearly celebration of agriculture. Through the theme "Growing Better Everyday. Generation to Generation." the agriculture industry is building on a proud past, while growing and changing to meet consumer demands now and in the future. Agriculture has come a long way from lhe days when teams of horses were used to till lhe land. Now fanners and ranchers use machines that have lhe power of between 40 and 300 horses. And they employ advanced technologies to produce high-quality food safely and efficiently. They are also constantly improving produc­ tion practices to reduce uind. water and soil erosion so that better land is left for the next generation Some fanners are using a new technique, called "precision farming." which boosts crop yields and reduces waste by using satellite mapping and computers to match seed, fertilizer and crop protection applica­ tions to specific soil conditions. Increased production and efficiency allows each farmer to produce enough food for 129 people annually. The advances in technology and mechaniza­ tion have profoundly changed family farming operation, loo. In 1900. the average farm size was 147 acres; now the average farm has 491 acres. Conversely, the number of people it takes to produce our food has steadily decreased, resulting in less than two million people farming or ranching in lhe United Slates Though farmers and ranchers live and work mainly in rural areas, they are certainly not isolated from the rest of the world. The "In­ formation Age" is helping farmers by allow­ ing them to track weather conditions through satellites and gain access to information and research through lhe Internet. Computers are Ambulance personnel back use of ALS To the editor: On behalf of Castleton. Maple Grove. Nashville Ambulance Department members, we would like to explain the article that was in the Maple Valley News and the Hastings Banner The article tilled "Nashville Ambulance has dispute with Pennock Hospital" was published Feb. 20. First, we would like lo state that there was a not a dispute, but a concern. Next, it was not our intent to have our concerns published in the paper Pennock Hospital should not have been implicated in our concerns. Pennock Hospital is a well staffed and equipped facility that offers to the local com­ munities the best in health care. Their remodeling and upgrade in technical equip­ ment shows their commitment in providing the best health care to the communities. On behalf of the ambulance members and myself, we apologize for any misunderstan­ ding that has resulted from the article. The ambulance members hope to continue to have good working relations with Pennock Hospital. The next issue is about the medical control director According to Public Act 179. the ‘meal medical control authority and medical director arc the regulating entities for am­ bulance protocol and procedures. According lo Public Act 179. Dr. Amy Poholski is operating well within her control. The medical director and medical control authority want to make available to everybody within their geographical boundaries the best medical care available. That is why Advanced Life Support (A.L.S.) is dispatched, to help other ambulance departments that don’t have A.L.S. The ambulance department knows that Dr. Poholski has everybody's good health and well being in mind when she makes medical care decisions. On behalf of the ambulance members, we should like to apologize to Dr. Poholski for the misunderstanding of medical control procedures. The ambulance members would like to close this letter with a message to the community: The factors that play in survival in a critical medical emergency are: time, level of medical care and transport are reasons why A.L.S. is used and should be used. Advanced Life Sup­ port is a very important level of service in providing health care. By using rendezvous with A.L.S. units it does make a difference in patient survival statistics. Advanced Life Support should be used in all critical health emergencies. The Castleton. Maple Grove. Nashville Ambulance members support the use of A.L.S. in these condition. Pat Powers Castleton. Maple Grove. Nashville Ambulance Director Senator Emmons endorses Bob Dole To the editor: On Tuesday. March 19. Barry County voters, will have a chance to choose between the candidates vying for the highest office in the country: President of the United Slates. This election is important, because it will set the course of our nation into lhe next cen­ tury. We need a leader who is experienced and will be a strong voice to represent our values in Washington. We need a president who is committed io our future and to our children's future. I believe that person is Senator Bob Dole, and I am proud to offer my endorsement. Bob Dole is a leader. He has known per­ sonal sacrifice, and has fought many battles for the sake of his country: Battles in World War II that left him with physical scars he still carries today. Banks in lhe United States Senate, where he has fought for American families from ail walks of life. He fought for lower taxes, family values and the right for all Americans to live free in an ever-changing world Bob Dole has led the Senate Republicans HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubhshed oy Hastings Banner. Inc. A D>v*on ot J-Ad Grohes Inc 1952 N Broadway Masting*. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacoba President Joyce Ryan Treasurer for 12 years. He has worked hard to build coalitions and create a united front to when the Democrats were in control. And be has led with integrity. Compare that to Bill Clinton, who reads lhe polls before he lakes action. Dole doesn't need to guess what's right, he knows what's right and he does it. That is why I am supporting him for presi­ dent. Senator Dole has many friends in Barry County. Don Drewel of Freeport is the county Dole for President chair Dr Harry and Agnes Androume of Hastings. Charlie and Rosie Collins of Hastings, and Wendell and Wilma Strickland from Johnstown Township are also on board, so arc many other people. We believe Bob Dole has lhe ability to lead, and lhe experience lo bring us safely into lhe next century. The March 19 primary is important. Your vote will send a message to President Clinton that the Republicans are united behind our best candidate. Bob Dole Joanne G. Emmons Stetc Senator also helping farmers to maintain detailed records, boosting efficiency and profitability. While farmers are increasing production ef­ ficiency. they also are responding to con­ sumer demands. Farmers and ranchers are producing meat lower in fat and cholesterol to fit with today's health-conscious consumers. Today's hog is bred to be 50 percent leaner than that produced 20 years ago. resulting in retail cuts that are 15 percent leaner. Leaner beef cuts with 27 percent less fat than in 1985. arc also being produced. Farmers also have met consumer demand for ethnic foods, such as corn chips and tortillas, by increasing pro­ duction of food-grade corn. Through biotechnology consumers can now enjoy a fresh tomato that is testy — even when out of season! So. you see. there is a strong relationship between family, food and farming. Please lake time to celebrate that relationship March 20. In the meantime, you can rest assured that farmers are going to continue "Growing Bet­ ter Every Day. Generation to Generation." Lisa Stevens Member of P&E Committee Barry County Farm Bureau Who has child’s best interest? To the editor: Who is concerned with the child's best interest? I ask this question with much forethought, and I truly wonder where the answer lies because it certainly doesn't seem to be with the Barry County Probate Court. I have been involved with this system for 17 long months, and no solution seems appropriate. Even though I have complied wiih every request made by the court, and we have exceeded the 365-day limit, my son still remains un­ necessarily in foster care. He is being unjustly punished because of the actions of myself and his father lhal have been rectified. So I ask why? Where is the line, and when it has been crossed who is to answer to it? Unfortunately, the child's best interest" is nothing more than a politically correct term. Teresa A. Curtis Hastings Common sense approach needed To the editor: When does the law prosecute innocent children? When our law goes overboard and no discretion is used by our law officials, that is a very sad day. Especially when criminals can go free or get away with crimes and innocent people arc the ones who suffer because our laws are for the criminals and not for law abiding citizens. Let's get real and use commonsense ap­ proach to our legal system and not turn a mole hill into a mountain and do what is the right thing to do. Elden Shcllenbargcr Hastings Correction: In a news brief item on the front page of last week's Banner. Carlcnc Hook's first name was spelled incorrectly. She and her husband. Rod. and their children, all of Delton, recent­ ly were named Michigan's "Family of lhe Year" by the Michigan Junior Chamber of Commerce. Public Opinion; • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • POSTMASTER Send address changes lo P.O Box B Hasbngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Know Your Legislators: •t> U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building:” Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C.t 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531 . Rick Tormela. regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs^ Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope* Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House o? Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser’ district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. < Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton. Woodland. Rutland^ Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ol Hastings, the upper two-thirds of* Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. DistriC office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyri townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House c Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phom (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517 543-0055. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line foj Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. I Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. J State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all ol Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. 4 State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House ol Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014; Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. j T With the Michigan Presidential Primary looming next Tuesday, it appears that Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole will be the Republican Party's nominee. Some say the race is over, but Steve Forbes and Pat Buchanan press on. Do you think they should stay in the race or close ranks behind Dole? • NEWSROOM • $17 per year r adjommg counties $20 00 per year elsewhere When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Is the GOP primary race over? David T Young (EOtor) Elaine Gtfbert (As*®tarnEMorj Karen Mauch Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy Srreth Sharon Miler James Jensen Mandy Mabel Subscription Rates: $15 per year m Barry County -i Three Republican incumbents - Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma. Register ot Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer and Treasurer Susan VandeCar - have announced that they will seek re-election Boersma and Schondelmayer file their nominating petitions with Deputy Clerk Dianne Crittenden (left) to get on the August Pomary1 Election Ballot. VandeCar (right) is still circulating her petitions. Schondelmayer.' who has served in the register ot deeds post since 1985. is seeking his fourth, term Boersma, clerk since 1990, is seeking her third term. She has worked in the’ clerk’s office since 1972. VandeCar. seeking her second term, started serving i» 1992. « Frederic Jacoba Vet President Stephen Jacoba Secretary Clawbed ad* accepted Monday through Fr<iay 8am to 5 30 pm. Saturday 8 30 a m - Noon Scon Ommen Dentse Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge County incumbents to run again Pam Jamison, Middleville: Willis Orman, Middleville: Sally Christiansen, Middleville: "I think Forbes and Buchanan should drop out because Dole has got it." “I think Dole is ahead of them and will win. The other two should drop out." “I think Dole should drop out because I don't like whal he stands for.'' rjnn Jenny Colter, Middleville: Kelly Holwerda, Middleville: “I think that Dole should drop out and Buchanan should be nominated." "Forbes and Buchanan should drop out because they have no chance against Dole.” > "I think if Forbes and Buchanan want to stay in.they should, but they don't have.a chance." n I �The Has'lngs Banner — Thursday. March 14, 1996 — Page 5 FINANCIAL f Building Authority to act on KCC bids by Elaine Gilbert FOCUS fumbhnt by Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * C Plan today for tomorrow Did you know that if you don’t have a valid will or trust, a stale’s intestacy law will dictate how your estate is distributed? People avoid completing estate plans for a variety of reasons. For some, the thought of death is uncomfortable. If you are one of these people, which makes you more uncomfor­ table: talking about death, or the realization that your assets may not be distributed to Whom you would choose nor at the time you would choose? Other people believe they don’t have enough assets to warrant an estate plan. However, an inventory of assets and property might surprise these people. Often, there is forgotten property, antiques, jewelry and more Even if there are no forgotten assets, simply adding them up can be eye-opening. Whether you have a lot or a little, and even if it makes you uncomfortable, you should have a written estate plan. It’s one way to en­ sure that your estate will go to lhe beneficiaries you intend at the time you desire. Because estate laws differ from state to state, it’s important to consult an attorney who understands your state’s laws. The cost of having a complete estate plan drafted is relatively insignificant compared to its possi­ ble tax savings. When il comes to the specifics of your estate plan, here are some things you should consider: If you would like to leave all or part of your estate to your survivir.^ spouse, you should know there may be lax ramifications. Your at­ torney can advise you of tax consequences and suggest alternatives. This will ensure that your final decision takes full advantage of tax laws without compromising your overall intentions. - If you have minor children, you have a need • for a will. A will can provide a specific finan• cial plan for your children while ensuring they • are raised by the guardian of your choice. If • the court has to administer these assets for the ; benefit of your children, it may be costly, and • the assets may not be handled the way you : would desire. In addition, if you die without a ; will, the state steps in and appoints a guar­ dian. often the nearest relative. Would you ♦ . • • : : - like this decision to be made by the stale? Another consideration in estate planning is what happens to your estate should all your beneficiaries die before you. Under many state laws, if this happens, the property can revert to the state - certainly another reason to plan. Many things can be accomplished by an estate plan. However simple or detailed you choose to make it. a completed plan can allow your estate to be distributed as you truly desire. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vlous week Close Change AT&T 61s/. -27e Ameritech 537. -47; Anheuser-Busch 67% -17. Chrysler 61 Vs +4 CMS Energy 28s/. -17; Coca Cola 81 •/« -27s Dow Chemical 87 + 67. Exxon 797s -7. Family Dollar 147; —7. Ford 32s/. + 7. General Motors 527; +% TCF Financial 35 -2*/s — Hastings Mfg. 23’/; IBM 1147. -4s/. JCPenney 497s —27. Johnson & Johnson 947. -27. Kmart 87s + 7. Kellogg Company 77'1, —27. McDonald's 50% —27. Sears 49 + 7. Southeast Mich. Gas 167. —1 Spartan Motors 8 —•/. Upjohn 407s —1s/. Gold 396.55 + 3.05 Silver 5.57 + .18 Dow JoneL 5583.89 — 58.53 Volume 457,000,000 Consumers Power visits preschool The Barry County B-4 Preschool was visited by Consumers Power workers Mayor Frank Campbell and Bob Parshall Feb. 22. The studnets hod spent the week learning about electricity. Campbell and Parshall showed students the Con­ sumers Power truck and the many different tools they use when working with electricity. They also discussed the dangers of electricity. Parshall then ended the - visit by demonstrating how to climb a power line pole. He talked about the impor­ tance of his special clothing and equipment he must wear to climb the pole. Assistant Editor A Kalamazoo construction company. A.J. Etkim. submitted the lowest base bid of the seven bids opened Friday for the proposed Kellogg Community College satellite building in Hastings Etkim's base bid was $2,209,900 and the highest base bid was S2.665.I3O from Associated Construction of Baltic Creek Various alternatives (for such items as a lull brick building, halfback building, etc.) also were bid and will affect lhe base bid quotes, depending on which alternatives ultimately arc selected. KCC officials and lhe project architect. James W Bauer of Tower. Pinkster and Titus in Battle Creek, said they would review the bids and make a recommendation to the Barry County Building Authority, which meets at 8:15 a.m. Thursday (today) in the county administrator's office in the County Courthouse. KCC officials are hopeful that the Building Authority this week will award a bid to a general contractor to keep pace with the proposed construction timetable, according lo Kathy Tarr. KCC public relations director. The bond sale to finance the project is set for 11 a.m. Tuesday. March 26. KCC officials hope construction can begin about Presidential primary set next Tuesday Staff Writer Presidential primaries in Michigan are subject lo political maneuverings as they arc in any stale, and in the past lhe changes have left a sour taste in the mouths of some voters. Many have objected to a previous requirement that voters state their party preference with closed primaries. That is not the case in Michigan’s Republican presidential primary March 19. which will be open. Voters do not have to a fill out a party preference declaration. Also, one ballot will be used. Electors will vote once under cither of the two party headings. The ballot has Lamar Alexander. Patrick Buchanan. Bob Dole. Robert K. Doman. Steve Forbes. Phil Gramm. Alan Keyes. Richard Lugar. Maurice Taylor, and "uncommitted." plus a space for a write-in candidate on the Republican side Candidate's names begin in alphabetical order and are rotated on a precinct-by-precinci basis as required by law. The Republican receiving the most voles in the primary must be supported by the convention delegates from Michigan on the first ballot at the presidential convention in San Diego in August. The delegates are free to vote for anyone after lhe first vot- tally. The entire county will use paper ballots for (he presidential primary, except Rutland Charter Township, which will use electronic balloting. Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma said. Figures from clerk's office show that on Jan. 17. 1996. there were 34.664 registered voters in the county. Electors who wish lo receive an absentee ballot for the primary by mail, should submit Presiding at Friday's bid opening for the proposed Kellogg Community College satellite project in Barry County were (from left) Tim Sleevi, KCC director of Barry County operations; Mark O'Connell, KCC director of special projects; architect James Bauer, and Robert Rimkus, KCC vice president of administration and finance. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE QF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance win be held on March 20. 1996 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, as required under the provisions of the Township Rural Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following; 1. The proposed rezoning of land, In the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 ol Section 18 ol the Township. The properly is located at 610 S. Whitmore is currently zoned "C Commercial and will be considered lor rezoning to the *R-1* Residential, Single Famiy, zoning district 2. The proposed rezonrng of land in the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 ol Section 14. The property is located at 2160 Heath Road and at 101 Tanner Lake Road, and is currently zoned "C" Commercial. It will be consid­ ered for rezoning to the "R-T Residential, Single Family, zoning dis­ trict 3. The proposed rezoning ol land in the NW 1/4 ol the SE 1/4 of Section 14 of the Township The property is located at 570 Tanner Lake Road and 420 Tanner Lake Road, and is currently zoned "C‘ Commercial. It will be considered for rezoning to lhe "C-T, -C-2", "C-3' and "C-4' zoning district. absentee ballot applications to the township dark in their township by March 16. Boersma said. Or. they may also write a letter requesting lhe application from their township clerk by March 16. Each person must write a separate, signed request for an absentee ballot, even if they arc part of a couple, she said. Those qualified to obtain an absentee ballot may vote in person in the clerk’s office from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 18. There is an emergency procedure for voting in the presidential primary on March 19. In lhe event an emergency ballot is needed, call Boersma for more infomation. by Karen Mauck County Futuring Committee Mohler said he hopes lo be a major con­ tributor in fashioning the county-wide cham­ ber of commerce that is now in its planning stages. He said that as the intermediate school district superintendent, his focus is the entire county, and he believes the cham- from Fiskars Inc. of Benton Harbor, and $2,385,000 from Wagner Flook of Battle Creek. A seventh bid was received at Friday's session for $2,271,600 from A.J. Veneklesen of Grand Rapids, but because it was turned in after officials had started to open the first bid. it may not be considered with lhe other bids. However, the bid will be turned over to the Building Authority, officials said. by Jean Gallup Tom Mohler new chamber board member Staff Writer Tom Mohler is one of the four new mem­ bers of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He is the superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District, a position he has held for four years. He and his family, his wife Charlotte, and four sons have lived in the Hastings area since he look the job with the B1SD. Previously, he was superin­ tendent in Lewiston, between Gaylord and Alpena, where he also was a member of the local chamber of commerce. Mohler has been involved with the cham­ ber before he became a board member. He at­ tends the chamber-sponsored Legislative Coffee every second Monday of the month as a representative of the Community and Government Relations Committee he co­ chairs. He has been involved in the re-cre­ ation of the Silent Observer program with that committee. He is also a member of lhe sub-committee in charge of writing the pro­ gram's by-laws. "That is just another step in making Barry County a better place to live." he said Mohler is also a member of the Barry March 28 and be completed on or before Aug 30 KCC hopes to have students attending classes by September in the proposed 20.000-squarc-foot structure al a 95-acre site, off Gun Lake Road in Rutland Charter Township Other base bids opened last week were S2.3O2.OOO from C.D. Barnes Associates of Grand Rapids. $2,329,914 from Kent Companies of Grand Rapids. $2,342,000 The proposed rezoning of land in Section 13 of the Township, that part lying south of M-43/M-37. The property is currently zoned "C Commercial and will be considered for rezoning to the "C-r, "C-Z". "C-3" and "C-4" zoning district 5. The proposed rezonrng of land in the NE 1/4 of Section 5 of the Township. The property is located at 4990 Middleville Road and is currently zoned 'C Commercial It will be considered lor rezoning to the "C-3' Commercial zoning district 4 6 The proposed rezonrng of land in the NW 1/4 ol Section 4 of the Township. The property is located at 4990 Middteville Road and is currently zoned "A-1* Agricultural. It will be considered for rezoning to the "C-4- Commercial zoning ristrict. The Rutland Charier Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve lhe right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Written documents will be received from any interested persons con­ cerning the foregoing by the Rutland Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up lo the date of the hearing on March 20, 1996. and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map or Area Map pertinent to the foregoing may examine same at the Rutland Charter Townshp Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058-9725. during regu­ lar business hours up to the date of the hearing on March 20,1996, and may fur­ ther examine the same at said public heanng. All interested persons are invited lo be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenals being considered at the heanng to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon four (4) days notice to the Rutland Charier Township Clerk. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charier Township Clerk at the address or teiepnone number listed below. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZOMNG/PLANNING COMMISSION By: BEVERLY WARREN. SECRETARY Tom Mohler bcr of commerce should have the same fo­ cus. He also draws from his position with the Futunng Committee for his ideas about the chamber. He believes the chamber could be influential, not only in business climates, but also in economic development and the environment. The chamber can have a "ma­ jor impact' in these areas, he said. Mohler has bachelor s and master s degrees from Western Michigan University, in psy­ chology and education, respectively He is also a Ph D candidate at Michigan State University in education administration RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 1996 Stalking, continued from page 1 have said the story has made its way onto Paul Harvey's broadcast and was distributed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Romingcr said the world-wide attention that has been focused on the boy has hurt him. "It's been pretty hard on Larry. He's only To team how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1-800-CHILDREN 9. He's received a lot of unusual attention over the last few days.' Romingcr said. "He's swinging from fear and despair to a child-like excitement over all the attention. He goes from being worried the police arc coming lo get him. lo aren't I a big shot'?" Rominger said the boy has disabilities that arc being controlled with medication. "He's a Ritalin child." he said, referring to a drug used to control hyperactivity in chil­ dren. He said the boy suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), dyslexia and mem­ ory deficit. "Combine his age with is inherent disabili­ ties. and the attention has become a real con­ cern." Rominger said Hess' mother. Sharon Ives, has since stopped talking with lhe media. Rominger said. The names of lhe girl and her family have not been released — The Associated Presi contributed to this report. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brom Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Wor­ thip II 00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grave Rood Pastor Ben Her nng. 9:30 a m Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p.m at the church. Bring sack lunch GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly lhe Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. 1 mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a.m.. Bible claaaes for all ages. 10:40a m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m. Youth Meeting with "Youth Wah a Message" 945-9224; 6:30 p m. Bible Study for all Thursday. 7: 30 p.m Praver and Bible Study - Sharing Your Firth PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Ri-d. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnghi (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945 9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 am. Sundav Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Awana Progr*-t (3 years old through 6th grade) Wednesdays. b 30-8 p.m Teen Center. 7th-12th grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10:45 a m Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share lune 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p m. Yearth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services Bnng lhe whole family HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Salty C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Dealer. Program/Youth Director Thursday. March 14 — 12.00 noon — Lenten Luncheon at Grace Lutheran Church. 3.-00 p.m. Cadette Choir. 7-00 p.m. Girl Scout Leaden — Duung Roefn. Saturday. March 16 - 7:00 Con­ cern Group <3 - Holsted's. Sun­ day. March 17 — 9:30 a.m. and IIXX) am Morning Worship (9:30 service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided for both services. 9:50 a.m Church School for all ages. 10:30 a m. "Coffee Hour" in the Hall. Middle High and Senior High PYF'ers presentation. 11:20a.m Children s Church. 5 00 p.m Middle High PYF; 6:00 pm Confirmation Class. 6:00 p.m Praise. Prayer, and Singing. 7 00 pm. Senior High PYF Monday. March 18 - 10 00 a m Staff meets for parser. 7:30 pm Trustees meet Tuesday. March 19 - IXD-7O0 Red Crass Blood Dnve - Lessen Sharpe Hall. 700 p m Lemen Bible Study Dining Room Wednesday. March 20 — 12-00 noon Presbyterian Women'. Association Luncheon. "Women s Issues of the Wi"; 5.30 p m Handchime Ensemble rehearsal. 6 00 p.m. Children's Choir (1st thru 4th grade); 7 00 p m Choir rehearsal Thursday. March 21 - I2.XX) noon. Lenten Luncheon at Grace Lutheran Church INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 a m.. Bible School. 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible study. Call for location - 623-3110. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Brood way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sundav School Hour; IIXX) a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ Service. Wednesday 7.XX) p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home B.bie Study, please call for more detrJ. Homemade peanut bottle now available ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mavs 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m. and 11:15 a.m . Confessions Saturday 400-4 30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am. Res Ken Vaught; 11:00 a m.. Rev Carl Litchfield. SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all age* NEW. beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult claves. Gaming PermmuI Financial Freedom,. Founds tunal Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophet* Calling God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Losing Relationship* with your Spouse. Children and Friend* Join us for lhe class that fit* your needs 4-H. Mondays 6 30-8 00 p m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00pm at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5:l5p m at the Hidden Valley Community Censer Community Breakfast the third Saturday each nxmth 8 00 a m . freewill offering You are insited and welcome HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. comer of Green and Church street*. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Supert. Musk Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 building with elevator lo ail floors E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan Broadcast of worship service over 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior WBCH FM-AM al 1030 am Pastor James R. Barrett. Asst. SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30 Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday am ; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for ail ages; 11XX) am Morning Worship ' a.m.; Worship 11:00am — with child care for infants and toddlers Service. Jr. Church up lo 4ih thru age 4. and Junior Church for Grade; 6:00. Evening Service ages 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship Wednesday 630 Awana Chibs. 5:30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fami­ 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman ly Church Night — Prepared hgf»* Hall; 7:00 p.m.; Adults Player meal 6:00 p.m.; Adult Bible Study meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; practice First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages THURSDAYHOPE UNITED METHODIST Children's Choir 4:00 p.m.. Youth CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79 Handbells 4 30 p.m . Adult Hand­ Lawrence Hubley. pastor, phone bell Choir 6 30 p.m.; Chancel 945-3397 Church phone 945-1995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ Choir 7:30 p m Sunday. March 17 — Fourth Sunday in Lent — One day morning. 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning wor­ Great Hour of Sharing Wednes­ day. March 20 - Family Lenten ship. 6:00 p m Evening Worship. Dinner and Program by Susan Youth Fellowship w tlh Bob and Pat Trawbndge. pastor of Peace and Fuller from 5:30-7:30 pm Quimby United Methodist Chur­ Nursery for all services Prayer ches - open io public — call meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 945-9574 for meal reservation ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS Sunday. March 24 — Fifth Sunday CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 in Lent - MusksI Worship Sers ice I3lst Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 featuring combined choirs from (3/4 mile west ot Panervon Rd ) Hastings First UMC and Grand Sunday Mas* 9 30 am. Commu Rapids Immanuel Lutheran Church mon Services. Mon . Wed.. Fn at performing Felix Mendelssohn's 9 00 a.m. Christu* " ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ HASTINGS FREE METHODLST DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH CHURCH. Comer Stale Rd and meeting at 502 E. Bond St Boll wood St.. Rev Daniel (Hastings Church of God building). Graybill. Senior Pastor. Re* 9 a m Holy Communion lu and Donald Brail. Associate Pastor 3rd Sunday s Morning Prayer 2nd Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book a m Sunday School. 10:45 Morn­ used at all services. For more infor­ ing Worship. 6 00 p.m Evening mation call 948-9327 or Re* activities Wednesday — 7 p.m. — Deacon David Hustwick al share groups in various homes 948-2101 St Andrew's ts a part of Contact church office for info on the Independent Anglican Church these Prayer and Bible study at the Canada Synod. church NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roocoe. (517) 852-9221 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before lhe Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hasting, and Lake Odessa WMN FUNS BAL HOME Hastings FLtXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THf HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vic.r Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends. Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trawbndge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 pm P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 |______ Ida (Mitchell) Darling______ | HASTINGS - Jason Hetherington, 22. of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 1996, at his residence. He was born on May 22,1973 in Fl Wayne, Indiana, the son of John E. Hetherington and Mary Jo (Maggard) Poll. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1992, and was All Conference in Foolball and Wrestling. He moved to Hastings in 1986 from Dallas, Texas. He was employed at Nippon Denso in Battle Creek. He was a loving son and brother. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Larry (Mary Jo) Poli of Hastings; father, Reverend John Hetherington of Hastings; sister, Angela Hetherington of Houston, Texas; very special friend, Jean Kay Fogel; special aunt, Ruth Gresley of Fl Wayne, Indiana; step-brothers. Mark Poll of Nashville, Mitch Poll of Lake Odessa; step-sisters, Cindy Thompson of Novi, Mellissa Norman of Southfield, Beth Mathews of Hastings; maternal grandparents, Ernest and Cleda Maggard of Wilmington, North Caroli­ na; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 14,1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the Thornapple Valley Church (former Word of Faith) on M-43, with the Reverend Floyd Hughes officiating. Burial wUl be at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Athletic Boosters. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Lawrence It Mitchell HASTINGS - Liwrence R. Mitchell, 79. of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 1996 at his residence. Mr. Mitchell was born on May 14, 1916 at Willow Hill, Illinois, the son of Merritt and Mary (Apple) Mitchell. He was raised in the Willow Hill area and attended schools there, graduating from Oblong, Illinois High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Sergeant and was engaged in the Battle of the Bulge and Utah Beach, receiv­ ing the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. Following his military discharge, Mr. Mitchell joined the United Stales Postal Service, work­ ing in Detroit and Battle Creek, retiring in 1961. He was married to Evelyn R. Horn m September, 1949. He lived and farmed in lhe Charlotte area for several years before moving to the Lake Odes­ sa area, where he fanned until 1981. He moved jo Hastings in 1981. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn, on February 2, 1968; son, Larry Todd Mitchell in October, 1980; three sisters; two brothers. He is survived by his daughter, Connie Mitchell of Grand Rapids; brother, Merritt Mitchell of McComb, Mississippi; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 8, 1996, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Daniel L. Whalen officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. The Medicine Label... Your Road Map to Good Health HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stare Rond. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m . classes for all ages Morning Wonfop 10-X5 a.m Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 pm Wednesday activities 7:00 pm are: Rainbows or JJ Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quu (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quu (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. March 17 - 8 00 and 10 45 am Holy Communion. 9.30 Sunday School (all ages). AAI after 2nd ser­ vice. 3:00 Lmnonia I. 6:00 Youth Group Thursday. March 14 — Noon - Community Lenten Lun­ cheon Worship. 6:30 Children's Choir. 7 00 Adventurers. 7 30 Adult Choir. 8 00 AA Saturday. March 16 — 10 00 First Commu­ nion. I 30 Inquirers. 8:00 NA Monday. March 18 — 7:00 Komonia 4 Tuesday. March 19 — 7 00 Cong Council Wednesday. March 20 - 10 00 Word Watchers; 6 00 Supper. 7:00 Vespers GRAND RAPJDS - Ida (Mitchell) Darling. 95. of Grand Rapids, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 1996 She was bom on August 3.1900 in Hastings, the daughter of William and Myra (Thornton) Haywood. She resided in Kalamazoo from 1930 to 1982 when she moved to Grand Rapids. She was employed for many years by Gilmore's. She was a member of the Westwood Church of God and the 60 Plus Cub at the Church and had been active in various neighborhood senior groups. She was a member of lhe Never Give Up Club at Kent Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Mitchell, and was later married to Vern Darling, who also preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Roman; two brothers, Ray and Glen Haywood. Mrs. Darling is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Diane (Jim) Rawdon of Rockford. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral services, Saturday, March 16, 1996. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 16,1996 at 1:00 p.m., at the Langeland Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, Trust 100 Chapel with Reverend Thomas Tufts officiating. Private interment will take place in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Westwood Church of God. Arrangements were made by Langeland Chapels of Grand Rapids. |Nina E. Decker| HASTINGS - Nina E Decker. 94, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 1996, at Tendercare Nursing Home in Hastings. She was born August 9, 1901 in Carlton Center, the daughter of Reuben and Addie (Barnum) Wilson. She attended Carlton Center and Altofl Schools and married Fred Decker January 31, 1919. He preceded her in death June 24,1977. Following their marriage they lived in Kala­ mazoo for seven years before moving back to Carlton Center. After her husband’s death, she resided with her sister, Myrtle Wilson in Hastings. She worked 23 1/2 years at Hastings Manu­ facturing Company in the Special Order Department, retiring in 1966. She was also preceded in death by one son, who died at birth; three sisters, Lerna, Ivah, Meria; six brothers, Archie, Neal, Ward, Don, Arlo, Truman. Mrs. Decker is survived by one sister, Myrtle Wilson of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 12,1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Al Yales officiating. Burial was in Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital or the Grace Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. | Reynold George Homrich , DELTON - Reynold “Doc" George Homrich, 86, of Delton, passed away Sunday, March 10, 1996 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born January 30, 1910, the son of Man and Emma (Schmidt) Homrich. Mr. Homrich was a self-employed truck broker for many years. He also owned and operated a party store on the west side of Kala­ mazoo for several years. Mr. Homrich enjoyed fishing and hunting. He had lived at Crooked Lake in summers since 1950, moving there permanently in 1992. He and his wife had spent winters in Texas for many years. He was married to Caroline Steffes on June 30, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; one brother. He is survived by his wife, Caroline; three daughters, Joyce & John Kimble of Owosso, Mrs. Rosalie Brindley of Portage, Donna & Dan Collins of Delton; one son, James & Mary Ann Homrich of Delton; 20 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Alexan­ der Homrich of Texas. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, March 14,1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Sl Ambrose Church in Delton with Father William Crenner Celebrant Burial will be in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to SL Ambrose Church. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. I___ A awiMifr frm ti* Cauuol Awulx For the Counci'* free brochure on rrsdin# the medume hbd. lend a ulf-*ddr«*d .timped envelope to Council oo FamDr Health. 225 Park Avenue Soueh. Suite 1700 ■ New York. NY 1000) HASTINGS - Frederick D. Markle, 67, c Hastings, passed away suddenly on Frida] March 8, 1996, at his residence in Bradentot Florida. Fred was born on April 11, 1928 in Baltli Donna M.Krfhng________| EDGEWATER, FLORIDA - Donna M. Kelting, 89, of Edgewater Florida, passed away on Saturday, March 9,1996 at Bert Fish Medi­ cal Center. She lived in the Edgewater area since 1960, coming from Battle Creek. She was a homemaker, retired from being owner/operator of a dairy farm. She was a member of the Edgewater Union Church. Mrs. Kelting is survived by her husband of 70 years, George Kelting of Edgewater, Flori­ da; daughter, Margaret Latimer of Battle Creek; son, Donald VanSychel of Battle Creek; brother, Bernard Bowser of Battle Creek; six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 14,1996, at the family residence, 316 S. Ridgewood Avenue. 815, Edgewater, Florida. Arrangments were made by BaldwinHughey Funeral Home, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. i He served in the United States Army Korea and Japan, after which he attended Western Michigan University where he. received his Bachelors Degree. He was married to Patricia A. Wood on July 30, 1955 in Kalamazoo, they resided in Hast ings most of their married life. / He was a long term employee at EW. Blisa and in 1981 he purchased and managed the Credit Bureau of Barry County until his reline* mem in 1994. Fred was actively involved in community affairs. He was a member of the Hasangs Rotary, Hastings Country Cub, Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals and the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry. He also belonged to Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Western Michigan University, Alumni Association, V.F.W., Mason.*, Scottish; Rite, American Collectors Association, and; was an Eagle Scout, serving as a Scout Master! for many years. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Markle" of Bradenton, Florida and Wall Lake; son, James Markle of Grand Rapids, daugi;’er and son-in-law, Mary Beth and Clayton Lawler of, Plymouth; sister, Marjorie Wickstrom or Bellevue. r Memorial services were held at Christ Epis^ copal Church in Bradenton, Florida oa Wednesday, March 13, 1996. A local Memor­ ial service will be held on Sunday, May 19, 1996, at Noon at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, followed by a luncheon in the Parish House. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Hospice or lhe Delton Library Building Fund. The Markle winter address is: 3780 Pine­ brook Circle, #207, Bradenton, Florida 34209. Vernon L. Miller WCKQRy CORNERS - Vernon L Miller, 92, of Gull Lake, Hickory Corners, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 1996, in Stuart, Florida. Mr. Miller was born in Hopedale, Illinois, lie had been a winter resident of Smart for 26 years, coming from Hickory Corners. Prior to retirement, he was a foreman with Haney School of Furniture in Grand Rapids for 35 years. He attended Gull Lake Bible Church. He survived by his wife of 69 yean, Ruth Miller of Hickory Corners and Stuart, Florida; son, Louis (Hilda) Miller of Sand Point, Idaho; five daughters, Jean (Clarence) Dalman of Grandville, Mary (Robert) Mooney of Kent­ wood, Dorcas Sunder! in of Southbend, India­ na, Rachel Baragar of Caledonia, Betty (Dale) Hansen of Lansing; 16 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. March 13,1996 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Cantrell and Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Burial was in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Those who wish, may make contributions to lhe First Baptist Church, 201 W. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, Florida 34994. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. I___ Dale V. Laubaugh BATTLE CREEK - Dale V. Laubaugh, 6 of Battle Creek and formerly of Hasting passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 1996 t Battle Creek Health System/Community Sit . Mr. Laubaugh was born on April 14,1926 t Hastings, the son of Burr and Beatrix : (Vandertxook) Laubaugh. He was raised in Rutland Township at I attended lhe Edger Country School, graduatit ; from Hastings High School in 1945. He was a United States Army Veteran, at I has lived in Battle Creek for over 30 year . He was employed over 35 years t Kellogg’s, retiring in 1988, and had previous ’ fanned in Rutland Township for several year . He was a member of Kellogg’s 25 Ye r Club. * He was preceded in death by his parent ; brother, Kenneth Laubaugh in 1990. Mr. Laubaugh is survived by two sister , Marjorie Hallifax of Hastings, Lorrait : Guthrie of Battle Creek; three half brother . one half sister; many nieces, nephews, ar I great nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesda , March 13, 1996 al Rutland Township Cenu • ery with Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiatin . Burial was in Rutland Township Cemete I with military honors. ' Memorial contributions may be made to die charity of one’s choice. ; Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. : �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14. 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas BOY. Rich and Molly Smith arc proud to an­ nounce the birth of Joseph Richard bom Feb 7. 1996. He weighed 8 lbs.. 5 ozs. and was 20 inches long Welcoming Joseph home is his sister. Hannah Mane. 23 months old. Grand­ parents are Tom and Dorcne Smith of Clarksville. MI and Tom and Barbara Gulk) of Spring Lake. Ml. GIRL, Shiannc Alexis Butler, bom at Michigan Capital Medical Center to Joel Butler and Novia Gonzalez of East Lansing on Feb. 27. 1996. weighing 8 lbs.. 4*4 ozs. and 20'4 inches long Proud grandparents include Alvin and Susie Butler of Nashville. Grant and Debbie Carver of Bentley and Richard and Loma Gonzalez of Detroit GIRL, Mary Cathcnnc. bom al Pennock Hospital on Feb. 28 at 7:53 a.m. to Craig and Lynne Frantz. Middleville, weighing 5 lbs.. 15'4 ozs. and 19 inches long. Higgins-Rivera to be wed June 22 Mr. and Mr* John Higgins. Sylvia Britten and Robert Andrus, of Hastings, are proud to announce lhe engagement of their daughter and step-daughter Melissa Marie Higgins to Antonio Gandia Rivera, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dunkelberger. also of Hastings Melissa and Antonio will be married on June 22. 1996 Both are graduates of Hastings High School The June wedding will be held at New Life Assembly of Hastings GIRL. Misty Marie, Hospital on Feb. 28 at Wilson and Shannon weighing 7 lbs.. 14 ozs. bom at Pennock 10:12 p.m. to Bill Bennett. Hastings, and 20 inches long. BOY, Jon Paul, bom al Pennock Hospital Feb. 28 at II :42 p.m. to Serina Brace and Jon Lehman Sr.. Woodland, weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 19% inches long. BOY. Joshua Aaron, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Pifer. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 13 ozs. BOY, Anthony Robert Wayne, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Feb. 28 at 9:45 a.m. to Vickie and Robert Knop. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. Marriage Licenses: GIRL, Anjelyca Rai Carter, bom March 5. Kevin Jay Tava. Hastings and Jeannie Kaye Ohler. Hastings. Adnan Abdullah Bin-Mahfouz. Springfield and Jennifer Louise Shrcincr. Delton. David Leroy Shaffer. Hastings and Sally Jean Kindy. Midland 1996 lo Lewis and Kim (Pease) Carter, weighing 8 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20'4 inches long. Welcomed by sister. Alexia, brother Kyle. Grandparents arc Ken and Mary Pease. Dowl­ ing; Roberta Carter and Mac Underwood. Kalamazoo. Great-grandparents, Lou Houghtaling. Les and Amy Pease. Dowling. BOY, Travis Robert, weighing 8 lbs. to Rob and Tam Franks of Nashville, at Sparrow­ Hospital. Welcomed home by sister Emily and brother Tyler. Grandparents are Fred and Dorothy Corkins and Bob and Barb Franks; great-grandparents are Peggy Corkins and Raymond and Dorothy Franks Realtors donate to Love Inc. A lock-up that required obtaining donations for Love Inc. of Barry County is the way the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors recently raised $300 for the . nondenominational organization that assists people in need. Presenting the check to Steve Reid, executive director of Love Inc. are local Board of Realtors Lock-up participants (from left) Connie Wrtzel, Diane Feldpausch and Lori Beduhn. Chairwoman Sally Mennell also participated, but was unavailable for the photo. Participants in the fund-raiser made calls from a make-believe fail to raise the funds. 7-------------V For tour insurance <.ill Farmers Insurance Group Check our new Auto Home combination dis­ count. plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50* drivers Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55* and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto.. Hom. Lila. Comnwdai 12B S UCNgm HM«g> w BuBtaMK MS-A4S4 FkM4!14 Congratulations to £ Monika Samis ? 3 We wish you the best of luck as Miss Delton in '96. ? 4 With God all things are possible. Your family, •? j The first week of each month is usually rather slow in Woodland, and last week fit that pattern Paul David, who lives next to the post office at 138 North Main, was taken to Ingham Medical Center in Lansing. His wife. Joyce Faught, called and told me that he was to have a triple by-pass surgery later in the week, but when that lime came, she called again and said that the doctors had de­ cided his heart was not strong enough for surgery and he is now waiting for a trans­ plant heart. Joyce said he would enjoy get­ ting cards from those who know him. This weekend. March 16 and 17. the recy­ cling bin will be at the W'oodland Township building There arc dtiors for paper and card­ board and for glass and aluminum. The township is charged only for empty space left in the bins when they are picked up; so be sure lo unload all the newspapers and other stuff that has accumulated around your house on Saturday or Sunday. In other words, the township can provide this recycling service to the residents at no cost if lhe people take full advantage of it Vernon and Ruth (Lehman) Newton were married 55 years as of March 8. They were married at the home of Rev. Fay C. Wing in Woodland in 1941. The Newtons have always lived in the area, in Hastings. Algonquin Lake. Coats Grove and Woodland. They have lived at their present residence on Main Street in Woodland since 1950. The Newtons have four children. Kenneth in Florida. Yonna Newton in North Carolina. Brenda Brownell in Wisconsin and Thomas in Woodland. They have six grand­ children. They celebrated by going to the Welcome Comers United Methodist dinner Friday and the Lakewood Ambulance dinner on Sunday. Vem said (hey had flowers on lhe altar at Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday in recognition of the event. Joyce Weinbrecht. R. N., will conduct a blood pressure clinic al the Woodland Eagles building prior to the Wednesday. March 13. Commission on Aging noon dinner. At the same time, a Medicare Advisor from Hastings will be on hand to assist with any problems in that area. Anyone can drop in around noon to avail themselves of either of these county services. My son. John Lucas, turned up with his dog. Macky. Saturday evening. I had not seen him since I returned from Atlanta and needed his help with a few items around the house. He got the grandfather clock started again, the water softener straightened out af­ ter its long rest, my humidifier going, and a few other minor problems trek on track Before he left to return to Hamilton and Toronto. Ontario, wc enjoyed the Lakewood Ambulance Service March dinner at lhe Lake Odessa Grange Hall, formerly known as Cunningham's Acre. Alice Forshey tells me that they served 200 Swiss steak and ham dinners Sunday afternoon, and that gave them a nice profit to go toward further ambulance equipment. The next ambulance dinner will be on the second Sunday of April, which will be the 14th. The meal is served from noon until 3 p.m. or until lhe food runs out. The cost is S6 for adults, $3 for children from 6 to 12, and anyone under 6 or over 100 eats free. The combined Lakewood Ministerial Association Lenten services are now half over. The third service in the series was held at St. Edward's Catholic Church Sunday evening. Again this year, the church has a display of desert and wilderness plants during Lent. The various cacti and other native-lodesert specimens make an interesting garden of potted plants. The early evening service began with a piano and organ prelude played by Eleanora Pierce and Marilyn Oaks. A choir directed by Gary Coates sang twice during the service and Kay Coates carried a solo during lhe second choir selection. The Rev. Brian Allbright presented a ser­ mon about Pilate and how he was a man who could not make up his mind what to do. Allbright said it was lhe first lime he had preached in a Catholic Church and the first lime he had preached to a dog. and if lhe dog went lo sleep or walked out. he would really feel he was not reaching his audience. Refreshments and snacks followed the service. It was estimated they served 116 people. While I was away, the Woodgrove Church started mailing a bulletin each week. The church has many activities going on and planned during the Lenten and Easier pe­ riods. including some membership classes and help with income lax forms. I also recently received a newsletter from the Woodgrove Church and notice they re­ cently have participated in a program to pre­ sent a Bible to every athlete in lhe Atlanta Olympics this summer through the American Bible Society. I read a paperback true crime book that had been donated to the library last week, and found it to be of the same high quality as Ann Rule's books. It is titled "Before He Wakes'* and was written by Jerry Bledsoe if you arc a troe-crime genera reader, drop by and ask about it. The library on Main Street is open Tuesday aird Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. and from I to 5 p.m. on Saturday. These hours arc kept so that school children can use lhe library after school hours. We have many new children's books. We also received "Undaunted Courage" which is subtitled "Meriwether Lewis. Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West." I had ordered this rather ex- The Newtons, Ruth. Vernon and Howell, enjoy a dinner at Cinningham's Acre, put together by the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance Service. pensive book by Stephen E. Ambrose for those readers who are interested in United Slates history. Ambrose is a noted historical writer and was selected by Dwight Eisenhower to write his biography. Since the book arrived. 1 have seen two very positive reviews of it, one in the New York Times Book Review and one just yes­ terday in the Grand Rapids Press. I have read pan of lhe book and find that il is well writ­ ten and interesting. Ambrose says in his introduction that no book has been written about Meriwether Lewis since 1963 and much new material has been found or made available since that time. The library has also received “For Love Alone” by Ivana Trump and “Love Me Forever” by Johanna Lindsey from Elaine Benner and a new volume in W. E. B Griffin’s Manne Corps senes called "Behind the Lines" from David Mattice. Agnes Smith Rood, sister of Orlo Smith and aunt to all the Woodland descendants of Orlo and Nettie Smith, died recently in Lansing at the age of 81. She was a member of the 1931 class of Woodland High School. Judy and Douglas MacKenzie. Jim and Louella Smith. John Smith and Dennis Smith and other nieces and nephews from Lake Odessa and Marshall and around Michigan attended a memorial service in Lansing Sunday afternoon. . Edna Wise, a life-long friend of Agnes, said she believed the deceased also graduated from Barry County Normal around 1933 or 1934. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Furnishings for Hastings Middle School Address: 232 West Grand Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Hastings Area Schools Sealed proposals for Base Bid Contract for furnishings will be received at the Office of the Superintendent of Hastings Area Schools, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Bids will be received until 11XX) a.m., March 25,1996 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding Documents may be obtained at the Office of Interior Solutions, Inc., 755 Cummings Avenue, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49544 upon deposit of $10.00 per set. Call ahead at (616) 453-1151 to arrange pick-up. Deposits will be refunded only if Bidding Documents are returned within 10 days after bid opening, are complete and in proper condition. No bidder may withdraw bid within 60 days after opening thereof. Bidders shall furnish a 5% Bid Bond (or Certified Check), with sealed proposal and made payable to: Hastings Area Schools 232 West Grand Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all bids. CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD of REVIEW Will meet March 5,1996 at the Carlton Township Hall at 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 to organize and review the 1996 assessment roll at 9 a.m. The Board of Review meet the public for assessment review at the Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058, ph. 616-945-5990, on the following dates: Monday, March 11*9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 13*1 p.m.-4 p.m. & 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday, March 18*1 p.m.-4 p.m. & 6 p.m.-9 p.m. and any other dates necessary to equalize and finalize the 1996 assessment roll. If you are unable to attend phone in and write in protest will be taken. Ratio Agricultural............... ... 45.55% Multiplier 1.0977 Commercial.............. Industrial 50.00% 50.00% 1.0000 1.0000 Residential Timber Cutover 47.73% ...... N/C 1.0476 N/C Developmental Personal N/C 50.00% N/C 1.0000 The above multipliers do not mean every parcel will receive the same increase — new construction, addition, etc., have also been accounted for. 1995 taxes will be calculated using taxable value not state equalized value. 1996 taxable value Is calculated by multiplying 1995 taxable value by 1.028 or by the value change multiplier if less than 1.028. State equalized value only becomes taxable when a qualifying transfer has been made. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March t4. 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE TO THE WSIDENTSnOF BARRY COUNTY Nolic* it hereby given that the Barry County Planning Committion will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Ute Permitt: CASE NO SP.4-96 - Floyd E. Hughet (applicant). LOCATION Al 3775 $ Bedford Rd on the Eott •ide between M-79 and Cobum Rdt. in Sec 33. Hostingt Twp. PURPOSE Requesting o special use permit to operate a homo occupation (i.e.. sewing machine repair). CASE NO SP 5-96 - David Ca'bcugh (appli­ cant) Leroy Glen, (property owner). LOCATION: At 14701 Bedford Rd. N . on lhe lost tide between Hickory and Strickland Rdt. in Sec. 77. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE- Requesting o special use permit to operate a home occupation (i.e.. repair t paint boats and cars). CASE NO. SP. 6-96 — Charles 8 Susan Replogle (applicants) LOCATION Al 8260 Assyria Rd . on the West •ide between Cloverdale and Dowling Rds. in Sec. 2B. Maple Grove Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary supplemental housing for health im­ paired parents. CASE NO SP. 7-96 - Edwin Alan Dunklee (ap­ plicant). Floyd and Patricio Dunklee. (property owners). LOCATION: At 3680 E. Quimby Rd. on the South side between McKeown and Chorlton Park Rds. in Sec. 35. Hostings Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit to operate a home occupation (i.e . a body shop in on existing building) MEET’NG DATE March 25 1996 TIME. 7:30 p.m. PLACE. Community Room in the Courts and low Building ot 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring lo present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of lhe hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications ore available for public inspection of lhe Borry County Planning Of fice. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call lhe Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Borry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such os signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered ot the meeting to indtviduals with disabilities of the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Borry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County ol Barry by writing ar colling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. Slate Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Nancy I. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (3 14) C*—t> of Barry PUBLICATION NOT1CI File No. 96-21848 SE Estate ol DORITHA B CORNING deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including Croige Wheeler. JoAnn Wheeler Stuart Ward and Marion Word, whose addresses and whereabouts ore unknown. Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE A hearing will be held on April 3. 1996 at 10:00 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings Michigan before Judge Richard H. Show on the petition of Elizabeth M. Nevins requesting Elizabeth M. Nevins be appointed personal representative ol Dor it ha B Corning who lived of 316 Paul. Middleville. Michigan and who died Jan. 15. 1996. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated Nov 14. 1989 be admitted to pro­ bate. and heirs at low bo determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. March 5. 1996 Robert I. Byington (P2762I) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058-0248 (616) 943-9557 Elizabeth M. Nevins 512 West State Steet Hostings. Ml 49058 (3/14) Filo No. 95-21775 IE Estate ot JOHN R ROBINSON Social Securtty No. 547-54-2735. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The- decedent, whose lost known address was 1043 Village Drive. Hostings. Michigan. 49058 died November 4. 1995. An instrument dated October 9. 1995 has boon admitted os the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Deborah A. Bradley. 400Geothing Lane. Hostings. Michigan 49058. or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Borry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it. David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 (3/14) Ann Landers Respite needed Dear Ann Landers: My husband has been diagnosed as having senior dementia. Two years ago. I had to leave a job I enjoyed to stay home and care for him My problem is that I can’t get out of the house and I feel myself stagnating. 1 have tried in subtle ways to tell my five children that I need a break to go shopping, visit the library, see a movie or just take a drive. 1 don’t expect them to take care of their father for any length of time. I just want them to take him out once in a while and leave me some time alone. They could take him out for coffee, lo the hardware store or just for a ride — anything to make him feci alive and part of the world. His physical condition is fairly good, and he can still enjoy doing these things. 1 tried to get my husband interested in the senior center, which is quite nice, but he refused to stay there without me. Lately. I’ve become impatient with him. and I’m ashamed of myself. If each of my children would take their father out just one day a month, it would help me enormously. Ann. 1 love my husband, and there is no way 1 would put him in a nursing home. He has been my lover, my best friend and my help-mate for 50 years. 1 will not desert him no matter what, but a breather once in a while would be a godsend. Maybe if my children see this letter in your column, they will take the hint. — Loretta in Michigan. Dear Loretta: You say your husband was diagnosed two years ago and now you are hoping your children will see your letter in my column and "take the hint." For Lord’s sake. Loretta, why have you not been totally frank with your children and told them you need help? Don't wait for them to see your letter in the paper. Phone each one today and tell them ex­ actly what you have told me. I'll bet you have underestimated them and they will come through for you. Mail complaint Dear Ann Landers: Recently, you praised the Postal Service for doing such a wonderful job. Well. Ann. you must be getting a lot bel­ ter service in Chicago than we are getting in Virginia. Normally, it takes five to 21 days for mail to go 200 miles to Pennsylvania. It takes five days or more for a latter to go 75 miles to my sister. It took a wceVfor a birthday card to get to my next-door neighbor. and we live two miles from lhe post office. Last week, a piece of priority mail took five days to go 300 miles. At best, our service car. be described as lousy. It seems that whenever the cost of postage goes up. lhe quality of service goes down. Instead of staggering lunch hours, our post office closes for an hour and a half at noon. When I complain. I am told that our mail gets hung up in lhe D.C. area and it can't be helped. We deserve better. If you print this letter, we may get some attention. — Disgusted in Central Va. Dear Central VA.: You can be sure that Marvin Runyon, the postmaster general, will receive several copies of this column I believe in the old adage — “lhe squeaky Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements ere: £ ESTHER GEHL Esther is holding her own at Butterworth Hospital. V)ur J s 1yI C • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will whccl ibe oil." The mail delivery in Chicago improved a lot after a fe» bjgs of mail were diacovered in a poMman s closet ar home and another bundle was dredged up from Lake Michigan It pays io complain I did. and the service improved fast. Show underwear? Dear Ann Landers: I am a 17-year-bld boy. I am not a prude or a nerd, but one thing some girls are doing lately really bothers me They are wearing low-rise jeans with highrise underwear so that the waistband of their panties is visible. 1 have nothing against low-rise jeans, but showing off your underwear is gross, if they are trying to be sexy, they are failing. I have asked several girls about this, and they all agreed that it's disgusting. I also asked some guys if they were turned on by seeing a girl’s underwear, and even the crudest dude I know said it didn't do a thing for him. Not a lot of girts do this. Ann. but enough do it to make me wonder if they are trying to make some son of fashion statement. Please print this letter, and let the girts know it’s not just their parents who are bothered Their peers don’t want to see their underwear either. — R.M.. Long Beach. Calif. Dear R.M.: Wow. times have certainly changed! I remember when a girt was embar­ rassed if her slip showed, and now they are showing off their underware. You've made a point that it’s gross, and I agree. Bag it. girts. Straying excuse Dear Ann Landers: You missed an impor­ tant part of the message when you advised "Silently Weeping in Kansas" to remember lhe good things about her 50-year marriage lo ‘‘Wilmer.’’ After he died, she found condoms in his wallet and pornography in his desk drawers. Her husband probably had 50 years of hear­ ing. “Not tonight, honey. I have a headache. The kids might hear. It’s loo late. Il’s too ear­ ly. It's too dark. It’s too light. I just had my hair done. I need to make some phone calls. I’m too tired. You’re loo tired. The phone might ring. I haven’t talked to my mother today.” After 50 years of excuses. Wilmer probably decided to go elsewhere to satisfy his sexual, appetite, and who can blame him? The message you missed. Ann. was for the women in your reading audience. Men who do not get sexual satisfaction at home will find it somewhere else. Wives who don’t want their husbands to stray should not provide them with a good excuse to do so. — Forty Years of Excuses in Anchorage. Alaska. Dear Alaska: You certainly sound like a, man who speaks from experience. Forty years of "Not tonight, dear" can be a long time,, when there’s no heat in the igloo. You’ve made a good case for Wilmer Thank you on behalf of all my male readers who are similar­ ly frozen out. Ann volunteered ; Dear Ann Lander*: I have been reading your column for a long time and notice that you keep telling both women and men to do volunteer work. I wonder how much volunteer work you did before you became’ Ann Landers. I’d like to sec this letter in the paper - and your answer — A Reader in Sullivan. Mo. Dear Mo : Since you asked. I will tell you.* My sister. Dear Abby. and I put in over 5.000, hours as Gray Ladies at Lutheran Hospital in Eau Claire. Wi».. between 1945 and 1955 And we enjoyed every minute of it. Gem of the Day: (Credit Art BuchwaJd). ; Americans are broad-minded people. They'll' accept the fact that a person can be an" alcoholic, dope fiend or a wife-beater, but if a' man doesn't drive a car. everybody thinks there’s something wrong with him. Drugs are everywhere. They 're easy to gel. easy to use and ever easier to get hooked on ‘ If you have questions about drugs, you nerd' Ann Landers' booklet. “The Lowdown on ' Dope." Send a self-addressed, long,' business-size envelope and a check or money" order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown. c/o Ann Landers." P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-6562.' (In Canada, send $4.55). Copyright 1996 Creator* Syndicate, be. Lake Odessa NEWS Sunday is the day to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland — Saint Patrick. The Lenten service Sunday. March 17. will be at lhe Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Ben Ridder the host pastor. The message will be brought by the Rev. Phil Whipple. The Lakewood High School concert band will be at the high school at 7 p.m. Sunday. Village Council will meet Monday. March 18. with a possible realignment of officers following the March 11 election. On Tuesday, the presidential primary elec­ tions will be held at the Page Building, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Parents of Head Stan children will meet at 12:30 p.m. at lhe Page Building on March 20. a Wednesday. There will be a Red Cross blood drive at Lakewood High School Thursday. March 21. The annual Lake Odessa gathering was held at LaBelle, Fla.. March I. with 28 present. Many local people live at LaBelle and others came to join them. Among those who came from elsewhere were the Ron Ericksons, the Bill Cowleys. Wilma Hynes and Marie Darby. Ionia County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel will meet Thursday. March 21. at the Ionia Com­ mission on Aging building between Kidd and Hudson streets for a noon luncheon. Sheriff Terry Jungel will be the speaker, with his topic “You and Today’s Youth." Reserva­ tions should be called to 374-8420 by Satur­ day. All school retirees are invited. On March 9. Kilpatrick Church was the set­ ting for the wedding of John Yonkers and Tabitha Dunn. The bride is a granddaughter of Lyle Dunn The groom's parents are Jerry and Jan and his grandparents are Ford and Orpha Enz. Lester and Virginia Yonkers. Funeral services were held in Lansing Sun­ day afternoon for Agnes Rood. 81. who died ' March 3. She had been born near Woodland * in 1914 to John and Elizabeth Smith. She was” retired as a food handler at MSU. a member ’ of the Waverly Thirty-Nmera and AARP. She' was preceded in death by her parents and 11 siblings, who included brothers Kenneth. *’ Orto and Calvin Smith. She was survived by a daughter and two grandchildren and her lasf^ surviving sister-in-law Dorothy Smith of Lake*' Odessa. Many local kin attended. Others from “ the family were Zack York and his sister 1 Helen of Bronson Place. Kalamazoo: Joe and v Geneva (York) Speas. United Methodist Women of Central UMC ** met Monday evening in the church lounge. " New officers were in place for the start of the"7 1996 year. Tentative plans were announced for the April 20 spring breakfast with Leta"' Guild of Lansing the speaker. Program books'! for the year were distributed Elected leader ■ ship ladies were the hostess group. •’ In lhe village election held Monday, veteran^ councilman Jerry Engle garnered more votes for the presidency than did the incumbent Bill Riggs. Juiane Beglin. who was serving as -1 clerk by appointment to fill a vacancy held the * post with more votes than those for hopeful Suzan Otis. Other candidates had not opposi- ■’ lion. This leaves one council seat vacant. Fred ' Wiseiogle did not run. but received several -’ votes as a write-in. Other council members ’ Janet Banks and Terri Slade have served only * partial terms before tins election. The Yonkers snowman by early week was reduced lo a few inches in height and that was ’ mostly a duster of dry leaves held in place by •’ frozen snow. No doubt the Tuesday I temperatures would reduce him to only a'-’ small pile of leaves. This is remarkable ’ longevity for a snowman to survive from Dec. 31 to March 12. ^byi oi^ TO SERVICE ALL YOUR JEWELRY NEEDS. not be published. • All letters are subject to editing 3 for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be Sharon Pryor Nocnswxi Bt alii Coksuuki 616-945-4375 Letters, cards and prayers can be sent to: Education? Retirement? Peace of Mind? Esther Gehl You hate your reasons. Fix a recorded message nf current rale infixnuium . JI 1-tURMLS BOX'D IMS 7-2661 1973 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 6)( accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. All Jewelry Repair done in our own on-premises Jewelry Repair and Manufacturing Studio by our Goldsmith. Certified Gemologist on staff for appraisals and stone identification Fine Selection of Genuine Diamonds & Colored Gemstones THOMAS A. DAVIS Jeweler • Gemologist • Goldsmith 136 East State Street Hastings. Michigan 948-9884 Open Tuesday — Saturday �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 14, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Union Joy Cemetery Circle by Joyce Weinbrecht The minutes of the Cemetery Association gave a picture of how the care of cemeteries was achieved and an idea lhe cost of doing things in these early days. The cemetery , located at the crossing of North Avenue and Butler Road, was formed when ground was purchased from Warren Joy on Ian. 14. 1857. for a sum of $24. The deed to lhe property was given on Juiy 12. 1858. This piece of land bordered by the two service roads and bordering on the intersection of the two highways. It was known for a time as the Joy Cemetery until ownership was assumed by the four townships of Maple Grove. Assyria. Johnstown and Baltimore. Then it became the Union Cemetery and was operated by Union Cemetery Association. On Jan. 2. 1858. the annual meeting of the Union Cemetery Association was held at Warren Joy’s home. Warren Joy was elected as president. John Maile was the clerk and sexton and Aaron Warren was to be (he treasurer. At this meeting, it was voted to build a board fence around lhe grave yard. 4 % feet high, w ith lhe boards to be 10 inches, and eight inches with three boards of six inches breadth Pints were to be of tarmarac. seven inches in diameter. The cost of the fence was to be covered by an assessment from the members of the association. Apparently, the assessments could not be obtained easily as on Jan. 9. 1858. a special meeting of officers was called and the motion to build a fence was rescinded. They voted to build a gate as soon as the necessary funds could be obtained from the sale of cemetery lots At the annual meeting Jan. 5, 1859. there wasn’t a quorum, so the officers stood over to serve for the year. They showed that they had sold some of the lots, about 16 for that year. The annual meeting for I860 was held Jan. 6. again at Warren Joy’s home. They voted to build a fence on the south side of the cemetery to be built entirely of good white oak. with folding gates to the central alley. On Jan 11. 1860. the officers met and agreed to let the building of the fence to the lowest responsible bidder, which was Aaron Warren, whose bid was $13.70. By April. II. Aaron Warren had completed building the fence, was inspected and accepted by officers J.A. Maile. clerk, and W. Joy. president. There was a total of $40 in the treasury on April 14. 1860. The 1861 annual meeting was held at the Warren School house on Jan. 4. 1861 Mathew Holmes was elected president pro tern. Warren Joy again was elected president. John Maile was the clerk and Aaron Warren was treasurer. John Maile was sexton. A fence for the west side of the cemetery was planned, providing that a responsible bid­ der would accept the job. on condition that he wait for his pay until the funds could be ac­ crued from the sale of lots. On Jan. 26 a meeting was called to give the fence building job to H.V. Baker, who was lhe lowest bid­ der. which was SI. 16% per rod. The materials to be posts 6% feet long. 6”x4” boards. 12 feet long. In 1862 there was no January meeting. The association did meet on June 7. of that year to inspect and accept the fence on lhe west side of lhe cemetery , the work done by Baker Warren Joy. president. Aaron Warren, treasurer and J. Maillc. clerk, approved it. The cost of lhe fence was $14.75. A facing was added to the fence at the cost of 25 cents, making it come to a total of $15. He was paid $9.60 of this amount on Oct. 1. 1862. with a balance left of $5.40 The years 1863 and 1864 are omitted from the minutes, but on Dec. 29. 1965. an annul meeting was held. Warren Joy was still lhe president. J. Maile was secretary. They decid­ ed to build a board fence along the north and east sides of the cemetery. It was also decided that when someone pur­ ; Lacey, Michigan, located one mile south of the Union-Joy Cemetery. It is in the northeast corner of Assyria Township. chased a lot it would be paid for within four months of lhe time it was engaged. On Jan. 12. 1866. the bids for the remain­ ing fence were considered. J. Maile was the lowest bidder at $1.75 per rod and made of oak boards. The money to pay for it was to be raised by a tax upon lhe lots sold. This fence didn’t get built at this time because on March 1. 1869. the matter of the remaining fence again was pan of the pro­ ceedings. They aLo agreed at this meeting to pay John Maile for his service up to the cur­ rent date a sum of $4 and be paid 50 cents per year thereafter. They elected Levi H. Stanton as president. The new bidding on the fence staned at $2 per rod but was reduced to $1.50. L. K. Stanton was the lowest bidder. Deadline for comple­ tion of lhe fence was May I. 1869. Mr. Stanton finished the fence by April 24. 1869. 22 rods. 4% yards at $1.50 for a total of $34.50. He paid $10 of this on April 24. There are no minutes for 1870. 1871. 1872 or 1873. There is no record of whether Mr. Stanton received the balance of his wages. There is an entry for 1870 showing a burial in Potter’s field. ’ The meeting for 1874 was held on Oct. 2. where some of the bills and money collected were recorded. Edwin Moody was the clerk that year. The price of a cemetery lol was $ 1.25 in the beginning. It went to $1.50 and then to $1.75. In the 1870s and 1880s. there was a lot of trading of lots and subdividing of lots and sell­ ing of lots by lot owners. In 1875. there was no annual meeting in January. On Oct. 18. 1875. George Manin wanted to buy a lot. T’.e lot he wanted was owned by G.V. Wright, range east No. 28. L.K. Stanton agreed to allow him to bury on the lot with the agreement to buy it if it was for sale. If it was not for sale, he would remove the body from the lot. Infant Manin appears to still be buried on this half lot. In 1884. the members of the association met to clean out the cemetery and to authorize the staking out of lhe ground. This meeting was held in August. By 1885 a lot sold for $2. $1. for a half lot. There was a meeting held on Nov. 24. 1885. to examine the work and services of the clerk. Officers were E.F. Moody, clerk, and A N. Warren, treasurer. Four members of the association attended this meeting. Benjamin Babcock. Erwin Harmon. James Hill and R.K. Stanton. The cemetery was staked out by A.N. War­ ren. He was paid $2.50 for stakes and for 11 years of service at 50 cents per year, a sum of $5.50. John Cheeseman bought half of Hud­ son Merrit’s lot for $1. Alfred Durfee assisted with the staking out of the cemetery . At the A detail from a plat map showing the original cemetery which was in the southeast corner of Maple Grove Township. end of the year. Nov. 24. 1885. there was a balance of $1.14 on hand. There are no minutes for 1886. 1887. 1888 and 1889. In 1890. on Aug. 8. there was a joint board meeting of the supervisors held at the cemetery. John Hinckley was elected sex­ ton. The supervisors ruled that the people liv­ ing in the townships. Johnstown. Baltimore. Assyria and Maple Grove be given a choice of the lots platted out before the price went up to $3 per lot. No more lots were lo be platted out until all of the vacant lots were taken. The sexton was ordered to mow the cemetery once each year and twice, if necessary. Beginning in August of 1890 the bookkeep­ ing became more detailed. Items like clearing and trimming cemetery. $5. taking out trees. $1. straightening gravestone. 50 cents, digg­ ing of seven graves at $2 each, mow ing and cleaning were itemized. There was a special meeting held on Oct. 19. 1897. at lhe Union Cemetery. Present were Jones. Moody. Stanton and Graybum. They decided to move the bodies on the west driveway John Hinckley was given the jobs a: $6 per adult grave and he would be allowed to place children into one grave, at $4 Mr. Hinckley was to furnish the boxes, plot out and stake the new area for SI .50 per day The minutes didn’t indicate where the new sites would be located or give a listing of the persons who were moved. No payment to Mr Hinckley is recorded, so there is no count of how many were indeed moved if any. Nov 1. 1897. lists the sale of lot No. 36 in the new addition as bought by John Hinckley for $3. From then on. the burials were designated as old or new pan of the cemetery as the entries were made on the books. The four townships were taking a more active pan in supervising the cemetery by this lime. June I. 1900. the fence was repaired and some new posts were set. The cemetery was mowed and cleaned in June of 1900. Jan 14. 1901. there was a special meeting in the city of Hastings concerning the Union Cemetery. Supervisors R.K Stanton. Baltimore: C.E. Cox. Assyria; G.M. Miller. Johnstown; and John Hinckley. Maple Grove, were in attendance. John Hinckley resigned as sexton. H.B. Hinckley was elected in his place. The second meeting in 1901 was held at the Union Cemetery on Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. This was a joint meeting of the supervisors of the four townships. George Miller was elected chairman, and J. DcLano was chosen clerk. The board decided to not stake out any more burial plots until the number of vacant lots was reduced to ten. and then to plot out two tiers of lots only. They voted to sustain the sexton, who was to do the work according to the rules laid down by the supervisors. George Miller was selected to get 49 cedar posts and 512 feet of 2x8 pine or hemlock lo repair the fence and pul on a railing in a good workmanlike manner, job to be completed by December of 1901. John Hinckley was to do lhe work. Things .noved along through 1902 with burial costing $2 and lots being sold for $3. There also was some trading and transferring of lots. Sexton records designated whether the plot was in the old cemetery or in the new addition. In August 1906 lhe meeting of the Union­ Joy Cemetery was held for the purpose of making arrangements to build a new fence around the entire grounds and to transact such other business as might need attention A. Reams was the acting chairman. G. Miller acted as clerk On Dec. 17. 1906. the four supervisors of the four townships met to in­ spect the fence L. Reams of Assyria had built A Bivens of Maple Grove. A Williams of Baltimore. G. Miller of Johnstown and L. Reams of Assyria attended this meeting. On Oct. 10. 1908. at Maple Grove, super­ visors from Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria met at the cemetery to go over a work plan for things to be done Wallace Mack was appointed sexton of the Union Cemetery to replace A.A. Durfee At a meeting Oct. 23. 1908. the cemetery board met in the City of Hastings and adopted the following resolutions: First, the board authorized the sexton to fill up all depressions caused by sunken graves and to make the sur­ face reasonably level. Second, the sexton was to straighten up all stones that were tipped. Third, he was to replace the temporary wooden markers at the graves where none ap­ peared and to cause the names, if they were known to be inscribed there on. Fourth, he was to trim leaf branches of trees to a height of 10 feet. Some of the first persons io purchase lots in the Union — Joy cemetery, beginning in 1858. were Thomas Moody. John Made. Asci Patchin. Israel Cheeseman. H.W. Warner. John Hill. Lelah Lush. G. Roth. Dudley M. Joy. Hiram McQueen. Almcron Holcomb. Mary Cave. Ebenezer Sweet. Caleb Thomsson. Elijah Winslow. Louis Holcomb. Charles Fisk. A.J. Woodmancy, Alex Cortright. Matthew Holmes. L.K. Stanton. James L. Graham. James Hill. P.D. Wright. Charles Butler. William Clark. Widow Price. Norman Clark. William Jewel. Issac Snyder. W. Steed. Manin Palmer. Peter Hoyt. B. Bab­ cock. H. Perkins. George Cheeseman and E. Kibbc These lots were sold from the opening of the cemetery in 1857 through March 27. 1866 Then on Sept. 22. 1908. the Union Cemetery Association became the Union Cemetery Circle and assumed the upkeep and care of the appearance of the burial grounds. The members held a supper at the home of Henry Stevens. They took up a collection of $1.60 and began the job. (To be continued: Union Cemetery Circlet OFFICE NURSES PENNOCK HOSPITAL FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICES Part Time and On Call LEGAL NOTICES Pennock Hospital is seeking Part Time and On-Call Office Nurses lo work in our family practice physician offices in Delton, Gun Lake and Wayland. The qualified candidate will be an RN orJ-PN. Excellent interpersonal Skills are required, flexibility is a miiit, and priot doctor's office experience is preferred. State of MfcMcan Please submit application/resume to: OWDCT FOB PUBLICATION Filo No. 96-117-CH EDWARD D WHIFFLE ond PATRICIA A. WHIPPLE Hutbond and Wife. Plointiffi. DAVID J EASTLUND ond MARCIA EASTLUND Hutband and Wife. Defendant* Robert J. Longttreet (P53546) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE * YOUNGSMA Attorney for Plointifft 607 North Broodwoy Hatting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 Al a session of said Court held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hotlingt. Borry County. Michigan this 22nd day of February. PRESENT Honorable Gory R. Holman. Circuit Judge Acting by SCAO Assignment On the ?2nd day of February. 1996 on oction wot filed by Edward D. Whipple ond Patricio A. Whipple to quiet title to certain property described ot follows: Lott 1. 2 ond 3 of Block Thirty-two (32) of the Eastern Addition to the City (formerly Village) of Hastings. according to lhe recorded plot thereof Upon consideration of the Motion of Plointifft at­ testing to the fact that Defendant* in thit action cannot be pertonally served with a Summons ond a copy of the Complaint herein becou*e their pre­ tent whereabout* are unknown, and they hove no la*t known addresses. ond that publication of notice of thit action in a newspaper of general cir­ culation it most likely to give notice to thote Defendant* and their heirs. and it appearing in thit Court that Plaintfill, after diligent inquiry, hat been unable to atcertain lhe Defendant! ond or their heirt retidencet either within or without the Stole of Michigan, ond il further appearing that personal tervice of Summons ond Complaint in this action cannot be mode on some Def endont* for the above stated reasons, and that publication it the best meant available to apprise Defendants of the pendency of thit action: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant* DAVID J EASTLUND ond MARCIA EASTLUND and ALL OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMANTS shall on or before the 19th day of April 1996 serve their answers on Robert J. Longstreet, attorney lor Plointifft whose address is 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058. or take such other ac­ tion as may be permitted by low. Failure to comply with thit Order may result in a judgement by default against the Defendant* for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy ol this Order be published once each week for three con­ secutive weeks in the Hostings Banner a newspaper in general circulation hereby designated os most likely to give notice to rhe Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County of Barry State of Michigan IT IF FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication ol this Order be mode within fourteen (14) days from the dote of entry of this Order ond that moil­ ing a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiffs cannot with reasonable diligence, ascer tain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by moil. Gary R Holman Circuit Judge Acting by SCAO Assignment Drafted by Robert J Longstreet SIEGEL HUDSON GEE & YOUNGSMA 607 N Broodwoy Hasting*. Ml 49058 (616)945 3495 (3 21) PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-3112 E.OE. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS for next school year will take place on March 27 and 28 from 8:30 -12:30 pm and 1:30 - 3:30 pm and on March 29 from 8:30 -12:30 pm and 1:30 - 3:00 pm at the elementary schools nearest to where the parents reside (one hour earlier at Pleasantview School). It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child at the time of registration. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate and immunization record to this meeting. The child’s social secu­ rity number is also requested but not required. By State law immu­ nizations must be complete before school attendance in the Fall. At the time of registration, parents will also be given appointments for a pre-enrollment screening test for vision and hearing as well as a school readiness test. Hastings Schools Schedule Parent Conferences Hastings Area Schools will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences on March 27 and 28. 1996. Students will attend school in the morning on March 27. 28. and 29. with conferences scheduled in the afternoon or evening of March 27 and 28. Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individual basis by the teachers. The conference schedule for the Middle School and High School is Wednesday. March 27, and Thursday. March 28. from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the afternoons and from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the evenings. High School conferences will be conducted in the gymnasium of the High School: parents may attend at their convenience. Middle School conferences, however, will be conducted in various locations throughout the building as scheduled by the teacher teams (call the Middle School office if your child’s schedule has not been received). Parents are encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an individual basis. Administrators and counselors will be available to talk to parents at the conferences also. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 1996 Exchange Club 'Citizens of the Month’ named LEGAL NOTICE: Tho Michiqon Deportment ol Environmentol Quolity proposed to relMue o dttchorge permit to: Gun loke Areo Sewer Authority lor o wottewoter treat­ ment plant located at 12588 Marsh Rood. Shelbyville Michigan 49344. The applicant collects ond treats sanitary sewoge Irom portions ol Yankee Springs Township ond Orangeville Township in Borry County ond Martin Township ond Woyiond Township m AI logon County, specilicolly the lokeshore communities ol Gun lake. Foyne lake. Barlow lake and Cobb lake. The applicant discharges treated wastewater to the Gun River via an unnamed dromoge ditch, in the NW 1/4 ol the SC 1/4. Section 6 T2N. RIOW. Borry County The droit permit includes the following modilicotions to the previously issued permit: lower Dissolved Oxygen limitation. Comments or objections to the droit permit received by April 15. 199*. will be considered in the linol decision to issue the permit. Persons desiring information regarding the droit permit, procedures lor com­ menting or requesting a hearing, should contact: Joffrey J. Jones. Permits Section. Surface Water Quality Division. Deportment ol Environmental Quality. P.O Box 30773. Lansing. Michigan. 48909 telephone 517-335-4125. Copies ol the public notice, fact sheet ond droit permit may be obtain­ ed ol the Surloce Water Quality Division Plomwell District OH.ce located at 621 North IOth Street. P.O. Box 355. Plainwell. Michigan 49080 telephone 616 685 9886 (3/14) Southeastern Elementary students who have been named March Ex­ change Club Citizens ot the Month Include (from left) Michael Kiefer, Leanne Etter and Adam Wlndes, with teacher Jane Merritt. morin j, iwo ar r:ju p.m. Board members present Miller. Harper. Cook, lewis Absent O'Brien. Also present Fire Chiel and 9 citizens ond guests Fire Dept report received. Approved fire dept, purchases. Cemetery contract renewed with Roush. Year end budget adjustments authorized. Authorized clerk to work ot Presidential Primary. Motion passed ogamst paying taxes with credit cards, etc. Fire Chief presented accomplishments ond Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month for March at Northeastern Elementary are (from left) Amanda Van Buren and Jennifer Shaw, with teacher Alice Gergen. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller. Supervisor (3/1* Exchange Club of Hastings Middle School Students of the Month are (front, from left) Heather Drumm, Nicki Doozan, (middle row) Jeremy Butler, Eric VanderVeen, (back) Steven Obrelter and Amanda Buskirk. Who Can Solve This Problem? Right now*, in some school districts, third graders are learning how to solve this equation. And in some school districts, sixth graders are learning. But there are still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to face the question. Citizens of the Month for March at Pleasantview Elementary are (from left) Holly Cole and Megan Avery, with teacher Eleanor Vonk. • NOTICE • Hastings Kiwanis Club The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Mar. 12, 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. presents a... WORLD TRAVEL SERIES Narrated by... Stan Walsh “Italy: Tip to Toe” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, Mar. 15 • 7PM Central Auditorium Enjoy the music of Elsie Sage at the organ ...before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and at intermission! Electrical Apprenticeship The Exchange Club of Hastings' "Citizens of the Month" for March from Central Elementary School are (front, from left) Danielle Long, Grant End­ sley (middle) Libby Cassell, (back) Broc Reaser and B.J. Donnini. The Battle Creek Electrical Joint Apprentice­ ship and Training Committee will be accep­ ting applications for the Class of 2001 which will commence August of 1996. The basic requirements for an interview to be considered in the selection process are listed below: 1. Birth Certificate (Minimum age ol 18 years) 2 Transcript of high school grades 3. Proof of one year algebra 4 High school diploma or GED 5. A minimum score of H on the GATB Test as given by the MESC Applications will be accepted at 1375 West Michigan Avenue. Battle Creek. Ml (lower level) from March 18 thru March 22,1996 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a m. and 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily. Items 1-5 will be accepted upon making application if available. The deadline for providing the necessary information to be eligible for the interview process shall be May 10. 1996. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply. Student of the Month for February at St. Rose School is Haley Seidl, with teacher Diane Brighton. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 14,1996 — Page 11 St. Rose kids enjoy Middle Ages feast A plate of fruit arranged for serving sits next to a tray ot pastenes tor me Middle ges least at St. Rose. The 'servers' were very deferential as befits those who serve the 'anstocracy.' From left, the 'servers' are Carolyn Seidl. Cindy Carey. Diane Brighton and Nonne Leprechaun photo contest is March 16-17 Each student in Diane Brighton's class at St. Rose was given a choice of 25 different foods at the Middle Ages feast. Chris Suter (from left), Jenny Cottrell, Kyle Main, Zac Fulmer and Jeremy Pond are dining in Middle Ages style. Do you have the cutest baby in the world'* Do people tell you your baby or toddler should be a model? Then the Hastings Jaycees are encouraging you lo enter your baby's photo in the "Cutest Utile Leprechaun" contest to be held from IO a.m. March 16 to 4 p.m., March 17 at the Hastings Kmart. The contest welcomes photos of children ages two years or younger. Photos of the children will be put on display at Kmart with a canister for people to vote on their favorite "Link* Leprechaun" with donations. The baby photo that collects the most funds is the winner. There is a $10 entry fee. with all of the proceeds going to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. To enter, send the entry fee and a photo to the Hastings Jaycees. 404 W. Grand Street, in Hastings. For more information, call 9411-9224. 'Good manners' were different in the Middle Ages. Here, the king. Kyle Main, (front) and queen, Jennifer Cottrell, display accepted manners of the day. They ate from bread plates, with best manners saying they should give them to beggars outside the castle after the feast. Some St. Rose 'beggar* dogs enjoyed the plates after school. How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy Get the facts. Call your local American Lung Association St. Rose students (left to right) Paul Davis, Lynn McCallum. Heather Meany, Danny Carey. Haley Seidl. Jeremy Pond and Zach Fulmer enjoy being anstrocracy and being waited on by ‘server* Carolyn Seidl. AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION — NOTICE — I diiciitiiiii.’ Ri IiiriiH iit? 1’caci nl Mind? You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rale information, call I-8OO-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 The servers keep the food and dnnk flowing at the Middle Ages feast at St. Rose. Teacher Diane Bnghton (front) pours as Carolyn Seidl (with tray) serves. Elizabeth Nida. Ted Greenfield. Tony LaJoye and Becky Guernsey make their selections as (with camera) Robert Nida captures the event on video. Education? Retirement? Peace of Mind? You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information. call 1-800-4US BOND ■Ammr^V kJ. BONDS » at fe. ■ ■ Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers Sweden-After miny scien­ tific studies. Banta was devel­ oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S. Govemtre.it. After extensive testing with amazing results. Banta is now available in this country The unique ingredients of Banta are proven to burn fat. decrease appetite, and increase lean muscle tissue. Gary F. of Santa Barbara. California stated. "I lost II pounds within three weeks I feel much better and definite­ ly have more energy " Thomas S . a Pharmacist from San Diego wrote. “I started Banta weighing 215 pound* and lost 20 pounds in 2 months. Incredibly I lost inches in all the right places ~ In an interview with the Vice-President of Vita Source-"Letters from con­ sumers telling us about their wonderful results have been so positive and overwhelm­ ing. we guarantee Banta to work. The only difficulty we have is keeping our stores in stock." Banta is available at most K-Mart Pharmacies including. Hastings802 W. State St . 948-9411 CREDIT PROBUM SPECIALISTS We Refinance • Erstng Mcrfgoges • I -rd Cortfrods • Balloon Pa.nx.-nts OjG • Past Due To»e$ • Divorce Settlerrer.n • Coih Out Pental Properties ALTERNATIVEMORTGAGE SOLUTIONS 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Hastings. Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday. April 10, 1996 beginning at 9:00 am. DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary Edwardjones Serving and Individual Investors Since IH7I Mark D. Christensen Cordially Invite You to An: NOTICE OF NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR 1996 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO: The Qualified Electors of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS. Counties of Barn and Allegan. Michigan. TWO school board members’ four-year terms will expire on June 30.1996. Nominating petitions may be picked up in the Superintendent's Office at 327 North Grove Street.Delton. Michigan.and must be filed with the Board Secretary or at the Superintendent's Office. No petitions may be accepted after 4:00 p.m.. Monday. April 8. 1996. The last day on which candidates may withdraw their petitions is 4:00 p.m. Thursday. April 11. 1996. Sallv A. Adams. Secretan BOARD OF EDUCATION (623-9246) Investing for Tax Deferred Growth Seminar Guest Speaker: Mr Tim Mulloy Hartford Director WHERE? County Seat WHEN? Monday, March 18, 1996 TIME? 7 - 8:30 pm REFRESHMENTS Wil l. BE SERVED Please RSVP by Friday March 15th by calling 945-3553 or 800-288-5220. Feel Free to bring an interested friend. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 14, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen NCAA tourney provides thrills March Madness officially starts today and for one sports writer lhe next 18 days are lhe best in sports entertainment. Off the lop of my head I best remember wins by Michigan over Seton Hall, a miracle finish by North Carolina Stale, a young Isiah Thomas taking the Hoosiers all the way and of course Magic over Larry Bird for a Spartan national championship Great players are needed lo win NCAA lilies, so whatever you do please don't take North Carolina Greensboro. Drexel. Santa Clara. Monmouth. Northern Illinois. San Jose Slate. Portland. North Eastern Louisiana or Colgate. (Go clean your teeth, there’s only 55 teams left lo choose from) There will plenty of surprises, miracle baskets, disappointments and emotions as teams first take to the court this afternoon lo start lhe road to lhe Final Four. My sleeper pick for the first round just might be No. 12 seed Arkansas beating No. 5 seed Penn Stale in Providence R.l. Without any hesitation, take (J Mass in the East. Kentucky in the Midwest. U Conn in the Southeast and Kansas in the West. Kansas is the only team picked here that is not a No. I seed, but they're a No. 2 and No. I Purdue will stumble against No. 4 Syracuse earlier in the tournament. Go with Kentucky over U Conn in lhe finals as no college team can match up with the Wildcats in talent or in intensity. Also, look for Georgetown to go far. As for the local teams, Duke will easily get by Eastern Michigan and Michigan is "Off the record" in my case. The W’olvcnncs face lhe Longhorns of Texas Friday in Milwaukee, while the Eagles take on the Duke Blue Devils today in Indianapolis (P.S. If any of you big basketball programs out there arc looking for a head coach, lake a good look at EMU's Ben Braun, the man's a winner) Sure, the Indiana Hoosiers may not be a local team, but they have strong enough local support to deserve mention. Coach Bob Knight should have his team ready for Boston College in lU's opener, but Georgia Tech could be a tough draw in Round 2. Let the dance take stage, let the emotions fly high, let the games begin! (P.S.S. If you have any trouble reaching me during these next 18 days, don't worry I'm not too far from the television set tuner watching a game or enjoying one of those highlight films that they put lo music) •Keeping with the basketball, two local players will be in a Final Four for Hope College starting Friday — Hastings' Malt Brown and Caledonia's Pat Slcgcman. Hope, competing in the Division III NCAA Tournament, will face Franklin & Ma. shall College (Pa.) on Friday night. Illinois Wesleyan and Rowan (NJ.) are lhe other two teams in that tourney. •Lakewood volleyball could certainly use your support on Friday. Coach Kellie Rowland's Vikings are buck in the Stale tournament after making it to lhe finals just a season ago. But. the road to the title will not be an easy one as Lakewood faces a very good No. I Comstock Friday. The match is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Mattawan High and should include plenty of rocket-like hits. The Vikings are focused and a supportive crowd just make lhe difference. Talk lo you soon. Area wrestlers battle for State Class B titles The wrestling squads at Hastings and Delton closed out the winter wrestling season at the Stale individual championships this past weekend. Hastings had four wrestlers al lhe Division Il championships in Battle Creek, while Delton sent the same number of grapplcrs to lhe Division III finals in Kalamazoo. Craig Bowen finished sixth in the 135pound weight class for the Saxons, losing a 9-7 decision to Caledonia's Aaron Sprague in All-Barry County mat team includes State champs Boucher, Middleville It has been a championship season on the mats in Barry County. First it was the Middleville wrestling team winning the Division Ill title at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. Then Lakewood's Nick Boucher won lhe 103-pound weight class in Division II to keep the area magic glowing. Along the way there have been district titles, regional titles and plenty of individual medals won by wrestlers from Middleville. Lakewood. Hastings. Delton and Maple Valley. Boucher is one of 14 Barry County grapplcrs selected lo the 1996 J-Ad Graphics All-County team, while Middleville's terrific team has four first-learners. The Trojans named to the squad are Dendel Craven (112), Scan Crofoot (119). Luke Middleton (152) and Joel Appel (215). Craven. Crofoot and Middleton all earned spots at the Division III individual tournament at Western Michigan University's University Arena last weekend. Going into the Stale tournament. Craven had a season mark of 42-12, Crofoot 48-8 and Middleton 49-9. Appel's biggest accomplishment of the 1996 season was probably his 1:49 pin over Richmond's Ray Scigneune to give his Trojans the Division III championship. Joining Boucher as first-teamers from the Lakewood team are Jason Curtis (160) and Chris Sutherland (275). Curtis also was a individual participant at State. These three Viking wrestlers helped guide their team to a record setting 22-wm season. Boucher was ranked No. I in the 103-pound weight class for most of the grappling season. Hastings has three wrestlers on the first team: Craig Bowen (135). Chris Allen (145) and Jamie James (189). All three competed at State where Bowen and James each ended up sixth. Bowen entered the State tournament with a career record of 77-24 with 44 pins. He won six titles during the 1996 campaign. Allen recorded 100 wins during his career with the Saxons and won six tournaments during his senior year. James is 72-29 with 50 pins and still has one more season to go. He won three times during the past season. Delton grabbed three spots on the first team with Joe Daniels (125) Rob Isom (140) and James Vickery (171) earning lhe honors.. Daniels is a two-time conference champ, district champ and a state qualifier. Isom also won a Kalamazoo Valley Association weight class in 1996 as well as a district championship and a spot at the State meet. Vickery list of accomplishments includes a conference title, qualifying for regionals and qualifying for State. The final member on this year’s first team is Maple Valley's Pal Lowe. Lowe, who w resiled at 130. won over 25 matches during the course of the season. Selected to lhe second team are Maple Valley's James Egan (103) and Mike Egan (112). Lakewood's Phil Root (119). Maple Valleys Trevor Wawiernia (125). Middleville's Terry Trudell (130), lakewoods Tom Williams (135), Middleville's Spencer Romph (140), Lakewood's Keith Fabbri (145). Hastings' Bill Blair (152). Delton's CJ. Hicks (160), Hastings' Kevin Morgan (171). Delton's Dan Smith (189) and Hastings' Tim Easey (215) and Justin Walers (275). Members of the first team 1996 J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County wrestling squad are (front row. from left) Nick Boucher, Dendel Craven. Sean Crofoot. Joe Daniels. Pat Lowe. Craig Bowen, Rob Isom; (back row) Chris Allen. Luke Middleton, Jason Curtis. James Vickery, Jamie James, Joel Appel and Chris Sutherland. Middleville Coach Tom Lehman.. who led his Trojans to the Division III State title, anchors the team in the third row. Members of the second team J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County wrestling squad are (front row, from left) James Egan, Mike Egan, Trevor Wawiernia, Tom Williams, Spencer Romph, Keith Fabbri; (back row) Bill Blair. C.J. Hicks. Kevin Morgan, Dan Smith, Tim Easey and Justin Waters. Bowen went 2-1 on Friday losing a 17-3 decision to Avondale's Brian Davis, taking a fall in 2:45 against Monroe Jefferson's Jim Greenwood and winning a 9-4 decision versus Algonac's Adam Nixon. Jamie James also placed sixth for Hastings at 189. After losing his first match on Friday. James came back lo win a 9-4 See Wrestlers, page 13 his final match. Lakewood’s Boucher wins mat title his State title. Boucher is only the third Lakewood wrestler to win a Slate individual­ championship. Carl Fedewa won lhe 140pound category in 1994 and Doug Brooks look the 185-pound class in 1980. For Boucher, the achievement of his goal was a glorious moment indeed. "It's been my goal since I was five.-’ Boucher said. "I thank my whole team and D-K's James Vickery covers up the competition during the Division II individual wrestling championships. (Photo by Perry Hardin) everybody who came here and supported me. 1 knew 1 had a chance, but there was no way that 1 was coming in here and walking away with il." Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch knew that Boucher was a special one ever since he started in the Viking program. "He's a very hard worker, very goal oriented." Veitch said. "He knows when to get ready, is always in control and makes few adjustments." James won a 6-5 overtime decision against Chelsea's Jordan Dyer in a State individual matchup last weekend. (Photo by Frank Mix) Lakewood's Nick Boucher pin versus Mount Morris' Harold Eastman earned him a State individual championship last weekend. (Photo by Frank Mix) Boucher started his title chase on Friday with a 13-8 decision against Carlton Airport's Andy Gibson and an 8-0 decision versus Mason's Andrew Holman. And then came Eastman who probably ’ lost the match on one decision. "I was glad when he chose the bottom, that's where I work best." Boucher said. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 14, 1996 — Page 13 Wrestlers, continued from page 12 Hot-shooting Orioles edge Vikings in regional hoops Last Friday Charlotte drained 16 threepointers to win a district basketball title (92­ 83) over Middleville. Lakewood was Charlotte's first-round regional opponent on Tuesday night, but the Orioles' triples weren't the Vikings biggest obstacle. Instead, the Vikings had their troubles scoring "bunnies", or easy shots underneath, and fell 60-57 al Charlotte High. Hastings’ Craig Bowen, shown here during a Friday match, placed sixth for the Saxon wrestlers at State individuals. decision against Center Line's Matt Mulama and a 6-5 overtime decision to Chelsea's Jordan Dyer. He then lost an 18-10 decision M Portage Central's Nate Noel to finish in JjMount Pleasant's Luke Duffney won a 7-5 ^cision versus Kevin Morgan to put Horgan in eighth place at 171. Morgan went fel on the first day with a 12-4 loss lo jaton Rapids' Kevin Sattazahn, a 10-3 win O*er Warren Fitzgerald's Lonnie Walker and jb-4 triumph against Dexter's Andy Shank. vAllen. a return visitor lo State, did not fare i well as the other three Saxons. Allen, at Ji5. lost his first match on a fall in 5:32 to Dexter's Shannon Slahlin. came back to pin ^ount Pleasant's Ryan Brown in 3:43 and dropped his second with a 9-8 defeat to ^psvilie's Greg Martin. _____ For Delton. Dan Smith (189), James Vickery (172). Robert Isom (135) and Joe Daniels (125) all earned trips lo State. Smith won a 12-0 major decision against Riverview’s Mike Rosnick. before dropping a 12-6 decision lo Big Rapids' J.L. Holdsworth and a 14-5 major decision to Montague's Josh Coulter Vickery scored two wins on Friday lo place at Kalamazoo. He first won a 13-5 decision to Reed City’s Ryan Lusby, lost on a technical fall in 4:19 lo Fowlerville's Cody Diming and floored Annada's Mike Jenner in 4:32. Isom was pinned by Clintondale's Mark Weiland in his opener, won a 6-4 overtime decision to Midland's Chris McCartney and dropped a 9-3 decision to Berrien's Jason Constable. I BOWLING SCORES KBcckwith 62*63-45*6; Hall 6648; Snyder B*6; Woodmansee 58-50; Jesick U; Brewer 57-51; Kucmpel 56-52; -52; Moucoulis 55-53; Friend 54-54; 52-56; Colvin 51*6-56*6; Dowding chlachier 48*6-59*6; Otis 48*6-59*6; Richardson 47-61. Blair 179-408; B Johnson 153-420. G. Potter 153-475; S Scbasten 196-539; M. Maison 192-522; K. Colvin 193-470; Y Markley 186-507; B. Moore 152-413; L. Johnson 147; J. Hassan 160; M. Beckwith 146; I. Seeber 148-408 Mens Good Gaines and Series — J. Kasky #4-495; D Hall 195-464; W Birman fet-479; R. Kingsley 187-471; H Hawkins #6-417; A Brewer HE2-5OI; P. Terpening MM; R. Nash 182-484; K Mason 182-498; W 164-467; C. Jesick 166-457; L. Markley J. Beckwith 153-451; Brodock 193-464 Wednesday P.M. < » H. Parlies 70*6-37*6; Varney’s ¥*-39*6; Misfits 63-45; Eye and Ent Spec S-53; Nashville Chiro 51-57; Hair Care Qenter 51-57; Lifestyles 49*6-58*6; Mace’s 47*6-60*6; HAS Machine 44*6-63*6; Valley Realty 41 *6-66*6. I-High Gaines and Series - E. Ulrich ■0457; J. Leo 175-451; M Matson #4-465; R Rek hard 148-410; B Johnson #7-435; B. Norris 167-452; P. Frederickson 156-428; P. Snyder 166-417; B Vrogindewcy 146-397; C. Trumbull 134-373; S. Pennington 191; E. Vanesse 190; G. Otis #8; N. Taylor 157; S. Brimmer 143; D faller 152; R Murphy 155; J Gardner 139; 07 Brewer 142; B Hathaway 179; S. Sebas­ tian 533; T Soya 446 >- Friday Nhe Moose Mixed Z*Three Ponies 73; Get Lucky ’s 72*6; 9 and a Wiggle 67; Sears Service 62; Heads Out 59; Working On It 59; Odd Balls 54; Rusts Four 54; Big O s 53*6; Gillons 53; Ten Pirw 50*6; Middle Lakers 50; Late Comers 47; Keglers 45*6; Gu'.lcr Dusters 45'6; Four R’s45; Four Stars 42; Rocky Four 40'6. High Game and Series Men — J Barnum 207-597; E. Keller 255-584; B Heaih 235-559; D Sears 191-516; A Jenkins 207; D. Tinkler 189; L. Brummel 182; M. Garber 160; W. Gillons 164 High Game and Series Women — L. Bar num 234-643; S McKee 245-614; S. Keeler 212-555; S Hildenbrand 179-526; S. VanDenburg 239; P Robbins 186; V. Green 178; J. Kasinsky 174; G. Meany 170; S. Lewis 170; S. Ripley 189. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 65*6-42*6; Hummers 61*6-46*6; Bosleys 6O':-47*6; Varneys 60*6-47*6; Hastings Bowl 59*6-48*6; Lt Hanes 55*6-52*6; Lucky Shots 54*6-53*6; Leftovers 52*6-55*6; Valley Realty 52-56; Bye 18-90. Good Games and Series — J. Lewis 194-505; F Ruthruff 178-497; S Lambert I5CM38. B Sexton 167-437; D. Collier 171-415; S Salazar 147-411; D Olmsted 155-410; C Stuart 183; B Norris 181; M Atkinson 179; B Estep 157; F. Schneider 156; J. Rice 156. L Johnson 151; N. Totten 150; M Dull 137; M. Stembrecher 132; J. Piper 119; B Bode 118. Bowlercttes Kent Oil 58-34; Hecker Insurance 51*6-40*6; Dorothy’s Hair Styling 46-46; Carlton Center Excavating 45*6-46*6; Ben­ nett Industries 45-47; D J Electric 30-62. Good Gaines and Series — L. Dawe 179-475; E Vanasse 196-499; G Potter 177; D Cocnen 190-541. H Coener. 173 462; J. Gardner 143 397. J Decker 190-512. E I Ulrich 194; B. Hathaway 206-510; S. Merrill 170; J. McMillen 199-550; B Maker 171-445; R Murphy 163; K. Fowler 176. Monday Mixers Hartzler's Tours 61-35; Girrbach’s 57-39; Three Ponies 52-44; Hastings Bowl 4916-4616; Rowdy Giris 48-48; Babes and Bats 47*6-48*6; Mr. Bruce’s 47-49; Southshore Salon 47-49; T.M. Lassies 46*6-49*6; Michelob44-52; Kelley s Keglers 43-53; Deweys Auto 33*6-62*6. High Games - N. Pierson 245; J. Kasinsky 211; D Skinner 201; V. Carr 197; N. McDonald 193; M. Snyder 191; H. Hewitt 191; L. Potter 189; 3. Moore 180 High Series - V Pierson 585; N. Carr 518 D Skinner 514; N. McDonald 511; L. Potter 507 Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 60-36; Really Roctens 58-42; Load Hogs 57-43; Die Hards 56*6-43*6; Thunder Alley 55-45; Alley Cals 55-45; Holey Rollers 55-45; Rebels 54-46; Misfits 53*6-46*6; Fearsome 4 51-49 Beginners 47*6-52*6; Freeman’s 47-49; Rednecks 46*6-63*6; Short N Sweet 45-51; Get Along Gang 43*6-52*6; Dynamites 40-60; Tasmanhe’s 35*6-64*6; Friends 32-68. Womens High Games and Series - M. Snyder 216-597; B Moody 211-575; D. Lambeth 169-486; T. Huey 181-483; D. Krallman 172-475; N. Taylor 160-444; V. Miller 158-453; L. Beyer 158-429; S. Craven 176-426; P. Miller 158-423; A. Hubbell 181-412; L. Friend 160-397; J. Highsmith 128-335; D. Kelley 196; N Lambert 181; C. Wilcox 173; D. Vickers 149 Mens High Games and Series - D Vickers 212-582; S. Sanborn 224-569; C. Martin 213-562; K. Lambeth Jr. 217-542; T. James 203-530; R Swift 186-528; C Arm­ strong 184-506: B Miller 192-472; J. Eye 166-447; J. Barnum 234; J. DcLaat 205; K. Lambeth Sr. 200. J. Smith 191; S. Krallman 188; A. Taylor 184; F. Huey 181; R Craven 174; B Hubbell 167; G. Smith 163. Thursday Angels Outboard Inn 69-39; Styles-R-Us 69-39; NAPA Girls 69-39; Nashville Chiro 68-40; Melaleuca Inc. 62*6-45*6; Edward D. Jones 56*6-51*6; Hastings Bowl 50*6-53*6; Mitcher-T 49*6-58*6; Morrow Roofing 44-64; Riverside 37-67; Bob’s Grill 3672; Stefanos 35-73. Good Gaines and Series — K. Curtis 166; L Hayes 165: B. Weiler 116: M Wilkes 153-409; M Eaton 205-517; N. Tavlor 187-476; P Arends 175; S. Rose 202-522; L. De Long 183; P. Doezema 173: P Staines 171; J Lewis 188-509; L. Tilley 197-525; P Fisher 210-565; S. Vames 171; K. Kuhlman 158-449; K. Farr 167-474; S. Greenfield 196; T. Loftus Pt; K. Rines 158 T Redman 210-508; A. Kerley 145; D. Bartimus 192; J. Hurless 175-500; P. Guy 178: L Miller 164; D. Greenfield 161; S. Mennell 150; P Arends 175. Tuesday Mixed Lockshop 34-14; Viking 33-15; Consumers Concrete 30-18 Black Sheep 30-18; Neighbors 2622; Advanced Commercial Printing 24-24; Hastings Bowlers 21-27; Pin Seekers 19-29; Lammo’s Clowns 19-29; Bye 4-44. Mens High Games & Series M. Davis 248-615; M. Zimmerman 169-498; D. Salazar 485; L. Burch 493; T. Neymeiyer 206; S. Hyde 222. Womens High Games & Series B. Wilkins 225-561; B. Sexton 165; D. McCole 491; R. Burch 172; L. Miller 143; J. Gasper 526; J. Bryans 169-485; D. Sample 134. Lakewood Coach Mike Maciasz referred to those missed chances and said they were the difference in the final outcome. "We missed a lot of layups; if we make the layups we win the game," Maciasz said "We missed eight of them in the first half." Charlotte led 15-13 after the first eight minutes, but trailed at half 29-24. Lakewood clearly controlled the action during the second stanza. John Daniels scored Lakewood's last two baskets of the second, the final bucket being a hook shot with under one minute to play in the quarter. Sophomore forward Jason Elenbaas spearheaded lhe Vikings' offensive show during those first two quarters with 12 points, including two three-pointers. Elenbaas finished the game with 17 points. A 269 third quarter that consisted of five Oriole triples put the host team ».’» victories flight entering the fourth quarter. Jeff Whitely, who led the Charlotte squad with 20 pointr, canned 12 markers in the third stanza. Lake wood's biggest highlight in the third came with a zip pass from guard Blake Elsie t( forward Mark Cusack. "They (Charlotte) were really hot and we broke down on defense." Maciasz said. "Some of their kids stepped up and played very well.” Viking senior center Matt Goodemoot almost brought his team all the way back. Goodemoot scored 11 points in the fourth quarter and had 18 of his game-high 24 points in the second half. Goodemool also blocked four shots in the contest, two coming in that final frame. Lakewood trailed by just three points (58­ 55) after Elenbaas drained a triple with under a minute to play in regulation. Still in front by three points (60-57) Charlotte missed two free throws with time running down giving Lakewood one last chance. But. this time Elenbaas missed a desperation three-pointer as the buzzer sounded and the Orioles prevailed, barely. Maciasz reflected on the Vikings* 18-win season after the defeat and gave special recognition to his senior class of Goodemoot. Elsie, John Daniels. Cusack and Nick Tryon. "We had a great group of seniors (and) 1 thought that we had a great year," Maciasz said. "Somebody is going to lose in the tournament; it takes a lot of discipline. Lakewood's Jason Elenbaas (14) prepares to shoot over a Charlotte defender in Tuesday's district basketball game at Charlotte. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Lakewood spikers back at State Last year when lhe Lakewood volleyball team made it to the Stale finals in Class B many considered it a major accomplishment. But, now the Vikings are in the State quarterfinals once again and did it with a lineup that includes just one senior. Lakewood made it back to the quarters with an outstanding afternoon of play and fan support last Saturday at South Christian High. Coach Kellie Rowland's Vikings first defeated No. 2 South Christian 15-13,15-12 in the regional semifinal and then ousted Hamilton 1614 and 15-11 to claim the regional trophy. Next step for Lakewood's spikers is a confrontation with No. 1 Comstock. The Vikings, ranked No. 8 going into the post­ season tournament, will face lhe top ranked Colls at 4 p.m. Friday at Mattawan High. Angela Rufncr finished with 24 kills, «x blocks and 30 dig! on Saturday, while Jennifer Mitchell spiked 25 balls with five blocks and 20 digs. YMCA NEWS YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY CORPORATE GAMES — Event Results — American Red Cross Blood Battle March 9, 19% Caapsin Ptati Race Ntab Division 1 Hosp. Purchasing Services.......... 4 MainStreet Savings Bank............... I 1 2 12 8 I 2 3 12 8 6 I 2 2 2 12 5 5 5 2 2 2 Division 11 Viatec........................... 10 Barry Co. Health Care Offices. .5 City of Hastings..............................2 Division 111 Hastings Manufacturing............. 23 E. Tyden/Viking.......................... 13 Hastings Mutual............................13 Hastings Schools.......................... 13 Barry County Employees.............4 Pennock Hospital.......................... 2 E.W Bliss...................................... 1 Volleyball SCORES YMCA-Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Women’s Volleyball league CJ Properties 42-0; ICS Travel 31-11; South Side Jimmy 2616; Goodenough Goodies 2616; Ink Spots 25-17; Ray James Electric 25-17; Hastings Burial Vault 23-19; FlexFab 1626; Ranger Tool and Die 1626; Title Office 15-27; Backe Construction 5-37; Spencer Towing 2-40. Basketball SCORES Michigan Youth Basketball of America Boys 14 & Under Right now, Hastings City Bank is offering auto loans on late model cars at the remarkably low rate of 8.75% APR. What’s more...you won’t have to pay any loan fees! Ask your dealer for Hastings City Bank financing or visit your local branch. Either way, act soon. A great rate (and no fees!) like this won’t last forever. Manistee Ludington 63 vs Maple Valley Lions 43. YMCA-Youth Basketball Council's Mens C League — Ag. Boys (4-7) won by forfeit over Carpenters Plumbing (5-5); Riverbend (3-8) 43 vs. JD1 37 (5-5); JDI 41 vs. River­ bend 31; Ag. Boys forfeited to Carpenter Plumbing. B Minor — Grandmas Green Tree (2-10) 38 vs. Hastings Drill Team (7-5) 40. B Major — Mamstreet Savings Bank (5-7) 59 vs. Cappon Oil (0-12) 53; Petcrons (10-2) 58 vs Lakewood Merchants (7-5) 46. tBnnb ^ijasfings? Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC Haslingx Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wajland �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 14. 1996 Trail, continued from page 3 untary participation of lhe landlord or mu­ nicipality... and (hen the trail route it then routed through that area rather as opposed to other trails where they make a predetermined location and then try lo get landowner or municipality cooperation " The County Board in the past has been opposed to predetermined routes that resi­ dents don't want. Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman said commissioners in past talks about trails didn't want to infringe upon the rights of private property owners. He said the concept of trails is what he is supporting A public hearing will be held on the County Recreation Plan at 7:30 p.m. Mon­ day al the Courts and Law Building. After public comment is received, the plan will be finalized. Smith said. Bicycle and hiking trails and paths have been identified as a needed recreational facil­ ity in Barry County by previous state-level recreation plans, according to information Smith distributed at the meeting "In addition, bicycling has been repeatedly identified as one of the most popular recre­ ational pursuits of many individuals. Be­ cause of its popularity and w ith Barry Coun­ ty's natural scenery , bicycle touring and hik­ ing could become an increasingly utilized recreational activity.'* When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Garage Salt lost A bound FIRST YARD SALE OF SPRING coming soon! Aunt Ellen's Attic. M-43 Delton. 623-8900 FOUND DALMATION. Payne Lake, Gun Lake area. Identify. 795-4116___________ I nliques SAVE THOUSANDS If your interest rate is 8% or above you should consider refinancing your present mortgage. Hurry before rales increase! Call today. 616-945-0299 FIRE KING Laughlin, cut glass salt A. peppers German A Czech collectibles & furniture. Aunt Ellen’s Attic, M-43 Delton. “623-8900 W/\< < llaneoii'. DEFINE YOUR STYLE Everyone enjoys trying the latest makeup shades, and with Mary Kay, its even more fun. Call Sharon Pryor. Indepentent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. 616-945-4375________________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills. Rainbow Trout, Walleye. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass. Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGG1S* FISH FARM. INC, 08988 35lh SL. Gobles, Ml 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056, days; (616) 624-6215, evenings. Thank }on CARD OF THANKS We would like lo say Thank You" lo our family and friends for helping us celebrate our 50ih wedding anniversary. The cards, telephone calls, gifts, and lovely family dinner were truly a pleas­ ant surprise. Bob and Myrtle Falconer CARD OF THANKS The family of Dwight C. Newton would like to thank everyone who helped us through our recent time of sorrow. A special thank you to Reverend Gary Newton for his spiritual and emotional support, Barry County Hospice for being there for families who need them. Dave Wren, and all of our wonderful family, friends and neighbors. Thank you all for the many cards, calls, flowers, food, pray era, and visits lo Dwight while he was in 'he hospital and after he came home. He really enjoyed them. Aho. a special thanks lo everyone who sent money to us for Dwight’s memorial. God Bless You All! Dwight will be greatly missed by family and friends, but most certainly never forgotten. Thank You, Mary Newton and Family CARD OF THANKS The family of Lewis Bailie wishes to thank lhe nurses and staff at Thomapple Manor, Wren Funeral Home and Reverend Litchfield for his comforting words. Ina Colvin, sister nieces and nephew CARD OF THANKS The family of Alma Lenz would like to express our sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbors for all the kind words, cards, flowers, food, prayers and gifts of memorial in her name. A very sincere thank you lo Margaret Patrick for her care and devotion these past few months. Thanks to her doctors and Pennock Hospital Staff. Thanks to lhe Barry-Eaton District Health Department visiting nurses and aides for their care. Also, special thanks to the emergency ambulance team for their care, patience and understanding. Thank you to lhe ladies of Freeport United Brethren . Church and Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church for the luncheon and Reverend Jerry Drummond for the comforting words and service. Special thanks to Beeler Funeral Home. Carl Lenz Don A Pat Lenz A Families Jerry A Kathie Lenz A Family Larry A Laura Lenz A Family Helen A Stanley Galbreath A Families Phyllis A Mike Kelly A Families Kt til I. stale Husinew Senters CHIMNEY CLEANING DUST FREE, soot free. 20 point safety inspection included. Prompt professional service guaranteed. Kazoo Chimney Cleaning A Repair. 1-800-873-0543 I or Salt BEDROOM SUITE beautiful 6 piece oak finish (built very solid), includes Queen size mattress set $300. Mattress set still in plastic. 1-517-699-2251 DAY BED BEAUTIFUL while enamel finish and porcelin accents, includes trundle bed underneath with mattress. 1 week old, cost $675 new, asking $250. 1-517-699-4148 FOUR PIECE BED includes full size mattress set, frame and beautiful head board. 1 month old. S140 or best offer. 1-517-887-2706______________ KING SIZE“SERTA" MATTRESS SET “Orthopedic Firm" with deluxe frame (2 months old) cost over $1,300 new - asking S300. 1-517-676-6414______________ QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC Firm mattress set with beautiful Brass Headboard and fool board, 4 months old. Cost $900 new, sacrifice $250. Must SeU! 1-517-699-2251 Help Wanted KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE The following positions are full­ time, tenure-tragi' with aftemoon/evening assignments on and off campus. <>plicants must have experience in teach­ ing and working with diverse populations; may be trained for leaching on the college distance learning system Dale of hire August 14. 1996. •590 ENGLISH INSTRUC­ TOR Primarily composition classes, (occasional literature class) in networked Macintosh classroom. Leadership in deve­ loping technology-based pedag­ ogy. Required: Master’s in Engl­ ish or Rhetoric/Composition. •591 FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR (Spanish) Beginning and intermediate (some English classes). Will develop Spanish program and be liaison with foreign language instructors at local hi<i schools and universities. Required: Master’s in Spanish, . sadcmic preparation in other foreign language or English. •592 SOCIAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR (Philosophy) Teaching assignments with responsibilities for appropriate social science courses. Required: Master’s in Philoso­ phy with academic preparation in either Sociology, Psychology or Political Science. Credit hrs may be at undergraduate level. •593 SOCIAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR (Political Science) Teaching assignments with responsibilities for appro­ priate social science courses. Serve as KCC representative in the Midwest Institute (or International/lntercultural Education. Required: Master's in Political Science with academic preparation in either Sociology or Psychology. Credit hrs may be at the undergraduate level Saiary commensurate with education/experience. Posting closes April 1.1996. Send cover letter and resume to Personnel Job •—, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397. An Equal Opportunity Employcr/Educator. Recreation SWIMMING POOLS Home owners Wanted!!! KAYAK POOLS is seeking demo homcsites to display its new mainte­ nance free KAYAK POOL. Save thousands of s$$ with this unique opportunity. CALL NOW!!! 1-800-9 KAYAK-9. I or Salt \uioinoli\e COURT NEWS: A 31-year-old Middleville man sent to prison in 1994 for the drunk-driving death of a Caledonia High School football player was ordered by the Stale Court of Appeals to be resentenced Timothy Tape was ordered to spend five to 15 years in prison for the October 1993 death of Vito Lombardo Tape had pleaded no contest lo a charge of operating under the in­ fluence causing death The Court of Appeals said the trial judge, who at the time was Judge Richard Shuster, "abused his discretion." The court vacated Tape's sentencing and set aside his plea, sending it back to the Circuit Court. The Appeals Court said the Circuit Court abused its discretion by denying the victim's family's sentencing request. At Tape's sen­ tencing in October 1994. the Lombardo fam­ ily asked that Tape receive only one year in jail. Tape has since served 17 months in prison. Tape was in court again last Thursday to enter another plea in the case, he again pleaded no contest to the charge of operating under the influence of liquor, causing death. Police reports indicate he had a blood alcohol level of .21 at the lime of the accident. A .10 percent reading is considered legally in­ toxicated. A resentencing date of April 18 has been set. In the meantime. Judge James Fisher set a bond at $5,000. 10 percent. • A Hastings man was sentenced last week to jail and "boot camp" for forging checks. Michael Harrington. 21. was ordered to spend 12 months in the Barry County Jail with three years of probation. Judge Fisher also said Harrington should serve time in a boot camp for youthful offenders He had pleaded guilty in January to a charge of uttering and publishing and one count of larceny in a building. The sentence is lhe same for both charges, and will be served concurrently. He was also ordered to pay $967 in restitution “I’m tired of seeing him in court." said Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. "He has 21 years (in prison) hanging over his head if he messes up in probation." ’If you continue to commit crimes while on probation, you will go to prison." Judge Fisher (old Harrington. • An 18-year-old Hastings man was ordered to spend 90 days in jail for larceny. Jamie Ulrich will spend 90 days in lhe Barry County Jail, plus serve three years of probation for a charge ot ’arceny in a build­ ing. He was also ordered CO help Michael Harrington pay $967 in restitution from the crimes they committed together. Ulrich was sentenced under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. meaning if he com­ pletes his probation the crime will be erased from his record. He was also ordered to pay $1.000 in fines and costs. Ulrich was ordered not to associate with Harrington, with whom he lived before the sentencing. • An Ionia man has been sentenced for forging checks. Brian Shinabarger, 22, was sentenced to 73 days in jail, with credit for 73 days al­ ready served He was also ordered to serve three yean of probation and pay $1065 in restitution for the forged checks. He had pleaded guilty to one charge of ut- 1990 FORD CONVERSION VAN 2 tone gray, excellent condition. 74,500 miles, $9,650. 948-4105____________________ FLORIDA TOYOTA PICK­ UP. Excellent condition, 4-spced. 4-cylindcr, with topper. $2,000080. 945-5818 In \leinonain Police Beat: IN MEMORIAM OF LOIS MIDDLETON Two years your gone and still we cry and ask ourselves oh why did you die. You were so full of life as those who know. Why oh why couldn't you continue to live, because you still have so much to give. Two years your gone and still we cry and ask ourselves why did you die. In a better place you now dwell, with clouds and rain­ bows and daffodils. Our heavenly father beside you stands, so we need not worry who lends you a helping hand. Your body is perfect and you suffer no pain nor sadness nor loneliness because with your heavenly father you remain. I guess you left because you heard God's call, you must have known we would be alright after all. Your life wasn't in vein because you taught us so well and one day up in heaven we all soon will dwell. No longer do I ask why, why did you die because we'll all be together in that glorious sky. Your children \ational t</> $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information. A meric an Publ ishers. l-800-’26-3026, ext. 1400 (24 Hrs.)_______________________ CONCRETE/LABORS- To $18/Hr. ♦ Full Benefits year round! No layoffs! Ncded Now! 517-886-5445. T.D.C. Fee FLIGHT ATTENDANT -To $930/Hr. ♦ Fantastic Benefits. Entry Level! Major Air Line hiring now! 517-886-5445, T.D.C. Fee__________________ HI-LO/YARD WORKER- To $1037/Hr. ♦ Benefits. Will Train! Hi-Lo experience help­ ful! Start Now! 517-886-5445. T.D.C. Fee__________________ MAINTENANCE/UTILITY To $900 Wk ♦ Great Benefits! Entry/Skilled Level! Major Co! Needed Now! 517-886-5445, T.D.C. Fee__________________ PLAIN SCLOTHES/ SECURITY-To $10/Hr. ♦ Fantastic Benefits. Non Degreed/certified. Many. Entry Level. Start Now! 517-886-5445. T.D.C. Fee HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income properly’Debt consolidation•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help!’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945 9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. WILL PICK UP junk appliances, farm machinery, and metal. Call 948-9958 after 5pm. Bank robbery related to others A Clarksville bank was robbed Friday of an undisclosed amount of money, and is now considered to have been done by the same man who robbed two Barry County banks. The United Bank in Clarksville was robbed about 10:30 a.m. March 8. A lone white male entered the bank and anriounccd the robbery, and left on foot with cash, according to the Ionia County Sheriffs Department. He left through the back door on foot, but police tracking dogs tracked the suspect a short distance away from the bank, to a spot where they believe a getaway car was parked. No one in the area noticed any suspicious activity or the vehicle. The bank robbery has been linked to six other robberies in the past year. A suspect fitting the same description, a while male between five feet 10 inches and 6 feet tall and 175 to 200 pounds, is believed to be involved in all the robberies. He is described as having a stocky, muscular build with broad shoulders and light brown or blond hair. He has worn a bandanna over his face in all the robberies. Other banks that have been robbed by a man of the same description included banks in Freeport and Woodland. The banks were: • First of America in DeWitt, May 8. • First of America in Moline, May 10. • Union Bank in Freeport, May 25. • Ionia County National Bank in Woodland. Aug. 7. • Independent Bank in Potterville, Sept. 21 • Great Lakes Bancorp in Bellevue. Oct. 9. The Ionia County Sheriffs Department is working with the Michigan State Police and FBI in the investigation. Drunk driver hits school bus A Middleville man was arrested for drunk driving after he lost control of his truck and ran into a school bus. Dennis Clover. 47, was cited for operating under the influence of liquor after striking a Wayland Union Schools bus March 6. The bus driver, Patricia Jackson, 48. of Wayland, and the cheerleading squad on the bus were not injured. According to accident reports from the Michigan Slate PoIex post in Hastings. Clover was traveling south on M-37. attempting to turn right onto Adams Road, when he lost control of h?> 1995 Chevrolet pickup and struck lhe bus. The bus was coming to a stop at lhe intersection of Adams and 37. Clover was not injured. His blood alcohol level was recorded as .10. which is the limit for being legally intoxicated, according to state police. Match causes house fire A house fire on Banfield Road was caused by a match thrown into a wastebasket Saturday afternoon. The home at 9425 Banfield Road, owned by Kathy Pittelkow, sustained about $52,000 in damage after a 3 p.m. fire March 9. A Hastings Fire Department official said the accidental fire started after the owner's daughter lit a candle in the upstairs bedroom and threw the match into a trash can. Most of the fire was confined to lhe area where the fire started. The bedroom where the fire began was located above a living room area. The rest of the home had extensive smoke and water damage. Johnstown Township Fire Department assisted in controlling the fire. The occupants were able to get out of the house and no one was injured. Teen with weapon arrested A Nashville teenager was arrested Friday night after customers of a local pizza parlor noticed he had a gun. The 16-year-old boy, whose name was not released because of his age. is facing a warrant with charges of having a gun and resisting police, according to Nashville Police. He will be charged with three counts of resisting and obstructing police, one count of carrying a concealed weapon and one count of carrying a firearm while intoxicated. Nashville Police, along with officers from the Barry County Sheriffs Department and Michigan Slate Police, responded lo Good Time Pizza in Nashville on a gun complaint. By lhe lime police arrived, the boy had left lhe restaurant, but he was traced to a residence on Cleveland Street in the village, where he was arrested. The homeowners were not (ering and publishing, with two ocher utter­ ing and publishing charges dismissed in lhe plea agreement. Shinabarger agreed to pay full restitution in all three charges, however. He was charged with forging checks at the Felpausch grocery store in Hastings in January 1995 • A 41 year-old Hastings man has been sentenced for drunk driving, third offense. Ernest Schmidt, who had pleaded guilty to a charge of operating under the influence of liquor, was sentenced to three years of proba­ tion with 12 months in lhe county jail. He was given credit for 128 days already served. He was also assessed $1,000 in court fines and costs. "He deserves no leniency from the court," said Assistant Prosecutor McNeill. Schmidt was also ordered to spend six months in a in-patient alcohol treatment fa­ cility after his jail term has expired. • A Middleville man who prosecutors con­ tend is part of a gang, was sentenced to jail for breaking into a restaurant. Anthony Lee Hernandez, 20. was charged with breaking into the Swamp Fox in Middleville twice. He pleaded guilty to (wo counts of attempted larceny in a building. He was sentenced to 45 days in jail, three years of probation, and was ordered to pay $ 750 in fines and costs and $1.340 in restitu­ tion for damage he caused while committing the crime. Hernandez's sentencing report stated he is a member of a gang that has possibly been in­ volved in as many as eight breaking and en­ terings in Barry and Kent Counties. • A 31-year-old Shelbyville man was »enlenced to two months in jail for shoplifting. Steven Ray Patrick was ordered to serve 60 days in jail, with credit for 32 days al­ ready served. He will be allowed tc be re­ leased to a family member for an ev aluation for inpatient alcohol treatment, and any time in such treatment would be credited to his jail sentence. He had pleaded guilty to first-degree retail fraud and absconding or forfeiting I ond. Patrick also was ordered to serve two years of probation and pay $250 in court fines and costs in each case. He must also pay $3.60 in restitution for the item he took. • A Middleville man who pleaded to a re­ duced sex charge was sentenced to jail Thursday. Geoffrey Schreiner, 44. had been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), involving force or coercion. He pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of CSC fourth degree and was ordered to spend six months in jail with two years of proba­ tion. He was also ordered to pay $1,500 in fines and costs and perform 100 hours of community service. • A Delton man stood mute to charges he broke into a vehicle and stole money. Not guilty pleas were entered on the behalf of Terry Pinks, 39. He is charged with breaking and entering a vehicle and larceny under $100. He allegedly broke into a van and stole a checkbook and currency March 4 has been set as a pretrial date. • A bench warrant was issued for a Delton man who failed lo appear for sentencing. Daniel Cullers, 30, was to be sentenced last Thursday on a charge of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) fourth degree, involving a victim between ages 13 and 16. He had pleaded no contest to that charge, and guilty to a charge of being a second time habitual offender, in January. With the habitual offender notice. Cullers faces a maximum of four years in prison and a possible $1,000 fine. • A 25-year-old Kentwood man has pleaded no contest to having unwanted sexual con­ tact with a 10-year-old girl. Stephen Fedewa entered a no contest plea on a charge of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in the second degree. As part of the plea agreement with prosecutors, four addi­ tional charges of CSC first degree will be dismissed. Other terms in the plea agreement state he is to have no unsupervised contact with chil­ dren under age 16, and he must pay for the child's counseling. The accusations stem from a March 1995 incident where he was alone with the girl in Thornapple Township. Sentencing has been scheduled for April 11. The charge carries a maximum possible prison sentence of 15 years, but » provision in lhe plea agreement recommends a one year jail cap. • A Woodland woman was sentenced to jail for embezzlement charges. Laura Martz, 19. was ordered to spend 60 days in jail, with the last 49 days suspended until the end of her two-year probation. She was sentenced under provisions of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, meaning if she completes her probation, the crime will charged in the matter Police said lhe juvenile resisted arrest by spitting on the officers and attempting to kick them. A breath test revealed his blood alcohol level was .155. The limit lo be legally be erased from her record. She was accused of cashing money orders. She must pay $749 in restitution for the money orders, and $1,000 in court costs and drunk is .10 in adults. fines. Stolen items recovered A shed in Johnstown Township was burglarized, but the three items stolen were recovered. The Michigan State Police in Hastings were called to a home on Bristol Road Saturday. March 9. regarding a break-in of a tool shed. The homeowner had noticed the shed door slightly opened. Taken from the shed was a can of oil. a weed whip and a cross bow The last two were valued al about $150. State police recovered the items a short time later and have referred a suspect s name to the prosecutor's office. His name has not been released pending arrest and arraignment EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are avalable throughout Greater Barry County! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-03-21.pdf 6e83fada75c508849d1d6661e024ee5b PDF Text Text Hastings schools to ask for millage Animal shelter hearing Friday See Page 2 Pennock suit decision April 29 See Page 3 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 . ... ........... 171 S CHCMHSI Hastin’* w HASTINGS ANNER THURSDAY MARCH 21.1996 VOLUME 142. NO. 5 PRICE 25* Hastings’ Top 10 students announced Ehlers wfl have town mooting here tte. 110 E. MiU St. foe dry ot HaatiKfB t» Barry Coty. oMaad (he wWb foe acted dterirt'e Toco dinner set by Exchange Club Tte Exchange Chib at Hastings win tero a taco dinner Iran 5 *> > p an. Thursday. March 22. ■ foe Hastings High School cafeteria. Coat is $4 per person, with kids trader 4eatef free. Proceeds win be used for some of the Exchange Chib's commundy projects. ‘AB That Jazz’ wM be Saturday The Tupper Creek Broadcasting Co. will present "AU That Jazz" at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lakewood High School auditorium. The Tupper Creek Broadcasting Co., home of the Lake Odessa Feed Store, is producing the program, which will feature the Capital Jazz Q-anet from I sting the "Our Town Radio Players" performing in a Radio Mystery Theater presentation of "Warren Peace: A Flash ofBtae." la keeping with the traditions of the Lake Odessa Feed Store Gang, the usual qxuwors. such as "Lover's Blend Cof­ fee" and "Sunny Beans. Lakewood's Food of Courage." will continue to offer advice to the lovelorn. For more information about the pro­ gram. call 374-4471. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 by Jean GaUap Staff Writer The Top Ten students at Hastings High School in the Class of 1996 have been named, with two students scoring perfect 4.0. grade point averages. Lisa Marla Reynolds, daughter of Michael and Janet Reynolds has earned a 4.0 grade point average for her high school career. Reynolds is the co-valedictorian of the Class of 1996 and one of just two students in Hastings High School who is a National Merit Semifinalist Active in jazz band and jazz combo. Key Club, pep and marching band for four years, Reynolds has been in Youth in Government for three years, and National Honor Society for two. In addition to her musical interests, she was active in the drama dub as well. She is a member of the First Presbyterian Church Youth Group and Chancel Choir. Her work history during high school include* SdtS Marker and the Ox* Zone. Attending Northwestern or University of Michigan to study history is in her plans. Aaron Robert Schantz also earned a 4.0 g.p.a., making him co-valedictorian. The son of Michael and Sarah Schantz, be has won numerous honors as a Business Professional of America student, and after three years of participation, captained the Hastings Quiz Bowl in his senior year He look part in the WKAR Quizbusters and the Twin Valley Quiz Bowl as well. Some of his interests were the Key dub, Science Olympiad. Excel Club, Wizards of Wall Street, and the Rotary Leadership Conference. A two year member of the National Honor Society, Schantz won the HOBY as a sophomore, and was listed in "Who's Who Among American High School Students* as a junior. Schantz also was an officer in Youth in Government for two of the three years he participated. During high school he worked at True Value. At his church, he was pianist, on the youth committee and Christmas program committee He plans include studying at Calvin or Hope college. Damian de Goa. who has a 3.90 g-p a.. has been extremely active in sports during his high school career, taking part in basketball, soccer, tennis and the ski dub for most or ail of his high school years. The son of Oscar and Cindy de Goa was involved in the Key Club, Vanity Club, Interact, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. A threeyea- member of the Student Council and the Varsity Singers, de Goa attended the Rotary Leadership Conference, and was selected for membership in the National Honor Society. He has worked at McKeough Bros.. D.J. Electric and for the YMCA. He is a member of his church youth group and the folk choir. His future plans inchide pre-med studies at the University of Michigan. Jennifer Lynn Weicker, also with a 3.90 g p-a.. is the daughter of Gary and Karen Welcher. She has a rich history in music during high school, with membership in the marching band, concert band, symphonic band, quintet to solo and ensemble, and appearances in regional and state solo and ensemble competitions. Welches was also in the Hastings City band for three years. She earned high honors on the honor roll for all four yean of high school and achieved perfect attendance in two of the four years. She was also active in the Business Professionals of America, earning awards at various competitions. Welcher attended "Students Interested in Business* at Hope college last summer and also worked at Flexfab. She plans to attend Kellogg Community College to study business. Kimberly K. Sloan, daughter of Debra Embury and Robert Sloan, earned a 3.88 g.p.a. during her high school years. A National Honor Society member. Sloan taught Spanish to elementary students in her first two yean in high school and tutored high school students in her junior year. She was a teacher's aide for several teachers in her junior and senior yean. Sloan was a member of the Humanities Club. FFA. and the Drama Club. The student director of the play "Murder Takes the Veil.* she also attended Rotary Leadership Conference. An extensive work record includes positions in Valdosta, Georgia, Battle Creek. Fort Wayne and New York. She plans to attend Western Michigan University after graduation. Aaron Joseph Baker, the son of Michael and Mary Baker, has earned a 3.86 g.p.a. tn his high school career. A member of the Student Council for all four yean of high school. Baker was active in sports, playing Lisa Reynolds Robert Redbum Shasta Homing tennis and basketball for three yean, and soccer for four. He earned high honors on the honor roll for all four years, and was a member of the Key Club. A member of Interact for three yean he also attended the Rotary Leadenhip Conference. He was selected by his peers to be on the Homecoming Court in his senior year. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes was another interest for Baker His work experience includes being a stock person at Barry County Lumber. Baker is a member of the Si. Rose youth group. His plans for after graduation are still pending. Robert Cory Redburn with a g.p.a. of Aaron Schantz Bradley Miller Chnstopher Norris 3.86. is the son of Melissa Powers and Randy Redburn. He has taken four yean in jazz band, three in the jazz combo, was in the school musical as a sophomore and took pan in a drama club play as a senior. A two-year member of the National Honor Society, he took part in the Quiz Bowl for two years, was in Youth in Government and in the Key­ Club. He was in the Excel Club for three years, serving as its historian in his senior year. When younger. Redbum was a Boy Scout. He has worked as a page in the Hastings Public Library His plans after graduation include attending Michigan Technological Kerith Sherwood University. Bradley A. Miller, son of Ward and Pam Miller, has a 3.81 g.p.a. for his high school career. On the honor roll all four years. Miller served on many school committees and as a volunteer for many school eve. He was a Scholar Athlete, with four years cf track experience. A National Honor Society member, he was a member of Interact Club for two years, and won a National Merit Commendation. He was a member of the Sludent Forum and a peer tutor. While in school. Miller worked at See TOP 10, continued page 2 �Page 2— The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 21,1996 Hastings schools to seek millage request by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A millage request for an unspecified amount will be on the ballot at the annual election June IO. Hastings school officials said Monday. The operational request, which Superinten­ dent Carl Schoessel said would be similar to a request rejected by voters last September, will be finalized al a laicr date In the election last fall, voters approved $21.9 million in bonds for additions, renova* tiohs. technology improvements and a new elementary building in the Hastings district, but rejected operational millage in the amount of .52 of one mill. "I hope the people don't feel that we're springing a millage on them at the last minute." said Vice President Colin Cruttenden. He said with the district adding to all of its facilities, funds are needed to run them. "I hope they understand that we could not lump it into the construction bond proposal. We just need more millage for more facilities and to provide for more students." he said. One of the first orders of business to bring the board up to full strength was to install Terry McKinney as trustee, replacing Tom Groos. who resigned last month. McKinney is a self-employed concrete contractor and part owner of Great Lakes car washes in Hastings and Caledonia. He and his wife. Linda, have four children in the Hastings schools. In addition to a millage request al the an­ nual election, three seals on the board will be up for re-election this year. Ray Rose, who holds one of the two fouryear scats to be selected, has announced that he will not run again. Patricia Endsley, who is serving as president this year, announced News Briefs Jaycees planning spaghetti dinner The Hastings Jaycees will have its first spaghetti dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Mon­ day. March 25. at Mills Landing Restaurant Spaghetti, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage will be served for $5 for adults. $3 for children 3 to 10 years old and free for children 2 and under. The final ticket sale date is Friday. March 15. Tickets may be purchased by calling any Jaycees member or 945-3448. 948-4234 or 945-9515. Proceeds will be used for Jaycec pro­ grams such as Kid Care ID. Thanksgiv­ ing dinners for the elderly, the child safety seat program, haunted house and adopting families at Christmas time. K of C to have Tootsie Roll drive The Knights of Columbus will have their 21st annual Tootsie Roll drive to help the menially retarded March 29-31. Members of the K of C Council No. 3447 will be in various locations seeking donations in exchange for Toosie Rolls, according to Council Grand Knight Leon Frith. They can be recognized by their yellow aprons and colorful hats. The K of C collected about $2,500 locally Iasi year The funds here go to help Special Olympics and special education pro­ grams al Hastings. Maple Valley and Delton schools. Band students in state festival Twelve Hastings High School students will perform Saturday in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Solo and Ensemble Festival at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The students are Leslie Ockerman. Man Birman. Kevin Piper. Peter Lewis. Josh Hill. Ryan Leslie. Sharyn Kauff­ man. Lisa Reynolds. Cheryl Gibbons. Nelson Braendle. Christa Wetzel and Jennifer Welcher. Band directors are Joseph LaJoye and Joan Schroeder. The solo and ensemble entries will be judged on performance ability in­ dividually or in groups of two to 20 members. The students have qualified for the state festival by participating in district festivals attended by more than 30.000 students from 500 schools in 16 districts throughout the state. Up to 180 of the soloists will be recommended to audition to become one of five soloists at the annual Youth Ans Festival. The highest scoring solo entries will be invited to become members of the MS BOA State Honors Band or Or­ chestra to perform as part of the Michigan Youth Arts Festival at Western Michigan University May 9-11. that she would stand for re-election. The third seat is being filled until the elec­ tion by the appointment of McKinney. The elected winner of that scat will serve the re­ maining two years of what was originally Groos' term To run for school board, any qualified, reg­ istered elector of the school district can get nominating petitions from the administration building of the Hastings schools. With a minimum of 20 registered voters of the district signing the petition. ( a number of 50 is suggested to provide lor disqualifications) they will become a nominee for a scat. Petitions are available at the administration offices, and must be relumed no later than 4 p.m. on Monday. April 8. For more information, call 948-4400. In other business, the board: • Approved naming the new elementary school to be built on Star School Road the Star Elementary School. • Realigned the committee appointments for the remainder of the school year, reflecting the resignation of Tom Groos. • Accepted the personnel report. • Gave final approval to two student trips, and approved another in principal. • Elected Mike Hubert treasurer to replace Groos and changed the authorization for sig­ natories on accounts and withdrawals from savings accounts. • Accepted gifts of $1,800 from the Central Elementary PTO. $8,001 from the Northeastern Elementary PTO. and $2,161 from the Hastings Educational E’.irichment Foundation • Denied the request of a student to attend Hastings for the remainder of the school year, and accepted a request to release two students to attend Delton school. • Adopted three new textbooks for use in BISD will seek millage June 10 The Barry Intermediate School District will seek an additional ninetenths of a mill for “unmet special education needs" in the annual school election June 10. The BISD now levies slightly more than one mill district wide, ranking it 54th among 57 intermediate school districts in Michigan. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday. March 21) al the Chariton Park Memorial Museum. The program will be "Caring for Your Cherished Possession: Cleaning. Preserving and Protecting Textiles and the Basics jff Photographs." Making the presentation will be Sara Feldbauer. Charlton Park curator, and Diane Szewczyk Smith, director. ‘Brigadoon’ set for March 21-23 The musical "Brigadoon" will be of­ fered at Maple Valley High School tonight. Friday and Saturday. Curtain time will be at 7:30 tonight and at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Director Norma Jean Acker said "Brigadoon" was selected this year as a tribute to dancer Gene Kelly, who died this winter. The story is set in 18th century Scotland, where two modern-day hunters encounter the village of Briga­ doon. a place that exists once every 100 years. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for students. Blood drive set for Middleville A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for 1 to 7 p.m. Monday. March 25. at the First Baptist Church, just north of Middleville on M-37. The goal is 60 pints. Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the blood bank is eligible to contribute. For more information, call the Barry Countv chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Babysitters class offered April 13 Pennock Hospital will offer a young babysitter class from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday. April 13. in the hospital con­ ference center Students in the sixth grade or older can learn about the responsibilities associated with babysitting. Topics will include basic child care, fire safety. CPR. first aid. nutritious snacks, fun ac­ tivities and helping to develop children's skills. Certificates of achievement will be given to those who complete the class. A babysitters directory also will be made available. Written parental permission is necessary for inclusion in the directory. Class size is limited. Preregistration is required by calling 948-3125. Registra­ tion is confirmed on receipt of a $5 class fee at the high school level. • Approved a course addition to the high school as presented al last month's meeting. • Told that three teachers who had tenure in a previous school district would receive continuing tenure in Hastings. • Will not oppose a block transfer request to the Barry Intermediate School District for properties located in the Gurd, Norris. Cloverdale roads area from the Hastings Area School System to the Delton Kellogg School District. Schoessel said the lack of opposition is because the change will help straighten the boundary lines of the district. • Will oppose a request to the Barry and Eaton Intermediate School districts involving property on Marshall Road in Nashville All voles were unanimous, with the exception of McKinney's nay to oppose the request for the property transfer in Nashville. Rose and Donald Myers were absent. The next meeting of the school board will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. April 15 at Pleas­ ant view Elementary. World-wide Internet access comes to Lake Odessa area by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Voyager Information Networks Inc. has announced plans to open an Internet access point in Lake Odessa which will make using the Internet a local call for computer users in Hastings. Lake Odessa. Woodland, Clarksville and Ionia. "The purpose of a POP (point of presence) is to enable Intemetters to connect to the In­ ternet via a local call, as opposed to an ex­ pensive long-distance call.” said Brad Barrone. community organuer working with Voyager to bring the POP to Lake Odessa. "There will no more long distance phone charges for Internet users." Barrone explained that once the commu­ nity signs up a minimum of 100 people willing to commit to a one month subscrip­ tion at the rate of $24.95 per month, plus a one-time $25 set-up fee. Voyager will have a POP deployed 3045 days later. The proposed Lake Odessa POP will con­ sist of a set of equipment racks housing high-speed modems and routers, together with dial-in phone lines and a leased digital circuit linking the POP to Voyager’s Net­ work Operations Center in Lansing. Barrone explained that by dialing a local phone number in Lake Odessa, a user can ac­ cess the POP. which routes the call to Voy­ ager. and from Voyager, to the Internet. Voyager's goal is not only to add access lines in line with demand, but also to have all of them work at the highest speed possi­ ble today — 28.800 bits per second. As monitoring of the POP use shows a need, more equipment will be added. Studies have shown that a caller rarely waits more than 15 minutes to get on-line following a busy signal with the 1:10 ratio of users, and then only during peak hours, such as after dinner. Maintenance of a POP is directly related to the size of the market (number of users) within a local calling distance of a given POP location. Because the market is small. it is generally not economical to build POPs in remote areas. Because of this reason. Voyager has been successfully experimenting with "mini­ POPs." They now have three that currently serve small communities in Michigan: Stur­ gis. Tawas and Charlotte. A mini-POP is designed to support be­ tween 100 and 300 subscribers with a 10:1 modem contention ratio (one modem/local line for every 10 subscribers, considerably better than the 20:1 ration of the major on­ line services) and a 56 kbps digital line back to the nearest Voyager hub. Subscribers using Voyager's Lake Odessa mini-POP will have unlimited hours of comprehensive on-line and Internet service for a flat monthly rate; e-mail, web time and tending and receiving. Licensed software with every new account provides the Netscape WWW browser. Eudora E-mail and IRC for real time Internet chat sessions. Free technical support is provided. All lines are 28,800 bps access. For those computer users with a slower modem, down-loading will slow to frxommodate the owner's modem as the system converts automatically to the slower usage. All that a f ubsenber needs is a computer, a modem and an available phone line, said Barrone. • Voyager will also set up some training sessions around the area for those needing assistance going on-line for the first time. Subscription charges include the one-time account setup of $25. plus $24.95 for the first month of service. Continued service is $24.95 per month. The initial payment may be made by check, credit card or debit card. Those wishing to be invoiced monthly will have a $2 service charge added, begin­ ning with the first invoice. Voyager Information Networks signup sheets are available at the Lake Odessa Community Library, Hastings Public Li­ brary and J-Ad Graphics. For additional in­ formation. call Brad Barrone, 374-7885 or Beth Ann Barrone. 374-0242. Terry McKinney Missing । local man murdered . by Karen Mauck < Staff Writer A Hastings man who had been reported missing last week was found murdered in Kalamazoo County Monday morning. I Thomas T. Reid. 38. who had beei reported as missing to the Hastings City Police Friday, was found dead in the bed <jf his pickup truck 8:55 a.m. March I Ba Michigan Slate Police at the Battle Creek post are investigating the death as A homicide. •• The man and his truck were discovered near Fort Custer Road and Dickman Road M Ross Township, according to State Police. ' Hastings City Police received the missing person complaint for Reid 10.30 a.ra. March 15. At that time, he had been missing since Wednesday night. Hastings police si id Reid lived on Hayes Road in the city of Hastings. He worked in Grand Rapids as a maintenance supervisor in a apartment complex. An autopsy to determine the cause off death was performed at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo Tuesday, but the laboratory results are still pending. • State Police said a search warren! *»<' executed Tuesday in Battle Creek. Police did not say what they searched or what they werelooking for. only that it was related to th* investigation. ........ * -m »"t»’ Several subjects have been questioned' about Reid's death, but no arrests have been' made Privatization one of 3 options Animal shelter hearing is Friday by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For anyone who has an idea about to im­ prove the Barry County Animal Shelter or an opinion about its future, Friday is a chance to tell the County Board of Commis­ sioners. A public hearing has been set for 6 p.m. Friday. March 22, at the Hastings High School lecture hall to hear comments and proposals about the shelter's future. Some of the ideas that are expected to be presented include citizens* requests for a small county-wide millage on the August primary election ballot to pay for the cost of building a new shelter and privatization of shelter operations. Another idea that has been discussed in recent months is renova­ tion of the existing facility. "Voters can present their views at this hearing which will then allow the commis­ sioners to make an informed decision." said County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman. County commissioners voted to have V. Hany Adrounie of Hastings act as moderator at the public hearing. The shelter is currently operated by the County Board, which has appointed the County Sheriffs Department to supervise operations. Some commissioners are leaning toward privatizing the shelter, like Mecosta County and some other counties have done, Newman said. On the other hand, citizens who at­ tended a meeting in January concluded that they want to ask county taxpayers to ap­ prove a small millage for a neu shelter to be run by the county. As a guideline for anyone interested in privatization, the County Board's Central Services Committee last week finalized pro­ posed criteria about the concept. Committee Chairman Tim Burd said copies of the proposal's criteria are available to the public at the County Administrator's office and the clerk's office in the County Courthouse in Hastings. Copies also will be available at the public hearing. The proposed criteria are just recommenda­ tions that would need full board approval if and when a decision is made to privatize. Burd stressed. TOP 10 STUDENTS, continued from page 1 Fe I pause h Food Center and Jacobs Pharmacy. He plans to attend Ferris State University in a pre-pharmacy program this fall Robin Joy Acker, daughter of Kay and Doug Acker, has a 3.79 g p a. Music was one of Acker's primary focuses during high school, with concert, marching, pep. symphonic, and pit band experience throughout her four-year career. She was a member of the Key Club, Travel Club and Drama Club, and is a member of the National Honor Society. She appeared in the junior and senior play, and earned an academic letter as a sophomore. Tennis and volleyball were two of her athletic pursuits. She has worked at Progressive Graphics and is a member of her youth group at First United Methodist Church. After graduation. Acker plans to study special education at Michigan State University. Shasta Anne Horning, daughter of William and Barbara Horning, has a 3.79 g.p.a. Homing was a Key Club member for four years, as well as playing in the jazz band and solo and ensemble during the same years. She was in the pit orchestra for two years, and a member of the National Honor Society for two. On the honor roll for all four semesters as a freshman, sophomore and junior. Homing earned academic and band letters and jazz band pins. She tutored as a member of the NHS. She took part in CROP Walk, tutored middle school kids on the trumpet and is a PTO child care provider. With graduation. Homing plans to attend Western Michigan University. Christopher John Norris, son of Bob and Bernadette Norris also has a 3.79 g-p a. Norris was on the soccer team all four years of his high school career and also in band and jazz band for four yean. In the National Honor Society, he was also a member of Interact, named a Scholar Athlete and was a member of the Ski Club. He earned varsity letters in academics, band and soccer. He was also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for two yean. Norris is planning to attend the University of Michigan studying engineering. Kerith Michelle Sherwood, daughter of Robert and Joyce Sherwood, has earned a 3.79 g.p.a. during her high school yean. She began a successful career in tennis in her freshman year, named Rookie of the Year, second singles player, and MVP. A member of the National Honor Society, Sherwood belonged to the Key Club, and was on the Vanity Singen for three yean. She appeared in the school musicals. "Fiddler on the Roof." "The Sound of Music," and "Bye, Bye Birdie." In the Spanish Club for two yean, she served one term as president. The Quiz bowl, and Quiz Busters, and the Humanities Club were other interests for Sherwood. Active in Camp Fire foi 11 years, she was a camp counselor for one. She took part in USTA Tennis from 1987-1994. Sherwood plans to attend Kellogg Community College. "These recommendations would be subject to changes at that time," he said. If the County Board decides to put a mil­ lage issue on the ballot after this week's public hearing, the privatization criteria would be scrapped, he said. If the board elects to privatize the shelter. modified and then approved by the board, the Centra] Services Committee said in its The lowest bidder who complies with what the county expects will receive the contract if privatization occurs. The privatization proposal states that a contractor would be expected to provide ail of the current services being offered, which includes having someone available 24 hours per day for emergency situations and han­ dling road patrol about 10 hours per week. "It would be expected that any contractor would be able to be a licensed animal con­ trol officer and be able to acquire any license that the state may require to be able to handle any drugs to euthanize (animals)." the committee said. A private contractor also would provide a suitable facility to house the animals, and it would have to pass all state standards and re­ quirements. "All fees from reclamation of animals, fines, adoptions, licenses, boarding and live traps would be deposited to the county promptly on a monthly basis. All books would be available to the county strictly for auditing purposes. The contractor would be entitled to our current policy of receiving 50 cents for each license they wrote. "The contractor would need to either pro­ vide a bond or proof of insurance for a pre­ determined sum to cover any liability suits, wrongdoings or negligence to animals or to any individuals that would be on their prop­ erty. If possible. Barry County needs to be held harmless by being named and listed on the contractor s policy as an additional in­ sured." the committee stales The committee hopes to have a 10-year contract if privatization becomes a reality. Details of the criteria may be obtained by reading the committee's complete list of guidelines. EXTRA COPI of The BANN! Greater Barry �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1996 — Page 3 County asks for extension to supply documents on FOIA request Barry County commissioners have asked for a 10-day extension of time to provide Hastings citizen Ann Endsley with copies of minutes she has requested under the Freedom of Information Act. Most of the minutes Endsley requested arc from County Board committee meetings and she said Wednesday that she has not decided whether she will acknowledge the county's gextension because she doesn't think the st comes under the act's guidelines of 1 under unusual circumstances. Kine reason given, Endsley said, was be­ Muse some of the information she requested |tight come under the category of personal agpmmissioner's) notes that aren't on Hie in fee courthouse. Endsley made the request for minutes at a County Board meeting March 12. and she said the five business day time period in which a public body must respond expired Tuesday. County Administrator Michael Brown said he sent the letter requesting a lime extension to Endsley on Tuesday. She received it Wednesday. However, because she didn't re­ ceive the requested minutes on Tuesday she wrote a letter that day to Prosecutor Dale Crowley asking him "to commence action under the law to compel this board to abide by the state law." Endsley originally requested the minutes after she talked to the board last week about the lack of documentation in 1995 minutes of board committee meetings when she tried to trace board actions on a number of items, such as recommendations and decisions to terminate three positions al the animal shel­ ter Iasi year and the authorization to purchase a used portable classroom, which was not done. She asked the board to furnish what she called "phantom minutes" under the Freedom of Information Act. According to a Mich.gan Attorney Gener­ al's 1977 opinion, supplied to the Banner this week by County Clerk Nancy Boersma, "The Open Meetings Act does not apply to pablc of making recommendations concern­ ing the exercise of governmental authority, these bodies are not legally capable of rendering a final decision; however, where such subcommittee contains the entire body of the public bodv which it serves it would be a violation of the Act to allow such subcommittees to meet in closed session." Because the regular committees of public bodies, such as committees of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, do not come under the Open Meetings Act. they would not be required to keep official min­ utes. a spokesperson from the Attorney Gen­ eral's office said Wednesday. However, a recent court case referred to as the Duedderstadl decision, involving the presidency of the University of Michigan, a court ruled that committees must report minutes of their meetings when they lead to recommendations. The Barry County Board, in its own board rules of procedure and regulations, requires committees to keep a written record of each meeting. Those written records "shall be re­ ported to the board and then filed with the clerk." the board rules state. However, since official minutes don't have to be kept, those "written records" apparently don't have to contain all of the information required in of­ ficial minutes. The content of official minutes also was committees and subcommittees of public bodies which arc merely advisory or only ca- Request to dismiss Pennock Hospital suit to be decided April 29 A motion to dismiss Pennock Hospital's it against the City of Hastings will be de­ cided April 29 by a Kalamazoo County Cir­ cuit Judge. L ; Judge John F. Foley is expected to make a fuling at 1:30 p.m. Monday. April 29. after bral arguments from both sides of the issue Were heard last Monday afternoon. • Pennock filed suit against the city Nov. 3 fter its efforts to build a parking lot across be street on the south side of Green were rustrated by actions of the City Council and banning Commission last year. Plans for the parking lot were pan of a Koject in which the hospital was to expand nental health and physical fitness services al ts present site on the south side of Green, to iemolish five houses across the street and •uiki a parking lot to fill the resultant need nd to establish a child care center nearby. ' "he hospital since has abandoned any plans I or a child care center. -The Hastings Planning Commission de­ i tied Pennock Hospital's request in the form 1 fa planned unit development (PUD) 6-2 on une 5 and the City Council deadlocked on i he question 4-4 on July 24, causing it to be t Weated. -Exactly one month later, on Aug. 24, ‘ennock had the five houses it purchased Stoss the street demolished, physically (taking room for a parking lot. Pennock, in its suit filed by the legal firm if Warner, Norcross & Judd of Grand ' Uipids, contended that the city acted inap­ a PUD does not necessarily lead to approval and that the city cannot cave in to all devel­ opers* project demands. Residents near the project have expressed fears of encroachment on their neighborhood and have fought the hospital's plans for more than a year. After the suit was filed, the case was moved to Eaton County and then to Kalama­ zoo County because area judges cited earlier ties to Pennock Hospital. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher formerly was with a local firm that represented Pennock. discussed at the March 12 meeting and Clerk Boersma was asked to explain the require­ ments. She had said. "It’s my opinion, from what I understand that you have to have the date, place, time, who is present, all mo­ tions and resolutions." she said. Boersma said this week that she still stands by her dcfiniiion of necessary inclu­ sions in the minutes and "motions are taken •.•are of by voting." She submitted nine docunx.'Ms. ranging from attorney general opin­ ions to an opinion by a Lapeer Township at­ torney. which she believes substantiates her position. Endsley had told the Banner after last week’s meeting that she had information from the state that stipulates decisions, dis­ cussions or recommendations must be in the minutes. She said this week that she had reached her opinion after reading a booklet "Michigan's Freedom of Information Act and Open Meet­ ings Act" distributed by stale legislators. That information, in part. Endsley said, was a definition of the word "decision" in the Open Meetings Act itself, which said, " Decision" means a determination, action, vote or disposition upon a motion, proposal, recommendation, resolution, order, ordinance, bill or measure on which a vote by members of a public body is required and by which a public body effectuates or formulates public policy." 2-DAY SALE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY! propriately in telling the hospital in October Chad to seek a special use permit for the tacking lot. It also contended that the city a rear ago led the hospital ' 9 believe its troject would be approved if it sought a W The city’s defense, which is being handled xy Varnum. Riddering. Schmidt & Howlett of Grand Rapids, has been that insisting on Reach the "Weekend Audience" with a Classified Ad in The BANNER! Esther Gehl-Thompson Esther Is doing better, but Is still In critical care. Cards, letters and prayers can be sent to: ESTHER c/o Bob and Marcia Lampert 1973 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49053 J 20%-30% OFF 1 Ofxm Mdjuua “ Sunday, March 24 * 2:00-5:00 p.m. SALE 17.99 MENS & YOUNG MENS SHORTS, SHIRTS, SWIM TRUNKS AND MORE STAFFORD* DRESS SHIRT FOR MEN Reg. 24.50 Oxford wrinkle-free dress shirt. Hunt Club*. Weekends*. St John's Bay* 3101 Eckert Road near Freeport. Much larger than It appears. home on 3 acres. 2.300 sq. It. ranch 24x40 pole barn. 16x26 family room with wrap around deck. 3 bedrooms. 2 full baths, den. formal living, formal dining. 2 kitchens. 2 fireplaces and much, much more! 30% OFF 15%-30% OFF INFANT & TODDLER DRESSES, UNDERWEAR, SLEEPWEAR, BOYS & GIRLS JEANS, SLEEPWEAR, SELECTED SHORTS, SETS, TOPS AND MORE. JUNIORS' SLEEPWEAR, ROBES, & ORIGINAL ARIZONA JEAN CO.™ UNDERWEAR Choose bikinis, sleepwear, robes and more. Some with basic styling or lacy trims and soft shades. ExdudM muftoM reentrve-prcetl & Value Call Jodi Relgier ■ for more Information. ■ 35% OFF 30% OFF • LEATHER & ALL LEATHER-LOOK HANDBAGS, REG $20 & UP • ALL SMALL LEATHER GOODS & ALL SHOULDER WALLETS *** FOR SALE *** 1990 Mallard Travel Trailer - 29 Ft. Bunk House. rtema. Jockey lor Her 897-7327 Excellent Condition. SHEER CARESS”, OPAQUES & CASUAL HOSIERY FOR HER Seasonal shades, textures, fun looks and styles with just SPRING WHITE SALE the right support, all on sale now! SAVE ON MOST PILLOWS, SHEETS, BLANKETS, ACCENT RUGS AND MORE. Excludes Value R«g** & mu«o»e incertrve-£xced dems Hanes God Toe ano jockey for Het ‘ Completely Loaded. Call: Bruce/Deb Coenen 945-4260 Friday Hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. JCPennev DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1996 LETTERS from our readers: Stalking case handled improperly To The Editor: As I get older. I am always convinced that I have literally '‘heard it all!” Each time I allow myself that thought, something else is revealed tc me that tells me how wrong 1 am. As I picked up the Hastings Banner and read the front page, lead story. 1 was again amazed. Amazed at our Barry County legal system, amazed that such a thing could be ear­ ned to such an extreme. Really! A 9-year-old for stalking! They don’t have anything more important to deal with than to attempt to pro­ secute a 9-year-old child? 1 know it is illegal to stalk any person at any age. and 1 am sure the calls made to the girl were worrisome for her as well as her parents, who were perfectly within their rights to in­ form our law enforcement officials of these calls, to try to pul a stop to them. But I have to ask if there wasn't a more adult approach to the problem than to try to prosecute a child. First of all. where were this boy’s parents when he was making these calls? If you want to bring someone to (ask for this problem, why not the parents of the child? How could he possibly have made as many calls as he did without his parents* knowledge? It would seem to me that this boy needs parental as well as psychological guidance, not to be exploited in the newspaper Growing up in this day and age is difficult enough, without being “labeled" a stalker at such a tender age. To prosecute a child in this way is ridiculous! To drag a child through the legal system, a child who already obviously has some problems that need to be addressed is ludicrous! I would have to agree that some court-ordered psychological evaluation and guidance are in order, but prosecution of a minor in this way makes our legal system look like a joke. I am sure that there arc more viable solutions to this problem than the one that our prosecutor’s office has chosen to take. I guess another thing that bothered me a great deal was that this 9-year-old child's name being released to the press. Yet in the same newspaper, there was an article on the back page about a 16-year-old who took a gun to school. They said that his name was being “withheld" because of his age. Well I don't know about the rest of Barry County, but as for me, I would be much more concerned about a boy with a gun in school, than a troubled child making telephone calls! Why release one name and not the other? Per­ sonally, it would be much more important to me to know who a child in the community is that feels it necessary to carry a gun to school, than a child who needs proper parental Public presence crucial at hearing County commissioners do good work To The Editor: Barry County residents should wake up and pay close attention to their County Board of Commissioners. They are quite guilty of something quite unforgivable — they have committed the act of doing what we voted them in to do. For years the county was mismanaged by the so-called "good ole’ boys." People were unhappy and angry to find out the state of the books, bank account, not to mention the way things were being handled. So wc voted them out of office and voted in new people to straighten out a mess. Now as a die-hard Democrat. I was skepti­ cal about this being accomplished, but now they are doing just that, straightening out the fund balance, which was $272,000, to just over $400,000. I have faithfully followed their progress on incontestable accrxnphsh merits I watched as they stopped a five-year trend of spending more than was generated. I watched as they settled the sky diving law­ suit without a money settlement or court ac­ tion. I saw them actively pursue a longneeded land use program for all the county. The reorganization of the old Mid-Counties guidance and some counseling. I think when 1 see this type of situation that someone's priorities are seriously out of touch with reality. 1 guess what 1 would like to suggest is that the prosecutor’s office lake upzhe taxpayers' money on issues that seriously threaten the well being of the majority of people, instead of a child in need of counseling. I would also suggest that in the future that the Hastings Banner, as well as others responsible for releasing the child's name reconsider the seriousness of such an act on the future of this minor child. My condolences to the family of the young girl, as I'm sure that they did what they thought was necessary to stop harassing telephone calls and have now been swept up in such a ridiculous controversy. My con­ dolences also to a small child who will feel the effects of doing something wrong for a very very long time. Last, but not least, my con­ dolences to Barry County for having a pro­ secution team that has nothing better to do than to make a huge “mountain out of a mole hill!" This is a problem that dearly could have been handled in a much better way. Marie Fager Hastings and Area Agency on Aging will benefit all county wide. Best of all. they haven't run away from controversial issues, such as the animal shel­ ter (they have proposed three different plans) and the solid waste situation, in which they are trying to protect us with a host agree­ ment. Wc are also getting a branch of Kellogg Community College right here in our county and the Sue Drummond Head Start building. I get angry when I see one or two of our commissioners constantly voting negative and seeing ail the negative criticism. Maybe wc should go back to the old ways and we will soon be indigent, and then no new businesses or educational facilities will even look at us. We've gained more in one year with this board than we have in 10 yean of a downhill slide. It’s time to get behind this common sense group and put party feelings aside. Keep up the good work, commissioners. Some of us care and appreciate them. Susan Alexander 7b The Editor.: Attend (v) — observe, pay attention to, make or take note of. Important (adj.) — prominent, serious, significant, substantial. Voice (n) — right of expression, also in­ fluential power. Crucial (adj.) — pivotal, key. Attention (n) — heed, regard, regard, ob­ servance. reflection, application. You are needed to attend the public hear­ ing at 6 p.m. Friday, March 22. in the Hast­ ings Hi«h School lecture hall. You are a very important part of this hear­ ing. This may be your only chance to have a voice in regards to the future of our animal shelter. Your presence is crucial. Our elected leaden* (commissioners’) at­ tention will be on how many come and what is said. One person, it could be you, can make a difference. Please come! Arm Endsley Hartings Ideas welcome at annual shelter hearing DSS policy forces a horrible choice 7b The Editor: 7b The Editor: This coming Friday. March 22. at 6 p.m. at the Hastings High School lecture hall, lax- me k>« nm the DSS Michigan some money, but at the expense of Michigan Department of Social Services. my faithful, supportive husband, a widower. much discussion about what action should or disfiguring), chemotherapy, blood transfa- Inesses. I have always struggled on. determin­ ed to survive, to go on living, to be a wife, a mother, and the best human being that I have I would push myself forward in the worst of a beautiful spring day of daffodils and a music or to rc*d one more elightening book. has flagged but was never broken. Until now. aad ks hellmates could not. 1 had almost made it to the top of the mountain this time. I am a consciencous U.S. citizen, and my crime is cancer. When I sought assistance I was awarded foot prints on the beck of my neck. Eray time I try to get beck up. some jack-booted heel stomps down a little harder. Hitler called it the gas chamber, the DSS _ 1._____ t--------- policy. For those of you who may be tempted to think that I should be grateful. I challenge you to walk a mile in my shoes. How would you like that choice, to let your family eat. or take would require me to pay more in medical ex­ penses per month than my entire social securi- June Knapp Delton surance premium for one living below the poverty line. The choice is: My family can eat or I can take anti-cancer treatments. facility that currently serves the animals and citizens of our county. Several ideas have been proposed recently, including privitization or a possible one-time only millage re­ quest to pay for a new facility that the county would continue to own and operate. present at this meeting for the purpose of hearing from as many interested persons as If you have an opinion or concern about future plans for the county animal shelter, this have as to the wishes of the people they repre­ sent and work for. Kathy Wiggins. President Barry County Humane Society Most of us, at one time or another, have ex­ perienced the “telephone game" in which a message is initiated by one person and sent through several people with the last person repeating a message which bears no resemblence to the initkl statement. This is a classic example of a message gone awry when there is a breakdown between the sender and the receiver. Effective communication requires that a dear, direct message be sent and then ac­ curately perceived by the listener. literal ng is an active process in which a person hears, sees and interprets accurately the message from another. We normally think Uwonag means simply hearing the words of the other person, but it involves receiving both ratal and non-verbal messages All behavior has mramng. and an effective listener will be attentive to another'i body bw Non-verbal behaviors usually give clues about the person's true feelings. For example, clenched fists may indicate feelings of anger or fear and lower lip quivering may signify sadness or anxiety. It is important to notice when the body language does not match the actual words, as in “Everything is just fine," said with tears forming and foot tapping. The non-verbal expression more accurately com­ municates feelings than do the spoken words. Communication may be enhanced by specifically using non-verbal aids, such as direct eye contact, ptysical proximity, tone of voice which reflects warmth and concern, eyes at the same level, varied facial expres­ sions, moderate use of gestures, appropriate physical contact, and an audible v^ice at a moderate tempo. On the other hand, the listener may be distracted by non-verbal bar­ riers which include yawning, looking out the window or over the other person's shoulder, dock-watching and fidgeting. To understand another person's message accurately, the active listener also win use verbal skills to encourage the speaker and to be sure that what is said is the same as what ■ heard and understood. The following are some tips for enhancing verbal communication. 1. Ask open-ended questions, that is. those that cannot be answered with only “yes" or no." ■ 2. Allow for periods of silence. . 3. Encourage the other to share thoughts and feelings. 4. Restate what you think you heard to. clarify understanding. 5. Reflect by putting the factual portion of the message in your own words to allow the sender an opportunity to correct your state­ ment if your understanding is inaccurate. 6. Avoid negators such as. “Don't worry." “Thai’s silly,** or "You shouldn't feel that way." 7. Avoid assumptions such as. “I know just how you feel." 8. Remove the directives. "You should." or "You shouldn’t" from your vocabulary. 9. Avoid cliches such as. “Everything is going to be all right." Q 10. Eliminate statements which are judgmental, sarcastic, blaming or critical. <v 11. Do not think that you must solve the other person’s problem; simply listen. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are avalabte throughout Greater Barry County I Know Your Legislators: I US. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick' Tormela, regional representative. . . . ’ . U.S. Congress Pater Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope 1 Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of ' Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, ■ . district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. " Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland. ! Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds al > Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth 1 House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District . ! office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) ■ i 451-8383 ' Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria , ! townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of i Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone 1 (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) i 543-0055. J । President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for • 1 Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. ; [ Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. with my oncologist or my neurologist, and in H^ingsBaNNER A DMwon of J-Ad Graphcs Inc. (016) 045-9554 • NEWSROOM David T Young (Eator) Karon Maes Barbara Gal JuanGaflup CmdySmah Mandy Mabel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT " CiMUiad ads accepted Monday trough Scott Ommon Jerry Johnson Maria Devta, Donas Howel Oen Buerge “We mA daft know al Subscription lata: S15 par year n Barry Carry $17 par year n adioning canoes $20.00 par war auawbere POSTMASTER: Send address changes Io: P.O. Ba B Hasangs. Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Peerage Paid (USPS 717-830) the whole dung "I gc« the fcuiteg that **I don’t cut if he is 9 "Maybe both acts of Good grief, it wm �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 21, 1996 — Page 5 Charlton Park will seek 10-year millage renewal by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The August primary election ballot in Barry County will include a renewal of onefourth mill for 10 years for Historic Charl­ ton Park. Previous millage proposals for the park have been for five years. The decision to double the length of time for the millage to be collected was to avoid having to ask taxpayers for funding so often, plus having to raise outside funds to cam­ paign for the millage, said Charlton Park Director Diane Smith A 10-year millage is important for strate­ gic planning. County Commissioner Sandy James added. The County Board of Commissioners ap­ proved putting the millage request on the ballot at its meeting last week. Smith estimates that the millage will generate about $190,000 for the operation of Chariton Park. Those funds are key in order for us to serve Barry County residents, as well as op­ erate the facility,** Smith said. ’The park is now 60 years old and we’re faced with an ag­ ing infrastructure.” Charlton Park is located on the banks of the Thomapple River and Lake on more than 300 acres, off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. The park includes a museum and a historic village that portrays American crafts and culture of the late 19th century . A number of special events arc held in the vil­ lage each year. Another part of the park provides a recre­ ation area with opportunities to swim. fish, boat, picnic, play softball or volleyball and explore nature trails. Last year’s attendance figures were about 48.000. A J. Veneklescn of Grand Rapids. Municipal bonds totaling $2.950XXX) will be sold to finance the project, said Robert Rimkus. KCC vice president nf administra­ tion and finance. The difference between Barnes’ bid of $2,254,195 and the bonding for $2.95 mil­ lion is to cover other expenses of the project such as land acquisition, architectural fees, legal expenses of the bond sale and other costs. Rimkus said. The date of the bond sale has been changed from this month to April, but the date hasn't been finalized, he said. Battle Creek-based KCC hopes to have students attending classes by September in a proposed 20.000-square-foot building at a 95-acrc site, off Gun Lake Road in Rutland Charter Township. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 Hastings students recognized for achievements March 11. 1996 Kaiser, Forman. Daniel*, by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A Grand Rapids construction firm, C.D. Barnes Associates, which submitted the sec­ ond lowest bid. has been awarded the Kel­ logg Community College satellite building project in Hastings, said Bud Leonard, chairman of the Barry County Building Au­ thority. In consultation with KCC officials. Bar­ nes' bid of $2254.195 has been accepted. Leonard said. That figure includes a building with a full brick front, shingled roof, vinyl siding and an interior water softener. The lowest bidder for the project made an ’'arithmetic error" of $138,000 and asked to be taken out of the bidding process and that request was granted. Leonard said. The third lowest bid was $2,276,960 from LEGAL NOTICES Protent: KCC building project awarded to GR firm Smith. Hastings High School students were recognized Monday by the Hastings Board of Education for their achievements during the school year. Lisa Reynolds is congratulated by President Patricia Endsley and Superintendent Carl Schoessel lor being named a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist. The Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearing for the new budget covering estimated revenues and proposed expenditures for the 1996-97 fiscal year at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norri^Rd., Delton. Ml on March 27. 1996 at 6:00 PM, pursuant to PA43 of 1963 as amended. Please take further notice that a copy of said budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Ml during regular business hours of 9:00-5:00 Monday thru Thursday. The Prairieville Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting upon three days notice to the Prairieville Township Board either in writing or by calling (616) 623-2664. Normajean Campbell, Prairieville Township Clerk Don^l* Clerk I Hie No 96-21850- SE j Estate of BYtlE W. POTTHt. Deceased Hastings High School senior Katheryn Brandt was named^Wationat Merit ■ TO AU INTE1ESTEO PEItSONS NOTICE: A hearing wo* held on March 13. 1996 Scholarship Seml-FInallst. That honor makes ■her one -6f 14,000 tklected out of more than a million applicants for the program. She accepts her certificate of recognition from Superintendent Carl Schoessel. I Uchigan and who died March 3,1996. and hairs at ontHied parsons appearing at record. I Aert I. Byington (977631) ( 16) 945-9557 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL MEETING A public hearing and special meeting of the Baltimore Township Planning Commission has been scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall, 6424 Bedford Road. The purpose of the meeting is to consider writing an ordinance to rescind the Baltimore Township Zoning Ordinance. All those interested in expressing their opinions may attend the meeting or write to the Planning Commission in care of Baltimore Township Clerk, 4502 Davidson Road, Hastings, MI 49058, prior to the meeting. Teddie Soya Baltimore Township Clerk 945-9304 ITHOMAS DuMOUCHEL and GLOtlA (*MOUOCL. husband and wife. Senior Kelly Bellgraph was honored by the Hastings Board of Education for being selected as a 1996 Scholar Athlete by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. She shakes hands with Superintendent Cart Schoessel. J. TUMMINO JI. (921618) for plaintiff (616) 897-5931 NOW COMES Plaintiff. Thomas DuMouchel and 1. The amount 3. That In controversy exceeds Al _ J. J._____ i P000000.. the Defendant • address and ^hereabouts are unknown. __ 4. PlointfHs bring this oction pursuant to MCR 3 5. The land in question is in the Township of Orleans. Ionia County, and State of Michigan, and 3030769 ft. E 869 88 ft. S 303.0769 ft. W 869 88Hto gob. eecS 165 cl W 364 ft thereof. 120 030 000 080 Von March 29. 1993. the Plaintiff s receded a deed under Section 131. Ad. 206. Public Ads 1893. e. amended from the Slot, of Michigan on a fox 7 That the Defendant's husband (or ex-husband) has already executed a Quit Claim Deed lor his in­ terest to the Plaintiffs. Copy of soid deed nd hereto and incorporated herein - *- •— WHEUEFO8F Plamtrtfs pray that BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING A special meeting of the Baltimore Township Board has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 6424 Bedford Road. The purpose of the meeting is to: I.) Hold a Budget Hearing for the 1996/97 fiscal year. 2.) Adopt a 1996/97 budget. 3.) Hold a public hearing regarding rescinding the Baltimore Township zoning Ordinance. 4.) Fill vacancies on the Baltimore Township Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals and any other Planning and Zoning issues brought to the Board. 5.) Pay any out­ standing bills for FY 1995/96 and make any budget amendments necessary. 6.) Any other business necessary to close out the current fiscal year. A copy of the proposed budget may be obtained by calling the clerk at 945-9304 Michael J. Tummino. Jr. (P21618) Attorney lor Plaintiff Lowell Ml 49331 (616)897-5931 Teddie Soya Baltimore Township Clerk Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies MONICA EBERTS Commrrcial Rak Office Manager PENNY HOVANEC SANDI FOX enol RhI Spr&lttl ADAIR HAAS Personal Risk Specialist Communication With People I'M HlVt . ___ . Indiana Insurance Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pat Buckland, Saks �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21,1996 Maple Valley Schools smoking policy tested in court by Cindy J. Smith Staff Writer An Eaton County Circuit Judge became involved in Maple Valley School policy last week after an angry parent filed suit, charg­ ing the school with unfair disciplinary ac­ tions. The youth involved has been suspended from playing in further tournament basket­ ball games, but because of a temporary in­ junction. he was able to play Thursday night in Maple Valley's regional victory. Dick Tobias claims his son was treated unfairly when expelled from Class C re­ gional tournament basket-ball games follow­ ing an incident outside of school. After meeting last week Monday with the Maple Valley Board of Education, Tobias filed a temporary injunction against the distort. It all began when IR-year-old Aaron was seen by varsity basketball coach Jerry Reese smoking a cigarette along the road after his car broke down. After admitting to the charge al a meeting March 4, with Reese and Assistant Principal and former Athletic Director Todd Gonser, Tobias was suspended from the remainder of the basketball season, including district tournament games. The elder Tobias now claims that lighter sentences arc given for more serious infrac­ tions. and that school policy was not fol­ lowed. He requested a change in policy from the Board of Education last week Monday. Dick Tobias told the board that he wasn't making excuses for his son's actions, but he felt that the penalties he had received were ST. ROSE CATHOLIC at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CXDAK om BIBLE, Cate Curt Rd.. I ad. Sorth. Prttor Brert Bmbiir Hume 623-2215. Swutey School al IfrOOi.m.; War-' rtup 1100am.. Evcuiug Service at *:Q0 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bfote 7 . 00 p m 3RACE BUTHRKN BIBLE CHUECH. (formerly the Hartings Grace Brethren Omrch), 600 Powell Rd. I mite Eart of Harting* Ru» Sarver. Pastor Emerinu 945-9224 Sunday Service* 943 am., BMe daaae* for at! age*; 10:40 a.m Morning Wonhip. 3:30 CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Cfories Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mas* 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masse* 8 XX) a m and 11:15 a.aa.; Confession* Saturday 4XXMK p.m PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49030 Pastor Stephen Wright: (616) 75B-3C2I church phone; (616) 945-9200 Choir; 7.XX) ___ __ _ ___ ; 7:30 Aduh Choir; 8:00 Uh Saturday, March 23 - 10:00 First Commu­ nion; 1:30 Inquirers; 8:00 NA. Monday. March 25 - 7:00 Koinoaia 4. Tucaday. March 26 27 - 10:00 Word Watchers; 6XX) HASTINGS FIRST UNITED HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 302 E. Grand HASTINGS FREE METHODIST WBCH FM-AM at 10.30 a m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9.30 Coffee FeUowshfo 10.30 rod Activities for KM* 6:43 CHURCH, Corner State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pnator; Rev. Donald Brail. AmocmK Paator. Phone 943-9121 Sunday - 9:43 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 Mom mg Wonhip. 6:00 pun Evening acttvnm Wedueaday — 7 p.tn. — there group* tn vanoan home*. Contact church office for info, on there Prayer and Bible »tudy at the church bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel CaR for location - 623-3110. CHURCH OF THE Judge Hocking upheld school rules, saying that in his opinion, one of the moa important issues at hand was whether school officials should have control over youths in their care. Hocking dissolved the injunction, and or­ dered the Tobias family to pay for conn costs "School discipline may have taken a brek seat to athletics, he said. "This isn't about the right to play basketball It is not a right.;: but rasher a privilege " |___________ Janet I. Coleman__________ HASTINGS - Janet L Coleman, 30, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Friday, March IS, 1996, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She wss born txt May 26,1943 In Bremer­ ton, Washington, to John R. and Mary A. (Sanecki) Cameron. She was employed by Ford Motor Company in Ypailanti. Jana was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her dsughtcr, Tummy Colemsn and ha fiance'. Niles Paluchnisk of Ypsilaati; three brothers and their whrea, Kenneth and Digne Cameron of Dearborn Heights, Arthur and Linda Cameron of Plymouth, Barry‘and Marika Cameron of Htstingj; ooe sister and her huabind, Mary Ann and Robert Collins of Rocbesmr, New Yak; two grandchildren, Cheisey and Tykr Funeral services ware held Sunday, March 17. 1996, at Everiss-Wagky Funeral Home with Paoor Vivan Martindak offkiating. Burial was in Lenawee Hills Memorial Put in Adrian. Memorial contributions in memory of Janet Coleanaa may be made to the Michigan Multi­ pie Sckrosia Society; 26111 Evergreen. Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076-4441; or envelopes are available u ^he funeral home. | ~ lUbatW^A^ ~ | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - Robot Valdick, 55, of Augusta, Georgia, and formerly of VernxMtvilk. passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 1996 U St Joseph Hospital. Mr. Valdick Is a native of Fort Sheridan and formerly of Vermtxttvilk. Mr. Valdick graduated from Vermontvilk High School He had lived la Augnsra since 1971. He was retired from the Army and from the Civil Service at Fort Gordon. He wss a memba of Oa Redeema Lutheran Church. He la survived by his wife, -Keeser” Valdick; two daughters, Toejs Spots of Angosta. Georgia and Fam Collins of Oeanrata. South Caroiim; bratho, Cecil Valdick of Vermontvilk; sista. Boorue Shaw of Nashvilk, Hwr granoauMiren. runem ocrvicei were neia rnanr, m*cu 15, 1996 a Our Brrtremrr Lutheran Church with Kai Duka officiating. Burial wn in Westova Manorial Fart. Pallbearers woe members of the Army Homx Ourd. Arrangements were nude by Fosea Funeral Home in Augusta, Georgia. | ~ WArKaeJr. ~ Jothu^t^a^^oer^ [ OVID - Jodma Stephen DeBoa, 21, of. Ovid, pasaed awxy on Saturday, March 14j; 1996 He ii the ton of Diana DeBoer of Oddi' Steve A JuUe DeBoa of Hastings & He graduated in 1992 from Ovid EWe Higp School and attended Bakvr Colkge of OwuaS: He wu employed by AU Green Lawn C* of Lansing. K)Ui joveo me ouiooor*. ne enjoyw r xincmf and fishiag. He wu a loyal University «f Michigan and Dak Earahardl fan. He is survived by his mtxha.Diara DeBoa of Ovid; taba and atepmetha. Steve A Julk DeBoa of Hsstirgs; tista. Katie Marie DeBoa of Ovid; grandpwenu. Deris DeBoa of Grand Rapids, Keu A Nan Forete of Grand Ledge; very special friend, Jeanife- Batum'of Sl Johns; several sum, uncles ud catsiau; numerous good friends. Funaal services were held Tuesday. Man* 19,1996, at 2.-00 pja. ■ foe U riled Ouch of Ovid. Friends wishing to do so, may make ctxm^ butiona to the American Diabeam Aaaodaiou. | HoulH. Me <4 (Mirs from Hartings Rnt UMC and Grand Rapids Immanuel HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79. Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397. Church phone 943-4993 Kathy Coram. choir director. Son day monring: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a_m. Monuag wor­ ship; 6.XX) p.m Evenmg Warship; Yarth FeBowship with Bob and Pat Faller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for ail services. Prayer matting. 7-J0 p.m. Wednesday ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 13111 Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49038 (3X4 mite west of Patterson Rd ) Sunday Mass 9:30 am; Commu moa Service*. Mon.. Wed.. Fri. at 9 00 am. . ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meetmg rt 302 E. Bond Si. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and I—S m— » - >, w . . — n •iru owamys. menung r layei zno and 4th Sunday!. 1928 prayer book med at all services. For more mformauon call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 94B-2ICI. St. Andrew's is a pan of the independent Anglican Oaref Canada Synod. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CIBUST, (mailing addrea* - 1631 htafofom Rd.. Hartings. Ml 49031) matting rt Thorn- Jeffenoa Hall, comer of Green and Jeffenoa. Mhirtrr. Jtat Sandusky. Phone 949-4043 Sunday Service* - 9:30 a.hl. BMe School; 10:30 a.m.. Moraiag Worrtup; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7.-00 p.m Local Attorney David Dimmers repre­ sented the Tobias family and told Jiulge Michael Hocking. "The school is abusing its own policy." Partor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. March 24 - 8.XX) —d 1043 a m. WEDNESDAYS Freni Hawing*. Ml 49058 Partor Carl LnchfieW Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Ptehard. 945-3974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 900 K. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 a m. Rrv Carl Lnchfieid SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a.m. for all age*. NEW... brgmaiag linn 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult claire*. Gaming Per■oaai Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrine* of Faith. The Minor Praphm-Calhng God's Peo­ ple Bach To God. Budding Loving RctauonriMp* with your Spouse. Children and Fnenda. Joni u* for dn dare that fits your need*. 4-H. Monday* 6 304 XB p a BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5 XX) p.m. rt 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh leredence) aad Wednes­ day. 5:15 p m at the Hidden Valley Cm mu any Center. Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8 00 a.m.. freewill offering. You are invited and welcome After the Board of Education refused to make an exception to current rules, Tobias contacted legal counsel and proceeded with a temporary injunction. That allowed Aaron to play in a regional game last Thursday, but when a judge heard the facts on Friday, he once again became ineligible to participate WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4BB7 Coots Grove Road. Pastor Bea Her­ ring. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wnibtreday. 6.00 p.m. at the church. Bring sack lunch. St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 94*4890 or 948-2667 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3IB3 N. Broadway. minded board members of an incident involving a knife earlier this year, and said that a change in policy during that lime may have allowed that student to stay in school. Part of Tobias* complaint stems from comparing the Maple Valley rales to that of surrounding districts. A smoking violation in Maple Vailey gets an athlete a suspension of 20 percent of the current season, with no opportunities to shorten the sentence. A drinking violation, on the other hand, has the same consequences, but with counseling, a portion of those games will be given back to the athletic. Neighboring districts, including Bellevue and Olivet, have the same type of rales as Maple Valley with the same consequences, but smoking violations are treated like alco­ hol and drag violations. When a student re­ ceives counseling, his or her punishment is less severe. Tofcit, quesioned the severity of penalties for tobacco use u conpmd to drugs and al­ cohol use, nd stated that the consequences should be more severe for more serious drisp. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hoilenheck. Director of Christi- THOENAPPLE VALLEY out of line. "My son was caught smoking and received discipline according to rules of your hand­ book." he said. "I'm not here to say there shouldn't be rules, but I am concerned with the way in which things were handled.** Tobias went on to say that the student handbook clearly staled that any discipline of an athlete would be handled by the athletic director. His son. however, was suspended from several games by other school officials with no involvement by Athletic Director Burr Hanenburg. "As a parent. I am supposed to follow cer­ tain rules, as well as my son How about the administration?" he asked. According to Hanenburg. basketball coach Jerry Reese took the student to Vice Princi­ pal Todd Gonser and the pair handled the dis­ cipline. as the handbook instructed them to. “They simply indicated what the violation was and what the consequences were." be said. "Had the same situation been given to me. I would have followed policy." Hanenburg also had concerns about mak­ ing any changes in current policy. He re­ NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Partor. A minion day. April 4 Serene Service BXJO HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. KcUer. Director of Chrirtiaa Education. Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director Thursday. March 21 1200 noon — Leaaen Luncheon rt Grace Lutheran Church. 3.00 p.m. Cadene Choir. 4:13 Handdrime rehearsal Friday. March 22 3.00 p.m Newsteoer deadline. Saturday. March 23 — 1:30 p.OL Girl Scout Father fDaaghaer Boa Social with *30t Sock Hop, 7.00 p.m. Ringo-Swiago Square Dance. Leaaoa Sharpe Hall. Sunday. March 24 - The Christian Group "Watchbretd" will perform duri— both worship services today. 9:30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship (9:30 service is broadcart over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is pro­ vided for both services; 9:30 a.m. Church School for all <m; 10:30 a.tn. "Coffee Hour"; 11:20 a.m. Chddren* Church; 12O0Sp^hetti Dimer in the Hall (fandraiaer for rummer Youth Miaaioa Trip); 3:00 p.m. Middle High PYF; 600 p.m. Confirmation Clam; 600 p.m. of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 am GRACE COMMUNITY The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odatu WMN FUNItAl HOME Hastings QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wert. Pretor Suaaa Trowbndge (616) 943-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Boa 63. Hasting.. Ml 49058 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wert State Road. FUXFAB INCOKPOtAHD of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. TW HASTINGS SANNIS AND MMINDfft 1962 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSUY PHAtMACY "Prescription*" - IIS S. Jsffsraon - 9450429 HASTMGS MANUPACTUMNG CO. Hastings, Michigan 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan n.m.. daaaes for all age*. Moraiag Worship 10:43 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 p.m. are: Rniabowf or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior BMe Qua (apto *-12); Youth Mimstnes or Teen BMe Qua (age* 13-19); Adah BMe Study • No ^e limits. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2413 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. Father Gate Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Dehorn after 6 p.m weekday* or all day weekends. Sunday Morning Maaa 1000 a m - 1928 Book of Common Prayer. JOHNSTOWN -ABea Martin Tripp, 52, of Johnstown, paaaed away on Tuesday. March 19, 1996 ta'Springfield. He was born March20,1943 la Bank Creek, the son of Charles M. Tripp and Dorothy (Rennet!) Tripp. '• He anended Ann 1 Kellogg School aad Springfield Schools. He was a janiwr a Goodwill Industries in Bank Creek for two years and formerly a jsnF tor a Springfield Elementary School for six years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, fly tying, and raising pumpkins for children for Halloween. He was preceded in death by his poems, Charles M. Tripp and Dorothy (Bermeo) Tripp; sista, Phyllis Dorothy Deschaa. Mr. Tripp is survived by two sistas, Geral­ dine McComb and Kristenns Ann Raymond; brocha-in-law, Thomas R. McComb; several nkers and nepbesra. Visitation will be held after 2:00 pm Thurs­ day. March 21,1996 where the family will be present 2-4.-00 pm A 6-8:00 pm, u Bachman Hebbk Funeral Service, 223 North Bedford Road, Bank Creek. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 22, 1996 at 1:30 pm, at Bachman Hebbk Funeral Chapel with Reverend Roga W. Kimera officiating. Burial will be in Banfield Cemetery, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice Care of Calhoun County. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebbk Funeral Service Inc. of Bank Creek. HASTINGS - Haul H. Teake, 91, of Haat iags, passed away on Monday, March It, 1996 tt Tendercare in Hasting*Mrs. Teake wu born cnNovemba 6,1904 was the transportation supervisor for 10 yean at die Martin Schools, retiring in 1988. He wu a memba of the Gu Riva Consavation dub for many yean, and was a forma memba of die Martin Lions Club. He enjoyed woodworking. He was married to the forma Betty Bird on Augxa 16. 1932 in Goshen. Indians. He was preceded in death by his sista, Pauline Corradini. Mr. Rkeie survived by Hs wife, Betty; two daughten and one eon; Christine Ann Capitano of Allegan. Ricky Alfred Rice of Kalemnoo, Helen Marie Rex and ha husband. Mark, of Allegan; seven grandchildren, Anthony, Darcy, Emily, Jeremiah. Angela, Alex and Ana; step-motba, Evelyn Rke; four sisters and one brodta, Baty Matin. Margaret FOkins, Burtk Deneau, James Rice and Nancy Feniga; many nierrs and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 21, 1996 at 1:30 pjrc, with Reverend Stephen W. Tucka officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service. Thom desiring, may make memorial contributioos to Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Arrangements were nude by Winkel Punael Home of Otsego. Hewpnmrn W ^uOjnan HASTINGS - Benjamin H. Sullivan, 83, of Hastings, "Went to be with the Lord" Saturday, March 16. 1996 at Mercy Pavilion-Bank Cretit Health System. He was bora Septemba 10, 1910 in St Mary's, Ohio, the eon of Benjamin P. & Effie (Rowe) Sullivan. He attended lima, Ohio schools where he grew tsp. He owned h operated Sullivan's grocery store In Bank Creek from 1945-1948. In 1948 he moved to Hastings and was employed by Orchard Industry. He served one yea m a Barry County Sheriff Deputy and then was employed in ground maintenance > Leila Hospital from 1963 until his retirement in 1976 He was a memba of Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings. He served with the United Sates Army from 1941-1945 satioued in Psnsnu. He loved fishing, gsrdening, snd working with flowers. He was married to LorAne (Shedd) Burling on July 21, 1945. He wu preceded in death by his paretui; three sisters; A one brotha. He is survived by his wife, LorAne; two daughters & spouses. Susanne A Jack Green of Hastings, Ssndy A Pete Krystiniak of Hast­ ings; seven grandchildren; twelve great grand­ children; many nieces A nephews; ooe brotha, Regis Sullivan of Lima. Ohio. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, March 19,1996 at Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings with Reverend Larry Hubky A Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial wu u Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. 1930. Church. Ma. Terite wu preceded in death by h* heabaad. buaband. William an on January 1L1954; gras* son, David Teats and brothers. Lyle, Lad, Chmur, NeiL Nile, and Veryk I awaawr,. She teaurvived by ann and wifc, Richard aa* Mamk Tarite of Jeriaon; six grandchildrMt many great ad great-great graadchildre*; Paul Lancaster and Myrie Laucaater ril Funreal aervices were held on Wednesday, March 20. 1996 st Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church with Reverend Alvin C. Yates officiating. Burial wu at Barryvilk Cemeaery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Hueral Home in Hastings. |_________ nomoiTReid________ [ HASTINGS - Tbomu T. Reid, 38, of Hsu-1 Inga, passed away Sunday. March 17,1996 ia! Beak Creek. He wu bora Decemba 30. 1957 in Hsuings, foe son of Meredith J. Reid and Shirley M. I (Morgan) Reid. He graduated from Hastings High School in ’ 1976, He waked u Maimenance Supervisor fori MedaUkxt Mamgemem Incorporated since 1990. He currently wu mpoviaa of maiaeonaace for Grandview Apettmem la Grand ^Ifc'married Cindy E. Francisco ia 19tt He is survived by his wife, Cindy; soNO Shane Reid. Cody Reid and Mathew Dytaa* all of Heatings; maha, Shirley M. Reid 9, Hastings; fottur, Meredith J. Reid at Leeaba* Florida; maternal grandmoha. Artxaua Morgan of Hastings; brothers, Daniel Murphy of Kalkaska, Mike Reid of Hastings, half brotha, Richard Reid of Florida; sisters, Attetus Accardi of Grand Rapids, Kathy Gallup of Hutings. Mona Keller at Spana, Karen Mom of Lake Odem; several earn, uncke, cousiam Vitiation will be Thursday, March 21,1996 from 6-8 pm. al Gintmch Funeral Home la Htriugt Funeral Services will be Friday, March 22j 1996 u 11^)0 am. u Glnbach Hraeral Home, with Pastor Phillip Whipple officutiag. Burial will be at Hastings Township Memorial cootributiaii may be made to dtp American Caeca Society. Arrangemena were made by Gintedt Funeral Home ia Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21,1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... By Catherine Lucas Conine-Rolfe to wed May 18 VanSyckles to mark 2 50th anniversary Announcement is made of the engagement of Michelle Marie Conine and Randy Reid Rolfe of Battle Creek. • Shelly is the daughter of Orval and Brenda Conine of Delton. Randy is the son of Ron and Terri Rolfe of Hastings. The bride-elect is a 1990 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and received a cer­ tificate in the dental field from Calhoun Area Technology Center. She is employed by Dr Robert and David Heindenricch of Marshall as a dental assistant. Her fiance is a 1991 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and received an associate's degree in architectural drafting from Grand Rapids Community College. He is employed by Battle Creek Enquirer as regional district manager in the circulation department. A May 18. 1996 wedding is planned in Custer Chapel in Battle Creek. ^Voight and Bcrnadcnc Van Syckle of Dowl.rfif will crkbratr their 50th wedding anniver* Jfcy with an open house Saturday. March 30 aXCountry Chapel. Dowling fro 2 to 4 p.m. event to being hinted by their children. They request no gifts. tf¥< tight married Be made no Schantz on ''•larch 29. 1946 at her home south of HaMings. They have lived on Butler Road all Mfryears Be has been a dairy fanner; worked at Eaton Corp. IX years, until it closed; and still raises beef cattle. She worked at Hastings Manufacturing Co. (IBM) from 1943 to 1946 akl has been a homemaker. Llhcj have ihrtXAhiMren.G’OniClDcnmkJJ Gow ’Polling; Nancy (Nelly - WMdar. W'hp: and Jim Van Syckle. Nashville. They have seven grandchildren and seven giQit grandchildren. Dean-Cappon to wed July 13 David and Dianna Dean of Hastings, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Marie, to T.J. Cappon. son of Terry and Dawn Cappon of Hastings. Sarah is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Hastings Middle School. TJ. is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Cappon Oil and Propane. A July 13th. 1996 wedding is planned at First Baptist Church in Hastings. Earlier in March, the Rev Ward Pierce visited two churches where he formerly was pastor He preached as part of the Centennial celebration at Mesick United Methodist Church and at Harrietta Church which is 20 or 30 miles away from Mesick. John Waite, pastoral assistant, conducted the Sunday morning service al Lakewood United Methodist during his absence. The Woodland Township annual meeting will be held at the township meeting room in the fire station building at I p.m. Saturday. March 30. The budget will be presented at 1:30 for the approval of township voters. The women of Zion Lutheran Church are planning a mother and daughter banquet for May 14. The program will be animals from Potter Park Zoo. Woodland Lions Club met last Tuesday evening in the Lions den. There was no speaker for the meeting and the 15 members present planned workers for the Farmers’ pancake breakfast that will be held at the Lake Odessa Community Center this week. They also voted to buy a SI 00 brick for the sports complex proposed for Lakewood Schools. The Woodland Woman's Study Club met in the afternoon prior to the Lions Club meeting in the Lions Den. Each of the 12 members present spoke briefly about some remem­ brance of Easter. Wilma Townsend and Virginia Crockford furnished refreshmenu, and with the help of club Presidc.-M Marge Vroman. decorated the table with an Easter theme. On Wednesday the Kilpatrick United Brethren Missionary Society held iu March missionary dinner. There were 22 people at the meal. Evelyn Goodrich and Novella Whited were hostesses. They served both cor­ ned and roast beef and the new dining room featured St. Patrick's theme decorations. The 1996 St. Edward’s Catholic Lenten breakfast for all area churches will be held Tuesday. March 26, at 9:30 a.m. This event will feature a devotional service and continen­ tal breakfast. Woodland United Methodist Church women will hold their Lenten breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday. April 3. Pat Risk, a mime, will present a program open to women from all churches. Ann Bump is planning the food. Phyllis Baitinger to currently in Pennock Hospital where she was taken Saturday even­ ing h is hoped that she will be home with a walker late this week. The Woodland Lions Chib is planning a Lenten breakfast to benefit the Easter Seal organization. This breakfast will be 8 a.m. Saturday. March 30. The public is welcome. A free-will offering will be taken for Easter Seals. Last Tuesday morning. Woodland Township Supervisor Doug MacKenzie and the librarianAietMibeiibsa^.'Ijieidny morninfc to discuss library plans and budget. After the meeting with WWtrnrie L^COt.j to Lake Odessa where I had lunch with a group of ladies, including Marie Pickens, Bonnie McLeod and Nancy Johnston. W hen I dropped in at a Lake Odessa restaurant for a meal after church on Sunday, the people I intended to meet were not there and 1 joined a group of congenial Catholics from St. Ed's that included George and Nancy Johnston. Father Tom Boufford, and Jean and Lyle Sandbrook, as well as several others. Bingo was in Father Tom's pick-up in front of the restaurant and he was wearing a green shamrock on his collar and looking angelic for such a large dog. Nancy Johnston was wearing a leprechaun costume that included large ears and green freckles. She had worn it to the Catholic ser­ vice to honor the youth of the church before coming to the restaurant. Children were all intrigued. The extended family of Bob and Virginia Crockford came to the Crockford farm for a Marriage Licenses: 2 James Thomas * to mark 80th James Francis Thomas will celebrate his HMh birthday on Saturday. March 23 with an open house from I to 3 p.m. al the Welcome (tamer Church. He was horn on March 25. 1916 Family and friends are invited to come. No fTftx please. Russell Roy Wilkins. Hastings and Beverly Jo White. Hastings. David Lee Keeler. Lake Odessa and Lori Jo Kelley. Lake Odessa Ray William Franco. Hastings and Verna Lou Wilson. Hastings. Ronald Lee Ritsema. Delton and Becky Jean Wortinger. Deltop. Gregory Allan Judkins. Middleville and Nienke Mane Ostlund. Middleville. ; A “Fun Ship” Vacation -That’s A True Inspiration! GIRL, Kelseylee. bom at Bronson Hospital on Feb. 21 at 1:34 p.m. to Rodney and Con­ nie Vaughn. Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Mary Catherine, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 28 at 7:53 a.m. to Craig and Lynne Frantz. Middleville, weighing 5 lbs.. I5U ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Sarah Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Mar. 4 at 12:06 a.m. to Randy and Traci Bowerman. Middleville, weighing 6 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. in >• T Beginning spring of 1996. Carnival’s newest "Fun Ship." will inspire you for 7 days from San Juan to the exotic southern Caribbean. The Inspiration was created for your comfort, relaxation and sheer enjoyment. The INSPIRATION is the newest reason why Carnival is a leader in quality cruise vacations. Mondas-Fndi} 8 30 600 , 1 I- Onlv ■ » 7105 Kraft Avenue S.E. (at M-37). Caledonia (616) 554-0311 Saturday 10 00 2 00 H Carnival. TillMUST run l_\lt < RUM UXT IX THE »() •Rato arc per pcr«wi. <kwhlc ««txvpancy. plux port charpcx ami pncrnmcM fee* uw» Savmpx arc per cabin Rcxincixwix jpplv Methodist Church Sunday. March 24. with a message by the Rev Ward Pierce The sixth and last service of the combined series March 31 will be at Pleasant Valley United Brethren with the Rev Ben Ridder speaking. All services begin at 6 p.m. this year and are followed by refreshments and fellowship. Lakewood United Methodist Church Education Committee held a recognition breakfast for the church Sunday School and Sunday evening children's program teachers Sunday morning. In all. 45 teachers were honored with a continental breakfast and gifts. The meal was prepared by Sally Strimback and Becky Altoff. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church held a father/child banquet Saturday. The theme was a western hoe/down. Everyone who could wore cowboy clothes and boots. The Ionia 4-H Rodeo Club presented a pro­ gram about saddles, roping, bull riding and other rodeo evens. Six youth from age 10 through 14 and leaders Richard and Pennie Simington came and showed a film about their equipment and skills while they showed some of the equipment and told about their achievements. One of the girls is the state junior champion. The meal was stew and sloppy joe sand­ wiches. Punch and lemonade and peach or blueberry cobbler were served. A free-will offering was taken. There were 70 at the banquet. LEGAL NOTICES: Morch 13. 1996 Regular Board Mooting. Protont. Palmer. Hanaford. House. Brodley. Munjoy. Bedford, Edwards, Commissioner James. Pot Sharpe. Lindy Bolthouse and Tom DeVault. Treasurers and Zoning Adm. reports received and placed on file. Motion to pay YMCA SI000 00. Motion to give the Election Chairpersons and In­ spectors on increase in hourly rote. Motion to increase the Mllooge to .31 cents per milo. Vouchers approved for payment. Adjournment at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards (3/21) Fite No 96-21877-IE Estate of Louis O Boriow. Social Security Number 370-10-9496. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whoso last known address was 3663 Wall Lake Road. Hostings. Michigan 49058 died 5-8-95. An instrument dated 5-16-84 has been admitted os the will of the deceased. ' Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all claim's against the’ esVofe wffl be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. James W. Russell, 463 Ada Pointe SE. Ado. Michigan 49301. or to both the indepen­ dent personal ropesontativo and the Barry County Probate Court Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. (3/21) rue rvo. vo-4«o«o-ic Estate of Clara G. Doty. (AKA Clara Doty) Deceased. Social Security No. 382-26-1705. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whose lost known address was 14510 Jenkins Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021. died 1/7/96. Decedent did not leave a will. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent persona representative. Theresa M. Harrington. 14510 Jenkins Rd.. BoBevue. Ml 49021 or to both the in County Probate Court. 220 W. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed Io the persons entitled to it. Juanita S. Kase (PXM91) UAW-GM Legal Services Plan 500 W. Croostown Parkway Kokxnaxoo. Ml 49008 (616)381-3351 (3/21) ____ By—ia HASTWMS CHAJrm TOWM8HW* ft—tar I— Moottag March 11. 1996 - 700 p m Six board members present. Smith absent two Adopted Ordinance 96-1 (HAZMAT clean up ordinance). Approved dust control program. Adjourned at 8 00. Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (3/21) Hastings Schools Schedule Parent Conferences Hastings Area Schools will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences on March 27 and 28.1996. Students will attend school in the morning on March 27. 28. and 29, with conferences scheduled in the afternoon or evening of March 27 and 28. Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individual basis by the teachers. The conference schedule for the Middle School and High School is Wednesday, March 27, and Thursday. March 28. from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the afternoons and from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the evenings. High School conferences will be conducted in the gymnasium of the High School; parents may attend at their convenience. Middle School conferences, however, will be conducted in various locations throughout the building as scheduled by the teacher teams (call the Middle School office if your child's schedule has not been received). Parents are encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an individual basis. Administrators and counselors will be available to talk to parents at the conferences also. BOY. Zachary Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Mar. 2 at 4:11 a.m. to Andrew and Michelle Pixley. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 3V6 ozs. and 21 inches. GIRL, Ashley Danielle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Mar. 3 at 5:27 a.m. to John and DeAnna Stanton. Bellevue, weighing 7 lbs.. 6 ozs. and 19(6 inches long. r dinner to celebrate St Patrick's Day Sunday. The family group included the Potterville Crockfords, the Lamberts and the Cathers from Williamston. Leprechaun Nancy Johnston made an ap­ pearance at the Crockford dinner and gave gold foil wrapped chocolate coins to the children. She was also at the Sunday evening combin­ ed Lakewood Ministerial Association's fourth Lenten service that was held at Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church Sunday evening, again handing out gold-wrapped chocolate coins to the children. This service included lots of special music. Anita Duits played both the piano and the organ during the service. Brent Merritt played drums. Joy Baum played piano and electric keyboard. Betty Dickenson played the guitar and Nancy Osterhouse traded with Anita Duits on the piano and organ. The Rev. Ben Ridder welcomed the crowd and led singing. His daughter. Rachel Ridder, sang “Via Dolorosa" as a special. The Rev. Phil Whipple of Pleasant Valley United Brethren church spoke about Simon of Cyrene, and how he was drafted to carry the cross of Jesus. A group of ten singers sang a closing song before refreshments were served in the church basement fellowship room. The next, the fifth, service of the Lenten series will be at the Woodland United BOY, Drew Stephen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Mar. 4 at 6:48 p.m. to Randy and Shawn Durkee. Woodland, weighing 9 lbs.. 11 ozs. and 21 ‘4 inches long. GIRL, Taylor Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Mar. 4 at 5:48 a.m. to Sabrina anil Floyd Fender. Vermontville, weighing 6 Ibi.. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Jonathan Donald, bom at Pennock Hospital on Mar. 8 at 7:32 p.m. to Gary and Debbie Bechtel. Plainwell, weighing 9 lbs.. M oz. and 22 inches long. BOY, Leslie Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Mar 9 at 6:11 a.m. to Sally Sibley and Les Strouse. Middleville, weighing 6 lbs.. I oz. and 19 inches long. JOIN OUR CREW - DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED Retirees and housewives... this means you too!! We Provide • Training • Free Meals • Free Uniforms • Friendly Atmosphere ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMAT1VE ACTION EMPLOYER Pick up an application at the counter! 1215 West State St. in Hastings �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 21, 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: Synepeta of the Bocuter *lTi1tni if the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD far the C«Mtv •< Barry 0*001 FOB FUBUCATION File No 95^85 CK HON JAMES H FISHER HEARTLAND INDUSTRIES INC . eIo.ntiff ROBERT VAN KEUREN .ndwiduolly and at president ot KINGSTON U.S.A.. Inc., and KINGSTON U.S-A.. Inc.. p<mly and severally. Defendants TO Robert Von Keuren ond Kingston U.S.A. Inc. IT IS ORDERED 1. You are being sued by Plaintiff in this Court for the cost of building material* provided to you by the PfointiH. on or about August 21. 1995. 2. You must file your answer with this Court ond serve it upon the attorney for the Plaintiff or take such other action as may bo permitted by low within 2B days of the dote of this Order 3. If you foil to do so. o default judgment may be entered against you for the roltef demanded in the Plomtiff s Complaint. 4. A Claim of lion also has boon filed by the Plaintiff ond a Default Judgment may result in the foreclosure of your real property located in Barry County. 5. A copy of this Order shall be published once ooch week for throe consecutive weeks in this county. James H. Fisher. Circuit Court Judge K. David Sawyer Attorney for Plaintiff 4790 Cascade Rd. S.E. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546 (616)9754193 (4/4) Morch 13. 1996 All members prosent ond 22 guests. Agenda approved Minutes approved os read Reports of Committees presented Motion to revise Budget approved Lacey Rood safety project discussed Protests regarding rood conditions heard Approved vouchers in amount of 37,513.42. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Eorl (3 21) Estate ol Dovid Duron Deceased Social Security No. 366 54 5655 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or ofrecrea oy me roriowing The decedent, whose last known address was 2358 Patterson Shelbyville. Michigan 49058 died 01/19/96. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Jorjo Howland-Duron. 636 W. Clin­ ton. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or to both the In­ dependent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thorafter assigned and distributed to the per sons entitled to it. ALISTAIR J H SMITH (P26690) 249 Cooley Street Kolamcuoo Michigan 49007 (616)349-3700 (3/21) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE 96-1 “Hazardous Materials Clean-up Ordinance" AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AND COLLECT CHARGES FOR INCIDENTS INVOLVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS An ordinance to establish charges for Township emergency services responding to an incident involving hazardous materials under Public Act 102 ol 1990 (Compiled law 41.906a) and to provide methods lor collection of such charges THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAMS: An ontnanca to protect the Townstop from incurring extraordnary expenses resulting from the irtBzitexi ol Tovxistop resources to respond to an nctdent nvoMng hazardous materials by authoring tie Townstop board Io impose charges Io recover reasonable and actual costs mcured by the Townstop or its authorized lire department lor responding to cals lor assistance in connection with a hazardous materials release. .’u.. .„. DEFINITIONS a. b. c. "Hazardous materials" include, but are not tented Io a chemical that is a combustible Squid, a flammable gas. explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyroptorc. unstable reactive or water reactive. "Release’ means any apAng, ‘••vein pumpeig. pouring. emitting, discharging, aysctng. leachsig, dumping or deposit nto tie environment. "Rssponstote party" mesne any ndMOual. linn, corporators association, psrfrwrstop, commercial entity, consortium, joint venture, government entity or any other legal enti­ ty that ■ responses tor a release ol a hazardous material, ether actual or threatened, or « an owner, tenant, occupant or party «i control ol property onto which or tram which hazardous materials are released • SECTION HI CHARGES BIPOSED UPON RESPONSIBLE PARTY Whore the Township and/or a lire protection service contracted by the Township responds to a call for assistance in connection with a hazardous materials release, actual costs incurred by the Township or the fire protection service responding to such a cal Shan be imposed upon responstoie parties, inducing. but tented to: a. Foes tor each pumper requxed. in the opnon ol the officer m command. Io stand by Vw hazardous materials rodent tor each tour, or fraction thereof, that the pumps are ectiiiWit b. Feas tor each water tender required, in too opinion ol the officer in command, to stand oy toe hazardous materials nadent c. Hourly fees tor each additional Township contracted lire department vehicle required, in toe opinton ol toe officer in command. Io be ubkzed n responding io toe hazardous materials incident. d. Al penomefrrelated costs incurred by the Township directly or indirectly through a fire service contract or otherwise as a result of responding to toe hazardous materials incident. Such costs may include, but ate not limited to. wages, salaries and fringe benefits and insurance for lull-time and part-fane tee lighters: overtime pay and relat­ ed fringe benefit costs for hourly employees, and lire run lees pad to on-call fire fight­ ers Such personnel related charges shea commerce after toe first hour that toe tee department has responded Io the hazardous materials rodent and shal continue until personnel have concluded hazardous matenals rodent related responsibilities e. Other expenses incurred by toe Townsteo n responding to toe hazardous matenals incident, rdudrg but not tented to. rental or purchase ol machnery. equipment, labor, consultants, legal and engineering lees, and toe replacement costs related to deposable personal protection equxxnent. extinguishing egents, supplies, water pur­ chased from mundpal wear systems and meals and refreshments lor personnel While responding to toe hazardous materials rodent t Charges to the Township imposed by any local, state or federal government entities related to the hazardoua matenals modern g. Costs incurred in accounting lor all hazardous material incdent-related expenditures, including tiffing and collection costs SECTION N BILLING PROCEDURES Foiowrg toe conclusion of too hazardous materials modem, me Ire ctvel shal subrnrt a detailed ksfrng of al known expenses to the Township clerk who snail prepare an mvoce to toe responsible party tor payment The clerk's mvoce shal demand lull paymem within thirty (30) days ol receipt al the Ml Any additional expenses that become known Io too lire chief follow­ ing the transmittal ol the Ml to the responsible party shall be billed m me same matter on a sub­ sequent Ml to the responsible party For any amounts due mat remam unpaid after thirty (30) days, the Township shall impose a tale charge of one percent (1%) per month or fraction there­ of. SECTION V OTHER REMEDIES The Townsnip may pursue any other remedy. or may institute any appropriate action or pro­ ceeding. m a court ol competent junsocton to collect charges imposed under ths ordinance. The recovery ol charges imposed under ttes ordinance does not aflect the validity or enforce­ ability of me balance ol ths ordinance »rcn shall remam m full force and effect. SECTION Vf SEVERABILITY Should any provision or part ol me within ordmarce tie deoared by any court ol competent |ursdebon to be mvahd or unenforceable. me same snac not effect me validity or enforceability bl the balance of ths ordmarce which Shan remam m lull force and effect SECTION VII EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES Ths ordinance snail take effect immediately upon publication following adoption All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflct herewith are hereby repealed Hastings Charter Township 885 River Road. Hastings. Mi 49058 Phone 618'948-9690 I One last chance? Dear Ann Landers: I have been married to ••Nick" for 10 yean. We have three beautiful children. Six months ago. I found out that Nick has had one affair after another. I aI mi learned that he has a child with one of the women. The child is now 4. Nick has admitted to a couple of affairs hut insists the rest are lies. He also wants nothing to do with his illegitimate child, which is okay because the mother of that child doesn't want Nick around either. Nick has cried and begged me to forgive him. He swears that he is a changed man and he will be a model husband if I will take him back. The truth is. I can't decide how I feel about him. Some days. I miss him like crazy and want him back, and other days. I remember what a bad temper he has and how physically and verbally abusive he can be. He apologizes after every fight and promises he’ll treat me better if I give him one more chance. I don't know what to do. Ann. I am Catholic, and I don’t want to be divorced. I’m also afraid the children will suffer if I break up our home. He is great with the kids, and they love him. You always s.4vise women to ask themselves. “Would I be better off with him or without him?" I honestly don’t know the answer to that question, and it’s driving me crazy. Do I have spaghetti where my brains belong? — Confused in Groton. N.Y. Dear Groton: No woman is better off with a man who hits her. I recommend a separation during which time Nick gets some serious counseling. From what you have written. Nick sounds like a poor bet. There is. however, a chance that he may shape up if his counseling is effec­ tive and you make it clear that this is his last chance. I wish him luck for the children's sake. pic. and it breaks my heart I'm Mire this wme situation occurs m many other (ami)>cs — grown children ignoring their elder!) parents because they believe the old folks don't know the difference. Please publish this letter and express your views. — Every City. Worldwide Dear Worldwide Those who suffer from Alzheimer's may not recognize individuals who have been very close to them for yean, but they do know when they are loved. These unfortunate people sense warmth and compassion It is never wasted. I urge all my readers who have family members or friends who have been stricken with this crudest of all diseases not to abandon them because they believe "it doesn’t matter " Nothing could be further from the truth. Il does matter — and it will matter even more w hen that loved one is gone and you know you did your best to make him or her feel valued and loved. Dog shoots man Dear Ann I-andrrs: Occasionally. you prini an odd-hall Hem your reader, gel a kick out of. Here's one I saw in the paper from In- Dear Reader*: A recent news flash rogde me feel old: Mickey Mouse u eligibleXor Social Security. * 'X CollMitm of My Foronir Genu of fhe Day " ii the perfect Hole gift fite that ipeval someone »ho ix impossible io buy for. Sent! a self-oddrested, long, business-size envelope and a chert or money orderfor 15.25 (thufndudes postage and handling) to: CoUectfpn. do Ann Landers. P.O. Bas 11562. Chimgo. III. 60611-0562 Un Canada 56.25). CowrigM l*N Creston Syadicate, lae, Lake Odessa NEWS Addict break Adopted: March 11.1996 Effective: Upon Publication SECTION II Ann Landers ez. K) . about a dog who shot a man. No foolin*. It happened on a hunting tnp when a sptiucl named Rusty stepped on the trigger < f a shotgun and shut 45-year-old Phillip Smn i in both legs Smith is recovering, but he ca not believe this freakish thing happened to hi n It seems Rusty retrieved the bird that Si lith had shot When Smith tried to take the >ird out of Rusty 's mouth, the dog got feisty >nd put up a fight During the struggle. Rusty stepped on the tngger. and the next thing Smith knew, he had been shot m both legs If there 's a lesson here. I guess it 's don't put your rifle on the ground where a dog can step on it. — Mr. X Dear Mr. X: They say when a dog bites a man it's not news, but when a man bites a dog. that's news. I guess it’s even bigger news when a dog shoots a man The police said Qk v weren't planning to arrest the dog. and Srpith laughingly said he wasn't going to p^ess charges. He must have quite a sense of hujnor to see something funny about this. • ••••• Dear Ann Landers: My husband refuses to give up his cigarettes. Because of our business and social life, we attend many dinners and banquets. I would prefer it if my husband could wait until after dinner to have a cigarette, but be either goes to the bar or out­ side for a puff several limes during the meal. I could handle his disappearing for four or five minutes, but he invariably finds another smoker to chat with and sometimes leaves me atone for as long as 20 minutes The disap­ proval of the others at ou' table makes me un­ comfortable and often keeps the waitress from serving the next course. One man asked if my husband had had his prostate checked lately He wrongly assumed that my husband was getting up to use the men’s room. I have told my husband I feel uncomfortable during his absences — especially if it is a ban­ quet and I am sitting by a stranger. I have even contemplated leaving the event and let­ ting him know what it feels like to have an empty chair next to him. Can you make some suggestions or ex­ pound on any new smoking etiquette which may have developed over the past few years? — On the Spot in Stockton Dear Stockton: Get over the notion that you arc responsible for your husband's conduct. If anything, you are victim. Make no apologies and no excuses for his frequent absences from the table. The poor fellow is hostage to an ad­ diction worse than cocaine. He may pay for it with his life. ••••• Gem of the Day: If you think you have gotten something for nothing, you just haven't received the bill yet. Give her love Dear Ann Landers: My mother is in a nur­ sing home with advanced Alzheimer's disease. She is very confused, but I know it helps her to sec family. Her face lights up when they walk into the room My only brother hardly feels the need to visit Mother at all He says that it's difficult for him to see her in this condition and that she doesn't know whether he has visited or not. My brother’s wife has been in the family for almost 30 years, but she says it upsets her too much to see Mother so unlike herself, so she doesn't go either. Mother gets her grandsons mixed up and thinks they arc other peop'c. They now use this as an excuse not to visit, which seems inconsiderate to me. I'm not complaining. Ann. I will take care of my mother no matter what. But it would he very helpful if other members of the family would give me a little relief and drop by to see her once in a while. Mother was very good to her children, the in-laws and the grandchildren She baby-sat and helped financially whenever there was a crisis She always pul her family first. Now she has been totally abandoned by these pen- Laverne and Mary EHen Aves, dressed as a Civil War soldier and his wife, with Lester Yonkers after the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting. * Saturday evening brings a return of the local entertainment with a performance of "All That Jazz". This will be in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. with the Our Town Radio Players. The March 24 Lenten service will be held at the Woodland United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. The Rev. Ward Pierce will bring the message. Monday. March 25. is the average date for breakup of ice on Jordan Lake. Wednesday. March 27. is the monthly dale for Ionia County Health Department to hold its immunization clinic at Fellowship Hall at 912 Fourth Ave. The directors of the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library will meet at 7 p.m. at the local library. Does anyone recall Francis Charles Flaher­ ty. who lived at Charlotte? He was one of the victims in the sinking of the USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor. Paul Goodyear of 1138 Avenue of Cotton. Casa Grande. Ariz 85222. would like to make contact with some of his relatives. As late as 1940 his closest kin was John Flaherty of Battle Creek This involves erection of a monument to those lost on the ship and ceremonies for the dedication of the memorial. Geraldine Klahn returned to her apartment March 8 after many weeks away due to her broken hip and later implanting a pacemaker The local historical society met March 14 with 28 present. The president announced that the baggage room of the depot museum has been totally emptied and painted, thanks to Mike McCartney Because of this major pro­ ject. there will not be open house March 30. On Saturday, in a four o'clock ceremony. Ronda, daughter of Ron and Alice Martin of Woodland was married to Paul Shcttcrly. son of Phillip and Betty at Central United Methodist Church Shirley Chapman and hus­ band of Monroe County. Linda and Antic Kenmson of New Hampshire. Joy and Jack Wickham of Carlton Township. Bud and Ruth Ann Kolc of Fremont, the former Aide I la Kolc and husband of Fremont attended their nephew s wedding The reception was held in Fellowship Hall with a buffet meal served. Rev. Fr. James Cusack retired from Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia was recently recognized with the Esperance Inter­ national Award for Service recently. He has raised more than S2 million for this non-profit medical missionary service, which aids peo­ ple in South America and Africa. He has been involved with this effort since 1969. when the group was only a year old. It had been found­ ed by the Rev. Luke Tupper, a Franciscan priest and doctor. Cusack retired in May after two heart attacks. He is a younger brother of Ernest Cusack Services were held in Charlotte on March 15 for Mamie Cove of Freeport. She had been born in Tennessee in 1901 and worked many years in the upholstery business both at the Charlotte Chair Company and in self- employment. Her husband. Louis, in 1980. Her surviving daughters are Evelyn of Hanson of Rockford and Barbara Newioj of Freeport, stepdaughter Doris Lange 1? of Charlotte. She had surviving brothers in Tennessee Because some store buildings in downtown Lake Odessa were built one step aboviMhe sidewalk, store owners have had to nyke changes to accommodate today's standards for safety and accessibility. Kimmel's Ka *n Kurt and its neighbor. Five Star Pizza, jjve built ramps with railings parallel to.^thc storefront by borrowing a strip of sidewalk space. Another to make that change is Meyers who is having the former Scheidt/fac- Cartney building adapted for bakery use.(P>c store is the second north of Second Strec&on the west side of Fourth Avenue. It has briS in limes past part of Scheldt Hardware. Earw ” was the grocery store of Arthur and Edrie* Mc­ Cartney. At other times it has been a furnijprc store. Scheldt's restaurant and more rec^ly a shop for sports cards sales. . The Christian Reformed Church was fi^cd Sunday night for the Lenten service. Mjfsx. accompaniment came from piano. <^B>n. keyboard, drums and guitar. Rachael Ridder sang "Via Dolorosa." Pastor Ben Ridder led the service with its litany, hymns, choruses and a message by Pastor H»il Whippk of Plea­ sant Valley United Brethren Church. Refreshments were served in the lower level dining space. Dr Robert Somers, formerly of Payne Lake west of Hastings is back in Michigan for a visit. He came with his McPherson daughter and husband for the Saturday wedding of his granddaughter. Debra Morse al Fremont. He is remaining for a time until his Fremont daughter and husband return him to Georgia Former Lake O resident Karen Morse with husband. Michael, and daughter. Elizabeth of Richland, were in the Saturday wedding P«rty Al last week’s historical society program. Lavcm and Mary Ellen Aves appeared in Civil War costume and related practices of the soldier and of his wife, who well might be a camp follower They had an interesting display of artifacts from that era. The gentleman is a descendent of Thomas Dysingcr of Odessa Tow nship. who served m the Civil War. That family came tn 1850 to a farm on today's Musgrove highway. He iv a cousin of the Aves family members of Sebewa Township. The society had an inquiry about the Harry and Mamie Blake family, which once lived in this area. Call 374-8420 if you have any memory of them. The Yonkers and Mane Pickens were the hosts for the March 14 meeting. Bob .and Thelma Johnson of Belding and Mabel Burleigh of Ionia came for the evening Henry Beland, calling from Florida, reported that his wife. Beulah, had Keen released from the hospital that day following her surgery. March 13. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1996 — Page 9 s Union Cemetery Circle, (Pan two) By Joyce F. Wdubrachl * ■ The Union-Joy Cemetery was formed on '"’Jan. 14, 1857. on ground purchased from * ' Warren Joy on Section 31. Maple Grove * ''Township. It was operated by an association zmade up of the supervisors from Maple Grove r*Township, Baltimore Township, and Johnstown Township. In 1906, a wire fence with steel posts was -’'erected. Digging a grave went from $2 to “$2.25 On May 30. 1908, the women of the com­ munity decided to take care of the cemetery, taking the responsibility for its care from the ■ ‘ supervisors. They fell they could do a better u ‘job of maintaining it. The supervisors, who had been facing a ''lick of funds and interest of the community, 'were happy to go along with this idea. "'■* They reserved the actual administration, the sexion work, the registration of burials and the sale of the lots to still be handled by the association members. But the Union Cemetery Association, which became better known as the Union Cemetery Circle and The /Circle, became responsible for the upkeep and I care of the appearance of the burial grounds. On Sept. 22. 1908, the 30 members of the 'Association held a supper at the home of Henry Stevens, took up a collection of $1.60 and began the job ahead. Hg-The Cemetery Circle elected officers. iHMargaret Baker Stanton was president, ^Kouise Graybum was vice president. Lucy ■Hinckley was treasurer and Anna Jones nesery. Wallace Mack was appointed sex­ i and except for four years, remained until 12. Robert Rhodes became sexton then, but relinquished the job when he went into Ihary service and Scott Campbell became The Circle met four times a year for supper Lacey, then owned by Will Jones. When Mr. hall over the hardware store in Lacy and The . Circle held its meeting over the store operated by Mr. and Mrs. Otis Ketcham. Later on. the Circle met at the Briggs Church. le was drawn up. The object of the Circle to provide money for beautifying the * tar taMing It) itf constitution and by paying E TO cents membership fee and 40 cents per Wear due* to the treasury. The officers of the organization, president. Vice president, secretary and treasurer would "be the executive committee. A quorum would ^'Cbnsist of a majority of the executive canmil­ lee. Meetings were to be held quarterly and an * meeting was to be held in June and the n of officers would be held al this ■fo The constitution could be altered or Hi Amended at any regular meeting, by a two­ ’ thirds vote of the members present, following m a notice to be given at the previous meeting. a prayer. Of . IA*1> WVUXJ III UIIKC until a SUCCC3MK elected. One-fourth of each member's ''Aites were to be used for general work and the ^ remaining three-fourths would be used on the 'member's lol if so desired to specified work. „ The supervisors of the four towns must give !‘* each year for the work of the Circle to '-“^ASSYRIA Union (Joy) Cemetery Gate, Butler and North Avenue. At a meeting April 20. 1909. of the super­ visors of the four townships, which was held at the cemetery, some new rules were adopted and some all rules were enforced. The ladies were given permission to place markers on all unmarked grave sites. No one was to put shrubs, trees or cement work without the con­ sent of the sexton or Cemetery Board. The Union Cemetery Circle was given permission to make any improvements that would beautify the cemetery, at their own expense. The sexton was allowed $40 for some im­ provemenu. The work was to start on the southwest comer and extend north as far as possible, making the land smooth, the natural slant to take all hummoxies (hummocks or humps) to fill in the holes June 18. 1910, the supervisor again met at the Union cemetery. Leander Reams was elected chairman and Bert R. Stanton was secretary. They agreed to pay for a lawn mower and to build a house 10x12 ft. x 8 feet high with one door and two windows, a shingle roof, drop siding to be painted white on a pier foundation made of stone and cement with a board floor. It was to be built on the northeast corner of Cemetery Lot No. 1, with closest erected on the northeast comer of the cemetery. Abo. the sexion was tO’fetMjpiitching posts and the fence. On Sept. 10/1910, the supervisors of the four townships met to pay the bill of $105.32. notifying the clerks of each township's share. It was agreed to move the closet at this meeting. The June 8. 1912. meeting of the Cemetery Board met in Maple Grove Township at tl*c Union Cemetery. Members present at this meeting were Adam Woolf. Walter Ickes. Albert Shepard and O. A. Risbridges. Adam Woolf was elected chairman and O.A. Risbridges was secretary. The Sexton was authorized to stake out two tiers of lots, using gas pipe for stakes, which he was to furnish He was also instructed to make necessary repairs on the gates and fences. He was in­ structed to notify all lot owners who have ce­ ment curbing around their lots to remove these by Sept. I. 1912. All curbins not remov­ ed by that date would be removed by the Sexton. He was also instructed to place notice in the cemetery that no persons are to set shrubbery plants, or disturb any sod without consent. The price of the lots was raised to $5 and opening a grave would cost $3 to go to the sexton for digging the grave. At the Sept. 3. 1913. meeting, with Ickes. Hinckley. Miller and Tompkins present, the sexton of Union Cemetery was authorized to get copies of the rules and regulations of the cemetery printed and mail them to the lot owners. The Cemetery Circle was allowed to set out shade trees, not to exceed 10 on the south, six on the west and two in the nonh . center. Said trees were to be hard maples Some new posts were needed. Supervisor Hinckley was to get the posts and supervise the setting of them. The supervisors extended a vote of thanks to the Cemetery Circle for the work they had done to beautify the cemetery. Minutes for the Aug. 14. 1919. meeting in­ dicate that the bill of $66.70 for fence posts The sexton was to be paid five dollars for dig­ ging a grave. The sexton could also divide lots One of the large old trees planted in the center of the Union Cemetery in the cemetery when needed. During the years from 1919 through 1927 Rhoades and W. Jones. The cost of the pain­ eaves iroughing. a door knob, a sickle and many lots were sold, several divided, several ting and repairs was $27.15. grass shears. Bunting for use in the cemetery transferred to new owners each transaction in 1911 cost them $4. Groceries and mea. for On May 28. 1930. a meeting of the super­ carefully recorded in the minutes of the visors of the four townships was held at the cemetery meetings. Dues, donations and gifts along with serving cemetery, with Mayo. Moon and Hyde pre­ Buying and selling of shovels was a fre­ sent. The fourth person was omitted from the meals continued to be their sources of incomu quent entry. On Dec. 10. 1927. an old shovel minutes. Each township was assessed ten They also rented out the chairs to other was sold for 25 cents. Makes one wonder if groups as well. Items reading meat to feed dollars to be paid to the cemetery fund. this was one of the shovels purchased in 1912, band, paid band and paid speaker (for Decora­ W. Mack and his team worked a total of 15 one round point for $1, one square shovel. 75 tion Day) began to show up as bookkeeping hours in 1930. People working on the cents along with a pick for 60 cents. In entries. cemetery in those times included W. Mack. November 1914 a new shovel was purchased Dues were recorded in those early years as Earl Bristol. P. Henry (hauling graves), and for $1. paid by Anson Boyes. Glasner. Stevens. L. Morgan. Fixing monuments and drawing din kept Warner and Woodmansee. Mrs. L. Meanwhile the Union Cemetery Circle was them busy. Mowing and clearing brush also Grayburn. R. K. Stanton, B. Walton and busy doing its job of fund-raising. The books was an important activity. Keeping the fences ^indicate that in 1908-1909. they received wife. Mrs. L. Ford. Mrs. Zimmerman. Mr. and gates in repair was a frequent need. ’ ] $15.65 in donations and gifts. They spent < and Mrs. Vance Warren. Darious Buidjn. " A' day of straightening stones and levying $41.27. $36.50 was for markers to be resold;'' ■Mrs. Mel Beach, Ben Stanton. J. KcmmBrlground in 1912 cost $2. Mowing and clearing ing. Ma. H. Babcock. Mrs. Hannah Stamm. In 1909-1910, they did somewhat better. brush cost $6 a time. It cost 50 cents each to Margaret Baker, Miss E. Winslow. Pama They collected $28.50 in dues, sold $11.05 fill sunken graves. Woodmansee and Sarah Isham. V P Walton. worth of markers and took in $17.22 from Charles Sunton was the sexton beginning Boaz Walton and wife. Mr. and Mrs Hum­ meals served at their hall. Their expenses Aug. 15. 1919. His records were very phrey. Mrs. V. Hagerman. Mr. and Mrs. were $23.13. which was spent for hall rent, detailed. Wagonlander. Mrs. Odell Dunn. Mrs. Lota dishwashing, stamps, markers, plant setting, On March 14. 1922. he noted. “Harold C. Mosher. Mrs. Clara Hamilton and Harry Hin­ lawn mower, mowing the cemetery, grass and Howard Schreiner, infant twins of John S. ckley. just to name a few. seed and stamps. Schreiner, lot 20Vi of White lot. Note. Grave On March I, 1916. the records showed a Mowing was the highest maintenance item, found on the south side of twins* grave, likely total of 127 members of the circle, having lost however they spent money for things like cop­ Swifts burial.** three to death during the past year. The in­ ing (to Ella Garrett. 70 cents), a stove and Lot purchase prices went up to $10 June 17. come for 1915-1916 was $214.97. Expenses stovepipe cost $6. with the tin chimney adding 1926. The lots were to be 10 feet by 20 feet another 75 cents. They bought a new account with a four-foot alley. Myron Tuckerman was mng of the 1916-1917 year at $107.55. book, postage stamps and stamped envelopes. the chairman of the meeting. (To be continued) They bought cloth for grave lining, flags. The next meeting was scheduled for the se­ cond Monday in May in 1927 and be held al the Joy Cemetery. There is no record of this meeting. Records show that there was some painting done in May and June of 1929 by Edwards I ion l It! I.ixtI ‘kt .■ bth Mill It \ mi RETIRING? rdlimit til pl.in Jisfi'l’ Jinn SUMARV KAY~ Legal Notices TO THE OWNER Ot OWNERS OF ANT LAND ANO All INTERESTS IN OR HENS UROH THE LANDS HEREIN OCSCR1REO TAKE NOTICE, tnol »ole ha* been lawfully mode of the following described land for unpaid taxes thereon, ond that the undersigned has title thereto d efine V)ur J style Kith fnmi for the details. Member S1PC time within 6 month* after return to service ol thi» treasurer of the county in which the lands lie. of all sums paid upon such purchase, together with 50 percentum additional thereto, ond the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice to be computed as upon personal service of By rolling it over into an ERA, you may delay pay­ ing taxes on your distribution. Call or stop by today Sharon Pryor iKDEFENDEM BEALTY CONSULTANT 616-945-4375 Mark D. Christensen 228 North Church Hastings, MI 49058 616-945-3553 Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 dollars for each description without other addi­ tional costs or charges: If payment os aforesaid is not mode the undersigned will institute pro­ State of Michigan. County of Barry. Assyria Township No 0B-001 006-001 10 Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Com at SE cor Sec 6 th W to within 33 ft. of School House lot H. N 9 rds th E to Sec 21 th S Amount necettary to redeem plus the feet of Danny I. Knight Dowling. Mich 49050 (4 11) To learn how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. Sil 1-800CHILDREN HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS for next school year will take place on March 27 and 28 from 8:30 -12:30 pm and 1:30 - 3:30 pm and on March 29 from 8:30 -12:30 pm and 1:30 - 3:00 pm at the elementary schools nearest to where the parents reside (one hour earlier at Pleasantview School). It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child at the time of registration. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bring a copy of the child's birth certificate and immunization record to this meeting. The child's social secu­ rity number is also requested but not required. By State law immu­ nizations must be complete before school attendance in the Fall. At the time of registration, parents will also be given appointments for a pre-enrollment screening test for vision and hearing as well as a school readiness test. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21, 1996 1 4 1 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Winter term helps warm Barry County fans’ heart It will go down in Barry County as "The Winter of Content" as area sports fans were able to take in plenty of championship moments. First, the Middleville wrestling team won the Division III State crown. Trojans everywhere celebrated the feat and the team showed their elation by shaving Coach Tom Lehman's head. Now. there’s a smooth move. Than Lakewood's Nick Boucher took the Division II 103-pound weight class during the Stale individual competitions in Battle Creek. For Boucher, the pin in the championship match was the perfect way to finish a near-perfect wrestling campaign. Lakewood's volleyball team also made it to Slate before losing to No. 1 Comstock 16-14. 15-9 in the Class B quarterfinals. The Vikings actually led in Game I and appeared to be on their way to surprising a very good Comstock squad I know that Comstock Coach Jeff Borr probably doesn't agree with me. but I feel that the Viking spikers were just as talented as his Colts and with a few generous bounces, could have won the Class B crown. And remember there is only one senior on Lakewood's squad, so look for Kellie Rowland's team to make some additional noise in 1997. Finally, the Maple Valley basketball team made it to the Class C State quarterfinals with a dramatic 66-64 win versus Bronson last Saturday. The Lions won the regional championship without its top scorer — Aaron Tobias — just showing how important senior leadership can be to advancing in the tournament. Even without Tobias. Coach Jerry Reese had eight seniors tie could go to and that helps tremendously when tournament lime is in session. Here arc a few of my personal thoughts on the Tobias issue. 1. Coach Jerry Reese deserves a lot of respect for believing that discipline is one of the greatest procedures in education. People should not question Reese's decision, but instead team that rules are rules and without them the world becomes out of sorts. 2. Aaron Tobias is not only a great basketball player, but he is also » good student and an excellent person. Tobias is still an individual who has the makings of a good role model and in no way should a cigarette cost Tobias a chance for greatness. 3. The media, from the Detroit Free Press to Paul Harvey, has gone way too far. What we have here is a high school student who made a small mistake and paid a big price. Doesn't the story line sound a bit familiar. We should not only recognize the achievements of those teams or individuals who made it to State. As far as the list of winners is concerned. Barry County had loo many champions to count during the winter term. For some seniors who do not participate in a spring sport, this was the last time to feel the thrill of victory and for many, their time was well spent. So even if we haven't seen the last of the snow and even if spring still has a few more weeks till it reaches our area, Barry County hearts can stay warm thinking about our "Winter of Content." •The Kalamazoo Speedway car show to benefit Easter Seals will be at the Maple Hill Mall in Kalamazoo through Sunday. The show will have 75 to 100 race can on display and you can vote for your favorite driver by donating money to the Easter Seals. Two free practice sessions will be held at the Speedway on March 30 and April 6. both from 1-6 p.m. •Chevrolet's Off-Road Nationals will be held at the 1-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa on June 22-23. Sponsorships appearing on ESPN as well as employee picnics are available for this event. •More on March Madness. I know, just like everybody else, that I made a few blunders during the first two rounds of the NCAA basketball tournament, but 1 do feel my record will improve now that the men have been separated from the boys. In the Sweet 16, I’m still going with U Conn, Kansas. U Mass and Kentucky, my original Final 4 — But watch out for Georgetown as Coach John Thompson and his Hoyas could give Marcus Camby and U Mass a real battle. Kentucky, without a doubt, will still win the whole thing, baby. Talk to you soon. No. 8 Vikings can’t stop No. 1 Colts, 16-14,15-9 MATTAWAN — Lakewood opened with the look of a giant killer Friday at the Class B State volleyball quarterfinals, but could not finish the match with the same power and consistency and fell to No. 1 Comstock 16-14, 15-9 The Vikings (52-6-5), who made it to the State finals last season, led the top ranked Colts 14-12 in Game I and were serving to close out the match. But. Coach Kellie Rowland's Vikings were not able to score that fir al point and lost the momentum as a result. "I think we needed to win the first game; we could have seen (a different) second game," Rowland said. "Our immaturity showed on some points. Comstock is a well-coached team and we played them tougher than any other team that's played them." An Angela Rufner off-speed kill put the Vikings in front 12-9 and a Jennifer Mitchell block put Lakewood within one point (14­ 12) of closing out Game 1. Season comes to close Lions lose in State quarters to hot Vikings team, 61-54 KALAMAZOO — A magical season finally came to a close Tuesday for the Maple Valley basketball team, as the Lions lost out in the Class C State quarterfinals to a hot post-season Hopkins squad. 61-54, at Western Michigan University. After falling behind by 12 points (50-38) with 6:30 to play in the fourth quarter, the Lions began to claw their way back into the contest and trailed by just four points (58­ 54) with 23 seconds remaining. Still, Hopkins with free throws and missed Maple Valley field goals were able to hold on for the seven-point victory. Damon Patrick gave the Lions an early 3­ 0 lead with a three-pointer one minute into the game and Adam Driksna kept Valley in front 8-4 with another triple with 3:15 to go in the first quarter. Hopkins, though, came back to tally seven of the next nine points and when Man Hazen drained a three with time running out, the Vikings were in front 11 -10 entering the second quarter. Both teams started the game out cold, as evident by the first quarter score. Maple Valley hit just 4-of-l6 shots in the opening frame, while Hopkins made good on only 4of-ll. Part of Maple Valley s early game miscues may have been because of its new offensive setup, as Maple Valley Coach Jerry Reese described. "We went to an outside game, rather than staying inside, Reese said. "We missed our shots early inside; we couldn’t get them to fall." Scott Heyboer kept Valley in the game early in the second quarter with three field goals, but later in the stanza Hopkins' Tim Kisner began to take over. Kisner, who scored nine points in the second quarter including a three-pointer, finished with a game-high 23 markers. Hopkins held a 28-20 advantage at half, but the best action was yet to come. Drik*na tallied 14 of his team-best 21 points in the third quarter and the Lions managed to out-score the Vikings 18-16 to trail 44-38 with eight minutes to play. "We had a mismatch with Driksna and finally in the third we were able to go to him.” Reese said. Driksna explained his third quarter scoring by saying that he made "a couple of shots that we needed." Kisner opened the fourth quarter with an outstanding play. The junior forward kissed one off the glass for two points, was fouled, missed the free throw, but rebounded the shot and put it back in for another two. TMf score gave Hopkins what appeared to be a commanding 50-38 lead with 6:30 left. But. the Lions gave it one last roar with Driksna, Brian Hopkins and Scott Heyboer all providing some offense down the stretch. Scott Heyboer finished the game with 16 points and Hopkins added nine. Reese and Driksna both reflected on the 20-win season shortly after the final game for nine seniors was completed. "I love to talk about the success we've had here at Maple VaHey," Reese said. "Even greater than that (though) is the type of individuals they are." "It was a great season for everybody." Driksna said. "We've been friends since junior high and we've stayed together." Ji •di Adam Driksna (00) scores underneath for Maple Valley in Tuesday's Class C • State quarterfinal game. Driksna finished with 21 points. (Photo by Perry Henin) ” ' Coach Jerry Reese talks strategy with his Maple Valey team during a timeout at']! WMl/s University Arena. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ,.( * Maple Valley M S« VIKINGS, continued on page 11 .4 ’J Bronson 64 Has a victory evw tasted sweeter? Coach Jerry Reese's Maple Valley team defeated a very solid Bronson team art Bellevue High last Saturday to win a Class' C regional. The regional title is Maple> Valley's first since 1967, according to Reese.’J "1 don't think that people understand the depth of this squad; It has just been a great, year." Reese said. ’’ What was so sweet about the win over: Bronson? Well, let's see Maple Valley, played the game without its top offensive, weapon Aaron Tobias and still were able to, oust a Bronson squad that had a solid inside „ threat as well. "We had to be able to match their enthusiasm and effort," Reese said. "I thought we matched everything." (I Tobias, who scored 22 points to lead th* Lions versus the Aggies of Dansville, sal out Saturday's contest for violrting a team ‘ rule. The senior center was suspended frond the team for smoking, but played last Thursday because he was waiting on a decision by the Eaton County Circuit Court. Tobias did not play in the triumph over Bronson and also missed the battle with Hopkins at WMU The kids shook it off; it would have been * easy for us to be distracted," Reese said. "Wa.« have excellent leaders out of our senion.” Still, the Lions were able to pull out a. close one with their defense and with theil' free throw prowess. Maple Valley hit 10-of15 charity tosses in the fourth quarter and-' out-scored the Vikings 18-16 during the final eight minutes. "There (Bronson's) strongest (quarter) fe* the fourth and Cranson provides most of the1* offense." Reese said. , Brian Hopkins made two free throws with* 13.8 seconds left to give the Lions a 65-63advantage and Pete Kellepourey made l-of-3' with 3.3 seconds remaining to seal the deal, * Lakewood's Addi Radcliff (9) and Angela Rufner (13) team for a block on Comstock's Mandy Whitfield (7). (Photo by Perry Hardin) 9 Lion guard Pete Kellepourey (21) soars in for two as Hopkins' Tim Kisner (32) looks on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley had four players who scored > in double figures: Driksna with 15, Hopkins with 14, Scott Heyboer with 11 and with 10. yt �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 21, 1996 — Page 11 VIKINGS, continued from page 10 Rufner. the team's lone senior, finished with 14 kills and ooe block, while Mitchell blasted 14 kills along with 13 dip. Mitchell is a junior middle hitter who should provide the Vikings with power and leadership next season. Comstock, trailing 14-12 was able to come back and notch the last four points of the 35-minute first game. First. Christine Keller scored, then a Lakewood blast sailed out of bounds and the Colts made it 15-14 on a kill from Mandy Whitfield. Whitfield, a senior middle hitter who has signed with Kansas State, led the Colts with 19 kills and three blocks. Game point came when Comstock's Sarah MacCord found an open area on the right side and powered a spike into the vacant area. 2. but the Colts scored the next nine points (104) and appeared to be cruising towards the semifinals YMCA NEWS Comstock, however, was able to regroup and ended the match by scoring the final four points. Whitfield provided the first of there points on a kill and Nicole Frizzr tallied match point with a successful block. "The adrenaline did leave, we had to get the momentum on our side. Momentum it so important in the game of volleyball." Rowland wd. The team that win, make, the fewest mistake,. " Rowland raid that lhe strategy going into the maten was to out-power the Colts and Io stay my from the tip. "Don't lip against them; they're fast and we had to keep them out of their offense." Rowland said." Summer BoKboll/Sonball The YMCA of Berry County i, now occepung epplicetion, for their itmmer berobell/roftbell programs Programs ere available for the following Baseball — Minor "T't": current kindergartnen; Major "Ta": current lu/’nd graders; Pee-Week: current 3rd/4th graders; Cub: current Sth 6lh grader,. Pan, current 70v8th grader,. Softball — Jr. Slugger,: current 3rd/4ih/5lh grader,: Slugger, current 6th/7th/8lh graders. The cost for participation in any of the pro­ gram, is $27. A family rate of $45 is also available Registration, must be returned to the YMCA by April 12. Thoro registering after the deadline will be charged a late fee of $5 and will be pul on a waiting list until space become, available All registration forms and fees should be mailed io the YMCA P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Ml or they may be brought io the YMCA Office. 234 E. Slate. Hasting,. Mon­ day through Friday from 9-5 p.m. Leagues are being formed for lhe Hasting,. Middleville, and lhe Dellon areas. Call the YMCA for more information and a detailed brochure. There will be a parent, meeting on April 24. 7 p.m. in the Hastings Middle School, room 182 for parents of players who have never participated tn any Hastings YMCA youth sport program. But, Lakewood wu able to narrow the deficit to 11-9 on points from Mitchell and Jami Schrock plus three Coll miscues Schrock also had a service ace for the Vikings, while setter Addi Radcliff dished out 27 assists BOWLING SCORES Thunder Alley 5549; Rebel, 5549; Misfits Kent Oil 58-34; Hecker Insurance 5114-4014: Dorothy's Hair Styling 38-38; Carlton Censer Excavaiiiv 4314-4614; Basnee Industries 43-47; DJ. Electric 26-50. 165: S. Grinage 208-491; J. ElUakn 163-422; B. Maker 177-462; K. Fowler 177-465; T. Chnuophcr 191-508; P BriMa 139. D. Coenea 200-523; E. Ulrich 164; B. Hathaway 188-503: S Drake 174; B. Schultz 146404; E. Vaiaue 173-502. Brewer 61-51; Jeaick 6014-5114; Hall 60-52; Snyder 5814-5314; Moucoulit 58-54; Kpempel 58-54; Nash 53-59; Colvin 54-58; Friend 5314-5811; Bodock 53-59. Schlachter 5214-5914; Dowding 31-61; Richardson 5161; Oti, 5014-6114. Johnson 143; J. Hassan 142-403; M. Weiland 157-445; B. Miner 153-438; D. Keller 175-436; M. Blair 162-417; L. Lehman 126; F. Schneider 161; D. Brewer 189-420; B. Moore 148; M. Dull 141-404; B. Johnson 160471; Y Markley 178-491; A. Lethcoe 157; L. Wdtman 157; 1. Seeber 154; B. Estep 150-414. 5314-3014; Feanome 4 52-52; Beginner, 4 3014-3314; Freemen, 50-54; Redneck, 4866; 4414-5914; Dynamites 4440; 36144714; Frirada 3641. Tasmaniacs VaaCampen 228590; K. Becker 202-559; D. Kelley 191-540; L Barnum 198532; D. Lambeth 183-528; E Hammoniree 188-507; S. Soaker 155439; A. Hubbell 158426; P. Eye 137-387; S. Eckley 137-384; J. Highamith 121-346; D. Snyder 188; M. Mar­ lin 178; S. Sanboro 174; M. Bamea 168; C. Wilcox 160; D. Vicken 158; S. Craven 152; S. Croat 151; W. Purchiu 145; B. lames 133. YMCA Camp Algonquin Were your kid, climbing the wall, this pan uirnmer? If to bring them to YMCA Camp Algonquin and let them climb nun! You don't even have to leave the county to give your kid. the time of their lives. Jun turn them looae on the one and only high adventure center right here at Barry County', No 1 YMCA Camp... Camp Algonquin. Camp Algonquin has a camping program, for the 5-year-old to the 13 year-old teenager, day and resident camp. Call your YMCA. 9454574. for a detailed program brochure. Barnes 221-394; O. Snydr 219-570; J. Smith 200-551; “ ‘ ---------- ----------------“ D. Vicken 217-545; B. Berkhurt 216-527; R. Craven 185-320; M. Crou 10-516; R. Snyder HI 183-32; F. Huey 191-500; S Krallmnn 183-500; F. Mead G. Smith 169482; J. Duvh 189468; 1. Baraim 224; C. VaoHomen 211; S. Sanbont 208; K. Lambeth II 192; B. Rene 190; V. Dezen 175; B. Miller 169; J. Eye 147. Viking hitter Jennifer Mitchell (15) fires a spike over two Comstock defenders as teammale Jami Schrock (8) looks on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Basketball SCORES Three Boatez 76; Gal Lucky's 72H; 9 «od • Jeaick 264-530; C. Allman 165-403; B. Terry 210-549; J Kasky 184-518: R. Weiland 178-495; W. Woodmansee 192-532; C. Haywood 178421; C. Purdum 192-536; W Brodock 188493; W Birman 177-515; H. Hawkids I6545O; R Schladaer 181-505. Freeport Elevator 34; Fairchild s 3214; 55; Ten Pirn 5414; Big O't 5314; OiUona S3; Middle taken 50. Late Comen 48; Four R's 48; Gutter Duaaen 4614; Kcglen 4514; Four Son 45; Rocky Four 4144. 2696(2; J. Barnum 254-627; W. Lydy 204-381; M. McKee 217-611; B. Heath 210601; T. Lewie YMCA-Youth Council', Mem Beskrt- 190; D. Sean 193; H. Service 186; R. Roush 187. Hr—ry 219491; J. Lydy 170-482; I. Mad­ den 1*1-513; F. Ruthniff 112-497; S. VaaDenberj 211; S. McKee 211; B. Hughes SCORES YMCA-Hasting* Youth Council's Carpenter Plumbing. JDI Rtvpbend 223: J. Uiborne ID 523; E. Oiien 225-568; B. Buehler 2*2-546; G. Yoder 511; B. King 544; R. Fay 253-213-627; K. Greenfield 201-502; D Umben 205-211-569. T. WoArook 257-6B; S Anger 237-225-253-715. Volleyball BMkaor Motor Honey Richtes Coffee Shop. Hastings Drill Team. Graadmas Green Tree Bliss W-L 10-2 .7-5 6-6 .4-8 3-9 12-0 .7-5 2-10 CJ Properties............... ICS Travel Goodenough Goodies. South Side Jimmy Ray James Electric.... Hastings Burial Vauh. Ink Spots FtexFab Ranger Tool and Die.. Tide Office Backe Construction.... 161; M. Sutlift IS2. Q—tinn Marks 67H44H; Hzaiags Bowl 63M48M; V,rocy, 6IH-30W: Hummer, 6IH-3DM; BoPey, 6OH-51H; Lucky Shod 58H-53M; LeHzrve, 57H-34H; Leftovera 55W-36W; Valley Realty 35-57; Bye 1993 GmB Gants sad Serin K. Thomason 175-491; F Ruthniff I7S-4B9; N. Totten 167-473; J. Piper 152-431; S. Lambert 146-425; A. Boniface 155-402; M. Dull 141-352; J. McKeough 180; J. Lewa 176; S. Sebastian 175; V. Kincade 174; I RuthrufT 161; C. Stuart 158; D. Olmstead 152; L. Johnson 152; P. Godbey 150; O. Gillom 148; B. Sexton 148: D. Collier 142; B. Etep 139; S. Salazar 134. Wednesday P.M. •F.H. Panies 744-37%; Varney’s tt%-42%; Misfits 64-48; Eye and Ent Spec 57-55; Nashville Chiro 54-58; Hair Care Center 54-58; Lifestyles 50%-61%; Mace’s Ph. 474-64%; HAS Machine 444-674; Valiev Realty 444-674. ;High Games and Scries - K. Becker 201-552; B. Estep 176484; T. Soys 166470; P Snyder 177424; D. Bums 154-410; B. M. Brimmer 157: B. Hathaway 506; L. Potter 455 11-2 10-3 Hutzlcrt Tour. 64-36; Girrbach, 5941; Three Pome, 5248; Rowdy Girl, 5149; Haatmg, Bowl 4914-5014; T.M. Louie, 4914-5014; Mr. Bruce , 4951; Babe, and Ban 4814-5114; Soutfuhore Salon 48-52: Mchetob 48-52; Kelley', Keglen 47-53; Dewey, Auto 34146314. High Game. - K. Keeler 240; M. Snyder 200; E. Johaaon 189. R. Shapiey 183; R. Be—ch 179. M. Matron 160; G. Cochran 170; K. Moore 135. High Sertea - R. Shapiey 318; K. Keeler SIS: E. Johnaoa 510; L. Potter 496. caeetr apeauM ( sHcmum W» Refinance • Ending Moriqoge, • Lord Conkoch • Moon Poymenh Due • Port Due fowl • Dwoca Sonemenh • Com Out Banta Ptooertw, ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS Lakewood Merchants Hastings Merchants.. j A big Thank (Jog... From Hastings City Bank Employees ? IB.Sen 63-37; Really Rodens 61-43; Diehard, 60'1-4314; Load Hop 60-44; Holey Roller, 59-43; Alley Can 57W-46W: • NOTICE • HOM TOWNSHIP - PUBUC HCARIHQ March 25.1996 — 7:00 PM HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD <MjM.11 xp.«> Morch ii. tees — a I lopper of liaslcr town, US. A. This pair ol adorable Mulled EaMet bunnies c an lie lound Aoorovod povmont ol oil bills to liscol root ond. Bar Budget and Appeoprtatiom Resolution gtewed Sexton » contract. Appointed Zoning Board of Appeal: Planning budgets: roar ond rronslors. For the Hope Townehip Henning Commleeton to hold e hoering on the following request: Mccl I Ickli am! Roll coll, oil number, prosonl. $«von rosldonn. chlorido E.tMcr Town Mutkxl jnmub. all under $10. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9 to 7; Saturday 9 to 5 (JZ2II NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTEREST­ ED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pubic hearing concerning proposed amend­ ments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on April 17, 1996 commencing at 7:00 p.m at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, as required under the provisions of the Township Rural Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordnance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that lhe items to be considered al said public hearing include, in brief, lhe folowing: 1. The proposed rezoning of land in Section 13 of the Township, that pari lying south and north of M-43/M-37, known as property 806-13-013-004-00. This property is currently zoned, in part. V Commercial and. in pert, "R-4_ Residential. Recreation District. II will be considered for rezoning to the "C3" Commercial zoning district 2. The proposed rezoning of land in the NE 1/4 of Section 9 of the Townshp. known as properly S08-13-009-013-05 and S08-13009-012-00. These properties are currently zoned "A-1" Agricultural. They win be considered for rezoning to the "C-4" Commercial zoning district. 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 LEGAL NOTICE s * to die Management Crew for their * * best ever Irish Stew and all the * trimmings. • .46-2 .35-13 .32-16 .30-18 .29-19 .29-19 .26-22 18-30 .16-32 .15-33 ..9-39 .3-45 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Mainstrect Saving* Bank5-7 Law and Disorder4-8 Cappon O»V///////////////////////////////////0-12 C League - Union Bank 21 v> J DI 25; Riverbend 37 v». Carpenter Plumbing 43; Carpenter Plumbing 56 va. JDI 21: Union Bank 28 v>. Ag. Boy, 27. B Major — taeraou 72 va. Blair Landtcap- Fall The Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club started dancing at the Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall of the Presbyterian Church in Hastings on February 24th. The members were very enthusiastic over this change and hope that they can continue to have their fun and fellowship there for a long time. For the past few years they have been holding their regular Saturday evening dances at the Hastings High School Cafeteria. The chib is now in their 40th continuous year of square dancing here in Hastings. Their Board of Directors have already started mak­ ing plans for a 40th celebration in October. The board is also making plans to put on a vigorous advertising campaign for prospec­ tive couples to take lessons this fall. Lessons will be held at one of the Hastings schools on a weekday evening. The Ringo Swingo Offk-ers are: Mike and Barb Sams, president; Bob and Mary Cary, vice president; Art and Beulah Stauffer, secretary; Roland and Marilyn Oaster. treasurer. The directoros are David and Carolyn Kaiser, Earl and Dorothy Mayo. Ward and Winnie Woodmansee and Tom and Marshia Wheeler. Permit for a Family business for auto repair and small engine repair al 3077 Cloverdale Road. Dolton. Ml 49046 in Section 27 of Hope Township. Zoned AR-Agriculture ■ Residential. The applications, legal descriptions and maps may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held Immediately following the hearings to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board. SNriey R. Caso, Hope Township Cterk MS-2464 The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Written documents will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Rutland Township Clerk at the Townshp Han at any time during reg­ ular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 17, 1996, and may be fur­ ther received by the Planning Commission at said hearing Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning map or Area map pertinent to the forgoing may examine same at the Rutland Charter Townshp Half. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058-9725. during regular business hours up to the date of the hearng on April 17. 1996. and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are runted to be present at the aforesaid tme and place Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed mate­ rials being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon lour (4) days notice to the Rutland Charter Townshp Clerk. Individuals requiring aux­ iliary aids or senrices should contact the Rutland Charter Townshp Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION By. BEVERLY WARREN, SECRETARY RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 21, 1996 Man falls through ice on Chief Noonday Lake, fishermen lend hand in rescue by Karen Mauck Staff Water A Middleville man who was tee fishing on Chief Noonday Lake Friday afternoon fell through the ice, as did two Grand Rapids men who tned to rescue him Larry Sinke. 60. who was fishing alone, fell through the ice on the lake about 3:40 p.m. March 15. He was 600 feet out from the lake's access point on Bnggs Road when he fell in. Two other men. Hank Anderson and Ted Poniedzielski. both of Grand 'Rapids, also were fishing on the lake. Ten minutes after they arrived, they heard Sinke's calls for help, according to the Michigan State Police in Hastings The two men tried to cross the lake to help Sinke. but lhe ice was thin and they also fell through, state police said. "He panicked at first.** said Pontedzielski "1 told him to roll to his left, away from the hole, but he rolled lhe other way. He was trying to save his fishing equipment. I told him. forget the fishing equipment, hold onto the ice." Poniedzielski said they had rope with them, and tried to use it to rescue the man. He said first his partner. Anderson, tried to cross, but fell through the thin ice. He then tried but slopped when he heard the ice crack­ ing. "I backed off." he said. "I could feel it go­ ing under me." The air temperature was 39 degrees and a wind was coming from lhe west at 15 miles per hour at lhe time. The two fishermen got themselves to shore. Sinke called to them that he had a portable phone in his car. and they called for help. "It was very heroic." said State Trooper Michelle Vance. "Il could hate been a disaster if he had been by himself." said Poniedzielski. "I don't know if I'd call it heroic. All we were think­ ing was someone needed help. If a person is in trouble, you do what you can do." The Michigan State Police. Thomapple Township Emergency Services, and lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department Waler Rescue Team arrived to help. Sinke was transported to Pennock Hospi­ tal in Hastings for treatment He was treated and released Anderson and Poniedzielski, who were wet but uninjured, did not require medical atten­ tion. Poniedzielsk. said. A fire engine from Thomapple Township Emergency Services backs out from.’ ®cc®88 point of Chief Noonday Lake Friday afternoon, after rescuing ar Middlevile man who had fallen through the ice. < J FINANCIAL FOCUS fumnhedby . Mark D. X______ ___________ Equity-income funds offer conservative investing Some trapeze artists work without nets. Most, however, prefer the added safety of a net in case anything goes wrong. Similarly, some mutual funds have safety nets, and some don’t. Some funds invest en­ tirely in performance stocks that pay little or no dividends. Their goal is gains in value. But if growth doesn't occur, there’s no safety net of dividends. Other funds focus on dividends, which can be more predictable than gains. These funds, generally known as equity-income funds, typically invest in portfolios of broadly based companies with long histones of uninter­ rupted dividend payments. Such stocks are often priced reasonably low in relation to their earnings, giving them an additional safety net that is attractive to value-conscious investors. The stability of the dividend is the safety net that will bang income into the fund even if a stock’s price declines. For example, a stock priced at $50 paying a $2 dividend yields 4 percent. Suppose the stock drops to $25. yet the company maintains the $2 dividend. Maintaining lhe dividend helps prevent fur­ ther decline in the stock value and may turn the loss into a price recovery. In addition, equity-income funds typically diversify their investments among companies in a wide range of industries. This safety net protects the fund from drastic declines in any one industry. A focus on income and diversified portfolio are common to most equity-income funds. However, each fund also has its own invest­ ment strategy. One fund, for example, invests in a number of foreign companies; another focuses more on bonds; and a third has neither bonds nor foreign stocks. Another equity-income fund opened in 1987 with an objective of increasing income to its shareholders every quarter. So far. the fund has achieved that for 31 consecutive quarters. Shareholders who have owned this fund since inception have seen their income grow by more 'han 50 percent. The fund has been able Local students winners in KCC Science Olympiad Hastings earned a third place in the high school division, in the recent Science Olympiad held al Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek The Hastings Middle School placed second in the junior high division. The winners from that school were published in the Banner last Portage Central High School and Holland Christian Middle School were the top point winners in the Olympiad held at KCC. As one of lhe three top teams in both divisions, the Hastings high and middle school students will advance to the state competition later in the spring. Hastings high school students Jeff Doozan. Ryan Hawbacker and Geena Nichols won second place in "Mission Impossible;" Tom Moore and Jeff Doozan took second for "Physics Lab." Aaron Schantz and Kenny Hoxworth placed third in "Road Scholar;" and Beau Mason and Becky Carr placed third in "Rocks. Minerals and Fossils " NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 to meet its objective by investing in companies with histories of raising their dividends. In fact, in a recent 12-month period. 80 of the 99 companies in this fund's portfolio increased their dividend payments. Equity-income funds, with their safety nets, have a place in almost every investment plan. They can be an excellent choice for the por­ tion of your portfolio designated tc provide regular income. To learn more about equity-income funds, you can obtain the latest report from Morn­ ingstar or Value Line research services from your investment representative or public library. These reports are easy to use and take most of the work out of your research. If you’re a mutual fund investor or plan to be one. these publications are good friends to have. Dole wins primary in County, but voter turnout is only 10 percent U.S. Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole Tuesday just about wrapped up lhe Republi­ can Party's nomination for president with four primary victories, and he won in Barry County as well. Dole swept presidential primaries in Michigan. Ohio. Wisconsin and Illinois and now is just a few delegates away from earn­ ing the number needed for nomination at the GOP convention in August. In Barry County, Dole defeated his only remaining serious challenger, Patrick Buchanan, in nearly all precincts. He col­ lected a total of 1.716 votes to Buchanan's 1,007. The grand total of those participating in lhe election Tuesday was 3,439, or just about 10 percent of the number of registered voters in Barry County. Finishing a distant third in lhe presidential primary derby was Alan Keyes, with 129 votes. Others receiving votes, though they - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prevtous week. Close Change AT&T 62’/, + ’/. Ameritech 56’/, + 3*/, Anheuser-Busch 69*/, + 1*/, Chrysler 63 + 1’/, CMS Energy + 1*/, 30 Coca Cola 83'/, +2 Dow Chemical 89'/, + 2’/, Exxon 82'/, + 2'1. Family Dollar 15 + 'h Ford 34 + VI. General Motors 54'/, + 1*/, — TCF Financial 35 Hastings Mfg. 22’/, -»/, IBM 118'/, + 4'/, JCPenney 50*/, + 1’/. Johnson & Johnson 92’/, —1*/, Kmart 10 + 1’/« Kellogg Company 77'/, + */• McDonald's 51’/, + 'h Sears 51*/, + 2’/, Southeast Mich. Gas 16”/<« + ”/« Spartan Motors 7”/« — 'Ik Upjohn Wh -’/, Gold 394.70 —185 Silver 5.51 -.06 Dow Jones 5633.02 + 49.13 Volume Next time you joke about high bl- od pressure... Laugh these off! Uncontrolled high blood pressie may lead to all of the above. 50 mifcon Americans have high blood pressure and half don't ewn know it Get jour blood pressure checked regularly and call for more nformation. BMF Foundation" National Kidney PROOF OPERATOR is needed for the State Bank of Caledonia. Good math skills and ability to run a 10 key are a must Prior proof experience a plus. Must be able to work 11:00 a.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m. and some Saturday work. Good com­ munication skills needed for this full time position. Send Resume to... have dropped out of the race, were Steve Forbes 120, Lamar Alexander 55. Robert Doman 13, Phil Gramm 11, Richard Ligar 9 and Maurice Taylor I. There were 82 votes for "uncommitted." Buchanan actually beat Dole in two precincts, the tiny portion of Baltimore Township that is in the Seventh Congres­ sional District, 3 to 1, and Irving Township Precinct No. I, 27-21. He came fairly close in several other areas, losing 47-44 in As­ syria Township. 86-73 in Hastings Town; ship and 35-32 in Prairieville Township Precinct No. 2. *' It was an open primary, so every registered’ voter was eligible, regardless of party prefer­ ence. Some Democrats were reported to hzrv£ crossed over to vole for Buchanan. There were no races in the Democratic add of the primary and no names on the badot. There were 171 votes for uncommitted and 115 write-ins. 3 Communication /num...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Generation impacts... The long-term implications of federal government generosity can be measured by using generational impact statements (also known as generational accounting). These statements tell us that our present overspen­ ding plus welfare and entitlement programs cannot be sustained without huge and unac­ ceptable tax increases on future workers. Ma­ jor entitlement programs like Social Security. Medicare. Medicaid, AFDC and food stamps are paid for by taxes on current workers. For the last 50 years, government has spent the surpluses coming into such trust funds as Social Security. Now there are fewer workers to pay the benefits. In 1945, there were 42 workers for each Social Security recipient. Today, there are only three. As a result, we’ve continually increased the tax on a shrinking number of workers to pay benefits. If we make no changes in government spen­ ding, future generations can expect to pay a lifetime federal tax rate of 84 percent. This rapid increase in tax rates is projected for two reasons. First, government benefits are ex­ pected to expand enormously as the huge “baby boomer" generation retires. Accor­ ding to the Social Security Administration and the Health Care Financing Administration (the organization that runs the Medicare and Medicaid), government benefit paymenu under current policies are expected to rise from 14 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) today to 23.5 percent by the year 2040. Current estimates are that there will be less money coming into Social Security than is CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE HYDRANT FLUSHING Notice is hereby given that the Gty of Hastings Department of Public Services will be flushing fire hydrants through­ out the Gty on April 3rd and 4th of this year. Hydrant flushing may cause slight loss of water pressure and some water discoloration. required for payouts by 2012. Today, the average retired couple receives back two-andone-half times what they concribned to Medicare. The average Social Security reci­ pient has already received back fbu{ times what he and his employer contributed. "• The second factor putting future genera^ lions at risk is the growth of the public debt. Interest on the debt is expected to grow trades current policy from 4 percent of GDP today td 12 percent by 2030. The adoption of a balance ed budget would ’ radios these outlays! However, it’s wrong to assume that this will solve our problems. For example,, future generations can expect a lifetime tax rate of 7i percent even if we adopt the congressional budget and achieve balance by 2002. This tells us that the congressional budget — which has been called "extreme and "irresponsi­ ble*' — is in fact only the beginning of what is necessary to fix the habit of overpromisiag and overspending. By taking account of the generational im­ pact of today’s decisions on future obliga­ tions. we can protect future generations fro® crushing taxation and the economic ruin thatj would cause. If we do nothing, we’ll end up leaving our children and grandchildren wah higher taxes, fewer opportunities and a lowet standard of living than we’ve been allowed M enjoy. We've gone too long with a credit cart mentality. It’s time that we stop thinking tMi our problems today are so important that war can spend money that our kids and grandkids haven't even earned yet. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE SPRING CLEAN-UP OF BRUSH AND YARD WASTE The Qty of Hastings Department of Public Services will be picking up brush and yard waste during the week of April 22, through April 26. Said items should be at the curb at 7.-00 a.m. the first morning (April 22nd). PLEASE DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS Only yard trimmings and brush will be accepted. NO METALS, or GARBAGE will be accepted. For further information regarding waste pick up, please call the Qty of Hastings office at 945-2468. Everil G. Manshum, Gty Clerk Everil G. Manshum, Qty Qerk State Bank of Caledonia, % Jan Crum, 627 East Main, Caledonia, Ml 49316. M/F/H/V EOE • HOPE TOWNSHIP • HELP WANTED Local floor covering retail store is accepting applications for the position of Estimator /Installation Coordinator. The Hastings Area School System is accepting sealed bids on four school buses. Bids should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings/MI 49058 and should be clearly labeled "School Bus Bids". Bids are due by 12:00 noon, April 8, 1996, at which time they will be opened. Specifications are available upon request at the School System's Administration Office at 232 West Grand Street Hastings. Interested person must |X>sscss excellent math skills and be able to work well with the public Experience in all phases of floor covering preferred. This full time position includes some Saturday TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE—1994-97 Fiscal YMT □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ O Monday, April 8,1996......................... ................ 7:30 P.M. Monday. May 13,1996......................... ................ 7:30 PM Monday. June 10.1996....................................... 7:30 PM Monday. July 8.1996................................. .......... 7:30 PM Monday. August 12,1996................................... 7:30 PM Monday. September 9.1996.............................. 7:30 PM Monday. October 14.1996.................................. 7:30 PM Monday. November 11,1998..............................7JO PM Monday. December 9.1996................................7:30 PM Monday. January 13,1997......................... _......7:30 PM Monday. February 10.1997................................ 7:30 PM Monday. March 10.1997.....................................7:30 PM. □ □ □ □ PLANNING COMMISSION MIFTINQS Monday. May 6.1996............................................7D0 PM Monday. August 5.1996...................................... 7:00 PM Monday. November*. 1996................................7:00 PM Monday. April 7,1997... -Annual Meeting.............................. _....... 7:00 PM hours and offers a competitive salary plus benefits. Send handwritten resume to: Ad #453 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 Business hours Wednesdays 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon and 1:00-3:00 P.M. Building Inspector-office hours Thursdays 8.00 A.M.-1000 A M. Office phone 948-2464. Minutes may be Inspected during regular business hoor»SHrMy R. Case, Oorti �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 21,1996 — Page 13 akCrest Financial . roup forming here g formation of the OakCrest Financial Gfbup. a wholly-owned subsidiary of MainSfteet Savings Bank, has been announced. XMkCrest will offer a full range of investnijnt and insurance products specifically de­ signed for financial and retirement planning, college funding and estate preservation. ^Leading the new operation will be Robin M. Wehon, vice president of account execu­ tive, according to MainStrcct President and CEO Todd A. Harding OakCrest is a member of the Platinum Choice Network, a state wide group of top­ rated insurance companies. The companies, all rated superior (A+) by A.M. Best, include AIG Life Insurance Co.. John Hancock Financial Services, Minnesota Mutual Life. Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada, and Great Northern Insured Annuity .w. Dorothy Anderson Corp. The products available will include life in­ surance, disability insurance, health insur­ ance. long-term care insurance and annuities. OakCrest also will provide an array of mutual fund investments through highly-regarded companies such as Investors Trust and GE Mutual Funds. OakCrest is located in the bank's lobby at 201 E. State SL in Hastings. . Before joining the staff at MainStreet, Welton accumulated 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. She has been a manager in customer service, most recently working at the Larry Neil Agency in Hast­ ings. She has served as manager of the Prin­ cipal Financial Group and at Manulife Fi­ nancial. She was assistant vice president of Robin Welton client services at Jackson National Life. Welton is active in the community, serving as an ambassador for the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and she is a student member of the Southwest Michigan chapter of CLU, CLFC. She is married to longtime Hastings resi­ dent Doug Welton. She has three step-chil­ dren, Chad. Darcy and David. Her hobbies include gardening, nature, golf and the outdoors. Hastings schools to offer GRASP : Parents of children in the Hastings Area Schools who would like their children to take (Bit in the Grand Rapids Academic Program (GRASP) can pick up applications at parent teacher conferences this month. ‘GRASP is a reading and mathematics correspondence program designed for students who are currently in grades one through eight. Application materials will be available during conferences held on March 27. 28 and 29. or at the principal's office of the elementary and middle schools. .. Application deadline is April 17. . GRASP is a copyrighted correspondence program that was written with four purposes in mind. First. to provide a way for students to maintain the recently learned essential skills in math and reading. y.'-"" "" LEGAL I NOTICE: Fisher is Distinguished President Food services worker retires from Hastings Second, to create circumstances that require students and parents to work together towards a common goal. Third, to provide a chance for parents and children to keep a positive feeling about their school system through the summer months. Finally, the course can provide a cost-effective alternative to the traditional summer school program. Each course in math and reading is a packet of ten weekly lessons called modules. Each module is constructed to reinforce or reteach typical basic skills generally found in most studies at that particular grade. The cost for one subject is $20, or $34 for both, which includes a completion award and scoring service in addition to the curriculum packets. Materials for the GRASP program will be ordered after April 17 and will be distributed to students the last week of school. For more information, call the principal's office. Judge James Fisher, (left) who served as president of the Hastings Kiwanis from October 1994 to October 1995. has been named "Distinguished President- of Division 14 of the Kiwanis. Fisher accepted the honor at an eartier Division 14 Council meeting, and was given a certificate telling of the distinction at the last Kiwanis meeting. Fisher's certificate js_presented to him by the current President of the Kiwanis, David Tripp, at the right. Dorothy Anderson has announced her plans to retire al the end of the 1995-1996 school year Dorothy has worked in the Hastings Area schools* food services program since September, 5, 1973. In Dorothy's career of 23 years, she has worked at the Hastings Middle School running the student snack bar and serving lunches and snacks to thousands of elementary and middle school students. After all that time, it's probably a miracle that Dorothy still can hear in spite of the high noise level in lhe east gym at lunch time. In October of 1976, Dorothy assumed responsibility for the food services accounting from Donna Gutchess, and has been responsible for all school breakfast and lunch revenue ever since. Dorothy has an excellent on-the-job record. Out of more than 4,100 work days in the past 23 years, Dorothy has taken only 32 days off for illness, which is less than one percent. Dorothy has been an important cog in the wheel that drives the food services operation and will be missed by her co-workers and the management. Dorothy is planning on taking a color tour to the eastern United States in the fall and most certainly enjoying her leisure time. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Kktiay FouncMton' Asthma camp set Camp Sun Deer, a free, week-long, sum­ mer camp that kids with severe asthma, is scheduled for June 23-29 in Dowling. The camp enables children with asthma to enjoy the adventures of camping and the friendship of their fellow campers while they all learn how to manage and cope with their asthma. The American Lung Association of Michigan has designed this camp exclusively for kids ages 9 to 12 with asthma. Medical staff members are like trees, they're always hanging around!" said a Lung Association spokesperson. "There are very few people who can take care of kids with asthma. 1 feel very comfor­ table leaving my kids at Camp Sun Deer." said Nancy Kik, mother of Adam, a veteran camper. Campers look forward to swimming, play­ ing volleyball, fishing and creating with arts and crafts. No camper looks forward to an asthma attack - so they also enjoy learning how to better cope with their asthma with tips on triggers, medication and episode warning signs. Camp Sun Deer will be held at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center in Dowling. Registration applications must be completed by the camper's parents (or legal guardian) and physician and returned by May 3. For more information about Camp Sun Deer or any other asthma programs, call the American Lung Association of Michigan at (800) LUNG-USA. Volunteers also are being sought. They must be at least 18 years of age. For more in­ formation. call Tracy N. McCaskill at 810-559-5100. Rev. William Osborne Grace Wesleyan plans 4 weekend services A special weekend of services is planned at Grace Wesleyan Church, 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. The Rev. William Osborne will speak in services at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. There will be special music featured in each service. Osborne was bom and raised in Ohio,-but has spent most of his life ministering in the West Michigan District of the Wesleyan Church. The public is invited. For more informa­ tion, call 948-2256. Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing or March 25,1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St. Hastings, Michigan. Rto No. 96-117-CM WWARD D. WHtPPLE and PATRICIA A. WHIPPLE. Of KJ nnt, Plaintiff*, DAV© J. EASTLUND and MARCIA EASTLUND Mreband and Wife. The subject of the public hearing will be the consider­ ation of the following amendment to the 1976 Barr} County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. 'M' 11 J (P53546) 8®G&. HUDSON. GEE 1 YOUNGSMA MAP CHANGE -A-3-96 •or rloinrnr* Hatting.. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 ' At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Courtroom in the Chy of Hastings. Barry Honorable Gory R. Holman. Circuit by SCAO Assignment filed by Edward D. Whipple and Patricio A. fple to quiet title to certain property described I. 2 ond 3 of Block Thirty-two (32) of the Addition to the Oty (formerly Village) of ft. according to the recorded plat thereof, consideration of the Motion of Plaintiffs ot- of the Complaint heroin because their pro- Request to rezone proparty in Sec. 22. Johnstown Township (see attached map). A parcel of land in the SW 1/4 of Sec. 22. T1N. R8W. Johnstown Twp.. described as: Beginning at a point in the center of Hwy. M-37. distant W 220 ft. rectangular measurement from the W 1/8 line of said Section, and runnng th N 534.45 ft. parallel with said W 1/8 lino; th W 368.38 ft. at right angles Hereto; th S 296.49 ft. par­ allel with said W 1/8 line to the center of Hwy. M-37; th S 57 degrees 06' 20" East 438.55 ft along said Hwy. to the place of beginning. Containing 3.51 acres, more or less. (See outlined area on map.) known addresses, and that publication of FROM AR TO C-1. and their heirs, and it appearing in this ^urt that Plaintfill, after diligent inquiry, has bnan unable to ascertain the Defendants' and/or reeb heirs residences either within or without the Bfere of Michigan, and it further appearing that detion cannot bo made on some Defendants for the above stated reasons, and that publication is the of this action: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. V» J. EASTLUND ond MARCIA EASTLUND. ond OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMANTS on ar before the 19th day of April. 1996. serve answers on Robert J. Longstreet, attorney for whose address is 607 N. Broadway. this Order may result in a judgement by It against the Defendants for the relief nded in the Complaint filed in this Court. ^rt IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of th.s Order E weeks in the Hastings Banner o »per in general circulation hereby •ed as most likely to give notice to the jnts. Publication shall occur within the of Barry. State of Michigan. 2 IT IF FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication this Order be mode within fourteen (14) days worn the date of entry of this Order; ond that mailfeg a copy of this Order be dispensed with because (faintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascorrecohm motive transmitted by mail. Acting by SCAO Assignment Robert J. Longstreet 9EGEL. HUDSON GEE & YOUNGSMA Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Johnstown Twp., Barry County. Michigan. C.D. Best of all. . .your rate will automatically ad­ just at the beginning Annual Percentage Yield And you may make additional deposits of at least S250 at any time! Celebrate with us and call any office today. All of the above mentioneo property is located in Barry County Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writ­ ing. will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids ano services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenals Deing considered at lhe meeting, to individuals with disabili­ ties at the meet mg/hea ring upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry Dy writing or caH the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948­ 4830 for further information. Nancy L Boersma prw Barry County Clerk (3 21) of each calendar quarter during the 110 week term to market rate changes. Don't miss this great chance to celebrate our110th Anniversary with our 110 WEEK Ijqstmgs? dTrfy iBank Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC Rates are accurate as of February 1 1996 and may cnange without notice Annual Percentage Yield reflects reinvestment of interest A S1 000 initial deposit is required A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 21, 1996 County courts win grant for pilot program The Michigan Supreme Court has made gcxxj on its promise to fund the court reform pilot program by giving a grant to Barry County. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said the Barry County Judicial Council has received $126,260 in grant money from the State Suprtmc Court for lhe Judicial Reform Pilot Project. The Judicial Council is made up of lhe Circuit Court. District Court and Probate Court. The grant money will allow the court to purchase a computer network and implement a system of coordinated scheduling and docket control. Consulting services and other equipment also will be purchased with the money, Fisher said. Barry County was selected by the Supreme Court as one of two pilot project sites for court reform. The other site is in Washtenaw County. The pilot will test the feasibility of unifying the three local courts into one trial court, and could become a model for state­ wide court reform. Under the pilot program, the three judges and their staffs rotate between the courts to avoid scheduling conflicts. "Judge (Richard) Shaw and Judge (Gary) Holman have worked very hard lhe last year to assist the circuit court, taking extra assignments to their normal caseloads." said Fisher. "Wc wouldn't have been selected for a pilot project and wouldn't have received this stale assistance without their cooperation." Fisher also thanked the various court administrators who help with staff rotations: Probate Court Administrator Bob Nida. District Court Administrator Kathy Holman and Circuit Court Administrator Mary Williams. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Lost <1 Found LOST: 9 year old black & white female dog. Shc*s a mix between a Lab &. a Boxer, she comes by the name of Coco. She was last seen on East Slate St. Tuesday evening around 7pm. If found please call 948-3717 Miscellaneous DEFINE YOUR STYLE Everyone enjoys trying the latest makeup shades, and with Mary Kay, its even more fun. Call Sharon Pryor, Indepcntcnt Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, 616-945-4375 I or Rent 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, NON SMOKERS, $425 per month, reference! required. 948-2299__________________ 2-BEDROOM MOBILE HOME with garage. 945-2364 For Sale BEDROOM SUITE beautiful 6 piece oak finish (built very solid), includes Queen size mattress set 5300. Mattress set still in plastic. 1-517-699-4148 DAY BED BEAUTIFUL white enamel finish and porcelain accents, includes trundle bed underneath with mattress. 1 week old, cost $675 new, asking $250. 1-517-699-4148 FOR SALE: LAND CONTRACT ON long estab­ lished business. Excellent payment record, 105% interest Would like to cash out for retire­ ment. 945-4745_____________ FOUR PIECE BED includes full size mattress set, frame and beautiful head board. 1 month old. $140 or best offer. 1-517-887-2706_____________ KING SIZE“SERTA” MATTRESS SET “Orthopedic Firm" with deluxe frame (2 months old) cost over SI,300 new - asking $300. 1-517-676-6414_____________ KIRBY UPRIGHT SWEEP­ ER with all attachments includ­ ing rug renovator. “Late Model". Cost $1,400 new. Asking $125.00, runs excellent. 1-517-887-2706_____________ QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTL’RPEDIC Firm mattress set with beautiful Brass Headboard and foot board, 4 months old. Cost $900 new, sacrifice S220. Must Sell! 1-517-699-2251 For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group I or Sale iittomolive FOR SALE: 1995 CHEVY S-10 4x4, LS trim pkg., 15,000 miles. $15495 OBO. 623-5896 Garage Sale AUNT ELLEN'S ATTIC FIRST SPRING $1.00 And A Smile Yard Sale. Begins Thursday, 2:00pm, Friday and Saturday, 10:00-6:00pm. Bring full change purse and a bag to carry out. Delton, M-43, 623-8900 Real F. stall SAVE THOUSANDS If your interest rate is 8% or above you should consider refinancing your present mortgage. Hurry before rates increase! Call today. 616-945-0299 Recreation 1993 SEA DOO GTX. Excel­ lent condition, low hours, with trailer. $4,500. Evenings, 948-2348.___________________ SWIMMING POOLS Home­ owners Wanted!!! KAYAK POOLS is seeking demo home­ sites to display its new mainte­ nance free KAYAK POOL. Save thousands of $S$ with this unique opportunity. CALL NOW!!! 1-800-9-KA YAK-9. /hank > on CARD OF THANKS The family of Dale Laubaugh would like to thank Battle Creek Health System doctors, nurses, relatives, friends, and neighbors for attending services. Also Pastor Coe, Wren Funeral Home and American Legion. May he rest in peace. Husiness Services CHIMNEY CLEANING DUST FREE, soot free, 20 point safety inspection included. Prompt professional service guaranteed. Kazoo Chimney Cleaning & Repair. 1-800 873-0543_____________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property'Debt consolidation•Turned down? problem credit? We can hclp!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. WILL PICK UP junk appliances, farm machinery, and metal. Call 948-9958 after 5pm. In Memo ham Check our new Auto' Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts tor multiple autos, and 50+ drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent CARY BEGG AGENCY Auto.. Hom. Lite, Commercial 128 S Mictsja’ Hashnja MU9068 Uiainnr EAS-4454 Fax: MS-9914 IN MEMORUM In loving memory of Jason Hetherington. Son, You left us before your lime. Why we do not know but wc love you and what ever the reason. Mamma doesn't care because 1 love you so much. If 1 could, I would take you in my arms xid hold you. No matter what you do or ever do my love will never change for you. Your smile, your eyes and those head locks will live on forever in memory. If only wc could still have that big breakfast at Richie's and Jean could cook you al! of those eggs and pota­ toes. What about those chips and hot sauce - we will do it again someday. Mamma loves you son. Your memories will live on forever in Mammas life. I love you so much. Thanks for lhe good times. I'm so sorry there were not more. \nttifues OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: Any size or condi­ tion. 1-800-443-7740 Help Wanted ATTENDANT: Customer service and light cleaning work for coin laundry in Hastings. Mornings and afternoons hours open for permanent part-time positions. Respond to Box 8454 C/O J-Ad Graphics, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058. CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY. Direct care staff for 6 bed MR/AIS home. Must be 18 or older, and have a Michigan drivers license with less than 6 points. 945-9613_____________ DEPENDABLE TRUCK DRIVER with clean CDL and minimum experience, to run within Michigan and Io Chicago. Can inquire at 517-852-9656. DESKS JOBS: 2 PERSONS NEEDED with pleasant speak­ ing voices to work on telephones from offices for local organiza­ tions. Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm. $5 per hour. Also 2 persons needed with small reli­ able can to make light delive­ ries, local area. Good pay, call Sherri 616-948-4856_________ TELLER. FULL TLME POSI­ TION with benefits at our Hast­ ings office. Qualified applicants will have strong math and communications skills, be detailed oriented and present a professional appearance. Train­ ing provided. We believe that persoual attention, courtesy and efficiency is the Hallmark of tlie kind of valued customer service our tellers provide. If you believe as we do, kt's talk! Apply at Personnel Office, Hast­ ings City Bank, 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI, 49058. E.O.E. H anted WANTED: DENTAL ASSIS­ TANT for friendly patient oriented dental practice. Experi­ ence preferred but will train. Send resume and salary require­ ments to Ad *455, c/o Reminder, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI, 49058 Sal tonal \d\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026, exL 1400 (24 Hrs.)_______________________ BEVERAGE ROUTE DRIV­ ER -to S500/wk plus benefits. Major Co! Training provided! Entry level! Start now! 616-949-2424. Joblinc Fee ELECTRONICS TECH -to 18/hr. plus benefits. Many! Entry/skilled level! Needed now! 616-949-2424 jobline Fee FOOD SALES DISTRIBU­ TOR -to 41,600/yr. plus bene­ fits! Major Co! West Ml territ­ ory! Hiring now: C! 6-949-2424 Jobline Fee_________________ ROADWORK/ CONST R UCTION-to 1450/hr. plus great benefits! Overtime! Trainecs/skilled needed now! 616-949-2424 Joblinc Fee_________________ WAREHOUSE/LOADERS -to 9/hr. start plus full benefits! Major Bottling Co! Will train! Start now? 616-949-2424 Joblinc Fee FEEL BETTER FAST. Send for free booklet, SASE to box 372, Nashville, Ml. 49073 FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGG1S* FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobies, MI 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056, days; (616) 624-6215, evenings. COURT NEWS: A 38-year-old Grand Rapids man will spend the next four to 15 years in prison for breaking into a pop machine and stealing lhe money inside. Douglas W. Brewer was ordered to prison on three different charges: breaking and enter­ ing of a coin box. perjury in a court proceed­ ing and attempted possession of burglars tools. He had pleaded guilty to the charges March 8. He was sentenced to spend eight to 188 months in prison on the perjury charge, 36 to 60 months on (he charge of attempted possession of burglars tools, and 12 to 36 months on the breaking and entering of a coin box charge. Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said Brewer was stopped for a traffic violation, and burglary tools were found in his car, after an investigation by the Michigan State Police, it was discovered Brewer had broken into a pop machine at Bob's Gun and Tackle in Hastings. McNeill said Brewer and one of his wit­ nesses, Cynthia Snyder, testified at his pre­ liminary examination that it was not he who had broken in into lhe box, but the passen­ ger in his car when he was stopped by po­ lice. After contact with the passenger, Sny­ der's brother, investigators learned he had been threatened to "take lhe rap," said Mc­ Neill. Snyder, who had untruthfully testified her brother had committed the acts, has also pleaded guilty to perjury. In his plea agreement with prosecutors, additional charges against Brewer were dropped. Those charges were possession of a device to open a coin box, possession of burglars tools, driving on a suspended li­ cense, conspiracy to extortion and attempted conspiracy to extortion. • A 31-year-old Middleville man was re­ sentenced after the state's Court of Appeals decided his sentence was too harsh. Barney Van Adgate had been sentenced in 1994 to 64 to 96 months in prison for drug charges. Former Circuit Court Judge Richard ShusUr's sentence was the maximum al­ lowed. The Michigan Court of Appeals said the court abused its discretion when sentencing Van Adgate. "The reasons given by the trial judge for the sentence imposed, the maximum sen­ tence possible, do not justify the severity of the sentence." (he court's decision read. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher resen­ tenced Van Adgate to 24 to 96 months in prison, with credit for the 783 days he has already served. • A Lake Odessa man has been ordered to serve probation for charges of furnishing al­ cohol to minors. Scott J. Mitchell, 28, was sentenced to six months of probation and two days in jail, with credit for two days already served. He pleaded no contest in January to two charges of furnishing alcohol to minors and one count of conspiracy to sell alcohol to mi­ nors. Mitchell also was ordered to pay $100 in fines and costs on each of the furnishing charges, and $750 for the conspiracy charge. • A 36-year-old Kalamazoo man was sen­ tenced to jail for drunk driving. Kevin D. Bleu was ordered to spend 12 months in jail, with 50 days credit, for a charge of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. He was also ordered to serve 60 months of probation, and must pay $500 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of driving on a sus­ pended license was dropped as part of the plea agreement. • A Vermontville man was ordered to spend a year in jail for fleeing and eluding a police officer. Spencer L. Shumaker, 24, was given 62 days credit for days already served. He had pleaded guilty to the charge of fleeing a po­ lice officer Jan. 17. He was ordered to undergo mental health and substance abuse counseling, and he must pay $2,000 in court fines and costs. He will be eligible for work release. • Another alleged member of a Middleville gang has been sentenced for breaking into a restaurant. Sheldon H. Skinner, 19, was ordered to spend six months in jail and 36 months on An accomplice with Skinner in the Swamp Fox incident, Anthony Hernandez, was sentenced last week on similar charges. • A 28-year-old Hastings man has been sentenced on charges he broke into a build­ ing. Archie Leatherman had pleaded no contest to charges of breaking and entering a build­ ing with intent, and domestic violence. He was sentenced to six months in jail on both charges Thursday, with credit for 67 days al­ ready served. He also was ordered to serve 36 months of probation and pay $300 in court costs in each case. « " • • A petition to forfeit bond of a Cedar Springs man who failed to appear in court was granted by Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. •; ’ • Bond was forfeited for Floyd L. Balyeat, 42. who has failed to meet with probation or court officials since October. He was to ap­ pear in court to be sentenced on a charged of operating under the influence of liquor, third ' } offense, to which he had pleaded guilty in July 1995. . ‘ probation for stealing from the Swamp Fox Restaurant in October. He pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny in a building last month. He was ordered to pay restitution, both individually and jointly, with other defendants in the case, of $1,668. He must also pay $500 in court fines and costs and undergo counseling for mental health and substance abuse. Skinner will be eligible for work reie*e and residency in a half-way house. 1 < ! " ’ Accused armed robber competent to stand trial by Karen Mauck Staff Writer When one of the men who robbed her home at gun point was found competent to stand trial for the offense, Linda was pleased. "Good,” said the Prairieville Township woman. Linda, whose last name is being withheld to protect her identity, was the first victim of Richard Shaneberger, 25, of Portage and two of his alleged accomplices, Justin Gillette, 18. of Parchment and James Rowe, 29, of Kalamazoo. Shaneberger was declared competent to stand trial by Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher Tuesday morning, after reviewing a report from the Center of Foren­ sic Psychiatry. The center's report also had declared Shaneberger competent. The center has not yet issued its report on Police Beat: Rowe, so a court date has not been set. Gillette shot himself after a police standoff i in Portage Dec. 27. He was heinj investi- ! gated for robberies in the Kalamazoo area at the time. He died from his wounds the next day. Linda was alone in her home on Burchett Road in Prairieville Township at 7:20 p.m. Dec. 13 when the three men. all wearing ski masks and armed with guns, entered her home. She said they held her at gun point as they ransacked her home, before she managed < toescape. "It was a miracle that I was able to es­ cape." she said. "Several miracles happened ; that night." She said the other miracle was that her son had called just moments earlier, saying he was out of gas and could not make it home. I "If he had been home. 1 would not have ! been able to escape," she said. Two robberies occurred in Barry County that night. After the three men left Linda's home, they went to a home in Orangeville, about 20 miles away. The second robbery occurred at 8 p.m. on Wildwood Road in Or­ angeville Township. Three adults were in the home at lhe time. Police investigators have said the men demanded cash and drugs as they robbed the homes. "They were very angry young men," said> Linda. "They said they were going to kill | my cals." Hastings church broken into A safe inside Si. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings was vandalized in an attempt to break in over the weekend. Church officials discovered someone had attempted to break into the safe Saturday afternoon. Hastings City Police said lhe burglary attempt happened between 9 am. and 4:40 p.m. The burglar used a hammer and screwdriver in the attempt, police said. The attempt was unsuccessful and nothing was taken. The incident remains under investigation by Hastings City Police. Accident injures three people Three people were injured last week when ooe vehicle pulled out in front of another in Hastings. Sara Livingston. 16. of Clarksville was cited for hazardous driving last Thursday. She had pulled onto State Road in Hastings in from of a truck, driven by Antoinette Owen. 35. of Hastings Hastings City Police said Livingston turned left from Market Street onto Stale Road, into lhe path of Owen, who was traveling east on Stale. Owen was unable to slop to avoid the collision. Livingston and her passenger. Becky Livingston. 12, of Clarksville were slightly injured. They and Owen were treated by Lansing mercy Ambulance and Man arrested after car chase A Woodland man was arrested by after a Barry County Sheriffs Deputy clocked him driving at 113 miles per hour last week. Vaughn W. Monroe was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of liquor, third offense, fleeing and eluding police and driving while license suspended. A deputy, using radar, clocked Monroe going 113 miles per hour on M-66 near Coals Grove Road last Wednesday. March 13, al 8 p.m. The deputy attempted to pull Monroe over. The sheriffs department said Monroe continued at high speed, weaving in and out of lhe lane as he drove, forcing eight cars traveling in lhe opposite direction off lhe road. Monroe was stopped and arrested at lhe intersection of M-66 and M-50. where a breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol level of .175. The limit for being legally intoxicated is .10 percent. He will have a preliminary examination on the charges March 27. Thompson to be extradited Linda sat in court Tuesday morning, de- ■ termined to watch the man accused of rob- • bing her home. "I wanted to watch what was going on." she said. "I'm glad to be here. I'm lucky to be here." She said she was told that Gillette, who had attended Delton-Kellogg High School, had chosen her as the first robbery target be­ cause she lived alone in the country. "I really don't know why," she said. "I've never done anything to him." She said she did not know Gillette before the robbery, and did not know how he knew of her or her living arrangements. Police have suggested he may have belonged a group of friends who knew her son, and he had seen the house through that group, she said. . Shaneberger and Rowe also have pending charges in Mecosta County, stemming from lhe death of a Radio Shack manager. John East, manager of a Radio Shack in Big ; Rapids, who was killed Dec. 19 and the store’s bank deposits were taken from him. Rowe also may have been involved with Gillette in three armed robberies that oc­ curred in Kalamazoo Dec. 27. Shaneberger is charged in Barry County on two charges of first-degree home invasion, five charges of felony firearms, and three charges of armed robbery. I (luciition? Retirement? Peaee of Mind? A Hastings man being held in a California jail has waived his right to be extradited back to Michigan Jared Thompson. 25. who fled to California after failing to appear tn Circuit Court for arraignment, has not contested extradition to Michigan. He remains in lhe Solano County Jail in Fairfield. Calif., while Barry County prosecutors lake bids to have him brought back. He is charged with two counts of first-degree child abuse. The alleged victim and her mother were found in California with Thompson. Court proceedings against his mother. Judy Jacinto. 51. of Hastings, were adjourned Wednesday for 30 days. Bany County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said they are treating the cases against Thompson and Jacinto as one. and will wan until Thompson is back in the state before proceeding with Jacinto. She is charged with obstructing justice and conspiracy to abscond. You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-800-4US BOND BONDS � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-03-28.pdf 53a00b3ce3d00d89926c331cfade3de2 PDF Text Text Business students win in contests Honor Society inducts 36 See Page 3 See Page 2 Spring sports teams prepare See Pages 10-12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hasting Pub* icLibrary THURSDAY. MARCH 28. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO. 6 News Briefs Taco dmner set by Exchange Club (Tburwtay. March 2g) ■ the Uutema, -K-u-J caiesena. -*----- • rsarnngs rtign e acnooi Cm to M per perron. wih kid* under Badaafe Club'i community project*. Showcase called off for tonight The Mueirtoiw Showcaae tonight tee been prfopoeed tecauee of ilhteaa. The waitome Family had been Ktedfoed lo appear The neat in the aeriea of Showcaaea at Arby'i Reataurant will be a Jim Gibeon atann releaae patty April II. with serial geeata Bae Kehoe. Cheryl Jewell. Cindy Bender. Bri Gibeon. Jen­ ny Beader. Seeve Younga and die Thor ■apple Hirer Boya. Food distributions wi return in May The Community Action Agency of Snath Orneral Michigm hea nnounced the return of USDA aurptae food dtotribadum in May The dutributitm were hated about a year ago became of federal budget CUB. Dorothy Clements. Barry County CAA Coordinator, said another distribu­ tion may be held in August. However, these are likely to be fewer distributioo atoes than in the past. Products available will include ap­ plesauce. nut them beam, macaroni, peaches, peanut buner and rice. They win be available on a Jim-mane, fintaervedbana Bertparmi must sign a one tout rally form aim will be provided on foe day of Stalking case against boy adjourned by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The preliminary examination for a 9-yearold Hastings boy accused of stalking has been adjourned in light of more information Wednesday Robert Nida, court administrator for the Barry County Probate Court, adjourned the examination because more police reports had been submitted concerning the stalking case. Nida said the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment had given additional reports to the court the morning of the hearing. "I don't want to rush into any decision to­ day. until I have all the information before me." said Nida. He said he wanted to review the reports be­ fore he continued with the examination. The boy. Larry Hess, and his mother. Sharon Ives, arrived in the court room with their attorney. Charles Rominger of Grand Rapids. After the hearing. Rominger ushered the family out of the court room and they did not answer any questions. Media from across the state appeared at Wednesday's court hearing. Television news stations WWMT from Kalamazoo and WOTV and WZZM from Grand Rapids, and WDIV from Detroit, as well as print media, the Grand Rapids Press and the Associated Press. A petition has been filed against the boy, accusing him of stalking for allegedly mak­ ing more than 200 telephone calls to a 10year-old girl he went to school with. The girl's parents complained to police after the boy allegedly left what the family considered lo be an obscene message on their answering • Grand Rapids et*orney Charles Rominger is asking questions by members of the media after Wednesday’s court bearing involving his client. a 9-year-old boy accused of stalking. machine in February. "I want to be your lover," the boy's mes­ sage said. Rominger said the message was referring by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor More than 75 people from around the county attended a public hearing Friday night to express their opinions about the fate of the Barry County Animal Shelter. Some spoke in favor of privatizing the an­ imal shelter while others favored a millage to build a new facility to replace the aging structure off Apple Street in Hastings. One speaker said that before any action is taken, the county needs a specific definition of the problems al the shelter. Another said more information is needed before voters can make an intelligent decision. One man said money should be spent on the elderly instead of animals if more tax money is raised. Barty County Board Chairman James Bai­ ley said he appreciated all the input and said “commissioners will take all of this into Students may apply for arts awards Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 to a Valentine's Day gift. The case has received national and even world-wide media ntteniion since the boy and the mother first appeared on WOTV Channel 8 lo tell their story last month. The names of the girl and her family have not been released. A new court dale has not yet been set. Animal shelter public hearing attracts 75 foe dtotribtaion. For mote information, call the local CAA office at 94S-4260 Sixth- through 12th-grade students are invited lo apply for summer arts scholar dups sponsored by the Thornappie Aits Council of Barry County Students must be residents of Barry County and in grades 6-12 next fail. They may receive up to 50 percent of the uritioa to attend any accredited summer fine am school or program in the visual or performing am. The scholarships are paid directly to the school, according to James Pino, chairman of the Thornappie Am Council. Eligible areas of interest can include drama, dance, writing, sculpture, music, painting, literature, photography anu other disciplines. Last year’s 12 scholarship recipients were enrolled in programs in Europe, Three Rivers. New York and the University of Michigan. Some of the schools have included Interlochen. Blue lake. Kendall and the Battle Creek Art Center. Students must submit a completed ap­ plication and audition for the Scholarship Committee. Visual am students must present a portfolio at the audition. Applications are available from band, music or art teachers in area school districts or call Pino at (517) 852-9240. Applications must be postmarked by April 15 and sent to Pino at 9400 Maple Grove Road. Nashville. 49073. Auditions will be held after school on Wednesday and Thursday. April 24 and 25, at Central School Auditorium in Hastings PRICE 25* consideration." The County Board, which operates the shelter, called for the hearing after an infor­ mal citizens' group asked the board lo place a millage on the August primary election ballot. At Tuesday's County Board meeting, sev­ eral commissioners commented that they were pleased with the results of the hearing. "1 felt it went real well. We had a good public response." said Commissioner Linda Watson, chairwoman of the board's Facilities and Properties Committee. "A lot of good things came out of it. We had a lot of conversation with people afterwards. "There arc three issues here that we need to be looking at when we look at this whole picture: one is privatization, one is the mil­ lage and other is the existing site that we have and reconstructing the building there." Watson said. She said city officials have indicated they are willing to work with the county about continuing with the use of the existing ani­ mal shelter site. "I thought there was a lot of positive brought out in that meeting. It was produc­ tive." said Commissioner Sandy James. "I was pleased that people came and it was by no means one-sided." James said the final outcome probably will have to be a compromise, "but the im­ portant thing is the improvement, in some way. of our county animal shelter." "We have a good chance of solving this.” said County Board Vice Chairman Lew Traffic light to go into service The new traffic light at the intersecton of Green Street and Heath Road west of Hastings will be operational very soon, a Michigan Department of Transportation employee said A pole has to be re-positioned and wires moved to the new pole before travelers have to adjust to the red. yellow and green lights controlling traffic at another location in the area It is expected the light will be functional by today or tomorrow Newman, noting that other boards have not been able to. "I'm anxious to get a good positive solu­ tion." Watson said. V. Harry Adrounic. who was asked to serve as moderator of the public hearing, limited comment to five minutes for each person who wanted to speak. "The commissioners arc only here lo get input from citizens so that they can make a good decision when the time comes..." Adrounic said, and several in the audience expressed disappointment that they couldn't get answers from County Board members that night. Commissioner Emmet Herring­ ton was absent. Hastings resident Judith Aladjcm and County Humane Society President Kathy Wiggins made the mosl extensive presenta­ tions. Aladjcm. who said she was asked lo speak for the new!) organized concerned citizens group, spoke in favor of asking county vot­ ers in August lo approve a millage to build a new shelter. She said the citizens group also recom­ mends that the county continue to own and operate the animal shelter. If the County Board of Commissioners should decide to pursue privatization of the shelter, the group wants voters lo be consulted via a public ref­ erendum. The citizens group also recommends that the county have a yearly dog census to in­ crease revenues by enforcing licensing regu­ lations. Aladjem said Clinton and St Joseph counties have increased their revenues by an average of $115.00 last year by enforcing li­ censing of pets. Another recommendation from the group is that “The shelter should be in compliance with all federal and stale requirements." she said. "Should the board so be inclined, a citi­ zens committee could be appointed that would advise, inform and formulate recom­ mendations to the board in order to accom­ plish the (recommendations) above." she said. The county's anima) shelter is not in compliance with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration's proposed standards relating to animal shelters. Alad­ jem said, including adequate sanitation, in­ oculation of animals as well as shelter em­ ployees. isolation and quarantine facilities and euthanasia. In the area of sanitation, for instance. Al­ adjem said. "For the past five years, the State of Michigan inspection of the current (animal shelter) facility reports a lack of proper sanitation of floors and walls due to an inadequate building. Most recent reports recommend closing the current shelter due to lack of compliance." she said. The county's shelter also needs more ken­ nels and cages. Aladjem maintains. Last year the shelter received 2.200 ani­ mals. she said. "According to a utilization formula devel­ oped by the American Humane Association, our shelter should have had 28 kennels for dogs and 14 cages for cats. Our shelter has 17 kennels and only 9 cages for cats." Alad­ jem said. She and other members of the citizens group surveyed 20 Michigan counties and found that 16 are count) owned and operated, two are owned and operated by local humane See SHELTER, on page 15 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28, 1996 Hastings Mfg. posts loss in 4th quarter Hastings Manufacturing Company has announced decreased sales and a net loss for the fourth quarter and full-year period ended Dec. 31. 1995. In addition, the company announced the restatement of its third quarter and ninemonth results for the period ended Sept. 30. 1995 The manufacturer of piston rings, specialty tools and automotive additives said the third quarter restatement includes the recognition of certain pre-tax and tax adjustments associated with its filter opera­ tions. which are sold to Rockford. Ill -based Clarcor. Inc. late in the third quarter. As restated. Hastings reported a net loss of $1,986,256. or $5.11 per share, on net sales of $17,369,464 for the third quarter, compared with a net loss of $105,152. or 27 cents per share, on net sales of $18,026,109 for the same period in 1994. For the nine-month period ending Sept. 30. 1995. Hastings reported a restated net loss of $2,480,658. or $6.38 per share, on net sales of $52,458,346 compared with a net income of $426,474. or $1.10 per share, on net sales of $55,104,470 for the same period in 1994. “The restatement is necessary, as the sale of the filter operations took place late in the third quarter, and information relating to certain required adjustments was not available until after the period had clos­ ed.” said Mark R.S. Johnson, co-chief ex­ ecutive officer of Hastings Manufacturing Company. For the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. 1995. the company reported a net loss of $542,522. or $1.40 pc.' share, on net sales of $10,769,966 compared with net income of $22,447, or 7 cents per share on sales of $19,467,752 for the fourth quarter of 1994 For the full year ended Dec. 31. 1995. the company reported a net loss of $3.023.180. or $7.78 per share, on sales of $63,228,312. compared to a net income of $448,921. or $1.16 per share, on sales of $74,572,222 for the full year ended Dec. 31. 1994 “While our results for 1995 are clearly disappointing, they were essentially in line with our expectations." Johnson said. The results reflect our lower margins in filters, as well as the subsequent costs of transition­ ing out of filters and realigning operations to support a smaller organization. Filters have become a volume-driven commodity business, and we simply did not have the economies of scale to be profitable. The proceeds from the filter operations sale have allowed us to reduce debt, invest in new equipment, and reset the physical size of the company for future growth. “Hastings has started what must be a long-term commitment. We are refocused on rings, chemicals and tools and are begin­ ning to see early progress. With the new year, we believe we have turned the comer. Account activity has been very brisk in ear­ ly 1996 and we anticipate significantly im­ proved results for the first quarter of 1996.” Johnson said. Hastings Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer and marketer of piston rings and specialty tools under the Hastings brand and additives for engines, transmis­ sions. cooling systems and fuel systems 33 children receive First Communion at St. Rose Thirty-three children received their first Holy Communion March 25 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. It is believed to be the largest group ever. The children have studied the foundations of this sacrament in the past year. Shown here are (top row. from left) Diane Klipfer. Ann Feldpausch, Father Charles Fischer, Jo Carr, (second row) Jackson Hoke. Joey Cary, (third row) Jenny Johnston. Logan Gonzalez. Alexis Baker. Abbey McKeough, Krystal Pond. Kathenne Trahan. Anna Gamache. Max Myers. Jacob Wasserman. Darek Dingman, (fourth row) Adam Sheldon. Kristi Tolger, Justin Krul, Shelby Sleevi, Kelly Wilson, Sophia Stavale, Peter Feldpausch, Dustin Teixeira, Amanda Sekrecki, Danielle Raffler, (fifth row) Brian McKeough, Samuel Verderber, Kayla Ellsworth. Andrew Roy. Cassie Shepfer, Farren Gbson, San Larson. Adam Johnson. Shannon Dudley and Robert Elmen. under the Casite brand. News Briefs: Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday The Hastings chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday at Fish Hatchery Park. The Easter Bunny is expected to be on hand to help the kids search for more than 11.000 Easter eggs and prizes. Each child will get at least one egg. Host agreement can be inspected Copies of the host agreement between Barry County and Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice and a proposed amendment to the solid waste plan are available for public inspection at all county libraries, township halls, village halls, the county clerk's office and the health department. A public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday. April 17. in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Ehlers will have town meeting Third District Congressman Vcm Ehlers will have a town meeting in Hastings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Satur­ day. April 13. at the Hastings fire sta­ tion. 110 E Mill St Ehlers is expected to make some open­ ing remarks, followed by a questior and answer period. Ehlers, a Republican who was first elected in 1993 to succeed the late Paul Henry , represents the townships of Irv­ ing. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings. Castclton and part of Hope and the city of Hastings in Barry County. School candidates' deadline April 8 The deadline for prospective school board candidates to file petitions is 4 p m. Monday. April 8. at the local school superintendent’s office. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and live within the school district’s boundaries Their petitions also must have at least 20 signatures of registered voters within the district. School board members wit’ appear on the ballot for the June 10 annual school election. Winners officially will take of­ fice in the first or second week of July. In Hastings, the four-year terms of Secretary Ray Rose and President Patricia Endsley are expiring, as is the two-year term now held by Terry McKinney, who replaced the resigned Tom Groos on the board just this week. President Ronald Tobias is the only board member whose term is expiring this year m the Maple Valley district. In the Thornappie Kellogg district, the four-year terms of Vice President Gary VanElst and Nancy Goodin expire. Gtxidin recently was appointed to her ^eat after Richard RiHh resigned. The four-year terms of President Glen Weever and Vice President Joseph Noto will be up this year in Delton In Lakewood, the four-year terms of President Lester Forman and Secretary Sonja Davis expire June 30. For more information, call the local superintendent's office. Humane Society to meet April 1 The Barry County Humane Society will have its next monthly board meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. April 1. at Hastings High School, room BI21 All members are welcome. Pennock adopts smoking policy In the interest of providing a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and employees, the entire Pen­ nock Hospital campus is now a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited in all buildings owned by the hospital and on the hospital grounds, except in the one designated smoking area on the north side of the hospital. Patients may smoke with written order from their physician only. This policy applies to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers and employees. K of C to have Tootsie Roll drive The Knights of Columbus will have their 21st annual Tootsie Roll drive to help the mentally retarded Friday. Satur­ day and Sunday. March 29-31. Members of the K of C Council No. 3447 will be in various locations seeking donations in exchange for Tootsie Rolls, according to Council Grand Knight Leon Frith. They can be recognized by their yellow aprons and colorful hats. The K of C collected about $2,500 locally last year. The funds here go to help Special Olympics and special education pro­ grams at Hastings. Maple Valley and Delton schools. Wild turkey banquet set The National Wild Turkey Federation banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday. April 4. at the Barry Expo Center. The national federation is a non-profit educational conservation made up of state and local affiliates working for the restoration and wise management of the American wild turkey and ocher natural resources. Reports say Michigan hunters killed a record number of wild turkeyts in the 1995 season and should do as well, if not better, in '96. Cost for tickets is $40 single and $60 per couple. Tickets are available at Al & Pete’s Sport Shop and Bob’s Gun & Tackle in Hastings and Cappon’s Sport Shop at Gun Lake. Babysitters class offered April 13 Pennock Hospital will offer a young babysitter class from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday. April 13. in the hospital con­ ference center. Students in the sixth grade or older can learn about the responsibilities associated with babysitting. Topics will include basic child care, fire safety. CPR. first aid. nutritious snacks, fun ac­ tivities and helping to develop children’s skills. Certificates of achievement will be given to those who complete the class. A babysitters directory also will be made available. Written parental permission is necessary for inclusion in the directory. Class size is limited. Prcrcgistration is required by calling 948-3125. Registra­ tion is confirmed on receipt of a $5 class fee City Hall will add new clerk to staff by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday night voted 5-4 to hire a full-time City Hall staff member to replace a part-time clerk. At the recommendation of City Manager Howard Penrod. council narrowly approved the hiring of either a deputy clerk-treasurer at between $11 and $14 per hour, or if no one qualified can be found, an accounts clerk at $7 per hour. Penrod told council that the city had au­ thorized a full-time deputy clerk's post at the beginning of this year after the clerk and treasurer's posts were merged by the new city charter. However, that move had been delayed until July fft . One part-time clerk's position is being eliminated to make way for the full-time job. Penrod said the clerk now in the part lime post was approached about going full time, but she chose not to. The city manager said an increased work load and news that two employees soon will take maternity leave necessitate the move a little sooner than anticipated. “We have more work to do with changes in the office that require more time." Penrod said. He said there now are 11 employees in City Hall and that number will be the same with the move Penrod said the early hire will cost the city a maximum of $3,700 for labor and benefits. Voting against the move were council members Barry Wood, Evelyn Brower. Joe Bleam and Harold Hawkins. Voting in favor were Mayor Frank Campbell. Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White and council members Robert May. David Jaspersc and Deb Dorcy. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Agreed in an 8-1 vote to hire M.C. Smith Associates to provide planning services for $6,650 for a proposed river walk that has been included in the city's master plan. There was some discussion because there was no bidding. When asked by Mayor Campbell why there were no bids taken. Penrod said. "They (M.C. Associates) have done a lot of our work (in the past). I don't think it's necessary to have them bid for small jobs. But if that is your wish, we'll do this. "But in the long run I think we'll save money." Deputy City Manager and Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said he re­ cently attended a conference on that very subject and learned. "Il's best to go with a qualifications-based selection system (rather than an economic one). You’ll wind up pay­ ing for design services at some point in time anyway " Councilwoman Evelyn Brower cast the only "no" vote. • Adopted a resolution to set a public hearing on a request from Dr. Scott Brasseur to have the city vacate Ridge Road and a portion of Park Street so he can build a home close to the Ridge Road right of way. The hearing has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday. April 22. Also adopted was a resolution to vacate the two streets and to relocate Ridge Road. The Planning Commission in February voted unanimously to recommend Dr. Brasseur’s request. • Approved a request from the Consumers Power Company for an easement to put a gas main across city property in Fish hatch­ ery Park. White cast the only "no" vote and Campbell, a Consumers Power employee, abstained • Approved a 10-year lease agreement with Pennock Hospital for the hospital lo use a small portion of Fish Hatchery Park property to provide a little more room for customers to move within Pennock's parking lol. Penrod noted that according to the charter the city cannot sell any park property with­ out a vote of the people. The vote was 6-2-1, with Brower and White casting the negative votes and Jaspersc abstaining. • Adopted, after a second reading, a haz­ ardous waste ordinance that allows the city to recover costs for cleaning up a hazardous waste spill from the responsible party. The original language called for the city charging "after the first hour at the scene," wording was changed to enable collection for all of the time local public safety em­ ployees are used to take care of the situation. • Held the first reading of a proposed or­ dinance that sets penalties for paying taxes late. If adopted, the city can charge a 3 per­ cent penalty and an additional I percent per month interest against all unpaid delinquent taxes. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes said the intent is "to provide incentives for those who have the ability to pay their taxes on time.** • Approved the appointment o: David C. Wren, the local funeral home owner’s son, to the Cable Access Committee. • Approved the hiring of the legal firm of Miller. Canfield, Paddock and Stone to pro­ vide legal services in connection with a bond sale to finance the wastewater treatment plant project. Costs for the services will be $6300 plus up to $2,000 in expenses. • Agreed to lease 252 square feet of industrial incubator space to the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross for $163.80 a month for one year. Penrod said though the incubator is in­ tended for use by manufacturers. "We don’t have a great demand for office space right now." See NEW CLERK, cont. page IS Hastings Business Professionals of America Chapter displays state awards: seated (left to right): Amber Reid, Rachel Dreyer, (first row, left to right) Joyelle Endres, Melissa Lancaster, Stacy Strouse, Nicole Karmes, Heidi Watson, Jamie Scobey, Crystal Wilson; (second row, left to right) Tara Hummed, Jennifer Welcher, Janette Jennings, Julie Vos, Aaron Schantz, Brian Eggers, Brian Hubert, Rich Holzmuller, Charlie Cove and Eric Soya. Hastings business students bring home state awards Hastings High School business students won 20 individual and team awards in com­ petition at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference in Detroit March 15-17. Janette Jennings. Aaron Schantz and Amber Reid won second place in the State Spelling Team event Jennings, a junior, is the daughter of Archie and Mattie Jennings. She also placed in Spell­ ing Proficiency and Document Formatting. Schantz, a senior and the son of Mike and Sarah Schantz, also placed in Presentation Management Team. Spelling Proficiency, and he earned a Torch Award. Freshman Amber Reid, daughter of Steve and Joyce Reid, also placed in the Parliamen­ tary Procedures competition. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Hastings chapter has placed in the Spelling Team event. Brian Eggers. Nicole karmes. Jennifer Welcher and Aaron Schantz won fourth place for Hastings in the Computer Presentation Management Team event. The competition tested their ability to assemble multi-media equipment and write and design a presentation to demonstrate the use of commercial presen­ tation software using sound, graphics, and animation Brian is the son of Dan and Vickie Eggers. Nicole is the daughter of Denny and Cindy Karmes. and Jennifer is the daughter of Karen ano vary wcicner. Tara Hummed, a junior and daughter of Linda Hummed, placed in the Office Specialist competition. Senior Joyelle Endres, daughter of Susan Steele, placed in the ApplicatKMVInterview competition. Students winning a state position in Parliamentary Procedures were seniors Crystal Wilson, daughter of Pam Milcher. Stacy Strouse, daughter of Laura and Allen Strouse, and Jamie Scobey, daughter of Jim and Ellen Scobey; and juniors Eric Soya, son of Steve and Tcddie Soya. Heidi Watson, daughter of Linda Watson, and Rachel Dreyer, daughter of Sandy and Bid Dreyer. Amber Reid was also a member of the winn­ ing team. Members attending the conference par­ ticipated in competitions, business-related uorkshops and general sessions, as well as serving as voting delegates. Business Professionals of America is the State Board of Education-sponsored career/technical student organization for students enrolled in business programs. Ac­ tivities include occupational and leadership development, service projects and develop­ ment of basic business skids. Nearly 2.000 students representing the eight Michigan regions attended the Detroit conference. The local chapter’s advisors are business teachers Mary Dawson. Patrick Purgiel. Elbert Black and Nancy Cottrell. �Natinal Honor Society initiates 36 members More memoers oi me National Honor Society are Sharyn Kauffman, Brad Miller. Aaron Baker. Betsie Keeler. Jamie Scobey, Katie Metzger. Stacy Lake. Jennifer Welcher. Carne Varney, Tamara Obreiter, Peter Lewis. Elena Mellen. Martha Gibbons, Jason Fuller, (second row) Chris Norns. Deborah in, Shasta Homing, Christy LaJoye, Michael Stormes. Sarah McKelvey. Damien deGoa. Jenny Dukes. Enc Soya, Melissa Craven, Benjamin Spahr, Keri Schroeder, Jason McCabe. Elizabeth Lincolnhol and Jeanette Jennings. Not pictured were Sarah McKinney and Ronny Barnes. Pictured after the initiation ceremony are members of the William T. Wallace Chapter of the National Honor Society (front row, from left) Justin Waters, Melanee Tossava, Jon Lawrence, Colleen Woods, Michael Krueger, Jamie Brookmeyer, Angela Lyons, Emily Hartman, Matt Styf. Eleanore Schroeder, Katie Brandt, Kelly Bellgraph. Robin Acker, (second row) Andrea Dryer, Michael Burghdoff. Jodi Songer, Lisa McKay, Teague O'Mara, Amanda Hawbaker Meredith Cole, Kim Sloan, Wendi Wilson, Kerith Sherwooc. Robert Redbum, Katherine Barch, Lisa Reynolds, Angie Sarver and Aaron Schantz. Judge James Fisher gives the keynote address at the initiation ceremony of the William T. Wallace Chapter of the National Honor Society at Hastings High School. During the ceremony honoring parents and seniors, each senior gave their parents thanks, along with a hug. a rose and a card. Aaron Baker gives his parents. Mary and Michael Baker a hug. Aaron Baker (left, front) and Brad Miller (right) introduce each new member of the William T. Wallace Chapter of the The Women's Chorus enters the lecture hall for the initiation ceremony of new National Honor Society members. They sang the blessing under the direction of Patti LaJoye. Creative writer visits Hastings elementaries Give me a verb, any verb. Now name a color ..a food... a big thing, says author Chns Tower at Central Elementary. The Richland free-lance water of journalism, fiction and comic books shows the kids how to start to wnte a story. At the end of hts stay, all of the children he works with will have written their own stones. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thirty-six new members of the William T. Wallace Chapter of the National Honor Society were initialed on March 19 in the lecture hall of Hastings High School. The keynote address was delivered by Hastings alumni Judge James Fisher, who spoke on the need to remember and stay with the basics. "For the most part, congratulations are in order, but ultimately, success means holding onto basic values, and if you get off course, you need to come back to the values of the National Honor Society....scholarship, character, leadership and service," Fisher told the young people. With character, you’ll need a good altitude and scholarship asks that you adapt to change and seek menial fitness, be said. Leadership National Honor Society as they light their candle from the four candles of scholarship, character, leadership and service requires you be a wholesome influence on others and set a good example, and service also means being a friend to many peopte. "You’ve got a great chance for a successful life." he told the students. Hastings High School has produced many outstanding graduates in many different fields." he said. "There arc no easy answers." he said, recalling several of his classmates who had met with untimely ends or other misfortune. "But, if you have friends, along with some gcxxl luck, and hold onto the basics named by the National Honor Society, you will be successful." he said. On a lighter vein, he told the young people while preparing for his talk at the initiation, he had looked over his high school year books. "It was frightening." he quipped. From personal experience, he said, he could promise that the students would be better looking in five years than they are now. and Chris Tower collects verbs from the children in Marianne Kendall s class at Central Elementary School in Hastings. Working as part of the "Creative Writers in School" program. Tower is visiting classes in all of the Hastings elementary they would also someday understand an old saying that points out that parents seem much smarter as children gel older. The invocation al the ceremonies was given by Kelly Bellgraph, and the blessing sung by the Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Patti LaJoye. The significance of the candles was told by Aaron Schantz, with Robin Acker explaining scholarship. Sharyn Kauffman talking about character. Chris Norris talking about leadership and Angie Sarver speaking about service. Brad Miller and Aaron Baker introduced the initiates, and Miller administered the pledge. Betsie Keeler welcomed the new members. Katie Brandt and Lisa Reynolds conducted (he ceremony honoring parents of seniors. A vocal duet by Angie Sarver and Christy LaJoye was followed by the benediction offered by Reynolds. schools teaching the students how to write. A CWS grant, the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation and the schools PTOs all cooperated to bring Tower to the district. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28. 1996 LETTERS from our readers: Local Health Department programs touch us all To The Editor: Since the turn of the century. life expectan­ cy for Americans has increased 30 years. While five of those added years are due to ad­ vances in clinical medicine. 25 years have been added due to public health efforts in­ cluding injury prevention, increasing awareness of risks for major diseases like heart disease and stroke, and nearly eliminating once life-threatening childhood diseases such as measles. Over the past 50 years, the American medical care system has made great im­ provements in saving lives and in relieving the symptoms of illness. However, as the nation and Michigan celebrate Public Health Week. April 1-7. the Barry-Eaton District Health Department reminds us that much of our im­ proved health is due to the work of public health departments. The immunization program is one example of a public health effort that has improved our health over the years. Timely immunizations arc one of the easiest and most cost effective measures available to prevent illness. Yet less than 70 percent of Michigan's 2-year-olds are up to date with their shots. In addition, many adults arc not aware of the need to regularly update their own immunizations The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment is working hard to increase immuniza­ tion levels in all age groups. The Health Department is try ing to meet the needs of the public by offering evening, lunch hour and Saturday clinics, as well as several outreach clinics throughout both counties. Immuniza­ tions are given on a walk-in basis during these hours and no appointments arc needed Anyone can receive immunizations from the Health Department, regardless of income. All routine childhood vaccines, including Hepatitis B for children from birth through 19 years of age. arc free. Influenza, pneumonia and Hepatitis B immunizations are available for a fee The Health Department also works with area physicians to provide vaccines for clients within their practices. The family planning program has long been an important public health service. Family Planning clinic hours at the Health Depart­ ment hasc recently added evening hours on most Mondays from 5 to 9 p.m. The evening hours were added lo provide services to those who work during the day or can not make day time appointments for other reasons. While this program is usually associaed with providing birth control for men and women, there arc other services that are an important part of family planning, including reproductive health education, pregnancy testing, and testing and treatment for sexually transmined diseases. These services offer great opportunities to help pregnant women seek early prenatal care and to leach clients important health facts. The home health care program has been of­ fered by the Health Department for over 20 years. Recently, this division was able to add a Hospice program in Eaton County. The home health program provides services to pa­ tients in their homes. Examples of services that might be provid­ ed include monitoring the patient's progress alter an illness (such as a stroke or heart at­ tack). injections of medications, dressing changes, and education to the client and fami­ ly about topics ranging from side effects of medication to symptoms of complications that need to be reported. The home health nurse also helps the client receive other services they may need, ranging from medical social worker services, home health aide services (personal care, exercises) to therapy services (including physical, speech and occupational therapy) Home health services are provided to peo­ ple who have trouble leaving the home and who have a doctor's order for skilled nursing services or therapy. Penny Pierce, director of home health and Hospice for Barry-Eaton Distnct Health Department, points out that many people who think they are not eligible for the program may actually qualify for ser­ vices. so it is always best to call the Health Departn»ent first. Clients who are ordered to have home health services, either from a doc­ tor or upon release from the hospital, have a choice of who their home health care provider is. So. if a hospital offers to set up home health services for a discharged patient, the patient has the option to choose the provider. Hospice provides quality home health care to people who have a need for comfort, care and symptom relief due to terminal illness that no longer responds to medical treatment. Any resident of Eaton County with a need for this Road Commissioner does good job To The Editor: Allow me to write on behalf of a man whom I have known since he was a small child. 1 have much respect for his ability. Just because he holds a public position does not mean that alone should make him. or anyone else for that matter, vulnerable to unwarranted public libelous attack. Robert Russell got where he is because as a young man he had a plan to gain capital worth. He followed that plan, never lost sight of his goal and he succeeded. His detractors had that same opportunity, and still do. if they expended their efforts toward their own endeavor to gain worth in their own lives. Wc here in Barry County are fortunate in having a Road Commission made up of suc­ cessful. forward-looking businessmen who have the vision to expend Barry County’s meager funds to the best advantage for us. Oh. another thing. I know that our gravel roads are muddy in the spring, and bumpy in the summer, but really that is only what can be expected of gravel, (and gravel that is ap- CORRECTION: In stories in last week's Banner. Lisa Reynolds and Kathryn Brandt were identified as semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. Both have advanced from that status to finalists in the program. EXTRA COPIES off The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! *I*HE HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Harry County Since 1856 Published Dy Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dnnuon ol J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1952 N &oac7w»y Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacoba President Fradaric Jacoba Vca Presidant Treasurer Secretary plied this year will be muddy next spring, because that is the law of nature, even when we wish it not to be). It takes a year for new gravel to settle or bind. Your Road Commission or your Township Board can only accomplish what you give them the tools to do with. Successful people are quite usually better managers than say. a popular person who has only moderate ability. It makes sense to me to hire the people with know-how to manage our affairs. This Road Commission, namely Robert Russell, has saved many hundred thousand dollars by negotiating several delicate issues over the last few years. Robert and his fellow commissioners could use support, not libelous accusations. Forget selfish interests, help the entire county to make use of the small funds that are available or that are needed. Coopera­ tion will gain everyone better roads and com­ munities (and friends). Charles Walker Dowling Letter was written well To The Editor: 1 would like to compliment Marie Eager on a well written letter in the March 21 Banner concerning the prosecution of the 9-year-old I just hope the voters of Barry County remember this situation when the election comes up in November. The deadline for anyone wanting to run for prosecutor or township board seats is May 14 at 4 p.m. Deanna Taylor Hastings care can receive tnc services. Many insurance plans, including Blue Cross. Medicare and Medicaid, cover costs for home health care and hospice programs. If the service is not covered, services may be billed as a private pay The Environmental Health Division of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department pro­ vides a variety of services which protect the community's quality of life through assurance of clean air. clean water, safe food supply and clean and safe work and recreational settings. Because everyone in our communities relies on groundwater as their only source of drink­ ing water, efforts to assure groundwater quality are particularly important to the divi­ sion. For this reason, the Environmental Health Division offers a variety of programs designed to protect our groundwater. Perhaps of particular interest is the develop­ ment of groundwater quality databases that identify the quality of existing water supplies and the extent of known or suspected ground­ water contamination. Employing a variety of tools, including a sophisticateo Geographical Information System (G1S). the division has compiled extensive resources that help define contamination problems, the most likely sources of the contamination and the potential impact of these sources over time Using this program, the division is better able to assist in property use and development decisions that will protect our all important groundwater. The Environmental Health Division welcomes inquiries from the public for infor­ mation about individual water supplies and what each of you can do to promote the con­ tinued high quality of water that we now en­ joy. Descriptions of individual wells, availability of aquifers and their potential to supply sufficient and quality water, well testing information and information on what you can do to help assure a continued safe water supply are all available at your local health department. Stop in to see what you can learn about the glass of waler you just poured. For more information on any program of­ fered by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, call 945-9516 in Barry County or (517) 543-2430 in Eaton County. Lisa Rutherford is a health education con­ sultant working with the Barn,-Eaton District Health Department. What about the hospital and taxes? To The Editor: Taxes — County Commissioners, city, township — all taxtpg,U) the maximum. The hospital is "lax exempt, non-profit. Hard to believe if you are billed by them. The hospital has their day care, parking, and their housing in back of hospital. Just how much do they pay and for what? The rentals in back of the hospital rent for $1000 or so a month. Do they pay taxes on value of at least a $100,000 worth of housing for that unit? Add them up. Child care — wouldn't surprise me if they have that non­ profit also. The parking on south side of Green Street should be taxed the same amount as what those four houses brought in before. Have you people ever wondered how much tax is paid by the hospital for all the doctor's offices? The doctors sure would pay taxes to the city if they had their offices somewhere else in the city. Their parking around offices would be taxed also. I surmise a big fraud be­ ing pulled on the city and should be disclosed for all to see. Talk about suckers! The hospital's lawsuit also is laying out there against the city. 1 often wonder just what the Hospital Board is really for. You don't hear too many names mentioned. Are they all ashamed to serve on it? Come to think of it. I’d be ashamed to be booked up to that outfit myself. When I dream about running a horse parts factory in Barry County. I think of waking up to reality and realizing that there are not enough horses* heads to keep up with the rest. Donald W. Johnson Middleville First Friday focus will be on unions Joe Crump, secretary-treasurer of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 of Grand Rapids, will be guest speaker of the next First Friday forum April 5. The union is affiliated with the AFL-CIO. Crump will talk about unions in the past, present and future. He will demonstrate how union* have made it possible for blue collar workers to cam a decent living, yet in recent years, with corporate downsizing and decline in unions, the American workers' outlook for the future is not as optimistic. He will discuss how many good paying jobs have been eliminated by such practices as corpo­ rate outsourcing manufacturing tasks to non­ union workers to save money. Crump began his working career at Meijer Inc. at 18 years of age as a produce clerk and union steward. Later that year, he was elected to the local's Executive Board, served as a chief steward and a bargaining committee member. In 1977. he became the local's sec­ ond officer. Crump at the beginning of this year began his seventh term as secretary-treasurer for Local 951. As second in command of the lo­ cal union, he reviews and approves all ex­ penditures. receipts and financial affairs and directs the Local 951 contract enforcement department. He is the longest tenured mem­ ber of Local 95 l’s Executive Board Active in the community, he is past chairman of the Michigan Children's Trust Fund and the Kent County United Way Board of Directors. He serves on the Na­ tional Committee to Prevent Child Abuse Executive Board and is on the editorial committee of the Labor Research Review. Crump is a charter member of the Friends of Child Abuse Prevention Board of Direc­ tors. a member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) .the A. Phillip Randolph Institute, the Coalition of Labor Union Women and the Coalition for Repre­ sentative Government. In 1993. he was appointed by Gov. John Engler to the Governor's Work Force Com­ mission. Other honors have included the CBTU’s Nelson Jack Edwards Award in 1983. the United Way’s Kenneth W. Robinson Award in 1987. the Martha Reynolds Labor Award Joe Crump AFL-CIO Bom in Detroit in 1953. he is single and lives in Grand Rapids. LET MOM DRIVE! Mom deserves to drive with free greens fees at some of Michigan's finest courses. Give her a gnt in which savings are a matter of course. The Golf Privilege Card' For Mother’s Day (800) LUNG-USA Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. RusseH Senate Office Building, Washington D.C; * 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District Offflcd! 110 MfchfgMh Ate.. FedWaf Bunding, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 40503. phone (616) 4&8-2&1. Rick ' Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornappie, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longwodh House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President s comment line: 1 202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (al of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th Distnct (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert Asssttnt Editor) Karen Mauch Barbara Gall Cindy Smith Sharon Mtier James Jensen Mandy HaM ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Denise Howell Dan Buerge "He ought to be fined. Subscription Rates: S15 pe year m Barry County S17 per year n adjoining counties $20.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P O Box B Hasbngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Pos^ge Pa»d at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) “Ya, I think he should be fined . When in America, do as the plays. He would be reckoned with very shortly Americans do.*’ “Crowds shouldn't go come, opechDy his employer. < in 1990 and the "Achiever Award" from the Grand Rapids Ethnic-Minority Netwodung Guide. Crump also is a trustee of the UPCW Michigan Health and Welfare Funds and is on the executive council of the Michigan • NEWSROOM • Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson ' •’I think the guy was rude. I would have made the fine more.” should be. Why not? Thh is our counay. He should respect �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28. 1996 Page 5 Host agreement comments sought by Jean Gallup Staff Writer What Barry County residenti think about a “host agreement" between the county and Hastings Sanitary Service is of interest to the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee What the people think about a proposed host agreement with the county landfill will be the only item on the agenda of a public hearing on April 17 at the Hastings High School at 7 p.m. The host agreement, a contract between Barry County and City Management.lnc., owners of Hastings Sanitary Service, will become part of the county's solid waste plan if it is approved by two-third* of the municipalities in the county, the county board, and the head of the Department of Environmental Quality. Terms of the agreement, negotiated by officials of City Management and Barry County officials, would regulate the amounfy of royally payments lo the county tor each ton of waste delivered lo the landfill, control hours of operation, limit the amounts of solid waste lo be pul into the landfill as well as several other conditions. The fastest of several proposed amendments to the county solid waste plan, the host agreement amendment is going through the same procedure that all of the other proposed changes do Copies of the host agreement arc available at all village and township offices as well as the County Clerk's office and the Hastings Public Library for public inspection Those who would like to express tnur view* in writing can write to the chairman of the committee. V. Harry Adrounic. at the Barry County Courthouse. "The committee needs to see what the people think. We do need the input." Adrounic said. I FINANCIAL The cast of The Shy Exclamation Point* morning show gathers at the front of the stage for a cast photo. The story is about an exclamation point that was so shy it had trouble doing its job. The afternoon presentation featured Megan McGandy, Angie Richards, Jennifer Quada, Kristie James, Jordan Thomas, Jami Hayes. Nick, Christiansen, and Christopher Clement. Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones 1 Central kids go ‘On Broadway’ What do pros choose? Have you walked down the cereal aisle of your grocery store lately? Today, there are more brands of cereal — and more varieties of each brand — then ever before. It can be difficult to make sure you get what you really want, but if you make a bad selec­ tion. you’re only out a few dollars. If you think choosing from 100 different cereals is difficult, try picking from about 6.000 different mutual funds. Not only are there more choices, but if you wind up with one you don’t like, you’re out much more than a few dollars. More and more people are trying to select mutual funds on their own. Choosing from more than 2.000 stock funds, plus tax­ exempt funds, government funds and money market funds, not only staggers the novice investor but overwhelms the profes­ sionals. And simply paying a commission and blindly going along with a salesper­ son’s recommendation is no assurance you’ll get the right fund. Ultimately, suc­ cess in selecting the right fund for your needs depends on you asking the right questions. . What are those questions? Before you begin comparing funds, first decide on a specific investment objective. State in sim­ ple terms what the money is for. Then decide how long you plan to invest Short­ term money does not belong in stock mutual funds. In August 1987, for exam­ ple. the slock market began a downturn that included a one-day 500-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average in October of that year. During that period, the average stock fund lost 29 percent. If you had bought a stock fund in August hoping to buy Christmas presents with your pro­ fits. you would have been disappointed. Long-term investors, however, have fared much better. In the more than eight years since then, the averge stock fund is up III percent. After you answer these two questions, you can begin comparing the wide variety of available mutual funds. What factors should you evaluate in your search? Con­ sider what the professionals think is important Mutual Funds magazine recently surveyed 100 mutual fund professionals to see what they look for when recommending stock funds for their clients. More than half said they look for *'consistently good results over a long period of time.” These professionals were not concerned with short-term results, but rather consistent performance over at least a 10-year period.” Another factor considered important is consistent portfolio management style. This - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are trom the previous week. Close Change 62’/. AT&T 56’/. Amerltech Anheuser-Busch 68'/? 62’/. Chrysler CMS Energy 291/. 84’/, Coca Cola 87’/. Dow Chemical 85’/? Exxon 14’/. Family Dollar 33’/. Ford 54’/. General Motors TCF Financial 33'h 22’/. Hastings Mtg 110*/. IBM 49*/. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 94*/, 9 Kmart 78’/. Kellogg Company 49*/. McDonald’s 50'/. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 17'/< 7”/« Spartan Motors 41’/. Up|ohn 400 25 Gold 5.70 Silver Dow Jones 5664.82 Volume 389,416,990 i + ’/» — -7. -7. —'It + Vh -17. + 3’/. -7. -7. + 7. -Vh — —77. —17. + 17. —1 + ’/. —1’h —17. + ’/« -'/. + 7. + 5.55 + .19 + 31.80 quality, listed by 66 percent of the survey participants, is the discipline by the fund’s managers to establish specific investment criteria and stick with them rather than try­ ing out whatever is in vogue. A long-term track record and consistent style mean nothing if the fund manager r-.sponsible for those two qualities is no longer there. More than 60 percent of the investment professionals said the longevity of the fund's current manager is a vital con­ cern. Professionals want experience, and the longer, the better. The survey also uncovered numerous other concerns important to mutual fund professionals: Risk................................................................... 48% Expenses..........................................................22% How soon client will need money.......... 22% Past performance vs. peers....................... 18% Portfolio composition................................. 18% Fund family affiliation............................... 14% Good performance in down markets....... 8% These concerns should guide you in your choice of mutual funds. They require research either by you or the representative who offers the fund. The more information you have, the easier it will be to choose the Shawn Veen, who portrays a singer in the presentation of 'The Shy Exclamation Point" also dances. The rest of the singers are Mike Calabrese, Brandon Carpenter, Andy Cotant. Nick Glasgow, Josh Hall, Kyle Madison, and Samantha Steele. right fund for you. In the morning play, the narrator is played by Erica Davis, the comma by Shannon Schweder, the period by Shea Hammond, the question mark by Amanda Rose, the grammarian by Casey Bolthouse, the exclamation point by Morgan Steward, the dash by Beth Wilkins and the ’Mad Eraser* by Sam Acker. DIETARY AIDES HOSPITAL has several casual part-time (on-call) openings in the Dietary Department for Dietary Aides. Duties include: Assisting on cart delivery and tray line for patients, washing of pots & pans, and assisting in cafeteria as directed by supervisor. The successful candidates must be dependable and have good interpersonal skills. The pay for this job is minimum wage. PENNOCK ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Hastings Area School system is soliciting bids for field renovation and installation of irri­ gation and drainage systems at Johnson Field. Specifications for these projects are available at the Hastings Area School System Administrative Office, 232 W. Grand St, Hastings, Ml 49058. Sealed bids will be received at the Hastings Area School System Administrative Office on or before 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 1996. Bids should be clearly marked "Johnson Field Bid" on the face of the envelope and are to be addressed to: Hastings Area School System Superintendent of Schools 232 W. Grand St. Hastings, Ml 49058 The Hastings Area School System Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and is not bound to accept the low bid. Please apply in person to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 E.O.E. - CITY OF HASTINGS — PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF PARK STREET AND RIDGE ROAD Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday. April 22.1996 at 7:30 p.m to hear comments on the vacation of Ridge Road in Von Reis Addition No. 1 and 2 and the portion of Park Street located between Westfield Drive and Ridge Road in Von Reis Addition No 2. as shown on the map below The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and ail utilities. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-80G649-3777 Evoril Q. Manahum City Clerk Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. April 16. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hail Council Chambers, to consider a variance request by Ms Shelley Patch of 328 E. Clinton Street. Hastings, Michigan to waive setbacks required in the City Zoning Ordinance Section 3.193 (3 & 4) for the property located at 328 E. Clinton Street. Hey Paleface! If you didn't go on Spring Break, look like you didl Sign up fa TANNING TODAY! Relaxin one of our 7 DOOMS ...now equipped with personal stereo cassette & CD players. IT'S A REAL STRESS RELIEVER!____ The variance, if approved, will allow for the construc­ tion of a garage within three feet O') of the side and back property lines Said garage would be constructed on the same foundation as one destroyed by fire on February 3. 1996 We are open early oad stay epea late far year convenience. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. M af oar beVs have MOM TMNttSI The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Cleric of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-8006493777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTS NOW FOR THE MOST CONVENIENT TIME! ONE WEEK ONLY thru 4/9/96, O ONE MONTH UNLIMITED........ «i W Get a GR€RT TflN at Yout Convenience Sign up for 10 VISITS ANYTIME ONLY 5O/,W • I VISIT PACKAGES ALSO AVAILABLE • I ' - Cal tor an appointment today' Open 6 days o week Mon -fit 6 to 8. Sat 8 to 4 Wok-ms Welcome -- -——112 E. COURT ST.. HASTINGS 948-8767 �Page 6 The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28. 1996 BISD to seek millage vote June 10 for special education by Jean Gallup Stuff Writer The Barry Intermediate School District will seek a .9 mill increase for special edixa lion programs that sente Hastings and Del­ ion school district children al lhe June 10 annual school election. The BISD administers special education prograins lor Barry County. The current levy is 1 .10 mills, and if the voters approve the increase, it would go to 2.03 mills. In dollars, the special education program lunds would go from $504,646 to approxi­ mately $1 million. Different intermediates have different mil­ lage rales, with the Barry Intermediate lhe lowest of lhe surrounding ISDs. Supt. Thomas Mohler said. There has never been an increase over the original authorized special education millage voted in 1971." Mohler said Branch County levies 4.45 mills for spe­ cial education programs. Allegan. 2.75 mills; Calhoun. 4.38 mills; Kent. 2.78; Kalamazoo. 2.90; Ionia 2.84 and Eaton In­ termediate 2.92. The educational programs, which help those with special needs from birth to age 26. includes the "Early On" program for children from birth to age 3 which is home­ based. and a "Pre-Primary" program for chil­ dren ages 3 to 5 years, explained Assistant Superintendent for Special Education James Hund. The "Pre-Pnmary" students meet in lhe Leason Sharp Hall at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. When children reach school age. they are involved in classroom programs. The trainable mentally impaired at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-22B5. Sunday School at 10.00 a m.; Wor ship 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6 00 p m . W'ednevdav Prever R.Mr 7 00 p m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 a m Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p.m. at the church Bring sack lunch GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945 9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a.m . Bible classes for all ages; 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 5:30 p.m. Youth Meeting with “Youth With a Message 945 9224. 6:30 p.m Bible Study for all Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer and Bible Study — Sharing Your Faith PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnghl (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616 ) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday Bibl.- Study 7 00 p m Aw ana Program (3 years old through 6th grade) Wednesdays. b 30-8 pm Teen Center. 7th-12th grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jetfrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phon-. 948 2549 Sunday worship 9 iM) a m and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children’s church. Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring ihe wh<4c family HASTINGS 8 REE METHODLS1 CHURCH, C.xncr State Rd and Bolt wood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Res Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 9:45 a.lh Sunday School, 10 45 Mom mg worship bixP'r m. Tvedlag actisitiea Wcshmsdm -**7 p J| ~ . share gnnips tn various homes Contact church office for into on these Prayer and Bible study at the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 a.m. Res Ken Vaught. 1100 a.m . Res Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per mwm! Financial Freedom. FoundaImwuI Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Pn^hets-Calling God's Peo­ ple Bask To Gad Building Loving Rclatioaships with *our Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the slass th-’ fits your needs 4-H. Mondays 6:Kv8 00 pm BIBLE STUDY Sundav. 5 00 p m at 154 E Braudway. Woodland (Lauhaugh residence) and Wednes­ day .5 15 p m al the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Brcaktasi the third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering Y<mi are ins ued and wekiwne INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathen Rd . Hastings. MI 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jun Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:3C am. Bible School; 10:30 a m.. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible study. Cal! for location - 623-3110. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9.45a.m Sunday Schoo! Hour. 11:00am Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail* FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Shockey. Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Classes for all ages. 11:00 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4th Grade. 600. Evening Service Wednesday, ft 30' Awwui dabs. 7:00 p.m . Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 pm.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hublev pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pit Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services.Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3isl Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile weu of PatierMWi Rd ) Sunday Mass 9:30 a m.. Communtoa Services. Mon . Wed . Fn at 9 00 a m ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer book used at all serv ices Fix mexe infix matxxi call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948 2101 St Andrew * » a part of (he Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pasux. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Mapk Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery children * ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training The Church Page Is Peld for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Laka Odessa WBfN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescnpltons’’ — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. »05 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pasior Saturday Mass 4:30 p m . Sunday Masses It 00 ■ m and 11:15 a.m . ConfessMWts Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pauor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. March 31 - 8 00 and 10 45 a m Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School (ail age*). 3 00 Koinonu I Thurvday. March 28 — Noon — Community Lenten'Luncheon Worship I tt) Ruth Circle. 6 30 Children » Chmr. 7:00 Adven hirer*. YA Basket*. 7.30 Adult Choir. 8 00 AA Saturday. March 30 — 10 00 Firvt Communion. 130 Inquirer*. 8 00 NA. Monday. April I — 7 00 Stewardship Comm . Scheduler* Tuesday. April 2 7:00 Shepherding Comm Wcdncv day. April 3 - 10 00 Word Wat chen. 7:00 Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Buffon! W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Chnsiian Education. Craig Stapert. Musk Cixxdmalor and Organist Church phone (616) 945 9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am . Worship 11:00 a.m. — with child care fix infant* and toddle's thru age 4. and Junior Church fix ages 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5.30 p.m WEDNESDAYS. Fami ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 p m . Adult Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p m.. First Wednesday of month is Game Night fur all age*. THURSDAY Children * Choir 4:00pan.: Youth Handbclh 4 J0 pn, Adult Hand bell Choir 6:30 p.m.. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Sunday. March 31 — Palm/Passion Sunday. Thursday. April 4 - Holy Thursday Seder Meal and Communion 6:30 p.m. Easier Sunday. April 7 — Sunrise Service 8 00a m . Easier Breakfast 8 45 a.m . Worship Service 11XX) a m with special mu*»c bs all vocal and handbell choir* HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Dealer. ProgramYouth Director Thursday . March 28 — 12:00 mxwi — Lenten Luncheon al Grace Lutheran Church; 3:00 p.m Cadette Chmr. 3:30 Handchime rehearsal Fnday. March 29 — 6:00 p m Menders Dinner and Pro­ gram Sunday. March 31 — •••PALM SUNDAY - HOLY WEEK BEGINS’— 9:30 a m. and 11 00 a m Morning Wonhtp (9:30 service u brixakavt over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery i» provided for both services; 9:50 a m. Church School fix all ages; 10:30 a.m “Coffee Hour’; 11:20 a.m Children's Church. NO PYF TO­ DAY NO CONFIRMATION CLASS Monday. April I - 9:30 a.m Circle n. lounge. 7:00 p.m . Lenten BiNc Study. Dining Room. 7 15 p m . Circle <7. Lounge Wednesday. April 3 — 9:30 a.m.. Circle Fl; I 30 p m . Circle F3. I 30 p m . Circle *4 at Pearl Stutz's; 7:30 p.m.. Circle <5 al Jeanne Fiona's. 7:30 p.m.. Ruth Circle. 6:00 p m Children's Choir (1st thru 4th grade); 7:00 p m . Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday. April 4 - •••MAUNDY THURS DAY— 9 30 a m . Circle F2. Lounge No Cadette Choir or Handchtme rehearsal 7.30 p.m Tcaebrae Service with QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Paviix Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II a.m. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hasting*. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pa*»<w Sunday Schoo, 9:30 a.m.. ciassei tor ail ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.«» Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 pm. Wednesday activities 700 p.m are: Rainbows or J.J Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or firvt grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8 12), Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Ouz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623 2050 (Dehan) after 6 p.m weekdays ex all day weekend* Sunday Mexnmg Mas* 10 00 a.m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer and the severely mentally impaired are bused lo Delton Elementary, which is the BISD "center" for those two programs, he said. Emotionally menially impaired, learning disabled, emotionally impaired and physi­ cally and otherwise health impaired arc taught in different school classrooms If the millage request is successful, the BISD intends lo add staff positions lo serve lhe children, add speech and occupational therapists and provide more services to the visually and hearing impaired. Hund said. Hund maintained that more funding is needed to provide specialized services for several autistic children in the distnct. Specialized equipment lor some severely handicapped and communication devices lor the hearing impaired also come from special education funding. Mohler added The actual percentage of handicapped chil­ dren in Michigan continues to increase. Hund said. "We're working with approximately 650 children in conjunction with the local scIxmiI districts." he said. A goal or ideal would be to have all spe­ cial education programs in the child's own school district, thus avoiding busing and just Lorm H. Acker WOODLAND - Loren H. Acker. 81. of Woodland, passed away on Sunday. March 24. 1996, at Thornappie Manor in Hastings. He was bom February 23. 1915 in Shiawassie County, the son of Lewis and Effie Carlton. He attended Laingsburg Schools and married Margaret Finn. She preceded him in death. He married Viva Folker Weslow in January 1966 in Woodland. He lived in Lansing and Portland before moving to Woodland in 1966. He was employed with General Motors for 30 years as a Cutter Grinder retiring in 1976. He was a member of the U.A.W. 652. He served in the United Slates Navy for six years 1940-1946 during World War II. He was also preceded in death by one step grandson; and one brother. He is survived by his wife. Viva; one son, Eugene Acker of Ohio; two step sons. Charles Finn of Diamondale, John Weslow of Wood­ land; five step grandsons; one step great granddaughter. Funeral Services were held Wednesday. March 27.1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. |Ronald LeeJohnson| HASTINGS - Ronald Lee Johnson, age 45, of Hattings, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 1996 at his residence. Mr. Johnson was born on November 8.1950 in Detroit He was raised in the Ishpeming area and attended schools there, graduating from Ishpeming High School in 1969. He was married to Terresa A. Peck on Janu­ ary 24. 1981. They moved to Hastings in 1981 from Ishpeming. h*> He was employed aM^e former Troyer L<wn Care Service in Hasfoigsfor a brief lime and for 6 years at “Gantos” in Grand Rapids until ill health forced his retirement. He was a member of Thornapple Valley Church of Hastings. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by a brother, Larry MacDonald; and sister, Vickie Vance. He is survived by his wife, Tenesa; son & wife. Aaron & Loma Rankin of Ypsilanti; mother, Eleanore (Johnson) MacDonald of Manistique; maternal grandparents, Carl & Marie Mitchell of Manistique; father & mother-in-law. Bernard & Barbara Bedford of Hastings; brothers-in-law & wives. Carl & Jane Peck of Middleville, Eugene & Linda Bedford of Hastings, Douglas & Kim Peck of Hastings; many nieces &. nephews. Respecting his wishes there will be no service. Cremation has been conducted. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. | Randall R. uRandynSmith DELTON - Randall R. “Randy" Smith, 47, of Delton, passed away on Sunday. March 24, 1996. He was bora April 2, 1948 in Battle Creek, the son of Rex W. and Virginia M. (Brown) Smith. He spent his early childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada, returning lo the area in 1972. He had a divided childhood with his mother in Nevada and his father in Battle Creek. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1966. Mr. Smith was employed by Delton Schools, Bradford White Company in Middleville, lhe Federal Center from 1974 to 1982, and by the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Medical Center from 1982 to present He was employed as Stationary Fireman at lhe Federal Center and at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. He served in the United States Army from November 15,1966 to November 14,1969. He served as Specialist 5th Grade in the Army. Mr. Smith enjoyed golf and working on cars. He particularly enjoyed being with his children. Mr. Smith was married to Penny L. (Thayer) Smith on December 17, 1973 in Battle Creek, the marriage ended in divorce. Mr. Smith is survived by his daughters, Rachel R. Smith of Delton, Jennifer J. Smith of Battle Creek; son, Christopher Charles Smith of Delton; foster son, Andy Kipp of Battle Creek; granddaughter, Paige K. M. Smith of Delton; father, Rex W. Smith of Battle Creek; mother, Virginia M. Smith of Idaho; brothers. Rex W. Smith Jr. of St. Marys. Idaho, and Regis Smith of San Jose, California; half sister. Janet Boons of Battle Creek; half brothers. Bill Smith of San Jose. California, and Donald Smith of Delton. Funeral Services will be held Thursday. March 28. 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Burial will be at Fan Custer National Cemet­ ery. Military Committal will be by Fort Custer National Cemetery Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Mr. Smith's Children. making it easier for parents and family to visit their children . Hund and Mohler agreed. A consideration for BISD officials when deciding whether to ask for additional mil­ lage is that the law that now puts a cap on lhe amount they may seek. "In the past, we could request additional millage whenever it was needed." Hund said. Now. there is a legislative cap that allows millage to increase only 1.75 times lhe cur­ rent authorized r^c." James Howard Brown_______ | |___________ Ford K. Em,__________ | DELTON - James Howard Brown, 83, of Delton, passed away on Wednesday. March 20, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. He was bora on September 28, 1912 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of James R. Brown and Anna M. (Whittemore) Brown. He graduated from Kellogg High School in 1933. He worked with his parents in several stores and operated a gas station from 1929 to 1930. He was self-employed doing road work and excavating from 1936 to 1961. From 1961 to 1977 he was a driver for Dallas & Mavis Forwarding Company of South Bend. Indiana and Portland, Oregon, retiring in 1977. He had lived most of his lifetime in Barry County and was a school bus driver for several years. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, a life member and past Master from 1983-1989 of Hickory Lodge 8345 F. & A.M. and Chapter Council Consistory. He participated in 23 Missionary Work Crusades sponsored by Missionary World Service & Evangelism A other churches. He was married to Esther Barnhart in June, 1951 Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Esther Barnhart in 1987. He is survived by two daughters, Marion (Gordon) Crandell, Sharon Gutchess, both of Battle Creek; two grandchildren, Alex and Tammy Gutchess; one step-sister, Helen Minier of New York City; many cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, March 25, 1996 at Faith United Methodist Qiurch in Delton with Reverend Williim A. Hertel officiating. Memorial contributions may be made lo Faith United Methodist Church or the Hickory Lodge 8345 F. & A.M. Funeral arrangemesis were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. WOODLAND - Mr. Ford K Enz, age 83, of Woodland, passed away on Friday, March 22, 1996 at his residence. He was bora on June 11,1912 on the family farm, lhe son of George and Belle (Kenyon) Enz. Mr. Enz graduated from Woodland High School in 1933. He was married to Orpha Buck of Carlton Center on December 12,1934 and they resided on a third generation Enz farm. Mr. Enz was a member of lhe Lakewood United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leland; and one sister, Pauline. He is survived by his wife, Orpha of sixtyone yean; two sons, Ronald (Norine) Enz of Lake Odessa, David Enz of Portland; tlvoe daughters, Annabelle (Jack) Ludwig of Si. Joseph, Illinois; Nortta (Joe) Otto of North East, Pennsylvania, Janice (Jerry) Yonkers of Woodland; fifteen grandchildren, ten great­ grandchildren; and one brother, Carl of Woodland. Funeral serv ices were held, Monday. March 25, 1996 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with Pastors John Waite ard Ward Pierce officiating. Interment was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Lakewood United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. NaomiJune Kurr HASTWGS - Naomi June Kurr, age 84. of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Kurr was bora on June 4, 1911 in Marshall, the daughter of Howard and Ida (Katz) Sutherland. She was raised in the Marshall area and attended country schools there. She was married to Daniel Kurr and he preceded her in death in 1978. She moved to the Hastings area in 1934 from Calhoun County where she lived until moving to Baldwin in the early 1960's, returning to Hastings in 1979. She was also preceded in death by son. Frederick Morgan; daughter Margaret Kurr; granddaughter, Brenda Kurr, great grandson. Michael Benedict; and two brvthers. Mrs. Kurr is survived by daughters, Dorothy Wiser of Lake Odessa and Geneieve Thomp­ son of Texas; daughter and husband, Barbara and Harold Root of Hastings; daughter and husband, Freida and William Schilthroat of Middleville; daughter and husband. Anna and DonTebo of Florida; son and wife, Charles and Joyce Morgan of Middleville; son and wife, Richard and Linda Kurr of Middleville; son and wife, Kenneth and Jan Kurr of Muskegon; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Respecting her wishes there were no services. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornappie Manor or Pennock Foundation. Arrangement were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I ForestJ. Bergerow| WOODLAND - Forest J. Begerow, 89, of Woodland, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 1996, at Tendercare Nursing Home in Hastings. He was bora February 26, 1907 in Odessa Township, the son of John and Venia (Beard) Begerow. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1925 and married Florence Austin on August 12, 1928 in Hastings. He lived and fanned in the area all of his life and was a member of the Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish and the Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by one great grandchild. He is survived by his wife, Florence; two daughters, Vivian (Kenneth) Steele of Wood­ land, Joan (Paul) Hoffman of McPherson, Kansxs; two sons. John (Carol) Begerow of Grandville, Bob (Betty) Begerow of Lake Odessa; ten grandcliildren; 19 great grandchil­ dren; one brother, Floyd (Beth) Begerow of Ionia; one sister. Clarrisa Peacock of Grand Rapids. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, March 26, 1996 at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Ben Herring officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodgrove Christian Parish or lhe Lakewood Community Ambulance. |DwitfitD. Cotant | HASTINGS - Dwight D. Count, 93, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, March 25, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. He was born on December 18,1902 al HastiuCMhBMrfEiamAIMMfGMyCapL He-w» .retred to-du and attended lhe Star Country School, graduating in 1919 from Hastings High School and went on to attend Faris Institute. He was married to Gonne L. Coles. Following his graduation from Ferris, he accepted a position as c lief clerk in lhe accounting department of Swift A Company in Alma, where he worked for ten years. While in Alma he ma and married his wife, Gonne. Later, they moved lo Hastings where they settled on a small farm south of town where he raised strawberries, blueberries and vegetables. They resided there for 66 years. Mr. Count was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Burdette; and great grand­ child, Matthew. Mr. Count is survived by his wife, Gonne; daughter A husband, Barbara Jean A Don Couch of Flint; son A wife, William A Marilyn Count of Hastings; son A wife, Richard A Shirley Count of Hastings; ten grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; host of friends, including Laura Elms A family. Visiution will be held Thursday at the Church from 12.-00 Noon until funeral time. Funeral services will be held Thursday. March 28, 1996 at 2:00 pm., at Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings with Reverends Larry Hubley and Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church building fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Charles C. Morrice LAKE ODESSA - Charles C. Morrice, 98, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, March 24, 1996, at Pennock Hospiul in Hastings. He was bora August 27, 1897 in Pewomo, the son of George and Ruth Frear Morrice. He graduated from St. Johns High School He attended Ferris State College and graduated from Michigan Agricultural College. He married Mary Grove on Octoba 16, 1936 in Weidman, and they lived in Lake Odessa since their marriage. He uught school in Grand Ledge for three years, owned and operated a Bait Shop, and was manager of the D A C Variety Store in Lake Odessa for eleven years. He was a member of lhe Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, Lake Odes­ sa Historical Society, was a past president of lhe Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce and was a past member of the Masons. He was preceded in death by two brothos and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Mary; one daughter, Joann Morrice of Lake Odessa; several nieces and nephews; two brothers, Jim Morrice of Emilay City, and George Morrice of Islamorada, Florida. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 27, 1996 al Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Central United Church or lhe Lake Odessa Historical Society. Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28, 1996 Saxons take bat at new league: new year Developing young talent and enjoying a winning season are not new to Hastings* baseball coach Jeff Simpson. Simpson has done that year in and year out for eight seasons now as the skipper of the Saxons' varsity team. What is new to Simpson, and the rest of the Hastings' baseball program, is the challenge they face from the OK White conference Not only is Wyoming Park consistently a powerful program, but other While teams such as Forest Hills Central also are very talented Even though Hastings is the "new face” in Simpson's words. East Grand Rapids. Lowell and Northview will all have new skippers in 1996. What this means is that the conference season should not only be fun. but also a learning experience from many. "It should be fun for quite a few schools." Simpson said. “We should be better skilled and on defense we don't make drastic mistakes." Seniors Chad Greenfield, Tom Moore, Ml W Travis Moore and Joe Rodnguc/ are a few of Simpson's skilled players. Greenfield, a sccondbaseman. not only set the school record for walks last season (33). but also hit .376 with 22 RBI The left­ handed hitter should provide the Saxons with plenty of offense. Tom Moore is projected as an outfielder and should battle for playing time with seven other hopefuls. Co-captain Travis Moore will be playing his third year on varsity and is slated to sec action al Grstbuse. Last season. Travis Moore hit .238. Co-captain Rodrigucz has used his quickness to make the switch from thirdbase lo shortstop. Al third a season ago. Rodriguez hit .270. Sophomore Andrew Courtright is another good one. Courtright made all-conference in 1995 as a catcher and behind lhe plate he has a real arm. Courtright has been timed al throwing to second in 2.1 seconds and Simpson, who knows a lot about developing good catchers, says that 2.0 is considered good for a college catcher. Junior Ryan Castclcm hit .308 in 1995 and is also considered one of Hastings' best offensive threats. Two other players with promise are junior Eric Greenfield and junior Josh Storm. Greenfield will pitch and play thirdbase. while Storm will sec time at firstbasc. Simpson likes what he has seen from this team thus far. "I think that the hitting will come along; there arc no glaring mistakes." Simpson said. On the mound. Simpson has John Lawrence. Courtright and Matt Moore to go lo. Lawrence, a junior, was 3-2 with two shutouts last season. Courtright throws strikes, according to Simpson, and went 2-1 in 1995. Malt Moore, a junior, gives the team a lefthander on the staff which often comes in handy. Hastings will officially open lhe year at Hastings on April 10. Hastings swings into new season; new O-K White Conference There arc high expectations for Hastings' girls golt team this spring, as the Saxons have six quality swingers. Coach Ed von dcr Hoff says that his Hastings' program has "gotten better each year" and come closer to qualifying for the Stale tournament. He's not sure if this may be lhe season, but does have some experience players back to possibly make a run at State. Junior Tammy Obrciter qualified for State as an individual in 1995 and is expected lo be one of the Saxons* best. Obrciter shot a 92 at Candiestone during regional! and a 90 in a round al State. Senior Kelly Bellgraph and. her sister, sophomore Sarah Bellgraph arc both consistent players who give von dcr Hoff two more quality players U the lop. Hastings also has two other golfers with varsity experience: sophomore Casey Anderson and sophomcre Lindsey Micel. With these five. Hastings also has a strong shot at finishing in the upper half of the OK White. The team's sixth player is freshman Katie Miller, who swung the clubs for the junior varsity squad last season, von der Hoff hopes to add a few more names to lhe team s roster before the 1996 campaign begins. "Il is a good bunch of people for the most part." von dcr Hoff said of his team. "1 have seen a lot of individual improvement. They arc off to a good start and are really working on it." Hastings last spring finished fourth al rcgionals and 4-5 in the Twin Valley. New challenges face the Saxons this lime around, the biggest being a new conference that includes teams such as Forest Hills Central and East Grand Rapids. "Il's a little different; 1 have no idea what it will be like for the girts." von der Hoff said. Hastings begins the year on April 9 with a competition al Belding. .st ii! «K >r > Hastings' varsity baseball team includes (front row, from left) Hemer Concepcion, Nick Thornton, Ryan Castelein, Tom Moore. Travis Moors, Joe Rodriguez, Chad Greenfield, Andrew Courtright, Jon Lawrence; (back row) Coach Jeff Simpson, Coach Steve Loomis, Matt Moore, Kevin Morgan, Joey Lyons, Josh Storm, Eric Greenfield, Chris Stafford, Jason Deal and Josh Randal. BANNER SPORTS k_____________________________________ / Hastings' girts golf team includes (from left) Tammy Obreiter, KeRy BeNgraph, Lindsey Micel. Casey Anderson, Sarah Bellgraph, Katie Miller and Coach Ed von der Hoff Saxons look to go the distance in girls track competition Hastings' girts track coach Steve Hoke believes that his athletes should set personal goals. In doing so. lhe team can only get stronger. The push to get stronger in a certain event means more points for lhe overall team. Hoke has a team of 41 athletes and many of them return with honors. One of those tricksters is senior Lori Maiville. Maiville ran the 400 al Stale in 1995 and again is expected to be one of lhe See GIRLS TRACK, rnntkniid R* II Hastings native excels on field for Chippewas Hastings' Nick Williams, a senior catcher, is off lo a good start for the Central Michigan University baseball this spring. Williams is hitting .286 for the Chippewas with 8 RBI. He has played in 10 of the team's 12 games. CMU opened the week at 7-5 and will play doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday at Ohio University. Williams was CMU's lop hitler in Mid­ American Conference play in 1995 with a .400 average. He was honored as the MACs second team designated hitler for his play. Nick Williams JAS Auto Sales Cappon OH Co. 230 N. Broadway. Hastings 1601 S. Bedford Rd.. Hastings 948-4077 945-3354 JCPenney Electric Motor Service Hastings' girts track team Includes (first row, from left) Heather Heath. Michelle Marsh. Alicia Cooney, Sarah Keller, Stacey Martin, Jennie Hayes; (second row) Renee Bell, Sally Edgar, Sara Atterding, Jenae Bailey. Betsie Keeler, Sarah McKinney, Lori Maiville, Meghan Kaiser. Emily Dipert, Andrea Dreyer, Kristen Schlachlen (third row) Tia Harper, Lesley Thornton, Holly Goggins. Charissa Shaw, Katie Thomas. Sarah Roush, Katie Wood. Erica Fulmer. Laura Thomas. Steffany Donalds, Angela Erway, Coach Laura Finley; (fourth row) Beth Arnett, Tara Hummell, Rachel Dreyer, Amy Coe, Jessica Olmstead. Karen DeMott. Carrie Service, Jennifer Bergstrom, Jamy Cross, Kate Fields, Amy Swainston and Coach Steve Hoke. Spencer’s Towing A. Recovery Cloverdale General Store Dewey’s Car Palace1 Cloverdale. Michigan (616) 623-2994 623-6380 M-43 at Sprague Rd.. Delton 116 E. State Street. Hastings 1569 S. Bedford Rd.. Hastings 945-9537 945-5113 Hastings - 945-2909 (also tires) Middleville - 795-3369 Precision Auto Body Repair, Inc. Brian’s Tire A. Service Barry County Telephone Company Bob’s Grill A. Restaurant Lyons Septic Tank Pumping- 819 L Railroad. Hastings 235 5. Jefferson Street. Hastings 123 Orchard. Delton 139 E. Court Street. Hastings 948-9472 945-9549 623-2311 945-9022 3305 W. Quimby. Hastings 945-5379 Hodges Jewelry Coleman Agency Chapple Realty Company Delton Hardware A Outdoor Power Equip. Delton Family Medicine 122 W. State St.eet. Hastings 203 5. Michigan Avenue. Hastings 945-3412 338 Grove St. (M-43). Delton 945-2963 623-4058 102 N. Grove A. 126 Orchard. Delton 623-5455 - 623-4099 11275 Sprague Rd.. Delton (616) 623-5521 ICS Travel Smith A. Doster Delton Auto Supply Hastings Chrysler • Plymouth Dodge • jeep • Eagle 128 E. Court Street. Hastings 945 5110 114 N. Grove Street (M-43). Delton 623-5111 9939 5. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton 623-6380 1455 W. State Street. Hastings 945-9383 or I 800888-6164 Glrrbach Funeral Home Barry County Rental Advanced Commercial Printers Delton Short Stop 133 E. State Street. Hastings 623-5180 2166 W. Gun Lake Road. Hastings 945 5588 945-9105 1196 S. Wall Lake Rd . Delton Mid-Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear A. Tanning Salon 121 E. Orchard. Delton • 623-8340 328 S. Broadway. Hastings White’s Photographic Studio 131 W. State Street. Hastings 945-3967 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28. 1996 — Page 9 The Union - Joy Cemetery By Joyce F. Weinbrecht In 1868 General John A. Logan declared May 30 as Decoration Day. a day to honor those who had died in The Civil War. It was a day of decorating the graves of veterans, parades and special program* Flags were placed on the graves of the veterans The Grand Army of the Republic G A.R. oversaw these ceremonies until following World War I when the American Legion assumed this responsibility. Il became a legal holiday and has been expanded to include the placing of flowers and wreaths on graves of families as well as on the graves of veteran. In the Union-Joy Cemetery a list of soldiers, written out by someone, and includ­ ed in the minutes is a list of veterans buried there. It is as follows: Hudson Merriot, William Babcock. A. J. Woodmansee. Mathers Holm. Ebenzer Covell. Nelson Isham. Ruth Hoyt, James Gar­ rett. John Webster. Williams Jewell. Elias H. Jewell. Norman Clark. Jeptha Bullis. Joseph Fishbum. George Bennett, Eli Houghtalin, Henry Stevens. Rev. James Guy Stone. David Brown. Ezra Townsend. Emily Walton. Stanley Warren. Pete Shimmerling. Hiram Munger. Thomas Ford. John Hinckley. John Charlie Fiske. Dudley Joy. Warren Joy. Ard Stanton. R.K. Stanton. Addison Stanton, H.L. Thompson. Thomas Baker. Acren War­ ren Sr.. John Barktie. William Balch. Ebenzer Sweet. Thomas Parker, Bartholman Parker, Harry Holcomb. Wesley Clark. Carl Stanton. Harold Cheeseman. Herman Bab­ cock. Sherman Clark and Merrill Isham. There are probably Civil War Soldiers although the maker of the list didn't identify which wars they served in. Memorial Day of 1908 was the first one that was held involving all four townships Made Grove. Baltimore. Johnstown and Assyria. This was the turning point, when the women of the four townships decided that the cemetery needed a structured plan for keeping it looking better. The records show that Memorial Day exer­ cises were held in the front yard of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Mack just west of the four cor­ ners. Sometimes they were held at the Jones farm, east of the four comers. They hired a band for the ceremonies and there would be a featured speaker for the day. The children marched to the cemetery from the village and hung individual bouquets on the monuments of each of the deceased soldiers. * fn later years the exercises often wen* held ail the Briggs Church or the South Maple Grove Evangelical United Brethren Church. Sometimes they still held them in the cemetery itself. Not everyone was pleased with the work the Cemetery Circle was doing. In a letter dated Oct. 18. 1922 Bessie Hinckley wrote to Mrs. William Garret. Dowling. Mich. “Dear Mrs. Garrett: “Am enclosing P.O. order for 60 cents to pay Cemetery Association dues from May 1921 io November 1922. which I think is about what I owe. and am asking if you would kindly see that my name is taken from the association books. Would write the secretary if 1 knew who held that office, but am unable to find out. “My reason for withdrawing is that I feel I haven't any money to put into anything that isn’t showing any results. Am awfully sorry to see the cemetery growing into one of the worst looking cemeteries around, when al one time it was the best looking country cemetery anywhere in this locality. If. at any time, it can be brought about that the cemetery can resume anywhere near its old-time ap­ pearance. would gladly become a member again and would be willing to pay even two or three times the present dues if any improve­ ment could be obtained. “Very sincerely. Bessie Hinckley.*' The records do not show that she every re­ joined the circle, but in the year 1922 the cemetery took in $485.58 and spent $425.31. most of it on cleaning and clearing the cemetery, reseeding the grounds, repairing the fence, hauling gravel and pouring cement. Some of those working on the cemetery were A.W. Swift. Byron VanAuken. O. Gardner, Ray Gillespie. Asa Stanton. Laverne Shafer. George Shave. George Ball. Roy Bel son. RE. Swift. A.B Glasgow and William H. Donovan. The Union Cemetery went along for the next several years being managed by the supervisors of the four joining townships and the Union-Joy Cemetery Circle handling the care and cleaning of the cemetery, holding fund-raisers The Briggs School and Briggs Church at Lacey, 1915. In I932 Supervisors Mayo. Strum, Moon and Hyde voted that each of the townships pay to the treasurer of the circle $10. They voted to pay Ernest Kelley $2 lo draw a plot map of the cemetery. They also instructed Mr. Mack to purchase a new spade and a new lock. On Oct. 27. 1932. there was a meeting held at lhe cemetery , which then moved to Lacey Supervisors Moon, Strain. Hyde and Mayo were there as were Mildred Stevens and Hazel Norris, president and secretary of the Cemetery Circle. They agreed to pay the Cir­ cle $18.76 for graveling the driveways. Lots were still selling at $10 each and the Sexton received $6.50 for digging a grave. Expenses remained about the same. In 1935 they paid Wallace Mack $5 for labor, bought flags for $3.17. paid for five prints of the cemetery plots, bought some wood for the stove and paid Will Powers $9 for cemetery stakes. Leon Moon was elected chairman for 1935 and 1936. Flags for Decoration Day cost $3.43. In 1938, the association purchased two lawn mowers for $20. Flags for Decoration Day in 1938 cost $3.60. The board decided at the June 2, 1938, meeting to charge residents from outside the township $25. Residents of lhe four townships could still buy a lot for $10. In 1939, Leon Moon was chairman for 1939-1940 and Ferd Stevens would be treasurer for those same years. They'bought a new shovel in 1939 for $1.60. At the May 24. 1940 meeting they voted to purchase an autosickle for the Union Cemetery. On May 29. the autosickle was purchased for $19.50. They also purchased two mole traps and paid Ervin Miller $1 for filling the low places George Clark bought a lot for $25. In 1941 they purchased a wheelbarrow for $13.97 and paint for the cemetery fence. Er­ red Skidmore and Grace Treadwell each paid $25 for lots. In June of 1942 they finished staking out lots on the northwest comer of the new cemetery. The sexton was empowered to sell half lots if necessary. $5 to residents of the four townships and $15 for non-residents Il was decided to purchase the forms for making stakes and the drying racks (In a note dated April 20. 1979, forms for making cement slakes purchased and owned by the four townships were in the possession of Earl Pennock. Section 2. Maple Grove Townships.) Flags for Decoration Day cost $3.50 on May 25. 1943. At the May 22, 1944. meeting it was decid­ ed to pay the sexton $10 for digging an adult grave and a lesser sum for infants. Robert Rhodes was appointed as sexton. Harley Johnson was paid $101 for labor that year. On May 14. 1945. there was a balance of $4.32 Herber Foster was the chairman in 1945. Robert Rhodes was approved as sexton for 1945. Lots sold in 1945 went to Ferd Stevens. $10*. Helen Cole. $10; Eula VanSyde. $10; Myrtle Bump. $25; and Clyde Cheeseman. $10. A special meeting was called on June 20. 1945. Robert Rhodes, sexton, joined the Armed Forces and resigned as sexton. Ervin Miller was appointed to fill the job. He was allowed to charge $12 for digging a grave. The price of lots to non-residents went to $50 for a full lot and $35 for a half lot. At the June 20. 1946, meeting it was decid­ ed that a new plat be made to divide all lots in­ to half lots east of lhe first four rows of lots of the new cemetery and each half lot be numbered. Former owners of lots to retain two half lots In 1947, some grading was done around the east road. Ervin Miller was again made the sexton In 1947 the flags for Memorial Day cost $10. (Note the change from Decoration Day to Memorial Day in 1947.) The cost of a well was $192.62. They also hauled in lime chips for the drives. In 1948 they painted the cemetery house and shingled it. John Ormsbe was appointed president in 1951 and Ferd Stevens was secretary­ treasurer. The price for opening a grave by the sexton went to $20 for the average grave and $12 to $15 for smaller graves. They also laid a string of tiles in the middle roadway on the new cemetery to the spring. A bulldozer was hired to grade the new part of the cemetery. Signs were to be made by the sex­ ton prohibiting people from setting plants or shrubbery on lots without permission from sexton. Plants were to be in line with the stone. One hundredd dollars was transferred from the Cemetery Board to the Cemetery Circle. Foundations for all monuments should extend four inches around the base of monuments, action to begin June 15. 1952. In 1953 they graveled the roads, paid Jacobs Pharmay $11.80 for flags. They took in $742.41 and spent $654.30, ending with a balance of $88.11 on June 4, 1954. That year they put new roofs on the cemetery house and GIRL, Natalie Jo, bom al Battle Creek Health System on March 7 at 7:50 a.m. to Jeff and Kristie (Hicks) Warren. Dowling, weighing 7 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY: Sarah Middlemiss and Dave Gurasey announce the birth of their son. Bryandt Lee on March 10. 1996. weighing 7 lbs., 13 ozs. the toilet, they used three in one shingles. Scott Campbell put the roofs on In 1955 Scott Campbell was appointed sex­ ton for one year They repaired the toilet floor. They ruled that wooden boxes couldn't be used for burial purposes. In 1956 Harvey Cheeseman painted the buildings at the cemetery. They look out com­ pensation and liability insurance. The Cemetery Board paid $50 to the Cemetery Circle. They set a bundle of posts and pur­ chased 14 cement blocks. May II. I960 Floyd Miller was appointed as president Ferd Stevens was the secretarytreasurer The price of a lot for non residents went to $100. Scott Campbell was the sexton. They bought a new mower for $105. The board met in the Barry County Cour­ thouse on April 24. 1961. Floyd Miller was the chairman. They met at the cemetery on April 27. 1961. They purchased lot markers for 98 lots. They sold the old Simplicity mower to Austin Schantz for $10. Flags still cost $11.80 from Jacobs Drag Store and the insurance policy with Coleman Agency cost $42. Scott Campbel! was the sexton. In March of 1962. Darwin Swift was paid $5 for shoveling snow on the 14th. Coleman Agency refunded $10. David Ruffner was do­ ing some work al the cemetery. On May 1.1964. they purchased 50 pounds of fertilizer and two pounds of clover seed and Norman Healey repaired the mower for $20.55. On Nov 18. 1964. the records show that the cemetery received an inheritance of $1000 from Walter Clark. They banked it in Calhoun Federal Savings and Loan. On March 25. 1965, it made them some interest. After 54 yean the care of the Union Cemetery by the Union Cemetery Circle came to an end. Improved interest in cemeteries and improved finances assured that the township care of lhe then 104-year-old Union Cemetery would continue with as high quality as that provided by the ladies of the Union Cemetery Circle However, the ladies gave it up with the understanding if things ever got imo a poor condition, they would again form their organization and go to work al it again. Some other persons who served on the NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAB—IQ UNDO TAX DEED TITLE TO THE OWNER OR OWNERS OF ANY LAND AND ALL INTERESTS IN, OR LIENS UPON THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED. TAKE NOTICE, that sola bos boon towfully mode of the following described lend for unpaid toxas •hereon. ond that tha undersigned has title thereto under tax deed or deeds issued therefore. o.xl that you ore entitled lo a reconveyance thereof, al any time within 6 months after return to service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or lo the treasurer of lhe county in which the lands lie. of all sums paid upon such purchase, together with 50 porcontum additional thereto, ond the foes of the sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice to bo computed os upon personal service of a summons upon commencement of on action, os commencement of suit, ond the further sum of five dollars for each description without other addi­ tional costs or charges: If payment as aforesaid is not mode, the undersigned will institute pro­ ceedings for possession of the land. Description of land­ State of Michigan. County of Sorry, Assyria Township No. 08-001 -006-001-10 Town I North. Range 7 West. Com at SE cor Sec 6 th W to within 33 ft. of School House Lot th N 9 rds th E to Sec 21 th S •o pob. Amount necessary to redeem plus tho fees of advertisement $436.28. Danny L. Knight 5865 Locey Road Dowling. Mkh 49050 (4/11) File No. 96-21858 IE Estate of Wllliom Fronds Corrigan. Social Securi • ty No. 378-38-8478. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In tho estate may be barrod or af­ fected by the foltowing: Tho decedent, whose last known address was 1190 E. MUI St.. Hostings. Ml 49058 died 12-12-95. An instrument dated Moy 1972 has boon admitted os tho will of the deceased. Creditors of tho deceased are notified that all claims ogoinst tho estate will be forever barred unless presented to tho independent personal representative. Kay C.J. Corrigan. 1190 E. Mill St.. Hostings. Ml 49058. or to both the independent personal representative and tho Barry County Pro­ bate Court, Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of tho dale of publication of this notice. Notice is further given thot the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to tho persons entitled to ft. James J. Goutooxe (P44497) 129 W. State Street Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945-2255 (3/28) Hastings - 2 Yr. Old, Unique 2 Story BOY, Casey Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 11 at 1:56 p.m. to Peter and Nancy DeMink. Delton, weighing 7 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 20Vs inches long. 3 bedrooms. 2-1/2 baths. Ig. living room, gas Fireplace, cathedral ceilings, 3 skylights, ig. dining area w/sliders to spacious deck. Main floor laundry, partially finished 4th bedroom on walkout level. Much more, must see! $159,900. GIRL, Abigail Sue. bom at Pennock Hospital on March II at 11:15 a.m. to Daniel and Michelle Ringleka. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 14U ozs. and 20U inches long. GIRL, Breanna Rae. bom at Pennock Hospital on March 12 at 8:26 a.m. to Robbe and Penny Cartwright. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. The cemetery was well kept through the years. But on Oct. 30, 1974. vandals damaged the monuments and markers as well as lhe urns. Buzz Youngs from lhe Hastings Banner, came to the cemetery to take pictures of the destruction and damage to the markers. The cemetery board offered a $100 reward to an> information leading to lhe apprehen­ sion of the person or persons responsible There is no record in the minutes as to whether they ever caught the culprits. Coleman Insurance again was contacted for some financial aid. Again, there is no report of whether or not the cemetery received an award. The minutes of this part of the history of the Union-Joy Cemetery end with the an­ nual meeting held on April 2. 1977: "Care of the cemetery was put out for bids by the Cemetery Board. In 1973. a copy of the bid from Rufus and Mary Stanton for the job of caretaker and sexton stales that he will give normal care and upkeep to the Union Cemetery and do the sexton work. He would perform or hire done all ordinary labor, in­ cluding mowing, raking, and trimming and as sexton keep the required sexton records. He would furnish all hand tools such as rakes and shovels, the mowers, all pans, the gas and oil and transportation for the same. He would not be resposible for new and permanent im­ provement. such as construction of fences, new posts, grading or laying out of a new sec­ tion of the cemetery or for cutting trees. “He asked for a yearly wage of $1020 to be paid in monthly amounts of $85. He was to receive $25 for opening of graves and $25 for the closing of graves. This bid was accpeted on Jan. 29. 1973." Today in 1996. the pretty, well kept, peaceful country cemetery at the comers of North Avenue and Butler Road quietly offers the final resting place for its residents Sources: The Archives of the Hastings Ban­ ner. The minutes of the Union-Joy Cemetery Circle and Cemetery Association Legal Notices and 19 inches long. GIRL, Hayley Rae VonDietsch. bom at Nor­ thern Westchester Hospital. Mt. Kisco. N.Y. on March 12. 1996 at 6:31 p.m.. weighing 6 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Her parents are Kurt and Christina VonDietsch of Thomwood. N.Y. Welcoming her home was also her big brother. Ryan David, age one. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David H. Sherry of Hastings. Michigan and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raymond VonDietsch of Pleasantville. N.Y. Great-grandparents are Gerry Oldak of Pleasantville. N.Y. and Mr. Loci W. G. Morris of Navarre. Florida. Union Cemetery Board were Luther 1 mz. William Schantz, Walter Soya. N-irman Crase. Jack Love. Keith Roush. Elmer Roush. Charles Oros. Rufus Stanton. Ted McKelvey, and Dak Milkr among many 1405 S. Broadway 616-948-2455 Carnival’s Cruise & Walt Disney World Vacations A GIRL, Tess Marie Kienzle. bom March 16, 1996 at 5:46 a.m. at Bronson Hospital to Todd and Deb Kienzle. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. Tess joins sister. Page and brother. Stefan at home. Magical Gnbmation! BOY, Damon Bradlee. bom at Pennek Hospital on March 16 at 11:29 p.m. to Greg Heath and Julie Gulch. Freeport, weighing 7 lbs., 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. Now the world's #1 cruise line and the world’s #1 resort BOY, Charles Edward, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 16 al 6:05 p.m. to Tom and Michele Reiser. Woodland, weighing 9 lbs.. 714 ozs. and 22 inches long. destination bring you a spectacular 7 day vacation! While on board the SuperLiner FANTASY you'll enjoy exciting nightlife, the largest casino afloat and outstanding food and service. And in Orlando, you'll stay at an on-site Walt Disney World' Resort BOY, Keith Arthur, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 17 at 4:08 a.m. lo Dave and Melissa Orszula. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Lyndsie Jo. bom at Pennock Hospital on March 17 at 7:25 a.m. to Greg and Sallie Stambaugh. Freeport, weighing 8 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 21 Vi inches lung. The Briggs Church in 1996. The school is now a home. GIRL, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 17 at 5:51 p.m to Honesty Peters and Ruben Veh. Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long and have unlimited admission to the seven Disney theme parks. Choose Carnival, a leader in quality cruise vacations! Premier Travel from... $83350* 7105 >0* Arew St M-J7). OMonii (616) 554-0311 Mondry-frtday 830-600 Sirjrdry 1000 -100 HCamival. Till MOST It HI l.\R (Hl IM IJXE !\ THE WOR1JP RrjMcml in ljbr-u *Ralc\ arc per pcrum. double occupancy. plus port charges and gmemment fcci'taie* Saving* are per cabin. ReMnciion* apply �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28. 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: Good for evil? State ef Michigan for the Co—t>' of Barry COMPLIANT ter the Ca—ty •< Barry OffDCJt FOB FUBUCATK) File No 95-685CK HON JAMES H FISHER HEARTLAND INDUSTRIES. INC.. PlointiH. File No 96-073 CH THOMAS DuMOUCHEl ond GLORIA DuMOUCHEl. husband ond wife. Plaintiffs. ROBERT VAN KEUREN individuolly ond os protidont ol KINGSTON U.S.A.. Inc., ond KINGSTON/U.S.A . Inc jointly ond sovorally. Defendants TO: Robert Von Kouron ond Kingston/U.S.A. Inc. IT IS ORDERED 1. You ore being sued by PlointiH in this Court for tho cost of building moteriols provided lo you by the PlointiH on or obout August 21. 1995 2. You must filo your answer with this Court ond serve it upon tho ottorne- for the PlointiH. or toko such other oction os moy be permitted by low. within 28 days of the date of this Order. 3. If you foil to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for tho relief demanded in lhe PlointiH s Complaint. 4. A Claim of Lien also has been filed by the PlointiH ond a Default Judgment may result in tho foreclosure of your real property located In Barry County. 5. A copy of this Order shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks In this county. James H. Fisher. Circuit Court Judge K. David Sawyer. Attorney for PlointiH 4790 Cascode Rd. S.E. Grond Ropids. Michigan 4954b (816)975-3193 (4/4) FREDIAC CHECKERING Defendant MICHAEL J TUMMINO JR. (P2I618) Attorney lor PlointiH 311 East Main Street Lowell. Michigan 49331 (616) 897 5931 NOW COMES Plaintiff. Thomas DuMouchel ond Gloria DuMouchel, by ond through their attorney. Michoel J. Tummino. Jr., ond states as follows: 1. Tho amount In controversy exceeds 510.000 00. 2. MaintiH* oro adults ond residing in tho City of Delton. Sorry County. State of Michigan. 3. That tho Defendant's address and whereabouts are unknown. 4. PlaintiHs bring this oction pursuant to MCR 3.411. 5. The land in question is In the Township of Orleans. Ionia County, ond State of Michigan, ond described os follows: Township of Orleans. Town 8 North. Range 7 West, Section X. Com at SW cor of Sec. th N 203.0769 ft. E 869 88 ft. S 203.0769 ft. W 869.88 ft to pob. exc S 165 of W 264 ft thereof IX (XX 000 080 00 87 6. On March 29. 1993. the PlointiH s received a deed under Section 131. Ad. 206 Public Acts 1093 as amended from the Stale ol Michigan on a fox sale. Copy of said deed is attached hereto ond in­ corporated herein as Exhibit “A". 7. That the Defendant s husband (or ex-husband) has already executed a Quit Claim Deed for his In­ terest to the PlaintiHs. Copy of said deed is attach ed hereto ond incorporated herein as Exhibit "B". WHEREFORE PlaintiHs proy that 1. Tho title to the property bo ordered In tho name of the PlaintiHs foe simple. 2. Any title inconsistent with the PlaintiHs* In­ terest bo declared null ond void. 3. That any persons claiming under current title to property be ordered to hove no right, title or In­ terest whatever in or to the land or any pari of It. and thot PlointiH be given leave to cause that order to be recorded in the oHke of the register of deeds. 4. Plaintiffs have any other relief agreeable to equity and good conscience. Dated. January 25. 1996 Michael J. Tummino. Jr. (P21618) Attorney for PlointiH 311 East Main St. Lowell. Ml 49331 (616)897-5931 (4/4) HMUCI^MNNOTICC DmmbbB Estate File No 96-21B57-SE Estate of LEWIS G. SALL IE. Deceased. Social Security No. 366-38-2692 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest tn tho estate moy bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Wednesday. April 17. 1996. at 10:30 o.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Honorable Richord H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held on tho petition of Juno Vondonburg requesting thot she bo appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of LEWIS G BALLIE who lived ot 2700 Nashville Rood. Hostings. Michigan 49058 ond who died on March 3. 1996. requesting that the heirs ot low of tho decedent be determined, ond requesting also thot the Will of the deceased dated October 31. 1986. ond codicils dated note, be odmittod to Probote. Creditors of the deceased are notified thot oil cloims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both tho probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. March IS. 1996 Michael J McPh.llips (P33715) DIMMERS McPHILLIPS 6 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 ”*• («U)MM9N — June Vondonburg 3451 Barber Road Host mgs Ml 49058 (3 28) AnnjLanders State of work Dear Ann Landers: You have printed several letters recently about the stale of the American work force. In one column, you said. “Hello. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. Any suggestions?” After three years as the secretary of labor. I’ve learned that how you sec the economy depends on where you sit. Workers tell me every day they live paycheck lo paycheck. They can’t save for retirement. They work two (maybe three) jobs to make ends meet. They juggle work with family. They worry about layoffs, downsizing and sending their kids to college. Although the national economy has caught fire, the gains to many workers have gone up in smoke. This administration has provided the Family and Medical Leave Act. Schoolto-Work apprenticeships for young people and better safeguards for workers’ pensions. Bui we still need a higher minimum wage, skill vouchers for people who must learn new skills, and low-interest college loans. But we cannot do it alone. Parents must turn off the TV and make sure their kids do their homework and stay in school. All working people must seize every opportunity to upgrade their skills. The business community also has a respon­ sibility to treat workers as assets to be developed, rather than costs to be cut. They should - and must - give workers a share of the wealth their hard work has created. My message to your traders is demand more from your elected leaders, from your kids, from yourselves and from your employers. All of us must stand on the side of Americans who want to work hard and play by the rules. Sincerely. Robert B. Reich, Secretary of Labor Dear Secretary of Labor Reich: I was sure you would come through with a fine response, and you did not disappoint. Thank you. Judging dining rue rso. *h>-xiooo-<w In tho matter of Coitlynn Marie Miller. Social Security Number 380-17-1110. TAKE NOTICE On Wednesday. April 17. 1996 at 9:X o.m.. In the probate courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, o hearing will be hold on the petition for change of name of Coitlynn Marie Sto Coitlynn Mario Miller Bowerman. This i of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. n. it* Traci lea Bowerman 867 Wkkwood Way Middleville. Ml 49333 (616)795-4353 (3/28) Dear Ann Landers: I sympathize with “Denver Diner” and others who frequent fine dining establishments, only to find themselves seated next to guests in tank tops and cutoffs. However. 1 feel compelled to explain a few things. For the last 20 years. I have managed various dining establishments across the coun­ try. I have served prtftdems. actors, authors, garage machinists; retail clerks and cab drivers. I’ve served the beautiful, the sloven­ ly. the homely. Republicans. Democrats, the brillant. the ignorant, the rich, the poor, the courteous, the rude, the Armani-clad and the polyester leisure-suited. They all have one thing in common - they enjoy dining out. 1 suggest that Denver lighten up. If he is unable to rise above his judgmental attitude, he should stay home and order a pizza. — Maitre d' in Houston Dear Maitre d’: Beautiful. I wish I’d said that Just say ‘no’? Dear Ann Landers: 1 have seen a lot on TV and in lhe newspapers about a woman’s right LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Right now, Hastings City Bank is offering auto loans on late model cars at the remarkably low rate of 8.75% APR. What’s more...you won’t have to pay any loan fees! Ask your dealer for Hastings City Bank financing or visit your local branch. Either way, act soon. A great rate (and no fees!) like this won’t last forever. Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC Hastings Middle, ill. Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland Default having boon mode in tho condition* of a certain Mortgage made by Lewi* A. Bolton ond Jennifer I. Bolton, husband ond wife. Woodham* Mortgage Corporation, doted Moy X. 1994, recorded May 24. 1994. Liber 605. Pago 887. assigned to Traverse Mortgage Corporation by Assignment of Mortgage dated May X. 1994. recorded Moy 24. 1994. in Liber 605. Pago 893. and recorded in the oHice of the Register of Deeds for tho County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be duo al tho dote of this notice, for principal ond interest, lhe sum of Filth Throe Thousdond One Hundred Seventy Seven and X IX ••*(553.177.33) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by sold Mortgage. or any port thereof, whereby tho power of sale contained in said Mortgage ha* become operative: Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given thot by virtue of tho power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage ond in pursuance of the statute in such cose made and provided, the said Mortgoge will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho premises therein described or so much thereof os moy be necessary ot public auction, to the highest bidder, ert the Barry County Courthouse in tho City of Hostings, ond County of Sorry. Michigan, thot being the place of holding the Circuit Court in ond for said County, on Moy 2. 1996. at 2:00 o'clock in the after­ noon of said day ond said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 9.5% percent interest, legal costs. Attorneys' fees ond also any taxes ond insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sole; which said premise* are desertusd in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit Lot 7 ol Block >8 of Eastern Addition to the City ac­ cording to the recorded plot thereof, o* recorded in Liber 1 of plats, on page 2. The period ol redemption will be six month* from dote of sale. Doted March 18 1996 TRAVERSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee Thomas R Alword Cunningham Davison. Beeby Rogers 6 Alword Atorneys lor Mortgagee Business Address 413 S. Union P O. Box 878 Traverse City. Ml 496850878 (4/18) to say “no” to sex. but what about a man's right? I've never heard any mention of this. After being married for 47 years. I’d like lo know what are MY sexual rights? Clarification Wanted in Edmonton, Alberta Dear Ed.: No one should be obligated to have sex if he doesn't feel like it. Females who aren’t in the mood can fake it. A man. however, for biological reasons rarely has this option, and if he doesn’t feel like it. he shouldn't have to fake h. Gem of the Day: One indication of middle age is the sudden attraction to naps No joy of sex Dear Ann Landers: I am a 22-year-old female. “Jim” and 1 have been dating for two years. Two months ago. I decided be was the num I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. He is kind, considerate, warm, outgoing, athletic, sensitive, handsome — every woman's dream. We are very much in love and are talking about getting married. I believe we have the perfect relationship ex­ cept for cae thing -- sex. I don't enjoy it. Jim is my first partner, so I have no one to compare him with. He blames himself and thinks he is not attractive enough or that I am not really in love with him. No matter bow much 1 try to reassure him. he still has doubts, which is upsetting. I’ve heard “practice makes perfect.” so I've been wearing the poor guy out. Mean­ while. it still doesn't get any better. Can you suggest a solution to this weird problem? I feel like a freak. — No Name, No State Dear No Name: You need to sec a gynecologist and find out if everything in that department is in working order. Sometimes, a simple surgical procedure can make a world of difference. Tell him (or her) what you've told me and don't be shy about asking ques­ tions. If there is no anatomical problem 1 sug­ gest that you consider a few sessions with a sex therapist. Dear Ann Landers: Many of your readers have written to complain that prisoners are be­ ing treated loo leniently and demand that they be made to suffer more severely to atone for their crimes. This is a very understandable reaction, especially on the pan of victims and relatives of victims. But our responses to crime should be based less on emotion and more on rationality. Prison life is at best wretched and degrading. Deliberately making it more so may help to assuage public outrage, but it does nothing to help the victims, nor does it deter crime. In fact, it may be counterproduc­ tive. We must remember that most of the peo­ ple in prison will one day be released. The worse they are treated while they are in, the more angry they will be when they get out. Prison does not make people better, it makes them worse. But while some prisoners are admittedly incorrigible, others can be rehabilitated. Given proper preparation before release, and proper help and guidance afterward, these prisoners can and do become good citizens. It may well be that returning good for evil is not only excellent spiritual advice, but sound public policy as well. - Lafayette HUI, Pa. Dear Lafayette: May your words of wisdom ring loud and clear. I agree wholeheartedly. Not only does your theory make good sociological sense, it is fiscally sound. Do you know it costs as much to keep a man in prison as it does to send a student to Harvard? The criminal justice system in these great United Stales leaves something to be desired. 1 would very much like to bear some plausible suggestions on how we can improve rt. Gem of the Day: A distinguished, white­ haired woman approached Yogi Berra on a warm afternoon in Florida. “Good morning, Mr. Berra.” she said. “You look mighty cool today.” Yogi Berra replied, “Thank you, ma'am. You don't look so hot yourself.” Have trouble sleeping at night a id don't want to get involved in a novel? “A Collection of My Favorite Gems of the Day” is the perfect bed-stand mate. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (th.s includes postage and handling) to: Collection, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562 (in Canada, $6.25). Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, lac. Lake Odessa NEWS The Sunday evening Lenten service will be at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church with Rev. Phil Whipple the host pastor and Rev. Ben Ridder bringing lhe message. This will be at 6 p.m. on Friday following, April 5, lhe Good Friday service will be at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Central's Chancel Choir will sing. Tuesday. April 2. is the dale for Friends of the Library to meet at 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Lakewood schools will have their spring break April 1 to 5. The dinner hosted by Lakewood Christian School will be postponed a week because of Good Friday. Instead it will be on Friday. April 12. Likewise, their May dinner will be a week later because of an activity of the host building. More than 30 members of Ionia County MARSP met at the Commission on Aging building for a catered lunch and business meeting. Sheriff Terry Jungel and retired deputy Don Speckin informed their audience about tlx: rather new victim advocate program now in operation in this county. They have 16 trained volunteers who are prepared to be ad­ vocates of victims of fires, crimes, sudden death of family members and victims of other trauma. As word of their successful handling of situations increases, the calls are coming more often for their help. Sheriff Jungel became acquainted with the program through lhe Michigan Sheriffs Association, of which he is now president after a term as a director. Eight counties have the program functioning and nine others are in the preparation process. At the upcoming national sheriff s con­ ference, the Ionia County staff will make a presentation. The volunteers are there to help victims after the firefighters, police or deputies leave the scene. They respond only to requests. Newaygo and Ottawa arc two of the nearby counties that already have programs. At its March 18 meeting lhe board of direc­ tors of the local historical society settled on a top prize of a trip to Amish Acres at Nappannee. Ind., for the July raffle. The second and third prizes will be cash. The winners will be drawn al Depot Day July 27. The exhibit theme for Depot Day will be the centennial of Michigan's automotive industry. Meantime, the hollyhocks will be for sale on May 10 and 11. Buntings also will be sold on the Cobb premises on Fifth Avenue. Fortner resident llene DuBois is now a pa­ tient at Greenville Hospital's extended care facility. She and husband Charles were residents on the Bay Drive section of Eagle Point following their retirement from a Lans­ ing school. While here they were members of the LOAHS and the Ionia Count) MARSP. After being widowed, she moved to rural Sunton. where she continued to attend MARSP meetings. Lol owners at Lakeside Cemetery are advis­ ed to remove wreaths on tripods by March 31. With warmer weather, the soft gravel drives are very muddy and were roped off last week. Visitors must back out the drives rather than to make a loop to another drive. No bushes or shrubs may be used on the lots. Several of the senior residents of Lake Manor enjoyed a St. Patrick’s day party March 16 in the evening. Their potluck sup­ per included corned beef and cabbage and Irish coffee while tapes of Irish music played in the background Those attending were Dorothy Steward. Ruth Lcpard. Rcinc Peacock. Geraldine Klahn. Mardic Edwins. Dorothy Smith. Gaylia Brooks. Dorothy Williams. Bumetta Coon. Mary and Jeanne Momce. Mabel Kruger. Margaret Shook, Rose Lane. Gladys McLeod and Dawn Dunn. A meal - was delivered to Ella Creighton, who did not feel well enough to attend. Dawn did the serving. Local residents received along with their Ionia Shoppers' Guide Saturday the new issue of lhe Ionia County telephone directory, which carries a wealth of ocher information such as township and county officials, zip codes, numbers of many agencies, yellow W»The official date for breakup of Jordan Lake for 1996 is March 23. Richard Doane, in­ surance agency owner, successfully took his boat from one end of the lake to the ocher on Saturday, even thoguh there were patches of ice here and there. By Sunday even those were gone. The earliest on record since 1955 is March 5 in 1976 and 1983. The latest date is April 13 in 1972. In the Ionia obituary of Donald Bidder. 79. Ardella Pohl of Woodland is listed as one of his five children. The eight-day-old grandson. Charles Ed­ ward. of Tom and Michelle Reiser and Darcy Noyce, bom to David and Shari (Peacock) Noyce of Clarksville on March 9. made his first appearance at Central UMC on Sunday. Charles weighed 9 lbs. l¥t ozs. and Darcy weighed in al 9 lbs. 8 ozs. Several young students from Lakewood Junior High attended a Young Writers’ Con­ ference at Aquinas College Saturday. One of the class sessions was led by news reporter Tom VanHowe and another by an author. The father of Elaine Shuler was taken by ambulance to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Among the Lansing area students named DAR recipients is Renae Carol Anway, daughter of Bert and Helen Anway. who formerly lived in Lake Odessa They have liv­ ed at Webberville since leaving here. Renae is secretary of her chapter National Honor Society, president of Student Council, class co-president. school band officer, and captain of the volleyball team for junior varsity. The Anways have many local relatives The State Journal's honors vollevball team has been named, with Angela Rufner and Jen­ nifer Mitchell named to the All-Area team. This was Angela's fourth year on the team and she helped lead the Viking to their share of the Capital Circuit crown, district and regional ti­ tle and a trip to the Class B quarterfinals. She is a granddaughter of Marie Rufner of Clarksville and of the Rev. Keith and Cora McIver. Jennifer is a junior student, on the all-region and al I-conference selection and a member of last season's Class B All-Area team. Addi Radcliff was named to the Class B team and their coach. Kellie Rowland, was named the top Class B team coach in the Jour­ nal's polling of its panel. Adgate's Funn House now has a window sign "Kelly’s Place.” Sunday. March 31. is the date for two events at one place The annual Genealogy Book Fair with all sorts of history items and supplies on sale at the Lansing Center and elsewhere in the same building on East Michigan is the Antiquarian Book sale with many papers, newspapers, books for sale on a broad range of topics. These events have great appeal to history buffs and collectors. Lakewood Choral Society presented a pro­ gram of sacred music at River Terrace Church in East Lansing on Sunday evening. The choir has 80 voices this year and Dr. Robert Oster is the director. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Benner-O’Keefe plan Aug. 10 wedding Hawkins-Freiberg plan to wed Sept. 14 Mr. and Mr». Lawrence Hawkins of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter. Sarah Elizabeth, to Shane Michael Freiberg, son of Mrs. Sandra Freiberg of Milford. Sarah is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School, and Shane is a 1991 graduate of Milford High School. Both are graduates of Ferns Slate University’s Criminal Justice Program. Sarah is currently employed at St. Vincent’s Home for Children in Lansing, and Shane is currently employed by the Oakland County Sheriffs Department. A Sept. 14. 1996. wedding is planned at Si. Rose of Lima of Hastings. Doug and Barb Benner of Hastings are pleased to announce lhe engagement of their daughter. Cassandra Louise to Ronald Stacey O’Keefe. Ron is the son of Ronald C. O’Keefe of Hastings and Bonnie O’Keefe of Dowling. Cassi is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School She is currently cmplosed at Thor­ napple Valley Community Credit Union. Ron is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and graduated from the National In­ stitute of Technology. He is currently employed at Lowell Engineering as a quality engineer. An August 10. 1996 wedding is planned. Marriage Licenses: Albert A. DeKoster. Plainwell and Sally Ann Devine, Plainwell. David Wayne Ramsey. Hastings and Judy Ann Sarver. Hastings Brent Frederick Eckardt. Lake Odessa and Sandra Lee Thomas. Lake Odessa. Todd Allen Boze, Delton and Pamela Sue Slone, Delton. Michael J. Fields. Middleville and Beth Mary Ledbetter, Caledonia. Kevin Lee Oly, Wayland and Mane Ann Catibog. Wayland David Lee Sensiba. Middleville and Katherine May McGowan. Grand Rapids Groner-Dull to wed in June Mental Health Board to meet The engagement of Roberta L. Groner and Paul A. Dull is announced by their families. Roberta is the daughter of Margaret Groner and the late Robert Groner. Paul is the son of Tony and Sylvia Kidder and the late Terry Dull. Roberta and Paul are graduates of Hastings High School. Roberta is also a graduate of Kellogg Community College and employed at Hastings Manufacturing. Paul is employed by Jim Dull Construction of Hastings. A June 1996 wedding is planned. The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Ser­ vices will be held Thursday. April 4. at 8 a.m. in the conference room. For more information, call Jan McLean at 948-8041. Skillful students, used computers benefit Hastings High School When asked by a friend if the Hastings High School would like some used computers from the Federal Center in Battle Creek. Principal Steve Harbison answered Dwight Neal with an emphatic "yes.” ”Wc never turn down computers.’ he told the Board of Education al its March meeting. What he thought would be a few used machines turned out to be 43 computers that arrived in October. Business education teacher Mary Dawson took charge of the machines. Harbison said. In the business service technical class, two students accepted the task of cataloguing and maintaining lhe mis-matched jumble of equipment in late October. Dawson reported The students got down to work and matched components, pul parts together, even disassembled and reassembled them. They cleaned and inventoried all of the equipment, erased out-dated or inappropriate software and installed their own. she explained. Twelve of the computers were given to the journalism class and were used to help in the publishing of the first issue of lhe school paper Iasi month. Dawson said. Six of the renovated computers will be used in the automotive area, and lhe Business Professionals of America also find lhe new/used computers helpful in designing the work they take to competitions. Daw son said. Wettest: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses Wil not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo delei mined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be pnnted legibly or typed, double-spaced Glcndon and Betty Curtis are home after spending seven weeks al Largo. Fla., with friends They arrived in Woodland last Wednesday The annual pancake breakfast for fanners was held at the Lake Odessa Community Center last Thursday. The Woodland Lions Club cooked and served pancakes with lo­ cally-made maple syrup, custom-made whole-hog sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice lo more than 300 farmers, farm family members and farm workers Twenty-seven companies and organiza­ tions involved with agricultural products or services had displays and representatives on hand lo help the farmers plan their 1996 growing season. They included companies selling seed, agricultural chemicals, fertiliz­ ers. farm equipment, cooperative extension service and farm credit services. A large display of farm machinery was set up in front of the building as well as the displays inside. The Lutheran Women of Zion Lutheran Church held a Lenten Tea last week. Mary Smith welcomed the ladies and led group singing and Alice Morrow read a devotional before the doll program began. Maureen Robinson brought her dolls rep­ resenting women of the Bible and presented a program. She said she started nulling dolls after spending 35 years as a nurse, many of them working in public health. She now runs a green house for her son who has a market in Middleville, and in the fall, she creates ’’Pumpkin World” for lhe children of the area. She has made a baby doll for each of her three granddaughters, now ages 5, 6 and 7. These dolls weigh seven pounds, which is the weight of a real baby. She has also made a hockey player doll for her grandson But the main focus of her doll making for the last few years has been creating dolls to represent women of the Bible. She brought dolls of Eve, Sarah, Rebecca. Ruth. Miriam. Esther. Mary. Elizabeth and Mary Magda­ lene. as well as a doll of Abraham. She is now working on a doll of Hannah. The doll maker starts with poured porce­ lain heads, hands and feet, which she cleans and paints before making the bodies. She also brought all-cloth character dolls, which she allowed the women to handle. Robinson gave a short talk about each character and answered questions from the women. Punch and cookies were served by Mar­ garet Brodbeck after the program closed. Phyllis Baitinger, who had planned the event before becoming ill, was moved to Mary Frccbcd Hospital in Grand Rapids last week for a few weeks of therapy before com­ ing home. Woodland Township’s annual meeting will be held Saturday at I p.m. in the meet­ ing at the fire station on South Main Street. The budget hearing will be at 1:30. This an­ nual meeting is for residents' input; so if you have anything to say or ask about town­ ship board actions or policy, this is the time and place. The fifth Lakewood Ministerial Associa­ tion combined Lenten service was held at Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday evening. Marilyn Oaks played lhe otgan and Betty Curtis lhe piano for a prelude and dur­ ing the service. The evening began with congregational singing of “Lord of the Dance” led by the Rev. Carl Litchfield. An invocation was given by Geri Litch­ field. More congregational singing was fol­ lowed by prayers and readings, and Angie Sarver sang “For What Earthly Reason?” as a solo. The evening’s message was delivered by the Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewobd United Methodist Church. His subject was “Blasphemy." The service was followed by refreshments and fellowship in the church basement. The final service of the series will be held Sunday. March 31 at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church with the Rev. Ben Ridder giving the message. These services begin at b p.m. The combined Good Friday service will be held at I p.m. Friday. April 5, at the tradi­ tional Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. George Speas speak­ ing. The United Methodist Women of Wood­ land United Methodist Church invite every­ Maureen Robinson and some of her dolls at the Zion Lutheran Lenten tea. lowship hall for rolls and coffee and visiting. The regular Sunday worship service with communion will be at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Ben Herring has been encourag­ ing the ladies of tbc church lo get back to the old tradition of wearing hats to church on Easter Sunday. Last year lhe church had 15 ladies in their bonnets. Several others said they had their hat ready but felt they would be the only one wearing one; so thy left them home. Wear you bonnet to church on Easter. Woodland and Welcome Comers United Methodist Churches will hold a joint sunrise service al 7 a.m. and breakfast al 7:45 at the Woodland Church. The regular Sunday morning worship service will be held at Woodland at 9:15 with the Rev. Carl Litch­ field speaking. The Rev. Ken Blaught will speak at Wel­ come comers at 9 a.m. and Litchfield at 11 a.m. Guest speaker Fredrick Althoff will con­ duct lhe Maundy Thursday service and lhe Good Friday service at Zion Lutheran Church. Both will be at 7:30 p.m. The Zion Lutheran Easter docs not include a sunrise service but a breakfast will be held at 8:15 a.m. and the Easier celebration wor­ ship at 10:30 a.m. It is hoped that Rev. Alan Sellman will be able to preach at this service which will be his first after having • Existing Mortgoges • Land Contiocts • BaBoon Payments Due • Past Due loxes • Divorce Settlements • Cosh Out Rental Properties ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 r--------for your insurance <all new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count plus discounts for drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent CAXY UCC AGENCY AM, Horn, UH, Commtrcal ebration. On Good Friday this church will hold a chain of prayer from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is part of a program of constant prayer since Jan. 1 which will continue until Easter Sun­ day morning. This day will be one link in this very long chain. An early Easter service and breakfast will be held 7:45 a.m. From 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.. the “Late Risers" are invited to meet in fel- Experience in all phases of floor covering preferred. This full time position includes some Saturday hours and offers a competitive salary plus benefits. Send handwritten resume to: Ad #453 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 RELIEF COOK Casual Part-time (On Call) First or Second Shift Weekends and Holidays PENNOCK HOSPITAL has a casual pan­ time opening in lhe Dietary Department for a Relief Cook. Experience in an institutional or restaurant kitchen is preferred. Basic math and reading skills are required, as well as good interpersonal skills. Must be able to lift and carry heavy items, to bend and reach, and to work in cool conditions. Please submit application/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-3112 morning snack and fellowship will follow. Several area churches have now announced their holy week and Easter programs. All of the churches will have special Palm Interested ixnson must possess excellent math skills and be able io work well with the public multiple autos, and 50+ one to their annual Lenten Fellowship on Wednesday. April 3. at 9 a.m. The program is “Joy the Mime” with a special message of Love. The musical drama of “Our Savior's Life” is portrayed by Pat Risk. A light Sunday programs at the usual Sunday morn­ ing worship hour March 31. Woodgrove Brethren/Christian Parish Church in Coals Grove will hold a MaundyThursday Love Feast at 6 p.m. A light evening meal Will be served, a feet washing service and communion will follow. The Rev. Willis Stehman will assist in this cel­ sunrise service at 7 a.m., with breakfast following and a 9:30 worship service. The Lake Odessa Christian Reformed church will hold a Good Friday communion service at 7 p.m. on April 5. This church will have an Easter breakfast at 8:15 and an Easter celebration at 9:30 a.m. Everyone should remember that April 7 is not only Easier, but it is also the first Sun­ day in April and therefore, the first day of Daylight Savings Time. If you forget to turn your clock ahead an hour Saturday night, you will be late for any Easter event you wish to attend. Local floor covering retail store is accepting applications for lhe position of estimator /Installation Coordinator. Farmers Insurance Group our St. Edward s Catholic Church will hold an Easter vigil Saturday night at 8 p.m. and Sunday masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Woodbury and Calvary United Brethren Church will hold a combined Easter morn­ ing service at 9 a.m. and a breakfast at 9:30 A later Easter Sunday morning service will also be held at 10:30 at Calvary. Kilpatrick United Brethren will hold a HELP WANTED We Refinance Check open heart surgery in February. Lakewood United Methodist and Lake Odessa Centra] United Churches will hold a combined sunrise service al 7 a.m. with the Rev. Cliff Randall speaking. The combined breakfast will be at Lakewood al 8 a.m. and Lake wood’s regular Sunday morning wor­ ship will be at the usual 9:30. Central United Methodist will hold a Sunday morn­ ing worship service at 10:30 a.m. E.OJE. "PLANNING YOUR ESTATE" Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do to secure the future of those you love. That's why it'S important for you to attend this seminar. Topics Include: • Why is estate planning important? • How Living Trusts Work • What happens to an estate upon death? • Wills 10:00,4:00 or 7:00 p.m. DATE: April 18th PLACE SPEAKERS: County Seat Lounge Mark D. Christensen, Investment Rep. Robert L. Byington, Attorney at Law David H. Tripp, Attorney at Law Tim L. Tromp, Attorney at Law TIME For reservations, please call Edward Jones, R.S.V.P. 945-3553 or 1-800-288-5220 Edward Jones Urw Vortt Sloe* Exchange. inc and Sacirnm wwwior Protecwn Corporator �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 28, 1996 - Page 11 Softball team ready to defend and hit Whenever you balance solid pitching with a potentially good defensive team, softball can be a very easy game. Hastings' softball program this season could be a real sleeper. But. because the Saxons (23-10 Iasi season! are in a new league and graduated a few top-notch players from last year’s team don’t expect everything lo be that easy. "Our defense will be our strong suit and our hilling should improve," Hastings firstyear coach Jill Withcy said. "The league will be a challenge. We will be a good team." Six players who should lead the Saxons arc sophomore Rachel and will sec duty. aLjfirslbasc or in the outfield. Russell it scheduled to play in the outfield Left-handed pitcher Andrea Jones is one other player who should make an impact. Wyoming Park could be the "team to beat" in the O-K White Conference, as they were the best team in the league a year ago Withcy hopes that her team will improve as the season rolls along. "I want our team to be strong, have a good showing at districts and possibly move on from there.” Withcy said. Hastings will play its first three games on the road, startine with Wavland on April 10. Jennings, senior Tammi Kelly junior Jamie Lambeth, senior Rochelle Day and junior Mandy Russell. Young will pla> catcher and in the outfield and gives Hastings plenty of punch at the plate. Jennings, as Withcy describes, is a "real fire bailer" and could be the team’s No. I pitcher. Jennings will also see time at thirdbase Kelly and Lambeth are both solid defensive players. Kelly is projected as a shortstop, while Lainbcth should see action at shortstop and sccondba.sc rv»». ;< nmhahlv ihr tram's nnirkrsl nlnvrr Scholar-Athlete Hastings' varsity softball team includes (front row, from left) Amy Belson, Mandy Russell. Rachel Young, Jamie Lambeth, Tammi Kelly, Janette Jennings, Erin Dudley; (back row) Trisha McKeough. Julie Krebs. Rochett^bay, Jodi Songer, Andrea Jones, Melissa Meaney and Coach Jill Withey. Hastings' Saxons boys trac hopes to leap into OK Whit If you're looking for a jump start to the high school track season, look no further than to Hastings' Tom Pratt. Pratt, a senior, set the school record in the high jump a season ago with a leap of 6-4 1/4. He also rcprescnicd tfce Kevin Cooney and sophomore Tim Rounds. Miller is expected to score points in sprint and relay events. Cooney will run middle distance and take part in distance relays. Rounds is one of the team's top distance in that event. Deven Endres also went lo State for Hastings in 1995. Endres, a junior, qualified for the big meet in the 400. Other top returning athletes to the boys track team are senior Brad m;ii~ placed second at regional;, in the conference and in the Barry County meet. Now that Coach Karl Schwartz' squad belongs to OK White conference, look for Forest Hills Hasliqgs went 7-3 overalrfn 1995 and Hastings High School senior Kelly Ann Bellgraph was honored as the recipient of the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Scholar-Athlete Award for girts gotf at the 1996 MHSAA boys basketball finals at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing on March 23. Shown with Bellgraph are Larry Thomas, executive vice-president of Farm Bureau Insurance which underwrites the program, and John "Jack' Roberts, executive director of the MHSAA. Bellgraph will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Farm bureau Insurance to be used at the Institution of higher leamino she attends this fall. (Photo by Gary Shook) / * f r. Schwartz is mo$t pleased with his numbers. There are 64 out for track this spring at Hastings and along with some new competitors there are a few new coaches. ai Jamie Dixon (hurdls anAmiddle distance) and Marty BuehteffSpfcM. Forest Hills Central wilt be Hastings first opponent on April 11. The Hastings Relays are slated for April 13. Mat leaders Wrestlers from Hastings named to the 1996 J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County teams were (front row, from left) Craig Bowen, Chris Allen, Jamie James, Kevin Morgan; (back row) Justin Waters, Tim Easey and Bill Blair. Bowen, Allen and James were named to the first team, while Morgan, Waters. Easey and Blair were selected on the second team. GIRLS TRACK, continued from page 10 Hastings' boys track team includes (first row. from left) Jim Bailey, Brad Bailey, Josh Warren, Derek Johnson. Jim Storms, Billy Blair. Jeremy Radvansky, Mike Wank. Ben Bowman. Ryan Schnackenberg. Michael McKeough. Ed VanDerMolen; (second row) Richard Holzmuller, Chad Howes. Jake Mix, Brian Eggers. Brad Miller, Tom Pratt. Paul Koutz, Matt Birman, Derek Volte, Pascal Bussman, Kenn Cross. Jesse Barnum, Jason Fuller; (third row) Kenny Thompson, Joe Edger, Josh Lindsay, James Yi, Mike Russell. David Koutz, Carl Smith, Mike Terpening, Eric Fleischer, Todd Rosenberger, Ben Applaley, Tom Edmonds. Justin Yates; (fourth row) Peter Lewis. James Ramirez, Jacob Miller, Beau Barnum, .Ed Youngs. Rocky Wager, Timothy Rounds, Robert Smith. Ryan Willard. Jason McCabe, Jamie James. Chris Olmstead. Ron Uldriks, Devan Endres, Ryan Hawbaker, Seth Bender and Marc Haywood. area's best in that event. Maiville also runs the 3200 relay and does the long jump. Junior Emily Dipen is a solid sprinter for the Saxons, while junior Andrea Dreyer is a talented hurdler. Two sophomores who have shown promise are Anne Burghdoff and Charissa Shaw. Burghdoff is expected to run sprints and compete in the high jump. Shaw runs the mile, the 1600. the 3200 and competes in the 3200 relay. As far as team strengths go. Hoke says that the talent is "spread out quite well" from success stories. The girls were 5-5 in the Twin Valley and won the Barry County meet a season ago. This spring. Hastings will compete in the OK White where Wyoming Park appears to be the team to knock off. Hastings will open on April 11 with a home meet against Forest Hills Central. On April 13 the Saxons will host the Hastings Relays. MalnStreet Savings Bank Gavin Chevrolet • Buick • Geo • Pontiac 945-9561 - Hastings 374-8849 - Lake Odessa On M-37 North of Middleville 795-3318 1 Barry Auto Supply, Inc. Dean’s Napa Wren Funeral Home Plumb’s Valu-Rtte Hastings Banner 122 N. Jefferson. Hastings 948-96% 1401 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-2471 902 W. State. Hast! ngs 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings 948-8051 Moored Land Surveying Farmer’s Insurance Group McDonald’s of Hastings Tom’s Market Delton Pole Bldg. New Location: 117 Maple St.. Delton 623-4275 GARY BEGG 126 5. Michigan • 945-4454 1215 W. State Street. Hastings 241 L State Road. Hastings 945-5372 10036 M-43, Delton 623-3300 Delton Felpausch McLeod Chiropractic Barry County Lumber State Farm Insurance 128 W. Center. Hastings 948-3170 225 N. Industrial Park. Hastings 9450*31 Performance Plus Quick Lube FOOD CENTER 103 N. Grove St.. Delton 623-2389 HASTINGS Brown’s Custom Interiors WORLD S BEST COUNTRY HITS 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings 945-2479 100-1 FM Hastings Manufacturing «” event to event with distance and middle distance races at the top of Hastings' list of 325 N Hanover 945 2491 Welton’s 401 N. Broadway. Hastings 945 5352 945-4921 304 N. Broadway . 948-8046 Complete Machine Shop Service Tour Local Auto Pans Store' 948-8233 430 W. State Street. Hastings 948-8558 PAUL PETERSON 329 W Mill Street. Hastings 948-8001 Arby’s King’s Music Center 4 Star Video 911 W. State Street. Hastings 948-9210 130 W. State Street. Hastings 945-4284 114 Maple St. Delton • 623-5777 4695 M-37. Middleville • 795-2225 Blanlidnstein Pontiac • Olds • GMC Bosley Pharmacy 328 N. Michigan. Hastings 948-8000 118 S. jefferson. Hastings 945-3429 National Bank of Hastings 241 W. State Streel. Hastings 945-3437 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28. 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Ready for spring, well maybe the weather is not Spring has sprung (well sort of). The first official day of springtime was March 20 II was a day — called by some the Vernal Equinox — where people begin to uncover plants, dust off the lawnmower and prepare for another season filled with baseball and other spring-like activities. Well, we did get a quick glimpse of spring, but now the snow has relumed, and the temperatures have blistered back to their familiar (and not very pleasing) standards. Soon the spring sports seasons will start for area high schools. Baseball, softball, boys track, girls track, tennis, golf and soccer all included. Weather plays a big part in how team's arc able to prepare for the spring season. For many squads, the recent cold front has put •hem indoors in hopes of polishing off their skills. Many teams are forced to practice indoors and it can make for challenging preparation as they look towards their season openers. The best part, for me. in preparing for the spring season to start is lhe annual "Picture Day" that helps to usher in the new sports campaign. "Picture Day" at Hastings High was Tuesday and it really was 3 1/2 hours full of fun. It is during an event, such as "Picture Day" that you can learn the most about a team, a coach that you will be working with or a certain athlete in particular. True personalities show through at this time and help to reveal why high school sports are more than just wins and losses. Who knows, you mighi even learn a few nicknames, which athletes might nave futures on-stage or which coaches demand (or) receive lhe most out of their respective team members. Only in spring, can you learn this much stuff Anyways, enjoy your spring (well, sort of) and let lhe games, the meets or the matches begin. •Leslie Crowley, of Hastings, won the 10year-old division of (he 1996 Slate Freclhrow Championship sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Crowley made 25-of25 on March 10 at the competition held in Lansing. Crowley also won lhe Slate Championship in the Elks Hoop Shoot as an 8-year-old two years ago. •If you didn't catch the story in the Reminder this week, Hastings has a basketball team that's going to a national tournament in Knoxville. Tenn. The city's Varsity A squad, which includes seven players from Hastings, two from Middleville and two from Lake Odessa will open play al this event starting on April 5. •It's really too bad that the best two teams in college basketball — Kentucky and U Mass — can't play for lhe title. Instead, the two teams must battle in the semifinal with lhe winner facing cither a surprising Syracuse team or a sleeper in Mississippi Stale. Maybe it's time for the NCAA to start a brand new system where they re-seed lhe Final Four teams once lhe tournament reaches the Final Four. It makes a lol of sense, doesn't it? Talk to you soon. Defense, youth obstacles for Hastings Saxons’ soccer team Soccer. like many other sports, is a game of'offense and defense Hastings* Coach Doug Mepham is not so worried about his team's offensive talent this season, but lhe defense is a totally different story Mepham. who is in his llth campaign coacL.ng soccer at Hastings and his second w ith the girls' program, says his team could be a real underdog if lhe defense holds up. "If there is an underdog, it could be Hastings." Mepham said. The Saxons were 9-3-1 a season ago and ended the year with a loss to Plainwell in districts Most of lhe offense returns from that team, including Sarah Mepham. Summer Gillons. Rebecca Mepham and My lea dcUua. Sarah Mepham is a junior forward who notched 11 goals. Gillons. a sophomore forward, tied Sarah Mepham with II goals. Rebecca Mepham. a junior center-half and Mylca dcGoa. a sophomore sweeper, arc dcsc. ibed by their coach as real workhorses. "All arc definite athletes." Coach Mepham said of the four. East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Central arc considered to be the best soccer teams in the OK White, but don't forget Hastings' varsity girts soccer team includes (first row) Katie Willison; (second row. from left) Stephanie Jiles, Sarah Mepham. Megan Pierce. Sarah Hayes. Sarah LaJoye. Laura McKinney. Traci Heffelbower, Lisa Cooklin; (third row) about Hastings if the defense comes around. Still the team is young. Hastings has four juniors on the squad and the rest are all sophomores "We have a lot of inexperience at defense." Coach Mepham said. "We lost all of our defense; being so young I would be happy for .500." Mepham said. The first game for the soccer team is April 9 when they host the Wildcats of Wayland. Michelle McCausey. Mylea deGoa, Rachel Nystrom. Jenny Norris, Rebecca Mepham. Summer Gillons, Amber Mikolajczyk, Chiaki Yamaguchi, Andrew Mepham and Coach Doug Mepham. D-K’s best grapplers - (pictured left) Five Delton wrestlers were chosen for the 1996 J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County teams (front row. from left) GJ. HteWr.'Joe Daniels; Robert Isom: (back row) James Vickery and Dan Smith. Daniels, Isom and Vickery were named to the first team, while Hicks and Smith were selected to the second team. YMCA of Barry County Corporate Gaines Pennock Hospital Tennis Doubles RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING and MEETING on PROPOSED NEW ZONING ORDINANCE and NEW ZONING MAP Spring lift Ed Youngs and Rocky Wager, members of the Hastings boys track team, pose for the camera during 'Picture Day* on Tuesday. City of Hastings Position Available Job Title: DEPUTY CITY CLERK/TREASURER Desirable Qualifications for Employment: Considerable knowledge ot modem office procedures and prac­ tices to perform a variety of counter, record keeping and other clerical duties. Knowledge of the policies and regulations governing clerical activities in the City Clerk's office to accurately perform official election, counter and record keeping functions. Skill in operating a typewriter, word processor, computer and other standard office equipment. Skill n establishing and maintaining effective working relation­ ships with fellow employees and the general public. Ability to work effectively with numbers. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to see well to perform work. Ability to hear welt to perform work. Required Training and Experience: Required education includes high school education including courses in business, accounting and data processing or equivalent college training. Three to Five years experience is required, with local government experience preferred. Surety bond also required: and notary public certification preferred. A valid Michigan driver's license Is also required. Anyone interested should submit a resume and cover letter to the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Resumes will be accepted until 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 5, 1996. A full job description is available in the City Clerk's office. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting on April 17. 1996, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, located at 2461 Heath Road commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this hearing/meeting include, in brief, the following: 1. A proposed new Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance establishing various zoning districts, provisions and regulations, pursuant to 1943 Public Act 184. as amend­ ed. The proposed new Zoning Ordinance includes, among other things, definitions of various terms and words used in the ordinance; regulations and minimum standards for the use and protection of lands and structures within each zoning district, and of general applicability throughout the Township; provisions governing special exception, uses; provisions relating to site plan review; regulations concerning signs, and parking and loading spaces; regulations pertaining to nonconforming uses, building/structures and lots, provisions concerning a Zoning Board of Appeals; and provisions concerning ad­ ministration and enforcement ol the Zoning Ordinance, including violation and penalty provisions. This proposed new Zoning Ordinance also incorporates by reference a new Zoning Map of Rutland Charter Township. This proposed new Zoning Ordinance is In­ tended to completely replace the existing Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted and from time to time amended. 2. A proposed new Rutland Charter Township Zoning Map. which accompanies and Is made part of the proposed new Zoning Ordinance, showing the locations and boun­ daries of various zoning districts established in the proposed new Zoning Ordinance This proposed new Zoning Map is intended to completely replace the existing zoning map as originally adopted and from time to time amended 3. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed new Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed new Rutland Charter Township Zoning Map may be examined by contacting the Township Clerk at any time during regular business hours maintained by the Township offices and by appointment from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/mceting and may further be examined at the heanng/meelmg. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments regarding the above­ referenced matters may be submitted to the Township Clerk prior to the heanng/meeting and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the heartng/meeting The Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any portion of the proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map at or following the heanng/meetmg and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to be heard with respect to these matters. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser vices at the meeting/heanng to individuals with disabilities, such aj signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk al the address or telephone number designated below RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Roger Vilmont. Chairman Men Division II — Barry Co. Health Care Of­ fices. first place; Hastings City Bank, second; Hastings Fiberglass Products, third; Viatec, participation. Division III — Hastings Area Schools #1, first; Hastings Area Schools f2. participation (second place); Flexfab. second; Hastings Manufacturing, third; E. Tyden/V iking. Hastings Mutual, Bradford-White, and Pen­ nock Hospital, participation. Women Division I — Main Street Savings Bank (competed in Division II), third place. Division II — Hastings City Bank, first;’ Viaiec. second. Division III — Hastings Area Schools fl. first place; Hastings Area Schools f2. Par­ ticipation (second place); Flexfab. second; Hastings Mutual, third place; Pennock Hospital fl. Pennock Hospital f2, participation. YMCA-Youth Council Hockey Standings Adult Floor Destroyers....................................................... 5-0-0 Avengers.......................................................... 1-1-3 Hackers............................................................ 2-2-1 Kow Pattie.......................................................1-2-2 Cappon Oil...................................................... 2-1-2 Computer Dugout......................................... 0-5-0 Results Destroyers 9 vs. Kow Patties 5: Cappon OU 8 vs. Computer Dugout 2; Avengers 5 vs. Hackers 5. Education? Retirement? Peace ol Mind? You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-8OMUS BOND 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (618)948-1’94 Atntatl *- aan ^ayii �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28. 1996 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Lockshop 37-19; Viking 37-19; Consumers Concrete 34-22 Neighbors 32 1/2-23 1/2; Black Sheep 31-23; Advanced Commercial Printing 28-28; Hastings Bowlers 27-29; Pin Seekers 23-31; Lammo's Clowns 24 1/2-31 1/2; Bye 4-48 Mens High Games & Series R. Reed 213-396; S. Guy 173-450; G. Haute 234-399; G. Heard 244-601; J. Phillips 162-462; M. Davis 220-533; M. Kuhlman 194-489; K. Mayhew 175; M. Zimmerman 176-498; M. Christiansen 172; B. Johnson 189. Womens High Games & Series S. Bowman 181; F. RuthrufT 202-567; L. Blakley 193-470; V. Brown 173-428; P George 153-400; I. RuthrufT 182; B. Sexion 167-460 Bowlerettes Kent Oil 63-37; Hecker Insurance 36M-43K; Carlton Center Excavating 48H-5IM; Dorothy’s Hair Styling 48-52; Bennett Industries 47-33; D.J. Electric 37-63. Good Cion and Series — J Penengill 142; J. Decker 192-511; M. Garber 180-499; L Dawe 171-485; B. Schultz 144; B Hathaway 190485; T Redman 134-359 . Friday Nile Moose Mixed Three Pomes 79; 9 and a Wiggle 74; Get ■Lucky’s 7356; Sears Service 67; Workin On II '66: Heads out 64; Odd Balls 61; Ten Pins 58 H; Big O's 56W; Rusty Four 56; Middle Lakers 33; Gillons 53; Laie Comers 52; Four Rs 51; Gutter Dusters 47U; Keglers 45K; Four Stan 45; Rocky Four 41H. ’ Mm High Gms and Series — E. Keeler 247-674; B. Madden 224-617; J. Barnum 232- 626; R. Robbins 200-549; B. Keeler 233- 613; C. Purdum Jr. 237-607; C. Purdum Sr. 252-597; R. Roush 200541; J. Kasinsky 207-566; M. Kasinsky 211; B. Heath 232; M. McKee 233; D Keilor 213; D. Tinkler 161; A Taylor 233. Womens Hteh Game and Series — B. Hughes 224 381; S. McKee 229-565; J. Lydy 166490: J Kasinsky 158451. S. Hilden br.ndi 197494; S. Sanborn 204-509; S. VanDenburg 200; M. Garber 185; V. Green 187; K. Sean 161; E. Johnson 190; R. Bnunmel 169; B.J. Jacobs 129. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 701545 W; Hastins Bowl 67K48M; Varneys 65W-5OW; Bosleys 63-53; Hummen 61M-54H; Leftovers 59W-56W; Lucky Shots 59M-36M; LeHarves 59-57; Valley Really 55-61; Bye 19-97. Goad Cemra and Series — M. Atkinson 200535; S. Sebastian 191-505; K. Thomason 184484. S Salazar 186426. D Culler 148431; N. Totten 177429; A. Boniface 135-374; M. Dull 133-372; M. Steinbrecher 130367; J Piper 156-348; F. Schneider 177; I. Lewis 177; F. Ruthruff 169; L Rulhndf 160; S. Lambert 157; P. Godbey 149; B. Nor­ ris 143; B. Sexton 135; B. Bodo 121. Wednesday P.M. F.H Parties 75W40W; Varney’s 72164315; Misfits 66-50; Eye and Eat Spec. 58-58; Nashville Chiro 57-59; Hair Care Center 5660; Lifestyles 52M-63M; Mace’s Ph. 49K-66M; Valley Realty 47W-68W: H A S Machine 45H-TOW. High Games and Series — S. Pennington 200507; M. Matson 180500; T Christopher 175495; C. Watson 177456; J Johnson 181426; D. Brewer 153405; D. Bums 155448. R Murphy 190433; J. Doster 163441; W Purchis 149421; B Estep 158408; B. Vrogindewey 166-389; C. Trum­ bull 130 384, M. Haywood 84-234; L. Elliston 199; B Hathaway 188; J. Doster 169; E. Ulrich 176; B. Norris 169; M. Brim­ mer 156; J Penengill 147. Recreation BcwUng League 83 Freeport Elevator 36; Fairchilds 34.5; Cross' Country Homes 29; “srder-Warner 27.5; Barry Automotive 27; Carlton Center Execavtting 26; and Woodland Boys 22. Goad Games aad Scrim - M. Cross 534; T. Westbrook 551; S. Anger 521; J Buehler 532; L Brummel 212-542; B. King 228-557; R. Wieland 521; J. Zink 555; J. Osborne III 202-533; R Fay 221-568; K. Greenfield 518; D. Lambert 519. Senior Citizens Beckwith 67*-48*; Woodmansee 64-52; Brewer 63-53; Jesick 61%-54*; Hall 61-55; Kuempel 61-55; Snyder 59*-56*; Moucoulis 59-57; Colvin 56*-58%; Schhchter 56*-58*; Friend 56-60; Nash 56-60. Otu 53H-62*; Brodock 53-63; Dowding 52-64; Richardson 52-64. Ladies Good Games and Series - M Dull 152-409; G Denny 172-420; S. Penn ington 182-523; N. Moucoulis 160; K. Colvin 173-4*5; Y Markley 182-475; A. Lethcoe 159-413; L. Wellman 178-402; G. Potter 175-462; B Estep 192-477; R. Kuempel 162-433; L Lehman 181-454; M Weiland 202-489 Mem Good Games and Series - W Brodock 217-512; B. Terry 221-555; W Woodmansee 223-594; J. Dull 20CMS2; R Schlachter 181; J. Beckwith 188-414; J. Mercer 174-446; A. Brewer 160435; G. Forbey 175-486; C. Haywood 176487; L. Markley 147400. R Mason 170400. Sunday Night Mixed B S cn 66-38; Die Hards 65*-46%; Load Hogs 6547; Thunder AEey 62-50; Holey Roden 6246; Really Rooem 6143; Alley Cats 59*-48*; Rebels 58-50; Misfits 55*-52*. Fearsome 4 53-55; Rednecks 53-59; Freemans 52-56; Beginners Plus 51 *-56*; Dynamites 48-60; Short N Sweet 46-58; Get Along Gang 45*-62*; Tasmamac s 36*-7l*; Friends 36-72. Womens High Games and Series — S Sanborn 231-564; M Bnggs 222-562; D VanCampen 186-507; V. Miller 193475; T. Huey 179473; N Taylor 154430; M Bowman 160425; A. Hubbell 142409; R Corns 151-367; J. Highsmith 135-353; L. Barnum 224; E. Hammontree 192; D. Lambeth 177; K. Sutfin 169; P Eye 158; D Smith 157; S. Snider 156; L. Beyer 149. Saxons ready to take to the courts Mens High Games and Series — C. VanHouten 231-655; D Barnes 269-640; B Rentz 235-613; S Sanborn 221-570; K. Hammomree 229-556; K. Bushee 202-524; K Beyer 180-508; R. Craven 188495; V. Dezess 169477; B. Miller 177477; J Delaat 208; J. Barnum 208; D. Vickers 201; K. Lambeth 200; R. Bowman 188; C. Armstrong 176; T. James 167. Monday Mixers Hartzler Tours 6840; Girrbachs 6341; Three Ponies 63-51; Rowdy Girls 53-51; Mr Bruce's 52-52; Babes and Bats 51 *-56*; Hastings Bowl 5O*-53*; T.M Lassies 50*53*; Michelob 50-54; Southshore Salon 50-54; Kelley's Keglers 48-56; Dewey's Auto 36*-67*. High Games — E Johnson 200 F RuthrufT 190; B. Davenport 181; P. Snyder 172; D James 166; M. Moore 163; P. Bowerman 155. High Series - M Snyder 547; S. VanDenBurg 543; E Johnson 530; H. Hewitt 508; V. Pierson 506; D. Skinner 500. Thursday Angels NAPA Giris 7640; Nashville Chiro 7442; Styles-R-Us 7145; Outboard Inn 7046; Melaleuca Inc. 69*-46*; Mitchcr-T 56*-59*; Hastings Bowl 56*-59*; Edward D. Jones 56*-59*; Morrow Roofing 50-66; Riverside 42-74; Bobs Grill 40-76; Stefanos 36-80. Good Gaines and Series - L Aspey 202-328; L Hewitt 205; B. Cuddahee 187; J. Lewis 172; C. Burpee 200-502; S. Dunn 165; L. Tilley 190-524; L. Miller 148; T Redman. D. Banimus 183; J. Fisher 164-446; S. Varney 177; P McCollum 212-535; T. Soya 168-469; L. Watson 163; L. De Long 194-520; C. Grinage 163-471; P. Wright 174; S Bachelder 164467; D. Stains 178490; K. Corns 167468; R. Perry 196; M. Eason 169467; L. Potter 189499; K. Kuhlman 164431; C. Gales 165456; B Moody 266-655; P Fisher 190; P Arends 172491; C. Curtis 156; L. Watson 204. Volleyball SCORES Hastings’ boys tennis team includes (front row, from left) Matt Bradley. Mike Krueger, Phil Gole, Aaron Baker, Jim Robbe. Jon Styx. Tom Goggins, Damian deGoa; (back row) Last year. Hastings* tennis team was strong in singles. This season, the Saxons appear lo have a balance — in both singles and doubles play. So look out — OK White foes. Two seniors. Damian deGoa and Jim Robbe. and a junior Casey King headline the Hastings* team. deGoa played No. 2 singles last season, while Robbe started at No. 3. King also saw action al singles, playing at No. 4. Ben O'Mara will see action in singles or in doubles and Mike Krueger is slated for time in doubles. Hastings* best doubles squad could be a family affair as brothers Jeff and Steve Storrs will team up probably at No. I doubles. "This year things are a little brighter as we have a little more balance." second-year tennis coach Rich Pohja said. Hastings finished a little .500 in the Twin Valley in 1995. but will face new challenges in the OK White this spring. Pohja said that Forest Hills Central and East Grand Rapids should have the advantage when the spring season finally lakes court. One new change to the tennis season is the fact that teams will play four times in singles and in doubles per match. This means that tics, beXweetfMD battling teams, could occur and more athletes will be able in participate, according to Coach Pohja. Coach Rich Pohja. Steve Storrs. Jeff Storrs, Teague O’Mara Casey King. Ben O’Mara. Zach Deming and Adam Bancroft. ’ RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND AU OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS TO: PLEASE TAKE IX3TICE thaf the Township Board of the Charter Township ol Rutland accepted a proposed ordinance at a regular meeting held at the Township Hall on February 14, 1996, which Ordinance will be considered fa adoption at the April 10,1996 regular meeting of lhe Township Board. The proposed Ordinance pro­ vides as follows: AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AND COLLECT CHARGES FOR INCIDENTS INVOLVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Adopted: Effective. An admance to establish charges fa Township emergency senrices responding to an incident involving hazardous materials under Public Act 102 of 1990 (Compiled bw 41.806a) and lo provide methods fa collection of such charges. THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND CHARTER, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: An ordinance lo protect the Townshgi tram incurring extraordinary expenses resulting from the utilization ot Toemstxp resources to respond to an incident involving hazardous materials by authorizing the Township Board to mpose charges to recover reasonable (nd actual costs incurred by the Township a its authorized fir» department la responding to calls fa assistance in connection with a hazardous materials release SECTION n DEFINITIONS TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of WATER PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total area within the proposed special assessment district, and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to extend public water mains and appurtenances thereto to serve properties along a portion of Doster Road within the Township, and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefltted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above mentioned improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost tnereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: West halt of the Southwest quarter and South fractional part of the West half of the Northwest quarter of Section 30. Also Lol One of the Ptat of B-Z Bees Acres, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received engineered plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction in the amount of 867,700.00, has pieced the same on file with the Township Cleric, and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to create the aforedescribed Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petitions for the improvements to be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, cost estimate, special assessment district and Petitions may be examined at the Office of the Township Ceric from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the wnount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her •gent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not bo required PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the Improvement are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty percent of the total land area within the proposed special assesment district, the project cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty percent of the total land area within the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment and estimate of costs will be held at lhe Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 South Norris Road within Prairieville Township commencing at 7:30 p.m. on April 10. 1996 At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment Distnct. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Prameville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired ano audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days* notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Normajean Campbell, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Nonis Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 a. b. c. ’Hazardous materials’xidude. but are not krrxted to a chemeal that s a contousUMe liquid, a flammable gas. explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable reactive a water reactive. Tteiease’means any spiflmg. leatang. pumpmg. poumg. emrtting. Sschargeig. injectmg. leaching, dumping « deposit into the environmant. -Responsible party- means any ndwidual. (inn. corporalton. association, partnerahip. commercial entity, consortium, joint vanturs, government entity a any other legal enti­ ty that is responses tor a release of a hazardous material, either actual a threatened. or b an owner, tenant occupant or party si control of property onto which a from which hazardous materials are released. SECTION 111 CHARGES IMPOSED UPON RESPONSIBLE PARTY Where the Township and/or a lire protection service contracted by the Township responds to a can fa assistance in connection with a hazardous materials release, actual costs incurred by lhe Township or the fire protection senrice responding to such a call Shan be imposed upon responsible parties, including, but not limited to: a. Fees lor each ponper required, is tie opeion of the olficar in command, to stand by toe hazardous materials incident tor each hour, or fraction thereof, that the pumps are ecterated. b. Fees tor each water tender requred. in toe epinion ot toe officer in command, to stand by toe hazardous materials madent c. Hourly lees lor each additional Townshrp contracted Are department vehicle requred. in the opinion ol toe officer in command, to ba ubkzed in raspoodmg to toe hazardous materials modern. d. Al personnel-related costs meurrsd by the Townstxp directly or mdreeby through a be sennee contract or otherwise as a result ol responding to toe hazardous materials madent. Such costs may include, but era not Irmrtod to. wages, salaries and fringe benefits and insurance la full-time and part-time lira lighters: overtime pay and relat­ ed fringe benefit costs kx hourly employees, and lira run leas paid to on-cafl lira fil­ ers Such personnel related cherges shall commence after the first hour toat the lira department has responded to the hazardous materials incident, and shall conbnue until personnel have concluded hazardous materials incident related responsibilities e. Other expenses incurred by the Township in responding to toe hazardous materials incident, including but not limited to. rental a purchase of machinery, eqiapmant. labor, consultants, legal and engineering lees, and toe replacement costs rotated to disposable personal protection equipment, extinguishing agents, supplies, water pur­ chased from municipal waler systems and meals and refreshments tor personnel while responding to toe hazardous materials incident t. Charges to toe Townstxp imposed by any local, state or federal government entities related to the hazardous materials modern. g. Costs meurred in accounting for al hazardous material modern-related expenditures, mtiudmg bang and coaartoi costs. SECTION IV BILUNG PROCEDURES Foaowmg toe conclusion ot the hazardous materials modent. toe fire chief shall submit a detailed listing ol al known expenses to toe Townslap dark who shall prepare an nvoca to the responsible party lor payment The cterir’s mvoce shal demand full payment within toirty (30) days ol receipt of the bill Any additional expenses toat become known to the fire chief follow­ ing toe transmittal of the bill to toe responsible party shal be billed in toe same matter on a sub­ sequent bill to toe responsible party For any amounts due toat remain unpaid after thirty (30) days, toe Township shall impose a late charge of one percent (1%) per month, or fraction toere- SECPONV OTHER REMEDIES The Township may pursue any other remedy, or may msttute any appropriate action or pro­ ceeding, m a court of competent joisdeeon to cofled charges imposed under this ordmance The recovery of charges imposed under tors ordinance doos not effect toe vakdrty or enforce­ ability ol toe balance of tors ordinance when shal ramam in M force and effect SECTION VI SEVERABILITY Should any provision or part ol the within ordmance be dedared by any court ot competent jurisdebon to be swaM or unenforceable, toe same sriafl not oiled toe validity or enforceabrlrty ol the balance ol this ordinance which shall remain m ful lorca and effect SEcnoNvn EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFUCTMG ORDINANCES This ordinance shal take effect immediately upon pubkeabon following adoption. Al ordinances or parts ol ordinances m conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Rutland Charter Township Barbara Bedford. Clerk �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28. 1996 Second-grade authors feted in special tea Four new second-grade authors were honored in a tea iwo weeks ago in Cindy Bender's room at Southeastern Elementary. Authors were Katie McKinney, with "My Friends and Me;" Krystal Wait, with "Horses;" Kelly Wilson, with "ABC Book;" and Josh Johnson, with “The Richest Pirates.” Friends and relatives were invited to join the class as authors read their hooks. After­ ward. everyone enjoyed pop and cookies. Authors (from left) Katie McKinney, Krystal Wait, Kelly Wilson ond Josh Josh Johnson shows the class his illustration. Johnson. Communication from...CONGRESSMAN HHS Symphonic Band to play at WMU The Hastings High School Symphonic Band Friday will perform at the Western Michigan University Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music. This prestigious conference, in its 28lh year, is held annually at WMU to promote the advancement of quality wind and percussion literature. Each year two high school bands are invited to perform at the conference in Miller Auditorium on Western’s campus In addition to the Hastings band, the Plymouth-Canton Symphonic Band will be performing. There will also be performances by the WMU Symphonic Band. Jazz Or­ chestra. and Wind and Percusion Faculty, as well as a grand finale concert by an All-Star Band made up of high school students from throughout the state. Hastings will be represented in the All-Star Band by senior Sharyn Kauffman on clarinet, and junior Josh Hill on tuba. Another tradition with the conference is the presence of a different guest composer each year. This year the guest composer will be Dr. Jack Stamp, who will preside over each concert, as each ensemble performance will include at least one of his compositions. The Hastings Band will perform Sump’s composi­ tion tided "Canticle." An added highlight to the Hastings concert will be a guest solo appearance by french hornist. Jennifer Welch, a resident of Hastings and teaches many of the Hastings band students privately. Welch also has strong ties to WMU. where she is a graduate assistant in horn performance and music theory. Original ly from Lapeer, she has a bachelor of music education degree from Cedarville College in Cedarville. Ohio. The Hastings Symphonic Band will appear at I p.m. Friday. March 29. at Miller Auditorium. AU performances al the con­ ference are free admission, and the public is encouraged to attend. The Hastings band is under the direction of Joseph P. LaJoye and Joan L. BosserdSchroeder. NICK SMITH The President’s budget The President’s latest budget proposal, his eighth since assuming office, suffers from the same problem as all his ocher budgets — a lack of true entitlement reform. Because of this, his budget will spend $357 billion more and tax $232 billion more over seven years than the Republican budget he vetoed. It will also increase the federal debt by $638 billion, which is $123 billion more than the vetoed Republican budget. This might lead one to question whether the 1994 Republican victory in the Congress has made much of a dif­ ference. In my view, this is looking at lhe glass as half-empty. The lu4th Congress has actually made an enormous difference because it has turned the tide and stopped our movement down what F.A. Hayek called "the road to serfdom.” The President’s budget does balance in the year 2002. although much of this is accoun­ ting fiction, with 70 percent of the deficit reduction occurring in 2001 and 2002. The President’s 1993 budget had $200 billion deficits as far in the future as can be estimated. In his 1993 testimony before our budget committee. White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta said that he hoped that by the year 2003 the budget deficit would be at $70 billion per year. We have now reframed the debate. Today, no one is talking about anything other than balancing the budget by the year 2002 — except some of us who talk about balancing it sooner. For the first time since the entitlement society began some 60 years ago, Congress is dealing with reforming them. The House and Senate have passed welfare reform, which the President vetoed, and Medicare and Medicaid reform, which were also vetoed. The privatization of Social Security, so workers own and invest their own retirement funds, is being seriously considered in the Congress and debated in the mainstream press. Citizens need to remember that the founding fathers designed our governmental system to make it difficult for sudden changes in law to occur. That is why they created a bicameral legislature and required presiden­ tial signature for legislation to become enacted. While this may have made it difficult to expand the scope of government, deciskxiby-decision compromises over several decades have resulted in a bloated federal bureaucracy. Now the sifeguards work against us as we try lo reduce the scope of government. The House of Representatives can be changed every two years, but only one-third of the Senate may be changed every two years. The President can be changed only every four years. The answer to those who have been disappointed that the 104th Con- Josh Hill and Sharyn Kauffman will play with the All-Star Bands Friday at Western Michigan University. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 26,1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice >s hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a pubic hearing on April 22, 1996 at 7:30 P.M. In the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings Michigan The subject of the public hearing will be the consider­ ation of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: HOUSE FOR SALE By Pennock Hospital 942 W. Green Street Bids accepted until noon April 29,1996 House to be removed from site no later than June 30,1996 For bid specifications contact: Administration Pennock Hospital 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-3451 What's another word for Quality? MAP CHANGE • A2-96 BARRY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET APRIL 2, 1996 Barry Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the township proposed budget for fiscal year 1996-1997 at the Township Han 155 E. Orchard, Delton at 7:00 p.m. April 2 1996. Respectfully. Sec. 30. Johnstown It could be Performance. Lots 11 thru 17. Daisy Hill Plat in Sec. 30, Johnstown Twp T1N, R8W (See outlined area on map.) This map is a por­ tion of the Official Zoning Map of Johnstown Twp . Barry County. Michi­ gan All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing. will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Th* Count, ot Berry will provida necessary auiiUwy and services. such as s>cre-s tor 'M n«ar>ng impaired and aud<o tapes ot printed materials t>emg considered at lhe meeting, lo mdtvtduats wilh disabilities al lhe meelmgthearing upon ten (10) days notice lo the Count, of Barr, Individuals with disabilities ’equirinrj auxiliary aids or services should contact lhe Count, ot Barr, by writing v call the following Michael Brown County Xdmm'strator ?20 W Stale Street. Hasting*. Michigwi 4J0M teiet The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 am to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m .) Monday thru Fnday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948 4830 for further information Nancy L. Boersma, Berry County Clerk It could be Skilled. It could be Service. Manpower. William B. Wooer. Supervisor Debra Perry. Clerk FREE Admission FREE Autographs FREE Psrking COIN, STAMP COMIC & CARD SHOW Sports ■ Non Sports ■ POGS ■ Suppl.es . Memorable Recruiting and retaining the very best people. Developing tools and programs that help us provide you the perfect match of worker to work. Striving for continuous improvement. These arc just a few of the reasons Manpower is the world’s largest employment and staffing service. FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY MARCH 29-30-31 ( DETROIT TIGER STARS APPEARING Saturday 1 pm - 3 pm Willie Horton Sunday 1 pm - 3 pm Gates Brown Manpower. Another word for Quality. Apply Today!! Hastings LANSING MALL 127 North Market Street Hastings. Ml 49058 1616) 948-3000 Call for an appointment today! ) Saginaw Highway (M-43) m Lansing ■ • • • KE PR MOTIONS-OUR .. . . • .... - • ’• gress has not been able to pass into law as much of the agenda that lhe 1949 revolution anticipated, is to understand these safeguards. If the 104<h Congress had Andrew Jackson as President, the balanced budget would have been signed into law, the welfare. Medicaid and Medicare reforms would have been enacted. the balanced budget amendment would now be before the state legislature, and the tax cuts would have been enacted. Seen in this way, this presidential debate is not a partisan one, in terms of parties. It is a debate about where America is headed. The only way to enact the agenda of a reduction in the size of government is to elect a House, a Senate, and a president that believe in reform­ ing the entitlement society. This Congress has made that first great step of creating foil and open discussion and has changed the tone of the debate. There will be many Democrats as well as Repubtcans that will be running on this new agenda in this fall’s election. We shoulc. remember the famous book of Leonard Read. "Ideas Have Consequences" — because they do. MKVBCC FILE NO. 96-2U6-CH Clarence E. Haute ond Alka R. House. PlointiH. Joy L. Smith and Sadie Smith. Unknown Heir*. Devisee*. Assign* and Claimant* of Joy L. Smith ond Sadia Smith; and Joon Bravoto. Defendants. Attorney for Plaintiff: David M. Koon* (P39X0) 214 N. Broadway Hotting*. Ml 49056 (616) 946-9407 ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE At a session of told court, hold in the City of Hotting*. County of Barry. State of Michigan. on thi* 22nd day of March. 1996 PRESENT HONORABLE JAAAES H. FISHER. Circuit Judge. On the 22nd day of March 1996, an action wo* filed by Clarence E. Houm and Alka R. Houm to Quite Title to a certain property known a* BI5 E. South Street. Hatting*, described a* follow*. lot number seven (7) of block number nine (9) of Kenfioldt Second Addition to the city formerly Village of Hatting*. Barry County. Mkhlgon. accor­ ding to the recorded plot thereof. Upon consideration of Plaintiff* motion at­ testing to tho fact that Defendant* Jay I. Smith and Sadie Smith. Unknown Heir*. Devise*. Assigns and Claimant* of Joy L. Smith and Sadie Smith, in this action cannot bo personally served with a Sum­ mon* ond Complaint heroin because their present whereabout* are unknown. ond they have no lost known address. and that publication of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation* is most like­ ly to give notice to thoM Defendant* Joy L. Smith and Sadie Smith. Unknown Heir*. Devise*. Assign* ond Claimant* of Joy L. Smith and Sadie Smith, ond it appearing in this Court that Plaintiff, after diligent Inquiry, has boon unable to ascertain tho Defendant* residence* either within or without the State of Mkhlgon, ond it further appearing the: personal service of a Summons and Complaint in this action cannot bo mode on some Defendants for the above stated reason*, and that publication is tho best means available to apprise Defendant* of the pendency ol thi* action. IT IS ORDERED that tho Defendant* Jay I. Smith and Sodie Smith. Unknown Heir*. Devises, Assign* and Claimant* of Jay I. Smith and Sadie Smith, shall on or before AAoy 10. 1996. serve their answer on David M. Koon*. Attorney for Plaintiff*. whose address i* 214 N. Broadway. Hasting*. Ml 49056. or take such other action a* bo permitted by low. Failure to comply with thi* Order may result in a Judgment by Default against tho Defendant* for tho relief demanded in tho Complaint filed in thi* Court IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of thi* Order by published once o week for throe consecutive week* in the Hostings Banner, a newspaper in general circulation hereby designated a* most likely to give notko to the Defendant*. Publication shall occur within tho Court of Borry. State of Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that tho first publkotion ol thi* Order begin within fourteen (14) day* from the date of thi* Order; and that moiling a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiff* cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascertain a place where tho Defendants probably receive mat­ ter transmitted by mail. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge Drafted by: David M. Koons Attorney ot Low 214 N. Broadway Hosting* AAI 49056 (616)946-9407 (4/11) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 28. 1996 — Page 15 SHELTER, cont from page 1 societies, one is county owned and managed by a local humane society and one is pri­ vately owned and contracted for service with county government. Wiggins said lhe County Humane Society feels that privatization and millage have both merit and possible problems. “We have already stated that we would like to be involved with the actual plans for a ne* shelter and are prepared to pay the cost of such plans “ Wiggins said. The animal shelter facility "is in desperate need of replacement" and the current site will not remain suitable “as the years pass." she said. "The Humane Society docs not have the funds to build and operate a shelter. We have been fortunate recently to have received some substantial donations. We would like to sec pan of our funds be used to help build a much needed facility to serve the animals and people of Barry County. We do want to be sure that such a facility would be a permanent asset for the county before we pledged any funds." Wiggins said. "This county has been listening to an aw­ ful lol of discussion and had to endure an awful lot of confusion over this issue. Let's make sure that when the decision is finally made, it's lhe right one for today and tomor­ row." Wiggins said. The Humane Society also suggests that a shelter advisory board be appointed lo over­ see operations and policies. Wiggins said the board could include a commissioner, a vet­ erinarian. a private citizen and a Humane So­ ciety member. Another recommendation from the society is lo increase adoption fees to generate more county revenue. Wiggins said. She noted that one of the society's main concerns "has to do with policy rather than the actual structure. She would like a policy that would allow employees to prevent ani­ mal adoption problems before they occur. Requiring people to go through an applica­ tion process might help, she said. "We would like to offer to have trained volunteers or a paid part-time employee at the animal shelter to put such an adoption policy into action." Wiggins said. Through the years, the County Humane Society has contributed more than $20,000 toward special purchases, remodeling and improvemenu al the shelter, plus the costs for drugs to humanely euthanize the animals that must be destroyed and the expenses of other services. Wiggins said. Others speaking in favor of a millage for a new shelter included Darlene Vickery of Prairieville Township and Doris Leinaar of Delton. "When Barry County needs a millage for something important, they come through with it," Vickery said. “They came through for the county building (courthouse renova­ tion) and they came through for 911 and I think the shelter is important enough that they would come through with a millage for the shelter." Vickery said she didn't feel it would be fair to assess businesses and factories for the millage. "It's very simple just to assess residents and the fanners." she said. Leinaar said. "I'm for a millage...I'm a widow and don't have a lot of money, but I think we should keep the shelter here and not make it a private affair." Ann Endsley of Hastings, a proponent of a millage, said lhe shelter in the last five years “has seen a lot of controversy, a lot of hardship, a lot of suffering, a lot of battles But through it all we have had an employee who has been there and remained there and stayed there..." "The one thing I sec is that the citizens who fund the shelter, who pay the taxes, who elect these people never have a voice on that mimal shelter That's all I'm asking for commissioners. If people say no (to a mil­ lage) then there is still the opportunity to look into privatization and get a building up and gel it started before the first of next year." Endsley said. Jerry Edmonds of Hastings said he thought the current board's idea for building a pole building structure over the existing facility and then remodeling it was a great idea. That plan had to be scrapped because it didn't comply with city requirements "If we re going to spend money and go into debt and have millages, let's take care of our elderly, after all they arc human beings," Edmonds said. "I care a lol about animals. I have animals myself... People should come first and if you want to spend money, spend money on people. Jim Lumbert of Hastings said " I would suggest that we put personal feelings aside and if your concern is for the well being of animals in Barry County, then concentrate on concerns for the well being of animals in Barry County. ""Don't put the blame on somebody else, focus on the well being of the animals in Barry County and keep your mind's eye on that problem and not the personality con­ flicts that go along with it." he said. Hastings citizen Karen Humphreys said she is not against the millage, but feels that privatization also should be considered. Humphreys said she doesn't want to look al one (concept) at lhe exclusion of the other. Agnes Adrounie of Hastings said "I am for pnvaiizmg. I know it works. The past pro­ cedure has not worked. Il has caused an aw­ ful lot of friction in our community and with our people and with our commission­ ers. the past not the present (commissioners). "If a millage should pass, “the county would still be involved with lhe animals and lhe animals would net be any better off than they were in the past 16 years that I know of." she said. Kensinger Jones of Hastings said "...I at­ tended this hearing hoping to gel more in­ formation lo formulate an opinion, but right now I just don't have enough information. I suppose one way to solve that is to put it on the ballot and then people will have to come up with information in order lo help the voters make an intelligent decision." Mark Englerth of Yankee Springs Town­ ship asked if privatizing would be admitting failure in running the shelter. "Without pointing a finger at anybody back here. I would simply like to ask. as a citizen and a taxpayer, that you people (on the board) work harder lo fulfill your respon­ sibilities to us to resolve this problem." En­ glerth said. Doug Kcast of Woodland said he supports See SHELTER, cont. page 16 Interviewing skills are discussed by (from left) Melissa Jorgensen, manager of Flexible Personnel; Doug Morse, franchise owner, and students Nisan Mead. Jesse Barnum. Chad Greenfield. Rob Miller. Aaron Clements and Ryan Gillons. Teacher Mike Schneiderhan (back, right), who is the School to Work coordinator at Hastings, listens. BISD gets ball rolling on ‘School to Work’ J-Ad Graphics News Service Federal funds of $49 million over five years will be used as venture capital to stim­ ulate state and local creativity in establishing "School to Work” programs. "School to Work" builds on current promising programs such as Tech Prep. Ca­ reer Academics. Cooperative Education. School lo Apprenticeship. Wck Study. Business-Education Compacts and Charter Schools and Community Based Employ­ ment and Training Programs. As part of the collaborative partnership of the Michigan Jobs Commission and the Michigan Department of Education, local students learn about the world of work while going to school, develop potential contacts that may broaden employment options and get personal help in reaching educational and career goals. For its part in the first program in Barry County, employers can gain access to an ex­ panded pool of qualified applicants and influ­ ence curriculum development to meet their standards. In Barr) County, a pilot program in "School to Work." which began earlier this yearwith some Hastings and Delton school seniors, continues to follow procedures of lhe plan. After presentations by coordinators ex­ plaining the program, interested seniors from both schools toured three factories in Hastings: Flexfab. E.W. Bliss and the Viking Corporation, learning what the com­ panies produce, their manufacturing methods and company philosophy. After initial meetings with company rep­ resentatives and touring the different plants, the seniors decided if they want to commit to exploring the idea further. If they did. job shadowing and mentoring was designed for each student. Mentoring became more fo­ cused with specifics learned, background, ed­ ucation. work experience, college courses, even school classes examined. To go along with all of the knowledge they have gathered on specific businesses, the seniors are given advice on how to con­ duct a successful interview. During spring break, the students will contact the human resources director of lhe businesses they are interested in, make an appointment for an interview, and apply for a job. If successful, they may be offered an entry­ level job upon graduation. One result of the program is an cmployer/student database is built, which will include business/studenl information so that employers and students can be matched. The base also will help in job shadowing, men­ toring. employee career presentations and a job bank. In the future, younger students will take part in the program, which has as its goal increasing the availability of high-skilled jobs and improving the educational quality for all Barry County youth. It is a priority lo assure that changes in demands of the work force and in educational reform arc fo­ cused to offer all student/learners access to a wide option of programs designed to prepare them for a first job in high-skill, high-wage careers, and to increase opportunities for fur­ ther education. CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 292 AN ORD1NAHCE TO ADD ARTICLE III. SECTIONS 11.80, 11.81,11.82, AND 11.S3 TO THE HASTINGS CODE THE CTTY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS, that an Article III and Section 11.80 to 11.83 be edded to “The Hastings Code”. section t PURPOSE An ordinance lo establish charges for the City ot Hastings emergency services responding to an incident involving hazardous materials under Public Act 102 of 1990 (Compiled Law 41.908s) and to provide methods lor collection of such charges. Additionslly. an ordinance to protect the City ol Heatings from incurring extraordinary expenses resulting from the utilization of City resources to respond to an Incident Involving hazardous materisls, by authorizing lhe City ol Hastings Council to impose charges to recover reasonable and actual costs incurred by the City or Its authorized lire department lor responding to calls tor assistance In connection with a hazardous materials release SECTION II Article III. Section 11.80 ol the Hastings Code Is hereby added to read aa follows: "ARTICLE III. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Section 1180. Words, terms, phrases delined or the purpose ol these sections, certain terms are herewith defined: 1. "Hazardous materials" include, but are not limited to, a chemical that la a combustible liquid, a flammable gas. explosive, llammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable reactive or water reactive. 2. "Release" means any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, dlschsrg Ing, Injecting, leaching, dumping or deposit into the environment. 3. "Responsible party" means any Individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, commercial entity, consortium, joint venture, government entity or any other legal entity that Is responsible tor a release ol a hazardous matertai. either actual or threatened, or Is an owner, tenant, occupant, or party In control ot property onto which or from which hazardous materials are released SECTION III Article III. Section 11.81 ol the Hastings code Is hereby added lo road as follows: Section 11.81 Charges imposed upon responsible party NEW CLERK Continued from page 2 • Agreed to lease 3.200 square feet of in­ cubator space to Hastings Plastic Co. at $613.33 per month and to pay up to $5,500 for a share of the cosu of an electrical ser­ vice upgrade. Hastings Plastics is a new plastic injection molding business. Penrod said he recommended the city make the contribution, "because the incuba­ tor would benefit from this upgrade in the long term." Under the agreement, if and when Hast­ ings Plastics leaves the incubator, the elec­ trical upgrade will remain as city property. • Rejected a bid for the sale of Department of Public Services radio equipment and decided to retain the equipment. • Awarded the low bid of $7,592. with trade-in. from Fillmore Equipment for the purchase of a new light duty tractor. • Received four more traffic control orders from Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Under the orders, stop signs will be place on Hanover at its intersection with Lincoln, on Court at Park, on Lincoln at Ferris, and on Sherbrooke Court at Jefferson. • Learned from Mansfield that the city twice had asked for bids on concrete work for curb and gutter and street repairs, but had received none. It was suggested that private contractors now may be busy with other work. The city still intends to rebid with direct mailings to contractors in larger surrounding municipalities. • Adopted a policy for hanging banners m the community. Included are provisions that the banners promote non-profit entities only and that a $100 fee and $25 per banner be assessed The policy was prompted by Kel­ logg Community College's request earlier this month to hang banners announcing its opening this fall. A copy of the policy will be sent to KCC. • Learned that plans for Mayor Exchange Day in Hastings during the second week in May have to be postponed until sometime in June. The city this year is exchanging with Sturgis. • Tabled a request from the St. Rose School Board to have a crossing guard at the comer of Bond and Church streets because the Hastings Area Schools may fill that need as early as just after spring break. • Approved a request from lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce to close Church Street between State and Court streets for the third annual "Spring Fling" fund-raising auction May 18. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS for next school year will take place on March 27 and 28 from 8:30 -12:30 pm and 1:30 - 3:30 pm and on March 29 from 8:30 -12:30 pm and 1:30 - 3:00 pm at the elementary schools nearest to where the parents reside (one hour earlier at Pleasantview School). It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child at the time of registration. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bring a copy of the child's birth certificate and immunization record to this meeting. The child’s social secu­ rity number is also requested but not required. By State law immu­ nizations must be complete before school attendance in the Fall. At the time of registration, parents will also be given appointments for a pre-enrollment screening test for vision and hearing as well as a school readiness test. Where the City ol Hastings sndfor tiro protection service contracted by the City responds to a call lor assistance in connection with a hazardous materials release, actual costs incurred by lhe City or the fire protection service responding to such a call shall be imposed upon responsible parties, including, but not limited to: 1. Fees lor each pumper required to stand by the hazardous materials incident tor each hour, or frac Iron thereof, that the pumps are activated 2 Foes lor each waler lender required to stand by the hazardous materials Incident. 3. Hourly tees for each additional City contracted lire department vehicle required to be utilized In responding to the hazardous materials Incident. 4. All personnel related costs inyurrod by the City directly or Indirectly through a lire service contract or otherwise as a result ot responding to the hazardous materials incident Such costs may include, but are not llmltsd to. wages, salaries and Innge benefits and insurance tor full-time and part-time tire lighters; overtime pay and related fringe benefit costs tor hourly employees, end lire run lees paid to on-call lire fighters. Such personnel related charges shall commence the llrat hour that tho fire department has responded to the hazardous materials Incident, and shall continue until personnel have concluded hazardous materials incident related responalbllltles. 5. Other expenses Incurred by the City In responding to hazardous materials Incident. Including, but not limited to. rental or purchase of machinery, equipment, labor, conaultanta. legal and engineering lees, and the replace­ ment coats related Id disposal of personal protection equipment, extinguish­ Ing agents, supplies, water purchased from municipal water systems and meals and refreshments lor personnel while responding to the hazardous materials Incident. 8 Charges to the City Imposed by any local, state or federal government entitles related to the hazardous materials incident. 7 Costs Incurred In accounting for all hazardous material incident-related expenditures. Including billing and collection costs." SECTION IV Article III. Section 11.82 ol the Hastings Code is hereby added to read as follows: "Section 11.82. Billing Procedures Following lhe conclusion ol the hazardous materials incident, the lire chief shall submit a detailed listing ol all known expenses to tho City Clerk who shall prepare an Invoice to the responsible party lor payment The Clerk s Invoice shall demand full payment within thirty (30) days ol receipt ol the bril. Any additional expenses that become known to lhe lire chief following the transmittal of the bril to the responsible party shall be billed in the same matter on a subsequent bill to the responsible party. For any amounts due that remain unpaid after thirty (30) days, the City Shari impose a late charge ol one percent (1%) per month, or fraction thereof." SECTION V Article III. Section 11 82 ol lhe Hastings Code is hereby added to read as follows: Section 11 S3 Other Remedies The City may pursue any other remedy, or may institute any appropriate action or proceeding, in a court ol competent jurisdiction to collect charges imposed under this ordinance The recover, ol charges impo -sd under this ordinance does not effect the validity or enforceability ot the balance ol thia ordinance which shall remain In full force SEVERABILITY Should any provision or part ot the within ordinance be declared by any court of competent tunsdictron lo be invalid or unenforceable, the same shari not effect lhe validity or enforceability ol the balance of this ordinance which shall remain In lull force and effect. SECTION VII EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication following adoption All ordinances or parts ol ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repented Moved by Dorcy end supported by White, thot lhe above ordinance be adopted as read YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 I. Everil Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an ordinance adopted by lhe Hastings City Council on the 25 day of March. 1996. Everil Manshum, City Clerk �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 28. 1996 Wild fires rage across the county by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Dry land and high winds helped whip up 36 grass Gres in the past week, including one that injured a firefighter Sunday. The wild fire Sunday afternoon al North Broadway and Welcome Road resulted in in­ jury to one Hastings Fire Department em­ ployee. Candy Saner was treated at Pennock Hospital for exhaustion and smoke inhala­ tion. said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans. The grass fire, which started after high winds caused a brush pile to bum out of con­ trol, burned 45 acres of land, Caris said. At limes lhe fire came close to buildings, but firefighters managed lo put out the flames before any structures caught fire. Fire departments from Freeport. Thomappie Township and Nashville assisted in con­ trolling lhe blare. The Department of Natu­ ral Resources also helped, with a truck and bulldozers from Gun Lake and Allegan County. Since last Thursday . 36 grass fires were reported to Central Dispatch. Fire depart­ ments across the county battled 20 wild fires Saturday alone. The Hastings Fire Depart­ ment handled the most fires that day. with five. The Nashville Fire Department was second, with three, according lo records kept by the Barry County Central Dispatch. Cans said the majonty of grass fires were started by illegal or improper burning. He said most of lhe fires occurred when residents burned using a bum barrel without a cover. By law. all bum barrels are lo have a cover, with holes not larger than three-fourths of an inch in diameter. In addition to a bum barrel. Cans said brush pile burning requires a bum permit. The Hastings Fire Department issues oneday permits lo residents in Hastings. Nashville. Freeport and Thornappie Town­ ship. Other residents can obtain a permit by calling Central Dispatch, he said. The home owner in Sunday's fire did not have a bum permit valid for Sunday. Cans said the owner had obtained a permit for Sat­ urday. No permits were issued Sunday be­ cause of windy weather conditions, he said. Cans said a person burning illegally can be held responsible for damages for allowing a fire lo get out of control. The DNR can charge lhe individual responsible for the fire lhe costs of suppressing it. he said. The in­ dividual can also be held liable for damage to neighboring property. The DNR said burning debris is the num­ ber one cause of wild fires. Last year, more than 11.500 acres were burned in 8.500 wild fires. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 / or Salt \uh>nioliv( *•9 TOYOTA TERCEL $2,400, very dependable. 9484713 In Munoriani IN MEMORIAM In memory of Duane White, who wu taken from us 22 long yean agA March 30, 1974. Memories are treasured forever. Lovingly missed by his family \ational \d\ 4 STEEL ARCH STYLE buildings. 40X30 was $6,100 now $2,990; 40X58 was $11,250 now $5,900; 50X76 was $13,890 now $8,600; 50X150 was $23,000 now $15,900. Endwalls are available. 1-800-320-2340,_____________ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, ext 1400 (24 (iara^t Sale CO PRETTY FOR EASTER AT AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC PRICES. AU sizes including fluffy, baby A Children’s, too. Where happy things and your sun will shine inside even if it rains. Happy Easter A Love from Aunt Ellen. Delton M-43, 623-8900 l/i\<<llant oils FEEL BETTER FAST. Send for free booklet, SASE to box 372, Nashville, MI. 49073 FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM, INC.. 08988 35th St, Gobles, Ml 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056, days; (616) 624-6215, evenings._______ H allied SPINET PIANO 945-5547. Help Wanted ___________________ BAKERY PRODUCTION WORKER - To $11.76/Hr. ♦ benefits! Training provided (Union Shop). Needed now! 616-949-2424 lobline Fee CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY. Direct care staff for 6 bed MR/AIS home. Must be 18 or older, and have a Michigan driven license with less than 6 points. 945-9613 CABLE INSTALLERS - To $1500/Wk ♦ Great benefits! Entry Level! No layoffs! Some, lifiing/climbing. Start now! 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee DEPENDABLE TRUCK DRIVER with clean CDL and minimum experience, to ran within Michigan and to Chicago. Can inquire at 517-852-9656. MODEL - To $50/Hr. Male/ Female! Major Co! No experi­ ence necessary! Hiring now! 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee GRANDMOTHER/ MOTHER type wanted to care for 3 children one fuU day a week 945-4936_____________ PATROL SECURITY OFFICER - To $10-50/Hr. ♦ benefits. Noo-Certificd. Entry Level! Needed now! 616-949-2424, Jobline Fee Swiss Scientists Discover New Energy Product Lugano, Switzerland-After 25 yean of research Lightning 8:8 was developed with the help of Swiss Laboratones After exten­ sive testing with amazing results. Lightning 8:8 is now available in the United States Scientists are amazed at Lightning 8:8 s results on improved memory, attitude and athletic performance In a double bhnd cross-over tnal on university students in Italy. Lightning 8:8 was given twice daily for 12 weeks. The results were astonishing Students obtained higher scores in math, lope and physical educaion This new discovery has been a windfall for working and active people that seem lo ran short of energy and mid-afternoon around need a little extra lift ughtnmg 8:8 when taken in the morning gives a jstained. bal­ anced form of energy throughout (he day During an interview in Chicago, a beautician stated. "1 used to go home exhausted after being on mv feel all day. Now it s jusi incredible I go home with extra energy and really enjoy my family more" Lightning 8:8 is a necessary boost for students, professionals and senior citizens Ughtnmg 8:8 is now available al most K-Mart Pharmacies including Hastings 802 W State Si .........948-9411 Jobs H anted LICENSED DAYCARE has openings full time or part. Call Sue 948-9484 / arm SADDLE AND TACK AUCTION April 6, 6:30pm, American Legion, 1125 E. Columbia. Baltic Creek. Sale presented by Troyer Saddlery Inc, 219-768-7135; R. A L Tack, 616-865-6277 Real Estate OPEN HOUSE 4 bedroom, 521 6th Avenue, Lake Odessa, $123,500. At 11 a.m., March 30lh.________________________ SAVE THOUSANDS If your interest rate is 8% or above you should consider refinancing your present mortgage. Hurry before rates increase! Call today. 616-945-0299 Rusmess Services CHIMNEY CLEANING DUST FREE, root free, 20 point safety inspection included. Prompt professional service guaranteed. Kazoo Chimney Cleaning A Repair 1-8OO-873-O543___________ DAYCARE OPENINGS FOR SPRING BREAK! Freeport area. Can Michelle 765-3160 HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property’Debt conrolidation•Tumcd down9 problem credit? We can help "Fast. easy - CaU 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, REPORTER - J-AD rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix GRAPHICS IN HASTINGS is Piano Service. Steven Jewell, looking frr a full-time reporter registered tuner, technician to cover police and court assistant. Call 945-9888. proceedings and do some feature TIDY HOME CLEANING writing for five weekly publica­ SERVICE Regular or oxasiootions. Photography skills help­ al c lean mg, * indo w washing or ful, solid writing skills a must. laundry. Will clean homes, Some experience in covering offices, cottages, all workers public safety issues helpful. bonded. Call 948-8508 or Send resume, writing clips and, 945-9448 and leave message. if applicable, some samples of photos taken to David T. Young, I or Sale editor, J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 3 PERSON HOTTUB, redwood sided, 220 volts, good TELLER. FULL TIME POSI­ condition. $1,000. 374-8990 TION with benefits at our Hast­ after 4pm___________________ ings office. Qualified applicants will have strong math and BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SIZE communications skills, be SEALY POSTL'RPEDIC firm detailed oriented and present a mattress set with frame, 1 month professional appearance. Train­ old. Cost $850.00. Must sell' ing provided. We believe that $250.00, 1-517-699-2251 personal attention, courtesy and BEDROOM OUTFIT, BEAU­ efficiency is the Hallmark of lhe TIFUL OAK FINISH (built kind of valued customer service very solid) includes two night our tellers provide. If you stands, headboard, dresser, chest believe as we do, let’s talk! A Queen size mattress set. "3 Apply at Personnel Office, Hast­ months old”. Cost $1,250, ings City Bank. 150 W. Court asking $300. 1-517-699-4148 Street, Hastings, Ml, 49058. BEAUTIFUL DAYBED while E.O.E______________________ enamel finish and porcelain TELLER: Slate Employees accents, includes trundle bed Credit Union seeks a part lime underneath with mattress. 1 teller for our Hastings Branch. week old, cost $675 new, asking Cash handling and/or Customer $250. 1-517-699-4148 Service experience is required. FOR SALE: LAND Previous teller experience is CONTRACT ON long estab­ preferred. We offer a competi­ lished business. Excellent tive salary A benefits package. payment record, 10.5% interest Please send resume to: Sate Would like to cash out for retire­ Employees Credit Union; Atten­ ment 945-4745 tion Human Resource*. 501 SIZE South Capitol Avenue, Lansing SERTA KING MATTRESS SET “Luxury Ml. 48933 E.O.E.___________ Firm” includes deluxe frame (2 WILDLIFE/ months old) cost over $1,300 CONSERVATION JOBS. new - sacrifice, $300. Now hiring Game Wardens. 1-517-676-6414_____________ Security, Maintenance, Park Rangers, etc. No exp. necessary. SERTA FULL SIZE For application and info. MATTRESS SET with frame 1-800-299 2470 x MI187C. “still in plastic”, 3 weeks old! Cost $550, sacrifice $175. 8:00am-9.00pm. 7 days. I-517-887-2706 COURT NEWS: An IK-year-old Hastings man was sen­ tenced to six months in jail for stealing a car. Lucas Haight also was ordered lo serve three years of probation and live in a halfway house after he is released from jail. The last 60 days of his jail sentence was suspended until the end of his probation. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said Haight was caught driving 95 miles an hour al night without his lights on. "You endan­ gered many people in this incident, including yourself." Fisher said. Haight also must pay $500 in court costs and $206 in restitution. • A 38-year-old Bellevue man was given probation for attempted child abuse. Joseph Good had pleaded guilty to the charge of attempted child abuse, and in ex­ change for his plea, a charge of child abuse was dropped. He was ordered to serve two years of probation and pay for the counseling costs of the 6-year-old boy involved. Good also was ordered to perform 50 hours of community service, pay $ 1.000 in court costs, receive mental liealth counseling, and not have any unsupervised contact with chil­ dren underage 16. "This is not a case of corporal punish­ ment. This is a case of child abuse," said Judge Fisher. "You just Jon'l take a board and smack a child many times. It's not al­ lowed in this stale." The child's mother asked for leniency for Good. "1 know Joe is not a bad person." she said. I just think he needs counseling." • A Hastings man received a suspended jail sentence on a domestic violence charge. Terry Dryer, 32, was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with the time suspended until the end of his probation. If he successfully com­ pletes his probation, he will not have to serve the time in jail. Dryer had pleaded to charges of attempted assault with a dangerous weapon and domes­ tic violence. The latter charge will be reduced to assault and battery upon completion of his probationary sentence. He was also ordered to pay $1750 in fines and costs for both charges • A Hastings man has pleaded guilty to at­ tempted criminal sexual conduct Daniel Wolf. 22, now faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for the charge of attempted CSC second degree against a girl under age 13. In exchange for his guilty plea, two charges of CSC first degree and four counts of CSC second degree will be dropped at sentencing Sentencing has been scheduled for May 2. • A Delton man who entered a guilty plea on a charge of breaking and entering could face life in prison. Terry Pinks, 40, pleaded guilty lo a charge of breaking and entering a vehicle with in­ tent to steal property worth more than $5. He also pleaded to being a fourth time habit­ ual offender. The charge carries a maximum five-year prison sentence, but under the fourth offender habitual status. Pinks may face life in prison. Prosecutors have recommended a one year jail cap as part of lhe pica agreement. Sentencing has been set for May 2. • A 25-year-old Hastings man was sen­ tenced to a year in jail for drunk driving. Thomas Bolo was ordered to spend 12 months in jail, with three years of proba­ tion. He will be eligible for earned release, but Judge Fisher would not give Bolo a sixmonlh suspended sentence as the probation department had requested, saying Bolo had been convicted of drunk driving four times in the past. Bolo must also perform 50 hours of community service arid pay $1,000 in court fines and costs. • A Shelbyville man who had attempted to escape from the Barry County Courthouse will be eligible for early release April 5. Judge Fisher granted the eligibility to Thomas Heid, 31, who had asked for the early release so he could get a job. "I appreciate getting my GED and com­ puter knowledge (while in jail)," said Heid. • An 18-year-old Hastings man was sen­ tenced to three months in jail for breaking into a restaurant. Police Beat: . .. .. . Crash kills Delton man A 47-year-old Delton man was killed in Calhoun County Sunday after he was thrown from his car. Randall R. Smith. 47. was pronounced dead at the scene by Battle Creek Police about 9:45 p.m. March 24. His car. westbound on Banfield Road near M-37 in Bedford Township, went out of control and struck a mailbox and a tree. Police said Smith was thrown from lhe vehicle. No other cars were involved in the accident. Items stolen from home A home on Bird Road was broken into and several items, including a gun, were stolen. The Barry County Sheriffs Department said the home in Johnstown Township was broken into between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursday. March 21. The suspect? gained entry through a garage window, then kicked in a door from the garage into the home, the sheriffs report stales. Several items were reported missing after the break-in, including a VCR. camcorder, stereo cassette player. CD player, a television set, speakers, a camera and a .38 caliber handgun. No one was home at the time of the break-in. The incident remains under investigation. Car strikes semi, one critical A Nashville woman was seriously injured Tuesday when her vehicle was involved in an accident with a semi truck. Juanita Eye, 55, was air lifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo after the 6:40 a.m. accident March 26. Eaton County Sheriffs Department Sgt. Howard Reist said Eye’s car. which was traveling east on M-79 cast of Bradley Road in Cannel Township, slipped on icy roads into the path of the west bound truck. Eye suffered head injuries in the accident. She was listed as in critical condition in Bronson's intensive care Wednesday. The driver of the semi truck. Michael Kiplinger, 29. of Charlotte, was not injured. Fire destroys rural home A home on Maple Grove Road was destroyed last week in an early morning fire. The home, at 9880 Maple Grove Road, recently had been purchased by David and Brenda Hawkins of Nashville. The home was being remodeled, and no one was living in it at the time of the fire, but items inside the home, including tools, antiques and furniture, were lost in the blaze The fire was determined to have been an electrical fire which started in the basement. The Nashville Fire Department was assisted by Hastings and Bellevue Fire Departments. Deer cause rollover accident In an attempt to avoid deer running across the road, a Lake Odessa man rolled his pick­ up track last weekend. Daemeon Richards. 22. was headed south on M-43 early Saturday morning when he left the road way after several deer ran into his path. The Barry County Sheriffs Department said Richards' Nissan struck a ditch and rolled onto its top about 3:40 a.m. Richards was cited for violation of the basic speed law. hazardous driving and having expired plates. He was not injured in the accident. « Mother held on escape charge The mother of a 2-year-old child abuse victim was arrested Monday on charges she helped her boyfriend, the alleged abuser, escape the state. Amy Mitchell, of Hastings, was arrested in Probate Court Monday, according to the Hastings State Police. She was charged with conspiracy to abscond for allegedly helping Jared Thompson. 25. leave lhe state. Thompson, of Hastings, who is charged with two counts of child abuse against Mitchell's daughter, was arrested in California. Mitchell and the child were with him. Mitchell had recently returned to Michigan and was in Probate Court for a hearing on the placement of her child when she was arrested, police said. The Department of Social Services look custody of the girl in California. Thompson remains in a California jail, awaiting extradition. His mother. Judy Jacinto. 51. also of Hastings, also was charged with conspiracy to abscond Benny Hudnall had pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering into a build­ ing with intent lo commit larceny. He was ordered lo spend three months in jail, with 56 days credit, and three years of probation for the crime He must also pay $200 in restitution and $350 in fines and costs. Hud­ nall will live in a halfway house upon his release from jail. • A Freeport man has been sentenced lo a year in jail for a charge of sexual assault. Jule Turner had pleaded no contest to a charge of assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. He was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in jail and five yean of probation, plus 500 hours of community service and $1,000 in costs. The 18-year-old victim's mother spoke at the sentencing, asking the court to be lenient to Turner. "I know God will have a part in his pun­ ishment." she said. As part of Turner's plea agreement, a charge of first-degree CSC, with a maximum punishment of life in prison, was dropped. SHELTER continued from page 15 privatization. After calling and visiting shel­ ters. he said he discovered that "every county is totally different in how they operate and how they run... Nobody has a set pattern or the ideal plan that suits every need." He said there are people available who are willing to invest their own personal money if privatization of the shelter is imple­ mented. "This is not a big money making project for anyone that's going to take it on." be said. "I feel the big problem (at the shelter) is...a management problem." Keast said, af­ ter noting that be thinks lhe animals are get­ ting good care. "Unfortunately we have three basically full-time employees and tliey have about 50 bosses. I think we need to set this up like a business....you can be an animal lover and run a business. You need to have control of the operation. "In the best interest of Barry County, now is the time to do something." Keast sa;d. The last to speak at the hearing was John Gates of Shelbyville who described himself as "the guy that got fired for misconduct two yean after I left the animal shelter " Gates was fired in 1994 as County Plan­ ning and Zoning Department director. The board, at that time, said Gate's dismissal was based on two allegations that were made dur­ ing a 1993 investigation of past operations at the animal shelter. Gates had volunteered as director of the shelter, without pay. from September 1990 to September 1992, in addi­ tion to his planning and zoning duties. "I want to tell you what the problem is," Gates said at last week's bearing. "The prob­ lem is that we don’t know what lhe problem is. Nobody has defined the problem. What the devil is wrong with the animal shelter?" "There's a lot of good at that animal shel­ ter and every single last thing that's good is the result and the responsibility of the Barry County Humane Society. The county never put a damn thing into into the place: they cut (he budget, they refused lo maintain the buildings, we had to beg for a furnace and only got one when we had employees who were choking from gas (fumes)... The roof leaked and they only hired some­ one to fix it after I protested and protested..."Gates said. He listed seven people who have "run" the animal shelter since 1990 and said "the ani­ mal shelter is just as big a mess as it ever was. There has to be an identifiable problem and I challenge the county board of commis­ sioners to identify that problem and work on it..." Gates said the board should come up with a solution then take a look at a millage Moderator Adrounic concluded the hearing by sharing an old Chinese proverb: “If you're going to go out for revenge, dig two graves." At Tuesday's County Board of Commis­ sioners meeting. Hastings citizen Louise Odrzywolska, presented the board with four pages of suggestions and comments on a possible one-year millage proposal to build a new shelter, estimated revenues based on taxable value of lhe entire county, lhe cost to property owners; and a six constraints and three advantages of remodeling xnAJof re­ vamping and/or improving the existing facility and one advantage and six constraints regarding privatization. Odrzywolska said 1/4 mill for one year would generate $2)8,750 and would cost $12.50 for a property owner with a $100,000 home (taxable value $50,000). Using those same figures, she said. 1/3 mill would raise $291,638 and cost $16.66 and that 1/2 mill would generate $437,500 and cost $25. She also gave cost figures for other property values. She said she received help in compiling her data from the county equalization direc­ tor, treasurer and Hastings city assessor. She told the board the cost to taxpayers would be "chump change." about as much as a tip in a Grand Rapids restaurant. Odrzywolska requested time to meet with the Central Services Committee at 9 a.m. April 18 to further discuss her statistics. Also at this week’s board meeting. Hast­ ings citizen Ann Endsley said she had advi­ sory petitions with 57 signatures from citi­ zens who want a millage proposal on the ballot for up to 1/4 mill for one year for the shelter. She said petitions are still being cir­ culated. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-04-04.pdf 9b6203f8d53d92610ce663b4aae57fe9 PDF Text Text HnSTIEGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S Good Friday service slated Co-chairs named for United Way See Page 2 ‘.H SI Delton spring sports outlined See Page 3 See Pages 10-12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME 142. NO 7 ANNER THURSDAY, APRIL 4. 1996 Woman pleads guilty in animal cruelty case News Briefs by Karen Mauck Stuff Writer Legislative Coffee set The sexi Legislative Coffee ha* been set for Monday. April 8. al the County Seat Restaurant at 8 am. Slate Senator Joanne Emmons. State Representative Terry Geiger and Mark Howe, representing Congressman Vem Ehler*, will be present to address any issues the public might wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffee series are sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber encourages all Barry County citizen* to attend. Union official to speak Friday Joe Crump, secretary-treasurer of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 931 of Grand Rapid*, will be the speaker at the next First Friday forum at noon Friday at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hasting*. Crump will talk about unions in thpast, ptesent and future. He will main­ tain that unions have made it possible for blue collar workers in the United States to earn a decent living, yet in recent years their influence ha* declined dramatically. He will talk about cor­ porate downsizing and outsourcing of tasks and the decline in standard of living prospects for Americans in the future. Crump, who live* in Grand Rapids, has been second in command for the food workers’ union for the last seven years. He has been involved with many community projects and has won awards for his service. The Lunch and Learn series, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Party, is held at noon on the first Friday of every month at the historic hall, cor­ ner of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings. Those attending may bring their own lunches, but light fare will be available and tea and coffee will be pro­ vided by the Democrats. ‘Cross Walk’ set for Friday morning The annual Good Friday “Cross Walk” will begin at 9 a.m. April 5 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings and will conclude at the Knights of Colum­ bus Hall an hour and a half later Grace Lutheran Pastor Michael Anton said people of all faiths are encouraged to take part in the silent procession, in­ tended to lift up the cross as a quiet witness in the community and remind everyone of the meaning of Good Friday. A wooden cross is carried at the front of the procession and two people take turns carrying it along the route. Those not physically able to carry the cross are welcome to just walk along for as long as they wish. Walkers may gather at the Grace Lutheran parking lot Friday morning, and it’s a good idea to arrange for transportation from the K of C Hall at the corner of West State and Hammond roads. The walk is planned for a half hour earlier than usual so participants still have time to attend the community Good Friday worship service at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church at noon that day. Host agreement hearing April 17 A public hearing on the solid waste host agreement between Barry County and Hastings Sanitary Service is schedul­ ed for 7 p.m. Wednesday. April 17. in the Hasting* High School lecture hall. Copies of the host agreement and a proposed amendment to the solid waste plan are available for public inspection at all county libraries, township 'halls, village halls, the county clerk’s office and the health department. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 PRICE 25' Mayor installed as Kiwanian The newest member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club was installed Wednesday. President David Tripp (left to right) installs Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell as a Kiwanian while Campbell's sponsor V. Harry Adrounie watches. County approves 1996 parks, recreation plan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A long-range plan for development of recreational opportunities in Barry County has been adopted by a 7-0 vote of the County Board of Commissioners. County Board Chairman James Bailey was absent because of illness at last week's board meeting. The updated 1996 plan will allow the county to seek available grants from sources such as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said Charlton Park Director Di­ ane Smith. A public hearing on the proposed plan was held March 18 by the Parks and Recreation Commission, and comments and suggestions from the public have been incorporated into the final plan. Smith said. Thirteen people attended the hearing and the majority were complimentary about the plan. Smith said. Some comments were made about addi­ tional canoe access sites on the Thomapple River, at Charlton Park Road and the Irving Road Dam. "which is somewhat addressed in the plan.” Smith said. The plan was developed in cooperation with the City of Hastings as a cost saving measure, she said. Included in the plan is the concept of de­ veloping the North Country Scenic Trail through the county and the concept of bicycle/pedestrian trail development in other ar­ eas of the county. Prospective trails have been an issue in the county for the past five years, and the wording in the *96 plan satisfies the County Parks Commission and commissioners. Smith told the board in early March. The North Country Scenic Trail has an approach of asking a county if it wants a trail through. Smith has said, and "there is voluntary participation of the landlord or municipality...and then the trail route is then routed through that area rather as opposed to other trails where they make a predetermined location and then try to get landowner or municipality cooperation..." The County Board in the past has been Set REC FLAN, continued on page 2 County honors Clements for Walk for Warmth role by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor In appreciation of 11 years as the success­ ful organizer of Barry County's Walk for Warmth. Dorothy Clements has been hon­ ored by the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners. Clements is the housing/community ser­ vice coordinator in the county for the Com­ munity Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan. The CAA's Walk for Warmth is an annual fund-raiser to help loca’ resident* who need assistance with household healing expenses. Last week Clements received a framed cer­ tificate of appreciation, signed by County Board Chairman James Bailey and presented by Commissioner Sandy James. Clements' "service has brought together the very best of those who can give and those who arc in need." the certificate said. "And that's a special talent." James added. At the recent Walk for Warmth. Bailey and James observed that Clements presented certificates of appreciation to people who had helped her organize the walk and they wanted to turn the tables and give her an award. James said. Clements gave commissioners several ex­ amples of how Walk for Warmth funds are used and how CAA helps people "access the system" to get other help they need. One family, she said, was from a rural area and the husband was receiving workers compensation because of an injury and his wife was attending colleges classes, ncanng graduation. Suddenly. Clements said, the workers compensation was taken away and the family had no income for about six weeks. Not only were they without fuel, they had a lot of other struggles as well. Clements said In this case. CAA sent the family to a ru­ ral food pantry and a minister helped them with clothing needs. The overall assistance helped them through a temporary crisis and now the husband has received a workers compensation settlement and his wife has a job. "We address the crisis need first and then we go into these other areas... and do follow-up with them." Clements said. Another case involved a single parent who See CLEMENTS, continued page 2 The Delton woman who was charged with three felonies for allowing animals to die al her Orangeville stables has pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Anita Otis. 36. pleaded guilty to six mis­ demeanors in District Court Monday. She had been charged with three felony counts of willfully killing an animal and 12 misde­ meanor counts of animal cruelty or aban­ donment. She entered pleas on six charges of animal cruelly as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. Thirteen live but starving animals were seized from her Cedar Hills Stables after two horses were found dead Jan. 22. The recommended sentence under the terms of the plea agreement calls for two years of probation and no jail time. In a press release. Barry County Assistant Chief Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said the recommended sentence contains the longest period of probation allowed for a misdemeanor plea. Otis would also be required to undergo mental health treatment and pay restitution to the owners of the animals who became sick or died under her care Another rule of her probation maintains she will not be al­ lowed to possess any animals, excluding household pets. McNeill said he intends to petition the court to not hand down jail time for Otis, provided she participate in the mental health counseling. "Our office had received numerous phone calls from a variety of individuals expressing their displeasure and outrage al the leniency of this agreement. I understand and appreciate the remarks of individuals apparently appalled at this agreement.” McNeill said in a press release. The felony charges of willfully killing an animal Male the suspect must act "willfully, maliciously , and without just cause or ex­ cuse." McNeill said he did not feel the prose­ cutor's office would be able to meet the bur­ den of proof in the elements of the felony charges against Otis, and blamed outside me­ dia coverage. "Anita Otis was presumed innocent until she tendered her guilty plea this morning "This matter was handled in a just and fair manner despite the manipulation of the media, which resulted in the extensive coverage focused on it." -Gordon Shane McNeill (Monday)," said McNeill in his release. "This matter was handled in a just and fair manner despite the manipulation of the me­ dia. which resulted in the extensive coverage focused upon it ... In the interest of justice, as my responsibility as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney requires. I could not permit the sensationalism of the charges against Anita Otis to cause her to be treated with any less respect, either to her person or her rights, than would be offered any ocher individual charged with an offense." Otis still faces charges from a civil suit filed by C.T. Travis, an owner of one of the horses under Otis' care. The Arabian gelding was alive when it was taken from Otis' sta­ bles. but died several days later. Travis is su­ ing for the cost of the horse as well as pain and suffering. Otis will be sentenced May 3 in Circuit Court on the criminal charges. Mysterious white Xs puzzle local motorists by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Travelers in the Hastings area have probably noticed large white "Xs" painted in the middle of several roads around the area and wondered what they were. They're markers for aerial photographers, said Director of Public Services for the City of Hastings. Jeff Mansfield. Now and over the next two weeks, airplanes will be taking photos of the City of Hastings, as well a small overlapping area of neighboring property. The "Xs" will be clearly visible in photos to verify locations. Some of the markers also are located right on survey markers called "government land comers." "We use ground control for the photographs so they can bring them to true scale and take the distortion out of them. We can sec them easily in the photographs, and reestablish them if we have to. Also we can lie in any land-survey based information to these comers." Mansfield said. All of the information gained will go into the Geographic Information System (GIS), a data system that will be used by all of the departments of the City of Hastings and hopefully other governmental agencies, including the State of Michigan. Mansfield said. Putting information into the GIS assures the storage and access of information in a logical and retrievable manner, he said. The next step is for workers to set up electronic receivers on those spots, he continued, using 24 orbiting satellites to exactly pinpoint the horizontal and vertical location of the reference points. "We'll be on a common coordinator system with other state and local agencies," Mansfield said. The goal is to be compatible with the data systems of the future, and ultimately benefit the people of HaMings. "We're doing everything we can to make sure we'll be in a standard or universal information system which will be used in the future." he said. Dorothy Clements (right) receives a certificate of appreciation for her 11 years as organizer of the Community Action Agency's Walk for Warmth from County Commissioner Sandy James �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4. 1996 REC PLAN, continued from page 1 opposed to predetermined routes that resi­ dents don’t want. Bicycle and hiking trails and paths have been identified as a needed recreational facil­ ity in Barry County by previous stale-level recreation plans. "In addition, bicycling has been repeatedly identified as one of the most popular recre­ ational pursuits of many individuals. Be­ cause of its popularity and with Barry Coun­ ty’s natural scenery , bicycle tounng and hik­ ing could become an increasingly utilized recreational activity." according to informa­ tion Smith has distributed to county offi­ cials. Smith said Small Government Consul­ tants. the firm the county recently hired to identify and write grants, has written an S8I.210 grant request to the DNR to develop a McKeown Bridge Park next to the site of the historic bridge that is being preserved as a fishing and pedestrian bridge with funds raised by county citizens and a News Briefs: Food distributions set for next week A food bank distribution will be held over two days next week at Pleasantvicw Family Church. 2601 Lacey Road. A distribution for senior citizens and shut-ins is scheduled for 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. April 9. All other recipients are welcome from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednes­ day. April 10. Only commodity card holders for this site and the Assyria site will be served. People may come even if their cards have expired For more information, call 721-3298. ‘Last Supper’ drama is Friday A holiday performance of "The Last Supper” is planned for 7 po.m. Friday at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Lay men and women of the church have been performing the drama annual­ ly during the Easter holiday season for 25 years, each year doing the last one at Faith United Methodist. When the curtain opens, the setting will be Leonardo da Vinci's painting of “The Last Supper.” The figures will come to life as the story unfolds of Jesus' betrayal. Each of the 13 men will keep their same stance, like statues, except when it is their turn to speak or during the time Jesus breaks the bread and passes the cup The audience is invited to share Com­ munion at the conclusion of the drama. The public is welcome. Admission is free. Food distributions will return in May The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan has announced the return of USDA surplus food distributions in May. The distributions were halted about a year ago because of federal budget cuts. Dorothy Clements. Barry County CAA Coordinator, said another distribu­ tion may be held in August. However, there are likely to be fewer distribution sites than in the past. Products available will include .*•!>piesauce, northern beans, macaroni, peaches, peanut butter and rice. They will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Recipients must sign a one-time-only form that will be provided on the day of the distribution. For more information, call the local CAA office at 948-4260 School candidates’ deadline is Monday The deadline for prospective school board candidates to file petitions is 4 p.m. Monday. April 8. at the local school superintendent’s office. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and live within the school district's boundaries. Their petitions also must have ar least 20 signatures of registered voters within the district School board members will appear on the ballot for the June 10 annual school election. Winners officially will take of­ fice in the first or second week of July In Hastings, the four-ycar terms of Secretary Ray Ri»se and President Patricia Endsley arc expiring, as is the two-year term now held by Terry McKinney, who replaced the resigned Tom Groos on the board just this week President Ronald Tobias is the only Kurd member wh»»sc term is expiring this year in the Maple Valley district In the Thornapple Kellogg district, the four-ycar terms of Vice President Gary VanElst and Nancy Goodin expire Goodin recently was appointed to her seat after Richard Roth resigned The four-ycar terms of President Glen Wcever and Vice President Joseph Noto will be up this year in Delton In Lakewood. the four-ycar terms of President Lester Forman and Secretary Sonya Davis expire June 30. For more information. call the local superintendent’s office grant The grant has a 75-25 match, so the county will need $23,000 as its share of the local match if grant funding is received. Smith said. "It would either have to come from a county source or donations, fund-raising, an­ other grant match, etc.." she said. Commissioners debated whether they should approve the application because of not having the match money readily avail­ able. but in the end they gave it a green light. Smith said the board could look at it as a challenge to raise $23,000 locally. She said the Parks Commission's money is limited to Charlton Park. The board's approval would not bind the county to the match at the current time. Smith said, but the county would have to be sincere in its commitment if the grant is re­ ceived. "This is an excellent opportunity." Ehlers plans town meeting April 13 Third District Congressman vem Ehlers will have a town meeting in Hastings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Satur­ day. April 13. at the Hastings fire sta­ tion. 110 E. Mill St Ehlers is expected io make some open­ ing remarks, followed by a question and answer period. Ehlers, a Republican who was first elected in 1993 to succeed the late Paul Henry, represents the townships of Irv­ ing. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings. Castellon and pari of Hope and the city of Hastings in Barry County. Gun Lake woman GFWC president Joan K. Weick of Gun Lake later this month will be installed as president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Michigan. Weick. a member of the GFWC-Gun Lake, will take the reigns of the stale level of leadership at the 101st annual Michigan convention April 25-27 at Iron Mountain. T:k General Federation of Women’s Clubs is the oldest and largest non­ partisan. non-denominational women's volunteer service organization ion the world, with a membership of an estimated 300.000 Gun safety classes set for April 8*10 The Hastings Jaycees and the Daisy Company will sponsor shooting educa­ tion classes designed to teach boys and girls safe gun handling. The scries of classes is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. April 8. 9 and 10. at the former Michigan Secretary of State's of­ fice next Barry Automotive on North Broadway in Hastings.. Firearms safety programs have been credited with reducing the number of fatal firearms accidents since 1974. The sessions arc expected to cover proper gun handling, safety and respect for guns. The course, open to boys and girls bet­ ween the ages of 8 and 15. is free of charge. Guns. BBs. targets, target backstops and instructional posters will be provid­ ed by Daisy Manufacturing. Only of­ ficial Daisy guns can be used during the instructional phase of the program Certificates, iron-on transfers and wallet cards will be awarded to those who successfully complete the three-day course. For more information, call 948-4234 or 945-9454 County Administrator Michael Brown said, noting that the public rose to the occasion when funds were needed for the bridge preservation. He also said Thomapple Manor personnel arc looking forward to using the McKeown Park for patients' enjoyment. In other business last week, the County Board of Commissioners: • Renewed a lease to allow Robert Cotanl to farm 14 acres of county-owned property north of the Thomapple River, near Thornapplc Manor, for an annual fee of $448. • Agreed to pay David Wren $200 per month for two years to continue to use the parking lot he owns al the comer of Walnut and Jefferson. The county needs the addi­ tional 35 parking spaces to comply with city regulations for the Courts and Law Building parking facilities. • Approved borrowing up to $3.5 million to establish a delinquent lax revolving fund against unpaid 1995 property taxes The county for years has borrowed annually against the delinquent taxes as of March I and then pays all the taxing units in the county so they can have revenue equal to 100 percent of their allowable tax collection. As delinquent taxes plus interest and penal­ ties are paid by property owners, the notes are paid off. Last year’s delinquent taxes were about $2.6 million. • Heard Dorothy Clements, housing and community service coordinator of the Com­ munity Action Agency office in Hastings, praise county commissioners and county personnel for their involvement in the recent "Walk for Warmth" to raise funds for people who need help with heating bills. She said that County Board Chairman James Bailey and Vice Chairman Lew Newman had lead positions. "It was a big success," she said. To date. $11,600 has been raised from the event. There were 267 walkers and 16 volun­ teers. "It's a community that you can all be very proud of. They do care about everybody, from animals to people. I think this is the important part and I'm real pleased about that.” Clements said. • Appointed County Planning & Zoning Director James McManus as grant adminis­ trator for the County Rcmonumentation program. The rcmonumentation project is an effort to correctly document the location of key markers that are used to survey land bound­ aries when property is purchased and sold. McManus replaces Sandy Schondelmayer in the position. Schondelmayer this week said he resigned from the rcmonumentation duties. He said be thought it was a good time to step down because his main interest had been the challenge of organizing the pro­ ject and helping it get started. The program now is running smMthly in the county and most of the remaining work involves techni­ cal issues. Schondelmayer said serving as grant ad­ ministrator for the project is not required by state statute in his regular duties as county register of deeds. He volunteered his services without extra pay as grant administrator. Schondelmayer said he has had a keen in­ terest in rcmonumentation and has been in­ volved in the process at the stale level before legislation was passed for the project about four years ago. McManus will receive extra monetary compensation for serving as grant adminis­ trator and will do that work on his own time. Commissioner Sandy James said she is comfortable with McManus serving in the new role because of his willingness and qualifications. CLEMENTS continued from page 1 works in Grand Rapids and gets up al 3 a m. to lake a very small child to a babysitter. When the woman's daughter had to be hospi­ talized. the medical bills began to mount. A car-deer accident brought more hardship to the family and they ran out of fuel. The Walk for Warmth funds were there to help, Clements said. I HI Students may apply for arts awards Sixth- through I2th-grade students arc invited to apply for summer arts scholar­ ships sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County. Students must be residents of Barry County and in grades 6-12 next fall. They may receive up to 50 percent of the tuition to attend any accredited summer fine arts school or program in the visual or performing arts. The scholarships arc paid directly to the school, according to James Pino, chairman of the Thornapple Arts Council. Eligible areas of interest can include drama, dance, writing, sculpture, music, painting, literature, photography and other disciplines. Last year's 12 scholarship recipients were enrolled in programs in Europe. Three Rivers. New York and the University of Michigan Some of the schools have included Interlochen. Blue Lake. Kendall and the Battle Creek Art Center Students must submit a completed ap­ plication and audition for the Scholarship Committee. Visual arts students must present a portfolio at the audition. Applications arc available from band, music or art teachers in area school districts or call Pino at (517) 852-9240. Applications must be postmarked by April 15 and sent to Pino at 9400 Maple Grove Road. Nashville. 49073 AuditK»ns will be held after school on Wednesday and Thursday. April 24 and 25. at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings BAD NEWS MOO NEWS: School additions, renovations underway in Hastings The views and the landscapes are changing in the area as work progresses on Central Elementary and the Hastings Middle School. The smokestack and small building are gone from Central and work is being done between the Annex and the Central building. The view from the administration building lobby has changed, as shown in this photo. With completion of the addition to the Hastings Middle School, there will be no windows from the administration offices for the staff to enjoy the outside view. Good Friday service set at Episcopal Church The Hastings Area Ministerial Associ­ ation invites the community to its an­ nual Good Friday Service, beginning at noon April 5. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. The service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center St.. Hastings. (The time is an hour earlier than previous Good Friday services). The liturgy will be led by Fr. Chuck McCabe of Emmanuel Episcopal with area clergy and choirs participating. Mu­ sic will be led by John Hoyer, minister of music at the Episcopal Church. Anyone who would like to sing in the service is invited to gather at the church at 11:30 a.m. on Good Friday. Psalm 22 and the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John will be sung. "This is the darkest day of the Chris­ tian Year," McCabe said. "On this day we fast. During the service we listen to Holy Scripture and meditate on the Pas­ sion of Our Lord; we pray solemnly for all sorts and conditions of humanity; we honor the cross on which Jesus dies; fi­ nally we receive his body. "There is an emptiness and bleakness about Good Friday. The service ends abruptly, and the church is left dark and barren. The emptiness we feel, however, cannot approach the desolation of the dis­ ciples on the first Good Friday. We know that He rises from the dead; they did not know this." The sermon at the Good Friday service will include meditations on the "Seven Last Words of Christ" as heard by seven people who were at Golgotha: • "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34)) by Claudius Prctonius. Meditation by the Rev. Bufford W. Coe of First United Methodist Church. Hastings. • "Truly. I say to you. today you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43) by Jonathan, the Zealot. Meditation by the Rev. Kent Keller of First Presbyterian Church. Hastings. • "Mother, behold you son." "Son be­ hold your mother." (John 19:26) by Ju­ lia. a woman of questionable reputation. Meditation by the Rev. Ben Herring of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish in Hastings Township. • "My God. my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46) by Han­ nibal, the Phoenician merchant. Medita­ tion by the Rev. Michael Anton of Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings. • "I thirst." (John 19:28) by Baruch, the priest. Meditation by the Rev. Merlin Pratt of Banfield and Dowling Country Chapel United Methodist churches. • "It is finished." (John 19:30) by Jezebel, a Jerusalem housewife. Medita­ tion by the Rev. Steve Reid of Love Inc. of Barry County. • "Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit." (Luke 23:46) by Balina, the Arabian woman. Meditation by the Rev. Kay Pratt of Banfield and Dowling Coun­ try Chapel United Methodist churches. Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER I (Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 J �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4. 1996 — Page 3 Snowmobile club offers to maintain bike trail in Middleville area bv Mandv Habel ‘ Staff Writer The co-chaire of the 1996 Barry County United Way campaign, James Coleman and Deb Winkler, (seated) look over some material with Executive Director of the BCUW Bonnie Ballinger United Way campaign co-chairs announced by Jean Gallup Staff Writer James Coleman and Deb Winkler, both of Hastings, have been selected as co-chairs of the 1996 Barry County United Way cam­ paign. Winkler, who has worked closely with agencies (hat benefit from the United Way. will share duties with Coleman on this year's fund drive, which traditionally lakes place in the fall. Winkler said her heightened awareness of the United Way came when she was division manager of Barry Community Hospice, which is a United Way Agency. "I saw first hand how important United Way dollars are in providing quality pro­ grams and assistance to people in Barry County." Winkler said. As manager of Hospice. Winkler also was a member of the Barry Community Resource Network. Her participation in that group enabled her to work closely with and get to know about a variety of Barry County agencies, many of which arc funded by the United Way. she said Her background includes employment at Pennbck Hospital and Barry Community Hospice. A member of the First Presbytenan Church in Hastings. Winkler has served as a Stephens Minister and a member of the par­ ent advisor committee. She also has partici­ pated in mission work in Mexico, the Yu­ catan Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Active in the International Exchange Pro­ gram. Winkler was a host family in 1990 and 1992. She is the local chapter's past president, and is presently host family co­ ordinator. Coleman, of Coleman Insurance, is no stranger to the people of the area or to public service. He has been "giving back" to the community for years. A trustee, elder and deacon al the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Coleman also served as president of Rotary, vice pres­ ident o! the Hasting Area Chamber of Commerce, six years on the Hastings City Council, and 25 years as director of Hastings City Bank. A trustee of Pennock Hospital, he has served the last several years as chairman. In 1993, he received the “Hospital Trustee of the Year" for the State of Michigan. He is currently on the YMCA Board of Directors, the Pennock Foundation Board, and works with the Barry County United Way A 1946 graduate of Hastings High School, and a 1950 alumnus of the University of Michigan. Coleman worked al Ford Motor company before coming to the Coleman Agency in Hastings in 1953. He became in­ volved with area youths as scoutmaster and lhen as an Explorer advisor for about seven years A member of the Hastings Country Club, he served as its secretary for several years, president for two and twice was champion. On a more personal level. Coleman played in the Hastings Civic Theater, received the "Outstanding Young Man" award in 1963. and in 1968 chaired a successful school bond drive. He enjoys hunting, golfing (he has a hole in one) and likes to travel. Married to his "Kentucky Belle." he and Carolyn have three children. The couple bought and fixed up a 110-year-old home on two acres in Hastings. Members of the Wayland Snowmobile Club and the West Michigan Snowmobile Council last week asked the Middleville Village Coun­ cil for permission to use the bike trail for which it would provide maintenance in return. Representative Bill Kenyon said the groups can help improve the trail by maintaining and cleaning it and upgrading bridges. The group, he said, has liability insurance that would be used for protection. The group used an area north of town after getting permission from property owners to lease the land from them in the winter. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the land recently was sold to private owners, who will not allow the club to lease. The club wants permission to use the bike trail that the village is trying to buy as part of their route mi club members can stay out of the way of other residents while riding. The Department of Natural Resources helps the group from time to lime and its finances come from snowmobile registration fees. Representative Wes Lomax said the group would lease the trail and pay the village a cer­ tain amount each month ($50 for each quarter mile) to use and provide trail upkeen. "Our first concern is safety." he said. Councilman William Mosey said he was under the impression that the trail was for the use of non-motorized vehicles only. He added (hat the idea sounded good, but council has an obligation to make rules and not change them suddenly , because that would not be fair to people in the community. President Jim French agreed. He also maintained that if snowmobiles were allowed in the winter, people would start asking to allow dirt bikes in the summer. Kenyon said the gnxip would put up gales and talk to property owners to get their ap- Help is at your finger­ tips State Rep. LaForge to speak at Truman-Johnson dinner Slate Rep. Ed LaForge will be guest speaker at the annual Barry County Democrats' Truman-Johnson dinner Satur­ day. April 20. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. LaForge. a Democratic stale legislator in the 60th District from the Kalamazoo area, perhaps is best known as a candidate in 1990 for slate senator from the old 13th District, which included all of Barry County. He lost his race with Republican Jack Welborn. The district changed boundaries with redistricting in 1994. Blanche Munjoy. chairwoman of the Barry County Democratic Party, said. "This is an important year, as it is the presidential election year We have succeeded in accom­ plishing many of the goals that were set out for us four years ago." LaForge was a Kalamazoo City Commissioner from 1981 to 1991 and was elected to the State Legislature in November 1994. He now serves ihi the Conservation. Environment and Great Lakes. Human Resources and Labor and Urban Policy committees in the Michigan House. He also serves on the task forces on Protecting the Family. Jobs and Urban Policy and Corrections. A self-employed plumber, he has worked for the Plumbers and Sieamfittcrs Union Local 337 and he has served as a nurse. He graduated from the Bronson Hospital School of Nursing in 1977. A resident of Kalamazoo since 1948. he is married and the father of eight grown chil­ dren. For tickets or more mformation abtxit the dinner, call 945-2791 or 945-3345. We have the answers to all your concerns about living with neuromuscular disease THE VOICE OF HOPE 1-800­ 572-1717 MDA Rep. Ed LaForge MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATE S3 1800CHILDREN 4 village made promises to the community in the past about no motorized vehicles and should stick with them permanently. Mosey said he would like to sec proof that the property owners agree to it. Then he may consider accepting the idea. The council is opposed to the idea at the moment hut may be willing to reconsider if the club can convince property owners to agree to let them use it. In other business last week, council voted to adopt an ordinance to change the sewer con­ nection fees for multiple-family residential units to $1.456 for each apartment A new or­ dinance already in effect states that the rate will increase at a rate of 4 percent per year Until this point, the first unit in a mutiplcfamily complex paid the same anutunt as a single-family home and the other units paid a percentage of the hook up fee. The council also voted to adopt an or­ dinance to make the water connection fee $700 for each residential unit. This rale also will increase 4 percent each year as of Jun. I. 1996. The council voted to purchase a Cybernet computer for $3,077.46 The computer will be used to make sewer mapping easier. Il also voted to purchase an impeller for its Icafhack for $699.45 and approximately $50 for shipping. New council members President Jim French and trustees Bill Nesbitt. James Rutherford. Floyd Bray and Bill Mosey were sworn in and officially will lake office in their new positions as of April I. Clerk Cheryl Hooper announced that she would not take an oath of office and that this would he her last meeting. Maple Valley sophomore sings at cage state finals Though Maple Valley’s basketball team was defeated in the Class C basketball quarterfinals, sophomore Megan Patrick sang the national anthem for more than 2,000 fans at the stale finals in the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Patrick has sung the anthem before Maple Valley basketball fans prior to each home game this season, and had accompanied the Lions to regionals just a week prior. The stale finals, however, were a bit scary "I was scared to death, there were so many people." she said. Patrick has been preparing for the past year. "A year ago I auditioned and Mr. (varsity basketball coach Jerry) Reese wrote me a rec­ ommendation." she said. "I then got a letter saying that I was accepted (to sing) and the schedule." She added that (hough frightening, the experience was good one. and will help to prepare her for more performances in the future. Patrick has been singing her way into people’s hearts since she was 5 years old. While attending a church activity with her parents, she met Carl and Donna Bridges, who inspired her, and soon after she joined the Grace Tabernacle Church group known as ' Judgment Morning." with whom she has performed for several years. More recently she has performed in high school concerts, talent shows and musicals, including a lead part in "Brigadoon" al the Maple Valley high School auditorium. Her next slop will be the Maple Syrup Festival in Vermontville, where she will appear in the annual talent show. Patrick plans to pursue a career in music or acting, and has been accepted to camp al the Institute for Performing Arts this summer at Western Michigan University. She has big drcams for the future, but is cautious. "I want to attend Juilliard (School of Music) in New York." she said. "But I will also study law just in case." PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that apuNic notice will be held by Prairieville Township Planning Commission on April 17,1996. at 7:30 PM at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the iiem(s) to he considered at this Public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. Special Land Use Permit filed by Willis and Maggie Aukerman of 7990 Milo Rd.. Delton. Michigan. 49046 for campground, country music shows, flea and craft markets, tractor and horse pulls, church service, food conces­ sions. old lime dancing, 4-H activities, and old time farm activities. The property in question is in the “A-1" Agricultural District and is parcel no. 08­ 012-024-008. Come and Celebrate HE IS RISEN! Easter Sunday April 7th, 1996 1st Worship Service 8:30 am Breakfast 9:30 - 10:45 am 2nd Worship Service 11:00 am First Baptist Church of Hastings To team how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. proval before making any decisions. Mosey said that he would be willing to agree to it if it was all right with the property owners. The group proposed that they would use the area north from M-37 to the railroad right of way across Main Street, then join the original trail. Bill said these changes would eliminate traffic from the bridge. Village Planner Jason Cherry said he at­ tended several meetings in which he represented the village to ask for support of the trail. Irving Township passed a resolution allow­ ing the trail to open as long as it receives a plan for it beforehand. Cherry said he has mixed feelings about the club’s request. On one hand, he wants the club to be able to use the area. On the other hand, the village is just gening back on line to obtain the $15,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation that it lost a couple of months ago. However, he noted the decision is up to council and he will remain neutral. Cherry recently received a letter from Paul McAllister at the MDOT. stating that the state will give the village the $15,000 grant to pur­ chase all but 800 feet of the 5.05 linear miles of property. The 800 feet is located in Rutland Township, the government unit that is still op­ posed to the community having access to the trail. He said he wants to get the grant first before considering the request. "It has Ken a long road." he said. "I don’t want people to feel threatened by more changes." James Rutherford said he felt that the 309 E. Woodlawn • Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 9484004 • Fax: (616) 948-9745 Pastor Kevin Shorkey Pastor Jim Barrett Pastor Aaron Welch 2. Special Land Use Permit filed by Richard and Joanne Ochri. 4644 Fennessy SW. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49544 to allow the placement and use of a 24 foot Jayco travel trailer on lol 17 (parcel no. 012-430-017-00), Sandy Beach during the months of June. July. August and September. The applicants are specifically requesting that for each month mentioned above they be allowed to use the travel trailer one period of time each month not to exceed two weeks at a time. This would provide them use of the lol until they build a home. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applications at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4. 1996 Letters from our readers... Dog fighting sport not far from home Commissioners should have insisted on a better deal To The Editor: In 1983 there were four landfills in Barry County. Kavco. Misik and Sberriod were closed due to violations and only the Hast­ ings landfill now is still in operation. The host agreement the County Board of Commissioners wants, by all indications, is a bad deal for the people of Barry County. For people who live within the area of the landfill, it is indeed a time bomb Let's look at some facts and figures that the public has not been informed about. In 1982 there were only 441 contaminated sites under Public Act 307 in Michigan. In just 12 years that number soared 2.698, plus 6.741 underground storage tanks leaking into our water and land. Of the 19 counties that will be hauling waste into Hastings, there are 795 contami­ nated sites, of which two have been cleaned. Barry County now has 19 sites, of which 17 are in different stages of cleanup, but none of the sites hasc been cleaned to meet guide­ lines set down by the stale. The Hastings landfill owns six parcels of land all joining each other, which is about 212 acres The acreage is surrounded by fresh water lakes, several small creeks, all within a few hundred feet of this property County commissioners say this landfill will be closed when 48 acres is filled, but in the host agreement the door is left wide open for the possibility of expansion if they and the owners of this landfill agree The 1.5 percent of the upping fees agreed to in the host agreement without any other benefits results in the people of Barry County being sold out. A landfill in another county that is not surrounded by water was loured, and this is what we found: This county gets 3 percent and the local township gets 3 percent of lipping fees. To date, the county and township have received more than $2 million. People who live within a half mile of this landfill pay no property taxes. This landfill also does recycling, and when you consider that 60 percent of solid waste is recyclable, this is not only good for our environment, but it makes money. Methane gas, rather than going into the air. is captured, vacu­ umed into motors that generate power, and that power is sold at a profit. This landfill is 7b The Editor: doing the right thing and the people who live nearby have very few complaints. There are other things this landfill does that involves the community, the schools, businesses and the public. As much as we'd like to see the Hastings landfill disappear, al this time we are stuck with it. But this doesn't mean that you and I have no power. We can demand the county commissioners do a better job. We also can write letters Io Lansing and the federal gov­ ernment to effect clianges in that any landfill should at any cost be kept out of fresh water and populated areas. As a county we cannot do less than the Mate requires, but under law wc can be more strict. It is sad that the commissioners did not demand more benefits, close more dixirs and think more about our children's future, if in­ deed we want to remain as "One of the Best 100 Small Towns in America.*' In closing. I hope everyone will attend the hearing on the host agreement Wednesday. April 17. at the Hastings High School lec­ ture hall, where more will be stated Larry (Bonner) Lippert Hastings Road Commission charges not ‘libelous’ To The Editor: Last week's Banner earned a letter to the editor from a Charles Walker of Dowling, who referred to "unwarranted public libelous attack" on Road Commission Chairman Robert Russell. Having made comments about the Road Commission and its members in regard to their renumcration and benefits as members of that board, it occurred to me that I might be the person to whom Mr. Walker’s com­ ments were directed. Because of my commitment to accuracy. I have taken the time to review my comments ion search of the "libelous accusations." I was present at the County Board of Commissioners' meeting when it was pointed out that our self-sacnficing members of the Barry County Road Commission had not had a raise in pay in decades. Without discussion, the County Board granted the Road Commission members a 50 percent in­ crease. from $2,400 annually to $3,600. This, in itself, is hardly big money for a two meetings per month part-time job. Und» r the Freedom of Information Act. I was able to discover that the base pay of $3,600 a year was just the kickoff point. Added to that, in Mr. Russell's case, were $9,200 in per diem payments. $4,555 in health insurance premiums. $111.36 in life insurance and close to $1,300 in pension payments. Yes. it adds up to $18,700 plus expenses Congressman’s column ‘off the mark’ 7b The Editor: I'd like to respond to Congressman Nick Smith's article in the March 28 Banner l*d like to begin with a part of his final state­ ment. "Ideas have consequences." Of course, and many ideas of the leadership of the 104th Congress could have devastating consequences Congressman Smith attacks entitlements with a vengeance, as his leadership did in pro­ posing to slash welfare. Medicare and Medicaid These programs, especially welfare and Medicaid, could be cut by pro­ viding people with jobs, education, housing and access to proper health care. Because a majority of those on welfare are children and elderly, the consequences could be grave The congressman talks about his party turn­ ing the tide and stopping the movement down the road to serfdom. What does he call the move to a low-pay mg service oriented economy, the downsizing and movement of well paying jobs to slave labor markets overseas? What does he call the elimination of millions of farm families from their land, for­ cing them to compete with their urban cousins for those low-paying jobs? In that vein, it is ironic that the con­ gressman has railed against welfare and then has praticipated in foisting a welfare program on hard-working farmers, as embodied in the new so-called farm bill The congressman also mentioned the move to privatize Social Security so workers could own and invest their own retirement funds. Given the trillion dollar plus debt that the American people own, does anyone seriously believe that a great majority would actually squirrel those retirement dollars away? Finally, if the congressman wants to reform entitlements, perhaps he will opt to take early out of his Conservation Reserve Program A true entitlement, the C R P has paid Con­ gressman Smith several hundred thousand dollars in the past several years. What a good example he could make by turning this entitle­ ment money down! Carl Mcllvain. President Michigan Farmers Union Hastings When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER for the chairman of the Road Commission. That's right, a $3,600 salary and $15.111 in extras. Libelous? Hardly. The document from which this information was drawn was fur­ nished by Mr. Vandecar. secretary of the Road Commission. It also came to light that one member of the Road Commission (there are three mem­ bers). who had been appointed contrary to law. was able to have the road in front of his home paved at a cost to him of less than $3 per foot Libelous? Hardly, ax Mr. Vandecar also provided this information in response to my Freedom of Information request. Perhaps you. too. find it unusual that an employee's fringe package exceeds his salary. Perhaps it is not unusual to double or triple your part-time salary with “extra meetings.” Perhaps our County Road Commissioners each are worth close to $20,000 a year. Il is curious that it all starts out as a part­ time job. But Mr. Walker's charge of libel hardly applies to the facts above. Robert Dwyer Nashville While many people believe that dog fight­ ing an inner-city problem, occurring only in a large metropolis like New York. Los Angeles or San Francisco, small cities and towns across America arc littered with the carcasses of dogs forced to fight for their lives, unceremoniously thrown into dump­ sters or shot to death. They lost a fight, or they weren't tough enough. There is another casualty of dog fighting: Stolen pets that are used to toughen the fight dog. introduce it to the taste of blood. An of­ ficer for the Humane Society of the United States recalled a particularly brutal case, in which a fight dog had been sent into an en­ closure to be "bloodied" on a German shep­ herd puppy The puppy's muzzle was taped closed. If you want to protect your pet from be­ coming a victim of dog fighting, take the following precautions: • If you leave your pet alone while you shop or dine, make sure you can see it at all times. • Do not leave your pet alone in a parked car. An alarm is not always a deterrent. • Do not let your dog or cal roam the neighborhood rnatiended If you have a pet. please protect it from dog fighters wno see it only as a tool, a means to an end. If you have information about the fighting of dogs, call the Humane Society of the United States, the police or the local animal shelter. Tens of thousands of dogs and other animals are horribly mistreated by those in­ volved in dog fighting. We can fight back by protecting our pets and urging our legislators to gel tough on the participants of this vi­ cious blood sport. Cynthia Jo Woodin Hickory Comers Safety more important than revenue 7b 77ie Editor: All of the focus has been on revenue that would be saved if the asphalt plant is placed in our Dowling neighborhood. I would like someone to address a more important issue — the safely of our children. We live on a rural road. When we walk or ride our bikes, there is nowhere to go except into the ditch al the side of the road when we meet trucks coming at us from both ways. Our children ride their bikes to the Dowling Comer Store, the library, the church play­ ground and to their friers' homes. So I'm concerned because of the added truck traffic. The information sheet that was sent to me by the Barry County Road Commission stated that on an average day they work 800 tons of asphalt. I've bscn told that the trucks they use carry about 15 tons. That would mean that 106 or more trucks would go by my home each day the asphalt plant was in use. We've been told the plant would be used in three months during the summer. That is also the lime the children are out of school for the summer, riding their bikes. The Dowling M-37 intersection is con­ gested now. The Standard Crash Report shows that from 1989 through 1994 there was one person killed. 13 injured and nine fender benders al the intersection It scares me to think what the traffic will be like when we have 106 more trucks using that intersection each day. What price do we put on a person's life? Jean Herbstreitl Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. County should still own the shelter Orangeville. Praineville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United Stales House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Inring. Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line lor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. To The Editor: We were unable to attend the special hear­ ing held Friday. March 22. regarding animal shelter business. Specifically, privatization of the shelter versus a county millage to maintain county ownership and build a new facility. We would like to express that we are solidly in favor of keeping the shelter under county ownership and building a new facility. Privatization could bring terrible results, such as placing profit before humane animal welfare. Basically, privatization would still require county funds for operation, just different ownership. Il is our understanding that the county already has in its accounts $24,000 raised from private donations and fund-raisers for the shelter and new building program. Many people worked many hours to raise this money and they deserve, at the very least, to have some input on how their money is used. It is our hope that the commissioners will place this issue on the August ballot and let the public decide. We are confident the voters will vote for county ownership. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. Stale Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Greg and Kathy Richardson Carlton Township ~. . ... HastingsBaNNER What will be the biggest campaign issue in *96? Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 tk. Republican and Democratic nominees for president will be Robert Dole and Rdl diaaon. What do you think will be the single biggest campaign lease in die moMha Pubtebed Dy Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovti-oc Of J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1952N BroaOny Hastings. M! 49056-0602 (616) 945 9554 ahead? John Jacobs Pftsidant Joyce Ryan Treasurer Fradenc Jacoba VcePres-dem StephenJacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editof) Elaine Gibert Karen MauO Barbara Gan Jean Gallup Cmdy Smith Sharon Miller James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • C»»1*1 ads accepted Monday through Freay 8 am to 530pm. Saturday 8X am Noon Scon Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Bates: Si 5 per year m Barry Courty si 7 per year m ad)O«ning counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Boi B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Pam Arends Randy Coenen, Debbie Rcnaer, Hastings: Hastings: Hartings: "I'd say Kevorkian and the Right to Die move­ ment. I think it's no more than fair.” "Probably the budget. Balancing the budget would be a very good one (issue). "The biggest one pro­ bably will be balancing the budget." Mike Neymeiyer, Hastings: Jodi Risner, Delton: "The Right to Die. I feel that if anyone wants to die, they can. except if they're just depressed." "Probably the budget. I think we should have a balanced budget." - Uaa Mqr, Free pat t: "WeKm rsfcnnnmy i >• biggest concent (along ■ - A* ------A WMrtJ UUMJI UBC MB Sochi Security." . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4. 1996 — Page 5 Maple Valley appoints school board member Bonnie Leep will rejoin the Maple Valiev Board of Education, after the resignation of Mike Hamilton. At a special meeting last week Monday. Superintendent Alan McLean told board members that he had received a letter of resignation from Hamilton. effective March 15. Though Hamilton gave no reasons for his decision in that letter, he later staled in an interview that "lack of time" forced him to resign his position. "There arc a lot of reasons for my decision." he said. "Bui (he lack of enough lime to do an adequate job is the biggest." McLean said legal requirements for board action meant that a new trustee should be appointed to complete the remainder of Hamilton's term within 20 days of his resignation That individual would serve until June 30. when the term expires. Because of time constraints. McLean advertised the position and another meeting was scheduled lor March 28 (last Thursday) Mark Howe joins Rep. Geiger’s staff Matthew Thompson New public affairs head named at Pennock Matthew Thompson has accepted the posi­ tion of director of public affairs at Pennock Hospital Thompson comes to Pennock from Butter­ worth Hospital where he was employed in physician recruitment and retention. In March of 1994. he completed a nine-month ad­ ministrative residency at Pennock Hospital. Thompson received his bachelor of science degree in business administration/health education from Ball Slate University and his master of health administration from Indiana University. In his role as public affairs director. Thompson will be responsible for operations of physician offices in Clarksville. Nashville. Delton. Gun Lake and Wayland; development of a community-based managed care pro­ gram; direction of Pennock Foundation and he will oversee the marketing and public rela­ tions activities of the hospital. Thompson and his wife Tina currently live in Kentwood State Rep. Terry Geiger. R-Lake Odessa, has announced the addition of Mark Howe to his legislative staff. A native of Ionia County. Howe comes to Lansing from the Michigan office of U.S. Rep. Vernon Ehlers. R-Grand Rapids. Ehlers represents the Third Congressman District, which includes Kent and Ionia counties and part of Barry County. "The 87th District has gained a significant asset." Geiger said. "Mark has extensive knowledge of the area. His political ex­ perience spans a 10-year newspaper career, six years in the state Senate and more than two years with Congressman Ehlers." A graduate of Saranac High School. Howe reported for the Ionia Sentinel-Standard from 1978 to 1988. As a Michigan Senate staff member, he served under Sen. Rudy Nichols. R-Walerford, and Senate Majority Leader Dick Posthumus. R-Alto. In 1994. be joined Ehlers' staff. "It was a really tough decision to leave Congressman Ehlers.” Howe said. "Terry Geiger certainly has a bright future ahead of him and he represents the district well.” Rep. Terry Geiger BPW to hear Rep. Geiger State Rep. Terry Geiger will be guest speaker at the Hastings Business and Profes­ sional Women's Club dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. April 9. al the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church on M-43 north of Hastings. Geiger, a first-term Republican, represents all of Barry County in the 87th Legislative District. Reservations must be made by noon Mon­ day. April 8. by calling 945-9406 or 945­ 2128. TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Mork Howe Howe began his position March 25. He is one of two legislative assistants to Geiger. Howe and Karla Garcia can be reached at (517) 373-0842. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road proposed to be improved here­ under. and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to pave and perform other road improvements to that por­ tion of Sunset Point (a.k.a. Sunset Street) which is a public road certified by the Barry County Road Commission and to create a special assessment distort for the recov­ ery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted there­ in. LEGAL NOTICE: far Barry Caaaty OBOOt FOB ALTWIATK SCtVICI MOMOBABIX JAMES H. HSMEW. CSreMt Mr* PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above men­ tioned improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost there­ of is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: FILE NO 96 208-CH LOTS 4 THROUGH 7 AND 16 THROUGH 28 OF THE SUPERVISORS PLAT OF SUNSET. FlomtiH*. Joy L. Smith and Sadi* Smith. Unknown Heir*. Deviieet. Atttgn* and Claimant* of Jay I. Smith and Sadie Smith, and Joan Brovota. Defendant*. Attorney for Plaintiff David M Koon* (P39300) 214 N Broodway Ho*i.nq» Ml 49058 (»l 6) 948 9407 ORDER FOG ALTERNATE SERVICE At a *e«*ion of said court, held in the City of Haslinqs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, on this 22nd day of March 1996 PRESENT HONORABLE JAAAES H. FISHER Circuit Judge i On the 22nd day of March 1996. on action was filed by Clarence E. Haute and Alice R. Haute to Quite Title to a certain property known ot 815 E. South Street. Hatting*, described a* follow*: • Lot number teven P) of block number nine (9) of Kenfieldt Second Addition to the city formerly Village of Hotting*. Barry County. Michigan, occorBng to the recorded plat thereof. . Upon consideration al Plaintiff's motion at­ testing to the fact that Defendant* Joy L. Smith and Sadie Smith. Unknown Heir*. Devise*. Assign* and Ooimont* of Jay L. Smith and Sadie Smith, in this action cannot be personally served with a Sum­ mons and Complaint herein because their present whereabout* are unknown, and they have no lost known address, and that publication of the notice it} a newspaper of general circulations is most like­ ly to give notice to those Defendants Jay L. Smith and Sodie Smith. Unknown Heirs. Devises. Assigns af»d Claimants of Joy L. Smith and Sodie Smith, and i» appearing in this Court that Plaintiff, after diligent inquiry, ho* been unable to ascertain the Defendants residence* either within or without the State of Michigan, and it further appearing that personal service of a Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be mode on some Defendant* for the above *toted reason*, and that publication is the best means available to apprise Defendants of the pendency of this action. IT tS ORDERED that the Defendants Joy I Smith and Sadie Smith. Unknown Heirs. Devises. Assigns and Claimants of Jay L. Smith and Sadie Smith, shall on or before May 10. 1996. serve their answer oh David M. Koons. Attorney for Plaintiffs, whose address is 214 N. Broadway. Hostings. Ml 49058. or take such other action as be permitted by low Fqilure to comply with this Order may result in a Judgment by Default against the Defendant* for the relief demanded m the Complaint filed in this Court IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order by published once a week for three consecutive weeks m the Hastings Bonner, a newspaper in general circulation hereby designated os most likely to give notice to the Defendants Publication shall occur within the Court of Barry State of IT ^FURTHER ORDERED that the first publtcolton of this Order begin within fourteen (14) days from the dote of this Order, and that mailing a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiffs cqnnot. with reasonable diligence, ascertain a place where the Defendants probably receive mat­ ter transmitted by mail Jqmes H Fisher Circuit Judge Drafted by: David M. Koons Attorney ot Low 2M N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (6)6)948-9407 (4/11) LOT 40 OF PLEASANT BEACH PLAT LOTS 2-3-4 OF MERLAU PLAT ALSO COM NW COR OF LOT 2. N 71D­ 39M E 119.9 FEET; S 19D-25M W 55 FEET; S 75D-14M W 92.3 FEET TO NE COR LOT 2; NW 51.77 FEET TO POB T1N-R10W SEC. 7 MERLAU PLAT COM NW COR LOT 1. TH S 80D-23M E 100 FEET TO TRAVERSE LN ALG SHORE. TH S 19D-24M W ON LN 61 86 FEET. TH S 71D-39M W 119.90 FT TO SW COR LOT 1. TH N 17D­ 36M E 118 32 TO POB Condition, Cut, Iry & Style EM€lus.TR$St ; With the Purchase of 2 or More Ncxxus Professional Haircare Products 10 Ti Sessions 515 99 fc Nowdn. & style. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received engi­ neered plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an esti­ mate of the cost of such construction in the amount of $30,657.00. has place the same on file with the Township Clerk, and has passed a Resolution tentatively declar­ ing its intention to make such improvement and to create the aforedescribed Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petitions for the improve­ ments to be in compliance with statutory requirements. Tonning Sator s • >. Tmtftuvnfid Ms<rO»C—... < । Fricndh vnlnu. pear prices and no ^■pafatnitlit is ncr needed. KMART HAZA SIS Wat Sue Sam 948 9470 RIIWS a -vlm-.v wmatnx H€XUS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, r accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the heanng m the spe­ cial assessment proceedings is required n order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear m person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the heanng his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. K- You Are Invited! Don’t Miss Out! Attend our April 23rd Edward Jones Seminar This months featured program: AMERICAN LEGACY - MR. CHRIS CASSIN SEMINAR TOPICS: INVESTING FOR TAX DEFERRED GROWTH NOW - FOR MORE INCOME LATER! Please, Call for reservations Now! Call (616) 945-3553 (24-hour reservation line) Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 Mark D. Christensen Investment Representative Co—. SEC 7 T1N R10W. COM AT THE SE COR OF LOT 40. PLEASANT BEACH; S 790 50M 30S W. 96 7 FEET. ALG S’LY U OF SO LOT 40 TO SW COR OF 40; S 400 24M 30S E. 18.89 FEET TO THE NTY U OF DRIVE LEADING TO SUPERVISORS PLAT SUNSET PT; N 69D 45M E. 210.16 FEET ALG N*LY U OF SD DR; N 15D 51M E. 107.58 FEET TO THE S U OF THE SUPERVISORS PLAT OF SUNSET PT; N 80D 23M W. ALG THE S LI OF SD PLAT TO PINE LK; S’LY ALG LK TO POB. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, cost estimate, special assessment district and Petitions may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. Due to the overwhelming popularity of this seminar, seating is limited. Reservations are required. Feel free to bring an interested friend. AAA Mo.rc.ct to make the needed appointment. Leep. a former member of the board, was chosen Ixxause ot her poor knowledge of board functions and experience, according to board member Michael Calllon. "Bonnie was on the board once before, and can step in and contribute to board actions." said Calllon. "I think she will be an asset to the board." Leep served a four-ycar term beginning in 1991 and then chose not to run again when her term expired last June. While on the board, she worked on the Policy . Transportation. Athletics, and Cur­ riculum committees. Leep said that one of the biggest hurdles affecting Maple Valley is the lack of funds. "It is always a battle to keep progressing as we would like to while never having enough funds to work w ith." she said. Teamwork is of utmost importance, according to Leep, who plans to work closely with other board members over the next three months to take care of school business. "Working as a team while on the board is most important. You can't accomplish anything on your own." she said. Leep will continue as an appointed trustee until June. She does not plan to run for the four-year term. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that m the event that written objections to the improvement are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the above described pro­ posed special assessment district, the project cannot be instituted unless a valid peti­ tion has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record owners of land con­ stituting more than fifty percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved m the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 South Norns Road within Prairieville Township commencing at 7:30 p.m. on April 18. 1996 At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the fore­ going matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hear­ ing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, esti­ mate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the pubic nearing Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenal being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk Normajean Campoeil. Cient Prairieville Township 10115 South Norns Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4. 1996 B.YO.B. (Bring your own bag.) When you go shopping remember to bring your own bag. You can do more than you think. For more ideas on reusing and reducing, call: l*800-9WILDLIFE Revse stiff tetae ftMirw Woukbp, ^oaeilteA... at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Ucej Ro«d. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 751-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 tromc phone Sunday Service: 9:30 am . Sunday School II 00 am. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6.00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 p m A*ana Program (3 yean old through 6th grade) Wednesdays. 6:30-8 p m Teen Center. 7th-12th grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a.m . Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40a m Morning Worship With the Redeemed. 5.30 p.m. Youth meeting with "Youth with a Message 945-9224. 6 30 p.m Bt blc study for all No Thursday ser­ vice because ot the Good Friday Service Friday. April 5 — 7 p.m. Good Friday service with the Redeemed. Cecil and Clare Slice Sunday. Apnl 7 — 8 a.m. Sunrise Breakfast HASTINGS FREE METHOOLST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Boltwood St.. Res Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Res Donald Brail. AsmkuUc Pastor Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 9 45 a.m Sunday School. 10:45 Morn­ ing Worship. 6 00 p m Evening activities Wednesday — 7 pm — share groups in various homes Contact church office for info. <»n lhese Prayer and Bible study al the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHVRCH. 3185 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pwkard. 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am. Res Ken Vaught. 1100 a m . Res Cart Lrtchfieid SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per mwhI Financial Freedom. Found* ttonal Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calling God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the class that fits yiair needs 4-H. Mondays 6 30-8 00 pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m al 154 E Braodway. Woodland il^ubaugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5 15 pm at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the (hird Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering You arc insited and welcome INDEPENDENT CHURCH Or CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas JefTenon Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 a m . Bible School. 10 30 a m.. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location - 623 3110 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Browl • ay Randall Hanman. Paste* Sundav Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 1100 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even mg Service. Wednesday 7:00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phon. 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m and 10:45 a m Sunday children's church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9.30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meet* Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family QUIMBY UNITED METHOOLST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m ; Worship II a m . After School Special W-.dnesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Sunday Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Mr E. Woodlawn. Haaungs. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Chibs; 7:00 p.m.. Teen* in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adult* Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M 79 Lawrence Hubky. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a m.. Sand., School. 10:45 a m Morning wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pai Fuller from 5.30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for ail services. Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131vl Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (.3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd) Sunday Mas* 9:30 a.m . Commu­ nion Service*. Mon.. Wed . Fn. at 9.00 a m ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer book used al ail *ervice* For more infor­ mation call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick al 948-2101. St. Andrew's i* a part of the In "ependent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Vailes High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery childrens ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. leader­ ship training The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hasting* and lake Odessa WMN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FUXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HAITI NOS Member F.D.I.C. THI HASTINOS BANNER AND REMINDER 1852 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■■Presenpttons" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINOS FIBSR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings, Michigan ______ HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Stapcn. Musk Cixxdtnaior and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS. Sunday School 9 .30 a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m. — with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 8; Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m WEDNESDAYS: Fami ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6:00 p.m.; Aduh Bible Study and Activities for Kid* 6:45 p.m.. First Wednesday of month is Game Night fix all ages THURSDAY Children's Choir 4:00 p.m.. Youth Handbell* 4 30 p m . Aduh Hand bell Choir 6:30 p.m ; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m Thursday. Apnl 4 - Holy Thursday Seder Meal and Communion 6:30 p.m. Easier Sun­ day. Apnl 7 — Sunnse Service 8:00 a.m.. Easier Breakfast 8:45 a.m.. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. with special music by all vocal and handbell choirs. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all age*. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible (>uz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible Qua (age* 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age limits ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends. Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oesler. Program/Youth Director Friday. April 5 - 12:00 noon Good Friday Service at Em­ manuel Episcopal Church Sunday. Apnl 7 - ••THE DAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD— 9:30 a m and 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship (9:30 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH AMFM) Nursery is provided during both services. Communion celebrated at both service*. 10 30 a m . "Coffee Hour". 11:20, a.m. Childrens Church. NO PYF TO DAY NO CONFIRMATION CLASS Monday. Apnl 8 - 10 00 a.m.. Full staff meeting. 7:30 p.m.. session meet* Tuesday. Apnl 9 — 700 p.m.. deacons meet, dining room. 7:15 p.m.. Circle *9. lounge Wednesday. April 10 — 6:00 p.m . Childen's Choir (1st thru 4th grade); 7.00 p.m.. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday. April II — 3:00 p.m . Cadette Choir; 3:30 p.m.. Handchime rehearsal GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Apnl 7 - Easter. 6:00 and 10:45. Holy Communion Breakfast and Egg Hunt; Thursday. April 4 — Maundy Thursday. 7.00. Holy Eucharist. 8 00. AA Fnday. Apnl 5 — Good Friday. 9 00. Crosswalk. 7 00. Tenebrae Satur day. Apnl 6 . Holy Saturday 3 00. Adult Choir. ’00. Eauer Vigil Monday. Apnl 8 - 7 00. Women of Faith. Tuesday. Apnl 9 — 7.00. Stephen Support. Home Interior* CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00a m.; Wor ship 11 00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coat* Grove Road Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 a m Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p.m. at the church Bang sack lunch ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m and 11.15 a.m . Confessions Saturday 4 00-4.30 p.m. Sally, a 16-year-old sophomore. sees herself as overweight. In reality, at 5’3” she weighs only 85 pounds. She has begun to stop eating, and begins to compulsively exercise-trying to lose the fat that isn’t really there. Sally has anorexia ner­ vosa. an eating disorder that effects up to a million women in this country alone. Diane, a 30-something wife, mother and successful business owner, has struggled w ith her weight for some time. She find* herself binge eating on high-calorie foods like doughnuts and Twinkies. Feeling depressed and guilty, she discovers that making herself vomit will rid herself of the consumed calories. This pattern becomes a self­ destructive. addictive cycle called bulimia. Both of these women are caught in the grips of an eating disorder. For them, and millions like them, the focus of every day life revolves obsessively around food. By restricting food intake the anorexic starves herself, often to a life-threatening stage. By binging and then purging the con­ sumed calories, the bulimic can get the pleasure and self-soothing that comes from food without the fear of weight gain. What seems like an ideal dieting technique becomes a pervasive, habit-forming emotional crutch with many medical problems -sometimes life­ threatening. Biological, psychological and social factors all seem to play a role in an individual's susceptibility to develop an eating disorder. Biological factors such as inherited predispositions to depression or other addic­ tive behaviors may contribute. Psychological­ ly. it seems that many of those who develop eating disorders have a need to be ’’model" people - high-achieving, perfectionistic. people-pleasure. In reJity. these "moder' people have low self-esteem, lack confidence. ! ArundelJ. Reneau | MAPLE GROVE - Arundel J. Reneau, aged 69, of Maple Grove Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 26,1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born August 11, 1926 in Battle Creek, the son of Jack M. Reneau and Lori T. (Stokes) Reneau. Mr. Reneau attended Briggs School in Lacy. He worked for Rco Motor Factory then for Jerry Rose as a driver. Mr. Reneau served in the United States Army in World War II and 3vas in the Infantry Scout Dog Platoon as a handler. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Skidmore and two brothers, Edward and James Reneau. He is survived by two sisters, Arlie Goforth of Nashville and Ruth McKeown of Howard City. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 30,1996 at Bachman Hebble Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Burial took place in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Emmett Township. Memorial donations may be made to charity of one’s choice. Thelma M. Harvath DELTON - Thelma M. Harvath. 75, of Delton, passed away Saturday, March 30,1996 at Community Hospital-Battle Creek Health System. She was bom on July 31,1920 in Mason, the daughter of Walter P. & Grace (Parker) Jack way. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing skipbo, feeding her birds, watching the wild­ life, cooking and spending time with her family. She was married to William C. Harvath on April 18, 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1976; parents; two sisters; and one brother. She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Myers of Irons, Naomi Harvath-McCaleb of Battle Creek; three sons, William R. Harvath of Battle Creek, Clyde W. Harvath of Hickory Corners, David J. Harvath of Delton; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Ella Crowston of Tcnnesse, Mary Lou Toth of Pompeii; four brothers, Norman Jackway of Perry, Edward, Ralph & Walter Jackway all of Lansing. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 2, 1996 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor David Morton officiating. Burial was in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. The MedMneLabel... Your Road Map to Good Health important to recognize signs of eating disorders /fs and are emotionally insecure. Social factors also seem to play a role in the rising rate of eating disorders, particularly our preoccupation with thinness and the "perfect" body. Because people with eating disorders often live in shame, they try to hide their problem and may be hard to identify. If you are con­ cerned about someone you know, look for these signs: - Signs of secrecy such as taking too long in the bathroom, eating alone in a car or other private place, sneaking or hoarding food. - Dramatic weight changes, loss of 15 per­ cent or more of ideal body weight. - Changes in appearance such as dry skin, rashes, the texture or quality of hair and fingernails. - Severe dieting and/or extreme physical exercise. - Isolation, withdrawal, or other signs of depression. I - Discovering laxatives, diuretics, or diet pills. - Menstrual irregularities. - intense fear of becoming fat; frequent weighing oneself. - Distorted body image. The good news is that these disorders arc treatable. A combined treatment approach focusing on he medical, dietary and psychologK'al/emotional issues can help the person regain control of eating patterns. If you are concerned about someone you know. you may need to confront her in a car­ ing. noniudgmental way. Be specific and con­ crete about your concerns. Communicate your concern about the physiological effects of her behavior. Gather some information, such as this column, to support your case. Suggest she see a physician or a counselor. Above all. since control issues are often at the core of the disorder, don’t nag or back her in a comer. Help her feel in control and em­ powered to get the assistance she needs. Jack E Stair James A. Bowen| WOODLAND - James A. Bowen, 75. of Woodland, passed away on Friday, March 29, 1996, at Pennock Hospital. He 3vas bom on January 14,1921 in Gaylord, the son of Oscar and Myrtle (Dunn) Bowen He was married to Celia Kidder on August 15, 1940 in Mancelona. They moved to the Woodland area in 1968. He was a self-employed Brick Mason for several years, retiring in 1985. Mr. Bowen served in the United Stales Army during World War II. He attended the Sebewa Church of God. He was preceded in death by a great grand­ son, Randy McElhaney, Jr., in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Celia; five daughters, Dolly Lomotan of Reno, Nevada, Wanda (Paul) Wisecup of Lake Odessa, Anita (John)Frittitta of Neshkoro, Wisconsin, Donna (Gary) Shattuck of Potterville, Sandi (Jeff) Cady of Saranac; two sons. Bill (Sherri) Bowen of Sarasota, Florida. Jeffery (Nadine) Bowen of Martin; twenty-two grandchildren; twentyfour great grandchildren; two brothers. Oscar (Queenie) Stabley of Davisburg, Arthur Bowen of Six Mile Lake; four sisters, Evelyn (Billie) Putnam of Davisburg, Ruth (Herschel) Young of Six Mile Lake, LaVina (Russell) Tober of East Jordan, Beatrice (George) Putnam of Fl Myers, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were he’d Monday, April 1, 1996 at the Sebewa Church of God with Reverend George A ton officiating. Interment was in Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Eleanor M. Greenfield J NASHVILLE - Eleanor M. Greenfield, 74, of Nashville went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 1, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Greenfield was bom on October 21, 1921 al Carlton Township, Barry County, the daughter of Orval & Zilpha (Farley) Gardner. She was raised in Carlton Township and in Nashville and attended Altofl Country School and Nashville Schools. She graduated from Nashville High School in 1939. She was married to Lawrence H. “Red” Greenfield on June 29, 1941. She had lived at her present address since 1986. She had previously lived in Grand Haven, other areas of Barry County, Mt. Pleas­ ant and in Howell. Mrs. Greenfield worked primarily as a homemaker and mother. From 1965 until 1967 she and her husband owned and operated the former Hastings Electric Store on Main Street in Hastings. She was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church and a long time Sunday School Teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Marion, Kenneth, Howard and Gerald Gardner; sister, Zola Kcttinger. Mrs. Greenfield is survi *ed by her husband. Lawrence H. “Red" Greet.field; daughter & husband, Mueril &. Witham Tuggle of Spring Lake, daughter & husband, Diana & Roger Gibson of Hastings; son &. wife, Larry &. Barbara Greenfield of Ionia; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Gaylord Gard­ ner of Vermontville; several nieces nephews. Funeral Services will be held Thursday. April 4, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Hastings First Baptist Church with Reverend Kevin Shorkey and Reverend James Barrett officiating. Burial will be at the Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Hastings First Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ; BRADENTON, FLORIDA - Jack F. Stair, 73, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 1996 in Bradenton. He was bom October 27, 1923, the son of Forest and Leona (Fransisco) Stair. He was raised in the Lake Odess* area and graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1941. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Pacific during World War 11. He was preceded in death by his parents: nn? brother and sister-in-law, Forest (Bud) and Evelyn Stair; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty (Stair) and Perry Shepard. Mr. Stair is survived by his first wife. Hazel (Cook) Stair; three sons, Jack (Barb) Stair, Larry (Regina) Stair and Roger (Maggie) Stair; and, grandchildren all of Muskegon, Lansing and Twin Lake; two sisters, Beverly (Arnold) Daniels of Vermontville, Shirley (Bob) Herbstrieth of Lake Odessa; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Full military services and burial were held March 20, 1996 in Bradenton, Florida. I Bradley Steven Timm| WAYLAND - Bradley Steven Timm* age six months, darling son of Eric D. and Christina A. (Musser) Timm, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 25, 1996 at Butterworth Hospital. Surviving besides his parents is a brother, Jordan Lee Timm; grandparents, Sue (Mel) Hunter of Middleville, Gordon Timm of Hast­ ings, Phil and Luella Musser of Big Rapids; great grandparents, Edith Miller, Gladys Timm, Hazel Musser, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral and committal services were held Wednesday, March 27, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Keith Dragt officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to SIDS. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Wanda Elnora Marsh HASTINGS - Wanda Elnora Marsh, 77, of Hastings and formerly of Nashville and Lake Odessa passed away Wednesday, March 27, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born September 20.1918 in Isabella County, the daughter of George and Zula (Walker) Bruce Mrs. Marsh attended Nashville schools. She was employed at International Lock & Seal in Hastings, Lake Odessa Machine Products, as a Crossing Guard for Hastings Schools, and with her husband worked as Sextons for the Lake Odessa Cemetery. She married Waiter Marsh in Nashville on August 14. 1948; he preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Marsh enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She was also preceded in death by one ufant; sister, Rctha Wells; and brothers, Myron Bruce and George Bruce Jr. She is survived by sisters, Edna (Virgil) Whipple of Hastings. Ruth (Donald) Douglas of Hastings, Margaret Badger of Battle Creek, Emma (Floyd) Conley of Hastings; brothers. Jay (Mane) Bruce of Nashville and William (Marlene) Bruce of Hastings; special nephew, Jeff Bruce of Hastings; and many other nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Friday, March 29. 1996 at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville with Reverend Kevin Shorkey officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Baptist Church Library Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapcl-Gcnther Fu. eral Jome, Nashville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4. 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time As I remember... (Written by Homer Becker in 1986) Joyce F. Weinbrecht Homer Becker born. the son of Charles and Lena Cooley Becker, on March 18. 1902 The family moved lo a log cabin on uhat is no* known as Becker Road. Hastings. Township, when he was 6 years old. He at­ tended Altoft School, completing eight grades in seven years Country school children of those times had lo pass a competency test before they were allowed to attend high school. Each year one boy from each county. scoring the highest on the test was awarded a one-week trip lo the slate fair Homer Becker was the Barry Coun­ ty boy who won the trip to the slate fair Homer wanted to go on to high school, but that was mx to be. He began farming in 1916 and continued to do so until 1959. He was milking 83 Hoisteins cows at the lime when he quit the business in 1959 He married Ruth O’Conner Baine on Oct 26. 1938. She died in 1945 He then married L. Esther Dcty on June 14. 1948 and she sur­ vives his death, which occurred on Nov. 28. 1995 After retiring from farming, he entered several other ventures He was owner­ operator of Hastings Milling and Farm Supp­ ly. Inc in Hastings from 1959 until 1964. After selling the store, he became a licensed real estate agent, bought standing timber for the Chester Stemm Company and did agriculture appraisals for the Hastings City Bank He retired in 1971 He was active in the Hastings First United Methodist Church, belonged to Kiwanis Club. Hastings, serving as its president in I960. He served on the Barry County Selective Sers ice Board for many years. He was on the board of directors of the Hastings City Bank. He was involved in the treat Kin of the Trust Depart­ ment of the Hastings City Bank. He was a Barry County Commissioner for one term. After his retirement, he and Esther lived in their River Road home on the banks of the Thomapple until they needed a simpler way of life and they went to live at MJ. Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids He never lost his interest in Barry County. Hastings Township and the City of Hastings, cor­ responding and visiting frequently with his friends in the area. During his retirement years, he wrote the story of hts life as follows: Charles W. Becker came to the Carlton Center area of Barry county from Ontario. Canada about 1892 when he was 19 years old. He worked on local farms for very low wages, sometimes tor board and room The late nineties were depression periods, sometimes referred to as “Cleveland’s Time" as the 1930s were later known as “Hoover’s Days' Charles met Ixna Cooley when he became the hired man at the Allot! farm, which was juM across from the Altoft School. Lena was the hired girl and earned SI .50 per week, plus room and board. She started working when she was 15. The following year she worked for the Barber family, who lived just west of Barber's Comers, for $2 per week. In 1898 Charles and Lena were married Charles had acquired a cow. two horses, and a small piece of land on Andrus Road, east and south of Carlton Center. He did some farming and worked on the roads with his team for $3.50 for ten hours work. On torch 18. 1902. Homer Becker was bom to Ul* couple and on Feb. 18. I9OI. Clif- - Homer Becker flecker (L) (R) and Clifton Altoft School, eighth grade. 1916, (back row, from left) Arley Endsley, Elmer Graham, Homer Becker, Harold Reynolds, Mimi Norton, (front row) Leta Reynolds, Nina Wilson, Agathe Kinny, Dorothy Herbert and Mary Hoover. ton was bom. During the spring of 1908, Charles purchased and moved lo a 40-acre farm on what is now known as Becker Road The family moved there with two horses, three cows, a brood sow. a few pigs and a few chickens Three days after moving to the new farm a cow calved in the night and died. The death of the cow caused much sorrow for the family since Lena had butter customers which she would now not be able to serve. It also would limit or reduce the purchase of groceries for the family. To get the cream for butter, milk was put in crocks or tin pans so that the cream would rise to the top. Then it was skimmed off and churned or agitated until butter formed or gathered in a mass. On May 16. 1908. a daughter. Ruby, was bom. In 1909 Homer, age seven and Clifton age five started to school at the Ahoft School. Mrs. Lewis Matthews was a teacher. There were 43 students and eight grades. She drove a horse and buggy to school. In school the girls in the higher grades tutored the y ounger students, sometimes holding a class in the cor­ ner of the room. The waler was carried with a pail from a neighboring house by two boys who tried to stay in step so the water did not slop over the edge of the pail Often weed seed from the roadside got into the water. The students drank from a long handled dipper, and no water was wasted What wasn't drank was returned lo the pail. Very little water was used to wash hands. Homer remembered seeing his fingerprints on the hard boiled eggs which he brought for lunch. Slates and slate pencils were used for a few years after 1909. Physical punishment was common and took many forms. Sometimes a circle was drawn upon the blackboard, a little too high or too low to be comfortable, and the misbehaving student had to stand with his nose in the circle. Other times student's hands were hit with a ruler or any type of whip the teacher preferred Students also were slammed on the head with a book. John Crawford, a large boy. in a lower grade, could not learn much and the students knew he wasn't able to leam. His family was very poor, and he wore a man’s coat that covered his hands and his buttocks. Because he didn't leam. the teacher sent him to cv a whip, but when he returned the whip was too small She sent him to get a larger whip, and she whipped him like he was an animal. It made Homer angry as he wrote about it these many years later The school always had a Christmas pro­ gram and a Christmas tree with lighted candles. There were other activities during the year, mostly to earn money for school supplies There were shadow socials, where a sheet was hung on a wire with a light behind the sheet A lady or girl stood between the light and sheet forming a shadow The boys or the men would bid like at an auction. The boy with a quarter did not stand much chance, but sometimes, an adult would notice that the boy could bid only a quarter and give him some money . Sometimes the auctioneer would notice and accept his bid before anyone could raise it. If a person had 50 cents or 75 cents, he was quite sure of getting a shadow who would pro­ vide a box lunch for the two of them If a boy and girl wished to cat together, they would have a prearranged signal, such as standing with her hand on her head or waving her hand, so the boy would purchase her shadow A box social was arranged much the same way. The Altoft School had a box social on Halloween evening Clifton and Homer were walkmg the one and a half miles home one night and it was so dark and it was warm with no wind. Homer walked into an animal, and a spray hit his face He could see very little and could smell nothing. He called to Clifton and asked him what it was. Clifton swore and said. “Can't you smell?" Homer said. "No." He said that the animal was a skunk When the boys got home, hr parents would not let him into the house. He undressed on the porch and they gave him a pillow case to put his clothes into before he took them to the garden and buried them. Fortunately it did not rain and in less than a week the odor was gone An arithmetic book which he was carry­ ing didn't fare as well as hts clothes and con­ tinued to smell, especially on humid days. There was poverty then and there was no social services or welfare. There was some stealing of food from lunch pails and somestudents didn't have enough to eat. Homemade bread with butter or lard, and sometimes jam or jelly, egg sandwiches or salt pork between two pieces of bread, or hard boiled eggs were lunch staples. Sometimes people had add pancakes or Johnnycake, now called cornbread, for lunch. Desserts were homemade cookies, pies, cakes or fried cakes. Lard and some butter were used in baking. Most pork was preserved in a salt brine strong enough to hold an egg at least halfway above the water. Sometimes ham was cooked in slices and placed in a crock and hot lard poured over the top. Sausage was fried in pat­ ties. placed in a crock and covered with hot lard. The only way beef could be kept for any length of time was to butcher in late December. The meat was hung in the woodsh­ ed or a cold building. If it froze so hard it couldn't be cut. it was earned to the kitchen where it thawed so enough meat could he cut for several meals. The rest of the meat was then returned to the cold building. Homer writes. “It disturbs me to hear peo­ ple complain how bad things are and how they wish they could have lived in the good old days when things were so simple." It was when the joke about taking a bath on Saturday night, whether you need it or not. was not a joke, when the bedrooms were not heated or insulated even and a person was glad to sleep in the same longjohns that he wore during the day lime. When a healed soap stone or flat iron was used lo help warm the bed. and the bath water was pumped by hand and heated on the stove, then put in the same metal tub used by the housewife to wash the clothes in. and when more than one person bathed in the same water before it was carried outdoors, and the process was repeated until the entire family was bathed If a person owned one pair of longjohns. his rrxxbcr washed them by hand on the weekend so they could be clean for school on Monday. Homer recalled the days of the two-holer at the end of the path, often surrounded by hollyhocks and the smell of urine in the chamber pot under the bed. He also remembered the time a schoolmate that he thought was just right, came to help his mother feed threshers. When the threshers were gone and the housework was completed, his mother told him to take Mary home. He hooked up a grey horse that had not been working that day and was as full of hay as possible. Though he didn’t count them, he says, he thought the horse broke wind every other step, had two bowel movements and was determined to urinate all the way to the girl's house. Th— -nd of the horse was very close to the driver a.id the passenger. After 1909. Charles Becker purchased umxhcr 40 acres. In 1916. Homer passed the eighth grade with grades gixxl enough to w in a one-week trip to the stale fair In 1916. Clifton had appendicitis He was transported to the hospital by horses and a sleigh. Neighbors shoveled the snow to make the road passable The hospital was a large house on the north east comer of Green Street and Jefferson Street in Hastings, formerly known as the Striker house The surgeon. Dr. Vandenburg. came from Grand Rapids by train. His fee for doing the surgery was $100 Dr. Woodburn from Hastings gave the anesthetic for $10 Clifton was in the hospital for 21 days The roads were so poor that to get him home again. he was carried lo the C.K.&S. Railroad, and the section crew took him by hand car to Becker Road and (where the C.K.&S Railroad tracks came through) and carried him to the house for $2 50. Many farm women raised poultry, mostly chickens, by setting 12 or 14 eggs under a hen. If the eggs were fertile, they hatched in 21 days. After a few days, they were put in an A-shaped shelter The back and sides were boards, and the front was made of slats that would let the little chickens out on the grass and keep the mother hen confined Theny there was trouble with cats. rats, weasels, hawks, raccoon, skunks, crows and owls, which would prey on the young chickens This is probably where the expres­ sion ol pleasure was coined, "happy as a skunk in a hen house “ When the poultry was five or six months old. they were prepared for market by bleeding and scalding them which helped to remove the leathers The poultry was then cooled by the night air. wrapped in butcher paper and placed in barrels The barrels were shiped by train to DeNoyer's commission house in New York. The innards were not removed but shipped right along with the birds. There were local poultry buyers who used the same methods, and paid local women a few cents per chicken to remove the feathers Chicken feed was cracked or shelled com or other small grains. The only protein feed was milk, usually skimmed No proven medication to cure or prevent disease was known, so many birds did not live to maturity. Soy beans were not yet known as a protein feed. Lice were a problem with all farm animals. Chicken was not a cheap meat in those limes. It was a Sunday dinner meat and was used by politicians as a sign of prosperity by promising that there would be “a chicken in every pot." Turkeys were very difficult and expensive to raise. The first breakthrough came by rais­ ing them off of the ground on slatted or w ire floors. Then it was found that turkeys could not be raised on ground following chickens. With better feed and new medications, they can now be raised in great numbers as one of our cheapest meats. Egg production was very low in the winter and eggs were high priced. When spring came and they could gel out on the ground, eating worms, insects and grass production was greater than consumption and eggs would be low priced. Many ways were used to keep them until they were needed. Rabbits were hunted for meat, not recrea­ tion. Skunks, muskrats and raccoon were hunted or trapped for their fur Sometimes raccoons were eaten. Woodchucks were con­ sidered a pest and a bounty was paid for a scalp with both ears on it. Woodchucks would dig holes and tunnels in meadow and the horses and farm equipment would break through. Many hunting dogs were used. There were no deer, fox or possum about then. Now they are a problem in many areas. The English sparrow was a real problem. In the city, they followed the grain fed horses, or flocked about the gram elevators. In the coun­ try. where swine and chickens were fed whole grain on the ground, the sparrows nested in building or straw stacks When combines began to he used to harvest the grain, there were no longer straw stacks for them to nest in. When chicken and swine were confined and when the horse was replaced by trucks and cars, sparrows were denied both food and shelter. There are very few English sparrows now. since the bounty of two cents each was placed on them. Then there was the harvesting of hay. timothy and red or June clover. Clover only produced one crop, then timothy took over, and it was considered a horse hay. In the sum­ mer hay was cut. raked and piled in hay cocks (a conical shaped pile of hay I to finish drying Il was then pitched by hand onto the wagon and hauled lo the barn Later, the hay loader was used. It straddled the windrow and sent a steady stream of hay on to the wagon to he loaded while the wagon was moving down the windrow. Then in the autumn or winter hay buyers came and pur phased the timothy hay II was then baled and shipped in box cars to the large cities for horse feat Later came the automatic halers and then field choppers Timothy hay is not grown very often now Homer didn't remember when com was planted with a hoc. He was loo young tor that, but describes it. The fields were marked both ways so the com was planted on the cross. 42 inches apart. There were three or four kernels in each hill. The markers were a sled with several runners. 42 inches apart, or a marker with three or four legs 42 inches apart. If the field had many stumps, three or four log chains would be fastened to a pole 42 inches apart and two men would drug them across the field. Hand planters were used. At harvest time, the com was cut with a knife or blade w uh a wood handle. When the com was dry. the shocks were tom down, and the aim cars were husked or separated from the com fodder. Then the fodder was tied in bundles for cat tic feed. Eventually, there was a two row corn planter and then the multiple row planters Then came the com husker. the com binder, then the com picker, then the picker and shelter, which made harvesting several rows each time across the field as a reality. (To be continued) LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE BY PERSONS OLA—WIG UNDER TAX DEED TITLE TO THE OWNER OR OWNERS OF ANY LAND ANO ALL INTERESTS IN. OR LIENS UPON THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED TAKE NOTICE, that »al* hot been lawfully mod* of th* following described land for unpaid ta«*t thereon and that th* und*r»tgn*d has title thereto under Iom deed or d**d» itiued th*r*for* and that you or* entitled to a reconveyone* thereof. ot any time within 6 months after return to service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the treasurer of the county in which the lands lie. of oil sums paid upon such purchase, together with 50 percentum additional thereto, and the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice to be computed os upon personal service of a summons upon commencement of on action o» commencement of suit ond th* further sum of f>»* dollars for each description without other addi­ tional costs or charges: If payment os aforesaid is not mode, th* undersigned will institute pro­ ceedings for possession of th* land. Description of land: Slot* ol Michigan. County of Barry. Assyria Township No. 06 001-006 00110 Town I North Range 7 West. Com ot SE cor Sec 6 th W to within 33 ft. of School House lot th N 9 rds th E to Sec 21 th S to pob Amount necessary to redeem plus th* fees of advertisement $436.28. Danny I. Knight 5865 Lacey Rood Dowling. Mich. 49050 (4/11) TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of WATER PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total area within the proposed special assessment district, and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to extend public water mains and appurtenances thereto to serve properties along a portion of Doster Road within the Township, and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above mentioned improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: West half of the Southwest quarter and South fractional part of the West half of the Northwest quarter of Section 30. Also Lot One of the Plat of B-Z Bees Acres, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds ol Barry County. Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received engineered plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction in the amount of $67,700 00. has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk, and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to create the aforedesenbed Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petitions for the improvements lo be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, cost estimate, special assessment distnet and Petitions may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public heanng. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the heanng to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvement are filed with the Township Board at or before the heanng described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty percent of the total land area within the proposed special assesment district, the project cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty percent of the total land area within the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment and estimate of costs will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 South Noms Road within Praineville Township commencing at 7 30 p.m on Apnl 10. 1996 At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days not.ee to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623 2664 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4. 1996 Fifteen back on talented team for Delton girls track What a year 1995 was for Delton's girls track team Let's see. the Panthers went a perfect 10-0. were league champs, won a regional title and capped it all off with a ninth place finish at State. Not bad for one season and Coach Jim Gibson is of the opinion that his Panthers can win again in 1996. "We have as grxxl of a shot as anybody to win the title (KVA) again." Gibson said. "We’ve won three in row (but) it’s never easy." And Gibson secs Mattawan, Paw Paw and Pennficld as team's in the hunt for a possible KVA championship. Still, his team docs have 15 athletes back from last season's those l> athletes include bam l-antinga. Katie Matteson. Angie Lillibridge. Jeni Bourdo and Nicole Moss, all seniors. Lantinga has run six events at State and is a real veteran in the 100. 200 and sprint relays. Matteson has qualified three times for State in the shot pul and also helps the leam in the 100 and 200 running events. Lillibridge is a talented distance runner who set the school record in the 3200 a season ago. Bourdo and Moss both a key participants in the hurdles and on Dehon's relay squads. Lantinga. Matteson and Moss were chosen as the team's captains and all help to teach Delton's "whatever it takes" attitude. "We feel pretty good about where we arc at." Gibson said. .-sxny utxuL. -in ••• » . <<. pvitufliicr in three events, must be replaced. Cook competes now in the hurdles, jumps and sprints at Hope College But. there are good athletes who could help to step up and score a few of those missing points. Junior Holly Slap, sophomores Kim Cole and Ann Glidden and freshman Mary Hensen included. Stap is regarded, by Gibson, as one of the best discus throwers in the area. Cole will see time as both a jumper and a sprinter. Glidden runs middle distances and Hensen competes in the distance events. Gibson claims that these two have already surprised the team's stop watches. On April 13 the Panthers will compete in the Hastings Relays and on April 15 they in DUinurell fnr their first dual Baseball Panthers in search of first KVA title Delton’s varsity baseball leam is filled with seniors who have racked up big numbers previously in their Panther careers. So why shouldn't Coach Bruce Campbell be a bit optimistic. Campbell said that roughly 75 percent of his 17 ballplayers arc seniors. These seniors also arc solid players as the statistics show. Shortstop Tony Htxtker hit .428 in 1995 and made all-league and all-district. He. according to Campbell, is also the team's best infielder. Paul Vickery is a utility infielder and a pitcher. Vickery smacked 20 RBI a season ago. Firstbaseman Gary Wont also it a productive player, both offensively dnd defensively The Panther pitching staff includes two seniors Ryan Vhck and Chns Farwell Vliek. a righthander, is a control type thrower. Farwell hurls a "hot ball" also from the right side. "We arc much stranger than normal in pitching," Campbell remarked See BASEBALL continued on page 11 BANNER SPORTS Hastings native takes over Delton soccer program The young ladies who make up the Delton Kellogg varsity track team this spring are (first row, from left) Sonja Robertson. Stacey Hammond. A'nanda Zacanelli, Mary Henson. Ann Glidden, MaryBeth Haas, (second row) Clarissa Hammond. Sarah Kammeraad, Tonja Homister. Nicole Berge. Libby Latmga. Danielle Freeland. Nicole Moss, (third row) coach Jim Gibson, Angie Lillibridge, Cori Cybret, Carol Johnson. Katie Matteson. Holly Stap, Michelle Sackett, and Samantha Lantinga and coach Rick Williams. Not available for photos were Kim Cole, Celeste Powell, Jenny Bourdo, Holly Davenport, Beth Sackett, Liz Kendell and Christi Fairbrother. First-year Coach Mark Carlson wants two things from his Delton varsity soccer team. 1. Team work. and 2. Soccer Knowledge. If the Panthers arc able to grasp these two areas, good things, such as victories, are sure to follow. "I want them lo work as a team, to be aggressive and to have a strong understanding of each position." Carlson said. Carlson said there has been no team goals set. but docs hope to see a lot of leam work. He realizes how important team work is in soccer after playing the sport at Hastings High during her prep career. "I'm excited lo be coaching at Delton," Carlson said. "We have a great group that is ready lo leam." The first-year coach will look towards his group includes Shauna Bom, Marin Norton. Nicole Hale and Jenny Stoncbumcr. Bom is a fleet-footed forward with a strong shot. Norton plays midfield or forward. Carlson said that Norton has a "good sense of the game." Hale is a sweeper who has a knack for "not letting people pass her." And Slonebumer is the team's starting goalkeeper who brings to the field c> perience and valuable leadership. Last season, the Panthers finished below .500 and would like to score a few more wins this spring. Kalamazoo Christian and Kalamazoo Hackett are considered the top team's in the KVA, according to Carlson, and Hackett could be one of the best squads in the entire Slate. Delton's slate of games, which arc all on Panther tracksters gunning for title No. 6 in KVA Dehon's boys track hopes to keep its Kalamazoo Valley Association streak alive — but it won't be easy. The Panthers have won the last five conference crowns and have not lost a league meet since 1991. Still. Delton Coach Fred Pessell said No. 6 won't be as easy as a walk around the track. "It's a real challenge (and) we have a lot of work to." Pessell said. Pessell mentions Kalamazoo Christian, Mattawan. Paw Paw and Pennfield as team's with talent in the KVA this spring. Still, he does believe that his squad can repeat and. hopefully, have “great success at regionals." At the top of Delton's list of returning athletes arc four reluming seniors: James Siberson. Chad Lenz, Josh Smith and Clayton Louden. Sibberson will throw the discus. Lenz runs to 400, Smith is an experienced sprinter in the 3200 and Louden competes in both the 1600 and the 800. "A good nucleus of our sprint team is back and in the field events we should be relatively strong," Pessell said. Other Panthers who could make an impact arc Ryan Dawe. Travis Williams. Jason Kimbrough and Don Ash. See TRACKSTERS continued page 11 The Delton Kellogg girls varsity soccer team pose for an official team photo. Taking part this year are (front row, from left) Kelli Loofboro, Heidi Walker, Beth Struckmeyer, RaNae Trantham. Marin Norton, Shauna Bom, (second row) Kristy Handy, Katie Riffey, Nikki Schiedel, Christine Braska, Maroe Payne, Lindsay Weaver. Missy Pare, (third row) Coach Mark Carlson, Nikol Hale, Heather Bradstreet, Aubrey Otten, Logan Bullard, Kerrie O'Keefe and Angie Schiedel. Delton softball team swings into spring season The expericncc/incxpcriencc factor will play a major part in Dehon's varsity softball fortunes this season. Coach Kelly Yoder does have nine seniors on her team, but says (hat "a lot them didn’t See SOFTBALL, cont page 11 EXTRA COPIES The men's varsity track team this year at Delton Kellogg High School is (front row. from left) Kart Norton. Jason Morse. Clay Louden. Chad Lenz. Don Ash. Travis Williams, (second row) Dustin Green. Matt Moe. Nick Morrow. Jason Kimbrough. Jesse Young. Troy McCarty, (third row) Zac Barry County Telephone Company 123 Orchard. Delton 623-2311 Delton Pole Bldg. Tahlor. Jason Braunschmeder. Matt Geething. Kevin Higley. Darren Williams, (fouth row) coach Fred Pessell, Jason Stampfler. Doug Wertman, Jeff Humbarger, Mitch LaFountain. Kyle Matteson and coach Gary Harrington. 4 Star Video 114 Maple St. Delton • 623-5777 4695 M-37. Middleville • 795-2225 Delton Felpausch 10036 M-43. Delton 623-3300 FOOD CENTER 103 N. Grove St.. Delton 623-2389 Smith &. Doster Moored Land Surveying 114 N. Grove Street (M 43). Delton 623 5111 New Location: 117 Maple St.. Delton 623-4275 of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! Volleyball SCORES YMCA-il«*.Miitgs iouth Council’s Fi. W'twA Volleyball CJ Properties. 52-2 ICS Travel................... 41-131 37-17J Goodenough (exdics Ray James E*ccinc.... .34-20 Hastings Burial Vault. 34-20 South Side Jimmy........ .33-21 Ink Spots........................ .28-26 Flexfab........................... 19-35 Title Office................... .18-56 Ranger Tool and Die.................................... 16-38 Backe Construction....................................... 9-45 Spencer Towing . .................................... 3-51 Aduh Coed Standing TVC..................................................................... 15-0 Flexfab................................................................IQ-5 Hastings Middle School................................ I f-7 Hastings Manufacturing.................................. 7-8 Panthers .........................................................5-10 Burkey Sales and Service............................. 5-13 Oide Towne Tavern....................................... I-fl Chappie Realty Company Cloverdale General Store 338 Grove St. (M-43). Delton 623-4058 Cloverdale. Michigan (616) 623-2994 Delton Auto Supply Delton Hardware &. Outdoor Power Equip. Delton Family Medicine 102 N. Grove & I 26 Orchard. Delton 623-5455 - 623 4099 11275 Sprague Rd.. Delton (616)623-5521 Mid-Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear &. Tanning Salon Dewey’s Car Palace 9939 S. Wall Lake Rd . Delton 623-6380 Delton Short Stop 1106 5 Wall Lake Rd 623 5180 Delton 121 E. Orchard. Delton • 623-8340 J-Ad Graphics 1952 North Broadway. Hastings (616) 945-9554 M 43 at Sprague Rd.. Delton 623-6380 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Hewitts to observe 60th anniversary A 60th wedding anniversary open house is being planned for Clarence and Lucille (Black) Hewitl of Delton. The couple was married April I. 1936. in Kalamazoo County. Michigan. They have two children. Shirlene (Frank) Demaray of Potter­ ville. Michigan and Meredith (Marian) Hewitt of Rockford. Michigan. 10 grand­ children and 12 great-grandchildren The party will be held Sunday. April 14. 1996 at Hope Twp. Hall (M-43 between Hastings and Delton) from 2-4 p.m. The only gift requested is your presence. McKelveys to mark golden anniversary All family and friends of Arthur and Joyce (Goldsworthy) McKelvey are invited to join them in celebrating their 50<h wedding an­ niversary on April 6. 1996. at the Barry Expo Center. Open house from 5 to 8 p.m. with dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. The celebration is hosted by their children. Dennis and Elsie McKelvey. Jerrold and Amu McKelvey, and Patrick and Becky McKelvey, their 10 grandchildren, and one great granddaughter Master and mistress of ceremonies arc Bob and Sharon Conner, nephew and niece of the couple. Please no gifts, your presence and good wishes will be their treasured gift. There will be a presentation of family, lots of good food, conservation, reminiscing, and laughter followed by country western dancing Allen-Baker to wed April 27 Vera and Kevin Hunt and Glenn Allen would like to announce the engagement of their daughter. Wenona Allen to Jerry Baker, son of Kevin and Tina Baker. Wenona is a 1995 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and now works in her mothers cafe in Indiana Jerry, a 1993 graduate of Allegan High School, is now in the Air Force. The wedding is set for Apnl 27. 1996 at the Gull Lake Community Church at 4 p.m. Reception immediately following at the Delton V.F.W. After the wedding, the couple will reside at Moony Air Force Base in Georgia. Clagetts to observe 50th anniversary Come celebrate with us the 50th wedding anniversary of our parents Wyman and Ruth Clagett An open house is planned Saturday. April 13. 1996 from 2-5 p.m. at Houseman Hall. First Baptist Church. 309 East Woodlawn. Hastings No gifts please. Porter-Liceaga plan to wed May 4 Yesh-Kares to wed in June ‘ Floyd and Claudia Yesh. of Hastings, arc proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Valene Yesh. to Jeffery Karrs, son of Connie and Terry Stceby. of Middleville and Brad and Robin Karev. of PennficM Vai is attending Kalamazoo Valley Com­ munity College and is an account coordinator with Lawion King Fncke. Inc in Kalamazoo Jeff is a graduate of Western Michigan University and is a staff accountant with Yeo A Yeo. PC. CPA in Portage A June 1996 wedding is being planned Mr. and Mrs. Blas Liccaga would like to announce the engagement of their son. Rico John Liccaga to Karla Jo Porter, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Porter and Mrs. Kathy Porter-Lewis. The groom is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social work at Western Michigan University while employed at Allegan County Community Supportive Employment The bride is currently pursuing a bachelor degree in finance at Haworth College of Business of Western Michigan University. She is employed in the Corporate Funds Management Department of First of America Bank. The couple is planning a May 4th wedding at the First Congregational Church of Otsego t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. As people were gathering at Pleasant Val­ ley United Brethren Church and going into the new sanctuary Sunday evening for the sixth and last of the combined Lenten ser­ vices. the power went out. People who ar­ rived later said the power was out throughout the area, including all of Lake Odessa The service was delayed for about 15 min­ utes while candles and candle holders were gathered up. arranged by the pulpit and lit. The new sanctuary is nice and large There was plenty of room for the large crowds that attend these combined services. Phil David sang "Watch the Lamb" to a tape accompaniment. Thankfully his player was battery powered. The Rev. Ben Ridder gave a message titled "Save Yourself — and Us." Before Ridder spoke, the Rev. Phil Whip­ ple announced that the Ridders have a new child, bom Friday. Ridder said he and his family were going to the hospital to pick up Mama and the baby after this service ended. The power came on at Pleasant Valley as the crowd was moving from the sanctuary to the fellowship hall for refreshments and vis­ iting. After I got home, Dorene Shoemaker called me to ask if we had power in Woodland. She was surprised when I said yes. for Lake Odessa was still out and when she had called the power company, they toi4 her power was out from Marshall through Charlotte and Hastings. Shoemaker said this morning that she is not sure when power was restored, but it was on when she awoke at 3:30 a m. The traditional Lakewood Ministerial As­ sociation combined Good Friday service will be held at Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. April 5. The Rev. George Speas will be the speaker. Faith Bible Church on Woodland Road will hold a Good Friday service at I p.m. April 5. at which the Faith Christian School Victors and the “Praise-N-Hymn" singers will perform On Easter this church will have a breakfast at 8:45 and a morning worship al 10 with lots of music and a time of celebration. Kilpatrick United Brethren will hold a sun­ rise service at 7 a.m. with breakfast follow­ ing and a 9:30 worship service. Lakewood Baptist will hold an Easter breakfast at 8 am. and regular Sunday morn­ ing worship at 11 a.m. Lakewood United Methodist and Lake Odessa Central United Churches will hold a combined sunrise service at 7 a.m. with the Rev. Cliff Randall speaking. The combined breakfast will be at Lakewood at 8 a.m. and Lakewood's regular Sunday morning wor­ ship will be at the usual 9:30. Woodbury and Calvaty United Brethren Church will hold a combined Easter morning service al 9 a.m. and a breakfast al 9:30. A later Easter Sunday morning service also will be held at 10:30 at Calvary. Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish in Coats Grove has planned a Maundy Thursday Love Feast at 6 p.m. A light evening meal will be served and a feet washing service and communion will follow. The Rev. Willis Stehman will assist in this celebration. Woodgrove Parish will then hold an early Easter service followed by breakfast at 7:45 a.m. From 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. the “Late Ris­ ers” are invited to meet in fellowship hall for rolls and coffee and visiting. The regular Sunday worship service with communion will be at 10.30 a.m. Woodland and Welcome Comers United Methodist Churches will hold a joint sunrise service at 7 a.m. and breakfast at 7:45 at the Woodland Church. The regular Sunday morning worship service will be held at Woodland at 9:15. with the Rev. Carl Litch­ field speaking. The Rev. Ken Blaught will speak at Wel­ come Comers at 9 a.m. and Litchfield at 11 a.m. Zion Lutheran Church will have both a Maundy Thursday service and a Good Friday Friday service. Both of these services will be at 7:30 p.m. and will be conducted by guest Pastor Fredrick Althoff. The Zion Lutheran Easter does not include a sunrise service this year but a breakfast will be held at 8:15 a.m. and the Easter cele­ bration worship at 10:30 a.m. It is hoped that Rev. Alan Sellman will be able to preach at this service which will be his first after having open heart surgery in February. Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday. Everyone should remember that April 7 is not only Easier, but it is also the first Sun­ day in April and therefore, the first day of Daylight Savings Time. If you forget to turn your clock ahead an hour Saturday night, you will be late for Easter events you wish to attend. Enn Tyler came in the library last week and told me she has a new niece. Greg and Anna Tyler who now live in Layton. Utah, had a second daughter on March 12. The lit­ tle girl was named Stacy Michelle. Wood­ land grandparents are Gordon and Dolores Tyler. The Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening in the Lions Den. Woodland Townehouse served a spaghetti and meatball dinner. Dale Buskirk, the district governor, was a special guest and spoke on four topics. He was pleased with the local club's activities, including the Lenten breakfast for Easter Seals, which would be held Saturday morning. His other three topics were slate Lions Club projects, his recent tnp to the interna­ tional convention at Seoul. Korea, and the need to increase membership in the district. A report was given on the fanner's pancake breakfast which the local Lions cooked and served under the sponsorship of Crop Pro- The Rev. Father Tom Boirfford was a special guest at the Woodland Lions Club's Lenten Breakfast. duction Services, the new owners of the fer­ tilizer plant in Woodbury. Art Meade, chairman of the nominating committee, reported that Corey Bailey would be president of the club during the 1996-97 term. Bob Flessncr has agreed to be vice president. All the other officers will remain the same, with Clyde Shoemaker, secretary; George Schaibly. treasurer. Art Meade, tail twister. Bob Crockford. Lion tamer. Wayne Musbach. trustee at large and Tom Niethaincr. membership chairman These offi­ cers will be installed June 11. which also will be scholarship night. The Woodland L;ons Club held its annual Lenten Breakfast Saturday. There were 16 members at the event. Three ladies. Betty Rodriguez. Virginia Crockford and myself, attended Father Tom Boufford of St. Edward's Catholic Church gave some Lenten and Easier thoughts. The money collected will be sent directly to the Easter Seal Society. St. Edward's held an annual Lenten break­ fast for about 50 ladies last Wednesday morn­ ing The Rev. Ray Bruck from Caledonia, vocation director of the diocese, delivered some Lenten thoughts and Mary Sutton led singing. . _ A light meal of sweet rolls, fruit juice, muffins and coffee was catered by Marilyn Oaks. Ward and Muriel Pierce. Joanne Jackson. Carl and Eleanora Pierce. Blanche Jackson and Iris Blocher look a bus trip to Fort Wayne Saturday to see 'The Living Cross■96" presented by Calvary Temple Worship Center. This production included singing, acting and dancing. Those I talked to who saw it fell it was a worthwhile trip and a great experience. New books at the Woodland Township Li­ brary include two children's books by Judith Viorst; a history. "Founding Father - George Washington" by Richard Brookhiser, "Cam­ den Summer" by LaVyrlc Spencer. "Shock Wave." a mystery by Clive Cussler; "Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer" by Dorothy Gilman; "Guilty As Sin" by Tami Hoag; "Intensity" by Dean Koontz, which was do­ nated by Alice Martin; "McNally's Puzzle” by Lawrence Sanders and "Pentecost Alley: by Anne Perry. Most of these are popular and much requested writers, and the books are already circulating. I was honored to be included in a birthday party at the home of Gene and Bette Makley Sunday. The celebration was for their son. Scott, and Randy Lawson. Scott brought his family, wife Brenda, daughter Nicole and son Brandon Pam Makley. Cheryl Makley and Wayne Makley came with family members. Hale and Mike McCartney attended the party and enjoyed the marvelous dinner with sir­ loin tips entree. Other guests included Don and Jackie Fees. Pauline Reed. Shari Klotz and Steve McLeod with son Caleb and other fam iy members and friends. Steve and Diane Barnum spent Suriday with Mary Mulford and attended church with Mary and their daughter, Jenny Sprague and their grandson. It was announced at Lakewood United Methodist Church that the mortgage on the new sanctuary will be paid off eariy in April. A celebration and dedication will be held in June. Beate Bruhl called me Saturday and saic. to tell all those who know her that her graduate art show at Syracuse University was a suc­ cess and she now has her master's degree in fine art. She said she will work in Sacramento. Calif., this summer on the restoration of a Memorial Theater. She hopes to be able to stop by Woodland for a day or two on her drive west. Matthew Scott Hokanson. Hastings and Michelle Denise Middlemiss. Hastings. Mark Allen Curtis. Hastings and April Lynn McNutt. Hastings. Scott Lewis Dykstra. Middleville and Priscilla Sandra Ibarra. Middleville. Chad William Warren. Hastings and Tonya Christine Scott. Hastings. Duane Lyle Clow. Delton and Cara Lynn Carley. Delton % Discover Meaning for Ycur Life in — HOLY WEEK & EASTER X/F at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings 231 S. Broadway MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 4,1996, 7:30 p.m. Communion and Tenebrae - Nursery Available CELEBRATIONS OF THE RESURRECTION, April 7,1996 KaAJT VVl — "Sunrise” at 8:00 a.m. — Worship with the Chancel Choir and Communion, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL MEETING A public hearing and special meeting of the Baltimore Township Planning Commission has been scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall, 6424 Bedford Road. The purpose of the meeting is to consider writing an ordinance to rescind the Baltimore Township Zoning Ordinance. All those interested in expressing their opinions may attend the meeting or write to the Planning Commission in care of Baltimore Township Clerk. 4502 Davidson Road. Hastings. Ml 49058, prior to the meeting Teddie Soya Baltimore Township Clerk 945-9304 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4. 1996 I was very impressed that a small business like this actually cared what I thought. - Janet in Tarpon* Springs. Fla. • Dear Janet: Let's hear it for the owner of > that hot dog place in Largo. He knows how to • keep his customers happy. P.S. Stay out of airport restaurants I ; recently bought a hot dog at one of the coun- ; try's busiest. It cost $3.50 - just a wiener and; bun. There was a bottle of ketchup and a jar of * LEGAL NOTICES: County •< Barry PUBMCATXM NOTKE Decoasod Estate Ale No 96-21663 St (•tote ol GRACE W. TAYLOR deceoted Soctol Security No. 384-36-3975 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this booring. TAKE NOTICE On April 24. 1996 ot 9 X a m. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held on the petition of Alfred W. Taylor re­ questing that Alfred W Taylor be appointed per­ sonal representative of the estate of Groce W. Taylor deceased who lived at 2201 Forest Drive Waynesboro. Virginia, and who died February 7. 1996; and requesting also that the will of the deceased doted February 11. 1971 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law ol said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be lorever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. March 25. 1996 Richard J Hudson (PI 5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 North Rroodwoy Hostings. Ml 49056 (616) 945-3495 ALFRED W. TAYLOR Ry; Richard J. Hudson 2906 Hammond Rood Hostings. Ml 49058 (4/4) MORTGAGE SALE Robert A. Tremain * Associates. P.C. is attemp­ ting to collect a debt and any information obtained Will be used lor that purpose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by PAMELA J. ARENDS A SINGLE WOMAN to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE now known as USDA. RURAL ECONOMIC 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mor tgogee. dated Moy 12. 1983. and recorded on May 18. 1983. in liber 253. on page 959. Sorry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of forth thousand four hundred fifty-one and 40 100 Dollars ($40,451.40). including interest at 10.750% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, at the Sorry County Courthouse Hostings. MJ. ot I 00 p.m. on Moy 16. 1996. Said premises ore situated in the CITY OF HASTINGS. Sorry County. Michigan and ora described as; LOT 3 BLOCK 4 R J. GRANTS ADDITION NO. 2 TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8 TOWN 3. NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sole unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CI 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. DATED April 4. 1996 USDA RURAL ECONOMIC 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (5/2) notice NOTICE TO THE RESIDENT* OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Sorry County Zoning Board ol Appeals will conduct o public hearing lor the following TABLED REHEARING OF CASE NO. V-8-95 — Kevin and Constance Krupp, (applicants). LOCATION At 6968 Gorbow Rd on the NE cor­ ner ol Gorbow and Robertson Rds. in Sec. 7. Irving Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect a detached garage closer to the rood than allowed CASE NO. V-3-96 - George 8 Terro Zoerner. (applicants). LOCATION: On Lakeview Drive oH Wildwood Rd. on the East side between Lindsey Rd. and Fawn Lake Drive in Sec. 4. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance on setbacks from both Wildwood Rd. and private rood to go closer to the roods than allowed. CASE NO. V-4-96 — Don and Rita Anderson. (Applicants). LOCATION: At 8216 Marsh Rd., on the West side between lewis Rd. 8 114th Ave. in Sec. 30 Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to replace a nonconforming use (l.e.. single wide mobile home) due to o fire. CASE NO. V-5-96 — Clifford and Darlene Robin­ son. (applicants). LOCATION At 7060 Marsh Rd . on the West side just South of Nine Mile Rd in Sec. 20. Orangeville Twp PURPOSES Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building in a C-l tone for per­ sonal storage. CASE NO. V-6-96 — William and June VanderWall. (applicants). LOCATION: At 11301 Shultz Dr . on the East cde off Gurd Rd. in Sec. 12. Barry Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to e*cl a detached accessory building larger than 1024 square feet in the Rl-I zone. CASE NO. V-7-96 - Drew Senters, (applicant) LOCATION: Across from 3251 W. Shore Dr.. Lot 35 of West Booth Plat on the West side between Hickory and Leinoor Rds. m Sec. X. Johnstown Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance on the height ol o detached accessory building which is higher ’hon one story. CASE NO. V-8-96 — Brian Driscoll, (applicant). LOCATION. At 10051 Huff Rd., on the North side between Wing Rd. 8 M-78 in Sec. 36. Assyria Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to go closer lo the rood than allowed. MEETING DATE: April 16. 1996. TIME 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts 8 Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Boord of Ap­ peals members the day of the hearing. Persons In­ terested m accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office The variance applications are available for public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Of­ fice 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8 o.m. to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities ot the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service* should contact the County ol Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. Stale Street. Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Nancy I. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (4/4) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING and MEETING on PROPOSED NEW ZONING ORDINANCE and NEW ZONING MAP Ta THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting on April 17. 1996, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, located at 2461 Heath Road commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this hearing/meeting include, in brief, the following: 1. A proposed new Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance establishing various zoning districts, provisions and regulations, pursuant to 1943 Public Act 184, as amend­ ed The proposed new Zoning Ordinance includes, among other things, definitions of various terms and words used in the ordinance; regulations and minimum standards for the use and protection of lands and structures within each zoning district, and of general applicability throughout the Township; provisions governing special exception, uses; provisions relating to site plan review; regulations concerning signs, and parking and loading spaces; regulations pertaining to nonconforming uses, bullding/structures and lots; provisions concerning a Zoning Board of Appeals; and provisions concerning ad­ ministration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance, including violation and penalty provisions This proposed new Zoning Ordinance also incorporates by reference a new Zoning Map ol Rutland Charier Township. This proposed new Zoning Ordinance is In­ tended to completely replace the existing Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted and from time to time amended 2. A proposed new Rutland Charier Township Zoning Map. which accompanies and is made part of the proposed new Zoning Ordinance, showing the locations and boondanes of various zoning districts established in the proposed new Zoning Ordinance. This proposed new Zoning Map is intended to completely replace the existing zoning map as originally adopted and from time to time amended. 3. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed new Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed new Rutland Charier Township Zoning Map may be examined by contacting the Township Clerk at any time during regular business hours maintained by the Township offices and by appointment from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the heanng/meeting and may further be examined at the heanng/meeting PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that wntten comments regarding the above­ referenced matters may be submitted to the Township Clerk prior to the heanng/meetmg and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the heanng/meeting The Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify oi alter any portion of the proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map at or following the heanng/meeting and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to be heard with respect to these matters Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number designated below RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Roger VUmont, Chairman 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 Ann Landers Exposed Law Dear Ann Landers: 1 read the following in the Des Moines Register and cannot figure it out. Here's the story: "Indecent exposure charges against a man wearing only makeup, a wig. high heels and an unzipped sweater in a Hiawatha. Iowa, convenience store were dropped after the county attorney decided no law was violated. “The man entered the HandiMart early Wednesday. When he headed for the store's rest room, the clerk noticed the man was wearing no clothing below the waist. She call­ ed the police. "The man returned from the rest room, made an effort to pull down his sweater and cover his genitals and then poured himself a cup of co(Tee. He opened his purse, paid for the coffee, told the clerk. 'Sorry about this,' and scurried away. "Hiawatha police stopped the Peachtree Ci­ ty. Ga.. man's car in Cedar Rapids a short time later and charged him with indecent ex­ posure. Eight hours later, charges were dropped." Ann. why were the charges dropped? That man was clearly guilty of breaking the law. Or is indecent exposure a common everyday occurrence in Hiawatha? I’d like lo know. - Mrs. J.E. in Clinton. Iowa Dear Mrs. J.E.: We called Denver Dallas in the Linn County attorney’s office in Hiawatha. Iowa. He said appearing nude in public is not sufficient cause to charge so­ meone with indecent exposure in Iowa. Dallas said the man may have been mentally disturbed and should not have been arrested in the first place. Youthful theft? Dear Ann Landers: My son and his two teen-age children visited us a few months ago. The 15-year-old daughter slept in our den by herself. A few weeks after their visit, we went into. the den to retrieve a very expensive bottle of vintage French champagne that we had stored in that room along with several bottles of wine. The champagne was not there. We sear­ ched the entire house and could not find it. No one else has had access to that room since the grandchildren were here. We feel terrible about our suspicions but recall quite clearly that our granddaughter expressed a special interest in unusual and pretty liquor bottles We love oar -granddaughter a lot and believe it would be an injustice if we didn't talk to her about this. (We intend to talk to our son as well.) Please suggest how we should handle it. — Concerned Grandparents in Spring Hill, Fla. Dear Concerned Grandparents: It is ap­ parent that you arc certain your grand­ daughter took the champagne. Confront her in a matter-of-fact manner without being accusatory. She needs to be told first that champagne can be highly intoxicating. From there, lead into the importance of being completely truthful. Tell the young lady if she learns this lesson now, at age 15. the experience will have been a valuable one. LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having boon mode in the conditions of o certain Mortgage mode by Lewis A. Bolton ond Jennifer L. Bolton, husband ond wife. Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, dated Moy 20. 1994. recorded Moy 24. 1994. Libor 605. Pogo 887. assigned to Traverse Mortgage Corporation by Assignment of Mortgage dated May X. 1994. recorded May 24. 1994. in Liber 605 Poge 893. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be duo al the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of Fifth Three Thousdond One Hundred Seventy Seven ond33/100 ***($53,177.33) Dollar* ond no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage. or any port thereof, whereby the power of sole contained in said Mortgage has become operative. Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mor tgoge ond in pursuance of the statute in such cose mode ond provided, the »oid Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or *o much thereof o* moy be necessary, ot public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, ond County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court m and for said County, on Moy 2. 1996. ot 2 00o'clock in the after­ noon of said day. ond so*d premises will be sold to poy the amount so os aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 9.5% percent interest, legal costs. Attorneys' fees ond also any taxes ond insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the dote of said sale, which said premises ore described in said Mortgage os follows. to-wi> Lot 7 of Block 18 of Eastern Addition to the City ac­ cording to tho recorded plot thereof os recorded in Liber 1 of plats, on poge 2. The period of redemption will be six months from date of sole. Doted: March 18. 1996 TRAVERSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee Thomas R. AI word Cunningham. Davison. Beeby Roger* 8 AIword Atorney* lor Mortgagee Business Address 413 S. Union P O Box 878 Traverse City. Ml 49685 0678 (4/18) Slogan recall Dear Ann: You ran a Burma Shave slogan recently. It reminded me of one I recall from my youth. Spring has sprung. The grass has riz Where last year s Careless driver is. — G.H., Purchase. N.Y. Largo dogs Dear Ann Landers: I work at a stressful job and cannot always take a full lunch hour. A group of us at work decided to order something by phone from a well-known hot dog house in Largo, Fla. I wanted two "Chicago Dogs" with all the trimmings. The price was $2.41 apiece. Imagine my disappointment when I looked in the sack and saw a small boiled hot dog on a bun with three little bits of onion, a quarter of a teaspoon (maybe) of relish and what may have been a dab of mustard, but it was hard to tell. This realy bothered me. so I called the restaurant and spoke with the owner. 1 told him I wasn't expecting my money back, but I wanted him to know how disappointed 1 was with his preparation of take-out food. He was very gracious and offered to send over two Chicago hot dogs, plus my money back for she first ones. I accepted . Very soon after, a delivery person was at the door with two fresh hot dogs. They were delicious. A few days later, a check for $4.82 was hand-delivered to my office, along with a let­ ter from the owner of the hot dog place, thanking me for taking the time to criticize their service. He said. "Too many people are willing to accept poor or mediocre service and avoid speaking up when they are not satisfied. This is especially sad for small-business owners because we are deprived of both the knowledge of our mistakes and the chance to atone for them." mustard on the counter. (I remember the Con­ ey Island in Sioux City where a hot dog with all the trimmings, chili, onions, etc. was ax. nickel. For another nickel, you could get a plate of French fries, what memories!) It’s child's play Dear Ann Landers: 1 have worked in the > same company for over 12 years and have always had a comfortable working relation-, ship with my boss and my colleagues. Yesterday, my boss brought his daughter’s, fourth-grade homework assignment to me and asked that 1 or one of my assistants type it up... After much consideration, 1 walked into his _ office and told him 1 thought it was inap- , propriate for him to ask this. I explained that-., he was doing a grave disservice to his . daughter by not insisting she complete her . own homework. 1 told him 1 would not do his child’s homework, but since he was the boss,-. I uould ask someone else to do it if he so-, demanded. He said he would consider the . matter Today, 1 found out he personally asked my assistant to complete his daughter** homework. Mind you. the girl is almost 10 , yean old. I was livid, not to mention disap- . pointed at this turn of events. Please comment. Double Duty in DMtaa.. Dear D.D. in DaBaa* I feel sorry for that child. She is going to have a rough time in life • if her lather continues to do things for her that, she should do for herself. 1 admire you for refusing to type the child's., ■ homework. It took a lot of courage. Too lad your refusal didn’t send a message to Dao. & h alcohol ruining your life or the lift of a * loved one? "Alcoholism: How to RecrgnizC* It, How to Deal With It. How to Conquer It" can turn things around. Send a self- * addressed, long, business-size envelope and a' checi or money order for S3. 75 (thi: includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol do Ann" Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. lit-* 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. •” Area Birth Announcements.,. GIRL, Micayla Elisabeth, bom Feb. 14. 1996 at 10:28 p.m. al Borgess Medical Center to John and Tracy (Delaphiano) Morsman. weighing 7 lbs., I oz and 20 inches long. Pro­ ud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jim Delaphiano. Orangeville and Mr. and Mrs. David Morsman. Delton. GIRL, Jessyca Ley, bom at Butterworth Hospital on March 5 at 1:34 a.m. to Kenneth and Kimberly Stoepker, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Daron Chase Levi, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 16 at 1:29 p.m. to Amy Piper. Clarksville, weighing 5 lbs.. 9M ozs. and 1746 inches long. BOY, Madison Leighann. bom at St. Mary’s Hospital. Grand Rapids on March 11 to Scot and Page Neustifier. Woodland, weighing 5 lbs.. II ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Brady Cole, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 17 al 12:22 p.m. to Shelly and Terry Armour. Woodland, weighing 9 lbs.. M ozs. and 21 ft inches long. GIRL, Sydney Alexis, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 18 at 8:31 a.m. to Duane and Jennifer Anderson. Dowling, weighing 8 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Brianna Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 19 al 11:56 a.m. to Karen and David Neeb. Lake Odessa, weighing 5 lbs.. 1316 ozs. and 18'6 inches long. BOY, Brandon Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 19 at 4:06 p.m. to Stacey and Jeff Doran. Middleville, weighing 7 lbs.. 946 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Marisa Renee DeLooff. bom at Pen nock Hospital on March 20 at 8:10 p.m. to Sheila DeLooff. Middleville, weighing 6 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Main Elizabeth, bom at Pennock', Hospital on March 23 at 4:10 a.m. to Jim and Kim McMellen. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs... 6U ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Ashley Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital ‘ on Feb. 22 at 10:59 a.m. to James and Laura ’ Davis. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 344 ozs.' and 21 inches long. GIRL, Larieca Desirae. bom at Pennock Hospital on March 17 at 5:51 p.m. to Honesty ; Peters and Ruben Vela. Lake Odessa. ' weighing 6 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. ••11 BOY, Kameryn David, bxn at Pennock Hospital on March 25. at 12:15 a.m. to Melissa and Devin Kidder. Middleville, weighing 6 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Kyle James, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 25 at 3:06 p.m. to Tammy and Adam Brumm. Vermontville, weighing 9 ’ lbs.. 46 oz. and 22 inches long. BOY, Zachary David, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 26 al 10:53 p.m. to Jam' Homan and Doug Drake. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Raeann Patricia, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 26 at 7:28 p.m. lo Jenny and Brian Kienutske. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 9 ozs. and 1946 inches long. BOY, Trenton Marquis, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 28 at 1:36 p.m. to Melissa L Nolff. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs. BOY, Ethan Luke, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 29 at 2:18 a.m. to Luke and Renee Haywood. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 4M ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Devin Rae, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 29 at 9:42 p.m. to Nicole Johnson and Jerry Hughes. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. I3M ozs and 1946 inches long. from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. We will Re-Open at 3:00 p.m. (Btv IBank Safe and sound since 1886 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4. 1996 — Page 11 Area parity revealed on All-Barry County basketball squads Statistics show the parity this season between varsity basketball stars in Barry •.County. . If the Hastings Hanner had to pick one player as the area’s best in 1995-96, it . couldn't Still, that doesn't mean that there wasn't a few hoopsters who helped their teams win by doing the necessary things — scoring, rebounding, passing the ball or serving as a lean, leader on the court. And their contributions helped them cam 1996 J Ad Graphics All-Barry County Basketball honors | This year the squad consists of six first•tearners, five second team athletes and three icagcrs who earned honorable mention status . LakewixxJ's Malt Goodemoot and Blake •Elsie. Middleville's tandem of Greg Kotrba |and Jerry Postma. Maple Valley’s Scott jHcybocr and Hastings' Fred Jiles all made it .to the first team. 5 GoodemooL a senior center, averaged 18 points per game, shot 57 percent from the floor and averaged 7 rebounds. He also managed to block one shot per contest. Elsie, a senior guard, broke Lakewood's career steal record this season with 3.5 per game. He also averaged 10 points. 3 rebounds and 6 assists. Greg Kotrba. a senior guard, had a points per game norm of 14 along with marks of 4 rebounds and 2.8 assists. Postma. a senior forward, scored 14 points per gan.e and shot 57 percent from the Hoot. He also collected 6 caroms per contest. Scott Heybocr helped the Maple Valley team lo go all the way to the Slate quarterfinals this season in Class C. Heybocr. a senior forward, scored nearly 15 points per game and boarded 6 shots per contest. He shot 56 percent on 2-pointers and 53 percent from 3-point range. Fred Jiles was the anchor on the Hastings' team this season, leading the squad in scoring (14 per game), assists (4.3) and steals (2.5). Jiles is considering playing basketball al Albion College, according to Hastings' Coach Don Schils. Named to the second team are Maple Valley's Damon Patrick. Brian Hopkins and Wednesday P.M. F.H. Parties 7616-4316; Varney’s F 7516-4416; Misfits 66-54; Eye and Ent Spec. ; 6060; Nash Chrio 59-61; Hair Care 59-61; ^Lifestyles 5616-63'6; Mace's Pharmacy •5016-6916; HAS Machine 48 h-71 '6; Valley Realty 4816-7116. High Games and Series — E. Vanesse 197-545; K. Becker 193-538; B Hathaway 204-537; S Sebastian 187 524; S Pennington 195-507; T. Christopher 185-523; J Richard­ son 172-480; G Otis 170-477; E Ulrich 158-451; B. Johnson 169-458; B Estep MS-423; J. Pettengill 144-396; B Wilson 157-410; L. Johnson 166-413; C. Bishop 162-428; W Purches 150-389; C Trumbull 134-381. T Soya 166; D Bums 154; D Brewer 138; M. Snow 158; N. Taylor 150; D Seeber 160; B Vrogindewey 144; M Dull 395; J Doster 418; J Leo 379 Recreation f3 • Fairchilds 37.5; Freeport Elevator 37; 'Cross Country Homes 33; Carlton Center Ex­ cavation 30; Harder-Warner 28.5; Barry Automotive 27; and Woodland Boys 22. Good Games and Series — D. McKelvey 509; J. Usbome III 209-547; G Yoder 213-550; B King 223-247-593; R Fay 535; K Greenfield 227-213-577; D Lambert 548; . T. Westbrook 530; and D. Malvnchik 531 Bowiereties Kent Oil 65-39; Hecker Insurance 5616-4516: Carlton Center Excavating : 5116-5216; Dorothy's Hair Styling 49-55; ■Bennett Industries 48-56; D.J. Electric 40-64. Good Games and Series — J. Doster 149; J. Hamilton 177-488; H Coenen 188-183; S Merrill 180. T Christopher 210-589; J Elliston 189-458 Monday Mixers Hartzlcr Tours 71-41; Girrbach's 66-42; Three Ponies 58-50; Mr. Bruce's 56-52; Rowdy Girls 54-54; Hastings Bowl 5316-5416; Southshorc Salon 53-55; Babes . and Bats 5216-5916. T M Lasies 5116 56'6; Micheiob 51-57; Kelley s Keglers 48-60; .Dewey's Auto 3716-7016. •-• High Games - F Ruthruff 193; M • Wieland 189; P Herrington 183. B Dasen• port 179; F Nevins 171. R Bennett 159; M J Meehan 154; M. Hutchings 151. • High Series - V Pierson 608. F ; VandenBcrg 580; R. Shapiev 554; M. Snvder ; 545; J. McMillon 529. M Matson 503 k- Thursdas Xngels • NAPA Giris 79-41. Nashville Chiro 77-43; • Melaleuca Inc 7216-471,. Stvles R Us 72-48. Outboard Inn 70-50. Mitcher T 6016-5916; Hastings Bowl 59'6-6016; Edward D. Jones 5716-6216; Morrow Roofing 51-69; Riverside 43-77; Bob's Gnll 43-77. Stefanos 37-83 Good Games and Series — K. Kuhlman 184-452. C Gates 132; J Lewis 173; C Burpee 161; S Dunn 174; T Daniels 205; L Landis 160. T Redman 208 500. D Bar timus 200-549; L Hewitt 160. B Weiler 117 285. B Cuddahee 212-571; P Guv 221; A Miller 141; C Hurless 142; J Gasper start (last year) and will need to leam new positions." "Potentially they're good athletes with experience. " S'oder said. “I'm stressing a lot of fundamentals right now .' Yoder's nine seniors arc Jill Campbell. Kendlyn Smeal. Jessica Morgan. Heather Haas. Shannon Lyons. Ronda French. Jessica Burlington and Jennv I eRn-k from page 10 Campbell. Smeal and Morgan arc infielders and Lyons and LeBcck are listed as outfielders. Haas and Burlington could sec action in the outfield or in the infield, while French will start behind the plate. Haas. Smeal and Jenny Gale make up Delton’s pitching staff. Yoder said that it is hard to tell how the staff will fare, but is confident that they can get the job done. Kalamazoo Christian won the KVA crown last year and are again expected to finish near the lop Paw Paw and Mattawan, according to Yoder, arc also league contenders The softball squad was to open on Tuesday against Galcsburg-/\ugusta and will take lo the road for the first time on April 13 versus Wayne Moore. Lakewood's Jason Elenbaas and Delton's Karl Norton. Patrick made 7.6, Hopkins 9.3 and Moore 10.2 points per game. The three Lions, all seniors, also gave Coach Jerry Reese's team 10.3 and 6.2 assists per game combined. Elenbaas. a sophomore, scored 12.3, rebounded 5 and dished out 3 assists a game from his forward spot. Norton, a senior center, was Delton's lop scorer with a 10.6 norm and he also boarded 6.5 caroms per game. See BASKETBALL continued on page 12 BOWLING SCORES Friday Nite Moose Mixed Three Ponies 82; 9 and a Wiggle 78; Get Lucky's 74 W; Working On It 70; Heads Out 67; Sears Service 67; Ten Pins 62; Odd Balls 62; Rusty Four 57; Big O s 56M>; Middle Lakers 5416; Gillons 53; Late Comers 5216; Gutter Dusters 5016; Keglers 46'6; Rocky Four 4516; Four Stars 45. Mens High Game and Series - B Heath 234-612; M McKee 213-617; C Purdum 224-600; R Hildenbrand 203-567; W Lydy 199-588; A Jenkins 211-600; D Keilor 210-559; B Madden 234; B Keeler 211; J. "Barnum 224; D Wilkes 195; M Lydy 173; D ^Tinkler 185; T Ramey 177; T. Lewis 195. < Ladies High Game and Series — S. Keeler •216-628; B Roush 233-581; S. VanDenburg ;209 56l. S. Sanborn 203-599; J. L*dy •212-541; R. Lydy 194 511; L. Barnum •J92-5O4; V Green 185-512; D Service #89-481; H. Service 190-516; B. Hughes -205; G Meany 191; N Taylor 170; B Battle *134; S. McKee 199 SOFTBALL.. .continued 243-633; J. Fisher 194-485; S. Varney 188; S. Gnnagc 203; T. Soya 159; S. Rose 172; C. Curtis 152; P. Docsema 188-503: P. Wright 169; B Dunn 176-480; D. Staines 172-490; J. Hurless 195-522; K. Farr 180; G. Guernsey 159; S. Mennell 143; N. Taylor 155; P. Arends 170. Representing Delton Kellogg High School as the varsity softball team this year will be (first row. from left) Jill Campbell. Kendlyn Smeal. Heather Haas. Shannon Lyons. Crystal Miller. Jessica Morgan. Kelly Davis, (second row) coach Kelly BASEBALL. ..continued from Other key seniors are rightfielder Geoff Lindberg, outfielder Jon Mitchell and catcher Chad Chamblcss. Delton also will receive contributions from a junior standout. Scott Haas. The centerficlder hit .370 in 1995. Campbell is happy with the team's attitude and is hoping that it takes them nil Yoder, Ronda French. Jenny Gale. Jessica Bullington. Lots Marlow. Kati Wooden and Jenny LeBeck and assistant coach Salli McCloud. Missing is assistant coach Bill Yoder. page 10 the way to a KVA championship. "We're fast and as balanced this year as ever." Campbell said. "It’s just a great bunch. I would like to win the first (conference title for Delton) in baseball.*' If the Panthers play an entire season like they finished 1995, it's possible. Delton won he laci nine fames last vear. Parchment should also be a strong KVA contender as well as Mattawan. Delton was scheduled to open its season versus Galesburg-Augusta on Tuesday. Kalamazoo Christian is the (cam's next opponent on April 16. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 69-39; Diehards 6516-16'6; Load Hogs 65-47; Really Rottens 64-48; Holey Rollers 63-49; Thunder Alley 62-50; Rebels 61-51; Alley Cats 5916-5216; Fearsome 4 57-55; Misfits 5616-5516; Freemans 55-57; Rednecks 53-59; Beginners 5216-5916; Dynamites 49-63; Short N Sweet 48-60; Get Along Gang 4536-6616; Friends 40-72: Tasmaniac’s 3816-7316. Womens High Games and Series — L. Barnum 195-546; V. Miller 201-493; N. Lambert 165-481; T. Huey 166-468; C. Wilcox 164-466; R. Coats 165-391; D Snyder 207; K. Sutfin 195; D Lambeth 180; M. Snyder 190; M. Brings 178; M. Martin 172; D Smith 169; D. Seeber 169; P. Miller 153; S. Craven 147; J. Mead 141; B James 134 Mens High Games and Series — S. San­ born 245-619; R. Craven 245-611; C. Martin 216-587; G Snyder 214-563; K Lambeth 209-559; M. Cross 210-548; B Barkhuff 204-521; B. Hubbell 178-507; R. Snyder 183- 492; J. Eye 172-464; J. Davis 171-452; K. Lambeth II 215; J. Barnum 213; D. Barnes 195; G. Smith 183; B. Miller 174; D. Seeber 171; F. Mead 170; T. James 169 Thursday A.M. Question Marks 7316-4616; Hastings Bowl 7016-4916; Varneys 6916-5016; Hummers 6516-5416; Bosleys 63-57; LeHarves 61-59; Leftovers 6016-5916; Lucky Shots 6016-5916; Valley Realty 57-63; Bye 19-101 Good Games and Series — M. Atkinson 184-492; P Fisher 167-483; J Lewis 191-462; F Schneider 185-462. C. Clouse 164-433; D. Olmstead 166-427; J Rice 160-427; B. Estep 152-427; N. Totten 154-428; S Salazar 178-418; A Boniface 175-415; L. Johnson 152-407; B Sexton 152-377; M. Dull 143-377; S Sebastian 188; D Collier 154; 1 Ruthruff 144 The Del»on Kellogg varsity baseball team for 1996 is (first row. from left) Robert* Isom, Chad Stopher, Jon Milchell, Chad Chambless, Justin Newington, Doug Daniels, Mike Gilmore, Paul Finney, (second row) Chris Farwell, Geoff TRACKSTERS...continued from Dawe. Lenz. Williams and Kimbrough are Delton's top-notch 400 relay squad. Dawe is also regarded, by Pessell as one of the team's best sprinters. Lindberg. Joe Guthrie. Gary Wortz. Ryan Vliek, Paul Vickery, Tony Hooker. Dolen Cottingham and coach Bruce Campbell. Missing is assistant coach Howard Shattuck. page 10 Ash returns to the boys track team this spring and will also see plenty of action. The Panthers do have some lime to get prepared for the season. Their first competition is April 13 al the Hastings Relays. Senior Citizens Final Standings Beckwith 69.5; Woodmansee 68; Brewer 64; Jesick 63.5; Kuempel 62; Moucoulis 62; D Hall 61. Snyder 60.5; Schlachter 59.5; Friend 59 Nash 58; Calvin 57.5; Dowding 56; Otis 55.5; Richardson 55; Brodock 53. Ladies Good Games and Series — D. Keller 160-452; M Beckwith 149-357; I Seeber 149-399; L. Lehman 155-384; S. Pen­ nington 179-506; E. Ulrich 182-436; P. Snyder 172-408; L. Johnson 154-428; J. Hasson 164-428; N. Moucoulis 139-406; D Brewer 167-445; S. Sabesten 191-536; L. Friend 132; B Miner 154 Mem High Series - B Tern 205-568; G Young 137 J Mulder 166; J. Lasky 194-543; R Nash 202-497; R Weiland 205-560; R Nixon 143-385; J Woods 180-468; L. Mason 187-546; W Woodmansee 193-523; G. Forbes 198-475; C. Haywood 180-495; W. Birman 190-504; R. Kingslev 160-434; J. Dull 166; R Schlachter 187; J. Beckwith 154; J Mercer 168-451 Tuesday Mixed Lockshop 40-20; Consumers Concrete 38-22; Viking 37-23; Black Sheep 34-26; Neighbors 33 1/2-26 1/2; Hastings Bowlers 30-30; Advanced Commercial Printing 29-31; Pin Seekers 28-32; Lammo’s Clowns 25 1/2-34 1/2; Bye 5-55. Mens High Games & Series J. Patton 185-495; D. Blakely 236-610; M. Christensian 189; B. Love 190; G. Hause 224-578; K. Mayhew 179. Womens High Games & Series G. Buchanan 185; S. Bowman 181; B. Sextron 198-439. Running for Delton this year on the varsity track team are (first row. from left) James Sibberson. Ryan Dawe. Josh Smith. Craig Jones. Thor Brandi, (second row) Ben Annen. Chris Norton. Joel Pero. Jamie Rutherford. Chns Marlow. Nate Herbert, (third row) Jason Fleser. Shawn Kimbrough. Brooke Craft. Casey Louden. Mike Moss, (fourth row) coach Ben Hancekow. Jim Nesmith. Jon Haneckow. Phil Shallhom. Travis Wnght. Joe Blair, and coach Ryan Bates �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4. 1996 BASKETBALL.. .continued from page 11 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Future for Tiger fans brighter, but tough to see Let me first say that I tried. Skipping out of work an hour early. I made it home Monday to watch the Detroit Tigers' season opener. Excited (well, maybe interested is a better word here) I was ready with Doritos and Diet Pepsi in hand. That interest, though, dwindled as soon as the Minnesota Twins tallied three first-inning runs off Tiger "ace" Felipe Lira. Three more "Twinkle" scores followed in the third inning. That is when Sir Al Kaline commented about Lira's lackluster performance: "his control has been terrible" Thai's one area where the Tigers can't be beat, as Kaline and my grandma's favorite George Kell are the best broadcasters in the business. The Tigers have dropped a long way down since the leam that won the World Series 12 years ago — Darrell Evans. Lou Whitaker. Lance Pamsh. Chet Lemon. Jack Morris and Willie Hernandez included. Alan Trammell. Middleville's Chad Curtis and Cecil Fielder are the only Tigers now who bring me much excitement. What makes Curtis so special is his work ethic, both offensively and defensively. There are not enough Curtis-type players on this "Bengal” team. Yes. the Tigers have improved from a season ago. but there is still a long journey to go. And one must wonder if the dollars the Tigers will receive for a new ballpark will do any good. I considered myself a huge fan of this leam when 1 was a youngster growing up in a suburb near Detroit. Took bus rides to the "Ole Ballpark" or road trips with fellow fans to lake in a game and possibly stand outside the lockerooms in anticipation of some Major League Autographs. But. just like many other "pure" sports enthusiasts, baseball does not seem to have the same glare in 1996 and that's too bad. Maybe it was "The Strike", possibly it was the recent demise of the Tiger leam or it even might have something to do with not having a full-time leader to run the game, but baseball has lost its excitement. And I figure that new Tiger skipper Buddy Bell will probably be looking for a few friendly buddies by the time the season crawls to a close. Who knows rtaybe Bell can become Ken Griffey Jr.'s vice president and have an easier time running the country instead of the job that faces him with the Tigers. Still. I'll keep on trying to get that baseball magic back in my heart. It's not all bad. al least there's Red Wing hockey and an intriguing Detroit Piston basketball team to keep my professional sports* interests alive. •Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom. one of my idols, wrote a terrific article Monday on why college athletes should stay in college and not come out early lo take the money lured to them by the professional sports teams. Albom mentioned Chris Webber's decision to leave the University of Michigan after his sophomore year to become an NBA player. Webber, according to Albom, now regrets that decision. Thai s what makes John Wallace s decision so special. The Syracuse star opted to stay in school lo get his degree and got a chance to play in the NCAA championship on Monday. Wallace is sure to be a No. I pick in the NBA lottery and boy what I wouldn't do lo see him in a Piston uniform next season. Wallace did not try to hurry his life, but instead enjoyed the fruits of letting life lake its course. If the Free Press would have asked me to join its sports staff after my sophomore year at WMU and said "we like the articles that you have done for us and what you have done at the Western Herald" I also would have stayed in school. It is a lesson for all individuals, athletes or reporters, to listen to and leam from. Don't hurry. •Here is a promise to Hastings' baseball coach Jeff Simpson. I will not wear purple until the end of the spring season. Maize and blue have always been my favorite colon anyways. •To all spring coaches. Don't forget lo report all of your results to our newspapers. Cail them in during business hours, phone them in voice mail after business hours, fax them or drop off the information in the school mailboxes. Whatever way is best for you will work for us. Talk to you soon. Named to the second team of the J-Ad Graphics 1996 AllBarry County basketball squad are Troy McCarty, Kart Norton, Pursuant to • 5 CFR part 950, the Local Federal Coordinating Committee for the Kent/Ottawa/ Barry County Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) invites local, voluntary, private, non-profit, philan­ thropic, human health, and welfare organizations that are tax-exempt under 26 U.S.G. 501 (c) (3) and for which contributions are tax-deductible pur­ suant to 26 U.S.C. 170 to apply for inclusion in the fall. 1996 campaign For further riformaton. send a written inquiry to CFC. c/o Heart of West Michigan United Way. 5 Lyon N.W., Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-3165. A copy of the regulations and requirements for application will be provided. Deadline for submission of fully completed and documented applications is 5 p.m. EDT, Friday, Goodemoot, Jerry Postma and Fred Jiles. First-team members ot the 1996 J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County basketball team are Blake Elsie. Greg Kotrba, Matt Brian Brewer. Jason Elenbaas and Kyle Pohja. • MORTGAGE CORPORATION HEY M0MS1I a subsidiary of D&N Bank. Working with you and your Realtor earning your business every day. See us first for low rates and a mortgage tailored to meet your individual needs. If you want fast, efficient and professional service with a hometown touch... WANT A CHANG TO MEET NEW PEOPLE’ A CLUB. JUST FOR MOMS. tS FORMING - RIGHT NOW" MEET OTHER MOMS. TALK AND SHARE EXPERIENCES FOR MORE INFORMATION 948-3386 CALL TISHA AT PS CHILD CARE WIL BE AVAILABLE' May 3,1996. GENERAL TRAILER RV SUPERCENTER NOTICE Call PAT DOEZEMA (616) 945-0282 The regular monthly board meeting of Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education frv April has been rescheduled to be held Wednesday. April 17. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Barry Intermediate School District office. 535 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. All Interested persons are invited to attend this meeting. 145 W. Sort. St, Hauinp, Ml 49057 Est. 1956 SPRING SPECIAL -WHILE SUPPLIES LAST- 1996 DUTCHMEN 30’ 2— Bedroom Air, awning, Ig. frig., stereo, TV ant. $10,985 Plus: tax. plate, title, freight prep General Trailer RV SUPERCENTER 7303 S. Division • Grand Rapids (616) 281-1888 —-mm—————■ For those o you old . enough to remember • BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP • Mik ana Mark Schedule of Board Meetings of 199S/96 The regular monthly meetings of the Baltimore Township Board have been scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Baltimore Township Hall. 6424 S. Bedford Road, as follows: Sound Express Come help celebrate the: IC ONE!! 30 n April 13th • 7:30 p.m Knights of Columbus Hall Gifts of the old and feeble welcomed Hastings' Kyle Pohja, Delton's Troy McCarty and Middleville's Brian Brewer all received honorable mention recognition. Pohja. a sophomore forward, led the , Saxons in rebounds with 5 per game and also tallied 10.1 points. McCarty, a junior swingman. had a 10.3 scoring norm along"'; with a rebounding mark of 5 for the Panthers. Brewer, a senior center, had . comparable marks of 10.4 points and 5.8 rebounds. Apr. 9,1996 ....... 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8,1996 ........5:30 p.m. May 14,1996 5:30p.m.Nov. 12.1996 5:30 p.m. June 11,1996 5:30p.m.Doc. 10, 1996 5:30 p.m. July 9.1996 ......... 5:30 p.m. Jan. 14.1997 5:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 1996 5:30p.m.Fob. 11,1997 5:30 pan. Sept. 10,1996...... 5:30 p.m. Mar. 11.1997 5:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE Baltimore Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the meetings, to individuals with disabili­ ties at the meeting upon seven days notice to the Baltimore Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should write or call: Teddie Soya. Baltimore Township Clerk, 4502 Davidson Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 or (616) 945-9304 Teddla Soya, Baltimore Township Clerk YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County Corporate Games Thornappie-Kdlogg Schools *' * Swimming Events — 1996 Results . 100 Yd. Coed Freestyle Rday Division 1 — First Place. MainStrect Sav-. ings Bank. 12 pts.; Second Place. Hospital Purchasing Service, 8 pts. Division 11 — First Place. Barry Co. Health Care Offices. 12 pts.; Second Place. Viatec. 8 pls.. Third Place: Hastings City Bank, 6 pls. Division III — First Place, Flexfab. 12 pts.; Second Place, E. Tyden/Viking, 8 pts.; Third Place, Hastings Area Schools. 6 pts. 100 Yd. Coed Medley Rday Division I — First Place. Hospital Purchas­ ing Service. 12 pts.; Second Place.* MainStrect Savings Bank. 8 pls. , Division II — First Place. Barry Co. Health Care Offices. 12 pts ; Second Place. Vialec. & pts - • Division III — First Place. Flexfab. 12 pts.-; Second Place. Delton-Kellogg Schools. 8" pts.; Third Place. Hastings Mutual Insurance. 6 pts. • Coed Innertube Rday . Division II — First Place. Barry County Health Care Offices. 12 pts.; Second Place. Viatec. 8 pts.; Third Place. Hospital Purchas­ ing Service. 6 pts. (Division 1 Team) ., Division III — First Place. "* * Pennock Hospital. 12 pts.; Second Place. Hastings** Area Schools. 8 pts.; Third Place, BradfortJ White. 6 pts Crescendo Rday Division I — First Place, Hospital Purchas­ ing Service. 12 pts.; Second Places MainStrect Savings Bank. 8 pts. Division II — First Place. Barry Co. Health Care Offices. 12 pts.; Second Place, Hastings ; Fiberglass. 8 pts. Division III — First Place. E.W. Bliss, ill pts.; Second Place, Flexfab. 8 pts.; Third Place. Pennock Hospital. 6 pts. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 4, 1996 — Page 13 All-Barry County volleyball team starts with spiking stars ^The six spikers selected for the J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County team are Tracy Schondelmayer, Traci Campbell. Jennifer Mitchell. Joni Daniels. Angela Rufner, Addi Radcliff and Jamie Schrock. How talented was this year's Lakewood volleyball team? Good enough to receive five of seven first-team spots on the 1996 JAd Graphics All-Barry County squad. The Vikings, who made it to the Class B State quarterfinals before losing to eventual champion Comstock, not only had the big hitlers, but also the blockers, servers, setters and defensive players to round out the "total package" The scary thing is. only one spiker on the Viking squad will graduate this year. Middleville's volleyball team received the other two spots on the first team, while members of Hastings. Delton and Maple Valley also received All-County honors First-team honorees include Lakewood's Angela Rufner. Jennifer Mitchell, Addi Radcliff. Jamie Schrock. Joni Daniels and Middleville's Traci Campbell and Tracy Schondelmayer. Rufner. a senior candidate for All-Stale awards, leads the first team. She recorded 641 kills. 333 digs and 224 total blocks. Rufner also served for a 94 percent clip and made all-league, all-region and the all-area dream leam. Mitchell, a junior hitter, also cranked out some impressive stats with 336 kills. 296 digs and 116 blocks. Her serving mark was equally impressive al 97 percent. Radcliff is the first-team setter. The junior dished out 964 assists during the regular season and had a 49 percent serving percentage. Radcliff also blocked 62 and served at 96 percent. Schrock, a sophomore, was Lakewood's defensive specialist this season. Included in her statistics were 260 digs. 125 kills and a serving mark of 96 percent. The fifth Viking named to the first leam is junior Joni Daniels. An outside hitter. Daniels spiked 216 and blocked 72 balls during the 1995-96 volleyball campaign. Campbell, a senior hitler, not only served as the team's captain, but played like one. She smacked 382 kills for an attack percentage of 26 percent and led the squad in both serving (96 percent) and aces (75). Schondelmayer teamed with Campbell to provide the Vikings with a powerful 1-2 offensive punch. The junior hitter had 326 Grabbing second-team spots this season are Hastings' Jenae Bailey. Anne Burghdoff. Delton's Sam Lantinga. Maple Valley's Nicole Kraai and Middleville's Erin VanderSloot and Katie Weaver. Bailey, a senior, was No I on the Saxons in kills with 106 and No. 2 in digs with 169 She was also named the team's "Most Valuable Player" as well as being the co­ captain. Burghdoff. a sophomore. topped Hastings in two important statistics: assists (299) and blocks (40). She also registered 80 kills from her setters' position. Lantinga, a multi star athlete, had over 300 attacks and 137 kills. The senior hitler also stuffed 122 solo blocks and was regarded as both a leader and an individual who provided motivation for the Delton team Kraai. a senior setter, also could be categorized as a leader. The two-time all­ county performer lead the Lions in assists with 154 and was the third best server on the Lions’ squad. Weaver broke Middleville's school record with 784 assists and also tied the Trojan mark for most assists in a tournament with 113. The junior also was a solid server with a mark of 90 percent VanderSloot topped Middleville and the OK Blue in digs with 352. The senior is regarded by the Middlevill: coaching staff as the "core of our defense" and played both nde side hitter and blocker during the season Four Barry County volleyball players earned honorable mention status: Hastings' Jodi Songer and Janette Jennings. Delton's Jean Finney and Maple Valley's Lindsey Krolik. Songer, a junior, ranked second on Hastings' leam with 106 kills and 39 service aces and was third with 146 digs. Jennings, also a junior, lopped the Saxons in two categories: digs (234) and aces (59). Her sparkling altitude helped her lo receive the team's "Sportsmanship" award. Finney was in on 296 attacks and 78 kills. The senior standout also collected 37 service aces for the Panthers. Krolik finished second on Maple Valley's squad in serving and was one of the team's best hitlers with 65 kills. The senior, along with Lantinga. was one of the team's leaders on the court. kills (27 percent attack percentage). 69 aces and 334 digs. Katie Weaver. Jean Finney, Sam Lantinga, Jenae Bailey, Jodi Songer and Janette Jennings. Picked to the second team All-Barry County volleyball squad, sponsored by J-Ad Graphics are Erin VanderSloot, | LEGAL NOTICES Pool League. Barry County Residents MttfCF fW ftxf "tUNC ti hoUC. Hastings Banner ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities.sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. Banner Outboard 11. seventh; Shamrock II. eighth; Olde Towne III. ninth; Nashville VFW, 10th; Maple Leaf I. 11th; Outboard I. 12th. Shamrock I. first place: Oldc Towne I. se­ cond; Outboard III. third: Bills I. fourth; Maple Leaf II. fifth; Olde Towne II. sixth; Pennock Hospital Campus | "Mallory Carolyn White was welcomed into the world March 19, 1996 by her proud parents, Mike and Kathie White, and her big brother Dal ten. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are John and Madeline Sawka and Marvin White and Marlene White, all of Hastings. Now A Smoke-Free Environment In the i safe and smokin on Penn iding a nt, eryone ?ny- toy Saatj raOatt fat H Sent Rte No 96-21874-NC for m 100 fm. " No. M2-60-4811 ML HoaMnfa. Miction Mor. Hoc ««hord H. Donoo G.H«T1 for sour insurjiir <- < all Rte No. 96-2IM7 SC Estate of JAMES H SHOWN DECEASED Soool Security No 96-21S67-SE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Farmers Insurance TAM NOTKf On April 24. 1996 at 9 X a.m.. in Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50+ drivers. Homeowner dis­ □nd requesting also that the will of the deceased CITY OF HASTINOS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF PARK STREET AND RIDGE ROAD Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday. April 22.1996 at 7J0 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of Ridge Road in Von Reis Addition No. 1 and 2 and the portion of Park Street located between Westfield Drive and Ridge Road in Von Reis Addition No. 2. as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -00^649-3777 Everil Q. Manahum City Clerk Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies MONICA EBERTS Commercial Risk Office Manager PENNY HOVANEC Personal Lines Risk Manager SANDl FOX ADAIR HAAS Prr«mal RtJi Specialist Personal Risk Specialist Communication With People Who CARE counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. Indiana Insurance Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil GARY BEGG, LUTCF Ready to Serve AU Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs SAMY KM AGENCY ed to entiled periont oppeormg o* record March X. 1996 Richard J Hudson (Pl 5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE * YOUNGSMA 6OT North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (6U) 945 3495 HASTINGS CITY BANK By Richord J. Hudson 105 W. Court Hastings Ml 49058 (•16)945-2401 ta S UicKyr. HMlrnj, Ul <9O5S BUCKLAND AGENCY STREETS PROPOSED TO BE VACATED 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Gary Buckland, Sales Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pat Buckland, Sales �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4. 1996 SE elementary has Social Studies Fair Forth grade students at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings held a Social Studies Fair on March 27-28. Each student built or drew a project related to the history of Michigan or the Hastings area. They were permitted to have assistance of family members since many of the projects were difficult. Judy Tuttle and Robert Palmer, fourth grade teachers, would like to thank the parents and others who helped the students with the projects. Among the displays were of historic building, farms, forts, windmills, and covered bridges and wagons Legal Notices County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTYCC Dkmm^ Batata Filo No. 96-2186B-SE Esloto of DAISY MAE HOAG. Doceosod Social Security No 384 40 9453 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On April 24. 1996 at 2:15 p.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hailing*. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Pro­ bate. a hearing will bo held on the petition of Bren­ da S. Hoag requesting that the be appointed Per­ sonal Representative to the Estate ol DAISY MAE HOAG, who lived ot 14125 M-66. Bellevue. Michigan 49021. and who died on 1/28/96; re­ questing that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined, and requesting also that the Will of the deceased doted 11/14/94. ond codicils dated none, bo admitted to Probate, a subject to the questions of its' interpretation os sot forth above or otherwise. And that a guardian od litem be ap­ pointed for Erica M. Morris. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled person* appearing of record. March 27. 1996 David A. Dimmers (PI2793) DIMMERS. McPHILLIPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 9596 Brenda S. Hoog 14125 M-66 Bellevue Ml 49021 (4/4) All of the students at Southeastern Elementary got a chance to see all ol the c exhibits made bv the fourth orade students for the Social Studios Fair An old steam train is Heattier Carroll's entry in the Southeastern Social Studies Fair. File No. 95-685-CK HON JAMES H FISHER HEARTLAND 'NDUSTRIES INC Plaintiff. ROBERT VAN KEUREN. individually and os president of KINGSTON/ U.S.A.. Inc., ond KINGSTON U S A . Inc., jointly and severally. Defendants. TO: Robert Van Keuren and Kingston/U.S.A. Inc. IT BORDERED 1. You ore being sued by Plaintiff in this Court for the cost of building materials provided to you by the Plaintiff, on or about August 21. 1995. 2. You must filo your answer with this Court and serve it upon the attorney far the Plaintiff, or take such other action os may be permitted by law. within 28 days of the date ol this Order. 3. W you foil to do so. a default judgment may bo entered against you for the relief demanded in the Pfomtiff s Complaint. 4. A Claim of Lien also has been filed by the Plaintiff ond a Default Judgment may result in the foreclosure of your real property located in Barry County. 5. A copy of this Order shall be published once each week for throe consecutive weeks in this county. James H. Filt er. Circuit Court Judge K. David Sawyer Attorney for Plaintiff 4790 Cascode Rd. S.E. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546 (616)975-3193 (4/4) Since covered wagons were part ot Michigan's history, Ashley Carr entered her wagon in the Social Studies Fair. The lighthouse at Holland was entered In the Social Studies Fair by Kate Sehrig:: MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the terms ond con­ ditions of a certain mortgage mode by Patricia J. Hazen, o single person, to Groot Lakes Bancorp. A Federal Savings Bonk, organized under the Home Owners' Loon Act of 1933. of the United States of America, os amended Mortgogee. dated August 5. 1993. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, end State of Michigan, on August 9. 1993. in Libor 579. Poge 863. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. ot the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty Two Thousand Throe Hundred Eighty Nme ond 81 100 Dollars (532.389.81) plus on escrow deficit of One Hundred Twenty ond 70'100 Dollars 5120.70) plus late charges of One Hundred Thir­ teen and 40/100 Dollars (5113.40). And no suit or proceedings ot law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or any port thereof Now. therefore by virtue of the power of sole contained m said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode ond provided notice •* hereby given that on Moy 16 1996 ot two o’clock in the afternoon. Local Time, soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse in the City ol Hastings Barry County. Michigan (that being the builduig where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held) of the premises described in said mortgage or so much thereof os may be necessary to poy the amount due. os aforesaid on said mor­ tgage with ihe interest thereon at eight ond 500 100 8 500’.) percent per annum and oil legal costs charges and expenses including the at­ torney fees allowed by law. ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Soid premises ore situated in the Township of Hope County of Barry State of Michigan and described as Lot 29 of Caso-Del-Mar of Acker * Point accor­ ding to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in liber 3 of plots Poge 64 Township of Hope Barry County Michigan Sidwell No (si 080707002100 During the Six months immediately following the sole, rhe property may be redeemed Dated at Ann Arbor Michigan April I 1996 GREAT LAKES BANCORP A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK mortgagee Elizabeth A Kiefer LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Ann Arbor Michigan 48104 2298 (313)769 8300 X4131 (4 25) A Michigan Dairy Farm with all ot the animals and equipment in place is the entry ol Jason Griffin. Barbie Westfall constructed a working windmill with wings that turn. Alisha Thompson's depiction ot a general store was her contribution to the Southeastern Social Studies Fair. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. A Michigan Livestock Farm was built by Tom Bowse for the Social Studies Fair. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4, 1996 — Page 15 Lake Odessa NEWS On Friday. April 5. the community Lenten service for Good Friday will be held al Cen­ tral United Methodist Church at I p.m The building is barrier free. An elevator is available for anyone entering through the Fellowship Hall. There is a marked handicap parking spot in front. The Chancel choir will sing. The Rev. George Speas will bring the message Easter Eve marks the day to set clocks ahead, with daylight savings time going into effect for seven months Monday is the last day for filing nominating petitions for spots on the Lakcutxxl school board On Tuesday, the Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. al Addison's North Inn On Tuesday. April 9. there will be a meeting at the Page Building tor brainstorm­ ing about the beach. According to Lakewood News, there was recently some vandalism there Increased patrols, motion detection lights and other suggested means might curb this criminal activity Only last summer the new building and the beachfront with its steps was dedicated On Easter Sunday. Lakewood UM Church will host a sunrise service at 7 a.m. (daylight time) followed by a breakfast Central UM Church will hold a communion service on Maundy Thursday. Apnl 4. stor­ ting at 7 p.m. People are invited to come at their convenience and stay as short or as long as they choose. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. Apnl II at Lake Manor at MO p.m. There will be a video presentation tjfrn Channel 8. the best of Dick Evans. “On the Michigan Road ” The society's Bonanza Bugle was mailed earlier this week This issue hM a story and map of Elmdale's railroad ^pamection at the intersection of the Pert Mar­ lette line and the north/side line which went from points north beyond Lowell to Freeport. Reprints of news items from the Banner of 1887 report much railroad construction news. The Stole Journal's honors for wrestling in­ clude Lakewood's Nick Boucher, a junior in the 103 lb. class, who won a Division II state championship. His wins were over a Trenton wrestler and also one from Mt. Morris. His seasonal record was 52-1. Another honoree was Jason Curtis, a junior who had a cham­ pionship in the Capital Circuit and a sixth place finish in the state competition. Another honors wrestler was Ryan Cunn ingham. a Fulton senior, nephew of Lake Odessa's Walt Russell. For his varsity career his record was 200-3 and three state cham­ pionships He had set a school career record with 121 pins. Next year he will wrestle at Central Michigan University along with older brother Casey who is now a CMU freshman. One candidate for Wayland City Council is Dallas Strong. 43. who has been on the coun­ cil for the past two years. He is running to succeed himself. He spent his early school years here in Lake Odessa elementary grades. He is the son of Du ward and Helen (Beard) Strong of Campbell Road. Funeral mass was held al St. Jude church in northeast Grand Rapids on Monday for a younger brother of Ernest Cusack. Pershing “Percy” J. Cusack. 77. of Plainfield Township died on March 28 under Hospice care. He was from a family of 14 who grew up at Hubbardston. He was a former president of G.R. North Rotary Club and an usher at St. Jude's. He is survived by his wife. Dolores, a son and daughter and several siblings. Services were held at Lansing's Holy Cross Church for Bernice Keusch, 89. of Lansing who died Friday. She was the mother of local businesswoman Kathleen Stuart who owns Katie's Stitch *N Stuff. Katie is a resident of Morrison Lake and her sister Joan Moore resides in Lansing. Mrs. Keusch had 14 grandchildren. Many of the grandchildren reside in the Lansing area, but Amanda Stuart is in Ecuador. South America Funeral services were held on Wednesday r legal notice Estate of GLENN A. JOMNCOCK Soool Security Ife 375-3^4103 TO AU RfTERESTED PERSONS J9J2 Rrrttol Drive. Dowling. Michigon 49050 died aont pononol roprotonioftvo. KEITH JOHNCOCK --- .______ ■ __ Ul 4<XV>1 ~ frfa notice Notice ■» further given that the estate David H Tripp (P29290) (616)945 9585 Education? Retirement? Peace of Mind? You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-800-4US BOND at Carson City for Gilbert Hyde. 55. younger brother of Dean Hyde of Darby Road. With a power outage Sunday evening, which was in effect from about 5:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Monday, villagers brought out their candles and lamps. Monday was a time to reset clocks, water softeners. TV programs. VCRs and other automated appliances. The Lenten service at Pleasant Valley U.B. Church was unique in some ways. It was an experience for many of those attending to be in the new sanctuary of the church. It is very spacious with comfortable seating. With the service storting at 6 p.m., there was still enough daylight for seeing the bulletins and for the orchestra members to read their music. Candles were brought in and the set of seven branch candlebra were used to light the pulpit area. Rev Ben Ridder commented that use of candies was likely a g<xxl idea because when the candles were burned to the bottom, it was surely tune for him to quit preaching. However, he slopped while there were yet in­ ches left Refreshments were served in the se­ cond story dining room, but there were only cold drinks because there had been no power until the last minute for making coffee. The lights came on as people were wending their way upstairs. So the Pleasant Valley area had its electric power restored hour, before Lake Odessa had its return to normalcy. The Tom Thompsons made a weekend visit to Columbus. Mindy and daughters Emily and baby Abigail remained for a few days visit with her parents. Lakewood Christian School is having its April dinner a week later than usual due to Good Friday being on their usual dale The new date is April 12. A coming event at Central UM Church is the annual ladies' spnng breakfast Leto Guild of East Lansing will be there with her music box collection to relate the stories of some of her pieces. There will be a catered breakfast at 9 a.m. Ada Dennie is the lady to call for reservations. First Congregational Church will hold a brief sunrise service at 7:45 a.m. on April 7. followed by a breakfast at eight. Morning worship will be at 9:30 a.m. and ail visitors arc welcome. OES Chapter 315 will hold its second spr­ ing meeting on Tuesday. April 9 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple rooms with the ESTRAL service the highlight of the evening. This ser­ vice is one of the many benevolences of the Order. This funded effort provides scholar­ ships for seminary students. Women's Fellowship of the Congregational Church will hold a delayed April meeting, with the date coming one week later, on April 17. Lola Haller will be the speaker. Ladies of the Vermontville Women's Fellowship will be guests for the noon luncheon. The public is invited to attend the Sunday. April 14 concert of sacred music performed by the Lakewood Choral Society at the Sun­ field U.M. Church at 3 p.m- The similar con­ cert at an East Lansing church was well received two weeks earlier. The choir is directed by Dr. Robert Oster. Lakewood's vocal music director for high school students. FINANCIAL ( fumnhedby LEGAL NOTICES Mark D. Chriatansan of Edward D. Jonas & IRVING TOWNSHIP Board Mooting March 13. 1996 Meeting colled to order ol 7 00 p.m. All member* Commttnoner Wenger ond teveral guest* present Clerk* ond treasurer* report given ond approved Discussion on Roil* to Trail*. Resolution to be tent to legislator* oppotting SB 874 ond SB 875 Annual budget hearing sot for Monday April 1 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Bill* presented and approved (or payment Meeting odfoumed at 8 X p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk (4/4) Eight fund companies test shorter prospectus A mutual fund prospectus can be like the emergency instruction card on an airplane. Everybody knows they should read n. but few actual Is do. Part of the reason few people read their mutual fund prospectuses is that they are generally confusing. The information is often lengthy, detailed or legal-sounding. An in­ vestor may have to read it two or three limes (or more) to understand the message. However, a prospectus is the story of a fund. It provides vital information such as the fund’s objective, management history, costs, how to purchase and sell shares, shareholder services and more The prospectus also con­ tains information that the Securities and Ex­ change Commission (SEC) requires fund managers to provide to prospective investors. Its purpose is to describe in detail what you are buying and what risks are involved. In an effort to make mutual fund prospec­ tuses more understandable, yet still provide the mandatory disclosure information, eight mutual fund companies have been using an experimental •profile prospectus” since August of last year. The profile prospectus is designed to summarize key information clear­ ly and concisely, and it follows a standardized format that should help investors compare dif­ ferent funds. The profile prospectus contains the II critical pieces of information that investors need to know, including the fund's goals, in­ vestment strategies, risks, appropriateness, fees and expenses. The fund’s total return for the most recent 10 calendar years is depicted in a bar chart, and information on the fund’s adviser and all shareholder services are clear­ ly listed. Currently, the participating fund groups provide the profile prospectus along with the traditional full prospectus. During the initial evaluation period, research is being con­ ducted to determine if the profile makes it easier for investors to understand key issues before they invest. If successful, the ultimate goal is for the SEC to authorize mutual funds to use the profile in place of the traditional prospectus. If this happens, investors will still be able to obtain the full prospectus if they wish. The eight participating fund companies arc: American Express Financial Corporation (IDS Funds); Bank of America (Pacific­ Horizon Funds); Capita) Research and Management Company (American Funds); The Dreyfus Corp.; Fidelity Investments; T. Rowe Price Associates Inc.; Scudder Stevens and Clark; and Vanguard Group Inc. If you receive a profile prospectus and arc asked for your comments, be candid in your evaluation Your feedback is a positive step in making vital investment information available and easy lo understand. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Close Change AT&T 63'/< Ameritech 56’/a Anheuser-Busch 68’/a Chrysler 64’/a CMS Energy 3O’/4 Coca Cola 83’/a Dow Chemical 87'/! Exxon 83’/! Family Dollar 15 35'/i Ford 55’/i General Motors 37s/! TCF Financial Hastings Mfg. 23’/a 117’/! IBM 49’/b JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 95'/a Kmart 9'/i Kellogg Company 75 49s/! McDonald's 47’/a Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 17’/r 7»fa Spartan Motors 41 'h Upjohn 393.95 Gold 5.51 Silver 5671.68 Dow Jones Volume 409,000,000 + ’/! —S/4 + '/4 + 1’/! + '/? —’/• — 'It —Vlt + 'It + 1’/a + r/4 4-4'/! — + 6’/4 — + 'h + ’/a —3'lt —'It -2'h — -----'Zl6 --- ’/• -6.3 -.19 + 6.86 CORIPUANT File No 96 073 CH THOMAS DuMOUCHEL ond GLORIA Dumouchel hu»bord and wife Plaintiff*. FREDIA C CHICKERING. MICHAEL J TUMMINO. JR. (P21618) Attorney for Plainlrff 311 East Main Street Lowell Michigan 49331 (616) 897-5931 NOW COMES Plaintiff. Thoma* DuMouchel and Gloria DuMouchel, by ond through their attorney Mtchoel J. Tummino. Jr., and state* a* follow* >10.00040. 2 PloinltH* ore odult* and retiding in the City o( Delton. Barry County. State ol Michigan 3. That tho Defendant'* addrott ond 4. Plaintiff* being this action pursuant to MCR 3.411. Orloon*. Ionia County, ond Slot* ol Michigan and de*cr.bed a* follow* Township of Orloon* Town 8 North. Rango 7 Wo*I. Section X Cam ot SW cor of Soc. th N 203 0769 ft. E 869 88 ft. S 203.0769 ft. W 869 88 fl to pob. omcS 165 of W 264 ft thereof IX OX 000 ORC 00 87 6. On March 29. 1993, the Plaintiff* received a deed under Section 131. Art. 206. Public Act* 1893. at omondod from tho Slate of Michigan on a Him •ole Copy of *oid dood it attached hereto ond in­ corporated heroin ot Exhibit "A". 7. That the Defendant* hutbond (or ex-hutbond) hot already executed a Quit Claim Deed for hit in terett to the Plaintiff*. Copy of *oid deed I* attach­ ed hereto ond incorporated herein a* Exhibit "8 WHEREFORE. Plaintiff* pray that 1. The title to the property be ordered in the name of the Plaintiff* fee timple. 2. Any title incontinent with tho Plaintiff** In­ terest be declared null ond void 3. That any per ton* claiming under current title and that Plaintiff be given leave to cause that order to be recorded in the office of the register of 4. Plaintiff* have any other relief agreeable to equity ond good conscience. Dated: January 25. 1996 Michael J. Tummino. Jr. (P2I618) Attorney for Plaintiff 311 East Main St. Lowell. Ml 49331 (616)897 3931 (4/4) GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Back Door Deli Terry’s Tick Tock S&S Country Store Gun Lake — In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt's Market Greg’s Get It & Go In Lake Odessa Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 4. 1996 Sheriffs' association offers scholarships Barry Count} Sheriff Steve DeBoer has announced that his professional organization, the Michigan Sheriffs Association (MSA) is calling for nominations for the 1996 Bernard Gryscn Memorial Criminal Justice Schola. ■ ship. The scholarship is sponsored by the educa­ tional arm of the MSA. the Michigan Sher­ iffs Association Educational Services. Inc. Ten $1.000 scholarships will be awarded to Michigan high school seniors pursuing a ca­ reer in law enforcement. Two scholarships will be awarded in each of the MSA's five districts. Nominations for the scholarship program must be made by a member of the MSA (the nominee need not be a member, however). and the completed nomination forms must be turned in to the local sheriff's office no later than Friday. Apnl 12. Preliminary evaluation will take place al the sheriffs office, then the most qualified nominations will be forwarded to MSA of­ fices in Lansing lor final consideration. Now in its fourth year, the scholarship program has awarded $30,000 in scholar­ ships to deserving high school seniors across the state. Individuals who wish lo make a nomina­ tion can get the nomination form detailing criteria from The Sheriffs Star, the MSA professional journal received by members. Also, nomination forms will be available through the local sheriff's office. Man sues Road Commission in collision with snow plow bv Karen Mauck Staff Writer A man has filed suit against the Barry County Road Commission, claiming he was injured when a snow plow ran into his vehi­ cle. Billy Orman filed the suit in Barry County I dmalioii? RvtirciiH nl? I’ciicr <>l Mind? You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-800-4US BOND 1-800-487 2663 Circuit Court March 22. He claims an acci­ dent between his vehicle and a Road Com­ mission snow plow Nov. 15 injured his back and neck. Orman is asking for in excess of $10,000 in damages from the Road Commission. The suit claims Orman suffered back and neck pain that required hospitalization, therapy and medication and caused disability, limited movement, and pain and suffering. The accident occurred Nov. 15 on M-43. Orman claims he was turning right into a driveway to use a pay phone, and had his turn signal on to indicate the turn. A snow plow from the Road Commission attempted to pass Orman's vehicle on the right, caus­ ing the collision when Orman turned. Michael Wade, the attorney for Orman, was not available for comment. Barry County Road Commission Manager Jack Kineman said the commission has re­ ceived notice of the lawsuit earlier this week, but he cannot comment. The suit has been forwarded to the insurance company, he said. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 (iarufje Sale Tor Sale \ulotnoti\e Recreation COLLECTORS! Aunt Ellen's Attic has CARTOON CHAR ACTER GLASSES. $1.00 off. Also. STORE WIDE SALE your price? or mine! “It’s nice lo be nice - Hate curdles the brain." From Dick Francis* book. "Bolt”. Aunt Ellen's Attic, M-43, Delton. 623-8900. 1991 FORD MUSTANG GT, full power, 14,000 miles, extended warranty, airbag, alarm, car cover, bra, auto., am/ fm stcreo/cass, air. $12,000 OBO. 945-3096 SWIMMING POOLS Home­ owners Wanted!!! KAYAK POOLS is seeking demo home­ sites to display its new mainte­ nance free KAYAK POOL. Save thousands of $$$ with this unique opportunity. CALL NOW!!! 1-800-9-KA YAK-9. Real Estate FOR SALE BY OWNER: Lakefront, newly remodeled 3 bedroom home with aluminum siding on Payne Lake, 703 Briggs Road. $115,000. Excel­ lent income property. By appointment only. No realtors please! 795-7683____________ MONEY TALKS’ Don't wait for the spring rush to get pre­ approved financing lo buy the borne you’ve always wanted. Cai! today 616-945-0299 Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Nina Decker would like to express our thanks to Dr. Paul DeWitt and Tender­ care of Hastings, for donators to Pennock Hospital and Grace Wesleyan Church, and the Memorial to Nina Decker. Special thanks to Koops Funeral Home of Lake Odessa. Wc thank Pastor Al and Mrs. Yates of Grace Wesleyan Church for their comforting words, for the Sunday School class for flowers, the Missionary Ladies for the luncheon, and for all the prayers, flowers, cards, and visits. May God Bless You All Myrtle Wilson. Sister Nieces and Nephews F or Sale 5-DRAWER OAK DESK with chair. Almost new. $100 OBO. 945-9340____________________ BEAUTIFUL DAYBED white enamel and porcelain accents, includes trundle bed underneath with mattress. 1 week old, cost S675 new, asking S250. 1-517-699-4148______________ BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTl RPEDIC firm mattress set w ith frame, 1 month old. Cent $850.00. Must sell? $250.00. 1-517-699-2251 BEDROOM OUTFIT, BEAU­ TIFUL OAK FINISH (built very solid) includes two night stands, headboard, dresser, chest & Queen size mattress set. "3 months old". Cost SI,250, asking S300. 1-517-699-4148 FOR SALE: L AND CONTRACT ON long estab­ lished business. Excellent payment record, 10.5% interest Would like to cash out for retiremcnL 945-4745_____________ SERTA KING SIZE MATTRESS SET “Luxury Firm" includes deluxe frame 2 months old cost over $1,300 new, sacrifice, $300. 1-517-676-6414 Miscellaneous FEEL BETTER FAST. Send for free booklet. SASE to box 372, Nashville, MI. 49073 FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Large mouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM, INC.. 08988 35th St.. Gobles, MI 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056, days; (616) 624-6215, evenings. 77FUND RAISING?? Need money fast? I have a perfect easy plan to help your non-profit organization cam big bucks! Call Rita 616-945-3392 now! Help Mamed ASAP BABYSITTER NEEDED! for 2 possibly 3 school age kids, walking distance to Northeastern School. Call 945-4372 after 4:30pm for details.______________________ BABYSITTER/N ANN Y NEEDED IN my home 1 st shift, M-F, $120 a week 671 5689 after 5___ CHALLENGING OPPORTL’NITY. Direct care staff for 6 bed MR/AIS home. Must be 18 or older, and have a Michigan driven license with less than 6 points. 945-9613____________ ING ROUND SWIMMING POOL/CONSTRL'CTION/ REPAIR & SERVICE experi­ ence preferred but not necessary, Swimsmith Co., 1-800-472-8905._____________ MASONA RY FORM CONSTRUCTION and concrete finishing, experience necessary. Swimsmith Co., 1-800-472-8905_____________ PART TIME NANNY wanted two weekends per month and some evenings. Call 623-3708 REPORTER - J-AD GRAPHICS IN HASTINGS is looking for a full-time reporter to cover police and court proceedings and do some feature writing for five weekly publica­ tions. Photography skills help­ ful, solid writing skills a must. Some experience in covering public safety issues helpful Send resume, writing clips and. if applicable, some samples of photos taken to David T. Young, editor. J-Ad Graphics. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058 WILDLIFE/ CONSERVATION JOBS. Now hiring Game Wardens, Security, Maintenance, Park Rangers, etc. No exp. necessary. For application and info. 1-800-299-2470 x MI187C. 8:00am-9:00pm. 7 days. Husiness Services HOMEOWNERS’ CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Turacd down? problem credit? We can hclp!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Rug-lar or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In memory of Richard L. Ogden, who went home to be with our Lord April 7th, 1993. A million times we needed you, a million times we cried, if love alone could have saved you, you would never have died. In life wc love you dearly, in death we love you still, in our hearts you hold a place no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to loose you, but you didn't go alone, a large part of us went with you, the day God look you home. You arc always in our hearts and minds. Wc love and miss you. Jeannette Rick and Ron and grandchildren National ids BEVERAGE DELIVERY DRIVER - To S500/wk Major Company! Great Benefits! Training provided. Local route. Start Now! 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee._________________ ••FIREFIGHTER JOBS** Entrv level, M/F positions, $1138-$ 14.29 *hr. Paid train­ ing and benefits. Applicants call 1-219-736-4741, ext. A4317, 9am-9pcn, 7 days MAILROOM PRELOADER - To SlO/hr. Major parcel service! Training provided! (2) shifts! Start Now! 616-949-2424 Joblinc Fee. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/ CLERICAL To $12/hr plus great benefits! General office duties, entry level! Start Now* 616-949-2424 Joblinc Fee. COURT NEWS: • Two Nashville men were sentenced Thursday for stealing cars from several Hast­ ings dealerships. Russell Hobbs. 28. and Joshua Bray, also known as Joshua Hobbs. 20. were charged with taking cars from Blankenstcin Oldsmo­ bile. Art Meade Auto Sales and J and S Auto Sales between December 1995 and January 1996. They took the cars by test driving them, but not reluming tlicm. The cars even­ tually were recovered. Hobbs was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in the Barry County Jail for each charge, with credit for 83 days already served. He must also serve 36 months of probation and live in a halfway house upon his release from jail. Hobbs will be eligible for earned release and must undergo substance abuse counseling. He had pleaded guilty to larceny by con­ version and attempted larceny by conversion. In exchange for his guilty pleas, a charge of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and an addi­ tional charge of larceny by conversion were dropped. His brother, Bray, was ordered to spend up to 60 months in prison. He was sentenced on three counts, and received the following sentences: 12 to 24 months in prison for each of two counts of larceny by conversion over $100, and 24 to 60 months for a charge of unlawful use of a .-notor vehicle. He also received 83 days credit for time already served. Bray had pleaded guilty to the charges. Ad­ ditional charges of larceny by conversion and unlawful use of a vehicle were dropped as part of the plea agreement. The sentences will run concurrently. • A Prairieville Township woman who al­ legedly shot her husband has been ordered lo undergo psychiatric treatment. Shirley Henderson, 41. from the Fine Lake area, was ordered Monday to undergo a forensic examination. The exam would de­ termine if she is competent to stand trial for shooting her husband. John Lenz, March 4. Henderson is charged with attempted murder/homicidc and felony firearms. Her hus­ band survived the shooting. • A 20-year-old Battle Creek man was sen­ tenced lo prison Thursday for breaking into a Johnstown Township home. Joel Adams was ordered to serve 72 lo 270 months, or six to 22 and a half years, in prison. He had pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree home invasion in February for breaking into the home on Bristol Road. "It doesn't make me feel good to do this, but I wouldn't be doing my job if I were lo do less than thdt," said Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said Adams played a leadership role in the breaking and entenng. for which two others also have been sen­ tenced. • A Delton man was sentenced Thursday for violating probation on a three-year-old drug charge Guy Robert Edgerton. 35. was ordered to serve 12 months in jail and pay $500 in court costs. He was given 131 days credit for lime served, and the remainder of his sen­ tence will be suspended if he completes drug treatment. He was charged in 1993 for attempted dclivcry/manufacture of marijuana. •A former Vermontville man was rcsentenced after the Court of Appeals decided his original sentence was too harsh. J. David Primm. 37, was rescntenccd on a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property over $100, a fourth habitual of­ fense. Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster handed down a sentence of 50 to 75 years in 1991, which the Court of Appeals deemed too harsh. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher gave Primm a new sentence of 120 to 240 months, or 10 to 20 years. said. • A Galesburg man was sentenced on a probation violation. Andrew Rouvch. 18. was sentenced to 304 days in prison for being convicted of giving false information to a police officer. He was given credit for 304 days already served. • A Middleville teen was ordered to spend four months in jail for breaking into the Swamp Fox. Lance Robertson. 17. who was part of an alleged gang in Middleville, was ordered lo serve three years probation and four months in jail for the charge of larceny in a building. The last 30 days of his sentence has been suspended until the end of his probation, and the remainder will be served around his school schedule. He must also pay $3,008 in restitution and $250 in court costs. • An 18-ycar-old Middleville man was sen­ tenced on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. Corey Lake was given 12 months of pro­ bation and ordered to serve 100 hours of community service. He had pleaded guilty to a charge of transporting a loaded hunting gun in his truck in February. The 12-gauge was in a case. As part of his probation. Lake can not hunt during 1996. • A 48-year-old Bellevue man was sen­ tenced to four months in jail for threatening a woman with a knife. Johnnie Junior Jones was ordered to serve two years of probation along with his jail time, for which he received 39 days credit. He was also ordered to pay $750 in court fines and costs, and he is not to have any unconsented contact with the victim. Jones pleaded guilty to two counts of as­ sault with a dangerous weapon and one charge of domestic violence. An additional domestic violence charge was dropped as part of his plea agreement with prosecutors. • A 29-year-old Lake Odessa man was or­ dered to perform community service for buy­ ing alcohol for minors. William Brewer was sentenced to 150 hours of community service and $950 in fines and costs for three charges against him. He had pleaded guilty to possession of mari­ juana and no contest to two charges of fur­ nishing alcohol to a minor. A charge of car­ rying a concealed weapon was dropped as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. Brewer also was ordered lo serve six months of probation. He will have to serve 30 days in jail if he does not comply with the other terms of his sentence. Judge Fisher Next time you joke about high blood pressure... Laugh these off! Uncontrolled Wood press je may lead to all of the above. SO rwaon Americans hare hi0i Wood pressure and half don't even know it Get your Wood pressure checked tegiMriy and call for more information. NF National Kidney Foundation' BREAST CANCER BEGINS EVEN SMALLER THAN THIS. THAT’S WHY YOU Police Beat: One hurt, one arrested in crash A 48-year-old Delton man was arrested for drunk driving and a boy in his car was hospitalized after a single-car accident Saturday Mans Zeimams was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of liquor, driving with a revoked license and improper plates after he drove his car onto private property and struck a tree. The Michigan Slate Police in Hastings said Zeimams' vehicle drove onto property at 5469 Head Lake Road when he lost control of his vehicle after ignoring a slop sign. .... . A 15-year-old passenger in his car was taken to Borgess Hospital with injuries from the accident. The Kalamazoo boy was not wearing a set belt. State Police said. He was treated at the hospital and released the same day. Home destroyed in fire The home of an Orangeville couple was destroyed in an early morning fire Saturday. The mobile home with an addition at 12487 Saddler Road was declared a total loss after a 3 a m. fire March 30. The Orangeville Fire Department responded to the fire, and received mutual aid from the Pine Lake and Marlin Fire Departments. The husband and wife sleeping in the home were awakened by a smoke detector and were able to escape unharmed, said Orangeville Fire Chief Dan Boulter. Firefighters stayed on the scene for about four and a half hours. Boulter said. The home was covered by insurance. Alarms, neighbor foil burglars Burglar alarms and a good neighbor thwarted a possible burglary attempt in Hastings Saturday night. The Michigan Slate Police in Hastings investigated burglar alarms in a home on Charlton Park Road the evening of March 30. Slate Police Trooper Greg Fouly said a neighbor heard lhe alarms, possibly sei off when the suspects opened the garage door, and went lo investigate. The headlights of the neighbor s van revealed an older, rusted brown van. Some suspects left the premises in the van. and another left tn fool. Fouly said Stale Police dogs from the K-9 unit tracked a man believed to be one of the suspects through a nearby swamp but the dogs lost his scent. The license plate of lhe van was not visible and it could not be traced. The suspects did not gam entry lo the home "The best thing m lhe world is a snoopy neighbor." said Fouly Anyone with information about the incident is asked lo call the State Police in Hastings. Puppies get painted A Hastings woman relumed home last week lo find her puppies had been vandalized The woman, who lives in the MX) block on North Broadway in Hastings, found her two Dalmatian puppies had been spray painted red Friday The Hastings City Police, who investigated lhe incident, have no suspects Two injured in bike accident Two people were hurt when they were thrown from a motorcycle last month. Cameron Moore. 17. of Middleville and his passenger. Shalisa Hicks. 20. of Hastings were thrown from the motorcycle after Moore lost control of the bike. He had been traveling south on High Street near Dibble in Hastings when lhe accident occurred, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department Moore did not report lhe accident to police, and was later cited for failure to report a personal injury accident. He was also cited for driving while license suspended and no proof of insurance. NEED A YEARLY MAMMOGRAM, ESPECIALLY AS YOU GET OLDER. MAMMOGRAMS CAN DETECT LUMPS TOO SMALL FOR YOU TO FEEL AND EARLY DETECTION MAY SAVE YOUR L FE, SO CALL 1-800ACS 2345. GET A MAMM0GIAM EAID DCTECT10S IS TH E BEST PtOTECDOY � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-04-11.pdf 676220d52afe5068d9a4e87c177103d2 PDF Text Text ... f.rr.5Y . .. ■ .-Hl . -• CT • 13 Middle class woes tied to unions City residents get dust control ——— v* Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. APRIL 11. 1996 VOLUME 142, NO 8 Domestic violence program planned Truman-Johnson dinner April 20 L, ■ State Rep. Ed LaForge will be guest speaker at the Barry County Democratic Patty's annual Truman-Johnson dinner Saturday. April 20. at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall in Hastings. LaForge. a Democratic stale legislator in the 60th District from the Kalamazoo area, is perhaps best known here as a candidate for Slate Senate in 1990 agamst Jack Welborn in the 13th District. LaForge was a Kalamazoo City Com­ missioner from 1981 to 1991 and was electro io the State Legislature in November 1994. He serves on the Con­ servation. Environment and Great Lakes. Human Resources and Labor and Urban Policy committees in the Michigan House He is a self-employed plumber and formerly was a nurse, graduating from the Bronson Hospital School of Nursing ia 1977. A resident of Kau'mazoo since 1948. be and his wife have eight grown For more information or for tickets to the dinner, call 945-2791 or 945-3345. Groundbreaking for KCC is set The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Kellogg Community College Barry County Center has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday. April 19. at 2950Gun Lake Road, just west of Hastings. A reception will be held at 2:30 p.m. that day in the Community Room of the Barry County Courts and Law building. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. The public is invited. Tree seeding giveaway slated The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have its annual tree seedling giveaway pro­ gram Saturday morning. Apnl 20. in the Barry County Lumber parking lot. The giveaway, jointly co-sponsored by Kiwanis and Barry County Lumber, will start at 8 a.m. and run until supplies are exhausted Because of the anticipated demand, there will be a limit of 20 trees per L_ __ 4--«J nousenoMj Right to Life to meet Tuesday Barry County Right to Life will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. April 16. at Mill's Landing Restaurant in Hastings. State Rep. Terry Geiger is expected to be in attendance. For more information, call 948-4033. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 PRICE 25’ County gets jail expansion grant News Briefs The Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women will have a special program on domestic violence at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. al the home of Rowena Hale m Hastings. Wanda Ihrman. client services super­ visor of the YWCA Domestic Assault Program, will be guest speaker. Ihrman has worked with battered women since 1978. The Kalamazoo YWCA runs a iheher for abused women and their children and offers counseling, a 24-hour help line and community educa­ tion services. The public h invited to the program. For more information, call Carol Jones Dwyer, program chair, at 945-5050. See Pages 10-11 See Page 2 See Page 3 Spring sports events start Workers are shown here tearing down the old boot factory building last week. The site is the focus of an investigation by the Department of Environmental Quality. Demolition project focus of DEQ probe by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Citing an open and ongoing investigation, officials at the Michigan Department 6f En­ vironmental Quality will not comment specifically on the demolition of the old Wool Boot factory on West State Street in Hastings. The owner of the property and the com­ pany doing the disman'ling could not be reached for comment on the mailer DEQ District Supervisor in Plainwell Tom Lcep explained the process that must be used when demolishing a structure such as the factory. "If they resell the lumber for use as lum­ ber. there's no problem. If it's to be used as firewood. 75 percent of it has to be used within a year. However, no treated or painted lumber should be used as firewood." Lcep said. Other miscellaneous construction material, such as pipes, metal, shingks. glass and so on. can be recycled or must go to a licensed landfill, he added. * Sgt. Tom Rumsey. DEQ environmental conservation officer, also based in Plainwell, said the area being investigated is the dis­ posal of miscellaneous material. Both he and Lcep said any comment would be inappro­ priate because of the investigation. Owner of the property, Juergen Nitzsche. was out of town this week, and unavailable for comment. A person who answered the telephone al the company doing the demol­ ishing. All-State Dismantling in Mt. Clements, said he knew nothing of the in­ vestigation. and Mike Stramaglia. site su­ pervisor in Hastings, also was unavailable. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Overcrowding al the Barry County Jail is expected to be alleviated in about a year. The county has been awarded a state grant for SI60.000 to build an addition to accom­ modate 20 extra minimum security jail beds at its Slate Street jail facility <n Hastings. Small Government Consultants of Lans­ ing wrote the successful grant on behalf of the county. The county hired Small Gov­ ernment Consultants in January to identify, rate and write grants for the county and other local entities. County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer said the grant expansion project will be a plus for Barry County and he feels gratified that the funding came through. "It's a good opportunity to use non-county money to expand our facilities," DeBoer said. "1 think that Small Government Consul­ tants did a nice job of doing the grant, as ev­ idenced by over $12 million in requests and we were one of the ones chosen." DeBoer said. Nearly $4 million was awarded for jail projects in the state. The jail expansion will provide for better management of the jail population and will allow the county more flexibility to help keep minimum security inmates working while they still serve a jail sentence. DeBoer said. Only a limited number of beds are avail­ able now in a separate section for work re­ lease inmates, so when those slots arc full, qualifying inmates cant be part of the work program. Inmates who qualify for work release are screened so anyone perceived to be a danger to the community is not part of the work program, he said. The work release program "makes good sense." DeBoer said because the inmates can keep their jobs and help support their fami­ lies, in addition to defraying jail costs by contributing to their room and board ex­ penses. Tlic expansion also will enhance capabili­ ties to continue to keep certain people in the county jail who might normally be sent to a state prison, so as to not to overtax the state prison system, he said. DeBoer expects lhai the expansion project will not be completed for about a year. Now that the grant has been secured. Landmark Design of Grand Rapids will finalize archi tectural plans for the addition and construc­ tion bids will be sought. The expansion involves two pans, an addition on the east end of the jail facility and another group of cells in the juncture of an "L" shaped part of the building. "I think that Small Government Consultants did a nice job of doing the grant, as evidenced by over $12 million in request, and we were one of the ones chosen." -Sheriff Stephen DeBoer County Administrator Michael Brown said the total cost of the expansion will be in the neighborhood of $200,000 so the county will have to fund about $40,000 of the pro­ ject. County commissioners also will have See JAIL, continued on page 2 Three districts to have school board races The Hastings. Lakewood and Delton school districts are expected to have the liveliest school board races in the annual school election June 10. Thomapple Kellogg, meanwhile, will ask voters to approve a bond issue to build a new middle school and make renovations and additions to existing buildings. Candidates for open school board seals had until 4 p.m. Monday. April 8. to file peti­ tions. The following is a brief sketch of each of the school board races: Hastings Four people arc seeking two scats with Maple Valley There will be one name. Jerry A. Ses­ sions. on the ballot for the four-year term being vacated by President Ronald Tobias. Tamara Christensen, who last month was elected to the Vermontville Village Council, is the only candidate to file for the two-year scat vacated by the resignation of Mike Hamilton. Bonnie Lcep was appointed last month io replace Hamilton until June 30, but she will not fill the remaining two years of the term. Tobias decided against seeking another term. Lakewood In perhaps one of the most interesting school board races in the area. Lakewood will have two incumbents challenged by two newcomers. Board President Lester Forman and Secre­ tary Sonja Davis both will seek another four-year term. The challengers, Franklin D. Williams and Ramona Stambaugh, have been critical of the board s recent bond issue requests. Delton Kellogg Incumbent Joseph Noto, seeking his third term, will be joined by newcomers Sharon E. Boyle, Sandra Barker and Mary Jo Hen­ nessey on the ballot in a four-way race for two open spots. Glen Weever decided against seeking re­ election after serving two terms. ''Lakewood is expected to have the most interesting race, but there also are contests in Hastings and Delton." four-year terms. They include incumbent Pa­ tricia Endsley, who is the current board pres­ ident and is seeking her third term; Eugene L. Haas: Steven J. Vipond and Kathleen Carlson. Terry L. McKinney is the only candidate lor a two-year term to fill a vacancy created earlier this year by the resignation of Thomas Groos. McKinney was appointed to that post to serve temporarily until June 30. Incumbent Ray Rose chose not to run for another four-year term. Thomapple Kellogg Nancy Goodin and Gary VanElst. both in­ cumbents. were the only candidates to file for the two open four-year seals on the board, but the bond issue is expected to make the June 10 election interesting. Additions and renovations continue at Hastings Middle School The Hastings Middle School was constructed in 1916, with the east and west wings added in 1954. Renovations were done in 1987. and now additions and renovations are underway in 1996. This shot of the area in front of the building shows the progress to date, (photo courtesy of Parry Hardin.) �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 11, 1996 City gravel road residents win dust control services by Da* id T. Young Editor The City of Hastings will pro* ide a dust .ixttrol program this spring and summer lor News Briefs: Child Abuse Council to meet The annual meeting of the Barn County Child Abuse Council will he held al 5:30 p.m. Thursday. April 25. at the Count* Scat Restaurant in Hastings All council members are invited Host agreement hearing April 17 A public hearing on the solid waste host agreement between Barn Count) and Hastings Sanitary Service is schedul­ ed for 7 p.m Wednesday. April 17. in the Hastings High School lecture hall Copies of the host agreement and a proposed amendment to the solid waste plan are available for public inspection al all count* libraries, township halls, village halls, the county clerk’s office and the health department. Ehlers plans town meeting Saturday Third District Congressman Vcm Ehlers will have a town meeting in Hastings frum 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hastings fine station. 110 E. Mill St Ehlers is expected to make some open­ ing remarks, followed by a quest ion and answer period. Ehlers, a Republican who was first elected in 1993 to succeed the late Paul Henry, represents the townships of Irv­ ing. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings. Castleton and part of Hope and the city of Hastings in Barry County. Habitat plans benefit dinner Barry County Habitat for Humanity will have a Swiss steak'chicken dinner from 4 30 to 7 p.m. Friday. April 26. at the First Unital Methodist Church in Hastings. Proceeds will go toward Habitat's plans io build another house in Barry County this summer. Habitat for Humanity is a nondenominational Christian ministry that provides decent, affordable housing for needy families at cost. The recipients arc required to share in contributions of "sweat equity." Included on the menu April 26 will be the two different meats, potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad, beverages and dessen. Heartsaver CPR Class Set at Pennock Pennock Hospital will conduct an American Heart Association "Heart­ saver CPR” class Monday evening. Apnl 15. from 6 to 10 p.m. in Pennock Hospital's Conference Center. Preregistration is necessary . Call Pen­ nock Hospital-s Education Department at 948-3125 for additional information and registration. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) performed properly and promptly can help victims survive to receive treatment with advanced medical techniques. CPR instruction will teach participants how the heart and circulatory system work and how that knowledge may help avoid a heart attack through a sensible, prudent lifestyle CPR instruction will teach people how to recognize the warning signs of heart attack and stroke and what to do if they occur. The adult Heartsaver class is designed to leach the lay person single rescuer CPR and management of chok­ ing victims (Heimlich maneuver) Middleville may survey residents The Middleville Planning Commission is considering sending out a local survey to determine how residents feel about the community and what they would like to sec change or remain the same The commission last week looked at a survey that was prepared and sent out by Thomapple Township six years ago. Respons-s from that survey were tabulated for Thomapple and Mid­ dleville residents, so some of its ques­ tions could still be relevant. Village Planner Jason Cherry said one of the most important questions that should be asked is if residents are willing to have sewer extended to the township without village annexation The village's current policy is to extend such a sen ice only to areas outside the village limits that have been annexed Other questions would deal with such issues as taxation and growth. If it is decided to have a survey, it could he done in September Village Council would have the final say the 3.7 miles of gravel roads uithin the city limits. The move comes alter a group of East Mill Street residents asked the City Council Book appraisal program planned The Hastings Public Library is in­ siting people to bring their old. rare or scarce books to a Book Appraisal pro­ gram at 7 p.m Thursday. April 18. Larry Hamp, a book collector and former used book dealer, will evaluate any books brmight If the book needs more research, he will contact the owner by mail with information Hamp, who once owned a used book store in Houghton, recently moved back to Hastings There is no charge and the program is open to the public Local man’s album to debut tonight The next Musicians Showcase tonight at 6:30 will be Jim Gibson's album release party at Arby 's in Hastings. Gibson, a singer, songwriter, teacher realeasand coach at Delton schools, ing "Collection of Dreams” and the concert tonight will feature its 10 songs. Special guests will be people Gibson wants to pay tribute to for their in­ fluences and help. Joining the concert will be album co-producer Pete Kehoe from Detroit, the Thomapple River Boys. Sieve Youngs. Cindy and Jenny Bender. Dale Berry and Gibson's 11-year-old daughter. Bn. Sealing will he on a first-come, firstserved basis March 26 io provide the service this year The gixxl news for the residents is that the city will do it al no cost to them Council Monday night vexed 7-2 Io spend up to $2,000 io do lhe dust control somelime between now and June and then perhaps include another application later in the summer in the 1996-97 budget The current program s costs will be absorbed by lhe con­ tingency fund. Council members Deb Dorcy and Barry Wood vexed against lhe proposal. City officials two weeks before thought that it could cost between 48 and 75 cents a mile for a dust control project, but after checking with Michigan Chloride, they learned that the pnee actually would be 7.2 cents per foot, which Director of Public Ser­ vices Jeff Mansfield called "amazingly inex­ pensive." Al first, council intended not to do it un­ til the start of the next fiscal year, in July, because it wasn’t budgeted for 1995-96. Mansfield noted lhe city should do the ap­ plication in May or June for efficient dust control, but acknowledged it would be cheaper to do it in July. Councilman David J as perse said he didn't want to wait until July because the residents by then may already have suffered loo much. He was lhe one who first suggested doing one application now and another in late summer under lhe new budget. "i think we should give it a chance, based on the costs we’ve come up with." he said. Council also originally intended to have the resident* together reimburse cither lhe city or Hastings Township, whichever did the work. But one of lhe residents. Doug Travis, said East Mill Street residents do nm have utili­ ties and don't receive services that other city residents do. City Manager Howard Penrod responded by saying that dust control really is an amenity problem rather than a maintenance problem He added that he would prefer to have the graveled areas paved. However, it was mxed that it doesn't make sense Io have the gravel road paved if resi­ dents do n<x have sewer or waler hookups. Travis said some of the grading problems on East Mill would be solved if the speed limit there was reduced and enforced. Penrod told him a traffic study could be done. In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Scheduled public sessions on the 1996­ 97 budget for 6:30 p.m. Apnl 22 and May 13. an hour before regularly scheduled meet­ ings. A special meeting, if needed, will be set for 7 p.m. May 20. A public heanng on the proposed $2.05 million budget will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday. June 10. which also is a regularly scheduled council meeting. • Adopted a new ordinance that enables the city to assess a penalty of 3 percent for delinquent taxes, plus and additional I per­ cent per month interest. The move is in­ tended lo make it less attractive for property owners to pay their taxes late. Dorcy cast the on I y "no" vote. • Nixed that a burning moratorium will be in effect from May I to May 15 in the city, in accordance with a request from the Michi­ gan Department of Natural Resources. Fire Chief Roger Caris said residents will he al­ lowed to have camp fires, but won't be able to bum brush, leaves, twigs, etc. L. • Approved lhe Hastings Area ChambttM Commerce's "Adopt A Comer" progra^^n which volunteers plant and maintain flowers throughout the community Signs will be placed around the city, telling who has agreed to take care of (hat particular planting. • Agreed with the Planning Commission recommendation lo deny a rezoning request, from single-family residential to apartments, on Hanover Street. The official reasons are incompatibility with other uses in lhe areg and non-compliance with the master plan. . Dorcy, who cast the lone dissenting vote, asked why another property in that area was allowed to rezone and was told that the other property appealed and won lo lhe Zoning Board of Appeals. • Authorized Mayor Frank Campbell and Clerk Ev Manshum to sign an agreement to sell CNC Manufacturing railroad property next to its property on State Street. • Tabled a proposal for anti-drug and anti­ alcohol policies for commercially licensed drivers, excluding fire and police personnel. • Held a closed session to consider the pur­ chase of property. New doctor joins Nashville practice Dr. Deborah Joseph, an osteopath, is taking over the Nashville Family Medicine practice of Dr. James Hogan. Dr. Hogan is retiring. The new physician is a board eligible family practitioner who received her osteopathic medicine degree from Michigan Slate University Medical School in East Lansing. She completed a ihrec-year family practice residency at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Dr. Joseph has practiced for the past few years in Grandville. Nashville Family Medicine, which is affiliated with Pennock Hospital in Hastings, is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed Thursdays. Veterans to plan celebration of 4th The Fourth of July Veterans Associa­ tion will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday . April 18. at Charlton Park Museum to plan the annual celebration. The chicken barbecue picnic is held at Chariton Park to honor all veterans of Barry County. Ail veterans and veterans' organiza­ tions interested in helping plan and serve in the event arc encouraged to attend next week's meeting For more information, call Veterans Affairs Tuesday . Thursday or Friday mornings at 948-4881. Charlton Park at 945-3775 or Frank Weinbrecht at 945-5471. Gun safety class session scheduled Hunter safety and handgun training courses will be offered April IU and 20 and April 26 and 27 at the Barry County Conservation Club. The two Friday evening sessions will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and the Saturday classes will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first weekend will be for hunter safety and the second will be for han­ dgun training. included in the hunter safety instruc­ tion will be safe gun handling, first aid. survival, hunter ethics and sportsmanship For more information, call the club at 945-9058 Saturday afternoons only or Ed Daniclewicz at 945-4050 from 6 to 10 p.m. Historical Society will meet April 18 Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday . April 18. at the Barry Township Hall. 155 East Or­ chard St.. Delton The program. "Abraham Lincoln: The Springfield Years” will be presented by Michael Hook, president of the Barry County Historical Society . He has been a student of Lincoln history for several years and several Lincoln ar­ tifacts and photographs, which he will share There will be no board meeting. Hosts for the evening are Claire and Nellie Richards and Wendell and Dorothy Shafer Meetings, events and programs of lhe Barry County Historical Society are open to the public County gets jail expansion grant, continued to deal with related staffing costs and equip­ ment. he said. "We're excited (about the grant). Il should be good for the county and will help the crowding conditions." County Board Chair­ man James Bailey said. The grant is "perfect timing." Bailey added. "I believe last month we had two weekends where they had to suspend all weekend sentences because the jails were too full. "We're pleased as far as Small Government Consultants goes. They arc baiting one for one. and I understand they've already submitted four additional grants." several for park development. Bailey said. Besides the $24,000 the county paid lo re­ tain the services of Small Government Con­ sultants for a year. Bailey said the firm will receive a 5 percent fee for each grant it ob­ tains. That would amount to $8,000 for the jail grant, he said. Barry County's grant application was one of 17 recommended for approval from a field of 30 proposals for the Minimum Security Read...The Facilities Grant offered through the Michi­ gan Department of Corrections. The State of Michigan Minimum Security Work Group/Task Force awarded grant funds totaling $3,999,211. which will provide for 602 additional jail beds lo help ease the slate’s county jail bed shortage. Fourteen counties received gram awards, with several, such as Wayne County, receiv­ ing funding for more than one proposal. Woodland president recovers from surgery Woodland Village President Lesicr Forman is recuperating from surgery performed Tuesday at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Forman also serves as presioent of the Lakewood School Board and is active in numerous county and area committees and organizations ‘Great Decisions’ sessions continue The Hastings branch of the American As­ sociation of University Women uxitinues to have its "Great Decisions” foreign policy discussion group. t4 "Great Decisions." put together by the Foreign Policy Association, is a series of eight programs. Channel 35/52 TV offers a symposium of each at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays in April. The second in the series of sessions is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. April 16, at the home of Lucille Hecker. The topic will be "The Intelligence Community: Time for Reform0" The public is welcome to attend. Call 945-5870 for more information. Hastings BANNERm EVERY WEEK! Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands, located around the county. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 11, 1996 — Page 3 Middle class economic woes tied to union movement decline by David T. Young Editor Unions have made a strong middle class in America, hut when that class weakens as it has lately, so does the nation, says an union Official. ' Joe Crump, secretary-treasurer of the United Food and Commercials Workers Lo­ cal 951 of Grand Rapids, told a First Fnday •Audience last week that unions in the past helped blue collar working men and women obtain decent wages and working conditions to create a solid middle class that has been the backbone of America.' ‘ Crump said the union movement in Amer­ ica has declined, with only 19 percent of the u-ork force the United States represented in 1985 and estimates today arc around 15 per­ cent. This hurts not only middle class Amer­ icans. but wealthy folks as well, he said, be- ‘rttuse the rich have to sell their products lo the masses, who must be able to afford them. *’ The guest speaker read a comment made ’by George Barnett that unions are limited in Influence and their relative decline is due to the changing nature of jobs and lhe lechno■fogical revolution. Crump later revealed that the comments actually were made in 1932. • "I believe that labor has created a large part of lhe middle class in America." he said. '**And what's good for workers is good for -America." He said labor unions have fought for many rights taken for granted today, things like child labor laws, rural electrification, health and safety on the job. workers compensa­ tion. unemployment insurance, minimum wage and health insurance. "Ordinary Americans took those actions. sometimes at great personal risk, lo make middle class life possible." he said. "Il was not created by the constitution, but by the people ' "Unions have created a more just and fair , society," he added. "JFK once said a rising ■ jtide elevates all ships, and that has been the : legacy and lhe emphasis of unions... Withvout unions, that pan of the American miraAcle would not exist." V Crump said the upper class has an eco' nomic interest in the middle class continuing *to do well. For example, if workers have ■ health insurance, that helps doctors, nurses eind dentists, not to mention insurance com- panics, make money. "And if we make money, we tend to pass it around." he noted, to buy groceries, to spend on recreation and vacation, on airlines and many other businesses in America One of lhe most popular places people teno to spend a lot of money is Disney World, where CEO Michael Eisner now is paid $203 million a year, more than double the entire City of Grand Rapids budget for last year. "There's nothing obscene in this (Eisner's salary)." Crump commented, "but what would Mr. Eisner's life be like without a huge middle class with disposable income to buy his merchandise?" Countries that do not have a huge and prosperous middle class, like Nicaragua and Haiti in days gone by. had only the super poor and the super rich and powerful who live behind walls in seclusion. And these super rich don't really want to buy anything in their own countries because there's little to buy. "Labor's contribution of creating a large middle class is good for all." Crump said. "In America, there aren't too many rich peo­ ple who want to live someplace else." The West Michigan labor leader said that indeed today unions don't have lhe clout they used to have and they are vilified and ignored as irrelevant. He said these days we are led to believe that in an age of enlightenment unions aren't needed any more. "Unions are folks getting together with like interests to make a difference and get their fair share." Crump said. "Folks who control the purse strings don't like that de­ velopment." The speaker then went on to list what he calls several myths about labor unions: • That they are "strike happy." He said 98 percent of all labor contracts are settled without any strikes, but it's not news when that happens. Only when there is trouble is it news. • That unions are greedy. Crump said. "Wage increases are a response lo rising prices, they're an attempt to catch up." He said wage increases account for only a small fraction of the reason for price hikes for the consumer. • That unions are corrupt. He contended that ties to organized crime are rare, but when they happen they make the news. No, Joe Crump is not singing here, he's making a point during the First Friday forum on labor unions past, present and future. "Unions have the lowest bonding rates be­ cause they can be trusted with money." Crump said. He added that people say they want gov­ ernment off their backs, but want them on lhe backs of unions. • That unions are violent. He said violence happens every day on TV and in the movies, but violent crimes in unions "are so rare there isn't a statistical category to report it." Looking ahead to lhe future. Crump, said. "You can parallel unions* shrinking influ­ ence with the decline of the middle class in Hastings Middle School kids will be “homeless, hungry: for 24 hours Members of the Barry Community Silent Observer Committee attend the kick off the program at the County Seat Monday. They are . from left, Chamber of Commerce Director Dixie Manshum. Bob Casey, Middleville Police Officer Joseph Booher, Mike Doubek. Marilyn VandenBerg, Sheriff Steve DeBoer, and the Chamber's Community and Governmental Affairs Committee co-chair Tom Mohler. Silent Observer starts with toll free number by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The newly-resurrected Barry Community Silent Observer made its official start Mon­ day with the announcement of its new toll free phone tip line. The new toll free number to lake informa­ tion is I 8OO-3IO-9O3I. Operators started manning the phone line Monday to lake tips on unsolved crimes, such as arsons, burglar­ ies. assaults, auto thefts, sexual assaults, drug offenses, homicide and other charges. The Silent Observer program began with a media kick-off during the monthly Legisla­ tive Coffee Monday morning. Members of •the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce •Community and Governmental Affairs Com­ mittee have been developing lhe program for 'ceveral months, after State Sen. Joanne ‘Emmons referred to the need for such a pro~gram The mission of the Silent Observer is lo allow residents to anonymously help capture 'Criminals, with a reward system as incentive. - The reward range for tips is from $50 to ■51,000. The amount rewarded will be decided 'by the committee after determining how well the tip aided investigators. !•- The program w;'l allow tipsters to remain Please Support Your United Way. A Reaching Those Who Need Help Touching Us All?'* anonymous by offering a randomly generated number for identification purposes. The caller can then use the number to claim any rewards. A Silent Observer program has operated periodically in Hastings since 1970. The last time it saw activity was in the late 1980s. The new program will include the entire county. The program was restructured over recent months with by-laws, a county-wide committee, procedures for processing tip in­ formation and rewards, and financial account­ ability. Silent Observer Committee members are from law enforcement and businesses across the county. The officers are Chairperson Mike Doubek of Hastings. Vice Chair Sher­ iff Steve DeBoer and Sccretary/Treasurer Dave McIntyre from WBCH of Hastings. Members are citizen-at-large Robert Casey of Hastings, Fred Jacobs from J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. Marilyn VandenBerg representing the Village of Middleville. Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Michigan Slate Police Lt. Ron Neil. Central Dispatch direc­ tor Charlie Nystrom of Hastings and Mid­ dleville Police Officer Joseph Booher. Doubek is on the Kent County Silent Ob­ server Board of Directors, and is past chair­ man of that program. He had a hand in re­ designing the Barr, Community Silent Ob­ server for the Chamber of Commerce The Legislative Coffee venue was chosen for lhe kick-off because it was Sen. Joanne Emmons. (R-Big Rapids) who signaled the need for a renewed Silent Observer program. At an earlier Legislative Coffee and the an­ nual Chamber of Commerce dinner. Em­ mons said such a program would have helped law officials find the suspects that had as­ saulted a Middleville woman as she walked along a busy road near her home. Emmons was vacationing in Florida Mon­ day and not available to attend lhe Silent Observer kickoff. Being "homelcn and hungry* will be experienced on April 18 by aboui 100 Hastings Middle School students It will be different, and lhe xtxth grade students who take part in a planned 24 hours of being "hungry and homeless* will have a better appreciation of lhe abundance of material goods they have all of the rest of lhe time. They can bring just one blanket, no pillow, no sleeping bag. No food, and that includes snacks, gum. candy or pop. No radios, tapes or CD players or electronic games. They can bring quiet board games, and a book to read before bedtime. Latin America is being studied by lhe students. They know that many of lhe people in those countries are poor, homeless and hungry . There are also many people in our own country who are homeless and hungry. Middle school children are more likely lo be interested in a topic if the lesson includes physical participation. Most sixth graders are in a stage of their intellectual development which is referred to by psychologists as "concrete operational.' Thinking for most sixth graders has lo be based on concrete, personal experiences. Some students are just beginning to move from concrete to more abstract thinking. Being able to actually experience just one day of hunger and homelessness is a concrete experience which can lead to the abstract understanding of local, national and global hunger and homelessness. Interacting with their peer group is also very important to Middle School students and they learn best when able to do an activity with their friends Students, after getting permission from their parents, will sign a pledge lo eat nothing for 24 hours, slay overnight al their school, and take part in a planned program on hunger and homelessness. In a very real way. they will begin to understand how poorer, hungry countries view their rich, well-fed neighbor, the United Stales of America The students will have time for homework, conversation and games. The well chapcroned Education? Retirement? Peace of Mind? event will begin after breakfast on Thursday morning and end the next morning, when lhe students will get up around 7 a.m., shower, dress and put their rooms back in proper order. They will end their day of being "homeless and hungry," by completing a written reflection on their experience. Al 8 a.m. the students will eat breakfast in the school cafeteria and begin a normal school <tay. During the ovemighter, the doors of lhe school will be locked so that no one can enter from lhe outside unless they are expected, and students who want to end the experience will be able to call their parents to be picked up. Children with diabetes or hypoglycemia can participate, with provisions being made for them. America." But he said he is optimistic a new day may be at hand He noted a major change in leadership of the AFL-CIO with the ascen­ sion of John Sweeny, who he says has done more in the last five months than the orga­ ’ nization did in the previous 16 years. He is reaching out to the community, streamlining the union and embracing technology. Crump acknowledged that the middle class has been having trouble lately and that any­ one who makes less than $200,000 a year has been losing economic ground, leading to the sudden popularity of right-winger Pat Buchanan in lhe GOP primaries. "Buchanan's message of economic security for the middle class resonated with a lot of people," he said. The challenge ahead, he said, is to protect and preserve the middle class. If that fails, "we're looking tc see the American night­ mare, not the American dream." When asked if labor is a special interest. Crump replied. "Yes. we represent workers and consumers and we do it every day. It's our specialty. "The concept, goal, idea, mission and val­ ues of unions separates America from other countries. This is lhe best place to be." Crump was asked about the criticism that unions, particularly for educators, have a tendency lo protect lhe weakest links, the most unproductive or least skilled employ­ ees. He said it makes no sense for either unions or management to keep unproductive workers because that eventually leads to an unprofitable work place. But, he said, it is the mission of the union to make sure workers receive due process and are given opportunities lo correct the prob­ lems. "If someone is allowed to gel away with it (unproductive or poor quality work). I blame it on management.. If we protect the unpro­ ductive, eventually all members suffer." Robert Dwyer defended the teaching pro­ fession. saying he cant think of a working group that serves a longer apprenticeship, at least four years in college and three years iai­ der scrutiny for tenure. "Teachers are very convenient scapegoat," Crump agreed. "As a group, they are asl.ed to work for relatively low wages by today's standards. "How many of us would be willing to take most of our work home with us? "Anybody who leaches well deserves more than what we pay them." But he suggested that unions now need to be more proactive than reactive. "The age of stability is over, do we have to maximize effectiveness." he said. Crump said some of lhe most recent labor trends and issues are corporate downsizing, outsourcing of work to cheap labor in other countries, loss of manufacturing jobs and lhe relatively new phenomenon of white-collar layoffs. He contended that the U.S. won World War II because it had the ability to manufac­ ture goods rather than having lo buy them." If we continue lo decimate our ability to make and sell things, we won't protect our middle class. "A short-term gain today may be great pain tomorrow," he added. "And in the end America could suffer both economically and militarily. "Unions need to be much more politically aware and as consumers we must understand that we can save a penny today and lose our jobs tomorrow." OPEN HOUSE .3 . ja I Hanover Village B Apartment and Manufactured Housing Community Located on Hanover St. M-37 (Bedford Rd.) Hastings, Michigan Hastings' New Premier Complex — Apartments Available For Immediate Occupancy! Special Deal On Third Floor, Skylight Apartment. Plan to stop by Saturday, April 13, 1996 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to visit with Brian Smith and enjoy an introductory tour of the new facility. Refreshments will be available. You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information. call 1-800-4US BOND •X- % COME JOIN THE FUN! If you have questions or 1need a free brochure, please call Brian, (616) 948-8904 or 1-800-748-0583. V �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 1996 City boardwalk plan trespasses Be aware of 10 political fallacies To The Editor: Polhicam stand. beat on their chests and make statements that are seldom true, but they sway some voters from thinking and acting correctly. Here are some examples 1. "I'm going to introduce legislation that will give job security to every worker.” There is no such thing as job security. Ob­ solete plant, close, jobs disappear and pro­ ducts become outmoded. The only job securi­ ty is a workers ability to learn new skills, ad­ just to new work demands and to keep on keeping on. 2. “I’m going to see that corporations pay their fair share of taxes ' When corporations are taxed, they pass the lax on to their customers and the consumer ends up paying the taxes. 3. “I’m going to stop illegal immigration.” At present, legislators have neither the will or the desire to slop illegal immigration. As long as we have generous welfare laws for illegal aliens and companies continue to hire them the problem will continue. 4. “I’m going to pul a stop to jobs going overseas." We are the entrepreneurs, the in­ novators and the initiators. Certain low pay­ ing jobs can be sent overseas As a result. cheaper goods flow back to us for consump­ tion. Any time we can buy goods cheaper that is equal to a pay raise. 5. "I’m going to stop lhe flow of foreign goods from entering the United States by rais­ ing tariffs to raise wages for American workers " If the flow of goods and services were stopped: Do you have any idea what that would do to prices? Where would we get workers to manufacture those goods and per­ form the services? Wages and prices would go out of sight and inflation would run rampant. 6. “I’m going to put a stop to teen-age pregnancies ‘ ‘ As long as we hire young girls to have babies the practice will continue 7. “I’m going to sec to it that American workers receive higher wages." Higher wages without an accompanying increase in production is inflationary A case in point: Wages and inflation have held at reasonable levels since the eighties, because there have been few national companies struck and employees granted huge wage increases. 8. "I’m going to do something about lhe drug problem." Drugs are here to stay. A market has developed and consumers will always buy drugs of their choice. The only answer is legalization. Lei’s use prayer to honor God To The Editor: Just as Thanksgiving is a time to thank God for our material blessings and Independence Day a time to thank God for our freedom, the National Day of Prayer is a time to “Honor God." Prayer honors God. As Christians we have the hopes and pro mises of ultimate victory, but it is not enough to merely hope for better things. Let’s not be silent, but be committed to be involved. The prayer of God's people is the greatest untapped resource available to us. It formed the foundation of our country as our forefathers pondered the way of in­ dependence. It’s equally important today as we chart lhe course for future generations. Will “In God We Trust" be relegated to a forgotten slogan simply stamped on our money? Or will the same powerful words be stamped on our hearts, held in our thoughts, used as a guide in our daily actions and passed on to our children? Oc Thursday. May 2. join with Americans across the country in a spirit of national unity by participating in the 45th National Day of Prayer. The Local Prayer Task Force Committee Communication from...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH The failed income tax As we pay our income taxes and look at what has been deducted from our paychecks, a » time to put America’s tax system in pcfltptcti ve. We atottld rnMmbe r that u look a constitutional amendment in 1913 to start the income tax in the first place. The framers of the Constitution felt that any direct tax should be collected from each state based on that stale's population. They placed a provi­ sion requiring this in Article 1. Section 9. This would ensure that residents of one stale would not be taxed for federal operations more heavily than residents of any other state. Since income is not distributed across states in exact proportion to population, an income tax was not allowed. In fact, the Supreme Court invalidated the income tax that was levied dur­ ing the Civil War. During the debate on whether to allow an income lax. lhe New York Times wrote in 1909: "When men get in lhe habit of helping themselves to the property of others, they can­ not easily be cured." This has turned out to be true. The original income tax had a rate of 1 percent to 7 percent with the highest rate ap­ plying to those who had the equivalent of $7.7 million in too?v's dollars. The top rate had doubled by 1916 and rose to 67 percent the next year During the Second World War it reached 94 percent, and was at 90 percent during lhe 1950s. President Kennedy cut the top rate to 70 percent, leading to the economic expansion of the 1960s. President Reagan’s efforts reduced the top rate to 28 percent, again triggering economic expansion. However, the lower rates did not last king, and the top rale was increased in 1993 to 39 percent. Of course, workers pay up to an additmnal 15 percent for their Social Security and Medicare taxes. The climb in the top rate was accompanied by increasing the tax burden of the lower in come classes as well. From the initial inftime tax of 1913 until ,WotiAH9r U. the avejgg tax rale on a family with 1991 incomt of $50,000 never rose above 4 percent. Since World War II. it had never fallen below 14 percent Aside from the historical trend in rising taxes, the system has become ever more com­ plex. James Madison in Federalist 62, wrote: “It will be of little avail to the people that the laws are made by men of their own choice, if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood.” In an annual survey. Money Magazine sends out a hypothetical tax return to 50 professional tax preparers, and it often gets back 50 different answers. As a conse­ quence of our very complex tax system, no in­ dividual is safe from the threat of over­ reaching government. We can never be sure that we are not in violation of some small piece of the code and thus at the mercy of government bureaucrats. This complexity also leads to enormous compliance costs. The Tax Foundation has found that small businesses spend almost $400 tn compliance costs for every $100 that they pay in taxes. This is outrageous. The time has long passed for us to restore our economic and personal liberty and overhaul this failed tax system. Whether we do it through a national sales tax. a valueadded tax. or a flat tax. the primary goal is that we get rid of the monstrosity that we now have and establish a tax code that encourages savings and investment. 9.“I'm going to raise the minimum wage." The present minimum wage is only a standard entrance level wage. Those who desire wages must obtain higher skills so they are worth more to the employer The present minimum wage is bad because it prevents millions of young people from gening neighborhtxxl jobs to start them developing a good work ethics. 10. “I'm going to cut off welfare as we know it.” It has taken 40 years for welfare lo reach it’s present condition. We might as well plan on taking at least as long to get a handle on it. Hard decisions must be made. The hour is late, but conservatives can do it. We have an obligation to help those who cannot work and we have an obligation to encourage those who can work to develop a work ethic, learn skills and upgrade those skills so they and their offspring can enter the work force Roland Esterhne Battle Creek Let people decide on animal shelter To The Editor: I was unable to attend lhe open meeting on the animal shelter issue, but apparently one of the options would be to ask for a small millage to build another facility that would meet the local needs and state requirements I would encourage lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners to put this issue on the ballot and let the people of this county decide for or against the idea. Fluted Nye Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcome* letter* to the editor from reader*, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • M letter* must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld' at the editor's discretion for 'compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the eaitor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. 7b The Editor: The Grand Rapids Pres* March 28 earned an article about the proposed $500,000 board­ walk going from Tyden Park lo the Trestle in Hastings. What a surprise! We live on the north side of the river where the proposed boardwalk is supposed to be. Why aren’t lhe taxpayers afforded the op portunity to vote on city projects before we spend $6,500 for plans? Do we just pay whether or not we want the project? Who dreamed up an idea like a boardwalk in the Ci­ ty through private property? Does the city have the right to trespass? We do not want it by us. We enjoy our privacy by* the over. If the county wanted to put one on Gun Lake, how many property owners would apq prove letting it go through their property? think none would. <«| Has the city thought about upkeep on a prat) ject like this: the additional annual expenses to the taxpayers? The river floods every year, k, would have to be lighted, liability insurance, more cleanup, it would collect all the trash coming down the river. Bob and Elaine Daugherty. Consider the impact alcohol has 7b The Editor: Barry County Substance Abuse Service* is promoting April as Alcohol Awareness Month. We hope Barry County residents will take time to become more aware of alcohol as a drug, as well as its effects and its dangers Alcohol, while considered socially accep­ table. is an additive drug, and is the leading cause of substance abuse problems in our na­ tion and our community. Alcohol, when abus­ ed. is responsible for traffic fatalities and other deaths, fetal alcohol syndrome and birth defects, legal and work problems, increased insurance rates, and poor family relation­ ships. Alcohol plays a major role in over half of all reported incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence and other violent crimes. Not everyone who drinks alcohol has a pro­ blem. but it is important to realize that poten­ tial for problems does extar when alcohol is consumed. Certain groups of people are con- sidcred high-risk for alcohol problems, i eluding women, older adults, youth children of alcoholics. We at Barry County Substance Abuse vices encourage members of the Barry Community to consider the influence alcohol in their lives, and the impact it has their friends, families, and children. Alcohol Awareness Month is the perfect time for a family discussion about alcohol and ns dangers. It is also a good time to check out available and valuable resources, such as area support groups, substance abuse services and community prevention efforts. Most importantly, we encourage people to consider their own use of alcohol, and if it is causing problems, seek education, support or help if needed. Alcohol awareness leads to a healthier, safer community for all of us. Substance Abuse Service. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new | neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or . “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or fantfy j member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION^ Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER.,.945-9554^ Know Your Legislators: U.8. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-8221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rfcii Tormela, regional representative. r"T U.S. Congress 1 Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope ' Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 3954X130. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-third* of „ Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District 3 office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) >• 451-8383. « Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Greve. Johnstown and Assyria < townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of" Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone " (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543- £ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. «, President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line forCongress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. *•' Michigan Legislature o Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, ’ phone (517) 373-3400. “ State Senator Joanna Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry » County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. “ State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry .• County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, " Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. J Is ‘outside media’ coverage HastingsBaNNER Th* lany County Prosecutor s Office has been critical of'Waooside ns ■pl fvoox coverage or recent local evens sucn as me y-year-OM ■buet a Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published oy... Hastings Banner, A Ovwon of J-Ad Graphcs Inc. 1952N Broadway Hashngs. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-95M John Jacobo P'esttlon! Joyce Ryan Treasurer - anted of mistreating animals. Has coverage been fair at ovesbype? Inc. Prwderic Jacobo Vice Prandant Siephen Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EOeot) Elame Gibed (Auntant EO&) Karen Mauch Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy Smith Sharon Miller James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CteasAed ads sccswM Monday Wough Doric! Bettes, Rday 8 a m to 5 30 pjs. Saturday 8 X a m. - Noon Scott Ommen Dense Howel Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subic ript ion Rates: $15 per year r Barry County $17 per year n adjoining counties $20 00 per year etawwhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49068-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Hastings: "Somewhat tetr. but it have aetlled it (the sulking they were given a tot of information and a tot of it should have been handled more discreetly.” they're talking about, like the 9-yetr-oid boy. They really shouldn't have broadcast that on every station." “Uli* (9-year-oid case) is abaokaefy sapid. It's been taken too ter. 1 thought there was a law about identifying a minor. animals just was criminal.'' II t!| ter, * little bit, from what “I think the outride news coverage is fair. This issue of the minof should be brought out to the public so we know what’s going on aid so they can address the issue." coverage ptrtfy �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11,1996 — Page 5 KCC bonds sell for lower than expected interest rates by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Municipal bonds to finance the proposed Kellogg Community College satellite facil­ ity in Hastings have been sold for a lower than expected net interest rate of 5.1695 per­ cent to First of America, based in Kalama­ zoo. - "That's an outstanding bid. We had ex­ pected an interest rate of about 5.5 percent wfln the issue and it came in substantially be­ low that." said the county's bonding consul­ tant. Robert Bendzinski of Detroit. "...The Dow Jones Industrial average of municipal bonds is 5.86. today so you're well below the market. This is an indication of the support that the investment commu­ nity and local banks have shown to lhe county..." Bend/inski said. The County Building Authority Tuesday awarded lhe bonds to the lowest of lhe five bidders. The highest bid was 5.4671 percent. Six bids were received, but one arrived after the deadline. County commissioners had authorized the Building Authority to sell $2.95 million in bonds for the KCC project. KCC will repay the county for the principal and interest on the bonds and all related-project expenses over a maximum 20 years. C.D. Barnes Associates of Grand Rapids has been awarded the KCC construction con­ Instruction ; Hastings' tennis coach Rich Pohja passes on information to his No. 1 doubles team, Steve and Jeff Storrs, during Tuesday's season opener versus Otsego. For information on the tennis match, please see page 10. tract with a bid of $2,254,195. That figure includes a building with a full brick front, shingled roof, vinyl siding and an interior waler softener. The difference between Barnes* bid of $2,254,195 and the bonding for $2.95 mil­ lion is to cover other expenses of the pro­ ject. such as land acquisition, architectural fees, legal expenses of the bond sale and other costs. KCC plans to have area students attending classes by September in lhe proposed 20.000-squarc-foot facility, which will be built on a 95-acre site at 2950 Gun Lake Road in Rutland Charter Township. Groundbreaking for the project is sei for 2 p.m. Friday, April 19. Also at this week's County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board: • Received a letter from Nashville citizen George Hubka asking the board to cancel the contract it has with Small Government Con­ sultants, the Lansing firm hired for $24,000 by the board in January to identify, rate and write grants for the county and other local entities. Hubka said he believes the contract award was handled improperly because under ''the rules governing Barry County's purchasing procedure, formal bids are required for all items anticipated to cost over $1,000." Hubka said he will pursue action in Cir­ cuit Court if the board does not annul the contract. County Board Chairman James Bailey said Wednesday that the county's risk manage­ ment attorneys have reviewed the county's purchasing policy and minutes from previ­ ous board meetings and said "we are OK." "If Hubka wants to pursue it, he can." Bailey said. Commissioner Emmet Herrington asked his fellow commissioners to annul the con­ tract several weeks ago and the board voted against his request. In his letter. Hubka said, "Also to be con­ sidered in your decision is that if the issue must be taken to the Circuit Court, a claim of violations of the Michigan Open Meet­ ings Act will most likely also be included, as the language in the agreement is not the same as found in the Jan. 9, 1996 "faxed copy" approved by the Finance Committee at its January meeting, and recommended to the full Board of Commissioners, as far as the language on page 2 wherein it is stated This provision to be reviewed after 90 days of the date of this agreement by SGC and Barry County' "Al no time, in either lhe Finance Com­ mittee or in the whole body of the Board of Commissioners is there any reference in the minutes to that sentence being taken out of the document, which Mr. Bailey was autho- HOMEOWNERS! STOP fiving from paycheck to paycheck! LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! Legal Notices Hones by fadbpt |*H|W744M karwfcl4*4462221 AAA Mootcagi & Financial Cour, Hastings Spring Fling Weekend Community wide reasons cl—na title UNDER TAX DEED fO THE OWNER OR OWNERS OF ANY LAND AND All interests in. or hens upon the lands HEREIN DESCRIBED. • TAKE NOTICE, that sale has boon lawfully mods bf the following described land for unpaid taxes ftereon, and that the undersigned has title thereto |nder tax deed or deeds issued therefore, and that jou are entitled to a reconveyance thereof, at any fme within 6 months after return to service of this Notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the freasurer of the county in which the lands lie. of all •urns paid upon such purchase, together with 50 bercentum additional thereto, and the foes of the Sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this dotice to be computed os upon personal service of 4 summons upon commencement of an action, os dommoncemont of suit, and the further sum of five dollars for each description without other odditonal costs or charges: If payment as aforesaid is ijot mode, the undersigned will institute pro Jeongs for possession of the land. Description of | State of Michigan. County of Barry. Assyria tewnship No. 08-001-006401-10 Town 1 North. Range 7 West, Com at SE cor Sec 6 th W to within 33 8- of School House LotthN9rdsthEtoSec21thS to^tob. Amount necessary to redeem plus the fees of advertisement $436.28. Donny L. Knight 965 Lacey Rood fowling. Mich. 49050 (4/» I) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY ■ Notice is hereby given that the Barry County banning Commission will conduct a public hearing Ipr the following Special use Permits: CASE NO. SP. 8-96 — Curt and Connie Root. : LOCATION: At 6010 Barber Rd . on the East side between Carlton Center Rd. and Brown Rd. in Secof Carlton Township. • PURPOSE: To operate a roodside stand for the dole of nursery products. MEETING DATE: Monday. April 22. 1996. TIME: 7:30 p.m. . PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Low Building at 220 West Court St.. Hostings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the qbove mentioned time and place. ■ Site Inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. ; The special use applico:!on(s) is (are) available fpr public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. ! The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such os signers for the Rearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/heoring Upon ton (10) days notice of the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Nancy I. Boersmo Barry County Clerk «/H) wj >ming‘ ly 17tl 18th , Garage Sale nn In the Hastings Area KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING • Authorized the $5,024 cost of a copy machine for Circuit Court from Adams Remco. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers wants county voters to extend the fixed millage rate for the county, townships and intermediate school district for six more years. The fixed millage, approved for six years by voters in 1991, expires at the end of this year. If the fixed millage rate is not renewed, the Tax Allocation Board will meet annually to set the rales. Commissioners voted unanimously Tues­ day to request, on the August primary elec­ tion ballot, voter approval of the fixed mil­ lage rate of 5.87 mills for the county. I mill for townships, and .13 mill for the intermediate school district. In the meantime. County Administrator Michael Brown told the board that the coun­ ty's request for a total of seven fixed mills will be submitted to the Tax Allocation Board, which will meet o.,c time, under the name of County Advisory Tax Allocation Committee, to either agree with lhe county or make its own recommendation and send it back to the county board by May I. "Assuming lhe committee's recommenda­ tion is the same as the resolution adopted by the board, the issue is placed on the ballot." taxpayers. However, the 1994 comprehen­ sive school finance and property tax reform measures of Proposal A have taken the schools out of the fixed millage picture and they are no longer part of lhe Tax Allocation Board. Brown told the board. The County Advisory Tax Limitation Committee, by law, has six members: the county treasurer, chairperson of the County Finance Committee; lhe intermediate school district superintendent, or his or her repre­ sentative; an official of one of the cities or villages in the county, lo be selected by the county probate judge; a person not employed by or officially connected with any county or local unit of government, selected by the County Board; and a township supervisor from one of the townships in the county, selected by a majority of the township supervisors. Appointments arc expected lo be finalized April 23. Brown said. "If the recommendation differs from that adopted by the board, then both proposals are submitted to the voters." The deadline to put the millage issue on the August ballot is May 14, he said. In the past, public school districts also were included for a fixed rate of 8 mills to make a total of 15 fixed mills for county Mik and Mark Ml of Sound Express Come help celebrate the: Ml W -Gl/rs of the old and feeble welcomed Americans affected Dy neuromuscular diseases the future looks brighter than ever Muscular Dystrophy Association Your garage sale aas will be placed around a map in the Reminder pub­ lished on Tuesday May 14. 1996. You must place your ad and pick up your FREE Garage Sale sign by Friday, May loth. wonted: Motor Route Carrier The Grand Rapids Press for Freeport-Middleville Areas Must have reliable transportation. Route is 7 days a week. For more information call: Karen Echtinaw at The Grand Rapids Press 1-800-878-1411 "PLANNING YOUR ESTATE" Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do to secure the future of those you love. That's why it's important for you to attend this seminar. Topics Include: • Why is estate planning important? • What happens to an estate upon death? • How Living Trusts Work • Wills April 18th TIME 10:00,4.-00or7:00 p.m. County Seat Lounge Mark D. Christensen, Investment Rep. Robert L. Byington, Attorney at Law David H. Tripp, Attorney at Law Tim L. Tromp, Attorney at Law For reservations, please call Edward Jones, R.S.V.P. 945-3553 or 1-800-288-5220 Edward Jones ___________ Memoer New *orK S'0C» Exchange, inc and Securities investor Protection Corporation NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 For your insurant e < all Farmers .For those ol S you old , (. enough to^ > remember April 13th • 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall for more than a million DATE: PLACE: SPEAKERS: driven more than 115,000 miles. County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer requested that the capital funds that were not spent on 1995 patrol cars be used to purchase the two Chevrolets. County wants to extend fixed millage rates 0G Thanks to MDA research, 1-800-572-1717 rized io sign, ii would then have to follow that Mr. Bailey and four or more other commissioners must have made a decision outside the confines of a legal open meeting, a violation of the Michigan Open Meetings Act," Hubka said. • Approved the purchase of two Chevrolet patrol cars for the County Sheriffs Depart­ ment for a total of $35,571. The new cars will replace patrol vehicles that have been Insurance Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50+ drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF CARY BEGG AGENCY Auto, Home, LHt, Commwriil 126 S MicNgwi, Hastings. Ml 49058 FbeMMGK IE FARMERS J INSURANCE L1 GROUP TA NOTICE of HEARING Rutland Charter Township Board of Appeals NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals, will conduct a hearing, on April 18, 1996, at 8:00 PM at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml. To act upon a request of Larry E. Haywood for a variance to construct an addition to an existing livestock bam. The addition would be located less than the required 83 feet from the center line of any highway, road or street. The property is located at 3200 Solomon Road, Rutland Charter Township, Barry County, Ml. To act upon a request of Wayne Baldock for a variance to construct a deck. The deck would be located less than the required 10 feet side lot from any adjacent property or boundary line. The property is located at 2151 Iroquois Trail, Rutland Charter Township, Barry County, Ml. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the above requests, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. The applications for the above requests are available for inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during regular business hours. Rutland Charter Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2481 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (818)948-2194 �Page 6 The Hastings Banner Thursday. April 11, 1996 Vermontville to mark 30th anniversary of veteran's death In (.'indy J. Smith Staff Writer Thirty years ago. on April 21. 1*166. Ellis Ernest Austin’s plane was shot down over Vietnam. just weeks before he wa* lo return home lo family and fnends in Vermontville He was never found. Austin, lhe only MIA (missing in aelion) from lhe area from that war. will be honored during a parade and eermony planned lor exactly 30 years to the day of his disappearance. Vermontville will celebrate this 30-ycar anniversary April 21 at 3 p.m. with many special guests, including Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. Dr. Donald Rossi from the Manne Corps League. Pastor Steve Klink from the Eaton Rapids Community Christian Church and veterans from across the state.. A monument with Austin’s name stands in lhe Vermontville Village Park. Dedi­ cations to his service lo Amenca will take place at that monument, as well as a gun salute, taps and a flyover. His daughter. Kathy Austin-Lockton. plans to travel from her home in California to Vermontville for this tribute to her dad. She wrote a short, but moving biography of her father, who was born and raised in Vermontville. Austin grew up dunng the depression on a Gresham Road dairy farm, the eldest of four sons of Ernest and Ada Ruby Emerson. He graduated from Vermontville High School and then immediately began his military career. He was married shortly after, while on duty in San Juan. Puerto Rico. "He enlisted in lhe U.S Naval Service on Jan. 14. 1941." she wrote Aller being honorably discharged as an aviation electronics technician first class on Jan 13. 1949 he enlisted in the Navy ." While in lhe Navy, he defended his country Hying as a radio man in World War II. He continued to advance, and Hew as a bombardicr/navigator. and tested experimental aircraft and ordinance. ’’He always flew the fastest planes that he could qualify." wrote his daughter Once the commander had reached Vietnam. Maud Quigley 'UJoAdkus at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lmxj Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnghl (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) *>45-9200 home phunc Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a m . Sundi) Evening Praser Tune 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 700 p m A wan* Program (3 years old through 6th grade) Wednesdays. 6.30-8 p m Teen Center. 7th l2lh grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North Si . Michael Anion. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Apnl 14 ■ 8:00 and 10 45 a.m Ho­ ly Communion; 9:30 Sunday School (ail ages). 6:00 Youth Group Thursday. Apnl 11 — 7:00 Adventurers. 8 00 AA. Saturday. Apnl 13 — 10 00 Calechivn 4. 800 NA Monday. Apnl 15 7 00 Komoraa 4. Board uf Educa lion Tuesday. Apnl 16 — 7 00 Congregation Council Wednesday Apnl 17 - 7 00 Altar Guild HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Stale Rd and Boltwood Si . Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Res th maid Brail. Avsocurte Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 Morn ing Worship. 6:00 p.m Evening activities Wednesday — 7 p.m — share groups in various homes. Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study at the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Bnmdwav. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am. Res Ken Vaught. 1100 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning Januan 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaming Per simal Financial Freedom. FoundaIxmal Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophels-Calling God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving RelalHNiships with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs. 4-H. Mondavs 6 30-8:00 p m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m at 154 E Brai»d*ay. Woodland Ilauhaugh residence) and Wednes day. 5 15 p m at lhe Hidden Valley Ciunmunrty Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering You are insited and welcome INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9 M a.m . Bible School; 10:30 a m.. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even mg Service; Wednesday 7 00 p.m Services for Adults. Teem and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phon. 948 2549 Sunday worship 9 00 am and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share tune 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 pm also Nursery available fix all services Bring lhe whole family QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susa" Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Bom 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sundav School 10 am; Sunday Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If interested in a free Home Bible Study. please call fix more derails FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shake). Senior Pastor James R Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a m . Classes for all ages. 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to Wi Grade. 600. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m . Teem m Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m.. Adult* Prayer meeting. 1:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south al M-79 Lawrence Hubley. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Coram, choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 am.. Sunday School. 10 45 « m Morning wor ship. 6 00 p m Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pal Fuller from 5:30-7 30 p.m. Nursery for all service* Prayer meeting. 7.30 p.m. Wednesday ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 Hist Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd ) Sunday Mass 9 30 am . Commu­ nion Services. Mon . Wed.. Fn. al 9 (M) a m ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infixmalax, call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Huslwick at 948 2101 St Andrew s is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Tune Before the Service Nursery children* ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Direclix of Christum Education. Craig Stapert. Musk Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945 9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all fioors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . Worship 11 00 a m — with child care fix infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junax Church f«x ages 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fami ly Church Night - Prepared light meal 6 00 p m . Adul' Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6 45 pm. First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages THURSDAY Children's Choir 4 00 p m . Youth Handbells 4 30 p m . Adult Hand bell Char 6:30 p.m . Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m Thursday. Apnl 18 — Rummage Sale 8:00 a m to 6:00 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a. tn.. classes for ail ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbow* or J J. Bible Oiu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries x Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19); Xduh Bible Study - No tgc limits .ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hartings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (DeHon) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends. Sunday Morning Mas* 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Partor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexlcr. Program/Youth Director Thursday. Apnl II — 9: 30 a.m. Presbyterian Women Board Meeting. 3:00 p m. Cadettc Char; 3:30 p.m Handchime rehearsal Saturday. Apnl 13 — 9.30 a.m — “A Day at Durham Cathedral.'' presented by Janet Keller Beginning with Church Chime* and Communion, followed by an English Break Iasi Sunday. Apnl 14 — 9:30 a.m. and 1100 a m Morning Worship (9:30 ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH AMFM) Nursery is provided fa both services; 10:30 a.m Heritage Sun­ day planning meeting — Pasta's study. 10:30 a.m. "Coffee Hour" — Dining Room. 11:20 a.m. Children's Church; 5:00 p.m. Mid­ dle High Youth Fellowship. 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class — Dining Room. 6:00 p m Praise, Prayer, and Fellowship — Lounge. 7:00 p m Senior High Youth Fellowship Monday. April 15 10: 00 a.m Staff meets for prayer; 7 00 p.m Parent Youth Advisory Committee. 7:30 p.m Trustees Meeting Wednesday. April 17 — b 00 pm Children's Char (Irt thru 4thgrade); 7:00p m . Chancel Char rehearsal Thursday. Apnl 18 — 3 00 p m Cadette Char; 3:30 p.m. Handchime rehearsal ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m ; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4'00-4 30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Partor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 1000 a m ; Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nag. 9:30 am Sunday School. Church Service 10:30 Youth meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p m at lhe church Bring sack lunch WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ’Prescriptions” — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hartings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hartings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a.m.. Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a m . Morning Worship with the Clintons. No Thursday Bible Study because of District Con­ ference. 5:30 p.m Youth meeting with "Youth witha Message" 945-9224. 6 30 p m Bible study fa all GRAND RAPIDS - Miss Maud Quigley, age 95, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hast­ ings, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 1996 at lhe Olds Manor in Grand Rapids. Miss Quigley was born on October 19,1900 at Freeport, the daughter of William D. & Agnes E. (Forbey) Quigley. She was raised in Freeport and Hastings areas and attended schools there. Miss Quigley was a long lime teacher in Grand Rapids Schools. She was preceded in o^ath by her parents; and brother, Herbert Bernard Quigley in 1985. She is survived by sister-in-law, Greta Quigley of Hastings; several cousins. There will be no visilion as cremation has been conducted. Memorial graveside services will be held Friday, April 12,1996 at 3:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings with Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Carl E. Lenz MIDDLEVILLE - Carl E. Lenz, age 84, passed away Thursday, April 4, 1996 at Thor­ napple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Lenz was born on October 7, 1911, at Hastings, the son of John and Elizabeth (John­ son) Lenz. He was married lo Alma E. Lester on August 29,1936 at Angola, Indiana. Lived on the fami­ ly farm until 1983. He was employed as a fanner until 1961 and operated Lenz Mobile Farm Service from 1961 10 1976. . ... . He was a memoo- of the Freeport United Brethren Church. Carl loved fishing, listening to Tiger games, gardening and woodworking. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather and great grand­ father, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. gardening and woodworking. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather and great grand­ father, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma E. Lenz; son, Robert Lenz; and grandson, John Lenz. He is survived by two daughters, Helen (Stanley) Galbreath of Lowell, Phyllis (Michael) Kelly of Hastings; three sons, Donald (Pat) Lenz of Hastings, Jerry (Kathie) Lenz of Hastings, Lany (Laura) Lenz of Free­ port; twelve grandchildren; nine great grand­ children; one sister, Clara Malcolm of Hast­ ings; one brother, George Lenz of Atlanta; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 8, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jerry L. Drummond officiating. Interment was in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home Middleville. I Dorothy L. Wilcox| COLDWATER - Dorothy L. Wilcox, age 83, of Coldwater, passed away on Monday, April 8, 1996 at the Battle Creek Health System-Community Site in Battle Creek. Dorothy was bom on March 16, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, lhe daughter of William and Mabel (Russ) Field. On August 26, 1933 in Fremont, Indiana she married Cranston Wilcox and he preceded her in death on November 22, 1994. Dorothy grew up in Hastings and graduated rrom Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters degree in Elementary Education and Music. In 1942 Dorothy and her husband Cranston moved to Coldwater. She was a teacher for the Coldwater Community School system where she taught Kindergarten at Edison Elementary School for 23 years. She was a volunteer for the Hospital Auxil­ iary. Dorothy was involved with the Fortnight­ ly Music Cub for 50 years. She was also a board member of the Branch County Historical Society and a member of Friends of lhe Library and D.A.R. Dorothy was a member of the Coldwater United Methodist Church and a life member of the Methodist Women Rachel Circle. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Field. She is survived by three sons, Richard Wilcox of Coldwater, Ronald Wilcox of DeWitL Robert Wilcox of Frankfort; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Services celebrating the life of Dorothy L. Wilcox will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, 1996 at the United Methodist Church in Coldwater with the Reverend Charles W. Richards officiating. Interment will be at 4:30 p.m. at the River­ side Cemetery in Hastings Arrangements were made by Putnam Funer­ al Home in Coldwater. he had more than 25 years in the service and was eligible for retirement. However, he fell ii wax his duty as an American and career military officer to volunteer for an assignment in Vietnam. "Commander Austin was serving on the Killy Hawk aircraft carrier when he was shot down. "The other crew on the bombing run heard him shout. I’m hit’’ she wrote, "and then they saw a large explosion where his plane should have been. No other evidence of his | CONTINUED on page 13 Arthur H. Cook HASTINGS - Arthur H. Cook. 79, of Hast­ ings, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 1996 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. AmtE. Pierce CHARLOTTE- Ann E. Pierce, age 57, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 1996 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born in Battle Creek, the daughter of Wilfred and Elizabeth (Bryant) Graham. She had been a Charlotte resident since 1966 coming from Dowling. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956 and attended Hannah Harrison School of Nursing in Washington, DC. Mrs. Pierce was a Licensed Practical Nurse having worked at Community and Leila Hospi­ tals in Battle Creek, Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall, Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital and Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Char­ lotte and Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She enjoyed arts and crafts and gardening. She was preceded in death by grandaughter, Laura Woodbeck in 1991. She is survived by her husband, Emmett G. • Skeeter" Pierce; one daughter, Susan (Bryan) Woodbeck of Charlotte; one son, Joseph Pierce of Hickory, North Carolina; two grandchiIdren, Matthew and Courtney Woodbeck; one brother, Walter (Ann) Graham of Bradenton, Florida; one sister, Marcia (Monty) West of Richland and her parents, Wilfred and Elizabeth Graham of Holmes Beach, Florida. Funeral services were held Monday, April 8, 1996 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel of Charlotte with Reverend Peter R. K. Brenner officiating. Interment was in the Dowling Cemetery, Dowling. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice. |Ethel Stephenson| HASTINGS - Ethel (Kocher-Johns) Stephenson, age 71, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on June 26, 1924 in Anderson. Indiana, the daughter of Clarence P. and Marguerite (Brown) Kocher. She was married to William Jack Stephen­ son in 1963, he preceded her in death in May 1988. She was Supervisor at Blue Bell, Incorpor­ ated (Warsaw, Indiana) retired in 1966 after 20 years. She was also employed at Delco Remy (Anderson, Indiana) during World War II. She lived approximately 30 years in Kosciu­ sko County, Indiana, moving to Michigan In 1978. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1942. Attended Indiana University. She was Member of Eastern Star, Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Professional Busi­ ness Womens Cub (Warsaw, Indiana). She was also preceded in death by one son. Craig Johns in 1966. Mrs. Stephenson is survived by one step son, Mr. William (Bill) J. Stephenson Junior and wife, Amy of Warsaw, Indiana; one adopted daughter, Gloria Noyce of Hastings; two grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, April 10, 1996 at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, Indiana with Reverend Richard Anderson officiating. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw, Indiana. | death has ever been found." After his death, his wife. Jackie (the former Jacqueline Lucille Hulbert), returned lo Nashville. "She returned, never rc-mamcd and then died in 1990." wrote his daughter, "with hope of his return still in her heart." Prior to his death he had earned several, medals, including the World War II Victory' Medal, Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Cam-* Janice Kay Shemberger| BATTLE CREEK - Janice Kay Shemberger, 49, passed away on Thursday, April 4,1996, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born on June 28, 1946 in Battle Creek, the daughter of William Edwin Pixley and Betty Trick. She graduated from Pennficld High School in 1964. She was a homemaker and loved her family, flowers, gardening, fishing and raising German Short Hair dogs with her husband. She was married to James Shemberger on January 21, 1966. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Sackrider in 1994. Mrs. Shemberger is survived by her husband, James; two sons, Jeff (Kelly) Shem­ berger, Joseph Shemberger, both of Battle Creek; two grandsons, Justin & Jacob; fathen. James Sackrider of Delton and Ed Pixley of Zephyr Hills, Florida; two brothers, Jerry (Barb) Pixley of Augusta, Scoa (Lisa) Sackrid­ er of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Monday, April 8, 1996, at Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worten officiating. Burial was in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, envelopes are avail­ able at Williams Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. FREEPORT - Josie M. Watson, age 97, of Freeport, passed away Sunday, April 7,1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bora June 9, 1898 in Bowne Town­ ship, Kent County, lhe daughter of Sanford and Victoria (White) Smith. She attended Curley Elementary and Lowell High School and was married to William J. Watson on March 7,1917. He preceded her in death in 1952. She and her husband lived and farmed in the Freeport area most of their lives. She was a member of the Freeport Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Dexter, Sanford, and Leo. She is survived by two sons, William E. (Dorothy) Watson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Andrew K. Watson of Freeport; two grand­ sons; four great grandsons; one sister, Gene­ vieve Brodbent of Grand Ledge. Graveside Funeral Services were held Wednesday, April 10, 1996 at the Lowne Center Cemetery in Allo with the Reverend Paulette Cheyne officiating. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Joseph P. Stampfler DELTON - Joseph P. Stampfler, age 84, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 1996. He was bora March 26,1912, the soc of Fred & Nellie (Tanner) Stampfler at Fife Lake. He was a dairy farmer for most of his adult life and with his wife and partner of nearly 67 years, Eleanor, owned and operated a farm between Hickory Corners and Delton for the past 54 years. Mr. Stampfler was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Patricia Ann Stampfler; grand­ son, Mark Eroll Pierce; son, Thaddens Joe Stampfler; brut ter, Ambrose; sister, Violet Armstrong; soar-in-law, Haydn Rees and Malcolm Pierce. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; daught­ ers, Mariyn Rees and Jean Pierce, both of Dowling; sons, Richard (Sandra) Stampfler of Haverhill, Massachusetts, Phillip and Rodney Stampfler of Delton, Michael (LuAnn) Stampfler of Portage; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Geral­ dine Lammers; eighteen grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a remem­ brance ceremony for the immediate family will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. J Mary Ruth (Dark) Loughrin j GRAND RAPIDS - Mary Ruth (Dark) Loughrin, beloved wife, loving mother and grandmother, and warm friend of all who knew her, passed away Monday, April 8, 1996 at Home of Hope. Mary Ruth was known for her beautiful combination of courage, generosity, and a live* ly sense of humor. She was bora December 21, 1929 in Grand Rapids. She was married to Richart N. Loughrin on June 7, 1958, during their marriage they made their homes in Grand Rapids and Hastings. She was a dedicated teacher and an expert in the teaching of reading. Over the years she taught children in the Kent County and Hast­ ings School systems. After her retirement from the classroom she worked as a student teacher supervisor for Aquinas College. Mary Ruth received her bachelor's degree in teaching from Western Michigan University and her master's of fine arts in the teaching of reading from Michigan State University. She enjoyed a wide range of i merests includ­ ing gardening, reading, interior decorating, aiyl gra phoanalysis. She was preceded in death by her parents, C Maurice & E. Ruth (Hogan) Dark; brothers. Patrick and J. William Dark; and beloved uneje Msgr. Raymond Dark. Mary Ruth is survived by her husband. Richart; son, Brian of Warren; daughters, Ellen Loughrin, Rita (Dr. Steve) Loughrit)Sacco; grandchildren, Richard, Alex aid Rachel Sacco all of Boise, Idaho; sister, Rita Healy of Grand Rapids; brother TR (Sharoo) Dark of Troy; sisters-in-law, Joyce Dark of Kalamazoo, Charlotte Dark of East Aurora, New York; many nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral home visitation, however the family will be receiving friends following the service. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 12, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel with Reverend Joseph Ferraioli, OMI officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Home of Hope. These things 1 warmly wish for you: Someone to Love, Some work to do, A bit of sun, A bit of cheer. And a guardian angel always near. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Chad Farlee will graduate from Western Michigan University April 22 with a bache­ lor of arts degree and a teaching credential in secondary education. He is now practice teaching at Michigan Career Technical Insti­ tute near Delton. Chad is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farlee and the grandson of Keith Farlee. He will work for Boy Scouts of America in Kalamazoo as camp director this summer. The Kilpatrick United Brethren Church ladies bi-monthly birthday luncheon was heid last Thursday at Bob's Restaurant in Lake Odessa. March and April birthdays of Norvell* Whited, Hulda Sutton. Olive Soule and Noreen Speas were celebrated. Besides lhe birthday girls, ladies present were Evelyn Goodrich, Lillian Vandccar, Martha Sellers, Hildred Chase. Dorothy Steward, Bonnie Norton, Lucile Brown. Margaret Stowell, Sheila Carter and Cathy Lucas. Snow birds are returning home for the spring and summer. Last Wednesday Don and Adie Eckman got home in their van from Surprise, Ariz. They brought Jerry and Mardelle Bates with them, as the Bates de­ cided to leave their vehicle in Arizona. Holy Week involved many events and ser­ vices in local churches. The annual com­ bined Lakewood Ministerial Association Good Friday service was held al Lak- Odessa Central United Methodist Church. The Rev. Heaths to celebrate 50th anniversary Deweys to celebrate golden anniversary , Please come help us celebrate the 50th an­ niversary of our parents. Roy and Doris J Dewey. An open bouse ts planned for Saturday. April 13. from 2 lo 5 pm. at Barry Township .Hall. Delton. Please no gifts — your joining us will be the .best gift ever! Don aizl June Heath will celebrate their 50th anniversary April 27. 1996. An open house will be held in their honor Saturday. Apnl 13. at the Lions Clubhouse. 22116 N. Bedford Rd . from 5 to 9 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served. The event is hosted by their children. Don Heath Jr. and Bobbie Bailey, both of Battle Creek. The couple have four granddaughters and a great grandson Don and the former June Haynes married in Hastings, but have always made their home in the Battle Creek area. Don retired Post Cereals in 1981. June retired in 1984 from the Battle Creek Police Department They both attend the Dowling Country Chapel Church. Their hobbies include travel­ ing. bowling, fishing, gardening and reading. The couple request no gifts please. George Speas was the speaker and the Revs. Emmett Kadwell. Ben Ridder, Phil Whippci, Carl Litchfield. Ward Pierce and Brian All­ bright all participated. Sunrise services were held at several churches on Easter and breakfasts at even more. The Rev. Alan Sellman spoke and administered communion at Zion Lutheran’s Sunday morning worship service for lhe first time since he had open heart surgery a few months ago. Three ministers participated in the sunrise service at Lakewood United Methodist: the Rev. Cliff Randall spoke and the Revs. Ward Pierce and Emmett Kadwell did other parts of the service. Lakewood United Methodist was one of the churches that held Maundy Thursday ser­ vices. Margaret and Deanna Musbach planned this service, at which Margaret im­ personated the Biblical Martha. The Rev. Ward Pierce administered communion and Curt Allen Sr. and Julie Slate also partici­ pated. Neils to observe 50th anniversary Herm and Jean Neil of Lakeland. Florida will celebrate their 50lh wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday. April 13. 1996 from noon to 3 p.m. The celebration will be hosted by their children at the Lake Bonisee Clubhouse in Lakeland. Florida. Good wishes from their Michigan family and friends will be their treasured gifts. Their ad­ dress is: 27 Bonisee Circle. Lakeland. Florida 33801. Beukema-Brasseur ! plan to wed June 29 ” Mr and Mrs. Don Beukema of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brasseur of Gladwin, 'are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Kelli Jean and Stephen Robert 3‘ The bride-elect graduated from Hastings , High School in 1990 and from ITT Technical Institute She is employed by a Grand Rapids CPA firm. , Her fiance from graduated from Gladwin High School in 1990 and from Grand Valley State University with a bachelors degree in ‘ criminal justice. He is a military police officer ‘’of the United States Army. A June 29. 1996 wedding is planned at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gladwin. Mater-Haag to wed April 27 Mr. and Mrs. John Mater of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Janice Mater to Brent Haag, the son of Cathy Haag of Potterville and Mike and Marcy Haag of Vermontville. Janice is a 1992 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She is employed by Carter’s Corporate Office of Charlotte Brent is a 1991 graduate of Maple Valley High School and will graduate from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in accounting. He is employed by Meijer Distribution Center An April 27. 1996 wedding is being planned Clarence Raymond Gross, Grand Rapids and Dona Jean Hardy. Delton. James Brian Humenick. Middleville and Lisa Ann Ouellette. Middleville. Gregory Floyd Seeber, Hastings and Loralei Renee Cullers. Hastings. Michael Thomas Knowles, II. Woodland and Cheri Marlene Goodwin, Woodland. ARE YOU ABUSED? Check any that apply to you. Does the person you love— □’Track" all of your time? □Constantly accuse you of being unfaithful? □Discourage your relation­ ships with family and friends? □Prevent you from work­ ing or attending school? □Constantly criticize you for little things? □Anger easily when drink­ ing or using other drugs? □Control all finances and force you to account in detail what you spend? □Humiliate you in front of others? □Destroy person.! proper­ ty or sentimental items? Clagetts to observe 50th anniversary _ Come celebrate with us the 50<h wedding anniversary of our parents Wyman and Ruth Clagett. An open house is planned Saturdas. April 13. 1996 from 2-5 p.m. at Houseman Hall. First Baptist Church. 309 East Woodlawn. Hastings No gifts please Eula Tew to mark 80th birthday Eula Tew will celebrate her 80th birthday Apnl 13 Her children will all be there to help celebrate lhe occasion. If you would like to send a card, send it to: 9213 Cedar Creek Rd . Detain. Ml The ladies of Woodland United Methodist Church held a Lenten Fellowship at the church last Wednesday mooring. Joy the Mime, from Sunfield, presented a perfor­ mance that inspired and blessed the group of 35 ladies. Men of the church served breakfast of hot cross buns, juice and coffee following the service. Welcome Comers Church members deco­ rated the Woodland church for a combined Easter sunrise sen ice and Marge Rairigh said the theme was "All Things Bright and Beau­ tiful** and included a cross of Easier lilies and a triangle of white carnations, violets and purple iris. The men of Woodland United Methodist served breakfast following the service. Their menu was egg strata, mixed fruit bowl and home-made cinnamon rolls. The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church in Lake Odessa will hold their next meeting Wednesday. April 17. with a noon luncheon in the church din­ ing room. This is one week later than usual due to Holy Week. The Ladies Aid Society of the First Congregational Church of Ver­ montville will be special Guests. A program will be presented by Lola Haller. Vivian and Marge Rairigh had their family for Easter dinner. Harry Wallin and Craig Sayers. Randy and Sue Rairigh and sons, the Rev. Mark and NoIla Payne and chilortn from Rosebush, Dallas Rairigh, Gayla Brooks and Ken Brooks from Lansing came for dinner, spent the afternoon and some stayed for supper. I was a guest of Ward and Muriel Pierce for Easter dinner and enjoyed the company of Boh and Shelley Tuuk and their four children as well as Lee and Millie Lyon from the Sunfield area. Jud) Mackenzie helped granddaughters Lexie Lynn and Brianna Mackenzie dye caster eggs Saturday and hunt for them Easter morning. Dan and Yvonne Lynn and both of their children were home for the weekend, as well as Greg from U. of M. in Ann Arbor. Joyce Wcinbrccht will hold a blood pres­ sure clinic at the Woodland Eagles building al noon next Wednesday. April 17. This is a free service of the Barry County Commis­ sion on Aging and anyone is welcome to drop by and have their blood checked by a registered nurse. There are some new books at the library this week. They are "Act of Betrayal" by Edna Buchanan, "Primary Colors" by Anonymous which is a political story about lhe governor of a small southern stale be­ coming president and has been high on the best seller lists for several weeks, "Trial by Fire" by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg. "The Web" by Jonathan Kellerman, "Mystique" by Jayne Ann Krentz and "Spring Collec­ tion" by Judith Krantz. TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result ol Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road proposed to be improved here­ under, and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to pave and perform other road improvements to that por­ tion of Sunset Point (a.k.a. Sunset Street) which is a public road certified by the Barry County Road Commission and to create a special assessment district lor the recov­ ery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted there­ in. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Distort within which the above men­ tioned improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost there­ of is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: LOTS 4 THROUGH 7 AND 16 THROUGH 28 OF THE SUPERVISORS PLAT OF SUNSET. LOT 40 OF PLEASANT BEACH PLAT. LOTS 2-3-4 OF MERLAU PLAT. ALSO COM NW COR OF LOT 2. N 71D­ 39M E 119.9 FEET; S 19D-25M W 55 FEET; S 75D-14M W 92.3 FEET TO NE COR LOT 2; NW 51.77 FEET TO POB T1N-R10W SEC 7 MERLAU PLAT COM NW COR LOT 1. TH S 800-23M E 100 FEET TO TRAVERSE LN ALG SHORE. TH S 19D-24M W ON LN 61.86 FEET. TH S 71D-39M W 119.90 FT TO SW COR LOT 1. TH N 17D36ME 118.32 TO POB SEC 7 TIN R10W, COM AT THE SE COR OF LOT 40. PLEASANT BEACH; S 790 SOM 90S W. 96.7 FEET. ALG S’LY U OF SD LOT 40 TO SW COR OF 40; S 40D 24M 30S E. 18.89 FEET TO THE N*LY LI OF DRIVE LEADING TO SUPERVISORS PLAT SUNSET PT; N 690 45M E. 210 16 FEET ALG N’LYU OF SO DR; Nt 50 51 ME. 107.58 FEET TO THE S LI OF THE SUPERVISORS PLAT OF SUNSET PT; N 800 23M W. ALG THE S LI OF SD PLAT TO PINE LK. S’LY ALG LK TO POB PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received engi­ neered plans showng the improvements and locations thereof together with an esti­ mate of the cost of such constrection in the amount of $30,657.00. has place the same on file with the Township Clerk, and has passed a Resolution tentatively declar­ ing Its intention to make such improvement and to create the aforedescribed Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petitions for the improve­ ments to be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, cost estimate, special assessment district and Petitions may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that. In accordance with Act 162 of the Public Arts of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing n the spe­ cial assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvement are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing desorbed herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be Improved in the above described pro­ posed special assessment district, the project cannot be instituted unless a valid peti­ tion has been or is filed with lhe Township Board by the record owners of land con­ stituting more than fifty percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the special assessment district as finally established by lhe Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held al lhe Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 South Norris Road within Prairieville Townshio commencing al 7:30 p.m. on April 18. 1996. □Hit. punch, slap, kick or bite you or the children? At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the lore­ going matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hear­ ing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, esti­ mate ot costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. □Use or threaten to use a weapon against you? All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. □Threaten to hurt you or the children? □Force you to have sex against your will? If you checked any of these, it’s time to get help. MmuS* Prairieville Townshp will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices. such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapas ol printed matenal being considered at the hearing. to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 8 — Tne Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 11. 1996 It’s depression LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE SALE ferlarnCMrtY ORDCT FOG ALTtRNATI BOmCE NONOGAGU JAMES N. F1SHCW, Ort*M|s FILE NO. 96-208-CH Clorene* E. Haute and Alice R. Hous* HaintlHs. Jay L. Smith and Sadie Smith. Unknown Heir*. Devisee*. Assign* ond Claimant* ol Jay I. Smith ond Sadie Smith, ond Joan trovata. Defendants. Attorney lor Plaintiff David M Koon* (P39300) 214 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-9407 ORDER FOB ALTERNATE SERVICE At a session ol sold court, held in the City ol Hastings. County ol Barry. State ol Michigan, on this 22nd day ol March. 1996 PRESENT HONORABLE JAMES H. FISHER. Circuit Judge. On the 22nd day ol March 1996. an action wo* filed by Clarence E. House and Alice R. House to Quito Title to a certain property known as 815 E. South Street. Hostings, described os follows: Lot number seven (7) of block number nine (9) ol Konlields Second Addition to the city formerly Village of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, accor­ ding to the recorded plot thereat. Upon consideration of Plaintiffs motion at­ testing to the loct that Defendants Joy L. Smith ond Sadie Smith. Unknown Heirs. Devise*. Assign* and Claimant* of Joy L. Smith and Sadie Smith, in this action cannot be personally served with a Sum­ mons ond Complaint herein because their present whereabout* are unknown, and they hove no lost known address, ond that publication ol the notice in a newspaper of general circulation* I* most like­ ly to give notice to those Defendants Joy I. Smith ond Sadi* Smith. Unknown Heirs. Devise*. Assign* and Claimants ol Jay L. Smith and Sadie Smith, ond if appearing in this Court that Plaintiff, after diligent inquiry, ho* boon unable to ascertain the Defendant* residence* either within or without the State ol Michigan, ond it further appearing that personal service of a Summon* ond Complaint in this action cannot bo mode on some Defendants lor the above stated reasons, ond that publication is the best moan* available to apprise Defendant* of the pendency of this action. IT IS ORDERED that the Defendants Jay L. Smith and Sadie Smith. Unknown Heirs. Devise*. Assign* and Claimants of Joy L. Smith and Sadie Smith, shall on or before May 10. 1996. servo their answer on David M. Koon*. Attorney for Plaintiffs, whose address is 214 N. Broadway. Hosting*. Ml 49058. or take such other action o* be permitted by low. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a Judgment by Default against the Defendants for 11-1 oomonooa *- - - - -X - J Iin — me r.iinnlntnl».4 1in — mi* mo. roite* vomptoint 4l niea Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order by published once a wook for throe consecutive weeks in the Hosting* Bonner, a newspaper In general circulation hereby designated a* most likely to give notice to the Defendants. Publication shall occur within the Court of Barry. State of Michigan (T IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order begin within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order; and that moiling a copy of this Order be dispensed with because Plaintiff* cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascertain a place where the Defendants probably receive mat­ ter transmitted by mall. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge Drafted by: David M. Koons Attorney at Law 214 N. Broadway Hosting* Ml 49058 (616)948-9407 (4/11) Default having been mode in the term* and con­ dition* ol o certain mortgage mode by Patricia J Haren, a single person, to Great Lake* Bancorp. A Federal Saving* Bank, organized under the Home Owners' Loon Act of 1933. of the United State* of America, a* amended. Mortgagee, dated August 5. 1993. ond recorded in the office of the Register ol Deed* for the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, on August 9. 1993. in Libor 579. Page 863 Borry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dote of this notice, lor principal ond interest, the sum ol Thirty Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Nine ond 61/100 Dollar* (S32.389.81) plut on escrow deficit of One Hundred Twenty and 70 100 Dollar* 5120.70) plus late charge* of One Hundred Thir­ teen ond 40 100 Dollar* ($113.40) And no suit or proceeding* ot law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or any port thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute ol the State ol Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on Moy 16. 1996 at two o'clock in the afternoon, local Timo, said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door of the Borry County Courthouse in the City of Hasting*. Borry County. Michigan (thot being the building whore the Circuit Court for the County of Borry I* held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may bo necessary to pay the amount du*, as aforesaid, on said mortgog* with th* mt*r*sf th*r*on ot *ight ond 500/100 (8.500%) percent per annum ond all legal costs, charges and expenses, including th* at­ torney foe* allowed by law. ond also any sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in th* promises. Said promises are situated in the Township of Hope. County ol Borry. Stat* of Michigan ond described as: lot 29 of Ca*o-D*l-Mor of Acker's Point accor­ ding to the recorded plat thereof, at recorded In Libor 3. ol plot*. Pogo 64. Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 060707002100 During the six months immediately fo'lowlng the sal*, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan. April 1. 1996. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK mortgagee Elizabeth A. Kiefer LEGAL DEPARTMENT Gr*ot Lakes Bancorp *01 East liberty Ann Arbor. Michigan 48104-2296 (313)769-8300 X4131 (4/25) PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE CGEDfTOM FLEXIBLE WBAPPMGS, INC. On April 1. 1996. Flexible Wrapping*. Inc. (The "Company") wo* dissolved at the end of It* period of duration a* stated in its Article* ol Incorpora­ tion. a* amended. All person* who are creditors of th* Company shall fil* their claims in writing with th* Company in car* ol James R. Toburen. 102 Cook Rood. Hosting*. Michigan 49058-9626 before rhe passage of one (1) year from the dote of publication ol this NoIk*. Creditors whose claim* have been satisfied by th* Company need not tak* further action. Such notice must contain sufficient information to permit th* Company to mak* a reasonable judgment whether claims should b* ac­ cepted or rejected. Any claims not so presented shall be forever barred against the Company ond Its assets, of­ ficers, directors, and shareholders. VARNUM. RIDOERING. SCHMIDT 8 HOWL ET Tur Attorneys for Flexible Wrappings. Inc. (4/H) I Ml BAD NEWS: z ■ | Sod mg RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTEREST­ ED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerting proposed amend­ ments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on April 17, 1996 commencing at 7:00 pzn. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, as required under the provisions of the Township Rural Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance lor the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezoning of land in Section 13 ol the Township, that part lying south and north at M-43/M-37, known as property 108-13-013-004-00. This properly is currently zoned, in part. "C" Commercial and. in part. "R-4_ Residential. Recreation District It will be considered for rezoning to the “C3" Commercial zoning district. 2. The proposed rezoning ot land in the NE 1/4 of Section 9 ot the Township, known as property 406-13009013-06 and *06-1300901200. These properties are currently zoned ‘A-f Agricultural. They will be considered for rezonng to the "C-4‘ Commercial zoning district The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Written documents will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Rutland Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during reg­ ular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 17,1996, and may be fur­ ther received by the Planning Commission at said hearing Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning map or Area map pertinent to the forgoing may examine same at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058-9725. during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 17. 1996. and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present al the aforesaid time and place Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed mate­ rials being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION By: BEVERLY WARREN. SECRETARY RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HAU 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 Ann Landers ______________ :------------------------------------------------------- Plumber flirts Dear Ann Landers: 1 am 32. petite and in good shape. My husband is 43 and very good­ looking. We’ve been told often that we are an attractive couple. “Doug" and I married when I was 17. He was 28. We have three My husband is a self-employed plumber. This makes his schedule quite flexible, and I never know exactly where he is or when he’ll be home. A few weeks ago. I answered Doug's business phone, and a young man ask­ ed if 1 was the owner’s wife. When 1 said. "Yes.’’ the man proceeded to tell me that Doug had been flirting with his wife when he came to fix the plumbing. Doug even gave the woman his business card on which he had written ’’Coffee anytime.” He mailed it to I paged Doug, called him a few choice names and told him not to bother coming home. When he walked in the door al 8:30 p.m.. the first thing he said was. “I’ll give you one chance to apologize.” I couldn’t beleive it. I told him to get lost and went upstairs to bed. When he joined me later, I tried to tell him how I felt, but he said he was too tired and 1 should have discussed it when he got home. He said my jealousy was stupid and I’d better get over it. Ann. I’m not sure what normal behavior is for a married man. For example, we have cable channels in our bedroom and often watch TV together. 1 usually fall asleep in Doug’s arms. Often I wake up about an hour later and find Doug watching something Xrated. 1 wouldn't mind if he watched this stuff with me. but I don't want him to watch it Doug is the only man I’ve ever been with, and I was so young when I married that I'm not sure I’m on solid ground. I’ve discussed this with my girlfriends, and this is not hap­ pening to them. I need advice. — Insecure Sue. Dear Sue: Trying to get cozy while fixing the plumbing is pretty tacky. Tell Doug you will not tolerate his kanoodiing with customers. I recommend a weekend away from the kids so the two of you can do some good talking and make a fresh sun If that doesn’t help, a visit to a marriage counselor would be a good idea. Love donation Dear Ann Landen: I’m responding to “Dilemma in Delaware." who was unwilling to donate a kidney to her sister because she didn’t approve of tier sister’s lifestyle. She bitterly resented being put in that position. My sister. “Patti.” also lived in the fast lane as a young adult, and her excesses caused my family a lot of pain. She and I were like oil and water. We did not get along, and I didn’t wish her to be a pan of my life Last year. Patti was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. Her only chance for sur­ vival was a bone marrow transplant. Guess who was the only ’’perfect match.” Like "Dilemma.” I. loo fought against get­ ting involved, and for the very same reasons. Still, no matter what kind of life Patti had led. we were sisters. If I had the ability to possibly save her life. I had to do it. My sister died last January with her family around her. knowing, probably for the first time in her life, that we truly loved her. "Dilemma” has a rare opportunity to make peace with her sister, and it will make living with herself a lot easier. 1 hope she takes it — Duxbury. Mass. Dear Duxbury: So do I. Gon of the Day: A consultant is a man who knows 40 ways to make love but doesn’t know any women. Granny butts in Dear Ann Landers: While our oldest daughter “Courtney.” was in her second year of college, she began to date "Carl,” who was not a serious student. Our daughter managed to maintain a good grade-point average and was planning to attend medical school. It because obvious to us that her relation­ ship with Carl was becoming intimate. Her father had a long ulk with Courtney and tried to get her to drop Carl, but she refused He then gave her an ultimatum. If she continued LEGAL NOTICES File No. 96-21821-IE Estate of PWIUP ALLEN WUNDERLIN. Deceased Social Security No. 382-26-1045 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or of4--.-^ <-ll__ ■__ r*ii*u ay .K* ttw iQiiowing The decedent, whose lost known address was 11001 South Cobb Rood. Delton. Ml 49046 died 10-01-95. An instrument dated February 16, 1990 ho* been admitted os the will of the deceased. Creditor* of the deceased ar* notified thot all claims ogoinst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Mary Ann Wunderlin, 11001 South Cobb Rood. D*lton, Michigan 49046 ex to both th* independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 West Court Street. Hosting*. Michigan 49058. within 4 month* of th* doi* of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that th* *stal* will be th*r*aft*r assigned ond distributed to th* p*r*on* entitled to it. William E Topovatz (P2S9S3) 8867 Gull Rood Richland. Michigan 49083 (616)629-5711 (4/11) to sec him. we would no longer give her financial support. Out of the blue. Courtney's grandmother got invol vol and took her side. She bought our daughter a new car and assured Courtney a generous monthly allowance. A few weeks later. Carl dumped Courtney anyway. Months passed, and the results of my mother-in-law’s interference became ap­ parent. Courtney decided not to go to medical school. Instead, she got pregnant and married a man she barely know. My husband's mother continues to give Courtney money and will no doubt pay the medical expenses for the new baby. As you probably have guess by this lime, our daughter no longer wants anything lo do with her father and me. Why do some grandparents try to take over the parents’ authority? We feel we could have worked things out with our daughter if Gran­ ny had kept her nose where it belonged. You withhold the name. — Baton Rouge. La. Dear Baton: I’m printing your letter with the knowledge that there are at least two sides to every story — sometimes three or four depending on your vantage point. It’s obvious that Courtney messed up somewhere along the line and Granny stepped in to rescue her. Courtney sound* as if she needs some professional help. I hope Granny will foot the bill. It would be a far better gift than a new car. Meanwhile, don’t write the girl off. Make an effort to repair the relationship. answer to “J.E. in Georgia.” ’Jne 22-ycar-oid whose mother had died "Gexgia" said sb< had trouble sleeping and eating, cried for nd reason and withdrew from friends and family; Her symptoms are that of clinical depression; She doesn’t need sleeping pills or something to help her eat. She needs a doctor and anti-i depressant*. "Georgia'' sounds just like me. 1 wouldn’t get out of bed. cried for no reason in the supermarket and hoped 1 wouldn't wake up in lhe morning. If you’ve never been in this black pit. you can't imagine how hideous it is. I finally got help I hated the idea of having to take medication daily, but I knew I couldn't go on the way I was You wouldn't believe the different it made in my life. 1 am actually eno joying myself for lhe first time in yean. These! aren’t happy pills, as some people believe. I still have my up* and downs, but most days 1 am somewhere in the middle where I ought heol Tell "Georgia” to sec a reputable doctor' who has experience dealing with depression^ She doesn't have to live like this. — Been! There in Ithaca. N.Y. «<j Dear Ithaca. Of course you are right. Many readers also told me that ’’Georgia” should^ look into "Motherless Daughters." a support ’, group for women whose mothers have died.* ) For information, send a self-addressed. ) stamped envelope to: Motherless Daughters; L Cherokee Station. Box 20710. New York. N.Y. 10021-0074. When planning a wedding. who pays Jbr) what? Who stands where? "The Ann Landers-' Guide for Brides” has all the answers. Sendd self-addressed, long, business size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.73 (this in-^ eludes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o^ Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Hl. u 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55). '.s Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicale, lac. > Lake Odessa NEWS Friday night is dinner time at Fellowship Hall with the Lakewood Christian School monthly public meal being served, starting at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. April 14. is Secretary’s Day. That morning, there will be lhe usual breakfast at the VFW Hall starting at 7 a.m. and at noon the monthly dinner will be served by Lakewood Community Ambulance volunteers, (based in Woodland), at Lakeside Grange Hall. Monday. April 15. besides being the final day for mailing one’s income tax return, is the monthly day for brush pickup by the Village of Lake Odessa work crews. At 7:15 in the evening, the Lakewood Women's Chorale will practice perform at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Maple Valley News, in its March 26 issue, carried a story on maple syrup production by Merle and Marlene Martin of Vermontville. Marlene is the daughter of Gladys ^ Ber­ nard Dailey of Lake Odessa. Local residents used a variety of methods in coping with the power outage, which lasted from 10 to 12 hours March 31. Sue and Glen Rye of Pickford came to spend some time with Sue’s brother. Marvin Shanks, and wife. Ruth. An evening meal was planned for the UP guests and their niece and nephew. The guests arrived and the main dish was in the oven for about 20 minutes when the lights went off. After deciding that darkness might be coming early and staying, the assembled family ate their salad. Then the host couple, son Ken and wife Connie and children and daughter Marsha with husband Tom and sons all drove to Lansing, where they could use the Hacker oven and lights and had their delayed meal with dessert. So the proposed meal turn­ ed out to be a progressive dinner. The Ryes and Shanks Monday visited the Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids and the guests returned to their northern home Tuesday. There are yet some days, rather late even­ ings. when the comet Hyakutakc can be seen. On April 11 it can be seen about two hours after sunset to the left of Algol, which is to the west northwest of the constellation Perseus. On April 15, it can be seen around the end of twilight. On April 22, it should be visible an hour after sunset. A Lansing newspaper carried a wedding photo of Dana Feldpausch and Michael Fox of Lake Odessa, Morrison Lake’s Sunset Beach, who were married on March I in Hawaii. Her parents are Chris and Gerald Feldpausch of Lansing. He is employed by the Fox Bros. Co. and his parents are Phyllis and James Fox of Lansing. Nod, son of Lawrence and Terry Baldwin of Lakeview Drive, is listed on the winter term dean’s list at Northwood University. His grandparents are the Charles Baldwins, formerly of Lansing, residents of Lakeview Drive. A coming event on Saturday. Apnl 20. is a spring breakfast at Central Church’s Fellowship Hall. Leta Guild of Lansing will present her program on antique music boxes. She has previously brought her program to Hastings First and Lakewood UMC and was very well received. The compliments were profuse. For reservations for the breakfast to be catered by Rosemary Hickey, call Mrs. W.O. Klein or Mrs. Harold Dennie Jr. The breakfast is at 9 a.m. Any ladies are welcome to attend. The Michigan CROPWalkcr reports that Lakewood (Lake Odessa) CROP Walk is to be held on Sunday. April 28. This is a program covering lhe entire 400-square-mile Lakewood school district with walkers from the scattered areas. The walk begins and ends at Fellowship Hall in downtown Lake Odessa. This year there are two choices, a 5K and a 10K walk, depending on one's physical limits and choices. Sponsor sheets are available from a representative of nearly every church in the district. The Rev. Willis Stehman. retired pastor of lhe Church of the Brethren, is a contact person. Last year's pledges totalled $7,539. One quarter of the funds collected are returned to this area and arc used by Lakewood Com­ munity Council to alleviate hunger and other needs that arise. The rest goes to assist per­ sons in the United Slates as well as around the world. The work of CROP has been done for, the past 50 yean. In the west African cr untry,', of Senegal, which was devasled by severe African drought of 1984-85. emergency hdp was given through direct relief and in food-, for-work programs. This produced projects in, agriculture, forestry, appropriate technology,* health care, cereal banks and others. A national group in Senegal working with,, Church World Service has continued these projects for more than ten yean. Fourteen, cereal banks serving 3.500 people have conn, pitted their 14th year. Granaries have been', built and starter stock provided. Teams have been trained for each village. Before the. granaries, a high percentage of gram produc-. ed as destroyed by vermin and weather. New-, appropriate tools have been introduced so workers' efforts are more profitable. One family-run blacksmith shop is now business, hiring and training workers, who. produce metal working items suitable to the' nation's rural people. Among those product^ are watering cans, foot-powered pumps, small mills for grinding grain and machines lo^. produce chain link fences and the fencing, itself. Animals in West Africa graze freely, soj all growing areas, particularly garden areas,, need to be fenced. The traditional fences wer? i made with reeds and wood. The reeds wer^j very plentiful. The wood is needed for cook-* ing. The problem was that termites would destroy the fibrous fences within a year. Thg* trees are needed to halt the enroachment of thq, Sahara Dessert and more trees are continually, being planted toward that end. Now with lhe Senagelese effort in place, thq. process used in each new village is to make, the chainlink fences available. A mode^ garden by a branch of the rel ief group grow^ onions and other produce for sale in Dakar,: markets, as well as for local consumption.'. The model gardens are in bermed beds to reduce the amount of waler needed. Teenage, girts carry waler in the locally produce^ watering cans and teenage boys provide thpr power for foot pumps to draw water from the, nearby lake. (lC Central United Methodist Church had it£. altar area decorated with more than 30 lilie$2 given in memory or in honor. The youngest children sang "Praise The Lord." The Souq, shiners sang “Roll the Stone Away.” The. Chancel Choir rendered the anthem "Carol o(. Christ Victorious" with organ accompani­ ment and hand bells played by four junior high girts. Ed and Bonnie Leak arrived home last week Wednesday after their winter in Arizona. Art and Betty Erickson are home from Florida. The family of Tom and Marsha Hacker of Lansing, Paula Davis and son Lance from Hdt. and the Ken Shanks family were guests of their parents, Marvin and Ruth Shanks, on Sunday. The Bruce Garlock family of Big Rapids, the Michael Morse family of Richland. Don Garlock and wife Lorraine were dinner guests of their mother and brother Sunday. The Carlton Center family members came later in the day. Roy Benson returned home from a Grand Rapids hospital last week following MgiopUsly Building continues. A new house on. Willowbrook is already occupied and a se^ cond condo is nearing completion farther south on the same street. Signs of new building are on Rush Road in Woodland Township just north of M-43. •, Mindy Thompson and young daughters were brought home from Columbus. Ohio, Iasi Mieck after a short visit. The grandparents of Emily and Abigail remained for a few days, long enough to assemble a new set of play equipment in the back yard. An Ionia newspaper recently ran a nomina­ tions listing for the best of every conceivable category. Lake Odessa’s Bill Walker of Walker Pharmacy was voted Ionia County*! Best Pharamcist. Police Chief James Valentine of Lowell and family were in Lake Odessa Sunday fqr church and family gatherings. �The Hastings Banne' — Thursday, April 11, 1996 — Page 9 As I remember.. • (Part Two, Homer Becker) By Joyce F. VVeinbrecht . Homer Becker, farmer, business man and good neighbor, wrote his thoughts about his life in Barry County. I He wrote: l**With better breeding and feeding, one cow will now produce what four or five formerly produced. This is the same for all farm animals. Swine were fat. and lard and butter were the cooking oils of preference. All farm animals were pestered by parasites and there were few remedies.” The stales, counties and township did not have the equipment to remove snow from the roads. If the horses could not get through, the farmers shoveled it out. or would open a rail fence drive through the fields to get by the drifts. The first fertilizer sowed in Becker's neighborhood, was on sugar beets during World War I. Sugar was very scarce. If a farmer would plant a few acres of sugar beets, be could purchase up to three hundred pounds of sugar at wholesale price. The Beckers planted ten acres of lhe beets They ’.ere thinned by hand and a short hand Ied hoe with the farmer working in a stooped position all day. There were two plants in each beet seed and one plant had to be remov­ ed by hand. The plants were spaced nine or ten inches apart, and the weeds had to be removed with a hoe. At harvest lime, a beet lifter, which was similar to a walking plow was used. It was pulled by two horses and went under the beet row making it possible to pick up and cut the tops of leaves off the beets. The people doing the hand labor were usually from Belgium. Austria or Bohemia. Most of them became chizens of the community. Years later. Spanish-speaking people came to work in the beets, cucumbers and fruit. To get the beets to the C.K.&S. Railroad in Coats Grove. Clifton age 15^6. old drove three horses and a wagon and Homer. 17. drove two colts with another wagon. They forked 97 tons of beets on the wagons anil then pitched them from the wagons into the railroad cars. Due to illness and being kept out of school to work on the farm. Clifton had not passed lhe eighth grade. The truant officer told Charles to have him in school by Friday. They finished lhe beets Thursday in the mid after­ noon. and Clifton, a dedicated pipe smoker, slopped at the Coals Grove store and purchas­ ed* five-ccnt cigar because he would have to qffit smoking the next day when he returned to school A few farmers started using fertilizer on wheal, and others warned that it would ruin the land, making it so hard it could not be worked. The fertilizer was very low in plant food. 2-8-2. (Nitrogen-PhosphorustiMasstum). Then it became 2-12-6. Now (1981) it is 18-18-18 or 20-20-20 or any com­ bination the farmer wants. ‘•Wheat would often winter kill and have to be replanted to a spring crop. Yields were very low with wheat yielding 12 to 20 bushels per acre, oats yielding 30 to 40 bushels more or less, and com yielding 30 to 40 bushels. If someone bragged about getting 50 bushels per acre, no one believed him. Better seed and fertilizer changed that. Yields that the farmers get were undreamed of. What was called winter kill was starvation or a lack of plant food in the soil. 'In 1917 lhe Beckers purchased their first car for $421. The tail light used kerosene, and the head lights were powered by the magneto. There was a high and low pedal The pedal whs pushed ahead to move the car forward and when the pressure was removed from the pedal, it dropped back to high. The middle pedal was the reverse, the right pedal was the brake The gas tank was underneath the driver's seat, and a measuring stick was used tp see how much gas was left. The side cur­ tains were under the back seal, and in the ad­ A Threshing rig typical of the days when Homer’s mother was cooking for the threshing crews. Momer bee Ker purchased this John Deere Binder in 1930 for $265. The girl is his younger sister Majesty. Judd Davis and Hank Starks *vho worked as grain shockers for $1 per day and their meals are in the background. vent of a storm, by the time the curtains were attached, lhe people were already wet and the storm was over. The front tires were 30 by three inches, and the rear tires were 30 by 3% inches. There were no replaceable wheels on rims. If a per son had a fiat tire, he removed the tire, patch­ ed lhe tire and replaced lhe tire. The car was cranked by hand. Later, there was a starter which could be had for S75 additional cost. Many times buyers would say. "I can do a hell of a lot of cranking for $75." In 1916. Charles Becker hired Elmer Col­ vin to work from March 1 to May 16 for $23 per month and board and room. In May. Homer graduated from the eighth grade and took Elmer’s place. The usual pay per month for several years was S25 and $30 World War I came and changed the lives of many in the neighborhood. Influenza took the lives of many soldiers and civilians during and following the first World War. In 1920 the Becker family moved to the Slate Road property. On April 5. 1920. a daughter. Majesty, was bom to Charles and Lena. After the war ended there was much unemployment and a drop in farm prices. Because there was a need for some off of the fanu income Homcf helped in construction qf, the old National Bank in Hastings for 35 cents an hour. He worked ten or more hours each day. He also worked on lhe grading of South Hanover Street in Hastings for 70 cents per hour for a man and his team. In 1925. after spending many unhappy years together. Charles and Lena separated Charles took the two 40-acre plots on North Becker Road and one half of the farm livestock and the equipment. Lena got the 84 acres on the comer of State Road and Becker Road, with a mongage of $2,350. She offered Homer and Clifton lhe livestock and equip­ ment if they would pay the mortgage off. In 1928. Clifton married Bernice Bradley and Homer purchased Clifton's share of the livestock and equipment. Clifton and Bernice had four children. Ruby married Victor Henney in 1928. They had two children. Victor was killed in an airplance accident in Alaska in 1965 and Ruby married Lynn Francisco in 1973. Majesty married Harold Starks in 1943 and had one child. In 1928. Homer purchased 35 acres for $2,500. In 1929 he purchased 40 acres for $1,500. Banks would not make loans on farm land so two neighbors loaned enough to make the purchases In 1929. Homer sowed 73 acres of wheat, most of it on crop rental. One half went to the landlord and one half to the renter. Cost of seed, threshing and fertilizer, if any. was shared. In 1930. Homer purchased a new eight-foot cut John Deere grain binder for $265. This machine would cut lhe standing grain and lie in in bundles. The power was four horses and a large bullwheel under the machine. Machines for cutting and raking hay used the same method of operation. The new John Deere rake cost $125. The large steam engines were still used to drive the grain separators or threshing machines. With many acres of oats and barley. Lena Becker had to feed threshers for 13 meals that year. Neighbor ladies often helped one another. At one meal, she had 17 threshers and 18 neighbor ladies and children for din­ ner. Wages paid for shocking the grain was one dollar for a ten-hour day. plus the midday and evening meal. Wheat that year sold for 75 or 77 cents per bushel. Later, wheat sold from 29 to 41 cents per bushels. Eggs sold for 12 to 15 cents per dozen and live hogs sold for three or four cents per pound. Homer purchased a young sow and eight lit­ tle pigs for $8 from Jack O'Conner. In the early 1930s. work became scarce in the east. James O’Conner came to Battle Creek and worked for a street car company until they closed. They came to (Jim and his family) Pierce and Mary O'Conner's. Soon after that. Jack aud Clementine also came home. With the two bkbies. the house was over crowded. Jim wanted lo move into a house being used for a grainary and he would work out the rent. They moved oats from a bedroom and a larger room to other rooms in the house. Jim. his wife Dorothy and baby moved into the house. This proved to be advantageous for both parties. They did not have D-Con to control mice then. Jim tried to control them with traps, catching 40 to 50 mice a day. He was a very good carpenter and electrician and would work at any job that came along. He built the stone porch on the farm house and in lhe late thirties when the Beckers got electricity, he wired the farm home. He cut wood on shares for the neighbors and Homer hauled it from the woods for him. He received milk, potatoes, meat when the Beckers butchered, flour when they took wheat to the flour mill and traded a bushel of what for 38 pounds of flour. They would get 400 or 600 pounds of flour at one time and divide it with Jim and Clifton. A neighbor. Arthur Coleman, and Jim used to cut wood together. They both smoked the cheapest tobacco they could buy. com cake, and Art vould tell how difficult his wife became when he ran out of tobacco. Jim and Homer never had a settlement, both feeling that they had given and received equally. Jim finally got a job with the ’ LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE Hastings Township Plat Map from 1938 showing the lands owned by Homer Becker and Charles Becker. Robert A. In main * Associates, P.C. is attemp­ ting to collect a debt ond any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the cond।t।on• of a mortgage made by PAMELA J. ARENDS A SINGLE WOMAN to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION. U.S. DEPT OF AGRICULTURE now known os USDA. RURAL ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mor igogee dated May 12 1983 and recorded on May IB. 1983, in liber 253, on page 959. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of forth thousand lour hundred fifty-one ond 40 100 Dollars (S40.451.40). including interest at 10,750*. per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor fgoge ond the statute in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, at lhe Borry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. at I 00 p.m on Moy 16. 1996 Said premises ore situated in the CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan and ore described as: LOT 3 BLOCK 4. R.J. GRANTS ADDITION NO. 2 TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8 TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED April 4 1996 USDA RURAL ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 4 Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (5 2) Hastings Manufacturing Company for 35 cents per hour In 1938 he purchased Maty O'Conner's home for $2,000. making payments of $20 per month. Homer. Andrew Kennedy and William Newton were officers of the Fisher School. Hastings District No. 3. a one-room country school. To keep the school open. Homer and Andrew borrowed $150 in a depression year from the City Bank. They borrowed the money as officers of the school, but had to sign as co-signers or as guarantors of the note. Ruby Cogswell Curtis was the teacher and was paid $70 per month. For the next year they promised Ruby $45 per month if they could get it. and they did. She did all the janitorial work unless the stove pipe fell down. Then a school board member came and replace it. On Lena s 84 acres there was a flat, wet field with a county drain or ditch that needed cleaning or deepening. Bill O'Conner, a dit­ cher. agreed to help clean and deepen the ditch for $1 per ten-hour day. room and board. The ditch was filled with snow so it did not freeze. In the coldest pan of winter, they would remove lhe snow and shovel exit the din. uncovering many snakes and frogs, which would freeze in a few minutes ami break like glass. They were careful not to remove more snow than they could shovel out the dirt. It look 11 days to clean the ditch. Bill received $11 and his room and board. As the depression became worse. Homer was not able lo pay $20 and board per month for a hired man. so when World War 1 veterans received their bonus (in 1932). Homer was able to sell three of his seven horses. After a couple of years, things improved a little. Fat hogs were six cents per pound. Homer purchased two colls and trained them to work, and he advertised for a man to work by the month. Guy Silsby. a single man. ap­ plied and wanted $10 per month with room and board. He was very good help and stayed nearly five years, earning up to $30 per month Guy's clothes were in desperate shape. He found a suit in Ray Walers' store for $12.50. Homer sold wheat for 41 cents per bushel to buy this suit and took 50 cents a week from Guy's wages to pay for the suit. (To be continued) Barry County's Finest Condominium Project OPEN HOUSE You'll enjoy the privacy of a beautiful natural setting, surrounded by lush green fairways and woodlands of the Hastings Country Club. Cherry Hill is distinguished by the finest quality construction and carefully designed to suit your individual tastes and needs. Cherry Hill offers 'carefree', maintenance-free living at its finest Located on Woodlawn Avenue, just off M-43. For more information... (616) 945-4776 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING and MEETING on PROPOSED NEW ZONING ORDINANCE and NEW ZONING MAP TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting on April 17. 1996. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, located at 2461 Heath Road commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this hearing/meeting include, in brief, the following: 1. A proposed new Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance establishing various zoning districts, provisions and regulations, pursuant to 1943 Public Act 184. as amend ed The proposed new Zoning Ordinance includes, among other things, definitions of various terms and words used in the ordinance; regulations and minimum standards for the use and protection of lands and structures within each zoning district, and of general applicability throughout the Township; provisions governing special exception, uses; provisions relating to site plan review; regulations concerning signs, and parking and loading spaces: regulations pertaining to nonconforming uses, building/structures and lots; provisions concerning a Zoning Board of Appeals; and provisions concerning ad­ ministration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance, including violation and penalty provisions. This proposed new Zoning Ordinance also incorporates by reference a new Zoning Map of Rutland Charier Township. This proposed new Zoning Ordinance is in­ tended to completely replace the existing Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted and from time to time amended. 2. A proposed new Rutland Charier Township Zoning Map. which accompanies and is made pari of the proposed new Zoning Ordinance, showing the locations and boun­ daries of various zoning districts established In the proposed new Zoning Ordinance. This proposed new Zoning Map is intended to completely replace the existing zoning map as originally adopted and from time to time amended 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed new Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed new Rutland Charier Township Zoning Map may be examined by contacting the Township Clerk at any time during regular business hours maintained by the Township offices and by appointment from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting and may further be examined at the hearing/meeting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments regarding the above­ referenced matters may be submitted to the Township Clerk prior to the hearing/meeting and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the hearing/meeting The Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any portion of the proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map at or following the hearing/meeting and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to be heard with respect to these matters Rutland Charier Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number designated below RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Roger Vilmont, Chairman 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)948-2194 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 11, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Never boring, professional sports continue to excite What makes sports so much fun to cover is that the athletes and the ownerships of professional sport teams never fail to make this heat interesting, to say the least. In just the last week, the beat has been filled with interesting, and very unusual, sports stories such as... •Detroit Tigers’ first baseman Cecil Fielder is reported lo be the highest player in baseball, making S9.2 million. Still, as us Tiger fans are well aware. Fielder has grumbled about being a Tiger at this point in his career. Let's not forget that it was the Tigers who brought the big guy back from Japan and helped to mold him into lhe marketing prize that he is today. 'Nuff said. •This year's NCAA Championship contest between Kentucky and Syracuse received the lowest rating of any prime-time championship game that has been televised. At the same time, we are told about the high rating that professional ice skating receives time and time again. After pondering this fact in wonderment for many hours. I have finally come to this conclusion: this world is made of many groups and many different types of sports fans. Most of my friends probably don't know who Elvis Stoyko or Katrina Witt are and I'm not really sure if that is a good thing or not. •Houston Oiler runningback Todd McNair was charged with mistreating 22 pit bulls that were found on his property. McNair apparently was training the dogs for dogfights. Now. if he could only teach his fellow teammates a similar type of toughness maybe they could even be playoff contenders. •Chicago Blackhawk GM Bob Pulford is quoted in an Associated Press article as saying about this year’s Red Wing team: "They’re a good team, but so are we." Chicago then in a nationally televised game Sunday on FOX shows lhe goons they really are and. in the process, make a mockery out of professional hockey. The Red Wings have not lost to the 'Hawks this season and the two team’s wrap up the season scries this Friday at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena. Look for that "good" Chicago team to goon it up a little bit more. •Dallas cowboy receiver Michael Irvin is a free man after his indictment on charges of cocaine and marijuana possession. The AllPro performer was with a former Cowboy teammate and a couple of lady friends when the arrests was made. There is talk about suspending Irvin for four games. Yeah, that seems reasonable. Chalk it up as another thing for Cowboy owner Jerry Jones to use as a marketing tool. •Shaquille O'Neal missed the first quarter of Sunday's NBC televised game with the Chicago, but was able to make the court by (he second quarter and score 25 points in a 90-86 Bulls victory. Some writers, including many on the sports talk-show circuit, wonder if Shaq's "Magic Masters" special entrance was just a ploy by NBC to increase the game's ratings Who knows, but tune in next week lo sec how O'Neal's Orlando team battles all obstacles in becoming lhe league's most marketable team. And by the way Magic. Dennis Rodman and his ever­ changing hair become free agents at lhe end of this season and I'm sure he wouldn't mind showing up late for a few nationally televised broadcasts •Cincinnati Reds' owner Marge Schott is quoted as saying: "Is he really dead? Can't we play with two umpires" shortly after National League umpire John McSherry collapsed on the field during the Reds and Montreal Expos baseball opener. If Schott really was concerned about starting the game, maybe one of her precious doggies could have called the balls and strikes for a few innings. And now onto more serious and noteworthy information! •Amanda Jennings, a former standout with lhe Hastings softball team, is contributing greatly as a freshman catcher at Wayne State University. In 33 games. Jennings is hitting .250 with 19 hits and 14 RBI. Wayne Slate Coach Gary Bryce said that Jennings is really coming on as a catcher after being recruited to lhe program as a multi-position player. "We pul Amanda in there (at catcher) to learn as you go. She has handled it very well.” Wayne State. 20-15 overall, opened the season with an "horrendous" start, but in lhe last 15-16 games have shown vast improvement, according to Bryce. Last weekend versus Hillsdale. Wayne Stale won 4-of-5 and in one of the contests Jennings drove in a go-ahead run. •Update on Delton's Amy Cook and what she has accomplished for the Hope College track team this season. The freshman standout has the squad's best leap in the long jump at 16-7 and also has Hope's season­ best in (he 100 meter hurdles al .15.92. Hastings' Jennifer Warren and Robert Wager are also freshmen performers on the local track team. •Just a reminder to all spring sports coaches that getting results in our paper make me really happy. Call them in during business hours, after business hours with our voice mail, fax them to us or drop off the information in the designated boxes that we have at certain schools. Il really doesn't matter how we gel the sports in lhe newspaper as long as we get them in. Talk to you soon. BANNER SPORTS X_____________________________________________ > Hastings Varsity Junior Pro earns spot in national final KNOXVILLE. Tenn. — The Hastings' Varsity Junior Pro girls basketball team came within a quarter of capturing a national championship last week, but still made it back to Hastings displaying the attitudes of winners. After winning its first two games of the 1996 National Junior Pro Basketball tournament, the local squad fell lo the Lansing-based U.S. All-Stars 58-41 Saturday in the championship. The Hastings' team, however, led 32-27 after three and just couldn't hold onto the advantage during that final stanza. "Il was just loo bad. we had them by 10 (points) al halftime." one of lhe team's organizers. Mattie Jennings, said. "In the second half, we got into foul trouble and ran out of gas. It was a fast and a hard game; they (the Hastings' team) just did awes.ime in the first half." Jessica Crowley was one of the players who contributed to the "awesome" performance Crowiey scorched the nets for a team-high 13 points and also boarded 8 caroms. Susan Hubbard tallied 8 points along with her 5 rebounds and Jill Williams added 7 markers A key lo the championship contest was free throw shooting. Hastings sank just 9-of20 shots from the charity stripe, while U.S. Girls converted 19-of-29 attempts. On Friday, the local hoopsters won two thrillers: 37-35 against Evansville (Ind ) and 43-37 versus Marshall. The contest with Evansville was not decided until the final seconds. With the score lied at 35-35. Virginia Jennings made a steal which led to shot attempt by Payshence Erb. Erb's attempt missed, but teammate Jill Williams rebounded the ball in the paint and put it in for the winning score. Nine of Hastings' 12 players scored in a balanced offensive attack. Virginia Jennings had 7. Crowley 6 and Williams 5. Williams also led the Hastings' team with 7 rebounds. Thanks to 11-first quarter points by Susan Hubbard. Hastings earned a spot in the championship with a 41-36 triumph over Marshall. After one quarter, Hastings led 13­ 2 and never looked hack. Three players scored 7 markers for Hastings: Jessica Crowley. Payshence Erb and Virginia Jennings. Foul trouble and the free throws by the U.S. Girls hindered Hastings' title hopes on Saturday. Crowley, who led the team with 13 points, fouled out in lhe fourth quarter. Michigan-based teams look three of the top four places in this division with Lansing winning the title. Hastings taking second and Marshall ending up in fourth place. Erica Barnum. Sara Barry. Ann Coleman. Crowley. Erb. Hubbard. Virginia Jennings. Katie Loftus Katie Williams. Jill Williams. Shannon Spencer and Lynsey VanA man all contributed in the banner basketball campaign. The team was coached by Archie Jennings who was assisted by Jim Williams. The season for the Hastings team (31-5 overall) was a winning experience in more ways than one. They accomplished a lot by learning how to play as a team." Mattie Jennings said. Soccer Saxons score nine times in opener; Hastings* soccer coach Doug Mepham went into Tuesday's season-opener against Wayland with wonderment First, the coach had to be wondering how his team would fare in its first game since they hadn't even scrimmaged yet this spring. The Saxons team, which includes just one senior and 12 sophomores, were also starting a totally new lineup on defense which always brings concern lo fans and coaches alike. But. that wonderment turned to excitement as soon as Tuesday's game opened, as lhe Saxons easily blew past the Wildcats 9-3 at Hastings' Fish Hatchery Park. "I didn't expect that," Coach Mcpham said of his team's 9-goal performance. "All of the kids did a nice job. Rebecca (Mepham) did a good job containing the middle of the field (and) Megan Pierce also did a nice job." Rebecca Mepham and Sarah Mepham both tallied 3 goals for the Saxons. Summer Gillons booted in 2 scores and Sarah Hayes added I score. Al half. Hastings led 4-1 with Rebecca Mepham having 2 scores and Sarah Mepham and Summer Gillons each scoring I apiece. In all. Hastings registered 45 shots to Wayland’s game-total of 23. Saxon goalkeeper Katie Willison was credited with 11 saves.____________________ ___________ Stephanie Jiles (1) settles the ball as teammates Sarah Hayes (10) and Amber , Mikolajczyk (11) look on. , "I didn’t expect that," Hastings Soccer Coach ________________ Doug Mepham The goals were important, but even more valuable to the Saxons' win was their solid defensive work. Coach Mepham complimented sweeper Mylea deGoa and fullbacks Megan Pierce, Jenny Norris and Rachel Nystrom for their heady work on defense. "Basically all of our fullbacks arc new.” Coach Mepham explained. "Many of our best players play in the back." Still. Coach Mepham was not without concern following the first-game victory. "First of all. we're out of shape (and) they (Wayland) seemed not to die out like us." Coach Mepham said. "This field helps a team that is very fast and in shape." Compared to Johnson Field al the high school, the Saxons' spring home for soccer is considerably larger. Hastings hosts Middleville at Fish Hatchery Park today and travels to Forest Hills Northern on Friday. Hastings 3, Wayland 1 (JV) Megan Baker scored twice and Misha Neil added another to guide lhe Saxon junior varsity booters past the Wildcats of Wayland on Tuesday. Baker’s two goals gave Hastings a 2-0 lead and following a Wayland score Neil helped close the win with an assist from Baker. Amber Mikolajczyk (11) keeps the ball in play near the sidelines in the 3 triumph over Wayland on Tuesday. Saxon utters beat Bulldogs for starters ■ Hastings' tennis team took a bite out of the Otsego Bulldogs Tuesday in its season opener al home. Coach Rich Pohja’s Saxons displayed their depth in posting an easy 6-2 win against the non-league opponent. Not only did the Saxons win three of the four single flights, but they matched that feat with three triumphs in doubles play. "As a team we played sound tennis, especially for a first match," Coach Pohja said. "We are much deeper this year, especially in doubles." Jeff and Steve Storrs won al No. 1 doubles in straight sets. 7-5, 6-0. Teague O'Mara and Jon Slyf at No. 3 doubles and Aaron Baker and Phil Gole at No. 4 doubles also won straight setters. Teague O'Mara and Styf won 7-5, 6-1 and the tandem of Baker and Gole prevailed 6-4, 6-2. In singles matches. Damian deGoa, Casey King and Matt Bradley all earned victories for the Saxons. deGoa beat Greg Sweet at No. 2 6-3, 6-3. King ousted Doug Little 6­ I. 6-1 at No. 3 and Bradley shutout Tom Pitts 6-0, 6-0 at No. 4 singles. Al No 1 singles, Hastings' Jim Robbc Jim Robbe, at No. 1 singles, returns a shot from Otsego's Ken Diest in Tuesday's season-opener. lost a heartbreaker to Ken Diest, 7-6 (7-5) 6-, 2 and at No. 2 doubles the Saxons team of, Ben O'Mara and Mike Krueger were defeated. 6-7 (4-6), 7-5 and 6-4. . Coach Pohja, in his second year with the tennis team, is hoping that lhe Saxons can rebound from a 1995 season that saw them finish fifth in the Twin Valley Conference with an overall record around the .500 mark. But, it wont be an easy task, especially since Hastings will have to face some verytough competition in the OK White Conference. Forest Hills Central will be the squad's first OK While opponent next Monday at home. . Hastings, after its match Wednesday withLakewood. will battle Portland Friday at Portland. EXTRA COPIES off The BANNER « Hastings' No. 1 doubles team ot Jeff Storrs and Steve Storrs scored a win for the Saxons on Tuesday. are available throughout Greater Barry County! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 11. 1996 — Page 11 Lions avoid no-hitter not defeat to Tigers Maple Valley's Kevin Hansen broke up a no-hit bid by St. Philip pitcher Bren Raymer in the sixth inning on Monday, but lhe Tigers still coasted lo a 10-1 season­ opening triumph against the host Lions. Raymer's hit drove in Adam Thayer for Maple Valley's lone run in the first game. The second game was called after four innings with the score tied at 2-2. Raymer was not Maple Valley's only problem in lhe first inning as 14 walks and 7 errors did not help its cause cither. In the second game. Ray Decker M.ared lhe Lions' first run and a clutch hit by Chad Wakely drove in their other tally. Maple Valley pitcher Jerad Osborne allowed just two hits in four innings of nightcap work. Guenther Mittelstaedt. Maple Valley's coach, was pleased with the improvement his team showed during the second game. The Lions were to play St. Patrick, originally scheduled for Tuesday, on Wednesday and will host Lakcuood today. Softball Lions open year with 16-6 win Lions* hitter Adam Thayer (3) waits for a pitch in Monday's season-opener, by Perry Hardin) BOWLING SCORES Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 79to-44to; Varney’s 75to48to; Misfits 66-58; Eye and Ent Spec. 64-60; Nash Chiro 63-61; Ea 60to-63to; Hair Care 6064. Realty 5lto-73to; Mace’s Ph. to; H & S Machine 49to-74to. Games and Series — T. Christopher ; B. Hathaway 203-508; S. Penn81-502; L. Potter 214-547; A. Rose ; T. Soya 178487; E. Hammontree ; N. Varney 167461; M. Snow ; M Dull 168418; C. Trumbull M2-386; D Brewer 147-392; C. ShellenFjcr 148-388; M. Haywood 81-211; K. kcr 191; R. Murphy 172; W. Purchis 147; Otis 173; S. Sebestian 187; “ ‘ ‘ B. Johnson Bowierettes r Kent Oil 68-40; Hecker Insurance Mto-46to; Carlton Center Excavating _ Bto-54to; Dorothy’s Hair Styling 50-58; Bennett Industries 49-59; D. J. Electric Good Games and Series — R. Murphy >8478; K Fowler 206488; T. Christopher 11-514; J. Hamilton 167; S. Dunham 0484; J. McMillen 202-511; G. Potter 9; L. Dawe 188-482; E. Ulrich 169465; S. errill 225-481; J. Elliston 153; J. Decker 7-510; L. Elliston 220-501. Thursday A.M. uestion Marks 76to47to; Hastings Bowl M9to; Varneys 71to-52to; Hummers i-55 to; Boateya . 64-6Qt. Leftovers i-60to; Lucky avow 62W-6IM; LeHarifes >2; Valley Realty 58-66; Bye 19-105. a I-500; S. Salazar 180496; J. Lewis 08496; S. Sebastian 192494; N. Totten 173-490; M. Atkinson 179488; O. Gillons 186465; B. Norris 157425; A. Boniface 141-374; J. Piper 120348; K. Kessler 125-304; P. Fisher 167; B. Estep 165; D. Olmsted 160; C. Stuart 155; S. Mogg 155; V. Kincade 152; I. Ruthniff 147; L. Johnson 138; M. Steinbrechar 129; M. Dull 128; B. Sexton 127. Friday Nke Moose Mixed Three Ponies 86; 9 and a Wiggle 82; Get Uacky’s 74to; Working On It 73; Sean SerKe 73; Heads Out 70; Ten Pins 66; Odd Klls 63; Rusty Four 59. Big O s 57 to; MidK Lakers 56; Four R's 56. Gillons 54; Late Mners 52to; Gutter Dusters 51 to; Rocky iur 49to; Keglera 46to. cKoe 259-708; eller 222-604; ipley 185-523; :ydy 199-549; T. L Lewis 188; F. J. Barnum 223-622; E. B Madden 195-549; B. R. Robbins 204-524; W. Rarniey 199; B. Heath 205; Wilkes 147; D. Sean 205. rWomem High Game and Series - S UanDenBurg 214-630. S. McKee 206-573; L. Barnum 182-537; J. Madden 207-515; C. Ktsch 187-520; V. Green 200-534; K. Sutfin fe; S. Keeler 201; J. Lydy 187; N. Taylor ■5; K. Keeler 183; J. Kasinsky 183. In a cold Monday opener. Maple Valley's vanity softball squad started out hot and continued that way throughout the day. The Lions won their first game against the Tigen of St. Philip 16-6 in six innings. In Game 2. Maple Valley led 22-2 before the contest was called after 2 1/2 innings of work. Maple Valley scored one run in the first inning of Game I and never trailed the rest of the way. St. Philip, however, did tie lhe 205-554; J. DcLaat 209-549; R. Craven 227-538; K. Hammontree 223-535; B. Miller 199-522; $. Krallman 212-516; B. Drayton 192-506; J. Smith 179-501; B. Hubbell 172-467; J. Eye 170448; S. Sanborn 199; R. Bowman 190; R. Snyder 188; B. Rentz 186; C. Armstrong 186; D. Seeber 178; B. Barkhuff 172; T. James 160. NEWS Monday Mixers Hartzler Tours 7145; Girrbachs 67-45; Mr. Bruce’s 60-52; Three Ponies 59-53; Rowdy Girls 57-55; Hastings Bowl 56 to-55 to; Southshore Salon 56-56; Michelob 55-57; T.M. Lassies 53to-58to; Babes and Bats 52 to-63 to; Kelley s Keglers 49-63; Dewey’s Auto 39to-72to. High Games — V. Carr 196; N. Swan 186; B. Howes 185; F. Schneider 183; M. Weiland 182; L. Potter 173; M. Hutchings 164; P. Bums 155. Mgh SariM — V. Pierion 561; M Matico 359; R. Shaptey 557; P. King 522; F. Girrtedi 516. YMCA-Youth Council Hockey Standings P. George 157-396; G. Buchanan 196; B. Wilkins 215-544. Adult Floor Team W-L-T Destroyers....................................................... MM) Avengers.......................................................... l-J-3 Hackers.............................................................3-2-1 Kow Pattie...................................................... 2-2-2 Cappon OU...................................................... 2-2-2 Computer Dugout..........................................0-M Results Kow Patties 6 vs. Avengers 5; Destroyers 8 vs. Cappon Oil 2; Hackers 8 vs. Computer Dugout 0. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 42-22; Lockshop 41-23; Viking 40-24; Black Sheep 37-27; Neighbors 34 1/2-29 1/2; Advanded Commer­ cial Printing 33-31; Pin Seekers 31-33; Hast­ ings Bowlers 30-34; Lammo's Clowns 26 1/2-37 1/2; Bye 5-595. Mens High Games & Series G. Snyder 212; B. Johnson 212-540; T. Neymeiyer 230615; M. Kuhlman 179; L. Burch 194; K. Mayhew 172-494; M. Zimmer­ man 254-523; H. Bowman 209; R. Reed 233-624; M. Davis 205; P. Scobey 223; D. ^^Womens High Games & Series YMCA Hastings Youth Council's Fall Women's Volleyball League Team W-L Cl Properties................................................... 58-2 ICS Travel...................................................... 45-15 Goodenough Goodies..................................41-19 Ray James Electric...................................... 40-20 Hastings Burial Vault.................................. 38-22 South Side Jimmy..........................................36-24 Ink Spots......................................................... 32-28 Title Office............................ 21-39 FleaFab............. . tu....19^1 Maple Valley's Dawn Stine hurls one across the plate in Game 2 versus St. Philip on Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) (616) 948-2534 Adult Foster Care PRIVATE ROOMS Loving Care For Your Loved One M Ranger Tool and Die.................................... 16-44 Backe Construction....................................... 11-49 Spencer Towing.............................................. 3-57 HELP WANTED Now occopunq applications for automotive service person. No previous experience necessary Apply at... u David and Shirley Ames * Assisted Living In a Christian Environment "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" Bor and Ronna Dm 148 Wdlitn Rd. (616)948-9433 Hastings, MI 49058 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 6, 1996 at 730 p.m. in the Gty Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of said hearing is for the commissioners to hear and consider comments related to a request for the Gty of Hastings to alter its Future land Use Master West of Hanover Street and designated as I - Industrial to MED - Medium Density Residential. GREEN 410 Oakdale • Hastings. Michigan • 49058 AM) OIL Performance Plus Quick Lube 430 W. STATE STREET - HASTINGS VACANCY FOR 1 FEMALE NOTICE OF HEARING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE DELTON KELLOGG PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education will consider the transfer of the following “block" properties (5 parcels) from Hastings Area School District to Delton Kellogg District described as follows: Township of Hope. County of Barry, in the State of Michigan and described as follows: All five parcels are located in the Northwest 1/4, Section 25. Town 2. Range 4 having the following parcel numbers: CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 6, 1996, at 7:30 pan. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Said hearing relates to a rezoning request to change City of Hastings Lots number 1,2,3 and 4 of the Plat of Broadway Heights Subdivision from R-l (One-Family Residential) to A-O (Apartment and Office): Property Property Property Property Property #08-007-025-017-00 #08-007-025-017-10 #08-007-025-001-30 #08-007-025-001-00 #08-007-025-011-50 ft Good Games and Series — K Leinaar 1^9; L Apsey 186-517; T. Soya 154; S. Rose 172484; P Doezema 175; J. Lewis 171494; C. Burpee 182466; S. Dunn 164; T. Daniels 1485-547; L. Tilley 200; L. Landis 143-399; S. Grinage 195-524; D. Feldkamp 147; C. McGinn 159; S Greenfield 195-538; T Lof­ tus 167; M. Eaton 163460; S. Mennell 167490; K. McMillon 170487; J. Hurless 179492; B. Moody 238-587. ------- HASTINGS. BUILDING ■ ““” “PRODUCTS ~ T “7 ' .......... i .i.......... <ia J STREET fiRAND » The Kalama/ix) Speedway opens the 1996 racing season this Saturday when the worlds fastest 3/8-mile paved oval hosts a full program of Super Late Models. Limited Late Models and Factory Stocks sanctioned by lhe NASCAR Winston Racing Series. Time trials will be at 4:30 p.m. and the first race will start at 7 p.m. Well over 100 race car drivers from all over Michigan and Indiana will be on hand, including defending champions Alamo's Mike VanSparrentak (Super Late Models). Mattawan's Rick Sexton (Limited Late Models) and Plainwell's Bill Shannon Jr. (Factory Slocks). Other past track champions expected to compete arc South Bend's Denny Nyari. Kalamazoo's Tom Marlin. Portage's Andy Bozell. Stephensville's Eddie Lee Payne. South Haven's Jim Burrows and Jeff Vochaska. Gun Lake's Bob Holley. Plainwell's Bob Curry. Bangor's Mike Zordan. Otsego's Roger Hensley and Hastings' Joe Bush. The Kalamazoo Speedway is located five minutes North of Kalamazoo at U.S. 131 and D Avenue. Regular admission prices will remain $9 for adults. $3 for kids ages 6­ 12 and kids under five are free. YMCA Plan. Said alteration, if approved, will change all, or a portion of, that property located North of Bond Street East of Michigan Avenue. South of Green Street and NAPA Giris 8341; Nashville Chiro 8143; yles-R-Us 75-49; Melaleuca Inc. }to49to; Outboard Inn 74-50; Mitcher-T I to-63 to; Hastings Bowl 59to-64to; Edward . Jones 58to-65to; Morrow Roofing 51-73; rveraide 45-79; Bob’s Grill 43-81; Stefano’s game at 6-6 during the late innings. Nicole Kirwin was credited with lhe pitching victory for Maple Valley. Maple Valley Coach Chris Ricketts said that his team "hit well and had some fielding lapses that let them (St. Philip) back into lhe game." Ricketts also praised the play of catcher Jenny Kuemple and thirdbaseman Tara Stewart. The Lions will host the Vikings from Lakewood lodav. Kalamazoo Speedway’s season opener scheduled Saturday Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 7240; Load Hogs 6848. Diehards 67to48to; R. Roaens 6749; Rebels 65-51: Holey Rollers 64-52; Thunder Alley 6^to-52to; Alley Cats 62-54; Fearsome 4 60-56. Misfits 58to-57to; Freemans 57-59; Rednecks 54-62; Beginners 53to-62to; Dynamites 49-67; Short N Sweet 49-63; Get Along Gang 48 to-67to; Friends 42-74; Tasmaniac’s 39to-76to. Womens High Games and Series - D Snyder 212-603; S Sanborn 203-581; K. Sutffin 187-519. M Snyder 188-516; D Van campen 193498; T. Huey 181495; D. Sieber 193491; D Lambeth 172483; V. Miller 167479; S. Snider 163433; D. Vickers 150408; J Highsmith 138-339; L. Barnum 192; M Manin 191; N. Taylor 171; M- Bowman 170; P. Miller 166; D. Krallman FM; M Westbrook 164 Mens High Games and Series — J. Bar­ num 216-609; C. Martin 214-576; M. Cross BOND Written comments will be received on the above request at 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Minutes of the hearing will be available for public inspection at said address. 31- phone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay ser­ The above hearing will be held on Wednesday. April 17. 1996. at 7:00 pm. at the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education office. 535 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. Michigan. Further information relative to this hearing may be obtained by calling Elizabeth Forbes. 616-945-9545. vices I-800-649-3777. extension 18. The Gty will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Gty Clerk (tele­ Everil G. Manshum Gty Clerk Signed: Thomas S. Mohler. Superintendent Dated: April 9.1996 Written comments will be received on the above request at 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of City Clerk, City Hall. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 11, 1996 Hastings High School announces honor roll for 3rd marking period i Seniors Hiith Honors (3.50-4.00) Robin Acker. Chns Allen. ’Jenae Bailey. Aaron Baker. Katherine Barvh. Craig Bowen. •Damian deGoa. Jenny Dukes. Shawn Elmer. ’Emily Hartman. Lynden Higgins. Shasta Horning. Kristopher Javor. Sharyn Kauffman. Stacy Larke. Sarah McKelvey. Sarah McKinney. Leslie Memman. Katie Metzger. Bradley Miller. Chris Norns. Apnl Prior. Robert Redburn. ’Lisa Reynolds. Aaron Schantz. Elcanorc Schroeder. Corey Seeber. Jeremy Shade. Kim Sloan. Elizabeth Slocum. Jessica Smith. ’Amber Snoeyink. Michael Slormes. Stacy Strouse. Carrie Varney. Julie Vos. ’Jennifer Welcher and Chiaki Yamaguchi. Honors 13.1Q-L49J Rebecca Abson. Rhiannon Bassett. Kelly Beilgraph. Teresa Brown. Pascal Bussmann, Brian Cotant. Cheryl Curtis, Rochelle Day. Rcnae Gutchess. David Henncy. Bctsie Keeler. Chad Keizer. Tammi Kelly. Paul Koutz. Sarah Lepak. Thomas Moore Jr., Brandy Ordiway. Thomas Pratt, Jenifer Quay. Kern Rugg. Angela Sarver. Deanna Sawyer. Jamie Scobey. Brian Seymour. Staci Simpson. Holly Thompson. Christa Wetzel and Wendi Wilson Honorable Mention (3.Q0-M9) Jarkko Airamaa. Rickey Argo. Ronny Barnes. Erinn Bechler. Matthew Birman. Patricia Blair. Meredith Cole. Dana Davis. Chad Greenfield. Joshua D Hill. Jeffrey Hunter. Fred Koning 111. Christy LaJoyc. Roy Miller. Camilla Park and Dean Replogic. Juniors High Honors (3,50-4.QH> Nicholas Adams. ’Michael Burghdoff. Melissa Chadderdon. ’Jillian Conrad. Melissa Craven. ’Andea Dreyer. Devan Endres. Jason Fuller. ’Martha Gibbons. ’Janette Jennings. Danielle Krepps. •Michael Krueger. Peter Lewis. ’Elizabeth Lincolnhol, ’Jason McCabe. ’Lisa McKay. Manda Meeth. ’Elena Mellen. Marisa Norris. ’Tamara Obreitcr. Teague O’Mara. Eric Soya. Rocky Wager. Justin Waters. Darcy Welton. Carrie Westra and Colecn Woods. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF PARK STREET AND RIDGE ROAD Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing In the City Hail Council Chamber?. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan on Monday. April 22.1 MB at 7JO p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of Ridge Road In Von Rais Addition No. 1 and 2 and lhe portion of Park Street located between Westfield Drive and Ridge Road in Von Reis Addition No. 2. as shown on the map below Honors (3,10-3.49) Staci? Beard. Elizabeth Benedict. Amanda Carr. Joshua Cook. Joshua Duits. Timothy Eggleston. Shauna Engelhard. Lisa Gardner. Jennifer Hayes. Josh F. Hill. Chad Howes. Casey King, Julie Krebs. Kristy Lambert. Jonathan Lawrence. Sarah Miles. Megan Pierce. Jennifer Schranz. Keri Schroeder. Becky Shorkey. Jodi Songer. Benjamin Spahr. Nick Thornton. Malanee Tossava. Jemd Velte. Alexander Voss. Katrina Waldren and Sossity Wolfe. Honorable Mention. iMfcW) Jason Bax. Jessica Christy. Angela Erway. Eric Greenfield. Stacey Martin. Cassandra Miller. Jennifer Newton. Teresa Swihart. Felicity White and Edward Youngs Sophomores High Honors 13.50-4,00) Amanda Adgafe. ’Casey Anderson. Julie Anthony. Jeff Arnett. ’Sarah Bellgraph. Michelle Bies. ’Carley Case. Andrew Courtright. Michelle Davis. Mylea deGoa. John DeWitt. ’Rachel Dreyer. Cheryl Gibbons. Summer Gillons. Philip Gole. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Banv County Board of Commissioners helo April 9, 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. The City will provide necessary reasonaL'e aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of lhe City of Hastings. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (telephone number 618-945-2468) or TOO call relay services 1 -800*49-3777 •Traci Heffelbower. Jennifer Lewis. ’Bess Lyons. Trisha McKeough. ‘Melissa Meaney. Rebecca Memman. Lindsey Micel. ‘Aleisha Miller. Melissa Moore. Angela New sled. Christopher Olmsted. ’Erika Ordiway. Kristen Piechnik. Kenneth Rose. Ryan Rude. Megan Schirmer. Patrick Shade. Charissa Shaw. Christopher Stafford. Angie Stull. Jonathan Swinkunas. Adam Taylor. Kathryn Thomas. Matthew Toburen. Eddie Vandermolen. Erica West. ’Danielle Wildem and ‘Katie Willison • NOTICE • Everil Q. Manshum There will be a public hearing concerning the proposed amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan on Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall, 520 W. South Street. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as singers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon ten (10) days notice to the County Administrator (948-4891) Honors (3.10-3.49) Mark Arens. James Bailey. Beau Barnum. Matthew Barnum. Amy Belson, Trixie Buskirk, Chad Campbell. Tye Casey. Lisa Cooklin. Stacey Duron. Joseph Edger. Adam Gee, Benjamin James. Lynnae Jones. David Koutz. Sarah LaJoye. Melissa Lancaster. Jason Laux. Eric McCarty. Emily Mead. Amber Mikolajczyk. Matthew Moore. Alyssa Morgan. Joshua Newton. Genna Nichols. Benjamin Potter. Julia Reges. Amy Robbe. Adam Silsbee. Tammy Smith. Lesley Thornton. Tennille Walter. Heidi Watson. Kaalherine Wood. James Yi. Kimberly Yoder and Rachel Young. Honorable Mention <3,00-3.091 Amy Coe. David Cole. Jeise Davij, Seth Doe. Cynthia Hayes. Joshua Nichols. Scan Parish. Canie Service. Elizabeth Sonsmilh and Katy Strouse. CENA’S First and second shifts, varied hours available, if not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification. Excellent employ­ ment opportunites tor individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.55 per hour. Classes start April 29 and end May 15. The first 6 days of class win be from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15 am until 3:00 pm. ff you are interested in taking this class, please coma to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before April 25. 1996. Applicants chosen to take the dass do not pay tor the class.No phone calls please. Thornapple Manor GET YOUR COPIES of Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom's Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Back Door Deli Terry's Tick Tock S&S Country Store Gun Lake — In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-O Shell In Nashville — South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Dennis Eagle. Nicole Earl. Sally Edger. Eno' Englchart. Sindi Flezkc. Kan Gregory. Ryan Hawbaker. Joey Hawkins. Kenneth Hoxworth. ’Andrea Larke. ’Michad Lipstraw. Houston Malone. Beauregard., Mason. Eric Meek. Bethany Miles. Kali* Miller. Stephen Moray. ’Allyson Morgam Luke Noieboom. David Parker. Andrea Pond. Paul Redburn. ’Amber Reid. Jamie Reid. Brooke Rizor. •Corey Sandusky. ScoQ Sawyer. Destiny Seeber. Erika Simpson. Todd Smith, Levi Solrnes. Amy Sosnger. Laura Storm. Steven Storrs. Amanda Strickland. ’Jonathan Siyf. Laura Thoma*. Micael Wank. Adam Whitney and Zachanah Woodley. Honan__ L3J&W) Sara Allcrding. Chen Baker. Megan Baker, William Blair. Jordan Brehm. Stephanie Donalds. Sara Fliearman. Erica Fulmer* Adam Furrow. Marc Haywood, Karen Herbstreith, Derek Johnson. Andrew Keller. Christina Lancaster. Anna Lewis. Suzanne Miller. Bryan Murphy. Bradford Myers, Michael Nystrom. Patricia Ochoa, Nickola^ Remley. Todd Schantz. Kristen Schlachter. Jonathon Selvig. Michael Sheehan, Sara Slagslad. James Storms and Joshua Warren..: Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) Jennifer Bergstrom. Danika Dorcyi Elizabeth Lonergan. Nicole Main. Karen Newton. Leslie Ockerman. Amanda Richiadit and Ronald Solrnes. J AlternatiYe__ Edua&lion__ __ Jlixh Honors (3.50-4,00) — John Belles. * •Indicates 4.00 grade point average Junior and Natalie (Webb) Cain* of Grand Rapids are thrilled to announce the arrival of another beautiful boy — Logan Feed, bom 6 lbs.. 14ft ozs. and 18ft inches long. He was delivered with God’s good grace imo our lov­ ing arms by midwife Sue Miller CNM oft Feb. 9, 1996 at Pipp Community Hospital in Plainwell. With big brother Joshua. 18 months, and many excited friends and family, we welcome him home. * BOY, Kameryn David, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 25 at 12:15 a.m. u> Melissa and Devin Kidder. Middleville! weighing 6 lbs . 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. I 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Ml 40058 EOE Hastings Freshmen High Honors (3.50-4,09) ; •Bethany Aametl. David Barnum. ’James* Beachnau. Angela Boger. ’Matthew Bradley.* Sarah Byington. Rebecca Carr. Alicia; Cooney, Joshua Dickinson. Jeffrey DoozanJ Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store BOY, Ethan Luke, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 29 at 2:18 a.m. to Luke and Renee Haywood, Hastings, weighing7 lbs., 4M ozs. and 21 inches long. ’ GIRL, Devin Rae, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 29 at 9:42 p.m. to Nicole JohnaoA and Jerry Hughes, Hastings, weighing 6 Ibsl, 13M ozs. and 19ft inches long. BOY, Brett Alwyn. bom at Pennock Hospital on March 30 at 5:02 p.m. to Jason Nicholas and Hollie Shepard, Middleville, weighing ? lbs., lift ozs. and 21ft inches long. BOY, Travis James, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 1 at 3:47 p.m. lo Robert! and Darrin Hoffman. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 5.5 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Sadie, bom at Pennock Hospital op April I at 2:58 p.m. to Sarah Van CampeM and Darren McKinstry of Hastings Jackson, weighing 6 lbs.. 14 ft ozs. and 20 in­ ches long. -.<• BOY, William Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 2 at 2:39 p.m. to William and Victoria Selby. Nashville, weighing lbs., ISM ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL, Laura Inez, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 3 at 2:56 p.m. to Allyson and Davit Shinavier. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 12 od% and 16 inches long. LEGAL. ‘ NOTICE: ______ ____ ;J In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) rue no. wxisjp-m. In the matter of Kathy Jo DeJong. Social Security No. 379-36-7615. TAKE NOTICE: On Wednetdoy Moy 1. 19*6 at 9:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hostings Michigan. before Hon. Richord H. Show Judge ot Probate, a hearing will bo held on the petition lor change ol name ol Kathy Jo DoJong to Kathy Jo Oesch This change ol nome i» not tought lor fraudulent intent. Kathy Jo De Jong 12573 W Shore Dr. Wayland. Ml (4/11) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 11, 1996 — Page 13 FINANCIAL C rumithni n> Middle school announces ‘Rising Stars’ Hastings Middle School has announced its "Rising Star" awards for the third marking period that ended March 22. The "Rising Star" award is presented to students who raise at least one academic sub­ ject grade while maintaining, now lowering all other core subject grades earned in the previous marking period. The award winners also must earn no incomplete or failing Mam 0. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co Do you need a money manager or broker? What’s the difference between a broker and a money manager ’ A ht. There is much confusion about who does what in the securities industry. While the labels may seem trivial, they're actually very important. Understanding the functions, responsibilities and costs associated with each type of financial professional is the first step in getting the service you want and need Basically, there arc three types of financial service groups • people who manage money (registered investment advisers); • people who recommend money managers (consultants); and • people who buy or sell securities (brokers). Registered investment advisers, or money managers, typically have one function: they manage investment portfolios for a fee. Pro­ fessional money managers include mutual funds, insurance companies, trust companies and independent money managers. Investors deposit money with these institutions and authorize the money managers to invest it at their descreuon. Money managers usually charge a fee for this service and pass on any investment expenses to the inveMor. The most well-known money managers arc mutual funds. Their functions and charges arc usually clearly defined and create little confusion. Insurance companies typically confine their investments to fixed or variable annuities and generally charge fees and commissions for managing money Trust companies, which are usually associated with banks, normally charge a fee for their services in addition to any charges associated with lhe investments. Independent money managers arc not necessarily affiliated with banks, insurance companies or mutual funds. Their only func­ tion is to manage portfolios of securities. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default bovtng been mode in the condition* of a certain Mortgage mode by Lewi* A. Bolton ond Jennifer L Bolton hutbond ond wife Woodham* Mortgage Corporation doted May 20. 1994 recorded Moy 24. 1994 Liber 605 Page 887 assigned to Traverse Mortgage Corporation by Assignment of Mortgage dated Moy 20. 1994 recorded May 24. 1994. in l.ber 605 Page 893 ond recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds for lhe County of Barry ond Stole of Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of thi* notice, for principal ond interest, the *wn of Fifth Three Thou*dond One Hundred Seventy Seven ond 33 100 ***($53 177 33) Dollars and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any port thereof whereby the power Of safe contained in said Mortgage ho* become operative. Now Therefore Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power oi sole contained in »oid Afar tgoge and in pursuance of the statute in »uch cose (wade and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole ol the premises therein described or to much thereof a* may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder of the Borry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings, and County of Barry Michigan that being the pface of holding the Circuit Court in and far *o.d County. on Moy 2. 1996. at 2 00 o clock m the after noon of said day ond said premises will be sold to pay the amount *o o» aforesotd then due on »o.d Mortgage together with 9.5% percent interest legal cost*. Attorney* fee* and also any taxes and eysurance that *a>d Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the dote of »oid sole, which said premise* are described m said Mortgage a* follows to-wit Lot 7 of Block IB of Eastern Addition to the City oc cording to the recorded plat thereof, a* recorded in Liber 1 of plot*, on poge 2. ’ The period of redemption will be six month* from date ol sole Dated March IB. 1996 JBAVERSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee Thomo* R. AI word Cunnmghom Dovrson Booby Roger* 8 Alword Atomeys far Mortgagee Busine** Address 413 $. Union P O Box 878 Traverse City. Ml 49685-0878 (4 18) grades lhe winners were: They sell no products, receive no commis sions and arc paid by fees from their clients. Independent money managers typically de­ pend on outside consultants to recommend them to clients. That leads us to the next financial services category, people who recommend money managers These are investment management consultants, and their job is to obtain clients and help them define investment goals, establish investment strategics and balance nsk and reward. They develop the plan Then they refer the client to a money manager who carries out the plan by making investments. Investment management consultants are compensated in various ways. In some way. however, it affects the total return on the investment. Therefore, it is vital to ask and understand how each member of the con­ sulting team is compensated before entering into an agreement. While some larger investors can afford the services of private money mangers and invest­ ment management consultants, the needs of most individual investors can be met by the people who sell investments. They go by a variety of names: investment representative, financial-services professional, registered representative, broker. They are paid by com­ missions on the investments their clients buy. Don't worry if you sometimes refer to your broker as a money manager. Making a mistake with someone's title is OK. But mak­ ing a mistake by choosing the wrong type of Financial professional is not. Be sure you get — and pay for — only the services you need Sixth grade Amy Abbott. Noah Angeletti. Hilary Ap­ pleby. Darrell Bamum. Julianna Benedict. Erin Bradley, Carl Caldwell. Joshua Cle­ venger. Courtney Colvin. Scott Conrad, Brandy Eascy. Carl Furrow. Nocmi Garza. Thomas Gicseler, Tasha Hall, Keith Hen­ ning. Troy Hill. David Hoaglin. Janna Jack­ son. Joseph Keller, Jonathan Kendall, Ben Ko sbar. Tiffany Kosbar. Heather Krebs. Molly Kruko, Victoria Mahmal. Andrew Miller. David Ockerman. Benjamin Olmsted, Jennifer Purdum. Adam Reil. Christopher The WoodlAnd Aerie No. 3782 of the Fra­ ternal Order of Eagles will have a ””55 Alive” defensive driving class from 9:30 a m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday. April 22, and Wednesday. April 24. The "55 Alive” classes are put together by a traned instructor from the American Asso­ ciation of Retired Persons (AARP). who seeks out sponsoring organizations to help enroll a class of not fewer than 12 and no more than 24 particiapants. The class fee is $8. which covers the cost of materials. The Woodland Eagles will provide space at their facility at 125 N. Main St.. Woodland. The classes will break for an hour lunch The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. C|ose Change O The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan has announced the return of U.S. Department of Agriculture surplus food distributions next month. The distributions were halted about a year ago because of federal budget cuts. Dorothy Qci^knts, CAA coordinator, said another distribution may be held in August. However, there likely are to be fewer distri­ butions sites than in lhe past. f SOA99 w 8g § kN MASSAGE ho wonderfti way to melt awoy the stress and achy muscles mat come from woriang. WEnniaiNCKr IWMMNIAIK. iSMnOw Mang. 1/2mcmM8oOy Msioge HI I )I<1 N 1 HOJ M 8oO» Manage Commission on Aging. Lunch al the club will cost $1 for those age 60 and older and $3.50 for participant be­ tween 50 and 59. ”55 Alive” is a nationwide program offered by the AARP. Topics such as how medica­ tion affects reaction time, new rules of the road and the effects of aging eyes on driving skills all will be covered. Senior citizens who complete the class will receive a completion card. Some insur­ ance companies are offering discounts on in­ Products available will include applesauce, northern beans, macaroni, peaches, peanut butter and rice. They will be available on a First-come. First-served basis. Recipients may sign a one-time-only form that will be provided on the day of the distri­ bution. For more information, call the Hastings CAA office at 948-4260. surancc rates for successfully Finishing the course. To register for the classes, call the Wood­ land Eagles Monday, Wedmesday or Friday between 10:30 a.m. and I p.m. at 367-4041. Participants also may register by calling the Commission on Aging at 948-4856 or Bob or Kay Leonard at (517) 649-8552. ANNIVERSARY continued from pege 6 paign Medal The last was the Purple Heart. Local veterans from Chapter 329 wanted lo "keep Austin's memory alive" in the community, and asked for permission to name their chapter after the commander. .They officially became lhe Ellis E Austin Chapter in 1990. Since then they have been responsible for placing signs dedicated to Austin on a bridge just outside of the village crossing the Thomapple River. They were dedicated during special services on Veterans Day 1995. The group has spent considerable time over the past few months planning this parade and cermony, and hopes lo see large community participation in the event. Anyone with ’■qteltions concerning t* parade can contact Chapter President Tom Williams or Public Relations Director Kelly Jo Williams at 726-0236. April 22-26, 1996 > I VISIT PACKAGES ALSO AVAILABLE NOTWEMIIIGA Cunningham. Carolyn DeWitt. Jon Duflo. John Eggers. Amy Forman. Stephen Gamer, Molli Garrett. Kevin Gerlinger. William Gicseler. Callie Girrbach. Amiee Hawbaker. LeRoy Hill. Susan Hubbard. Lindsey Karas. Joseph Manin. Justin Manisius. Christie McCarty. Melinda Meaney. Allen Miler. Andrew Misak. Antosia Myers. Alexander Needham. Jennelle Nichols. Curtis Norris. Jeremy Peake. Matthew Peake. Letcia Pen­ nington. Laura Piechnik, Linsay Raji, Randy Reed. Joshua Reil. Andrew Safie, Lacey Sanders. Jessica Shafer. Isaac Solrnes, Andrew Soya. Samuel Stafford. Nick Steele. Jason Stickney. Robert Swiatek. Tabatha Walker. Brandon Willard. Adam Winegar and Mary Wright. Secretaries’ Week Get a GREAT TRN ot Your Convenience Sign up for 10 VISITS ANYTIME ONLY both days. Participants may go to a nearby restaurant or luch will be available at the Eagles Club, through the Barry County Surplus food distributions will return next month ONE WEEK ONLY thru 4/16/96, ONE MONTH UNLIMITED........ Seventh grade Cassandra Ames. Andrew Anger. Bethany Aspinall. JoAnn Bailey. Bnanne Beach. An­ drew Bcnmngficld. Adam Branch. Dara Car­ penter. Diane Eerdmans. Travis Eldred. Joseph Fish. Kala Fnddlc. Don Gonsalves. Michael Hewitt. Heather Hinckley. Amanda Hoffman. Roselec Hostetler, Wendi Hughes. Justin Jacobs. Amber Jenks. Leland Jen­ nings. Kim Karmes, Brandy Kenyon. Jason Kopf, Rachel MacKenzie. Amanda Markley. Kara McKeough, Daniel McKinney. Danielle Medeiros. Justin Miller. Travis Milleson, Sarah Murphy. Benjamin NewMed. Matthew Norris, Becky Notcboom. Lu­ cas Overmire. Rhonda Pennepacker. Jessica Potter, Nicole Richardson. Katherine Rogers. Adam Schantz. Karey Schlachter. Gregory Seeber. Kristie Snell. Angela Swiatek. Danielle Swift. Fred Thomas. Nic­ hole Tibble. Amber Travis. Lindsay VanAman. Jessie Waller. Nichole Warner. Isaac Weeks and Sara Williams. Eighth grade Christy Anderson. Joshua Angoli, Joe Bekker, Scott Billings. Caleb Bolthouse. Bracken Burd. Marie Carpenter. Melissa ‘55 Alive driving classes set for seniors - STOCKS —2’/. AT&T 60'/a -21/. 53’/. Ameritech -1’/. 67’/. Anheuser-Busch -3'/. Chrysler 61 '/a CMS Energy 29’/. —1’/a er/. -2'/. Coca Cola 89>/< + 2’A Dow Chemical —'It 83'/. exxon 15’/a + 'lt Family Dollar 35’/. —'It Ford —’It General Motors 54’/. TCF Financial 35’/. -2 — Hastings Mfg. 23’/. + »/a IBM 118'/. -’It JCPenney 48’/. Johnson & Johnson 91 'It -3’/. 9'1. + '/• Kmart Kellogg Company 74 —1 McDonald's 47'/. —2'lt Sears + 'lt 48 Southeast Mich. Gas 17'/2 + 'lt — Spartan Motors 7’/. Upjohn 38'/i -3 Gold 397.50 + 3.55 Silver 5.46 -.05 Dow Jones 5560.41 —111.27 Volume 421.000.000 Rcmley. Lindsey Service. Joseph Shaeffer. Mary Sims. Kevin Stickney . Jessica Storm. Nicholas Tay lor. Jonathan Thompson. Tyler Tossava. Ashley Travis. David Wilson. Car­ olyn Woody and David Wnght 5S! 10.00 15.00 40.00 Bosses — Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the... Banner Secretaries Contest Three names will be drawn and those three will receive valuable prizes from local merchants including: • Barlow Florist and Christian Bookstore • Bosley Pharmacy • JCPenney • Hodges Jewelry • Arby’s • Felpausch • McDonald’s of Hastings • County Seat • Gilmore Jewelers • ICS Travel • King’s Music Center Hastings Chrysler Mexican Connexion Names will he announced in the April 25 issue of the Banner. ‘5.00 OFFoMWolAaylcotRMigloaNdkwOX) PFDICUM ’84.99 HOT OIL MANICURE ’11.00 HAND DIP *3.99 Cal foe an appointment today1 it's against the law. So if you don't want a ticket, buckle up. Or. you could become broke in more ways t han one. IWCMUlEMNiLOTFIMANMNT. ROflMJAKnEI HAIRDESICNERS Open 6 days a week Mon -Fri 8 to 8: Sat. 8 to 4 Wak-lns Welcome ______ ___ 112 E. COURT ST.. HASTINGS 3E9-S 948-8767 3 Mail or fax us your secretary’s name by Monday. April 22. Secretary Name_____________________________ _______ Boss Name _-------------------------------------------------------- • Company________________________________________ Telephone------------------------------------------------------------ Fax Number 945-5192 BANNER. 1952 N. Broadway P 0. Bo. 188 Hailing., Mt 49058 —or FAX lo 945-5192 —or DROP OFF al the Banner office �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 11. 1996 Court administrator sometimes confused with a judge by Karen Mauck Stpff Writer During television coverage of a recent ju­ venile cave. Robert Nida was referred to as a judge He is used lo that incorrect title, saving some people in town also call him a judge ‘There is confusion whether to call me lodge.’ referee’ or mister."’ he said While Nida does sit on lhe bench for some cases, he is not a judge He is lhe adminis­ trate* for the Probate Court, and his job en­ tails being a referee for the juvenile court. Nida has been a court administrator in Barry County since 1974 He has worked under three judges: Judge Phillip Mitchell. Judge Richard Loughenn. and Judge Richard Shaw. Before coming to Barry County, he spent four years with the Allegan County juvenile court. The court has undergone some change since Nida began working. The Probate Court and Juvenile Court merged under the Probate Court name. Now. as Barry County undergoes a reform as lhe state model, the name of Probate Court has been changed to the Family Division. Nida's j<»b remains the same He understands how some people could confuse him for a judge, but there arc differ­ ences between a court referee and a judge. Nida said while lhe referee takes some of the case load off the judge, a referee has limited authority in the court. He car. b-ar the first rounds of cases, such as preliminary hearings and requests for custody changes. The referee Plan your Spring Garage Sale NOW! Advertise it in the Banner Classifieds! The Banner is no< publishing court news this week due lo a recess in the court's schedule. Motion day in Circuit Court was no< held last week because of spring break. Court News will return next week in lhe Banner. Court news has recess Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 b or Reni liu\inew Services \nliquis FOR RENT: Hoose in Hast­ ings. 2 bedroom, could be 3, $550 a month. 945-5072. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidalion•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can hclpl’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-SOO-968-2221 Free consultation. GREENVILLE ANTIQUE CENTER, one of the largest antique centers in Michigan, open 7 days. 5 floors, 70 quality dealers. 616-754-5540 Real b'state MONEY TALKS! Don’t wail for the spring rush to get pre­ approved financing to buy the home you’ve always wanted. Call today 616-945-0299 Recreation SPRING INTO SPRING! with all lhe comforts of home. 29' Royal Diamond travel trailer, like new condition, loaded, $6,000 OBO. 948 2534 SHIMMING POOLS Home owners Wanted!!! KAYAK POOLS is seeking demo home­ sites to display its new mainte­ nance free KAYAK POOL. Save thousands of $$$ with this unique opportunity. CALL NOW!!! 1-80C-9-KA YAK-9. Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM, INC, 08988 35th St, Gobles, MI 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056, days: (616) 624-6215, evenings._________ ??FUND RAISING?/ Need money fast? I have a perfect easy plan to help your non-profit organization earn big bucks! Cal) Rita 616-945-3392 now! PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. bor Sale BEAUTIFUL DAYBED white enamel and porcelain accents, includes trundle bed underneath with mattress. 1 week old, cost $675 new, asking $250. 1-517-699-4148______________ BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTLRPEDIC firm mattress set with frame, 1 month old. Cost S850.00. Must sell! $250.00. 1-517-699-2251 BEDROOM OUTFIT, BEAU­ TIFUL OAK FINISH (built very solid) includes two night stands, headboard, dresser, chest & Queen size mattress set. “3 months old". Cost $1,250, asking $300. 1-517-699-4148 FOR SALE: Bullet Golf Clubs, three through pitching wedge. Also three and five wood, left hand clubs, great shape. Ready for golf season. Asking $275. 616-945-9747 ________________ FOR SALE: If you want to get in shape for the summer, this is (or you! "Body By Jake” firm (lex excrise workout bench, comes with workout excrise bands and workout video tape and a excellent workout excrise guide. Excellent condition, price $135 firm Call 517-852-9090 before 5pm Only interested ones cal! FOR SALE: LAND CONTRACT ON long estab­ lished business. Excellent payment record, 10.5% interest Would like io cash out for retire­ ment 945-4745_____________ S E R T A KING SIZE MATTRESS SET “Luxury Firm” includes deluxe frame 2 months old cost over Si.300 new, sacrifice, $300. I-517-676-6414 b'or Sale Automotive ’92 CHEVY 4x4 Loaded, excel­ lent condition. 43,000 miles, $12,900 OBO. Days 948-8723 after 5pm. 948-3933_________ CHEVY 305 V-8 after market cam, tow miles. Also 1973 Char­ ger, no motor. Call after 4pm 948-3997 \altonal \ds $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026, exL 1400 (24 Hrs.)________________________ CABLE INSTALLERS - To $1500/Wk ♦ Great benefits! Entry Level! No layoffs! Major Co.! Start now! 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee_________________ GARBAGE TRUCK DRIV­ ER -To $14/Hr. start ♦ great benefits! (Dumpster pickup) Entry Level! Start Now! 616-949-2424. Jobline Fee. POST OFFICE JOBS-To 33,000/Yr ♦ Benefits. Entry Level! Hiring now! 616-949-2424 JobUne Fee I hank You SINCERE THANKS to all of you for the great support our family has received during this very difficult lime. Your food, cards, calls and kind words of encouragement have sustained us these past weeks. Please know that Fred quietly passed away after a wonderful day golfing, lunch with friends and watching a John Wayne movie. That would have been his wish. How fortunate I am to have such a caring family and wonderful friends. God Bless you all. Warmly, Pat Markle In Memonant IN MEMORIAM I write this in remembrance of Lisa Kay Rodriguez, with thoughts from Dad. Tia and Ryan. It has been one year this April 8. 1996 since Lisa "left” us. You left unexpectedly. No one had the chance to say good bye. And for me, the chance to let you know my feelings for you. I want you to know that I did, and still do care. Ryan and 1 both miss you in many ways; ways you would never know. You and your special Liu “fire" arc thought of often and forever will be. And from Dad... To Dad you were his world, his time, his thoughts, his love all centered around you. Dad docs not know what to let you know because he (cels loo much. To pul it simply, you are gone and he misses you. He (cels anger, sadness, loneliness, mnfusion. pain... and happiness. Happiness because he had lhe chance lo feel true tove, and that's something not everyone experiences throughout their lifetime. Dad talks to you every day, Liu. I hope you can hear him. We all miss you... You’ll live forever in our hearts & souls. Dad, Tia A Ryan Garage Salt AUNT ELLEN BELIEVES: There’s a destiny that makes us brothers. None goes his way alone. All that we pul into the lives of others comes back into our own." Maybe that’s why Aunt Ellen's Attic is such a great place to go. Delton M-43. 623-8900 Help Wanted A.G.S.L. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for a full time aircraft ground handler, $530 per hour plus benefits. Apply at 5500 44th St.. Kent County Airport, 8am to 5pm. 616-956-0924________________ ASAP BABYSITTER NEEDED! for 2 possibly 3 school age kids, walking distance to Northeastern School. Call 945-4372 after 4:30pm for details.______________________ BA3YSITTER/NANNY NEEDED IN my home 1st shift, M-F, $120 a week. 671-5689 after 5______________________ CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY. Direct care staff for 6 bed MR/AIS home. Must be 18 or older, and have a Michigan driven license with less than 6 points. 945-9613____________ CONCERNED ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT??? Want to make a difference in our world AND make some awesome money too? Give us a call at 945-4974. “Solutions today for a better tomorrow".____________ DON’T WORK TO MAKE SOMEONE ELSE RICH, work to make yourself rich! Join our team as part of a multi­ million dollar company that is breaking all income records to dale. 945-4974. Your future begins today!_______________ GENERAL HELP Battle Creek company now filling several vanous positions. No experience. Start immediately. Great work environment. 616-964-9253 E.O.E. HELP WANTED: Adult foster care on Wednesday and Friday’s, 6.25/hr. Call 616-948-9433_______________ JOBS, JOBS, JOBS S8.75-9.25/HR. Easy work, local area, flexible hours, no experience necessary. 1-809-474-4291 Ext 564 inti Id toll_________________________ PART TIME NANNY wanted two weekends per month and some evenings. Call 623-3708 TELLER: State Employees Credit Union seeks a part time teller for our Hastings Branch. Cash handling and/or Customer Service experience is required. Previous teller experience is preferred. $7.24 per hour or higher, depending on experi­ ence. We offer a competitive benefits package. Please send resume to: State Employees Credit Union, Attention Human Resources, 501 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing Ml. 48933 EO.E______________________ TYPIST-TYPESETTER. J-AD Graphics is seeking some­ one to operate Macintosh. Must have good typing skills, typeset­ ting skills preferred, immediate opening, full benefits, 401K. Call 945-9554 or drop by to fill out an application. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml. then decides if lhe case needs lo go before and judge and he handled formally, or it an arrangement can be made by him informally. He can also hear and make decisions about some juvenile misdemeanor actions Nida acts a referee in place of lhe judge His decisions are only recommendations. and any decisions he comes to are ultimately ap­ proved and signed by the judge "1 am a representative of the court when I sit on the bench." he said. "The judge signs the final orders." He said lhe judge can change Nida's rec­ ommended decision, if be comes to a differ­ ent conclusion or lhe decision does not have legal grounds. "Il provides checks and balances.” Nida said. As a referee. Nida said he decides whether to proceed with a case, dismiss it. or send it to the judge In the past, the judge only heard between 20 and 30 percent of the pro­ bate and juvenile court cases, but that num­ ber is now around 45 percent. Nida said. By policy, lhe judge hears and decides the more senous cases, such as those involving Ickmv crimes or repeat offenses Nida said many of the cases brought into the probate court arc minor, and involve such problems as truancy, curfew violations, runaways and incorrigiblity. Police Beat: Woodland area stop signs stolen Twelve slop signs were reported stolen from around the Woodland area over the weekend The signs were taken sometime between Friday night. April 5. and Saturday morning. April 6. according to the Michigan State Police in Hastings. The Barry County Road Commission reported the signs missing. The signs, which cost $19.55 a piece, were taken from nine intersections. Signs are missing from lhe following locations: Barnum and Martin, two signs. Barnum and Wellman, two signs. Barnum and Vchc. two si^ns. Barnum and Woodland, two signs. Davenport and Woodland, one sign. Davenport and Martin, one sign. Jordan Road and Wellman, one sign Brown and Maple, one sign. Becker and Woodland, one sign. The signs will cost a total of $234.60 to replace, not including installation, lhe state police said. Larceny charges could be filed, but lhe State Police have no suspects. The incidents remain under investigation. Anyone with information about the stop sign thefts is asked to call the Stale Police. Four injured in accident Four people were injured after two vehicles collided on a slippery road Sunday. A Ford pick up driven by Alfredo Smith. 35, of Kentwood was struck by a car driven by a Richland woman about 3:40 p.m. Sunday. April 7. Smith, who was northbound on Norris near Wildwood, lost control of his truck on a wet portion of the road, according to the Michigan State Police in Hastings. • Smith's truck ventured over the center line twice before it was struck by a Chevrolet Celebrity driven by Marykay Olkowski. 36. of Richland. The collision caused Smith’s truck to spin counterclockwise and strike Olkowski’s car again, this time from behind. Olkowski and her two passengers. Danielle Olkowski, II. and Gabrielle Olkowski, 13, were transported lo Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Smith was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. All were treated and released. Smith was cited for hazardous driving, state police said. Battle Creek man arrested twice A Battle Creek man was arrested last week after taking off his clothes in public in Nashvil'c, and again two days later for trespassing. Keith Dahlberg, 59. was arraigned on charges of being a disorderly person and indecent exposure after stripping his clothes from the waist down and urinating in public about 3:25 a.m. Thursday. April 4. Nashville Police Chief Jim Falk said he urinated on Main Street, then went into the Hastings City Bank ATM lobby, where he was arrested. Dahlberg was arrested again Saturday night. April 6. this time by Hastings City Police. Police had received complaints from the Movie Outpost and McDonald's that he was harassing customers, asking for food and money Police contacted Dahlberg when he entered the Movie Outpost a second lime. After employees told him to leave the building, police told him he would be arrested if he entered the store again. At that point. Dahlberg turned around and re-entered the store. Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver said the man possibly wanted a place to spend the night. Dahlberg was arrested and charged with trespassing in the Hastings incident. He was released on a $100 bond. Teen shows ‘gun’ to child The Michigan State Police in Hastings are investigating an Orangeville teen after she pulled a fake gun on another girl. The 13-year-old girl showed what looked like a gun to a 9-year-old girl Monday. April 8, m Orangeville. The item was a cigarette lighter shaped as a gun. State Police said charges may be filed because the younger girl did not know the gun was not real. Names of the girls have not been released. Three arrested at traffic stop What started out as a routine stop for a broken headlight resulted in three people getting arrested last month. The Barry County Sheriffs Department reported the arrest of three Martin people March 30 for charges including drunk driving, obstructing police, assault and malicious destruction of police property. The 28-year-old male driver of a pickup was pulled over about 2 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, for having a broken headlight. After the man pulled over and before the deputies could approach his pickup, a 27-ycar-old woman from a another car got into lhe driver’s seat and proceeded to tell lhe deputies she was driving, according to the Sheriffs Department. The man was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor and resisting and obstructing a police officer. The woman was arrested for resisting and obstructing police and malicious destruction of police property. While police talked with man. she allegedly yelled and called the police names, then approached the police when she was told to slay in the car. After her arrest she allegedly tore padding out of the back seat of lhe police car and kicked one of the deputies. A third man. 25. also was arrested for resisting and obstructing police. He was a passenger in lhe woman s car. and was arrested after he got out of the car and took his wallet back from police after being told not to. Names have not been released because they have not been arraigned. Robert Nida Most Probate crimes are misdemeanors by Karen Mauck Staff Writer As a referee for the Barry County Family Division Court. Robert Nida hears many of the misdemeanor cases involving juveniles. He can also conduct preliminary hearings for other cases, such as felony charges, before sending the case to the judge. He ha. seen a rise in many types of cases involving juveniles in the county. Nida said many of the top offenses from last year involved misdemeanors, which he hears. These involve assaultive behavior, shoplifting, tobacco possession, malicious destruction of property and traffic offenses. Other crimes which the court saw a lot of in 1995 were felonies, which are handled by Judge Richard Shaw Such crimes include breaking and entering and sexual assault. Nida said while breaking and enterings seem to be declining, the number of misdemeanors was in the rise in 1996. The rising numbers cause Nida concern. Assaultive behavior is on the rise among juveniles. He said this is mainly a result of domestic violence, with cases involving children hitting their siblings or even their parents. Charges against minors for possessing tobacco products is also in the rise. Nida said this is partly because schools are cracking down on smokers, and partly because of a new state law. In the past, those under 18 could be cited for smoking, but now just possessing tobacco could bring charges. Nida said if a teenager is caught with a can of snuff in his back pocket, even if he is not using it. he could be charged. Shoplifting has been rising steadily over the last three years. Nida said, and take up most of the court’s time. It’s a growing concern." he said. Traffic misdemeanors are also nsing. from driving without a license to the new zero tolerance underage drinking law. Nida said the increase does not mean the children are getting into ore trouble. Some of the increase can be attributed to lhe population shifts from more urban areas. The population shift brings in more juveniles to the county, including more juveniles with prior records. I I Man threatens wife with knife A Hastings man was arrested Saturday night for threatening his wife with a large knife. The man. whose name has not been released pending arraignment, was arrested by Hastings City Police April 6 for felonious assault. A warrant has been issued for the man. with a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Hastings City Police said the man got into a verbal argument with his wife over cigarette smoking, then threw her to the floor and began to choke her. She picked up a small steak knife in self defense, and the man picked up a knife with a blade eight to 10 inches long, police said. The man made threatening moves toward the woman with the knife, police said. She was not injured by the knife, but had marks on her neck and a swollen lip. State Police get new crusiers The Michigan State Police al the Hastings post recently added two new police cruisers to their fleet. The new cars are 1996 Ford Crown Victorias They replace two Chevrolet Caprices Sgt. Terry Bain said the older cars were replaced due to wear and tear. One car had in excess of 80.000 miles and another was damaged in an accident during lhe winter. A third car with high mileage also will be replaced in the coming month. Bain said the new cars are Ford products because GM stopped making the police package. The new cars have a slightly different look than the older cruisers, with black bumpers. Not getting your child all his shots is like leaving him out here alone. At least II shots In two I low sure art- you? QiM-sliorts? (.all l -MHI-232 252’2 U S Depjm-wnt at HsxflTi antf Human Serrcat � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-04-18.pdf e63520027b6cb89231f9d3d4259f7186 PDF Text Text HAL.-fiua Middleville host for MML meeting Rep. Ehlers talks about the budget lc.*3 Spring sports start strong See Page 12 See Page 3 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/30, W C-3 Hastings FuCltcLtbrjr. 121 S. Church St. Hastings, Hl no i mvjo THURSDAY. APRIL 18. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 9 News Briefs Host agreement hearing postponed A public hearing on the solid waste host agreement between Barry County and Hastings Sanitary Service has been reaceduled from 7 p.m. Wednesday. April 17. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. May 8. in the Hastings High School lecture hall. Copies of the host agreement and a proposed amendment to the solid waste plan are available for public inspection at all county libraries, township halls, vdape halls, the county clerk’s office amf the heakh department Spring Music Fest sot for Saturday The Barry County chapter of the Americas Red Crass will have its first annual Spring Music Festival Saturday afternoon and evening at the Barry Expo Oeser. The afternoon pan of the festival, from noon to 5 p.m.. will be familyorieeled entertainment with seven groups performing from 30 to 45 minuses each. The evening will be a dance adults iTitoi nimg m me anemoon wruu oe die Lakewood Jazz Band at noon. Dulcimer Friends at 12:45 p.m.. Tam­ my Jo Richardson at 1:30. Country Str­ ings at 2:15. Memory Lane at 3 p.m.. Mary and Otis Hermenitt at 3:45. and the Ringo Swingos dance group at 4:30. During the evening, starting at 8 p.m.. Joe Lajoye and Les Jazz will perform for adult dancing, as will the rock band N^ht Wind. No one under 21 wtll be ad­ mitted far the evening’s festivities. For more information, call the Red Crass office al 945-3122. MADD plans tree planting ceremony The Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving will have its sixth annual tree planting ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27. in the historic village area of Chariton Park. The “Living Memorial and Hope Ceremony” will be part of National Crime Victims Week April 21-27. la case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the park’s church. There is no charge and the public is welcome toi attend. For more information, call the Barry County MADD chapter at 948-3388 or 765-5322. Truman-Johnson dinner Saturday Stale Rep. Ed LaForge will be guest speaker at the Barry County Democratic Party’s annual Truman-Johnson dinner Saturday. April 20. at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall in Hastings. LaForge. a Democratic state legislator in the 60th District from the Kalamazoo area, is perhaps best known here as a candidate for State Senate in 1990 against Jack Welborn in the 13<h District. LaForge was a Kalamazoo City Com­ missioner from 1981 to 1991 and was elected to the State Legislature in November 1994. He serves on the Con­ servation. Environment and Great Lakes. Human Resources and Labor and Urban Policy committees in the Michigan House. He is a self-empk»ycd plumber and formerly was a nurse, graduating from the Bronson Hospital School of Nursing m 1977. A resident of Kalama/txi since 1948. he and his wife have eight grown children. For more information or for tickets to the dinner, call 945-2791 or 945-3345. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 ANNER PRICE 25* Charges against grant writer won’t be pursued by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office has decided not to pursue charges against Small Government Consultants after a citizen complained the grant-writing agency may have attempted fraud on the county. In a report recently released by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Prosecutor Dale Crowley said he was not issuing charges against SGC because no laws were broken. George Hubka of Nashville had asked the Sheriffs Department to investigate the agreement between SGC and the County Board of Commissioners, because SGC had not filed "doing business as" paperwork be­ fore the contract was ratified and that may have constituted fraud. The board on Jan. 23 approved the contract with SGC to find and write grants for the county. The Lansing firm did not file its do­ ing business as papers until Feb. 2. The consulting firm was paid $24,000. and will get a percentage of each grant it obtains for the county. Failure to file under an Assumed Name Statute is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $100. The statute is in place to provide a method for the public to ascertain the true identity of a business and prevent unfair competition, among other things. In a letter to Sheriff Stephen DeBoer, the prosecutor said the board members knew who they were dealing with. "It is my understanding the Barry County Board of Commissioners knew who the owners and operators of Small Government Consultants were; that (Craig) Starkweather (the owner) in fact filed or caused to be filed an assumed name certificate shortly after the county board signed it; failure to file the cer­ tificate in a timely manner was uninten­ tional." he said. "It would not be an appro­ priate use of criminal justice resources to pursue this matter as a criminal complaint." Crowley’s letter also stated the complaint was not under his jurisdiction. "Furthermore, while certain individuals have raised the concern regarding the wisdom of the contract... that issue is a political question reserved to the Board of Commis­ sioners," he said. School board awards contracts, sets millage by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education Monday voted unanimously to award construction contracts in the amount of $2 million, and to purchase three used buses and two new ones. Board members also confirmed that they will put an 0.5554 mill request for operational millage on the June 10 annual school election ballot. A similar request for operational millage was on a Sept 25 bond request and rejected However, voters approved $21 million in bonds for renovations and additions to the schools. A bond request for $21 million in renovations, additions and a new elementary building was approved last September, but a similar request for operational millage was rejected then by voters. The construction contracts awarded arc for the current phase of additions and renovations being done at Central Elementary and the Hastings Middle School. The work to be done, the company approved for the work, followed by the costs are: • Roofing by Modern Roofing, Dorr. $121,692; • Interior glass by Commercial Glass and Glazing. $45,151; • General trades by Carrier Construction. Hickory Comers. $367,650; • Interior trades. Ritscma Associates. Kalamazoo. $213. 255; • Flooring by Bouma Corp.. Grand Rapids. $224250; • Gym flooring by Bay Area Interiors. Grand Rapids, $42,758; • Painting by Thomapple Painting. Cloverdale. $73,688; • Lockers by Lyon Metal Products. Grand Rapids. $32,688; • Mechanical. West Michigan Plumbing and Heating, Richland. $839,300; • Electrical work by Buist Electric, Byron Center. $677,905. • Operable partitions. Partition Systems, Grand Rapids. $90,000. • Contracts for the furnishings at Hastings Middle School were awarded to the Beckley Cardy Group of Mansfield, Ohio, for $69,346.60 and to the Valley Division School Specialty Co. of Appleton, Wise., for a cost of $4,525.30. Also, a new Cleaver-Brooks boiler from Dean Boiler and Burner Service of Grand Rapids will be purchased for Pleasantvicw Elementary for a cost of $24,768. including installation. Approved, but not part of the bond, was routine repair of some of the boys* and girls' bathrooms at the high school for $17,228, and renovation of Johnson Field for $75. 669. Also, lockers in the office corridor of the Hastings Middle School will be replaced by Page Hardware Supply of Wyoming, for $13,936, with an alternate bid of $1,385 for combination locks. The three used buses will be supplied by Hoekstra Truck Equipment of Grand Rapids for $29,850 each New Bluebird bodies will come from Squires School and Commercial Equipment in Eaton Rapids at a cost of $16,00.3 each. See SCHOOLS, Page 16 Springing to life New life on the farm is a common occurrence in the spring and things are no differ­ ent at the home of Kathy (pictured) and Rob Trax of Coats Grove Road near Hastings. At exactly one week old. little Romney/Cheviot lamb 'Charlie" went out to pasture Wednesday, never far from the watchful eye of his mother, Iris, a North Country Cheviot ewe Court denies rezoning appeal on dealership by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The stale Court of Appeals denied an ap­ peal made by Hastings residents against the county over a zoning ordinance. The Michigan Court of Appeals, in an April 9 unpublished statement, affirmed the Barry County Circuit Court's decision ?nd dismissed the appeal brought by Elden Snellenbargcr, Nancy Shcllcnbargcr and Ronald Hinkle. The three had filed suit in 1994 against Barry County, the Planning Commission and Timco Land for approving the rezoning of land in Carlton Township for a John Deere dealership. The land was rezoned from an agriculture district to a heavy commercial district. Timco Land is the company that owns Fillmore Equipment Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster, after lifting a restraining order stopping commer­ cial development, found the Planning Com­ mission acted properly in rezoning the land. Fillmore Equipment was built and has operated on the land since February 1995. The three filed the suit with the Court of Appeals, asking it to invalidate and reverse the judges' decision. They claimed Judge Shuster improperly granted a summary dis­ position based on defective affidavits and in­ adequate informatior. that the judge failed to address their procedural violation issues and that the judge had a personal bias against them. The Court of Appeals unanimously agreed the plaintiffs failed to exhaust their adminis­ trative remedies and dismissed their case. They did not appeal to the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals before going to the Circuit Court. Unless challenging the con­ stitutionality or facial validity of a zoning ordinance, a party must exhaust al! nonfutile administrative remedies before the case is ripe for review." the Court of Appeals said. Appeals Court Judges Henry William Saad. Marilyn Kelly and Joel P. Hoekstra also said the plaintiffs lacked standing to bring the appeal. They said one must be ag­ grieved to appeal the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals, and to be aggrieved the property owner must have "suffered special damage different from similarly situated owners." Complaint versus hospital dismissed Rehearsing for a song they sang to the Hastings Board of Education Monday are Pat Withams students: (first row. from left) Jesse Cash, Clay Augustine. Robbie Cady. Kenneth Quick. A.J. Tassos. Jon Mahmat, Colby Wise, (second row) Tara Pleshe. Amy Maddix. Megan McClelland. Bobby Wood. Jeremy Rogers. Jake Leonard. Nick Place. Cody Caldwell, (third row) Jaimie Love. Josh Bax. Owen Anderson and Kelsey London The Michigan Department of Slate has dismissed a Hastings citizen's complaint against Pennock Hospital, alleging viola­ tions of the Campaign Finance Act Esther Walton filed the complaint last November alter she and many other citizens received a flyer in the mail from Pennock, urging a “no" vote on the Nov 7 ballot question of the city organizing a historic dis­ trict. The complaint Tiled with the Compli­ ance and Rules Division of the State De­ partment alleged that the hospital failed to file a Statement of Organization as a ballot question committee Vito Mirasols, the officer who handled the comph'nt. reported that upon notice of the allegation. Pennock filed such a statement on Dec 7. 1995 "Therefore.” Mirasola said, "pursuant to rule 53. the complaint against Pennock Hospital arising from its failure to file a Statement of Organization as a ballot ques­ tion committee is summarily dismissed without prejudice." He went on to say that. "Any action con­ cerning late filing fees for reports required to be filed with the local filing official (the Barry County Clerk) is within lhe purview of the local filing official and is not affected by this dismissal." Pennock sent out a mailing to Hastings citizens, asking them to vote "no" in the up­ coming referendum on creating a historic dis­ trict within the city. Pennock would have been included in the proposed district and hospital officials said they didn't to have their hands tied if they embarked on any ex­ pansion of building projects. The historic district proposition was de­ feated by a wide margin Nov. 7. �r Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 18. 1996 Middleville will be host to MML region meeting The Region II meeting ol lhe Michigan Municipal Ixaguc will be held al 9:30 a m Thursday. April 25. al the Middle Villa. Attending will be mayors. village presi­ dents. council member*, managers and other officials from cities and village* in Allegan. Barn. Berrien. Branch. Calhoun. Cass. News Briefs: Groundbreaking for KCC Friday The groundbreaking ccremoni for lhe new Kellogg Community College Barry County Center has been scheduled for 2 p.m Friday. April 19. at 2950 Gun Lake Road, just west of Hastings. A reception will be held at 2:30 p.m. that day in the Community Room of the Barry County Courts and Law building. 220 W Court St.. Hastings. The public is invited. Tree seedling giveaway reset The Hastings Kiwams Club will have its annual tree seedling giveaway pro­ gram Saturday morning. April 27. in the Barry County Lumber parking lot The program originally was :o be held April 20. but has been rescheduled. The giveaway, jointly co-sponsored by Kiwams and Barry County Lumber, will start at 8 a m and run until supplies arc exhausted Because of the anticipated demand, there will be a limit of 20 trees per household Veterans to plan celebration of 4th The Fourth of July Veterans Associa­ tion will meet at 6 p.m. tonight (April 18) at Chariton Park Museum to plan the annual celebration. The chicken barbecue picnic is held at Chariton Park to honor all veterans of Barry County. All veterans and veterans* organiza­ tions interested in helping plan and serve in the event are encouraged to attend next week's meeting. For more information, call Veterans Affairs Tuesday. Thursday or Friday mornings at 948-4881. Charlton Park at 945-3775 or Frank Weinbrecht at 945-5471. Pennock to have ‘Brown Bag’ event Pennock Hospital will have a “Brown Bag" program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. April 24 in the Conference Center. A pharmacist will be on hand to discuss medications, how they work and potential side effects. Also available will be advice on over-the-counter medications. “Brown Bag" programs previously have dealt with advice on removing out­ dated medications, discontinued medicine and ones that are no longer needed Library marking centennial year The Hastings Public Library is having a number of events this week to celebrate its 100th anniversary and National Library Week April 14-20. The library will have a son of open house, wuh cake and punch, from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, to celebrate the centennial year. The public is invited to stop in. Larry Hamp, a used book dealer, will at the library at 7 p.m. tonight to ap­ praise old books Maria Baker, president of the Friends of Michigan Libraries, will be at the Hastings facility Thursday. May 2. The library held a special brunch Wednesday morning to honor its volunteers. Jim Falk hired Nashville chief Despite recent controvert over the Nashville Police Department. James Falk was appointed acting chief and sergeant last Thursday New Village President Gary White, elected in March, objected to the choice, but agreed to it after a brief closed session. A number or local citizens appeared at the council meeting to voice support for Falk and there were many letters written on his behalf. Included was Mickey Cousmo. representing the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Complaints of overzealous enforce­ ment by the local police department were made in February and March, leading to some shakeups in the Nashville Village elections White won his scat as a write­ in candidate. Falk had been appointed acting chief after the death last year of the longtime acting chief. Gene Koctje. Eaton. Hillsdale. Ingham. Jackson. Kalama­ zoo. Lenawee. St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. Region II officers are Chairman Everil Manshum. clerk and finance director for the City of Hastings and former Middleville Vil­ lage Manager; Vice Chairman Jeff Mans- Blood campaign set in Nashville The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from I to 7 p.m. Tuesday. April 30. at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville Goal for the drive is 60 pints. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonable good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to donate. Lakewood schools to seek bond vote The Lakewood Board of Education last Thursday evening voted to seek another bond issue, perhaps in late September The school district has lost in its quest for building programs seven times in the last eight years. Details of how much will be requested and what building plas there will be are being worked out. field, director of public services and deputy city manager of the City ol Hastings, and Secretary Claudia Brown, an Eaton Rapid* Councilwoman. This year's program will take up the com­ plex challenges confronting local units of government today. The program will include presentations on funding recreation projects through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; grant seeking and tips on writing grant applications; ways to increase citizens' involvement; revenue options, including in­ come tax. fees for services, special assess­ ments and impact fees; and a legislative up­ date on the gasoline tax and lhe future of revenue sharing. The Michigan Municipal League estab­ lished its regional organization in 1953. ac­ cording to the bylaws, "to permit effective interchange of ideas on municipal problems by local officials." This year marks the 43rd year of annual regional meetings in seven regions around the state. The regional meetings provide a forum for discussion, an update on critical issues and a time for municipal officials to exchange in­ formation about common concerns. It pro­ motes awareness and offers ideas for improv­ ing the quality of local government leader­ ship. The Michigan Municipal League has 510 member cities and village, in the state that work cooperatively in efforts to improve municipal government. Community development forum is today in Hastings A Barry County forum on coordinated community development is planned for 1:30 I 4:30 p.m. today (Thursday. April 18) at the Hastings Industrie Incubator. 1035 E. Stale.. Hastings. Speakers, and the categories of their topics will be: • Zoning — Steve Lang worthy, partner in the planning company of Langworthy and LcBlanc. He previously was Kentwood's planning director. • Economic development — Patricia Crawford-Lucas, former president of lhe Michigan Economic Development Associa­ tion and now with the Lapeer Development Corporation. Pacific Coast is travelogue topic “Pacific Coast. ..Top to Bottom” will be the final in a series of seven Hastings Kiwanis travel films this season at 7 p.m. Friday at Central Auditorium. Ken Lawrence will be on hand to nar­ rate his movie, which follows the Pacific Coast from Washington and Vancouver south through Oregon and California. Don Reid will perform at the organ before the film and during intermission. Tickets are available from any Kiwaman or at the door Next season's Kiwanis series will start in September TK’s top 10 announced The top 10 students for the Class of 1996 at Thomapple Kellogg High School have been announced this week by Principal Henry Dugan. The 10 students are (from row, from left) Tara Beuschel, Michelle Butler, Courtney DeHaan, (middle row) Leah Dodd, Traci Campbell, Rene Elllnger, Adelaide Devine, (back row) Kelly Nicholson, Curt Brinks and Michelle Mertau. Dodd had the highest overall grade point average and Nicholson was second. • County Chamber of Commerce — Don Schurr. economic development director of Gratiot County and Gratiot County Chamber of Commerce Director Allison Jerome. • Tourism — Steve Harold. Manistee Mu­ seum Director, currently involved with the Uniqueness Committee and Community Tourism. The forum is being sponsored by Barry County Planning and Zoning, the Barry County Futuring Committee, the Barry In­ termediate School District.. Charlton Park, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Hastings Industrial Incubator. Kellogg Community College and the Michigan Siate University Cooperative Extension Service. Ev Manshum Kiwanis to sponsor immunization clinic The Hastings Kiwanis Club and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department are sponsoring a special free pre-school children's immunization clinic from 9 a.m. to I p.m. Saturday. April 27. Kiwanis will provide prizes and refreshments a.«d Lam-mo lhe clown will be on hand. Barry County Transit will provide rides. Call 948-8098 All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and their immuizabon records must be brought to the health department, which is located al 110 W. Center St.. Hastings. Car wash to help Special Olympics Hastings Chrysler employees will have a car wash Saturday to benefit the Special Olympics program. The special wash will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday al thew dealer­ ship on West State Street Hot dogs and pop also will be available. Gun safety class sessions scheduled Hunter safety and handgun training courses will be offered Friday and Satur­ day. April 19 and 20. and April 26 and 27 at the Barry County Conservation Club The two Friday evening sessions will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and the Saturday classes will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first weekend will be for hunter safets and the second will be for han­ dgun training. Included in the hunter safety instruc­ tion will be safe gun handling, first aid. survival, hunter ethics and sportsmanship For more information, call the club at 945-9058 Saturday afternoons only or Ed Damelewicz at 945-1050 from 6 to 10 p.m. Habitat plans benefit dinner Barry County Habitat for Humanity will have a Swiss steak/chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. April 26. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings Proceeds will go toward Habitat's plans to build another bouse in Barry Counts this summer Habitat for Humanity is a nondenommational Christian ministry that provides decent, affordable housing for needy families at cost The recipients are required to share in contributions of “sweat equity." Included on the menu April 26 will be the two different meats, potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad, beverages and dessert Pleasantview kids make ‘DK Dinos’ from nothing With Earth Day this month, teacher Vai Campbell's DK class at Pleasantview used their ingenuity to use recyclable to create a dinosaur. Some of the materials used were balloons, sponges, clothes hangers, frosting decorating plastic bag. marbles, masking tape, screws, poster paint, newspaper, flour and water paste, sticks stones, wood chips, plastic flowers and moss. Dinosaur makers and recyclers all. the CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE This is the time of year when people start to have garage sales. This is a very enjoyable and popular activity that the City of Hastings is glad to support. Responsible residents agree that everyone wants to be able to participate in a safe and courteous manner. The City’s job is to ensure that this is the case. Please help us to do this job. For your safety and your children’s safety we will strongly encourage all participants to observe parking regulations and the regulations gov­ erning lhe posting of signs. Those who choose Io ignore the rules may receive citations. No signs may be posted on any City property or road right-of-way. This generally includes all property from the sidewalk to the street or if there is no sidewalk it includes all property within 33 feet from the center of the road. Public utility poles are almost always on City right-of- way and may not be used in any way to promote such activities. Sidewalks may not be obstructed by furni­ ture, boxes, goods, etc. Cars may not be double parked or otherwise illegally parked for any period of time including loading and unloading. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Hastings a safe place to live. Good luck in finding that special treasure or great bar­ gain. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk students (front, from left) Ethan Angus, Andrea Whitman, Jared Pleshe, Adam Hodges, Eric Belles, Chris Case, (second row) Brian Miarka. Chevy Williams. Brad Miarka, Megan Hunt. Lizzie Smith. Bryan Campbell. Naomi Mead and Kendal Darting, proudly show their creations. Teacher Vai Campbell is in the back. Write us a Letter! Th* Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been estab­ lished to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written In good taste. •Letters that are libeloua or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must Include their signa­ ture, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1996 — Pa Productive congress needs better public relations by David T. Young ’/ Editor •2* The Republican-dominated 104th ^•Congress has accomplished a great deal, but C; Democrats lately have been winning the public relations wars. Third District Con­ gressman Vem Ehler* told a "town meeting" audience of about 30 Saturday morning. One member of the audience. Charles "Chip" Curtis, said the GOP has let lhe Democrats get away with "outright, blatant lies" on budget issues. "There was no counter." Curtis said. "It was very damaging." Ehlers said Democratic lawmakers and President Bill Clinton have talked a lot of people into thinking the Republicans bud­ get-balancing proposal will cut Medicare and give away tax breaks to the rich, both of which he says are not true. The congressman produced a chart that showed Medicare spending is growing by 10.5 percent each year and the GOP suggests slowing that growth to 7.5 percent. He said First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's health care plan two years ago called for slowing it even more, to 6 percent. He added that most tax cuts proposed bene­ fit the middle class, small business owners and farmers. "The Republicans failed miserably at that (getting out their message). How do you get the message out when only 5 percent of lhe people watch C-Span? And everyone as­ sumes Republicans have more money (for advertising). “We're being crucified by the Democrats and sometimes by the media. It's easy to be demagogues on this issue." Ehlers said the 104th Congress has been lhe mosi productive since lhe one that took power more than 60 years ago at the begin­ ning of the New Deal. It was all prompted by the Republicans taking control of both houses of Congress for the first time in 40 years. "It was a dramatic change." Ehlers said. The new group of representatives immedi­ ately cut its own budget by 10 percent and ordered an outside independent audit in the wake of the House Fiscal Agency scandal, but auditors said they couldn't make s -nsc of the books. Congressman Vem Ehlers speaks before a crowd of about 30 at his annual town meeting at the Hastings Fire Bam. terest of $300 billion a year is $16,000 for each taxpayer" There were two ways to attack the deficit, he said. One was a lax increase, which he said "the public won't tolerate." Another is to cut spending. He noted that entitlements, which include Social Security and Medicare, make up more than half the budget. The House set about proposing massive "painful" cuts, but it pro­ jected a balanced budget by 2002. Ehlers acknowledged that the deficit ha* been reduced in the last several years, but that's because of a lax increase passed by Clinton and the Democrats in 1993 and cuts of 20 percent in the defense budget One woman in the audience objected to congress dipping into the Social Security trust fund that she said she and other senior citizens paid into. She said she gets mailings from some organizations who want dona­ tions to fight congress. Ehlers responded. "These organizations get a lot of money from senior citizens, but they never come and talk to us. Most of them are blatant frauds. "Most Social Security investments (by the federal government) have been safe. The U.S. has never defaulted on bonds. But when the baby boomers reach retirement ago. well be in trouble.” One man said that he hasn't been able to gel ahead in the last 10 years and he spoke disparagingly of corporate downsizing and jobs moving outside the U.S., yet lhe price of products isn't any cheaper. "The average American worker is making $12 an hour all right, but it’s because Mom and Dad are both making $6." "Now we're making sure there arc no shenanigans in the future." the congressman said. Ehlers said the House passed a large num­ ber of bills, but some were rejected by the Senate and some were vetoed by President Clinton. He included the.Freedom to Farm bill, the presidential line item veto, an im­ migration bilL a telecommunications bill, product liability legislation, an increase in the senior citizens earnings limit, a health care reform bill and regulatory reform legis­ lation. But the No. 1 problem, the budget deficit, remains. Ehlers said the U.S., because of accumu­ Ehlers responded. "You've put your finger on a tough problem. The world has changed a great deal in the last 20 to 30 years.” He said many things have flowed out of the country, but not labor. He said years ago many worried that au­ tomation would replace their blue-collar jobs, but it is middle management that is suffering. When asked how he feels about a fiat tax. lated deficits in previous years, now has a national debt approaching $5 trillion, which he called "an incomprehensible amount. "That's $30,000 per taxpayer, and the in­ Ehlers said. "The tax code today is simply too complex." he said. "We clearly need a simpler system." But he added that Steve Forbes, a man who makes $40 million a year, was the wrong messenger. Ehlers said too many people want tax de­ ductions for home mortgages and contribu­ tions to charitable or religious organizations. "1 happen to support that, but as soon as you've made one deduction, you no longer have a flat tax... I'm still a little skeptical about a flat tax." He said he would be more supportive of a consumption or national sales tax. especially if exceptions were made for necessities like food, drugs or utilities. But Ehlers said he's concerned about a growing number of people who feel that it's OK to cheat on their lax returns because of the perception that "everyone does it." But one man said. "It's not the people who want to cheat. They're being pushed into it." Curtis added. “Cheating of the American people reflects the cheating of the American government. There are 100.000 IRS agents trying to enforce taxes on people who have been cheated." Ehlers said one battle that largely is being overlooked by the media is the one over fed­ eral vs. slates' rights. "Congress is trying to reverse federalism." he said. "We're trying to give programs back to the states and we're even willing to pay for them. It's a major battle between congress and lhe president." He mentioned that the I Oth Amendment of lhe constitution, which says the federal gov­ ernment can't assume any more powers than what is specifically spelled out, and all other powers are reserved for the states. I’ve always believed that the best govern­ ment is closest to the people," he said. He noted that a recent federal law making it illegal to possess a gun close to a school was struck down as unconstitutional because it infringes on slates' rights. "The only crimes the federal government should be concerned with is federal crimes." he said. One man asked, "Does the federal govern­ ment mandate that we have to accept garbage from Chicago?" Ehlers said the Supreme Court has ruled that interstate commerce cannot be re­ strained. He added his opinion that "landfills are an abomination. Wc need to do more recy­ cling.” Commission wants to abolish county board committees by July 1 drain commissioner, sheriff and prosecuting attorney. "My point here is that county commis­ sioners presently spend much of their time in committee meetings and otherwise exer­ cising phantom oversight management re­ sponsibilities which do not exist in mean­ ingful fact and which...serve (a) limited use­ ful purpose." Herrington said. Herrington also suggest, that the per diem and mileage money saved by discontinuing the committees "be used to employ a fully by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor . Barry County Commissioner Emmet E. Herrington plans to ask his fellow commis* sioners next week to overhaul what he calls outmoded county government. . He proposes to do this by eliminating all seven standing county board committees and giving the responsibilities to the county administrator. Herrington wants the eight-member County Board of Commissioners to debate his proposal in open forum and make a deci­ sion at lhe board's April 23 meeting. If lhe change isn’t made. Herrington pre'<licts it will become an election issue this * year. "I think when the people find out what - we’re doing here, they are going to demand change." Herrington said during an intere view. "It’s up to the board, if they want to stay . where they are; that’s their decision." he I-said. But. if his fellow commissioners reject <his proposal. "Hl never accept it." Herring­ -lon said. "I can’t, (with) my background and training..."I'll never stop on this. % "We cling to yesterday, and it’s costly, in­ efficient and ineffective. That’s the reason ’Tm asking my fellow commissioners to trained and otherwise qualified administrative assistant to the county administrator as a means of further improving execution of county administrative procedures.” Every time a committee meets, the mini­ mum cost is $150 in per diem payments and travel costs, he said. Each committee meets at least once a month and sometimes more. Herrington presented his proposal to commissioners in a four page document. Sm COMMISSIONER, Pag* 6 Reception held for author for work in Hastings Schools consider these things." he said. The proposed changes will bring about more effective management practices. Her­ rington said. He claims the organization and function of the county board has changed lit­ tle since lhe county was established in 1839. His recommendation involves turning re­ sponsibilities of the board's seven commit­ tees over to Administrator Michael Brown as of June 30, except the responsibilities that are mandated to commissioners by statute, regulation or prescribed by a higher authority. All current board committees and the mileage paid to commissioners for attending those meetings should be discontinued as of July 1. Herrington is proposing. Any future committees should be of an "ad hoc" structure and have an expiration Author Chris Tower holds a gift of a collection of comic book stories as Southeastern students (from left) Erica Hubka, Brensa Smith. Alice Trout and Jesse Miller give their thanks to him. Aulhor Chris Tower (back) listens as Central students (left to right) Eric Sheidel, Samantha Steele, Amanda Rose. Sara Clark. Brad Kidder and Erin Bernard read the stories they wrote. He held workshops for teachers in the Hastings elementary schools to show them how to use comics in the classrooms. Gifts, mementos and thanks were pari of the reception held for author Chris Tower. He spent time in each fourth grade classroom in the Hastings schools, helping children learn the basics of writing. Here. Pleasantview students (from left) Mark Farrell. Lyndsey Mead. Lyndsey Dunn. Breanne Humphreys. Nicole Campbell and Luke Olmsted give him their thanks. Northeastern Elementary students (left to right) Katie Roberts. Michelle Haines, Ashley Belson, Knsten Beckwith. Enn Carpenter, Ryan Ferguson, Ricky Fittings and Sam Williams thanked author Chris Tower for his advice on writing. 'Read and write every day," he said. Chris Tower held an assembly in each elementary school in lhe Hastings Area School System and talked to the students about creative writing. At a reception in his honor recently many of the children asked him to sign the works he helped them Io write. date, he said. Abolishing committees would give com­ missioners more time to "fulfill their re­ sponsibilities as planning strategists and hopefully informed formulators of county policy." Herrington said. "County administration for the most pan is action taken or resulting from application of statutes, regulations or county policy. We have in Mr. Michael Brown, our county administrator, a person well trained as a public administrator. By giving him the responsibilities now assigned to the several committees of the board, we will not only achieve a higher degree of professional performance, but also at less cost...This action will provide for continuity of effort as commissioners arc replaced." Herrington said. He has researched what he calls the “rather limited role" that commissioners actually have as they interact with the local courts and such agencies as lhe health department, ^substance abuse, and the elective offices of county clerk, treasurer, register of deeds. 1 I - �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1996 Letters from our readers ‘Death by Dignity’ actually discriminates To The Editor: The end of life is a subject few of us care to discuss. Yet death inevitably touches each of us. No one responds to this unsettling but vital question by saying. “I’d like to endure ex­ cruciating pain while I'm hooked up to all the latest and most expensive medical technology. Make sure you leave me alone in a hospital room while I drain every dime from my family’s estate and drive medical costs skyward for everyone, in fact. I want to hover between life and death until the last possible breath has been forced from my pain-w racked body by sophisticated machinery I can't even pronounce the name of." No. that's not the way anyone wants to exit this planet, including the members of Barry County Right to Life and Right to Life of Michigan. Yet this is precisely the perception many people have of the pro-life movement — that we believe in needlessly prolonging life with no thought to cost, common sense, com­ fort. or most importantly. the personal wishes of the patient. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are wise and loving ways to deal with death that is inevitable. We. at Barry County Right to Life and Right to Life of Michigan, believe it is the right of every human being to have access to quality pain management when they are suffering. Medical technology is a tool that when properly used enhances life in immeasurable ways. Maximum patient com­ fort must be a priority of every physician who attends the dying. Yet technology has its necessary limits and boundaries. We believe that medical science must respect the personal autonomy and dignity of each individual as the end of life ap­ proaches. The right Co refuse medical treat­ ment belongs to each of us. In Michigan, state law has established a provision for a durable power of attorney for health care that offers an effective way of protecting your wishes in the event you are rendered incapable of mak­ ing decisions on your own behalf. Durable powers of attorney, or DPOAHCs. are far preferable to what is commonly called a living will because DPOAs are ex­ plicit. clear and legally enforceable. BCRTL and RLM strongly recommend you protect your wishes for treatment in the event you become incapacitated by using a DPOA-HC. Another excellent resource available to pro­ tect human worth and dignity is the growing hospice program. When death is unavoidable, hospice care humanizes the dying process by attending to patient needs in the most loving, natural, and gentle way possible. It is a life-affirming ap­ proach that creates a warm and natural en­ vironment in which to invest the remaining days enjoying the interaction and love of friends and relatives. Hospice and pain n^nagement stands as a loving shelter against the cold, hopeless approach being promoted in some comers — physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia. A clear distinction must be made between allowing natural death and causing death. Physician assisted suicide shifts the em­ phasis from treating the needs of a patient to eliminating the patient As a society, we fail our suffering members by telling them we can do nothing for them and that their choices are Child lost life for sake of a record To The Editor: How horrible! A beautiful 7-year-old girl lost her life so her father could boast - world wide! Would she have been permitted to drive a car - even with an instructor next to her. Reportedly in freezing precipitation and thunderstorm conditions? What distorted thinking could have permit­ ted his young daughter to risk her life maneuvering an airplane, especially in other than perfectly clear weather? What reckless thinking could permit a beautiful 7-year-old to do something that takes years of instruction in all kinds of weather'’ What bnefing on weather for the flight did she receive? By whom? What F.A.A. regula­ tions or lack of same permited this to happen? 1 am a former Meteorologist in charge of the U.S. Weather Bureau for West Michigan, and staff forcasrer in Washington. Cleveland, Cincinnati and New York in the Military in World War IL and 1 ask these questions. In my 40 years as a meteorologist. I did aviation forecasting much of this time. A number of aircraft crashes occurred on my watch in my vicinity, airliners and small air­ craft. I was called on to testify a number of times regarding the weather involved and as it affected the crash. During World War II. in addition to forecasts for military and civilian flights across lhe Atlantic and at a number of domestic military bases. I was for a time call­ ed on to brief the Navy pilot for the Secretary of Treasury between Washington and New Jersey. On one particular Friday, the Navy pilot visited the forecast office several times to check the weather for the secretary's evening flight. He was repeatedly told that the flight would be involved in ceilings of some 500 feet at arrival time. The Saturday following the date of this flight, the chief of the weather bureau called me and asked who made the forecast for the secretary’s flight and what was the forecast. I repotted that I was the forecaster who briefed the pilot and what I had told him. The chief told me that on the at­ tempted landing the aircraft struck a tree limb, blew a tire and had to proceed to Philadelphia, the alternate landing place for the flight, where it made a safe emergency landing. Piloting an airplane requires not only in­ struction. but long periods of experience under different kinds of weather. It requires mature judgment. in addition to instruction and experience. This attempt to set a record by a young, in­ experienced person appears to be an extreme tragedy, resulting from a number of flaws that are readily apparent. Specific factors with this fatality will be known as the investigation unfolds. Fred Baughman Hastings Please don’t feed the deer To The Editor: As taxpayers, homeowners, and gardeners we have a situation that we think warrants some interest on the part of our city officials. We have spent countless hundreds of dollars and time to plant roses, tulips and all sorts of other flowers to beautify our yards, only to have deer come in and eat everything just as soon as they bud. It wouldn’t be unex­ pected if we were living in the country, but we live in the middle of Hastings. What makes it so frustrating is lhe fact that it has come to our attention, that some people in town are actually feeding them, which is certainly no favor to the deer as they risk get­ ting killed on Broadway when they cross it, and it’s no favor to the people who are trying to buy and raise shrubs and flowers, only to have them destroyed. We have had deer in our yards all winter arid they're still here, eating our tulips just as HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dfvtsron of J-Ad Graphca Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastrvg* Ml 400500602 (616)945-9554 John Jacobs P'ewiant Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacoba VteaPraartant Stephen Jacoba Secretary •NEWSROOM* David T. Young (Edtor) Elaine Gtoert (Aoetanf E<Mor) Karon Mauck Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy SmK h Sharon M«er James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciawhed ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8 a m to 5 30 pm . Saturday 8 X am - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dentse Howel Dan Buet ge Subscription Rates: $15 per year m Barry County $17 pet year m adjoining counbes $20 00 pet year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) fast as they come up. resulting in no tulip blooms for another whole year, and al a cost of time and money. Please can't we have an ordinance pro­ hibiting deer feeding in the city limits, punishable by a hefty fine? And. please, will people consider others when they think it's so cute to see them in their yards? We think if you want deer eating your garden and flowers, then you should live in the country. Let's forget lhe animal shelter debate for a while and do something about these unwanted animals that are invading us. Jeanne Fiona Ardea Carr Hastings Clinton proves he’s ‘abortion president’ gone. Real compassion for the dying comes through meeting all of their needs, physical, emotional and spiritual. The goal must be to eliminate suffering, not the persons who suffer. The slippery slope toward involuntary euthanasia is a real and ominous concern. Logic, law and history refute the argument that allowing assisted suicide will not lead to involuntary euthanasia. Assisted suicide is inherently discriminatory with a capitol D. Especially al risk are those who are less than perfect or unhealthy. It’s documented fact in the Netherlands — they are killing people who never asked and who have nothing wrong! What’s worse, there's no human outcry against this atrocity! Legalizing assisted suicide would only transfer power from the vulnerable patients to physicians. And remember — granting legal power to anyone, such as this, causes corrup­ tion. which in turn takes away personal freedom and choices of those who are weakest in their midst. Thai could be you or me. Don’t take it seriously when politicians say they’re going to provide a Death with Dignity Act. Beyond the ignorance, fear, and pre­ judice that euthanasia ad.ncates prepetuate, six years into this they still cannot offer a logically consistant rationale for their pro­ posals It is obvious that no objective stan­ dards have, or ever could be established, to justify death assistance. The key word to remember is discrimina­ tion’ Let your voices be heard! Joanna Haddix. President Barry County Right to Life Hospice volunteers do so much good 7b The Editor: April 21-27, 1996 is National Volunteer Week, and I want to recognize the people 1 believe are the most dedicated volunteers in our community, the volunteers of Barry Com­ munity Hospice. Most people know that hospice provides a very special kind of care for the terminally ill persons and their families, but it's less known that if it were not for volunteers, our hospice could not function. Even the federal govern­ ment recognizes the importance of volunteers in the delivery of hospice care by requiring that Medicare-approved hospices use volunteers from their community. Locally, our 80 volunteers gave 2,700 hours of their time to our hospice patients and families in 1995. What a precious gift to give! In a number of ways, volunteering for hospice differs from other community work. For instance, hospice volunteers are required to undergo at least 21 hours of standardized training before being allowed to work directly with a patient or family. They also are provid­ ed four workshops a year to update and extend their training. No task is too big or too small for our volunteers, but often the most important thing they can do is just "be there" for patients — to reassure them they are not alone, to hold a hand, to offer a smile, or just to listen. It is not easy work, but the personal rewards are enor­ mous. The strength and courage of patients provide a constant source of inspiration, and volunteers usually feel they gain more than they have been able to give. Many agencies are adding hospice-like ser­ vices in surrounding communities and cities, but they do not offer the wonderful volunteer and bereavement services our local Barry Community Hospice offers. Our volunteers are truly the heart cf hospice. We, at BCH wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our volunteers for all they do! We should all be grateful to the volunteers of BCH for the wealth of time and compassion they give for the betterment of Barry County, our community. Laura Crump Volunteer Coordinator 7b The Editor: Last Thursday. President Clinton managed to prove once again that he is the "abortion president." Going aginst the majority (last poll showed 71 percent in favor), and against the U.S. House and Senate. Clinton vetoed the partial birth abortion ban. which would put an end to the needless slaughter of fully developed babies by partially birthing them to the neck, then jabbing scissors into their skulls and sucking their brains out. Hiding behind the facade of "health of the mother" and "it oc­ curs so rarely." Clinton openly supports this hideous act. Both of these claims are erroneous and irrevelent. Two specialists in the hearings ad­ mittedly performed more than 3,000 between themselves, and staled that 80 percent of them were for "purely elective" reasons. Health of the mother reasons can be simply emotional, for instance, sad or unhappy and justified reasoning for this procedure can be that the "baby” is the wrong sex (per choice) or that she may have a cleft lip (which can be surgically corrected) and as ridiculous as this is "agoraphobia" (fear of open places) was listed as reasonable cause. Then appear these women standing behind Clinton, supporting and applauding his veto, because "for some health reason" they’d had this procedure done. And the media aired segnents of couples whose "partial birth abortions had been done" to remove a severe­ ly deformed or already dead fetus that could cause lhe mother to become ill or infertile." They neglected to report that more than twothirds of the baby's are alive and physically unharmed, and iHt the partial-birth ban only applied to live children And did you hear the anesthesia reports? The president of the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League stated that the anesthesia given to the mother prior to the abortion killed the unborn baby before the procedure, so the child feels no pain. This ril­ ed the American Society of Anesthesiologists, which said that such claims have "absolutely no scientific fact." and that such false claims endangered pregnant women and their unborn children because that might discourage medically necessary surgical procedures. And people, the babies do feel pain! Federal hearing testimonies from witnesses of this procedure shared. "The baby’s body was moving. Her little fingers were clasping together. She was kicking her feet, all the while her head was still stuck inside. The doc­ tor took a pair of scissors and..." another said, "1 could see the heart beating, there was nothing wrong with this baby, she just didn't want it." The road to victory in 1992. when we, as a nation, elected this "Abortion President" and his wife, now, four years later, is stained with the blood of the innocent, and the abortuaries (namely Planned Parenthood) has since received increased revenue from our federal government, (our tax dollars), in excess of tens of millions annually. Planned Paren­ thood’s "Mission and Policy Statement" in­ dicates that (they) will not be satisfied until the government endorses an explicit commitment to provide an abortion to any woman or teenager who wants one al taxpayers* expense anywhere in the country. Clinton all but granted their wish and then some. "There are six things the Lord hates, yes. seven which are abomination to Him: Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that she innocent blood....," Proverbs: 6:16. What can you do? "Rescue those being ed away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter. If you say, "But we knew nothing about this," does not He who weighs the heart perceive it? Will He not repay each person according to what he has done?’' Pro­ verbs 24:11. So, do something! Don't wait for someone else to do what you can be doing today! Marilyn Wright Barry County Right to Live Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Irving. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373X1842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18. 1996 — Page 5 LETTERS from our readers: For farmers like myself. I believe every day is Earth Day Earth Day is America's farmers and the miracles of agricultural production working with nature in an ever-changing world. It's feeding and clothing the world's people while being good stewards of lhe resources in our care. Earth Day is America's farmers adapting and adopting the latest production techniques to harvest more food from fewer acres, leav­ ing millions of acres open for wildlife to thrive. In our state, we are restoring wetlands and creating more abundant wildlife habitats for deer, turkey, geese, ducks and others. Re cent research indicates that lhe average farmer contributes about S423 in out-of-pocket costs and an additional 42 hours of labor to feed wildlife on his or her farm each year. Earth Day is fanners being innovative in employing conservation measures. Many agricultural practices have dramatica'.'y reduced the amount of water, soil, and eneigy needed to produce food and fiber. Conserva­ tion tillage practices arc becoming com­ monplace on many farms. Erosion in Michigan is declining and nationwide has fallen by a third in the last decade. Farmers also maintain 170,000 miles of windbreaks and plant millions of trees on their land (I planted 4.500 on my farm last year). Earth Day is farming practices that protect the quality of our nation's water. Farmers arc becoming more efficient by using more precise farming methods. They know that greater efficiency means les* waste and cleaner riven, lakes and streams. Agriculture contributes to a net gain in wetlands. Earth Day is not a slick, multi million dollar advertising campaign. It's not an or­ chestrated rally on the mall in Washington. D.C. It's not a mean spirited public relations promotion that shouts. *’We're living in a pool of pollution." Earth Day is a farmer walking hand-in-hand with a child through the fields of green or gold, the unharvested wildlife plot, or the pasture behind the bam filled with newborn calves. Il's about teaching by example the lifelong stewardship ethic that farmers observe every day. Earth Day is about leaving the land and water in better condition for the next generation of seed planters and animal raisers and for all the people they will feed and clothe. Earth Day will he May 29 for 500 fourth graders who will visit my farm, as well as their teachers and a number of parents These youngsters will have the opportunity to share some of a fanner's excitement about what happens on a farm. Who knows, just maybe some of these kids will be a pan of that next generation of seed planters and animal raisers. Tom Guthrie Delton ‘Reminder’ an enjoyable publication 7b The Editor: I am writing to tell you how much that I have enjoyed your "Reminder" paper for a very long time now and especially the articles like lhe ones that were in the latest copy April 9 about Ray Leonard and his well drilling, etc. A year or mt ago. Mr Leonard put down a well for me and it turned out just fine. I have real good water, so g»*xl in fact that my children take home water from here, because they like it better than they like their own water at their home Also. I enjoyed the article about the Martins and their maple sugar business, because I have been there to their "Sugar Shanty " and have known the Martins personally in the past It was to me a real nice and very in­ teresting article, as was the one about Jim Gibson and his album. "Collection of Dreams." The article about Doug Freeland and his wife. Amy. was very interesting of how he gave of his bone marrow to help another per­ son in his or their time of need. The wntc-up about the Kinderhaven Farm and the making of the goal milk soap, was a very interesting article of how Joy (astonguay makes the soap and markets it. Communication My husband. Elmer Adams, now deceased, used to have goats, in fact he had a herd of twenty -some when 1 first met him and married him in 1936. In later years we had quite a few burros an< we and our friends loo all enjoyed them for many years The article about the Delton man. Jerry Ward, and his wonderful carvings was a very good one and I always enjoy any and all ar­ ticles on pets, dogs and cats. etc., especially the <M»e about the Pct or Pets of the Week.'' In the past, you have had many other wonder ful artkies loo. that I liked and enjoyed very much I. and my family have used your ad sections many times in lhe past and have been pleased with the results. Also. I did procure a just wonderful "Poodle'* from an ad in your fine "Reminder" paper in the past So. all in all. I think that your paper is very, very good and I look forward each week to receiving the next copy. I just decided that I would write these few lines to let you know how much I always enjoy the paper I had been going to write to you before and just never did get around and do it. Lucille J. Adams Battle Creek from...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Chemicals and Cancer Cancer — the rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body — is one of the leading killers of Americans. Caused by the gradual loss over time of the body's ability to reliably replace dying cells, cancer is thought to be a risk inherent in lhe aging pro­ cess that may never be completely eradicated The risk to any individual, however, can be influenced by genetics, diet, exercise and ex­ posure to harmful chemicals The gradual rise (2.4%) in cancer mortality rates in the United States since 1970 has led some to argue that we're being harmed by synthetic chemicals, pesticides and pollution in the environment. In recent years, these claims have fueled the rise of environmental fringe movements urging much tighter restrictions on chemicals. Scientific research on the toxicity and car­ cinogenicity of chemicals suggests that these fears are overblown. In fact, it appears that many natural chemicals in food are car­ cinogens hundreds and thousands of times more potent than any pesticide, herbicide, or fertilizer now in use in the U.S. For example, when cancer risks arc measured by the stan­ dard use in the scientific community, a per­ son's daily intake of pesticide residue (assum­ ing no precautions such as the washing of vegetables) presents only one one-thousandth of the risk presented by the natural alflatoxin in a peanut butter sandwich, and less than one one-hundred-thousandth of the risk presented by the alcohol in a glass of wine. The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Fixxl Safe­ ty center has concluded that there are at least 950 fatal cases of cancer caused by naturally occurring chemicals for every case caused by synthetic chemicals. Furthermore, the cancer mortality rates, when examined closely, fail to substantiate the suggestion that we're being harmed by these chemicals. The rise in cancer mortality ignores several important points Cancer mor tality rates for those under 55 have actually dropped by more than 20 percent during a time when agricultural chemical use has been increasing. The nse of cancer in older age groups can be explained by factors other than exposure to environmental chemicals. First, better diagnostic techniques are increasing the statistical prevalence of cancer. Deaths which would have been attributed to "natural causes" or "organ failure" or "unknown" are now more accurately being ascribed to cancer. But more significantly, the increase in cancer mortality is caused by the general im­ provement of public health in the U.S. Our success in reducing mortality rates for a number of common killers — for example, in­ fluenza. pneumonia, car accidents, bean disease — necessarily increases lhe lethality of other killers when measured as a percen­ tage of all deaths In other words, people who would have died of different ailments in earlier times are now living longer before dy­ ing of cancer. While the harm presented by agricultural chemicals is minuscule, their benefits are ob­ vious and enormous by P»trid» Cawfl. R.S_ M&W. CUalcal SocW Worker ' Ptae Reel Haott* Cbk .. To The Editor: The Hastings Jaycees gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the couple who graciously purchased the Midas for us. while we were cleaning Tyden Park. Unfortunately, we have lost the phone number they gave us. Please contact me at 945-2208 and we will give you all the information you need about our organization. Linda Colvin Hastings Jaycees Info dumping creates a “mindfill’ To The Editor: In certain circles of humanity, precise word usage is very important Therefore, in certain circles we hear much criticism over w hich is the correct word for a certain concept often called “dump." but some insist this concept be called "landfill." I suppose this might be listed under the heading of "politically correct” terminology. Recently. I became aware of what I believe is the explanation of this, "bone of contention." First — The word "dump" refers to the cause. Definition — dump equals a place where rubbish is dumped. Second — The word "landfill” refers to the consequences of result. My definition — land­ fill equals the consequences of dumping rubbish. I read somewhere. some lime ago that our United States holds the distinctive record of producing far more rubbish than any other nation on earth. It's certainly one of our gigantic people problems, but not our greatest problem I wish now to make an application, or parallel to an even greater people problem. I shall call the concept, lhe dumping of rubbish or garbage into lhe minds of our children and youth and adults too. The consequences or results are very similar to the above illustra­ tion. Let’s call it the "mindfill” of our generation Again, there is a close parallel. America may also have the distinction of producing more mental rubbish, i.e. garbage, than any other nation on earth Without question, lhe communication of in­ formation has reached an all-time record But what are we dumping that has created our cur­ rent mindfill? May I illustrate? I recently asked a young lady if she had noticed that our world seemed to be "always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the (ryth. " Her reply was. "Maybe we don't want to know." Is this the condition we should call mindfill? Caused by the dumping of rubbish, (garbage) into the minds of this "wonderfully made" human race? I must confess we arc all guilty more or less at sometime in our lives. However teachers, preachers, parents, etc., have a greater responsibility and accountability. Conclusion - We are what we eat physical­ ly. AImi. wc arc what we cat mentally and spiritually What is truth? Our Creator*? Or the always questionable wisdom of man ’ FREEPORT AREA VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ANNUAL AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1996 STARTS AT 10:00 A.M. ALL DONATIONS, PLEASE CALL... (016) 765-5450 Will Pick Up. IML“ Couple generous in Tyden Park Every day is Earth Day for farmers 7b The Editor: ■■PINE ■ ■REST Russ Sarver Hastings NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in The Mestinps BANNER Cal... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! ESTHER GEHL-THOMPSON Esther is recovering at Grand Valley Health Center 4118 Kalamazoo Ave., S.E., Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 Room 208 VISITORS ARE WELCOME She was involved in a fatal car crash on 3/8. She hits a brain injury and is going through intense therapy. Stop in and say hi to her. Dad Understanding anxiety disorders With National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day approaching on May I. it may be helpful to understand the various types of anxiety pro­ blems. the symptoms, and lhe options for treatment. Anxiety is a state of uneasiness, fear, or worry which results from real or perceived threats to our safety or well-being. Il is actual­ ly an entirely normal response which alerts us to possible danger and prepares us to protect ourselves mentally and physically. Most of us are familiar with the general symptoms of anxiety, such as worry, muscle tension, restlessness, sleeplessness, and increased heart and breathing rates. These symptoms occur normally in response to the stresses of everyday life and do not require treatment, but if they become persistent or severe enough to interfere with one's normal functioning or quality of life, treatment may be necessary. One of the most common types of anxiety disorders is generalized anxiety diMirdcr (GAD) which is chronic and exaggerated worry and tension, even when there seems to be no provocation People experiencing this tend to anticipate disaster and may worry ex­ cessively about health, work, money or fami­ ly. Though people with GAD may recognize that the anxiety is more intense than is necessary for the situation, they have difficul­ ty shaking their concerns and are unable to relax. Additional symptoms may include irritabili­ ty. fatigue, difficulty falling or slaying asleep, trembling, twitching, difficulty concentrating, headaches, sweating, nausea, or diarrhea. Some feel lightheaded, have difficulty breathing, or experience stomach or chest pain. Usually GAD causes mild impairment without social or employment restrictions; however, if severe. GAD may cause signifi­ cant difficulty in managing the usual activities of daily living. Specific phobia is another type of anxiety disorder in which a person has an unreasonable fear of an object or situation, such as. animals, height, water, insects, germs or flying. Though common in children, phobias occur with people of all ages. Social phobia is an intense fear of becoming humiliated or embarrassing oneself in social situations Panic disorder is a condition in which peo­ ple experience a sudden attack of panic which has no obvious cause. They feel extremely frightened, fear they may die. and have heart palpitations, dizziness, and chest pain. Though the panic may last only a few minutes, the sense of loss of control may make it difficult to be alone or leave home. In more severe situations with frequent panic at­ tacks. a person may develop the disabling condition of agoraphobia, in which the in­ dividual avoids situations where escape would be difficult, such as crowds, public transpor­ tation. or stores, and remains confined at home. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is anxiety in which people have persistent, unwelcome thoughts or the uncontrolled need to engage in certain repeated behaviors or rituals. For ex­ ample. people may have fear of germs (obses­ sion) leading to repeated handwashing (com­ pulsion) or preoccupation with thoughts of violence leading to repeated checking of door locks. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a debilitating anxiety disorder in which people have persistent fearful thoughts and memories following a terrifying event such as war. assault, accident or natural disaster. In addi­ tion to the previously mentioned symptoms, these people arc plagued with nightmares and disturbing recollections in which they relieve the trauma. The encouraging news about anxiety disorders is that effective treatment is available. Depending on your medical history and symptoms, treatment may include relaxa­ tion techniques, reduction of caffeine intake, an exercise program, the use of medication as prescribed by your physician, and counseling, which focuses on changing ineffective think­ ing patterns and techniques to change un­ wanted behaviors. Additional educational materials and screening for anxiety disorders will be available Wednesday . May 1. from 9 a.m. to I p.m. at the Pine Rest Hastings and Caledonia clinics. REWARD $ 100.00 For information on a MISSING 16 FT. FLATBED 1995 MODEL UTILITY TRAILER TANDEM AXLE. Red/whrte pin stripes. For rent S25.00 o day 374-7114 KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Lake Odessa, lettered in white on both fenders, bock rail, both sides of longue. Tongue goes oil the way to front axle. Tongue jock bent bock. Blue half round cow Thanks to MDA research over winch. Oearonce lights, plus chrome back-up lights lor more than a million by tail lights, crocked left tail-light. Whitewall tires on Americans affected by blue cutioss rims w/beauty rings chrome. neuromuscular diseases the future looks brighter than eve* Lie# K89720 If you know lhe whereabouts of this trailer call 616-374-7114, Muscular Dyfltrophy Aoociation 1-800-572-1717 ask for Jerry. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 18. 1996 County Commissioner, continued from Page 3 l.ducation Retirement? Peace ol Mind? which he says call* "attention to wiyi io improve the existing structure and to draw attention to the need to replace long standing outmoded methods with modern, more effective management practices." "In theory. but rarely in practice, commis­ sioners formulate policy which is supposed to be executed by the county administrator." he said. "In reality. the time of the commis­ sioners appears to be consumed in oversight (micro-management) activities rather lhan in a continuing holistic view and examination of county affairs which would result in doc­ umented proposals for solution." Giving the additional responsibilities to the administrator would not be giving him too much power. Herrington believes. You have your reasons. For a recorded message of currenl rale information, call 1-800-4US BOND at the ChOrch of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHIRCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758 3021 church phone. (616) 945 9200 p m U ednevday Bible Study 7 (Ml p m Awana Program (3 years old through 6th grade) Wednesdays. 6 30 8 p m Teen Center. 7th-13th grades. Saturday. 7-930 p m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. April 21 ■ 8 00 and 10 45 a m. Ho­ ly Communion. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). AAL after 2nd service Thursday. April 18 - Ruth Circle. 6 30 Children's Choir. 7 00 Adventurers. 800 AA Fnday. Apnl 19 - Men s Retreat Satur day. April 20 - Men's Retreat. 5 30-7 30 YG Dinner. 8 00 NA Monday. April 22 - 7 00 Koinoma 4 Wednesday. Apnl 24 — 10 00 Word Watchers HASTIMLS FUEF. METHODIST C HI RC H. Ciwner State Rd and Bolt wood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945 9121 Sundas - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 Morn THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHIRCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9 CM) a m and 10 45 a m Sunday children's church Tuesday Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group tnecls Wednes­ day 6 30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O Bos 63. Hastings, Ml 49058. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 948 8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R Barrett. Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday ages. 11:00 a m Morning Worship ' Grade. ft-00. Evening Service CiwHavt churvh office tor into <w> church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHIRCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday 9 00 a m . Res Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m far all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult classes. Gaming Per­ sonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines id Faith. The Minor Prophets Calling God's Pro RcUimnvhip* with your Sfxmvc Children and Friends Join us for Mondays 6 .30-8 U0 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 ». m al 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Lauhaugh residence i and Wednes day. 5 15 pm at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Break Um the third Saturday each month M (X) □ m . freewill offering 7.00 p.m.. Teem u> Houaetnan Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 1:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south al M-79 Laurence HuMey. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count, choir director Sun­ - 9 30 a.m.. p.m.. p.m. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pal Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m meeting. 7:30 p.m Wednesday ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 13lu Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3'4 mile west of Panenon Rd ) nxm Services. Mon.. Wed . Fn. at 9 00 a m ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E Bond Si. (Hastings Church of God building). and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9j27 or Rev. Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101 St. Andrew's is a part of lhe Independent Anglican Church NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Call few location - 623-3110 School Hour. 11 00 am Morning GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning CckbraiKin 10 a.m. Fellowship Services for Adults. Children adult small group ministry. leader­ ship training CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hanman. Pastor. Teem and ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Confewom HASTINGS GOO. 1674 bell. Pastor Saturday 4:00-4:30 ASSEMBLY OF West Slate Road. Sunday School 9:30 Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery prop.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first Ouiz (age* 8 12). Youth Mimsines ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coati Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 a m Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 600 p.m at the church Bring sack lunch. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi. South. Pastor l(H»a m . Wor 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m and $4,095 in travel payments for a total cost of $92,610. In 1995. commissioners received $56,285 in salaries. $35,452 in per dicm and $3,948 in travel payments lor a total of $95,785." Commissioners also receive fringe bene­ fits as part-time employees amounting to 36 viola D. Slack Arthur H. Cook BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Viola D. Slack, age 74, passed away Sunday. April 14. 1996 at Battle Creek Health System. She was bom December 9, 1921 at Shultz, Barry County, the daughter of Roy and Caro­ line (Morgan) Terpening. She had been a resident of the Fine Lake area since 1952. She was employed at Kellogg Company and Post Cereals briefly. She was a member of D.A.V. Auxiliary. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and motor home travel. She was mamed to Orlando R. Slack on June I, 1952 in Hickory Comen. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, William and George Terpening. She is survived by her husband, Orlando R. Slack; son, Joe L. Horvath of East Leroy; daughters, Betty L. Knoll of Hastings, Shirley J. McNea of Centerville, Virginia; five grand­ children; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Virgil Whipple of Hastings, Lloyd Terpening of Hastings. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Pastor Larry L. Fulton officiating. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery DAYTONA BEACH SHORES. FLORIDA - Docin H. Clarke, age 81, of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Friday, December 22, 1995. Mr. Clarke was a World War II Veteran and served with the 325th Glider Inft - 82nd Airborne Division. He received the Purple Heart in Belgium and the Bronze Star for action in France. Mr. Clarke was married to Alice M. Fingleton on December 29, 1945. She preceded him in death in 1972. Mr. Clarke retired from the E.W. Bliss. He was a member of Hastings Masonic Lodge *52 and O.E.S. Hastings Chapter *7. Interment was at Bowne Center, Kent County. fringe benefit* Io regular full time employ­ ees. however. I do question both the moral and ethical values which permit part-time county employees, paid from public funds, being able to obtain lifetime vested rights (b retirement, health and accident and life i ance programs after only six yean of part-time service as a Barry County com­ missioner. This (fringe) benefit, once in place can only he withdrawn by a majority vote of the electorate. This may well become an issue once it becomes public knowledge," Hi nngton said. percent of their gross wages, excluding per diem payments. Herrington said. "These fringe benefits provide for retire­ ment vestment with zero contributions by commissioners after serving three, two year terms, fully paid health insurance and life insurance and other minor items. "I have no question about taxpayers hav­ ing an obligation to provide appropriate Hazel Z. Wheeler The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK HulinQi and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of I: astings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck, Director of Christian Education Craig Stapen. Music Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945 9574 Barrier free building with elevator to ail floor*. WBCH FM AM al 10 30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m ; Worship 1100 a.m. — with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fami ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 pm. Adult Bible Study and Activities lor Kids 6 45 pm. First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages THURSDAY Children's Choir 4:00 p.m . Youth Handbells 4 30 p.m ; Adult Hand bell Choir 6 30 pm.. Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Thursday. April 600p.m Fnday. April 26 — Swim Steak and Chicken Fundraiser Din­ ner for Barry County Habitat for Humanity — 4 40 to 7:00 p.m FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. D C.E . Becky Oexler. Pro­ gram/Youth Director. Thursday. Apr 18 — 3:00 p.m. Cadetle Choir. 3 30 p.m Handchunc a m and 11 00 a m. Morning Wor­ ship (9 30 Sen kc is bnsadcau over WBCH AM-FM) Nuncry is pro­ vided dunng both Services. 9:30 a.m Church School for all ages. 10:30 a.m "Coffee Hour" - Din­ ing room. 11:20 a.m. Children's Church. 12 00 noon All-Church Potluck Dinner and program with Dr David Matthews, our mis­ sionary tn Cameroon. Afnca. 5:00 p.m Middle High PYF. 6 00 p m Confirmation Class • Dining room; 7:00 p.m Senior High PYF Mon day. April 22 — 10:00 a m Staff meets for prayer. 7:00 p.m Misp m Christian Education Commit tee - Sr High Classroom Tuesday. Apnl 23 — 7 00 Stephen Ministers • Pat Cassell, speaker Wednesday. Apnl 24 — 7:00 p.m Chancel Choir rehearsal Thursday. April Leaders meet wtih Pastor Keller. 3 00 p m Cadetle Choir. 3 30 p m Handchime rehearsal. 7:00 p.m Cub Scout Pack meeting Hall NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Edna M. Bush CALEDONIA - Mrs. Edna M. Bush, age 92. passed away Sunday, April 14,1996 at Lowell Medical Care Center. Surviving are her husband, Forrest R. Bush of 76 yean; one daughter. Betty (Russell) Taylor of Alto; two sons, Fred (Dene) Bush of Middleville, Orville (Edna) Bush of Caledonia; nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchil­ dren; two great great grandchildren. Funeral and Committal Services were held Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend G. Timmerman officiating. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. I HASTINGS - Mrs. Hazel Z Wheeler, age 80, passed away Saturday, April IX 1996 at Pennock Hospital. She was bora on January 27,1916 at Reeds­ burg, the daughter of John & Ines (Wilson) Cook. She was mamed to Elmer L. Wheeler gin September 11, 1933 at Marquette. a She was employed at Thomapple KeUAg Schools of Middleville for twenty yean i a maintenance helper and was known as “Ma to all the students. She was a homemaker, enjoyed crochetilg, knitting, sewing, her flowers and gardea g. Hazel had a licensed dog kennel, rail ig poodles and Pekingese dogs. She was a loi )g and caring mother, grandmother, great gn dmother and great-great grandmother, da ig kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her hushed, | | Elmer L. Wheeler; two sons, John V. Wbesr, Lester Lewis Wheeler, sister, Violet CdBk; brother, Lewis Cook; one grandchild; four great grandchildren. Mrs. Wheeler is survived by three daughter*, Rosemary Wilde of Saranac, Arbutis N. (Dale) Drake of Middleville, Georgia May (Marvi i) Dunkleburger of Hastings; three sons, Edwa-d E. Wheeler of Ronda, Elmer A. Wheeler of Hastings, William L. (Denise) Wheeler of Tennessee; 27 grandchildren; 50 great grand­ children; two great-great grandchildren; sever al nieces and nephews. -c Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Bruce Stewart officiating. ■ Interment was in Ml Hope Cemetery'in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association. ^^^^ienriett^L^WiUer HASTINGS - Mrs. Henriette L. Miller, age 80. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. April 16, 1996 at Thomapple Manor. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. [ ^Elizabetl^nn^pTvnk!^ | | TUSCON, ARIZONA - Helen A. SbepcM, 88, of Tuscon, Arizona and formerly of Prairie­ ville, passed away on Wednesday, April *10, 1996. 14 She was bom on August 25, 1907. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1925 and Barry County Normal. She taught in rural Barry County schoolsjor several yean. PENNY HOVANEC Personal Lines Risk Manager SANtXFOX She was a member of Bernard Historical Society. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, quilting End crocheting. ' She was preceded death by her Gerald, in 1977. Mrs. Shepard is survived by one daughier. Linda McElroy of Tuscon, Arizona; one Gn, Steven Shepard of Battle “ " grandchildren. ADAIR HAAS Personal Risk SprcuJisf A memorial graveside service at Cemetery will be announced at a later die Communication With People Who CARE Burial will be at Prairieville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Williami Funeral Home of Delton. NEWS, NEWS/ Indiana Insurance NEWS Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs " BUCKLAND AGENCY of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE- . 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS BRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan LAKELAND, FLORIDA - Elizabeth Anne Sprenkle, age 64, of Lakeland, Florida and formerly of Middleville, passed away on Wednesday, April 10,1996 at Imperial Village Care Center. She was born on July 16, 1931 in Newport, Rhode Island. She moved to Lakeland, Florida 10 years ago, coming from Middleville. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Lakeland. She is survived by her husband, Eugene H. Sprenkle of Lakeland, Florida; sons, Stephen M. Sprenkle of San Diego, California, Christo­ pher E. Sprenkle of Sicily, Daniel H. Sprenkle of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Margaret Crick of Phoenix, Arizona; seven grandchildren; sister, Margaret Groff of Newport, Rhode Island. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, April 13, 1996 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! _____ Representing Five Great Insurance Companies MONICA EBERTS Commercial Risk Office Manager 1 Mervedeti^^cMiUe^- WOODLAND - Mercedcth M. McMillen, 86, of Woodland, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 1996 in Hastings. She was born November 18,1909 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Fred and Clan Smith. She attended schools in Akron and married Garold McMillen on August 25, 1929. He preceded her in death December 20, 1991. She was employed as a Nurses Aid al Pennock Hospital and a Teachers Aid for Lakewood Public Schools. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland and of the Eastern Star. She was also preceded in death by two brothers. Dean and Wallace Smith. Mrs. McMillen is survived by two sons, Garold (Shelia) McMillen of Portland, Canon (Mary) McMillen of Lake Odessa; five grand­ children; several great grandchildren; one brother. Dale Smith of Bradford, Pennsylvania. Funenl services were held Friday, April 12, 1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Jim Houseman of the Temple Baptist Church in Ionia officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Part. Memonal contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. For YOU! B 31 HASTINGS -Arthur H. Cook, age 79, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 1996 at his residence. He was bom July 21, 1916 in Sho-Shoen. Idaho, the son of Howard A. and Georgia (Lyford) Cook. He moved to Michigan in 1928 and attended rural schools. Mr. Cook served in the United States Army from 1941-1945. He was employed with Wahlert Corpora­ tion, Grand Ledge Bill, Mail Carrier, owned and operated Self Serve Laundry Business in Grand Ledge for fourteen years, moved to Nashville in 1959 where he owned and oper­ ated a Ta'-cm for three years, he moved to Hast­ ings in 1961 and worked for E. W. Bliss for nine years, and Hastings Aluminum from 1970-1978 when he retired. He married Margaret Rogers on July 3, 1938. Mr. Cook was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church, life member of Masonic Lodge 179 in Grand Ledge, life member of Hastings Elks Lodge, life member 119th Field Artillery, American Legion Post 45 of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Archie L. Cook in 1973. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Cook of Hastings; four nephews, eight nieces, and two sisters-in-law, Maxine Steward of Onondago and Ruth Kuck of Charlotte. Funeral services were held Friday, April 12, 1996 at Girrbach Funeral Home with Reverend BufTord C. Coe officiating. Burial with full Military Honors was held at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. day morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRLST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. MI 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer o( Green and Jefferson 948-4045 Sunday Services a.m., BiNc School. 10:30 Morning Worship: 6 00 Evening Worship; 7:00 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hactingv Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Service* 9 45 a.m.. Bible Classes fur ail ages. 10 40 a m . Morning Worship with Dave Sarvers Thursday 7 30 pm Prayer and Bible Study — Sharing your Fait. 5 30 p.m. youth meeting with "Yiwth with a Message" 945 9224 . 6 30 p m Bible study for all Commissioners, as policy makers, set lhe (one of the administration, he said. "Our job as policy makers is to gel out with the people. £Ct oui and find what they warn and if we can gel a common ground, to improve things in Barry County " Herrington praised the expertise of county department heads and employees and asked what special qualifications commissioners had to provide meaningful oversight man­ agement to them. In the document to commissioners. Her­ rington included financial costs, excluding fringe benefits, to the county for the services of commissioners. "In 1994. commissioners were paid $58,775 in salaries. $29,740 in per diem Gary Buckland, Saks Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Pat Buckland, Sales can...945-9554 I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 18, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Klopfenstein-McReynolds exchange wedding vows Rochelle Lyn Klopfenstein and Thomas Patrick McReynolds were married March 24. 1996 in the San Juan Islands. Washington The bride is the daughter of Larry and Mary Klopfenstein of Olympia. Washington, and lhe granddaughter of Evelyn and lhe late Gaylord Klopfenstein of Lake Odessa, and Frank and Jean Schwaning of Woodland She graduated from Tumwater High School and Washington State University. The groom is lhe son of Duane and Sandy Mau of Kirkland. Washington. He graduated from Juanita High School and lhe University of Washington. Both tic bride and groom are employed in retail management The couple will live in Bremerton. Washington. ' Hayners to observe £ 50th anniversary bit Burdette and Bonnie Hayner were married !<> April 13. 1946 in Hastings. V The couple have three children: David and • Mary Jane Hayner. Linda and Dale Kelly, and ijArioa RafDer They have seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. !•: An open house will be held in their honor ^'Sunday. Apnl 21. at the Nashville V.F.W. Hall from I to 4 p.m. All family, friends and neighbors arc invited to join in the celebration of this joyous event. When the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday evening, John Waite, society president, announced that the board of directors has agreed that the theme of the 1996 Depot Day, to be held Saturday, July 27, will be the Centennial of the Automobile in America. AU the displays inside the depot will pertain to the history of the automobile and there will be an exhibit of old autos at the depot. Cl Koons-VanderStel plan to wed Aug. 10 »• Brown-Borton engegement told My oldest granddaughter. Christy Stamcr. had surgery to correct a severe jaw malocclu­ sion last week. The surgery was done al Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. Her lower jaw was shortened and her upper was length­ ened so that they met. She was home in three days and is doing well, in fact she in­ tended to return to school Monday when spring break would end. despite a mouthful of wires and rubber bands. The Woodland Lions Club met last Tues­ day. with 11 members present. This was a few more than Clyde Shoemaker expected. The dinner was baked chicken. After dinner, John and Denise Lenz of the Woodland Townehousc joined the group to discuss matters of mutual interest about lhe joint stairway between their respective build­ ings. mutual insurance liability and other such matters. The meeting ended with lhe same good rapport between the owners of the Townehouse and the Lions Club that has always existed. The Kilpatrick United Brethren Missionary Society held its April noon dinner last Wednesday as they do the second Wednesday of every month. Turkey breast, prepared by Hildred Chase, was the entree. They had a good crowd of 24 people. 1 was unable to attend the Kilpatrick Mis­ sionary dinner this month as Chris Pierson and I look my two-year-old dog. which had grown to be half lhe size of a Hrse and was more than 1 can handle since I have had four surgeries in five years to Paws with a Cause in Caledonia for a temperament test. The people there surprised ate by saying that "Poppy" has a perfect temperament and a marvelous attitude to work with a handi­ capped person and they definitely wanted her. They were pleased with what to me was a problematic huge size as they said she would have the capacity to help a person in a wheelchair, which a smallet dog would not. 1 left her with certainly mixed emotions as she has been my companion since she was a small puppy of six weeks old and I had spent many hours training her and much money on her. but I am glad that if I couldn't keep her. she will be where she will be helpful to someone and appreciated. David and Bonnie Koons of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Laura Marie to Cameron J. VanderStcl. son of Norman and Connie VanderStel of Grand Rapids. Laura is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Western Michigan University. Cameron is a 1990 graduate of Forest Hills Northern in Grand Rapids, a 1994 graduate of Grand Rapids Community College, and will graduate from Western Michigan University in Apnl. An Aug. 10. 1996 wedding is planned at the First Baptist Church in Hastings. Pam Swiler has agreed io be chairwoman of the displays and the auto show for this year’s special event. Anyone who has an old automobile or any item pertaining to the history of automobiles and is willing to lend such items to the society for depot display can call her at 374-3141 to make arrange­ ments. As always, there will be entertainment and food at the depot all afternoon on that day. Waite also announced lhe work in the baggage room is now completed and some work has been done on a tiny kitchenette, which will be plumbed and usable before Depot Day and will make the day easier for John and Denise Lenz chat with Art Meade at the Woodland Lions Club meeting. Odessa Area Historical Society will be at 7:30 p.m. May 9 in the dining room of Lake Manor on Emerson Street in Lake Odessa. The program will presented by Pam Swiler and will be about local cemeteries The pub lie is welcome. Mcrccdcih McMillen died during a morn­ ing nap last Wednesday. A memorial service was held at Koops in Lake Odessa on Friday. The Rev. Jim Houseman of Ionia conducted the service. During her 86 years. Merccdilh had two sons, worked as a teacher’s aide and a nurscs’s aide and directed lhe Zion Lutheran Choir for many years. Her husband. Garold, died a few years ago. I spent Sunday afternoon with my sister­ in-law. Evelyn McClay in Marshall It was the first lime we had been together since September as I was away for four months during lhe winter, so we exchanged very laic birthday presents and Christmas greetings The Woodland Township Board will meet Monday. April 22. at 7:30 p.m. Township Board meetings are usually scheduled for the fourth Monday and sometimes people think of it as lhe last Monday, and if there is a fifth Monday, they are too late; so I am mentioning this now. The Lakewood Community Ambulance organization held their April public dinner Sunday at Cunningham's Acre. They served 150 people roast beef and ham. Alice Forshcy said the next dinner will be on Mother’s Day May 12. and that is usually the biggest dinner of the year as everyone likes to take mother out to dinner and the regular restaurants cannot handle the crowds. the workers. It was announced the Lake O. society will sell hollyhocks again this year and the perennial plants sold last year should bloom this summer. The plants will be sold at the depot Friday and Saturday. May 10 and 11. The depot will be open the regular hours, from 10 to 2 on the last Saturday of the next two months. April 27 and May 25 The next general meeting of lhe Lake so the ambulance dinner gel* lots of people then. This year the menu will be Swiss steak and ham. Cheryl Allen. Woodland Townshio Clerk, tells me tliat Nancy Potter. Carol Hewett and Walter "Jim" Jemison have taken out peti­ tions to run in the primary for Woodland Township Treasurer as Peggy France docs not intend to run for re-election. Allen also said no one had asked for a peti­ tion to oppose any of the other incumbents, all of whom arc preparing to run for re-elec­ tion. This weekend (April 20 and 21) will be re­ cycling time in Woodland Township. The bins will be at the fire station-township building and paper, cardboard, plastic, alu­ minum and clear glass can be put into them Les Forman, president of the Woodland Village Council and the Lake«ood School Board, had surgery last week. It is expected that he will be back home very soon. Junior and senior high aged youths at Lakewood United Methodist Church plar to hold a rummage sale al the church Saturday. May 4. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are now collecting anything sale worthy. If yu«i have anything you want to get rid of and wish to donate it to this sale, lhe proceeds of which will go toward the youths* summer mission trip, call 367-4800 any weekday morning. Anyone who was planning tO attend the Living Slones dinner and program at Lake­ wood United Methodist Church Sunday, April 21. should be aware that the meal and program has been postponed to Sunday. May 19 NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in 77*0 rnnTfilyS BANNER CM... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! Mt The engagement of Teresa L. Brown and 'James H Borton is announced by their Join America in Prayer on Thursday, May2 NATIONAL DAYOF PRAYER America's 1996 National Day of Prayer Is Thursday, May 2. Among those who approach me I wiD show myself holy: in the sight of all the people I will be honored — Leviticus 10.3b Humble yoursdt before God. Thank Him for His arm of protection around this country. Give God the reverence and glory that is due Him. Compliments of... Tom s Market - Steve Robinson ^families. Teresa ts the daughter of Phyllis Brown and the late Gaylord Brown. James is the son of Ross and Donna Borton and the late Daria Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... | James was a 1995 graduate of Hastings L-High School and is currently employed with »,pffice Max of Lansing. Teresa will be a 1996 .^graduate of Hastings High School and will be t ^tending Kellogg Community College to study elementary education. A Sept. 7. 1996. wedding is planned al the r.} First United Methodist Church of Hastings. wohls MEL SERIES Narrated by... Anges Count’s 85th birthday near Agnes L. (Foote) Count will be celebrating her 85th birthday on April 25. Family and fnends mas send her cards Hastings Spring Fling Weekend Community wide Ken Lawrence •mlng ty 17tl 18th Garage Sale nn Warners to observe 65th anniversary Wieland to mark 50th anniversary Please come help us celebrate lhe 50th an­ niversary of our parents. Bill and Ayleen Wieland* An open house is planned Sunday. April 28. 1996 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Calvary Grace Brethren Church, on 84th Street. Alto Please, no gifts — Your presence will be lhe best gift ever! In the Hastings Area HOMEOWNERS! F l. 'I STOP a LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVALI CondUpO. HIRWJ-MM Su»l-MMU2221 AAA MOKTGaqi & Financial CQ«r. Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, April 19 • 7PM Hastings Central School Auditorium The family of RC (Chet) and Catherine Warner are holding an open house in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary at the Moose Hall at 869 East Lincoln Avenue. Ionia, on April 21st from 2 to 5 p.m. The honor of your presence is all that is required. iMnc from piychedl to ptKhKkl “Pacific Coast-from Top to Bottom” Enjoy the music of Don Reid at the organ Your garage sale aas win be placed around a map in the Reminder pub­ lished on Tuesday May 14. 1996. You must place your ad and pick up your FREE Garage Sale <ign by Friday. May lOth. ...before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and at intermission! hDUUtS SWOCHTS �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1996 Dear Feeling Better: I say "Romeo” got hti just dues, but you arc enjoying his misery a bit loo much. If possible, lone down the in*, tensity of satisfaction. Granted he was less than a model husband and behaved like a heel, but still, he is the father of your two children. 1 would hope you could maintain a civil rela­ tionship for the sake of the kids. Be a lady, and make an effort. LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE OF MONTGAGC SALf Default having been mod* in th* condition* of o certain Mortgage mod* by Lewt* A. Bolton and Jeanifer I. Bolton hutbond ond wife. Woodham* Mortgage Corporation dat*d Moy 20 1994 recorded Moy 24. 1994. Liber 605 Pog* 887 aitigned to Trevors* Mortgage Corporation by Alignment of Mortgog* dat*d Moy 20 1994 recorded May 24. 1994. in liber 605 Pag* 893. and recorded in th* office of th* Register of Deed* for th* County of Barry ond Stat* of Michigan on which Mortgog* there it claimed to be du* at thu dot* of this notice, for principal ond interest, th* turn of Fifth Three Thoutdond On* Hundred Seventy Seven ond 33/100 •••($53,177.33) Dollar*, ond no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgog*. or ony port thereof, whereby th* power of sol* contained in said Mortgage has become operative Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage ond in pursuance of th* statute in such cos* mod* and provided, th* said Mortgog* will be foreclosed by o sal* of th* premises therein described or to much thereof os may be nacessary. at public auction, to th* highest bidder. at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings, ond County of Borry. Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in ond for said County, on May 2. 1996. at 2:00 o'clock in the after­ noon of sold doy. ond said premises will be sold to pay th* amount so os aforesaid then due on said Mortgog* together with 9.5% percent interest, lego! costs. Attorneys' fee* ond also any toxet ond insurance that said Mortgagee doe* pay on or prior to the dot* of said sale: which said premises ore described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit Lot 7 of Block IB of Eastern Addition to th* City ac­ cording to th* recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of plots, on page 2. The period of redemption will be six months from date of sol*. Doted; March 18. 1996 TRAVERSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee. Thomas R. AIword Cunningham. Davison. Beeby. Rogers 1 Alword Atorneys lor Mortgagee Business Address 413 5. Union. P.O. Box 878 Traverse Qty. Ml 49685-0878 (4/18) Sympai* of Minutes____ NOFC TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING April 8. 1996 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to Flog by all present Four Board Members, seven resident*. Sandy James County Commissioner Approval of Agenda: March 11. 1996 minutes Received Treasurers; all correspondence ond committee reports. Approved payment of bills presented Adopted Resolution Re Bonding for Lakeside Dr Improvement. Request ballot language for renewal of fire, cemetery, rood millog*. Adopted Resolution 91-3-AS Re: moiling label fees. Approved rood projects for 1996. Adjournment 10:55 p.m. Shirley R Cose. Clerk Attested to by: Meryl I. Peak*. Acting Chairman (4/18) Default having been mode in the terms and con ditions of a certain mortgage mode by Patricio J. Hazen o single person, to Great Lakes Bancorp A Federal Saving* Bonk organized under the Home Owners' loon Act of 1933 of the United States ol America, os amended. Mortgagee, doted August 5. 1993. ond recorded in the office of th* Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, ond Slot* of Michigan, on August 9. 1993. in Liber 579. Page 863 Barry County Record* on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at th* date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum ol Thirty Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Nine ond 81 100 Dollars ($32,389.81) plus on escrow deficit of On* Hundred Twenty and 70/100 Dollars $120.70) plus lot* charges of On* Hundred Thir­ teen ond 40 100 Dollars ($113.40). And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor tgoge or ony port thereof. Now therefor*, by virtu* of the power of sole contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the Stole of Michigan in such case mod* and provided notice is hereby given that on Moy 16. 1996 ol two o’clock In th* afternoon. Local Tim*, said mortgog* will be foreclosed by a sole of public auction to the highest bidder, at th* East door of th* Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Borry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for th* County of Borry is held), of th* premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. a» aforesaid, on soid mor tgoge. with the interest thereon at eight ond 500/100 (8.500%) percent per annum and oil legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the at­ torney fees allowed by low. ond also ony sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises or* situated in the Township of Hop* County of Barry. Stat* of Michigan ond described os: lot 29 of Cosa Del-Mor of Acker s Point accor­ ding to the recorded plat thereof, os recorded in liber 3. of plats. Pog* 64. Township of Hop*. Borry County. Michigan. Sidwell No.(s): 080707002100 During the six months immediately following the sole, th* property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan. April 1. 1996. GREAT LAKES BANCORP. A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, mortgagee Elizabeth A. Kiefer LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great lakes Bancorp 401 East Liberty Ann Arbor M.ch.gen 48104 2298 (313)769-8300 X4131 (4/25) CARLTON TOWN6IBP April 8. 1996 Present: Kaiser. Forman. Erb. Smith. Vondecor. 4 residents, guests — Mr. ond Mrs. Jim Bolley. Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. Heard Clerk ond Treasurer's reports. Heard Public Comment. Jim Bailey commented on Landfill. Animal Shelter ond th* Grant for the jail. Voted not to accept Credit Cards to pay taxes. Finalized plans for Chloride. Gravel and Blodepotch ond Sool for th* roads. Paid oil bills. Adjourned meeting at 9:30 p.m. Linda Erb. Dep. Clerk Attested to by: David Kaiser. Supervisor (4/18) Set Sail on the Spectacular New “Fun Ship" FASCINATION! Introducing Carnivals newest and most exciting 'Fun Ship'— FASCINATION! Only this spectacular SuperLiner offers you the glam­ our of public rooms styled after Hollywood classics Enjoy duty-free shopping, fine dining and the Nautia Spa- FASCINATION departs San Juan on 7 day cruises to five exciting ports-of-call in the southern Animal voyeurs A test off will Dear Ann Landers: Two years ago. my father passed away, leaving almost everything to his wife to whom he had been mamed for only nine years. My brother. “Joe.'* and I arc upset by this and feel that we have been cheated Dad married "Susan” four years after Mom died. She was 39. and Dad was 64. He sold our family home, which was mortgagefree. and gave bo<h Joe and me 10 percent of the proceeds. He then moved into Susan's home. Over the years, a fair amount of money was put into Susan’s house. They lived very well and took two expensive trips every year Everyone, including me. thought Dad and Susan were the perfect couple. We got along extremely well. Susan told me she felt like she was only borrowing my father, which endeared her to me even more. I told Dad not to worry about leaving any money to me and to just enjoy life. Susan always had a good job. She also had a small business that Dad helped her with from time to time. She sold her business shortly before Dad died. The only provision Dad made for my brother and me was one-third of his life in­ surance policy for each of us. His will stipulated that if he and his wife died together, his sons would get no share of her business and it would go io her only son. Susan did give Joe and me $8,000 each, but we think she should have given us al least another $15,000. What Joe and I want to know is why my father didn’t protect some of his assets for HIS sons the way Susan did for hers. How much money, if any, did he put into her business? Why didn't they have a prenuptial agreement? What was her business worth before their marriage and how much did she get when she sold it? We also figure that Susan could outlive my brother, who is 40. and me. 1 am 34. Joe and I think that to be fair. Susan should figure out the difference between how much Dad brought into the marriage and how much more he was worth when he died, and then give us half. We would have liked to continue our friend­ ship with Susan, but now. we wonder if we should go our separate ways and tell her why — or would it be in our best interest to keep things pleasant, not rock and boat and hope she will remember us in her will? — Bewildered in Ontario. Dear Bewildered: Benjamin Franklin was certainly right when he said if you want to know what people arc like, just share an in­ heritance with them. It appears to me that everything was peachy pie until your father's will was read. Remember, you told your dad not leave you anything but to enjoy his life. When he took you at your word and did just that, you were surprised and disappointed and are now trying to figure out how to get more. You thought Susan was the perfect wife for your father until you learned that she inherited the bulk of his estate. How ungenerous! The notion that you are entiled to part of Susan's business profits is nutty. She gave you and your brother $8,000 each as a gift. Remember? 1 don’t know much about the inheritance law in Canada, but in the United States, you wouldn't stand a ghost of a chance if you tried to break your father's will. My advice is kwitcherbellyachin' and accept the situation with LEGAL NOTICES Caribbean Only on Carnival, a leader in quality cruise vacations! Mooday-Fnday Special Pricing Available t:X>6S» 7 KB Kraft Avenue S.E. (at M-37). Caledonia (616) 554-0311 R?»i365* ...from Sanuday 1000 200 BCamival. THE MOST POPllAMCRITSE UXE I\ THE WORLD!* (Include* atr ) •Rate* are per person. double occupancy, plus port charge* and government fees-taxes Saving* are per cabin. Restriction* apply. We Want To Wash Vour t&T Car... to raise money for Special Olympics’.’. Special Olympics join us Saturday April 20th at Hastings Chrysler 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1455 West State Street. Hastings Every Special Olympic Athlete deserves an opportunity. All proceeds go to Special Olympics. Hollenbecks Hot Dogs & pop will be available April 2. 1996 ot 7:00 p.m. Board members all present. Also present: Cnty Comm. Newman. Fire Chief Boulter and 2 citizens. Fire Dept, report received. Approved the following: Salary resolution. Departmental annual budget. Bernard Museum and YMCA subsidies. WAEM's subsidy. Township depository, meeting dotes. 1996 rood projects, mileage reimbursement of 31 cents, placing township proposal on Aug. ballot. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (4/18) ORDER TO ANSWER BY PUBLICATION File No. 96 257-DO RYAN J. BATES Plaintiff, SHANNA E BATES Defendant. DENNIS F. McNALLY (P26745) Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 356 Schoolcraft Ml 49067 (616) 679-4535 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Court Room, in Hostings. Michigan this 5»h doy of April 1996 PRESENT: HONORABLE JAMES H FISHER. Circuit Judge. TO: SHANNA E BATES. Defendant IT tS ORDERED 1. You ore being sued by Plaintiff in this Court for divorce from the bonds of matrimony 2. You must file your answer or take such other action permitted by low in this Court al 220 W. Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan. 49058. on or before twenty-eight (28) day* from the date of lost publication. If you fail to do so. a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this cose. 3. A copy of this Order shall be published once each week for three con»ecutive week* and proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge (5/2) Gem of the Day: Drive carefull) Remember. it’s not only a car that can be recalled by its maker. More excitement Dear Ann Landers: I was infuriated by your response to "W.G." You told her that husbands who are satisfied at home arc less likely to stray. What a lot of rubbish! There are any number of relationships out there bet­ ween controlling men and compliant women. You've printed letters from them. It is too easy to blame it on the woman if the man isn’t getting enough sex. Chances are. the woman isn't getting her needs met either. My husband turned 40 and decided he need­ ed to "get more out of life.” He said that he wanted more excitement and he wasn't getting enough sex. Well. I would have liked more excitement, too (translate that into more sex), but he was the one who chose to work 60 hours a week on the night shift. When he came home at 8 a.m.. I had to pack a couple of lunches, get two kids off to school and go to my own job. Did the big stiff make an effort to help out? Are you kidding? He can't tell you how much money lhe kids need to buy milk at school or the names of any of their teachers. I suggested marrige counseling, but he said he didn't believe in it. The next thing I knew, he left me for a 22-year-old tramp he worked with. Three days after he moved in with her. he called me on the phone and cried. He said he'd made a big mistake and asked if he could come back home. 1 told him he’d made his bed and now he could lie in it. By the way. my ex-husband's tramp is now suing him for sexual harassment in the workplace. He said he wanted more excite­ ment in his life, and he sure is getting it. What do you say. Miss Landers? — Feeling Better in Michigan. Dear Ann Landers: I saw this in the Louisville. Ky.. Courier-Journal. What kind of animal lover could condone this sort of thing? Here's the story: "It's an animal lover's ultimate fantasy. For those into amorous iguanas or hot two­ toed sloths, the Santa Ana Zoo in California is bolding its Second Annual Sex Tour in honor , of Valentine's Day. "The adults-only tour brings people into the/ boudoirs of their furry and feathered friends// To set the mood, champagne is served. ', "The curator and veterinarian who guide', the tour offer no guarantees that the animals" will be amorous, but if they are. visitors are in. for an eyeful. "Take the two-toed sloths, for instance. Their foreplay involves rubbing rumps and” dancing check to cheek, so to speak. Soon the,, sloths are anything but lethargic. They’re air-'* borne, hanging face to face from their front / lep' "And the green iguana is a rough and ready* Romeo His partner often ends up scratched* and bitten. "The tour costs $15. which includes cham-. pagne and a continental breakfast.” Just sign.’ me - Flabbergasted Out -of-Stale Observer. ’ Dear Flabbergasted: Animals in the zoo do not read calendars. They know nothing about Valentine’s Day. Animals only do whai, comes naturally. 1 think maybe the public ' relations person in Santa Ana got carried'., away. /* alcohol ruining your life or the life of o’ loved one? "Alcoholism: Hon- to Recognize II. How to Deal With It, How to Conqutr It'*' can turn things around. Send a self^\ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a ’. check or money order for S3.75 Ithis includes ’ postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. ', 60611-0562. (In Canada. send S4.55). ” Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate. Inc. ’* Lake Odessa NEWS On Monday at 7 p.m.. East Elementary will hold its musical program at the high school auditorium. On Wednesday. April 24. the monthly im­ munization clinic will be held at Fellowship Hall on Fourth Avenue. This is sponsored by the Ionia County Health Department. On the evening of the 24th. the board of directors of the Lake Odessa Community Library will meet. On Thursday, April 25, the Sunfield Elementary school will hold its musical pro­ gram al the high school. Al the same time, the Lakewood Board of Education will meet, also at the high school. On Friday next week. April 26. there will be an afternoon in-service training session for all staff members of lhe junior high and high school Mrs. Tom Weinberger of Buchanan was an overnight guest at the home of her sister and husband on Maple Street so she and sister Lorraine could attend the Friday funeral of their aunt, Mercedeth McMillen. With the return of some of the winter escapees, the attendance at the Lake Odessa Area Historical society swelled to 20. The Tom Gillilands. Alicia Walter, and the Ron Ericksons joined the others for an enjoyable evening watching the video of Dick Evans with his hearty appetite and hearty laughter as he toured "The Michigan Road.” Alicia Walker brought for sharing and showing a new genealogy book, which nar­ rates the stories of the offspring of Jacob Koutz and his wife. The book includes some of the story of the search Alicia and a Penn­ sylvania distant cousin made to locate lost branches of lhe family. Much of the early family history takes place in Odessa Township with branches of it later in Sebewa. Ionia. Saranac, Montcalm County and beyond. The pages have lines and numerals at the left margin so one can sec at a glance in which generation is the person listed. With the Haskins family reunion coming in early July, chairman John Waite reports that he is astonished at the response of relatives from other states who plan to attend. One cou­ ple is coming from California and their off­ spring will fly in from Connecticut to meet here. A Kansas branch of the family will pro­ vide entertainment at the Saturday dinner. A priest from Ionia will take part in one phase of the schedule. In 150 years since the family migrated here from Ohio, the numbers have swelled to great proportions, and encompass many branches. In a recent district audition held by the Na­ tional Association of Teachers of Singing, four students of Marilyn Breicheisen Pierce won honors. Marilyn and some of the other instructors are teachers at Lansing Communi­ ty College. Larry and Joan Rohrbacher made a Monday morning visit to Orville and Virginia Decker at Leesburg last week as a first stop on their way from LaBelle. Fla., to visit Forrest and Mary Webster in New Mexico. The Websters lived in Odessa Township several years ago. Mrs. Ida Nickel of St. Ignace arrived April 5 for a visit with her "Troll children” (those who live below the bridge) On Tuesday, her host children. Ward. Elaine and daughter Elizabeth VanLaanen. entertained Gary and Kathy Nickel of Hastings, Mark and Vicki Erickson and children. Kyle, Natalie and Alex for a belated Easter dinner. Gary and Kathy are between houses at Nashville so they are living with son David for the present Glenn and Jude Desgranges are home from Illinois with the twin girls. Glenn has finished his treatments and now will be on a schedule of returning every two weeks for heart biopsies At the morning service at Central United Methodist Church. Darcy Nicole, daughter o(' David and Shari Noyce of Clarkssille was 1 baptized by pastor Emmen Kadwell Jr. Shari took her membership vows. Great-/ grandmother Re inc Peacock was there to see ' the baptism of her 33rd great-grandchild.' Grandparents Tom and Lois Peacock. Mrs." Noyce, aunts Carolyn Peacock and Cathy . Haney and young cousins attended Signs of spring abound. The wintering birds are back and are frequent visitors to bird ' feeders. They and the squirrels seem to enjoy . getting drinks from the discharge of sump pumps Rhubarb plants are poking through the * earth's crust. Karen Morse with Elizabeth and Will of/ Richland, her sister and niece were Sunday guests of their mother and brother on Johnson . Street. Saturday night brought a family program \ called "All That Jazz” at Fellowship Half' with more than 70 gathered for a potluck meal. and entertainment by the Lakewood Jazz, Band. The room was colorfully decorated, with table paper and napkins printed in a hot pepper design, crepe paper garlands draped ! over the food tables in the center of the room^ with a pair of balloons, where they were secured to lhe ceiling, colorful theater half- , masks on stems on each table and clusters of masks on lhe serving table, along with' Spanish style pinatas. The band was under the direction of Dave McQueen and featured, several soloists in the baker's dozen OL* musical numbers. The band received a, monetary gift in appreciation of their fine pro/j gram. Some band parents and family members came for the program. . । Friends here are being notified of the April 9 death of the Rev. Emerson Minor of Plainwell. He served as interim pastor for tai' weeks at Central U.M. Church in the spring., of 1996. He is survived by wife Eleanor and, six children, one of whom is the Rev. Daq Minor. Emerson was descended from Horace Miner, one of the pioneer business figures in Bonanza and Lake Odessa in the 1880s. Many / of his forebearers lived in the Berlin Center area. He enjoyed his weeks here as an avenue; for making contacts with family members^ gathering photographs and hearing stories" from people who recalled his relatives stories about them. In addition, he was a very ‘ caring, capable pastor called from his retire: ment to serve the local church. He made the daily commute in his trusty little pickup truck,. ’■ The board of directors of the local historic^.* society met Monday evening. Plans for the Jii;/ ly 27 Depot Day are progressing Again this' village will make the annual Janie Rodriguez award presentation during the summer after­ noon. There is to be an exhibit of antique care and likely a parade of cars. Some advance dates are for the semi-annual hazardous waste pick-up to be on Saturday. May 18. Clean-up days when trash can be trashed are May 17 and 18. The all-village garage sale day is to be on Saturday. June L; Lake Odessa was hit in mid-afternoon Fri-' day with very heavy rain, which lasted for a. few hours. Then, as announced by the utility company by mail, the electric power for thlc community was shut off for four hours durinfc the early morning hours Saturday. No poww; — no sump pumps. The result was some wat basements. Then about 5 a.m. Monday, the villaged was pelted with hailstones during ye£ another storm. Parking was at a premium this week downtown with kindergarten roundup at the Fellowship Hall as 4- and 5-year-oldC registered for school in the fall, with testing: for hearing and vision, social readiness. inK munizations and other facets of prepardneaaZ with a broad range of testers There was tnfi* fic in and out all day tor four days. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 18. 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... As I Remember: B' Joyce F. Weinbrecht Homer was raised on farms in Hastings Township, east of Hastings. His father and mother separated and Homer bought out his brother, while doing the farming for his mother Clifton, his brother, got married and Homer purchased his share of the equipment and slock Later. Homer bought his mother's land and then added more land to it. His mother was his housekeeper and cook, preparing meals for hired help and for threshers. One of his hired men was Guy Silsby. Homer look good care of his hired help and even loaned them money at times. He loaned Guy enough money to buy a suit at Ray Waters' More. Guy paid it back at 50 cents a week. Homer writes about Guy Silsby as follows "Guy was a good horseman. During the early 1930s we had several very hot. dry sum­ mers. and mans horses died from over heating We had two three horse teams. Many times, we would fast a neck yoke between the furrow horse and the middle horse, fasten a kerosene lantern to the neck yoke, and plow at night when it was cooler. Il was so dry that the com yield was very low. "We raised pea or navy beans and harvested only one field. We only had a yield of one and one half bushels per acre. We turn­ ed the cattle into one field of them without even attempting to harvest them. Wheal did better. It didn't need as much water. We were fortunate that we never lost a horse. "The marketing of a ewe. a female sheep, was often more than the value of the sheep in Detroit The three sheep farmers in our neighborhood would slaughter a ewe when having to feed threshers or silo fillers a meal. We did not have electricity or any type of refrigeration and this small animal was quick­ ly consumed." In 1937. Homer, purchased Lena's (Becker) Farm and his first tractor, a John Deere Model A on steel wheels, a two bottom plow, and a two row cultivator for $1,246 or three fine horses and $500 in cash. In 1938. Homer and Ruth O'Connor Baine were married. Ruth was working as secretary to the superintendent of schools for $30 a week. On Oct. I. 1941. Mary Jane was bom and on March 28. 1945. Anne Elizabeth was bom. On her 42nd birthday. April 11. 1945. Ruth passed away. Lena Becker and Ruth's mother. Mary O'Connor cared for the family, w/th some help from Mrs. Robert Reed Homer and Esther Doty met when Mary Jane entered kindergarten. Esther was her teacher and Mary asked her to become her mother many limes. On June 14. 1948 Homer and Esther were married. Esther had taught in the city schools for 19 years. Beginning in I960, she returned to leaching kindergarten in the Hastings City schools and continued to do so for a total of 30 years, retiring in 1970. In 1952. Homer and Emmet Wilson started Hastings Milling and Farm Supply . Emmet Wilson moved on to another position and Homer took over management of the com­ pany. This meant that he had to sell his dairy­ herd in 1959. In I960 the farm equipment and the heifers they had been raising were sold By the spnng of 1964. Hastings Milling and Supply had returned to a profitable company and was then sold to George Lydy Oser the years, as adjoining land was available, the home farm had grown to 360 acres. This was sold to Bob Tim. One hun­ dred and twenty acres, which were located further east on State Road were sold to Neal Dingman In 1964. Robert Furrow built Homer and Esther a new bnck house on Center Road on the banks of the Thomapple River. Esther continued teaching school Homer spent the next two years selling real estate, then a year buying timber land for Chester A. Stem. He was county commissioner for a two-year term and was collecting for the Hastings City Bank. Esther s highest teaching salary was $7,500 a year, and her lowest salary was $810, which was during the depression. Part of the $810 came as script that some merchants would lake as money When the school sy stem was able, it would redeem the script. After Esther graduated from high school in 1926. she worked for 15 months at Postum (now General Foods. 1986). a food company in Battle Creek. She was paid $14 to $18 each week and used the money to help pay her colate expenses for two years at Western ichigan Teachers College (now Western Michigan University) in Kalamazoo. She ______ by Homer Becker _____________ Two teams of three horses each. These belonged to Lechleitner Fair Lake Farm. The log cabin where Home and Clifton Becker lived on Becker Road received a life teaching certificate. By attending summer school, extens^.n classes, where the instructor came from Western to Hastings to leach an evening class, or by driving to Western for Saturday classes and correspondence courses, she received her bachelor s degree tn 1938 Esther's tuition at Western in 1927 was $14 per term. Room rent was $3 per week There were no dormitories and students lived in private homes She lived in lhe Mike Vester home with 16 girls. There were four girls downstairs in an apartment and 12 girls upstairs with one and one half bathrooms for the 12 girls. Girls had to sign out and in during evenings, and all the girls had to be in the house by 10 p.m. on weekday nights and were allowed out just a little later on weekends Homer and Esther’s daughter. Mary Jane, married Edward Banfield on Aug. 6. 1960 and they were both employed by Central Col­ lege. Pella. Iowa in the Upward Bound Pro­ gram. They have four children (in 1986). Anne Becker is an attorney and married Vincent LaPorte. a doctor. ITtey located in Marshall. Minn. Homer belonged to Kiwanis beginning in 1949. He was president in 1960. He was on lhe Selective Service Board for 20 years. He spent many years as a director of the Hastings City Bank. He was instrumental in creation of the Trost Department at the Hastings City Bank. He was a County Commissioner for a term from 1968 to 1969. Homer and Esther were very active members of the First Uni*ed Methodist Church of Hastings. After Esther retired from teaching school, beginning in 1970. the couple spent lhe winters in Florida, returning each spring to resume their places in lhe community until the next fall He writes in his autobiography: "Dunng my lifetime, many people have helped me. and I want to thank them. Elben Davis loaned me $20 times over. Maurice Lambic of the Hastings City Bank. David Goodyear, the second of the Goodyear Brothers Implement Company . Mrs. Robert Colman and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Matthew, who financed my first purchases of land, all helped me succeed as a farmer." "The farm neighbors dunng those tough years, the Andrew Kennedy family who were neibghbors for 46 years, loaning and borrow­ ing horses and equipment, exchanging labor. In later years they owned equipment together and never had a settlement, each feeling that they had earned their share "Civil War veteran P.W Burgess, who liv­ ed on the farm where Dr. Blair (1986) now lives on Becker Road, was a special man. He was the kind of man who would pile watermelons under a maple tree with a sign telling people to take some. He cared for his honeybees while smoking a cigar, and if the 'cards' or boxes were not filled, he would give the honey away to a small boy. He was just the kind of man that any boy w ould aspire to be like." Homer Becker died at the age of 93 at M.J. Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids on Nov. 28. 1995. His impact on the community where he lived will live on in the memories of those who knew him. He was a kind man. and lived up to his boyhood idol. P.W. Burgess. Sources: "As I Remember" by Homer Decker, 1986: loaned by Dan and Julaine Matthews. The Archives of the Hastings Ban­ ner: Barry County Records of Vital Statistics. Summerfest Fund­ Raising Committee established The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Summerfest Committee has formed a Fund­ raising Committee to help raise money for the local event The Fund-raising Committee, headed by John Cohoon. treasurer of the Summerfest Committee, sent out letters to all area businesses and chamber members, informing them that the committee was formed to help with the many expenses incurred during the weekend event, and to help improve on the existing event so that the Hastings area people and tourists who come to enjoy the event will be able to do so in future years. The many ex­ penses include electric, publicity, portable toilets, entertainment, various mailings and expenses that arise closer to the event. The committee members would like to sec more donations come in by the deadline of April 30. If your business was not contacted, call the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at 945-2454 "II your business was contacted and you are considering a donation, please remember this community event in its 19th year, a local event that so many people have come to en­ joy." said Cohoon. If you are an individual and would like to make a contribution, call the chamber office at 945-2454. Christine Anderson, who is lhe assistant Io the chamber director, made a quilt, that was donated to the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Summerfest Committee. The quilt, which is made of apples with various patterns is a donation/rafflc to help support the chamber and Summerfest Committee Tickets sells for $1 per ticket. The Summerfest event is Aug. 23. 24 and 25 this year. For your insurance call CENAS First and second shifts, varied hours available, if not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Eam $500 upon successful completion ol a two week training course and state certification. Excellent employ­ ment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a staring wage of $6.55 per hour. Classes start AprH 29 and end May 15. The first 6 days ot class will be from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15 am until 3:00 pm. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before April 25. 1996 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please Farmers Insurance Group Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and SO* drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent CARY BEGG AGENCY Aata, Hom, Ute, CoomnW Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE You Are Invited! Don’t Miss Out! Attend our April 23rd Edward Jones Seminar This months featured program: AMERICAN LEGACY - MR. CHRIS CASSIN SEMINAR TOPICS: INVESTING FOR TAX DEFERRED LEGAL NOTICES GROWTH NOW - FOR MORE INCOME LATER! Please, Call for reservations Now! Call (616) 945-3553 (24-hour reservation line) Due to the overwhelming popularity of this seminar, seating Is limited. Reservations are required. Feel free to bring an interested friend Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 HASTINGS CHAimR TOWNSHIP Mark D. Christensen ApH1^*1996 - Investment Representative Six board member* peasant Wilder absent. County Comm, ond Mrs Bailey, two guest* Minute* approved, traosuraes report placed on file. Tabled Freeport Library contract Approved gravel rood work and center line pointing. Resolution to sign MOOT contract Authorised payment of Birch bill ond amended lire budget Paid outstanding bill*. Adjourned ot 8 40 Bonnie I. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by . Richard C. Thoma*. Supervisor (4/IS) Sywpeta of the Regular Moeth« of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD April 10. 1996 All member* present ond 14 citizen*. Agenda approved Minute* approved a» read Report* of Committoe* presented Approved Township* cost for cleaning Mud Brown Jewell Drain. Rood work lor 1996 approved Approved request to razona property in Section n Motion approved to reimburse Assessor for prin­ ting assessment notices. Vouchors in amount of $6,992.42 approved June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Ear' (4/18) The home of Homer and Esther Becker located on the banks of the Thor­ napple River. The house on the farm located at the corner of State and Becker Road. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS DUST CONTROL As a service to Township residents, the Baltimore Township Board will again contract with Liquid Dustlayer, Inc. to spread calcium chlonde m front of residences for those wishing to purchase it. The cost, payable in advance, is: S 454t for less than 300 ft. continuous application. S.40rtt for between 300-999 fl. continuous application S 35/Tt for 1.000 or more ft. continuous application Please make check payable Io BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP and send, along with the order form, to Baltimore Township Clerk. 4502 Davidson Road. Hastings Mt 49058 by April 30. 1996 Please note that the rate charged includes two appbeatton for 38% calcium chloride, the strongest chlo­ ride available for dust control If there is not enough purchased io order the minimum 5.000 gallons lor each application, your money will be refunded. Baltimore Township is not endorsing or guaranteeing the product being used, the Township ts only actng as an intermediary for those wishing to purchase dust control Thts is no! a revenue producing pro­ gram for the Township; the money collected ts used only for dust control. Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________ _ Phone___________________________________________________________________________ _ ft x $ Order a Of fl Teddie Soya Baltimore Township Clerk 4502 Davidson Road Hastings Ml 49058 945-9304 /FT . $ rate amount enclosed �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 18. 1996 Exchange Club announces “Citizens of the Month” Legal Notices MOffTGAGCBALI Robert A. Tremam I AtsociatM. PC. is ottemp ling Io collect a debt ond any information obtained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in I be conditions ol o mortgage mode by PAMELA J ARENDS A SINGLE WOMAN to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION US DEPT OF AGRICULTURE now known os USDA RURAL ECONOMIC * COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mor tgogee doted Moy 12. 1983 ond recorded on Moy 18. 1983 in Liber 2S3. on poge 959. Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date herovl the sum of forth thousand four hundred fifty-one ond 40 100 Dollars ($40 4SI 40) including interest at 10.750% per annum Under ’he power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond rhe statute in such cose mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, ot the Borry County Courthouse Hastings. Ml. at I 00 p.m on Moy 16. 1996. So»d promises ore situated in the CITY OF HASTINGS. Borry County. Michigan and ore described os LOT 3 BLOCK 4 R.J. GRANTS ADDITION NO. 2 TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8 TOWN 3. NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3341 (a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. DATED April 4 1996 USDA. RURAL ECONOMIC * COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SAg^tgogeo ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain * Associates P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (5/3) Exchange Club of Hastings Middle School Students ot the Month are (front, from left) Michael Nitz, Sara Wank, (middle row) Sarah Barry, Jon Kat­ ja, (back) Jay Campbell and Heather Glrrbach. The Exchange Club of Hastings' “Citizens of the Month" for April from Central Elementary School are (first row, from left) Andrew Logan, Jeramoy Shoebridge (middle row) Sharon Olmstead, Rebekah Nicholson, (back) Fife No. 96-21859-IE Estate of Milton M Packer. Docooseu Security No. 367-13-2115. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Social 4777 Barber Rd Lot 446. Hastings. Ml 49058 died 3/6/96. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred representative. Sandra J. Frazier. 4375 Gettysburg Ct.. Hudsonville Michigan 49426. or to both the inCounty Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it. James A. Wesseling (P-40226) Hudsonville. Ml 49426 (616) 669-8185 (oi) Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month for April at Northeastern Elementary are Josh Bailey and Rachel Pohja, with teacher Don Schlls. File No. 96-21854-IE Estate of ROBERT BOYD BARRY. Social Security Number 364-24-5760. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Deceased Southeastern Elementary students who have been named April Exchange Club Citizens of the Month Include (from left) Jessica Ranguette, June Bishop and Tamara Alexander, with teacher Cindy Wilcox. ■d 2/04/96. An instrument dated 8/25/95 has boon admitted os the will ot lhe deceased claims against the estate will bo forever barred publkot on of this notice. Notice is further given distributed ‘a the persons entitled to It. Corf E Harms (P32025) 987 Eaton Highway (616)374-4569 (4/18) WVTLAMD CHASTER TOWNSMP April 10. 1906 Regulor Bond Mooting. Present Pol mer Honsford. Brodley. House. Munjoy. Bodford. Edwards, Comm James. Pot Sharpe Bill Johnson and seven residents. Treasurers ond Zoning Adm. Reports received ond placed on file First Quarter Budget adjustments approved Approved Planning ond Zoning* request of a rehearing of Zoning Classifications. Vouchers approved for payment Adjournment at 8:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards (4/18) Citizens of the Month for April at Pleasantview Elementary are (from left) Ricky Burke and Katie Boyer, with teacher Julie Carlson. MANAGER HOME HEALTH CARE PENNOCK HOSPITAL is currently seeking a Manager of Pennock Home Care Responsibilities include program development and management. standards of practice, staffing, budgeting and productivity. Must be able to coordinate a multi-disciplinary work team. The successful candidate will have two to five years of experience at vanous levels of management In a home health environ­ ment. possess strong written and oral communication skills, and be a Registered Nurse with a current Michigan license. Master's preparation is preferred. PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers a complete compensation package which includes competitive salary, an innovative “ menu-style" Flexible Benefits Package. Paid Time Off System, tuition reimbursement for continuing education; personal tax-deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more Please submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Attn: Human Resources (616)948-3112 DON'T FORGET... MONDAY, APRIL 22 IS EARTH DAY! You CAN HtlP UA*1 A K OUR Envoonmcnt AND m a fart o» MuinMnio DouM Comant a Nationax. that n •No Hoar Shows •FULL OR PART-TIME POSITIONS •WORK IN AN OFFICE ENVIRONMENT •No TtUMMOTWC OR FROM HOME •No Door To Door •GET PAID WHAT YOU ARE WORTH! •No U»wc_.Cmki th Out! Call (SU) 945-4974 To Schedule An Intervc w Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers Sweden-After many scien­ tific studies. Banta was devel­ oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S. Govern­ ment. After extensive testing with amazing results. Banta is now available in this country. The unique ingredients of Banta are proven to bum fat. decrease appetite, and increase lean muscle tissue. Gary F. of Santa Barbara. California stated. “I lost 11 pounds within three weeks I feel much better and definite­ ly have more energy.” Thomas S.. a Pharmacist from San Diego wrote. “I started Banta weighing 215 pounds and lost 20 pounds in 2 months. Incredibly I lost inches in all the right places." In an interview with the Vice-President of Vita Source-“Letlers from con­ sumers telling us about their wonderful results have been so positive and overwhelm­ ing. we guarantee Banta to work. The only difficulty we have is keeping our stores in stock." Banta is available at most K-Mart Pharmacies including: Hastings802 W Slate St........948-9411 Student of the Month for April at St. Rose School Is Paul Davis, with teacher Diane Brighton. I (lti< ;il ion.’ tin nit nl.' I’i;ni <>l \I inti .’ Adult Foster Care PRIVATE ROOMS xjKHPtAv You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-80O4US BOND I-800-487-2663 "HOME AWAY FROM HOME” Bn and Banna Don (6)6)948-903 Mg W1|h„, Rd Hwinp, Ml 49058 Agulta ■r.«r W •» aew^ger �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18, 1996 — Page 11 Local artists visit 2nd-graders at Southeastern Elementary Second graders in Cindy Bender's room al Southeastern Elementary were recently treated to visits by two local artists. Pal Taffec Johnson and Kim Evans. Pat Taflec Johnson loaned two of her pain­ tings to the class to observe and study. The students had fun imitating her style in pain­ tings of their own. Later. Johnson visited the classroom with a third work, which was in progress. Students learned that she patterns her work after artist Romero Britto from Brazil. Johnson uses acrylic paints in bright colors for her works. She includes many geometric shapes, and sometimes adds borders to her paintings. The second-graders asked many questions, hey found out that she has been drawing and aiming since she was in elementary school; kat the ideas for her paintings sometimes bme from dreams, imagination, or looking at : She brought an unfinished painting to thool and students watched as she mixed coi­ rs and added stripes to a border. Kim Evans, a second-grade teacher at Mitheastem. is also an artist. She draws and lustrates. She sketches with a rapidograph en and adds color using colored pencils and e sketched an imaginary insect for lhe Students watch as a stripe is added by Johnson to the border of the painting. E ren and showed how to use colored peno achieve a rounded effect and for ng ! Evans has written and illustrated a hildren’s book which she hopes to have tobhshed. J After studying the works and techniques of ; kany famous artists who are .lead, the ; keond-graders said they were excited to see 0e work of two living artists! Kim Evans demonstrates sketching and coloring techniques. Education? Retirement? Peace of Mind? You lune your reasons. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF PARK STREET AND RIDGE ROAD Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. April 22,1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of Ridge Road In Von Reis Addition No. 1 and 2 and the portion of Park Street located between Westfield Drive and Ridge Road in Von Reis Addition No. 2, as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call rela' services 1-800-649-3777 Marriage Licenses: Everil G. Manshum Glenn Royce Alaniz. Delton and Colleen Mane Branch. Hastings Carlos Salud Lemus. Hastings and Sherry Irene Neusbaum. Hastings No nuMicr uliai you're Mving Jeana Bishop. Lora Winegar, Josh Johnson and Jessica Moore waten as Pat Taffee Johnson works on a painting. Snowmobile Club’s request to use trail denied by Middleville Village Council by Mandy Ha be I Stuff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week voted to deny the Wayland Snowmobile Club’s request to use the 5.05 linear miles of abandoned railroad property the village may purchase. Club members want to operate their motorized vehicles on lite trail and had offered to maintain the trail in exchange. The village received a letter from Thomap­ ple Township expressing concern about the situation, and eventually decided it would be best to follow through w ith original promises that were made to property owners and sup­ porting government bodies. Wayland Snowmobile Club representative Bill Kenyon recently approached the council Io ask for permission to use the trail and said the group would provide maintenance in return He added that the group had liability in­ surance that would be used for protection and would approach property owners for permis­ sion before making any decisions. The group proposed that they would use lhe area north from M-37 to the rail road right of Way across main street, than join the original tail. Kenyon said these changes would eliminate traffic from the bridge. They used to use an area north of tow n after King permission from property owners to e the land from them in the winter. Village planner Jason Cherry said lhe land was recently sold to private owners who will not allow the club to lease. Kenyon said the club wants permission to use the bike trail as part of its route so club members can slay out ot the way of other residents while riding James Rutherford said he wondered if it would be best to just deny the request now to eliminate any misunderstandings. William Mosey agreed that denying the re­ quest now would save the club from doing any money lor. US. Savinp Bonds nuke wmc. They're hacked by the lull larth and credit ot lhe United States lhey earn mteicM tor up Io M) years And their value t» guar jnterd Io ptm at market-fawd rales Ad. Muir employer « hanker about saving «Mh U5. Savings Bonds Or tor a recorded message uf lurrrnl rale information, call i-aordtis-BONi) iqOMT-M' extra legwork though making an official deci­ sion right then could he premature. Jan Siebesma. who spoke on behalf of the County Parks and Recreation Commission, said the news of the club’s request has trig­ gered some phone calls from residents. NOTICE The Hope Township Board of Trustees has hereby amended Resolution No. 91-3-A5 regarding the fee structure used by the Custodian of lhe Records by the following: Mailing Labels - .50c per sheet/single column $125 per sheet/triple column. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk ONE WEEK ONLY thru 4/23/96, Tanning Special ONE MONTH UNLIMITED.......... Not getting your child all his shots is like leaving him out here alone. \t least 11 shots bs two. How sure are you? QurMmns? ( Jill 1 -ROO-232-2522. U S DrewVnM of «*a ServKU* O We’ve been growing with the Hastings area for 110 years. In 1913. we expanded into this two-story building on the comer of State and Jefferson Streets. Today we operate six locations. Come bank with us. And experience the personal, local service that's made us so popular. Men • Women Children Cal far on aaporfment today1 Open 6 days a week ■ Mon Fn 8 to 8 Sat 8 to 4 Walk-Ins Wekscxne 112 E. COURT ST . HASTINGS 948-8767 Ujostingsi GTrfp Wnnk Celebrating 110 years of Community Service. Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • C aledonia • Wayland EQUAL HOUSING LENDER • MEMBER FDIC �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18. 1996 Wings will win the Cup; And there is no doubt For 41 years.. Detroit Red Wing players, management and fans have waited to taste the sweetness from Lord Stanley's Cup. And musician Tom Petty was certainly right when he sang "The wailing is the hardest part, everyday it's one more yard." (11 that's the case than members of the Red Wing faithful must feel some 14.965 yards away by now') But. wan because that wail might sixm be over. The Stanley Cup playoffs opened on Wednesday night and the Red Wings are the odds-on favorite to win this season. They won 62 times during the regular season to set a new National Hockey League record. They have the best players, the best coach and. without a doubt, the best hockey fans. Still, when one speaks of Red Wing hockey, one must not forget the tragedy that has taken this team down sad roads before. In 1995. lhe Red Wings were also categorized as a "sure thing”, but the New Jersey Devils didn't believe so. And there will be teams, possibly the Pittsburgh Penguins or the Philadelphia Flyers, that will think in the same light in 1996. No matter what anybody believes, a Red Wing Stanley Cup is not going to be easy, especially since the league has suspended Dino Ciccarelli (bad call) for two games and Bob Errey for one in the team's first-round series with the Winnipeg Jets. And remember lhe Red Wings were only 3­ 2-1 versus the Jets this year. Former Western Michigan University great and Winnipeg Jet center Mike Eastwood knows that even greatness can be fleeting at times. "You look up and down the lineup and it's awfully hard to find a weak link (in the Red Wings). You're not going to beat them on talent. You have to remember (however), as good as they are. they're human." (But. lhe Jets will sure miss Tcemu Selanne when they attempt to figure out what went wrong against the Red Wings, won't they?) This may be the best team ever assembled by an NHL franchise — The Montreal Canadiens in the mid-1970s their only challengers. With the likes of Sergei Fedorov. Paul Coffey. Ciccarelli. Nicklas Lidstrom. Vladimar Konstantinov. Slava Koslov, Keith Pnmcau. Chris Osgood. Mike Vernon and captain Steve Yzerman one must wonder if two teams combined could defeat Detroit's best. Even though the Red Wings have not won in 41 years. Coffey has. Ciccarelli has and all of the Russian players who skated on the ole' Red Army team have. 'Nuff said. Then there is Scotty Bowman, who certainly has been down this road before with those great Canadien teams of the past. Bowman flat out knows hockey and will not settle for a half-sided effort from his Red Wings this season Detroit (62-13-7 for 131 points during the regular season) is confident, but not cocky and have only one goal in mind — Winning the Stanley Cup. Through my journeys between the back roads and the desolate, darken buildings. I have learned that there truly are hockey fans living in Barry County. Sure, we may still be a minority, but if the Red Wings win our silence will be broken. I hope that I don't sound like a homer, but the Red Wings will win the Stanley Cup and lhe octopi will fly from high above the Joe Louis Arena. Believe me. 1 am now a certified psychic according to Dionne and her many friends. And when they do win the Cup, maybe a different Tom Petty song will be playing, something like "Free Falling" and the hardening wait will finally end with a fantastic finish. •Hastings Athletic Director Tim Johnston has been recognized as a Certified Athletic Administrator. To earn this distinction, a thorough evaluation of Johnston's educational background, experience and professional contributions was completed as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written examination. Johnston is one of 800 interscholastic athletic administrators nationwide to attain this level of professionalism. •Janet Boldrey. a former Maple Valley track standout, continues to set records as a Central Michigan Chippewa. Boldrey set a new mark in the 800-meter run in a time of 2:10.46 at the Duke Track and Field Invitational last week. She broke her old school mark of 2:10.80 from 1995. •A hot bat belongs to Nick Williams, a Hastings star who now plays baseball at CMU. Williams went 7-for-9 with 6 RBI last week. His average now stands al .324 with I homerun and 17 RBI Talk to you sera. Il was cold, it was dark — but the 59th annual Hastings Relays went on Saturday without a hitch. And lhe two local teams. Hastings and Middleville both had some eye-popping performances. The host Saxons were third out of 14 schools in lhe boys event with 54 points, while the Hastings girls tied for third scoring 43 points. Middleville's girls totaled 17 points and the boys team tallied 1 point. In the boys events. Hastings grabbed one first place, three second places and a thirdplace. Pascal Bussmann. Jim Storms. Paul Koulz and Devan Endres captured a first place in the 800-meter relay with a sparkling lime of 1:34. Paul Koutz teamed with Brad Miller. Kenny Thompson and David Koutz to take a second place in the shuttle hurdles. The foursome finished in 1:09.8. Jeremy Radvansky. Josh Lindsey. Bussmann and Endres also scored a second place for the Saxons with a sprint medley clocking of 1:43. Storms and Tom Pratt went a combined 11-2 in the high jump for Hastings' third second place. Ed Youngs and Chad Hov es also scored for the Saxons with third place 85-1 shut put performance Hastings' girls did equally as well with four second places and a single third. Laura Thomas. Sarah Roush. Sally Edger and Charissa Shaw scored a second in the 6400-mctcr relay, crossing the finish line in 24:28.5. Edger. Shaw and Laura Thomas joined Lori Maivillc in the 3200-meter relay and were second in 10.50. Emily Dipen. Anne Burghdoff. Andrea Dreyer and Sarah McKinney also ran for a second in lhe 400-meter relay in 54.48 as did Dreyer. Stacey Martin. I jura Thomas and Katie Thomas with a 4:32.3 in lhe 1600meter relay Hastings' final medal came in the sprint medley where Burghdoff, Dipcn. Maivillc and Sara Allerding finished third in 2:01.1. Middleville's lone top-three finish occured in the girls discus. Jenna Shook and Hastings' Lon Maiville readies herself for take off in Saturday's long jump event at ' the Hastings Relays. t Shannon Pagano placed second in that event with a combined total of 167-4. BOYS Hastings 79 FHC 58 The S?xons won nine events and Endres wun two of the nine on April 12. Endres took the 100-meter dash in 11.7 and the 400-mctcr dash in 53.2. Other individual winners were Storms in See TRACK (Continued on page 13) Tom Pratt, of Hastings, clears the height and the pole, in the high jump for the ‘i Saxons boys track squad. BANNER Saxons score 2 baseball victories against Lions * SPORTS Courtright helped: 5 hits. 8 strikeouts and just I walk. Otsego 8-7 Hastings 7*3 The Saxons followed lhe Waylan^i winning performance with a disma^# doublcheader against Otsego ,y/o Despite giving up 8 runs in Game IfeO Simpson said his team's pitching was good.;' Of Otsego's 8 runs. 3 of those scores werq^ j earned. Hastings led in Game 2 3-1. but saw; six Bulldogs cross the plate in the fottrtjln^ inning. Otsego had 2 homeruns in th£c3 contest, while Hastings was limited to only,_.|{ 3 hits. .H Tennis team begins season displaying winning form The Hastings varsity netters blanked Lakewood 8-0 on Apnl 11 al IjkewcxxJ Winners in single flights for the Saxons were Jim Robbe al No I. Damian dcGoa al No. 2. Malt Bradley at No. 3 and Jon Styf and No 4. Robbe defeated Ben Johnson 6-1. 6-2. dcGoa bounced Mike Bipply 6-0. 6-0. Bradley ousted Jeremy Goryou 6-1. 6-1 and Styf woo over Jarod Cappon 6-0.6-1. In doubles action. Jeff Storrs and Steve Storrs won al No. I 6-1. 6-0 over Shoemaker and Nivision. Casey King and Mike Krueger prevailed 6-0, 6-0 over Straizar and Kersten. Ben O'Mara and Aaron Baker bested Patrick and Numincn 6-4,6-7 (5-7) and 6-0. And Teague O'Mara and Adam Bancroft won 6-3. 6-2 over Munchback and Brach. Hastings Coach Rich Pohja said that his Saxons "served strong and controlled the net game" in the Lakewood match. After playing at Hudsonville on Wednesday, the Saxon netters will next compete at the Grandville Invitational this Saturday. The team's next home match is April 22 against Wyoming Park. <Mn G.R. Chr. Tournament r On Saturday. Simpson's Saxons lost tQdq Grand Rapids Christian 9-3 and to Grand: J Hastings catcher Andrew Courtright, uses his head and his body, to block a ball in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader with Maple Valley. The non-league baseball doubleheader Tuesday between Hastings and Maple Valley literally went the distance. The two Barry County teams played till around 8:30 p.m. when the last glimpse of sun could be seen in the sky. Fortunately, for the host Saxons a late run was scored in the bottom of the fourth to hand them a doubleheader sweep. 7-4 and 6­ 5. The game ended so abruptly that the two coaches were even mixed on their views of the final results. Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt thought that the final game was an unofficial one. but Hastings skipper Jeff Simpson was sure that his Saxons had achieved two feathers in their Hastings' doubles team of Mike Krueger (left) and Casey King keep all eyes on the net in a match last week. (Photo by Perry Hardin) caps that day. In Game I. John Lawrence received credit for lhe pitching victory with 5 strikeouts and just 2 walks Offensively. Nick Thornton. Chad Greenfield. Eric Greenfield. Tom Moore. Travis Moore and Josh Storm all collected Hastings' hits. Chad Greenfield had a double and 2 RBI. Eric Greenfield also had an RBI and Tom Moore had a base rap for two bases. Chad Greenfield's day even got belter in the nightcap, as the senior hit a round­ tripper. scored 2 runs and had 3 RBI. Thornton. Jason Deal. Travis Moore and Joey Lyons. Travis Moore was credited with 2 RBI Adam Thayer and Jarred Osborne each had 2 hits to lead Maple Valley in the second game. Both finished the doublcheader with 3 hits. Matt Moore pitched another solid game for lhe Simpson's crew wiih 9 strikeouts, including I with the bases loaded late in the contest. Hastings 9 Wayland 2 Hastings defeated Wayland on Apnl 10. scoring five runs in the fourth inning Eric Greenfield led the RBI parade with 3 and Nick Thornton and Chns Stafford both brought 2 across home plate. With just six hits. Coach Simpson said that his Saxons "g<»t the bat on the ball when needed." Wayland made 7 errors to help Hastings' cause. Plus the pitching of Andrew Rapids Catholic Central by an identical score. Chad Greenfield went 3-for-4 with 2 RBI versus Grand Rapids Christian. Hastings fanned 11 times in lhe defeat to Grand^H Rapids Catholic Central. . .. "We've been in every game with our no pitching." Simpson said. "1 thought that! we'd be better defensively (and) we need t®;, start hitting the ball." «n»c • nfC- Hastings’ Junior Varsity wins one of first three to open baseball year ■ o The junior varsity Saxons managed just three hits in a 14-4 loss to Wayland in its season opener on April 10. Chad Curtis. Kyle Pohja and Adaifl,. Schultz collected Hastings' three hits with Schultz' rap going for two bases and Curtis' going for an RBI. On April II. Hastings earned a doublcheader split with Otsego losing tlw first game 14-7 ami winning the night cafi 18-3. Josh Richie smacked a 2-run homerun and Kyle Pohja had a triple in the first game. Both players recorded 2 RBI. In Game 2. Josh Newton. Josh Nichols and Ty Greenfield all had doubles. Greenfield finished with 3 RBI and Newton and Nichols both had 2 RBI. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 18, 1996 — Page 13 Jennings homers and hurls Saxons to softball sweep BOWLING SCORES Thurxday A.M. Final Standing. Question Marks 8016-4716; Hastings Bowl TIVi-SOVi; Varneys 75M-52V1, Hummers 7066-5716; Bosleys 66-62; LeHarves 65'6-6216; Leftovers 65 Vi-6316. Lucky Shots 65-65; Valley Realty 58-70; Bye 23-105 Good Games and Series — S Sebastian 191-535; K. Thomason 198-533; S Mogg 182-493; J. Lewis 169-486; C. Smart 163-476; I. Ruthruff 166452; D Olmstead 176449; N. Totten 163-449. S. Salazar 172-428; L. Johnson 153-427; A Boniface 161-419; B. Estep 158-414; M. Dull 139-407; B. Sexton 153-405: J. Piper 133-340; V. Kin­ cade 181; M. Atkinson 179; P. Fisher 169; D. Collier 160; B. Norris 160; C. Clouse 159; P. Godbey 158; O. Gillons 151 Jtoette Jennings gave lhe brand new Hastings softball Geld a present Tuesday. Hcr-gift had a lot of height and a plenty of distance. Joinings hit a 2-run homerun deep to cenferfield in Game I of a non-lcaguc doublcheader with Maple Valley. Hastings (5-Iovend I) won both games 2-1 and 6-5. It wa»thc junior's first homerun of the young season after collecting three round-trippers a scaspn ago. Abd on lhe mound. Jennings combined wilt Andrea Jones to blank lhe Lions on no hitsMn lhe first game. Jones and Jennings als<7 pitched in the nightcap with Jones receiving lhe win. Hastings had only 2 hits in Game I and 6 mofc in Game 2. but made them count. Bess Wednesday P.M. Final Standings Lyots clubbed a double in Game 2 for the Saxons highlight. "ye're starting to make contact with lhe bal((and) defensively we're making fewer emts." Hastings Coach Jill Withey said. Jdhny Kuemple topped Maple Valley with 2 hits in the first game. Nicole Kirwin and Dawn Stine were the Lions* starting pitchers in il)e two contests. Hastings 10 Wayland 1 Nothing like starting off a season with a no-fitter. That's exactly what Hastings' pitcher Janette Jennings did in her team's win over Wayland on April 10 in varsity softball plajL Jennings pitched 7 innings, striking out 11 'and walking one in the victory. Wayland's only run was unearned. Rgchel Young collected 3 of the Saxons 12 bits, including a triple and a double, while Jennings also clubbed 3 hits. Young finished with 3 RBI and Jodi Songer provided 2 RBI. "Once we got our hats going and the opening game jitters out. the team hit and played well," Hastings Coach Jill Withey said. Hastings 8-10 Otsego 7-1 The Saxons made it 3-for-3 sweeping a dotfcleheadcr with Otsego on April 11. Jennings went to 2-0 with lhe complete gaak stint in Game I. Andrea Jones went ihcMdistance in Game 2. allowing 2 hits and sirring out 5. l> the opener versus the Bulldogs Tammi Kdfy had a triple and 3 RBI and Jennings mStaged 2 hits. Jones and Jennings each had 2 fos in the second contest with Jennings' 2 raj| going for 3 RBI. The biggest Saxon Janette Jennings delivers one to the plate in Tuesday's softball contest with the Maple Valley Lions. Melissa Mcaney had 2 hits and Bess Lyons 2 RBI in lhe first game. Two doubles by Rochelle Day and an RBI triple by TRACK, Jennings were the Hastings highlights in Game 2. The Saxons stranded lhe winning run on third base in the 6-4 loss. continued from page 12 meter hurdles (:I7), Maivillc in the 400metcr dash (1:03.8). Laura Thomas in the 3200-mctcr run (13:20), Jcnae Bailey in the shot put (30-3) and Eva Chewning in the discus (94-5). Other first places were captured by Hastings’ 3200-meter relay team (10:57). the 800-meter relay squad (1:573) and the 1600metcr relay team (4:28.8). the 200-meter dash (24.1). Bussmann in lhe long jump (19-6) and Pratt in <he high jump (6-2). Hastings also placed first in the 3200meter relay (9:21), COO-meter relay (1:35), 400-meter relay (46.6) and the 1600-meter relay (3:41.8). GIRLS Hastings 67.6 FHC 60.3 Individual winners were Dreyer in the I IO­ Friendly Home Parties 8256-4556; Varney's Stables 7756-5056; Eye and Em Specialists 68-60; Misfits 67-61; Lifestyles 6456-6356; Nashville Chiropractic 60-68; Hair Care Center 60-68; Valley Realty 5456-7356; Mace's Ph. 5256-7556; H & S Machine 4956-7856. High Games and Series — K. Becker 224-577; C. Sebastian 193-543; K. Sutftn 201-211-574; A. Row 214-475; Y. Markley 170-493; C. Watson 174-479; R Reichard 158-444; N. Taylor 166429; L. Potter 175-482; L. Johnson 169-413; J.Leo 153-407; C. Sheilenbarger 138-380; J. Pettcngill 146418; M. Dull 148-388; B. Vrgindewey 153-396; D. Brewer 157-403; B. Norris 176454; E. Vanesse 186504; B. Estep 168-401; B. Johnson 202-468; R. Mur­ phy 152417; M. Haywood 101-225; J. Doster 152; L. Yoder 170; L. Elliston 199; M. Brimmer 179; N. Varney 167; P. Frederickson 172. Bowieretles Kent Oil 7042; Hecker Insurance 64564756; Carlton Center Excavating 5456-5756; Dorothy's Hair Styling 52-60; Barnett Industries 50-62; D. J. Electric 45-67. Good Games and Series — P. Britten 143404; M. Garber 212-505; K. Fowler 167453; T. Christopher 246548; J. Elliston 153419; J. Decker 181491; N. Potter 161462; S. Dunham 209496; S Grinage 183468; J. McMillen 174485; E. Ulrich 162466; B. Hathaway 185496; N Goggins 182458; S. Merrill 173; L. Dawe 175479; B. Schultz 206479; E. Vanasse 178. Monday Mixers Hartzler Tours 73564656; Girrbachs 7046; Mr. Brace's 63-53; T.M. Lassies 5956-6056; Three Ponies 59-57; Rowdy Girls 59-61; Michelob 59-57; Hastings Bowl 5756-5856; Sorthxhore Salon 57-59; Babes and Bats 54-66; Kelleys Keglers 50-66; Dewey's Auto 4256-7056 High Games — M. Snyder 205; B. Anders 200; G. Gibson 188; D. Bowerman 172: R. Pins 169; S. Nelson 162; M. Meehan 156; K. Moore 134; D. Gross 133. High Series — D. Hewitt 497; B. Daven­ port 471; G. Gibson 469; D. Larson 462. accomplishment, however, in Game 2 was thigrthc Saxons committed no errors. g G.R Cath. Cent. 4-6 Hastings 3-4 On Saturday. Hastings ran into a formidable foe in Grand Rapids Catholic Centra), lhe second game going 10 innings. Thursday Angels NAPA Giris 86564156; Nashville Chiro 8147; Stvles-R-Ls 7949; Melaleuca Inc. 7756-5056; Outboard Inn 76-52; Mitcher-T 6156-6656; Hastings Bowl 6056-6756; Edward D. Jones 6056-6756; Morrow Roofing 54-74; Riverside 48-80; Bob's Grill 44-84; Stefanos 4156-8656. Good Games and Series — S. Rose 170; L. Watson 183; L. Landes 143400; M Eaton 242-535: N. Taylor 162440; P Arends 178; L. Tilley 189; P. Fisher 179; S. Varney 159; B. Hayes 168; K. Kuhlman 147; P Doezetna 179; C. Warner 180; C. Guernsey 187; T. Loftus 170496; J. Gasper 194-519; K. Curtis 199497; L. Perry 162; C. Curtis 149; B. Saxon swingers begin term in 0-K White play Hastings' girls golf team opened its OK White campaign with a relatively easy win over Zeeland April I i at the Crestview Golf Club The Lady Saxons shot a 218. while lhe Lady Chix fired a 274. Tammy Obreiter had Hastings best round with a 49. Kelly Bellgraph scored a 55. Casey Anderson tallied a 56 and Sarah Bellgraph finished with a 58. Hastings' coach Ed von der Hoff mentioned his team's focus as a factor. "The team seemed much more focused to play today and the scores showed (that)." von der Hoff said Hudsonville 215 Northview 223 Hastings 244 The Saxons were defeated by both Hudsonville and Northview on a cold and windy day at the Rolling Hills Golf Course on Tuesday. Hastings was paced bv Casey Anderson with another consistent 56. Kelly Bellgraph continued her fine play with a 57. Tammy Oreiter shot a 65 and Sarah Bellgraph fired a 66. Von der Hoffs team will play its first home match of the year today against Forest Hills Central and Lowell. Sunday Night MixedO B.S.ers 7640; Diehards 71564856; Really Rotlens 68-52; Load Hogs 68-52; Holey Rollers 65-55. Rebels 65-55. Thunder Alley 6456-5556; Alley Cals 64-56; Fearsome 4 60-60. Misfits 5856-6156: Freemans 57-63; Rednecks 57-63; Beginners Plus 5556-6456; Dynamites 53-67; Short N Swett 53-63; Gel Along Gang 5256-6756; Fnends 45-75: Tasmania.'. 4256-7756. Women High Games and Series — K. Becker 215-580; S. VanDenBurg 207-559; K Sulfin 179-525; E. Hammontree 204-511; M. Briggs 186478; M. Westbrook I7O458; J. Mead 157431; S. Eckley 176412; J. Highsmith 145-384; M. Bowman 168; P. Milter 147. Mem High Games and Series — J. Bar­ num 259-692; D Barnes 229-632; S. Sanborn 248-562; R. Bowman 222-553; K. Lambeth 196-540; J. Smith 201-536; B. Barkhuff 182-502: V. Dezess 173489; G. Smith 175461; J. Davis 168453; D Sorter 172453; J. Eye 167432; G. Snyder 195; J. Detail 190; M. Cross 183; R. Craven 178; B Milter 175; C. Simpson 165. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 45-23; Lockshop 42-26; Viking 41-27; Black Sheep 38-30; Neighboa 35 1/2-32 1/2; Advanded Commer­ cial Printing 34-34; Pin Seekers 34-34; Hast­ ings Bowlers 34-34; Lammo's Clowns 29 1/2-38 1/2; Bye 5-63. Mens High Gaines & Series B. Love 186; S. Hyde 182-500; M. Christ­ iansen 170; J. Patten 189; M. Zimmerman 180-502. Womens High Games & Series G. Buchanan 202-541; B. Wilkins 203; F. Ruthraff 193; J. Gaspe 204; R. Burch 175. Volleyball SCORES YMCA Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Womens Volleyball w-L Team CJ Properties................................................... 64-2 ICS Travel...................................................... 50-16 Goodenough Goodies..................................44-22 Ray James Electric...................................... 44-22 Hastings Burial Vault..................................44-22 South Side Jimmy.......................................... 36-30 Ink Spots..........................................................33-33 Title Office.....................................................24-42 HexFab............................................................21-45 Ranger Tool and Die................................... 20-46 Backe Construction....................................... 13-53 Spencer Towing....................................... .....3-63 YMCA Adult Coed Volleyball W-L Team TVC..................................................................... 18-3 Flexfab................................................................18-6 Hastings Middle School............................ 15-12 Hastings Manufacturing..............................13-11 Panthers............................................................. 7-14 Burkey Sales and Service............................ 8-16 Okie Towne Tavern......................................2-19 YMCA Youth Council Adult Floor Hockey Name W-L-T Destroyers....................................................... 7-0-0 Avengers..........................................................2-2-3 Hackers.............................................................3-3-1 Kow Pattie...................................................... 2-2-3 Cappon OU...................................................... 2-2-3 Computer Dugout......................................... 0-7-0 Results Kow Patties 4 vs. Cappon Oil 4; Destroyers 10 vs. Hackers 7; Avengers 8 vs. Computer Dugout 1. COMING AUCTIONS —AUCTIONEERS— l/j u YI ? KMMH.T0BAS Hntop94S-5016 Al o DONVWMN |V4 M HKD end CHAtliNE l£WB J \J < QAMNQ HAUS Cofafenio6994126 fae Arao 664-4564 Srakar 944 9700 * NEW ITEM AUCTION TRIE: FRIDAY APRIL 19 AT 7 PM LOCATION: Rom Hastings. M-43 north 4 blocks to W. State Road, west 5 miles to Iroquios Trafl, Rt 1 mile to Algonquin Lake Lodge (inside) proceeds from this auction to be used for the Barry County Christian Schools new gym. Many new items have been donated by area business & families, this will be a fun. interesting auction. If you have any new items you would like to donate please call Louisa WesOndorp at 852­ 2121. Lunch stand by Barry County Christian Schools Mother's Club. * LUMBER AUCTION Saxon sprinter Josh Lindsey darts out of the blocks at Saturday's track and field event in Hastings. ★ OPEN HOUSE ★ April 17th-19th • 9 a«-9 p« April 20th • 9 aai-4 pn CENERAT ★ OPEN HOUSE ★ | j OVER 700 UNITS IN STOCK RV CENTER TRAILER ALL RVs ON SALEH WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! STARCRAFT AND DUTCHMEN TENT CAMPERS TWE: SATURDAY, APRS. 20TH AT 9:30 AM LOCATION: From MxkSevitte. take the Main Street east to Whrtneyvtfle Rd, north approx. 3 miles to Crane Rd., nght 1 mite to Moe Rd. turn let!. USED LUMBER: Maple ftoonng (longue & groove) an afferent lengths; approx. 200 sheets o’ plywood; lx 6*s. 2x4’s 2x8's, 2x12'8 2x10*5; al in various lengths & a large variety of other lum­ ber also wagon load of misc. items. * REGISTERED QUARTER HORSE /PAINT AUCTION TMIE: SATURDAY, APRL 20TH AT 9:30 AM LOCATION: St. Johns 9:30 am tack. Noon: selling approx. 125-150 horses * BEADLE - MOORE HORSE AUCTION TWE: SUNDAY APRL 21 AT 9*J0 AM LOCATION: Iona Fairgrounds. Iona 9:M am tack & horse related items. Noon selling 125-150 horses. * OUTSTANDING ESTATE AUCTION DUTCHMEN. STARCRAFT. SIGNATURE STARTING AT *10,995 AS LOW AS *2595 Moody 215-605: S. Snider 161; J. Hurless 171; D. Snider 163. *10,985 MIDWEST’S *1 DEALER! *29,995 W AR POWtR VTTINNA LG ROG J BLRMR RANG! AM) HTTCH MOO CLASS -C- BY: ITASCA. WINNEBAGO. DUTCHMEN FOUR WINDS 2S-3O* 281*1888 HURRICANE. FOUR WINDS STARTING AT *38,595 X W AB AWNNG WOK) KMIX TV ANT PASS DRU STORAtt OUTStt SHDWR POWtR STIF KTO1 A GtMRATOR 7303 S. DIVISION TIME: TUESDAY APRL 23 AT 4M PM LOCATION: From Htckory Comers. 6 miles east to Fine Lake, left on East Shore then right to Woodridge Drive. ITEMS ARE VERY CLEAN & WELL CARED FOR!! FURNITURE: 4 pc. wicker set. oak ice cream table & 4 chairs, Norwalk sola - love seat & chair; nice bedroom suite; maple rock­ er, upright freezer; microwave; new oak vanity & dressers. ANTIQUES: Wainscoting cupboard; Pie sale; quilts; humpback trunk; crocks & jugs; Fenton nxlk glass; many dishes; cast iron book ends; 2 brass railroad lights; oil lamps; lanterns; stands; & more! TOOLS A MICS: Craftsman table top jigsaw; Craftsman router; Router tables; chain saw. hand tools; mower & more! Estate of Gary Earl A NICE AUCTION! Watch The Reminder for the large upcoming coin sale on Thursday. Apnl 29tn. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 18. 1996 ...at the plate Hastings hitter Rachel Young, shown here Tuesday against Maple Valley, collected three hits in her team's opening game victory over Wayland. For more information, see Hastings softball story on page 13. Hastings' Summer Gillons (12) keeps the ball from a Middleville opponent in last Wednesday's soccer game. Hastings splits pair of 2-0 Varsity soccer contests Saxon seniors -- • ... . Hastings' senior athletes this year include (front row, from left) Hemer Concepcion, Chiaki Yamaguchi, Kelly Bellgraph, Damian deGoa, Jim Robbe. Joe Rodriguez, Pascal Bussmann. Aaron Baker; (middle row) Lori Maiville, Betsie •n Keeler. Jenae Bailey, Rochelle Day, Brian Eggers, Robert Smith, Tom Pratt. Travis Moore. Paul Koutz; (back row) Sarah McKinney. Brad Miller, Tom Moore. Derek Velte, Jake Mix, Chad Greenfield. Matt Birman and Tammi KeRy. Secretaries’ Week April 22-26, 1996 ’MU Bosses — Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the... Hastings* varsity soccer team played in two 2-0 games last week, one a win and one a defeat. The Saxons defeated Middleville 2-0 on April 11 and dropped a 2-0 contest to OK White foe Hudsonville on Monday. Hastings, now 2-1 and 0-1 in the league, faced East Grand Rapids on Wednesday night. Saxon Coach Doug Mepham gave Hudsonville credit for its Monday performance. "Hudsonville came out very strong and with excellent passing." Coach Mepham said. The first goal was tallied on a cross in front of Hastings' goalkeeper Katie Willison. The second goal was scored with a breakaway. Amber Mikolajczyk tallied a first half goa. and Sarah Mepham added a second half score to lift Hastings over Middleville. Mikolajczyk goal came on a comer kick, while Mepham's goal also was a result of a break away play. Willison made some big saves, especially late in the contest, to record the shutout. Hastings outshot Middleville 27-16 and made 10 saves to lhe Trojans' total of 8. "Middleville is a good team (but) wc were playing a little more patiently." Coach Mepham said. "We really need to work on defense.” Banner Secretaries Contest • Felpausch • McDonald’s of Hastings • County Seat • Gilmore Jewelers • ICS Travel • King’s Music Center • Hastings Chrysler • Mexican Connexion Names will be announced in the April 25 issue of the Banner. KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research, Mail or fax us your secretary’s name by Monday, April 22. Fax Number 945-5192 Secretary Name for more than a million Boss Name Americans affected by Company neuromuscular diseases, Telephone the future looks brighter BANNER. 1952 N. Braidway P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 DeHon Adult Women’s Softball . A managers' meeting will be held May 13 at 6 p.m. in Room 1011 of Delton-Kellogg Middle School. All interested teams are re­ quired to send a representative to this meeting. This is a modified fast-pitch league. The team registration fee is $390 per team. The registration deadline is April 26. For fur­ ther information, contact Lyndy al the YMCA Office. 945-4574. M Hastings Adult Womens Softball ** The YMCA/Hastings Youth Council is making plans for the Hastings Womens Soft­ ball League for the summer of 1996. This is a slow-pitch league for women who are 18 years and older. Games will be scheduled for Monday and Tuesday evenings starting June 3. An organizational meeting will be held <*• Monday. May 6 in room B-125 of Hastings High School. All interested teams must have a representative at this meeting. The team fee of $385 and team rosters will be due May IS. For further information, contact Lyndy at the YMCA Office. 945-4574. Youth Floor Hockey The YMCA of Barry County will bold the last day of Youth Floor Hockey on Saturday, April 20, at Lakewood West Elementary School. The daily charge is $3 each Saturday, Scholarships are available upon request. Np pre-registration is required. Bring gym shoes and play clothes (shin guards are recommend­ ed but not required.) First and second grade, 9-10 a.m.; third and fourth grade, 10:15-11:15 a.m.; fifth and sixth grade, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer Camp Corner Hudsonville 6 Hastings 2 (JV) Saxon scores were registered by Tiffany Stewart and Sarah Bollhouse, both coming as first goals of the season for the two players. Three names will be drawn and those three will receive valuable prizes from local merchants including: • Barlow Florist and Christian Bookstore • Bosley Pharmacy • JCPenney • Hodges Jewelry • Arby’s YMCA NEWS than ever. -or FAX 10 945-5192 —or DROP OFF at die Banner office Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 Beginning today. YMCA Camp Algonquin will be offering an informational section to the weekly ”Y” News called Camp Comer. In this section, we will hope to keep you abreast of all the new and exciting activities, programs, and people involved with camp This week, we would like to highlight-our Adventure Day Camp and our International Staff. Two sessions of Adventure Camp wiH be offered this year, though they are filling very quickly, during the weeks of August 5-9-and August 12-16. Each day. campers wil( be picked up and dropped off at the Hastings Central Elementary School and transported to Camp Algonquin. Two days will be speqt at camp participating in crafts, shooting sports, athletics, boating and special events. Switpming will be a part of every day’s program agenda. Campers will also spend two days traveling to local attractions such as the Grand Rapids Zoo. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, and AJ.’s Water Park. There will be an optional overnight stay on Thursday. Adventure Day Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the campers bringing their own lunch. The cost for this session is $125. For more information on this session, as well as ocher sessions of­ fered, call the YMCA at 945-4574. tional Awareness program since 1989. Each year, we hire one or two counselors from a different country to help leach campers and staff about different cultures. This program has become a huge success. This year I am very excited to announce that we will be hir­ ing five international counselors! We will have one male from Spain, one male from Estonia, one male from Latvia, one female from Spain, and one female from Russia! Fast Camp Fact: As you may know, this year marks our 50th anniversary at Algon­ quin. Since 1946. over 16,000 campers and 300 staff members have passed through our gates. That equates to almost 2.5 times the size of Hastings! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 18, 1996 — Page 15 FINANCIAL fumiihtd by. Mark 0. Christensen ol Edward D. Jones * Look for integrity in a financial professional About 40 children, from pre-school to middle school age. will perform Sunday in a mini-musical called 'Unexpected Company." The cast, comprised of children who attend the Integrity. Intelligence. Energy. Warren Buffett uses these three simple fac­ tors to evaluate people. Individual investors may want to follow the advice of this interna­ tionally recognized financier. If you’re looking for a financial profe? sional. look for someone with these three qualities — the most important of which is in­ tegrity. The world is filled with intelligent, energetic people. But if you can find an in­ telligent. energetic financial professional who performs his or her role with integrity, you will do well. To identify integrity in a financial profes­ sional. ask the following questions: Does the the candidate ask questions and taken notes? No one can properly advise you unless he or she knows about you. Your per­ sona) data, such as age, marital status and number of dependents, are vital. The more financial data you are willing to share, lhe more your adviser can help you. For example, your income, liabilities, insurance protection and employment benefits are all part of a financial plan. Is your candidate interested in this information? Does the candidate help you define a specific objective? Hundreds of investments are available to satisfy a variety of objectives. A concerned professional must understand how you eventually plan to use the money. He or she needs to know how long it will be in­ vested and whether it will be allowed to com­ pound — these factors will determine its future value. Your attitude toward risk also should be discussed — it sets parameters on your investment choices. All of these factors are part of your investment objective, and your investment representative cannot recom­ mend appropriate investments without this information. Does the candidate suggest another meeting after collecting your information? Profes­ sionals aren't there just to make a quick sale. They need time to consider your situation, evaluate alternatives and solve problems. Does the candidate, after carefid study, of­ fer multiple options? Any intelligent, energetic financial professional can recom­ mend an investment. A professional with in­ tegrity will provide you with a number of choices, present the risks and benefits of each, and let you make the final decision when you are ready. Does the candidate explain each investment and plan to your satisfaction ? Investments can be confusing, but most people can understand them if they are explained properly. In addi- After School Special program, is pictured here with adults who are involved in the program. -After school special kids to present mini-musical Biblical characters arc the special guests in the mini-musical. "Unexpected Company." at 6 p.m. Sunday. April 21 al Hope United Methodist Church, located at the junction of M-37 and M-79. Hastings. The public is invited to attend lhe perfor­ mance. The cast of the musical are the nearly 40 children who attend the After School Special program, an outreach ministry of Peace and Quimby United Methodist churches. { "Unexpected Company" was written by lhe Rev. Susan Trowbridge, pastor of the Kace and Quimby parish. L Eight songs and eight scenes are part of the production. The "unexpected company" in each scene is a person from the Bible, and fach Bible character has an important lesson Xcucach to the children of today. Jn one scene, the children and their teacher meet Jesus in a classroom. . Another scene, for instance, takes place in a.bakery and Martha shows up because she wju, always in the kitchen. Trowbridge said. Moses appears in a mountain climbing scene and Noah stops by a bam to give ad­ vice about animals. Other scenes include a wood shop, a nursing home and a garage with muddy dirt bikes. J'Trowbridge said she was inspired to write pie play after thinking about time travel and _wbat it would be like if biblical people met gpoplc of today. q This is the third play she has written es­ pecially for the After School Special pro­ gram >. All of the songs in the production corre­ spond with lhe scenes, she said. »Two mimes. Jim Coenen and Nathan Selby, perform in between scenes. The musical is directed by Darcic Kelly imd Brenda Coenen. Many volunteers also help and donate needed Hems. '"The After School Special is a free pro­ gfam offered from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every 'Wednesday at Quimby United Methodist yhurch. The musical is the last After School Special function until next Septem- The Rev. Susan Trowbridge. pastor of Peace and Quimby United Methodist churches, is pictured here with Torn Newton who appears as John the Baptist in the musical "Unexpected Company." Trowbridge wrote the play that the children from the After School Special will perform. The Barry County Board of Commissioners is requesting applica­ tions from individuals not employed by or officially connected with any county or local unit of government to serve on the County Advisory Tax Limitation Committee. For further information, and to apply, contact the County Administrator’s office. 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 or call (616) 948-4891. The deadline for applications is 4-18-96 at 4:30 p.m. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Peace and Quimby churches are both ac­ tively involved in lhe program, which serves pre-school through Middle School students. ^ .Ruby Cairns and Brenda Coenen are co-di4pcjors of Christian education and the After School Special program. Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a pubic hearing on April 22, IBM at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consider­ ation of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: lion, every investment offers risk and reward, and your financial profes sional should spend equal time discussing each. If you are told about opportunity for growth and profits, you also should be informed about risks. Your professional should make no promises about the future, but should tell you about an invest­ ment’s past performance. Also, the candidate should openly discuss all costs. Many are straightforward, while others are hidden, but they all affect the per­ formance of your investment. Understand these costs, and be sure they are not unreasonable. If you find an investment representative with these questions, stick with him or her. Anyone with intelligence and energy can become a top salesperson, but it takes integri­ ty to be a true professional. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. CktM Chang* AT&T 62 + 1'/i Ameritech 56'h + 2»/« Anheuser-Busch 65*/i —1’/4 62’/! Chrysler + 1’/. CMS Energy 29‘lt + 'h Coca Cola 81’/. -’/. Dow Chemical 89’h —'h Exxon 83’/. Family Dollar 15 —’/. Ford 35’h + '/. General Motors 57’/. + 2*/. TCF Financial 34'/. -1V. 23’/. Hastings Mfg. IBM 115»/< -2*/. JCPenney 48*/. Johnson & Johnson 91’/. Kmart 9*/. 71'/! -Th Kellogg Company McDonald's 48*/. + 1’h Sears 53 +5 Southeast Mich. Gas 17'/. —'It Spartan Motors 7>/. -’/. Upjohn 38 —'/! Gold 391.45 —6.05 Silver 5.30 —.18 Dow Jones 5620.02 + 59.61 Volume 456,000,000 The One to Watch Pennock Pharmacy Don't forget to stop when leaving the hospital or your doctor's of­ fice - conveniently located in the corridor between Pennock Hos­ pital and the Physicians Center, Monday thru Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Save up to $10.00 on any new or trans-1 ferred prescription at Pennock Pharmacy Good thru June 15.1996 with this coupon. Limit one coupon per family. Subject to some prescription insurance plan limitations. MAP CHANGE - A-2-M Request to rezone properly in Sec Township (see attached map). 30. Johnstown FROM C-2 TO RL-1. LME Lota 11 thru 17, Daisy Hill Plat in Sec. 30. Johnstown Twp TIN, R8W(See outlined area on map) This map is a por­ tion of the Official Zoning Map of Johnstown Twp.. Barry County. Michi­ gan All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Th* County of Barry will prov.ri* nece««ary au>'hary aid* and »*rvic** auch a>gn*ra for th* hearing impaired and audio tapea of printed mat*ria/» b*ino considered al th* meeting, to individual* with di*at>nli*a at th* m**t.ngrh*aring upon tan (10) day* nottc* to th* County of Barry Individual* with di*MMliti*s requiring auxiliary aid* or a*rvic** should contact th* County of Barry by writing or call th* tollowing Michael Brown. County AOmtMatrator. 220 W State Street, Heating* Mich.pan 49056 (SIS) 5*S4Mi ____ ------ / Let us fill your prescription needs before you leave the hospital! For all patients and the general public. //Jk\ PENNOCK HOSPITAL m To the BO million of you Aho volunteered time and money last year, thanks for all you've given, imagine what more could do Call 1 800 55 GIVE 5 It s what in the world you can do The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information Nancy L Boersma. Barry County Clerk •Professional, Friendly Staff »Most Insurance Plans Accepted ’Quality Generic Medications ’Senior Citizens Discount 10% •Pharmacist/Patient Medication Counseling •Computerized Medication Records/Tax Records 948-3136 Join us! Wednesday, April 24 from 10a.m. to 2p.m., in the Conference Center located adjacent to Pennock Pharmacy-bring in your medica­ tions and have our pharmacist go over them with you and answer any questions you may have. Refreshments served. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 18, 1996 COURT NEWS: • A Hastings teen was sentenced to spend lime in jail after he graduates from high school. Dean Williams. 18. was ordered to spend a week in jail, starting the morning after his high school graduation ceremonies He was also ordered to pay $350 in court Tines and costs, as well as $9 in restitution for a charge of larceny in a building. He was charged with stealing a purse. Williams has been granted Holmes Youth­ ful Trainee Status, meaning if he complies with the rules of his one-year probation, the crime will be wiped from his record. He had faced a maximum sentence of four years in prison for the offense. CORRECTION: The building being demolished on State Street in Hastings is not the former Wool Boot Factory, but was at one time the Grand Rapids Book Case and Chair Company. Last week's identification of the building was wrong. SCHOOL BOARD, Wrongful death claimed in suite vs. Middleville by Mandy Habcl Staff Writer Robert Burr filed a lawsuit in Barry County Circut Court March 27 under the Michigan Wrongful Death Act against the Village of Middleville for the Jan. 14 death of Marjorie Belanger The suit slates that on June 16 of last year. Belanger. 65. was walking to her car that was parked in a handicapped spot on Main Street in Middleville. On her way to the car. she stepped into a depression in the sidewalk next to the car. fell and suffered life-threatening injuries, “totally crippling and disabling her.** the suits contends It adds that lhe hole was more than two in­ ches deep, rough and jagged and contained loose gravel which made it difficult to see. The suit holds that the hole existed at least 30 days before the accident, and in fact four months before it. The hole “constituted a dangerous and defective condition upon a roadway.” the suit said The village had a legal duty and obligation io keep Main Street at all locations of the street in reasonable repair and in a condition reasonably safe and fit for public travel, ac­ cording to the suit. Burr maintains that the fall caused a com­ minute intertrochanteric fracture in lhe left hip (end of femur shattered in several pieces); total disability (bedridden from lhe time of fall to time of death); severe and excruciating pain and suffering; emotional distress and anxiety; fright, shock and mortification; loss and denial of social pleasure and deeth. The village has nut been served with papers yet and has little knowledge of the cir­ cumstances at this time, according to Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma. Burr's attorney was not available for comment Burr was appointed executor of Belanger's estate on Feb. 20. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 A Gardea Rt < realiott BRAD'S LAWN SERVICE. Hastings, Middleville, Gun Lake. Weekly service, careful, dependable, inexpensive. 795-3566 1988 WINNER FISH A SKI with 115hp Mercury Outboard motor, ski pylons, live wells and power trim. $7,000 OBO. 616-945-3096 FOR SALE: 2 BLACK MALE German shepherd puppies. 8 weeks old. 792-6716 Real Estate SWIMMING POOLS Home­ owners Wanted!!! KAYAK POOLS is seeking demo home­ sites to display its new mainte­ nance free KAYAK POOL. Save thousands of $$$ with this unique opportunity. CALL NOW!!! 1-800-9-KAYAK-9. A.G.S.L. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for a full time aircraft ground handler, $530 per hour plus benefits. Apply at 5500 44th St, Kent County Airport. 8am to 5pm. 6169560924________________ FOR SALE BY OWNER. Nice! 3 bedroom house on Wall Lake, 367 Harrington Rd. $99,900. Immediate availability. 616-623-7297 after 6pm. Miscellantvu\ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Tract, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass. Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGG1S* FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles. MI 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056, days; (616) 624-6215, evenings._________ 77FUND RAISING?? Need money fast? I have a perfect easy plan to help your non-profit organization earn big bucks! Call Rita 616945-3392 now! WRITERS! Get published, ficbon/non-fietjon. New Video shows you how. $39.95. Call TLP. 616374-0061. M.CJVisa/ COD. MONEY TALKS! Don't wait for lhe spring rush to get pre­ approved financing to buy the home you've always wanted. Call today 616945-0299 hi M enionant IN MEMORUM IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR FATHER, NEIL M. ALLERDING SR.. WHO PASSED AWAY FIVE YEARS AGO, APRIL 16, 1991 Life is too short, it does not last. Not long enoughand then we find, the one we loved left us behind. With lean of sadness on our mind. Now God has you in a belter place, I see a smile upon your face. And as you. looking down on me, your touch and laughter is so peacefully. Someday I’ll walk righi by your side and look up lo you to be my guide. And share what is so peacefully, everlasting and fullfillingly. Deeply missed by your sons, Neil Jr, James M., Larry, Russell. and daughter Vicki Sue Rusiitess Servins HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help!•Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-806968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistanL Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. I or Sale 3 PIECE BLACK VINYL living room outfit includes sofa, love seat A chair, 3 weeks old, sacrifice $275. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SIZE SEALY LUXURY FIRM mattress set with heavy duty frame, 1 month old. Cost $850.00. Must sell! $250.00. 1-517-699-2251______________ OAK FINISH 6 PIECE BEDROOM OUTFIT includes two.night stands, headboard, dresser with minor, chest A serta queen size mattress set 2 months old. Cost $1,250, sacri­ fice $300. 1-517-699-4148 RIDING LAWN MOWER FOR SALE 1993, JC Penney brand, 18 hp, 42" cut, less than 10 hours mowing time. $950. Call after 5 pm, 616367-4845 SEALY POSTURPEDIC FIRM KING SIZE MATTRESS ret with deluxe frame. 2 months old, cost over $1,300 New- sacrifice $300. 1-517-699-2251_____________ 1994 GRAND AM GT: Good condition, one owner, non­ smoker. $12^00.616945-2884 leave message II anted WANTED: MEN’S ROAD BIKE in good condition. Please call 616945-4505 from Pagel and the International chassis from Woodland International Tracks in Grand Rapids will cost $32,398 each. Four used buses will be sold to Kalamazoo Metal Recycling for $6,204. In other business, at Monday night's nu cling, the board: • Gave final approval for four trips by Hastings students. The trips are paid for by the students or through fund-raisers, Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. • Approved the personnel report. • Passed a resolution making May 7 "School Family Day." • Amended the budget lo reflect changes in the state aid payment. • Accepted a gift of $2,200 from the Southeastern Elementary School PTO for the purchase of televisions. VCRs, a cart and playground equipment for the school. All of the votes were unanimous, with all board members present. Schoessel noted that the May school board meeting, to be held on Monday, May 20, in the vocal music room at the middle school, will have the traditional honoring of volunteers of the schools, and a report on the construction projects. A tour of the progress on lhe middle school and Central Elementary will be available for board members and the public al that meeting. Plan your Spring Garage Sale NOWI Advertise it in the Banner Classifiedsl • A Hastings man stood mule lo charges of armed robbery. Not guilty pleas were entered on the behalf of Howard Frizzell. 19. He is charged with armed robbery and felony firearms after al­ legedly robbing a gas station last year. Frizzell allegedly robbed the Total gas sta­ tion in Woodland at gunpoint Dec. 6. He is accused of taking cash and checks from the business. Armed robbery carries a maximum sen­ tence of life in prison, while the weapons charge has a two-year sentence, consecutive and preceding to any other sentence A pretnal has been set for May 2. • A Hastings woman was given a sus­ pended jail sentence for stealing another woman's purse. Rebecca Kelley, 26, received a 6O-day sus­ pended jail sentence and 12 months of proba­ tion on a charge of receiving and receiving and concealing stolen property. She must also pay $481 in restitution to lhe victim, and $600 to the court. Kelley said she was not the only one in­ volved in the purse snatching from a Hast­ ings hair salon. "It's quite obvious she’s lhe one who took the purse," Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said. • A Stanton man convicted of retail fraud was sentenced to six months in jail Thurs­ day. Michael A. Cole, 27, was ordered to serve 60 days of the sentence in jail, with lhe re­ maining time suspended. He also must serve two years of probation Cole was convicted in a jury trial March 4 of stealing items from a snowmobile show at the Bany County fairgrounds in October. The victim of the crime testified he only expected Cole to do community service as punishment. Ht Ip Wanted BABYSITTER WANTED 2ND SHIFT in our home. Call 795-9898____________________ Police Beat: Downed power line causes fire CAREGIVER/TEACHER apply 891-2345._____________ A downed power line started a grass Tire that burned almost 120 acres of land last week. GENERAL HELP Battle The fire raged across 119.6 acres on Stale Road between Becker and Charlton Park, said Creek company now filling Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans. A power line fell from a Consumers Power pole and several various positions No started the fire. Caris said he did not know what caused the line to fall. experience. Start immediately. Consumers Powers officials were not available for comment. Great work environment. 616964-9253 E.O.E.________ No buildings were threatened by the fire, and no one was injured. Hastings Fire received assistance from Nashville Fire, Freeport Fire. Woodland Fire and HELP WANTED: NIGHTS A the Department of Natural Resources from Allegan and Yankee Springs. The fire WEEKENDS Meal and Deli counter clerks, experience departments were on the scene for more than four hours. preferred. Must be 18 yean of age. Tom's Market, 241 E Stale Road, Hastings. Rings taken at volleyball game Garage Salt COLLECTOR’S: AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC. JUST IN ANTIQUE COSTUME JEWELRY. ("Ya gotta see these beauties"); SALT AND PEPPER TREATS-BUY SET. GET SET FREE! Nancy says, "Never worry until worry is due." And she doesn't Delton, M-43. 623-8900_____________ GARAGE SALE: 2200 Starr School Road, 8*m-4pm, Fnday A Saturday (18th A 19th). SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 9-5, Clarinet, prom dresses, old toy train can, apple peeler, and more! 1 mile east of M-79 on corner of Thomapple Lake Road and Morgan Road. \altonal \ds $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible houn. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026, ext 1400 (24 Hrs )_______________________ GRAVEL TRAIN DRIVER To S19/hr ♦ benefits. Overtime! Major Company, needed now! 616949-2424 Jobline Fee MEDICAL ASSISTANT - To 935/hr ♦ great benefits (blood program). Non-Degreed/ certified, entry level, start now! 616949-2424 Joblinc Fee WAR EHOUS E/PA RTS DEPT. - To $12.01/hr ♦ bene­ fits. Training provided! Needej now! 616949-2424 Jobline Fee A woman reported she lost her jewelry during a volleyball game al Lakewood High School. The 30-year-old woman, who is a coordinator for school volleyball, took off five gemstone rings and set them on a table beside her while she kept score at a March 20 game, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. After the game, the rings were gone. The rings were valued at about $1.000. There are no suspects. Middleville church vandalized Two doors of a Middleville church were damaged last week. The Cornerstone Wesleyan Church on Woodschool Road was damaged on its front entrance and exit doors. Glass was broken and the wooden doors had been damaged Saturday. April 13. said the Sheriffs Department. The entrance door damage was estimated al $200 to $300. and rhe exit door damage was valued at $100. Nothing was reported stolen from inside lhe church. Police have no suspects. Gun ends poopscoop dispute The sound of a shotgun ended a dispute between neighbors over a dog. The neighbors, who live on the 1200 block of Charlton Park, had been arguing over on whose property a dog had been defecating. The neighbors repeatedly threw the feces onto each others' lawn until one of the neighbors touched off a shotgun into the air. the Michigan State Police in Hastings said. No one was injured and no charges were filed. Man extradited from Californias A Hastings man has been brought back to Michigan to face charges of child abuse Jared Thompson was extradited back to Michigan from California Friday. April 12. He was arraigned in District Court on a charge of absconding, and in Circuit Court on two counts of child abuse in lhe first degree He had fled to California with his girlfriend and her 2-year-old daughter, whom he had been accused of abusing. The mother and child were found with him in California. The girlfriend. Amy Mitchell, has been arraigned on charges of conspiracy to abscond. Thompson's mother. Judy Jacinto, also has been implicated in the case. She has also been charged with conspiracy to abscond and obstructing justice. Thompson will have a preliminary examination in Circuit Court on the child abuse charges May 9. "I’d kind of like to see him have a chance." he said. Judge Fisher said the victim s statement influenced his decision for a six-month jail sentence as opposed to nine months. "This is a continuing pattern for you. At some point you have to decide to grow up." Fisher told Cole. • A Battle Creek teen was sentenced to time in jail for stealing a car. Aaron Rousch. 18. was ordered to serve 30 days in jail, with credit for one day already served. He must also pay $500 in court costs, and restitution to the victim. The amount of restitution will be determined later. "I hope you don't like jail, and you donl want to find yourself back there again." Judge Fisher said. He had taken a car from Johnstown Town­ ship in November. Rousch had faced maximum sentences of five years in prison for unlawful driving away of a automobile and two years in prison for unlawful use of a motor vehicle. • A Kalamazoo man entered a plea of no contest to a crime that happened two yean ago. Charles Dunn. 31. pleaded no contest to a charge of receiving and concealing Molen property. He faces a maximum prison sen­ tence of five years, plus a possible S2300 fine. He had been slopped by Barry Township Police Jan. 4. 1994 for driving with an im­ proper plate, when it was discovered the snowmobile he was towing had been re­ ported stolen. As part of lhe plea agreement, the license plea charge will be dismissed, M will a ha­ bitual offender notice and a district court charge of absconding. • A Hastings teen was sent meed to 90 days in jail for a breaking and entering charge. Jeremy Billings, 18, was ordered to serve 90 days in jail, with credit for 77 days al­ ready served. He must also serve three yean of probation and pay $200 in restitution and $350 in fines and court costs. • A man will be sentenced next week violating terms of his probation. Warren Osborne pleaded guilty lo violhl ing his probation by being convicted a other charges. He was found guilty March # of larceny in a building and entering withoO breaking. < Osborne will be sentenced on the probe lion violation and the other charges Apri 25. • A Rockford man was sentenced Thursday for violating terms or his probation. Warren D. Rmgewold. 35. was ordered ti spend 60 days in jail. The jail sentence ma* be suspended before then if Rmgewold doe. not break any laws before then. • A Hastings man who pleaded no conies to sex charges has been sentenced to a yea; in jail. David Watkins, 34, was ordered to spent 12 months in jail, with the last 10 month: suspended. He was also given three years ol probation, $1,000 in costs and $250 in fines. Watkins had pleaded no contest to charges of criminal sexual conduct in the second de­ gree. He had faced up to a maximum of IS years in prison for CSC second degree. He must undergo substance abuse counsel­ ing. and was ordered to register as a sex of­ fender under the state's new sexual offender registration act. "Molesting a 13-year-dd child will not be tolerated, whether you are under the influence of alcohol or not," Judge Fisher said. ARE YOU ABUSED? Check any that apply to you. Does the person you love... □"Track” all of your time? □Constantly accuse you of being unfaithful? □Discourage your relation­ ships with family and friends? □Prevent you from work­ ing or attending school? □Constantly criticize you for little things? □Anger easily when drink­ ing or using other drugs? □Control all finances and force you to account in detail what you spend? □Humiliate you in front of others? □Destroy personal proper­ ty or sentimental items? □Hit. punch, slap, kick or bite you or the children? □Use or threaten to use a weapon against you? □Threaten to hurt you or the children? □Force you to have sex against your will? If you checked any of these, it’s time to get help. _ • . � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-04-25.pdf 4cc90b186b0e5baa1b76b9e9f3298dbe PDF Text Text Voters to decide on asphalt plant Hastings City Bank marks 110 years See Page 2 Lady Saxons mark 25 years See Page 10 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. APRIL 25.1996 VOLUME 142. NO 10 News Briefs Symphony concert slated for May 5 The Grand Rapid* Symphony Or­ chestra will appear tn concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. May 5. at Central Auditorium in Hasting*. The Thomapple Art* Council is spon­ soring the program, which will feature the titled symphonies of Franz Joseph Haydn, such as ' The Clock.'* 'Sur­ prise.'' "The Hen" and "The Chase.*' The rest of the program will feature works by American composers. Tickets are SIS for adults. $10 for senior citizens and S3 for students over 12 when accompanied by an adult. Tickra may be purchased at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office. Century 21 Realty or at the door. Sale* of geraniums to help ailing boy The local Aid Auocialioa for fakir— (AAL) wn have proceeds from its annual geranium sale to benefit Jared Branham. J-year-old son of Jared aad Amy Branham Jared, born with Down's Syndrome aad diagnosed with a pre-leukenua coadition. has been rediagnoaed with acute non-myeloblastic leukemia. He is waiting for a bone marrow mmapiaM. The boy's family has suffered baakngney and kat their home aad they have no health insurance. Geranium* offered in the sate are "cutting*' geraniums in a 4 to-inch pot. available in red only far S2.75 per plant. The last day to order is May 5. Orders can be placed by calling Judy Hughe* at 948-8635 or Lorena Schoessel al 948-8658. Geranium orders will be delivered to Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, where they may be picked up from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. May 18. Syrup Festival is this weekend The 56th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival will take place Friday. Saturday and Sunday. A talent show and teen dance will highlight Friday evening s activities. Saturday will include entertainment, the crowning of Maple Syrup Queen Sarah Mater, the parade with Grand Marshals Merle and Marlene Martin, a tree plan­ ting ceremony, arts and crafts, the Fork River Trapper* and game* for the Amusement rides will be available all weekend. On Sunday, there will a chicken barbecue and church services at the First Congregational Church and . Of course, pancakes with locally made syrup and homemade candy will be available all three days. Airport planning open house events The Earl W. McMullin Memorial Air­ port will have an open house from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, sponsored by the Hastings Flying Association. Airplane and helicopter rides will be available for nominal fees and an aerobatic show, featuring Bob Koppe in the Pm* S2B. will be held at 2 p.m. A model rocket launch will be at 11 a.m. Other attractions will include a Civil Air Patrol Display, a radio-controlled airplane display, an ultra light fly-by demonstration, new BMW motorcycle*, and a display of camper* and trailers. There also will be a raffle for a kids’ "Pedal Eagle" toy bi-plane. The airport is located on Airport Road off M-37. Hastings. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 PRICE 25* Playground structure plans moving along by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday evening agreed with the "Circle of Friends" to have a playground superstructure built in BoL King Park with volunteer labor. Jill Zwiemikowski. chairwoman of the group, told council that the entire project would cost about $100,000. but the city will be asked only to contribute about $10,000 in services of removing old structures in the park. The city will be asked to continue to maintain the park with mowing and trash removal, but the "Friends" group members say they will maintain the structure once it's up. The Friends also envision having expanded parking at the site. Bob King Park was selected over Fish Hatchery and Tyden parks because Bob King doesn't have any water nearby. Zwiemikowski said the new structure would draw more people to Hastings, which could translate into revenue and tourism. "It's going to bring money into the city." she said. Mayor Frank Campbell said. "I think it's a great project... I don't sec any problem with earmarking the $10,000 right now.” But Councilman Barry Wood asked what will happen with maintaining the structure if the Circle of Friends no longer exists. Zwiemikowski said she doesn't think that will happen, but the group could turn over the structure to the city if it ever does. Councilman David Jasperse asked about who would be liable if someone gets hurt on the play structure. City Manager Howard Penrod recom­ mended that the city take on the liability in­ surance and have the right to inspect it peri­ odically to see that it meets certain safety standards. The city also will take up the $10,000 commitment during its budget deliberations for the next fiscal year. Zwiemikowski said the group hopes to begin building the structure in the spring of 1997. In other business Monday, council: • Agreed to have public hearings in the next two months on the 1996-97 budget and on downtown parking. The hearing on the proposed $2.05 mil­ lion general fund budget will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. June 10. at council chambers in City Hall. The annual hearing to determine the neces­ sity of assessing businesses for downtown parking and street maintenance and snow re­ moval will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday. May 13. Another hearing to set the tax rolls could be set afterward The city historically has set the assess­ ment roll at $16,500. a cost which is shared by downtown businesses. Council last Monday night had a one-hour work session on the proposed budget and an­ other workshop, open to the public, will be on May 13 at 6:30 p.m. • Authorized the appraisal of two pieces of property the city is considering purchasing. The name of the current property owner and identification of the site is being withheld because it represents an exemption from the Open Meetings Act. • Adopted a resolution to agree to abandon­ ing Ridge Road and a portion of Park Street to allow Dr. Scott Brasseur to build a home in that area without any obstructions. The move came after a public hearing, in which there was no public comment. The city will receive right of ways for utilities. • Approved a number of organizations' re­ quests to use Fish Hatchcry for a number of special events, including: Southeastern Ele­ mentary for an art fair May 3; Hastings Se­ lect Soccer for games April 20 and 27 and May 11 and 18; American Lung Association for us third annual Bike for Breath Aug. 10; and the Thomapple Arts Council for Art* Alive July 12 and 13. A request from Hastings Chryslcr-Plymouth-Dodge for police assistance with run­ ners and walkers for a Special Olympic* torch run April 24 was approved, but the city declined to post signs on city property See PLAYGROUND, cont. page 3 Kellogg Community College President Dr. Paul Ohm (left) praised five key groups and the community for supporting the KCC Barry County Center concept. Next to Ohm. getting ready to dig in to the ground for the ceremonial start of construction are Arthur Angood. vice chairman of the KCC Board of Trustees; Bud Leonard, chairman of the County Building Authority; James Bailey, chairman of the County Board of Commissioners; Fred Jacobs, president of the County Futuring Committee; and Robert Edwards, supervisor of Rutland Charter Township. Local leaders call KCC project a boost by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County leaders are celebrating the construction start of the county's first com­ munity college branch, saying that it paves the way for more local students of all ages to have the opportunity to enroll in college classes More than 100 people gathered Friday at the 95-acre site off Gun Lake Road, near M­ 37. to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for Kellogg Community College's Barry County Center in Rutland Charter Town­ ship. To keep pace with an aggressive schedule to serve students by the second week of September, site preparation work already had begun and the footings have been poured for the 20.000-square-foot building. "It's exciting." said County Board Chair­ man James Bailey. "We couldn't ask for a better day. "It’s a better view than what anybody could imagine." he said of the site. KCC President Dr. Paul Ohm told the crowd the key groups "who have worked very hard together to make this opportunity possible" have been the Barry County Build­ ing Authority, the Barry County Board of Commissioners, the Barry County Futuring Committee. Rutland Charter Township offi­ cials and KCC officials. KCC* new Barry County Center is ex­ pected to remove hefty financial and trans­ portation restraints that have kept some local students from taking college classes, several community leaders said after they attended the ground breaking ceremony for the project. "Our goal, number one, is to get more people interested in college because the per­ centage averages around 50 to 55 percent out of the Hastings School District who go on to college," said Fred Jacobs, president of the Barry County Futuring Committee, which spearheaded the idea for a local community college. The local KCC branch will make it more convenient for all ages to attend college, he said. "If they dont go on to college for aca­ demic purposes, hopefully they’ll go on to college for vocational purposes and prepare themselves better for the jobs that are going to be out there. Keeping these kids active in the educational system is important." Jacobs said. "Most people don't realize the impact of See KCC PROJECT, cont. page 2 Steve Lawrence’s appeal is denied by Mary Warner A stale appeals court has unanimously de­ nied former Gun Lake resident Steve Lawrence's appeal of his 1992 conviction on charges of killing his father, and the Barry County Prosecutor believes there's little likelihood Lawrence will be able to lake his case to the Michigan Supreme Court. However, the case may have to be re­ viewed again by the appeals court if a mo­ tion asking it to reconsider the case is granted Lawrence's attorney, David Dodge of Grand Rapids, said he will file such a mo­ tion. based on the contention that the court did not review one of the issues raised in the appeal. That issue involves a motion denied by Barry Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster during post-trial circuit court hearings in 1994, which were held to determine whether or not Lawrence should be granted a new trial. Lawrence asked that the defense be al­ lowed to interview the jurors who convicted him. The defense wanted to do so, according to Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley, after one of the jurors made certain allegations re­ garding the case. That juror was dismissed during the trial after the jury had already be­ gun deliberations and it had to continue it* deliberations with only 11 people. These allegations were presented during the re-trial hearings in 1994, along with affi­ davits from some of the other jurors. Dodge said. The appeals court, in its written opin­ ion. said it did not consider the juror issue because the transcript of the post-trial hear­ ing on this issue was not given to the ap­ peals court. Dodge said the hearing transcripts pre­ sented to the appeals court did contain the ju­ ror information the appeals court needed, and will point that out to the appeals court when he moves for reconsideration. Dodge said his next recourse if he is not successful with the appeals court will be to ask the state supreme court to review the case. Prosecutor Dale Crowley said Wednes­ day that “the chances are very slim" that the stale supreme court would review the case. "The Michigan Supreme Court grants very few applications for leave to appeal," Crow­ ley said. "For them to do so there would have to be some issue of law of significance to the stale. This case has raised a lot of is­ sues. but I’m not sure it's raised issues that haven't been dealt with by some other case." Crowley said he has "a lot of mixed reac­ tions" to the news of the appeal denial. "My main reaction is one of satisfaction that jus­ tice has been upheld I feel relief that there will not need to be a re-trial. A trial like this takes a tremendous amount of work to go First Red Cross spring Music Festival and dance held Saturday Music, food, prizes and dancing were part of the first Red Cross Spring Music Festival and Dance Saturday. Here. Karen Despres, executive director of the Barry County Red Cross shows how she puts a hot dog together through." Crowley termed the appeals court case a "big hurdle" and said the appeal process for Lawrence was "not totally over, but the pri­ mary review — the main element — is over." The appeals court review is an "appeal of right" granted to all those convicted in cir­ cuit court. Crowley said, as opposed to higher court appeals which can only be heard at the discretion of those courts. See LAWRENCE, continued page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25. 1996 News Briefs: Delton plans Day of Prayer events Ikhon's obscnancc of the National Das of Prayer will he be held at 7 30 p ni Thursday. May 2. at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. The 30- to 45-mmute service will in­ clude prayer tor government leaders, churches, families and community life. Pastor Bernard Blau of the Prairieville Community Church will bring a special message on prayer and its importance in the nation's future May 2 marks the 45th consecutive observance of the National Day of Prayer, an event intended to bring together all Americans to pray for the nation and its leaders Blood campaign set in Nashville The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from I to 7 p m Tuesday. April 30. at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. Goal for the drive is 60 pints. Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonable good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to donate. Mental health Board to meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held Thursday. May 2. at 8 a.m. in the conference room. For more information, call Jan McLean at 948-80*1 Group, 2 singers set at Showcase Apple Blossom Bluegrass. Duane Hagen and Randy N<x»m will be featured in the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hastings. Apple Blossom Bluegrass, making it* first Showcase appearance, is a fourman group from Grand Rapids Hagen is a singer, songwriter and humorist from Otsego Noom. of Kent­ wood. was one of the four performers at the first Showcase in February 1991. Seating is on a first-come, first served basts. Host apreement hearing postponed A public hearing on the solid waste host agreement between Barry County and Hastings Sanitary Service has been rescheduled from 7 p.m. Wednesday. April 17. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. May 8. in the Hastings High School lecture hall. Copies of the host agreement and a prop«»scd amendment to the solid waste plan are available for public inspection at all county libraries, township halls, village halls, the county clerk's office and the health department. Resignation told at Maple Valley Duane Schantz has resigned his seat on the Maple Valley Board of Education. Schantz, who cited scheduling con­ flicts as his reason, is the second school board member to resign this year. Mike Hamilton stepped down in March and Bonnie Leep was appointed to serve tem­ porarily until June 30 Schantz's replacement must be ap­ pointed within 20 days of his announcement. Tammy Christensen and Jerry Ses­ sions will run for the two open board seats in the annual school election June 10 Habitat benefit dinner is Friday Barry County Habitat for Humanity will have a Swiss steak^chicken dinner from 4.30to 7 p.m. Friday. April 26. at the First United MethcxJijt Church in Hastings Proceeds will go toward Habitat's plans to build its 13th house m Barry County this summer Habitat for Humanity is a nondenominational Christian ministry that provides decent, affordable housing for needy families at cost The recipients arc required to share in contributions of “sweat equity.” Habitat was t<mnded in Hastings in 1988 Included on the menu April 26 will be the two different meats, potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad, beverages and dessert For more information, call 948-9939 Day of Prayer set in Hastings The Hastings observance of the Na­ tional Day of Prayer w ill be at the Barry County Courthouse from 12 15 to 12:45 p.m Thursday. May 2 The ceremony will begin with Ray Bayne playing the trumpet as a call to prayer, followed by five speakers. They will he. in order, the Rev Kenneth Vaught, a retired Methodist minister: the Rev. Carla Smith of the Thomapple Valley Church; the Rev Terry Bains of the First Baptist Church. Dixie Stade I Mansbum. executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce; Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Hastings City Councilman Harold Hawkins. The Rev Vaught will close Scripture reading will be included in each of the presentations Those attending will be asked to join in singing “Lord. Listen to Your Children Praying " at the end of the service. Nashville fills zoning position Former Nashville Councilman Steve May. who was defeated in his bid for the village presidency last month, has been appointed zoning administrator for Nashville. May. who replaces Jeanne Stcortz. served on the council for 16 months Appointed to the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals for the village was Larry Romanck. Tree seeding giveaway reset The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have its annual tree seedling giveaway pro­ gram Saturday morning. April 27. in the Barry County Lumber parking lot. The program originally was to be held April 20. but has been rescheduled The giveaway, jointly co-sponsored by Kiwanis and Barry County Lumber, will start at 8 a.m. and run until supplies are cxhauMed. Because of the anticipated demand, there will be a limit of 20 trees per household Lions to solicit donations May 2-4 Members of the Hastings Lions Club will be soliciting donations May 2. 3 and 4 for White Cane Week. Money collected from the fund-raiser will be used by the Lions to help support sight programs such as providing eye ex­ aminations. eyeglasses. Leader Dogs for the Blind. Welcome Home for the Blind, and the Michigan Eye Bank and Transplant ion Center in Ann Arbor. Lions Club members will be stationed at K mart and Felpausch. asking for donations For more information, call 948-2926. Kiwanis to sponsor immunization clinic The Hastings Kiwanis Club and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department arc sponsoring a special free pre-school children's immunization clinic from 9 a.m. to I p.m. Saturday. April 27. Kiwanis will provide prizes and refreshments and Lam-mo the down will be on hand. Barry County Transit will provide rides. Call 948-8098. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and their immuization records must be brought to the health department, which is located at 110 W. Center St.. Hastings. MADD plans tree planting ceremony The Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving will have its sixth annual tree planting ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday. April 27. in the histone village area of Charlton Park. The “Living Memorial and Hope Ceremony" will be part of National Crime Victims Week April 21-27. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the park's church There is no charge and the public is welcome to attend. For more information, call the Barry County MADD chapter at 948-3388 or 765-5322. Voters to decide on asphalt plant proposal on Aug. 6 primary ballot by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Should the Barry County Road Commis­ sion be allowed to purchase and operate a new state-of-the-art asphalt plant to improve county roads at a ' reasonable" cost? Voters will have a chance to decide the an­ swer at the Aug. 6 primary election when they will be asked to approve one mill for one year to finricc the cost of a plant. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday unanimously approved putting the millage proposal on the August ballot at the request of the Road Commission. The board also received resolutions of support from 15 of the county’s 16 townships which support putting the asphalt plant millage on the ballot. The millage is expected to generate .lose to $875,000, but the exact amount can't be determined until the 1996 equalization report is finalized later this month County Road Enginccr/Managcr Jack Kineman said Wednesday (tie Road Commis­ sion's intentions are to locate the asphalt plant al the "Drake Pit" tn Baltimore Town­ ship because "it is the most logical and iso­ lated location.” Locating the plant there, off Dowling Road, will depend on whether the Baltimore Township Planning Commission approves a special use variance, he said. Orangeville Township was the only town­ ship that did not pass a resolution of support to put the asphalt millage on the ballot. Kineman said. He said it is his understand­ ing. however, that Orangeville Township of­ ficials are not objecting to the concept of a county-owned asphalt plant. Prairieville Township, in its resolution of support, said the county owned asphalt plant The Pine Rest Hastinggs clinic will take part in National Anxiety Screening Day Wednesday. May 1. People can stop in between 9 a.m. and I p.m. for free confidential help and a chance to talk with a therapist one on one There will be a written self test and free educational materials available The offer is made particularly to those who suffer with nervousness, panic at­ tacks. racing heart, restlessness, muscle tension, obsessive-compulsive behavior, sleeplessness, concentration problems, excessive worry and irritability. For more information, call 945-4200 The Road Commission has told townships that they could purchase asphalt at a maximum of S14 per ton rather than the $18 per ton cost from private asphalt plants Kineman has noted in the past that today's asphalt plants must meet the most stringent Environmental Protection Agency and De­ partment of Natural Resources regulations, which assures that there will not be a public health hazard. He estimates that a county-owned asphalt plant will save taxpayers more than $200,000 per year over the next 20 to 30 years. The overall operation of the Road Com­ mission is expected to be more efficient and enable it to provide belter service in other ar­ eas. Kineman said. Because the Road Commission has not re­ ceived an increase in the slate gasoline lax since 1984 and revenues for the upkeep of Barry County's 560 miles of paved roads have not kept pace with inflation, the as­ phalt plant will help the county maintain its roads, he said. Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger commended Kineman for the gixxl job lie has done to provide information throughout the county about the asphalt plant project. "We rarely kxik to the future. This is one time we have." Herrington said "Good roads are important to the economy and quality of life in our township and local control of supply and quality of a major ingredient such as ashalt is desirable..." WoodUnd TowmMp Officbfo KCC Project, continued from page 1-----------------------------------------it. We can impact students' education. With KCC being here, they (high school) students car get their first year (of college) out of the way starting in their junior or senior year and in the summers by taking college classes...They could be a graduating senior and a graduating college freshman. "Not only do they get that (freshman classes) out of the way. which saves their parents money and saves them money, they will only have to go to school (college) for three years or three and a half, rather than four or four and a half. 1 think they become more interested io college because they can take classes tlyt- are more interesting to them their first year (after high school graduation) rather than just taking a re-hash of high school." he said. "We're looking for business and industry to stay here in the future and maybe even get new people in here in the future, which is getting more difficult to do because of the competitive situation. If Hastings has a community college that does vocational training or could train future employees, that's a major impact on Hastings as a community " KCC can offer customized learning to help serve industry needs, he added. "Plus, as people are looking for places to live, that just gives us another plus factor for getting people to move into the residen­ tial areas." Older adults also have the opportunity to take classes locally for enrichment in their lives, Jacobs said, "so this becomes another benefit in that respect, which is very impor­ tant. "We were looking al the whole total pic­ ture of what KCC can do. You have to look at the whole project out there...bettering the people, all ages and all income areas. "We're taking the bull by the horns in Barry County with everybody working to­ gether to get it done and that's helping peo­ ple in the human services aspect." he said of the Barry Community Resource Network proposal to house all human service agencies under one roof near the KCC facility. For your insurantv (.ill Farmers Insurance Group Check our new Auto' Home combination dis­ count. plus discounts for multiple autos, and SO* Anxiety screening services offered could reduce the cost of asphalt by approxi­ mately 20 percent, "which means that the township could blacktop approximately 20 percent more road surface for the same cost. "The cost of asphalt continues to increase and the number of plants available to pur­ chase asphalt in the private sector continues to decrease." Prairieville officials said. Woodland Township officials, in their res­ olution. said "good roads are important to the economy and quality of life in our town­ ship and local control of supply and quality of a major ingredient such as asphalt is de­ sirable...” drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55* and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent CARY BEGG AGENCY HuloHome. Ute, Comnwrcul 13 S HMt.no. MU90U 94844S4 Far MS-M14 "We're trying to solve some of the prob­ lems before they get here." he said of the new human services concept. "1 think the KCC project was a real futur­ istic thing that happened to Barry County...We don't see a lot of towns of our size that can offer that. I think that really helps us as a small city, the size of Hast­ ings, and a small county that really can solve some of those educational and enrich­ ment problems that people are looking Io solve. I think it's a great program. I really believe they will fill it up in a very short period of time." Jacobs said. "KCC is impressed at the level of excite­ ment here...That says a lot for Barry County," he said. Jan Hartough, a leader in the County Fu­ turing Committee and director of Michigan State University's County Cooperative Ex­ tension. called the KCC project "absolutely fantastic. "It's like a dream come true," she said. "A lot of people have worked really hard to have this happen, but the community is so behind us and so supportive. If the community hadn't wanted it. none of this would have happened. "I think the important thing was that we did take the lime in the beginning to gel the input of Barry County. And they've spoken loud and clear that this is something tb-xy want. I can see a lot of potential for the fu­ ture. too. a lot cf linkage with the local schools." Hartough said. The idea of linking MSU course offerings with KCC also is being explored, she said "So. it's exciting." One of the first proponents of attracting a community college to the county, John Fehscnfeld of Hastings, said witnessing the groundbreaking ceremony was thrilling. "A dozen years ago. Harry Adrounie and Dick Loughrin. the former probate court judge, and I dreamed this. Each year forward, we worked with other people and the college. "I think this is going to be one of the most significant public things that has hap­ pened to Barry County in over 50 years...We're living in an information sod- Rep. Geiger to speak at First Friday forum State Rep. Terry Geiger will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum at noon Friday. May 3. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Geiger, a Republican, represents all of Barry County and nearly half of Ionia County in the 87th Legislative District. First elected to succeed Stale Rep. Bob Bender in 1994. he is completing his first two-year term of office He serves on the House Appropriations Committee; is chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee; vice chairman of the Corrections and School Aid and Department of Education Subcommittees; and is a member of the Subcommittee on Mental Health Before becoming a legislator, he was chairman of the Barry County Republican Party and he served as a trustee on the Woodland Township Board He is co-owner, with his wife. Jan. of Chief Sales, a small business in Lake Odessa supplying farmers. Geiger is expected to talk about recent legislation in Lansing and some of the ideas lawmakers have been coming up with under the Engler Administration. He was scheduled to speak at a previous forum, but had a last-minute commitment s and a substitute speaker came to Hastings The First Friday scries, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at the historic Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be provided and light fare can be purchased at the hall. Law Day celebrates court consolidation Barry County has been selected to be part of a study to determine whether or not Michigan district, probate, and circuit courts can be consolidated into one general court, and Law Day May 1 will celebrate the be­ ginning of that study. Coming to Barry County to head up the ceremonies will be Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice James H. Brickley. who will speak at 11 a m. Wednesday at the Barry County Courthouse. Barry Circuit Judge James H. Fisher will also speak. Fisher is head of the study for Barry County. The study is being called a "court consolidation demonstration project." Barry County is one of six counties that will undertake the demonstration projects. The projects arc designed to test over • two-year period the impact the merger of the district, probate and circuit courts will have on administration, funding, and record keep­ ing. The demonstration projects are being suj pcrvised by the Michigan Supreme Court. Judge John N. Kirkendall, coordinator of the projects for the Supreme Court, and Marilyn K. Hall, stale court administrator, also wiU attend the May 1 ceremonies. Barry County has been slowly consolidat­ ing the three county courts ever since Fisher took over as circuit court judge, and Fisher has said in the past that the new system has proved to be more efficient. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 25. 1996 — Page 3 PLAYGROUND cont. from page I The YMCA's request lo use Bob King Park April 29 and May 2. 3 and 4 for corpo­ rate softball games. • Approved a request from the Amcncan Legion lo hold the annual Memorial Day pa­ rade Monday. May 27. starting at 10 a in. al the Fclpausch parking lot. • Scheduled a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. May 28. on a request by Howard Wilson to have the city vacate the cast end of South Street so he can build an addition on the north side of his house. • Approved a request from the Hastings Area Schools to use the city's voting ma­ chines for the annual school election June 10. • Approved a leachate agreement with Hastings Sanitary Service lo govern han­ dling of effluent at the wastewater treatment plant • Approved an agreement with McNamee. Porter and Seely Inc. for engineering services for phase one of the Star School R(»ad indus­ trial park project. Engineering costs will be $77,600 for extension of utilities and $23,900 for the road. • Received the quarterly report on building inspections from Mike Wireman of Profes­ sional Code Inspections. He said over the first three months of 1996. there were 10 building permits issued for a value of $288,450 and 171 rental units inspected. • Approved an agreement with Deb Dorcy, owner of the Cinema Theaters downtown, to forgive an encroachment on city property immediately south of the building as long that the structure exists. Dorcy abstained from the voting. • Authorized signing an agreement with Cottage Gardens to purchase maple and ash trees at $39 each. The cost of the trees, which will be planted in the city, is lower than last year. Penrod reported. • Approved a lengthy drug and alcohol pol­ icy covering commercial licensed drivers, ex­ cluding police and fire personnel. City Bank dinner celebrates its 110 years in Hastings area Jaycees member Marcia Martin measures first grader Katee McCarthy for a bike helmet while classmates (from left) Martin Seger. Hannah Case. Kyle Stevens and Bryce Stanhope wait their turn. The students are members of Jan Matthews' class at Central Elementary. Free bike helmets to kids promote safety awareness Ninety students at Central Elementary in Hastings will receive free hike helmets as the result of bicycle safely promotions by the Hastings Jaycees and the Brain Injury Association of Michigan. The Jaycees raised $250 for the helmets via .solicitations from area insurance agencies and doctors. 'Hie Brain Injury Association gave a grant of $500 for the project. The association is promoting bicycle safety awareness through a special program called "Head Smart" and is urging bicyclists of all ages to protect themselves by wearing helmets. "Bicycle helmets have been shown to re­ duce the risk of head injury by 85 percent and brain injury by 88 percent." the associa­ tion said in promotional materials. "Accord­ ing to research, every day hundreds of chil­ dren in America die while bicycling, and thousands more are injured. Brain injury is involved in one-third of all bicycle crashes. often causing disabling, permanent effects." Receiving the free helmets at Central were 90 first-graders, who were measured for their helmets Tuesday after watching a video on bicycling safety. Some of the safety lips in the video in­ cluded riding the correct size of bike (the rider should be able to straddle the bike with both feet planted firmly on the ground); keeping the hike well-maintained (no wob­ bly tires); looking carefully to sec if the way is clear before beginning a ride; paying attention while riding; riding single file; riding with the traffic rather than against it; stopping at all intersections, stop signs, and stop lights; signaling before turning (left arm straight out to tum left, left arm bent al the elbow and held straight up to lum right); passing pedestrians on the left; and getting off and walking across large, busy intersec­ tions. by Mandy Habd Staff Writer The Hastings City Bank celebrated its 11 Oth year in business at a dinner Wednesday at the Middle Villa Restaurant Before the meal. Executive Vice President Neil Gardner spoke about the bank's past, present and future. In 1886. when the bank was founded. Grover Cleveland was president, the U.S. in­ cluded 29 states and the Statue of ’ iberty was brought to America. Though much has changed since then, he said, much has remained the same. Avon was sold door to door and you could bank at Hastings City Bank. After an invocation, led by James Veldman. guests enjoyed the meal. When the meal was over. President and CEO Robert Picking shared some of the com­ pany's accomplishments from 1995 and discussed the future. He said that 1995 was a good year for the bank and its parent company. ACB Financial Corporation. The bank was a record holder in earnings at $503,000. which was an 11.6 per­ cent increase from before. There also was a record in assets, which ad­ ded up to $145,982,000 and sometimes higher. Total deposits came to about $127 million, which he said are dollars the bank can work with in helping the community because it is money that people put into the institution. At the end of 1995. the total amount of money collected in loans was $94,945,000. This money, he said, stays in the local com­ munities that the bank serves for consumers and homeowners. By the end of March there was more than $14 million in capital account ownership that employees have. Earnings increased to $3.09 per share, in­ creasing growth by 11.6 percent. Picking said one of the main reasons the bank had a good year is because of growth of its loan portfolio. “Loans are the bread and buner of our in­ stitution." he said. The institution also is borrowing money from the Federal Home Loan Bank at a fixed interest rale, and loaning it to people so they can buy homes at fixed rales A new board of directors was elected and slock is being sold at $32.75 per share. Pick­ ing said they like to keep stock dividends at a level in which people can buy without having to mortgage their homes. Hastings City Bank was founded on Oct. 26. 1886, with $50,000 in capital The amount has grown to $14 million today. Employees, stockholders, customers and depositers are all responsible for the bank's success. Picking showed slides consisting of graphs that indicate the amount of growth the bank has experienced in capital, loans, deposits and overall growth from 1886 to the present. The bank has had $135 million in deposits. as of the end of March, and trust assets at the end of 1995 were $37,247,000. “I have been pleased with the growth that you and the community have contributed to.” he said. He said the next 10 years will be a very significant time for the company because of the changes that are taking place. The increase in technology, telebanking. PC banking and debit cards. He added that he appprcciatcd the interest the employees have taken in the company and closed with a quote by John F. Kennedy, slating. “The United Stales has to move very fast to even stand still." After Picking spoke, guests were entertain­ ed by Baroque Again, a string quartet from Grand Rapids. They played works by Antonio Vivaldi. Gustav Holst. Scott Joplin and David Slone. Hastings City Bank Chief Executive Officer Robert Picking talked about the bank's past, present and future last in last Wednesday evening's 110th year celebration at the Middle Villa. LAWRENCE APPEAL, cont. Since Lawrence has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, his only recourse if review of further appeals is denied is to re­ ceive a pardon or commutation of sentence by the governor. Lawrence, who is now 40. was arrested in April of 1992 and charged with using gaso­ line to start the fire that killed his father. Willard Lawrence. 74. who lived right next lo him on Gun Lake. Arrested with Lawrence was his wife. Candy, then 33. who was charged with being an accessory after the fact to the arson and felony murder. Lawrence was found guilty of arson and firstdegree murder in October 1992. Candy Lawrence was found not guilty of being an accessory in a subsequent trial. The prosecution contended during the mur'der trial that Lawrence had been in deep fioancial difficulty prior lo the death of his fa­ ther. and killed his father so he could receive one-fifth of a $6 million inheritance. During the 1994 hearings on whether or not Lawrence should be granted a new trial. Lawrence claimed he had been incompetent to stand trial because he was taking prescrip­ tion drugs for managing anxiety, which he claimed impaired his ability to "intelligently assist his counsel." Lawrence also sought to have the results of a polygraph test he look in 1993 consid­ ered dunng the re-trial hearings. Now-retired Judge Shuster, who presided over the murder trial and the re-trial hearings, ruled that Lawrence had been competent to stand trial and also ruled that the polygraph evidence would not be considered in the re-trial hear­ ings because historically the tests have not been reliable. The polygraph test taken in 1993 indicated that Lawrence was telling the truth when asked if he set the fire that killed his father, according to the polygraph exam­ iner who administered the lest, a former slate police polygraph expert. (Crowley said an­ other polygraph test, administered before the trial, had been inconclusive.) The drug issue and polygraph issue were both taken up in the appeals court review, which covered over a dozen legal issues relat­ ing to the case. The appeals court affirmed Shuster's find­ ing that Lawrence was competent to stand trial in spite of the drug use. and affirmed that the polygraph test did not have to be considered by Shuster Other questions considered by the appeals court concerned whether certain testimony should have been admitted, whether certain evidence was unlawfully seized, and whether the evidence was sufficient lo sustain the conviction. One of the questions the court considered was whether a gas mask supposedly worn by Lawrence in a rescue attempt during the fire and other incriminating evidence had been unlawfully seized by a private investigator hired by the managers of the elder Lawrence's estate. The appeals court said such seizures of evidence by private individuals were not covered by state laws covering illegal seizures by government officials. Also under contention was whether in­ criminating statements made by Lawrence to the private investigator should have been considered "privileged information" which the investigator could not repeat in court tes­ timony. The appeals court ruled that Lawrence was not protected under slate law granting privi­ leged communication between private inves­ tigators and their clients because Lawrence was technically not the privaie investigator's client. The estate was the client, and the es­ tate was administered by a local bank, the bank thus having the investigator-client privilege. The appeals court ruled there was enough circumstantial evidence in the case lo warrant the conviction, saying Lawrence's account of his activities regarding the fire at his father's home was "riddled with inconsistencies and inculpatory statements." Read the BANNER each week for... ALL THE SPORTS-Jh Barry County...in one, easy to read report! We've been growing with the Hastings area (or 110 years. In 1913. we expanded into this two-story building on the comer of State and Jefferson Streets. Today we operate six locations. Come bank with us. And expenence the personal, local service that's made us so popular. Sjnstingsi (Ttfr <tinnh Celebrating 110 years of Community Senice. Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland EQUAL HOUSING LENDER • MEMBER FDIC �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 25, 1996 Communication /ram...CONGRESSMAN LaForge tells Democrats chances are good for changes in Lansing NICK SMITH Return transportation to state governments by David T. Young Editor The Republicans may have the majority in the State Legislature and Congress now. but things may change come November. State Rep Ed LaForge told Barry County Democrats Saturday night. LaForge. guest speaker for the annual Truman-Johnson dinner, said Democrats can take back the Michigan House of Representatives, where they arc a minority by just 56-54 and one scat was lost two years ago by just 67 votes. He added that with President Clinton and Vice President Gore and U.S. Senator Carl Levin heading the ticket in this year's elections, the Republicans have good reason to worry. He said if the Democrats were to gain a majority in the Senate. Levin would become chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. He said the GOP is wondering why it can’t get anybody to run against him in his district and concedes that "Bob Dole is not eliciting much support." About current conditions, however, the guest speaker said he was told "Being a Democrat in the State Legislature is like standing in front of a freight train." but he likens it more to "standing in front of a stampede of elephants " Republicans have been trumpeting their many “reforms" in the last six years under the leadership of Gov. John Engler, but LaForge said many of them have been for the benefit of a few. particularly the wealthy. "We need to stop this incessant assault on people who work for wages. " -«»p. Ed LaForge He read a letter from fellow Democratic legislator Maxine Berman of Southfield, who talked about "John Engler's lust for power." Berman said she was stunned when advocates of rebuilding Michigan's roads told her they were stunned by Engler's opposition to raising a gas lax. She told them that when they had supported Engler (most of them twice), they should have understood what he's all about. The federal highway program began with Franklin Roosevelt's Federal Highway Aid Act of 1944 and was expanded by Dwight Eisenhower's Federal Highway Aid Act of 1956. These acts led to the federal govern­ ment imposing a gas tax in every state, detouring the money through Washington, and then returning only a fraction of the money back to the states. As we reevaluate the role of the federal government, it’s ap­ propriate to review the growth of federal con­ trol over transportation spending. Not only does Washington use up vast sums in administration and manipulate funding for political purposes but it sends the remaining funds back to the slates with federal regula­ tions and mandates such as the Davis-Bacon Act that add billions of dollars of increased costs to highway and mass transit construc­ tion. Gabriel Roth who wrote Roads in a Market Economy suggests that a state would have to get back 150 percent of what it sends to Washington in order to break even because of these federal mandates. No wonder the road maintenance in most states is not keeping up with need. Our transportation systems also need in­ novation to use available funds effectively and efficiently. The best way to stimulate this in­ novation is to free slate and local governments from federal red tape and let them develop their own solutions. Some areas may choose toll roads or encourage private roads. Some may fund roads with developer’s fees, and Ed LaForge, guest speaker at the Barry County Democrats' annual TrumanJohnson dinner, is surrounded by people with questions. LaForge said Engler and the Republican lawmakers have made war against the ptxir. the arts, teachers, campaign funding for Democrats, union wages and benefits and the environment. "The attitude in Lansing about education misses so many marks." he said. He pointed to the successes the Head Start program has had with helping underprivileged children, keeping many of them away from crime and welfare, yet Republicans want to slash its funding. He also accused the GOP of "taking money out of the public schools and giving it to charter schools and vouchers." --------------------------------------------------- ;---------- ;------------ :-------- :------ LETTERS from our readers: Clinton doesn’t value families To The Editor: I saw a Clinton ad on TV last night, and it was at best amusing. The ad talked about how the president’s policies aided the American family. However. I don't see how passing the largest tax in­ crease in American history helped the American family when a worker takes home less money The ad talked about balancing the budget while ’‘protecting” Medicare. The presi­ dent's own aides have staled that Medicare could be bankrupt by the year 2002 if someth'**4* •«*’» And the Democratic Party has no ideas on how to reform Medicare and would gladly leave it as is. simply raising taxes to support it. And now that he has vetoed a clearly bipar­ tisan supported bill to ban partial birth abor­ tions. it is clear that President Clinton docs not value the American family in any way. shape or form. He values his left wing special interest groups who pay for his re-election bid Michael Mills Hastings More humor for Witness’ To The Editor: A sense of humor, as well all know, is very important. It keeps us mentally fit. May the following jokes meet your need as they have mine. • ”He no play-a-da game, he no make-a-da rules.’' (Earl Bietz. Secretary of Agriculture under President Ford, on the Pope's attitude toward birth control). • On aging — Eventually even level ground feels uphill. • We must overcome violence, and there is HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtahed Dy Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dnns>on ot J-Ad Graphcs Inc. 1952 N Bfosdway Hastings. Ml 4905&-0602 (816) 945-95M John Jaeoba Prastoart Joyce Ryan Traasurar a simple way to do this. Kill all the violent people • The breaking of glass is also not uknown at Irish weddings and other celebrations — but not for the same reasons. • The primary cause of death is life. • If it weren’t for coughing. I wouldn't get any exercise at all. Justine McLean Hratings LaForge noted that many seem to have problems with the wages paid to public school teachers and the hours they work. But he said that if teachers were paid babysitters' wages of $3 per child per hour, most would make more money than they do now. He explained that $3 per hour per child for five hours a day (no pay for lunches and coffee breaks) with an average of 25 students in each class would amount to $375 per day. Multiply that by the 180 days teachers arc required to work and the annual salary would be $67,500. The average teacher in West Michigan makes between $30,000 and $35,000 annually, and most work more than the minimum of 180 days. "So babysitters' vfrhgcs would be too good for teachers." he concluded. LaForge unveiled a GOP-backed plan to go to a "market system" for buying electricity, in which the more you use. the less you pay per unit. This, he said, obviously would be big help to big users, such as industries and businesses, but "people who use less will pay more." The stale lawmaker said that the GOP continues to pass legislation helping the wealthy while the gap between rich and poor and rich and middle class continues to widen. "If you keep it up. you won't have any customers.” he said. "You'll destroy the middle class." LaForge said auto pioneer Henry Ford presented a model nearly a century ago when he paid his worker! good wages because he wanted them lo be able to afford buying his product. "We need to take back the Michigan House of Representatives." he said. "We need lo stop this incessant assault on people who work for wages. "Government doesn't have to be mean hearted, and that's what the Democrats arc saying." Barry County Democratic Party Chairwoman Blanche Munjoy told the nearly 100 in attendance. "This is a mighty important year and there’s a lol of work to be done." Public Opinion write contracts that better ensure timely per­ formance and quality. Local officials are bet­ ter able to meet local needs than politicians and bureaucrats in Washington. I suggested in testimony before my House colleagues last week that we return the taxing power and responsibility for roads to the slates. The current federal highway program spends about $19 billion per year. The federal gas tax is now 18.4 cents per gallon. Twelve cents is for highways, two cents for mass tran­ sit. one-tenth of a cent for cleaning up underground storage tanks and the rest is for general fund spending. I suggested to my col­ leagues that during a transition period, the states could keep eleven cents. We should not shy away from examining from time to time each of our federal programs to see if conditions still warrant the program at all. and if they do. whether another level of government could do a better job. Arguing over who in Washington should control federal spending of the gas tax misses the point that we should be devolving this responsibility back to the slates. Having servcd in local and state government before coming to Congress. I’m convinced that the benefit of the doubt should lie with the government closest to the people. I believe that once we look into the transportation system in detail, the arguments support a smaller federal role and a greater state and local role. . ' ’ 1 i • ; ; When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships 'and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. ' - ', . , • : . I i ■ • ’ Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all ol Barry County). Michigan House ol Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. What about smoking ban? The state of Washington has approved a law that bans smoking in all buildings except private homes. Is this a good idea that should be tried in Michigan, or is it just another example of government regulating our lives too much? Fradahc Jacobs Vca Slaphan Jacob* Secret* ■> • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Edrfor) Elaine Gilbert fAuatant Eater) Karen Mauch Barbara Gan Jean Gallup Cmtfy Smith Sharon Miller James Jensen MantJy Mabel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciassrf>*d ads accepted Monday through ►reayBam io 530 p.m. Saturday 8 30 am - Noon Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Vera Hickok. Miiddleville: Dense Howel Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $15 per year tn Barry County S17 per year m adjoining counties S20.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO Box 8 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 IUSPS 717-830) “I think Michigan could try it because smoking is bad for your health.** Randv WUlvard. Middleville: "The veterans are "Right now smoking laws discriminate against unable to smoke at their the smoker. If they do this convenience. They fought they will be discriminated for their country and their even more." rights have been taken away." Nancy Brooke. Grand Rapids: “If you want to smoke that’s OK. but lo put others in jeopardy is wrong and inconsiderate.'* “I strongly agree with banning smoking in all buildings. Second-hand smoke is a hazard." "I think they should co- • force that where poasMe without infringing on in- . dividual rights.” �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25. 1996 Gerald G. Steinfort LOWELL - Gerald G. Steinfort, age 75, formerly of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Steinfort is survived by his wife, Dorothy L. (Leasure) Steinfort; one daughter, Joan (Terry) Cheeseman of Lowell; one son, James R. (Ann) Steinfort of Grand Rapids; one sister, Lucille Grimberg of Matteson, Illinois; two step-sons, Frank (Laura) Leasure of Lowell, Scott (Jocelyn) Leasure of Walker, ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, April 22, 1996 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Memorial services were held Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at St. Paul’s Anglican Catholic Church, Grand Rapids. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to tie First Baptist Church of Middleville - Building Fund or St. Paul's Anglican Catholic Church - Building Fund in Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. NEWS. .of the local and area can be read each week In The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBEI at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lmx) Roud. Dowling. Ml 49050 P«*«or Siephen Wngtn (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 700 pm GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a.m . Bible Classes for all ages. 10:40 a.m Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study — Sharing your Faith; 5:30 p.m. youth meeting with "Youth with a Message" 945-9224. 6:30 p m. Bi bic study f«w all HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor. Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m. Sunday School. 1045 Morn­ ing Wonhip; 6:00 p.m. Evening activities Wednesday — 7 p.m. — share groups in various homes Contact church office for info, on these Prayer and Bible uudy at the church. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. HaMmgs Ml 49O5B Pastor Cart Litchfield Pt*** 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 900 am. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaming Per Mmal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Didrines of Faith. The Minor PrupbetvCallmg God’s Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving RclaiKNiships with your Spouse. Children and Friend' Join us fix the class that fits your needs. 4-H. Mtmdass 6:30-8 00 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p.m at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Uubaugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5:15 p m at the Hidden Valley Community Cemer. Community BrcaktaM the third Saturday each mirth 8 00 a.m.. freewill offering You are invited ana welcome INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green aad Jefferson Muusaer. Jim Sandnaky. Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9.30 a.m., Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in homt Bible study. Call for locution - 623-3110 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11OO a m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday. 7:00p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH, 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10 45 a m Sunday children’s church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 pm Youth group meets Wedncv day 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II a.n.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Bo* 63. Hastings. MI 49058 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a_m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Saidy, please call for more details. FIRST BAFTIST CHURCH, 309 E Woodlawn. Hastmgs. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor. James R. Banta. Amt. Paw. Suadav Services Sunday School 9:43 a.m.. Cltsars for all age*. 11XX) a.m. Mortaag Worihip Service. Jr. Church up to 4d> Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awaaa Clubs. 700 p.m.. Teem in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 1:15 p m . Aduh Choir practice. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397. Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day monung: 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10.45 a m. Morning wortotp; 600 p at. Evening Wontap. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3IM Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (_V4 mile west of Patterson Rd.) Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m.. Commu­ nion Services. Mon.. Wed.. Fri. at 9 00 a.m. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hastings Church of God budding). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4<h Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more informniKX) call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick al 948-2101. St. Andrew's is a pan of the Independent Anglican Church Curt Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Ptotor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader­ ship training The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings sod Lake Odaasa WMN RINHAL HOMI mating, FUXFAB INCOMKNUHD ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK Of HAST! NO I Mambsf F.D.I.C. THt HASTINGS BANNIB AND RfMINDCR 1962 N Broadway — Hasting* BOSLfY PHARMACY "Prescription*" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIMR GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings, Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday, April 28 • 8:00 and 10:45 a.m. Ho­ ly Communion; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages); 3:00 Kouwma I Thursday. April 25 - 6:30 Children's Choir; 7.-00 Adven­ turers; 8:00 AA. Saturday. April 27 — 10:00 Catechism 4; 8:00 NA. Wednesday. May I - 1000 Word Watchers, 7 00 Sarah Circle. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Paste* Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunda­ Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a m ; Coafesuom Saturday 4:00-4: i0 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Ok GOO, 1674 West Stale Road. Hasnngi. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. PMtor Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for all ages. Monung Wonhip 10:45 a m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rambows or J .J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teeu Bfote Quiz «m 13-19). Aduh Bible Study - No age limits ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gate Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or ail day weekends. Sunday Monung Mass 1000 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p.m. at the church Bring sack lunch. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Ctatar Creek Rd.. 8 tta South. Ptotor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10*00 a m ; Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service al 6.00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Ptotor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education. Craig Stapert, Musk Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barner free building with elevator to all flocci Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 am SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m ; Worship 11:00 a.m — with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for *i 5 dn I; Youth Feilowitap 5:30 p.m WEDNESDAYS Fanu ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6:00 p.m.; Aduh Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages THURSDAY Children's Choir 4:00 p.m. . Youth Handbells 4:30 p.m.; Adult Hand­ bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Friday. April 26 — Swiss Steak and Chicken Fun draiser Dinner for Barry County Habitat for Humanity - 4:30 lo 7:00 p.m Wednesday, May I Mother aad Daughter Banquet 6:30 p.m. Thursday. May 2 — National D-, of Prayer. Saturday. May 4 — Love. Inc Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Dealer, Program/Youth Director Thursday. April 25 — 9.30 a.m Circle Study Leaders meet with Pastor Keller; 3:00 p.m. Cadetie Choir; 3 00 Newsletter Deadline; 3:30 p.m. Handchime rehearsal. Friday. April 26 — O'0U p.m. Menders Dinner and Pro­ gram. Saturday. April 27 — ° 30 a.m. — Middle and Senior Hig'PYF meet to go horseback nding. 7:00 p.m. Concern Group 83 al Janet and Kent Keller's; 7:00 p.m. Ringo-Swingo Square Dance Sun­ day. April 28 - 9:30 a m. and 11 XX) a.m Monung Worship (9:30 service u broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery u provided for both services; 9:30 Church School for all ages. 10 30 a m Coffee Hour" — Dining Room. 11:20 a.m. Children's Church; 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class — Dining Room; 7:00 p.m. New members class at the Mense Monday. April 29 — 10:00 a.m. Staff meets for prayer. 7 XX) p.m. Mission Commit­ tee. Lounge 7 XX) p.m. Circle of Friends Organizational Meeting, hall Wednesday May I - 9:30 a.m Martha-Mary Circle (81) al Martha Brown's; 1:30 p.m. Circle 83. 130 p m Circle M at Church Dining Room. 7:00 p.m.. Circle 85; 7:00 p.m.. Ruth Circle; 7:00 p.m . Chancel Choir rehearsal. Margery H. Carr LAKE ODESSA - Margery H. Cur, age 77, of Like Odessa passed iway on Wednesday. April 17, 1996 al Pennock Hospital. She was born October 31. 1918 in Platte. South Dakota, the daughter of Seine and Kris­ tine (Nies) Pringer. She attended Sioux Falls High School. She married Leo Carr on November 18. 1941 in Portland, Michigan. She was employed with Poff-Lapo John Deere dealership in Lake Odessa for several yean and Scheldt Hardware for fifteen years before retiring in 1981 Mn. Carr was a member of the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Leo; one daughter, Delores (James) Stank of Sunfield; three ions, Darell (Vicki) Cats, David (Joyce) Carr of Hastings and Duane (Diana) Carr of Woodland; one son-in-law, Richard Wolfe of Casinovia; eleven grandchildren, eleven great­ grandchildren; one sister. Arlene (Ronald) Whalen of Wyoming; two brothers, Sherman (Muriel) Pringer of Portland, and Kenneth Pranger of Harrison. She was preceded in death by one daughter. Diane Wolfe and one brother, Raymond Pringer. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 20, 1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Robert Beumer and Reverend Nancy Beumer officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo Helping Hands or Sebewa United Methodist Church. Gerald H. Fitzgerald WAYLAND - Mr. Gerald H. Fitzgerald, age 84, at Wayland, passed away Sunday. April 21, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Fitzgerald was born on July 9, 1911 at Weidman, the son of Ray A Maude (Horton) Fitzgerald. He was raised in the Lansing area and attended schools there, graduating in 1929 from the first graduating clau of Lansing East­ ern High School. He was married lo Luella M. Decker on November 26,1933. They moved to Gun Lake in 1979 from Lansing wtere he had lived most of his life. Mr. Fitzgerald retired in 1978 as Founder/ Owner of Allied Mill Equipment Company of Lansing which he started in 1949. His previous employment included: Holland Furnace Company, Lansing Dairy, The Norge Company, Dispatcher for the Lansing Police Department, and Lansing Electric Moton. He was a member of Lansing Masonic Lodge-33rd Degree. Lansing Elks Lodge, long-time Lanstqg Boy Seoul Leader, Troop •38, former Lansing area Boy Scout Commis­ sioner, Put President Stoner School Board of Lansing. Ham Radio operator for over 60 years, long time musician playing the Saxo­ phone in the former "Music Butchers" Orchestra for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Fitzgerald is survived by his wife, Luel­ la; son A wife, Mike A Sally Fitzgerald of Gun Lake; two grandchildren, Greg Fitzgerald and Kelly Oatmen. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, April 24. 1996 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Keith Dragt officiating. Burial was at Coman Cemaery in Yankee Springs Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Henriette L. MiUer HASTINGS - Mn. Henriette L Miller, age 80. of Hastings, passed awsy Tuesday, April 16. 1996 at Thomapple Manor. Mn. Miller wu born on February 18,1916 at Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Hugh A Evelyn (Sauers) Siemoneit She was raised in the Chicago, Illinois area and attended schools there. She wu married to George Miller on July 23,1934 in Chicago. She moved to Hastings in 1993 from Middleville where she had resided for many yean. She was employed at Hastings Manufscturing Company for 19 yean retiring from there. She and ter husband had previously owned and operated the former Texaco Service Station and later the former Sinclair Service Station in Middleville for several yean. Mn. Miller was an avid outdoorsperson, enjoyed especially camping, fishing, gardening and bird witc.--?. She wu preccu. ■: in death by ter parents; husband, George F lier on December 7,1991; and by two sisters Mn. MiUer is survived by daughter A husband, Donna A Don Meyering of Comstock Park, daughter A fiance, Karen Mugridge A Phillip Arnold, Sr. of Delton, daughter, Evelyn Troyer of Hastings: twelve grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Frances Streeter of Gun Lake; special friend, Bobbie Bachelder of Hastings. i .specting ter wishes there will be no Funeral Services. family will receive visitors on Tuesday, ',ril 30,1996 from 6:00-8:00 pm. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hutings. Buna! will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Hopkina Township, Allegan County. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or American Lung Association. Cail...945-9554 to place your SPRING GARAGE SALE in The Reminder and The Banner Mildred G. Lorio Kevin W. Clinton GALESBURG - Mildred G. Lorio, age 74, of Galesburg, passed away Monday. April 22. 1996. She was bom on August 10, 1921 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Frank A. * Pearl (Yund) Bates. She was employed for 17 years at the Shakespeare Company of Kalamazoo, retiring in 1984. She wu past President of the VJ.W. Women's Auxiliary in Taunton, Massachusetts. She enjoyed reading, gardening, crossword & jig saw puzzles. She was married lo Oswald Lorio in 1947 and lived in the Kalamazoo area since 1966. She wu preceded in death by her husband. Oswald, in 1987; parents; son, Robert Hotelr kiu in 1983. Mn. Lorio is survived by one daughter, Mn. Peter (Sharon Lee) Simmons of Kalamazoo; three sou, Charles Hotchkiss of Kalamazoo, Ronald Hotchkiss of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Clifford Hotchkiu of Detroit; twenty grand­ children and many great grandchildren; one sister, Doris Perrin of Richland; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday. April 23, 1996 at 11:00 am., at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Lynn Davis officiating Burial will be in East Hickory Cornen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or American Lung Association or Arboridge Nursing Center. WYOMING - Kevin W. Clinton, age 43, passed away Friday, April 19,1996 at Hospice Care Center in Grand Rapids. He was bom on September 4, 1952 at Hast­ ings, the son of Robert C. and Barbara J. (Taylor) Clinton. He was raised in Freeport and Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1970. He was employed at Scott Group of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert C. Clinton. Mr. Clinton is survived by his son and daughter, Mike and Holly Clinton of Middle­ ville; mother, Barbara J. Clinton of Middlevil­ le; brother, Robert (Debbie) Clinton of Lowell; sister, Annette (Kerry) Walters of Middleville; niece Dina Clinton; nephews Robert and David Clinton; very good friend, Judy and her son Dylan; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday. April 23, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Bruce Stewart officiating. Interment will be in Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice. Dr. Willard Howe Howard HICKORY CORNERS - Dr. Willard Howe Howard, age 87, of Hickory Corners, passed away at his residence on Monday, April 22, 1996. Dr. Howard wu born on September 16, 1908 in Falmouth, Maine the fifth of six child­ ren to Vivian and Matilda Howard. He attended end graduated from Battle Creek Academy the President of his senior class. His undergraduate degree waa obtained from Andrews University in 1930, and in 1933 be received the Doctorate of Medicine from Loma Linda University. He interned and completed his surgical residency at the Battle Creek Sanitarium and established his family practice in Galesburg. He moved to Kalamazoo after ten years. Hz wu on the staff of both Bronson and Borgess Hospitals and a member of the Kalamazoo Academy of Medicine for over sixty yean. He was a life long, faithful and devoted member of the Sevenlh-Day Adventist Church where he served as Elder for many yean. On September 3.1939 he married Josephine Shasky. Along with dedicating his life lo serving others. Dr Howard enjoyed gardening, playing practical jokes and fishing, especially with good friend Lawrence Jones. Dr. Howard is survived by his wife, Jose­ phine; three daughters. Dr. Peggy Rodgers of West Palm Beach, Florida, Judi (Lyle) Trum­ bull of Hickory Comen and Vicki (Dr. James) Simpson of Angwin. California; one son. Dr. Willard H. (Marguerite) Howard II of Benton­ ville. Arkansas; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Melvin and Ralph Howard and one sister. Agnes Unger. He was preceded in death by sisten Mabel Bagnall and Esther Mast. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27.1996 at the Sevenlh-Day Adventist Church, 1601 Nichols Road. Visitation will be with the family al the church one hour before the time of service. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton Bertha Brookmeyer Bertha Brookmeyer, 72, of Hastings passed away Tuesday, April 23,1996 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. EmestF. Wood CLARKSVILLE - Ernest F. Wood, age 76. of Clarksville passed away on Sunday, April 21,1996 at the Metropolitan Hospital in Grand He was bora May 16, 1919 in Lansing, the son of Milion and Anna (Hagan) Wood. He graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing and was married to Patricia Marble on November 10, 1944 in Lansing. He married Mary Strong on February of 1984, she preceded him in death on October 6, 1994. He lived in Lansing where he worked at Reo Motors until 1959 when he moved to Clarksvil­ le and purchased the Hardware Store. He retired in 1985. He was a past member of the Clarksville Lions Cub, the Masons, Clarksville School Board and also served as Mayor of Clarksville for a few years. He was preceded in death by one sister, Leona Price. He is survived by two daughters, Sharon (James) Willette of Lake Odessa, Diane Blundy of Clarksville; tn/o sons, Dennis (Dee) Wood of Holland, Mi±ael Wood of Holland; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Arlene (Robert) Phu fl of Santa Ana, California, Ethel Peacock of Traverse City; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services were held Wednesday, April 24,1996 at the Clarksville Bible Church with Reverend Dick Manion officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frontier Bible Fund. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. LewieJohnson, Jr. PRAIRIEVILLE - Lewi, Johmon. Jr, at Prairieville, paued away at home on April 19, 1996. He wxi born July 2, 1911 in Charlevoix County, the wool Lewi, and Ida (Wood) Johnjon. His mother pasred away soon ate hia birth and Lewi, wu taken to the foster farm home at his sum A uncle, Jake A Sarah John­ son and was railed u their own kxl He attended grade school in Prairieville ard graduated from Richland High School is 1929. He wu married to Doris L Adrianaon on October 21, 1933. Lewis fanned onion, for several yean on what is now lower Crooked Lake. In 1939 he started working at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings where hewn a foreman for 20 year, and retired in 1973. He wu Prairieville Ton­ ship Treasurer from 1936 to 1972 ud wu always interested in township management u well u county work. He wu a member at the Hickory Lodge •343 F. A A. M. He loved fishing, hunting and bowhog. Abo caring for his lawn and gxr-xn. He wu preceded in death by his parents; an infant son in 1937; three sisters, Gladys, Ruth and Dorothy; one brother, RusselL Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Dmis; children. Loraine (Robert) Pike at Plainwell, Norman (Joan) Johnson at Bangor, five grand­ children. (very special to him) Diane Pike at Philadelphia. Susan Pike-Bow at Kansu City, Scott (Connie) Pike of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, Rocky (Amy) Johnson of Bangor and Cindy Johnson of Olivet; four special great grandchildren, Sadie and Shelby Pike, Megan and Andrew Johnson; two sisters. Dora John­ son of Hastings, Evelyn Wundt of Bay City; brother, Basil Johnson of Delton; miny nieces and nephews. Cremation hu taken place at his request and there will be a visitation Friday, April 26,1996 from 7-9:00 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 27,1996 at 2:00 pan. at Williams Funeral Home with Paster Gerald Gallaway at lhe McCallum Church officiating. Interment will be in Prairieville Cemetery. | diaries W. (Chudt) Beadle | MIDDLEVILLE - Charles W. (Chuck) Beadle, age 57, passed away Sunday, April 21, 1996 al Butterworth Hospital. He wu bora on May 12, 1938 at SL Clair County, the son of Allen W. and Lillian M. (WirdrCummings) Beadle. He wu raised in Cedar Springs, Sparta, and Grand Rapids. He attended Central High School in Grand Rapids and received a diploma from Godwin Heights High School. He served in the United States Air Force in the late fifties and early sixties. He wu married to Mary K. Frost on January 24. 1987 at Middleville United Methodist Church. He was employed as a salesman before poor health forced an early retirement He wu an active member of the Grand Rapids and International Ostomy Associations where he served in various positions including past Genera! Secretary of the International Association and most recently u Treasurer of the Local Association. Although limited by health problems. Chuck loved to travel and he took much pride in making his home a comfortable haven for fami­ ly and friends. Other interests included couect* ing and watching videos and puzzles. Family and friends will lovingly and fondly remember and associate Chuck with cats. Fords, joke tell­ ing, the color pink, candy and food - especially spicy food. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary K. Beadle; brother Arthur A. Beadle. Mr. Beadle is survived by two brothers, Bob (Patricia) Beadle of Wyoming. Don (Norma) Beadle of Gibsonton, Florida; one special nephew, Jim Beadle of Holland; two sisters-in­ law, Jacqueline Frost of Port Orange, Florida. Patricia (Sun) Hostetler of Caledonia; one brother-in-law, Tom (Marlene) Frost of Middleville; one special niece. Amber Frost of Middleville; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; grandmother, Cornelia Ward of Zeeland; children, Charles Jr., Darcy, Jill, and Nicole; one grandson, Jordan. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Will Clegg officiating. Interment wu in Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made 10 Ferguson - Blodgett Foundation for research in digestive diseases, the Grand Rapids Astomy Association or any favorite charity. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25. 1996 — Page 5 astings Middle School announces honor roll (Honor roll for 3rd marking period ended March 22) Eighth Grade HIGH HONORS. 3 50 TO 4 00 — *30411 Alderson. ’Katie Allerding, •Danielle Bowman. ‘Marie Carpenter. ’Carolyn DeWitt. "John Eggers. ’Sarrah Gregory. •Michelle Griggs. ’Valeric Heffelbowcr. •Jennifer Hodges. •Susan Hubbard. •Virginia Jennings. *lvy Malone. •Samantha Miller. ’Toni Myers. ‘Steven Obreiter, •Matthew Peake. •Surah Penrod. •Laura Rafllcr. "Andrew Saric. ’Brice Schoemer, ’Courtney Sinclair. •Samantha Snow. •Isaac Solmes, Becky Casarez. Amber Wilde. Erin Allerding. Jay Campbell. Kevin Gerlinger, Jessica Gole. Lindsey Karas. Chad Sanborn. Ben Shaw. Sam Stafford. Brandon Willard. Josh Woodard. Christy Anderson. Dan Johnston. Stan McKelvey. Rachel Smith. Andy Soya. Ryan Argo. Amanda Buskirk. Catie Case. Jessica Crowley. Jolene Griffin, Margaret Reges, Amy Schiedel. Michael Courtright. Sherri Gregory, Lacey Sanders. Kathryn Williams and Mary Wright. HONORS. 3.10 to 3.49 — Jamie Clark. Josh Doe. Jon Duflo. Brian Loftus. Amy Miller. Lindsay Rajt. Casey Stormes. Caleb Bolthouse. Heather Ginbach. Andy Misak. Justin Benner. Amy Forman. Laura Piechnik. Robert Swiaiek. Molly Woods. Bracken Burd. Adam Clack. Mary Craven. Danyelle Eaton. John Forbes. Amice Hawbaker. Nicole Matthews. Shawn Olin. Heidi Schmidt, Nick Steele. Lauren Stineman. Corey Thompson. Stephen Gamer, Callie Girrbach, Becky McCarty and Mike Wolfe. HONORABLE MENTION. 3 00 to 3.09 — Brook Bennett. Scott Billings. Melissa Cunningham. Elwood Davis. Brandon Eddy. Josh Hendershot. Laura Hubert. Katharine Jones. Kristen Keech. Amber Lippert. Erika Main. Joe Martin, Annie Mead. Melinda Meaney. Allen Miller. Curtis Norris. Leteia Pennington. Jamie Philo, Dustin Sanders. Bndgetl Service. Robert Shafer, Lisa Simon. Erica Swiaiek. David Welton and Stan Wilkins. Brandon Lee. Kylec O'Hcran. Jason Olmstead I uca* Overmire. Maria Soto. Fred Thoma-.. N Jxile Tibble. Starlight Tyrrell. Man Ulrich, Nicole Warner. Josh Boulter. Dan McKinney. Amanda Phillips and Jessica Potter HONORABLE MENTION. 3.00 to 3 09 — Elijah Agee. Nick Baird. Jeff Berg. Dara Carpenter. Sam Cary. Amber Chnsty. Josh Desvoignes. Ian Dudlc). Paul Henncy. Shawn Hill. Heather Hinckley. Jamie Howell. Jason Kopl. Sarah Murphy. Christina Pyle. Nicole Richardson. Zach Rohe. Amy Rowsc. Mike Swainston. Thomas Varney and Katherine Welton. Sixth Grade HIGH HONORS. 3.50 to 4.00 — •Darrell Barnum, •Lauren Beach. *Carne Bolthousc. ’Eric Carpenter. ’Josh Clevenger. ’Courtney Colvin. ’Nicole Doozan. •Heather Krebs. aMichael Nitz. •Chris Remlcy. •Jeremy Shilling. ‘Emily Smith. ’Jessica Storm. ’Tyler Tossava. •Sara Wank. *Ryan Wmcbrcnncr. Samantha Allerding. Hilary Appleby. Amanda Bechlcr. Erin Bradley, Chelsea Evans. Justin no BAD NEWS: lOXf Daxatf ii li*n| 'X (XX 1-Y'O- • 'rar 6000 NEWS: Wif —Um Hutchins. Molly Kruko. Keli Misak. Eric Vandcrveen. Andy Whiling. Dan Worth. Kelli Flohr. Janna Jackson. Amy Abbott. Carl Furrow. Matt Hayes. Joe Keller. Jon Kendall. Jennifer Miller. David Ockerman. Joe Shaeffer. Brenda Westfall. Noah Angelctli. Laura Dickinson. Bert Kosbar. Brandon Lawrence. Kyle Bellgraph. Stephanie Courtright, Angela Eggers. Kristi Guide!. Kara Hill. Leslie McKay. Joel Strickland. Terra Sulccr. Ashley Travis and David Wilson HONORS. 3.10 to 3.49 — Craig Bolthousc, Blake Komstadt. Brandon Burke. Chris Donalds. Tom Gicseler. Dan Holtman. Denisha Jordan. Victoria Mahmat. Nick Taylor. Scott Conrad. Brad Currier. Roberta Earl. Carmen Noviskey. Jessica Roush. Amanda Schantz. Jessica Shellenbarger. Josef Swinkunas, Adam Carroll. Tasha Hall. Jack Holden. Ben Olmsted. Lindsay Overmirc. Trenton Smith. Alicia Birman. Tiffany Davis. Ashley Deline. Kelly Droll. Noemi Garza. Adam Reil. Lindsay Sides. Scott Smcdburg. Annita Smith and Angelia Aspinall. HONORABLE MENTION. 3.00 lo 3.09 — Robert Baker. Carl Caldwell. Amanda Davis. Jeff Duflo. Josh Goodale. Melissa Hutchings. Andrew Miller. Amy Scott. Lindsey Service. Kevin Stickney. Eric Vandermolcn. John Wilcox. Aaron Wine gar and Carolyn Woody. Pickin’ for Red Cross -T?er-mU^ *as non-s,°P al lhe Red Cross Spnng Music Festival and ■The Country Stings’ were on at 2 p.m. at the Expo Center. Displaying a country flair are Joe Andrews on violin, Lloyd Peck on mandolin and Doris Peck on guitar. Also appearing were Les Jazz. Tammy Jo Richardson. Memory Lane, Mary and otis Hermenitt, the Ringo Swingo Dance Club and Night Wind ’Indicates 4.0. Seventh Grade HIGH HONORS. 3.50 to 4.00 — ’Joann Bailey, ’Sarah Barry, ’Adam Branch. •Brandon Dahn. ’Heather Drumm. ’Steven Rohr. ’Matt Gergen. ’Elizabeth Gibbons. •Amy Hermenitt. ’Melissa Hodges. ’Justin Huss. ’Jon Kalje. ’Aaron Keller. ’Adam Miller. ’Travis Milleson. ’Samantha Oakland. ’Chad Ray. ’Jenessa Rude. •Margaret Schirmer. ’Malt Schnackenberg. •Heidi Schroeder. ’Danielle Swift. ’Kristen Wildern. ’Thomas Williams. ’Taylor Wisner. ’Kelli Zcrbel. Lauren Hcndnx. Leland Jennings. Karcy Schlachler. Cathy Anderson. Matt Bcachnau. Sarah Chamberlain. Jill Dimond. Brittany Galisforfer, Lindsay Hemeriling. Rose I lee Hostetler. Mark Lockwood. Laci Owen. Shannon Pietrangelo, Kristi Spurgeon. Amber Travis. Jessica Winebrenner, Diane Herdmans. Rhonda Pennepacker. Katharine Rogers. Elizabeth Meek. Jessica Roll. Bethany Aspinall. Jeremy Buller. Brandi Colvin, Jeri Hendershot, Amanda Hoke. Daniel Holman. Kim Karmes. Elizabeth King. Amanda Martin. Jacob Simpson. Lindsay Vanaman. Isaac Weeks. Andy Benningfickl. Larissa Carr. Dorothy Clemens. Raechelle Eascy. Joe Fish, Jennifer Heuss. Justin Jacobs. Casey Kovalcik. Rachel MacKenzie. Amanda Markley. Garry Pettit. Josh Trumble. Richard Wank. Narasha Ward and David Wright. HONORS. 3.10 to 3.49 — Regina Argo. Sunny Basler. Bnannc Beach. Rex Foreman. Bnenne Hallifax. Lindsey Hill. Amanda Hoffman. Brenda Hurless. Kailey Lyons. Danielle Medeiros. Matt Norris. Krislan Pettit. Gregory Seeber. Lennie Smith. Luke Storm. Derek Strickland. Jacob Vandcrhoff. Sara Williams. Miranda Workman. Nicole Baird. Derek Brookmeyer. Wendi Hughes. Katie Noteboom. Lucas Waters. Paul Coscarelli. Brandy Kenyon. Lindsey Lambert. Nurisa Mancuso. Ben Newsted. Andy Powell. Adam Schantz. Phoenix Spaulding. Brian Sutfin. Sean Tefft. Cassie Ames. Cari Coenen. Tim Cole. Tess Fryklind. Jenny Guidet. Amanda Hause. We have the answers to all your concerns about living wth neuromuscular j-sease Getting neb ccuWn t De easer Our Hehne <s toll-free THE VOICE OF HOPE 1-800­ 572-1717 MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOC A’ON NY SINGLE REGULAR-PRICED PURCHAS 1 " MPShow© April 26, 27, 28 •• Marshall, Michigan & Calhoun County Fairgrounds and buy the finest 'hand-crafted' folk art reproductions Country furniture. Dried Floral Arrangements. Pottery Culinary Dehghtj• and much more' iL 1[ “A Spectacular Couiitry Ga thering I ...at the Original Coun try Peddler Show!“ (• FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY! NEW LOWER ADMISSION PRICE! Friday 4p-9p Saturday 9a-Sp Sunday 11a-4p JCPenney Adults S3.00 Child (2-12) S2.00 (E^hdiyi Directions: Off 1-94 take fait 110. Off (-69 take fait 36 to the Calhoun County fairgrounds Hd°om 1U AM-o rM Saturday 9 AM - 5:30 PM DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 25. 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Solmes-Dipert plan to wed Oct. 5 Ron and Marcia Solmo of Hasting, and Dave and Barb Dipen of Nashville are proud lo announce lhe engagement of their children, r Julianna Martha and Kale Robert I Julianna ia a 1994 graduate of Hastings I High School and a 1996 graduate of lhe RN program al Kellogg Community College. She . is employed al Pennock Hospital • Kale is a 1993 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is a carpenter al Bouma In ' tenon tn Lansing. ' The couple will exchange vows on Oct. 3. 1996 at Thomapple Valley Church. Izola Apsey to mark her 85th birthday v .’ kola Apsey will celebrate her 85lh birthday "'April 28. / We'd like to invite friends and relatives to Temple-Haight engagement told Jeffery Haight (Bourdo) and Stacy Temple are happy lo announce their engagement Jeff, a 1994 graduate of Dellon Kellogg, is employed al VanEerden Distribution in Grand Rapids He is also a volunteer fireman/EMT for lhe Orangeville Fire Department. Stacy is a dental assistant. employed with Drs. Ranch and VanderMculen in Portage, and is also a 1994 Dellon graduate The couple are planning a May 18th wed­ ding at Doster Community Reformed Church Roy Bauman to turn 95 Roy will celebrate his 95th birthday on May 3. He would enjoy hearing from his friends. Send cards to 4032 Buena Vista Lane. Holi­ day. Fla.. 34691. help celebrate by sending her a card lo 2981 Shultz Rd. Hastings. MI 49058 Marriage Licenses: ■ Raymond Hause to observe 80th There will be an open house and card shower for Raymond Hause Sr. on May 4 ‘'"from 2-4 p.m. al 2700 Tanner Lake Rd.. Hastings. Your presence is all that’s needed : or if you can t come please send a card * Eric Rainer Faust. Mason and Karen Mane Mauck. Hastings. Yancy James Hobert. Hastings and Tina Marie Higgins. Hastings. Louis Jerry Burroughs. Delton and Nancy Jo Count. Ctelton James Edmund Richard. Jr.. Hastings and Tammy Ann Clark. Delton. William Vaughn Drum. Dellon and Robin Elaine Hotrum. Delton. Ken E. Tomlin. Delton and Judy Ann Clouse. Delton. Terry Dennis Bowen, Jr.. Middleville and Marlene June Ford. Middleville David William Vangessel. Hastings and Candace Cherie’ Thompson. Hastings. Daniel Guy Coykendall. Hastings and Kellie Lynn Vaal. Hastings Mark Lewis Kollar. Middleville and Jill Renee Vanderkoddc. Middleville Todd Michael Livermore. Hastings and Shamn Kathleen Hawpeioss. Hastings Maxwell John Erskine. 111. Freeport and Gloria Lynn Tumes-Spenccr. Freeport. Richard Brodbeck is in Pennock Hospital this week, recovering from a heart attack. Lester Forman is back in the hospital after a short lime home, but this time it is for a different illness — infected gall stones. Bcate Bruhl, the artist who spent several summers in Woodland while working on the Michigan State Capitol restoration in Lans­ ing. Finished her graduate art show at the Lowe Art Gallery at Syracuse University. New York, and received her master's degree in Tine art. Her mother >amc from Germany for the show and a friend came from Oakland. Calif., but Beale said both were ill while they were in New York. The artist arrived at my house late Sundayevening and shared a snack of fruit salad and strawberries she found in a cooler some friends gave her just as she was leaving the upstate New York campus. She spent the night at my house and left around 8 a.m. Monday lo travel across mid-America on 1­ 80 to Sacramento. Calif., where she has a job for a few months helping restore a “Memorial” theater. She also has scheduled an interview in Sacramento for a more per­ manent job as she plans to make a perma­ nent home in lhe San Francisco Bay area af­ ter this stint in Sacramento. She said for me to apologize to her many friends in the area that she did not have time to even call anyone, and «he will let us know where she is staying when she gets settled. My granddaughter. Christy Stamer. went back to school last Thursday, ten days after extensive surgery lo correct jaws that did not meet or match. Her mother said she still had a mouth full of rubber bands and stitches and could not eat or talk well, but she did not want to have any more absences on her school record. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Board of Directors met at Marie Pickens’ home last week. They discussed the sale of hollyhock plants at the depot Friday and Saturday. May 10 and 11. These are the old farmyard strain and come in mixed colors. The May 9 (Thursday) meeting will be the annual business meeting and the nominating committee will report its recommendation for members of the board of directors. Depot Day plans are well under way for July 27. Nina Steed is lining up entertain­ ment for the entire afternoon. The Jeannie Rodriguez award again will be be presented at the depot. Pam Swiler is trying to get some antique automobiles lo parade through town in the morning and spend lhe rest of lhe day on display at the depot, as lhe theme of the event this year will be "The Centen­ nial of the Automobile in America.” Any relics, pictures nrbooks relating to old autos that can be ledt’to the Historical Society for the day’s displays will be greatly appreciated. If you have any such relics and are willing to lend them, please call John Waite at Lakewood United Methodist Church (367-4800) any weekday morning. Boy Scout Patrick Doyle is working on a display cabinet for the depot as his Eagle Scout project. Denise Lenz said this morning that the First annual Woodland Townehousc Fire De­ partment bene Fit. which was a chicken bar­ becue held at the restaurant Saturday evening, was a big success. The Firemen cooked chicken and served 148 dinners. Lenz said the Fire department profited by a little more than $500 from the event. Firemen Rick Bump. Randy Durkee, David Niethamcr and Troy Schrader were the cooks, with help from Tom Clark. Clark. Kevin Neeley. Tim Allen and Jim Wickam greeted and served lhe diners. My son John got home Friday evening and stayed, doing little accumulated chores mostly, until Sunday afternoon. We both heard a car during the night Fri­ day night, and I wondered why it was taking so long and seemed to be working so hard getting on by lhe house. Saturday morning we discovered deep ruts in a half circle tom in lhe lawn between the front and back driveways. It looked like someone was try­ ing to cut a doughnut in my front lawn and had only half enough space. Repairing this damage is going to be an expensive job, and 1 hope the persons who made them really en­ joyed their ride through my yard enough to •C. V. Hastings Km/h Counit! . will be Friday The Hastings High School Art Show will be I* held Friday. April 26. from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the high school library. The show will be presented by the Hastings f.- High School an students Tim Allen serves coffee to Lyle Sandbrook. justify the expense to me of getting the ruts by Lilian Jackson Braun and "Hide and Seek” filled and the gross replanted by James Patterson “Hide and Seek" is a lit­ Tom and Dons Niethamcr got home from tle less gruesome than Patterson's recent a thrcc-wcck absence last week. They flew to “Kiss The Girls" and I found it to he more California and spent two weeks in Palm enjoyable, but a reader or two may prefer the Desert with Harold and Nell Stannard. Dur­ previous book. Both arc available at lhe li­ ing that time they visited the Nixon Library brary. and the San Diego Zoo. The Living Stones, the youth puppet and They returned in a rented car and visited mime group at Lakewood United Methodi si both the Sequoia and Yosemite National Church, will hold a rummage sale Saturday. Parks in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the May 4. al the church. Donations of saleable way. Then they went further north in Cali­ items and customers are needed. fornia and met with a Navy buddy who was The Stones also will hold a dinner and with Tom in Dutch Harintr. Alaska, with program at the church Sunday May 19. Both Tom during World War II. Tom and Don of these will be benefits for the Living Sawyer enjoyed a 5O-ycar reunion and the Stones and/or the church youth summer Nicthamcrs then went on to Reno and came mission trip. home through Wyoming. Nebraska and Iowa Several mother-daughter or mother-child cm Interstate 890 just ahead of bad weather. The banquets celebration being hosted by their to beisheld in May are being planned Mary Buckland, of Dowling, Doris said it was very dry in Nebraska andChildren. by Gary local and churches. and MarkThis and Jane Herbert, of Delton and also Iowa. Saturday the Lakewood Area Crop grandchildren: John and Kathy They arc now trying to empty Ruth Ni-by their Walk will be held in Lake Odessa, beginning Pennington and Marlow and Suzanne Burns cthamcr's house. as David and Darlene want al Central United Church at 2 (Nashville). Glenn and Methodist Julie Stonebumer to move into it. Doris discussed with me(Plainwell). p.m. Patrick Signup and willCindy begin Buckland at 1:15. Walkers and some items we will pul in files in the li­ Benjamin andhave Gary Herbert (Delton) should prearranged pledges Wayne which wffl have seven grandchildren, with brary including a complete set of Woodland and Marciel go to fight local and world-wide hunger. and seven great grandchildren. Woman’s Study Club program bmtks (nowone deceased, The Rev. Ben Herring of Woodgrorc 77 years or so). Harold Stannard and friend Jim Muchl arc leaving the Stannards* Palm Desert home to­ day with a truck full of belongings. Nel and Barbara Muchl will leave in a car in a few days. They should all be here at the Stannard home cm Broadway within a week or so. The Elwood Hennys arc !.ack for the summer. The house being built on Rush Road. Carlton Township, will be the home of Arnie and Dawn Ovcrbcck and family when it is finished. This will be on the side of what was Beverly Ovcrbcck’s (Arnie's moth­ er’s) property. Geri Eliopoulos. the Woodland postmaster for the last few years, will be working in Lansing for an indefinite period, probably a few months. Her substitute in Woodland has not been named yet. Two mysteries arrived at the library last week. They arc “The Cal Who Said Cheese” Chnstian/Brethren Parish in Coals Grove joined with 30 Disciples ministers from lhe Michigan Region for a Pastor’s Retreat al DeWitt the past week. This was a continu­ ing education experience and was provided for the pastor by the congregation. Linda Wise visited a friend in Ohio over a recent weekend The youth of the Coals Grove church are collecting kids* jeans for street kids in Puerto Rico. So far they have eight pairs. If you would like to contribute to this project or have questions, call the church at 948­ 2733 or 367-4137. Barry County Habitat for Humanity will hold a Swiss stcak/chickcn dinner, which will include potatoes and gravy, a vegetable, salad, beverages and dessert, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings on Friday. April 26 from 4:30 lo 7 p.m. These are usu­ ally delicious meals and there is adequate parking at the church Wayne and Marciel Buckland celebrate 60th anniversary Wayne and Marcial Buckland of 255 Pifer Rd.. Dowling will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday. May 5.1996. Friends and relatives are invited to join the Bucklands from 2-5 p.m at the Country Chapel Methodist Church on M-37 In Dowling. ■ How To Avoid Penalties In Managing Your Lump Sum Distribution YMCA of Barry County : HHS art show The Bucklands requst no gifts but looking foreward to visiting with their guests You are cordially invited to attend a Learn How Some Little Known, Yet Simple Techniques Can Save You THOUSANDS in Needless Taxes Whether You’re Retired or About To Retire Your Attendance At This Seminar Is a Must a Tuesday May 7,1996 • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. < SfKin\omt by Dair: Thursday. May 2. 1996 • 7:OU pm File No 96-2I883NC Groan) io Volerie Goy Walker (nw Pyl«). This change of nome is not sought lor froudulent intent • * • • Win u it unporuni for sou ao haw a will­ What hafiprm if uxi don't havr onr? What » iin-ohcd in making a willWhat arc sornr of lhe tax ’ < Ihr ebnir will Ar prrwnlnl by: < Attorney Mike McPhillips < Rrrirshmrnts will hr served Your Seminar Sponsor: Edward Jones speaker Mark D. Christensen. Investment Representative, is familiar with the retirement plans of many locJ companies. He specializes in retirement planning and IRA rollovers. Edward Jones focuses on helping individuals build Financial security and progress This rhnir u a YMCA in/orm/iltonal rvrnt Ptmsr rail thr YMCA fora mm<atu>n al 945-4574. (d 25) • Hew to avoid the new 20% withholding rule. • How to avoid the 50% error rate on IRA rollovers. • How to avoid problems of distributions from stock savings plans. 4 iM-atum: Barn County Courts and law Comurumty Hoorn Green). Social Security Number 384 72-6826 TAKE NOTICE On Moy 15. 1996 ol 3 30 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hotting* HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARS... • How to take money out of your IRA before 59'4 without penalty. The YMCA of Barry County J PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF NEARING ", 7901 S Bwdtord Rd Hot11ngt Ml 49058 (616'948 8835 ' Free Desserts and Refreshments County Seat, 128 S. Jefferson — Hastings Wills Clinic: LEGAL NOTICE Edwardjones toward their investment goals. SEATING IS LIMITED, SO CALI. NOW: * AAA A A A A A A A A A^AAA AAA (616) 945-3553 (800) 288-5220 Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 25. 1996 fighting, nightmares. bedwetting and caling^B disorders. I ' "Try this letter sounds so harsh, but I HI LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGESaLE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Defoult ho* been mod* m condition* ol a mortgog* debt mod* by John J Do*'* ond Down I. Bassetl-Dovis. hutband and wil* (original mortgagor*) to Tow*r Service Cor poration. a indiono Corporation Mortgagee dated August 14. 1986 and recorded on August 15 1986 in Liber 438 on page 392. Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to BoncPIus Mortgage Corporation os assignee by on assignment dated October 31. 1967. which was recorded on November 16 1987 •n liber 459. on Pog* 558, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dot* hereof the sum ol Fifty On* Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Nine and 12/100 dollars ($51.939 12). including interest at 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan of 1:00 p.m. o'clock, on Thursday. June 6. 1996. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan, ond or* described os The North 660 feet of the West 1/2 of the Nor­ thwest I/4 section 8. Town 2 North. Range 7 West Th* redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Doted: April 25. 1996 BoncPIus Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4202 Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorneys for BoncPIus Mortgage Corporation 30300 Telegraph Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File *96041777 (5 23) Default having been mode in th* terms and condifions of a certain mortgage made by Patricia J Hazen a single person to Great lakes Bancorp A Federal Savings Bank organized under the Home Owners loan Act of 1933 of the United Stales of America as amended Mortgagee dated August 5. 1993. and recorded in the office of lhe Register of Deeds for th* County of Barry ond Stat* of A- chigon on August 9 1993 in liber 579. Page 863 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice for principal and interest the sum of Thirty Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Nine and 81 100 Dollars ($32 389 81) plus on escrow deficit of One Hundred Twenty and 70 100 Dollars $120 70) plus late charges of One Hundred Thir teen ond 40 100 Dollars ($113 40) And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or any port thereof Now therefore, by virtue of lhe power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the Slate of Michigan in such case mode ond provided notice is hereby given that on Moy 16 1996 at two o clock in the afternoon. Local Time, sod mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door of th* Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Barry County Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry is held) ol the premises described in said mortgage or so much thereof os moy be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mor­ tgage. with the interest thereon at eight and 500 100 (8.500%) percent per annum ond all legal costs, charge* and expenses. including the at­ torney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which moy be paid by th* undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Said premises or* situated in the Township ol Hop*. County of Barry. State ol Michigan ond described os Lot 29 ol Caso Del Mor of Acker s Point occor dmg to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3. ol plots Pog* 64 Township of Hop*. Barry County Michigan. Sidwell Na.(s) 080707002100 During th* six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan April I. 1996. GREAT LAKES BANCORP A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK mortgagee Elizabeth A. Kieler LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Bancorp 401 cost liberty Ann Arbor Michigan 48104 2298 (313)769-8300 X4131 (4/25) ORDER TO ANSWER BY PUBLICATION File No 96 257 DO RYAN J. BATES PlornhW SHANNA E BATES. Defendant DENNIS F. McNALLY (P26745) Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Bo» 356 Schoolcraft Ml 49087 (616) 679 4535 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Court Room, in Hastings. Michigan, this Sth day of April 1996 PRESENT HONORABLE JAMES H FISHER. Circuit Judge. TO: SHANNA E BATES Defendant IT IS ORDERED 1. You are being sued by Plaintiff in this Court for divorce from the bonds of matrimony. 2. You must file your answer or take such other action permitted by law in this Court at 220 W. Slat* Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 on or before twenty-eight (2B) days from the date of lost publication. It you foil to do so. a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this cos*. 3. A copy of this Order shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks ond proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge (S/2) BARRY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING A REGULAR MEETING April 2. 1996 Public Hearing colled to order at 7 00 p.m. All Board members present except A. Lawrence 1996-1997 Budget was presented. Public Hearing closed at 7.30 p.m. Regular meeting called to order at 7 30 p.m. All Board members present. Minutes of March 5 1996 meeting approved os presented Treasurer balances accepted os read. Board gave final preliminary approval for DKS Building Trades Plat. Adopted resolution for Fair Lake Sewer sum­ mary os presented by SWBCS Adopted resolutions supporting 1996 1997 Budget os presented Accepted total bills of $4,025.24 os presented. Meeting od|ourned ol 10:00 p.m. Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Peiry Clerk William Wooer. Supervisor (4/25) Ann Landers ’*X’ Secretary’s Day Dear Ann Landers: A couple of years ago. you had a hilarious column on Secretary 's day lhai kept our entire office in stitches. 1 clipped H out and planned to ask you to run it again. Here it is. Ann. How about? — Nellie from Vineland. NJ. Dear Nellie: Thai piece originally appeared in the Shining Mountain Sentinel. I tried, without success, to track down the author. It was a great hit with office workers everywhere. I am delighted you asked me to see it again — especially because today, once again, is National Secretary's Day. Here it is: Why I Fired My Secretary I woke up early, feeling depressed because it was my birthday, and I thought. "I'm another year older." but decided to make the best of it. So I showered and shaved, knowing when I went down to breakfast my wife would greet me with a big kiss and say. "Happy bir­ thday. dear " All smiles. I went in to breakfast, and there sal my wife reading her newspaper, as usual. She didn’t say one word. So 1 pot myself a cup of coffee, made some toast and thought to myself. "Oh well, she forgot. The kids will be down in a few minutes, smiling and happy, and they will sing 'Happy Birthday' and have a nice gift for me.” There I sat. enjoying my coffee, and I waited. Finally, the kids came running into the kitchen, yelling. "Give me a slice of toast! I'm late! Where is my coal? I'm going to miss the bus!” Feeling more depressed than ever. 1 left for lhe office. When 1 walked into the office, my secretary greeted me with a great big smile and a cheer­ ful "Happy birthday, boss." She then asked if she could get me some coffee. Her remember­ ing my birthday made me feel a whole lot better. Later in the morning, my secretary knocked on my office door and said. "Since it’s your birthday, why don't we have lunch together?” Thinking it would make me feel better. 1 said. BOY. Brad and Kim Shapley of Bunnell. Fla., formerly of Nashville. Mi. are pleased lo announce the birth of their son Kristopher Todd Shapley. bom March 21. 1996. He joins a sister. Ceirra. age3. Grandparents are Bob and Bette Shapleyv Saranac. Mi. and Bob and BOY. Deas Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 6 al 4:28 a.m. to Julia and Samm Van Houten. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs. HOMEOWNERS! String from pjychedt to paycheck! k STOP a LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! (flndtap* |IH|KM4N kMel48M*W21 AAA MORTGAGt A LEGAL NOTICE GIRL. Kayleigh Antoinette, bom at Pennock The Annual Report ol the Paulsen Trust for the year 1995 »s available for inspection at its principal office during regular business hours by any citizen requesting within 180 days of this notice. Nelson R. Allen. Trustee 5230 Village Dr S W Wyoming. Ml 49509 (4/25) Hospital on April 9 at 3:31 a.m. to Mary and Dana Kurr. Hastings, weighing6 lbs.. lOozs. i Financial Coer, and 20 inches long. GIRL. Grace Narellc. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 13 at 12:15 a.m. to Mike and Kim Bosma. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 8% ozs. and 19% inches long. GIRL, Hannah Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 9 at 6:23 a.m. lo Tim and Amy Tebo. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. lOozs. and 20 inches long. RENTAL GIRL, Laura Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 9 at 8:20 a.m. lo Jolene and Kelly Walkington. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. Last of the 1995's. Our Loss is Your Gain! SAVE! SNAPPER ANYTHING LESS JUST WON T CUT ITT" More signs Dear Ann: Twentieth century civilization lost something with lhe demise of the Burma Shave sign. They always made our motor trips a bit more enjoyable. Here's another one. — Highway Fan. Car in ditch. Driver in tree. The moon was full. And so was he. Think off kids Dear Ann Landers: I long have admired your advice that divorced couples remain civil to each other for the sake of lhe children. Many a birthday or family event has been ruined by people who insist on replaying their lousy marriages before an audience 20 years after the split. I work with children and also have seen the effects of parents who seem to regard divorce as a creative pathway to nirvana rather than a serious family breakdown that disrupts the lives of others as well as their own. These self-absorbed bores go on. ad nauseam, recounting all the details of their marriage and divorce, romantic liaisons and the various therapies they are involved in. They arc either writing a book or teaching a workshop about their traumatic experiences. While they claim to be so much in touch with their feelings (don't you love that phrase?), they often are totally oblivious to the feelings of their children. Meanwhile, the children act out their pain through compulsive lying. and shot herself' I'm not saying that all divorced parents behave like this or that no one should ever get ■ ■ 1g divorced. All I ask is that parents be a little _B more sensitive lo their children's needs. Even ■ if you are deliriously happy u ith the situation. I don't assume your children are. — Fed Up in British Columbia 1 | Dear Fed lip tn B.C You scored a bull's eye. dear. I have never heard it said better. You have w ritten one of the most succinct let­ ters I’ve seen in a long time. Hunk you. I Brief mourning Dear Ann lenders: I work with a man who lost his wife two months ago. "John” is a wonderful person, hard-working, honest and loving and would not knowingly do anything to hurt anyone. Here's what's troubling me. John started to date two weeks after his wife died. I do not believe he was . seeing this woman while his wife was alive. John cared for his wife’s every need until the very last moment of her life. Members of his family arc distraught over this lack of respect toward the deceased. I am merely a’ co-worker — it is not my place to tell him about conventional periods of mourning. I also have many questions about the kind of woman who would date a nun whose wife had been dead only two weeks. An additional observation that I find troubl- , ing: This woman helped John go through his ’ deceased wife’s clothing and jewelry and . decided how everything should be disposed . of. I might add that he gave her some of lhe very nicest pieces of jewelry. I don't care ", what he gives to whom. I have no stake in this , . at all. I am .onccmcd. however, that he may . be taken ad vantage of at a very vulnerable. time in his life. Ann. he reads you every day . and respects your opinion. Please print this , letter. Perhaps it will get his attention. — ' Louisville. \ Dear Louisville: Here's the letter. The farts you have stated speak for themselves. I have no comment except my thanks for writing. ", Gem of the Day: Father to unmotivated *.. son: "When George Washington was your age. he was a surveyor.” Son replies. ' Yes. and when he our Your age. Dad. he was ' president.” . An alcohol problem? How can you hi.'p yourself or someone you love? "Alcoholism: Kw to Recognize It, How to Deal With It. How to Conquer It" will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long.. business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Bas 11562. Chicago. HL 60611-0562 (In Canada, send 54.55.) Copyright 1996 Creators Sy ndicate. Inc. . . t . ■ Pam Cleveland. JTa. and 19% inches long. r “That's a good idea." So we locked up the office, and since it was my birthday. 1 said. "Why don't we drive out of town and have lunch in the country instead of going lo the usual place?” So we drove out of town and went to a little out-of-the-way inn and had a couple of martinis and a nice lunch. We started driving back to town, when my secretary said. "Why don’t we go to my place and I will fix you another martini?” It sound­ ed like a good idea since we didn't have much lo do in the office. So we went to her apartment and she fixed us some martinis. After a while, she said. "If you will excuse me. I think I will slip into something more comfortable.” and she left the room, in a few minutes, she opened her bedroom door and came out carrying a big birthday cake. Following her were my wife and all my kids. And there I sat with nothing on but my socks just Ii.i..iu-d talking to a child who told me it was important for his parents to divorce K because if they had stayed together “Mommy B would have gotten real sick and taken a gun B GIRL. Hannah Lynn Elizabeth, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on April II at 10:10 p.m. to Heather Bowling and Don Kruger. Jr.. Lake Odessa. weiging9 lbs., 7.7 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Brian Christopher, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 13. al 2:13 a.m. lo Craig and Linda Smith. Middleville, weighing 7 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Marisa Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on April 17 al 12:33 a.m. to Cheryl and David Ostrowski. Caledonia, weighing 7 lbs.. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Michael David, born at Pennock Hospital on April 18 al 5:56 a.m. to Sandra and Michael Smith. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 21% inches long. Lake Odessa NEWS The Depot Museum will be open Saturday. April 27. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The annual CROP Walk will be held Sun­ day. April 28. starting at Fellowship Hall, with both 10K and 5K walks. Chairwoman for this year is Dawn Brinningstaul of Si. Ed­ wards Catholic Church. Twenty-five percent of all paid pledges are returned to the area for use by l-akewood Community Services. Funds raised go to alleviate hunger needs here and abroad. Sometimes the funds are used for seeds and simple tools, for water wells, waler purification tablets and food-for-work projects. On Sunday. April 28. we wifi have exactly 14 hours of daylight. A semi-annual rummage sale will be held at Fellowship Hall Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4. The annual spring breakfast, sponsored by lhe UMW Unit of Central United Methodist Church, was held Saturday morning. The tables were decorated with spring flowers and music boxes. Rosemary Hickey catered the breakfast. Lets Guild of Lansing entertained her audience with her display of music boxes, both old and new. and the history of the treasured pieces. The first such boxes were designed by clock makers. Intricate craft­ smanship went into the early specimens with pins, combs and cylinders. Newer versions included a bubble-blowing bunny and four' musicians animated as they played their in- -* strumenLs. Several guests came from the com- •' munity and other churches ri Lake Odessa. Woodland and Sunfield were ' well represented at lhe final travelogue spon­ sored by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings Friday night as the large audience saw footage of the ' ' Pacific coastline from Vancouver Island to southern California. Eaton County has listed a marriage license ' for Heidi Noel Raffler of Woodland and Clark Aaron Rickerd of Charlotte. Charles Smith. 37. of Lake Odessa, died April 18. He was bom in Traverse City, was '• employed at Fisher Body in Lansing. He is’•’* survived by two children al Haslett, his father C. Jesse (Lois) Smith of Charlotte, his mother 'rJ Helen Bcaugrand of Arizona, four brothers. ’ Funeral services were at Charlotte with burial at Traverse City. A Carlton Center native, llza Elanorc Germain of Charlotte. 98. died on April 15. She was bom July 20. 1897. at Carlton Center, daughter of George and Vida (Fuller) McAr­ thur. She is survived by daughter Betty Sutfin of Springport, sons Russell. Robert. Gordon. Kenneth and two stepdaughters. Her late husbands were William Harrison Sparks and Albert W. Germain. Services were at Charlotte and burial was al Hastings. B Carnival THB wnm-pi The SuperLiner Inspiration GIRL, Kiley Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 19 at 5:35 a.m. to Corey and Sunni Lake. Middleville, weighing 7 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. Carter Logan, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 19 at 8:29 a.m. to Joel and Theresa Funk. Middleville, weighing 6 lbs.. I oz. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Mikayla Elaine, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 19 at 8:11 a.m. to Wayne and Rebecca Neitzke. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs.. % oz. and 22 inches long. BOY, Austin James, bom al Pennock Hospital on April 20 at 10 a.m. to Ross and Rojcan Sprague. Middleville, weighing 7 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. Beginning Sunday, April 28, 1996, 7 day cruises from San Juan to the southern Caribbean. Be among the first to cruise to the exotic ports of San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Dominica. Barbados and Martinique on the fantastic new Inspiration. Your Camera) Cruse Includes AH Tn* and More FuSCasmo Dozens ol Activities Naubca SpaSM • Lavish Enlertanment • Pampering Tun SNp" Service for Premier Travel 7105 fcrft Avenue St (« M-37). Qletoiu ■ai 5 - Jaac (616)554-0311 Monday - Fnday 8 30 - 6:00 Saturday 10 00 - 2:00 Fr*a $65S.50/|.r 5 ptrsoa'cniw ..if -»• r^l • ' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 25, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Maple syrup time in Woodland Twp. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Albert and Viola Wheeler Barry were mar­ ried in 1881 al the Meyers Church in Woodland Township Albert Charles Barry, had been born in Sparta. Mich., in 1854 and moved to a farm in Sunfield Township. right on the Eaton-Barry County line. The family were farmers and young Albert and his brothers kept lhe farm going while their father Robert Barry served in the Army. Michigan Company E. Fifth Infantry during 1864 and 1865 Young Albert was 10 years old. his brother Alfred was 18 and brother John was 13. The boys worked under the supervision of their Kilpatrick uncles and their mother during this tune, learning the skills needed to make a liv­ ing off the land. When Robert returned he came back to a well run farming operation. In 1870. when Albert was 16. he purchased 148 acres on Section 25. Wixxlland Township, just south of the Kilpatrick church. The farm had been taken up by Albert's uncle, his mother's brother. George Kilpatrick. To this farm he brought his wife to live. He had met her when she was a young school teacher at the Kilpatrick School, which was just across the road, in Barry County, from the family farm. There were many maple trees in the large wood lot on the southeast corner of the farm There is no information about whether Uncle George had a sugar bush there, but n is possi­ ble that he had the original syrup making operation on the farm. Robert built or rebuilt the sugar house in the center of the wood lol. He purchased some wooden buckets and metal spikes and began to make syrup and maple sugar. Indians living in the area knew how to make maple sugar and often used it to barter with the pioneers. Early each spring they went to the limbered lands. After making an incision in the tree they fixed a wooden trough spile, made from the stems of elderberry bushes. The stems were cut to length, the bark peeled off. the pith punched (Mil and one end w as cut to a point and the spiles were ready for use. After making an incision in the tree a spile was put in place along through which the sap flowed to drop into birch bark buckets con­ structed by binding together the four comers of a piece of birch bark. By the time lhe white man arrived, the In­ dians had brass or iron kettles from the white man's trading posts. When the sugar season was over, the sugar was packed in mococks. birch bark hampers, for convenience in carry­ ing it. The birch bark buckets were unlaced and stretched out to dry. then piled one on top of the other After they were well dried, the buckets and kettles were cached until the following spring when they were again dug up to be used again in sugar making. The sugar made by the In­ dians was often very dark colored and very strongly flavored and contained many foreign objects such as leaves, sticks and some well cooked bugs and slugs. Maple sy rup season began at the Barry farm in the fall when the field work was done. Wood to keep lhe fires going had to be cut well ahead so that it would be dry enough lo keep the fires going through the season. Then in late winter, the buckets, the spiles and lhe evaporator all had to be brought out of storage and washed As -pring approached the trees were "tapped" by drilling a hole about an inch and one half, through the bark with a hand drill, with several taps to a tree The weather is an important factor For the sap to flow, the days must be above freezing and the night must be cold The spiles were then driven into the holes the buckets, wooden ones or tin ones, were hung. Wooden buckets were made by coopers who also made barrels using lhe same methods. A wooden bucket was made by making flared slaves of pine. They were held together and attached to the head, (bottom) with dowel pins of ironwood and then hoops made of black ash strips. Each was made with hook cut in one end and a second lock at the joint where the locks crossed, allowing the hoop to be driven in places. Two hoops were used to each bucket A hole was bored at the top of each bucket so that it could be hung on the hook on the spile. Steel buckets com 50 cents. As lime passed, the wooden buckets became dilapidated and Albert replaced them Gathering the sap with a team of horses pulling the sled. with tin buckets The buckets were often rusty on lhe outside, but the inside stayed shiny from lhe Mip. and the scrubbings they receiv­ ed each season Albert and Viola made enough syrup and sugar to take care of family needs and he gave some away or bartered it for some other com­ modity Albert died in 1921. His son. Robert W. Barry, and his bride of three years, lone Pull Barry, moved to lhe farm to care for Viola and do the farming. Ione was a town girl, but she soon learned about farming from her mother-in-law. She learned to raise chickens and get meals served at strictly regulated times for Robert and any hired help he had working there She cooked these meals, baked bread and pies on a wood stove with an oven She peeled tons of potatoes, canned hundreds of quarts of meat, chicken, fruits and vegetables and made batch after batch of jelly and jam to be eaten on homemade bread. She learned to make sausage and lard at butchering time. There were four children bom mto this family, two girls and two boys. There was a lot of laundry, which was done by boiling the clothes in a boiler on top of the wood stove, pumping the water from a cistern. Later, she had a gasoline engine powered Maytag washer and eventually an electric washer. The clothes had to be dried outside on lines. In very bad weather, lines were Mrung up in the wood shed, and clothes bars predominated the parlor during the winter time. She did the ironing with flat irons heated on the wood stove The four children also learned about farm­ ing. They helped with the chores, hauling in wood to fill the wood box behind the cook stove and heating stoves, feeding and giving water to chickens and hogs. They learned to milk cows and helped in the fields, making tons of hay storing loose in the bays of the wooden bams, helped with harvesting oats, beans, com. digging and picking up potatoes, picking wild raspberries and black berries for pies and for jams and jellies, gathering butter­ nuts. walnuts and hickory nuts, husking them and spreading them to dry in the upstairs hallway of the big farm house. Viola Barry died in 1925 and lhe family ad­ ded lhe burden of paying off a mortgage, taken out to pay off the other heirs of her estate In early winter, wood had to be cut. both to run the cooking stove in the kitchen and the heating stove in the living area. And enough had to be cut to boil sap from the maple tree into syrup. A supply of wood had to be cut ahead to dry. as green wood was difficult to bum and the heat would be uneven. As spring approached often, in February , those tin buckets had to be brought (XU and scrubbed out. The trees were tapped with a hand drill. The buckets, which had been load­ ed on to the "mud." or stone boat, pulled by a team of horses, moved along through the woods following the tree tappers over the trails made by years of cutting wood and previous sy rup seasons A woodcut of an early sugar bush. The Swift sugar house. The children of the family, including cousins, were taken along to the woods as soon as they were old enough to travel through the snow. Their job was to hang the buckets over the hooks on the metal spiles as they were placed into the tap holes There was usually deep subw tn the woods at the time the trees were being tapped, sometimes it was knee or thigh deep off the trail. This was a real struggle for a child car­ rying three or four tin buckets. Paths were soon worn into the snow or mud as the season progressed Tapping begins as soon as the days become warmer and the nights slay cool When it warms up at night the flow of the sap tapers off. It lakes four gallons of sap to make one pound of maple sugar. When lhe buckets were ready to be emptied a tank was placed on the mud boat and the horses patiently pulled the sled over the two track trails, slopping as Robrt would call out "whoa." starting when he called "giddy ap. " After the sap was gathered, it was drained into a tank standing outside of the sugar shan­ ty. where it was siphoned into the shanty and into the evaporator pan. which had dividers through which lhe sap was graduated until it reached a certain density. Tbe.i the syrup was drawn off and taken to the farm kitchen where it was "finished" and canned by lone and her daughters, ready for use and for storage, golden sweet and thick. Some of the syrup was boiled longer and poured into candy molds for a special maple sugar treat. The area of the roof ol tl»r sugar shanty was left open and a separate roof was built over this opening above the evaporator pan to act as a ventilator to let lhe steam out of the shan­ ty. A chimney carried away the smoke from the fire pot most of the time, but not always. The maple syrup makers' clothing carried a distinct odor of wood smoke, a sweet maple aroma and the strong smell of human sweat. The smell of drying mittens and gloves added a distinctive burning wool odor to the shanty's air. For the children of the family, it was an ex­ citing time. They would take potatoes to be baked in the hot coals of the fire and eggs to be boiled in the boiling pan for their lunch or supper. The eggs would absorb the sweet taste through the shells. When peeled the whites of the egg were often smudged by dirty fingers, but tasted so good. The potatoes were ash covered, sometime partially raw or burned black on the outside, but were a treat Syrup was poured on the snow as it ap­ proached the final stages of boiling down This was called "wax." It hardened into a soft toffee like texture and was delicious. The children were always warned to put the syrup on clean snow, to watch out for "yellow snow." Boiling sap often went on 24 hours a day when the sap was flowing well. It had to be watched carefully and kept stirred as it scor­ ched very easily and that could ruin the batch. Family members took turns staying at the shanty all night and doing the farm chores, catching some sleep when ever there was a chance to do so. Meals were carried to the wood to the men or cooked at the shanty. The season is short and sap couldn't stand long, particularly if it warmed up. as it would start to ferment in the holding tank. If there was a heavy rain, the buckets had to be emptied and hung again, unless there was time during the rain to turn the buckets upside down Ram water diluted the sap too much and changed the flavor of the finished product. Wayne Pennock shows Charlotte Heath a wooden bucket once used in their sugar bush. Later, covers for the buckets became available and this eliminated one tedious task. Eimptying out diluted sap. .uming the buckets upside down and then replacing them on the trees often fell to the y ounger members of the family. The woods would echo with their banter and laughter and an occasional snowball fight would break out. The nearly finished syrup was transported on the mud sled to the farm house in milk cans, with a tight cover. This was a critical job because if the horses were spooked, or a rut not carefully avoided or a rock in the lane, could cause the loss of several gallons of near­ ly finished syrup, as each milk can held ten gallons. The children were assigned to riding on the sled to present the cans of sy rup from tipping over while Robert drove the team from the woods to the house In the kitchen of the farm house the syrup was boiled in large kettles on the cook stove until it reached the right consiMency. This w as tested for by pouring a spoonful into a howl of clean snow and was also determined by weight. After it was done, it was canned in sterile two-quart Mason jars, capped and seal­ ed with rubber rings and zinc lids, ready for a year of sweetening pancakes and other good things. Tin cans were used by some for cann­ ing the syrup by some syrup makers. The Barry family preferred the glass jars. The jars were then carefully carried to the basement storage shelves and placed with lhe other canned commodities. They sold very lit­ tle of their crop but sometimes traded some for something they needed or gave it to their friends and neighbors. Sugar season usually lasted from February through March. It ended when the weather warmed up and the tree began to bud. Sap boiled down after budding starts, becomes very dark in color and has a very strong flavor. When the season ended the buckets and spiles were picked up. loaded on the mud sled and taken to the farm house, where they, along with the evaporator pan. were scrubbed and again stored over head in lhe granary to wait for another season. During and following World War II it became more difficult for Robert to carry on the syrup making. His oldest son. Robert Boyd Barry, served in the U.S. Army throughout the entire war years, making him short handed on the farm. The equipment was wearing out. Galvaniz cd pails with covers were the latest thing. The evaporator needed replacing. The family was smaller as the children lef. home, and they didn't use as much syrup and sugar as in the past The new Allis Chalmers tractor, purchased right after the war ended, didn't respond to "gid dap" and "whoa." Robert and Ione decided to give up making ‘yrup and sugar. They would buy what they needed from a neighbor who still made it. Modem equipment for collecting and boil­ ing the sap. fires fueled by coal and then fuel oil or propane, methods for testing the syrup for the right consistency and weight have been developed and anyone who w ishes to market maple syrup has to be Mate inspected. But lhe fascination of syrup making continues to lure people to the modem sugar bushes each spring. If you stand quietly beside the tumbled down sugar shanty on a snowy March day and think about it. you can imagine that you smell the wood smoke, the sweet odor of the sap boiling, the steam rolling out of lhe ventilators (mi the roof. And if you listen you might hear the laughter of the children as they work and play in the woods, and maybe even hear an occa­ sional "whoa.” Sources: Interviews with Barry family members: History of Barry County by the Honorable W. W. Potter: Hastings Benner Ar­ chives: From Time to Time article Making Maple 'Syurp. Esther Walton. March 28. 1985: The World Book Encyclopedia. Volume 12. Field Enterprises, Inc. Chicago; Timberlane Times. Eugene Davenport. The University of Illinois. 1950. If you have gone somewhere else for auto repair or tires, YOU’VE PAID TOO MUCH! I Guarantee It! PR812 AU Season Wheel Alignment Steel Belt Radial S1888 FREE Mounting 8l Balancing W P155/80R/13 «2581 *29M P185/80R/13 *34“ P195/75R/14 *37” P165/80R/13 841011 P22S/75R/15 *44“1 P175/80R/13 *32171 P185/75R/14 *3717 P2O5/75R/15 •40“ P2I5/75R/15 *42“ P235/75R/I5 *45” P205/75R/14 *34“ *36“ P175/80R/13 *37“ X dW Brake Jobs $4088 Front or rear. Most cars and light trucks. Semi Metallic pads extra. P185/75R/I4 «3588 $4O88 84588 8 Cylinder Some transverse V-6 and vans 4 Cylinder 40,000 Miles P165/8OR/13 only Tune Ups Cooper . „ Trendsetter wj P155/8OR/13 Oil, Lube & Filter § | 88 by appointment 6 Cylinder ‘4073 P195/75R/14 Mil77 extra. P215/75R/15 *46“ Wilder’s Auto Service ...FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS 124 N. Jefferson • 948-2192 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 25, 1996 1 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen After three decades, Orlofsky and WMU gymnasts bid farewell For many this may seem a bit quaint, but for this writer and avid sports enthusiast, it deeply hurts Western Michigan men's gymnastic coach Fred Orlolsky traveled with two of his team members to Palo Allo. Calil this week lor the NCAA championships It will be lhe last year for Orlofsky and lor his Bronco gymnasts Alter this season. WMU will dismantle the mens gymnastics team and you can partially thank good ole' gender equity for that The team is not going away because it hasn't been successful — they have sent gymnasts to 13 consecutive NCAA Championships — but rather because it will help cut costs and give the Broncos' athletic program a bit more balance between women's and men's sports (Look out "minor" college sports teams nationwide — soccer, wrestling and tennis included — this could soon happen to your teams.) In my years at WMU. I made it a point to give all sports space on the pages and the recognition that they deserved. Often, though, we are reminded that the tig brothers like football dominate the money, the ink and the space on the fields. Now. don't gel me wrong. I love football, basketball and baseball, but there are also other exciting sports that can and should be enjoyed Orlofsky has played an influential part in the development of his chosen sport. He was a member of the U.S. Olympic team in I960, competed in the Pan-Am Games and the World Championships and is a member of the Gymnastics Hall of Fame both as a coach and a competitor. He is also the founder of the WMU gymnastics program, a job he took on in 1967. The Broncos were very lucky lo have a man as knowledgeable and as friendly as Orlofsky and I'm sure that life will go on for "Freddie" As a writer at WMU. 1 was able to take a few trips with the gy mnastics team and learn a bit about the athletes and their coach. What I received was nothing but warmth and those type of memories never leave. Well, at least we have memories. •Onto lhe NBA playoffs. Wish I could be a bit more optimistic about the Pistons chances against Orlando, but with Penny and Shaq making Magic, even a team with someone as great as Grant Hill is toast. Still, there is plenty of future optimism for Ians following lhe Pistons and with a powerful presence inside (can you say Juwan Howard) the future is certainly bright. As for the new Piston uniforms next season. I don't like it. but if it helps them win. that's fine. •Central Michigan University held its Academic Excellence banquet on Monday for outstanding student athletes. To be recognized, the student-athlete nad to have a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Of the 42 who made the accomplishment, two were from Barry County. 1. Carla Plocg. Plocg. a Middleville graduate, is a sophomore on the Chippewa volleyball team. 2. Nick Williams. Williams, of Hastings, is a senior on CMU's baseball squad. Nice job! •A Saxon Softball Celebration. To celebrate 25 years of girls softball at Hastings High, a special event has been organized for May 25. (See inside story for more details) An attempt lo find addresses for the alumni has been made, but many are still to be found. If you are a former softball Saxon or know of one. please make it a point to attend the gathering or pass word on to former players who may not know about the game. Please RSVP by calling lhe high school at (616) 948-4409 and leave a message for Dec Lowell Talk to you soon. BANNER SPORTS X_____________________________________________________________________ ✓ Vikings bat back to claim Hastings Invite Lakewood's softball team tallied for three runs in lhe seventh inning Saturday lo comefrom-b.-hind and defeat Middleville 5-3 in the Hastings Invitational championship contest. For the victorious Vikings. Jodi Justice. Jennifer Mitchell and Angie Mouser each had 2 hits. Pearl Ward had a 2-base rap also for lhe Lakewood learn. Kristin Heinze was credited with the pitching win. scattering 4 Middleville mis. Lakewood opened lhe day with a 13-9 triumph over Dellon. Missy Beard had 3 hits and Angie McDiarmid. Sarah Vipond and Mitchell added 2 each for lhe Vikings. Jamie Clum was the winning pitcher Lois Marlow and Crystal Miller each had 2 hits for Dellon in lhe contest with Lakewood Middleville beat Hastings 11-2 in the other first-round matchup Traci Campbell went 2-for-3. Michelle Mcrlau was 2-for-5 and Sage Lucas was 2-for-5 for the Middleville team. Campbell also was the winning pitcher striking out II. In the second game with Lakewood. Campbell fanned 8 more hitters. Rachel Young went 2-for-2 to lead lhe Saxon offense. In the consolation game. Delton defeated Hastings 13-3. limiting the Saxons to only 6 hits. Delton's bats were booming in that game as Ronda French had 2 hits and a double. Jessica Morgan had 2 hits and a double. Marlow had 2 hits. Jill Campbell smacked a triple and Heather Haas had a double. Youngs 2-base rap highlighted lhe Hastings offense. See VIKINGS continued on next page Lady Saxons to celebrate 25 years of softball memories t To mark the 25th anniversary of girls softball al Hastings High School, a special engagement has been arranged for past and present Saxon play ers. The softball team started in 1971 and went 0-1. losing to Lakewood High. Judy Anderson coached that team and continued lo lead the Saxons softball program for 15 more years. She is pleased to see the progress that has been made in girls sports and fondly remembers those early years. "I enjoyed it so much." Anderson said. "I remember lhe close games and going for the conference championships. Now. women sports have come along so well." Jfaslings Softball excellence 1971-1996 But. the Hastings' softball program in 1971 was a new thing and sometimes new things lake time before they finally reap their rewards "It was a new thing and they (the schools) weren't sure how it would take hold." Anderson said. A change in scenery followed, as the softball diamond was moved behind the high school and in 1975 the squad sported new uniforms. Now. the team has a new diamond home and will celebrate 25 years of Hastings girls softball and the new field on Saturday. May 25. Game time is slated for I p.m. "This is the time to do it." alumni coordinator and athletic trainer Dee Lowell said. "Right now we have about 15 people, but we haven't sent out lhe letters to the younger kids. We encourage people lo come down." The girts softball program started at Hastings High in 1971 and these three players were there to see the start. The odd graduation years will play the even years in the special contest. Even those who don't feel that they arc in perfect softball condition are encouraged to join the softball celebration A reception will follow in the school and cookies and punch will be served. Lowell mentioned athletic director Tipi Johnston, assistant athletic director Wendy McCausey and varsity softball coach Jill Withcy as people who have contributed lo organization of the game. Courtright tough in clutch Baseball Saxons win Hastings Invitational For the fifth time in six years Hastings' baseball team has won its own varsity tournament. This time, the Saxons did it with a thrilling 5-4 Victory over Lakewood in Ian Saturday's championship game. The Vikings left runners on second and third base thanks to some crafty pitching by strongarmed Saxon Andrew Courtright Courtright struck out just 3 batters in the game, but 2 of those came in the final inning. The sophomore hurler walked just 2 batters in the final contest. "The pitching hung in there and our hitting was much belter." Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson said. "We talked all week about cutting down on our errors (and) we played better defense." Joe Rodriguez* fly ball that scored Josh Storm proved to be the game-winning run. Hastings had just 2 hits in the battle with Lakewood, but obviously made the most out of what they collected. Another key was Nick Thornton's 3 stolen bases, keeping the Saxons active on the basepaths To make it to the championship. Hastings edged out Middleville 13-8. Rodriguez, Storm and Chris Stafford each collected 2 hits in that game. Jon Lawrence received credit for the pitching win. Dwight Wade had 2 of Middleville's 5 hits against Hastings. The Trojans also did not help themselves in the field, making 4 errors. Middleville also played Delton and won that game 8-4. Freshman Tim Stevens was the winning pitcher. Wade had 3 hits and 2 RBI and Jason Gearhart collected 2 base raps and 2 RBI Scott Haas had 3 hits and I RBI and Geoff Lindberg had an RBI to lead lhe Delton squad. Delton also lost to Lakewixxl earlier in the day 7-2. Chris Farwell led the Panther hitters with 2 hits versus lhe Vikings. Hastings' Jon Lawrence was the winning pitcher in the game with Middleville that got the Saxons into the finale. Hastings has now won 5 of its last 7 going into Wednesday's home game with league foe Lowell. Hastings 5-3 Plainwell 2-11 Courtright pitched a I-hitter in Game I. throwing just 64 total pitches He struck out 4 and walked just 2. Hol hitters for Hastings were Jason Deal (2-for-2, 2 runs). Joe Rodngucz. (2-for-3. I RBI). Chad Greenfield (I-for-1. I RBI) and Josh Storm (l-for-3). In Game 2. Hastings squandered a 3-0 lead and made 3 critical errors, helping to decide the final outcome Courtright hit a homerun lo nghtfield lo highlight the Saxons' offensive show. Nick Thornton was I-for-2 with I run and Chad Greenfield was 2-for-2 with I RBI. FHN 3 Hastings 0 Forest Hills Northern clubbed 10 hits and held the Saxons to I. plus 4 errors and'7 walks did not help Hastings cause either irfa game played on April 20. Richie hitting for average and power Hastings' junior varsity baseball teajn went 2-3 last week 1 he Saxons split a doublehcadcr with the Lions of Maple Valley on April lt> Hastings lost the first game 11-4 and wbn the nightcap 8-3. -j Kyle Pohja had 2 hits in the first garni. Bob Cole was the winning pitcher in the second game, allowing 3 runs on 3 hits. • On April 17. Hastings fell in ns opener ip Plainwell 18-9. but came back to win tl^e second contest 6-4. Josh Richie's 3-run homer was the H'g Hastings highlight in the 18-9 loss. Tyler Allerding was the winning pitcher in the nightcap with 4 strikeouts. In the final game ol the week. Forest HiUs Northern edged Hastings 17-15 in a 22-Vjt ball game. Richie again was sharp at the plate with4 hits and 4 RBI ♦; EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER Saxon firstbaseman Julie Krebs and two infield teammates eye a hard hit ball at Saturday's Hastings Invitational. Delton's Chad Chambless follows an errant throw dunng Saturday's first game with Lakewood. are available throughout Greater Barry County!' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1996 — Page 11 Season heats up for Hastings’ track teams The boys and lhe girls track teams al Hastings High both went I-1 last week in •' meets held on the road Hastings' girls edged Hudsonville 65-63 a on April 16, but lost 75-53 to Wyoming '. park on April 18. r-' VIKINGS, continued from page 10 Hastings* varsity softball team played Lowell at home on Wednesday and will host Hudsonville for a douhlchcader on Friday. Hastings 16 Plainwell 6 Janette Jennings went 4-for-4 with 2 doubles, a triple and 4 RBI to lead the hothitting Saxons in Game I on Apnl 17. Rachel Young also had a big game going 2-for-4 with a triple and 2 RBI. Jennings also was the winning pitcher, striking out 7 and walking 2. Hastings tallied 4 runs in the fourth and fifth innings and 3 in the first and seventh innings. • Hastings' boys lost to Hudsonville 83-54, 1 but came back to defeat Wyoming Park 70 •1/2-66 1/2. »*. Devan Endres won the 100 (11.54). David I! Koutz the 300 hurdles (42.84). Pascal Hastings golf team continues to improve on the links Sarah Bellgraph and Tammy Obreiter each shot a round of 47 Tuesday for the Lady Saxons in a match with East Grand Rapids and Wyoming Park at the Ironwood Golf Course. East Grand Rapids won the team event with a 181. Wyoming Park tallied a 195 and Hastings scored a 201. Other lop four finishers for Hastings were Casey Anderson with a 50 and Kelly Bcllgraph with a 57. The Saxon swingers will be al home The Hastings Men's Softball League will be holding a meeting Thursday. May 2 al the Hastings Middle School in room 185 at 7 p.m. All teams interested in playing in the league are requested to be at this meeting : lhe 100 (13.46), Lori Maiville in the 400 f^0;O3.46), Laura Thomas in the 800 Jeff Storrs wins at third singles for Saxon netters Hastings tennis coach Rich Pohja juggled his lineup a bit last week and had to be pleased with some of lhe results from those changes The Saxons defeated Hudsonville 6-2 on April 17 and lost lo a very tough Forest Hills Central team 8-0 the following day. Forest Hills Central has won the league crown the past four seasons. Al lhe Grandville Invitational on Saturday, the Saxons finished third as a team and had one flight champion. Jeff Storrs, who started lhe season playing No. I doubles with brother Steve Storrs, captured the No. 3 singles flight. In the match with Hudsonville. Jim Robbe (No. 2), Jeff Storrs (No. 3). Steve Storrs (No. 4) all won singles matches. Robbe won 6-2. 7-6 (7-3). Jeff Stores won in straight sets 6-0. 6-0 and Steve Storrs went lhe distance and prevailed 4-6,6-4.6-4. In doubles. Mike Krueger and Casey King won at No. I 6-4. 6-2. Matt Bradley and Jon Styf won at No. 2 6-4. 4-6. 6-4 and Teague O'Mara and Aaron Baker scored a win at No. 3 6-4. 6-0 Hastings 4 Wyoming Park 4 Winners for the Saxons were Jeff Stores at No. 3 singles 6-3, 6-3. Steve Stores at No. 4 singles 7-6 (13-11). 6-1. Malt Bradley and Jon Styf at No. 2 doubles 6-1.6-0 and Teague O'Mara and Adam Bancroft at No. 4 doubles 6-3.7-5. After hosting Lowell on Wednesday, the Saxons will next compete at the Allegan Invitational on Saturday. Volleyball SCORES YMCA HntinfS Youth Council's Winter Women's Volleyball league Final Standings W-L T«m C.J Properties........................... .................... 70-2 ICS Travel.................................... .................53-19 ................. 50-22 Ray Junes Electric................ ............... 50-22 Goodenough Goodies................ ................ 44-28 tok Spots..................................................... 39-33 ......... 36-36 TrtJe Office...... .............................................. 27-45 Heifcb.......................................................... 24-48 Ranger Tool and Die................................... 20-52 faheke Construction-......................................16-56 Spencer Towing.............................................. 3-69 1st home match Hastings' girls golf team was defeated by Forest Hills Central and Lowell al the Hastings Country Club last Thursday. Forest Hills shot a 191. Lowell fired a 205 and the Saxons scored a 216. Tammy Obreiter led lhe Hastings team with a 52. Casey Anderson had a 54 and Kelly and Sarah Bcllgraph each fired a 55. Mens softball league plans May 2 meeting ' Bussmann the 200 (24.04). Kenn Cross the . pole vault (11-6) and Tom Pratt the high *t j**mP (6-2) for the Hastings boys versus ? Hvdsonvillc Relay teams that won were the : 800 (1:37.69) and 400 (47.0) squads • » Andrea Dreyer in the 100 hurdles (16.48) find the 300 hurdles (51.17). Emily Dipen in (2:37.06). Sara Allerding in lhe high jump .(4-10) and Eva Chewning in lhe discus (92­ 3) The 400 (54.89) and 1600 (4:27.99) relay teams also won Maiville and Dreyer won two more limes each against Wyoming Park. Maiville had victories in the 400 (1:02.2) and the long jump (14-8 1/2). Dreyer was first in the 100 hurdles (16.81) and the 200 (27.87). Other winners for the girls team were Anne Burghdoff in lhe high jump (4-6) and the 400 relay team (54.9) Koutz won the 100 hurdles (16.34) and lhe 300 hurdles (47.0). Pratt the high jump (6­ 5). Cross the pole vault (12-0). Bussmann the 200 (23.6) along with triumphs by lhe BOO (1:37.49) and the 1600 (3:33.25) relay teams against Wyoming Park. Hastings vs. Lowell The Saxon boys beat the Red Arrows 76.5-60.5 on Monday and lhe girls team also won 67-61. Winner for lhe boys team were David Koutz in the 110 hurdles (15.49), Devan Endres in the 100 (11.78). the 800 relay team (1:37.2). the 400 relay team (47.64), Pascal Bussman in the 400 (52.8), Koutz in the 300 hurdles (43.5), Bussman in the 200 (23.72). lhe 1600 relay team (43.04), Ed Youngs in the discus (131-9) and Tom Pratt in lhe pole vault (6-2). Taking firsts for lhe girls team were lhe 3200 relay learn (11:13.8). Andrea Dreyer in the 100 hurdles (16.72), Charissa Shaw in lhe 1600 (5:44.5), Lori Maiville in lhe 400 (1:02.5). Dreyer in the 300 hurdles (50.4). Shaw in the 3200 (12:15 16). lhe 1600 relay team (4:21.7), Jcnac Bailey in the shot put (29-4.5) and Eva Chewning in lhe discus (94-5). Friday for a match with non-league opponent Charlotte. Match time at the Hastings Country Club is 3:30 p.m. Hastings' fielders were kept busy Saturday, as the opponents outscored the Saxons 24-5 in two games. BOWLING SCORES Moose Mixed Final Standings Three Ponies 89; 9 and a Wiggle 85; Work­ ing On It 76; Sears Service 76; Get Lucky's 75Heads Out 73; Ten Pins 69; Odd Balls 64; Rusty Four 60; Middle Lakers 59; Four R s 59; Big O s 58*6; Gillons 55; Gutter Dusters 54W; Late Comers 53Mr; Rocky Four 49 V*; Four Stars 48; Keglers 47W. Mans MghQM and Seriss-C PurdumJr. 297-754; J Barnum 248441; E. Keeler 224-546; S. Barnum 213-581; D Keilkx 251-623; T. Rxtnwner 257-599. S. Peabody 204-590. J. Kauasky 195; T. Ramey 184; D Tinkler 189. Womrm High Game and Series - S. McKee 238-662; S. VanDenburg 211-579; E. Johnson 211-594; P. Ramey 225-520; S. Keeler 200-545; L. Barnum 190-498. B Roush 183-482; K Keeler 204-478; M. Sean 186-487; G Meaney 173; O. Gilkm 169. S Ripley 160. Bowterettes Kent Oil 71-45; Hecker Insurance 67^48*. Carton Center Excavating 57Ik-58 Vi; Bennett Industries 54-62. Dorothy's Hair Styling 52-64; DJ. Electric 46-70. Good Guan and Series —T Redman 163-408; S. Merrill 168-494; J Gardner 153-403; J. Pttieng.il 143-391 P ”n-1r« I52-44W H Cnenen 176453: L. Dawe 170472; K 199-564 Fowler 209476; T Christopher Waanha High Game am! Series - D. Snyder 221-579; M. Snyder 200-549; K Sutfin 224-544; T Huey 177-516; S. Sanborn 192-508; M Westbrook 173490; E. Hammootree 176477; A. Hubbell 160414; S Eckley 156403; P Eye 156-373; L. Bar num 192; D. Krallrma 184; D Lambeth 179; D. Van Campen 174; V. MiUer 165; M. Martin 165; N. Taylor 157; L. Beyer 154; N. Lambert 154; J. Mead 144 Mem High Game and Series - J. Barnum 247-679; S. Sanborn 244-627; R Bowman 208-606; C VanHouten 212-592. K Hammontrtr 211-587. C Martin 211-580; C. Armstrong 203-513; R Craven 177-508; R. Snyder 193498; V. Dctess 180493; K. Beyer 188489; B. Miller I67483jD. Sorbet 174469. M. Cross 162466; W. Friend 198; K. Lambeth 195; K Bashee 189; J. DeLaal 188; G. Snyder 187; G. Snyder 186; F. Huey 185; G Smith 168; J Davis 168 Any questions, call Tim Girebach at 945­ 3911 after 5 p.m. Tools 5 Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 8341; Diehards 72fc-5lH; Really Ronern 72-56; Holey Rollers 69-55; Load Hogs 69-55; Thunder Alley 68fc-55h. Alley Cats 68-56. Rebels 65-59; Fearsome 4 63-61; Freemans 61-63; Rednecks 60-64. Misfits 59U-68V4; Get Along Gang 55^-68 V6. Beginners 5SM-68V6; Dynamites 53-71; Short N Sweet 53-71; Friends 49-75; Tasmatuac's 43»-80h along with the $435 entry fee. Space is limited, so entry into lhe league will be on a first come basis with yout paid entry fee holding your spot in lhe league toYourBuild Child’s Self-Esteem 1. Hugs 2. Praise ^^3. Talking and Listening JjF 4. Time Together 5. “I Love You!” April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Remember "Stop Using Words That Hurt Start Using Words That Help!" Barry County Child MS* Abuse Council If. A Barry County United Way Agency GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings BdlUlCr at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Back Door Deli Terry’s Tick Tock S&S Country Store Gun Lake — In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-O Shell In Nashville — South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 25. 1996 Thirty shots equal nine goals for soccer team With 30 shots on goal, you would expect lo talk a couple of scores. Try nine, a* Hastings' varsity soccer team tallied Norths tew lor a 9-0 victory on Monday night Hastings scored 4 goals in the first half and added 5 more dun ng the second stanza. The Northview team not only had problems slopping Hastings' offense, bui the) couldn’t gel their own jump-started. Northview did not register a single shot on zoal in lhe enure game. The Saxons are now 3-1-1 overall and I -1 I in lhe OK While Conference Hastings had a home game with Zeeland on Wednesday and will (ravel lo Grand Rapids South Christian tonight. Hastings I EGR 1 (OT) Sarah Hayes Mixed in the second overtime to give the Saxons a very important league * tie The goal was Hayes' second on lhe young season. Delton’s tracksters blow past KV foe Parchment Hast ngs Sarah Hayes (10) darts past an East Grand Rapids defender in a varsity soccer game last week at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton won big over Parchment last Monday in track and field action. The Delton boys beat Parchment 124-13. while the girls team won 1105-15.5. Winners for the Delton boys were Darren Williams in the long jump (18-1 3/4). Troy McCarty in the pole vault (10-0). Casey Louden in the 1600 (4:49) and lhe 3200 (10:28). Chad Lenz in lhe 400 ( 54.25). Ben Annen in the 110 hurdles (16.92) and the 300 hurdles (45.97). James Sihberson in the discus (133-2 1/2) and the shot put (43-8) and Jesse Young in the high jump (6-0) and the 800(2 15). Delton also won lhe 400 (46.33). 800 (1:35). 3200 (8:51) and 1600 ( 3:44) relay events. Capturing first places lor lhe girls were Kim Cole in the long jump (15-8 1/2), Mary Henson in the 1600 (5:54) and the 800 (2:33). Nicole Moss in lhe 100 hurdles (17.75), Arin Glidden in the 400 (1:04), Sam Lantinga in the 100 (13.31) and the 200 (28.24). Holly Slap in the discus (84.5), Katie Matteson in the shot put (34-5). Libby Lantinga in the 300 hurdles (54.19). Angie Lillibridgc in the 3200 (14:12) and Liz Kendall in the high jump (4-8). Dellon also won three relays: the 3200 (11:23). the 800 (I .55) and the 1600 (4:38). Delton finished first, second and third in the 100 hurdles last Thursday in a track and field meet with Comstock at Detton High. Panthers start at 3-0 in varsity baseball Saxon soccer player Traci Heffelbower (2) battles an East Grand Rapids opponent during last week's league matchup. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ESTHER GEHL-THOMPSON Delton's varsity baseball team opened its year last week with big hats and a 3-0 record before heading into last Saturday's Hastings Invitational. The Panthers defeated Gull Lake 12-6 on April 17. In a doubleheader with Kalamazoo Hackett on April 18 lhe Panthers won two more times. 12-6 and 3-0. Chad Stopher hit a 3-run homer in his first varsity at-bat and finished with 3 hits to highlight the win over Gull Lake. Scott Haas had 3 hits and Ryan Vliek. Chad Chambless and Paul Finney each had 2 hits. • NOTICE • HELP WANTED Now occepfing applications for automotive service person No previous experience necessary - CORRECTION - Apply af.A&D OIL ESTHER IS IN ROOM 505 Performance Plus Quick Lube The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 23. 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 430 W. STATE STREET - HASTINGS FREEPORT AREA jg, VOLUNTEER FIREMEN’S ANNUAL 1 AUCTION O O * J ONE MONTH UNLIMITED........ Get o GRfflT trn at Your Convenience Sign up for $0/99 10 VISITS ANYTIME ONLY 40 - SINGLE TRIPS AVAILABLE • MASSAGE s a wonder uoy tomst oworRw mat come from lOOOIf IBltowOtont KI OKI N ’5Mr,C*’ Wage >ie mi 10-00 Wag* 154X1 Wage *5.00 OFF o M W <4 Aa««c or All donations, please call The Qty of Hastings Michigan is soliciting bids for its annual sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replacement program This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured in-place quantities The Qty ot Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid 616-765-5450 proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the Qty's best interest price and other factors considered Scaled bids shall be (will pick up) received at the Office of the Gt)- Clerk/Treasurer, 102 S Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49O5R until 330 p.m. on May 7. 1996 at which Starts at 10:00 a.m. Auctioneer Dereck Tubbs Triple R Auction Hastings Spring Fling Weekend Community wide Garage Sale In the Hastings Area deaHv marked on the outside of the submittal package 'Sealed Bid 1995/1996 Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter. *3.99 Col tor on appanfmenf today1 Open 6 days a week Mon -fti 8 to 8. Sat 8 to I Work-Ins Welcome 112 E. COURT ST . HASTINGS 948-8767 Your garage sale aas will be placed around a map in the Reminder pub­ lished on Tuesday May 14. 1996. You must place your ad and pick up your FREE Garage Sale sign by Friday, May lOth. Misha Neil and Megan Baker each tallied their third goals of the young season Monday night lo lift Hastings pas: Northview 2-1 in junior varsity soccer. Baker's goal, scored in the second half, was assisted by Stacey Parrow. On April 17. the JV Saxons lost their second OK White game lo East Grand Rapids 7-1. Neil booted in Hastings* lone goal, a goal that was unassisted. Education? Retirement.’ Peace of Mind? You have your reasons. Part Time - Three Days per Week Pennock Hospital is seeking a part­ LEGAL NOTICE OFFICE RECEPTIONIST/BILLING CLERK time Office Receptionist/Billing Clerk immediately for family practice offices in Gun Lake Area. Please submit resumc/application to: RAZOR’S Neil and Baker give JV Saxons 2-1 win For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-8OO-4US BOND The ideal candidate will have prior Medical Office experience; excellent interpersonal skills and good typing and PC skills. 40.00 Hdk «*> J0 The Hastings Banners' sports are getting bigger. Starting next week (March 2), the Banner will not only cover the Hastings Saxons, but it will also include sports stones from, the other four high schools in Barry County. This means that scores, highlights, quotes and photographs will also come from the Delton Panthers, the Middleville Trojans, the Maple Valley Lions and the Lakewood Vikings. Coverage of the hometown Saxons will­ remain the same, but lhe Banner's sports will be more in depth and more in tunc with. what's going own throughout Barry County._. If you have any suggestions contact Jim Jensen at 945-9554 during business hours or at 1-800-833-3329 (Extension 313) after business hours Suggestions as well as story ideas would be greatly appreciated. time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud AH bids shall be SI KDICUff *14.99 HOT Oil MANICIHK *11.00 HAND DIP CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 1995/1996 SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Saturday, May 4, 1996 ONE WEEK ONLY thru 4/30/96, Vliek earned lhe pitching win. going 6 2/3 innings and allowing 8 hits and 2 earned runs. Gary Wortz collected 4 hits in Game I versus Hackett, while Chambless and Stopher each had 3 hits. Dellon tallied r runs in the fifth inning. The Panthers managed just I hit by Joe Guthrie in Game 2. hut still tallied 3 runs. Finney was lhe winning pitcher, allowing 4 hits. Delton hosts Paw Paw today and will compete in the Wayland Tournament on Saturday. Banner sports expanding to cover all off Barry county Pennock Hospital Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. MI 49058 PntateCwt PUBLICATION ANO NOnCt OF HEARING Filo No 96-21B7S NC In th* mott*r ol DANIEL JAMES DREYER Sociol Security Numb*r 369-08-6634 TAKE NOTICE On Moy 15. 1996 ot 4:00 p.m., in th* probat* courtroom 220 W. Court St.. Kortings. chong* of nom* ol Don.*! Jom*» Dr*y*r lo Doni*l Jom*» Lydy Thi» chong* ol nonw is not sought foe fraudulent intent. April 8 1996 6101 Whi»n*yvtll* Middlovill*. Ml 49333 102 Murroy SE Kentwood Ml 49546 (4/») �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25, 1996 — Page 13 Bliss employees honored for years of service Arlene Kruger - Several employees were honored for having perfect attendance over a one-year penod at E.W. Bliss. They were Doug Dupree. Rex Fisher, Denny Kling, Jerald tfarless. Gerald Nugent. Penny Weber. Daryl Vaughan. David Lancaster, tpwrence Jordan. Randy Fisher. Connie Bames and Becky Gerber. Not pictured ate Robert Van Sickle. Barb Jones and Stephen Lincks. The 30-year service award was presented to Gordon Brown, Vernon Hayes. David Preston and Victor Schantz. Lary Shellenbarger is not pictured. WOODLAND - Mrs. Arlene Kruger, age 70. of Woodland, passed away Sunday. April 21. 1996 al Pennock Hospital. Mrs Kroger was bom on November 27, 1925 at Berlin Township, Ionia County, the daughter of Elmer and Lulu (Scheller) Schray. She was raised in the Lake Odessa area and attended schools there. She wu married to Russell Kroger on September 19.1947. She lived all her married life in Woodland. Mrs Kroger was a homemaker and for several years worked at lhe former Proviisial House Nursing Home in Hastings. She wu a member of Lake Odessa V J.W. Auxiliary and the Woodland Eagles Auxiliary She wu preceded in death by brother, Richard Schray in 1994; sister, Waneta Mae Kroger in 1995. Mrs. Kroger is survived by her husband Russell; three sons, Denny (Julie) Kroger of Bellevue, Edward (Stacy) Kroger at Wood­ land, Kenney (Pat) Kroger of Woodland; one daughter. Bonnie (Tom) Burghdoff of Hast­ ings; ten grandchildren; two step grandchil­ dren; six step great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Cart Litchfield officiating Burial wu u Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made lo American Heart Association. I din .ilion.’ Rt tin incut.’ I’r;iv< ol Mind.’ You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-800-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 E.W. Bliss recognized those employees who have attained a certain numbers of years with the company. Employees with five_years of service are.Cpnnie Bames. Bid Hubbell and Lorie Cullers. Not pictured are Sandy Madsen and Bob Green. LEGAL NOTICC OF MMTSAfiK FOOECLOWM SALE Three employees were given a 35-year service award. They are Charles Begerow, Neil Hughes and Richard Kidder (not pictured) Becky Gerber has given 20 years of service to E.W. Bliss. She is pictured with vice president Pater Straub. Denny Kling , left, has given 25 years of service to Bliss. He is pictured with Peter Straub. Legion Memorial Day Parade will be held May 27 The following employees have been with E.W. Bliss lor 10 years: Darrin Burtch. Doug Edinger. Gerald Nugent. Dave Boomer. Jon Douglas. Dave Birman. Bob Campbell. Lysle Smith and Enc Fne. Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 again is sponsoring lhe Memorial Da> Parade in Hastings Monday. May 27, The parade will assemble on Bollwood Street at Felpausch beginning at 9 a.m. The parade will step off promptly at 10 a.m It will move down State Street to the Barry County Courthouse, stopping there to salute Barry County Veterans with rifle fire and the place­ ment of wreaths. Then the parade w ill turn onto North Broad­ way. stop at Tyden Park to place a wreath at the Civil War Monument. Mos mg on ths. river, the parade will pause on the bridge, where a wreath honoring those men who sen cd on the seas will be placed in the river and . volley of rifle shots will follow. The parade then will continue lo Riverside cemetery , pass through tlic Avenue of Flags, and pause to hold the Memorial Day ceremonies. Floats. Boy Scout troops. Cub Scouts. Girl Scouts and Brownie troops, cycle clubs. 4-H Clubs, other organizations, clowns and units featuring animals arc welcome to participate. Anyone interested in participating in the parade may call Frank K. Weinbrecht. 945-5471; the Veterans Affairs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 948-4X81; or Hank Gillum at the Legion P.nt. MS-4973 Legion members and parade participants arc invited lo join in a potluck luncheon at noon following the parade at the Post home. 325 S. Church St. Default having been mode in the condition* ol a certain mortgage. made the 16th day of July. 1993 executed by ERNEST D. BONIFACE of 225 5 Grove. Dolton, Michigan 49046 as Mortgagor, to CHRIS INMAN, of P.O. Box 114. Germfosk. Michigan, at Mortgagee, ond recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan on March 13. 1996 In Libor 654 of mor taaget. on Page 202. which mortgage there it claimed at the data of this notice Eighteen Thou­ sand Two Hundred Sixty Five and 95/100 ($18,265.95) Dollars far principal and interest, and per diem interest from the dote of March 18, 1996. at the rate of 10.00% percent, no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any pari of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. May 30th at 1:00 p.m. at East front door of the Cour­ thouse of the City of Hastings. Michigan, that be­ ing the place for holding the foreclosure sole* lor the County of Barry. there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder. at public auction a* venue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest thereon at (10.00%) percent per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs ond charges for sale, including the attorney fees os provided by law in said mortgage, the land* and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described os follows, towit: That port ol Lot 24. Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof. described os: Com­ mencing at Northwest comer of said Lof 24. thence Southeasterly along West line of said Lot 60 feet for place of beginning, thence Southeasterly along West lot line of said Lot 24. 120 feet, thence due East to the East lot line of said tot 24. thence Nor­ theasterly along East line ol said tot to a point due East ol beginning, thence due West to place of beginning. ALSO: A parcel of land described as commenc­ ing ot the Southeast corner of the following described premises, for a place of beginning; a parcel of land in the Southeast one-quarter of Sec­ tion 6. Town I North. Range 9 West, described a* a strip of land 166 feet in width, being 33 feet on the Easterly side and 133 feet on the Westerly side of the center line of the main track of the Chicago. Kotomaxoo ond Saginaw railway as formerly located ond across the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of said Section 6. said strip being 528 feet in length, more or lest, measured along the center line of said main track in a Southerly direction from the center line of Maple Street os laid out in the original plat of Delton, to a point which is 240 feet, more or less. Northerly of the East line of Grove Street, measured along the center line ol said main track, ond being land conveyed in two deed* recorded in Liber 50. on Page 400 ond in Liber 57. on Page 62; thence Northeasterly along the East line ot sold described premises 100 feet for a place of beginn­ ing; thence Northeasterly along the East line of said described promises. 49 feet, thence Nor­ thwesterly. ot right angles to the East line of said premises one hundred sixty six feet, more or less, to the West line of described premises, thence Southwesterly along the West line of said describ­ ed premises 49 feet; thence Southeasterly to place of beginning. Subject to right of way for ex­ isting rood across Westerly end of said premises. Also granting a right ol way for driveway purposes ond for ingress and egress lo ond from the parcel of land first obove described, across the South 20 feet of the North 60 feet of said Lot 24. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 M.C.L. Section 600 3240 (1948) is six (6) month*. Doted April 23 1996 SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA By Jeffrey I. Youngsma (P40393) 607 N. Brood way Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945 3495 (5/23) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 25. 1996 TO THE WINNERS f > OF THE... BANNER SECRETARY CONTEST MARLENE PURDY PHYLLIS THOMPSON PATRICIA WREN Caledonia Rent All General Surgeons of Hastings Wren Funeral Home, Inc. Also Congratulations to all the other nominees... Sandy Tack, HHS Counseling Office Melony Rogers, Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Youngsma Connie Haywood, River Bend Travel Linda Nash, Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Youngsma Barbara Allen, Gary Gahan Betty Pierce, Hecker Agency Jane Hesterly, Flexfab Horizons International Pamela Palmer; Barry County Circuit Court Lorrie.Mwinski, Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Youngsma Chris Mahon, Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Youngsma Ann Cusack, Pennock Hospital Dee Crowley, Siegel, Hudson, Gee b Youngsma Kerri Emmett, Hastings Mutual Paula Allerding Southeastern Elementary Kathy Stout, DbS Machine Repair Rose Domfelt, Professional Carpet Systems Janice Bumgardner; Vessecchia & Associates Nancy Bulling Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Youngsma Bonnie Converse, Hastings Area Schools Merry Hause, National Bank of Hastings Eddis Hendrick, Pennock Hospital 3C Ruth Beck, Hastings Area Schools Debbie Bechtel, Thomapple Manor Melissa Bleam, Pennock Hospital Carla Lowinski, Hastings Area Schools Amy McGhee, CAASCM Head Start Nona Steeby, Leighton United Methodist Church Marva Shumway, BC Health Department Helen Denker, Culligan of Hastings Kendra Tossava, Hospital Purchasing Service Kim Wood, Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Youngsma Judy Garber; Culligan of Hastings Wendy Fowler, EW Bliss Leighanne Rappaport, General Surgeons of Hastings Margo Robbins, Hastings Police Department Janet Standen, General Surgeons of Hastings .. NWE! restaurants'* 131 S. Jefferson. Hastings 945-4403 Serving Lunch Specials 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Linda Park, General Surgeons of Hastings Darla Deibert, Halbert Dairy 1215 W. State Street, (M-37) Hastings, Ml McDonalds Laura Soule, Barry/Eaton Health Department Kay Acker, Hastings Adult Community Education Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday 11 a m. to 9 p.m. Peggy Barghahn, Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Youngsma Angie Elwood, EW Bliss Patty Corkwell, EW Bliss (3) Gift Certificates (3) Gift Certificates Grand tiungi art happening aL. B KING’S 122 W. State St. Hastings Hodges Jewelry SSr Music Center HOURS: Electronics and Appliances 130 W. State SL, Downtown Hastings Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30; Fri. til 8 p.m. (3) s10.00 Gift Certificates Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. 7 Days fl U’** u ' v/ the people who care 127 S. Michigan, Hastings (3) s5.00 Gift Certificates (3) s5.00 Gift Certificates Gilmore Jewelers JCPenney* 945-9572 (3) $15.00 Gift Certificates A name m flowm tmct 1954 IlDRLOW tO'1 945-2474 "In the Heart of Hastings" 102 E. State St, Hastings (3) $10.00 Gift Certificates (3) s10.00 Gift Certificates 911 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 948-9210 945-4284 and Christian Bookstore 109-111 West State St Hastings 945-5029 (3) s10.00 Gift Certificates Phone 945-4042 Comer of South Jefferson and Court Street Downtown Hastings DOWNTOWN HASTINGS (3) 510.00 Gift Certificates (3) FREE Appetizer Certificates �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 25. 1996 — Page 15 Origami mastered by Pleasantville kids The Learning Place Post Office staff poses for a photo. They are (first row. from left) Nicole Campbell. Adam Case. Wade Anderson. Brooke Sutfin, Nikki Volstromer, (second row) Courtney Wakely. Nicole Babcock. Brooke Gilmore. Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper to form flowers, animals or figures. Hats with feathers and fanciful animals are some of the ohgami articles created by Eleanor Vonk's fifth grade class recently. After learning the art and displaying some of their works, the older Pleasantview children will teach their Book Buddies, (first grade students) how to make a hat in origami. Show with their hats are (left to right) Scott Mead. Jessica Osborn, Nick Storm, Heath Augustine. Joel Gibbons and Joanie Myers. Lauren Hartman, Megan Robinson, Jessie Milkoljczyk, Breanne Humphreys, and Deanna Leinaar. The Pleasantview businesses motto is "Wee Deliver.* When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor... THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. ‘Wee Deliver’ runs at Pleasantview by Jean Gallup Staff Writer "Keep in touch-drop me a line" is more than idle talk at Pleasantview Elementary There, they really can write letters and send packages to their friends and teachers right at their own school, and expect them to be delivered to the right address and on lime. Il's because they have their own functioning post office. The Learning Place Post Office" has its officers in place as well as clerks, carriers, sorters and cancclors. As in any well-run post office, there are also substitutes to make sure the job gels done if someone doesn't make it to "work." It all starts with a visit from a real U.S. Postal Service employee. Roger Carey from Bellevue, who trains the children in the process of operating a letter service, said Principal Jo Stebbins. Needed equipment is loaned to the postal employees by Carey and he also donated the cost of t-shirts for each "employee" that slates "Wee Deliver." slie said Each hallway has it's own name, as docs every room at Pleasantview. For example, if one writes a letter to a student in Eleanor Vonk's fifth grade, the letter would have the student's name. 110 Continental Court, Geography Gorge. The Learning Place. 45110. ‘ After training by Carey, the young people run their own post office, learning how to accept responsibility, work as a team and gain experience in reading, writing and math. Stebbins said. This year’s officers at "The Learning Place Post Office" are Postmaster, Brooke Sutfin; assistant Postmaster. Wade Anderson; carriers, Nicole Campbell and Adam Case; substitute carrier, Breanne Humphreys; nixie clerks. Deanna Leinaar and Courtney Wakley; substitute nixie clerk. Nicole Babcock; sorters Doug Ferrall and Jessie Mikolajczyk; substitute sorter. Chase Johnson; facer/cancclors, Lauren Hartman and Megan Robinson and substitute facer/cancelor Brooke Gilmore. Stebbins holds the position of Postmaster General. Honor :GOD LET'S JOIN TOGETHER AS ONE NATION UNDER Part-Time Bookkeeping Department FOR THE Clerk for weekends, job entails running computer reports, daily cash-out and filing. Apply in person at — NATIONAL | ™ DAY OF I FRAYER*. I! dohT miss ths -ome of conV CERTED INTERCESSION TO ASK pn AytD FKAICn Firn 'Thursday S’ oF'Mtrv Meet at the the Lord’s blessmgs on America. Please unite with us 1 ANO ENCOURAGE OTHERS M YOUR COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE THIS Courthouse UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL OPPOR WMrrr w glorify him. . ..... Barry County Lumber Come early! . This Sword Says Were Your American Cancer Society GOD 4 5TH ANNUAL NATIONAL DAT OF eIfuJnm___ _______ ,______ ______ _______ IN HONOR OF NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK, HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SALUTES ITS VOLUNTEERS Board members: Linda Lincolnhol, Maureen Ketchum, Jeanette Kogge, Larry Hensley, Dr. Steve Loftus & Deb Dorcy. Volunteers: Patty Engle, —Elenor Haven, Roger Shaw, Alice Corpe, Fred Foote, Rob Redbum, Mabel Boyion, Laurie A Glen Elmen, Diane Matthews, Phyllis Settles, Jan Yost Victor Griffeth, Rick & Peg Hemerling, Sandy Hawbaker and Ed & Panda Englerth. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the time of the regularly scheduled Council Meetings of May 13. 1996 has been changed from 7:30 pm. to 6:30 pm. and from 7:30 pm. to 7:00 pm. on May 28. 1996. This change is deemed necessary to allow additional time for council tc review and consider the City Manager’s proposed Budget for fiscal year 1996/1997 HELP WANTED BROWNS CUSTOM INTERIORS is accepting applications for the position of The One to Watch Pennock Pharmacy Don't forget to stop when leaving the hospital or your doctor's of­ fice - conveniently located in the corridor between Pennock Hos­ pital and the Physicians Center, Monday thru Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Estimator/Installation Coordinator. Interested person must possess excellent math skills and be able to work well with the pub­ lic. Experience in all phases of floor covering pre­ ferred. This full time position includes a competitive salary plus benefits. I Save up to $10.00 on any new or trans! ferred prescription at Pennock Pharmacy Good thru June 15.1996 with this coupon. Limit one coupon per family. i i Subject lo some prescription insurance plan limitations. Contact Barbara at Brown’s Custom Interiors to make an appointment... 945-2479 Even though there are many cancer organiza­ tions. there is only one American Cancer Society. Follow the sword in the battle against cancer For more information call 1-8OO-ACS-2545. Professional, Friendly Staff Most Insurance Plans Accepted Quality Generic Medications ■Senior Citizens Discount 10% Pharmacist/Patient Medication Counseling Computerized Medication Records/Tax Records Come Celebrate Bernie Hammond’s Birthday! with Family and Friends SUNDAY, APRIL 28 2:00 - 4:00 Let us fill your prescription needs before you leave the hospital! For all patients and the general public. PENNOCK HOSPITAL MNEXCm ’CANCER SOCIETY UAW Union Hall 127 W. Apple, Hastings i no presents please!) Questions? Call Sandy 948-8831 948-3136 A New Vision of Health Join us! Wednesday, April 24 from 10a.m. to 2p.m., in the Conference Center located adjacent to Pennock Phannacy-bring in your medica­ tions and have our pharmacist go over them with you and answer any questions you may have. Refreshments served. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 25. 1996 KCC Project, continued from page 2 des elopers and others who wanted to pur­ chase the land, but they instantly had a change of heart when County Commissioner Emmet Herrington, as a member of the County Futuring Committee. t*»ld them that KCC was interested in lhe property lor edu­ Cty and continuous learning is port of life." Fehscnfckl said. "For young people particularly, it removes that terrible bar of not being able lo go to college" because of transportation and financial reasons, he said. Fehscnfcld predicts heavy community us­ age of the county KCC facility, saying that it will be almost full by fall of 1997 and of­ ficials will probably have to start building a second building. R>r one woman at the groundbreaking. the ceremony had special meaning because the land where the KCC center is being built had been in her family for about 100 years. "Il is wonderful. Wc arc so excited. Il will keep kids at home longer (by being able to attend a local college)." said Dylite Adams. cational purposes "Wc think it s the greatest thing that’s ever come lo Barry County I'm sure there arc other historical things that have happened, but this < KCC's arrival) is a piece of history." said Dylites husband. Robert Adams, principal of Kalamazoo Seventh Day Adventist Junior Academy . “Wc feel very happy...Our hearts arc with education." Robert Adams said "1 did take some undergraduate math al KCC. They ac­ tually got me started on my math career." "It will be good for the kids in this area. It’s expensive to go away." said Dylite Adams. The KCC project is being financed with county-backed municipal bonds for S2.95 million. KCC will repay the county for the principal and interest on the bonds and all re­ lated-project expenses over a maximum 20 years C.D. Bames Associates of Grand Rapids is the general contractor of lhe project. Her grandparents. James and Mary (Atkins) Knickerbocker, and her parents Flora (Knickerbocker) and Lyle Biddle, ucre previ­ ous owners of the property Dylite has fond memories of bringing her own children to play on the rolling hills and fields at the new KCC site. Dylite and her cousin. Jerry Knicker­ bocker. inherited the property and recently sold it lo KCC for the county center. They had previously rejected offers from Banner CLASSIFIEDS CalL.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 / arm LOCUST FENCE POST 7’. $1.75 each. 616-629-9665 Kt al I \talt FOR SALE BY OWNER. Nice! 3 bedroom house on Wall Lake. 367 Harrington Rd. $99,900. Immediate availability. 616-623-7297 after 6pm. FOR SALE BY OWNER 2 units $55,000. Upper unit rented $315. Lower unit 3 bedroom, new windows, insulated, siding. 2 car garage. Call between 10am-3pm. 374-8821________ FOUR BEDROOM BRICK RANCH-2 FIREPLACES. For sale by owner, sets on 1/2 acre. Located near the little town of Sunficld-M-43. Open floor plan. Finished basement. 32*132* heated pole bam with 1 beam. 517-566-8926 for appointment. MONEY TALKS! Doot wait for the spnng rush to get pre­ approved financing lo buy the home you’ve always wanted. Call today 616-9454299 Mixcellaneoux FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills. Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmouth Bass. Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGG1S* FISH FARM. INC., 08988 35th St. Gobles, Ml 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056. days; (616) 624-6215, evenings._________ 77FUND RAISING?? Need money fast? I have a perfect easy plan to help your non-profit organization earn big bucks! Call Rita 616945-3392 now’ HAPPY AD CONGRATULATIONS CONSUMERS CONRETE 1st Place Tuesday Mixed Bowling League WRITERS! Get published, fiction/oon-fiction. New Video shows you how. $39.95. CallTLP. 616-374-0061. M.CJVixi/ COD. Garage .Sa/e GARAGE SALE April 25, 26, 27 A 28. 8am-5pm. 5750 West Irving Road. 4 miles North of Hastings traffic light at M-43 A M-37, off of M-37. Antique furniture, dishes, clothing bicycles.____________________ LARGE POLE BARN SALE: 6 families, April 24.25.26. A 27 - 9am lo 5pm - rain or shine. Take M-37 south of Hastings, 2 miles, turn on M-79 go 2 miles next to Christian School. Large steel desk, new windows. Precious Moments, crafts, oil lamps, sewing machine cabinets, bird cage with stand, curtains, sheets, comforter, old cameras, movie projector, chest of draw­ ers, books, magazines, record albums, Jenny Lind crib A changing table, pots and pans, bicycle, kids toys, stuffed animals, canning jars, winter and summer clothing - different sizes, mens, ladies and children shoes, wooden childs swing, old wood childs high chair, large Christmas tree, pick-up tool box with 55 gal. fuel tank, leather motorcycle uldle bags, rowing machine, under cabinet toaster, 2 electric fry pans, cookbooks, gun rack, lots of misc.. LIKE TO BROWSE THROUGH UNUSUAL THINGS? Gene says, "I’m at Aunt Ellen’s Addict!” You, loo. Weekly treat: buy a bell, get one free. AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC M-43, Delton, 623-8900. NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE: April 27th. 7-2pm. 1805 N. Jefferson. Baby clothes, baby furniture, ivory wedding dress. Stair Stepper, and many miscellaneous items. lor Sale \utoinolive 1994 GRAND AM GT: Good condition, one owner, non­ smoker, $12^00.616-945-2884 leave message_______________ town A Harden BRAD’S LAWN SERVICE. Hastings, M.'ddlcville. Gun Lake. Weekly service, careful, dependable, inexpensive. 795-3566 Pel-. FOR SALE: AKC cocker spaniel puppies. Make a reason­ able offer. Call 367-4733 FREE. All white male housecat. Neutered, front claws removed, loves people. Days, 948-8723; after 5:00pm, 948-3933. Saltonal \dx $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, cxL 1400 (24 Hrs.) Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday, April 28. Featuring 300 exhibitors, displaying over one million anti­ ques. First show of 1996. Show rain or shine. 7:30am lo 4:30pm. Located zt the fairgrounds right in Allegan, Ml. $3 admission. Wu.MMt'vi .Sr'rncrs HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidalioo•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Recreation 14’ BASS BOAT $1,500. Call Saturdays only! 948-2391 1988 WINNER FISH A SKI with 115hp Mercury Outbo^d motor, ski pylons, live wells and power trim. $7,000 OBO. 616-945-3096_______________ *94 FZR 1000. Tank bra. cargo net Only 2,200 miles. Bought new March *95. Showroom condition. Must sell. $6,700 OBO. 948-2964_____________ FOR SALE: 24 FOOT PONTOON BOAT excellent shape, with new floor A carpet, 25 horse Mariner with less than 25 hrs, priced lo sc!l $2,900. 616-945-2151________________ SWIMMING POOLS Home­ owners Wanted!!! KAYAK POOLS is seeking demo home­ sites lo display its new mainte­ nance free KAYAK POOL Save thousands of $$$ with this unique opportunity. CALL NOW!!! 1-800-9-KA YAK-9. Help Wanted A.G.S.L. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for a full time aircraft ground handler, $5.50 per hour plus benefits. Apply at 5500 44th St., Kent County Airport. 8am to 5pm. 616-956-0924_______________ ATTENTION STUDENTS! National farm expanding! $1025 to start! Great resume experience, flexible full/parttime, A.A.S.P. Scholarships available. Call Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm. Grand Haven, 846-2055, Grand Rapids, 245-3882, Kalamazoo, 323-7800___________________ I hank }ou CARD OF THANKS The family of Carl Lenz wou Id 1 ike io ex press our sincere thanks lo family, friends, and neighbors for all the kind words, cards, flowers, food, prayers, and gifts of Memorial in his name. A very sincere thank you to Margaret Patrick for her care and devotion these past few months. Thanks to Dr. Hoffman, Dr. Brasseur, Pennock Hospital staff and lhe Thornapple Manor staff. Thanks to lhe Barry-Eaton District Health Department visiting nurses and aides for their care. Th ark you io ihc ladies of Freeport United Brethren Church and Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church for the luncheon and Reverend Jerry Drummond for the comforting words and service. Special thanks to Beeler Funeral Home. Don & Pal Lenz A Families Jerry A Kathie Lenz A Family Larry A Laura Lenz A Family Helen A Stanley Galbreath A Families Phyllis A Mike Kelly A Families b'or Sale 3 PIECE BLACK VINYL living room outfit includes sofa, love scat A chair, 3 weeks old, sacrifice $275. 1-517-699-4148 AST COLOR COMPUTER, (IBM compatible), color printer, desk A programs, 1 year old, very little use, $1,500. 616-945-9270_______________ CAMP STAFF WANTED/ OVERNIGHT CAMP. Counselors, art director, night security. Must be at least 18 and available for (9) weeks begin ning June 10. 1996. Call 616-349-4885 to apply. BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SIZE SEALY LUXURY FIRM mattress set with heavy duty frame, 1 month old. Cost $850.00. Must sell! $250.00. 1-517-699-2251______________ HELP WANTED: Maids needed at the Park View Motel, part-time A weekends. Call 945-9511 BEAUTIFUL WHITE DAYBED includes trundle bed underneath with mattress (1 week old). Cost $675 new, asking $250. 1-517-699-4148 CLERICAL (CORREC­ TIONS DEPT.)-to $16.63/Hr ♦ great benefits. Entry level! Needed now! 616-949-2424. Jobline fee._________________ GARBAGE TRUCK DRIVER-to $14/Hr ♦ great benefits! Dumpster pickup train­ ing provided. Start now! 616-949-2424. Joblinc fee. HIGHWAY WORKER-io $18/Hr ♦ full benefits/ovcrtimc! Many! Training provided! Needed now! 616-949-2424. Jobline fee._________________ SERVICE/DISPATCHER to $35,OOO/Yr ♦ benefit pkg! Entry/skillcd! Needed now! 616-949-2424. Jobline fee. 1 OAK FINISH 6 PIECE BEDROOM OUTFIT includes two night stands, headboard, dresser with mirror, chest A serta queen size mattress set 2 months old. Cost $1,250. sacri­ fice $300 1-517-699-4148 RIDING LAWN MOWER FOR SALE 1993. JC Penney brand, 18 hp., 42” cut, less than 10 hours mowing time, $950. CaU after 5 pm, 616-367-4845 SEALY POSTURPEDIC FIRM KING SIZE MATTRESS set with deluxe frame, 2 months old, cost over $1,300 New! sacrifice $300. 1-517-676-6414 Tornado siren testing starts May 4 by Karen Mauck Staff Writer When the sound of air raid sirens fill the air across the county a week from Saturday. don't be alarmed It is the local fire de­ partment testing its sirens lo make sure they arc ready in case of a tornado Several fire departments across lhe county decided to have a common testing day for their sirens, in an effort to make more people aware of the need for tornado sirens, as well as make sure the equipment still works. In many cases. the tornado sirens arc actually the old civil defense air raid sirens. The sirens will be sounded the first Saturday of each month al I p.m. The first county-wide lest will be held Saturday . May 4. Fire chiefs from the following fire . departments said they will be testing their sirens: Hastings. Thomapple Township. Woodland. Freeport. Orangeville. Dellon and Hickory Comers. John Hislop. Emergency Management Cixirdinaior for Barry County, addressed a group of fire departments Thursday in an effort lo have them coordinate siren testing. Before Thursday, only Hastings Fire Department tested its tornado sirens. Hislop said he has been working on gelling tornado sirens placed strategically across the county, in lhe denser population areas. One place he . 'iggested for a possible siren location is the fairgrounds. Many people do not hear the single siren in downtown Hastings, and if a real emer­ gency were lo occur, it could mean danger for the residents. "I think it’s totally inadequate," he said. "If we gel the big blow three months from now. say in Yankee Springs, a lot of lives will be lost." His idea would be to purchase radio­ controlled sirens around the county, so more residents could be warned of an approaching tornado. It is an expensive idea, however, with a good siren costing about $16,000, installed. For the entire county, the cost could be $165,000. He said a millage would have to be passed to pay for sirens, or lhe new county grant writing group. Small Government Consultants, could help. The possibility of a millage is lhe reason for lhe county-wide testing, to be held every month during tornado season, from April lo September. "Wc have to get the interest of the community." Hislop said. Several of the fire chiefs worried sounding the sirens would unnecessarily concern lhe citizens, who have not heard the sirens before "I'll blow the siren. I'll put up with all the phone calls for community awareness." said Thomapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard. "I’d rather be accused of blowing the siren loo often" than not enough, he said Hislop also suggested the departments stage people throughout the area during the siren test, to determine how far lhe siren can be heard and where new sirens could be placed. "You can hear it better in the rural areas than you can in town because it bounces off the buildings." said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans of his siren. He said it would have to be raised from lhe lop of lhe Hxstmgs fire barn so it could be heard better. The fire departments will send a letter to the board of commissioners, letting them know of their intent to test the sirens each month and of their support of a county-wide siren system. COURT NEWS: • A Middleville man was given a reduced sentenced for a drunken driving death. Timothy Tape, 30, was rescntenced to one year in jail Thursday. He originally had been sentenced by retired Circuit Judge Richard Shuster to 15 years in prison, but lhe Court of Appeals reversed lhe sentence because lhe victim's family had requested he receive no more than one year in jail. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher sen­ tenced him to one year in jail, and he will receive credit for 493 days already served. This means he has no more jail time to serve. Fisher had Tape read a letter from the vic­ tim’s family before he sentenced him. Tape wiped tears from his eyes as he read it "When I read it myself this morning. I cried," Fisher said. "I'm sure he’s sorry for what happened," the letter read in part. Tape also was ordered to pay $6,253 in restitution to the family of Vito Lombardo Jr., and perform 100 hours of community service. "You can’t bring back Mrs. Lombardo's son. but you could help others and you can prevent someone else's death in the future." Fisher told him. Tape was ordered not to drink alcohol, but he may if it is during a communion cere­ mony. • A 68-year-old Middleville man was sen­ tenced to a year in jail for molesting a boy. Carlyle Borck was ordered to serve 12 months in jail for a charge of criminal sex­ ual conduct in the second degree with a 9year-old. He will spend 90 days of the term in jail, and the remainder may be served un­ der bouse arrest if he completes the terms of his five years of probation. Borck also was ordered not to have any unsupervised contact with children under the , age of 16. He had pleaded guilty to lhe charge five weeks ago. • A Middleville man was sentence 1 for vi­ olating terms of his probation. Waiter Kidder. 37. had violated hi* proba­ tion by drinking and smoking ma ijuana. He was on probation for sex offenses. Kidder was ordered to sene 20 to 30 months in prison for the violations. He was given 234 days credit for limes already served. • A Hastings man was sentcn.cd lo jail for third offense drunk driving. Daniel M. Taggart. 40. was ordered to serve one year in the Barry County Jail. He will be eligible for work release, and the last six months may be suspended upon review. He also was ordered to pay $1,500 in court fines and costs. Taggart had been charged with operating under the influence of liquor, thiru oiicnsc. Police Beat: Man arrested for home invasion MIDDLEVILLE — Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Middleville man for suspected home invasion al a home on Yankee Springs Road Friday, April 19. The suspect allegedly tried to enter a residence while a woman with a 2-year-old in her arms hid in a bedroom and called for help. Police said the woman and her children were sleeping when she was awakened by the sounds of someone rattling her door. Seeing a stranger outside walking around the house trying the doors, she called 911 and stayed in the bedroom until police arrived. The woman said she didn't know the man. He told police he was supposed to meet a relative at that residence. He was arrested, and the incident was turned over to Barry County detectives for further investigation. Man recovering from crash injuries THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A Wyoming man was listed in fair condition Wednesday in Butterworth Hospital after being in serious condition for almost a week because of an accident in Thomapple Township. Charles Howard Stone. 25. was riding a motorcycle westbound on Garbow Road north of Middleville when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle southbound on Moe Road. According to Michigan Stale Police, the driver of the vehicle. Robert Kirsh. 50. of Greenville, did not see the motorcycle before the crash. Kirsch and a passenger, David Welsch. 40. of Hastings, were not injured in the April 17 noon-time accident. Officials said alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the accident, which remains under investigation. Woman’s car pins leg HASTINGS — A Hastings woman. Louise Cowles. 24. was treated and released from Pennock Hospital after (he car she was trying to start rolled ahead and pinned her leg against a downtown building. Hastings City Police Officer Rick Argo, who responded to the call, said the car was apparently in gear and moved forward when it started, pinning Cowles' left leg al the calf. A friend who was with Cowles put the car in reverse, releasing the leg. The Thursday. April 18. mishap occurred in city parking lot No. I at 10 a.m. No injuries in accident HASTINGS — A I p.m. accident at Cass and Stale streets Tuesday. April 16, resulted in property damage to vehicles, but no personal injuries. Hastings City Police report Dawn Williams. 46. of Dowling, pulled out of Cass Street in front of Vernon Davis, 78, of Hastings, who was driving westbound on Stale Street. Thieves take stereo equipment MIDDLEVILLE — A Middleville man reported lhe larceny of a speaker box. speakers, an amplifier and 24 compact discs from his 1989 Isuzu Amigo. Michael Ellis, of Crane Road, told Michigan Stale Police he came home in the early morning hours, and went to bed, leaving inc keys to the vehicle under the front scat. Police said the thieves parked at a nearby drive way the thieves tried lo move the vehicle, but succeeded in getting it only about 25 to 50 feet. They then ripped the equipment from lhe truck and fled. The top of the vehicle was damaged, as were all of the internal wires to the CB antennae as well as the wires attached to lhe speaker box and speakers. There were two persons involved in lhe theft. Police took one tire mark impression and two shoe impressions. Presently, there are no suspects in the March 9 incident. Fatigue causes single-car crash BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — A single vehi.-le accident Friday resulted in a Grand Rapids man being injured and taken to Pennock Hospital. Paul S. Bauer was southbound on M-37 near Tebo Road m Baltimore Township when his 1989 Ford san went off lhe nghl side of the roadway and struck a tree. Michigan Stale Police officials report Bauer said he did not remember the accident, but was fatigued and ill al lhe lime. He was wearing shoulder and lap belts. He was taken by Mercy Ambulance to Pennock, where he was treated and released. • A Hastings man was sentenced for vio­ lating terms of his probation. Paul Green, 39. was ordered to serve one year in jail, with credit for 212 days already served. He also must pay half of his fines and costs, which is $500. by July I. He will continue with his current proba­ tion as part of the sentence. • A Kentwood man was sentenced for sex crimes against a teenage girl. Stephen Fedcwa, 25, was ordered to spend one year in jail, with credit for five days al­ ready served. He also must pay for any coun­ seling lhe girl may require. He had pleaded no comes: to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Judge Fisher warned Fcdewa that if he failed lo obey lhe terms of his probation, he could face 15 years in prison. • A 22-year-old Delton man was sentenced to a month in jail on a weapons charge. Donnie Bender was ordered lo spend 30 days in jail and 18 months of probation foe a weapons charge. The jail sentence will be suspended if he complies with the probation terms. Bender also was ordered to perform 50 hours of community service. • A higher bond was set for a Wayland man who violated terms of his original bond. Mark Babcock. 34, was given a $10,000 cash surety bond on two cases. He had vio­ lated the terms of the previous bond by drinking alcohol. He is charged with domestic violence, third offense. The third offense could raise his maximum sentence to two years in prison. "1 tried to give you a break in these cases before. Unfortunately 1 shouldn't have done that." Judge Fisher said. Sentencing has been set for May 2 on lhe charges. • A Nashville woman was arraigned in charges of illegally using a financial transac­ tion. Tammy Weber. 30. stood mute to charges of illegal use or sale of a financial transac­ tion. and being a habitual offender. Not guilty picas were entered on her behalf. A pretrial has been scheduled for May 9. • A Woodland man was arraigned in charges of drunk driving. Vaughn Monroe. 38. stood mule to charges of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense, fleeing police and being a habitual offender. Not guilty pleas were entered on his be­ half. A pretrial has been set for May 9. • A 27-year-old Hastings man was ar­ raigned and sentenced on charges of violating his probation. Keith Reid violated his probation by pleading no contest to a charge of domestic violence, as well as quitting his job. He was on probation for breaking and entering. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail, which will be suspended if he pays his fines and costs to the court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-05-02.pdf 1f7a2a42a5d0795e78f344315898a83c PDF Text Text S 9 |HST’*iG5 Engler triplets offer thanks Spring Fling plans unveiled See Page 17 SeePage 2 12/30/99 S’ 1W3 Complete coverage of Barry County See Pages 12-15 w Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Fubliclitr*-, 121 S. Church St. Hastings, MI 49056 Hastings THURSDAY. MAY 2. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 11 PRICE W News Court dismisses Briefs Pennock’s suit Symphony concert slated for May 5 The Grand Rapids Symphony Orcheura will appear in concert al 3 p.m. Sunday. May 3. al Cemral Auditorium in Hastings. The Thomappie Ara Council is spon­ soring the program, which will feature the tided symphonies of Franz ioaeph Haydn, such as "The Clock." "Sur­ prise." “The Hen" and "Tie Chroe." The rest of de program win feature works by American composers. Tickets are $13 for adults. $10 for senior citizens and $3 for students over 12 when accompanied by an whili. Tickets may be purr-heard st de Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office. Century 21 Realty or at the door. Host agreement hearing is May 8 Samuty Service baa been t. io de Hastings High School lecture Copies of de host agreement and a proposed amendment to the solid waste plan are available for public inspection at an county imranes. lowmnip naits. vdUge hdls. the county dot’s office and the health department. Geiger to talk at First Friday Stale Rep. Terry Geiger will be the peaker at noon Friday for the next of the Barry County Democratic Committee’s Etna Friday forums at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hasting.-. Geiger, a Republican. represents Michigan > 87th Legislative District in L—thing. The district includes all of Barry County and the southern half of Ionia County He was first elected in novemoer ittm to succeed doo dcduct. la the Michigan Home, he serves on the Appropriations Committee and is chair or vice chair of the Judiciary. Corrtetions and School Aid and Department of Education Subcommittees. He also is a member of the Mental Health The co-owner of Chief Sales in Lake Odessa. Geiger is former chairman of the Barry County Republican Party and a former Woodland Township Trustee. Geiger is expected to talk about recent legislatioa in Lansing and some of the ideas lawmakers have been coming up with under the Engler Administration. Those attending may bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the hall. Banner price now 50 cents Beginning with this issue of the Hastings Banner, the cost per edition will be 50 cents instead of the old rate of 25 cents. The price of the Banner, widely regarded to be among the lowest in Michigan, if not the lowest, has not been increased since J-Ad Graphics bought it about 15 years ago. The reason for the increase is skyrocketing costs in -ewsprint and production. However, the Banner meanwhile is launching its expanded coverage of all Barry County high school sports with this edition Besides the customary coverage of Delton and Hastings, there will be stories and photos about Lakewood, Thomappie Kellogg and Maple Valley The staff and management hope readers will understand the need for increasing the price and will continue to enjoy the Barry County seat weekly publication. Additional NEWS BRIEFS against the city by David T. Young Editor A Kalamazoo County Circuit Court judge Monday granted a motion to dismiss Pen­ nock Hospital’s suit against the City of Hastings. Judge John F. Foley Monday afternoon granted a motion for summary disposition, which one court official said means "the case no longer exists in Circuit Court.” Pennock filed suit against the city Nov. 3 after its efforts to build a parking lot across the street were halted by City Council and Planning Commission actions. The suit contended the city wrongfully denied the hospital’s plans. But the reason for dismissal had nothing to with the merits of (he case. The action was taken based on the judge's belief that Pennock had not exhausted all of its possible remedies before taking the case to Circuit Court. A Kalamazoo County court official said the hospital could have applied for a special use permit or could have taken its case be­ fore the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals. The Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees is disappointed, of course, with Judge Fo­ ley’s ruling, not only with the outcome, but also with the fact that the judgment was made not on the merits of the case, but on matters of procedure." said Michael Anton, chairman of the hospital’s board of trustees. "However, the judge has ruled and we arc now considering our legal options for future action." Prompting the suit was a request Oct. 18 by architect Joel Gordon, acting on behalf of the hospital, for site plan review for the pro­ posed parking lol. City Manager Howard Penrod responded by saying a special use permit would be needed. But there was a lot of history before that. Pennock late in 1994 submitted plans to expand at facilities on its current site, build the parking lot across the street on the south side of Green and establish a child care center nearby. The proposal was greeted by opposi­ tion from residents nearby who feared en­ croachment on their ncighborhtxxis. The Hastings Planning Commission en­ couraged the hospital to make the entire pro­ ject a planned unit development (PUD) pro­ posal. but then voted 6-2 against recom­ mending the plan on June 5. The City Council deadlocked at 4-4. with one abstention, on July 24, effectively de­ feating the project. The hospital, in its suit, has contended that it was led Io believe that if it sought a PUD in the proposed develop ment. it would be approved Cits WWhfr. hr-e said there never is h guarantee of approval before hear­ ings are held and the final vote is taken. Pennock exactly one month later (Aug. 24) demolished the houses it had purchased across the street, dropped plans for the day care center and made its request to the city for site plan review for a parking lol. But because the hospital’s plans had changed, the city contended that a request for a special use permit was in order. Penrod, in reaction to the dismissal Mon­ day. said. "I’m happy with the way the deci­ Kicking with Barry County sports Stephanie Jiles (1) keeps the soccer ball away from a Forest Hills Central opponent in Monday's home contest, while teammates Megan Pierce (6) and Summer Gillons (12) look on. For information on the game and all of the Barry County sports' happenings check out the inside pages of today's Hastings Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See PENMOCK, continued page 2 Hastings Manufacturing earnings better Hastings Manufacturing Company has an­ nounced improved earnings on lower sales for the firs quarter ended March 31. The Hastings-based manufacturer of piston rings, specialty tools and automotive additives reported net earnings of SI59.163. or 41 cents per share, on net sales of $11.4 million in the first quarter of 1996. compared with a net loss of $250,322, or 64 cents per share, on net sales of $16.3 million for the same period last year. The 30 percent decline in sales reflects the company’s September 1995 sale of its filler manfacturing operation to Clarcor of Rockford. 111. "We are encouraged by our results." said Mark R.S. Johnson. Co-CEO of Hastings Manufacturing. "Our return to profitably in the first quarter, which is traditionally a weak quarter, reflects some initial progress in our plan to refocus on our core businesses. We were successful in reducing operating costs relative to the filter sale, though expenses related to the transition of the filter operations and the reorganization of manufacturing operations put pressure on the bottom line in the first quarter. ” Operating expenses declined 33 percent to S2.8 million in the quarter, primarily as a result of decreased selling, general and ad­ ministrative expenses, and the recognition of a gain from the termination of an interest-rate swap agreement. Hastings experienced train­ ing and moving expenses in the first quarter, due primarily to the first phase of the reloca­ tion of piston ring and tool inventories as well as other functions from its Knoxville. Tenn., facility which was included in the filter opera­ tions sale. "While we expect these training and reloca­ tion costs to peak during the second quarter, the strong order flow we are experiencing in piston rings should keep us on track for pro­ fitability.” Johnson said. "Our new focus on rings is starting to yield results. Market reac­ tion continues to be very positive. as evidenced by the many new piston ring customers be­ ing brought in by our reorganized sales team." Hastings Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer and marketer of piston rings and specialty tools under the Hastings brand, and additivies for engines, transmissions, cooling systems and fuel systems under the Casite brand. It once was Barry County’s and Hastings’ largest employer. Brickley speaks at Law Day ceremony Chief Justice helps Barry celebrate innovation by Mary Warner When the Michigan Supreme Court was looking for counties to lest a new county court system. Barry County just "popped out of the computer." according to Supreme Court Chief Justice James H. Brickley. "The three excellent judges who preside here and the particular area made it a very likely project." he said. Brickley and other local and state luminar­ ies were in Barry County Wednesday for Law Day ceremonies, which officially launched a two-year test in Barry County of a new state court system that consolidates the probate, district, and circuit courts into a single trial court. Brickley explained that the State Supreme Court has been seeking to change the present county court system for two years, to make the system more user friendly, flexible and accountable to the public. Some 20 counties were examined to participate in a feasibility study of court consolidation. Barry County's application to be a part of the studs "quickly rose to the top of the pile." said court administrator Marilyn K. Hall told the assemblage Barry became one of six counties chosen for what are being called "demonstration pn»JCCtS." Because the county has been involved in its own court consolidation effort since James H. Fisher took over as circuit court judge a year ago. there is already indication th.it the new system will save money and help the county manage its case load more efficiently, according to Fisher. Fisher said that since he. District Court Judge Gary Holman and Probate Judge Richard Shaw began to share duties between all three courts, the number of cases pending Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice James Brickley (third from right) is pictured with (from left) state court administrator Kevin Bowling. Judge Richard Shaw, state court administrator Manlyn Hall. Judge Gary Holman. Judge James Fisher and State Rep. Terry Geiger. in circuit court has dropped from 509 at the end of 1994 to 290 at the end of 1995. a 43 percent reduction. Fisher said there were eight felony cases in 1994 that had been pending for at least six months, and none pending past the six-month date in 1995. Civil cases over two years old went from 16 in March of 1994 to five in March 1995. Fisher said the new system also has re­ sulted in cost savings. Elimination of the necessity of hiring S35O-a-day visiting judges (since each local judge can pinch hit lor the others when required) has resulted in a savings of $25,000 to the county. The cost of transporting prisoners to court has dropped 75 percent. Fisher said, because the new system sets aside certain times for crim­ inal hearings and trials every week, freeing sheriffs deputies to palm! the county during the remainder of the week. A common jury p<x>l between all three courts has reduced ju­ ror costs, he said. Fisher said the judges also have been sav­ ing one of the most precious commodities of all — lime. Fisher said one of his pct gripes as an attorney was having repeatedly to re­ turn to various courts for cases that had been bumped off the schedule because of a back­ log. The reduction in the county's backlog of cases has been time efficient for judges, at­ torneys and clients, he said. See JUSTICE, continued on page 16 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2. 1996 Governor's triplets thank local students for books by Mary Warner For a minute it lixikcd like fourth-graders in Jud} Tuttles class and first-graders in Betsy Griggs’ class at Southeastern Elemen­ tary had blundered into a $10,000 windfall. In their possession is a photo of Gov John Engler’s triplets, sent to them by the governor's wife. Michelle, along with a note thanking (he students for books they made for the triplets According to some reports by area media, the picture was worth more than a thousand words — $10,000. to be exact — because, according to media reports, the governor was charging $10,000 for people to lake photos of (he triplets But the facts, according to a deputy press secretary in the governor's office, have been distorted. "This was something created by the press to be cute." Pat Masserant said. There is no charge when the twins are out and about. If you have a camera, you can take a picture." The brouhaha arose back in March, acced­ ing to Lori Tomek. director of communica­ tions for the Michigan Republican State Committee, when the committee sent (Hit a fund-raising letter asking for contributions to the party for the upcoming November elec­ tions. The letter outlined privileges that would be afforded major contributors. Those contributing $10,000. according to the letter, would have a number of special benefits, in­ cluding being invited to a one-time-only pri­ vate reception being put on by the governor and his wife. The triplets would be attending the reception. Those contributing $15,000 would be able to have private briefings at the governor's Mackinac Island residence. Again, the governor’s wife and triplets might or might not be at the residence during such briefings. This led. according to Tomek. to charges by the media that “the Englers were using the triplets for political purposes." "People were saying that in order to get your picture taken with the triplets, you had to pay a price." Tomek said Tomek said such accusations were "being blown out of proportion.” and blamed The Engler triplets Margeret. Madeleine and Hanr.zh (not necessanly in that order) were in Easter costumes for the picture sent to Southeastern. Democrats for the distortions. saying "(hey were looking for something to cause a big stir." Some of the Southeastern students participating in the book-making project included (front, from left) Matt Converse, Jacqui Northrup. Jamie Wait and (back, from left) Jesse Miller, Meagan Chaffee, and Barbara Westfall. Tomek said the triplets have generated a great deal of interest with the public, and the Englers have been “very generous with shar­ ing their big family with everyone." "They've been all over the state" with the triplets. Tomek said, making free public ap­ pearances al parades and other community events. Thus, it may be that the triplets’ photo given Io the students al Southeastern is not quite so valuable after all. But (he students were thrilled, nevertheless, to receive (he let­ ter and photo from the governor** family. In the letter accompanying the photo, the gov­ ernor's wife said her daughters, Margaret. Madeleine and Hannah, sent their thanks to the students for three handmade txxiks created especially for each of the Engler girls. The books were based on the book. "The Farm Concert" by Joy Cowley, which has various animals making loud noises and pre­ venting a farmer from sleeping. When the fanner yells "Quiet’" the animals continue to moo and croak and oink, hut quietly. In place of such verses as " Quiet!' yelled the farmer. I can’t sleep.” the students inserted things like. "’Shhh!" said Governor Engler. 'Hannah can’t sleep.” Judy Tuttle said the students decided to make the books as part of their Reading Month projects in March. The children also made books to be donated to the Department of Social Services which encourage children to eat healthy food. In the letter from Mrs. Engler, the gover­ nor’s wife told the students that, "Our girls arc getting so big and growing up so fast. They love to eat. especially straw berries, melon, peanut butler and jelly, and spaghetti. They’re quite the little helpers around the house. Now that the weather is getting nicer, they like to be outside, riding in their wagon or helping with the garden­ ing. But guess what? Their favorite activity of all is reading books! So your gift is per­ fect." Fall design day slated for Bob King Park playground Children in Hastings Area Schools, grades K-5 and in local pre-schools this fall will help design the new play structure scheduled to be built in Bob King Park in the summer of 1997. "We want to give all the kids a chance to be involved." said Jill Zwiernikowski. gen­ eral coordinator of the Circle of Friends, which initialed the project in March. News Briefs: Bingo to help Special Olympics A ‘ Dreams of Gold” bingo fund­ raiser to benefit Special Olympics will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday. May 5. at the Elks Lodge on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. Those taking part must be at least 18 years of age. The event also will include a bake sale, door prizes, and food and refreshments The event is being sponsored by Plumb’s Valu-Rite Foods. YMCA sponsoring free wills clinic The YMCA of Barry County will offer a free wills dime at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. May 2) at the community room of the Courts and Law Building in Hastings. Attorney Mike McPhillips will be on hand to answers questions about the im­ portance of having a will, what can hap­ pen without one. what is involved in making a will and some of the tax issues. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Roadside cleanup slated in Delton The Delton Area Business Association will sponsor a roadside cleanup from 8 a m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. May 11. with a ram date of May 18 Several business association members are donating trash hags, trucks and trailers for hauling. The public is asked to lend a hand in making Delton a cleaner place to live and work Cleanup workers will meet at 8 a m. at the Barry Township Hall parking lot Those who plan to come are advised to bring a sack lunch For more information, call 623-5270 days or 6? ^-6787 nights Zwiernikowski originally had announced a June 3 Design Day at the group’s first public information and organizational meeting Monday night. However, the date conflicted with some of the school system's end of the year activities so the date was postponed. "This is not a setback; we ll still accom­ plish what we set out to do." said Zwiernikowski in a later interview. “When Elementary art fair is Friday The annual Hastings Elementary School Art Fair will be held from 8:45 a m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday. May 3. at Fish Hatchery Park. Besides art work by students, the fair will feature work by local artists and demonstrations of wood carving, stained glass, graphic arts with a computer, painting and photography and a musician will play the fiddle. If weather conditions are too windy or rainy, the event will be canceled. Lions to solicit donations May 2-4 Members of the Hastings Lions Club w ill solicit donations May 2. 3 and 4 for White Cane Week Money collected from the fund-raiser will be used by the Lions to help support sight programs such as providing eye ex­ aminations. eyeglasses. Leader Dogs for the Blind. Welcome Home for the Blind, and the Michigan Eye Bank and Transplantmn Center in Ann Arbor. Lions will be stationed at K mart and Felpausch. asking for donations. For more information, call 948-2926. Sales of geraniums to help ailing boy The local Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) will have proceeds from its annual geranium sale to benefit Jared Branham. 3-year-old son of Jared and Amy Branham. Jared, born with Down's Syndrome and diagnosed with a pre-leukemia con­ dition. has been rediagnosed with acute non-mycloblastic leukemia He is waiting for a bone marrow transplant. The boy's family has suffered bankruptcy and lost their home and they have no health insurance. Geraniums offered in the sale are ■’cutting” geraniums in a 4’^-inch pot. available in red only for $2.75 per plant. The last day to order is May 5. Orders can be placed by calling Judy Hughes at 948-8635 or Loretta Schoessel at 948 8658 Geranium orders will be delivered to Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, where they may be picked up from 9 a m. to noon Saturday . May 18 school is in session again, we ll build a full head of steam. "We'll increase our manpower over the summer and work on fund-raising events and do the design with the students in the fall." On Design Day. an architect from Leather’s & Associates Inc., a company that specializes in custom-designed, communitysponsored playgrounds, will visit each school and talk to the children about what kinds of things they would like to have in­ corporated in their playground. That evening, children and their parents will be invited to a community-wide meet­ ing where the architect will unveil the blueprint for Hastings' custom playground. Refreshments will be served afterward and the children's drawings of their fantasy play­ ground will be on display. Also planned are booths featuring fund-raisers sponsored by local organizations, entry forms and a drop box for the "Name the Playground*’ contest and special offers from area merchants. "This is a really big event, and we want to make sure every child has a chance to get involved." said Sandra Ponsetto. coordinator of public relations for the Circle of Friends. At last Monday night's meeting. Zwiernikowski outlined the organization's schedule for the next year. "We’ve formed our core committees," she said. "Now we will be focusing on fund-rais­ ing. locating materials and tools, and gelling the community informed and involved in our project." The cost of building a custom-designed wooden play structure for a community the size of Hastings has been estimated at $80,000 to $100,000. Sue Kolanowski. the group's coordinator for fund-raising, stressed that building a playground is a big undertaking and the community needs to get involved. "We need ideas and we need ’doers.”' she said. "So. if your ready to 'step up to the plate.' we'll sign you up." Some fund-raising ideas in the works in­ clude a "Rubber Ducky Race" and a "Cow Plop" contest. The rubber ducky race in­ volves selling a large number of rubber ducks which would be floated down the Thomappie River. The owner of the first duck to cross the ’finish line" wins a prize For the cow plop, a numbered gnd is marked off in a field and people buy tickets for each square on that grid, much like a basketball betting pool. A cow is then released in the field. The person holding the number for gnd in which the cow "drops its plop." is the winner. There will be an on-site organization day two to six months before the actual con­ struction of the playground. Members of the core committee will meet with the architect and double check the plans, times, responsi­ bilities and construction details. A few weeks to few days before construc­ tion day. the site will be prepared for con­ struction. equipment and materials will be gathered and organized, and committee mem­ bers will make sure there arc enough volun­ teers who are ready to arrive. It's a lot of work, but worth every minute of it. according to Tina Phillips and Brenda Circle of Friends volunteer coordinator Julie Guenther (seated) talks with a couple of visitors at the group's informational meeting about a proposed playground structure at Bob King Park. Clark of Lowell, who also spoke at Monday night’s meeting. The pair coordinated a play­ ground project in their community two years ago "Sometimes your fund-raisers don't make a lot of money. But if you recruit just one more person, it’s worth it." said Phillips. "Right now. it's like you’re entering a funnel and things are going to go faster and faster until you just want to cry. “No mater what happens, don’t get de­ pressed it will all work out in the end.” Their own project. Creekside Kingdom in Lowell, was $50,000 short of its goal one PENNOCK month before construction day, but a flurry of last-minute fund-raisers and donations saved the day. Phillips and Clark also talked of despair­ ing that they did not have enough volun­ teers. and then having 1,500 people showing up to help build the playground. "This project was the best moment of my life." said Clark. "But, I couldn't say that if it wasn’t also the most difficult thing I had ever done." . For more information or to volunteer for the local project, call Ponsetto at 948-910$. continued from page 1 sion went. I felt the judge did the right thing. "All (he judge said is they have to go through the procedures before trying a legal remedy. We asked them to follow procedure (by asking for a special use permit." Penrod added that he felt going to the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals at this stage is prema­ ture. Anton said. "The board is committed to making and keeping Pennock a progressive, viable and growing agency of health care for our community area To reach these goals, enlargement of facilities and services is es­ sential That's why the planned expansion of the Pennock Professional Building is so im­ portant." The board chairman said plans include adding 10.000 scuare feet to the lower level of the professional building for a new acrobics/dancc area, a lap pool and increasing the size of the fitness center facilities, including a whirlpool. He said 6.000 square feel. 3.000 per flcxir. would be added to the upper two levels, which would be used by the current tenant. Barry County Mental Health Ser­ vices. for expanding services and program­ ming. "Barry County Mental Health is an inte­ gral partner in the total health care offered on our campus." Anton said. "Expanding buildings and programs re­ quires addition parking." he added. "The planned parking area on the south side of Green Street would be used primarily by hospital employees, enabling those who are using Pennock’s services to park on the north side. "We have considered this project and its goals from a variety of angles, and we be­ lieve the expansion of the Professional Building and (he planned parking area arc the best use of financial, space and building re­ sources." The legal matter between Pennock and the city was handled in Kalamazixi County ipstead of locally because Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Judge James Fisher once was an attorney who represented Pennock. Read the BANNER Every Week for COMPLETE SPORTS COVERAGE of Barry County SPORTS! �The Hasting# Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1996 — Page 3 County’s equalized value climbs 9.64 percent by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Real estate and personal property in Barry County vaulted from $874,154,278 in 1995 to $958,417,592 in 1996. according to the county's latest equalization report. The report was adopted unanimously by the County Board of Commissioners al a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. The growth represents an overall increase of 9.64 percent in equalized value, said County Equalization Director Karen Scar­ brough. The largest increase was 14.20 percent in Rutland Charter Township; the smallest gain was 3.85 percent in Prairieville Town­ ship. The equalized value in the city of Hastings jumped 6.45 percent. The '96 equalized value includes real prop- Maple Valley junior elected regional FFA president Nick Thompson, a Maple Valley High School junior, was elected Regional I FFA President for the 1996-97 academic year at leadership camp April 16-17 in Sturgis. This is great news for our chapter and community.” said advisor Janet Cornell. "Nick is the first member from our chapter to serve in that capacity since 1984.” According to Cornell, to be nominated for a position as a regional officer, an FFA member must exhibit outstanding leadership. That member must also submit an application and participate in various interviews. Thompson has been an outstanding FFA participant locally, and Cornell said that his new appointment did not come as a surprise. "I’m not surprised al the outcome of this election." she said. "Nick has been an out­ standing and active member of our chapter since joining three years ago." Thompson's responsibilities will include working with other regional officers to rep­ resent FFA all over Southwest Michigan and to plan leadership camp for the coming year. Preparing for the leadership camp is a big responsibility, according to Cornell, who added that the camp is designed to train chapter officers in their respective duties and to provide local leadership for fellow FFA members. "I will have the opportunity to work with many other chapters in this position." said Nick. Thompson also will serve for the upcom­ ing year as the Maple Valley Chapter FFA President. "I'm very excited about the upcoming year," he said. "I hope to encourage others to gel involved in all the great opportunities FFa provides." Thompson's senior year of high school will be a busy one. with responsibilities as both regional and local president of the FFA. but this comes after many other awards, the result of his dedication to the program. Most recently he was awarded the Out­ standing Leadership Award at the annual Maple Valley FFA banquet. That followed three busy years, with projects ranging from raising beef cattle for the county fair, to rais­ ing broilers from chicks to the freezer, and many agricultural crop projects. He has also been involved in many chapter projects, some considerable funds, like the hog project this past year This was a chapter project, with everyone involved, and we raised enough money from thirty hogs to pay for our land lab." he said. The chapter's annual crop projects, known as land labs, arc costly and the hog project eliminated their need for an operating loan this next year. "We (meaning chapter officers) woiked with the younger students and let them know through presentations what the FFA program is all about.” he said. The response has been really gcxxl and we hope to increase our membership this next year.” He also hopes to get the chapter involved in some other projects, including "Project Pals," "Food for America” and "Building American Communities." "The Project Pals project will be a lot of fun to implement." he said. "It involves working with younger students." Next year will be busy for Thompson, who also is active in 4-H and varsity foot­ ball. but he looks forward to the challenge and opportunity to make a difference to his school and community. : Central Elementary fifth-graders (from left) Becky Nicholson. Jessie Rose. Jillian ZAItoft, Emily Heath and Rosalinda Luna hold up the banner with Principal Dave 'Arnold and Cinema owners Deb and Harry Dorcy Cinema helps Sth-graders fund annual Spring field trip Fifth-graders from Central Elementary School Iasi Friday presented this banner to Deb and Harry Dorcy of the Cinema for its sponsorship of three fund-raising events on behalf of the schools. The Cinema had three special children's movie showings at special prices three times during the academic year. Proceeds from the showings, which totaled about $1,850. will go toward the youngsters' field trip May 20­ 21 to Greenfield Village near Detroit. The Cinema showed "Bahn." "Babe" and "Homeward Bound" on days when there was only a half day of school. Meanwhile, the Central kids helped with tickets, sold popcom and pop. served as ushers and promoted the movie outings in the schools. Central Elementary Principal David Arnold said. "Il was most generous of the Cinema It's been a great experience of the kids." It was the year the local movie theater owners have taken pan in the program. erty of $896,130,178 and personal property of $62,287,414 By class, the equalized values are $725,182,255 for residential; $105,974,498 for agriculture; $52,796,881 for commercial; $10,593,604 for industrial; $1,381,838 for developmental; and S2OI.IO2 for timber/cutover. The county's taxable values don't have to be reported to the state until June, Scar­ brough said. Getting all the necessary figures has been a struggle this year because of the new cal­ culations that must be used to comply with Proposal A requirements, she said. Taxing units and the equalization department have experienced "a lol of problems with getting computerized” for the calculations, she added. "We have to deal with taxable value, capped value, equalized value, assessed value, the value change multiplier. “We're all in this together," Scarbrough said of the struggle. "Il's like retooling, that's all." Proposal A. passed by voters in the state in 1993, cut property taxes, raised sales lax from four to six cents on the dollar, limited future assessment hikes to 5 percent or the rale of inflation (whichever is less) and changed the way public schools are financed. County candidates’ petitions due May 14 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Those interested in running for a county elected office or a seat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners must file nominat­ ing petitions with the county clerk by 4 p.m. Tuesday. May 14. Other legal requirements, such as a state­ ment of identity, are also handled by the clerk. All eight commission seats are up for re­ election. at are the county offices of sheriff, prosecuting attorney, county clerk, treasurer, register of deeds, drain commissioner and surveyor The minimum number of signatures needed on a nominating petition to run for county board or county office is calculated by the number of votes cast for Secretary of State in the 1994 general election, by party, but no less than five. The primary election is partisan, either Republican, Democrat or Independent. The number of petition signatures needed varies according to district. The figures are available from the county clerk. For example, in District No. 1. Democrats can run with no less than five nor more than 27 signatures, and Republicans with no less than 15 nor more than 62. The number of signatures on a petition to run for a county elected position is not less than 113 nor more than 452 if a Republican, or not less than 63 nor more than 251 if running as a Democrat. The following is a rundown of the signa­ ture requirements for county commissioner, by district: District No. I — covers the City of Hast­ ings. (5-27 D. 15-62 R). District 2 — Thomappie Township and part of Irving, (6-22 D; 19-74 R). District 3 — Rutland Charter, Hope and part of Barry townships, (8-3ID; 16-62 R). District 4 — Carlton. Hastings Charter, part of Irving and part of Woodland town­ ships. (11-43 D; 16-62 R). District 5 — Castleton. Maple Grove, and part of Woodland townships. (7-28 D; 15-60 R). District 6 — Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships (6-23 D; 17-68 R). District 7 — Assyria, Baltimore, John­ stown townships (7-26 D; 17-66 R). District 8 — Prairieville and part of Barry township (9-36 D; 14-55 R). For more information call the clerk's of­ fice al 948-4810. Aaron Schantz and Jennifer Welcher. this year's outstanding business students, are on their way to power lunches, cellular phones and high-stakes ladder-climbing. Outstanding business students announced Hastings High School students Aaron R. Schantz and Jennifer Welcher have been se­ lected by the teachers of the HHS Business Education Department as this year's Out­ standing Business Students. The students were chosen for the award based on their business interests, scholar­ ship. post-secondary aspirations and poten­ tial success in a business career. Schantz, son of Michael and Sarah Schantz of Hastings, has maintained a 4.0 grade point average in college preparatory classes. He has taken several high school business classes, among them business law and business services and technology. He plans to continue his studies at Hope Col­ lege. majoring in economics. He has been a member of the Hastings chapter of the Business Professionals of America for four years. For the past three years, he has served as the chapter’s reporter/historian. parliamentarian and presi­ dent. Schantz has placed in the top two at state spelling BPA competitions. He has been a member of the presentation management team (hat placed second in regionals and fourth in state competition. As a result of his leadership and service to BPA. he re­ ceived the Statesman Torch award at the BPA stale leadership conference in March. Schantz also has been involved in such HHS extra-curricular activities as Wizards of Wall Street. Quiz Bowl, WKAR Quiz­ Busters, Excel Club, Science Olympiad, Michigan Youth in Government. National Honor Society and Student Council. Welcher has maintained a 3.9 grade point average. She's also taken several business classes, among them advanced business ser­ vices and technology, and is a student aide for the business department. She has been a member of the BPA for two years, serving as secretary her senior year. She placed in regional competition in the categories of banking concepts and office specialist, and placed fourth in the presenta­ tion management team stale competition. She received executive and statesman lorch awards. Welcher has been active in band, is a member of the National Honor Society, is in the Top 10 of the senior class, and works nt Fl ex fab in Hastings. She plans to study business management or office information systems, beginning at Kellogg Community College. Three of the moms and children who will take part in the "Moms’ Morning Out" are (from left) Amy Cherry ano son Alex, Sally Miller and daughter Ashley, and Cindy Kaczmarczyk and son Michael. ‘Mom’s Morning Out’ is scheduled for May 9 A "Mom's Morning Out" program pro­ gram. "Nuturing Yourself." will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday. May 9. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Social worker Linda Bowne will be guest speaker, talking about balancing the roles of mother and woman. The program is sponsored by a mothers' support group. Nutunng Active Parents, which is being formed in this area. The group, which is not affiliated with any par­ ticular religious denomination, will offer a chance for mothers to meet with others for adult conversation and support. Child care and refreshments will be pro­ vided. To pre-register, call Cindy Kaczmarczyk al 945-3871. Nominating petitions available for all seats in all townships by Jean Gallup Staff Writer All of the elected positions arc up for election this year all Barry County townships, including supervisor, clerk, treasurer and trustees. All of the positions are for four years. Township offices arc decided in a partisan election, cither Democratic. Republican or Independent. To run for any office, nominating petitions should be picked up at the local township hall. They must be returned to the hall before 4 p.m. Tuesday. May 14. with the correct number of signatures. Figures in each township are calculated based on the number of votes cast for Secretary of Stale in the 1994 November general election, by party, but no less than 5. For example, in Barry Township. Republicans must have no less than 7 nor more than 29 and Democrats need no less than 5 nor more than 16. To find the appropriate number, potential candidates should call the clerk in the township they will be running Also required is a campaign finance "Statement of Organization" which is filed with the Barry County Clerk at the Barry County Courthouse. If you expect to spend "Petitions should be picked up at the local township hall. They must be returned to the hall before 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14." $1,000 or less on your campaign, you may qualify for a reporting waiver To be eligible to run. one must be a resident of the township for at least 30 days and eligible to vote in the township. In Assyria. Carlton. Castleton. Hastings Charter. Irving. Johnstown. Orangeville. Prairieville and Woodland townships no officials have announced that they will not run again. However, in Baltimore, four of the five board members have said they will not run again. Clerk Teddy Soya. Treasurer Patty Armour, and Trustees Michael McPhillips and Patncia Newton will step down. Clerk Shirley Case and Trustee Merle Peake will not seek re-election in Hope Township, and Jerry Bradley will not stand for re-election in Rutland Charter Township. In Thomappie. Clerk Donna Kenyon will not run. and in Yankee Springs. Clerk Harvey Vanderbee also will not run. Calls to Maple Grove Township seeking information were not returned. The supervisor's position is as chief administrative officer of the township, running meetings, signing legal documents and conducting legal business, being responsible for assessment tax rolls, taking complaints and answering questions. The supervisor also submits the annual budget. A supervisor's authority is limited to that provided by statute or delegated by the board. The clerk's duties include record keeping, and ex-officio clerk of the township’s civil service commission for police and fire departments, if one is established. A township clerk is expected to maintain accurate records and an organized filing system of township contracts, resolutions, ordinance' and other special proceedings or activities that can be readily produced on request The township treasurer is charged with receiving and taking charge of all funds belonging to the township or which arc required by law to be paid into the township treasury. The treasurer also must pay out and account for the funds according to the law or the board's decision. The township treasurer has to keep an accurate accounting for each township fund so they can accurately report on such funds. A true and accurate of receipts and expenditures must be kept by the treasurer in a book provided by the township, using uniform principles of accounting set by the state treasurer. Trustees are individuals placed in a position of public trust with fiduciary responsibility to manage the affairs of the township for the best interests of the public. They attend board meetings and participate in decisions and deliberations. Trustees should be given the opportunity to investigate and study important decisions before voting. For more information, call your township office. School board awards excavating contract Lee Van Drunen Excavating of Byron Center has been aw aided a S196.260 contract to do a portion of the improvements now under way at Hastings Middle School and Central Elementary. The excavating company underbid a Mid­ dleville company. Dan Valley Excavating, for the job. Van Drunen will do outside parking lot excavation, asphalt and concrete work for the improvement project. The contract was awarded by the Hastings School Board at a special meeting Monday. School Superintendent Carl Schocsscl said the sum Van Drunen bid is approximately $33,000 less than the board was expecting to spend on that portion of the project. Also at the special meeting Monday , the board approved purchase orders of approxi­ mately $6.5 million in preparation for bills that will be submitted to the district as the $21.9 million district-wide improvement project moves forward. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2. 1996 LETTERS: Beware of ‘Divine Right of Business’ To The Editor: Harnessing anger... "I ncxcr get angry — I get irritated once in awhile. but I never get angry.” “I can t allow myself to get angry — if I do. I’ll lose control and hurt someone.” These statements reflect two extremes in the mismanagement of anger. In the first, the per­ son demes the anger. In the second, anger is perceived as dangerous. Both statements assume that there is no such thing as healthy expression of angry feelings. To be sure, anger can create problems for emotional and physical well being. Unbridled rage wrecks havoc in relationships, as witnessed by the tragedy of child and spousal abuse. Suppressed anger breeds resentment which can cventuallv lead to depression. A hostile, angry outlook increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. All of us feel angry at one time or another. Our language has dozens of words to describe anger, ranging from “irked” to "enraged.” Il is not our experience of anger per se that is at issue: rather, the key is how we express and manage it. Like pain, anger is a useful signal to us that something is amiss. It can be a prompt for us to take stock of our attitudes and expectations (for example, do I need to fly into a rage every time another driver cuts me off?). Anger also serves to alert us to problems in our relationships — problems that can be con­ structively confronted and resolved. You may be familiar with the biblical in­ junction. “Do not let the sun go down on your anger.” This is good advice. Anger is useful when we acknowledge it. identify the problem that gave rise to the anger, and then work to resolve the problem. We may not always ac­ complish this before sundown. However, ancer left unresolved can become a festenng sore, gradually wearing us down, infecting more and more of our outlook on life. So. what to do with anger ’ First, don’t deny it. acknowledge it. Second, ask yourself some questions. Is the issue you’re angry about tru­ ly important to you? Is it worth getting angry about it? Is it reasonable to be angry? Or does your anger result from unrealistic expectations? For example, exploding at a toddler's spill­ ing milk reflects unrealistic expectations about the joys and hazards of parenting a 2-year-old. Once you answer these questions, you may decide that your anger is an over­ reaction. and your anger may dissipate. But. what if the problem is an important one? What if you decide that your anger is justified? Recognize that you are in control of how you choose to express your feelings. If necessary. lake time out to allow the intensity of the anger to diminish. Literally taking a deep breath or going for a walk can be helpful. Then, come back to address the cause of the anger. Whenever possible, honestly and respectfully talk through your anger with the person or persons involved. Recognize that you are solely responsible for your feelings and how you express them, even though resolving the problem that triggered the anger may be a shared responsibility. Finally, resolve to let go of your anger and move on. Remember that the primary beneficiary of forgiveness is the one forgiv­ ing. Let anger prompt you to positive action, as opposed to becoming a chronic state of Communication from...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Minimum wage madness A movement to increase the minimum wage has recently come to the fore. The President and his allies in Congress and big labor are now working to pass a law to set the minimum price of labor at $5.15 per hour. As I discuss­ ed last week at a press conference and on NBC's “Today” show, the goal to have higher wages is good, but this approach is tundamentaily flawed and will harm many of the low-wage workers it is designed to help. Instead we should focus on things that will in­ crease the take-home wages of the poor and everyone else: higher productivity, lower taxes, and economic growth. While there are many people who have trouble making ends meet, no employer can afford to pay an employee more than the value of the employee’s production When we set or raise a minimum wage by government order, we say that those who cannot produce enough to earn that wage won’t be allowed to work. For example, a recent study concludes that a 90 cent rise in the minimum wage will throw 508.000 to 677.000 people out of work In fact, more than 90 percent of economists agree in a recent survey that a higher minimum wage means less employment. An increase in the minimum wage will also do Hole to help the poor. One of the best ways to prepare for a high-paying job is to get ex­ perience and training. Having a job teaches the value of work and gives people skills and habits necessary to succeed in other jobs. Simply put. low-paying jobs often serve as "job training" programs that arc much more effective than those offered by the govern ment — and they work without taxpayer fun­ ding. Currently. 63 percent of those starling at minimum wage sec their wages increase by 20 percent or more within a year. If wc insist ihaf every job pay enough to "raise a family." we will make it far more HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. difficult for young people to get first jobs or work their way through school. The statistics tell us that beginning workers — and not the poor — still make up the overwhelming ma­ jority of minimum w age workers. Of the 23.5 million in poor families, just over 2 percent work for minimum wage. Just 6.5 percent of minimum wage workers arc single parents, while a majority are under 25 and two-fifths live with their parents. We can help the poor and everyone else if we look past old and tired ideas like the minimum wage. A true agenda to help the poor would include: I) family tax relief: 2) an earned income tax credit targeted to working families; 3) tax incentives for businesses to in­ vest and increase worker productivity such ar neutral cost recovery and capital gains tex cuts; 4) reduced training and health insurance costs for employers; 5) less regulation on hir­ ing workers and producing goods; 6) effective welfare reform to encourage work and responsible behavior, and 7) better education so our children can compete in the marketplace. These policies would spark the economic growth necessary to make every American better off. The key question we should ask ourselves is should we pass a law that tells people that they can’t work for less than $5.15 an hour. We should remember that the real minimum wage is zero. because businesses won’t hire if they can’t afford to pay government-mandated wages and taxes. When wc increase those mandates and taxes, we should understand that we're putting people mil of work. Raising the minimum wage appeals to sense of decen­ cy and compassion of Americans, but it would be a mistake. Regarding a recent letter to the editor - “Be aware of 10 political fallacies” - spoken like a true conservative who believes in the “Divine Right of Business.” 1. People who have worked their lives for an organization deserve some loyalty in return for their long service, it being understood they must keep up their skills. 2. Corporations have never paid their fair share of tax. They constantly are evading taxes through loopholes and special conces­ sions from cities. 3. Regarding jobs going overseas - the cor­ porations have downsized, moved their plants to foreign countries with low pay and sometimes slave labor. They pocketed the money. Prices didn’t go down. 4. Regarding slopping lhe flow of goods in­ to the U.S. - lhe real problem is Japan and China don’t play by lhe same rules, so we lose. 5. Regarding teen-age pregnancies - conser­ vatives don’t seem lo want to help anyone but themselves and business. These kids are in trouble so we have to help them. 6. Regarding the minimum wages - would you work for $5 an hour or under as your main job? I believe that any business that does not pay a living wage does not deserve to ex­ ist. This country isn’t about business; it is about people. Business will be served anyway Il is wrong to take drugs and if you are a Christian, you carinot legalize something that is wrong. 8. Regarding cutting off welfare - everyone in this world has not been dealt from an even deck. Some are good looking, talented, educated and bom to rich parents or deserved­ ly earn their riches. A large portion of the population are not so lucky - slow learners, retarded, disabled, uneducated, discriminated against, brains fried on drugs, sickly and on and on We must take care of people who are unable to take care of themselves. Granted, many must be put to work who are unjustly on welfare. 1 worked in both union jobs and manage­ ment jobs. Labor didn’t get their raises out of the kindness of management. It took years for the unions to get a just and living wage and de­ cent working conditions. If wc don’t get a better balance between business and labor we will some day have anarchy. There is such a thing as a decent just living wage. You won’t get it by electing 19th century conservative minds. James P. Maurer Jackson. Mich. Hastings goes the distance FINANCIAL F O C U-I funrnhxibv Midi D. ChristenMn of Edward D. Jonas • Diversify your bond investments In December 1994. Orange County . Calif., declared bankruptcy . When the dust settled, the problem was attributed to improper in­ vesting of county funds. Most Americans were unaffected, but to holders of Orange County ’s tax-exempt bonds, it was bad news. The Orange County debacle is a testimony to the adage. “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s still possible to enjoy the regular, tax-exempt income of municipal bonds. Just be careful to diversify your invest­ ment. Here arc three ways to do so. Buy bonds from a variety of municipalities. Municipal tax-exempt bonds are issued by a wide range of entities fell over the country. However, many investors make lhe mistake of buying only bonds that are issued within their own stole in order to enjoy freedom from federal and stoic taxes. In the case of a major default, such investors arc overexposed to loss. Avoid this possibility by buying bonds from different areas of the country. You may have to pay some state taxes on your income, but you greatly enhance your safety by diver­ sification. For even more safety, buy tax­ exempt bonds that are insured. Buy bond trusts. When you buy a municipal bond unit trust, you’re getting a piece of a portfolio of 10 or more different bond issues from around the country. The trust collects all income and principal that is returned from the bond issuers and distributes it to investors monthly, quarterly or semiannually. Bonds within a unit trust are carefully selected by professional managers for safety and income. Individuals can invest as little as $1,000. and many unit trusts arc insured. In fact, insured unit trusts that owned Orange County bonds continued to pay timely interest even after the bonds went into default. Buy bond funds. The major diference bet­ ween bond trusts and bond mutual funds is that after bond trust purchases its bonds, no additional bonds are bought or sold for the trust. Mutual funds, on the other hand, regularly buy and sell bonds and replace those that mature. This means that income from Saturday 8 30am. - Noon Denise Howell Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year r Barry County $27 per year n adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49050-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hasbngs. Ml 49058 <USPS 717-830) The following prices are from the J close of business last Tuesday. 1 Reported changes are from the prevlous week. * Close Change AT&T 617s +7r Ameritech 5872 —17s Anheuser-Busch 67'/. +7. Chrysler 63 -7. CMS Energy 29'/. + 7. Coca Cola 817. + 7. — 7. ' Dow Chemical 887. Exxon 85 Family Dollar 157. Ford 357. General Motors 547. —2 TCF Financial 357? Hastings Mfg. 247. + 17. IBM 10772 + »/• JCPenney 4972 + 7i Johnson & Johnson 9272 Kmart 107. Kellogg Company 717. McDonald’s 48 Sears 50 Southeast Mich. Gas 177. + 72 Spartan Motors Th —'h. Upjohn 387. -7.. Gold 391.65 + .25 Silver 5.34 -.02 Dow Jones 5569.08 —19.51.. Volume 393,000,000 aj +a v - J 74A. 41 jPetteA,: 5 The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. -1 The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters. 3 ” ' and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. - Laura Shaffer Wendy McCormick March of Dimes staff Public Opinion • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson >*> To The Editor: Wc appreciate the volunteers and walkers who came out in support of the March of Dimes WalkAmenca April 20 at Fish Hat­ chery Park in Hastings. It was a beautiful spring day for walkers, who with the support of the community and local businesses, raised more than $3,500 to fight birth defects. Mayor Frank Campbell and March of Dimes Ambassador Alex Hill cut the ribbon officially starting ■WalkAmenca" in Hastings Jodi and Brian Hill shared their story as the Central Division Ambassador Family and lit­ tle Alex greeted every walker as they crossed the finish line. Also lending a hand were Gavin Chevrolet, a long time sponsor of WalkAmenca in Hastings; WBCH radio 100.1; St. Rose Church; McDonald’s, who provided food and refreshmenu served up by Al and Julie Jarvis; and Felpausch Foods for apples and water along the route. Pal Smith and her high school Modems and Dr Castleman helped on Walk Day. Top walker was Denise Cooley, top youth walker was Colleen Shallenberger and lop walk learns were Ponderosa. Team USA and Parent Support Group. Wc appreciate Hastings for going lhe distance for healthier babies • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EtUor) Elaine Gftert cams £<*tor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy Smith Sharon Miler James Jensen Mandy Habel Cta****d ads accapiad Monday through -W . • - STOCKS - * -................... A Division of J-Ad Graphic* Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49056-0602 (616} 945-9554 Rtoay 6am to530pm bond funds can fluctuate. Income may in­ crease if interest rates rise or decline if in­ terest rates fall. Bond funds also offer the benefit of professional management, and bond fund shareholders have lhe option of reinvesting monthly dividends into more shares of the fund. The tax-exempt feature can increase the impact of compounding. Remember, every investment involves some risk. One of the best ways to minimize risk is through diversification. Lathan Loggias, Grand Rapids: Hal Nebie, Hartings: Triaa Richard, HMhfS: “Find more oil. We haven't Upped all of our resources ya." “It’s too high here in Michigan, b was only 92 “Gas prices have to continue so go up. There a much leas of it than before.” cents in Georgia last week. “It (the price) is just a naner of supply and de­ mand. h’s been a long, cold winter, it's bound to _ - • �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2,1996 — Page 5 Marriage Licenses: Charles Clark Harvath 111. Delton and Shelley Marie Waltz. Delton Robert Milton Smith. Hastings and Susan Kay Smith. Wyoming. Kenneth James Vandervelde. Hastings and Vicki Mane Clark. Hastings Frederick Clinton Stonebumcr. Plainwell and Jeann Marie Stonebumcr. Plainwell. Steven Lawrence Tripp. Hastings and Shan­ non Lee McClelland. Hastings. Vance Dean Backe. Hastings and Anita Lou Root. Hastings. Perry Kenneth Ramsey. Hastings and Diane Mane Ntsse. Hastings. Scon Kenneth King. Middleville and Tam­ my Sue Lydy. Middleville. Ben DesVoignes reads his new book "Ray and Me.* to classmates and parents. ‘Smokey’ visits DK class on Arbor Day "Smokey the Bear" made an appearance at Ann Price's developmental kindergarten class at Central Elementary last Friday in honor of Arbor Day. Smokey talked to the children about play­ ing with matches, preventing forest fires and recycling. He also helped hand out spruce seedlings. His appearance was arranged by Tammy Borden, a mother of one of the students in the class. Chantel Cousins and Aaron Furman (top) and Kaity Kendall and Ben DesVoignes (bottom show their creations. Southeastern Elementary 2nd-graders have final authors’ tea of the year The final authors' tea in Cindy Bender's second-grade classroom al Southeastern Ele­ mentary was held last week. Honored authors were Aaron Furman with "Short Stones and Poems." Kaity Kendall with “A Wolf Tale." Chantel Cousins with County convention delegate petitions are due May 7 ’ Barry County Convention delegate petitions are due on May 7. 1996. They must be turned into the Barry County Clerk's office by 4 p.m., with lhe minimum of number of signatures set al three EXTRA COPIES Smokey the Bear was a guest of Ann Price's DK classroom on Amor Day last week. KEEP TIE GREEN LI6IT SIINIMI "Mrs. Bender" and Ben DesVoignes with "Me and Ray." Parents again were invited to lhe tea. and all were treated to cookies and pop after lhe readings of the new publications. HOMEOWNERS! Thanks to MOA research the future x looks brighter than ever. STOP Muscular Dyetrophy Association LOANS RY PHONE People nwp MOA because MDA helps poop* Wing from paychedt to paychedd 1-800-572-1717 SAME DAY APPROVAL! I GandLpA |ilN VS7-44N AAA Mostcaci a Financial Car. I, Mark A. Gerber am no longer responsible for any debts other than my own as of 2/14/96. ‘Wu.t-vt Ci -Mi-cU-v YMCA of Barry County Hastings Youth Council Xjp NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday. May 13,1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan, to determine the necessity of a Downtown Parking Assessment District. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, 102 South Broadway, or call 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay service 1-800­ 649-3777 or 945-2468. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk You are cordially invited to attend a Michigan Department of Transportation : of The BANNER Public Notice Herbicide Program ■re avanaaie tnrougnoui ; Greater Barry County! This Lady will be 80! WisA her a Happy Birthday May 6. Lura Francisco Campbell Neuman LEGAL. NOTICE Wills Clinic Sponsored by The YMCA of Barry County Dau: Thunday. May 2. 1996 • 7.00/na Location: Barry County Courts and Law Community Room • Why is it important for you to haw a will? • What happens if you don’t haw one? • What is involved in making a will? • What arc some of the tax issues? the clinic will be presented by: Applications will be made for control of (1) Vegetation in front of guardrails. (2) noxious and broadleaf weeds in turf areas and. (3) vegetation growing through paved shoulders and medi­ an barriers and (4) wood vegetation (brush) within clear zones. All applications win be ground or foliar applied utilizing vehic­ ular mounted fixed boom or hand gun equipment. The follow­ ing herbicides will be tank mixed for each application. Guardrail: Roundup (Glupohsate), Pendulcum (n-1(1-ethyl­ propyl) -3.4-dimethyl -26-dinitrobenzeneaminc; Pcndimethalin: CL92.553. and Nu-Film-IR (PolyI -p-Methene (96%)). Shoulder Roundup (Glupohsate). Pendulcum (n- (1-cthylpropyl) -3.4-dimethyl -2.6-dinitrobenzeneamine; Pcndimethalin: CL92.553. and Nu-Hlm-IR (Foty1-p-Methene (96%)). finish: Garton 3A triclopyr 336-trichloro-2-pyridnyloxyacetic acid, as the triethylamine salt, and NuFilm-IR (Roly-1 -p-Methene (96%)). Attorney Mike McPhillips NOTION FOR ENTRY OF File No 96-117-CH EDWARD D WHIPPLE ond PATRICIA A WHIPPLE Husband ond Wife Plaintiffs. This dime is a YMCA informaltonal event. Please call the YMCA for a reservation al 945-4574. She’s our Bingo Queen! Lave, Refreshments will tie served front her family. DAVID J. EASTLUND ond MARCIA EASTLUND Hgsbond ond WHe Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE t YOU NG5 AAA Attorney for Plo.ntiH Hoshngs Ml 49058 (6|6) 945 3495 NOW COMES PIO.nt.Hv Edward D Wh.ppl. ond For Seniors You've managed your life and career very effectively. You're a success. Now it's time to plan your estate. You didn't work turd and save your money just to turn half of it over to the government. In support. PlomtiHs say March 7. 1996 Morch 14. 1996 ond March 21 1996 wnvxe pursuant to MCR Maintaining control is the key to a successful estate plan. Would you like to avoid probate and reduce estate taxes? Has e you nude plans to presene your estate and simplify the distribution to your heirs? Have you considered a living trust? Come join us for a free informative seminar and leam strategies to effectively manage your estate. • th ing trusts • Avoiding conservatorship • Advanced estate planning strategies 5. DotouIts ware sarvad on Defendants along •n yheir complo.nt ond granted in the proposed 1 This motion is brought pursuant to MCR 2.603. Doled Apr.l 26 1996 SIEGEL HUDSON GEE t YOUNGSMA Attorney lor PlotnhH ■UtlHFSS AOCTESS Hostings Ml 49058 (616)945 3495 The Michigan Department of Transportation hereby provides notice to the public, and property owners adjacent to stale high­ ways. of the 1996 Herbicide Application Program for roadside right-o'-way within Allegan. Barry. Berrien. Branch, Calhoun. Cass. Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and Van Buren Counties. (5 16) • Probate costs and how to avoid them • Joint tenancy^ problems Date: Wednesday, May 15 Time: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Location: County Seat Barb Pietrangelo, LUTCF Hastings, MI Call 945-4644 for a reservation. A surfactant, Citry-Phis or X-77 (alkylarylpolyoxenthyiene. Glycols. Free Fatty Acids, and tsopropanol) will be used with all applications. A dnft control agent. 41-A (Polyacrylamide and Polysacchande) or More (polyvinyl Polymer) will also be used as needed in all spraying operations. LOCATIONS All guardrail sections on state highways (I. US and M Routes) in Allegan. Bcmen. Branch. Calhoun. Cass. Kalamazoo. St. Joseph, and Van Buren Counties. Application will be made between May 6.1996 and June 28.1996. Shoulder spray will be applied to BL 1-94 into Benton Harbor, and L’S-31 (new road) in Bcmen County: 1-69 in Branch and Calhoun Counties. Application will be made between July I and August 2.1996 Brush spray will be applied to selected location on 1-196 in Allegan, and Van Buren Counties: 1-94 in Berrien. Van Buren. Kalamazoo. Calhoun Counties: 1-69 in Branch, and Calhoun Counties M-66 in Calhoun County, and L’S-131 and M-222 in Allegan and Kalamazoo Counties All applications will be made by certified applicators employed by the Department of Transportation For further information contact: John Cape. Resource Specialist Michigan Department of Transportation 1501 E Kilgore Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49001 Phone (616)337-3914 This notice is published per Regulation 637 Act 171. Public Acts of 1976. as amended. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2. 1996 Sheriff urges safety during prom/graduation time Graduation is a time for gcxxlbvcs and new beginnings. Barry County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer doesn't want to be remembered for endings and permanent goodbyes. "I know how this time of year fosters a par­ ly atmosphere among graduating seniors.” says lhe sheriff, "but wc also have to be responsible — both as young adults and parents ” The sheriff urges young people to avoid the temptation of nuking alcohol part oi their rite of passage at this time of year. He also en­ courages adults to not supply alcohol at graduation parties. "The plain truth is that if you drink and dove in Michigan — you could be arrested, at the very least In the worst case, you could end up killing someone else or yourself — it’s just not worth the risk.” Michigan's drunk driving laws arc among the toughest in the nation, according to Sheriff DeBoer, and being a youthful offender won't get anyone off any easier. Also, there are severe penalties for the parent or other person who supplies the alcohol. In a message directed to young people. DeBoer says. “You're just beginning to realize what true independence feels like — now's the time to show that independence and refuse to give in to peer pressure from those who would encourage you to consume alcohol or other drugs.” “Let this be a time of celebration — a time that you’ll remember with fondness for lhe rest of your life — not a time of tragedy that you'll regret the rest of your life. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CEDAR CREEK B1MLE. Cedar Creek Rd . II mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00a m . Wor shtpll 00 a m . Evening Service al 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 on p.m ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hawings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnwn Vicar Phone 623 2050 I Detain) after 6 p m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Max* 1000 a m - 1928 Book >>f Common Prayer PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHLRCH. 2601 Lacey Ruud. Dowling Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght |6I6> 758-3021 church plume. <6161 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9.30 a .n . Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Prayer Tunc 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHLRCH. Corner State Rd and Bollwood St.. Res Daniel Graybill. Scnux Pastor. Rev Ihxiaid Hrail Associate Pastor Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 Morn­ ing Worship. 6 00 p m Evening activNie* Wednesday — 7 p.m — share gnups in various homes. Contast church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study at the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367 -4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sundav. 9 00 am. Rev Ken Vaught. 1100 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per sonal Financial Freedom Founda tMWsal IXctnncs of Earth. The Minor Pn^ihcts Calling God's Peo­ ple Back To Gnl. Building Losing Rclatnmships with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mimdavs 6 30-8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 pm at 154 E Braodway. Woodland il-aubwgh residence I and Wednes­ day. 5 15 pm at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each tiKMrth 8 00 a m . freewill offering You are ms iicd and welcome INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. (mailing address - 165. Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting al Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer o( Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services ■ 9:3C am. Bible School. 10:30 am. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location — 623-3110. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teem and Children ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fucher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a m and 11:15 am. Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Ciab Grove Road Pa4or Ben Her nng. 9 30 a m Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 6 00 p.m. at the church Bring sack lunch QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II am.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigar 948-8004 Kevin Shockey. Semoi Pastor James R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m . Classes for all ages; 11 00 am. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Chibs. 7 00 p.m.. Teem in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free H.xnc Bible Study, please call for more details. ST. CYRIL AND METHODR b CATHOLIC CHLRCH. 150 131*1 Ave.. Wayland. Ml 490.38 (3/4 mile west of Patierson Rd ) Sunday Mass 9 30 a m . Commu tuon Services. Mon . Wed . Fn at 900 a.m. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E. Bond St t Hasting* Church of God building i. 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer bixik used at ail services. For more infor­ mation call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick al 948-2101 St Andrew's is a pan of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHLRCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of Si Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pmior Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader■tuptrrcm. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WRf N FUNHAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HAST1HUS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■■Prescriptions" — 11B S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan HOPE UNITED METHOD1ST CHURCH. M-37 vxith al M 79 Lawrence Hublcy. pastor, phone 945 3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun day morning: 9:30 a m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m Wednesday THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A A melt. Pastor Church office phone 94 8 2 549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10 45 a m. Sunday children s church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 am Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednes day 6 30 pm also Nursery available lor all services Bring the whole family HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Rond. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or firn grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bibb Qua (ages 8-12); Youth Mimsincor Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19) Adult Bible Srudv - No brc limits GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pavior Phone 945-9414 Sunday. May 5 - 8 00 and 10 45 a m Holy Commumon. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). 6:00 Youth Group Thursday. May 2 — 7:00 Adven turers. 8:00 AA Saturday, May 4 - 8:00 NA Monday. May 6 7:00 WELCA Coodinating Coun­ cil; 7:00 Komoma4. 7 00. Brothers of Grace Tuesday. May 7 - 7:00 Stewardship Council. Shepherd Com. Wednesday. May 8 — 1000 Word Watchers FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. D C.E Becky Oexlcr. Pro­ gram/Youth Director Thursday. May 2 — 3 00 p m Cadctte Choir. 3:30 p.m Handchime rehearsal. 7:00 pm Church Life. Friday. May 3 - 7 00 p m Giri Scout Lock In Sunday. May 5 - 9 30 am and 11 00 a m Morning Wor­ ship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM FMi Nunery is pro­ vided during both Services 9 30 a m Church School for all ages. 10:30 am ""Coffee Hour” • Din­ ing room. II 20 am Children's Church. 5 00 pm Senior High PYF (Slick paper activity). 600 p.m Confirmation Class Dining room. 7 00 pm New Members Class al the Manse Monday. May 6 — 900 a m Staff meets for prayer. 6:00 p m Mother-Daughter Ban quet (Reservations required) Tues­ day . May 7 — 9 30 a m. Lydia Cir­ cle (<8) • Church Lounge. 6:30 p.m Hastings Jaycees - Hall. Wednesday. May 8 — 6:00 p.m. Children's choir. 7:00 p.m. Bed­ time Stories, 7:00 p m Chancel Choir GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly lhe Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services —9:45 am. Bible Classes for all ages. 1040 am Morning Worship Thursday 7 30 pm Prayer and Bi Ne Study - Sharing your Faith. 5 30 p m youth meeting with Youth with a Message" 945-9224. 6 30 pm Bible study for all HASTINGS FIRST UN11ED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford w Coe. Pavicx Margaret Holfenbcck. Director of Christian EducaiKin Craig Super! Musk Coxdinal.tr and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building »nh elevator lo all floors Broadcavt of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10.30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10.30 a m . Wixship 11 00 a m — with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS Farm ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 p m . Adult Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6 45 pm. Firs! Wednevdav of month is Game Night for all ages THURSDAYS — Children's Choir 4 00 p m . Youth Handbells 4 30 p m . Adult Handbell Choir 6.30 p m . Chancel Choir 7 30 p m Thursday . May 2 - National Day of Prayer Sarur day. May 4 - Love. Inc Volunteer Appreciation Breaklasl 900 am |BerthaJ. Brookmeyer j HASTINGS - Betha J. Brookmeyer, age 72, of Hastings, passed away on April 23, 1996 at her residence. She was bom on July 17, 1923 in Hasiings, lhe daughter of John S. and Freida (Robinson) Bechtel. She graduated from Hasiings High School in 1941. She then entered lhe United Slates Navy, WAVE Division. She served there from 1941 lo 1945. Mrs. Brookmeyer married John F. Brook­ meyer on December 29, 1944. She worked for JC Penney in Hastings, and Tendercare in Hastings and in 1933 she retired from Tendercare after 16 years. She loved the outdoors including gardening and cross country skiing. Mrs. Brookmeyer is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Pat) Potter of Rapids River, Mrs. Jay (Joanne) Wilbur of Hastings, and Mrs. Wayne (Jackie) McClelland of Hast­ ings; one son. John (Mary) Brookmeyer of Hastings; eight grandchildren, seven great­ grandchildren; sister, Wanda Lester of Bedford; brother, John Bechtel of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Brookmeyer in 1966 and daughter Nancy. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 26,1996 atGirrbachFunettl Home ofHastings with Military Honors by American Legion Post 45 of Hastings, and Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Interment was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Madonna A. Hilley EAST LANSING - Madonna A. Hilley. age 72, of East Lansing, passed away Thursday. April 25, 1996 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born September 17, 1923 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Edward and Pearl (McLeod) Eldridge. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School and was employed by Hastings Manu­ facturing Company, and General Motors in Lansing for 37 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Moose Lodge. She is survived by four sons, Terry Hilley of Clarksville, Tom Hilley of Ventura, California, Jack Hilley of Fl Lauderdale, Florida, John Hilley of Sl Johns; one daughter, Linda Hilley of Lansing; one daughter-in-law, Margaret Look of Okemos; 16 grandchildren; three sisters, Marie Wickham of Hastings, Madeline Beuhler of Freeport, Margaret Gender of Beld­ ing; two brothers, LaVernc Eldridge of Lake Odessa, Lawrence Eldridge of Lake Odessa; her dear friend, Leon Cole of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services were held Saturday, April 27, 1996 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. ______ Franca W. Shoemaker______ | LAKE ODESSA - Frances W. Shoemaker, age 97, of Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday, April 27, 1996 at her residence. She was born January 17,1899 in Greenvil­ le, Pennsylvania the daughter of John and Nellie (Hooper) Rose. She attended Grandville Schools and married Leslie Shoemaker in 1917 in Grandvil­ le. He preceded her in death July 21, 1979. They moved to Ionia County in 1936 and into Lake Odessa 1945. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, the Lake­ side Grange and Blue Star Mothers. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Madellon; and two brothers, Charles and Alonzo Rose. She is survived by her children, Norma (Thomas) O'Mara of Ionia, Arnold (Elaine) Shoemaker of Lake City, Donald (Mary) Shoe­ maker of Lake Odessa, Dale (Eileen) Shoe­ maker of Sparta, Lorraine (Wendell) Scheldt of Ionia, Barbara (Merle) Ockerman of Rockford, Marlene (Robot) McKinney of Lake Odessa; 30 grandchildren; 67 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Laura Rose of Oklahoma City; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, April 30, 1996 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Burial was in Grandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands or Central United Methodist Church. Dewey D. Dull G ledis De Vine DELTON - Mrs. Gledis DeVine, age 52, of Delton, passed away at Borgess Medical Hospital. She was born on July 10, 1943 in Thacker, West Virginia, the daughter of Homer Johnny and Lonnie (Rowe) Burton. She married William DeVine on July 4, 1960 and was a homemaker. She had lived in the Delton area since 1953. Mrs. DeVine enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, cooking, and making bead ornaments She was preceded tn death by her father, one sister; two brothers, and infant grandson. She is survived by her husband, Bill DeVine; two daughters, Sally Ann (Al) DeKoster of Plainwell, Linda Lou De Vine (Scon Parks) of Banfield; her mother, Lonnie Kingsbury of Delton; three brothers, Kenneth Burton of Lacey, Ray Burton and Danny Burton both of Delton; many nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 30, 1996 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Interment took place in Cedar Creek Cemetery. |Lite D. Astleford | FREEPORT - Lile D. Astleford, age 84. of Freeport, passed away Sunday, April 28,1996 at the Luther Home. He was born on April 18, 1912 at Phoenix, Nebraska, the son of Walter E. and Jessie (Bellinger) Astleford. He was raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Mecosta and attended Cement Block School in Mecosta. He was mamed to Regina L. Brown on September 14, W36 at Big Rapids. He was a Welder and was a fanner most of his life. He enjoyed gardening, growing fruit trees, welding and inventing. He was preceded tn death by a sister, Ople Murdock of California; one great grandson, Matthew Denniston. Mr. Astleford is survived by his wife, Regina L. Astleford; two sons, Bert A. (Thieannia) Astleford of Linton, Indiana, Daniel D. (Catherine) Astleford of Jackson; one daught­ er, M. Louise Denniston of Kentwood; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; one brother, Claude Astleford of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held Wednesday. May 1,1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Father Ray Bruck officiating. Interment was in Mt Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Luther Home. Edward C. Nash ALTO - Edward C. Nash, age 74, of Alto, passed away Thursday, April 25,1996 at home. He was born on September 13, 1921 at Crys­ tal Falls, the son of Lorenzo James and Ethel (Kingman) Nash. He was raised in Crystal Falls and attended Crystal Falls High School. He was married to Lots Kathryn Thompson on February 14, 1942 at Napoleon, Ohio. He was employed at Middleville Engineer­ ing, Electro Chemical of Middleville and Holi­ day Inn. He was a Veteran of World War IL serving with the United Slates Army Air Force. Ed was an outdoors enthusiast, enjoyed fishing, ice fishing, duck hunting, deer hunting, and golf­ ing. He was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Most of all he enjoyed reading the Bible and attending Church services. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Nash. Mr. Nash is survived by his wife, Lois K. Nash; rwo sons, Charles E (Sharon) Nash of California, James A. (Ana) Nash of Branch; two daughters, Barbara (Jim) Bosma of Traverse City, Ruth (Thomas) Dudley of Minnesota; nine grandchildren; ten great 8indchildren; one brother, Robert Nash of reen Valley, Arizona; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27, 1996 at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jeffrey Lee and Reverend Frederick Stucki officiating. Interment was in Bowne Center Cemetery, Alto. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Christ Life Ministry. Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. NASHVILLE - Dewey D. Dull, age 83. of Nashville, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at his residence. He was bom on August 27,1912 in Nashvil­ le, the son of Silas Beal and Minnie (Borror) Dull. Mr. Dull attended Nashville country schools and was a World War II veteran serving la Germany and the Military Police. He married Dorotha Callihan on June 21. 1947 in Grand Rapids. He was Sexton at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville for twenty-eight years, fanned and was a carpenter. Mr. Dull was a lifetime member of the Trap­ pers Association and enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, trapping and being with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Dorotha; step­ children, Duane (Judy) Hoffman of Lake Odes­ sa, Roy (Pat) Hoffman of Nashville. Patricia (Robert) Webb of Hastings, Marvin (Lura Mae) Hoffman of Huntsville, Arkansas, Ronald (Penny) Hoffman of Caledonia; eigh­ teen step-grandchildren; twenty-five step great-grandchildren; sisters. Olive Sears of Nashville, Myrtle Mapes of Bellevue, Dorii Martens of Battle Creek, Lavonna Majeski <i Shelbyville, Cecil Anderson of Nashville; brother Hubert Dull of Nashville; also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers. Guy Dull and Loring Dull; step-grandson, Greg Bumford. „ Funeral services were held Friday, April 2& 1996 at the Maple Valley Chapel with Reverend Norman Herron officiating. Interment was at Floral Lawn Cemetirjj Battle Creek with full Military honors. Memorial contributions may be made ifr Commission on Aging or the Bany Comraunw ty Hospice. I____________ Paul Van Duine GUN LAKE - Paul Van Duine passed awa peacefully Thursday, April 18, 1996 in Rod ito, Mexico. Paul was a long time resident cl lhe Gu Lake area. A local entrepreneur and Merehn Sea Captain. Paul is survived by a daughter. Lori Lintti Wayland; two granddaughters, Heathrr Alto of San Diego, and Ashley Lintz of Wayiaa two sons. Bill of Naples, Florida, and Don < Ann Arbor. SUNFI&i/-hAEil’j&’iailey, age ^9. passed away Saturday, April 27,1996 at Spar­ row Hospital in Lansing. She was bom June 25.1936 in Saranac, thj». daughter of Vernard H. and Lillian L (Pemper^, ton) Miller. j She married Carl Thomas Bailey on Augmi 1. 1952. She was formerly employed at Universal* Leigh Products in Saranac. > Mrs. Bailey enjoyed arts and crafts anft enjoyed crocheting. She was preceded in death by both her parents; a son. Private James Bailey; foqp sisters. Ginger, Dorothy, Jerry, and Mazie,, She is survived by her husband. Can Thomas Bailey; three daughters, Lillian U, (Thomas Jr.) Sutliff of Lake Odessa, Carta J. (Alberto) Santanna of Florida, and Barbie A. (George) Sutliff of Ionia; one son, Vernard A (Malissa) Bailey of Lake Odessa; thinaA grandchildren; one sister, Marcella Wells A Lake Odessa; many nieces and nephews. W Funeral services were held Wednesday, Maw 1, 1996 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes Fisher Chapel of Sunfield, with the Revered! Brian Allbright of the Woodbury UnitdB Brethren Church officiating. " Interment will take place in the SunfieS Cemetery. j Francena A. Thompson j HASTINGS - Mrs. Francena A. Thompson, age 83, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, April 25, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Thompson was born on February 20. 1913 at Hastings Township, Bany County, thd daughter of Carroll W. & Ethel (Murdock) Cutler. ]_ She was raised in Hastings Township add attended the Pratt Country School and graduated from Hastings High School in the early 1930’s. She was married to Ralph T. DeMotl in the middle 1940’s and he preceded her in death December 25,1971. She was then married to R. Gordon Thompson on August 3, 1x75 and he preceded her in death on November 27, 1989? She had lived at her present address on South Wall Lake Road since 1975. •* Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker. She was a member of McCallum Unital Brethren in Christ Church, member Women’i Missionary Fellowship of the Church, membe Hendershot Ladies Aid Society, 4-H leader Sunday School Teacher and a Red Croat Num during World War II. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jason Rein on December 26, 1994. ’«« She is survived by son A wife, Ken A Pam1 DeMott of Hastings, son, Ted DeMotl of Ha** ings; daughter A husband, Glenna Jean AQ Roger Pashby of Kalamazoo; eight grandchO*' dren; one great grandchild; brother A wifltj DeWitt A Ruth Cutler of Battle Creett brothers-in-law, Vern DeMott of Hasting^’ Gordon Kenyon of Hastings; one nephew: special friend, Leo Lyon of Delton. Funeral Services were held Monday, April1 29,1996 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hasting!: with Reverend Gerald W. GallawatJ officiating. . 1 Burial was at the Cedar Creek Cemetery? Memorial contributions may be made tr American Lung Association or Camp Michawana, 5780 Head Lake Road, Dello*■ Michigan. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... ' Warrens to observe 50th anniversary Wasolaskus-Thayer plan Sept. 14 wedding ; Philip and Kay Warren of Lainsburg were Hurried on May 4. 1946 in Lansing. They ^ill celebrate by having a family dinner on May 4th at the Sheraton Hotel in Lansing. The couple have two children and two grandchildren. ,, Philip grew up in Hastings and attended £hool here. * Kay worked for lhe State of Michigan. Philip worked as branch manager of Purity Cylinder Gases Both are retired now. Miss Landstra of Grand Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. (Gerry) Richard Thayer of Bellevue are pleased to announce lhe engagement of their children, Cara Wasolaskus and Bradley Thayer, both of Dowling. Cara is a 1993 graduate of Grandville High School and is currently attending Kellogg Community College for her engineering degree. Bradley is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School. Cara is employed at Regional Medical Laboratories. Bradley is employed al Union Pump Company, both located in Battle Creek. The couple are planning a Septembr 14 wedding at Free Methodisi Church in Hastings. I Dolores Hall to mark 80 years Dolores Hall will celebrate her 80th birth­ day Saturday. May 11 with a family dinner followed by an open house from 3-5 at the Hope United Methodist Church. 2920 S. Bed­ ford Road Friends and relatives are invited to help celebrate by attending the open house or by sending a card to 212 W. Marshall Street. No gifts please. Sinclair-Case to marry May 18 4,Mr. and Mrs. John Sinclair and Mr. Kenppth Case and LouAnn Case would like to an­ nounce the engagement of their children. Tara Shane Sinclair to Lenny Allen Case. The hapgy couple will be married May 18. b. Reese-Dayton £ to wed June 8 Charles Carl Reese Jr. and Jacqueline Ann Dayton would like to announce their engagerwent. They are planning a June 8. 1996 wedding. b- BOY, Richard Jr and Celeste Cook-Kirsch of Hprbor Beach. Ml. welcomed their first child iBto the world. A boy. weighing 8 lbs . 7 ozs. apd 21 inches long He was bom at Huron Memorial Hospital. Bad Axe. MI. April 10. 1996 at 2:50 a m He was named Griffith hfcaly Cook-Kirsch. .Proud grandparents are Ronald and Sarah (£andy) Cook of Dowling and Richard Sr. and Linda Kirsch of Harbor Beach. Ml. Marilyn Oaks tells me that very pretty black Newfoundland also walked the entire six miles. Mike Call and his girlfriend were the first to check in after the six-mile walk, and Mar­ ilyn said they jogged rather than walked. A few people took the three mile walk route, but most of the walkers went the longer route. Marilyn Oaks and Michael and Mary Oaks did the three-mile stint. Also Gretchen Slater and her daughters. Beverly McClin­ tock and three daughters and Karen Ona and her kids, finished the walk. Doug MacKenzie. the younger, flew in over the weekend after attending a robotics seminar in Minneapolis. He and his wife. Karen, looked al houses in the Grand Rapids area Saturday, as he soon will finish a doc­ torate degree in robotics he has been working on at Georgia Tech for a few years. He flew back to the Atlanta area Sunday afternoon. Anabcl Enz Ludwig who lives in St. Joseph. III., spent the weekend with her mother. Orpha Enz. She had come lo Michi­ gan to attend the memorial service for her cousin. Rolland Munson, in Battle Creek on Friday. Munson was Orpha’r nephew. The Living Stones, a youth mime and puppet group at Lakewood United Methodist Church, will sponsor a rummage sale Satur­ day. May 4. at lhe church. As of last week­ end. lhe breezeway and a room were full of goods lo be sold, but it is expected that much more will be gathered up this week. Proceeds will go toward the Living Stones summer mission trip expenses. The same group also plan to hold a lasagna. sa'ad bar. bread, drinks and dessert dinner and program Sunday. May 19. Reservations will be needed for the dinner, which will be served al 6 p.m. They can he secured by calling the church any weekday morning al 367-4800. Several churches arc planning mother­ daughter or mother-child banquets during the next few weeks. 1 will try to cover most of them. When the Woodland Township Board met last week. Bill Johnson, a candidate for Barry County sheriff, was a guest. He spoke briefly and handed out some campaign mate­ rial. Also speaking was a lady who repre- Raymond Hause Sr. to mark 80 years surgery sometime this week. The hollyhocks that will be sold by the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society at the Depot May 10 and 11 have arrived. These plants may bloom this year, but because Jan Smith of Lake Odessa spoke to the Woodland Lions Club about work being done at John Ball Zoo scnled a group wanting permission to export solid waste from Barry County spoke for a minute. Supervisor Doug MacKenzie told her the board had decided not to act on that proposal until they had information from a study that has not been completed by another group. Betty Bcgcrow reported for the Lakewood Community Ambulance group that they had new tires on the main unit and had been on a few mutual aid runs during the month. Tom Clark reported for the fire department that they had made seven responses to calls during the report period. Five of these runs were for grass or field fires, one was a light­ ning strike and one was a first responder call. He reported that tornado sirens all over Barry County will be tested on the first Sat­ urday of each month. April through Septem­ ber. Clark also reported that the Townehousc chicken barbecue had been a success and the fire department had benefited financially. The board decided to appoint a citizens committee to help plan a veterans’ memorial that will be built at the Woodland cemetery soon. Anyone who w’ould like to serve on this committee should contact cither Dou­ glas MacKenzie or Clerk Cheryl Allen at the township office or their homes right away. An informational meeting on costs of the proposed (requested by residents) Donna Road area road improvement project will be held in the Township meeting room at 7 p.m. Monday. May 13. Anyone interested in getting this project planned and budgeted should attend. Kilpatrick United Brethren Missionary Society’s dinner this month will be Wednesday. May 8. at noon. Marie Fischer and Frieda McCurdy will be hostesses. They plan a beef and pork roast menu. This meal is served for a free-will offering. they are perennials, they may not bloom un­ til the second year. All of those sold last year should bloom this summer. They are the * ‘Old Farm Yard" strain and come in mixed colors, colors. John Waite came to the Woodland library last Thursday and helped file all the Cathy Arnott material she has donated to lhe li­ brary. Harold Stannard and his friend from Cali­ fornia. Jim Muchl. arrived at the Stannards* Woodland home Friday afternoon in a rented truck loaded with some of the Stannards* personal property. They had truck trouble in Miami, Okla., and the truck rental company bad to send out a new battery before they could continue on to Michigan. Mrs. Stannard and Mrs. Muehl drove a car and slopped in Little Rock. Ark., to visit with Nell’s brother. Jim Matthews on lhe way and arrived in Woodland Friday evening. Friday afternoon and Saturday morning Gabc. Matthew and Lucas Steward and Scott and Malt Hostetler helped unload lhe truck. After lhe truck was unloaded, a tire went fiat, and Stannard was waiting for lhe truck com­ pany to arrange for a lire change before re­ turning the truck. The entire crew of five boys, both lhe Stannards and Jim and Barbara Muchl had lunch at Woodland Townehousc. I dropped in There will be an open house and card shower for Raymond Hause Sr. on May 4 from 2-4 p.m. at 2700 Tanner Lake Rd . Hasiings. Your presence is dl that's needed or if you can’t come please send a card. Hastings Spring Fling Weekend Community wide Garage Sale Your garage sale aas will be placed around a map in the Reminder pub­ lished on Tuesday May 14. 1996. You must place your ad and pick up your FREE Garage Sale sign by Friday. May loth. How To Avoid Penalties In Managing Your Lump Sum Distribution IM BAD NEWS: iMOOKWS: Learn How Some Little Known, Yet Simple Techniques Can Save You THOUSANDS in Needless Taxes Whether You’re Retired or About To Retire Your Attendance At This Seminar Is a Must Tuesday May 7,1996 • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Desserts and Refreshments RN’s 3 -11 BOY, Jarrod Tyler Hammond, bom April 16. 1996 in Watertown. N.Y. Parents are Corey and Julie Hammond Jarrod weighed 10 pounds and 6 ounces and was 22 inches long. Grandparents are Albert and Sylvia Nelson of Puyallup. WA.. Bob and Patty Corkwell of Middleville and William Hammond of On­ tario. Canada. for a late breakfast before opening the library at I p.m . ran into them and joined them for the meal Doug Stowell recently won a contest sponsored by Anderson Window Company through True Value Village Lumber and Hardware in Lake Odessa. The prize was a inp to Washington. D. C. for Doug and his wife. Susie. They were gone four days late in March and flew both ways. Susie said Doug was especially interested in the Viet­ nam Memorial and they spent a lot of time at it. Rumor has it that the Crop Walk in Lake Odessa Saturday was a success. Father Tom Boufford's dog. Bingo, walked and again earned more in pledges than his master George Schaibly got home from his win­ ter quarters in North Fort Myers. Fla., where he had spent four and half months. His son. Duane, flew down and helped him drive home. Richard Brodbcck is in Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he will have by-pass । Lewis-Cheeseman plan to wed June 15 * Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lewis of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Audra Lewis to Dale Cheeseman. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Cheeseman of Lowell and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Snyder of Hastings. Audra is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1995 graduate of Ferrari’s School of Cosmetology in Battle Creek. She is employed at Mary's Hair and Nails in Hastings. - Date is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School Jiad is employed at Sabre Manufactur­ ing in Hasiings. • A June IS. 1996 wedding is planned at Charlton Park Church The new biography of General Douglas MacArthur. called “Old Soldiers Never Die.” written by Geoffrey Perret, has arrived at the library. That is the only book new to the li­ brary this week. I expect certain history buffs will be grabbing it up as soon as I can gel it carded. Shirley Kilmer sent me a list of the Woodland School alumni whose letters of invitation to lhe banquet May 18 have been returned. They are Larry E. Allen of the 1962 class; Omar Barnum of the 1929 class; Dorothy Beardsley Mitchell. ’34; Robert Brisbin. '48; Leo and Mildred Dull. ’25; Jean Englcrth; Jack Hilley. '42; Ted Kcarly; Ed­ win A. Loop. ’13; Dorothy McLeod Cole­ man. '26; Marlene Morgan Blomberg. '55; Irene Sawdy Norris. 52; Edward Trask, '58. and Ruby Ulrey Porter. '41. If you have information about or a current address for any of these people, give Shirley a call at 367-4031. The Woodland Lions Club was visited last week by Jan Smith of Lake Odessa. She was accompanied by her husband. Lawrence (Lon) Smith. There were 15 members and guests at the meeting. Jan is a zookeeper who works at John Ball Park Zoo in Grand Rapids. Before coming to Michigan, she worked for more than eight years at the Los Angeles Zoo at Griffith Park. She has been involved in all phases of animal care for most animals except snakes and other reptiles. Smith showed slides of some animals at the John Ball Zoo. Many of the slides were of baby animals. She stressed that all the an­ imals in the zoo arc wild animals and that the zoo administration tries to keep them that way. Smith said she was one of he first two women to actually work with the animals in the Los Angeles zoo and she started as a stu­ dent volunteer in 1972. The speaker said she has written a recently published handbook for keepers of North American otters which has been distributed at and is being sold to other zoos. During their business meeting, the 13 Li­ ons present discussed White Cane Day which will be Friday and Saturday. May 3 and 4. Members will sell white canes at the Wood­ land branch of Ionia County National Bank, at the Woodland Post Office, at A and L Quik Stop and lhe Crystal Flash at the junc­ tion of M-66. M-43 and M-50. All white cane proceeds go to Lions Clubs projects for the blind. We are looking for Registered Nurses with leader­ ship skills to work in our 138 bed county medical care facility full or part-time. New graduates are welcome with individualized orientation available. Wages based on experience. We offer health Insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages Send resume to: Karen Marr. RN. DON Thomappie Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Ml 49058-9171 EOE 'Qidrnapple £Manor County Seat, 128 S. Jefferson — Hastings HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN... • • • • How How How How to to to to take money out of your IRA before 59‘A without penalty. avoid the new 20% withholding rule. avoid the 50% error rate on IRA rollovers. avoid problems of distributions from stock savings plans. Your Seminar Sponsor: Edward Jones speaker Mark D. Christensen, Investment Representative, is familiar with the retirement plans of many local cor-par/es. He specializes in retirement planning and IRA rollovers. Edward Jones focuses on helping individuals build financial security and progress toward their investment goals. SEATING IS LIMITED. SO CALL NOW: (616) 945-3553 (800) 288-5220 Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2. 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THtS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Defouh hot been mod* <n th* condition* of o mortgoge debt mod* by John J Dovt» ond Down L. Batiett-Dovi*. hutbond and wife (original mortgagors) to Tower S*rvk* Cor­ poration. a Indiana Corporation Mortgage* dated August 14. 1966 and recorded on August IS. 1966 in Liber 438 on pog* 392 Barry County Records Michigan ond wot assigned by mesne assignments to BoncPIus Mortgoge Corporation os assignee by on assignment doted October 31 1987 which was recorded on Novembs* 16 1987 in Libor 459 on Pog* 558 Barry County Records on which mortgoge th*r* is claimed to b* du* at the dot* hereof th* sum of Fifty On* Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Nine and 12 100 dollars (551.939,12). including interest ol 9 500*. per annum Under the power ol sal* contained in said mor­ tgog* ond th* statut* in such cos* mod* ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgog* will b* foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or some port of them, at public vendue, at th* Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 100pm o'clock, on Thursday Jun*6 1996 Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE Barry County. Michigan ond ore described os Th* North 660 feet ol th* West 1/2 ol th* Nor­ thwest 1 4 section 8. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. The redemption period shall b* 12 month(s) from the date ol such sole Dated April 25. 1996 BoncPIus Mortgoge Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642 4202 Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorneys for BoncPIus Mortgoge Corporation 30300 Telegraph Suit* 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File *96041 m (5/23) State of MkMgen tai the Circuft Court for th* County of Barry Hon. Jam**. H. Flatter ORDER TO ANSWER BY PUBLICATION File No 96 257 DO RYAN J BATES Plaintiff SHANNA E BATES. DENNIS F McNALLY (P26745) Attorney lor Plaintiff P.O Box 356 Schoolcraft Ml 49067 (616) 679 4535 At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Court Room, in Hastings. Michigan, this Sth day ol April 1996. PRESENT HONORABLE JAMES H FISHER. Circuit Judge. TO: SHANNA E BATES. Defendant IT IS ORDERED 1. You are being sued by Plaintiff in this Court for divorce from the bonds of matrimony 2. You must file your answer or take such other action permitted by low in this Court at 220 W State Street. Hosting* Michigan 49058 on or before twenty eight (28) day* from th* dot* of lost publication II you fail to do so a Judgment may be entered ogointt you for th* relief demanded in th* Complaint filed in this cos*. 3. A copy of this Order shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks ond proof of publication shall be filed in this Court. James H. Fisher Circuit Judg* (5/2) NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY cat be reed evetY week *i TboNartipg* BANNER Default having been mode in the conditions o» n certain mortgage mode the 16th day ol July. 1993 executed by ERNEST D BONIFACE ol 225 S Grove. Delton Michigan 49046 os Mortgagor to CHRIS INMAN ol P.O. Box 114. Germlosk Michigan, os Mortgage* ond recorded in th* Ol lice ol th* Register ol Deeds lor Barry County. Michigan, on March 13. 1996 in Llb*r 654 ol mor tgager on Page 202. which mortgage there is claimed at th* date of this notice Eighteen Thou­ sand Two Hundred Sixty Five and 95/100 (518.265.95) Dollars lor principal and interest ond per diem interest Irom th* dot* ol March 18. 1996. at th* rate ol 10 00*. percent, no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover th* debt or any part of th* debt secured by soid mortgage and th* power ol sal* in sod mortgoge contained having become operative by reason of default Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. Moy 30th at 1:00 p.m. at East front door of th* Cour­ thouse ol th* City of Hastings. Michigan, that b* ing th* place lor holding the foreclosure sol** for th* County of Barry. th*r* will b* offered for sal* and sold lo th* highest bidder, of public auction ol venue. lor th* purpose ol satisfying th* amounts du* ond unpaid upon said mortgog*. together with interest thereon at (10.00%) percent per annum ond os otherwise specified in said mortgoge together with lhe legal costs ond charges for sole including th* attorney f*«s as provided by low in said mortgoge th* lands ond premises in sod mortgoge mentioned ond described os follows to wit: That part of lot 24. Village ol Delton, according to th* recorded plat th*r*of. described os: Com­ mencing at Northwest corner ol said Lot 24. thence Southeasterly along West line of said Lot 60 loot ♦or place ol beginning, thence Southeasterly along West lot I in* of said Lot 24. 120 feel. thence du* East to th* East lot I in* of said lot 24. thence North*asterfy along East Im* of soid lot to a point du* East of beginning. thence due West to ploc* of beginning ALSO: A parcel of land described os commenc­ ing at th* Southeast comer of tf«e following described premises, for a place of beginning, a parcel ol land in the Southeast one-quarter of Sec­ tion 6. Town 1 North. Rang* 9 West, described os a strip of land 166 feet in width, being 33 feet on the Easterly side ond 133 feet on the Westerly side of the center line of the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw railway a* formerly located ond across th* Northeast one-quarter of th* Southeast one-quarter of said Section 6. said strip being 528 feet in length, more or les*. measured along the center line of said main track in a Southerly direction from the center line ol Maple Street os laid out in the original plot of Delton, to a point which is 240 feet, more or les*. Northerly of the East line ol Grave Street, measured along the center line of said main frock, and being land conveyed in two deeds recorded in Liber 50. on Pogo 400 ond in Libor 57. on Pogo 62; thence Northeasterly along th* East line of said described promises 100 feet for a place of beginn­ ing; thence Northeasterly along th* East line of said described promises. 49 foot, thence Nor­ thwesterly, of right angles to the East line of said promises one hundred sixty six foot, mor* or less, to the West line of described promises, thence Southwesterly along the West line of said describ­ ed promises. 49 foot; thonco Southeasterly to ploc* of beginning. Subject to right of way for ex­ isting rood across Westerly end of said premises. Also granting a right of way for driveway purposes ond for ingress and ogres* to and from the parcel of land first above described, across the South 20 foot of the North 60 feet of said Lot 24. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 M.C.L. Section 600.3240 (1948) is six (6) months. Dated. April 23. 1996 SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA By: Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P4O393) 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 4«O58 (616)945-3495 (5/23) Part-Time Bookkeeping Department Clerk for weekends, job entails running computer reports, daily cash-out and filing. Apply in person at CM... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! Ann Landers Play hardball Dear Ann Landers: This is for those parents who signed themselves “Florida Dilemma" and need help getting their 29-year-dd daughter out of the bouse They should do what I did with my irresponsible, sloppy, disrespectful daughter, who. at age 26. was using my home as her private domain. I had a long talk with “Cora." I expressed my love for her but made it clear that it was time she took responsibility for herself I told her she had to find a place to slay within 90 days and offered to pay the security deposit on a new apartment. Cora did not take me senously. Two days after the deadline. I learned she hadn't even looked. I packed up her things, called her at work and told her she had better rent a room somewhere because I was chang­ ing the locks on the doors. She was stunned, but this time, she knew I meant it. Within three days, she found an apartment. That was two years ago. Today. Cora is self-supporting, attends college pan-time and is earning her degree. She is paying her own way. My solution may sound harsh, but it work­ ed. The reason “Florida's** daughter treats her parents so shabbily is because they allow it. Those parents need to get serious, designate a time limit and attach some hard penalties if their daughter doesn't shape up. — Been There, Done That and It Worked Dear Been There: It's good to hear from a reader who has a solution that worked. Thanks for lhe input. Your letter could serve as j blueprint for others. Sick adultery Dear Ann Landers: That letter from the widow who had an affair with a married man made me angry. Your answer. “Husbands who are satisfied at home arc less likely to roam." was insensitive and incorrect. I just ended a 35-year marriage to a man who had one affair after another. “Ned" would tell his mistress I was "cold" and bowneedy and deprived he was. He was a skirt­ chaser and a habitual liar. None of it was true. The problem was that women were his drug of choice. After years of dealing with the humiliation and anxiety. I finally said. "No more." Ned is 61 and currently involved with a 37-yearold woman -- married, of course. Believe me. Ann. 1 had heard all his excuses. He didn’t feel loved, we didn’t know each other well enough before we married. I was mentally unstable. Give me a break. I was fortunate and found a wonderful sup­ port group for people whose spouses commit adultery. 1 now realize that Ned's affairs had nothing to do with me. He was immature and constantly looking for ways to build up his LEGAL NOTICES Barry County Lumber rile NO. V6-I17-CH HON. GARY R. HOLMAN EDWARD D WHIPPLE ond PATRICIA A. WHIPPLE. Hutbond ond Wife. PlointWfs. l.«o Ct. Friday, May 3rd WIN: 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Official Ribbon Cutting at 11:00 a.m. Come and meet the staff Oval Garnet, 3-13cf. Oval London Blue Topaz. 2.33 ct. °val Amethyst 3.83 ct. Oval Opal NOBUA Men Watch VtXuvd.ai Sue Dove. Tom Dove. $?ooe Qeynoto Jkn Smngtor TO SERVICE ALL YOUR JEWELRY NEEDS. ♦ All Jewelry Repair done in our own on-premises Jewelry Repair and Manufacturing Studio by our Goldsmith. Refrest’rnen’s IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING ♦ Certified Gemologist on staff for appraisals and stone identification ♦ Fine Selection of Genuine Diamonds & Colored Gemstones. THOMAS A. DAVIS Jeweler • Gemologist • Goldsmith DAVID J. EASTLUND ond MARCIA EASTLUND. Husband ond Wife. Defendant*. Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE « YOUNGSMA Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broodway Hosting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 TO David J. Eottiund Maroa Eattlund Defaults of the above listed Defendants having been entered on April 22. 1996. for failure to ap­ pear in th* above-stated cause, notice i« hereby given that Wednesday May 29. 1996. at 8:15 a.m. t* the date and timo set for hearing on entry of default judgement against said Defendants in favor of Plaintiff* Edward D. Whipple ond Patricia A. Whipple quieting title to certain property described ond in th*ir Complaint. Said hearing shall take place in th* Circuit Courtroom for Barry County at 220 W*»t State Street. Hostings. Michigan. Dated April 26. 1996 Respectfully submitted. SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 Youngsma By Robert J Longstreet Attorney by Plaintiff BUSINESS ADDRESS 607 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (5/16) 136 East State Street East of JCPenney 948-9884 Hastings, Ml OPES: T-W.Th 1J0-530; F 9JM; Sil WO-5 April 10. 1996 Meeting called to order at 7 00 p.m. All board members and several guests present Amendment of Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan adopted Approved placing fir* millage renewal proposal on August Primary ballot Approved gravel protects accord.ng to April 1996 road tour Approved purchase of new voting equipment Bill* approved for payment os presented Meeting adjourned at 8 30 p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk (5/2) ego. I have learned, through my support group, that repeated adultery is a form of sex­ ual addiction Now that I am free of what I realize was a dreadful, marriage. 1 feel as if a huge burden has been lifted from my shoulders. I no longer wonder if the younger women I meet at civic and social functions are sleeping with my hus­ band. I have my self-respect back. - Free and Content in N.Y. Dear Free and Content: I'm glad you were able to free yourself from what sounds like a terrible marriage. Not all women are so for­ tunate. Often there are serious obstacles, such as family situations, religious complications, money problems, etc. It sounds as though the support group was your turning point. I'm applauding from the sidelines. Good luck to you. Ghost in church Dear Ann Landers: Twenty years ago. my husband had an affair with a file clerk in his office. They were both fired because of it. During the affair. "Tom" covered his tracks beautifully. He was always at home on time and took no chances that I would find out. He was. however, moody, depressed and tyran­ nical to me and our children. Tom got another job. and wc moved 500 miles away. He continued to make “business trips" to our former hometown, until 1 got sick of it and issued an ultimatum. Although the trips stopped, he was still cold and withdrawn. I put up with it because our sons were about to enter college and I had been exit of lhe working world for 15 years. Eventually, we patched up our marriage and our lives seemed to be going smoothly Now. after 20 years, this woman has reap­ peared. She sits directly in front of us at church every Sunday. My husband is 75. and I am 65. This woman is in her mid-50s. I become infuriated every Sunday just looking at her and get very little out of the service. My husband seems unconcerned. 1 feel like telling the world about this tramp who tried to wreck my mar nage. 1 need some advice. Ann. - Boiling in the Midwest Dear Boiling: Simmer down, and get a grip. "Telling the world about the tramp" would accomplish nothing except embarrass your husband The tramp would probably love it. Since your major annoyance seems io be sming behind her in church, my advice is to poke around on Sunday , arrive just before the church door closes, and sit behind a row that has no vacancies. No pennies Dear Ann Landers: I recently read your second column about accepting pennies for payment. Here's my expenetx About a year ago. I ran out of milk and bread and also money. It was a couple of days until pay day. I couldn't write a check and I*, don't have any charge cards. 1 went arountj ' lhe house and found about $5 in pennies in the various piggy banks. I put them into 50-cenu rolls and took my kids out to get bread and milk. I went to three well-known supermarkets and two convenience stores. I have lived in lhe same area for over 20 yean and couldn’t'* get anyone to accept the pennies for payment.^ They all said the store policy was not to accept more than 50 cents in pennies. I even went to the service desks and pleaded with the' managers, but it did no good. My children, went without bread and milk for two days. The store owners must know that, sometimes rules need to be bent a little, and, they should give their managers permission tdi, do just that. I went home in tears, and my faith, in human compassion dropped to zero that, day Comment, please. - Let Down in Wy anskiU. N.Y*, Dear Wyanskiil: A pox on those stonehearted folks who refused to accept pennies 4S payment for bread and milk. They could have" at least kept the pennies as collateral until y ou returned with paper money. I hope th»se meanies see this column. They could use a course in customer relations. , . Next time, you'll have better luck if you take the pennies to a bank first. Gem of the Day: If this world were logical, men would ride side-saddle. Planning a wedding? What’s right? What's wrong? "The Ann Landers Guide fir Brides", will relieve your anxiety. Sent.' a self-, addressed, long, business-size envelope and q check or money order for $3.75 (this includes, postage and handlingI to: Brides, do Amt Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Hl^ 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.1 " Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate. Inc.'t, Lake Odessa NEWS Lakewood Christian School will hold its monthly dinner Friday, May 10. Il was postponed a week because of another activity at Fellowship Hall this week. On May 2, Lakewood Habitat will meet at Lakewood United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. A Carlton Center couple has been chosen for the next house to be built, a first for Clarksville The Lake Odessa Arts Commission will meet Tuesday. May 7. at the Page Memorial Building at 7 p.m. Plans are in full swing for Art in the Park the first Saturday of July, followed soon after by a return of the Tommy Dorsey orchestra for another park perfor­ mance July 18. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, May 9, at Lake Manor al 9:30 p.m. Pam Swiier will inform her au­ dience about a local look at cemetery art. which has evolved over the years from fingers pointed skyward on the markers to scenes of one’s homestead done by laser printing. Link lambs, crosses, broken trees, split logs have all been seen, along with weeping willow trees as symbols Erma Bombeck died. Who will now bring us our laughs? Who could forget her columns about going on diets of celery and watercress sandwiches and losing weight only in the spot which would give her loose neck scarves? She addressed the topic of the missing socks gob­ bled by the automatic washer, the cleanliness (or lack thereof) of her children's apartments; the taunt to her stepfather that he wasn't her "rear- father but yet he was the one who spent countless hours running along the street while she learned to ride her two-wheeler and who checked himself out of the hospital to walk her down the aisle on her wedding day; her touching column on how God chooses parents of those special children with physical handicaps, the toughness and tenderness of fathers; her vow that if God will get her through this crisis, she will even promise to clean her oven. The CROP Walk came Sunday on a day ideal for walking, with temperatures hovering close to 60. a mild breeze, sunlight. Daun Brinnmgstaul was chairwoman for her first time. Committee members who contributed to the success of the day included Kim Deardorff with publicity. Barbara DeLaney. Manuel Rodriguez and Sue Geiger. Youth of St. Ed­ ward's prepared refreshments for the return­ ing walkers. Norma Smith is treasurer of the local CROP committee. Esther Brown is the state chairwoman There were recruiters in each of the participating churches. The Women's Festival at Ionia high school was well attended on Saturday by abcxit 350. Hastings. Lake Odessa and Clarksville also were represented. Shirts by Sherry (Pat and Sherry Cuasack). Keith and Helen Haller with stained glass pieces, were among the many vendors whose tables lined the halls. Mary McQueen of Lake Odessa, with the Ionia County Health Department, was one of the prime movers in the day. Several clubs and organizations in the county contributed funds to pay for the enrollment fee for those unabk to pay the cost. A taco meal was served at noon in lhe cafeteria. All tables were decorated with hanging baskets of pink impatiens grown by a school group. One could enroll ir two-hour classes morning xnd/or aftcroncn or take more short classes. Com­ puters. oil painting, laughter as therapy and fitness walking were some of the choices. The •di speaker was Sheri Wohlfert of Fowler, who. returned by request of women who attended< the festival the previous year. Kansas born, an unlikely candidate for college attendance, a. winner in voice competition, a cheerleader, a> teacher who landed in Pewamo-Westphalia schools, an Irish laughter-laden gal who foundherself married to a Westphalia German who took a more solid approach io life and now the mother of two young sons, she cheered het­ audience with the challenge to light morecandles to brighten the lives of those around us. There were door prizes announced every hour, besides other prizes. Veda Keefe of, Johnson Street won a manicure. Mary: Carlson won some Tupperware pieces. 4 Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m^ Tuesday. May 7. at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library. A newsletter will be prepared; during May or June. Thursday. April 25, brought an unusual seL' of conditions weatherwise. After a cloudy day, the sun nearing its setting time was a vivid, yellow as it reached the horizon. The treetops above the shadow of houses were lighted by. the setting sun and appeared to be frosted. Funeral services were held Saturday for. Madonna Hilley of East Lansing, who died as­ a result of a traffic accident when she turned from Grand River Avenue onto southbound M-66 and collided with a truck. She was « local resident, born to Eddie and Pearl Eldridge, married to Carlyle "Lefty" Hilley who ran a Cities Service station where MamStreet Savings is now located on Fourth4 Avenue. Her older sons. Tom and Terry,' were teenagers and Linda was a young girl' when twin sons John and Jack were bom. They were named for doctors Jack Tromp and' John Lundeen in 1961. *■/ Photographers were at Central United Methodist Church last week taking pictures of church members and constituents in prepara­ tion for a pictora) directory. The previous directory was in 1992. The Lakewood Concert Band brought hoMR a siring of I (superior) ratings at the bafl| festival in Lansing on the weekend. Carol Seifferiein of Port Sanilac was a Fife day overnight guest of her parents. Larry an Joan Rohrbacher, who had returned frona Florida and New Mexico the previous Mon­ day. On Saturday, she drove to Lansing to see her son perform in the band competition. 5 The Huycks are back from Florida. Bulldozers have been reshaping the earth toward further preparation for Emerald Circle off Fourth Avenue, parallel to Lakeview Drive. The first home was finished in 1995. Any veterans of the 30th Infantry "Old Hickory" Division around? The association of vetems is to meet in June at a resort hotel in Fallasburg. N.Y. This division liberated Maastricht in the Netherlands. One who at­ tended many of the reunions was along with the veterans as a spouse recalled what a happy day it was when she and others were freed Sept 14. 1944. At a reunion, many of the old people came out of their homes and threw their arms around the necks of the returning GIs. The contact person is Joe Naples at 72 Hille Place, Ridgefield Park. NY 07660-2026. A recent annisersary photo in the G.R. Press was that ol John and Greta Bytwerk. They are parents of Ken Bytwerk, whose wife is Marcia (nee Logan) daughter of Betty Logan. This was a 60th anniversary for the Grand Rapids couple. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1996 — Page 9 From Oxcart to Aeroplane By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Asa Ware came to Calhoun County in 1836 a^d then to Castleton Township. Barn Coun­ ty’ in 1842. He located himself on 80 acres on Section 29. which he had purchased in 1841. His son. William A. Ware, had purchased 80 acres on Section 32 and had already made a creating and erected a house. Asa Ware lived there while making his own farm habitable. Mr. Ware cleared 10 acres the first year and continued to improve his place until his death iri 1868. His son. Anson Ware also lived on Section 32. It was at William A. Ware’s house that the early electors convened for the first township meeting. William Ware was active irf'the township, holding many public positfons until his death in 1869. Asa Me Ware was bom in 1785 in Massachusetts. His parents came from Ireland iri those early days to Massachusetts where they settled. After reaching Massachusetts there was a contention between the brothers ahd Asa changed his name to from McWare to W^are. As a young boy he became a sailor bet­ ween Boston and Long Island for many years. Later he went to Connecticut where he met and married Orilla Phelps a native of that State He worked on a farm there during the time when they still cut wheat with a sickle arid threshed it with a flail. He enlisted and served in the War of 1812. He was one of the soldiers detailed to guard the “Macedonian” when it was captured by the United Slates. 'After the war closed, he moved his family to Niagara. New York, where they farmed until 1830. when with his wife and eight children (two children had died while the family was still in New York) he made the journey to Michigan. He came through Canada with a covered wagon and four yoke of oxen. He first located in section 36. Pennfield Township. Calhoun County. He lived there until 1842 when he came to Barry Coun­ ty. Castleton Township. 'This was a time when there were few while men in that area and many Indians. There was a tribe that lived on Thomappie Lake. Anson Ware, the youngest son and Aquesaw. son of the chief were great friends, hunting, fishing and trapping together, sharing the results of ihieir work. When Asquesaw became chief aid later died on Feb. 20. 1876 Anson Ware. Barber Mean and Friend Soules, neighbors of the chief carried his body, following services hatd by Rev. L N. Crittenden, the Presbyterian pastor from Hastings, to Barr^viNe Cemetery, his last resting place. An­ son Ware gave the tombstone which still marks his grave. ’-Asa helped build lhe first schoolhouse and hrs children were among the first to attend school in the Mudge School House. He built a log house and bam on his farm one-half mile north of the school. His wife. Orilla Phelps Ware, lived to the age of 73 and died in the Heme which he and Orilla had built. A mission was established among the In­ dians by the Rev. Monassah Hickey on lhe banks of Thomappie Lake in 1848. When he was introduced to speak to the Indians, they asked 'Where is the tobacco for us to smoke.’’ When told that there wasn't any. the Indians rose and filed out of the wigwam. The minister hired a boy to obtain some tobacco in Hastings, six miles away. After they received the tobacco tfvv listened to the missionary with great interest In 1849. the Indians attended a camp meeting about 15 miles away with ocher In­ dian settlements and among the Indians from Barry County was Chief Asquesah. He was convened to Christianity and afterwards became a preacher himself. L-The missionary, accompanied by the Rev. filch arrived at the home of Lorenzo Mudge. MCastleton Township pioneer, at two o’clock i» the morning. Chief Patchy-by-yah asked the Rev. Hickey to come and see him. because he was very sick. When they got through talk­ ing the Indians said. "There isn't much dif­ fidence in our religions. The Indian religion says that we must not steal and must be kind to the sick among us. Your religion says the same. You white men have your camp Mudge-Barryvllle School. meetings. Indians have their war dances and green com dances and we have as good a time at our feasts as you do at your camp meetings.” A mission church and log school were erected by the Rev. Hickey, who taught the white children as well as the Indian children. His interpreter was Mary Greer. She attracted much attention among the white people She would come on her pony with ocher Indians to Knappens store in Hastings. The Indian woman wore a black skin trim­ med al the bottom with colored beads and por­ cupine quills. She wore a white blanket and her long black hair was braided in one long braid down her back. After Orilla Ware died. Asa went to live with his youngest son. Anson Ware, whose farm was just west of the schoolhouse. The school grounds were taken from his farm. While he was living with Anson, he wanted a little whiskey. Anson told him that he would get him anything else, but not whiskey. He was upset and went over to the home of his son. William Ware. He had his picture taken while he was living with William, but would not give one to Anson. This is the only known picture ever taken of him. an old man with a long white beard, leaning on his cane. > He died at the age of 84. He had lost his eyesight. He found his way around by a string or someone would lead him. Louise Hyde Lathrop was his granddaughter. When he died, the family wanted her to touch him. They asked her if she dared to put her hand on his forehead which she did. It felt so very cold to her. This was the first person which she had ever seen “layed out.” Asa and Orilla Ware had 10 children, two of whom had died in New York. William Ware, grandfather of Louise Hyde Lathrop, was born Nov. 2. 1811. He married Charlotte Anna Markham, daughter of Phylura Finch Markham, from near Castile. N.Y. In Barry County they settled in Castleton Township on a farm just east of lhe school. Sophia Ware married Hannan Wells and they located near Bellevue. She was a carpet weaver. Austin Ware married Elsie Aidrich and settled near Muskegon. Julias Ware mar­ ried Mary Aldrich and settled on a farm near Lowell. Adeline Ware married George Post and lived near Saranac. Anson Ware married Lucia Warren and they fanned in Barry Coun­ ty. Castleton Township near the schoolhouse. Sally Ware married Joseph Dean. William Ware's children were Charlotte Ann. mother of Louise. Adilade. Oscar and Orson, who were twins, and Lura Ware. Adilade married George Barr and they later went to Kansas and Nebraska to live. Oscar, one of the twins and his wife. Leia Wilcox Ware went to Kansas to live. Orson the se­ cond twin, married Orpha McKentyre of Toledo. Ohio. Shortly after they were married he was killed in sliding and rolling of logs while sawing lumber. in lo Banyville Church. 1882. The Berryville Mill, built by Lucian Hyde as it looked in 1904. Lura Ware married Rubin Bivins, a farmer from Maple Grove. She was the mother of nine children. She died of typhoid fever when the oldest child was only 14 years old. He married again and brought up the children un­ til they were old enough to be on their own. They were Elmer. Alvis. Ene. Milo. Allen. Belle. Clare. Sally. Minnie, and Ruby by Rubin Bivens secund wife. Mrs. Baker Ware. On April 10. 1856. Charles Welsey Ware married Charlotte Ann Ware. He was a descendent of Eliphlct Hyde, who with his wife Jane, came from England and settled in the state of New York near Syracuse. They, with their children sons. Lucian Hyde. Ed­ ward Hyde and daughters Angeline. Abigal and Ruth, came to Battle Creek in the early times. They found their way from Battle Creek to Hastings, following a blazed trail, which was a chip cut from the trees to mark the way. They had come west from New York by the way of Detroit, at that time a town of 1500 people. Indians were their nearest neighbors, but they were friendly s* uh the settlers. Wild game, fishing and deer were plentiful. They settled on a farm in Section 29. Barry County. Castleton Township, vhere they raised their family. Eliphlct and Jane Hyde are buried in lhe Banyville Cemetery. Lucian Hyde, grandfather of Louise Hyde Lathrop, was a carpenter by trade. His brother. Edward Hyde was a wagon maker in Vermontville. Abigal Hyde Davis was a schoolteacher and lived on a farm near Ver­ montville. Angeline Hyde Gates also married a fanner and later her second husband. Mr. Wilkison. was also a farmer. Ruth Hyde was a schoolteacher and taught school for many years for two dollars a week, boarding in different homes. She married Lorenzo Mudge Sr. following the death of his wife, and raised his four children. They were Royal Mudge, who became a merchant in Hastings; Justice, who became a soldier in the Civil War: Sarah Mudge Baily whose children were Lee and Minnie Bailey of Nashville: and Francis Mudge Ackley of Bellevue, who lived on a farm also. The family lived on a beautiful farm that was all woods which Lorenzo had taken from the government. He and his first wife and liv­ ed in a little shanty they had built to house them until they could build a better house. They did build a lovely brick house on the south side of the road. He always gave all newcomers a good welcome and would keep them a few days until they could get located. This farm was east of the Mudge School on the south side of lhe road. Lucian Hyde married Desire Potter in New York, near Syracuse. Her people came from Scotland. Their children were Charles Wesley Hyde, who was named after the reformed Methodist preacher of England: Elnora Hyde, who married Chord Wallicc. a farmer; and Abigal Hyde, who married William Hanes, a farmer from Maple Grove, who had come from Canada. Elmer Hyde married Ethel Burton and went to California to live. Emerson Hyde, a soldier in lhe Civil War lost his right arm in the war. He married Lucy Hurd. Jefferson Hyde, a farmer, married Tina Welcher of Assyria Center. Frank Hyde, also a farmer married Louise Marshall and lived in Maple Grove. Lucian Hyde, to go to Hastings, a distance of 12 miles, with the oxen, would have to start early in the morning When the oxen got tired or tender feet, if they were not shod, he would have to let them lie down and rest awhile It would take until mgnt to get back hm.te with the supply of flour and groceries for the use of the family . Lucian Hyde was hired as head carpenter by M H. Lathrop to build the Banyville flour mill and saw mill. He also helped to build a flour mill in Vermontville. Charles Wesley Hyde and Charlotte Ann Ware moved in the same company of young people and finally fell in love and were mar­ ried April 10. 1856. Louise had a copy of their marriage certificate written out on a sheet of writing paper. That was the way it was done in those days. She shares it word for word as it was written. "Be it known by all men present, that on the tenth day of April 1856. in the town of Vermontville, at the home of W.R Martin. Charles Wesley Hyde, aged 20 years and Charlotte Ann Ware, aged 16 years, the former a resident of Maple Grove. Barry County, the latter in Castleton Township, same county , personally appeared before me. lhe undersigned and he having sworn under oath that himself and Miss Ware were of legal age. that there was no prohibited degree of consanqumity between them and that he knew of no legal obstacle to their marriage, were by me at the above worded lime and place, pro­ nounced man and wife. Charles Temple. Ver­ montville. Witnesses: W.R. Martin. Horace Curtis. Franny M. Palmer.” Marriage certificates of this day look a little different. Charlotte's father and mother gave her household things to commence keeping house with. It was a bed with quilts and linens to make it up with, a set of nice blue dishes, a drop leaf walnut table with wooden bottom chairs to match and an elevated oven cook stove. These were the necessary things to begin housekeeping with and was all that they had for a number of years. Their children were Louise. Chester and Will. Louise Hyde was born in a one room log house. They named her Chloea Louise. She didn't like the name and in later years she changed it to Charlotte Louise. She was known by the name of Louise. Her mother said that il was after Queen Louise of the old country who had done so much for her people Charlotte Ann Ware was a beautiful woman wiih high ideals. Her eyes were dark and her hair auburn, long and thick. She wore it braid­ ed. She had a lovely complexion, was of medium height. She loved music and played the accordian to accompany her own voice. Charles Wesley Hyde had blue eyes and light colored hair. The log house, which was later lived in by Adilade Ware and George Barr, was remembered by Louise when the family went there to spend Christmas when she was about 6 years old. It had a fireplace in the north end of it with a bed in the comer of the room and the stove set in one comer. A cave outside made with a frame of wood covered with sod to keep it from freezing in the winter time and cool in lhe summer time. They kept their milk in it then. She remembers visiting with her mother to visit her great grandparents. Asa and Orilh Ware, who lived near there and remember their log house with a fireplace on lhe west end of the house and grandmother's red cup­ board in the southwest comer of the room and great grandfather's apple vat with straw in the bottom of it. They made cider then with the apple press powered by a horse hitched to a log pole or rod which turned the press around and around to crush out the cider. Chester Eber Hyde was bom in the little log house There was 20 months between Louise and Chester and eight years between George William (or Will, as he was called) and Louise. After leaving the little log house. Charles Hyde bought a farm of 40 acres across the road from the North Evangelical Church in Maple Grove on Seaion 9. and built a log bouse on it. moving in as soon as the roof was on. The floor was partly laid, a door hung, but the windows were not in. They hung quilts and blankets to keep out the wind. The family members were proud to have a home of their own. Louise had typhoid fever when she was about 5 years old. after they had moved into the new home. Her parents called for Dr Scott of Banyville to come. She lay un­ conscious. between life and death for days. Finally the fever turned about and the doaor said to give her one-half teaspoon of whiskey every hour for a certain length of time. Dur­ ing her illness, she remembered dreaming "that there were three or four white and gray doves flying above my bed.” She told her mother who worried that she might not get well but she did recover. In those days the swamps and mud holes were filled with water where the mosquitoes and flies bred. This was before the country had drained and the swamps and mud holes were plenty. People everywhere had fever, ague and chills. Most of lhe medicines the doctors had in those days were quinine, rhubarb, morphine, calamile. salts, and castor oil. Every family would keep some of these remedies and Dr. Chase’s Recipe Book was found in nearly every home and was used to doctor man and beast alike. Dr. Scott was known for miles around for his success as a doaor. but he would drink. and when under the influence of whiskey he would not go when called. Some would go after him at night and if he were not fit to give medicine, they would take him home with them and in the morning he would administer to them. Later he reformed and was a gnat temperance worker and a leader in the “Red Ribbon” movement. He lived to be a very useful man. (To Be Continued) RN 3 -* 11 Supervisor Full-time position for qualified RN for 138 bed county medical care facility. Must possess excel lent cllnlcsl end decision making skills. One year of long term care experience preferred. Wages based on experience and excellent benefit package. Send resume to: 7--------------y lor your insurance call Karen Man. RN, DON Thomappie Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Ml 49058-9171 EOE Farmers Insurance Group Check our new ^ornappie £Manor’ jg Aulo/ Home combination dis­ count plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50+ drivers. Homeowner dis­ FREEPORT AREA VOLUNTEER FIREMEN’S ANNUAL ||| counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF A(«nt GABY BEGG AGENCY Auto, Hom, LH*. Commaraal 1 a s McHgm. h » mjMii <9058 I AUCTION F II Saturday, May 4, 1996 j Starts at 10:00 a.m. All donations, please call Badam: M5 4454 FmeMMM4 616-765-5450 (will pick up) S Auctioneer: Dereck Tubbs Triple R Auction jRjfa DliRJrgJRJralralp Set Sail on the Spectacular “Fun Ship” FASCINATION! Only this spectacular SuperLiner offers you the glamour of public rooms styled after Holly wood classics. Enjoy duty-free shopping, fine dining and the Nautica Spa • FASCINATION departs San Juan on 7 day cruises to five exciting ports-of-call in the southern Caribbean Only on Carnival, a leader in quality cruise vacations! abi{es SPAv\iil AV Al LADLE 1 Al Premier Travel m~u, 130-600 FEBRUARY 8, 1997 Mfr-1 W Tin? Kraft Avenue S.E. (at M-37). Caledonia from *1,365 P" person2 Category Upgrade f-rec Air from Detrmt to San Juan Includes Pon and Federal Fees (616)554-0311 HCamival THE MOST POrtlAR CRITSE UXE IS'THE WORLD!. . rxumj -Based on double occupancy . Restriction* apply s-unby :<0 " �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2. 1996 COA presents luncheon and recognition for its volunteers Senior Center and Community Donors lor the COA are (first row. from left) Kathy Wiggins, Hah Englerth, Ruth Davis. Neil Braendle, Dawn Korting, (second row) Bill Ripley. Dave Sherwood, Jim OKane. Bob Leonard and Kay Leonard. Volunteers at the Woodland COA center are (front row. from left) Gladys Bennett, Bob Blocker, Juanita Hunt. Larry Hunt, Phyllis Ward, (second row) Edith Ketchum, Alma Krueger. Thelma Swears, and Virginia Tousley and Shirley Kilmer. Helping with commodity/elderpac program at the COA are (front, from left) Robert Barton, Donna Barton. Chartie Bradfield, Bob Casey, Bev Jarrett, Charlene Mam. Chuck1 Mastro, Velma Oliver and Bea Zimmerman. « Delton volunteers who attended the volunteer recognition luncheon were (first row, from left) Edna Craker, Merle Brandli. Nancy Cramer, Milton Cramer, Illa Franciso. Isla DeVries, (second row) Herb Jarrett, Bev Jarrett, Helen.। Shellenbarger, Bea Zimmerman and Pat Maxson. q Working on the Meals on Wheels program for the COA are (first row. from left) Corally O'Dell. Chuck Mathews. Esther Mathews, Helen Shellenbarger. Dick Shellenbarger. (second row) Floyd Colvin. Kate Colvin. Charlie Bradfield. Charlene Main and Chuck Mastro. The Board of Directors of the Commission on Aging attended the volunteer recognition luncheon Thursday. They are (front row. from left) Robert Edwards, Evelyn Brower. Jeanette Kogge, Juanita Slocum. Robert Lewis and Audrey Thomas. Transporters for the COA who attended the luncheon recognizing volunteers are (from left) Chartie Bradfield, Nancy Cramer and Joanne Seeber. (2) When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER | You Are Invited to Attend £ PENNOCK HOSPITAL’S Diabetes Product Pair Wednesday, May 8,1996 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Conference Center • Blood Pressure • Blood Sugar SCREENING • Foot Assessments • Refreshments • Door Pnzes • Ask The Pharmacist • Plus an opportunity to see what's new in Diabetes Care Products volunteered time end money (616) 948-3125 SPONSORED BY PLUMBS. FELPAUSCH. FLORAL DESIGN & TOM'S MARKET ©BB NOW AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY Barry County's Finest Condominium Project Cherry Hill Estates II is Barry County's finest condominium [development. Built in ‘the rolling hills adja­ cent to the Hastings Country Club. *107,500 •2 A (Vrvfcifwm wf hv Starting at St uwiiEMncoir More Photos...next page �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2, 1996 — Page 11 When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER For YOU! Serving Bany County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! _______ Representing Five Great Insurance Companies Receiving special recognition at the COA luncheon are Irom left) Ruth Davis. Della Gorodenski, Thelma Sweers. Nancy Cramer, Frances DeMott. Helen Shellenbarger and Joanne Seeber. rr««J)MSpm<ta U ■■ Offut Manager -- Manager Communication With People IA71-Who r-' CARE A v»i- H»Unp Mutual I _ Indiana Insurance Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY Walk-a-thon volunteers who attended the COA volunteer scognition luncheon are (first row. from left) Evelyn Brower. iharlie Bradfield, Gladys Bennett. Howard Heffelbower, > Entertainers and presenters tor the COA programs during tihe year are (first row. from left) George Etter. Joanne Jackson, Mary Jane Bradfield. Isla DeVries. Margaret Reid, jRosie Kuemple. Clarence Reid, Mildred Reister, (second row) Doris Greenfield. Bev Jarrett. Joyce Weinbrecht, Nancy Cramer. Juanita Hunt, Lucille Price, (second row) Herb Jarrett. Martha Lee. Loraine Lehman, Art McKelvey, Charlene Main. Velma Oliver. Nellie Stam and Bev Jarrett. Pauline Reed. Joyce McKelvey. Mary Peterson. Elsie Sage, Jean Withoy, (third row) Martha Burghdoff, Bob Burghdoft, Herb Jarrett, Art McKelvey, Jim Reed. Don Reid and Ron Hesterty. 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pat Bockland, Saks REACH...for it! NEW... EXPANDED BARRY COUNTY Hastings Meal Site volunteers at the COA received ition at the Thursday luncheon. They are (first row. from left) Marjory Schultz. Mae McKeown. Kate Bennett. Frances DeMott. Arbutus Morgan. Henry Lubaczecki. Juanita Russell. Mildred Reister. (second row) Mildred Thornton, Pam Sease. Mary Peterson, Priscilla Parks. Eugene Pyne. Cara Lee Pyne, (third row) Penny Caldwell. Charlie Bradfield. Mary Jane Bradfield. Velma Oliver. Elsie Sage and Helen Shellenbarger. The Hastings BANNER Read ALL the SPORTS NEWS of Hastings, Lakewood, Delton, Maple Valley and Middleville in ONE, IN-DEPTH COVERAGE SECTION! NEIV..BARRY COUNTY SPORTS SECTION BEGINS Volunteers tor the COA at Nashville are (first row. from left) Jean Wtfhey. Edna Smith. Mary McKeachie. Loraine Lehman. Gladys Hummell. Bud Gross. Josie Amalio. Clete Boyer. Della Gorodenski. and (back) Martha Lee. on the NEXT PAGE... �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1996 The Hastings Banner to give sports fans Barry County’s best Today marks a new day lor Banner sports From this day forward, sports coverage in this newspaper will include varsity results from all five high schools in Bany County. The Hastings Saxons will continue to gel the same attention and space that they arc accustomed lo. but the Delton Panthers, luikcwood Vikings. Maple Valley Lions and the Middleville Trojans will come on board and sec their stories and photographs in the Hastings Banner as well. (Let me make a pledge lo Hastings' fans right now. your coverage will not dwindle because of this change and in fact. I predict, that the change will only enhance the overall coverage of all Saxons' sports.) Now I know that some avid sports readers might not be totally supportive of this change (change can be hard to swallow sometimes), but I do believe that eventually you will sec progress made through this decision. I have already heard from a few of our readers and what 1 find is that there is a sincere interest for varsity sports in this area and that gives me a challenge that I look forward lo. For me personally. I am very excited to have the opportunity to give all of Barry County lhe best in area sports and I already have many ideas (some for now and a few fur next fall) on how this best can be achieved. (Challenges are good for the heart.) If you have any ideas on what could be improved or how we can make our sports pages even better, please give me a call at 945-9554 during business hours. And if you don't like what we arc doing here with sports al J-Ad Graphics, give me a call as well. (P.S. Thursday is my day off. so you might want to wait until Friday lo reach out and touch me.) Now. if the weather would just cooperate I could be off. pen and camera in hand, to another Barry County athletic event. It's a new day and there is plenty going on out there lo keep me busy. Other Barry County sports tidbits: •Hastings High is renovating the fix*ball Held this spring, so the Barry County Track Meet on May 23 will be at Delton High. Delton offered lo take the meet this year. The schedule and format will be the same as it has for the past few years, according to Hasiings athletic director Tim Johnston. Besides Hastings and Delton. Lakcwcxxl. Maple Valley and Middleville will also attend the meet. •Amy Cook, a former track standout al Delton, leads the Hope College track team in three events. Cuok has recorded a 16-7 in the long jump, a 33-0 in the triple jump and a : 15.92 in the lOO-mcter hurdles to top the Flying Dutch. Today and tomorrow, the Hope track team will be at the M1AA Field Day. to be held at Calvin College. •Central Michigan University's baseball team is in a dogfight for one of the four playoff spots in the Mid-American Conference baseball tournament. The Chippewas arc currently fifth (13-11) after splitting six conference clashes last week. Eight MAC games remain for the Chips, including four at home this weekend. Hastings' Nick Williams should be a key player in CMU's push to make the conference playoffs. Williams is currently hitting .311 with 19 RBI and on defense the former Saxon star has made 131 putouls. I error and has a Gelding percentage of .993. Talk lo you soon. varsity baseball contest versus Olivet on April 23 at tomorrow (Friday) with LCC. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Maple Valley Lions’ bats and gloves prove sharp in invitational Nothing like sleeping in your own bed or playing baseball on your own diamond. Maple Valley won two games on April 20 to take its own Maple Valley Invitational. Wins came against Athens 17-7 in six innings and Saranac 4-3. In the game with Athens. Adam Thayer, Wayne Moore. Nick Wara. Jim Dunham and Kevin Hansen each had 2 of Maple Valley's 15 hits. On defense, the host squad made no errors. Hansen received credit for the win. striking out 6 Athens batters. The championship game with Saranac was highlighted by a diving catch by Chad Wakely and two put outs by Thayer. Jason Trowbridge. Wakley, Hansen and Andy Gordon hit RBI for the Lions. The winning pitcher in that final game was Joel Mittelstaedt. Mittelstaedt limited Saranac to only 1 hit. Hastings Andrew Courtright picked up his fourth pitching win with a solid performance on April 24. Courtright threw only 81 pitches with 7 strikeouts. I walk. 3 hits and I unearned run. Hastings won the game 3-1, scoring in the third, fourth and fifth innings. Chad Greenfield and Eric Greenfield each had 2 hits to lead lhe Saxons. Courtright. Nick Thornton and Josh Storm collected RBI. while Tom Moore had a 2-base rap. Delton The Panthers opened the week on April 23 with a 6-hit. 12-2 loss to KVA opponent Parchment. Scott Haas collected 2 of lhe 6 hits plus a • came off the bat of Tony Hooker. Middleville Middleville mustered just three hits ir. a 4* 3 loss to Spring Lake on April 22. Spring Lake pitcher Jim Hudson was the star] striking out 12 Trojan batters. Middleville took a 3-2 lead by scoring J runs in the sixth inning, but Spring Lakd came back to tally 2 in the botiun of the seventh to pull lhe game out. Kevin Doyle went 3-for-4 for Middleville in a 6-3 loss to Byron Center on April 24. > One of Doyle's hits was a 2-run homerun.,/ Middleville cranked out 9 hits versus Byrun.<* Center, but it still was not enough. Jared Novak currently leads the 7rojan*< with a 556 batting average. Doyle is hitting^ u a .414 clip and Dwight Wade and Mike* Lakewood edges out Hastings for softball tournament title The first game was a test, but the championship contest proved to be a real hitting clinic for Lakewood's hot softball squad The Vikings. 11-2 overall, defeated 9-5 Hastings 13-3 to win the Caledonia Invitational on April 27. In its first game. Lakewood slipped past host Caledonia 4-3. while Hastings handled Lowell 18-15. Lakewood's triumph over Hastings was sparked by a 7-run second inning. The hitting parade in that stanza was highlighted by RBI from Jennifer Mitchell. Angie McDiarmid and Heinze. Mitchell's base rap went for three bases Another spark was the pitching of Lakewood's Kristin Heinze. Heinze, now 8-1 on the season, allowed 5 hits, fanned 7 and allowed just 1 walk. Two of Hastings' 3 hits came off the bat of Janette Jennings, who also pitched five innings of 6-hit ball. The Saxons* 3-run triumph over the Red Arrows included 8 hits and 5-run innings in both the first and third innings. Julie Krebs had a triple and 3 RBI. while Janette Jennings collected a double and 2 RBI. The game was called in the sixth inning due to a 2-hour time limit. Hastings Hastings also edged out Lowell 6-2 on April 24 with Jamie Lambeth and Janette Jennings spearheading the Saxons' offense. Lambeth went 3-for-3 with a triple and an RBI. Jennings hit a homerun that went for an RBI and struck out 9 Lowell hitters to help pick up the pitching win. Delton firstbaseman Gary Wortz attempts lo catch a Parchment baserunner leaning in a recent varsity baseball game at Delton High. Hastings' netters win 748 versus Lowell? See SOFTBALL cont. page 13 Hastings’ Julie Krebs slides safely into home plate in last Saturday s Caledonia tournament game with Lowell. Maple Valley pitcher Kevin Hansen releases a throw in a recent varsity Lions* baseball game. Hansen pitched the Lions to a title in the Maple Valley Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Hastings Saxons had a smashing day against Lowell on April 24. winning 7-of-8 matches with 6 of those wins coming in straight sets. In singles. Damian deGoa won at No. I (7-5. 6-1). Jim Robbe at No. 2 (6-1. 6-2). Jeff Storrs at No. 3 (6-0. 6-2) and Steve Storrs at No. 4 (6-2, 6-2). Casey King and Mike Krueger prevailed (6-0. 6-1) at No. I doubles, while Matt Bradley and Mike Styf won their match at No. 2 (6-0.6-1). Ben O'Mara and Aaron Baker went three sets, but still came out in front (2-6. 6-1,7­ 6). The Saxons traveled to East Grand Rapids on Wednesday and will host Zeeland next Monday (May 6). Lakewood Lakewood's netters captured its first win of the season on April 24 with a 5-2 triumph over Pennfield. Winners for the Vikings in singles matches were Ben Johnson al No. 1 (6-4,6I). Mike Bippley at No. 2 (7-5, 6-3) and Jarod Cappon at No. 3 (0-6. 6-0. 6-2). In doubles. Paul Shoemaker and Brian Slrazisar won at No. I. taking lhe third set 6-4. and Dave Nivison and Scott Patrick won at No. 3 (6-3. 6-3). Middleville Middleville. 2-2 overall, won three matches with Wayland on April 25 before the rest of the event was rained out. Brett Bremer won his singles match 6-0, 6-1, Nate Schmitz prevailed by a 6-2, 6-3 score. The doubles team of Brian Seger and Aryon Bosma won 7-5. 6-0 also chalked up a victory for Middleville. The Trojans, a day earlier, lost 6-1 to one* of the best teams in lhe Slate — Spring1 Lake. Middleville's lone win came at No. 4 singles where Nate Schmitz prevailed in straight sets 6-1. 6-1. Improvement shown by Saxon swingers over week Hastings' girls golf team played one of its best matches of the year on April 24, scoring a 233 at Forest Hills Central. Centra] won lhe match with a 193 and Wyoming Park finished third with a 259 score. Casey Anderson fired a 54 to lead the swinging Saxons, while Sarah Bellgraph and Tammy Obreiter each fired 56s At (he Jenison Tournament on April 27. Hastings placed fifth out of eight schools with a 416 team score. Kelly Bellgraph had a solid score of 100, Tammy Obreiter finished two strokes behind at 102 and Sarah Bellgraph shot a 104. The team will continue play Friday at home against Charlotte. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1996 — Page 13 Delton's girls track team still perfect on the season Delton, a perfect 5-0 in duals and 3-0 in (be Kalamazoo Valley Association, won the Otsego Relays on April 26 with an all■uund team performance. JThe Panthers won three events and had one the 100 hurdles (17:01). Emily Dipen in the 100 (13:72). Sara Allerding in the 200 (29:63). Chanssa Shaw in lhe 3200 (13:58). Jenae Bailey in the shot put (29-3). Eva Chewning in the discus (88-3) and Lori Maiville in lhe long jump (15-2). Hastings’ 800 (1:55.85) and 400 (55.5) relav teams also scored firsts. Emily Dreyer had two individual firsts and a third running on the 800 relay team in Hastings' 79-40 triumph over East Grand Rapids on April 29. Dreyer hurdled her way lo victories in the 100 (17.0) and 300 (53.82) leaping events. The 800 team finished in 1:59.37. Charissa Shaw also collected two individual firsts with victories in the 1600 (5:48.9; and 3200 (12:57.97) Jenae Bailey scored a first in the shot put (29-2 1/4), Sara Allerding in the high jump (4-8) and Emily Dipen in the 100 (13.41). Hastings' relay teams in lhe 800 (1:59.37) and 400 (57.16) also prevailed. The long jump event was cancelled due to rain. Lakewood Two first place performances were achieved by lhe Lady Vikings April 27 al the Caledonia Relays. Addi Radcliff and Angela Rufner had a •earn effort of 72-5 1/4 to win the shot put relay and set a m-.-et record in the process. The two also won the discus relay with a 194-4 effort. Lake wood placed sixth out of seven schools with 26 points. second place, but scored a majority of its points on important third-place finishes. Pelton compiled 78 total points, while fccond place Paw Paw had 63 points. M Libby Lantinga. Kim Cole. Nicole Berge ■d Sam Lantinga won the 800 relay in a 3mc of 1:55.2. * Nicole Moss. Ann Glidden. Mary Beth Henson and Katie Matteson crossed the finish line first in the 1600 relay. The four tricksters registered a time of 4:25. And Delton's sprint medlay squad also came out on top with Jeni Bourdo. Sam Lantinga, Libby Lantinga and Ann Glidden finishing in 3:08 The one second place finish was in a co-ed event. Travis Williams, Don Ash. Katie Matteson and Sam Lantinga ran for Delton in that race. _ Delton continued its winning ways on April 29 with a 91-37 triumph over Kalamazoo Hackett. Individual winners included Katie Matteson in the shot pul (33-6 1/4) and 100 dash (13.0), Liz Kendall in lhe high jump (4-6). Kim Cole in long jump (14-7 1/2) and 200 (27.7), Nicole Moss in the 100 hurdles (18.5) and 300 hurdles (55.0) and Mary Beth Henson in the ’200 (12:35.8). Delton’s also achieved victories in the 800 (1:55.6), 400 (55.2) and 1600 (4:33.7) relays. Hastings Nine wins in 15 events was how Hastings scored an 85-34 victory over Northview on April 25. Saxon firsts came from Andrea Dreyer in YMCA NEWS Camp Corner Katie Matteson, shown here in an earlier track meet, has been a major plus in Delton’s winning ways this season. See TRACK continued on page 14 Season heats up at Berlin Raceway Current point driving championship leaders Battle Creek's Fred Campbell in lhe Lafe Models. Spring Lake's Caleb Bisacky in the Super Stocks and Holland's Ross Mecu wsen will be the drivers lo beat in their respective feature races Saturday (May 4) at lhe Berlin Raceway. Campbell, a former 8-timc track champion and winner of last week's 40-lap feature, will try to make it two wins in a row m his Port City Racing Late Model car. Campbell will have to outdrive a field of the fastest 20 cars in order lo repeat a win al the paved, one-half mile Mame oval. Top challengers will include Saugatuck's Scott Baker. Gun Lake's Bob Holley. Kalamazoo's Randy Sweet. Wyoming's Dave Stehouwer and Muskegon's John Grega in lhe Super Stock event. Holley is a defending two-time champion. Bisacky will have to stave off top competitors like Allendale's Brian Wiersma, Dorr’s Ray ValAllsburg and Alto’s Tim Yonker. Holland's Ross Meeuwsen will have lo outdrive Tom Thomas, defending champ Jeff Terrell and Tim Horvath, all from Grand Rapids, in lhe Sportsman Stock race. Three feature races will top the triple­ header card. A series of heal races will proceed the grueling main events More than 80 race teams will have practice al 2 p.m., time trials at 4 p.m. and the first race will start at 7 p.m. Adult admission is $10. children 4-11 are $3 and on-grounds parking is free. Live radio broadcasts will be carried on WQFN-640 AM al 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. on race days The raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on interstate 96 expressway at Mame exit 23. SOFTBALL, continued...(tramp*. w. Maple Valley The varsity Lions scored 26 runs in two games to capture the Maple Valley Invitational on April 20. The host squad opened the day with an 18­ 4 win over Olivet. In the championship, lhe Lions beat Saranac 8-5. Nicole Kirwin had 2 hits including a homerun and Tara Stewart, Jenny Kuemplc, Heather Shipman and Dawn Sine also had 2 hits in the game with Athens. Kirwin also had the game-tying RBI. while Slewart provided lhe game-winner versus Saranac. Stine and Shipman both had 2 hits apiece. Kirwin was credited with the pitching win. striking out 13 Saranac hitters. Greetings from the always-sunny Camp Algonquin!!! This week we would like to tell you about our Leadership Adventure Session and our Environmental Awareness Program If you have attended camp before, and/or if you want to expand yur horizons, reach for new heights, or do something you’ve never done before, this coed resident camp session is guaranteed to give you lhe time of your life. Ey day your cabin group will participate in of the following activities: A canoe ex­ ion on the twisting Thomappie River, A ---------- -»!-------- 1-'--------------- ' - - — — ____ Springs State Park; and a full day on E Island's High Ropes Course. This ssion is for 12-13 year olds.. Environmental Awareness Program n around for many yean. This year, however, our emphasis will be on the impact each one of us has on the environment around us. We will be establishing an interactive recycling program where campers will be able to team about and participate in the recycling that is done at Camp. We will also begin a new food-management component of this pro­ gram called Waste Watchers. After each meal. everyone w«'l scrape any left-overs from their plates into a bucket to be weighed t weight will then be posted in the lodge goal is to decrease the amount of food dbt is wasted at each meal as the week •Uf you have any questions on these pro­ ems. or any others that are offered at Camp, phase give the YMCA a call at 945-4574. Lakewood pitcher Kristin Heinze was a key member in the Vikings championship at Saturday's Caledionia Tournament. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Volleyball Bowerrtles Final Standings Kent Oil 75-45; Hecker Insurance 70^649^6; Carlton Center Excavating 58tt-6H4; Bennett Industries 56-64; Dorothy's Hair Styling 52-68; D.J. Electric 48-72. Good Gama and Series — S. Dunham 169; M. Andrus 131: J. McMillen 179-481: J. Pettengill 130-355; J. Elliston 166-420; J. Decker 181: L. Elliston 198-562: M Garber 174-460. K. Fowler 174-470. T. Christopher 191-504; L. Bahs 178-473: H Coenen 118-472; L. Dawe 180-491; E Ulrich 179-508; B. Hathaway 199-484: S. Merrill 166488 " Sunday Night Mixed Final Standings B.S.ers 8642; Diehards 73^-54^; Really bonem 72-56; Load Hogs 72-56: Thunder dley 71 *4-56*; Alley Cats 70-58; Holev tollers 70-58; Rebels 68-60; Fearsome 4 662; Freemans 62-66; Rednecks 61-67; 1 is fils 59*-68*; Beginners Plus 58*-69*; tetalong Gang 57'6-70'6; Short N Sweet 6-72; Dynamites 54-74; Friends 50-78: asmamac's 44*-83V>. Womens High Gama and Serbs - D nuth 162433; S. Cross 156419; R. Corns 65404; S. Craven 161-389; M Briggs 212; i. Kelley 190; L. Barnum 188; S Sanborn 8$; J. Westbrook 178; L. Davts 174; N. aylor 173; D. Krallman 165; D Seeber 161. Mem High Games and Series - C anHouten 244-587; B Miller 193-536; D ickers 202-526; S Krallman i 80-504; W. nend 202488; T James 175481; B Rentz : M; S. Sanborn 194; B Barkhuff 187; D. : eeber 174; K. Beyer 172. I I i . Thursday Angels Final Standings NAPA Giris 87*44*; Nashville Chiro 448; Styks-R-Us 82*49*; Outboard Inn 0-52; Melaleuca Inc. 78-54; Hastings Bowl 3*-68*; Mrtcher-T 61 *-70*; Edward D xies 61 *-70*; Morrow Roofing 55-77. Riverx.de 51-81; Stfanos 45 *-86*; Bob's Grill 44-88. Good Gama and Seria — K. Rine 134-378; L. Landes 172: K. Leinaar 149413; L. Hewitt 179458; K Kuhlman 172; M. Eaton 165: P Hrends 176; L. Perry 156; C. Curtis 148; P. Guy 196519; J Gasper 194; J. Hurless 205; D. Snider 231-530; S. Bachelder 161: D. Staines 173484; B Faul 202; S. Varney 191; S. Grinagc 179; C. Wamr 174; J. Lewis 174499; L. Tilley 189 SCORES YMCA Adult Coed Volleyball Standings Team W-L TVC.....................................................................324 Flextab............................................................. 29-10 Hastings Middle School............................. 25-14 Hastings Mfb..................................................23-16 Burxey Sales A Service............................... 12-30 Panthers............................................................11-28 Old Towne Tavern.......................................... 3-33 Hastings' Janette Jennings stands attentive at the plate in a game with Lowell at last Saturday's Caledonia tournament. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST SOUTH STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Tuesday, May 28, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of East South Street from Orchard Street east to the line between lots 23 and 24 and lots 32 and 33 of the Fairview addition of the City of Hastings as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Board at its regularly scheduled meeting May 9, 1996, will hold a Public Hearing to review the Budget tor Fiscal year 1996-97. Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at the Township Hall during regular office hours. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hear­ ing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468, or call TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk Other business pertinent to the Board may also be conducted at this meeting. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerk Telephone 795-9091 I �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2. 1996 TRACK Continued Saxons grab two victories in OK White races Paul Koutz ran and leaped hi* wav to two victories versus Northview on April 25. W'hile Pascal Bussman took his two triumphs basically in stride The Saxons won the meet 86-42. Koutz first won the 110 hurdles in 16.17. He then look the 200 dash in 24 9. Bussman won the 100 dash in 11.7 and followed that up with a 54.24 in the 400. Other individual wins by Hasting* were obtained by Michael Me Keough in the 800 (2:13.9). Ed Youngs in the shot put (45-5). Greg Brower in the long jump (18-35). Tom Pratt in lhe high jump (6-0) and Michael Purcell tied for first in the pole vault (10-0). The team s 800 (1:38.25). 400 (48.34) and 1600 (3:54.12) relay (cams also won. Rain did not dampen the spirits or the efforts of the Saxons on April 29 as they easily defeated East Grand Rapids 95-24 Two of the events, the long jump and the pole vault, were cancelled bet -.use of the wet stuff, but the other 15 were run and Hasiings won 12 of them. Ed Youngs placed first the shot put (47-0). Tom Pratt lhe high jump (6-1). Brian Eggers the discus (119-4). Paul Koutz the 110 hurdles (15.37). Jim Storms the 400 (55.88). Michael Me Keough the 800 (2:16.78), Desan Endres the 200 (24.0) and David Parker in the 3200 (11:32.93). The Saxons also won the 3200 (9:44.56). 800 (1:38.63) and 400 (49.62) relays. Delton The Panthers posted a 95-42 win versus Kalamazoo Christian on April 24. Individual winners were James Sibberson in the discus (129-5) and the shot put (44-11. Jason Stampfler in the 100 (11.68) and the 200 (23 42). Troy McCarty in the high jump (6-2). Dustin Green in the pole vault <9-6) and Jason Kimbrough in the 400 (53.23). Delton also won the 800 (1:35 42). 400 (46 00) and 1600 (3:43.47) relays A second KVA triumph was collected on April 30. as lhe Delton boys ran past Kalamazoo Hackett 112-25. Tro) McCarty won the pole vault (9-0) and high jump (6-5). Josh Smith the 3200 (10:43 06) and 1600 (4:50.77). James Sibberson lhe discus (131-3 1/2) and shot pul (42-1 3/4). Chad Lenz in the 400(54.13) and 200 (24.5) Ben Annen the high hurdle* (37.58). Dustin Green the long jump (17-3 1/2) and Ryan Dawe the 100 (12.14). Delton also won the 3200 (8:37.67). 800 (1:37 34). 400 (42.11) and 1600 (3:56.76) relays Lakewood John Daniels set a personal best in the high jump last week for the Vikings. Daniels registered a 6-0 in an April 23 meet with Charlotte. Charlotte won the event 98-30. Other Lakewood winners al that meet were Dann Moesla in lhe discus (126-11) and Drew Coppess in the shot pul (43-2). The Vikings also won lhe shot pul title al the Caledonia Invitational on April 27 with a combined effort of 84-8. As a team. Lakewood placed seventh out of eight schools al Caledonia with 19 points. Middleville Middleville’s discus squad of Jason VanElsl and Miso Glasen ended up lirsl al lhe April 27 Caledonia Relay, 3lie 1'iojan duo had a lolal effort of 232-4 Middleville scored 35 point, at the meet io finish m filth place. Maple Valley The Lions outscored Ohsci 75-62 on April 23. Taking three firsts was Brian Hopkins in lhe long jump. 400 and 200. Other winners were Damon Panick in lhe pole vault. Andy Swart/ in the 800 and from page 13 1600. David Taylor in lhe high jump and Lee Gould in lhe 3200. Maple Valley 's 3200 and 1600 relay learns also prevailed versus Olivet. On April 25. Eaton Rapids defeated Maple Valley 85-43, Damon Patrick won lhe long jump in that event. while Brian Hopkins look both lhe 200 and 418). Pete Kellepourey won lhe 300 hurdles and lhe Lions' 3200 relay leam also finished first. Middleville's Jessi Davis glides around the track in a meet with Calvin,. Christian last week. (Photo provided) •' Maple Valley < Maple Valley’s girls lost twice last week.'* to Olivet (79-49) and Eaton Rapids (71-57). ' Kathryn Murphy won three times in IbcX Trojan trackster Ryan Hasselink finds distance between two Calvin Christian runners in a track and field meet Iasi week. (Photo provided) Delton's Jesse Young appears to be in perfect stride during a meet with Comstock on April 18. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Middleville's 400 team kept its winning streak alive and the 800 and 1600 squad also won. Once egain Middleville and Caledonia competed in high school sports, this time at last Saturday's Caledonia Relays. Here runners from the two schools go at it in the 800 relay. c o o Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 10.1996. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 10,1W6, IS MONDAY, MAY 13, 1996. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 13,1996. ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. township clerk's office. Persons planning lo register with the respective county, city ADDENDUM 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. © o Come and go as you please, Must be 18 or over. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that lhe Board of Education of Barry Intermediate School District. Michigan, has called a special millage election to be held in the intermediate school district on the same day as the annual school election. 000«pR'7' The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the Shall the 125 mills limitation (125 on each SI XXX)DO) on taxable val­ uation on the annual property tax previously approved by the electors of Barry lninmed:ate School District. Michigan, for the education of handicappoi persons be increased by .9375 mill ($0.9375 on each S1DOO.OO on taxable valuation: the estimate of the revenue the inter­ o o o o o o FREE CHIPS Xssc^’oo in the 1996 calendar year is approximately SID17.897 from local prop­ erty taxes authorised herein ’ Electors residing within the intermediate school district must be registered with the appropriate township or city clerk by 5 o'clock. p.m.. on Monday. May 13.1996. in order to vote on the above proposition. I ALL PROCEEDS TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS Hard Cards 3/25c • 50-50 Payback media!. ,.hooi district will collect if the millage is approved and levied © o © © o FREE SODA hOt free COFFEE "oush&S so election: SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL JV soccer shutout Doors open 1:00-1:30 Sally A. Adams Secretary. Board of Education JV baseball z team loses ' league opener Hastings* JV soccer squad came across a very good Forest Hills Central leam on j April 29 and lost by a score of 5-0. !./ ELKS, ON WOODLAWN, HASTINGS o .'I • (••: The Saxons* junior varsity baseball squad dropped their conference opener to Lowell on .,। April 24 by a 9-3 score. .*» Bob Cole took lhe lose, allowing 2 earned, runs. 5 hits and striking out 6 Lowell ir«. hitlers. Cole (RBI). Josh Richie (RBI) and Adam Schultz each had a hit for the Saxons SUNDAY, MAY 5,1996 or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerk's offices are This Notice is given by order of the board of education. DREAMS OF GOLD o © o © © © To register, visit any Secretary of Slate branch office or your county, city or open for registration. April 23 meet with Olivet. Murphy’s wins Jg were in the 1600. 400 and 800. Nicole Wilson also was an individual winner in the 3200. Maple Valley’s other two triumphs. • came in the 3200 and 1600 relays. Two days later (April 25) Murph. won three more times in the 800. 1600 and 3200 . events. Erica Krolik had two firsts in the... shot put and the discus, while Nicole Reid, ■ scored a victory in the 100 dash. , . Middleville Middleville could not keep pace with the ; defending league champ. Calvin Christian, on April 23 losing 85-43. .. • The Trojans, however, remained unbeaten •! in the 400 with a winning lime of 55.1. Angie McQueen. Samantha Sherman. **. Lindsey Robertson and Laura Reed are the • ■ members of that perfect squad. .• Individual firsts went to Jenna Shook inthe shot put (32-2 1/4) and the discus (105-,.,. 9). Kcri Koehn in the 100 hurdles (175) and Jessi Davis in the 1600 (5:38.4). ,•, On April 25. lhe Middleville girls (3-1 in. , the OK Blue) bounced back from the defeat. lo oust Godwin Heights 86-42. ._•» Jenna Shook won the shot put (31-4 1/4)* and the discus (100-1). Laura Recd prevailed . in the 100 (13.8) and the 200 (29.8). Keri Koehn had double victories in the 100 hurdles (183) and the 300 hurdles (55.8) and Jessi Davis crossed the finish line first in the 400(1:08.2). lie. # B23887 Sponsored by: •xPllMtllrt; o o o o o o o Throw down A Maple Valley infielder puts a tag om • an opposing baserunner in a recent ; varsity baseball game at Maple Valley . High. (Photo by Perry Hardin) —1 / �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 2, 1996 — Page 15 Special soccer clinic held in Hastings The Hastings Select Soccer Club held a 3­ hour soccer clinic for goalkeepers on April 6 at the Northeastern upper field. The clinic. The Goal Keepers", was presented by West Michigan’s goalkeeper Lenny Larocca, who is also a Michigan Youth Soccer Association "D" level coach. Larocca instructed lhe goalkeepers from the four Hastings Select Soccei teams on the fundamental skills required for playing the position. Ivy Malone, from the U14 girls team. Jeremy Pond, from the UI3 boys team. Dan Deming, from lhe UI4 boys team, and John Deming, of the U12 boys team, all participated. Hasiings has four traveling teams playing in the West Michigan Youth Soccer Association league out of Kalamazoo. The aim is to enhance the players' skill levels as well as develop the high school program. The spring soccer season runs till June 8. Games arc played at Northeastern';, upper field and the Fish Hatchery Park at 2 and 4 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the A special soccer clinic for goalkeepers was held recently in Hastings. Western Michigan's Lenny Larocca was on hand to give local goalkeepers a few tips on how to play the position. (Photo provided) games. UI2 Boys B (at Northeastern) April 20 — Kalamazoo 6, Hastings 0; April 27 — River Oaks All. Hastings 0; May 4 — Hastings vs. River Oaks B (4 p.m J. May 18 — Hastings vs. Lakeshore A Hastings' Summer Gillons (12) uses some fancy tootwork to get by an East Grand Rapids defender last Wednesday at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Three wins boost Trojans to top of OK Rainbow Three wins propelled the Middleville Trojans to the upper half of the OK Rainbow Conference standings last week. Middleville (4-3 overall. 4-2 in the league) scored a 3-0 win over South Christian on April 19. a 5-0 victory over Spring Lake on April 22 and a 4-1 triumph over Calvin Christian on April 24. Katie Polhemus scored twice against South Christian, The third Middleville goal came on a stunning header from Rachel DeVormcr from a centering cross from Kelly Holwerda. Jamie Robbins (allied twice and Polhemus. Holwerda and Chanda Wenger each scored once in the shutout over Spring Lake Calvin Christian scored first on a windaided lob over Middleville goalkeeper Tracy Schondclmayer. but the Trojans would charge forward for the victory. Polhemus scored the team’s first goal and Corcen Barber headed in a centering chip from Liz Panza for the second. Polhemus would achieve the hat trick with two more goals in the second half. Hastings A 0-0 tic with unbeaten Zeeland opened the week on April 24. but Saxons came back to tally four times in a shutout win over South Christian a night later. Saran Mepham booted across her sixth and seventh goals. Sarah Hayes scored her fifth and Summer Gillons added her fifth in the victory over the Sailors. Three of the Hastings' goals came in the opening half. Zeeland out-shot Hastings 15-8. but neither team produced a goal in the weekly opener. Fullbacks Megan Pierce. Jenny Norris. Mylca deGoa and Rachel Nystrom were rewarded far their efforts. "They played very intelligently and aggressively, the best game this season." Hastings coach Doug Mepham said. Forest Hills Central scored the game­ winner three minutes into the game on April 29 in a 1-0 win against Hastings. Hastings (4-2-2. 1-2-2 in the OK White) managed just 5 shots on goal to Forest Hills Central s 25. Mepham praised the play of Stephanie Jiles who did her share in getting the younger Saxon team to rally against a very solid Forest Hills Central squad. Lake*nod The Vikings scored a 4-2 victory against Grand Ledge on April 22 and a I-1 tic with Albion on April 19. Melissa Ruder tallied 2 goals and Heather Heilman and Natasha Gonzales each had I versus Grand Ledge Maggie Dmgerson alro played a solid game from her fullback p^Bilion. >Angie Dodge scored lhe goal in the Albion contest with Melissa Ruder gaining the aniist. Lakewood coach Sean McNatt praised I tlic fullback plaj of Richclle Spencer in that I I I I game. On Monday the Vikings (now 2-0-1) ousted Was land 3-0 with Angie Dodge tallying all 3 goals. Sara Carr was credited with the shutout, making b saves. .Melissa Ruder assisted on 2 of Dodge's scores and Priscilla Ruder played a strong game for his sweepers’ position. Lakewood will play two home games at I I I I the old junior high school on Friday and Saturday. Delton will be the opponent on Friday and a game that was originally to be played at LCC will take place in Lakewood (4 p.m.) U14 Girls (at Northeastern) April 20 — Grand Rapids B 8. Hasiings 0; River Oaks 5. Hastings I; May 5 — Hastings vs. S.W. Michigan (2 p.m.); June 1 — Hastings vs. River Oaks (2 p.m.) U13 Boys B (at Fish Hatchery) April 20 — Lakeshore B 2. Hasiings I; April 27 — Hastings 8. Edwardsburg 0; May 18 — Hastings vs. Kalamazoo (4 p.m.) U14 Boys A (al Fish Hatchery) April 20 — Hastings I. Kalamazoo I; April 27 — Grand Rapids A 2. Hastings 0; May II — Hastings vs. Battle Creek (2 p.m.); May 18 — Hastings vs. S.W. Michigan A (2 p.m.) SUMMER SCHOOL 1996 Hastings Adult & Community Education, in cooperation with Hastings High School, has developed a summer school program which will help students in the district catch up on classes and earn credit in required subjects and benefit the community. Students will have the opportunity to eam 1/2 high school credit per session. No Absentee Allowed <95.00 per class Each Session is 1/2 CREDIT Seislon»1 Session* 2 June 10 - Juno 2? July ? - July 26 4 hours per day 7:30 am-11:30 am 4-hours per day 7:30 am-11:30 am Monday ■ Friday Monday - Friday 60 hours 60 hours US History I US History II Keyboarding Life Skills English English Science-Integrated (part I) Science-Integrated (partll) Math Lab Math Lab Government Professional Tree Trimming and Removal, Stump Grinding, for more information and to have a brochure cent to you, pleace call TREE ESTIMATES • Fully Insured 94-^-4414- 616-945-4687 • 616-721 -TREE Paramedic ambulance service is important! When you need an ambulance, you don’t ask what it costs. For $40 you’ll never have to find out Mercy Ambulance AMBULANCE-PLUS MEMBERSHIP JOIN NOW! Onty Joining now will assure you and your family no out-of-pocket expense should you need an ambulance. AMBULANCE-PLUS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PIEAM PRINT PLAINLY FOR LANSING AREA; LANSING MERCY AMBULANCE ’422 E MergerLonsmg Ml 48912 MAIL TO FOR BARRY COUNTY Lou Name HASTINGS AMBULANCE H»oa Hostings MJ 40058 Deo i Ant Name — BMhOato SSNo Soouse Deo 2 Deo 3 HcnpM C<*v 4 S’ote _ Zc___ Doctor | MCR | MCD i BARRY COUNTY SERVICE AREA । | -1j ftE ASI MAD AND SIGN THE AGM£ Mt NT ON TME »ACK BPOM MAILING s.qr'o’w'e AMBULANCE-PLUS Membership Contract jnoerstond mo? I must use the services of Loosing Mercy Amouionce Ambuionce-Pius program to be eligible fo' ben efits wi’n ms membe'sn© i understand mat me membership brov des me ond my fdmiiy with emergency dnd noneme'gency cere and ambulance transport to ond from me nosex’o’ wmm me Lansmg Mercy Ambulance service area at no additional ou?-of-oockef expense ?o me I autho­ rize Loosing Mercy Ambulance to bHi my insurance comer or omer m»d party payot for any customary charges assoctufea wim ths servee Lansing Mercy Ambulance agrees fo oc ceo’sucn baymen? if an, as odymentm tun formose eligible oene’ts Any mp beyond me member s serve® afeo w»« be b«e<J a? egu’Gr ra?es I on Saturday. The old junior high field is I located across from the Felpausch store. I EXTRA COPIES I of The BANNER I are available throughout I Greater Barry County! Earn High School Credit For More Information Call: 1-800-815-3222 i o*so unoe's’ana mat emergency cans nave a f*st pnonty ana me needs tor medicai transport w* be ae’ermnea by me soeC'd”v teamed staff of Lansing Mercy Ambulance : further understand mat even routine medico1 transfers re- qu^e physician authorization This Amouia'ce ^u$ memo*?’ ship covers ground Transportation only i understand that my family membetsro s non-refundob’e and nor ?rans*erob‘e Trvs membership becomes effective two days a*ef mv signed ana completed opoi.cation along with my 540 annua' fee is received m me Lansing Mercy Ambu’ance business office and win expire Moy 31 of each year i affirm ma? I nave 'eaa ana understand ana agree ?o me terms of ms membership as described above in the ’ Ambu •cnce-Pius Membe’sh.'p Contract' Signature ____________________ �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2, 1996 County board rejects Herrington's restructuring proposal by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers has rejected a proposal from a fellow member to toss out the board's standing committee structure and give committee re­ sponsibilities to its administrator. Six of the eight commissioners voted against Commissioner Emmet Herrington's idea to overhaul what he calls outmoded county government Herrington and Commissioner Robert Wenger cast the only affirmative votes in fa­ vor of the proposal "The concept is a good thing to look al." Wenger said After lhe vote. Herrington told the board. "Since 1839. we have not changed You all know who Charles Darwin, the grer naturalist was. He (Darwin) said it takes a million years to change a gene I think it's going to take a million and one to change this board." Herrington has contented that his proposal to eliminate lhe seven committees, made up of commissioners, would bring about more effective management practices to county government. He repeatedly has said that commissioners appear to be consumed in oversight or mi­ cro-management activities rather than scrvmg as policy makers. County Board Chairman James Bailey dis­ putes Herrington's contention about micro- JUSTICE, continued from page 1 Fisher said there have also been fewer pre­ liminary exams and circuit court trials, be­ cause while he is serving in District Court he can deal immediately with those felony cases where the defendant wants to waive the preliminary exam and plead guilty. Fisher admitted, however, that the new system may have resulted in an "clement of uncertainly* among county employees at lhe three courts. "Our success will depend on whether we have built the mutual respect and trust we need among the employees of all three courts." he said. The three courts will have to work out new systems of paperwork and record keep­ ing. and work out other problems. One problem the judges have already tried to deal with, according to Shaw, is a possi­ ble lack of consistency in the type of deci­ sions made in individual court cases, because of differences in personalities and preferences regarding cases. "Our goal is to be very consistent." Shaw said. "We've all talked about sentencing. How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy Lung Association AMERICAN 3Z LUNG ASSOCIATION We've talked about landlord/tenant cases. We've talked about divorce cases." From such communications, the judges were able to arrive at a concensus of opinion as to their approach to those matters. Shaw said. Another concern Holman said he had at first was whether the expertise the judges had developed over the years in dealing with cases in their respective courts would be di­ luted somewhat with the swapping of cases and courts. "Initially you think there's a big differ­ ence" in the various courts. Holman said. But he said it wasn't hard for him to gel "up to speed" with current laws and procedures regarding all lhe courts. Judging skills, ac­ cording to both Shaw and Holman, "are the same no matter what court you're in." Shaw pointed out. though, (hat "We're all keeping our areas of expertise also." And Shaw said the judges will rely on cxirt staff to smooth over rough spots. "The people we have in juvenile court will really be of great assistance as (the other) judges move into the juvenile court area.” he said. Another matter to be dealt with down lhe road is whether or not the judges will con­ tinue to be elected as separate probate, dis­ trict and circuit judges. Shaw said eventually voters will probably have a slate of candi­ dates to choose for the one position of Barry County trial judge. John N. Kirkendall, a Washtenaw County probale judge who is heading up lhe consoli­ dation studies for lhe supreme court, said at the Law Day ceremonies that yet other changes loom in the future for all the court systems, as technology takes over and makes electronic transmittal of court filings possi­ ble. Thus Barry County could be facing not just a change in lhe system, but a restructur­ ing of the entire judicial process through technology Brickley admitted that "the more changes are needed, the more resistance there will be." Fisher called the changes a "journey” the county system is making that "will be diffi­ cult." But. he said, "if we work together and set aside our differences, we can accomplish something that can be beneficial lo every­ one." Barry County Commissioner Sandy James, who attended the ceremony and a re­ ception afterward, said the county has “come in leaps and bounds in working for the future and not iust today." management "He *Her*;ngton) tht only one who per­ ceives there is micro-management." Bailes said after last week's board meeting Bailey said he recently asked county elected officials and department heads to give him written comments about the issue The response was that there were no department heads or elected officials who believe the county board is micro-managing. Bailey said. For example, commissioners "never have gone into anyone's (department head's) bud­ get... We don't question each expenditure." he said. County department heads and elected offi­ cials said they believe lhe board knows the difference between administration, policy making and micro-managing. Bailey said. In his pilch to sell his proposal to his fel­ low commissioners. Herrington said. ”1 con­ tend that we are not qualified as administra­ tors. This takes time in the academic world and time in the empirical world. You de­ velop experience, and the experience and the academic world helps to make decisions... We are qualified in the area of policy. Thai's where wc should contain our efforts. I feel. Wc should give guidance in the form of pol­ icy lo our administrator "Our time should be consumed in talking with our constituents, finding out what they want, what they rued and what wc can give them under the statutes and regulatory mate­ rial. So far. I have nol seen this come forth in this board. Wc confine our lime. I main­ tain. to micro-management, to oversight management of which wc do not know what we are doing." Herrington said. He said the «.ounty is like "a ship without a rudder. Wc go this direction one day and we go this direction another. Wc have no cohesive look al where we should be going as policy makers." Reaction against relinquishing responsibilities from an elected official to an employed administration brought strong comments from several commissioners who termed such a proposed change to setting up a dictatorship. "...We're al lhe grass roots level and that's where we belong." said Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman. "Wc should not be giving our duties over to somebody who does nol report to lhe people... If they don't like what we do in two years, out we go... it's designed that way.” Commissioner Tim Burd said he was in total disagreement with Herrington's pro­ posal. "You're going on a concept that more and more levels of bureaucracy and administra­ tion are somehow better," Burd said. "You're taking lhe decision making process one step away from the elected officials that have to answer directly to the people "If I nuke a decision. I have to answer for it. If I'm a complete incompetent, well they better get somebody else in here that knows what's going on." he said, noting that com­ missioners can always seek outside expert sources if they need more information before making decisions. "As policy makers wc set the tone of what the administrator docs." Herrington said. "You talk about him being a dictator, he functions under what wc allow. So many times boards do not accept or conduct this function. Thai’s where the weakness is. If wc will... get out and find out what the people want and come back and make policy, wc will be doing our jobs." ”1 wholeheartedly disagree with you." Burdsaid. Commissioner Rod Goebel told Herring­ ton that he underestimates county residents' abilities to select good county representa­ tives. Goebel also offered a paraphrase of Her­ rington's written proposal and explanation saying that according to Herrington's views "government by and for the people is out­ dated" and that the "board should pass the buck." Commissioner Linda Watson called Her­ rington's proposal to change county gov­ ernment "a dead horse that keeps getting beat to death. "I know there is room for improvement, but I don't believe that dictating to us in this manner is the way it's going to happen. I don’t like being threatened that if 1 don't go along with a new policy that I'm going to be replaced in lhe election.” Herrington has predicted that lhe proposal to eliminate committees and give lhe admin­ istrator more duties will become an election issue. Watson said she believes Herrington's proposal, if implemented would be too costly lo lhe county because she thinks more than one extra employee would have to be hired. Herrington has said he believes the change would require hiring an assistant for the ad­ ministrator. which could be funded from the savings of not paying per diems lo commis­ sioners for committee meetings and mileage for commissioners to attend the meetings. Before lhe vote, Wenger said he fell that the "total package.” including the financial picture, would have lo be studied before such a proposal could be implemented. "I cant see at this point that the county is going to benefit that greatly (from that type of change)." Watson said. "I think it's important that we keep our eyes open and we keep moving forward and... there are certain areas that we need to...improve...," she said. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Notce ts hereby gwen that the Caledonia Township Plamng Commwcion wil conduct Pubic Hearings on May 6. 1996. at 7 JO pm at the Township Hal. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, 49316. The subject of the Public Hearings will be the following proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. A request to rezone from the R-R Zoning District to the PUD Zoning District the property to be commonly known as Blackstone Estate*. Section 1. 68th Street, east of McCorda Avenue. Caledonia Township. Kent County, ML The permanent parcel number for the parcels Involved In the rezonlng are as follows: 41-23-01-326-002; 41 -234)1-400-030; 41-234)1-4004)04; 41-234)1­ 4004)15; 41-234)1-4004)14; 41-234)1-4004)18; and 41-234)1-4004)01. A lengthy legal description for ths property Is available at ths township office. Copies of these proposed amendments are avatebto for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am unW noon on Fndav- Help is at your NRIL D&ARTMCNT SKOALS MANKURS - *3.00 Off NOW *7.00 P€DKUA€S - *5.00 Off NOW *19.99 eWPKRONG - *2.00 OFF NOW *4.99 ELECTROLYSIS - hetono s many area people fiee themselves of inwonfucJ hair and offers FREE consultation and you can leam * Why you may have a hot problem * How etectrotysB works * The Offeree! effects of temporary hat removal methods* Areas that can De worked on Receive $2.00 OF your Itf vM tor etocfcoMte- RAZOR'S Cat for an appointment today' Open 6 days a week MAIPDESICNERS 3K0^a Mon.-Frt. 8 to 8: Sat 8 to 4 Wok-ms Welcome 112 E. COURT ST.. HASTINGS 948-8767 We have me answers to a»i >our concerns aootz living w»m neuromjscula' disease THE VOICE OF HOPE 1-800­ 572-1717 MDA muscular dystrojm* ASS0CW. The pubic ts mvrted and encouraged to attend this meeting. If any citizen has physical limitations which may hmrt access to or participation m the meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 8914)070. at least 24 hour poor to the meeting time 117 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomappie, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517^) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanna Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Watson also talked about al! of the com­ missioners being equal, even through they all come from different walks of life. "The people of Barry County have elected each one of us." she said. "There are eight of us here and if we pull together as a team — all eight working to­ gether — wc can do great things." Newman said. “We've done great things during our first year of our term. I think we've done very well..." Earlier in the discussion. Herrington said it was his understanding that the current board was going to reduce the number of committees. "Instead, wc have increased lhe number of people on committees. I think wc have to set some target dales and act if we want to improve county administration.* "I guess I'm puzzled." said Commissioner Sandy James. "Wc all voted lhe first meeting in January... on the standing committees, on the chair, our structure and policy and procedures. At that lime, it was a unanimous vote by all eight of us to go forward with what we had." she said. "Wc didn't have any choice to do anything lo replace what wc had." Herrington said "I'm proposing that we replace the antiquated structure.” There was no comment made at that time of any problem." James said. "...If I wasn't in favor of something 1 wouldn't have voted yes. "I think there are many things that have happened that wc have looked into the fu­ ture. and it's not correct to say we do hot. You have good ideas," James told Herring- । ton. "Wc all have good ideas... We have tikj work together as a group for the betterment of Barry County. That is our ultimate as far as I'm concerned. "My feeling with all due respect is n<< your feeling." she said "That docs not mc.m I do not respect what your feelings arc... That does not mean that 1 do not think there is always room for improvement with any­ thing.* "This thing is not new," Herrington re­ sponded. "This came up when I was on the board before when I was on the beard in (I9)*79 and *80...later on wc did get an ad­ ministrator. only wc called it a coordinator. This (getting rid of committees) hasjiol been accepted over the many years. I tried to point out the advantages and what wc car do lo improve county government and we're still stuck where we were in 1839. *»>y| can! we improve county government 1 don't get any answers." he said. Bailey, after the meeting, said Hcrringimi has a different interpretation of pan of a pa­ per about the role of county commissioners, which was written by Professor LyntCR. Harvey of Michigan State University. % Harvey's paper deals with policy making versus administration and serving on statu­ tory boards and commissions. Bailey pointed out that Harvey notes that one of a county board's key responsibilities is to adopt and monitor a balanced budget. "In order to fulfill their policy making roles it is imperative that county commis­ sioners understand lhe goals and function of each county department, their funding sources and current programming efforts," Harvey, an Extension specialist, said in the paper. "Commissioners are urged to visit indi­ vidually with departments or provide a forum for department heads to address the county hoard early in the budget year (January or early February) for expressed purpose of gathering information about each department, time consuming yes. but most critical to assuming a policy making role." Harvey said. "A necessary, but not sufficient condition lo policy making is understanding lhe unique nature of the structure of county government and lhe responsibilities of each cost center. An additional condition for policy making is gaining insight lo the emerging trends and issues confronting the county both financial as well as programmatic. Such insights can only-be gained through active listening to Che individuals charged with the responsibility of carrying out lhe day-to-day operations ol county government." Harvey said. '• He noted that "perhaps the most difficult challenge for county commissioners is the separation of policy making roles verrui administrative roles." and he advised against becoming micro-managers, such as question­ ing each expenditure or action by a depart­ ment head or elected official. "Administrative oversight of depart menu and agencies fall into the realm of appointed or elected county administrative personnel, il a county has established such a position, am! board commissioner committees. "It is advisable from an operational stand point that each dcpartment/agency be as signed lo a standing board committee fo administrative and programmatic oversight.' Harvey said. "The trend in county government i: toward fewer board committees with five tc seven committees appearing to be. 1 reasonable number." he said. The Barry board has seven committees. By state law. county boards are required t( have a finance committee. "Due to the many interdependencies ii county government, changes in staffing, ap propnations and program thrusts impact nc only the office (or department) in questior but related offices,” Harvey said. As exam pics, he said buying more patrol cars migj often result in additional traffic for th county prosecutor and district court. . ! He concluded, in the paper, that "evaluh mg budget center (department) request within the context of functional grouping (in committees) permit the board to assuqi a macro perspective in policy making er decision making.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2, 1996 — Page 17 Spring Fling activities set May 13-19 in Hastings by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Hasiings Area Chamber of ,Commerce is sponsoring a smorgasbord of activities to celebrate Michigan Week, encourage residents and businesses to spruce ■VP the city and promote a lol of fun and ,goodwill in the process Spring Ring will take place May 13-19. , . "The Spring Fling is going to be a nice way to welcome spring into Barry County. Wc hope to see a lol of people there and hope they all have a good lime," said Spring Fling co-chair Wes Robinson. u . "Il’s also a kick-off for Michigan Week." said Chamber Executive Director Dixie .^ladcl-Manshum. "It's lo celebrate the resources and assets \>f Barry County and the city of Hastings." added Spring Fling co-chair Julie DeBoer. "Wc want lo inspire everyone to get out .and clean up their yards and clean around ‘their buildings, homes, etc. and to spruce up .the city lo welcome future visitors and tourists," Stadcl-Manshum said. "Each year wc keep including new activi­ ties. Hopefully this will be an ongoing thing that just keeps growing." DeBoer said. , .’"It's only the second year (of Spring Fling), so it doesn't compare to Summer­ fest. but maybe some day it’s going lo." Robinson said. Another purpose is for chamber members ,|p raise funds for projects, work together as > community and network. DeBoer and Jtadel-Manshum said. /..Everyone is being invited to bring a jiroom and help sweep downtown Hastings lo kick-off the Spring Fling event at 8 a.m. .Monday. May 13. Slate Senator Joanne JEmmons and Rep. Terry Geiger will lend a hand. Refreshments will be provided to vol­ unteer sweepers by lhe Back Door Deli and J3ld Tymc Bakery ‘ The American Legion will have a pancake .breakfast from 7 to 11 a m. May 18 and the Chamber will have an auction on the Court­ house lawn beginning al noon that same The auction will be conducted by Apple­ tree Auctioneering (Jim and Jennifer Lum­ bert). but there will be a number of guest auctioneers including Jim Bailey. Frank Campbell. Steve DeBoer. Carl Schoesscl. Jerry Sarver. Ron Neil. Bill Doherty and Dixie Stadcl-Manshum. Ako on May 18. the local Dulcimer Club will perform on lhe Courthouse lawn from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lulu the Clown (Amy Castonguay) and Viola the Clown (Carol Castonguay) also will perform there from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Nearby on the lawn, the County Republi­ can Party will have a bake sale, beginning at 10 a.m. until everything is gone; and from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. the Party will have a patriotic bunting sale for the chamber. A rummage sale by the GFWC will take place on the Courthouse lawn that day. too. A city wide garage sale at local residences and churches takes place May 17-18 A 1978 Corvette T-Top Coupe, owned by Jack Lambka of Hasiings. will be on display on the Courthouse lawn from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. to promote the May 19 Corvette Show at Histone Charlton Park County Sheriff Steve DeBoer and the Barry County Sheriffs Department will have a display and a patrol car on the Courthouse lawn for the May 18 festivities. Special appearances will be made by Vince and 1-arry. "The Crash Dummies." Another display and booth will be staffed from 10 a.m. lo 4 p.m. May 18 by the Cir­ cle of Friends, the group behind the new city playground project. That same day. the public may go to the Hastings Public Library to sec a display about the library’s history to commemorate its 100th anniversary Food will be available on the Courthouse lawn area from 11 a.m. lo 4 p.m. and the profits will benefit the Chamber. Bob's Grill will provide hot dogs and popcorn; McDonald's will provide orange drink; The Hastings Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling Committee includes (standing, from left) Abby Chase. Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum, Susanne Parker of the Hastingb Jaycees, Jim Lumbert. Spring Fling Chairman Wes Robinson, Agnes Adrounie, Arby’s will have lemonade; and the Jaycees will sene cotton candy. Al the First Presbyterian Church on May 18. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. the church youth group will be collecting "slick paper" for recycling. Other on-going activities will be flower planting throughout the city from May 18­ 25 as pan of the new chamber-sponsored Adopt-A-Comcr program; fire hydrant paint­ ing by the Hastings Jaycees from May 13­ 18; an art exhibit by Hastings High School at 4he Manor newsletter, and /.(.special activities like the upcoming Western Week honoring National Nursing Borne Week, which will feature a casino night, rodeo. Chuck Wagon Day and John ^Vayne movie festival. r The Manor administrator told volunteers at the luncheon that "You guys make a big glijrfcrcncc for us. We wholeheartedly appreciate the time and effort you spend at the facility. Keep up the gixxJ work." seniors from 1-5 p.m. May 18-19 at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. The exhibit is being sponsored by the Thomappie Arts Council of Barry County. Hastings Sanitary Service will be provid­ ing trash service for the street sweep and business clean-up and also for the Court­ house lawn activities on May 18. Any group interested in participating with a booth or activity for the Spring Ring ac­ tivities shculd contact Julie DeBoer al 945­ 0150 as sewn as possible. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION Manor i. -Every Thursday Rhyner Scholma gets a big beach ball out. helps arrange residents of Fhomapplc Manor in a circle on the floor of lhe TV dining room, and supervises as the residents kick the beachball hack and forth. , ,Somc of the residents have only one leg W<lh which to kick the ball. Scholma ex­ plains. Some of them can't kick the ball al al.l. so they hit it with a broom. rj.Hc supervises ballroom volleyball every Tucsdav. where Manor residents sit in wheelchairs and bat a balloon back and forth Across a volleyball net that's been stretched *Noss the room. i, Scholma. an Algonquin Lake resident whose wife lives at Thomappie Manor, is one of about 130 area residents who yyluntcer their services at lhe Manor. The Volunteers, according to Manor activity director Rita Pitts, arc "part of the wonders of the world and definitely a nart of the Wonder of our facility/ The volunteers were honored last .Wednesday al a volunteer luncheon. Their vitics at the Manor are diverse » Russell Bender of Middleville, whose wife also resides at the Manor, brings his electric golf cart lo the manor and uses it to distribute mail to the residents. Otis and Mary Hcrmcnitt of Prairieville bring their knusical instruments, including a steel gui­ tar. violin, and omm-chord. to the Manor every month and sing to (he residents. The Hcrmcnitts. who retired from their farm in the mid-1980s, travel all over the area to pursing homes, singing gospel, country and Other music for the enthusiatic residents. ,..>fany of the volunteers. Pitts said, play musical instruments. The Manor has music programs lour times a week. Others help out with the bingo games, discussion programs. Spring Fling co-chair Julie DeBoer. Commissioner Sandy James, Bob Edwards. Diane Anderson, Jean Chase, Jess Chase. Scott Ommen; (seated in front) Seth Parker. Marcia Martin. Milt LaVictor. Robin Welton. Cathy Allerding and Alene Hamilton. SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUAUFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, BARRY AND CALHOUN, STATE OF MICHIGAN WHO MAY VOTE?: Ad 451. Public Ads of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: “The Inspedors of Eledion at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School Distrid whose name is not registered as an eledor in the City or Township in which the person resides..... “ Rhyner Scholma (left) and Russell Bender are faithful volunteers at the Manor. The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk, City Clerk or School District to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to held on June 10, 1996 is May 13,1996 during regular working hours. The election is being held to vote on the following: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: EUGENE HAAS TERRY L. MCKINNEY KATHLEEN CARLSON PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY (4 Year Term) (2 Year Term) (4 Year Term) (4 Year Term) Also any Propositions that may be submitted MILLAGE PROPOSITION Marian Traister (left) and Chns Remley. students at Hastings Middle School, were honored for their assistance at the Manor dunng Christmas and Valentine's Day activities. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, be increased by .5545 mill ($0.5545 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation for the year 1996 to provide additional funds for enhancement of operating revenue to be used to operate and maintain the proposed new additions and renovations: the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the mill­ age is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approxi­ mately $153,776.00 from local property taxes authorized herein? SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall the 1.25 mills limitation ($1.25 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation on the annual property tax previously approved by the elec­ tors of Barry Intermediate School District. Michigan, for the education of handicapped persons be increased by .9375 mill ($0.9375 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation; the estimate of the revenue the intermediate school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approximately $1,017,897 from local property taxes authorized herein? Read the BANNER .. each week for... ■: ALL THE -SPORTS...in This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan. Dated May 2,1996. ■Barry County...in one, ' easy to read report! Ray A. Rose Secretary, Board of Education Otis and Mary Hermenitte play instruments and sing for Manor residents. �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 2. 1996 Delton youth expelled for knives at school by Jran Gallup Stuff Writer \n good example of ho* rumor jnd mis* information can cause trouble is being plus cd out in the Delton schools. Barrs Tounship Police Chicl Mark Kik x.iid he ssas called lo Delton Middle School I ridas \pril 26. alter school officials found a bukhet knile uith a III l/2-inch blade and a sharpened baling hook in a seventh-grade student's backpack in his locker. I atcr the same day. Kik uas called to lhe Delton High School when a hand-made s*ikh blade was found in a ninth-grader's backpack in his locker. Both students were removed from school that das and were released to lhe custody of their families. Kik said the situation is classic. He talked lo both students and they gave identical sto­ ries They had "heard'' that "they” were going lo hurt "me and my friends." They both "knew" it; the seventh grade student had "heard" it and so had lhe ninth­ grader. Both told Kik they uere carry ing knives lo pnaccl themselves and lhetr fnends When I asked them how they knew the other was going to hurt them, or who they" was. neither could say The students are not in the same building, they have no daily contact One walks lo school lhe other hses way out in the county and rides a bus." Kik said. "1 asked them if they had ever esen talked directly to each other, and they both said no' but they had hollered al each other when one walked by the bus." Kik said he emphasized to the boys that hollering at another student was a normal teen-age activity. Still working on the incident. Kik is talk­ ing to fnends. parents, family and school of­ ficials about the event "If what they say is true, they were listen­ ing to and acting on a rumor And. I don't think they got together to work on their sto­ ries," he added "These are two nice, regular, clean-cut kids, and I don't think they realize that their whole school year is gone With the auto­ matic expulsion under state law. next year they'll be right where they arc now." Now. two children will have lo go through the juvenile process with review by the prosecutors office, all because of mis­ communication and rumors, he said Local demolition site under investigation by Jean Gallup Staff Writer l he demolition site of the former Grand Rapids Btxikcase and Chair building on Slate Street is the target of investigations by Hastings Police, the Michigan Attorney General's office and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality . Hastings City Police are investigating two formal complaints that materials recovered from lhe building arc being sold from the site, but not delivered, said Police Chief Jerry Sarver. The matter has been sent lo lhe prosecutor's office for review, he said. Sgt. Tom Rumsey. DEQ environmental conservation officer in Plainwell, said the area being investigated by the DEQ was lhe disposal of miscellaneous construction material. He said the investigation results arc being sent to the State Attorney General's office for review for possible action. The company doing the demolition of the West State Street building is All-State Dismantling from Ml. Clemens An official at that company said he would have no comment. The owner of lhe property was nol available for comment. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca//...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Antiques Recreation Thank You BUYING - OLD POST­ CARDS, Phone: 616-948-4094 1993 SEADOO GTX, excellent condition, $3,700; trailer, $300. 948-2348____________________ CARD OF THANKS Wc wish lo thank everyone who made our 50th anniversary one to remember. Bonnie & Burdette Hayncr Lawn & Garden BRAD'S LAWN SERVICE. Hillings, Middleville, Gun Lake. Weekly service, cveful. dependable, inexpensive. 795-3566 Help Wanted A.G.S.L. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for a full time aircraft ground handler, $5.50 per hour plus benefits. Apply at 5500 44th Sl, Kent County Airport, Sam lo 5pm. 616-956-0924________________ ATTENTION STUDENTS! National firm expanding! $1025 to start! Great resume experience, flexible full/pxrttimc, A.A.S.P. Scholarships available. Cali Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm. Grand Haven, 846-2055, Grand Rapids, 245-3882. Kalamazoo, 323-7800 28’ SKYLINE NOMAD w/air and bed. In the Hasiings area, $4,250 with paid up rent through *96 season. 1-616476-2466 Real Estate ANTRIM COUNTY: 10.02 Beautifully Wooded Acres with driveway and campsite. Ideal hunting and camping base. Short walk to State land. $15,500, $500down, SI95/mo , 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118 MONEY TALKS! Don't wait for the spring rush to get pre­ approved financing to buy the home you’ve always wanted. Call today 616-945-0299 Miscellaneous CAMP COUNSELORS - area Girl Scout camp needs counse­ lors, lifeguards, horseback nding instructors, kitchen help. Live-in position from 6-5 to 8 10 Call 343-1516 for more infonnatioa._________________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM. INC., 08988 35th SL, Gobles, MI 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056, days; (616) 624-6215, evenings._________ HORSEBACK RIDING ( <>l \SELORS for area Girl Scout camp. Live-in position from 6'5 to 8/10. For more infor­ mation call 343-1516. FOR YOU MOM, A very nice lady, wishing you a happy 80<h. Love, ____________________Linda K LIFE GUARD/WSI positions at area Girl Scout camps. Live-in position from 6/5 to 8/10 and day camp position 6/17-8/2. Call 343-1516 for more information. ??FL.ND RAISING?? Need money fast? I have a perfect easy plan to help your non-profit organization earn big bucks! Call Rita 616-945-3392 now! MACHINE DESIGN ENGU NEER AND SUPERVISOR Head engineer position available in growing and aggressive machine production plant. Successful candidate will have 10 years experience in precision machine design, supervision and good verbal skills. Mctalsiamping press knowledge a plus. Benefits include: health/ dental insurance, 40Ik. Send rc'umc and qualifications to: P.O. Box 2660 Elkhart. IN 46515 EOE_______________ HAPPY AD MAINTENANCE ASSIS­ TANT - needed at area Girl Scout camp. Help with outdoor and building maintenance, vummrr position starting May. For more information call 343 1516. WRITERS! Gel published, fiction, non-ficuon New Video shows you how $39.95. Call TLP. 616-374-0061. M CJVisa/ COD SALES ASSISTANT Excellent telephone commu fixation skills reqmnxl and some Mies r«penence Company located m Plainwell Paying ’7 00 per hr. Call PMDS. Im. 616-665 *067 tor Information. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUZZARD LOVE YA National Ads $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company leuen from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information. American Publishers. 1-800426-3026, ML 1400 (24 Hrs.) GROCERY DELIVERY DRIVER To SSOOwk . full benefits! Major Co.! Local route! Training provided! 616-949-2424, .'obline foe. PRODUCTION SUPERVI­ SOR (Bottling Co.) Entry level! To 54150/wcck. noxt-dcgrecd. Fortune 500 Co. Needed now' 616-949.2424. Joblme fee. SUMMER SCHOOL AIDES To 11.75/hr non-degreed, nonccrtificd! Entry level! Hiring now! 616-949-2424. Joblme fee. Community Xotices THE HASTINGS ALUMNI BANQUET will be held on Saturday, June 8lh, 1996 at the Hastings High School Cafeteria. Punch table at 6:0Qdinncr at 6:30p.m. Tickets are available at Bosley's Pharmacy or contact Lois Miller 795-3797. The banquet is for the 65th; 60th; 55th; 50th; 25th and Class of 1996. Come meet many of your fellow classmates and teachers. Renew friendships. Eor Sale Automotive 1990 SUBARU LEGACY LS must sell, many extras, great condition, 60,000 actual miles, $1,000 below blue book price, $7,100, 948-2834____________ FOR SALE: BUICK 350, V-8 engine and auto trans, 4 bl. carb., A/C &. P.S., pumps, complete, $200 firm, Darton compound bow, R.H., sights, quiver, Beeman arrows, case, $200 firm. Leave message for Duane at 616-945-4063 Garotte Sale AUNT ELLEN SAYS- Hey. Agnes • that bracelet you bought for $25 was worth $200! Enjoy! AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC is just full of surprises. Y'all come! Grandma says, "Feeling down hearted? try opting for happi­ ness. n works for me" Delton M-43. 623-8900_____________ GARAGE SALE. ANTIQUE FURN IT U R E, toys, c lothcs, 6-1/2 x 8-1/2 truck camper & misc. Friday & Saturday, May 3rd & 4th, 9am-6pm, 237 S. Main, Clarksville____________ KOMBUCHA TEA: The Divine tea now available locally. For complete information send $3, self addressed stamped enve­ lope to The Divine Tea, P.O. Box 56. Woodland, MI 48897 R usiness S ervices HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property’Dcbt consolidation•Turncd down? problem credit? Wc can hclp!*Fast. easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consuluiion.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-944F and leave message. This was the scene at the fatal accident Monday in Middleville when a man driving the Ford Explorer (foreground) lost his life when he collided with the tractor trailer in the background. Middleville crash takes life of Wyoming man by Jcai. Gallup Staff Writer A Wyoming man lost his life in Middleville Monday when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck a gravel truck head on. Police Officer Joseph Bixicr of the Middleville Police Department confirmed. Richard Spitler. 60. was northbound on M-37 near Thornton Street in the village when witnesses told police that his Ford Explorer crossed the highway and struck the tractor trailer driven by Ron Teets of Rockford. Teets was not injured in the accident. The 4 p.m. accident was policed by Booher and Police Chief Louis Shoemaker. COURT NEWS: Three E.W. Bliss employees convicted of selling drugs after a lengthy undercover in­ vestigation by the Hastings City Police were sentenced lo jail and probation last week in Barry County Circuit Court. A fourth suspect in lhe case still awaits preliminary examination. Guy A. Backe, 36. of 836 Madison. Hast­ ings. was given three years of probation, the first seven months to be served in the Barry Police Beat: Pager, radar detector stolen HASTINGS — Police arc investigating the theft of a pager and radar detector valued at $260 that was stolen from a locked 1991 Geo Tracker in the K mart parking lol. Officers say sometime between 5:30 and 10 p.m. on April 22, the thief unzipped the lop of the convertible-type vehicle lo gain access lo lhe electronic equipment. Woman arrested at school crossing HASTING — A local woman was arrested by police April 23 for causing a disruption and cursing at a school crossing while school children were present. Hastings police report. Sally Barkhuff. 46. confronted a crossing guard on the corner of Michigan and Grant streets around 3 p.m . screaming and uttering obscenities. Sgt. James Lee of the Hastings Police Department told her lo stop and reminded hcr there were children present. When she refused to halt hcr behavior, she was arrested and taken to lhe Barry County Jail. Two dogs kill caged rabbits HASTINGS — The owner of two dogs that were accused of killing two caged rabbits has offered to pay restitution to the animals' owner, said Hasiings police. A homeowner on Madison Street in Hastings told police he found one rabbit dead inside a penned area, and followed a black lab and smaller black and white dog to South Hayes Street, where he found antxher dead rabbit. The dogs were taken to the Barry County Animal Shelter, where they were held until the owner picked them up. Sleeping driver hurt in crash THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A Middleville man was injured in a one-car accident April 28. when he apparently fell asleep while driving. James Allen Flikkema. 21. of Middleville, was driving east on Gackler Road in Thomappie Township when troopers from the Hastings State Police say he drove his 1992 Toyota for 255 feel on lhe south side of the road with the passenger side wheels off lhe road, and another 136 feet with both wheels off the road before he went into the ditch on lhe other side. He traveled another 121 feel in lhe ditch before eoing airborne and striking a tree. Flikkema told troopers he remembered when he woke up. he was going off the road and over corrected. He was cited for careless driving. Transported to Pennock Hospital after lhe accident. Flikkema was later taken to Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, where he is listed in good condition. Two fires reported at trailer park YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Thomappie Township Emergency Sen-ices responded to an April 28 alarm for two small fires at Yankee Spring Meadows mobile home park. Both were very small and burning at the same time. Fire Chief Robert Woodard said he thinks lhe 4 p.m. fires 'were intentionally set. probably by kids." Woodard said the fires were not hard lo pul out. but the situation could have been dangerous if they had gotten out of control. Gasoline stolen from tank JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Investigation continues by the Slate Police at the Hasiings Post following lhe theft of gas from a 300-gallon lank in Johnston Township. The owner said lhe gas tank of her car also was opened and the cap gone, as well as about 100 gallons of gas from an outside tank. The hose was left on the ground, and lhe lock on lhe gas lank broken 1 roopers said a neighbor had three teens slop al her house and ask for gas around midnight the day before the theft was discovered, but she couldn't help them Troopers are looking for three white males m their teens in lhe April 6 incident, possibly dnving a newer Ford Ranger pickup. Traffic stop yields arrests CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A routine traffic slop Apnl 24 by Troopers from lhe Stale Police Post in Hastings resulted in arrests of two men A Hasting man was arrested for possession of marijuana, driving while his license is suspended and two outstanding warrants for failure lo appear A Delton man who was a passenger in the vehicle was arrested on an outstanding w arrant. A third passenger in the vehicle was nol detained In the incident, the Hastings man was driving on Charlton Park Road with equipment overhanging the bed of the pickup by four feel with no red flag or warning device. County Jail, for selling marijuana. Daryl R. Hamel, 36. of 222 Kalamazoo, Lake Odessa, was sentenced to two years of probation, with the first three months to be spent in the county jail, for attempted delivers of mari­ juana. Keith Hill, 34. of 413 E. Walnut St., Hastings, was given three years of proba­ tion. with the first eight months to be spent in the county jail, for selling mar-juana. All three will be allowed to leave jail dur­ ing the day to go to work. They also will be required to pay fines and court costs and un­ dergo substance abuse counseling. Brachlin R Hanson. 21. of 1509 S. Church St.. Hastings, the fourth defendant in the case, faces preliminary exam May 8 on charges of selling marijuana. His case was delayed because of a change in prosecutors. The defendant asked for a special ! and the Eaton County prosecutor’s office was assigned lo the case. In other court actions last week in Barry ’ County: • Jody J. Tagged, 18. of 276 W. Ca> grovc. Nashville, stood mute lo felony charges of possessing marijuana, second of­ fense. A nol guilty verdict was entered on he behalf A pre trial was scheduled for May 16. • Randec L Heyboer. 25. of 2335 Michael. Wyoming, was sentenced to two years of probation, lhe first three days of it lo be spent in the Barry County Jail, for possessing methamphetamine. • Lome E. Osborn, 28. of 11880 S. Hutchinson, Dowling, was sentenced to three lo six years in prison for larceny in a building. Osborn stole a weed whacker, cross bow and gas can from a shed on Bristol Road. He was convicted of being a habitual offender for lhe larceny charge, which in­ creased the maximum penalty of four years in prison to six years. He also was given three lo five years in prison for a burglary without breaking con­ viction stemming from the same incident. Osborn had been on probation for a 1995 larceny conviction at the time of the current offense, and was sentenced to three to eight years in prison for violating his probation. He is to serve the sentences concurrently (at the same time.) • Virgil E. Owen III, 20. of 5476 Dorch­ ester. Kalamazoo, was sentenced to 18 months to 10 years in prison for burglaris­ ing a dwelling on Keller Road this past February. Circuit Judge James Fisher said Owen will serve six to eight years in prison before becoming eligible for release. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said Owen has "engaged in an uninterrupted crime career. He has gone through the juve­ nile system and gone to prison. Prison is lhe only alternative to protecting society from Mr. Owen." • Ernestine Reed. 32. formerly of Kalama­ zoo, stood mute to charges of violating her probation. Reed was serving probation for larceny in a building. She is accused of using crack co- j caine. failing to report to her probation offi- I cer and failing to attend certain counseling sessions. A not guilty plea was entered on her behalf and a May 6 hearing date was set. • Peter H. Gregg Jr., 31. of 437 E. Ham­ mond. Otsego, was sentenced to one year in jail and two years of probation for a third of­ fense drunk driving conviction. • Carl D. Foster Sr.. 43. of 221 Russelt Middleville, will not be able lo go back and forth lo work while serving a jail sentence for resisting and obstructing a police officer. Foster's work release was rescinded after he violated his probation by slopping at a restaurant w hile out of jail, which was a vio­ lation of probation rules requiring him to drive straight to work and straight back to jail without slopping. Foster was serving a one-ycar jail sentence and probation for resisting a police officer while the officer was trying to arrest Foster'! son. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-05-09.pdf 49b60938449cf86c762710254890a862 PDF Text Text u. Rep. Geiger talks to loyal opposition Rotary Honors Convocation held See Page 2 See Page 5 i; i s th. "lh si ... m, 4 18*3 League title clashes loom See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ra s aws Hastings VOLUME 142. NQ« / T-' THURSDAY. MAY 9. 1996 PRICE 50* News White edge lines on county roads to fade Briefs Alumni banquet set for June 8 The H*slin(* High School alumni ban qua win be held al 6 p.m. Saturday. June I. at the high rctnol cafeteria. A punch table win be available at 6 p.m. with dinner act for 6:30. Tickets are on sale at Boaley Phar­ macy, 945-3429. or they can be purchas­ ed from Lois E Miller at 795-3797. There win be special tables for the 65*. 60*. 55*. 25* class retauom. and for members of the data 1996. The banquet i> for aU daaaea. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The yellow centerline is being repainted on Chief Noon Day Road, but the white edge lines along both sides of the road are going to fade into oblivion. Federal funds normally used for that purpose have been reallocated by Michigan Governor John Engler. Chief Noon Day Road is not the only road to be affected by the loss of federal funds to Barry County. Edge lines that were due for repainting this year on 225 miles of federal aid paved roads in lhe county will not be repainted. County Road Engineer- Manager Jack Kineman said. Barry's Road Commission has relied on federal funds for road line painting since 1975. "The white edge lines, commonly called fog lines and costing $600 per mile, are very popular with the driving public but without federal funds they cannot be maintained on Barry County's share of stale gas and weight taxes," Kineman said. "A few new centerlines is all lhe Road Commission can afford after Governor En­ gler reallocates federal funds for stale trunk­ line projects," he said. "It's a pull that hurts." The Barry Countgy chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from I to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. al the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. The goal for the drive is 100 pints. Anyone who is al least 17 years old, weighs al least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. East Kentwood High School Vice Principal Ron Fates last week was nam­ ed new principal al Thccnappte Kellogg High School. i e placing the retiring Hairy Dugan. Dugan, who has served TK for the last 25 yean, will retire effective July I. Fates. 42. also worked in the Zeeland school system for 13 yean before com­ ing to Kentwood. He was given a twoyear contract tha' starts July I. He and his wife, Karla, a teacher in the Kent Skills Center, have two sons. Maple Valley appoints woman Andrea Brigg* Montgomery ha* been appointed to the Maple Valley Board of Education, replacing Duane Schanu. who resigned last month. Mootgomery. a longtime reaident of die school dinner ha* been a volunteer m Fuller Elementary School this year She ii purwing a degree in buaineu administration, majoring in computer in­ formation system*. and will attend Western Michigan Univerwty this fall. It » too Ime to have Montgomery run for the position in the June 10 annual school election, where two people. Jerry Sesaiom and Tammy Christensen, are running unopposed Sessions is seeking the post he was appointed to earlier this year, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Mike Hamilton. Bluegrass slated at next Showcase Bluegras' music performed by the Singing Strings and the Country String* will be featured at 6:30 tonight at the Musician*' Showcaie al Arby'* Restaurant in Hasting*. The Singing Strings, which performs traditional bluegrass and comedy, first appeared at I he Show.aae nearly five years ago Hailing from Middleville and Grand Rapids, they have played at the Barry County Fair. Hastings Sum­ merfest and for area churches The Country Strings is a too from Hastings and Nashville thal plays bluegrass and gospel The group is made up of former members of lhe Old Timers Sealing al lhe Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basts Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 system. At the same time, some township boards will pay for repainting centerlines on a few local blacktop roads," Kineman said. "As the edge/fog lines fade and eventually disappear, we hope everyone understands who is responsible and will bear with the Road Commission while we do our best with very limited funding." he said. The County Road Association of Michigan lobbied to no avail in Washington D.C. to try to prevent the governor from reallocating the federal funding. Kineman said. See ROADS, continued on page 15 Hastings Mfg. jobs brought back from Tennesee plant Blood drive set in Hastings May 14 TK High School Principal chosen "This was Io be the year that centerlines and edge lines were to be renewed on 225 miles of federal aid paved roads in Barry County. The painting was to be done with 100 percent federal funding and was esti­ mated to cost $102,000. "Typically when the federal aid county­ wide paint marking is done every three years, the Road Commission spends an addi­ tional $30,000 to renew centerlines on paved primary roads that are not eligible for federal funding. This year, the Road Commission will expend approximately $46,000 to repaint only the most faded centerlines on the federal aid and primary Only the centertine is being repainted on 225 miles of county roads this year because of a reallocation of federal funding which would have paid for re-painting of the white edge lines along the sides of the roads. by Jean Gallup Staff Water The announcement last September that Hastings Manufacturing had sold its filler operation meant that 64 jobs would be gone with the sale. But the January decision to bring the distribution operation of the company back to Hastings after 10 years in Knoxville. Tennessee more than offset lhe loss of those jobs, said Marketing Director Jeff Guenther. "The productions jobs lost by the sale of the filler operations will be about 64, but the gain of production jobs coming back from Tennessee is between 80 and 90." Guenther said. All of the piston ring inventory for the company, which will be moved in three shipments, is expected to be in Hastings by Memorial Day. he said. The intense planning began in early January, with weekly meetings. Two employee committees are responsible for the massive change, the Physical Move Committee and the Education and Training Committee. "The project is going quite smoothly because of everyone's involvement in the plan." said co-chair of the move committee. David Hair. "It doesn't matter what the job is that's been assigned; everyone is important. We all know our future depends on this successful transition." Also being incorporated into the new operations area are the advertising department and lhe service product tools line, which provides customers with tools that are used with piston rings. See MANUFACTURING, cont page 3 Robert Sherwood receives award Local banker named Liberty Bel wiimer by Mary Warner Local retired banker Robert W. Sherwood. 71, has been named the 1996 recipient of the Liberty Bell Award. The award is presented annually by the Barry County Bar Association to a citizen of the community in recognition of the recipi­ ent s "contribution and efforts to better our community and the country we live in, as well as recognizing community service that has strengthened the American system of freedom under law." The award, presented Friday during a spe­ cial ceremony in Barry County Circuit Court, was accepted by Sherwoods wife. Mary, and his daughter Jo Ann. Robert Sherwood is ill and was unable to attend lhe forts, and his many contributions to our community and its citizens." The ceremonies Friday were the second "Law Day" to be held last week. Official Law Day ceremonies May I were taken up with a visit from Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice James H. Brickley, who came to Hastings to inaugurate a two-year test in Barry County of a new court system. Friday. Byington discussed the purpose of Law Day, saying it is "an opportunity to expand awareness of our laws and justice system and their valuable impact on our lives." "Law Day gives us tools to build citizen­ ship and a shared concept of justice. To maintain the strength and vitality of our le­ gal system we need to understand the law and believe in its ability to protect our individual rights, settle disputes, and bring us together. The vitality of our legal system depends on the vigor with which Americans pursue lhe rights and duties of citizenship.** Byington said this year's theme for Law Day was "The U.S. Constitution - The Original American Dream." "The U.S. Constitution embodies the original American dream," he said. "Celebra­ tion of the Constitution allows the legal profession an important opportunity to reach out to the general citizenry to share our joint constitutional treasure." Robert Sherwood ceremony. Sherwood served as the National Bank of Hastings' chairman of the board and president until his retirement in 1990. Over the years he has been active in many local organiza­ tions. including the Michigan Bankers' As­ sociation. the Michigan Chamber of Com­ merce. the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, the Hastings City Planning Commission, the Barry County Building Authority, the Hastings Kiwanis. the YMCA Board of Directors, the Barry County Republican Committee, the Hast­ ings Elks Lodge, and the Emmanuel Episco­ pal Church. County Bar Association member Robert Byington, who presented the award, said he has known Sherwood for 20 years. "I will always remember him for his quiet encouragement or help to any individual who happened by his office or home." Byington said. Sherwood s wife. Mary , read a statement written by her husband which said. "I have always believed thal when your community has done so much for you and your family, that you should try to repay part of the debt. Hastings has been good to me and 1 will al­ ways treasure the friends and experiences I have had." Sherwood was also recognized by the Hastings City Council, which presented Mary Sherwood with a framed proclamation stating that lhe council "expresses ns wholehearted thanks and appreciation to Robert W. Sherwood for his time, his cf- Acceptmg the award for Sherwood was his wife Mary (second from left) and daughter Jo Ann. Pictured with them are (from left) Barry Circuit Judge Jim Fisher, Barry County Bar Association member Robert Byington, and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 9. 1996 Rep. Geiger has civil discussion with the loyal opposition’ State Rep. Terry Geiger addresses a mostly Democratic audience at the First Fnday forum senes at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. News Briefs: Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. May 13. at the Delton Middle School Library. The program will be about old cars. Those attending arc asked to bring photos of old cars to share. Coffee and cookies will be served The public is invited. ‘Spring Fling’ activities set The second annual ‘Spring Fling” is scheduled for May 13-19 in Hastings. The celebration is being held to call at­ tention to Michigan Week and to en­ courage local residents and businesses to spruce up the city. Everyone is invited to bring a broom and sweep at 8 a m. Monday. May 13. with State Senator Joanne Emmons and Rep. Terry Geiger lending a hand. Refreshments will be provided. On Saturday. May 18. the American Legion v* ill have a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will have an auc­ tion on the courthouse lawn. The auction will be conducted by Appletrec Auc­ tioneering. but there will be a number of local celebrity guests calling out the bids. Also at the courthouse lawn that day will be appearances by the local dulcimer club and clowns Lulu and Viola, a Lake sale by the Republican Parts, a rummage sale by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, an ex­ hibit from the Barry County Sheriffs Department, a Circle of Friends display, a centennial display al lhe library, a Cor­ vette to promote Charlton Park’s car show May 19 and food. Also during the week, there will be a city-wide garage sale May 17 and 18. fire hydrant painting by the Jaycees. flower planting and an art exhibit of Hastings High School seniors at Fish Hatchery Park. ‘Purple Tea* to focus on breast cancer The American Cancer Society and the Barry County Health Department will be hosts for a "Purple Tea” May 22 for the women in Barry County. A "Purple Tea” is a breast cancer education and awareness event to in­ troduce to women in the community the new Cancer Society “Tell-A-Friend” program. "Tell-A-Fricnd” is a personal outeach program of encouragement and support among friends through telephone calls to increase breast cancer awareness and the need for mammography. Dixie Stadel-Manshum. executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, is the honorary chair for the "Purple Tea.” Rose Yancey, a registered nurse for Rural Partnership for Cancer Cure. Pennock Hospital, will provide breast cancer education. The "Purple Tea" will be held al 2 p.m. Wednesday. May 22. al the First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green St.. Hastings. All women in Barry County are in­ vited to attend. Each woman is en­ couraged to wear something the color purple — blouse, skirt, scarf, jewelry, etc In Michigan. 6.500 women will be diagnosed this year with breast cancer and 1.600 will die from breast cancer. For women, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death. LaLeche League to meet today LaLeche League, a group for women who are breast feeding, will have an in­ formal meeting at 10 a.m. today (Thurs­ day. May 9) at 1546 Payne Lake Road. The group offers support and en­ couragement to nursing mothers. Babies and young children also are welcome. For more information, call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264 or Laurie Chapman at 948-9852 Immunization clinic slated for May 18 The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold an immunization clinic Saturday. May 18. from 8:30 to 11 a.m.. at the Health Department. 110 W. Center Street, in Hastings. No appointment is necessary, but parents should bring their child's im­ munization record. Most immunizations are free. For more information, call lhe BarryEaton District Health Department at (616) 945-9516. Surplus food date is May 15 U.S. Department of Agriculture surplus commodity distributions will be held al 10 different sites in Barry County Wednesday. May 15. The surplus food will be applesauce, northern beans, macaroni, peaches, peanut butter and rice. Recipients must meet income guidelines according to age and number in the household (see this week’s edition of the Reminder for specific guidelines). The distributions were discontinued a couple of years ago by the federal government, but they will resume this Wednesday and perhaps one moT time, in lhe fall, this year. All of the distributions will start in the morning as early as 8:30 and as late as II a.m. and run until late morning or early afternoon at the After 60 Club of Middleville. American legion Post No. 484 in Hickory Comers, the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville, the Com­ mission on Aging sites in Hastings. Woodland and Nashville, the Orangeville Township Hall, the Pleasantview Family Church. St. Am­ brose Catholic Church in Delton and St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. For more information, call the local office of the Community Action Agency at 948-1260. Legislative Coffee cancelled The Legislative Coffee has been cancelled for Monday. May 13, at the County Seat Restaurant. However. State Senator Joanne Em­ mons. Stale Representative Terry Geiger and Rene Meyers, representing U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham, will par­ ticipate with brooms in their hands in the ’’Downtown Spring Fling Streetsweep." They welcome anyone with questions to bring a broom and sweep with them. The "Street Sweep" starts at 8 a.m. in front of the courthouse and the Cinema area and is the kickoff for Michigan Week, which is May 18-27. Coffee will be provided following the sweep at lhe Hearts Desire Back Door Deli. The chamber encourages all downtown mall merchants, civic groups and anyone else who wishes to attend. The next Legislative Coffee session will be at 8 a.m. Monday . June 10. at the County Seat. by David T. Young Editor How does a Republican state legislator have a reasonably hassle-free appearance in a Democratic Party-sponsored forum in an election year? State Rep. Terry Geiger at last week’s First Friday used an apparently successful two-pronged approach: don’t demonize the loyal opposition and confide that you don’t always agree with your party and its leader. Geiger was making his first solo appear­ ance at lhe First Friday scries since he was elected in November 1994. But he wasn’t the first Republican legislator to pay a visit. His predecessor, Rep. Bob Bender, and current Speaker of the Michigan House Paul Hillegonds have appeared in years gone by. Geiger was supposed to make his first visit to lhe Democrats' Thomas Jefferson Hall last fall, but because of a last-minute emergency. State Rep. Clyde LcTarte of the Jackson area pinch hit. But the podium belonged to Geiger last Friday, as he outlined and praised the accom­ plishments of the Republican-dominated State Legislature over the last 14 months and presented some of the challenges that lie ahead. But along the way. he characterized House Democrats as "very honest, decent, sincere people we (Republicans) don't agree with.” He added that he believes the solid working relationship between Hillegonds and House Minority Leader Curtis Hertel has a lot to do with the good things be believes have hap­ pened. "Ninety-five percent of the things we do in Lansing are with bipartisan support." Geiger said. "Il’s the other 5 percent that you hear the most about." It's been a busy legislative session, he said, with a record 1500 roll call votes in 1995. "These ideas weren't brand new brainchilds," he noted. "They were issues thal were broiling for quite a few yean." Geiger said one of the key issues was tax cuts, which he said have become law and benefit not just businesses, but also families and senior citizens. For example, he noted that personal ex­ emptions for the state income tax were raised from $2,100 to $2,400 and will move to $2,500 next year. The slate income tax itself has decreased from 4.6 to 4.4 percent. "The net result is that taxpayers arc paying $1,049 less in Michigan this year," he said. State lawmakers, however, also have re­ duced spending in order to balance the bud­ get. The lax cuts, he said, "forced us to look closely al spending and accountability in the system to maximize the performance of state government." Another taxpayer-friendly reform has been the establishment of the "no-file" tax forms that simplify lhe process. "It's for people who don’t like to bother with complicated tax forms," Geiger said. "But you always have lhe option to opt out. It’s not for everybody." One of the most recent bills with wide bi­ partisan support has been the "do not resus­ citate" legislation thal allows dying people to make their wishes honored if they don't want their lives Artificially prolonged. But the Lake Odessa lawmaker said he secs some monumental budget battles ahead for the next year. The three touchiest parts of the budget talks are K-12 and adult education, correc­ tions and court reform. On the last of the three, be said he's fight­ ing for a way to change the way courts are funded in Michigan because Wayne County gets more than its fair share. He said Barry County's recent reorganization of its court system "may be a model. Barry County is perceived in Lansing as a microcosm of change." About corrections, Geiger said there are re­ quest to build more prisons, but Michigan is running out of room to warehouse prisoners and there is a need for alternative programs. He said he would support some community­ based corrections programs for non-violent offenders. "Prisons don’t rehabilitate or educate, and recidivism continues to be high." he said. “Prisons are built for lhe people we fear, the people who we need to have taken out of so­ ciety." Perhaps one of the most contentious bud­ get battles, however, is over education, specifically adult education. Geiger noted that Gov. John Engler has said the kids in adult ed should have gotten school right the first time and now wants to move those kinds of people into job training programs instead. Geiger said he understands the governor's concerns, but would like to keep adult educa­ tion in the budget, while providing for more input from business and labor on what the focus should be. "The primary mission is high school completion, and then have these people go out and become productive citizens." he said. "But the governor wants accountability." Dr. Vera Morkovin said she opposes the governor on that issue and that she believes everyone should have a chance to get a basic education. On lhe good news side. Geiger mentioned that K-12 funding could receive an additional $6 million to $ 8 million in funding with a new multi-state lottery system. The only debate in the entire session came during the question and answer period, but Geiger wasn't a part of ii. Barry County Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer said he is alarmed by a bear hunting bill in the State Legislature and growing animal rights activists harassment of hunting and fishing enthusiasts. But Robert Dwyer said hunters and anglers always say thal every lime someone tries to pul "intelligent restrictions" on them. He added that just because society insists that hunters and anglers get licenses doesn't mean their rights arc being taken away. Another question raised was about re­ ports Engler is basing his budget on the slate getting block grants from the federal government even before the national budget is agreed Io. This way. critics have con­ tended. he can blame President Clinton and the federal government if the block grants aren't realized and a shortfall occurs. But Geiger said a "lock box" arrangement may help cushion any shortfall, with reduc­ tion of the growth of state spending, from 4.9 to 2.6 percent. Carl Mcllvain said he is concerned that Engler has siphoned money from county road projects and (hat transportation funding has been stagnant for the last 15 yean. Ken Miller noted Michigan is 49th among lhe 50 stales in funding roads, which has led to neglect. He suggested the state try to gel revenue from interstate trucks that use Michigan's interstate highways. In response to John Fehscnfcld's question about the possibility of having a law school at Grand Valley State University. Geiger said he agrees with having a law school on the west side of the state, but right now isn’t willing to commit state funding. Neil Braendle said he is opposed to lhe state spending $55 million to help build a new Tiger Stadium in Detroit, and Geiger said he agrees, but the money already has been earmarked. Finally. Dwyer added that he opposes the growing effort of the process of sending children back into dysfunctional families and he said it happens every day in Barry County. Geiger answered. "Yes. foster care is a mess right now. It’s a problem, but I don’t have an easy answer for you." Dwyer contended that Probate Judge Richard Shaw "could draw up a list of who is going to be a problem in the criminal jus­ tice system." Geiger said the solution would better be handled closer to home than by Washington. Titanic model displayed at fair Students of Julie Van Diver's second and third grade class at Pleasantview Elementary were some ot lhe many Hastings elementary students who had a chance Friday to view a 16-foot-long scale model replica of the Titanic built by Todd Willard's fourth grade class at Northeastern Elementary. The model was on display at the annual Hastings elementary art fair at Fish Hatchery Parte The model, made of chicken wire, particle board, cardboard, paper mache and paint, was transported by semi-truck down to the park. Pictured are (from left) Stella Elliott, Wendy Gerber. James Ramirez. Katrina Waldren and Kylie Reed. (Missing from the photo is Kristin Avery.) The students are holding up a design for a pin that won first place in the state. HHS students win state honors Five students in Patricia Smith's voca­ tional health education classes at Hastings High School won honors recently at lhe an­ nual State Career Development Conference in Kalamazoo, sponsored by the Health Oc­ cupations Students of America (HOSA) Michigan Association. Kristin As cry and Wendy Gerber placed third in lhe slate for a community awareness project they did. The students spent Sunday afternoons al an local adult foster care home overseeing bingo games and cooking and crafts projects and giving hand care lo the residents. Katrina Waldrcn placed first in the state for a gerontology knowledge test. Stella Elliott and Kylie Reed were winners of thfi trading pin contest. Their design for a pin will be used by lhe Michigan Associa­ tion for pins association members will be trading at an upcoming national conference. Another one of Smith’s students. James Ramirez, will be running for the position of vice president for the central region of HOSA al the national conference. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 9, 1996 — Page 3 Hastings Manufacturing moves distribution operations back to Hastings from Tennessee CONTINUED from page 1 As the filter manufacturing equipment is moved out to Clarcor (III ), the floor space is immediately cleaned and painted, including the ceilings. At the same time, employee teams have been installing shelving to accommodate the inventory, putting up more lights, moving equipment and computer cables and conveyor systems as well as other equipment needed to make lhe Hastings company the distribution center for all of its North American ring customers. Guenther explained that the company has a contract with lhe new owners of the filter operation to provide filters for approximately one year, so some of the employees arc still making filters. Some employees retired with the sale of the filter operation, some office support people were laid off; some bid on similar jobs in lhe new distribution operation, and some field sales personnel went to work for Clarcor. Those in the filler operation were given preferential bidding nghts to the new positions and no hourly workers lost their jobs because of the sale, he said. In early February, the Education and Training Committee set up a training facility to begin hands-on orientation with piston rings and actual ring packaging functions. Thai center evolved into assuming the total packaging and shipping responsibility for lhe top 25 nng sets in the company's line by the middle of April Groups of employees in both nng packing and shipping volunteered to go to the Knoxville facility to be trained, some for one or two weeks, but many for four to six weeks. The final group of employees will return to Hastings at the same time the largest inventory move takes place later this month. Co-chairs of the physical move committee, Larry Komstadt, jr. (right) and David Hair discuss the progress of the move of packing, shipping of piston rings from Tennessee to Hastings. Employees of Hastings Manufacturing watch as a truck backs up to the loading dock in Hastings bringing inventory from Tennessee to Hastings. There arc 8,000 applications for rings, including standard styles shipped to Ford. General Motors. Chrysler. Harley Davidson. Honda. Suzuki. Kawasaki and Teledyne Continental. Today's compressor manufacturers arc also customers of Hastings Manufacturing, with Ingersoll Rand. Sanborn. Gardner-Denver. Champion Pneumatic, and Curtis Toledo using the rings. Also produced at Hastings arc specialized rings thal are called fix only a few times a year. The company is currently working three shifts a day. Guenther said. "Those in the filter operation were given preferential bidding rights to the new positions and no hourly workers lost their jobs because of the sale..." -Jeff Guenther, Marketing Dir. Woman convicted of animal deaths sentenced by Mary Warner A Mason horse owner said Friday she was glad an Orangeville stable owner who starved her horse to death received some jail time as part of the stable owner's sentence. ”1 didn't think she was going to get jail time." Diane Smith said. "I'm glad she got at least a little bit." Smith said she also hopes the mental health counseling the stable owner is re­ quired to undergo as part of the sentence "helps, if that's what the problem is." Anita Otis. 36. owner of Cedar Hills Sta­ bles, was sentenced to 93 days in jail and two years of probation for her conviction on misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty and abandonment, but will only spend the first 10 days of the jail sentence incarcerated. Probate Judge Richard Shaw suspended the rest of the 93 days of jail time. Thus, Shaw said, if Otis violates her probation she can be put in jail for any or all of the remaining 83 days. Shaw said at the sentencing Friday he did not want to give Otis the maximum sen­ tence allowable for the misdemeanor, 93 days in jail with no probation, because after the three-month jail sentence was served, Otis would be "free to fill her home with more animals." With probation. Shaw said, Otis will not be allowed to care for any do­ mestic animals, including house pets, for the full two years of her probation. Shaw could also not require psychiatric treatment if he'd imposed the maximum sen­ tence. he said. Shaw said he was "convinced Mrs. Otis needs intensive therapy." and required that she undergo mental health counseling as pan of her probation. Raising for the Cane Homing donated “'H® 01 her ex,ra p°ckel Change to Larry Melendy and the Hastings chapter of the Lions Club this past Saturday at the local Felpausch store. The White Cane program, run by the Lions Club, goes toward funds for vision screening and leader dogs for the blind The White Cane calls for thoughttullness. Inendly appreciation and a personal responsibly for the safety of the individual using it The Hastings’ Lions members have worked for the oast week earning money tor this beneficial program Otis will also have to pay fines, court costs and restitution to the owners of lhe an­ imals who died while in her care. Otis was originally charged with several counts of willfully killing an animal, a felony, after two horses were found dead and several other animals Were found starving at her stables. But a plea bargain with the Barry County prosecutor's office allowed Otis to plead guilty to the lesser misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty and abandonment. The plea agreement with Otis prompted outraged Barry residents to charge the prose­ cutor's office with being too lenient in the matter, according to chief assistant prosecu­ tor Shane McNeill. McNeill responded to the charges by say­ ing the pica agreement was struck because the prosecutor's office had "severe proof problems in this matter." The state had to prove Otis intended to kill lhe animals. McNeill said Friday he wasn't sure Otis "willfully" allowed the animals to starve and die. "Some individuals arc less responsible (for their actions) because of the condition they find themselves in." McNeill said dur­ ing sentencing. McNeil) called Otis' actions "beyond her control" and stressed thal Olis needed "intensive mental health treatment." In a previous public statement. McNeill had announced his intentions to recommend that Otis not be given any jail time. Mc­ Neill said during sentencing thal he'd re- Dawn Loftus walks down one of the many new shelves being installed to hold the piston ring inventory for shipment from Hastings. "I didn't think she was going to get jail time. I’m glad she got at least a -Diane Smith little bit." ceived 22 letters since the announcement, the latest one portraying the plea agreement as a "slap on the wrist." Shaw said he'd also received numerous let­ ters from citizens, and that his sentence would "balance lhe needs of society versus the needs of lhe defendant." "We arc a rural community who loves our animals," Shaw said. "We know the crime wasn't just leaving the animals over the weekend. We know they were starved." McNeill said after the sentencing that he thought Otis had been given "a good sen­ tence" and he hoped Otis realized through lhe sentence that what she'd done was wrong. "I’m not sure she knows she did what she did." McNeill said. "My impression is she does not have the same concept of reality other people have." McNeill said Otis is currently undergoing treatment for depression. During sentencing. Otis told the court. "Il was never my intent to harm the horses in my care. I m very sorry fix what happened to them and for the pain and suffering I caused them. It's not my desire to do that to an an­ imal. 1 am very sorry." Shaw sentenced Olis as a first offender, saying she had "no previous record." But when Otis was first charged with the current offense the Barry County Sheriff's Department said Otis had been investigated previously after eight horses were found dead at her stables in 1993. No warrants were is­ sued in the case, however, and McNeill Fri­ day said media coverage of the prior investi­ gation resulted in Otis being considered "guilty before she was charged." McNeill emphasized that no criminal charges resulted from that investigation. Horse owner Smith told the court that "my horse was a beautiful Arabian mare, healthy and full of life, she was trained to do anything I asked her to do. She could run like the wind." She said she had allowed Otis to use her horse at a children's camp where Otis worked and then allowed Otis to take Joey. Smith's mare, to Otis' stables to be used by Otis' children. "I never saw Joey again until I was in­ formed she was dead, and I had to go to iden­ tify her body." Smith said. She said her horse was "just bones and hair" by the lime he was discovered. "She lost half her body weight. She had no eyes - just holes where her beautiful eyes once were." Her horse had "suffered a long, horrible time" before he died, she said. Smith went on to say "I truly believe when a person owns or cares for an animal, it is a privilege, not a right." Hastings mayor proclaims Michigan Week Hastings Mayor Franklin L. Campbell has signed a proclamation to promote the observance of Michigan Week. May 18-27. with the theme of 'Michigan: Putting the World on Wheels ' Hastings will get a head start by kicking off its Spnng Fling on May 13 with a downtown street sweep. In the photo are (from left) Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum, Chamber President Bill Doherty. Hastings Mayor Franklin Campbell. State Rep. Terry Geiger and State Sen. Joanne Emmons. Campbell's resolution notes that Michigan Week is a time to encourage greater knowledge and awareness of Michigan and its history; to afford an inspired view of our state's advantages to the world; and to foster a spirit of cooperation among all communities that will make the Great Lakes state even more livable and attractive. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 9. 1996 LETTERS from our readers Communication from... FINANCIAL ( U.S. Congressman Nick Smith ________________ — Partial birth abortion is infanticide To The Editor: On April 10. President Clinton vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have outlawed one of the most gruesome medical procedures per­ formed in this country — partial birth abortion On April 29. Gianna Jensen appeared at Portland High School to give testimony on the joy of being alive. Nineteen years ago. Gianna'% biological mother went to an abor­ tion clinic when she was 7 Vi months pregnant to have a saline abortion If the procedure had gone as planned, the saline should hase burn­ ed and ultimately killed her. Miraculously, she lived and was adopted Gianna now travels all over the world, pro­ fessing to the joys of life, and singing (literal­ ly) of how happy she is to be alive. The effects of inc noteneu snort ton lert ner witn Cerebral Palsy. Today she looks and sounds every bit like an angel. If the partial birth abortion procedure sup­ ported by President Clinton were performed on Gianna 19 years ago. it would certainly have assured her death as an infant. Only the hard of heart and the cruel world agree a viable baby should be pulled from the womb feet first, then have a pair of scissors plunged into its skull to facilitate the removal of its brain by suction — thus ending life during birth Thai i*. a partial birth abortion No scientist or medical researcher is allow­ ed to treat animals used in experiments in such a frighteningly brutal manner Federal re­ quirements governing such research state that “Surgical or ocher painful procedures should not be performed on unanesthetized animals “ The requirements call for "the avoidance and minimization of discomfort, distress and pain.*' Modem medicine, acting on society's wishes, takes extraordinary measures to save premature babies, even those suffering from the drug and alcohol addictions of their mothers Surely society maintains those same wishes tor assistance and protection for lhe babies killed by partial birth abortion. These children arc equally as developed and share the same prospects for life. Minimum wage hike inflationary To The Editor: Were you shocked too. by the words of Mr. Greenfield of Hastings, as his fax to C-SPAN called for a mandated tax increase of the minimum wage. On April 17. Mr Greenfield voiced his support, for increasing the cost of everything to benefit a few! Inflation created by the private monopoly, the Federal Reserve Corp.. is what makes everything more expensive, by making our currency worth less Tell Mr. Greenfield, that inflation is the most serious problem we now face, and not an artificial minimum wage. Don Schwarz Stoughton. Mass. W'uie. ^4, fyoU/L OpitUW,... We seek input on the public’s opinion on local, area and national issues. Share your thoughts on various topics with your neighbors. Send Your Letters to: The Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Harry County Since 1856 The President explained thal this procedure is only used in the most dire cases, where no other aheraative exists. The fact is. Caesarean delivery is always an option and adoptive parents await babies, even those with birth defects — just ask Gianna Jensen and her parents. The deadly irony in this is betrayed by the simple sounding name for the procedure itself. “Partial" birth abortion — the baby is pulled from its womb and into this world with all the potential of every other baby in this country every day. But. before the light of this world is allowed to brighten its eyes the switch is pulled and its life is ended All but the child's head is alloweo to “partially " exist in this world for a few moments while its brain is senselessly destroyed, and all the potential of life along with it. Partial birth abortion is nothing short of in­ fanticide. It is a negation of the fundamental civil right to life guaranteed over 200 years go by the Declaration of Independence. This redraws the murderous line of where life begins beyond even Roe vs. Wade s opinion that it begins at birth. No. now life is not pro­ tected until a child makes it safely and com­ pletely out of the womb. This new line is frightening beyond im­ agination and appalling beyond belief. This is a historically disgraceful day in the life the Declaration of Independence and its guarantee of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. One is then left to ponder the implications of the President's decision. How far are we from further discussions on the “Quality of Life?” How much further can it be to diagnosis of a child's medical condition and prospects for success while its head remains in utero? Where on the horizon lies the point at which doctor and parent weigh that diagnosis as the child's head waits to join the rest of its body as a member of the human race? What lies beyond that? 1 shudder at the thought... Joanne Emmons 23rd District State Senator Reader supports milage Higher wages fumtihrdby Mark D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones & Handling a lump-sum distribution from your avoid taxes and penalties, but it also will retirement plan enable your nest egg to continue growing taxShaping up Trimming down. Getting rid of excess baggage. Simplifying Not only are Americans joining the fitness trend, so is the business world — only in cor­ porate America. it*s called downsizing. Over the past few years, some of the largest employers have made huge cuts in their work forces — companies such as IBM. Sears. Boe­ ing. Digital Equipment Corp, and GTE. Most recently, telecommunications giant AT&T an­ nounced it will cut 40.000 jobs over the next three years as it restructures into three separate companies. Wkr's an employee to do? People in these situations experience many emotions. After lhe initial shock of losing a job come many concerns and decisions. Younger workers worry about how they will find new jobs and support their families in the meantime Other workers may ha\e to decide whether they must seek a new job or will be able lo retire. If you're one of these people, another deci­ sion you might face is how to handle a distribution from your retirement plan. After spending years building a nest egg. you may suddenly find yourself with that nest egg plac­ ed right in your lap. How you decide to handle it can have a big impact on your retirement savings. For example, y ou could take the money and spend it or reinvest it as you please. Be aware, however, that you will owe federal income lax on lhe full amount, and if you’re under age 55. you may also be subject lo a 10 percent penalty. Taxes and penalties can take a big chunk out of the savings you've worked hard to build. Another option would be lo roll your distribution into an individual retirement ac­ count (IRA). This not only may allow you to Fo The Editor: On June 10 voters in Barry County will once again go lo lhe poles lo pull a lew levers Depending on which levers are pulled, this will have a great impact on how our children will be educated in Barry County. There will be several issues for the voters to decide in. The Barry Intermediate School District (BISD) is asking the voters to increase the special education millage. 1 ask the voters to consider a few facts before making their decisions. The special education millage has not been increased in Barry County in the last 25 years. Out of 57 ISDs in Michigan. Barry ISD ranks very close to the bottom of 52nd for special education millage. Since 1977 to the present, enrollment for special education in Barry (Hastings and Delton school districts) has in­ creased by 731 percent. Currently the Barry Intermediate School District is providing ser­ vices lo 607 students with various degrees of handicapping conditions. Two of these children are mine. The BISD. along with the Hastings Public School district, have worked together to allow my children to attend as many regular education classes as possible, they make use of resource rooms lo receive special education support in some academic areas, they receive physical and oc­ cupational therapies, they have special aids to help them get from class to class, and to help them with some of their physical challenges throughout their days. They also need to ride a bus that is equipped with a wheelchair lift. My husband and I are very thankful that our children were bom at a time when society em­ braces children like ours, they have dreams for iheir futures, and goals to meet m order to become productive members of our community. Please support them and the other -Hxxul- children in Barry County. Cathy Shellenbarger. Hastings Remembering Jason To The Editor: As a friend of Jason Hetherington. I feel that there was no one person or thing that at­ tributed to his suicide. I highly doubt it was his girlfriend breaking up with him. or his family problems, and I can almost bet it was not the “Stayer” he was listening to. Maybe we all should have tried a little harder to be there for him instead of telling him. oh. 1 don't have time to talk to you. Or maybe we all should have been more concern­ ed w hen he was on suicide watch at Pine Rest four years ago Or maybe if we all had just been there for him a little more, maybe, just maybe Jason would still be here for us to talk to and laugh with. 1 don't think people should blame themselves or anyone else. What Jason did was his choice. I’m not say­ ing it was lhe right choice, but it was his choice. No one can say why he did such a selfish thing, but everyone who loved and cared for him has to now grieve our loss Jason was my fnend and 1 will miss him. but to pinpoint one reason for this tragedy is something no one can do — not his father, his sister or his mother. No one knows what Jason was thinking or feeling when he did it. but 1 certainly hope he taught us all that suicide is not the answer. Not only does it af­ fect the victim but it also affects everyone that knew him. 1 hope that everyone remembers Jason Hetherington for what he meant to them, not for how he died Brenda Vrooman Hastings Dllhllfl Dniniftll • — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the preClose • NEWSROOM • David T Ybtng (Eaaor) Elaine GOert (Amuant EtMor) Karen Mauck Barbara GaN Jean Gallup Cmdy Smith Sharon Miller James Jensen M-ndy Mabel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Clawhod ads accepted Monday through Fnday B a m to 5:30 p m . Saturday 8-30 a.m. • Noon Dense Howel Dan Buerge $27 per year r adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) ‘‘There ire bigger police forces, more troopers than there used to ‘‘The increase in police and community action groups.” A Hastings woman was killed in a traffic accident when she swerved to avoid an ani­ mal in the roadway. State Police at the Hast­ ings Post report. Loralei (Cullers) Seeber. 35. lost her life late Sunday in a one-car crash in Irving Township. Seeber was driving on west on Woodruff Road near West Stale Road when she lost control of the car trying to avoid a cat. caus­ ing the car to roll over. She was prounounced dead at Pennock Hospital. Two passengers in lhe car. Deb and Doug Seeber. were treated at Pennock and released. Seebers husband Gregory was not treated. None of the occupants were wearing seat bells, and alcohol was thought to be a faxor in the fatal crash. The state police investiga­ tion is continuing. It wss reported artier this week that overall victor crime hu decimal nstxra A OvtSMsn o< J-Ad (kw>hc* Inc 1952N Broadway Hislngs. Ml 49056-0602 (816) 945-9554 Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County Hastings woman dies in one-car accident, Sunday etoofthetofouryem Wlwr do you think is the biaest reason. if into Pubkshed by Hastings Banner. Inc. Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Change —27. AT&T 59 56'h Ameritech —2 667. —•/. Anheuser-Busch 64 +1 Chrysler -7. 28'/2 CMS Energy 817. —Vs Coca Cola + 27. Dow Chemical 91 -27. 827. Exxon + ’/4 15’h Family Dollar + V| 357. Ford —'/. 53’/. General Motors -27. 337. TCF Financial 25’/2 + ’/. Hastings Mfg. -17. 105’/. IBM + 7. 49’/. JCPenney -27. Johnson & Johnson 89s/. 97. -7. Kmart -27. 6872 Kellogg Company -7. 47'/. McDonald's 507. + ’/. Sears -17. Southeast Mich. Gas 1672 77. + '/4 Spartan Motors -7. 377. Upjohn 393.83 + 2.18 Gold + .15 5.49 Silver Dow Jones 5420.95 -148.13 Volume 409,000,000 Why decline in violent crime? | |i|l|ll| ■■III II Hill e t limit/ mjlllimi deferred. Whether you choose to roll all or part of your distribution into an IRA. or take lhe cash, pay the taxes and invest the remaining amount yourself, you will have to decide how the funds will be invested. Your choices are many: certificates of deposit, government securities, bonds, mutual funds, slocks, an­ nuities. and more. Of course, lhe specific investments you choose should reflect your personal objec­ tives. but there's one idea that should apply to every investment plan: diversification. Too often, employees invest all their retirement plan dollars in their employer's stock. If thal stock declines in price, their entire nest egg declines in value, loo. Diversification (spreading your money among a variety of in­ vestments) will minimize the impact of a decline in any one area. In choosing a diversified portfolio of in­ vestments. allocate your dollars among in­ vestments that provide growth and those thal provide income. Many people make the mistake of investing only in fixed-income in­ vestments. such as bonds While the steady income of bonds is valuable, it's also impor­ tant to have some growth investmenu lo help you stay ahead of inflation. There are a couple of ways to achieve diver­ sification in an IRA. One is to invest in a mutual fund. A mutual fund invests its shareholders* money in a wide variety of securities, offering instant diversification under one umbrella. Another option that can be appropriate for large lump-sum distribu­ tions is lo open a self-directed IRA. These allow you to combine a wide range of in­ vestmenu. such as government bonds. CDs. mutual funds and individual stocks, in one ac­ count Annual fees for self-directed IRAs are typically about $30. If you're among lhe tens of thousands of Americans who have been “downsized” just because yrw.'re losing your job does not mean you have to lose your retirement savings. Talk to »our tax adviser and investment represen­ tative. and understand your options. What you decide to do with your retirement nest egg can determine whether it will crack or continue to grow. The recent discussion of the minimum wage ought lo focus on what can actually be done to raise lhe standard of living of the American worker. In our hearts we all know that government cannot increase our well-being by passing a taw saying that we all must earn more We all know that an employer can t pay more than the value of w hat the employ ee pro­ duces. In order to improve our economic situation we must produce more Nothing else will do. The question then becomes, how can we produce more? The primary ways to increase productivity are better tools and better ability. Education adds to what Nobel-prize winning economist, Gary Becker, called human capital in his famous book on the subject. By improving our education we work smarter, and make better use of new technology. The result is higher production, making workers more valuable in the market and bidding up wages. A recent report by the Census Bureau shows that the average lifetime earnings of a person who doesn't complete high school will average $609,000 A person with a bachelor's degree earns $1,421 million, more than twice as much. The median income in 1993 for a full time adult worker without a high school degree was $17,500. Graduating from high school added $6,100 per year. Getting a bachelor's degree added another $14,400. Job growth in our economy is concentrating in those fields that demand more education. Between 1979 and 1989. total employment in the U.S. grew by more than 20 million, or 21 percent. Half of this employ ment growth was concentrated in service industries which are oriented toward col lege-educated employees. Increased education also reduces lhe risk of becoming unemployed. The unemployment rale for college graduates was 2.9 percent. In comparison, the rate was 6.7 percent for high school graduates and 12.6 percent for high school dropouts. In add it inn, these numbers don't reflect the hidden unemployment of high school dropouts. Eighty-eight percent of col­ lege graduates were in the tabor force in 1993. while just 61 percent of those with less than a nign senoot utpioma nao or were looking tor work. This shows that many of the high school dropouts were not only unemployed, but had given up hope of finding a job. Education is one of the primary keys lo greater productivity and higher wages. Laws making it illegal to work for less than a certain wage take away opportunities for training and experience, and cannot make us better off. Improving the education of our population can make us better off. As Benjamin Disraeli said in the House of Commons more than 120 yean ago: “Upon the education of the people of this country the fate of this country depends. ” This is even more true today. In a world market where our country can expect to have fewer manual-tabor jobs and more skill­ ed. high-wage jobs, education and training has never been more important. ‘‘I don't know why. Maybe more people are ”1 don't think there has been a decrease in crime. getting concerned about it.” It’s just in a different form now.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 1996 — Page 5 Hastings Rotary Honors convocation winners announced Ten Hastings High School students were honored for outstanding accomplishments in their school and community at the annual Rotary Honors Convocation Monday. Students honored included Aaron Baker. Kelly Ann Bellgraph. Jenny Lynn Dukes. Shasta Homing. Betsie Sue-Ann Keeler. Christy LaJoye. Lisa Reynolds. Angela Sarver. Aaron R. Schantz, and Eleanorc Meitz Schroeder. Aaron Baker, son of Michael and Mary Baker, lists as his school and community ac­ tivities membership in Interact. Key Club. FCA and International Club; vice president of the Student Council; Boys' State partici­ pant, Exchange Club Youth of lhe Month; basketball, tennis and soccer, including cap­ tain, all-county, and all-conference in soccer; and member of the St. Rose youth group. Baker plans to study business in college and continue on to graduate school. Kelly Bellgraph, daughter of Thomas and Patricia Bellgraph, lists as her school and community activities four years in the Key Club. FCA for four years. National Honor Society for two years. Student Coun­ cil for one year, honor student for four years, girls’ basketball for four years, girls' golf for four years, freshman volleyball. Varsity Club for two years, letters in basketball, golf, academics and music. Scholar-Athlete award in golf, member of the local Presbyte­ rian church youth group, and part-time em­ ployee of Kentucky Fried Chicken. She plans to attend Hope College in lhe fall and study either biology or chemistry. Jenny Lynn Dukes, daughter of Arnold and Jean Dukes, lists as her school and community activities four years as a student council member, member of Interact. Inter­ national Club, Varsity Club, and FCA (president her senior year), member of the volleyball team for four years (three-year let­ ter winner), honor roll for four years, partic­ ipation in the Rotary Leadership conference. Girls' State representative, member of Na­ tional Honor Society. Exchange Club Stu­ dent of the Month, attendance al the Young Women's Leadership Confcrcnc • at Albion College, lead speaker for the drug-free pro­ gram at the Hastings elementary schools, and member of St. Rose youth group for six years She plans to attend Hope College next year with a double major in education and psychology, in preparation for a career in special education. Shasta Horning, daughter of Bill and Barb Homing, lists as school and commu­ nity accomplishments four years in Key Club, four years in the jazz band, four years attending solo and ensemble musical events, two years in the pit orchestra, two years in the National Honor Society, honor roll for four years, academic letter, band letter, jazz pins, CROP Walk for three years. Walk for Warmth one year, member of church youth group, basketball coach at YMCA programs, and YMCA playground worker. She plans to attend Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College and would like to be in education. Betsie Sue-Ann Keeler, daughter of Shirley and Stuart Keeler, lists as school and community accomplishments 1995-96 Stu­ dent Council president, freshman and junior class president. 1995-96 National Honor So­ ciety president, member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, junior and senior varsity tennis co-captain. senior varsity volleyball co-captain. Key Club member. Interact member, fifth-grade camp counselor. 1996 Daughters of the American Revolution Award, 1996 tennis first team for the O-K White Conference. all-Barry County tennis team as sophomore and senior. 1996 Girls and Women in Sports Award, member of St. Rose youth group, and attendance at the Christian Leadership Institute. She plans to attend Alma College. Christy LaJoye, daughter of Sue LaJoyc and Joe and Patti LaJoye. lists as her community and school accomplishments two years as a member of the National Honor Society, band member for seven years, drum major for the marching band for two years, jazz band member for three years, jazz combo member for three years. Drama Club play for one year, member of the show choir for two years, choir member for four years, district and stale solo and ensemble participation, regional honors choir for two years, state honors choir for one year, partic­ ipation in four musicals, and member of St. Rose choir and youth group. LaJoye plans to major in music al West­ ern Michigan University in preparation for a career as an active musical performer. Lisa Reynolds, daughter of Michael and Janet Reynolds, lists as community and school accomplishments four years in the jazz band, three years in lhe jazz combo, three years in the pit orchestra, four years in pep band, attendance at solo and ensemble events (district and state for three years), one year in the state honors band, two years in Drama Club, two years in the Travel Club, four years in Key Club, two years in Quiz Bowl, one year in WKAR Quizbusters, three years as secretary/treasurer of Youth in Gov­ ernment, two years as National Honor Soci­ ety vice president, two years as co-editor of Silent Voices Literary Magazine, academic letter and pin for two years. 1996 National Merit Finalist, 1996 Top 10 co-valedictorian. member of First Presbyterian Church youth group. Summer MissionTrip. Chancel Choir, and participant in the Magic Ride for the Barry County Child Abuse Council She plans to attend Northwestern Univer­ sity and major in history. Angela Sarver, daughter of Steven 'Mill's Landing win have / extended hours for Mother's Day. Dinner will be served between 12:15-4:00 p.m. Resolutions accepted for groups of 8 or more 616-945-2449 228 N. Jefferson, Hastings KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Help wanted Thanks to MDA research, lor more than a million Americans affected by Local private club needs daytime bartender. Call 948-9062 and leave name and phone number. All inquir­ ies will be contacted. MuKuIir Dystrophy Association — immediate Opening — 1-800-572-1717 GENERAL TRAILER RV SUPERCENTER neuromuscular diseases, the future looks brighter than ever WIDR Pictured in front (from left) are Betsie Keeler, Kelly Bellgraph. Jenny Dukes. Eleanor Meitz-Schroeder. and Aaron Baker. In back (from left) are Shirley Keeler. Tom Pictured in front are Aaron Schantz. Lisa Reynolds. Angela Sarver. Christy LaJoye. and Shasta Homing. In back (from left) are Sarah and Mike Schantz. Janet and Michael Sarver and Judv and David Ramsey, lists as community and school accomplishments seven years in band and choir, two years in the jazz ensemble. Key Club member, per­ forming in five high school musicals and one Drama Club play, attendance al several solo and ensemble events with the music de­ partment, member of the National Honor Society, member of honors choir. Exchange Club Youth of the Month, member of Woodgrovc Parish Church. Camp Fire member for 10 years, manager al Hastings Cinema, and waitress at Mexican Connex­ ion. She will attending Grand Rapids Junior College and then Western Michigan Univer­ sity. She plans to major in music perfor­ mance and study photography or social work. Aaron Schantz, son of Michael and Sarah Schantz, lists as school and commu­ nity accomplishments four years in Business Professionals of America (reporter/historian in 10th grade, parliamentarian in 11 th grade, and president in 12th grade), three years in Youth in Government (house chaplain in 11th grade, vice president and house clerk in 12th grade), four years in Student Council Quiz Bowl, three years in WKAR Quiz­ busters (captain in 11th and 12th grades), lour years in Science Olympiad, one year in Humanities Club. Who's Who Among High School Students in America. Top 10 co­ valedictorian. and Excel Club two years LEGAL NOTICES Est. 1956 Smooth Fiberglass Exterior All Aluminum Frame Weighs Only 2430 lbs. 1996 MIO' 21' Sunk House Air. awning, microwave. TV antenna, spare tire *9,995 Plus: tax. plate & title ENERAL TRAILER RV SUPERCENTER 7303 S. Division 281-1888 Bellgraph. Patricia Bellgraph. Arnold Dukes. Jean Dukes. Ken Schroeder. Carolyn Mertz. Mary Baker and Mike Baker Reynolds, Judy Ramsey, Steven Sarver, Patti and Joe LaJoye. and Barto and Bill Homing. (treasurer in 11 th and 12th). He plans to ma­ jor in economics at Calvin or Hope College with the goal of becoming an economic con­ sultant or pursuing his doctorate and a col­ lege professorship. Eleanor Meitz-Schroeder. daughter of Ken Schroeder and Carolyn Meitz, lists as school and community activities three years in Key Club, varsity track for one year. Stu­ dent Council for two years. Interact for three years (president senior year). Ski Club for taro years. International Club for two years (president senior year). Humanities Club president for one year. National Honor Soci­ ety for two years, academic letter. Exchange Club Student of the Month, peer tutor. Suzuki cello teacher and performer, and three years in the Magic Ride for the Barry County Child Abuse Council. She plans to attend the University of Michigan to pursue a major in music per­ formance and education. Featured speaker at the Rotary luncheon where the students received their awards was Kevin Shorkey. pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hastings. Shorkey told the students to “enjoy this moment, enjoy this time in your life — you have earned it." Shorkey said he was "In awe of you 10 young people. I honor you — you've done a great job. Your credentials point to the dis­ cipline you've used to be (lhe Rotary win­ ners)." Shorkey said the students are “experienc­ ing the consequences of what they've done." “The Bible says whatsoever you sow. you will reap." he said. Shorkey related that when he was in high school, he was more interested in playing in a band in Mexico City than studying. "I don't think I cracked a book in high school," he said. He was 24 before he started college, and 42 when he received his master's degree, he said. Shorkey advised the students that while they are young, society is more forgiving of their mistakes. "But as you get older." he said, "the system gets less sympathetic." The way they make decisions, he cau­ tioned the students, is "so important to lhe outcome of their lives." He told them to "stop, look, and listen" as they make their way through life. "Stop and reflect on what's important in life," he said. For example, he said, he re­ cently had to stop, examine his management style, and adjust his workload so he was not "overdoing it." focusing instead on the most important aspects of his work. He said people should "look al their sur­ roundings" lo see if they are drifting away from their goals and values. He gave as an example two mice he caught in mousetraps. The first mouse caught by the trap, he said, saw "a great big mousetrap and a little piece of peanut butter.” but the mouse's attention focused on the peanut butter and missed the larger danger. But the first mouse, he said, "was noi as dumb as the second mouse." The second mouse was presented with a big mousetrap and a dead compatriot, but still went after the peanut butter, he said. "When we look at life we need to learn from disasters that happen to other people," he said. Shorkey also advised lhe students to "lis­ ten to the counsel of wise people." HOTKE OF HEARING Fite No 96 117-04 NON GARY R HOLMAN EDWARD 0 WHIPPLE ond PATRICIA A WHIPPLE Hutbond ond WWo. PteMliH. DAVID J. EASTLUND ond MARCIA EASTLUND Hutbond ond Wite. Datendontt. Robart J Longsfroot (P53546) SIEGE I HUDSON GEE « YOUNGSMA Attorney lor PlointiH 607 N Broodway Hotting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 TO: David J, Eostlund Marcia Eostlund Dofoults of tha above listed Defendant* having been entered on April 22. 1996. for failure to ap­ pear in lhe above-noted couse. notice '* hereby given that Wednesday. Moy 29 1996 al 8.15 a.m. is the dote and lime set for hearing on entry of default judgement against so»d Defendant* in favor of PlointiH* Edward D Whipple and Patricio A. Whipple quieting title to certain property described ond in their Complaint. Said hearing shall take place in the Circuit Courtroom for Borry County at 220 West State Street. Hasting* Michiaon Dated April 26 1996 Respectfully submitted SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE t Youngsma By Robert J. Longstreet Attorney by PlointiH BUSINESS ADDRESS 607 N. Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 <5 Estate Planning Seminar For Seniors You’ve managed your life and career very effectively. You're a success. Now it's time to plan your estate. You didn't work hard and save your money just to rum half of it over to the government. Maintaining control is the key to a successful estate plan. Would you like to avoid probate and reduce estate taxes? Have you made plans to preserve your estate and simplify the distribution to your heirs? Have you considered a living trust? Come join us for a free informative seminar and learn strategies to effectively manage your estate. • Living trusts • Avoiding conservatorship • Advanced estate planning strategies • Probate costs and how to avoid them • Joint tenancy problems Date: Wednesday, May 15 Time: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Location: County Seat Barb Pietrangelo, LUTCF Hastings, MI Call 945-4644 for a reservation. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 9, 1996 Refusal to stop for police in Hastings leads to arrest Troopers from the Hastings Slate Police Post were involved in a vehicle pursuit Tuesday which resulted in the arrest of one (pan. The driver of a 1989 Dodge failed to yield at the traffic signal at State Street al Green Strect/Heath Rd. while traveling eastbound. The suspects attempted to elude troopers while traveling westbound on Chief Noon­ day Road west of M-43, where the vehicle collided with a down utility pole and went into an embankment, police said. Two occupants were taken to Penneck Hospital where they were treated and teleased. Troopers report one suspect was taken into custody pending multiple charges. First graders at St. Rose honored for reading Fifteen first-grade students at St. Rose Of Lima School in Hastings were honored Tuesday for reading a minimum of 100 books over the past school year. The children received a medal and certificate of achievement. The special reading program was begun at the start of the school year and ended May I. The program helps the students develop a basic level of reading and promotes the "positive results reading can have on their lives." according to their teacher. Sister Marie Ursula. The program also "gives both parents and students an opportunity to share the wonderful experience of reading together and discovering new topics for lhe children." The Catholic Daughters have been sponsoring the event for the past 11 years in hopes of instilling in the children a love for reading. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M 37 south at M 79 at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CEDAE CREEK BIBLE. CMu Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brom Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.; War (tap 11 XX) a m ; Evening Service al 6XX) p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . fasting*. MI 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delian) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Monung Mau 10 00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright: (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evenirg Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7.00 pm HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Boh wood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10.45 Morn­ ing Worship; 6:00 p.m. Evening activities Wednesday — 7 p.m. vhaie groups in various homes. Contact church office for info, on these. Prayer and Bible study at the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Brandway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Past.x Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am . Rev Ken Vaught. 11XX) a m . Rev Cart Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all ages NEW . beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per wnal Financial Freedom. Founds tional Doctrine* of Faith. The Minor Prophcts-Calling God's Peo­ ple To God. Buikimg Loving Relationship* with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the class thal fits your need* 4-H. Mondays 6 30-8:00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p m at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Lauhnugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5: IS p.m. at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each mouth 8 00 a.m.. freewill offering. You are invited and welcome INDEPENDENT CHURCH 0T CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Matteson Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson. Minittrr. Jun Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 BMe School; 10:30 a.m.. Monung Worship. 6:00 pm. Evening Worship; 7XX) p.m. Wednesday in home Bible study CMfoTtamion623-3110 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 800 a m and 11:15 a m . Confessions Saturday 400-4:30 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coot* Grove Rond. Pastor sen Hernng. 9:30 a m. Sunday School. Church Service 10:30 Youth meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p.m. at the church. Bang sack lunch QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II am.. After acsou special weunesuay. w p.m. P.O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor. James R. Barrett. Aaat. Pwaor Sunday Semens Sunday School 9 45 a m . Classes for all 11:00 a.hl Monung Wontap Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 600. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7.00 p.m.. Teem tn Homeman Hall; 700 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Morning Worship II a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. S.S CYRIL AND METHODILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I31at Ave.. Wayland. MI 49038 (3M mile west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9:30 a.«.. Saturday Mass during the summer 600 p.m.; Communion Services Wednesday. fnday at 900 ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion Itt and 3rd Sundays. Monung Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. Deacon Daviu Husiwick at 948-2101. St. Andrew's is a part of lhe Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Carbol* Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9 30 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brand GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting al Maple way Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Monung Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even-, mg Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and Children Valley High School. Pastor Don Rowroe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, lenderIrxuunf The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hasting, and Lake Odessa WlfN FUNHAL HOMC Hastings Lawrence Hubiey. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-1995 Kathy Count, choir director Sun­ day monung: 9:30 a m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Monung wor­ ship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship; Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services.Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office pnone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a m and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children s church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HASTINGS of Hastings Member F D I C THI HASTINGS BANNH AND BfMINMR 1952 N. Broadway — Hostings BOSLIY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 845-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBiR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan (from left) Matt Teunessen. Alexandria Neil, Eric Chamberlain. Jessica Manning, and Dan Goodemoot. In back (from left) are Regent Gen Denny, Sister Marie Ursula, and Father Chuck Fischer. ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Cam^ bell. Pastor. Sunday School a.m.. ciasset for all ages. Monung Wontep 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (apes 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19); Adah Bible Study - No age limits HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education. Craig Stapert. Music Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.tr.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am; Worship 11:00 a m — with child care for infant* and toddlers thro age 4. and Junior Church fur ages 5 thru 8; Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m WEDNESDAYS Fami ly Church Night - Prepared light meal 6XX) pm. Adult Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month u Game Night for all ages THURSDAYS - Children’s Choir 4 00 p.m.. Youth Handbells 4 30 p.m ; Adult Handbell Choir 6 30 p m.. Chancel Choir7:30p.m. Sunday. May 12 — Mother's Day and Festival of the Christian Home. Iona Mabel Bed HOLT - Iona Mabel Bell, age 84, of Holt and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday, May 5. 1996 at Tendercare South in Lansing. She was born July 5, 1911 in Hastings Township, lhe daughter of William and Hattie (Panner) Gillespie. She attended Lakeview school. Hastings High School. Barry County Normal and West­ ern Stale Teachers College. She taught school for many years, worked at the State Revenue Department in Lansing and retired from lhe Okemos Post Office. She matried Lee Bell in Vermontville on April 22. 1934. She was preceded in death by her brother, Shirley Gillespie; grandson, Jeffrey Whitmyer. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lee Bell; ions, Duane C (Kay) Bell ot Bliss­ field. Robert L. Bell of Delton; daughters, Beverly K. Whitmyer of Hasleti Barban J. (George) Owens of Roswell New Mexico, Janice M. (Dan) Wolverton ot Holt; sisters, Lucille Brown of Woodland, Sarah Laubaugh of Baldwin; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 9, 1996 al 11:00 a.m. at the Maple ValleyGenther Funeral Home in Nashville with Reverend Robert Palmer officiating. Burial will be at Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial Contributions may be made to Cancer Society. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mile East of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Service* - 9.45 a.m_. Bible Classes for all ages. 1040 am Monung Worship Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing your Faith; 5:30 p.m. youth meeting with “Youth with a Message" 945-9224 ; 6:30 p m. Bible study for ail. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent KeDer. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Chnstian Education Becky Oesler. Program Youth Director Thursday. May 9 - 3 00 p.m. Cadctte Choir; 3:30 p.m. Handchime rehearsal; 7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee. Saturday. May 117 - 9:30 a m. - PYF and Families Canoe Trip down the Thornapple River Meet al U-RentEm Canoe. Pincic following at Tyden Park Sunday. May 128 Happy Mother s Day’ •••Teacher Appreciation Sunday ••• 9:30 a m. and 11XX) a m Monung Worship (9:30 service ts broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is pro­ vided for both services. 9:30 Church School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. "Coffee Hour" — Dining Room; 11:20 a.m. Children's Church; 6:00 p m. Confirmation Class No PYF Today Monday. May 13 - 10:00 a m Staff meets for prayer. 7:00 p.m Session meets Tuesday. May 14 — 7XX) p.m. Circle 89. lounge FUXFAB INCOaPOOATID NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Pictured In front are (from left) Kristina Dobbin. Kelly Cuncannan. Erich Iberte, Alex Lowe. In the second row (from left) are Derek Thurman. Sarah Shaw. Lexy Rugg, Becky Hill. Mitchell Gahan and Danielle Schwartz. In the third row are GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. Nonh St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. May 12 - 8:00 and 10:30a.m. Ho­ ly Communion; 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). 3 00 Koinoma I. Thursday. May 9 - 7 00 Adven­ turers; 800 AA. Friday. May 10 — 6 00 Wedding Reh Saturday. May II - 8:00 Outdoor Decor Com/Property Comm. 10:00 Catechism 4. 5:00 Wedding. 8:00 NA Monday. May 13 - 7 00 Women of Faith B S Tuesday. May 14 - 9:00 Gr GR Conf ; 7 00 Steph. Supp Supper Wednesday. May 15 — 10:00 Wordwatchers. |Lystra O. McBain| DELTON - Lystn O. McBain, age 79, ot Delton, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 1996 al Tender Care-Riverside in Battle Creek. She was born in Joplin, Missouri on Novem­ ber 22. 1916, the daughter of James Turner Brackin and Elizabeth Wimberley Brackin. She was raised in Blythville, Arkansas, where she met her husband, John W. McBain, while he was in lhe Army during World War IL After the war, they moved lo Delton, where they resided until 1978, when Mr. McBain was transferred to Winter Haven, Florida. After his retirement, they built a home on Wall Lake in Delton. They lived at Wall Lake during the summers and after Mr. McBain pasaed away in 1993, she resided full time at thal address. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Faith United Methodist Church ot Delton. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Celicia Worsley, Othus Fisher. Sybil Yeager and her parents. Mrs McBain is survived by daughter, Jana (Gary) Lewis of Battle Creek; ion, John Rodney (Babeu) McBain of Oceola. Indiana; six grandchildren. Jason Lewis, Jennifer Lewis, Janine Lewis. Ciara McBain, Tiffany McBain and Ian McBain; one great grand­ daughter, Brianna Lewis; sister. Tilths Kenley of Memphis, Tennessee; seven nieces and five nephews. Graveside Services were held Friday, May 3. 1996 at Prairieville Cemetery with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith I’nited Methodist Church Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. I AlbertaJ. (Rann) Tudur SUNFIELD - Alberta J. (Ranes) Tischer, age 78, ot Palm Harbor, Florida formerly of Grand Ledge and Sunfield, passed away May 4,1996 at her residence. She was born on July 31, 1917 in Lansing, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Fowler) Ranes. She mimed William Tischer who preceded her in death June 9, 1971. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Roger) Heald ot Charlotte, Sharon Tischer c ( Tampa, Florida; two stepdaughters, Mary (Richard) Cross and Jackie Sweeney both ot Battle Creek; one brother, Thomas Ranes ot Boyce City; three granddaughters, Jody (David) McLane, Catherine (Scott) Ommen and Beth (Jeffrey) Beebe; five great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 8, 1996 at the Koops Funeral Home with lhe Reverend David McLane officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Edwin C. Hawks NASHVILLE - Edwin C Hawks. age91, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, May 4,1996 al Tendercare in Hastings. He was born June 23,1904 in Park Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Lloyd & Lena (Day) Hawks. He fanned on the Bonfield Road from 1926 until moving in 1991 to Nashville. He was a member of lhe Johnstown Grange. He enjoyed gardening & woodworking. Mr. Hawks was married lo Vivian Day on June 30, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Mary Hawks. He is survived by his wife, Vivian; ion, Cortez Hawks at home; sister, Clarissa Pom of Hastings; brother, Harold Hawks of Wilkinson Lake, Delton; several nieces. Graveside Services were held Wednesday. May 8, 1996 at the Dowling Cemetery with Pastor Roy Kent officiating. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. DolomM. EhveU DELTON - Dolores M. Elwell, age 62, ot Delton, passed away Saturday, May 4, 1996. She was boro February 5, 1934 in Kalama­ zoo, lhe daughter of Hugh Prohn and Emme­ line Steele. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1952. She retired from Pipp Hospital in Plainwell and was a member of T.OP.P 'i Club and C.OA. She enjoyed cross-stitch and was lhe greatest grandma on earth. She was married to James R. Elwell on October 15. 1977. She was preceded in death by her parents Mrs. Elwell is survived by her husband. James; children, Riclard (Paula) Tewell Jr., of Portage. Tami (Don) Uramkin of Plainwell. Kelly (Steve) Ellsworth of Delton; stepchil­ dren. Tom Elwell of San Diego, California. Tim (Sue) Elwell of Pullman, Charlie (Molly) Elwell of Kalamazoo, Mike (Sue) Elwell of Kalamazoo. Debbie Adams of Naples. Honda. Linda of Florida, and Jason Elwell of Kalama­ zoo; thirteen grandchildren; two great grand­ sons; three sisters. Barb (Chuck) Bleiler of Phoenix, Arizona, Sandra Schumann of Phoe­ nix, Arizona, Carol Curtis of Prodcville. Wisconsin; many nieces and nephews. No visitation - cremation has taken place al her request. Memorial Service was held on Tuesday. May 7, 1996 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton, with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. A private interment was held. Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry Community Hospice. | Warren T. Hatfield | NASHVILLE - Wamn T. Hatfield. 75, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 1996 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Guy A. Allwardt NASHVILLE - Guy A. AUwardl 66. cf Nashville, passed away Monday, May 6,1996 at his residence. He was bom April 1,1930 in Newton Town­ ship, Calhoun County, the son of Fred and Zoe (Talmage) Allwardt He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1948. He marned Nellie R. Foz on August 11. 1950. He and his wife lived in Newton Towrv ship until 1973 when they moved to a farm near Nashville. After Nellie's passing in 1993 he married Nancy J. Dietrich in 1994. He was employed al Juliua Starr, Rhoadea Construction, and Michigan Woodworking Specialties, before being self-employed in the fanning business and as a builder. He was involved in service organizations, including: 4-H, Grange, and the Director of Development at Tamarack Valley Oxittian Center. His hobbies included square dancing, poetry, and antiques. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Price; brother, Calvin Allwardt; baby aider, Joyce Allwardt Mr. Allwardt is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Crystal Maddix of Battle Creek; sons, Laurence Allwardt of Mio, Fred Allwardt of Newton Township, Arthur Allwardt Joseph AUwardl and Timothy Allwardt aU ot Nash­ ville; step-daughter, Debbie Smith of Lansing; sixteen grandchildren; two great grandchil­ dren; brother, Carlton Allwardt; sister, Edna Mishler, both of Battle Creek. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at the Pleasantview Family Church in Dowling with Pastor Bob Homan officiating. Burial was in Newton Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Tamarack Valley Christian Center or die Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home of Nashville. Loralei Renee (Cullen) Seeber HASTINGS ■ Mrs. Loralei Renee (Cullen) Seeber, age 35, passed away Sunday. May 5. 1996 at Pennock Hospital. She was bora on February 8, 1961 at Anchorage, Alaska, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Nicoli) Cullers. She was raised in Alaska and Middleville, and attended Middle­ ville Schools, graduating in 1979. She was married to Gregory F. Seeber on April 13, 1996 at Hidden Valley Estates She was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for over seven years, leaving for a short lime while she had her youngest daughter. Brandee. Loralei was a homemaker, an avid reader, enjoyed volleyball and bowling. She touched lhe hearts of all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Cullers. Loralei is survived by her husband, Gregory F. Seeber, two daughters, Casandra Beard and Brandee Beard both of Hastings; mother, Virginia Cullers of Alaska; sisters, Karen, Bobby, and Rosie all of Alaska; grandmother, losephine Cullers of Hastings; Uncle A Aunt George and Donna Cullers of Hastings; many runts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May9,1996 at 11:00 am. at the Beeler Funersl Chapel with Reverend John E. Hetheringtou officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the estate of Loralei R. Cullers - in trust fur her children. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 9, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Darbys to observe 50th anniversary A 50th wedding anniversary open house is being planned for Richard and Virginia (Thompson) Darby of Coats Grove. The couple was married May 19. 1946. They have two children. Nyla Waltz of Phoenix. AZ and Beree Darby. Ph D. of Gainesville. FL. They have three grandchildren. The open house will be held Sunday. May 19. 1996 at the Woodgrove parish in Coats Grove from 2:30-5:00 p.m. All family, friends and neighbors are invited to join in the celebration of this joyous event (no gifts, please). Dolores Hall to mark 80th birthday Dolores Hall will celebrate her 80th birth­ day Saturday. May 11 with a family dinner followed by an open house from 3-5 at the Hope United Methodist Church. 2920 S. Bed­ ford Road. Friends and relatives arc invited to help celebrate by attending the open house or by sending a card to 212 W Marshall Street. No gifts please VanDyke-Sinke united in marriage Shelley VanDyke and Martin Sinke of Wyoming. Ml were united in marriage April 8. 1996 in Kentwood Shelley is the daughter of Helen and Gor­ don Vant Hoff of Newaygo She attended Northview. Marty is the son of Larry and Carol Sinke of Middleville. He graduated from Thomappte Kellogg Shelley and Many are making their home in Wyoming. A reception honoring the couple will be held later this year. Dorothy Wellman to mark 90 years Dorothy Wellman will be celebrating her 90th birthday on May 16th A card shower is being held in her honor Cards may be sent to 6695 Norris Road. Delton. Ml 49046 Marriage Licenses: Alvin Paul Hawley. Woodland and Aimec Lynn Keefer. Woodland. Brent Thomas Vanvuuren. Middleville and Shea Barbara Schultz. Middleville. Thomas Harry Edwards. Kingsland. Ga. and Katrina L. McWhinney. Middleville William Earl Arndt. Hastings and Greta Joy Casey. Hastings. Perry Lee Shepard. Delton and Melissa Jean Sage. Dehor Scott Wayne Wurtstwgh. Hickory Comers and Shauna Rae Sutton. Hickory Comers. Anthony Paul Plowman. Hastings and Deborah Jean Poley. Hastings Matthew Larry Haywood. Hastings and Jennifer Ann Johnson. Hastings. 9th-graders’ orientation set A new program to introduce incoming ninth-graders to the high school will be held the morning of Wednesday. May 22 at Hastings High School. ■‘The teachers on the Respect Committee at the high school believe a more extensive pro­ gram is needed to make the transition for students smoother," said teacher Peggy Boucher. Their plans for the orientation include a guided tour of the building, with slops in classrooms of each academic department, an overview of all lhe clubs, activities and sports available, and a chance for students to sign up for next fall's clubs and sports. A hot dog roast put on by teachers, parents and administrators will conclude the ac­ tivities. around 11:30 a.m. Please Support Your United Way. UntadWtov Reaching Those Who '»eed Help Touching Us All **• fl Carnival 3 and 4 Day “Fun Ship” Cruises from Miami & Port Canaveral! SAVE UP TO Special *1200.00 Prices for Fall 1996 3 & 4 Day Cruises from $249.00/each 3rd & 4th Guest ONLY *99.00/each sharing the same cabin — MUST BOOK BY JUNE 30 — Premier Travel F YOU CARNIVAL CRUSE HEADQl ARTERS 7105 Kraft (At M-37) ( akduaia 616-554-0311 Moa.-Eri. 1:30-6; Saiurdat 1O-2 Carnival TULMOsTRin I \R(JUls| | I\EI\nn UORlir. ' John and Denise Lenz and the Woodland Townehousc are sponsoring a 16-team men s softball team tournament to he held Saturday and Sunday. June 8 and 9. Each team must pay a $100 entry and supply two Red Dot balk. The tournament will be double elimination, and the games will be played in Herald E. Classic Memo­ rial Park. Woodland. The first 16 teams paid will be the teams lo play. The Lake Odessa Jackson Mutschler Post No. 4461 and Auxiliary. Veterans of Foreign Wars, held a Voice of Democracy award din­ ner Thursday evening. The menu was Swiss steak and the dining room was filled for the event. Popular local singer Doug Newton sang the 'Star Spangled Banner” before the meal and sang patriotic and country songs during the meal and the program. Awards were presented to all the Lakewood area seventh-, cighth-and ninth-grade students who participated in the Youth Essay Middle School contest and prizes to the winners of the contest, as well as to sophomores, ju­ niors and seniors who participated in the Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest. The middle school contest entrants wrote an essay titled "My American Hero." The students were all from Lakewood Middle School, which is what was lhe old Woodland High School except for a few from Lake­ wood Christian School and Faith Bible School. Winners of this essay contest were Bari Habecker. first; Jane Slater, second; and Leslie Geiger, third. The high school age contest required an audio essay on the subject of “Answering America's Call." This contest had three en­ trants. Janel Funk who is an I Ith-grade stu­ dent. home schooled by her mother. Connie Funk, won first prize. Senior Virginia Martinez of Lakewood High School won second prize and Justin Bronson, a sophomore, also of Lakewood High School, won third. State Rep. Terry Geiger was present and gave a short talk and during the presenta­ tions. he gave every student who participated a certificate from his office. Special honored guests at the banquet in­ cluded Jerry Southgate, assistant superinten­ dent of Lakewood School District; Steven Secor, superintendent of Lakewood School District; Terry Geiger. State Representative; Caroline Vorhics. District Auxiliary Presi­ dent; Betty Hines. Lake Odessa; VFW Aux­ iliary President; Bob Hershberger and Mike Misner of the local VFW post and Betty Myers, a friend of Caroline Verities. There were two observances of National Day of Prayer undo the flagpole al the Page Building in luikc Odessa last Thursday. At 11:45. the Rev. Ricfhird Scssink of Faith Bible Church and School arrived with the students and faculty of the school and held a short service.They brought a portable music player with them and started the ceremony with the singing of “America" and “God Bless America." A few local people came by to pray with the Faith Bible group. After the short mes­ sage from the pastor/principal. prayers were said by the pastor and members of the group, and the school people left. Half an hour later people began arriving for the community observance of the day sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial As­ sociation. The Rev. Dick Cross from Sebewa Baptist Church gave a message and a prayer The Revs. Ben Ridder. George Speas and Brian Allbright had all arrived for the ser­ vice. and each of them as well as most of lhe others al the event said a personal prayer. On Wednesday last week. I met John Waite at the old Meyers Cemetery. John has spent most of his lifetime researching the history of his family and ancestors, as well as finding living cousins. He has been pub­ lishing a Haskins family and descendants newsletter for some lime now. and has orga­ nized and planned a special 150th scsquicentennial Haskins reunion and celebration that will be held in the Lakewood area July 4-7. The Haskins family came to the area in 1846 and lived next to the Meyers family with whom they intermarried. During lhe re­ union. a bronze plaque will be set up at Meyers cemetery marking the place where Meyers Church was. The foundation of the old church can be seen in a few places. This was the first United Brethren Church in the Michigan Conference, though not the first in Michigan. The church was dismantled a little more than 100 ago. and at that lime, some of lhe members helped establish lhe Woodbury congregation. When M-50 was changed many years ago. many graves were moved to Lakeside Ceme­ tery. including those of the original Haskins. During this reunion, at which John expects at least 150 people, a marker will also be placed on the moved grave of Americus Haskins. The reunion will include a dinner al Lake­ wood United Methodist Church and free time which the guests can spend at the Lake Odessa Fair and al Art in the Park. The cemetery marker dedication senice will be held in the cemetery on Sunday. July 7. at noon with the Rev. George Speas rep­ resenting lhe United Brethren denomination and giving a short talk. Waite invites any local people interested in local history, the Meyers Church, school and cemetery, or the families involved to attend lhe service. The Living Stones rummage and bake sale at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sat­ urday was well attended and a lot of items were sold. The group profited more than ’>1.200 which will go toward their summer missionary trip. Every thing left over will be given to the Church of All Nations in Potter Park in Lansing The temporary postmaster at Woodland is Chris McFarlane, shown here with postal clerk Mary Makley. The next fund-raiser for the Living Stones summer project will be a lasagna supper at the church on Sunday. May 19 al 6 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken. Reservations are requested and can be made by calling 367­ 4800 any week-day morning. Leroy and Joyce Flessner got back to their Woodland Township home last Thursday af­ ter spending six months at their winter quar­ ters in Kissimec. Ha. Their son. Douglas, flew down and drove them home. They came up the eastern stales and through West Virginia. Joyce said each of their four children and all nine grandchildren were able to visit them when they were in the south. Because they slay very near to Disney World, the grand­ children always enjoy coming to see Grandma and Grandpa in Honda. Joyce also mentioned they were interested in watching lhe new Celebration City being built. This new project of the Disney Corpo­ ration will be an entire city when finished and is between where the Hessners have their winter home and Disney World. Geri Eliopolous, lhe Woodland postmas­ ter. has taken a temporary assignment in Lansing for a few months. While she is away, the temporary postmaster in Woodland will be Chris McFarlane from Grand Rapids. She started in Woodland May I. Jim Meade, son of Art and Della Meade and service manager al Art Meade Auto Sale> in Hastings, was hurt in a car accident last week. His sternum was broken. He is now home from lhe hospital. The Rev. Ward Pierce flew to North Dakota for a short visit to a flooded area last week. He went representing the United Methodist Committee on Relief. He said the flood had been brief and the damage was not as extensive as what was suffered in Illinois and Missouri two years ago. but the wheat fields were under waler and it would be quite some time before they dried out. Much, if not most, of the crop planted last fall will be lost in that area. Several good mysteries arrived at the W(xxiland library last week, as well as some general fiction. The mysteries are one by my personal very favorite living mystery writer. Elizabeth George It is called “In The Pres­ ence Of The Enemy." and of course. I read it first. 1 greatly enjoyed it. The other mysteries include “The Dark Room" by Minette Wallers. “The Hippopotamous Pool" by Elizabeth Peters. The Judge" by Steve Martini and “Kat’s Cradle" by Karen Kijewski. The general fiction books include a new Janet Dailey, who seems to write a book ev­ ery three months. This one is called "Malice." The others arc "Notorious" by Janel Dailey and “Montana Sky" by Nora Roberts. Read the BANNER each week for... ALL THE SPORTS..! Barry County...m one, easy to read report! LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 10,1996. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 10,1996, IS MONDAY, MAY 13, 1996. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 13,1996, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk's office. Persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and houts on which the clerk's offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Sally A. Adams Secretary. Board of Education ADDENDUM PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Education of Barry Intermediate School District. Michigan, has called a special millage election to be held in the intermediate school district on the same day as the annual school election. The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the election: SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall the 125 mills limitation (125 on each $ I DOOjOO ) on taxable val­ uation on the annual property tax previously approved by the electors of Barry Intermediate School District. Michigan, for the education of handicapped persons be increased by .9375 mill (50.9375 on each $ 1 JOOO.O0? on taxable valuation; the estimate of the revenue the inter­ mediate sebooi district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approximately SI JOI 7^97 from local prop­ erty taxes authorized herein? Electors residing within the intermediate school district must be registered with the appropriate township or city clerk by 5 o'clock, pun., on Monday. May 13.1996. in order to vote on the above proposition �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9. 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: Short FococJoouro Notice (AN Covnttes) MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho» been mode in the condition* of o mortgogo mode by Ronald C. Dunkelberger Jr a married mon and Kelly L Dunkelber^er hit wife (Original Mortgagor) Ronald C. Dunkelberger Jr. Present Ownor(t) to NBD Mortgage Company Mortgage* dated March 9 1994 ond recorded on March 18 1994 in liber 600 on Poge(t) 119 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned by said Mortgage to The leader AAortgoge Company by on ossignment(s) doted November 1. 1995 and recorded on January 5. 1996 in Liber 548. on Poge 898 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed fa be due at the dote hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Throe ond 88 100 Dollars ($118 743 88) in­ cluding mteresl ot 7 500*. per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises or some port of them, ot public vendue, of the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, at 2 00 o'clock p.m. on June 20. 1996 Said premises ore situated in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as Beginning at the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence South along the East line of the West I > 2 of the Southeast 1 /4. 706 feet, thence West parallel to the East ond West 1 4 line 620 feet, thence North 706 feet to East and West 1/4 line, thence Eost 620 feet fa the place of The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Doted Moy 9. 1996 The Leader AAortgoge Company. Assignee of AAortgogee SHAPIRO 8 ALT. Attorneys 320 E. Big Beaver Rd.. Suite 190 Troy. Michigan 48083 (BIO) 689 3900 File No 96043) (5/X) NOTICf BY POISONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDERTAX DEED TO THE OWNER OR OWNERS OF ANY LAND AND ALL INTERESTS IN. OR LIENS UPON THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED TAKE NOTICE, that sole has been lawfully mode of the following described land lor unpaid taxes thereon, ond that the undersigned has title thereto under tax deed or deeds issued therefore, and that you ore entitled to o reconveyance thereof, ot any time within 6 months after return fa service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the treasurer of the county in which the lands lie. of all sums paid upon such purchase, together with 50 per conturn additional thereto, ond the foes of the sheriff for the sorvico or cost of publication of this notice to bo computed os upon personal service of o summons upon commencement of on action, os commencement of suit, ond the further sum of five dollars for eoch description without other addi­ tional costs or charges; If payment as aforesaid is not mode, the undersigned will institute pro­ ceedings for possession of the land. Description of land. State of Michigan. County of Barry. Lot 6 Barry Subdivision *08 006 1X 006-00 Amount paid $212.28, taxes for 1991. Amount necessary fa redeem $323.42 plus the fees of the sheriff. George Williams 4415 Janis St. Hastings Ml 49058 To Arnold I Klock 4438-P828 7829 South 36th St. Scotts. Ml 49088 (5/X) State of MieNgon In the Orcutt Court for the County of Barry MOTION FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT File No 96 117-CH EDWARD D WHIPPLE and PATRICIA A WHIPPLE Husband ond Wife Plaintiffs. DAVID J EASTLUND ond AAARCIA EASTLUND Husband ond Wife Defendants Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 YOUNGSAAA Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 NOW COAAES Plaintiffs. Edward D Whipple ond Patricia A. Whipple, by ond through their at­ torneys, Siegel Hudson Gee and Youngsmo ond moves this Court for entry of the Judgment in this matter. In support. Plaintiffs soy: 1. That Order fa Publication was entered on February 22. 1996 ond publication was mode on AAorch 7. 1996 March 14. 1996. and AAorch 21. 1996 in the Hastings Banner to David J. Eostlund ond AAorcia Eostlund. effecting service pursuant fa MCR 2.106 2. Inasmuch os Plaintiffs do not know the pre­ sent or lost known addresses of Defendants, ond cannot ascertain them, mailing of a copy of rhe publication order ond pleadings is not required. 3. That there has been no answer filed on behalf of the Defendants. 4. That o default was properly entered on April 22. 1996. 5. Defaults were served on Defendants, olong with a Notice of Hearing for this Motion by publica­ tion in the Hastings Bonner for throe consecutive weeks. 6. Plaintiffs ore entitled fa the relief requested in their complaint ond granted in the proposed judgment. 7. This motion is brought pursuant fa MCR 2.603. Dated April 26. 1996 SIEGEL. HUDSON GEE 8 YOUNGSMA By: Robert J. Longstreet Attorney far Plaintiff BUSINESS ADDRESS 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (5/16) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage debt mode by John J Davis ond Down I. Basse ft-Davis, husband ond wife (original mortgagors) to Tower Service Cor­ poration. a Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 14. 1986 and recorded on August 15. 1986 in Liber 438. on page 392. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond was assigned by mesne assignments to BancPIus AAortgoge Corporation os assignee, by an assignment dated October 31. 1987. which was recorded on November 16. 1987. in Liber 459. on Pago 558, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Fifty One Thousand Nino Hundred Thirty Nino and 12/100 dollars ($51,939.12). including interest ot 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. a clock, on Thursday. June 6. 1996 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF AAAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan, ond are described as The North 660 feet of the West 1 /2 of the Nor­ thwest 1/4 section 8. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dote of such sole. Dated: April 25. 1996 BancPIus Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorneys for BancPIus Mortgage Corporation 30300 Telegraph Suite XI Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File *96041777 (5/23) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST SOUTH STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall. Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan on Tuesday. May 28, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of East South Street from Orchard Street east to the line between lots 23 and 24 and lots 32 and 33 of the Fairview addition o' the City of Hastings as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hear­ ing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. or call (616) 945-2468. or call TDD call relay service 1 -800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk Ann Landers Try love Dear Ann Landers: I recently found a copy of one of your columns that is almost 10 years old. I think the advice is as ap­ propriate now as it was then. Please reprint it. — Jack in New Buffalo. Mich. Dear Jack: With pleasure. Here it is: Dear Ann Landers: You printed a letter from a woman who didn’t get along with her 11-year-old daughter. Your advice was fine, but it’s not Mom’s authority or the daughter's behavior that caused the pro­ blem. It’s the way they interact. 1 saw our family in that woman’s letter. I loved my daughter, but I was beginning to dislike her. I also had become highly critical. I decided to try a one-month experiment. During that time I would refrain from all negative comments. I would offer only compliments and praise and point out her good qualities. I forced myself to hug her at every opportunity. It wasn’t easy. I was never a hugger. At first, she reacted stiffly, but by the end of the month, a miracle had occurred. Our relationship had turned around completely. I liked her. We enjoyed each other. We listened and talked to one another. She is almost 15 now and still sits on my lap and wants a hug. I never miss an oppor­ tunity to let her know I love her. If this worked for us. it can work for others. Please tell your readers about this “miracle.** — It Happened in Indianapolis. Dear Indy: Brilliant approach. And the rewards can be enormous. I have always believed that children will live up (or down) to your expectations. If you treat them as if they are loveable and honorable, they will break their necks to be just that. A child who is told repeatedly, "You’re no good," will fulfill the prophecy because he will believe it and get stuck in that mold. Love is the strongest force in the world, and it's one of the few things you can give away and still have more than ever. GIRL, Jay and Angela Brighton of Sunfield arc pleased to announce the birth of their daughter. Katelynn Marie. She was bom April 28 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. She weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 20U inches long. Proud grandparents are John and Laurie Collins. Sunfield. Ed and Deb Smith. Lake Odessa and Jim and Bonnie Brighton. Sunfield. Katelynn is also welcom­ ed by her very excited aunts and uncles! BOY, Randy Jo. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 25 at 11:09 a.m. to Dawn and Randy Reed of Cloverdale. Weighing 10 lbs. 12 U ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Austin James bom at Pennock Hospital on April 20 at 9:56 a.m. to Ross and Rojean Sprague of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Anthony James bom at Pennock Hosptial on April 21 at 12:57 a.m. to Char and Mike Hull of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10.5 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Clarissa Star bom at Pennock Hospital on April 21 al 7:32 p.m. to Hiedi Quada and Matthew Jackson of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 1 oz. and 1744 inches long. GIRL, Paige Marie bom at Pennock Hospital on April 21 at 9:25 to Amber Moore and Keith Steams of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Shaun Devin bom at Pennock Hospital on April 20 at 6:48 a.m. to Jennifer Wilbur and Tim Lawrence of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Dillon Micheal bom at Pennock Hospital on April 23 al 7:48 p.m. to Shanna O'Keefe and Mike Davis of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Michael David bom at Pennock Hospital on April 18 at 5:56 a.m. to Sandra and Michael Smith of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY. Bo Gordon bom at Pennock Hospital on April 24 at 8:22 a.m. to Lucile and Brian Humphrey of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Shayna Michele bom at Pennock Hospital on April 23 at 10:55 a.m. to Mike and Connie Brooks of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 2046 inches long. TWIN SONS, William Anthony and Bryan Christopher bom at Pennock Hospital on April 23 at 2:52 p.m. and 2:54 p.m. to Darla and Gary McMillan of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6M ozs. and 20 inches long and 5 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long, respectively. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! How much tip? Dear Ann lenders: I took my mother to a light lunch teday. The tab was only $8.61. I put a $20 bill in the bill jacket (I don’t know the proper name for the small, usually leather envelope). The waiter pick­ ed up the bill jacket, without even looking inside, and asked if I wanted the change back. I did leave a proportionate tip. but it wasn’t $11.39. Later that day. I got a plain $11 haircut — no blow drying. I gave the beautician $15. and she asked. "Do you need your change back?" Please. Ann tell me if I’m too old for the times (I’m only 39) or if things have ciianged so much that I haven’t kept up? I worked as a waitress one summer 10 years ago. and it would never have occur­ red to me to ask a customer. "Do you want your change back?" If a customer wanted me to keep the change, he or she would have said so. Ann. this is not an age-related response of those who performed the ser­ vices. One was a teenager, and the other was about my age. Since this has happened on several occasions recently. I would ap­ preciate your opinion. Am 1 out in left field or totally out of the game? — W.M.. Pzrkvillc. Md. Dear W.M.: You are neither out in left field nor out of the game. An appropriate tip in a restaurant these days is 20 percent. According to Mr. Ken David, my hair stylist of many yea/s. the gratuity for a hair stylist should be 15 percent to 20 percent, depending on how pleased you are with the work. Perpetual student Dear Ann Landers: My mother. 59 and divorced, has been supporting my 38-ycar-old brother. "Dean," for the past 20 years while he's been attending college in anoiher state. Dean holds two master’s degrees and has been working on his PhD. The school told him he could complete his doctorate in six months because of previous research, but four months have passed, and Dean still has not sealed on the subject matter. Every month that goes by costs my mother another $1,000. My father slopped sending Dean money years ago, saying he was old enough to sup­ port himself. Meanwhile, my mother works a lot of overtime. She says Dean will eventual? pay back all lhe money she has given him. but she hasn’t kept track of how much thal is. Ann. my brother is obviously a career stu­ dent. He's afraid of the real world and will probably stay in academe forever. I don’t think my mother is doing him any favors by supporting him. Occasionally. Mom hints that she would have peace of mind if she were sure that I would support tier when she gets too old to work. My husband and I have labored hard and long to get where we are. When we retire, we’d like to travel a bit. It's depressing to think we might not be able to have some of these pleasures in our golden yean because we will have to take care of my mother. My husband and I believe Dean should take care of Mom. He owes it to her. Am 1 being selfish? Is it unreasonable to think Dean has a greater responsibility here? Please advise me. — Frustrated tn Pensacola. Fla. Dear Pensacola Of course Dean has a greater responsibility, but don’t count on him seeing it that way. And don’t count on Dean repaying the money he has accepted from your mother, either. I suggest that you and your husband stash away some money on a regular basis so when the times comes, you will be able to do the traveling you have always warned to do. and pay someone to look after your mother, if necessary. Rules for gifts Dear Ann Landers: What with engagements, weddings and graduations just around the corner, we have made some new gift rules al our house. Perhaps you might like to pass them along. Here they are: Until you have written a thank-you note, you cannot: wear it. show it. read it. watch it. eat it. spend it, play with it or use it. Sign me — Someone Who Has Given Gifts and Received No Acknowledgement (Indiana). Dear Someone: I like those gift rules Wouldn’t it be wonderful if more houses had them? (P.S. For parents who clip columns for their children, this one is a keeper.) Some invitation! Dear Ann Landers: 1 was invited to the home of a co-worker for lunch. That morn­ ing. she phoned to say another guest was br­ inging "a friend." and her table cou.d only seat four. She asked me to come after they had eaten. 1 was offended and made an excuse about not being able lo come at all. How would you have responded? — Amarilo. Dear Amarillo: 1 would have been com­ pletely upfront and told her, "Thank you. but the invitation no longer interests me." That friend needed to be taught something about decent manners. You lost a good opportunity. Lonesome ? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers new booklet, "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. " Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling} to: Friends, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15). Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS The local historical society meets tonight. May 9. for a program on cemetery art. Pam Swiler will be the presenter. There will be election of three directors. Officers will be elected at a later meeting of the board of directors. Lakewood Christian School will hold its May dinner a week later than usual — May 10 at Fellowship Hall. On the following Sunday, the Lakewood Ambulance volunteers will host their monthly Sunday dinner at Lakeside Grange building on M-50 west of .own. Musical events abound as the school year comes toward a June closing. There will be a Sunday afternoon band concert at Lakewood High School. Lakewood Wastewater Authority will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. May 15. at the Page Memorial Building. May 17 and 18 are village clean-up days with dumpsters available at the municipal garage for pickup of junk items. On the 18th only, there will be the semi-annual hazardous waste pickup at the same location. An ad­ vance appointment is neccessary for lhe twohour stint — 10 a.m. to noon — when items such as paint and chemicals are accepted. There will be a combined band and vocal concert by junior high students at lhe high school Thursday. May 16. On Saturday. May 18. lhe Lions’ Club will hold its annual chicken barbecue at the pavilion at the lakefront starting at 5 p.m. A flat map does not indicate a ridge of land, but such a slight elevation does exist in the northeast comer of Odessa Township cross­ ing. Sections 2 and 12. so the water flow from there to the northeast is into the Peacock Drain, which in turn joins another drain in Berlin Township to the north. Together they form the headwater of Sessions Creek, which passes through the Ionia Slate Recreation Area and thence into the Grand River west of Ionia. In recent weeks then- has been visible evidence of work along the Peacock Drain as brush as been cut from the banks. This is easy to see on Goodetnoot. Portland and Grand River roads and on the 1-96 freeway. All lhe rest of Odessa Township has its watershed toward the west and south toward Tupper Creek and Duck Creek, which then flow toward the Coldwater and Little Thomapple rivers. On a Sunday drive toward the east, one could see this weekend was the time for the twice or three times per year pickup of trash items along state highways under lhe AdopcA-Highway program. There were white trash bags tied and waiting on the roadsides awaiting pickup on Monday by highway department trucks. Evidently. Eaton County has just had fresh gravel applied to most of its rural roads. Curbs have been installed at many intersections of M-43 in the Eaton County stretch. On the Rumfield farm just east of Shaytown Road, one could see daylight beneath the house which has three wings plus a rear addition, ft set atop a trailer, ready to roll. More people have returned from the south. They include the Orville Deckers, the Ron Ericksons, the Don McDowells, the Henry Belands and the Fred Garlingers. Bill and Pat Wilson are back from Arizona. On Wednesday. May 15. there will be an auction of the personal property of the late Robert Gierman at the farm on Shilton Road near Sebewa Center. This begins at ten in the morning. At noon lhe real estate is to be auc­ tioned. This is a 70-acre farm tn be sold in one or possibly two parcels. On Saturday. May 18. there will be a memorial at the Rosier Chapel in Sunfield for his life. That is to be followed by a drive to Bob's beloved Sunshine property on Musgrove Highway with a further memorial there. The Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel, at Sunfield was the setting for funeral services on May 1 for Patricia June Bailey. 59. of Sunfield. Local kin were children Lillian Sutliff and son Vemard Bailey, both of Lake Odessa, and a sister Marcella Wells of Lake Odessa. John and Dorothy Barnum of Hastings, son Tom Barnum and wife Wendy (Scheldt) Bar­ num of Three Rivers were among the 200 plus who attended the April 30 funeral of Frances Shoemaker. 97. Wendy is a granddaughter of Mrs. Shoemaker. Wendy’s father. Wendall (Bud) Scheldt of Ionia, is a patient at Butter­ worth Hospital following a stroke suffered on a first visit to see the ailing Mrs. Shoemaker after Bud and Lorraine returned from Florida. More than 400 attended the golden wedding anniversary open house for Ed ard Iris (Westerly) Zook at the Lakeside Grange Hall on Sunda> afternoon. Among the Barry County people who at­ tended the Sunday afternoon farewell open house for the Rev Ed and ShirIcy Perkins of Okemos were Rev. Carl Litchfield of Woodland, the Reverends Merlin and Kay Pratt of Dowling. Trudy and Clarie Tobias. Laura Lykens, and the Rev. Rick Erickson formerly of Woodland. The Perkinses will be moving to Grand Rapids in late June, where he will assume the senior pastorate of Trinity United Methodist Church on Lake Drive S.E. after completing his six-year term as District Superintendent of the Lansing district. Death came May 3 to Shirley Bosch of Bat­ tle Creek, who had been bom to Estle and Leva (Rainey) Barnes of Woodland Township. She had graduated from Comstock Park, attended colleges and taught in East Lansing schools for 21 years before moving to Battle Creek. She had been born in December 1919. Burial was in Lansing. Les and Virginia Yonkers returned on Mon­ day from a two-week trip to visit a married granddaughter in Boston. Darul and Marilyn Comelious in Pennsylvania, relatives in North Carolina and to see the graduation of grand­ daughter Jamie Coates at Asbury College in Wilmore. Ky. �The Hastinas Banner — Thursday, May 9, 1996 — Page 9 _______ ________ ________ From Time to Time... From ox cart to aeroplane as told by Louise Hyde Lathrop By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Louise Hyde was the daughter of Charles Wesley Hyde and Charlotte Ann Ware She grew up in the Barryville area and wrote abou’ her life there as follows: She remembered the return of her Uncle Emerson Hyde from serving in the Civil War. He had lost his right arm. which had been shot off. He came to the home of the Charles Hyde family, took off his coat and showed his arm taken off just above the elbow. The scar was red and just the stub of the arm was all taped up. He had just come from the hospital. He was Louise's favorite uncle and liked to have her comb his hair. He never wanted to talk about the war and its honors. He said that the boys were all so homesick, dying in the banle fields and hospitals Louise described going to country school. She and her brother. Chet, would start with their dinner pails in hand. They lived only a few steps from their Grandma Hyde. She kept geese. They would hear the children coming, and out into the road they would go to chase them. If they didn't go fast, or run. the old gander would bite their legs and feet They hated them. Sometimes they would get a stick and carry that along with them Grandmother Hyde kept the geese for their feathers. She would have to put a sock over their heads to pick their feathers, because they would bite her so. Grandmother Hyde taught the children to call her "Granny." She said that was what they called grandmothers in Scotland. They did so until they were grown and felt ashamed to call her that. There was a big box stove in the schoolhouse. It was long and wide and held wood that would be three or more feet long The big boys would fill it full, and what a red hot fire it would make! They put a pile of wood back of the stove. When the big boys asked to warm their feel some of the wood would come tumbling down Then they were sent to their seaLs There was an old lady, who lived just cast of the schoolhouse, who died. After the fami­ ly moved away, the bigger boys and girls would lake the younger ones pan way to the house and they would tell them to wait a minute and they would sec spooks coming around the house and on lhe roof. The children would look, and of course, draw on their imaginations and would sec them around the comer of that house. Some of the children coming from school that way would get so frightened that they would not go past the house unless their parents came part way to school with them. When the teacher found out about it. there was a stop put to that. When the family ran out of candles. Charlotte Hyde would make a light by tying a big button to the comer of a rag and put it into a saucer of lard and light it. She called it a “bech" lamp or light. It was a long time before she had an oil lamp. Some people used naptha lamps. To make candles she threaded the wick into the candle molds and locked the tops carefully over the wick, which is a little longer than the molds. That kept them from slipping. Then she poured the hot tallow into the molds and set them away to harden. After they were cold and hard, she would plunge the molds into hot water to loosen ’he hardened grease, and then pulled them from the molds and let them dry on a board and then pack them into boxes. The Tavern on the Hill, which once operated In Barryville. Repairing and maintaining the roads was the responsibility of local farmers Louise helped her mother do this job many times. Across lhe road and down in the field lived a Negro and his wife, by the name of Bowser. They had come from Hastings. The people of Hastings didn't permit black people to live there. They lived in a log house with a "puncheon" floor, split from logs. Shingle; were made in the same way and tiny windows, only two of them and a wooden latch with a siring to pull to open the door. They were very nice people. He had been a slave in the south and she had been taught to work and could do housework, sew and was well educated. Mr. Bowser could neither read nor write. They liked lhe Hyde children and wanted them to come and visit. They had no children. Louise and Chet were a little afraid of them as they were so Nack and their hair so curly and they had such sharp Nack eyes. One lime, while Mrs Bowser was working for Charlotte Hyde, Mrs. Hyde had an earache. Mrs. Bowser wanted her to try her remedy, which was to take a piece of her hus­ band's hair and smoke it in a pipe and blow the smoke into the offending w. Louise didn't remember if the treatment was effective or not. Once when Louise was at the Bowsers, they had been making maple sugar on some other place. Mrs. Bowser had wax that would last the year through. Sne poured it into a pan without stirring it and when it was hard enough to wax good, she would break it off with a hammer and knife. The children liked this very much. When Mrs. Bowser worked she would tie a red bandana around her head. Mr Bowser was quite a hunter and one time he caught a coon and she cooked it. They wanted Louise to stay for super and she did That was her first meal of anything like that, for her mother thought them not very good eating. They would often sing some of the Negro war songs: "These Bones Shall Rise Again." "Coming For To Carry Me Home." "Way Down in Egypt Land" and "Tell Old Pharoah to Let My People Go." They were great singers. A little later they moved away In those days they would let the cattle run in the road and the children would have such a time looking for them. Chet and Louise, if they couldn't find them, would come home Grave marker for Chief Asquesah in Barryville Cemetery. crying and their father would go after them. They would have a big cow bell on the cows and their heads tied down to their front feet so they would not travel so far. Leeks were in the pastures and along the roads. How awful they made the milk and but­ ler taste. When they were out of butter in the winter, they used to have their bread spread with meat fryings and sugar when they went to school. They got sick and tired of this and would be so glad when the cows would freshen and they could have butter again. There used to be spelling bees and contests in the schoolhouse, and one time there was a picture rhow. The picture, shown by a magic lantern, was called "Babes in the Woods. " It was a very sad story of how a little boy and girl were left by robbers to starve and die in the woods. Robins came and covered them with leaves. They had little picture books to sell showing it all and Mrs. Hyde bought one for Louise. One time there was a revival (or protracted meetings as they were called), sometimes lasting as long as six weeks. One evening Louise went. The schoolhouse was full. The men and boys sat on one side and women and girls sat on the other side. Louise was sitting with some of the girls and they laughed. Her father saw her laughing. He got up and went across the schoolhouse, took her by the hand and set her beside of him; She fell so asham­ ed. The punishment worked. Well water was not plentiful in those days. Charlotte Hyde went nearly one mile after water. Chet and Louise were quite small. Chet would get tired and Charlotte would carry him a little ways. Sometimes he would cry and sit down. When she was nearly there she would leave lhe children if there were no cattle or anything else coming in the road. She would walk fast and get the water. Then they would go slowly back home. Mail was slow coming in those days. It didn't stop very often at Barryville. Maple Grove or Assyria Center, coming from Hastings to Battle Creek. The mailman drove a horse and what was called a buck board, a four-wheel can with a long, shallow box to put the bags of letters in. What a difference in lhe way mail was carried and delivered bet­ ween the Civil War and World War I. Now mail is delivered every day. In the early days, newspapers were scarce. Neighbors passed their paper around the neighborhood to be read. One time Louise and Chet went across the woods to get some huckleberries that their aunt Adilade Ware Barr, had picked. They had to cross on a log bridge because the swamp was full of water. The logs would roll, but they were tied together some way during lhe building of the bridge. As they rolled the children would jump from log to log like squirrels. They always got there safely. The children liked to go across the road from there, with Aunt Adilade's children, to visit a colored family by lhe name of Moody. Mr. Moody was very dark. He had been a slave. Mrs. Moody was pan white. She knew how to work. She was a very pleasant, nice woman. They lived in an early day log house. They had three or four children. One of the little girls was very pretty with curly hair and blue eyes. Mrs. Moody wanted her children to have an education. They later moved to some town. After Charley Hyde sold his ox team and got a span of horses, he wanted to take all the family for a sleigh ride. Grandma Hyde went with them. It was in the winter time with snow on the ground and the horses felt good. After going about a mile, one of the horses began to kick over the traces. It was all Charley could do to hold them. Grandmother Hyde began to holier that she wanted out. As Charley turned around to look, she had jumped out into the snow, stating that she would rather ride behind an ox team. Louise remembered one time several of the neighborhood youngsters went north from the schoolhouse to where Indian Chief Asquesah's wigwam was to see them He had two boys that went to school. They were only in school during lhe winter while the Indians fished the Thornapple They had skins of animals hung all around their wigwam with a fire in the center of it. They were roasting their dinner over the fire. They slept on the ground. It looked like a poor place to live to the white children. Her Grandmother Ware married a man by the name of Butcher and moved to or least near Kalamazoo. Louise and Chet Hyde went to visit her once. Later they moved to Iowa where she became ill and died. She was buried there. The family felt badly that she couldn't be returned to Barry ville Cemetery and be buried beside Grandfather Ware. Louise remembered going to the 4th of July gatherings at Nashville. For amusement they had a wheelbarrow race, a greased pole climb, a potato race, speeches and fireworks in the evening. Family picnics were held and neighbors got together there for a good visit. When Louise was attending Barryville School, Mina Mudge was her seatmate. They became close friends. Mina went to Hastings to high school and later became a teaclier herself. In the early days of Barryville, the mail was left at the home of Albert Whitcomb and the family used to go there to get it. When Michigan Central Railroad was being laid out. they thought that it would go to Battle Creek and surveyed it as going south through Bar­ ryville. at the foot of the big hill. This was the largest and longest hill anywhere around but after grading a little, it was felt that it would cost too much and the idea was given up. Lots and streets had been plotted out and a tavern was built at the top of the hill. ed to go to war. That left the youngest son. Willis, who was 8 years old. as MJ. Lathrop's only helper. Willis would have to stand on a chair to harness the horses. After the war. help had to be found for the mill. A little later, MJ. Lathrop took in a partner and they suffered heavy losses. The post office had been moved from there and was named Barryville Post Office. A man named Barry lived there. The tavern at the top of the hill couldn't keep operating either, due to lack of business. When the Michigan Central went through, the post office was moved to Morgan. In an earlier time this settlement was named Mead­ ville and then Sheridan. A railroad town in Michigan was also named Sheridan so the name was changed again, this time to Morgan. John Morgan lived there and the railroad ran through his farm, thus the name Morgan. The family went to Morgan every week after the railroad went through there. Her parents took the Toledo Blade, a weekly paper. Her mother would sometimes take Peterson's Magazine and Arthur's Home Magazine. Magazines and papers were scarce in those times. Mrs. Hyde would cut out the pretty pictures and hang them on the walls and make a scrap book of some of the good reading. The papers and magazines were passed from one neighbor to the next. Working on the roads in these early days, used to be an event. At the appointed time all the neighbors and teams that could, were kept busy for days, and when the rains would come the roads were almost impassable in places. Loads of gravel and the horses would get stuck in the mud. The Mudge family was the first family in the neighborhood to buy an organ for their family. Louise would go over there to practice singing for the Sunday School with the Mudge girls. Their parents were very stria abou: what they played on Sunday and were very stria about how they kept the Sabbath. Their son, Hiram, had a violin and he wanted to play it on Sunday. At first they thought it best not to let him play it on Sun­ day, but after much discussion they let him play church hymns. They really thought that the violin was to be used for dancing. The Mudge children were Lorenzo Jr., Helen. Allie. Mina and Mona, all who sang on Sunday. Silas Babcock used to be leader in singing at the Sunday School and meetings at the school house. Louise, her mother and her Grand­ mother Ware attended the singing schools. They met at the different homes in the evenings. To Be Coeuiued: Louise Hyde Lathrop tells about the “protracted meetings” in the next segment. About that time a man by the name of MJ. Lathrop, who lived on a nice big farm near Marshall, was influenced to think there was a greater opportunity to make money than by farming. He wanted to build a grist or flour mill. He traded the Marshall farm for 80 acres of land in Castleton Township on High Bank Creek, and built a big two-story building, with a basement, to house a grist and flour mill at the foot of the big hill on High Bank Creek. He built a large house with one end of lhe house for a grocery store and sold dry goods. There was also a brick yard near the mill ponds. One night the hired man and Willis, son of Mr. Lathrop, who were sleeping in the house, heard a rush of water. They found a hole washed out of the mill dam. They pulled the slash boards and stopped the flow of water and saved the dam from going out. Mr. Lathrop then built a saw mill. There was a blacksmith shop, a sash and blind fac­ tory. shoe shop and a post office in Meltiah Judiah Lathrop's home. The grading, which had been done originally for the railroad, was used for the mill race. It took a long time to make the dam. They had trouble keeping it in. When High Bank Creek began to overflow the dam would go out. Mrs. Lathrop would quip that she had filled the dam with bread, pork and beans many times, referring to the many meals it took to feed the men repairing the dam. Henry Lathrop went to Lansing to leam the milling trade, as his father had to have help to keep up with the mill. They would take the flour to Battle Creek. Grand Rapids. Lansing and Hastings and other nearby towns to sell it. Then Henry had to go to war. Egbert, who had been teaching in Kentucky. also was call­ Sunday, May 12 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Just a "chip shot" away from Hastings Country Club Cherry Hill Estates II '■ ' '. ■ • , SMU . ’ *■ 's Bjrr> County's fin,-st .T.nJaminiun', dWelopment Built <- —*be rolling hills ad:acent to lhe Hastings Country Club _• '107,500 For information or a private showing Call 616-945-4776 I -PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE- I BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS I : WHO: BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS g WHAT: Will hold a public hearing and meeting. g: g WHEN: May 14, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. or a little later (directly after the g regular meeting of the Baltimore Township Board). g g WHERE: Baltimore Township Hall, 6424 S. Bedford Road. g WHY: To take action on the following applications for a variance g from the Baltimore Township Zoning Ordinance: g :g 1) Robert and Marilyn Swiatek, 2329 Lawrence Road, are requesting g g variance to install dog kennel on their property zoned "R-4". :g g g 2) Gerald Jaynes. 218 Sunset Drive. Dowling, is requesting a variance to establish a commercial business (video, pizza, sub takeout g g g g store, or possibly mini-storage business) on property located in section 28 of Baltimore Township (on east side of M-37 just south of g g: g g Whitney Road). Property is zoned ‘'A". ANYONE INTERESTED IN EXPRESSING THEIR OPINIONS OR g g § *: g ASKING QUESTIONS MAY DO SO BY ATTENDING THE PUBLIC HEARING. THEY MAY ALSO SUBMIT THEIR OPINIONS IN WRITING TO THE BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK, 4502 DAVIDSON ROAD. g g g g HASTINGS. Ml 49058, PRIOR TO THE HEARING. g < TEDDIE SOYA BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK g g 945-9304 g �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 9. 1996 Hastings students learn wedding is no piece of cake The mock-wedding party consisted of (from left) Kern Loftus. Amanda Jenkins. Amanda Seeber, Phill Englerth, IJ A Retirement from "Kellogg's’ Jerry Tobias (Toby) (Lucky) May 10th You Deserve It! BIRTHDAY TOO jacKie losick, umger jonnson. ratncia Rummins. David Miller, Mark Arens. Curtis Bowman. Tonya Morgan and Josh Duits. NEWS by Mary Warner It's not easy gelling married. Mudcnts of Janellc Rieman's Family Living class at Hastings High School discovered when they spent time planning one such event and then participating in a mode wedding last week. For one thing. Ginger Johnson discovered, it’s pretty tough to stand up in front of other people and say your lines correctly. Ginger was the bride in the mock wedding and. rem­ iniscent of the movie "Four Weddings and a Funeral." where an inexperienced minister asked the gnxim if he would take the bode to be his "awful wedded wife." Ginger at first promised lo take the groom for her "waffully wedded husband." Students also found it was difficult lo keep within a budget when planning a wedding. "I think the hardest part was going through the magazines, going to the stores, and getting the right prices so you don't overspend." mock “mother of the bndc" An­ drea Jenkins said. Mock "father of the bride" Phil Englerth said that it was "hard trying to remember the right questions to ask." Students were divided into groups for the wedding planning and given budgets ranging from S3.5(X) to $15,000. Prices for every­ thing from catering services to limousine services to honeyimxm cruises had to be ob­ tained. Students also helped decorate a wed­ ding cake with the help of an area profes­ sional cake decorator, and brought in food for a mock reception after the wedding. Rieman said the wedding planning and mock wedding is done to help the students experience the real-life challenges involved Who in county deserves a PAT Award? of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE It's time again to think about recognizing Barry County residents who have made outstanding contributions that will favorably affect the future of the county. Each year, at the Barry County Fair, a handsome trophy is presented to a person or group that has taken "Positive Action for Tomorrow." In addition, certificates arc presented to other individuals or organizations who have served their towns, townships or county in a constructive, meaningful way. The awards are called PAT. an acronym for Positive Action for Tomorrow, awards. Last year's PAT award went to David Shinavear for his development of the Barry County Land Information Service. In 1994, it was awarded to the organizers of the first Barry County Women's Festival. Those two awards arc examples of activities thal help the entire couray move forward, a spokesperson said. PAT awards are intended to encourage forward-thinking, unselfish, community­ enhancing actions above and beyond the expected and ordinary. Nomination can be for a past action or a project in progress, but they must relate lo a better, brighter future. County residents arc being asked to look around and take note of the people or groups thal work unselfishly and for the good of their neighbors and fellow citizens. The next step is to nominate a person or group for the 1996 PAT award so thal they will receive deserved recognition. Deadline for nominations is Monday. June 10. Nominating forms can be obtained at lhe County Cooperative Extension Office Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TOMV Call 945-9554 Edwardjones and MARK D. CHRISTENSEN Cordially Invite You To An: ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT UPDATE SEMINAR Speaker: Brad Williams from Goldman Sachs WHERE? MIDDLE VILLA INN, THE GREENERY WHEN? MONDAY, MAY 20 TIME: 7:00 pm — Refreshments will be served — Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, May 17 945-3553 or 800-288-5220 Feel free to bring an interested friend. ’this is neither on offer to sdlnor a soliatationof an offer to buy any securities. Such offering is made only by prospectus which will be made available at the seminar in the Courts and Law Building on Court Street in Hastings or at lhe J-Ad Graphics located at 1952 N Broadway PAT awards are sponsored by the BarryCounty Fuluring Committee to recognize the many excellent programs thal fulfill its vision: Barry County - Preserving The Past While Planning For A Beautiful Future. This county-wide award effort, recognized by the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners and lhe Thomapple Foundation, is a method of recognizing those individuals and organizations lhai have worked hard at At the 43rd annual regional meeting Hastings Deputy City Manager and Director of Public Services Jeffrey Mansfield, was elected chairman of Region II for the Michigan Municipal League's 1996-97 term. Also chosen were Claudia Brown, mayor pro tern, Eaton Rapids, as vice chairwoman and Barbara Van Duren, assistant city manager, Wayland, as secretary. More than 80 mayors, village presidents and other elected and appointed municipal of­ ficials attended lhe meeting April 25 in Mid­ dleville. Region II includes cities and villages within Allegan. Barry. Berrien. Branch. Calhoun. Cass. Eaton. Hillsdale. Ingham. Jackson, Kalamazoo. Lenawee. Saint Joseph. Jeff Mansfield and Van Buren counties. The outgoing regional chairman. Everil Manshum, finance director. Hastings apd former village manager. Middleville, coor­ dinated and hosted the meeting. Since 1953, the Michigan Municipal League has held regional meetings in sevfcn areas of the state. The annual gathering of Of­ ficials on this regional basis provides the of>portunity for an exchange of ideas ahd cooperative action in matters of mutdal When you need an ambulance, you don’t ask what it costs. For $40 you’ll never have to find out AMBULANCE-PLUS MEMBERSHIP JOIN NOW! " 0PerY®^ AMBULANCE-PLUS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PIEASE PRINT PLAINLY FOB LANSING AKA MAU TO FOB BABBY COUNTY LANSING MERCY AMBULANCE HASTINGS AMBULANCE 1422 E XAcnQOr L Otyng Mi 480 >2 504 S XAcn^on Hos’tngs 49058 member cities and villages throughout Michigan to work cooperatively to improve the administration of municipal government you need an ambulance. BARRY COUNTY SERVICE AREA PHASE MAD AND SIGN TMf AGMEMfNT ON THt SACK II FOBE MAILING AMBULANCE-PLUS Membership Contract 1 understand mat i must use ’he serv-ces of Lansing Mercy Ambulance Ambulance Pius program to be ei grbie for ben efits witn this membership i understand ’ha’ the membership provides me and my family wi’h emergency and nonemergenev core and ambulance transport to ana from the hospital within the Lansing Mercy Ambulance service areaatnooaa-’ionaiou' of-pocKe’eMoensetome auho rize Lansmg Mercy AmbuKnce to b.1 rny insurance carrer or For More Information Call: 1-800-815-3222 This year’s program included presentations on: funding recreation projects through the Department of Natural Resources; grantseek­ ing and tips for writing grant applications; ways to increase citizen involvement; revenue options (income tax. fees for service, special assessments and impact fees) — what wotis for your municipality; and a legislative updaie on the gas tax and future of revenue sharing from Michigan Municipal league's State t|d Federal Affairs Division. ' The Michigan Municipal League unites 5t0 Joining now will assure you and your family no out-of-pocket expense should e Also serving residents of Thomapple Manor A Tendercare making this county such a wonderful place in which to live work and play, said a committee spokesperson. Nominations should address one or mor.* of the following objectives: • To preserve and improve lhe natural environment. • To develop economic opportunity. • To plan for the future well being of Barry County citizens by continuously improving education, transportation, health, safety, housing and the arts. • To involve Barry County citizens in comprehensive planning. Mansfield elected chairman of MML Rec in Paramedic ambulance service is important! Mercy Ambulance in going through a wedding. "They realize how expensive (weddings) arc." she said, and they get a feel for "all the little details you need to take care of. "I want the kids lo realize you don't just walk in in a pretty white dress." she said. Rieman. who was recently married herself, said her wedding was "one of the most stressful things I've ever done." The wedding was in late December, she said, and she didn't get out of school for Christmas vacation until the day before the wedding. She was leaching, taking a graduate class, and driving back and forth from Battle Creek to Dearborn for dress fittings. Then, the week before the wedding, one of her bridesmaids was ordered to bed because of pregnancy, and Rieman had to find a re­ placement at the last minute. Rieman advised those who embark on the wedding journey to "have a long engagement to have time to plan everything." Also, she said, "Be organized, and make and stick lo a budget." And if things get loo stressful, she said, “exercise or do whatever you usually do to relieve stress." In spite of the work involved in getting married, the students agreed lhe process they went through was not that difficult. "It was fun.” Ginger and groom David Miller agreed, although they did not agree on their future desire for matrimony. Ginger saying she would like to gel married when she gets older and David saying he definitely does not. with m-s service Lansmg Mercy Ambulance agrees to oc cept such payment it any as payment mfuu tor those ebgtJte benefits Any tnp beyond ’he member s service area will be bd>ed a’ regular 'a’es i oiso understand mar em^-gency caft nave a first priority ana me needs ’or meocoi transpo^ w-' be determined by me spec kj', ••a-r-ea s'a*' o’ ^ansmg Mercy Ambulance i further understate ma* even routine med»cai transfers *e Quite physciar* authorization This Ambulance Pius member ship covers ground transportation only i understand that my family membership « non-refundabie ana non-transfer ob*e This membership becomes effective •wo days after my signed o^a completed appheafton along with my 540 annual fee ■$ receded m the lansmg Mercy Ambulance bus-ness office ana win etrxre Moy 31 of each i affirm mat i have read ana understand and agree to the terms o’ tn* membership as described above m me ‘ Ambu lonce-Pius Membership Contract ' S-gnature Dote. NOTWEJUWKA SAffTYBeiCMiCOST WUMMHIAiK. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 9, 1996 — Page 11 County takes steps toward Resource Complex by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County commissioners look a big step last week in hopes that the proposed Barry Community Resource Complex can become a reality. The County Board, by a vote of 7-1, adopted a resolution stating that it wishes to begin development of the complex lo ac­ commodate the Family Independence Agency (former Department of Social Services) and other county agencies. The complex has been proposed by the Barry Community Resource Network to house the majority of county human services offices and agencies under one roof. However, (he resolution acknowledges that "financial assistance from the federal and/or state government is essential lo lhe completion of this project." Sandy Englehart, a leader in the Resource Network, told the County Board that the Family Independence Agency's need to relo­ cate or update its current facilities offers "a small window of opportunity" to help with a lease for the Resource Complex building project "if the numbers work out.” With a lease, the Family Independence Agency would be able to help with a portion of lhe proposed building project cost if lhe board passed a resolution of commitment lo the project, hinged to receiving state or federal funding. Commissioner Tim Burd cast the only dissenting vote. Englehart said the resolution wouldn't ob­ ligate lhe county to anything other than putting a proposal together. "We're not asking commissioners for the money, we're looking for the money." En­ glehart said, noting that the board’s resolu­ tion would help. "Unless Barry County has a facility for the future to integrate services, she said a lot of lhe services might be "regionalized out of here." The County Board also voted to waive the bidding process and hire the architectural firm of Landmark Design of Grand Rapids to work on the Resource Complex project. Landmark Design has spent many volunteer hours working on lhe concept with the County Resource Network members. Proposed site of lhe complex is on prop­ erty next to Kellogg Community College's Barry County Center, which is currently un­ der construction off Gun Lake Road, near M-37. The intention of the county is "lo work cooperatively with FIA to develop and con­ struct a new facility in lhe county to house FIA programs and other members of the Barry Community Resource Network lo bet­ ter serve Barry County residents, provided that the county is able to negotiate a lease or other appropriate contract with the state of Michigan with terms and conditions LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF MCNTTGAfif FONKCLOSMK BALE Cars are part of recent history Bruce Gutheridge (left) and Warren Steele of the Hastings Car Club recently gave a lecture to Kart Schwartz's Modem U.S. History class in Hastings. They were studying cars of the 1950's and '60s. $ Four people were hospitalized Wednesday morning as a result of this head-on £ crash on M-50. | Head-on crash on M-50 t sends four to hospital f A car that drifted across the center lane on F M-50 resulted in a head-on accident causing F serious injury to the drivers of lhe two vehit cles and a passenger E Benjamin Edgerton. 20. of Lake Odessa, traveling east on M-50. crossed the center J*. lane near Sewer Plant Road, hitting a vehicle driven by Denise Vernon. 18. of Lake 5 Odessa. Vernon, her sister. Debbie. 17. and Srw her brother. David. 15. were in route to Lakewood High School. Edgerton was initially transported to Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings with serious head injuries. He later was air-lifted lo Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Denise Vernon was pinned in lhe vehicle for an hour as jaws of life equipment was used to extricate her from the wrecked car. Debbie Vernon sustained severe injuries, and both were taken to Pennock Hospital, said Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw. David Vernon, riding in the back seat re­ ceived only minor injuries and was not transported. The accident is still under investigation. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. May 21. 1996 at 7:30 pm. in the City Hall Council Chambers, to consider a variance request by Mr. Gene Service of 721 Newton CtHastings. Michigan of City Zoning Ordinance Section 3.55 (2) for the premises known as 1235 East Mill Street. The variance, if approved, will allow for improvements and additions (raise walls and add a deck) to a non-conforming building. Said building is non-conforming due to its proximity lo front lot line. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice lo lhe Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Defou.'t having been mod* in th* condition* of o certoin mortgage. mod* th* 16th day of July. 1993 executed by ERNEST D. BONIFACE, of 225 5. Grove. Delton, Michigan 49046 os Mortgagor. to CHRIS INMAN, of P.O. Bom 114. G*rmfo*k Michigan. os AAortgogee. ond recorded in th* Of­ fice of th* Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on AAorch 13. 1996 in Lib*r 654 of mor­ tgog**. on Pag* 202. which mortgog* there is claimed at th* date of thi* notic* Eighteen Thou­ sand Two Hundred Sixty Five ond 95/100 (SI 8.265.95) Dollar* for principal and inter**!, and per diem interest from th* dal* of AAorch 18. 1996. at th* rat* of 10.00% percent. no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover th* debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and th* power of sal* in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice it hereby given that on Thursday. May 30th at 1:00 p.m. ot East front door of th* Cour­ thouse of th* City of Hostings, Michigan, that be­ ing th* place for holding th* for*clo*ur* sales for th* County of Barry. there will be offered for sal* and sold to th* highest bidder, ot public auction of venue. lor th* purpose of satisfying th* amounts du* ond unpaid upon said mortgage. together with interest thereon at (10.00%) percent per annum, ond os otherwise specified in said mortgog*. together with th* legal costs ond charge* for sale, including th* attorney fee* as provided by law in sold mortgog*. th* lands and premise* in said mortgog* mentioned ond described as follows, towit: That port of Lot 24. Village of Delton. according to th* recorded plat thereof, described as: Com­ mencing at Northwest corner of said Lot 24. thence Southeasterly along West line of said Lot 60 feet for place of beginning, thence Southeasterly along West lot line of said Lot 24. 120 feet, thence due East to the East lot line of said lot 24. thence Nor­ theasterly along East line of said tot to a point due East of beginning, thence due West to place of beginning. ALSO: A parcel of land described as commenc­ ing at th* Southeast corner of the following described premises, for a place of beginning: a parcel of land in the Southeast one-quarter of Sec­ tion 6. Town 1 North. Rang* 9 West, described os a strip of land 166 feet in width, being 33 feet on the Easterly side and 133 feet on the Westerly side of th* center line of the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw railway os formerly located ond across th* Northeast one-quarter of th* Southeast one-quarter of said Section 6. said strip being 528 feet in length, mor* or les*, measured along the center line of said main track in a Southerly direction from the center line of AAaple Street as laid out in th* original plot of Delton. to a point which is 240 feet, more or less. Northerly of the East line of Grov* Street, measured along th* center line of said main track, and being land conveyed in two deeds recorded in Liber 50. on Pag* 400 and in Liber 57. on Pooe 62: thence Northeasterly along the East line of said described premises 100 feet for a place of beginn­ ing: thence Northeasterly along th* East line of said described premises. 49 feet. thence Nor­ thwesterly. at right angles to th* East line of said premises on* hundred sixty six feet, more or less, to th* West line of described premises, thence Southwesterly along th* West line of said describ­ ed premises. 49 feet; thence Southeasterly to ploc* of beginning. Subf*cl to right of way for ex­ isting road across Westerly end of said premises. Also granting a right of way for driveway purposes ond for ingress ond egress to and from th* parcel of land first above described, across the South 20 feet of th* North 60 feet of soid Lot 24. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 77A.3240 M.C.L. Section 600.3240 (1948) is six (6) months. Dated. April 23. 1996 SIEGEL HUDSON GEE t YOUNGSAAA By: Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393) 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (5/23) acceptable to the county, including the payment of rent or other payments to the county in amounts adequate to amortize the capital cost of the facility." the board's resolution said. County Board Chairman James Bailey and County Administrator Michael Brown arc authorized in lhe resolution "to begin nego­ tiations with the state to prepare a lease or other appropriate contract with terms and conditions for proposal to lhe county and stale that includes a per square fool estimate cost and architectural design." A group of members of the County Re­ source Network recently presented a proposal for the county's Resource Complex lo state officials, including Governor John Engler's chief aide, in hopes that it can be a model for local rural g ivemments to meet the challenges of the future. "They were extremely impressed..." En­ glehart said. The "one-stop shopping" concept for local Semi-trailer loses sand in crash on Eckert Road A semi-trailer earn ing a load of sand over­ turned on Eckert Road near Buehler Road just before noon on May 3. Stale Police al the Hastings Post said. Driver of the vehicle. Ray Klccvcs. 42. of Hamilton, suffered injuries in the crash and was taken by Thomapple Township Emer­ gency Services to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released . A 19-year-old Bellevue man was killed when the vehicle he was driving was struck by a semi-tractor trailer on M-66 Tuesday. Full details were unknown al press lime, but Troopers at Michigan Stale Police Post in Hastings said the vehicle, driven by An­ drew Edward Manning, went left of the cen­ Wing from paycheck to paycheck.' L. A LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! Iowa. Manning died al the scene. Alcohol is not suspected of being a factor in the crash, which remains under investiga­ tion by troopers al the Hastings post. hMdslOraA File No. 96-2)88aIE Estole of ARUNDEL JOSEPH RENEAU. Social Security No. 377-22-5047 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in th* estate may be borred or af­ fected by th* following: Th* decedent. who** lo»f known address wot 6800 Butler, Nashville, Ml 49073 died 3/26/96. Creditor* of th* deceased or* notified that all claim* against th* estate wih be forever borred unless presented to th* independent personal representative. JOHN BARNETT 903 East Mill. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or to both th* indepen­ dent personal representative ond th* Barry County Probat* Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 month* of th* dot* of publication of this notic*. Nolic* it further given that th* estate will b* thereafter assigned ond distributed to th* person* entitled to it. David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058 (616)945-9585 (5/9) 7------------y For vour NOTICE OF ACTION Case No. 96 268 DO Plantiff nome(s) ond address(es) Monti Staup 5211 Messer Rd. Freeport. Ml 49325 Defendant nome(s) and oddress(es) Ernest LoVern Staup Unknown IT IS ORDERED You ar* being sued by plaintiff in thi* court for a divorce oction. You must file your answer or take other oction permitted by low in this court ot the court oddrett above on or before May 31. 1996. If you foil to do so. o default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in th* complaint filed In this cose. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in Hosting* Bonner three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. A copy of thi* order shall be sent to Ernest LoVern Staup al th* last known address be registered moil, return receipt requested, before the tost week of posting, and th* affidavit of moil­ ing shall be filed with this court. Moy 3. 1996 Judge Jomes H. Fisher (5/23) insurance <.ill Farmers Insurance Group Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50+ drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE This is the lime of year when people start to have garage sales. This is a very enjoyable and popular activity that the City of Hastings is glad to support. Responsible residents agree that everyone wants to be able to participate in a safe and courteous manner. The City’s job is to ensure thal this is lhe case. Please help us to do this job. For your safety and your children’s safety we will strongly encourage all participants to observe parking regulations and the regulations gov­ erning the posting of signs. Those who choose to ignore the rules may receive citations. No signs may be ported on any City properly or road right-of-way. This generally includes all property from the sidewalk to the street or if there is no sidewalk it includes all GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent CAST BEGG AGENCY Auto, Home. UN. Cornwall Fa: 945-9914 STOP terline and was struck by a semi driven by Ronald Dcwayne Bridges. 59. of Gamer. LEGAL NOTICES: BmBnm: 9454454 HOMEOWNERS! Kleeves told troopers he approched a curve at Eckert and Buehler roads when the load of sand in the trailer shifted, causing the vehicle lo leave the.left side of the roadway and overturn. The sand was spilled into a wheat field on the cast side of the road. Kleeves was wearing a scat bell. Alcohol is thought to be a factor in the accident, police said. Car, semi crash on M-66 claims Bellevue man’s life IS S Ucfcjrv HMtnp. Ul 0051 * human services to belter serve county citi­ zens started in 1993, Commissioner Sandy James. She said the group, which is known as the Barry County Resource Network, has not become discouraged. The group never intended the project to come from lhe county budget or a millage and they came up with a 20-year model, she said. A tremendous amount of people have been involved in lhe Network project. Englehart said, noting the model was designed lo change the way services arc delivered. The proposed complex is needed to further integrate services. "What we're after is to reduce the risk for lhe county so that we ultimately reduce costs." she said. If financing lhe complex becomes a Mum­ bling block. Commissioner Robert Wenger said. "1 don't think it’s wrong for the county to go out and bond for this project if we have enough numbers so that we could pay it back over a period." property within 33 feel from the center of the road. Public utility poles are almost always on City right-ofway and may not be used in any way lo promote such activities. Sidewalks may not be obstructed by furni­ ture. boxes, goods, etc. Cars may not be double parked or otherwise illegally parked for any period of time including loading and unloading. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Hastings a safe place lo live. Good luck in Finding that special treasure or great bar­ gain. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk GondMxa |A1t|f5744N few* 140MU2221 AAA MqrlgagiAJinancial Co*r, We would like to extend our appreciation on all your years of community involvement and dedication to the medical practice. As a doctor and a friend you will be greatly missed. We would like to wish you and Penny the best during your retirement years! Your friends in the community �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Believe it or not, league titles on line this weekend Surprise, surprise. Track and tennis championships will be decided this weekend for high school teams located in and around Barry County. In track, the OK White Conference will start its meet today with preliminancs/field events taking place. On Fnday. the league will hold its finals and look for Hastings to make an impact on those final standings The OK Blue meet will be held on Saturday with Middleville being the local squad of interest there. OK tennis will be crowning its champions as well with both the Blue and the White divisions holding their tournaments on Saturday The swinging Saxons will compete that day at Forest Hills Central High Lakewood's netters will also be doing a bit of swinging, as lhe Capital Circuit league will hold its finale on Fnday So here we go. Spring certainly does go by fast; it seems thal everyone just came back from spnng break and now we re talking about conference finals, preparation for distnets and. even more important, an anticipation for a hot summer (well let's not get too crazy!) •Hastings' Amanda Jennings will get her first taste of post-season action on the collegiate level this Friday as Wayne State enters the NCAA Division II softball championship. The Tartars will play the loser of Wisconsin-Green Bay/Ashland at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. At 5 p.m. Wayne Stale and Jennings will square off against the winner of that first game. Jennings, the team's starting catcher as a freshman, is hitting .211 in 57 games with 5 doubles. I topic and 18 RBI. •Just a reminder to all of you ole' Saxon baseball players, find your glove, get out of your seats and make it down to the 21 st annual alumni affair on May 27 at Hastings High The game is scheduled to start at I p.m. and former Hastings' coach Bernie Oom says lhe contest is open to all of the school's baseball graduates. •Doug Raffler. who attended Lakewood High, is now competing on the track team a* Adrian College. The junior participates .n the throwing events for the Bulldogs. •Athletic physicals for Hastings High will take place at lhe school on May 21. The girls' physicals will be at 6:30 p.m and the boys' will occur at 7:30 p.m. The physicals are free of charge and interested athletes must pick up a form to be signed by your parents. •The Banner begins its "Around the tracks" column this week for all of our local race car enthusiasts. Inside of this section, you will .ead current news on what's going on at the local race tracks and which local drivers arc enjoying their moments in the sun. If you have any story ideas or information pertaining to the local race scene, please contact Jim Jensen at 945-9554. Talk to you soon. Hastings wins 14-of-16 from Zeeland to capture OK win The Hastings Saxons took 14-of-l6 events from Zeeland on May 2 to win by a comfortable score of 101-27. Individual winners for the Hastings' team were Andrea Dreyer in the 100 hurdles (16 99) and the 300 hurdles (51.2). Chanssa Shaw in the 1600 (5:51.3) and lhe 800 (2:34.5). Emily Dipen in the 100 (13.63). Lori Maiville in lhe 400 (1:03.2). Laura Thomas in the 3200 (13:11.02). Jenae Bailey in the shot put (29-7.5). Tara Hummell in the discus (92-4) and Sara Allerdi?g in lhe high jump (4-10). Hasting relay squads also prevailed in the 3200 (10:58.62). the 800 (1:52.93). 400 (52.81) and 1600(4:39.27). Delton Il was close, but lhe Panthers held on lo remain undefeated with a 70-58 triumph over Pennfield. Individual winners were Holly Stap in the discus (90-7.5). Kim Cole in the long jump (15-7) and the 200 (28.10). Liz Kendall in lhe high jump (4-8). Sam Lantinga in the 100 (13.17). Arin Glidden in the 400 (1:04.58) and Mary Henson in lhe 3200 (12:38.9). Delton also grabbed a win in the 800 relay (1:52.77). Lakewood Marcie Gannon won three individual events and Addi Radcliff and Courtney Ludema each collected two victories as the Vikings beat Mason 68-60 on May 7. Garmon's triple crown came in the 100 (13.42). the 200 (27.87) and lhe 400 (1:04.5). Radcliff set the school record with a 38-11 in the shot put and followed that up with a 114-9.5 in lhe discus. The old record was set by Radcliff at 37-11. And Ludema collected her two firsts in the 1600 (6:07.6) and the 800 (2:45). Andria Love tied for first in lhe high jump These three Hastings' runners surround a Zeeland partiepant in a distance race held at Hastings on May 2. The Saxons will compe'e in the OK White championship this Thursday and Friday at Wyoming Park H'9h School. Conference Delton's boys running up to speed in KVA meets Things could not be much better for Delton's boys track team after two big wins in the last seven days. First, the Panthers defeated KVA rival Pennfield 106-31 on May 2. Then the Delton thinclads came back with a 112-25 win against Mattawan on Monday. James Sibberson had two individual wins for Delton versus Pennfield. the first in the discus (133-0) and the second coming in the shot put (42-6). Dustin Green won the long jump (18­ 5.2). while teammate Troy McCarty took the high jump (6-5). Jason Stampfler was the winner of the 100 (11.49) event and also crossed the finish line first in the 200 (23.23). In the 1600. Casey Louden was victorious with a 4:5 J .30 and then he came back for a second gold in the 3200. covering the track in 10:34.96. Chad Lenz also was an individual winner in the 400 (51.83) as was Jesse Young in the 800 (2:09.19). In relay races. Delton prevailed in the 3200 (8:35.92), lhe 800 (1:33.60). lhe 400 (45.77) and the 1600(3:38.46). Troy McCarty continued to shine, along with the rest of his Panther teammates, in the meet with Mattawan McCarty won the pole vault (10-6) and the high jump (6-0). Other winners were Darren Williams in the long jump (19-4), Sibberson in the discus (13-1). Ben Annen in the 100 hurdles (16.6). Ryan Dawe in lhe 100 (11.47), Casey Louden in the 1600 (4:51.1) and the 3200 (10:15.6). Chad Lenz in lhe 400 (52.49) . Jesse Young in the 800 (2:11) and Jason Stampfler in lhe 200 (23.34). Relay wins came from the 800 (1:38), 400 (45.87) and 1600 (3:40.52) teams. Hastings The Hastings' boys dropped a lough 77-59 decision to Zeeland on May 2. For the Saxons. David Koutz won the 110 hurdles (15.82) and the 300 hurdles (41.9), Ed Youngs the shot put (48-4). Tom Pratt the discus (6-3) and Beau Bamum the pole vault (10-6). Hastings' relay teams in the 800 (1:35.10). the 400 (46.64) and the 1600 (3:41.49) also came out with firsts. Josh Smith was one of many Delton runners who shinned in the meet with : Pennfield last Thursday. Lakewood A few personal bests were obtained by the Lakewood boys’ track team Saturday at Hudsonville. Derik Rickerd had a personal best in the 110 hurdles with a 16.0 and Eric Lass in the 400 also had his best time with a 53 8. The Vikings had three second place performances al the meet with Drew Coppess in (he shot put (48-2.5). Dan Moesta in lhe discus (138-5) and John Bauer in lhe 300 (42.0). On April 30. Lakewcxid defeated LCC 76­ 52. Individual winners for lhe Vikings Coppess in the shot out (45-1) and the discus (120-6.5). Rickerd in the 120 hurdles (18.2) and the 330 hurdles (45.6). Roy Wise in the mile (5:11) and the two mile (11:17)and Brian Geiger in the 800 (2:17). Mike Ritz. David Dixon and John Daniels all lied, for first in the high jump with efforts of 5-4. Lakewood wins also came from the two mile relay (9:13.6). lhe 800 (1:43.6) and the 400 (48.99) relay. Middleville Coopersville won a 101-36 meet versus Middleville on May 3. Trojan wins were, collected by Jason VanElst in the shot put (50-9 1/2) and the discus (143-2) and Shawn Davis in the 400 (535). See HASTINGS continued on page 13 Obreiter medalist in golf match with Lowell team The Hastings golf team lost to Lowell al Deer Run Golf Course on May 7. The Lady Saxons shot 226. while the team from Lowell shot a 206. Individually. Hastings' Tammy Obreiter shot a nice 48 for medalist honors. Kelly Bellgrapk also played well and carded a 56. Casey Anderson followed with a 59 and Lindsey Miccl had a 63. On Fnday. the Lady Saxons will face both Caledonia and Middleville at Yankee . Springs. The match is scheduled to start at 3 . ■ At Hastings C.C. » Hastings' finished second out of three schools at the Hastings Country Club on p.m. Goodemoot signs Lakewood s Matt Goodemoot, on left, has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Aquinas. Goodemoot. the first team center on this winter’s All-Barry County team, averaged 18 points and 7 rebounds as a senior. He also was the captain of the All-Area (Lansing) Class B squad. All-Capital Circuit. All-State The Saxons blew past Zeeland in a dual meet last Thursday and Laura Thomas earned a first place for her efforts. I honorable mention and the Most Valuable Player on the Lakewood basketball team. Aquinas and Coach Rick Alboro have recruited Goodemoot since early in the season and made it their No. 1 priority to land a big man. In the 6-6 Goodemoot. they appear to have found one. ’I like the coach, I like the school, the Viking star explained. Goodemoot plans to major in Elementary Education at Aquinas. His coach Mike Maciasz. on right, and parents Von and Linda helped him to make the decision. May 2. •" East Grand Rapids scored a 204 for first place, the Saxons scored 221 for second and Northview was third with 232. Tammy Obreiter led the Hastings' team with a 47 and Sarah Bcllgraph fired a 55. , Casey Anderson had a 58 and Kelly Bcllgraph scored a 61. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9. 1996 — Page 13 Lawrence throws Saxons to 3-2 triumph over Lowell In control. Hastings' pitcher Jon Lawrence was certainly that and more Monday in a 3-2 -Saxons victory over Lowell. The junior allowed the Red Arrows just 4 hits and threw only 89 pitches cn route to the victory. "He was in control the whole game long." Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson said. "It. by far. was his best outing of the year." The Saxons scored three runs in the fourth Inning by taking advantage of a couple of Lowell miscues. Andrew Courtright led off the inning with a walk which was followed by a second pass lo Chad Greenfield - Eric Greenfield then laid down a bunt that brought home two runs, one on an errant 4hrow by the Lowell team. 2 Tom Moore’s sacrifice fly brought home Bastings' third run. . The Saxons won an 8-6 game with Forest Hills Central on April 31. but dropped an 8­ 5 extra inning decision to East Grand Rapids on May 1. - Andrew Courtright picked up his fifth win 12-0 in league outings) against Forest Hills. Courtright threw 106 pitches, allowed 2 earned runs and walked 3 batters. He also had an RBI as did Tom Moore, Chris Stafford. Chad Greenfield led the squad with 2 RBI. Hastings scored 3 in the first inning to lake control of the game. Despite losing in extra innings, lhe Saxons played another solid game versus East Grand Rapids. Chad Greenfield hit a 2-run dinger in Hastings' 3-run eighth inning in the game with East Grand Rapids. Chad Greenfield, Andrew Courtright and Tom Moore all finished the contest with 2 hits with one of Courtright's raps going for two bases. "We played good defense and had good offense; we went into extra innings and came up on the short end." Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson said. Delton The Panthers battled back, after losing Game I 5-1. to defeat Galesburg-Augusta 7i in Game 2 of a doubleheadcr on May 2. • Chris Farwell had 3 hits and a double to joark the Dehon offense. Other stars included Ryan Vliek (3 hits) and Chad 3topher (2 RBI). The Panthers collected just 3 hits in the opener and none of them went for extra bases. YMCA l-TCWSYMCA Games of Barry County Middleville driver sparkles at Toledo’s Glass City 300 Hastings' hurler Jon Lawrence threw a real gem Monday afternoon against Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton (6-G. 4-2 in the KVA) swept Pennfield on May 7. winning the first game 4-2 and taking the nightcap bv a score of 3­ I. Ryan Vhck had a double and a triple in Game I. while Chad Stopher also had a 2basc rap. Delton scored 3 of its 4 runs in the fifth inning. Chris Farwell was the winning pitcher, allowing 1 Pennfield hit in 4 1/3 innings. In Game 2. Paul Finney had a double for Delton's only extra base hit, but single runs in the final three innings gave the home team the victory. Ryan Vliek got credit for the pitching win with a seven inning. 5 hit performance Middleville Hamilton clubbed three homeruns in a 14­ 3 win over Middleville on May 3. For lhe Trojans. Justin DeBoodc had the only extra base hit with a double. Middleville managed eight hits, but Hamilton had 11 and also bcnefitlcd from 6 Trojan errors. Maple Valley The Lions (6-7. 1-2 in the SMAA) earned a split with Eaton Rapids on May 6 with an extra winning triumph in Game I. Adam Thayer stole second and third and came home on a throwing error to give Maple Valley an 8-7 win in eight innings during the opener. Jason Trowbridge had 2 hits and 3 RBI. Joel Mittclstaedl collected a double and 2 RBI and Chad Wakcly also had a double in the first game win. Jerau O'home ended the game with two shutout innings notch the pitching triumph. In Game 2. Maple Valley could only muster 2 hits and lost 9-1. The key to thal game was a 6-run Eaton Rapids' second inning that included 3 Maple Valley errors. Corporate Men’s Bowling Division I — first. Main Street Savings Bank. 1756; second. Barry County Depart­ ment of Social Services. 1662. Division II — first. Hastings City Bank 11. 1996; second. Viatcc. 1851; third. Con­ sumers Power Company. 1770. Division III — first. Simpson Industries. 2056; second. Bradford White Corporation. 1922; third. Delton Kellogg Schools. 1901 Women’s Bowling Division I — first. Coleman Insurance Agency/Tendercare. 1897; second. Hospital Purchasing Service. 1815; third. Main Street Savings Bank. 1715. Division II — first. City of Hastings. 1806; second. Hastings City Bank fl. 1734; third. Hastings Fiberglass Projects. 1498. Division III — first. E. Tyden/Viking f4. 1961; second. Pennock Hospital fl. 1792; third. Barry County Employees. 1740. Middleville's Dave Sensiba started 11 th. but ended up a very impressive third in ths Glass City 300 held at the Toledo Speedway this past Sunday. Milwaukee's Scott Hansen took the checkered flag, w hile Grand Haven's Joe Nott ended up in second place. Sensiba said he should have stopped for tires during the late stages of the race. He also came back from an incident in the middle stages of the event that almost cost him a lap to the leaders. "I just had no where to go and got turned around." Sensiba said. "I was able lo stay just ahead of the leaders, when the green fell there was that quick yellow thal really saved us." After taking a lead on lap 201. Sensiba knew the guys with fresh tires would be coming fast. "The Goodyears were so good here that new tires didn't seem to make that much difference after a few laps,' Sensiba said. "I was hoping to hang on." Sensiba led from lap 201 to 200. The time of the race was 2:13.26 and the average speed was calculated at 67.45. Berlin Raceway A three-way battle for the track driving point lead will take place during the running of the 40-lap Late Model Stock car race Saturday at Berlin. Point leader Scott Baker, from Saugatuck, has 122 points, defending track champion Randy Sweet has 117 and John Grega enters the race with 107 points. Bob Holley, from Gun Lake, is also considered a leading contender in the event's starting field. Another Gun Lake racer. Ken Warner, won an Australian Pursuit race. Practice will start at 2 p.m. this Saturday with time trials at 4 p.m. and the first race at 7 p.m. 1-96 Speedway Five area drivers took pan in last Saturday's feature race in the Street Stock class at 1-96. Freeport's Ben Christy was 11 th out of 20 racers. Lake Odessa's David Glassnor took 15th, Freeport’s Larry VanPutten was 16lh. Hastings' Ben Curtis ended up 17th and Middleville's Frank Thompson placed 20th. Gordon Abendruth. from DeWitt, won the race. Middleville's James Maxim competed in the Outlaw Sprint Bandits class and placed 21 st out of 22 participants. Hank Siwecki. of Gaylord, won the race. The May 11 lineup the racing lineup features Sprint Bandits. IMCA Modifieds and Street Stocks competing in the $20,000 Lane Automotivc/Crane Cams season points challenge Kalamazoo Speedway Four thousand fans showed up to watch Winston Racing Scries sanctioned races last Saturday. No local drivers, however, figured in the winning outcomes of any of the three classes. Dwarf cars (5/8 scale replica race cars. 1930s and 1940s) will be on hand along with late models and factory slocks. The first race is set for 7 p.m. Crystal Raceway Great weather resulted in 124 cars and trucks entertaining a good crowd Saturday al the raceway. This coming up Saturday (May II). the Wolverine Outlaw Sprints make their first seasonal appearance along with late models. IMCAs, pro stock/pro trucks and hobby stocks. Gates open at 3 p.m. and racing begins at 7:30 p.m. HASTINGS...continued from page 12 Camp Corner Greetings from the always-sunny Camp Algonquin! This week we would like to tell you abiMJt our Leadership Adventure Session and our Environmental Awareness Program If you have attended camp before, and/or if you want to expand your horizons, reach for new heights, or do something you’ve never done before, this coed resident camp session is guaranteed to give you the time of your life. Every day your cabin group will participate in one of the following activities: a canoe ex­ pedition on the tw isting Thomapple River; a mountain climbing experinee on our own Mt. Thomapple; a 30 mile bike expedition to Yankee Springs State Park; and a full day on Indian Island's High Ropes Course. This camp session is for 12-13 year olds. Our Environmental Awareness Program has been around for many years. This year, however, our emphasis will be on the impact each one of us has on the env ironment around us. We will be establishing an interactive recycling program where campers will be able to learn about and participate in the recycling that is done at camp. We will also begin a new food management component of this program called Waste Watchers. After each meal, everyone will scrape any leftovers from their plates into a bucket to he weighed. The weight will then be posted in lhe lodge. The goal is to decrease the amount of food that is wasted at each meal as lhe week progresses. If you have any questions on these pro­ grams. or any others that are offered at camp, please give the YMCA a call at 945-4574. Fast Camp Fact: Did you know that the lodge at camp is mx the original lodge? The first one burned down around 1958 and lhe current one was built in 1959 Delton Adult Women's Softball A managers* meeting will be held May 13 it 6 p.m in Room 1011 of Delton-Kellogg Middle School. All interested teams are re­ quired to send a repesentative to this meeting This is a modified fast-pitch league The team registration fee is $390 per team Contact the YMCA office by April 26. if you are planning On entering a team For further information, contact Lyndv at the YMCA Office. 945-4574 Infielder Eric Greenfield scoops a ground ball versus East Grand Rapids in a contest held on May 1. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Mary Henson won lhe 800 for the Panthers in a meet last week with KVA rival Pennfield at Delton. (4-6). Jami Schrock won (he long jump (14­ 2) and Lakewood's 800 relay squad, that included Garmon, also finished in first (1:52.8). The dual win was Lakewood's first of the season. Lakewood's Ben DeHoog slides safely back into first in a game with LCC last Fnday. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Alumni baseball game scheduled for May 27 Clean off those bats, soften up thal glove because the 21 st annual Hastings Baseball Alumni game is fast approaching The event will take place on Mondav. May 27 at I p.m. on lhe Hastings High baseball field Former Saxons Coach Bernie Oom suggests thal all interested players should report to the field around 11 a.m. Players will be divided between odd and even graduation years. Oom says that the game is open to all graduates from lhe Saxons program. For more information contact Oom at 765-3555 Addi Radcliffs and Angela Rvfncr's best competition came from each other May 4 at Hudsonville. The two Lakewood stars placed first and second in two events to highlight the team's performance. Lakewood finished sixth out of eight teams with 62 points. Radcliff had a 36-7 effort to win the shut pul. while Rufner ended up second with a 36-2 In the discus event. Radcliff had a 120-8 and Rufner was second at 100-7. Marcie Garmon won three events and Bethany Raffier and Addi Radcliff both had two first places at Lake wood's meet with LCC on April 30. The Lads Vikings lost the dual by a score of 69 1/3 to 58 2/3. Garmon won the 100 dash in 12.76. the 400 in I 07 and the 220 in 30.4. Raffier's victories came in the 110 hurdles (18:48) and lhe 330 hurdles (55.90). Radcliff won in lhe shot put (36-3 1/4) and in the discus (108-6). Jaime Schrock picked up Lakewood's final win in the long jump with a leap of 14-4 1/2. Lakewood Coach Amy Kchnle said thal many of her tracksters stepped up and scored in lhe meet. Even though the times weren't great, partially because of the weather. Kchnle was pleased that her squad remained competitive from start to finish. Middleville Jenna Shook won two events in a 91-37 Middleville defeat to Coopersville on May 3. Shook won the shot put with a throw of 33-10 1/2 and the discus with a 112-4 toss. The Trojans also had wins by Laura Reed in lhe 200 (28.2) and their 800 relay team (1:56.1). Maple Valley The Lions handed the Broncos their first SMAA loss of the season with a convincing outcome on May 2. Winners, individually, for Maple Valley were Erica Krolik in the discus (95-1) and the shut put (28-7). Melissa Kirwin in the high jump (5-0). Rachael Pettengill in the 100 hurdles (18.27) and Heidi Eberly in the 1600 (6:1I 09) Maple Valley also captured victories in the 3200 (11:47.6). the 800 (1:57.96). the 400 (6:11 09) and the 1600 (4:44.91) relay races. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 9. 1996 Barry County soccer pits Delton versus Lakewood Nikki Schiedel scored two goals and Mann Nonon added a third in a Delton shutout over Lakewood on May 3. Norton scored lhe team's first goal and Nikki Schiedel first tally made it 2-0 at the hrlf. In the second half. Nikki Schiedel added her second to close out the scoring. Jessie Boyer made 10 saves in the Lakewood goal, while Jennie Stafford passed solidly for the Vikings from her right midfield position. Hastings The Saxons dropped a disappointing 2-1 overtime game to East Grand Rapids on Monday after playing with only It) players for half of the game Hastings' lone goal was scored by Sarah Hayes, her eighth of the season. "We got into foul trouble with little substitutes and had to hang on tough until we just ran out of gas in overtime." Hastings Coach Doug Mepham said. Rebecca Mepham and Sarah Hayes tallied goals for the Saxons in a 1-1 tie with Hudsonville on May I. Hastings led 2-1 late in the contest, but gave up one late goal to the demise of Hastings' Coach Doug Mepham. The girls got tired and let Hudsonville slip by and score." Coach Mepham said. "When you let down for a split second, often another team that is good will take advantage. Soccer is a game that lakes stamina and mental toughness and you can't relax." The Saxons then went on to shutout West Catholic 5-0 on May 3. Stephanie Jiles. Sarah Mepham. Sarah Hayes and Summer Gillons all contributed to the team's scoring. Middleville Unity Christian blanked Middleville 5-0 on May 3. Goalkeeper Tracy Schondelmayer had 14 saves for the Trojan team. Lakewood The Vikings came back from a 3-0 loss to Delton a day earlier to defeat LCC on May 4 3 goals to 2. Melissa Ruder scored two of the Lakewood goals and Nicole Jorgenson added the other score. Priscilla Ruder hid 2 assists and Melissa Ruder was credited with I assist. Jessie Boyer stopped 6 LCC chances lo help give her team a I-goal victory. Coach Scan McNatt also mentioned the play of midfielder/fullback April Proling as valuable. On May 6. Lakewood defeated Mason 1-0 with Angie Dodge scoring her fifth goal of the season to decide the outcome. Dodge's tally, which came in the second half, was assisted by Natasha Gonzales. Forward Candice Richards was also responsible for the goal and played a solid game throughout. Goalkeeper Sara Carr received credit for the shutout, collecting three saves. Delton's Kelli Lottboro (12) uses fancy foot work to avoid a Lakewood player in a soccer game last week. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood's Melissa Ruder (11) drives toward the Delton goal in a Lakewood victory last week. (Photo by Perry Hardtni Saxons win 3, Trojans 1 in weekly softball contests The Saxons' varsity softball team went 3­ 2 in games last week. Coach Jill Withey's squad opened the week with an 18-7 win over East Grand Rapids. On May 2, the Saxons made it 2-for-2 with a 4-3 triumph over Forest Hills Central Then in a May 3 doubleheader with Zeeland. Hastings prevailed 5-3 in lhe first game before losing the nightcap 10-3. Melissa Meaney and Andrea Jones both had doubles and 2 RBI versus East Grand Rapids. Rochelle Day collected a triple and Rachel Young had a 2-basc rap. Pitcher Janette Jennings allowed 4 hits and struck out 8 EGR baiters. Jennings was the big hitler in lhe Forest Hills Central game with a triple and an RBI. Hastings' bats really came alive in Game 1 with Zeeland. Jennings had a triple, a double and an RBI. Young a triple and an RBI. Songer a double and an RBI and Meaney an RBI double to cap the ll-hit attack. Jennings allowed just 3 hits and fanned 6. Thanks to 6 walks and a batter hit by a pitch, the Saxons found themselves trailing 5-1 after the first inning of Game 2. They were never able to come back. Still the offense did have its high points: Panther Marin Norton (5) heads up field in a Barry County soccer matchup at Lakewood. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See SOFTBALL continued on page IS CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Lakewood hitter Jennifer Mitchell swings away in a game against league foe LCC last week. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Norice is hereby given thal the the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. May 21. 1996 at 7:30 pm. in the City Hall Council public hearing on Tuesday, May 21, 1996 at 7:30 pm. in the City Hall Council Chambers, to consider a variance request by Ms. Dessolyn J. Ross of 1000 David Chambers, to consider a variance request by Mr. Edward Slocum of 3853 S. Drive, Hastings, Michigan to waive the one hundred foot (100’) lot width require­ Broadway Road, Hastings, Michigan to waive the City Zoning Ordinance Section ment per City Zoning Ordinance Section 3.173 (5) for Lot 911 of the Plat of West 3.183 (2) requiring a front yard setback of not less than thirty (30) feet from street Creek Subdivision by one fool (!’) lo a width of ninety-nine feet (99’) right-of-way for Lot 912 of the Northridge Estates Subdivision. See map below for The variance, if approved, will allow said lot to be buildable with one foot less width than is currently required by above mentioned City Ordinance. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice site of proposed variance. The variance, if approved, will allow for the construction of a garage at a distance of twenty-three (23) feet from the street right-of-way. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice relay services 1-800-649-3777. to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk JV baseball team struggles over week Scoring 8 runs in the final two innings, the Lowell junior varsity baseball team broke open a close game and won over Hastings 11-1 on Monday. The Saxons were limited to 3 hits, while the Lowell squad collected 9 hits. The loss dropped the Hastings team to 4-12 overall and 0-6 in the OK While standings. Hastings' junior varsity baseball team split its two games on Saturday al Catholic Central's Robinson Memorial Tournament. The Saxons defeated the Vikings from: Wyoming Park 10-5. but lost to the host, team 8-4. • Josh Richie had 3 hits and 2 RBI. Josh Nichols 2 hits and an RBI and Bob Cole had I hit that went for 2 RBI in Hastings’ triumph Andy Keller was lhe winning pitcher with 5 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. John Kieffer had a double that went for 2 RBI in the contest with Catholic Central. The junior varsity squad also lost a 13-0 decision to East Grand Rapids on. May 1. fell 13-2 to Forest Hills Central on May 2 and dropped two games by scores of 8-5 and 13-1 to Zeeland on May 3. Luke Warner had 2 hits in the matchup with East Grand Rapids and added a triple in the game with Forest Hills Central. Kyle Pohja had a 2 RBI rap versus FHC and 2 hits, including a double, in Game 1 with Zeeland. JV Soccer Hastings' junior varsity soccer squad fell' 3-0 to East Grand Rapids on Monday night. After falling by a 7-2 score in its last game, the Hastings* coaches felt that their team "improved greatly" and played "very lough." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 9, 1996 — Page 15 Bremer at No. 2 highlights Middleville’s effort at Forest Hills Northern SOFTBALL...continued from page 14 The Middleville Trojans placed fourth at lhe Forest Hills Northern tournament on April 27 with 7 of the 12 flights bringing home trophies and 2 flights ending up as runner-ups. Brett Bremer was a runner-up at No. 2 singles. Bremer beat West Catholic 6-2, 6-0 in his first match and Forest Hills Northern 6-2.6-3 in his second match. He then lost lo a state-ranked player from Spang Lake in his finale, 6-1.6-0. Rob Kiel and Mike Stine also were runner-ups at No. 2 doubles. After cruising to wins over Grand Rapids Central (6-0.6-1) and Spring Lake (6-2. 6-2) the Middleville duo fell to a team from North Muskegon (6­ 0. 6-2). Middleville scored 8 of its fourth-place 13 points in doubles matches. North Muskegon, ranked No. I in Class C. won the title with 20 points. On May I. the Trojans lost a tough 7-0 match to Calvin Christian. Middleville had to play the match without a few of its better double players. Hastings The Saxons ran into a buzz saw — make thal two buzz saws — last week. First. Hastings lost to East Grand Rapids 8-0 on May I. The following day. the Saxons lost another 8-0 match to Northview. Jim Robbe was the only Hastings player to win a set in either of lhe two matches. Robbe fought hard, but lost 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 to East Grand Rapids' John Tilley at No. 2 singles. Lakewood The Vikings dropped a 6-1 match to Eaton Rapids on May 2. Paul Shoemaker and Brian Strazisar captured Lakewood's lone win at No. 1 doubles, winning the third set 7-5. Lakewood came close on May 3 in a 4-3 loss to Lowell. Winners in (hat match were Paul Shoemaker at No. 4 singles (6-1,6-0). Brian Strazisar and Brian Patrick at No. 2 doubles (7-5, 6-0) and Ben Johnson and Jarod Cappon at No. 3 doubles (6-2,6-1). On May 6. Lakewood was defeated 6-1 by Ionia. The Lakewood victory match came from its No. 1 doubles team of Jeremy Gonyou and J.D. Scoville, who won 6-1. 6-1. Viking Gretchen Reed (6) beats the tag sliding into second base in a game last Friday at Lakewood High. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Middleville’s Josh Sturm (front) and Nate Schmitz (back) eye on opponents shot last Saturday at the Middleville Invitational. Department of the Treasuryflntemal Revenue Service Notice of Sealed Bid Sale Under the authority in Internal Revenue Code section 6331, the property described below has been seized for nonpayment of internal revenue taxes due from Shawnee Cardinal. Date Blds will be Opened: June 12. 1996 Time Bids will be Opened: 11:00 am Place of Sale: Barry County Building Title Offered: Only the right, title, and Interest of Shawnee Cardinal in and to the property will be offered for sale, if requested, the Internal Revenue Service will furnish information about possible encumbrances, which may be useful in determining the value of the interest being sold. (See "Nature of Title” below for further details.) Lo,s 249 and 250 Algonquin Lake Resort Properties, Unit #2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 2 of the plats on page 63. ^ascription of prno+Xr * Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan Hastings Manufacturing Company has an­ nounced the appointment of Richard L. Zwiemikowski Jr. to corporate controller. This new position will be responsible for preparation of financial statements. SEC reporting, accounts payable, employee benefit programs, and inventory and cost accounting. Zwiernikowski has been with the company eight years and formerly performed the duties of accounting manager. He is working toward a masters of business administration degree from Grand Valley State University, with plans to complete the program in December. 1996. He came to Hastings Manufacturing from BDO Siedman. Grand Rapids, where he served as a certified public account for three years. Rick, and his wife. Jill, daughter Amy and son Zachary, moved to the Hastings area in 1992. From its headquarters in Hastings, lhe Hastings Manufacturing Company senes lhe automotive parts market with piston rings, mechanics’ tools and engine additivies. These products, available under the "Hastings" and "Casite" brand names, are manufactured and marketed worldwide ROADS continued from page 1 He pointed out that there has been no increase in the stale gasoline tax since 1984 and an increase is not likely anytime soon because of spiraling prices at lhe pump. Another road block to a gas tax increase is the governor's insistence that a major share of any increase be allocated to the state highway system that comprises only eight percent of the total public road mileage in Michigan." Kineman said. Because of Barry's relatively sparse popu­ lation. Barry County receives considerably less in gas and weight taxes than most sur­ rounding counties. Some ncighbonng coun­ ties also have considerably more extra-voted local millage for roads. The Barry Road Commission has a total income of S3.998.0I8. which includes $3,223 million from gasoline and weight taxes and $774,686 from locally raised rev­ enues. In comparison. Eaton County has a $7.46 million road income, which includes $5,747 million from gasoline and weight taxes; Allegan County h-»s an income of $9,683 million with $5.23 million from gasoline and weight taxes; Ionia has a $4.15 million income with $3,315 million from gasoline and weight taxes; Calhoun's in­ come is $6.41 million; Kalamazoo County's is $11.35 million and Kent's is $22.6 million. "Some of these counties have more road mileage and more traffic to contend with than Barry and this costs more money, but lhe fact remains that the public expects the same level of service here in beautiful Barry County." Kineman said. "It is impossible for Barry and Ionia County to provide the same service level with our level of fund­ ing." Middleville The Trojans opened the week with a 5-1 win over Coopersville on May 1. receiving a pitching gem and some clutch hitting in the process. Sage Lucas had 2 hits and 3 RBI and Jennie Doyle also added 2 hits in the Middleville triumph. Traci Campbell was the winning pitcher, striking out 6 and walking none. The following two days, things did not go Middleville's way. Calvin Christian won 2-0 on May 2 and Hamilton defeated the Trojans 6-0 on May 3. Campbell had 2 hits versus Calvin Christian, but errors and lack of additional hitting hurt the Trojans' chances. "A couple of errors hurt us and our bats were slow to get starte 1." Middleville Coach Duane Petrosky said. Hamilton, ranked among the top 10 softball teams in the State, coasted to an easy win. Again. Petrosky mentioned some "small errors" as being detrimental to his team's overall performance. The property will be sold at public sale under sealed bid as provided by Internal Revenue Code section 6335 and related regulations. Property may be Inspected at: 2820 W. State Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. DRIVE BY ONLY! Hastings Mfg. appointment announced Jennings a triple, a double and 2 RBI. Young a triple and Julie Krebs a double. The Saxons lost a 1-nin contest to Lowell on May 6. as the Red Arrows scored 5 runs in the third inning to prevail 7-6. "We could not seem to get back over the edge after the third inning." Withey said. "We couldn't pul hits together to score the two runs." Rachel Young had a double and an RBI and Janette Jennings had a double and 2 RBI to spearhead the Saxons' offense. Submission of Blds: All bids must be submitted on Form 2222, Sealed Bid for Purchase of Seized Property. Contact the office indicated below for Forms 2222 and information about the property. Submit blds to the person named below before the time bids will be opened. Minimum Bld: Payment Terms: $8,908.00 Bids must be accompanied by the full amount of the bid. Form of Payment: All payments must be by cash, certified check, cashier's or treasurer's check or by a United States postal, bank, express, or telegraph money order. Make check or money order payable to the Internal Revenue Service. Nature of Title: The right, title, and interest of the taxpayer (named above) in and to the property is offered for sale subject to any prior valid outstanding mortgages, encumbrances, or other liens in favor of third parties against the taxpayer that are superior to the lien of the United States. All property is offered for sale " where is" and "as is" and without recourse against the United States. No guaranty or warranty, expressed or Implied, Is made as to the validity of the title, quality, quantity, weight, size, or condition of any of the property, or its fitness for any use or purpose. No claim will be considered for allowance or adjustment or for rescission of the sale based on failure of the property to conform with any expressed or implied representa­ tion. Wayne Nelson, Revenue Officer (5-7-96) IRS. 678 Front ST. NW. Grand Rapids. Ml 49504 • 616-235-2958 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ... Notice is hereby given that the the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. May 21, 1996 at 7:30 pzn. in lhe City Hall Council Chambers, to consider a variance request I y Mr. William R. Barry of 550 W. High Street. Hastings. Michigan to waive the twenty foot (20*) distance between a deck and the front lot line as required per City Zoning Ordinance Section 3.49B (2) for Lot 59 of the Jones and Taffee Addition. The variance, if approved, will allow a deck fifteen feet (15’) from the front lot line rather than the twenty (20*) required by above mentioned ordinance. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at lhe office of lhe City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUAUFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, BARRY AND CALHOUN, STATE OF MICHIGAN WHO MAY VOTE?: Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: “The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides..... " The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk, City Clerk or School District to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to held on June 10, 1996 is May 13,1996 during regular working hours. The election is being held to vote on the following: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: EUGENE HAAS TERRY L. MCKINNEY KATHLEEN CARLSON PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY (4 Year Term) (2 Year Term) (4 Year Term) (4 Year Term) Also any Propositions that may be submitted MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, be increased by .5545 mill ($0.5545 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation for the year 1996 to provide additional funds for enhancement of operating revenue to be used to operate and maintain the proposed new additions and renovations: the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the mill­ age is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approxi­ mately $153,776.00 from local property taxes authorized herein? SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall the 1.25 mills limitation ($1.25 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation on the annual property tax previously approved by the elec­ tors of Barry Intermediate School District, Michigan, for the education" of handicapped persons be increased by .9375 mill ($0.9375 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation: the estimate of the revenue the intermediate school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approximately $1,017,897 from local property taxes authorized herein? This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan. Dated May 2,1996. Ray A. Rose Secretary, Board of Education �Paqe 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 9. 1996 COURT NEWS: No one was seriously hurt in this accident at South Park and State Street. No serious injuries result from crash in Hastings J-Ad Graphics Ntw Services Two vehicles collided al State and Park streets in Hastings Fnday at about 8 a.m.. but none of lhe four people involved were seriously injured. Hastings Police report No one required medical attention, said Hastings City police officer George Win­ nick. Holly Goggins of Hastings was south­ bound on Park Street and after stopping at the traffic sign, proceeded into the intersec­ tion, striking the driver's side door of a Bronco being dnven by Chad Wilcox. Win­ nick said. Wilcox. 22. from Hastings, was dnving eastbound on Stale Street when struck. A 16-year-old in the Goggins vehicle was un­ hurt. Wendy Tokarski. 22 . of Hastings, who was nding in the Wilcox vehicle also was not hurt. A Hastings man who sexually assaulted a young girl two to four times a week for two J cars was sentenced last Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to five years of proba­ tion. the first 12 months to be spent in the Barry County Jail. Daniel Wolf. 22. of 729 E. Sager, was al- . lowed to go back and forth to work dunng the day while he is jailed. Wolfs victim was assaulted between the ages of II and Bin 1990 and 1991. accord­ ing to lhe victim's statements and court records. Dunng sentencing Thursday the victim asked that Wolf be given lhe maximum sen­ tence allowable. Wolf originally was charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum life sentence, and second-degree cnminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. Wolf was allowed to plead to at­ tempted second degree criminal sexual con­ duct. which carries a maximum of five years in prison. The victim told the court Thursday thal Wolf "took my life away, and took my youth away." "What happened to inc shouldn't happened to any child." she said. "I wouldn't even wish it on my worst enemy." She said she was in junior high school at the time, and would be up on school nights "until four in the morning being molested." County approves Fair Lake sewage system by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An extension of the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System to include Fair Lake has been approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The request was made by the Barry Town­ ship Board. The county will assist the township with (he financing and construction of lhe exten­ sion. County commissioners have directed lhe Board of Public Works lo obtain and submit plans, specifications and cost estimates for the Fair Lake project to the county. The county will issue bonds for lhe pro­ ject. which is expected to cost more than $1 million. The bonds will be repaid from Fair Lake property owners' pay ments to Barry Township. Engineers for the project are Progressive Architects & Engineers of Grand Rapids; bond counsel is the law firm of Mika. Mey­ ers. Beckett &. Jones, also of Grand Rapids; and the financial consultant is Bcndzinski & Company of Detroit. In other business at last week's special County Board meeting. Commissioner Tim Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Salt Automotive Jobs II anted \nliques 1986 PONTIAC 6000 STE loaded, can be seen next lo Northside Pizza. 945-5957 EXPERIENCED CAREGIV­ ER would like to care for elderly person. References available. 616-948-8595 BUYING - OLD POST­ CARDS, Phone: 616-948-4094 Mobile Homes FF.EE CFA registered, silver female, cat, great for older person who could doat on her, must be spayed before taken. Call 616-948-9203 1992 CHEVROLET SILVER­ ADO PACKAGE, Extended cab, 350 engine fuel injected, trailer package, auto. 2 wd, air, cruise, p.s., p.b , power windowi & locks, am-fm cassette, Reese hitch, bed liner, fiberglass cap, 43,000 miles, $ 14,500 OBO. Call after 6:00 PM. 616-948-2732 F or Sale BEAUTIFUL BLUE 3 PIECE living room outfit includes sofa, love scat A chair, 2 months old, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 BEDROOM OUTFIT bcauli ful oak finish, 6 pieces, includ­ ing queen size mattress. set 1 month old, cost $ 1,250 new, will sell all for $300. 1-517-699-4148_____________ DAV BED WITH TRUNDLE BED UNDERNEATH includes mattress. Beautiful while finish and very ornate. 2 weeks old! cost $675.. sacrifice $225. 1-517-699-2251______________ SEALY POSTL’RPEDIC LUXURY FIRM queen size mattress set, 4 months old. cost $800 new! must sell. $200 or $210 with frame. I-517-699 2251______________ SERTA KING SIZE MATTRESS SET with frame. 2 months old, cost $1,250 new, sacrifice $250. 1-517-676-6414 Help Wanted ATTENTION STUDENTS! National firm expanding! $10 25 lo start! Great resume experience, flexible full/partume. A.A.S.P. Scholarships available. Call Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm. Grand Haven, 846-2055, Grand Rapids, 245 3882. Kalamazoo, 323-7800___________________ DISCOVERY TOYS - earn $$S software, toys, trips, child development information, etc. Consultants needed in the Hast­ ings area. Call Kathy, 891-0111. SALES MANAGER TRAI­ NEE: immediate local opening. We will send you to school for 3 weeks, expenses paid; train you in the field... selling new and servicing established business accounts. You must be bond­ able. ambitious, SPORTS MINDED. Benefits: medical, dental, and 401 (K). Call NOW! Mr Schumm at 1 800 238-0996 for confidential interview. SUBWAY OF HASTINGS IS TAKING APPLICATIONS for pari time or possible full time, must be 18 or close to it, apply in person: Subway, 725-A West State Street. Hastings. 1993 MOBILE HOME. 16x80, 3 bedroom, like new, very spacious, $25,000 OBO. 795-2338 Recreation *94 FZR 1000. Tank bra, cargo net. Only 2.200 miles. Bought new March ’95. Showroom condition. Must sell. $6,700 OBO. 948-2964 Miscellaneous ??FUND RAISING?? Need money fast? 1 have a perfect easy plan to help your non-profit organization earn big bucks! Call Rita 616-945-3392 now! WRITERS! Get published, fictionAnon-fiction. New Video shows you how. $39.95. Call TLP. 616-374-0061. MCJVisa/ COD. Real Estate ANTRIM COUNTY: 10.02 Beautifully Wooded Acres with driveway and campsite. Ideal hunting and camping base. Short walk to Slate land. 515,500, $500 down. $195/mo., 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118 MONEY TALKS! Doo t wail for the spnng rush lo get pre­ approved financing to buy the home you've always wanted. Call today 616-945-0299 Husnuss Services BACK TO BASICS- Teacher with 25 years experience conducting special tutoring sessions in phonics & spelling, math, and science. Cali 945-9635 after 6 for more information._________________ BANK RUN GRAVEL, fill dirt, top-soil, stone, hauling, ect... 616-948-4278 Taylor Enterprises__________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help !• Fast, easy - Call 24 hours AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation._________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Pets Fann FOR SALE: BABY OSTRICH $100-5300 each. Baby Emu, S50-S100 each. 517-852-1922 lawn & Garden BRAD’S LAWN SERVICE. Hastings, Middleville, Gun Lake. Weekly service, careful, dependable, inexpensive. 795-3566____________________ LAWN CARE professional care at reasonable rates. 945-0034 Garage Sale 310 W. STATE RD., May 10th, 11th, 12th, lots of misc. 9:00 AM 7 FAMILY GARAGE SALE. Friday, May 10th. from 9-5pm. Sofa’s, chair, dresser, desk, children A adult clothing, sewing machine, weight bench, 428 FE parts, much miscella­ neous. 1611 N. Jefferson, Hastings____________________ SATURDAY MAY 11TH, 8AM-5PM 1/4 mile north of township hall on N. Briggs Rd. Twin bed, bicycle, old compuicr/printcr, Aliens riding mowcr/snow attachment, golf set, dishes, much raise.. \annual Ids $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-800426-3026, ext 1400 (24 Hrs.)_______________________ DEMOLITION TRAINEETo $10/Hr. ♦ Great Benefits! Lots of Overtime! Will Train. Needed Now! 616-949-2424 JobLine Fee.________________ EMERGENCY DISPATCHER- To S9.6OHr. Start Entry Level! Non­ Certified! Needed Now! 616-949-2424 JobLine Fee. POSTAL JOBS. SI2.68/Hr. to start, plus benefits. Carriers, sorters, clerks, computer trai­ nees. For an application and exam, call 1-219-791-1191, exL P4317______________________ STREET MAINTENANCE* To S14/Hr. ♦ Great benefits! Training Provided! Year Round. Start Now! 616-949-2424 JobLine Fee. Burd said he wanted to wail until lhe May 14 meeting to decide whether to put a mil­ lage proposal on the ballot to pay for a new County Animal Shelter facility. Some commissioners said they wondered if 1/2 mill, previously discussed with citi­ zens, would be enough millage to pay for a new facility because the American Humane Society has recommended a 5.760-squarefoot facility, based on the county's current needs, and a future use plan for a total of 6.480 square feet. Noting thal the Kellogg Community Col­ lege building being constructed on the out­ skirts of Hastings is costing about $100 a square feet. Bailey said 1/2 mill would only generate about $437,000. Burd has expressed opposition to lhe idea of putting a millage on the ballot because he believes'the "entire (shelter) concept" is flawed. The county is not responsible by law to provide pet adoption services. Board Vice Chainr.an Lew Newman said he would like to see the County Humane Society submit a bid to privatize the shelter. Commissioner Linda Watson noted that lhe county does have a responsibility to provide a good place for people to work. Citizen Louise Odrzywolska suggested that perhaps the new proposed shelter should be the "minimum that you could get away with, with as much housing for the person­ nel and whoever's coming through, with a pl an...to add on as monies are available." "The building you've got now stinks," she said. She also reminded commissioners that the most important task at hand is getting a millage proposal on the ballot to let the people decide if they want to pay for a new facility. Police Beat: Men held in gas station break-in ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs Department deputies responded to report of breaking and entering at Harley's Phillips 66 gas station in Orangeville, and apprehended and lodged three suspects in Barry County Jail within 24 hours. The men are suspected of breaking into the building and taking eight large plastic bags of empty Pepsi products about 2 a.m. on May 1. Entry was gained by kicking in lhe door of lhe building, with the trio making two trips inside to get more empties. Domestic assault leads to jail IRVING TOWNSHIP — An alleged domestic assault of a girlfriend and her son Sunday. April 28. landed a West State Road man in jail. Barry County Sheriffs deputies were summoned at 5:30 a m. when the woman called for help from a neighbor's house. The man is also accused by the woman of taking money from her purse after she fled lhe house. Car strikes pole, no one hurt HASTINGS — City police say no injuries resulted after a car struck a pole in lhe parking library parking lot May 2. Emma Ingram of Hastings told officers her fool slipped off lhe brake and hit the accelerator, causing the car lo lurch forward and strike the pole. ATV reported stolen near Mud Lake JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A Mud Lake Road resident in Johnstown Township reported to Barry County Sheriffs Department the theft of an ATV/ORV May 2. The 1989 Honda motorcycle was valued al $2,850. The owner said he saw the bike at about 11 a.m. April 28 and found it missing at 1 p.m. April 30. Litter leads to several arrests WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — When they saw beer cars on the ground next to a 1993 Chevrolet as it left lhe M-43/M-66 car pool area. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies questioned the occupants of lhe vehicle. When talking to the three men in the pickup, officers saw marijuana, found that one of the men was wanted on a cnminal warrant in Ionia County, and the other had marijuana on his person. One of lhe men was taken to Ionia County Sheriffs Department, and another to Barry County jail for marijuana possession. A subsequent charge of smuggling manjuana into the jail was requested when another search in the jail turned up more manjuana on the same man. Child hurt in jump from truck HASTINGS — A Hastings child was hurt when she jumped from the back of a pick up truck before it came to a complete stop. The truck was being driven by her father. Jack Zimmer. Morgan Zimmer. 11, was riding in the back of a pickup delivering papers on the south end of South Park Street, when she jumped from the truck while it was still moving, causing her to fall. She received several abrasions and was treated and released from Pennock Hospital. Thief takes gas from station HASTINGS — A thief got away with $13 worth of gas from Cappon's Quick Mart al 135 E. Green St. Monday. April 29. The attendant took down the license number of the car as it left, but Hastings police determined thal the plate had been disposed of by a previous owner and had somehow been obtained by lhe thief. She said she "became a hermit" after lhe abuse and "will always live with a big black shadow over me “ The victim's therapist also spoke dunng sentencing, saying the abuse had caused the victim "severe emotional trauma" leading to depression, feelings of hopelessness and use­ lessness. and suicidal tendencies. The abuse had "scarred an innocent individual for life." the therapist said The victim questioned the plea agreement, wondenng how several counts of first- and second-degree CSC could be reduced lo one count of attempted second -degree CSC. Circuit Judge Jim Fisher, responding to lhe victim's plea, asked the victim tn speak with the assistant prosecutor handling lhe case. Gordon McNeill, before Fisher sen­ tenced Wolf. After a conference with McNeill, the vic­ tim said she was willing to go along with lhe prosecutor's recommendation for five years of probation and jail time. McNeill said later that he recommended jail time and probation instead of prison be­ cause if Wolf had gone to prison, he would probably have been released in less than a year's time. The five years of probation will allow the court to supervise Wolf fix a much longer period. McNeill said. Wolf also had no poor cnminal record, he said McNeill said Wolf has already been un­ dergoing mental health treatment, and Wolfs therapist said there is "no indication (Wolf) is a risk to society." McNeill said Wolf has been "willing to cooperate in the case," has acknowledged the fact that (he incident occurred, and has "turned his life around." Wolf told the court during sentencing tha' he is working, has gotten married, and has purchased a house. McNeill said Wolf has "an excellent work history." McNeill also said if Wolf continues to work he will be able to pay restitution to the victim, including the costs of counseling. Fisher told Wolf when he sentenced him thal if the victim had continued lo ask that Wolf be imprisoned after the victim's confer­ ence with McNeill, Fisher would have sent Wolf to prison. "I don't want to give (the victim) lhe feel­ ing that the court system is going to give you a slap on lhe wrist," Fisher told Wolf. Fisher also told him that "if you come back to me for a probation violation, (prison) is where you will be headed." The victim's mother was also in court, and said in a statement that "I want Dan to know that what he took can never be replaced and will always be with us." • Daniel L. Cullers Jr.. 33. of 6334 Thor­ napple Lake. Nashville, was sentenced to a maximum of four years in prison for failing to show up for sentencing on a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charge for which Cullers was given the prison sentence was "felony absconding." The court also sentenced Cullers for the orig­ inal fourth-degree CSC offense. Judge Fisher gave Cullers five years of probation for that offense. Cullers* plea agreement Mated that sentences for the CSC offense and abscond­ ing offense should run concurrently (at the same time). By not giving Cullers jail lime for the CSC offense immediately, Fisher can put Cullers in jail after Cullers gets out of prison should Cullers violate his probation. Cullers was sentenced for the CSC of­ fense as a fourth time offender, which carried a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Cullers' previous offenses included two conconviction of attempted larceny over $100. A police report read by Fisher about the criminal sexual conduct case stated that Cullers* 15-year-old victim was visiting Cullen* home in 1995. • Howard D. Frizzell Jr., 19. of 2516 E. Carlton Center. Hastings, pleaded guilty to armed robbery in exchange for dropping charges of possessing a firearm while com­ mitting a felony. Frizzell admitted that he used a rifle to hold up the Total gas station in Woodland last December. He said he threatened two women al the gas station and received a quantity of cash from the cash reg­ ister. Frizzell will be sentenced May 16. The of­ fense carries a maximum penalty of life in prison • Mickey L. Eaton. 18, of 3452 Barber Road. Hastings, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and two years of probation for stealing a relative's credit card, a four-year felony of­ fense. Eaton was given youthful offender status, meaning if he successfully completes his probation there will be no formal conviction entered into the record. The first 22 days of Eaton's jail sentence was suspended. He was given credit for one day already spent in jail. During lhe remain­ ing seven days he will spend in jail, he will be allowed to go to work during the day. He was also ordered lo pay $1.600 restitu­ tion. and must complete his high school ed­ ucation. • Mark S. Babcock. 34. formerly of 12737 S. Grey Court. Wayland, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of domestic violence, third offense, resisting arrest, and illegal entry of his former Yankee Springs Township resi­ dence. A pre-trial on the charges was set for May 16. Babcock was out on bond at the time of lhe current offense waiting sentencing on a previous domestic violence con viaion. Sen­ tencing for lhe former offense was set for May 16 Babcock also faces misdemeanor charges in district court of furnishing alcohol to a minor and driving without a license. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-05-16.pdf bd1e6b71a0ebe71194f59e7048365409 PDF Text Text Wilderness area for Hastings? Host agreement hearing ‘restrained’ See Page 3 See Page 2 C-3 12730/99 Trojans take softball thriller See Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856"'',*? Hastings FublicLibrary 121 S. Church St. «., Hsr Hastings, NJ <9058 Hastings VOLUME 142. NO. 20 ANNER THURSDAY. MAY 16. 1996 /- News Briefs Sheriff’s race highlight of ‘96 election rM wvaers 1990. JoMi Driflfi to 1991, Fom Choir* spring concert tonight PRICE 50* Delton cleans up... Representatives of area businesses cleaning up in down-town Detton are: left to nght; Barb Freelund, Coordinator Becky Kahler and Sandy Barker. The trio are raking and cleaning in front of the Delton Community Library. J-Ad Graphics News Service There uiH be election races for seven of the eight seals on the Barry County Board of Commissioners, but only one contest, for sheriff, among the county-wide elected of­ fices. The deadline for filing for the August 1996 primary election was 4 p.m. Tuesday, and aside from the sheriffs post and the seven board posts, there wasn't any interest from challengers. Stale representative and congressional in­ cumbents all will have opponents in the November general election and one will have a primary challenger to get past in order to face a Democrat in the fall. Three men. all members of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, filed for sher­ iff. including incumbent Steve DeBoer and challengers Sgt. William Johnson and Deputy Jason Sixbcrry. All are Republicans and will square off in the Aug. 6 primary. DeBoer, former commander of the Michi­ gan State Police post in Wayland, was ap­ pointed to the job at the end of 1994 after longtime Sheriff David Wood retired. Nobody decided to challenge the other in­ cumbents for county-wide offices, including Clerk Nancy Bocrsma. Treasurer Sue Vandecar. Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmaycr and Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer. All are Republicans and all county-wide posts are for four-year terms. In an unusual twist, no one. including in­ cumbent Brian Reynolds, filed to run for the surveyor's position. Efforts to contact Reynolds were not successful. The following is a rundown of the eight County Commission districts, with all in­ cumbents as Republicans and all two-year terms: • District No. I — Incumbent Linda Wat­ son. seeking her second term, will face a challenge in the primary from John Barnett. The district includes the city of Hastings. • District No. 2 — Incumbent Robert Wenger, who has been on the board since 1989. will not have any opposition from within his own party in the primary, but he will face Democrat John J. Loftus in a re­ match of die race in November of 1994. The district includes Thomappte Township and Precinct No. 2 of Irving Township. • District No. 3 — Incumbent Sandy James, seeking her third term will face a challenge in the primary from Judy Aladjcm. The district includes Rutland Township. Hope Township and a small portion of Barry Township. • District No. 4 — James Bailey, chair­ man of the board, is seeking his second term, but will be challenged in the primary See ‘96 ELECTION, continued page 2 Animal shelter issue to be on ballot Citizens’ group to meet Tuesday There wiB be . Baltimore Townebp Concerned Cidrem' meeting al 7:30 p.au TnaaJay. May 21. al die Cnantt) dupe) United Method* Church in Dowling (M-37) Nominations sought for PAT awards Nnminnlinni are being sought for dm paar's "Positive Action for Tomorrow" award, aponaored by the Barry County Paanring Commitlee. The deadtaw ■ Monday, lune 10, Nomination forma can be obtained from foe Barry County Cooperative Eneaaioo Service. ■ the Courts and Law Building or al J-Ad Graphics. The trophy u presented each year at the Barry County Fair, and certificates are banded out lo other individuals or organirwinm who have served their communities in meaningfol ways. PAT awards are intended Io encourage forward thiahing. unselfish, community rehearing actions _bove and beyond the expected and ordinary. Nominations can be for peat deeds or a project in pro­ gem. bat they must have something to do with the attempt lo make a brighter future Last year's winner was David Shinavear for his development of die Barry County Land informatxm Service. The award in 1994 went to organizers of the first Barry County Women's Festival Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on pa«e 2 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County voters will have a chance to decide if they want a new animal shelter building and if they want to pay for it. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted 4-3 to ask voters in the Aug. 6 primary election if they want to approve 1/2 mil) for one year for the purpose of citizens' group promoting an animal shelter millage, said she feels "overwhelming relief and hope" that the proposal will be on the ballot so that voters will determine "the fu­ ture of what the animal shelter will be." In that sense. "It's a victory for people who support it and don't support it." she funding a new shelter. A half mill will generate about $448,351. Cost to an owner of an $80,000 home with a state equalized value of $40,000 would be we've ever wanted." The response from animal shelter person­ nel was "tears of joy and excitement." Ends­ about $20. A group of county citizens spearheaded the idea of letting citizens decide the issue. Commissioners have said they do not have enough funds in county coffers to pay for a new structure. Hastings resident Ann Endsley, a propo­ nent of a new building and a leader in the said. "Our voices have been heard. That's all ley said. "I want to thank commissioners for being selfless enough... for putting their persona) feelings and rumors aside to pul the millage on the ballot." Endsley said. "I appreciate them doing that" in addition to all the people who have supported her and who helped with the petition drive and wrote supportive letters, she said. Mary Warner rejoins J-Ad Graphics staff Mary Warner has returned to work is a re­ porter for the Hastings Banner and Reminder Warner worked here between January 1986 and October 1987 and won second place in the local news reporting category of the Michigan Press Association Better Newswriting Contest. Since then, she has come back to work temporarily several times, but now has decided to rejoin J-Ad Graphics full time. Warner, a graduate of Michigan State Uni­ versity with a degree in journalism, also is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Since she left J-Ad Graphics in 1987. she has been assistant editor and writer for Grand Rapids Parent Magazine and has written fea­ ture stories for Grand Rapids Business Jour­ nal. She also has been a freelance writer and has taught creative writing through commu­ nity education in Hastings. Warner primarily w ill cover Barry County court proceedings, the Hastings schools and feature stories. Before she started at J-Ad Graphics a decade ago. she had been volunteer executive director of the Barry County Child Abuse Council, was an office manager at WGRD radio, was a writer and editor for the publications department of Florists Transworld Delivery in Southfield, was assistant editor and editor at the Oxford Endsley and others have contended that the current shelter off Apple Street in Hastings has been inadequate for a number of years. The current board proposed building a new pole building over the existing shelter and remodeling the inside, but the plan didn't conform with city ordinances. A short-term millage for a new building was suggested by citizens as the best solu­ tion at several public meetings this year. If the shelter millage does not pass. "We do have two alternative plans, which is ei­ ther to fix the current facility or privatiza­ tion...." County Board Chairman James Bai­ ley said. "I think we're giving the public the oppor­ tunity lo say if they want a new animal shelter... If they don't (approve millage in August, then J don't want to put it back on (the ballot) in November. I say we have one of these other plans and we move forward." Bailey told the board. In either case, by putting the shelter mil­ lage on the ballot, the animal shelter issues that have plagued current and former com­ missioners are "going to go away." Bailey said. "If it's turned down or if it's ap­ proved...it's going lo go away because we arc going to do the alternative." Voting against putting the shelter millage on the ballot were Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman and commissioners Tim Burd and Rod Goebel. Commissioner Sandy James was absent because of a relative's funeral out-of-town. Commissioner Goebel said he voted against putting the millage on the ballot be­ cause "we have no (architectural) plan for this millage to cover... I’m not sure that we could come up with any plan that wouldn’t get shot down again. "I don't think it's fair for people who arc responsible enough to take care of their ani­ mals. to get them licensed and take them to a vet to have to have to pay property taxes to support a very glorified animal shelter and dog kennel." Goebel said. By law. the county is only required to handle animal control problems. "I think the county should be out of the pct business... (and just do animal control). Animal control is vital to public safely. If we can do animal control right, there are or­ ganizations that arc much more qualified to run adoption services." he said. Newman said he voted against putting the See SHELTER, continued page 2 Jobs for handicapped aim of BISD millage Mary Warner Leader, was a traffic assistant Steele Productions in Grand Rapids and was a news reporter for WKAR radio in East Lansing. Warner and her husband. Gary , live in the Middleville area and they have a son and a daughter by Mary Warner Staff Writer An increase in the special education mil­ lage would help the Barry Intermediate School District (BISD) make many im­ provements in service, including helping mentally impaired young adults get jobs, administrators said. Superintendent Tom Mohler and Special Education Director Jim Hund said that the 0.9-mill increase the BISD is asking for June 10 will allow the district to hire a staff person to train impaired students for outside jobs and help them obtain those jobs. Students in their 20s placed in jobs may be able to live independently as a result of the vocational training and placement, the educators said, which would benefit not only the students, but would also ease overcrowd­ ing in the school’s trainable mentally im­ paired program. Students in the program now are jammed together in an area of Delton schools that is "bursting al the scams." according to Hund Hiring a vocational trainer could reduce the number of students in the program. It also could eliminate the possibility of having to hire another full-time teacher if the studcnt/teacher ratio exceeds 30 to I. he said. Right now there is one teacher for the pro­ gram and 27 students, ranging in age from 4 to 26 . The additional millage also would allow the distnet lo add more speech teachers, de­ creasing maximum case loads for the exist­ ing teachers. Hund said. The speech teachers now have an average of 60 students. Teach­ ers aren't just helping those with minor problems such as mispronunciation of let­ ters. but also working with severely im­ paired students, "doing things like teaching them to swallow." Hund said. The millage would also help pay for ex­ pensive technological aids that help students with their communication. Hund said. Voice-activated computers, a device called a See BISD, continued, page 5 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16. 1996 Wilderness area may be part of industrial park David T. Young Editor A wilderness recreation area may be a part ol the new Hastings Industrial Park il the City Council eventually approves a sugges­ tion made last Monday night Phyllis Castleman asked council to con­ sider setting aside property already considered wetlands in the 49-acrc site where the indus­ trial park will go m off Star School Road "I believe it s an area that can be developed with a minimum of expense." she said. She added that children from nearby Southeastern Elementary could use the recre­ ation area for study ing and enjoying plants and wildlife and that the Second Ward in the city has no park, nor even a park bench She said branches and metal debris need to be cleaned up and grass should be put in. and she suggested putting in paths with wood chips, planting wildflowers, which the local garden club could help with, and providing cover for birds. "I think it would be a good project to pur­ sue down the road." said Mayor Frank Campbell "Il would be a good buffer /one (between industrial and residential property).” When asked if there were others who would like lo see a recreation area. Castle­ man said. "I'm sure that if we went through the whole Second Ward, we'd get a lot of support." Second Ward Councilman Robert May said that he would be in favor of the sugges­ tion. but for the record. "We do have a Sec­ ond Ward park, however small, and a park bench." When asked if she had a major city project in mind. Castleman replied that she envi­ sioned something smaller and "more rustic than Fish Hatchcry Park." She asked if the council could amend its master recreation plan to accommodate the wilderness recreation area. She was told by Campbell that the plans would have to stand for now. but her idea is something that should be looked into down the road. In other business Monday evening. City Council: • Received petitions from Irene Farmer and residents of Marshall Street, asking the city to pave the street with curb and gutter be­ tween Young and Park streets, not far from Hastings High School. by News Briefs: Woodland Eagles plan fund-raiser The Woodland Eagles. Acne No. 3782. will have a "Spring Fling" fund­ raiser Saturday evening for local child abuse programs Included will be a dinner from 6 to 8 p.m .an auction from 8 to 9. music with a disc jockey and karaoke until I a m and a 50-50 drawing. Cost of the dinner is S3 per person. Suicide survivors group is forming A support group is being formed here for survivors of those who have died by suicide. The group s first meeting will be held from 7-30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. May 21. at the Cledarview Professional Center, 1600 W. Green St.. Hastings. "Recovery Insitc," which is not in­ tended to be an intervening group, will meet the third Tuesday evening of each month. Those attending are asked to use the from entrance. Call Mary Jo Poll at 945-3550 for more information. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical will meet at 7 30 tonight at the Jordan Craft Shop. 8X4 South Clark Road, comer of M-66 and East State Road. Nashville The program will be on the hobby of creatring wooden carousel horses, presented by Ahmo and Ardith Jordan. The craft shop was opened several sears ago by Ardith Jordan, and Ahmo has been making the carousel horses as a hobby since then. Historical Society meetings, programs and events arc open to the public. Carpal tunnel program slated Dr. Kenneth Merriman will present an informational program on carpal tunnel syndrome from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs­ day. May 23. at the Conference Center. Pennock Hospital. Ruth Milliman, an occupational therapist from Pennock's Rehabilitation Services Department, also will be on hand to answer questions. Carpal tunnel syndrome is oe of the most common compression neuropathies. It can cause pain, numb­ ness. hand clumsiness and even disability. The program will offer discussion of the causes, risk factors and potential treatment. To register, call 948-3125. ‘Healthwise’ to be offered Pennock Hospital will offer "Healthwisc for Life." a 60-minute medical self-care program at 11 a m. Saturday. May 18. at the hospital’s con­ ference center. The program helps people over 50 with common health problems and gives advice on when lo seek professional assistance. It also helps people build communication skills with their physicians. A take-home "Healthwisc for Life” textbook with large print will be provid­ ed free. The text has up-to-date health information for self care and guidelines for when professional care is needed. The program registration fee is $10 and the program is limited to 20 people. Corvette show will be Sunday Charlton Park's eighth annual Cor­ vette Show and Swap Meet will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday More than 200 Corvettes of different makes and models, some dating from the first production year of 1953. will be featured A Best of Show trophy will be awarded to the most admired Corvette. Trophies also w ill be awarded to Corvet­ tes in eight classes, spectators will vote for the Best of Show and there w ill be Club Participation cash award. The open swap meet w ill feature Cor­ vette parts, auto parts, arts and crafts and a flea market. Dash plaques will be given to the Tint 150 cars, while door prizes and goody hags will be available for Corvette exhibitors. Admission for Corvettes is $7 per car and for sale cars will be charged $10 each Proceeds from the event, spon­ sored by the Corvette Club of Battle Creek, will go to Spina Bifida There will be plenty of food and beverages available Admission is $4 for adults and SI for youngsters ages 5 to 15. Immunization clinic set for Saturday The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have an immunization clinic from 8:30 to II a m. Saturday No appointment is necessary, but parents should bring their children's im­ munization records. Most immuniza­ tions are free. For more information, call 945 9516. ‘Men of Promise’ open house set Hastings area men who recently took part in the "Promise Keepers" con­ ference are invited to a "Men of Pro­ mise" open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Fri­ day at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Also invited are any men who would like more information about the "Promise Keepers” movement. Blood drive set at Gun Lake church The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross and the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Gun Lake Area, will have a blood drive at the Gun Lake Community Church from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday. May 20. Goal for the blood bank will be 60 pints. Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Library to have history program Janie Lynn Panagopoulos. research historican. author and lecturer, will give a presentation on Michigan history at 7 p.m. Tuesday . May 21. at the Hastings Public Library. Panagopoulos also is a theater arts teacher and producer and college writing professor The program, like others at the library, is free and open to the public. ‘Mosh Fest’ set for this weekend The first "MoJi Fest” in this area is scheduled fur 11 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday at the Barry Expo Center. Included will be 30 musical groups and soloists from all over the United States. The Mosh Fest was surfed in Spana in 1994 and has been moved to accomodate more camping space. The festival also will include a Sunday morning church service with the Rev. Steve Reid doing his drama on Simon Peter Admission to the festival is on a firstcome basis, but admission can be guaranteed by obuining u irket for a $1 service charge by calling Tickets Plus at 1-800-585-3737. ‘Purple Tea’ focus on breast cancer The American Cancer Society and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department will be hosts for a "Purple Tea" at 2 p.m. Wednesday. May 22. at the Hastings First United Methodist Church, for women in Barry- County. The tea will be a breast cancer educa­ tion and awareness event to introduce women to the Cancer Society 's new "Tell a Friend" program Some of the goals of the program are to help women encourage each other in breast cancer awareness and getting a mammogram. Honorary chairwoman is Dixie StadelManshum. Rose Yancey, a registered nurse with the Rural Partnership for Cancer Cure program, will provide breast cancer information. All women in Barry County are in­ vited to the tea and are encouraged to wear something with the color purple. Council set a public hearing on the neces­ sity for the project for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. May 28. The city would pay for purl of the project and affected residents would share the re­ mainder of the costs. Campbell said the petitions appear to in­ clude as many of 70 percent of the residents from that area. • Heard the first readings ol two ordinances that would allow L.irry Hollenbeck to re/one property al 607 S Michigan from industrial to one-family residential and Larry Knowles lo re/one property at the Broadway Heights subdivision from one-family residential to apartment and office. Second readings and final action will occur at the next meeting. Tuesday. May 28. • Agreed to a request from Jeffrey French for water hookup at 1837 South Broadway , though it is located in Hastings Township The city also said, however, it will send no­ tices to Rutland and Hastings charter town­ ships that it will not extend any more sewer or water to properties outside the city until there arc written agreements made between the municipalities. City Manager Howard Penrod. in talking about French's request, said. "I’m concerned that we don't have a formal agreement with Hastings Township, but I'm sy mpathetic lo Mr. French's situation. 1 don't want to hold him hostage." He noted that the city in the past has made such agreements with individual property owners in surrounding (ownships, so it isn't fair lo suddenly cut off French The rales for the project arc governed by ordinance French will pay twice the rate for consumption of water paid by city property owners. • Voted 6-3 to approve a loan of up lo $5,500 to Hastings Plastics Inc., an injec­ tion mold business in the Hastings Industrial Incubator, to pa7 for special electrical ser­ vices. The city already has agreed to pay for half of the $ 11.000. and now is paying for all the cost, but will be repaid monthly without in­ terest over five years. Campbell, who was one of the three who voted against the loan. said. "1 can't sec fi­ nancing them for five years when we're al­ ready paying for half." But Councilman David Jasperse noted that I Council hopes to wrap things up in a 'pecial meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. May 20. at council chambers. The meeting will last no more than three hours. • Adopted a resolution lo establish the ne­ cessity of continuing a downtown assess­ ment district for parking. Council May 28 to consider the assessment rolls, but the totql costs for downtown businesses will continue to be $16500 a year. The money is used for parking enforce­ ment and maintenance of streets downtown: • Approved a request from the Hastings Public Library to reserve the parking lot in back of the library Friday morning. May 31, for a special program for children on farms and milk. Vehicles with bulk milk and baby calves are expected to be brought in. • Heard a presentation about the YMCA and Hastings Youth Council from Executive Director Dave Storms and its newest boacd member. Rob Longstreet. SHELTER, continued from page 1 proposal on the ballot because he believes privatization is the answer. With privatization, the county would pay a private party a fixed amount of money to run the shelter. "I voted no on the animal shelter (millage) because I feel that the problems that we've always had will not be corrected." Newman said. "The problem is simply to lake it out of politics and pul it into private hands and we will not have all of the problems we've had for the 20 to 25 years that it's been here with the commissioners trying to run it and everybody against it. "With private people running it, we will not have the problem and it will cost the county less money." he said "I think the animals would be better off because they'd have a better chance of being adopted. So I would like to see il privatized. I'm not against putting it on the ballot. I'm against costing the taxpayers all this extra money. Il's not necessary to spend this extra money. If they want to spend money, well I guess that's fine.... I’m on the Finance Committee and I'm watching the dollars and I have a reputation of squeezing the dollar for the county and I'm glad to do that. That's a good reputation." Newman said he wishes a building plan was available so voters would know what they are voting on. "I agree with you Lew. but we have a lime frame here." Commissioner Linda Watson said. "The people asked us to do this... if the millage does pass, we can still put that all together." Commissioner Tim Burd, chairman of the Central Services Committee, said he is "op­ posed lo this because a half a million dollars for a dog kennel — that’s way too much money to spend on something like this. Il's not the proper use of our tax dollars. We should be making the decision here instead of putting it off on the voters... I'm against it." Despite his opposition. Burd made the motion to place the proposal on the ballot because the majority of his committee was in favor of letting voters decide the issue. "This doesn't mean that it's an either/or situation, either we get the money or we don't do anything." said Commissioner Linda Watson. "There is a situation that has to be taken care of. "This problem is not going to go away." Commissioner Emmet Herrington said. "I don't think it's going to pass on the ballot, although I approve of putting it on. I think we have to start planning now (in case it fails)." Bailey wanted to amend the original mo­ tion to restrict having the proposal appear on the November ballot if it is defeated in August, but then withdrew his motion. "I don't want it back in November..." he said. "I don't know if you can do that." Burd said. "It's confusing ballot language." "I'm not opposed to giving the public their say. but I think it's wrong to keep coming back and keep putting it on and on and on. like a lot of school elections..." Bai­ ley said. Endsley sais she hopes that if the millage is approved, the shelter issues will turn from a "community nightmare” into a commu­ nity-spirited venture in which residents can take pride. "I hope people will be kind enough not to pull all the 'no' levers" on the voting ma­ chines." she said, referring to the number of millage proposals that will be on the ballot. To help prepare voters to make a decision about the shelter millage. Endsley said there is a possibility that the citizens* group will hold a public meeting "to educate" residents about the issue. She also said the citizens' group will cam­ paign for passage of the millage, especially by putting out signs, distributing flyers and possibly looking for people who will take one person they know to look at the current shelter conditions. « With a new shelter building. Endsley exj peels animal control enforcement to improv; as well because of the current overcrowding conditions. She also hopes a new shelter can be a stepping stone for more involvement by the County Humane Society and others to ex> pand services, such as evening hours once a week. "I'm involved for the animals at the facil­ ity. We have got to gel in there and help our county...," Endsley said. ELECTION continued from page 1 ,. ■. by fellow Republicans Ward Weiler and Russell Yargcr. The district includes Carlton Township. Hastings Township. Precinct Nd. I of Irving Township and a small part df Woodland Township. • District No. 5 — Incumbent Tim Burd, seeking his second term, is the only candi­ date running unopposed in both the August primary and in the November general elec­ tion. The district includes Maple Grove Township. Castleton Township and most of Woodland Township. • District No. 6 — Incumbent Lew Newman, seeking his third term, will face opposition from Republican Mark Englerth in the primary and Democrat Melvin Goebd will be in the general. The district includes Orangeville Township and Yankee Spring* Township. • District No. 7 — Incumbent Emmet Herrington will seek a second term. witH opposition in the primary from Clyde Mor gan. Democrat C. Richard Bennett also will be on the ballot. The district includes Asi Syria Township. Johnstown Township and Baltimore Township. • District No. 8 — Incumbent Rod Goebel will seek his second term and he will be oj> posed in the primary by former Commit sioncr Mark Doster and James Alden. The district includes Prairieville Township and most of Barry Township. *7 In statewide races. State Rep Terry Geiger, a Republican elected to his first term in 1994, will have opposition in the November general election from Democraf Larry J. Raffler of Hastings. The three Republican Congressmen whp. represent parts of Barry County all will seejT Circus coming to town May 23 Charlton Park and the Exchange Club of Hastings will co-sponsor the Franzen Bros Circus Thursday. May 23. at Charlton Park Two performance have been schedul­ ed. one at 4:30 and another at 7 p.m. The circus midway will open an hour before show time, when people can get popcorn and con^n candy. ride a circus pony and take a tour around the midway. All seats for the show are located within 30 feet of the circus ring Tickets are $5 in advance at Charlton Park. Fclpausch stores. Pastoor’s in Middleville and Carl’s Supermarket in Nashville Circus profits will help support Charlton Park and Exchange Club projects. Hastings Plastics will create between 20 and 25 jobs and he doesn't object to having a hand in that, especially when the money will be repaid and eventually the city will own the electrical equipment. Councilwomen Minam White and Evelyn Brower also voted "no." • Adopted a resolution making revisions lo the language of the Aug. 6 ballot proposal lo raise the city millage rate limit from 16.2 to 16.95. with the extra .75 mill earmarked for operations of Riverside Cemetery. The changes were made in accordance with the wishes of the Michigan Attorney General's office. • Approved the bid of $68,950 Ip Slampfler Construction to do sidewalk and curb and gutter work in the city. The council amended its policy on liability insurance re­ quirements in order to award the bid. ’ • Noted that Mayor Exchange Day in Hast­ ings will be Wednesday. June 5. with Stur­ gis visiting for a ceremony, luncheon, tours and dinner. Hastings officials are scheduled lo go to Sturgis on June 29. The Mayor Exchange Day usually is hc|ii during Michigan Week in May. but it had fb be delayed this year. • Voted to accept an casement from Pen­ nock Ventures to construct utility services across property Pennock Ventures owns. * • Worked again on the 1996-97 budget in a special session before the regular meeting re-election. Peter Hoekstra will seek his third term in the Second District. Vcrn Ehlers wilf run for a second term in the Third and Nicli. HEEF helps Pleasantview children enjoy reading and school Smith will be try ing for a third term in the. Seventh. Ehlers was first elected in early 1994 tu replace the late Paul Henry. He was elected' to his first full term in November 1994. He* will face Democrat Betsy J. Flory in November, in a rematch of the contest of' two years ago. Hoekstra will be opposed by Democrat. Dan Kruszynski of Ravenna. Smith will face opposition from a fclloxy’ Republican. Doug Myers of Tecumseh, iq’ The Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation provides many ‘extras' for the Hastings Area School System students. Special supplies, equipment and books go to all of the schools in the system. Recently, the foundation donates read along books and tapes to the Pleasantview Elementary children Shown reading along with the voice on the tape recorder are (left to right) Tasha Trader. Mitch Goodale. Sheena Kelley, and Matt Goodale. the August primary. The winner will meet, Democrat Kim Tunnicliff of Albion in the., general. Information about al) the races in Barry* County's townships will appear in a forth-" coming issue of the Banner. �Two armed robbers sentenced to prison Two Kalama/oo men charged with kidnapping and murder in Big Rapids faced sentencing in Barry County Circuit Court last week for armed robberies they committed in Barry County . James J. Rowe. 29. of 736 Hawley St., was sentenced to eight to 20 years in prison for armed robbery, si* to 20 jears for firstdegree home invasion, and two years for possessing a firearm while committing a felony. The firearms sentence is to be served consecutively (after the home invasion sentence is finished.) Richard A. Shaneberger. 26. of 1427 Bacon St., also was sentenced to eight to 20 years in prison for armed robbery, si* to 20 years for first-degree home invasion, and two years to be added to the home invasion sentence for possessing a firearm while committing a felony. Both men await trial in Big Rapids on charges they kidnapped and killed a Big Rapids businessman. Barry Circuit Judge Jim Fisher stayed within state sentencing guidelines when handing down the home invasion and robbery sentences, saying he took into account the fact that the two men are facing murder charges in Mecosta County. The first-degree murder charges carry a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole. Rowe claimed during sentencing that a former Delton area resident. 18-year-oid Justin Gillett, coerced him into committing the Barry County robberies. Gillett later apparently shot and killed himself while police were pursuing him after a scries of armed robberies occurred in Kalamazoo Rowe, formerly a locksmith, said that he had not had a previous criminal record until he became involved in drugs and "got in with the wrong people " "I ended up with a threat on my life and my family's life — at the time I think I did the right thing.'' he said. Barry Prosecutor Dale Crowley called the two local armed robberies, occurring late last December in Prairieville and Orangeville townships, "probably one of the most serious home invasion (cases) that has ever occurred in Barry County." "I do not see Mr. Gillett as the sole crime motivator (in the robberies)." Crowley said "The three of them were acting in concert. They're all equally responsible." In both cases, the dwellings were occupied and residents were held al gunpoint. One of the victims of the robberies was asked lo speak during sentencing, and asked both Rowe and Shaneberger "how I was chosen to be the first victim." Rowe told the victim that Gillett "told me you had alcohol, drugs and guns in your home." Shaneberger also claimed Gillett told him there were drugs and money there, and his attorney. David Dimmers, also asserted that Gillett had been the "instigator" of the crimes. Shaneberger and Rowe apologized fix the Junior high bands first rate in state festival The Hastings seventh-grade (above) and eighth-grade bands took top honors recently at the 1996 Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Band and Orchestra Festival. The bands earned a first division rating. The competition took place at Mattawan High School near Kalamazoo. The bands were judged on performance ability and sight-reading. To play in the state contest, the bands had to qualify first in regional competition Band members competed against hundreds of bands from all over the state Both groups are under the direction of Joseph LaJoye and Joan Schroeder. robberies. "Everyone that knows me knows I'm sincere about this — sincere about my apology." Shaneberger said Rowe. Shaneberger and Gillett are alleged to have murdered Big Rapids Radio Shack manager John East six days after the Dec. 13 Barry County robberies, and then to have committed several other robberies. Their crime spree ended, police said, when Gillett shot himself and the two other men were arresied shortly afterward. Thornapple to allow ‘home business’ permits by Mandy Habd Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Board voted Monday to adopt an ordinance amendment allowing special use permits for people to repair autos and home appliances in agricultural and agricultural residential district*. The action was taken after recommendation by the Township Planning Commission. Besides making the change, the commission had put together a list of stipulations it wanted to be followed by "home businesses" in this district and presented it to the board Some of the stipulations discussed were: — No more than one person at a lime can do repair work. — Repair work should be performed in an enclosed building. — No outside storage. — Public businesses hours should be Mon­ day through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon, and none Sunday. — Sites can be three acres in size. — Repair facilities can not be located within 600 feet of more than two existing dwellings Resident Ross DeMaagd said he realized the community put a lot of effort into the amendment and though the stipulations seem­ ed a bit excessive, he urged the board to ap­ prove it. Terrance Vickers wondered about another proposed stipulation, that a few businesses would pay an annual inspection fee uf $25 Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer said this would be an attempt to regulate things better. Vickers said that people who don't handle their property and follow the rules probably should not have special use permits anyway. He suggested writing up a violation for so­ meone if rules are not followed as an alter­ native to the $25 fee. He added that he would be willing to pay the fee if it was required for everyone. Planning Commission Member Regina Stein said the amendment is a recommend* non from Planning Consultant Rand D She added that she was told that special use goes with the land, which would help businesses people. People would be responsi­ ble for getting zoning permits because there needs to be some kind of documentation. "You can't just go on neighbors* com­ plaints," she said. "This (amendment) is a good insurance policy for both the township and the petition holder. " She added that a physical inspection of the property also should be required. Vickers said he was concerned about restrictions on businesses hours. He said it helps to have a 24-hour service in the case so­ meone's refrigerator breaks down in the mid­ dle of the night. He added that during extra hours, businesses can sell items to people so they can make their own repairs. Planning Commission member Wes VanRhee said the panel put this plan together and considered the stipulations to be a gixxl middle ground. "This is restrictive for a reason, the intent was to keep it on a small scale." he said "This amendment allows people to move when their business grows " "We are trying to accommodate businesses because they provide services to this community." Vickers said that what people do in their homes should not be anyone eIse's concern. VanRhee said that because neighbors arc closer together now than they used to be. what people do is everybody's concern Business owners who wish to expand, will need lo move to an industrial or commercial zone Vickers added that if he is restricted to allowing only one person to work at a time, he would be out of business He said he does not want to expand or move his business because he is planning to retire in two years. VanRhee added that people also would be restricted to providing repair and maintanence to passenger or non-commercial vehicles This amendment, he said, would be like any other special use permit, which people could lose if there were any complaints. Board member Rex Schad said the Planning Commission was pretty much in favor of the changes and recommended it with a 6-2 vote. A similar issue was voted on in October 1994. and was not approved then He added that from speaking with the members he found that reasons for wanting this to pass included trying to accommodate people who are currently in violation, to keep status quo. and a change in philosophy. "It seems like all of those things were taken into consideration." he said. Stein said this ordinance amendment would provide accountability, which is critical because no one knows what will develop as time goes by. "This gives leeway and freedom and is the best effort the commission can provide." she said. Board member Bill Getty said he is all for these businesses but feels the proposed amendment would make it difficult to reject anyone VanRhee said he does not think this would be a problem because businesses in this zone encompass less than 10 percent of roads and streets Spencer said the primary roads are Cherry Valley. Green Lake, Parmalee from M-37 east. Bass Road. Sate Road and Irving Road Stein added that if the ordinance does not work, they can always rescind it later. "This also helps people who want to have a business and are willing to do it the proper way." she said. The ordinance, she said, is not designed to restrict every single thing. The hours were set up to provide for the neighbors, but if an emergency comes up every now and then, something could probably be done because they don't want to put people out of business Supervisor Don Boysen said he thinks this would work. Minor changes could be made to <n<ne of the stipulations, if necessary. Solid waste host agreement hearing ‘restrained’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A public hearing on a possible host agreement between City Management, own­ ers of Hastings Sanitary Service, and Barry County officials was a icslraincd meeting, with several speakers outlining what they wanted in the contract. The proposed agreement, which was fixmed in February in negotiations between county officials and Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice. limits the growth in size of the land­ fill. controls the amount of material entering the landfill, and sets the royalties paid to the county, along with other issues The proposed host agreement lakes the same route as any change to the county's solid waste plan. It is first sent by the Barry County Board to the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee for review. That committee examines the proposed change and returns it to the board with its recom­ mendation to approve ex deny. As part of the committee's review, a pub­ lic hearing is held, with the May S meeting filling that requirement. Objections by those who spoke included the lack of provision for exporting solid waste in the current plan. A man who said he was from Browning Ferris Industries, one of the world's largest solid waste businesses, said Barry County will get a lot of solid waste from outside, with no place to send it but to Hastings San­ itary Service, allowing customers no free­ dom of choice. Another problem he said, was the county having first refusal for the building of more landfills in the county if the agreement is approved. He said his company would chal­ lenge that provision. Children will benefit from UAW Local 138 from Hastings Manufacturing Emergency services workers often deal with children in stressful situations, and having a stuffed animal for the emergency workers to give to the young ones to hold helps them. Thanks to an anonymous donor, the Community Services Committee of UAW Local 138 had the chance to donate all ol these sluffed animals to go in Barry County Sheriffs Department cruisers. Shown with the cuddly animals are (from left) committee member Barb James. Shenfl Stephen DeBoer, and committee members Sally Hallock and Mane Warner. Earl Day asked. "How many times do we have to say no?" "People don't respond to these things, then afterward wonder why il happened We've said 'no' in the past; it's the same today " Larry (Bonner; Lippert, said in the past the Barry County Health Department has funded and monitored the landfill. Now that funding is gone. the county should have an integrated plan supported by grants and Hastings Sani­ tary Service to restexe that control since. " the health department has the expertise." Lippert also said he was concerned that the landfill was so close to several bodies of wa­ ter that it might lead to contamination of the water supply. "Down the road our children will have lo clean up this dump." he predicted. "Don't pass this one." said Art Brewer, "add things to it; make it a livable situa­ tion." Brewer suggested that all trucks leaving the landfill should exit on Willitts Road north of the main landfill entrance, and the dust caused by the trucks controlled. All property taxes of those within one-half mile of all landfills should be suspended, he said, and the county should have a full-time in­ spector to monitor activity at the landfill, paid for by City Management, without con­ ditions set by the owners of the landfill. Brewer said all commissioners should be able to inspect the landfill at any time. He asked that the lest wells at the landfill be inspected by an independent lab. and the results published annually. Extend the city water service from the city limits to Wilhtts Road at City Managemen­ t's expense and, “tell them to take it or leave it." he concluded. A man who said he had been in transporta­ tion for 15 years calculated that 50 to 70 trucks would be coming into the county ev­ ery day to service the landfill. The road use would hurt the highway, he said, and he suggested enforcement plans be put in place now. The road systems leading to the landfill are not adequate for that kind of traffic, he said. Royalties were not large enough, and the tipping fee should go into the county's general fund. Bill Avery said trucks from Texas have gone into the Hastings landfill. "How much does it cost to deliver garbage from Texas? Even the northern part of Texas is 1.000 miles away, and (since the they hauled solid waste) (he trucks would have to deadhead' hack. a four- lo five-day round tnp. "Don't they have any place to dump that stuff there’’" he said. He said the landfill should be bonded for $100 million with a liability policy from today to 50 years past closure. Competition should be allowed to keep prices down. Avery said, and export provi­ sions put into the agreement The planning committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday. May 17. in the commissioners* chambers of the courthouse to discuss the public comment and its recommendation to the board. It the Counts Board approves the amend­ ment. it goes all of the municipalities in the county Two-thirds of the 21 units must ap­ prove the amendment before it goes to the bead of the DEQ fix approval. Environmental attorney Doug Donnell, hired by the County Board, said mans things can affect the future of solid waste control in the State of Michigan and Barry County. Now there are strict limitations on import­ ing solid waste into the county, but out-of­ state solid waste cannot be regulated because of federal law. Donnell said. Slate or federal legislation could affect the county's ability to limit and restrict import from other coun­ ties. he said. Also a possibility is a regional approach through stale legislation, with solid waste freely flowing inside specific areas, or zones. In earlier, tentative plans put forth by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. (DEQ) Barry County was in a 20county "zone." A bill to be introduced in the Stale Legis­ lature this month repeals almost everything controlled by local units of government, said chairman of the planning committee, V. Harry Adrounie. The proposed law would, "open up the en­ tire state with no restrictions of flow control (of solid waste). It will all be out of our hands, with no kind of control whatsoever," he said. Chairman of the County Board James Bai­ ley said. "We're running out of lime if Barry County wants to make decisions for Barry County." "Il's not perfect; but we had give and take." he said. School volunteers’ reception Monday The ninth annual Volunteer Recognition Reception fix Hastings Area Schools will be held at 7 p.m. next Monday. May 20. in the west gym of the Hastings Middle School. The event is lo honor more than 500 area citizens who have served in many volunteer capacities doing such things as chaperoning, speaking at career days, and working in the library. Refreshments will be served Following the reception, a lour of the renovations and additions currently under way al Central E’ cmentary School and the middle school will be given. A representative of the building contractor in charge of the project will be on hand lo answer questions. Education? Retirement? Peace ol Mind? You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information. call 1-8OO-4US BOND XXFe JBO.SBS W * ■ I aw I �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16, 1996 LETTERS from our readers... Fetal alcohol trouble can be avoided 7b The Editor: Barrs Counts Substance Abuse Services would like lo make the Barrs Counts Com­ munity aware of National Fetal Alcohol Syn­ drome Awareness Week. The week of May 12 through May 18. has been set aside to promote community awareness of the dangers and consequences linked to alcohol consumption during pregnanes Approximate!) one of every 500 babies bom today in the United States as FAS. or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome For every child with FAS. there arc at least ten other children who will suffer from Fetal Alcohol Effects, or FAE FAS children often exhibit chic or more of lhe following birth defects: growih retardation (slower growth); facial defects such as smaller heads, misshapen eyes, and a "flat­ tened" face; heart, kidney, muscle and other formative defects, and behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, poor coordination, mental retardation, and learning disabilities. FAE children may exhibit "milder" ver­ sions of the above effects, especially the behavior and learning problems In either in­ stance. alcohol consumption causes real damage — physical, emotional, and developmental — which can last a lifetime. Women who drink heavily (four to five drinks per day) during their pregnancy are most al risk for giving birth to an FAS baby. However, expectant mothers who drink moderately or lightly, or who "binge" drink, also jeopardize their unborn child's health and well being. While one drink of alcohol — a 12-ounce beer, five ounces of wine, or one shot of 80-proof whiskey — stays in the mother's body for one or two hours, that same amount of alcohol will affect the fetus for as long as six to 12 hours. Drinking during pregnancy also can increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. There is simply no “safe" amount of drink­ ing during pregnane). Even mothers who Road Commission needs to prioritize 7b The Editor: As I drove home tonight (May 9). alone, in the dark and in lhe thickest, most dense fog I have ever encountered, the while fog line and yellow centerlines were my only lifelines. As I moved at a crawl’s pace on two state highways leading home, doing my best to "keep it between the lines" all 1 could think about were Jack Kineman's words in today's Banner. "As lhe edge/fog lines fade and eventually disappear, we hope everyone understands who is responsible.. .” I believe it is Mr. Kineman who will be the one responsible when, on a night like tonight in the near future after those lines arc gone, one of my loved ones is killed because he or she had no guides through the fog to cling to for direction I doubt Mr. Kineman will be the one who "understands who is responsible" when it is his loved one found dead in a tangl­ ed mess of metal and glass after the fog has lifted. It may be Gov. John Engler's fault that federal funds have been redirected elsewhere, but it is Mr. Kineman who has decided what public road services to cut. thereby needlessly putting the lives of innocent children and tax­ payers al risk. In the Banner article. Mr Kineman con­ tinued his quote with “...we hope everyone understands w ho is responsible and will bear with the Road Commission while wr do our best with vrrv limited funding. " How is putting lives at nsk "doing our very best?" If the cost to paint edge lines is only SI02.000. and the county gets nearly $4 million, including $774,686 in locally raised revenues, what is lhe problem? What is lhe money being spent on? What could the Road Commission have to do that is more important than preserving public safety? Scraping the berms? Chopping up roadside trees? Patching potholes’ Sweeping gravel? Explain this to the survivors of the first fatal accident victim who couldn't tell which side of the road he was on 1 believe Mr. Kineman should look for other, less risky services to cut from the road commission budget and put priority on life­ saving measures This is not the first tactic by Mr. Kineman and the Road Commissioners to threaten and bully the public into political action. 1 seem to remember how he. rather illegally, used coun­ ty snowplows to promote a road millage, while refusing to plow the roads because there was not enough money, again putting lives in danger. If Mr. Kineman and the Road Commission were truly doing their "very best.” they would agree lo take pay cuts, layoffs or cuts in less needed services in order to keep priority where it should be — on safety for those who live, work and play in Barry County. Michelle M. Sulser Lake Odessa BISD services worth the investment 7b The Editor: On June 10. Barry County voters will have lhe opportunity to vote to increase the millage needed by Barn Intermediate School District (BISD) to keep existing programs and to im­ prove services given to special education students The school district has increased greatly with the number of students, and funds are Don’t let lines fade away 7b The Editor: With reference to the headline in last week's Banner. "White-edge lines on county roads to fade." Governor John Engler has reallocated lhe new centerline and white-edge line repainting funds to go for slate truckline projects. Last night my husband and I had to make a 60-mile round trip on county roads in a tremendous heavy fog We could barely see lhe edge lines. There was a long line of traffic moving very cautiously in front of us and behind us and a constant flow of oncoming traffic It was only the centerlines and white edge lines that brought us home safely, plus prayers. Please don't let them fade away. Please write immediately to Gov. Engler regarding this issue. His address is: Gov. John Engler. Michigan Stale Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48913. Laura Schroeder Hastings needed to give all the special education students the best education possible. The BISD has not had a millage increase in 25 years and the voters of Barry County could change that this year. As a parent of two special education students. I have had the opportunity to see how the BISD is able to help. My daughters have benefitted substantially. With the help of BISD programs, my daughters have been able to become a part of this community just like you and 1. My one daughter was able to graduate from Hastings High School, seek employment, and be able to live on her own because of the skills, opportunities, and education she was able to obtain through BISD services. My other daughter has needed many more services from BISD such as speech therapy , other therapies and academic education. She still has a few years in the BISD trainable menially impaired program and may require more services before she completes the program. The BISD has many services to give to the special education students, but the additional millage is needed so these services may con­ tinue and improve. Please show your support for this millage by voting "yes" for the BISD millage on June 10. Mickey Ann Cousino Hastings reported dnnkmg sparingly during pregnancy have given birth to children with alcoholrelated effects. To be on the safe side, any female who is pregnant or who suspects she may be pregnant should not drink any alcoholic beverages. Women who arc planning a pregnancy also should refrain from alcohol consumption. It is also not a good idea to drink while breastfeeding a child. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is 100 percent preventable. FAS and FAE don't have to hap­ pen. If you arc pregnant or think you ma) be. slop drinking alcohol now. If you think or know you have a drinking problem, seek the help that you and your baby need. Confidential, professional counseling is available from Barry County Substance Abuse Services. If you have any concerns, or would like more information on Fetal Alcohol Syn­ drome. call 948-4866 during business hours. The staff of Barry County Substance Abuse Services CORRECTION In a story in last week's Banner. Bany County Road Commission Engineer-Man­ ager Jack Kineman said he inadvertently gave an incorrect figure for lhe cost per mile lo paint while edge/fog lines on county roads. The correct figure $300 per mile. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • All letters ere subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. as Tat serve or criticisms of testimonial: isas will not be for-profit b accepted. • Letters serving the function of ’cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will ba determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typerf double-spaced. Silent Observer Sarving REWARD 81,500** REPORT CRIME 1-800-331*9031 Oppositional behavior disorder can be treated Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is described as a disruptive behavior disorder. In order for a child to he diagnosed with ODD. a child must meet at least four of the following criteria and the problems must have been evi­ dent for at least six months 1) Often loses temper 2) Argues with adults. 3) Often actively defies or refuses to comp­ ly with adults' requests or rules. 4) Often blames others for their mistakes. 5) Easily annoyed. 6) Often angry/resentful. 7) Is often spiteful/vindictivc. Many of these children will not take respon­ sibility for their behavior or actions. They will deny any involvement in the activity and will often "invent" some type of story that will place the blame on someone else. Even when they are caught "in the act." they will still in­ sist that they were not in the wrong. Some children will display significant temper tantrums for a few weeks or even months and then they will stop when they finally come to understand that their behavior is not getting them anywhere. However. ODD children will persist and continue acting out. even when they arc not gening anywhere. If you arc a parent with a child who displays many of these characteristics, it can be quite trying on you to provide intervention to try lo help the situation. It might even be quite dif­ ficult lo cope as well! Here arc some steps that may help somewhat I) Positive reinforcement is a phrase you might have heard of before, but maybe con­ fused it with bribery. "PR" is lhe most basic intervention technique that is used with behavioral modification programs. It focuses on positive behavior rather then negative. A child who is in trouble for fighting at school may get more attention for his "anti-social**< behavior than a "social" child who develop* friendships quite easily. 2) Offering choices can benefit the child by. developing decision-making skills and prac­ ticing making choices. For the oppositional child, it can be a way of providing some ac­ ceptable ways to take control. 3) Many children can often benefit by lav­ ing appropriate and suitable activities for discharaging their anger. Riding a bike or hit­ ting a pillow can be helpful Organized ac­ tivities such as karate or Tac Kwon Do are' very positive outlets for your child to unders* land discipline and respect ; 4> Counseling can he a intervention that can provide insight into the situation. Often parents have a chance lo vent their frustra­ tions. Many of them feel helpless and feeK nothing can help their child, as well as I themselves. Developing a behavior modifies-1 (ion trealmenl plan can be the first step lo help ‘ lhe eMire family. Pick up a copy of The Hastings BANNER Every Week for COMPLETE SPORTS COVERAGE for Barry County! Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Buifdino Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vemon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Cartton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line lor Congress and the Senate. 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all ol Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 43909, phone (517) 373-0842. about same sex marriage law? HastingsBaNNER ifisgai■ this state. Do you support this legislation, or do you think government should My out of peoples' private lives? Dn>oted lo the interests of Harry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dtvmson Ol J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952N Broadway wasting Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacoba Prondont Joyce Ryan ’roasu'or Fradanc Jacobo Vca Presidon! Stephen Jacobo Secretary •NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (EMor) Elaine Gilbert (Assafanf Editor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy Smith Sharon Miler James Jensen Mandy Mabel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Cwsohed ads accepted Monday through Fndayeam to 5J0pm . Saturday 8Xam - Noon Scon Owner Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year« Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere *•«* *»■•» IlHingr MBte McDsaaid, NnMBe: “1don't •hink H'1 P^°per as a personalopinion. It goes againn God's “I think they're involves “No, 1 don’t support it. too much in people's It has something lo do private lives. Tin not in with religious beliefs.” tows.” POSTMASTER Send address changes to P O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Pa>d at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) favor of same sex marriages. Gary Rice, Hickory Corners: Dick Brota, Hastings: “I think they should make it illegal. Ijust don’t think it’s right. I think they’re sick.” Bryan Laapan, Hastings: “Stay out of their lives. ! don’t want anything to do with it.” Irene Brown, Hutii*i: “1 think they should, but I don’t agree with the marriages either.” I . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16, 1996 — Page 5 BISD, continued from page 1 Happy Time students march for CF Students at Happy Time Pre-School recently participated In a "Mini­ March" for Cystic Fibrosis. They marched 10 laps around the school building and collected more than $1,000 In pledges. The money will help children who suffer with the disease called Cystic Flbroris, to fund research and new equipment for children who suffer from CF. The children earned certificates, T-shirts, and prizes and Happy Time Pre-School earned a "Little Smart Computer" that will be used In the classroom. Shown here are (from left) All Shaw. Seth Parker. Sara Archambeau and Kyle Sheldon. After months of cheering the stock market as it climbed to record heights, some in­ dividual investors are now taking up a new sport. They’re bear watching. Some people thought they saw a bear on March 9, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 171 points in one day. But it turned out to be a false alarm, as the market regained two-thirds of that loss the following trading day. •However, convinced that the slock market’s upward trend won’t continue forever (and it won’t), nervous investors are looking for the arrival of a bear market. Unfortunately, even those who make a liv­ ing trying to predict the movements of the stock market are rarely accurate. It’s true that most of the significant advances in the stock rqarket will correct, and investors will see the value of their portfolios fall But whether that will be in two weeks, two months or two years, no one can predict. ■Rather than trying to make predictions, a wiser strategy might be to develop a plan that will protect you in the event of a stock market decline. That plan should not include abandoning stocks and stock mutual funds. Since the early 1950s. there have been 14 bear markets (defined as periods when the Standard &. Poor s 500 declines 15 percent or more) On averaging, during each of these declines, the stock market fell 24 percent. Certainly, the thought of watching a $10,000 portfolio fall to $7,600 is not a pleasant one However, on average, each of these prices had returned to where it was prior to the decline. While no one enjoys watching the value of their investments fall, a period of eight or eyen 18 months is a very short span in the 20 of 30 years that n.nst people spend investing. IO addition, temporary declines in stock prices offer opportunities for investors to purchase shares of the best companies at reasonable pfices. If you want your portfolio to be in the best shape possible to weather a market decline. n)ake sure you own good quality companies. While the stocks of strong companies are not immune from decline in a bear market, their prices typically do not fall as much as those of lesser-quality companies, and they generally rebound faster. . The stocks that are most vulnerable during markets declines are those that have very high price-lo-eamings ratios; in other words, the • hot” stocks of the day. Heavy concentra­ tions of Internet slocks, for example, snould - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Close Change 627, AT&T 587, Ameritech 68'/, Anheuser-Busch 657, Chrysler 29’/? CMS Energy 44‘/, Coca Cola 867, Dow Chemical 847, Exxon 167, Family Dollar 367? Ford 547, General Motors 357. TCF Financial 257, Hastings Mfg. 1087, IBM 507, JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 92J/? lO’/a Kmart 707, Kellogg Company 477, McDonald's 507; Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 177, 87, Spartan Motors 407: Upjohn 391.85 Gold 5.39 Silver 5624 71 + Dow Jones Volume 459.000.000 + 37, + 27. + 17, + 17. +1 -37 -47, + 27, + 17, + •/» + 7, + 17, + 7, + 27, + 7, + 27, + ’/» + 17, + ’h —7, + 17, ♦ 17, + 37, — 1.98 -.10 203.76 probably be reduced and replaced by stocks in more reasonably valued industries. The value of owning good quality stocks over long periods of time cannot be overstated. Only stocks offer the inflation pro­ tection and rising income potential you need to ensure that you don’t outlive your savings. To realize their long-term rewards, however, stock owners must live through short-term declines. During those uncomfortable periods, remember, the worst thing a bear market can do is to scare you away from the investments, you need the most. Amcfita, In you arc not required to o^er "Wolf Board" that allows a student to press a button and have the board articulate what the student wants to say (such as "I have to go to lhe bathroom"), and even special head sticks to allow students to operate computers are all pan of technological innovations the district has to fund The BISD also hopes to improve services to autistic children. A new program now be­ ing used in other districts, which allows autistic children to attend regular classes with the help of a full-time teacher assistant, could be put in place as a result of the mil­ lage increase. Hund says. The district also could speed up psycho­ logical evaluations of students suspected of being handicapped. The evaluations are part of the testing that determines whether a stu­ dent is eligible for special education. Right now students are waiting two months for evaluations. Hund said. Bus rides for some handicapped students that arc now in excess of an hour in duration could be shortened. The district also wants to expand its part­ time occupational therapist position to full lime. The occupational therapist helps stu­ dents with Tine motor skills. The therapist currently must cram visits to 30 students in various schools of lhe two districts lhe BISD serves into a four-day period. Students requir­ ing occupational therapy are expected to in­ crease to 35 next year. Hund said. The district's physical therapy program also is running at maximum capacity. Hund said, with 35 to 40 students spread out over two school districts serviced by one physical therapist. Additional staff will be needed for any increases in students. Hund said. The BISD also wants to spend some of the millage funds on staff training, so staff members can “remain current on the newest techniques and technologies for assisting students." For instance, Hund said, lhe district wants lo obtain training on how to write behavior management plans for special education stu­ dents in the public schools. The plans would spell out what is considered inappropriate behavior and what lhe consequences for it would be. Training by experts in attention deficit disorder and other expanding special education fields also could be provided. BISD administrators paint a picture of a district already operating at maximum capac­ ity. Mohler admitted that "we ask our people lo do more and they do do more than other districts." Any additional special education enroll­ ment couid reduce services further if the mil­ lage is not passed. "We have growing case loads all the li.ne,” Hund said. "We have to find altema- live ways lo address these needs. We’re gel­ ling lo the point where we can’t go on this way." The educators said enrollments in special education arc increasing each year. There’s been a 703 percent increase m the Hastings and Delton handicapped population since 1971. when lhe current BISD millage was first approved. The number of special educa­ tion students has increased from less than 100 in 1971 to 650 students now. Mohler said there has not been an increase in lhe millage since the first 1.25 mills was approved in 1971. Even that millage has been rolled back lo 1.10 mills because slate law (the Headleee Amendment) mandates that the district s property lax revenues not exceed yearly cost of living increases. BISD staff has also increased, from some five staff people in 1971 to 30 people today. Staffing within the school districts for special education teachers also has increased. "Every year Hastings and Delton Kellogg (the districts BISD serves) have to add addi­ tional staff,” Hund said. "When I came here in 1973 Hastings had four classroom (special education) teachers -- now they have 17." Because of limited special education funds. Hund said, the school districts have had to pay the special education teachers’ salaries out of their general funds. With the increased millage, the BISD could pick up some of the cost of increased special education staff in the schools, he said. Mohler said the BISD nuw is only able lo offer minimal services, and hopes to al least improve those services to a mid-range. "We’re not trying to go from a Volk­ swagen lo a Cadillac,” he said. "We’re aim­ ing for a Chevy." The increased millage would give lhe dis­ trict about $495,000 in additional yearly rev­ enues. Current revenues are approximately $505,000. Mohler said property taxpayers would be paying an average of $33 extra per year if the millage passes. Currently, they are paying an average of $39 per year. If the millage is passed, taxpayers would be paying a total average of $72 per year. Please Support Your United Way. Reaching Thotc Who Seed Help Touching l»AU.** The figures are based on what the taxes would be for a $70,000 home with a stateequalized value of $35,000. "It s a lot of program and services for very few dollars." Mohler said of BISD services. He said the millage increase is for "living human beings who need to have services in order lo become fully functional in our soci­ ety." Blanche Munjoy Local Democrat joins convention Blanche Munjoy. chairwoman of the Democratic party in Barry County, has been elected to represent Michigan at the Democratic national convention this August. She was selected at lhe 3rd District Convention held in Grand Rapids on May 4. Two men and two women were nominated and elected unanimously at lhe convention. To attend the convention, one must be a precinct delegate, an executive board member of the county and a member in good standing of the Democratic party. "It’s the biggest honor I’ve ever had in my life," Munjoy said. "I’m thrilled to be going." Munjoy is also treasurer of Rutland Charter Township. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 14, 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. SHOP FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 17 & 18 food to the hungry Or shelter homeless ot the about to thp In td't. one nicest th.nqs ivinq here in America is that you red ■, don’t have to do an,th ng for anybody For your insurance <all Farmers Insurance Group LINGERIE SALE STARTS SALE 12.99 25%-30% OFF ST. JOHN S BAY® SHORTS FOR MEN RM. SIS SAVE ON A LARGE SELECTION OF MEN S SHORTS BRAS, BRIEFS, SUPS, CAMISOLES AND MORE. TWO DAYS ONLY! EXTRA 10% OFF SEMI-ANNUAL LINGERIE SALE PRICES, ALREADY 25-30% OFF REGULAR PRICES. Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count. plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50 + drivers Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55- and secunty GARY BEGG, LUTCF A<ent GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto.. Home, lilt Commercial Extra 10% off Freday & Saturday. May 17 & IB only. Sale prices elective through June 29 30% OFF SHEER CARESS* PANT1HOSE Sale excludes Value R<ght items 30% OFF ALL MISSES’ EMBELLISHED TEES Percentage o*i regular prices 30% OFF ALL MISSES . PETITES & WOMEN’S TWILL PANTS Percentage c4* ’egu-ar prees SALE 17.99 WHITE SALE STARTS TODAY SAVE ON BEDDWG COORDINATES. SHEETS. PILLOWS, TOWELS, SHOWER CURTAINS, BATH MATS, ACCESSORIES A MORE. All ules exclude Value Right items and items sold every day in muitpies of two or more ARIZONA JEAN CO * RELAXED-FIT SHORTS FOR YOUNG MEN S SIZES Reg. $22 17%-25% OFF SALE 21.99 ARIZONA JEAN CO.* LOOSE FIT JEANS FOR YOUNG MEN S SIZES Reg. $25.99 CHILDREN S ATHLETIC SHOES NIKE*. REEBOK*, LA. GEAR*. 30% OFF GIRLS SELECTED TEES, AND 2 PC. SHORT SETS. SWEAT SETS AND LONG PANT SETS SALE 11.99 ARIZONA JEAN CO * EMBROIDERED T-SHIRT FOR YOUNG MEN S SIZES Reg. $1« 30% OFF BOYS SELECTED TEES ANO SHIRTS SAVE ON ALL DOCKERS* CASUAL SLACKS FOR MEN 1»S Ucrujar Hennp VU90M Brnkwu: 945-4454 Em: 945-9914 STORE HOURS: Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16. 1996 Fixed millage rates will be on primary ballot Aug. 6 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Voters once again will be asked lo ap­ prove seven rued mills for six years for the county, townships and intermediate school districts. The fixed millage, approved for six scars by voters in 1990. expires at the end of this year. If the fixed millage rate is not renewed the Tax Allocation Board will meet annually to set lhe rates Commissioners voted Tuesday to request, on lhe August primary election ballot, voter approval of the same fixed millage rate of 5 K7 mills for the county. 1 mill for town­ ships. and 13 mill for the intermediate schexd district If approved, that rale would be in effect through 2002 or until altered by county voters. "A fixed millage allows affected govern­ mental units to budget annually without concern as to millage to be allocated lo them." the board said in its resolution. lhe County Advisory Tax Allocation Committee is in agreement with the alloca­ tions for the fixed millage. County Admin­ istrator Michael Brown told the board In the past, public school districts were also included for a fixed rate of X mills to make a total of 15 fixed mills for county taxpayers. However, lhe 1994 comprehen­ sive school finance and property tax reform measures of Proposal A have taken the schools out of the fixed millage picture and they arc no longer part of lhe Tax Allocation Board. Brown has said. Extra millage sought The county board also agreed lo put a pro­ posal on the Aug. 6 ballot to offset previous Headlee Amendment millage reductions in the county’s tax rate. Commissioner Tim Burd cast the lone dissenting vote. The Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment lo the Michigan Constitution rolls back millage levies when property values climb higher than the rate of inflation That proposal will ask voters to approve .8699 mill from 1996-2006 for general op- 'Myidltip. ^foaeike*.,. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedu Creek Rd M mi South Pastor Brew Branham PNwk 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor­ ship II 00a m . Evening Service al 6 00p m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Haumgv. Ml 49058 Father Gale fabmon Vicar Ph.w 623 2050 (Delton) after 6 p m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mas* 10 00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 753 3021 church phone. (6161 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9:30 am . Sunday School 11:00 am . Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH, Corner State Rd and Bollwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sundav - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 Mom ing Worship. 6 00 p m Evening actmties Wednesday -7 pmshare gnnip* in various homes Contact church office lor into, on these Prayer and Bible study al the church WELCOME CORNERS I NIT ED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadwav. Hastings Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Ph.<K *674061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am. Rev. Ken Vaught. 11 (X) am Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 * m. lor all ages NEW’ beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult starves. Gaining Per uwul Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Dextrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Cailing God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationships wnh your Sptxisc. Children and Friends Join us for lhe class lhat fils your needs 4-H. Mondavs 6 30-8 00 pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 pm at 154 E Braodway. Woodland il-auKiugh residence) and Wednes­ day .5 15 p m al the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast lhe third Saturday each month 8 00 a m.. freewill offering You are invited and welcome ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefterwn Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 pm. Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m and 11:15 a.m . Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9.30 a m Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 6 00 p m at the church Bring sack lunch QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship II am.. After School Special Wednesday .4pm P.O. Bin 63. Hasnngs Ml 49051 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m . Classes for all ages. 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6.-00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6 30 Awaaa Clubs. 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand Si . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details JLS CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3lst Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9 30 a m . Saturday Maw during the summer 6:00 p.m . Communion Services Wednesday. Friday al 9:00 a.m. ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick al 948-2101. St /.ndrew's is a pan of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod INDEPENDEM CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mattuwn Rd . Hastings Ml 49058) meeting al Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Minuter. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 am. B»bte School. 10:30 am. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7 00 p.m. Wednesdav. in home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11.00 a.m Mooting Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday 7 00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852 9228 Morning Celebration 10 a..u. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page is Paid tor oy The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WMN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORA TID of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HAITI NOS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1962 N Broadway — Hastings •OSLfY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings, Michigan HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 unith al M 79 Lawrence Hublcv. pavtor. phone 945 3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a m . Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship; Youth Fellowship w ith Bob and Pal Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pa*tor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a m and 10:45 a.m Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share lime 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening sen ice 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 pm also Nursery available for all sen ices Bring lhe whole family . HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all age* Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bible Ouz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLL CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hasting* Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services - 9:45 a.m . Bible Classes for all ages; 1040 a.m. Morning Worship Thursday 7 30 p m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing your Faith. 5:30 p.m. youth meeting with "Youth with a Message" 945-9224; 6 30 p m Bible study far ail GRACE LUTHERAN CHI RCH. 239 E Nonh St . Michael Anton. Pauor Phone 94 5 9414 Sunday. May 19 -8:00 and 10 45 a m Ho­ ly Communion; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages); AAL Branch after service. Thursday. May 16 — 11:30 Prayer Lunch. 7 00 Adven­ turers 8:00 AA Friday . May 17­ 6 30 SS Suff Apprev Dinner Saturday. May 18 - 9 00-Noon AAL Geranium Sale; 10:00 Catechism 4; 6DO YG Reh . 800 NA Monday. May 20 - 7 00 Kotnonu 4. Tuesday. May 21 — 7 00 Congregation Council. Wednesday. May 22 - 10:00 Word watcher* HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexlcr. Program/Youih Director. Thursday, May 16 — 3 00 p.m Cadene Choir. 3OD7 00 Church Rummage Sale — Leason Sharpe Hall Friday. May 17 9:00-4:00 p.m. Church Rummage Sale — Leason Sharpe Hall Sun- d a y . M a y 19- •• •PRESBYTERIAN HERITAGE SUNDAY*** 9.30 a.m and 11 DO a m Morning Worship (9:30 ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH AMFM) Nursery is provided for both service*. 9:30 Church School for all age*. 10:30 a m. "Coffee Hour** — Dining Room. 11:20 a.m. Children's Church; 5.00 Confirma­ tion Class meet* with the Session. b 00 p m. Confirmation CUss Din­ ner Monday. May 20 - 10:00 a.m. Suff meet* for prayer; 12:00 Rotary Senior Boy*' Luncheon; 7 00 p.m. Mission Committee — dining room. 7:30 p.m. Trustees meeting — lounge Wednesday. May 21 — 7 00 p.m Chancel Choir HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Super! Musk Coordinator and Organist Church phone 1616) 945 9574 Barner free building wnh elevator to all floor* Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am . Worship 11 00 am — with child care for infant* and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8. Youth FelHw*hip 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fami ly Church Night - Prepared light meal 6:00 p m . Adult Bible Study and Activities for Kid* 6 45 pm. First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all age* THURSDAYS — Children'* Choir 4 00 pm. Youth Handbell* 4 30 p m . Adult Handbell Choir 6 30 p m . Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m Thursday. May 16 - CROP Walk Planning Meeting. 7 00 p m Wednesday. May 22 — Purple Tea Cancer Aw arene** and Education Program 2 00 p m operating expenses without depleting reserve funds.'' (he board said in its millage crating purposes. It is estimated that the additional levy of 8699 mill will provide revenues of $780,000 in the first calendar year of the levy. "Barry County is obligated lo fund various stale and federal mandated programs and lhe general fund of the county of Barry docs not have sufficient funds lor general Margery L. (Norris) Hine Wilfred L. Bums HASTINGS - Wilfred L. Bums, age 78. of Hastings passed away Monday, May 13, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bora on October 17,1917inKaiamazoo, the son of Guy and Frances (Snyder) Bums. He moved to Hastings in 1941 from Glennie in February 1949, he married Dorothy May Nance. He worked for Allis-Chalmers Dealer for 10 years and from 1957 to 1980 he owned Bums Retrigeraiion. Mr. Bums was an avid bowler. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Bums of Hastings; two sons. Len (Marge) Bums. Frank Burns, both of Hastings; two daughters. Mrs. Donald (Betty) Taylor, Mrs. Maurice (Barbara) Rciglcr. bo;h of Hastings; sisters. Mrs. Bernice Sabino of Anaheim. California. Mrs. Opal Morion of Harlington. Texas; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great­ grandchildren. Respecting his wishes there will be no Funeral Services. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Michael Broun told the board of the reason for having the additional lax rather than an override. < (Proposal A. passed by voters in the stale in 1993. cut property taxes, raised sales tax from four to six cents on the dollar, limited future assessment hikes to 5 percent or the rate of inflation - whichever is less resolution. Prior to passage ol Proposal A. schools and governmental units could ask voters to ovemde the Headlee amendment "With proposal A that is a permanently reduced figure. It can only go down, it vsill iwcr go back up." County Administrator Meric M. Pelham HASTINGS - Margery L. (Norris) Hine age 83, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 11, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Margery was bom January 25, 1913 on a farm south of Hastings, lhe daughter of William J. & Lenna M. (Dennis) Norris. She attended Star School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1930 and had lived in Barry County her entire life. She retired from the United States Department of Agriculture in 1975. Margery was married to Gerald L. Hine on May 26,1933 and he preceded her in death on January 2, 1992. She is survived by a son and his wife. Nelson & Elaine Hine of Hastings; three grandchil­ dren, Patricia E. (Hine) & Michael Cox of Portage, Sheryl K. (Hine) & John Summerfield of Kalamazoo, John E. (Carrie) Hine of Hast­ ings; two step grandsons, Kenneth & Susan Foster of Middlevilie and Steven Foster of New York City; eleven grandchildren. Funeral Services wen held Tuesday, May14, 1996 at the William.. Funeral Home in Deltcn with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment was in Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charily of your choice. Funeral Home in Hastings. [ DELTON - Lawrence "Tom" Kiewiet. of Delton, passed away Saturday, May 11,1996 at his residence. He was born on December 11, 1954 at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, son of Mathew Kiewiet and Don A. Jenkins. •i He retired due to medical reasons from James River Corporation of Parchment in December. 1994 after 18 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and served for a short time in lhe United States Army. He was married to Jeanninc Myers on April 13. 1974. He was preceded in death by his grand­ mother. Harriet Kiewiet in June, 1993; cousin, David Kiewiet on January 11, 1995. Mr. Kiewiet is survived by his wife, Jeannine; two sons, Jeremy & Jason, both at home; his mother A father. Mathew A Dora Kiewiet of Augusta; five sisters, Cynthia Dimock of Augusta, Brenda Gemaat of Galesburg. Bernadinc DcBlecourt of Richland, Carla Moore of Galesburg. Kimberley Howard of Augusta; three brothers. Steven Kiewiet of Kalamazoo. Gordon Kiewiet of Kalamazoo, Scott Kiewiet of Galesburg; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place al his request and there will be no visitation. Friends arc invited to attend a Graveside Memorial Service to be held Thursday, May 16, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. al Cedar Creek Cemet­ ery. Meet at lhe Williams Funeral Home in Delton by 20:15 a.m. to go in procession to cemetery. CLARKSVILLE - Donald R. Stahl. age 63. of Clarksville, passed away Sunday, May 12, 1996 at Blodgett Medical Center from acciden­ tal injuries. He was bom November 23. 1932 in Camp­ bell Township, the son of Ralph and Leona (Kauffman) Stahl. He attended Rosenberger rural school, served in lhe United States Army for two years, 1956 and 1957. He lived and farmed in lhe Clarksville area all his life. He attended the Calvary Grace Brethren Church of Alto. Mr. Stahl is survived by aunts and uncles, Estes Clemenz of Lowell, Frank and Margu­ erite Kauffman of Hastings, Clarabelle Kauff­ man of Ako; several cousins and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 16,1996 at 1:00 p.m. at lhe Calvary Grace Brethren Church in Ako with Reverend Mick Funderburg officiating. Interment will be in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. [ Helen M. Belsito| Helen M. Belsito went to be with her family in Heaven on May 7, 1996. She was bom in Findley, Ohio on June 29, 1907. She married Alphonso Belsito on April 14, 1922. She and her family moved to Hastings in 1945. She belonged to the Sl Rose of Lima Parish and was a member of the Altar Society for many years. She and her husband owned and operated Al’s Place in Hastings for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonso; and her oldest daughter, Gloria Belsito Maurer of Bradenton, Florida; and her grandson Bille J. Jackson of Houston, Texas. Helen leaves behind her son. Dr. Alphonso Belsito of Bradenton, Rorida; three daughters, Mrs. (Billie) Alice J. Jackson of Huntsville. Texas; Mrs. (Ed) Patricia McKeough and Blanche Munjoy both of Hastings; also missing her are twenty-three grandchildren, fifty-three great-grandchildren, and six great-great­ grandchildren. According to her wishes, she was cremated in Splendora, Texas. No memorial service will be held. [ LAKE ODESSA - Lottie B. Hough, age 98, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, May 12, 1996 at Thomapple Manor. She was bom August 30,1897 in Lake Odes­ sa, the daughter of Burt and Clara (Knoll) Rodgers. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1915 and attended McGIophins Busi­ ness School. She was married to Morley Hough July 25, 1937. He preceded her in death February 9. 1969. She was employed at the Union Bank of Lake Odessa for several years, and served as treasurer of Odessa Township. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa, WSCS. Eastern Star and was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader for several years. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Sandbrook and Hazel Banker. She is survived by one son, Rodger (Lin) Hough of Delton; one grandson, Cris (Julie) Hough of Columbus, Ohio; one granddaughter, Lori (Ron) Th wing of Rint; one grezt grand­ son, Ian Hough; one sister, Bemiie (York) Duffy of Kalamazoo; several nieces A nephews. Funeral Services were held Wxlncsdav, May 15, 1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel n 1-ake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to he Central United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. HASTINGS - Merle M. Pelham, age 63, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 11,1996 at Belding Christian Nursing Home in Belding. Mr. Pelham was bom on October 19,1932 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the son of Harlan and Louise (Shupe) Pelham. He was raised in the Valparaiso area and a’tended sdtcols there. He then went on to attend lhe Greer Technical School of Chicago. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1952 unril 1953 when he enlisted in the United Slates Army serving until 1955. He was married lo Darlene J. Cammen « November 17, 1959 and moved to Hastings i*> 1972 from Chicago. q He was employed as a Master Building. Trades Craftsman all his working life, retirinti in 1995. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; onedaughter, Raye Kuzmanovski of Southfield.’? two sons, Robin Robertson of Hamilton, Montana, Merle E. Pelham of Lexicon.' Kentucky; eight grandchildren; four sisterr^ four brothers; several nieces and nephews..; Funeral services will be held Thursday, Mayt 16, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. । Burial will take place at Lexingtcn Nation^. Cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be made ic thp. Children’s Miracle Network. / ST. PETERSBURG. FLORIDA - John E. LaPine, age 88, St Petersburg. Florida and formerly of Richland and Delton area, pasted away Monday, May 6, 1996 at his residence. He was bom on February 17, 1908 in Port Austin, the son cf Israel Wilson and Mary Elizabeth (Moody) LaPine. He was married to Autumn Kimble on April 9, 1929. Mr. LaPine was employed at Checker Motors Manufacturing Corporation in zoo for thirty-eight years, retiring in 1 He was a member of the Hickory •345 F. & A.M. and the St Petersburg Day Adventist Church. He is survived by his wife, Autumn; daughters, Dolores Schley and Carolyn both of Richland; grandchildren, Kay Lynn Schley Cipcic, Larry Schley, Held, John Henke; and eleven grandchildren. Cremation has taken place at his Memorial services were held Saturday, 11. 1996 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Michael Nickleu of the Kalamazoo Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or the Seventh Day Adventist Church of St. Petersburg, Florida. FredD.Marhle Fred D. Markle of Hastings, passed away on March 8, 1996 in Bradenton, Floods. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 19,1996,12.00 p.m. Emmanuel Episcop­ al Church. Reception following in Parish House. I Warren R. Ha^ield| NASHVILLE - Warren T. Hatfield, age 75. of Nashville and formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 1996 at his residence. He was born on November 4,1920 in Thack­ er, West Virginia, the son of Hark and Ollie (McCoy) Hatfield. Mr. Hatfield attended school in Matewan, West Virginia. He entered lhe United States Army in 1941 and served until 1946. While in lhe Army he served under General George Patlen in Africa, Sicily, Italy, Normandy Invasion, and through­ out the European campaign. He received many decorations and citations, including three Purple Hearts, and Middle Eistem Campaign Medal with four Bronze service stars. He married Frances Lee on May 19, 1946 and she preceded him in death in July of 1990. He worked for twenty-seven years in lhe coal mines in West Virginia and moved to Hastings area in 1958, he owned a pizza parlor in Hastings and Battle Creek. He also worked at Atwood Corporation in Lowell. He retired from the pizza business in 1984. He also was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. He is survived by one son, Bruce (Jackie) Blankenship of Hastings; two daughters, Patri­ cia Daugherty of Nashville and Brenda (Jack) Cross of Hastings; one sister, Cardie Hatfield of Plainwell; seven grandchildren;; ten great­ grandchildren; Brother-in-law, Joe (Ruth) Cline of Columbus, Ohio; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 11, 1996 at the House of Prayer Church in Orangeville, with Reverend Fred Marshall and Reverend Mike Risner officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery with Mili­ tary Honors by Delton VFW Post #422. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Thelma M. Shute, age 75, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, May 15r 1996 at Thomapple Manor. Funeral arrangements are pending at the. Wren Funeral Home. I Herman]. Kuilema| CLOVERDALE - Herman J. Kuilema. a«e 71, of Cloverdale, passed away Thursday, May 9, 1996 at his residence. He was bom on July 27,1924 in Kalamazoo. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1942. He was employed for several years at former K.VJ>. painted homes in Kalamazoo area for manj- years and was employed for A A Industrial Services in Kazoo until retiremedb He was a life member of Delton VT.W. Potf •422. He was an avid fisherman. He serva with the United Slates Army during World WM n. He was married to Blanche Jump on May 1« 1977. He was preceded in death by his first wiflta Florence Kuilema in 1972; one brother, Ard| Kuilema in 1976; and an infant son. Mr. Kuilema is survived by his wifh Blanche; son A wife, Nick A Jerri Kuilema q Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Bridgetf, Mindft Nicole; great granddaughter, Karlie; one step­ son, Marty Warner of Delton; two step grand­ sons, Josh and Gabe; one sister, Dena Cerpaat of Rorida; three brothers, Pete Kuilema, Henry Kuilema, Charles Kuilema all of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services with Full Military Honors were held Monday, May 13, 1996 at Cedar Creek Cemetery with Pastor John Vick of the First Free Will Baptist of Galesburg officiating. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Ca/L.945-9554 to place your SPRING; GARAGE SALE in The Reminder and The Banner i �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Morgan to observe 50th anniversary Schroeders to mark golden anniversary Griffin-Powers . united in marriage Howard and Laura Schroeder of Hastings will celebrate their 50 years of marriage with lhe renewing of their vows and a buffet dinner at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Caledonia, on May 18th This thanksgiving celebration is being hosted by their children and grandchildren. Invitations have been sent to friends and relatives... all to share in this happy occasion. Gabriel M. Griffin, formerly of Hastings, ahd Kelly Powers of Grand Rapids were mar­ ried on Dec 30. 1995 at the Blythfield Hills Baptist Church in Rockford He is the son of Robert and Aleta Griffin of Hastings. She is the daughter of Mike and Debbie Powers of Rockford. The maid of honor was Kim Farrell, friend Of the bride and best man was Jeff Young, friend of the groom. Gabe. a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1995 graduate of Cornerstone College, is currently taking graduate courses in psychology at Western Michigan Unrversi^/^He works at Hope Network in Grand William and Jean Morgan of 5332 W. Love Rd.. Honor. Ml 49640 and long time residents of Hastings, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary May 3rd. To highlight the occasion, they have plann­ ed a trip to Branson. Missouri in May. They will also be celebrating with a family dinner in late spring. The Morgan s arc the parents of Joe and Denice Morgan of Overland Park. Kansas. Mark Morgan of San Diego. California and Rick and Kathy Morgan of Grand Rapids. They also have five granddaughters Jean’s mother. Ruth Lechner, resides in grand Rapids Kelly, a 1989 graduate of Cedar Springs High School and a 1993 graduate of Cor­ nerstone College, is also currently taking graduate classes in psychology at Western Michigan University. She works al Ehnis and Associates Counseling Service in Grand Rapids. After a honeymoon cruise to the Western Caribbean, the couple are at home in Grand Raymonds to observe golden anniversary Howard and Doreen Raymond were mar­ ried on May 26. 1946 by Lila Menker at the Pilgrim Holiness Church. They have four children. Vicki Lunstrum. Charles and Deb Raymond. Willie and Michelle Barry and special remembrance to the late Randy Raymond. They have eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. An open bouse will be held in their honor on Sunday. May 19th at the Hope Township Hall M-43 Hastings from 2 to 5 p.m. All family and friends, and neighbors arc invited to join in the celebration. Please no gifts. Your presence will be the best gift ever = Darbys to observe 50th anniversary Gulch-Heath to wed in July Sieve and Grace Gulch of Middleville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Julie to Greg Heath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Judy) Dcgwwtc and William Heath of Hastings. Julie is a 1989 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and she is employed at Flexfab. Greg is a 1988 graduate of Hastings and he is employed by D & S Machine Repair. A July wedding is planned al the United Methodist Church in Hastings La 50th wedding anniversary open house is being planned for Richard and Virginia (Thompson) Darby of Coats Grove The couple was married May 19. 1946. they have two children. Nyla Waltz of Phoenix. AZ and Beree Darby. Ph.D. of Gainesville. FL. They have three grandchildren The open house will be held Sunday. May 19. 1996 al the Woodgrove parish in Coats Grove from 2:30-5:00 p.m. All family, friends and neighbors are invited to join in the celebration of this joyous event (no gifts, please) Rushes to celebrate 50th anniversary Dallas and Mary (McLeod) Rush were married May 25. 1946 at the Carlton Center Methodist Church. Their children and grandchildren invite you to join them at an open house May 26. 1996 from I to 4 p.m. at their home. 5312 Brown Rd . Lake Odessa They have requested please, no gifts. Mabel Burleigh’s 90th birthday near Mabel (Poff) Burleigh is celebrating her 90ih birthday May 25. 1996 from I to 3 p.m. at the Comer Landing Restaurant (comer Grand Rivr Ave. and M-66). Friends and relatives please join her for cake and ice cream. No gifts please! The choir called ’Branches" from Eaton Rapids Robbins Church sings for the Lakewood United Methodist Church mother-oaughter banquet. Freida (Cox) McCurdy and Marie Fisher were hostesses at the Kilpatrick Missionary­ Dinner last Wednesday noon. They served roast pork and the other missionary ladies furnished all the other usual extras. The meal, as usual, was sumptuous There were 26 members and guests there Several churches had mother and daughter banquets last week. Lake wood United Methodist Church held a dinner Thursday evening, al which 240 ladies and girls were served ham and scalloped potatoes, veg­ etable. drinks and dessert by the men of the church. There were about six empty chairs in lhe fellowship hall that was set up for its maximum scaled capacity. Joyce Wcinbrecht went as my guest. Following the dinner, a singing group, called “Branches” from Robbins Church in Eaton Rapids, gave a concert. Dale John­ ston. the son of Everett and Pearl, a Wood­ land boy and a Lakewood High School alumnus, is a member of the group. On Saturday evening. I attended the Kil­ patrick United Brethren Mother-daughter banquet and ate with Lilian Vandccar. Susie Demood and Evelyn Goodrich. Hildred Chase and several of her family were at the same table. This meal was two types of lasagna, meat and vegetable, and both were delicious. Gar­ den salad with choice of dressings, garlic bread, iced lea. lemonade or coffee were served and the dessert was angel food cake with fresh strawberries The Kilpatrick program was called “Gardening Angels." The program was pre­ sented by Eileen Speas Lcpard who is George Speas’ sister. I left Kilpatrick soon after the program started to get to another mother-daughter banquet. That one was at Woodland United Methodist Church. They had enjoyed a meal of ham. scalloped potatoes, vegetable and molded salad before 1 arrived Their program was a slide show about a walk with God through nature presented by Harry Wallin, an active environmentalist. He said his family went on bird walks every Sunday morning in the spring and had an outdoor breakfast in the park after lhe walk The Living Stones of Lakewood United Methodist Church presented the debut of their 1996 program at the mother-daughter banquet of the Congregational Church in Lake Odessa last week. 1 heard from a few people who saw it that the program is great. This group is sponsoring a lasagna dinner fund-raiser al Lakewood United Methodist Church next Sunday evening and will pre­ sent the program to that church and guests al 7 p.m. following the dinner Reservations are needed for the dinner On Sunday the preschool and kindergarten children of Lakewood United Methodist Church presented every mother with a hand­ decorated flower pot planted with pansies and petunias. Mine even had a pink petunia blossom on it. At Zion Lutheran Church, the members of lhe youth group gave every mother a carna­ tion. This age of church members also ush­ ered ixi that Sunday, and Travis Posschn read the psalm I have been told that there is chicken pox in area schools and several children are out of school now. The Woodland Gospel Quartet has resumed its concert schedule since all of the singers are now home from their winter quarters. They gave two concerts in Battle Creek Sat­ urday. One was at a nursing home in the af­ ternoon and one was at lhe Church of the Brethren in lhe evening. Mary- Ellen Quigley was surprised Friday when Paul look her to Corner Landing, south of Ionia, for her birthday, and 34 friends and fellow teachers were waiting for her. Several people have mentioned what a nice party it was. The group were mostly teachers with whom Mary Ellen teaches at Woodland Elementary School. May 27 will be Memorial Day this year. The annual program and ceremony will be held al Woodland Memorial Park at 10 a m., unless there is inclement weather. A Memorial day speech will be given by Harold Stannard and he will read the names of the veterans who are buried in (he cemetery. The high school band will perform There will he parade in Lake Odessa and a ceremony and program at the Lakeside Cemetery at noon. The "Paws with a Cause" puppy procure­ ment office called me Friday morning and asked me to come get Poppy. Il seems that her X-rays shows potential hip problems .nd they could not keep her. She has been be­ having very well since I got her home, and I will try to keep her. Eldon and Dons Flessner got back to Woodland after spending four months in Baja California. Mexico. Doris said it was a warm winter on the Pacific Coast of Mexico and that they were visited by Ron and Ellyn Coppess and Drew and Derrick while they were there, as well as Rob. Marilyn and Blake Flessner from Temperance (near Toledo.) The Lakewood Community Ambulance Mother's Day dinner was well attended and they served approximately 300 people Swiss steak and ham. I sal with Roger and Edith Buxton and Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley. The ambulance group will hold a June dinner on Sunday, the ninth, which will be scalloped potatoes with ham. meat loaf, macaroni and cheese and all the usual extras. That will be the last dinner until fall. Dallas and Mary McLeod Rush are cele­ brating their fiftieth wedding anniversary May 26 with an open house at their home. 5312 Brown Road, from I to 4 p.m. They were married May 25. 1946. at the Carlton Center Methodist Church. Though lhe church was then nearly 100 years old at that lime, theirs was the first wedding per­ formed there This church is now standing in Charlton Park and is the site of many wed­ dings each year Graduation open houses have started. On Sunday, Tricia Lynne Pierson, who gradu­ ated May 4 from Ferris State University with a bachelor of science in education in lhe field of recreation leadership and manage­ ment. was honored at her parents' home on Jordan Road. Her parents are Paul and Chris Pierson. The family will leave home on Thursday to drive Tricia to Roswell. N.M., where she will begin a summer job which may turn out to be longer. Last week 1 intended to rearrange a sen­ tence about library books and got lhe wrong author credited with a book named “Malice.” The correct author of this new book is the evcr-popular Danielle Steele, not Janet Dai­ ley. And it is Danielle Steele who seems to produce a book every three or four months. Janet Dailey's new book is called "Notorious." Both books arc available; so drop in if you want either one. EdwardJones and Strong-Post ' exchange vows MARK D. CHRISTENSEN Cordially Invite You To An: ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT UPDATE SEMINAR Susan E Strong and Joseph E. Post were united in marriage Jan. 20. 1996 at the first ‘Presbyterun Church in Hastings. Rev Kent Keller' officiated '• Parents of the couple are Ernest and Bar ban Strong of Hastings and Gordon and Maureen Post of Warren. Michigan. Attending the bride were matron of honor Susan (Inman) Jacob, bridemaids were Jackie Barry. Amy Post. Patti Post. Katie Strong and JoAnn Gordon Gnxwnsmen were best man Gordon Post. Patrick Post. Marc Amoroso. Paul Ferrini. Mark Raymond and Tom Lee. Ushers were Philip and Steven Strong The couple honeymooned in Montego Bay. Jamaica They now reside in Harper Woods. Michigan 4 Elsie Fisher to mark 80th Elsie Fisher will be celebrating her 88th bir­ thday on May 19 Her family would like to invite friends and relatives to help celebrate by sending her a card to 5892 N. Middleville Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Warners to observe 60th anniversary Alleyne and Lillian Warner will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary May 15 The Warner s have been lifelong Barry County residents. A dinner was held in their honor May 5th and was attended by im­ mediate family only. Speaker: Brad Williams from Goldman Sachs WHERE? MIDDLE VILLA INN, THE GREENERY WHEN? MONDAY, MAY 20 TIME: 7:00 pm — Refreshments will be served — Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, May 17 945-3553 or 800-288-5220 Feel free to bring an interested friend. •this is neither on offer lo sellnor a solicitalmnof an otter to buv any securities. Such offering is made only by prospectus which will be made available at lhe seminar �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16, 1996 State of Mkhigan In the Orcutt ComH for the County of Barry MOTION FOB ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT Steteef MkMsan to the Circuit Court tho County •< Barry NOTICE OF HEARING File No 96-117 CH HON GARY R HOLMAN EDWARD D WHIPPIE ond PATRICIA A. WHIPPLE Hutbond and Wile. PlomtiHt DAVID J EASTLUND and MARCIA EASTLUND Hutbond and Wtle Defendants. Robert J Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE t YOUNGSMA Attorney for Plaintiff 607 N Broodway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 TO David J Eottlund Marcia Eottlund Defaults of the above listed Defendant! having been entered on April 22. 1996 for failure to op pear in the above-ttated couse notice it hereby given that Wednesday May 29. 1996, at 8:15 a.m. ■s the dote and time set for hearing on entry ol default judgement against said Defendants in favor of Plaintiffs Edward D. Whipple and Patricia A. Whipple quieting title lo certain property described and in their Complaint. Said hearing shall take place in the Circuit Courtroom for Barry County at 220 West State Street. Hostings. Michigan Dated Apr.I 26 1996 Respectfully submitted. SIEGEL HUDSON GEE * Youngsma By Robert J. Longstreet Attorney by Plaintiff BUSINESS ADDRESS 607 N. Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (616)945 3495 (5/16) ORDER FOR SERVICE BY NOTICE OF ACTION Case No 96 268 DO Plantiff name(s) and oddress(es) Monti Staup 5211 Messer Rd Freeport. Ml 49325 Defendant nome(s) and oddress(es) Ernest LaVern Staup Unknown n IS ORDERED You are being sued by plaintiff in this court for a divorce action. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by low in this court at the court address above on or before Moy 31. 1996. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this cose. A copy of this order shall be published once eoch week in Hostings Banner three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall bo filed in this court. A copy of this order shall be sent to Ernest LaVern Staup at the last known address be registered mail, return receipt requested, before the lost week of posting, and the affidavit of mail­ ing shall bo filed with this court. Moy 3 1996 Judge James H. Fisher (5/23) May 8. 1996 Regular Board Meeting Present House. Palmer. Hansford. Bedford. Munjoy. Bradley Jeff Delongchamp. Pat Shirpe. Steve DeBoer. Deputies Stein and Pierson, ludy Alodjem representatives from Thomapple Volley Pines and eight residents. Treat and Zoning Adm reports received and placed on file. One budget adjustment. Approved P/Z request of a rehearing ol Zoning Classifications. Approved the purchase of Equalizer Assessing Program Approved the purchase ol Accuvote voting system. Vouchors approved for payment. Adjournment at 8:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards (5/16) Filo No 96-II7-CH EDWARD D WHIPPLE ond PATRICIA A WHIPPLE Husband ond Wile Plaintiffs. vs. DAVID J EASTLUND and MARCIA EASTLUND Husbond and Wile Defendants. Robert J Longstreet (P53546) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE < YOUNGSMA Attorney lor Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 NOW COMES Plaintiffs. Edward D. Whipple and Patricia A. Whipple, by ond through their at­ torneys. Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Youngsma ond moves this Court for entry of the Judgment in this matter. In support Plaintiffs say 1. That Order to Publication was entered on February 22 1996 ond publication was mode on March 7. 1996 Mor ch 14. 1996. ond March 21. 1996 in the Hastings Bonner to David J. Eottlund ond Morcia Eottlund. effecting service pursuant to MCR 2 106 2. Inasmuch os Plaintiffs do not know the pre­ sent or last known addresses of Defendants, ond cannot ascertain them, moiling of a copy ol the publication order and pleadings is not required. 3. That there has been no answer filed on behalf of the Defendants 4. That a default was properly entered on April 22. 1996 5. Defaults were served on Defendants, along with a Notice of Hearing for this Motion by publico tion in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks. 6. Plaintiffs ore entitled to the relief requested in their complaint and granted in the proposed judgment. 7. This motion is brought pursuant to MCR 2.603. Doted: April 26. 1996 SIEGEL HUDSON GEE t YOUNGSMA By Robert J. Longstreet Attorney for Plaintiff BUSINESS ADDRESS 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (5'16) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage debt mode by John J. Davis ond Down L. Bassett-Davis, husband ond wife (original mortgagors) to Tower Service Cor­ poration. a Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee dated August 14. 1986 ond recorded on August 15. 1986 in Liber 438. on page 392. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond was assigned by mesne assignments to BoncPIus Mortgage Corporation os assignee, by an assignment dated October 31. 1987. which was recorded on November 16. 1987. in Liber 459. on Page 558. Borry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty One Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Nine and 12/100 dollars ($51,939.12). including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan of I 00 p.m. o'clock, on Thursday. June 6. 1996. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Borry _ounty. Michigan, ond are described os: The North 660 feet of the West 1 /2 of the Nor­ thwest I'4 section 8. Town 2 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month's) from the dote of such sale Doted April 25. 1996 BoncPIus Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642 4202 Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorneys for BoncPIus Mortgage Corporation 30300 Telegraph Suite 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File *96041777 (5/23) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST SOUTH STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall. Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan on Tuesday. May 28. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of East South Street from Orchard Street east to the line between lots 23 and 24 and lots 32 and 33 of the Fairview addition of the City of Hastings as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hear­ ing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or call (616) 945-2468. or call TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk , Barking respite LEGAL NOTICES: Ann Landers Piercing issue Dear Ann lumbers: I am a 36-year-old nuclear welding inspector and just finished reading the letter from the woman whose granddaughter was into tattoos and body pier­ cing. I have only two tattoos, bui I have 63 carrings in my ears, one in my tongue, one in my hand (in the webbing between my thumb and index finger), three in each nipple and one “down south.” as you put it. I have been interviewed on the radio abtnii body piercing, and wherever I go. people want to know why I do this. My goal is to establish the world's record for the number of ear piercings and maybe body piercings. As far as family members are concerned, they understand that 1 always have marched to a different drummer. My father gets upset about it. but my mother is cool. When 1 go home to visit. I usually take most of lhe rings out to avoid a hassle. 1 noticed one statement you made that 1 don't agree with. You said the girl would "end up with several holes in unwanted places " It’s a fact that when you remove the rings or studs, the holes close up It might take some lime and leave scar tissue, but eventually, healing would take place. — Sawyer. Mich. Dear Sawyer: Thanks for your comments. 1 received more from an authority on the sub­ ject. 1 hope you and others who arc into big­ time piercing will take it seriously. He writes: Dear Ann Landers: Piercing tissues of the mouth and oral cavity with rings, small metal barbells or other objects can cause permanent damage to the mouth. Objects close to the teeth can cause fractures to the teeth and damage check tissue. Permanent numbness and loss of taste or movement may result if a nerve is accidentally pierced. Persistent bleeding or an immovable clot in the blood vessel could develop. Damage to the salivary gland duct may also occur from excessive drooling caused by inflamed and enlarged lips after piercing. I would advise anyone who is thinking about piercing to look beyond the immediate fad and lo the future. Is il really worth losing your taste buds and risking permanent damage to your mouth? — Howard S. Glazer. DDS. FAGD. president. Academy of General Den­ tistry. Chicago. AARP helps Dear Ann Landers: A recent letter really stuck a chord with us at AARP. A 70-plus widow in Billings. Mont., said her neighbors' teenager shoveled his walk but didn't think to do hers as well. Help with tasks such a shovel­ ing snow, yardwork or shopping can mean a lot to older people who want to remain in their homes. Fortunately, most communities have pro­ grams or individual good Samaritans ready and willing lo help their neighbors. Older peo­ ple may need to take the first step and let their neighbors know they have a special need. AARP is piloting a new program. AARP Connections for Independent Living, design­ ed lo link potential volunteers with those needing assistance in their communities through appropriate local agencies. AARP also has information on how people can re­ main independent as they age. Write to: Stay­ ing in Charge (DI5937). AARP. P.O. Box 22796. Long Beach. Calif. 90801-5796. Bernice B. Shepard. American Association of Retired Persons Board of Directors. Dear Bernice: Although it probably will have stopped snowing in Billings when this letter appears, the address of AARP and the information are well worth noting. Thanks for lhe information. (Jem of lhe Day — A laugh a day may not keep the doctor away, but it makes the wait in the reception room a little more bearable Better without Dear Ann Landers: I'm writing concern­ ing the 28-year-old woman from Aspen. Colo.. who loved a man dearly but was hav­ ing a hard time tolerating his frceloading. That letter really hit home because 1 have been in her shoes. Il scares me lo think that she might marry this guy. If she hasn't done so already. 1 would like lo give her some food for thought. First, being single isn’t so bad. You can be married and still be plenty lonely, especially when your partner is not there for you. I hope you will not let the fear of singlehood drive you to make the biggest mistake of your life. Second, love can be killed. Il can be chip­ ped away, piece by piece, until there is nothing left. This process can go unnoticed until everything falls apart. The easiest way to destroy love is to keep taking it and give nothing in return. If that freeloader is nice to you. it's because it is easy and convenient for him. And look what he gets in return! After seven years and two lovely children. 1 grew weary of all the empty promises and disappointments and the loneliness. Finally. I had lhe courage to call it quits. The singlehood I chose gave me lhe peace of mind I had not known for years. I am now married lo a man who not only is kind but supportive, responsible and a wonderful father to my children. It scares me to think 1 would have missed all this had 1 not found the courage to leave. — Mrs. X.X. in Maryland. Dear Mrs. X.: Your lettr brings to mind the wisdom of asking that well-known Ann Landers question: Are you better off with him or without him? Apparently, you found the answer. I'm happy for you. Unsigned check V’ Dear Ann I umderv I had lo laugh when f*1 read your column the suggestion to send aiT« unsigned check to someone who nevei*^ acknowledges a gift. I had heard of that gimmick and decided to send an unsigned check to a young "dclin-'x quent ' friend. His response ’ He signed name and collected the funds anyway! He iS>* now off my Christmas list - Stunned But** Wiser in Farmington. Mich. .jj Dear Stunned: 1 was surprised at the--' number of readers who wrote to tell me the unsigned check routine doesn't always work.-’’ They said the recipients have been able to sign- n the checks and cash them. dw According to Thomas Kelly, assistant vice-H president at First National Bank in Chicago; there is no way for another bank to know if*cl the signatures match. When the cancelled checks come back, you should notify your » bank that the signature belongs to someone’b else. The bank can then sun an investigation*4*) for bank fraud, which is a serious offense.-* < You might not want to do this to a friend or’ relative. -^T rtw (Jem of the Day (Credit Malcolm Forbes):1^ People who say they expect nothing are often’1surprised when that's what they get. J ---------------..T? Feeling pressured to have sex? How well-'W informed are you? Write for Ann Lander.’ booklet "Sex and lhe Tcenger." Send a seifdo addressed, long, business-size envelope and r’1^ check or money order for $3.75 (this included postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55). Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Area Birth Announcements... It’s A Boy! James Edward Neuman, born April 29th. at Blodgett Hospital. Parents are Patrick and Tiffany (Lancaster) Neuman. Grandparents are Jim and Jackie Lancaster of Hastings and Ed and Jan Neuman of Middleville. GIRL, Jodi and Larry Comp Jr. and big brother Scoot (Larry III) would like to an­ nounce lhe arrival of Paige Marie, bom al Ionia County Memorial Hospital on March 27 al 7:48 a.m., weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Spark and Doll Weedall. Larry and Bonnie Comp Sr.. Great­ grandparents. Ike and Maxine McKibbin. Florence Comp and Leila Arentz. Luc Snoeyink. GIRL. Autum Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 30 at 12:52 a.m. to Katina Brown and Mick Kelley . Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 11 !4 ozs. and I9!6 inches long. BOY, Richard Allen Barbee, bom al Pennock Hospital on May 1 at 4:37 p.m. to Heather Lambert and Wally Barbee. Hastings, weighing 8 tbs.. 14 ozs. and 20 Mj inches long. BOY. Dayton Matthew, bom al Pennock Hospital on May 3 at 1:44 p.m. to Shawn and Ruth Carter. Vermontville, weighing 7 ibs.. I oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Brittani Kaylyn. bom May 4 at 3:05 p.m.. Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant to Lori Nadig and David Lee Yarger of Evart. She weighed 9 lbs.. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leland Nadig of Evart and Mrs. Barbara Yarger of Sears and David Yarger of Marion. Proud great-grandparents arc Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Varney of Nashville. Mrs. Frohne Schwitz of Warren. Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freese of Hastings. Proud great -great­ grandparents are Mrs. Ruth Varney of'*1 Nashville and Mrs. Lavema VanScyoc of*r* Marshall. We would like to T/ian/z LEGAL. NOTICE: the community for your support of our Special Olympic Bingo Game. It was a huge success. We also would like to thank the following companies and orga­ nizations for their donations of door prizes and time. —------ ■-------•nori rocecsoewe nonce (AR Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - DefouH has been mod. in the conditions of a mortgage mod. by Ronald C. Dunkelberger Jr. a married man and Kelly L. Dunkelberger. his wife (Original Mortgagor) Ronald C. Dunkelberger Jr. Present Owner(s) to NBD Mortgage Company Mortgog... dolrd March 9. 1994. ond recorded on March 18. 1994 in Liber 600. on Poge(s) 119 Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgage to The Leader Mortgage Company by on ossignment(s) doled November 1. 1995, ond retarded on January 5. 1996 in Liber 548. on Page 898 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage th.r. is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Three ond 88 100 Dollars ($118,743.88). in­ cluding interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thot said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some port of them, at public vendue, ot the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on June 20, 1996. Said premises ore situated in the Township ol Johnstown. Berry County Michigan, ond ore described os: Beginning at the Northea*t corner ol the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14. Town I North. Range 8 West, thence South along the East line of the West 1 2 of the Southeast 1 /4. 706 feet, thence West parallel to the Eost ond West I 4 line 620 feet, thence North 706 feet to East -nd West 1/4 line, thence Eost 620 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sole. Doted Moy 9. 1996 The Leader Mortgage Company Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO B ALT. Attorneys 320 E Big Beaver Rd . Suite 190 Troy. Michigan 48083 (810) 689 3900 File No. 960431 (5 30) Dear Ann I.andrrv This letter is for ■ "Potenttnl Manne" in Colurj.1.. Springs I She s the woman who was driven mad by • harking dogs and warned lo know if there is a 1 place where dogs are prohibited Please tell her. yes - there is such a place! My husband and I just returned from a trip toJ the Cook Islands. Anutaki. a small atoll, for­ bids dogs anywhere on the island They do have pigs in their yards, however, but they don’t hark Good Luck! — Western Washington. Dear W.W I don't know if the Cook Islands have a Chamber of Commerce, but thank you on their behalf for a letter that could result in some travel business. • The Elks • County Post • Barlow's Florist • Cara I - etts Thank Nou Very Much, Plumb's Valu-Rite Foods of Hastings •rPlumtfs 1 902 W. State St, Hastings • Phone 945-4921 — �’he Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16, 1996 — Page 9 met their loan. In the. evening, several relatives gathered for a vccption and they received more gifts, which included quills, bedding, silver, glass and other things. From Time to Time... From ox cart to aeroplane... By loyce F. Weinbrecht Louise Hyde Lathrop was bom and raised in the Barryville area. She shared what it was like to attend pro­ tracted or revival meetings and the beginnings of the Barry ville church: The protracted or revival meetings were held in the schoolhouse. The first one Louise could remember was held by lhe Rev. and Mrs. Webb from Nashville. They were from the Methodist Episcopal Church After the minister had given his heartfelt sermons, he would give the invitation for any one to become a Christian. The schoolhouse would be full. If no one made a manifestation. Mrs. Webb would take the floor and give a good talk on salvation, and how Christianity would make everyone a much better person. There were long recitation benches, which they used for school. Some called them mourners bench and some the anxious seat when they were being used for church. The people would kneel around them and pray aloud. Then Mrs. Webb would give another talk and sing "Almost Persuaded.'* Several joined the class, and at that time it was organized into a Methodist Protestant church or class. Charlotte Ware Hyde joined the class. There were no thoughts of building a church at that time. Every winter there would be meetings. There was a minister by the name of Seaman who preached there some. He lived in the neighborhiMxl. east of the schoolhouse, and his wife would become very worked up. lif­ ting her head and calling out "Hallelujah. The Seamans would preach when the minister could not get there. There was a man named Ancil Seeley, one of lhe earliest pioneers, who would preach or give talks from the Bible. Mr. Mudge was a deacon of the church and would preach a pret- Barryville Church and Cemetery. A few years later there was a minister nam­ ed Stocking who lived in Yankee Springs. He held meetings one time, in the schoolhous.. He made his home at the home of the Hydes. That did seem to be the home for visiting ministers. He asked Louise to become a Christian, and she did and was a devout Christian all lhe rest of her life. On July 9, 1878. the members of what was to becoLxr the Barryville Methodist Church met at the Mudge schoolhouse for the purpose of adopting articles of association and to elect a board of trustees. On Dec. 23. 1878. the members met at the home of Charles Hyde to consider securing a site and building a church. The minister at this lime was the Rev. McPhail. A site was secured for $100 on Jan. 9, 1879. The trustees met and decided on the plan for the church. The church was to be a brick building and it was to sit on a full basement. Funds were given by people in Nashville. Hastings. Maple Grove, East Castleton and north from Bar­ ryville and others nearby. In February 1880 the basement was dedicated and the congrega­ tion worshipped in the basement for the next year John Ketchum ty good sermon. His second wife, Ruth, didn't like the spitoon, which was at lhe schoolhouse, and at Sunday service it was us­ ed by some of the men. as they thought the use of tobacco would ward off sickness from im­ pure waler. Ruth let her feeling against it be known. Several times she was superintendent of the Sunday school and it was not long before the spitoon was banished from lhe school hrwise Louise wrote about the faithfulness of the men and women of the church and with tongue in cheek, told the story of a little girl who was being put to bed. and when she was asked if she said her prayers before going to bed, she answered no. that her father prayed three times a day and that was enough for one family. There was a piece of nice woods about a mile east of Nashville with a stream of water running through it. It was owned by Cyrus Buxton He owned several hundred acres bet­ ween Nashville and Mudge Comers. They had camp meetings there and people would come from quite a distance. Some put up their tems and others had board shanties. Sometimes several families would use the same stove together, to do their cooking. They had good meetings and it seemed that everyone would return for the evenings. Louise recalls one evening meeting when the invitation to become a Christian was given, she thought that she would like to be a Chris­ tian, but children didn't count in those days. The church was seeking the adults of the com­ munity so that their children would be brought upright Louise Hyde joined the choir that year. Ministers were often paid in donations of food items. Louise Hyde was in charge of gathering up the different things which the people were donating to the Rev. McPhail. She listed flour, fruit, vegetables, groceries and other foodstuffs. And on Aug. 1. 1882. the audience room was dedicated The church had cost $1,379.83. There had been paid $1,179.83. leaving an paid balance of $200. After the reading of the scripture, singing, prayer and lhe sermon by William D. Tomkins, money collected to pay lhe debt amounted to $250. so the church debt was all paid. The cemetery was close to the church and loved ones were buried there. Later, sheds were put up to house the horses while people attended church. MJ. Lathrop sold his property about 1880. and he sold the farm he had purchased after they came to Barryville. He felt that he was gening too old to farm and Mrs. Lathrop wanted to live near her daughters in Waupaco. Wise. Willis Lathrop, who had traveled west, returned to help his parents make their move. They took the team with them, al! going across Lake Michigan. They bought a little farm near Waupaco. Willis stayed and helped his parents get settled and pul in the spring crops. They kept quite an apiary of bees. Willis Lathrop returned to Michigan on the first of July and he brought Louise Hyde an engagement ring he had purchased in Grand Rapids. The ring was engraved "Willis to Louise.” It was a pretty engraved ring with a black cameo engraved on it. Willis made his home with his brother. Henry. who purchased a portion of the family farm from MJ. Lathrop. Willis worked for Louise's father. They still were cutting wheat with a cradle, raking and bundling the wheat by hand. Soon after this, binders came into action, and threshing was done by machines powered by steam engines. Willis spent the next year at different kinds of work in the neighborhood. Sometimes when he came to spend lhe evening with Louise, he would come on horseback and put the horse in the Hyde bam. One time he left the bam doors open after taking the horse out. Going to the bam in the morning, her father found the door open. He Sunday, May 19 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Just a “chin shot" away from Hastings Country Club Cherry Hill Estates II is Barry County's finest condominium development. Built in the rolling hills adja­ cent to the Hastings Country Club. Starting at ‘107,500 For information or a private showing Call 616-945-4776 i chided Louise, telling her that he thought her young man would know enough to shut the bam doors after himself. Another time he left the gate open. Mr. Hyde threatened to tell Willis what he thought of a man who left bam doors and gates open. Louise was afraid that he would and that she would lose her fellow. But everything went along fine. Louise spent this time doing the housework for her family, as her mother wasn't very well. She also was sewing rags to make a rag carpet. 25 yards in one piece. One of the neighbor women wove it into lhe carpet. The woman was so anxious for Louise to have a bedroom carpet that she put in a feu more rags from her supply to complete it. Louise also canned a lot of fruit that sum­ mer. Willis went hucklcberrying one time and left them for her to can and she dried apples. She was also making bedding and had quilts to tie. The wedding date was set for Nov. 3. 1880 Her wedding dress was made of navy blue serge, trimmed with navy blue satin. Her sister-in-law. Maggie Hyde, made lhe dress and a hat to match. Meanwhile. Charley Hyde was feeling seriously depressed about losing his only daughter to marriage. He approached her one day while she was doing the ironing and of­ fered the best 40 acres in Barry County if she wouldn't marry. She didn't want to do that, but she did promise him that she would always live close by and she did this living about a mile or so from them for well over 50 years. The day of her wedding. Nov. 3. 1880. was a beautiful, warm, sunny day. The doors were kept open all day. Just the immediate family of the couple were present for lhe wedding. Her brother Chet and his wife. Maggie, and Will were there. Dr. Egbert Lathrop with his wife. Clara, and their children; Clarence and Olive; Henry and his wife. Emma, and their children Grace. Vem and Louis; Etta and Win Homes and their children; and Minn and Metha Mudge were all there. Clara and Elsie Ware, her cousins, were maids of honor. My mother and father were close by. They got everything ready for a 12 o'clock dinner and then the girls went upstairs to dress. The girls were doing so much fool­ ing that she thought that she would never get dressed. Elsie told her she must wear something borrowed so she took off her broach and put it on Louise. Then they went downstairs, where Will and the minister, the Rev. McPhail, were waiting and took their places at the east window of the parlor which was filled with flowers and plants and looked very pretty. At 11 o'clock the voews were said in an im­ pressive way and the engagement ring was now put on her finger as a wedding ring. Con­ gratulations rang out and the wedding presents were opened. There was silver, dishes, hand painted pictures, linen, a hand painted broach and earrings by Ena Holmes and much more. Charley Hyde gave the couple a good work horse and cow. The maids of honor then served the dinner on trays. There was fried chicken and biscuits, coffee, cheese, jelly, pickles, white and dark cake, which Louise had prepared with her own hands for the enjoyment of her guests. After the luncheon. Chet hitched up the horses. Jack and Fox to the double buggy, put their trunk in it. They were showered by rice and they started for Morgan to take the train to spend their honeymoon with Father and Mother Lathrop in Ripon. Wise. They took Grace, lhe 10-year-okl daughter of Henry Lathrop, with them so that she could visit grandparents and some cousin she had never met. They took the boat at Grand Haven and crossed Lake Michigan, and thought that Grand Haven, with its lights along the shores was very pretty. The big boat was impressive, too. Louise had never seen Lake Michigan before this. They ate an early supper and sat out on the deck a long time and watched lhe boats come in. Later the fog became so dense and the foghorns began to bellow and whistles were blowing on smaller boats which were coming in. The lighthouse was lighted and looked so pretty. Crossing the lake, it was a little rough. At 10 o'clock they went to their berths, put­ ting Grace in the upper berth. The rocking of the boat was a sickening sensation. As they neared Milwaukee, they dressed and went up on deck. It wasn't quite daylight. The city of Milwaukee looked beautiful to her. too. They ate their breakfast at a lunch counter and then took lhe train for Ripon. They reached Ripon in the afternoon. Belle There was a worsted quill, which was piec­ ed in crazy work pattern, with different slit ches. designs of pretty birds. Howers, but terflies, and a horseshoe put in. as was the flag of their country. This quill was given to the couple by Willis* Aunt Jerucha Goodrich, sister of MJ. Lathrop They spent their time there taking little trips to visit the relatives who lived there Willis' sister. Ella, and her family lived there. His Aunt Sarah Croswell lived there also They spent Thanksgiving with the family and then started home on the first of December. 1880. Louise wrote tha; she loved the family and that she had married into a good family. They had taken her in as one of them. She notes that she enjoyed so much the graham "jems” made by Mother Lathrop and learned how to make them and made them many times over the rest of her life. Willis Lathrop had rented a farm near Morgan. It was the farm of the Rev. Cruttenden. who preached at Chief Asquesah's funeral. The farm was less than two miles from the Hyde home. The couple began getting their belongings together. Father Lathrop had left several things stored in Henry Lathrop's bam when they moved to Wisconsin. They gave these items to the newly married couple. There was a cook stove, a heating stove, a rocking chair, a big arm chair and an old settee, two bedsteads and some other things. She brought her things from home with some sadness, as she realized that she wasn't going to live there any longer. She hugged her mother and started to her new home with her load of things. She knew that her mother felt that she had chosen wisely and at nearly age 23 she had knowledge about keeping a house. The couple went to work in earnest to set up housekeeping. They blacked up the stove, varnished the other furniture and made chair cushions, covered the settee with a pretty cretonne and with her 30 yards of new rag carpet down, they began to look quite homelike. They bought a 12-foot extension table and six chairs. Her tablecloths were two red and white checked ones and she soon had a long white linen one. They worked hard to get it ready because they were going to have the Christmas family gathering that year. Her dishes were white, when set upon the red and white checkered tablecloths with her silver and glassware, the table looked very nice. The family had a good holiday dinner and visit. She fell that they had done well and so did their families. Willis brought the horse and cow home from the Hydes’. He then bought a buggy so that they could travel around a little. The Hydes gave them a few hens, and with lhe butler she made and the eggs she was able to sell, they were kept in groceries. Louise felt proud that they were able to do this. Willis had just $100 to pay rent on the farm so they had only a few dollars to buy things for housekeeping with. In the spring. Dr. Egbert Lathrop let Willis and Louise take one of the horses he drove on lhe road when he made visits to his patients, and this helped them out as it made a team. Willis then traded lhe horse the Hydes had given them for a wedding present for a yoke of oxen Thix gave them a team of their own They only kept them a short lime The first time Louise rode after them she was half .scared to death They ran into the creek to drink and would not stop Buck and Jerry were their names This team did n<M "gee” or "haw" very well. She finally got them into the road again They were going to Henry s They got there and the team performed a little better on the way home After a short lime. Willis traded them for a team of horses When they first moved to the farm. Dr Egbert Lathrop was selling family Bibles lor a short time. The Willis l^ithrops began to think that perhaps the ought to have a family Bible to keep the family record in. They bought one and it was an illustrated Bible Willis was showing it to Al vic Babcock. When he got to the page with the place to record of births, he said that he would like to see that page full. And they nearly did fill. They had seven children. Ella. Nina. Georgia. Mildred. Arthur. Lottie and Emma. Lottie died at the age of 12 and Emma Lathrop Hayman died in 1929. Arthur Lathrop became Barry County superintendent of schools. When Ella was a new bom baby. John Kctchem. a boy of about 7 years old. came to sec the new baby He wanted to see her little "tootsy toes" as he called them. Louise showed them to him. He said how cute and red they were. The Lathrops followed John during his career as a teacher, then as Barry County School Commissioner, congressman and the president of the Michigan State Grange. When baby Ella was one year old she was burned. Louise had taken Nina exit to feed the chickens and left Elia and Emma playing on the floor. She heard the baby cry and ran for the house Emma must have carried her to the stove. She had fallen with her face rubbing the heart of the heating stove. The skin close to her ear was gone She took her into the pantry, where she had a jar of thick cream and put that on it. The next day she took her to Hastings to Doctor Lathrop. He clipped little particles of skin from Willis' ear and tried grafting it on to Ella's ear. it did not grow. They took her back to the doctor again and this time Dr. Lathrop took it from Louise's arm. but that didn't grow either. Ella had a scar from this incident for the rest of her life. (To be continued) I (filiation? Rrliriincnt? I’raic ol Mind? You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information, call I -8OO-4LS BOND 1-800-487-2663 Loans For Home Improvements Built To Your Specifications. At Hastings City Bank, we offer a variety of loans that can cover a new roof. Room addition. Kitchen cab­ inets. Carpeting. Or whatev­ er project you have in mind to improve your home. Our loans come with affordable monthly pay­ ments. And easy payment schedules. So come by today. Because for big or small home improvements, we have the perfect size loan to get the job done. pasting# Op Bank Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service MEMBER FDIC EOA.<LS«G �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16. 1996 Freeport volunteer Fire Dept, receives defibrillator and training Lake Odessa NEWS Friday and Saturda) arc clean up days for the tillage. with equipment at the municipal garage to hold the trash. Hazardous waste can be taken there also on Saturday. but with ap­ pointments only. Places to eat: Lions Club chicken barbecue at the beach pavilion on Saturday. May 18. starting at 5 p.m.; Sunday morning breakfasts continue at the VFW Hall on Tupper Lake Street at the west edge of the village Monday. May 20. is the date of the monthly brush pickup by village trucks. Village Council meets May 20 at 7 p.m. at the Page Building. An immunization clinic is to be held Wednesday. May 22. at the Fellowship Hall. This is the fourth Wednesday. rather than the last Wednesday. of each month. The Order of Eastern Star of Ionia County Line officers will meet at Portland Chapter 258 for a potluck supper Tuesday . May 22. at 6:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. There will be a consolidation of Princess Chapter No. 120 of Greenville and Doris Chapter No. 75 of Belding Tuesday . June 4. at 7:30 p.m. in a closed meeting Lake Odessa chapter will hold its Friendship Night June 14. Changes noted on the highway M-66: The one-room country church on M-66 in Berlin Township now has new paint, a repaired front door and new green shutters on the south side. Prospects are that this will be either an antique shop or a craft shop. The Assembly of God held services there for years, and originally it was built as one of the Methodist or Presbyterian churches. South of the airport, a large sign indicates that a new chapel of the Lake Funeral Homes of Saranac is to be built there. Farther north, the expanded McCord’s Farm Market is open. The area is very spacious for inside merchandise, plus an area to the north with bedding plants, and beyond that is lhe arched greenhouse with seasonal plants for sale. The local historical society met Thursday last week, with 29 present. The president reported that the kitchenette has been finished within the baggage room of the depot. Depot Day will feature the Janie Rodriguez Award presentation at 2 p.m.. followed by music and dance groups for the rest of the day into early evening. The dated mugs for 1996 will feature a red cabboosc. Friends who plan to attend the Gierman memorial at Sunshine Park followng the 1:30 service at the Rosier Chapel at Sunfield are advised to turn from Musgrove Highway into the Huggler driveway east of Sunshine and then farther north, go across the property line with others for the remembrance time. Despite cold days and cloudy skies, the tulips are in bloom and the magnolia trees produced their blossoms. Rhubarb is ready for use. Creeping phlox is making its annual show The Conley house on Alger Street adjacent to the mobile home park has been razed, a new basement excasalcd and foundations in place for a new home on the same site. On Tupper Lake Street at the Boulevard, the Italianatc house built on farmland before there was a Lake Odessa, now has new windows and new beige siding. Th house was for years the home of Fems and Elouisc Lathrop On old maps the farm land was owned by George Hutchins. A new house is being built on Huddle Road at the east village limts on what is an extension of Second Street. However, the road was in use before there were village streets. Floyd "Bill” Colley and wife Beulah were guests at the Alethian class meeting at the Shanks home Monday night. Bill gave an in­ teresting review of automotive history, with lhe development of cars and the mergers and splits which produced today’s Big Three com­ panies. Don and Marge McDowell were co­ hosts. Since February. Mane Warner is again a village resident. She moved from an apart­ ment at Hastings to an apartment next north lo the village park on Fourth Avenue. A Saranac publication has a story about Daniel Wait of Nash Highway being awarded an honor by the U.S. National Achievement Academy in history and government. The academy recognizes less than 10 percent of high school students in the country Daniel is lhe son of Larry and Joyce Wait. His grand­ parents arc Helen Wait, who live:, on the same farm, and John and Jean Letson of Charlotte. The student was nominated by Ron Martin, a social studies teacher at Lakewood Junior High School at Woodland. Harold Swiler of Ainsworth Road is to be honored on his 80th birthday anniversary May 18 He and wife Marjorie (Aves) are expec­ ting a visit from daughter Doris and husband from Saidna. Alaska. The couple's children who live nearby arc Wayne of South Ainsworth Road and Carol Engle on Sixth Avenue. The V.F.W. has announced plans for Memorial Day On Monday . May 27. the post will send a delegation to Clarksville for a ser­ vice at 8:45 a.m. Then they will be at Veterans’ Park on M-50 al lhe lakefront at 10:30. At II a m. there will be the annual memorial service at Lakeside Cemetery. They will parade at noon downtown. Others are in­ vited to join the parade. Mike Misner, at 374-7864. is the contact person. Delos and Sue Johnson were al Lake City on the weekend for the birthday of their granddaughter, Deanna, daughter of Mark and Jeanne. They encountered sleet Sunday. Deanna's maternal grandparents coming west across lhe stale encountered severe sleet storms enroute. Other drivers ran into a snowstorm south of Cadillac. Even Lake Odessa had a short sleet encounter about noon. The family of Michael and Karen Morse were at the home of Karen s mother and brother on Johnson Street Sunday, along with the Carlton Center family members. Brothers Don and family came and Bruce telephoned. LaRue and Betty McMillen arrived from Zephyrhills two weeks ago. The Theron Kings are home. Central Michigan University has listed Tamara Blackmore of Lake Odessa as a reci­ pient of a bachelor's degree. Ed and Bonnie Leak on Tupper Lake Road. Sebewa Township, are hosting their grand­ children. Kirsten and Jeremiah Zeno Leak of Akron, while son Chris and wife Rhonda are in Florida. The 7-year-old remained in Ohio with her maternal grandparents so she could attend school The G.R. Press has listed the Rev. Doug Reichenbach as the newly installed pastor of Hope Church of the Brethren on M-50 west just over the line into Kent County on 92nd Street. The new pastor has recently served Mennonite congregations in Indiana and Iowa. The local historical society’s hollyhock sale was very successful Friday and Saturday The sale brought several into the depot for the first time. This summer the plants sold in 1995 should come into bloom and the 1996 plants sold this week will likely come fourth next year Thc bell mounted on the depot front lawn was a gift from lhe fair association. Present fair directors had no idea of how it came to be on the fair property or how it was used. Presi­ dent John Waite found, while looking at old pictures, a snapshot of fair judges in their elevated stand with this very bell in front of them. Obviously, it was used in connection with horse races back in the 1900-1910 years. At Central United Methodist Church Sun­ day. the Education Committee made the Mothers' Day preparation. Five plants were on the front railing. Before the service, they were awarded to the mother of the youngest child. Michelle Reiser; the daughter who came the greatest distance. Jane Durkee Jackson; the mother whose child had come the farthest. Marian Benson Durkee; the mother of the eldest child present. Ruth Shuert. The children’s choir sang and lhe bell choir played. Each mother was given a sack of goodies as she left the service. The sacks con­ tained tiny items with an appropriate verse of Scripture attached to each. Education Com­ mittee members served decorated cake during coffee hour On their return trip from the east. Les and Virginia Yonkers visited Bruce and Joyce Marstellar in North Carolina at an RV camp, which they operate. - Open House First Responders for the Thornapple Township Emergency Services and a tew Freeport volunteers who missed the certification class held the week Freeport Fire Chief Grb Townsend (left) talks lo Robert Woodard, fire chief for the Thornapple Township Emergency Services about the defibrillator members of his department are being certified to use. before wait for the class to begin. The defibrillator was donated to the Freeport department by the TTES. Members of the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department stand in front of one of their emergency vehicles with the new defibnllator. They are (from left) Steve Allerding. Lt./Engineer Doug Reynhout, Bonnie Townsend, Steve Blackport. Captain Larry Van Putten, Lt./sec/treas. Robert McMurray. Harold Andrus. Jamie Maurie. Ass't Chief Randy Eaton, and Instructor/Paramedic from Thomapple Township Emergency Services, Jack Longstreet. LEGAL NOTICE: File No. 96-21892 IE Estate of FRED A. BAUGHMAN, o/k/o FREDERICK ALDEN BAUGHMAN o/k/o FRED ALDEN BAUGHMAN, deceased. Socio! Security No 364 46-0031 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or of fected by the following. The decedent whose last known address was 1031 Village Drive. Hastings. Ml 49058 died April 26. 1996. An instrument dated January 17. 1996 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of lhe deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to lhe independent personal representative. Thomas W. Boughman. Ph D.. 1774 Hobart Street. NW. Washington D.C.. 20009, or to both the independent personal representative ond the Borry County Probate Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to lhe persons entitled to it. Charles T. Zimmerman (P22735) 161 Ottawa. NW. Suite 600 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 2353500 (5/16) Full-time paramedic with the Thomapple Township Emergency Services. Jack Longstreet, teaches the certification class to members of the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department on the use of a defibrillator donated to them by TTES. flENERAT VF TRAILER — RV CENTER ’96 CLEARANCE SALE WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! 1996 DUTCHMEN 12 Box-24 OPEN 3 WAY HUG. 16.000 BUT HEATER AWNING. SCREEN ROOM. STEP. SPARE. CURTAINS TRAVEL TRAILERS BY: STARCRAFT. DUTCHMEN. AERO LITE. SUNLINE. SKAMPER PAYMENT INCLUDES TAX. PLATE & TTTU DUTCHMEN. STARCRAFT. AERO LITE. SKAMPER & SIGNATURE STARTING AT IN-OUT STOVE. 4 CORNER JACKS $499500 OR $0 DOWN $85°° MONTHLY FIFTH WHEELS BY­ STARTING AT *8,495 MIDWEST’S #1 DEALER! *10,995. W AIR. AWNING. MICROWAVE. REAR JACKS. MONITOR PANEL SPARE TIRE. POW ER TV ANT AS LOW AS *30,895 W AIR. MICRO. POWTH TV ANT. LG. FRIG. 3 BURNER RANGE. HITCH CLASS "C" BY: ITASKA. WINNEBAGO. DUTCHMEN. FOUR WINDS 22 -30 281-1888 BY WINNEBAGO. ITASCA. HURRICANE. FOUR WINDS STARTING AT *37,908 WITH AIR. MICRO. POWER TV ANT . HITCH. GENERATOR. TWIN BEDS. PULL DOWN BUNK 7303 S. DIVISION �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1996 — Page 11 Exchange Club ‘Citizens of the Month’ announced LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Citizens of the Month for May at Pleasantview Elementary are Jessica Osborn (left) and Carla Conradi, with teacher Eleanor Vonk. The Exchange Club of Hastings' “Citizens of the Month" for May from Central Elementary School are (front row, from left) Travis McMillan, Josh Milleson (middle row) Jamie Ra)t (back) Sabrina Buck, Danielle Goggins and teacher Melinda Hare. Southeastern Elementary students who have been named May Exchange Club Citizens of the Month Include (from left) Jerry Torres. Scott Anderson, John Olever, with teacher Dan Lake. Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month for April at Northeastern Elementary are Megan Butler and B.J. VanAman, with teacher Alice Gergen. LLEGAL NOTICES: ' State of MteMcan Probate Cowt StetePf BMcMsan Probate Court Default having been mode in tl»e conditions of a certain mortgage, mode the 16th day ol July. 1993 executed by ERNEST D BONIFACE of 225 S Grove. Delton. Michigan 49046 os Mortgagor, to CHRIS INMAN of P.O Box 114 Germfosk Michigan a* Mortgagee ond recorded in the Of­ fice ol the Register of Deeds lor Barry County. Michigan, on March 13. 1996 in Liber 654 of mor •oojje*. on Page 202. which mortgage there is claimed at the date of this notice Eighteen Thou­ sand Two Hundred Sixty Five and 95 100 ($18,265.95) Dollars for principal ond interest, ond per diem interest from the date of March 18. 1996, at the rote of 10.00% percent, no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday Moy 30th at 1:00 p.m. at East front door of the Cour­ thouse ol the City of Hastings. Michigan that be ing the plot* for holding the foreclosure soles for the County of Borry, there will be offered (or sale ond sold to the highest bidder, at public auction of venue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest thereon at (10.00%) percent per annum, and os otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges for sale, including the attorney fees os provided by law in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to wit: That pari of Lot 24. Village of Dolton, according to the recorded plat thereof, described os: Com­ mencing at Northwest comer of said Lot 24. thence Southeasterly along West line of said Lof 60 feet foe place of beginning, thence Southeasterly along West lot line of said Lot 24. 120 loot, thence due East to the East lot line of said lot 24. thence Nor­ theasterly along East line of said lot to a point due Eost ol beginning, thence due West to ploco of beginning. ALSO: A parcel of land described as commenc­ ing at the Southeast corner of the following described promises, for a place of beginning; a parcel of land in the Southeast ono-quorter of Sec­ tion 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as a strip of land 166 foot in width, being 33 foot on the Easterly side and 133 feet on the Westerly side of the center lino of the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw railway as formerly located and across the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of said Section 6. said strip being 528 foot in length, more or loss, measured along the center line of said main track in a Southerly direction from the center line of Maple Street as laid out in the original plot of Delton, to a point which is 240 feet, more or less. Northerly of the East line of Grove Street, measured along the center line of said main frock, ond being land conveyed in two deeds recorded in Libor 50. on Page 400 and in Libor 57. on Pane 62: thence Northeasterly along the East lino of said described promises ’00 feet lor a ploco of beginn­ ing; thence Northeasterly along the Eost line of said described promises. 49 loot, thence Nor thwestorly. ol right angles to the East line of sutd promises one hundred sixty six feet, more or less, to the West line of described premises, thence Southwesterly along the West line of sold describ­ ed promises. 49 feet; thence Southeasterly to place of beginning. Subject to right of way for ex­ isting road across Westerly end of sold promises. Also granting a right of way for driveway purposes ond for ingress and egress to and from the parcel ol land first above described, across the South 20 feet of the North 60 foot of said Lot 24. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 77A.3240 M.C.L. Section 600.3240 (1948) is six (6) months. Doted April 23. 1996 SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA By: Jeffrey I. Youngsma (P40393) 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (5/23) CLAIMS NOTICE IndapandMit Probata Student of the Month for May at St. Rose School is Shayna Selleck, with teacher Diane Brighton. Marriage Licenses: Bryan Dean Manin. Hastings and Robyn Lynne Lomonaco. Wayland. Jeffery Nelson Haight. Shelbyville and Stacy Michelle Temple. Shelbyville. Andy Lynn Hopkins. Battle Creek and Jeanna Kristine Willard. Hastings. Herman J Karel. Wayland and Anna Marie Matz. Kentwood David Allen Kuzava. Delton and Alexia Faith Allen. Delton. Michael Scott Bloomberg. Plainwell and Lida Jean Perkins. Plainwell James Keith Steuart, Jr.. Grand Rapids and Stacie Kay Lutz. Middleville Charles Glenn Hall. Middleville and Dorothy Ann Ycazel. Middleville. Jeffrey Lee Smith. Hastings and Raquel Hernandez Martinez. Hastings. Danny Louis Thompson. Dowling and Kathy Jean Clark. Kalamazoo. Manhe* Spencer Radke. Nashville and Virginia Margrctta Olsten. Nashville. Timothy Lee Laurence. Nashville and Jen­ nifer Mane Wilbur. Nashville. Richard Larry Parker II. Delton and Denise Mane Gramme!. Delton Michael L Haight. Freeport and Debra Leona Hughes. Freeport Paul M Barnard. Battle Creek and Alberta Ethel Miller. Battle Creek Filo No. 96-21990-IE Ettal* of CHARLES WESLEY BEADLE. Do<»o»»d Social Security No. 372-36-7422. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your intorott in tho ottoto may bo borrod or af­ fected by the following: The decedent whoso last known address was 5100 W. State Rood. Middleville. Michigan 49333 died April 21. 1996. An instrument dated August 31. 1995 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the independent personal representative. Robert N. Beadle, c/o Edward M. Smith. Esq.. 151 McKoy Tower. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503. or to both the independent per­ sonal representative ond the Borry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to It. Edwo.d M. Smith (P-20646) 1515 McKay Tower Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)451-8496 (5/16) File No. 96-21B55-IE Estote ol GERALD I. HARE. Social Security No. 378-09 5911 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whoso lost known address wot 1075 Clear Lohe. Dowling. Michigan 49050 died 02-07-96. An instrument dated March 13. 1996 has been admitted os the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Jay H. Hare. 1075 Clear Lake. Dowling. Michigan 49050. or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings, Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date ol publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. Jay H. Hare, pro per 1075 Clear Lake Dowling. Mi 49050 (616)721-8431 (5/16) NIGHT COMPUTER OPERATOR Part Timt - Second Shift PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a part time Night Computer Operator in the In­ formation Services Department. Candidates must have computer operations experience, and proficiency in CRT keyboard. 10-key cal­ culator. and typing. Basic knowledge of bookkeeping preferred. This individual will work 1 or 2 nights per week, as well as provide backup coverage in the department, as needed. Responsibilities include processing and reconciling patient charges and payments, processing statements and reports, and running file backup. Please submit resurie/application to: Pennock Hospital Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-3112 E.O.E. May 7. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. Board members all present. Also present: Fire Chief Boulter. Cnty Comm Newmon ond 4 citizens. Fire Dept, report received. Approved dry hydrants. Approved use of hall May 15 for food distribution. Approved twp. ballot proposal wording. GLASA Ordinance amendment tabled. Risk control audit results discussed. Street light requests discussed. Bills reod ond approved. Dorlene Horper. Clerk Attested lo by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (5/16) CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE This is the time of year when people start to have garage sales. This is a very enjoyable and popular activity that the City of Hastings is glad to support. Responsible residents agree that everyone wants to be able to participat.* in a safe and courteous manner. The City’s job is to ensure that this is the case. Please help us to do this job. For your safety and your children's safety we will strongly encourage all participants to observe parking regulations and the regulations gov­ erning the posting of signs. Those who choose lo ignore the rules may receive citations. No signs may be posted on anv City property or road right-of-way. This generally includes all property from lhe sidewalk lo lhe street or if there is no sidewalk it includes all property within 33 feet from the center of the road. Public utility poles are almost always on City right-ofway and may not be used in any way to promote such activities. Sidewalks may not be obstructed by furni­ ture. boxes, goods, etc. Cars may not be double parked or otherwise illegally parked for any period of lime including loading and unloading. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Hastings a safe place to live. Good luck in finding tnat special treasure or great bar­ gain. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16, 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: Barry Ci—t> otoa or PUBLICATION ANO NOT1CC OF MAKING: FINAL ACCOUNT File No 9S-21743-ES In the Matter ol the Estates of JOHN DOE et al. Owners of Abandoned Property. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your intereat in thia estate moy be borred or effected by thia hoofing. IT tS ORDERED that on July 10. 1996 ot 10 00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. MUchigon. before Hon. Richord H. Show Judge ol Probote, o hooring will bo held on the petition of Robert I. Byington. Borry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requeuing his Final Account be allow­ ed ond that the reaidue be otaignod to the Depart­ ment of Treasury. Abandoned 1 Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, os provided by low. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall bo made os provided by statute. RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate. If your name is on the following list, you moy hove a claim to lands or other property being held by the State of Michigan. For further information contact the State Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing instructions: To reclaim your abandoned property: 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners ond underline your name. 2. Write to the Deportment of Treasury. Escheats Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, and your Social Security Number. The Escheats Division will fill In the omou.11 of abandoned property and send the form to you for completion. You need not be present at the hearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Trust No. A-21727 Suson J. Hall MBH Furnace Cleaning Theodoor Porter Roger Vonnier Trust No A-24452 Shelly Boorman Mon Bender Kim Benson Rose Bykkonen Jarrod Castolein Lorry Dawe Shannon Forster George Guthrie Patrich Hogon Stewart A. Hamblin Pool Hare Dorothy Jonase Debbie Lowell Maplogrove Mavericks Karrie McCarty Jeremy A4lifer Steve Mil'or Christina Morgan Jonie Murphy Craig Northrop Kristen Pfaff Tim Slock Curtis Solomon Hank Teunessen Leroy Woltjer Man Wiesenhofer Trust No. A-24715 Stacy Allen Domol James Apple Kipling Beck Daniel Ray Clark Robert Crawford lorry Crowe Raymond Domond Jon Doughty Anthony Mark Erb Lorry Foote Fulton V. Fulton Duane Paul Gillespie Kothy Griffin Ellen Gross Lester Grubough Williams J. Holo Richard J. Holl George Horvath Brian Henley John Horvationovich Joieph Ketola Deborah Koch Ann Kuhlman Leary's Sport Center Keith Alon Lynns Robert lewis O'Connor William Pelkey Brian Reid Judith L. Russell James Schild R Shoneck Andy Sparks Robert Stout Joylene R. Waller Tomie Kay Wanomakor Michael Watson Michael Zimmerman Trust No. A-2476S John Bunn Michael Edwards Wayne Hoskin Helen Towersey Lourline Word Trust No. A-25100 Eric Barnes Raymond Bishop Tammy Bowman Bon Brown Dole Com Timothy Charles Orlando Charleston Michael Clark Eost Lansing Bus Terminal Dov.d Flick Corl Grant Arlesley Grimes Kenneth Harris Trocy Henderson A Ion Io Ingram Rodney Johnson Ryan Jones Richord Kollos Kent County Clerk Ali McElrath Hoy S. Monk Nation of Islam Bruce Paul Thomas Payne Keith Plummer Johnathan Pulsder Roosevelt Hotel 8 Jas. Williams Roosevelt Hotel B Jas. Williams Roosevelt Hotel B Jos. Williams Todd Schott Angelo Sharpless James Spencer James Stevens Marcus Stewart Ronald Strader Mark Swanson Anthony Talley Charlie Thomas Timothy Thompson I otter rance Twyman Antonia Walker Eric Walton Perry Williams Trust No. A-26I9I Margie Armstrong Ralph Bowers William Cook Holloway Dvis Rodney Dekom Stephen Diggs Div of Word DAAS Poole Flynt Subscrip. Robert Borry Hunter, deceased Willord Morton Marcos Pores, deceased. Gary Shopord Myron Teasley, deceased Kenneth Tucker Preston Wade Eric Wilcoi Gerald Williams Trust No. A-26512 Philip Clayton, deceased George Griner, deceased George Keyser Edison Levy Douglas Middleton Richard Stillson deceased David Tockott Trust No A 27005 John Hicks Becky Howell Dwayne Price Saronoc Hardware Norma Vance Troy Watson Trust No. A-27521 Gorden I. Abfalter Marvin Droste Cynthia Hartwick Mary L. Ogoo Mark A. Simon Tom s IGA Unknown West Michigan Computer Coop State *MMfcaR Probate Caart okdcboffSSlSation ANO NOTKUE OF MA1HNQ: HNAL ACCOUNT File No. 95-2173B-ES In the Metter of the Estates of DELLA BOWMAN et al. Owners of Abandoned Property. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest in this estate moy be barred or effected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on July 10. 1996 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert L. Byington. Borry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting his Final Account be allow­ ed ond that the residue be assigned to the Depart­ ment of Treasury. Abandoned B Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, as provided by low. FT IS FURTHER ORDERED thot publication shall be mode as provided by statute. RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate. II your name is on the following list, you may hove o clown to lands or other property being hold by the State of Michigan For further information contact the State Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing Instructions: To reclaim your abandoned property: 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners ond underline your name. 2. Write to the Deportment of Treasury. Escheats Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter. request a Petition for Refund and include the lb', of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, ond your Social Security Number. The Escheats Division will fill In lhe amount of abandoned property and send the form to you for completion. You need not be present at the hearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 1B674 PROPERTIES OVER $5.00 IN VALUE: BOWMAN DELLA M BUMFORD VERNON R OSLER MARY OSLER WILLIAM H COLE LISA I CRAWFORD CHARLES DEYO CHARLES EAVEY WALTER EBERLY CAROLYN EBERLY THOMAS ERRAIR RONALD D F C M DIV GULF WEST FAHNDRICH MELINDA A FITZSIMMONS JAN (ELIZABETH FORBES JANICE FURSE DEBRA L GIBBONS JERRY GIBBONS TWILL A GRIGGS BEULAH HAU SUSAN K HASTINGS FIBER GLASS IRVING BECKY IRVING DONALD JONES HAROLD A KOLLAR ROGER J LEDBETTER GENTRY V MAJOR JAMIES MCCLURKN JOSEPH T PAUL KASIER DAVID B RATHJEN JAOUELINE RATHJEN TOOO REDDY SUSAN REDDY WILLIAM J REOUE JON RKKETSON DEAN ROSENBERG LISA RUTLEDGE ALLEN J SELBEE BEATRICE M SELBEE GLEN P SHADE VAUGHN SOLOMON THOMASEVAN SQUIRES CLAIRE L SQUIRES RONALD E STAAR EMILU STOCKHAM DAVID P THOMPSON TIMOTHY N VANDEBERG AGNES VEEN CLAYTON H VEEN JUNE * WARD CINDY WARD GERALD WEST RUTH ESTATEOF WESTBROOK MARCIE K WHITE DONALD I AND WHITE TERESA K PROPERTIES S3 00 OR LESS IN VALUE BAKER WALTER B4TTENBENDER DON J CARMEN BRUCE O DAVIS ERNEST DAVIS MICHAEL W DAVIS PATRICIA KAECHELE LYLE G MELLO KAREN ANNE MOTZELL DORAINE K MOTZELL RONALD J PARKER DOROTHY PARKER GORDON PARSHALL RITA L PARSHALL RONALD I RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES RICHARDS THOMAS I SPEARS FRED C JR TR THE FIRST Barry Ca—rty OBOCR or PUBLICATION ANO NOT1CC OF MAINNG: FINAL ACCOUNT Fife No. 95-21742-ES In the Matter ol the Estates of BARBARA R BEU et al. Owners of Abandoned Property. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in this estate may be borred or effected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on July 10. 1996 ot 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert I. Byington. Barry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting his Final Account be allow­ ed ond that the reaidue be assigned to the Depart­ ment of Treasury. Abandoned 8 Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, os provided by low IT IS FURTHER ORDERED thot publication shall be made os provided by statute. RICHARD H SHAW. Judge of Probate If your name is on the following list, you moy have a claim lo lands or other property being hold by the Stat, ol Michigan For further Information contact the State Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing instructions: To reclaim your abandoned property: 1. Clip out the entire article o< abandoned pro­ perty owners ond underline your name. 2. Write lo the Department of Treasury. Escheats Division, Lansing, Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund and Include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, and your Social Security Number The Escheats Dtvisio. will fill In the amount of abandoned property ond send the form to you for completion. You need not be present at the hooring to petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 20369 BELL BARBARA R BEU LARRY E BENDER ROBERT C BOBO ANNETTE BOOTH GARY L DENHARTOG JOHN G DENHARTOG MARILYN DEYO CHARLES R DOOLEY MICHAEL J DOOLEY RONALD E FELPAUSCH FOOD CENTERS FOWLER AARS FOWLER ROGER C GIL CHER GH GOODENOUGH GOODENOUGH DONALD B GROSS ERNEST HAAS HEATHER J HASTINGS CITY BANK HESTERLY JANE HOLTMAN JAMIES INMAN KATHY INMAN PHILLIP L JACOBS ALICE L JACOBS MELVIN F JERAAATIS JOHN JOHN BAILEY 8 KJDOER HARRY LEE KLOOSTERMAN BERNARD KLOOSTERMAN PAUL LAAN J VANDER I LAKE IVAN H . LAKE PAULA L MCPHAIL BRADLEY S MEAD LYNNE B MIUER JOHN LUCAS PARKER MILDRED P PEAKE JOY PEAKE RALPH E JR PHILLIP M LAZARUS RICHEY MICHAEL ROBERTS LARRY L STEINBACH SWAN ALISE M SWAN EMMETT J TENNESSEN JOHN TURKAL ANTON VIKING TYDEN CORP WALUEZEK JUERGEN WARD AUDA WARD RODERICK WEBB DAVID R WEBB KARREN L ZANDER MICHAEL PROPERTIES $5 00 OR LESS IN VALUE: AMALIA LAURA I BAROCH BRUCE B BARRETT LORI BROOKS DAVID I BUCK TRACY BUSH DANIEL CAMPBELL CARRIE COLE SARAH I COSTLEY CHAD D DENHARTOG JOHN G DENHARTOG MARILYN ENGLAND ERNEST L EVANS ROGER H JANESCHEK CAROL KEITH MICHAEL K KIRCH KENT UCEAGA BLAS MAC PHERSON KAREN MARI MARI WUNDERUN PHILLIP A MCQUERN JAMES T MCOUERN JOYCE PATRIOAI PATRIOAI BURD ROBERT I PATTEN JERRY J REALLEY NANCY L RIETKERK GAIL F ROOOVOETS PHILLIP SHARONI SHARONI CRONK MARINUS S SMOCZYNSKI FOR SMOCZYNSKI JOSEPH SUZETTI SUZETTI BUERGE DANIEL I VAN SYOCLE PHILLIP L WALKER MICHAEL D WALL DALE R WARREN TEDD W WARREN TRACI D WEBER ALMOND ZIMMERMAN YOLANDA L State *MkMsaa PnteteCwt Setty Cia*y OBOCB OF PUBLICATION ANO N0T1CC OF MKAmNG: FWtAL ACCOUNT File No. 95-21736-E5 In the Matter of the Estates of ROBERT P. ABENDROTH et al. Owners of Abandoned Property TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your Interest in this estole may be barred or effected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on July 10. 1996 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert L. Byington. Barry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting his Final Account be allow­ ed ond thot the residue be assigned to the Deport­ ment of Treasury. Abandoned B Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, os provided by law IT IS FURTHER ORDERED *hat publication shall be mode as provided by statute. RICHARD H SHAW. Judge of Probate If your name is on the following list, you may have a claim to lands or other property being held by the Stole of Michigan. For further information conf oct the State Board of Escheats per the follow­ ing instructions. To reclaim your abandoned property I. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners and underline your name. 2 Write to the Deportment of Treasury. Escheats Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID numbf. ond your Social Security Number. The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property ond send the form to you for completion. You need not be present of the hearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION. Petition ID 16051 PROPERTIES OVER $5.00 IN VALUE: ABENDROTH ROBERT P BENEDICT HAZEL BENEDICT MAURICE BENN LULA BRADLEY BETTY A BRADLEY DAVID O CARPENTER BRADLEY H CUNEO DAVID G IRA D-sNIEL SANDRA L DAVIS LENIS A DORSEY STANLEY ESTEP MLARGARET FENNER MIKE FIELD JOSEPH E FORD RUSSELL E GARRISON STACEY DOS GRANNER SUSAN J LUMBERT BEN LUMBERT BEN I MANN KAREN A PAUL V DENVY PFEIFER AARON RICHARD N BERRY ROBINSON JAAAES T SAUK THOMAS B SEASE MARJORIE E SHIELDS JAMES SMITH DENISE SMITH GERALD HENR*' SMITH LEORA STUART VIRGINIA K ULRICH FRED WARREN JOHN WILLIAMS REBECCA PROPERTIES $5 00 OR LESS IN VALUE BROOKE MARY BYERS GERALD F CHRISTIE KIM E FORD RUSSEL E GRANT DANIEL HESS WILLIAM A HOFFMAN EARL L KRAFT CLARENCE I LONDON STEVEN L MANN JEFFERY W MILLER JON E MOELLING JENNIFER PENNY STEVE J PLUNKETT RONALD D RUNER SONJA SHAVER DENNIS SHILTON ROYAL L SHIVELY MARC E SNYDER RICHARD A VAUGHN MARTIN WAGNER TRACY L State* MkM^R Frstete Cwrt ■any Ca—b1 omnu of muamoN ANO N0TICS OF MAMNQi ANAL ACCOUNT File No. 95-21739-ES In the Matter of the Estates of JUDITH CAMPBELL et ol. Owners of Abandoned Property TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest in this estate may be borred or effected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED thot on July 10. 1996 ot 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert L. Byington. Barry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting his Final Account bo allow­ ed and thot the residue be assigned to the Depart­ ment of Treasury, Abandoned B Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, as provided by law. (T IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be made as provided by statute. RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate. If your name is on the following list, you may have a claim to lands or other property being held by the State of Michigan. For further Information contact the State Board ot Escheats, per the follow­ ing instructions: To reclaim your abandoned property: 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners and underline your name. 2. Write to the Department of Treasury. Escheats Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, ond your Social Security Number. The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned properly ond send the form to you for completion. You need not be present at the hearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION. Petition ID 18675 PROPERTIES OVER $5.00 IN VALUE: BILL FOX CHEVROLET GEO CAMPBELL JUDITH COOLIDGE LESTER E JR CRONK WILLIAM JAMES FLOOD JOHN HAU IF AX KAUFFMAN DAVID R LAUDED ALE JANE LENZS AUTO BODY LOCKSHORE GUERNSEYS MCKAY GAIL E MCKAY JON MKLER PAMELA A NATL BANK OF HASTINGS NICHOLS JAMES PENCE REBECCA PENNING CONSTANCE SCHEW DORIS E SMITH FRED A SMITH LEORA B JT TEN SUTTER JOHN SUTTER VELMA TAGE KETELSEN CO INC TAIT BOB J THORNTON JAAAES WARD LOUISE PROPERTIES $5.00 OR LESS IN VALUE BOLTON ROBERT CRIDLER ARDITH A JT TEN CRIOLER DEAN A DARROUGH GWEN A DAVENPORT HOLLY K FENNER THOMAS SHOLTY CATHERINE A SIBLEY DALE R SMITH FRED A SMITH LEORA B JT TEN Barry OBDCW OF FUBUCATION ANO NOTICE OF NEAMNG: FINAL ACCOUNT File No 9S 2173S-ES In the Matter of the Estates of THOMAS L. AN­ THONY et ol. Owners ol Abandoned Property. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest In this estate may be borred or effected by this ‘ hearing. ' •’ IT IS ORDERED thot on July 10. 1996 at 10 00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. ' Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition of r’ Robert L Byington. Borry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting his Final Account be allow-. ed ond that the reaidue be assigned to the Deport- ’ " ment of Treasury. Abandoned 8 Unclaimed Pro-perty Division, os provided by law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED thot publication shall be mode os provided by statute. RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate H your name is on the following list, you may . hove o claim to lands or other property being held by the State of Michigan. For further Information ' contort the State Board of Escheats, portho follow­ ing instructions: To reclaim your abandoned property: 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ pony owners and underline your name. 2. Write to the Department of Treasury. Escheats Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund _ ond include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, and your Social Security .' Number. The Escheats Division will fill in the omoun1 ol abandoned property and send the f<xm to you for completion. You need not be present at the hearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION ' Petition ID 16050 PROPERTIES OVER $5.00 IN VALUE: ANTHONY THOMAS L BAAS BARBARA C BAAS DEANG CHRISTOPHER CHRISTOPHER KENNETH K CITY FOOO AND BEVERAGE DAVIS TIMOTHY DAVIS W FAWCETT JIM FISHER BERNARD W FISHER LINDA FORMULA REAL ESTATE HOBBS JASON A HOOKER KRISTIE L HUBKA ANDREA INNES DEEDEE A MIDDLEVILLE-STATE FARM MILES KENNETH MKES MARGARET MILLER ROBERT MULLER ROBERTS NELSON CW MO SHOUP GREGORY SWAN ALISE M SWAN EAMAETT J SYSWEROA CHERYL SYSWERDA DAVID H ULRICH FRED WATSON BETH WATSON THOMAS 0 WEATHERHEAD JAMES PROPERTIES $5.00 OR LESS IN VALUE ANDRUS CHARLES JR BROWN TERRY A CARPENTER TODD H COLE THOMAS L DOXTADER RICHARD L FREDERICKSON ROBERT G 8 DOROTHY J GOODWIN GARY HERMAN ROBERT I HERMAN RO5EZE HIMEBAUGH ROBERT N HIMEBAUGH SYL HOWE DONALD E HOWE EDWARD B KEITH MICHAEL K LIPKE ROBERT E MACEY PAMELA D MCCARTY REX H MIUER LINCOLN L MISHLER JUDITH MISHLER PHILLIP MORRIS RODNEY 5 NELSON RUDOLPH L RYBISKI THEODORE M SERVICE DOROTHY SERVICE JOHN R SYMONDS TORREY A SYMONDS TRACY LEA WERTMAN KAREN J State* RM^aa PrateteCewt Barry Caaaty OBDCW OF PUBLICATION ANO NOTICX OF MUUBNQ: FINAL ACCOUNT File No. 95-21737-S In the Matter of the Estates of ANNIE L. MULLER et ol. Owners of Abandoned Property. •. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE . LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your Interest In • . this estate may be barred or effected by this hearing. IT tS ORDERED that on July 10. 1996 at 1040 a.m.. In the probate courtroom. Hastings. »5 Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of ■ Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert L. Byington. Borry County Public Ad- ■ . ministrator, requesting his Final Account be allow- . ed and thot the residue be assigned to the Deport­ ment of Treasury. Abandoned 8 Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, as provided by law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode os provided by statute. • RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate. If your name is on the following list, you may •' hove a claim to lands or other property being held by the State of Michigan. For further information ’ • contort the State Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing instructions: To reclaim your abandoned property: 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro- porty owners and underline your name. • 2. Write to the Deportment of Treasury. Escheats. Division. Loosing. Michigan 48922. • 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund . ond include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, ond your Social Security Number. The Escheats Division will fill In the amount of abandoned properly and send the form to you for completion. You need not be present ot * the hearing to petition lor refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION. Petition ID 16851 PROPERTIES OVER $5.00 IN VALUE: MULLER ANNIE L STONE DOROTHY STONE MAYNARD �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16. 19M6 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES: Barry C— O*D€« OF PUBLICATION ANO NOTKI OF MCAW1NC: FINAL ACCOUNT F.l* No 95-21731-ES In th* Manor of the Estates ol SCOTT ASPINALI •I ol Owner* ol Abandoned Property. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LIVED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in this estate may be borred or effected by this hearing IT IS ORDERED thot on July 10 1996 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge ol Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition ol Robert I. Byington. Barry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting his Final Account be allow­ ed and thot the residue bo assigned to the Depart ment ol Treosury. Abandoned 8 Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, as provided by low. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode os provided by statute. RICHARD H SHAW. Judge of Probate If your name is on the following list, you may hove a claim to lands or other property being held by'the State of Michigan. For further information contact the State Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing instructions To reclaim your abandoned property 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro perty owners ond underline your name. 2. Write to the Department of Treasury. Escheats Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922. J In your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, ond your Social Security Number. The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property ond send the form to you for completion. You need not be present at the hearing lo petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 16046 PROPERTIES OVER 55 00 IN VALUE: ASPINALL SCOTT AUER LARRY W BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS BERRY REG Of DEEDS ENT BOTW1NSKI DAVID M BRACY CARYN BRACY RONALD BROMLEY CLARENCE BRUSH KEBBIE CARPENTER BRADLEY H CHURCHILL JACK CONNER JEFFREY I DAVIS SHAUN J DAYRINGER TIMOTHYLEE DBA BOTS SALES EBERLY THOMAS M ELIES STEPHEN A ELTZROTH ANDREW ENZ ANGEUNASUE FIREMUND S FUND MTG. CORP FITZSIMMONS JAAAES W FLETCHER JUDITH I. FOWLER WENDY I FRITH GEORGE GARZA JOSE T GARZA MARIA DR GARZA STEVEN GOODWIN MARGARET GOODWIN RUSSELL HAGON ILONA J HAYES LYLE R HAYWARD GARY , . . HEATH TERRY M WELDER R J MIRONS KENNEY S HOFF JUDY M HOOPER DAVID J KIENUTSKE ALBERT W KIENUTSKE GAYLA L KOZENY ELLEN KUIPERS GLENN A LEWIS ANDREW AAARTIN JEFFREY MCKENNA NICK MEADE KENNETH F MILLER GILBERTDEAN MILLER JANICE MIZELL M L S NICHOLS AMY C NICHOLS STEVEN D OHERAN TIMOTHY OLCZAK TIMOTHY J PHILLIPS CLAUDIA PHILLIPS ROBERT RAAB SHELLEY REGOFDEEDS ENT REIGLER CAROLE REAALEY NANCY L RICE JAY W SAGER DORA J SEMPF JOAN I SEAAPF WILSON O SHERMAN GUY L SMITH AGNES B SPIDEL GLORIA E SPIDEl NEU R SULLIVAN TERRY A SWEENEY LESLIE J SYOC DR R THORNAPPLE VALLEY FAMILY PHYS THORNTON THOMAS L VANSYCKLE PHILLIP VOKE JOHN WELLER BERNARD WINDES GLORIA WINDES KEITH R ZEEDYK RICHARD V PROPERTIES 55 00 OR LESS IN VALUE: AUER LARRY W BEARD DEBRA A BOWEN LARRY BOWEN LAURA BULLARD KENNETH BURNS JEFFERY BURNS NORA CHALLENDER JOHN L CHAMBERLIN JR ROBERT COFFMAN BRIAN CONNER JEFFREY I D AGOSTINO ROBERT J DtNGLEDtNE TONYA I FAUNCE III GEORGE A FLETCHER JUDITH I FROST DOROTHY M MAGER LARRY HARRIS RONALD LEE HOLROYD RUSSELL KELLEY DALE T KENYON CORRINA L KENYON LARRY R KIEFFER PAMELA D LAUDENBACH CHARLES LAUDENBACH SARAH LITTLE RODNEY K M R D INDUSTRIES MEADE BETTY J MEADE MICHAEL P OOSTERHOF WILLIAM R PORRITT TODD REID DUANE F REID JANICE E ?ICK GEORGE V ROSENBERGER STEVE R RUSSELL MARY KAY SEND FRED D SEND FREDERICK STAFFORD TIM I VANDERWALL WILLIAM AND JUNE E 0*00 OF PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF HEARING: FINAL ACCOUNT File No 95-21728 ES In the .Matter of the Estates of WAYNE ABKE et ol. Owner* of Abandoned Property. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in this estate moy be barred or effected by thi* hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on July 10. 1996 al 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert I. Byington. Barry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting his Final Account be allow­ ed and that the residue be assigned to the Depart­ ment ol Treasury. Abandoned & Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, os provided by low. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode o» provided by statute. RICHARD H SHAW. Judge of Probate If your name is on the following list, you moy have a claim to lands or other property being held by the State of Michigan. For further information contact the State Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing instructions To reclaim your abandoned property 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners ond underline your name. 2. Write to the Deportment of Treasury. Escheats Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund ond include the list ol abandoned property owners Petition ID number, ond your Social Security Number. The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property ond send the form io you lor completion. You need not be present at the hearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 14123 PROPERTIES OVER 55.00 IN VALUE: ABKE WAYNE AL WARD WARREN BAIRAS CONSTANCE BRADY BOBBIE BURKHOLDER B. COLLARD RONNIE DANIEL JOE DAVIS LENIS DAY JOHN DOS EDWARDS SANDR ENGEL HELEN FISH JAMES GALLAWAY GERALD HAHN GLENN PC DOS HAUSCHILD CLAIRE HAYNER DAVID HAYWOOD PEARL HOMRICH CAROLINE HOOPER BURTON HOTRA PHARMACY HOWE TERRI KILMER THOMA KUEPFER DONALD LANDON RICHARD LARRY PAYNE LAWRENCE LARRY LESZCZYNSKI H MASON ETHEL MCCLELLAND DARWIN MCCLELLAND VONDA NILES JACK NILES WANDA OFFLEY WAYNE OLENICZAK C PAY L PENDER ROBERT PORTER DONALD RICKERT ROWLAND ROUSH LOIS RUCH RUTH SHUMWAY BRIAN SIMON K STANTON ALBERT STOWELL JIM TAFFEE THOS VANDERMOLEN THOMAS VARNEY JACK VERLINDE ALBERT WILLISON M WISNIEWSKI PAUL PROPERTIES 55.00 OR LESS IN VALUE BECHTOL LEONA BURCHETT LYDIA CARIS ROGER CRAWFORD GREG DEVROU RUSSEL DUITS JENNIE EATON MARGUERITE FLOOK DAVID FORTON MKZHA HAAS STEVE KANE FLO KUNDE KATHY LEWIS JAMES LEWIS PATRICIA MCCLELLAND EDITH MCCOOL BRIAN MCPHERSON HUGH PARKS ELTON PIERCE TERRY PUFFPAFF ADRIAN ROUSH DEORG SHOEBRIDGE H SLOCUM DONNA SPONABLE GRETA VANDERMOLEN THOMAS ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING: FINAL ACCOUNT File No. 95-21732-ES In the Matter of the E*tote* of SYLVIA K BAR ROW et ol. Owner* of Abandoned Property. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in thi* estate moy be barred or effected by thi* hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on July 10 1996 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert I. Byington. Borry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting his Final Account be allow­ ed ond that the residue be assigned to the Depart ment of Treasury. Abandoned 8 Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, os provided by low. IT 1$ FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode ot provided by statute. RrCHARD H SHAW Judge of Probate If your name i* on the following list, you may hove a claim to land* or other property being held by the State of Michigan For further information contact the State Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing instruction*: To reclaim your abandoned property 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners ond underline your name. 2. Write to the Deportment of Treasury. Escheat* Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund ond include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, ond your Social Security Number The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property ond send the form to you for completion You need not be present at the hearing to petition for refund DO NOT CON TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR information Petition ID 16047 PROPERTIES OVER 55 00 IN VALUE AMOCO PRODUCT CO BARROW SYLVIA K BARTH LEO CARPENTER BRADLEY CARPENTER LARRY COMPANY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING DONKERVOET CORNELIUS HAMILTON FREDERICK W HENRY ALEXANDER M HERLEY R D JR S HILL SALLIE LAUDON ROBERT OTTKE ANTHONY A RAISON DENNIS R SHEARN REGINA B SHRIVER BEATRICE K SHRIVER ROONEY W WIRSCH GEORGE WIRSCH HENRY WIRSCH MIRIAM PROPERTIES 55.00 OR LESS IN VALUE: BELLGRAPH PATRICIA BELLGRAPH THOMAS BERNSTEIN BARBARA BERNSTEIN LAWRENCE COMAS MICHAEL G COMPANY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING DONKERVOET CORNELIUS DORSTEWITZ SHIRLEY A HEVELHORST ROSLYN HILL SALLIE AAARTIN ANNETTE R MOORE ELEANOR L NASH KARL M NICHOLS TERRY PEARCE ELIZABETH PEARCE HERBERT ROSENFELD AAARILYN ROSENFELD STANLEY WOOD HERAAAN ARTHUR WOOD AAARILYN State •< McMgm Probate Court ■any Ci—ty ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING: FINAL ACCOUNT File No. 95-21729-ES In the AAatter of the Estate* of VIOLET M. BALDRICA et al. Owner* of Abandoned Property. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest in thi* estate moy be barred or effected by thi* hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on July 10. 1996 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probote, a hearing wiH be held on lhe petition ol Robert L. Byington. Barry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting his Final Account be allow­ ed ond thot the residue be assigned to the Depart­ ment ol Treasury. Abandoned 8 Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, as provided by law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode os provided by statute. RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate. If your name is on the following list, you moy have a claim to lands or other property being held by the State of Michigan. For further information contact the State Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing instructions: To reclaim your abandoned property: 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners ond underline your name. 2. Write to the Department of Treosury. Escheats Division. Lonsing. Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund ond include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, and your Social Security Number. The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property and send the form to you for completion. You need not be present at th® hearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION. Petition ID 14124 PROPERTIES OVER 55 00 IN VALUE: BALDRICA VIOLET M BARAGAR BARBARA J BARAGAR HOWARD R BEARUP HAROLD BIVENS LEOLA BRANDT MARGERY J DECKER IZA L DYSINGER KIAABERLY FRANK DOLORES M GULFORD GEORGIA M HARPER DAVID B. HARPER JULIA K HOOK KAY E HOOK REX A KNICKERBOCKER PEARL KNICKERBOCKER WILLIAM KUPERUS LARRY lind scon 0 LONG BERYL E MARISCH GRACE M MARISCH LEO MATER JOHN L MATER LUCILLE A MATHISON SYVERIN MCKIBBIN BORGIA AACKIBBIN RICHARD J MEEK BEVERLY L MEEK MATTHEW S MORLOCK SANDRA J NEWTON LYLE A ORMAN RICHARD L PEAKE MARVIN E PEAKE VIOLET M POSTMA KENNETH R P BEVERLY ROBERTS BETSY S ROBLESKI KATHERINE ROUN1REE PATRICIA ROUNTREE RANDY SCHILD ROBIN M SHULTZ ISA N SHULTZ MARTHA SHULTZ MARY SIDNEY BRENDA K SIDNEY WILBERT W STCLAIR HELEN M THOMPSON FRANCENA A TOSSAVA DONALD R VANDERBURG DARRELL B WAINER MARTIN D WALKER PHYLLIS E WEILER MARGARITE WICKHAN MARIE WOODMANSEE BERNARD L WOODMANSEE GENEVA WOODMANSEE WILLIAM B WRIGGLEWORTH HARLEY WRIGGLESWORTH LILLIAN PROPERTIES 55 00 OR LESS IN VALUE DREYER SALLY H DREYER WILLIAM D GARRISON JACKLYNN K GARRISON LAUREL G GULCH GRACE GULCH STEVEN JAAAES LARRY D JAMES SANDRA L LANDIS SUSAN M WRIGHT MARION State of BMctugen Probate Court Barry County ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING: FINAL ACCOUNT File No 95 21733 ES In the Matter of the Estates of DON ACCARDI et ol. Owner* of Abandoned Property. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in this estate may be barred or effected by this hearing IT IS ORDERED that on July 10 1996 at 10 00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan, before Hon Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert I. Byington. Barry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting hi* Final Account be allow ed and that the residue be assigned to the Depart­ ment of Treasury. Abandoned 8 Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, as provided by low. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode as provided by statute. RICHARD H SHAW Judge of Probate If your name is on the following list, you may have a claim to lands or other property being held by the Stole of Michigan. For further information contact the Slate Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing instructions: To reclaim your abandoned property 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners ond underline your name. 2. Write to the Deportment of Treosury. Escheats Division. Lonsing. Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund ond include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, ond your Social Security Number. The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property ond send the form to you for completion. You need not be present of the hearing lo petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 16048 PROPERTIES OVER 55.00 IN VALUE: ACCARDI DON APICS PERRIGO BARE ERIN N BENDER DIANE J BILLINGS DEBRA BRUNDAGE MICHAEL CALLAWAY DENNIS CHRISTENSEN SHARON COMPANY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CRONKHITE WM A DOE JOHN DRUMMOND DANA DU BOIS MARC EMERGENCY CARE SPECIALISTS FARRELL ELIZABETH A FAUNCE STACEY FLYNN SHARON HARVEY CADILLAC CO HERRINGA RITA HERZEL EDWARD F JACOBSON PHILLIP D JAAAES FRED JR KELLER ROBERT KNOX GORDON LEINHART KATHERINE LEWIS EMERY B AAAC DONALD JERRY MARR LAURA AAARTIN NANCY MRS. MC MILLEN ROBIN MIDDLETON MARK MORENO MARIO NAT CATHOClC COMM SER NORTH IRVING CHURCH OSBORN JAMES E POLMANTEER RUSSELL JR RABER LEWIS REID LEWIS G RHEYNARD K RODGERS GARY P ROOT ALFRED SANFORD DONALD SIMPSON MICHAEL SMITH ROYAL SWANSON BARRY TUNGATE WILLIAM VAN AAAAN CLOYD VANDERPOOL HAROLD WENSKO THOAAAS WILLIAMS ALVIN W WILLIAMS GERALD PROPERTIES 55.00 OR LESS IN VALUE: COMPANY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING HOEDL JOHN W HUMPHREYS KAREN Y RUSSELL ROBERT SWANSON BARRY WINCHEL ALDA J State of RRcMgan rrcoare uoun Barry County OBDCR OF PUBLICATION ANO WOTICC OF HEAPING: FWtAL ACCOUNT File No. 95-21740-ES In the AAotter of the Estates of CHARLES 8 SHIRLEY ALTOFT el ol. Owner* of Abandoned Property. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest in this estate moy be borred or effected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on Jufy 10. 1996 of 10:00 o.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition of Robert L. Byington. Borry County Public Ad­ ministrator. requesting his Final Account be allow­ ed ond thot lhe residue be assigned lo the Deport­ ment of Treosury. Abandoned & Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, o* provided by low. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode os provided by statute. RICHARD H SHAW Judge of Probate If your name is on the following list, you moy hove a claim to lands or other property being held by the State of Michigan. For further information contact the State Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing instructions. To reclaim your abandoned property. 1. Clip out the entire article ol abandoned pro­ perty owners ond underline your name. 2. Write to the Department of Treosury. Escheats Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund ond include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, ond your Social Security Number. The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property and send the form to you for completion You need not be present at the hearing to petition for rerund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 18676 PROPERTIES OVER 55 00 IN VALUE ALTOFT CHARLES ALTOFT SHIRLEY BARKLEY PHYLLIS BECKWITH ANTHONY BENEDICT HAZEL E BENEDICT MAURICE E BEYERSDORS DARL BLANKENSHIP WILLIAM BREITNER VICTORIA CARLSON MARY LOU CARLSON PAUL O CHENEY CAROL CRESS AAA YE % HASTINGS CITY BANK CROSS ELLIS C DUNDAS LLOYD A FERLINGUIT F GRAHAM G GUERNSEY LESLIE GUERNSEY ROBERT P HESS GAIL HULL J ANS (KEOGH IRA E) HUNTER LEE A HUNTER STEVE R KINNEY SALLY KUIPERS ANDREW LEVANDOSKI WILLIAM J LUCAS JAAAES H AAADAYAG HUGO B AAATTHEWS ESTHER MOAAA AAATTIE B OEHLER EILEEN L OSTROTH J PENNOCK HOSP POTTER L JEAN PUFFPAFF ADRIAN L REID PATRICIA ROSS CHARLES SCHULTZ DONNA SCROMATO S SEASE AAARJORIE E SHERWOOD DAVID R SMITH GERALD H SMITH JOHN SMITH KELLY A SMITH LEORA B SNORE PETER F STANBAUGH GARY STEVENS IMOGENE VANSLOTEN KENNETH G WELLS KELLY D ZURAD DESARAI T PROPERTIES 55.00 OR LESS IN VALUE: ALLEN L WEBB BARRAGER H E BARRY COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CASTLE GORDON W CRANE DARLENE CRANE RAY W CROWLEY DANIEL J DENIS J MCQURE FALOR BRUCE FALOR PATSY GOODRICH SANDY HARTMAN RICHARD R JOHN LONG KELLY VICTOR D KING LAURIE M KING ROY N KOUTZ GLENDA J KOUTZ RONALD C LAJOYE SUSAN LANGDON EDWARD R LATHROP HUBERT 8 LINDA TRIM LUSTY ALBERT A MACKENZIE GREGORY O MACKENZIE JUDITH Y MAYBEE THELMA MEYERS HAROLD MICHAEL H BATESON MIKE HOOK RATCLIFF TOM RHOADES KAYLIN SUE PHOADES SHAWN J ROBART KEITH A ROBINSON CAROL SCHULTZ DONNA SISSON MERLE L SISSON VICTOR H STEVENSON GINA SWINTON RON A ULDRIKS MSMARCIE VARNEY MARJORY J WICKEMS WILLIAM WILLIAM CHRISTIE WOODAAANSEE ANTHONY YATES JOANN NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Borry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: TABLED CASE NO. SP1-96 — Clayton C. Swift 8 Sharon R. Swift Bergwerff. (property owners ond applicants). LOCATION: At 2775 N. Broadway (M-43) on the West side between Wlllitts Rd. and Mory Lou Dr. In Sec. 31. Carlton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to operate an odult foster core home for more than six people. CASE NO SP 9 96 — Clayton Marshall, (applicant) LOCATION: At 8101 Keller Rd., between McKib ben ond Norris Rd. on the South side in Sec. 14. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a part-time sawmill. CASE NO SP 10-96 - liso Roodbergen. (appli­ cant). Mark ond Lisa Roodbergen. (property owners). LOCATION: At 11398 Sprague Rd., between M-43 ond Eost Shore Dr. on the North side In Sec. 7. Barry Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation, i.e. noil service business. CASE NO SP 11 96 - Jonet Wilde, (applicant) Janet ond Roberto Wilde, (property owners). LOCATION: At 710 Willitts Rd., between M-43 and Fighter Rd. on the North side in Sec. 31 Carlton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a indoor arena and stable. MEETING DATE Moy 28 1996 TIAAE: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Low Building at 220 West Court St.. Hostings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commissk.i members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in occomponying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications ore available for public inspection ot the Borry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 o.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. Th® County of Borry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids ond services, such os signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered ot the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Borry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contoct the County of Borry by writing or colling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hosting* Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Nancy L. Boersmo. Borry County Clerk (5/16) EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16, 1996 Lady Trojans bat back to win over Calvin I Hastings’ baseball alumni to come together on May 27 The history of Hastings baseball contains many winning moments and even more happy smiles. On May 27. the Saxons will celebrate their glorious baseball past with its annual alumni game which is scheduled lo start at I p.m. Former coach and event organizer Bernie Oom is asking the former players to report to Johnson Field around 11 a.m. And what Oom can guarantee is a really good time. “The main thing is to get the guys back together." Oom said. "I think they like coming back to lhe old turf and reminiscing about their playing days." In Oom's 22 years (1966-87) at the helm of the varsity program, the Saxons won or shared conference titles eight times. Three of those championships came as a member of the Twin Valley Conference, while the other eight came as participants in the former West Central Conference. Oom distinctly remembers 1975 when the Hastings' ball team upset Lakewood en route to a district title, then won its first game of the regionals in Grand Rapids and finallylost 3-2 lo Godwin in the regional final. If lhe Saxons would have beaten Godwin, the Stale tournament would have been their next destination. But memories aren't based on wins alone, as people usually tend to make lhe most impact. The former Hastings' skipper said that one such person who has touched many affiliated with program is John Cuddahee. a former employee at the local post office. It isn't for sure if Cuddahee will attend this year's event, but Oom said that it is very possible. Players will be divided between odd and even graduation years and is open to all former Saxons' players. The Hastings band boosters have offered to open up the concession stand for lhe occasion providing players and game watchers with tasty snacks and cold beverages. Some come on out on May 27 and have a good time. For more information on the event, contact Oom al 165-3555. •The Barry County track meet is one week away. The May 23 event will take place this year al Delton High and will feature track athletes from Delton. Hastings. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville. Based on times or finishes this season, lhe meet looks to be very competitive and first place looks to be wide open between the five school*. So come out to Delton on May 23 and support some great athletes and what guarantees to be a great day. •Regional information Hastings track is scheduled to compete at Forest Hills Northern. Saxons' golf is al Sturgis and the school's netters will compete at Allegan. Track and tennis will take place on Friday and Saturday of this week, while the golf is on Friday. •Pre-district/distncl soccer. Middleville will host Hastings in pre-district action on Monday with the winner hosting cither Caledonia or Plainwell on Wednesday night. The final is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. •Amy Cook, of Delton, continues to lead lhe track charts at Hope College. Cook has the team's best effort in lhe long jump (16-9 1/2). the triple jump (33-8 1/2) and the 100 hurdles (1523). •And one last thing. 1 know I'm a journalist and I probably shouldn't do this but Go Wings. I Want Stanley! Talk lo you soon. Trojan: a person who shows pluck, determination or energy. On Monday afternoon al Middleville High School a group of Lady Trojans showed that and more in a 5-4 comc-lrom-behind win over a very solid Calvin Christian softball team. "Calvin is a very good hitting team; its lhe best we've hit all season off lop quality pitching," Middleville Coach Duane Petrosky said "1 was very happy with how we played today — the girls didn't give up." Trailing 3-1 in the third inning. Coach Petrosky's team began lo exhibit that pluck, determination or energy. Becky Worth led off the inning with a walk and Pam Jamison later singled to put runners on first and second base. Sage Lucas then followed with a groundout sacrifice to cut Calvin's advantage lo I run. 3-2. Then a miscue by Calvin's thirdbaseman tied the game. The infielder touched thirdbasc thinking that there was a force out there, but Middleville used to error lo knot the score at 3-3. In the top of the seventh inning, however, the visitors regained the lead with a liner to left which put them in front 4-3. But. the Lady Trojans were not to be denied and rallied for two in their half of lhe seventh. Traci Campbell started things off with a ground rule double to left, a Pam Jamison groundout advanced Campbell to third and hit by Sage Lucas brought Campbell home to make il 4-4. Tami Bruin then provided lhe big blow with a triple that went past the Calvin leftficlder and scored a hustling Lucas with the game winner. Campbell. Jamison. Lucas and Bruin each had 2 hits in Middleville's 12-hit attack. Campbell was also the winning pitcher with 6 strikeouts. 1 hits batsperson and 0 walks. She is now 10-7 on the year. Middleville's also played some inspiring ball last Saturday at the East Grand Rapids Tournament. The Lady Trojans won their first two games and finished second overall. First came a 10-1 win over Godwin. - ni Middleville pitcher Traci Campbell shows her crafty side in captunng the mound win Monday versus Calvin Christian. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Campbell had 12 strikeouts in that game? Lucas was 3-for-4 al the plate, while Michelle Merlau went 2-for-3. An 1I-run fifth inning helped Middleville to beat the host school 13-6 in its second contest Campbell was 4-for-4. Merlau 2-for 4. Lucas 2-for-3. Bruin 2-for-4 and Autumn. Crofool 2-for-4 in a 17-hit Lady Trojan performance. :j Union beat Middleville 5-0 in the?/ championship as Lucas collected the team's only hit. With the three wins over the wcek|J Petrosky's team is now 10-9 overall and 5-4'? in the OK Blue Lakewood Lakewood went l-l at the 16th annual* SPORTS Lansing Softball Classic on Saturday. Fojjl the Vikings it was quite an honor just to bc-\ senring entire burry couhty invited to the tourney — the third time fosLakewood and the first for new varsity scftball skipper Roily Krauss. fl The Vikings faced Portland in their firsCG game and won 1-0. In Game 2. Lakewood?, lost to De Win 2-1. J Angie McDiarmid went 3-for-5 and had thc9 game-winning RBI in the opener, whild”1 Sarah Vipond finished 2-for-4 at the plate.* McDiarmid's RBI rap scored Kara Dickinson^ from third base. In the I-run loss to DeWitt. Angie^i Mouser had a triple in the seventh inning to ‘ score Jodi Justice and even things at l-l. j Lakewood out-hit DeWitt 6-5, but still came J out on the short end. J On Monday, the Vikings split with league! Sage Lucas swings level and drives the ball up the middle of the field in Monday's Middleville victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The 1994 alumni baseball game was a big hit tor many former Saxons. Included are (front row. from left) Mike Davis. Brad Tolles. Jack Hobart. Doug Garrett. Denny Meyers. Matt Howell; (back row) Coach Bernie Oom. Roger Bykoncn. Troy Burch. Larry Hayes. Brad Bruce and Dan Wilson. (Photo provided) Hastings Middle School track team fast to finish Hastings' Middle School track team competed at the May 4 Delton Invitational with the girls tying for first and the boys placing second. Three record performances highlighted the day for the girls team. The 800 relay team of Virginia Jennings. Leah Pumford. Katie Noteboom and Jessica Crowley set a new school record, running a time of 1:58.6. The 3200 team of Karey Schlacter Heidi Schroeder. Nicole Richardson and Kai ley Lyons also broke an old school record with a time of 12:11. And Jessica Crowley set a record in the 2(X) dash, running a lime of 28.02 Others scoring points were Susan Hubbard. Carolyn DeWitt. Samantha Oakland. Kim Karmes. Rachel Mackenzie. Heather Richie. Brenda Hurless. Regina Argo and Samantha Gtxxienough In the boys' 79.5 point effort, three first places were obtained Sam Stafford won the pole vault and 400 dash and Nick Dcline took the shot put Kyle Winkler. John Eggers. Chris Chavannc. Matt Schultz. Josh Woodard. Jason Stickney. Jason Goggins. Bill Gicsclcr. John Jacobs. Adam Schantz, and Aaron Keller also scored points. Hastings also won with Mike Farley. Offensively. Missy Beard went 3-for-4 including a double off the fence. Jennifer Mitchell was 3-for-4 with an RBI. Abbiftn DeHoog went 2-for-3 and Pearl Ward had a 2m RBI hit. Lakewood finished the game withh 12 total hits. Ife What hurt the Vikings in Game 2 was 4*” singles and 2 errors in Mason's second'’ inning. Mason tallied 4 of its 7 runs during^ that stanza. '■ Angie McDiarmid was 2-for-4 with double and 2 RBI. Missy Beard was 2-for-4'r with a double and an RBI and Abbie DeHoog was 2-for-3 in the second game defeat. Lakewood is now 19-7 on the season and 4-4 in the Capital Circuit. „j See LADY TROIANS p continued on page IS Gicsclcr. Chris Chavannc and Adam Schantz in lhe 3200 relay (11:07). Jason Stickney. Josh Woodard. Matt Schultz and John Eggers in the 1600 relay (4:23) and Chris Chavannc. Jay Campbell. Caleb Bolthousc and Jason Goggins tn lhe 400 relay (53.83). Earlier in the season, the middle school squad also traveled to Gull Lake for a meet. The girls won 85-43 and the boys prevailed 93-44 Scoring firsts for lhe girls team were Susan Hubbard. Leah Pumford. Katie Noteboom. Karey Schlachter. Jessica Crowley. Virginia Jennings. Carolyn DeWitt. Heather Drumm. Kailey Lyons. Heidi Schroeder. Felicia Ames. Rachel Mackenzie. Kim Karmes. Heather Richie. Brenda Hurless. Regina Argo and Sam Goodenough. For the boys team firsts were obtained by Nick Dcline tn the shot put (38-0 3/4), Sam Stafford in the pole vault (7-6). Chris Chavannc in the long jump (17-2). Caleb Bolthousc in the high jump (4-9). Elwood David in the 55 hurdles (9.7). Adam Schantz in the 1600 (6:00). John Eggers in the 100 (12.4). Sam Stafford in the 400 (.59). Jerad Crump in the 70 (9 35) and Sam Stafford in the 200(26.08) foe Mason on the road. Lakewood won a 4-0 shutout in the opener, while Mason look the nightcap 7-5. Kristin Heinze struck out 10 batters and* allowed just 2 hits to notch lhe Game 1 wia^ Lions' hitter Dawn Stine follows through on an opponents' pitch in varsity softball play last Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A Lakewood baserunner slides1 safely into second against LCC on MaY 3. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16. 1996 - Page 15 Late rallies help Maple Valley, Delton Not many limes do you sec a high school bjkseball team fall behind 5-0 only to come lick and win comfortably Hl happened to Maple Valley's varsity sjuad last Wednesday <The Lions scored the final dozen runs lo fill out a 12-5 victory over Lansing Catholic Central in Game I of a doublchcader. In Game 2. Maple Valley managed a sweep with a 7-1 triumph. • Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt's team tallied 2 runs in the second inning and four runs in the fourth to lake a 6-5 advantage Eventually, the Lions would rally for 7 additional scores to make for the Game I final margin. Chad Wakely had 2 hits, a homerun in the fourth inning and 3 RBI to spark Maple Valley's offense. Jared Osborne matched his offensive numbers with 2 hits and 3 RBI. And Nick Warra contributed with 2 more hits in the Lions' 8-hit attack ’ Osborne notched the pitching win fanning Sensiba really on a roll after finish in Columbus 8 LCC hitters. On Tuesday, the Lions racked up a couple more triumphs with a double header sweep of Bellevue. Maple Valley won the opener 13-3 and took the second by a 13-7 score. Wayne Moore had a homerun in 2 hits. Jim Dunham collected 3 RBI. Jason Trowbridge had a double in 2 hits and drove in 2 runs and Joel Mittelstaedt had 2 RBI to spark the Lions' offense in Game I. Jared Osborne upped his record to 4-2 by earning the mound win. In Game 2. Kevin Hansen had 4 RBI. Jason Trowbridge 2 hits and 3 RBI. Joel Mittelstaedt 3 hits and a double and Nick Wara 2 hits. Mittelstaedt also notched the pitching win to run his record to 2-0. The four wins put Maple Valley's record at 5-2 in the league and 10-7 overall. Delton The Panthers scored the gamc-wjnning run in the bottom of the seventh to come from behind and topple non-league foe Allegan on Monday al Delton. Delton trailed 3-0 in the game before Middleville's Dave Sensiba turned in his second strong performance in two weeks at Sunday's Buckeye 300 at the Columbus Volleyball Lions' hurier Jared Osborne fires one to home in one of his team's two wins last Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) tallying 3 in the sixth and I in lhe seventh. Paul Vickery. Joe Guthrie. Paul Finney and Chad Stopher each collected I RBI apiece for lhe victors. Chad Slophcr also was lhe winning pitcher going the final 6 1/3 innings. Stopher allowed 8 hits, fanned 8 batters and allowed 0 walks. Delton is 7-6 overall and 4-2 in lhe KVA. See RALLIES Continued On page 16 SCORES Camp Corner Greetings from Camp Algonquin! This wtek. we would like to tell you about our Tiny Tot sessions and our Day Camp session. Tiny tot sessions are designed for the first time camper who is looking to experience some great fun at camp but who does not want to stay all day. The three hours at camp each day will be spent singing songs, playing games, making arts and crafts, and swimm­ ing They will also get to use teepees as their cabins for the week There arc two sessions per day available: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Caring, individualized attention and continual positive support make this session, and all of our sessions, a life building ex­ perience. Bus transportation will be provided from Central Elementary School's parking lot. Ages for Tiny Tot Camp is 5-6. Day Camp is geared for children ages 6-7. Campers will be transported to Camp Algon­ quin from Central Elementary School's parkiQg lot each day at 9 a.m. Games, skits, songs, swimming, crafts, and boating are just Mnc of the many activities the campers will Cable to participate in. Thursday night is an Cbonal overnight for the campers, too. This flexion is a great first step for kids that may £ be quite ready to stay for an overnight fiident camp experience. Everyone will be Berlin Raceway Battle Creek veteran Fred Campbell turned in a sparkling perlormancc m w nning the caution flag filled 40-lap feature race for Late Model Stocks Saturday al Berlin. The eight-time champ came from deep in lhe lineup and forged past Ken Warner lo Delton hitter Scott Haas eyes a low pitch thrown by a Parchment pitcher in a recent KVA baseball contest. win the race. Allen Marcott. of Wayland, won the 30lap feature race for Super Slocks. Gun Lake's Bob Holley is currently seventh in the Late Models point standings with 116. In first is Scott Baker with 172 points. See LADY TROJANS, continued from page 14 Hastings Rachel Young stepped to the forefront for the Lady Saxons on Monday. Young had a triple and a homerun in her 5 RBI performance to help Hastings defeat East Grand Rapids 19-1. Tammi Kelly had a triple and 2 RBI. Jamie Lambeth a double and an RBI and Melissa Meaney a double and an RBI also in the win. Janette Jennings was the winning pitcher, allowing I run on just I East Grand Rapids hit. On May 10. Hastings dropped two to Wyoming Park, losing the opener 13-5 and falling in the nightcap 4-3. Janette Jennings had a double. Jodi Songer a double and an RBI and Julie Krebs a double and an RBI in Game 1. In Game 2. Jodi Songer had a 2-base rap and 2 RBI. Trisha McKeough a double and Rachel Young 3 singles for lhe Lady Saxons. The Saxons fell to Forest Hills Central 11 1 on May 8. Janette Jennings' homerun was the big highlight in lhe 10-run loss. Jennings had three hits including the round-tripper and a 2basc rap Errors hurt Hastings the most in the game. "We were plagued by errors." Hastings Coach Jill Withey said. "We had 3 errors in the first inning that allowed 3 runs to score and 3 runs in the second inning that allowed 3 more runs to score." League track finals find area athletes near the top Middleville's girts track team finished third in the OB Blue behind Calvin Christian (155) and Coopersville (84). The Lady Trojans had 66 points and collected two first places. Jenna Shook was a conference champion in the shot put with a throw of 34-5 3/4. Shook also finished second in the discus al 115-3. Middleville's second title came in lhe 400 relay where Angie McQueen. Samantha Sherman. Lindsey Robertson and Laura Reed registered a 53.8. Reed also look a second place 100 at 12.6 as did Jessi Davis in lhe 1600 with at 5:26.3. Next on the Middleville track schedule is the regional meet this Saturday at Forest Hills Northern Hastings Hastings' girls also were third with a 78 point performance at the OK White championships held at Wyoming Park. The host school finished first with 131 points, while Forest Hills Central ended up second Jenae Bailey had a third place in the shot put (31-2 1/2). Emily Dipert a fourth in the 100 (13.0). the 800 relay team also finished fourth (1:54.1) and Charissa Shaw finished fourth in lhe 3200(12:37.1). Middleville The Lady Trojans finished its league season at 4-3 with a 72-55 win over Rogers on May 7. Jenna Shook won the discus with a school record 121-1 effort. The old mark was 115-5 set in 1989 by Angy Johnson. Shook also won the shot put with a distance of 34-25. Jessi Davis was also a double winner with a 5:37 in the 1600 and a 2:33 in the 800 The 3200 relay team (11:00.2). 800 relay team (1:57) and 400 relay team (54.4) also were winners. Other Middleville firsts were obtained by Keri Koehn in the 100 hurdles (17.6). Jessica VanAman in the 400 (1:08.4) and Samantha Sherman in lhe 200 (28.4). with 103 points. Andrea Dreyer had a first place showing in the 100 hurdles with a 15.9 effort and also took second in the 300 hurdles with a 48.20. EXTRA COPIES Other second place showings were obtained by Eva Chcwning in the discus (97­ 6). Lori Maiville in the 400 (1:01). lhe 400 ralay team (53.6) and the 1600 relay team are available throughout Greater Barry County! off The BANNER (4:18.9). transported hack to Central Elementary School's parking lot at 3 p.m. each day I^f you have questions about these programs, di any other programs offered, call the YM- flA at 945-4574. ^YMCA Camp Anderson. Ind Three-time Little 500 champ Jeff Bloom, of Bangor, will be at lhe event as will two­ time Little 500 winner Man Carman from pole position. League A W-L Sunfield Sandbaggers ................................ 46-17 Denny's Repair............................................. 45-18 Family Affair................................................ 43-20 Eugene's.......................................................... 41-22 kmia County National Bank.......................48-35 The Woodland Girts......................................18-15 Country Care Day Care.............................. 13-41 The Screw Ups.................................... 5-58 YMCA groove." The time of the race was 1:17.47 with lhe average speed clocking in al 57.37. Anderson Speedway Two area drivers will compete at the May 28 Little 500 at the Anderson Speedway in Union City. Bloom, who will be making his 20th start al Anderson, won in 1972. 1977 and 1992. He has also won the Emge 50. the tuneup for lhe Little 500. twice in his racing career. Carman posted back-to-back wins in 1982 and 1983 and both times he started from lhe Lakewood Community Education Women's Volleyball Standings B League Denny's Repair............................................. 48-15 Senfield Sandbaggers..................................48-15 Family Affair................................................ 45-18 Pistons..............................................................43-20 The Woodland Girts..................................... 26-37 Katie s Stitch N Stuff.................................. 23-40 Felice's Team.................................................13-41 The Go Girts..................................................... 6-57 (Ohio) Motor Speedway At the start of the race. Sensiba in the Western Michigan Chevy Dealers Monte Carlo jumped into second place from his third starting position and remained in the chase all the way lo the finish. Sensiba finished fourth out of 34 drivers Last week lhe Middleville native finished third al the Glass City 300 in Toledo (Ohio). Position and battling off tough grooves were the biggest concerns for Sensiba. "The car was good for most of the race." Sensiba said. "Al the end it got loose and Mike (Miller) was able to pass, il was a fight for position (during) the final five laps. Today, you had to protect the bottom 1-96 Speedway Three area drivers took part in events this past Saturday al the 1-96 Speedway. Hastings' Ben Curtis was sixth in the Street Slocks feature with Ionia's Dave Holcomb finishing first in that race. A second Hastings native. Jack Thomas, ended up 14th in the feature race in the Spanl Bandits class. The winner in that event was Hillsdale's Enc Slade. And James Maxim, from Middleville, was 17th in the IMCA class feature. Rick Stout, of Stanton, won there. Bragging nghis for Great Lakes Sprint Car supremacy will be at stake this Saturday at I­ 96. located south of Interstate 96 al the Lake Odessa exit. Galesburg Speedway Al McGIothlen. of Constantine, set a track record in the late models class with a 13:65 finish on Sunday. Rob Carnes won the feature race for late models, while Rich Massey look lhe A feature and Bob Garrett lhe B feature in the Sportsman class. Winners on Saturday included Racer X in lhe Late Models. Danny Green in the mini stock. Ivan Hean Jr. in lhe Sportsman feature A. Bob Garrett in the Sportsman feature B and Dion Parish in the Vintage Coupe feature. Crystal Raceway Winners at Crystal were Dave Hayes in the Wolverine Outlaw Sprints. Mike Nugent in lhe Fast Car Dash. Chris Higgins in the IMCAS event. Ed Thirlby in lhe Pro Stock/Pro Truck main feature and Gary Carmen in lhe Hobby Slock class. Kalamazoo Speedway Middleville's Darwin Bergakker was a heat winner in the Factory Stocks clast al lhe Kalamazoo Speedway last Saturday. In the Factory Stocks. Mike Zordan. from Bangor, recorded the fastest time Other fastest limes in Kalamazoo were recorded by Mike vanSparrentak in the NASCAR Super Late Models and Eddie Lee Payne in the Limited Late Models. vanSparrentak won his feature race as did Gary Terry (Limited Late Models) and Todd McDonald (Factory Stocks). YMCA of Barry County Algonquin: celebrating 50 Hosttr-H Y<>uih CfuKttl of Camping Excellence SUMMER YOUTH TENNIS DIRECTOR/1NSTRUCTOR OPENING ■;Fast Camp Fact — Camp Algonquin began £1946 with only 100 campers Our estima£hs for 1996 are over 450 campers. Hastings Summer Swim Summer Sport C Unic*/Pfayground/ Fall 78’er Football/Fall Youth Soccer A detailed brochure describing all of lhe above programs has been distributed to the local schools. Those desiring more informa­ tion. should call the YMCA. 945-1574. and a tpuchure will be sent Interested parties may aho pickup a brochure at the YMCA Office. 234 E State. Hastings. Monday through Fri­ day. 9 a m.-5 p.m. 4 hours per day (8 am - noon). Monday thru Thursday June 17 - August 1 (6 weeks) Will instruct 3rd - 8th graders Instruction will be done in small groups Location Hastings High School Tennis Courts Must be 19 years of age or older and have experience teaching tennis and working with youth - Great pay Please apply at the YMCA Office. 234 E. State. Hastings for a job description and application - Middleville's Jessi Davis glides around the track dunng tne recent Caledonia Invitational. �r Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16. 1996 Coaching Clinic Hastings' varsity baseball coach Jett Simpson, on left, slips advice to Saxon Eric Greenfield (16) during a recent game at Hastings High and Maple Valley manager Guenther Mittelstaedt. on bottom, flashes a sign to a Lions' player at the plate in last Wednesday's home battle with LCC. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Hastings' Travis Moore unloads on a pitch in a varsity baseball contest at Hastings last week. (Photo by Perry Hardin) RALLIES...continued from page 15 Hastings The Saxons exhibited their best hitting performance of the season Tuesday with an 11 -8 triumph over East Grand Rapids. Hastings had 13 hits and received offensive contributions from many of its players. Chad Greenfield went 3-for-3, Nick Thornton 2-for-4 with 2 RBI. Jason Deal was I-lor-3 with 2 RBI. Matt Moore went 2- CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will liold a public hearing on Tuesday. May 28,1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan to review the Special Assessment Roll on the Downtown Parking Assessment District. Information on lhe above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay­ services 1-800-649-3777. Even! G. Manshum City Clerk RN - HOME HEALTH CARE Full Time CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse for our newly created Home Health Care Department to provide direct skilled nursing care to patients/clients in their homes. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. May 28.1996 at 7:30 pjn. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan to determine the necessity to pave and install curb and gutte- on Marshall Street between Park and Young Streets. The successful candidate will hold a current Michigan RN license, have at least one year experience as a registered nurse in home health or related fields, have strong commu­ nication skills and be knowledgeable regarding Medicare/ Medicaid/JCAHO guidelines PENNOCK HOSPITAL utters a complete compensation package which includes weekend and shift differentials; an innovative flexible benefits system. Paid Time OtLOTtrm, tuition reimbursement for continuing education oCtsonal tax-deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available al lhe office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to lhe Hastings City Clerk. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Please submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Nursing Department 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)948-3115 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. June 3. 1996 at 7:30 pm. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan Said hearing relates to proposed rezoning of City owned property from R-2 (One Family Residential) to 1-2 (Industrial). Sec legal description and map below for location of property ALL THAT PART OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL NOT CURRENTLY ZONED D-2. (Per Legal Description by Daniel M Ryan PS No.34975) Beginning at the Southeast comer of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 3 North. Range 8 .Vest. Township and City of Hastings. Barry Counts. Michigan; thence S 87*55'42” W 1731.83 feet; thence NW’I7'OO"W 237 66 feet; thence N 3O"39'28“W 38032 feet; thence N 89°44'I9” E 32jOO feet; thence N 00’02'35“ W 16822 feet, thence S 87'44'19" 3200 feet; thence N 00’02'01“ W 17131 feet; thence N 87*44;19“ E 865.89 feet; thence N 00'2’01“ W 57731 (4060’) feet to the North Section line; thence N 89”44'I9" E along said line 567.19 feet to a point which lies 493.00 feet West of the Northeast Section comer; thence Southeasterly to a point which lies on the East Section line and is 53325 feet South of the Northeast Section comer; thence S 00'01 ’ 15“ E along said East Section line 78430 feet to the Point of Beginning. Together with and subject to any and all casements, nghts and restriction of record Containing 45.11 Acres of land more or less, (including Starr School Road r.o.w.) EXCEPTING THEREFROM: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Township and City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan; thence S 89*55'42” W 1731.83 feet; thence N 00”! 7'00“ W 64.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing N (XT 17'00” W 173.66 feet, thence N 30'29'28" W 380.32 feet; thence N 87’44" 19" E 32.00 feet; thence N 00’02'35" W 16822 feet; thence S 87'44'17' W 32.00 feet, thence NOO’02'01” W 7932 feet; thence N 89*57'59“ E 34632 feet; thence S 00-00'00“ E 231 66 feet, thence S .30’09'03" W 187 99 feet, thence N9O00'00“ E 14931 feet, thence S (V00'00“ E 275.30 feet; thence S 6700'52“ W’ 22234 feet lo the Point of Beginning, containing 4.42 acres of land more or less. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Help wanted Local private club needs daytime bartender. Call 948-9062 and leave name and phone number. All inquir­ ies will be contacted. — immediate Opening — Hallmark cards and gilts really make the grade! They're sjxxially designed to celelxak' and Ixt ome treasured memories i< >r your taw trite graduate. _ w I CINDER Pharmacy Written comments will be received on lhe above proposal at 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Minutes of the meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of City Clerk. City Hall & Hallmark Shop 110 W State Street. Hastings • Help is at your finger- thirdbase ended lhe game as Hastings watt threatening to tie or go ahead. Pitcher Jon Lawrence found some crafty ways to get out of trouble early in the game ' with Wyoming Park. With runners on second and third in the first inning. Lawrence got the next two baiters to groundout and*' strikeout. In the second stanza, two strikeouts ended a Wyoming Park threat. Nick Thornton had Hastings' lone hit. 1 while Chad Greenfield and Jason Deal each collected RBI Simpson said that his team is playing ’ good baseball, especially in the pitching and defensive departments. Middleville The Trojans ended a 7-game losing streak ‘I with a 9-4 victory against Spring Lake on May 8. The winning pitcher in that game was Dwight Wade. Wade had 6 innings of work and allowed just 3 hits. At the plate. Kevin Doyle managed .3 hits and Jared Novak had 2 hits and 2 RBI. Novak is currently hitting .455 and Doyle** average is at .410. Middleviile Coach Tim Pennfield said that the team's defense has been "literally flawless" in the last two games On May 6. Middleville fell twice to Rogers by scores of 3-1 and 10-4. ■ . 1 ! : j . Joe Norman had a strong showing on the mound in Game 1. but the Golden Hawks hit a 2-run homer in the bottom of the sixth to win it. In Game 2. the Trojans had 9 hits, but matched that number with 9 costly errors. . JV Softball scores " 21 times in (during) 14-run victory Hastings' junior varsity softball collected 14 hits and 21 runs in a 14-run win ovefc Forest Hills Central on May 8. Erika Simpson went 4-for-5 with aj double, triple and 5 RBI. while Erika’ Ordiway was 6-for-4 with I RBI and scored 4 runs. Allyson Morgan was the winning pitcher, allowing no earned runs in si* innings^ We ra.e re answers tc a : your corce*“s aoc-' living w-tn neurgmuscuia' C'.sease THE VOICE OF HOPE 1-800 572-1717 WSCULAR assoc 4T<y. 945-9551 OPEN Monday thru Friday 9 to 7; Saturday 9 to 5:30 The City will pa>vide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice lo the City Clerk (telephone number 616 94S 2468) or TDD call relay services I-800-649-3777 Even! G. Manshum for-5 with an RBI. Joe Rodngucz Finished 2 , for-4 with an RBI and Ryan Castelein had a 2-RBI double in the big Hastings win. । Andrew Courtright was the winning pitcher, striking out 9 batters and allowing 3 ' earned runs. Six Hastings* errors contributed < to the 6 unearned runs. A couple of close ball games opered up the week for Coach Jeff Simpson's Saxons | last week r; Hastings lost to Forest Hills Central 13- ' 11 on May 8 and fell to league favorite, Wyoming Park. 3-2 on May 10. Chad Greenfield went 2-for-5 with 3 RBI and Josh Storm went 2-for-4 with 2 RBI in the contest with FHC. Eric Greenfield also contributed with an RBI. A pop-up with runners on first and,] The Banner...dedicated to County Sports! Morgan had I strikeout and I walk. JV Baseball drops 3 Hastings' junior varsity baseball team fell I l-l to East Grand Rapids on Monday. The Saxons had 6 hits, including a double by Andy Keller and a topic by Josh Nichols < On May 10. Wyoming Park won a clo^ 10-9 decision versus the Hastings' JV'. Jo*tS Richie collected one of Hastings' four hits vj double which went as the squad's only extnL base rap. The baseball team lost 3-2 to Forest Hills I on May 8. J Kyle Pohja pitched a strong game{9 limiting the Saxon opponents lo 4 hits. earned runs and striking out .3 hatters. Luke Warner bad a double to highlight Hastings' offense. Shutouts in JV soccer Hastings' junior varsity soccer squatM defeated Northview 2-0 in a league contcsQ on May 8. Two days later the JV SaxonfiJ lost a tough 1-0 contest to Harper Creek. K 3-0 defeat to Zeeland followed in soccer action on Monday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16. 1996 — Page 17 Lakewood netters compete in league, Middleville wins tourney Vikings took pan in the Capital tauii tournament Friday on MSU's indoor 'Xat iy Snoap's Vikings finished in sixth Pon land won over the Vikings on May 8 by a 7-0 count. The best matchup for the Lakcwixxl team came at No. I singles where Ben Johnson lost to his Portland foe 6-3 in the third set. Middleville The Trojans racked up first place at their >kcwiM«d won I-of-14 matches with J.D. illc and Jeremy Gonyou earning a fifth in doubles action. n the Vikings met Albion and fought before losing a tough 4-3 decision Ins for l-akcwixxl came at No. I doubles ,D. Scoville and Brian Strazisar prevailed 6-1, No. 4 singles with a 6-3. 7-5 win ike Bipplcy and No. I singles as Ben xi scored a 6-3.6-4 triumph own tournament on May 4 winning one flight in singles and one in doubles Middleville scored 26 points, four more than second-place Caledonia's 22 points. At No. 3 singles Garrett Weatherhead defeated an Otsego opponent 6-0. 6-0 in his first match and then ousted a player from Comstock Park 4-6. 6-2. 6-3 in the finals. Middleville's second champions came at No. 3 doubles as Brian Seger and Aryon Bosma took a first. The Trojan duo first beat wis and witnessed a very familar Jjtor the 12th consecutive year Okemos' lifters won the league title, while Coach anthers win 6th straight le in KVA; 45th overall Delton captured its sixth consecutive undefeated season in KVA and have now won 45 straight league meets after a 112-25 victory over Galesburg-Augusta on Monday. James Sibberscn was the winner of lhe discus (127-7). Craig Jones the shot put (46­ 2 1/2). Troy McCarty the high jump (6-4) and pole vault (11-0), Travis Williams the long jump (19-2 3/4). Ben Anncn the high hurdles (16 72). Ryan Dawe lhe 100 (11.51) and lhe 200 (23.21). Casey Louden the 1600 (4:59.87) and the 3200 (11;00.99) and Jason Kimbrough placed first in the 400 (53.5). The Panthers also claimed relay wins in the 800 (I 34 7h. the 400 (46.25) and the 1600 (3:43.54) with Jason Kimbrough and Chad Lenz competing on all three of those wihning teams. Hastings Helped by two first places in relay events, the Saxons took a fourth place finish at the OK White met on May 9-10. Hastings finished with 71 points and first-place Hudsonville tallied 126 points. The 800 relay team of Pascal Bussman. !< James Storms. Paul Koutz and Dcvan Endres crossed the finish line first in their race with a 1:35.57 showing. Jeremy Radvansky. James Storms. Devan Endres and Pascal Bussman also tasted victory in the 1600 with a time of 3:59.99. Second places went to Ed Youngs in the discus (131-9). Kenn Cross in the pole vault (13-0), Tom Pratt in the high jump (6­ 6) and Dcvan Endres in lhe 400 (53.82). Ed Youngs also had a third place in the shot put (49-1 1/2) and Paul Koutz. collected a third place in the 110 hurdles (15.26). Maple Valley The Lions remained perfect in league action at 3-0 with a 78-58 win over Bellevue. Maple Valley won 9 firsts and had 9 seconds to secure the win. In the Eaton County Invitational at Lansing Waverly on May 4 the Lions totaled 30 1/2 points. Top performances for the team were turned in by Damon Patrick in the pole vault with a second place 12-3 and Brian Hopkins with a third place 51.7 in the 400 dash Caledonia 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) and won over Otsego 6-1.6-7, 6-4 in the championship. Coach Larry Seger said that the tournament “was really great" for his team and probably helped them with confidence during the next two matches. First came a finish of a Wayland match, that had been postponed, and the Trojans won over the Wildcats 5-3. Nate LaVoie won at No. I 6-0. 6-0 for the Middleville win on that day. Then came a 6-1 triumph over Coopersville. Wins in that match came from Nate LaVoie al No. 1 singles (6-3, 6-0), Brett Bremer at No. 2 singles (6-0. 6-0), Garrett Weatherhead at No. 3 singles (6-2, 6-2), Nate Schmitz at No. 4 singles (6-3. 6-3), Brad Bedford and Rub Kiel at No. I doubles (7-5. 6-3). Steve Dood and Josh Sturm at No. 2 doubles (6-3.6-1) and Brian Seger and Ryan Olthouse at No. 3 doubles (6-2. 6-3). Tennis regional* will be held this Friday and Saturday for Hastings. Middleville and Lakewood. The Salons will compete in the Class B tournament at Allegan High. LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE BY PEMOKS CLAIMING TITLE UNOER TAX DEED TO THE OWNER OR OWNERS OF ANY LAND AND AL' INTERESTS IN. OR LIENS UPON THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED TAKE NOTICE, that tale hot been lawfully mode ol the following described land for unpaid taxes thereon, ond thot the undersigned has title thereto under tax deed or deeds issued therefore, ano thot you ore entitled to a reconveyance thereof, ot any time within 6 months after return to service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the treasurer of the county in which the lands lie. of all sums paid upon such purchase, together with 50 percentum additional thereto, and the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice to be computed os upon personal service of a summons upon commencement of on oction. os commencement of suit, ond the further sum of five dollars for each description without other addi­ tional costs or charges: H payment os aforesaid is not mode, the undersigned will institute pro­ ceedings lor possession of the land Description of land. State of Michigan. County of Barry. Lot 6 Barry Subdivision R08-006 120-006-00 Amount pa>d $21 2 28 taxes (or 1991 Amount necessary to redeem $323 42 plus the fees of the sheriff. George Williams 4415 Janis St. Hastings. Ml 49058 To Arnold I Klodt F438P828 7829 South 36th St. Scott*. Ml 49088 (5/30) State ef MteM*aa Irshats Caart obdEboTmnmli^ation AND NOTICE OF HEARING: HMAL ACCOUNT Delton's Jason Kimbrough, in back, competed on all three winning relay teams in the Panthers' 112-25 win over Galesburg-Augusta on Monday. ^Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies ! Offset Manager Mmttf’ MONICA PENNY HOVANEC SANDt FOX i EBERTS rrnivmiwiratirwi C.—w. at Rak Personal Imo Rak P.ewnil RhA Sfwulat ADAIR HAAS Pann/a Indiana Insurance Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Gan Buckland, Sales |B fl Prwu! Risk Srrculat U Communication With People Who CARE Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 4i Q Pit Buckland. Saks Lakewood s Dave Nivison delivers a forehand in No. singles action against Middleville's Nate Schmitz on Monday. File No 95-21734-E5 In the Motter of the Estotes of DIANA S. ACHESON et ol. Owners of Abondoned Property TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest in this estate may be barred or effected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on July 10. 1996 ot 10 00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert I Byington Borry County Public Ad ministrator. requesting his Final Account be allow­ ed ond that the residue be assigned lo the Deport ment of Treasury. Abandoned t Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, as provided by low fT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be made os provided by statute RICHARD H SHAW. Judge of Probale If your name is on the following list, you moy hove a claim to lands or other property being held by the State of Michigan. For further information contact the State Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing instructions To reclaim your abandoned property 1. Clip out the entire article ol abandoned pro­ perty owners ond underline your nome. 2. Write to the Department of Treasury. Escheats Division. Lonsing Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund ond include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, ond your Social Security Number. The Escheats Division will UH In the amount of abandoned property ond send the form to you for completion. You need not be present ol the hearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION. Petition ID 16049 PROPERTIES OVER $5 00 IN VALUE: ACHESON DIANA $ AGEE MICHAEL AMOS WILLIAM C BARNHART MYRTLE BENNETT VICKI BLOOD MAX BORK MIKE CASTELEIN JOHN M CASTELEIN WILLIAM O CITY OF HASTINGS CONRAD TOMMIE L DOMINGUEZ DORIS A ENDSLEY SHARI FEHSENFELD JOHN R GROTE E PAUL GUENTHER JOYCE M GUENTHER RICHARD C KEOWN BILLY KLINE GERALD LAMPMAN JAMES MARZBANI SIAMAK MERRILL SANDRA MOON JOYCE J NORWOOD ALINE ROWLEY LESLIE Y SHANECK COIOTA SHANECK RUSSELL SMITH KATHLEEN SMITH SHAWN M STEE6Y MICHAEL STEEL JACK STEINKE ANN M STUDT WENDELL POA SYMONDS ANN SYMONDS JOHN TAYLOR DONALD D THORNTON JAMES H TOBIAS CHARLES D VANDERWALL JUNE E VANSCOYK CHERYL LYNN VARNEY TAMMIE WATSON DWIGHT L WILCOX RANDY A YAW DAVID PROPERTIES $5 00 OR LESS IN VALUE BARRAGER H E HARE OSCAR R VANAMAN JENNIFER State of NMcMgan Probate Caart OBDOt OF PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF HEAPING: FINAL ACCOUNT Filo No 95-21730-ES In the Metter of the Estates of CATHERINE ANDERSON et ol. Owner* of Abondoned Property. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest in thi* estate may be barrod or effected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on July 10 1996 at 10 00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert I. Byington Barry County Public Ad­ ministrator requesting hi* Final Account be allow ed and that lhe residue be assigned to the Deport ment ol Treasury. Abandoned t Unclaimed Pro­ perty Division, o* provided by low IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall bo mode os provided by statute RICHARD H SHAW. Judge of Probote If .our nome is on the following list you moy hove a claim to lands or other property being held by the Slate ol Michigan. For further information contact the State Board ol Escheats per the follow .ng instruction* To reclaim your abondoned property 1. Clip out the entire article ol abondoned pro­ perty owner* ond underline your nome. 2. Write to the Department of Treosury, Escheat* Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, ond your Social Security Number The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property ond send the form to you lor completion You need not be present of the hearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 16045 PROPERTIES OVER $5 00 IN VALUE ANDERSON CATHERINE APPELMAN ESTHER T AVERY W H BAXTER CHARLOTTE B BEACH FRED BEACH FRED D BRAIDWOOD CLAUDE COULTER JACK DEMOOT RICHARD DOLAN CLIFFORD W JR GOOZWA FRANK J HILL STEVEN HORNING PHILLIP A HUMPHREY KATHRYN M INCHARDI EVE JOHNSON STEPHEN I KEIHL ALICE KIDDER WALTER R KNOLL ROBERT LIEBHAUSER LORETTA S LOFGREN ALFRED G MARSHALL BERTHA M I CE MARTIN DOROTHY SAGER PATRICIA SCOFIELD ROBYN TAYLOR THOMAS WHITE DONALD L WILLIAMS DAVID PROPERTIES $5-00 OR LESS IN VALUE ANTHONY THOMAS BARNES MARIE BELTZ INEZ R BIRMAN JUDY A GOOOACRE GEORGE F JACOB CHARLES A JILES FRED KALNBACH DOUGLAS KNOLL HOWARD J UGHTVOET MARVIN P MARTIN GEORGE E MOLEN MARTHA NISSE RUSSELL OOSTERHOF WILLIAM R PORREY JOHN RICHARDS THOMAS L SPRAGUE PATRICIA WELKER LOYN A WIGHT MRS ROSE WINCHELL AAELVIN T WOMACK ELNA YARBROUGH HENRY State of Michigan Probata Court Barry County ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING: ANAL ACCOUNT File No 95 2I74I-ES tn the Motter of the Estates of WILLIAM AD DISON et ol Owner* of Abondoned Property TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in this estate moy be borred or effected by this heormg IT IS ORDERED that on July 10 1996 ot 10 00 O.m.. in the probote courtroom Hastings Michigan before Hon R.chord H Show Judge of Probate o hearing will be held on the petition of Robert I Byington Borry County Public Ad ministrator requesting h.s Final Account be allow ed and that the residue be assigned to the Depart m.ni of Treasury Abandoned & Unclaimed Pro perty Division os provided by low IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode a* provided by statute RICHARD H SHAW Judge of Probate If your nome is on the following list you moy hove O claim to land* or other property being held by the State of Michigan For further information contact the State Board of Escheat* par the follow mg instruction* To reclaim your abondoned property 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owner* and underline your name 2. Write to the Department of Treosury. Escheat* Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund ond include the list of abondoned property owner* Petition ID number, and your Social Security Number The Escheats Division will fill in the amount ol abandoned property ond send the form to you for completion You need not be present ot the hearing to petition lor refund DO NOT CON TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION. Petition ID 20368 PROPERTIES OVER $5 00 IN VALUE ADDISON WILLIAM AFMAN NICOLETTE ANGUS ROGER L ANGUS YVONNE BERG ELIZABETH M BOWER JAMES BOWER NANCY BRUNDAGE MICHAEL BUMBALOUGH PAMELA BUSH DANIEL R BUSHA H C BYEONG HO KANG CLAGETT RUTH E COLE RANDY COPELAND RANDY A CRONK RIGHT MARJORIE CRONKRIGHT WILLIAM A CROWN CAMP ROBERT CUTLER HAROLD R DEGROOTE ERNEST DOTY AMBER EAGON ROSS B ELKINS JERRY ELLIOTT KYE S FLYNN SHARON GERAAENTZ WALLACE GLADNEY ROBERT GRAY ROBBIE I GRUBE EDWIN GUGALA ADAM C HAMILTON HEATHER HARTMAN DAVID HAYWOOD ARTHUR HEERINGA RITA HILL DIEONA HILL KELLI SUE HORSFORD VIOLET HULSEBOS LEE A HUTSON DEWEY HYATT NORMAN JONE MONTY KELLER ROBERT LAKE AUSTIN R LAMBERT LONI LEKOMIS RAODY .EONARD CARL LESTER GORDON LEWIS EVERY B LINK KAY LOUISELLE SHERRY LOY JUDY AAACLEOD SUSAN MCKINSTRY JAMES MCKINSTRY JANET MCMANAMEY KENNETH C MCAAANAMEY TINA MILLER JEROME NEFF JOHN NORTH IRVING CHURCH % OCONNOR BONNIE POLAAATEER RUSSELL JR RABER LEWIS RAFFLER JUDITH A RHEYNARD K RICHARDS STANLEY ROBERTS LEONA M ROBISON CHARLEY G RODGERS GARY P ROOT ALFRED RUDER JOHN W SANFORD DONALD SHELER AAARGUERITE SHEPARD HELEN A SMITH LARRY SPITZER CATHY SPITZER HEATHER SPRAGUE ROBERT C SURDAM DEREK TAIT ELTON TAYLOR WILLIAM D DR VAN AMAN CLOYD VANDERPOOL HAROLD WARREN ALBERT WENSKO THOMAS WILLIAMS ALVIN W YAKEl KIM PROPERTIES $5 00 OR LESS IN VALUE BAKER HOLLY A CARY SAMUEL COMPETITION 4 H CLUB OF LACEY CROSS HERB DINGMAN ANNETTA M DINGMAN NEAL L GROSS KATHLEEN HAPPY FRIENDS 4 H CLUB HORSESHOE KNIGHTS 4 H CLUB ORTA JOSE A ROBINSON JOSH SCHEERHORNS JEANETTE STANLEY RICHARD J TRAIL DUSTER 4 H CLUB ZIMMERMAN YOLANDA I �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16. 1996 Soccer coach confused, but optimistic It was a bitter pill to swallow Monday as Hastings was out-shot 15-7 and defeated by Zeeland 1-0 on the road Saxons' Coach Doug Mcpham pointed to physical play and overall speed as factois in the I-goal defeat. "Zeeland was our most physical opponent this year." Mcpham said. "Zeeland was very fast and passed lhe ball well. We seemed to be a step behind their players." And for lhe Hastings' coach, winning close games should not be a problem for his young, but talented squad "It may seem that I'm trying to find excuses, but the girls would be the first to tell you if I was letting them off lhe hook. We have a lot of talent on this team." Hastings' offense was shooting and scoring on May 8. as the Saxons won a 9-0 shutout over Northview. Hastings scored 5 of its 9 goal in the first half and finished the game with 31 shots on goal to Northview's total of 2. Sarah Hayes tallied 4 goals, giving her 12 on lhe season. Also. Traci Heffelbower and Summer Gillons each scored 2 goals and Rachel Nystrom chalked up her first goal of the year. Saxon Coach Doug Mcpham said that effort and team work were big reasons for his team's big win. "The girls were very aggressive and worked the ball well against a less experienced team." Mepham said. On May 10 the Saxons made il 12 goals lo 0 in two games with a 3-0 victory over Harper Creek. Sarah Mepham tallied her ninth and tenth goals of the season, while Sarah Hayes booted across her 13th. The Saxons had 19 shots compared to the Beavers total of 4. "The girls have been moving the ball well lately; 1 see cohesiveness lately with this group." Mepham said after lhe victory over a former Twin Valley foe. Lakewood Lakewood dropped a 2-0 contest to Grand Ledge on May 10 and a 1-0 battle with Caledonia on Monday. Midfielder Melissa Ruder was Lakewood's player of the game versus Grand Ledge, while goalkeeper Sara Carr received lhe honor in the Monday contest with the Lady Scots. Can. who made 5 saves versus Caledonia, has 43 saves on the season and has allowed only 6 goals for a I-goal average. Middleville The Trojans relumed to their winning ways with two early week victories over OK Rainbow opponents. On May 6 lhe Trojans clawed their way to Saxons win over Trojans and Scots at Briarwood Swinging in the rain. It was a wet and wonderful experience for the Hastings' golf team last Friday at the Briarwood Golf Club in Caledonia. The Saxons won the three-squad event with a 224 team score. Middleville finished second with a 259 and the Scots placed third with a 261. For the victorious Saxons. Tammy Obreitcr was the medalist of the match with a 46. Other Hastings scores were turned in by Kelly Bcllgraph (55). Becky Carr (61) and Casey Anderson (62). Erica Walker shot a 59 to lead the second place Trojans. Rene Ellingcr had a 60. Middleville's Katie Polhemus (5) slides past a Calvin Christian defender in varsity soccer play on Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) a 4-1 win over the Wayland Wildcats and on May 8 Middleville beat South Christian 4-2. A Rachel DcVormcr penalty kick opened the Middleville scoring versus Wayland and three other tallies followed on a Kelly Holwerda penalty kick, another Holwcrda goal from 35 yards out on a free kick and a second half score by Katie Polhemus. Four goals was again the result for the Trojans in its contest w-ith South. Jamie Robbins scored goal No. 1. Katie Polhemus booted across goal No. 2. Coreen Barber tallied Middleville goal No. 3 and Rachel DcVormcr iced the victory with a comer kick that went for No. 4. A game with Rockford on May 10 did not come out in favor of Middleville as the home team won 3-1. Middleville is now 6-6 in the league and 6-8 overall. Rachel Wade a 69 and Sarah Bishop bagged a 71 For the host Scots. Jessica VanTil scored a 51. Jenny Miller a 63. Jenn Myers a 67 and Rachel O'Connor carded an 80. Hastings lhe Saxons ended up sixth in the*0K While tournament held at the Maple HHls Golf Course Forest Hills Central won the event with a 365, while Hastings bagged a 407 team score. Tammy Obreitcr placed fifth overall with an 88. Kelly Bcllgraph had an 88, Casey Anderson a 105. Sarah Bcllgraph a 112 and Becky Carr a 115. Middleville s Jessica Wiersum eyes her first shot at the eighth tee during a rainy day golf tournament Friday between the Trojans, the Hastings Saxons and th® Caledonia Scots. " Tri-State Bass tournament set for June 1 The 1996 Tri Stale 90 H.P. and Under Trail will be on Hardy Dam on Saturday June 1. The 90 H.P. and Under team fishing program is designed for tournament anglers with limited horsepower capability to compete on a professional level in a major league circuit with big time prize money. Tournament headquarters for this event will be at Brower Park where the weigh-in will begin at 3 p.m. Local sponsor Mecosta County Convention and Visitors Bureau and featured sponsor K & E Bass Stopper Lures would like to invite the public to attend this weigh-in because they know it will be one of lhe most exciting weigh-ins of the season with over $260,000 in cash and prizes at stake. More than $8,500 in cash and prizes will be awarded at this event with full field of 150 entries. Contestants in the Hardy Dam event must abide by the strictest of rules governing sportsmanship, courtesy, safety and conservation. Only artificial lures may be used and every effort is made to ensure 100 percent live release of all bass. Major penalties arc assessed for fish which fail to measure 14 inches and for those brought in dead regardless of size. Any participant found guilty of violating state marine or fishing laws will be disqualified. If you interested in fishing in the tournament, contact Phil Smathers Tournament Director of Tri Stale Bass, 2081 Dragon Shores. Coldwater MI. 49036, (517; 238-5228 ASAP. Entry forms arc alsc available at local tackle retailers. Entrie* may be taken al the ramp until the 150 boa maximum field is filled. Hastings' Casey Anderson sends her putt into the hole as Middleville's Erica Walker looks on at Friday's high school golf match. . Lakewood's Jennie Stafford (6) advances past Delton's Nikki Schiedel (1) at a game between the two schools in Lake Odessa. (Photo by Parry Hardin) Attention Hastings High School SENIORS It is time for our Annual Graduation issue of the... Hastings ^BANNER Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by Friday, May 24th. ’NOTE If your portraits were done at White's Photo they have already furnish­ ed u» with a copy Not getting your child all his shots is like leaving him out here alone. At least II shots bs two. Huh sun- are you? QwMium? (-all I -MOO 232 2522 U S DvpjrtmM a Hb*Wi and Human Seme** Tennis talk Middleville Coach Larry Seger gives instructions to the doubles team of Taylor Pierce and Ben Meekhof at the recent Middleville Tournament. The Trojans won with the Caledonia Scots ending up in second place. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 16, 1996 — Page 19 Coopor Woodward bos a good time visiting with Chelsie Hughes enjoys time with dod Randy. Patches the Clown. Baby-sitters learn basic techniques in Pennock program Pennock Hospital was host for a threehour young baby-sitters' class one Saturday morning last month. During lhe inuruction. 34 area prospective sitters were provided information about first aid. fire safely, nutrition and activities. Mike Bosma helps sons Jared. Kevin and Ryuan at the fish pond. Happy Time has Dad’s Night Carnival A night of surprises was held Monday even­ ing April 29. at Happy Time Pre-School. More than 90 children and their dads or dad's substitute enjoyed an evening together at the annual "Dad's Night Carnival." There were games of skill like fish pond, safari hunt, basketball throw, bean bag toss, and "M&M” cake walk. Rose Vincent (left) and Kelly Vincent enjoy lunch after the workshop. Northeastern parents learn hands-on teaching aids Fourteen parents of students attending Northeastern Elementary Sctuxil in Hastings spent part of last Thursday learning hands-on methods to improve their children’s math and reading skills. The cvcr.l. called the "Reading and Math Make It-Take It Workshop.” featured com­ puter math games, math compulations with Everyday articles such as dice, dominoes, and decks of cards, the teaching of reading skills u uh such tools as gloves that ask the reader "Who. what, where, when. how. and why." and many other activities. Students involved in lhe workshop belong to a supplemental federally funded leading and math program they attend besides their studies. The program is designed to them bring their skills up to grade according to the school's reading speAckerson. The workshop was put on with the help of paraprofcssionals Cindy Vipond. Dawn Sarver and Eileen Yates. Other activities included showing parents how to take notes from a story and write a book report, and playing a game called "Reader Rabbit." which taught the students phonics. After the workshop, parents stayed at school to attend lunch with their children. The workshop "showed the kids that moms and dads think reading and math arc really important." Ackerson said. Parents. Ackerson said, arc “the child's first teacher and the child’s primary teacher." The hands-on strategics the parents learned at the workshop will give parents more skills when working with their children at home, she said. Sherilyn Willard, director of Pennock's Learn -N- Play Child Care Center, discusses "keeping your cool" by using the "Don't Shake a Baby" doll. The doll is programmed with sound to teach young babysitters the proper techniques to soothe and care for a crying infant. Pictured (from left) are Sherilyn Willard, director ol Learn-N-Play. and babysitters Marie Carpenter, Randi Burton and Elizabeth Potter. The crafts included a take-home dinosaur necklace that the dads helped to make. The children also enjoyed getting their faces punied with spring designs of butterflies ladybugs and rainbows The dads and children were treated to refreshments, after the games, which included hot dogs, popcorn, cookies and punch. Pennock fined $300 for improper flyer Pennock Hospital was fined $300 and has paid it promptly in connection with allega­ tions that its campaign flyer last November against the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District was improper. Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma con­ firmed that her office levied a $300 fine, the maximum allowable, against Pennock for sending city residents a campaign flyer last fall without filing a campaign finance state­ ment of organization as a ballot question committee. The flyer urged Hastings citizens to vote against the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District. The vote, held on Nov. 7. rejected creation of the district. Esther Walton filed a complaint against Pennock, alleging the violation, with the Compliance and Rules Division of the Michigan State Department. The state, noting that Pennock filed a statement on Dec. 7. a month after the elec­ tion. dismissed the complaint However. Vito Mirasola. the investigator who handled the complaint, also said. "Any action concerning late filing fees for reports required to be filed with the local filing offi­ cial (the Barry County Clerk) is within the purview of the local filing official and is not affected by this dismissal.” Cindy Lancaster, director of dietary services at Pennock, provides instruction and samples of nutritious snacks babysitters may prepare for children. Jerry McDonald of the Hastings Fire Department provides fire safety information, indicating what babysitters should know, including complete address and name of the nearest cross street ol the home where they are babysitting in case they need to call 911 for assistance. Pick up a copy of The Hastings BANNER Every Week for COMPLETE SPORTS COVERAGE for Barry County! HOMEOWNERS!^ kvmg from paycheck to paycheck.' LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! Tracy Phenix (middle) works at the computer with Amber Fenstemaker and Timothy Donely. cmfapa |4lt|KbMN Ium*I«MUZUI AAA Muiigau & Fwax.a, Cwr NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week m inc hostmgs BANNER Cafi... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! The Hastings Area School System with the Christman Company as Construction Manager plan to contract for Bld Package *B-1 Pleasantview Elementary Addition and Renovations. The packages will consist of Roofing. Mechanical. Electrical. Masonry and General Trades (building excavation and founda­ tions. flooring, paint, casework and specialties). Bid documents will be available, for a $50 00 refundable deposit, at The Christman Company, 678 Front Street NW, Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 454­ 4454, or can be viewed at Dodge, or Builders Exchange after May 16,1996. Sealed Proposals are due at 2:00 p.m., June 4, 1996 at The Christman Company, Grand Rapids office or 3:00 p.m, June 4. 1996 at Hastings Area School System, Administration Building, 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings. Ml. For more information con­ tact Tom Teunessen, The Christman Company at (616) 454-4454 or Duane Glasgow. Supervisor of Maintenance Services at (616) 948-4400. �Page 20 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 16. 1996 Hastings Fire Dept, has new assistant chief completing the requirements tor the title of Fire Officer 11 He plans to take the training for Fire Officer 111. In order ’o reach the rank of lieutenant. Campbell has completed training as Firefighter I. Firefighter JI. and had some training in Fire Officer classes. Krouse is also a CPR instructor for the American Red Cross. A Barry County native, Krouse and his wile Roberta have four children and live in the city He works for the Department of Public Services. Campbell works for Hastings Fiberglass Products. Inc. In Jean Callup Staff Writer Rick KnHise has been named assistant chief in lhe Hastings Fire Department, said Chid Roger Cans. Krouse, a 13-year veteran of the department, was promoted horn firefighter to lieutenant in March ol 1994 His new position became effective March I. 1996 Iav Campbcll. w ho has 12 years experience in lhe department, was promoted from firelighter to lieutenant at the same time Krouse was named assistant chid. Cans said An assistant chid has specific training criteria he must meet before being considered tor the rank, which Krouse has done. He has been trained and certified in Firefighter I. Firefighter II. Fire Officer 1. and is near Rick Krouse Two hurt in accident on North Broadway in Hastings An accident that occurred when a vehicle was trying lo turn left onto West State Road from North Broadway resulted in two Hast­ ings men being treated al Pennock Hospital and released. Clarence Hausc. 72. and Kevin Lancaster. 35. both were transported after lhe May 9 ac­ cident. Hastings Police Officers Jeff Pratt and Brent Wickham responded to the accident and report Lancaster was southbound on North Broadway when his vehicle was struck by the Hause car when Hausc tried to turn left onto West State Road. Lancaster was extricated from his vehicle by the Hastings Fire Department and taken lo Pennock for treatment of possible head in­ juries. Hausc was treated for a bruised leg. Hausc was issued a citation for failing to yield lhe right of way. COURT NEWS: Samuel E. Andrews. 20. of 3318 Silver Hills. Parchment, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit last week to attempted home invasion, second degree, in exchange for dropping more serious home invasion charges and larceny charges. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years of probation. Andrews’ application for status as a youth- POLICE BEAT: Man scratched by dune buggy FREEPORT — A Freeport man was bruised and scratched when his dune buggy brushed against him while it was moving. Michigan State Police from liar Hastings Post said James C. Buller. 25. was pushing his 1978 Chevy dune buggy on his farm about 7:30 p.m. May 7 When it stalled, he pushed on the gas pedal with his hand, and the vehicle lurched and rolled over his foot. He fell and the buggy brushed him. scratching and bruising him Troopers said Butler went to Pennock Hospital in a private car. where he was treated and released. License check leads to charges Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca/L.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 lor Sale Xutouiotive I ana Recreation MUST SELL 1984 Custom Cruiser, excellent drive Iran, good for parts only. 945-9521 FOR SALE: BABY OSTRICH S100 S300 each. 517-852-1922 FOR SALE 1980 Suzuki 850 GSL motorcycle 29,020 miles, new rear lire S55O OBO. 948-3175 Jobs Wauled / hank You TEACHER S AIDE AVAIL­ ABLE: Available for child care for the summer in my Hastings home. References available. Call 616-945-3264 CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank everyone who sent cards, gifts and who came to visit at my 80th birthday open house. It was nice to sec everyone that I haven’t seen in a long lime. I appreciate your though fulness. Ray Hause Sr. Miscellaneous FREE CAMPFIRE WOOD you haul! 945-4892 WRITERS! Get published, fiction/non-ficiion. New Video shows you how. S39 95. Call TLP. 616 374 0061. M.CJVisa/ COD. t nliques ANTIQUES & COLLECTI­ BLES: 4’X4‘ Anderson windows w/scrccn - bottom roll­ out Children and adult clothing. 2122 N. Broadwav, 9am-5pm, May 17th & 18th. Area 11. (Sec Map in 5/14/96 issue of the Reminder)___________________ BUYING - OLD POST­ CARDS, Phone: 616 948-4094 GREENVILLE ANTIQUE CENTER, one of the largest antique centers in Michigan, open 7 days. 5 floors, 70 quality dealers. 616-754-5540 Hu.siness Services HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, bams, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint Call Randson, 945-2545____________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al. brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson, 616-945-2545________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property •Debt consolidation•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can hclp!*Fast, easy - Cali 24 hours. AAA Mortgage <k Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation._________________ OPENING! HANOVER HOUSE 2 Beautiful country home, not quite ready for nursing home, yet needs a little more assistance the senior housing can provide? Then visit Hanover House for a uniquely different experience in foster care. Where a truly dedi­ cated and caring staff make all the difference. At Hanover House we assist you with all your personal needs with dignity and respect W'e provide a home, not a place to stay. 24 hour supervision, nutritional­ ly balanced home cooked meals, barrier free, transportation, in­ home beautician, foot & nail care, physical therapy, activities, and outings. Private park on Cedar Creek. 616 948 3619 PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. J« Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945 9888. SPRING CLEANING. Garages, basements, lawn, estate clean up. small jobs around the house. 948-9549 IIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices’ cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message. Real Estate OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY. MAY 19TH 2-5:00 p.m , 3101 Eckert Road near Freeport. Much larger than appears, 2,300 sq. ft. Ranch home on 3 acres. 24x40 pole barn, 16x26 family room with wiap around deck, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, den, formal living, formal dining, 2 kitchens, 2 fireplaces and much, much more! Call Jodi Rciglcr for more in forma lion 616-975-9014. Garage Sale AUNT ELLEN HAS large collection of Pansy dishes, also. Fire King patterns. Homer Laughlin Mexicans Glassware. Cheer up at Aunt Ellen’s Attic, Delton, M-43, 623-8900. MAY 18 HI. 3305 West Quim­ by. ’86 Dodge Ram 50 Sport, small truck cap, Kenmore Upright Freezer, 5’ oak mantel, while aluminum storm door, king size headboard, pink depression dishes, and other old dishes, lots of miscellaneous. H anlfd GUITARS WANTED: Collec­ tor pays SI00 lo S5.000 for Gibson, Fender, Marlin, Gretsch, National, Dobro. 1-8OO-375-CLAY.___________ NEEDED 10 LADIES to work from their homes. Can cam up to SI50 per week. For interview Write N. Morgan 7895 Star School Rd. Hastings, .di. 49058 Help Wanted ATTENTION STUDENTS! National firm expanding! $1025 lo start! Great resume experience, flexible full/partlime, A.A.S.P. Scholarships available. Call Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm. Grand Haven, 846-2055, Grand Rapids, 245-3882. Kalamazoo. 323-7800 BABYSITTER NEEDED immediately. Part-time .-ays and few nights. Mv home only. Must be reliable 945-9521________ DISCOVERY TOYS - cam SSS software, toys. trips, child development information, etc. Consultants needed in the Has»ings area. Call Kathy, 891-0111. ON CALL/PART TIME Direct care staff to assist six people at a AlS'MR Home. Inquiries call 945-9613._____ SALES (ADVERTISING) Community Newspapers is seeking motivated individuals to join our retail sales team. Terri­ tories in the Lansing area arc currently available for full lime positions. Prior sales experience helpful, but not require-. Excel­ lent compensation and benefit package. Wc will train the right individual with willingness to learn. Send resume and teller of interest lo: Personnel. P.O Box 22. Okemos, Ml 48813. EOE. For Reni SHELP LAKE NEAR DELTON great lake front house. Call for many details. S625 per month plus utilities, 1 year lease, 671-5657 or 664-4736 Pets GREYHOUND AWARE­ NESS & ADOPTION PROG­ RAM, Saturday, May 18lh, !1am-3pm at 'IItc Pct Place, 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI. Please join us in becoming aware of the plight of a very special breed of dog. Adoption applications and information will be available along with many dogs for you to meet. For more information call 616-776-0306 Salional \ds $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026, ext. 1400 (24 Hrs.)________________________ GARBAGE TRUCK DRIV­ ER -To S14/hr. * great benefits! (Dumpster pickup) Entry Level! Needed Now! 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee_________________ PACKAGING/ PRODUCTION - To 11.76/Hr. (Union Shop) Major Co.! Train­ ing provided! Needed Now! 616-949-2424, Joblinc fee. SUMMER SCHOOL AIDES To 11.75/hr non-degreed, noncertificd! Entry level! Needed now! 616-949-2424. Joblinc fee. HASTINGS — A check on a license plate leu lo several charges against a Hastings man. While on patrol on North Broadway near Indian Hills. Hastings police officers discovered a car with license plates that were not valid. Robert W. Sheilington, 27, was charged with driving with a suspended license, and on a preliminary breath test he tested .13. After he was arrested and put into a cruiser. Shellington. police said, became agitated as officers searched his car. and kicked out the window of the police cruiser. He additionally was charged with destroying police property. That charge is a felony, and conviction may bring habitual offender penalties, police said. Delton man injured in crash HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Delton man was injured in a one-car crash on Otis Lake Road in Hope Township shortly after noon Saturday. May 11. David Kruger Jr., 29. was southbound on Otis Lake Road when his vehicle left the roadway, troopers from the Michigan Slate Police Post report. As Kruger attempted to gain control, his vehicle again crossed the road, left lhe roadway, overturned twice and landed on its top. Troopers say alcohol was a factor. Kruger was transported by Delton Ambulance to Pennock, where he was treated and released. He was wearing seat belts. He was cited for hazardous driving. Money taken from woman’s purse HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are still investigating a report that someone entered a home on Boitwood, dumped the contents of a woman’s purse, and took $31. The woman told police that she left at 3:30 p.m. April 27, and when she returned, found her front door unlocked. Nothing else was disturbed in the incident. The woman reported that there were kids playing in front of lhe house. Man hurt in rollover crash THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A crash on Patterson Road where a vehicle rolled over several limes resulted in injuries to Johnny Ortiz. 25, of Wayland, on May 13. Thomapple Township Emergency Services was called to the scene, but Ortiz refused treatment. Ortiz told troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings that he was looking at a case on the seat, when the car ran off lhe roadway. His vehicle struck a mailbox, overcompensated, slid off lhe opposite side of the road and rolled over several times. Alcohol was a factor in the crash, troopers said. Ortiz was wearing a seat belt. Drug case involves 7 youngsters HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings responded to an anonymous tip that several young people were exchanging what appeared to be money and narcotics in Hastings Township. Two Hastings men were arrested for possession of marijuana. A juvenile also was apprehended and relumed lo his family in the May 10 incident. In total, seven young people were involved in lhe investigation. The case remains open pending review by the prosecutor. Man reports planner stolen In Memo riant HASTINGS — A Hastings man who parked his truck in the 200 block of West Slate Street in lhe city said he lost his daily planner May 2, and lhe money in il. The victim said he was unsure if the planner was stolen or misplaced until he got a call IN MEMORY OF NIAL CASTELEIN from an individual who reported finding the planner. The theft was reported to Hastings City Police May 6. and still is under investigation. In memory of our beloved Nial Castctein who left us so suddenly 5 years ago May 20lh. You are always loved and never forgotten. Wife, Dorothy Children Grandchildren Great-grandchildren t or Sale BEAUTIFUL BLUE 3 PIECE living room outfit includes sofa, love scat & chair, 2 months old, sacrifice S250. 1-517-699-4148 BEDROOM OUTFIT beauti­ ful oak finish, 6 pieces, includ­ ing queen size mattress, set 1 month old, cost SI ,250 new, will sell all for S300. 1-5117-6994148 DAYBED WITH TRUNDLE BED UNDERNEATH includes mattress. Beautiful white finish and very ornate. 2 weeks old’ cost S675.. sacrifice S225. 1-517 699-2251______________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC LUXURY FIRM queen size ma’lress set, 4 months old. cost S800 new? must sell, S200 or S210 with frame. 1-517-699-2251______________ S E R T A KING SIZE MATTRESS SET with frame, 2 months old, cost S1,250 new, sacrifice S25O. 1-517-676 6414 TIRES Michelin 8 ply, 8Rxl95’s k/s of tread, sold as set $300. 945-5643 Horse killed in M-79 accident HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A Nishville man avoided one of a pair of horses in lhe road near Thomapple Lake Road on M-79. bin his car struck and killed lhe other in a May 2 accident. Ronald Lee Blossom. 38. was not hurt in the early morning accident. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies report. Young anglers reported trespassing HOPE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs Deputies talked to the parents of several minor children who were trespassing while fishing on a neighbor's pond in Hope Township. The complaint was made from a Pike Drive resident who reported having trouble keeping teens off from the property. The young people, all 16 and under, and their parents agreed that it wouldn’t happen again. Hidden bicycle stolen in woods YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A weekend camping tnp resulted in the theft ol a man's disabled bicycle. Terry Lee Johncock. 45. told Barry County Sheriffs Deputies he was al Deep Lake campground Sunday. May 5 when his bike broke Planning lo retrieve it later, he hid il in the woods near Hall Lake around 2 p.m When he came back lo retrieve il. it was gone The 21 -speed Schwinn was valued al $500. He told deputies several people who were fishing may have seen him hide it. ‘Disorderly’ man arrested at hospital HASTINGS__ A Hastings man was arrested and charged May 7 with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing justice after an incident at Pennock Hospital. Hastings City Police responded to a call of an intoxicated man who was behaving in a disruptive, obnoxious manner. When officers Timothy Briggs and Jack Cross went to the scene. Richard Olson fled into a doctor s office and ran around chairs try ing to elude the officers It took the two officers several minutes to restrain Olson ful offender (which would result in no formal record being kept of his crime if he com­ pletes probation successfully) was denied. Barry Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Mc­ Neill asked the court to deny the application for youthful trainee because Andrews dis­ played "a cavalier altitude lo the predicament he finds himself in.” Andrews was acting as if "what amounts to a rape of someone's home’’ was “a summer vacation," McNeill said. ,* Andrews told the prosecutor he got in­ volved in a series of burglaries because he needed transportation to school, and claimed lhe people he rode with were lhe primary in­ stigators in the home invasions. Andrews' attorney Mike McPhillips said Andrews 'received no financial gain from be­ ing involved in these B&E’s whatsoever." But Circuit Judge Jim Fisher pointed out during sentencing that the home that was burglarized, had been ransacked and sustained $11.000 in damages. "I guess you don't have a picture yet of how serious this trouble is that you're in/ Fisher told Andrews. Andrews will have to pay partial restitu­ tion for lhe damages. He was allowed work release while in jail. A Iso in circuit court last week: • A Grand Rapids man stood mute at his arraignment on charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. John H. Lenhart. 21, of 188 Green Apple Drive, is accused of sexually molesting a girl under 13 years of age in April 1994 in Prairieville Township. A May 30 pre-trial was set. • Sentencing was delayed for one year for Wayne A. Morgan. 43. of 510 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, who previously pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Morgan pleaded guihy to having sexual con­ tact with a girt between the ages of 13 and 16. He will be on probation until the sen­ tencing. which was set for May 8, 1997 • Diana K. Taylor. 47. of 6197 W. Gre­ sham Highway, Vermontville, was sentenced to two and a half years of probation for em­ bezzling $8,000 in funds from a former em­ ployer Taylor also was given six months in jail, but Fisher said he will suspend that sentence if Taylor successfully completes her proba­ tion Taylor was ordered to begin monthly payments of $250 for restitution and court costs and fines. Taylor has no prior criminal record. Fisher told her. "It's beyond me how somebody of your position could put your­ self where you stand today." • Sentencing was delayed for a year for Donald K. Hasty. 20. of 137 E. Center St. Hastings, who previously pleaded guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell said Hasty assaulted his wife with a knife during an argument. Hasty has previously been convicted of domestic violence. McDowell said. Hasty will be on probation for the year prior to sentencing, and as part of the terms of that probation will not be allowed to have contact with his wife. Hasty's wife pleaded with the court to keep Hasty out of jail. "If he goes to jail he loses his job," she said, "and we have no money for support. We have a little baby." Sentencing was set for May 8, 1997. ’ • Andrew D. Rhodes, 18. of 696 Terry Lane. Hastings, was sentenced to 15 days in jail and two years of probation for possess­ ing marijuana, second offense. Rhodes must undergo substance abuse counseling. • Charles J. Dunn. 31, of 5816 E. Michi­ gan. Kalamazoo, was given eight months in jail and 12 months of probation for receiving stolen property over $100. Dunn was a pa­ tient at the Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital when sentenced, and will serve his jail term at the psychiatric facility. • Vaughn W. Monroe. 9747 Coats Grove Road. Woodland, pleaded guilty to drunk driving, third offense, a felony. He also pleaded guilty to fleeing from a police offi­ cer, and being a third time habitual offender. Monroe's past offenses, enumerated by Fisher while he was taking Monroe’s plea, included attempted first-degree criminal sex­ ual conduct, felonious assault, and carrying a concealed weapon . Monroe balked when asked if he’d fled from lhe police officer, claiming he did not know the auto flashing lights al him was a police car. Prosecutor Gordon McNeill told Fisher Monroe had been driving at speeds in excess of 100 mph during the chase, and had forced several cars off the road. Monroe amended his statement, saying, "at First I didn't know, but then when I did know I just kept on going." Monroe's bond was at first cancelled, but he begged Fisher to allow him to stay ouLof jail until sentencing, saying he was trying to fix his house for his family before he began his jail sentence. Instead, Fisher upped Monroe's bond to $20,000 each on the drunk driving and flee­ ing charges, meaning Monroe would have to come up with 10 percent of that amount if he wants to stay out of jail until sentencing. Sentencing was set for May 23. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-05-23.pdf 0910f88691dacb4505c1769a54e54da3 PDF Text Text Hastings sponsor aids area racers Memorial Day services planned See Page 13 See Page 6 Ex-grid star talks to seniors See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 r?\^' t‘hzL'br*> $• Church st. C'3 *stin9S, Fff 4^ Hastings News Briefs New elementary groundbreaking set A groundbreaking ceremony open to the public is planned for the new Star Elementary School at 4 p.m. Tuesday. June 4. on Star School Road. Those attending can travel south on M-37 from Hastings to River Road, turn left on River Road and then left on Star School Road. The open field on the left is the site of the new school. The new school is slated to open in the 1997-98 school year Circus coming to town today Charlton Park and the Exchange Club of Hastings will co-sponsor the Franzen Bros. Circus today. Thursday. May 23. at Charlton Park. Two performance have been schedul­ ed, one at 4:30 and another at 7 p.m. The circuit jpidway will open an hour before show time, when people can get popcorn and cotton candy, ride a circus pony and take a tour around the midway. Ail seats for the show are located within 30 feet of the circus ring. Tickets are $5 in advance at Charlton Park. Felpausch stores. Pastoor s in Middleville and Carl’s Supermarket in Nashville Circus profits will help support Chariton Park and Exchange Club projects ‘Golden Deeds’ nominees sought The Exchange Club of Hastings again is seeking nominations for its annual “Book of Golden Deeds” award. The honor usually is announced at the Michigan Week dinner in Hastings, but the Mayor Exchange program has been delayed this year. Therefore, the deadline for nominations has been ex­ tended to Friday. May 24. The Exchange Club presents the award each year to a person who has made significant contributions to the quality of life in Barry County without a great deal of recognition. The honorees arc nominated by the public. Past winners have included the Rev. Stedve Reid in 1989. Hany Burke in 1990. JoBeth Bridleman in 1991. Foss White in 1992. Pat Wagner in 1993. Mabel Boyion in 1994 and the late Sue Drummond in 1995. Nominations should be sent to Ex­ change Club of Hastings President Louise Hutchins. ANNER THURSDAY. MAY 23. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 21 Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 PRICE SO1 Pennock missing in hospital report J-Ad Graphics News Service Pennock Hospital was not included in a first-ever report designed to let Michigan consumers know how good their local hospitals are in patient care. The "Michigan Hospital Performance Report." published this month by the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. (MHA) included more than 160 hospitals. Pennock Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton said there are a number of reasons the Hastings-based hospital was "not report­ ing" in all of the statistical categories listed in the publication. He said Pennock elected not to participate, but has released 1994 and 1995 specific data to the public (see accompanying chart). "The hospital believes the raw data can be easily misinterpreted." Hamilton said. "The data is old and very limited, the stated pur­ pose for the release is confusing and mislead­ ing. and by signing the data release agree­ ment. the hospital would lose its ability to objectively evaluate the public benefit of any future releases. "We do support a system that provides meaningful health data, adequately analyzed that produces factual conclusions.” The Lansing-based hospital association calls its May 1996 performance report of hospitals across the state "A voluntary re­ lease of information to help Michigan pa­ tients, purchasers and providers become bet­ ter informed about health care." As the association's first performance re­ port. it attempts to analyze how hospitals performed in eight types of medical cases, including mortality rates for various surgeries and medical diagnoses, including heart attack. Caesarean sections, coronary artery bypass grafts, total hip and knee replacements At least 30 hospital cases are needed to be part of the survey. Also evaluated arc whether hospitals per­ formed as expected based on patient popula­ tion and statewide norms and lengths of slay in the hospital. The MHA. in its report, says it will be "useful for consumers, purchasers and hospitals in conjunction with other data and reports when making decisions about providing and choosing health care." The hospital association says that the data base contains information from more than 1.2 million individual patient discharge records from 1994 But Pennock, in a prepared statement, said raw data, by the association’s own admis­ sion. shouldn't be used to rate the quality or performance of a hospital.— "Mortality is but one indicator of a hospi­ tal's performance." Hamilton said. "It docs not indicate the presence of quality care al an institution." He said that experts in the field acknowl­ edge that no system can adjust for all factors that must be considered. Hamilton said. "Pennock Hospital actively participates in a wide variety of quality im­ provement initiatives to help ensure the highest standards of care are met. Pennock has been recognized by the MHA for its suc­ cessful risk management quality assurance program and has maintained accreditation by the Joint Commission on Health Care Orga­ nizations since their inception in 1953. "Pennock’s active full-time employed and private practice physicians are all 100 per­ cent board eligible or certified in their respec­ tive specialties. The highest caliber profes­ sional staff, combined with the availability of the latest technological capability, add to our patients' confidence in the competence of the medical/surgical services provided at this institution." Hamilton said the MHA has prepared the data release as an alternative to proposed leg­ islated information releases. "We do not endorse either methodology for release of raw data to the general public for reasons previously stated." he said. "How­ ever. if the government mandates a release of data, they must accept responsibility for misinterpretation of the data rather than a perceived endorsement by this hospital of the validity of any conclusions drawn is we were to voluntarily release the data. Furthermore, we do not believe this will improve hospi­ tals' performance or serve a» a catalyst to other health care providers to release data. "We not believe this 'report card.' as it has been called, is effective, valid, or an appro­ priate mechanism to help consumers make wise, informed or meaningful choices for health care services. We do not believe this data release will change the delivery of health care or ’improve the health of Michigan resi­ dents.* as the MHA has claimed." The data the hospital association collected dates back to January 1994. while the report was released in May 1996. The 2 1/2-year difference, Hamilton said. See PENNOCK, continued on page 5 Nominations sought for PAT awards Nominations arc being sought for this year's “Positive Action for Tomorrow” award, sponsored by the Barry County Futuring Committee. The deadline is Monday. June 10. Nomination forms can be obtained from the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service, at the Courts and Law Building or at J-Ad Graphics. The trophy is presented each year at the Barry County Fair, and certificates are handed out to other individuals or organizations who have served their communities in meaningful ways. PAT awards are intended to encourage forward thinking, unselfish, community enhancing actions above and beyond the expected and ordinary. Nominations can be for past deeds or a project in pro­ gress. but they must have something to do with the attempt to make a brighter future. Last year's winner was David Shinavear for his development of the Barry County Land Information Service. The award in 1994 went to organizers of the first Barry County Womens Festival. •« Phncipal Eric Heide was where he likes being best during Composers Day last week - with the students. Heide's decision to return to part-time teaching in Lakewood was made, he said, because he misses the contact with students he has as a teacher. Northeastern principal’s departure upsets parents by Mary Warner Staff Writer Parents of Northeastern Elementary stu­ dents brought concerns about the loss of yet another school principal to the Hastings Board of Education meeting Monday night. Principal Eric Heide is returning to his old job as principal and physical education teacher al Lakewood Schools' East Elemen­ tary after the current school year at North­ eastern ends. Heide was at Northeastern for less than one school year. Northeastern parent Peggy Hemerling told board members that the school has had four principals in the last eight years, and parents arc "concerned about the effect (the turnover) is having on our children." "The kids arc wondering if it's them," she said. Board president Patricia Endsley told Hemerling and other Northeastern parents at­ tending that the parents were "asking the same questions some of us are asking." Board Vice President Colin Cruttenden tried to assure parents, however, that the de­ cision by Heide and other principals to leave the school "was not a reflection of the chil­ dren or the staff (at Northeastern)." but rather was "a personal decision" on the part of the principals. According to Superintendent Carl Schoessel, the turnover began when longtime Northeastern Snncipal Dave Styf look a job elsewhere and left the district. For two years after that, current middle school teacher Stan Kirkendall served as Northeastern's principal. But Kirkendall then moved to the middle school, where he served as principal before moving back into the classroom. Mark Mulder then took over at Northeast­ ern. and stayed there three yean before mov­ ing to the east side of the stale and taking a principal's position there. After Mulder left, Heide came on board last October with a ooe-year contract. After spending the school year in administration. Heide said he missed the contact he’d had with students while he was teaching part­ time at East Elementary in Lakewood. "For me. my reason for pursuing a carrer in education is that I like to work with kids. In administration you gel further removed from that." Heide said he'd had "lots of support from the parents, kids, and staff at Northeastern. But he said that his ultimate goal is to go back to leaching full time. With Heide leaving, the district will once again be in search of a new principal. But that search may be made more difficult by the fact that, according to a news article cited by Cruttenden at the board meeting, the number of people pursuing pnncipalships is dwindling. "It's a tough job." Cruttenden said. "We were really fortunate to get Eric for one year. 1 think we re losing a tremendous asset." Parent Nancy Allerding also said she was sad to see Heide go. "The staff truly admired him." she said. "The parents admired him. It's a great loss to Hastings to sec him go." Hastings schools propose budget of $19.7 million by Mary Werner ’ Staff Writer Mosh-ing...at the festival The Mosh Fest was staged at the Barry Expo Center last Saturday and Sunday and ottered youngsters an opportunity to take in music from 30 alternative Chnstian music groups free of charge The music included anything from rock and roll to blues to punk to folk and most in attendance enioyed the show. Pictured here are a tew of the youngsters moved by the music of a thrash band called Harken on Saturday. A proposed $19.7 million budget for the Hastings school district would increase spending by 4 percent from last year and would add four additional staff people. A separate debt retirement fund would raise the amount of property tax charged to landowners for the school's debt retirement from two mills to an estimated 5.5 mills. The proposed 1996-97 budget was un­ veiled at Monday's school board meeting. The public will have a chance to comment on it at a special budget hearing Monday. June 3. at 7:30 p.m. in the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand. The new budget docs not include revenues that would be obtained if a request for addi­ tional millage is approved by voters June 10. The district is asking for just over half of a mill (0.5545). for one year only to fund additional staff and equipment for the middle school and Central Elementary. The district is adding on to the middle school and mak­ ing improvements at Central Elementary, and needs the additional $157,000 the half mill would raise to cover operating ex­ penses. such as hiring additional staff and buying technology equipment. Voters last fall approved borrowing $21.9 million for middle school and Central School improvements and for construction of a new elementary school and renovations of the district's other schools. The bill for that debt will come due to taxpayers with a projected increase in the amount of millage levied for debt retirement �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23. 1996 New plan may save county dollars for jail inmate health care by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor \ new program that is expected to reduce the health care costs Barn County has to pay lor jail inmates has been approved by the County Board of Commissioners The Kurd has authorized a one year con­ tract to hire Blue Cross/Blue Shield to ad­ minister health care lor county jail inmates. Expected savings to the county are pn»leclcd to be 31.9 percent. County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer said Wednesday The plan ss ill g<» mto effect July I < )nce people arc in our control or cus­ tody . I teBoer said the county is responsible i. pio\ide basic health care, when necessary. inmates It s not unlimited." he added. Offering counties an opportunity to have Blue Cross/Blue Shield administer health News Briefs: Joan Weick of Gun Lake will assume the presidency July I of the General Federation of Women's Clubs for the State of Michigan Wrick, founder of the Gun Lake women s group and active with the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, will serve a two-year term She was president of the Gun’ Lake women's group for three years and has served as president in Allegan County and as treasurer, vice president and president of the Southwest District. Battered woman program planned Dr Joseph Oldz of Barry County Mental Health will give a presentation on Battered Women Syndrome from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday . May 30. at the Con­ ference Center. Pennock Hospital. Dr Oldz will discuss issues of domestic violence, what constitutes domestic violence and identifying causes and treatment. He will offer answers to problems, suggest solutions and discuss alternatives. The presentation is free of charge. For more information, call 948-3125. Freeport Alumni banquet planned The Freeport Alumni Banquet will be held the afternoon and evening of Satur­ day . June 8. at the Freeport Community Building. All Freeport area graduates of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School are welcome Social hour will start at 5 p.m.. with dinner at 6. For more information or to make reservations, call Darlene Vanderwood at 795-7193 by June I Grief recovery series to start Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-wcck grief recovery class beginning at 7 p m Monday. June 3. at the hospice office. 450 Meadow Run. Suite 200. Hastings Grief recovery combines learning about the grief process and talking with others who have lost loved ones through death The senes is offered as a community service by Barry Community Hospice. There is no charge, but donations arc accepted For more information, call the hospice office at 948-8452 Youth Theatre Workshop slated The first Youth Theatre Workshop, sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Coun­ cil of Barry County, will be held next month for youngsters in grades 5-12. The workshops are sclieduled for 12 30 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. dur­ ing two sessions in the weeks of June 10-14 and June 17-21 at the Arts Hat­ chery Building in Fish Hatchcry Park. Hastings Play presentations w ill be held later in the summer Thirty students will he accepted into the program and there will be a $25 fee per person, which includes all supplies and materials The tee is due by June 3. Enrollment forms arc available at area schools, libraries and at Charlton Park. The workshops will include role play­ ing. makeup use. oral interpretation, memorization and performance, body movement, expression, improvisation, voice usage, character development, use ot lighting and sound, set development, and construction and businbess development Tentative plans call for play practice to start June 24 The play will he perform­ ed in the Maple Valley School District July 9. Delton July 10. Thornapplc Kellogg July 11 and twice on July 12 at the Arts Alive Festival in Hastings. Workshop instructors will be Mary Martha Mclcndy and Mel Hund and Todd W illard will direct the plays call for them to administer the program, so they project a cost savings to us of $4,703.“ De­ Boer said. They (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) do case management so that costs arc kept down as much as possible." he said By being affiliated with Blue Cross, the county is eligible for the discounts the com­ pany gets from hospitals and health care providers. DeBoer said. "We re still self-insured. It's not an insur­ ance policy " Another benefit to the county pros ided by Blue Cross/Blue Shield includes checking their company computer database to find out if inmates have health cure insurance that could pay for the costs while they are incar­ cerated. County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman said The sheriff's budget has $14,000 for jail inmate health care Il the county had a similar medical ex­ pense like it did in 1994 when an inmate was injured when he jumped out oi a circuit court window, that $14.(MM) runs a little shift." Brown told the board Total medical bills for the window jump inc iden I were $11.291. DeBoer said. When the budgeted funds are exhausted, the county has to make up the difference from its general lund. Brown noted. When medical expenses occur, inmates are charged for the cost. However, the rate of re­ payment to the county is not a very gcxxl re­ turn. DeBoer said "We trv to recoup the loss as best we can.** he said. "Some counties have found it advanta­ geous to actually insure their inmates." Brown told the board. "I believe Monroe County is actually purchasing health insur­ ance. just like you would for employees, for their inmates and are finding to pay a pre­ mium more advantageous than waiting until something happens and paying the premium cost...We aren't at (hat point," he said. After six months, a financial evaluation will be conducted by Blue Cross/Blue Shield to determine the average of what the county will pay for health care administration for the next six months, based on the first six month's usage. County Board Chairman James Bailey said. Algonquin Lake to be sprayed Gun Lake woman state president For more information Fehscnlcld al 945-3789. care is a service that is being provided through the Michigan Association of Coun­ ties Service Corp . County Administrator Michael Brown said The jail inmate health care plan is a rela­ tively new idea for counties. Brown said Commissioner and Board Finance Chair­ man Rod GiK-bcl said the move is expected to save the county money rather than paying for I(X) percent of inmates' health care bills. DeBoer explained to the board that Blue Cross/Blue Shield based the county's ex­ pected savings on past health care expenses. "The projection of Blue Cross, in looking at the last two years usage, is that our total medical bills would be. for a six-month pe­ riod. $22,770. Their discount (to the county > would be $6.041 and then we would pay an 8 percent ($1,338) administrative fee John Algonquin Lake is scheduled to be sprayed after Memorial Day. Residents should watch for water restrictions, which will be posted on the shorelines, according to the Algonquin Lake Community Association. Village manager interviews tonight The Middleville Village Council will hold a special meeting al 7:30 tonight to interview three candidate finalists for village manager. The village manager's post became vacant earlier this year when Ev Manshvm left to take the clerk and financial director's job for the City of Hastings. General is guest in Vermontville Bngadier General William Weise will be a special guest at a picnic in Vermont­ ville Saturday. hosted by the Ellis Austin Vietnam Veterans Chapter No. 329. The picnic will be at the village park from 1 to 3 p.m. Weise was commanding officer in Vietnam for Tom Williams, a member of the Ellis Austin chapter. Both were Marines. Poppy campaign is this weekend The Lawrence Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 will hold its annual Poppy campaign around the community this weekend at various locations. Donations will be used to help veterans in hospitals and who have special needs. Gun Lake Women set fashion show The Gun Lake Women’s Club will have a spring fashion show at 7:30 tonight at the Gun Lake Community Church. Proceeds from “Ageless Boutique: A Showcase of Histone Fashions” will go to women's group's annual scholarship program for four area high school seniors. Tickets arc $10 for the show, dessert and hors d'oeuvres buffet. The show will include fashions that were chic in days gone by. ‘Tour de Cure’ ride is June 2 The third annual Greater Grand Rapids “Tour de Cure” fund-raising ride, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, will be held at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area Sun­ day. June 2. Riders can chose one of three routes, for 15. 31 and 62 miles The "Tour de Cure” is designed for riders of all fitness levels. Registration is $25 prior to the event and $40 on the day of the nde Proceeds will be used for diabetes research and education. For more information, or to register, call 1-800 TOUR888 or (616) 243-8477. ‘Cowboy Night’ set at Showcase “Cowboy Night 111.” featuring Ray Overholt and his Grand River Valley­ Boys. will be held at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight al Arby's in Hastings Overholt has been writing and singing gospel music for the last 30 years and he and his wife. Millie, still perform at area churches. Some of his best-known songs arc “Ten Thousand Angels" and “Hallalujah Square." Overholt was known for his radio shows on WFUR and WOOD and his television show on WOOD-TV. Channel 8. during the 1950s. Among his guests were Gene Autrey. Hank Williams Sr. and Kate Smith. He will be reunited with some musi­ cians who worked with him in his coun­ try and western days. Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. Jay Porteous from Middleville is wheeled to a waiting helicopter by emergency personnel from Thornapple Township Emergency Services and West Michigan Air Care, Middleville man still critical after crash by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Jay William Porteous. 27. of Middleville remains in critical condition in Butterworth Hospital after a Saturday evening motorcycle crash. Porteous was riding a 1994 Harley David­ son motorcycle near the intersection of Irv­ ing and Loop roads outside of Middleville when, as he was attempting to pass a van. the van turned left into a private driveway, troopers from the Michigan State Police Post said. Troopers report when Porteous attempted to brake his vehicle, he lost control when he entered the gravel driveway and struck a util­ ity pole. Porteous was treated by paramedics from the Thornapplc Township Emergency Ser­ vices, and then air lifted to Butterworth Hos­ pital. Alcohol was a factor in the crash, po­ lice said. The young man was wearing a helmet. The crash occurred at 7 p.m. May 18. BUDGET, continued from page 1____________________________________________ in 1996-97. That millage is expected to in­ crease by 3.5 mills, from two to 5.5 mills. That means a taxpayer owning a $70,000 home with a stale equalized value of $35,000 will be paying an additional $122.50 per year in debt rotiaement property taxes. If the 0.5545 opcratirt^Rnlllage for Central and the Middle School is passed June 10. that would further add to the millage increase, the homeowner with a house valued at $70,000 with a state equalized value of $35,000 pay­ ing an additional $19.41 in taxes per year. The $21.9 million is scheduled to be paid off in 23 years, thus the amount of debt re­ tirement millage collected could decline as the debt is paid off. according to Superinten­ dent Carl Schoesse). But such a decline could be offset by any additional borrowing by the school. The proposed general operating budget shows projected property tax revenues of $1.65 million. That revenue will be obtained from six mills of property tax levied on resi­ dential homeowners, and 24 mills of prop­ erty tax levied on commercial and industrial property owners. If the June millage request is approved, the $1.65 million figure would increase to $1.85 million collected on 24.5545 commercial mills and 6.5545 resi­ dential mills. The majority of the district's revenue, or $17.1 million of the $19.4 million general fund total, comes from state aid. An addi­ tional $446,000 comes from federal grants for special programs. The overall revenues increased almost $1 million, or a total of $903,000. from last year's $18.5 million. Schoesscl said the revenue increase was due primarily to an increase in the pcr-pupil state aid allowed the district. Last year the district received $5,136 per pupil. Schoesscl said, and this year the district will receive $5,319 per pupil. (With miscellaneous fed­ eral grants, Schoesscl said, the total pcrpupil expenditure of the district is projected to be $5,676). The district also is expected to add between 25 and 50 students next year. Schoesscl said, which would increase state aid revenue. All told, the projected increase in revenue from state aid exceeds SI million, but the to­ tal revenue increase was less because it was offset by decreases in revenue in other areas. One key area where the school will not be receiving money is in adult education. Schoesscl said. State aid for adult education has been dwindling over the past few years. Schoesscl said, and the district expects fund­ ing to be cut off completely in 1996-97. Thai decreased total revenues by $135,300. The adult education program will be very minimal" as a result of stale cutbacks. Schoesscl said, but non-credit continuing ed­ ucation classes will still be offered. Schocssel said adults wishing to obtain a high school diploma will have to go through the Michigan Jobs Commission or take classes at a community college Hastings has 30 students in adult education this year, but that figure could be reduced to four or five stu­ dents next year. Schoesscl said. Also boosting revenues very minimally was a projected increase in the value of prop­ erty taxed by the district Increases in prop­ erty values arc expected to net the district an additional $56,082 this coming year Projected expenditures for the coming school year arc approximately $800,000. or 4 percent, more than actual expenditures for this past year, increasing from $18.9 million in 1995-96 to a projected $19.7 million in 1996-97 Pan of the increased expenditures are for two new reading teachers and one additional special education teacher. Schoesscl said. The budget also proposes to spend additional funds to make two half-time teaching posi­ tions in Spanish and vocal music full-time positions. Additional expenditures also were necessi­ tated by anticipated annual salary raises and fringe benefit increases for teachers, adminis­ trators. and support staff. Increases for teach­ ers' salaries were $283,340. with fringe ben­ efits increasing $330,854. (The figures in­ clude the new staff people.) A total expenditure of $12.9 million is projected for teachers' salaries — the figure includes $3.7 million in fringe benefits. School administrators' salaries and spe­ cial staff salaries (such as librarians and counselors) arc projected to total $1.6 mil­ lion. Business service salaries arc set at $66.131. Salaries for transportation arc set at $429,989. Operations salaries are $546,336. Maintenance salaries arc $396,536. Fringe benefits for the above-mentioned (everyone but teaching staff) are expected to total $1.1 million. That is an increase of almost $100,000 from last year. The in­ creases arc partly due to higher insurance premium costs. retirement payments, and social security payments. Altogether, pro­ jected salaries and fringe benefits for the an­ ticipated 375 to 380 district employees total $17 million of the $19.7 million 1996-97 expenditures. Board trustee Michael Hubert noted at the board meeting Monday that the budget does not balance. There is a difference of $293.113 between the $19,394,689 of pro­ jected revenues and $19,687,802 of projected costs. Schoesscl said a partial spending freeze by the district earlier this year resulted in a sav­ ings of at least $240,000. and that money will be added to the new budget's revenues. Schocssel said the district instituted the spending freeze because uncertain state aid al­ locations and pending court cases threatened to put an additional financial burden on the district Once the aid and court matters were set­ tled. Schoesscl said, it was almost the end of the school year and the district decided to wait and make the expenditures it would have made this fiscal year next year. Schoesscl said it is hoped the end-of-year cash balance for the district for 1995-96 will cover the $293,113 needed for next year's budget. If it doesn't, he said, the difference will have to come out of the district's cash reserves, which are estimated to be around $1 million. Hubert also said the budget reflects expen­ ditures that are "gotta haves." According to the written budget report, the proposed budget “does not include many of the suggestions that were submitted by board trustees, staff members, students and com­ munity residents, mainly due to continued problems with insufficient state funding of educational programs." Schoessel said a request for the middle school to have its own librarian had to be put off until a future year, as did requests to fund some ninth-grade athletic teams. But the district was able to fund two new reading teachers, who will be a part of the Reading Recovery program at Northeastern and Central elementaries, Schocssel said. And funds were budgeted to rebuild the 40year-old football field, a projected $76,000 expenditure. The budget is due to be passed by the board June 11, the day after the school mil­ lage election. Schoesscl said any changes in the budget necessitated by cither the defeat or passage of the millage will probably not be made before the budget is approved June 11, but rather later. Budget expenditures might have to be adjusted if the millage is defeated, Schoessel said, so the final budget can reflect anticipated increased expenditures for the middle school and Central Elementary. Lake Odessa Village increases water rates by Jason Carr Staff Writer The Lake Odessa Village Council Monday approved a 6 percent increase in water rates, from $1.80 to $1.91 per 1.000 gallons used, effective with the July reading. Village Manager John French said that it ha* been two years since the council has ad­ justed the water rates for inflation He also said he believed that the rates should be ad­ justed lor inflation to prevent large increases in the future. The council did not change the $15 admin­ istrative charge for water service, however. In other ullage business Monday, the council: • Had its first reading of a proposed ordi­ nance fixing the hours of operation for Vil­ lage Park and the Beach at Jordan Lake The proposed ordinance would close the park and the beach between 11 p.m and 6 a m. except in the case of a written permit issued by the Lake Odessa Police Department. The public may comment on the proposed ordinance at the next council meeting. • Agreed to permit Ionia Dial-A-Ride to operate in Lake Odessa, pending an agree­ ment with the Mental Health Department. The service would begin June 10 and operate between Lake Odessa and Ionia, with stops in between. The cost of the service would be $8 round trip for regular passengers. $6 round trip for K-12 students and $4 round trip for seniors and handicapped people. • Set Thursday. May 30. at 5 p.m. as the meeting date and time for the Headice Truth­ In-Taxation public hearing. • Heard Village Manager John French say that McDonald's has given him the informa­ tion it gathered while researching a proposed site in Lake Odessa. McDonald's had considered building a restaurant in Lake Odessa, but recently decided against it. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1996 — Page 3 New countywide ordinance needed to help save lives said. Counts officials will check with the counts prosecutor to lind out all the procedures involved in approsing a new ordinance and Counts Chairman James Bailes said that a public hearing is part of the pmces-* "Since 1992 in the 10 townships that we gose*n in Planning and Zoning had a private road ordinance in effect that requires anyone doing lot splits to create a pnsate road that meets certain counts specificali<»ns In the other townships that we don't gosern that rule has not been in effect, although Thornapplc Township has recently passed a similar ordinance.” McManus said As Planning and Zoning director McManus said he doesn't have "jurisdiction over the other townships to enforce our rules on them. With a countywidc ordinance, you would take the authority to make sure that every body in the county has the same opportunities to have (emergency) services provided to them." he told the board The project would involve a tremendous amount of work, but McManus said his office has the technology and ability to do by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A man is having seizures. An ambulance is immediately dispatched Unfortunately, because of an inferior address system in the Barlow Lake area. H lakes emergency services personnel 15 minutes longer lhan necessary to lixatc the man’s residence The man’s address is listed as a Barlow Lake lol number, when in fact his home is not on the lake, but on Bnggs Road "Il becomes a real horror story out there." Thornapplc Township Emergency Services Chief Robert Woodard lold the Barry County Commissioners. Luckily, the man is alive and well, but Woodard said Wednesday (bat the outcome may not have been the same if the man was having a heart attack. The extra minutes needed to track down the home could have been the difference of life and death, he said. The address problems arc not isolated to Barlow Lake. Many lake areas and private roads in the county arc lacking in proper addresses and road names, he said. Woodard has instigated a push and members of the Thornapplc Township Emergency Services have joined forces behind him to have a countywidc ordinance that would mandate improvements that will likely save lives. - County Planning and Zoning Director James McManus is behind the effort, too. and both he and Woodard appeared before the "County Board to ask commissioners to draft and approve the ordinance. McManus estimates that as many as 30 percent of (he addresses in the county arc out of sequence or arc on private casements that need to be renamed. "Il has been brought to the attention of my office by members of the emergency services, especially the fire departments, that a countywidc ordinance needs to be passed with regards to the situation of private roads, long driveways and addresses that are not conforming ..” McManus said. Woodard pointed out that another problem is private driveways that snake for half a mile to remotely located homes. On those types of driveways, often in wooded area, some fire trucks can't get to the burning house. "Hopefully (a county wide ordinance) will do something to make it easier for us to access, not only find it. but once we get there that we can actually get our equipment back to where it's supposed to be." Wixxiard it. "Il's going to take some time. It's not going to be done tomorrow." McManus said. "I don't envision a large cost. The biggest thing will be lime," he said. "When people find out that the fire depart­ ment can't find them, they arc going to want to do this," County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman said. Commissioner Robert Wenger, who chairs the 911 Administrative Board, agreed that the situation is "really a big problem.” “If we save one life, you more (han pay for it." Commissioner Linda Watson said. Examples of what Wixxiard and McManus would like the ordinance to include arc requirements for roadway specifications when driveways exceed 300 feet in length so the driveway can accommodate emergency vehicles and a plan to renumber the houses that have addresses out of sequence "Many of those are around the lakes. The lakes are atrocious in many cases and some of those are going to be on private easements that go back onto a piece a property.” McManus said. "There are five roads called East Shore Drive, he noted. About 20 homes in the Turner Lake area have Yankee Springs Road addresses which is confusing. Wixxiard noted. It address changes are made, notification would be given to "Consumers Power, Amentech. O k A. post offices, emergence services and anybody (public entity) that has a stake and needs to know what the address In other business, the county board: • Decided, by a 4-3 vote, to advertise to fill vacant positions on the County­ Compensation Commission. Burd. Herrington and Goebel voted no. Burd asked if he was the only commissioner in favor of disbanding the commission, which is appointed by the board to set (he salaries of county elected officials. Burd said he would rather have the commissioners make the salary decisions. "I don't think it's fair for us to spin it off on somebody else...It's our responsibility." Burd said. "We arc the ones who should answer to the voters." Herrington said he supports having the entire board examine the issue of whether to continue (he Compensation Commission. However, a motion to table advertising (he vacant Compensation Commission seats failed. Goebel. Her­ rington and Burd were the only ones in favor of tabling the matter for time to examine the issue. Wenger said a number of years ago commissioners believed’t would be better to put salary matters into the hands of county citizens rather than the Loard. He said the Compensation Commission concept gives more input from outside people about what salaries should be. Burd called the commission "a real lame idea.” and called it "an all or nothing proposition (the report which includes raises for the board). W'cnger said commissioners didn't have to accept raises given by the Compensation Commission. "I don’t think anybody should be in a position to have the authority to give themselves a raise, like Congress does." Newman said. "They arc gixxl people." Bailey said of the Compensation Commission members. He noted that commissioners can give their opinions about salaries during the commission's public meetings. Burd said he thinks commissioners should set salaries right before the August primary "so people have a chance to vote us out of office immediately if we do something stupid." • Approved spending not more lhan $7,880 with Landmark Technologies for close-out. hopefully in October, on the underground tank at the Sheriffs Department "This is not the final step.” Brown said noting that there could be some additional cost if more testing shows con­ taminants. "We don't anticipate that because of previous sampling. "We have spent in excess of $100,000 on this site, probably closer to $120,000.” Brown said. The Michigan Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance fund is reimbursing the county, he said, but he said the amount of reimbursement wasn't available. The new $7,880 cost approved al last week's meeting is not reimbursable by MUSTVA. he said. • Agreed to hire a zoning enforcement officer on a part-time basis of 20 hours per week for the Planning and Zoning Department Commissioner Emmet Herrington asked if 20 hours were enough, saying "We never have enforced it (zoning)." Finance Committee Chairman Rod Goebel said there was not enough money for a full time person. "I guess this is better lhan nothing,” Herrington said. "This is the laughing stock of the county, what we’ve been doing over the years. "Who is laughing?” asked Newman. "Citizens arc." Herrington said. "I don't believe that's true." Newman said. "Well you are not listening.” Herrington responded. And Newman said he was listening. Commissioner Linda Watson said 20 hours was better than nothing, calling the move a positive step forward. McManus has done an excellent job as the only enforcement officer, she said, but he has other duties to do. loo. Commissioner Tim Burd cast the only dissenting vote. Sandy James was absent because of an out-of-town funeral. • Approved spending up to $1,450 to pur­ chase a l-anai Dictaphone and accessories for the Adult Probation Department. Most of the cost is budgeted in the capital expenditures fund fix this year. • Raised the reimbursement rale for employee use of private automobile for county use from 28 to 31 cents per mile. The IRS approved rate is now 31 cents. The county has always stayed in line with what the IRS has allowed. Bailey said. Brown said personnel policy says the county will reimburse employees according to IRS rates. • Increased the $40 per diem for the County Planning and Zoning Commission and the County Zoning Board of Appeals to the same per diem as members of the County Board of Commissioners receive. Commissioners arc paid $50 per meeting or $75 if the meeting lasts more lhan half a day or they have more than one meeting in a day. • Released $500 of land use plan funds to allow Planning and Zoning Director James McManus to participate in the Gull Lake Area Watershed study and receive a cost effective evaluation of the Barry County ordinance. Hastings school board notes five retirements The retirements of fixxi service worker Do­ lores Hummel, bus driver Darrell Davis, paraprofessional Jan Day. music teacher Lu­ ana Furrow and English teacher Dan Stewart were announced Monday night by the Hast­ ings Board of Education. Hummel was honored with a certificate of commendation by the school board. She has worked in the food services program al Hast­ ings Middle School since Sept. 25, 1972. According to the district's written retire­ ment announcement, Hummel had "an excel­ lent on-the-job record. With the exception of one year. Dolores has averaged less than two days a year away from her job. Dolores has been an important cog in the wheel that drives the food services operation and will be missed by her co-workers and the manage ment." Davis has worked in the school's trans­ portation department as a bus driver since 1973. According to the district's retirement announcement. Davis daily drove a route ;o Pleasant view Elementary, then to the high school, followed by a shuttle run, a noon kindergarten run. and another shuttle and double r.»n in the afternoon. In addition, he See RETIREMENT, continued page 5 Ex-football star speaks to Hastings senior boys by Mary Warner Staff Writer Bob Ezelle, better known as “Big Bob" to the young patrons of the Boys and Girls Club of Kalamazoo, didn't have an easy life. "I never knew my mother and father." he told senior boys attending a special Rotary luncheon Monday. "I had to fend for my­ self." But Ezelle was lucky, he said. With the heln of mentors and a high school and col­ lege education, he was able to make some­ thing of his life. Ezelle, a former pro football player and current executive director of the Kalamazoo Boys and Giris Club, was guest speaker at the Hastings Rotary's annual luncheon for graduating senior boys. Ezelle said when he was growing up. he lived in a boys' home and considered himself lucky to have m-xiey for a hot lunch every day. clean ckxhes. and the athletic equipment he needed to play sports. Playing football in high school landed Ezelle a scholarship to Western Michigan University, he said. After graduating from Western, Ezelle said, he joined the Pittsburg Steelers pro football team and was with the Steelers for two years before he broke his neck in a car accident, which ended his ath­ letic career. Ezelle said the accident was a setback for him. but he told himself "I can make it. I have an education. I have self-esteem." Ezelle, who had a teaching degree, went on to a career that has focused on the needs of youth. He has won many awards for his work. He presently oversees a youth activi­ ties center that gives those in attendance an opportunity to develop both mental and physical skills. Ezelle said he might not have made it had it not been for mentors in his life who gave him "positive role models.” He remembered a high school football coach who taught him a hard lesson about believing in himself. The coach asked Ezelle, a sophomore, if Ezelle thought he could play on the varsity football team. Ezelle said he hemmed and hawed and told the coach "I think I can." Ezelle said the coach then asked another sophomore the same question, and the player said. "You bet I can." The other player got to go up to the varsity squad. Ezelle said, and he stayed with the junior varsity. The experience. Ezelle said, taught him that "You have to have 100 percent faith in your abilities and what you can do." Ezelle said he was also influenced by the director of the boys' home where he lived, who took the place of his father and kept him on the straight and narrow Al Western, another coach also served as mentor for Ezelle, he said. Ezelle remem­ bered a time when racial tensions al the uni­ versity had escalated and blacks had taken over the student union. Ezelle, wanting to be supportive of his friends, he said, joined the students al the union. But Ezelle's coach walked by the union, saw Ezelle, and called him outside. The coach asked Ezelle, "you're here on scholar­ ship, aren't you?" Ezelle answered yes. and the coach said, "if you don't leave this build­ ing you won't have the scholarship." Ezelle left the student union, and was thus able to continue at the university and get his diploma. Ezelle said the college football coach and other role models throughout his high school and college career helped him obtain an education that allowed him to "be able to get a job with the quality of lifestyle" he wanted. He urged the senior boys to continue their education, and urged the students to let the people who had already served as role models in their lives "know how important they've been to you." "Go home tonight and tell them how much you love them." he advised. Ex-pro football player Bob Ezelle (right), pictured with Rotary president Todd Harding, encouraged senior boys being honored by the Rotary to continue their education and listen to the advice of mentors. Senior boys are honored by the Rotary every year. Lunch preceded a speech by a former pro football player at the annual Rotary senior boys' luncheon. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 23, 1996 FINANCIAL LETTERS from our readers Special children need voters’ support To The Editor: /umoAn//» Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones A Building a financial security: Can you do it yourself? Building financial security means wearing a lot of different hats. You have to know how to juggle family finances, figure out how to pay for the kids' education, plan for retirement and build a nest egg for emergencies. Not “ many people can do all that, and do it successfully. Most need help. To help you decide whether you can manage your financial affairs yourself or could benefit from professional guidance, the Mutual Fund Forum offers a simple financial quiz. The Mutual Fund Forum is a national trade group dedicated to educating investors about working with financial advisers. Its member firms include more than 106.000 in­ vestment professionals, who serve more than 12.5 million households. These financial ad­ visers manage Si trillion of investors* money, representing 41 percent of total mutual fund assets Try the quiz, and sec how you stack up. 1. What is the most important step to take before developing an investment plan? A. Send for prospectuses. B. Set your investment goals. C. Learn how stocks or mutual fund work by investing in one. 2. In what does a “balanced" mutual fund invest? A. A mix of stocks, bonds and money market securities. B. A mix of foreign and U.S. securities. C. A mix of large- and small-capitalization stocks. 3. What is total return? A. An investment's value after 10 years. B. An investment’s after-tax income. C. An investment's price change plus divi- STOCKS The following prices are from the Jose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vlous week. Close Change 62'/; AT&T Ameritech 58s/, Anheuser-Busch 71’/. Chrysler 677, CMS Energy 29'/, Coca Cola 46’/? Dow Chemical 877, Exxon 86 Family Dollar 167, 36s/. Ford General Motors 567? TCF Financial 347b Hastings Mfg. 25s/. IBM 1107, 517, JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 957: Kmart 107, Kellogg Company 727, 487, McDonald's Sears 497, Southeast Mich. Gas 17 Spartan Motors 8V, Upjohn 417, Gold 391.25 Silver 5.29 Dow Jones 5736.26 + Volume 413.000,000 + 7, — + 37: + 27. Litter amounts are depressing To The Editor: My letter is to try to awaken our people to sec what I've been seeing. I think it's great that groups and organiza­ tions are picking up trash along the high­ ways. but last week, when it was trash pickup time, it was a shame there were so many bags picked up! I drive M-37 to Battle Creek six days a week and my husband drives M-79 to Nashville to work. We were brought up not to be litter bugs, but some people just don’t We ae raising the children the way we were brought up — don't be a litterbug! I am a recycling bug in our family. We have to save our earth so our future is spared. We only have one world to live in. and if we throw it away, we won’t have any­ thing. Sharon Miller Hastings + 'h + 2'11 + ’/• + 37, -'h + 2'h + 7, -'It —'Ii —7: + 'h —.60 -.10 111.55 In last week's edition of the Banner, cap­ tions beneath two pictures of Happy Time preschoolers incorrectly spelled the names of Kyleigh Sheldon and Ryan Bosma. Hastings BANNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubkshed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ov*on o» J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway HMttfygs. Ml 49058-0802 (•18) 945-95M Frederic Jacoba Vca Praa/dant St*phon Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Asssranf Editor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy Smith Sharon Miller James Jensen Mandy Mabel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciassitwd ada accepted Monday through Frday8a.m to 5X pm . Saturday BX a.m. • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Pennock Hospital is having two foreign children come over here for surgery. I feel sorry for these kids. But what made me so ticked about this issue? They (foreign people) come here because their countries don’t have the stuff we do to help them. They are gening .'-ee medical and surgical care. These doctors will donate their lime and services and Pennock has donated everything else. Pennock Hospital gives hundreds of + 27, + 17, + 7, + 7, + 1’/< -7, — Denise Howel Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year n Barry Courty $27 per year rt ad»o«nmg counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) special people, who have to work so much harder for (he slightest show of progress. The accomplishments that the BISD could achieve with the added $495,000 in their yearly rvenues. is needed badly. As of now these special education students do not have much in the way of a vocational training program. Their classroom space is very limited as well. As a parent of a mentally impaired student. I’m very concerned about what my child will do when he is 26 and no longer goes to school. How will he spend his day? Will he be able to work? Will he be able to fit into our society successfully? These are all things the BISD hope to accomplish for our children. Our son has been in the BISD's TM1 pro­ gram since he was 3 years old and they have worked miracles with him so far. At 3 years he didn't talk, had problems with fine motor skills and just couldn't do day to day things we all take for granted. Now at age 11 he counts. 'W'Ute, 'Ud A .Zette*: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo detei mined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. carries on conversation and has spontaneous thoughts of his own he can now put in to words with the help of speech teachers and special education teachers. They constantly work on his fine motor skills as well as teaching them the importance of rules and how to listen to instructions and accomplish these instructions These ac­ complishments might seem small, but to parents of such children they are mountains our children have climbed and crossed. I know how we all feel about millage in­ creases. but these special children need year support. You never know when your child could be one of these special ones we arc try­ ing to help. Please help us help these children by voting "yes" for the BISD Millage on June 10. and feel proud for helping these special people expand their lives not limit them. Rod and Karen Newton Hastings Charity healthcare should start here 7b The Editor: —'It CORRECTION: John Jacoba Prawdant Joyce Ryan Treasurer dend or interest income. 4. When interest rates rise, what happens to bond prices? A. Bond prices rise. B. Bond prices fail. C. Bond prices stay the same 5. How do a "global" mutual fund and an "international" mutual fund differ? A. A global fund invests only overseas. B. A global fund invests overseas and in the United States. C. There is no difference. 6. What comprises the Dow Jones Industrial Average? A. All companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange. B. Thirty selected major corporations listed on the New York Slock Exchange C. Only industrial slocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange. 7. Without proper estate planning, howmuch of your estate could be claimed by federal estate taxes? A. 15 percent. 8. 35 percent. C. 55 percent. 8. What is a "basis point’’? A. .01 percent. B. .10 percent. C. 1.0 percent. 9. What is a dollar-cost averaging? A. A technique of global accuracy management. B. A systematic method of investing. C. An investment approach based on stock market averages 10. How long can you delay taking withdrawals from your IRA? A. For as long as you live. B. Until you reach age 70W. C. Until 60 days after you reach age 65. Answers:: 1) B; 2) A; 3) C; 4) B; 5) B; 6) B; 7) C; 8) A; 9) B. 10) B. If you missed some of the answers, you may want to call or write Mutual Fund Forum and ask for their free brochure. "Getting Help Made All the Difference — Working With Your Financial Advisor.” Call 1-800-200-1819. or write P.O. Box 30243. Bethesda. MD 20824 As a parent of a handicapped child my hus­ band and 1 are very concerned how the Barry Intermediate School Districts (BISD)’s millage proposal will turn out. In the past couple of weeks people have been able to read about what the Barry In­ termediate School District (BISD) does for our special education students, and what they hope to accomplish with the increased funds the millage would generate. The current revenue of approximately $505,000 sounds like a lot of money, but when you have such a large amount of money going out to supply the special instruments and equipment just so some of these children can function from day to day. it really isn't enough. The government is always cutting these revenues, not adding to them The added $33 extra per year we would have to pay really isn’t so much when you sec what the district could provide to these very thousands of dollars locally in tree care each year. It sure doesn't go to the residents of Barry County! Twenty-seven hospitals and more than 200 physicians donate their time and services for these Foreign places Treatment is provided free of charge for these children. Well. I say. what about our children? It’s hard to find a doctor for my daughter and myself. But here we are forking out the money to other countries. What do these places give the U.S. in return? Not a thing. But we will help them before we help ourselves. If we don t have the money to pay our hospital bills they put our names in the Credit Bureau, then we're up the creek with bad credit until it’s paid. But the hospital will spend a lot more money to help foreign children. They care more about other countries than our own. Why not help our country and our children first? Let them fend for themselves? We do. BISD’s help appreciated 7b The Editor: Our ton. Robert, has been receiving specUl education services since 1989. When we were moving to Michigan. 1 aivestigated several school districts to deter­ mine which would best suit his needs. We am flu. Uaet.mv* i------ *~< School District. •• Robert receives physical and occupational therapy services. He attends the Hastings Area School District. His school progress ha> been good, due in part to all the special educa­ tion help he has received since he was '.8 months old. I have become involved with the Parent Ad­ visory Committee at Barry ISD to support and encourage the development of programs for special education. Please help us with your support < n June 10. Terri Dinger Hastings Laurie and Glenn Elmen Hastings Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 67th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23. 1996 — Page 5 Hastings School District praised 580 dedicated volunteers for their assistance Community members who volunteered their time to the Hastings School District this past year were greeted at door of the Hastings Middle School gymnasium Mon­ day evening by Chamber of Commerce am­ bassadors. They were then treated to cookies and punch provided by the Hastings Educational . Support Personnel Association, welcomed . by Superintendent Carl Schoesscl. praised by I three Hastings students, and were congratu­ lated for their work by Patricia Endsley, president of the Hastings Board of Education. »** The occasion was the ninth annual Volun- leer Recognition Reception for Hastings Schools volunteers. In a written program of the event. Schocs­ sel said that over 580 volunteers in the 1995-96 school year "gave their time and talent Io support the school libraries. Career Day. parent-teacher organizations, tutoring, class parties, clubs and organizations such as Band Boosters and Althlctic Boosters, part­ nerships. the senior party, and many other important activities.'' "This amounts to hundreds of hours of service to help provide quality programs for our students." he said. PENNOCK HOSPITAL Hastings, Michigan MHA PUBLIC DATA REPORT Indicator 1994 Cues 1994 Observed 1995Observed Expected Range Selected Medcai Cases Length of Slay 358 5.67 5.5 5.08 - 5.73 Selected Medical: Mortality Rate 384 6.5% 6.3% 4.2% - 8.7% Selected Surgical: length of Stay 194 6.7 5.3 5.59 ■ 6.58 Selected Surgical: Mortality Rate 207 2.4% 1.5% 03% • 4.2% Cesarean Section Rate 359 births 28.7% 28.3% 7.8 • 35.0 Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Rate Less than 30 cases Acute MyocartU Warcfcn Lengti of Stoy 73 5.73 5.8 4.71 . 6.28 Acuta MyocanSai mfarcton MortattyRate 75 13.3% 6.9% 9.1% - 232% Total Hip Replacement. Length of Slay Less than 30 36 7.44 6.4 Total Knee Replacement Length of Stay Praising the volunteers during short speeches were (from left) Virginia Jennings, Margo Cookfin, and Betsy Keeler. cases The Hastings Banner 5.29 • 6.46 Graduation Issue ‘ Based upon 1994 Risk and Severity Adjustments Jill Steele receives juris doctor degree Jill Humphreys Steele, a lifelong resident of Barry County, received her juris doctor ’degree from Thomas M Cooley Law School May 18. _ She graduated in the top 10 percent of her ! class, earning the cum laude designation on Iher diploma. Steele already is sharpening her legal skills, assisting in the law office of Hastings ? attorney Carol Jones Dwyer and will estab­ . Iish her practice at Dwyer’s 305 S. Church j St. address when she passes the Michigan j Bar exam. J Married to Rick A. Steele months after This is Pennock Hospital's statistical data that did not appear in the Michigan Hospital Association's Performance Report released this month. J I I I • • ; ; I ! i She was able to accomplish these feats in the academic world while raising two chil­ dren at home and working as a paralegal in the Hastings community. She won numcrous awards and academic scholarships while she attended law school. Steele earned academic scholarships in each year of her law school career, appeared on Cooley’s dean's list and honor roll in seven of eight semesters, earned certificates of merit as the highest ranking student in se­ lected courses and was awarded Cooley’s Alumni Memorial Scholarship. She also was selected to represent elderly clients • • • ; J 1 ! ! through the law school's Sixty Plus Elderly Law Clinic, where she gained in-court experience. which is rare for aspiring attorneys who have yet to take or pass the state bar exam. Steele and her husband and children. Nick and Samantha, all live in Hastings. She is the daughter of Donald and Dorothy :• • Humphreys of Delton. : RETIREMENT L continued from page 3 ; drove for day field trips and away sports .’ events, participated in the school bus rodeo ; program, and was active in the bus drivers' I association. • Day became an employee of Hastings Area •Schools on Sept 30. 1987. She worked as a • paraprofessional at Central Elementary, ; where she helped students with reading and math, supervised noon playground, assisted :in the office, and for eight years was in charge of the Article III mathematics pro­ gram. . Furrow began teaching for Hastings in 1969. and has taught middle school home economics and vocal music, and elementary : music at Northeastern and Central clemen-tanes. According to the retirement announce­ ment. Luana "will be remembered for her pleasant, well-organized classroom that tied ■ elementary music to mathematics and read­ ing " Stewart taught English for 27 years in Hastings, al both the middle school and high ; school les els. ■ According to the retirement announce­ ment. Stewart has been known over the : years for "his writing of poetry and his unique leaching style." i Stewart plans to devote time dun ng his re­ tirement to a music career. DON'T FOCET...to get your copy of next week's BANNER for special issue on the Class of '96 will be May 30th. PENNOCK continued from page 1 is "light years in medicine today." He said claims of significant reductions in length of hospital stay do not account for major technological improvements. One case in point was the introduction of widespread use laparoscopic cholecystectomy reducing almost every gall bladder surgery stay from an average of eight days to one or two days. Hamilton contended that the MHA agree­ ment called for release of data for any future repons without the hospital's ability to con­ sider the value of consequences to the public and selectively determine its participation. "The release of Pennock Hospital's patient data must be the prerogative of the hospital when a clear purpose is being met and mean­ ingful conclusions can be reached." he said. "This is not a decision that can be made in advance of knowing what repons will be produced.” Three other Michigan hospitals, the Veter­ ans Affairs Medical Center of Saginaw, the Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in St. Ignace and Addison Community Hospital, also were listed in the publication as "not reporting" in some or all categories. Others were said to have fewer than 30 cases in a year and were not included in the statistics. {graduation from Delton Kellogg High I School in 1980. she returned to school at t Kellogg Comunity College, where she Iearned an associate's degree, summa cum ; laude. in 1991. She received her bachelor of '■ science degree, magna cum laude. from j Western Michigan University in 1993. After the reception, a tour was given of renovations under way al the middle school and Central Elementary. -- Don't forget to pick up your copy containing that special someone graduating this year. hIsungsBaNNER EMS Week Look how emergency medical services have changed in 30 years. (If they hadn’t, we’d have a real emergency;) 1970 First Emergency Medicine residency program created at University of Cincinnati 19M Report from National Academy of Sciences called Accident Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modem Society bunches 1977 Gallup poll finds that 12 million .Americans have taken a CPR course and 80 million more w ant training .American College of debuts on NBC-TV 9-1-1 reserved by AT&T 1972 nationwide National Academy of Sciences repons that only 65% of ambulance attendants have advanced first-aid training and 10% have no training 1973 .Advanced Life Support wvtems begin in Neu York, Los .Angeles, Miami, Columbus and Seattle EMS Systems Act provides SI85 million in grants to develop EMS systems nationwide Bronson Regional Bum Center established First EMT .Ambulance training course developed Today we count on complete, modem emergency­ medical services. It's hard to believe that just 30 years ago things were very different. Imagine it's 1966: There is no 9-1-1. Trucks and even hearses sen e as ambulances, with no trained medical people on board. The emergency room is really just a room, staffed by a nurse or intern with no formal emergency training. 1994 1995 Federal specifications issued for ambubnees IMO Federal dervgubtion turns EMS over to states CarcFlitc established as first air medical program in southwest Michigan First EMS Week celebrated National Highway Traffic Safety Administration created First 9 11 call made in Haleyville, \ X I /z First Department of Emergency Medicine established at University modem trauma care Emergence Phvucians (ACEP) formed FCC establishes radio frequencies for EMS 1979 New federal standards for emergency transport Bronson Trauma/Ncuro Intensive Care Unit is established National Academy of Sciences reports insufficient progress in EMS since 1966 19M Rescue 9-1-1 debuts on CBS TV Bronson Methodist Hospital verified as Level I Trauma ( enter by the .American College of Surgeons W 1991 1979 Emergency Medicine recog­ nized as a specialty by .AMA 1990 First certification exam given by .American Board of Emergency Medicine 9 11 established in Kabma/cx) Counts' 1M1 Bronson Methodist Hospital designated as Regional Trauma ( enter Pcdbtnc Emergency ‘ N Icdicinc appn cd as subspecialty 1994 " V ER debuts on NBC-TV The Children's Hospital at Bronson is established 1995 .Access to EMS Act creates federal guidelines defining an emergence We've come a long way in three decades and saved thousands of lives. During Emergency- Medical Services Week, May 19-25, Bronson salutes all EMS workers and EMS systems on their 30th anniversary-. ■sjfl BRONSON Total Health ('arc �Page 6 — lhe Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23, 1996 Memorial Day parades, services set Several Memorial Day parades arc scheduled around the county for Monday. speaker Rev. Alan Scllman. In case of bad weather, the service will be held at Zion May 27. Kick-off times are: Hastings. 10 a.m.; Hickory Corners. 10 a.m.; Lake Odessa, noon; Middleville. 10:15 a m ; Nashville. 11 a.m.; Prairieville, noon. Graveside services are also scheduled Lutheran Church Other events also have been planned for They include: Hastings - following the parade al Riverside Cemetery on Stale Road Hickory Corners - following lhe parade al East Hickory Cemetery. Lake Odessa — 10 a.m. memorial service at Veterans Memorial Chapel on M­ 50. followed by II a m graveside services at Lakeside Cemetery on Cemetery Road. Middleville — following the parade at Mt. Hope Cemetery on Main Street. Nashville — following the parade Lakeview Cemetery. Prairieville - following the parade al Prairieville Township Cemetery. Woodland — 10 a m. at Woodland Memonal Park on Vcltc Road, with guest 3235 S Church St.. Hastings Vermontville — potluck picnic Saturday. May 25. at lhe village park Those attending should bring a dish to pass. Hol and proceed through town to the cemetery Prairieville's parade will begin at the south end of town near the '66 gas station and proceed through town to the cemetery. dogs will be provided. In Hastings, the parade Monday will move down State Street to the Barry County Courthouse, slopping there to salute local veterans with rifle fire and the placement of wreaths. The parade will turn onto North Broadway, stop al Tyden Park for the placement of a wreath al lhe Civil War Monument, slop at lhe Thomapple River bndge. where a wreath will be placed in the river and a rifle salute will take place, and then continue to Riverside Cemetery. In Middleville, the parade will begin at Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School and enn- ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charlcv Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 11:15 am.. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 700 p.m ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coat' Grove Rom! Pastor Ben Her 625-2050 (Dehorn .her 6 pm Wttldep or oi weeUnd. Sood.) Mormn, M... 10 00 am - 1928 Booh of Commoo Prayer Church Service 1U 30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p.m. at PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHUCK. 2601 Urxy Ro«l. Doolin,. Ml 49050 Pn.lor Siepden Wnphr (6161 758 5021 church phrme. <6161 945 9200 home plume Sundny Serene 9 50 a m.. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Boll wood Si.. Res. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pasior Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 9 45 a.m Sunday School. 10 45 Morn mg Wonhip. 6:00 p.m. Evening activities Wednesday —7pm — share groups in various homes Contact church office for into on these Prayer and Bible study al the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 a.m. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m tor all agev NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adull classes. Gaming Per Minal Financial Freedom. FoundatHmal Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophetv-Calhng God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Los ing RelaiMNiships with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for lhe class that fils your needs 4-H. Mondays 6 30-8 (M) p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m al 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubjugh residence) and Wcdncs day. 5 15 p m al the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfau the third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill ottering You are invited and welcome INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd. Hartings. Ml 49051) meeting al Thomas Jefferson Hall. Mimurr )«■ Phone SmduU. , . Bible School. 10 30 Evening Worship. 7:00 pm Wednesday, m home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Bruad way Randall Hartman. Pavior V/onhtp Service; 6 00 p m Even- QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616)945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P.O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasunp. Mtetupn 948 8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior pastor Sunday Service* Sunday School 9:45 a.m . Classes for all ages. 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6.30 Awana CTuba. 7:00 p.m.. Teen* in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Aduh* Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand Si . Hastings. Pasior David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, pleave call for more details THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a m and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share tune 9 30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 pm also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E. Bond Si. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services Foe more infor­ mal* call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Huslwick al 94S-2I0I .St Andrews ts a part of lhe Independent Anglican Church NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A masion of Si Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Ttme Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. leader - The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: mainstreet savings bank Hasting* and Laka Odeua HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 uaith at M 79 945 3397 Chun h phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun Hasting* FLEXFM INCOarOBAHD of Hastings NATIONAL SANK OF HAtnNOS Member F.O.I.C. THS HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY •Proscriptions' — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Congress candidate First Friday speaker Kim Tunmchff. Democratic candidate for the Seventh Congressional District seal, will Hastings. The Seventh Congressional District, cur­ rently served by Republican Nick Smith, in­ cludes all of Assyria. Maple Grove and Johnstown townships and nearly all of Bal­ timore Township. It also includes all of Branch. Calhoun. Eaton. Hillsdale. Jackson and Lenawee counties and part of Washtenaw County. Tunnicliff. 41. is director of lhe Gerald R. Ford Institute of Public Service of Albion College and has been a member of the Al­ bion City Council since 1994. He will talk about some of the issues in the upcoming SS CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3lsl Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW of congressional race. Smith, the incumbent, is seeking a third two-year term. He is opposed in the Aug. 6 primary by fellow Republican Doug Myers. Tunnicliff will meet the winner of the pri­ mary race in the November general election. Tunnicliff announced his candidacy April 25 and filed the appropriate petitions with the Michigan Secretary of Slate's office May a m., Saturday Mass during the summer 6:00 p.m.. Communion Services Wednesday, fnday at 9:00 HAST1NGS GOD, 1674 ASSEMBLY OF West State koad. bril. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first <r>de). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Minisine* x Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19) Adult Bible Study - No age limits. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services —9:45 a m . Bible Classes for all ages; 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship. Thursday 7:30 p m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith; 5:30 pm youth meeting with “Youth with a Message" 945-9224; 6:30 p.m Bible Mud) * i wo cars suspected of being stolen and smashed by two juveniles were brought to the Barry County Sheriffs Department lor inspection. The car on the left was stolen in Allegan County, the nght one stolen from Barry County. speak al lhe next First Friday program at noon June 7 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall tn School. 10:45 a m. Morning wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship; Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Teens nabbed for smashing, stealing cars by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Two tccn-agcd boys from Barry County are in custody al a juvenile holding facility after being apprehended by Barry County Sheriffs deputies Monday following a car crash on Coats Grove Road. A female juvenile who was with the young men was released to relatives. All three juveniles were born in 1980. The two males allegedly stole a 1994 Dodge Saturday night from a residence on Charlton Park Road. Police say the two crashed that car Monday on the west side of Barry County in Prairieville Township. Deputies say the young men then stole a 1995 Mercury Sable in Allegan County, a few miles away from the accident. They re­ turned lo Barry County in the siolcn Mer- 10. He was bom and raised in Iowa and earned his bachelor of arts degree from Malacaster College in Minnesota. He received his doc­ torate from lhe University of Iowa. He and his wife, Ginny, have three chil­ dren and they have lived in Albion for 12 years. He is active in civic theater projects around the district and he and his family are active in the First Presbyterian Church. Tunnicliff plans to talk about issues such as job creation, education, congressional perks. Medicare and social security, govern­ ment regulation of the farming industry and cury and picked up a female juvenile. All three teens were apprehended at 10:30 p.m. Monday, when they crashed lhe stolen car on Coats Grove Road near Lower Lake Road in Carlton Township, deputies said. Since Barry County has no provision for juveniles, deputies transported them to the Allegan County Juvenile Detention Facility Barry County rents space from the neighbor­ ing county for holding juveniles. Deputies say the teens suffered minor in­ juries in the second crash, with one treated and released from Pennock Hospital. The two males also arc being investigated for involvement in two breaking and enter­ ings that occurred Monday; one on Sisson Road and another on Charlton Park Road. The two male juveniles will be petitioned into Probate Court. When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER the environment. for all HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director Thursday. May 23 — 3:00 p.m. Cadetic Choir; 7:00 Cub Scout Pack Meeting — Leason Sharpe Hall Saturday. May 25 — 7:00 p.m. Ringo Swingo Square Dance — Leason Sharpe Hail Sun­ day. Mav 26 . •••THE DAY OF PENTECOST— COMMUNION CELEBRATED AT BOTH SER VICES 9:30 a m. and 11:00 a m Morning Worship (9:30 service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided for both ser­ vices 9:30 Church School for all ages. 10:30 a.m. "Coffee Hour" — Dining Room. 11:20 a m Children's Church. Monday. May 27 - •••MEMORIAL DAYCHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday. May 28 - 10:00 a m Staff meets for prayer; 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers Wednesday. May 21 — 7 00 p.m. Chancel choir GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E Nonh St.. Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. May 26 - 8:00 and 10:45 a m. Ho­ ly Communion. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). 300 Koinotua 1. Thursday. May 23 - Ruth Circle. 7: 00 Adventurers. 8:00 AA. Satur­ day. May 25 — 10:00 Catechism 4; 8: 00 NA. Monday. May 27 - 700 Kotnoma 4 Tuesday. May 28 1200 Great Decisions. 700 Sun day School Staff Wednesday . May 29 — 10:00 Wurdwatchers | j LAKE ODESSA - Lelo M. Longanbach, age 95, of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 1996 at Tendercare Nursing Home. She was bom January 20, 1901 in Gratiot County, the daughter of David and Jennie (Scherck) Shroyer. She attended Freeport Schools and married Walter Longanbach. He preceded her in death October 27. 1985. She was employed as a bookkeeper with Smith Brothers Elevator for several years. She was also preceded in death by a son, Lawrence Miller in 1965; one grandson. Don Miller; brother, George Shroyer. Mrs. Longanbach is survived by two daught­ ers, Naida (Gene) Rising of Woodland, Areta (Gordon) Smith of Jackson; nine grandchil­ dren; twenty great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; one step daughter, Ann Middaugh of Lake Odessa; four step sons. Walter Longanbach of Germany, John Longanbach of Portland, Wesley Longanbach of Woodbury, Lewis Longanbach of William­ ston; several step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and step great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 25,1996 ar 1:00 pjn. at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Ionia with Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapels of Lake Odessa. Alice Fidler HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Button! W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - Alice Fisher, age 96, of Jacksonville, Florida and formerly of Nashville, passed away on Thurs­ day. May 16, 1996 at Methodist Hospital in Cixxdinaiix and Orgamu Church phone (616) *15-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Jacksonville, Florida. She was bom April 26, 1900 in Arum, Netherlands, lhe daughter of Robert & Bertha WBCH FM AM al 10 30 a m SUNDAYS (thru May 261 Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . Worship 11 00 a m - * nh child care for in­ fants und toddlers thru age 4. and WVf N FUNERAL HOME 770 Cook Rd - Hasting*. Michigan Park and march through the downtown to the cemetery. Hickory* Comers' parade will begin al Cadwalder Park on the west edge of town "loqeikeA,,,, Brem Branham Phone 623 2215 Sunday School at 10 00 am; Wor cemetery. Nashville's parade will begin at Putnam various communities, including: Hastings — potluck luncheon at noon Memorial Day at American Legion Post 45. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar tinuc down Main Street through town to the Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS ilhru May 29) Family Church Night - Prepared light meal 6 00 p m . Adult Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages THURSDAYS (thru May 30) Children s Choir 4 00 p.m.; Youth Handbells 4 30 p m . Adult Hand­ bell Choir 6 30 pm. Chancel Choir 7 30 pm SUMMER SCHEDULE STARTS JUNE 2 THROUGH SEPT 2 - Worship 9 30 am— with child care for in­ fants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church fix ages 5 thru 8. Cotter Fellowship. 10 30 am Sunday. June 2 — Graduate Recognition Mon -Fn . June 10-14 — Summer Musk Camp. (A nd el a) Fisher. She graduated from Nichols Nursing School, receiving her R.N. Degree tn June of 1929. She was a private duty nurse working for the Visiting Nurse Association in Detroit and was a public health nurse for Barry County. She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Valerie Linter, eight brothers and sisters. Ms. Fisher is survived by long lime friend and companion, Dorothy Edmonds, whom she shared her home with for 65 years; daughter, Marsha Baker; sisters, Irene (John) VanDyke of Coldwater, Elizabeth (Robert) White of Coldwater; brothers, Robert Fisher of Albion, Leo Fisher of Coldwater, Charles Fisher of Coldwater; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, May 21, 1996 at Oak Grove Cemetery. Coldwater, with Chaplain Richard Genther officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home of Nashville. WOODLAND - Winifred J. Conrad, age 78. of Woodland passed away Wednesday, May 15, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on January 16, 1918 in Orangeville Township, the daughter of Corne­ lius and Nora (Adrianson) Cappon. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1936. She married Virgil Conrad January 16,1937, he preceded her in death on April 12, 1991. Mrs. Conrad lived in Irving, Hastings and Woodland where she and her husband owned and operated Conrad Standard Station for 19 years. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and step mother, Viola Cappon. Mrs. Conrad is survived by one son, Richard A. Conrad of Woodland; brothers, William (Betty) Cappon, Robert (Dorothy) Cappon both of Woodland, Dutch (Vonda) Cappon of Hastings; sisters, Wilma Spaeth of William­ ston, Mrs. Russel (Wanda) Golden of Delton. Mrs Jasper (Arlita) Travis of Hastings; step­ sister, Mrs. Claude (Frances) Smith of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 18.1996 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Kevin Shorkey officiating. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of ones choice. NASHVILLE - Audrey L. Powers, age 67, of Nashville, passed away on Sunday, May 19. 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bora on October 2, 1928 in Sunfield, the daughter of George and Elsie (Daugherty) King. She attended Sunfield schools and when she was younger she worked for lhe Sunfield news­ paper and cleaned for Mapes Furniture in Sunfield. Lately she did babysitting in her home. Mrs. Powers was formerly manned to Robert L. Sterling and later married Thomas A. Powers in 1959 and he preceded her in death in 1985. She enjoyed playing cards, fishing, watching wildlife especially butterflies, and feeding lhe birds. She was preceded in death by her husband. Tom Powers and nine brothers and sisters. Mrs. Powers is survived by two daughters. Brenda Sexton of Nashville and Diana Jones of Grand Rapids, seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul King of Six Lakes; two sisters, Leila Beebe of Six Lakes and Minnie Clark of Lansing; three step­ sons, Jim Powers of Nashville, Glen Powers of Vermontville, and Milton Powers of Washing­ ton; fourteen step-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 22 at lhe Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home, Nashville. Buna! was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Vermontville Memonal contnbutions are requested to the family. GRAND RAPIDS - William A. Clark, age 82, of Grand Rapids passed away on Thursday, May 16, 1996 at Butterworth Hospital. He was bora December 5, 1913 in Grand Rapids, lhe son of Alton A Georgia (Eldridge) Clark. He was employed by Kellogg Company as a machine operator and retired in 1976. He came to Battle Creek from Hastings and then recently had moved back to Grand Rapids. He married Loretta I. (Leonard) Clark on June 11, 1944, she preceded him in death on January 19, 1993. He was in lhe United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Pennfield United Brethren in Christ Church, served as church organist approximately 28 years, member of Kellogg's 25 Year Club, member of JOY Club at church, member of AARP, served on lhe Literacy Council, former member of Foster Grandparents and former member of Battle Creek Organ Club. He was also preceded in death by his parents and sister, Hazel Wilson. Mr. Clark is survived by three sons, Thomas L. Clark of Auburn Hills, Robert B. Clark of Lake Forest, California, Steven P. Clark of Hurricane, West Virginia; two daughters, Susan E. Newsom of Kentwood, Mary L. Clark of Battle Creek; six grandchildren; brother, George Eldridge of Belding; two sisters. Catherine Ray of Belding and Shirley Smith of Lincoln Lake. Funeral services were held Monday May 20, 1996 al the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home with Pastor Donald M. Palmer of Pennfield United Brethren in Christ Church officiating. Interment was in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Emmett Township. Memonal contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Diseases & Related Disease Association. | f'ido^AUer^ngiemye^" | HASTINGS - Victor Allen Anglemyer, age 38. of Hastings. passed away Tuesday, May 7, 1996 He was born June 1, 1957 in Hastings, the son of Eugene A Frances Marie (Eaglebarger) Anglemyer. He had lived in the Hastings area for four years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Anglemyer, 1968; Frances Marie (Eaglebarger) Anglemyer. 1961. Mr Anglemyer is survived by four sisters, Frances Engeseth of Grand Rapids, Carol Dishong of Nashville, Judy Anglemyer of Elkhart, Indiana, and Kathy Blankenship of Kentwood; five brothers, Donald Anglemyer of Jones, Robert Anglemyer of Union, Jerry Anglemyer of Elkhart. Indiana. Thomas Anglemver of Union, and Dennis Anglemyer of Byron Center; 13 nieces; 17 nephews; 22 great nieces; 20 great nephews. Funeral Services were held Friday, May 10, 1996 at Connley Funeral Home in Cassopolis, Michigan. Burial was in Cass County. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Shipps to observe 60th anniversary Fred and Hazel Shipp will he celebrating their 60 years of maniage on June 1. 1996 After living most of their lives in the Delton area, thev are now residing at 903 Carmen St <318. Camarillo. CA 93010 They have two daughters. Karen of Los Angeles and Suzanne and Charles of Delton with special remembrance of their late son Ron. Friends and relatives are invited to share their celebration with cards and letters. Your friendship is the greatest gift they will ever receive. Ayers-Elkins to wed June 28 Mr and Mrs. Alan Walley and Mr. and Mrs. James Elkins, both of Gun lake, arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Stacy Mane Ayers and Mark James Elkins The bndc-to-bc is a 1995 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is currently attending Kalamazoo Valley Community Col­ lege The groom-to-be attended Martin High School and is currently employed at Wonderland Tire Co. in Dorr. A June 29th wedding has been planned. LEGAL NOTICES Blairs to celebrate 50th anniversary Harland (Pete* and Betty (Allcrding) Blair of Clarksville will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary They were married June 2. 1946 in the Hastings Methodist Church Their children and families invite you to an open house Sunday. June 2. I to 5 p.m at the Barry County Expo building on M-37. The couple has five children: Butch (Marlene) Kimmey. Delton. Richard (Patti) Ashack. Kentwood. Randy Blair. Lake Odessa. Mark (Denise) Smith. Grand Rapids and Kent (Jodi) Blair. Clarksville. They also have 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren No gifts please NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Dingersons to mark 50th anniversary Russell and Cornelia Dingcrson will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on June 9. 1996. An open house will be held in their honor on Sunday. June 2 from 2-4 pm. at 1243 Woodland Rd . Woodland (367-4442 or 367-4842 for directions). Friends are invited to join us. but we ask that you bring no gilts. Cards may be sent to them at: Bliss Rd.. Saranac. Ml 48881 Solmes-Kellogg to wed in Utah Russell and Dianna Solrnes of Hastings, arc very pleased to announce the engagement and wedding of our daughter Gabrielle Elaine Solrnes to Leander Don Kellogg, the son of Melvin and Penny Kellogg of Coalville. Utah on June 21. 1996 at the Manti Temple. Manti. Utah, al 9:30 a.m. The couple will reside at 98 West 8880 North Apt 14 in Provo. Utah where Leander is assistant general manager of the Proso Taco Bell Store and attends Phoenix Business College. Gabrielle plans to attend UVSC in the fall while working part time at Taco Bell Bamums to observe 25th anniversary A belated 25th anniversary celebration will be held for Richard and Betty Barnum of Hickory Corners. Saturday . May 25. The open house will he from 2 to 4 p.m. at their son’s home at 15896 S Kellogg School Rd.. Hickory Comers. No gifts please. Defoult having boon mode in the conditions of o certain mortgage, mode the 16th day of July. 1993 oxocutod by ERNEST D BONIFACE, of 225 S. Grove Delton Michigan 49046 at Mortgagor io CHRIS INMAN, of P.O Box 114. Germfmk Michigan, o* Mortgagee and recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 13. 1996 in Libor 654 of mottpogot on Pogo 202. which mortgage there is claimed at the date o( this notice Eighteen Thou sand Two Hundred Sixty Five and 95'100 ($18,265.95) Dollars for principal and interest, and per diem interest from the date of March 18. 1996. at the rote of 10.00% percent, no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt, or any pari of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. Moy 30th at 1:00 p.m. at East front door of the Cour­ thouse of the City of Hastings. Michigan, that be­ ing th« place (or holding the foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder at public auction of venue, for thv purpose *bf kdtisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest thereon at (10.00%) percent per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs and dtarges for sole, including the attorney fees os provided by low in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, towit: That port of Lot 24. Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as: Com­ mencing at Northwest comer of said Lot 24. thence Southeasterly along West line of said Lot 60 feet for place of beginning, thence Southeasterly along West lot line of said Lot 24 120 feet, thence due Cost to the East lot line of said lot 24. thence Nor­ theasterly along East line of said lot to a point due East o( beginning thence due West to ploce of beginning ALSO: A parcel of land described as commenc­ ing at the Southeast comer of the following described premises, lor a place of beginning, a parcel of land in the Southeast one-quarter of Sec­ tion 6. Town I Nortf*. Range 9 West, described os a strip of land 166 foot in width, being 33 feet on the Easterly side and 133 feet on the Westerly side of the center line of the main track of the Chicago. Kolomazoo and Saginaw railway os formerly located and across the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quorter of said Section 6. said strip being 528 feet in length, more or less, measured along the center line of said main frock in a Southerly direction from the center line of Maple Street as laid out in the original plot of Delton, to a point which is 240 feet, more or less. Northerly of the East line of Grove Street, measured along the center line of said main track, and being land conveyed in two deeds recorded in Liber 50. on Poge 400 ond in Liber 57. on Page 62. thence Northeasterly along the East line of said described premises 100 feet for a ploce of beginn­ ing. thence Northeasterly along th* East line of said described premises. 49 feet, thence Nor­ thwesterly. at right angles to the East line of said premises one hundred sixty six feet, more or less, to the West line of described premises, thence Southwesterly along the West line of said describ­ ed premises. 49 feet; thence Southeasterly to place of beginning. Subject to right of way for ex­ isting rood across Westerly end of said premises. Also granting a right of way for driveway purposes and for ingress ond egress to and from the parcel of land first above described, across the South 20 feet of »he North 60 feet of said Lof 24. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A 3240 M.C.L. Section 600.3240 (1948) is six (6) months Doted April 23. 1996 SIEGEL. HUDSON GEE 8 YOUNGSMA By: Jeffrey I. Youngsmo (P40393) 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (5/23) State of Michigan Probate Court Cases to celebrate 40th anniversary Robert and Shirley Case will be celebrating 40 years of marriage on June I. I**96 They have five children. Marilyn and Bill Storm. Linda and Doug Stampflcr. Brun and Shelly Case. Brace Case, and Stephen and Tina Case, and 15 grandchildren A special family iclebration util be held on Sundas. June 2 Witham-Flood plan to wed Aug. 24 Dennis and Rosemary Witham, of North Muskegon and Jan Flood of Hastings wish to announce the engagement of their children Kristine Witham and David Flood KnMinc graduated from Central Michigan University and currently works at Barry County Mental Health David is sell-emplovcd in the construction field An Aug 24. 1996 wedding is being planned at St. Rose of Lima PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No 96-21904-NC In the matter of Breona Mono Sinclair Social Security No 380^17-1125 NOTICE A hearing will be held on Wednesday June 12. 1996 al 9 00 a.m in the probate cour­ troom 220 W Court St. Hostings Michigan before Judge Richord H Show on the petition for change of name of Breona Marie Sinclair to Breonna Marie Sinclair This change of name ts not sought for fraudulent intent May 17 1996 Gene Michoel Sinclair Cheryl Lynn Sinclair 2330 W Qu.mby Rd Host.ngs Ml 948 9336 (5 23) A foundation is being poured for a new building to replace the old house at the comer of North Main Street and Amasa in the village of Woodland next to the township library. By Catherine Lucas The last special mother's day cvcni was the Zion Lutheran annual mother-child dinner which was last Tuesday evening. The meal was potluck. Potter Park Zoo docent Karlenc Rabidoux came from Lansing with several animals. She told the children about endangered species and a project by North American zoos to preserve as many of them as possi­ ble. The animals she brought included a chin­ chilla. a ferret, a box turtle, a tenrcc which is a liny Madagascar hedgehog, and a San Francisco garter snake. Some of these animals are on the endangered list. Rabidoux allowed the children to pet the animals while she held them, but first she cautioned the children not to touch the ani­ mals' heads as any wild xnimal can bite if it thinks what's in front of it might be food. The Woodland Woman’s Study Club met at North Inn in Lake Odessa at noon last week Those who attended the luncheon were Edna Crotherx. Marguerite Dick. Wilma Townsend. Nel Stannard. Marguerite Baitinger. Edna Wise. Lucile Brown. Hildred Chase. Ellen Miller. Marge Vroman. Orpha Enz and myself. Marge Vroman had made silk carnation corsages for each member. After lunch the ladies planned their June picnic and each lady told a Mother's Day story. Ann Reuther Bump was surprised with an annual award from the Lakewood Education Support Personnel Association (union) at their banquet All support personnel in the school dis­ trict. including bus drivers, aides, secretaries, food service, crossing guards and custodians vote on who should receive this honor. It is based on how they work, how they get along with co-workers and others and their community involvement. It was particularly gratifying to everyone concerned that Bump received this honor because she is descended from early Woodland settlers, has spent her entire life in the area and has worked in school lunch programs most of her adult life. There were flowers at the Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday morning recognizing lhe honor received by lifetime member Reuther-Bump and her achievement was recognized. On Saturday several classes of alumni from lhe old Woodland School held reunions prior to the annual alumni banquet. One such reunion, the class of 1955. met at lhe home of Betty Classic Curtis and her husband. Glendon Curtis, on Broadway Sat­ urday evening. There eight members and some spouses at the reunion, and they were visited by the man who was principal of the school at the time of their graduation. Harold Stannard. The 1956 class met at the Gordon and Jean Chase home Saturday p.m. Stannard also dropped in at that party. The class of 1961 met at school prior to the banquet and entered together. David Dcrnond gave the response for lhe class during the banquet The 50-year class of 1946 went together to the Woodland Townehouse after the banquet where they visited in the back room until nearly midnight. The banquet was prepared by Pamela Har­ riman. Lakewood School food manager, and her catering staff. It was served by 12 mem­ bers of the Lakewood United Methodist Church Living Stones who. I have been told, did a fine job. The menu was Swiss steak, potatoes, com. salad, ice cream, rolls and beverages. Joyce Weinbrecht said she thought they served 30 gallons of lemonade to the hot crowd of more than 300 people in the old school gymnasium, as Saturday was one of the very first hot days of the year. The classes of 1946 and 1961 were hon­ ored. Tom Nicthamer presented a history of the school, which some said was excellent. Harold Stannard was the only former teacher still around to attend the banquet this year. Louise Shomo. from the class of 1929. was the oldest of the alumni attending the banquet and the next class represented was the Class of 1931 which had a feu people present The Lakewood Community Choir pre­ sented a shod entertainment program and re­ ceived a standing ovation when they fin­ ished. Inez Landis dropped by and visited with me for while Saturday evening, and John Lucas got here a little later. He spent Sunday and Monday (which was a Canadian holiday honoring Queen Victoria) with me and we got a lot of little chores and errands caught up in the day and a half he was here Don't forget that Dallas and Mary McLeod Rush arc celebrating their 50<h wedding an­ niversary May 25 al their home from one to four o’clock. The open house will be hosted by their children and grandchildren. Dallas was a trustee on the Woodland Township Board for many years before his retirement four years ago. A mortgage burning and church dedication service will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday morning service June 9. Many special guests from the church’s past have been invited and arc plan­ ning to attend. Sunday evening the Living Stones of that church held a lasagna dinner and presented their new program called ’’Set Sail.’’ They plan to perform the program man) times this summer including a lime or two in Florida. Two new books al the library this week arc the best selling “The Cove” by popular Catherine Coulter and John Grisham's braid new ‘The Runaway Jury.” Coulter's new book is the first contemporary by this very well known writer of historical novels, and John Gnsham's works arc always eagerly awaited by most of the libraries readers. We are now in the process of purchasing many new books for juvenile readers of all ages. Books on approval from three distribu­ tors have been examined by Mary Ellen Quigley. Cheryl Allen. Sue Pepper, Edna Wise and myself, and decisions have been made. Other advanced b<K>ks will be ordered from another source >ct this month or early in June preparing for summer readers The old house on the comer of Main Street and Amasa Street in the village has recently been tom down and removed along with lhe out buildings. Last week the old basement and foundation was filled in and a new one dug further back on the land facing Amasa Street and lhe Methodist parsonage. On Sat­ urday a foundation was poured for a newhome at this site. I have been told that Russell and Betty Lind’s grandson is the purchaser and devel­ oper of this property. I have not been able to talk to him about it yet but it is interesting to watch the progress of this project from the library. In the 13 years I have been librarian, chil­ dren have constantly asked me if that old house next door was haunted. At least now I won’t have to tell them that I doubled it. it was merely neglected. The Woodland Memorial Day service will be at Woodland Memorial Park at 10 a.m. on Monday except in case of inclement weather, the ceremony and service will be moved to Zion Lutheran Church. Both are on Volte Road. The service will include music by the Lakewood High School band, a reading of the honor roll by Harold Stannard and a ser­ mon by the Rev. Alan Sellman. Not getting your child all his shots is like leaving him out here alone. Al least 11 «hou by two. How sunr art* you? Qumtiom? (adl 1-800-232-2522. US DwJrtmMolandHumanSomcaa �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAIMING TITLE UNDERTAX DEED TO THE OWNER OR OWNERS OF ANY LAND AND All INTERESTS IN OR HENS UPON THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED TAKE NOTICE, tho! sole ho» been lawfully mode ol the following described land for unpaid taxes thereon ond that the undersigned has title thereto under tax deed or deeds issued therefore ond that you ore entitled to a reconveyance thereof ot any time within 6 months after return to service of this notice upon payment to the undersigned or to rhe treasurer of the county in which the lands he. of all sums paid upon such purchase, together with 50 percentum additional thereto, and the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice to be computed as upon personal service of a summons upon commencement of an ocfinn, as commencement of suit, and the further sum of five dollars for eoch description without other addi­ tional costs or charges: If payment as aforesaid is not mode the undersigned will institute pro­ ceedings lor possession of the land Description of land. State of Michigan. County of Barry lot 6 Barry Subdivision 408 006 120 006 00 Amount paid $212.28. taxes for 1991 Amount necessary to redeem $323 42 plus the fees of the sheriff. George Williams 4415 Janis St Hastings. Ml 49058 To Arnold I Klock 4438 P828 7829 South 36th St. Scotts Ml 49088 (5/») Synopsis of Mbnitos CARLTON TOWNSHIP Moy 13. 1996 Present Kaiser. Forman, Daniels. Smith, Vondecor. Erb. C. Kaiser. 3 guests. Meeting was colled to order at 8 03 by Sup Kaiser Approved Clerk's ond Treasurer s reports. Heard public comments. OLD BUSINESS Brine is on roods Grovel on Jar don. Welcome ond Jordan and Tischer intersection NEW BUSINESS Approved blade patching Willltts Rd. Approved painting centerline on Coats Grove Rd Renew Odessa fire contract Renewed Jim Wickham s Cemetery Contract. Voted to put fire milloge on ballot. Approved payment of all bills. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Wilma Domels Clerk Attested Io by: David Kaiser. Supervisor (5/23) HASTINGS CHANTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board M eting Moy 13 1996 — 7 00 p.m. Six Boord members present Smith obsent. five guests. Minutes approved, treasurer s report placed on filo Wm Johnson candidate for sheriff spoke Received auditor s report from Jock Walker Resolution to place milloge allocation proposal gi August boI Io? Signed contract with Freeport library Renewed insurance with John Ryan Purchased cemetery administration software Amended budget in Professional Sei trices category Paid outstanding bills. Adiourned at 7:55. Bonnie I Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (5 23) State of NBcMgan JudkdMi District Judkdal Circidt ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLKAT1OR/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Cose No 96 268 DO Piontiff nome(s) ond oddress(es) Monti Stoup 5211 Messer Rd Freeport Ml 49325 Defendant nome(s) ond oddress(es) Ernest LaVern Stoup Unknown IT IS ORDERED You ore being sued by plaintiff in this court for a divorce oction You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before Moy 31. 1996. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. A copy of this order shall be published once eoch week in Hostings Bonner three consecutive weeks, ond proof of publication shall be filed in this court. A copy of this order shall be sent to Ernest LaVern Stoup at the last known address be registered mail, return receipt requested, before the last week of posting, ond tho affidavit of mail­ ing shall be filed with this court. Moy 3. 1996 Judgi James H. Fisher (5/23) Special Savings on Carnival “Fun Ship5’ Cruises. ALASKA! Save Up to $1800 per cabin „ SIZQQ00 Rates from *>7 7 Ieach* Q Premier Travel YOC1 CARNIVAL GRILSE HLADQt AKTERS 7195 Kr-ft (Al M-37) Caledonia 616-554-D311 MoiL-Fri. 8:304; Saturday 10-2 Carnival. I THE MOST POPI L1R CRUSE LINE LX THE WORLD!- •Pates cruise only based on double occupancy, plus port charges and government feesAaies Restrictions apply SPECIAL Issue One Ann Landers * ----------------- KJ AIDS info Dear Readers: I recently received a copy of a report sent to President Clinton titled "Youth and H1V/AIDS.” The report notes that every year between 40,000 and 80.000 Americans become infected with HIV. Ap­ proximately half of those infected arc under age 25. This means between two and four young people are infected with HIV every hour of every day. The report, which was requested by Presi­ dent Clinton and prepared by Patricia Flem­ ing. White House AIDS policy chief, represents a collaboration between the Na­ tional AIDS Fund and the Unit There’s a Cure Foundation. It highlights the fact that specific groups are at greater risk. The most vulnerable are runaways and out-of-school youth, illiterate adolescents, teengers who have disabilities and young gay and bisexual males — especially those of color. Knowledge of one’s HIV status can be an important pan in preventing the spread of AIDS, but too many young people do not know they are infected until they have passed the disease along to someone else The report further points out that although voluntary , confidential HIV testing snd counseling would encourage young people to find out if they are infected, there are still barriers that prevent such testing. The report outlines a scries of steps that can be taken by the federal government to help in­ crease awareness among young people in this country. It concludes, however, that the government cannot resolve these problems on its own. All individuals, communities and public and private institutions must be actively committed to combating the spread of HIV among America's youth. Education is the key to prevention. I hope thousands of teachers around the country who read this column will send for this report. It should be discussed in the classrooms. Eighth­ graders are not too young to be made aware of h. Remember, knowledge is power, and we need all the power we can muster to fight this dreaded disease. For a copy of the report, call the National HIV/AIDS Hotline. I-8OO-342-AIDS (TTY 1-800-243-7889). or write to the Centers for Disease Control National AIDS Clear­ inghouse. P.O. Box 6003. Rockville. Md. 20849-6003. The report can also be viewed or downloaded from the CDC National Aids Clearinghouse World Wide Web site: http://www.cdcnac.org. The old saying, “What you don't know can’t hurt you." does not hold true when it comes to AIDS prevention. It not only can hurt you. it can kill. Your first line of defense is information. If young people were truly aware of the agony and pain of the end stages of AIDS, they would be a lot more cautious when it comes to sex. or cancel These illnesses arc not always obvious. A person may appear to be fit but may re­ quire handicapped parking Likewise the peo­ ple who yell at them may appear to be in­ telligent. — Looking Fit and Trying Hard in Detroit Dear Detroit: Thank you on liehalf of all the folks who have wanted to write about this but never got around to it. Gem of lhe Day: Keep smiling. Even when life blocks you flat on your back, you arc still in a good position to look up. Child gun love Dear Ann Landers: You often print articles about criminal matters, and I thought you might want to share this story uith your readers. Il appeared in the Orlando Sentinel. — Florida Attorney. "A 10-year-old with a loaded shotgun is charged with using his 3-year-old niece as a shield in a standoff with a truant officer because he didn't want to go to school. "For seven minutes, the fourth-grader held Polk Deputy Sheriff Eric Rauch at bay with a I2-gauge shotgun. The officer had come to the youth's home to check on him. “As backups began arriving, the boy grab­ bed his niece, put her in front of him and told Rauch to shoot, said sheriff s spokeswoman Sonya Dobbs. "After the incident in the boy's living room ended without injury. Rauch asked the 10-year-old why he used lhe tot as a shield. He replied: "Because that look your shot away.” "The boy. known tc school authorities as a habitual truant, kept the loaded weapon train­ ed on Rauch and told the officer he would rather shoot him than go to school. "Dodds said the child's father came home and accused officials of picking on his son. 'If it would have been me. 1 would have shot the deputy.' lhe father was heard to say. HHS theater class presents final exam EDITION May 1996 foi the new sales canvass period for the Talking Directories. Inc. Due to the overwhelming success “Thank You, Barry County! We Will Be Back Next Year!" TDI first year County-wide TDI Phone Books, March, 1997 phone book. TDI asks area residents and businesses to refrain from jamming the Commerce. Instead, questions and orders for next year should be addressed to: inventory of Barry books is depleted.” TDI Talking Phone Books, 5311 Clyde telephone directories, residents and businesses in Barry County eagerly shocked, but pleased at the tremendous positive response received here in the Park Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49509 Hastings area. or call (6161 249-7800. Upon hearing about this, one TDI The Introduction to Theatre class and inde­ pendent study theater students presented their final examination performance last week for the second semester at Hastings High School. The groups played before a small audience of parents, interested friends and the eighth­ grade Creative Dramatics class from the mid­ dle school. The Basic Acting class members built and painted the set in class periods during the two weeks preceding the performance, which was held under the guidance of Thomas Frcndge of the high school English Depart­ ment. The classes are taught by Mary Martha Melendy also of the English De­ partment. The Introduction to Theatre students read several plays in class and selected these to learn for their exam program. phone lines at the local Chamber of the company has announced: “...our An unprecedented feat for Is alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? “Alcoholism: How to Recognize it. How to Deal With It. Hon' to Conquer It'' can turn things arou'td. Send a self­ addressed. long, businets-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate lac. Mike Smith appears as "Daddy," Jennifer Lewis is "Mommy" and Sarah LaJoye plays "Gramma" in Edward Albee's "The Sandbox." which was performed last week by the Introduction to Theatre class al Hastings High School. DEMAND IS HIGH FOR NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY! and extreme high demand for copies of Mail solution Dear Ann Landers: I'd like to help answer the letter from the woman whose in-laws died. She had their mail forwarded to her. and years later, their mail continued to come. You told her where to write to have the in-laws’ names removed from the junk mail lists. Junk mail isn't forwarded She must have been referring to first and second-class mail. What this woman needs to do is fill out a change-of-address card for the in-laws at the primary address where they lived. In the sec­ tion of the card that indicates "new address." she needs to write in big letters "MLNA." This means "moved, left no address." This card should be accompanied by a letter to the postmaster." — Joe the Ex-Mailman in Mississippi. Dear Joe: Several postal employees wrote with the same advice Readers, however, came up with a much simpler solution. I'm going to use it myself. Here it is: Don't open the envelope. Write in bold letters: Return to Sender. Addressee Unknown. Obvious handicap Dear Ann Landers: Another word about handicapped parking, please. Not all handicapped people are in wheelchairs, on crutches or using canes. The problem may be multiple sclerosis, lupus, asthma, bronchitis, heart trouble, emphysema EXTRA! EXTRA! Grand Rapids. Michigan "As deputies tried to calm down the lather, he began arguing to get his shotgun back. When Sgt. Dan Pennell said it was evidence, the father threatened to shoot him between the eyes, authorities said. "The boy was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm on a law enforcement officer, armed kidnapping and criminal mischief and was turned over to juvenile authorities. His father was charged with ex­ tortion and resisting an officer." Dear Attorney : Thank you for the news report It sounds as if that fourth-grader's love of guns was something he learned from his father But where does a 10-year-old learn about using a 3-year-dd as a human shield? TV. of course. I can guarantee you that this is not the last we will be hearing about that family The Polk County law enforcement folks have their work cut out for them I wish them luck. They are going to need it. Again, THANK YOU, BARRY gobbled up thousands and thousands sales representative was said to have COUNTY...for making us feel so welcome of new County-wide TDI phone books mentioned how anxious he is to return in our first year. We’ll be back for since March. Company officials were to the area starting this August-September Book #2 this Fall. continual Full IW6 Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER cm.945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time * _________ From ox cart to aeroplane T Hl A By Joyce F. Weinbrecht *• Louixe Hyde Lathrop wrote about her life in 4brryvillc She tells about Willis Lathrop's 'family as follows: * Father Lathrop and Anna came from their home in Waupaca. Wts.. to spend the winter with the Lathrop boys. Egbert. Henry and Will. Mother Lathrop had passed away the previous year. During his stay in Barry Coun­ ty that winter. Father Lathrop was taken sick while slaying at Dr. Egbert Lathrop's He died there The family wanted to take him back to .jtipon. Wise., to be buried there in the family j>k»l. Anna and Willis were to go with the ■ body. He got a boy to stay with Louise and do the chores and he went. He was gone for two weeks. The day of the funeral was a beautiful winter day. with icicles on the trees and the sun shining made everything look pretty." ' Louise also wrote about attending the World Columbian Exposition with her Uncle Oscar and Aunt Laura Ware in 1893. They visited Jackson Park, where the flower gardens were located The white caps on the (Lake Michigan, were rolling in torrents, in some places reaching the wall. Al the lagoons .there were lots of boats. One was a replica of the boat in which Christopher Columbus sail­ ed from Spain. Another boat of historical n\alue was a wooden craft propelled by .wooden wheels They visited Field Museum, the Japanese building queeriv made and painted blood red and white The walls were decorated with beautiful paintings of fans and images. There were little windows so small and made of rice paper, lighted with tall candle sticks. Inside .there was a brilliant light. The Empire of Japan gave this to the World's Fair. They visited Field's store. 13 stories high and found a guide to lake them around the store. It covered a Nock of ground, with four rooms sealing 1.500 people and serving 5.500 persons daily. The children's department was of great in­ terest to Louise. Here mothers left their Children while they were shopping in the ilore. There were swings, merry-go-rounds, little shoot the shoots, rocking horses, toys and everything for a child's comfort. ■ There was a cold storage room, which was kept at 12 degrees below zero. The guide gave lhe party capes to wear over their shoulders while going through it. Rare rugs were stored there, along with fur coats and the preserved roll One bed cost $300 A painting of ■cn Victoria was priced at several thousand dollars and there were many other paintings That one building could hold the entire city of Hastings '. They bid Uncle Oscar and Aunt Laura koodbye. thanking lhem for such a wonderful lisit They would never forget it. * They look the boat Virginia across Lake Michigan to Grand Haven. The tram was just ready to leave for Grand Rapids. They arrived ir Morgan on lhe morning train and it was earlier lhan lhe family at home were expecting lhem. They got a ride from the Morgan Depot home with a neighbor girl. Rachel Norris. Louise entered by the kitchen door and found daughters Nina and Emma peeling and canning peaches and pears. Ella was baking bread lumtse slapped her hands together and surprised the girls, as they did not look for her until afternoon. Mildred came running in. Ar­ thur and Harley Hayman came running from the orchard to see what lhe commotion was about Dr Clarence Lathrop married Arica McComber at lhe Episcopal Church in Hastings. This was a May 26 wedding. They held a reception in their home Louise recalled that there was a climbing white rose at the side of the house, covering the whole side of it. Its Iragrant blossoms greeted the wedding guests as they entered the door. Dr Clarence Lathrop was educated at the University of Michigan. The couple went to Ionia as he was the Ionia Stale Prison physi­ cian He held this position for several years until he returned to Hastings to take over the practice of his father. Dr. Egbert Lathrop. He continued in this practice until his father's death and for many years after that Hallie Lathrop married Rhoda Boon, who had come from England as a young girt, leav­ ing her people there, coming alone, carrying her lunch bosket. She came to care for her mother's brother and wife, who were named Smith and lived near Hastings on a farm. She and Hallie had kept company for several years and fell in love. They were married at the home of her uncle with only the immediate families present. Hallie's parents. Henry and Emma Lathrop held the wedding reception. The newly mar- An advertisement for the Michigan Central Railroad, formerly the Grand ’River Valley Railroad, wnich passed through Castleton Township. The ionginal route began in Jackson and ended at Grand Rapids. parties. The tins were cut from old fashioned square oyster cans. Lorenzo's hair look 86 tins to do it up. Willis Lathrop and Louise were married about 50 years when he died. He was not feel­ ing well most of the summer and fall of 1931. About the middle of September he was taken very sick and in a few days was sent to Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings. He was there for ten days when he wav operated on by Dr. Webb of Grand Rapids and Dr. Lathrop, the family doctor. He went home from the hospital, but he only lived a very few days. His children were there to help care for him. Everything that could be done for him was done. Louise felt very sad to sec him getting more and more ill and weaker and weaker. But she fell that if one of them had to die first, that it should be Willis. She felt that she could get along better lhan he could. He died on Oct. 7, 1931, with his family there. The Rev. Gillilt. gave the sermon and The Rev Willms took part in the service, as did the Rev. Edgerton, who was the current pasior of the church He was buried in the Barryville cemetery on the family lot by their daughter. Lottie. Louise, who was recovering from a broken hip. felt very alone. She felt that old age was a time of tragedy Her work was done. She had a Bible Willis had given her for Christmas in 1925. This became her solace, along with the love of her caring children. She resolved lo grow old gracefully and make life pleasant and worth while. She at tempted lo keep active and to wait on hersell She wanted lo continue her former ways of dressing, which were never extravagant but neat and nice. She continued to wear her hair with the front curled or crimped, just as she had worn it since before she was married She became very interested in her children and grandchildren and in events of the world as it was in those times. She notes that her schoolmates and old friends were nearly all gone, passing one by one. But she adds a final note that she had nothing to complain of and was situated more pleasantly than the average old person. Louise Hyde Lathrop died on May 6. 1945. at the home of her daughter Nina Lathrop Cargo in Fowlerville. She was 90 years old. Her final illness lasted only about two weeks. She was a life-long resident of Barryville community. She was a member of the Bar ryville Methodist Church from girlhood. She was buried from lhe Barryville church next to her husband. Willis, and daughter. Lottie in the Barryville Cemetery Sources; A manuscript written by Mrs Lathrop, completed in 1936. Many pages are missing from the manuscript but it gives an overview of her life; Nashville. Michigan IM9-I9&9; Archives. Hastings Banner; Barry County Vita! Records. Barrry County Cour­ thouse; A.E. Bull Scrapbooks. Hastings Public Library. Health scholarship applications sought Plowing with a team of horses, circa 1900. ned couple built a little house across the road from Henry's home. Their children were Ruben, who died in in­ fancy. Hubert. Fems and Donhea. The cou­ ple cared for the older Lathrops until their deaths. Their son Hubert worked in the creamery at Nashville. Ferris taught school for a time after completing the course at Barry County Normal and then worked in the J.C. Penny store. Donhea attended high school in Hastings. (No further mention of her.) Rhoda often talked about her own people in England and told about her tnp across the ocean and her landing in New York. Louise's brother. Will, bought a milking machine. He had a head of Jersey cows. The milking machine scared the cows so much that they would not "give down" their milk and were about to dry off. He had to give up the modem way and go hack to milking this herd by hand or have no milk. She writes about "women's work." and how it changed over the years. Monday was wash day. If lhe household did not have a cistern to catch and store waler for washing, the water had to be carried from a spring or a well. The water was heated in a "boiler" on a cook stove. The soap that they used was Ttomemade. of lye made from wood ashes, and household grease, boiled in an iron kettle over an outdoors fire, until it had thickened. It was semi-liquid and called soft soap. If the mixture was boiled now more, it could be poured into molds and cut into bars. The clothes, after being boiled in lhe boiler, were then rinsed in clear waler until the soap was gone Stained spots had to be treated and often a scrub board was used After washing and nnsing. lhe clothes had to be hung on clothelines to dry. In the winter they would freeze stiff. Many a washing was hung over drying racks in the house. An attic was handy for this. Tuesday was ironing day. The flat irons were put on the wood burning stove to heat them Men's white shirts had to be starched. The collars and cuffs were made separate from lhe shirt and were starched stiff as boards. Along with washing and ironing, there was bread and other baking lo be done, and three meals a day to prepare. The milk had to be put in pans or jars and skimmed to be churned with a dash chum, or a barrel chum with a crank so the family would have butter and there might be some extra for trading al the store. There was quilting to be done and rags to sew for rag carpets ‘ A dustpan and broom were the main clean­ ing tools. There was an iron tea kettle for healing water on the wood stove, as well as a potato kettle and a spider (frying pan) also made of iron. Aluminum ware was a big im­ provement in cooking ware. There was canning and drying of fruits. There was cider to make and apple butter to be made in a copper kettle hung on a frame over an outdoors fire. This had to be stirred constantly with a long wood paddle. It was finished when it looked dark and smooth, with no lumps in it. Coffee came in the form of beans and had to be ground in a coffee grinder. Spices came whole and had to be ground or crushed. Sausage making at butchering time had to be made in a sausage grinder and stuffed in to the casings The lard had to be tried out by healing it over a slow fire, skimming it. The grocery wagon came through the coun­ try al a later time, exchanging butter and eggs for staples There was even a meal wagon, which traveled through the country in the winter lime. Farm labor became a little easier with the grain reaper and binders. Unloading hay which was put on the wagon with a hay loader The hay loader made Hie easier for the farmer. Pennock Hospital is accepting applications for its 1996-1997 Professional Training Loan/Scholarship program. The program is intended for full-time students pursuing health professions that are in high demand by the hospital. The program will provide funds for tuition and fees. Completed applications must be returned to Pennock’s Education Department by Friday. June 21. For further information, call the Education Department at 948-3125. INTERNET-MICHIGAN, inc. Micntgan Central Depot, Nashville, and put into lhe bam with a large line form and hay slings lifted into the bam by horse power And man learned io fly heavier lhan air machines. People could fly in lhe air from place lo place and even over lhe ocean. Louise writes about her memories of Willis Lathrop when he first came to Barryviiie when he was 5 years old. Willis was five years older than Louise. But she remembered the year when Frank Lathrop taught the Barryville (Mudge) School It was a large school that year and the seats were all full. , . Willis and Lorenzo Mudge sat in chairs behind lhe teacher's desk. One day the boys became sleepy in school and laid their heads on the teacher's desk lo sleep as they had been out the night before to a party. The teacher walking around the room as was his custom with a long ruler in his hands saw them napp­ ing. tiptoed up to the desk and gave it a fearful rap with his ruler. The boys woke up sudden­ ly. nearly falling out of their chairs and found the whole school laughing at them. The hair style for boys that winter was to wear their hair curled at the parting. Lorenzo Mudge would come to our house to have his hair put on tins. Willis would go to Frank Lathrop's home to have his girl. Alice Gut­ chons. do up his hair. He would take her to We Are Up And Running! World Wide Web!! Access Software • TOPMAN, Internet dialing program • NETSCAPE. World Wide Web Browser • WSIRC, Chat with people all over the world • PEGASUS/EUDORA, E-mail world wide • WS-FTPGet files off the Net • GOPHE*r Searches the Net for you • TELNET/EWAN, Access BBSs and other computers • NETNEWS, Read articles from over 5000 news groups PERSONAL WEB PAGES AVAILABLE STOP INTO ALL YOU NEED TO START SURFING THE NET Unlimited access ...no hourly fees Local Access ...no more long distance charges 144 E. STATE STREET • HASTINGS For More Information or Call (616) 948-9637 LEGAL NOTICE — Nonet or MOHTOAOE FOftECLOSUIK Default having baen made in the conditions of o real estate mortgage made by ALLEN R. BURTON and LINDA E. BURTON, husband and wife, of 7095 Lammers Road. Dehon. Michigan 49046. and BOND CORPORATION a corporation organized and ex­ isting under the lows of the Sfate of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated December 13. 1994 and recorded on December 22. 1994 in Liber 621. Page 661 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due far principal ond interest the sum of Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fourteen Dollars ond Four Cents (S9.714.O4) and no suit or proceedings at low hav­ ing boon instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of tho power of solo contained in the mortgage, ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided, on Thurs­ day. June 20. 1996. at 2.-00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the County Circuit Court Building in the City of Hastings. County of Borry. State of Michigan, that being the ploce of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry at public vendue to the highest bidder far the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal foes ond charges of the sole, including attorney s fees allowed by law. the promises in said mortgage which are located in the Township of Hope. County of Borry and described os fallows. BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE EAST ALONG SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST I .'4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 4 APPROX IMATELY 10 RODS TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD AS POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 660 FEET THENCE NORTHERLY 165 FEET THENCE WESTERLY 660 FEET TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD. THENCE SOUTHERLY 165 FEET ALONG MID DLE OF LAMMERS ROAD TO POINT OF BEGINNING which has the address of 7095 Lammers Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the dote of such sole, unless determ.ned abandoned in accordance with MCL §600.3241 (a) in which cose the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of such sole. Dated May 16 1996 Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rap«ds. Ml 49507 Drafted by: Willrtxn M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney far Mortgagee 161 Ottawa N W Ste. 111-A Grand Rap.dt Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (6/13) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST SOUTH STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Tuesday, May 28,1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of East South Street from Orchard Street east to the line between lots 23 and 24 and lots 32 and 33 of the Fairview addition of the City of Hastings as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hear­ ing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or call (616) 945-2468, or call TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 23, 1996 “Special persons” honored at Southeastern LEGAL NOTICES JOHmTOWI TOWNSHIP BOARD All mambar* pretent ond 8 citizen*. Treasurer * report accepted. Reports ol Committee* presented. Approved voucher* in amount ol S10.8S9.48. Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by. Supervisor Barbara Earl (5/23) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* been mode In the conditions of o mortgage debt made by John J. Davis ond Down I. Bassett-Davis, husband ond porotion. a Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee. assignee, by on assignment dated October 31. 1987. which was recorded on November 16. 1987. in Liber 459. on Page 558. Borry County Records, on dale hereof the sum of Fifty One Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Nine and 12/100 dollars (SSI.999.12). including interest at 9.500% per Under the power of sola contained In said mor- premlie*. or tome part of them, at public vendue. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan, and are Students at Southeastern Elementary School In Hastings entertained the 'special people* in their lives at a presentation during 'Special Persons Day.* Here third graders display some of the cereals made In Michigan. Tho North 660 feet of tho West 1/2 of the Nor­ thwest 1/4 section 8. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(*) from Second graders sang the Beach Boys tune 'Be True to Your School* while waving banners for Michigan State and the University of Michigan. Dated: April 25. 1996 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4202 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File P96O41777 Groundwater stewardship meeting will be June 4 (5/23) For a recorded message of current rale information, call I-8OO-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 I A model of the Mackinaw Bridge was one of many props used by students to display Michigan's varied resources during Special Persons Day Friday at Southeastern. NEWS NEWS NEWS SUMMER YOUTH TENNIS DfRECTORANSTRUCTOR OPENING of...YOUR COMMUNITY - 4 hours par day (8 am - noon). Monday thru Thursday - June 17 - August 1 (6 weeks) - Will instruct 3rd - 8th graders - Instruction will be done in small groups - Location: Hastings High School Tennis Courts - Must be 19 years of ago or older and have experience teaching tennis and working with youth The next meeting of the Barry County Groundwater Stewardship team will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, in the Barry County Soil and Waler Conservation District confer­ ence room, 1611 S. Hanover St.. Hastings. The future of lhe groundwater stewardship program will be discussed. Mick McGuire, groundwater technician for the Soil and Water Conservation District, said. "We need direction and input from per­ sons in our area to support people interested in reducing their risk of groundwater contam­ lions. It is voluntary, locally driven and de- , signed by our team lo address the individual 4 groundwater needs and concerns of Barry 1 County residents." j For more information, call McGuire at" EARLY DEADLINES ...because of the holiday. avsty week hi BANNIR - Groat pay Hastings tor a Job description and appNcarion Jfe^MdNeuK 'mPFLE inewsg ews'—------- Edwardjones Member New York Stock Exchange, Inc and Securities Investor Protection Corporation and All DISPLAY AD COPY Deadline is 5 p.m Thursday M^rk D. Christensen CLASSIFIED Deadline Cordially Invite You to a Free Seminar Titled: is 4 p.m. Friday “PLANNING YOUR ESTATE” The goal of ite* ptvpwn e to help you understand vartou* esuue-pUnrunx alternatives *o you cm make ■donned deenxm as you plan for the future Dmg Ba workshop we will explore the foitowtnr question: • Why is estate-planning important? • What Happens to an estate upon death? • What are the pros and cons of: - living mists? - wills? Attention Hastings High School SENIORS... - joint tenancy? - what are lhe benefits of a revocable living trusts? For your convenience, we will be offering this seminar three separate times. Thursday, June 6, 1996 at 10 am , 4 pm, & 7 pm. County Seat Lounge. 128 S. Jefferson. Hastings. Michigan It is time for our Annual Graduation issue of the... hIswgsBaNNER SPEAKERS: Mark D Christensen. Investment Representative David Tripp, Attorney at Law David Dimmers. Attorney al Law Robert Byington. Attorney at Law Please. Call for Reservations Now! ination associated with the use of pesticide or nitrogen fertilizers. "This program, funded Ihroqgh the Michi­ gan Groundwater Stewardship program, is intended Tor public amf non-profit orgatiinP' Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by Friday, May 24th. Call (616) 945-3553 (24 hour reservation line) Due to the overw helming popularity of this seminar. SEATING IS LIMITED RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED • Fed Free to Bring an Interested Friend • ’NOTE If your portrait* were done al White'* Photo they have already furnish- Robert J. Johnston Former Hastings man named 16732483 Robert L. Johnston, formerly of Hastings. • has been named the fourth principal of the agency known as Lawton King Fricke and* Johnston. The planning, marketing, and communica-*. lions agency has offices in Kalamazoo and Holland , The other principals of lhe firm are Bradley. M. Lawton. Charles E. King and Carolyn M. Fricke. , Johnston joined the agency in 1995 as vice president of marketing. With an extensive career in sales, marketing, and communica­ tions. he previously held positions as director of global account development and director of' corporate relations at office furniture* manufacturer Herman Miller Inc., based in Zeeland. Prior to joining Herman Miller in* 1988. Johnston was in editorial and advertis­ ing management for several Michigan publications v Lawton King Fricke & Johnston was established in 1988. The agency develops, strategics and marketing programs, including advertising, corporate image campaigns, public relations, and direct mail. The agency serves many industries to provide clients with a broad base of marketing and communica­ tions tools and tactics. Johnston, a 1969 graduate of Hastings High School, formerly was editor and advertising manager for the Hastings Banner and Hastings Reminder He is the son of Mr. and' Mrs. Thomas L. Johnston of S. Broadway in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23. 1996 — Page 11 Kindergarteners enjoy farm visit “Old McMarvin had a farm E-l-E-I-O." was the tune that Central School kindergarteners were singing recently when they visited the Goodwill Farm owned by the Marvin Smith family. Each year, as more and more families leave the farming business, young children get less and less of an opportunity to experience life on a working farm. Thanks to Manin and Linda Smith and their daughter. Lisa (Smith) Stevens, children were given the chance lo feed Holstein calves, sit atop a variety of trac­ tors and simply feel what it's like to jump in a pile of hay. Lisa Stevens, whose daughter is a kindergartener at Central, visited the classrooms the day before the field trip. Many of her materials and lesson ideas were produc­ ed by the Dairy Council of Michigan. A movie titled “Make Mine Milk!” explained to students what happens to milk after it leaves the farm and how milk helps people grow strong. Upon leaving the farm Smith passed out “goody bags" (printed like Holstcins of course!) filled with materials for each student. Lisa Stevens organized a similar field trip last year when her son Kyle was in kindergarten. This year, not only Central students visited, but students from Nor­ theastern kindergarten classes scheduled a visit to the Goodwill Farm. Central Elementary teachers included Bar­ bara Case and Merry Osscnhcimcr May 9 and Northeastern teachers were Ellarie Spindler and Gloria Nitz May 10. Students in Mrs. Case's afternoon class stopped jumping in the hay long enough to pose for this picture. Silent Observer Linda Smith shows Nick McNee how to hold the bottle up for the calf while Wayne Tinkler reacts to the feel of a calf’s tongue. 1-800-331-9031 Geraldine Puntiel (second from left) is a special guest in Mrs. Case s class, visiting from the Dominican Republic. She is staying with the Eldon Cassell family. In America, you are YMCA of Barry County Hastings Youth Count il not required to offer food to the hungry Of IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AT CAMP ALGONQUIN shelter to the homeless In fact, one Of U • nicest th rigs about vinq here in America «s that ,CMJ • Male Counselor position really don’t have to do • Maintenance positions anyth ng for r’/body . • Kitchen position • Competitive salary plus room and board • June 9 - August 17 (10 weeks) • Must be 17 years of age or older • Experience preferred, but not necessary • GREAT staff to work with • Closing date for these openings is May 29 Please apply at the YMCA Office, 234 E. State St., Hastings for a job description and application. Pictured in front, from left, are Brad Miller. Jon Memck. Matt Toburen. and Mike Kreuaer. In the back, from left, are Ron To th* 80 m 'lion of you who volunteered time and mone. • year. thenki for an you've g>.t* Imagine what rro»e could 4c Call 1 W0 55 Crvt 5 It » what •n the word you can do Uldriks. Jeremy Shade. Tyler Allerding, Daniel Wilkins. Jeff Hunter. Tye Casey. Damon Gonzales, and Elizabeth Slocum. Two HHS students state drafting champs Two Hastings High School students were state champions in a recent statewide drafting competition, and several other students in the HHS drafting program won honors in state or regional competitions. Senior Elizabeth Slocum took first place ■n the multiple family residence drawing cat­ egory of the Michigan Industrial and Tech­ nology Education Society (MITES) state drafting competition. Junior Dan Wilkins won first place in the single family residence drawing category of lhe statewide MITES competition. Taking second and third places, respec­ tively. in the multiple residence drawing cat­ egory at the state competition were seniors Jeremy Shade and Fred Jiles. Winning fourth, fifth, and seventh places, respectively, in the single family residence drawing state competition were senior Brad Miller and juniors Ron Uldriks and Mike Krueger. All the aforementioned were awards for upperclassmen in the architectural computer aided design (CAD) category. In the under­ class single family residence architectural CAD category, sophomores Matt Toburen and Tye Casey took sixth and seventh place in state competition, respectively. First-place winner Slocum also was 10th in lhe architectural presentation category at state. In lhe underclass engineering CAD cate­ gory at stale. Toburen and sophomore Tyler Allerding took fifth and sixth place in the mechanical drawing open category . Sopho­ more Jon Memck won an honorable men­ tion. Upperclass open and detail mechanical drawing category honorable mentions went to senior Jeff Hunter. Krueger and Miller. Students first had to qualify for state com­ petition at regional competitions. Winners in the architectural CAD category at regionals included first and second place for Toburen and Casey for underclass single family residence; first, second, third, fourth and fifth place for Miller. Krueger. Wilkins. Uldriks and junior Damon Gonzales for up­ perclass single family residence; first, second and third places in uppcrclass multiple fam­ ily residence for Shade. Jiles and Slocum; and fourth place in upperclass architectural presentation drawings for Slocum. In regional engineering CAD competition, winners included Hunter and Krueger, first and second for uppcrclass mechanical detail drawing; Allerding. Toburen and Merrick, first, second and third for underclass mechan­ ical drawing, open; and Miller for uppcrclass mechanical detail, open At the regionals. which featured industrial arts competition in various disciplines, se­ nior Tom Pratt won sixth for a desk he made in wood shop under the direction of wood shop instructor Richard Pohja. This is the second year the drafting stu­ dents have attending the MITES competi­ tion. Instructor Douglas Mann said his archi­ tectural CAD students have been working on their projects all school year. The engineer­ ing CAD students worked on theirs for lhe semester duration of their engineering CAD class. MITES said he used to judge lhe MITES projects when he formerly worked as an ar­ chitect. and was able to use that experience to direct his students in their projects. MITES is a statewide organization serving as a forum for high school career and techni­ cal education programs to exchange informa­ tion and ideas. Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER (Making Harry County residentsfeel at home for over 10U years! The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings. Michigan 49058 (Remember Qfbur graduate with a special Congratulations Student Advertisement in the 1996 Graduation issue of the: • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Hastings Banner Call one of our sales representatives today at... (616) 945-9554 Don't miss this special opportunity to honor your graduate! �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23. 1996 Baseball teams begin summer push J-Ad’s own, Squires, named best in bowling back-to-back It there was a perfect game for bowling coverage. Diane Squires would have rolled a few of them by now. Squires, the Battle Creek Shopper News' Bowling Editor and a fellow employee of ours here it J-Ad Graphics, was recently honored as the National Bowling Writer of the Year at a ceremony in Buffalo. NeuYork. The award is not something new to Squires as she also earned the distinction as being the best bowling writer the previous year. Squires. 35. became the first female bowling writer to win the award, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, back-to-back since the award first came to be in the late 1970s. I first met Squires as a young aspiring sports writer working free-lance al a media publication in Battle Creek. We worked there together, off and on. for a few years before the publication and Squires parted ways. It was a mistake I'm sure they still regret, but we certainly don’t. What inspires me most about Squires is her determination and perseverance. This, more than anything else, is what separates the good writers from the great ones. Hals Off — or maybe more appropriately phrased Celebrate Another Strike — for a very determined sports writer. "It’s overwhelming.” said Squires at last Saturday’s Baltic Creek bowler's awards banquet where she received the national award first-hand. "After giving up bowling in 1992 (because of a back injury) it's nice to stay involved in the sport through my writing. Being selected as the best writer in the nation for the second straight year is truly a gift from God." Winning is something that Squires does in more ways than one. She has battled Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for the past 2 1/2 years and continues to show the same determination that made her one of the best in the business "It's a condition that can be debilitating and draining and doesn't leave me much energy al times." Squires said. "I'm going to conquer this condition like I did the pins many years ago." •Buy A Brick. Lake wood's Schools, to help bring to life lhe new Lakewood Community Sports Field, have adopted a "Buy A Brick" campaign. For $50 an individual can contribute •» bnck for the field with one name engraved and for $75 an additional name will be added to a brick (3 rows of 12 letters maximum). Businesses also have a "Buy A Bnck" program that requires a $500 donation. The total project cost is estimated to be $500,000 and should help Vikings' sports enjoy many winning moments in the future. So Buy A Bnck and be part of Lakewood's community history. The deadline for joining the "Buy A Brick" project is June 10. •Captain Williams. Senior catcher Nick Williams, from Hastings, was named honorary co-captain for lhe 1996 Central Michigan University baseball team in a vote taken May 15 by his peers. Williams staned 29 of the Chippewas 36 games and finished with a .288 batting average. I homerun and 20 RBI •Athletes know more lhan sports. Often I travel to schools and find prep athletes who do more than play football or softball. Jesse Barnum, from Hastings, and Abbie DeHoog. from Lakewood are two such stars. Both have devoted their time and contributed valuable work to their respective schools. A phrase to define such athletes is "leaders" and leaders often do more lhan just help their teams win games. Talk to you soon. The Saxons split two doubleheaders to start off last week. On May 15. Coach Jeff Simpson's squad opened with a 4-0 win over Northview before losing the second game 18-7. Jon Lawrence notched the pitching win in the 4-0 shutout with a 4 stakeout. I walk. 5 hit performance. Nick Thornton went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI and Jason Deal also added an RBI for the Saxons. Northview scored 4 runs in the second and 6 in the third to coast to the second game tnumph. The Wildcats also took advantage of 7 Saxon errors. On May 17. Hastings again played 2 and won I. In Game I. the Saxons edged out Hudsonville 5-4 and in Game 2 Hudsonville batted back lo win 8-3. Pitcher Andrew Counnght was in control the whole way. according to Simpson, in Game I. Now 7-2, Courtright fanned 4. walked 4 and allowed 7 Hudsonville hit. The game-winning run came on a sacrifice fly by Travis Moore. Other offensive stars were Jason Deal (3 RBI) and Chad Greenfield (2 hits). The Saxons could not muster the same type of effort in Game 2. as Hudsonville pushed across 3 runs in the final inning to win by 5. The highlight at the plate was a double by Andrew Courtright. In the OK White Conference Classic last Saturday al Old Kent Park, the Saxons were shutoul by Wyoming P-rk 16-0. Wyoming Park collected 11 hits in that game, while Hastings had just 2. Jon Lawrence was the losing pitcher, walking 5 and striking out 2. Hastings' Wooden Bat Tournament will be staged this Saturday al Johnson Field. Middleville The Trojans lost a doubleheader to Williamston last Saturday at the Valley Field. The Hornets won the first game 15-5 and also took the nightcap by a score of 5-4. Post-season is close at hand with pre­ districts opening on Tuesday. Maple Valley The Lions swept Leslie 15-9 and 10-0 on Tuesday with Kevin Hansen throwing a Ihitter in the second contest. Hastings’ catcher Andrew Courtright snags a pop-up as teammale Fnc Greenfield (16) looks on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) , Hansen I-hit performance included just three walks and plenty of help from a steady defense. Leftfielder Dan Leap threw out a runner at third base, made a diving catch and second baseman Kevin Conkey had roughly 7 put outs at second base for the Lions Joel MittelsUedt had 3 hits. Jason Trowbridge and Hansen 2 hits and Conkey and Andy Gordon 2-base raps to highlight Maple Valley's offense in Game 2. Adam Thayer. Wayne Moore. Jim Dunham. Hansen and Chad Wakley all had 2-hits in the Lions' 12-hit win in the opener SM baseball Continued on page 13 Adam Thayer attempts to slide into second in a recent Maple Valley varsity baseball game. Barry County champions finish strong at meet Lak?wood assistant principal Mike O’Mara (in front) and athletic director Larry Hilton's oromote the school’s Buy A Brick campaign Tuesday at Lakewood High. Middle school track runs three times over week Middle school track and field action has been quite active recently in Hastings. On May 8 Lakeview was Hastings' opponent. The girls brought home a 65-63 victory and the boys lost a close 69-59 meet. Firsts for the girls came from Virginia Jennings (400). Jessica Crowley (200 and long jump). Katie Noteboom (high jump). Susan Hubbard (shot put), the 800 relay team of Erin Allerding. Leah Pumford. Katie Noteboom and Jessica Crowley and the 1600 relay team of Kim Karmes. Vai Hefflebowcr. Katie Allerding and Carolyn DeWitt. Nick Dchne (shot put). Caleb Bolthousc (high jump). Sam Stafford (400 and 200). the 3200 relay team of John Jacobs. Jason Stickney. Josh Trumbell and Aaron Keller and the 1600 relay team of John Jacobs. Adam Schantz. Bill Gieseler and John Eggers also won versus Lake view. In a May 9 meet with Delton. Hastings' girls won 90-38 and lhe boys prevailed 107­ 30. Susan Hubbard (shot pul). Jessica Crowley (long jump. 400). Katie Noteboom (high jump). Karey Schlacter (3200). Virginia Jennings (800). Leah Pumford (100). Samantha Oakland (200 hurdles). Heather Richie (70). the 800 relay team of Erin Allerding. Leah Pumford. Katie Noteboom. Jessica Crowley, the 3200 squad of Kailey Lyons. Jennifer Heuss. Karey Schlacter. Heidi Schroeder and the 400 relay team Hcaiher Richie. Brenda Hurless. Regina Argo and Samantha Gixxlenough won over Delton. For the boys. Nick Dclinc set a record in the shot put with a 43-8 and Sam Stafford set a new best mark in the 200 with a 25.21. Other winners were Jason Stickney (pole vault). Chns Chavanne (long jump). Caleb Bolthouse (high jump). Brandon Willard (3200). Kyle Winkler (55 hurdles and 200 hurdles), the 800 relay team of Chris Chavanne. Matt Schultz. Caleb Bolthouse and Josh Butler. Bill Gieseler (800). John Eggers (100). Sam Stafford (400 and 200). the 3200 relay team of John Jacobs. Jason Stickney. Josh Trumble and Aaron Keller. Jason Goggins (70). the 1600 relay team of Adam Schantz. John Jacobs. Bill Gieseler and John Eggers and the 400 relay team of Chris Chavanne. Jay Campbell. Caleb Bolthouse and Jason Goggins Then in a May 14 meet with Charlotte the boys lost 69-68 and the girls won 79-46. Sam Stafford (pole vault. 200 and 400). Jason Goggins (long jump). Bill Gieseler (800). Kyle Winkler (200 hurdles). Jay Campbell (70) and the 1600 relay team of Adam Schantz. John Jacobs. Bill Gieseler and Josh Woodard captured wins over Charlotte. And for the girls. Susan Hubbard (shot put). Leah Pumford (long jump), the 800 relay team of Enn Allerding. Kathy Anderson. Katie Noteboom. Leah Pumford. Kailey Lyons (800). Carolyn DeWitt (1600), Jessica Crowley (100 and 200). Kim Karmes (400) lhe 3200 team of Kailey Lyons. Jennifer Heuss. Karey Schlacter. Nicole Richardson. Samantha Oakland (200 hurdles). Heather Richie (70) and the 1600 relay team of Kim Karmes. Heidi Schroeder. Katie Allerding and Carolyn DeWitt all won. Barry County athletes captured two second places, one third and two fourth place finishes al Tuesday's Champion of Champions event held at Rogers High School. Two of the top finishes were registered by one Middleville athlete: Jenna Shook. Shook had a second place 35-11.25 effort in the shot put and a third place 108-8 in the discus event. The other second place came from the feet of Hastings' Andrea Dreyer. Dreyer had a 15.7 in the 100 hurdles. Middleville's Jessica Davis had a fourth place 5:18.2 in the 1600 and Hastings' Lori Maiville a fourth place 1:00.70 in lhe 400. Hastings The Lady Saxons finished 12th overall at the Class B regional on May 18 with Andrea Dreyer highlighting the effort with a first place in lhe 100 meter hurdles. Dreyer registered a 15.8 in her winning performance. Lori Maiville had a third place 1:00.7 in the 400 dash, while the Saxon squad of Maiville. Charissa Shaw. Sally Edger and Laura Thomas had a school record 9:56 in the 3200 relay. Lakewood It was another 1-2 day for Lakewood s dynamic duo Saturday at regionals. Addi Radcliff and Angela Rufncr went first and second in the shot pul and discus to qualify for State. Radcliff efforts were 38-3 and 121-10. while Rufncr had 38-2 and 109­ 8 attempts. In the 300 hurdles. Bethany Raffler finished third with a 49.0 finish. Maple Valley A 112-10 dual meet win over Dansville ended Maple Valley's season at 5-2-1. Individuals taking firsts were Teri Sessions in the high junto. Erica Krohk in the shot put and discus. Rachel Pettengill in the 100 hurdles. Nicole Reid in lhe 100 and 200. Danielle Watson in the long jump. Andrea Mace in the 1600. Kathryn Murphy in lhe 800. Trish Sloan in the 3200. Maple See BARRY Continued on page 13 Pumping New Iron Hastings High recently acquired a new professional squat rack. The rack was purchased by the school from Jim Sutherland from Custom Weight Equipment The 15-member Hastings Weightlifting Club had to work an eight-hour day of general labor to pay for the 1.400 squat rack. Included in the Hastings Weightlifting Club and pictured are Jesse Barnum. Ben Bowman. Jeremy Radvansky. Chuckie Tefft. Jimmy Bush. Beau Barnum, J'Amy Cross. Steffany Donalds. Chad Howes. Jernd Velte. Brian Seymour. Michael McKeough. Jake Miller and Josh Lindsey. Not pictured: Isaac Solrnes �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23, 1996 — Page 13 YMCA NEWS Aduh Cord Volleyball Final Standings Team W-L TVC................................................................. 47-4 Hastings Middle School............................. 34-17 flexfab................................... 33-21 ‘'Hastings Mfg................................................. 27-24 Panthers............................................................18-33 ; Burkey Sales and Service............................ 16-35 * Old Towne Tavern..........................................5-46 Hastings /\dult Womens Soft ball The YMCA/Hasitngs Youth Council » of­ fering the Hastings Womens Softball League for the summer of 196. This is a slow-pitch league for women who arc 18 years and older Games will be scheduled for Monday and Tuesday evenings starting June 3. Teams arc looking for additional players. For 'urther in­ formation. contact Lyndy at the YMCA of­ fice. 945-4574 Hastings Sandkx Aduh Coed Volley ball Sandlot Adult Coed Volleyball, a new pro­ gram for the summer ts being offered. An in­ formational meeting will be held on Wednes­ day. May 29 at 6:30 p.m. in room B-125 of Hastings High School. All interested teams must have a representative at this meeting. The 6-weck program will cost $50 Games are scheduled for Tuesdsay. Wednesday and Thursday evenings YMCA 7Ser Football League For those who will be in the eighth grade in the fall and attend Hastings Area Schools the 78er program is a full contact tackle football program provided by the YMCA of Barry County in collaboration with the Hastings Area Schools and the Hastings High School football staff. The primary goal of the 78cr program is to provide a safe and positive atmosphere where the skills of football can be learned. All par­ ticipants will play at least one quarter of each game. There will be eight games (four home, four away) that will be played at Johnson field on Wednesdays beginning Wednesday. Sept. 4. Possible opponents may be Forest Hills. East Grand Rapids. Middleville. Wayland. Hud­ sonville. Zeeland, and Wyoming Park. Practices will begin August 12. All prac­ tices will be held at the Hastings High School football practice fields from 3:30-5:15 p.m. Monday. Tuesday. Thursday. Friday, with games played on Wednesday. An athletic trainer will be available for practices. All equipment is provided by the YMCA except mouthguards and shoes. If purchasing shoes, please purchase black. All equipment is returned al the end of the season. Equip­ ment will be distributed during the first week of practice. 78er program will be able to use all high school facilities and equipment such as blocking sleds, running ropes, weight room, blocking chutes, etc. Transportation w ill be provided to and from the away games by the Hastings Area School Bus service. Transportation to and from prac­ tices is not provided by the YMCA and/or the Hastings Schools. There will be an important pre-season meeting for parents and their youth on Aug. 7. at 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School Lec­ ture Hall. The cost to participate is $80. Please make checks payable to the YMCA. Scholarships are available upon request. Participants will not be asked to "fund raise" for this program. Total cos* for family with more than one child enrolled is $120. All players are required to return the registration forms and fee to the YMCA Of­ fice. P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Ml 49058 by June 30. Any registrations received after this date will be placed on a waiting list. Lady Vikes score four victories in six days Il was a busy week for the Vikings, who played six games in four days and went 4-2. On May 13 Lakewood started the week off with a 4-0 win over Mason but then lost the second contest 7-5. Knstin Hein/e fanned 11 Mason batters in the first game to notch the win. Big hitters for the Vikings were Missy Beard (3-for-4, 2 RBI). Jennifer Mitchell (3-for-4 RBI). Abbie DeHoog (2-for-3) and Pearl Ward (2-for-3. 2 RBI) In Game 2. Lakewood players with multiple hits were Angie McDiarmid (2-for4. double. RBI). Missy Beard (2-for-4. double. RB!) and Abbie DeHoog (2-for-3). Lake wood fell in the opener 3-0 to Portland on May 14, but battled back to lake the second game 6-0 Portland allowed Lake wood just 5 hits in the first game. Lakewood then came back and shut Portland out in the second contest as Kristin Heinze had 6 strikeouts and gave up 5 hits. Missy Beard went 2-for-3 with an RBI, Angie Mouser was 2-for-3 with 2 RBI and Jodi Justice went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Lakewood then swept Eaton Rapids on May 16 with a 7-0 shutout and a 12-1 victory. Kristin Heinze had a perfect game going through six innings and finished with a 4hitter. In Lakewood's 13-hit Game I attack Jodi Justice was 2-for-4 with a double and 2 RBI. Pearl Ward was 2-for-2 with 2 RBI. Angie Mouser 2-for-4. Abbie DeHoog 2-for-4. Kristin Heinze 3-for-4 and Jennifer Mitchell collected a triple. The Vikings watched as their first 5 hitlers scored in the second game as 10 players came to the plate thanks to the help of 5 Eaton Rapids errors. In the fourth inning. Lakewood again batted around and scored 6 runs. Kristin Heinze (17-6) finished the game with a 2-hitter. Lakewixxl is now 22-8 overall and 6-4 in the Capital Circuit. Hastings The Saxons won l-of-2 I-run games versus Northview on May 15. Northview took the first game 4-3. while lhe Saxons scored an 11-10 triumph in the second contest. A Northview run in the fifth inning proved to be the game-clincher in the opener Jodi Songer highlighted the offensive performance with a 2 RBI double. Janette Jennings hit a 3-run homerun in the nightcap and also received credit for the pitching win. Also Jodi Songer had 2 doubles for 2 RBI and Tammi Kelly contributed a sacrifice for 2 RBI. Hastings (11-10) had 3 hits in both games and lost a doublehcader to Hudsonville on May 17. Hudsonville won the pair 2-1 and 3-1. Janette Jennings had a triple and a single in the first game. In Game 2. Rachel Young had 2 hits including a double and Jodi Songer had an RBI hit. Cathie Wood has shown that diversity is a big plus when it comes to dealing with cars or with trucks. The owner of Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth on W. Slate is not just sponsoring one race team this year, but two that are very much different. One is Steve Carter’s Factory Slock car thai he races each weekend at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Currently, Carter is IOth overall in the NASCAR sanctioned event. Carter feels that Wood’s help has made him a better contender when the races arc on the line. He finished eighth this past weekend in the Factory Stock A feature. Wood's second sponsorship is with Dan Johnson who travels from slate to slate competing in Tough Truck events. Most of Johnson's races come in off-road or obstacle racing shows. This season has been quite kind for Johnson. In Battle Creek earlier this spring, the Hastings resident won all three nights of a special Tough Track event. He won the same Monster Mania program, ironically, the year before. Recently in Peoria. Johnson scored second and fifth place finishes al lhe RCA Dome in Indianapolis. Johnson realizes what a benefit it's been having Wood in his comer. "It more lhan pays my way to get there and get me around," Johnson said. The Delton graduate also has a second sponsor from the Barry County seat. Auto Service. Boll* Carter and Johnson appreciate Wood's dedication and assistance and hope lo show their thanks with a few lop finishes during the summer months. Kalamazoo Speedway Brian Cloud outqualificd the 23-car NASCAR Winston Racing Series Late Model field Saturday night and worked his way lo lhe front on lap 53 lo win the 100lap Spring Championship race. Steve Carter, of Hastings, finished eighth in the Factory Stock feature, an event that was won by Paw Paw's George Molte. This weekend the Kalamazoo Speedway will hold two special events. The first race is scheduled for 7 p.m. On Saturday lhe speedway s first ever Track Race will be held and over 20 trucks are expected. On Sunday, the 250-lap Michigan Stale Enduro will be held with skydivers jumping in at 5:45 p.m. Berlin Raceway Battle Creek's Fred Campbell drove lhe Port City race car to victory in the caution flag filled 40-lap feature race for Late Model slock cars Saturday at Berlin. Bob Holley, from Gun Lake, also competed in that race and finished eighth in the event. Dave Sensiba. from Middleville, raced close to home this week and won one of the Late Model heats. The 1994 Rookie of lhe Year of the American Speed Association is expected to be in the Late Model field again this week. Holley is currently sixth in the Late Models point standings with 162 points, while Sensiba is 23rd with 14 points. The longest race of the season will be run at Berlin this Saturday when the Late Model stock cars contest a 100-lap race as part of a triple header holiday weekend racing program. Crystal Raceway Weekly winners al Crystal included Mike Nugent in the Late Model A Main. Larry Wiggins in the IMCA division. Rob Bums in the Prostock/Prolrack A Main and Rich Robinson in the Hobby Stock race. Opening Ceremonies included flying the flag at half mast in memory of Coldwater's Scott Brayton, (he Indy car-pole winner killed in practice last Friday. Galesburg Speedway Scott Rugg won the Late Models feature. Bob Stoner the Mini Slock, Brad VanAvery the Feature A in the Sportsman. Ron Hughson lhe Feature B in Sportsman. Bill Lux Jr. the Feature C Sportsman on Saturday. Sunday winners were Jay Titus Mini-Stock, Brad VanAvery Feature A Sportsman. Don Ritter Feature B Sportsman and IX Racer X in the Late Model class. Maple Valley pitcher Nicole Kirwin aims one at the strike zone in a softball contest with LCC at Maple Valley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BASEBALL continued from page 12 Backyard Learn to Swim Lessons Registrations are now being taken for this years backyard leain to swim program. Classes will be offered tor children ages 4 and up. Special classes for pre-schoolers, parent/child and grade school youth will be offered. Classes run Monday through Friday the firs* week and Monday through Thursday lhe sec id Classes arc 40 minutes in length. Sessions begin the week of June 17. Please call the YMCA. 945-4574. for a detailed brochure ■ Hastings’ sponsor helps drivers excel towards finish Jared Osborne fanned 8 batters in notching the pitching victory. Maple Valley lost twice over the weekend to Morenci 5-4 and Dundee 12-1. In a May 16 battle with Olivet, the Lions won 4-0 with Osborne tossing a 3-hitter in that game. Jim Dunham. Jason Trowbridge had 2 hits and Kevin Hansen 2 RBI versus Olivet. YMCA Camp Algonquin 50th Anntversary Open House There will be an open house of Camp Algonquin. 2055 Iroquois Trail. Hastings on Saturday. June 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. The open house ts free and will include camp tours, bb guns, archery, boating, games, etc. If you haven't been to camp in a while, you will want to see how we've .hanged' Come out and help celebrate the 50tn year of camp­ ing excellence! Camp Corner -. Greetings from Camp Algonquin! Today, we would like to highlight our traditional resi­ dent camps Our traditional resident camp is the heart of Camp Algonquin Through this program campers hve the widest range of activities available, and arc able to make selections bas­ ed on their particular interests Whether it be in skill sessions, cabin activities, or evening special events, plenty of canng guidance is on hand to encourage children to try new ac­ tivities and to help younger campers feel com­ fortable away from home Sessions and ac­ tivities are arranged by age so as to help campers adjust to the camping environment and receive the most individualized attention available. If you have any questions regarding this program, or any other program we offer, give the YMCA office a call at 9454574 Fast Camp Fact: Camp Algonquin main­ tains a 4:1 camper-to-counsclor ratio... the American Camping Association only requires an 8:1 ratio and the Department of Social Ser­ vices only requires a 10:1 ratio. Talk about in­ dividualized attention' Middleville's Sage Lucas stretches to make an out at firstbase as the Trojans won against a good Calvin Christian team. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BARRY continued from page 12 Valley also won relay races in the 3200. 800. 400 and 1600 On May 17, the regional meet was held at Bath with Maple Valley finishing third with 71 points. Pewamo Westphalia won the event with 80 points. State qualifyers came in many of the events for the Maple Valley team Placing first were the 3200 relay team with Heidi Eberly. Dawn VanderVlucht. Enca Krolik and Kathryn Murphy (10:28.6). Murphy in the 1600 (5:21) and 800 (2:26.1) and Danielle Watson in the long jump (15­ 6). Third places were captured by Enn Booher in lhe 400 (1:03.8). the 800 relay team (1:54). the 400 relay team (53.5) and lhe 1600 relay team (4:26). Erika Krolik had a fourth place in the discus (100-6) and a fifth in the shot pul (31-8). while Heidi Eberly finished sixth in the 1600 (6:01.1). All were State qualifyers Middleville Six athletes have qualified for the Slate track meet in Lowell on June I and all set new school records in the process Jenna Shook placed third in the shot put with a 35-10 effort, eclipsing the old mark of 35-4. Jessi Davis placed second in the 1600 with a blistering time of 5:15.1. Davis' finish broke the previous record of 5:18.9. The 400-meter relay learn of Angie McQueen. Samantha Sherman. LindseyRobertson and Laura Reed placed fourth and set a new school record with a time of 52.5. The old school besi was 52.8. Reed also placed fourth in the 100 and crossed the finish line sixth in lhe 200. Middleville was IOth out of 19 teams with 23 points. Correction •A track photo on page 15 of lhe May 16 Hastings Banner should have identified the Middleville runner as Laura Reed. The Hastings Banner regrets the error. Middleville pitcher Kevin Doyle delivers one to home in a varsity baseball game last Friday against Coopersville (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23. 1996 JV Saxons split The junior varsity Saxons gained a split unh Northview on May 15 winning the first game 7-5 and tailing in the second 11-4 Bob Cole (2 doubles. 3 RBI) and Josh Nicl.oU (double. RBI» each had 2 hits in Game I. while Tyler Allerding had a double and 2 RBI Cole also was the winning winning pitcher, going all 7 innings. In Game 2. Ty Greenfield had 2 hits and an RBI and Tim Russell and John Kieffer also collected RBIs Softball SCORES Hastings Men'sSoftball League Standings RedDhiuon W-L Hastings Chrysler............................................. 2-0 Power’s Service.................................................1-0 Woodland Townhouse......................................1-0 Cappon Thornapplc Motors.......................... 1-1 Okie Towne Tavern (Red)..............................1-1 Pagonos ......................................................1-1 Carpenter Plumbing......................................... 0-2 Olde Towne Tavern.......................................... 0-2 Blue Division TNR 2-0 Jarman Construction......................................... 1-0 Hastings Mutual .............................................1-0 Hastings Mfg....................................................... 1-0 Hastings San. Service.......................................0-1 Halifax/Wilders..................................................0-1 Bill’s Safety Service..........................................0-1 Rudd’s No Preference..................................... 0-2 Home Run Leaders T. Lyon 5. A. Snider 4. D. Miller 4. J. Lacosse 3. Last Week's Results TNR 13. Halifax/Wilder 0; TNR 23. Rudd's 9; Jarman Const. 23. Rudd's 13; Hast. Mfg. 15. Bill's 10; Powers Service 13. Cappon Thornapplc Motors 5; Cappon/Thornapplc Motors 15. OTT (red) 14; OTT (red) 10. Pagonos 7; Pagonos 14. OTT 4; Mutual 28. San Service 2; Townhouse 21. OTT 9; Chrysler 28. Carpenter Plumbing 18: Chrysler 26. Carpenter Plumbing 17. This Week's Games May 22 - 6:30. Bill's vs. TNR; 7:30. Bill's vs Jarman Const.; 8:30. Rudd's vs. Jarman Const.. 9:30. Rudd's vs. Mfg. May 23 — 6:30. Cappon vs. Oct; 7:30. Cappon vs. Pagonos. 8:30. Powers vs. Pogonos; 9:30. Powers vs. Townhouse. May 24 — 6:30. Mutual vs. Mfg.; 7:30. Mutual vs. Halifax; 8:30. Chrysler vs. On. (red); 9:30. Chrysler vs. On (red). Volleyball SCORES Lakewood Community Education Women’s Volleyball Standings 1 ^agne A 8 Sunfield Sandbaggers.................................. 53-19 Denny 's Repair............................................. 51-21 Family Affair................................................ 48-24 Eugenes..........................................................47-25 Ionia Co. Nat. Bank .................................. 29-43 The Woodland Giris......................................19-53 Country Care Day Care.............................. 19-44 The Screw Ups................................................ 9-63 League B Sunfield Sandbaggers.................................. 54-18 Family Affair .............................................. 51-21 Denrv's Repair............................................. 51-21 Pistons ........................................................ 50-22 The Woodland Giris..................................... 32-40 Katie's Stitch N Stuff................................ 29-43 Felice's Team.................................................15-48 The Go Giris.....................................................6-66 LEGAL | NOTICE: lhart Faradsaara Msties (Al Cs—tiss) MORTGAGE SALE — DoEouh hot bwn mode in ♦he condthom ot o mortgogo mode by Ronald C. Dvnfcelberper Jr. o morried mon and Kelly L. Dunhelberper htt wtfe (Ordinal Mortgagor) Ronold C Dunkelborgor Jr. Proton! Owner(i) lo NBD Mortgage Company Mortgagee dated March 9. 1994 ond recorded on March IS. 1994 in Liber 600 on Poge{») 119 Borry County Records. Mtchtgon ond att*gnod by sod Mortgage to The Leader Mortgage Company by on osstgnmont(s) doted November 1 1995. ond recorded on January 5. 1996 in liber 546 on Pogo 896 Borry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Throe and 86 100 Dollars (S118.743.88). in­ cluding interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged promises or some port of them at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse In Hostings. Michigan, at 2 00 o clock p.m. on June 20. 1996 Soid premises are situated in the Township of Johnstown Borry County. Michigan, and ore described os Beginning at the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 14 of Section 14. Town 1 North Range 8 West thence South along the East line of the West 1 2 of the Southeast 1 /4. 706 feet, thence West parallel to the East and West 1 4 line 620 feet thence North 706 feet to East ond West 1/4 line, thence East 620 feet to the ploce of beginning The redemption period sholl be 6 months from the dote of such sole unless determined abandon ed m accordance with 1948 CL 600 324lo, in which cose the redemption period shall be X ooys from the dote of such sole Doted Moy 9 1996 The leader Mortgage Company Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO I ALT Attorneys 3X E B.g Beaver Rd Suite 190 Troy. Michigan 48063 (810) 689 3900 File No 960431 (5X) Hastings tennis team gears up for grand finale Jeff Storrs championship at No. 3 singles tied Hastings lor second place with Plainwell al regionals and helped eam them a spot al the Stale tournament to be held May 31-June 1 at Okemos High School. Jeff Storrs defeated Plainwell's Brock Lehmcyer in the No. 3 finals 6-0, 6-1. Both Jim Robbc, at No. 2 singles, and Steve Storrs, al No. 4 singles, were runnerups in their respective flights. Matt Bradley and Jon Styf scored two victories at No. 2 doubles. Casey King and Mike Krueger earned I point at No. I doubles and Damian dcGoa. who recently was selected as all OK-White Conference, registered I win at No. I singles before losing to one of the best players in lhe Stale. Caledonia's undefeated Chris Snoap. Hastings* Coach Rich Pohja knew that each point would be critical to lhe regional's overall outcome "As a team, it was one of our more solid outputs as each point was needed for the second place finish." Pohja said. Middleville finislied in lhe lop half of the teams there, while Lakewood ended up 10th. Middleville's Brett Bremer won his opening round match at No. I singles with a straight set. 6-3. 6-2. triumph over Portland before losing to the No. I ranked team from Allegan 6-3. 6-0. Garrett Weatherhead also represented lhe Trojans well with a first round 6-2. 4-6. 6-4 win over Caledonia before falling 6-0, 6-3 to an athlete from Plainwell. Lakewood's two victories came at No. I doubles. The team of J.D. Scoville and Jeremy Gonyou won a match versus Otsego 6-1, 6-1 and another versus Portland 6-3, 6­ 4. The streak, however, ended at two matches as a team from Allegan beat Scoville and Gonyou in the semifinals. Hastings The Saxons closed out their regular season with a 5-3 win over Charlotte on May 14. singles played strung." Middleville In a Barry County matchup, lhe Trojans swatted the Vikings from Lakewood 7-1 on May 14 The Middleville winners were Naic LaVoic at No I singles (6-3. 6-2). Brett Bremer al No. 2 singles (6-0.6-2), Garrett Wealherhcad at No. 3 singles (6-3. 6-0). Nate Schmitz at No. 4 singles (6-0. 6-0). Rob Kiel and Brad Bedford at No. I doubles (6-4. 6-7. 7-6). Brian Seger and Ryan Ollhousc al No. 3 doubles (6-0,6-0) and Josh Sturm and Aryon Bosnia al No. 4 doubles (6-0.6-0). In a match earlier with Godwin, the Middleville team won 2 out of 7 flights. LaVoie won after coming back from a 3-0 deficit and Steve Dood and Mike Stine captured a 7-6.6-3 victory in doubles play. Coach Larry Seger's squad also prevailed 7-0 over Rogers. Winners there were LaVuie al No. I singles (6-0. 6-2). Bremer al No. 2 singles (6-0. 6-2), Weatherhead at No. 3 singles (6-0, 6-0). Schmitz at No. 4 singles (6-0.6-1). Kiel and Bedford al No. I doubles (6-0. 6-0), Brian Seger and Bosma al No. 2 doubles (6-0. 6-0) and Sturm and Taylor Pierce al No. 3 doubles (6-0.6-0). Al lhe OK tournament. Middleville ended up fifth out 10 teams with 48 points. Calvin Christian won the event scoring 63 points. Still, the Trojans were just a few points from finishing in the top three. A third place was obtained by Dood and Stine at No. 2 doubles. The Trojan team first beat Coopersville (6-2. 6-1). then ousted Calvin Christian (6-0. 6-0) before falling to Wyoming Park 10-4 in the third set. Lakewood Lakewood's Paul Shoemaker and Brian Strazisar scored a 6-2, 2-6.6-3 triumph over a Middleville pair in a Barry County tennis dual on May 14. The Trojans, however, won the match by a score of 7-1. Middleville's Nate Schmitz swings a backhand towards Lakewood s Dave Nivison in varsity tennis action at Middleville on May 14. Winners for Hastings were Damian dcGoa at No. 1 singles (6-1. 6-2), Jim Robbe at No. 2 singles (7-5, 6-1). Jeff Storrs al No. 3 singles (6-0, 6-1). Steve Storrs at No. 4 singles (6-1. 6-0) and Jon Styf and Mall Bradley at No. 2 doubles (6-4.6-1). Hastings Cobch Rich Pohja called it a "nice finish to the season" and said that "ail Lady Saxons will compete at Class B State golf meet The Hastings' golf team picked the perfect time to play its best rounds and now Coach Ed vonder Hoffs squad can set their sights even higher as they prepare for Stale. The Saxons, competing al the Class B-CD regional meet in Sturgis, had the second best team total of 424, earning them a birth at the State tournament in East Lansing in one week Marshall finished tint to eam the distinction of regional champions. It was lhe first lime in vonder Hoffs five years as coach that Hastings qualified for Stale in girls play. And they did it with a great all-around performance. "The girls just played better than they had all year and put it together al the right time." vonder Hofi said. Middleville also represented Barry County al regionals and scored an eighth-place 506. Also. Hastings' Tammy Obreiter was the event's medalist, carding a 92. Il was another strong round for the Saxons player who recently was named first team All-OK White Conference. "She is extremely consistent and continually hits the ball the way you should." vonder Hoff said of Obreiter. "Her score would have been in the 80s without an 11 on hole No. 5." The junior swinger qualified for State a year ago. but this is probably a better feeling for Obreiter knowing that her teammates will be along for the ride with her. Sarah Bellgraph carded a 104. Casey Anderson a 114 and Lindsey Micel a 114 also for the Lady Saxons. Hastings has played its best rounds late in the season as evident at a May 10 tri-meet with Middleville and Caledonia at lhe Briarwood Golf Course. The Saxons won that event with a team score of 224. The Slate championship will begin May 31 at Michigan State University's Forest Akers Golf Course 7 Panthers ready for State track on June 1 Seven members of Delton's boys track team are now gearing up for the Stale meet after qualifying at regionals on May 18. The seven arc Troy McCarty (high jump). Chad Lenz (400. 400 relay. 800 relay and 1600 relay). Jason Kimbrough (400, 400 relay. 800 relay. 1600 relay). Ryan Dawe (400 relay, 800 relay). Jason Stampfier (100, 200, 400 relay. 800 relay). Kyle Matteson (1600 relay) and Jim NcSmith (1600 relay). •McCarty won lhe regional championship in the high jump, jumping 6-4. •The 800 relay team won the event with a sparkling time of 1:31.5. breaking the old school record 1:323 •And Lenz set a new school record in the 400 with a 51.3. breaking the old record of 51.6. Delton won lhe KVA championship on Tuesday for lhe sixth straight time. They also set a meet record with 186 points. Earning firsts were Troy McCarty (pole vault and high jump). James Sibberson (discus). Jason Kimbrough (400). the Panther.- 400 and 800 relay teams, and lhe 1600 relay teams. Jason Kimbrough and Chad Lenz competed on all three winning relay squads. Hastings The number of State participants from the Hastings squad is eight and (hat group will head to the June I finale at Lowell with great expectations. Saxon qualifyers are Tom Pratt (higf Hastings' Kelly Bellgraph follows through on her drive at No. 8 Friday in a match played at the Briarwood Golf Club. Teams that qualified for State will first play the East course on May 31 and 10 out of 12 squads will advance lo play the West course the following day. The Hastings coach said that his team's goal is to be playing on that second day. "We have a chance to make it to the second day.” vonder Hoff said. For the best in Barry County Sports...Read the Hastings BANNER! jump). Kcnn Cross (pole vault). Paul Koutj (110 hurdles), Devan Endres (400 and I60Q relay). Pascal Bussmann (200 and 1600 relay), Jeremy Radvansky (1600 relay) and Jim Storms (1600 relay). Pratt finished third with a jump of 6-4. He Sm panthers continued on page IS LEGAL NOTICE Owen Specialty Services. Inc.. 1542 North Leroy Street. Fenton. Michigan 48430. announces that it is planning to apply herbicides along Consumers Power Company Transmission line rights-of-way in order to maintain the reliability of its power sys­ tem. This project will involve a low-volume selective application of foliar herbicides. The herbicides to be used are Accord by Monsanto with the active ingredient being glyphosate and Arsenal by American Cyanamid with the active ingredient being imazapyr. The applications are scheduled tc begin June 17. 1996 and continue no later than November I. 1996. An alternate project will involve a low-volume basal bark application. The herbicide to be used is Garlon 4 by DowElanco with the active ingredient being tryclopyr. The applications are scheduled to begin about May 28. 1996 and continue no later than June 17. 1996 and again about October 15.1996 and continue no later than December 31. 1996. This work will be completed in the following areas: County ________ To^nsiuK_________ Barry Hastings Johnstown Prairieville Baltimore Barry Orangeville All treatments will be completed according to label requirements and all applicable stale and federal regulations. 1995-96 CLASS B DIVISION II NICK BOUCHER 103 LBS S3-1 If you have questions or require any additional information please contact: Jerome Barry or Larry Tinskey at 1-800-808-5190. 53-1! Lakewood wrestling coach Bob Veitch and star pupil Nick Boucher show oft Boucher's championship banner Tuesday at the high school. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23. 1996 — Page 15 Lady Saxons score two to defeat Middleville If Detroit Red Wing Dino Ciccarelli has an equal in girls high school soccer it might just be Hastings' Sarah Mepham. The junior captain scored two second half goals lo lead the Saxons past the Middleville Trojans Tuesday in pre-district action at But, Sarah Mepham's goals were only part of the Hastings' contributions as valuable play was also registered by players such as fullback Mylca dcGoa and mid-striker Sarah Hayes. Sarah Mepham's two tallies came at 35:28 am^RJK^jMj^onhcsccond half. Both goals were unassisted. It was her scrappy play in front of lhe goal that helped to set up lhe scoring chances. "The first (goal) was kind of lucky and the second one. I just shot it — U>th were prettyfar out.” Sarah Mepham said. ”1 tried lo stay on their stopper.** Midfielder-striker Sarah Hayes received credit for her contributions from the double goal scorer. "She is always there with support," Sarah Mepham said. Hastings' defense was particularly tough for Middleville to sneak past Tuesday. dcGoa was matched up on one of their best scorers — Katie Polhemus — and made it difficult for the Lady Trojans' winger lo get good attempts on goal. "I was trying to push them (Middleville) out and trying to clear." deGoa said. "I just knew that we had to come out hard in lhe second half.” Another Lady Saxons player who helped on Polhemus was Megan Pierce. "Megan shut her down and played a very smart game," Hastings Coach Doug Mepham said. "Middleville has a good team." In the second half. Coach Mepham switched from a 4-4-2 alignment to a 4-3-3 to add an extra player up front. The move appeared to smart one for the Hastings' team, but time and space were »hc biggest problems for Middleville. "Our problem is allowing teams lime and space — we just failed to do that," Middleville Coach Steve Evans said. "We also had to do some juggling with our defense." Middleville's defense lost one of its best — sweeper Ruth Caton — in regular season action last week. And on offense, Evans felt his team could Hastings' Mylea deGoa blocks a shot from Middleville's Kristen Overbeek (16) in Tuesday's soccer contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) have done better. "We just didn't get many accurate shots." Evans said. "Their defense denied us those opportunities." Hastings finished with 10 shots on Middleville goalkeeper Tracy Schondeimayer. while the Lady Trojans had 7 shots on Saxon stopper Katie Willison. Hastings continued post-season play Wednesday night with a home game against Plainwell, a team that defeated Caledonia in Middleville goalkeeper Tracy Schondeimayer makes a save on a Hastings' shot in Tuesday's pre-district soccer game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood The Vikings ended their season with a 5-0 shutout against Lansing Catholic Central on May 20. Angie Dodge registered her second hat trick of the season to lead the Lakewood scorers. Melissa Ruder and Heather Heilman both added one goal. Gaining assists for the Vikings were Danielle Mullholland, Dodge and Candice Richards. Sara Carr and Jessica Boyer each played a half in goal, combining for 5 saves. Coach Scan McNatt also mentioned sweeper Priscilla Ruder as a key to the victory. Middleville The Trojans salvaged one of their three games last week to end lhe regular season. On May 13. Rachel DcVormer ignited the scoring sparks and Katie Polhemus added a tally in the second half in Middleville's win over Spring Lake. In that game, senior sweeper Ruth Caton suffered knee ligament damage that kept her out of the next two contests. A day later, Middleville hosted Calvin Christian, both teams entering the game with 7-5 records. The Trojans fought back with a lofted goal from Kelly Holwerda. but lost lhe game to the Squires 3-1. Forest Hills Northern's was the last opponent of the week, as Middleville saw its opponents notch an early goal and go onto win 1-0. The Trojans end the regular season at 7-7 in the OK Rainbow and 7-10 overall. pre-districts. NOTICE ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL ELECTION JUNE 10,1996 Hastings Forest Hills Central out-shot Hastings 15­ 3 and won a 3-0 contest on May 15. "Forest Hills came al us on all sides, moving the ball quickly and aggressively." Saxons' Coach Doug Mepham said. "Our girls tried to play a tight man-to-man marking on their players lo stop lhem from iuming,dtf_ball and passing." Forest Hills Central was the winner of lhe OK While Conference soccer title. • NOTICE • ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION JUNE 10,1996 Memories The Hastings' baseball program will have its annual alumni game on May 27 at Johnson Fie'd. The game will start around 1 p.m., but organizer Bernie Oom estimates that players should report to the field around 11 a.m. Here, Karl Norris, Steve Pocemik, Wes VanDenburg, Larry Schreiner, Tim Girrbach and Jerry Dunn enjoy their time during an alumni game in the 1980s. (Photo provided) LAKE PROPERTY also set a new school record at the conference meet with a leap of 6-5.25. Cross also scored a third in the pole vault with a 12-10 effort. Koutz had a sparkling time of 16.1 in lhe 110 hurdles to score a second place. Endres was fourth in the 400 with a finish of 51.6. ’• Bussmann took fourth in the 200 with a 23.3. And lhe 1600 relay team registered a school record 3:31.1 which earned them a third-place finish. Middleville Jason VanElst not only was a champion once, but twice at the regional meet. - VanElst threw the shot 50-5 3/4 and also took a first place in lhe discus event as well. . Middleville's 1600 relay team ended up Sixth with a 3:36.3. 1 The Trojans finished in ninth place with 27 points. Lakewood ’ Drew Coppess followed VanElst in the OPEN HOUSE May 30. 4 00-8 00 p.m. at 10565 Stoney Point Road. Crooked Lake, Delton. 5 bedrooms. 3 baths. 2,500 sq. ft. on a 160 x500' lot. Building trades house of Delton Kellogg Schools. School board Invites sealed blds with an established minimum bid of $170,000. Blds are due by June 14, 1996. in the office of the superintendent (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). Blds will be opened on June 17, 1996. Available at Delton Kellogg Schools, Superintendent’s Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046. Call 623-9246 or write for absent voters ballot. Final application date is June 8, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Sally A. Adams, Secretary Board of Education NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS REQUESTING APPLICATIONS FOR CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE COMPENSATION COMMISSION. APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED IN THE ADMINIS­ TRATOR’S OFFICE, 3RD. FLOOR. COURTHOUSE. HASTINGS. MI AND MUST BE RETURNED BY JUNE 4. 1996. 1 shot with a throw of 47-4. Also, John Daniels took a fifth place in the high jump With a 6-0 effort. Denk Rickerd placed fourth In the 110 hurdles in 16.3 and John Bauer look a third place in the 300 hurdles in 42.2. Lakewood's team 11 th with 20 points. Champion of Champions . Top finishes by Barry County athletes were recorded by Hastings' Tom Pratt with a second place 6-4 in the high jump, a second place 54-8 by Middleville's Jason VanElst. a third place 13-0 by Hastings' Ken Cross and a third place 3:29.10 by Hastings' 1600 relay squad The Saxon competitors in the 1600 were Jeremy Radvansky. James Storms. Devan Endres and Pascal Bussmann HOME HEALTH AIDE Full-time PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a fun-time Home Health Aide for our newly created Home Health Department. The successful candidate must hold a certificate from a state certified or homecare agency according to OBRA87 guidelines, have previous experience in a tong term care nursing home, hospital or homecare agency, possess strong communication skills and be able to work independently PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers a complete compensa tton package which includes weekend and shift differen tials. an innovative flexible benefits system. Paid Time Off system; tuition reimbursement for continuing education, personal tax-deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER Fait-time PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a full time Medical Social Worker for our newly created Home Health Care Department The successful candidate must hold a Master s Degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and have at least one year's experience at Master's level in a health related field. State of Michigan registration or ACSW is preferred Experience and ability in family assessment is desired Must be able to work in a self directed and collaborative environment Strong documentation and commu­ nication skills are required PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers a complete compensation package which includes weekend and shift differentials, an innovative flexible benefits system. Paid Time Off system, tuition reimbursement for continuing education; personal tax-deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more Please submit resume/application to: Please submit resume/appkation to PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Nursing Department 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3115 PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources Dept. 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3112 Available at the Hastings Area School, Administration Office, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date June 8,1996, 2:00 p.m. City of Hastings Request for Proposals Provision of Park and Playground Equipment May, 1996 The City of Hastings, Michigan is requesting propos­ als for provision of park and playground equipment for the City's Municipal Park System. All park and playground equipment included in the successful bid­ der’s proposal is to be delivered to the City by June 28, 1996 unless described otherwise within the pro­ posal. Proposals are due no later than 3:00 pan. on June 4. 1996. Award of the bid is expected to occur on June 11, 1996. The City of Hastings retains the right to reject any and all proposals and to award the bid in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest. Proposal requirement outlines are available from the Office of the City Clerk, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. CENA’s First and second shifts, varied hours available, if not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Eam $500 upon successful completion of a twoweek training course and state certification. Excel­ lent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested In the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.55 per hour. Classes start JUNE 13 and end JUNE 27. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM. If you are interested In taking this class, please come to Ihornapple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before JUNE 7,1996. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please. "Qidrnapple Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Ml 49058-9171 I EOE �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23. 1996 Volunteer support instrumental in hospital’s growth and development, CEO says by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Volunteers give from the heart and their support has been instrumental in the exten­ sive growth and development at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. That was pan of the message of thanks conveyed to hospital auxiliary members from Pennock s Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton when volunteers gathered for their recent annual luncheon. "...You don't do what you do for money or self-gratification other than lhe fact of knowing that you've helped someone else." Hamilton told auxiliary members. I think when it comes right down to it. aside from all the fund-raising and the doing that you do. it's from the heart. Thai's what really counts and that's what really sets us aside from any other hospital in the country It allows us to continue our role, remaining as an independent community hospital which will be most responsive to lhe needs of the community. And we will continue in that vein for many years lo come." he said. Hamilton (hanked volunteers on behalf of the hospital's Board of Trustees, the hospital staff and medical staff. He said he hears a lot of positive feedback about the volunteers "You are really well appreciated by a lot of people you will never hear from and probably wouldn't remember...." he said. At this year's luncheon. Jane Reynolds received the award for the highest number of volunteer hours, with 11,500. She is pictured with the Rev Michael Anton (left), chairman of Pennock Hospital's Board ol Trustees; and Dan Hamilton. Pennock's chief executive officer. Hamilton said he is continually amazed at the large number of people who volunteer at Pennock Hospital. Pennock's Auxiliary is one of 30 hospi­ tals in the Southwest District of the Michi­ gan Association of Hospital Auxiliaries, and Hamilton noted that Pennock has 89 of the 4,792 hospital beds in the district and 360 of the district's 6.595 auxiliary members. "The point of this whole thing is that we have 4 auxilians per bed and the Southwest District in total only has 1.4. That's almost three times more." he said. At a recent Southwest District meeting, held in Hastings, Hamilton said "people rec­ ognized the dedication, the size and the con­ tributions that so many of you make to the auxiliary and in such vast numbers." The 1996-97 Pennock Hospital Auxiliary Board includes (front row. from left) Merna Wolfe, president; Phyllis Babcock. Marlene Lawrence. Bea Rogers; (back) Alice Dean. Betty Grinage, Marilyn Oaster, LeNora Kenfield. Jan Yost and Helen Reed. He commended local auxiliary member Phyllis Usbome for being elected president of the Southwest District board. "Il certainly is an honor to all of us to recognize Phyllis for attaining an even higher goal in her continuing auxiliary par­ ticipation.” Hamilton said. Alice Dean (left), outgoing Pennock Hospital Auxiliary president, presents a gavel to new president Merna Wolfe. Ett VanSickie (left) receives special recognition for her 25 years of volunteering in the hospital gift shop from Phyllis Usbome. Southwest District president and member of the Penn-Nook Gift Shop Board Recognized for the.r service were Jessie Hubbell (left) for 7,000 hours and Isabelle Johnson for 7.500 hours. Thanked for 1,000 hours of service were (from left) Alice Dean. Betty Grinage and Sherri Owings. Russ Nash entertained with music during the luncheon. Pennock's volunteers also were praised for their fundraising abilities. He noted that the Auxiliary had con­ tributed more than $17,000 of the $43,000 raised in the community to purchase two fetal monitors, a cardiac monitor and a new incubator for the hospital's Family Birthing Center. An even more important role "is lhe giv­ ing that you do every day in your role in the hospital and in the community." he told volunteers. “There are certainly a number of services that you provide, including the care giving that many of you are involved in...the staff support you offer" and more, said Hamilton, noting that there are 26 guilds in the auxiliary. "But. one of the most key factors is your ombudsmanshit). or maybe I should say om budswomanship also, in the community "You are the voice and eyes that people hear and recognize and ...have a high reg ard for. And as we continue to grow and de­ velop. you will certainly sec that there are times when not everybody agrees with what the hospital should do...Overall I think the growth and development has been good and your support has been instrumental m al­ lowing us lo get where we have." Hamilton said. The Rev. Michael Anton, chairman of Pennock Hospital's Board of Trustees ard pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings for 27 years, said he liked what he saw at Pennock Hospital from a pastoral perspective, long before he became a hospital board member. Anton told volunteers that the hospital "has only gotten better" over the years. "So I express as the chair of the Board of Trustees my own appreciation from more than one perspective, wearing more lhan one hat. for all of you and all that you do be­ cause I have ...been duly impressed." , Hospital growth and development Hamilton recapped the highlights of new growth and development at the hospital since last year's auxiliary luncheon. The hospital was in the top 10 percent of the most financially successful in the coun­ try last year, he said. "We are now in the top five percent." When work on the hospital's first, second and third floors is completed in about a month or two "we will really have a Class A, triple A grade inpatient facilities." Hamilton said. Beginning this summer. Pennock will have a new service called the Pennock Home Health Care Service "which will allow our employees to visit with patients and treat patients outside of the wails of lhe hospital. Honored for 250 hours were (from left) Sherri Reynolds, Grace Shirkey and Jean Taggart. We will be providing a continuum of care from pre-admission to post-op care. "This will help us be in a better position foe the future and what is demanded of lhe hospital, remain in a competitive position as well as lower length of stay and avoid re­ admittance to the hospital." he said. Technology continues to become more sophisticated and Pennock Hospital ” con­ tinues to maintain its cutting edge over any other competition." Hamilton said. Recent purchases include two new radio­ graphic and fluoroscopy units to the tune of $400,000 and a $130,000 Holmium laser. "We have a number of lasers and a number of laser surgeries going on as you are aware. The Holmium will be used primarily by orthopedics and by several other specialists as well. Each of the lasers has a unique application..." A new computer information management system, expected to cost about $13 mil­ lion, is also in the works. Speaking of Pennock Village, the apart­ ments for older adults on the hospital cam­ pus. "We just have one apartment unspoken for and that's lhe model apartment, he said. "We have people on the waiting list for next Recognized for 2.000 hours of service were (from left) Joyce Daugherty. AnnaMae Kenfield and Phyllis Usbome. Hecognized for 100 hours of service to Pennock Hospital were ifront row. from left) Lorraine Schmitt. Anna Cairns. Roxanna Hedges: (back) Elbe Hardie. Deb Lusty and Roy Schtachter Awarded for 500 hours of service were Mary Ann Echtinaw (left) and Marlene Lawrence Commended for 1.500 hours of service were (front, from left) Laura Schroeder. Emily Mokma. Alice Brenner, (back) Bud Case and LeNora Kenfield 1 Commended for their service were (from left) Merna Wolfe for 5.000 hours, Louise Connor. 6.500 hours, and Lillian Taffee for 4.500 hours. Honored for their service were (from left) Phyllis Babcock and Burkholder, both for 2.500 hours of service; Meredith Gilbert. 3,000 hours; and Ruth Hokanson. 3.500 hours. year. With the acquisition of a physician's of­ fice in Clarksville, the hospital has six family physicians* offices in communities sur­ rounding Hastings. The others are Mid­ dleville. Nashville. Delton. Gun Lake. Way­ land "and physicians represented on our staff in Lake Odessa.” Hamilton told auxiliary members that the hospital's kitchen will be expanded and renovated this summer. "That's not going to be an easy task be­ cause during the time that the kitchen will be totally down, we're going to be using lhe high school kitchen facilities from about early June to late August while school's not in session." The kitchen, he said, is the only part of the hospital that hasn't been renovated or built new in the last decade. See Pennock cont. page 17 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23. 1996 — Page 17 Lake Odessa NEWS The Depot Museum will be open on Satur­ day. May 25. from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. . Baccalaureate sen ices w ill be held Sunday evening. May 26. at 8 p.m. in the high school wm Graduation comes on Thursday. May 30. same place, same hour. 'The VFW will hold memorial sen ices at Lakeside cemetery Monday. May 27. at II am. On Friday. May 31. the downtown parade will be at noon Monday s event Hallows a brief com memorat ion at the lakeside Veterans' Memorial chapel on the lakefront 4pM-5O I; Fruit trees were resplendent in their spr­ igglime beauty until the heavy rains of Mon­ day afternoon and evening knockout off most Of the blossoms. Ionia's ram measured more than four inches. Hastings' reading was about 1.5 inches Lake Odessa midway between those two Whatever the rainfall, streets were fhxxled Monday evening. The intersection of Fourth Avenue and Emerson Street was underwater as was the street a block north where Johnson Lane comes into Fourth. Sheets ot water were running south on the street. Sixth Avenue was flooded near the Ketchum home This low spot is very near where the Brisbin Drain crosses. The Bnsbin project followed the natural course of water as it ran from farm land west of the village toward Tupper Lake. The theater was built atop the old drain. Some people can remember times when waler was on the theater floor lo about the third row of PENNOCK Volunteers honored, continued... "Actually we've spent over $30 million reinvesting in the hospital and services in the last 10 years." Hamilton said. "The parking ..has been a real issue as you arc well aware, he said. The hospital's plans to build a parking lot on the south side of Green Street have been halted by Hastings City Council and Plan­ ning Commission actions. The hospital filed a lawsuit against the city, but it was recently dismissed by a Kalamazoo County Circuit Court judge who didn't think Pen­ nock had exhausted all of its possible reme­ dies before taking the case to court. The hospital board is considering its legal op­ tions for any possible future action. "So everyone has a clear understanding about what's at risk." Hamilton said, "the reason for the parking is so that we can ex­ pand our Professional Building, that's the building on the cast side of the (hospital) parking lot. The expansion would house about 6.000 more square feet for Barry County Mental Health to allow them to im­ plement new programs that (hey can not do without that space. "I'm not sure where that leaves Barry County Mental Health because it is their de­ termination to provide these programs and Pm just hoping that they can wait until we can provide the space to do it I'd hate to lose them off of our campus. They arc also instrumental in being available to us in our emergency department..." "We arc also intending to add an indoor (Olympic-length lap) pool for the use of both fitness as well as for lhe community and several programs. Expanding the Professional Building would mean "doubling our health and fitness space as well as putting in an aerobics center and a community room for our (Pennock) Village, which we sorely need." he said. New physicians who.have joined Pennock Hospital since the last auxiliary luncheon are David Barnes. MD. who has a family practice in Delton; Brigit Brennan. MD. a surgeon, and Deb Joseph. DO. who replaced Dr. James Hogan, who retired from practic­ ing at the Nashville office. In July. Jim Yenger. DO. will join the hospital emergency department In August Matt Garber. MD.. will join Dr. Diane Ebaugh's practice and in September. Dave Harrell. MD. an ophthalmologist will join Dr. Kimberly Norris. Becky Benko. MD. a family physician who did a student rotation at Pennock, will be coming to Hastings in 1997. Expected in lhe future arc two physicians that Pennock has sponsored with scholarships: Laura Do­ herty of Hastings who will be finishing her residency in obstetrics in the year 2000; and Troy Carlson, a family physician, who will be on board in 1998. The hospital also is in the process of re­ cruiting Hastings first pediatrician which the hospital hopes to have by next summer. "One hundred percent of all of our physi­ cians who arc full-time active and employed arc board certified al Pennock Hospital." Hamilton said. "That's an extremely excep­ tional record" and a claim many hospitals can't make. Board certification...means that lhe physi­ cian must complete, of course, medical school and go on and complete a residency and then take board exams, which are both oral and written exams." he said. "Many of . them arc required to do one or two years of practice before they arc eligible." Pennock is a teaching hospital. Hamilton noted. He said more lhan 250 medical stu­ dents and physician residents have trained al Pennock Hospital as well as physical thera­ pists. nurses, radiologists, radiology techni­ cians. cardio pulmonary technicians, phar­ macists. occupational therapists, and stu­ dents interested in medical records, occupa­ tional medicine, laboratory and other hospi­ tal work "So you can sec that Pennock Hospital is more than an acute care provider." he said. "You can sec by the diversification of what we've been providing in the way of services as well as in the way of training that your hospital has certainly a great deal of depth and roots throughout lhe whole medical field" Volunteer awards After the luncheon, prepared by the hospi­ tal dietary staff, auxiliary members were pre­ sented with volunteer awards for their hours of service Honors were given tor • 11300 hours - Jane Reynolds. • 7.500 hours - Isabelle Johnson. • 7.000 hours - Jessie Hubbell • 6.500 hours - Louise Conner • 5.000 hours - Mcma Wolfe. • 4.500 hours - Lillian Taffcc and Jill Wiswcll • 3300 hours - Ruth Hokanson. • 3.000 hours - Meredith Gilbert and Carol Stuart • • 2300 hours - Phyllis Babcock and Barb Burkholder • 2.000 hours - Joyce Daugherty, AnnaMac Kenfield. Thelma Mason and Phyllis Usbome. • 1300 hours - Ardie Baum. Alice Ben­ ner. Bud Case. LeNora Kenfield. Emily Mokma and ljura Schroeder. • 1.000 hours - Juanita Allerding. June Bry an. Alice Dean. Betty Gnnage and Sherri Owings. • 500 hours - Mary Ann Echtinaw. Mar­ lene Lawrence and Margaret Snyder. • 250 hours - Ruby Bolton. Dale Cappon. Grace Shirkey. Jean Taggart and Sherri Reynolds. • 100 hours - Anna Cairns. Harold Daum­ ier. Rosemary Daumier. Roxana Hodges. Dons Keller. Deb Lusty. Rcnita Napier. Phyllis Olmsted. Beth Saurer. Roy Schlachtcr. Lorraine Schmitt. Sandra Vcvcrica and Ellie Hardie. • Volunteer Ett VanSickle received special honors for 25 years of helping in the hospi­ tal gift shop. Auxiliary* board installed Merna Wolfe was installed as the new Pennock Hospital Auxiliary Board president, succeeding Alice Dean. Other 1996-97 board members are Marlene Lawrence. Phyllis Babcock, Hcrm Bottcher. Alice Dean. Marilyn Oastcr, Helen Reed. Lorenc Wellman, Betty Grinage. Jan Yost. Bea Rogers and LeNora Kenfield. Board members were installed by Linda Koontz, past president of the MAHA Southwest District. Marriage Licenses: Mark Alan Otting, Shelbyville and Mauijg Teresa Fitzpatrick. Shelbyville. . Jason Sutherland Curtis, Delton and Michelle Renee Purdy, Delton. Alejandro D. Fernandez. Zeeland and Bethann DeHaan. Middleville. Jerry Lee Smart. Middleville and Kelly Jo Miller. Middleville. Michael David Noorman. Shelbyville and Tracy Lynn Chesebro. Shelbyville. Scott Allan Langerak, Middleville and Veanise Louise Thiel. Middleville. Paul Allen Dull. Hastings and Roberta Lynn Groner. Hastings. Lenny Allen Case. Dowling and Tara Shane Sinclair, Dowling. Joseph Nelson. Jr.. Hastings and Suzanne K. Walker. Hastings. Jeffrey Alan Pederson. Hastings and Cassandra Anne Burghdoff, Hastings. Shawn Patrick Christian. New York. NY and Deborah Kay Cole, New York. NY. Larry Ray Clark, Battle Creek and Ginger Lea Heacock. Hastings. Derek Lloyd Morawski. Hastings and Jen­ nifer K. Lumbert. Hastings. Gary Allan Hall. Middleville and Shelley Sue Plank. Middleville David Lawrence Cook. Nashville and Helen Louise Hole. Nashville. Charles C. Reese. Jr.. Nashville and Jac­ queline A. Dayton. Nashville. Marvin Lee Tobias. Hastings and Dawn Marie Farr. Hastings. David Montgomery Evans. Hastings and Janet Lynn Miller. Hastings Robert Douglas Drake. Hastings and Jani Jo Homan. Hastings. Mitchell Wayne Hiveley. Freeport and Tammy Sue Hayes. Freeport. Fredrick Lynn Kidder. Hastings and Michelle Lee Wood. Hastings. seats during th»»se times of heavy rain. Another store had soggy rolls of wallpaper in its basement Lakewood graduate David Thorley is engaged to Rebecca Haney Both reside in Gaylord He graduated from Michigan Tech and is a district engineer with the Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Divi­ sion. His parents arc Donna and Bruce Thorley of Sunfield The prospective bride is the daughter of Marshall and Suzan Haney of Grand Ledge She graduated from Manner High School. CMU. and is a speech pathologist LaRue and Betty McMillen are great­ grandparents of Lorraine. Kay. born Monday afternoon to Ronald and Marlene (Zclmeri Osborne The new baby weighed 5 lbs. 6ozs. Her grandparents arc Donald Zclmer of Buchanan. Lorraine McMillen and husband Don Garlock of Maple Street. Bill and Jewel Eckstrom have returned from Florida. Their street has had some changes since their fall departure with a new condo, another new house and foundation for yet another house under way. On Sunday. Charles Edward Reiser was baptized at Central United Methodist Church. Twenty of his close kin were present, in­ cluding his grandparents. Ed and Carol Reiser. Herb and Peg Cusack, his great­ grandmother. Estelle Cusack. His mother Michelle was received into church member­ ship. HLs father. Tom. was with others of the Chancel Choir in its stirring rendition of the “Sing Joyfully Medley " Tim and Marla Matthews and sons of Grandville. Tim and Kathy Warren and girls of Delton came Sunday for lhe baptismal ser­ vice of their nephew. Charles Reiser. At Central L’MC Sunday. Bules were awarded io Ashley Barcroft. Jessica Merryfie*.d. Kristopher Logar and Clarence Smith, who had completed third grade. Embr«ssed hymnals were presented to Cynthia hruisenga. Christi Hemming. Abbie Walker and Cori Hemming, who have completed their years in lhe Sonshme Choir and are now eligible to sing in Chancel Choir. Former hardware merchant Wendell “Bud" Scheldt on Lake Odessa’s Fourth Avenue, now is a resident of Grand Valley Health Center at 4118 Kalamazoo S.E. Room 216. Grand Rapids 49508 for long term care, following his April health episode while on a visit to Lake Odessa from his Tuttle Road home south of Ionia. He is expected to be there for care and rehabilitatm for several months. Thursday night saw the high school gym filled with an appreciative audience for the junior high band concert. Numbers were played by bands of sixth grade, seventh grade, a jazz group from both seventh and eighth grades, the eighth-grade players and a com­ bined band of seventh and eighth-graders. Lew Constantine's drumming was a delight to see and hear. Brian Rohrbacher had band ac­ companiment for his wood block perfor­ mance. The bands were directed by instruc­ tors Dave Macqueen and David Sleeper, as well as student assistants Greg Richardson and Mike Can. The memorial service fcrttoben Wilfred Gierman was held Saturday with unique remembrance of a unique gentleman. The Rev. Sally Nolen was the officiating clergy. Her words were followed by eulogies by Zack York, a Sebewa neighbor and retired pro­ fessor of drama at Western Michigan Univer­ sity. and grandnephew Todd Gierman. Maurice Gierman recited the Robert Frost poem “The Road Not Taken." This was followed by an eulogy by friend William Davis and letters from two gentlemen of In­ dia. Dr. Ram Kishore and Elias Peter, which were read by Vera Gierman. Neighbor/sports author Tom Huggler had known Bob only three years. At the close of the service, depar­ ting participants were handed maps to the Musgrove property known as Sunshine and another map of the park property. Those at­ tending drove to the Huggler home for park­ ing and crossed through the pines on a carpet of pine needles to the clearing where there HOMEOWNERS!^ limn from paycheck» paycheck! LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! was shelter from the hot sun. The Rev Nolan gave a benediction and tnend Bill Davis in­ vited those present to share in strewing the cremains. either on the premises or in some spot special to Bob or to themselves Jacob Peter, a brother of friend Elias Peter, flew from New Jersey to Grand Rapids Saturday morning and was met by the former Deanne Gierman so he could attend. Jacob had visited the Gierman family several years ago when there was a dedication event at the Sessions schoolhouse on Riverside Drive. Among the other accomplishments of the remembered man were the prodding ot the County Board of Commissioners to clean up the burial ground on the first county "poor farm" in Ronald Township with a marker to denote the inmates buried there, the cleanup and boulder with plaque <>t the second county farm burial ground on Riverside Drive, now within the confines of the Ionia State Recreational Area, procurnng markers for Revolutionary War veterans buried in the county, a marker for Princess Ella Jane Petoskey. the naming of the Petoskey stone as Michigan's official state stone, the publication of the Sebewa Rccollec lor. with the profits used to restore and main­ tain the Sebewa Center School, the countless interviews with people older lhan himself and preservation of their stories for posterity. sup­ port of five historical societies, library sup­ port. development of a worn out 20-acre gravel area in Sebewa Township into a park like area named Sunshine with its towering evergreens and carpet of pine needles which transformed useless land into a virtual cathedral, transfer of Petoskey birch trees which grace his park and some privileged homes in the area, his valiant attempt to save histoneal gingko trees at the Portland Con­ gregational Church grounds and the Blan­ chard house in Ionia (the century old trees were removed in the name of progress), his world travels with or without luggage. In a board meeting on Monday night, direc­ tors of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Socie­ ty heard reports of the successful hollyhock sale Given a year or two more the village should have a start tow ad once again being the Hollyhock Village as was decreed by the Village Council back in 1932 With 400 plants sold last year and more this year, there should be a flowery showing in time. Plans are to repeat the sale in 1997 Bun tings will be sold al Art in the Park July 6 and at Depot Day on July 27. but also at a private home on village garage sale day June I If anyone wants a new bunting to hang by Memorial Day. they can be secured by calling Lynda Cobb. John Waite or other society of­ ficers. Jan Reed Smith brought her plans for small animals from John Ball Park Zoo to be at Depot Day from noon to 2:30 p m. They arc animals that can be seen and some can be handled. The entertainment roster is nearly complete from two until eight Pam Swilcr is in charge of the auto displays. The raffle ar­ rangements are made for the cash prizes and for the top prize of a weekend stay at Amish Acres in Indiana with accommodations and dinner theater The directors elected officers which is a repeat roster from 1995 Parent volunteers of East and West elemen tary schools recently entertained the teachers and aides from both schools at a luncheon al Fellowship Hall. Al Woodland a similar group hosted elementary staff members at lunch at the Wt^xiland Towne House with a roast beef dinner and salad with desserts brought by the rmxher volunteers On Friday this week, the East El volunteers are hosting community members who have made volunteer contributions to the teachers and students at lunch in the Annex. The Lions' Club chicken barbecue was another success, with more than 200 meals consumed at lhe beach pavilion and another 500 meals taken out to be enjoyed. The weather was beautiful for diners to use the park benches in the wooded area next to the pavilKNi completed in 1995. NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! ONE WEEK ONLY thru 4/30/96, ONE MONTH UNLIMITED..... J Gel a GRFAT TAN at Youi Convenience ITJ ANYTIME ONLY INGLE TPiPS AVAILABLE • 7--------For your MASSAGE s a wonasrfU way to melt away the stress and achy musdes not come from wtrtng. piayrtg or exeesng insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count. plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50 + drivers Homeowner dis­ counts lor non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto. Hom, Life Commercial 126 S Michigan. Hastings. Ml 49058 26” ■MWMkeimi •WnOfllNUmeOtoHI (\Wd on 1/2 hour or hour* Rf OKI N Give a Mother's Day Gift Certificate 15 Mr Char ‘.'ssage 1/2 Hou M9CZ/ i0.00 Vasoge 25.00 iHazMBoa. Vxioje 40.00 NAIL DEPARTMENT SPECIALS MANICURES - ’3.00 OFF NOW ‘7.00 P6DICUR6S - ‘5.00 OFF NOW *19.99 6ARPI6RCING - *2.00 OFF NOW *4.99 With JO only - Appointment NMOMory ELECTROLYSIS - Knsh a heiprtg mdny area people free ther-selves of unwanted hair and often FREE consultations and you ccn ieom • Why you may hove a bar problem ♦ How elec­ trolysis works * The different effects of temporary ho* removal methods* Areas that con be worked or. Receive $2.00 OFF your 1st visit lor electrolysis. RAZOR'S CcrtSjpor |4U|KMU« JOMdtlWMUlUI AAA MO«TC«Ci a FwanCIAI C<?«r, EXTRA COPIES ^90^ 4fc Men • Women Cal tot on appointment today! HAIROESICNERS _______ —_ Open 6 days a week Mon.Fri. 8 to 8: Sat. 8 to 4 Walk-Ins Welcome r—112 E. COURT ST. HASTINGS 948-8767 of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1996-97 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 12, 1996 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Michi­ gan, the Board of Education of Barry Intermediate School District will hold a public hearing to consider the district's proposed 1996-97 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 1996-97 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 1996-97 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at Barry Intermediate School District, 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Ml from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education, Barry Intermediate School District this 8th day of May, 1996. Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary NOTICE of HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD of APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a hearing on May 30. 1996 at 800 PM at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan To act upon a request of Mr James R. Cooley. Mr Cooley has proposed to purchase property located behind 5980 Middleville Road Currently there is a 25 foot easement to this property Mr Cooley would like a variance to be able to use this easement so he can build a home on this property The property is described as N 25 A of the W 1/2 of the W 1/2 NW 1/4 Section 5. Town 3. Range 9 West. Barry County. Michigan with permanent Right-Of-Way described as a strip 25 ft wide extending S from SD 25 A along W Sec line to center of Hwy Rutland Charter Township Ordinance Sec 104 1705 Road Access Requirements states that regulations under subsection do not prohibit the construction of buildings upon land more than 250 fee! from a public road, provided that the parcel of land has at least 66 feet of frontage on a public road Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the above request, either verbally or in wnting. will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place The application for the above request is available for inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during regular business hours Rutland Charter Township wdl provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 23, 1996 Seven Hastings stores cited for selling cigarettes to teens by Jran Gallup Staff Writer Seven Hastings businesses were cited ear­ lier this month for selling cigarettes to a minor. Hastings City Police report The city police department did a check on area businesses, to sec if they were selling cigarettes or alcohol lo minors, said Detec­ tive Tom Pennock. A 16-year-old was sent into the area stores to try to buy cigarettes, lie said The seven Hastings area businesses citing lor sellings cigarettes to the minor were Cappon* Quick Mart on Green Street, the Tinted gas station on Court Street, the Su­ perette on North Michigan Street. Felpausch on South Michigan, the RAJ Inc gas sta­ tion on North Broadway. the Admiral Ship Store gas station on North Broadway and K mart. Pennock said. A recheck seven days later, this lime with a |7-year-old seeking to buy cigarettes, found three stores that again sold to a minor. They were Cappon s Quick Mart on Green. K mart and the United gas station on Court Street Pennock said all of the area stores that sell cigarettes were checked. In the recheck, the teen tned lo buy alco­ hol in the stores that sell alcohol, and cigarettes in stores that sell only tobacco products. No Hastings businesses sold alcohol to the minor. "The Hastings Police Department will continue to monitor the sale of cigarettes and alcohol to minors." Pennock said. COURT NEWS: In Barry County Circuit Court last week. Howard D. Frizzell Jr.. 19. of 2516 E. Carl­ ton Ctr. Hastings, was sentenced to IK months to IO years in prison for robbing a Total gas station in Wcxdland. Fnzzcll will receive 162 days of credit for jail time already served for one count of armed robbery Judge Jim Fisher said during sentencing that Frizzell had a 3.25 grade point average in high school and scored well on college ap­ titude tests. However, the judge said. Frizzell had apparently been using LSD. marijuana, and other drugs. Fisher told thcl9-ycar-old that he has a bright future" ahead of him if he can "get the drugs" out of his life. In other court business last week: • Jared C. Thompson. 25. of I IK E. High St.. Hastings, was sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation for thirddegree child abuse. Thompson also was given two months in jail and five years pro­ bation for absconding. The two sentences are to be served concurrently. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Miscellaneous WRITERS! Get published, fiction non fiction. New Video shows you how. 539.95. Call TLP 616-374-0061. M.CJVisa/ COD. H anh /’(l\ !//(/</«<* AKC ROTTWEILERS big beautiful healthy puppies, excel­ lent bloodlines, family raised, all vet work done, both parents can be seen. 5300. 616-765-3260 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET - Sunday, May 26. Bring lhe family and view 300 exhibitors. Food, picnic areas. Show rain or shine. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $3 admission. Free parking at the fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan.________ l.u\l A / ound GUITARS WANTED: Collet lor pays $100 to $5,000 for Gibson. Fender, Martin, Grctsch, National, Dobro. 1 800-375 CLAY. LOST DOG, LAKE ODESSA AREA on April 16th. 1 1/2 year old fixed male, blonde and white Huskie/Akita mix, answers to “Bear”. 616-374-0139 Ganific Sal< I or Reni CANOE A 3HP MOTOR, long guns, gas grill, 5hp mower, wheclbarrel, freezer, small appliances. router, buffer, tools, miscellaneous. Saturday, 104. 2351 Wasabinang St., Hastings (West Slate tn Chippewa Trail to Mgtt)._________ ____________ APPROXIMATELY 180 ACRES hay & com ground, reasonable, Johnstown Twp. 616-374-0139________ _______ GETTING MARRIED? Setting up housekeeping? Aunt Eilcn can help Lovely gowns, silk flowers, household furnish­ ings - easy prices. Also. MORE interesting ESTATE A JEWELERY. Remember, Good things come to those who wait... but only those things left by those *ho didn’t Aunt Ellen’s Attic, Delton. M-43. 623-8900 Help H anted ATTENTION STUDENTS! National firm expanding! $1025 lo start! Great resume experience, flexible full/parttime, A.A.S.P. Scholarships available. Call Monday-Friday: I0am-4pm. Grand Haven, 846-2055, Grand Rapids, 245-3882, Kalamazoo. 323-7800___________________ BABYSITTER WANTED MY HOUSE on Thornapplc Lake Road. No weekends, nothing after 7pm. 2 kids, 5150 an hour, 3 davs a week. 517-852-23)0 ask for Dawn IHS< (>VERY TOYS - earn SSS software, toys, trips, child development information, etc. Consultants needed in the Hast­ ings area. Call Kathy. 891-0111. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED IN Accounting. Payroll, Quar­ terly & Year End Repo ts. Word Perfect helpful. Friendly person, part time job, extr* hours required during tax and quarterly time .Send resume to Personnel: 137 W. Stale Street, Hastings, Ml 49058_________________ ON CALL/PART TIME Direct care staff to assist six people at a AISMR Home. Inquiries call 945-9613.______ RESIDENT MANAGER: Mature couple must live on site, relocation necessary, must posses own tools, office skills, be a self starter, work well with others, port time po’.uon. For information 616-652-0466. Lansing Management Company E.O.E. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Writing Skills Culler Paraprufesstonal 10-25 hrs p/wccx fur 34 weeks (some cveing hours likely assignments may be onand of! campus). Assist instruc­ tor in Wnung Center teaching grammar, spelling, punctuation, paragraph writing. Associate’s degree with some coursework and or training :n English. SI I 4| hourly Closing: June 4, 1996 Send cover letter and resume to Administrative Services Job #605, Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek, Ml 4901' An Equal Opportunity Employer Educator CROOKED LAKE DELTON 4 bedroom house, $600 a month plus utilities and deposit. Call 623-8135 ! ann |, 1972 JOHN DEERF Loader Backhoe, diesel, 2- d, new tires, majored recent.}, as is where is. Scaled bids l.y 6/5/96, see at Plainwell Public Works, 126 Fairlane Sl 616-635-9363. FOR SALE: BABY OSTRICH SI00$300 each. 517-852-1922 /• or Sale 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM SET includes sofa, loveseat A chair. Beautiful medium gray & mauve. 2 months old. Sacrifice $285. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL WHITE DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress. Built solid &. very ornate. Cost 5650. sacrifice $250. 1 week old. 1-517-699-4148_________ BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED with Queen size Sealy Posturpcdic Firm Mattress set. 3 months old. Cost $850. Sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-2251 BEDROOM OUTFIT 6 pieces W ith Queen size mattress set. Beautiful oak finish, I month old. cost $1200. sell for $300. 1-517-699-4148_____________ BUYING - OLD POST­ CARDS, Phone: 616-948-4094 I or Sale {tiLomotive ’82 CHEVY CAMARO 84,000 miles, new 4 barrel Holley carborator, chrome valve covers, hood scoop, Crager Mag Wheels, automatic, electric hatchback, body in good shape, needs engine $1,500. 623-5077 /hunk }on CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to my friends and family for making my 80th birthday special for me. Thanks for the beautiful cards, telephone calls and gifts. Also, a big thank you for coming to my open house. 1 feel truly blessed with family and friends. ________________ Dolores Hall CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my fami­ ly, relatives, friends and neigh­ bors for the many nice cards and gifts I received on my 88th birthday. They are really appreciated. God Bless al) of you. Elsie Fisher Xaltonal \d\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026, exL 1400 (24 Hrs.)_______________________ FREE CASH GRANT NEVER REPAY. Use for busi­ ness, personal, medical, educa­ tion. Call anytime for free infor­ mation, 1-954-423-6616 KING SIZE “PILLOW TOP** Luxury Firm Sealy Mattress Set with deluxe frame. 2 months old. Cost 51,200 new. Sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414 HOMEOWNERS WANTED!! Kayak Pools is seeking demo homesites to display its new maintenance free Kayak Pool. Save thousands of SSS with this unique opportuni­ ty. Call Now!!! 1-800-9-KAYAK-9 Real Estate Rusiness Services ATTENTION VETERANS AND RESERVIST, buy the home of your choice. No money down. No closing cost Cail WESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint. Call Randson, 945-2545____________________ today for details. The Mortgage House 616-945 0290_________ GAYLORD. 10.42 beautiful acres square in shape. Bulldozed driveway and campsite. Short drive to state land. $8,900; 5500 down; $120. mo., 11% land contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968 3118 HASTINGS, Algonquin Lake Estates. 220x186' custom built. Many quality features. 6 rooms, 2 baths; Lower level: 5 rooms, 1 bath. Attached large garage, air, 28 head automatic sprinklers, $184,900. Owners 948-2015 IF YOU HAVE HAD a bank mptcy or slow credit, ynu may still qualify for a loan. Call today for details. The Mortgage House 616-945-0299_______________ UNLOCK THE CASH IN YOUR HOME. Pay off your credit card and other expensive loans. Consolidate your bills into one monthly payment. Call today for details. The Mortgage House 616-945-0299 HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson. 616-945-2545_______________ HOMEOWNERS9 CASH FAST! •Home and income property’Debt consolidation•Turaed down? problem credit? We can hclp!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage &. Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation__________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Sen ice. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washirjgA>r laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. This past February. Thompson failed to appear in court for arraignment on the felony child abuse charges. He was facing charges of inflicting bums and bruises on a 2-yearold girl who was the daughter of a female ac­ quaintance. Police later traced Thompson to California and he was brought back to Hastings to face the charges. He pleaded guilty to one count of third-de­ gree child abuse, a high court misdemeanor that carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison, in exchange for dropping more se­ rious child abuse charges carrying a maxi­ mum penally of 15 years in prison. • William T Dunegan. 31, of 5480 Alpine. Comstock Park, was sentenced to two years probation, the first six months to be spent in lhe Barry County Jail, for sec­ ond-degree home invasion. Dunegan pleaded guilty to breaking into a home on Shaw Lake Road this past January. Dunegan told Judge Fisher that the crime was a result of getting involved with "the wrong people and getting mixed up in the wrong things." He told Fisher "this is my first felony and my last felony." He said he'd previously had a drinking problem and was currently taking the drug methadone "to calm my nerves." Duncgans attorney. Mike McPhillips. told Fisher Ddunegan had attempted suicide 18 months ago. Dunegan is to have substance abuse coun­ seling while on probation • Kevin L. Poole, 30, of 95 Magnolia Ave.. Battle Creek, was sentenced to two years of probation, the first 90 days to be spent in the Barry County Jail, for attempted larceny in a building. The jail time will be suspended if Poole completes his probation successfully. He is also to obtain mental health and substance abuse counseling. More serious larceny charges were dropped at sentencing as part of a plea agreement. The mure serious charges alleged that Poole stole tools from a garage and guns from a residence in Assyria Township. The at­ tempted larceny charge Poole pleaded guilty lo is considered a high court misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison. • Ernestine M. Reed, 32, of 303 Redner, Battle Creek, was sentenced to six months in jail for violating her probation. Reed began serving three years of proba­ tion in January for larceny in a building. She is to continue her probation after she gets •out of jail. POLICE BEAT: Road signs, stop sign damaged HOPE TOWNSHIP — The identifying road signs and lhe stop sign al Kingsbury and Waldorff roads in Hope Township were reported May b to hasc cither bullet holes through lhem. or have been shot at and hit. Troopers at the Hastings State Police Post report. The complaint was made by an employee of the Barry County Road Commission, who said the damage looked like it was made with a gun larger (han a .22 caliber. The cost of repairing the signs is set at $77.40 Plainwell man injured in crash ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A Plainwell man was injured in a one-car crash Sunday al 3:30 a.m. on Norns Road near Mullen Road The 25-ycar-Jd told Barry County Sheriffs deputies he fell asleep before his 1985 Honda left lhe roadway, went into a ditch, overturned and struck several trees The man was wearing scat bells, and alcohol was a factor in the accident. A preliminary breath test registered (he driver’s blood alcohol level at . 19. A .10 reading is considered drunken driving. Woman held on prescription drug charge HASTINGS — A Lansing woman was arrested by Hastings City Police on outstanding warrants from Lansing, driving on a suspended license and possession of prescription drugs that were not prescribed for her. The woman was arrested on May 18. Police say the charge of possession of prescription drugs is still under investigation. No one hurt in 2-car crash CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A Nashville woman driving on Clark Road near M-79 carrying four passengers pulled into the path of another vehicle on May 16. causing the two vehicles to collide. Bethany A. Howard. 33. told Barry County Sheriffs deputies she stopped at a stop sign to turn left, saw no traffic, and pulled into the roadway Howard then saw a vehicle driven by Russell L. Bird. 49, of Hastings, and tried to avoid the collision. Bird, driving a 1980 Honda, also tned to evade the accident. Passengers in lhe Howard vehicle, Courtney Howard. 5. Rachel Howard 4, Lance Howard. 7, and Megan Howard. 6. were not injured Howard was cited for failure to yield lhe right of way. There was no alcohol involved in the accident. Hastings diners’ car vandalized HASTINGS — Patrons of a downtown Hastings eatery found their car had been vandalized while they ate dinner. Hastings City Police report a black 1994 Chevrolet Beretta was scratched in several places on the front fender and door. The incident happened in City Parking Lot No. 2 Saturday. May 18 at about 6.30 p.m. Juvenile hurt in Orangeville crash ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A May 16 crash on Marsh Road and 9 Mile Road resulted in injury to a male juvenile, but no injury lo another man. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Michael Chad Adams, 20, of Shelbyville, told police he was trying to make a "U* turn in the intersection of Marsh and 9 Mile roads, when an off-road-vehicle southbound on Marsh Road ran into his automobile. Adams, driving a 1985 Ford, was wearing seat belt and was unhurt. The male juvenile who was driving a 1984 Yamaha was taken to Burgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo for treatment, where he was treated and released. The young man was weanng a helmet. Officials said no alcohol was involved in the crash. Puppy stolen from pet shop HASTINGS — Someone walked off with a puppy that was in a cage at lhe back of • Terry L. Kloth. 29. of 114 Wilrad Court, Kalamazoo, pleaded not guilty to a charge of violating his probation. Kloth is alleged to have committed at­ tempted felonious assault in Allegan County, which would be a violation of the probation he was serving in Barry County for felony drunk driving. Kloth is alleged in Allegan to have threat­ ened his fiance's ex-husband with a shotgun. Kloth's attorney said Kloth will maintain he was trying to protect his fiance's child, who had allegedly been removed from the cx-husbaiid's custody. A June 11 hearing date on the probation violation charge was set. Blair's Pet and Garden Supplies in downtown Hastings May 14. An employee of the business discovered a puppy taken within a 10-minute span of time. Hastings City Police say if you see an eight-week-old yellow lab puppy roaming or running at large, call the police. The puppy is valued at $125. • Kaii S. Hubbard, 33, of 910 E. Jolly Road. Lansing, was sentenced to six months in jail for violating her probation by failing lo pay back court fines and costs. Hubbard was serving probation for welfare fraud. Hubbard's jail sentence was suspended on condition she maize $100 weekly payments lo the court for the fines and fees. for alleged possession of marijuana Marc Elliott McClendon. 25. was stopped by Barry County Sheriffs Department deputies on May 4 in lhe area of Market and Apple streets in Hastings. While talking to McClendon, deputies saw a marijuana pipe. They report lhe man said he also had some • Jody J. Taggen. 18, of 276 W. Casgrove. Nashville, pleaded guilty to possess­ ing marijuana, second offense, a felony. Taggen told the court he'd just finished making a court appearance where he was convicted of the misdemeanor charge of pos­ sessing marijuana when police searched his car and found additional marijuana. Taggert's attorney, James Goulooze, said the marijuana was "something he (Taggen) just left in there (lhe car) that he hadn't dis­ posed of yet." Taggen said he'd been "sitting at Fel­ pausch" when police asked to search his ve­ hicle. Sentencing is set for May 30. HASTINGS — Loud music by four or five people gathered in a parking lot ted to complaints to the Hastings City Police, who investigated and arrested one of the young Man’s vehicle hit from behind RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man's vehicle was tailgated by another and then hit in the back end when he stopped at a stop sign. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Ricky L. Elkins. 37. told deputies he was being tailgated by a driver in a full-sized blue Chevrolet pickup May 13. When Elkins slopped al lhe stop sign at Gun Lake Road and North Wall Lake Road, the suspect struck the back of Elkins' car and fled. Man held for pot possession HASTINGS — A traffic stop for a broken headlight led to the arrest of a Hastings man • The May 16 Court News said Diana K. Taylor. 47. of 6197 W. Gresham Highway. Vermontville, was sentenced to two and a half years of probation for embezzling $8,000 in funds from a former employer. Taylor was charged with embezzlement, a 10- year felony, but was allowed to plead to attempted larceny from a building, a high court misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison. • Donald Cornelius Jr.. 23. of 7524 Hay­ ward Road. Delton, was anaigned on charges of violating probation *sy failing to pay court fines and costs He is serving proba­ tion for attempted larceny in a building. A June 20 hearing date on the matter was set. CORRECTION: An article on a May 13 accident involving Johnny Oritz of Wayland was incorrect. Alcohol was not a factor in the accident. marijuana The substance was field tested and checked positive for marijuana. Loud music leads to pot arrest people in the Hastings Mutual Parking Lot. White officers talked to the young people, they smelted marijuana. One admitted he had been smoking. A Middleville man was arrested and lodged in the Barry County jail. Vandals hit Fish Hatchery Park HASTINGS — Vandals lore down a tennis net and damaged a pond drainage box at Fish Hatchery Park sometime during the night-time hours of May 14-15. Hastings City Police say. The vandalism of city property is being investigated. Accident leads to two citations HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Hope Township accident resulted in a Cloverdale man being cited for operating under the influence of alcohol by State Police from the Hastings Post. Linda Sue Hatfield (Snyder). 36. of Delton was stopped on Guernsey Lake Road wailing for traffic to clear lo turn left onto Lakeside Road at 4:30 p.m. May 16. when a man driving a 1983 Mercury crested a hill and struck her car. troopers said. A witness told troopers the car coming over the hill was traveling too fast to stop. The man's blood alcohol level measured .23. A .10 is legally considered drunk. Snyder was cited for no. having an operator's license. Both parties were wearing seat belts. Two women hurt in accident BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — A 5 p.m. accident in Dowling Monday caused two women to be taken to area hospitals. Abby Gail Davis, 21. driving a 1992 Pontiac, was southbound on M-37 turning cast on Dowling Road, when she turned left in front of a car driven by Penny Wright. 35. said Stale Police from the Has..ngs Prist. Wright, driving a 1991 GMC Blazer, was northbound on M-37. Witnesses told troopers the Davis car made the left turn without yielding lo the Wright vehicle. Wnght was taken to Battle Creek Health System/Community Site where she was treated and released. Troopers said Davis was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was to have a C-sect ion. The baby was bom at Pennock and transferred to a Kalamazoo hospital. It is unknown what if any effect the accident had on the baby Both women were weanng seat bells and no alcohol was involved. Neither was cited. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-05-30.pdf 69115ebb4090ac06e1ac44984b665b28 PDF Text Text Records broken in county meet Township election races outlined SeePage 12 See Page 2 Delton, Hastings grads honored SeePage 10, 11, 19 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ■ H/3U/96 M ■ briMer, Nary Tfil E.Quiaby Road R-6 Hastings, HI 49058 Hastings THURSDAY. MAY 30 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 22 News Briefs Congress hopeful 1st Friday speaker Kim TuniticlifT. Democratic cxndxtate for the Seventh CongrexxtomJ Dntrict tea. will tpeak ut the next Rm Friday program at noon June 7 at Thomas JefJenoa Hall in Hastmgi. Tunnicliff will run for lhe seal now held by Republican Nick Smith, who is facing primary oppoaition from Doug Myers TunaklifT. 41. it director of lhe Gerald R Ford Institute of Public Ser­ vice at Albion College and has been a member of the Albion City Council since 1994. The Seventh Congressional District in­ cludes the townships of Assyria. Maple Grove and Johnstown and most of Baltimore Township in Barry County. It abo includes all of Branch. Calhoun. Eaton. Hillsdale. Jackson and Lenawee counties and part of Washtenaw County Tuitntdiff is expected Io talk about tome of the issues of die upcoming campaign. City Band start* new season soon The Hastings City Band is preparing for a new summer series of Wednesday night concerts in Fish Hatchery Park. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at lhe Hastings High School band room, beginning June 4. The ensemble is made up of high school and adult instrumentalists locally anJ from surrounding communities Director is Joaqb P. Laloye. All questions about the City Band program may be directed to him al 9464409 or 945-9766 Groundwater meeting slated ANNER City, Hanover Village nearly $500,000 apart by David T. Young Editor Hastings' largcsi-cver development and the City Council arc nearly a half million dol­ lars apart on a misunderstanding over utility fees. Fred Jacobs, an investor of the Hanover Village housing and business project told council Monday night that if it insists on collecting water and sewer development fees according to an ordinance it passed in Jan­ uary 1995. he'd have to pay $485,000 more than he originally anticipated, which could put plans in jeopardy. Council Monday night did not resolve the misunderstanding or make a decision, but did vote to grant the developers' request to ap­ prove a waler meter for its newest apartment building, pending Planning Commission approval June 3 for an occupancy permit. Meanwhile, utility fee problem will be taken up again in lhe council's June 24 meeting. At issue is interpretation of two letters in 1990 between then-developer Alpha Proper­ ties and then-Hastings Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich. in which it was said that "There will be no tap charges be­ cause the developer of this project will be re­ quired to construct all water and sewer lines in the project." City officials contend the agreement specifically dealt with lap fees, but not with development or improvement fees. "Tap fees, development fees. 1 don't care what you call them." Jacobs said. "We had no inclination (in 1993) that there would be any additional utility fees. "At that time, all lhe city talked about was tap charges, not development fees... So where are we going to come up with the half million dollars to keep this project going in the long run?" Jacobs said agreements made in 1990 should not be subject to an ordinance the city passed in 1995 that assessed a fee of $1,500 per residential equivalent for all new hookups. The previous fee. before 1995. had See HANOVER, continued page 4 Hastings honors war dead Hastings' American Legion opened the Memorial Day parade with a amrch down Broadway with U.S. and other flags in hand. See more photos on page 3 of today's Banner. County wants more members on new AAA governing board by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers wants more county representation on lhe new Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Govern­ ing Board it is creating with Calhoun County to be responsible for aging programs and services. With a 7-1 vote. Barry commissioners Tuesday endorsed a draft of an agreement be­ tween the two counties for administration of a new AAA. but voted 6-2 to add an amend­ ment to increase the number of at-large members representing Barry. Calhoun has proposed having three atlarge members on the seven-member board to Barry's one at-large member in proportion to each county's senior citizen population. Calhoun has 24.000 senior citizens and Barry has about 8.000. Hanover. Hastings. . The future of the groundwater stewardship progrMt will be dncusaed. Mick McGuire, groundwater lechni clan for the Soil and Water Conservation District, said people are welcome Io come to talk about reducing the risk for contamination asaociated with use of pesticides of nitrogen fertiliser. For more information, call 946-6056. member. Bumham Brook Center, located in Battle Creek has been designated as Calhoun and Barry's AAA by the stale Commission on Services to the Aging. Bumham Brook is an agency that offers programs, activities and services to members who are 50 and over and to members' spouses of any age. Among the responsibilities of the AAA Governing Board is to determine the alloca­ by Mary Warner Staff Writer If you ignore those pesky notices from Barry County Circuit Court, notifying you that you're eligible for jury duty, beware. You might gel arrested. Notices were sent out May 17 to some 3.000 residents. Citizens had until May 27 to send lhe questionnaires back to the county clerk's office. The trouble is. only about half have been recaved thus far. according to county jury coordinator Patricia VanDenburg. Those who haven't relumed them better beware. Last year, 15 people who failed to fill out questionnaires were found to be in contempt of court and warrants were issued for their arrest The warrants were sent out this past January , and thus far eight of the 15 have been arrested, brought to jail, and then hauled before Circuit Judge Jim Fisher. Al least one of the truant would-be jurors had to spend lhe night in jail Ronald L. Moser. 24. of 10840 Lacy Road. Bellevue, was arrested last Wednesday at 1:30 a m. and remained in lhe Barry County Jail until the following morning, when he appeared before Judge Fisher and was ordered to fill out the County pet show set for Saturday The third annual Barry County Humane Society pet show will be held Saturday morning on the County Cour­ thouse lawn Registration for cats and ocher small pets will be at 10:30 a.m. and show time will be at 11. Dogs will be registered al noon, with show time al 12:30 p.m. There n a SI registration fee for each pel. Prizes in the dogs category will be for best costume, biggest and smallest, pelowner look-alike, best trick and shortest Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 Without increasing Barry's representation. Barry most likely would occupy only two of the seven scats on the governing board. Barry County Board Chairman James Bai­ ley said because Calhoun has proposed that board membership be defined as one Calhoun County commissioner, three Calhoun County at-large members, one Barry County commissioner, one Barry atlarge member and one Bumham Brook Board tion of state and federal funds for aging pro­ grams and services in Barry and Calhoun. The governing board also enters into con­ tracts or awards grants to implement services in the area plan and oversees administration of lhe area plan and/or annual implementa­ tion plan (AIP) and conducts bi-annual re­ views of progress in implementing the AIP, including management, program develop­ ment and service objectives. Bailey said Barry Commission on Aging Executive Director Tammy Pennington said she believes there should be equal representa­ tion on the governing board and that the county's membership on the advisory board, which makes recommendations for programs and needs for senior citizen programs, could be by population. ”1 have to agree with the logic that's be- See AAA, continued on page 2 Circuit Court getting tough with truant jurors The next meeuag of the Barry County Groundwater Stewardship team wilt be ■ 7 p.m Tuesday. June 4. in the Barry County Soil and Waler Conservation District conference room. 1611 S. Prizes in the cats competition will be for longest whiskers, shortest tail, softest fur. most unusual color, biggest, smallest, longest tail and softest fur. Other small pets will have prizes for longest ears, shortest tail and softest fur. Diane Haines of Feed Sack Fashions and David Shilling of Dad's pet products are providing many of the prizes. A bake sale, face painting for lhe kids and more will be part of the day. For more informalion about the Humane Society or the pet show, cal) 852-9774 PRICE SO* $150 for a raspberry pie!!! A raspberry pie. baked by Barry County Shenft Steve DeBoer, sold tor S150 at the recent Spring Fling Auction, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber ot Commerce George Anderson and Doug Mucci. co-owners of Thomapple Motors in Hastings, were the highest bidders for the pie. From left are Anderson. Jennifer Lumbert of Appletree Auctioneering. DeBoer and Mucci. The Spring Fling Committee, chaired by Julie DeBoer and Wes Robinson, is pleased with the success of the event which raised about 52.255. Proceeds after expenses will be used tor community promotions, said Chamber Executive Director Dixie StadelManshum. Donations from many businesses and individuals boosted fund-raising efforts, she said. questionnaire. Moser had failed to return a jury question­ naire sent to him in July of 1995. In September 1995. he and 99 other Barry resi­ dents who'd failed to send in their question­ naires were sent a second form. On Nov. 9. 1995. Moser was among 15 residents who were cited for being in contempt of court for not reluming questionnaires. Arrest warrants were issued this past Jan­ uary. Police did not seek lhe truant jurors out. but rather waited until the people were stopped for a traffic violation or otherw ise ran afoul of the law before they arrested them on the bench warrant. One of those arrested was a school teacher, according to Circuit Court Administrator Mary Williams. Judge Fisher had to be rousted from bed in lhe middle of the night so the teacher would not have to spend lhe night in jail. In court last Thursday. Moser claimed he was receiving mail at three separate addresses and was not aware that the juror materials h id been sent to him. (The delinquent no­ tices. VanDenburg said, were sent by certi­ fied mail, which required the recipients to sign for the letters.) Williams believes last year was the first time warrants have been issued in Barry County for the arrest of truant jurors. Williams said other counties besides Barry are beginning to do the same thing. "The trouble is. they're just totally ignor­ ing us." Williams said of those who fail to return the questionnaires. “People just don t lake jury duty seriously." State law requires everyone except con­ victed felons or people over 70 years old to serve as jurors. Williams said. Those who refuse, according to Fisher, face a maximum penally of 30 days in jail and a $250 fine. Williams said it is people's "civic duty" to serve as jurors, and if they ignore their jury summons, "they have to pay lhe conse­ quences." She said those who grumble about jury duty are asked the question. "If you were the one on trial, wouldn't you want good people to show up for your trial?" The court does work with prospective ju­ rors. though. Williams said, trying to fit jury duty into their schedules. For instance, farmers prefer to serve their jury time in the winter when they are not tending their crops, she said. They usually will be accommo­ dated. Teachers are usually allowed to serve during the summer, when they arc out of school. People who own small businesses are usually excused from jury duly if they See JURORS, continued page 18 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30. 1996 Township election contests include some familiar and new faces News Briefs: ‘Tour de Cure’ ride is June 2 The third annual Greater Grand Rapids "Tour de Cure" fund-raising ride, sponsored b> the American Diabetes Association. will be held at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area Sun­ day. June 2. Riders can chose one of three routes, for 15. 31 and 62 miles The "Tour de Cure" is designed for riders of all fitness levels. Registration is $25 prior to the event and $40 on the daj of the ride. Proceeds will he used for diabetes research and education For more information, or to register, call I 800-TOUR888 or (616) 243-8477 Grief recovery series to start Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-wcck grief recovery class beginning at 7 p.m. Monday. June 3. al the hospice office. 450 Meadow Run. Suite 200. Hastings. Grief recovery combines learning about the grief process and talking with others who have lost loved ones through death. The series is offered as a community service by Barry Community Hospice There is no charge, but donations are accepted. For more information, call the I ospicc office at 948-8452 Freeport Alumni banquet planned The Freeport Alumni Banquet will be held lhe afternoon and evening of Satur­ day. June 8. at the Freeport Community Building. All Freeport area graduates of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School are welcome. Social hour will start at 5 p.m.. with dinner at 6. For more information or to make reservations. call Darlene Vandcrwood at 795-7193 by June I Nominations sought for PAT awards Nominations are being sought for this year’s "Positive Action for Tomorrow" award, sponsored by the Barry County Futuring Committee. The deadline is Monday. June 10. NominalK«n forms can be obtained from the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service, at the Courts and Law Building or al J-Ad Graphics. The trophy is presented each year at lhe Barry County Fair, and certificates arc handed out to other individuals or organizations who hasc served their communities in meaningful ways. PAT awards arc intended to encourage forward thinking, unselfish, community enhancing actions above and beyond the expected and ordinary Nominations can be for past deeds or a project in pro­ gress. but they must have something to do with the attempt to make a brighter future Last year's winner was David Shinavear for his development of the Barry County Land Information Service. The award in 1994 went to organizers of the first Barry County Women’s Festival Youth Theatre Workshop slated The first Youth Theatre Workshop, sponsored by the Thomapplc Arts Coun­ cil of Barry County, will be held next month for youngsters in grades 5-12 The workshops arc scheduled for 12:30 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. dur­ ing two sessions in the weeks of June 10-14 and June 17-21 at the Arts Hat­ chery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. Hastings Play presentations will be held later in the summer Thirty students will he accepted into the program and there will be a $25 fee per person, which includes all supplies and materials The fee is due by June 3 Enrollment forms are available at area schools, libraries and at Charlton Park The workshops will include role play­ ing. makeup use. oral interpretation, memorization and performance, body movement, expression, improvisation, voice usage, character development, use of lighting and sound, set development, and construction and business development Tentative plans call for play practice to start June 24 The play will be perform­ ed in the Maple Valley School District July 9. De I (on July 10. Thomapplc Kellogg July 11 and twice on July 12 at the Arts Alive Festival in Hastings Workshop instructors will be Mary Martha Mclcndy and Mel Hund and Todd Willard will direct the plays. For more information, call John Fehscnfeld at 945-3789 New elementary groundbreaking set A groundbreaking ceremony, open to the public, is planned for the new Star Elementary School at 4 p.m. Tuesday. June 4. on Star School Road Those attending may travel south on M-37 from Hastings to River Road, turn left on River Road and then left on Star School Road The open field on the left is the site of the new school. The school is slated to open in the 1997-98 school year. Mental Health Board to meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held Thursday. June 6. at 8 a.m. in the conference room. For more information, call Jan McLean at 948-8041 Harvest House meeting slated An informational meeting about Harvest House will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. June 3. at the Country Chapel in Dowling. The United Methodist Women of Country Chapel are hosts for the pro­ gram. which will outline what Harvest House is and seeks to do. Pennock plans diabetes classes Pennock Hospital will offer a series of four classes on diabetes and its effects on the body, starting June 4. Explanations of the disease, diet and medication will be reviewed. Instructors will include a registered dietitian, a registered pharmacist and a registered diabetes educator. The program is approved for Medicare/Medicaid participants and coverage. Scheduled dates for the classes are June 4. 11. 18 and 25. all Tuesday even­ ings. from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $120. Pre-register by calling 948-3125. Garden club plans seed, plant giveway Vegetable and flower plants and some seed packets will be given away next week by the Thomapplc Garden Club to clients of the Barry County Family In­ dependence Agency, formerly lhe Department of Social Services). The club will give them away from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. Tues­ day and Wednesday . June 4 and 5. in front of the Fl A building or in the lobby. The plants will include tomatoes, cab­ bage and onion sets. This is the fourth year the club members have offered seeds and plants as part of a community service project, encouraging others to try a hand at gardening Summer reading club starts soon "A Century of Books — Be a CentReader’’ is the theme for lhe Hastings Public Library’s Summer Reading Club, which starts June 3 and runs until Aug. The library- will display vintage quilts and accessories. "Grandma's Featherb­ ed." Programs and displays will reflect the local library’s celebration of its 100th year Signup will begin June 3. There will be three age divisions, preschool and prereaders. 6- to 10-yearolds and 11 and older. Each group will be given special folders and prizes will be awarded. Children who sign up for the reading club also will receive a special poster to put in the window. If Channel I7’s Maranda sees it. she will stop and give prizes to the whole family. Other activities are planned over the summer. For more information, call 945-4263. Golf tourney to help Habitat The second annual golf tournament to raise funds for Barry County Habitat for Humanity will be held Saturday. June 15. at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Tee times start at 9:30 a.m. he golf event will be a two-person scramble for up to 50 teams For those who may not have a partner. Habitat will do some pairing. Entry fee is S35 per person, which in­ cludes 18 holes of golf and a cart, food after nine holes, food after 18. soft drinks, prizes and drawings Deadline to sign up is Saturday. June I. For more information, call 795-3548. Proceeds from the tourney will go to Habitat, a non-denominational Christian ministry that builds decent, affordable housing for low income people. J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County’s 16 townships will sec a v anety of contests in the Aug. 6 primary and November general election, but most positions will be filled again by incumbents running unopposed. The deadline for filing petitions for township posts was May 14 All township posts, including supervisor, clerk, treasurer and trustee, have faur-year terms. The following is a sketch of which candidates filed for posts in each of the townships: Assyria Township There w ill be no contests here, as four of the five scats on lhe Township Board likely will be retained by incumbents seeking re­ election unopposed and newcomer Geraldine Morgan also has no opposition for one trustee's slot. The four incumbents are Supervisor David M. Boles. Clerk Dena A. Miller. Treasurer Nianne A. Jarrard and Trustee Kenneth Struin. All of the above are Republicans. Baltimore Township There will be some interesting races here, as only one incumbent. Democratic Supervisor Shirley Drake has decided to seek re-election. Se will be opposed in the November general eleccon by Republican Lili Shotts Chancy. Another race, for two trustees* seals, looms in November, as Republicans George Cullers and James Rhodes will be joined by Democrat Linda L. Bennett. Republicans Kimberly (Cairns) Larsen for clerk and Virginia Henion for treasurer are alone on the ballot. Seeking election to non-partisan seats on the Library Board will be Jack Herbstreith. Mary M. Baker, Marylyn M. Rees. Theresa Lynn Fruin, Gloria Jean Herbstreith and Betty Ann Vansyckle. Barry Township Two races, one in the primary and another in lhe general, highlight lhe ballot here. The primary contest will be a three for two race for trustees' spots involving Republicans Amal Kenyon, incumbent Arnold Lawrence and Roger N. Turner Jr. The race for supervisor in November will pit Republican Richard Barnum against Democrat Paul J. Vandenberg. Clerk Debra J. Dewey-Perry and Treasurer Judith E. Wooer, both incumbent Republicans, arc unopposed. Carlton Township Like Barry, Carlton will have one race in the primary and another in the general. The battle for the supervisor's post will be fought by Repufcfcans David Kaiser and Elden Shcllenbarger. Kaiser is the incumbent. In the race in November. Republicans Gary Vandccar, an incumbent, and Cary Smith, will be challenged by Democrat John Usbome. Republican incumbents. Clerk Wilma Daniels and Treasurer Marlene Forman, arc unopposed. There also will be a proposal to renew 1.5 mills for fire proteaion. Castleton Township Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this election will be the primary race between longtime incumbent Supervisor Justin Cooley and Orvin Moore, former chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Clerk Loma L. Wilson. Treasurer Loretta Pixley and Trustee William Wilson, all incumbents, are unopposed, but no one filed for the other trustee's scat. There will be three millage proposals on the ballot, one mill for fire protection, another mill for fire equipment and one mill for ambulance equipment. Hastings Charter Township Seven incumbents, all Democrats, have filed for positions on the board and will be unopposed They are Supervisor Richard C. Thomas. Clerk Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Treasurer Diana M. Phillips and Trustees Franklin C. Beckwith, Douglas E. Peck, Michael F. Smith and Neil E. Wilder. There will be one ballot proposal, to recover a millage rollback lost through the Headice Amendment. Hope Township The primary election will be lively here this August, with contests for trustee, supervisor and clerk. All candidates arc Republicans. There will be a three-way race for supervisor, with incumbent Patricia J. Albert facing challenges from John M. Hosier and Douglas D. Zaccanclli. Sylvia W. Forster and Barbara Cichy will meet for lhe clerk's post. A three-for-two race for trustee will include incumbent John S. Woods and newcomers Roger D. Adams and David L. VanKoevering. Clerk Mary Jo Whitaker will be the only candidate alone on the ballot in lhe township. Four proposals will be included on the ballot: one mill for fire protection and lhe cemetery, one mill for roads. .1929 mill for additional fire proteaion and cemetery, and another .1232 mill for roads. Irving Township This will be a quiet election year here, as all five incumbent Republicans are without opposition. They include Supervisor Milton Buehler. Clerk Emily Harrison. Treasurer Noreen Rcigler and Trustees W. James Harrison and Richard L. Raymond. The one proposal on the ballot will be for a renewal of 1.5 mills for fire protection. Johnstown Township This is another lively one. with contests for supervisor, treasurer and trustee Incumbent Barbara J. Earl will be opposed in the primary by Bob E. Worthington The winner will meet the only Democrat on the township ballot. Sandra Blackburn, in November Incumbent Wilma J. Strickland will be challenged in lhe primary- by Karmen K. Whittemore and newcomer Deana Powell will be joined in a three-for-two primary race with incumbents Wesley Robinson and Wendell Stnckland. Incumbent June P. Doster will be unopposed for clerk. Maple Grove Township All five incumbent township officials arc running unopposed. One. Trustee Richard Spitzer, is a Democrat. The Republicans are Supervisor Rod Crothers. Clerk Susie Buller. Treasurer Darla Cady and Trustee Floyd Shilton. Orangeville Township There will be one primary race, between John D. Gates and Wilbur Burger, for supervisor. Otherwise, it'll be incumbents running unopposed, including Clerk Darlene Harper. Treasurer Lee Cook and Trustees Fred E. Lewis and Michael J. O'Brien. All candidates are Democrats. There also will be one ballot proposal, the renewal of I 1/2 mills for road construction, upgrading and maintenance. Prairieville Township Incumbent Supervisor Lloyd S. Goyings will face a challenge in the primary from fellow Republican Richard L. Hom. Clerk Normajean Campbell and Treasurer Vickey Nottingham, both Republican incumbents, will be unopposed. Democratic newcomer Mary A. Herzog is only candidate for trustee. The four candidates, all Republicans, for Park Commission, are William H. Alman. Melvin Rogers, Janeth E. Somers and Richard L. Werner Jr. Rutland Charter Township All posts except one will be filled by incumbent Democrats running unopposed. including Supervisor Robert Edwards. Clerk Barbara J. Bedford. Treasurer Blanche L. Munjoy and Trustees Finley P. Hansford. Sandra Hause and Russell E. Palmer. The other candidate running unopposed is Democrat Marlin Wallers, a newcomer. Thornapple Charter Township The big race here will be in lhe primary for four trustee seats, with seven candidates. Until this year, the township had only two trustee scats, before it changed over from common law township to charter township status Joining incumbents Rex W. Schad and William R. Getty will be newcomers Waller Eavcy. Ronald Buning. Curtis C. Campbell. Mike Kelley and former Middleville Village President Lon V. Myers. Alone on the ballot will be Supervisor Donald Boysen. Clerk Donna M. Stagray and Treasurer Shirley A. Eaton. Boysen and Eaton arc incumbents. Woodland Township Four candidates are seeking the treasurer's post, including Carol Hewitt, Walter Jemison. Nancy Lou Potter. Nancy Lou Potter and Ronald K. Stevens. All are' Republicans and will vie in the primary. Three Republicans, incumbent Duane Bump. Tim Allen and Darwin McClelland Jr., will battle for two trustees' seats. One of those seats was vacated by Terry Geiger, who is 87th Dislria Slate Representative. Running unopposed are Supervisor Douglas L. MacKenzie and Clerk Cheryl Allen, both incumbent Republicans. Yankee Springs Township ‘J One primary race, for supervisor will be a little bit of deja vu, as incumbent George: London frees challenger Kenneth Worsham. Running without opposition are Clerk* Janice C. Lippert, incumbent Treasurer Robert T. Herold and incumbent Trustees' Mary L. Cook and Jack L. Rnkbeinc;. Also running unopposed for constable is Charles Misak. All candidates are Republicans. Nashville councilman resigns Steven Corwin has announced his resigna­ tion to the Nashville Village Council, which is searching for applicants to fulfill the re­ mainder of his one-year term as a trustee. Corwin, who had served on council for three years and had been Village President Pro Tern in 1995. had vied for village presi­ dency in the primary election last February, losing to Steve May. He had served on many committees while on council, but perhaps most will remember him from his role in obtaining funding and equipment for the Nashville Police Depart­ ment. Corwin also had been been instrumental in a real estate transaction that resulted in re­ moval of a dilapidated building behind Main Street that was later turned into additional parking for village businesses. Why the decision to resign? Though Cor­ win gave no reasons in his letter to the vil­ lage. during an interview he said that time was a factor. Corwin is now attending school full time to become a police officer ano senes on the Nashville ambulance crew. He was farmery an employee of Renner Ford in Hastings. AAA, continued from page 1 hind that." Bailey said. He also read a statement from COA Board member Audrey Thomas, who said, "I feel Barry County should have a more equitable voting representation on the governing board." Commissioner Tim Burd, after the meeting, said he voted against adding the amendment and accepting the amended draft because he feels Calhoun already has given Barry equal representation, dictated by population. "Thai’s the way they should do it." Burd said, adding that Barry shouldn't expect to have equal representation with a county that has a larger population. Commissioner Emmet Herrington also voted against adding the increased representa­ tion amendment but voted to approve the amended draft Commissioner Robert Wenger said the Health and Human Services Committee's only objection to the draft was the governing board membership. Wenger said he personally believes the governing board should be a 50-50 split like Barry has on other agency boards with other larger counties. That way "no one has a majority," he said. ”1 feel our senior citizens deserve represen­ tation on that governing board as much as anyone else," Wenger said. "We are giving Calhoun some benefit on this (partnership)," he said, noting that Cal­ houn will receive administrative fees from the government for handling Barry's aging programs through the newly formed AAA. A 1964 court decision "changed the way we have representation in Michigan." from lhe standpoint of formerly being on a geo­ graphic basis to being on a population ba­ sis." Herrington said. "Though it applies to legislative bodies, the philosophy carries over into administra­ tive areas like this." he said, asking the board to take that into consideration before approving the amendment. "...We asked far a marriage with Calhoun County and that was approved. Calhoun County did not have to accept it because they had sufficient population to have a sep­ arate (AAA) service area. We have had good relations with Calhoun County in the past in the areas of the Michigan Jobs Commis­ sion. Commission on Aging. Hospice. SAFE Place for women and many other so­ cial agencies." Herrington said. He noted that lhe AAA agreement with Calhoun has an escape clause if Barry is not satisfied with the arrangement. "It provides a safety net to get out of this agreement if we find it is not tolerable," Herrington said. Either county may terminate participation by giving 90 days written notice prior to lhe expiration date of the agreement, otherwise the agreement is automatically renewable. "What concerns me is that when you look at the past and we didn’t have equal represen­ tation on a AAA Board, there were prob­ lems." Commissioner Sandy James said, noting that her stateosent was not meant to be negative to Calhouiv Not wanting to repeli "bad history in the future," James suggested asking Calhoun if they would consider equal representation. "We certainly appreciate lhe willingness of them to be a partnership. I would just like their board to be aware that we would like to be an equal partner." she said. Wenger agreed that Barry should at least ask Calhoun for equal representation. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown has been asked to send a letter notifying the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners of Barry's desire to have equal at-large representation. Barry and Calhoun received clearance from the Stale Commission on Services to the Aging earlier this year to join together to form a new AAA planning and service area. Both were previously part of the former Region III AAA planning and service area, based in Portage, which included Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and Branch counties. Branch and St. Joseph counties now have their own AAA and Kalamazoo County will be served by its own county because it exercised its legal option of becoming its own Area Agency on Aging because it has a population of at least 75.000. Barry and several other counties hac wanted to leave Region III for several yean because of alleged mismanagement. After investigations. Region IB was de­ designaled by the State Commission on Ser­ vices to the Aging in February 1995 due to administrative problems. In the interim of setting up the new AAAs, the Michigan Of­ fice of Services to lhe Aging is continuing to contract with service providers now deliv­ ering services to older adults through the end of September 1996. Planning and service areas, required by fed­ eral law. are geographic boundaries defined for the purpose of planning and administer­ ing services to older persons. Federal law re­ quires that each planning and service area have its own area agency on aging. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30. 1996 — Page 3 City of Hastings to assess costs of paving Marshall Street by David T. Young Editor People who live on Marshall Street bciwccn Park and Young streets may have (heir gravel road paved by sometime next year. City Council Monday night agreed to do engineering and cost assessments for curb and gutter, storm drainage and pas mg for the street and later try to determine what each resident in that area should pay as part of a special assessment district. A number of residents appeared at a public hearing Monday to express support for the project. Sally Forman said she wants the street paved because "a lot of kids go down our street spinning gravel and it s dangerous. It s a mess, it's always rutty, it should be paved." Another resident said he secs a lot of rock in neighbors' yards and he didn't think the street gave a good impression to visitors who travel to the high school. Al Francik. transportation director of the Hastings Area School System, agreed and said the schools arc not opposed to the pro­ ject. Irene Farmer, who originally submitted petitions asking for the work to be done, said only two people who live in the area de­ clined to sign lhe petitions. City Manager Howard Penrod said resi­ dents may be able to pay their share of the assessment in an installment plan over Five payments. Mayor Frank Campbell said that in the past, the residents arc charged so much per running foot paved, but the city picks up the costs of the intersections. Penrod said the earliest the work could be done would be next year and he recommended bids be let next spring. "There is no way to gel it done by this summer from a practical standpoint." he said. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Approved lhe $16,500 special assess­ ment on downtown businesses for mainte­ nance and snow removal for city parking lots. There was some protest. Gary Rizor, co­ owner of the County Seal Restaurant asked why his assessment continues to increase every year. He claimed the assessment cost him $167 several years ago but now is $311 Assessor Judy Myers said the assessments are determined by point values that include factors such as proximity to off-street park­ ing. the size of the building, whether the business provides its own parking and vol­ ume of traffic Penrod noted that the $16,500 assessment has not increased since it was started in 1989. The city made the move in the wake of taking out parking meters and to try to cover costs of maintenance and snow- re­ moval for parking lots. The city manager added that the city spends more than $48,000 on parking en­ forcement. maintenance, repairs, etc. "The city pays two-thirds of the downtown parking lol costs." he said. Rizor said he still believes merchants shouldn't have to pay for downtown parking and said the two-hour parking limit is a de­ terrent for people coming downtown. Councilman David Jaspersc said K mart provides its own parking lot and the city taxes it, yet downtown merchants want their parking lobe free. “I can't quarrel with the system, it may not be perfect," he said, and then asked Ri­ zor. "You're saying we all (city residents) should pay for providing parking down­ town?" Rizor answered in the affirmative. • Heard a presentation from Barry County Road Commission Vice Chairman Jack Lenz on the one-mill, one-year August primary ballot proposal to erect and asphalt plant Lenz said a plant would cost $8<N).000. which the one mill would cover, and he es­ timated the plan would save $200,000 and would make the operation of the Road Commission more efficient and provide bet­ ter service and smoother, safer roads He said IS of the 16 townships in the county have passed resolutions endorsing the millage request, as have the communities of Freeport. Woodland and Delton. Orangeville Township has given only verbal support to the proposal. He presented council with a sample resolu­ tion and council said it will act on it by its next meeting June 10. • Approved a request from the YMCA to use volleyball courts in the Third Ward park Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, but stopped short of approval for use of the Tyden Park court. Campbell said. "It’s lhe only one we've got and it's real popular. I don't feel we should tic it up." • Adopted an ordinance to enable Larry Hollenbeck to rezone property at 607 S. Michigan from industrial to one-family resi­ dential. • Adopted an ordinance to enable Larry Knowles to rezone property in the Broadway Heights subdivision from one-family resi­ dential to apartments and office. Gypsy moths on the rise by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Large hairy caterpillars that devour leaves from trees are increasing in numbers in Barry County, but the situation isn't consid­ ered critical - yet "We're probably a couple of years away from doing any type of spraying." Coopera­ tive Extension Agriculture Agent Jim Good told the County Board of Commissioners this week. To monitor lhe gypsy moth situation, traps have been placed in each township for the past several years. "We have plenty of traps that have over 200 and that usually says you’ll start to see some defoliation, and they have seen some at the Yankee Springs Gun Lake Slate Park. The level isn't quite there yet to warrant any ivpe of major spray program." Good said Gypsy moths numbers are rising in Hast­ ings. with an average trap count of 277. The highest trap count is Yankee Springs Township with 280. The lowest counts are 45. in both Woodland and Prairieville town­ ships. The gypsy moth problem is increasing in Southwest Michigan, especially Allegan and Kalamazoo counties, in addition to Barry, according to the Cooperative Extension. For a number of years, the County Board has set aside $10,000 in its budget to com­ bat gypsy moth infestation when the need arises. However. Commissioner Sandy James said, realistically the $10,000 probably won't go very far when the need comes. A gypsy moth workshop for public offi­ cials. leaders, and recreation, forestry and MOTHS, continued on page 14 Memorial Day parade honors fallen heroes Hastings Schools honors retirees Twelve retirees from the Hastings School District were honored at a reception Tuesday in the high school cafeteria. They included food services staff member Dorothy Anderson, high school counselor Mary Brown, food services staff member Joann Christiansen, bus driver Darrell Davis, paraprofessional Janice Day. music teacher Luana Furrow, school board member Tom Groos. secretary Donna Gutchess, food services worker Dolores Hummell. school board member Ray Rose. English teacher Daniel Stewart, and custodian Bernard Weeks. Present at the reception were (front, from left) Anderson. Hummell, Gutchess, and Furrow and (back, from left) Christiansen, Brown. Groos, and Weeks. Jason Carr joins J-Ad Graphics staff Jason Carr has been hired as a reporter for lhe Lakewood News. He replaces Sharon Miller, who left with her husband to live near Mio. Carr, a graduate of Western Michigan University with degrees in political science and group social sciences, also is a graduate of Hastings High School. While in high school he was runner-up in the stale Citizen Bee competition. He will primarily cover village and school board meetings, other Lake wood school events, local elections and feature stories. While at WMU. Carr wrote an opinion column for two years in the Western Herald. a student-run newspaper. Carr is single and lives in the Hastings area. • NOTICE • (above) C & E Converse in Hastings joined the holiday show with horses in the front. (left) Agriculture was represented by this historic tractor in the march down Brodway. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 28, 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State StHastings. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Bonaratutations Stars and stripes provided this war-time jeep with a bit of flair on Monday. JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Hastings High's marching band added some music to the Memorial Day event. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1996 Communication from... LETTERS from our readers Township meeting behavior ‘childish’ To the editor: I appreciate Mr. Herrington and Mr. Morgan for taking the time to attend our Baltimore Township meeting. 1 apologize for what was. in my opinion, the juvenile behavior of one of our township officials. An elected official who is paid to attend meetings should normally attend those meetings from beginning to end. and if this means hiring a babysitter, then so be it. Elected officials should never sit with their back to the “audience." They should face lhe people who elected them and pay their salary. An elected official should take care of per­ sonal matters prior to the start of the meeting so as not to disrupt the proceedings. If a trustee has something to say. it should be said aloud, not mumbled so that only the board can hear In the rare instance when they do speak up to one of the “audience" when that person asks for a clarification, it should be answered; not ignored as if they don’t exist. I understand that boards follow Robert's Rules of Order. I also believe that if Robert’s Rules do not allow for a give and lake between the members of the board and the people who elected them, then maybe it's lime to amend Robert's Rules! I have attended Hastings City Council meetings and Barry County Commissioners meetings, yet I have never witnessed such outrageous and childish behavior as 1 did at the last Baltimore Township meeting. Please. Bal it more Township residents, get out to these meetings and monitor what goes on in our community. We can make a dif­ ference only if we all work together. Remember. Team? Together, everyone achieves more. Deb Murphy Hastings Who will protect the children? To the editor: Who will protect our children? I am very concerned about the way child protective ser­ vices here in Barry County operates. I have witnessed a child at risk who is not protected through this agency. It took al least four io si* weeks for them to show up al the home to investigate after they had been con­ tacted Don't they care what possibly could have been going on in that home during that time? It’s time to smile To the editor: It's time again to smile. The following humor is from a quarterly bulletin I receive. And it came to pass that Abraham said to God. “You want us to cut off our what?" (I) Babinski 13:7) Actual church bulletin announcement: “For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs/* Justine McLean Hastings Voters should be tired of increases Then, to top that off. they contacted the suspected abusers to set up a time lo meet them in their home. Anyone should realize that a rosy picture could be painted while they were en route! By the time they arrived, the investigators walked into a Brady Bunch setting. Child Protective Services' response was, "Everything looked fine." It frightens me to imagine what went on after the door was shut behind them. What about our tax money paying Child Protective Services workers wages? What about our tax money supporting a family who collects aid for dependent children who do not even have the child living with them for over a year and do not offer any support for that child? This has been pointed out to the D.S.S.. yet no action has been taken. Citizens of Barry County, in my opinion, that is fraud and the person who does this should be prosecuted. It is sad to think that here in Barry County our children are left helplessly abused behind closed doors, that our tax money, which is given to meet the needs of our children, is abused and often used by the recipients for il­ legal drugs and nothing is done about it. If Child Protective Services of Barry County are not going to protect our children, who will? I am writing this in hopes that Child Protec­ tive Service workers will take their jobs more seriously and free our innocent children of any further abuse. Cindy Sibbersen Richland To the editor: The Hastings School Board, at its last meeting, decided to increase spending by 4 percent and add four additional staff people They also are asking voters to approve just over a half mill in additional millage This is in addition to lhe increase of 3 J mills in debt retirement, which will make a total of 5.5 mills for the nest 23 years. Residential homeowners already are paying 6 mills. This would make a total of nearly 12 mills. It won't be long until lhe millage is back up lo where it was before we started paying lhe 6 percent sales tax. The school already are getting more money from lhe state because of lhe 6 per­ cent sales lax w e arc paying. The Barry Intermediate School District wants lo dtnible its millage. Their current revenue is $505,000 and they warn lo receive an increase of $495,000. making total rev­ enue one million dollars. I would think lhe voters are gelling tired of all the increases and would vole "no” on all millage proposals June 10. Floyd Yesh Harings HANOVER, U.S. Congressman Nick Smith Promoting work and responsibility Hard work and personal responsibility have always been keys to success in America. Yet. in the past 30 years, we've seen a dramatic collapse in these values among welfare reci­ pients in our society. We’ve seen the rise of a multi-generational culture of poverty com­ prising a large section of our population. Since President Johnson declared war on poverty , illegitimate births have grown from 5.3 percent to 29.5 percent of all births; teenage pregnancy has doubled; and violent crime has risen fivefold. This has occurred despite $5 trillion in government spending on welfare since 1965. We need to rethink our welfare programs to decide how much help is necessary; how to make welfare temporary; and how to get people to take a job and con­ tribute to society. The draft legislation now before lhe House Ways and Means Committee would transform government programs to require recipients to work and take greater responsibility for themselves. It would also reduce lhe federal government’s management role over the pro­ grams. giving state and local governments power and responsibility to tailor welfare to meet local needs. In addicon. it would tighten federal enforcement of child support orders, eliminate welfare for noncitizens (except in health emergencies), and streamline the food stamp and nutrition programs. This would save $53 billion compared to continuing the current programs and eliminate 75 percent of the federal bureaucracy currently administer­ ing them. We’re also working on language to identify the fathers of children receiving benefits and strengthen the child support provisions of the legislation. If passed, this would allow the nunent to seek lhe gradual repayment of fits for dependent children if either of the parents begin to earn more than 125 percent of the poverty level. The point is to let people know that the taxpayers will not simply pick up the expense of providing for their children. Assistance will be considered a loan rather than a handout and parents who bear kids they cannot support will have to repay that support any time they can for the rest of their lives. I feel that this is necessary to send the message that taxpayers won’t continue to subsidize ir­ responsible behavior. we will have to fight in the coming months to make these changes. There’s a giant consti­ tuency for welfare programs that can be ex­ pected to oppose reform. But we know that the current programs, no matter how wellintentioned. don’t work. By discarding the federal bureaucracy and allowing states and local government^to try new approaches, we hope to stimulate neW thinking about welfare. K ^4 fl JletleA.: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published The requirements ere: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • AH letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted In the Banner’s story about who filed for Barry County elected offices. Prosecutor Dale Crowley inadvertently was omitted from a listing of incumbents seeking re-elec­ tion unopposed in the general and primary elections this year. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubfcsbed by. Hastings Burner, inc. A Ovwcn of J-Ad Grsphcs Inc 1952 N. Broadwsy Hwangs. Ml 49058-0602 (816) 945-9554 John Jacobo Prootdont Joyce Ryan Treasurer The Hanover Village project started in 1989 when Jacobs began to work with Tru­ man Dollar and Alpha Properties. Though one commercial building was erected, little else was done until 1994. when the overall project was approved formally by the city for a planned unit development (PUD). Jacobs said the Hanover Village develop­ ment has been "a huge project that takes a long time." He added that the project will be "a tremendous tax boost for the city. It will bring a potential 1,000 residents to the city. It'll be a tremendous attraction to senior citi­ zens." Keith Walker, attorney for the Hanover Village developers and investors, said they are not seeking to have development or im­ provement fees waived, they are only asking that the interpretation of the PUD enable de­ velopers to move ahead with the project ac­ cording to terms they understood were in place in 1990. But City Manager Howard Penrod said the only evidence of any kind of agreement be­ tween the city and Hanover Village partner is the two pieces of correspondence between Dollar and Klovanich. He said there is noth­ ing else in writing that suggests that devel­ opment or improvement fees would be waived. However, he agreed that the PUD for the project was approved (in 1994) before the new ordinance calling for larger fees was pul into effect. Walker said that essentially lhe issue is whether that agreement six years ago meant that Hanover Village is subject to ordinances in the future or to the conditions that existed in 1994, when the PUD formally was ap­ proved. Jacobs said keeping this project going is important for the city because it offers decent inexpensive housing, which is a great need in a growing community. He added that the developers are providing a road lo the city. Barfield Drive, which will connect the city sewer and water to Star School Road, where an industrial park is scheduled to go tn. "We should have been open last year." J acobs added. "But well be lucky to get 50 mobile homes open by June or July. These added fees could jeopardize this development over the next few years." Penrod said. "We're enforcing the ordi- * 2 X J • * nance the way it was then (in 1990) and since then. That's why we're here tonight (discussing the issue)." Councilman David J asperse also said another reason there is debate is that the : C £ > .* Hanover Village project will put tremendous > pressure on lhe waste water treatment plant. ;• which may not be fair to people who have paid for sewer for so many years. .; "The reason we changed the ordinance was > that we didn't have that kind of capacity (in the waste water treatment plant) and have to > expand the plant. The problem is the project :• is taking so long." • But Mayor Frank Campbell said it is not > his intent to charge Hanover Village $1,550 3? per residential equivalent. "I can't see a half million dollars for a new water main, when all they're doing is tap­ ping into our system. I don't think we're in a position to charge them a half million dol­ lars." Councilwoman Deb Dorcy. saying that as a businesswoman and developer herself she appreciates growth and knows what surprises > can do to a project, moved to have the sewer and water improvement fees waived. She later withdrew her motion when Penrod sug­ gested council members think over the issue and try to reach a decision in its second meeting in June. The city manager suggested that more research on the question be done and the city should check with its city Mtor- ? ney. Council did grant water meter approval for "apartment number two service, being done without prejudice so it doesn't bind council to a decision later," according to City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes The vote was 8-0 with Jasperse abstaining because he is on the board of directors for MainStreel Savings and Loan, the lender for the project. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Buikfln^ WhshMgton D.C, 20510, phone (202) 224-6221.'District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo deter mined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. limited to one for each writer. CORRECTION: continued from page 1 been $350 per residential equivalent. The current fee has been increased even more, to $1450. Eventually, the Hanover Village project will have 301 residential equivalents in mo­ bile homes and apartments, which lead to fees that total nearly $500,000. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion^ What about a speed How do you feel about a bill in the Strte Legislature » to 70 miles an hour on certain sections of highways in I Frederic Jacobo Vco Prwidont Stephen Jocobe Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EMor) E lame Gfenrt (Anutant EtMor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jean Galop Cindy Smith Sharon Milter James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtueAed ads accepted Monday through Frday 8 , n 10 5 30 p.m . Saturday 8 X a.m. ■ Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howel Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year r Barry Courty $27 per year r ^djommg counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) MIS Potter, Hmtinga: EUysia Leffew, Hastings: “No. because I've been in accidents before, and there'll be a lol more hrrauw people then will “I think we should “1 think it's a good (raise the limit). There are idea. A lot of people go people out there who don't 70 anyway. Why not make even go 65." it legal?" go 80." Hayley Kodrtra, Hartings- Phylfe Sean. Hartings: Tom RnteMT, “I think we should leave it as it is. There are people going 85 now and if we raise it to 70, they'll "I don't think die dtfference between 65 and 70 go 90." is that great. And I don't think there's a fuel shortage." ; • • ; ’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1996 — Page 5 Delton announces top students in Class of ‘96 Delton High School co-valedlctorians are Dan Smith and Sonja Robertson. The Delton Kellogg High School Class of I996*s co-valedictorians this year arc Dan Smith and Sonja Robertson. They both have received a grade point average of 4.0 or higher There are no salutatorians. Six members of the Class of 1996 share "Highest Honors" with a grade p< int average of 3.854 lo 4.0 or better, they are James Vickery. Tyler Jansen. Charles Rine. Sonja Robertson. Dan Smith and Stacy Hammond Students receiving “High Honors" with a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.849 are Cory Hurless. Karl Norton. Gary Wortz. Erin Lewis. Joe Guthrie, Jason Morse. Craig Mc­ Cool. Jean Finney. Stacey Hovanec. RaNae Trantham. Jessica Morgan, Jill Campbell. Jennifer Spickenagel. Jennifer Berlien. Samantha Lantinga and Todd Karmes. Students receiving "Honors” with a grade point average 3.0 to 3.49 are Rhonda French, Delton High School High Honors, (GPA 3.5-3.849) are (front, from left) Stacy Hovanec, RaNae Trantham, Jessica Morgan, Jill Campbell, Jennifer Spickenagel, Jennifer Berilen, (back) Cory Hurless, Karl Norton. Gary Wortz, Erin Lewis, Joe Guthrie, Jason Morse, Craig McCool and Jean Finney. Miss­ ing: Samantha Lantinga and Todd Karmes. Kcndlyn Smeal, Heather Haas. Shauna Bom. Sarah Watson. Emily Mauchmar, Heidi Walker. Garett Stampfler. Wendy Lampman. Becky Hayward. Ryan Vliek. Marin Norton. Beth Struckmcycr. Stephanie Picca. Kate Matteson. Nicole Moss. Jenni Stonebumer. Andy Johnson. Lee Ann Cole. Stephanie Dondero. Jennifer Lebeck. Monica Bemus. Mary Oris. Kim Ginebaugh. Josh Goebel. Chad Chambiess. Thor Brandli. Ron Downs. Adam Glidden. Ryan Dawe. CJ. Hicks and Angela Lillibridge. The Top 10 are Jason Morse. James Vickery. Tyler Jansen. Gary Wortz. Charles Rine. Jean Finney. Sonja Robertson. Dan Smith. Stacy Hammond and RaNae Trantham. Commencement exercises will be held in the Delton Kellogg High School Gymnasium on Sunday. June 2, al 2 pun. Delton High School's Top Ten: (front, from left) Jean Finney. Sonja Robertson, Dan Smith, Stacy Hammond, RaNae Trantham, (back) Jason Morse. James Vickery, Tyler Jansen, Gary Wortz and Charles Rine. NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING June 3,1996 - 7:00 p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hold a Site Plan Review for Al Dacey, 6704 S. Wall Lake Road, Delton, Ml 45046 in Section 15 of Hope Township to add storage to his business. The applications, legal descriptions and maps may be viewed during reg­ ular business hours on Wednesdays 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 3 pm at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43 Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately following the hearings to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 948-2464 ■ Delton High School Honors (GRk 3.00-3.49) are. from left) Ronda French. Kendiyn Smeal. Heather Haas. Shauna Born. Sarah Watson. Emily Mauchmar. Heidi Walker (second row) Garett Stampfler. Wendy Lampman. tecky Hayward. Ryan Vliek. Marin Norton. Beth Stuckmeyer. Stephanie Pcca Kate Matteson. Nicole Moss. Jenni Stoneburner (Third row) Andy Johnson. Lee Ann Cole. Stephanie Dondero. Jennifer Lebeck, Monica Bemus, Mary Otis, Kim Ginebaugh. (Fourth row) Josh Goebel. Chad Chambiess. Thor Brandli. Ron Downs. Adam Glidden and Ryan Dawe Missing: C J. Hicks and Angela Lillibridge CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES BID FOR SALE OF FRONT CUT MOWER The City of Hastings, Michigan will accept bids for the sale of one (1) 1988 Jacobson Model T436G 72 Inch Front Cut Rotary Mower. This mower can be inspect­ ed at the Department of Public Services Garage locat­ ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF ed at 301 E. Court Street in Hastings, Michigan. Sealed bids win be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11. 1996 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly. Bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. All bids shall be Aaron Tobias finishing career at Maple Valley Aaron Tobias is graduating with the IOth highest academic average in Maple Valley’s Class of 1996 and has been awarded scholarships and has been given special honors. Tobias also had a big impact on the Maple Valley sports program Playing since a freshman, and serving as captain of the Maple Valley varsity team, he was named lo lhe J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County football learn last fall as a defensive lineman. During his last season Tobias recorded 58 tackles for the Lions team, which finished 8-1. He was also a valuable member of the Lions basketball team that went all the way to the Class C State quarterfinals. He served as captain of the team his senior year. Tobias also was featured in "Who's Who Among American High School Students." and serves as president of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honors Society. He managed to work 30 hours a week and remain active in his youth group at Grace Community, completing many hours of community service. Tobias was chosen by Hope College for a S3.000 scholarship. He also received additional scholarships and grants that will cover most of his tuition. A selection committee at Hope College chooses among top students each year for this scholarship known as the Alumm Honors Scholarship. Cntena include a high G.P.A.. high test scores and demonstration of leadership abilities. He plans to attend Hope in the fall to work toward a business administration degree. Tobias recently received a note from Hope's head football coach, who Mid. "I really want you in school at Hope and on our football team." he wrote. "You arc a good player and will fit into our system very well." clearly marked on the outs»de of the bid package as follows Sealed Bid - Purchase of DPS Park Mower. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 10, 1996 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election ol the school district will be held on Monday. June 10.1996. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES BID FOR PURCHASE OF 1996 FRONT CUT MOWER The City of Hastings, Michigan will accept bids for purchase of one (1) 1996 mower. Complete specifications and bidding forms are available at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49056. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. June 11,1996 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR GENERAL OFFICE Growing financial services firm is looking for a person with good communication skills to handle varied responsibilities, including heavy phone and face-to-face customer contact for entry-level position. Must be an organized self-starter, if interested, please send resume to Ad #464 c/oJ-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 At the annual school election there will be elected two (2) members to lhe board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 2000. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO ALL SUCH VACANCIES: Sandra Barker Sharon E. Boyle Mary Jo Hennessey Joseph J. Noto BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposition wilt be voted upon by the registered school electors of this school district at the annual school election to be held on Monday. June 10, 1996, which proposition was set forth in a resolution adopted by the Intermediate School Board of Barry Intermediate School District. Michigan, on March 12,1996: SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall the 125 mills limitation ($1.25 on each $1000.00) on taxable val­ uation on the annual property tax previously approved by the electors of Barry Intermediate School District. Michigan, for the education of hand­ icapped persons be increased by .9375 mill ($0.9375 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation; the estimate of the revenue the inter­ mediate school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approximately $1,017,897 from local prop­ erty taxes authorized herein? THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city a town­ ship in which they reside are eligible to vote at ths election. This notice is given by order of the board of education. Sally A. Adams Secretary. Board of Education �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30. 1996 Bradford White seeks land in Middleville industrial park by Mands Ha be I Saff Writer The Middleville Village Coucil Iasi week decided to tabic the issue of whether it should allow Bradford-White to purchase land in the industrial park. Bradford-White Representative Richard Milock said he had spoken with Village Plan­ ner Jason Cherry about the possibility of puichasing parcels 5.6 and 7. This would enable the company to move tractors and trailers to that property and eventually its entire trucking fleet. The company, he said, now employs 750 people and is growing It would like to hire an additional 100 people within the next two years, but is experiencing parking problems Moving the trucking fleet to the industrial park would give the firm additional parking space on its site and allow hiring of additional employees. "Eventually we will need more titan the in­ dustrial park." he said. Milock said the company has discussed costs with Dave Dykstra and will do whatever the village requires on landscaping The com­ pany is working on investing S3 million hack into the facility. He added that another future possibility would be to obtain residential property. get a variance, and make it into a parking lot He said he is aware of someone who wants to sell property at this time. If property such as this was purchased, he said, it could be swapped with UAW property Bill Mosey said the property committee met to discuss this issue and agreed that selling at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 8 nu South. P**:or BreM Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School a: 1000am . War H 00 a.m . Evening Sers Ke ai 6 00 p m . Wednesday Praver Bible 701pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Ma**c* 800am and II :15 a.m.. ConfessKNis Saturday 4 004 30 !»r. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 MiCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father (kale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton I after 6 p m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mau 10.00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coals Grose Road Pastor Ben Her ring. 9 30 a.m. Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday . 6 00 p.m. at the church Bnng sack lunch PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2MH Lax) Rond. Dowhng. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. <6161 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 a m . Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p m Wcdncvlay Bible Study 7 00 pm HASTINGS FREE METHCNMST CHURCH. Comer Suae Rd and Bollwood Si . Rev Daniel Graybill. Sennit Pastor. Rev [Xrnald Brail. Associate PaMor Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 9 45 a m Sunday Schiwtl. 10 45 Morn­ ing Worship: 600 p.m Evening activate* Wednesday — 7 p.m. — share groups in various home* Contact church office for into on these Prayer and Bible study al lhe church WELCOME CORNERS I SITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49Q5X Pastor Carl litchlKld Phone .367 4061 or Darlene Pxkard. 945 5974 WOK SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 (MJ a m . Res Ken Vaught II OB a m Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT I1 RS Adult classes. Gaining Per MmaI Fmanual Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrine* of Faith. The Minor Prophcts-Calling God's Peo­ ple Baek To God. Building Loving Relationships with ymir Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the class that fils your needs 4 H. M.mdavs 6:30-8 (M) pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 (Ml p m al 154 E Braodway. Woodland il-aubaugh residence) and Wednes­ day ,515pm at lhe Hidden Valley Communit* Center Ciwnmunity Break Iasi the third Saturday each month 8 (M) a m . treewill offering You arc ins ited and welcome Q U I M 8 1 UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M 7S West Pasiiw Susan Trowbridge (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II a.m. After School Special Wednesday 4pm P.O Bos 63. Haslinr*. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senn* Pastor James R. Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Service* Sunday School 9 45 a.m.. Classes for all age*. 11 00 a m. Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Cubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teen* in Houseman Hall; 7-00 p.m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8.15 p.m . Adult Choir practice HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 948 M90 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m ; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday Evening ServKt 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If interested in a free Home Bible Study. please call for mure detail* THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10:45 a m Sunday children * church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9.30 a.m. Wednesday evening servKC 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family. ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E. Bond St. (Hasting* Church of God buildingi. 9am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer hook used al all «crv kc* For more infor­ mation call 948 9327 or Re* Deacon David Huvtwick at 948 2101 St Andrew * ts a part of the Independent AnglKan Church Ca-^da Synod INDEPENDENT CHURCH Ol CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastinp. Ml 49058 meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall comer of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9:30 am. Bible School. 10:30 am. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, m home Bible study Call for location — 623-3110. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Sunday Ma*.* 9:30 a m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Breed way. Randall Hanman. Pastor. Sunday Ser* Ke* 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even-, mg Service. Wednesday 7 00 p.m Services for Adults. Teem and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Rmcoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. leader­ ship training NASHVILLE AREA The Church rage is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Holings and LO. Od..M WBf N FUNHAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED oi Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D I C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMIN DER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan I GRACE LLTHERAN ( Hl RUH. 239 E North St.. Hading* Phone 945-5448 Michael Anton Pastor Sunday. June 2 8 (Nt A 10 (N) Holy Communion. Graduation Reception Thur*da>. May 30 — 8 (M) A A. Saturday. June I - 8 (M> NA. Monday. June J 7 00 Brother* of Grace. 7:00 Kotnonta 4. Tuesday. June 4 — 7:00 Shepherding Wednesday. June 5 — 7 00 Sarah Circle. Dinner Out HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 *outh at M 79 Lawrence Hubley. pastor, phone 945 3397 Church phone 945 4995 Kathy Count. choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a m . Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning wor*hip. 6 00 p m Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5 30-7 30 p m Nuncry for all service*. Prayer meeting. 7 30 p m Wednesday SLS CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHI RCH. 150 131*1 Ave . Wayland Ml 49018 (3/4 mile west of Pallerson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9 30 am.. Saturday Mass during the summer 6 00 pm . Communion Services Wednesday. fnday al 9:00 a.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Rond Hasting*. Mich. Jame* A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. classes few all age* Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbow* or JJ. Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior HiMc Quiz (age* 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limit* GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East ol Hasting* Ru* Sarver. Pavtor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Service* — 9 45 a.m . Bible Cla**c* lor all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship Thursday 7 10 p m Prayer and Bi Me Stir’s — Sharing your Faith. 5 30 p m youth meeting with ''Youth with a Message" 945-9224 . 6 30 p m Bible *tudv for all HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler. Program'Youth Director Thursday. May 30 — 3 p.m. Newsletter Deadline (Last Newsletter nil September). 7:00 Circle of Friend* — Dining Room Friday. May 31 — 6:00 pm Menders Dinner and Program Sun­ day. June 2 — 8 30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal. 8 30 a m New Member* meet with Session. 9 30 a.m. and 11 00 a m. Morning Wor ship (9:30 service ts broadcast over WBCH AM FM) Nursery is pro sided for both *er*KC*. 9 M) Church School for all ages. 10 30 a m Senior Tea ' - Ixason Sharpe Hall; II 20 a m Children's Church Monday. June 3 — 9 00 a.m Full Staff meet* for prayer. 7 00 Christian Educatxwi Commit lee Tuesday. June 4 - 6 Kip m Eileen Circle t<7> Potluck Caroline Dimmer*' Wednesday. June 5 — 12 (N) noon Circle 43 Potluck al Lucie Ketchum's. 12 00 noon Circle 44 Potluck at Dorothy Postcma's. 6.00 p m Circle 45 Potluck at Elcnor Haven's. 6:00 p.m Ruth Circle Potluck at Fish Hatchcry Park (husband* arc in­ vited). Reminder — Join u* for "Kingdom of the Son." a prayer safari June 17-21* Grade* pre­ school thru sixth grade welcome HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH. owner of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Super!. Musk Director and Organist Church phone (616)945 9574 Barner free building with elesator to all floor* Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS (thru May 26) Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m . Wiwship 11 00a.m — with child care for in­ fant* and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church few ages 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5 1() p m WEDNESDAYS (thru May 29) Family Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 p m . Adult Biblc Sludy and Asli*itic* for Kid* 6 45 p m . First Wednesday of month is Game Ntght for all age* THURSDAYS (thro May .10) Children's Choir 4 (Bp m . Youth Handbell* 4 30 p m ; Adult Hand bell Choir 6 30 p m . Chancel Choir 7 10 pm SUMMER SCHEDULE STARTS JUNE 2 THROUGH SEPT 2 - W«ship 9 30 a.m — with child care lor in lant* and toddler* thro age 4. and Junior Church far age* 5 thro 8. Coffee Fellowship. 10 3(1 a m Sunday. June 2 — Graduate Recognition Mon Fri . June 10-14 — Summer Mu*u Camp. 9:00 a m lo 12 00 noon Bradford While the property would go against lhe spirit of what the industrial park was originally intended for. which was to create jobs within the park that are industrial in nature. "I don't understand how a parking lot would do that." he said. He added that if there is a way to work around the situation, they could look into it. James Rutherford asked if it would be possible to move employees into the industrial park. Cherry said that a few years ago. there was a discussion about tieing this type of situation into a development grant. It might be possible io use the rationale that creating the lot would help the company create more jobs because there would be more nx>m for them. He is not sure if this would work or not Mosey said the village wants to do everything it can to help without compromis­ ing the goals for the industrial park Maybe the company could find some other options. Milock said they would be willing to do that to gel things lo work. Mosey suggested purchasing parcels at the end of Eagle Drive instead of lhe ones lhe company orginally had in mind. If they did that, there could be a possibility of obtaining a grant to improve the street. Milock said company official have not looked at that property yet. but could possibly block off the street and make it one piece Mosey asked if the company would be will­ ing to purchase all lhe land in the industrial park. Milock said he was not sure if there would be enough room for everything there. He added that it wxiuld be expensive to move materials. Cherry said in order for a company to be located in the industrial park, it needs to create 25 new jobs over three years. Milock said the company can not wail much longer and needs to find a solution as soon as possible. "We are trying to create more jobs in Mid­ dleville." he said. However, in order to do that, the first step is to increase the number of parking spaces the company has available. Mosey said the committee has agonized over this situation because it realizes how im­ portant the company is to the community. "I don’t think we have explored all the possibilities." he said. Village President Jim French suggested that the council meet with Milock to further discuss the possibility of purchasing the Eagle Drive parcels. Cherry said that the company needs to be aware that the state will look at how many jobs arc created and check their finances as things move forward. Milock said be is aware of that. ’5"-' The situation was tabled until the council can meet with the company. In other business last week, the council voted to support the Planning Commission in its efforts to send out a survey to residents that allows them to express opinions about Middleville. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said the com­ mission is updating its master plan. The last time it was updated was in 1989. The commission, he said, wants to send out surveys to the village residents that will be patterned after a survey the township did a few years ago. The survey will help the commission collect information about how people feel about the growth of the village, and what they would like to see happen .'here. The surveys, he said, would cost $1.000 in­ cluding printing costs. He wants the council's permission to spend money on this venture. He added that it would be possible for the commission to have a work session to handle the mailings to take some of the load off of the secretary, clerk and Cherry. Cherry said lhe first section of the survey is already completed. He added that once the new manager comes on board, he may feel that the commission should have a planning session with the community. Since the commission ha* some new members, he said, it is eager to start this pro­ ject. Council members are welcome and en­ couraged to make suggestion* and everyone will work together. Mosey said this project would be a g(Kid idea because it would give the commission a clearer idea of what its responsibilities arc. The rest of the council also agreed to sup­ port the project. Todd Ernst reported that the wastewater treatment plant was doing well, though DOD levels have been up a little bit due to algae growth, which occurs because of temperature changes. The growth is now down. He said they have been working on filtra­ tion bed number two and the staff has been ex­ ploring the different types of soils. He recommends that the village hire an ex­ cavator who could bring a chisel plow and open lhe ground. The decision on whether or not to do this is up to lhe village. An excavator could have the job done in a day or less. He said that the third filter is in worse shape than the second one but the staff has not had a chance to look at that one yet. Ernst will provide a written recommenda­ tion of what he thinks the village should do then let it decide. Silent Observer |______ Marguerite F. Getman HASTINGS - Marguerite F. Gelman, age 73, of Hastings passed away Monday, May 2 7, 1996 at her residence. Mrs. Gelman is survived by her husband, Durr R. Gelman; several nieces & nephews. At her request there will be no Funeral Services or visitation. Interment was at Bedford Cemetery id Bedford. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. William Kenneth Gould WARREN - William Kenneth Gould, age 73. of Warren and formerly of Nashville, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 1996 at his residence Mr. Gould was born January 3, 1923 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of Henry K. and Anna (Hawkins) Gould. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Alice Hewitt and later married Sarah Caroline Dirhman. He was a gas station Manager and was known as a hard working man. He enjoyed fishing, reading western books and watching western movies. He was preceded in death by both wives; son, Henry Lawrence Gould; two brothers. Herman and Paul Gould; and sister, Martha Sloat. He will be sadly missed by his children, William Kenneth Gould of Warren, Rodger K. Gould of Marshall, Donald Dave Gould of Grand Rapids, LeVeme Landon of Nashville, Carol Sue Crame of Warren, Carol Ann Phil­ lips of Goodells, and Sheila Lynn Twitchell of Warren; twenty-four grandchildren; twentyfour great-grandchildren; sister, Marie McRill of Centerline; brothers, Harrry Gould of Woodland, Dougie Gould, Floyd Gould, Lloyd Gould all of Illinois, and Don Gould of Madi­ son Heights; also many nieces and nephews and loved ones. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 30. 1996 at 1:00p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home of Nashville. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemet­ ery with full Military Honors. |LucilleJ. Todd| HASTINGS - Lucille J. Todd, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 23, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Todd was born on February 1, 1906 at Scbewa, the daughter of Ralph & Lucy (Halla­ day) Friend. . . She was raised in Sebewa and Ionia areas and attended schools there. She went on to receive her teachers certification. She was married to Arthur C. Todd in 1935. She moved to lhe Coals Grove area of Barry County shortly following her marriage. She moved to Hastings in lhe early 1940’s, then to Charlotte, Florida and returned to Hast­ ings in 1990 from Marshall. Mrs. Todd taught school for 35 years. She was preceded in death by husband, Arthur on August 31, 1971; daughter, Donna Gelina in 1990; one brother; and three sisters. Mrs. Todd is survived by two sons, Wendell Todd of Hastings, Larry Todd of Ocala, Flori­ da; 35 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; brother, Laurance Friend of Ionia; many nieces & nephews. Private Family Services will be held. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. | Howard R. Colburn MIDDLEVILLE - Howard R. Colburn, age 77, of Middleville, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 1996 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1919 at Caledonia Township, the son of Edward and Minnie (McCaul) Colburn. He was raised in Caledonia and attended Caledonia School. He was married to June McNee on February 10. 1941. Mr. Colburn retired from Operating Engi­ neers Local 324 after thirty years of service in Construction work. He was employed by Ron Atwood, Cedar Springs Saw Mill, buying timber. He uas a Veteran of World War II and served in lhe United Stales Army. He was an outdoors enthusiast, enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and especially mushroom hunting in the Spring of lhe year. He was a loving, caring husband, father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, June (McNee) Colburn; two daughters, Barbara (Jerry) Elkins,; of Middleville, Patty Steffen of Middleville; { five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; t four brothers, Glen (June) Colburn of Alto, Leo t (Rose) Colburn of Middleville, Claude, (Dorothy) Colburn of Caledonia, Leon (Marion) Colburn of Hastings; one sister. Beat­ rice Taylor of Lowell; two sisters-in-law,^ Geraldine Colburn of Wayland, Ann Colburn^ of Florida; many nieces and nephews. , Funeral and Committal Services were held/ Wednesday. May 29,1996 at the Beeler Funer-' al Chapel with Reverend Stan Finkbeiner j officiating. Interment look place at Ml Hope Cemetery Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made lo the; American Heart Association. |Omar D. Barnum|, HASTINGS - Omar D. Barnum, age 84, <// Hastings passed away Sunday, May 26,1996at a Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Omar was born oo July 12, 1911 in Wood-^ land, lhe son of John R. and Nellie (Curtis) Barnum. He graduated from Woodland High School * and attended Ferris College. • Mr. Barnum served in the United States, Navy, special See Bee's division from October; 1942 to October 1945 receiving the Asian; Pacific Ribbon. Mr. Barnum was a life long resident of the ; Hastings area. . Mr. Barnum was a,member of Paran' Makers League of North America, was. employed by E.W. Bliss for over 30 years and*’ served as a security officer for Pinkerton, andJ Norton during his early retirement years. Omar enjoyed fishing, hunting (especially * deer and moose) and watching lhe birds. Omar was 4-H leader for the Yeckley horse chib fa over 15 years. He was preceded in death by wife, Alberta (Decker) Barnum in 1941; and Retha Velmi (Moore) Barnum, his wife of 41 years in 1984 his parents', a brother, and a sister. Mr. Barnum is survived by his daughter, Valarie Barnum-Yarger and husband Russel Yarger, brother, John (Dorothy) Barnum o Hastings; sisters, Marleah Makley of Wood land, Becky Cooly of Mississippi; three stq grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Wednesday May 29, 1996 at Girrbach Funeral Home ii Hastings with Reverend Carl Litchfieli officiating. , Burial was at Woodland Cemetery with Ful Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made U Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Wayne L. Philips________ ] HASTINGS - Wayne L. Phillips, age 64, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 23, 1996 at his residence. He was born on January 13, 1932 at White Cloud, lhe son of Bernard & Neva (Crofoot) Phillips. He was raised in Newaygo County and attended lhe Fry Country School and graduated from White Cloud High School. He served eleven years in the United Stales Navy and upon his discharge was a Chief Petry Officer. He was married to Ruth M. Laubaugh on June 19, 1993 and moved to Hastings in 1992 from Muskegon. His employment included seventeen years with the Michigan Department of Corrections in Muskegon and several years with lhe Dresser-Crane Hoist Company also in Muskegon. He was a member of Nashville V.F.W. Post long time Sandy Pines volunteer security offic­ er and adult activities participant, an avid outdoorsman, especially enjoying deer hunt­ ing. and well known for his willingness to help others in need. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Ruth; son & wife, Mike & Jan Phillips of Hastings; son &. wife, Wayne & Judy Phillips of Paoli. Indiana; son, Mark Phillips of Grandville; daughter & husband. Diane & Ron Page of Plainwell; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; brother, Thomas Phillips of Clarksville, Tennessee; five step-children; several step-grandchildren and one step-great grandchild from a previous marriage. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 25,1996 at Wren Funeral Home with Chaplain Dave VanNoord and Pastor Ronald Lancaster officiating. Bunal was in Striker Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Virginia A. (Colvin) Harrett । HASTINGS - Virginia A. (Colvin) HarretL age 86, of Hastings passed away Thursday. May 23,1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on July 2,1909 al Freeport, thedaughter of Warren and Nellie (Tewksbury)" Kidder. a She was raised in Freeport and attended Fill-1 more School. She was married to Leo Harrett on March 16*, 1962. She was employed at Middleville? Engineering. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist, Church of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husbands* Loyd Colvin and Leo Harrett; four sisters, and1 four brothers. Mrs. Hairen is survived by daughter, Betty Garrow of Hastings; one son, Lloyd James Colvin of Hastings; four sisters, Lucy Karcher of Freeport, Letha Wilkins of Middleville, Thelma (Cliffort!) Treat of Hastings, Waneaa (Glen) Jenson of Galesburg; four brothers, George T. Kidder of Freeport, Harry Kidder of Freeport, Kelley Kidder of Lowell, Herman (Frederica) Kidder of Florida; four grandchil­ dren; many great grandchildren; great great, grandchildren; many nieces A nephews. * Funeral and Committal Services were held. Saturday, May 25, 1996 at lhe Beeler Funeral'‘ Chapel with Reverend Richard Taggart, officiating. ’ Interment was at Kaiamo Cemetery in. Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to a, charity of your choice or Seventh Day Adven-'1 list Church School. b J A 1-800-331-9031 H r �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30. 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... F Fox-Smith exchange vows Kimberly Fox and Ray Smith were united in marriage Sept. 2, 1995 at Charlton Park Historical Chapel. Among rays of sunshine and in the presence of family and close friends, the couple repeated their wedding vows. The bride is the daughter of Charles and Julie Fox and granddaughter of Charles and Evadene Fox. The groom is the son of Mary E. (Betty) Graham and Dale D. Smith and grandson of Clyde and Felicia Graham and Mary E. Smith. The bride wore a fitted full length grown of ivory crepe with princess seams and a flowing chiffon train. She was attended by matron of honor. Tracy Fox of Indianapolis. Both car­ ried bouquets of English ivy. eucalyptus, larkspur, open roses, hydrangeas, dendrobium orchids and caspia. Flowergirls Alexandra Fox. niece of the bride and Whitney Munson, niece of the groom, dressed in ivory lace and chiffon. Both wore head wreaths of ivy. roses and caspia. Ring bearer and nephew of the bride. Adam Fox wore an ivory tux jacket and shorts. The groom was attended by best man William Smith. Ushers were Michael Fox and Dale Smith Constance Fox and Sandra Fox were special assistants and greeted arriving guests. Masters and mistresses of ceremonies were David and Sally Moore. Gladwin and Arool and Joan Kenyon. Delton. James and Kathy Feyrer of West Virginia, cousins of the bride, composed and performed a special song Musical artist Yanni was played throughout the ceremony with the help of Gregory Fox. A catered candlelight dinner with dancing was hosted by the brides* parents at Barry County Expo. Hastings. After a honeymoon to Mackinac Island and upper Michigan the couple reside in Delton Bromleys to mark 33rd anniversary Kellers to celebrate 50th anniversary Max and Thelma Keller will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on June 1. 1996. An open house will be held in their honor on Saturday. June 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. Family and friends are invited. No gifts, please. Frosty and Sharon Bromley will be celebrating 33 years of marriage May 24. 1996 They have three daughters. Kim Wilbur. Lori and Mike Trudgeon and Shelley and Scott Schilds and eight grandchildren. A special celebration will be held June I. 1996 at 2120 S McKeown Rd. Hastings All family and friends are invited to join the celebration 4:00 pm.-? Larrabee-Brewer engagement told Wood-Kidder to wed June 1 Michelle L. Wood and Fredrick L. Kidder will be wed on June 1. 1996 in Middleville. Michelle is the daughter of Phillip and Terry Wood of Hastings. Fred is the son of Michael and Sharon Kidder also of Hastings. Both are 1992 graduates of Hastings High School. The couple will return to their residence in Hastings after their honeymoon in Jamaica. Gene and Judy Brewer of rural Nashville are pleased to announce the upcoming mar­ riage of their son. Michael Adam, to Jodi Ann Larrabee. Jodi is the daughter of Violet Lar­ rabee of Freeport. Maine, and Larry Larrabee of Oakland. Calif Michael and Jodi are both graduates of Southern College of Seventh-day Adventists in Tennessee. Jodi is an interior designer with Yessick's Design Center, and Michael is a department manager with North American Credit Services. A summer wedding is planned. Area Birth Announcements... GIRL. Gabrielle Lynne, bom at Metropolitan Hospital on May I at 5:32 p.m lo Bryan and Amy (Boulter) Hubbell, weighing 6 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are William J. Hubbell. Mary Hubbell. Loyal and Lori Boulter. Proud great-grandparents are William D. and Donna Hubbell and Catherine Cogswell GIRL, Sarah Lynn, bom at Blodgett Hospital on May 12. 1996 at 7:50 a.m. to Todd and Abby Taylor of Hastings. She weighed 9 lbs.. 2 ozs. and was 21 Vt inches long. Sarah is welcomed home by big brothers Travis and T.J. BOY, Brandon Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 13 at 5:16 p m. to Jody Harston and Chadd Ulrich. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 21Vt inches long. GIRL, Whitney Mae. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 15 at 9:56 a m. to Mark and Tamara Martin. Bronson, weighing 6 lbs.. 6 ozs. and 19% inches long BO\, Alexander Gayion. born at Pennock Hospital on May 16 at 10:45 p.m. to Jamie Morrison and Chris Lackey. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20% inches long. Congratulations Silsbee-Warren plan to wed Aug. 24 Mr and Mrs. Michael Smith of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Barney Silsbee of Nashville are pleased to announce lhe engagement of their daughter. Spring Rose Silsbee to Craig Lewis Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Warren of Lacey and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Case of Dowling. Spring ts a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Felpausch. Craig will graduate in 1996 and works on the family farm. An Aug. 24, 1996 wedding is being planned STACEY! We're proud of you. Love, your family Help is at your Request for Bids City of Hastings Department of Public Services 1996-1997 Street Line Painting Sponsored By: We have the answers to a1; your concerns about living with neurorr.uscuia’ Ofsease THE VOICE OF HOPE QUc co>c about you. SiocMcCy. <^Uotke»s Against ‘Diunfc ^Dxving Barry County Chapter HOMEOWNERSI rSTOP Mna Iran wchttl lo pwthsM l. a LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! |»U|BMU» knmcl4IM«MUt AAA MO.TCACI & Cour. Welton's Heating & Cooling Walker & Fluke, P.C. Hastings National Bank Boys and Girls (Ages 6-17) June 12th through July 24 (Wednesday & Friday, Rain or Shine) Beginners (1 year or less experience) 9:00 am to 10:00 am Intermediate (1 to 3 years experience) 10:00 am to 11:00 am 11:00 am to 1100 pm Advanced (3 plus years experience) Tjoui cointMuiuty is iciy psoud o£ you you continued success and lioppioess. four hours. Mother Denise stayed home with Megan a day or two. and Megan was out of school most of the week, but she seems fine now. Megan will be playing bassoon in the Battle Creek Youth Symphony Orchestra in September. She passed her audition last week prior to the soccer game in Lansing. Final decisions about children’s books to be purchased from three on-approval boxes sent to the Woodland Township Library by distributors were made last week and the unpurchased books repacked to be shipped back. Nearly 30 books were purchased and some are already or. lhe shelves for lhe children to enjoy this summer. More middle-level books will be purchased soon. I am now arranging space for them. Also John Grisham’s new novel “The Runaway Jury." which I had arranged to have shipped upon publication, arrived. It is about a cigarette law suit and is attention holding. By now John Gnsham can do just about anything he wants to do. as his b<x>ks have been so extremely popular in the last few years, and in this book he docs lots ol unusual things. I am sure this is going to be a very busy book. On Sunday I ran into Marvin and Ella Kantner al a restaurant in Lake Odessa They had recently gotten home from their winter quarters in Grove City (near Inglewood). Fla., where they had spent more than four months. Ella told me that Woodland native Claude Kantner. who was bom on the Kantner farm in 1907, had died at his retirement home in Ft. Myers. Fla., during April. Claude was the last of four sons of Levi and Maggie Kantner and the younger brother of Marvin s father. Guy. He left a wife, five children and lots of grandkids. Claude Kantner was a professor of speech and drama at Ohio University in Athens for many years and during his tenure there, a building was built and named Kantner Hall. Memorial Day was observed al Woodland Memorial Park Monday morning. Woodi.ind Township Supervisor Douglas MacKenzie welcomed the usual crowd, and the Lakewood High School band, under the direction of David MacQuccn. opened the program. The band also performed some later music during the morning service. The Rev. Alan Scllman of Zion Lutheran Church gave an invocation and spoke later. Harold Stannard gave a Memorial Day speech in which he mentioned that “Decoration Day" started in the south after the Civil War and became a national holiday in 1868. Stannard mentioned Winston Churchill. Abraham Lincoln and Douglas MacArthur in his address. VFW Post No. 4461. Lake Odessa, provided an honor guard, which fired a gun salute and the Lakewood High School band provided buglers to perform echoing taps at the end of the ceremony. I was a dinner guest at the Tupper Lake home of Gene and Bette Maklcy and enjoyed grilled hamburgers with all the rest of a traditional meal with them. Hale McCartney and several Maklcy kids and grandkids. It was a cold and windy day and everyone huddled inside except one granddaughter who sat on the dock and fished part of the afternoon. She caught one good sized bluegill. Paul and Chris Pierson drove 2.600 miles to New Mexico and b- ck in six days. They their oldest daughter. Tricia, who just graduated from college, to her job and return­ ed without her. Orpha Enz will have some heart tests this week. Wayne Musbach is doing well after his recent surgery. Junior Golf Program Congialufatioas. (jioduote! and you« acconipfisl'ments. QUc wish By Catherine Lucas Dallas and Mary McLeod Rush celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday at their home. An open house, hosted by their children and grandchildren, was held in a big tent in their yard. Mary said 250 or so guests signed the guest book, and they were sure there were 50 or so who did not. So probably around 300 persons dropped by to wish them well. A mortgage burning and church dedication service will be held at the Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday morning service June 9. Many special guests, including Jim and Linda Hulett. Ruth Dunbar, Dave and Lisa Dunbar, the Rev. Ed and Shirley Perkins and the Rev. Bob and Shirley Betts, have been invited and are planning to attend. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on June 24. 1984. so the big new sanctuary has been built and paid for in 12 years. It will be a day of great celebration. The special dedication service will be held from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Il will be followed by a coffee fellowship and a church-wide potluck dinner. Everyone is welcome. Saturday after library hours I dropped by the Dingerson farm for lhe open house to honor Maggie's high school graduation. The family served roast pork and lamb and strawberries on angel food cake. The event was well attended. Last Wednesday the Woodland Post Office held a customer appreciation day and an all­ day open house. After school. Kaysie Cox and Salana Dunklcc. came to the post office and drew a winner in the raffle for a stamp mint set. Ralph Townsend won. and he and Mildred came in Friday morning to pick up the prize. Frank and Jean Schwarting drove to Bath. S.D., to visit Frank’s brother. Willard Schwarting. recently. While they were in South Dakota, another brother. Glen Schwarting. came from Sun Lakes. Ariz. The Woodland Schwartings were away from home six days. Megan Daniels was injured in a soccer game played al Lansing Catholic Central High School last week. She was kicked in the head and her mother was called from lhe Barry County Prosecutor’s Office to come to Sparrow Hospital. Doctors decided Megan had a concussion, but released her to her mother after about HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB The City of Hastings Department of Public Services is requesting bids for its 1996-1997 street line painting program. Proposal forms are available from the Office of the City Clerk, City of Hastings. Hastings. Ml 49056. Brent Porter Swensen. San Leandro. CA and Julie Kay Bailey. San Leandro. CA. Terrance Arthur Lynn. Middleville and Jaclynn Frances ZyIstra. Middleville. Clifford Andrew Clouse. Hastings and Minnie Deann Kidder. Hastings. John Forsythe Anderson. Wayland and Diane Lynne Webb. Wayland. Dale Robert Cheeseman. Nashville and Audra Elverda Lewis. Nashville. Michael Dean Risebow. Lake Odessa and Jodie Dawn Raulston. Lake Odessa. John Thomas Walker. Nashville and Kimberly Ann Kesler. Nashville. Michael Alan Nickels. Hastings and Melin­ da Ann James. Hastings Denck Jay Price. Lake Odessa and Christine Marie Keller. Freeport. Larry James Hams. Plainwell and Roberta Ann Dushane. Plainwell Brian Wayne Elkins. Shelbyville and Heather Lynn Pape. Shelbyville. Michael Wayne Brotherton. Wayland and Tammy Marie Bailey. Wayland. Dallas and Mary Kusn ceieorate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house on Sunday. 1-800­ 572-1717 MDA MuSCirjw ov$Tao*Mv *SSOC ATiO\ Instructed by: P.G.A. Golf Professional, Brett Fedorinchik H.H.S. Golf Coach, Ed Vonderhoff Members of the Varsity Golf Team Cost: $20.00 for the first child $10.00 for each child after The golf program will include instruction on golf etiquette, rules, putting, chipping and full swing. Classes will end with a day of lunch and awards. Golf clubs are available at each lesson. Call the Golf Shop to register: 945-2756 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30. 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE BY PEMONS CLAIMINC TITLE UNDER TAX DEED Shari Foreclosure Notice (AN Counties) TO TH! OWNER OR OWNERS OF ANY LAND AND All INTERESTS IN. OR HENS UPON THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED TAKE NOTICE, that tale hot been lawfully mode of the following detcnbed land lor unpaid taaet thereon and that the undertigned hot title thereto under tai deed or deedt utued therefore and that you ore entitled to a r•conveyance thereof at any time within 6 month* after return to service of thit notice, upon payment to the undertigned or to the treoturer of the county in which the londt lie. of oil tumt paid upon tuch purchase together with SO percentum additional thereto, and the feet of the thoriff for the tervice or cost of publication of thit notice to be computed at upon personal service of a summons upon commencement of on action at commencement of suit and the further sum of five dollars for each description without other oddi Ionol costs or charges tl payment os aforeso-d is not mode the undersigned will institute pro coedings for possession of the land Description of land. State of Michigan. County of Barry, lot 6 Barry Subdivision *08 006 120 006 00 Amount paid $212 28 taaes for 1991. Amount necessary to redeem $323 42 plus the foes of the sheriff George Williams 44)5 Janis St Hastings Ml 49058 To Arnold L Klock *438 t»828 7829 South 36th St Scotts Ml 49088 (5 X) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Ronald C Dunkelberger Jr a married mon and Kelly I Dunkelberger his wife (Original Mortgagor) Ronald C Dunkelberger Jr Present Owner(i) to NBD Mortgage Company Mortgagee dated March 9 1994 ond recorded on March 18 1994 in liber 600 on Poge(s) 119 Barry County Records Michigan ond assigned by said Mortgage to The leader Mortgage Company by on assignments) dated November I 1995 ond recorded on January 5 1996 m Liber $48 on Page 898 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Three and B8 IX Dollars ($118 743 88) in­ cluding interest at 7 5X*. per annum Under the power ol sole contained in soid mor tgoge ond the statute m such cose mode ond pro vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some port of them at public vendue at the Borry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan, at 2 00 a dock p.m. on June X. 1996 Said premises ore situated in the Township of Johnstown Barry County. Michigan and are described a* Beginning at the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1 4 of Section 14 Town I North Range 8 West thence Ssyth along the East line of the West 1 2 of the Southeast 1 4 706 feet, thence West parallel to lhe East and West 1 4 line 620 feet thence North 706 feet to East and West 1/4 line, thence East 620 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months tram the dote of such sole unless determined abandon ed m accordance with 1948 Cl 600 3241a. tn which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the date of public sale Dated May 9. 1996 The Leader Mortgage Company. Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO t ALT. Attorneys 320 E 8>g Beaver Rd Suite 190 Troy. Michigan 48083 (810) 689 3900 File No 960431 (5'X) Regular Meeting May 13. 1996 - 7 30 p m Pledge to the Flog by oil present Five Board Members Commissioner Sandy James. Building Inspector Andy Spark*. Am­ bulance Manager Brian TenHove and Marty Ru*«on. Five resident* Approval of agenda. April 8. 1996 minute* Received Treasurer*, correspondence and com­ mittee report* Approved payment of oil bill*. Received permit for P Wykowski ond petitions regarding C-Tec Cable Service. Approved Monotron s proposal Dos Computer •y*tem. Accepted bid for cement project D Hammond Asphalt bid Willie's Asphalt Adopted Resolution* for August Primary Ballot Proposal* Re: Fire, cemetery, rood Appointed Patricia Albert to Wilkinson Lake Bd Mary Shultz Assistant Sexton Refer zoning violation Wood to Attorney Sparks Tabled SWBCSDS Use and Rate Ordinance Adjournment 10:50 p.m. Shirley R. Cose. Clerk Attested to by: Patricio Albert. Supervisor (5 X) Synopsis IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING Meeting colled to order by supervisor at 7 X p.m. All members ond several guests present. Report by Jim McAAonus Borry Planning'Zoning on land use in Irving Township. Board will appoint committoe to study future land use in township. Approved center line on Grange Rd Bills approved lor payment os presented Meeting adjourned at 8 40 p.m Emily Harrison Clerk (5X) For your insurance call -----------CENA’S----------- Farmers Insurance Group First and second shifts, varied hours available, If not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a twoweek training course and state certification. Excel­ lent employment opportunities for individuals who are Interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, Check Home our new Autol combination dis­ count. plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50+ vacation and illness benefits and a starling wage of $6.68 per hour. Classes start JUNE 13 and end JUNE 27. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM. If you are interested In taking this class, please come to Thornapple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before JUNE 7,1996. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please. drivers Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ ano security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto.. Hom, Lilt Commercial IBS MKhgan. HaU-ngs. Ul 490M BvWu: 945-4454 Fern 945-9914 ^Qiornapple 4ts ^Manor Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Ml 49058-9171 Ann Landers Eating disorder Dear Ann Landers: I feel compelled lo write after reading the letter from "An Aunt in Greenfield. Mass..** whose sister. Dora, emotionally abuses her children by forcing them to cat everything on their plates My parents also heliescd in nuking their children clean their plates When unpalatable foods were placed tn front of me. I would simply refuse to eat. When everyone else was finished and all the dishes were washed. I would Mill he sitting at the table, staring at my plate At that point, my father would lose his temper and slap me out of my chair. After that, the ritual was over and I would run off crying and hide in my room Ann. the anger 1 felt after reading "Aunts" letter upset me so much it has taken me two days to compose this letter. Dora and others like her arc child abusers. The effects of emo­ tional abuse arc as severe and as long-laMing as physical abuse. 1 pray that "Aunt" can provide those children with an emotional safe­ ty net. As an adult. 1 now realize that many of our parents grew up during lhe Impression. when a plate full of anything was a luxury. As a child. I only knew that I wasn't going to cat something I didn't like -- no matter what hap­ pened. I have never forced my children to eat anything they didn't want, nor have I coerced them with "just take one bite and try it." I suspect you will get a flood of letters from people with eating disorders and stomach pro­ blems that resulted from their childhood ex­ periences. My problems arc minor compared to theirs, but I appreciate the opportunity to vent my feelings. I go for psychological counseling and have discussed this eating thing, but I never felt that degree of anger un­ til I read the letter about Dora. —Coping in Riverside, Calif. Dear Coping: Sorry I stirred up some unpleasant memories. Your testimony bears witness to the damage that can occur when parents force children to cal. How fortunate for yours that the lousy legacy Mopped with you Too often that is not the case The blanket rule should be as follows: If the child says. "I don’t like this." don't tell him or her about the starving children in India Remove the plate without commenting and of­ fer no subMitutes. Rotating care Dear Ann lumders: This is for "Loretta in Michigan." who was the exhausted care giver for her husband. She wanted her children to realize she needed help. I'd like lo share the solution our family is using. A full-time care giver muM have time off. My husband and I have five grown children who help care for my m«»thcr. who has dementia. We have a family schedule. Each night, a different child takes Mom to a restaurant or lo his or her home for dinner and a visit. The children also alternate entire Sun­ days. This way. the care giver gets a few hours each night and all day Sunday to take care of herself. It also allows the children to maintain a bond with their grandmother. Caring for a loved one can be very deman­ ding and frustrating. It is comforting that my children are so loving to their grandmother. When I get old. if they do half as much for me. I shall consider myself blessed. Been There in La Jolla, Calif. Dear La Jolla: You and your husband have done a fine job of raising your children. I feel certain they will give to you and their father the same loving consideration they arc giving their grandmother. The Good Book says. "Tram up a child in the way he should go. and when he is old. he will not depart from it.** EOE Stop gambling Edwardjones Member New York Slock Exchange. Inc and Securities investor Protection Corpordlion and Mark D. CliristCMSCM Cordially Invite You to a Free Seminar Titled: “PLANNING YOUR ESTATE” The jttml of thts pnipram i* io help undcruand v«i<m* estate-planning alternative* so you can make mlivmed deciuon* a* you plan for the future During this workshop we will etpkve the foikiwtng que*ti<m: • Why is estate-planning important? • What Happens to an estate upon death? Dear Ann Landers: My 78-year-old grandmother has lived in the same apartment building for $0 years. She receives disability payments plus Social Security. She has one small problem. She loves to gamble. Grandma, it seems, is always late paying her rent. Once, she asked the landlord to wait for several months. She ended up borrowing money from questionable sources and had to pay a horrendous amount of interest. Now. it seems she is in the same kettle of stew again. She owes six months of back rent. Her bighearted landlord is fed up. and Grandma has received an eviction notice. Last week, she came to me and asked for a loan. Ann. I work very hard and have finally managed to put a small amount of money in the bank. Whir. I told my husband that Grand- • What are the pros and cons of: - living trusts? - wills? - joint tenancy? what are the benefits of a revocable living trusts? For your convenience, we will be offering this seminar three separate times. Thursday, June 6, 1996 at 10 am , 4 pm, & 7 pm. County Seat Lounge. 128 S. Jefferson. Hastings. Michigan SPEAKERS Mark D Christensen. Investment Representative David Tripp. Attorney at Law David Dimmers. Attorney at Law Robert Byington. Attorney at Law Please. Call for Reservations Now! Call (616) 945-3553 <24 hour reservation line) Due to the overwhelming popularity of this seminar. SEATING IS LIMITED RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED • Fed Free to Bring an Interested Friend • Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER a., 945-9554 ma needed another loan, he blew a gasket I decided not to lend Grandma the money She screamed at me and threatened to jump off the roof. I feel guilty because I love Grandma, but I need to know if I am wrong or right. Astoria. N.Y. Dear Astoria: Tell Grandma this is the last lime you are bailing her out and make it Mick. Insist that she go to Gamblers Anonymous. Look it up in the phone book, and take her lo the first meeting. This organization is truly phenomenal. Auto prayer Dear Ann Landers: I found this prayer when I went through some things I had been saving for almost 30 years. I have no idea who wrote it or where it came from. If you think it would have some value for your readers, please print it. Loyal Fan in Detroit Dear Detroit: 1 hope this prayer will be pul tn plastic and taped to the dashboards of thousands of car*. It could save lives. Here it “Lord, impress on me the great respon­ sibility that is mine when I get behind the wheel of my automobile. "When I would be careless, remind me that I have m my hands the power of life and death "Write indelibly upon my consciousness that I am a potential murderer, that in one careless moment 1 could put an end to the live* of some innocent victim, my family and myself. "Help me to be thoughtful, patient and in. control of myself at all limes. "Help me lo extend the same kindness and consideration lo others that I would like them to extend lo me. Give me. oh Lord, a sense of perspective Ixt me never become so foolish that I would take a chance w ith my own life or anyone elsc's juM to save a few minutes. You kn.m too well, oh Lord, that heaven is full of people who made that mistake. Amen" More old signs Dear Ann lenders: Those wonderful old Burma Shave signs made driving along the highway s much more mtereMing. Here's one 1 recall seeing on my first trip out west in 1942 when I went to visit my grandparents. Please print it for old time's sake. - Irene Dear Irene: With pleasure. Here it is: When crossing intersections Look each way A harp sounds nice. But it’s hard to play. Lonesome? Take charge of your life turn it artmnd. Write for Ann Landers' booklet. ' ‘How to Make Friends and Stop ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed. Ion business-size envelope and a check or order for $4.25 (this includes postage handlingI to: Friends, c/o Ann Landers. P. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. ( Canada, send $5.15.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate. Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS si The Lake Odessa Lions Club is having its annual golf outing Saturday. June I. All over the village there will be garage sales Saturday. June I. Maps are provided and listings give the type of merchandise al each. This is a project of the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce. Non-profit groups were invited tn have baked goods sales downtown. On Sunday. June 2. Central United Methodist Church goes to its summer schedule, with worship services at 9:30 a.m. This will continue until the second Sunday of September. Final classes for Sunday School were held May 19. On May 26. graduates were honored guests. High School seniors were Sara Decker. Walter Johnson. Mptt Goodemoot. Jackie Mattson, Greg Stowell, and Steven Kadwell. The college graduate was Mary Dowker Murray. The evening cir­ cle of United Methodist Women hosted the reception in their honor On Tuesday. June 4. there will be a con­ solidation of Princess Chapter of Greenville Order of Eastern Star and the Doric chapter of Belding in the Belding Masonic Temple. The Lake Odessa Community Library will be the meeting place for Friends of lhe Library. Tuesday. June 4. at 7 p.m. The semi­ annual newsletter is about to be mailed. The Lake Odessa Arts Commission will meet Tuesday. June 4. at the Page Memorial Building. With Art in the Park coming in just a month, the commission has much on its docket. Thursday. June 6. marks lhe last day of school for Lakewood students Librarians have published a colorful folder outlining the summer's activities for the reading program. There are Reading Rodeo posters in several spots around town. The listing begins with Wednesday. June 12. sign­ up and bolero craft. Each Wednesday through July 31 there is a fun program planned. The following weeks will feature cowboy critter craft and stories, an afternoon appearance of Maranda at the Ionia theater, the L.O. Fair parade with a library entry, stories at the park and stencil­ ing. a wild birds program, a pet show and an evening picnic. A trip to any cemetery during the past week shows one what is new in the field of flowers and decorations for "Decoration Day.** Unusual planters, silk and plastic flowers, all manner of bedding plants, even hollyhocks, tall planting poles with hooks for hanging baskets, vigil lamps, arrangements on clamps which fit over lhe lop of a marker are tome of the current styles The parking lot of the Sunfield United Brethren Church was filled Saturday. May 18. during funeral services for 47-year-old Bonnie (Conwell) Shetller. mother of five young children who had battled cancer. She was a graduate of the University of Toledo, taught and spoke three languages in Ohio and more recently was manager and executive secretary of a Springport induMry. The Mulliken school where her children were in classes managed a schedule of meals for the family for six months. Volunteer neighbors also helped in the household. With community help she was able to fulfill an 11-year drcam and take her family lo Disney World. With courage and help of friends she was able to at­ tend her son’s Mothers' Day program at school on May 10. just days before her death of May 14. She is survived by her children, her husband. Jerry, her parents in Ohio. Union Bank is handling a fund for the family Race fans recently had the thrill of seeing two state teams of racers competing at the 1-96 Speedway for the honors of the Battle of Lake Michigan III. The drivers were from Michigan and Wisconsin. Bill Tyler of Par­ ma. Mich., was the defending champion. Joe Roe of Keonsha. Wise., was the defending IRA champ. He had won two racs at 1-96 tn 1995. The popular raceway is within sight and sound of Jordan Lake Highway on Portland Road. Lakewood girls tied for fourth place and set two school records Mas 18 at ForeM Hills Northern. Addi Radcliff and Angela Rufncr went 1-2 in discus and shot put. Marcie Gar­ mon's school record of 1:01:2 was fifth and qualified her for state records. Garmon. Jami Schrock. Johanna Call and Bethany Rafiler ran a record of 1:51:3 for sixth place and qualifying for state in the 800 relay. The purr of the garden tillers has been heard in recent days, as serious gardeners prepared , their garden plots for planting. Two florak* businesses have bedding plants for sale ind’^ garden vegetables — cabbage and tomatoes.-C along with peppers Rhubarb plants are pro­ ducing well. The Conley house on Alger Street is .aking shape with studding and sheathing in place. A new mobile home is in position on Iordan Lake Highway near Peck Lake Road at Berlin’*7 Center. David Garlock was on a field trip w ith thd rest of the sixth grade of Big Rapids JunkM*0’ High School May 13. On the return trip, the*0 buses stopped at a rest area south of Cadilla^ for the youngsters' benefit. With a feW minutes allowed for them to run around to be^ ready for the final leg of the trip home, two of ** the students had lhe horrifying experience of’'finding a dead body. This episode put a A over the other students, a sad way to end an'*’ enjoyable school trip. The Wednesday G.R.”° Press reported that the body discovered was’*1 that of a 14-year-old girl who had been* stabbed. David was recently chosen to be one of 17°* people to shovel dirt for groundbreaking for^’ the Big Rapids High School building to be/b built near the freeway. On Saturday. June 1, the local chapter of Eastern Star will hold a baked goods/craft sate*^ in front of their building entrance on Fourth1’Avenue starting at 9 a.m. during the all-**1 village garage sale. Women's Fellowship of First Congrega-'* tional Church will hold its June meeting »*** week earlier than usual. On Wednesday. June‘s 5. they will meet at noon in the church dining room for a potluck meal. There will be elec-'** lion of officers. On their usual meeting date. *^ second Wednesday of the month, they will be’n‘* attending Ladies* Day at Gull Lake Bible^H Conference near Richland. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315 will hold itsXd regular monthly meeting on Tuesday. June 1t0* at 8 p.m. in the lodge rooms of the Masonic*** Temple. A major event in lhe sports world last week1* * was the death of race driver Scott Brayton of’’ Indy 500 fame Funeral services were held at’*'1 the Coldwater United Methodist Church. ”c Clips following the service were shown on TV*** channels. One watching may have caught a'** glimpse of the pastor Rev. Charles Richards‘S wearing his white clerical robe outside the*] church. Richards was pastor of Central*** United Methodist Church here 1986-89. The Sebewa Center Association held its an-* nual meeting Monday evening across the road'** from lhe center school. F*reservation of the*’** school is the primary function of the associa- tion along with pubheat on of the Sebewa Recollector to preserve and garner history. Following the potluck meal in the dining hall of the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church, the group moved into the church pro­ per for the business meeting with reports on the year's finances, election of Jan Gierman -* Rudd for another term as president and of Lavern Carr as returning trustee, and plans ‘ for the July 20 ice cream social. Carl and^ Mary Klahn of David Highway showed slides “ of their trip to Scananavia with a group spon­ sored by Reimann Publishers of Milwaukee * — producers of Farm and Ranch. Country, j Country Woman. Taste of Home. Reminsce and Country Extra. 8 Next week on Friday. Lakewood Christian School will hold its monthly dinner at Fellowship Hall June 7. The school has a pro­ jected increase in enrollment for lhe 1996-97 school year Memorial Day services were held at Lakeside Cemetery, with the Lakewood High r School band playing, services led by the local VFW post and the Rev Ward Pierce speak-. mg. The service concluded with playing of "Taps" with echo by two band members. The. post-sponsored parade followed al noon. The route was from the village park to lhe railroad tracks with the band peeling off just beyond lhe tracks to march through the driveway oT-* Tru Value Hardware to the buses awaiting r them at lhe fire bam. There were cars from ’ the local police department. Michigan States Police. Ionia County sheriff s department, the * color guard, the marching band, flag corps. Lake Odessa Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, Clarksville Girl Scouts, fire trucks and am­ bulances from both Lakewood and Lake Odessa. No horses, no farm equipment, but lots of tossed candy. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30. 1996 — Page 9 from Time to Time,,. Woodland Township Schools By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Woodland Center School built in 1885. Class af 1909. Hazel A. Barnum, Daniel F. Oaks, Lois A. Velte, Alvah Mote, Ztlpha A. Kilpatrick, J. Orlin Yank, Edna S. Cole, Frank D. Mast, Ivah Joanna Schray, G. John Guy, Hazel E. Barnum, Bertha C. Wagner, J. Robert Smith, Harry L. Barnum, Florence E. Mote, The John McArthur farm where the first school was built. It Is now located at 127 West Broadway, Woodland. Regina E. Brodbeck, Will F. Wells, Karl F. Eckard!, Pictured are John McArthur, his daughter Matilda McArthur Meyer and her husband Wesley Meyers. Hugh G. DeCamp. The early settlers of Woodland Township were concerned about lhe education of their children. One of the first orders of business as the township was settled was to establish a system of schooling At first, the students met in the homes of the pioneer families One such school met at the home of the Wellman's in Wheeler District in 1841 and was taught by Harriet Bidwell. At the first town meeting, held on the first Monday in April, 1842. one of the items of business was to choose school inspectors along with the other officers of the township The first men to hold this position were Alonzo Barnum. A.B. Cooper and S.S. Haight. Mrs. Alonzo Barnum was the first teacher to hold a certificate issued by these school in­ spectors. The township was divided into the districts. They raised $21.96 in 1843 for schools and $25 for library use. The rural schools, at first, were not graded. Children ranged in age from 5 or 6 to 19 or 20. The schools often were taught by female teachers in the fall and spring and a male teacher would be hired for the winter term when the older boys had completed harvest on the farms and could spend some time in school The early rural schools, usually placed about two miles a part, were surrounded by forest. Mosquitoes in warm weather, deep snow and cold in the winter made it less than pleasant to attend those early schools Discipline was strict, sometimes administered by a teacher with a hickory stick, as parents and teachers believed in the adage that sparing the rod spoiled the child. Woodland School District No. 4 served the village of Woodland. Il was built before 1846. constructed of perpendicular log. In 1849. the records show there were 21 white children and six Indian children attending this school at one time. This school was replaced by a frame building tn 1856 with a frame school house painted white. This was located on the proper­ ty line between the Israel Cooper and John McArthur s farms on Section 21. near the location of the present Lakewood Middle School. One acre was leased, a half acre from Israel Cooper and a half acre from Johr McArthur. This was an eight-grade school, all grades meeting in the same room. When a student wanted to gain a higher education, it was necessary to attend a school in larger town or city. This meant boarding in town and paying tuition. Select schools were formed to teach the more advanced pupils and to further their education. Woodland s select school was formed in 1878. There was a charge of $4 for lhe first class and $3 for the second class. James Vosper of Ionia, organized and taught the select school in Woodland for ten weeks, beginning every fall. Other teachers who taught at the select school were George D. Barden. Fidus E. Fish. Emily Homes. Enoch Andrus. Ida Cranston. Ella Cranston, and Eugene Daven­ port. The school was held at several locations over the years, but the best remembered site was on the second floor of the Woodland Township Hall. With the Chicago. Kz lamazoo and Saginaw Railroad, which ran between Woodbury and Hastings, getting to high school became somewhat easier because a student could ride the tram to Hastings in the morning, attend high school and return in the evening. In 1876, the old frame school was moved to a site, purchased for $125. which gave them a bigger lot and was nearer the center of the village. In 1880. lhe board of the Woodland School began to consider building a new. larger school building. In 1881 the motion was pass­ ed to raise $500 for a building fund The trustees that year were J.W. Holmes. David B. Kilpatrick. H.C. Carpenter. J.W. Stineromb and William McArthur. A building committee was elected, consisting of L. Hilbert. J.W Holmes. D.B. Cooper. A.J. Cooper and H. Stowell. In 1883. the school board again made the motion to build the new school in Woodland Center by the summer of 1884. The motion was made to hold school for six months in the upper grades and eight months for the primary grades. The cost of a two-story school was to be investigated. The following year the board voted to build a two-story schoolhouse with dimensions of €!«•■ JUtt*:—** Ropes of the Past Ring Bells of the Future." ....... Class March Invocation Salutatory Solo Ruth Jordan ------- Gladys Jordan ------- Preside..t's Address Class Poem Luella Sidnam ----- Selection—"Spring Dreams” Song Orchestra Rev. Slater ------- ----- ------- Junior Quartette Daisy Hyr.es Class History Tone Poem—"Lilacs" Class Prophecy □ass Song □ass Will ------ ----- ------ Senior Quartette Elizabeth Hesterly ------ ------ Presentation of Diplomas Benediction ----- ------The graduation class of 1910. Orchestra Margerote Stinehcomb ------ .Selection—“Amaranthus” Valedictory Orchestra Stella Hager ------- Orchestra Velma Benson Pres. J. N. Covert Rev. Parker 30 feet by 56 feet square and to install a fur­ nace. The building was to cost $3,000 and be completed by Oct. I. 1885. If the old school was in lhe way of construc­ tion. the school board was authorized to move the old building. This was done by Sept. 8. 1884. Later they sold this building, which had been built in 1856 The Town Hall was rented for a place to hold school while the construc­ tion was going on The building committee members at this time were William Wunderlich. D.B. Kilpatrick. Hiram Walls. L. Hilbert. C.A. Hough and J.M. Reiser. Ambrose T. Cooper started the building in the fall of 1884. on the location at the south end of State Street and the beginning of Franklin Street. The school faced north on Franklin Street with the lot running back to the south to the line where the C.K. A S. Railroad would soon be built. The school yard was fenced in and the two outhouses Mood by lhe back fence By the fall of 1886 the records show that $3,166 had been put into the building. Wall papering cost $24. Robert Manner received $64 for building two outhouses. It cost $5 to insure it. Connecting the furnace cost $33. The school seats cost $238 and it cost $17.49 to install them. The district included sections 15. 16.21 and 22. If a student lived on the district line but on the opposite side of lhe road, that student had to attend the rural school in his or her own district. The first teachers in the new school were J.E. Garver. Daniel Meyers and Miss Turner. The primary teacher taught grades one through six. The assistant principal taught seventh and eighth and the principal taught grades nine and ten. The first principal of the school was C.A. Hough. Primary grades were held in the lower level and the high school was on the second floor. The side walls were covered with blackboard paint, which had to be reapplied each year, but because paper was a hard to come by item, and dates were quite small, the blackboards were important for doing school work. Harpers Readers were used and the students were taught numbers, spelling, to name the states of the United States In 1889. records show a total of 134 scholars in the Woodland Center School. They ranged from the ages of 5 through 20. and from grade one through ten. From 1890 to 1898. school was held for ten months, but there was interest in going to a nine-month sch<x»l year It was nine years until the first students graduated from lhe new Woodland Center School in 1894 J.F. Fortney was the prin­ cipal that year besides teaching the upper school. There wrre three graduates. James H. Cramer. Lawrence H. Faul and Van LeroySimmons. 1895 graduates, six in number were N. Mae Sowell. Albert J Geiger. Edith P. Bevier. George A. Fox. LeRoy G Smith and Charles Grozmger As students completed the eighth grade in the rural schools, they began to seek higher education at the Woodland Center School, where two more grades and a diploma were available. This was done by paying a tuition fee to lhe high school. Some students went even further, attending grades 11 and 12 in a nearby town such as Hastings. Nashville or Ionia The C.K.&S. Rialroad, which came through Woodland in 1887. going into Hastings helped to promote higher education. It was also customary for students to board in the larger towns so that they could finish 12 grades of high school. Some County Normal Schools allowed a student to complete the senior year of high school and take the Normal School training at the same time so they could become teachers. Western Teachers College. Kalamazoo and Mt Pleasant Teachers College, promoted the profession of teaching as well as encouraging students to continue school by getting a col- tflaa* C»l»r»—Old Rose and Silver Gray. CI«m Fbwrr—White Rose. The Woodland High School graduation class of 1909 lege education. The Class of 1908 reflected the township­ wide interest in lhe Woodland Center High School. That class, consisting of five boys and one girl, came from different parts of the township as well as from surrounding townships. There was Will Bulgrin from Woodbury. Paul Brodbeck from Eckardt School. Lee Shcldcn from Freemi re. Sunfield Township. Gayle Hager from Mohler School. Floyd Dillenbcck from Shores School. Castleton Township, and Howard Wort ley from Tamarac School. The baccalaureate sermon was preached on Sunday evening by The Rev. Van Auken at the Methodist Episcopal Church. The class motto was "No man is bom a master." Lee Sheldon was the valedictorian of the class Two more grades were added to the NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Can... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! school's curriculum following World War I. in 1920. and students no longer had to travel out of the township to finish 12 grades of education. But already the school was becom­ ing crowded and a new idea, consolidation of township schools, was being discussed pro and con. This eventually took place in most of the Barry County, but Woodland Township was the earliest. This was accomplished in 1923 and the 1885 school building was closed. During the next 20 years, the building was used for various other functions. Woodland Grange No. 1369 met there and held dances there. It was condemned following World War II and tom down by Norman Sandbrook for the lumber in it. The school yard was sub­ divided and sold as building lots. (To be continued) NOTICE ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL ELECTION JUNE 10,1996 Available at the Hastings Area School, Administration Office, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date June 8,1996, 2:00 p.m. • BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP • PUBLIC HEARING The Baltimore Twp. Planning Commis­ sion has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 6424 S. Bedford Road. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the pros and cons of going back to county zoning. James McMa­ nus, Barry County Planning and Zoning Administrator, will be present to answer any questions. TEDDIE SOYA Baltimore Twp. Clerk 945-9304 i W �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30. 1996 Rebecca Abson Robin Acker Kristen Avery Meredith Cole Brian Cotant Nicole Haskin Aaron Baker Cheryl Curtis Dana Davis Rochelle Day Dave Henney lr.hr. ll. -r... jonn niiton Shasta Homing Betise Keeler Tammi Kelly Heather Kendall Casey Knoll Fred Koning Paul Koutz Katie Metzger Brad Miller Chris Miller Jacob Mix Travis Moore Chris Norris Kevin Sanders Angela Sarver Deanna Sawyer Aaron Schantz Scon Schantz. Jr. Eleanore Schroeder Man Styf Holly Thompson Erica Tracy Carrie Varney Lorena Vaughn Derek Velte Plumb's Valu-Rite Barry County Rental 902 W State Hastings 2166 W. Gun Lake Road.Hastings 945 5588 945-4921 Hastings Banner Dean's Napa 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings 948-8051 122 N. Jefferson. Hastings 948-9696 225 N. National Bank of Hastings Lyons Septic Tank Pumping Hodges Jewelry 122 W State Street. Hastings 945-2963 945 9383 of I 800 888 6IM 3305 W Quimby. Hastings 945 5379 ICS Travel Gavin Chevrolet Buick • Geo • Pontiac Advanced Commercial Printers 945-5110 On M-37 North of Middleville 795-3318 133 E State Street. Hastings945 910S 401 I Cus Bl Ponti �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1996 — Erinn Bechler Kelly Bellgraph Matthew Birman Ryan Gllons Seth Hutchins Stacy Larke Camilla Park Craig Warren Josh Leary Angie Patterson Staci Simpson Elizabeth Slocum Tuesday Watson Jennifer Weicher Patricia Blair Justin Brehm Morgan Brill Jamie Brookmeyer Pascal Bussman Chad Greenfield Deborah Griffen Christina Gutheridge Dawn Hammond Emily Hartman Brooke Lutz Angela Lyons Sarah McKelvey Nicole James Kristopher Javor Sarah Lepak Colleen Loftus April Prior Jennifer Quay Lisa Reynolds Amber Snoeyink Michael Stormes Christa Wetzel Rachel Wilcox Nick Williams Keri Witker Daniel Wright Cook. Brian Eggere. Shawn Elmer. (o-.-rlle Endres. Corey Fisher .Chris Fox. Elizabeth Fox. Renae Gutchess. Levi Haight. Heather Hamilton. Amanda Heacock. Tyson Heath. Lynden Higgens, josh Hill. Nora Hoogewind. Andy Hubbard. Sharyn Kauffman. Chad Keizer. oPratr. Scon Preston. Anna Quada. Dean Replogle. Jim Robbe. joe Rodriguez. Kerri Rugg.jeremy Shade. Kim Sloan. Rober. Smith. Russell Solmes. Amber Spencer. Keill Storm,jack Taylor. Mashell Tibble. Zachary Tripp. Ryan Vandenburg. Brad Vincent. Mandy Watson. to Electric Motor Service 1569 S. Bedford Rd . Hastings 945-5113 Arby’s >91 1 W. State Street, Hastings li 139 E. Court Street. Hastings 945-9022 Performance Plus Quick Lube Brian’s Tire &. Service 235 S. jc 'rson Street. Hastings Bosley Pharmacy King’s Music Center 118 S. Jefferson. Hastings 130 W. State Street. Hastings 945 4284 >45-9549 945-3429 Girrbach Funeral Home Barry Auto Supply, Inc. 1601 S. Bedford Rd.. Hastings j 1 945-3354 j 328 S. Broadway. Hastings McDonald’s of Hastings Hastings 948-8558 State Farm Insurance Hastings Manufacturing JCPenney Coleman Agency PAUL PETERSON 116 E. State Street. Hastings 203 S. Michigan Avenue. 329 W. MUI Street. Hastings 948 8001 325 N. Hanover 945-2491 945-9537 Hastings 945-3417 JAS Auto Sales Precision Auto Body Repair, Inc. Wren Funeral Home GARY BEGG 126 S Michigan - 945-4454 230 N. Broadway. Hastings 948-4077 Cappon OH Co. 304 N Broadway • 948-8046 Complete Machine Shop Service 'Your Loc.il Auto Parts Store' 948-9210 . Farmers ^Insurance Group c Bob’s Grill &. Restaurant 819 E. Railroad. Hastings 948-9472 1401 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-2471 1215 W. State Street. Hastings 948-8233 WBCH 100.1 FM Hastings Worlds Best Country j 1 1 1 | �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30, 1996 - -. Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Barry County track meet leaves lasting impression I have spent nearly 10 years of my life as a sports writer and last Thursday was one of lhe happier moments. The Barrs County track meet was lhe esent and the smiling faces, broken records and realization that this was the final lap around the track for many local athletes made the moment so sweet. And let's not forget all (he individuals who dedicated their lime to put on the show Athletic directors, coaches, parents and others from around the Dclton/Hastings area worked hard to make the last meet one of the best of lhe 1996 campaign. Many spectators came to the Delton athletic field to watch and what they saw was quite impressive. Numerous records, too many to count, were shattered that Thursday al Delton. Trackstcrs from Delton. Hastings. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville all contributed a few shinny moments to the day. And let's not forget the weather. If anybody would have told me that the temperatures would be pleasant and the sun would be shinning earlier in the day. 1 would have told them that they probably also believe that the Red Wings can beat the Avalanche or that Bob Dole's chansma should make Campaign *96 a runaway win for lhe Republicans. But. the weather did clear up. the Wings did beat the Avalanche that night and Dole, well 2 out of 3 ain't had Records — there were many, but 2 distinctly remain in my thoughts. 1. Laura Reed. The Middleville 100 dash sprinter broke her fifth mark of the season last Thursday and afterwards showed the emotion that only pops out after numerous hours of hard work. 2. Kathryn Murphy. Earlier in the week there were rumors flying around that Murphy might challenge lhe boys field in the 3200. Reason: to help push her towards a difficult­ ies break record. Well, she didn't compete against the guys and they probably appreciated it as the Maple Valley sparkler set the mark at 11:29.06. By the way Delton's Casey Louden won the boys 3200 in 10.29.77 What about that push? Barry County has proven that it is more than a place where good wrestlers roam, as many area tracksters should make their marks this Saturday's Stale meet al Lowell. Just maybe I'll be writing about a few more happier moments in next week's issue of the Hastings Hanner •Tigers Need to Go? The season lor the Detroit Tigers keeps getting worse and worse and the problem is that they arc already on lhe bottom with no where to go So. what would you do if you were Mr Mike Hitch? Trade the few good players — such as Cecil and Chad Curtis — for a few promising prospects, fire firsl-year manager Buddy Bell and bring back Spdrky. swap teams with that minor league club in Battle Creek, build a new stadium in the burbs or just turn in the uniforms, as one local radio personality put it on Tuesday, and call it a season? Responses to this question will appear in this space next week in the Hastings Banner, as long as lhe responses arc printable. •State for Saxons Two other teams from Hastings High will be competing in State tournaments this weekend: boys tennis and girls golf. Hastings' netters will be competing al Okemos, while the Saxons swingers will be golfing at Michigan State University's Forest Akers Golf Course The tennis team tied for secono al rcgionals in Allegan and the golf squad took a second place at the Sturgis region ds •Tom Sorenson, a 1995 graduate of Hastings High, recently finished his first season at a pole vaulter at Central Michigan University. He achieved his personal best of 15*6 at lhe Central Collegiate Championship's staged at Western Michigan University, finishing fourth. Sorenson is studying biology at CMU. Talk lo you soon. Records set at BC meet; next stop State ' The Barry County meet is just a memory now for many local athletes, but for a selected group of track and field participants in the county tomorrow presents even more ol a challenge. Stale championships will take place on Saturday Class B schools will be at Lowell High School, while Class C schools will compete at Comstock Park. In preparation for those championships, athletes from Delton. Hastings. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville warmed up at the Barry County meet a week ago al Delton High It w as a day filled w ith record-breaking performances and smiling faces. Delton's boys finished first with 152 1/2 points. Hastings second with 80 1/2. Lakewood third with 76. Middleville fourth with 25 and Maple Valley ended up fifth with 19 points. In the girls event. Hastings scored 98 for top honors. Delton 81 for second. Middleville third with 64. Maple Valley tallied 53 and Lake wood had 36 points. Jason Stampfler and Casey Louden both won two individual events for lhe victorious Dchon boys. Slampflcr's victories came in lhe 100 (11.32) and the 200 (22.44). while Louden's captured wins in lhe 1600 (4 43.32) and the 3200(10:29.77). Other individual winners included Delton's Travis Williams (19-1 1/4). Hastings' Ed Youngs in the discus (140-3). Lakewood's Dcnk Rickcrd in the 110 hurdles (15.99). Lakewood's Drew Coppess in the shot put (51-5), Hastings' Tom Pratt in lhe high jump (6-6), Maple Valley's Damon Patrick in the pole vault (13-0). Hastings' Paul See RECORDS continued on page IS Hastings' Andrea Dreyer won both hurdle events at the Thursday. Middleville’s Shawn Davis and Delton’s Jason Ktmorougn (ien) push towards the finish in the area meet last Thursday. Lakewood's Angela Rufner and Drew H Coppess both qualified for the State , championships as well. •1 X] •3 -J Middleville's Laura Reed after setting her fifth school record of the season on Thursday. Softball Saxons fall short The way which Hastings* varsity softball season ended on Monday was probably hard lo swallow for many Saxons' faithful. Leading 8-5 in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Saxons appeared to be close to qualifying for Saturday district softball play al Caledonia play. But. the Wildcats from Wayland were not ready to leave lhe field without one last roar. And that they did. as an unsettling gulp began for the Hastings' side. Wayland loaded the bases without making an out and the next Wildcat batter walked as See SOFTBALL continued on page 13 Hastings' biggest problem on Tuesday was throwing the ball around as the Saxons made 12 errors in the contest. At State Many athletes from Barry County qualified for the State track championhips this Saturday at Lowell and Comstock Park. Boys who qualified include (on top) Maple Valley's Damon Patrick and Brian Hopkins. Delton's Jason Kimbrough. Chad Lenz. Troy McCarty. Ryan Dawe. Jason Stampfler and Kyle Matteson. Middleville's Shawn Davis. Hastings’ Tom Pratt. Paul Koutz. Devan Endres. Jeremy Radvansky. Kenn Cross, Pascal Bussmann, Jim Storms and Delton's Travis Williams. Girts who made it to State (on bottom) are Maple Valley's Heidi Eberly, Erica Krolik, Delton's, Kate Matteson, Sam Lantinga, Libby Lantinga, Mary Henson, Kim Cole. Arin Glidden. Hastings' Charissa Shaw. Laura Thomas. Sally Edger, Andrea Dreyer, Maple Valley's Dawn VanderVlucht, Kathryn Murphy, Middleville's Jenna Shook, Laura Reed. Lindsey Robertson, Samantha Sherman, Angie McQueen. Jessi Davis and Lakewood's Bethany Rattler, Jami Schrock. Courtney Ludema and Marcie Gannon. 3 ,i w n ' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1996 — Page 13 Wooden Bat Tournament a big hit for baseball Saxons Hastings* first Wooden Bai Tournament last Saturday pitied the host Saxons versus two of the hardest hilling teams in lhe entire state. And that's with aluminum or wooden bats. Hastings first went up against Mt Pleasant, the No. 6 ranked team in Class A The talented Aggie squad won the game 7-0. allowing Hastings just 5 hits In the second contest for Coach Jeff Simpson's Saxons another talented team stepped to the plate, Sturgis, ranked No. 2 in Class B. Hastings had one more hit in that game, but fell lo the Trojans 7-1 Mt Pleasant with a victory over Sturgis went home with the wooden bat trophy. Simpson left the ballficld optimistic, despite losing two times. "It was a beautiful day and the kids were excited." Simpson said. "We played good ball and the kids loved it." Nick Thornton and Chad Greenfield each went 2-for-3 in the Mt. Pleasant game to collect four of the learn s five hits. Jon Lawrence started the game on the mound for Saxons, allowing 6 hits, fanning 4 and walking 4 Mt Pleasant hitlers. Joe Rodriguez went I-for-3 with a run scored and went Chad Greenfield I -for-2 with the team's lone RBI in the battle with Sturgis The Saxons used three pitchers in that game. Andrew Courtright. Matt Moore and Ryan Caslelein. Hastings won a 7-4 contest with Grand Rapids Creston earlier in the week al lhe Furniture Classic Andrew Courtright upped his pitching record to 8-2 in that game and the Saxons' defense helped out with a I-error performance. Courtright now holds the school record for most pitching wins in a season. Courtright also came through at the plate, going 2-for-4 with 3 RBI and a double. Nick ThomI on went 2-for-3 and smacked 2 RBI. also to lead Hastings' offense. Hastings scored 6 runs in the second inning, including a double by Courtright that went for 2 RBI In district action on Tuesday. Hastings collected 9 hits but also committed 9 errors in a 10-6 loss to Wayland. In the 9-hit outing. Chad Greenfield had 3 hits and an RBI. Tom Moore 2 hits. Joe Rodrigucz a double. Andrew Courtright a 2basc rap. Tom Moore an RBI. end Eric Greenfield contributed with a double. Holding a 3-0 lead. Hastings saw Wayland score 8 times in a 5-error fourth inning. The Saxons came back to score 3 in the final inning, but could not push across enough wins for a victory. Maple Valley Jared Osborne raised his pitching record to 7-2 with a 7-3 win over Dansville in Game I of a doublehcadcr on Tuesday. Osborne had 5 strikeouts and 2 walks in hurting the Lions to lhe triumph. Adam Thayer. Joel Mittelstaedt. Kevin Hansen and Osborne each collected two hits in Game I. But the big blow was a 3-run homerun by Chad Wakley in the second inning, tying the score at 3-3. Wakley finished with 3 RBI and Hansen added 2 RBI Maple Valley lost the second game 8-2. collecting just 5 singles. The Lions also won a 5-3 decision over Olivet last Friday. Top Saxon sluggers Andrew Courtright, Nick Thornton and Joe Rodriguez show off the wooden bats used Saturday at the Hastings' baseball tournament. Volleyball SCORES Lakewood Community Education Women’s Volleyball Final Standings League A Sunfield Sandbaggers..................................61-20 Denny's Repair . ....58-23 Family Affair................................................55-26 Eugene *..........................................................50-31 Ionia Co. National Bank............................. 36-45 Woodland Giri*.............................................21-60 Country Care Day Care............................. 21-51 The Screw Up*................................................9-72 League B Sunfield Sandbaggers................................. 63-18 Family Affair................................................ 59-22 Pistons............................................................. 58-23 Demy's Repair.............................................55-26 The Woodland G ris..................................... 36-15 Katie's Stitch N Stuff..................................31-50 Felice** Team................................................ 15-57 The Go Girt*..................................................... 7-74 Men’s R«J Dnbion Softball The IOth annual Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce golf outing is set for July 31. so clean off those clubs and join in on the fun. Mill LaVictor will chair this year s event. Marge Bums, Jim Grey are the co-chairs and the committee members arc Bill Love. Bob O'Connell. Jim O'Kanc. Steve Steward. Mary Thompson and Diane Anderson. The staff at the Hastings Country Club is hard at work hoping to make the I Oth annual golf outing at the Hastings Country Club the best ever. Registration is at noon, tec-off at I p.m. and dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m. There is a limit lo 32 teams, so enter those teams early. The Chamber extends their thanks to the many Gold. Silver and Bronze sponsors who participated last year and to lhe many, many businesses who made generous contributions Softball SCORES istings 10th annual Chamber golf outing set for July 31 League to their Pn/c fund. For additional information on becoming a Gold. Silver or Bronze sponsor or to donate prizes, please call the Chamber office at 616­ 945-2454 or any of the committee members. See BAT...continued from pege 14______ Hastings bows out to Plainwell in district soccer The season came to a close for lhe soccer Saxons last Wednesday al home in a 3-0 district loss lo a very talented Plainwell squad. Hastings, which had beaten Barry County foe Middleville 2-0 the night before at Middleville, could not slip any past a Plainwell team that used passing and stingy defensive work to stymie Coach Doug Mepham's squad. Plainwell tallied its first goal with 2 minutes remaining in the first half on a penalty kick. A Saxon player had been whistled for a hand violation which resulted in the score. Al half. Plainwell led 1-0 and had out-shot Hastings 12-1. The Trojans added two more insurance goals in the second half. The victory pul Plainwell in the district final. Hastings' received two goals from Sarah Another local woman giving her support to area drivers If you read last week's addition of Around lhe Tracks you already know that one Hastings' women is making a big impact for a few local drivers. Well, make that two. as Kathleen Plank is also a major plus when it comes to the finishes for drivers at the Kalamazoo Speedway and the 1-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa. Plank, the president of Norton Securities, is sponsoring three local drivers and also supports a few from out of the Barry County area. Brad Shcllenbarger. from Hastings, races factory stocks al the Kalamazoo Speedway. Ron Fmkbcincr. of Middleville, also races at the Kalamazoo Speedway in the Late Model class. And Ben Curtis, a resident of Irving near Middleville, is the third driver sponsored by Plank. Curtis races Street Stocks al 1-96. "Financially it helps a whole bunch.” said Brad's brother Chris Shcllenbargcr. "She's in the pits with them and helps them all supportively." One other form of racing that Plank sponsors is Motor Cross where she backs Jerry Plank HI in events around the area. So add another name to the list of local individuals who help to make Barry County drivers the best Around the Tracks. Berlin Raceway­ Gun Lake's Bob Holley is currently sixth and Middleville's Rob Lewis is IOth in the Late Models' point standings at the Berlin Raceway. Holley has 214 points and Lewis' total is 155. Middleville's Dave Scnsiba is 22nd with 29 points. Last week Holley finished third and Lewis fifth in a race that was slowed on four occasions by accidents. The Iceman Series Super Cars will run a 100-iap Late Model Slock Car race this Saturday. Special West Michigan fan interest will center on the efforts of Hastings' own Joe Bush lhe 1993 and 1994 event winner. Practice is at 2 p.m.. time trial* 4 p.m. and the first race at 7 p.m. 1-96 Speedway The wingless wonder* of Sprint Car racing — the USAC Sprints — make their only appearance in Michigan at lhe 1-96 Speedway this Saturday. Early USAC entries include Doug Kalitta. Brad Marvel. Brian Hayden. Mark Cassel la. Dave Dariand. Tom Black. Jason McCord. Brian Tyler. Kent Christian. Jerry Hepworth, Tray House. Brian Black. Billy Puterbaugh Jr.. David Steele, Dean Billings. Rusty McClure. Gus Wasson. Greg Staab and Tim Cox. In addition to the USAC Sprint Car racing, the June I lineup will also include IMCA Modified and Street Car classes. Gates open at 5 p.m.. qualifying and practice start al 6 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. Galesburg Speedway Capturing firsts on Saturday were Jim Miller (Sportsman. Feature A). Jason Holibaugh (Sportsman. Feature B). Scott Miller (NAMRA Formula Indy Off Feature), Mark Curtiss (NAMRA Formula Indy Even Feature) and Bobby Sage (ARCA Pro 4 Feature). On Sunday, John Osterhousc (I-Car Feature) and Danny Green (Mini Stock Feature) both won. Crystal Raceway Winners this past weekend at Crystal were Clay Keim in the SOD Sprints. Tom Dusen in the Late Models, Paul Ehl in the IMCA, Earl Ingram In the Pro Stock/Pro Truck and Dave Crawford in the Hobby Stock class. Fan appreciation night is this Saturday. All kids 9 to 90 get in for only $5. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. SOFTBALL...continued from page 12 See SOCCER continued on page 14 W-L Hastings Chrysler............................................ 4-0 Cappon Thomapplc Motors.......................... 3-1 Powers Service................................................. 2-1 Woodland Townhouse..................................... 2-0 Paganos................................................................. 1-3 Olde Towne Tavern (red)............................... 1-3 Carpenter Plumbing . ................................... 0-2 Olde Towne Tavern......................................... 0-3 YMCA NEWS Fall Youth Soccer. Hastings Blue Division TNR.......................................................................34) Jarman ConaanKHon ........................ 34) Haying. Mutual ........................................ 3-0 Hayings MFG................................................... 2-1 Hayings San Sen kt...................................... 0-1 HahfaVWilder. ...0-2 Bills Safety Sen ice 0-3 Rudd'. No Preference 0-4 Home Run Leaden t>. Miller 7. A Snider S. T Lyon 5. J. Lacosse 3. T Lubctz 3. Laal Weeks Results TNR 11. Bills 8. Jarman 24. Bills 14; Jar man 29. Rudd s 4. MFG 27. Rudd s 18; Cappoti/Thomapplc Moton 16. OTT 15; Cwpon/Tbomapple Moton 15. Paganos 7; Pqven Senne 14. Paganos 13; Wuudland Tijemhousc II. Powers Sen Ke 6. Hayings Mutual 15. Mfg 13; Hayings Mutual 9. Hiifaa/Wilder 4. Hayings Chrysler 8; OTT (rdd) 6. Hayings Chrysler 27. OTT trail 19 This Week’s Games May 30 - Cappon vs. Woodland. 7:30. cappin vs Chrysler; 8:30. Paganos v». Chrysler; 9:30 Pagan... ss. OTT May 31 - 6 30. Mutual ss Rudd's. 7:30. Sn Service v» Rudd's; 8 .30. Carpenter vs. OTT iredl: 9 30. Carpenter vs. OTT trail The YMCA i* taking registrations for the fall youth outdoor soccer program. Registra­ tions will be taken until June 28. The cost for the program ts $27 with a family rate of $45. Scholarships are available upon request Prac lice* begin the week of Sept. 2 with games beginning Sept. 21 and end Oct. 26. A brochure mav be obtained by calling the YM­ CA. 945-4574 Saxon Julie Krebs crosses home plate in Tuesday's softball game with Wayland. Summer Sports Clinics The YMCA will be conducting three youth sport clinics this summer. A basketball clinic will be held June 10-14. For those who have completed grades 2/3 the program will be held from 9-11 a m at Northeastern's Gym. For boys who have completed grades 4-6 lhe basketball clinic will be held in the Hastings Middle School West Gym from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. A baseball softball clinic will be held on June 17-21 al the Hastings Softball varsity fields from 9-11 a.m. for those completing grades 4-6. A golf clinic will be held on June 24-28 from 9-11 a.m. at the Riverbend Golf Course for youth in grades 4-6 The cost for any of the clinics is $12. Participants must preprcgister al the YMCA office. 234 E. State, to participate. Financial scholarships are available. Middleville's Chandra Wenger (13) drives up field in the Trojans' soccer game with the Hastings (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxons. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! a result of a bad release from Hastings' pitcher Janette Jennings. Score: Hastings 8. Wayland 6. Following a pop-out. the Wildcats tallied another run on a questionable Saxon mis­ hap. The Wildcat hitter smacked a ball to Hastings' shortstop who decided to go home on the play. Her throw was not in time and Wayland, as a result of the play, still had the bases loaded. Score: Hastings 8. Wayland 7 Wayland's next bailer drove a ball to leftfield and the Saxon fielder made the catch for the second out. but the momenium of her jaunt pushed her into out-of-bounds territory. The rule, according lo the game's umpire, is that runners are allowed one base on that type of play. Score: Hastings 8. Wayland 8 = Extra Innings. Hastings did not score in their top half of the eighth, leaving Wayland with a chance to win lhe game. And they did. due in part to another Hastings' mis-hap. A Jennings' attempt to throw out a Wildcat baserunner resulted in the winning run. ending the Saxons' season. Final Score: Wayland 9. Hastings 8. Hastings and Wayland both had 7 hits in the game, but the big difference was 7 Saxon errors. After defeating the Wildcat* twice in recent weeks. Hastings Coach Jill Withey was short on words following the game. "It's a tough way to go." Withey said. "Wc had a difficult time staying off the high pitch." Still, these is a feel of optimism for lhe future of Saxons' softball. "Twelve (players) are coming back next year." Withey said. "It's a wonderful group of girls." �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30.1996 BAT, continued from page 13 Play at home Hastings' baseball and softball alumni games were staged this past weekend at the high school. Joining the baseball tun (on top) are Shawn Davis f91). Greg Heath ('88), Jason Markley ('94). Ryan Nichols f92), Todd Sanlnocencio ('94). Dave Reardon f80), Bryan Allerding (77). Dave Hammond (■94), Shawn Raymond f94), Tim Cook ('94), Lee Nichols ('88). Greg Burpee (76). Gary Burpee (76), Steve Powell (70), Jared Nichols f95), Colin Gruttenden (71), Bruce Case ('81). Dave Ehredt ('93). Roger Byykkonen ('87), Josh Hanlord ('95). Dan Sherry ('95). Matt Howell (79). Mike McLean f85). Larry Allerding (75), Bruce Colvin (75), Mike Karpinski C87), Tim Larsen (75). Jack Hobert ('89). Troy Burch ('87). Bryan Sherry ('93). Ryan Martin ('93) and Brad Tolles ('85). Joining the celebration at the softball game were Laurie (Snyder) Lethiot, Lois (Ranguette) Ozuna. Deb Johncock (73), Kim Galbreath ('86). Carrie (Dunn) McKellar f84), Shen Johncock ('82). Barb Woltjer (77) and (back row) Dee Lowell ('82). asst, coach Joe Dunn, Teresa (Maurer) Heide, Sue (Wallace) Owen, Michelle (Blair) Duits, Bonny Moodey (75). Kelly Yoder (78). Sande Dunn ('86), Charla Dunn f90). Sue (Lydy) Gilbert (74). asst, coach Larry Blair ano coach Judy Anderson. Hastings' secondbaseman and shortstop team up to make an infield play in ’, Tuesday's game at Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) MOTHS, continued from page 13 landscape industry professionals is being held June 5 at Michigan State University's W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Comers to stimulate interest in preparing for the gypsy moth battle. Good said. In exher business Tuesday, the board: • Authorized lhe Sheriff lo extend a con­ tract. including a new provision, with Ameritel Inmate Telecommunications until lhe year 2002. The new provision will pro­ vide additional revenue from inmate tele­ phone usage lo pay for a video arraignment system between the jail and district court. Commissioner Tim Burd said. The county is currently receiving 22 per­ cent of the gross phone revenue and that will be increased to 25 percent, he said. In addition, the county will receive a $3,000 bonus. "Also, they are giving us an interest free loan, up to $45,000. which will be repaid with 100 percent of our (inmate phone) rev­ enues until its paid off. The idea of doing all of this is to lake that $48,000 total and start our video arraignment." Usually about $10,000 from inmate tele­ phone revenue is pul into the county general fund every year, and Burd said that will not be possible until the video arraignment equipment is paid off. Benefits of video arraignment are eliminating risks of transporting inmates back and forth from court and freeing up more law enforcement lime for road patrol and other duties. Burd said. "It should free up at least one-full time person...” he said. The Aneritel company also is providing the county with free "visitor phones" used for conversations between inmates and visi­ tors when they are separated by glass in lhe new jail addition. Burd said those phones have about a $3,000 value. • Approved rezoning a group of lakefront homes on Fine Lake from commercial to low density single family residential lake district. Commissioner Linda Watson said the matter came up because of residential housing that had been zoned commercial and the residents had trouble getting financing and re-financing because of lhe commercial designation Saxon slugger Chris Stafford puts the aluminum to the ball in a pre-district r contest on Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SOCCER continwd from 13 Mcpham and an assist from Sarah Hayes in r the earlier shutout over Middleville. The host Trojans played a strong game despite missing its top sweeper, senior Ruth Caton.' '* salutes all '96 graduates zuitft special congratulations to... FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY Tricia Pierson Daughter of Chris Pierson LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Randy Stewart Son of Mona Stewart HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Guest of Dave Springer Jekko Airamaa Exchange Student from Finland Son of Ron Birman Matthew Birman Son of Mary Ann Fox Levi Haight Daughter of Aleta Griffin Debbie Griffin Grandchild of Jan Aspinall Shannon Kelly Daughter of Susan LaJoye Christy LaJoye Grandchild of Jan Aspinall Bradley Miller Son of Janet Repiogle Dean Replogle MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Niece of Claudene Hill Nicole Reid Son of Rex Ann Rasey Jarrod Rasey Son of Joyce Snow Jacob Snow KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Daughter of Jack Haight Marci Haight Son of Elaine Sherwood David Sherwood Daughter of Gloria Spidel Loni Ouellette • MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Jim C. Toburen Son of Jim Toburen SEMINARY HIGH SCHOOL, SEMINARY, MISSISSIPPI Michael Barrett Son of Cheri Barrett WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Daughter of Butch Kimmey Tina Kimmey Son of Bob Targosz Daryl Targosz INCORPORATED EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERED ELASTOMERIC PRODUCTS SINCE 1961 4 M£Atfn Of THE FHIr:------------ Hastings registered 10 shots on Middleville goalkeeper Tracy Schondelmayer. while Middleville fired 7 at Hastings’ goalkeeper'' Katie Willison. C> Hastings' goalkeeper Katie Willison made 7 stops in the pre-district 2-0 victory against Middleville last Tuesday. The following day the Saxons lost 3-0 to Plainwell to end their season. 1-96 Team Fun Night on Saturday The M &M Racing Team Fun Night is set for this Saturday night at the 1-96 Speedway and will include souvenirs of the Scots. A team photo of the Caledonia wrestling team will be taken at lhe track and enlarged for a calendar for lhe upcoming wrestling season. RSVPs for the event should be made by today (Thursday). Racing on Saturday is scheduled to start al 7:30 p.m. You can contact James "Coach" Maxim (698-6831), Jake "The Snake" Meyerink (891-1697), Brian "Boomer" Maxim (364-8526) or Tom "Tommy" Taylor (792-0359) for more details. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30. 1996 — Page 15 RECORDS continued from page 12 Koutz in the 300 hurdlcx (41.12) and Lakewood's Brian Geiger in (he 800 ($03.93) Williams' mark in the lo.-g jump and Kimbrough's finish in the 400 were school •Cords at Delton. Pratt's performance mattered his 6-4 record that he had obtained al rcgionals. Delton's boys earned a clean sweep in the relay races with firsts in the 3200 (8:32 83). 800* (1:32 20). 4(H) (44 91) and 1600 ($29.23). Hastings was second in the 1600 atkd set a new school record of 3:31.1 al the ^Hastings Andrea Dreyer note lied two wins tlhc girls' hurdle events. Dreyer had a 79 in the 100 hurdles and a 50.32 in the I hurdles Winning one event each were Lakewood's jela Rufner in the shot put (40-7 1/2). Maple Valley's Ten Sessions and Hastings Anne Burghdoll both leaped 4-10 in the high jtmp. Middleville's Laura Reed in the 100 (12.40). Delton's Kim Cole in the long limp (15-3 1/4). Middleville's Jessi Davis in (he 1600 (5:25.04). Middleville's Jenna Shook in the discus (109-8). Hastings' Lon Jfaivillc in the 400 (1:00.49). Hastings' (Sanssa Shaw in lhe 800 (2:28.70). Delton’s Ryan Dawe goes full force to the finish line for the victorious Panthers. Hastings' Emily Dipcn in the 200 (25.94) and Maple Valley's Kathryn Murphs in the 3200(11:29 06) Reed's. Rufncr's and Murphy's triumphs were all school records — Reed's her fifth ol lhe year Hastings also won 3-of-4 in (he boy’s relays, crossing the finish line first in the 3^00 (10:04 .71). the 1600 (4:15.95) and the 400 (51.51) Delton won the 800 relay in 1:51.14. Additional results: BOYS Long jump — 2. Doyle (Lakewood) 19-2; IDixon (Lakewood) 19-0; 4. Green ilton) 18-6 3/4); 5. Patrick (Maple ley) 18-3 1/4). hscus — 2. Sibbcrson (Delton) 139-4; 3. >pess (Lakewood) 123-5; 4. Eggers stings) 122-5; 5. Jones (Delton) 121-3. 200 Relay — 2. Lakewood 8:40.41; 3. lings 8:47.71; 4. Maple Valley 8:53.03; Middleville 8:57.29. 110 hurdles — 2. P. Koutz (Hastings) 16.04; 3. Anncn (Delton) 16.56; 4. Bauer (Lakewood) 17.02; 5. D. Koutz (Hastings) 17.57 100 — 2. Dawe (Delton) 11.41; 3. Send (Middleville) 11.55; 4. Call (Lakewood) 11.60; 5. Patrick (Maple Valley) 11.89. 800 Relay — 2. Hastings 1:33.99; 3. Lakewood 1:36.57; 4. Maple Valley 1:39.84; 5. Middleville 1:53.02. 400 Relay — 2. Lakewood 46.06; 3. Hastings 46 64 ; 4 Maple Valley 46 83; 5 Middleville 47.54 Shot put — 2. Youngs (Hastings) 50-9 1/2; 3. Sibbcrson (Delton) 45-5 1/2; 4. Jones (Delton) 45-3; 5. James (Hastings) 44­ 0. 1600 — 2. Clay Louden (Delton) 4:53.85; 3. Taylor (Delton) 4:57.72; 4. Swartz (Maple Valley) 4:59.18; 5. Hesselink (Middleville) 5:01.05. High jump — 2. McCarty (Delton) 6-4; 3. (lie) Daniels (Lakewood) 6-0; Nelson (Middleville); Wiese (Middleville) 6-0. Me vault — 2. Cross (Hastings) 12-6; 3. McCarty (Delton) 6-4; 4. (tie) Green (Delton) 10-6; Barnum (Hastings) 10-6. 400 — 2. Davis (Middleville) 51.23; 3. Lenz (Delton) 51.58; 4. Endres (Hastings) 52,94; 5. D. Williams (Delton) 5327 ■300 hurdles — 2. Bauer (Lakewood) 4L3I; 3. Rickcrd (Lakewood) 43.31; 4. Miller (Middleville) 43.46; 5. Annen (Dchon) 44.07. £00 — 2. J. Young (Delton) 2:04.56; 3. B|mum (Hastings) 2:07.23; 4. Clay Louden (Delton) 2:09.53; 5. Swart/ (Maple Valley) 2:12 14. 100-2. uman (Hastings) 23.03: 3. wc (Delion) 23.29; 4 Ash (Delton) 52; 5. Davis (Middleville) 23.58 200 — 2. Taylor (Delton) 10:37.82; 3. (sclink (Middleville) 10 41.22: 4. Wise kewood) 10:53.10; 5. Parker (Hastings) 55.31. 600 Relay — 2. Hastings 3:29.94; 3. klleville 3:33.72; 4. Lakewood 3:35 61; rlaple Valiev 3:46.26. GIRLS kot pot — 2. Shook (Middleville) .34-8 3. Matteson (Delion) 32-9 1/2; 4 Lakewood s Marcie Garmon and Hastings' Charissa Shaw go stride for stride in a relay race. Krolik (Maple Valley) 32-0; 5. Bailey (Hastings) 30-11 1/2. High jump — 3. (tie) Kirwin (Maple Valley) 4-8; Kendall (Dchon) 4-8; 5. Fulmer (Hastings) 4-6. 3200 Relay — 2. Lakewood 10:22.08; 3. Maple Valley 10:35.61; 4. Middleville 10:36.13; 5. Delton 11:17.94. 100 hurdles — 2. Koehn (Middleville) 17.07; 3. Pcttcngill (Maple Valley) 17.17; 4. Moss (Delton) 17.70; 5. Bourdo (Delton) 18.40. 100 — 2. Dipcn (Hastings) 12.65; 3. S. Lantinga (Delton) 12.83; 4. Matteson (Dchon) 12 92; 5 Burghdoff (Hastings) 13.40 800 Relay — 2. Middleville 1:51.70; 3. Lakewood 1:52.39; 4. Maple Valley 1:54.28. Long jump — 2. Goris (Maple Valley) 14-3 1/2); 3 Maivillc (Hastings) 14-2 1/2; 4. L. Lantinga (Delton) 14-1 1/2; 5. Zaccanclli (Dchon) 13-8 1/2. 1600 — Henson (Dchon) 5:30.70 “school record; 3. Shaw (Hastings) 5:46.31; 4. Egger (Hastings) 5:52.49; 5. Eberly (Maple Valley) 5:58.13. Discus — 2. Rufner (Lakewood) 103-8 1/4; 3. Krolik (Maple Valley) 100-5 1/2; 4 Chcwning (Hastings) 98-2 1/4; 5. Slap (Delton) 92-8 1/4. 400 Relay — 2. Middleville 52.12; 3. Maple Valley 53.28; 4 Dchon 54.38; 5. Lakewood 59.12. 400 — 2. Matteson (Dehon) 1:02.19; 3. Garmon (Lakewood) 1:02.59; 4 Booher (Maple Valley) 1:03.16; 5. Glidden (Dehon) 1:04 88 300 hurdles — 2. L. Lantinga 51.90; 3. Bourdo (Delton) 52.38; 4. Ludcma (Lakewood) 5356. 5. Brice (Middleville) 53.92. 800 — 2 Rafllcr (Lakewood) 2:29.03; 3. L. Thomas (Hastings) 2:29.98. 4. K Thomas (Hastings) 2:41.73; 5. Hammond (Delton) 2:42.69. 200 — 2 Reed (Middleville) 26.50. 3. S. Lantinga (Dchon) 26.81; 4. Cole (Dchon) 27.17; 5. Allerding (Hastings) 27.33. 3200 — 2 Henson i Dchon) 12 27 43; 3 Davis (Middleville) 12:27.43; 4 Lillibridge (Dehon) 13:18.47; 5. Potter (Middleville) 13:23.31. 1600 Relay — 2. Dehon 4:25.45; 3. Maple Valley 4:31.06; 4. Middleville 4:37.20; 5. Lakewood :39.15m Lakewood The Lady Vikings finished third in the Capital Circuit meet scoring 82 points. Angela Rufner set a school record with a 39-7 effort in the shot put, a mark she would break again at the Barry County meet. Addi Radcliff was second in the shot, throwing 39-0 3/4. Radcliff set a mark of her own with a firstplace 127-3 1/2 in the discus, while Bethany Raffia had a record 48.13 in the 200. Marcie Garmon won Both the 400 (1:01.78) the 200 (27.14). Her time in the 200 was a personal best. Lakewood s 1600 relay tealn also captured Maple Valley's Kathryn Murphy broke a school record with a 11:29.06 in the 3200 run. The Banner...dedicated to County Sports! a first place, rounding the track in 4:17.48. Congratulations ...to the Graduating Classes of 1996 and to our Graduates! Travis Moore Ronny Barnes Chad Price Hastings Hastings Hastings Aaron Clements Nicole Haskins Heather Kendall Hastings Hastings Hastings Graduation * Congratulations to our employees that are members of the High School Class of 1996: Rhiannon Bassett Dana Davis Jason Rose Jamie Scobey Amber Spencer Not Pictured: Hastings High School Hastings High School State Tech. Institute Hastings High School Hastings High School Tommy Drake, Maple Valley Adult Ed Adam Harris, Maple Valley Shannon Kelley, Hastings Laura Pattok, Delton Kellogg Joe Vliek, Maple Valley Robert Landes I akewood PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-3115 aa | McDonalds 1215 West State Street in Hastings 948-8233 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30. 1996 Pennock Hospital presents annual awards of service The Penmx-k Hospital Service Awards Ban­ quet was held Fndas. May 17. >1 Dan's Ban­ quet Hall in Allo. Medical staff, hoard of trustees and employees arc recognized for their years of service. Lntertammenl was provided by Craig Tomquist. musical comedian Twenty-year employees (front row) Sue Bubnas, Bonnie Schiedel, Mary Cotant, (back row) Audrey Wetzel, Deb Snyder, Bob Bassett and Wade Nitz. Not pictured: Brenda Callihan, Chuck Smith and Peggy Smith. Fifteen-year employees (from left) Gall Lancaster. Ellen Scobey. Carol Stayton, Alice Bradley, Linda Welngartz, Jim Safie and Kelly Courtney. Not pictured: Micki Anderson, Chartie Davis, Diana Gross. Judy Metzger, Katy Price, Nancy Samis and Carol Van Eck. Dr. Wesley Von Seggem receives a 10-year award and Dr. Scott Brasseur receives a five-year award. Not pic­ tured: Board of Trustee member Mar­ ty Shaw and Caroline Dimmers, both ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION five years. NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 10,1996 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please take notice that the annual election ol the school district will be held on Monday, June 10.1996 THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there wilt be elected two (2) members to the board ol education of the district lor full terms ol four (4) years ending in 2000 Also, there will be elected one (1) member to the board of education ol the district tor a term ol two (2) years ending in 1996 Ten-year employees, (from left) Sue Gerllnger, Phyllis Snyder, Carolyn THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: Kathleen Carlson (4 year term) Patricia L. Endsley (4 year term) Eugene Haas (4 year term) Terry L. McKinney (2 year term) Westra, Linda Palmer, Pat Hill, Linda Bristol and Judy Moskallk. Not pic­ tured: Bob Carmoney, Dennis Hauck, Ann Merrill, Sue Smith, Dennis Tor- manen and Rose Anne Woodliff. Mike Huver Is recognized for 36 years of service. Not pictured: Dorothy Service, recognized lor 25 years of service. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following propositions will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual school election: For lhe best in Barry County 1 Sports...Read the Hastings 1 i BANNER! | L MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount ol taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, be increased by .5545 mill ($0.5545 on each 51,000.00) on taxable valuation lor the year 1996 to provide additional funds lor enhancement of operating revenue to be used to operate and maintain the proposed new additions and renovations; the estimate ol the revenue lhe school dis­ trict will collect If the millage is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approxi­ mately 5158.776.00 from local property taxes authorized herein? ■ SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the 1.25 mins limitation ($1.25 on each 51.000.00) on taxable valuation on the annu­ al property tax previously approved by the electors of Barry Intermediate School District, Michigan, lor the education ol handicapped persons by increased by .9375 mid ($0.9375 on each $1,000.00 non taxable valuation: lhe estimate of the revenue the intermediate school district will collect if the millage Is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approximately $1,017,897 from local property taxes authorized herein? THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Hastlnga Middle School Gymnasium, 232 W. Grand SL, Hastings, Michigan PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Pleasant View Elementary School Five-year employees (from left) Mike Strimback, Marci Mulder, Deb Walter, Joe Maurer, Tammy Nemetz, Brenda Laprairie, Charmayne West, Sylvia Kidder, Frankie Reid, Harva Kobs, Bonnie Anderson, Marilyn Guikema, Pat Bowerman, Lewis Hubbert and Terry Smith. Not pictured: Kim Bolt, Bobbi Edwards, Sandy Higgins, Sherman Leonard, Bev Macleod, Lucy Matson, Sharon Mears, Deanna Merz and Kim Nicholson. Ad school electors who are registered with the city or township dertt of the city or township in Which they reside are eligible lo vote at this election. I. Susan VSndecar. Treasurer ol Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 26. 1996. the records ol this office indicate that the total ol all voted increases over and above the tax iimitatxxi established by the constitution ol Michigan, in any local units of govern­ ment affect the taxable property located in Hastings area School System. Barry and Cahoon Canties. Michigan, is as follows: By Barry County 911 System 911 System Comm on Aging Comm on Aging Chartton Park Courthouse Ren .8852 milts 1996-1999 .25 mdls 1996-1998 .0287 milts 1996-2004 .2213 milts 1996-2004 .25 mitts 1996 Unlimited Tax Pledge By Assyria Township NONE By Baltmore Township NONE Fire 1.7503 mils 1996 By Castleton Townsh<> Putman Library Fire Ambulance Fire Equipment .5 mills 25 mills .25 mills .5 milts 1996-1999 1996 1996 1996 By Hope Townsh<> Cemetery Fire Roads 25 mitts .75 mills 1.00 mills 1996 1996 1996 By Irving Township Fire/Ambulance 1.50 mills 1996 By Johnstown Township Fire Roads 1.0 milts 4275 mils 1996-1998 19996-1998 By Maple Grove Township Library .5 mills 1996-1999 By Woodland Townshp Fire/Cemetery 2.0 mills 1996-1997 28 4657 mills Date: April 26. 1996 1996-1997 Susan Vendercar Barry County Treasurer I. Ann Rosenbaum Petredean. Treasurer ol Calhoun County. Mxbigan. hereby certify that as of April 25. 1996. the records of this office indicate that the total ol all voted increases over and above the tax Imitation established by the constitution ol Michigan, in any local units of government affect ng the taxable property located in Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, is as follows By Catioun County Jail Debt 1 0000 mins of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 By Cartton Township By the School District NEWS 1995 Taxes By the School District 18.00 mills Date: April 25. 1996 Ann Rosenbaum Petredean Treasurer. Calhoun County 1995 This notice is given by order of the board of education. Ray A Rose Secretary. Board of Education CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Department of Public Services Request for Bids 1996 Street Patching and Sealcoating Program The City ol Hastings Department of Public Services requests unit price bids for its fiscal year 1996-1997 street patching and sealcoating program Bd propos­ al forms are available at the Office of the City Clerk. City of Hastings. Hastmgs. Ml 49058 - NOTICE - LEGAL NOTICES Default having boon mode in the condition* of) tool estate mortgage made by ALLEN R. BUR TO and LINOA E BURTON husband ond wile, of 7O< Lammers Road. Dehon. Michigan 49046. ond BOH CORPORATION, a corporation organised ond e( whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rat Michigan 49507. doted December 13. 1994 recorded on December 22. 1994 in liber 621. I Seven Hundred Fourteen Dollar* ond Four C< (S9.714.04) ond no suit or proceedings Gt low t ing been instituted to recover the so«d debt or port thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue ol will *•!I o» »h« Eos’ door ol th« County Circuit CARLTON TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for Carlton Township for 1996-97 fiscal year will be submitted for consider­ ation at public hearing. The proposed budget is available for inspection at the Township Hall at 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, Ml on Monday, June 3 between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The public hearing will be held Monday, June 10. at 7:30 p.m. Immediately following the public hearing a special township board meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1996-97 fiscal budget. Phone 945-5990. which are located in the Township of Hope of Barry ond described os follow* BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER O< THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 <* SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WESS THENCE EAST ALONG SOUTH LINE OF Tt< SOUTHEAST 1 /4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 /4 APPRO*? IMATELY 10 RODS TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAQ AS POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. 64< FEET THENCE NORTHERLY 16S FEET. THENd WESTERLY 660 FEET TO CENTER OF LAMMFM ROAD. THENCE SOUTHERLY 165 FEET ALONG MI(K DIE OF LAMMERS ROAD TO POINT Qfrt BEGINNING Mton. Michigon 49046 4 obondonod in occordonc* with MCI $600.3241 (a) Wilma Daniels Carlton Twp. Clerk THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS MEETING. Dated May 16. 1996 Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapids Ml 49507 Drafted by: William M Askoul (P40071) 161 Ottawa. N.W Ste. HI-A Grand Rop.d* Ml 49503 (616)456-1315 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30. 1996 — Page 17 NE students enjoy Composer's Day Third graders hummed "Oh! Susanna" with the help of kazoos TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT HEARING SUNSET POINT ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 96-2 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer of the Township has reported to the Township Board and tiled m the office of the Township Clerk for pub­ . be examination a special assessment roll prepared under his direction covering all propernes within the SUNSET POINT ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 96-2 ' benetitted by the proposed road improvement project. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aloresaio special assessment district as is more particularly showi i on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Prairieville Township Hall, which assessment is in the total amount of Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Seven (S30.657.00) Dollars. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has further reported that the assessment of each parcel of land within said District is such rel­ ative portion ol the whole sum levied against alt parccels of land in the District as the ben­ efit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in the District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 ol the Public Acts of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required m order to appeal the amount of the special assess­ ment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing tvs or her protest by letter and his or her per­ sonal appearance shall not be required PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Townshp on Wednesday. June 12.1996 at 7:30 pm lor the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roil and heanng any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk dunng regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearmg and may further be examined at the heanng Any person objecting to the assess­ ment roll shaft file his or her objection thereto in wnting with the Township Clerk before the close of the heanng or wrthm such other time as the Township Board may grant PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that it a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public heanng the owner or any party having an interest n the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tnbunal within thirty (30) days of the confirmation ot the special assess­ ment rod if that special assessment was protested at the above announced heanng to be held for the purpose ot reviewing the special assessment rot. heanng any objection to the rod. and considenng confirmation of the roll. Prameville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted matenal being con­ sidered at the heanng. to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon lour (4) days' notice to the Prameville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prameville Township Clerk Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prameville Township 10115 South Norns Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 Fifth graders waited on the lawn to line dance to the tune of John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads." by Mary Warner Staff Writer The sun shone brightly. The students lined up dutifully. Fourth-grade teacher Todd Willard fired up his keyboard. And the third-graders of Northeastern Elementary were off and running, clapping their hands together and singing a rousing rendition of Stephen Foster's "Oh? Susanna " After they got done singing and clapping, they grabbed their kazoos and started humming. The occasion was the annual Composer's Day celebration at Northeastern. Students from each grade learned a different tune by a famous American composer and then per­ formed it during the celebration. Preparation for the celebration allows stu­ dents to learn about music and history, ac­ cording to principal Eric Heide. "A lot of the songs they'd already heard," he said, "but they never knew where they came from or what they meant." Among the songs was John Denver's "Taka Ma Home. Country Roads" and Richard Rogers’ "Oh. What a Beautiful Morning" (from the play "Oklahoma). Parents and other relatives gathered with the students on the back lawn of the school for the celebration, and joined the students in a popcorn and drink snack during intermis­ sion. Heide said Willard, with lhe help of the PTO. has been the driving force behind Composer's Day. Willard, a musician who performs locally when he is not teaching, originally wrote a grant for the celebration lo obtain funding for iL LEGAL ! NOTICES nonet Of MOHTCAGE FOtKCLOSUM SALE Miko. Meyers. Beckett t Jones P.L.C.. is at­ tempting to collect a debt ond any information ob tamed will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of mor­ tgage mode by Del L. Haight and Nancy J. Haight, husbond ond wife mortgagors of 5677 Barber Rood. Hostings. Ml 49058. to AAA Mortgage ond Financial Corporation, a Michigon banking cor­ poration. mortgagee, dated October 7. 1995, recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Borry County, on November 15. 1995, in Liber 645. Page 207 Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due ond payable forthwith As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, interest at the rate of 16.0% per annum ond expenses on said mortgage the sum of $33,006.04. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided and to pay said amount with interest, os provided in said mortgage, ond all legal costs, charges ond ex­ penses. including attorneys’ fees allowed by low ond oil taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to »he highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse Hostings Michigan on Thursday. June 77. 1996. ol 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage ore situated in the Township of Carlton Barry County Michigon ond ore described os follows Land situated in the Township of Carlton Barry County. Michigon described os Commencing of the 1 /4 Post of the North section line of Section 16. thence South along the center of the highway. 26.50 rods for a place of beginning, thence South along the center ol highway 23 rods thence West 9 50 rods thence North 23 rods thence East 9 50 rods, to the place of beginning being in Section 16. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. The property is commonly known as 5877 Barber Rood. Hastings Michigan Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the dale ol sale unless determined abandoned in oc cordonce with MCI 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of sole Dated Moy 20 1996 AAA Mortgage ond Financial Corporation By MIKA. MEYERS. BECKETT t JONES. P L.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee By Domel R. Kubiak 200 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Suite 700 Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)459-3200 (6 20) Todd Willard (foreground), a fourth grade teacher at Northeastern, is the driving force behind the yearly songfest. Accompanying Willard on the guitar is Ed Englerth. Professional Insurance Service H For YOU! U Serving Harry County and Southwest Michigan for 18 Years! B Representing Five Great Insurance Companies " MONICA EBERTS HOVANEC Sandi FOX Communication With People Who CARE Indiana Insurance Read) to Serve Ail Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Gary Buckland. Sales Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pat Buckland, Sales �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 30, 1996 Fair promotes health and safety awareness Hastings Police representative Clifford Morse answers questions. by Mary Warner Staff Water Third-graders from around Barn County braved pouring rain Thursday at Fish Hatch­ cry Park while they learned from the experts how to keep safe and healthy (if not dry). Forty-eight volunteers gave presentations at the onc-day event. Agencies participating included the Barry County Red Cross. Hast­ ings Fire Department. Hastings City Police, Consumers ftiwer. the Barry County Health Dept., the Wayland Firehouse, the YMCA Youth Council, the Barry County Sheriff's D»v«- Tram .in<1 Posse. Hastings Ambulance. and Wayland Fire Dept. Also participating were doctors, a dentist, a fitness representa­ tive. a swimming safety expert, a physical therapy representative, and a Pennock Hospi­ tal representative. The event is coordinated by Dawn Yager, volunteer services director at Pennock Hospital, in cooperation with the hospital's auxiliary board and the Hastings school sys­ tem. More than 600 third-graders came from Barry County Christian School. St. Rose Catholic School. Woodland Elementary, the Hastings elementary schools and Thor* napple-Kellogg elementary schools. Members of the Barry County Posse explained how they use tneir mounts to search for missing persons and perform other services for the sheriffs Students found respite from bott. rain and hunger in the Rsh Hatchery pavillion. department. Nashville girl critical after being hit by car MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — A 6year-old Nashville girl is still listed in critical condition at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after an accident May 24. Kreshel Reid was involved in a 4 p.m. accident on Assyria Road just south of Bivens Road, said troopers from the Mich'gan State Police Post in Hastings. Reid was first taken to Pennock Hospital, and later flown to Butterworth. She showed signs of head trauma as a result of the accident. The driver also was transported to Pennock for examination due to emotional trauma. Troopers reported Reid was standing on the west shoulder of Assyria Road waiting to cross the road. After several southbound vehicles passed, she apparently ran into the road, into the path of an on-coming northbound vehicle The driver was not able to avoid the pedestrian. Alcohol was not a factor in the accident. JUNIORS, coot, from page 1 cannot easily find someone lo take over for them. Williams said. High school or college students (residents 18 years of age and over are eligi­ ble) usually are excused if they have to miss classes, she said. Jurors receive $15 a day and mileage reim­ bursement. Williams said. But if that is not enough to offset living costs, and the jurors' employers won't make up lhe difference. Williams said, those people possibly could be excused The important thing. Williams said, is for people to contact the court and let Williams know their particular needs. Williams said even vacation schedules are taken into ac­ Congratulations and Best Wishes for a Bright and Happy Future to our Graduate Sarah Lepak and all graduates of the Class of ‘96. Sydney W. Price, CPA DL Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. count. Jurors have a threc-month block of lime in which they are "on call." Williams said, but jurors don't usually serve every day of the three-monlh period. Jury trials are normally held on Mondays and Tuesdays. The county jury pool serves all three county courts. Williams said, including cir­ cuit. district, and probate court. Williams said the recent restructuring of the three courts into a single trial court has led to a decrease in the number of jury trials. Thus, future jury pools in the county are going to be smaller, she said. Already, those sent questionnaires decreased from 4,000 last year to 3,000 this year, she said. Congratulations to All of the Area Graduating Classes and Special Congratulations to: H ■ Jon Jacobs rOl Carrie Hendershot J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml • 945-9554 NOTWEARIhGA SAUR BI CAM COST nUANAMAAlfG. 207 E. Mill St., Hastings, Ml 945-9518 or 948-8371 ELECT GENE HAAS TO HASTINGS SCHOOL BOARD Gene Haas is your EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED candidate for Hastings Board of Education. • Masters of Business Administration - Business/Flnance Grand Valley State University • Life Long Hastings Resident; Graduate of Hastings High School; Class of 1964 • 4 years Military Air Force experience • 30+ years business experience in Hastings area • Extensive Community Involvement • Graduate of Local Leadership and Government Education training program It’s against the law. So if you don’t want a ticket, buckle up. Or. you could become broke in more ways than one. IWtMUIfAMAlffRMANMT. MUfWUlSARnKI • Diocese of Kalamazoo, Ministry Formation student GENE IS EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED TO SERVE OUR CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUPPORT HIM WITH YOUR VOTE ON JUNE 10th :i �The Hastinas Banner — Thursday. May 30. 1996 — Pace 19 Graduates m «•©©••••« ©• mg •» ms Barry County Telephone Company 123 Orchard. Delton 4 Star Video 114 Maple St. Delton . 623-5777 4695 M-37. Middleville • 795-2225 623-2311 Delton Pole Bldg. 10036 M-43. Delton Chapple Realty Company Cloverdale General Store 338 Grove St. (M-43). Delton Cloverdale. Michigan 623-4058 Delton Felpausch FOOD CENTER Delton Auto Supply 9939 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton (616) 623-2994 Delton Hardware &. Outdoor Power Equip. 623 3300 103 N. Grove St.. Delton 623-2389 Smith &. Doster Moored Land Surveying Delton Short Stop 1196 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton Mid-Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear 1 Tanning Salon New Location: 1 17 Maple St.. Delton 623-4275 623-5180 121 E. Orchard. Delton • 623-8340 114 N. Grove Street (M-43). Delton 623-5111 J-Ad Graphics 1952 North Broadway. Hastings (616) 945-9554 Delton Family Medicine 11275 Sprague Rd.. Delton (616) 623-5521 623-6380 Dewey’s Car Palace M-43 at Sprague Rd.. Delton 623-6380 102 N. Grove &. 126 Orchard. Delton 623-5455 - 623-4099 �Page 20 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 30. 1996 COURT NEWS: Hastings Fire Dept, having busy spring season • In Barry County Circuit Court last week. Richard E. Cheeseman. 25. of 14769 Kane Road. Plainwell, was sentenced to 18 to 48 months in prison, despite pleas from Cheeseman s Narcotics Anonymous sponsor to allow him to remain on probation Cheeseman was sentenced to prison for vio­ lating his probation on a conviction of sell­ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer In March and April, the Hastings Fire Department, with the help of departments from Nashville. Freeport and Woodland, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, fought 34 grass fires involv­ ing marijuana The NA representative told Circuit Judge ing 260 acres The largest grass fire in March covered 45 ai res w ith most of the fighting of the fire done by hand, with back packs filled with water, shovels, brooms, axes and Jim Fisher (hat Cheeseman was trying lo beat an addiction to drugs and was doing very well" in NA meetings. "He's come a long way." the representative said. "Il's really difficult for a person lo try and turn their lives around." Cheeseman violated his probation by lad­ ing to show up for three meetings with his probation officer, and not paying his court fines. Cheeseman told (he court that he lost his job and couldn't pay his court fines, and didn't show up for his probation appoint­ ments because he was "in great fear of going nearby residents helping by dipping water out of small creek. Cans said. On April II. they responded to nine grass fires between :30 and 11:30 p.m The largest fire consumed 120 acres. On that one day. fires covered a total of 132 acres. Also in March, the assistant chief. El­ don Jackson, stepped down from that po­ sition. but will stay on as a firefighter to prison." Cheeseman said he had been drug free for for Hastings. Cans sard. Jackson was assistant chief for five 18 months "Unfortunately." he said, "recovery isn't easy. It's not just a drug problem, it's also a years in Hastings, and before that, assis­ tant chief and chief of lhe Lock- thinking problem." Cheeseman's attorney. Frank Hillary, told Fisher Cheeseman "has a good job with a landscaping company" and the NA sponsor said Cheeseman has "been a good worker port/Fabius Township Fire Department for eight years. Rick Krouse was appointed to the po­ sition lo succeed him. Most of the calls during April, six calls were answered in the City of Hast­ there." But Fisher said he had no options left with Cheeseman. and cither had to send him to prison or do nothing. Fisher said later that Cheeseman had al­ ready used up almost all the jail time he could be sentenced to. He'd been convicted of a previous probation violation. Fisher said, and been sentenced to a year in jail for that conviction. A year in jail is the maximum amount a person on probation can serve. ings. and 27 in the rural areas. In April, the department put on fire prevention programs for 28 people, in­ cluding a nursery school Cans reports there were a total of 318.870 incidents in the state during 1995 which resulted in the loss of 212 people and two firefighters. Also, there were 919 injuries by fire and 853 fire service on-duty injuries The value of the property involved in fires was estimated at $13.3 billion. • Roger D. Smith Jr.. 21. of 1384 114th St.. Otsego, will continue on his probation after being convicted of violating it by fail­ Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 H allied GUITARS WANTED: Collec­ tor pays $100 to $5,000 for Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch, National, Dobro. 1-800-375-CLAY. / ann 1972 JOHN DEERE Loader Backhoe, diesel, 2-wd. new tires, nujoied recently, as is where is. Sealed bids by 6/5/96, sec at Plainwell Public Worts, 126 Fairlanc St. 616-685-9363. FOR SALE: BABY OSTRICH SI00-$300 each. 517-852-1922 Garai't Sale GARAGE AND CRAFT SALE: Friday and Saturday, May 31st & June 1st, 9am-5pm. 478 Airport Rd.. Hastings. Knit­ ting machine with nbbon and yam. Fabric, patterns, baby and kids ck-thes, dishes, books and mtsc. items._________________ LARGE GARAGE SALE~ electric stove with self-cleaning oven, new jewelry, and crafts, books, clothing, raise. Friday morning until noon, Saturday, Sundav, June 1 At 2. 1/2 mile south of M-43 at 4326 N. Well­ man, Woodland. THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE. Saturday only, June 1st, 8am-5pm. 879 Ogimas near Algonquin Lake. / or Salt BEAUTIFUL WHITE DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $650.. sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 Pels lor Sale \uloinotive AKC ROTTWEILERS big beautiful healthy puppies, excel­ lent bloodlines, family raised, all vet work done, both parents can be seen. $300. 616-765-3260 ’82 CHEVY CAMARO 84,000 miles, new 4 barrel Holley carborator, chrome valve covers, hood scoop, Crager Mag Wheels, automatic, electric hatchback, body in good shape, needs engine $1,500. 623-5077 Mobtlt Hotm \ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile honr.a Custom built for walerbed, 1st time home buyers program available, win relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. ( otnin units \otice\ ONEIDA FIELD MARKET PRESENTS 1996 schedule: June 22-23, Sept 28-29. Arts/ crafts, antiqucs/collectibles, business, auction, entertain­ ment, food and more. Recrea­ tional Marketplace, 3 miles west of Grand Ledge (517) 627-7114. P.O. Box 406, Grand Lodge, MI 48837-0406. Help Wattltd ATTENTION STUDENTS! National firm expanding! $1025 to start! Great resume experience, flexible full/parttime, A.A.S.P. Scholarships available. Call Monday-Friday: IOam-4pm. Grand Haven, 846-2055, Grand Rapids, 245-3882, Kalamazoo, 323-7800___________________ CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY Direct care staff to help six MR/AIS people. Part ume/on-eal! shifts now avail­ able. Starting pay SS.IS'hour. Cull between 8am-7pm, 945-9613. Saltonal \ds FREE CASH GRANT NEVER REPAY. Use for busi­ ness, personal, medical, educa­ tion. Call anytime for free infor­ malion, 1-954-423-6616 HOMEOWNERS WANTED!! Kayak Pools is seeking demo homesiles to display its new maintenance free Kayak Pool. Save thousands of $$$ with this unique opportuni­ ty. Call Now!!! 1-800-9-KA YAK-9 Miscellaneous BED, BEAUTIFUL BRASS queen size, ultra premium mattress set with frame, never used, still in plastic, cost $900, sacrifice $300. 616-281-7584 WRITERS! Get published, fiction'non-fiction. New Video shows you how. $39.95. Call TLP. 616-374-0061. M.C/Visa/ COD.________________ ______ UNLOCK THE CASH IN YOUR HOME. Pay off your credit card and other expensive loans. Consolidate your bills into one monthly payment. Call today for details. The Mortgage House 616-945-0299 Rusiness Services Real I-state EXPERIENCED TEACHER offering summer tutoring. All subjects for elementary students. Call Kate at 948-3909. ATTENTION VETERANS AND RESERVIST, buy the home of your choice. No money down. No closing cost Call today for details. The Mortgage House 616-945-0299________ HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint. Call Randson, 945-2545___________________ SEALY KING SIZE MATTRESS set. 2 months old, cost S1.300 new. sell (or $300 or possible trade for waterbed. 1-517-676-6414______________ GAYLORD. 10.42 beautiful acres square in shape. Bulldozed driveway and campsite. Short drive to stale land. $8,900; $500 down; $120/mo., 11% land contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al. brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Cal! Randson, 616-945-2545 ________________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC QUEEN SIZE mattress set with frame. 2 months old. Still in plastic, cost $800, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-2251 IF YOU HAVE HAD a bank ruptcy or slow credit, you may still qualify for a loan. Call today for details. The Mortgage House 616-945-0299 BEAUTIFUL MATCHING SOFA, lovcseat & chair, medium gray & mauve (2 months old). Sell for $285. 1-517-699-4148_____________ BEAUTIFUL PINE FINISH 6 piece bedroom outfit with queen size mattress set. Brand new! Cost $1,600. asking $500 or best offer. 1-517-676-6414________ ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS We are accepting applications for the full or part-time position of Automotive Service persons. Expenence preferred but not necessary ..will tram the right individual Benefit package available Apply at... A*D OIL Performance Plus Quick Lube 430 W. STATE STREET - HASTINGS HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income propcrty*Debl consolidatioa•Turoed down? problem credit? Wc can help!* Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage &. Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation._________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. ing to pay ordered restitution Judge Fisher ordered that $20 be taken out of Smith's wages each week to pay the resti­ tution Smith was serving probation on a conviction of larceny in a building. • Mark S. Babcock. 34. of 12737 S. Grey Court. Wayland, was sentenced to two years of probation and 35 days in jail for a felony domestic violence conviction. He received credit for 35 days in jail already served A previous domestic violence charge was dismissed al sentencing as part of a plea agreement. Babcock was charged with a third domestic violence case while he was wailing to be sentenced for the second domestic violence case. He was also charged with resisting ar­ rest and illegally entering his former resi­ dence. Motions will be heard in circuit court June 10 to either dismiss the third case or send it back to district court as a misde­ meanor. according to court personnel • Shelly Chapman. 39. of 8145 State Road. Middleville, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for violating her probation by failing a drug lest, failing to pay restitution, and failing to live in an approved residence. Chapman was serving probation for a con­ viction of attempted malicious destruction of property over $100. Also, Chapman's term of probation was reduced from three years to two years, and the requirement that she pay restitution was rescinded • Todd W. Schott. 33. of 2683 Lost Trail Lane. Dowling, was sentenced to three years of probation, the first six months lo be spent in the Barry County Jail, for a convic­ tion of larceny from a building. He was also sentenced to three years of probation and six months of jail for a con­ viction of attempted perjury . And he was given 93 days in jail for a conviction of do­ mestic violence. All of the sentences arc to be served concurrently. • Vaughn W. Monroe. 38. of 9747 Coals Grove Road. Woodland, was sentenced lo five years of probation, the first 12 months to be spent in lhe Barry County Jail, for felony drunk driving. He was also sentenced to a year in jail for fleeing from a police officer. He is to get substance abuse counseling while on proba­ tion. • Casey L. Vanderploeg, 19. of 887 116th Ave.. Martin, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to report to his proba­ tion officer. " Vanderploeg was serving probation for a conviction of larceny in a building. He will be sentenced May 30. • Michael D. Rischow. 37. of 6810 Steadman Road. Fenwick, convicted May 16 of violating his probation, was sentenced to having $20 a week taken out of his wages to pay back court costs. He must also continue a lengthy proba­ tion. Rischow is serving five years of proba­ tion for a stalking conviction. Vehicles collide on M-66 injuring two Two people were hurt in a two-car accident May 23 on M-66. with one flown lo a Kalamazoo hospital after initial treatment at Pennock Hospital, troopers from the Michigan State Police Post at Hastings said. Robin Allen. 34. of Hastings and Ardelle Bowden. 52. of Battle Creek, both received injuries as a result of the 4:30 p.m. accident, troopers said. Allen was flown to Borgess Hospital, where he was listed in the Neuro Care Unit in serious condition at press time. Bowden was admitted to Pennock overnight for observation. Troopers report Allen was northbound on M-66 when he ran off the roadway to the west. He lost control of the vehicle on the dirt shoulder, and re-entered lhe southbound lane, colliding with the southbound Bowden vehicle. State Police are still investigating why Allen ran off the roadway. Alcohol was not a factor in the accident, and troopers said both driven appeared to have been wearing seat belts. State Police see a busy, but safe holiday period Stale Police in Hastings report a very busy Memorial Day weekend, with a total of 80 criminal complaints handled. Troopers responded lo nine accidents, and two off-road-vehicle accidents that resulted in injuries. Nine people were arrested for criminal matters One person was arrested for driving while under the influence of liquor, and 125 traffic summons were issued by troopers for moving violations. No fatal crashes were recorded in Barry County over lhe holiday weekend Troopers praised the motoring public for doing their part to make it a safe weekend. POLICE BEAT: Girl hurt in bicycle accident HASTINGS — An 11 -year-old girl was treated and released from Pennock Hospital after she rode her bike through a red light and into the path of a car driven by a Hastings woman Diane Sue Brown of Hastings was driving near the comer of north Michigan and Mill streets at 3:15 p m. when the accident occurred May 23. Hastings City Police officers report. Brown and her passenger. Tim Brown. 11, were wearing restraints Officers said Brown was not at fault and no citation was issued Two men not hurt in crash HASTINGS — Two Hastings men were unhurt in a 3 p.m. accident near Mill and Michigan streets in Hastings May 23. Hastings City Police say Robert Glen Conley. 76. was slopped, preparing to turn left into a parking lol. when a car driven by Clifford Andrew Clouse. 27. hit the rear of the Conley vehicle. Traffic stop leads to arrest RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A routine traffic slop on M-43 near Yeckley Road put a Kalamazoo man in the Barry County jail May 15. After the 12:45 a.m. stop, deputies found the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant, and while hooking him at the lockup, discovered a baggie w ith marijuana in his shoe. Barry County Sheriffs deputies are seeking a warrant for possession of marijuana. Man laying in road arrested ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — A driver who was laying in lhe roadway at 3 a.m. on West Lake Road and Cassidy Road was arrested for operating a vehicle under lhe influence of alcohol by Barry County Sheriffs deputies. A traveler on lhe road May 17 called Barry County Dispatch/911 lo say he had helped the subject out of the roadway and hid his car keys. When deputies arrived, they found the man walking down lhe middle of the road. He said he had earlier hit a deer with h s vehicle. The man failed sobriety tests, and a preliminary breath lest measured .19. lhe legal definition of drunk driving is a blood alcohol level of .10. Would-be thieves net nothing BARRY TOWNSHIP — Vandals tried and failed to break in to the concession stand building at the Delton High School football field. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy were called to lhe field to investigate the attempt, which took place sometime between May 18 and May 21. Entry was not gained and nothing was taken. Car-deer accident leads to arrest HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A Nashville resident who stopped in at the Barry County Sheriffs Department on May 20 to report a car-deer accident was found to be wantec on a valid warrant. Deputies found in a file check that the man was wanted on a marijuana possession charge. He was released on $100 bond. Middleville man’s tires slashed THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A Middleville man reported three tires slashed on a vehicle he had parked near the road with a "For Sale" sign on it. The owner. Kenneth Piccard, said around 5 p.m. May 15. he noticed the 1995 GMC 4X4 pickup was listing to one side. Checking closer, he discovered the slashed tires, a dent in the left side of the vehicle and another in the rear cover of the bed. Estimated damage was $700. Barry County Sheriffs deputies investigated lhe incident on 108th Street. Driver warned for passing school bus RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A driver who police said passed a school bus with red flashing lights going, indicating children would be getting on or off. was given a verbal warning. The bus driver called Barry County Sheriffs deputies to say she had activated the flashing yellow lights and had just put on the red flashers, when a car pulled out and passed the bus. The alleged driver, Christine Marie-Elizabeth Thurman. 18. from Hastings said she did not remember going around a bus with red flashers. A family member said the girl would be restricted in her driving. Man’s visit to jail costly HASTINGS — A Middleville man visiting an inmate at the Barry County Jail was arrested on a bench warrant from the Friend of the Court in Barry County after a routine check. Cart Foster was booked, lodged and released on $500 bond. Man held on fugitive warrant ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A traffic slop frr a defective rear brake light on a 1982 Oldsmobile resulted in the arrest of a Delton resident May 27. Defective equipment, a fugitive warrant, an improper license plate and possession of marijuana were all alleged violations by Nicholas Crump, who was stopped on Lewis Road near Marsh Road. With the initial stop. Michigan Stale Troopers from lhe Hastings Post said they smelled marijuana and the driver admitted he had some under the driver's seat. He could not produce a license and told troopers he was driving while his license was suspended. The man was the subject of a warrant which was issued for failure to pay fines and cost for the original driving with a suspended license charge. Muddy road derails driver HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man refused treatment after being injured in a one-car crash on McKeown Road. May 20. Jimmie T. Newberry. 20. told troopers from lhe Michigan Slate Police Post in Hastings that after entering a curve on McKeown Road, he was unable to straighten his 1995 Dodge out due lo muddy road conditions and heavy rains. Newberry ran off lhe roadway and struck a tree He was wearing scat belts and alcohol was not a factor in the crash. He was not cited Assyria man held in domestic assault ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Hastings State Police Post report the arrest of a 49-year-old man from Assyria Township for domestic assault and resisting police. The May 29 arrest stemmed from a domestic argument that escalated to lhe point where the subject threatened his wife with weapons he had in lhe residence, troopers report. Troopers responded to the scene and the wife was able to leave the home. After making contact with the man via telephone, the troopers talked to the man and he came out of the residence. He was taken into custody and lodged in the Barry County jail pending warrants from lhe Barry County Prosecutor's office. The name of the man is not being released pending arraignment. Boy hurt in Wednesday accident HASTINGS — A Hastings boy was treated and released from Pennock Hospital after he suffered minor injuries in an accident Wednesday morning. Hastings City Police Officer George Winick reported The driver was traveling castbound on Court Street as the boy was riding his bike north on the sidewalk. The driver had stopped at lhe slop sign, and was turning south onto Michigan Street when the 11 -year-old rode his bike in front on the turning vehicle, Winick said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-06-06.pdf d9d6b2c1bdb624dbce366107def00ea6 PDF Text Text School board races outlined Pet show lures record entries See Pages 2, 3,17 Graduations held for kids, adults See Page 10 See Pages 18, 19 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 8/X/% ‘'W. (fer, 8-6 E-Uui*. Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. JUNE 6. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 23 Pro Line’s sale to cost 23 jobs here News Briefs Pennock seeking parking lot OK fr—nrk Hoafxtal n seeking a qiurhl nac penak to expand at its cwreat M4e ■ad build a parting lot acron the aM« on ike tooth aide at Green Smet. Michael Aaaon. representing the Sea­ nock Board of Tniiaeea. presented die Hasting, Planning Commission Monday night with a site plan for expantfoe aad a request for a special use permit for the parting lot. A public hearing on the special use permit will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mon­ day. My. I. with the location to be aonoiaaced Inter The hospital made similar requests unsuxessMIy last year, but this time there are a couple of new wrinkles. Because irnnoca recently aoaea a anvc-utfougn pharmacy, mon room will be asaded for the parting lot. That means the space where the old Tredenick Houk now sits Win be haaaded for use. The historic house is being sold. Then an no plans for putting in a child can owner near the pauposed part­ ing lot. Alumni banquet will be Saturday The 109th Hastings High School Alumni Banquet is act for dm T—day evening. June «. M the high achool cafeteria An informal reception with punch, apouaond by the Aleman Amodation Board of Directors, will start Mags al 6 p.m The catered dinner win be at 6:30. Particularly hoaxed dm year with specially decorated tables win be the classes of 1946. 1*51. 1936 and 1931. Latest word has it that mon than 65 members of the 50th anniversary Class of '46 plan to attend Members of the special annivenary dames have organized various recep­ tions for SaPtrday afternoon al the high achool. Rooms have been made available by the school so dm each annivenary class will have its own reception area. Also honored will be the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. The iadnidaai chosen is a member of the Hui of 1941 bat no further mfommion will be made avtitaMe mail the night of the banquet. Other honored guests will be former teachers. Door prizes with s total value of an estinmed 52.300 will be given. The largest single prize to be given away will be a color television. AU alumni and friends of Hastings High School are invited Io attend the banquet. Tickets, which have been on sale since May 1. are available at the door. Congress hopeful 1st Friday speaker Kim Tunmchff. Democratic Candida* for the Seventh Congressional District ww. will speak at the next First Friday program at noon June 7 at Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall in Hastings. Tunnel iff will run for the seat now held by Republican Nick Smith, who is lacing primary opposition from Doug Myers. Ttmnkliff. 41. is director of the Gerald R. Ford Institute of Public Ser­ vice M Albion College and has been a member of the Albina City Council since 1994. The Seventh Congressional District in­ cludes the townships of Assyria. Maple Grove and Johnstown and most of Baltimore Township in Barry County. It also includes all of Branch. CaUtoun. Eaton. Hillsdale. Jackson and Lenawee counties and part of Washtenaw County. Tutmicliff is expected to talk about some of the issues of the upcoming campaign Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 PRICE 50* Russell Sarver, a local pastor in Hastings for 35 years, receives the Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds award from club President Louis Hutchins. Russ Sarver earns ‘Golden Deeds’ honor Russell Sarver, pastor emeritus of the Grace Brethren Bible Church and longtime community servant, is this year’s winner of the Book of Golden Deeds award. Sarver received the award at die annual Mayor Exchange Day luncheon at the 5 list­ ings Country Club Wednesday His son. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver, intro­ duced him and Louise Hutchins, president of the Exchange Club of Hastings, presented him with the award. Sarver’s honor was kept a secret until the very last minute. He was lured to the lun­ cheon under the "pretense" of giving the opening prayer before the meii. Serving Grace Brethren as pastor since 1961. the "retired" minister remains active. He counsels prisoners at the Barry County Jail and helps the chaplain. He and his wife. Alberta, teach a Bible class at Thomapple Manor Friday mornings and he conducts weekly services at Thomapple Manor and 2 . , Tendercare. The Sarvers for several years have pub­ lished a newsletter, "Solo Sense." geared to teen-agers and single people, with more than 200 mailings. They also managed to raise eight children. Sarver also is a founding member of the Barry County Steam. Gas and Antique Ma­ chinery Association. Perhaps best known recently for publish­ ing weekly Bible verses in the Reminder, he has built a reputation for "doing his work for free" and continuing to do so Past winners of the Book of Golden Deeds award, sponsored by the Exchange Club of Hastings, have included the Rev. Steve Reid in 1989, Harry Burke in 1990, JoBeth Bri­ dleman in 1991. Foss White in 1992, Pat Wagner in 1993, Mabel Boyion in 1994, and the late Sue Drummond in 1995. The Pro Line Company of Hastings has been sold to Darton Archcry of Hale. Mich., and lhe local plant will be closed, costing 23 local jobs. Terry Ploot. general manager of Pro Line, said lhe decision to sell was made because of the continuing decline in the archcry market that reduced sales to an unacceptable level. He added that the decline continued despite Pro Line’s "significant investment Io expand and redirect the marketing strategy through an agreement to manufacture bows that would be sold under the Winchester brand name" Support of the Winchester program began last year. "Other attempts have been made in recent years to add products or manufacturing pro­ cesses outside of the archcry market which would make the company stronger." Ploot said. "The processes for bow making arc unique and no other compatible products were fount^ io bring sales to an acceptable level to support continued operations." Pr Line now has 23 employees at ils Cook Road plant. Operations at the Hastings location will continue through the transition period as lhe equipment and technology is transferred to the Darton facility. Bill Pierce, president, and Doug DeCamp, executive vice president and chief operating officer, spoke lo employees Wednesday and expressed sorrow with the necessity of clos­ ing Pro Line. DeCamp said. "After a friendship with some of you that goes back as far as 18 years, you can imagine how sad we are that this day had to come. Our thoughts nowmust turn to how we can help you in finding Pro Line officials said that because there will be displacement of current employees’ jobs, several company programs have been implemented to help them find new em­ ployment. A Grand Rapids consulting com­ pany. Gary Bums Associates, has been con­ tacted to provide assistance to all employee-, in preparing for and searching for new jobs. DeCamp said that as new hiring positions in the Flexfab Horizons International family of companies become available. Pro Line employees will be able lo apply for them. The company is providing a severance pay package and an inducement to stay through­ out the transition to Darton. During this transition period, all Pro Line employee benefit packages will be continued, officials said. Pro Line was started in the basement of Bill Pierce’s home in Hastings about 30 years ago. Il was one of the first companies to produce and market successfully a sight for use in archcry and bow hunting. The company moved in 1972 lo manufacturing facilities al 1843 Gun Lake Road. The prod­ uct line was expanded to offer compound bows in 1977 and 1982 a further addition made crossbows available. In 1994. the firm moved to a new facility at 102 Cook Road. The owners of Darton Archery have indi­ cated they will add Pro Line to their product line and will continue to supply the same products under Pro Line's brand name Plans for moving operations to Hale will be developed over the next few weeks. Until the move is complete, operations and service will continue unchanged from lhe present Pro Line plant. new employment." Two millages face voters on Monday by Mary Warner Staff Writer The annual school election next Monday features two millage proposals and the elec­ tion of three Hastings school board mem­ bers. Polls open at 7 p.m. and close at 8 p.m. Precincts are located at the Hastings Middle School and Pleasantview Elementary. Millage requests include an 0.5545-mill increase for the Hastings Area Schools, to be used to operate the new facilities at the Hast­ ings Middle School and Hastings Elementary School. Also proposed is an 0.9375-miII increase for the Barry Intermediate School District, to be used for addition of staff, technology aids for students and staff training. The school election features a three-person race for two, four-year terms on the Hastings School Board, and the non-contested election of one person to fill out the two remaining yean of another four-year term. The follow­ ing is a detailed explanation of the two mil­ lage proposals. Information on board candi­ dates can be found in a separate story. Hastings Area Schools millage Voters are being asked to approve just over half a mill for operating costs for the Middle School and Central Elementary. The additional levy would increase the current millage the school district levies from six mills for residential property owners and 24 mills for commercial and industrial property owners to 6.5545 residential mills and 24.5545 commercial and industrial mills. Expected revenues from the millage would be $159,000 in one year. This is the third time the district has re­ quested the millage A year ago voters were asked to approve borrowing $22 million to build a new elementary school and make ad­ ditional! and renovations on existing schools. They were also asked to approve ex­ tra millage to cover operating costs for the additions and renovations to the middle school and Central Elementary Voters turned down both the bond and mil­ lage requests. Last September the school again requested the $22 million and the extra operating millage. At that time the bond is­ sue was approved, but the extra operating millage was defeated. School superintendent Carl Schoesscl said the district cannot spend the $22 million voters approved last September for opera­ tional costs — school finance laws require that the bond money be spent strictly for improvements to the buildings, etc. Thus the extra millage is necessary to pay for addi­ tional staff and equipment. The distnet hopes to use the extra half mill to hire a custodian, pay utilities, pay for supplies and purchase software for com­ puters. The district also may hire a technol­ ogy coordinator, he said. Schoessel stresses that the millage is strictly for the middle school and Central El­ ementary. and will only be levied for one year, the 1996-97 school year. If the millage is approved. Schoessel said he did not know if the district will have to come back to voters again next year to have the extra millage renewed. Schoessel said the additiors and renovations at the two schools arc bc.ng undertaken in part to fulfill antici­ pated increases in school enrollment. If the enrollment increases enough. Schoessel said, increased aid from the state may begin to ad­ equately cover increased operating costs, and a millage renewal may not be necessary. The millage is pan of special "enhance­ ment mills" school districts are allowed to request from voters. Hastings can ask for up to three mills of such special millage. If any future millage requests arc made, the elections will have to be conducted differ­ ently than they arc now. Schoessel said. Be- See millages, page 6 Mayor exchange offers tribute The annual Mayor Exchange Day flag-raising ceremony paid tribute to the memory ol Art Cook, who organized many of the local American Legion s color guard activities over the years. Cook d.ed last April. Mrs Cook is shown here Hanked bv Sturgis Mayor Michael McCarthy and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell The exchange usually is held in May. bul it was postponed because Sturgis was busy at that time being host lo its sister city from Germany, doming McCarthy in the visit was City Comissioner Duke Lutz and both of their spouses. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1996 Three seeking two posts on Hastings School Board by Mary Warner Staff Wntrr Three candidates will vie for two four-year News Briefs: Reading program starts June 12 Charlton Park volunteers and local craftsmen will demonstrate skills on the courthouse lawn al 2 p.m. Wednesday. June 12. in the first of the Hastings Library 's summer reading programs. Basket weaving, carpentry, spinning, butter nuking and rope making will be featured In case of rain, lhe program will be held inside the library. The program, which this year celebrates the library's IOOth year, is open to children of all ages who have a Hastings Public Library card. All programs for the summer reading series are on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. For more information, call 945-4263. Delton library to break ground A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Delton District Library will be held at 5 p m Fnday. June 14. on M-43. across from the Delton Kellogg Elemen­ tary School. Included will be a bnef ceremony, with government officials and organiza­ tions who have helped make the new library possible as special guests. The 6.400-square-foot building will be more than twice lhe size of the current structure h will be a single story wood­ framed structure with a brick exterior. Refreshments will be served. Bids for the project will be opened at the current library building at I p.m. Tuesday . June 25. Relationships group to meet SAFE Place has announced that a sixwcek support group on healthy relation­ ships for adults will be held this summer in Hastings The group will discuss violence in past or current relationships, how to develop personal esteem, healthy boundaries, choosing loving partners, recognizing "‘red flags.” questions to ask in new relationships and issues of personal safety The series will begin in Hastings at 6 30p.m. Wednesday. June 12. and run through Wednesday. July 24. There is no cost and child care is available. For more information or to make reservations, call 948-4290 Pond, wetlands tour is June 29 The Barry Soil and Water Conserva­ tion District will have a summer pond and w-tlands tour from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m Saturday. June 29. at the USDA Building. 1611 S Hanover. Hastings Dr Donald Garhng. Michigan Slate University Dcpoartmcnt of Fisheries and Wildlife, will talk about management strategies for maintaining a productive sport fishing pond. Dr. Glenn Dudde rar. also of MSU. will talk about ways to at­ tract wildlife lo shallow ponds. Tom Eitniear. wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will explain the benfits of restoring drained wetlands and managing them for water­ fowl and wildlife. The lour will feature existing ponds and wetlands on private properties. Cost is SI0 for one person and S5 for another from the umc household Registration deadline is Friday. June 21. Call lhe Soil and Water Conservation District at 948-8056 for more information Nominations sought for PAT awards Nominations arc being sought for thus year’s “Positive Action for Tomorrow” award, sponsored by lhe Barry County Futunng Committee The deadline is Monday. June 10. Nomination forms can be obtained from the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service, at the Courts and Law Building or at J-Ad Graphics. The trophy is presented each year at the Barry County Fair, and certificates arc handed out to other individuals or organizations who have served their communities in meaningful ways. PAT awards arc intended to encourage forward thinking, unselfish, community enhancing actions above and beyond the expected and ordinary Nominations can be for past deeds or a project in pro­ gress. but they must have something to do with the attempt to make a brighter future Lavi year's winner was David Shinavcar for his development of lhe Barry County Land Information Service The award in 1994 went to organizers of the first Barry County Women's Festival seats on the Hastings School Boaru in next Monday's election. Current board President Patricia L Endsley 's term expires at lhe end Legislative Coffee set The next Legislative Coffee has been set for Monday. June 10. at the County Seal Restaurant at 8 am State Senator Joanne Emmons. State Representative Terry Geiger and John Robinette, representing Congressman Vem Ehlers, will be present to take up any issues the public might wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffees arc sponsored by lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce The chamber encourages all Barry County citizens to attend. Bernard Society to meet June 13 The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday . June 13. for a soup, salad and sandwich dinner at lhe Brown Schoolhouse on the Bernard Museum grounds in Delton. The museum, located on Delton Road, will be open for public tours. A fire extinguisher demonstration will be given to show volunteers how to use products The Historical Society also will have an election of officers. Soup for lhe meal will be furnished. All members arc asked to bring a said or sandwiches to share Golf tourney to help Habitat The second annual golf tournament to raise funds for Barry County Habitat for Humanity will be held Saturday. June 15. at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Tec times start at 9:30 a.m. he golf event will be a two-person scramble for up lo 50 teams. For those who may not have a partner. Habitat will do some pairing Entry fee is $35 per person, which in­ cludes 18 holes of golf and a cart, food after nine holes, food after 18. soft drinks. prizes and drawings Deadline to sign up is Saturday . June I. For more information, call 795-3548. Proceeds from the tourney will go to Habitat, a non-denominational Christian ministry that builds decent, affordable housing for low income people. ‘Dawg Daze’ set for Saturday The Gold Wing Riders Association Chapter L-2. Yankee Springs Wings, will have its third annual “Dawg Daze” fund-raiser Saturday . June 8. starting at 10 a.m. at Tyden Park. The event will be a ride through Barry County to support Paws with a Cause.” Besides the ride, there will be food, beverages, games, a Dawg Daze event pm and year bars. Paws with a Cause souvenirs. 50-50 drawings, trophies, door prizes and a Paws with a Cause ser­ vice dog demonstration. Awards also will be handed out for top male and female riders, longest distance and largest chapter representation Registration is $8 for one and SI2 for two. For more information, call Ben Ratennk al (616) 281-5161 or Hughic Persinger al 874-6505. Gospel, country set at Showcase An evening of gospel and country music will be in store for Showcase fans tonight at 6:30 at Arby's in Hastings. Featured will be Dave Dickerson. Dedo and Jeff and Two True. Dickerson, a singer, guitarist and songwriter, is from Potterville and has released numerous albums or original gospel songs Dedo Phillips and Jeff Schilthroat. both from Middleville, sing and play guitar and have recorded one album of gospel songs. [Jenny Myers and Doug Freeland make up the gospel duo of Two True, performing songs by Christian artists. Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. Exhibit planned for June weekends The watercolor drawings of Kathleen Crane of Hastings will be featured in a free exhibit every Saturday and Sunday afternoon this month at lhe Thomapple Arts Council's building at Fish Hatchery Park. An opening public reception is plann­ ed for 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. June 9. Regular weekend exhibit hours are from I to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Crane calls her exhibit “Places Remembered” because (he subjects are Michigan and Florida structures or homes A charter member of the Thomapple Arts Council Board of Directors and former president. Crane is a former teacher in the Lakewood district and was an exhibit technician at Charlton Park She designed the park's current logo of June, as does the term of Board Secretary Ray A. Rose. Rose, who has been on the board for six years, will not seek re-election. Endsley is seeking her fourth term. Newcomers Kath­ leen Carlson and Eugene Haas are also seek­ ing election to the board. The names of all three candidates will appear on lhe election ballot together and voters will have to select two of the three candidates. A fourth candidate. Terry McKinney, is running unopposed for the remaining two years of a four-year term vacated by Tom Gruos. who moved out of the district this past February. McKinney was appointed to fill the vacancy until this election There originally was a fourth candidate for lhe two four-year terms being sought by Endsley. Carlson and Haas. Steven J. Vipond had lo drop out of the race when he failed to obtain enough signatures on his nominating petitions. Foriy-eight-year-old Endsley, a self-em­ ployed farmer residing on State Road in Hastings, is a 1966 graduate of Hastings High School. She and her husband. Gordon, have four children rangmg in age from 20 to 28. and four grandchildren. One of the grand­ children will be in developmental kinder­ garten in Hastings in the fall. Endsley is a member of the First United Methodist Church and while her children were grow ing up was active in 4-H and in the schools. Carlson. 28. is a family nurse practitioner at the Family Health Center in Battle Creek. She graduated from Robinson High School in Fairfax. Va.. received at bachelor's degree in nursing at Michigan Slate University in 1990. and received a master's degree in nurs­ ing from MSU in 1994. She and her husband Troy moved from Grand Rapids to West Bond Street in Hast­ ings two years ago. They are expecting a child in August. Carlson was a student of lhe year nominee as a college undergraduate and was named student of the year as a grad­ uate student. She is on the board of directors of the MSU College of Nursing alumni as­ sociation. She is a committee member of the Calhoun County Health Improvement Pro­ gram. She is a member of the American College of Nurse Practitioners, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Michi­ gan Nurses* Association, lhe American Nurses' Association, and the Sigma Theta Tau honors nursing association. She has been a volunteer for student ath­ lete physical exams in Hastings for two years. She has also been a volunteer at vari­ ous school events and athletic competitions. Eugene Haas. 49. of East Quimby Road in Hastings, is a team development facilitator at Consumers Power Co. in Hastings He graduated from Hastings High School in 1964, obtained a bachelor's degree in busi­ ness administration from Grand Valley State University in 1974. and received a master's in business administration from GVSU in 1990. He and his wife, Marjorie, have six chil­ dren. ranging in age from 19 lo 24. He is a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and is involved in the Kalamazoo diocese's min­ istry formation program. He is past president and current member of lhe Hastings Rotary He holds memberships in the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, the Barry County Futuring Committee, the Community As­ sessment Team, the Thomapple Arts Coun­ cil. and the Barty County Collaborative Economic Development Group. Haas is a board member of the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, was a member of the Joint Economic Development Commission board until it was dissolved in 1995, and is involved in a collaborative ef­ fort between Kent. Barry, and Allegan coun­ ties to plan for growth in the M-37 corridor. Cement contractor Terry McKinney. 39. of Cook Road in Hastings, is part owner, along with brothers Mike and Pat McKin­ ney. of McKinney Poured Wall and Great Lakes Car Wash of Caledonia and Hastings. McKinney and his wife. Lcesa. have four children ranging in age from 6 to 15. all of whom attend Hastings schools. He is a 1975 graduate of Coopersville High School and did two years of post-grad­ uate study at Michigan Tech and Grand Rapids Junior College. He is a member of the Builders Association of Michigan and Safari International. He volunteers for many activities at Southeastern Elementary, where his wife is president of the PTO. "My best achievement in my whole life is being a family person." he said. "My great­ est enjoyment in my life is my four children and my wife." McKinney said he wants lo provide leader­ ship for the students in the Hastings schools. "I joined lhe school board." he said, "to see if I could help the 3.000 students that arc going through the school system. At the end of one or two years, if Tm not contributing what a board member should contribute. I will step down " He said he is "enthusiastic" about the new elementary school being built, and hopes he can be a help in getting it built and getting the new students moved in. Candidates Endsley. Carlson and Haas have answered several questions asked them about current issues facing education. The following is a list of the questions and the candidates' responses (McKinney was not in­ cluded because his scat is not contested ) Questions: Proposal A: How do you feel Proposal A is working? Tenure, certification: How do you feel about state legislative initiatives to re­ form teacher (enure and teacher certification ’ Prayer What do you think about prayer in schools? Millage: How do you feel about the spe­ cial millage being requested by lhe Hastings Kathleen Carlson Patricia Ends*ey Eugene Haas Terry McKinney school district? Sexual orientation: What would you do if you found out one of the district's teachers was a homosexual'’ Important issues: What do you think arc the most important issues today for the Hastings schools? School to Work: What do you think about lhe School to Work program? Why you: Why should people vote for you over your opponents? Changes: What changes would you like to see occur in the Hastings schools? Pat Endsley Proposal A: I think the jury’s still out on that one. For a school district like ours, when we were cut lo the bare bones when it went into effect, it's been very hard to catch up. I'm waiting lo sec if the state goes through a poor economic situation to see if that affects school financing before I make a final decision. Tenure, certification: 1 would like to sec some tenure reform done. I don't know if 1 want to see tenure done away with. But I think it's positive that they added to the length of time before a new teacher gets tenure. Prayer: I really think we have allowed each graduating class lo make the decision if they want prayer as part of the graduation ceremony. I feel young people have the right ficult issue. I think it's good and bad. '’. enure definitely provides job security to thcr^c who to make that decision and it's theirs, not ours. I think that's allowing them to exercise their privilege as citizens of this country. To go to daily prayer (in the schools) — I'd have to think about it. There's a diversity of religious beliefs. You could inadvertently of­ fend somebody. I'd have to sec what kind of a proposal was made. Millage: I hope we gel it. Il will make educating the kids easier if you have the money there you need (for operating costs) and don't have to take it away from academic programs. Sexual orientation: Initially (I would) probably (do) nothing. In Grand Rapids, a minister has asked the Byron Center school board candidates to take a stand on this issue. I think that's inappropriate. In Byron Center I think it may be religious-oriented. You have lo look al the separation between church and stale. I hope we never have to deal with the problem 1 think lo make that an issue can be very damaging to the stu­ dents. 1 think that's been the situalion in By­ ron Center. Important issues: Adequately handling our growth, keeping up with advancements in education, try ing to keep our curriculum modem and address (new) technologies. Hav­ ing kids be ready to graduate and be produc­ tive citizens is quite a challenge today. School to Work: We need to realize that not every student's going lo college. We need to develop more skills for them to be able lo enter the workplace (She recently heard the national School lo Work initiative praised by Miss America, and was gratified that the Hastings district had already insti­ tuted the program t Why you: I hope that I've done a good job in lhe past on the board. I'd like to take my experience and continue to use it and try to make some good changes in the school system. Changes: A continuation of things we've already started to do — changes in cur­ riculum. more opportunities for elementary students because of lhe addition of more space (i.e. the building of Star Elementary), the addition of technology. We have a very good school system. I'm very proud of it. I feel, for our resources, we re doing a very good job of educating our students Kathleen Carlson Proposal A: I believe we need to be cautious in making sure everybody has ar equal share of the resources in pros iding an educational env ironment Tenure, certification: Tenure is a dif- deserve it. Yet it can lie seen xs somewhat of a protective tool that I don't know is always used properly. 1 don't know that the time be­ tween when you start and when you get it matters — what matters is how you use it — how you provide evaluations for teachers. We have to take a look at how tenure is i.sed and how we as a community can provide checks and balances fix teachers. As for certi­ fication. all professional groups should have continuing education. 1 think that their certificates should be continuously upgraded. In turn, that's a means to a checks and bal­ ance. Prayer: I don't know if the school envi­ ronment should be responsible for teaching what this incans — there are other institu­ tions and environments where prayer could lake place formally. Prayer in lhe public school environment should not be mandated. We should respect religious beliefs, but should not mandate prayer for all. (Carlson said she thought it would be all right if indi­ vidual students were allowed to make ar­ rangements with the teacher to pray if lhe student feels it's necessary, but felt other students should not be forced to participate, which would take time from their academic studies.) Millage: I would vote for it. I believe that if wc build facilities, we need to make sure they can be operated at a certain stan­ dard. Il needs lo be viewed xs a long-term in­ vestment the whole community can gain from, whether you have a child in school of not. Sexual orientation: Unless a teacher's iob or performance is inhibited or found tp* be less than what the standards are for all the, teachers. I don't think that would alter my judgment or opinion of lhe teacher. His or her performance in the classroom — what she or he is hired lo do — is the ultimate standard by which we should judge the teacher. Wc should not judge what occurs outside the classroom unless it affects a child or children in the classroom. Important issues: That wc provide the highest standard of education in the most ef­ ficient and effective manner. That we con­ tinue lo develop a bond between the com­ munity. the faculty and the administration so they all work toward a common goal. School to Work: 1 think H's an excel­ lent program. Il's a clear indication again that there's a bond (between the school and the community). If wc can provide education both in and outside the classroom. 1 think wc can all benefit. It’s programs like this that everyone gels a return on thei* invest­ ment. Why vote: Although I am new to tms community. I sec this as a benefit, bringing to the board no hidden agendas or formed bi­ ases. I’ve had (excellent educational opportu­ nities) and I realize w hat education can do for a person. My profession as a health care provider has been one of promoting well­ ness. A strong educational system promoter wellness for the individual students, the fam-* ily. and the community Changes: That's why I would like to be elected — to sec w hat needs lo be done and. what changes arc necessary. Some changes* (she would promote) would be more efforts to continue providing strong parcnt/teachcr relations, community involvement, keeping up with standards and (keeping up with) the changing work and social environment our children will be placed in. Eugene Haas Proposal A: I think Proposal A is working reasonably well. I think the number of dollars spent per student has increased substantially since Proposal A was pro­ posed. Tenure, certification: 1 support that. My wife is a teacher (not in lhe Hastings See Hastings race, page 3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1996 — Page 3 Race for 2 Delton School Board seats is friendly by David T. Young Editor . Four people are running for two open scats Monday on the Delton Kellogg Board of Education, but the contests arc far from bitter. In fact, they’re downright friendly. Incumbent Joseph Noto. seeking his third term, will be joined on the ballot by new­ comers Sandra Barker. Mary Jo Hennessey and Sharon Boyle. Glen Wccvcr has decided against seeking re-election after serving two. four-year terms. None of the candidates have any thing had lo say about their opponents. In fact they compliment each other as potentially excel­ lent board members, and in the case of Noto, someone who's already done a fine job. "We’re all dedicated to the school system," said Barker. "Wc all have the same goals. "Joe (Noto) has done a great job and I think any one of us would represent the par­ ents. the people and the children well." Barker. Hennessey and Boyle all have served on similar committees and have worked together with parent-teacher groups. All three newcomers said the biggest rea­ son they decided to run this year was that Wccvcr was stepping down to create an opening. The following is a sketch of the candidates and their poisitions on nine selected issues: The questions: 1. Issues: What do you feel are the most important issues facing the Delton school district and what would you try to do help solve them? 2. Gay teacher: What would you do as a board member if you found out a teacher in the school system was a homosexual? 3. Prayer: How do you feel about prayer in school? 4. Charters: What do you think about charter schools’’ 3. Strike: Do you think a law is needed lo make it tougher for teachers to go on strike? 6. Tenure: How do you feel about recent stale efforts to reform teacher tenure? 7. Criticism: Public schools have been under criticism that they are not educating our children as well as countries like Japan and Germany. What do you think, and what should be done about it if it’s true? 8. Superintendent: Superintendent Dean McBeth is expected to retire within the next two years, so if elected, you will have a hand in selecting a new school chief. Any thoughts about that responsibility? 9. Why you: Why should lhe voters of this school district choose you over your opponents? Sandra Barker Barker is co-owner, with her husband. Joe, of Sajo's Restaurants of Delton and Rich­ land. They have two daughters, both of whom attend Delton schools. I. Issues: The only one in this area right now. she said, is the Barry Intermediate School District millage request. "I support it." she said. It’s been a number of years since the millage was increased. Wc need education for all of our children.. If we don’t pass it. we’ll have to service these chil­ dren elsewhere." Joe Nolo Sandra Barker 2. Gay teacher: "If he or she is a good teacher and there arc no problems in the classroom. I don't sec a problem." 3. Prayer: "If I had my personal choice, we'd have prayer in school. But I think if people want a collective prayer, they should send their children to private school. 4. Charters: "I support lhe public school system. There may be places where charters are needed, there arc times they could be advantageous, but they could lead to re­ cruiting wan. especially for athletes." 5. Strikes: "You have to have give and take in collective bargaining. Wc have good teachers and if wc fire them I worry if wc’II be able lo get quality teachers to replace them. I don’t think we need new laws." 6. Tenure: "Maybe there needs to be a broader review process. It’s almost impossi­ ble to get rid of a tenured teacher who's not doing the job." 7. Criticism: "We're probably not edu­ cating our children as well as some other countries. But I think lhe schools are striv­ ing to improve. I know Delton has improved and changed, to try to give children the skills lo find a job." 8. Superintendent: Because of interviewer error. Ms. Barker was not asked this question. 9. Why you: "I’m accessible in the community. I don't like it when you don't sec school board members except at meet­ ings. The schools arc the hub of the com­ munity. "I've always had a good rapport with the schools and community." She said she was picked to be a liaison be­ tween the schools and community in 1989. "I think that (experience) has given me some insight." she said. Sharon Boyle She and her husband. Bill, arc co-owners of Gun Lake Marina and she is an on-call of­ fice worker for Vising Nurse Service. The couple has two children, who will be in the fifth and eighth grade next fall. 1. Issues: "We don't really have any major issues right now. except the BISD millage. Things have been running pretty smoothly. The people feel comfortable with their schools." 2. Gay teacher: "Legally, as an employer, you can't discriminate against someone based on sexual preference. On the other hand, I don’t believe it’s a teacher s place to disclose personal facts about his or her lifestyle to students. Personal matters such as sexual preferences do not belong in lhe classroom." 3. Prayer: "I'm against any law that would make public prayer mandatory. On a personal level, I feel that if a child wants to pray, he or she should have that right. In a public school, prayer shouldn't be manda­ tory, it should be an option." 4. Charters: "I don't think that as a school district or a community wc should close our eyes to looking at all forms of education for our children. For some areas, charter schools may be a good alternative. But I don't see a need for one here. "One of lhe purposes of charter schools is to force our public schools to remain up to par. Il's not a negative purpose, a competitor forces you to strive toward lhe top or to stay there." 5. Strikes: "We don't need tougher laws. If teachers reach the point of wanting to strike. I would hope that negotiations and compromise eventually would lead to solutions. If we fired them, it would be hard to replace all those teachers." 6. Tenure: "I've never had a job where I was given tenure. I don't have negative feel­ ings about it. but there needs to be some kind of performance review criteria to make sure the enthusiasm and quality is kept all through their careers. I don't like to see tenure used as an excuse for complacency." 7. Criticism: "Because we've been on top, we’ve gotten lax in making education a priority for our children.The struggle to get back on top is harder. "But I wouldn't want our system to go as far as Japan's. They have a lot of pressure to be perfectionists. "The state is raising the criteria and chang­ ing the MEAP (Michigan Education As­ sessment Program). It's taking a step up to the challenge." 8. Superintendent: "Choosing a new superintendent will have a major impact on lhe school district. It will determine the Mary Jo Hennessey direction the school goes. We may wind up with someone with a different philosophy." 9. Why you: "I've had experiences with being a parent representative for ODDM (Outcomes Development Driven Model). I've had experience in working with teachers and getting feedback from parents. I've substi­ tuted as a teacher's assistant. I've been ac­ tively involved in elementary and parent ad visory committees." She said she gained a great deal of experi­ ence while working on a budget proposal committee. She has been a member of the Delton Area Business Association. "As a board member I would be accessible to the community." she said. "A board member should be a working part of lhe school. Being able to be involved is impor­ tant to me." Mary Jo Hennessey A homemaker and president of the local preschool, she has a degree in criminal jusbee She and her husband. Mike, an engineer who works in Kalamazoo, have two daugh­ ters and a son. 1. Issues: "I see the most important issues as educating our children and getting them ready for an ever-changing future. We need to give them insight and meet their educational needs. About the BISD millage, she said, "It's necessary. I'm for it. but I’d also like to see something done for gifted students." 2. Gay teacher: "A person's sexual orientation has nothing to do with the quality of work. A teacher's private life is irrelevant as long as he or she doesn't bring it into the classroom." 3. Prayer: "I don't think it needs to be rote, something everyone says, but I think we should be respectful of people who want to use a moment of silence for prayer. No one should be forced to say prayer. Wc should have respect for one another." 4. Charters: "The reasons for charters would be that their needs aren't met in tradi­ tional schools. I think in Delton they are. I don't think there is a need for charter schools in lhe Delton area." 5. Strikes: "When you take a teaching job. you accept a huge responsibility to TK to ask for bond approval The Thomapple Kellogg School District June 10 will ask voters lu approve a $26 nullton bond issue for 26 years lo build a new middle school and make renovations and additions to existing buildings. Other than that, annual school elections in Middleville and Maple Valley will rather quiet, with candidates for school hoard run­ ning unopposed Nancy Goodin and Gary VanElst. both in­ cumbents. were the only candidates to file for the two open four-year scats on the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education There will be one name. Jerry A. Ses­ sions. on the ballot for the four-year term being vacated by President Ronald Tobias. Tamara Christensen, who last month was elected to the Vermontville Village Council, is the only candidate lo file for lhe two-year scat vacated by the resignation of Mike Hamilton. Bonnie Lcep was appointed last month to replace Hamilton until June 30. but she will not fill lhe remaining two years of the term. Tobias decided against seeking another term. Consumers Power customer service closed temporarily Consumers Powers Company 's customer service area in Hastings will close temporar­ ily on Monday. June 10. The center, located al 1125 W. Green St., will reopen for walk-in customers Monday. July I. The three-weck period will allow utility employees to install a more efficient busi­ ness system to provide improved customer service. Consumers Power customers who need as­ sistance or information about their utility account are encouraged to call 1-800-477­ 5050. Utility payments may be made locally <U D.J Electric and the Hastings City Bank. Ground broken for new elementary It looked like rainy skies were going to dampen festivities at Star Elementary groundbreaking ceremonies Tuesday, but the clouds cleared long enough for Hastings School Superintendent Cart Schoessel. members of the Hastings School Board, and other dignitaries to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new $7 million elementary school on Star School Road. The new 54,300-square-foot elementary school is scheduled to open in August of 1997. Pictured (from left) are John C. Johnston, chairperson of the Citizens for Quality Education; Don Phillips, president of the Hastings Education Association; Tom Tennessen from the Christman Co.; (the construction manager for the project); board members Don Myers. Kim Alderson, Colin Cruttenden, and Patricia Endsley; Schoessel; Judy Lenz, president of the Hastings Educational Support Personnel Association; Betsie Keeler, president of the Hastings High School student council; Carolyn Davis, president of the Hastings Area Bus Drivers Association; Richard Shaw, chairperson of the Citizens Advisory Committee tor Building and Site Projects; and William Van Wienen of the Van Wienen Professional Group, the architect for the project. Hastings race, continued from page 2 district). While they have some requirements for continuing education. I'm not sure they're enough. Prayer: I personally don't have a prob­ lem with prayer in schools. I think there needs to be a balance, and while 1 respect the need to separate church and slate. I don't think it’s right to deny people who want to participate in prayer the opportunity. Millage: I believe that it's important to the scIhioI district that there be funds avail­ able to operate and maintain the improve­ ments being made to the school system as a result of the last millage proposal. Sexual orientation: I don't personally believe that a person's sexual preferences are any basis for their qualifications as a teacher. If they are a competent teacher, their sexual preferences have no bearing on that. It’s a very private thing — it's not something that's a mattei of public discussion. The is­ sue from lhe school board's perspective is the individual's competency. That presumes that (the teacher's) sexual preference has no expression in the classroom environment. Important issue: I think it is to con­ tinue to provide solid leadership for the school system and provide our students with the best educational platform that we can to prepare them for more formal education or to prepare them for the workplace. School to Work: It's vital. Wc need to prepare people for a lifetime of continuous education. Why you: My interest in the school board is an extension of my interest in eco­ nomic development. I'm interested in seeing that our community is as attractive as it can be to businesses and individuals looking to locate in the Hastings area. Changes: I don't have a specific agenda on changes. Changes are going to occur be­ cause of changes in technology. I’d like lo sec an increase in mentoring. There are some students that could help their peers, and 1 think that's a useful process for all the stu­ dents. Sharon Boyle children that should be taken into consideration. "I'm big into cooperation to see that ev­ eryone’s needs are met. If teachers feel they must strike, there must be a reason. We hope to avert such a situation.” 6. Tenure: "In no other industry arc you guaranteed a job. If you're no longer com­ mitted to quality, you should get out of the profession." 7. Criticism: "I feel we have an antiquated, agrarian-based educational system in America. We're not an agrarian society any more." She proposes that schools be in session year-round with longer breaks in between sessions. "Perhaps wc could rearrange the time so children would continue to have the momen­ tum in teaming," she said. 8. Superintedent: "I approached the board about puling together a committee ’o help choose a superintendent before he (McBeth) chose not to retire. It's something not to be taken lightly. We need to search for someone with experience and a willingness to make our kids go forward." 9. Why you: She said she is bca' ily involved in the schools already as president of lhe preschool and serving on variouscommittees. "I'm there all the time. I see the needs and I have some fresh ideas. "I went to school where 90 percent of the students went on to college, where excel­ lence was expected. I love kids and I want to be a part of helping to make them the best they can be." Joseph Noto A member of the school board for the last eight years, he and his wife have four chil­ dren in the Delton school system, two of whom have graduated. He is a counselor for Battle Creek Public Schools. Issues: "Most important is to continue to provide a good education for our children. Delton has set a priority on a good curricu­ lum and to meet their needs with up lo date facilities and technology." He said Delton just added an elementary all-purpose room and some classrooms as a result of interest from a parents* group. He also said good working relations are important. "When I came on the board eight years ago, we set a priority to be honest with our employees," Noto said. "I think we ex­ plained to them what wc can afford. I think the honesty has built trust" Gay teacher: "You have to go by the law. We can't ask prospective employees if they're married. We can't ask questions about sexual orientation." Prayer: "I feel that it’s been a political decision. If people put enough pressure in the political arena, it will be changed. People don't realize the power they have." Charters: "From what I know they’re trying to focus on a small group of students. I believe they take away something from public education." particularly most recently, adult education. Strikes: "There’s a law on the books that penalizes teachers and school boards that don't bargain in good faith. We need to put pressure on both sides... I don't think we need to make another law." Tenure: "I think tenure is something people misunderstand. It's not true that tenured teachers can do anything they want. If teachers do something wrong,’ parents must voice their concerns. Again. People don't realize the power they have.” Criticism: "I think we have to continue to test our students in math and reading. Wc need to have a pre-test at the beginning of the year and post-test at the end. and hold teachers and students accountable. “I think that's effective... we need to be more efficient." Superintendent: "I think we will look for a lot of the qualities of the current superintendent. I think we know what works in our district. Now we have to find someone with the qualities and characteristics." Why you: "I've been on lhe board for eight years and I came on when there was a lot of turmoil. I've tried to help find solutions to problems. "My interest is providing a good educa­ tion. I've had four children in the school dis­ trict. and this is a good way to get involved. While I'm looking out for the best interests of my children. I’m looking out for the in­ terests of all of lhe children." Noto said that lhe lack of nastiness in this year's school board campaign "says a lot for where we are as a district. The needs of the kids and parent are being dealt with. When you ignore people’s needs, they form groups and start making accusations. But if you’re open and trying lo listen, that sets the stage." �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1996 Communication from Congressman - LETTERS/rom our readers... Don't tire off voting for the children Monday. June 10. we will be voting on millage increases for both the Hastings Area Schools and the Barry Intermediate School District. The BISD has not had an increase for ap proximately 25 years. In that 25-year peiiod. the population of students who receive ser­ vices from the BISD has increased over 700 percent. My daughter. Danielle, is just one of the 607 students who benefits from the many ser­ vices offered in this district. Until the age of 3. she was eligible for occupational and physical therapy through the “Early On” pro­ gram. At age 3. she was able to attend the SMI (severely mentally impaired) program in Delton, where she is currently enrolled. 1 am grateful for everything and everyone involved with her progress Additional funding will go toward staffing, purchasing of some specialized equipment, and expanding on current services. To fairly and successfully serve each student. 1 believe an increase (which will only average an addi­ tional $33 a year for a homeowner) is something each voter should sincerely consider. I hope not everyone is "tired” of voting for our children and their future. Please vote on Monday and support these children involved with our special education system. Tracy Allcrding Hastings Is the farm bill already in trouble? To the editor: Even before many products have signed up for the new farm bill, there are threats to reduce promised spending. Farmers are signing up for a seven-year farm bill. The ink ’.>as scarcely dry on this contract with fanners before Joe Skeen (R-N.M.) has said he is thinking of reopening lhe farm bill. Skeen is chairman of the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee. Suggestions are for cutting some discretionary funding, reducing conservation programs or reducing direct payments to farmers Farmers believed they were signing up for a seven-year farm bill However, even before the bill received a presidential signature, there were numerous comments that the bill pro­ bably wouldn't last more than two yean. The idea that farmers could get payments whether they planted or not. whether com­ modity prices were high or low. would look so bad to consumers that Congress would not continue to fund the program. Now. it appears Congress may be jumping on the reduced funding bandwagon before any farmer even sees a paymem. To make this program more palatable. Farmers Union advised directing benefits to one entity. Instead. Congress reduced the pay­ ment limitation from $50,000 per entity to $40,000 yet still allowed one operation to create three entities. We also suggested enhancing crop in­ surance and disaster programs and associating support payments with the price of com­ modities. Instead. Congress made catastrophic crop insurance optional and scrapped disaster programs. Now with severe drouth conditions in several stales, changes are already being made in order to provide some relief to drouth stricken fanners. After waiting for months for a farm bill, fanners have just a brief period to make deci­ sions that will impact their fanning business and livelihood for seven years. Now Congress thre^ens to pull the rug out from under this debatably bad program. How are the producers of our food and fiber supposed to operate under these conditions? Carl Mell vain. President Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Is $33 a year too much to ask? To the editor: On Monday, voters in the Hastings and Delton school districts will be asked to in­ crease the special education millage from 1.1 to 2.0 mills, an average increase of $33 a year, for lhe Barry Intermediate School Dis­ trict. No one likes to increase their taxes, but almost everything else we buy has increased in price dramatically. The last time the spe­ cial education millage was increased was in 1971. In 1971. an average house cost $25,400. a loaf of bread 27 cents, a gallon of gas 36 cents and a new Ford was $4,032. Now the average house costs $112,984. .he bread 73 cents, a gallon of gas $ 1.23 and a new Ford $14,046. I realize that with these prices lhe average income also has risen. The Barry Intermediate School District has been trying to make ends meet with the same amount of money it received 25 years ago. yet its enrollment has increased by 731 percent since then. Any household knows you can last only so long if your resources don't increase over time. The more than 600 children who arc re­ ceiving services are all our children. They are an opinion or a point off an gufcffocu off currant gwwcal . interact Sand tetters toe . Letters to the Edtor HasSnge BANNER P.O. Bax B Sfo Hastings, Ml 49058 yours and mine. They are the children who live in Hastings and Delton. Some of them are benefiting from just one service, such as speech, while others are benefiting from multi-services, such as the children in the severely mentally impaired classroom. In the case of my son. Tom. who has Tourette's Syndrome, he is receiving help for his learning disabilities for part of each day. He also sees a speech pathologist once a week and a social worker lo help with his socialization a few hours per month. Life will probably always be difficult for Tom, but because of help he has received at Southeastern and some very close friends who believed in him. he has been placed back with his fifth-grade class for spelling. Another subject that Tom was receiving help in. his reading, has improved substantially. Without the services Tom has received. Tom would not be where he is today. He still has trouble with his speech and is afraid of taking any risks for fear he will be wrong and be laughed at by other kids, yelled at by the teacher or put out in the hall, actions that occurred at another school. At Southeastern. Tom grows more confi­ dent. his self-esteem is bolstered with each passing day. as the other kids and teachers accept him for who he is. There are many Toms who are succeeding on their own and are on their way lo becom­ ing productive adults. If you have never needed lhe services of the BISD. you are fortunate, and 1 hope that never changes. However, circumstances can change in minutes. Or you might find that a grandchild could benefit from some of the NICK SMITH BISD increase 1st since ‘72 To the editor: We have been reading a lot about the millage vote coming up soon, for the com­ munity schools. There has been a lot written on this subject, some for and some against There also has been some letters to the editor about the Barry Intermediate Schools also asking for additional millage. Some of the letters written have not added that Barry Intermediate has not had a millage increase since 1972. We very mistakenly for many years have assumed, as maybe many of you have also, that when the schools received new or additional millage, that the Barry In­ termediate received some of this. too. This is not the case. Therefore we. as grandparents of a very special little boy who has special needs, urge you as voters to vote "yes" for lhe increase for the Barry Intermediate School District. We are very fortunate to have this facility in our county. Please help these children and young adults. This sort of need could happen to any of you al any time. Audrey and Dick Deming Hastings New city budget needs closer look To the editor: Hastings taxpayers: Are you aware that your money is being used to conduct a study to determine how much your sewei and water rates can be increased? And the money from lhe increase will be used to extend services to the proposed industrial park? Did you know that there arc two substan­ tial pay increases scheduled for certain per­ sonnel al City Hall, one of which amounts to more than 10 percent? The council mem­ bers aren't getting a raise. There also are plans to hire assistants for some of the newly-hired administrators. All of this information is available in the proposed 1996-97 city budget at lhe library. 1 don't know where these funds are coming from to pay for these increases in spending, perhaps a city income tax? It might be worth your time to look into this, then discuss it with your City Council representative, then plan to attend the public meeting at City Hail council chambers on Monday evening. June 10. Hugh C. Edmonds Hastings BISD helps kids reach potential As a parent of a 5-year-old special needs child. I have seen the benefits my son has ex­ perienced over the last four years, because of Barry Intermediate School District (BISD). Drew has been in their infant-toddler, pre­ primary impaired, and their trainable mental­ ly impaired programs. This summer he enters their severely mentally impaired program. He also receives physical, occupational and students in Hastings and Delton eligible for these and other programs. BISD also offers programs for all children in the community, not just the special ed kids. Fortunately, because of the BISD. these special needs children and young adults are able to reach their fullest potential. Drew has reached a point that might not have otherwise consider a couple of things: First, that when the public schools pass crease for BISD. They are separate . Financial crisis Before leaving the Senate on June 11. Ma­ jority Leader Bob Dole will once again call up the balanced budget amendment (H.J. Res I) on the floor. The amendment, which passed the House with my support, failed in the Senate Iasi year by just one vote. By raising this issue again, the Majority Leader hopes to convince at least one Senator to change his vote, or else, to highlight those who oppose this brake on federal overspending While I endorse lhe passage of the balanced budget amendment, we must realize that its passage is only the beginning of what must be done to pull our country back from the brink of financial disaster. Even if the amendment is passed and the budget is balanced by 2002. we would still face a series of enormous financial - k-« .. prootems. The Public Debt. Our public debt now stands at more than $5 trillion Before the budget is balanced in 2002. we will add nearly SI trillion more to the debt. To put S3 trillion in perspective, that is enough money to buy the 500 largest corporations in America and have enough left over to buy all the farmland in the country. This mind-boggling sum con­ sumes 20 percent of the budget for interest payments and will eventually have to be repaid by our children and grandchildren. Medicare. The Medicare trustees will issue their annual report this week. The report is expected to detail the rapid deterioration of Medicare finances. Last year’s report pro­ jected that the Medicare trust fund would be depleted by 2002. The new report reflecting exceptionally high expenditures, will change that date to 2001. This means that Medicare When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS"'tO a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of tiocal Informational! a subscription to The HastingsBANNEP - Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington UC. 20510, 2244^— , 20510, phone (202) 2244221. DtetrietdMca Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 4950 Tormela, regional representative. US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodtand, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Gov. John Engter, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 46909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (an of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. services. So I urge everyone to please vole "yes" for the special education millage June 10 so that the BISD becomes even better. Isn’t it worth budget that was decided on 25 yean ago when there was less than 100 students, compared to the now 600-plus. $33? make it the "yes" lever for all our children. Sue Deming Hastings -------------------------------------------_---------- ------------- - Linda Talpos DeWitt Xi HastingsBaNNER A DMann of J-Ad Graphic* Inc. (•18)045-0654 t rraovnc jkooi VlcaPnUdm SecraUry Fraeaurar • NEWSHOOM* David T. Young (EOtor) Elaine Gfcert (AMstvrtEdtr) Karon Marek JeanGalup Barbara Gal Ondy Sm<h ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Derase Howel Dan Buerge "I don’t think ihae Subscription Rates: $25 par year m Barry County $27 per yea in adionmg combes piiiill bnulnia ■ X study enough to give a P.O. Box B Swond Class Postage Pad al Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) ‘I thok people who will collapse under current policies in just five years, leaving beneficianes without promised assistance In fact, the present discounted value of our unfunded Medicare obligations over the next 75 years adds up to $6.7 trillion. Social Security. Although lhe danger it leu immediate than for Medicare. Social Security is also projected to collapse and faces unfund­ ed obligations amounting to S3.8 trillion. It is slowly failing under the weight of rising benefits, longer lifespans and demographic trends. In 1945. 42 workers supported each retiree by paying 3 percent of their earnings. Today, there are only three workers per Social Security recipient who have to pay 15.3 percent of their income to support that retiree. By the year 2020 when the "baby boomers" retire, there will be just twoworkers to sup­ port each retiree. I am developing legislation to save Social Security from its projected bankruptcy in 15 yean and keep it solvent for future retirees. . These statistics show that a balanced budget — though enormously important - is just the ’ first hurdle we have to dear to pass a solvent government and healthy economy on to our kids and grandkid**. The fact is that big spen­ ding politicians have consistently promised people more in programs and benefits than the government can reliably pay for. We now u have to decide which promises can be paid for / and which must be modified. These decisions must also help increase productivity and stimulate the economy. This process is pain- H fol. but inaction will only allow our problems q to multiply. A balanced budget amendment would make a good start. ' ‘I think tbey should be "I Mai serve far �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1996 — Page 5 FINANCIAL fumahedby Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Win with the basicsUl Students win phys ed award Physical education students at Southeastern Elementary School recently received a "Level 1" in the governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports Recognition Award program. Southeastern is the only school in the Hastings district to achieve the Level 1 rating, according to physical education instructor Jan Bowers. The rating is "realty hard to get’. Bowers said. Next year the students will try for Level II, she said. She said Michigan has been cited as "one of the worst states tor physical fitness’, ahd the fitness of students is ‘a real concern to us." Bowers is pictured here with students practicing some of their exercises. McDonald’s joins playground effort From now until the end of August, McDonald's in Hastings will contribute half of lhe purchase price of every gift certificate to Hastings' Circle of Friends. The gift certificates can be purchased from Hastings* Circle of Friends volunteers or at McDonald's. Customers should let the server know they want their purchase to support the wooden play structure at Bob King Park. All funds collected by Hastings* Circle of Friends will be used to build a customdesigned play structure at the park. Construc­ tion of the playground is scheduled for the spring or early summer of 1997 and would replace existing equipment at lhe park. It will be designed by the children of Hastings and funded and built by the community. •’What’s great about this fund-raiser is that you can use these certificates at any McDonald's, so they are universal," said Sue Kolanowski, ftind-raismg J coordinator for Hastings* Circle of Friends. “We really ap­ preciate McDooaldV ieidfa the community by helping us with this event/' I McDonald's store manager Annette Snyder (center), with Circle of Friends fundteising coordinator Sue Lokanowski (right) and Paige Herrington, calling attention 1J the restaurant's help with the "Friends* project of putting together a playground l uperstructure. LEGAL NOTICE Ti>: DAVID J. EASTLUNO and MAROA EASTLUNO Husband and WHe. Please take notice that the following Default J dgment was entered by the Court on May 29. 1 96. in the Barry County Circuit Court, effectively q lieting title in Plaintiff: m ths cmcuvt courr The group has set a goal of selling $3,000 in gift certificates during the summer. After only one week of sales, the group has already net­ ted nearly one-third of that amount. For more information call Paige Herrington at 945-5766. Sports fans know the frustration of a team beating itself with foolish mistakes. An other­ wise flawless performance can be ruined when a team member forgets a basic rule. investing is much like sports. You can devise all sorts of fancy strategies and moves, but if you don’t follow a few basic rules, you’re sure to be sidelined. Just what are those basics? The Franklin Templeton mutual fund group recently distributed to its shareholders a list of basic in­ vestment strategies. These fundamental ideas can serve as guidelines for any investor. Implement objectives. Set an objective, arid work with your investment professional to create a plan to meet it. Then, put the plan in­ to action. Consider inflation. Understand how infla­ tion erodes, your buying power. Remember spending $3,000 to buy a car? Today, it’s easy to spend 10 limes that much. Tailor your financial plan with investments that have a history of outpacing inflation. Pay yourself first. Build wealth with con­ sistent periodic investments. This not only builds capital but also lets you benefit from dollar-cost averaging. Diversify. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. This means you should buy different types of investments — stocks, bonds, mutual funds, money market instruments, real estate and more. Changing economic conditions af­ fect various investments differently. Diver­ sification helps you avoid a total loss. Understand risk. Risk is more than a chance of losing money. Types of risk include currency risk, interest rate risk, market risk and purchasing power risk, or inflation. Understand the specific risks of each type of investment. Be prepared. After you have a plan, monitor and review it regularly. Don’t lose sight of long-term objectives by concentrating only on short-term performance. Stick with your plan, and fine-tune it if necessary. Plan your estate. Some people avoid estate plans because of fears about legal complex­ ities. A competent adviser will help you understand these complexities and work in your best interests. Reduce taxes. It takes a professional to understand our tax code. Meet with trusted advisers, and plan your investing around lax benefits that are friendly to you. Seek professional advice. Form your own investment team, including an attorney, lax adviser and investment professional. Make .The Default of Defendants, David J. Eusilund aid Marcia Eostlund. husband and wife, for failure •NOW THEREFORE. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that o6y do«m whatsoever of Defendants. Dovid J. Eostlund and Marcia Eostlund of the following described premises described os follows; Egstem Addition to the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. .“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants. Dovid J.jEastlund and Marcia Eostlund shall hove no in- <n is ru»THt« ooocRto hhh »i.u. <op, »< th.. Judgment be recorded forthwith in the Sorry CountysRegister of Deeds Office. .IT IS FURTHER ORDERED rhot the Plomtrffs be opportunity and the honor to represent Barry County as the Olympic Torch Bearer. Janie Connor Berry County ’s longest running exsrriss program inmtn you to get fit! Reaching Those Who Seed Help Touching Vs All'* • YOUNGSMA LLP Hastings. Ml 49058 (4(16)945-3495 Since 1984 our Stretchercise program has safely been taught by qualified, certified inatructora. All classes Include cardiovascular fitness • muscle toning • stretching for flexibility SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1996 HASTINGS AKA - M-A-Romo MORNMG CLASSES: Mon . & Wed. 8:00 - 9.00 EVEMNG CLASSES: Tues. A Thurs. 5:45 - 6.45 Congratulations High/Low • Aerobic Interval • Power Walking STACY! Lee Merriman — 945-5588 We’re proud of you. Love, your family BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS A meeting of the Baltimore Township Zoning Board of Appeals has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 1986 at 7:00 pjn. or later (directly after the regular meeting of the Township Board), at the Township Hall, 6424 S. Bedford Road. The purpose of the meeting is to consider an application for a variance filed by Ronald Felder, 9538 Bedford Road. Dowling, MI 49050. (prop. # 002-040-003-00). Applicant wants to make improvements on the east side of his house which would require a variance from the minimum set back from the road require­ ment. Anyone interested may attend the meeting, or may send questions or comments prior to June 11 to Baltimore Township Clerk. 4502 Davidson Road. Hastings, MI 49058. or phone 945-9304. DRAFTED SY The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Close Change AT&T 61’/« —2’/i Ameritech 56’/. -3 Anheuser-Busch + 2<h 74 Chrysler + 1’A 68'/. CMS Energy —•It 28’/. Coca Cola 46'/j + h Dow Chemical -2'h 83’/. Exxon -Vh 84’/. Family Dollar 17*/. + •/. Ford 36’/. General Motors 56’/. +’/. TCF Financial 33’/. Hastings Mfg. 25’/. -’/. IBM 105’/. —2»/l JCPenney 52’/. +•/. Johnson & Johnson 90'/. + ’lr Kmart 11’/. + 'l< Kellogg Company 73'/. -’/» McDonald’s 48’/. + ’A Sears 51’/. + ’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 16’/j + ’/r Spartan Motors 7»l. Upjohn 42 Gold 388.25 -3.40 Sliver 5.22 -.15 Dow Jones 5665.71 Volume 384,000,000 Barry County United Way I ibert J. Longstreet (R53546) S EGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA Hustings Ml 49058 (416) 945-3495 ■ At o session of s< , Courtroom in the City of Hostings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, this 29th day of Moy. 1996 ' PRESENT HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN. - STOCKS - Please Support Your United Way Filo No. 96-117-04 EDWARD D. WHIPPLE and P ITRIQA A. WHIPPLE. b rsband and Wife. C XVID J. EASTLUNO and A ARCIA EASTLUNO F nbondand WHe. sure each individual is familiar with your financial objectives and that thev all work together for your benefit. Put co« in perspective. A sales charge or advisory fee may be a bargain if the advice and service you receive merits it. There s probably nothing in this column that you haven't heard before. That’s why thev? ideas are called basics — they're simple, and you hear them often. But it's still too easy to forget them. The best way to stick with the basics is to get help. The days of do-it-yourself investing arc gone. Estate and tax laws, combined with the variety and complexity of investments, make professional guidance a must. Finding trusted advisers who knew the rules of the game is the fastest way to victory. Sports vans call it teamwork. Teddie Soya Baltimore Township Clerk Muscle Toning • Floor Work «l 2166 w Cun Lake Rd. Hastings (BmU wzi io Boki GntSTackirl * 945-5S88 Make Dad feel like CENA’S' card. First and second shifts, varied hours available, If not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a twoweek training course and state certification. Excel­ lent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.68 per hour. Classes start JUNE 13 and end JUNE 27. The first 6 days cf class will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM. If you are Interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before JUNE 7,1996. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay lor the class. No phone calls please. "Qidrnapple cManor _jjj Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml 49058-9171 Give Dad a card that fits his style and makes him smile. Top off vour greetings with a great gift—you'll find the best ideas at Hallmark! Faihir's Dai is Jiim 1 (> Cinder Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 EOE Open: Monday-Friday 9 to 7; Saturday 9 to 5 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 6. 1996 New special education programs also could be provided, administrators said, such as a progiam lor autistic children (hat would al­ low the students to remain in regular classrooin. with the aid of paraprofessionals. Equipment for special education students could be purchased. The intermediate district must provide a number of special devices to aid learning, such as voice-activated comput­ ers and other communication aids. Bus service could be improved. Additional training could be provided lo help staff keep up with new special education techniques and technologies. The millage increase would be the first the BISD hxs had since the Grat special educa­ tion millage was passed in 1971. Superin­ tendent Tom Mohlei said the increase would cost property owners an average of $33 extra per year. Based on a homeowner with a Millages, continued from Page 1 ginning on Jan. I. 1997. elections will be conducted through the Barry Intermediate School District Schoessel predicted the change could be "very confusing for voters." The millage increase would cost a home­ owner with a $70,000 home which has a state equalized value of $35,000 an additional $19.41 in taxes per year. If the millage is not passed. Schoessel said, mono to operate the middle school ad­ dition and Central School will have to come from the current budget, which means the district may have to forego certain expendi­ tures. Schoessel said. The district may have to cut back the number of new textbooks it purchases, cut back staff hours, and make other adjustments. Barry Intermediate School District Special education enrollment that contin­ ues to increase every year is one of the rea­ sons administrators give for asking for a millage increase of 0.9375 mill for the Your hands wv may he telling you^’^ something^ Any sign of muscle weakness could mean neuromuscular disease Call our lifeline C Roger L. DeGroot THE VOICE OF H0K MDA 1-800-572-1717 WotiJua ^loaeikeA.,. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McOm Rd . fUrtintv MI 490M Ftther Gate Jchmon Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Detenu) after 6 p m. wecSdsv * or all daj weekend* Sunday Morning Mam 1000 a m — 1921 Book of Common Prayer PLEASANTV ItW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Paalor Stephen Wright (616) 754-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9:30 am; Simday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 700 P" HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Slate Rd and Bollwood Si.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Sennw 1‘aator; Rev Donald Brail. Auateiate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 Mom .ng Worxhrp. 600 p.m Evemng activities Wednesday — 7 p.m. — share grrvpv in various homes Contact church office for into on these Prayer and Bible study al lhe church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N Broadway. Hauingv. Ml 49058 Pavior Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. WOR SHIP SERVICES: Sunday. 9.00 am. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 a m . Rev Cart Lnchfieid SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all age* NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per­ sonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrine* of Faith. The Mmor Prophets-Calhng God s Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Rciationvhipv wnh your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the etas* ;hat fit* your need* 4 H. Mondays 6 304:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500 pm al 154 E. Braodway. Woodland (Laubangh residence) and Wcdnes day. 5 15 p m at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8 00 a.m.. freewill offering You are invited and welcome INDEPENDENT church Of CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Hartuana Rd.. Huttings. MI 49051 ineetn* at Therm* Jefferson Hall, oner of Green and Jcffenon. Mmtsaer. Jim Sandmiry Phone 941-4045 Sunday Service* - 9:30 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4417 Cent* Grove Road P<Wor Ben Her ring. 9:30 am Sunday School. Church Service 10:30 Youth meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p.m. at the church Bnng tack lunch QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49051 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 9444004 Kevin Shortey. Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Classes for all ages; 11 00 a m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday. 6:30 Awana Club*. 700 p.m.. Teen* in Houseman Hdl. 700 p!m.. Adult* Prayer meeting; 4:15 p.m.. Adult Choir GRACE LLTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E Nonh Sc. Mictacl Amon, bus Phone MS-9414 Sunday. Jone 9 - 100 and 10 00. m Hol, Commumon (no Sunday School — Summer Schedule); 9: IS Reception for New Memben. Thuraday. June 6 - 6:30 Softball. 7.00 Kotnonia Leaders; 4 00 AA Saturday. June 4 - 800 NA Tuesday. June 11 — 700 7.00 Stephen Supp Super* Wednesday. June 12 - 700 Stewardship Comm. JLS CYRIL AN 7 METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. ISO 131*1 Ave., Wayland. Ml 49034 (3/4 mile west of Panerton. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9:30 am.; Saturday Mam during the summer 6 00 p.m.; Communion Services Wednesday, friday at 900 THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Churct office phone 944-2549 Sundaworship 9 00 a m and 10:45 a.m Sunday children's church Tuesda prayer and share time 9:30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:3t pm. Youth group meet* Wcdnes day 6:30 p.m also Nunery available for all services Bring the whole family ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E. Bond St (Hasting* Church of God budding). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3ru Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd aad 4th Sunda) * 1921 prayer book used at all services For more mformaoon call 9444327 or Rev Deacoa David Hustwick at 944-2101. St Andrew 's is a pan of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (Si 7) 452-9224 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery children t ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry. leader­ ship training The Church rage is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these locai Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WMN FUNHAL HOM! Hastings FUXFAS IHCOSPORATID of Heating* NATIONAL SANK OF HAST1NQ* Member F.D.t.C. TH! HASTINGS SANNI* AND HMINDt* 1952 N Broadway - Hastings SOSL1Y PHARMACY ■ Proscriptions'' — 11B S. Jefferson — 9453429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hsstings. Michigan Hastings nMR glass products, inc. 770 Cook Rd. - Hsstlngs. MtcWgsn Bill A. Robert! HASTINGS - Roger L. DeGrooc, age 61, of Hastings and formerly of Munith, passed away on Sunday, May 26. 1996. He was bora on March 27,1935 in Lansing, the son of John and Hazel (La Fountain) Ginebaugh. Roger enjoyed building bird hcuaes and hunting and fishing, also katber work. ne was preceoea in oca in uy ms rimer, jonn, one brother John W. DeGrooc Jr.; one riser, Shirley Dillihiy. Mr. DeGrooc is snrvived by his mocher, Hszel of Gon Lake; bis ex-wife, Lin (Sriyen) DeGrooc of Stockbridge; two sons, Brian DeGrooc of Jackson, snd Bren DeGrooc of Kalkaska; one daughter, Dawn (Gary) Taylor of Kllklrii; one brother. Butch Ginebaugh of OribgeviUe; two sisters, Deila Jean Knisley of Hastings, Lillian Evans of Lawerence, Indiana; seven grandchildren. Funenl Services were held Thursday, May 30,1996 at <be Caskey-Mitchell Ftiml Home with Reverend James Noggle officiating. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge. Expressions of sympediy can be made to Mota Children Hoapitals. SHELBYVILLE - BUI A. Roberts, age «. of Shelbyville, Gun Lake, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 1996 al his residence. He was borane July 19,1941 in Detroit, the son of Al snd Rita (Kartell) Roberts. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1967 and was employed with his fatter for 20 years at West Michigan Elevator Comptny. He enjoyed snowmobUing, fishing & walcbing Sports. Bill is survived by tus mother A fslter, Al * Rita Roberts of Gun Lake; several sums, uncles A cousins. Funeral Service* were held Saturday. June 1, 1996 at the Williams Funeral Hoare with Pasux Russell Sarver officiating. Burial waa at Brown Cemetery. Memorial conributioos may be made to Delton Friends or St Francis Church of Orangeville Christmas baskets for children. a.m., clauses for all ages. Mornmg Worship 1045 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 700 p.m are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quit (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Cub or Junior Bible Quit (ages 4-12); Youth Ministries <M Tore Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limits ROSE CATHttlVt CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 400 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confeasiom Saturday 4004:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Oder Creek Rd.. I mi. South, Pastor Brtm Branham. Phone 623-2245. Sunday School at 1000 a.m.; War­ ship 1100 a m ; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday ServKcs - 9:45 a.m.. Bible Classes for all ^es; 10:40 am Morning Worship. Thursday 7:30 p m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith; 5:30 p.m. youth meeting with "Yoath with a Message** 945 9224 . 6:30 p.m Bible study for all HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79. Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotmu. choir director. Sun­ day morning 9 30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning worstap; 600 p m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowshrp with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services. Prayer meeting. 7:30 p m. Wednesday HASTINGS FIRST UNITED M ETHODIST CHURCH. corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. BufTord W. Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Stapert. Music Director and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building wnh elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9:30 a.m. — with child care for infants and loddlen thru age 4. and Junior Church for agci 5 thru 8. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m. Mon.-Fri.. June 10-14 — Summer Musk Camp. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon — open lo all area children and youth entering grade* I thru 8 — call church office for mformatior. and regiuracmn HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Ocaler. Program/Youth Director Thursday. June 6 — 700 p m Church Life Committee Fri­ day. June 7 — 700 p.m Concern Group 43 al the Melendy*’ Sun day. June 9 -9:30 a m and 1100 a m Morning Worship (9:30 ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH AMFM) Nursery is provided for both services. 10:30 a.m. “Coffee Hour" - Dining Room; 11:20 am Children's Church Monday. June II - 1000 a m Staff meet* for prayer Tuesday. June 4 — 7:00 pm Deacoas meet. •••REMINDER—’ Jom us for "Kingdom of the Son " — A Prayer Safari — June 17-21' Grades pre­ school thru 6th grade welcome* GRAND RAPIDS - Pud C Carey, age 91. of Grand Rapid*: and formerly of Leighton Township, pasrednway Saturday, June 1,1996 at Quit Retircatot Craimmnjiy He was bon on February 21, 1905 in Lowed, the son df John and Edith (Aldrich) Carey. : He was raised 013601Street. westq/Lowdl. and anended LomK Public School. He was mirrimj Dorothy F. Barrell nd Rosalie F. Foattr. He was sdf-emnioyed as a dairy farmer in Lrigtuon "township for over fifty yean. Mr. Carey wis a devuaed busband, fuher, grandfather and great grandfather, who loved his community and Chmch and served his Lord faithfully. " He was a Lay Leader aad Sunday School Teacher at Leighton United Methodist Church for many yean, and ins n officer of Michigan Milk Producen Association and was one of the earliest participants of the Dairy Farm Improvement Program at Michigan State University. He was preceded tn death by his wife, Dorothy F. Carey, daughter Mary P. Ward and gnuMldiu^iter, Jodi Wustxnan. Mr. Carey is survived by a daughter, Dorna (Jerry) Wustman of Santa Barbara, California; six grandchildren; fourteen great grandchil­ dren; son-in-law, Hugh E. Ward; Rosalie F. Carey; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, June 4, 1996 ante Leighton United Methodist Oarrch with Reverend Ray Townsend officiating. Inement eras in Hooker Cemetery, Leight­ on Township. - House or Leighton United Methodist Church Rni'Ming Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeier Funeral Home of Middleville. | HASTINGS - Gerald L. Sherry, sge 80, of Hastings, passed away on Tneaday, May 28, 1996 at his residence. Private Funeral ie-vicea were h day. May 30, 1996 with Reverend Fiicter offidatiag. Barry Community Hoapicc or Charity of: choice. Funeral Home in Hastings Richard D. Bn&y | | HASTINGS-RichardD Bradley,UTat Hastings, passed away Monday, June 3,1996 u Blodgett Memorial Medical Censer In Oread ^Tk'was ben on June 22, 192S a Bettie Mary •Btanor* DeGroot NASHVTLUi - Mary -Ekamrr* DeGroot, age 10, of N ashville, passed away oo Monday, Jure 3. 1996 at her residence. She was born October 13.1915 iaCharMe, the daughter of Albunna and Mary (Halsey) Mikesell. She graduated from Olivet High School aad married Eari DeGroot oo August 5,1935. He preceded ter la death oo December 23. 1913. She was a nurse for Dr. WUlettes in Chariot te snd worked for lhe Barry County Child Evangelism Fellowship. She was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Stale Rood. ST. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8190 or 944-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship II a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of S< Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Brand­ way. Randal! Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 r00 a m Morning Wonhip Service; 6.-00 p.m. Even­ ly Service; Wednesday 7.00 pm Services for Adults. Teem and Children increase would add some $495,000 and btxrst revenues to approximately $1 million. Administrators say they are operating the district at minimal levels of service, and if (he millage isn't passed, they may be faced with further cuts in service. The millage increase would allow the dis­ trict lo hire several new staff people, includ­ ing speech teachers, staff for occupational and physical therapy programs, and special education teachers. The district could also hire a vocational training specialist to help older special education students learn jobs skills and assist them in obtaining jobs. , f It's toll-free BISD. The dtstnet now levies 1.10 mills, giving it a budgel of approximately $505,000. The house s alued ar S70.000 with a stale equal­ ized value of $35.01)0. die current property tax is $39 per year, the extra millage would increase Ihat cost to $72 per year. The BISD has a current enrollment of 650 children ranging in age from birth to age 26. That is compared to an enrollment of less than 100 wten the district was formed in 1971 Staff numbers have increased from some five people lo 30 currently. Mohler said more people arc moving intq lhe district, which covers Pelion-Kellogg.1 lhe Hastings Area Schools and four area pri­ vate schools. Increased enrollment continue to pul pressure on lhe BISD. which is opes aling al maximum capacity. State lavr<A talcs the size of caseloads Tor BISD staff m the maximum ratios of teachers to student and continued increased enrollments coulc put some sen-ices over accepted state limits. | HASTINGS - Vera L. MacAstar, tl, at Hastings, passed away on Friday, May 31, 1996 at Thcnupple Manor in Hastings. She was bcm April 3,1909, in Darke Coun­ ty, Ohio, the daughter of Frank aad Nona (Warner) Helman She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1926 and attended Damn Business College for three yean. She was employed for two yean at General Moton Delco. She married Robert W. MacArthur Joly 21, 1934, they moved to Hastings in 1936 from Ithics. Mrs. MacArthur was a member of the Pint United Methodist Church in Hastings and the W.S.C5. She was preceded in death by a brother, Byron Helman in 1930. Mn. MacArthur is survived by ter husband, Robert W. MacArthur of Hastings; daughter. Mrs. Richard (JoArm) Fluke of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Christopher and wife. Lama Fluke of Hastings, and Mrs. Timothy (Jill) LaBelle of Asheville, North Carolina; two great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Monday. June 3. 1996 at the First Uniled Methodist Church in Hastings with Reverend Bufford W. Cue officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Education Ereiriuneol Foundation or First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Girrtwch Funeral Home of Hastings. Lester DeGroot of Nashville, and Jack DeGroot of Nashville; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Thuraday, June 6, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Child Evangel­ ism Fellowship. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. | Dr. RidiardJama White MJQVSTA ■ Dr. Richard James White, sge 61. passed away on Friday, May 31,1996 al his residence. He was bora October 7,1934 in Wokingham Berks, England where he was the eldest of four children. The family emigrated toKslamaxxw in 1953. He met and married Shirlee Jean Rippert (Harrell) in June at 1957. He received his Bachelors Degree in Music from Western Michigan University, Summa Cum Laude. His Masters Degree in Music Educshon was received from Andrews Univer­ sity, Magna Cum Lande. He also received his Ph. D. in Musicology from Indiana University, Magna Cum Laude. Dr. White served as Chainnan of the Music Department at Caribbean Union College, Trinidad, Music Director at Adelpbisn Academy in Michigan, Chainnan of the Music Department at Southwestern Adventist College in Texas, Chairman of the Music Department and Vice President of Academic Affairs al ICOLVEN University of Columbia. For the past three years he has worked as an accountant for VNA South West Michigan. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church where te served as an Elder and was a member o' the Adventist Church Music Society. He attended the Battle Creek Tabernacle and was a lay pastor for lhe Delton and Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Churches. His hobbies included stamp collecting, read­ ing. printing, and playing trombone in the Kellogg Community College tend. Dr. White was preceded in death by his falter, Richard Albert White. He will be missed by his wife. Shirlee, two daughters, Diana of Augusta, and Shelly (Dr. David) Barrosa; grandchildren, Kristina, David James, and Lacey of Blanchard; one son, Richard (Donna) and grandson Richard IV of Cleburne, Texas; his mother, Gladys White; three sisters, Grace (Joe) Sherry, Jennifer (John) Rappel. Carol (Howard) Hastings all of Orlando, Florida; many nieces and nephews aad close friends. Cremation has taken place at hit request A memorial service was held on June 5, 1996 at the Bailie Creek Tsbernacle Private interment took place at the Prairievil­ le Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurses Associatioo of Southwest Michigan Hospice or to an Educational fund for his youngest daughter. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Creek, the sou of Donald A Doroch; (Martie) Bradley. He was raised In the Battle Creek area aad attended area schools, graduating from Hkteary Careen High School in 1946 He was maried to Marcde B. Deed oo Mach 6,194! and has Bred la Battle Creet, in 1981. and was an accomplished wdbdwtxur. pa cularly wood duck carving. He was preceded in death by lu parent* a brother, Robert Bradley. Mr. Bradley is survived by hia .w Marcde; son A wife, Ronald A Deborah Bi ley al Dowling; son A wife, Michael A Pau Bradley of Catoatet; daughter A teabt Funeral Services will te held Ttenda; 6, 1996 a 11:00 UL a the Wren I Home with Pasux Steuben Wright eflk Burial wfll be at 2:30 p.m, Tterwtey,: 1996 a Floral Lawn Memorial Genl Memorial contributions may be mate Michigan Heart Asaodatitm. « |Meta L. Haywood| HASTINGS - Meta L. Haywood, age 92, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at Ttaraapple Manor in Hsstings. Mrs. Haywood was bora co April 9.1904 in Rochester. Minnesota, the daughter at Aha and Marie (Bremer) Bates. She came to Barry County in 1905 and was raised and educated in Barry County and near Boyd. Montana while homesteading with ter grudpareos. . She married Ray E. Haywood cat February 14,1923 aad has lived in Barry Courxy since ihat time. She and ter husband farmed in Barry Coursty. Their first year of farming was done where the Hastings Airport is located. They then moved to the Messer farm near Cartton Cea* . In 1927 they purchased lhe farm al3200Soi mon Road from Mr. Haywood's fatter. H I farm is now owned and operated by her gran ■ son. Larry and great-grsnduxi, Ln : Haywood. In 1947 the family moved to 1 : forty acre farm at313O West Airport Road n 1 in 1960 they moved to the teaks of tte ThO ■ nappie River on North Airport Road. '. She was a life member of Pennock Hospt I Guild »42; long time member of tte Bat f County Fann Bureau. Mn. Haywood has wintered in St □« . Florida for the past several yean She was preceded in death by her husban . Ray on August 29, 1973; grandson, DM I Steinke II in 1992; and brothers, Lawrence* 1 Clyde Bites She is survived by three sons. Donald (Joi ) Haywood of Hastings and Palmetto, Florii ; Eugene (Joyce) Haywood of St. Ooud. Flu ■ da; Robert (Marilyn) Haywood of Hastiq ; two daughten, Rosezetta (Ed) McMelle* f Hastings; Marieta (Martin) Wallen at Ha ■ ings; twelve grandchildren; twenty-six gro ■ grandchildren; two great-great-gniadcMMl ; nenhew. James Bates of Minnesota. Visitation will te Thursday, June 6, 19) 7:00-9:00p.m. at Wren Funeral Home Hastings Funeral services will be held Friday, Jun 1996, 11:00 a.m at tte Wren Funeral Hoa with Reverend Michael Anton officiatiag Interment will take place at Hastings RM side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made Charity of one's choice. t t , s ■ > �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Lori Yager show this year's quin tnat me Lakewood Community Volunteer Ambulance will raffle. Higdons celebrate 60th anniversary Rotted and Ella Higdon, long lime reaidenti of Hastings, who now live in Spring Hill. FL. recently celebrated their 60th wed­ ding annivenary. A buffet dinner and dance was given by their children for approximaady 200 guests at the Seven Hills Country Cub in Spring Hill Boland and Ella were married April 25. 1936 in Maaon. Ml. They moved to Hastings around 1961 and lived then until they retired around 1974. They have four children. Bonnie Marsh who lives in Spanaway, WA. Didi Higdon who Uvea in Goodrich. MI. Tom Higdon who Uvea in Fayetteville. NC. and Debi Teed who Uvea in Ocala. FL. They also have 15 grand­ children and over a dozen great-greatchildren at laat cot*at. Haywoods to mark 50th anniversary oa June 15. 1996. Shellenbargers to marie anniversary Richard and Helen (Ruth) Shellenbarger will celebrate their golden wedding anniver­ sary with an open house given to them by their children. Richard and Roth have lived in Barry County all of their Uvea. Their children are Bettie of North Carolina, Susan, Helen, Michael, Gloria, and Debi all of Hastings. Frieads and relatives are welcome to join the family at an open bouse on June 22, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 Wail Lake Road. (M-43). Hastings CMh.. Andersons to mark 23rd anniversary John ted Catherine A-deracn win celebrate 23 yean of marriage oo June 9. 1996. Courtneys to observe 50th anniversary Gillilands to observe ,'rboa Ute. Late Odeau will be celebrating ■- la celebration an open house will be held Jute 15. 1996 ■ Fellowship HaU, Cemral Uated Methodist Church. Lc' e Odessa from •Boeworti. Thoma, Jr aad Jane Gilliland. ted Debbie GiUilaad. They eajoy eight grand- Res Miguel Scon. Hastings and La vena Rae Mark. Hastings James Todd McIntosh. Middleville and Angela Marie Lemons. Middleville. Randy Edward Hughes. Middleville and Donna Marie Graham. Middleville. Benjamin J. Christie. Freeport and Carrie Lynn McCandlish. Freeport. Harty Wayne McCarty. Hastings and Michelle Lane Spaulding, Hastings. Glenn Allen Sebastian. Hastings and Sandra Jean Moore. Hastings. Matthew John Hook. Delton and Cindy Marie Nutter, Delton Edward John Fischer. Hastings and Fred and Ruth Courtney will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 15. They have two children, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. The couple will be celebrati ng with their son and family in Wisconsin. Jay Norman Scott, Nashville and Monique Renee Meehan. Nashville Ryder Lee RnsaeU. Plainwell and Shaync Renea Bumswonh. Plainwell. John Edward Ketola, Shelbyville and Laura Ann Survilla. Shelbyville. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1996-1997 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 17. 1996 at 7:00 o’clock pjn., at Upper Elementary Building. Room #35, Michigan, the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the district's proposed 1996-1997 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 1996-1997 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 1996-1997 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 327 North Grove Street. Delton. Michigan. Watson-Honeysett plan to wed Sept. 7 Mandy Lee Watson and John Phillip Honeysett are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Paul and Linda Watson of Hastings. She is a Hastings High School graduate. The future groom is the son of Pat Simmons of Plainwell and Phil Honeysett of Mid­ dleville. He is a Lawton High School graduate. He is currently enlisted in the United Stales Air Force in Texas. A Sept. 7, 1996 wedding is being planned The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Sally A. Adams. Secretary. To Item how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1-800-CHILDREN * by Catherine Lucas Nelson and Dortha Begerow and Della Shellman each year make a quilt to be raffled by the Lakewood Community Ambulance group, and each year the quilts seem to get more beautiful. This year's quilt was pre­ sented at the Woodland Township Board meeting last week and is now hanging in the township meeting room. It is something to drool over, and I have been among the droolers. The quilt is an­ tique rose, fem green and ecru with appiiqued rotes. It is hoped that tickets will be avail­ able at lhe June ambulance benefit dinner, but under any circumstances, they will be on sale all summer once they are printed and the raffle license obtained. The Mother's Day dinner held by the am­ bulance group was so successful that they have decided to hold one more dinner Sun­ day, June 9, at Cunningham’s Acre, which is one and one-half miles west of Lake Odessa onM-50. The tneal will be meatloaf and scalloped potatoes with ail the usual trimmings, and it will be served from noon to 3 pjn., or until the food runs out. An adult meal will cost $6 and children ages 5 to 12 wiU be $3. Per­ son age under 3 or over 100 eat free. Lakewood Community Ambulance also will bold a bake sale during the Woodland village yard sales Saturday. June 8. The bake sale will be in from of the township fire sta­ tion building. The Woodland Lions Club met last Tues­ day evening for a meal of ham, scalloped potatoes and baked beans. The 1996 scholar­ ship winners were announced and lhe cash awards and other honors will be presented to the Lakewood High School graduates at a scholarship dinner in the Lions den June 11. Travis Possehn won the Rudy Othmer Memorial Scholarship given by lhe Othmer family. Maggie Dingerson. Karen Litchfield and Ben DeHoog will receive the three Lions Club scholarships. Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Tom and Lynda Smith, has finished the first year of college at Huntington College in Indiana. She is oo the dean's list and plans to spend the summer at the college taking classes and working at the field house. She will spend some weekends at home. It was a very busy weekend. Saturday morning I attended the wedding of Daisy Allen, daughter of Curtis and Arlene Allen, at Lakewood United Methodist Church and Jonathan Austin. Michael-John Waite was the ring bearer. The Rev. Ward Pierce per­ formed the ceremony. There were more than 235 people at the wedding, which was followed by a brunch reception. Cheryl and Elizabeth Allen served punch at the reception and Cheryl and Katie Allen served the wedding cake. A quartet of Tabitha Waite, Charity Black. Ann Black and Abby Dingerson sang while the guests wailed for the bride and groom to finish pos­ ing for pictures. Both the bride and eroom will continue their education at Grace College. Winona Lake. Ind. I closed the library five minutes early in order to attend the open house for Karen Litchfield al Woodland United Methodist Church Saturday afternoon. Karen has an academic scholarship to Albion College, where she plans to study elementary educa­ tion. Around 100 friends and family mem­ bers were at the open house. I was delighted to find the Rev. Kay Pratt, co-minister with her husband. Merlin, at the Dowling Country Chapel and Banfield United Methodist Churches, there, as I have not seen her since she came to Pennock Hospital to visit me when I was there late in 1994. Virginia Miller, director of United Methodist Committee on Relief, was the guest of Pat Fisher at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday morning. Miller lives and operates from Knoxville, Tenn. She now dispatches and directs more than 50 disaster coordinators. That number has grown from the 12, including the Rev. Ward Pierce, who were trained and authorized to act for lhe church in disaster situations a few years ago. She said she is very pleased that they now have an ethnic variety, including African American, Hispanic. Native American and even one Tonga Island native to fill needs of victims of such disasters as hurricanes, tor­ nadoes. earthquakes floods and other natural calamities. She said a large percentage of them are retired persons because not all churches are as generous in allowing their still practicing pastors to leave upon a few hours notice when they are needed some­ where in the nation or world. Many of the coordinators are lay people, but they also need to be free to leave upon a very short no­ tice when needed somewhere; so most of them are also retired. Put Fisher and Miller are going to spend two weeks seeing the Upper Peninsula. Mackinac Island and other Michigan points of interest before lhe UMCOR returns to face the 1996 humcane season. Lakewood Christian School will hold a dinner Friday. June 7, at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The din­ ner will be turkey and beef and will be served from 4:30 to7:30 pjn. Orpha Enz had a balloon procedure last week and got home in a few days. She is do­ ing well. Matt Stowell, son of Jim and Kathy Stowell, had an emergency appendectomy al Pennock Hospital Saturday morning. Sunday afternoon I attended a graduation open house for Greg Stowell, son of Roger and Nancy Stowell, and grandson of Perry Stowell and Ted Offley. The open house was held in Woodland Village Herald Classic Memorial Park. Greg plans to study robotics at Lake Supe­ rior Slate this fall. After I left the Stowell open house, I went to Lakewood United Methodist Church to the graduation open house of Tabitha Waite, daughter of John and Cindy Waite. She plans to attend Eastern Michigan University at Ypsilanti and study special education for the hearing impaired. Tabitha became interested in this work when the youth group of Lakewood Methodist learned sign language and went to Lebanon State Park in Tennessee the sum­ mer of 1995 to work with hearing impaired children. Later in lhe afternoon I attended the open house for Ben DeHoog at the home of his mother, Anne DeHoog. Ben plans to study engineering at Michigan Slate University. I visited briefly with Doreen Stowell Hartman. Ben’s great aunt, at the open house. She lives at Walhalla and recently celebrated her 80th birthday. Margaret Stowell McDowell ard her daughter, Laura, from Illinois also *ere at the open house. Margaret is a sister of Bea’s mother. Late last week lhe Barry County Road Commission had a kx of equipment and people at the comer of Woodland Road and Jordan Road, where the culvert on the west side of Woodland Road was replaced with a larger one. When the workers left Friday evening, they left one piece of equipment that looked somewhat like the back end of frog parked in the comer of my field just west of my back driveway. My dog tried several times over the weekend to chase away the big yellow monster sitting in her territory. I rather ex­ pected the workers to return Monday morn­ ing. perhaps to replace the culvert under Jor­ dan Road into that field, but when I got up at 7:30 to put the dog out, lhe equipment had been taken away. Darlene Niethamer told me that 137 Lakewood High School graduates went to Grand Valley State University after com­ mencement for Project Graduation. They ar­ rived al the university around 10:30 p.m. where their own area had been reserved for them. The students could swim, play basketball, volleyball, racquetball, dance or just listen to an all-night DJ, watch VCR movies or en­ joy several other activities. Each graduate got a T-shirt and names were drawn for prizes all night long. There was food, including pizzas, vegetables and fruit trays, ice cream, pop. cookies and other treats, all provided through the Grand Valley food services department. Niethamer said this all-night party has been provided for Lakewood graduates for a few years now and the total cost is some­ where between four and five thousand dol­ lars. If anyone wishes to help or contribute toward next year's Project Graduation, they can contact the Lakewood school office. You have your reasons. For a recorded message of cunent rate information, call I-8OO-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: Com No. 96 268 00 Monfi Stoup 3211 M. Frooport. Ml 49325 (616) 948-2019 Er no«t LoVorn Stoup 112 Umbo Dr. Hilhboro. TN 37342 Phono no. unknown APPLICATION AND NONMILITAHY AFFIDAVIT I roquoxt the dork to enter the default ol the dofandont far failure to oppoor, plood or other wise defend os provided by low. In support ol this request. I stote: 1. As shown by the p*oof of service on file, the defendant wot served with o summons and com­ plaint on Moy 9, 1996. which Is more than 21 days ago (28 days if served by moil or out of state). 2. The defendant is not an infant, incompetent person or in the military service. JuneS. 1996 Monti Stoup Subscribed and sworn to before me on June 3. 1996 Dione Crittenden Notary Public Sorry County. Michigan My commission expires 12-18-99 ENT1Y The default of the defendant Is entered for failure to oppear, plead or otherwise defend. June 3. 1996 Diane Crittenden Court Clerk •teteef MteMgaa tadktei Orcsdt NOTIC® or ENTRY or DOAULT ANO ICQUOT FOft DEFAULT JUDGMENT OF DTVOOCK Com No. 96-268-00 Monti Stoup 5211 Messer Rd. Freeport. Ml 49325 (616) 948-2019 Ernest LoVem Stoup 112 Umbo Dr. Hillsboro TN 37342 Phone no. unknown NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT 1. Your default was entered on Juno 3. 1996. as shown by the attached Default. 2. I will be requesting a default Judgment of Divorce and a hearing on that request is scheduled for June 27th. 1996 at 2:00 in the courtroom of the fudge in this com. 3. At the hearing, the judge may enter a Judg­ ment of Dfvo*ve granting the relief I requested in my Complaint lor Divorce and or grant other Monti Stoup PROOF OF MAILING On the dote below. I sent copies of this notice and the Default entered In this com to the defen­ dant. at his/her address in the caption above, or ordinary first-doss moil. I deciare that the statement above is true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. (6/20) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Um Permits: CASE NO. SP. 12-96 - Joseph Moss, 'upplkont). LOCATION: At 14320 Wouboscon Sd . on the * West side between Lucas and Mud Lake Rds. in Sec. 26. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Reauesting a special um permit for temporary supplemental housing for an elderly parent. CASE NO. SP. 13-96 — Robert Stewart, applicont), Joan H. Stewart, (property owner). LOCATION: At 15950 Lepper Rd., on the West side between Sheffield Rd. and the County line in Sec. 34. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special um permit far on indoor ring arena and a boarding facility for 15 horses. MEETING DATE: Juno 17. 1996. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court St.. Hostings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will b« given ths opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons In­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special um applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan durng the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 pm). Monday thru Friday Pleose call the Plonn ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signors far the hearing impairod and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/hoarIng upon ten (10) days notice to the County ol Barry Individuols with disabilities requiring auxiliary olds or services should contact the County of Barry --- - - Of — Mailing —lit— me - i .ii t i■ . oy- writing louowing. mrcnom mown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891. Nancy L. Boorsma. Barry County dork (6/6) BAMYTOWNBMP ■water BteaNw May 7. 1996 Meeting coiled to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Minutes of Moy 7. 1996 meeting opf roved os presented. Treasurer balances accepted as rood. Rood resolution for 96-97 adopted Accepted total bills of 834.463.62. Urili'rm -----wiinam **• wooer. Supervisor (8/6) No Early Sales Sign in at front door upon arrival ELECT Dear Ann Landers: In a recent column, you said. ’’Many prisons are 'graduate schools' where neophytes learn the real tricks of the trade. I welcome suggestions on what can be done to cure this insidious and costly problem.” I have a suggestion ihat has been proven to work in Fort Wayne, Ind., based on statiuics. An organization called "One Church-One Of­ fender." originated by Rev. Clyde Adam*, identifies non-violent, one-time offenders who have served their sentence and are on parole or under house arrest. To be accepted into the program, the of­ fender may not have been implicated in a crime that involved a handgun or other lethal weapon. Once identified. the individual is assigned to a five-member group affiliated with a local church. This group serves as a family, provides direction and encourage­ ment. and helps the individual complete hi* education or locate a job. This enables the in­ dividual to become a respectable member of society and develop a sense of pride. I have witnessed complete turnarounds and heard individuals make testimonials at our an­ nual dinners attesting to the help they received and bow it changed their lives. Many speakers become emotional when they relate how close they came to becoming just another statistic. Think of the difference! Five individuals help­ ing you get on track vs. being one in 100 assigned to a probation officer. It’s not hard to The proof is in the statistics. The Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne reports a recidivism rate of 50 percent of the inmates, while the rate for One Church-One Offender is 15 percent. It is estimated that this program saves the community $600,000 annually. Since its inception. 49 church committees have been trained. Currently. 28 churches are involved in the program. People of all races and religions participate as church volunteers and board members. The board of directors is composed of local ministers as well as business men and women. The organization has the support of local judges, enforcement officers and the mayor. It is working. So here. Ann. is one solution to the question you put to your readers. — J. A J. Fort Wayne, Ind. Dear J.AJ.: Thank you for a letter that could change lives, save communities a great ST ESTATE SALE Saturday, May 8th - 8-5 pm 730 Cass Street - Hastings Furniture, sewing machine, lamps, bas­ kets, linens, lots of silver, jewelry, kitchen misc., Christmas dec., crystal, china, fine clothing, mink coats, beer can collection, dryer, refrig-freezer. CASH ONLY Prison Solution deal of money and restore dignity and a feel ing of hope to thousands of ex-cons. If it work* in Fort Wayne, it can work in hundreds of other cities in the United Stales and Canada. 1 urge all civic-minded men and women to take this column to the next meeting of their Rotary club. Kiwanis. Knights of Col­ umbus. Lion*. Masonic order, etc., as well a* churches and ask that this program be given serious consideration. It’s a beauty Coining change? Dear Ann Landen: The next time you have occasion to contact Donald R. Nichols, director of public affairs at the U.S. Mint, will you please ask him this question: Considering the hundreds of hours wasted each day by employees of banks and other Financial institutions rearranging currency bills so they all face the same way. why can’t bills be designed like playing cards so they read the same from top to bottom as from bot­ tom to top? — D.H.. Santa Barbara. Calif. Dear D.H.: According to Larry Felix al the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. U.S. bills are designed to protect against counterfeiting. Any changes made are for security reasons only There's no reason lhe bills couldn't look like playing cards, but it would be impractical and expensive to change the design Dogs dangerous Colorado reader who wondered if there were any cities that outlawed dogs piqued my in* value. This subject is difficult to approach because a great many people feel that anything negative said about dogs is somehow "un­ American. ” Here's part of the Denver Pom article. In April 1995. a 2-ycar-dd girl was killed by her grandmother's mixed-breed dog after playing on swings nearby. Bites from the l2O-p<Mjnd dog punctured the 25-pound girl’s internal organs In March 1995. a wolf-hybrid belonging to a h<»usc guest nuuled a 4-year-old boy in an unincorporated county. The boy survived. December 1994. A 3-year-old girt was rescued by a friend from an attack by the family Rottweiler. The girl was sitting on the floor, putting on a shoe, when the dog began mauling her May 1994; A 2-ycar-old boy survived near­ scalping. gashes and a crushed arm after four Rottweilers dragged him across the street, I October 1991: A neighbor's chow crossed the street and tore part of a 3-year-old giri’> face off as she played on her front porch. Tte dog was killed by police after a chase. February 1991: Two pit bull terrier* ed a 6-year-old girl as she was walking <o friend's house. The girl survived. Owners the dogs had been cited a dozen times for allowing the vicious dogs to run free. October 1990: A 4-ycar-old boy was ki by a neighbor's malamute as the child down a road trying to catch up lo his May 1990: A West Denver boy. 6. mauled by a wolf-hybrid twice his weight he crossed a bridge on his way to school. May 1989: A Denver man. 58. sustain two broken legs and 70 bites after being i upon by a pit bull terrier. To rescue him, neighbor shot the dog. Dear Readers: This is Ann. again. The la with all the answers doesn't have any ansa, to this one. Dog lovers, unite, and give me clue. One more sign Dear Ann: 1 love your revival of those old Burma Shave signs. Can you print one nore? — Sybil in Old Town. Fla. Dear Sybil: l*m astounded by the number of readers who can still recall these highway signs after so many years. Thanks or yours; Here it is: A fellow who passes On hills and curves Is not i fellow With lots of nerve. He’s crazy. In March, a 5-year-old boy was nearly kill­ ed when t neighbor's Rottweiler broke through a fence and attacked him. 1. too. have been bitten several times, and the dog owners always try to figure out what I might have done io provoke their beloved pets. Too few people seem io enjoy or spend time with them. The dogs are ignored and treated like attack dogs, encouraged to “protect” lhe family, but too often end up mauling children The Denver Post published a list of other vicious dog attacks in lhe Colorado area in the past 10 years. 1 hope you will prim it. People need to know how dangerous some pets can be. — No Dog-Free Environment in Colorado Dear Colorado: Thank you for a letter of Guide for Brides’’has all the answer.. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor S3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/a Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chi^^n m 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) • Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. The weekly breakfast at lhe VFW Hall comes at 7 a.m. Sunday. Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance dinner will be at Lakeside Grange on M-50 west Sun­ day, June 9, starting at noon Voting for school board members comes Monday, June 10, with polls open in each of the four communities from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Incumbents running are Inter Forman and Sonja Davis. Challengers are Ramona Stam­ baugh and Frank Williams, along with write­ in candidate Clifton Randall L.O. Chapter 315, Order of Eastern Star, will bold its Friendship Night June 14, a Fri­ day, at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple rooms. Members of nearby chapters have been invited. The speaker will be Ann Fisher Gillette, a former resident, from the office of philanthropy of the Michigan Masonic Home of Alma. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served On May 24, the staff of East Elementary school held an appreciation luncheon in the library of the East Annex Volunteers who have helped in any way in lhe building during the year were invited with colorful notepaper The food was prepared by the teachers and aides. The Holland newspapers during Tulip Festival listed all entries in the parade. Lakewood's marching band was the third en­ try in the sixth division. The same newspaper, among its colored pictures, showed Gov. John Engler in Dutch garb pushing a twin stroller with two of his daughters who likewise were wearing their winged headgear and Dutch dress. Alongside was First Lady Michelle Engler, pushing a single stroller with the third daughter. A Hastings sign company had its truck with bucket in town recently for installation of ban­ ners on many powcr/telephone poles on the chief streets Some promote the friendliness of the village, others promote the Lake Odessa Fair and yet others advertise Depot Day. A Lansing newspaper had in its Sunday paper an anniversary picture of Joe and Geneva (York) Speas. who observed their 40th anniversary June 1. Both are former residents. She is a secretary at MSU and he is a retired Diamond Reo employee and retired pastor who still does pulpit supply. Their open house was held at Woodview Church of the Nazarene. Lakewood girl athletes again fared well in competition at the state level. Lakewood’s team finished in 12th place. Addie Radcliff finished third in the discus throw and sixth in shot put. Her teammate Angela Rufner took fourth in shot put. Deanna Strong of Lake Odessa is listed as a graduate of MSU with a bachelor s degree Among the guests at the open house for Walter Johnson Sunday at the home of his parents. W. Curtis and Patricia, were his sister home from the University of British Columbia, his grandmother. Alice Johnson from Battle Creek, his father's cousins Betty Anderson of Grand Haven and daugnter. Ab­ bie. Robert and Thelma Johnson of Belding. On Saturday, the streets were lined with cars for the annual village garage sale, pro moted by the Chamber of Commerce There were flyers available in some stores with • village map on one side and a listing of about 30 on the front side listing street address and types of merchandise. However, there were many more sales that were not advertised on the flyers. Customers continued to come even through the afternoon hours. One suggestion came that the village have its annual trash day for disposal of junk after the garage sales in­ stead of two weeks earlier. Nov/ the question remains of what to do with the leftover*. A judge has ruled that the proposed Frederick Meijer Heartland Trail project may proceed into Gratiot County. The Rail to Trail Conservancy of Washington. D.C. and the CSX Transportation Inc. were sued by some property owners in an attempt to stop the trail from crossing their property. The proposed trail will run about 29 miles from Greenville in Montcalm County to Elwell in Gratiot County. The judge ruled that even though the railroad had a clear intention of abandoning the rail service, it had not intended to abandon the property. The railroad had continued to pay taxes on the land even since trains stopped running on those tracks. Last year Fred Mei­ jer had donated $265,000 to help buy land from the railroad. The Heartland Trail group now owns the property from Sidney to Stan­ ton. The Heartland committee is trying to raise funds to build two bridges and pave the entire 29-mile route Other trails already in use include the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail run­ ning from Midland to Coleman. Five miles of trail are in nearly constant use at Portland connecting five parks, the high school and the downtown business district. A rail-trail is in use in Big Rapids. At one spot along Mill Pond Road, the bridge has not been replaced so bikers simply use lhe county road for a short stretch. The DNR will provide financial support only if the Board of Commissioners in each county give support. Katie's Stitch *N Stuf is having a I Oth an­ niversary celebration this week. In answer to a question about the number of masculine customers, the surprising response was that the number is increasing quite rapidly, as growing numbers of fishermen come to buy colored craft beads to use for fishing lures. Lakewood Christian School dinner is lo be Friday. June 7. starting at 4:30 p.m. The foundation waiting for a top on Martin Road between M-43 and Jordan Road now has a manufactured home in place. Il is north of the Kinney home and the evergreens planted where gravel was excavated back in the year* when Victor and Merle Sisson lived next south. Surveyors were in the north end of towt^ Monday doing additional work in preparation for the Counter Drain. Original surveyworiC was done months ago. Sparks family members from Iowa came last week for the graduation and open house honoring their nephews and grandson Steven Kadwell. Emmett Sr. and Charlotte Kadwell of Dorr were among the family members who came lo the parsonage on Sunday. On Sunday. June 16th. the Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational church will host a Father/Soo breakfast at 8 a.m. The men and boy* will be entertained by Jim Steed and his spinning lops When planning a wedding, who pays for .uoii of...YOUk COMMUNITY cMbenad Cad... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! GENE HAAS TO HASTINGS SCHOOL BOARD GENE HAAS IS EXPERIENCED AND COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE. • Hastings Rotary Club member -10 years; Past President • Career Technical Education Task Force • Former Religious Education Instructor -11 years • Joint Economic Development Commission Board, former member • Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation Board member - 6 years • Collaborative Economic Development Council member • Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors - 5 years • Barry County Futuring Committee member - 8 years • Community Assessment Team Steering Committee • Ruial Economic Development Council participant • Thomapple Arts Council member • Youth Leadership Conference volunteer BOY, Justin Mark Makarewicz. bom Sun­ day. May 5, 1996 at 10:51 a.m. to Mark and Julie Makarewicz. 6110 100th St., Caledonia. Ml 49316, weighing 8 lbs., 9 ozs. and 20ft inches long. It's A GM! Howard and Deborah (Slocum) Wright are proud to announce the birth of their second daughter. Amanda Taylor. She was bom on March 11, 1996 at 9:35 a.m. at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Amanda weighed 8 lbs.. 11 ozs. and was 20ft inches long. Proud grandparents are Bob and Katie Slocum of Hastings and Howard Wright Sr. of St. Helen, MI GIRL, Chrishtiauaa JoMane. bom al Pen­ nock Hospital on May 10 al 12:28 a.m. to Jessica Sottillie. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 13ft oxs. and 20ft inches long. GIRL, Lorraine Kay. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 20 at 4:55 p.m. to Roland and Marlene Osborne. Lake Odessa, weighing 5 lbs.. 6 ozs. and 18ft inches long. BOY, Nicholas James, bom al Pennock Hospital on May 20 at 1:34 a.m. to Sarah and Bruce Meyers, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Samantha Jane Beatrice, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on May 20 at 10:06 a.m. to James and Deborah Roark. Nashville, weighing 8 lbs.. 12ft ozs. and 20ft inches long BOY, Riley Christian, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 20 at 8:52 p.m. to Abbey and Corey Davis, weighing 4 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 18ft inches long. GIRL, Glory B.. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 20 at 8:35 to Trent and Rebecca Geldersma. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 14 ox*. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Marissa Victoria, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 22 at 1:08 p.m. to Ronda Poth and Chad Miller. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., and 19ft inches long. GIRL, Colleen Alise. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 22 at 11:33 a.m. to Patrice and Bill Ducat, weighing 7 lbs.. 11ft ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Austin Lyle, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 23 at 4:55 a.m. to Melissa Duggan and Timothy Clow, Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 21ft inches long. • Bar-Ken-All member GENE IS COMMITTED TO SERVING OUR CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL NEEDS EXTRA COPIES SUPPORT HIM WITH YOUR VOTE ON JUNE 10th are available throughout Greater Barry County! Paid for by Eugene Haas Candidate for Hastings Board of Education. 3702 E. Quimby Rd , Hastings, Ml 49058 of The BANNER �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1996 — Page 9 L From Time to Time Woodland Township School Part II By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Woodland Township School bus In 1942. Woodland boys basketball team, 1948. Coach Lawrence Steenwyck is In the middle row, on the right side of the picture. Following the graduation of the Class of 1896 from Woodland High School's 10 grade school, the members of that class along with the graduates of 1894 and 1895. felt that an Alumni Association would be a way of conti­ nuing and extending the friendships of their school years and to promote interest in the high school. Records of the organization show that the Woodland Alumni Association was organized in a classroom of lhe village school on May 9. 1896. The first officers were Albert Geiger, president; James Cramer, vice president; and George Fox. secretery. Lawrcnxc Faul. Leroy Simmons and Charles Groringer were iIk executive committee. Members of the society were defined as those graduating previous to or after 1896 from Woodland High School. School prin­ cipals were made honorary members. The recon's of the association arc missing from 1898 until 1908, but zfter 1908 there is a record of an annual banquet with music, sing­ ing and sometimes an orchestra. The first banquets were held in the dining room of the Hotel Manktelow. The women of the junior class of Woodland High served the meal. In 1911 the event began to be held in the Knights of Pythias Hall, and was catered by the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Over the years other churches of the community alternated preparation and serving the banquet. After the new school was built in 1923. the event was held in the gymnasium of the school. There didn’t appear to be a celebra­ tion by classes of 1903. 1908. 1918 and 1923. The class of 1908 had a perfect attendance at that event. In 1931, the name Woodland Township School Association was adopted. The pro­ gram during the depression year was a series of speeches whose first letters spelled out PANIC, for “Prosperity. Action. Non­ essentials. Idiotic Investments and Crash." The entertainment for that banquet was music by a male quartet. In 1918 and 1919. no banquet was held due to Work! War 1 and difficulty finding so­ meone to prepare and serve lhe meal. In 1925. the banquet and meeting were canceled due to illness in the community. World War II and rationing resulted in the dinner being a potluck in 1943. It was canceled in 1944 and 1945 but resumed in 1946. For several years following World War I. there was talk of consolidating country schools into a central system, where it was felt that a more comprehensive program of classes could be offered. Ceci! J. Barnum, then superintendent of schools, was promoting the revolutionary idea of consolidation of township rural schools and busing children to a new 12-grade school. Woodland Township began seriously considering such consolida­ tion, to result in a rural agricultural school. There was much discussion for and against such a school, but eventually all of the districts voted to relinquish their independent status and send their children into the village for elementary education as well as high school education. On May 22. 1922. the resolution was ap­ proved to incorporate school districts one. two. three, five. six. seven and eight with the subdistrict four of Woodland Township. Barry County, as well as the fractional school district** of eight, which included Sqnheld. Eaton County as well as Woodland, Barry County. In 1922. the last year the rural schools operating in lhe district were North and South Jordan Schools. Euper. Woodland Village, Tamarack, Eckardl, Lee, Shores and the frac­ tional Kilpatrick School. Teachers in Woodland Township included C.J. Barnum, W. M. Sandburg, Ruby Ober­ ly. Orlin Yank. Lorna Lipscomb. Gladys Miller. Mary E. Short. Royal H. Frantz. Esther G. Morrison. Beatrix Easton and Fan­ ny Frantz. In 1923. the new 12-grade consolidated Woodland Township School was built follow­ ing a plan for a one-story building. Dr. Eugene Davenport, retired Dean of Agriculture from the University of Illinois, and a native of Woodland, held in high esteem by lhe community, was an advocate for the consolidation of rural schools and the onestory building plan. The one-story building was considered to be much cheaper to build ’nd eliminated stair climbing, promoting safe­ ty and convenience. R.A. LeRoy of Kalamazoo was the ar­ chitect. A five acre site was purchased from Hiram Miller for $1,000. Original estimates of the total cost were $85,000-590.000. Ute bond was set for $100,000 and was passed on July 3, 1922 with a 198 yes and 113 no vote. At the Jan. 14, 1922. school board meeting the bids were all rejected as lhe lowest bid was $109,000. the highest being $128,000. An unexpected labor cost was added when brick layers demanded 51.50 per hour and bricklayers who used to lay 1.000 bricks per day at 60 cents to 80 cents an hour now would lay only 300 bricks a day at $1.50. The bonds were sold in January of 1923 at 4V6 percent interest and the board entered into a contract with A.J. DeKoning. who as the general contractor, planned to reduce overall costs. The ground breaking ceremony took place on Jan. 18. 1923. The ground was still frozen but the work proceeded anyway. John Monasmith furnished 2.000 yards of gravel for $1.50 per yard and Charles Darby hauled in 1.000 yards of sand for $1.40 per yard. Mr. Betts from Nashville did the heating and plumbing in the new building. The day the cornerstone was laid, April 4. 1923. was cold and windy, and the roads were deeply rutted and very muddy. Many came by horse power, as some township roads were impassable. The event was reported in the Woodland News as "an inspiring event. “ A large crowd was gathered at the site of the new school foundation. A procession from the old school arrived to present the program. The procession con­ sisted of veterans of World War I. leading it carrying the school flag, lhe Board of Educa­ tion. ministers of the 'local churches, the townshipboard, the ViHageCouncil, pupils of all of the schools and their teachers. President Plant, president of the board of education, gave the opening remarks and in­ troduced the program. The entire assemblage sang "America.” The invocation was given by the Rev. E.J. Nest of the Zion Lutheran Church. The Rev. G.F. Culler, pastor of the village Brethren Church read from the scriptures. An introductory address was given by Dr. Eugene Davenport, dean of agriculture, emeritus. University of Illinois. Gemide R. Miller, county commissioner of schools, con­ ducted lhe laying of the corner stone, depositing documents into the stone. Charles A. Rinehart, assistent superinten­ dent of rural education gave the main address. Students of the schools closed the ceremonies by singing together, "American First." During the remarks, it was noted that this could not be done in other countries of the world. Within one generation of settlers in Woodland, a modem school building which would replace the rural, one-room schools in the township and make it possible for every boy and girl in the district to prepare for any university, was right in their home school. Woodland Township School. The school board was aware in July 1923. that they would has e to go back to the people for a second bond issue of $30,000, hoping to need only $15,000, to finish the building. The voters passed the bond issue so that the building could be completed on time. In the fall of 1923, classes were still meeting in the old school building on Franklin Street. Lhe Woodland Township Hall and the south Jordan school until the new school could be completed. Eight brand new school buses with Ford Model T truck engines and. with special transmissions for heavy pulling and for speeds as high as 25 miles per hour on good roads were ready to transport the rural children to the village school. The drivers of those eight buses were Charles Darby. Roy Houghton. B.F. Sawdy. Jerry Fisher. Carl Niethamer, Lawrence Lucas, Ernest Smith and Howard Black. The buses were 12-foo< Wayne Body school buses which had been ordered through Woodland Township School buses in front of the new school, circa 1923. the Niethamer Brothers of Woodland in February 1923 and cost $400 each. The drivers were directed not to exceed speeds of 15 miles an hour. November 1923 was moving day. Each car­ ried their own books and belongings as they marched from the old school and from the town hall. The primary classes marched ahead with the older children following all singing a song written for the day. "Rah, Rah. It's Moving Day." The final cost of the school had nearly reached $200,000, but the people of the com­ munity felt that it was worth the cost. The school was the envy of the small towns around. An article in the Nashville News in the fall of 1923 lamented that fact that the Village of Nashville wasn't following the same program. It was 10 years later before this village was consolidated. The new building had a gymnasium which was 45 feet by 80 feet in size with a large stage across the east end. There were three recitation rooms, an agriculture room, a home economics room with an attached kitchen, a manual training room, two shower rooms with bathrooms, four toilet rooms, four grade school rooms, a laboratory, a library, two wardrobe rooms, a commercial and typewriting room with typewriters. The halls were terrazzo laid by James Tyler, who also laid the outside sidewalks. The building was heated with steam heat. There was hot and cold running water to all facilities and the building was considered to be virtually fire proof with fire mains and fire hoses in lhe halls. Woodland didn’t have a fire truck at this time. Restrooms with flush toilets, drinking fountains with running waler, showers with hot and cold water, forced air heating and electric lights which were bright and clear (most of the rural area of Woodland Township didn't have electricity until in the 1930s). There were 253 students enrolled that year. Non-resident tuition was set at $60 for high school .studtaw and $43 for pupils below the inntirgratW » ««* *■* 1 I The first class to graduate, the class of 1923-1924, included Ruth E. Scudder, Geneva Gam. who was valedictorian. Mildred Parmalec, Katherine Pratt. Trevadon Guy, Claudine Guy. Rosa Smally. Vernon Plants, Garold McMillen. Ward Hecker, LeRoy Sawdy and Kenneth Hynes. Gradua­ tion was held on May 23, 1924, at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Woodland. The first year in the new school Cecil J. Barnum, was the superintendent. Julian Smith was principal, earning $1,400 a year. There were three high school teachers. Elvira Hoogerhyde taught Latin and Ethel McDorman was the home economics teacher. There were four grade school teachers, hired at $1,000 per year and included Mildred Todd for first and second grades. Loma Lipscomb for third and fourth grades. Royal H. Frantz for fifth and sixth grades, and Orlin Yank taught seventh and eighth grade. The Board of Education was Elon Plants, president; Lawrence M. Hilbert, treasurer; John Velte, secretary. Samuel C. Schuler and J.C. Wise served as trustees. The community first used the new gym­ nasium and auditorium on Friday night. Nov. 23. As they entered the auditorium, they were met by a warm breeze that was set in motion by the big fan wheel in the back room. There were wide hallways on each side of the gym. Folding chairs were set for the 230 people in attendance with room to spare. There was some complaint that the people speaking from the stage must really speak up to be heard. Woodland became known as "the little town with lhe big school." But they were not finished yet. In 1931, W.K. Kellogg Foundation presented a $10,000. 34-by-54-foot addition to the school. This housed the health rooms. It was added to the southeast wing of the new building, and contained a medical examining room, a dental room, space for a visiting nurse and an area with a cot where a sick child could be isolated if need be. A second addition was added in 1938 and 1939. This was a WPA project. Fifty-five per­ cent was a gift of the Kellogg Foundation and the balance came from a federal government grant. This unit included a new bus garage, which also housed a new shop, there were four new high school classrooms, a cafeteria, enclosure of the hallways along the gym. ad­ ding a set of bleachers and a new boiler room and all new wiring and electrical fixtures. After World War II. four more classrooms for elementary grades were added to the southeast wing. During the depression years the teachers and other employees were asked to take a 20 percent cut in wages and other budget lighten­ ing measures were taken. By March 1933, the bus drivers were working on a month to month basis without contracts. The teachers, also without contracts, had taken a 50 percent cut in wages. There was a fight for survival and a fear that the school might have to close. The board managed to borrow enough money to keep the school operating. In lhe 1933-1934 school year. Cecil J. Bar­ num chose to leave Woodland for another position. H.A. Kitson came to take his place. Top salaries in 1934 ranged from $900 for the principal and athletic coach, $700 to $80C for high school teachers and $495 for grade school teachers. This was an annual salary not a monthly rate. By 1936 economics had begun to improvin the area, and while the school faced a large debt, it had survived without cutting services too much. Castleton Township. Carlton Township and Sunfield Township, Eaton County, wanted to be included in the district by 1937. Students from these areas began to attend the school on a tuition basis. Gilbert McLeod, who had been the school custodian from the day the school opened retired in 1939. Russell Lind became the custodian and remained in that position from 1939 until the end of 1978. He watched three generations of students go through school. Sports were always an important part of Woodland Township School. Track, baseball, football and basketball were important to the students and to tte community. In 1949, the school "board didn’t renew the contracts of coach Lawrence Steenwyck and the band director, Donald McBain. S uoents of upper classes of Woodland School staged a walkout after lunch one day, picketing the school and parading through the main street of the village. This may have been one of the earliest student protests ever. The body of students was over 100 strong, and made lhe headlines all over Michigan. It didn't get the jobs of the two men back, but it put Woodland School on the map and students of that era still reminisce about lhe "school strike of 1949." Woodland Township had a student newspaper most of its years. The name was changed several times to suit the fancy of the students who’ were involved in publishing it. Some of its names were, the Maroon and Gold (the school colors), the Woodland Wildcat, the Woodland Echo and Wildcat’s Tale. It contained announcements of coming events, reports of happenings and, of course, a "gossip column," which contained some creative news, some truths and was sometimes embarrassing for the subjects of the column. Journalism skills were ques­ tionable, but it had a place in lhe scheme of things. School programs, operettas, junior and senior plays were part of the curriculum of the school to help develop self esteem, speaking and musical skills. The junior class (11th grade) held a junior and senior banquet each year. The gym was decorated following a theme and the meal was served by the lower classmen. Some of lhe decorations were very imaginative and impressive. The P.T.A. also held a school fair to raise funds for their pro­ jects. This included food, old movies featur­ ing Charley Chaplain, The Three Stooges and Abbott and Costello, a fishing pond and bingo. Senior trips were an important part of Woodland's program. The classes raised some of lhe funds for these trips by selling candy and ocher things, often during the noon hours. The trips, chaperoned by adults from the community, were often to Washington D.C. to Mammoth Caves in Kentucky or Continued page 10 Woodland Township School, now Lakewood Middle School, 1996. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 6, 1996 Pet show turnout largest ever The third annual Humane Society pet show last Saturday at lhe Barry County Courthouse brought out the largest crowd ever, with a total of 67 entries. Humane Society Treasurer Mary Fisher said the turnout was terrific and numerous ribbon* were awarded. Awards were won by the following pets and their owners: Dugs Best costume: "Candy." James Sutherland of Hastings. Shortest legs: "Bandit." a shihtzu. Amber Christy. Hastings. Smallest: "J.R.," a Yorkshire terrier, Teny Tigchclaar. Dchon. Pct owner look alike: "Lucy." Chanda Ar­ chambeau. Hastings. Best trick: "Reily." and lab and German shepherd mix. Kaimda Scott. Gun Lake. Biggest (a tic): "Yukon," a great Pyrenees, blue ribbon. Jan Manni. Middleville; and "Joey." a doberman. Charles Walker, Hast­ ings. yiuup ui uai rovers line up to present their entries dunng part ot the Humane Society pet show. Longest whiskers. “Garfield." Carrifc Snell. Hastings. Smallest: "Poo," Chad Snell, Hastings. Shortest tail: "Muffin." Emily Doherty, Hastings. Biggest: “Sajhib," Kevin French, Hast­ ings. Longest fur: "Frosty." Linda Walker. Hastings. Most unusual color. "Calie," Robin Ben ner. Hastings. Softest fur "Dolly." Michelle Haines. Hastings. Other pets Softest: "Spaz." a chinchilla. Walter Steil, Delton. Smallest: "Snow Angel," a hamster. Katie Hesterly. Hastings. Longest tail: "Rikki." a ferret. Nancy Lear. Hastings. Shortest tail: "Salty." a hedgeh og. Justin Reeder. Hastings. a This youngster was giving her tiny unidentified oet so much love that you couldn't see what it was Time continued from page 9 some ocher well chosen spot. For some of Che students of the pre-World U period this was the first time they han traveled so far and often the first time they soent away from their own families. During World War II the trips had to be kept close to home due to gas nrtKwm* and other factors. The class of 1946 resumed the longer trips when they traveled by bus to Detroit, where they took a lake boat across Lake Eric to visit Niagara Falk, spending the night on the cruise ship In 1961, Woodland Township School was becoming crowded, as were the other schools in nearby communities. On May 2. I96L, Woodland and Lake Odessa voted to merge and formed what is now known as Lakewood High School District. On May 9. 1962. the distnct voted 903 to 627 to bond the distnct for $1,655,000 lo construct a new school building. The new building would be located on the southeast corner of Section 3. Woodland township, on 116 acres, which was formerly the Potts farm. u The new school opened in the fall of 1964. The class of 1963-1964 was the last to graduate from Woodland Township High School. The class of 1964-1965 was the first class to graduate from the new high school. The story of the development. 32 years ago, of Lakewood High School District and the surrounding towns of Woodland. Lake Odessa. Clarksville. Sunfield and a portion st Freeport is an interesting one in its own right; Sources: History of Allegan and Barry Counties, 1880; the History of Woodland, The pet show wasn't all contests. These two children found there were refreshments available, too. TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT HEARING SUNSET POINT ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 96-2 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer of the Township has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for pub­ lic examination a special assessment roll prepared under his direction covering all prop­ erties within the SUNSET POINT ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 96-2 benefitted by the proposed road improvement project. The assessment roll has been prepared tor the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Prameville Township Hall, which assessment is in the total amount of Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Seven (SX.657.00) Dollars. PLEASE TAKE FUR I HER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has further reported that the assessment of each parcel of land within said Distnct is such rel­ ative portion of the whole sum levied against all parccels of land in the District as the ben­ efit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels ol land in the Distnct. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts ol 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearirg in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount ol the special assess­ ment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her per­ sonal appearance shall not be required Michigan 1837-1987, research done by Ella Kantner: Research supplied by Ta Niethamer: Archives of the Woodland Nevi Archives of the Hastings Banner; Woodku Rural School History: Barry Coun Historical Society: Interviews wish peop who were there. This feline entry appears to be a little reluctant to take part in the activities at the pel show. Member New York Slock Exchange. Inc and Securities Investor Protection Corporation and Who Can Solve This Problem? Pramevile Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the neanng impaired and audio tapes of printed matenal being con­ sidered at the heanng. to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon four (4) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Indwdua's with disabilities requmng auxiliary ads or services should contact the Prameville Township Clerk Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prameville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 Mark D. Christensen Cordially invite you to a FREE Seminar One Less thing for you to worry about A Seminar on Long-term Care Insurance PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township on Wednesday. June 12.1996 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose ol reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto The roll may be examined at the office ol the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hear­ ing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assess­ ment roll shall file his or her objection thereto in wnting with the Township Clerk before the dose of the hearing or wrtnm such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public heanng the owner or any party having an interest m the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal ot the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tnbunal within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the special assess­ ment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for lhe purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objection to the roll, and considering confirmation ol the roll. EdwardJones At EdwardJones, we don't try to predict the future, but we can help you prepare for it. And one way to do that is with long-term care insurance. During this workshop we will explore the following questions: Right now. in some school districts, third graders are learning how to solve this equation .And in some school districts, sixth But there are still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to face the question. Insist on higher academic standards in your school district. ★ Why is long-term care important for you? ★ What are some of the solutions for protecting your savings from the skyrocketing costs of long-term care? ★ How you can protect you and your family from the financial burden of a long-term illness or nursing home stay. For your convenience, we will be offering the seminar two separate time*. The seminar will be June 18th at 10:00 AM or 4:00 PM County Seat Lounge. Hastings, Michigan Mark D. Christensen will be our speaker F’kaw contact my office by June 18th to make your reservation a* Mating will be limited. Refreshment* will be served. R.S V P. 945-3553 or 1-800-288-5220 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1996 — Page 11 Social services agency changes more than its name by Mary Warner Staff Writer There’s been a kx of changes over lhe past four years for the Barry County Department of Social Services. For one thing. its no longer the Depart­ ment of Social Services, but the Family In­ dependence Agency (FIA). For another thing, the agency has been busy implementing a welfare reform pro­ gram that has seen a 35 percent decrease in the number of Barry County families receiv­ ing welfare pay ments. The agency also has been part of a statewide bureaucratic restruc­ turing that has resulted in a shifting of many duties between stale and local agencies Also, the agency’s director has taken over a double directorship. Since ?994 the Barry County FI A director also has been director of lhe Eaton County FI A. And the agency has been carrying out a "family preservation" philosophy adopted by the state FIA. which emphasizes keeping a family intact, with the help of intensive family support services, if there has been re­ ported child abuse, neglect or juvenile delin­ quency . Probably the most striking change, accord­ ing to Ronald Decker, director of both the Barry and Eaton FJAs. has been the decrease in the number of Barry County families re­ ceiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). The number of families receiving AFDC decreased from an average monthly caseload of over 800 in the late 1980s to an average monthly caseload of 415 in 1996. he said. In addition, the number of families receiving AFDC who also earned outside income in­ creased from 26 percent in 1992 lo 44 per­ cent in February 1996. Decker attributed the decrease lo the new slate welfare reform initiative "To Strengthen Michigan Families." Among other things, the initiative requires AFDC recipients to work at least 20 hours a week to receive benefits (work can be participation in job training. j<vb development and place­ ment. job-seeking skills training, or com­ munity service work.) The initiative also changes some of lhe re­ quirements for receiving AFDC. Decker said, allowing families to keep AFDC payments while they make a transition from welfare lo work. For instance, he said, previously, in a two-parent family, if one of the parents worked more than 100 hours per month, the family could not receive AFDC. The 100­ hour requirement was eliminated, thus someone who works 100 hours or more but receives minimum wages can still receive benefits while he works his way up the wage scale to the point where he no longer re­ quires assistance. Eligibility requirements for Medicaid also were changed. Previously, the loss of medi­ cal benefits proved to be a disincentive to get off welfare. Now workers are allowed to keep Medicaid benefits for a year while they make the transition from welfare to work. And in some cases, even if parents are working, children are now allowed to keep their Medi­ caid benefits. And. Decker said, many single parents now can be reimbursed for day care expenses if they work (lhe lack of money for day care was also a disincentive lo work in the past). The reform initiative also set up a separate employment service to help welfare recipi­ ents find jobs. Called "Work First." lhe em­ ployment service must be used by all welfare applicants who are working less than 20 hours per week. (In Barry County, the "Work First" services are contracted out to a private employment agency located on Hanover Street in Hastings called the Foun­ dation for Behavioral Resources.) The reform initiative also calls for a focus on family preservation. Family preservation is no- a new concept to the Barry FIA. which has had a long-term policy of trying to keep together families with problems of abuse, neglect or delinquency. Decker said. Bany and Eaton counties were two of three counties in the state to begin a program called Families Together/Building Solu­ tions." Rather than place children in expen­ sive foster care, lhe Families Together pro­ gram uses social workers and community re­ sources to help families become healthier physically , emotionally and psychological!} Help can be counseling by social workers, assistance in obtaining food. fuel, or other necessities, or education in parenting skills or nutrition. The agency has also been working with the Barry County Juvenile Court lo institute i»ew "wrap-around" services for juvenile of­ fenders. which allows youths involved in the courts to remain at home instead of being housed in expensive juvenile facilities. A coordinator for lift wrap-around services uses a number of different agencies, community organizations, and individuals and "wraps" their services around the individual and his or her family. Both the Families Together and wrap­ around services programs seek to capitalize on a family's positive attributes and build on those positives. A more intensive home intervention pro­ gram also is being used as part of lhe "To Strengthen Michigan Families" initiative, Decker said. It is called "Families First" and supplies immediate. 24-hour intervention for families in crisis. For example. Decker said, a family might be in a situation where the rent isn't paid, the water’s been shut off. there is no medical provider for lhe children, and the condition of the house is endangering the child. Rather than taking the child or children out of the home, a social worker could provide the fam­ ily counseling, refer the family to other agencies that could help, give the parent or parents training in child care and discipline, and use some funds to help with lhe imme­ diate economic crisis. In addition to instituting slate welfare re­ Middleville may change its sign ordinance by Mandy (label r Staff Writer *The Middleville Planning Commission Iasi week discussed the possibility of changing part of its sign ordinance to allow larger front tegns for multiple business centers on M-37 in (he C-2 district. • Village Planner Jason Cherry said the idea of allowing larger signs came about as a result of a strip center on M-37 that had a portable Ugn lacked to two four-by-fours. which did am really go along with regulations. The com­ mission had not been pleased with (hat. As a result, the commission decided that it needs to come uf) with Standards allowing larger signs thai the center could put more than one business name on. He said that lhe current ordinance allows 64 square feet per one parcel and one business on M-37. The change in the ordinance would propose that centers with three businesses be allowed to have 128 square feet in their display area. * "I hope this would meet lhe needs of small ■trip centers." he said This ordinance, he said, is designed to give motorists quick recognition and get them off the road and into the store. Some of the structural requirements for signs include the ability to withstand heavy winds, and no glass in them unless approved by a structural engineer. The subject of lumination was another con­ cern to the commission. ‘ Cherry said that any light source on a pro­ perty can project glare to other buildings or to the road. In th? general zoning ordinance, there are regulations that state there should be no lights that create glare that would distract drivers on the road He added that he would check on what the standards are for lighting and report back to lhe council. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said the businesses that this ordinance would be designed for are pan of what is called a multi­ ple business center, which has three separate businesses sharing the same building. They could all be part of one ownership. Cherry said in order to allow the center to have a 128 square foot display sign, the center must have at least 100 feet of major street frontage. Those that do not. can only have up to 64 square feet of free standing per parcel. The centers must have a common arrange­ ment for maintanence to be considered a con­ nected building. Newmeyer said the council recently agreed to allocate money to bring together all the or­ dinances and change lhe lack of compliance punishment from criminal to civil action, with the penalty of a $40 fine. Cherry said lhe township issues tickets. If they are not paid within a specific time, violators are given a larger fine. He added that changing the action from criminal to civil and fining $40 would allow them to bypass the court. He also suggested that the commission may eventually want to go with a bonding system in which people with businesses that follow this ordinance put up money, which they will gel back as soon as they comply with the regulations. Newmeyer said the current rules allow multiple business centers a total of 150 square feet of signage, some for the display sign and lhe rest for other parts of the building. Linda French said that if these businesses are allowed to use 128 square feet for their display sign, there would only be 22 feet left for the rest of lhe building. Newmeyer suggested that besides the 128 square feet for the display sign, that the businesses also be allowed 100 square feet each for the rest of their building. Cherry wondered how intense an opaque sign could be and said he would call other cities and find out what is typical as far as that kind of lighting is concerned. The commission agreed to table the deci­ sion of whether or not to make the change un­ til July. ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS forms, lhe agency has been busy making its administration more efficient through com­ bining services between agencies Such combinations arc being used by Michigan FIA Director Gerald H Miller to save costs and enhance efficiency. Decker said In Bany County such combining of ser­ vices began when the Eaton County FIA di­ rector died and Decker assumed dual director­ ship. Decker acts as executive director, while two program managers, one in each county, are responsible for day-to-day sen ices The change has helped the counties streamline services, he said For instance, one person does licensing of foster homes for both counties, and one person works on recovering welfare overpayments. Also, the two counties now can make purchases of goods and services jointly, cutting down costs. The agency also has had to adjust to the reslructunng of several state agencies, initi­ ated either by Gov. John Engler or the Slate Legislature, that has occurred in the last few years For instance. Decker said, the slate agency handling licensing of adult foster care and NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 10, 1996 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please take notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there wil be elected two (2) members to thv boar ! of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 2000. Also, there will bn elected one (1) member to the board of education of the district lor a term ci two (2) year: THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: Kathleen Carlson (4 year term) Patricia L. Endsley (4 year term) Eugene Haas (4 year term) Terry L. McKinney (2 year term) TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following propositions will be submitted to the voce ol the electors at the annual school election: I MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, be increased by .5545 mill ($0.5545 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation lor the year 1996 to provide additional funds for enhancement of operating revenue to be used to operate and maintain the proposed new additions and renovations: the estimate of the revenue the school dis­ trict will collect if the millage is approved and levied In the 1996 calendar year is approxi­ mately $158,776.00 from local property taxes authorized herein? II SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the 1.25 mills limitation ($1.25 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation on the annu­ al property tax previously approved by the electors ol Barry Intermedmte School District Michigan, lor the education of handicapped persons by increased by 9375 mHI ($0.9375 on each $1,000.00 non taxable valuation: the estimate ol the revenue the intermediate school district will collect If the millage is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approximately $1,017,897 from local property taxes authorized herein? THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Haatinge Middle School Gymnasium, 232 W. Grand SL, Hastlnga, Michigan PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Pleasant View Elementary School TO BE HELD JUNE 10, 1996 Please Take Notice that the annual election ot the school district will be held on Monday. June 10, 1996. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there win be elected two (2) members to the board ol education d the district for full terms ol four (4) years ending in 2000. All school electors who are registered wrth the city or township cierk ol the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I. Susan Vandecar, Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 26. 1996. the records ot this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the constitution of Michigan, in any local units of govern­ ment affect the taxable property located n Hastings area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, is as follows: By Barry County THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: Sandra Barker Sharon E. Boyle Mary Jo Hennessey Joseph J. Noto BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE ELECTION Soroh DeVries NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the folkwmg proposition will be voted upon by the registered school electors ol this school distnct at the annual school election to be held on Monday, June 10, 1996. which proposition was set forth in a resolution adopted by the Intermediate School Board ol Bany Intermediate School District. Michigan, on March 12,1996: SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL Jelton grad earns Raster’s degree Sarah DeVries, daughter of Bob and Isla eVries. Delton, recently received her aster's degree in business administration Dm Notre Dame Un..crsity. She is a 1977 “aduatc of Dehon High School. She attended iylor University two years and graduated bm Central Michigan University . DeVries is brand marketing manager for the Corvette and Camaro Divisions of General Motors in Detroit. t HOMEOWNERS! gB * iMng from payrnedi to paycneck' Shan the 1.25 mills limitation (St25 on each $1000.00) on taxable vaF uation on the annual property ax previously approved by the electors of Bany Intermediate School District. Michigan, for the education of hand­ icapped persons be increased by .9375 mill ($0.9375 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation; the estimate of the revenue the inter­ mediate school district win collect if the milage is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approximately $1.017,897 from local prop­ erty taxes authorized herein? THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Votng Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym An school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or town­ ship in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. Ths notice is given by order of the board of education Sally A Adams Secretary. Board of Education Strengthen Michigan Families" initiative sought a name for the agency that more closely reflected the new initiative. Slate FIA Director Miller said in the agen­ cy's Apnl new sletter that "our new name ap­ propriately reflects our landmark welfare re­ form initiative's focus on helping families achieve self-sufficiency and eventual inde pendence from lhe welfare system." State welfare reform programs have not been without their detractors. Decker said there are those who are philosophically op­ posed to such initiatives as "family preserva­ tion" and other welfare reforms. Yet to he decided. Decker san!, is what the federal government w ill do as pan of ns wel­ fare reform initiative, and what impact those requirements will have on local agencies. ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: day care homes is now the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, where for­ merly the stale agency handling it was the FIA The Male agency processing Medicaid, which used to be FIA. is now the Michigan Department of Community Health. The name change for lhe Department of Social Services, which went into effect two months ago. was instituted when lhe "To 911 System 911 System Comm on Aging Comm on Aging Charlton Park Courthouse Ren By Assyria Township .8852 miito 1996-1999 .25 mills 1996-1996 .0287 mills 1998-2004 .2213 mills 1996-2004 .25 mills 1996 UnlimXedTax Pledge NONE By Baltimore Township NONE By Cartton Township Fire 1.7503 mHU 1996 , By Castleton Townshp Putman Library Fire Ambulance Fire Equipment 5 mills .25 mills 25 mills .5 mills 1998-1999 1996 1996 1996 By Hope Townshp Cemetery Fire Roads .25 mills .75 mills 1.00 mils 1996 1996 1996 By Irving Townshp Fire/Ambu lance 1.50 mills 1996 By Johnstown Townshp Are Roads 1.0 mills .4275 mills 1996-1998 19996-1998 By Maple Grove Townshp Library .5 mills 1996-1999 3y Woodland Townshp Fira<Cemetefy 2.0 mills 1996-1997 By the School District 28 4657 mills Date: April 26. 1996 1996-1997 Susan Vendercar Barry County Treasurer I. Ann Rosenbaum Petredean. Treasurer of Catioun County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of Apnl 25. 1996. trie records of this office indicate that the total ol all voted increases over arc above the tax limitation established by the constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government aflectng the taxable property located in Hastings Area School System Barry and Catioun Counties. Michigan, is as follows By Calhoun County Jail Debt 1.0000 mills 1995 Taxes By the School District 18 00 mills Date April 25. 1996 Arm Rosenbaum Petredean Treasurer. Calhoun County 1995 This notice is green by order of the board of education Ray A Rose Secretary. Board ol Education �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 6, 1996 RIB Come to think of it..., by Jim Jensen A Top 6 list to celebrate this time They say it's my birthday, so lo celebrate with everyone here in Barry County 1 have compiled a Top 6 (get it June 6) list of things that I hope lo do on June 6 or drcams that I have for the future 1. Would like to sec the Red Wings win a Stanley Cup before I die. Whatever it takes, trade Fedorov for Keith Jones and a goon lo be named later or change the team colors to something real awful like green and white. Of course, if you change the color scheme you would probably also have lo change the team name and risk offending a few Russian players in the process. Like I said before, whatever it takes 2. To arrange a real Woodstock reunion concert, since 1 was too young to experience lhe original. A real Woodstock concert would have to be free from Corporate America and rock-and-roll politicians such as Bob Dole would not be allowed past the gates. Invite Dylan and The Band. Neil Young. The Beatles. The Who. Janis. Jimi Hendnx. Richie Havens. Clapton and Jrrry Garcia. Add a few new artists such 8S REM. Tom Petty. Alanis and of course Eddie Vedder and his group Pearl Jam. Just make sure that Eddie isn't in charge of the ticket prices. Now. that would be a great concert and if it doesn't happen, you can always buy a really cool CD player. 3. To sec either Lakewood’s softball team or Caledonia's baseball team advance this Saturday at the Otsego regional* This way I would have something to be pumped up about and write about for next week's Banner. It certainly would be great to have one or both of those squads playing in Battle Creek in the Slate championships at Bailey Park. I mean Barry County has already enjoyed a few championship moments in the "Cereal City" — the place where I started this very exciting life 29 years ago today — this year. It’s always nice lo go home. 4. Know of a few cool people out there who celebrate their birthdays on D-day as well. At this point, the only two that I am aware of are Sandra Bernard and Cam Neeley and my two birds. Bo and Bobbie, aren t leal fond of either of those characters. Then again Bo and Bobbie don’t like too many people, but do enjoy taking baths in their waler dish and getting their tails petted before they go to sleep. 5. Would like to sec the Chicago Bulls go down in the NBA finals to the Seattle Super Sonics. In my opinion (and this is NOT the opinion of The Hastings Banner or J-Ad Graphics). Michael Jordon is as likeable of a chap as Hillary Clinton is as a female. I was a fan of Dennis Rodman's when he played for the Detroit Pistons, but now that he's a Bull. I have severed all ties with him — except for my fascination with red hair. women'4, apparel and of course MaDonna. 6. Would like to see ail of the graduating seniors al Delton. Hastings. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville acquire good jobs that include good health benefits, attend the colleges of their choices, find that special someone if they haven't found them already and live happy and prosperous lives. Where do you begin on that request, raising the minimum wage might be a good start. •Accomplishments. What Hastings' gnls golf and boys tennis teams did to make it to State was nothing more than spectacular. And add lo that the fact that tennis player Damian deGoa was recently named a Scholar Athlete by the Detroit Free Press. Coach Ed vonderHolTs golf team made it to Day 2 of the two-day event and Tammy Obreitcr was the fourth best golfer in Class B-C-D. deGoa also made it to Day 2 and the Saxon team tied for 12th place with 7 points. Nice job Saxons! •Soccer Time. Tryouts for Hastings' Select Soccer will take place on June 15 at the Fish Hatchery Park. There is a $20 tryout fee and you should bring a birth certificate, a social security number, soccer equipment and a picture of the player If you have any questions, contact Vicki Butler at 945-3259. •Nominations Time. Reminder lo all varsity coaches with the exception of track coaches, nominations for All-Barry County athletes are needed. So please get them in to us here at JAd as soon as you can. Phoning, faxing or mailing, it doesn’t matter, just don't forget about those special athletes on your teams Talk to you soon. Saxons tie for 12th at Class B tennis final Coach Rich Pohja's Hastings Saxons took part in last Friday's and Saturday's Class B Stale tennis championships in Okemos and finished in a tic for 12th place with 7 points Detroit Country Day won lhe Class B title scoring 23 points. Hastings. Hint Powers and Coldwater all tallied 7 points and shared the 12th place position in the 25-team field. Jeff Storrs, playing at No. 3 singles, had the most poir.’s for lhe Saxons with 3 points. Jeff Storrs, a regional champion at Allegan, advanced all the way to the semifinals where he lost to the No. 1 seed from Spring Lake. Ben Cox. 6-0. 6-0. His first wm came over Richland's Bill Fox 6-3. 7-6 and then Jeff Storrs bested Freemont's Jason Dekuiper 6-3. 7-5. In a third round matchup with an opponent from Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood. Jeff Storrs pul together his strongest win of the tournament with a 5-7. 6-4. 6-4 triumph. Cox. who knocked Jeff Storrs out of the tournament, also scored a big win over Caledonia's Chris Snoap 6-1. 8-6 to eliminate the Scots’ star. Cox won lhe No. 1 singles title with a 7-5. 4-6. 3-2 (retired) victory over Ryan Tomlinson from Three The squad finished lhe season very strong and gained experience by see.ng some of lhe best tennis in the State." Coach Pohja said. Hastings tied for second place with Plainwell at regional* to earn a spot in the Class B tennis tournament. Jeffs brother. Steve, collected 1 point by defeating Spring Lake's No. 4 player 6-1.6I. In the second round. Northview's Scott Blaszak took out the Saxon netter 6-2. 2-6. 6-1. Damian deGoa had 2 points with a victory over St. Joseph’s Devon Cole 6-3. 7-5. In the second round. deGoa fell to Wyoming Park’s Justin Crane 6-1. 6-4. deGoa. who recently was selected as a Scholar Athlete by the Detroit Free Press, was named to the OK White tennis team. Hastings' No. 2 doubles team of Jon Styf and Matt Bradley beat Uggcrs and Kaja from Spring Lake 6-3. 6-4 lo score another point for the Saxons. They then lost by lhe same score in the second round to a duo from Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook. Overall. Coach Pohja was pleased with how his squad put it together at the end of the season and was happy that his team could gel the Slate experience. Saxons show improvement on the links with 10th place State tourney finish The sport of golf does have its miracle moments. Like Tom Watson winning his first tournament in nine years. Annika Sorenstam triumphant in her second consecutive U.S. Open or when Hastings High's girls swingers make it to Day 2 of the State tournament, finishing amongst the top 10 teams in Classes B-C-D. All three of those golf memories happened this past weekend and that final memory may just be a glimpse into the future of Saxons golf. Hastings was 10th at the State championships held at Michigan State University's Forest Akers Golf Course. Coach Ed vonderHoffs team totaled a 2-day score of 849. playing on the East course Friday and the even more challenging West course a day later "It was a great season; I'm happy with the end of the year when the team put it together and peaked at the right time." vonderHoff said. "No doubt, it's a great group to work with and tliey deserved what they got." Grosse lie took the B-C-D title with a team score of 711. “No doubt, it’s a great group to work with...” -Coach Ed VonderHoff Only one Hastings' player will not be back in 1997 — senior Kelly Bellg>aph. Bellgraph, a scholar athlete and team leader, bad a 101 Friday and a 118 on Saturday for a 219 total. "Kelly had a fine golf career and had two excellent scores." vonderHoff said. "She was a very solid leader and was dedicated to this team." Junior Tammy Obreitcr was the top Saxon swinger, though, over the weekend and proved that she is one of lhe best in the entire State. Obreiler had two 89s for a fourth place 178 score. This earned her a medal and something to shoot for as a senior next spring. See SAXONS continued on page 13 Saxon swinger Tammy Obreiter puts a drive into the fairway at the State;, championships on Friday <•. ■ ■ ..f State Class B track finals feature many from county Barry County's track and field stars were out in force Saturday at lhe Class B finals at Lowell High School. And for many of them, finishes near the top of their individual events were just part of the day’s fun. The highest Barry County finishes were five athletes or teams who ended up with thirds or tied for third. Lakewood's Addi Radcliff was third in the girls discus with a 125-3 effort. Middleville's Jessi Davis finished third in the girls 1600 run with a 5:10.70 showing. Davis' teammate Jason VanElst threw 55-6 for a third in the boys shot pul and Delton's boys 800 relay squad covered the track in 1:31.66 for the fourth third place. That Delton relay team consisted of Jason Slampfler. Chad Lenz. Ryan Dawe and Jason Kimbrough. "The 800 team had a real good day (and) did about what wc expected." Delton Coach Fred Pesscll said. Lakewood's dominance in the field events roniimierf with Aneela Rufncfs showing in the girls shot put. Rufner tied for third in that event with a heave of 40-0. A couple of sixth places were also captured by area athletes: Addi Radcliff in the girls shot put and Jason VanElst in the boys discus. VanElst threw 147-0 in his event, while Radcliff had a 37-6 3/4 in the shot. Scoring a seventh place in lhe boys 1600 meters was the Delton squad of Kyle Matteson. Jim NeSmith. Chad Lenz and Jason Kimbrough The four finished the race in 3:27.30. Hastings' Andrea Dreyer leaped in her Slate appearance with an eighth place 16.68 showing in the girls 110 hurdles. Barry County athletes accounted for three ninth place finishes: Angela Rufner is the discus (111-10). Lakewood's girls 1600 team (4:08.31) and Lakewood's Drew Coppess in the shot put (50-5). The Viking runners in See TRACK continued on page 14 Hastings Rotary to hold golf outing on June 28 Hastings' Rotary will hold its first annual golf outing on June 28 at the Kex'ingif Country Club. The 4-man scramble will have a shot gupy start al I p.m. and dinner will follow. Cost, of the event is $50 per person. There will bo, a hole-in-one contest, sponsored by Hastings Chrysler Plymouth, as well. .ijj Proceeds will go to supporting the Rotaryu Life Leadership Conference held each fall at the YMCA camp The conference has been1 held the last three years to develop future leaders of our community. Local high schooF students spend the weekend participating iK1 activities that challenge them boi^’ physically and mentally. If you wish to play in lhe outing contact, Patty Woods in care of MainSlreet Savings, Bank. 201 East Slate St.. Hastings MI. 49058 or phone her al 945-9561. I41j Rivers Fore! Hastings' Jeff Storrs, shown here in a season match, was a big point producer for Coach Rich Pohja's team. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The 10th annual Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce golf outing is July 31 at the Hastings Country Club. Included in the organization committee are (left to right) Brett Fedorinchik of the country club, Mary Thompson from the Hastings City Bank. Jim Grey of Floor Style Products. Milt LaVictor of the Parkview Motel. Dixie Stadel-Manshum the. Chamber Director and Bill Love from J-Ad Graphics. Tee-off la at 1 p.m. and dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m. For information,, contact the Chamber office at 616-945-2454. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1996 — Page 13 Lakewood softball off to Otsego to face South Haven Saturday You could sense that Lakcwixxls softball hing staff of Roily Krauss and Larry in had a lot of faith in this year's team On, Saturday that faith was justified. The Lady Vikings captured a distiicl championship thanks in part to an offense that took advantage of anything they could get and a pitching performance that included just one earned run. Lakewood beat host Caledonia 5-2 in lhe championship game and now head to Otsego for regional play on Saturday. Angie McDiarmid went 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and Jennifer Mitchell and Knstin Heinze each had an RBI in the triumph over the Scots. Lakewood managed just 6 hits, but got off to great start by scoring 3 runs on 2 Caledonia errors in the first inning. Heinze was the winning pitcher as well, allowing 6 hits and striking out 10 Caledonia hitlers. For Caledonia. Heidi Hanna went 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and Allison Schneider went 2for-4. Lakewood first beat Wayland 18-0 in the semifinals on Saturday. Heinze had 9 strikeouts. I walk and allowed 2 hits in that game. McDiarmid went l-for-4 with 2 RBI. Mitchell 2-for-4 with a triple and scored 2 runs. Sarah Vipond l-for-4 with 2 RBI. Jodi Justice 2 RBI. Abbie DeHoog 3 RBI and Pearl Ward 2 RBI in the win over Wayland Caledonia reached the final with a 10-4 victory over Middleville. Caledonia's Mindi Smith hit a 2-run homerun for the Scots to highlight their 16-hit attack. Hastings also competed in the Caledonia district, but lost to Wayland 9-8 in eight innings on May 28. Lakewood (24-8) will first meet South Haven at the regional on Saturday. Sarah King is South Haven's pitching ace. winning both games in their district. A quick player. Laita Cunningham, is one of South Haven's best players. Cunningham had 2 hits for the Rams in the championship. < Viking shortstop Jennifer Mitchell makes a throw down to first in Lakewood's Regional championship at Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) f YMCA NEWS Qtap Corner Greetings from YMCA Camp Algonquin* Oct sessions are filling very quickly, but there is still room if you have not signed up. yet. Simply stop by the YMCA office and pick up a registration blank A $50 deposit is all that is needed to secure your son or daughter an expfciencc that they will never forget! rhe camping season is almost upon us. Staff training begins June 9th and our Day Camp and Tiny Tots sessions begin June 17th. As you may have noticed in an earlier adver­ tisement. we will be holding an Open House on Saturday. June 8 from 1-5 p.m. Camp lours will be available as well as archery, field gjynes and boating. There is no cost to you. It would be a great chance to meet some of this year's staff, including our international counselors who will be arriving on June 7th Come on out and help us celebrate our 50th year of camping excellence by seeing how we've grown and changed' W you have any questions on any of the pro grams or sessions that are being offered, ptease give the YMCA a call at 945-4574. Lakewood Youth Soccer Registrations arc out for the Lakcutxxl Soccer program planned for the fall of 1990 Youth in grades kindergarten through eight (fall of 1996) are encouraged to register The deadline is June 28 for the registration fQrm and fee of $27 per player or a family rate or $45. Forms may be picked up at the YMOffice Lakewood Family Soccer Clinic k Soccer Clinic for Families with children yades K-8 will be held on Saturday. June From 10 a.m. to noon. The clinic will be l at West Elementary soccer fields in Lake i&sa. Families arc encouraged to attend fun-filled morning. Line Hockey (-Line Hockey will be offered at Bob King к on Tuesday and Thursday mornings л 10 a.m. to noon. The program will be rred at no charge for y outh in sixth grade up. Players must provide their own les. pads, and sticks The program will t on Tuesday. June 25. ityard Learn to Swim Lessons egistrations are now being taken for this rs backyard learn to swim program, sses will be offered for children ages 4 on Special classes for pre-schoolers, tnt/'child. and grade school youth will be red Classes run Monday through Friday first week and Monday through Thursday second. Classes are 40 minutes in length, lions begin the week of June 17. Please the YMCA. 945-4574. for a detailed chure nmer Tennis eginning the week of June 24 and continu unril the week of July 29 (exclude the k of July I. the YMCA will be offering ip tennis lessons to youth in grades 3-8lh. I Poya. Hastings High School Varsity nrs Coach will be the instructor. Classes be held Monday through Thursday , with Friday used for rainout dates. Beginners will have lessons from 9-9:55. Intermediates from 10-10:55. and Advanced players from fl-11:55 am Prcregistration is required The cost for the program is $12 per session Participants must prcregistcr at the YMCA of­ fice. 234 E. Stole For more information, call the YMCA at 94MS74 YMCA Summer Track On Mondays and Wednesdays beginning June 17 and continuing until July 24 (no meeting on July 3). the YMCA will be offer­ ing a track program for all grade school youth. The cost of the program is $10 and is payable at the first day of the program The program is held at the Hastings High School track from 7-8 p.m. and is being instructed by Chris Warren YMCA Riverbend Golf On Mondays, beginning June 10 until July 22. no meeting on July I. the YMCA will be offering a golf program at Riverbend Golf Course. For those in grades 5-8 the program will be held from 8-10 a.m.. and for those in grades 2-4 the program will be held from 9-11 a.m. The cost for lhe program is a $5 registra­ tion fee and a $1 gree fee each lime one par­ ticipates. Registration will be taken the first day of the program Ed Von dcr Hoff, the Hastings High School varisty girls and boys golf coach will be the instructor. Middle School Golf League On the following Mondays. June 17. 24. Ju­ ly 8. 5. 22. 29 at the Riverbend Golf Course the YMCA will be holding a Middle School Golf League for boys and girls entering lhe 6th through 8th grade. League matches will be held 12:30-2:30 p.m. Players do not have to be at each match. Registration will be held at the first day of the program Ed Von der Hoff, head varsity coach of the Hastings High School's boys and girls team will be the super­ visor. There will be a $5 registration fee and a $1 green fee on the days one participates. Clubs can be rented al the course Softball ! SCORES । Hastings Standings Men's Softball League Red Division Hastings Chrysler............................................. 5-1 CapponThomapple Motors..........................4-2 Woodland Townhouse..................................... 3-0 Power s Service................................................ 2-1 Olde Towne Tavern (red)...............................2-4 Paganos................................................................ 2-4 Carpenter Plumbing.......................................... 1-3 Olde Towne Tavern....................................... 0-4 Blue Division TNR...................................................................... 5-0 Hastings Mutual ......................................... 4-0 Jarman Construction........................................4-1 Hastings San. Service....................................... 1-1 Hastings Manufacturing..................................2-2 Bill's Safety Service.......................................... 1-3 Halifax/Wildcrs................................................. 04 Rudd's No Preference.....................................06 Home Run Leaders D. Miller 8. T. Lyon 7. A. Snider 6. I-aM Week's Results Bills 8. Halifax Wilders 6: Jarman 12. Halifax/Wildcrs 8. TNR 10. Jarman Const. 1; TNr 15. Mfg 2; Woodland 14. Cappon Thomapple 4. Cappon Thomapple 3. Chrysler 0; Chrysler 30. Paganos I; Paganos 19. OTT 6; Mutual 19. Rudd's 3; San Ser­ vice 15. Rudd's 0; OTT (red) 22. Carpenters 10; Carpenters 17. OTT (red) 12. This Week’s Gaines June 6 — 6:30. San Service vs. Mfg.; 7:30. Halifax vs. Mfg.; 8:30. Powers vs. OTT (red). June 7 — 6:30. Bills vs. Mutual. 7:30. Chrysler vs. Woodland. 8:30. Chrysler vs. Woodland; 9:30. OTT vs. Caponiers Lakewood pitcher Xristiil Heinze limited opponents to few hits and many strikeouts on Saturday is district softball action at Caledonia. Otsego regionals Day: Saturday Where: Otsego High Times: 10 a.m. — Caledonia baseball vs. Otsego; 12 p.m. — Lakewood softball vs. South Haven. ■Championships scheduled for 2 p.m. Barry County makes a splash at 1-96 Speedway The M & M Racing Team Fun Night turned out lo be a lot of fun for many local racers at the 1-96 Speedway this past Salurda) In the IMCA class. Hastings' Joe Baker finished second in the first heat and third in the feature, while Grand Rapids' Jim Maxim matched his feat in the second heat and placed fifth in the feature. Maxim is also the varsity wrestling coach at Caledonia High. Middleville's Frank Thompson scored another two seconds for Barry County with his finish in the first heat of the Street Stocks event and the feature race. Ironically. Jim Maxim's brother. Brian, was second in the second heat and won the feature. Hastings' Ben Curtis raced in the third heal and finished in fourth p'ace and was I6th in the feature. One other local racer who took part in the fun occasion was Hastings' Todd Wohlford. who competed in the USAC Sprints event. This Saturday the All Star Circuit of Champions comes to 1-96. Kalamazoo Speedway Mike Ordway took the lead from Pat Abold on lap 18 and edged teammate Russ Wood by less than a car length to win last Friday's 40-lap International Supermodified Association sanctioned feature. The win was Ordway's second straight at Kalamazoo and was worth nearly 4 thousand bucks Ordway then won again on Saturday over­ coming five rain delays to win the 100-lap feature race. This Saturday lhe speedway will host a full 3-in-1 program and its Johnny Miller Memorial Berlin Raceway Gun Lake's Bob Holley will be among the favorites to cross the finish line first in the 50-lap Late Models Stock Car race this Saturday al Berlin. Holley captured six main events last season and lost out on winning the track driving point championship on the final race of lhe season Middleville's Dave Sensiba. the 1994 American Speed Association "Rookie of lhe Year", will also be on hand and will be looking for his first win of the year. Rain caused postponement of the Iceman Series Super Car 100-lap Late Model Stock car race last Saturday. Galesburg Speedway Harold Bailey (Sportsman). Danny Green (Mini Stocks), both from Battle Creek, were among the winners at the Galesburg Speedway this past Saturday. Crystal Raceway Mark Powell (Late Model). Carl Yarsevich (IMCA Modifieds). Earl Ingram (Pro Stock/Truck), Dana Dennis (Hobby Stocks were winners before rain cancelled some action last Saturday. This week is Kies Night and if you bring your rain check fro n last Saturday's action you will have to p;y lhe difference in prices to gain admission. Sensiba’s Open House The 1994 American Speed Association Rookie of the Year. Dave Sensiba. will host an open house at their race shop on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Sensiba. who is currently eighth in the ASA AC Delco Challenge Series points, will sign autographs and talk to race fans He will be at the Berlin Raceway racing the following Saturday. June 22. To get to Sensiba's shop, located at 15630 68th Ave. in Coopersville, take 1-96 West from Grand Rapids to the Eastmanvillc exit, turn left at the lop of the ramp, travel south 1/8 mile and look for a large gray building on the east side of lhe road. SAXONS... continued from page 12 "She (Obreiter) had an excellent 89 on the second day to show that she is one of the belter (golfers) in the State." vonderHoff said. "Il took some time for her to get ready to play ano lhe more she practiced, the belter she got." Sarah Bcllgtaph tied her sister's score of 219 showing much improvement in doing so. Casey Anderson fired a 233 and Lindsey Micel carded a 261 also for the Saxon team. The top four individual scores count at the Slate meet. With three sophomores and two freshmen coming back next spring, the Hastings* coach is quite optimistic about his team's chances of returning a year from now. "We could possibly be even better next year." vonderHoff said. “Tammy is definite!) looking forward to improving." Middle school track wins; sets records Hastings Middle School's girls track team closed out its season with two victories. On May 22. the local squad defeated Comstock 66-62 and a day later they brought the season to closure with another win. Taking firsts versus Comstock were Carolyn DeWitt. Jessica Crowley. Susan Hubbard. Virginia Jennings and Katie Noteboom. In the last event of the year. Susan Hubbard. Jessica Crowley. Karie Noteboom all won the 800 relay team of Jennings. Leah Pumford. Katie Noteboom and Jessica Crowley prevailed. Kailey Lyons. Carolyn DeWitt. Virginia Jennings all won. the 3200 relay team of Karey Schlac»er. Kailey Lyons. Jennie Heuss and Heidi Schroeder took a first. Leah Pumford crossed lhe finish line first, the IbOO squad Kim Karmes. Erin Allerding. Vai Heffelbower and Carolyn DeWitt won and lhe 400 relay team of Heather Richie. Lacy Pittelkow. Amber Lippert and Samantha Goodenough look a first place. The team finished the year 5-1 and won the Delton Invitational. Three records were set by the 800 relay team of Virginia Jennings. Leah Pumford. Katie Noteboom and Jessica Crowley (1:58.3). the 2300 relay team of Karey Schlacter, Heidi Schroeder. Nicole Richardson and Kailey Lyons (12:11.3) and Jessica Crowley in the 200 dash (28.02). EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! Hastings' girls golf team finished 10th in Class B-C-D. Included on the Saxon team are Lindsey Micel. Casey Anderson. Sarah Bellgraph, Kelly Bellgraph, Coach Ed vonderHoff and Tammy Obreiter. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1996 -------------------------------------------- —- ................................................................................ ............... ............ . ■■ ' —..................... . ............................... .. ........ .— ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ -------------------------- TRACK.;...continued from page 12 lhe !600 were Bethany Raffler. Jami Schrock. Courtney Ludcma and Marcie Gannon. Hartings' Kenn Cross tied for ninth in ttw boys pole vault with an effort of 12-10, tying him with (wo other individuals. .t Finishing IOth were the Middleville girls 400 relay team of Angie McQueen. Samantha Sherman. Lindsey Robertson and Laura Reed (51.94). while Middleville's Jenna Shook joined her teammates with strong showing in the shot put (34-11 Shawn Davis also had a top 12 finish for the Trojans with a 51.64 finish for the Trojans tn the boys 400 dash. Hastings' girls 3200 team of Lori Maiville, Charissa Shaw. Sally Edger and Laur. Thomas had a 9:59.50 lo finish 12. Maiv.lle also look a 16<h place in the 400 dash u 62.32. The Panther were well represented in relay races as the girls 1600 ended up 15th. girls 800 finished 16th and lhe boys 400 placed 20th. Competing in those events were Katie Matteson. Sam Lantingu. Libby Lantiga. Mary Henson. Kim Cole Arin Glidden. Chad Lenz. Jason Kimbrough. Jason Stampfler and Ryan Dawe. Kimbrough -nd Dawe also qualified State in the 400 dash. Lakewood's Bethany Raffler hurdled her way to a 17th place. 48.70 in the 3w) hurdles, Hastings' Tom Pratt and DeltorAs Troy McCarty both went 6*5 in the hi^ jump along with nine other participants and the Hastings* boys 1600 relay team of Jeremy Radvansky, Jim Storms. Pascal Bussmann and Devan Endres had a 3:36.59 for 20th in the 1600 relay. Endres alsb qualified in the 400. while Paul Koutz did Lakewood's Angela Rutner. lhe winner ol a Barry County shot put title this year at 40-7 1/2. tied for third at State with a 40-0 effort. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given Out the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 18,1996 at 7JO pjn. in the City Hall Council Chambers, to consider a vari­ ance request by Mr. Daniel L Beil of 1670 Starr School Road, Hastings. Michigan of Gty Zoning Ordinance Section 355 (4) foe the prunim known as 1650 Stan School Road. lhe variance, if approved, will allow for the expansion of a principal building housing a non­ conforming use Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the Chy Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The Gty will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the Gty of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1­ • 800-649-3777 Everill G. Manshum GtyOerk ----------- VACANT LAND HASOVU VILLXCE euxxed txrr timwen Jason VanElst used fine form in finishing third in the shot put. VanElst threw 55­ 6 in the event. r————~~1"1 ——------- :-------- ~:—z------ . . I The Banner,..dedicated to County Sports! | CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED 1996/1997 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City of Hasting* will hold two (2) public hearing* for the purpose of hearing written and/or orM comment* from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,1997. The first public hearing will be held at 7:30 pjn. on Monday, June 10,1996 in lhe City Han Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hasfings. Michigan lor the purpose City Council to consider the preliminary budget as proposed by the Qty Manager and presented to City Council on April 8. 1996. The second public hearing win be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24,1996 in the City Han Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan tor the pur­ pose of providing all interested citizens a second opportunity to present written and/or oral comments related to the final budget proposed tor adoption by lhe City Council. our Seniors Best Wishes! Erin Bechler Rebecca Abson Hastings' Andrea Dreyer had a good' shewing in the hurdles with an eighth nlann finish. Erin Lewis The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the pro­ posed budget will be a subject of both hearing*. An nterested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organizations representing the interest ol senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to submt comments. A copy ot this information, the entire proposed budget and additional back­ ground materials are available tor public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the office of the Hastings City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mchgan. Brandy Ordiway Christa Wetzel Not pictured: Amber Smart, Dan Steeby The City wil provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone no. 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay ser­ vices 1 -900-649-3777 Evert G Manshum City Clerk 1310 West State Street, Hastings 945-5230 State participant In three events, the • 800 relay, the 1600 relay and the 400 | relay. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6. 1996 — Page 15 Seniors go out in style at Class C State track championships Maple Valley seniors Brian Hopkins and Kathryn Murphy finished their high school track and field careers running away with records. ' As in school records. Hopkins placed seventh in the 400 run al fast Saturday’s Class C State championships held at Comstock Park High. Hopkins set a school record in the event with a 50.87 clocking. Murphy, who will be attending Memphis en a full track and field scholarship this fall, capped off her stellar career with a first place finish in the 800 run. Murphy's school tecord time in that event was 2:16.73. Maple Valley scored 2 points tn the boys team standings and 10 points in the girls events. Heidi Eberly. Ericka Krolik and Dawn VanderVlucht joined Murphy on the Stale qualifying 3200 relay team. Danielle Watson qualified in lhe long jump and Damon Patrick made it to State in the pole vault m District hosts win title; next at Otsego regional te U !i A no-hitter propelled Caledonia's baseball team to its second straight district championship and a spot in this Saturday's tegional tournament at Otsego High The Scots defeated Wayland 5-0 lhanks to a no-hit performance by pitcher Jim Abbott. Ibbott struck out nine Wildcats and allowed gat I walk g-Abboli was also a hitting leader for his ftam. going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI. ^Ttm Soper also went 2-for-3 with a double Id 3 RBI KTo reach the championship, Caledonia ftfeated rival Middleville 8-1 in the &nifinals. Chuck Bockstanz notched the Aching win. going 7 innings, walking I jtyd striking out 3 Trojan hitlers. Katherine Murphy also set a school record with a first place in the 800 run (Photo by Gary Hamilton) Maple Valley's Brian Hopkins registered a school record in the 400 dash. (Photo by Gary Hamilton) •Nick Freeman was 2-for-3 with a double Abbott 3-ior-4 with an RBI for the ^Hastings also participated in lhe Caleikxiia Atrict, but lost to Wayland 10-6 on May S. The Saxons made 9 errors in that game a go along with their 9 hits. Maple Valley Fun at State Maple Valley's Heidi Eberty and Ericka Krolik took in the sunshine and enjoyed their team's top finishes at the Class C Championships at Comstock Park. (Photo by Gary Hamilton) Caledonia baserunner beats out a >w to firstbase in the Scots’ victory r Wayland in the district finals, edonia will travel to Otesgo on urday to race the host Bulldogs in •onal play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) inter Safety offered Tie Battle Creek Sportsman Club is msoring a Hunter Safety class open to anyone 11 years or older. Classes will start on June 10th and will continue through June 15. Times will be from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. on Monday through ®Bay. Range training will be on Saturday, {■times will be announced in class. ’Classes are free with certificates and Aches are given to all who pass the course. persons taking this class must have a Sial security card. Efou may pre-register by calling Jack Cox 063-4831. ^Subscribe [TODAY to she Hastings PANNER ca«...945-9554 NOTICE OF HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charier Township Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a hearing on Wednesday, June 19, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. To act upon a request of Mr. Donald L. Haywood Sr., for a special exception use to build a duplex on property described as: COMMENCE AT THE CENTER POST OF SECTION 12, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, THENCE MEASURE DUE EAST 1320 FEET TO POINT NEAR THE CENTER OF HAMMOND ROAD; THENCE MEASURE S 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES W 155 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES W 155 FEET; THENCE WEST 233 FEET; THENCE N 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES E 155 FEET; THENCE EAST 233 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The property is located between 555 and 575 Hammond Rd., Hastings. Michigan. Written comments will be received from any Interested persons concerning the loregoing application by the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on June 19. 1996. and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone listed below. All interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford, Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 Danielle Watson took part in the long jump event for the Maple Valley track team at the State meet. (Photo by Gary Hamilton) F "REWARD! "I UNSOLD SINGER SEWING MACHINES SINGER HEAVY DUTY sewing machine orders were placed in anticipa­ tion of large public sales. These sales did not develop. These machines must be sold! SUITABLE FOR SCHOOL ROOM SEWING, they can stand the test . These machines are new and in factory cartons. These machines have front drop-in bobbins and sew on all fabrics: Levis, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk. EVEN SEWS ON LEATHER! These machines are new. With the new Singer sewing machine, you will be shown how to make magic happen: straight sewing, zig-zag, buttonholes (any size), sews in zippers, monogram, satin stitch, embroidery, applique, sew-on-buttons. lopstrtch - all this and more without the need of old fashioned cams or programmers Your Checks Are Welcome! Your Price With This Ad 2800 1 DAY ONLY! 1 I Small Down Payment Holds Without This Ad $299 95 For Lay-A-Way While Quantities Last .PLACE: DATE: , TIME: Brookside Motor Inn, 1560 S. Bedford Road Hastings, Michigan Tuesday, June 11, 1996 2:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. SERGERS ALSO AVAILABLE CLIP AND SAVE , �Pace 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6, 1996 Honors assembly recognizes top Hastings students A number of graduating seniors were rec­ ognized last Thursday al Hastings High School's annual Honors Assembly. Co-Valedictorian Aaron Schantz was the recipient of several awards, including the business department's Outstanding Student award, the language arts department's Excel­ lence in English award, the math departmen­ t's Student of the Year, the social studies de­ partment award, the Boys' State award, the Exchange Club Youth of the Year scholar­ ship. the Paulson Trust Fund Scholarship, the President's Education award, the U-M Alumni award, a third year academic letter, an honorary State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship, and a Hope College Trustee Scholarship. Co-Valedictonan Lisa Reynolds also took honors in several categories, including the President s Education Award, the Congres­ sional Medal of Merit, the language arts de­ partment's Excellence in English award, the Language Arts Award, the Paulson Trust Correction: In last week's Banner story about township candidates who filed for offices, the name of Lili Shotts Cheney, Republican candidate for Baltimore Township Supervisor, was spelled incorrectly Fund Scholarship, a th'rd-year academic let­ ter. the Harland Guernsey Scholarship, an Honorary State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Award, and a National Merit Scholarship. Also winning several honors was Betsie Keeler, who won the U-M Alumni Award, the DAR award, the Student Council Award, the George "Buzz" Youngs Award, the Hast­ ings Rotary Club Scholarship, an Honorary State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship, and the Alma College Presidential Scholar award. Aaron Baker won the President's Education Award, the Student Council Award, a thirdycar academic letter, the MHSAA and O-K Conference Scholar Athlete Award (boys' soccer), the Boys' State award, the Hastings Mutual Insurance Scholarship, lhe Honorary Stale of Michigan Competitive Scholarship, a Grand Valley State University Faculty Scholarship, and a GVSU Award for Excel­ lence. Fred Jiles won lhe George "Buzz" Youngs Award, the Charles and Lucy Caldwell Scholarship, and the Honorary State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Damian deGoa won the President's Educa­ tion Award, the Outstanding Science Student award, a third-year academic letter, an MH­ SAA and O-K Conference Scholar Athlete Award (basketball, tennis, soccer), the Paul­ son Trust Fund Scholarship and an Honorary State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Other winners in each category include: President's Education Awards Robin Acker. Katherine Barch. Kelly Bellgraph. Kathryn Brandt. Jaime Brookmcyer. Mered­ ith Cole. Shasta Homing. Sharyn Kauffman. Sarah McKinney, Katie Metzger. Bradley Miller. Chris Norris. Robert Redburn. Eleanor Schroeder. Jamie Scobey. Kerith Sherwood. Michael Stormes. Matthew Styf. Jennifer Welcher. Outstanding Business Student. Jennifer Welcher. Accounting Award, Stacy Strouse; Drafting Student of the Year. Jeremy Shade; Life Management Student of the Year, Rhiannon Bassett. Excellence in English Award. Kate Barch. Katie Brandt. Eleanor Schroeder, Kim Sloan. Jennifer Welcher. Boys/Girls Slate, Robin Acker, Jenny Dukes; Student Council Award. Jenny­ Dukes. Perfect Attendance Award. Robert Miller. Chris Norris. Academic letter: Meredith Cole. Sarah McKinney. Jamie Scobey. Matthew Styf. Came Varney. Katherine Barch. Kelly Bell­ graph. Deborah Griffin. Eleanore Schroeder. Kerith Sherwood. Michael Stormes. Jennifer Welcher. Robin Acker. Ronny Barnes. Kathryn Brandt. Jamie Brookmcyer, Shasta Homing. Sharyn Kauffman. Katie Metzger. Bradley Miller. Chris Norris, Robert Redbum. Kim K. Sloan. Exchange Club Youth of the Year Schol­ arship. Eleanor Schroeder. Foreign Exchange Awards. Jarkko Airama.. Pascal Bussman. Hemer Concepcion, Chiaki Yamaguchi; L.H. Lam Scholarships, Craig Bowen and Sarah McKelvey; Bob Carlson Scholarship. Jenae Bailey; Jock Clarcy Scholarship. Levi Haight; Willard Curtiss Scholarship. Kelly Bellgraph: H.E.S.P.A. Scholarship. Angie Lyons; Paulson Trust Fund Scholarship. Robert Redburn; Coleman Insurance Agency Scholarship. Sharyn Kauffman. MHSAA and O-K Conference Scholar­ Athletes: Kathryn Barch. Kelly Bellgraph. Kathryn Brandl. Sarah McKinney. Bradley Miller. Chris Norris. Matthew Styf. Thomas Girrbacb Memorial Scholarship. Michael Stormes; Hastings Jaycees Scholar­ ship. Matthew Styf; HEA Scholarship. Meredith Cole. Kathryn Metzger. Brandy Ordiway; Hastings Manufacturing Scholar­ ships. Kelly Bcllgraph, Jenny Dukes. EmilyHartman. Erica Tracy; U.A.W. Local 138 Scholarship. Colleen Loftus. Matthew Mackenzie; Howard and Leona VanDelic Scholarship. Jaime Brookmcyer and Stacy Strouse; Robert S. Casy Scholarship. Jenny Dukes; Gladys Cairns Scholarship, Robin Acker and Shasta Homing; Helen Mott Scholarship. Katherine Barch. Bradley Miller. Kerith Sherwood; Willard G. and Jessie M. Pierce Scholarship. Kathryn Brandt and Jamie Scobey; Hastings Rotary Club Scholarship, chris Norris; Marvin and Beverly Chamberlain Scholarship. Eleanore Schroeder and Jennifer Welcher; Hastings Kiwanis Club Scholarship, Wendy Wilson; and WMU Gary Fund-Felpausch Scholar­ ship. Rochelle Day. Christy LaJoye, and Kim Sloan. Winning Honorary State of Michigan Competitive Scholarships were Robin I Acker. Katherine Barch. Kelly Bellgraph. Matthew Birman, Kathryn Brandl. Justin Brehm. Jaime Brookmcyer. Sara A. Casarez, Meredith Cole. Rochelle Day. Deborah Grif­ fin. Emily Hartman. David Hcnncy. Joshua Hill. Shasta Homing. Andrew Hubbard. Seth Hutchins. Sharyn Kauffman. Stacy Larke. Sarah McKelvey. Sarah McKinney. Leslie Merriman. Kathryn Metzger. Bradley Miller; Roy Miller. Christopher Norris, Brandy Redburn. Deanna Sawyer, Eleanore Schroeder. Kimberly Sloan. Elizabeth Slocum. Michael Stormes. Stacy Strouse. Matthew Styf, Erica Tracy, and Jennifer. Welcher. Christa Wetzel received a Pensacola Chris-, tian College Christian Service Scholarship; Matthew Styf a Michigan Technological University Room Scholarship; Stacy Strouse an Olivet Nazarenc University Aca­ demic Achievement Scholarship. Michael Stormes a GVSA Award for Excellence and GVSU Faculty Scholarship; Eleanore Schroeder a U-M Merit Scholarship and the Posie Thomlinson Scholarship from the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony; Jamie Scobey a Central Michigan University Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship. Christopher Norris a U-M grant; Bradley Miller the FSU President's Scholarship; Shasta Homing a WMU academic scholarship; Emily Hartman an Olivet Nazarenc University Achievement Scholarship; Deborah Griffin a Kellogg Community College academic excellence scholarship. Justin Brehm an Alma College Tartan scholarship; and Kelly Bellgraph a Hope College Dislinguised Scholar award. “Thank You" From the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Promotion Committee to the following for a successful Spring Fling Co-chairs Wes Robinson of Thomapple Printing and Julie DeBoer of Barry County Substance Abuse Auction chair lim Lumbert. Appletree Auctioneering. Auction Committee Milt LaVictor. Parkview Motel. Kathy Allerding. Arby s. Robin Welton. Oakcrest Financial. Diane Anderson. Thomapple Motors Auctioneers lim & lenny Lumbert; Mayor Frank Campbell. Chamber of Commerce President Bill Doherty. Dimmers. McPhillips. Doherty. Carl Schoessel. Hastings Area Schools Supt. Ron Neil. State Police; Steve DeBoer. Barry County Sheriff Dept. lerry Sarver. Hastings City Police Dept. lim Bailey. Chair Barry County Commissioners; Dixie Manshum. Hastings Chamber of Commerce Auction Ring People Derik Morawski and Al larvis. McDonald s. Additional Committee Members Scott Ommen. I-Ad Graphics; Agnes Adrounie & Nan Button. GFWC Womens Club; lean Chase. Miller Real Estate. Sandy lames. Barry County Commissioner & Barry County Republican Party & Creative Catering. Alene Hamilton. Westdale/Witzel Better Homes & Gardens. Marcia Martin & Suzanne Parker, laycees Food Concession Donated & Prepared by Bob Edwards & staff. Bob's Grill & Restaurant. McDonalds. Arbys. Felpausch. Plumbs. & laycees Cotton Candy • m Tents Sandy Schondelmayer and American Red Cross Ken Neil. Hastings Sanitary Service Trash Service Cooperation from City of Hastings & Bany County Commissioners Publicity |-Ad Graphics. WBCH. & Hastings Public Access Channel Some of the many award winners at last Thursday's Hastings High School Honors Assembly included (front, from left) Aaron Schantz. Lisa Reynolds. Damian deGoa, Fred Jiles, Betsie Keeler, and (back, from left) Robert Redburn; Jeremy Shade. Chris Norris, high school principal Steve'-* Harbison. Craig Bowen. Sarah McKelvey, and Rhiannonv' Bassett. Music Entertainment Thornapple Valley Dulcimers Pancake Breakfast American Legion. Participation From GFWC Womens Club. The Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club. Barry County Sheriff Dept & Crash Dummies Vince & Larry. Thomapple Arts Council High School Senior Art Exhibit. Chariton Park Corvette Celebration & lack Lamka. Circle of Friends. The Barry County Republican Party, the Hastings Public Library. Lulu & Viola the Clowns. Presbyterian Sr High Group. Hastings Flower Shop and to all who partic­ ipated in the Community Wide Garage Sales AUCTION DONATIONS Hastings Body Shop Parkview Motel King's Music Center Welton s Heating & Cooling B C Chapter Am Red Cross Hearts Desire Hodge's Aflac/Haroldene Bruinsma Miller’s Carpet AppleTree Auctioneering Back Door Deli Cinema 4 MC Supply IC Penney Cappon Oil Company Great Lakes Bancorp Metropolitan Title Company Stacey G Garrison. D D S Culligan Softwater Products Bany Cleaners E.W Bliss Razors Edge Stack Insurance Agency Goodenough s Goodies Plumbs Krazy Cow Gary s Hobby Shop WBCH Edward D lones & Co River Bend Travel Lifestyles Hastings Sanitary Service Hastings City Bank lack & ludy Lenz Fillmore Equipment Cove Distributors. Inc ICS Travel U S Postal Service Cinder Pharmacy Chase Crest Hill Farms Hallifax Services Hastings Color Center Thomapple Motors Consumers Power Co MainStree*. Savings/Oakcrest MC Supply Hastings Public Library Feed Sack Fashions Herbert Burpee KCC Thomapple Arts Council Brown's Custom Interiors Miller Real Estate Ponderosa Arris Matrix Sheriff Steve DeBoer & Thomas Davis Jeweler Bob s Gun & Tackle Barry Community Hospice Sandy lames (Creative Catering/ Barry County Commissioner) Brian's Tire & Service Advanced Commercial Printers Blankenstein Bill Doherty Wendy Wilson won the Hastings Kiwanis Club Scholarship. Middleville appoints new village clerk Maria Fuller has been appointed to fill lhe village clerk’s position vacated by Cheryl Hooper, who after election, did not take her oath of office. Fuller was appointed to fill the remainder of the two-year term to end April 1998. Fuller is a political science major with ex­ tensive experience in office management and administrative skills. She said she is eager to serve the members of the community with the following as three of her main goals for the first year: • To keep the community accurately and unbiasedly informed regarding council Barry County Sheriff Dept Dewey s Auto Body Hastings Medical Billing. Inc County Seat McDonalds Pad nos Iron & Metal Performance Plus/Ouick Lube Thomas lohnson Tom s Market Barlow Florist Boomtown Sound & Video Seif Chevrolet Blair s Pet & Garden Whites Photography Bosley Pharmacy American Enterprises/Dowl It U Rent Em Canoe Whispering Waters Campground Barry Cleaners Mexican Connexion Spencer's Towing & Recovery NIGHT COMPUTER OPERATOR Part Time - Second Shift PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a part-time Night Computer Operator in the Information Services Department. Candidates must have computer operations experience, and proficiency in CRT keyboard, 10-key calculator and typing. Basic knowledge o.' Sleeping preferred This individual will work 1 or 2 nights per week, as well as provide backup coverage in the depart­ ment as needed. Responsibilities indude processing and reconciling patient charges and pay­ ments. processing statements and reports, and running file backup. Must be available for a one day General Onentaf-on to the hospital on the first Monday of the month following hire Please submit resume/application to: Pennock Hospital Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616)948-3112 EOE happenings • To put more of the traditional clerk dudes back in the office, using a more centralized approach to give better accountability for timely and accurate processing of important documents and correspondence It will also save the village money by elimnating un­ necessary outside assistance and supervision, she said. • To maintain records that are accurate and easily accessible. The Village Council has begun the process to have the village or­ dinances codified. This is a time to implcmcnl new procedures to keep the ordinances, mo­ tions, and minutes organized and updated, she said. » The new clerk initially has established Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to noon as office hours on a walk-in basis. If she finds that i greater amount of regular office hours-u needed, they will be provided. During this time, she will be accessible foi public comments, questions, and votei registration. If this time is not convenient people are asked to contact Village Hall to se up an appointment. The public is encouraged to come by anc med the new clerk and express any ideas o comments. J �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6. 1996 — Page 17 Four candidates, write-in to vie in Lakewood vote by Jason Carr Staff Writer Four candidates are on the ballot and a fifth is running as a write-in for the Lake­ wood School Board elections scheduled on June 10. Two arc incumbents. President Lester Forman and Secretary Sonja Davis, are seek­ ing re-election. The challengers are Ramona Stambaugh and Frank Williams. The write­ in candkkuc is Clifford Randall. The two incumbents have been supportive of recent bond issues to build or update facil­ ities. The challengers, backed by the Rea­ sonable Citizens for Education, have op­ posed them as wasteful and costly and they have been critical of recent board actions. The following is a list of questions sub­ mitted to each of the candidates who filed: 1. Prayer: How do you feel about prayer in school? 2. Charters: What is your opinion of charter schools'.’ 3. Gay teacher: What would be your opinion if it became known that a Lakewood school teacher was a homosexual? 4. Issue: What do you see as the biggest single issue for the Lakewood school dis5. Past proposals: Have you sup­ ported or opposed Lakewood school bond proposals in the past? Why or why noi? 6. Strikes: Do you think a law should be passed making it more difficult for teach­ ers to strike? 7. Tenure: How do you feel about teacher tenure? Should we have reform. should the probationary period be longer or do you think it is fair as it is set up now? 8. Bond issue: What kind of bond pro­ posal do you think would work? 9. Why you?: Why should the voters pick you over any of the other candidates'* Sonja Davis Davis is a co-owner of Hanna-Davis Meals. • Prayer: She declared that she is "for prayer everywhere. I think the great thing about prayer is it doesn’t matter if they make a law against it. People can pray anywhere. I think prayer is a wonderful thing." • Charters: Davis said that the jury is still out on charter schools and that it is something that will have to continue to be ualchcd • Gay teacher: Davis said. "This is something the Lakewood school district has never had to face. I hope they don’t have to deal with that. But school boards have to make decisions based on legal guidelines, so I can’t say if I'd vote this way or that way if it ever came up. My personal belief is it is not an alternate lifestyle, it is an immoral lifestyle." • Issue: She said that school facilities are the biggest issue facing Lakewood, adding that buildings are a very high priority and the board is working on it all the time. "I hope wc can come up with the right an­ swer this lime." Davis said. • Past proposals: She has supported the last few bond issues because she believes they have tried to address the problem. _________________________________________ LEGAL NOTICES: TO THE RESffiSnSOF BARRY COUNTY Board of Appeal* will conduct a public for th* following: NO. V-9-96 — Melinda J. Rugh, r*al «»tat* moi gag* mod* by ALLEN R. BURTON and LINDA E. BURTON hu»bond and wlf*. of 7095 lomm*c. Road. D*lton. Michigan 49046. and BOND OCATKDN At 54 L*och Lok* oH N. Broodwoy who** addr*** i* 2007 Ea»t*m. S.E., Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49507. dertod D*c*mt>*c 13. 1994 and R*qu**fing o vorionco to build o principal and Interest the wm of Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Four Cents (59,714.04) and no suit or proceedings ot low hev- LOCATION: At 11148 Wildwood Rd., on th* NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN fhot by virtu* ol th* roar lot lino than allowed. will mH ot th* Eo»t door of th* County Circuit Court NO. V-1196 — Johocock* Mortgoge. together with the legol lee* and charge* of the »ale, including attorney * fee* Stult*. (applicant*) LOCATION At 2751 W. Hickory Rd . on the North PURPOSE Requesting a variance on the required size of a temporary structure. GREETING DATE: June IB. 1996. _ PLACE: Community Room in the Court* and Low BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWti.’ CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE EAST ALONG SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 Of THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 APPROX IMATELY 10 ROOS TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD AS POINT Of BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE Of SAID SECTION. 660 FEET THENCE NORTHERLY 165 FEET THENCE WESTERLY 660 FEET TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD. THENCE SOUTHERLY 165 FEET ALONG MID DLE OF LAMMERS ROAD TO POINT OF BEGINNING which ho* the oddre** of 7095 Lommer* Rood. Delton Michigan 49046. abandoned in accordance with MCI $600.3241 (a) in irorior.ce application* ore available for REWARP County REPORT CRIME 1-800-331*9031 Auto/ Home combination dis­ count. plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50 + drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 56+ and security. Agent CARY BEGG AGENCY Auto.. Home, Life Commercial 128S Mcfrpn. Hartings. Ui«90» Fu: 945-9914 FARMERS iwsurarciL MECHANIC P.O.Box IM,Hastings, Ml 49058 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING The Baltimore Township Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing followed by a meeting for Monday. June 10, al 7:15 pun. at the Township Hall 6424 S. Bedford Road. The purpose of the meeting is: 1. To consider rezoning property owned by Robert and Marilyn Swaiteck (property desc: E 10 A of S 16 A of E 1/2 of SW 1/4 Sec 10) from R-4 (Residential - Recreational) to A-l (Agricultural and Open Space). or To consider amending the Baltimore Township Zoning Ordinance adding dog kennels as a Special Exception Use under property zoned R-f. 2. To consider rezoning property owned by Gerald Jaynes (properiv desc: lot beg E line M-37 & E W 1/4 line inter th 208 71 ft S for POB. th E 208.71 ft th S 208.71 ft th W 208.71 ft th N 208.71 ft to POB) from A (Agricultural) to C (Commercial) GARY BEGG, LUTCF - Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. Send letter of quaifcotxm to *1,500- 'Check our new “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. * Ad * 4M • do )-M Graphics Swrving The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 1996 in the Commission Chamber of the Barry County Courthouse. or To consider any other option presented which would make it legally possible to grant or deny the necessary permits for the owner to have a commercial business at that location. Anyone interested may attend, or you may send questions or comments prior to the public hearing/meeting to the Baltimore Township Clerk, 4502 Davidson Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. or phone 945-9304. Teddie Soya Baltimore Township Clerk maintain critical support and improve performance. Business incubators accelerate the suc­ cessful development of entrepreneurial com­ panies by providing mentoring, support ser­ vices and professional advice. In many cases, these services and space rental are offered at below-market rates to encourage new business formation, job creation and technology transfer. There arc now more than 500 incubators in North America housing 8.000 fledgling firms. Incubators open at a rate of one per week. The conference was conducted by the NBIA with support from corporate and public spon­ sors. including Hibernia National Bank, the City of New Orleans Division of Economic Development. Coopers & Lybrand. L.L.P.. Pacific Gas A Electric. Microsoft Corp.. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Loui­ siana Department of Economic Development. The RGK Foundation. Entergy Corp.. Clevron Production Co.. Ohio University and Lockheed Martin Manned Space Systems Rahn also served on the judging panel that selected the NBIA “Incubator of lhe Year.” When you need to say “WELCOME" to a new neighbor...“THANKS” to a special friends, or t knowledge of 2 cylinder * 4 cylinder engines. Silent Observer Str**t, (4/« Farmers Insurance Group L. Joseph Rahn, executive director of the Hastings EDC of the Hastings Industrial In­ cubator. was a featured speaker at the 10th na­ tional conference on Business Incubation May 22-25. in New Orleans. La Rahn spoke about maintaining a healthy slate incubator association. More than 500 business incubation profes­ sionals and business development experts from the United States and abroad attended the conference, conducted by the National Business Incubation Association (NBIA). Accountability is the basis for all best prac­ tice and the key to continued support for pro­ grams that support business growth. “Thriv­ ing In Changing Times’* was the conference theme, encouraging participants to address to­ day’s challenging management issues and to adapt in ways that will maximize the success of their incubation programs and client firms. Wilbur F. Hawkins, deputy assistant secretary for economic development. U.S. Department of Commerce, explained how mandates to do more with less are resulting in rising expectations for the accountability of all government-funded projects. He offered ad­ vice to incubator professionals about how to local company In Hastings. MUST be able to work well with public. MUST have a working (6/13) cation" al a reasonable cost. I Repeated attempts to contact Ramona Stambaugh for an interview were not suc­ cessful). Clifford Randall is running as a write­ in candidate. He is a case manager at the Michigan Reformatory in Ionia. In a prepared statement, has outlined three points that he wants to deal with First, he calls for remodeling, renovating or adding on to lhe elementary schools in Clarksville. Lake Odessa and Sunfield; sell­ ing the portables in Wcxxlland and moving lhe students into lhe present junior high school: building a new high school with a larger auditorium and gymnasium and turn­ ing the current high school into a middle school for grades six through eight. Second, he wants to raise starting teacher salaries "to the point where they arc compet­ itive with any in the state." Third, he calls for the community to ac­ tively encourage all children from birth "to explore all »hc arts, all the sciences, all the sports, all of their gifts." Rahn speaks at national business incubator event position for right person Drafted by: William M. Aikoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. NW. Ste. 111-A Grand Rapid* Ml 49503 (616)45*-1315 For your insurance call • Past proposals: He said that he has supported past bond initiatives. • Strikes: Forman disagreed that any law should be passed making it more difficult for teachers to strike, pointing out that there is already a law that prohibits teacher strikes. • Tenure: He said that he has no prob­ lems with teacher tenure, adding that it is a process that can be controlled through proper administrative evaluations. However, he added that. “The only nega­ tive is that the process seems quite long." • Why yon?: Forman said he believed he should be re-elected because. "I’ve been in­ volved in the school system prior to its existence and all my life. I’ve been on the board for four years and if what I represent and have carried out represent the wishes of people, then I would appreciate their support." Frppk WIHfcyn, Williams is a part-time instructor in crim­ inal justice at Montcalm Community Col­ lege and is a warden's adminsirative assistant at the Ionia Maximum Security Correctional Facility. • Prayer: Williams said. "I don’t have problems with spontaneous prayer if it’s done by the students. The Supreme Court has been clear on planned prayer and I hap­ pen to agree with those decisions " • Charters: Williams also said that he thinks charter schools have a role in educa­ tion, but that they should not be used to re­ place public education. • Gay teacher: Williams said. "My own personal opinion is if it doesn't affect their teaching, or if they don’t impose themselves on their students, so what?" • Issue: Williams said that lhe biggest issue in the school district is to renovate the four elementary schools and work on the middle school in Woodland. He believes that by bidding out all the architecture and build­ ing work, the project could be completed for much less money than has been proposed by the school board. He also objected to previ­ ous proposals always calling for a new high school. • Strikes: Williams agrees with Gover­ nor John Engler's stand on teacher strikes, pointing out that since he is a stale em­ ployee. "If I strike. I gel fired." • Tenure: Williams admits he hasn't formed a definite opinion on teacher lenure. saying that while it has .some good, it also has some problems. • Why you: He said that people should vote for him to "restore integrity to the board and ensure we can provide quality edu­ Wb are a growing 2007 Eastern. 51. f Administrator. 220 W. Stat* gs. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891. L. Boonma. • Strikes: She did not agree that a law should be passed making it more difficult for teachers to strike, also pointing out that there is already a law prohibiting teacher strikes. • Tenure: She was neutral on teacher tenure, saying that board operates within lhe tenure law. “We really don’t have a whole lot to say. The administrators recommend teachers for tenure or no tenure.' • Why you: When asked why the voier should pick her. Davis answered. "I'm not going lo say I’m a better person for the job than anyone else. I'm sure there are many people living in the Lakewood area who would be better at this job than I am. but if I’m elected. I will continue to do my best. If I'm not. so be it and God bless — there is life after school board." Lester Forman Forman is the current board president. He works at Depot Law Office in Hastings and serves as Woodland Village President. • Prayer: Forman said. "Whatever the law is, we have to follow it. I think a person has to follow the rules, regulations and laws.” • Charters: Forman does not advocate charter schools, saying that he feels they could hurt the public schools. He would rather take the money going to charter schools and use it "to make public schools better." • Gay teacher: He also says that in the event of a homosexual teacher in the Lake­ wood district that the board "would have to follow legal and contractual resolutions to whatever that problem might bring.” • Issue: Forman said that now the most discussed issue in the community is the buildings and facilities bond issue. �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6. 1996 ‘Enjoy sunsets, thunderstorms/ HHS grads told by Mary Warner Staff Writer The 187 graduates of Hastings High School were given some lough challenges by keynote speaker Tomothy Johnston at graduation ceremonies Friday, including Make our streets safe from crime." "Stand up for what you truly believe." "Remove yourself from situations that arc unhealthy." and "Be a person of your word." But some of the challenges were perhaps a little less difficult, such as “Have fun." “Smile at someone you don't know." and "Enjoy sunsets and thunderstorms Seniors paraded into the high school gymnasium to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance. Assistant High School Principal Timothy Johnson told graduates that "the decisions you make at this crossroads will affect you the rest of your life." Johnston, the assistant principal al HHS. told students they should do what Robert Schuller advises in his book. "Tough Times Never Last. But Tough People Do." Accord­ ing to Johnston. Schuller stresses in his book that it is important to set goals and carry them out "1 want you to take away from this cere­ mony some personal goals." he told the graduates He advised them to "make our streets safe from crime. Be a productive member of society. Be an active member of your church and community. Hold a door open for those who cannot. Enjoy nature. Use your talents. Be understanding of (he less fortunate. Be proud of who you arc. Don't make excuses. Accept responsibility. Volunteer your services. Make the maxi­ mum effort in every thing you do. Ask for help when you need it. Spend time with yourself.” Johnston also challenged students to "say lo the special person who's helped you be­ come the person you are. Thank you', and tell them you love them." Also speaking at Friday s ceremony were covaledictorians Aaron Schantz and Lisa Reynolds. Reynolds told graduates to "re­ member the importance of role models." She also cautioned that "no one made an impact on the world without some hard work and disappointment." Also, she said. "Whatever you choose lo do. don't do it for money, power, or fame — do it because you feel driven iodo it." Schantz, whose message was "the racc-is not to the swift." said. "Il is not necessary to be the smartest, most athletic or most popu­ lar to be successful." and also. "Wc iced to face the obstacles in our life as a wav to de­ fine ourselves as individuals." The ceremony included musical presenta­ tions by the Hastings High School Varsity Singers and Concert Choir, and students Christy LaJoye. Angie Saner. Lamian De­ Goa. and Jim Robbe. The processional and recessional was played by the Hastings High School Band. .1 Pick up a copy of The Hastings BANNER A capacity crowd turned out for the event. Every Week tor COMPLETE SPORTS COVERACE NEWS .of the local and area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! "Stand As One" was performed by the Hastings High School Varsity Singers and Concert Choir, directed by Patti LaJoye. GET YOUR COPIES Hastings Banner for Barry County! Help is at your finger- at any of these area locations In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Back Door Deli Terry’s Tick Tock S&S Country Store Gun Lake — In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-O Shell In Nashville — South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) We have the answers to all your concerns about living with neuromuscular disease. Getting help couldn't be easier. Our lifeline is toll-free. THE VOICE OF HOPE 1-800­ 572-1717 WIDR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 6. 1996 — Page 19 Adult commencement exercises held in Hastings by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Friends, family and teachers -athrr.’d Sunday to congratulate six adults who successfully completed their high school education from Hastings High School this year. The commencement address was given by an alumni of the aduh education program. Hastings Pblicc Officer Rick Argo. Argo said he quit high school to help out at home, but as time passed, found that he got only jobs without much chance for advancement In addition to his regular job in a factory. he worked as a reserve police officer in the city of Hastings He liked the work, but knew any chance ol becoming a regular law enforcement officer was gone unless he had at least a 12th grade education So. in 1984 he enrolled in the adult education program in Hastings, going to school nights for the next three years to gain his high school diploma, he said "It took three years, and with a family, it wasn't easy." he said. 1 hand it to anyone who goes back to school It is hard." “You still have to choose whatever you want to do.” — Officer Rick Argo College students are becoming computer addicts DETROIT (AP) _ The newest addiction showing up on college campuses isn't illegal, fattening or dangerous But some experts say it’s unhealthy for students to spend too much lime on computers Some schools are limiting how much time students logged on for in computer labs, and at least one is forming a support group to help students spend less time using a computer. Officials at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University have not taken such steps. But David Novicki, assistant director of counseling services at Michigan State. sa”< the problem bean, close watching. Students are "a population who arc easily addicted, whether it be to drugs, relationships or the Internet." he told the Detroit Free Press for a recent article "Il could be an iceberg coming our way," he said. Mark VanAntwerp, a 23-ycar-old senior in computer science engineering at the University of Michigan, spends about 12 hours a day on his computer. lie says he is Attending the adult graduation at Hastings High School were (from left) president of the Hastings Board of Education Patricia Endsley. Superintendent Carl Schoessel, Adult Education Director Beth Robb, featured speaker Hastings City Police Officer Rick Argo, and Pnncipal of Southeastern Elementary. Chris Warren. not addicted. "It’s not something I can't stop. It's not a physical addiction." he said. "It is a powerful force and something I enjoy and want to do more and more and marc, that's all." A new computer engineering graduate from Ann Arbor. Brian Hemacki, scoffed at suggestions that lhe 12-to-15 hours a day he spent on the computer might represent an addiction. "This is my life. If I were an artist who painted all day. whose friends were other artists and who spent his free time tn an art gallery, no one would say I was addicted to City Police Officer Rick Argo "You still have to choose whatever you Within a week of getting his diploma, he was offered a chance to work as police dispatcher. "I had to take a pay cut. but I knew I was on the road I wanted to be." he recalled. ’ After two years, lhe chief at the lime sent him to the police academy , and within eight months, he was sworn in as a Hastings police officer. He has now been on the job for nine years. Argo also took college courses. He said he wanted to encourage lhe new gpduates, saying they had taken the steps they needed to improve their lives. But achieving an education is not the end. it's just the beginning, he said. want to do." he said. During the tribute to the students given by Southeastern Principal Chns Warren, he read some of the comments made by the adults who relumed to school. Clint Can .hers wrote. "Getting more education is the smartest thing I’ve ever done." The invocation was given by graduate JoAnn DuFlo. with the diplomas were presented by Hastings Board of Education President Pal Endsley. Two musical selections. "Hero" and "I Believe" were presented by Florence Freeman, accompanied by Harold Freeman The graduates were Carothers. JoAnn DuFlo. Heather Quada. Amy Cramer. Christina Kaminski and Wcnda Warren. an.” he said. A University of Michigan survey of 200 students last year found an average of 10 hours weekly was spent on-line, while 18 percent of the polled students were logged on more than 20 hours a week The survey concluded that for a few students, computer time "seems like a major feature of their lives." At lhe University of Maryland at College Park, the Caught in the Web support group is being formed, said staff psychologist Dr. Linda Tipton. "Il’s comparable to gambling or shopping addictions. It's something that makes you feci good about yourself. ’ she The graduating adults received their diplomas Sunday from Patricia Endsley, president of the Hastings Board of Education (left)) and Carl Schoessel. superintendent of Hastings Schools. Teacher featured in national magazine by Mary Warner ktnff WiT- * Northeastern fourth grade tc?cher Tim Newsted is a bona fide, true-blue Sigma Chi alumni. When he attended Albion College in the *70s he was a member of lhe fraternity, which is the second largest it the country . Every year, when he returns lo Albion for homecoming festivities, he visits lhe Sigma Chi house where he lived dunng college. Thus it was a pleasant surprise when Ncwsted learned he was to be featured in the fraternity’s national magazine. "I got a phone call out of lhe blue saying they wanted to do a feature story on me." he said. Ncwsted was interviewed over the phone, and the story was printed in lhe Spring. 1996 issue of the quarterly Sigma Chi magazine. Ncwsted suspects he was selected by lhe magazine because of some of the unique pro­ jects he has undertaken as a teacher al Northeastern. In 1995. his fourth grade class was one of 10 school classrooms across the U.S. se­ lected by USA Today’s Baseball Weekly to participate in a fantasy basebail league Students had to compete for a mythical pen­ nant, drafting players, trading them, and managing the teams. The Hastings students did not win the competition -- they finished fifth — but they had fun participating and liked the national attention the project ex­ posed them to. Newsted said. Newsted has instituted career, bobby, and collector's clubs at Northeastern, has coordi­ nated cable access to the classrooms, and has participated in mainstreaming special educa­ tion children into his classroom. Dunng Black History month, each of his students chose a famous black American to study, then dressed up in costume and gave a pre­ sentation about their chosen person to the student body. Tiewsted involves his students in such pro­ jects. he said, because he wants to make teaming interesting. He discovered the im­ portance of making school fun and challeng­ ing very early in his life, he said. His fourth grade teacher, in Niles. Mich where he grew up. was an inspiration "We were always busy and constantly challenged." he said. "She made learning fun tor everyone " Ncwsted has also participated in some unique community projects. In 1994 he crawled three miles in seven hours to raise over S5.(XM) for the chanty Love. Inc. The fund-raising feat mimicked a similar effort undertaken by Ncwsted and fellow Sigma Chi fraternity members when Newsted wax attending college. The Iratemii* was looking for a project that would not only raise money and call attention to lhe fraternity, but would also help the fraternity win a cov cted Sigma Chi public relations award. Ncwsted and some of his fraternity brothers raised $250 crawling nine miles, w hich was given to a facility for minimally brain-dam­ aged children When Ncwsted undcrt<x>k the 1994 crawl, he opted for less crawling and more money. contacting some 200 friend*, relatives and community leaders to obtain pledges The fund-raising crawl and other activitcs prompted one ol Ncwstcd's former students, who had become a Jaycec member, to nomi­ nate hmi for the Michigan Jaycces outstand­ ing educator of the year. For the award. Ncwsted was required to an­ swer questions and submit a biographical history . Newsted said the Jaycces must have liked the answers he gave, because he won the award in 1994. Newsted is humble about his achieve­ ments. say ing he is "in awe" of the other members of the leaching staff at Northeastern, who "have as much or more to give than 1 do." Still, he admits he bongs unbridled enthu­ siasm to his leaching - enthusiasm that is undoubtedly infectious. Of leaching, he said. "I want to do it every day and I enjoy it every day. The kids ener­ gize you." Ncwsted also thinks education involves more than just teaching the fundamentals. "The biggest challenge facing young edu­ cators today is teaching decision-making skills." he wrote in answer to one of the Jaycees' questions "Every child needs en­ couragement to become the best individual he/shc is capable of becoming - mentally, physically, and emotionally. Additionally, they i.eed positive strokes to build a healthy self-image." He also wrote. "Children need to be edu­ cated on the dangers of drugs. AIDS, teen pregnancy, suicide, and other issues con­ fronting them on a daily basis. Our lop pri­ ority must be the development of confident, responsible citizens " “I think it’s the best job in the world to have.” — Tim Newsted Newsted is married and has three children He said that although teaching was whal he always wanted to do. he almost gave up on the profession in the early '80s when he was pink-slipped three limes during a national re­ cession. But each time he was called back to teach, he went, and he finally settled into the profession with no more side trips into sell­ ing insurance, which he did for two years dunng the recession Ncwsted also may not have become a teacher al all if he hadn't obtained a teaching position just before he was due to enter a theological seminary. Fate seems to have kept him focused on education, however. and he would be loath to give it up. he said "I think it’s the best job in lhe world to have." Ncwsted also wrote that "Every child is our future, and every adult associated with that child is a teacher Wc need to show (childreni fairness, decency, good manners, and most of all. we need to show them that we love them." ..wa. . —v. • . A psychologist at the school's counseling center. Jonathan Kandell, worries that students who spend much of their time with a computer and on-line friends arc fooling themselves into thinking they have healthy lives. "It may give them a false sense ol security. it makes it more difficult for them io engage in face-to-face contact." be said. Hemacki. 22. whose on-line time paid off with a computer job he starts this month, agreed that some students are more sociable on a computer than in person. "And I suppose they hide behind their computers," he said. "But if there weren't computers, they’d hide behind books or the television." EST. 1956 The annual fourth grade Northeastern Elementary picnic gave Newsted (pictured at center) and his students time to fish, play ball, eat hotdogs, and practice their daily vocabulary word, which Friday was ’gala’ in honor of the picnic. "96" CLEARANCE SALE Education? Retirement? Peace of Mind? You have your reasons. HEJjyou've beard all the rules: "Don't Drink and Drive. -Bnckleyour Safety Belt." Tiy Attention to the Road. You know'em by heart. But you think it could never happen tt» vou. The way seme $499500 people DUTCHMEN 1203 . - QP/|/g brother riding in the car with you. IO Or for your test fnend i- Ae passenger «at QJ Or for ihat family in the other car CPIHIB! With don't<fcittoryon-Don forvourlmk No iruitcr whal yixi'rc wiving money Im. US Savinp bonds nuke xemc They’re hacked by the full lorth and credit of lhe United Sijlci They corn uNcrol for up lo 30 yean. And their value » guaranteed lo grim ai markcl-bawd tolo Ask your employer or hanker about saving with U.S Savings Hoods Don't Wreck Tour Lire uy - -------i dumb mistake. The most rmportant piece of hardware to keep • Heater • Refrigerator • Awning • Screen Room • Spare Tire • Step • Curtains running on your car is your head. Or for a recorded message of cumol rale information. call I JWOUl VHOSU I-JWO-UC72M.3 Your Michigan State ‘ Police care about you. D0ntWrBc|{ n Your Life! 7303 S. DIVISION 281-1888 �Page 20 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 6. 1996 COURT NEWS: In Barn County Circuit Court Iasi week. Gregory L. Homrich. 20. of 1144 Manitoba Trail. Wayland, was sentenced to two to IO years in pnu»n for violating his probation by tailing to report to his probation officer. Homrich was serving probation for a con­ viction of breaking and entering Homrich had already served 323 day s in jail, part of it for a previous probation viola­ tion. Homrich’s attorney. William Doherty, said Homrich has "a substance abuse prob­ lem that has not been addressed “ Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Autoidotive 19X5 PONTIAC 6000 run*, drives, & looks good $1,000 OBO. 948-4694 Help Wanted ATTENTION STUDENTS! National firm expanding! $1025 to start! Great resume experience, flexible full/parttime, A.A.S.P. Scholarships available. Call .Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm. Grand Haven, 846-2055, Grand Rapids, 245-3882. Kalamazoo. 323-7800___________________ CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY Direct care staff to help six MR/A IS people. Parttimc/on-call shifts now avail­ able. Starting pay $5.75/hour. Call between 8am-7pm, 945-9613.___________________ FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTA­ TIVE position available al our main office in Hastings. Performs new account and customer service functions. This position requires excellent inter­ personal skills and sales abili­ ties, as well as proficiency in the secretarial area. PC experience will be helpful. Applications are now being accepted al Hastings City Bank Personnel Office, 150 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml, MF, E.O.E_________________ KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE. HEAD COACH, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL. Associate degree required; previous coaching experience preferred. Strong communica­ tion and leadership skills; responsible for recruitment and budget; commitment to success of student-athletes. 1996-97 salary $4,603. Posting closes June 14,1996. Send cover letter and resume to Administrative Services Job #607, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Ml 49017-3397. An Equal Oppor­ tunity Employcr/Educator. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE. COUNSELOR. Required: Master's degree in Counseling or Student Personnel work; Eligibility for Counselor Licensure in Michigan. Experi­ ence in working with traditional' non-traditional college students. Career Counseling experience preferred. Date of Hire/August 14, 1996. Salary commensurate with education/cxperience. Posting closes June 14, 1996. Send cover letter and resume to Administrative Services Job #608, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Ml 49017-3397 An equal Opportunity Employcr/Educator.__________ KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE. SECRETARY, VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS DEPT. Part-time. Post-secondary prep in secretarial studies; two years w-ork experience in related field. Ability to use Macintosh computer/software, data entry/ retrieval skills. Posting closes June 14,1996. Send cover letter and resume to Administrative Services Job #609, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397. An Equal Oppor tunity Employcr/Educator. SALES MANAGER TRAI­ NEE Immediate local openings. Wc will send you to school for 3 weeks, expenses paid, train you in the field...selling new and servicing established accounts. You must be I idable, ambi­ tious and sports-minded. Bene­ fits include medical, dental, 401(k). Call today: MR. WEST at 800-23X4)996 for confidential interview. EOE M'F. Community Notices Mobilt’ Homes ONEIDA FIELD MARKET PRESENTS 1996 schedule: June 22-23. Sept 28-29. Arts' crafts, antiques/collectibles, business, auction, entertain­ ment, food and more. Recrea­ tional Marketplace, 3 miles west of Grand Ledge (517) 627-7114 P.O. Box 406. Grand Ledge, Ml 48837-0406 ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. GaraRe Sale GARAGE SALE. Thursday, June 6th. 9am-6pm; Friday, June 7th, 9am-2pm at 13275 Banfield Road, by Banfield United Methodist Women___________ JUNE 7 A 8,9-?. Toys, clothes, housewares and lots more. 2950 Heath Rd., Hastings._________ JUNE 7TH & STH from 9-?. Misc.. 525 Oakdale, Hastings. National ids HOMEOWNERS WANTED!! Kayak Pools is seeking demo homesites to display its new maintenance free Kayak Pool. Save thousands of $$S with this unique opportuni­ ty. Call Now!!! 1-800-9-KA YAK-9__________ •LUMBER PRICE L PT’ Steel bu ildings dealer prof ts are up!!! Cost as low as S3 sq. foot. National Manufacturer award­ ing local dealership. (303) 759-3200. exL 2200 I'or Sale BEAUTIFUL WHITE DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $650., sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL MATCHING SOFA, loveseat & chair, medium gray & mauve (2 months old). Sell for $285. 1-517 699-4148____________ BEAUTIFUL PINE FINISH 6 piece bedroom outfit with queen size mattress set. Brand new! Cost SI ,600, asking $500 or best offer. 1-517-676-6414 SEALY KING SIZE MATTRESS set, 2 months old, cost $1,300 oew, sell for $300 or possible trade for walerbed. 1-517-676-6414_____________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC QUEEN SIZE mattress set with frame, 2 months old. Still in plastic, cost $800, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-2251 Husiness Services HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint Call Randson, 945-2545____________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson, 616-945-2545 _______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! 'Home and income property'Debt ConsolidationTurned down? problem credit0 We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation._________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, al! workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Wanted GUITARS WANTED: Collec­ tor pays $100 to $5,000 for Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch, National, Dobro. 1-800-375-CLAY. /’<M AKC ROTTWEILER, 1 big beautiful healthy male left from very large litter. Excellent bloodlines, family raised, all vet work done, includes 2nd shots, both parents can be seen. Do:/t delay/he's a b e a M y! 616-765-3260_______________ DOBERMAN MIX M tLE, 10 weeks old, 1st shot', & heart worm. 616-795-3483 Miscellaneous BED, BEAUTIFUL BRASS queen size, ultra premium mattress set with frame, never used, still in plastic, cost $900, sacrifice $300. 616281-7584 HAPPY AD June 9th Happy 60th BirthdayDonna Gulchcss! Love, ________________ Your Family WRITERS! Get published, fiction/non-fiction. New Video shows you how. $39.95. Call TLP. 616-374-0061. M.CWisa/ COD. Kcal I'slah ATTENTION VETERANS AND RESERVIST, buy the home of your choice. No money down, No closing cost Call today for details. The Mortgage House 616-945-0299_________ HASTINGS, Algonquin Lake Estates. 220x186* custom built Many quality features. 6 rooms, 2 baths; Lower level: 5 rooms, 1 bath. Attached large garage, air, 28 head automatic sprinklers, $184,900 Owners 948-2015 IF YOU HAVE HAD a bank­ ruptcy or slow credit you may still qualify for a loan Call today for details. The Mortgage House 616-945-0299 _______________ UNLOCK THE CASH IN YOUR HOME. Pay off your credit card and other expensive loans. Consolidate your bills into one monthly payment. Cal! today for details. The Mortgage House 616-945-0299 Thank You CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to my daughters & grandchildren for giving me the great party for my 90th birthday. Thanks to my relatives and many fnends for coming and for cards, gifts and flowers. _________ Mabie Poff Burleigh CARD OF THANKS The family of Wilfred Burns wish lo express their thanks and appreciation for the care given to him by Dr. Woodliff and his staff and nurses on 2 South at Pennock Hospital. Thank you to all those who sent flowers, cards and to thcose who went to sec him at home and in the hospital. We will always miss him. Thank you lo Girrbach Funeral Home for their help. Wife: Dorothy, Sons: Len A. Marge Burns, Frank Burns, Daughters: Donald & Betty Taylor, Morris A Barbara Reiglcr, DELUXE APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR LEASE We arc now accepting applications for one and two bedroom apartments located in Hastings. Monthly rent is $540 and $565 respectively. One month's rent as security deposit Your apartment will feature: • Natural Gas, Hot Water Heat Included • Attached Garage with Auto Opener • Barrier Free Design (1 bdr. only) • Porch/Balcony • Air Conditioning • Cable Ready • Laundry on Premises • Automatic Dishwasher Please call Leonard at 948-2X08 after 6 p.m. for more information, or page Bill at 230-3439 and leave your number. • A July 2 trial date was set lor John H Lenhart, 21. of IKK Green Apple Drive, Grand Rapids, who is accused of first-degree criminal sexual conduct Lenhart s attorney. James Gouloozc, has filed motions with lhe court to have lhe victim, a 7-ycar-old girl, undergo medical testing for evidence of sex­ ual assault. Gouloozc also is asking for ac­ cess to the psychological records of the vic­ tim. who is undergoing counseling. A hear­ ing on those motions will be June 14. Lenhart is accused of digital penetration of the victim when the girl was 6 years old • Casey L. Vanderploeg. 19. of XX7 116th Ave.. Martin, will spend 30 days in jail for violating his probation by failing to show up for appointments with his probation offi­ cer and failing to pay court fines and costs. Vanderploeg will be allowed to go to work during the day while he is in jail Vanderploeg was serving probation as a youthful offender for stealing firearms from a home. Circuit Judge James Fisher ordered that $25 be withheld from Vanderploeg's pay check each week lo pay the fines • Steven A. Kill. 17. of 329 W. Court St.. Hastings, was sentenced to two years of probation for breaking into an automobile May 9. Kill was allowed youthful trainee status, meaning there will be no formal record kept of his felony conviction kept if he serves his probation successfully. Kill's attorney. Frank Hillary, said Kill did not have a criminal record prior to the current offense. Kill told Judge Fisher "I just know I'm not going to do this again." • A June 13 pre-trial date was set for James W. Chancy. 19. of 9615 East D Ave., Richland, who is accused of second degree home invasion and larceny in a building. Chaney allegedly broke into a home in Johnstown Township last September and look a stereo, telephone, diamond ring and rifle. • Timothy K. Baker. 17, of 6522 Lindsey. Delton, stood mute to charges of breaking and entering and conspiracy to forge or alter a check signature. A not guilty plea was en­ tered on his behalf and a June 13 pre-trial date was set. Baker is accused of breaking into a store May I and conspiring lo forge or alter a check at the Orangeville 66 April 30. • James N. Whittaker. 21. of 11619 Da­ mon Road. Delton, stood mute to charges of breaking and entering, attempted breaking and entering, larceny in a building, and being a habitual offender. A not guilty plea was entered in his behalf and a June 13 pre-trial was set. Whittaker is accused of breaking into a gas station May 1 and stealing returnable soda cans. • Michael Gates. 20. of 931 Cloverdale Road. Hastings, received two years of proba­ * lion for attempted delivery of marijuana. More serious charges of selling marijuana were dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Gates claimed that 250 to 300 marijuana seeds found in his possession were for a hor­ ticulture project he was doing for a commu­ nity college class. Judge Fisher told Gales "Your story is slightly unbelievable as to what you in­ tended to do with the seeds." • Jody J. Taggert. 18. of 276 W. Cas grove. Nashville, was sentenced to two years of probation, with the first 30 days to be spent in the Barry County Jail, for a felony conviction of possessing marijuana. Taggert was given credit for 16 days of jail already served, and was allowed work release while in jail. A total of $20 a week will be taken out of his wages to pay court fines and costs, and Taggert must undergo substance abuse counseling. Delton man faces stalking, assault charges A Delton man who was being chased by another man with an ice ax used in mountain climbing sprayed his assailant in the face with pepper gas. Donald MacDonald, who gave a Delton address, has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon as well as aggravated stalking, a felony. MacDonald was arrested by Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik. with an assist from Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Sue Delcolto. The stalking charge was filed by the mother of the man McDonald is alleged to have assaulted with lhe ice ax. Kik said. The May 28 incident started at I p.m. in the Felpausch Food Center parking lot in Delton with McDonald chasing the victim. After being sprayed. McDonald fled the scene, with Kik and Delcolto in pursuit, but stopped at the Prairieville Township park, where he was apprehended as he tned lo wash off the pepper spray. Kik said Delton Ambulance Service was called lo make sure MacDonald was not harmed, and after examination. MacDonald was transported to the Barry County Jail. Kik said at lhe time of McDonalds arraignment, bond was set at SI00.000. EXTRA COPIES POLICE BEAT: Man won’t talk without a warrant HOPE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arc seeking warrants for domestic violence and obstructing a police officer against a 41-year-old Hope Township man who is suspected of abusing a woman Deputies were called lo an Acker's Point Home by a child of the uoman May 18 at 4 30 a.m. Tlic girl said when a fight started between the couple, she became frightened and ran to a neighbor’s house to call police Deputies interviewed the child at the neighbor s house while more deputies tried to talk to the man. who said he would not talk to them unless they had a warrant. The deputies left lo defuse the situation and seek warrants against the man. The woman in lhe case had numerous scratches and bruises; the children had no apparent injuries, deputies said. The woman and two children were taken from the scene by the deputies to temporary lodging. Speeder asked to slow down RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — An Algonquin Lake teen who Barry County Sheriffs deputies say was accused of driving in a reckless manner in the area near his home on May 19 had a visit from deputies. An Iroquois Trail homeowner told police a young man in a orange Corvette had driven past he and his family in excess of 65 miles an hour while crossing a double yellow line on Hammond Road. Two days later, the teen drove by the home of the homeowner and blew his horn, once al 3 a.m. and again at 11:15 p.m When deputies interviewed lhe young driver he said he had blown his horn because he was angry at the homeowner. Bad check warrant brings arrest WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A Woodland woman was arrested by Barry County Sheriffs deputies on a warrant out of Ionia County for writing a check for $200 against an account with insufficient funds. Tammy Ann Benedict. 27. was turned over lo Ionia police. Police have prints in vandalism WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Entering Lakewood High School through a skylight on the roof, vandals broke windows, opened lockers and threw papers and books in hallways, scattered clothes from the wardrobe department, tipped over tables and plants and look trophies from display cases. Barry County Sheriffs deputies were called by a Lake Odessa police officer May 25 at 2:30 a.m. when the officer saw all of the exterior doors of the school open. Deputies took photos of the damage, and foot prints on the roof which matched foot prints on one oi the doors. Five partial latent finger prints were taken from the trophy case in lhe gym. The case is under investigation. Car left in roadway removed WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A citizen's complaint led to the impoundment cf a car parked four feet into the roadway at Volte and Brown roads on May 31. Barry County Sheriffs deputies responded lo a citizen's call just after midnight to find a 1988 Dodge Dakota in the roadway. The registered owner could not be reached, and a wrecker was called to impound the car. Teen driving too fast crashes HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A pair of 16-ycar-olds from Hastings escaped injury when the driver of the vehicle rounded a curve too fast causing a crash. The driver in the May 29 accident on Cook Road near Hall Road told Barry County Sheriffs deputies he enteral lhe curve at 50 miles an hour, lost control of lhe car. went off lhe roadway and struck a tree. Freeport man doesn’t remember crash RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report a man was hurt in a single car crash when his vehicle went through the intersection of Gun Lake Road and South Wall Lake Road in the early morning hours of May 19. Daniel Nash. 38. from Freeport, is alleged to have driven off lhe roadway into a ditch, traveling on to become stuck in the edge of a pond. The 1995 CMC pickup was abandoned when deputies responded. Nash was last seen at a private residence where he was drinking alcohol, and his wife found him at home al 2:15 a.m. Deputies interviewed Nash at Pennock Hospital where he was being treated before being released. Nash said he didn't recall an accident. Deputies said his injuries were consistent with damage and evidence found at the scene of the crash. Nash was cited for careless driving and disregarding a stop sign. Il is unknown if seal belts were is use. and alcohol is considered a factor in the crash. Man arrested 3 times in a week HASTINGS — A Hastings man was arrested three limes in one week by Hastings City Police. . . On May 25. the 19-ycar old was arrested on a warrant from 56th District Court in Hastings for failure to appear on previous traffic offenses, and driving on a suspended license. On May 26. he was again arrested by Hastings officers for driving on a suspended license. Al that time, officers found an open bottle of vodka, schnapps, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. On May 29. the man was observed driving again by a different city police officer who was aware lhe man's license was suspended. The man was arrested again, lodged in Barry County jail with bond set al $100 Alcohol, tranquilizers lead to arrest HOPE TOWNSHIP- A driver who crashed his car May 31 told troopers from the State Police Post in Hastings he had taken six tranquilizers and consumed two alcoholic drinks before the accident. He was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor and drugs. Troopers said the 32- year-old Delton man was southbound on Guernsey Lake Road in a 1994 Ford pickup when he failed lo negotiate a curve, left lhe roadway, went down an embankment and stopped next to lhe lake. A preliminary breath lest showed a .34 level of blood alcohol. He was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. The crash occurred about 6 p.m. New traffic light scene of car crash RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Two were injured in a crash at Hastings' newest traffic light at the Green Street and Heath Road intersection on M-43/M37 on May 28 at about 11:30 a.m. Dennis Edward James. 39, of Hastings was traveling southbound on Heath Road attempting to turn left onto M-37/M-43 when his 1996 Dodge crashed into a car going north on Green Street. James told deputies he thought the light was green. The driver of the other car. Mamc Jo Patterson. 24. of Dowling, told Barry County Sheriffs deputies the light was green when she went through the intersection. James was cited for failure to yield the nght of way. Both drivers were transported to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Both were wearing scat belts and alcohol was not a factor in the accident. Two passengers in the Patterson vehicle. Vickie Clothier. 32. and Vernon Driscol. 54. were not injured. They were also wearing restraints. One driver turns in front of another HASTINGS — A 6 p.m. accident at the intersection of Green and South Michigan streets resulted in no injuries to the two drivers involved. Hastings City Police report. In the May 25 accident Steven Spencer. 37. was westbound on Green street when Cody Lyons. 16. castbound on Green Street, turned left in front of Spencer. Lyons was cited for of The BANNER failure to yield. Both men arc from Nashville. Officers said both wore seat bells and alcohol was not a factor in the accident. are available throughout Greater Barry County! TAe Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-06-13.pdf bf3fcfaf2d4458a283ae310eb1540f99 PDF Text Text Lakewood softball in state quarters Congress hopeful discusses issues See Page 12 See Page 3 Area school election roundup See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBUC UBRART 121 S CHURCH ST. ANNER »». HI 4^ Has i mGS THURSDAY. JUNE 13. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO. 24 News Briefs Historical Society annual meeting set The Barry County Historical Society will have its annual meeting and picnic at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. June 20, at the site of Harxhetts Mills, the home of Jackie Morris. 5400 Bivens Road. NashviBe. To rach the location, lake M-79 east of M-37 io Barryville Road, turn right and travel south until the intersection with Bivens Road. Turn right, and head toward the bottom of the hill, where there is a bridge. Turn left at the gate before the bridge and follow High Bank Creek lo the picnic area. Those attending are asked to bring a dish io pass, a folding chair and a table, akmg with table service. Election of officers and board members for 1996-97 will be held. The program, including a tour of the grounds, will be presented by Jackie Morns and Harold Frey. The sue is where Hancheu Mills once operated and where High Bank Creek Park was developed by Orlo Roush. All Historical Society meetings and events are open to the public. School millages narrowly defeated Will Hastings, BISD try again? by Mary Warner Staff Writer The defeat of two millage proposals Mor day. one for a special one-year half-mill in­ crease for the Hastings School District, and one for an increase of nine-tenths of one mill in operating millage for the Barry Intermedi­ ate School District, has left both boards with the decision of whether or not to put the question to voters again later this year. The request for a 0.5545-mill increase by the Hastings School District was defeated by a vote of 1,183 "no” votes to 1,003 “yesvotes in Monday's annual school election. The BISD request for a 0.9375-mill increase was defeated 1,494 to 1387. Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schocssel said he and members of the board were disappointed al the election results, and will make a decision whether to submit the proposal to voters again after Barry Interme­ diate school board members decide whether they will try again for a millage increase. In Monday's election. Hastings School Board President Patricia Endsley won re-elec­ tion to a fourth four-year term, and Eugene Haas, a learn development facilitator at Con­ sumers Power Co., won a seal being vacated by retiring board secretary Ray Rose. Unop­ posed for a third seal on the board was cc- Father’s Day car show is planned The 15th annual Father s Day Car Show and Swap Meet will be held Sun­ day at Charlton Park. More than a thousand cars from 1980 and before will be on display and there will be food and activities in the historic village. Spectators can vote for their favorite vehicle and the owner will receive a Spectator's Choice Trophy. Last year’s winner was a 1967 Plymouth Fastback A Mr Street Rodder of the year award also will be presented to the person who does the most to promote street rodding. The National Street Rod Association also will bestow safety and merit awards and Chariton Park will give out Directors and Commissioners awards. Wall plaques will be presented to the top five custom vehicles, top five antique or restored vehicles and top five street rods. Dash plaques will be given to the first 1.200 cars and there is $3,000 in door prizes. $1,700 in cash and a motor to be given away. A dub participation wall plaque and $20 will be presented to the car club with the most cars in attendance. The car that cones from the furthest distance away will win $20. Last year’s winner, a Chevy, came from Glendale. Ariz. Village activities will include wcaving. baking cookies on the wood stove, hand-cranked ice cream, bottomless mugs of lemonade and homemade pie. The event b hosted by the Michigan Street Rod Association. Cost b $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 5 to 15. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 I ment contractor Terry McKinney, who’d been appointed to the board in March to fill a vacancy and was running for the two years remaining in the four-year term. Three candidates were running for the two seats won by Endsley and Haas. On the bal­ lot. votef^ had to pick two of lhe three can­ didates. The other candidate for the two terms, nurse practitioner Kathleen Carlson, received lhe lowest number of votes of lhe three. Endsley received 1,157 votes. Haas 1.125 votes, and Carlson 1.047 votes. Tom Mohler, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District, said he was "very disappointed" with the defeat of the BISD millage proposal. The BISD was ask­ ing that the district's operating millage be increased from 1.10 to 2.03 mills. Residents of the Delton School District approved the additional millage by a margin of 368 "yes" votes to 334 "no" votes. But in Hastings, the proposal was defeated, 1160 voting "no" and 1019 voting "yes." "We were only 107 votes away from vic­ tory." Mohler said. "There’s every reason to believe we can be successful if we try again." The BISD Board of Education met See MILLAGES continued page 6 County hopes to resolve conflict with radio station Boating safety class planned A free boating safety class will be con­ ducted from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. June 29. at the Shady Shores Resort. 2965 Patterson Road. Gun Lake. The class is open to anyone 11 and older, including adults. The Barry County Sheriff s Depart­ ment. which is handling the class, reminds area recreation enthusiasts that young people ages 12 to 16 need a boating safety certificate to legally operate a boat with 7 or more horsepower by themselves. Those attending are urged to bring their own sack lunches. The lunch period will be from noon to 12:40 p.m. Shady Shoi-s Resort b located on Pat­ terson Road about a mile and a half south of Chief Noonday Road. For more information, call Sgt. Bill Johnson at the sheriffs department at 948-4801. PRICE 50* A helicopter transporting an injured boy to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids Monday used the Middle Villa Inn parking lot for a landing strip. Middleville boy, 6, seriously injured A six-year-old boy attempting to cross a four-lane highway in Middleville was struck by a pick-up truck and severely injured Mon­ day, Middleville police report. Police Chief Louis Shoemaker said Aaron Decker of Arlington Street in Middleville apparently darted out in front of a truck be­ ing driven by Michael S. McKinney of Bat­ tle Creek. McKinney was northbound on M­ 37 near Thornton Street when the accident occurred at 6:28 p.m. "According to witnesses the driver did not by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A request by WBCH Radio of Hastings to plug into sound equipment in the Barry County Board of Commissioners' chambers has been denied and the station may seek litigation aga’lffi rhe county. Cflinmissioner Emmet Herrington Tuesday told lhe County Board that the station's general manager. Kenneth Radant. has contacted legal counsel of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and is considering litigation. However. Herrington said Radant agreed to Herrington's proposal that any legal action be put in abeyance to sec if the county and the station could first reach a compromise or solution to lhe issue. Herrington said Radant told him that being able to use the outlet into the county's sound recording equipment "would assist his organization in gathering and assimilating matters addressed to the county board." Using the county's equipment outlet would enhance the quality of tape recordings made at county proceedings. The station uses its own recording equipment and uses portions of the tapes for its newscasts County Board Chairman James Bailey told Herrington that he would be willing to meet with Radant and County Administrator Michael Brown, who made the decision to deny the station's request after consulting with several commissioners. "I hope we could do this to avoid any possible litigation." Herrington said. "I don't want any dissension or litigation." Bailey said. "His request was to hook up and plug into the touniyi equipment. I feel wc owe the same responsibility to any press. Then if we do, the newspaper out here would be entitled to plug into it and we only have one (outlet) available. When Kalamazoo is here and when the Grand Rapids Press is here, they'd all (want to) have it," be said. The original purpose for the sound equipment was to enhance the quality of the tape recordings of county board meetings for the county's use in preparing board minutes. "There are a lot of things wc could do," Bailey said. "I'm going to advise that the administrator and myself talk to (he prosecutor to find out where we legally stand, number one, and then we’ll go from there." Herrington requested that the meeting with Radant take place before the board's June 25 meeting. He hopes the board can make a final decision about the issue at that time. have a chance to stop.” Shoemaker said. No ticket was issued. Relatives of the boy said he was walking to a nearby playground with his older sisters when lhe accident occurred. Decker was taken by helicopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was first listed in critical condition. On Wednesday his condition was listed as serious. According to a hospital spokesper­ son. Decker suffered a closed head injury and a pelvic fracture. City Council budget vote is June 24 by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council will take a fi­ nal vote on the 1996-97 budget at its next meeting Monday. June 24. Before adopting next year’s budget, council members last Monday night discussed a few items, particularly expenses associated with personnel. Councilman Barry Wood asked City Man­ ager Howard Penrod to explain lhe roughly 10 percent raises proposed for Administrative Assistant Francie Brummel and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Sherlyn Courtney. He said he could understand raises that keep pace with inflation, but had concerns about in­ creases of more than 10 percent. Penrod said the biggest reason for the size of both raises is the increase in job respon­ sibilities and an effort to keep their pay in line with employees in other communities in the area. He said the deputy city clerk-treasurer used to be involved with bookkeeping and pay­ roll. but now is second in command in that office and has more management responsibil­ ities. Her proposed pay raise is from $12.68 to $14 per hour. The administrative assistant has added du­ ties such as backup water and sewer billing, cross checking and involvement in the pur­ chasing system. "It's because they have more responsibil­ ity." the city manager said They have more on their shoulders than in the past. It's like a promotion; they are expected to do more." He added that if he went out and tried to find someone qualified to handle what Brummel and Courtney do. "I don't think I could get an individual to do what they do at the prices we're paying.” Penrod said the vast majority of other city non-union employees received raises of around 3 percent, or the rate of inflation. Union employees received 4.8 percent in­ creases in negotiated settlements Deputy Police Chief Michael Leedy also received a raise above the rate of inflation See BUDGET continued page 3 Signing double? Barry County residents haven’t been seeing double lately, there indeed are two similar signs along M-43. as pari of the Michigan Department of Transportation's replacement program. Joe Bell, foreman at the MOOT in Hastings, said crews put up posts, then the signs and finally take down the old ones in a three-step process. The new signs, he said, are nigh intensity and reflect more light. He said motorists will notice the difference once the old signs are down. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 13. 1996 TK bond issue passes; Lakewood incumbents win 'flic Thornapplc Kellogg school district will get a new middle sctuiol as a result of lhe annual school election Monday A $24.75 million bond issue for 26 years was approved by TK voters 1.074 to 787. authorizing building a new middle school and making additions and renovations to ex­ News Briefs: Free immunizations available Saturday The Barry -Eaton District Health Department will have an immunization clinic from 8:30 to 11 a m. Saturday al the District Health Department in Hastings COA to sponsor ‘Wild West’ show The Wild West Mysteries of Magic Shou will be held at 7 30 p m. Friday. June 21. at Central Auditorium in Hastings The show is sponsored locally by the Barry County Commission on Aging. Adxance tickets arc available from the COA tor $2 50 each until June 20 Tickets also may be obtained al the door For more information, call Tammy Pennington at 948-4856 Felpausch buys Cook’s Pharmacy Cook's Pharmacy in Lake Odessa has been sold t*» the Felpausch Company The new Felpausch Family Pharmacy csentually will be relocated inside the Felpausch Food Center at 820 Jordan Lake Ave.. Lake Odessa. Dennis Cook, owner of Cook's Phar­ macy. also has joined the Felpausch Pharmacy staff. The business will continue to operate at Cook's former location downtown un­ til remodeling to accommodate the phar­ macy is completed at the Lake Odessa Felpausch. Hours will remain the same for now Dulcimer Festival will be June 21-23 The 12th annual Southern Michigan Dulcimer Festival will be held June 21-23 at the Barry Expo Center. A concert, including Just Friends. Mike Anderson and Rick Thun, will he held Friday . June 21. with a workshop starting at 5 p.m. Workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. June 22. with a close up concert during the day and a main concert at 7:30. There will be a gospel concert from 9:30 to 11:30 Sunday. June 23. and workshops from 9:30 lo noon. Open ground activities will be from noon to 5 p.m. Gate passes w ill be $5 and concerts $8 on June 21 and 22. Gold tourney to help Habitat The second annual golf tournament to raise funds for Barry County Habitat for Humanity will be held Saturday. June 15. al the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Tec times start al 9:30 a.m. he golf event will be a two-person scramble for up to 50 teams. For those who may not have a partner. Habitat will do some pairing. Entry fee is $35 per person, which in­ cludes 18 holes of golf and a cart, food after nine holes, food after 18. soft drinks, prizes and drawings. For more information, call 795-3548 Proceeds from the tourney will go to Habitat, a non-denom mat tonal Christian ministry that builds decent, affordable housing for low income people. Pond, wetlands tour is June 29 The Barry Soil and Water Conserva­ tion District will have a summer pond and wetlands tour from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m Saturday. June 29. at the USDA Building. 1611 S Hanover. Hastings Dr Donald Gariing. Michigan State University Depoartmcnt of Fisheries and Wildlife, will talk about management strategies for maintaining a productive sport fishing pond Dr Glenn Dudderar. also of MSL’. will talk about ways to at­ tract wildlife to snallow ponds. Tom Eitmear. wildlife biologist with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, will explain the benfits of restoring drained wetlands and managing them for water­ fowl and wildlife. The lour will feature existing ponds and wetlands on private properties Cost is $10 for one person and $5 for anexher from the same household. Registration deadline is Friday . June 21 Call the Soil and Water Conservation District at 948-8056 for more informal ion isting buildings The new school will be built next to the high school and is expected to be open be­ fore lire 1999-2000 academic year. Superiniendanl Jay Cason said he was pleasantly surprised with the fact that it passed by such a large margin of nearly 300 Hastings Mfg. wins Penstar Gold award Hastings Manufacturing has been designated as one of the Chrysler Cor­ poration’s top suppliers with a “ Penstar Gold" award. The plaque honors the automaker's suppliers who have fulfilled superior quality and delivery . Hastings won lhe honor for lhe second straight year. Chrysler officials said the award places Hastings Manufacturing among ils highest rated suppliers in the world. Car wash to aid wildlife center A car wash fund-raiser for Critter Alley will he held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. June 22. at lhe County Post in Hastings. There will be free balloons for children while they Iasi Critter Alley is a wildlife rehabilita­ tion center m Grand Ledge. Right to Life to meet June 18 Barry County Right to Life will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. next Tuesday al Mill's Landing Restaurant. 228 N. Jefferson. Hastings The group meets on the third Tuesday evening of each month at the restaurant. For more information, call 948-4033. ‘College age’ music nights set A senes of • college age" music nights at Arby 's will begin at 9 p.m. Fri­ day. with the West Michigan hand LAB. The series will be held one Friday evening each month this summer and ar­ tists in this area will be featured. LAB's four members are from Battle Creek. Grand Rapids and Hastings. Seating at the concerts is available on ■ first-come, first-served basis. Country Showdown returns this year WBCH will be host for the True Value Jimmy Dean Country Showdown this summer. Preliminary competition will be at 4 p.m. Saturday. July 20. at the Barry County Fair (kneral Manager Ken Radant said June 25 is the deadline for entry for acts that need a backup band. If the backup band isn't needed, the deadline is July 10 Entry blanks arc available at True Value Hardware or by calling WBCH at 945-3414 Local cash prize is $150 and a chance to move on to lhe state contest There is a one-time $5 entry fee for each member of lhe act. Delton library to break ground A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Delton District Library will be held at 5 p.m. Friday. June 14. on M-43. across from the Delton Kellogg Elemen­ tary School. Included will be a brief ceremony , with government officials and organiza­ tions who have helped make the new library possible as special guests. The 6.400-square-foot building will be more than twice the size of the current structure. It will be a single story wood­ framed structure with a brick exterior. Refreshments will be served. Bids for the project will be opened at the current library building at 1 p.m. Tuesday . June 25. Art in the Park slated in Lake 0 The 22nd annual Art in the Park celebration, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Arts Commission, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. July 6. in the Lake Odessa Village Park. More than 175 artists arc expected to display their works and there will be a variety of food booths and entertainment. Some of the musical acts lined up in­ clude the Woodland Gospel Singers: Amadaun. a Celtic group from Grand Rapids. Lonesome and Blue, a contem­ porary bluegrass band, one half of Gemini, a duo from Ann Arbor that does children's music; Anointing Oil. a contemporary Christian quartet from Charlotte. and the Com Cob doggers and Thunder Floor C logger. votes He attributes this to citizen’s commit­ tee Co-chairs Mike Schippcr and Doug Ybcma He added that he expected it to pass or not pass by a smaller margin and would have been shocked if it had failed by a large margin. "This means that the community is sup­ portive of the general direction of the board, which is to provide good facilities." he said. The district also is trying lo modify and im­ prove the curriculum so students can com­ pete in the real world. "At least 58 percent of the public gener­ ally agrees." he said. Consultants will meet within the next week lo ten days to discuss the game plan. He said they will probably start with the portions of the project that are most doable now. such as expanding the parking lol al West Elementary, and making sure additions to Page Elementary are completed by the 1997-98 school year. The district also will try to have part of the academic area for the high school and lhe track completed by the 1997-98 school year as well. "The track is not the highest priority; just a part of the project that is easy to do right away." he said. Some of the money also will be used lo fix the rest of the roof of the high school. Elsewhere in Monday's voting, two in­ cumbents turned back challenges in Lakcwood and an incumbent and newcomer were the winners in the Delton Kellogg district Incumbents Lester Forman and Sonja Davis were re-elected to second terms at Lakewood, finishing one-two in all four precincts in the Lakewood board elections June 10. Davis finished with 904 total vote* and Forman with 855. while challenger Frank Williams collected 590 and challenger Ra­ mona Stambaugh finished with 532. C’ifford Randall, who ran as a write-in candidate won 18 votes. The challengers had close ties to a citizens’ group that has been critical of recent school board actions. The Citizen for Quality Edu cation without Excessive Spending also has been vocal in its opposition to the school district’s seven failed bond requests. Davis said. "I’m of course delighted at the way the election turned out and hope we can get on with lhe business at hand." Asked if she thought lhe result represented a vote of confidence in the board she said that. "It certainly looks that way." Forman said. "I guess you’re always glad when you win. I feel the commitment we’ve demonstrated the last lew years have been what the people supported. The other people ran a very successful campaign. 1 thought they ran very well." Asked if he thought the results were a voce of confidence in lhe board. Fixman said. "I'd like to think that’s the case. But that's such a hypothetical — you don’t really know why people vote the way they do." In Delton, the race was a lot less con­ tentious Incumbent Joe Noto was returned to a third four-year term with 411 votes. He will be joined on the board by newcomer Sandra Barker, who was top voce getter with 445. Sharon Boyle collected 325 votes and Mary Jo Hennessey had 210. The race was interesting in that all the candidates praised each other as qualified and • committed to being good board members. Barker will replace Glen Weever. who did not seek re-election. Thornapple Kellogg also had two board candidates running unopposed. Gary VanElst and Nancy Goodin, both incumbents, col­ lected 1.262 and 1.197 votes, respectively. The story was the same at Maple Valley, where Jerry Sessions was elected to a fouryear term with 78 votes to replace outgoing President Ronald Tobias. Tamara Chris­ tensen was elected to a two-year seal with 62 votes to fill the unexpired term of Mike Hamilton, who resigned. Bonnie Ixcp cur­ rently is serving in that seat, but she will step down on June 30. County approves final AAA agreement, despite unequal representation problem by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Despite wanting more representation on the new Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Governing Board, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted 6-2 to approve a final agreement for the administration of lhe AAA with Calhoun County. Barry and Caihoun recently received state approval to form their own AAA to be administratively responsible for aging programs and services in both counties. Barry wanted equal at-large representation on the Governing Board but the final document is Calhoun's original proposal 'o have at-large representation in proportion lo each county's senior citizen population. That translates to one at-large member for Barry and three at-large members for Calhoun. Calhoun has 24,000 senior citizens and Barry has abou; 8 .000. Barry, Coujtyy Board Chairman Jama> Bailey and Vice Chairman Lew Newman this week voted against accepting the original agreement. "I don't want to start into a negative situation with Calhoun County." Bailey said after the meeting. "...I think it will work out fine. But. it's just that I felt I needed to make a stand and say 'I think we need equal representation. " The Governing Board also will be comprised of one county commissioner from each county and a Bumham Brook Board member. Bumham Brook Center, located in Baltic Creek, has been designated as Calhoun and Barry’s AAA by the State Commission on Services to lhe Aging. Bumham Brook is an agency that offers programs, activities and services to members who are 50 and over and to members’ spouses of any age. Last month, lhe Barry County Board proposed an amendment to Calhoun's original AAA agreement lo increase at-large membership to make it equal, but the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners discussed Barry’s proposal at ils June 6 meeting and decided tu stick with language in lhe original agreement, according a letter from Calhoun County Administrator Peter J. Herlofsky Jr. Among lhe responsibilities of lhe AAA Governing Board is to determine the alloca­ tion of slate and federal funds for aging pro­ grams and services in Bany and Calhoun. The governing board also enters into con­ tracts or awards grants to implement services in the area plan and oversees administration of the area plan or annual implementation plan (AIP) and conducts bi­ annual reviews of progress in implementing the AIP, including management, program development and service objectives. Either county may terminate participation in lhe AAA by giving 90 days written notice prior to the expiration date of lhe agreement, otherwise the agreement is automatically renewable. The AAA is considered to be a "planning and service area, required by federal law according to geographic boundaries defined for the purpose of planning and administer­ ing services to older pci sons. Federal law re­ quires that each planning and service area have its own area agency on aging. In other business this week, the board: • Heard Commissioner Rod Goebel report on a gypsy moth seminar he attended. The gypsy moth "problem is creeping up on us," he said. "The actual effect on trees (in Barry) has been negligible, however research is continuing into the overall ecological impact...We don't know what's going to happen..." He said the Cooperative Extension Service will likely monitor the stage of gypsy moth infestation that necessitates a containment procedure "We're not at that point yet. other than perhaps spots. That is going to be a forthcoming expense...." Goebel said. Commissioner Sandy James said she thinks "it is very important that we have more money addressed for this than what we currently have because costs have gone up since we set our line item ($10,000 several years ago) for gypsy moth treatment. > The county isn't going to be responsible for all of the treatment. It has to be shared, she said. "We need to be looking down he road for some funds to address our share." Commissioner Robert Wenger suggested that the board might think about joining with a neighboring county to coordinate future gypsy moth treatment. County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman said he also attended the seminar and learned that there are other things that individual homeowners can do. "Simple things." he said." like lake a burlap bag and tie it around a tree and in the morning shake lhe bag into a bucket of soap suds" lo kill the gypsy moths. Individuals who travel to other counties can du their part, Newman said, by removing gypsy moths from tires, cars'1 boats, camping equipment, etc. before returning to Barry County. Gypsy moths "don't kill the tree the first1 year, but if they hit the same tree three years ' in a row. you're in for it." The entire state is now a federally quarantined area for gypsy moths, Newman said. For instance. Christmas trees that go' out of state arc checked for gypsy moths, he said. • Approved spending up to $6,500 idpurchase three computers and one printer for the County Equalization Department. Existing equipment in that department is old and not functioning properly, several commissioners said. Commissioner Rod Goebel described the equipment as "pieces of junk." • Discussed "pending litigation" during a brief closed session. County Board amends solid waste plan ? to allow imporrts from 19 other counties ! by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers has approved an amendment lo the Barry County solid waste management plan to limit the county's only landfill to 48 acres and allow solid waste to be imported from 19 other counties. Commissioner Rod Goebel cast the lone dissenting vote. He has taken a stand against any type of regional landfill concept. The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee previously approved lhe amend­ ment, which must now be approved by twothirds of the 21 governmental units in the county and the Michigan Department of En­ vironmental Quality before it becomes effec­ tive. Another amendment that is making the rounds for approval by county governmental units is one sponsored by Browning-Ferris Industries, which would allow up to 100 percent of Barry’s solid waste to be taken out of lhe county. At lhe present lime. Barry County s plan does not permit solid waste to be exported except in limited circumstances. Discussing the import amendment Tues­ day. Commissioner Robert Wenger said the Solid Waste Planning Committee spent many hours developing the language in the document. County Board Chairman James Bailey said City Management, owner of Hastings Sanitary Service's landfill, has questioned the county’s current solid waste plan, which provides almost exclusively just for Barry County waste. The exceptions. Bailey said, arc when waste if picked up in borderline ar­ eas of Kent. Allegan. Kalamazoo and Cal­ houn counties "...Instead of slopping right at the county line and turning the truck around they would go down and maybe pick up two or three houses on the loop and come back and that importation was mentioned (in the current plan). Bailey said, "but it was expressly written in the plan that the only waste to be imported into Barry County was 12 tons per day. reciprocal — 12 tons in and 12 tons out — with Kent County. Other than that, it was expressly written that it was just Barry County waste." Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER can...945-9554 He said City Management "wanted theright to contest that in litigation against thtfcounty.” The amendment provides for City Man-; agemcnl to import waste from 19 other counties, he explained, except if a host agreement between the county and City Management is terminated. "So that means if in fact lhe host agree­ ment would be negated by either party, their volumes would return exclusively to wa<t» from Barry County. That's a provision dug may not fly with their company at this point in time, but it was also one that our attorney advised us to have in there and also one that the Planning Committee did aoi cept...," Bailey said. > The amendment provides for waste to be imported to Barry from Berrien. Cass. St. Joseph. Branch, Hillsdale. Lenawee. Jack­ son. Calhoun. Kalamazoo. VanBuren, Alle­ gan. Eaton. Ingham. Clinton, Ionia. Kent, Ottawa. Muskegon and Montcalm counties. The landfill also may not be expanded be­ yond 48 acres of disposal area without an­ other amendment to the county solid waste plan. "Quarterly reports setting forth total waste volumes (or weight) and tipping fees re­ ceived at the landfill" arc required as part of the amendment. In addition. Hastings Sani­ tary Service must provide a breakdown of the volume received from Barry, other coun­ ties and other states. Out-of-state solid waste cannot be regu­ lated because of federal law. ., �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 13, 1996 — Page 3 Dem candidate for Congress sees battle against ‘extremist’ by David T. Young Editor An Albion College professor who wants to derail Congressman Nick Smith's dnve for a third term describes himself as a moder­ ate Democrat who's trying to unseat a right­ wing extremis*.. Kim Tunnicliff, director of the Gerald R. Ford Institute of Public Service at Albion College, visited the First Friday forum last week to talk about his candidacy and some of the issues in the campaign He spent a lot of time talking about eco­ nomics in general and about Medicare in par­ ticular. Tunnicliff said a lot of facts and figures hzve been tossed around in the debate over Medicare, but the most recent one that needs attention is that the program may be insol­ vent by the year 2001. When he unveiled his figures, he noted they were from the Congressional Budget Office He said Smith has voted to cut $270 bil­ lion in Medicare in an effort to offset $245 billion in tax cuts for the wealthy, most of whom make more than $100,000 annually, recalling the old "trickle-down" system of economics that ruled the 1980s. "The trickle-down philosophy doesn't work." he said. It’s the scraps that slop over the table." He added that the GOP has voted to cut another $163 billion in Medicaid and to eliminate some federal standards that insure quality care for citizens in nursing homes. Tunnicliff said the Republicans arc cutting programs for the poor and lhe elderly, the people who don't vote for them. "We have to look at the programs that work and the programs that protect the most vulnerable members of our society," he said. "In the name of balancing the budget, the GOP is waging an assault on the most vul­ nerable and least organized. They're support­ ing those who have supported them." ; But there are other reasons he said the GOP must be stopped in the attempt to cut or "slow the growth" of Medicare. "Medicare goes a long way in supporting rural hospitals." he noted, for example. "The GOP says it's not cutting Medicare. it's just slowing its growth." he said. "But more and more people (particularly baby boomers) and inflation will tap into less and less Medicare facilities (in the future)." Jim Pino, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Committee, said that besides Medicare, health care costs arc skyrocketing. "Clearly, costs are going up faster than in­ flation. three times the cost of living." Tun­ nicliff said. But Robert Dwyer asked. 'How can wc contain health care costs without a national health care plan?" Tunnicliff said President Clinton s health care proposal was an attempt to do some­ thing. but it was too complicated and it did­ n't enjoy support even from his own party. He noted that wherever there is a national health care plan, it is popular. But he added. "If the private sector can do it efficiently, then it should do it." He agreed, however, that balancing the budget is a priority. "The deficit is eating up a percentage of the budget every year." he said. Wc cannot continue the way wc do. To make the neces­ sary spending cuts wc need to bring Repub­ licans and Democrats together and pul every­ thing on the table, not just welfare, kids, mothers, the elderly. Wc must make sure our most vulnerable members are cared for." Tunnicliff recalled the words of former Vice President Hubert Humphrey that "The true gauge of a great country is how it cares for its least fortunate." He said that if elected he would like lo es­ tablish a more centrist voting record for the Seventh Congressional District, which in­ cludes Assyria. Maple Grove, Baltimore and Johnstown townships, as opposed to the last four years of right-wing thinking. "Wc need to put together a good, centrist coalition." Tunnicliff said. "Smith has voted with (Speaker of the House) Newt Gingrich 90 percent of the time." Eileen Oehler, a member of the audience, said she believes that despite all the talk about health care and economics, "talk of anything else but the environment is sec­ ondary to the survival of this planet." "Environmental problems sneak up on us." Tunnicliff said. "For example, when I was a boy. the idea of selling bottled water was preposterous. Now it's sold in grocery stores." He said the challenge is "to change lhe way we live.” with things like curbside recy­ cling. conserving water and preserving land for recreation. He added that there arc economic reasons to be environmentally conscious. "Michigan's tourism industry is dependent on a pristine environment." he said, "so it's a dollar and cents issue, too." When asked about corporate welfare, Tun­ nicliff said. "One person's welfare is anoth­ er's necessary tax abatement... it will lake some difficult negotiations. We've got to put everything on the table." When asked about campaign finance re­ form. Tunnicliff acknowledged that President Clinton has an impressive war chest for his re-election campaign, but noted that Smith two years ago outspent his Democratic op­ ponent 8 to I. He said. "We can't get meaningful reform when incumbents like the system. There are a lot of good people out there who cant run because they can't raise enough money... "I’d like to sec limits on what can be spent, raised and how much people can give." He said Smith has proudly told voters he does not lake contributions from political ac­ tion committees (PACs), "but he's happy to take corporate contributions and indepen­ dently wealthy." Doug Myers, Smith's Republican oppo­ nent in lhe GOP primary, has accused the congressman of netting rich on governmentsponsored farm subsidies. Tunnicliff said he will be lucky to raise as much as $150,000 in his campaign to unseat Smith. The problem, he said, is that he has to spend so much time raising money and not enough campaigning and talking about the issues. About Gov. John Engler's efforts to cut adult education funding and replace it with job training programs, Tunnicliff said, "Di­ vesting from any form of education is aston­ ishingly short sighted. It's wrong to turn our backs on kids who made a mistake and give them no options to help ll em make some- River Walk work session set City supports 2 millage requests by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday de­ cided to support two county-wide millage is­ sues that will appear on the Aug. 6 primary «. election ballot. Council is supporting the Parks and Recreation Commission's proposed renewal, for 10 years, of a quarter of a mill for Chari­ ton Park and the proposal of one mill for one year by the Road Commission to pur­ chase an asphalt plant. There was little comment about the Chari­ ton Park millage, though Elvin East, a Park* and Recreation Commission represen­ tative. spoke to council Monday evening. He said that Barry County residents can get into Chariton Park free on non-special event days. They also can join the Fourth of July celebration free. There was comment about the asphalt plant millage, however. Herm Boettcher questioned Road Commission claims of sav­ ings. presenting figures and saying, "The expenditure of $850,000 (for lhe plant) doesn't make sense. Il doesn’t make a good investment.” Jack Lenz of the Road Commission dis­ puted Boettcher's figures and estimated a sav­ ings of a quarter of a Trillion dollars. Councilwoman Miriam White then moved and Deh Dorcy seconded a resolution of sup­ port for the Road Commission's proposal. In other business Monday evening, the counci 1: • Scheduled a work session on the pro­ posed River Walk next to the Thornapplc River for 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 24. M.C. Its all clear now at the site that once included the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse, which once was the Grand Rapids Bookcase Co. What happens next is that Wendy's is scheduled to come in at the comer of State and Market streets. Old Hastings Mfg. site now is vacant The site of the old Hastings Manufactur­ ing warehouse, at Market and State Streets, now is vacant and ready for whatever will go in at the property. Work on demolishing lhe old Grand Rapid* Bookcase building started last year, and All-Stale Dismantling finished the job earlier this month. Developer Juergen Nitzsche of Hastings last year outlined plans for bringing in per­ haps a hotel or a commercial or office build­ ing. Wendy's Restaurants also expressed in­ terest in coming at the comer of lhe now va­ cant lot Mike Stramaglia, secretary-treasurer of All-State Dismantling, said some informa­ tion in a story in lhe special "Progress" edi­ tion of the Banner last week was in crroi He said the story incorrectly staled that the de­ lays in demolition were the fault of his company. Stramaglia said Nitzsche caused delays because he didn't pay the company in a timely manner and things were held up by unusual weather. He added that the reason for delay in Wendy's coming into lhe site al the comer is that the City of Hastings has been unable to locate sewer hookup at lhe site. Hastings Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said he asked Stramaglia to tell him where the storm lines underneath the building were found so they could locate the sewer, but delays in lhe demolition held up that process. "Wendy's was delayed because wc couldn't determine what existing storm facilities were on the site." Mansfield said. Nitzsche did not return phone calls from the Banner. Smith Associates has completed a prelimi­ nary draft of a plan for various phases of a proposed trail system. • Agreed to spend up to $900 on putting in permanent electrical service at Fish Hatchery Park to better accommodate food vendors for Summerfest. The Summerfest Committee will share lhe expense. The pro­ ject will be done under the direction of Jeff Mansfield, director of public services. • Had the first reading of a proposed ordi­ nance that would rezone property on lhe west side of the proposed industrial park from one-family residential to industrial, exclud­ ing wetlands The move will enable the park to include 40 acres to be eligible for certifi­ cation. The second reading of the ordinance will be held June 24 and action will be taken • Referred to the city attorney a proposed agreement to have Old Kent Bank act as the city's transfer agent and paying agent for wa­ ter supply and sewage disposal revenue bonds issued in September 1992. • Authorized signing lease agreements with Doug's Auto and Zigfield Manufactur­ ing, the two newest tenants in the Hastings industrial incubator. Doug's Auto grinds cylinders for car en­ gines. but has agreed there will be no car bodies on the site. It will lease 1,600 square feet for $306.67 per month. Zigficld. which makes computer power strips, will lease 480 square feet for $92 per month. • Granted the Alpha Women's Center per­ mission to hold a "Walk for Life" fund­ raiser. starting at the Felpausch parking lol at 8:30 a.m. The more than two-mile walk will help raise money for the local crisis pregnancy center. • Agreed lo pay planner Tim Johnson $1,800 in addition to the previously agreed to $10,020 for his services in updating the city zoning ordinance. City Manager Howard Penrod and Planning Commission Chairman David Jasperse said the extra money was necessary because work turned out to be more extensive than what had been antici­ pated. • Approved a new contract with lhe ac­ counting firm of Plant & Moran to do the audit. Included is an increased cost of less than 3 percent over last year. This year's fee will be $21,420. • Approved a bid of $127.50 per ton from D & D Contracting of Grawn. Mich., for sealcoating city streets. • Approved a bid of $7.911 from Kenmark Inc. of Buckley. Mich., for street line paint­ ing. • Approved a total bid of $56,000 from Gamclime Inc. for provision of playground equipment for two city parks. The cost at Second Ward Park will be $32,500 and at Third Ward Park. $23300. • Granted a request from lhe Church Soft­ ball League to use Bob King Park Monday. Tuesday and Thursday evenings for games and on Saturday. Aug. 10. for a tournament. • Granted a request from the First Presby­ terian Church to close West Center Street between Church and Broadway from 8:30 a.m. lo 12:30 p.m. June 17-21 for vacation Bible school activities. Congressional candidate Kim Tunnicliff (right) talks with James Pino, chairman of Barry County Democratic Committee, after his presentation at the First Friday forum. thing out of their lives." He praised President Clinton's efforts lo salvage Head Start, nutrition programs and pre-natal programs "Either you invest on the front end (in ed­ ucation) or you pay more 20 year later in the prison system," he said. On defense, Tunnicliff said the U.S. spends an "incredible" amount of money. He said one way to cut down on the expense is to involve American allies more in peace­ keeping operations. He was critical of the Republican-domi­ nated Congress that recently "gave the Pen­ tagon $7 billion more than what it asked for. The candidate said America would be better off to reinvest some of that money in other area*, such as roads, schools, meaningful job creation, or applying the money toward re­ ducing the deficit. When asked by Michigan Farmers Union President Carl Mcllvain about proposed med­ ical savings accounts, he said. I’d have to re­ search it more. We need to recognize that we're exchanging security for risk." Tunnicliffe said lhe new farm bill will hurt the small farmer and favor agri-busi­ ness. He criticized Smith as someone who has taken in almos*. $100,000 in federal farm program subsidies, "though he tells everyone else to tighten their belts." BUDGET, continued from page 1 with a boost lo just over $42,000 annually. Again. Penrod said lhe reason was a com­ parison of Leedy's job and pay with other top assistants in other city departments. "1 think he's still underpaid, even at that rate." Penrod said. He added that he doesn't expect to see these kind of pay increases again unless someone receives a promotion or sees significant change in job responsibilities. Wood acknowledged that the proposed 1996-97 budget shows many decreases in spending in other areas. In fact, the City Council's proposed expenses of slightly less than $2.1 million are less than last year’s. Council approved several budget sugges­ tions to hire another full-time employee in the Department of Public Safety rather than three part-time summer workers. Hastings School Board adopts ‘96-97 budget A $19.7 million budget for the Hastings School District was approved Monday with­ out changes, despite the defeat of Monday's millage request. According to School Superintendent Carl Schoessel. lhe district is required by stale law to have a budget for the coming school year in place by July 1. Thus the Hastings School Board passed the budget without revising it, and will make budget amendments if necessary. Schoessel said. Voters Monday nixed a request for a one year half-mill increase in operating millage (see election story). The 1996-97 budget passed by the board did not include additional revenues the dis­ trict would have received if the millage re­ quest had been approved. However, if the board decides not to seek another millage in­ crease. the budget will have to be revised be­ fore January I to make room for anticipated additional operating expenditures necessary when renovations and additions are com­ pleted at the Middle School and Central Elementary. The additional millage was be­ ing requested to pay those operating ex­ penses. If additional millage is not levied for this school year, the board may have to cut back staff hours, reduce the number of textbooks it purchases, and make other adjustments in order to make room in the budget for operat­ ing increases at the Middle School and Central Elementary. The school board held a public hearing on the budget last Monday, but received no comments from the public about it and ad­ journed the hearing after 20 minutes. The budget includes expenditures of $17 million for salaries and fringe benefits for the district's anticipated 380 employees, and $2.1 million for supplies and services. At their meeting Tuesday evening, the board also decreased the amount of debt re­ tirement millage it will be charging district property owners in 1997. The debt retire­ ment millage increased in 1996 from 3.5 mills to 5.5 mills after the board borrowed $22 million to pay for a district wide renova­ tion and construction project. But I997's debt retirement millage was set at 5.25 mills, which is a decrease of one quarter of a mill. Schoessel said the debt re­ tirement millage will continue to go down as the bonds issued for lhe building project are paid off. In other action Monday, the board listened to a presentation by Jack Lanz, vice-chair­ man of the Barry County Road Commission, regarding the asphalt plant lhe road commission wants to build near Dowling. County voters arc being asked to approve a special property tax levy of one mill for one year to cover the projected $875,000 cost of constructing the plant Lenz told board members he was seeking their support for lhe project, and was like­ wise seeking letters of endorsement from other government agencies in the county. Lenz said school buses need good roads for safety and other reasons, and lhe new plant will help the road commission provide a “safe and passable" road infrastructure in the county. Lenz has said previously that having lhe county produce its own asphalt will save the road commission money. He told school board members the new plant could produce asphalt for $14 per ton rather than the $18 per ton it costs the county to purchase the asphalt. The millage question will be on the Aug 6 primary ballot. Also Monday, the board approved a school improvement plan for the next five years that lists basic school goals. One goal will be to provide a core curriculum that will give students an opportunity to read and write well, and comprehend the basic content of the core curriculum. The district will work on this goal this coming school year by increasing student reading, expanding time spent on problem-solving, particularly in mathematics, and improving library ser­ vices. Another goal of the five-year plan is to have students exhibit "responsible, positive citizenship" and experience collaboration be­ tween the school and community. The dis trict will work on that goal this coming year by studying methods to improve staff col­ laboration. Another goal is to provide students with expanded opportunities as funds become available. The district will work on that goal this coming year by implementing the sup­ plemental reading program "Reading Recovery" at all the school elementaries. and also by providing summer learning opportu­ nities for students. Also on Monday, the board awarded con­ tracts for the majority of the renovation work being done on Pleasantview Elementary. Among those approved were Commercial Glass & Glazing of Grandville. $47,970 for aluminum and glasswork; Schiffer Mason Contractors of Holt. $96,000 for masonry work; Van Beck Roofing of Kalamazoo. $103,158 for roof­ ing; Carrier Construction of Caledonia, $274,000 for general trades work; Mall City Mechanical Inc. of Kalamazoo. $124,276 for plumbing, heating, and other mechanical work; and Thomview Electric of Caledonia. $77,440 for electrical work. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13. 1996 LETTERS from our readers... We/L. * by Tim Zwart, Congressman Smith has done much for farmers To The Editor: In recent weeks your newspaper carried a story about Michigan Congressman Nick Smith's participation in federal farm pro­ grams on his farm near Addison The stor) implied that Mr Smith had a con­ flict of interest in participating in USDA ad­ ministered agricultural programs because he serves as a member of the House Agriculture Committee. The story failed to recognize the leadership role that Mr. Smith performed in reforming federal agriculture policy and eliminating farm subsidy payments to farmers. First, the House Ethics Committee authorized Congressman Smith, prior to his beginning service in Congress, to maintain partial ownership of his family farm while a member of the House of Representatives. The Ethics Committee found that no conflict of in­ terest exists when a Congressman member participates in federal farm programs and serves on the House Agriculture Committee Before he entered Congress. Mr. Smith entered into a widely supported government conservation program, which protects en­ vironmentally sensitive land. To date, more than 375.000 farmers in 47 states have enroll­ ed 36.4 million acres in what has been called the most important wildlife habitat conserva­ tion program in the county He received authorization by the Ethics Committee to con­ tinue participation in lhe USDA conservation program before entering Congress in 1993. Congressman Smith maintains close contact with the people in his district. One of the ways he does this is by continuing to farm just as Thomas Jefferson and George Washington did. Mr. Smith was appointed to the House Agriculture Committee because of his exper­ tise and 20 years of experience in farming. He is one of the few members of that Committee who farms today. Thus his insight to agriculture, and the perspective he brings as a farmer is invaluable not only in Congress, but to the farmers of Michigan which he represents. Mr. Smith led the way in designing the Freedom-to Farm concept recently enacted by Congress, which puts agriculture back in the hands of the farmer, and takes it out of the hands of the federal government. Farmers finally have the freedom to make their own planting decisions, based on the market, not on government dictates In a few years farm susidies will be com­ pletely phased out and we will have finally returned to a market onented economy, (hanks in a large part to Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith has been a leader representing not only Michigan farmers, but all consti­ tuents in his district. The most dramatic agricultural reform legislation in over 60 years, which he helped design, reduces the federal deficit and benefits all of society . At (he same time. Mr. Smith spoke for Michigan farmers by calling for agricultural programs free from government interference. Let's give credit where credit is due to a true farm leader in our state. Albert A. Almy. Director Public Affairs Division Michigan Farm Bureau Baltimore Twp. government “a big joke* All-night party a huge success To The Editor: To The Editor: In Deb Murphy's letter to the editor, she refers to a Baltimore Township meeting she attended as "childish. " So what is new? That is the way Baltimore Township is nor­ mally run. In the past it has been from in­ competence to outright dishonesty and coverup. It is so Mickey Mouse it is laughable In 1956. I bought 160 acres across the road from our house and they doubled the taxes on me. I went to the Board of Review and was faced by four farm owners. I asked how come the doubling of taxes. They replied. "Well, you work in town, so you can afford it." I was making $1.35 an hour. Utter. I got on the Board of Review with another non-farmer and we found in nine of the previous 10 years the tax rolls had been manipulated to give tax breaks on farm land. Losses were made up by taxing residential higher Wc found one case w here a board member had turned property over lo n son for "one dollar and other considerations" and it was on the tax rolls, for $1. We found another one where an addition had been made to a house, but not added to the tax rolls When we asked the assessor about it. he claimed no knowledge of it. yet we believe it belonged to a relative. As soon as we started to do the tax rolls cor- rectly the Township Beard objected Then an ex-supervisor informed us that he had been hired by the Township Board for SI.000 to take over the tax rolls and put the increase on residential again. We took the books to the court house and turned them in. as required. One time land had been purchased from one of the trustees without the proper legal steps Al the next annual meeting, it was voted by the public to sell the land Gosemment for the people, by the people? At another annual meeting, a pay raise was voted down. Later they held another meeting that was not legal and gave themselves a raise We hind a lawyer and got that stopped. At the 1995 Board of Review meeting. I pointed out what 1 thought were several mistakes in the assessor's figures. 1 was told none of the figures could be changed under the new law. It took almost 12 months to get a copy of those minutes, and I beard one of the members of the Board of Review's son got a decrease. Favoritism? The minutes don't show that 1 was even there. Looks like a cover up to me. See what you of Baltimore have missed by not going to the meetings? 1 am glad I have a sense of humor as I see Baltimore Township government as a big joke Lew Godfrey Hastings Assisted suicide solves no problems County Commission sinks to new depths To The Editor: Just when we thought that the Barry County Board of Commissioners majority had already reached new depths in their con­ temptible and continuing effort to play games in secret, they have proven us wrong. Education? Retirement? Peace ol Mind? You hi>ve your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-800-4US BOND More than two yean after Ted McKelvey was illegally appointed to the Barry County Road Commission, this board appointed him retroactively to the same job and relied on a private, outside attorney for an opinion al a cost of $1,000. The opinion has been kept secret. The political payoff made to "consultants" to obtain "new" grants for the county was negotiated in secret. The original contract was re-written in secret And now... the Barry County Board of Commissioners majority has done it again. WBCH radio, which already broadcasts Hastings City Council meetings live, has offered to do the same for meetings of the County Board. They have been rebuffed at every attempt to do so by Board Chairman Jim Bailey, who has now sunk to the posi­ tion of seeking an opinion from lhe County Prosecutor as to the legality of the broad­ casts. There is no question that WBCH is within the law in its offer. Bailey's only purpose is to seize every opportunity to conceal the ac­ tions of the board majority from public scrutiny as long as passible and to drag things out before facing the voters in the August primary election Robert E Dwyer Nashville hTstingsBaNNER A declaration of public appreciation is lhe least that should be done for tho e who made the Hastings High School senior class all­ night party a success. We feel that anyone actually would have lo have been there to fully appreciate the many hours of planning and preparation that went into that night. All who helped plan and then implemented that plan should be thanked for their hours of work. And wc ap­ preciate the businesses and individuals who graciously and unselfishly contributed gifts, money and time for lhe special night. We understand that 155 of our young men and women of this year's graduating class of 204 has a wonderful night of fun. As par­ ents. we know that the emotions of our youth run very high on graduation night. We are very grateful knowing that our children are safe, yet having the time of their lives that they will remember for a long time to come. Il is successful efforts like this that help make Hastings one of the **100 Best Small Towns in America." Jim and Debbie Bailey Hastings To The Editor: You don't solve jroblems by getting rid of people to whom they happen The more difficult, but humane solution to human suffering is to address the prob­ lem. There are terminally ill patients who are depressed, but depression is treatable in those with terminal illnesses. In one study, of the 24 percent of all terminally ill patients who wanted to die. all of them had clinical de­ pression. A request for assisted suicide is typically a cry for help. Il is in reality a call for coun­ seling. assistance and positive alternatives as solutions to very real problems. Legalizing "voluntary" active euthanasia, assisted suicide, means legalizing "non-voluntary" euthanasia. Non-voluntary ends lhe legal solution, including things such as mental illness, permanent disability and simply old age. The courts should not decide who lives and who dies, taking away from medical doctors who are sworn to tbe pursuit of life. "Love always protects, always trusts, al­ ways hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." — I Corinthians 13:7. Joyce Kelly Barry County Right to Life In late spring, much of my time and atten­ tion turns to my yard and my flower gardens. Preparing the soil after its winter dormancy, separating perennials, planting new annuals, watering, fertilizing, and pruning--all necessary activities to ensure a healthy flourishing garden. Have you ever thought of your marriage as a garden? I think gardening provides a wonderful analogy of what it takes to make a healthy, mutually satisfying marriage. Great marriages, like great gardens, require cons­ tant attention and hard work. Just as a garden will die of neglect, so too can a marriage. The foundation of any garden is the quality of the soil. Soil that doesn't have enough nutrients or organic matter won't sustain the growth of the plant Likewise, marriages need to begin with a good foundation. The foundation of marriage often begins in the family in which we grew up. If our parents modeled care and nurture of their marital garden, we will have some idea of what it will take lo make marriage work. The foundation is further prepared in the dating years as we "experiment” in our own serious relationships with commitment, honest communication, give and take, main­ taining separate identity, and conflict. Finally, couples who h-ve decided to marry are well-advised to sit down with a counselor or pastor for several pre-mantal counseling sessions to look at areas of similarity and dif­ ference and to anticipate issues. Once planted, the lending begins. You don’t simply stick flowers in the dirt and ex­ pect them to flourish. The marriage, like the garden, needs watering, weeding, adequate sunlight and fertilization. There are many ways that we can water, fertilize and weed our marriage gardens. I'll list just a few: i - Spend time together <* - Do caring things for one another. - Listen and communicate. - Develop your own outside activities and interests; take care of yourself. - Laugh together. t ■ Dream together. H - Anticipate one another's needs. - Offer to give each other "breaks " • - Allow differences of opinion; agree to disagree on issues - Don't stuff feelings and opinions; don't » avoid conflict; learn to negotiate and 1 compromise - Continue to act lovingly, even if you don't -i necessarily feel it. * How is your marriage garden growing? Are 1 you doing the things you need to help it *> flourish? If not. what can you do to fertilize your relationship? Have weeds begun to crop in. choking the life out of your marital 1 satisfaction? What can you do to pull these? Creating a healthy and flourishing marriage 1 lakes intentional lime, effort and attention ' Here's to a beautiful garden! u ni •o CORRECTION: In a recent Banner "Court News" report'' about John Henry Lenhart, it was incorrectly ■* reported that the victim was a 6-year-old girl. '*• She was 5 years old at the time the incidt nt was alleged to have happened Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office. 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. How can Freeman impasse end? 04756774 The sondoff between FBI agents and the Freemen separatist group continues after nearly 80 days in Montana. Power has been cut off to them are reports are that food sup­ plies are running low. What do you think should be done to break the stalemate? Drt'oted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PubHhed by Tending the garden of marriage Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovwon of j-Ad Gnphc. Inc. 1052N BroatJwry MaMnga. Mi 40056-0802 (816) M5-05&4 Frxlonc Jacobo VcaPrax^Jant Stapban Jacoba Secretary John Jseobo Ptaetdam Joyca Ryan Traaaurw • NEWSROOM • Davxj T. Young (Edtor) Elams Gtoen (Awstant Ed&) Karen Mauck Jean Gailup Barbara Gal! Cindy Smith Sharon Mrfler James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CteHtad ad. accepted Monday through Frtday 8 am to 5 30 pm . Saturday 8 30 am - Noon Scon Ommen Denise HoweS Jerry Johnson Stacy Heuss, Hastings: Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $2^ per year r adpmrng ctxmbes S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes lo: P.O- Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) “Go in and force them out. It’s gone on for way too long.” ‘ Wait it out There are still kids in there." "Leave them alone fix awhile.” "Tbe FBI should go in and take them over. They are breaking the law and should be in jail."' "They live in America like the rest of us. They should be made to follow the rules." "The crimes they’ve committed should be con­ sidered. but too much has been made of it. Tbe FBI should be careful because of Ruby Ridge and Waco. But we can’t have people saying they can create their own country." IT H 3I )L M �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 1996 — Page 5 School issues ‘Coffee’ focus FINANCIAL ( »> Mark 0. Christanaan of Edward 0. Jonas & An almanac of investing ideas There are three things you can do as a slock investor: buy. sell and hold. Sounds simple, right’ Unfortunately, there’s no guaranteed way to know exactly when to buy. sell or hold. If only there were a "Farmer’s Almanac" of investing conditions. Although there’s no almanac for investors, there is a new book that can help. "Wall Street Wit and Wisdom. ” compiled by Robert H. Thomas, is filled with tried-and-true max­ ims that can guide investors through all types of conditions One well-known axiom in the book is that Wall Street is motivated primarily by two emotions: fear and greed. Sometimes greed motivates buying. But one piece of Wall Street wisdom says. "Why buy Mocks of lag­ gard companies hoping for a turn-around when there are plenty of stock* already heading in the right direction?" That makes as much sense as telling a farmer not to plant on a sand bar when there’s delta soil around. Also on buying: Benjamin Graham, author of "The Intelligent Investor." is quoted. "The chief losses to investors come from the purchase of low-quality securities at times of favorable business conditions.** Put more simply. "The only way to make money buy­ ing overpriced stocks is if they become more overpriced ’’ These statements are common­ sense advice to buy with realistic expecta­ tions. Forget about greed and making a quick buck. While buying only requires one decision, the decision to sell involves a choice: do I sell or do I hold? Investment guru Peter Lynch says that his biggest winners continue to be stocks held al least three or four years. What does Wall Street say about selling? "Nobody ever lost money taking a profit." and remember. "No tree grows to the sky." Despite these simple ideas, however, hoards of investors will watch a stock rise to record highs only to plummet to record lows before selling it. More advice on selling: "Don't hold on to your mistakes." and when you sell, do it "at the market. '’ As for holding. "Patience neutralizes risk." Investing expert Jesse Livermore says. "... you don’t grow nch taking a four-point spread in a bull market." Also. "More stocks double than go to zero. " Professional in­ vestors buy stocks they think will take about five years to double. Thai’s compounding at about 15 percent annually — not a had reward for patience The underlying advice of our "Wall Street almanac" is not to speculate it warns us not to even try to predict the short-term direction of the market. Mark Twain is more specific: "October. This is one of the peculiarly dangerous mon­ ths to speculate in stocks. The others are July. January. September. April. November. May. March, June. December. August and February." Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH by Jason Carr Staff Writer State Representative Terry Geiger and Senator Joanne Emmons answered the bulk of questions at the monthly Legislative Cof­ fee session Monday morning. Geiger told the audience about house ac­ tion on three budget items, especially school aid. The K-12 budget will allow for open schools of choice within the intermediate school district, depending on available space al the receiving school district. Adult educa­ tion will be cut from SI85 million to SI02 million, and will be streamlined to "narrow lhe focus to basic education and high school completion." He also said that all school dis­ tricts in lhe stale will see at least a 3 percent increase in aid from last year and that the school aid budget will take up 23 percent of the state budget. Emmons was asked if there is a consensus in the legislature to increase the gas tax. She said that a gas lax increase may be passed if the governor and local governments can come to an agreement as lo how to aid local road commissions. She pointed out that Act 51. which is the formula that currently de­ termines how road commissions are aided, will fall under "sunset" provisions in two years She also said that Sen. Phil Hoffman is trying to put together a new agreement, but that he is currently involved in a dispute with his local road commission. Emmons also was asked if she thought Gov. John Engler may be selected by Re­ publican presidential nominee Bob Dole to be the vice presidential nominee. She said that earlier in lhe year she thought it would probably happen, but that now she sees it as only a 50-50 proposition. The maturing of America Many voices say America is a maturing society. but there is practically no one who can explain who wc are and w hat our purpose is. Perhaps we need a poet or charismatic leader to articulate our identity and point us in the right direction. Too many of the cynical voices I'm hearing characterize our maturing culture as a harmless mass who have only their personal economic interests as a source of motivation If we listen too much to that kind of talk, it might become a self-fulfilling prophecy. I’d like to stand aa one who believes that lhe talk of America as a self-indulgent society is dead wrong. Let’s remember what we have accomplished; all in the name of our children and our children's children. We have fought wars to secure freedom. We helped rebuild Europe after the most destructive war in history. We have endured recessions and depressions while creating the most produc­ tive economy in history. We have prevailed over the political divisions of the 1960s which almost led to anarchy. We have done most of this because we want to make lhe roads of life a little easier for those who would follow us. That is what we are. Now what are we to become? If we remain true to our heritage of making sacrifices for succeeding generations, we can play a positive role in shaping our destiny. Our grandchildren will need a strong economy so they will be able to "dream dreams and see visions." They're calling on us lo revolutionize government so it em­ powers rather than restrains. To meet these needs and keep America strong, we'll have to return more responsibili­ ty to individuals. We need to revise welfare FATHER’S DAY SALE SAVE ON DOCKERS*, LEVI'S*, NIKE*, ARIZONA JEAN CO.*, STAFFORD* AND MORE..UUST IN TIME FOR GIFT GIVING. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prevlous week. Close Change 617. AT&T 56’/. Ameritech 727. Anheuser-Busch 697. Chrysler 29V. CMS Energy 477. Coca Cola 807. Dow Chemical 85 Exxon 177. Family Dollar 347. Ford 55’/. Genera) Motors 33 TCF Financial 257. Hastings Mfg. 1037. IBM 5072 JCPenney 100 Johnson & Johnson 12’/. Kmart 707. Kellogg Company 477. McDonald's 51’/. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 1572 r/. Spartan Motors 427. Upjohn 385.90 Gold 5.20 Silver 5668.66 Dow Jones Volume 404,000,000 SAVE ON AU DRESS SHIRTS FROM STAFFORD* + ’/. + ’/. -1V. +1 + ’/« + ’/. -2’/. + 7. 25% OFF lor Ladies Hunt Club* Ultimate Knits. Shorts, Tops, Slacks and More. + ’/. —1»/< -•/. -7. — -272 -2*/. + 1’/. + 1’/. -37. -•/. + 7. 25% OFF for Ladies Cabin Creek* and Hunt Club* Shorts, Tops, leans, Slacks and More. —1 + 7. + 7. -2.35 -.02 + 2.95 25% OFF ALL NOVELTY TEES Save on ALL Arizona lean Co.* Classic leans, Shorts & A Great Selection of Shirts for Young Men. Asphalt plant figures in dispute Take Dad GRAND PRIZE years." If I am incorrect in the savings. Mr. Kineman also is in error Herm Boettcher Hastings for Ladies Famous Maker Coordinates from Alfred Dunner* Capacity, Season Ticket and .more. 30% OFF ALL TOWNCRAFT* BRIEFS AU LEVI'S* RED TAB* A SILVER TAB* JEANS & SHIRTS FOR YOUNG MEN ON SALE NIKE* SAU SAVE ON NIKE* APPAREL A FASHION FOOTWEAR FOR MEN A WOMEN SECOND PRIZE THIRD PRIZE HAWAII TRIP DRfVE-AWAY VACATION To The Editor: Enter to win 1 of 5 national Second Place trips to Hawaii. t. |||r Sweepstakes SALE 25%-40% OFF Give him a Swoosh for Father's Day! ARIZONA JEAN CO.* SALE Letters to the Editor, continued I appeared before the Hastings City Coun­ cil Monday evening. June 10. and stated that in my opinion the $850,000 investment for an asphalt plant was a poor investment. This conclusion was based on the pro­ jected savings of $200,000 from lhe opera­ tion of lhe proposed asphalt plant. I was surprised when Jack Lenz, who also was at the meeting, addressed the council and staled my numbers were incorrect. The $200,000 cost savings I reviewed ap­ peared in lhe article "If the Barry County Road Commission owned an asphalt plant." prepared Road Commission Engineer-Man­ ager Jack L. K me man which staled: "In summation, a county-owned asphalt plant would: I. Save the townships and Road Commission al least $200,000 per year." In the Road Commission presentation April 23 to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, the Banner article of April 25. "Voters to decide on asphalt plant pro­ posal on Aug. 6 primary ballot." Mr Kinenian w as quoted "He estimates that a county-owned asphalt plant will save taxpayers more than $200,000 per year over the next 20 to 30 programs, provide basic care tor tnosc who are ill. and make sensible but tough decisions to save our environment. All of these changes will take some sacrifices, but we Americans are a resourceful and energetic group — always have been. We've already made some small but. I think, significant moves. As most of you know. I’ve worked to make government less expensive and restrictive. Currently. I serve as chairman of the congressional debt limit task force and as a sub-chairman of the Budget Committee. I’m introducing legislation to make Social Security fiscally viable and give people the opportunity to secure their own retirement. Wc need welfare changes which discourage illegitimate child birth and pro­ mote responsible paternity. Medicare needs to be reformed to ensure its solvency. We need to hold a big stick over those who engage in fraud and abuse and hold a carrot in front of those who can lower their health care costs I’ve accepted an invitation to serve on the Republican task force on the environment. And we’re working with local leaden in the eight counties of the Seventh Congressional District to see what we can do to help com­ munities interested in restoring character­ building programs for young people. Yes. most of these changes will involve some sacrifices from a maturing society. But that's what we are. Senion know what sacrifice means and younger generations are 'teaming that lesson. We all need to accept the challenge to make America great and pay lhe price necessary to be known as a people who cared for their children and their children's children. Rnpder lo Win a Trip to the Ohmpkv Hawaii or a Dmv-awai Rrxirt kuatrnn! 1.239 JCPtmwy Stores will award a Third Place prize ol a 4 day/3 night drive-away vacation. PLUS, THESE SUPER COUPON SAVINGS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY! FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY! FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY! FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY! FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY! 30% OFF 30% OFF 30% OFF 30% OFF ONE REGULAR PRKE ITEM FROM OUR WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT ONE REGULAR PRKE ITEM FROM OUR MEN'S DEPARTMENT ONE REGULAR PRICE ITEM FROM OUR CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT ONE REGULAR PRKE ttEM FROM OUR HOME DEPARTMENT JCPenney JCPenney JCPenney JCPenney — (Visai JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS J �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13. 1996 MILLAGES, continued from page 1 Wednesday night and will discuss the possi­ bility of putting the proposal back on the ballot in September. "I think we used a lot of effective strate­ gies for informing people and contacting people,M Mohler said of the district's efforts to get the millage passed If the district tries again, he said. "I would think that wc would want to do more of what we’ve already done." Mohler said there seemed to be a positive response lo volunteers' election day phone calls to residents of both the Hastings and Delton school districts reminding them to vote. Mohler said 'a tremendous amount of volunteers — parents, business people, and administrators —spent a lot of time" making the calls. But. he said, "more needs to be done to communicate the need (for the increase) to taxpayers. Obviously, the message wasn't fully communicated and needs to be sent out even more." "The needs have not disappeared." Mohler said. The district continues to face increased en­ rollment. he said, and will have lo continue to operate at a minimal level of service un­ less a millage increase is passed. The BISD was hoping to use the increase to hire additional staff, purchase expensive technological aids required by the special ed­ ucation students, pay for staff training, insti­ tute new special education programs and oth­ erwise improve services. Had it passed, the millage would have increased the amount of money received by the district yearly from $505,000 to $1 million. In Hastings, (he additional millage, which would have raised an estimated $159,000. was to be used as operating funds for addi­ tions and improvements being made to the middle school and Central Elementary. The improvements are part of a $22 million dis­ trict-wide renovation and construction project undertaken by the district after voters ap­ proved borrowing funds in a special election last September. The half-mill of additional operating mil­ lage was requested at the same time the $22 million bond issue was requested, but only the bond issue passed — the millage increase was defeated If the school board chooses not to seek the millage a third lime, the additional money needed for Central Elementary and the middle school will have lo come out of existing revenues. Schoessel said another millage request would have to be on the ballot by October in order for lhe school lo levy taxes by the time lhe renovations and additions at the middle school and Central Elementary are completed in January. at the^Ch^rch of^ouM3hoice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHVMCH. 2415 SkCann Rd . Hartinp. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone 423-2050 (Detain after 6 pm weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Monunj Mass 10 00 a m — 1921 Book of Common Prayer PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Paalor Stephen Whjht: (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 am. Sueday School 11:00 am. Sunday Lvenmg Prayer Tune 6 00 p m Wednesday Btble Study 7 00 paa HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHLRCH. Comer Stale Rd and Bollwood Si.. Re*. Daaiel Graybill. Seskx Pastor. Re* Donald Brasi. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday - 9.45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 Mom mg Worship; 6:00 pm Evening adivmes Wednesday — 7 p.m. — share groups in various homes Contact church office fix into on these Prayer and Bible study al the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49O5S Pasi.n Cart Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES: Sunday. 9:00 am. Res Ken Vaught. 1100 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for al! ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per­ sonal Financial Freedom. FoundsImmuI Doctrine* of Fatth. The Minor Propheu-Callmg God's Peo­ ple Bock To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse. Children and Fnendi Jom us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mondays 6:30-100 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday 5 00 p.m at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residenceI and Wednes­ day. 5:15 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Community Center. Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering You are invited and welcome WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARL.H. 4117 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her nag. 930 a m Sunday School. Church Service 10:30 Wheelchair accewbie and elevator QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 944-8004 Kevin Shortey. Senior Pastor James R. Barren Asst Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a_m . Games for all apes; 11XX) a m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6XX). Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awana Cuba. 7 00 p.m.. Teem in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting, 8:15 p.m., Adult Choir practice HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 941-8190 or 944-2667 Sunday School 10 a m ; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call far more details THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9.00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E Bond St (Hastings Church of God buildingt. 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all sc -vices. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 9412101 St Andrew s is a pan of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49051) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 941-4O45 Sunday Services - 9 30 am.. Bible School; 10:30 a_m . Monung Worship. 600 pm.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, m home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Ftscher. Pastor. A mtamon of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a m Monung Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even; mg Service; Wednesday 7 00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 152-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, tender ■hip training GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 9459414 Sunday. June 16 — 8XX) and 1000 a m Ho ly Communion (no Sunday School. AAL after 2nd service. ihunday. June 13 - 6:30 Softball. 8 00 AA Saturday. June 15 - 9:00-3:00 Liturgical Dance Workshop. 6 00 Father/Daughter Banquet. 8:00 NA Tuesday. June 18-7:00 Con­ gregation Council. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hubtey. pnrtor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count. choir director Sun­ day monung. 9:30 a m . Sunday School; 10:45 am. Monung wor­ ship. 6 00 p rr. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services. Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hauings. Mich. James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m . classes for al! ages. Monung Worship 10 45 a.m Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. ate: Rambows or J J Btbte Ou (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Btbte Ou (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen BMe Quiz (■«« 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age Itmiti ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Manes 8:00 a.m. and 11:13 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4 004:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. C«ar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Partor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School 8! 1 (MX) a.m.; Wor­ ship 11XX) a.m. ; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 XX) p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly (he Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services - 9:45 a.m . Bible Classes for all ages. 1040 am Morning WorsMo Thursday 1:30 p.m. Prayer and & bte Study - Sharing your Faith. 5 30 p.m youth meeting with •Youth with a Message" 945-9224. 6:30 p m Bible study for all S.S CYRIL ANO METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mite west of Pattenon. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9:30 am. Saturday Mass during the summer 600 p.m.. Communion Services Wednesday. friday at 9:00 Eleanor Louise Stampfler DELTON - Eleanor Stampfler, 82, of Delton, passed away on June 5, 1996. She was bora on June 17,1913 in Olivet, the daughter of Scon E. and Henrietta F. (Ely) Love, she was the second oldest of what would become i family of 12 children, during her early years she had much responsibility for helping in caring for her siblings. She was married to Joseph P. Stampfler for 67 years, and he preceded her in death on April 9, 1996. Mrs. Stampfler worked beside her husband operating the family farm. For the past 54 yean, their farm in the Hickory Comers/Del'.on area received their attention and efforts. She will be remembered by those who knew her as a hard working individual with a great knowledge of and interest in farming, a dutiful farm wife, a homemaker, and a particular person. She was also preceded in death by a son, Thaddeus J. Stampfler; grandsori. Mark E. Pierce; granddaughter, Patricia Ann Stampfler; brothers, Herbert, Wilbur and Owen Love; siner, Eloise Dahn. Mrs. Stampfler is survived by sons, Richard (Sandra) Stampfler of Massachusetts, Phillip and Rodney Stampfler of Delton, Michael (LuAnn) Stampfler of Portage; daughters, Marlyn Rees and Jean Pie.ce of Dowling; daughter-in-law, Geraldine Lammers of Delton; 18 grandchildren; 34 great grandchil­ dren; brothers. Jack Love of Bellevue, Ned Love of Charlotte, Willard Love of Bellevue; sisters, Margaret Halsey of Osseo, Charlotte Swartz of Bellevue, Phyllis Jones of North Hollywood, California, Marie Garity of Nash­ ville; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has occurred. A remembrance ceremony for the immediate family will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. | Margaret L. Peterson| BATTLE CREEK - Margaret L. Peterson, age 95, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, June 7, 1996 at Springhill Manor in Battle Creek. Mrs. Peterson was bora September 21,1900 in Peoria. Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Geneva (Stewart) Lewis. She graduated from Peoria Central High School in 1918. She has been an area resident since 1937. She was employed by Sean & the Oty of Peoria as a bookkeeper before moving to Battle Creek. Mn Peterson,was a memberof Battle Creek Bible Church, Women Ministries of Battle Creek Bible Church. Christians Womens Club of Battle Creek, Barry County Extension Club, Barry County Dunham 4-H Club. She enjoyed making crafts and attending craft shows. She was married to Frank T. Loser, the marriage ended in divorce. She then married Victor W. E. Peterson on May 23, 1937 in Peoria, minors. He preceded her in death in 1979. She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Ruth Anne Peterson, in 1989; grandson, Eric W. Peterson, in 1992; brother, Rexford Lewis. She is survived by four daughters, Helen E. “Belly" Syme of Charlotte, Rosemary Louise Russell of Charlotte, Patricia Mae Betts of Cerritos, California, Elsie Lewis Peterson of Battle Creek; two sons, Francis T. Loser of Battle Creek and Charles T ’Ted" Peterson of Nashville; 41 grandchildren; 54 great grand­ children; 12 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 10,1996 at the Battle Creek Bible Church with Reverend Gary Cantrell and Reverend Scott Peterson officiating. Burial took place in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Battle Creek Bible Church. Arrangements were made by Richard Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banker, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY •Proscriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexter. Program'Youth Director. Sunday. June 16 — 9:30 a.m. and 11 00 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship (9 30 service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery ts pro­ vided for both services; 10:30 a.m. "Coffee Hour" — Dining Room. 1120 am Children’s Church Monday. June 17 — 9:30-1! 30 a m Vacation Btbte School; 7 30 p.m Session - Dining Room. 7:30 p m Trustees - Lounge Tuesday. June 18 - 9:30 a m-11:30 a m Vacation Btbte School Wednesday. June 19 - 9:30 a m-11 30 a m Vacation Bible School. •••REMINDER*— Join us for "Kingdom of the Son" — A Prayer Safan — June 17-21! Grades pre­ school thru 6th grade welcome! HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Chnsiian Education Craig Super. Musk Director and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barner free building wuh elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship sen ice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 am SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9 30 a m — with child care for infants and luddters thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a.m. Sunday. June 16 - Father s Day - Musk Camp performance of “100* Chance of Ram." a muucai about Noah add the Flood — Special music by Metropolitan Opera singer. Gwenneth Bean Sunday. June 23 — "Living Truth.” music graup concert |Richard A. Scheldt, Sr.| CHARLOTTE - Richard A. Scheldt Sr., age 66, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, June 9, 1996 at his residence. He was bora May 21,1930 in Grand Ledge, the son of Bernard and Bernice (Spaulding) ScheidL He attended Lake Odessa High School and married Jean A. Rossetter on August 27,1950 in Monks Corner, South Carolina. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1994. He owned and operated an Adult Foster Care Home, was a life long member of the Oand Ledge Seventh Day Adventist Church, was a leader in Pathfinders and was involved with Special Olympics and other community activities. He was preceded in death by one brother, Don in 1993. He is survived by two daughters, Luanne Day of Charlotte, Norelea (Michael) Hauseman of Grand Ledge; three sons, Richard (Lisa) Scheldt of Greenwood, Arkansas. Kevin (Brenda) Scheid t of Saranac, Thomas (Connie) Scheldt of Charlotte; ten grandchildren, one brother, Roger Scheldt of Kalamazoo; eight sisters. Donna (Henry) Besko of Sl Johns. Barbara (Lowell) Busch of Chesaning. Marvel Bessmer of Hastings, Manon McVay of Lake Odessa, Adrene (Vance) Lackey of Lake Odes­ sa, Phyllis Lackey of Lake Odessa, Gretchen (Charles) Farrell of Lake Odessa, Peggy (James) Rider of Scottsville; one sister-in-law, Esther Scheldt of Lake Odessa Funeral Services were held Wednesday, June 12, 1996 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Grand Ledge with Reverend Terry Coursey and Reverend William Brace officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Ledge Seventh Day Adventist Church. I____ Hildred D. Clum LAKE ODESSA - Hildred D. Clum, age 91, of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday. Jure 5, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings She was bora June 8, 1905 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Elmer and Amelia (Rheam) Tasker. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School and attended Lansing Business School. She was secretary for the Valley City Milling Company for several years. She attended the Calvary United Brethren Church in Lake Odessa and was a member of the West Odessa Missionary Society. She was preceded in death by one brother, Cloice Tasker in 1979. She is survived by her niece, Alice Tasker of Muskegon; one nephew, Fred (Dr. Katharine Wesie) Tasker of Miami, Florida; one great niece, Annie Tasker of Miami; one nster-iolaw, Connie Jackaon of Lake Odessa. Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 8, 1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Brian Allbright officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. I Agnes I. Mallison | LAKE ODESSA - Agnes 1. Mallison, age 85, of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday, June 7, 1996 at the Home of Hope in Grand Rapids. She was bora June 14, 1910 in Riley, the daughter of Milo and Thresa (Westmorland) Blizzard She graduated from Central High School in 1930 and married Ed Spitzley. He preceded her in death. She married Ward Mallison in 1942 in Lansing. He preceded her in death in 1982. She was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa, Sl Edwards Altar Society, Vivians Club, the Auxiliary of Hast­ ings Elks Lodge »1965. She was also preceded in death by two sons; and one sister. She is survived by one son, Gerald Spitzlely of Lansing; grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Graveside Funeral Services were held Satur­ day, June 8, 1996 at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa with Reverend Brian Allbright officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St Edwards Catholic Church Building Fund or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa I Gaynell Bailey | GUN LAKE - Gaynell Bailey, age 83, of Gun Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 4,1996 in Plainwell. She was bora March 25. 1913 in Magoffin, Kentucky, the daughter of Newt and Willey Mae (Salyers) Cole. She came to Stockbridge from Kentucky and has resided in the Gun Lake area for over fifty years. Mn. Bailey retired from the Shakespeare Company after thirty years. Her family recalls she loved gardening and was a good mother and grandmother who built her life around her family. She enjoyed cook­ ing large meals for her entire family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Bailey in 1963; one son, Ellis Jr.; one daughter, Norma Jean Clark; two sisters, Beulah Risner and Virgie Shephard; one brother, Woodrow Cole. She is survived by three sons, Carl (Sandy) Bailey of Shelbyville, Laurence (Ellen) Bailey of Middleville, and Paul (Marie) Bailey of Middleville; two daughters, Cora (Kenneth) Ritchie of Plainwell, and Sharon (Jerry) Fugate of Shelbyville; sixteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great­ grandchild; five brothers, Clarence Cole of Munith. Seymour Cole of Stockbridge, Ollie Cole of Jackson, Junior Cole and Dick Cole both of Grass Lake. A Celebration of Life Service was held Saturday, June 8, 1996 at the Pentecostal Church of Orangeville House of Prayer. Gaynell was buried next to her husband at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Memorial contributions may be made in Gaynell’s memory to the church. Katherine T Powers KM-kSlKZJX) - Katherine T. Powers, age 81, formerly of Delton, passed away Thursday, June 6, 1996 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mn. Powers was bora September 16, 1914 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Harry and Margaret (Anna) Rolfe. She was employed for several years at the former Kalamazoo Paper Mill, new Georgia Pacific. Her hobbies included fishing. Bingo, and gardening. She married Richard J. Powers on Septem­ ber 14, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, on December 24, 1990; one sister, Dorothy Slender. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia (Donald) Jansen of Island Lake, Illinois, Kath­ leen (Gary) Blalock of Portage. Carolyn (Rolla) Mitchell of Kalamazoo; ten grandchil­ dren; twelve great-grandchildren; one broil tt, Robert Rolfe of Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services were held Monday, June 10,1996 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Interment took place in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. RoseS. Leitfi___________| LAKE ODESSA - Rose S. Leigh, age 103. of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday, June 6, 1996. She wu bora January 23,1893 in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of William and Pauline (Hemoske) Trost She married Elmer A. Leigh on March 2, 1912 in Woodbury. He preceded her in death March 1. 1974. She also was preceded in death by one son, LeRoy in 1970; one brother, Bill Trostand; and one sister, Helen Cassier. Funeral services were held Monday, June 10, 1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel - Lake Odessa, with Reverend Brian Allbright officiating. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary United Brethren Church in Lake Odessa. I____ Floyd H. Foote_________ HASTINGS - Floyd H. Foote, 92, of Hast­ ings, passed away Friday. June 7,1996 at Thcrnapple Manor. He was bora on February 4, 1904 at Vermontville, the son of Loren & Nellie (Cronk) Foote. He was raised in Barry County and attealed Barry County rural schools. He wu married to Theresa E. Bechtel on June 23. 1939. He was employed as a furniture finishe most of his working life, having worked at tb: former Grand Rapids Bookcase & Char Company in Hastings for several yean. ; He was preceded in death by his wife. The e­ sa on December 31,1994; two brotfrrs and efte sitter. Mr. Foote is survived by his &fier, .<tkh Curtis of Hastings; brother, Robert Fo j<e of Hastings, brother, Lawrence “Jack" Rote of Hastings; many nieces, nephews ani great nieces A. nephews. Cremation has been conducted. Joint graveside memorial services will be held for Mr. Foote and his wife, Tb rrcsa E. (Bechtel) Foote, on Friday, June 14, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. at Hastings Riverside Cemeiery with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiitii.™. Burial will be at Hastings River tide Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangervnts were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Alden G. Kidder KISSIMMEE. FLORIDA - Alden G. Kidder, age 57, of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away Wednesday. May 29,1996, after a long illnesa. Mr. Kidder wu bora in Hastings and moved to Florida in 1972. He wu Lutheran, a member of Moose Lodge 82056, and the American Legion Post •10. Alden wu preceded in death by his parents, William L. and Thelma (Powell) Kidder. He is survived by his wife, Jerri; daughters, Tammy Sue Patterson, of Enterprise, Alabama; Penny Marie Davies, of Kissimmee, Florida; Gail Nelson, of Olympia, Washington; Lisa Blitch, of Belleview, Florida; Nikki Slanaker, of Kissimmee; sons, Loren G. Kidder and Steven Blitch, both of Kissimmee; sisters, Vera Wood of Eustis, Florida, and Donna Wilkins of Hutings; brothers. Bill of Eustis, and Eugene H. of Middleville. Funeral Services were at Grissom Funeral Home, in Kissimmee. |Clarke L. Springer] MIDDLEVILLE - Clarke L. Springer, age 89, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Elmer Fischer. Mr. Springer was bom on November 29, 1906 at Leighton Township, Allegan County, lhe son of Elam D. and Minnie (Norris) Springer. He was raised m Bowen Mills and attended Bowen Mills school. He wu married to Angeline J. Misak on September 30, 1953 ax Angola, Indiana. He was employed at Bowen Mills from age sixteen until 1942, then Hutings Manufactur­ ing until 1950. He retired from Reynolds Metal in Grand Rapids after twenty years of service. He wu a loving, caring, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great­ grandfather, Clarke also had a sincere love for others and wu always willing to give of himself to help others in need. He wu a member of the Parmelee Uniled Methodist Church and he served his Lord faithfully. He enjoyed watching water wheels and steam engine shows at Mills. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ange­ line Springer; sons, Welton Clarke Springer, Donald Springer; granddaughter, Barbara Flower, and great-granddaughter, Brenda Kurr. He is survived by two daughters, Dorothy (Elmer) Fischer of Middleville, Marion Herminett of Niles; one son, Lester (Nancy) Springer of Kalamazoo; fourteen grandchil dren; thirty great-grandchildren; and seventeen great-great-grandchildren; step-children, Barbara (Gene) Phillips of Athens, Robert (Sue) Sensiba of Hastings, Lili (Rick) Stehr of Middleville, Steve (Brenda) Sensiba of Hast­ ings; dear friends, Edith Casey and family; twelve step-grandchildren; two step-great­ grandchildren. Memorial service will be held Saturday, June 15,1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Parmelee United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment will be in Yankee Springs Cemet­ ery, Yankee Springs Township. Memoral contributions may be made to the Pa melee United Methodist Church. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 13, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Fox-Hoffman to wed July 6 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fox of Dowling are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kristine Fox to Wayne Hoffman of Hastings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hoffman Sr. A July 6. 1996 wedding is being planned. <- Komstadt-Westfall L plan July 20 wedding Mr. and Mn. Larry J. Kornstadt Sr. of ’ Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Jennifer Lyn to J<Michael Janies Westfall of Indianapolis. 3 Indiana A July 20. 1996 wedding ts being planned The Lakewood Community Ambulance organization's first of a series of Friday night musical jams was rated a success last week. Bishops to observe golden anniversary Dale and Ortha Bishop will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday. June 15. from 2 to 5 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church. 10 West Bidwell. Battle Creek Dale Bishop married Ortha Hawblitz on June 9. 1946 in Barry County. They have two children: Douglas Bishoo of Coldwater and Nyia Kavalhuna of Battle Creek. They also have four grandchildren. The couple request no gifts, please. Drake-Westbrook plan to wed Aug. 17 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Drake of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Carolyn Ann Drake to Thomas Leo Westbrook, son of Mary Westbrook and the late Robert Westbrook of Hastings. Carolyn is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Barry County Lumber. Thomas is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Caledonia Lumber. An Aug. 17, 1996 wedding is being planned at Algonquin Lake Bible Church. Masons to celebrate 60th anniversary Milton and Olive (Heart-Worden) Mason married on June 28. 1936. will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversray. An open house will be hosted by their .'children, grandchildren and great* /.grandchildren on Saturday. June 29. at the ^Woodgrove Parish in Coats Grove. C ( <Refreshments will be served from 2 to 5 p.m. C1AI1 family, friends, and neighbors are invited _ to join in the celebration. No gifts please. Bonita Lockwood will be 100 June 21 Bonita Lockwood. who will be 100 on June 21, will cetebratb her special day at a recep­ tion given by Emmanuel Episcopal Church on June 23. Though she is in excellent health mentally and physically, she resides at Thomapple Manor, due to a broken leg. She would ap­ preciate receiving cards and notes at the Manor. 2700 Nashville Rd.. B-102. Hastings Walter J. Lewis to observe 90th Howard Burchett to mark 90 years Howard Burchett will be 90 years old on June 16. His family would like to invite b friends to send him a card al 9145 Bird Rd.. Dowhng. Ml 49050 (> An open house to celebrate the 90<h birth­ day of Walter J. Lewis will be held on Sun­ day. June 23rd from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. 128 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings Walt owned and operated “Lewis Electric and Plumbing” in Cloverdale for many years. He also operated an electric and plumbing store in Hastings for seven years. No gifts, just come out and renew some memories of past days. Smiths to observe 40th anniversary Marvin (Ole Me) and Linda (Larsen) Smith of Hastings, will be celebrating 40 years of marriage June 17, 1996. They have three children, Lisa and Chuck Stevens. Michael and Cindy Smith and Kristine and Morgan Olson; and seven grandchildren. Marvin and Linda will celebrate the event with a special family dinner at the Middle Villa Inn on Friday. June 14. BOY, Brandon Michbel. bom at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids on May 22, to Jack and Lori Wiswell. weighing 6 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 20Yi inches long. Proud grandparent* are Gary and Patti Forman of Denver. CO. and Jim and Jill Wiswell of Hastings. First time aunts are Kann Forman of Denver and Laura Wiswell of Dallas. TX. First time uncles are Kevin Forman of Denver and Tom Wiswell of Columbus. OH. by Catherine Lucas Lakewood Community Ambulance crew and auxiliary were busy this past weekend They held lhe first of a series of informal Friday night musical jams at Cunningham's Acre. Around 30 musicians turned up, in­ cluding fiddlers and players of dulcimers, banjos, two types of guitars, piano, harmon­ ica and tambourine. They kept coming and going and changing all evening, but most of the time around 30 were playing or singing. The musicians came from all over — Hastings. Ionia. Nashville, Charlotte, as well as locals. Considering that there had been no pre­ publicity or advertising, only a few phone calls and word of mouth, the crowd who enme to listen, dance and enjoy was pretty good, with probably about 40 people during the evening. Hot dogs, some other snack food, pies and soft drinks and coffee were available. This Friday night musicale will continue for most of the summer. Anyone who en­ joys any kind of folk music is welcome and would have a good time for an hour or two on Friday evenings. Donations for the ambulance are accepted, but there is no admission charge. The ambulance held a bake sale Saturday in front of lhe fire-ambulance-township building. They ran out of baked goods around noon. And on Sunday they held a meat loaf, scal­ loped potato dinner at Cunningham's Acre. Alice Forshey said they fed around 150 at that meal, which was pretty good consider­ ing everything else going on that day. Saturday morning most streets in the vil­ lage of Woodland had several yard sales' with the west end of Broadway the busiest most of the time. The Kilmers usually had a crowd in their yard, as did Glendon and Betty Curtis, whose yard also held a tent with hot dogs, drinks and desserts being sold by the Woodland United Methodist Church. Yard sale day has been an annual event in Woodland for the last three or four yean. I ran into some of the MacKenzics at the ambulance bake sale and had a brief visit with Greg, who is taking some summer classes at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor this summer and working for an in­ vestment firm in Detroit. He was home for the weekend. Judy bought some baked goods and Yvonne MacKenzie Lynn was there with Lexie in a stroller. Doug MacKenzie (the younger) is finish­ ing the very last few days of his doctorate program at Georgia Tech and will soon join his wife and daughter in the home they have purchased in Alio. He intends to start his own robotic business in this area. When I left the ambulance bake sale, I dropped in at the Woodland Townehousc for lunch before opening the library for lhe Sat­ urday afternoon hours. Richard and Mildred Brodbeck came in and joined me. It was the first time I had seen Richard since he had a six bypass heart surgery several weeks ago. He said his leg still bothers him, but he is doing very well with his total recovery. He said he had walked a mile that morning and that was the third day he had done so. The recycling bin will be in the Woodland Township building parking lot this weekend. It takes newspapers, cardboard, plastic jugs, glass and aluminum. The Woodland Townehousc men's softball team tournament was held this past weekend. Eight teams entered the tournament. They were from Hastings, Woodland, Lake Odessa and Ionia. The games were played in Herald Classic Park. Woodland. A team called Performance Plus from Io­ nia won the tournament and the trophy. The team was Gregg Gilliland, Jeff Stew­ ard, Scott Stephens. Courtland Skoog, Joe Bartels, Gary Lynn, Randy Leonard and Kevin Clayton. Tony Hunter and Tim Hig­ bee, who usually play with this team, were absent. Bat boys were Josh Johnson and RJ. McQueen and the scorekeepcr was Don Barnes. They played three games as one team dropped out and gave them an automatic win. Jan Yonkers had gall bladder surgery last week and is home recovering Mary Ellen Quigley had a biopsy on a skin blemish and is awaiting the results. Lakewood United Methodist Church held a mortgage burning and building dedication Sunday. Special guests were the Rev. Robert and Shirley Betts who served from 1957 through 1963; Lisa Flessner Dunbar (Mrs. David Dunbar), who played the piano during the service; Ruth Dunbar (Mrs. Rev. Charles Dunbar), whose husband served at this church from 1971 through 1978; the Rev. Jim and Linda Hulett, who were here from 1979 to 1985; the Rev. Allen and Kathleen Lewis, who were here from 1945 to 1949; the Rev. Glen and Marie Peck, here from 1949 to 1952; District Superintendent Ed and Shirley Perkins and Mrs. and Mrs. Hans Rother. Rother was the architect who de­ signed tbe current sanctuary building. There were a few more than 300 people at the service and a few extra chairs had to be added lo hold the crowd. Punch and home­ made cookies were served during fellowship time and at noon, a potluck dinner was held to honor (he special guests. Around 150 people enjoyed the potluck. Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a Vacation Bible School the week of June 17 through the 21 st. The theme will “ Kingdom of the Son” and an ice cream so­ cial will be held Friday evening after the se­ ries ends. Woodgrove Brethren-Chnsiian Parish also will have vacation Bible school that week from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This unusual vaca­ tion Bible school includes all ages who study, work. play, do crafts and eat together like a family. The theme is “help Joshua bring the walls down." and Pastor Ben Her­ ring said those who come will leant the six things God cannot do. This series will end with a service at Charlton Park at 10:30 a.m., which will also be the last session of the daily vacation Bible school and will be followed by a church-Sunday School-Bible school picnic. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church will hold a vacation Bible school the week of June 24 through 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. each day. This program will include children age 4 through sixth grade. To preregister, call Gayle Chase at 367-4068 or Tammy Brod­ beck at 367-4102. Joyce Weinbrecht will bold a blood pres­ sure clinic at the Commission on Aging dinner at the Woodland Eagles next Wednes­ day. June 19, at noon. Just drop in if you want your blood pressure checked by a regis­ tered nurse at no cost. GIRL, Jayme Lee. born at Pennock Hospital on May 27 at 4:50 p.m. to Ms. Tammy Stin­ nett and Mr. Mark Johnston. Cloverdale, weighing 5 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 19W inches long BOY, James Earl, born at Pennock Hospital on May 29 to Terry and Bill Avery Jr.. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20tt inches long. BOY, Brandon James, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 29 at 3:04 a.m. to Timothy and Kelli Slocum. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. ozs. and 20 inches long. Scotts to celebrate 7 40th anniversary Fnends of Harry C Scotty*') and Patncia '' Scott arc invited to attend a celebration being ’ Held in honor of the couple’s 40th wedding an­ niversary Saturday. June 22. from 11 a.m. to *:‘3 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church Hall. 11252 Roria Road. Delton X Scotty and Pat were married on Jan. 21. ^1V56, in Chicago. They have resided in the n Ytnkee Springs area since I960. The party is being hosted by their children •*— Tern and Larry Etter of Hastings. Rosie am Rob Cook of Houston. Bill and Barb Scott *'of Kingsley. Dave and Ten Scott of Planwell. Kathy and Tom Maurer of ^Hasings and Mike Scott of Middleville BOY. Jacob Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 2 al 5:02 a m. to Jolene and James Sherman. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. Dorothy Bustance to mark 90 years Dorothy Bustance will ne ceteorating ner 90th birthday. Her children are hosting an open house on June 23. from 2 to 5 p.m. al the Local 138 UAW Hall on 127 W Apple St . Hastings. You arc invited to help her celebrate this big event. No gifts please. GIRL, Megan Ann. bom at Battle Creek Health System on June 4 at 10:47 a.m. to Brenda and Brian Green. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Sarah Michelle Taylor, bom April 30. 1996 to Brandon and Sandra (Springer) Taylor of lhe U.S. Air Force Academy. CO. Sarah weighed 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and was 21 in­ ches long. Bom at 5:16 p.m. Sarah was welcomed home by brothers Christopher and Kevin Proud grandparents ar Elisabeth Springer. Robert and Sharon Still and Alfred and Nancy Taylor, all of Hastings In America, /ou are 14.95% guaranteed first-year yield A *1.000 payment to the Accumulator Classic Annuity will lock in an immediate 1 10% bonus plus... Each additional lump-sum payment or rollover during the first five yean will receive the same 10% bonus. not required to offer food to the hungry Or shelter to the homeless. In fact, one of the nicest things about living here in America is that you really don't have to jjp A strong alternative for CDs and rolloven from IRA*. KEOGH and Pension Hans Call Today: LifeUSA Insurance Company John Hosier & Associates (616) 623-8644 5118 Waldorff. Delton. MI 49046 3% minimum interest after year one. 14.95% yield realized if payments made over five or more years. Bonus forfeited, a 5% charge applied and reduced interest is paid if surrendered for cash P4800 from LifeUSA Offer expires July I. 1996. 100% investment grade assets anything for anybody �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13. 1996 Michael Jordan is!) It will help provide a healthy environment for children, teen-agers and their parents. Let s hope it also cuts douiTJ on teen delinquency in our city — we have a long way to go. LEGAL NOTICES: Stat* of MkHcan Jutftctol Orctrft Court DEFAULT Appiicaxion, HOrWTNinary Amaavn and Entry Com No 96 268 DO Monti Stoup 5211 **•»»•< Rd Frwport. Ml 49325 (616) 948-2019 Ernoat loVo<n Stoup 112 Limbo Dr. Milhboro. TN 37342 Phono no. unknown APPLICATION AND NONMILITARY AFFIDAVIT I request the clerk to enter the default ol the defendant for foilure to oppeor pleod or other­ wise defend oa provided by low. In aupport of thia request. I alate 1. At shown by the proof of service on filo, the defendant was served with a summons and com­ plaint on Moy 9. 1996. which ia more than 21 days ogo (28 days if served by moil or out of Hate). 2. The defendant is not on infont, incompetent person or in the military aervice. Juno 3. 1996 Monti Stoup Subscribed and sworn to before me on June 3, 1996 Diane Crittenden Notary Public Barry County Michigan My commission expires 12-18-99 ENTRY The default of the defendant is entered for failure to appear pleod or otherwise defend Juno 3. 1996 Diane Crittenden NOTICE OF ENTRY OF DEFAULT AND REQUEST FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE Com No 96-268 DO Monti Stoup 5211 Messer Rd Freeport. Mi 49325 (616) 948-2019 Ernest LaVem Stoup 112 Limbo Dr. Hillsboro. TN 37342 Phone no. unknown NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT 1. Your default was entered on June 3 1996. as shown by the attached Default 2. I will be requesting a default Judgment of Divorce and a hearing on that request is scheduled lor June 27th. 1996 oi 2:00 in the courtroom of the fudge in this case. 3. At the hearing, the judge may enter a Judg­ ment of Divorce granting the relief I requested in my Complaint for Divorce and/or grant other roHef. June 3 1996 Monti Stoup PROOF OF MAILING On the dote below I sent copies of this notice and the Default entered in this case to the defen dant. at his/her address in the caption above, or ordinary first-class mall. I declare that the statement above is true to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. (6/20) HASTINGS State of Michigan Probate Coart No consideration CLAIMS NOTICE Dear Ann Landen: What should I think I Filo No 96-02I9ICME Estate of GUY A. ALLWARDT. Deceased Social Security No 364 32 3081 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following. The decedent, whose lost known address was 1371 Price Rood. Nashville. Ml 49073 died 5 6 96 An instrument dated 7/19 95 has been admitted os rhe will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ogoinst the esta>e will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Arthur L. Allwardt. 1371 Price Rood. Nashville. Ml 49073. or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estale will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to H. Darrell L Price (P41I61) 491 E. Columbia Ave.. Battle Creek. Ml 49015 (616)963 5583 (6/13) ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Tuesday. June 4. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. Board members all present. Also present: County Comm. Newman. Fire Chief, and 6 citizens and guests. Mini-Park Contract with Bill Bourdo renewed. C-Tec Cable Resolution approved. Discussed cemetery sign vandalism. GLASA Amendment approved with one change Fire Dept, report received. DNR Public Hearing June II at Yankee Springs Township Holl. Bills read and approved Darlene Harper Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (6/13) LEGAL NOTICE The annual report of the Thornapple Foundation for the fiscal year ended 1/31/96 is available for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of notice of its availability. The address of the Foundation s principal office Is Thornoppie Foundation, c/o Richard T. Groos. The Viking Corp.. 210 N. Industrial Park Rood. Hastings. Michigan 49058. To inspect said report contact Barry County United Way. 501 W. Slate St.. Hastings. Ml 49058; (616)945-4010 (6/13) For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group ” - Select Soccer TRYOUTS! Boys & Giris Teams Forming for the Fall 1996 & Spring 1997 Seasons Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count. plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50 + drWs. Homeowner dis counts for non-smokers 55 + and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BEGC AGENCY Aulo., Home, Life CommercUI 126 S. Mrcbgan, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sulm,: 9454454 Fax:945-9914 when my husband acts like he's ashamed to be ’ Greed is ugly Dear Ann lenders: You failed to catch the full significance of the letter from “Bewildered in Ontario." who felt cheated when he and his brother learned their father had left almost all his money to his second wife who had a son from a previous marriage. "Ontario" feared that the stepson eventually would inherit lhe remainder of his father's estate. Please tell people to remember when they make out their wills that they are leaving more than just "stuff.” Their wills are their final communication with their children. A will that benefits stepchildren ahead of natural children will be perceived as a statement regarding the value of lhe relationship. I know what I'm talking about because it happened to me. - Pikeville. Ky Dear Ky.: The following letter, also from Kentucky, gives a better response than anything I might produce — and it was written by a 14-year-old. Here il is: Dear Ann Landers: I was real upset when 1 read the letter from "Be+ 'ldered in Ontario." who was mad because he didn't think he and his brother got the amount of money they were entitled to when their father died. It sounds like they were more interested in their father's money than in him. If that hap­ pened in my family. I'd be ashamed to let anyone know about it. Greed is ugly. — M.L. Dear M.L.: Well said. And now the last word from a reader in Albuquerque: Dear Ann Landers: I saw red when I read lhe letter from "Bewildered." who was upset because he didn’t receive more money when his father died. Apparently, the father left most of his estate to his wife "of only nine years." My father is 8). His wife is 42. They've been married for 13 years. If my father died tomorrow and left everything to his wife, il wouldn't bother me one bit. In fact. I would be happy about it. My stepmother has been terrific to Dad. She has added many years to his life. After Mom died. Dad was so depressed we were worried that he would just give up. but "Mary” came along and the gloom lifted. He is a different person, and we all adore her. Sign us — Grateful in the USA Dear Grateful: Thanks for your response. It's a sentiment that I had hoped more people would express, but as the previous writer said, greed is ugly — and there's too much of it around. -4 Bury naturally Dear Ann Landers: I'd like to respond to “Fond Memories." who buried her husband with his glasses on. My husband passed away recently. Since be was very fond of playing poker and blackjack, we decided he'd look more natural with a deck of cards in his hand — and that's the way we buried him. — Grace Ferrell, Youngstown. Ohio Dear Grace: Beautiful! I'm sure he would have loved it. Pennys’ worth Dear Ann Landers: There's been some back-and-forth chatter in your column about the insignificance of the lowly penny. I submit lhe following item from Newsweek: "I knew where he was at night." said Michigan resident Betty Tregembo, referring to her husband John's collection of more than a million neatly rolled pennies — which he traded in recently for a new pickup truck. Teen crime EdwardJones Member New York Stock Exchange. Inc and Securites Investor Protection Corporation and Mark D. Christensen Cordially invite you to a FREE Seminar One Less thing for you to worry about A Seminar on Long-term Care Insurance At EdwardJones, we don't try to predict the future, but we can help you prepare for it. And one way to do that is with long-term care insurance. During this workshop -ve will explore the following questions: ★ Why is long-term care important for you? ★ What are some of the solutions for protecting your savings from the skyrocketing costs of long-term care? ★ How you can protect you and your family from the financial burden of a long-term illness or nursing heme stay. For your convenience, we will be offering the seminar two separate times. The seminar will be June 18th at 10:00 AM or 4:00 PM County Seat Lounge. Hastings. Michigan Mark D. Christensen will be our speaker Please contact my office by June 18th to make your reservation as seating will be limited. Refreshments will be served R.S V P 945-3553 or I 800-288-5220 Dear Ann Landers: I'm a law-abiding citizen, a mother of three grown children and a wife of 30 years, f also hold down a full­ time job. Last week. I got a lesson in life I will never forget. 1 had to go to court for a traffic ticket, and I went early. Twenty minutes after I arrived, the courtroom started to fill up with children — young teen-agers. One by one. these kids stood before the judge for crimes such as shoplifting, breaking and entering, carrying concealed weapons, and more. I sat there tn shock. Where were these kids' parents? There were none in that courtroom. Most of these kids were repeat offenders. When the judge would ask. "Did you steal this?" the teen Marriage Licenses Jason Lee Newton. Hastings and Christina Marie Swihart. Hastings. Stephen Robert Brasseur. Gladwin and Kelli Jean Beukema. Hastings. Scott Alexander Furrow. Hastings and Ta­ tiana Valervenva Avshaloumova. Hastings. Michael McLean Anderson. Plainwell and Kimberly Ray Marshall. Plainwell. Daniel Bruce Vanderweide. Grand Rapids and Tracey Marie Funnell. Wayland. Randy John Campbell. Hastings and Aman­ da Lynn Fisher. Freeport. James Arthur Schlch. Middleville and Kimberly Dee Kapcein, Middleville. Charles Leon James. Nashville and Wendy Ann Williams. Nashville. Antonio Gandia Rivera. Hastings and Melissa Marie Higgins. Hastings. Timothy Fred Sackett. Battle Creek and Konne Jo Warren. Augusta. William Christopher Dooley . Hastings and Katie Ellen Curtis, Hastings. Donald David Eddy. Dowling and Roberta Jean Cole. Dowling. Glen Allan Holecheck Jr.. Grand Rapids and Susan Jeanne Perez. Middleville. would reply. "Yes." When the judge asked. “Why did you steal it?" the kid would say. "I wanted il," or "I didn't have any money so 1 just took it." These kids were given a up on the wrist and told to sign up for some kind of class. Only one teen-ager was fined — tor breaking a window. Imagine my surprise when finally I was called up. fined $67 and given a stem lecture on "the responsibilities that go with owning an automobile." Ann. if these kids arc our future, we are in big trouble. Parenting is a lot of hard work, but it's a job you sign up for when you have kids. We uught ours how to pay bills, balance a checkbook, do laundry, cook, lake care of their pets and respect property. No family is perfect, but commitment and follow-through can make a big difference. I suggest that all parents go sit in a courtroom for a few hours and find out what it's really like out there. — Grace in Medford. Ore. Dear Grace: If you are upset about teen-age shoplifters in Medford, how would you deal with teen-age drive-by shootings, which is what wc have in Chicago? Invariably, these young criminals come from homes where there are no role models, alcohol and drug abuse are commonplace and the teens drop out of school as soon as possi­ ble. There will soon be a James Jordan Boys and Giris Club and Family Life Center in Chicago. funded in part by the Michael Jor­ dan Foundation. (What a splendid role model seen with me? During our 16-year marriage, whenever we have been with friends or family. he has always left me trailing behind, like a stray dog. \ The first time he did this was when I had been out of the hospital two days after an operation on my legs (varicose veins). He in­ sisted that I go to Los Angeles with him tq have dinner with people I’d never met before. w They let us out in front of the restaurant to",1 spare me the long walk from the parking lot. ‘ but my husband said. "I'll go with you to parlf the car. My wife can wait here." I waited and waited for what seemed like art hour My legs were aching, and I was on the,’: verge of tears. Finally, he came for me. Htf ’ said they were all in lhe bar having a drinlCn when his friends asked. "Aren't you going id'* get your wife?" It seems he forgot I wai there. How can 1 get even with him humiliating me like that? — Payback Time in' * California Dear California: "Getting even" is no solu- '“ lion to your problem, lady. You need counsel­ ing on how io assert yourself. Your husband's'"* lack of consideration is gross and insulting. HTiur r the truth about pot, cocaine. LSD,^' PCP. crack, speed and downers? "'The' Lowdown on Dope'' has up-to-the-minute in"J formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed* long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3. 75 (this includes postages and handling) lo: Lowdown. c/o Ann Landen, * P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0162:'" (In Canada, send S4.55.) ** Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, lac. | Lake Odessa NEWS On Monday village workers will remove brush al curbside on the monthly schedule. The Village Council will meet Monday. June 17, at the Page building. Sunday morning to mark Father's Day, the Congregational Women's Fellowship will host a Father-Son Breakfast at 8 a.m. At Central United Methodist Church, fathers will be honored at coffee hour time following 9:30 a.m. worship time. There will be awards for some fathers of distinction. Story Hour time for the summer reading program at the Lake Odessa Community Library will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. June 19. There will be story time and a Cowboy Cntter craft. Memorial services were held May 29 at the VFW Hall in lhe afternoon for Charles Uoyd, 50, of North Carolina. He had been a resident of Fourth Avenue, north, after his marriage to Connie Kew Devine. He was stepfather of her daughters. Carrie Lynn and Sherry On Wednesday last week, third-graders from Woodland Elementary met at the village park here to get acquainted with their counter­ parts from West Elementary, with whom they had been having a pen pal relationship during the past school year. They ate lunch together at the pavilion and had a short time lo enjoy the playground. Lakewood school's staff members had breakfast together Friday monung at the high school before returning to their rooms to finish details of the year's work. On Sunday, hundreds of near-local people filled the Central Auditorium in Hastings for the annual dance recital of Kelly Sanderson's Center Stage Dance Studio. Three colorful stage curtains rented for the occasion provid­ ed the background for difTerc.it segments of the performance. The first was to portray the interior of a toy shop with toys on shelves, a rocking horse near lhe show window and an entrance door complete with transom win­ dow. Even the hardware for opening the win­ dow was included in the scene. Two were for the final production of Cinderella, told in ballet with the home of the wicked stepmother and her daughters, and another of the ballroom of the king’s castle. The program had tap dancing, tumbling and acrobatics, the Charleston, ballet. The Cinderella finale in­ cluded the tiny girls who were mice and bun­ nies. the village ladies, the sisters with their mother. Cinderella and her fairy godmother. Noted among the dances were boys ranging from youngsters to high school boys who lifted the ballet dancers. For the grand finale all lhe dancers paraded down the aisles to go on stage where Miss Kelly and the ocher in­ structors were given flowers in appreciation. Iris, spirea and lilacs are in bloom. Snowball busies arc at their best and beauty bushes are siowly turning pink. On rural roads, com is beginning to show in orderly rows across the fields. Lakewood girls playing softball set a new J +<T uu Jim school record. They won the scl<ool's fir»V>2 regional title in the 32-year school history playing at Otsego Saturday. Their title came' with a win 6-1 over Byron Center in the Class B regional. The season's record of 27-8 will^ change with a Tuesday game June 11 at Bron-t son. when they play Stevensvillc-La. eshore.. // In lhe winning Saturday game. Jennifer Mihj, cheli, Kristin Heinze. Pearl Ward +nd Jodi Justice all made contributions toward thejn score. Jodi even had a walk with the basegj> loaded in the bottom half of the seventh inning' to win the first game over South Haven. Mit>. cheli. Beard and Ward each had two hits in thc^r South Haven game. The Tuesday game will.be the quarterfinal match. Tom and Jackie Gilliland are to be feted. ,5 Saturday in honor of their 50th wedding an­ niversary. There will be an open house Fellowship Hall Saturday June 15. Betty McMillen had an overnight stay Pennock Hospital last week Friday. She-,, returned for further tests on Monday and/ Tuesday. Marilyn Dahms of Lansing was at Hastings Sunday afternoon to see three of her grand7:ij children in the dance recital. She reports that-J(V she now has a licensed day care in her home./;/ Heather McClelland of Lake Odessa listed among the graduates of MSU wit^ master's degrees. jw The I8lh annual archery clinic is being hekt-j, at Grand Ledge, starting Friday at the Andcr^ son Arehrey location. This year's program in^w eludes a tribute to the great late bow-huntec># Fred Bear. On Friday afternoon at three.? Doug Walker will speak on Bear's influence on bow hunting. He will show items from thc,^ Fred Bear Museum A visit to the Bear.,, Museum at Grayling is a real treat for anyone^, with any degree of interest in wildlife. A,*, mounted prize specimen cougar taken by the ,, late Phil Waiglc of Pewamo eventually was given to the museum so it would have good,, care. The animal was hunted in Utah. The.n,, clinic draws hunters by the hundreds. Thc,01 hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun-w day. There are classes on hunting and calling of elk. deer and moose, exotic game; hunting as a husband-wife activity, along with exhibits of archery products, guide services and world record trophies. The deer are hungry! One homeowner just outside Ionia County reports that deer are even venturing into her lawn to eat leaves from the rosebushes, the new plants in the garden and a herd spends its time nibbling the new bean plants in a field just a few rods from dwellings. Wildlife experts are reporting that the 1995-96 winter was lhe most severe since 1977 tn starvation rates. One report was of ten deer that struggled onto a railroad track and were too listless to move when a tram came. Flag Day is Friday. June 14. Pkasc fly the flag The Hastings Area School System with The Christman Company as Construction Manager plan to contract for Bid Package “C” Star Elementary site clearing and earth­ work. Bid documents will be available, for a $50.00 refundable deposit, at The Christman Company, 678 Front Street NW, Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 454-4454, or can be viewed at Dodge, or Builders Exchange after June 14,1996. Sealed Proposals are due at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, July 2, 1996, at The Christman Company, Grand Rapids office or 3:00 pm, Tuesday, June 2, 1996, at Hastings Area School System, Administration Building, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Ml. For more information contact Tom Tennessen, The Christman Company at (616) 45/­ 4454 or Duane Glasgow, Supervisor of Maintenance Services at (616) 948-4400. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 13, 1996 — Page 9 ——------------------------------------------------------------------— as witnesses. Valentine Ost roth was the Justice of the Peace who married them. Hannah A. Graberg Kenney Hanchett died in 1893. and is buried in Barryville Cemetery next to her first husband. James Kenney. Her grave site is marked by a monument put in place by her daughter Harriet. Hiram and Hannah Hanchett had four children. When Hiram chose to retire, he sold his business interests to Thomas Holmes. He went to live with son. Volney Hanchett of Big Rapids, where he died at the age of 93 on Sept. 20. 1910. He was buried in lhe Wilcox cemetery with the first Hannah Hanchett. The Hanchett mills, which had sawed millions of board feet and tons and tons of grain had been ground in Barry County no longer were operating under the Hanchett management. Hanchettville disappeared as if it had never been. The plat map for Maple Grove Township, printed in 1895. shows Orlo L. Roush owning the 10 acres of land where the Hanchett mills had stood and lhe site began another era. There was a large gravel pit on the south side of the creek. Men working at the gravel pit carried their lunches and ate them beside the creek. Mr. Roush was clearing the land he had bought for pasture. Willows and other trees and brush were so thick that he couldn't see his cows, so he cut out the brush and drained the land, running the water into the creek. Under the trees at the west end, he built a picnic table for the use of the men working in the gravel pit. People driving by cn the road would see the table in the pleasant setting and slop to picnic. So he cleared out more land and built more tables. Then he built a stove and a bridge across High Bank Creek, from which a path led to a spring. Each year more tables were built and more stoves were added and he planted trees to beautify the slopes, and High Bank Creek park came about There was a lookout point on top of the gravel pit and caves to explore. A visit to the caves revealed the spiral stone structure of the rocks overhead. A ba^s wood tree grew on the top of one cave of rock, where the soil was but a spade deep layer of soil. Roush put in a bench for fisnermen and a standard for dip nets. He formed wading — From Time to Time... Hanchettville, the Hamlet that was... By loyce F. Weinbrecht Hiram and Hannah Hanchett were married in 1842. Hannah had arrived in Michigan in 1840 with her parents Both had been bom in New York. Hannah in Outgo County, and had arrived in Michigan separately. In 1855. they purchased acreage on Section 6. Maple Grose Township. Barry County. This land was on High Bank Creek and was a natural spot for mills, as the creek was available for power. Hiram must have had some knowledge of milling before arriving in Michigan. He pro­ ceeded to build a sawmill and a grist mill within a few rods of each other and he was in­ volved in building an operation of several other mills, as were members of his family. High Bank Creek, aptly named, as its banks are very steep in places, has its headwaters at Bristol Lake in Johnstown Township, flows north easterly, through Baltimore Township, into Maple Grove Township ending in Castleton Township, where it enters Thomapple Lake, a waterway 18 miles long with a 20-foot headwater. High Bank Creek powered four mill sites — Barney Mills. 10 miles upstream from Han­ chett Mills; Hanchett Mills; Barryville Mill, five miles downstream from Hanchett; and Morgan Mill, about one half mile from the en­ trance of High Bank Creek into Thomapple Lake. Lucian Hyde, an early settler in Castleton Township, helped to build both the Barryville and the Hanchett mills. A mill site, whether a saw mill, or a grist mill, generated an area of activity. People coming to the mill also needed other services. Soba there was a cluster of businesses grow­ ing up near the mills Samuel R. Clendian purchased land near the mills and set up a blacksmith shop in 1856. He continued this until his death in 1872. James Hyde. William Howell and Sam White also worked in a blacksmith shop near the mill. Herman Branch had a buggy shop, ground plow points and did general repairs in his shop. There was a picket! mill, a general store and several houses, four or five by some accounts, built near the mills. Sheds were put up to ac­ commodate the horses and oxen of the customers while grist was being ground or logs were being sawed. Farmers gathered at the store to exchange news of the day. The mills were open year round and the warmth of the stove in the general store attracted the men who came to get warm while telling stories, and maybe playing a game of checkers or a hand of cards. Watching the mills operating was a favorite pastime for the youngsters of the area, as lhe large logs came down through the mill, and were cut into boards. Many of lhe logs were six feet in diameter and lhe boards were often left that wide to be used for sheeting. Large dams were built in High Bank Creek to hold the powerful body of water back, fur­ nishing the power for the mills as it was released into the mill races and onto the water wheels. There is no record of whether the wheels at Hanchett s Mills were over or under wnecis. h is recorded that the water from the dam at Hanchett Mills was used twice within a few rods. First it operated the saw mill and then it turned the wheel at the »rist mill, where wheat was ground into flour and com was ground in­ to com meal. The buhr stones used lo pulversized the flour consisted of two horizontal stone dishes, one of which was stationary and lhe other revolved. The faces of the stones were fur- TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Monument in Wilcox cemetery. Maple Grove Township, for Hiram Han­ chett and his first wife, Hannah. rowed. The turning of the stone resulted in grinding and cutting of the grain. The material to be pulverized or ground was fed through the center of the upper stone, passed between the stones and was discharged at the cir­ cumference. It is recorded that these stones were imported from France ami were a very hard flint Remnants of the grindstones have been found in High Bank Creek at the mill site. In 1856. Hiram and Hannah Hanchett pur­ chased land from Kenyon Mead. He may have borrowed money from James McKelvey for this and placed a mortgage on the original piece of land or lhe mortgage may have been on lhe original piece of land. In any event, he defaulted on payment and the piece of land listed as 40 acres, SWU-SWU of Section 6 was listed as the collateral for the mortgage. The notice was dated Nov. 26. 1872. The amount of lhe loan was $263.75. plus $25 for costs if foreclosure actually took place The note was dated June 26. 1857. Apparently they were able io redeem the mortgage, as the land was not transferred to anyone else at that time. The Hanchetts also previously had purchas­ ed land on the west side of the Thornapplc River in Castleton Township, and erected a saw mill there. He then bought lhe south part of W Vi of NW south of the river and deeded it to Charles Hanchett in July 1885. There was a brush and sand dam across the river furnishing power to this sawmill. Many of the boards sawed during those early years furnished lumber for the first buildings in Nashville. Cyrus Buxton came to Nashville in 1866 and worked in the Hanchett mill in Nashville for a period of five years. He later became a gun smith and did other construction of small machinery. In 1873. a mill was built 20 by 60 feel, lo house lhe saw mill. The waler rights to operate this mill were purchased from Philip Holler, who later built and operated the mill on the east side of the river, in about 1865. He sold this mill to Henry Feighner. January 1869 was marked by the coming of lhe railroad when the first train passed through Nashville. The Grand River Valley Railroad, later to become Michigan Centra) Railroad, arrived, changing the way people traveled and shipped goods. Ties for building the railroad had been cut by the Hanchett saw mill as well as by the Barry ville saw mill and no doubt by lhe Hanchett saw mill in the hamlet of Nashville. V * Nashville was named for Garaudus Nash, the chief engineer of the Grand River Valley Railroad. Mr. Nash never lited in Nashville, however. In 1869 a drought lowered the water table in Michigan, and most of the eastern states. Many small streams and little lakes disap­ peared during that time. Mills of the times were powered by water in the 1840s and 1850s. The small streams didn’t have enough power to power the mills and many were clos­ ed down. Steam power was already available and soon became the way to power both saw mills and grist mills. Water-powered mills along small streams disappeared. Hannah Hanchett died of pneumonia on April 18. 1874, in the Maple Grove Township home. She was buried in Wilcox Cemetery . Maple Grove Township. Hiram Hanchett remarried on May 31. 1876. He married another Hannah, the widow of James Kenney. Her name was Hannah A. Graberg Kenney. Their marriage license gives Hiram’s age as 59 and Hannah's as 56. Their marriage license shows George Marshall of Maple Grove and Susan Marshall of the same place. T own .! North sra/r inehfs t TA,. Mar .Uarrix SC fahwtn Chriir Hailer’ IBu/yn is .1 O.\ •60 TA,. mr+rrU K Cny/tS' 40 Jfrr For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hold a Special Exception Use Hearing and Site Plan Review for a proposed development of fifteen homer on approximately 20 acres on the property of Edsel Murphy located on the north side of Head Lake Road in Section 9 of Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan. Th»W>piications. legal descriptions and maps may be viewed during regular busiritewTiours on Wednesdays 9 am lo 12 noon and 1 pm to 3 pm at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 8. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing imparted and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or call­ ing the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. A meeting of the Planning Commission wiH be held Immediately following the hear­ ings to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 948-2464 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A P0RT10N OF EAST SOUTH STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, July 8,1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear com­ ments on the vacation of East South Street from Orchard Street east to the line between lots 23 and 24 and lots 32 and 33 of the Fairview addi­ tion of the City of Hastings as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement lo construct and maintain any and all utilities. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk /f>r> AT Geo Vilbtt/ifif J. C.hetrhiuA HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD $ TK> U Birrton. HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING June 17,1996 • 7:00 pm The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468. or call TDD relay service 1-800-649-3777. G<* . NOTICE Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. ft’ Smrtf, pools by putting in two low dams of rocks in the creek bed. He built toilets and put in sw­ ings and playground equipment. He kept lhe grass cut and the park clean. He made no charge for the use of th: park He considered it his hobby and his contribution to the community. And. the word spread, often by gas station attendants in nearby villages and places. Ar­ tists came from Chicago. Tourists came and picnickers came from nearby communities. Family reunions. Camp Fire Girls. Boy Scouts, school groups and Sunday Schools held their events there. Every year, some of the churches would br­ ing converts to the park to be baptized in the waters of lhe stream. Camp Fire Girls from Camp Kittaniwa on nearby Striker Lake would come in relays to spend several days at the park. There was seating for more than 200 people at one time and often there were that many there on a weekend day. The voices of thousands of people rang out over the years as people spent happy hours there every sum­ mer. Hanchettville was once again a place of activity. Mr. Roush died on July 15, 1949, while he was still lining in one of the houses from the original settlement, overlooking the park. He and his wife, Cora, are buried in Barryville Cemetery. The land where lhe park was located now is owned by Jackie Morris. Tbe Morrises built the house, barn, and the bridge which are there now. It is no longer open to the public, but is a pleasant place for a home. Today it is a peaceful spot, with lhe walers of High Bank Creek running quickly over the stones in the creek bed. cutting under the overhanging trees. If one listens, one can im­ agine the “whir" of the saw mill, the droning of the grist mill and the laughter of groups of picnickers enjoying an afternoon of good food and games and fun. Sources: Allegan Barry County History. 1880: Barry County Vital Statistic Records. County Court House: Nashville 1869-1960: Archives of the Hastings Banner: Ghost Towns in Barry County, Esther Walton, Nov. 17. 1988: Research supplied by Zane Mead. Jackie Morris and Harold Frey. Jiaft JrJm JlnrsMl T. Sbiut/f Detail from 1873 plat map, Maple Grove Township showing the location of Hanchett Mills. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 13. 1996 Last adult ed graduation ceremony at Maple Valley? by Cindy J. Smith Staff Writer Some tears were shed as adult graduates entered lhe Maple Valley High school auditorium last week. It was a special day for 16 local residents now on their way to better jobs or possihl) college, but a sad day for school officials who may have witnessed lhe last such event in district. Word came down from Lansing just two weeks ago that state funding for such programs will be cut drastically next year. Those wishing for a second chance to return lo. school will be turned away and many teachers and other school personnel will lose their jobs. Those attending adult education graduation Tuesday night at Maple Valley had the chance to go straight to the source for more information about the cuts. Slate Representative Frank Fitzgerald was the keynote speakeer for the evening. After providing some facts and figures to the audience, his message became quite clear. "This may very well be the last adult graduation at Maple Valley." he said. According to Fitzgerald, funding for adult ed programs in 1995 totaled $205 million. Appropriations for lhe programs has always been divided between students over the age of 20 who are technically considered part of community education and those between the ages of 18 and 20 who are considered to be part of the formula grant for K-12 programs. 1996 figures proposed by Governor John Engler included only $15 million for adult ed programs and some additional funding for be "at risk" funds. 'Wc did put a provision into the school aid bill to put at risk money into adult ed programs." he said. "It would be up to local districts to opt to put that money into the adult programs rather than in K-12 programs for at risk students." Is that an option for Maple Valley? Some school officials involved with the adult ed program al Maple Valley don't think the! school board is supportive of the program, j "Word came down that there will be no! adult ed next year al Maple Valley." said onej school official. "We (the staff) are all' unemployed as of Thursday and success] stories like the ones you saw here tonight] will no longer be possible." job training programs. Fitzgerald said that additional funds were appropriated when the bill reached the House. "We in the House have been debating the adult education issue for three yean, including funding and the requirements for education." he said. "The House has always been a strong supporter of the adult education program." The current proposal allows $60 million for adult education for lhe 1996-1997 school year, an additional $20 million for programs to include students under 20 and $20 million in additional dollars available through a grant-based program. Future paleontologist finds fossil It may look like a rock in this photograph, but the big chunk being held up by (from left) Luke. Seth, and Matt Mansfield is really a museum-quality coral fossil discovered by Luke and Seth when they were out fossil-hunting. The boys' father. Jeff Mansfield, said Luke wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up. and he frequently hunts fossils. Luke. 5. and Seth. 7, were searching the woods near their grandparents' home on Otis Lake Road two weeks ago when they discovered the fossil. Carolyn Mansfield, the boys' mother, look the piece to Kingman Museum in Battle Creek and was told It was a 'corakte' from the Middle Devonian period, which was 395 million to 345 million years ago. According to the dictionary, a coralite is the "coral skeleton of a single polyp" and a polyp is a "sedentary type of animal form." Jeff Mansfield said the museum asked Luke to donate the piece to them, but Luke wants to hang on to it for awhile. The boys were able to show off their fossil to classmates. Luke, Seth, four-year-old Matt, their one-year-old brother Michael, and Carolyn and Jeff live on Bond Street in Hastings. Consumer* Power Company's Hastings Service Center 1125 West Green Street will temporarily dose on Monday, lune 10. 1996 and will re-open on Monday, luly I, 1996 Customers who need assistance or account information may call: 1-800-477-5050 Utility payments may be made at D.|. Electric and the Hastings City Bank Fitzgerald also said that the House and Senate concurred in allowing additional funds totaling $60 million to be used for adult education next year but that bill has yet to be signed by the governor. “That will probably be vetoed by the Governor because there is no identified source of funding for that additional money," he said. Does Fitzgerald support these cuts? He says no. "I'm not happy." he said. "As I witnessed this years adult education graduation at Maple Valley I found them to be typical of adult ed graduates, this program was very helpful lo them, and most will go on to put that dipoloma to good use.'* Are they're alternative? to keep programs like lhe one at the valley going? What can local school districts do to fund the programs? "I hope that local school boards take a serious look at money available to them and do what ever they can to keep this program available." said Fitzgerald. He said that another funding source would CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES BID FOR PURCHASE OF 1996 UTILITY PIPE TRAILER The City of Hastings will accept bids for pur­ chase of one (1) 1996 utility pipe trailer. Complete specifications and bidding forms are available at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Bids will be accepted until 3:00 pjn. on Tuesday, July 2, 1996 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud pub­ licly at the above address. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS McKeown Road Truss Repair Barry County Road Commission Michigan Seated bids will be received from contractors having current Michigan Department of Transportation Prequa Ideation by Barry County at the Barry County Road Commission. 1845 West Gun Lake Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. up to 10:00 a.m. local tme. Monday. July 8. 1996. and then publicly opened and read aloud. The work includes but is not limited to the following • • • • • Removing the wood deck Painting existing steel stringers at a remote site Minor structural steel and masonry repairs Cleaning and Painting truss Place new wood deck and Pedestrian railing. The drawings and specifications under which the work is to be done are on file and may be examined after June 3. 1996 at the Barry County Road Commission. 1845 West Gun Lake Road. Hastngs. Michigan 49058 Construction bidding documents may be obtained form the office of the Barry County Road Commission after June 3,1996. by purchase for the sum of $30.00 per set. Shipping is an addition $4.00 per set. There will be no refunds or return of bid­ ding documents. The purchaser must supply the telephone number and street address of the individual or firm to whom addenda (if issued) can be directed. Each bidder shall file a statement signed by. or on behalf of the person, firm, association, or corporation submitting the bid certifying that such person, firm association, or corporation has not. either directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the sub­ mitted bid. Failure to submit the sig ed statement as part of the bid proposal will result tn rejection of the bid. This is a Federal Aid Project under the provisions of Section 113 or Title 23 U.S.C. As amended by the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1968 The Davis-Bacon Act is applicable and requires the Secretary of Labor to determine- the minimum wage rates to be paid by the contractor and subcontractors, which rates will be given in detail in the proposal. Net classification for this project is lOFa and Sub N4 Subject to 60% limitation on subcontracting A certified check or bidder s bond for a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Proposal win be required with each Proposal The Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (1990 edition), the plans and specifications for the pro­ ject. the special provisions governing subcontracting and the employment blanks are essential parts of the contract. Thts project is funded in part through an MDOT enhancement grant. The right is reserved by the Barry County Road Commission to accept any proposal, to reject any proposal and to waive the irregularities in proposals. Barry County Road Commission Mr. Jack Kineman Engineer-Manager Historical afghan donated to county Barry County Board Chairman James Bailey (left) has donated an afghan depicting county historical scenes and landmarks to the county courthouse. Accepting the gift is County Clerk Nancy Boersma. The afghan will be displayed in the entry area to the county board chambers. Bailey purchased the afghan at the Hastings Chamber of Commerce auction during the Spring Fling event. He »aki Deb Button designed the afghan and Hodges Jewelry donated it lo the chamber for the auction. Homecare starts June 17 Pennock Hospital will begin a home health care service for residents of Barry HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Inspection of Audit The audit for fiscal year ending Dec. 31,1995 is available for inspection at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings. MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN Pennock Hospital, is seeking a full-time Medical Records Technician. Duties will include coding. (In/Out Patient. Emergency Department), and reporting from 3M system. The successful candidate must have certification at ART or be ART eligible and possess excellent interpersonal and written com­ munication skills. Completion of medical terminology, anato­ my and physiology, and coding/dasses courses essential. Proficient in 1CD-9-CM and CPT-4. Experience is preferred. Pennock Hospital offers a complete compensation package which includes competitive salary, an innovative “menu-style’* Flexible Benefits Package; Paid Time off System; tuition reim­ bursement for continuing education; personal tax-deferred sav­ ings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more. Please submit application/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)948-3112 E.O.E. CITY OF HASTINGS Ordinance No. 294 An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map for the City of Hastings, Michigan, Section 322 of the Hastings Code. The City of Hastings ordains that the zoning map of the City of Hastings, Section 3.22 of The Hastings Code be amended to provide that zon­ ing of the property described below be changed from D-l (Industrial) to R-2 (One-Family Residential): City of Hastings 607 S. Michigan Ave. described as the south 74 feet of Lot 1034; also the south 60 feet of the west 132 feet of Lot 2 Block 13. Eastern Addition. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after enactment. County Monday. June 17. The service will provide care by registered nurses, home health aides, a medical social worker, physical therapists, occupation^ therapists and speech therapists Pennock "Homecare" is designed to promote self care and independence, providing care in the familiar, comfortable surroundings of home. To qualify, a person must be homebound, require ski lied care on an intermittent basis and be under lhe care of a physician. Anyone may request home health care, no matter where the person was hospitalized or where their physician is located. Pennock "Homecare" will accept assignment from Medicare and Medicaid and can provide services for commercial insurance carriers. Nancy Joslyn, a registered nurse and social worker, is the new director of Pennock Homecare. MORTARE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS ARM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL K USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Defouh hos been mode H the conditions of a mortgage mod* by Mitchell O. Hwer. o slngl* man and Brenda S. Clement. a single woman lo Exthong* Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee. dated March 22, 1988 and recorded on March 23. 1988 in Libor 463. on pog* 889. Barry County Records. Michigan, and wo* assigned by mesne assignments to COUN­ TRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC. (f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation) a* assign**. by on assign­ ment doted February 1. 1992. which was recorded on February 24. 1992. in Libor S». on Pogo 906. Barry County Record*. on which mortgag* thee* Is claimed to be du* at th* dot* hereof the sum of Thirty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Eight and 29/100 dollars (837.838.29), Including Interest at 9.900% per annum. Und*r the power of sol* contained in said mottgage and th* statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notic* Is hereby given that soid mortgog* will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at public venduo. o! the Barry County Courthout* in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. o'clock, on July 25. 1996. Said premises ar* situated in City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, and or* d*scrib*d os: That port of lots 614, 615 and 616 of City, former­ ly Vi I log*, of Hastings, according to th* recorded plat thereof. lying on the South side of highway The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dot* of s»»ch sol*. Dated: Juno 13. 1996 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4302 Trott < Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC . 30300 Telegraph Suite 201 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 Fit* P96O52593 (7-11) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 13. 1996 — Page 11 Pictured are some of the talent performers. In the front, from left, are Isaac Solmes. Tosha Coy. Nikki Matthews. Leah Pumford. Vai Heffelbower. Crissy Huntley. Wendy Miller, and Sarrah Gregory. In the middle row, from left, are Jason Bailey, Katie Allerding, Melissa Cunningham. Jenny Titus. Mary Craven. Ivy Malone. Lindsey Karas. Erika Barnum, and Pam Weatherly, tn the back row is Gabe McCarty, Cory Micel. Margaret Reges. Dana Reed. Sarah Penrod. Leah Bridgman. Susan Hubbard. Brandon Willard. Jenny Taylor. Amanda Kennedy. Ryan Armour. Justin Martisius. and Skyler Tripp. Middle school student show loff talent at year’s end S The end of the school year went out with a ■png for Hastings middle schoolers last Seek. The annual Middle School talent show Mas held June 4 al Central Auditorium. K Performing in the talent show was Joanne Sailcy. doing a4>iano and vocal solo; Lauren Stincman doing a vocal solo; Jessica Potter Moi ng a piano and vocal solo; Lauren Beach doing a piano solo; Jessica Storm and Samantha Allerding doing a vocal duel; Diane Eerdmans, Amber Jenks, and Cassandra Ames performing a vocal selec­ tion; Steve Rohr and Kelli Flohr performing a juggling act; Josh Moore and Dustin Cook performing a drum and guitar duo; Katie Allerding. Carolyn Dewitt. Jenellc Nichols. Angie Miller, and Nicole Westerly perform­ ing in a vocal quintet, and the Hastings Middle School Jazz Band Performing in a "Collage of Talent" were members of HuttU's second setnikitv Creative Dramatics class, who presented Five plays and skits. Silent Observer Performing the skit "How many girls does it take to change a lightbulb?" were (from left) Isaac Solmes, Justin Martisius, Brandon Willard and Jason Bailey. Vai Heffelbower, Melissa Cunningham, and Gabe McCarty (l-r) sing "Odor” for the skit "Commercial". Bead the Banner£very Week for COUNTY SPORTS! CITY OF HASTINGS Ordinance No. 295 An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map for the City of Hastings. Michigan. Section 3.22 of the Hastings Code. 1-800-331-9031 RIGHT The City of Hastings ordains that the zoning mapof the City of Hastings. Section 322 of The Hastings Code be amended to provide that zon­ ing of the property described below be changed from R-l (One-Family Residential) to A-0 (Apartment and Office): City of Hastings Lots number 1.2.3. and 4 of the Plant of Broadway Heights Subdivision. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after enactment. | L Make Dad feel like OF WAY MDA won't yield in its quest to defeat 40 neuromuscular diseases. MDA 7 \ ' and makes him ■""smile. Top on vour greetings w ith a great gift—you'll find the best ideas at Hallmark! Father's Day is June 16 People h.rlp MDA because MDA helps people Caledonia, and \\ayiand-with Saturday hours and 24-hour 'Bank-In-A-Box” automatic teller ma­ chines at evert' locanon So you can bank when it’s convenient for you. Come bank with us. And expencnce the senice that’s made us so popular for 110 years. Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 In 1958. Hastings City Bank opened its first dnve-through teller window. Since then, we’ve added more dnve-through windows and opened offices in Middleville. Bellevue. Nashville. fastings (iifr iBank Cinder Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9 to 7; Saturday 9 to 5 Celebrating 110 years of Community Service. Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland EQUAL HOUSING LENDER • MEMBER FDIC �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 13. 1996 Lakewood softball season ends vs No. 1 Lakeshore U.S. Open a great show for avid golf enthusiasts The U.S. Open could no< have come at a better time... Or to a better place. The 1996 U.S. Open, for you who are not avid golf followers, begins today at the 6.974-yard. par 70 Oakland Hills Country Club nestled neatly and lengthy in the 'burbs of Detroit. And this big show happens less than two weeks after Tom Watson won his first golf tournament — Jack Nicklaus' Memorial — in nine years. 1. and many other golf people, wonder if Watson can make it back-to-back victories? With Fred Couples, my favorite professional player, out of the field. Watson just might be the one I root for. Still, there is Nicklaus. Payne Stewart. John Daly. Tiger Woods. "Gentle" Ben Crenshaw and John Morse — You ask who is John Morse? Morse is from Marshall and once I had lhe privilege of speaking to the area link legend after his PGAA win in Hawaii a few years ago. He was friendly, intelligent and forthright — traits that you would like to have in all lhe people that you interview And not only is it a good lime for the Open because of Watson's recent win. but let's also remember that this Sunday is "Fathers Day” and many fathers out there really enjoy playing/walching golf. So enjoy the most grueling professional tournament of the season, maybe even with your father, and be thankful that it’s not you at Oakland Hills nailing that errant sliot into the sand trap. •Off Road Racing. The Chevrolet Off Road Nationals will take place June 22 and 23 al lhe 1-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa. It is lhe third stop on the popular SODA (Short Course Off Road Drivers Association) World Series of Off Road Racing. Over 200 of the top Off Road racers from all around the U.S. and Canada will compete So make your plans to be there; you won't want to miss the action! •Big Fish Story. If you didn't catch lhe news in this weeks Reminder, here's one you won't want to miss. George Kudla, of Nashville, and his brother John, of Fowlerville, harvested a 1/2 ton of Bugle Mouth Bass last 1 hursda> in a "secret spot." They did so by using bows and arrows. Nice job guys. •Final thoughts. Lakewood’s softball loss to. No. I Lakeshore Tuesday in the Class B State quarterfinals ends another high school sport season for many area athletes. It has been a great year in Barry Country with many championship performances, memorable moments and smiling faces. Thanks to all who made it so enjoyable, best of luck for all that have graduated (keep in touch, tell us what you're doing) and come back ready to play for all that remain. Talk lo you soon. Jiles and Keeler named as Hastings’ top senior athletes Hard work, perseverance and fun with friends helped make Fred Jiles and Betsie Keeler two special individuals during the sports season at Hastings High. The two seniors were named as the top male and female athletes at lhe school and their rewards came from more than scoring goals or making their points on the courts. "I learned that you can't give up on anything (and) you don't need to win to have fun." Jiles said when reflecting upon his past four years. "I've become more confident in what I can do. (but) you still have to try harder and do your best," Keeler exclaimed. Doing their best was not a problem for either of lhe athletes. Jiles played soccer for four years, making the All-Bany County squad three times, lhe All-State honorable mention team once and was voted the Saxons* "MVP" once in his prep career. Winning districts as a freshman and battling for lhe OK White crown as a senior rank at the top of Jiles* soccer memories. He also was a threc-year varsity performer in basketball. As a hoop star. Jiles was selected to the All-Barry County team, was After il rained. Stevensville-Lakeshore scored. The Lancers tallied two runs in the first and the third innings and one in each the second and fourth innings to defeat Lakewood 6-0 Tuesday at the Class B State quarterfinals in Bronson. The victory puts Lakeshore, the defending Class B champs and current No. I in the class, into the State semifinals Friday at Battle Creek's Bailey Park. Still, the Lancers' runs did not take away from the outstanding season that Coach Roily Krauss' Viking squad had. Lakewood ended the campaign with a 27-9 overall record and won the school's first regional title in the sport. "I'm proud of these girls, it was the most unbelievable team Lakewood has ever had." Krauss said. "Il has been a fantastic team. You've got to be proud of that.” In the bottom of the first. Lakeshore (39­ 2)) tallied two runs to jump to an early advantage, but if not for a slight Lakewood miscue the contest could have been scoreless after one. "It was the most unbelievable team Lakewood has ever had." Coach Roily Krauss A ball called fair down the nghtfield line also produced a run for the Lancers in lhe second and the ball looked to many to be foul. And in the third inning. Lakewood again struck twice, but a ball that appeared catchable in centerfield and a throw by a Viking infielder played a part in both of those scores. "They got some breaks early." Krauss said. Lakewood managed just 3 hits — 2 by Jennifer Mitchell — and 1 walk against Lakeshore pitcher Nicky Kern, who struck out 6 in the game. "Their pitcher was good; We just weren't able to put up enough offense to hang with them." Krauss said. Secondbaseman Jamie Clum (11) throws one over to first base in defense for the Vikings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Collecting RBI for the Lancers were Kristen VanderMoien (first inning). Erin Phelan (second inning) and Kristine Hierholzer (fourth inning). Lakeshore's first two hitters — Phelan and Melanic MacDonald — could both be described as "slap hitters" a technique that appeared to fluster Lakewood oitcher Kristin Heinze. "They took a lot of time with slap hitlers; it was sort of unnerving our pitcher." Krauss said. Angie McDiarmid had the other Lakewood hit. a single in the third inning. The game that was scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. did not begin until roughl) 5:45, _ but the wait was not a factor in the finif _■ result, according to the Lakewood coach. < "I don't think that it would have affected our team." Krauss said. Vikings win softball regionals with " pitching, hitting and defense team captain twice and led the Saxon squad in assists as u JI as scoring. Keeler participated in tennis (four years), volleyball (two years) soccer (one year) and track and field (one year). In tennis, the Saxon standout went to State in 1993. was team captain for two campaigns, made all­ conference one season, was Hastings' "MVP" once and was selected to J-Ad Graphics' All-Barry County teams twice. Lakewood High had never won a regional softball game before, so the two regional wins on Saturday were certainly special. And the way lhe Vikings achieved the victories made them even more exciting, as lhe final play of the game decided lhe first win and a top-notch pitching performance highlighted the second contest. Lakewood (27-8) won its regional semifinal with South Haven 4-3 as a Rams' walk with the bases loaded in the bottom of lhe seventh inning ended the fierce ballfield battle. The regional championship came as a result of a 6-1 triumph over a talented Byron Center squad. Lakewood pitcher Kristin Heinze, who was the mound winner in both games, limited the Bulldogs to 3 hits and fanned 8 to improve her season record to 22­ 6. Coach Roily Krauss put into words how special the two wins were to lhe Lakewood softball program. "We had never won a regional game, so we won two," Krauss said. "We tried to stay focused the whole way. Our four seniors have been our leaders, but we have a whole Lakewood catcher Abby DeHoog blocks home plate, but this South Haven । baserunner was called out because she didn't touch secondbase on a steal attempt. (Photo by Perry Hardin) bunch of girls wlio love to hit the ball." _ I The Vikings tallied 2 runs in the bottom of the second, one in the third and lhe game­ winner in lhe seventh to edge out the fleet­ footed Rams. Two singles by Angie Mouser and Jennifer Mitchell and a walk to Heinze*'! loaded the bases and with two outs Jodi Justice drew another base on balls, bringing ' Mitchell in from third with lhe seventh ‘ inning clincher. ' _ Heinze. Justice also played key roles in _ scoring Lakewood s first two runs With one out. Heinze and Justice drew ‘ back-to-back walks and a bunt single by catcher Abby DeHoog not only produced one .q run. but a South Haven throw down to third ■, base also allowed a second Viking ,| baserunner to cross home plate. In the third inning. Missy Beard singled, q Sarah Vipond walked and Justice brought «! Beard home with another single to rightfield. .H Two of South Haven's runs came in ita.H half of the third inning, while ils third score was the result of an in-the-park homerun by leadoff batter Lavita Cunningham in the fifth inning. Another important play in lhe opening game came in the sixth, as South Haven baserunner Annette Nichols was called out at second base after the umpire ruled that she’j.had not touched the bag on a steal attempt. She would have scored on the play and if the /• run would have counted. South Haven would •; have led 4-3. "It was one of things that happened in our favor." Lakewood Assistant Coach Larry Hilton said. Fred Jiles made All-Barry County and many other teams in both soccer and basketball for Hastings. Viking baserunner Missy Beard (9) touches home plate as teammates watch in the dugout. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See VIKINGS continued on page 13 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 13, 1996 — Page 13 ATHLETES...continued from page 12 She remembers the impact that going to State made on her overall game “I remember going to State in '93 and winning 7-5. 6-0 in the first round.” Keeler Mid "I worlcd harder lo improve my game Jfter State." * Keeler credits her mother Shirley, her Sister Rebecca and her former Saxon coaches Tom Frcridge and Julie VanDiver with the development she made as an athlete and as a person. For Jiles. his father Steve and Hastings' basketball coach Don Schils helped him lo become lhe best he could be. represented the outgoing senior class vs uh a speech al the Hastings' Alumni gathering. Jiles was a member of the International Club. Interact and the Key Club Come tall. Jiles plans to attend Michigan State University to study engineering, while Keeler will study cither pre-law or environmental studies al Alma College. Sports mean a lot of things to a lot of people, but Jiles puls it best with his summary of the last four years. "I had a lot fun and I was able lo bond with people more." Jiles said. “I became friends with many people." Editor's Note: This is part one of a five part series on top senior athletes at Barn Counts high schools this past year. Athletes from Delton. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville will be included in the following four editions of the Hastings Banner. The high schools named their top performers and J-Ad Graphics contacted them to obtain additional information. VIKINGS...continued from page 12 Betsie Keeler Kr iuss had another way of explaining it. "!i you're good, you can be lucky.” Krauss said. Mitchell and Beard each had 2 hits in the game with Beard collecting a double and Beard a triple. On defense. Lakewood played its outfield in to limit South Haven's chances of collecting cheep base hits. And because the Vikings outfielders — Beard. McDiarmid. Mouser and Reed — are a very athletic group, the move worked quite well. “V c lave great speed in our outfield; they cover a; much territory as anyone that we've played,' Hilton said. "If you're going to beat us. you have to hit it over our heads." The championship contest was no* as dramatic, as Lakewood tallied five runs in the bottom of the third and one more in the sixth, coasting 6-1 to the winners’ circle. In the 5-run third. Lakewood sent 10 batters to the plate and banged out 5 hits. Justice. Vipond and Heinze all singled, while Ward and Mitchell each had 2-base raps. Justice. Ward. Angie McDiarmid. Mouser and Mitchell all scored in the inning. Lakewood's final run came in the sixth as Ward singled. McDiarmid singled and Mouser walked. Ward scored on a wild pilch. Ward had three hits in that game, including a double. Heinze collected 2 hits to go along with tiie valuable work that she did on lhe mound. "A lol of times she (Heinze) seems to get stronger." Krauss said. Fred Jiles Other organizations that Keeler dedicated her time to were lhe Key Club, the Varsity Club. FCA. Student Council NHS and Betsie Keeler not only was a good sport on the field, but also dedicated her time to many organizations off the courts. Here, the outgoing senior makes a speech on behalf of her class the Hastings Alumni Banquet last Saturday. (Photo by Jason Carr) ' Softball SCORES Hastings Men’s Softball League Standings Red Division W-L Woodland Townhouse..................................... 5-0 Hastings Chry sler............................................. 5-3 Cappon Thonupple Motors.......................... 4-2 Olde Towne Tavern (red)............................... 3-4 Powers Service..................................................2-2 Carpenter Plumbing..........................................2-3 .................................................................2-4 Olde Towne Tavern..........................................0-5 Blue Disision TNR...................................................................... 6-0 Hartings Mutual...... . ................ 5-0 Jarman Construction........................................ 4-1 Hartings San. Service.......................................3-3 Bill's Safety Service..........................................2-4 Halifax/Wilders ................................................ 2-4 Hartings Manufacturing.................................. 1-4 Rudd's No Preference......................................1-7 Home Run Leaders D. Miller 9. T. Lyon 8. A. Snider 7.. T. Haskins 5. S. Heckman 5. J. McLeod 4. M. Smith 4. Last Week’s Results TNR 15. San Service 9; Halifax/Wilders 14. San Service Hahfax/Wildcn 13. Rudd’s 3; Rudd's 12. Bill’s 10; San. Service 15, Mfg.14; Ott (red) 13. Powers Service 12; Woodland Townhouse 17. Chrysler 9; Woodland Townhouse 14. Chrysler 2; Mutual 12. Bill’s 8; Carpenter Plumbing 15. Ott 5. This Week’s Games June 13 — 6:30. OTT (red) vs. Woodland; 7:30. OTT (red) vs. Ott; 8:30. Cappon vs. OTT; 9:30. Cappon vs. Powers June 14 - 6 30. TNR vs Mutual. 7:30. Jaiman vs Mutual; 8:30. Carpenter vs. Paganos; 9 30. Carpenter vs Paganos Hastings’ Healy busy mud bogging this summer When Mel Healy hops into his threequarter ton 1981 Chevy pickup and motors the truck into mud bogs, racing and winning aren't the first things on his mind. "I'm not overly enthused about the racing part; it’s my hobby and a go out and have fun with the guys." Healy said. And that's just what the Hastings resident did this past weekend at the Great Lakes Four-Wheel Jamboree at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. Mel's Chevy, however, did not qualify in the Modified Slock (class II) class, so he was left to prepare for the next event. Modified Stocks were just one of six dsnes at the Kalamazoo show. "This happened to be the first one that I tried running at.” Healy said. "I will be prepared next time." The next time might come on June 21-23 at the Marion County Fun Fest in Indiana. Healy is already jotting that event onto his summer schedule. Mel Healy began putting his Chevy truck, nicknamed "Overkill", together last year along with his son Doug, "working away on it" during their "free time." New lifts, new tires, a new cab and a 350 small block engine were added to create the brown and white monster that now competes. And "Overkill" took first in a Bird Road Mud Bog race that came before the event at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. Berlin Raceway Gun Lake's Bob Holley won the 40-lap feature race for Late Model Stock cars Saturday night at Berlin. Holley shadowed Randy Sweet until the 35th lap when he forged into the lead. It was his first main victory of the season. Middleville's Rob Lewis finished the race sixth. Holley is currently third in the Late Models point standings with 279, while Lewis is ninth with 207. Dave Scnsiba's name also appears in the point standings, as the Middleville racer is 22nd with 29 points. A three-in-one card of Late Models. Super Stocks and Sportsman cars will run this Saturday. Practice starts at 2 p m., time trials at 4 p.m. and the first of 12 events begins at 7 p.m. 1-96 Speedway Hastings' Joe Baker placed 10th in the IMCA 20-lap feature race and was third in lhe 10-lap B Main event during racing action Saturday at 1-96. Rick Stout won the feature race and Jim Maxim, the wrestling coach al Caledonia High, finished fifth. In the Street Slock class Hastings* Ben Curtis was sixth in the 15-lap feature and Middleville's Frank Thompson ended up 16th. Walt Wisniewski won the feature event. On Saturday the Mid-Season Championships featuring Spring Bandits. IMCA Modifieds and Street classes will compete. Gates at 5 p.m., qualifying and practice at 6 p.m. and racing opens at 7:30 p.m. Galesburg Speedway Two Delton drivers won heat races in the Sportsman class this Saturday at Galesburg. Mark Smith claimed first place in the second heat, while Gabe High crossed the finish line first in the fifth heat. Crystal Raceway Winners at Crystal las; weekend were Bill Horton in the Late Models. Bill Trueblood in the Pro-Stock/Pro-Trucks and Jay VanDyke in the Hobby Slocks. Lake Odessa's Brett Meyers also raced in the Pro Stock/Pro Truck event. Kalamazoo Speedway Late Model driver Ron Finkbeiner. currently 10th in the point standings, started ninth and finished 11th in his heat and started first in his feature and placed 15th mis past week. Larry Dahlke Jr. started second and finished third in his heat and started 18th and took 11 th in the feature race. Brandon Lyons started first in his feature and finished seventh. In the Factory Stock class, Hastings' Brad Shcfienbarger started J Oth and finished sixth in his heat and started 11 th and finished third in his feature. Shellenbarger. who is 18th in points this season, scored his best finish on Saturday. Steve Carter began third in his heat and ended up second and started 18th and finished 12th. Carter is currently 16lh in points. Mike VanSparrcnlak made it six wins out of eight features Saturday with a 40-lap NASCAR victory in the Late Model feature. VanSparrentak look the lead on the 24th lap. Hastings' Joe Bush had early mechanical troubles and did not finish the race. The IMCA Modifieds will be making their only Speedway performance this Saturday. Qualifying starts at 4:30 p.m. and the first of some 20 races begin at 7 p.m. Lakewood hitter Pearl Ward (3) drives one up the middle in regional play at Otsego. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Women's Softball Team W-L Pennock Hospital.............................................. 2-0 Good Time Pizza............................................... 1-0 H & S Machine.................................................. 1-0 Olde Towne Tavern.......................................... 1-0 Piston Ring..........................................................1-0 Goodenough Goodies...................................... 0-1 J-Ad Graphics.................................................... 0-1 Jarman Construction........................................ 0-1 True Value......................................................... 0-1 Hastings Mutual................................................0-2 Game Results June 3 — Piston Ring 22. Hastings Mutual 4; Pennock Hospital 12. J-Ad Graphics 2; Good Time Pizza 12, Goodenough Goodies 2. June 4 — Olde Towne Tavern 12. Jarman Construction 2; H & S Machine 16; True Value 6; Pennock Hospital 21. Hastings Mutual 0. Games for June 17 — J-Ad Graphics vs. True Value; Jarman Construction vs. Good Time Pizza; Piston Ring vs. H & S Machine. Games for June 18 — Hastings Mutual vs. H & S Machine; Olde Towne Tavern vs. True Value; Pennock Hospital vs. Goodenough Goodies 1-3:30 p.m. at the following sites: Delton. Delton Elementary School; Hastings. Bob King Park. St. Rose School; Lake Odessa, Swifty’s Place; and Middleville. McFall Elementary School. A Tot Lot from 9 a.m. to noon, will also be offered al St. Rose and Bob King for 2-5 year olds who arc toilet-trained. Activities include games, crafts, storylime, and special events. A special event for every week will include trips to John Ball Zoo. Kingman Museum, Ice Skating. International games, and AJ.’s (formerly Splash). This program is provided free to youth in grades Kindergarten through sixth. There is a nominal] charge for crafts, also admission and transportation costs for special events. Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger took third in his feature race last Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway. (Photo provided) YMCA NEWS Fall Youth Soccer - Hastings The YMCA is taking registrations for the fall youth outdoor soccer program. Registra­ tions will be token until June 28. The cost for the program is $27 with a family rate of S45. Scholarships are available upon request. Prac­ tices begin the week of Sept 2 with games beginning Sept. 21 and end Oct. 26. Playgrounds The Summer Playground programs will open on Monday. June 24 and continue Mon­ day through Fridays until July 26. The Playground hours will be 9 a.m.-noon and county Champs... Delton's track and field squad was the overall 'ooys at girls) champions at the May 23 Barry County meet held at Delton High. The victorious Panthers scored more points than the teams from Hastings, Lakewood. Maple Valley or Middleville. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 13, 1996 One last look.. 4 . V* There were many fine moments in Barry County during the sprintime sports term. Here are a few pictures that reveal the excitement that high school fans and athletes witnessed during the last couple of months., Keeping your eye on the ball as it goes into the glove is a lesson taught by most baseball coaches and Middleville senior Jared Novak shows that he listened to his Hastings' sprinter Emily Dlpert Sprinter stays in front of Maple Valley's Ericka & Krolik, Middleville's Jenna Shook and Lakewood's Jami Schrock in this race at the’’ Barry County meet. Hastings Andrew Courtright was a steady performer for the Saxons this spring on the mound and behind the plate. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood's Drew Coppess, throwing, gave the Vikings a real shot in the arms as did Jason VanElst, standing, for the Middloville track and field program. Maple Valley's softball team practiced the ole' technique of hit and run on this play in a mid-season contest versus LCC. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes Tammy Obreiter used steady putting to finish fourth overall in Class B-C-D at this spring's State championship in East Lansing. Hastings' Ericka Andrus (14) sprints upfield in a soccer game versus Middleville. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on June 19, 1996, at 7:30 PM at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. 1. Special Land Use Permit filed by Wanda Keim of 6646 East "H" Ave., Kalamazoo, Ml 49004 for a dog kennel to allow the owner to keep more than three (3) dogs (Labrador Retriever) for breeding and showing as a hobby. The property in question is parcel no. 012-006-001-40 and is zoned “R-2" Single and two family medium density residential. 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applications at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or senrices should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Lakewood Coach Roily Krauss knew that a he had a good team before the season, but the Vikings really shinned in the post-season (Photo by Perry Hardin) Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 The Board of Education of the Delton-Kellogg Public Schools will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.3636 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1996. The hearing will be held on Monday, June 24,1996 at 7:00 p.m. at Room #35, Upper Elementary, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 2.06% over such revenues gene­ rated by levies permitted without holding a hear­ ing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 8.52% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identi­ fied below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is p jblished by: Delton-Kellogg Public Schools 327 North Grove Street Delton, Ml 49046 (616) 623-2974 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday June 13. 1996 — Page 15 Middleville to keep millage rate by Mandy HmIm-I Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council has voted nn< io kt the property tax rate rollback from 11.5615 to 11.353 mills, keeping it at its curreal rate Millage rate rollbacks are necessary, under the Headlee Amendment, when load property values rise to enable collection of more revenue Local municipalities. however, can wqpve the requirement with a Truth in taxation hearing .Village officials said maintaining the rale wRI allow the village to maintain basic municipal service* and will give the village a 2*6 percent increase in revenue. Treasurer Ed Schclhnger said that now that this is taken care of. it is time to inform cijzens that it is tax time .“Village Employee Chris Mug ridge said the township has helped print bills in the past and has been in contact with clerk Shirley Eaton about it. Any language can be changed if ndeessary Schellingcr also was concerned about how the tax collection would be handled. Since he had a reduction in salary due to a decrease in responsibilities, he suggested office staff han­ dle the processing and he would handle the aufiting He added that be would be happy to prepare and mail the billings if the staff can handle it from there "This lias to be resolved before we hand out taxes." he said Trustee Bill Mosey said this is in agreement with th-* committee s thinking. Mugridge said this could be done, but the office is not equipped with the proper pro­ gram The work could be done through the cash receipt program Scbellingcr recommended that doing it manually would make it easier to get them done by July I. In other business last week, the village voted to neither support nor reject the Barry County Road Commission’s proposal for one mill for one year to buy an asphalt plant "The voters of tbe county will determine lhe matter." said Village President Jim French Voters will have a chance to decide at the Aug. 6 primary. Council also voted to amend changes to the waler connection fees from $700 to $1,000 per residential unit. The changes will take place after publication. Mosey said that Dave Dykstra met with Bradford White to discuss the the company purchasing lots 8-13 of the industrial park to add additional parking. Village Planner Jason Cherry said Dy kstra sent a letter stating that he may be interested in purchasing the land in lhe industrial park for $190,000 at $19,000 down and 10 years of payment at 6 percent interest. Dy kstra made an agreement with Bradford­ White that if he purchases the land, the com­ pany can put its parking lol on lots 8 and 13. He added that there could be a chance of gening a grant to improve Eagle Drive, which is where these lots are located. They will meet with the state Jobs Commission later Council also voted to allocate $200 to pur­ chase a new weed trimmer and has received a new jet rodder. Trustee Floyd Bray said lhe bathrooms al Spring Park have not been opened yet. due to vandalism. Mugndgc said they have only had one re­ quest to use them and that they are mostly us­ ed in July and August when the park is reserv­ ed for reunions. They are usually reserved on a first-come, first-served basis The council's Parks and Recreation Com­ mittee will look into the situation. Middleville still negotiating contract for new manager b> Mandv Habe I Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week negotiated further with prospective village manager David Arcking on some details Trding his contract. Ilagc Trustee Bill Mosey said that Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma sent Arcking the contract. which he responded to with a counter proposal The counter proposal, he said, was very well written and thought out. but did contain a couple of things that they would need to discuss. The first thing was his request to have 10 percent of his salary put into a retirement ptan Mosey said the village usually offers 3 per- cent and that 10 is a little more than what they are used to Mosey said though lhe village felt that 10 percent compensation was too high. 5 percent would not be out of line. Councilman Floyd Bray asked why they would change the procedure now and Mosey replied that people in higher positions should get more compensation. The other item was about the village pro­ viding for Arcking's moving and relocation, which Bray said lhe village has never done before. Attorney Rob Longstreet, who was standing in for Youngsma, had another suggestion. He said that the section of the contract stating that any decision to terminate the managcr should involve al least five out of Father’s Day program highlights “bad dads” The executive director of the Barry County Child Abuse Council n recommending that people watch a special documentary called "Bad Dads ’ The show airs on Father's Day. June 16. at 7 p.m. on Fox Television. Channel 17. BCCAC director Barbara Wright said the In America, you are not required to offer, NOTICE food to the hungry. Or shelter to City of Hastings Announcement for Position Available Janitorial and Maintenance Contractor -City Hall the homeless In fact, one program comes "highly recommended." According to written materials promoting the event, the hour-long special focuses on a parenting program al a federal penitentiary where prison inmates, who admit lo being "bud dads", are confronted by teenagers who have been neglected, abandoned, or abused by .hen parents. The show offers a microcosm of bad par­ enting actions, from indifference and neglect lo belittling and betrayal. "Il provides all fa­ thers with concrete and viable ways to im­ prove their relationships w ith their children, njardless of age or circumstances." the ma­ terials say. The show is hoscxl by George Foreman. Director of the documentary. Bob Niemack. s4d that "It is painfully obvious that these rrifcn have disappointed their kids. But what w4s even more surprising lo me and my seven members snould be changed to a ma­ jority of the members. Arcking said he felt that it should not be im­ possible to fire a village manager, but that it should not be easy either. The manager should have some extra protection, be maintained Mosey said he agreed and felt that any deci­ sion like that should be made by a full council. Arcking said he was not prepared lo make a final decision about the contract at that time and felt that Bray should have a chance to become more comfortable with the everything. He also suggested that council have a special meeting to go over everything and lhat he would be more than willing to take part in il. Arcking Mid he came to the meeting in good faith and wanted everyone to be able to feel comfortable discussing issues. • They will attempt to complete everything next week. Arcking. who is currently the Edmore Village Manager, was chosen last week to replace Everil Manshum. who now works for the City of Hastings. Arcking was offered a $42,000 per year package for two years. of the mcest things about living here in SE kids visit MSU campus Cindy Bender'i ond Kim Evon»’ iecond-grod«r> from Southootforn Elementary traveled to tho comput of Michigan Stole Unlvertlty recently. There they hod o guided tour of the Kresge Art Museum and walked the horticulture ond 4-H children's gardens ond toured the Michigan historical museum on compos. Children brought their lunches ond ate in the union. Shown here are (from left) Adam Guy. Josh Johnson. Jenico Greenfield and Austin Hurless. Thornapple Twp. community police officer introduced bs Mandy Habel Staff Writer Tony Stine from the Barry County Sheriff s Department last week introduced himself lo the Thornapplc Township Board as the new community police officer to handle Thornapplc and several other townships. He said lhat this community policing pro­ gram is not new. but something he would like people to know more about. Community officers interact with the police and landowners and offer to people services that are more civil than criminal and more proactive than reactive. He said that some of the things he would handle include dealing with potholes in the road or the quality of the mail service. Since two officers are handling 16 townships, he said, there is not enough per­ sonnel to patrol in the afternoon very often. Seventy percent of the patrols are in the later evening hours, though he can sometimes make them more flexible if certain situations occur. He added that he is here to provide services to the board and citizens of the township and is interested in adding neighborhood and crime watches. Board members and citizens am feel free to call him for reports of thefts and malicious destruction of property and any type of situa­ tion in which the police department is unable to help at a specific time. He will visit the board every second month and can be reached by anyone in the com­ munity from 4 p.m. to midnight at 948-4801. In ocher business last week, the board America is that you really don't have to do anything for anybody The City of Hastings is seeking an individual or busi­ ness interested in contracting for Janitorial and Maintenance duties at City Hall. The Contractor is responsible for keeping the City Hall and grounds safe, clean, and well maintained. The contractor is required to furnish proof of and maintain profession­ al liability insurance. The City would gladly consid­ er a retired couple that would be interested in provid­ ing this service. , I To th* SO milbon Of you who ueluntwred tNM 4 nd money Uit r thonkt for «U you've given Imjginv whi! no't touW do an iaooss<avts nt tn the world you con de emw was that as the filming continued, each of us w as touched by the similarities in our n^aiionships w ith our own fathers and chil- Anyone interested should submit a resume and cover letter to the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Resumes will be accepted until 10:30 am., Friday, June 28, 1996. A full description of what contract services are required is available in the City Clerks office. decided to look into providing a newsletter for people in the community. Supervisor Don Boysen said it would be a good idea to put some type of letter out to constitutients prior to lhe Aug. 6 primary. He said the reason there have been thoughts about this is because the board has found that many residents have questions about govern­ ment issues. The letter, he said, could be a four-page brochure lhat could be mailed out to residen­ tial property owners, and could discuss the upcoming election and list who is running. Questions about zoning, fire and ambulance procedures, and policies for the use of the township hall also could be answered, which would be helpful to residents, he said. The estimated cost would be $600-$700. Shirley Eaton said it might be a good idea to send a half a page of information to new residents lhat contains local phone numbers for lhe police and fire departments and other places. She added that it would be a good idea because they can tell people about services they may not have been aware of before. Boy sen said that people would probably ap­ preciate that type of information and would look into working on this project some more. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE 293 THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS, That an Article X and Section 13.220 be added to the “THE HASTINGS CODE." SECTION I PURPOSE An ordinance to establish charges for property tax administrative fees and/or a late penalty fee for all taxes, assessments and charges levied by the City of Hastings on any city tax roll which are not paid on or before August 31st each ■ year. SECTION II 3n connection with the broadcast, viewers wty have the opportunity lo request a free pamphlet outlining ways to improve parentiqj skills. HOMEOWNERS!^ cftvtng from paycheck to paycheck1 Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 18 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies MW4P-MN RaMtfr 1-MMW-Z221 <-AAA MQWTGAGC * FtlMAM^lAK I LEGAL NOTICE: State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE inoepencem rTOOate File No 96 21909 IE h»ote of Margery I. Hine Deceased Social S^ur.ty No 375 36-2431 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS •Your inform in the estate may be barred or off«C*ed by the following The decedent, whose lost Known oddrots war 6219 South Wilkins Rood Hostings Michigan 49058 d*d 5-11-96 An instrument dated 04 23 1992 has been admitted os the will of the deceased £redttors of the deceased are notified that oil claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal riresentotive. Sheryl Summerfield 2827 1 gamers. Kalamazoo Michigan 49004 or to both thg| independent personal representative and the tarry County Probate Court Hostings Michigan within 4 months of the date of publication of notice Notice «s further given that the estate wit be thereafter assigned and distributed to the pWsons entitled to it. i W Turpel (P276O5) Oakland Drive maroo Ml 49008 16 13) MONICA EBERTS penny movanec Communication With People Article X, Section 13220 of the Hastings Code is hereby added to read as fol­ lows: “Article X. Property Tax Administrative Fee/Penalty Fee. Section 13220. Payment Schedule. All taxes, charges and assessments levied or spread by the City on any city lax roll under authority of law which are paid on or before August 31 of each year shall be collected by the ClerVTreasurer, plus a one (1%) percent administrative fee. but without penalty or interest thereon. The Clerk/Treasurer shall add to all such unpaid taxes, charges or assessments, paid after September 1, a four (4%) percent fee, consist­ ing of a one (1%) percent property tax administrative fee and a three (3%) percent late penalty fee. In addition, an interest charge of one (1%) percent will begin each October. In each succeeding month that taxes, charges or assessments remain unpaid, there shall be added to the previ­ ous penalty, fee and interest, an additional one (1%) percent interest. Such charges and interest so added shall be a lien against the property to which the original taxes, charges or assessments apply and shall be col­ lectible in the same manner as the taxes, charges and assessments to which they are added." SECTION Ill SEVERABILITY Read) to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY Gan Buckland. Sales Should any provision or part of the within ordinance be declared by any court ot competent jurisdiction lo be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this ordinance which shall remain tn full force and effect. 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication following adoption. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Pat Buckland, Sales �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 13, 1996 Dun buggy riders assaulted THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Barr) County Sheriffs deputies arc investigating the June I assault of two dune buggy riders who were beat up by 10 men and two fe­ males on Harris Creek Road June I. Deputies said a 17-year-old Caledonia teen and his 21-j ear-old male passenger were dnvmg on Hams Creek Road attempting to en­ ter a two-track when they discovered the dirt track partially blocked by a vehicle. A group of men and women were sitting around a campfire near the two-track, police said. Advertise... in The Hastings BANNER Caff—945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 1979 DODGE TRANS VAN. 360, V4, steeps 4. bottle gas stove and refrigerator. Price $2,000. Original owner Willard Kenyon, Lake Odessa. 616-374-4752 (ouunuuiw \otices ONEIDA FIELD MARKET PRESENTS 1996 schedule: June 22-23, Sept 24-29. Arts/ crafts, antiques/collectibles, business, auction, entertain­ ment, food and more. Recrea­ tional Marketplace, 3 miles west of Grand Ledge (517) 627-7114. P.O. Box 406, Grand Ledge, MI 48837-0406. SIAMESE/PERSIAN KITTENS for sale. 5 weeks old. 945-2719 For Salt lulomotive 1984 FORD ESCORT runs great, damaged on passenger side, parts or whole car, $150. 948-4061____________________ 1915 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA. $950. 86,800 miles, dependable, air, 4 dr. 945-3733 GMC SIERRA GRANDE, 1981. Rungs great $ 1,300 OBO. 945-3477 \liicellain»u\ GARAGE SALE Sunday. Jane 15, 911 N. Mkhipn Are. BED, BEAUTIFUL BRASS queen size, ultra premium mattress set with frame, never used, still in plastic, cost $900, sacrifice $300. 616-281-7584 GARAGE SALE: 319 E. WILLIAM ST, 9am-5pm, June 14th, A 15th. Anbquca, bedding, decorating items, camping equipment, canning equipment, sporting equipment, kitchenware, excercise bike, clothing, books, 9x12 nig, Anderson window, bikes, much more._______________________ CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our children and grand children for the great 50th anniversary party. Also, all of our relatives and friends for making it a wonderful <tay. __________ Pele A Betty BUur (jfariii't Sale JUNE 14th, Sth & 16th SALE. 9249 Wildwood Rom! off of Norns Rd., Toys, clothes, furni­ ture, computer software A hard­ ware. 9-5 Xatiomil \<ls $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible boon. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026, exL 1400 (24 hrs.)________________________ HOMEOWNERS WANTED!! Kayak Pools is seeking demo homesites to display iu new maintenance free Kay* Pool. Save thousands of $$$ with this iniquc opportumNowlll ty. Cal! 1-800-9-KA YAK-9 “LUMBER PRICE UPT’ Steel buildings dealer profits are up!!! Coat as low as $3 sq. foot National Manufacturer award­ ing local dealership. (303) 759-3200. ext 2200 /•’or Sale BEAUTIFUL WHITE DAYBED with tniddle bed underneath includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $650.. sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL MATCHING SOFA, loveseat A chair, medium gray A mauve (2 months old). Sell for $285. 1-517-699-4148 COUCH WITH HIDE-A-BED $10. Console TV. $10. Highchair, $3. Microwave stand, $5. Coffee table, $5. Roll-away bed, $5. Free refrigerator and dryer. 517-852-9312 _______________ HOTPOINT SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR $175. 945-9203___________________ SEALY KING SIZE M ATTRESS set 2 ninths old, cost $1,300 new. sell for $300 or possible trade for waterbed. 1-517-676-6414_____________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC QUEEN SIZE mattress set with frame, 2 months old. Still in plastic, cost $800, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-2251 I hank You CARD OF THANKS Our sincere thanks for all tbe beautiful cards wc received, flowers, phone calls, and congratulations on our 40th anniversary. We especially want to thank our children and grand­ children for lhe wonderful dinner, program, signs, posters, and gift for us. Thanks to our parents for attending. We love you and May God bless you all. Robert and Shirley Case HusiueXs .S'rnim HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint Call Randson, 945-2545____________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured. bucket truck. Call Randson, 616-945-2545 _______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property •Debt consolidation•Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-890-968-2221 Free consultation._________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. FOR SALE: KOMPUCHA MUSHROOM. Source of the Divine Tea, lauded for centuries as a relief for many human ailments. For more information send S.A.S.E. to: Periwinkle Farms, P.O. Box 56. Woodland, MI 48897 to order Mushroom starter and complete instructions send $29.95 ♦ $6.95 Shipping A handling • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 11.1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. l or Knit BARLOW bedroom. 1 lake view, furnished. Please call LAKE AREA: 3 bath, 3 stall garage, Resort area, fully Available weekly. 795-3341.________ OPEN HOUSE: HOME ON THE RIVER. Noon to 8pm. June 16th. through June 23rd. 3 to 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, large yard, no pets, deposit/ references. 1 year lease, $570 a month. Available July 1st 525 Reed Street, Nashville. 517-852-2476 Real Estate ATTENTION VETERANS AND RESERVIST, buy the home of your choice, No money down. No closing cost. Call today for details, The Mortgage Home 616-945-0299_________ ALGONQUIN LAKE ESTATES, HASTINGS. 220x186* custom built Many quality features. First floor, 6 .ooms, 2 baths. Lower level- 5 rooms, 1 bath. Attached large garage, air, 28 head automatic sprinklers, Reduced $174,900. Owners 948-2015_____________ IF YOU HAVE HAD a bank­ ruptcy or slow credit, you may still qualify for a loan. Call today for details, The Mortgage House 616-945-0299_______________ UNLOCK THE CASH IN YOUR HOME. Pay off your credit card and other expensive loans. Consolidate your bills into one monthly payment Call today for details. The Mortgage House 616-945-0299 Help Wauled AUTOMOTIVE PARTS COUNTER PERSON. Contact Mr. Turner between 12pm-2pm. 616-962-5544_______________ CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY Direct care staff to help six MR/AIS people. Parttime/on-call shifts dow avail­ able. Starting pay $5.75/hour. Call between 8am-7pm, 945-9613.________________ __ FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTA­ TIVE position available at our main office in Hastings. Performs new account and customer service functions. This position requires excellent inter­ personal skills and sales abilities, as well as proficiency in the secretarial area. PC experience will be helpful. Applications are now being accepted at Hastings City Bank Personnel Office, 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml, M-F, E.O.E.________________ MAINTENANCE Systex Products Corporation is looking for a qualified individual to join our Maintenance Team. This individual will be responsible for troubleshooting and main­ taining electrical and mechani­ cal equipment. Previous mainte­ nance experience necessary with hydraulics, pneumatics, electri­ cal and print schematics. Exper­ ience and knowledge of elec­ tronics, robotics, and preventa­ tive maintenance systems required. For consideration, please send your resume and salary history in confidence to: SYSTEX PRODUCTS CORPORATION Human Resources, 300 Buckner Drive, Battle Creek, MI. 49015 Equal Opportunity Employer.______ SMALL ASSEMBLY TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR first shift. $5.50 hr Possi­ ble permanent/kmg term. Flexi­ ble Personnel, 616-948-8555 E.O.E. The dune buggy riders entered the two track but found it impassable. When they tried lo exit the two-track, deputies said, they could not get out and asked the group of men and women to move the vehicle blocking the two-track. They were told the vehicle would be moved if the dune buggy driver gave three members of the group a ride. The dune buggy driver complied, but the three men tried to steal the driver’s keys and told the driver to get out of the buggy, police said. An altercation ensued, deputies said, and both the dune buggy driver and passenger were beaten up, the assailants striking the driver with a burning log. The dune buggy riders were able to escape and the driver was later treated for burns and bruises at Pennock Hospital. Accident takes life of Wayland youth An 18-year-old Wayland youth was killed June 7 when he lost control of his pickup and it veered off the road, striking several trees and other obstacles, according to Barry County Sheriff's deputies. Jason L. Hayes of 3436 Roger Drive, Lot 102, was northbound on Parker Drive near East Parker Drive at 2:05 p.m. when his ve­ hicle left the east side of the road, traveled 30 feet, struck a fence, traveled 60 additional feet, struck a tree, traveled 106 feet further and hit another fence, and then rammed into a cluster of trees. The vehicle came to a rest seven feet be­ hind the trees, deputies said. Tbe bed of lhe truck and the tire axle came to rest 21 feel behind the pickup against the deck of a home on Parker Drive. Deputies said damage was done to the home’s exterior and outside deck by lhe truck bed. According to lhe deputies, Parker was driv­ ing in excess of the posted speed limit when the accident occurred. Parker was not wearing a scat belt. Grand Rapids man killed in Prairieville A 65-year-oId Grand Rapids man was killed Monday when the vehicle he was driv­ ing left the ro$3 and struck several trees on Sheffield Lane in Prairieville Township. Barry QountjASherifrs deputies said Jerry L. Branzski of Tel Clancy NE was not wear­ ing his-seatbelt, when his southbound 1986 Ford cargo van foiled to negotiate a curve on M-43. traveled into the northbound lane of the highway, crossed Sheffield Road (which intersects M-43 at that point), and continued southbound onto Sheffield Lane. The van traveled down Sheffield Lane until it hit a crest in the road, left the roadway and was airborne for 67 feel, relumed to the roadway and veered off the pavement, strik­ ing a total of six trees before stopping. The accident occurred at 10:30 a.m. Branzski was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital. The van Branzski was driving be­ longed to Powell Moving and Expediting of Grand Rapids. Police said Branzski was mak­ ing a run for lhe company to Kalamazoo when the accident occurred. Police said alcohol was not a factor in the accident, and are still investigating the inci­ dent. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All U tters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving tho function of •cards of thanks- will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire- letters between lhe same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one latter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. POLICE BEAT: Juveniles arrested after car crash CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Two male juveniles face charges of car theft and receiving and concealing stolen property after a vehicle they had allegedly stolen crashed on Coats Grove Road May 20. A third juvenile female is being charged with receiving and concealing stolen property in lhe matter According to Barry County Sheriffs deputies, the three juveniles were westbound on Coats Grove Road al 10:30 p.m. when their vehicle left the road and struck a tree. According to the police, the driver of the vehicle, a 16-year-old male, hit a patch of water and lost control of the car. A 15-year-old female passenger, a 15-year-old male passenger, and the driver left the vehicle and started walking when they were picked up by a nearby resident and police were called, according to deputies. When the police arrived, they arrested the juveniles after discovering the car had been stolen and food and liquor that had been stolen from a mobile home on Sisson Road earlier lhe same evening was in the vehicle. Car stolen in Carlton Township CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report the theft of a 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass from the driveway of a Hastings home June 2. The theft occurred between 1:55 a.m. and 1:59 a.m.. police said. The owner of lhe vehicle told police she saw the vehicle being driven out lhe driveway of her Culbert Drive home after her dog started barking. The keys had been left in the car. lhe victim said. Police recovered the vehicle the next day. It had been abandoned in a field near Barber Road and Culbert Drive. Woman scares away burglar BELLEVUE — A 24-year-old Bellevue woman told Barry County Sheriffs deputies she frightened away a possible burglar June 3. The victim told police she was going into her kitchen to gel a drink of wafer shortly after midnight when she looked out the screen door of her Jones Road residence and noticed a man trying to get into the house. The woman screamed and the man ran away, police said. The screen door the man was attempting to enter was locked, the victim told police. The woman said the suspected burglar's height was between five feet, eight inches and six feet, and he weighed approximately 200 pounds. He was dressed in black. Alcohol factor in Assyria accident ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured June 5 when lhe vehicle in which they were riding struck a tree on West Lake Road, Michigan Stale Police from lhe Hastings post report. The accident occurred 100 feet west of Cassidy at 6:10 p.m. Police said the driver of tbe vehicle, Chad M. Latimer, 19, of 140 Briars Farm Lane, Battle Creek, was issued a citation for careless driving. Latimer and a passenger in the vehicle, Stephanie N. Bakken, 16, of 150 Chestnut. Battle Creek, were treated for their injuries at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. According to police, Latimer was westbound on West Lake Road when he lost contrjl of his car and the car left the road, tumbled down an embankment, and struck a tree. Bakken was thrown from the vehicle. Neither wore seat belts and alcohol was a factor in the crash, according to police. Man charged with child sex abuse CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Michigan Slate Police from the Hastings post report the arrest of a 35-ycar-old Hastings man on charges of second degree criminal sexual conduct. Ralph M. Elmer of 175 E. Carlton Center Road is accused of having sexual contact with a 3-year-old girl. The incident is alleged to have occurred June 7 at 9:30 p.m. in a ■ home in Carlton Township. A preliminary exam has been set for June 19 in Barry County District Court. Turtle causes one-car accident HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Kalamazoo woman received minor injuries when the vehicle site was driving struck a tree at 12:05 p.m. June 5. State police from the Hastings post said the woman told them a turtle was crawling around in her car al the lime of the accident and got under her feet, causing her to lose control of her vehicle. The accident occurred on Head Road south of Guernsey Lake Road. The driver, Zilma D. Vinkemulder, 31. of 5087 Deadwood Pass, was issued a citation for careless driving. ' ■ ; ; Nashville Teen hurt in crash CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A 16-year-old Nashville teen was injured after she lost control of her vehicle on Bayne Road June 4 and struck a tree. Michigan Slate Police from the Hastings post said Jamie L. Rasey of 10650 Bayne Road was westbound on Bayne Road east of Coville at 10:45 a.m. when the accident occurred. Police said Rasey was traveling on a gravel surface and lost control of her van : after striking several holes and bumps in the road Rasey was transported by ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where she was I treated and released. Expensive golf clubs stolen YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A set of golf clubs worth an estimated $2,000 ’ was taken from a vehicle on Barlow Lake Road June 3, according lo Barry County ; Sheriffs deputies. The owner of the clubs said he and a friend had gone golfing, had come back lo the golf J club owner’s Barlow Lake Road residence at around 8:45 p.m.. and gone to bed al around midnight. The owner of the golf clubs left tbe clubs in his friend’s car. According to deputies, the driver’s side door had been left unlocked, and when the friend got up the next • • ; day and looked in his vehicle, the clubs were gone. Police said tbe clubs were a full set of Big Bertha left-handed graphite shaft clubs. Hastings man injured in accident BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - Nikioma S. Hobert. 20. of 18 U-Drive. Hastings, was ; injured in an accident on Dowling Road June 9. Michigan Slate Police from lhe Hastings ; post report. Police said Robert’s vehicle had stopped on Dowling Road near Banfield Road at 10 a.m. and Hobert and a passenger were attempting lo get it started again by pushing it. Hobert had his left leg outside of the car when the vehicle started rolling downhill. Hobert lost control, and the vehicle slid off the road and struck an embankment, police said. Hobert was treated for injuries at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. ! J • Truck hits deer and crashes HOPE TOWNSHIP -- Three people were injured June 7 when the driver of a pickup . truck swerved to avoid hitting a deer and lost control of the truck, according to Michigan State Police from lhe Hastings post. Police said Darrell W. Samis. 42. of 8942 S. Bedford Road. Dowling, was westbound on Dowling Road west of Gurd Road al 11:30 p.m. with passengers Ronald L. Warren. 45. of Battle Creek and Tammy K. Wanamaker. 31. when a deer ran in front of his truck. Samis tried to maneuver around the deer, but struck lhe animal and lost control of lhe . vehicle. The truck rolled over three times, police said. Samis and his passengers sought their own treatment for injuries sustained in tbe crash. None were wearing seatbelts, police said. The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-06-20.pdf 0621cfae141b8f0980a21edf4064e505 PDF Text Text H-rT!%S r-"’JC tlEXARY 121 S CHURCH ST H4VMS V s ,5c 1®3 BISD to seek millage again Middleville has new village manager See Page 2 See Page 3 12/30/99 1-3 Racing events about in area See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Publ icLibrary 121 S.Ourcti St. Hastings, III 49058 Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. JUNE 20. 1996 VOLUME 142, NO. 25 PRICE 50* News Rain puts pressure on farmers, citizens Briefs by Mary Warner Walk to help Chernobyl kids The Thornapple Valley Church, formerly Word of Faith, will sponsor a special fund-raising walk for the Cher­ nobyl children at 9 am Saturday. June 22. al the church Pledges collected as a result of the two-mik walk will be used io support the work of the "Blossoming Rose" organization in Cedar Springs, which is trying to help Jewish children get out of Russia and go to Israel, where they can receive ireatmcnus for thyroid cancer. Chernobyl was the site of a major nuclear plant accident more than a decade ago. and nearby residents have been suffering from a variety of diseases since For information about the walk or abdul pledging contributions, call Evadene Fox al 945-4215. Staff Writer It rained June 2. It rained June 3. Il rained June 4. 5. 6, 7. 8. 9 and 10. In fact, it feels as if it has rained almost every day this June, and the weather has taken its toll on area roads, storm drains, dams and fanners. Monday and Tuesday, more rain — a total of 3.8 inches for both days — closed county roads, rested power failures, almost caused the Algonquin Lake dam to collapse (see re­ lated story), and created havoc for fanners trying to harvest their first cutting of hay. According to Barry County Agricultural Agent Jim Good, a lot of hay wu still sil­ ting on the ground Wednesday while farmers waited for skies to clear enough to get the hay baled. It will be hard to dry the hay after the two days of heavy rain. Good said, and the quality of the hay may have suffered. "It starts to rot when it sits on the ground," he said. Good said wet weather also is affecting other crops. "Any time you get a lot of rain and cool conditions, you tend to sec a lot of (crop) disease." he said. Producers of wheal and apples are being particularly affected. Good said. Apples are beginning to show signs of "apple scab" and fungal diseases are beginning to plague the wheat crops. The goal news for Barry County, how­ ever, Good said, was that most farmers have at least managed to get their crops in the ground Farmers in other areas of the state have had to delay spring planting because of cool temperatures and excessive rain, Good said. Even Barry County farmers had to delay their planting until late May because the soil temperatures didn’t warm up until then. Good said. As a result, area crops may not mature before the first frosts of the fall oc­ cur. he said, which could result in lower crop yields. Crops also are not growing as fast because of the cool temperatures. Good said. Tom Guthrie, owner of Sunshine Prairie Farms in southwest Barry County, said some farmers are saying "they’ve never seen a spring like this before." The wet weather is "one of the hazards of fanning." he said, which forces farmers to "make decisions as See RAIN, continued on page 2 County removes one primary ballot proposal by Elaine Gilbert Bicycle safety rodeo i& Saturday The Hiring. C«y Mice Department Will tpomor ■ bicycle ufety rodeo at 11 a.m. Saturday M Fish Hatchery Put. The rodeo will tatm a a bike lafery presentation. a practice eourae for kids to try out what they team and a drawing for prizes, including a free bicycle. For more information, call 945-5744. Boating safety class planned A free boating safety class will be con­ ducted from 9 a.m. » 3 p.m. Saturday, lune 29. a the Shady Shores Resort. 2965 Patterson Road. Gun Lake. The class is open to anyone 11 and iWfor mcludins aduhs The Barry Comty Sheriff's Depart­ ment. which b handling the claas. reminds area recreation enthusiaau that young people ages 12 to 16 need a boating safety certificate to legally operate a boat with 7 or more horsepower by themselves Those attending are urged to bring their own sack lunches. The lunch period win be from noon to 12:40 p.m. Shady Shores Resort is located on Pat­ tenon Road about a mile and a half south of Chief Noonday Road For more information, call Sgt. Bill Johnson al the sheriff's department at 948-4801 Showcase tonight to have dulcimers An evening of dulcimer music, featur­ ing Stan Pict .e and Friends, is planned for tonight's (Thursday. June 201 Musi­ cians Showcase at 6:30 at Arby's in Hastings Pierce will be joined by other members of the Tliomapple Valley Assistant Editor There will be one less county-wide mil­ lage proposal to mull over when the primary election is held in August At a special meeting Friday morning, the Barty County Board of Commissioners voted 7-0 to remove a ballot proposal to ask voters to offset previous millage reductions caused by the Headiee Amendment. Commissioner Tim Burd was absent. That action leaves four countywide pro­ posals on the ballot, asking for funds to: build a new asphalt plant, construct a new animal shelter facility, operate Historic Charlton Park (renewal) and peg allocated millage for the county, townships and in­ termediate school districts (renewal). The Headlee offset proposal that commis­ sioners rescinded was related to the ballot proposal to renew the fixed allocated millage rates for the county, townships and interme­ diate school districts. The county originally was advised by legal counsel that a separate Headlee offset proposal had to be approved by voters in order for the county to collect its full levy of allocated millage. As it turns out. the county will not lose any funding by just having the one fixed al­ located millage proposal "That first millage, to reset the allocation, also authorizes the board, through truth in taxation to set it at whatever level they need, up to the max, which is an offset to the Headlee." County Board Chairman James Bailey said. "We would actually pick the money up that we've been reduced (through Headiee the last few years)." The Headiee Tax Limitation Amendment to the Michigan Constitution rolls back millage levies when property values climb ‘Wild West’ show location changed to be a separate proposal because he thought voters would be confused if both the county and the townships, for instance, each had to have separate proposals to block the Headiee reduction. "Cooley all along has said... this is loo confusing and he's stayed after it and I appre­ ciate his efforts." Bailey said. "If it makes it easier countywide, then that's what we have to do." Action to remove the Headiee offset pro­ posal had to be taken immediately because the ballot information already had been taken to the printer The allocated millage proposal asks voters to approve a total of seven fixed mills for six yean: 5.87 mills for the county, one mill for townships, and 0.13 mill for the in­ termediate school district. Those arc the same millage rates that voters approved for six years in 1990. Elementary School. Advance tickets arc ailable from the COA for $2.50 each until June 20. Tickets also may be obtained al the door. For more information, call Tammy Pennington .it 948-4856 Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 by Mary Warner Staff Writer Two days of steady rainfall Monday and Tuesday were nearly the last straw for the Algonquin Lake dam. which came close to collapsing Wednesday morning. Al around 9 a.m.. the ground just behind the dam gave way, causing a 12-foot sink­ hole. Barry County Road Commission workers were rushed to the area to perform emergency repairs. Equipment from Calhoun County had to be trucked to the lake to con­ struct a temporary spillway to relieve waler pressure on the dam. It is believed that a 36-inch pipe carrying water from the lake to a 14-foot-wide culvert underneath State Road may have collapsed, causing water to spill into the ground behind the dam's retaining walls. But the exact cause of the sinkhole has yet to be deter­ mined. County officials and dam engineers were called to the scene to assess the situation, which in a "worst case scenario" could have resulted in the collapse of State Road and property damage to commercial property and residential dwellings near the dam. Land downstream from the lake could also have been flooded. State Road was closed off to through traf­ fic between Iroquois Trail and Norway Road while repair work was under way. The dam is located just to the northeast of State Road, next to the Algonquin Lake Party Store. It is a 14-foot-high earthen structure used by the See DAM, continued on page 2 one, Bailey said. "We’ve been to the state two or three times and then to our attorneys, who advised us one way and now they are turning and ad­ vising us the other." Bailey said. "There is no case law documenting which way it has to be yet. It’s still that new." Bailey said Castleton Township Supervi­ sor Justin Cooley had urged the board to reinvestigate whether the Headiee offset had gym. The location of the show, sponsored locally by the Barry County Commission on Aging, was changed because of con­ struction work being done at Central Algonquin dam nearly collapses because of rains higher than the rale of inflation. With the passage in 1993 of the state s Proposal A. the Headiee issue is a complex Dulcimer Society. Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. frat-served bash. The Wild West Mysteries of Magic Show wHI be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday. June 21. at the Hastings High School This traveler’s pickup is being towed out of water that covered the pavement on Charlton Park Road Tuesday. Workers open up the approach to the culvert that runs under West State Road, readying it tor the temporary sluice to lower the water level of Algonquin Lake. t �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1996 RAINS, cont. from page I With the recent rains, this Thomapple Lake resident's back yard now seems to have become part of the lake News Briefs: Cemetery cleanup volunteers sought Volunteers arc needed to help clean up along Riverside Cemetery , starting at 9:30 a.m Saturday at the brick maintenance building on West State Road. Hastings Sanitary Service will provide landfill space and a truck The event is being coordinated by the Environmentally Concerned Citizens Organization (ECCO), a non-profit education group Those who wish to participate are ask­ ed to bring their own rakes and trash bags For more information, call 945-2317 or 948-9713 Parent workshop series planned Early On will sponsor a seven-weck series of workshops for parents of children 5 and under beginning June 25. The workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to noon each Tuesday at the con­ ference room in the Barry Intermediate School District. 535 W. Woodlawn Sue Weier. from Region 12 SAPE. will be the facilitator Some of the topics will be self­ discipline. responsibility, problem solv­ ing skills, self esteem, and ways.tc solve problems like fighting, biting and mealtime misbehavior. Reservations are necessary. Class size is limited to 15. For more information, call Angela Jones at 945-9545. extension 33. Pond, wetlands tour is June 29 The Barry Soil and Water Conserva­ tion District will have a summer pond and wetlands tour from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. June 29. at the USDA Building. 1611 S. Hanover. Hastings. Dr Donald Garling. Michigan Slate University Dcpoartment of Fisheries and Wildlife, will talk about management strategies for maintaining a productive sport fishing pond. Dr. Glenn Dudderar. also of MSU. will talk about ways to at­ tract wildlife to shallow ponds. Tom Ettniear. wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will explain the benfits of restoring drained wetlands and managing them for water­ fowl and wildlife. The tour will feature existing ponds and wetlands on private properties. Cost is S10 for one person and $5 for another from the same household Registration deadline is Friday. June 21. Call the Soil and W ater Conservation District at 948-8056 for more information. Historical Society meeting is tonight The Barry County Historical Society will have its annual meeting and picnic at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. June 20) at the site of Hanchetts Mills, the home of Jackie Moms. 5400 Bivens Road. Nashville To reach the location, lake M-79 east of M-37 to Barry ville Road, turn right and travel south until the intersection with Boons Road. Tum right, and bead toward the bottom of the hill, where there is a bridge Tum left at the gate before the bridge and follow High Bank Creek to the picnic area Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass, a folding chair and a table, along with table service. Election of officers and board members for 1996-97 will be held The program, including a tour of the grounds, will be presented by Jackie Morris and Harold Frey. The site is where Hanchett Mills once operated and where High Bank Creek Park was developed by Orlo Roush All Barry County Historical Society meetings and events are open to the public CHADD group to meet tonight The CHADD support group will meet at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. June 20) at the YMCA office in Hastings. Parking is available in the Felpausch parking lot The meeting is free and open to anyone who has family or fnends with attention deficit disorder (ADD). The Hastings CHADD chapter is dedicated to family support, education, medication, advocacy and research for those disgnosed with ADD. For more information, call 948-8234. Used books sought for library’s sale The Hastings Public Library needs us­ ed books in good condition for its annual used book sale Friday. July 26. on the library grounds. This year's sale will be held in con­ junction with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Sidewalk Days. Hardback books will be priced at 50 cents and $1 each and paperbacks will cost 25 and 50 cents Magazines and records also are available. The library docs not accept textbooks and Reader's Digest condens­ ed books. For an added special library centennial treat, the Hastings Women’s Club will sell lemonade and cookies nearby. Dulcimer Festival is this weekend The 12th annual Southern Michigan Dulcimer Festival will be held Friday through Sunday at the Barry Expo Center. A concert, including Just Friends. Mike Anderson and Rick Thun, is plann­ ed for Friday, with workshops starting things at 5 p.m. Workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. June 22. with a close­ up concert during the day and a main concert at 7:30. There will be a gospel concert from 9:30 to 11:30 Sunday. June 23. and workshops from 9:30 to noon. Open ground activities will be from noon to 5 p.m. Gate passes will be $5 and concerts S8 on June 21 and 22. best we can" about how to respond to weather conditions. Guthne said the south end of Barry County may have been able to handle the excess wale, better than northern areas of the county, because the soil in the south is sandy and there is better drainage According to Dave McIntyre. Hastings weather observer for the National Weather Service, the ground has become so saturated with waler that instead of being absorbed into the ground, water is draining off into ditches, area streams, lakes, and rivers. Charlton Park Road between M-43 and Barnum Road had to be closed Tuesday w hen streams overflowing their banks over­ whelmed culverts and coveted the road in two places. John Hislop. Barry County Emergency management director, said the Thomapple River is rising, but has not reached flood stage yet. The nver runs through a large area of the county, and if it overflows, could cause a lot of property damage Hislop said Tuesday that a device monitor­ ing the river’s depth at the McKeown Bridge indicated Tuesday that the river was four and a half feet deep. Normally, this time of the year. Hislop said, the river is about three feet deep. Flood stage would be seven feet, he said. The river has "lots of water to take on be­ fore it starts to lap at our feet." he said. "It won’t cause problems at all until it gets to be seven and a half or eight feet." Consumers Power Co. attributed two power outages in Hastings Tuesday to the weather. An outage at 9:16 a.m. affected 2,185 customers and lasted 59 minutes, ac­ cording to Consumers spokesperson Timo­ thy Pietryga. That outage was caused by tree limbs, which were blown down in the wind and fell across power lines. Pietryga said. The second outage, at 10:29 a.m.. was caused by lightning striking power lines. Pietryga said. That interruption affected 198 customers and lasted for nine minutes. McIntyre said that rain Monday and Tues- Thomapple Lake silently rises closer and closer to a home on Cogswell Road Wednesday. day was caused by a low-pressure system that dumped water on Michigan from the Gulf of Mexico. The pressure system had moved slowly over the Gulf, collecting moisture, before moving north and east into Michigan. McIntyre said. From 7 a m. Monday morning to 7 a.m. Tuesday morn­ ing. 2.56 inches of rain fell, and from Tues­ day morning to Wednesday morning 1.23 inches of rain fell "Thai’s a lot of waler for this area in that period of time." he said. Last year, only 1.63 inches of rain was recorded in Hastings for the entire month of June. This year, from the first of June through June 18. the area has had 6.48 inches of rain Rainfall for April and May did not differ significantly in amount from 1995 to 1996. he said. McIntyre said the rainy weather this June is "just a cycle Mother Nature's in." More rain is forecast for today and Friday. according to the National Weather Service, but temperatures are supposed to be in the 80s this weekend, according to Good. Wet weather this spring has also brought a bumper crop of mosquitoes, but Kyle Con­ verse. administrator of the Yankee Springs Recreation Area, says the mosquitoes don't seem to be any worse than other years Campers at the state park Monday and Tuesday reacted to the rainy weather fairly well, he said. "Right now everybody is accepting it and is in pretty good spirits." he said. The excessive rain this week flooded some camp sites and caused some erosion, he said. Converse said funds from a statewide park improvement ballot proposal passed two yean ago has allowed the campground to el­ evate camp sites and improve drainage to avoid flooding. But. he said, "there's still some locatiors where tents are sitting in six inches of v a­ ter." BISD will put millage back on ballot by Mary Warner Staff Writer Board members of the Barry Intermediate School District informally have decided to put a request for an increase in operating millage back on the ballot this fall. The decision to try again for the millage increase won't be finalized until the board looks into legal requirements for holding a second election and finds out if it can put the question to voters without any other propos­ als on the ballot. BISD Superintendent Tom Mohler said the board wants to chd*4with the county elec­ tion scheduling* cotofclttee to ’Ynake sure nothing else will be on the ballot" if a sec­ ond election is Held, vid wants to "make sure / f "There's every reason to believe we can be successful if we try again." _T«m Mower there are no legal constraints that would pre­ clude us from doing it." A request for an increase of nine-tenths of a mill was defeated June 10 by a margin of 107 votes. Mohler said after the defeat that "There's every reason to believe we can be successful if we try again." The June 10 millage request was coupled with a request by the Hastings School Dis­ trict for a one-year. half-mill increase in op­ erating millage. The Hastings schools mil­ lage request also was defeated Mohler said the BISD board looked al putting the request back on the ballot when voters choose candidates in the August pri­ mary. But there arc already millage requests on that ballot. Mohler said, something the board wanted to avoid. Any election would have to be held by the end of September, he said. Mohler said the board decided to tn for the millage again because "the need is still there." A millage increase would allow the BISD to improve services from a "Volksw.igon level" to a "Chevy" level. Mohler said before the June election. DAM...continued from page 1 Algonquin Lake Community Association to control the lake level. Association President Pal Sharpe said he and Don Montgomery, dam and park chair­ man for the association, were checking on the lake level Wednesday morning vound 9 a.m. when "everything started to go." "Thank heavens we were down here during daylight hours.*' Sharpe said. According to lake resident Leo Hamp. Al gonquin Lake is part of a chain of lakes in the area, and all of the lakes feed into Algo­ nquin. "There's a lot of waler coming from other lakes to Algonquin Lake." he said. According to John Dexter, chief of the dam safety unit of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the Algonquin dam was last inspected in 1992 and is due for another inspection this year. A member of the dam safety unit was dispatched to Barry County Wednesday to examine the situation. Dexter said the dam was built in 1927. Hamp said the 240-acre lake has been plagued lately by pressure put on it from overuse, and there is talk of getting a sewer system installed in the area. Lake residents also are struggling with issues of whether the lake should legally be open to the pub­ lic. he said. There was speculation among some of the officials overseeing the repair work that the lake level might have to be lowered in order to make repairs on the dam. but officials won't know exactly what repairs need to be done until the dam engineers make their rec­ ommendations. According to Tom Chaffee, superintendent of the rood commission, the lake was drained in the 1970s and the process took al least two days to complete. According to Charlie Nystrom, director of Barry County Central Dispatch, by 6 p.m. Wednesday the temporary spillway had stabilized the situation and the level of the lake had been lowered. Art in the Park slated in Lake O The 22nd annual Art in the Park celebration, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Arts Commission, will be held from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. July 6. in the Lake Odessa Village Park. More than 175 artists are expected to display their works and there will be a variety of food booths and entertainment. Some of the musical acts lined up in­ clude the Woodland Gospel Singers; Amadaun. a Celtic group from Grand Rapids; Lonesome and Blue, a contem­ porary bluegrass band; one half of Gemini, a duo from Ann Arbor that does children's music; Anointing Oil. a con­ temporary Christian quartet from Charlotte; and the Com Cob Cloggers and Thunder Floor Cloggers. Relationships group to meet SAFE Place of Battle Creek has an­ nounced that a six-week support group on healthy relationships for women is continuing this summer in Hastings. The group w ill discuss violence in past or current relationships, how to develop personal esteem, healthy boundaries, choosing loving partners, recognizing "red flags." questions to ask in new relationships and issues of personal safety. The senes began in Hastings June 12 and continues each Wednesday evening, starting al 6:30 and running through Wednesday. July 24 There is no cost and child care is available. For more information or to make reservations, call 948-4290 or (616) 965-7233 Hastings Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn (far left) presents Production Manager Jennifer Jackson with a plaque designating Royal Products as Industrial Incubator Tenant of the Year, while employees look on. Royal Products incubator tenant of the year A business located in the Hastings Indus­ trial Incubator has been selected as Incubator Tenant of the Year The Michigan Business Incubator Associa­ tion recently chose Royal Products for this year s honor, according to L. Joseph Rahn, economic development director for the City of Hastings. "They (Royal Products) best typified what we'd like to encourage — creating and main­ taining local jobs that benefit the local community as a whole." Rahn said. Royal Products, owned by Craig Vaughn, who also owns Royal Transport of Com­ stock Park, started m the Hastings incubator in May 1994. Since then it has grown in number of employees and amount of space required to continue to do business. The company assembles components that end up on control cables (steering, transmis­ sion. brakes, etc.) for automobiles and recre­ ational vehicles such as boats, jet skis and snowmobiles. About half of the work is done by hand and the other half is done by machine. The operations manager was the lone em­ ployee in 1994. but today. 25 people work there. Royal Products took up one 120U square foot bay of the incubator two years ago. but now requires 5200 square feet because of its growth to meet customer needs It has added a second shift. Royal employs many single mothers who have been attracted by the company's flexible scheduling and part-time positions. It also employs a client of Community Supported Employment, a section of the slate mental health services department Rahn said Royal Products offers employ­ ees fringe benefits, flex time and profit shar­ ing. Another reason for the company's award is its ability to share equipment with fellow tenants in the incubator. For example, its special-sized fork lift and electric pallet jack have aided other companies. The Hastings incubator is one of 24 members of the Michigan Business Incuba­ tor Association �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1996 — Page 3 Lakewood voters may face 3 issues in special election bi Jason Carr ' Staff Writer The Lakewood School Board last Thursday gave tentative approval to putting two bond issues and one other question on the September special election ballot. The scope of the ballot language will not be finalized until Superintendent Steve Secor meets with Dick Kelly of the Michigan De­ partment of the Treasury June 24. Kelly has to approve bond language for all Michigan school districts. His recommendation then would have to be approved by the board at its next meeting. The issues the voters could potentially de­ cide this fall are: - A SI9,649.000 bond issue to build a mw middle school al the high school site for sixth, seventh and eighth grades; to construct a new elementary school in Clarksville; to make additions to West Elementzry; to con­ vert East Elementary to an early child center for Pre-Primary Impaired children, at risk and regular and developmental kindergarten classes; and to renovate elementary buildings in Sunfield and Woodland. • Bonding $5 million to construct an audi­ torium for the new middle school. • Whether or not to demolish the old ju­ nior high school. Some members of the audience continued to demand a new high school, saying that while this proposal does help two-thirds of Lakewood students, it neglects high school age kids. One parent also complained that in the last school year, his son's physics lab had to be conducted in the hallway. Board President Lester Forman said that one has to consider the size of the dollar proposal and that $20 million seemed to be the maximum that people could live with. Ann Bengel. who worked on the citizens committee, said that the committee look the issue of a high school into account, but noted there are restrictions on changing the classroom sizes when converting a high school to a middle school. For that reason, the consensus was to build the middle school, and as growth came in. broadening the lax base, then in three to five years there could be discussion on enlarging the high school "If we start somewhere, then we can ad­ dress the high school. We didn't forget the high school, we're just trying to start some­ where and go from there.” Secor also said that it could be possible to convert the middle school into a high school, though it may not contain all the core facilities. However. Assistant Superintendent Jerry Southgate said that middle schools tend to remain middle schools forever." Board member Curt Johnson said that even if this plan was approved, sometime the dis­ trict would have to go back to (he voters and extend the bond or raise money some other way to do something with the high school. He said that growth in the district could in­ crease rapidly the number of kids going through the schools. In that event, he said the new middle school could be converted into a magnet elementary school to handle the increased numbers, along with building a new high school and converting the current high school to a middle school. However, he said that could be eight to ten years away. If the district experienced slow or no growth, it could be possible to simply add rooms to the present high school. Another audience member asked if the high school is now at capacity. Southgate said there will be 60 more students in the high school than last year, and in the years since the school was built, its use has changed, which affects the number of stu­ dents it can handle. Southgate said that when Dick Kelly loured the school before the last bond issue, Kelly agreed that the high school was too crowded. Board member David Lindberg asked if this plan matched what the citizens commit­ tee asked for. and Johnson said that while the numbers are slightly lower than what the committee recommended, the plan does basi­ cally what they asked. Johnson moved acceptance of the package "somewhat reluctantly," because it doesn't address all of the issues. However, he also said he wasn't sure if the district could move for a $30 million package, but that This will get us started and we can get pressure from citizens to do something with the high school down the road." The board then discussed the separate issue of a new auditorium that would be attached to the middle school. Board members and au­ dience members questioned what would hap­ pen in the event the auditorium bond issue passed, but the middle school issue failed. Johnson asked if in that event it would be possible to attach the auditorium to the high school. Secor said yes, ‘but anything is possible." Jim Kinney asked if several bond issues passed, how would the board structure the bond? The board said it couldn't give him an answer. Southgate said that if buildings were added "If we start somewhere, then we can address the highschool." suwsew to the high school, the whole building would have to be renovated to comply with federal and stale laws, such as the Americans With Disabilities Act. Kinney asked if the wings could be kept separate, by ten feet for example, thereby ex­ empting the main building from such laws. Johnson said. "I don't know if the slate would allow you to play games like that." prompting Kinney to respond, "h's not a game, Mr. Johnson. It's a legitimate ques­ tion." adding that hospitals are doing similar things. Other audience members asked about in­ cluding a bond issue to add a technology lab to the high school, but Johnson said "The more of those things you add. you gel a menu bat. People pick and choose among them as each one adds cost." The board did not include the issue of a technology lab on the list of items for Secor to present to Kelly. There was little discussion at the meeting about the question of tearing down the now vacant former junior high school. New Middleville village manager inks pact by Marty Habd Staff Water The Middleville Village Council and new Village Manager David Arcking have agreed io a two-year contract, two weeks after he was offered the position Arcking. who replaces Ev Manshum. who left to take a job at Hastings earlier this year, will start July 22. His starting salary will be $42.00 a year The council's personnel committee chair­ man. William Mosey said the committee went over the changes in the contract with Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma and his assistant. Rob Longstreet, who all fell that the contract was reasonable. Council members then were able to ask questions or express concerns about items in the contract. President Jim French discussed a specific setup Arcking wanted, dealing with the chain of command that employees would follow , which would serve as a reminder that he was asked to be manager and should be the only one to act as manager. “Council members are welcome to help direct the staff, but we can't have seven managers.'' be said. He added that the rjuncil would be able to ask questions dealing with business or other employees in an open forum, but problems with specific employees should go to the manager or a < ommittec first. Jim Rutherford said that if something came up at a meeting that was a problem, the public would have a nght to know Mosey said he felt thi< would not be the nght time to bring up employee problems because the people involved might not have all the facts. He added that it would be all right to ask questions about an employee’s performance in an open meeting, but specific problems should be taken to the manager first Trustee Floyd Bray asked if this meant that they could not criticize the manager in an open forum and Rutherford suggested that the no criticizing in public rule may also apply to Arcking. Arcking said th.M if the council ever had any criticisms about hun, he would like to hear them and would have the right to choose to discuss these things in a closed session if he wanted to. He added that chain of command rules arc necessary if he is to be an effective manager and the council agreed. Rutherford said he understood the need for a chain of command, but censoring criticism would deprive the public of information Arcking said that there are certain problems that could possibly be worked out at a meeting, but major criticisms or rudness would not be allowed. Bray said that censoring meetings is against their first amendment rights of free speech. Longstreet said this is more of a policy question than a first amendment issue. French said he can’t remember any past public discussions dealing with problems of specific employees Arcking said that he was just putting into words what the council already does. French said the council does not normally behave that way. and that problems usually go to committees first. Trustee Marilyn Vandenberg said problems should be taken to the manager first anyway. Arcking said the contract contains a “separatability” clause in it regarding the first amendment. Rutherford said that he hoped that Arcking did not think that they were getting off on the wrong foot, but that the council warns to make sure there is a contract that both parties can completely agree on. Arcking said he understood and that he was glad the council was spending time on it. Rutherford asked about the section in the contract dealing with professional develop­ ment He wondered what seminars Arcking would go to. Arcking said he usually goes to four a year, including the Michigan Municipal League and the Interstate Municipal City Managers League, sayig it’s important to attend annual and semiannual workshops to Icam new things. He added that if he ever wanted to attend one, he would approach council for permis­ sion first. French said that whenever someone wishes to attend a seminar, it usually is brought before the council first so the activity can be approved The council does this because there was once a situation where someone attended a seminar without asking the council, then ex­ pected the council to pay for it later. Longstreet took up a section that stated that in the event the manager resigns in response to a formal or informal suggestion, certain things would be done. He asked what was meant by a formal or in­ formal suggestion Arcking said he knew of a manage in the past who was disliked personally by a minori­ ty of the council members. These members had no complaints about the job he was doing, but just did not like him. These members occasionally would suggest casually that he resign. This is the reason he set up this section. Mosey said situations like that should be formal and have a majority of the members sgree. Longstreet said he felt this was loo vague. Arcking said the statement would encom­ pass everything from a formal letter to a casual request Mosey said council members come and go. but he hopes managers stay for a long time. He said he hopes no one would quit because of one council member. Vandenberg asked about a clause in the con­ tract on pay after termination. Arcking said the manager would get pay for three months after termination or until the manager gets an alternative health plan. He said that if rel>ef came before the three months were up, the council would not have to pay the last month. Arcking originally had wanted 10 percent of his salary set aside for a retirement fund but the council usually offers 3 percent. The council eventually agreed on 8 percent. Trustee Bill Nesbit asked if the police department would see this as a problem, since their negotiations were coming up soon Mosey said the chief does not have a con­ tract at this time and Arcking’s position is a different classification of employee. French said they agreed to the 8 percent because many people are concerned about having money set aside for retirement these days. Mosey said there is an economic advantage for Arcking to do it this way. Belt tightening pays off for county budget HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEAKS... to to to to take money out of your IRA before 5914 without penalty. avoid the new 20% withholding rule. avoid the 50% error rate on IRA rollovers. avoid problems of distributions from stock savings plans. Your Seminar Sponsor Edward Jones speaker Mark D. Christensen. Investment Representative, is familiar with the retirement plans of many local companies He specializes in retirement planning and IRA rollovers Edward Jones focuses on helping individuals build financial security and progress toward their investment goals. Edwardjones SEATING IS LIMITED, SO CALL NOW: Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 (616) 945-3553 (800) 288-5220 BARRY COUNTY Aixutant Editor After five yean of declining general fund balances, county budget cuts implemented in 1995 have paid off. The preliminary 1995 slate audit for Barry County shows a much healthier fund balance than the current Barry County Board of Commissioners inherited and had to struggle with when they took office at the beginning of 1995. The 1995 fund balance is $798,592, up from 1994 s $272,698. according to the state audit report "We thought it was going to be there and we are." County Board Chairman James Bailey said. "That took a lot of effort. I don’t lake personal credit for that. I lake my share of credit...! give the Board of Commissioners credit on this. That was no easy task. "In addition to the board of commissioners, it look all our department heads, the judges and all the employees ..Some of them took days off. time off. to help reduce the cost." Bailey said. Departments were asked to reduce their budgets by 1.5 percent, except for Friend of the Court and the remonumentation program, which were tied to grant money. The audit report tallies 1995 county assets at $5,227,515 and liabilities at $4,428,923. Learn How Some Little Known, Yet Simple Techniques Can Save You THOUSANDS in Needless Taxes Whether You’re Retired or About To Retire Your Attendance At This Seminar Is a Must Tuesday, July 9,1996 • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Desserts and Refreshments County Seat, 128 S. Jefferson — Hastings How How How How changes and agreed on every thing else in the contract French said the personnel committee agreed on everything except for a few minor things as well. “Arcking’s contract was very thorough and professional, which is what the village needs,” Mosey said. Nesbitt asked about the manager’s authority to inspect village books and invoices. He said he was not against it. but that some police files are sensitive. Arcking said he docs not make a habit of looking at police files and usually lets the police do the law enforcement. The only reason he would need to look at police files is if the attorney or village was being sued. The village then approved the contract. Arcking said he hopes to serve the com­ munity well and is glad he is here. by Elaine Gilbert How To Avoid Penalties In Managing Your Lump Sum Distribution » • • • "If we want to keep good people, we need to do this,” he said. Rutherford said giving him a retirement fund that is higher than they have given any manager before could set a precedent, but maybe it is about time the amount is increased. Bray said the council recently set up a policy that would apply to all personnel which should be used for Arcking. Mosey said this is a different classification of employment, and that they have to take care of good employees. He added that in a corporate situation, the chairman of the board gets more benefits than a person on the line. Bray said you can’t compare a big business to one with only eight employees. French said they came up with a package that is similar to that offered by other villages. Rutherford said he could live with the perk GENERAL FUND BALANCE (1988 -1995) 1994 Audited Fund Balance $272,698 1995 Audited Fund Balance $798,592 /Data dr^wn frnm Annual And>* 1QBR . 1OGA\ Cedar Creek school adds grades 9-12 The deacon board of the Cedar Creek Bible Church has announced that it will add a ninth- through 12th-grade curriculum to its Christian school for the 1996-97 academic year. "The academic program of Cedar Creek is designed to give children an enjoyable educa­ tional foundation with a Christian emphasis and a desire to learn more." said Dr. Brent Branham, pastor of the Cedar Creek Bible Church The first day of school will be Monday, Aug 26. The school is located south of Hastings on Cedar Creek Read. Anyone interested in obtaining more in­ formation or in getting an application may call (616) 623-5543 Wednesday or Thursday mornings, or write to the school at 9213 Cedar Creek Road. Delton. Mich. 49046. Because of the school's limited enroll­ ment, inquiries should be made as soon as possible. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION, Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. i �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 20. 1996 f --------- .------------------------------------- > Communication from Congressman LETTERS from our readers... NICK SMITH \____________ The new budget... Barry County shouldn’t embrace ‘music from hell’ To The Editor: As a family, we were moved with com­ passion as wc read the articles in the Re­ minder a few weeks ago about four young adults who lost their lives to suicide How terrible for families to suffer such tragedies It was so distressing the following week to read that Barry County had invited the new addition of the Mosh Fest to its many festivals The director of operations stated in the article that it was their hope that the Mosh Fest would encourage the Christian who enjoys good music Reading the enter­ tainment agenda with the styles of music in parentheses, we had to say. "You've got to be kidding!" Do parents in this community understand what has been invited in? Do they know what the styles of thrash/death. death/grind and dcathcorc are9 Such an event as the Moab Fest will encourage even more of our young people to suicidal tendencies Are parents too busy these days to be con­ cerned about what their children arc listening to? Allan Bloom, a secular writer, states in his book. The Closing of the American Mind. "The family spiritual void has left the field open to rock music, and they cannot possibly forbid their children to listen to it; forbidding it would simply cause them to lose their children's affection and obedience Better to set the faculty of demal in motion — avoid noticing what the words arc saying, assume the kid will get over it. If he has early sex. that won't get in the way of his having stable relationships later. His drug use will certainly stop at pot? School is pro­ viding real values. "The result is nothing less than parents' loss of control over their children's moral education al a time when no one else is <eriously concerned with it." To invite the styles of music that the Mosh Fest provided is to invite the doom of our community. We will no longer be known as one of the "nicest small towns in America." Many years ago. a famous French philosopher visited our country when it was very young. He stated. "America is great be­ cause Amenca is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great.’’ Strong families are America's only hope. This style of music damages the family unit. Consider the following words, written by Peter Peters and Vasily Ryzhuk in an “Ur­ gent message to the Churches of Amenca from the Persecuted Church in Russia." The letter was pnnted in Chnstian Info News, a monthly newsletter from British Columbia: "For 30 years we have suffered intense persecution, and now freedom is bringing another harm to our churches. This damage is coming from the Christians in America who are sending rock music and evangelists accompanied by rock bands. "Many come with Bible in hand and rock music. We are embarrassed by this image of Christianity. We abhor all Christian rock music coming to our country. "Rock music has nothing in common with ministry or service to God. We arc very, very against Chnstian Americans bringing to our country this false image of ministry' to God. It is true that rock music attracts people to the church, but not to godly living. “We were in pnson for 15 years and 11 years for Christ s sake. We were not allowed to have Chnstian music, but rock music was used as a weapon against us day and night to destroy our souls. We could resist only with much prayer and fasting. "We. the leadership, and congregations of the Unregistered Union of Churches, the former Persecuted Church, have made an agreement not to allow rock music in our church. We urge you to join with us and ad­ vise you to remove rock music from Amer­ ica. "Do not desecrate our teenagers with it. Even the unbelievers recognize it is unholy music. We can give you the conclusion that after Russian unbelievers have attended the rock concerts where Christ's words were preached, the people were very disappointed and disillusioned with Christianity. "We call this 'music from hell.' We urge all Americans to stop giving money for the organization of such concerts in Russia. This is the unanimous decision of all our leaders." Our hearts go out to those families in our city who have lost their precious young people to suicide. It seems to us that we should give our support and do all that we can to help these grieving families instead of inviting more tragedy to our community. The Darrel Elms Family Hastings I recently have been arrested for serious crimes The ordeal of being assaulted, ar­ rested and incarcerated arc bad enough themselves. This is a "reminder'' that if you commit a crime you're going to end up in jail. In jail you’re striped of your belongings, clothes, you’re fingerprinted, prodded and pnotog aphed. "not the picture you want to show friends and family." Then, you’re taken to a concrete cell block with steel bars, no windows and no fresh air Here you’re faced with the reality that you’re no longer m control of your life and maybe even your destiny. At some point, you begin to ask why you’re here For some inmates it takes awhile, for others it comes quickly. The answer is usually the same - 1 did something stupid and wrong! When you realize that what it is you did is Car show entry shouldn’t be joke wrong, you then can begin the journey of salvation My journey to truth came through a reminder from Chaplain Bill Medendorp. who works with the inmates at the Barry County J"1 His devotion to God and his community is something that should be praised and sup­ ported. Many may doubt that the work of devoted people like Bill affects or does any good with criminals. I can tell you first hand, that it does a lot of good. The wrongs that 1 personally have done will be sorted out; this 1 believe. The time that 1 will serve. I hope and pray that it will be just and fair. All you can do is have faith. Don MacDonald Jr. Barry County Jail. in The Hastings BANNER eaf/...945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. To The Editor: Food for thought: Dr. I. Lutser recently shared this quote: "Is America resistant to government cures? My own additional thought is. "Will government money manage our problems? " Darrel Hawbaker Hastings Know Your Legislators: CORRECTION: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, A caption beneath a photo in last week’s Banner incorrectly identified Jim Pino as chamnaa of the Barry County Democratic Committee Blanche Munjoy-» chairwoman of that organization. W'Ute. Ki A The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but To The Editor: there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. About the Father's Day car show at Charlton Park. We went to show our 1991 truck, not knowing what they classified as "custom." not knowing if they’d even let us in the show or turn us away. As it went, they look our money to show. let us in w ith no questions, and we showed all day. Then at the end of the day. a man made a big deal about no new vehicles next year. And as wc left, another man shouted "And don’t come next year " This was very upsetting to us. because if they didn i want me to show a custom truck, why did they take my money? Why did they let me show. .hen make a joke about it? Why didn't they tell me before I sat all day? They bragged all day about this being the biggest best ever show, the most entries ever. What a laugh. Wait until next year! The joke will be on them. We shouldn't have been made the joke of the day Barney Silsbee Nashville parison. the 1996 budget reduces that number to 21 percent, and the 1997 budget shrinks it to 20.4 percent -- the lowest level since 1974. Under the recently passed budget rcwHution. government spending is projected to fall to just 18 percent of GDP when the budget reaches balance in 2002 While these figures may seem technical, they translate to a smaller, more efficient government that takes less money from workers, businesspeople, and retirees. So far. the special interests have spent more than $54 million for publicity and TV adver­ tisements to discredit the congressional balanced budget. This spending has left many Americans in doubt. Of course, we knew that reversing thirty years of habitual overspen­ ding would be difficult. We also knew that it’s easier politically to spend money than to make cuts Yet we decided to take the huge risk of pushing for a balanced budget because it’s the right thing to do for Amercia. I’m determined to work to fulfill this budget resolution'* commitment to cut spending and have lax relief for America’s working families. It’s important for economic and job growth now and in the future. Wc must stop drowning our children and grandchildren in debt. In the coming months. I’ll be telling my colleagues in the House of Representatives. "Just do it." Advertise_ Will govt, money mnanage problems? Jail Chaplain can work wonders To The Edtior: As a member of the Budget Committee, much of my time for the last five months has been used developing plans for future govern­ ment spending. Last week. Congress approv­ ed our six year budget resolution. This legislation sets guidelines to gradually reduce spending and balance the budget by 2002. We can expect a hard fight and political criticism whenever we try to reduce spending, and its* worth taking a moment to think about how far we’ve come. Shortly after Republicans took the majority eighteen months ago. the President submitted his first budget to Congress That budget never balanced and actually projected $200 billion annual deficits into the foreseeable future. The new Congress took action. First, we cut $9 billion out of the existing 1995 budget Then, we passed a seven year balanc­ ed budget plan. Despite the President's vetoes of welfare and entitlement reform that cals up 50 percent of the budget, we were still able to cut $23 billion out of this year's discretionary spending. The new budget makes changes to account for the President’s vetoes and still balance by 2002. This budget does more than simply reach balance. It reduces the size and intrusiveness of government. When this Congress started in 1995. the federal budget consumed 22 percent of everything produced in the United States the highest point ever in peacetime. In com­ and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria be published. townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo deteimined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. • State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month • We prefer letters to bo printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Hastings BANNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtahed by Hastings Banner. Inc. Public Opinion^ What about character issue? Much has been said and printed recently about character and moral behavior in politics. When you are in the voting booth, how important are the candidates' character to you? A Owwon of J-Ad Gcaphcs inc 1952 N Broadway Hastngs. Ml 49055-0602 1616) 945-9554 Fradadc Jacoba siwpnan Jtcooi Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EMot) Eiame Gtoert ,• Eanor) Karen Max* Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy South Sharon Miller James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiaaaAad ads accapiad Monday through Prriay 8 a m to 5 30 p m . Saturday frX in ■ Noon Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year o Barry County $2’ per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere Mike Wierenga, Middleville: Andy Miller. Hastings: Joyce McCain, Woodland: Elizabeth Smith, Lake Odessa: Pat Swihart, Hastings: Alex Waldren, Nashville: "Very important to me, but I'm pretty tired of the entire political system." "Everyone needs good character — if they don’t have it, I won't vote for “If all politicians tried to instill the values and morals that 1 try to put in­ to my own life, we'd have a lot better country to live in." "It's very important. I believe in good values, good manners and honesty in public office." "It's just a tug of war. I don't think they're getting to the heart of the matter for the public." "Very important. Our society needs to be perked up a bit. Some young peo­ ple of today need to leant about character." them." POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20. 1996 — Page 5 Budding actors polish their skills Theatre workshop students practice their dramatic skills by playing tug of war without a rope. They are from left, Hilary Appleby, Emily Heath, Jami Hayes, Margo Cooklin and Justine Gerke. FINANCIAL Students involved in the Youth Theatre Workshop show the 'bag heads' they made to help improve their acting skills. From left, in the front row are Justine Gerke. Jami Hayes. Margo Cooklin. Emily Heath, Tiffany Howell, Kat Boyer. Courtney Oakland. Cara Zerbel. Ben Jacobs; (back row) Haley Seidl, Gina Emenhiser, Sally Newton, Phoenix Spaulding. Craig Laurie. Hilary Appleby. Laura Dickinson. Mandy Kowalczyk, Amanda Hawthorne and Cynymyn Dennis. Becky Crump te not pictured. fumhhrdby LEGAL NOTICE: minute*. Received Treowrert. oil correspondence * com­ mittee reports. Approved payment of oil bills. Received fireworks application • Cleaver; ap­ proved permit. Cemetery mo'ions approved; grading & grovel Twp Fork R Pierson - Re amendments to Sewer Ordinance Adopted Resolution 96-4 Delton District Library Refund Commercial Plan Review fee P Baker Set Commercial Plan Review fee at $25. Adopted Resolution No. 96-5 Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation Raised lees for cremation. Motion to purchase additional land CCC Adjournment 11:45 P.M. Shirle,- R Cose Clerk Attested to by; Patricio Albert. Supervisor (6-20) State of MfcMcan Mktei DMrtct NOTVCt OF ACTION Com No 96SP 0009 Court Address: 220 West Court Street Suite 202 Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 948 4838 Old Standard Life Insurance Company Attorney for Plaintiff Kevin Kilgren (P5I946) TROTT * TROTT P C. 30300 Telegraph Rood Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Ml 48025 (810)624-2315 Donald Bruce Smith Mr and Mrs Occupant 983 Gerke Drive. .XZ Hostings Ml 49058 Defendant TO: Donald Bruce Smith IT IS ORDERED You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to recover possession alter a land contract forfeiture. You must file your answer or take other action per mined by low in this court at the court address above or on or before July 11. 1996. If you foil to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case A copy of this order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Bonner lor three consecutive weeks and proof of publication shall be filed in this court A copy of this order shall be sent to Donald Bruce Smith at the lost known address by certified moil, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court Moy X 1996 Gory R. Holman (7/4) State of McMcm Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decoasod Estate FUa No 96-21923 SI Estate of Woyr>« Laverne Phillip* detected Social Security No 363 32 7624 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interett in the eifate may be barred or affected by thi* hearing. TAKE NOTICE On Wednesday. July 10 1996. at 11:30 a.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Honorable Richard H Shaw Judge of Probate a hearing will bo held on the petition of Ruth M Phillips requesting that she be appointed Perwnol Representative of the Estate of Wayne Laverne Phillips, who lived at 2888 E Soger Rood Hosting* Michigan 49058. and who died on Moy 23 1996 and requettmg that the heirvat-low of the decedent be determined. Creditor* of the deceotr-4 ore notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever borred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and rhe (proposed! personal repre»entative within four month* of the date of publication of this notice Notice i* further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record June 10. 1996 Michael J McPhilhp* (P33715) DEPOT LAW OFFICES 722 West Apple Street Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 Ruth M. Phillip* 2888 E Soger Rood Hosting*. Ml 49058 (6/X) by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Playing tug of war without a rope and covering your head with a decorated brown paper hag arc all pan of the demands of local show business, students have learned. Budding actresses and actors are learning theatrical skills this summer, thanks to the new Yr ath Theatre Workshop sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. The 33 students are learning about role playing, make-up usage, oral interpretation, memorization, performance, body move­ ment, expression, improvisation, voice us­ age. character development, use of lighting and sound, set development and construction and business aspects of theater. On a recent day. workshop instructor Mary Martha Melendy was observing high school students performing monologues while instructor Mel Hund had the Middle School set involved in improvisations. The students also made "bag heads/ a project to help them develop body movement, without using their faces. The bags are brown grocery bags decorated with cartoon type faces. Students wear the bags over their own heads as an early exercise to help give them confidence in public acting without having to face the audience. Another benefit is that "it shows them how much the face is important." Hund "The workshop is pretty nice," said stu­ dent Kat Boyer. "1 like working here and it's real fun. I liked making the paper bags and acting with the paper bags." Becky Crump, one of the workshop par­ ticipants. said she has especially enjoyed creating skits. It's really fun," she said. "I think the best part was the make-up and the sound and lighting (instruction). Wc had special people come in and show us how to LEGAL NOTICE State of RNcNgan rrooote court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 96-21925 NC In th« matter of THOMAS JOE HAYWOOD NOTICE A hearing will be held on July 10. 1996 M 11:15 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition for change of name of Thoma* Joe Haywood to Thoma* Chorle* Cooley. Thi* change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Juno 13. 1996 Thomas Joe Haywood 7505 Cedar Crook Rd Delton. Ml 49046 (6 X) HOMEOWNERS! O Itvmg from peycheck to peycheck! Crndupes 1-416957-44M Rurettr 1-60MU-2221 AAA MyrrgACt » ggaegexpgN Marie D. Chri«t*n**n of Edward 0. Jon** * Understand your retirement plan and options "Never Again’ was the title of Lindsey Karas' monologue. Everyone dunks about retirement, but only a aelect few plan for it. According to Walter Klores of Life Span Communications, a marketing firm specializing in the needs of older consumers, there are three personality groups when it comes to retirement planning. Optimists think of retirement as a wonder­ ful time to enjoy doing what they want. Pessimists think they’ll never have enough money to retire. The rest are avoiders. Even if you are an optimist. Klores warns you can still run into trouble if you don’t plan properly. One of the first steps to providing for a secure retirement is to consider your sources of retirement income. A company-sponsored retirement plan will be a major source of income for most retirees. For that reason, it is important to understood the type of plan you have and the benefits it offers. Some of (he most common types of retirement plans include profit sharing plans, money purchase pension plans, 401(k)s. employee stock option plans (ESOPs) and 4O3(b)s. Check with your employee benefits manager or request a summary plan descrip­ tion to get the answers to the following impor­ tant questions: Can you make contributions to the plan? Kyle Curtiss presents a monologue. Making pre-tax contributions decreases the amount of tax you pay on current income. Your contributions also grow tax-deferred. After-tax contributions don't reduce your cur­ rent income, but the earnings do grow tax­ i _ r_ _ _ j acierrcu. "Bob the Duck." Is your employer required to make an­ nual contributions? do that. We got to experiment with people." ninth grader Leah Pumford said. "Il's fun. It’s crazy. "I learned to express myself more." Leah said. "I think it's fun doing the monologues," said Heather Heath, a sophomore. Learning "not to be shy in front of the camera" has been a benefit. Heather said. Some retirement plans require your employer to make annual contributions, and some do not. If an employer contribution is not required, you may need to set aside addi­ tional dollars for your retirement. "We do a lot of improv stuff. She'll give you a couple of words and you have to make a situation out of it." "Theatre games" have been part of the cur­ riculum. One example is pretending to play tug of war without a rope and relying upon body and facial expressions to portray the action. In addition to Hund and Melendy. Norma Acker and Bob Dickinson have served as in­ structors. Following the workshop, students will have an opportunity to participate in two plays that will be presented at area schools this summer. Students will show family and friends what they've learned at 2:45 p.m. Friday when they will present "Samplings from the Theatre Workshop" at the Arts Hatchery Stage in Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The cost of the workshop and plays is un­ derwritten by a donation from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Humphreys of Hastings and a grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts. CITY OF HASTINGS REMINDER The Hastings City Council will hold its final public hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the proposed annual budget for fiscal year ending June 30. 1997. Said hearing will be held at 7:30 pm. on Monday. June 24.1996 in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. What investment options are available? Some plans allow you to choose how your contribution will be invested. If this is the case, you’ll want to gather as much informa­ tion as possible about each option so you can make the choice that best suits your needs and objectives. What is the vesting schedule of your employer plan? A vesting schedule tells you how long you must participate in a plan to be entitled to the full retirement benefit. This is particularly im- - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Close AT&T Ameritech Anheuser-Busch 637. 557. 727. Chrysler CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical 677. 297. 46'/. SO1/! Exxon Family Dollar 84'/, 177> Ford General Motors TCF Financial Hastings Mfg. IBM Change 34’/. 557. 327. 257. 1017. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart 527. 477, 137, Kellogg Company McDonald's 697? 457. Sears 50 Southeast Mich. Gas 157. Spartan Motors 87. Upjohn 437. Gold 385.60 Silver 5.19 Dow Jones 5628.03 Volume 370,000.000 —17. + 7. -7. —7» -7. —7. —7. —'h —7. + 7. —17. + 27. SPLIT +1 + 7. -17. —17. + 7. +1 + 17. -.30 —.01 -40.63 Read ALL the SPORTS of Barry County • Hastings • • • • Middleville Maple Valley Lake Odessa Delton In America, you are not required to offer food to the hungry. Or shelter to the homeless. In fact, one of the nicest things about living here in America is that you really don't have to do anything for anybody The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed bud­ get will be a subject of said hearing. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold their regular meeting on July 1.1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings Industrial Incubator. 1035 E. State Street, Hastings. Michigan. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Nursing Assistant Class To Start Soon Cross the age gap, learn the wisdom of the ages, come and join our caring team, paid class time - earn hourly wage while learning. We offer health insurance, vacation & sick pay, 401K retirement program. Scholarship Program if you are interested in a career in nursing. Apply in person between 9 a.m. and All interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organizations representing the inter­ est of senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A cops of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday at the office of the Hastings City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-8(XK649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk portant if you are considering early retirement or switching jobs. How will you receive your benefits? Most plans offer a choice between a mon­ thly pension or lump-sum payment. Request an estimate of your anticipated pension benefits, and ask your employer to provide details on the regulations regarding lump-sum di sin but ions If you are an optimist who looks forward u retirement, you owe it to yourself to beconx familiar with these retirement basics. Don’t assume you know the rules Seek the advice of a reliable professional before you make any major decisions regarding your retirement plans. 4p a TENDERCARE C KCT ^B 240 East North Street. Hastings. MI 945-9561 E.O.E. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 20. 1996 6 Condominium For Sale • Immediate Occupancy • Completely Finished • 2 Bedroom • Fully Carpeted • Ceramic Tile Entry • Gas Fireplace • Air Conditioned • Attached Garage • 1-1/2 Bath • Beautiful Oak Cabinets • Main Floor Laundry • Cathedral Ceiling • Much, Much More! at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E Nonh Si . Michael Amon. Pauor Phone 945-9414 Sunda). June 23 -8 00 and 10 00 a m Ht> ly Communion (no Sunda: School Thursday. June 20 - 6 30 Softball. 800 AA Saturday. June 22 - 8:00 NA Tuesday. June 25 - 6 30 Softball Suvilla C. Walker FREEPORT - Suvilla C. Walker, age 86. of Freeport, passed away on Tuesday. June 18. 1996 at the home of her granddaughter near Clarksville. She was bom on November 8, 1909 at Mille Lacs Lake. Minnesota, the daughter of Evart and Edith (Kariger) Corwin. She was raised in Minnesota and in Cadillac where she attended school. She moved to the Freeport area in 1972 from Grand Rapids where she had resided for several yean. She was employed at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids in the Laundry Department for twenty-five yean. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, George, James and Lewis Corwin; sisters, Virginia Jacobson and Iva Brandt. She is survived by three daughten, Betty Fighter of Freeport, Deborah Slovinski of Hastings and Lois Hallstedt of Rockford; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren, and one sister, Marcella Reeves of Grand Rapids. Visitation will be Thursday, June 20,1996 at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home until time of service Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 20, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home. Hastings, with Reverend W^’er Winebrenner officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Hospice of Ionia or Barry Community Hospice. |Edith Ann Hudson| ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Haitinfi. Ml 49058 Father Gate Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p m. weekday* or all day weekend* Sunday Monung Maa.* 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dow hag. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wrtfta. <6t6» 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home pLone Sunday Service 9:30 am . Sunday School 11 ?00 am. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 700 pm HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer Stale Rd and Boltwood St.. Re* Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Re* Donald Brail. Associate Pa*i<>r Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a.m Sunday School. 10 45 Mom mg Wonhtp. 6 00 p m Evening activities Wedneiday — 7 p m. — chare group* in vanuu* home* Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study al the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hasting* Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone .367-4061 or Dartenc Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunda*. 9:00 am. Re* Ken Vaught. 1100 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all age* NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult Hasses. Gaming Per vonal Financial Freedom Founda tMWval Doctrine* of Faith. The Minor Prophetv-Cailing God * Pro pie Back To God. Building Loving Reiationvhip* with your Spouse. Children and Friend* Join u* for the da** that i't* your need* 4-H. Monday* 6 30-8 00 pm BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5 00 pm at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubuugh residence i and Wednei­ day. 5:15 p m at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Break fail the third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering You arc mined and welcome WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9 30 a m. Sunday School; Church Service 10:30 Wheelchair accessible and elevator QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m. P n b-. Hwinn. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R Barrett. Asst Pastix Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m . Classes for all ages. 11 00 a m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 600. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m . Teens in Houseman Hail. 7:00 p.m.. Adult* Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 am; Sunday Monung Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thunday Bible Study 7 p.m. if interested m a free Home Bible Study. ptease call lor more details. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 am and 10 45 a.m. Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p m Youth group meet* Wednes­ day 6:30 pm also Nursery available for all service* Bring the whole family. ST. ANDREW’S tvutPF.N DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 'rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer b<x»k used al all sei .ices For more infor­ mation call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101 St Andrew s ts a pan of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, .mailing addrtiv - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058) meeting at Thoma* JefTenon Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Service* 9:30 a m . Bible School. 10:30 a m . Monung Wontap. 600 pm . Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. m home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charte* Ftscher. Pastor. A nusuoo of S( Rove Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brand way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a.m. Morning Wontap Service. 6:00 p.m. Even; tag Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79. Lawrence Hublev. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a m Monung wor ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Boh and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 pm Nursery for all *ervice* Prayer meeting. 7:30 p m. Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all age* Monung Worship 10:45 a.n. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbow* or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Cub or Junior Bible Oiu (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age hsttit* ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. BOS S Jefferson Father Chart* Ftscher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.. Confession* Saturday 400-4:30 p.m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, udtter Creek Rd . 8 mt. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m ; Wor­ ttap 11OOa m . Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bibte 700 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN B10I.E CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd ! mite East i»f Hasting* Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Services - 9 45 a.m.. Bibe Classes for all ages. 1040 a.m Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith. 5:30 p.m. youth meeting with "Youth with a Message" 945-9224; 6:30 p.m Bible study for all S.S CYRIL ANO METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131st Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mite west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9:30 a m . Saturday Mass during the summer 6 00 p.m . Commuiuon Services Wednesday. fnday at 9 00 NASHVILLE AREA HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church street*. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Music Director and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10 30 a.m. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9:30 a m. — with child care for in­ fants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 8. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m Sun­ day. June 23 — "Living Truth." name group concert The Church Page is Paid lor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings snd Laks Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEX<AB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions’’ — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Chnstian Education Becky Oeiter. ProgramYouth Director Thunday. June 20 — 900-12 00 "Kingdom of th; Son'* VBS — All welcome. 7 00 pm Presbyterian Women's Board Meeting Sunday. June 23 - 9 30 a.m. and 11 00 a m Morning Wor­ ship <9.30 sen ice is broadcast over WBCH AM FM) Nursery ts pro­ vided for both service*. 10:30 a m "Coffee Hour" — Dining Room. 11 20 am Children'* Church Monday. June 24 — •••Begin Summer Office Hour* Office open 9 00 a m -noon. 10 00 Staff meets for prayer Tuesday. June 25 — 7:00 pm '‘.•-phen Minister* HICKORY CORNERS - Edith Ann Hudson, age 63, of Hickory Comers and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, June 17, 1996 at her residence. She was bom December 1, 1932 in Pisgah, Alabama, the daughter of Oma snd Katie (Ford) Elder, both deceased. She moved to Battle Creek in 1961 from Tampa, Florida, and to Hickory Comers eight yean ago. She was employed at a Cigar Factory in Tampa. Honda. She enjoyed playing bingo, fishing and mushrooming. She married Glen E. Hudson on December 21, 1959 in Brooksville, Florida. Mrs. Hudson is survived by her husband. Glen E. Hudson, Sr.; daughters, Rebecca Marie Hudson of Hastings, Melissa Ann Hudson of Hickory Corners; sons, Glen Eugene Hudson, Jr., of Hickory Corners, Daniel James Hudson of Battle Creek; six grandchildren; brothers, Neal Elder of Brunswick, Georgia, Argen Brent Elder of Savansah, Georgia, Oma Alton Elder of Plans City, Florida; sisters, Jimi Delon Wethers of Sunrise, Florida, Neda Marie Prior of Land O* Lakes, Florida. Graveside services will be on Thursday, June 20, 1996 at 10:00 a.m, at East Hickory Corners Cemetery with Reverend Delmer B. Case officiating. Burial will be in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart Association or Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home of Battle Creek. James William Radford, Jr KALAMAZOO - James William Radford. Jr., 64, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 1996 at Bron­ son Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was bom on May 3,1932 at Hastings, the son of James & Rethi (Rensch) Radford. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hast­ ings schools, graduating in 1950 from Hastings High School and then went on to attend West­ ern Michigan University. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He was married to Anna Ruth Hunt on June 20, 1959 and they resided in Kalamazoo since 1981, previously living in Hastings, Grand Rapids and Cadillac. He was employed at Globe Fire Spinkier Corporation of Standish. Great Lakes Fasten­ ers & Supply Company of Grand Rapids, Fluid Connections, Incorporated of Grand Rapids, Cadillac Janitor Supply Company of Cadillac and the Viking Corporation of Hastings. He was past President of National Fire Spinkier Association, former member of Hast­ ings and Cadillac Rotary Clubs, member of American Legion, former member of Cadillac Shriners, avid outdoorsman especially enjoy­ ing hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, golfing, former member of Hastings and Cadillac Country Cubs. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Doris Hansen. Mr. Radford is survived by his wife, Ruth Radford; son & wife, James W. & Cynthia Radford III of Macedonia, Ohio; son A wife, Steven C. A Nina Radford of Dallas, Texas; son A wife, Thomas H. A Sarah Radford of St. Joseph; grandchildren. Nikki, Jackie, Charlie; several nieces A nephews. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 20, 1996 at 11:00 a.m., at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Wilhard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, American Diab­ etes Association or charity of one’s choice. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! [ KyrilS. Brown| LAKE ODESSA - Kyril S. Brown, age 82, of Lake Odessa, former long time resident of Gaum, passed away Monday June 10, 1996 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Ionia. Mr. Brown was born on January 23,1914 in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of Chns and Cara (Zeve) Brown. He attended schools in Waukegan and married Shirley Raw on May 21, 1937 in Chicago. They moved to the Lake Odessa/ Woodbury area in 1975 having lived in Gaum for many years. Mr. Brown was employed by the Federal Government in the United States Customs, retiring in 1974. He was a member of the Mili­ tary Engineers. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; two sons, Kyril Brown, Jr. and Michael Brown both of Woodbury; two daughters, Sheila Black of Woodbury and DeLilah Siverly of Oxnard, California; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grand­ children; three brothers, Boms Brown, Cem Brown and Bert Brown all of Oroville, Califor­ nia; and two sisters, Faye Potter of Church Falls, Virginia and June Bock of Oroville. California. Private family services will be held. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. I Crystal Lynne Shepler Warner of Hastings; maternal grandfather A step-grandmother, Bob A Elaine Warner of Lady Lake, Florida; paternal grandmother A step-grandfather. Sherry A Jerry Henk of Marne; paternal grandfather A step­ grandmother, Dan A Melinda Shepler of Hast­ ings; maternal great grandmother, Verna Dooli n of Colorado; paternal great grandfather, Arthur Shepler of Hastings; paternal great grandmother A step-great grandfather, Phyllis A Frank Alber of Hastings; several aunts, uncles, A cousins. Private Family Services will be conducted. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery’s Babyland in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Blodgett Memorial Medical Center’s Neo­ Natal Unit * Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Richard W. Nivison HASTINGS - Richard W. Nivison, age 79. of Hastings passed away Tuesday, June 18, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born October 27,1916 in Detroit, the son ot Robert and Margaret (Borden) Nivison. He attended North Western High School in Detroit. Mr. Nivison married Veva G. Lake on October 25, 1941. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. Mr. Nivison worked at several factories in the Detroit area as a Cutler-Grinder, and retired in 1981. He moved to Hastings in 1990 from Farmington. He was preceded in death by a son, Rex Nivi­ son in 1990. He is survived by his wife Veva Nivison of Hastings; sons, Barry and wife Pat Nivison of Clarksville, Martin and wife Louise Nivison of Middleville; daughter, Viva Bouret of Byron Center; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, June 20, 1996 from 6-8 p.m. at Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 21, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home tn Hastings with Pastor Raymond Bayne officiating. Burial with Full Military Honors by Ameri­ can Legion Post 45 fc Hastings will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church in Hastings. I Eugene R. Alsip। LAKE ODESSA - Eugene R. Alsip, age 100, of Lake Odessa passed away Saturday, June 15, 1996 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Ionia. Mr. Alsip was bom on August 2. 1895 in Wheeler. Texas, the son of Eph and Ida (Cogs­ well) Alsip. He served in the United States Army during World War 1. He lived in Texas, Illinois and Iowa before moving to the Lake Odessa area in 1956. He lived with his cousin Henry Beland in Lake Odessa for 20 years before moving to a Foster Care home. Mr. Alsip is survived by his cousin, Henry Beland; one sister, Celia Wellman of Sidney, New York; two brothers, Orville Alsip of Norwich, New York and Ralph Alsip of Plant City, Florida; one sister-in-law, Rosebud Alsip of Loda, Illinois; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside funeral services were held Tues­ day, June 18,1996 in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa with Edgar Fleetham officiating. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Eda Anna Hartman Leinaar DELTON - Eda Anna Hartman Leinaar, age 100, of Delton passed away Sunday, June 15, 1996 at Botgess Nursing Home in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Leinaar was bom on June 16, 1895 in Hope Township, the daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Swankoff) Hartman. She had been employed by Leon Leonard Dry Goods Store, Campbells Grocery, Faith United Methodist Church as custodian, Delton School Lunch and was a midwife in her earlier yean. Mrs. Leinaar had lived at the present address for the past 64 years. She was a long time member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton and its “Willing Workers” Sunday School Cass; the United Methodist Woman and served on Funeral Luncheons Committee for many years. She also was a member of the Inland Lakes Garden Club, Lunch Bunch, Extension Club, TOPS Club and active in Quilting Bees. She was preceded in death by her husband. Hany; two sons, Forrest and Edward Leinaar; one sister, Lydia Davis and four brothers. John, Carl, Albert and Fred Hartman. Mrs. Leinaar is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Reva Orbeck and Joyce and Marvin Harrington all of Delton; nine grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 18, 1996 at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial was al E. Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. | HASTINGS - Crystal Lynne Shepler, infant daughter of Stephen D. and Kari J. (Warner) Shepler, passed away at birth on Wednesday, June 12, 1996 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Baby Shepler is survived by her parents, Kari A Stephen Shepler of Hastings; two sisters, Cassondra Shepler, A Amber Shepler both at home; maternal grandmother. Mine Lois H. Marlow FREEPORT - Lois H. Marlow, age 87, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 1996 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Marlow was born on June 25, 1908 ir Irving Township, the daughter of Alvin and Mabel (Price) Helrigel. She was raised in the Freeport area a ad attended the Fillmore Country school, graduat­ ing from Freeport High School, she then went on to attend Barry County Normal and Western Michigan University receiving her Teachers Certification. Mrs. Marlow taught school for twenty-four years in Barry and Ionia Counties. She ind her husband also fanned and had an egg pro luction business for many years. She married Gordon Usborne in die early 1930's and he preceded her in death u. 1933. She then married Keith D. Marlow in the ctrty 1940’s and he preceded her in death in Febru­ ary 1996. She was a member of Freeport Lnited Methodist Church, Michigan Associanzm of Retired School Personnel, American Associa­ tion of Retired Persons, Carlton Center Friends Group and Carlton Center Grange. She is survived by two sisters, Wilma Hawk­ ins of Hastings, Donna Follis of Leesburg, Florida; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, June 17, 1996 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Dean Follis officiating. Burial took place in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Methodist Church or Parkin­ son’s Disease Foundation. Richard W. Knauss, Sr. MIDDLEVILLE - Richard W. Knauss, Sr., age 62, passed away Tuesday, June 11,1996 at Cadillac Mercy Hospital, Cadillac. Mr. Knauss was bom on January 21,1934 al Kalamazoo, the son of Douglas and Lots (Schmidt) Knauss. He was raised in Gull Lake and attended Yorkville and W. K. Kellogg Schools. He was married to Shirley Boerema on June 13, 1953 at Sand Late. Mr. Knauss was employed at Van Waters A Rogers of Dutton as a Semi Truck driver, retir­ ing January 30, 1996 He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Lois Knauss. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; two daughters, Marcia (Ron) Welton of Ontona­ gon, Linda (Daniel) Frasier of Hastings; two sons, Richard (Diana) Knauss, Jr. of Middlevil­ le, Mark (Penny) Knauss of Lake Ann, foster daughter, Tammy (Kevin) Painter of LaVerg­ ne, Tennessee, nine grandchildren; three sisters, two brothers; sister-in-law; brothers-in­ law; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, June 14, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Home of Middlevil­ le with the Pastor William D Dobson officiating. Interment took place in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Metabolic Institute (Cancer Research) Bonita, California. I Elizabeth Jane Kaiser| BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Kaiser (Parrish), 77. of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, June 11,1996 at Battle Creek Health System. She was born August 4, 1918 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Walter R. Parrish and Nina M. (Thompson) Parrish. She was a life long resident of Battle Creek. She was married to Donald M. Waraop and Gerald Kaiser, both preceded her in death. She attended Battle Creek Public Schools, was a member of Burnham Brook Center and enjoyed ceramics. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Margaret Lutz; brother, Robert Parrish; great grandson, Gregory Blough. Mrs. Kaiser is survived by son, James W. Warsop of Battle Creek; daughter, Joyce Blough of Freeport; step-daughter, Sharon Bramble of Raleigh, North Carolina; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Georgia Post of Palm Harbor, Florida, sister Harriet Thompson of Marshall; brother, Wilbur Parrish of Brookville, Honda. Funeral Services were held Friday, June 14, at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home. Interment was in Abscota Cemetery, Burlington. Memorial contributions may be made to Burnham Brook Center. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20. 1996 — Page 7 Masons to celebrate 60th anniversary Milton and Olive (Heart-Worden) Mason married on June 28. 1936. will be celebrating their 60lh wedding anniveraray. An open houac will be turned by their children, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren on Saturday. June 29. at the Woodgrove Pariah in Coala Grove. Refreshments will be aened from 2 to 5 p.m All family, friends, and neighbors are invited to join in the celebration No gifts please McPharlins to mark Silver anniversary Ed and Agnes McPharlin will be celebrating their silver anniversary on June 26th. 1996. Their family will be holding an open house in honor of this occasion on June 23. 1996 from 2-5 p.m. at the McPIjarlin residence. Friends and family are cordially invited. No gifts please Coles to celebrate 50th anniversary Waunita (McCarty) and Weldcn Cole will celebrate their 50<h wedding anniversary June 22, 1996. They were married on that dale 1946 at the home of Waunita's family north of Hastings, by the Rev. Campbell of Assyria. Their children Steve Cole of Dowling. Stan and Barb Cole of Levering. MI. and Mark and Linda Cole of Zeeland, are hosting an open house on June 22. 2 to 5 p.m. at the Cole home. 3465 Stnckiand Road. Battle Creek. Barry County, for family and friends. Waunita retired as secretary at Pleasantview School in 1988 after 32 years and Welden retired as maintenance of lanes at Spr­ inglake Lanes in 1990. The Cole* have three sons, nine beloved grandchildren and two great grandchildren. No gifts please. Beuschel-Miller to be wed Nov. 23 James and Peggy Beuschel of 4502 Patter­ son Rd . Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jamie Lee to Daniel John Miller, son of Robert and Doreen Miller, of 2821 Lawrence Rd.. Hastings Jamie is a 1991 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. Middleville, and at­ tended both Grand Rapids Community Col­ lege and Lake Michigan College, and is cur­ rently employed at Zondervan Publishing House in Grand Rapids. Dan is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed as plant manager of Louis Padnos Iron and Metal Co. in Hastings. A Nov. 23. 1996 wedding is being planned. Wilsons to celebrate 40th anniversary Wellfares to mark 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilson will be celebrating 40 years of marriage June 24. 1996 They have six children. Steve Wilson. Ron Wilson and Buffy Roberts. Kevin Wilson and Sandy Clark. Jeff and Cheryl Wilson. Letha and Leonard Sundler. Patty VanValkenburg and 17 grandchildren. A special celebration in their honor will be held June 22. 1996 at 3663 Center Rd.. Hastings. Al) family and friends are invited to join the celebration 2 p.m.-??? Karl and Jean Wellfare will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 26. 1996. The couple have two children Sharon Par sons of Saginaw. Mi. and David Wellfare of Tustin. Ca. They also have four grand­ children and four great grandchildren. They will celebrate with a family dinner at the Embers in Mt. Pleasant. LEGAL NOTICES IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING June 12. 19% Meeting colled to order by Supervisor ot 7.CJ p.m. All members ond several guests present. Clerk's ond treasurers reports given jnd approved Presentations given by some of the guests Robert J. Hance designated os Township's representative to O A A Electric Cooperative who would be eligible to vote on Township's behalf. Several people were contacted and agreed to serve on land U*e Committee Bills approved for payment os presented. Emily Harrison Clerk (6/20) MORTAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Kirkham-Gray exchange vows On March 16. 1996 Letitia Kirkham and Bradley Gray were united in marriage at the First Congregational Church in Battle Creek, the Rev. David Graham officiating. The bride wore a beautiful floor length white dress. The dress was worn off the shoulder. The dress was embellished with satin, lace and sequins. The dress also had a detachable neckpiece. The bridemaids were Kritine Susik. step­ sister of the bride, Jenny Seudemeyer, step­ sister of the bride, who both wore fuchsia taffetta dresses. Kame Kirkham, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. She wore a fuchsia floral print dress. Groomsmen were Kirk Cheney, and Daryl Cheeseman. both friends of the bride and groom. The best man was Brian Tack, friend of the bride and groom. The groomsmen all were black tuxes with fuchsia-rose bouton­ nieres. Ushers were Chuck Kirkham II and Michael Whitmore both brothers of the bride. Following a honeymoon to Florida, the couple reside in their home in Lacey. Parents of the newlyweds arc Chuck and Donna Kirkham of Climax. David and Jackie Whitmore of Dowling. Jerry Gray of Dowl­ ing. and Bud and Lucy Bryant of Kentucky. Thanks for everything! Wc love you all ! Dohertys to observe 25th anniversary Pat and Dolores Doherty will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at an open house Sunday. June 30 fro 2 to 5 p.m. at the Battle Creek Inn. They were married June 26. 1971 in Battle Creek. Between them they have five daughters. Kimberley Remchr of Wor­ thington. Ohio; Tamarah Martinez of Las Animas. Colorado; Patricia Doherty of Hillsville. Virginia; Marjorie Dishman of New Pork Richey. Florida; and Suzanne Dowe of Pinellas Park. Florida. They have 10 grandchildren. Pal retired from Kellogg's in 1992 with 32 years of service, most of which was in The Warehouse. Dolores retired in 1991 from Department of Social Services with 17!6 years of service. The open house is being hosted by Pat’s parents. Nile and Mane Hallock. Davises to observe 25th anniversary Ronald and Ruth Davis of Battle Creek will celebrate their 25th anniversary on June 26lh. The couple have two sons: Benjamin W. Davis of the North Chicago area, and William R. Davis of Battle Creek. Ronald Davis and the former Ruth Crandell were married on June 26. 1971, at the First Wesleyan Church. 799 Capital Avenue SW. Ronald is employed by E. W. Bliss of Hast­ ings. and is a member of First Wesleyan Church of S. Helmer Road. Ruth is employed at Battle Creek Health System Community site, and is a member of First Wesleyan Church of S. Helmer Road. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Mitche'l Q. Huver. a single mon ond Brenda 5 Clement a single woman to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, doted March 22. 1988 ond recorded on March 23. 1968 in Liber 463. on page 889. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond was assigned by mesne assignments to COUN­ TRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC. (f/k a Countrywide Funding Corporation) as assignee, by on assign­ ment dated February 1. 1992. which was recorded on February 24, 1992. In Liber 535. on Page 506 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of Thirty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Eight ond 29 100 dollars ($37,838.29). including interest at 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan ot 1:00 p.m. o'clock, on July 25. 19%. Said premises are situated in City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os: That port of Lots 614, 615ond616of City, former­ ly Village, of Hostings, according to the recorded plat thereof, lying on the South side of highway. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date ol such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Doted: June 13. 19% COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott B Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC.. 30300 Telegraph Su.te 201 Bingham Forms Michigan 48025 F.lef%052593 (7-11) George D. Garrett. Muskegon and Melanie K. Bigford. Ionia. Kevin Duane Miller. Battle Creek and Patricia Jean Smith. Battle Creek. Mark Wayne Sauser. Grand Rapids and Tina Ann Van Ovcrbeck. Lansing. Robert T. Kuhuc. Grand Rapids and Leslie Marie McKay. Grand Rapids. Robert Jon Campbell. Battle Creek and Peggy Ann Varney. Howell. Anthony Paul Maze, Kalamazoo and Bar­ bara Sue Jones. Kalamazoo. Daniel Robert Gilbert. Grand Rapids and Lynn Marie Altoft. Hastings. Larry Lloyd Smith II. Hastings and Jennifer Marie Quay. Hastings. Charles William Fetterley Jr.. White Cloud and Kristine Ann Bozc, Kalamazoo. Steven Elliott Corbin, Kalamazoo and Peggy Lou Doxtatcr, Kalamazoo. Joseph Edward Dempsey. Quebec. Canada and Margaret Marie Osburn, Battle Creek. Eric Paul Hodges. St. Joseph and Melissa Virginia Jean, Detroit. Trent Gordon Caster. Jamestown. NY and Susan Beth Kobliska. Jamestown, NY. Jeffery Lynn Bower. Sturgis and Angela Kay Garber. Hastings. Randall Grant Thorpe. Battle Creek and Daria Jean Dowding. Battle Creek. William Patrick Roberts, Grand Rapids and Debra Ann Wolf. Grand Rapids. Brian Douglas Schciderer. Hickory Cor­ ners and Melissa Jean Willoughby. Delaware. OH. Thad DeGood. Middleville and Barbara Louise Polmanteer. Delton. Billy Joe Mathis. Dowling and Rebecca Ann Goodale. Dowling. Life Leadership Conference CHARITY GOLF OUTING Sponsored by.... HASTINGS ROTARY - Open to the Public Friday, June 28th - 1 p.m. 4 Person Scramble - Shotgun Start at Hastings Country Club s50 per person (includes golf cart & dinner) Smiths observing 62nd. anniversary Griffin-Williams plan July 6 wedding Floyd and Memel Griffin of Banfield arc pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Christine Dawn, to Gary Williams. Gary is the son of Mrs. Priscilla Williams, and the laic Frank Williams, of Bat­ tle Creek. A July 6 wedding is planned at Baseline United Methodist Church in Battle Creek. Connie Martin and Sharon Davis and their families wish to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Vai Smith of 1021 Maple Circle. Pennock Village on their 62nd wedding anniversary . They were married in Grand Rapids on June 16. 1934 Thelma and Vai have been administrators and teachers in the Michigan school system for most of their lives Untold numbers of students have benefiticd from their conscien­ tious instruction and wise advice. Along with their daughters. Sharon and Connie, they share the lives of six grand­ children and seven great grandchildren 616-945-9561 or 616-945-9628 Walter J. Lewis to observe 90th An open house to celebrate the 90th birth­ day of Walter J. Lewis will be held on Sun­ day . June 23rd from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. 128 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Wait owned and operated “Lewis Electric and Plumbing" in Cloverdale for many years He also operated an electric and plumbing store in Hastings for seven years. No gifts, lust come out and renew some memories of past days. or mail this registration form to: Golf, 201 E. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Hole In One Contest sponsored by Hastings Chrysler Plymouth Name & 1. 2. 3. 4. Singles or pairs accepted. Phone * I I I I I I I I I �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 20. 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: Synopsis of Mir.-tes CARLTON TOWNSHIP DEFAULT Application, NonmiBUry Affidavit •nd Entry Com No 96 268DO Monfi Stoop 5211 Mwier Rd Freeport. Ml 49325 (616) 948 2019 Ernott LoVern Stoup 112 limbo Dr Hilltboro TN 37342 Phon* no unknown APPLICATION AND NONMILITARY AFFIDAVIT I requett th* derK to enter th* deloult of th* defendant for foilure to appeor plead or other wi»* defend ot provided by low. In support of this request I Slot* 1 As shown by th* proof of tervice on III* th* defendont wo* served with o summons ond complornf on Moy 9 1996 which is mor* thon 21 doys ogo (28 days if served by moil or out of stat*) 2 Th* defendant is not an infont. incompetent person or in th* military s*r»c* Jun* 3 1996 Monti Stoup Subscribed and sworn to b*for* me on Jun* 3 1996 Dion* Crittenden Notary Public Barry County Michigan My commission expires 12-18-99 ENTRY Th* default of th* defendant is *nt*r*d for failure to appear plead or ofh*rwis* defend Jun* 3. 1996 Dion* Crittenden Court Clerk Stat* of Michigan Judkbl Circuit NOTICE OF ENTRY OF DEFAULT AND REQUEST FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE Cos* No 96-268 DO Monti Stoup 5211 M*ss*r Rd Fr**port Ml 49325 (616) 948 2019 Jun* 10 1996 tUDGT HEARING Meeting called to order at 7 30 pm by Supervisor Kaiser The only change was to increase th* Fir* Fund to 848 584 12 Closed Public Hearing 7:45 p.m. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Dove colled Special Meeting to order at 7 45 p.m Approved budget wth Fir* Fund increase The general operating millog* is 8323 ond th* fir* is I 4984 Meeting closed at 7 50 p m REGULAR BOARD MEETING Present All board members. Jim Bailey. Sheriff ond Julie DeBoer Bob Cosey John Tester, and lour residents. Meeting was colled to order at 8 p.m. by Super visor Kaiser Approved Clerk's report Forman gov* treasurer s report Heard Public Comment Steve DeBoer identified himself as running lor Sheriff and asked for our support Jim Bailey reported on activities of th* County Commissioners OLD BUSINESS Dove reported he and Cory at­ tended Zoning Meeting of Swift's Adult Core Home Paid oil Bills. NEW BUSINESS Bob Cosey ond John Tester presented millage for Chorlton Pork and asked our support Approved dates of 1996-97 meetings. Approved to have Jock Walker do our audit ogam Carlton Township Land Use Committee will meet here at 8 p.m. on June 12. Adjourned meeting at 8:35 p.m. Wilma Daniels. Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser, Supervisor (6/20) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE 96*21926-IE Estate of THELMA S. SHUTE. Social Security No 368-18-6371. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the Ernest LoVern Stoup 112 Limbo Or Hillsboro. TN 37342 Phon* no unknown NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT 1. Your default was *nt*r*d on Jun* 3 1996 as shown by th* attached Default. 2. I will be requesting a default Judgment of Divorce ond o hearing on that request is scheduled for Jun* 27th. 1996 ot 2.00 in th* courtroom of th* fudge in this cos*. 3. At th* hearing, th* judge may enter a Judg­ ment of Divorc* granting th* r*li*f I requested in my Complaint for Divorc* ond or grant other relief. Jun* 3. 1996 Monti Stoup PROOF OF MAILING On th* djt* below. I sent copies of this notice ond the Default entered in this cos* to th* defen­ dant at his/her address in th* caption above. or ordirory first-clots moil. I doctor* that th* statement abov* is true to th* best of my information knowledge and bel»el (6/20) The decedent whose lost known address was 405 E. Center Street. Hostings. Michigan 49058 died 5- 15/96. An instrument dated Moy 12. 1988 has been admitted os the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Howard McIntyre, 405 E. Center. Hostings. Michigan 49058. or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative ond the Sorry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616)945-9585 (6/20) TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASANT LAKE AREA PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, has resolved rts intent to proceed of its own initiative to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to private roads in the vicinity of Pleasant Lake (the ‘‘Improvements’), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended. The Township shall proceed unless written objections are filed at or before the public hearing provided for herein by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the total road frontage in the proposed special assessment district, m when case the Township Board shall not proceed unless a petition in favor of the Improvements is filed by record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage m the special assessment dtstnet The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and wbeh together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: PLEASANT LAKE AREA PRIVATE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Lots and parcels numbered: 06-03-005-045-00. 08-03-005-046-00, 08-03-005-047-00. 06-03-005-048-00 08-03-005-056-00 08-03-005-057-00 08-03-005-058-00 08-03-005-059-00 08-03-005-060-00 06-03-005-061-00 06-03-005-062-00 08-03-005-063-00 08-03-005-064-00 06-03-005-065-00, 08-03-006-028-00 08-03-006-029-00 08-03-008-030-00 08-03-006-031-00 08-03-006-032-00 -10.-50 -10. -20. -30 -40. -50 -10 06-03-008-033-00 08-03-008-034-00 08-03-008-035-00 06-03-008-036-00 08-03-100-001-00 08-03-100-002-00 08-03-100-003-00 08-03-100-004-00 06-03-100-005-00 06-03-100-006-00 06-03-100-007-00 06-03-100-008-00 08-03-100-009-00 06-03-100-010-00 06-03-100-011-00. 06-03-100-012-00. -50 06-03-100-014-00 06-03-100-016-00 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Barry will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the 2nd day of July, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. 155 E Orchard St.. Delton. Ml 49046. m said Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements Ann Landers First Kiss Dear Ann Landers: 1 am 14. and my friends and 1 always read your column, hut wc have noticed that you don’t often address the problems of teenage girls. Here’s a very com­ mon problem we have — kissing. Some girls have the perfect first kiss, but for most of us. it's gross. I have always dreamed of my first kiss as something tender and thoroughly enjoyable Recently. I received it. and it was neither of those things. My boyfriend managed to remove all my makeup in the pax-ess of suck­ ing my face off. it was his first kiss. loo. so I guess he didn't know better I told him he was moving too fast for me (even though I was totally ready) He apologized and fell bad the rest of the even­ ing. Now every time I think about it. I just shudder because it was so disgusting. Since he’s so inexperienced. I feel he deserves some guidance. Should 1 tell him his kissing is too aggressive? How can I give him some pointers without insulting or embarrass­ ing him? — Confused and Disgusted in Virginia. Dear Va.: Tell him there are uifferent styles of kissing, and you would like to show him the style you like best. Then, demonstrate the soft kiss. I’ll bet he’ll be thrilled (P S.: Teenagers with braces should be careful. Those wires can be sharp.) And one last caution: Keep four feet on the floor and all hands on deck Kids these days Dear Ann Landers: May I respond to “Chris in Heyburn. Idaho." who wrote about the deprivation and challenges his generation faced? 1 grew up in the '60s and ‘70s. Although my generation enjoyed more affluence than my parents', those years presented their own challenges The difference between me and the younger set is that I'm run whining and complaining. 1 survived the lean ind mean years because as an adolescent. I learned the basics of resolving problems and meeting challenges. Those life skills have served me well. One of the problems in our contemporary society is that children are not allowed to make their own mistakes and fight their own battles. The ideal environment for children is not devoid of problems and disappointments. Children and teens need problems, setbacks and challenges. Facing challenges and resolv­ ing problems constijuic ihe building blocks of character, resourcefulness and the maturity to accept responsibility. In the '60s and '70s. you couldn't be picky about jobs because there weren't enough to go around. My friends and I babysat, worked as nurse's aides, waited tables and spent hours on our feet in retail stores to make ends meet Nowadays, every store and fast food restaurant I walk into advertises for part-time workers Many teenagers todav have no concept of what it is to set a goal and save money to realize it. They are paying dearly for their idleness and apathy. They are also missing out on the thrill of achieving a goal and the sense of accomplishment that goes with it. 1 see too many teens these days who: 1. Possess few or no coping mechanisms; 2. Have cultivated a passive work ethic: 3. Habitually blame parents or society for their problems and frustrations; 4. Possess a selfish attitude of entitlement; 5. Are unwilling to delay gratification — they want everything NOW; 6. Have failed to formulate realistic values; 7. Lack integrity; 8. Are depressed. — Baby Boomer in St. Charles. MO. Dear Boomer in Mo.: You sec the bottle as half empty. 1 see it as half full. I know (and hear from) mans teenagers who are hard-working, goal-oriented, respon­ sible. generous and thoughtful and want to make something of themselves If you keep telling kids they are no good, they will prove you right. I prefer to give them something to live up to. It works. Don’t give up Dear Ann Landers: This is for “Bill in Oregon." who is contemplating suicide. I want to give him two reasons why he should not consider this alternative. First of all. I tried it. I swallowed 100 sleep­ ing pills, drove my car while completely out of it and got arrested for driving under the in­ fluence 1 could have killed someone. I live with this thought every day. Secondly, my husband s ex-wife (they were married 20 years) recently committed suicide. It has been a living nightmare Everyone is angry , bitter, guilty and helpless. You cannot imagine the pain suicide causes to friends and family Bill, you may not care about yourself, but others care about you — a lot. You will hurt them terribly. Things DO get better. Set small go.ls for yourself. Live hour by hour or minute by minute. After my suicide attempt. 1 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for pubic examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST. ONCE APPROVED. SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEAR­ ING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry Dated: June 4. 1996 Deborah Dewey - Perry. Clerk Township of Barry AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION, i-ao-iat® checked into a hospital and am now on medication. Life is good again. Thank God I faded. I am — Alive and Well in Sacramento. Dear Sacramento: Your testimony carries more weight than anything 1 might say. Thank you for it. Keep reading: Death’s legacy Dear Ann Landers: This is for “Bill in Oregon.” who is considering suicide. My brother committed suicide six weeks ago. after a long battle with alcohol He was 30. My mother is inconsolable. She can't eat of sleep and spends all her days at the cemetery. My sisters and I are devastated The blame and guilt are tremendous. Why couldn't we help him? Death is so final. The children tn our family are scared and confused, and have nightmares wondering who will be next. If Bill believes death is the answer to his problems, he’s mistaken. Death is the beginning of everyone else’s problems. The guilt and sadness never go away. — Long Island. It gets better Dear Ann Landers: I just had to write in response to -Bill in Oregon.” who was con trmplatmg suicide. I. too. have experienced the wne desire. It has been 10 years since I almost made that horrible mistake The feeling of hopelessness is the worst of all People who have never been where Bill is cannot possibly understand how overpower­ ing depression can be. I would like to tell Bill Io hang on. There IS life after depression. I know he feels very much alone in this fight, but there arc many of us wbo have been where he is now. and we truly understand. I wish I could say there is a magic cure, but there isn't. Only time, determination and profes­ sional help can do it. I am so thankful I didn't kill myself 10 yean ago I have a wonderful wife and two sons whom 1 love dearly. I have enjoyed seeing my older son get married and my younger son grow up. I could have missed all this. J know there arc days when Bill feels he can't go on. but if he doesn't want to continue for himself, he should do it for his family. They need him. It really is worth it. and it will get better — Been There in Iowa. Dear Iowa: Thank you on behalf of all the Bills out there whose lives may have been sav­ ed because you took the time and trouble to share your story. The heart of your message was captured in the last four words — “It will get better " I hope every person who contemplates suicide will keep repeating them. (Jem of the Day (Origin unknown): The best way to live is to appreciate each minute as an unrepeatable miracle. Work at your work and play at your play. Shed your tears. Enjoy your laughter. Don't try to borrow from the future Accept the fact that now is the best time of your life. Do you have questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet, "Sex and the Teenager, ’' is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressesd. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago. 111. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send S4.55) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate. Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Story hours will have a different twist next week Wednesday. Youngsters and their parents are invited to be at the Ionia Theater at 2 p.m. for a chance to see Maranda from Fox 17. She is the TV personality who promises to lour nearby towns and look for reading pro­ gram posters in house windows. She made a surprise visit last year to the Altoft home with surprise gifts for Meaghan. The attendance June 12 at sign-up day was more than 80. with several parents also crowding into the library space The Subway sandwich shop has been operating within the Shell station in recent weeks. McDonald's chain has decided against opening a restaurant with the golden arches on M -50. which already has Dairy Queen and the Whistle Stop besides convenience store items at Hamlin's and the Shell station. The monthly immunization clinic will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday. June 26. at Fellowship Hall. The Lakewood Christian School dinner June 7 had a surprise at the dessert table. In­ stead of pie or cake, the diners were treated to ice cream sundaes with their choice of topp­ ings The Vcnnemas from the McBainMarion area attended and saw their daughter, who teaches grades 1 -4 at the school. Local members of the Governmental Employees* Credit Union of Ionia have been notified of the move on June 17 from Fourth Street at M-2I to the "point" where Steele Street and M-66 join across the road east from the Ionia Free Fair grounds. Where will the water go during flood times and where will the cars park during fair week? The new building will have a larger lobby, a drive-up window and for many patrons a more convc nient location. The combination of sunshine and rain must have been just what the hollyhocks needed. In only days they shot upward from a few inches to a few feet. Most of those planted in 1995 are already in bud An attempt to get the villagers on track with a directive/suggcstion from the Village Council is in the early stages. but if the success rate continues, there should be blooms aplenty in another year. A large gathering at Fellowship Hall Satur­ day was in honor of the 50th anniversary of Tom and Jacquie Gilliland, former residents of Rush Road west of Woodland. Margirct Snyder of Hastings and her sister. Noma Babcock of Kalamazoo, a Prentiss niece from Interlochen and a Kenyon nephew from Kalamazoo were among the near rela ives who came. Jacquie's grandparents, the William Curtis couple, had their 50<h jufl 60 years earlier. A story of their big event was posted, along with photos of the couple acd their children. The lakefront was a good place for peopkwatching on Sunday with all manner of watrrcraft swarming on the waters of Jordan Lake. Pontoons, jet-skis, motor boats, boats towing water skiers all added to the scene and the sound. Beauty bushes and peonies are in full bloom this week. Iris is colorful. Heavy rainfall had its impact Monday and Tuesday. On Monday evening, the ditch along Emerson Street was filled On Tuesday the corner of Fourth Avenue was loaded with silt left from the water's ebb. Gar lock Lake was again formed for the first time from runoff of nearby land since November 1994. The tim­ ing was good because on that day an engineer was coming to discuss where the new branch of the Counter Drain will run Water was flowing from a farm field along the curb on Fourth Avenue and sump pumps in basements were working full time. On Monday evening. United Methodist Women met at Central Church lounge. The Second Century woman chosen for the unit for 1996 is Rene Broe. Rachel Zimmer of Portland brought a flannelgraph message on Families of the Bible. The morning circle ladies served strawberry pie and other goodies. The college daughters of Sharlenc and Von Goodemoot were on the dean’s list for Central Michigan University for the spring semester. Sara Banks has just finished her junior year. Jane completed her freshman studies and will be at Grand Valley next year. The girls are also daughters of James and Janet Banks. Matt Goodemoot. son of Von and Sharlenc Goodemoot. has signed his letter of intent with Aquinas College and plans to play basketball for the Grand Rapids college’s team. Your new Presto! Check Card works just as hard for the community! The new Presto! Check Card not only offers a much more convenient way to pay for your purchases, hut each time you use the Presto! Check Card for an off-line debit to your checking account. United Bank will contribute $.10 to a charity in your community! Enjoy all the advantages ot worldwide ATM access, make purchases any­ where MasterCard yiHir checking account without wTiting a check....and help out a good cause tn ’ your own home town! . » ” Mcmk-r R4C UNITED DANK l r t>*sl thr.xieh I V*rmkf <1.1 **•<’ OF MICHIGAN �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 20. 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time Hind Corners...Hinds School By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Hope Township was a portion of Barn Township until 1850. when it was sepamed from Barn by an act of the State Legislature Legend has it that Salmon Hall, legislature representative from the area, called it "Hope" because William M. Campbell, who had arrived in Barry Township in 1847 and was a resident in the newly-formed township, on Section 25. often expressed the sentiment that "he hoped things would improve by and by-” The first town meeting in Hope Township was held April 1. 1850, w ith 14 persons atten­ ding. Officers were elected to manage the township. In 1858. there were no reports for Hope Districts 2. 3 and 4. In 1848. Thomas Robinson and his family of a wife, three sons and two daughters moved into the area. At that time. Hope Township was a wilderness with no roads. The Robin­ sons’ first settled on Section 36 and 25. but later moved to the northeast comer of the township and into the area that would become District 4. In 1854 John Hinds made his way through the wilderness, looking for a place to settle. John had been bom in Saratoga. N.Y.. and was 29 yean old He located that home on Section 12 in Hope Township. This land was across the road from -.here the Hinds School would later be located. In 1856. he married Elizabeth Bunnell. They lived on the Hope Township farm for their entire lives. First, they built a log house and log out buildings, later replacing the log buildings with frame structures The couple had three children Charles V. Robinson and his bride. Mary Bunnell, sister to Elizabeth Bunnell Hinds, settled a half mile east of the Hindses on the south side of the road (now Brogan Road) also on Section 12. They had four boys. Clark. William. Bert and George. Mary Bunnell Robinson died m 1894. Charles continued to live on the farm with his son. Clark, until his death. Robert and Jan Robinson Kelly settled on a farm east of the Robinsons in 1857. They had two daughters and one son. In the spring of 1861. Anson R. Smith, with his wife and four children, claimed some land in the northwest comer of the district where they made a home. Melvin and Marshall Smith married but Lee remained single. Each of the four men oc­ cupied land nearby. They worked together at the tasks that wewt into early pioneer farming until 1883. when Melvin sold his home and moved to Montcalm County. He did return years later and spent his last days in Hope Township. In the fall of 1861. William Bishop located on the south side of District 4. He only stayed there for one year. He sold part of his land to Horace Cummins and the balance to William Jordan. Simon B. Cummins, son of Horace Cummins, married Alice Smith and they began housekeeping in his father's place. William Jordan, who had purchased a portion of the William Bishop place, and his wife stayed on until their deaths. Jacob Kline, who lived in Indiana, came to Michigan m search of a home and purchased the Robinson place in March 1963. He return­ ed to Indiana to get his family and when they returned in May. Mr. Robinson decided not to go through with the sale of his home, so Mr Kline kx'ated north, on the southeast corner Hinds School. 1936-1937. Teocher: Gertrude McPhorlin. (Front row. from left) Bob Cosey. Rex Weyermon, Duane Lancaster, Chester Lancaster; (second row) Margaret Gil Ions, Clyde Casey. Donald Lancaster, Paul Lancaster, Lyle Lancaster, Jerry Haines, Frank Gillons. John Haines. Richard Teske, Nora Gillons; (back row) Rex Casey, Neil Lancaster, Teacher Miss McPharlin. Merle Lancaster, Audra Gillons. near where the school house would be. In 1864. William Kline, his brother, mar­ ried Sarah Robinson. They lived on the northe_»t comer near the school. Jacob Kline being a carpenter, found plenty of work, building new frame houses and bams. Other families who settled in District 4 were John Chandler. Ellick and Robert Bryans. Will Cook, the Wilkinses and Van­ brunts. Seebers and Thompsons. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bechtei and their four sons. Albert and Alice Nutt. Chester Cook and his family, with Mr. Cook serving as Hope Township Supervisor and Treasurer over the years. Or­ son and Amanda Johnson and W.O Tobias, who married Georgia Johnson, were a part of Hinds Comers. There were Ralph Newton and his family. George Demon and Gideon Brown, who was a very droll man. James Brown married Clara Hinds. C.N. Tobias and his family were residents of the area, as was Claud Hammond. Jacob Weyerman bought the Lee Smith farm and lived there for many years before moving < lo Hasliflgn. George Wilkinson also spent several years in the area. A Sunday school and church were started soon after the school was started. The Rev. D.B. Clark and his wife were there for many years, doing their share in the neighborhood Alice Nutt was a Sunday school teacher in those early times. The Rev. Samuel Reeves also served in the district. On Dec. 31, 1867. a 99-year lease was signed between Denis W. Case and wife and Mr. Kelly and Mr. Kline. Charles V. Robin­ son was the justice of the peace. This land was set off for the purpose of organizing and building a school. This school was reportedly built of logs. The men of Hinds Comers joined together to build the school building, the desk for the teacher and benches for the children. There was a water pail in one comer with one dipper for all. By 1870. a fairly good road had been built Hinds Select School, taught by Abe Bunnell in the log school in 1873. between Cedar Creek and Hastings. The road had many areas of corduroy road laid through the swampy areas These roadways were made by laying the logs side by side in the wet area and sometimes laying planks across the logs to hold up the horses and wagons. Children who walked to school over these roads often made a game of walking along the ends of the logs. More than one child mistepped and filled their shoes with mud and water. On May 3, 1871. a new lease for a period of 95 years, for this same piece of land covered in the 1867 lease, was signed by Kelly and Kline to Hope School District 4. with John Hinds and John L. Chandler signing for the school board, who had a plan to build a frame school. Charles V Robinson was again the justice of peace. The land to return to the farm at such time as a school was not operating there This school was built in 1871 to open in 1872. There was still a water pail in the cor­ ner with one dipper for all. The new school was opened by ringing the hell, done by one of the first of the 29 pupils in the neu school. Jane Hall. Robert Kelly was the director for the first four years the school operated. There was a "select school" held in the log schoolhouse in the fall of 1873. The school was taught by Abe Bunnell. Select schools were intended to serve more advanced pupils or selected students who wanted to further their education. There was a charge for atten­ ding select schools, usually so much for each class taken. The area was already called Hinds Comer, so it follows that the school would be called Hinds School. The first 17 years that the school operated there were only six months of school, except for that first year, when there were only three months. From 1890 into the 1920s. the school year was eight months each year. About 1930. the State of Michigan required schools to have 180 to 185 days of school per year to be eligi­ ble for state support. From 1876 until 1921. school inspectors had to obtain the choice rrom the parents and taxpayers as to their preference whether a school would be graded or non-graded. In non-graded schools the students passed through the programs at their own pace. The work was divided into four units, fall, winter, spring ano summer terms. Some terms were not taught when there was not enough money to employ teachers. Women teachers often taught the summer, spring and fall terms and a man teacher would be hired for the winter term of three months when there was a larger number of students, who were often older boys, who could not attend school during the other terms when they were needed on the farm Hinds School followed the non-graded pro­ gram. In the early 1900s. the system required students to pass seventh and eighth-grade ex­ aminations to be admitted to high school. Graded schools became required and it was no longer left to the choice of the districts. Some of the first students to attend the new Hinds School were Jane Hall. George Robin­ son. Clara Hinds, Ella Bechtel, Simon Cum­ mins. the Wilkins children and the Kelly children. There were the usual two outhouses built at the back of the lot and there was a woodshed, as the school was heated with a wood stove. From the state archives, inspector's reports, we find that in 1889-1890. spring term, the teacher was Etta Robinson, who was paid $18 per month. She had 15 boys and 16 girls that term For the winter term. 1889-1890. the teacher was Bertha Gaskill. She received $25 per month. She had 17 boys and eight girls that term. There was a proper well reported by the inspector for that year. Miss Gaskill was graded by the inspector, as having fair to good teaching ability. The room was healed. One toilet was in bad shape. The schoolbooks were not uniform The director that year was John S. Hinds In 1891-1892 the inspector reports that the out buildings had been repaired. James Brown was director that year and Minnie Calkins was the teacher, for $28 per fronth. By 1911. when Edith Phillips was the teacher and Clark Robinson was director, the teacher’s salary was $40 per month and there were 15 students attending During the depression years of the 1930s. the school board managed to keep the school Hinds School os it looks in the 1990s. open. It was in the 1930s that electricity came to the country and rural schools began adding indoor bathrooms and electric lights for those long gloomy winter days. In 1931-1932 there were 35 children on the census, with 22 students attending Hinds School Evelyn Murphy was the teacher. Frances Hammond was the director. Burrel Phillips was the moderator and Edison R. Newton was the treasurer In 1957-1958. the school was valued at $122,492. The census was 54. with 37 students enrolled. The teacher was Mary Preston, president of the school board was Basil Tobias, secretary. Albert W. Higgins, and treasurer. Charles Tebo. The Hinds School remained in operation until 1963. when it was consolidated with Hastings public school systems. The building stood empty at the corner of Brogan and Cedar Creek Road. ’ According (o’the lease written in 1871. the land would return to the farm at the end of 95 years or if a school wasn't operating on the land. The school still stood, a reminder of the days of the past, now a part of the 40-acre farm on which it stood. People occasionally lived in the building for short periods of time, but it was deteriorating at a rapid rate. Speiman Veron Casey and his wife. Goldie Irene Mott Casey, moved to Hinds Corners. Hope Township, with their son Rex Casey, from Manton. Mich., in September 1925. Robert Casey was born and raised on the farm just south of the school and had attended Hinds school from 1934 to 1941. He had been the janitor there, cleaning the school, stoking the stove to keep the pipes from freezing on weekends and keeping the pupils warm during the winter months. He had taught the school for the years beginning with the fail of 1947. This was his first teaching assignment after completing the year of training offered at Barry Coi my Nor­ mal. He was 18 years old. He went to Western Michigan University, where he earned a master's degree in school administration and counseling-guidance. He taught in Delton, and in Hastings public school systems and was principal of Nor­ theastern School. He taught school for 41 years before retiring. Following his retirement, he concentrated on his tree farm in the southern part of Hope Township and passed by the Hinds school several times a week, each time thinking about the good times that the neighbor hood had spent there. When the opportunity ramc in 1982. to purchase the land and the: old school. Casey did so and spent the next several years involved in renovating the school building and cleaning up the grounds. He had help from Douglas Peck and mary others as he removed the old woodshed, tore out the false ceiling, added a new chimney and roof and took the pine paneling off the in­ terior to reveal the original longue and groove paneling of oak and cherry woods. They rewired the building, painted the outside restoring most of it to the way it was There have been several reunions of former students and teachers hosted by Mr. Casey. The school is opened to school groups v&hcre children of today can spend some time as children of yesterday. Thousands of children have had this experience, thanks to the foresight and hard work of Robert Casey. Sources: Hastings Banner Archives: Reminder Archives; School Directories. Barry County: Hope Township Rural Schools History. Research done by Nellie and Clare Richards; Barry County Historical Society: Plat maps from I860. 1973. 1895 and 1913; Michigan Stale Archhrs. School Inspector Reports; Land Information Services; Register of Deeds Barry County Court House: Inter­ view with Robert Casey. Barry County Historical 1985; Hope Township Bicenten­ nial. July 4. 1976. Correction Correction and addition to "From Time to Time" article Woodland Township Schools. May 30: Norman Sandbrook didn't tear down the old school building for the lumber and he doesn't remember who did it. If anyone does know let us know. The house at 127 West Broadway is the se­ cond house west of the blinker light, on the south side of the street. HASTINGS Happy 50th Birthday Varsity Jackets JANET NICHOLS blue & gold school logo design Hems now on ule al: Mid Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear We love you Mom! & Tanning Salon 121 E. Orchard. Delton 616-623-8340 June 23rd Dale. Alesse. Staci. Andrew. Jason. Ann. Brittney. Gabriel, and Sebastian. The Hastings Area School System with The Christman Company as Construction Manager plan to contract for Bid Package “C-T Star Elementary, a new 55,000 S.F. facility. The Packages will consist of excavating, landscaping, asphalt, concrete, masonry, steel, metal and EPDM roofing, aluminum windows, general trades, metal studs, drywall and ceiling systems, flooring, paint, athletic flooring, mechanical and electrical. Bid documents will be available, for a $50.00 refundable deposit, at The Christman Company, 678 Front Street NW, Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 454-4454, or can be viewed at Dodge, or Builders Exchange after July 1, 1996. Sealed Proposals are due at 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 18. 1996, at The Christman Company, Grand Rapids office or 3:00 pm, Thursday, July 18. 1996 (tentative), at Hastings Area School System, Administration Building, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Ml. For more information contact Tom Tennessen, The Christman Company at (616) 454-4454 or Duane Glasgow, Supervisor of Maintenance Services at (616) 948-4400 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20. 1996 Lake O Village Council swears in new member by Jason Carr Staff Writer K. Duane Deardorff was sworn in as a new member of the Lake Odessa Village Council Monday night. Dcardorff fills the scat that was won by Fred Wise logic on a write-in vote in the vil­ lage election last March. Wiselogle decided not take his oath of office, leaving the seal vacant. Dcardorff will fulfill the first year of Wiselogle's term, with the second year to be on fhe ballot in the next village elections in February and March In other business Monday evening. the board Thornapple Twp. continues to look at water situation bv Mandy Habel ' Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Planning Com­ mission members Monday discussed the cur­ rent water situation after speaking with the village. Wellhead Protection Committee Chair­ woman Regina Siem said the committee has received records from the health department on where the water was tested for possible nitrates and the department soon will contact the township about doing some follow-up testing She said a grant may be available that could keep them from having to pay for retesting. Village engineering consultant Paul Spellman said the village will not drill a se­ cond wcH. as it originally intended. Instead, it plans to blend the watcr with waler from other wells and does not anticipate nitrate problems They will have enough to run the system on the west side of the village." Stein said. Water from the cast side of the village docs not mix well with water from the west side, she said, but there should be enough for the west side to function safely. Water will be blended only in periods of peak demand. This plan should keep the village in good shape for five to eight years and they do not plan to go for wellhead protection now In the case that things don't go as planned, she said, they will have plans prepared to drill a second well They will get booster pumps to provide pressure for water that needs to go uphill and for the schools The village, she said, is doing the best it can with the resources it has. Drilling a new well would be extremely expensive. There is no pressure now from the state for them to go into wellhead protection She added that Spellman feels that the village should work with Caledonia and Wyoming in the future to get water "Spellman is a man that has vision and ex­ perience." Stein said. "He can help us.’* The plan al this time is for the schools to use village water with booster pumps and now that the millage has passed, engineers will ad­ dress that issue. The village is still waiting for approval from the health department. Dennis Mapes back on Nashville Council Dennis Mapes is back on board the Nashville Village Council. His appointment follows the resignation of Steve Corwin just weeks ago. The term will expire early next year. Mapes, who had previously held a trustee position, had vied for village president as a write-in candidate in March and lost to new President Gary While. Many also know him as an active member of the Maple Valley Band Boosters, where he now serves as president. He has been in­ strumental in many projects completed to fund the band program As a downtown business owner and long time local resident, he says his biggest con­ cern for Nashville is continued police protec­ tion. Council experience prior to the March election included work on the Police Com­ mittee. the Fire and Ambulance Committee and the Library Committee. He told council members that as a repre­ sentative of the village he feels that putting personal issues aside is very important. "Wc must vote our conscience on any is­ sue and put what's best for the village ahead of any personal feelings." he said. Mapes was one of two candidates applying for the vacant scat. The other. Mike Beach- nau. also a March candidate though not ap­ pointed. received a vote of confidence by the council. "Sounds like both are good candidates.’ said Mike Kenyon. Once sworn in. Mapes will begin his re­ sponsibilities as village trustee immedi­ ately. • Unanimously approved an ordinance fix­ ing the hours of operation for Village Park and the beach at Joi dan Lake Monday night The ordinance, which will take effect July 7. will close the two properties between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. No person will be allowed into the parks except with a written permit from the Lake Odessa Police Department. • Heard from Village Manager John French that Lake Odessa has been honored by the Arbor Day Foundation as a "Tree City" for the I Oth consecutive year Lake Odessa is the smallest municipality in the state to win such a designation French also said the village was to meet with officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation on Thursday about the railroad crossing project on Jordan Lake Avenue. French said the village has done everything it is supposed to do. but that there is still a dispute about who is to pay for installing a new cantilever (overhead) signal above the road to increase vehicle visibility. • Approved closing Fourth Avenue be­ tween Jordan Lake Street and Fourth Street for the Tommy Dorsey Concert from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 17. • Heard a presentation from Mary MacQueen. a health educator from the Ionia County Health Department. abv Jt the ser­ vices the department provides MacQuecn said that on the basis of a sur­ vey of residents last year, the Health De­ partment will focus on prevention and well­ ness issues. Two Freeport police hurt chasing speeder by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Two Freeport police officers attempting to stop a speeder in the Village of Freeport were injured Saturday night when they lost control of their patrol vehicle on a gravel road during the pursuit and hit a large tree. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post at Hastings report the vehicle, driven by a young, white male, sped out of the vil­ lage with officers Matthew Wilson and Thomas Stockwell in pursuit. On Fighter Road, about a half mile south of Sisson Road the officers lost control of the vehicle. Wilson, who was driving, and Stockwell were both transported by Lansing Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital. Wilson was treated and released, Stockwell was admitted for treatment and released Wednesday. The vehicle being pursued fled the scene. Wilson was not wearing a sell belt; his air bag did deploy. Stockwell experienced re­ straint failure, according to the accident re­ port. The investigation continues. Troopers are following up on tips about the fleeing sus­ pect. Anyone who has infomation about the matter is encourgaged to call Michigan State Police at 948-8283 or Barry County Silent Observer at 1-800-331-9031. K. Duane Deardorff takes his oath of office from Village Clerk Julie Beglin She also told council that the department will hold a health fair in the fall at West El­ ementary School for all fourth-graders in the Lakewood School District. The program is underwritten by the school district and by the Health Department. • Heard from Public Works Director Ray­ mond Hummel that the foundation has been laid for public bathrooms at Village Park. The council is next scheduled to meet Monday. July 15. at 7:30 p.m. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday ..July 1,1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings Industrial Incubator. 1035 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the pub­ lic concerning a request from Mr. Dan Hamilton of Pennock Hospital for a special use permit authorizing vehicle parking on hospital proper­ ty zoned residential. See map below for location of property. Written comments will be received on the above proposal at 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Minutes of the meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the Hastings City Clerk, City Hall. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945­ 2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS McKeown Road Truss Repair Barry County Road Commission Michigan Sealed bids will be received from contractors having current Michigan Department of Transportation Prequalification by Barry County at the Barry County Road Commission. 1845 West Gun Lake Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. up to 10:00 a.m. local time. Monday. July 8. 1996. and then publicly opened and read aloud. The work includes but is not limited to the following • • • • • Removing the wood deck Painting existing steel stringers at a remote site Minor structural steel and masonry repairs Clean ng and Painting truss Place new wood deck and Pedestrian railing. The drawings and specifications under which the work is to be done are on file and may be examined after June 3. 1996 at the Barry County Road Commission. 1845 West Gun Lake Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Construction bidding documents may be obtained form the office of the Barry County Road Commission after June 3.1996, by purchase lor the sum of $30.00 per set. Shipping is an addition $4.00 per set There will be no refunds or return of bid­ ding documents. The purchaser must supply the telephone number and street address of the individual or firm to whom addenda (if issued) can be directed. Each bidder shall file a statement signed by. or on behalf of the person, firm, association, or corporation submitting the bid certifying that such person ’urn association, or corporation has not. either directly or indirectly entered mto any agreement, partic pated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitve bidding in connection with the sub­ mitted bid. Failure to submit the signed statement as part of the bid proposal will result m rejection of the bid. This is a Federal Aid Project under the provisions of Section 113 or Title 23 U.S.C. As amended by the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1968 The Davis-Bacon Act is applicable and requires the Secretary of Labor to determine the minimum wage rates to be paid by the contractor and subcontractors, which rates will be given m detail m the proposal. Net classification for this project is lOFa -nd Sub N4 Subject to 60% limitation on subcontracting. A certified check or bidder's bond for a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Proposal will be required with each Proposal The Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (1990 edition), the plans and specifications for the pro­ ject. the special provisions governing subcontracting and the employment blanks are essential parts of the contract. This project is funded in part through an MDOT enhancement grant. The right is reserved by the Barry County Road Commission to accept any proposal, to reject any proposal and to waive the irregularities m proposals Barry County Road Commission Mr Jack Kineman Engineer-Manager CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST SOUTH STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan on Monday, July 8,1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear com­ ments on the vacation of East South Street from Orchard Street east to the line between lots 23 and 24 and lots 32 and 33 of the Fairview addi­ tion of the City of Hastings as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468. or call TDD relay service 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1996 — Page 11 ---------------------------------£---------------------------------------------------------------------- Jaycees seeking nominations for Barry County Awards Ceremony The Hastings Jaycees are planning to rec­ ognize the accomplishments of individuals who live or work in Barr) County. Awards will be given in 11 different cate­ gories at a semi-formal community awards ceremony Oct. 12 at Central School Audito­ rium in Hastings. The Jaycees are seeking nominations from the public for awards in the following cate­ gories: • Outstanding young law enforcement of­ ficer. • Outstanding young fire fighter. • Outstanding young EMT/paramedic. • Outstanding young educator. • Outstanding young religious leader. • Outstanding senior citizen (over 62). • Outstanding young governmental official (must be an elected office). • Outstanding young farmer. • Outstanding young healthy fitness leader • Outstanding young person of Barry County. All the award recipients must be between the ages of 21-39 with the exclusion of the senior citizen, and they must live or work in Barry County. If you would like a submission form or if you have any questions about this project, contact Paul Ballinger. 948-9915. or Andrea Purdun. 945-3448. They encourage everyone to take the opportunity to recognize some­ one. The Jaycees also will be naming an out­ standing young family for an award. At the awards ceremony, there will be live entertainment and a regional television per­ sonality will serve as emcee. Each local award recipient will be submitted to the Michigan Jaycees awards program for con­ sideration as a statewide winner. Hastings has never held a local awards cer­ emony. However, the local Jaycees have submitted people to the state several times and most recently a family and young man from Barry County were honored and now the family has gone on to a national level. The Jaycees are excited about the upcom­ ing local awards project and arc looking for­ ward to being able to acknowledge some of the finest citizens in the county. The Hastings Jaycees meet the first Tues­ day of each month at 7 p.m. at the Presbyte­ rian Church Parish Hall. If you are interested in learning more about the "Jaycee advantage." call Susanne Parker. 945-9454. or Linda Colvin. 945-2208. Area Birth Announcements,.. GIRL, Courtney Mac Larsen welcomed her new sister. Alyssa Lucille, bom on March 15. 1996 at 7:10 p.m. at Blodgett Hospital. Grand Rapids. Alyssa arrived weighing 9 lbs.. 6 oz. and 22 inches long. Proud parents are Mark and Kim Larsen. Proud grandparents Karl and Doi lie Larsen and Lee and Ruby Cairns, all of Hastings. GIRL, Dallie Rae. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6 at 9 p.m. to Greg and Lisa Flower. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 11.5 ozs. and 21M inches long. GIRL, Bethany Renee, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 7 at 10:38 a.m. to Tami and David Kruger. Delton, weighing 7 lbs.. 6ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Alexis Jordan Rodriquez, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on June 3 at 8:36 a.m. to Amanda Gilberg. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 tbs.. 3 ozs. and 20'4 inches long. GIRL, Elizabeth Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 7 at 7 p.m. to Melissa Strouse and Kun Sedelmaier, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kara Mae. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 5 at 11:58 a.m. to Tracy Hail and David Krebs. Nashville, weighing 3 lbs., 10'4 ozs. and 17 inches long. BOY, Nicholas Don. bom at Pipp Communi­ ty Hospital on June 6 to Robin and Lance Lamphier. Delton. . ..... BOY, Austin Roger, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 7 at 8:26 p.m. to Roger and Melissa Caris. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 3 ozs. and 20'/i inches long. BOY, Jacob Michael Petersen, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on June 8 at 8:31 p.m. to Amanda Mix and Kevin Petersen, Woodland, weighing 7 lbs., !6 oz. and 21 inches long. LEGAL NOTICE RU No. 96-2’920-1E Estate ot Guy la Schreuder. deceased. Social Security No. 383 22 8060 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected-by the following: The decedent, whose lest known address was 6775 Noffke Drive. Caledonia Michigan 49316 d.ed 11/28/95. An instrumented dated 6/27/94 ha* been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all dotm* against rhe estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. John Schreuder. 6775 Noffke Drive. Caledonia. Michigan 49316. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the state will be thereover assigned and distributed to the persons entitled io h. Gregory G. Prosher (PI9068) 333 Bridge St. NW. Suite 1220 Grand Rapids Ml 49504 (616)454-8277 (6/20) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP June 12. 1996 Regular Board Meeting Present: House. Bradley. Hansford. Munjoy. ft , AF’ora - -I ona -.-A r-A. __ -1eca cawara*. Absent: Palmer. Also present: representatives of Charlton Park. Clearview Lake Estates. Commissioner James and four residents. Treasurers' ond Zoning Adm. reports received ond placed on file. Approved Clearview Lakes Estates Preliminary Hat I. Received Hazardous Waste Ordinance. Vouchers approved for payment. Adjournment at 8:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted. oaruaro near ora, uient Attested to by Robert M. Edwards (6/20) AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PI'BLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law the chief circuit judge an­ nually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1. 1996. This review is limited by low to the following criteria: whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; whether the purposes of lhe Friend of the Court Act ore being met. and whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a man­ ner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written com­ ments to the chief judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name ond address, to: Hon. James H. Fisher. 220 West State Street, Hostings. Ml 49058. (8/27) State of MIcMsan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Probate File No. 96-21919-IE ' Estate of BERTHA JUNE BROOKMEYER. Social Security Number 364-24-3292. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 967 W. Brogan Rood. Hastings. Ml 49058 died 04/23/96. An instrument dated 07 25 '95 has been admitted a* the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. John Brookmeyer. 719 E. Marshall Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. (6/20) IMMEDIATE OPENING! Advertising Sales Representative WANTED Looking for friendly, self-starting person to resume and build on a well established territory, representing this newspaper. Excellent financial opportunity and benefit package. Send resume to: J-Ad Graphics, Inc. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 Attention: J. Jacobs I ... ........................... Woodland NEWS... -------------------------- -—ii----------------------------------------------------------------------by Catherine Lucas The Woodland Lions Club had its annual scholarship dinner and a Ladies Night dinner June 11. The Woodland Townehouse served roast beef to 40 members and guests through the connecting door. After dinner, Harold Stannard awarded one of the Carl Jordan memorial scholarships to Maggie Dingerson. She intends to study ac­ counting at Michigan State. The Rudy Othmer memorial scholarship this year was awarded to Travis Posschn, who could not attend the dinner because he had to work, but his parents. Tom and Judy, attended the event. Possehn will attend Grand Valley State University, where he will study English and art and hopes to earn teaching credentials. The other two Lions Club Carl Jordan Memorial Scholarships were sent to Karen Litchfield, who will enter Albion College in the fall with an academic scholarship and Ben DeHoog, who plans to attend Michigan State University. Neither of these students could attend the dinner. Harold Stannard also installed the new of­ ficers of the club for the 1996-97 year. They are President Corie Bailey, Vice President Bob Flessner, Secretary Clyde Shoemaker. Treasurer George Schaibly, Lion Tamer Robert Crockford and Tail Twister Art Meade. Wayne Musbach was not present to be installed trustee. Anne Marie Othmer was unable to attend the dinner, as she has for the last few years, to award the Rudy Othmer Memorial Schol­ arship, as that very day she entered Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids after a series of mini-strokes. She had gone to her doctor because of having no feeling in her left hand and he sent her straight to the hos­ pital. She soon was partially paralyzed on her left side and sperc several days in intensive care, but on Monday was out and in a room. She will have a feeding tube fora while. Her son, Peter Othmer. has come from California to be here during her illness. Last week Mary Ellen Quigley received good results from the tests made earlier in the month, and everyone was delighted with the report that the spot pn her skin was be­ nign. The Rev. Ward Pierce. Adie Eckman, Wayne Musbach and Gretchen Slater repre­ sented Lakewood United Methodist Church at the United Methodist annual conference last week. Pierce was reappointed to the Lakewood Church for what will be his 12th year£> jHe and Muriel were welcomed al lhe Sun­ day morning worship service with special flowers on the aitpr. at acreage and button­ hole flower and cake served al (he fellowship time. Josh. Bonnie and Jessica Bali are in the area and right now. spending time with Bon­ ny’s parents, Don and Adie Eckman, in Woodland. They will visit with other rela­ tives in the area before returning to Jakarta. Indonesia, late in the summer. A “Joyful Journey" session for women was held in Livonia on a recent weekend and 46 ladies from this area were among the 6,000 who enjoyed the program conducted by Marilyn Mcberg, Patsy Claremont and Barbara Johnson Friday evening and all day Saturday at the Temple Baptist Church in Redford. The ladies from Lakewood United Methodist stayed at an inn in Livonia. Fathers’ Day was observed at local churches on Sunday. Last week I talked to Lisa Wilson, who is adopting a Chinese baby girl. She is await­ ing papers from the Chinese government which will include an itinerary and will travel with a group of eight families as soon as possible. She thought it would be yet this month, but now has been informed it may be a few more weeks. She has a picture of the baby, now six months old, and the child is named Abigail. There is always some confusion between the recycling company and our township of­ ficers about when the bins are coming. They are supposed to be here on the third Saturday, but sometimes when lhe first Sat­ urday is very late in a week, (this month the first was Saturday) the recycling company waits until the end of lhe third full week of a month and confuses everyone. In short, the recycling bin was not here last weekend, but Cheryl Allen was calling them Monday morning to be sure it will be here next week. The ambulance people tell me that I was not the only one to load all of their recycling stuff in a car and try to tum it in. They also said they got several calls, and so did Cheryl Allen. I am sorry if I misinformed anyone to the point of inconvenience. My car will be full of newspapers, milk jugs and clear glass until the bin comes, however long that will be. The Woodland Woman’s Study Club met Tuesday at noon at the Lions Den for a potluck luncheon and a game of bingo with white elephant prizes. Those who attended were Alice Morrow. Nel Stannard. Wilma Townsend. Marj Vroman, Virginia Crockiord, Edna Crothers and Sarah Ewart and de­ spite the small number of potluck dishes, I am told lhe meal was well balanced and ex­ cellent. Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht and Frank have a new granddaughter named Ashley Jean. The liny baby was bom al Pennock last Wednes­ day. June 12 at 5 p.m.. to daughter-in-law Jen and son Frank L. Weinbrecht. The second of the Lakewood Community Ambulance Friday night musical jams had a larger crowd than the first. Because of vaca­ tions there were fewer musicians than the first week, but I am told there were more than plenty to keep the crowd entertained. It was raining Monday, and after a clear, sunny and dry week, the ground was pretty A pre-built house was set on the new foundation at Woodland and Amasa streets last week. Tim Hind is the owner. dry; so I guess it wasn’t a total loss. How­ ever some fanners had hay cut and will have a problem drying it before it is bailed. I have received a note telling me that the Friends of E.B.I. will be holding a fund­ raiser lhe day (July 6) of Art in lhe Park in Lake Odessa. They will serve coffee, fresh hot cinnamon rolls, doughnuts and popcorn in the E.B.I. building on Fourth Avenue starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds will go to sup­ port client activities. The library received one book last week, a collection of short romances from four noted romance writers including Janet Dailey. It is called "A Spring Bouq**et." When I went to town Thursday morning, there were two large tracks, a vehicle with a wide load sign and some other equipment al the comer of Amasa and Woodland streets. They were delivering and unloading a pre­ built home to put on the foundation recently poured next to the library facing Amasa Street for Tim Lind. When I got back with my camera later in lhe day, one half of the house was on the foundation and the other half sitting beside it, and everyone was gone. I went back Fri­ day. but the whole house was by then set up and the roof peak added A garage will be built on one end and the other end sided. This is on the back of where the Barnum house was that sat empty for more than 40 years and the children in the village called “the haunted house." The new house looks good on its founda­ tion. It is yellow. A surprise 75th birthday party was held for Mrs. Alberta Geiger Curtis June 9. The party was at the home of her daughter, Bon­ nie, and son-in-law, Barry Donaldson, on Jordan Road. Grandsons Brian and Brent Donaldson and their friends Kay and Beth; daughter Betty Scobey, her son Brad and friend Margo; son Jerry Curtis and his wife Cathy and their son Jared and daughter. Shannon were all at the party. Other guests included Ed and Bev Easkson from Aho; Carl and Patty Baker from Nashville; Gail Zeigler from Grand Ledge; Phyllis Paffhauscn and friend Ken from By­ ron Center; Pal and John Carpenter from Lake Odessa; Paula Schaffer from Kentwood and her daughter Jennifer and granddaughter Sara. Alberta’s brother Freddie Geiger and his wife, Elvetta, were guests from Freeport. Guests from Woodland included Alberta’s niece Marilyn Simmons, her husband, Tom. and children Tommy. Brian and Becky; Al bert’s brother-in-law. Glendon Curtis, his wife Betty, their son Mike Curtis from W.sconsin; Wayne and Dorothy Hcnn-.-y. Lavonne Barnum and Doug Mak ley. Guests from Hastings included Cindy C lir­ as While, daughter of Glendon and Bc:ty. and her son Christopher, Steve and Sharon Jacobs; George and Dorothy Oaks; Bud and Juanita Allerding; Earl and Alice Fender. El­ don and Bobbie Roush; Allen and Liz Lan­ caster. Ken and Mary Lou Heikka; Weldon and Hazel Meek; Henry and Maxinc Eaton; Jackie Bachman; Charlie Murray; Janice Conklin; Art Shepler. Loren Everett; Dawn Eaton and Alberta’s sister-in-law, Thelma Barnum. A cake with lots of pretty pink roses and flowers was made by Bobbie Roush, of Hast­ ings. Despite the rainy weather, everyone re­ ported having a good time. Food was plenti­ ful and everyone enjoyed visiting with fam­ ily and friends. There were 68 guests at the party. Alberta is still in shock knowing how many knew and the party was kept a total surprise. Parents of the H.H.S. Senior Party: Thank You The senior class ol 1996 would like to extend Its gratitude to oil of the parents and friends who helped in creating the senior party. All of the time and effort combined to make an unforgettable night and we. the Class of 1996. are forever grateful. For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Check Home our new Auto/ combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50+ Consumers Power Company's Hastings Service Center 1125 West Green Street drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. will temporarily dose on Monday, lune 10. 1996 and will re-open on Monday, July I, 1996. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Customers who need assistance or account information may call: Auto.. Home, life Commerciil 1-800-477-5050 Utility payments may be made at D.J. Electric and the Hastings City Bank GARY BEGG AGENCY IS S. Uichgan. Hntngs. Ml 4905S Botim..: 945-4454 Fax:945-9914 SEIZED/UNDERCOVER VEHICLES The Hastings Police Dept, will be accepting sealed bids on the following vehicles: 1976 Ford Van VIN #E14HHC43842,1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo VIN #2G1A237K5B1475081, 1982 Dodge Aries Station Wagon VIN #1B38D49CF173138. All vehicles will be sold as is condition, no warranties apply. Vehicles may be seen at the Hastings Police Dept. 102 S. Broadway between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on June 19, 20 & 21. Bids will be accepted through 4 p.m. 6-21-96. The City of Hastings has the right to reject any/all bids. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20. 1996 All-County soccer team has best on offense and defense Action on the local tracks too exciting to pass on this weekend Are you like me? Do you need flashes of excitement to keep you interested? Do you ever spend your eekends washing dishes, taking out the garbage and grocery shopping rather than finding new places and people to keep your inner engines firing at all cylinders? If so. why not lake yourself or your group of 'selves to one of lhe local speedways for action that will definitely keep you on lhe edge of your seat(s) This weekend the 1-96 is hosting lhe Off­ Road Nationals on Saturday and Sunday. Goodyear racing representative Jim Alexander has announced plans to fly one of lhe Goodyear blimps over the speedway in Lake Odessa, so even if you're not a SODA fan. you can still marvel at the big blimp. Al the Berlin Raceway, lhe ASA 200 Late Model stock car race will take place on Saturday with many of the top's in the class scheduled to attend. An expected field of more than 40 cars will be fighting for starting positions limited to the fastest 32 drivers. A $132,965 purse is al stake on the "most exciting, four-lane, banked asphalt track in the midwest." Middleville's Dave Sensiba. Hastings' Joe Bush and Dorr’s Bob Senneker give BarryCounty racing fans plenty of hope of bringing home a victory at the Berlin event. •Hastings’ baseball player Chad Greenfield was named this week to the Class B All­ State team as an honorable mention selection. Greenfield and teammate Andrew Courtright also were named the all-distnct team, according to Saxons' coach Jeff Simpson. Greenfield, an all-region standout, recently played in the John Bos tournament in Grand Rapids and made his presence count Greenfield had one of his team's three hits, scored the winning run and made the last put out of lhe game in a OK White 2-1 triumph. Nice job Chad! Hastings' baseball team, by lhe way. played tough games against Mt. Pleasant and Calvin Christian this past season — Two teams that were the Class A and Class B champions respectively. •Peter Mogg Jr., formerly of Hastings and now living in Clarkston, is competing this week at the Michigan Amateur Golf Championships at lhe Michaywe* Hills Golf Club in Gaylord. The 156-player event started on Tuesday and will run through Saturday. The top 64 players from Tue< Jay's and Wednesday's rounds advance to match play. •The Western Lakers, a local girls AAU basketball team, will compete in lhe AAU Championships in Cocoa Beach. Fla on July 12-20. It is the third year in a row that the area hoop squad have traveled to the championship tournament. A special garage sale to help raise funds for the trip will take place at Dan and Shelley Erb's home (129 Grand Rapids St.) in Middleville on June 28­ 29. The Western Lakers* roster includes Payshence Erb of Middleviile and Jessica Crowley of Hastings. Talk to you soon. Selecting lhe J-Ad Graphics' 1996 All­ Barry County girls soccer team for the spring season proved to be a real header. All three varsity teams — Delton. Hastings and Middleville — had solid goalkeepers, tough defensive players and athletes who had their share of goals. Comparing one team from another, often required a mirror. But. when all the nominations were collected and all the statistics were compared an All-Barry County team was established. The squad includes three from Delton, four from Hastings and four from Middleville. One player each from Delton and Middleville and two from Hastings were given honorable mention recognition. Senior goalkeeper Jenny Stonebumcr. senior forward Mann Norton and senior sweeper Nicole Hale were first-team selections from (he Panthers squad •Stonebumcr was an All-Kalamazoo Valley Association first-learner who stopped over 50 percent of the opponent's penalty kicks. Despite facing many shou-on-goal per game. Stonebumcr used her athleticism to keep her team in many games. •Norton was one of Delton's top scorers and was honored by the KVA as an honorable mention pick. Delton Coach Mark Carlson describes her a "good ball handler." •Hale played parts of the 1996 season hurt, but was still a very valuable performer on defense. Carlson talks about Hale's instincts when evaluating her best skills. First team players from Hastings are sophomore striker Sarah Hayes, junior striker Sarah Mcpham. sophomore mid­ striker Summer Gillons. sophomore fullback Mylea deGoa and sophomore goalkeeper Katie Willison. Kelly Holwerda (14) was a special player in the Trojans' arsenal, handling comer kicks and set pieces. •Hayes scored 13 goals and had 15 assists. She was honored by the OK While and received Hastings' "Best Offensive" award. Hastings' Coach Doug Mcpham says "this girl plays at either side of the field and creates instant offense." •Mcpham had an even dozen in both goals and assists. Like Hayes. Mcpham was awarded by the OK White conference. •Gillons also scored her points with 9 goals and 12 assists. She was a valuable performer mostly for the Saxons on the left hand side of the field. •deGoa played a big part in Hastings' eight shutouts. She received the team's "Best Defensive" award and was honorable mention in the OK White. ■ iw — ■p I wBHF Bl tBl Bl serving Entire BARRY COUNTY See SOCCER continued on page 13 Three athletes picked as top senior standouts at Delton James Sibberscn was surprised when he heard that he had been named Co-MVP for the boys sports seasons at Delton High "I was very surprised. I really didn't think that I was going to gel it." Sibbcrsen said. Those, however, who know of Sibbersen's accomplishments probably aren't as shocked as he was. And that goes along for the efforts of Ryan Vliek and Katie Matteson, who were named the Co-MVP and MVP athletes. Sibberscn played football, wrestled and participated in Hack for the Panthers One of his biggest accomplishments was playing varsity football — As a freshman. Vliek also was a 3-sport performer as well: in golf, basketball and baseball. He scored a season-high 28 points versus the Kalamazoo Christian basketball squad in 1996 Matteson was active in volleyball, basketball and track and field. Delton's mile relay team broke a school record at State this year and Matteson look part in that fourmember accomplishmcn' For lhe three recent graduates of Delton High, sports mean much more than the final results indicated. "I just like the competition; I just like to gel better." Vliek said. "Sports are mostly my life." Matteson said, 'll really has made me a harder worker and more dedicated, especially when you work so hard and see the results." "A lot of discipline; it has helped me with lhe work 1 do at home and al work." Sibbcrsen said. "It has taught me Goalkeeper Katie Willison registered 8 shutouts for the Saxon soccer squad this spring. Panthers for three years, two of those with the varsity team. In his senior term, he made All-KVA and All-Barry County. He distinctly remembers a gridiron triumph over rival Hastings when he competed in his first high school year. With just two high school girts’ golf programs in Barry County, you would figure that selecting the best four players would be a simple task. It wasn't as the averages and highlights were quite competitive between golfers at Hastings and Middville high schools. Still, six swingers were much deserving of area recognition and four of those were selected to the 1996 All-Barry County golf squad. The other two athletes received hon­ Katie Matteson was a State qualifyer in track for the Panthers this season. leadership." Sibberscn was an offensive tackle for the Ryan Vliek not only could swing a sweet club, but he also was big on basketball and baseball. In track. Sibberscn was All-KVA three times and All-Barry County twice. As a shot put and discus participant. Sibbersen scored points for four years on a Panther program that won four straight league titles. James Sibbersen saw early action as a varsity football player at Delton and made the most of it. / Golf team includes best from Hastings and Middleville Leadership came to Sibberscn in wrestling, as a team captain in his senior campaign. Wrestling at heavyweight, he won some big tournaments before tearing a ligament in his knee midway through his final high school season Sibbersen mentions track and field coach Fred Pessell as a major influence on his development as an athlete. "He always knew the right things to say." Sibbcrsen said. Vliek was a 4-ycar r«ember of lhe Delton golf, basketball and baseball teams. He made all-conference and All-Barry County in golf three times each and was an honorable mention athlete as a guard on the basketball team and a pitcher on the baseball team. Besides the 28 points in the Kalamazoo Christian contest. Vliek also remembers a big basketball win over a previously unbeaten Pcnnfield squad He plans to attend Western Michigan University this fall and study business there. Matteson also shinned many times in her prep career. An All-KVA basketball performer as a senior. Matteson recalls her freshman season when Delton went 20-0. She also sank a 3-pointer in overtime that gave her team a victory in her junior campaign That 3-potnler was the only one in her four years with lhe Panthers. As a middle hitter. Matteson played three years of varsity volleyball. One honor she takes away from that sport, is a team award — Delton was named All-Academic in her junior year. See STANDOUTS continued on page 13 orable mentic ? fo' their efforts. Named to the first team were Tammy Obreitcr. Kelly Bellgraph and Sarah Bellgraph from Hastings and Rene Elinger Ellinger from Middleville. •Obreiter. a junior this spring, finished off a remarkable year with a fourth place finish at the Slate Class B-C-D tournament. Obreitcr fired a 178 score in lhe two-day Tammy Otrerter event. The Saxon team took 10th at the State meet with an 849 total tally. Obreitcr made All-OK Gold, was first al regional*, fifth in the league tournament and Sarah Bafigraph had an average of 49. •Kelly Bel (graph, a recent Hastings gradu­ ate. averahed in the mid 50* and recorded score* of 101 and 118 at State. She also had three score* around lhe 100 mark during the season, including an even 100 at the KeMy BeOgrapfi Jension event. •Sarah Bellgraph, a junior to be, averaged 58 and recorded a personal best 47 at Ironwood. She placed 11 th at regional* and had a 107 and a 112 at the State tournament. •Rene Ellinger. a recent graduate at Middleville, had a league average of 49.7 and an overall norm of 53. She was seventh in the OK Blue, was selected «o the all-league team and played the entire season at No. I. showing plenty of leadership along the way. Two other players Hastings' Casey Anderson and Middleville's Rachel Wade received honorable mention honors. •Anderson, a junior to be. had a 57.3 average, scored a solid 114 at regional* and card­ ed a 54 during the season at the Forest Hills Country Club. •Wade, also a junior to be. was voted the Trojans “Most Improved.” She shot a 121 al both the OK Blue tournament and at regional*, second best on the team in both cases. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1996 — Page 13 All-Barry County tennis team features 10 deserving athletes Ten tennis players are recognized for their time and accomplishments on the courts following the recent spring term From Hastings High. Damian deGog. Jeff Storrs and the doubles team of Matt Bradley and Jon Styf have all been named best in Barry County. From Middleville. Nate LaVoie. Brett Bremer and the doubles duo of Rob Kiel and Brad Bedford arc awarded And from Lakewood. J.D. Scoville is selected to the squad, while Ben Johnson is given honorable mention status. •deGoa. a recent Saxon graduate, played No. I singles and scored points al both regionals at lhe Slate meet Hastings finished 12th in lhe Class B State event. deGoa also named all-league and served as •Jeff Storrs, a junior to be at Hastings, made it to the semifinals at Stale playing al No. 3 singles. He also won a title at the Grandville Invitational and a regional championship over tennis foes from Allegan and Plainwell. "Most Dedicated" and Bedford was named "Most Improved" •Scoville, another recent graduate, was Lakewood's “Co-Most Valuable Player" and compiled 29 wins during his high school tennis career He made it to the semifinals at Softball SCORES Hastings Standings Mens Softball League Red Division Woodland Townhouse...... Hastings Chrysler................... Cappon/Thomapple Motors Carpenter Plumbing.. Olde Towne Tavern (red).... Powers Service........................ Paganos...................................... Olde Towne Tavern................ .60 .5-3 .2-3 2-6 .1-6 Blue Division TNR................................. Hastings Mutual--------Jarman Construction... Hastings. San. Service. Bills Safety Service...... Halifax/Wiiders............. Hastings Mfg................. Rudd's No Preference. the team's captain. Middleville's Nate LaVoie 7-0 3-3 Home Run Leaders D. Miller 9. T Lyon 8. A. Snider 7. T. Haskins 5, J. McLeod 5. M. Smith 5. S. Hickman 5. Hostings' Jeff Storrs Last Week's Results Hastings' Damian deGoa Black, other locals ride in National 24-Hr. Challenge Not too many people can ride a bike for 24 hours and feel great about it. Nancy Black certainly can. Black, of Hastings, rode 409 miles in the National 24-Hour Challenge last weekend to win the overall high mileage female "Fox Bowl." The event was held in Byron Center and began at 8 a.m. Saturday. When the clock hit 8 a m. Sunday. the local cyclist finished her rugged ride, setting a record for her age group in the process. "I feel great about it; my goal was 400 (miles) and I went 409." Black said. "The last couple of hours it was mind over matter. I dug down deep and gave it my all." It was the fifth time that Black had ridden in the event and came into this year's Challenge with an average of 282 miles. The 409 she rode was a surprise, since Black did not start the event quite the way she had planned. "My strategy was blown seven miles into the race." Black said. "I got a flat and the next 70 miles I rode alone." She had wanted to dnve in a tandem, but her flat tire look care of that idea. Black and a teammate won a tandem title a year ago. Black trains just about every day for 3-4 hours to keep in good cycling form. She began cycling in 1986 and this was her fifth start in the 24-hour challenge. The 409 miles that Black rode was just six miles from the overall female record of 415. Black praised the work of her crew, specifically Marty Allwood and Bob Walsh, for their valuable help. Many other area cyclists also took part in the 24-Hour Challenge Wayne Gould, of Nashville, finished second in his age group (45-49) going 385 miles and Hastings' Michael O'Donnell took part for the 13th lime in the 14-year event and went 211 miles. Hastings was also well-represented by Randall Bertrand (151 miles). Robert Bertrand (151 miles). David Carr (247 miles). Mark DcBoit (205 miles) and Lyle Matthews (205 miles). Hickory Comer’s cyclist Jim Wilson (211 miles) also competed •Bradley and Styf had a 10-8 record during the OK Gold campaign and won two points at regionals before dropping a match to the No. 1 seeds. At Stale, the doubles pair defeated a good team from Gull Lake. •LaVoie, who will be a sophomore next year, was 15-9 overall and made lhe all­ conference first team in his first tennis stint as a Trojan. He also won the Lakewood Invitational, was runner-up at the Middleville tournament and was voted the team's "dost Dedicated Player." •Bremer, a recent Middleville graduate, had a 14-8 record and was given honorable mention status by the OK Blue league. He was also voted Middleville's "Most Valuable Player" two straight yevs. won lhe Lakewood Invite and the Middleville Invite. Woodland Townhouse 13. Olde Towne Tavern (red) 3; Okie Towne Tavern (red) 10. Okie Towne Tavern 8; Olde Towne Tavern 10. Cappon/Thomapple 9; CapportThomapple 17, Powers Service 7; TNR 10. Hast. Mutual 2; Hastings Mutual 18. Jarman Const. 3; Carpenter Plumbing 20. Paganos 9; Carpenter Plumbing 15. Paganos 8. Lakewood's J.D. Scoville This Week’s Games Mddleville's Brett Bremer •Kiel (i 3-11) and Bedford (14-10) won 7 of their last 9 matches and scored a win over a Lakewood squad earlier in the season. Kiel, along with LaVoie. was tabbed the team's SOCCER...continued from page Stale where he and his partner lost to a team from Portland 6-3. 6-4. •Johnson, who will be a senior this fall, played No. 1 singles was the second part of luikewood's "Co-Most Valuable Player’ award. In a three-set match against a Charlotte opponent. Johnson played a memorable third set with a broken string. June 20 — 6:30, Mutual vs. San. Service; 7:30. Mutual vs. Jarman; 8:30. OTT (red) vs. Panos; 9:30. Powers vs. Paganos June 21 — 6:30. Carpenter vs. Cappon/Thornappie; 7:30. Carpenter vs. Woodland Townhouse; 8:30. OTT vs. Woodland Townhouse; 9:30. OTT vs Chrysler. 12 •Willison was in goal for those eight shutouts, using her quick hands and ball support skills to lead the Saxons to an 8-6-3 overall record. Senior forward Katie Polhemus. senior fullback Kelly Holwerda. senior center­ midfielder Rachel DcVormer and senior sweeper Ruth Cairo represent Middleville on the first team. •Polhemus led the Trojans with 11 goals to clinch a spot on the all-league team. She tied the school record (shared with Polly Kidder) with 63 points in her high school career Coach Steve Evans calls her the "real on-the-field leader" •Holwerda was responsible for all of her team's comer kicks and set pieces. She was a productive offensive player with 5 goals and 2 assists. •DcVormer played a pretty skillful position and. according to Evans, played it well. Her senior season included 4 goals. •Caton was a defensive specialist who played a part in limiting opponents to 1.72 goals per game. Her contributions vent partially unnoticed due to an injury at the end of the season. Middleville's goalkeeper Tracy Schondelmayer, Hastings' midfielder Stephanie Ji les. Delton's Marcie Payne and Hastings' Megan Pierce picked up honorable mention acclaim for their work. * < •Schondelmayer registered 3 shutouts and had a 1.72 goals against average. She was voted the team's “Most Improved" and. according to Evans, was a "real catalyst that brought the team together." •Jiles scored 2 goals and had 100 assists. Coach Mepham spoke of her rapid improvement when mentioning her contributions. •Payne played every defensive position for the Panthers and always gave 110 percent, accordi r g to Coach Carlson. •Pien.-e had 5 assists and was regarded as Hastings' "most patient” defender." The fullback often would pull back to cut off through balls. Delton's Marin Norton (5) was a top point producer for her team and was honored by the KVA. This year's event drew 442 cyclists from 23 states and Canada. Over I million miles have been ridden in the Byron Center event since its start in 1983. STANDOUTS continued from page 12 Matteson's favorite prep sport, however was track and field The 100. the shot put. the mile relay and the 800 relay were all events that Matteson took part in. She made All-KVA and All-Barry County in track. Not only was track fun. but was also victorious for the Panthers Delton's girls were regional champs in Matteson's junior year and placed fifth in the State when she was a sophomore Editor's Note This is part two of a five part series on top senior athletes at Barn County high schools this past year. Athletes from Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville will be included in lhe following three editions of the Hastings Banner. The high schools named their top performers and the Banner contacted them to obtain additional information. Hastings' Summer Gillons (12) notched 9 goals and 12 assists from her left side position. advertise In The Hastings BANNER C0ff...945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. Middleville's Katie Polhemus (5) led her team in goals this year and tied the school record for points in a career. �Page 1* — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1996 A friendly fire County racers strive for 1st, share glory Even in lhe heal of competition, the Barry County boys stick together. At the local speedways — such as 1-96, Berlin and Kalamazoo — many Barry County racers rev up their engines each weekend in the summer months with hopes of finishing near the top of their respective classes And even though their wills to win are large, they also take the time to help out a fellow friend. Racers from Hastings, Middleville. Freeport. Lakewood and Dorr all display this type of caring and sharing gratitude. "I help out most anybody," Chip Curtis, father of Hastings' racer Ben Curtis, said. "That's what this bus is for. most of the time I’ve got the parts that anybody needs." Chip Curtis, also known as "Mush Mouth" around the racing circuit, started racing al the old Hastings track and has not lost his love for the sport. As Tom Thompson puts it, "Chip just makes you feel good." Chip raced for many summer seasons before passing the torch onto his son Ben. Ben has been racing for 10 summers as lists Big weekend should provide area race fans with plenty of thrills Racing is a family affair for the Curtis', father Chip (in the hat), his son Ben and their No. 0 automobile. celebrating the victories can only last so long and the friendships and the race track comradery seem to extend into longer periods of lime. Il's not unusual to sec the Barry County racers loaning cans of oil. helping each other move their cars off lhe trailers or relating lips io one another. It's just their way of sticking together and having fun. Sensiba, Senneker aim for first at Berlin’s Port City Racing 200 Joe Bush from Hastings often rides his No. 44 car through the dirt track at I-96. Middleville's Frank Thompson (No. 11 car) is one who appreciates the generosity between the Barry County competitors The sec-saw battle for the lead in the American Speed Association AC Delco Challenge Series points championship continues Saturday at the Port City Racing 200 at the Berlin Raceway in Grand Rapids. Joe Nou, originally from Lima, Ohio and now residing near his Allan Nott Toyota/Valvoline/Raabc team in Grand Haven, returned to thc.top spot after a one race absence, when he faired well in the Starvin' Marvin Speedway ASA 200 on June 15 at Indianapolis' Raceway Park. Nott has 702 points to lead the pack. Middleville's Dave Sensiba is fourth with 593 points and Dorr’s Bob Senneker is ninth with 531 points. Both local racers will be looking to shave Nott's lead by a few points come Saturday. Four of the 20 events have been held in this summer's point chase. Not only is Nott in first, but he also one of lhe youngest regulars on the AC Delco Challenge Series. He is looking forward to returning to Berlin on Saturday. "I'm really looking forward to Berlin this week." Nott said. "Even though we had what felt like a long night at IRP, a fourth place finish is still going in lhe right direction. In the past, we've run good at Berlin and I think we will again." Grand admission tickets to the Port City Racing 200 are $18 in advance and $20 on race day. The track will be open for sales on Friday from 4-8 p.m.. according to the track officials. The Berlin Raceway is located eight miles west of Grand Rapids on 1-96 to exit 23. then a quarter mile south on 16th Ave. and west at Berlin Fairgrounds. SODA races on tap at 1-96 Speedway Barry County is well-represented on the local tracks, to the liking of Freeport's Ben Christie (No. 113 car) as his goals someday driving a Sprint car or being a track champion in a Street Stock. A family connection can also be seen in Middleville's Thompson clan, as father Tom and son Frank share a similar bond at the speedways. "Thai's what made me and my boy so close." Tom Thompson said. Ironically. Tom Thompson and Chip Curtis both graduated from Middleville High in 1966 Tom Thompson would like to see his son win every race, but seeing a fellow Barry County racer tnumph isn't bad either. "I hope my boy wins, but I hope the others win too." Tom Thompson said. Sprint cars are also apart of Frank's racing dreams as he would like to dnve a "Sprinter" by the time he is 30 years old According to the birthdate listed on his information sheet. Frank still has a few more years to realize his dream. The contingent of area racers includes Freeport's Ben Christie. Freeport's Larry VanPutten II. Dorr's Walt Wisnieski and Hastings' Carl Forsythe. Christie, is in his second season racing, but has not taken the challenge by himself. "I have had a lot of help from Chip and Ben and Frank and Tom," Christie said. "It was basically a learning year (last year) and I had a lot of fun." Christie also collected his first racing win last summer al 1-96. but he should have a few more victories to celebrate if his recent performances are any indication. But even The 1-96 Speedway is most notably known as a "hot spot" for Sprint cars. Late Model Slock Cars and Modifieds, but this weekend SODA (Short-Course Off-Road Drivers Association) racers will be in town. Scheduled to appear at lhe raceway in Lake Odessa are Walker Evans. Scott Douglas and Jimmie Johnson from California. Jimmie Crowder from Florida. Rob MacCachren from Las Vegas. Jeff Probst and Kevin Probst from Illinois and the Flannery racing team of Jack. Jamey and Jed from Wisconsin. Jack Flannery captured his first double win of the season last weekend at an event held al the Lake County Fairgrounds in Wisconsin. He won in Class 4 competition on Saturday and then won a SODA race on Sunday. It will be one of nine races on the SODA schedule that will be televised on ESPN or ESPN2 Races start al noon both Saturday and Sunday with practice runs happening on Friday. This weekend looks to be action-packed with plenty of thrills and spills as local raceways stage big events. Al Berlin, the American Speed Association AC Delco Challenge Series. 200-lap Port City Late Model Stock Car race will be run on Saturday. An expected field of more than 40 cars will be fighting for starting positions limited to lhe fastest 32 drivers. Middleville's Dave Sensiba. the 1994 Rookie of lhe Year, and Dorr’s Bob Senneker will be on hand in hopes of winning lhe $132,965 posted purse as will Hastings' Joe Bush, the 1992-93 Berlin track driving champion. Sensiba is currently fourth in the AC Delco Points Championship with 593 points, while Senneker stands in ninth with 531 points. Grand Haven's Joe Nott is first with 702 points. Gates will open at noon, practice at 2 p.m.. time trials at 4 p.m. and the first preliminary event is set for 7 p.m. At 1-96. the third stop on SODA's (Short­ Course Off-Road Drivers Association) race schedule, — the Chevrolet Off Road Nationals — will be held Saturday and Sunday. SODA drivers from all over the country are slated to compete. Jack Flannery, from the Wisconsin Dells, passed Cun LeDuc early in the Heavy Metal race last Sunday in Antigo. Wise, for his second triumph of lhe weekend. That race was lhe second on the SODA World Series of Off-Road Racing nine-race schedule. Races start at noon both days in a variety of classes. 1-96 Speedway Sprint Bandit driver Chuck Wilson clinched the speedway's Mid-Season Championship last Saturday night, while Hastings' Jack Thomas was a heat winner in lhe Sprint Bandit class. Jim Maxim, who also spends time as Caledonia's wrestling coach, was a heat winner in lhe IMCA Modified class. A Vintage Motorcycle event was held at the raceway cn Friday night. Over 100 riders competed in the events, which included Pro­ Am and District No. 14 AMA motorcycle racing. Berlin Raceway In a controversial finish, Scott Baker was declared the winner of the 40-lap feature race for Late Model Slock cars Saturday and lhe controversy revolved around a local racer. Middleville's Rob Lewis, who led ever lap in the main event, was disqualified fcr running an illegal compound in his tires. Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, finished fourth. Holley is fourth in the point standings with 328, Lewis is 10th with 223 and Middleville's Dave Sensiba is 22nd w th 29 points. Galesburg Speedway Winners at Galesburg on Saturday i rcluded Delton's Mark Worm in the first heat of the Mini Stock. Ernie Boniface, also of Delton, won the fifth heat in the Sportsman c lass. Kalamazoo Speedway Middleville's Ron Finkbeiner darted second in his Laic Model heat and finished in second. In the feature race. Finkbeiner was 14th. Another Middleville racer. Larry Dahlke Jr., started sixth in his Late Model heat and finished eighth. In the feature, he was 15th. Delton's Brandon Lyons started 20th and was 11th in his feature. In Factory Stock. Steve Carter started seventh and was eighth in his heat and started 18th and ended up 12 in the feature race. Darwin Bergakkcr started fifth and had to drop out after several cars tangled in his heat. He came back to start 11 th and finished sixth in lhe feature. Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger started 11th in his heat and finished sixth and then started and finished fifth in the feature event. Hastings’ Joe Bush raced at 1-96 last Saturday, but will be at Berlin this weekend. Middleville's Larry Dahlke Jr. has raced for 15 years and was 15th in his feature event last week at Kalamazoo. (Photo provided) Read the BANNER Every Week lor COUNTY SPOR' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20. 1996 — Page 15 Middleville gymnast qualifies for Junior Olympics in New Orleans * Middleville's Zach Wieringa is now V. preparing for a tnp io New Orleans after ' gaining a spot on the Michigan Junior Olympic squad Wieringa will head to New Orleans on Aug. 6 and take pan in the Opening "It's another big step; short time routines and tricks." Kim Wieringa Wieringa competes in the 8-11 Level IV division. Level IV compulsories with college rales. with new said. year old includes msMi Fun and form valuable for area gymnasts Gymnastics in Monon, in Middlmllc. proves that you don’t need lhe biggest gym in lhe world lo develop goixi form and a strong grasp of gy mnastics' fundamentals Calhy Moma. the owner of gym. and her assistant Julie Weslow recently saw four of their gymnasts compete al Stale meets m Flint and Battle Creek. Three: Colette Purucker. Shawna Moma and Tamara Taugher were in the Level 5 ■ ompetilion in Him. while Amy Dennany vas pan of the Level 6 event at Branch gymnastics in lhe "Cereal City." "We stress good form and strength" Cathy Moma Gymnastics in Mottion Purucker finished 12th on the uneven *'ars. quite an accomplishment for a hard working athlete. "She came back strong after a hard injury." Cathy Moma said. "She's definitely a bar person; she loves the bars." Cathy's daughter Shawna finished fifth on the beam and 10th in the all-around competition. "She worked very hard (with) a better attitude." Cathy Moma said. Taugher had a great day with a fifth place on the beam, a second place on the floor and a second place finish in the all-around. "Tamara is real dedicated and is a good worker.” Cathy Moma said. Dennany also shinned with a fifth on beam, a 17th on the floor and a fourth place finish in the all-around. Dedication was also a key in her success. "She's real dedicated, maybe even more Four Gymnastics in Motion members — Collette Purucker. Shawna Moma. Tamara Taugher and Amy Denanny — competed at State compeitions recently. so." Calhy Moma said. "Her strength is the conditioning she does at home." The owner and coach at Gymastics in Motion said that this is the best overall group (hat she has had. both in numbers and in their attitudes. While most big gyms pul their gymnasts through countless hours of training. Moma said that most of her pupils work around six and a half hours per week. "Thai's pretty good for how small wc are." Calhy Moma said. Most of the kids start in classes before going into a team-type setting. In the summer months, the gymnasts move up to the next level and are able to train al times that arc not free during the school year. Still, fun is No. I at Gymnastics in Motion. "Fun more than maybe some other clubs." Cathy Moma said. "We stress good form and strength." Read the BANNER Every Week for COMPLETE SPORTS COVERAGE of Barry County SPORTS! MULBERRY FORE GOLF COURSE NASHVILLE , MI. Zach Wiennga medal-winning performance on June 8 will take him all the way to New Orleans for the Junior Olympics on Aug. 6. Ceremonies at lhe Superdome on Aug. 7. ■ Afterwards, the events will follow with lhe gymnastics finals scheduled for Aug. 10. To make the team Wieringa had to try out on June 8 at Michigan State University. He made the most of his chance, taking first in the all-around with a 39.1 total score. His maiks included first on the floor, a first on the vault, i a first on the parallel bars. .;a second on the high bar and a second on the Enngs. qualifiers and the following The top lop three th if their scores are high enough, move Conto " w Orleans. Wieringa did on June 8 f what went to accomplish. W'ieringa wants to qualify for the finals, but knows that it won: be easy. . "I’m excited, but (also) kind of scared." ' Wieringa said. < The local star is one of six athletes from Kentwood Gymnastics to make the Junior Olympic team. The team's coach. Toby . Kamehm. has been a driving force in lhe development of Wieringa and his friends. For the Junior Olympics Wieringa has some big goals: to do a full pirouette on lhe horizontal bar. an iron cross on the rings and a full drive on the parallel bars. Zach's mother. Kim. knows that this is a major tum in his gymnastics career. (517) 852-0760 Notice of Annual Meeting of Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BARRY INTERMEDI­ ATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education will b« held 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 10. 1996 at the Barry Intermediate School District office. 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Michigan. All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting. Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary Barry Intermediate School District Board ot Education STRETCH YOUR PREMIUM DOLLARS! Acres of woods and rolling hills make Mulberry Fore one of the most scenic courses in Central Southern Michigan. Come and meet the friendly staff at Mulberry Fore... we’ll treat you like family! Worried that your premiums are too high? Find out how you can STRETCH your premium dollars and get the customized protection you need. 3 Mcdkjuie SumtxtNT policies that are competi­ tively priced and can help you save □ Home Cui plans to ensure your Independence 3 Lose Tum Cue plans to protect you from the financial consequences of lengthy illness 3 COUPON Tax DcrcKeio Annuities to maximize your retirement income 3 Un Lnsubance that safeguards you and your family 2 for 1 • 9 or 18 Holes Monday-Friday CALL FOR YOUR FREE, NO OBLIGATION PROTECTION ANALYSIS John Hosier & Associates Void: Leagues, Weekends, Holidays, Scrambles or any other specials. __ SI 18 Waldorff, Delton, Ml 49046 Expires October 31, 1996 • Mulberry Fore Golf Course (616) 623-8644 > W 'w n y Plan your Corporate, Family or Special Group Outing. We’ll take care of everything. Scrambles Sunday - Wednesday 9:00 a.m.; Friday 6:00 p.m. w w w w .w wn Beer • Wine • Liquor Mulberry FORE-7 Hole-ln-One Hastings' Sharon Mogg drove an ace with a five iron on the 104-yard. par 3 fourth hole on The Legend at Shanty Creek on May 29. Mogg has been playing golf for 25 years and this was her first hole-tn-one. Pete Jr. and Andy were also playing The Legend when their Mom. Sharon, got her ace (Photo provided) 5720 GUN LAKE ROAD Fcr those who want it all in a home... 3 + bedroom, 2 bath down, paved tree-lined drive setting on 5.2 acres near state land. Master suite, in-ground heated pool, sauna. 32x52 pole bam, etc., etc., etc. ..... ......... J179,900. Located on the North Edge of Nashville on M-66 Phone CHAND MHOS 955 N Main Nathville. Michigan 49073 Phone (5I7| 852-0760 KASTMCS 517-852-0760 1-800450-0760 JACKSON। Call LuAnn at 948-4320 or at Westdale Witzel BH&G 948-3770. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20. 1996 COURT NEWS: In Barry County Circuit Court last week, one man was sentenced to jail for breaking into a Marsh Road gas station May I and two accomplices pleaded guilty to larceny and burglary Trevor R. Perkins. 21. of 7)30 Marsh Road. Plainwell, was sentenced to two years of probation, the first 30 days to be spent in the Barry County Jail, for attempted break­ ing and entering. Perkins also must enroll in a Kalamazoo halfway house, complete bis high school education, and pay restitution. Perkins and two others broke into the gas station “while intoxicated/ according to Perkins' attorney. William Doherty, and took a number of empty returnable bottles and cans. Perkins told Circuit Judge James H. Fisher that the break-in "was a very stupid thing to do." “The next mommg wc relumed the bottles and cans to lhe store." Perkins said. Perkins was serving probation at the time of the of­ fense for another enme. and claimed part of the reason he took the cans and bottles was to pay court fines be owed in the previous case. One accomplice. James N. Whittaker, 21. of 11619 Damon Road, Delton, pleaded guilty to larceny in a building and attempted breaking and entering. More serious burglary charges will be dropped when Whittaker is sentenced June 27. as part of a plea agree­ ment. Whittaker will be sentenced as a ha- Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 lln\ines> \ ■ CARPET A UPHOLSTERY STEAM CLEANING. Roofmg A painting. Inexpensive rates 616-795-2089 l.o\t A I ound LOST: Missing male cream colored cat. Blue eyes, declawed in front. Church St. area. 948-4261 Rcenatiou Pets 1992 ir STINGRAY BOAT w/shoreliner trailer, 115 hp mere cruiser motor, $8,800. Call 517-852-9673 FREE - BEAGLE to a good home. 945-5147_____________ SI AMESE/PERSI AN KITTENS for sale. 5 weeks old. 945-2719 __________________ I hank > on Mobile Homes CARD OF THANKS We would like to uy thinki to everyone who made our 50th tnnivertury • memorable ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, win relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. Aho. to thoee who eenl ctrdi. flowers and phone calla It was great Io hear from ao many. A special thanks to our soo Bob A wife, Charlene and grandchildren for giving us the party. It was great. God Bless one and all of you. Max A Thelma Keller I or ■ Miscellaneous BED, BEAUTIFUL BRASS queen size, ultra premium mattress set with frame, never used, still in plastic, cost $900, Sale \uionioiive sacrifice $300. 616-281-7584 ___ L______________ 1985 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA. $950, 86,800 miles, dependable, air. 4-dr. 945-3733 1986 F-150 FORD TRUCK Runs great, $950.616-795-7634 1986 OLDSMOBILE Delta 88, $3/00 OBO, good condition. 945-4152____________________ 1988 CORVETTE. Converti­ ble. triple black. 83K miles. Ifthey, boze, nice Professional­ ly owned, no solo lest flights. 814.500. 945-3691 after 5:30p.m. Real HOMES AS LOW AS $4,000! Government tax repo's and bankruptcies. Low or no down payment Call 1-800-522-2730 ext 1126. STATE LAND. 2o minutes east of Traverse City, Kalkaska; 10 acres; access to thousands of acres of the Pert Marquette State Forest! 100% high-ground surrounded by beautiful hard­ woods. close to Rapid river. Perfect for cabin, camping, lots of deer. More available border­ ing st*- land! $9,900, $1,000 down. $200 per month on 10% land contract Great Lakes Land Company, 616-258-8067 ( onmiiiniiy Votive* EXPERIENCED TEACHER OFFERING SUMMER TUTORING all subjects for elementarv students. Call Kate at 948-3909___________________ FOR SALE: KOMBUCHA MUSHROOM. Source of the Divine Tea. lauded for centuries as a relief for many human ailments. For more information send SJLSX to: Periwinkle Farms, P.O. Box 56, Woodland, MI 4889? to order Mushroom starter and complete instructions •end $29.95 ♦ $6.95 Shipping A handling HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured. Sherwin Williams paint Call Randson, 945-2545___________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al. brush chipping. Free esti­ mates. reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson. 616-945-2545_______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property* Debt consolidation •Turned down? problem credit? We can he Ip!* Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-888-968-2221 Free conciliation PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates, Jo* Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion al cleaning, window washing or ’.sundry Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message HAPPY AD Congratulations Tun A Teressa on the arrival of your twin girts. Congratulations Dave A Karen on becoming grandparents to twin girts. STH ANNIVER­ SARY MIKE SHILTON Love Jesn and Kids. HAPPY I h ip Wanit d APFLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR houekeepstaff. Part time position, some weekends required, start­ ing pay $6.00 per hour, Park­ view Motel, 429 N. Broadway. 945-9511____________________ ATTENTION STUDENTS’. National firm expanding! $10.25 tn start! Great resume experience, flexible fulVpsrtttine, A.A.S.P. Scholarships available. Call MondayFriday: 10am-4pm. Kalamaaoo, 323-7880_______________ CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY Direct care staff to help six MR/AIS people. Part time/on-call shifts now avail­ able. Starting pay $5.75/bour. Call between 8am-7pm, 945-9613.___________________ HEAD TELLER is needed for the State Bank of Caledonia. Strong math skills, good organi­ zational and communication skills are required. Previous Head Teller experience a must. We offer a good benefit package and pleasant working condi­ tion. Send resume to: State Bank of Caledonia, % Jan Crum. 627 Main Street, Caledonia, MI 49316. EOE M/F/H/V HELP WANTED: full-time or part-time, sewing factory. 945-4479___________________ OUTSIDE TRAVEL AGENT. Immediate openings for full or part time outside agents in rapid­ ly growing and expanding agen­ cy. Work on your own, share commissions. Opportunities for travel Experience helpful but not necessary, must be outgoing sod hsve excellent “people ■kills,** and past travel experi­ ences. Premier Travel 7105 Kraft Avenue, Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616)554-0311 PART TIME TELLERS^! takes a rare variety of abilities to be a really good teller. Solid math skills. lhe Self-confidence to handle money. Accuracy. A pleasant personality. And above all, the ability to put customers at ease. To explore the opportuni­ ties available for tellers through­ out our main office and branch system, we invite you to contact our personnel office. Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 FOR. TRAVEL AGENT. Immediate opening - part time for balance of the summer, then full time beginning in August in rapidly growing agency. Benefits avail­ able. MUST have agency experi­ ence. Send resume detailing experience and all past travel Premier Travel, 7105 Kraft Avenue, Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616)554-0311 Xalional \d\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information. American Publishers, 1-8OO-426-3O26, exL 1400 (24 hrs.) I or Vale 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM OUTFIT includes couch, love­ seal A chair. Beautiful mauve A gray color. 1 week old. must sell! 1-517-699-4148______________ BEAUTIFUL WHITE DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $675, now Mkfag $250. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SIZE SEALY “Luxury firm" mattress set A fancy brass headboard, 1 month old, cost $900 new, sacri­ fice $250. 1-517-699-2251 BEDROOM OUTFIT BEAU­ TIFUL oak finish, 6 pieces, includes queen size spine-opedic firm mattress set "brand new". Cost $1,200, sell for $300. 1-517-699-4148_____________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC FIRM king size mattress set with deluxe frame A beautiful cherry headboard. 2 months old. Cost $1,400 new, sacrifice $300. 1-517-676-6414 — (iiuuyi Sale FRIDAY A SATURDAY June 21 A 22, little girls clothing, tv, gas outdoor grill, outdoor patio screen, girl's bike, much more. 630 River Road, Hastings. GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 22, 9-5, Bassinet and h-Ading, walker, swing, baby clothes, toys, puzzles, romance books, ornaments, exer­ cise equipment and much more. 2520 Tanner Lake Rd. HUGE YARD SALE dining room table A 4 chairs, buffet, piano, futon, lamps, tools, lots more... June 20-21-22-23, 10s-5p, no sales prior to date A time. 719 East Woodlawn Avenue. MOVING SALE. 8375 Hidden Drive, M-37 east on Pwmalee, •oath on Whitneyville, 1 mile. June 20th. 21st A 22nd, 8am-? Clothes, infant-2x, furniture, housewares, fabric, sporting goods 700 E. MILL, HASTINGS. June 21st A 22nd. 9-6pm. Bunk beds, trikes, clothing, household items, nice wall hangings, A much more. ONEIDA FIELD MARKET PRESENTS 1996 schedule: June 22-23, Sept 28-29. Arts/ crafts, antiques/collectibles, business, suction, entertain­ ment, food and more. Recrea­ tional Marketplace, 3 miles west of Grand Ledge (517) 627-7114. P.O. Box 406, Grand Ledge, Ml 48837-0406. In \hinoriam IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORY OF HERMAN E. COENEN, WHO WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD, JUNE It, 1993. In life we love you deeply, In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place. No one could ever Fill A million tunei we needed you. A million times we cried, A million times we took long walks, A million times we would just talk. The family home is still standing. Bui the stones are starting to fall. You were always here to fix things. But now we're on our own. Your life was whole, and full of love. The kindness you showed touch­ ed everyone. It broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn't go atone, A large part of us went with you. The day the Angels look you home. Love You, and Min You Deeply. Bruce A Deb Chad A Can bitual offender, which increases the maxi­ mum sentence for the larceny conviction from four to six years and the attempted breaking and entering sentence from five to seven and a half years. Accomplice Timothy K. Baker. 18. of 6522 Lindsey Road. Delton, pleaded guilty to burglary in the case and is seeking status as a youthful offender. Baker also pleaded guilty to conspiring to forge or alter a check at the Orangeville 66 gas station April 30. Baker is seeking Holmes Youthful Training Act status for both offenses. Sentencing was set for June 27, at which time the HYTA application will be approved or denied. If it is approved. Baker will have to serve proba­ tion; if the probation is served successfully, no official record of the felony conviction will be kept. Also in circuit court hut week: • Tommy G. Miller. 36, of 305 High StHastings. was sentenced to five yean of pro­ bation and was placed on a six-month tether program for conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Miller originally faced charges of first de­ gree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. He was accused of engaging in sexual penetration with a 7-year-old girl. He was allowed to plead guilty to the lesser charge as part of a plea agreement. David Dimmers. Miller s attorney, told Judge Fisher that his client was "very re­ morseful and feels very badly about this." Dimmers said Miller’s therapist believes that Miller is "not a pedophile.” Miller told Fisher. "I do feel deeply sorry for what happened. It's going to be some­ thing that's going to stick with me for the rest of my life." Judge Fisher told Miller that he thought Miller's actions were "totally disgusting." “Whatever happens." Fisher said, “1 hope you do think about this for the rest of your life." Fisher said he was imposing a sentence that "I hope will recognize the positive things that have occurred in your life up to this time," and a sentence that would not "destroy your family" or "destroy your job." Fisher cautioned Miller, however, that he "got a tremendous break here from the prose­ cutor’s office," and said if Miller violates his probation, he will be sent to jail. With the tether. Miller will be confined to his resi­ dence when he is not working. • Donald R- Hopper. 38, of 6319 M IL Cadillac, was sentenced to 32 to 72 months in prison for violating his probation. Hopper was serving probation for a 1995 larceny conviction. Hopper violated his probation when he was convicted in Battle Creek of a misdemeanor charge of retail fraud. Hopper told Judge Hsher he was not guilty of the retail fraud, but was advised by * his attorney in the Bartie Creek case to plead guilty to the misdemeanor to avoid felony charges. Hopper said he was convicted of try­ ing to steal steaks from a store, but said he intended to pay for the steaks Hopper received credit for 341 days already served in jail. • Teddy Roosevelt Moore, Jr., 49, of 10594 Curtis Road, Bellevue, will be al­ lowed to feed pigs being housed on his es­ tranged wife’s property. Moore is out on bail awaiting sentencing June 20 on a conviction of resisting and obstructing a police officer and domestic violence. As a condition of the bond, Moore is not to have any contact with ms estranged wife. However. Moore asked that the bond con­ ditions be amended to allow him to take care of the pigs. Fisher approved the arrange­ ment, as long as another adult accompanies Moore while he is on his wife’s property and as long as Moore has his wife's permission. • Jason Thompson, 35. 238 Beech StFreeport, was denied a request for early re­ lease from jail. Thompson has been in the Barry County Jail since October 1995 serv­ ing a 12-month sentence for credit card theft and safe breaking. Thompson has earned trustee status in the jail and is due for release in July. His request for early release was opposed by Barry assis­ tant prosecutor Amy McDowell, who said Thompson "got a great break when he was here before" and part of the original plea agreement stated that Thompson was not to receive an early release • Steve M. Patterson Jr.. 17, of 2491 Bris­ tol Lake Road. Dowling, was sentenced to three years of probation, the first six months to be spent in the Barry County Jail, for stealing a cellular telephone from a camper May 22. He was sentenced for a conviction of larceny in a building; more serious charges of burglary and possessing stolen property were dropped as part of a plea agreement. • Joshua M. Cole. 19. of Lot 18. Balti­ more Trailer Park, Hastings, was sentenced to a six-month "boot camp" program admin­ istered by the Michigan Department of Cor­ rections for violating his probation by con­ suming alcohol Cole was serving probation for burglariz­ ing a store in Hastings in June 1995. The camp is a rehabilitative program designed along the lines of an army boot camp • Jason A. Wiessner, 17, of 11481 Gurd Road. Delton, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by consuming marijuana Wiessner was serving three years of proba­ tion as a youthful trainee for second-degree home invasion. Sentencing on the probation violation was set for June 27. POLICEBEAT: Two women injured in crash BARRY TOWNSHIP — Two Hastings women were injured in a one-vehicle crash on June 16. Sierra Dawn Freeman. 19. was southbound on Sheffield Lane about 10 p.m. when her 1988 Honda ran off lhe roadway and struck a tree. Troopers from the State Police Post in Hastings said Freeman and her passenger. Kelly Sue Salazar, were taken by Delton Ambulance Service to Borgess Hospital. They were treated and discharged. Both women were wearing seal belts. Alcohol was thought to be involved in the crash, troopers said. Police have suspect in burglary BARRY TOWNSHIP — Troopers from lhe Hastings State Police Post are still investigating a breaking and entering at a Delton area residence where robbers look 15 guns of varying makes and models worth anywhere from $85 to $850. The thieves also look old coins, stereo equipment. 50 CDs. and an air compressor Troopers say they have good impressions of lhe tires of the vehicle used and a fingerprint lifted from a glass jar. They also have a suspect. Crash on hill injures one RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man was injured when a Wayland man's vehicle slid into the back of his car at the intersection of highways M-37/M-43 on Monday. A 1990 GMC pickup being driven by Donald J. Griffin. Jr., 36. of Hastings, was slowing for traffic stopped east of the traffic light, when Jason Michael, 16. of Wayland then came over the lop of the hill. He told troopers from the Hastings State Police Post he was unable to avoid a crash. Griffin went to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. Both men were wearing seat bells and no alcohol was involved in lhe crash. Michael, who said he was going about 40-45 al the lime of the crash, was cited by troopers for speeding. Bicycle rider runs into car HASTINGS-A bicycle rider ran into the side of a car in downtown Hastings June 12 resulting in injury to the young woman riding the bike. Melissa Wallace. 20. was leaving the parking lot of Felpausch parking lot onto Center Street when she struck the vehicle being driven by Erica Miller, 16, of Hastings. Wallace was taken by Lansing Mercy ambulance to Pennock where she was treated and released. Student held in assault LAKE ODESSA — A Lakewood continuing education student who allegedly assai lied a teacher Monday with a knife and then inflicted wounds to himself was apprehended by troopers from lhe Michigan Stale Police Post in Hastings. Troopers responded to a call from Lakewood High School Monday morning and took the teen into protective custody. They report the male student not only verbally threatened the male teacher, he also physically assaulted him with the knife. According to the report, lhe teacher got out of the classroom and the student also left. The student was located by troopers in another area of the school with self-inflicted wounds caused by the knife. Troopers talked to the young man. who surrendered. He w$s taken into protective custody, transported to Pennock Hospital. anJ then Pine R-st Christian Mental Health Services m Grind Rapids Warrants are being sought in regard to the assault. Delton man not hurt in crash HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Delton man was not hurt when his vehicle collided with a split rail fence, but was arrested for failing to report the property damage accident. James Ayers, 20, told police when he turned into a store parking lot off Beechwood Street, his brakes failed, causing him to strike the fence. Officer James Fawcett of the Barry Township Police Department confirmed the brake failure. Ayers was cited for driving while on a suspended license and failure to report a property damage accident after the June 19 incident. He was wearing seat belts and alcohol was considered a factor. Trespassers knock down man DELTON — A Delton Road man investigating a noise behind a trailer in the back yard of his residence was knocked down by one of two men as they ran into a nearby field. A woman reported the trespassers to Sgt. Jay Olejnickzak and Deputy Joel Funk from the Barry County Sheriffs Department on June 14 al about I a.m. She told deputies she heard a noise and her husband went out to check on it. Deputies say there was no damage to the trailer and no property was taken. Mountain bike reported stolen GUN LAKE — Someone stole a chained and locked bicycle from lhe back of a Caledonia man's vehicle while he was in the swimming area of Gun Lake June 13. Brian Jay Vander Ploeg. 18. said he lost his 21-speed blue and gray "Marin" mountain bike to lhe thief. Sgt. Tim Rowse of the Barry County Sheriffs Department reports additional bike equipment and the chain and lock used to secure the bike to the vehicle were stolen. A description of the bicycle is entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network. Five CDs stolen from vehicle HASTINGS — Five compact discs worth $60 were stolen from a vehicle parked in a driveway on Market Street in Hastings. Hastings City Police said the owner discovered the loss between June 9 and 12. Bronco driver steals gas DELTON — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report a young man wearing a red baseball cap. with shoulder length blond hair and a mustache pumped $20 worth of gas into a Bronco XLT and did not pay for it. The attendant al Cappon's Quick Mart on Wall Lake Road in Delton told deputies a man pumped the gas and went to the back of the station. When asked if he was going to come inside and pay. he nodded his head he would, but when lhe attendant went inside, he fled. The attendant could not get a license number, and the interior of the vehicle was hidden by tinted glass. Two area men hurt in accident HASTINGS — Two area men were treated and released from Pennock Hospital following a collision on the west side of Hastings on June 12. Larry Baum. 59. was northbound on Cook Road, and stopped at Green Street. Officer Brent Wickham of the Hastings City Police said Baum did not see an eastbound vehicle driven by Michael Golyar, 54. of Nashville, and pulled out in front of him. Baum was cited for failure to yield the right of way. Both men were wearing seat belts and alcohol was not involved in the accident. City police rescue ducks HASTINGS — A mother duck who lost seven of her offspring was a«ded by lhe Hastings Police Department in getting them back on June 11. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said the mother duck was above ground, but all of her babies had fallen in the storm dram behind K mart Officer Brent Wickham called Fire Chief Roger Cans for help with the storm drain, and the ducks w ere rescued CORRECTION: A Police Beat item last week said Tammy Benedict of Woodland was arrested on an Ionia County warrant for writing a check with non-sufficient funds for $200. It should have read she was arrested for writing a check with non-sufficient funds for under $200. The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-06-27.pdf 7ec747af71c0168c8330857a6a30b67d PDF Text Text • New Northeastern principal selected Delton joins ‘Schools of Choice’ See Page 2 See .qr.’-JC r.- >...... 1 121 S r>- -CHS1 FISTlNGS V. «<‘x U>J Bob Senneker wins Port City 200 Page 3 See Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 3anner THU RSOAY. JUNE 27. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO. 26 News Briefs I PRICE 50* Igonquin dam pipe had holes four years ago by Mary Warner Staff Writer An underground pipe that collapsed last Wednesday, June 19, endangering the Algonquin Lake dam, has been in bad shape since 1992, according to a dam inspection report. A 1992 inspection of the dam showed that the condition of the corrugated metal pipe through which water flows from the dam to a road culvert was "very poor due to the rusting and deterioration of the metal." according to the written inspection report. The report stated that "a severe location was noted about 20 feet from the spillway. At this location large holes — larger than a fist — had rusted through the pipe. The pipe is losing its shape, bulging and settling due to the deterioration." Members of the Algonquin Lake Commu­ nity Association paid $1,500 to a private Grand Rapids engineering firm to have the dam inspected in 1992, according to Audrey Deming, secretary of the association. Consumers Power center to reopen Csuamcrr Power Compuuy'i r—imrr rerricj «re» ■ 1125 W. Green S. in H>w will reopen Mondny. July I. The center hre been cloned temporari­ ly for wnlk-w cumomen ilncc June 10 bucrereu rhe witty', employee! were in uteDtaf • more efficient butinen rynem for improved customer service. Cutin men who need ndditiotuil areterenre of informtewn about their accorea may call I-MXM773O50. In HnKinga. utility payments also may be made al D.J Electric and Hrettap City Bank. A copy of the inspection report was sent to the Michigan Department of Environmen­ tal Quality, which oversees the inspections, by Lake Association President Patrick J. Sharpe on Dec. 22. 1992. The association was required to have the dam inspected as a result of a Michigan law that went into effect in June 1990. requiring all dams in the state to be inspected at regu­ lar intervals. However, according to Jim Hayes, dam safety specialist with the Michigan Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality, when the state agency received the 1992 report on the condition of the dam, the Lake Association was not ordered to make immediate repairs. Hayes said the inspection report may not have been reviewed in its entirety. "We probably reviewed the summary (of the report) and did not review (the report) in detail," Hayes said. "The summary didn't in­ dicate the urgency (of the situation).” See DAM continued on page 6 Host agreement hits snag Dr. Jaak Tramp hre been aataMd mta—marshal of thia year’s Lake Q*mu Fmr Parade. Dr Tranv **« O'"** Lake Ottaaa for more than 40 yean, serving the corenamity with his medical practice. A pilot ta World War 0. he graduated in IMS froten Calvin College and Matquette University Medical School in Gilbert ^ssistant Editor A stumbling mock has emerged over the tentative host agreement that has been ham­ mered out between the Barry County Board of Commissioners and Detroit-based City Management, which owns the county's only landfill The host agreement is a contract signed Feb. 16 by the two parties to govern the landfill and specifies daily volume, hours of operations, fees for the county, and other Hospital in Grand Rapids for tree yum before coming Io Lake Odessa. He and Ms wife, the former Helen Riefer-. have four children. Nancy Booi. Kathy Stowell and Timotey, all at Lake Odessa, and Terry of Jenison. Dr. Trump has been on the Pennock Hoapaal staff for 43 years He has delivered there generations of babies and Pictured is a 36-inch plastic pipe installed as a temporary conduit for water from Algonquin Lake. In the rear, the small aluminum shed houses the original dam spillway. Music festival slated for Aug. 3 conditions. City Management, owner of Hastings Sanitary Service (HSS) landfill, notified the county last week that it was terminating the host agreement, but after the county's envi­ ronmental attorney, Doug Donnell, asked that time be extended to try to resuscitate the contract, the company’s vice president, James Cleary, agreed. Donnell, after speaking to the board, ex­ plained that actually the county and City Management are not operating under the host agreement yet because it does not take effect until there is a plan amendment that enables the agreement. "So even though the host agreement was signed in February, it does not take effect until after the amendment has been passed, which hasn't happened," he said. However, the host agreement allows for City Management to object to the language of the proposed amendment before it goes for approval to the municipalities and if the company doesn't like the language, it can terminate the agreement. "What we did today w as to extend the lime within which they could object. He's (Clarey's) going to withdraw the objection be made to the agreement we signed. We're going in effect to resuscitate that agree­ ment...," Donnell said. The idea is to have a host agreement in See AGREEMENT continued pag3 5 'Riverwalk' plans unveiled to City Council HmaNe Pte. Swamp Dog and Mad Creak Charlie Hawkins will be featured performers in the second annual Waal Michtarei Music Festival for charity Saturday. Aug. 3 on Chief Noonday fared between Hastings and Gun Lake. proceeds irom me conccn, wwct wui no from noon to I a m the nest tnomhy. wiU go to Barry Community Hoaptce and Love Inc. at Barry County. Sponsors sre Cove Distributmg. Manufrcsuren Group of Midiigu and WBCH Radio Tickets are available at '.he Boomtown Sored Shop in Hastings or by calltag ndataw at (616) 436-3333 The debate Me SI0 in advance and SI2 at the door for adults and S3 in advance and S6 at the dore for children. by David T. Young Editor Plans for a Riverwalk along the Thomapple River in Hastings were unveiled for the City Council Monday night in a special work session. Jim DeWilde, representing M.C. Smith & Associates, architects, showed council sketches of the proposed recreational walk, which would be both nonh and south of the river as it flows through Hastings. DcWildc said the u alk would be located on existing city-owned land and right of ways only and would include pedestrian bridges across the river. The concept of a Riverwalk is being stud­ ied as part of the city's master recreation plan. The only funds expended by the city thus far have been for drawing up plans. City Manager Howard Penrod said city offi­ cials hope to have such a project paid for by a grant being sought from the Michigan De­ partment of Natural Resources. In other business Monday, the City Coun­ cil: • Formally adopted the 1996-97 budget with little comment. Though there had been some concerns about raises given a couple of City Hall staff members, council quietly adopted a budget that includes $2,784,100 in general fund revenues and $2,111,046 in general fund expenditures. The overall projected revenue, which in­ cudes street, library . DDA. incubator, water and sewer, equipment and administrative ser­ vices funds is pegged at $6,637,790. Over­ all expenditures, which include the same funds, are set at $6,484,217. There had been some concern earlier this month about recommended raises of more than 10 percent for the deputy clerk and ad­ ministrative assistant, but Penrod. al a meet­ ing two months ago. assured council that both employees have taken on significant Art in the Park stated in Lake O The 22nd annual A-t in the Park cefobntion, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Arts Commission, will be held from U) a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. July 6. in the Lake Odessa Village Farit. More than 173 artists are expected to dhptay their works and there win be a variety of food booths and Some at -be musical acts Used up tadade the Woodland Gospel Sulgers. Amsduun. a Celtic group from Grand Rapsds. Lonesome and Btac. a contem­ porary btaegrau band; one half of Gemini, a duo from Aim Arbor that does chBdren's music; Anointing Oil. a con­ temporary Christian quartet from Chartoue; and the Com Cob Cloggen and Thunder Floor Cloggers. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 additional responsibilities. 4 • Tabled a decision on the issue of utility improvement fees for the Hanover Village development. At a meeting in May. council and developers discussed a difference of $500,000 in fees based on different interpre­ tations of what is owed. City Attorney Stephanie Fckkes issued each council mem­ ber a written opinion that was considered confidential. Council tabled the issue in or­ der to read and digest the opinion. Meanwhile, the mayor, city manager and director of public services will have a private meeting with developers and their attorneys. McShane & Bowie of Grand Rapids, in an Jim DeWikJe of M.C. Smith & Associates, architects, shows the Hastings City Council sketches of a proposed "Riverwalk" effort to hammer out some kind of agree­ ment before the next council meeting July 8. • Gave Jim Gibbon of Muskegon permis­ sion to move the historic Tredinnick House, 942 W. Green St., which he recently bought from Pennock Hospital, nearly a mile away See COUNCIL, continued on page 2 following along the Thomappie River on city-owned land or right of ways. i �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 27, 1996 COUNCIL continued from page I on David Drive. Approval was granted under the direction of the director of public services and the police chief • Tabled a request from the Hastings Jaycees for permission to solicit donations from local businesses for sponsorship plaques to be placed on flag posts The Jaycees place flags on poles along Stale Street and side streets during holidays and other special occasions. News Briefs: Hastings Chamber plans golf outing The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce’s 10th annual golf outing will be held at the Hastings Country Club Wednesday. July 31. The four-person scramble tee-off time is I p.m. and dinner will be at 6:30. Golfers can check in at noon. Special features this year include a chance to win a new Chrysler mini-van in a bolc-m-one contest and a new set of irons in a closest to the pin contest. Prizes will be awarded to the first three places, longest drive, closest to the pm and other contests. Reservations to participate must be received and paid by July 24 through the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, call 945-2454. Cost is $50 per person, which includes greens fees. cart, dinner and on-course refreshments. Additional guests may sign up for din­ ner only at $15 per person. Youth Theatre going on the road Four Barry County communities will be host to plays by local students next week. The new Youth Theatre Guild of the Thomapplc Arts Council of Barry Coun­ ty will present 'Jack and the Beanstalk” and ’’The Fisherman and His Wife” in Delton. Middleville. Hastings and the Nashville-Vermontville area. The performances will be Tuesday, July 9. at Maple Valley High School. Ju­ ly 10 at Delton Kellogg High School, and July 11 at Thomapplc Kellogg High School. All will start at 7 p.m. and ad­ mission is 50 cents for students and $1 for adults. The plays will be performed in Hastings July 12 as part of the "Arts Alive” celebration at Fish Hatchery Park. The productions will be made up of 33 students who took part in a two-week theater workshop under instructors Mel Hund. Mary Martha Melendy. Norma Jean Acker and Bob Dickinson. Todd Willard and Peggy Hemmerling will direct the students in the perfor­ mance of the plays For more information, call 945-3789. Cars, crafts show planned Collectors Expo and local Lions Club will present a program of vintage and classic cars at the Barry County Expo Center this Saturday and Sunday. Besides crafts and antiques sales, the event will include a vehicle buy. sell and swap meet The weekend expo will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Spectator admission is $2 and children under 10 are free when accompanied by parents. Food and beverages will be available both days and a spaghetti dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Official car show times will be 11:30 a m. to 3:30 p.m. both days. Awards for classics will be presented at 3:30 Sunday For more information, call Donna Slagray at 795-3202 evenings or write to Collectors Expo. P.O. Box 188. Mid­ dleville. 49333 City Bank CEO wins state post Robert E. Picking, president and chief executive officer at Hastings City Bank, last week was elected to a one-year term as first vice president of the Michigan Bankers Association. He won the honor at the association’s annual convention June 21 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Picking earned his bachelor’s degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Banking and the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. Picking joined Hastings City Bank in 1975 as vice president in the real estate and commercial lending areas. He later was promoted to executive vice presi­ dent. to president and chief ad­ ministrative officer and in 1981 he was elected chief executive officer. His community activities include Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors. Pennock Hospital Foundation. Hastings Economic Development Corporation. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Hastings Elks Club and Hastings Ki warns. He also has served in many positions within the banking industry outside the local community Trevor VanHouten. representing the orga­ nization. said the cost for businesses would be $25 per plaque Bui Pearod said he isn’t sure whether the project is legal. "I would question if it is appropriate or even legal to use city property to raise pri­ vate funding, no matter how good the cause." he wrote to council in a communica­ tion. • Received a communication from BarryEaton District Health Department employees Youthful Jubilee talent is sought Young people who live in the Barry County area and can sing, dance, play an instrument, perform drama, magic or in groups are invited to lake part in the Youthful Jubilee series this summer. This year’s programs at Fish Hatchery Park are planned for two consecutive Fridays. July 19 and 26. The programs arc sponsored by the Thomapplc Arts Council. For more information, call Phyllis Castleman at 945-5240 or Kathryn Mix at 948-4682 Blood drive today at old State Tech The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross is conducting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Michigan Career and Technical In­ stitute, formerly known as the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center (STIRC) in Prairieville. The goal for today’s drive is 100 pints. MCTI students and staff will be among those donating. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. in reasonably good health, weighs at least 110 pounds and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Lake O Fair starts Tuesday The Lake Odessa Fair will be held next week, starting Tuesday. July 2. and running through Sunday. July 7. A dog show will kick off things at I p.m. Tuesday, followed by Midway Madness from 5 to 10 p.m. and an anti­ que tractor pull. Wednesday’s activities will include a parade at 10 a.m., the midway, youth horse show, harness racing, grand mar­ shal reception, crafts and y lightweight horse pull. Thursday will be the Fourth of July, and planned will be the midway, harness racing, puff tractor pull and figure eight demolition derby. Dairy cattle judging will start things at 9 a.m. Friday, July 5. followed by a youth tractor driving contest, the mid­ way. beef and sheep judging, harness racing and a "Speed N Action Show.” On Saturday, there will be a draft horse show, the midway, harness racing and "Strictly New Country.” The midway will open at noon Sun­ day. July 7. followed by children’s games, harness racing, a ladies' pro­ gram. demolition derby and fireworks at roughly 10 p.m. Pond, wetlands tour is Saturday The Barry Soil and Water Conserva­ tion District will have a summer pond and wetlands tour from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the USDA Building, 1611 S. Hanover. Hastings. Dr. Donald Garling, Michigan Slate University Dcpoartmcnt of Fisheries and Wildlife, will talk about management strategies for maintaining a productive sport fishing pond. Dr. Glenn Dudderar, also of MSU, will talk about ways to at­ tract wildlife to shallow ponds. Tom Eitniear, wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will explain the benfits of restoring drained wetlands and managing them for water­ fowl and wildlife. The tour will feature existing ponds and wetlands on private properties Cost is $10 for one person and $5 for another from the same household. Call the Soil and Water Conservation District at 948-8056 for more information. Boating safety class planned A free boating safety class will be con­ ducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Shady Shores Resort. 2965 Patterson Road. Gun Lake. The class is open to anyone II and older, including adults The Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. which is handling the class, reminds area recreation enthusiasts that young people ages 12 to 16 need a boating safety certificate to legally operate a boat with 7 or more horsepower by themselves Those attending are urged to bring their own sack lunches. The lunch period will be from noon to 12:40 p.m. Shady Shores Resort is located on Pat­ terson Road about a mile and a half south of Chief Noonday Road For more information, call Sgt. Bill Johnson at the sheriff s department at 948-4801 expressing concerns about safety at the park­ ing lot at that location. A proposal has been made to use Court Street for entrance and Jefferson Street for exiting only, but the grading of Jefferson brings up potential dam­ age problems. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield. Police Chief Jerry Sarver and the county w ill continue talks on the matter. • Adopted an ordinance that approves the rezoning of land on the west side of the pro­ posed industrial park from single-family res­ idential to industrial. • Approved the appointments of Linda Linconhol to a five-year term on the Library Board and of Pal Johnson to a three-year term on the Nature Area Board. • Approved a request from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce to have the an­ nual Sidewalk Sales and Food Fest the weekend of July 26. 27 and 28. However, no decision has been made yet on a request to use some picnic tables located in local parks. "This is the time of year when picnic ta­ bles are used a lol." Penrod said. • Held the first reading of an ordinance that would update Building Officials' Code Ad­ ministration (BOCA) codes. A feature of the update is that violations would be considered civil infractions rather than misdemeanors. • Approved the low bid of Fillmore Equipment to buy a new front cut parks mower for a net price of $8,370. First Friday to have county candidates All candidates for Barry County offices have been invited to speak at the next First Friday forum July 5 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Jim Pino, coordinator of the forum, said all candidates, including both Democrats and Republicans, have been invited to talk about key current issues in county government. It will serve as the public's first chance to hear about the primary election scheduled for Aug. 6. Featured will be Republican candidates for contested offices in the primary. In the sheriffs race, it will be incumbent Steve DeBoer and challengers Jason Sixbcrry and Bill Johnson. In contests for seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners, it will be incum­ bent Linda Watson and challenger John Bar­ nett, First District; incumbent Sandy James and challenger Judy Aladjcm. Third District; incumbent James Bailey and challengers Ward Weiler and Russell Yarger, Fourth Dis­ trict; incumbent Lew Newman and chal­ lenger Mark fyglerth. Sixth District; in­ cumbent Emmet (Herrington and challenger Clyde Morgan. Seventh District; and incum­ bent Rod Gocbjl and challengers Mark Doster and James Alden, Eighth District. Republicans who are unopposed in the primary for the County Board arc Robert Wenger in the Second District and Tim Burd in the Fifth District. Unopposed for re-election in county-wide offices are Clerk Nancy Bocrsma. Treasurer Sue VandeCar. Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer, Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley and Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer No one filed to run for county surveyor. Democrats seeking seats on the County Board, but unopposed in the August pri­ mary, are John Loftus. Second District; Melvin Goebel. Sixth District; and Richard Bennett, Seventh District. The First Friday programs are held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Those attending may bring their own lunch or purchase light fare at the hall. City may purchase Moose Lodge The City of Hastings is considering buy­ ing the Hastings Moose Lodge property on North Jefferson Street, eventually turning the property into a parking lot. City Council Monday night entered into a nght of first refusal agreement with the Moose Lodge, which enables it to match any other offer made for the building within 14 days of the offer. The Hastings Downtown Development Authority has recommended the purchase, with an eye toward making this property and the nearby Barry County Commission on Aging site into a parking lot. True Value Hardware is interested in hav­ ing a parking lot in that area because it may want to consolidate its stores onto one site. True Value now has several different loca­ tions downtown, depending on the kind of merchandise. in return for a parking lot. True Value would give the city a portion of the alley it owns in that area. Council approved the agreement for the right of first refusal at a cost for $500. The agreement will be good for one year. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! This house, at 122 W. Walnut St., in Hastings, was the subject of discussion between neighbors and the City Council Monday evening. Residents seek city help with house in ‘disrepair’ by David T. Young Editor A group of West Walnut Street residents is asking the Hastings City Council for help with,a house they say is in such a state of disrcpaii that some of them may consider moving elsewhere. Council has referred the matter to the dty attorney to sec what can or can’t be done. Nearly a dozen citizens, led by Rick Graf and Andrew McFadden, appeared al Monday night’s council meeting to ask that some­ thing be done about a house located at 122 W. Walnut St. Graf said the rental property is "signifi­ cantly below standards of the neighborhood." negatively affecting the city's tax base be­ cause nearby property values are declining. He added that broken windows are covered with cardboard, there are no screens and said there is a lot of trash in the yard. Graf claimed that city police officers have answered 47 calls al the house in one year, "some nuisance and some fairly significant." He added that he and other residents have talked to Councilman David Jasperse and to building officials, but haven’t seen much movement in the last couple of years. "We’ve worked within the system, but nothing has transpired." he said. "We're liter­ ally being driven from the neighborhood." Jasperse said he indeed talked with resi­ dents a couple of years ago. but hadn't heard from any of them since. "We’re concerned that nothing has been done in the last several years." McFadden said. "It’s a local hangout for a lol of kids and it leads to more and more problems" One man said the tenants "sleep all day and party all night" ;ind suggested there may be drugs and alcohol involved. Another man said several of the residents have had “confrontations" with the tenants when they've asked them to keep the noise down late at night. Ed Daniclcwicz said, “The house itself is infested with rats." Dave Neeson of Middleville, the landlord for the duplex, said he isn’t aware of a lot of complaints, except that when some ter ants moved out. they left a lot of garbage bcaind, “There's no question that there's vork to be done (on the house)," he said, "ard we re going to hit it." Neeson said complaints about I ic noise should be slowed down considerably because the tenants involved recently left. He took issue with the notion there are rats at the location. One man in the audience at ihe City Council meeting said he would like io see Neeson be forced to live in the housi as a means of punishment for letting the home and property decline Neeson said Tuesday afternoon that he, hadn't heard yet from any representative from, the city. ..rti . . uro u.n. •>. mW Mary Youngs selected Northeastern principal by Marv Warner Staff Writer Mary Youngs, former assistant principal at Central Elementary, has taken over new duties as principal of Northeastern Elemen­ tary. Youngs replaces Eric Heide, who resigned to accept employment in the Lakewood school district. Youngs. 46. was assistant principal at Central Elementary for two years. Before that, she worked for a year as an administra­ tive intern at Central, and for 15 years prior to that taught second and fourth grade at Central. Besides her administrative and teaching re­ sponsibilities at Central. Youngs was a member of Central's school improvement team, served as the Parent-Teacher Organiza­ tion representative, and was involved in the "Just Say No" substance abuse prevention program. Prior to teaching at Central. Youngs was a speech therapist for the Barry Intermediate School District. She earned her undergraduate degree from Marygrove College in Detroit, majoring in speech pathology with a minor in humani­ ties education. She received a master of arts degree in curriculum and instruction from Michigan State University. She is currently a member of the Hastings Athletic Boosters, the St. Rose of Lima Christian Service Committee, and the St. Rose CDD Youth Program. Her husband, Stephen Youngs, is principal of St. Rose. She has three sons, ages 24, 22, and 17. Youngs said she is "very excited” about her appointment as principal. "It's a new challenge for me. I'm looking forward to New Northeastern principal Mary Youngs has been in the Hastings school system for many years. new experiences, new faces and new situa­ tions." Central required an assistant principal be­ cause it has approximately 650 students. Youngs said. Northeastern has 400 pupils and does not have an assistant principal. Youngs said her first step as new principal will be to "get to know everyone there and get to know the culture of the school." Two children injured when thrown from pickup truck Two small children were hurt Tuesday when they were thrown from a pickup truck in an Eaton County accident. When first admitted to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, both were listed as serious. By Wednesday, their condition had been up­ graded to fair. Eaton County Sheriffs Department deputies say the morning accident occurred at a traffic light on Saginaw Highway and Nixon Road. A vehicle driven by Ronald Judge. 47. of Grand Ledge was southbound on Nixon Road in a S-10 Blazer, turning east through a green light at Saginaw Highway. Michael Geiger. 20. of Lake Odessa, driv­ ing a Ford Ranger, was westbound on Sagi­ naw Highway. Deputies say Geiger drove through the red light and struck the Judge vehicle. The Geiger pickup then rolled end for end. throwing two children. 2 and 3 years old. onto the roadway . Judge was uninjured and the two children were transported to Sparrow Hospital by Delta Township Ambulance. The sheriffs report lists Geiger as also being taken by Dell?. Township Ambulance to Sparrow, but there is no hospital record of his being there. At press lime, the children's names and re­ lationship to Geiger could not be estab­ lished. The accident remains under investigation by the Eaton County Sheriffs Department. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27. 1996 — Page 3 Loud speaker system may resolve county's ‘hearing’ problem by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A loud speaker system may be installed in the Barry County Board of Commissioners' chambers to enhance the ability for the audi­ ence, including media representatives, to hear discussion that lakes place during County Board meetings Commissioners Tuesday agreed to have County Administrator Michael Brown inves­ tigate solutions, such as a loud speaker sys­ tem. to resolve the "hearing" problem and make a recommendation al the board's July 9 meeting. Investigating the possibility of a loud speaker system evolved from the county's denial of a request by WBCH Radio of Hast­ ings to plug its own tape recording equip­ ment into a sound enhancement system the county uses to tape meetings in the County Board's chambers. Using the county's equipment outlet would enhance the quality of the station's tape recordings made at county proceedings. The station uses por­ tions of the tapes for its newscasts. The original purpose for the sound en­ hancement equipment, which does not am­ plify sound into the room, was to enhance the quality of the tape recordings of county board meetings for the county's use in preparing board minutes. County Board Chairman James Bailey said that after two recent conversations with Kenneth Radant. president and general man­ ager of WBCH. "Using the county's equip­ ment is not the real issue... He (Radant) said the real issue is they can't hear." As a result. Bailey said he believes the board has the responsibility to improve the sound for everyone in the room by installing loud speakers. Radant also told the board that would be an acceptable solution to the problem Citizens and media representatives often have difficulty in hearing some of the dis­ cussion and presentations by speakers be­ cause of the acoustics in the commissioners' chambers, located on the top floor of the County Courthouse Former Commissioner Mark Doster, dur­ ing public comment, said he thought the board should wort with Radant "There arc only two ways for people in the county to really know what goes on here and that's the paper and one radio station. The more information you arc able to disseminate the better you'll be able to govern." Doster said. Commissioners Sandy James and Linda Watson noted that commissioners in the past wanted to improve the sound in the chambers, but last year didn't have the funds to make the improvement. James said she believes the chambers will have to be sealed off if a loud speaker system is installed because there are no ceilings on portions of two offices on the third floor, directly underneath the chambers. She said the loud speaker system can’t be disruptive to the lower offices and "needs to be functional for all concerned... employees, the general public and media." "It's very important that the media can hear and very important that the public can hear." Watson said, "and I really appreciated the fact that he (Radant) told us that he was not after a lawsuit like we were led to be­ lieve in the beginning." Commissioner Emmet Herrington told the County Board al its June 11 meeting that Radant had contacted legal counsel of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and was considering litigation because the sta­ tion's request to plug into the county's equipment had been denied. Bailey said this week "that 1 want the minutes to show that when 1 talked to Mr. Radant earlier he stated again that he had never used the word litigation or sue. It was never his intent to do that to the county... He's not trying to put himself in a position to do anything that would harm the commu­ nity and I appreciate that..." Herrington said he would take the blame. "Mr. Radant told me that he had con­ tacted... the Michigan Association of Broad­ casters to get guidance as to what he should do (to get the problem solved)," Herrington said. "Whether that meant litigation I don't know. If I used the word... I withdraw it." "You did (use the word litigation)." Wat­ son said. "We weren't doing anything about it (WBCH's request), now we are. I'd like that point very clear." Herrington said. "..The issue that was brought to us was that they wanted to use our equipment. That didn't end up being the issue. The issue ended up being they cant hear and then it's an issue that we need to solve for everybody. So that was a different issue." Bailey said. When Radant spoke to the board Tuesday he said his radio station thought it was mak­ ing "a simple, uncomplicated and non-confrontational request for the county to cooper­ ate with us in the ability to make better quality recordings of County Board meet­ ings." WBCH has retained the Detroit legal firm of Kasiborski. Ronayne & Flaska, which represents the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, but only to receive legal advice Two sent to hospital in Hastings accident An accident in downtown Hastings Wednesday send two female passengers in one car to an area hospital for treatment. Sgt. James Lee of the Hastings City Police Department reports Jamie Ulrich, 19, of Hastings was leaving the Car Quest parking kx. pulling through the southbound lane to proceed north on North Broadway. Ulrich struck^ a vehicle driven by Ryan Scharping, 17, Hastings, which was in the Passengers in the Scharping vehicle, Stephanie Coppens of Indiana and Marianne James of Delton both were taken by Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital for treatment. A third passenger, Todd James of Delton, was not injured. Tonya Leonard, a passenger in the Ulrich car also was not hurt. Ulrich was determined to be at fault in the accident, Lee said. southbound turn lane, Lee said. Mercy Ambulance personnel ready the second of two women injured in a downtown crash Wednesday for a trip to the hospital. The first victim is already in the ambulance. Sgt. James Lee of the Hastings City Police gathers information about a Wednesday accident on North Broadway in Hastings. Both vehicles tn the crash were Chevrolet Celebntys "Using the county's equipment is not the real issue, the real issue is they can't hear." Kenneth Radant in relation to the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act, Radant said. He also told the board that he and others al WBCH have never "used the word "litiga­ tion" in reference to the county's denial of the station's request. In a letter to County Administrator Brown. WBCH's attorney, John J. Ronayne III, said "...It is not enough to say that WBCH is being permitted to record Com­ mission proceedings employing solely its own equipment. The obligation of a public body to accommodate access goes beyond doing that which is minimally necessary. "In two different opinions, the Attorney Genera] has held that a public body 'is under a duty to exercise sincere efforts to accom­ modate* access....and should exercise reason­ able efforts to accommodate' access..." Ronaync said. "Your refusal to grant this fairly simple request docs not comport with the commis­ sion's duty to make 'sincere* and 'reasonable' efforts to accommodate WBCH's statutorily guaranteed right to record commission pro­ ceedings. This conclusion is reinforced by the complete lack of any rational explanation for the position which has been taken." Ronayne said. Bailey has said he was concerned that be­ cause there is only one audio outlet on the county's system and more than one media representative and members of the public might also want access to the audio feed. However, Ronayne maintains that it would be the media's obligation to agree upon pooling or sharing of the single audio feed and that the county would not have to be involved in that aspect. Radant asked the board to make Ronaync's letter a matter of record. County Prosecutor Dale Crowley and at­ torney Robert P. Tremp have advised the county that, in their opinions, the Open Meetings Act does not require a public body, such as the county board, to allow use of its electronic equipment for recording or broad­ cast purposes. Before the county board decided to investi­ gate the loud speaker system. Radant said a $5 "splitter" would solve the station's origi­ nal request He said the splitter is ’.ike an ex­ tension cord and the piece of wire would ac­ commodate two tape recorders He said larger splitters are available to accommodate four, six or more audio jacks. "But there is another alternative, and that is to plug one or more loudspeakers into the existing equipment. After all, that is what the external jack on the unit was designed for," Radant said. "... Either of these alternatives will better serve the public and I ask that without fur­ ther delay, this Board of Commissioners act on this matter today," he said. These children are waiting for the start of of the sack race in a glirrpse of last year's Chartton Park Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration, which is scheduled for next Thursday. Old-Fashioned Fourth set at Charlton Park Histone Charlton Park's 14th annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July will celebrate America's most popular holiday as ancestors once did. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 4. beginning with a flag rais­ ing ceremony. The 4th of July Veteran’s Association will offer a chicken barbecue and all the trimmings from noon to 4 p.m. for SI to veterans and S2 to everyone else, under the big tents in the Walnut Grove. Children of all ages can join in the three­ legged sack race, or water carrying relay, search for a needle tn a haystack, enter their freckles in the most freckles contest, and save room for the pie eating contest. Contests begin at 1 p.m. Last year visitors watched as a watermelon seed was propelled 32 feet to capture a blue ribbon. Twenty feet was the winning toss in the male 12 years old and over straw bale toss. Pie bakers can bring a homemade pie. get in free, enter the pie contest, and afterward watch as their pie is auctioned to the highest bidder. At the Village Stagecoach Stop, bot­ tomless mugs of lemonade will be served from the taproom and ice cream will be handcranked on the front lawn, while homemade pies will be auctioned in the 1886 Town Hall. The snack bar will feature all-American hot dogs and other goodies As always, the sandy beach, boat launch and picnic facilities will be available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.. a separate admission fee required. Admission is free to Barn County residents, all children IS years of age and younger and pie bakers. Non Barry County adults 16 and over will be charged $4. Charlton Park is located on Thomapplc Lake and River just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. For details call 945-3775. No fireworks will be displayed, nor are they allowed at Chariton Park. Delton-Kellogg to take part in new ‘Schools of Choice’ program by Mary Warner Staff Writer At least one school district in Barry County has decided to participate in a newlylegislated program allowing public school students to attend any school within their in­ termediate school district. The Delton-Kellogg school board decided at its June 17 meeting to open up the district to students from Hastings. "We're going to be offering a certain num­ ber of openings," Superintendent Dean Mc­ Beth said. "We have some space throughout our programs." McBeth said he did not anticipate a large number of applications for the openings. "If we end up having five to 10 kids. I’ll be sur­ prised." he said. The new program, called "Schools of Choice" was just signed into law by Gov. John Engler last week. The legislation is part of the 1996-97 state School Aid Budget. It is designed to "give parents more choice on where their children attend school." ac­ cording to Karla Garcia, legislative assistant for State Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa). The law changes the previous requirement that students must obtain permission from the school district in which they reside if they want to switch to a school in a different school district. Now. students can transfer to another district within the same intermediate school district without obtaining permission from the school district in which they reside. However, the legislation gives school dis­ tricts the choice of whether they will receive students from other districts. That choice wouldn't be on an individual case-by-case ba­ sis. but rather would involve offering a par­ ticular number of openings in the district to outside students. If there are too many appli­ cations for the openings, a lottery would be held to determine who was accepted into the district. If the number of openings does not exceed the number of students applying for the openings, then the district must accept the students, unless the students have previ­ ously been expelled from school or been suspended from school within the past two yean By July I. school districts have to figure out whether they will accept students into their district and by July 15 the districts have to make public just how many openings are available and in what areas. Jay Cason, superintendent of ThomappleKcllogg Schools in Middleville, said he be­ lieves a lol of school districts will not par­ ticipate this year because "there's not a whole lot of time to make an informed deci­ sion." The TK school board considered the matter at a special meeting Monday, and de­ cided not to offer openings in its schools for the coming school year According to Carl Schoesscl. superinten­ dent of Hastings Area Schools, as of last Wednesday his district hadn't even received any materials from the state outlining the provisions of the new bill. Schoesscl and the school board have had to rely on materials relating to the matter sent to them by the Michigan Association of School Boards and the Michigan Association of School Administrators. "I think it's unfortunate that something as important as this is as rushed as it is." Schossel said. The Hastings School Board will make a decision on the matter today (Thursday) at a 4 p.m. meeting. Intermediate districts are made up of a number of school districts, usually within the same county, who have joined together to jointly offer member districts special edu­ cation programs, programs for the gifted and talented and vocational education Hastings Schools belong to the Barry In­ termediate School District, which includes Hastings and Delton-Kellogg schools. Thornapple-Kellogg Schools belong to the Kent Intermediate School District, which is com­ prised of 20 school districts, the majority of them in Kent County. Cason said because TK belongs to an in­ termediate district largely made up of Kent County schools, there would probably not be a lot of students from the Kent ISD seek­ ing admittance to TK schools. "I can't envision a big load of kids sud­ denly wanting to come out to our school dis­ trict." he said However, he said, other school districts in the Kent ISD may be affected to a greater de­ gree "I wouldn't be at all surprised if there wasn't a fair number of kids going to inner city schools attempting to go to suburban schools." he said. That could mean financial hardship to the inner city schools. But the new legislation provides that if any school loses more than 10 percent of its student population because of the Schools of Choice law. the state will not take away more than 10 percent of the district’s state aid. Cason said suburban schools such as the Rockford school district are already over­ crowded, and probably wouldn't be able to al­ low transfer students anyway since they would have no openings. Other school districts may decide to offer openings. Cason said, to take advantage of the increased revenue they would receive from state aid. which is determined by the number of students in each district. Delton Superintendent McBeth said the board decided to participate in the program because "if the legislature is there to repre­ sent the people and the legislature is moving closer and closer to total choice (for what school a student attends), "we ought to be sensitive to what the people are telling the legislature." School districts may be tempted to do some athletic recruiting as a result of the new law, Cason said. However, he said, Michigan High School Athletic Association rules require that students who attend a cer­ tain school district but reside outside of the school district wait six months after they are admitted to a school district before they arc eligible to play sports. Parents who decide to try and get their children transferred to a different district will have to get over the hurdle of how to provide transportation for their children to the new school district. There arc no provisions in the Schools of Choice bill for transporta­ tion. and it would be up to parents to pro­ vide it and pay for it. However, school dis­ tricts can volunteer to provide the transporta­ tion if they so choose without being penal­ ized by the state, according to the new law. See 'Schools of Choice' CONTINUED on page 5 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 27. 1996 LETTERS from our readers: FINANCIAL ("<| Why support a private lake with money? I’ve seen it all now - Incompetence, educated idiots. God only knows what else I’ll take you on a trip back to 1957 with the Algonquin Lake Association, which has always been for a few to promote their own agenda. Wouldn't then and won't now listen to anyone with an idea. Some of the worst don't live on the lake any more. Ruin, then move on. They're so afraid some outsider might catch a bass or have a good time. They locked everyone out and called it a private lake after 1971. That was my last year of owning the store at the lake. Private lake - they only want others to financially support it. I do own property there, so don't let your mind wander. There were nice people on the lake in 1957 and still However. I read of one resident who should still be in Canada, and would be if it weren’t for President Carter doing him a favor. Clin­ ton's buddy - two of a kind. Why doesn't the Association pul a Port-aPrety on the beach? It's their responsibility. They sure won't police anything * they run the place from a safe distance The dam al Algonquin Lake was to be fixed four years ago Lack of money is not lhe reason w ith all the elite living around the lake Look at some of those mansions The lake level has been loo high right along, the reason being. I was told, was that four wells went dry when lowered. What docs that tell anyone with one part of a brain? The Algonquin Association officers should be sued for their part With the road being first to go if the dam broke, they called 911. DNR and who all. Everyone but the Barry County Road Commission. As they know now. they have som^- equipment. I got a call shortly after 10 o'clock that mor­ ning. They wanted to dig up private road fron­ tage across from the dam to fill hole. Do 1 have to say more? I was lucky to overhear one of our county commissioners telling about ail she had called - Rep. Geiger in Lansing. Ehlers in Washington, and telling about all of her responsibilities as a commissioner. That was less than 24 hours after the hole was spotted They have more important things to do than coddle private lake dwellers. 1 bet she forgot about calling FEM A. We need more changes. Makes you feel like asking if they can walk on water. Before someone gets this wrong, there could have been a tragedy, and thank God if all works out. Have any of the residents held back on flushing toilets because of lake level? Never gave it a thought did you? I have my horse parts factory running wide open- l m so far behind on the head parts. Donald Johnson Christian rock actually can’t hurt To the editor: In response to the letter in last week's Banner from the Darrel Elms family. I have a few comments to make. First, no music of any kind leads people to become suicidal. If a person commits sui­ cide. then that person has other emotional or mental problems. Rock music, to be specific, does not cause suicidal tendencies. I have listened to some of the most graphic lyrics, probably worse than most people have heard and obviously, I have not committed suicide. If rock music causes suicide, then my friends and I all would love to sec the scientific data to prove it. Second. Christian rock concerts are not dooming Hastings to hell. Parents should be happy that there is a safe, drug-free environ* mert where their children can have fun for a few nours. And I guess I do not understand why Christian rock is so bad. The lyrics in Chris* tian rock state Christian views, and as long as a child receives the message, why docs it matter how fast the strings of the guitar are strummed? Amy Haight Hastings should be dead If rock music does indeed cause suicide, I Reform needed for beef price reporting To the editor: Prices that U.S. farmers receive for beef cattle have been at a disaster level for more than a year Producers have been blamed for over pro­ duction. yet cattle numbers are lower than they have been in some previous years when prices were higher. It seems more likely that market concen­ tration. allowing price manipulation by packers, would be a more logical explanation for low farm beef prices. Independent beef producers have been in the dark because prices for contracted beef production have not been reported in the past. In other words, do corporations with contract production use those animals to compete with independent producers, thereby driving down the price? Legislation has been introduced in Congress by Senators Tim Johnson (DS.D.), Joe Skeen (R-N.M.) and Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.), the Competitive Live- I (liiiation? l\tircincnl? I’caCv nl Mind? stock Market Acts of 1996 (HR 3424). This legislation would modestly reform the nation 's price reporting mechanisms and bring con­ tracted cattle into the formula used to set market prices for livestock. Producers should be wondering if a nearly 40 percent drop in prices is entirely the re­ sult of high cattle numbers, especially when retail prices have declined very little. Accord­ ing to a 1996 U.S. Department of Agricul­ ture report, 87 percent of livestock slaughter is controlled by four packing companies, a far greater concentration than at any time in U.S. history. The Competitive Livestock Market Act of 1996 would: 1. Enable the administrator of the Grain inspection. Packers and Stockyards Adminis­ tration to develop and implement rules that prohibit non-competitive captive supplies of livestock. 2. Require reporting of the price and terms of sale for slaughter livestock purchased by packers who have more than 5 percent of the national market for a given species. 3. Require reporting of export sales of meat to the USDA on a weekly basis. Carl Mcllvain, president Michigan Fanners Union Hastings You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rale information, call I -800-1VS BOND 1-8OO-487-2663 U. A CORRECTION In a "Police Beal" item reported in last week's Banner, the age of bicycle rider Melissa Wallace was reported incorrectly. She is I0 years old. furnished by Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Most workers are not prepared for retirement STOCKS Whcn it comes to retirement planning, there seems to be a lot of talk but not much action. News of the coming boom in the over-65 population, the impeding demise of Social Security and the uncertain future cf Medicare is every where — in the media, on campaign trails, in the halls of Congress. Despite all this talk, numerous studies show that the average household has accumulated very little toward retirement One of those studies was conducted last year by economist James P. Smith of the Rand Corp, research organization. His data came from two government surveys conducted by the University of Michigan's Institute for Survey Research. Surveyed were 7.600 households with people in their >0s and 6.000 households with one person at least 70 years old. Among white households with 70-yearolds. the top 5 percent (based on household in­ come) have total assets of S655.000. in­ cluding real estate, busness ownership, sav­ ings. securities and other investable assets. The bottom I0 percent of this group have just $765 in assets Blacks and Hispanics have even less, across the board. The top 5 percent of black and Hispanic households have assets of SI82.000 and $226,000. respectively. Twenty percent of this group has nothing. However, the future for low-income workers may not be as bleak as it appears. An analysis of the Rand study by Registered Representative magazine says that Social Security. Supplemental Security Income, food sumps and Medicare “will actually make poor people better off when they retire." The Rand Study found that Social Security and pensions will provide the bottom 5 percent of wage-earners with 92.4 percent as much as their pre-retirement income. For the top 5 percent, these two sources provide only 29 percent as much pre-retirement earnings. The Rand study also found that the typical American household's pension. Social Securi­ ty and savings should provide about twothirds as much income as the household earn­ ed before retirement. Considering that retirges usually hav# lower expenses, the study concluded that this is probably adequate. However, a closer look at the numbers sug­ gest otherwise, for median-income households, the study found that Social Security and pensions replace less than half of pre-retirement income (see chart). This means Hotirtoid taw hrac* 5 10 20 50 80 90 95 tart* al HoaMd km Tto «i hoax 10.8 13.4 16.7 21.3 21.8 22.3 19.6 Sana Sort, 81.6 591 42.1 24.1 15.4 11.3 9.4 The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from ' the pre­ vious week. Close Change AT&T 62 Ameritech 58’/. Anheuser-Busch 757. Chrysler 637. CMS Energy 307a Coca Cola 487. Dow Chemical 80s/. Exxon 86s/. Family Dollar 17 32s/. Ford General Motors 537. TCF Financial 32s/. Hastings Mfg. 25Vt IBM 997< JCPenney 517a Johnson & Johnson 497a Kmart 127. 72'h Kellogg Company 477. McDonald's 487. Sears Southeast Mich. GasI 167? Spartan Motors 87a 437a Upjohn 383.95 Gold Silver 5.18 5719.27 Dow Jones 393,000,000 Volume + 2’/e + »/8 + 2’/8 +’/4 + 2’/e -»/e -1»/e —1’/e —*/4 — —1 + V/2 -1«/l Write Us A Letter. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will* be prinled is the writer's name and community of residence. We Io not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Leiters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All U tters are subject to editing for style, grammar und sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of fcr-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Leiters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public . interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one latter per person per month • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. + 1’/2 —1»/e + 1/- EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! -1.65 -.01 + 91.24 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cariton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line' 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. if. taa> SxdSrartj 92.4 72.5 58.8 45.3 37.3 33.5 29.0 (Households with people age 51 to 61) Source: Rand Corp. that future retirees must rely on personal sav­ ings to provide more than half of their income in retirement. Without this income, they will have to dramatically reduce their standards of living. When it comes to retirement planning, many people talk the talk, but obviously, few walk the walk. Put your words into action — start saving today. A comfortable retirement is your personal responsibility. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. bows mu nt •> ■ i *«>ni How to you feel about HastingsBaNNER A “Riverwalk" along the Thcnwpple River is City Council and there are hopes to have it funded through about putting in such a recreational trail in town? Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtahed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N. Broadway MasUngs. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacob* Pr**O*rt Joyce Ryen Treasurer Fradartc Jacob* Vc« PrasMtont Stophen Jacob* Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elam* Gf&ert (Aawtonr Eddor) Karen Maude Barbara Gal Jean Gaflup Cody Sm«h Sharon Miter James Jensen Mandy Mabel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CisssAsd ads accepted Monday through Fndsy 6 am to 5Xpm. Saturday 8Xam. • Noon Scott Ommen Demse HoweB Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Andy Cove, Mton: “I have no idea." Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. P.O Bom B Hasongs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paxi at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Corine Robert. Hastings: “That would be cool, because then there would be something for the kids to walk down." Norton Crone, Hastings: “Sure.” Leona Clark, Hastings: “I would never use it. but it would be fine with me.” "I think it would be all right." “I r>~kuMv t ruEhJtn « walker." �The Hastlnqs Banner — Thursday. June 27. 1996 — Page 5 AGREEMENT, continued from page 1 place «) it will be ready if the plan amend­ ment is passed. The "plan amendment that we’re dealing with now had to be approved by at least 67 percent of the municipalities within six months of the date of the agreement..." which would be Aug. 16. so now the time is extended Trouble over the host agreement started brewing June 11 when the County Board ap­ proved a solid waste plan amendment that City Management says is inconsistent with the host agreement and previous negotiations held between both parties City Management is objecting to a clause in the amendment that would end its right to import waste from 19 other counties if the host community agreement is no longer in force or is terminated for any reason "It is our understanding that the language added by the county was to 'punish' HSS in the event the Host Community Agreement was terminated as a result of a default by HSS and to provide an incentive to negotiate a new agreement, should this one expire on its own terms." Cleary said in a letter to Bailey. "We do not have a problem with this. HSS should not. however, be punished in the event the Host Community Agreement is terminated as a result of an event of default by the county. Even then, we arc not asking to keep the benefit of the new amendment, but only that we be put back in the same position we arc in today. This way. both parties have a disincentive to violate the terms of the Host Community Agreement. This accomplishes the objectives of the County and HSS in the most equitable manner." he said. City Management could accept the amendment, he said, if the following were added: “unless such termination is the result of a default on the part of the county, in which case, this amendment shall become void and the plan as it existed on Feb. 16 shall immediately be reinstated." "We believe this cures the inequities pre­ sented in the plan amendment as passed.” Cleary said. Donnell this week urged the county board not to change the amendment, which also limits the landfill to 48 acres. The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee previously approved the amend­ ment. which has be approved by two-thirds of the 21 governmental units in the county and the Michigan Department of Environ­ mental Quality before it becomes effective. "If we have to have a host agreement al any cost, then we don't want a host agreernent in Barry County," County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman said. "We want it with our stipulations and our rules that's go­ ing to help the county so that will guarantee we re not going to have a lawsuit... no law­ suits because that’s what we can easily get drawn into and we have to make sure that doesn't happen. "We hired an attorney and he's doing us a great job and he's recommended to all the board what we should do and we should lis­ ten very seriously to what he's telling us, not to accept a host agreement at any cost." Newman said after the meeting. "When 1 ran (for the board) last time I said I was opposed to a regional landfill and what •hat was at that time was...unlimited vol- ume. anything you want. I was opposed to that and I'm still opposed to that." Bailes said after the meeting "What »c Tied to do in negotiations was... we limited the volume they could bring in daily and we limited the size of the landfill. Initially, the whole thing started when they thought they had the right to haul in anything the) wanted. They feel they have the nght to haul in from all those counties." The language to the amendment was added to protect the county from being sued after a City Management attorney in negotiations threatened to sue “for a taking, which means you're taking away something they already had" or think they had. Bailey said. "...We wanted to clean up that questionable lan­ guage "I said lime out." when lhe threat of suing was mentioned. Bailey said. "I’m not going to get Barry' County into the middle of a gumbo. I won’t vote for it. if it gets voted in I won’t be supporting it." Newman said City Management has "a record of suing small counties." Cleary said it is sometimes necessary to sue if a county defaults. ’’The county is trying to protect the public interests and we need to protect our financial assets," Cleary said after leaving the County Board meeting. He said the company's objection to lhe wording in the latest amendment is a legal question about what happens to the compa­ ny's rights if the contract is breached. "The county’s interpretation has been one thing and our attorney's interpretation has been another." Cleary said. "What lhe county was trying to do was just make that clear in the event of a termination and that's fine. However, since that wasn't a discussion at the table when we negotiated it. what we re asking for is. hey. if you breech this contract, we don't really want to sue you. but throw it back to the way the question is now. It gives us a right to clarify it. "There are a lot of proposals out there to change the solid waste act now. I'm confi­ dent that that's going to happen. This is go­ ing to be a moot point, but it does get down to principle and just as much as it was prin­ ciple for the county to say we need this to protect us in lhe event that that does happen, it also important for the company to protect itself because there are situations where counties do breech. Notice of Secood Mirt<w Uto Default having been mode in the condition* of a certain mortgage mode on the 27th day of September 1995. by Daryl Corpenter and Brenda A->gu* a/k/a/ Brenda Carpenter, husband and wife of 6370 M-66. Nosbv.ll. Mi 49322 os Mor­ tgagor to Everdry Waterproofmg. Inc.. O Michigan Corporation, of 900 47th Street. Wyoming. Michigan 49309 a* Mortgagee said mortgage having been recorded on April 25. 1996 in the of­ fice of the Register ol Deed* for Barry County. Michigan at Liber 658. Poge 158-159 Barry County Record* on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at dote of this notice the amount of 57.310.00 dollar* principal. $191.21 interest for a total amount owing of $7,070.66 from date hereof at 10.5% per annum, and no suit or proceeding in law or equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any port of the debt secured by *o<d mor tgoge ond the power of *oie tot to* mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default Because of said default said mortgage by virtue of the option given in said mortgage, ho* heretofore ond doe* now declare the entire prin­ cipal »um secured to be paid by mortgage tc be due ond payable to Everdry Waterproof mg. Inc . Therefore notice is hereby given that on Thur* day . August 15. 1996 ot 1 00 p.m. at the South front outer door, of the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. Hosting*. Michigan, there will be offered for tale ond sold to the highest bid der ot public auction or vecdue for the purpose of satisfying the amount* due ond unpaid on *a>d mortgage, together with interest, legal cost* and charges of safe. including on attorney fee of $75.00 provided by low in said mortgage the land* ond premise* in said mr.rtgoge mentioned ond describ­ ed a* follow* to wit Township of Maple Grove. County of Barry. State of Michigan, to-wit Lot 6 of Reppert Acre* according to the record­ ed plat thereof a* recorded m L.uer 4 of plat* on poge 26. PPf 100-014-000-220-00 (larger parcel). The length of redemption period from such sale will bo six (6) month* from date of sole MSA 27A 3240<6) Dated June 21 1996 CAR* I MUllENDORE Attorney* lor Everdry Waterproofing. Inc. By Duane A. Carr (P11644) PO Box 40 Greenv.lle Mi 48838 (616)754-4611 (*'>•) manner..." Why would City Management want a host agreement? It's just better to try and get things worked out on a positive basis." Cleary said. "We want to be concerned about the community's concerns and interest. I think we have indicated that in the terms of the agreement that we made. "As far as lhe financial aspects, we’ve probably got more to gain by just betting on the legislation in the end. But that's not everything. Good corporations need to be part of lhe communities. This is a ’ough business. A lot of people have a hard time accepting landfills and so it's even more im­ portant in the waste management business to try to be as much as a part of the commu­ nity and do things on a positive basis and that's what we re trying to do." Cleary said. Bailey doesn't expect legislators to take any action this year to allow free flow in the solid waste industry "because there is a gen­ eral election in November and those stale reps aren't going to touch that...I ac.-nire the (county) board. It's almost election time and that’s a hot issue, and we're not running from it. We re trying to do what’s best for the county and we've had at least enough for­ titude to stand up and say we need a host agreement but we need a better 451 (solid waste plan) so there's a better definition” without ambiguity. "I will not sign a bad agreement and if an agreement has something in it that I don't like." Bailey said. "I would rather not sign it and have the stale shove something down my throat than to roll over and say okay, here you go.’ And that's where we're at. and that is a big stumbling block. "I'm confident had this issue been talked about during our actual negotiations they would have been worked out." Cleary said. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell speaks to Rotary about the 'State ol the City.' Mayor Champbell gives ‘State of the City’ report by Jason Carr Staff Writer Hastings' Mayor Frank Campbell gave the "State of the City" report to the Rotary Club Monday. Campbell first praised all local officials for their work on the Algonquin Lake dam situation last week. He said that to his knowledge the dam is secure at this point. Campbell also said the city's proposed in­ dustrial park is proceeding according to plan. He said officials plan to put green park land between the industrial park and the Hanover Village residential areas. Campbell also said the city has an agree­ ment with Hastings Township to provide water and sewer services fo. lhe new Star El­ ementary School and is planning to provide sewer services for lhe Kellogg Community College facility in Rutland Township. Campbell said the city does not see itself as isolated from lhe surrounding townships, but rather as "part of the total community.” adding "We're going to expand and work to­ gether." Campbell also said that the downtown de­ Employees at Plumbs supermarket in Hastings have a new four-year contract that will take effect July I. The local Plumb's has 93 members of Lo­ cal 951 of lhe United Food and Commercial Workers, which last week ratified a new pact with 10 Plumb's and three Piggly Wiggly grocery stores in Grand Rapids, Muskegon. Newaygo. Reed City and Whitehall. The contract, passed by membership by nearly a four-to-one margin, included signifi­ cant improvements in many area, said union officials, including wages, health and welfare benefits and personal days. Robert Potter, president of Local 951. said the union is pleased with the results. "This contract provides improvements for Plumb's and Piggly members in almost ev­ ery area of the agreement. I am confident it will provide security and stability for our members over lhe next four years.” One of the members of the union's bar­ gaining team was Shirley Griffin, a cashier at lhe Hastings Plumb's. Under terms of the contract, all workers will receive immediate pay increases and all but 15 of the more than 600 union members will receive an increase of at least a dollar over lhe four years of the contract's term. Bruce Cam one y, a Local 951 member rep­ resenting Piggly Wiggly No. 682. said "Get­ ting our wage scale up to levels that are comparable with other unionized retailers in the area, especially in Grand Rapids, was a goal of ours, and I think we achieved that goal. "Getting dental and vision benefits was another goal we achieved. To get the kind of vote we did shows that we did a good job and Sth JudkUi Circuit Barry County PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law the chief circuit |udge an­ nually review* the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July I. 1996 Thi* review is limited by law to the following criteria: whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Ad ore being met. ond whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a man­ ner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written com­ ment* to the chief |udge relating to these criteria. Send your written comment*, with your name and address, to: Hon. James H. Fisher. 220 West State Street. Hosting*. Ml 49058. (6/27) got a good contract." Union officials said lhe new contract in­ cluded many meaningful changes in health benefits with the addition of a preferred provider system of payment, which increases hospital payments from 80 to 90 percent for members who choose that option. Prescrip­ tion benefits also have been enhanced and on Jan. 1 of next year, all full-time employees and part-time workers with more than five years of service will be eligible to receive vision and denial benefits. In personal days, there were two changes. HOMEOWNERS! living from paycheck to paycheckI velopment is working well, pointing out that "I don't know of any store front, except maybe one or two, that doesn't have a ten­ ant." The mayor also gave updates on several development projects around lhe city, saying that Northridge Estates is moving into its Phase II plans and that the Hanover Village project is moving "al full speed." He said the city plans to put a street through the project that would link Hanover Street and Starr School Road. He also said that lhe industrial incubator on East State Street is now home to about 35 to 50 jobs. The mayor was asked about contaminated sites in the city, especially lhe former Stan­ dard gas station on West State Street near Broadway. Campbell said to his knowledge there are no sites in the city that are "con­ taminated and not under control." adding that the gas station is now on the market. City Manager Howard Penrod added that the phone number fur the realtor in charge of the site is at City Hall. ‘School* of Choice’ CONTINUED from page 3 Plumb’s employees agree on 4-year pact L£GAL NOTICE Jun« 10. 1996 - 7:00pm. Six boord m«mb«r* prosonf. deputy clerk. Commt»»ion«r Bailey, six Quests Cruflenden absent. Minutes approved, treasurer s report placed on We. Discussed Chorlto- Pork millage. Approved payment of MT A due*. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:05. Juanita A. Slocum, deputy clerk Attested to by: Richard C Thomas. Supervisor (6/77) Cleary said there is no financial harm to the company if it doesn't have a host agree­ ment. "We're working hard with the rest of the solid waste industry in Michigan to change the law. Free flow is happening. I'm on a national task force lhe Board of Governors of National Soiid Waste Management Associa­ tion. The whole issue of market flow has been beaten down in the courts. Free flow is going to be here for solid waste and Michi­ gan is going to follow shortly in some One was a new schedule that increases the number of personal days for middle senior employees. The other was a "pay if you don't use them" to enable employees to re­ ceive payment for unused personal days in the form of a Christmas bonus. Stepheni Schlinker, representing the Food and Commercial Workers' local, said that supermarket employees' nine wage charts vary greatly, depending on seniority, job de­ scription and department. She said an entry-level service clerk is lowest paid, at $4.75 an hour. Current ser­ vice clerks, however, will be bumped up to $4.90 immediately with the new contract. New cashiers make $5 an hour, but current cashiers will get a raise to $5.30 to $5.50 with the new pact as of July I. Experienced cashiers can make up to $7.50 an hour. Deli, produce and bakery managers cam $8.50 to start, but will make $9 an hour with lhe new contract next month. The highest paid union employee in all lhe supermarkets in the West Michigan area represented by Local 951 is a deli/produce/bakery manager with the right amount of experience who makes $11.25 an hour. Store manager at the Hastings Plumb's is Dan Brown and Michael O'Kane is assistant manager. Plan your Spring Garage Sale NOW! Advertise it in the Banner Classifieds! According to McBeth, transportation for tuition students — students from out of the district who pay to go to Delton-Kellogg — has been arranged for the students if the par­ ents request it. "Well ask the parents to take the child to the nearest stop (within the Delton-Kellogg school district) and if we go right by there well put a stop in," McBeth said. The deadline to apply to a school for ad­ mittance is Aug. 1. By Aug. 15 school dis­ tricts must notify applicants whether they have been accepted or not. School districts who choose not to offer openings to transfer students this year may change their minds next year, but they must decide by June 1 of 1997. According to Cason, the new law may have had a much greater impact on school districts across lhe state if it had been passed in its original form. Cason said originally the proposal was to allow students to choose schools both within the school district and within districts bounded by the home school district Cason said an informal agreement already exists between schools in the Kent ISD to allow students to switch districts. Cason said the superintendents of the two districts af­ fected by a transfer will examine situations case by case and make a decision on whether to allow lhe transfer. Cason said the matter of whether a student can choose which school to attend has "been on the political agenda of politicians for a long time." but surveys indicate that "over­ whelmingly the majority of parents want their children to go to their home school dis­ trict." LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! Cnrt UpkU. 1-61MJ7-44N StatowUe 1-80M68-2221 AAA MOWTOAOX 6 FlHAMCVU. COWFOAATXX H Carnival Your new Presto! Check Card works just as hard for the community! The new Presto! Check Card not only offers a much more convenient way to pay for your purchases, hut each time you use the Presto! Check Card for an off-line debit to your checking account, United Bank will contribute $.10 to a charity in your community’! Save Over $2,500 Per Cabin SPECIAL FALL RATES From Only... $364.25 Per Person* S --------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR CAR.MVAL CRUISE HEADQUARTERS Premier Travel ------------------------------------------------------------------------- r 71“ Moa.-Fri. $36-6; Sarurda. 10-2 Carnival THE MOST POPt LUI CJU thE UXE IA THE WORLD-. Enjoy all the advantages ot worldwide ATM access, make purchases any­ where MasterCard _ is accepted, access your checking account without writing a check.. .and help out a good cause in your own home town! _ _ .» \ ’ •* **' „ '■>» » " " ’* Member Fine • tX UNITED DANK ® lYter J ihr.meh IkxcmKr U. I***6 OF MICHIGAN �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 27, 1996 DAM, continued from page 1 Hole* in the pipe were the apparent cause ol the ncar-collapsc of the 14-fooi-high earthen dam last Wednexh) Ha)C* said (hat dirt surrounding the buned pipe probably seeped into lhe pipe through holes live to six inches in diameter that had developed due to rusting. The dirt was swept up by the water current, and traveled through the 36-inch pipe and a 14-fool-widc culvert underneath Slate Road into downstream Kurtz C reek As more dirt spilled into lhe pipe through the holes, an underground hole in the earth des eloped, which last Wednesday finally col­ lapsed in on itself, causing a 12-foot-high sinkhole Quick response from the Barry County Road Commission and various emergency services in the county averted catastrophe A temporary spillway was constructed by the Road Commission, which stabilized lhe sit­ uation. But Algonquin Lake residents are now faced with the prospect of having io pay to have lhe dam repaired. Hayes said the Algo­ nquin Lake Community Association is listed as owner. Hayes has notified lhe Lake Association that the spillway constructed by the Road Commission can only be considered a tem­ porary solution and "a permanent solution is necessary." Sharpe said "some kind of assessment" may have Io be made against all lhe property owners around the lake to pay for dam re­ pairs The association has notified lake residents that the association will meet Monday. July Expert Wanted WORD •••••■ EXCEL > > POMRPOW Part Time As Needed Send Resume to Jane Westerly ■ FHI, Inc. 102 Cook Rd., Hastings, Ml 49056 at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann JU HaUingv Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson V»c*r Phone 623-2050 (Dehunl after 6 pm weekday or all das weekends Sunda) Monuag Mass 10.00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Do»hng. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (6161 758 3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 am . Sunday School 11:00 am . Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 p.m HASTINGS FREE MLTWMMST (Iff. RUH. Comer Stale Rd and Boltwood Sl.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail Avsociate PaUi* Phone 945-9121 Sundav - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 Morn mg Worship 6 00 pm Evening acitvttiev Wednesday —7pm — diarr group* in *arwu* home* Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study al the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway Hastings. Mi 49058 Pauor Carl Litchfield Phone .367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 a.m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 1100 a m Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCH<X)L. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult claMCi. Gaining Per­ sonal Financial Freedom. Founda luaui [Xctrinc* of Faith. The Minor Pn^ihets-Calling God's Peo­ ple Bask To God. Buildmg Losing Relalsumhips with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for lhe class that Fits your needs 4-H. Mondays 6 30-8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sund-n. 5:00p.m al 154 E Braoduay. Woodland tLaubaugh residence I and Wednes day. 5 15 pm al lhe Hidden Valley Cianmunity Center Community Breaklast the third Saturday each m>>nth 8 00 a.m.. frees* ill offering You arc invited and welcome WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grose Road Pas- -r Ben Her nng. 9 30 a m. Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Wheelchair accessible and elevator QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Tnr* bridge (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHUBCH. .309 E Woodlawn. Has!mgs. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Service*: Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Classes for all ages; 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4ih Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awana Club*. 7 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7 00 p.m . Adult* Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE:. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 948 8890 or 948 2667 Sunday SchoN 10 a m . Sunday Mommg Worship 11 a.m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, pleave call for more details THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jcffrev A Amen. Pastor Church office ph<w 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Mommg Pravcr 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services. For more infor­ mation call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick al 948-2101 St Andrew sis a pan of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. tmmhng address - 1651 Math,uai Rd . Hawnp. Ml 49051) meeting al Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sanduskv Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9:30 a m . Bible School; 10:30 a m . Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday , in home Bible study Call for location — 623-3110. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHVRCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m CHURCH OF THE N AZ ARENE, 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Sen ices 9 45 a.m. Sundav School Hour. 1100 a m Mommg Worship Service. 6 00 p.m. Even; mg Sen kc. Wednesday 7 00 pm Senices for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852 9228 Morning Celebratx* 10 a tn. Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. June 30 — 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Ho­ ly Communion Thursday. June 27 - Ruth Circle. 6:30 Softball. 8 00 AA. Saturday. June 28 - 8 00 NA Monday. July I — 7:00. Brothen of Grace Tuesday. July 2 - 6:30. Softball; 7:00. Shepherding Committee. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M 79 Lawrence Hublev. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-1995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning wor­ ship; 6 00 p m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pal Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services Prayer ineetmg. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 Wes: State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kai* Club or Junior Bible Quz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Tern Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Saidy - No age limits ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Falter Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 00am and 1115am. Coofewom Saturday 4«M 30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. CdttarCreek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastoi Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 1000 a m ; Wor­ ship 11.00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible ■’ 00 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hasting* Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945-9224 Sunday Services - 9 45 a m . Bible Classes for all ages. 10:40 a.m. Mommg Worship Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing your Faith. 5:30 p m youth meeting with 'Youth with a Message" 945-9224. 6:30 p m Bible study for all S„S CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHVRCH. 150 131st Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9 30 am.. Saturday Mass during the summer 6:00 p.m.; Communion Services Wednesday, fhday at 9:00 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHVRCH. comer of Green and Church streets Dr. Button) W Coe. Pastor Craig Slapen. Music Director and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9:30 a.m — with child care for tn faots and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 8. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHVRCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G. Kent Keller Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler, Program'Youth Director Thursday, June 27 — 9:30. Line Dancing for Beginners - Hall. 10 00. Line Dancing Sun day. June 30 - 9:30 am and 11:00 a m Morning Worship Communion Celebrated. (9:30 ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH AM FM) Nursery i* provided for both services; 10:30 a.m. "Coffee Hour" - Dining Room; 11:20 a m. Children * Church 1. at 7 p m. al the Algonquin Lodge on Iro­ quois Trail. Engineers from E/XRTH Tech of Grand Rapids, who are doing the consulting work on the dam for the association, will be present to answer residents' questions. Tom Tellier, an engineer with EARTH Tech, said his company is "in the process of putting together what it will take to fix" the dam. "The outlet pipe has in essence collapsed." Tellier said. However, he said, "the dam is stable." Association secretary Deming reiterated that “right now (the dam) is stable and it's OK to go ahead and use (the lake) and boat on it." Efforts to assess the damage have been hampered by high waler levels on the lake. When the sinkhole developed last week, the Barry County Road Commission blocked off the flow of water from Carter Lake, which is joined to Algonquin Lake by an underground culvert. Hayes said a sheet of plywood was placed over lhe culvert opening to slop lhe flow of water into Algonquin Lake. However. Carter Lake began to fill up with water and the culvert opening eventu­ ally had lo be partially uncovered, allowing water again to flow into Algonquin Lake Thus. though the temporary spillway low­ ered the lake level for awhile, lhe opening of the culvert between Carter and Algonquin lakes raised the level again. Waler from rain storms last Monday and Tuesday, which precipitated the dam crisis, are still moving through Algonquin Lake's 14-square-mile drainage vea. according to Tellier. A written notice announcing Monday's meeting asks those who attend to "bring an open mind as we need to solve this problem ASAP (as soon as possible)." Sharpe said that the 1992 dam inspection report said that "there was corrosion in the pipe, but nothing significant, according to the report." Sharpe said the report indicated "a couple of minute things" that were a problem with the dam's condition. Deming said. "When the engineers did lhe inspection (in 1992) they told us (the dam) was stable, the spillway was fine, and we should watch it.** According lo Hayes, the sinkhole last Wednesday uncovered a six-foot-high con­ crete wall in the dam embankment that may have been a seawall. Hayes said that wall had "a big crack in it" and the wall was bulging out m the direction of the downstream water flow. Lake waler may have to be drained enough to "block off the principal spillway where the sinkhole occurred" while repairs are be­ ing made, Hayes said. Sandra James, a Barry County Commis­ sioner and resident of Algonquin Lake, said that "hopefully, if they only have to draw down a couple of feet to get to the repair area, it won't put us (lake residents) out of commission." The dam crisis occurred during the peak season for lake recreational activities. The dam was due to be inspected again this coming August. It's hazard potential rat­ ing is "significant," Hayes said, meaning if something happened to the dam. "there would probably be no loss of life, but the property damage could be substantial." The dam was built in 1927. Hayes said "corrugated metal pipe wont last in certain environments very long." The 1992 inspection report recommended that the pipe be lined with a "non-corrosive mate­ rial." "The first priority of repair is the 36-inch corrugated metal pipe." the report said. "The outflow capacity pipe should be replaced to reduce the potential for breeching of em­ bankment during repairs. In-place repairs would consist of placing an inner liner in the pipe and filling between the liner and the ex­ isting pipe with an injected grout mixture." Hayes said that the usual procedure for the stale agency after receiving a report indicat­ ing that such repairs needed to be made is to "say (to the dam owners) that we would con­ cur with these recommendations and that (the dam owners) should do something about it." According to Road Commission Manager/Enginecr Jack L. Kineman. it cost lhe Road Commission $12,000 to construct the temporary spillway. "As far as I know, the cost will be absorbed by the county." Kine­ man said. The dam repairs were made on pri­ vate lake association property, but the dam is located just off State Road, and if it had collapsed, the road and underground culvert might have suffered serious damage. "The justification (for the county making the ex­ penditure) was saving the road and the cul­ vert." Kineman said. "If we lost that the re­ placement (costs) would be considerable." The county's large square culvert which connects with the dam pipe had to be cut open at the top to allow access for the waler from the temporary spillway, but Kineman Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions'’ — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan BANNER ca//...945-9554 said the culvert can be repaired once the dam is repaired. Lake Association officials. Commissioner James, and engineers from EARTH Tech praised the Road Commission and Barry County emergency agencies who responded lo the cnsis last Wednesday. The work lhe Road Commission did on lhe temporary spillway was "amazing" and "very impressive." according to Tellier. James said. "1 was really proud to be a Barr> County Commissioner and be a repre­ sentative for this area and sec all lhe different entities work together." (Part of James' dis­ trict is Rutland Township, where the dam is located.) She praised "lhe Sheriffs Department. 911. (county emergency management direc­ tor) John Hislop, the workers from Con­ sumers Power, who were there in case of a gas problem, the Red Cross... The Red Cross brought sandwiches and iced tea..J didn't hear anybody with a harsh word. It was very positive in a strained situation." BOY, Nathan Scott, born at Pennock Hospital on June 11 at 8:45 a.m. to Charity and Wesley Wilkins. Nashville, weighing 9 lbs.. 4 ozs BOY. Dalton Steven, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 16 at 11:09 a.m. to Chad arid Shelly Risner, Gun Lake, weighing 8 lb*. 14ft ozs. and 21 inches long. J BOY. Dustin James, bora at Pennock Hospital on June 17 at 2:37 p.m. to Tracy and Jason Anderson. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 !os.. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long and 21 inches long. GIRL, Ashley Jeanne, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 12 at 4:52 p.m. lo Frank and Jeri Weinbrecht, Hastings, weighing 4 lbs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Kaitlyn Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 13 al 3:19 p.m. to Dcmce and Jonathan Bancroft, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 12M ozs. and 2OV5 inches long. GIRL, Kearstan Danielle, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 14 at 11:28 a.m. to Kathem VanBuren and David Dunklee. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. Lynn and Martha Laubaugh wish to an­ nounce the arrival of Jesse Owen on June 15th at home. 154 E. Broadway. Woodland, Ml. 48897 with lhe assistance of mid wife Laura Slater of Ada. Jesse weighed 7 lbs., 12 ozs. There to welcome him were Lucas. Lacey. Lindsay and Jordan. All are doing well. GIRL, Jeanette Rose, bora at Pennock Hospital on June 15 at 2:15 p.m. to Jason and Jenny Royal, Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY. Bradley Earl, born at Pennock Hospital on June 17 al 7:43 a.m. to Danielle Cook and Brad Hall. Hastings, weighing 4 lbs., 8 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Haley Marie, bora at Pennock Hospital on June 13 al 8:38 a.m. to Hope Rein. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. SVi ozs. and 21 inches long. Ha Martin NASHVILLE - Ila Martin, age 92, Nash­ ville, passed away Monday. June 24, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on July 14,1903 in Remus, the daughter of John and Ella Mac (Patton) Sears. She was raised in the Remus/Six Lakes area and was married to Rosco Hindman and Byron “Sandy” Martin who both preceded her in death. She was employed at lhe Merton Hotel in Grand Rapids, the Baxter Laundry Company, did Childcare, and had a Painting/Wallpaper business with her husband. She belonged to “Club 60” in Nashville and the Nashville Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting for other people. She was preceded in death by both husbands; daughters, Reva Burgess, Eva Hindman; son. Enis Hindman; twin sister, Lila and sister, Dorothy Humphrey. She is survived by grandchildren, Thomas and Darlene Burgess of Hudsonville, Les and Cheryl Gilbert of Nashville, Dale and Lenora Carpenter of Bay City, William and Nancy Burgess of Bradenton, Florida, and Carl and Alleen Aardsma of Everett, Washington; seventeen great-grandchildren; nine great­ great-grandchildren and uncounted number of foster grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 26, 1996 at the Nashville Baptist Church with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial look place in Rosedale Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. I_ _ Kathryn V. Gardiner_______ | GIRL, Haley Nicole, bora al Pennock Hospital on June 18 at 12:08 p.m. to Stew and Tammy Martin. Middleville, weighing 7 lbs.. 4ft ozs. and 21ft inches long. GIRL, Hayden Pearl, bora at Pennock Hospital on June 19 at 1:10 a.m. to Gary and Dora Krebs. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 20ft inches long. BOY, Kyle Denman, bora at Pennock Hospital on June 19 at 9:34 a m. to Andy and Diana Srodawa. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 21 ft inches long. GIRL, McKenzie Diane, bora at Pennoc; Hospital on June 19 at 1:28 a m. to Mr. and Mrs. Marty Kermeen, Middleville, weighing 8 lbs., ft oz. and 20 *nches long. GIRL, Kylie Morgan, born at Pennxrk Hospital on June 20 at 2:37 p.m. to R.-nee VanderTuin and Ron Skinner. MuV1|r rille, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Holy Louise, bora at Pennock Hospital on June 21 at 8:16 a.m. to Kristie and Jerry Binns. Mulliken, weighing 7 lbs., Il ozs. and 19ft inches long. GIRL, Brieyana Whitley, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 22 at 12:14 a.m. to E.:zabeth Massie. Clarksville and Kelvin Hegwxxl, Kalamazoo, weighing 7 lbs.. 10'4 ozs. ard 20 inches long. I Marguerite L. Bassett| FLORIDA - Marguerite L. Bassett of New Port Richey, Ronda and formerly of Hastings passed away December 20, 1995 in Florida. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 29 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hastings Township Cemetery (McKeown Road). Meet the family following the service at Marcia Ingrams, 215 West Amy, Hastings. Funeral Services were held Monday, June 24, 1996 at Royal Funeral Home with Reverend Delmer B. Case officiating. Burial was in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney. Memorial donations may be made to Mercy Pavilion, 80 N. 20th Sl, Battle Creek, MI 49015. I Esther Ho^iein| OLDS MANOR - Esther Hoeflein, age 76, of Olds Manor and formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, June 22, 1996 after suffering many years with Alzheimers Disease. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; a daughter Margaret; a granddaugh­ ter, Maureen; and a great grandson Brandon. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Maty Louise and Richard Swenson; her grand­ children, Mark, Mary Beth, Nancy, and Anders; three great grandchildren; sisters, Geraldine and Gordon Armstrong of Massa­ chusetts, Marcella Delores &. Ron Matters of California. There will be no public visitation. A Private Mass will be held at Sl Rose of Lima in Hastings. Interment will be at Dowling Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contri­ butions to Olds Manor. Arrangements were made by Matthysse & Kuiper Funeral Home. LAKE ODESSA - Kathryn V. Gardiner, age 85, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, June 23, 1996 at the Sl Johns Hospital in Leaven­ worth, Kansas. She was bora October 5,1910 in Lake Odes­ sa, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Cox) Runyan. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1929. She married Donald J. Gardiner in Lake Odessa in 1930. They divorced in 1945. She lived in the Lake Odessa area most of her life and retired from Fisher Body in Lans­ ing in 1975. She was a member of lhe First Congrega­ tional Church of Lake Odessa, the Lake Odessa Historical Society. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Claudia Glass and Jean Taylor, two brothers, Leo and Clair Runyan. She is survived by one son, Larry (Betty) Gardiner of Leavenworth. Kansas; one grand­ daughter, Cindy Fosburg; three great grand­ sons, Shane, Chad and Colton Fosburg all of Manhattan. Kansas. Graveside Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 27,1996 at 10:30 a.m. at Lake­ side Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Historical Society. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Thoma I. Wilson BATTLE CREEK-Thora I. Wilson, age 99. of Battle Creek, passed away June 20,1996, at Mercy Pavilion. She was born August 15, 1896 in Tyler, Minnesota, the daughter of Ole and Mette (Hansen) Ingvartsen. She fanned with her husband in Luck, Wisconsin and came to Battle Creek in 1972. She was a volunteer since 1974 at the Veter­ an’s Administration Medical Center in Fl Custer and made over 500 lap robes for hospital patients. She was also a volunteer at the Community Center since 1974. She enjoyed raising flowers, crochet and travel and liked to ride motorcycles. She married Edwin R. Wilson on November 2, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he preceded her in death in 1973. She was also preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Mrs. Wilson is survived by daughter, Lorraine Rook of Springfield; grandson, Patrick J. Rook of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; great granddaughter, Laura Akright of Sheboy­ gan, Wisconsin; great grandson, Steven P. Rook of Cleveland, Wisconsin; great great granddaughter, Amber Lynn Akright of Sheboygan. Wisconsin. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 27, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS by Catherine Lucas Five generations gather together Melendy to mark ? 30th anniversary Larry and Mary Martha Melendy will celebrate 30 years of marriage on June 25. 1996 The Melcndys came to Hastings in ,1966 io teach together in the high school when ,Hastings was considered one of the few "progressive” systems in the state to hire both a husband and wife for the same system. They have been part of the educational staff of Hastings Schools ever since. Larry has coach­ ed several sports in addition to teaching Latin, an introductory foreign language class, and various social studies classes. He has coached several sports during his 30 years here, and is now working with the high school soccer and wrestling programs MaryMartha has directed several plays during her years working in the school's libraries and teaching English and theatre The Melcndys have one daughter. Michelle Lahti, who lives in Holland with her husband. Christian and their two-year-old son. Benjamin Their anniversary will be celebrated with a trip to Toronto with fnends Raymond and Mildred Shank, formerly of Hastings, now of South Carolina, and a familv dinner. Bloughs to celebrate golden anniversary Charles and Gwendolyn Blough will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday. June 30. 1996 Their children. David and Sheila Blough of Saline. Mich, and Roger Blough of Lowell in­ vite family and friends to join them at an open house/luncheon in their honor from 2 to 5 p.m. at lhe Freeport Community Center. Mr. and Mrs. Blough have three grand­ children. Marcus and Bryan Blough of Saline and Michelle Blough of Los Angeles. Calif. Celebrating five generations are (standing) Amy Goodenough holding her daughter. Karicy Lynn, bom Jan. 12. 1996. Seated are great grandmother. Men Clark, great great grandmother Ina Colvin, and grandmother. Vickie Ward, all of Hastings. Bailey-Caffrey to wed next fall Robert Arthur Caffrey and Shannon Sue Bailey are pleased to announce their engagement Robert is the son of Sally Caffrey and lhe late Robert Lee Caffrey of Pine Lake. Shannon is the daughter of William and Mildred Bailey of Plainwell. Robert graduated from Delton Kellogg in 1988 and ts employed by VandcrKlok Truck­ ing of Kalamazoo. Shannon graduated frofti £lainucll in 199i and is employed by McDonalds in Plainwell. The couple arc planning , an October wedding. Willard-Hopkins united in marriage Jeanna Willard and Andy Hopkins were united in marriage on June 1. 1996. at the histone Charlton Park Village Church with Pastor Daniel Whalen officiating Maid of honor was Tera Willard, sister of the bride, and bcM man w^s Tony Brooker, cousin of the groom. Ryan and Brandon Willard, brothers of the bride, served as ushers Parents of the newlyweds are Ka> Willard of Hastings and Henry and Susan Hopkins of Battle Creek. Eckmans to observe 50th anniversary Don and Adie Eckman (Haddix), of Woodland, celebrated 50 years of marriage on April 15. 1996. An open house will be held in their honor on Sunday, July 7. 1996. 2-5 p.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church. 10265 E. Brown Road. Lake Odessa. MI. The church is located 3/4 mile west of M-66 and M-50 •’Woodbury” intersection. Family and fnends are invited to join in their celebration. No gifts, please Their children are Larry and Bonnie Balli; Jim and Cathy Eckman; Gary and Deb Smith; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren Larry and Bonnie Balli will be celebrating their silver wedding anniversary . June 27. Larry. Bonnie. Joshua and Jessica live in Jakarta. Indonesia and will be returning there in August where they work with the Interna­ tional School System. They will be spending several weeks at 9780 Barnum Road. Woodland. Ml 48897 Freedland-Stancil plan to wed Aug. 17 Bill and Lorraine Freedlund of Freeport are pleased to announce lhe engagement of their daughter. Sara Louise to Steven Arnold Stan­ cil. son of Arnold and Cathy Stancil of Grayling. Sara is a 1995 graduate of Davenport Business College and is currently employed as a junior buyer at American Bumper and Mfg. Co. in Ionia. Steven is a 1996 graduate of Grand Valley State University and is also employed at American Bumper as a safetv and training Linus the Living Stones lion helped at vacation Bible school and appeared at the ice cream social for Lakewood United Methodist Church. by Catherine Lucas Two Woodland area churches held daily vacation Bible schools last week and one is being held this week. Lakewood United Methodist Church was one of lhe two with classes June 17-21. The theme was “Kingdom of the Son." A total of 97 children attended lhe classes during the week On Thursday there were 86 children. 50 girls and 36 boys, at the church for crafts, games, singing and Bible lessons They ranged from 4-year-old preschoolers through sixth-graders. The school had 27 teachers and helpers and collected $392 during the week to help buy bicycles for missionary teachers in Africa. The school ended Friday evening with a program and ice cream social. Parents, grandparents and fnends were entertained by the children performing songs that involved African words they had learned during the week Living Stones puppet characters. Linus, the Lion and Polly the parrot were at the classes each day to help the children learn and Linus appeared at the ice cream social. Various members of the Living Stones or­ ganization played these pans during the week. Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish also held a vacation Bible school last week from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This unusual Bible school included all ages who studied, worked, played, did crafts and ate together like a family. The theme was "help Joshua bring the walls down." The series ended with a sen ice at Charlton Park at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, which was followed by a church-Sunday School-Bible school picnic. It was a wet week with heavy rains and thunder storms lhe first three days and the teachers and helpers at neither Bible School could get the children outdoors at all until Thursday morning. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church is hold­ ing a Bible School this week for children from 4 years old though sixth grade. These classes are from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening. Notice that I made a goof last week I had the name of the Chinese child Lisa Wilson plans to adopt wrong. Her baby is named Emily. Abigail belongs to another family. Wilson is still waiting for the papers from the Chinese government to go pick up this six-month-old baby girl. Kilpatrick United Brethren held a pig roast Saturday evening as a benefit for paving lhe driveway and parking area. The Rev. George Speas told me later that 230 people were served lhe meal, cooked by Jeff Livermore, Tim Brodbeck and Lyndon Fisher. They served watermelon for dessert Dave and Darlene Niethamer held a gradua­ tion open house Sunday at their home on Martin Road for their youngest daughter. Sarah, who just finished Lakewood High School. Frank Townsend cooked barbecued chicken with the help of Harold Stannard and Jeff Duils. The day was perfect to cat out­ doors under lhe trees. There were people there from most of the area churches. Sarah plans to attend Olivet College this fall. She is currently working at lhe Wood- Geraldine Klahn 90th birthday Geraldine Klahn will celebrate her 90th bir­ thday on July 10. 1996. An open bouse in her honor will be held on Sunday. July 7th, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Lake Odessa. All family and friends are invited to attend and help her celebrate. No gifts, please. Swaglers to observe 40th anniversary Travis and Donna Swagler. the former Donna Cramer, will celebrate their 40th anmversary on Saturday June 29. 1996 Donna Swagler is a retired federal employ ee and Tram Swagler is a retired elec­ tronics salesman Their children and spouses are Jon and Cin­ dy Swagler. Jim and Ginger Swagler. and Jerry Swagler There will be an open house. Saturday. July 6th at I p m. at 14300 North Bedford Road. M-37. Battle Creek. Ml. given by their children land Townehouse. The recycling bin was at the township building this weekend and when I took my stuff on Saturday just before I opened the li­ brary at I p.m., it seemed to be filling up nicely. Chuck and Peg Armbruster went to Illi­ nois over the weekend because of the death in a Chicago auto accident of her aunt and uncle. Don and Rosella Klopcnstein. who are not related to the Woodland Klopensteins. Orpha Enz was hostess to her sister. Achsa Munson of Battle Creek, over the weekend, and Munson was al Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday. The senior high youth of Lakewood Methodist Church will be on a mission trip to the Potter Park area in Lansing later this week. They intend to make repairs to some buildings, including homes of elderly and needy persons The Living Stones are planning a bake sale on Dr. Tramp’s office lawn on Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa on July 3. starting at 9 a.m. This sale will be for the benefit of the Stones' trip to perform in Florida later in the summer Arlene Swift. Worthy Matron of Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315. Order of the East­ ern Star, has designated Sunday. July 30. as “Go to Church Together Sunday." The Ma­ sons are invited to attend with the ladies. The Lake Odessa Chapter will again have the ‘Taco Booth" at Art in the Park Satur­ day. July 6. and the next regular meeting of the chapter will be Tuesday. July 9. at 8 p.m. in the Lake Odessa Masonic Temple. Fnends of EB1 are holding a fund-raiser on Art in the Park day. July 6 at EBI Breakthru. 8211 Fourth Ave.. Lake Odessa. Coffee and fresh hot cinnamon rolls, doughnuts and popcorn will be served, starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds go to support client activities. Kyle Chase, who is a grandson of Hildred and the late Lawrence Chase, as well as a neighbor on Coats Grove Road, has recently received the designation of Certified Insur­ ance Counselor (CIC). He is employed by Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. in Hastings, and has completed a rigorous insurance edu­ cation program sponsored by lhe Society of Certified Insurance Counselors and the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents. The Society of Certified Insurance Coun­ selors is a national non-profit organization dedicated to professional insurance education. Chase, with the designation, has demon­ strated professional competence through a combination of experience, formal training, and a series of written examination, focusing on all major fields of insurance management. Roy Wise, a 1996 graduate, has been hon­ ored for perfect attendance during his four years at Lakewood High School. Annamarie Othmer is still in Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, recovering from a recent stroke and other complications. She is in room 2009 if you wish to send a card. When I got home from lhe Lakewood United Methodist vacation Bible school Fri­ day evening, there was fledgling starling fighting to get out the screen on my kitchen fireplace. Paul Quigley, who has helped me with a bird in a fireplace by using his crab net a few times, was unavailable and no one seemed to be home at the Mackenzies, so I called the church to see if anyone was still there and Dave Schipper came by. He man­ aged to chase the bird to a point above the damper and he closed the damper. The bird was then perched on a piece of mortar about half way up. and I am sure that the light above would lure the bird up and out of the chimney. I guess some day I will still have to have those chimneys screened. Thank you 35th anniversary Toby and Louise Tobias will be celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary on July 7th They have 6 children. 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren Tlieir children will be hosting a pig mast in their honor and also Louise's 80th birthdas on July 7th at I p.m. at Barry Township Hall in Delton Your presence should be the only gift. Theodore Tack 90th birthday Theodore (Tedi Tack, a retired school teacher, will be 90 years old July 5. He would appreciate receiving cards at 6870 Lacey Rd.. Bellevue. Ml 49021 I would like to thank everyone who supported me in my candidacy for Hastings Area School's Board of Education. Gene Haas Pad for by the committee to elect Eugene Haas. Candidate tor Hastings Board ot Education. 3702 E Quimby Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 �PaQe 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 27. 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: State of Michigan Probate Court County ot Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate State of Michigan Probate Court Deceased Estate Filo No 96^1924-SE Stota ot Audrey I Power* Deceased Social Secur .ty No 37128 2232 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barrod or af­ fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE On Wednesday. July 17. 1996 al 9 00 am. in the Probate Courtroom Hattmgs Michigan. before Honorable Richard H Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition ol Brenda I Seaton request<ng that she be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate ul AUDREY I. POWERS who lived at 518 N State Street. Nashville. Michigan, and who died on May 19 1996: requesting that the heirs ot law of the decedent be determined ond requesting also that the Will of the deceased dated August 24 1962 and codicils dated none, be admitted to Probate creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ogamst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four momths of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Juno 17. 1996 David A Dimmers (PI2793) DIMMERS t DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Brenda L. Sexton 1500 Borger Rood Nashville Ml <9073 (6 27) File No 96 21931 SE Estate of Lois H. Marlow Deceased Social Security No 385-38-6532 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be hold on July 24 1996 ot 9 30 a m in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan belore Judge Richard H Show on the petition of Jock C. Wickham requesting that Jock C Wickham be appointed personal representative of the estate of Lois H. Morlow Deceased who liv­ ed at 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Michigan ond who died June 13. 1996 ond requesting also the w.ll of the deceased doted September I 1982 be admitted to probate It is also requested that heirs at low of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims ogomst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ th* of the date of publication of thi* notice. Notice it further given that the estate will then be assign ed to entitled persons appearing of record June 24. 1996 Richard J Hudson (PI 5220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE B YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway Hosting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 Jock C Wickham By Richard J. Hudson Address of P R. 7575 Usborne Rood Lake Odessa Ml 48849 (6/27) WANTED: News Reporter J-Ad Graphics Is looking for a full-time reporter to cover schools, village, townships, county and features for the Lakewood News, which encompasses the communities of Lake Odessa. Woodland, Sunfield and Clarksville. Strong writing skills a must, photography skills helpful. Also included In the duties are some general assignments for the Reminder and Banner. The job Includes salary, benefits and pleasant working environ­ ment. Please send a resume, clips and writing and photo samples to: David T. Young 1952 North Broadway Hastings, Mich. 49058 TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASANT LAKE AREA PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, has resolved its intent to proceed of its own initiative to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to private roads in the vicinity of Pleasant Lake (the •Improvements’), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended. The Township shall proceed unless written objections are filed at or before the public hearing provided for herein by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the total road frontage in the proposed special assessment district, in which case the Township Board shall not proceed unless a petition in favor of the Improvements is fi ed by record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the special assessment district The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Victims ‘reasons* Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to the letter from "Seen Too Much in Baltimore." who couldn't understand why a woman would slay with a man who beats her. Unless you have been in an abusive relation­ ship. you can't understand the desperation these women feel 1 was in such a relationship but too afraid to leave. My parents offered to help, but I didn't want my problem to become theirs. I had no self-esteem because of the physical and emo­ tional abuse I had been subjected to for so long. My family finally told me to stop telling them about the beatings because it was painful for them to hear and they were upset with me because I couldn't bring myself to leave. My boss and my fnends knew what was happening and begged me to get out. but 1 refused. 1 thought I loved lhe man. Finally. 1 caught him cheating on me and I was devastated. It was a blessing, however, because it gave me the strength to leave Man) abused women don't leave because • they think they have nowhere to go. Tell them again that there are shelters for battered women and help is availblc there. That is where I went, and it saved my lift 1 am now in a kind, loving relationship with a man who would never raise a hand to me. Please tell "Seen Too Much" if she wants io perform a valuable service, she should volunteer at a shelter and help those women find the self-esteem they need to get out of those self-destructive relationships. — Moved On in Virginia. Dear Moved On: Excellent advice. Please read on for more on this subject: Abuser guilty Dear Ann Landers: "Seen Too Much In Baltimore" said a woman should never give a man a second chance to abuse her. She made a good point by saying it's the woman s respon­ sibility to get out. Now let’s talk about the personal respon­ sibility of the abusive fathers, husbands and lovers. These men need to be told that if they swing their fists at a w oman, it is their respon­ sibility. It is not her fault because she "made you mad." They need to get help with their problem and slop the cycle of violence before they teach another generation that it’s OK to beat up on someone you love. Holding women responsible for their ac­ tions makes sense, but women aren't beating themselves up. Let's shine the spotlight where it belongs — on the perpetrators. — San Rafael. Calif. Dear San Rafael. Experts in the field of spousal abuse (sometimes it’s the male who gets beat up) tell us that often alcohol and drugs are a factor. Readers, ts this so in your abuser's case? 1 urge everyone in this situation to get counseling and insist that the abuser do lhe same. Let the abuser know you will not slay until he or she gets treatment. And make it stick. This could be a matter of life and death. ‘Family loyalty’ Dear Ann Landers: My uncle is dying of lung cancer. My mother and I visited him recently, and he smoked five cigarettes in front of us in his unventilated room. Mother wants me to go with her to visit him again, and I refused because the toxic stench was killing me. Cigarettes are poison. Now Mother is furious al me for not show­ ing "family loyalty." Doesn’t my health take priority? — California. Dear California: Wear a face mask, and stay five minutes. You’ll be glad you did. Trust me. I feel very sorry for your uncle. In addition to dying, he should not be rejected as well. PLEASANT LAKE AREA PRIVATE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Just a photo? Lots and parcels numbered: 08-03-005-045-00. 08-03-005-046-00. 08-03-005-047-00. 08-03-005-048-00 06-03-005-056-00 08-03-005-057-00 08-03-005-058-00 08-03-005-059-00 08-03-005-060-00 08-03-005-061 -00 08-03 005-062-00 08-03-005-063-00 08-03-005-064-00 08-03-005-065-00. 08-03-008-028-00 "8-03-008-029-00 06-03-008-030-00 08-03-008-031-00 08-03-008-032-00 -10. -50 -10. -20. -30 -40. -50 -10 08-03-008-033-00 08-03-008-034-00 08-03-008-035-00 08-03-008-036-00 08-03-100-001-00 08-03-100-002-00 06-03-100-003-00 08-03-100-004-00 06-03-100-005-00 08-03-100-006-00 08-03-100-007-00 08-03-100-008-00 06-03-100-009-00 08-03-100-010-00 08-03-100-011-00. 08-03-100-012-00. -50 08-03-100-014-00 08-03-100-016-00 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Barry will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the 2nd day of July. 1996 at 7 00 p.m. at the Township Hall. 155 E. Orchard St. Delton. Ml 49046. m said Townshgi. to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NCTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST. ONCE APPROVED. SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEAR­ ING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry Dated June 4. 1996 Deborah Dewey • Perry. Clerk Townsh<> of Barry Dear Ann Landers: 1 am 27 and have been seeing "Fred." who is 28. for about five years One night after being out with my friends and drinking loo much. 1 went to Fred's house as I often do to spend the night. When I got there. Fred was drinking with a LEGAL NOTICE riiw rwo. wjio’v-jc E*lofo of WUXIAM C. MEATON Docoo*od. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your mtorott in th« oitola may t>« barred or offoctod by thi* hearing NOTICE: A hearing wo* held on June 12. 1996 in the probate courtroom. Hotting*. Michigan belore Judge Richard H. Show on the petition of Kevin J. Meaton requeuing Kevin J Meaton be appointed personal representative of William C. Meaton who lived at 1883 Edwin Drive Wayland Mrch.gon 1883 Edwin Drive. Wayland M.ch.gan ond who died Feb 27. 1996. ond requesting also the will of the deceased dated March 10. 1994 be admitted to Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claim* ogamtt the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) pertonol representative within 4 mon­ th* ol the dote of publication ol thi* notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign ed to entitled person* appearing of record. June 21. 1996 Robert L Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945 9557 Kevin J Meaton 12186 England Drive sb.ibr.iii. mi tnu male friend. I was feeling a little tipsy, so I went to bed and. as usual, slept in the nude. I passed out cold. About a month later. Fred picked up a developed roll of film and handed me the pic­ tures. To my surprise, there was a photo of his fnend lying next to me in bed. with his arm around me. He was wearing only his shorts 1 was furious and ripped up the picture and the negative. Fred yelled at me for tearing up the picture and said 1 had no right to destroy his property. He then laughed and said. "What's the big deal? It's just a picture." I feel humiliated. 1 also feel I can't trust Fred anymore or be safe in his house. This picture thing has really hurl our relationship. Am I over-reacting? Is it no big deal, as he says? Or does be have zero respect for me? Don't most men want to keep other guys away from their girlfriends, especially when they don’t have cloches on? I need your opinion. — Embarrassed in Pittsburgh. Dear Pitts.: Sounds to me if both you and Fred would do well to lay off the booze. But that's another letter. Fred showed no respect when he look that photo of you in the nude. And. to have posi­ tioned his friend next lo you was the absolute pits. You can do better than Fred. Give him a Michgan handshake and tell him to hit the bricks. See Uncle John? Dear Ann Landers: I feel compelled to respond to "Sally in Spokane." whose "Un­ cle John” had been accused of childhood sex­ ual abuse by another family member. Sally asked if she should keep her young daughter away from Uncle John I say. Yes? Yes! Yes! In 1941). when I was 7. m> parents began sending me to my aunt's farm each summer to protect me from the dangers of being alone while they were at work in the city My uncle started abusing me sexually the day I arrived. He would order me to meet him in the barn, behind the corn crib or behind the chicken house I was afraid to refuse because I was told I must obey him But I knew he must be doing something wrong because he warned me never to tell anybody. I could have gotten pregnant the summer I turned 12. but I didn't know that then Thank God. my parents brought me home before the summer ended 1 am convinced that pedophiles can never change It sickens me to read about these peo­ ple being released after serving time. I realize far worse things might have happened to me at lhe hands of this uncle. Thank the good Lord I have been able to function, marry and have children. No child should be subjected to sexual abuse. There are enough situations over which not even parents have control In this case, how much more warning do the parents need? — Missouri Fan From Your First Column Dear Missouri: An accusation ts not proof. Prohibiting the children from seeing Uncle John on the basis of a single relative's finger­ pointing is unfair. This situation demands cau­ tion. not panic. As long as the children are never left alone with Uncle John. I see no reason they cannot continue to visit him. Gem of the Day: Remember when you go forth to seek your fame and fortune, it’s not who you know that counts, it’s whom. An alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone you love? ‘Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It." How to Conquer h“ will give you the answers Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money' order for SJ. 75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. ILL 60611-0562. (In Canada, send S4.55) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate Inc. ’ Lake Odessa NEWS Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa covered by water. The Depot Museum will be open Saturday. June 29. from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be no Story Hour al the library on Wednesday morning. Instead, children who participate are to watch for the library entry in the fair parade. Worthy Matron Arlene Swift of Chapter No. 315 Order of the Eastern Star, has an­ nounced that Sunday. June 30. is to be “Go­ To-Church Sunday" for the local chapter. The brother Masons are invited to join them at Lakewood United Methodist Church for the 9:30 a.m. service. The chapter will not have a monthly meeting in either July or August. Friends of the Library will skip their July meeting in favor of working at the bratwurst sale at Art in the Park Saturday. July 6. St. Edward's Church has had workmen on the premises The church now has a new roof, a new steeple, new chimes and other improvements Central United Methodist Church has just had a second session of photo taking by Olan Mills studio in preparation for another pic­ torial church directory. This was done in 1992 and 1988 also. This week the church is abuzz each evening with vacation Bible school with dozens of adults and children studying the theme "Come Follow Jesus.” A new house is being erected on Washington Boulevard at the second lot south of the Church of the Nazarene for Margaret Willette In a recent release from the Michigan DOT. a local resident was quoted Heide WeberReed was the spokesperson for the department in a study of the ratio of senior drivers to their accident rate, as compared contrasted to younger drivers. David and Barbara Smith of Brown Road recently returned from a visit to their daughter Susan and husband Tom and grandchildren in New Hampshire. During their visit, they went to the White Mountains. Tom and Mindy Thompson and little girls Emily and Abigail spent last week on a tnp to North Carolina. By bring gone, they missed seeing their rear lawn floooed Marguerite Oelnch Dick, a retired teacher at Woodland Elementary, has been in Hawaii to visit her son and wife, the Gary Oelrichs. On June 19. Laura Haney was the guest of honor when several cousins met at the Woodland Towne House for lunch. The cousins came from Paw Paw. Potterville. Grand Ledge. Morrison Lake, and Ionia. The occasion was a bit belated for Laura's 82nd birthday. In a Slate Journal poll. Lakewood's Angela Rufner and Addi Radcliff were given special mention for the excellence in the shot put On Tuesday of last week, the heavy rainfall left pools and puddles, plus a stream of water running along the curb of North Fourth Avenue. This was the first lime since November 1994 when the water began to form a lake on a Johnson Street lawn. Then' more rain came and three hours later the scene' had changed drastically. Water was flowing from a farm field and from industrial property to the west, filling the Yonker’s lower lawn and running across the street to enlarge the socalled lake, extending to the Robinson lawn and along the edge of the Sible lawn where it emerged in a rushing torrent onto Fourth Avenue which by then had an even wider stream of water rushing south Meantime more runoff was coming from the Anderson farm onto Fourth. The Robinsons’ slide had truly become a water slide with water overlap­ ping the bottom slope. The Sibble-Beard lawn had picnic tables, chairs, and other equipment with wet bases from the standing water On Tuesday afternoon, in a very timely fashion, an enginer from an Ada company’ kept a pre-arranged appointment to let the natives know what plans are in the works for lhe Counter Drain. This was her first lime to' see water in the "lake." In case she had any1 doubts of the need for some corrective work, her doubts were dispelled. The plan is for the new drain to go north from Emerson Street through the alley with another wmg to go due west across the "lake" and extending to the west to the Twin City property with catch basins in several spots. Work will hopefully begin in the fall. Drivers on Fourth Avenue in recent weeks have played a game of dodge-cm with the tar­ via removed in large sections down to lhe old brick pavement. This week the street crew with workers from the Dept, of Corrections is, laying new tarvia The replacements began, first with new paving done at lhe Fourth Avenue and First Street intersection, with other sections being done as they move south. Changes noted on a trip to Ionia are that the original hangar at the Ionia airport is being razed. Last week it had been reduced to only lhe skeleton, with the small planes parked outside. Work is progressing on the Lake Funeral Chapel on M-66 near the Michigan Scat© Police post The seasonal situation exists on lhe Free Fair grounds with water covering the parking lot and roadways. The Sentinel reported that even the office staff had to evacuate when wafer began lapping at the of­ fice doors in the 4-H building toward the southwest corner of the grounds. Work was halted on the pedestrian bridge over the river which is to be part of the hiking-biking trail.; Workmen scrambled to retrieve some of their equipment from lhe rising waters. The local chapter of Eastern Star will be having their taco sale at Art-in-thc-Park come July 6. This is one of the popular food stands for the thousands who attend. Two new food items are included on the day's offerings in lhe park by other groups. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 27. 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time Hastings Wool Boot Company revisited ® By Joyce F. Weinbrecht In colder climates, keeping feet warm has been a challenge throughout the ages. W<x>l was one of the better fabrics for making socks and later boots Felt and the felting process has been known about since ancient times. Felt, a fabric made by mamng the fibers of wool, hair or fur .ogether under moist, warm pressure, comes in various thickness and textures. St. Clement, of Roman Catholic faith, is credited with inventing the felt boot. He is said to have put carded wool in his sandals to keep his feet warm. He found that the warmth, moisture and pressure of his feet felted the wool into cloth. The American Felt Boot Company, later to become the Hastings Wool Boot Company, came to Hastings, Barry County, in 1889. and was one of the earliest manufacturing plants built in Hastings. Hastings was seeking new industry for the area. The Thomapplc River offered a good supply of water and the Grand River Valley Railroad had reached Hastings in 1869 The American Wool Boot Cornpans was seeking a location where there was ample power and space to operate their business, located it in Hastings, and later called it the Hastings Wool and Boot Company The City of Hastings constructed the original building. It was a two-story structure that held mixing and carding rooms and a long. o.ie-story structure where the boots were felted, fulled and put on wooden trees. A long one-story L-shaped wing extended to the north. Here the sewing of the leather slays, the nviting of the straps and the packing of the finished boots into boxes that held one dozen pairs, was done. The original company was established here by two Canadians. Manin Andnch and Ed­ ward Roos. The two panners didn't have enough capital to actually operate lhe business so progress was slow. A ‘shoddy’' factory was located in Hastings in fall of 1890. where old woolen or worsted fabrics were torn to pieces and com­ bined with new wool to make the felt cloth. John Pendergast agreed to employee from 15 to 20 men The factory was set up in a building leased from the J.S. Goodyear mill in the Second Ward The shoddy factory was connected with the fell boot factory as the boot factory used a considerable amount of shoddy. The boot factory was set up so that the raw materia! was procesed into wool boot liners in a continuous process w ithout any back track­ ing of materials from one room to another, no transportation of the product from one floor to another. * M.L. Cook described the working of the factory tn an article written for the May 14. 1890. Banner, describing the process. He described a visit to the factory, calling it "a model manufacturing institution." He wrote: "We visited the boiler room where two fine large steel boilers, w nh all the best appliances for the generation of steam, furnished -he power of the engine. The boilers and engine were manufactured by Lansing Engine and Iron Works. Ninety pounds of steam and 180 horse power can be generated. William Wahn was in charge of the boilers and engine. Next they went to the second floor of the mam or west budding, where they look at "the devil." This was a ponderous. English built and very expensive machine, which was a wool picker Here the wool was pulled apart There was also a burr picker to take out the burrs from the wool. "In the manufacture of wool boots, the staple is first brought from the wool house on a tramway to the hoist, and lifted to the second floor to be picked ' As the wool left the pickers, it was dropped down to the first story into bins in front of carding tables Here it passed through one of several strippers and ‘workers’ who take out all of the impurities. "When it was picked and carded it is a roll of wool called a bat.’ The bats were then taken to a set of jiggers. This renders the bat more compact Here lhe bat was also first formed into a boot like shape. Another set of jiggers, made the material more compact The boot then was sent io the ‘fulling mills.* still an incomplete affair, then went to the treeing room where after being steamed, lhe boot was given proper shape. “Then the txxxs were placed on drying racks and placed into the kiln where they were thoroughly dried preparing for the finishing touches After they were trimmed, the boots were packed for shipment.” The building was described as a pleasant brick building, clean, well lighted, heated and ventilated Each room was provided with a Hastings Fire Department, circa 1900. Hastings Wool Boot Company on fire, Dec. 10, 1914. wash basin and a drinking fountain. The grounds in front of the factory were land­ scaped with the desire to please the eye of the workers, as well as that of the visitor. Mr Cook wrote that the American Wool Boot Company was not only the largest, but the best plant for lhe manufacture of wool boots in the world. He described the building as being as being made of brick, with every precaution taken to reduce the danger from fire to the minimum. Due lo this effort, the compc. iy enjoyed a low insurance rate. However, a year after the Hastings Wool B<xx Co announced that it was producing 60 percent of all of the boots manufactured in lhe United States, the building did catch fire, on July 28. 1898. An account of the fire in the Banner described this event as follows: "Saturday evening, as Superintendent Barnett was making a tnp through the wool boot factory, previous to starting up for the evening run. he discovered a small blaze on a beam over the brick wall partition between the treeing room and the finishing room. In this section of the factory, there is a large hex air fan. and the rapid revolution of this quickly spread flames all over the ceiling of the room. Before the engine w as shut down, that part of the building was a sheet of flames. Near at hand were two sections of hose, of 50 feet each, and through these, streams jof water were quickly turned os ar» soon the fire was thought to be under control. "Later on. the flames crept through into the hot air shaft and up through the roof by means of the suction fans, making the fighting of the fire more difficult to those not experienced with the factory. In lhe dry kiln were several hundred cases of boots on lhe drying racks and these were drenched with water. "After fighting the fire for over an hour it was finally extinguished. "The fire originated from a short circuit in the electric light wires For four months the factory has been running night and day and orders have been secured to practically guarantee a steady run through the remainder of lhe year, and a shutdown, even for a day or two. at this time, will put some great demands upon the institution. " A second fire, which was a small one. hap­ pened in April 1904. By this lime lhe shoddy plant was in operation, and processing old clothing into raw materials for the boot factory. An account in the Hastings Banner of April 28. 1904. told the story: "Sometime or other, someone left a car­ tridge (for a gun) in his or her old clothes, and after a series of inspections, ihc clothes found their way to the wool boot factory "Yesterday morning, when the big machines in the shoddy room began their dai­ ly grind, there was a load report, and shoddy began to fly in all directions. The employees thought there was an explosion and all pro­ ceeded to get out of harms way. which was perfectly natural. "All at once fire and smoke commenced to belch forth and soon there was a nice start towards a ‘hot time.' The fire alarm was sounded but the fire was soon put out without any loss. The shoddy room is separated from the rest of the factory by heavy brick walls and is comparatively fire proof. There is an arrangement by means of which live steam may be turned on. to put out fire, but it was impossible yesterday to turn on the steam due to the heat and the flames " A third fire on Dec. 10. 1914. did lhe most damage and lhe following account appeared in the Banner: Hastings Wool Boot Company 1892. "Yesterday afternoon, fire broke out back of a picker on the fourth floor of lhe wool boot factory. on the west end of the factory. Great clouds of dense black smoke were soon pour­ ing out of the windows and many who arrived at the scene thought sure that the big factory was doomed. An alarm was sent in. lhe weird notes of the fire whistles being supplemented by the Wool Boot Factory whistle. "The firemen did valiant work. Though not equipped with proper utensils for fighting fires on fourth stories, they made the very best of what they had and went at it like veterans. Ladders were placed up to the window s on ihc flames, which were subdued after a couple of horn of hard fighting." The next week a more detailed account in three articles appeared: "Working in rebuilding the burned portions of the Hastings Wool Boot Co. mill has been progressing day and night since the blaze on Wednesday The ruins were still smoking when a gang of workmen began clearing away the debris and rebuilding the burned portions. "On lhe day after lhe fire, the fourth and fifth floors of the plant were disconnected and work went on in the factory as if nothing had happened. The damage from the water is con­ siderable and the shafting was so weakened that it had to be taken down and replaced. It was found after the tire that only one of the big picking machines had- been seriously injured." A second article reported: "All three of lhe men injured during the fire at the wool boot factory are recovering. When George Hot­ chkiss. one of the oldest workers, found that his retreat was cut off. clung to a window ledge and dropped before lhe fireman could assist him. Here a life net would have been useful. Mr. Hotchkiss sustained two broken ribs and internal injuries. “While escaping from the fire. Alfred Darling, who has worked for years in lhe fac­ tory. slipped and fell headlong downstairs, badly injuring his head. “While attempting to assist the firemen in hauling a hose up a ladder. J. Clyde Sporkin of Grand Rapids, fell from lhe top of the lad­ der and broke one of his arms. "Owing to the suddeness of the fire, the men and women employed in the institution had to make a very hurried exit and it is for­ tunate that no more were injured. The work of the members of the Hastings firemen at the wool boot factory fire on Wednesday has been highly commended. ‘“Die men worked in union and all of their moves counted in subduing of the flames. They brought into action five streams of water, which were subjected to high pressure from the pumping station. The new equipment proved to be a wonderful value in their work." The City of Hastings had agreed to build the plant and install the boilers and engine to operate them They advanced $ 12.000 to start up the original industry in the original building erected in 1889. There was much disagreement among the managers and there was a shortage of capital, which plagued many early industries trying to start up in those years. In the spring of 1891. the Hastings City Bank took over the plant, on a bill of sale, because of the inability of Mr. Roos and Mr. Pendergast to pay their notes. Chester Messer and Richard Messer had pur­ chased the controlling interest in the City Bank Dan W. Reynolds, the cashier of lhe bank. Judge Clement Smith. P.T. Colgrove and M.L. Cook took the plant off the bank's hands to protect the bank from loss. These six men took over the management of the factory and operated lhe business themselves. The backing of the enterprise by the two Messers put the business in a sound financial condition. Chester and Richard Messer were both keen businessmen and Richard was a gtxxJ salesman Mr. Pendergast was in charge of the plant at first. Later M L. Cook became the manager Joseph Barnett, an easterner, who understock! the operation of cards and mixing of stock, was hired and the plant prospered under the new ownership During the panic years of 1893. 1895 and 1896. the plant ran steadily, usually day and night A four-story addition was made for mixing and carding stock. Additions also were made to the one story portions of the plant and a large warehouse was also built. Wool felt boots were a shaped liner, made from old wool, which went inside rubber boon. The felt boot liners were not useful without a rubber boot to be worn with them. The rubber boots were the most expensive. After 1897. pratically 90 percent of all rubbe; footwear was made by the United States Rub- ber Company, which was known as "the rub­ ber trust.” By 1900. it was evident that the U.S. Rubber Company was determined to control the felt boot business. Richard B Messer saw this as an opportuni­ ty to dispose of the plant to the rubber com­ pany at a satisfactory price and did so. United Stales Rubber Company look over the business and built other buildings and the plant was operated by them very profitably for several years. As the economy changed and styles chang­ ed and the people of the United States who had previously purchased felt boots for winter wear because they were cheap and warm, were no longer satisfied with such clumsy footwear and other footwear, such as knit socks and other substitutes, were being made. The demand fell off and the plant was closed in 1930. For a long time, there were watchmen for the plant. The insurance still was being paid and the local taxes continued on. The United Slates Rubber Company continued to own the building, absorbing these costs for several years. The machinery was disposed of. The buildings were allowed to depreciate and they were becoming a menace, which the company could no longer afford tn have standing. The City of Hastings originally had invested about $12,000 in the construction of the wool boot plant. During the four panic years from 1893 to 1897, it was practically the only going industry in lhe town It was operated from midnight Sunday until midnight on Saturday for several years Wages paid to workers before the sale to U.S. Rubber Co. nearly reached the million dollar mark. The U.S. Rubber Co. paid wages of about $1,250,000. The factory had been a good investment for the City of Hastings In 1935 it was announced in the Hastings Banner that the factory would be razed. John Kantzicr and his son of Bay City were engag­ ed to tear it down. The plant was located at 519 Railroad St. Several other businesses us­ ed the parts of the building left standing. Frank Adams is listed in the City Director as having had a scrap iron business there Several years it is listed as empty. Summit Steel Company came there about 1983 occu­ pying the site for several years Padnos Louis Iron and Metal Company has a business there in 1996 Sources: Archives of the Hastings Banner. M.L Cook; From Time to Time columns for April 21, 1988. April 28. 1988. May 5. 1988. Esther Walton; Archives. Barry County Historical Society; New Standard En­ cyclopedia. Chicago. 1958. Volume FG; Barry County History. 1985 Hastings City Directories. Hastings Public Librarv. Condominium For Sale Immediate Occupancy • Completely Finished • 2 Bedroom • Fully Carpeted • Ceramic Tile Entry • Gas Fireplace • Air Conditioned • Attached Garage 1-1/2 Bath • Beautiful Oak Cabinets • Main Floor Laundry • Cathedral Ceiling • Much, Much More! , ' ’ s107,500°° Call for Appointment Today! 945-4776 Phase II Old Fashioned Fair^ i». Over The Fourth LAKE ODESSA FAIR SCHEDULE JULY 2nd - JULY 7th, 1996 TUESDAY. 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM — 7:30 PM — JULY 2 Dor Show Midway Madness (5-10 p.m.) Antique Tractor Pull WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 10:00 AM — Parade (free parking until 3:00 p.m.) 10:00 AM — Midway Opens (cash in discount coupons) 1:00 PM — Harness Racing 2-4 PM — Reception for Grand Marshal 3:00 PM — Judging Crafts 5:00 PM — Midway Madness (5-10 p.m.) 7:30 PM — Lt. Wt. Horse Pull (State Championship) THURSDAY, JULY 4 12:00 PM — Midway Opens (Midway Madness 12-5 p.m.) 1.00 PM — Harness Racing 1:00 PM — Puff Tractor Pull 7:30 PM — Figure Eight Demolition Derby FRIDAY. JULY 5 9:00 AM — Dairy Cattle Judging 10:30 AM — Youth Horse Show (Horse Arena - parking lot) 10:00 PM — Youth Tractor Driving Contest 12:00 PM — Midway Opens (Midway Madness 5-10 p.m.) 1:00 PM — Beef and Sheep Judging 1:00 PM — Harness Racing 7:00 PM — Speed N Action Show SATURDAY, JULY 6 10:00 AM — Draft Horse Show (Horse Arena) 12:00 PM — Midway Opens (Midway Madness 12-5 p.m.) 1:00 PM — Harness Racing 7:30 PM — Strictly New Country SUNDAY, JULY 7 12:00 PM — Midway Opens (Midway Madness 12-5 p.m.) 1:00 PM — Children’s Games 1:00 PM — Harness Racing 3:00 PM — Ladies Program 7:30 PM — Demo Derby 10:00 PM — Fireworks (time approximate) �Pafle 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 1996 Dulcimer lovers put “the hammer down” in Barry County , Hammered dulcimer music puts a smile an the face of John Kelly of DeWitt, who loves the sound so much that he makes and teaches the instrument full time. Vendor Nancy Kelly gives an impromptu lesson to a festival goer at the 12th Annual Southern Michigan Dulcimer Festival at the Barry Expo Center last weekend. Jam sessions were among the attractions at the Southern Michigan Dulcimer Festival at the Barry Expo Center last weekend. Here. Jane Chevalier of Ann Arbor strikes up a tune with fiddler Harvey Koontz of Kalamazoo. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mitchell Q. single woman to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 22. I9BB and recorded on March 23. 1988 In Liber 463. on poge 889 Barry County Records. Michigan Peg Earl of Montague tries out a cluster of dulcimers at a vendor's display at the Barry Expo Center. TRYW1OE NOME LOANS. INC. (f/k/a Countrywide Middleville council votes | to support asphalt plant Thirty Sovon Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Eight and 29/100 dollars (537.838.29). including .merest are described a* COUNTXYWIOE HOME LOANS INC. FOX INFOXMATION PLEASE CALL: (S10) M2-420Z The double stringed harp was one of the various other, unique stringed acoustic instruments featured at the 12th Annual Southern Michigan Dulcimer Festival last weekend at the Barry Expo Center. Attorney* lor COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC . 30300 Telegraph Suita 201 Bingham Form* Michigan 48025 File #96052593 NOTICE OF ACTION Cose No 965# 0009 Court Address; Sudo 202. Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4838 Old Standard Life Insurance Company Plaintiff Attorney for Plaintiff Kevin Kilgron (PSI 946) TROTT B TROTT P C. 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 (•10) 624 2515 Oowoid Bwc« Sm.lh Ho«tK>g» Mi 49058 TO Donald Bruce Smith IT tS ORDERED Read ALL the mined by low in thi* court at th* court oddre** above or on or before July 11. 1996. H you foil to do so. a default judgment may bo entered against you A copy of thi* order »holl be published ones eoch by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council Tuesday voted 4-3 to rescind its resolution of neutrality and passed a resolution to support the Barry County Road Commission’s proposal for one mill for one year to buy and operate an asphalt plant. Village President Jim French said that after a discussion held among member? of the council's Public Works Committee, it was decided that some previous concerns that caused them to stay neutral may have changed and that more information was needed to make the best informed decision they could. Village Planner Jason Cherry said he had some discussions with one of the village area's experts. Russ Blough. From these discussions, he said, he learned that the plant was modem with steam as the primary waste product, and it is possible to hold a conversation with someone while the Uant is in operation. Also, no toxins are being released that could affect adjacent property owners There also have been concerns that the plant would be in competition with the current plant in the county. ’ 'Since the customer would not be the coun­ ty itself, but private drives, this proposal would not adversly affect them,” he said. Some, he said, think the plant would cause the area to be taxed for something that is not of direct benefit to village residents. Since the only way to get to the village is by driving on a state highway or county road, it will benefit somehow, he said. He added that according to Blough, the County Road Commission has been very generous with the village as far as paving costs are concerned. The costs for materials and labor are less for the village than it nor­ mally would just to buy materials. Another concern had to do with any possi­ ble “political interfacing" with the township where the plant would be located However. Cherry said, wherever the plant goes would be controversial. SPORTS « Warren Newton of Ft. Huron attended the dulcimer festival Saturday. Here, he practices his newfound skills shortly after taking a hammered dulcimer workshop. of Barry County Hastings Middleville Maple Valley Lake Odessa Delton he said. He added that most of the municipalities in Barry County have voted to support it and now it is a matter of whether or not the village will support it. Trustee William Mosey said the council already voted on the issue two weeks ago and wondered why these issues were not address­ ed before. He added that the council already voted not to roll back property taxes, and the school millage will be slighty raised for a short "Taxes would be raised even more.' Overall he said he was uncomfortable wr, supporting the issue. Trustee James Rutherford said it may be good idea to support the plant because it good for area municipalities to see eye to ej on some things. with the county and this is one of them.” | He added that being neutral could be vi ed as being negative and Mosey and tnn Floyd Bray agreed. French said they had no intention of be negative about lhe project and Bray added I they might as well support the county. "What we decide will not change goes in or not," Bray said. Rutherford added that Blough had said county has helped the village with its roads the past and that they will save money in long run on the project. Mosey asked how residents would feel they were asked to have their taxes rai once again "What is our first priority?.” he asked. Bray said the village may need things f the county in the future and it may benefit work together with them. Mosey said be that would be bending their principals and not agree that money would be saved in long run. The resolution to support the plant • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barty County Board of Commissioners held June 25, 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 27. 1996 — Page 11 COA “Doggies of the Wild West” show a success LEGAL NOTICES ® yeepeis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Moating 'Within minutes of the start of The Wild West show Friday, the audience was ^tapping hands, tapping toes and responding to the actors in the troupe. Billed as {family fun and togetherness show it lived up to its promise, as the audience laughed, cheered and ’oohed' and "aaahed" at all of the nght times. These young todies are pondering the question. "Should I cut the lady in half?" asked by I rofessor Travis. Marshal Gary Noel waits below the steps as ’Paco’ sails off the very top. ’Paco’ landed safely in his arms. The Wild West Mysteries of Magic Show presented The Doggies of the Wild West." The Commission on Aging and many area businesses sponsored the Friday event. June 12, 19% Meeting colled to order 7 30 p.m. All members present also present were At­ torney Tom Conte ol Bavcham Sparks Bill Johnson running lor Sheriff Deputy Pierton. Community Police Off'tcer ol Sorry County Sheriff's Dept. I. Eoit of Chorlton Pork, requesting support for Chorlton Pork millage, ond 15 members of public. Approval of minute* of Moy 8. 19% and April 10. 19% Regular Board Meeting* and Special Meeting Moy 14. 19%. Second Public Hearing for Sunset Point Special A»*e*ament Roll. Approval ol Sunset Point Special Assessment and the roll a* presented. Commissioners Report given by Commissioner Rod Goebel. Commissioner Goebel request rhe board to reconsider amendment to SWBCSA ordinance. Approval of Pine lake Fire Chief being placed on Administrative duty until recovery Irom a knee injury. Approval of Wesley Greenmon for hire on Pine Lake Fire Dept. Department report* received and placed on file. Rood work ho* begun on Cre**ey Rood. Other rood* scheduled for pavement ore Rankin Rood. Sunshine Drive, ond Ridgewood Drive Approval of purchase ot radio* ond batteries for police dept. Accepted bid from James ond Brenda Sweeney for Chevy Caprice in the amount of *1400.00. Approved Supervisor Goying* to sell a wooden dock from Center Street Pork lor *100.00. Tabled upgrade to Treasuer's computer. Accepted verbal resignation of Sue Blerema as Deputy Clerk. Approval ol Judy Rutherford for 60 days os Deputy Clerk. Accepted with regret the resignation of Sexton. Charles McManus. Approval of advertisement for Sexton position. Approval for Supervisor Goying* and Charles McManus to find someone to help In cemetery until a new sexton is hired. Approval of Guilford's request for the split of 15' off lot fl of Wintergreen Point contingent on recor­ dable legal de»cription. Approval of payment of outstanding bill* in the amount ol *23.187.43. Adjourned ot 10 p.m. Submitted by Nor ma jeon Campbell. Clerk Attested to by Lloyd Goying*. Supervisor (6/77' ’Miss Rusty’ seems to be suspended in mid air. The illusion was done by Professor Travis at the COA magic show. Maybe you can wear a really tall hat and walk on stilts, but can you do this? The audience seemed to like the high kicking actor in the Wild West Magic Show put on by the COA Friday. - Four member* present and 13 chitons. Approved motion to appoint C.W. Strickland as Chairman. Motion approved to excuse Supervisor Earl from meeting. Community Policing Officer Tony Stein discussed program. Received comments Irom candidates for County Lawrence Lee Eakins. Middleville and Bonnie Louise Dedyne, Hastings. Jerry L. Plank. Jr., Middleville and Shan­ non Ann Sparks, Shelbyville. Demetrio Jimenez. Shelbyville and Sandra Morin. Bloomingdale. Scott Allen Heath. Shelbyville and Nancy Kaye Kan. Shelbyville. James Francis McManus. Delton and Jodie Lynn Lugar. Delton. Some of the stars of the ‘Doggies of the Wild West’ show are introduced to the crowd Friday evening. All of the dogs performed their tricks to the audience's satisfaction. Michael Mark Bergeron. Hastings and Amy Sue Temby, Hastings. Michael J. Heighton. Delton and Debra J. Rhoades. Delton. Mark James Elkins. Shelbyville and Stacy Marie Ayers, Plainwell. Randal Eugene Sherman, Vicksburg and Adair Jay Dacey. Delton. Wayne Lee Hoffman, Hastings and Kristine Joy Fox. Dowling. C.W. Strickland Acting Chairman (6/77) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS McKeown Road Truss Repair Barry County Road Commission Michigan Sealed bids will be received from contractors having current Michigan Department of Transportation Prequalification by Barry County at the Barry County Road Commission. 1845 West Gun Lake Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. up to 10:00 a.m. local time, Monday. July 8, 1996. and then publicly opened and read aloud. The work includes but is not limited to the following: • • • • • Removing the wood deck Parting existing steel stringers at a remote site Minor structural steel and masonry repairs Cleaning and Painting truss Piace new wood oeck and Pedestrian railing The drawings and specifications under which the work is to be done are on file and may be examined after June 3.1996 at the Barry County Road Commission. 1845 West Gun Lake Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Construction bidding documents may be obtained form the office of the Barry County Road Commission after June 3. 1996, by purchase for the sum of $30.00 per set. Shipping is an addition $4.00 per set. There will be no refunds or return of bid­ ding documents. The purchaser must supply the telephone number and street address of the individual or firm to whom addenda (if issued) can be directed. Each bidder shall file a statement signed by. or on behalf of the person, firm, association, or corporation submitting the bld certifying that such person, firm association, or corporation has not. either directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the sub­ mitted bid. Failure to submit the signed statement as part of the bid proposal will result in rejection of the bid. This is a Federal Aid Protect under the provisions of Section 113 or Title 23 U.S.C. As amended by the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1968. The Davis-Bacon Act is applicable and requires the Secretary of Labor to determine the minimum wage rates to be paid by the contractor and subcontractors, which rates will be given in detail in the proposal. Net classification for this project is lOFa and Sub N4 Subject to 60% Imitation on subcontracting A certified check or frdder’s bond for a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Proposal will be required with each Proposal The Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (1990 edition), the plans and specifications for the pro­ ject. the special provisions governing subcontracting and the employment blanks are essential parts of the contract. !• Even Marshal Gary Noel seems surprised that ‘Baby’ can balance on just one of Ms thumbs. This project is funded in part through an MDOT enhancement grant. The right is reserved by the Barry County Road Commission to accept any proposal, to reject any proposal and to waive the irregularities in proposals. 5 Barry County Road Commission Mr. Jack Kineman Engineer-Manager �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 27, 1996 Greenfield and other local stars named All-Barry County Sports writing is a bunch of fun, but it also has it times Even being a sports writer has its costs. As most of you readers know by now. JAd Graphics, had made a decision to mose all of the Barry County spurts news into this publication. The move was spurred by one. The idea of highlighting all of Barry County sports in a Barn County newspaper and two. To help pay for the ever-growing price of newsprint Well, don't fret because the sports are hack in the Lakewood News. Maple Valley News and the Sun and News newspapers. A county-wide look at sports from Delton, Hastings. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville will still appear in the Banner. allowing interested readers with a chance to see more than just results from their area teams or individuals. What bothered me so much about the reactions/comments that I received during this change was how hurtful the reactions/comments actually got. Most people were happy lo have the opportunity lo have a chance to express themselves and if they wanted to do so more. I told them how they could get in contact with our president here al the Hastings Banner I did expect to receive negative views on lhe change, but what I didn't expect was the extent that certain people would go to express their views. Our smaller publications come to our readers at no charge, so for many years many people have gotten a great deal — one without costs. To do this job well when the high school sports seasons are in progress, one must do more than go to a few sports events each week and write about them. 1 would bet that many readers don't really understand what responsibilities go along with this job. For 10 years I have been a sports wnter/sports editor and have enjoyed my days very much. It's just at certain times when people don’t realize what they're saying or doing is so hurtful, that I think about these costs. The best therapy 1 received was from a female reader in Middleville who told me that whatever the responses may be. just remember that this is the way it is for most businesses. It's a competitive world we live in and people want what they want Still, this is the best job in the world and I look forward lo providing you with all of the sports information in all of J-Ad's newspapers. Thanks, my chest now feels quite a bit lighter. •Five members of Hastings' girts track and field team — Lori Maivillc. Chanssa Shaw. Sally Edger. Laura Thomas and Katie Thomas — will run with and pass the torch in the Great Lake State Games. Today, the group will start its journey in front of city hall beginning at 2 p.m. They will then make a two-day jog towards Lansing, the first day running from Hastings to Vermontville. •Hastings' own Travis Williams, currently the kicker on the Hope College football team, will get to match boots with Detroit Lions’ kicker Jason Hanson on Saturday The two. along with former University of Michigan standout Jay Riemcrsma. will also be in lhe football clinic at Holland's Municipal Stadium beginning at I p.m. The clinic is sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes along with the DARE program. Williams and Hanson were members of last year's event as well and Williams said it was a valuable experience for him in more than one way. "First of all. you get lo kick with Jason Hanson." Williams said. "As far as the FCA, it has always been a part of it for me." Williams became involved in the FCA at Hastings High and has continued with the program at Hope, thanks to the support of Coach Dean Krebs. So if you're looking for kicks and inspiration, check out lhe clinic. •The Michigan Coll Stakes will take place at Lhe Lake Odessa fairgrounds on July 3-7. The event will pay out $156,900. Post-time each afternoon is I p.m. Dan Cusack, the co-superintendent of speed, associate judge and track maintenance man al the fairgrounds says this of the Standardbred Series show: "We should get the top horses again this year because we have the Standardbred Series." Talk to you soon. BANNER SPORTS It was a senior season to remember for Hastings sccondbaseman Chad Greenfield Greenfield hit .471 with 42 hits. 8 of which were doubles and two that went for homeruns. He also made every honor available to a high school baseball player — All-OK While Conference. All-District. All­ Region and honorable mention All-State. Greenfield also was selected lo play in the John Bos All-Star event and ivllected a hit. scored lhe winning run and made the last putout of the game to preserve a 2-1 victory for the White Greenfield is also one of 12 players named to the J Ad Graphics 1996 All-Barry County baseball squad. He is joined by sophomore teammate Andrew Courtnght Other members of this year s team include Delton's Ryan Vliek and Scott Haas. Lakewood s Mike Slater and Mark Cusack. Maple Valley's Jared Osborne. Adam Thayer and Jason Trowbridge and Middleville's Dwight Wade. Kevin Doyle and Jared Novak. Courtright pitched and was a catcher for Coach Jeff Simpson's Saxons, hitting .284 with 25 hits. 2 homeruns and 23 RBI. On lhe mound, the second year star compiled an 8-4 record with 51 strikeouts and a 2.05 earned run average. "Both (Greenfield and Courtright) are excellent players." Simpson said of his nominations. Haas, a senior to be. had a remarkable year at plate, hitting at a .580 clip with 29 hits and 14 RBI. An outfielder. Haas did not make an error all season and. as a hitter, he struck out just once. Osborne was a steady performer on thc; mound for Coach Guenther Mittclstacdt's, Lions. The senior to be went 7-3 with a 2.67 earned run average this past spring. In AA inninoc Dshorw fanned 67 and issued , Delton’s Scott Haas hit .580 on the season and was perfect defensively from outfield position. «V hits. 31 runs and 16 RBI. The talented thirdbaseman had 10 base hits that went for1' 2-bases and 3 that went for dingers. • *4 •a Lakewood’s Mark Cusack batted .402 on the spring season with 39 hits and 3 homeruns. Hastings’ Andrew Courtright was a valuable member on his team, both as a pitcher and a catcher. Vliek. who was named as Delton's co­ athlete of the year, was 3-2 with a 2.37 earned run average in his senior stint. He struck out 39 opponents, while walking just 13 all season He also hit .317 with 19 hits and 7 RBI. Slater hit .370 with 34 hits. 20 runs and 10 doubles as a senior outfielder for the Vikings. His power numbers were equally impressive with 7 homeruns and 31 RBI. Cusack, also a recent graduate, had a 402 batting average that consisted of 39 passes to 26 hitters. Thayer, a recent graduate, played the position of a fleet-footed outfielder fur the Maple Valley club. He went l7-of-!9 on stolen base attempts and scoj-ed 25 runs. He also had 24 hits and had a .293 average. See STARS continued on page 13 Serving Entire BARRY COUNTY Richardson and Rufner picked as best of the senior Vikings Shane Richardson and Angela Rufner have enjoyed many All-Star moments in their high school sports careers, but they both are very quick to give credit to those who helped them out along the way. "All of my coaches. God. my grandma and my Uncle Dennis has been a bif inspiration," Shane Richardson said. Lakewood football coach Ted Hollern is one special person in Richardson's development as both a football player and as a person. This Saturday. Richardson will be playing in a football All-Star game for graduated prep standouts and this fall Richardson will be playing at Northern Michigan University on a football scholarship. Rufner's list of helpful people is also lengthy and comes with plenty of merit. "Kellie Rowland. Clair Rowland. Christa Potter. Becky Rufner and Jessie Briseno." Rufner named Kellie Row land was Angela s high school volleyball coach for four years. Clair is Kellie's husband. Becky Rufner is her sister as well as a former Lakewood volleyball player and Christa Potter and Jessie Bnseno were also former spiking standouts for the Vikings. Coach Row land's dedication for volleyball played a major part in Rufner's intensity for the game. "She is one of the most intense; a hard and dedicated coach." Rufner said. "(You) like lo give back to her." And Rufner did, playing varsity volleyball for four years and being named an All-State performer twice. Rufner holds the school'* hitting record of 673 along with the blocking record of 247. She will continue playing volleyball next year at Cornerstone College along with her sister. For Richardson, football was the big sport. On defense. Richardson was a hardnose safety for four campaigns and on offense, he played at runningback and in his junior term was the Vikings quarterback. He made All-Capital Circuit. All-Lansing and All-Barry' County as a gndiron standout. A wnst injury, however, in his senior year held him back a little, but now he's ready for the college game Before the wrist injury. Richardson played baseball as an outfielder and led his team in hits for three consecutive seasons. He classified baseball as his "second favorite sport" and said sitting out his senior stanza was "really disappointing." He ran track as a senior, splitting time between the 100, 200. 400 relay and 800 relay. Rufner also competed in track and field for the first time as a senior and did not take long to shine: making State in the discus and the shot put. "Might as well give it a shot." is how Rufner explained her decision to take up track. Rufner's best shot came on June 8 al the Meet of Champions meet in Indianapolis where she threw 41 -J. Athletes from Indiana. Illinois, Ohio and Michigan all competed in that illustrious event. Sports have given Richardson and Rufner confidence, competition and arenas to show off their All-Star skills. "It made me more competitive and helped me to do my best in everything; sports or whatever else I did." Richardson said. See VIKINGS continued on page 13 Mark Hewitt, on left, was quite happy with his 10th place finish at Saginaw Bay on June 16. (Photo provided) Hastings Hewitt realing in bass Mark Hewitt is hoping to fish himself right into the "major leagues." The Hastings native has experienced some recent success bass fishing on the Red Man circuit, equal lo Double A or Triple AA in baseball terms. With a little luck and a lot more bass. Hewitt has future dreams of fishing for a profession. "I really think I can get there," Hewitt said. "It certainly is a great start." On June 16. Hewitt look part in a $9,200 Red Man Tournament at Saginaw Bay. The individual event drew 184 competitors and Hewitt placed IOth with his limit of small mouth bass that weighed 15 pounds and 12 ounces. "I’m pretty excited, especially since I feel that 'his was one of the weakest tournaments for me this year." Hewitt said. One ocher local participant. Woodland s Shane Richardson gave Lakewood's ground attack a big boost last fall, but is also a hard hitter at safety. Wendell Studt. finished in 16th place at Saginaw Bay. Hewitt has a goal in mind fur his first year on the elite Red Man tour. "My goal is to make the regional ottf Kentucky Lake in October." Hewitt said. He appears to be well on his way Earlier in the season. Hewitt teamme<; with Hastings' Jeff Denny in the HariJji; Dam. Tri-State tournament and took 14(>-, out of 107 teams by catching over IlfI pounds of bass. High finishes are nice, but Hewitt alsg» realizes the valuable help that he receivNt; from his sponsors: MainStreet Saving)?; McDonald's of Hastings, Performance PlujJ: Bob’s Gun and Tackle. Matteson MarinCf Bass Stopper's Lures and Mercury Outboard. His next competition is June 29-30 at Lake St. Clair. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County!.. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27. 1996 — Page 13 Area softball standouts receive recognition for stellar play STARS, continued from page 12 Softball was a huge high school hit in Barry County this spring, helping to explain the large number of deserving athletes for All-Barry County recognition This year the 1996 All-Barry County county includes 13 athletes from Delton, Hastings. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middle ville on the first team and 11 more from the five area schools on the second (Cam Lakewood, a State quanerfinalist in Class B. and Maple Valley, a league champion this past spring, each received three members on the first team, while Dchon. Hastings and Middleville players filled the remaining six 0OIS • IB — Sage Lucas (Middleville). Hu 311 for the season (27-of-74) with 5 doubles and 17 RBI. Was honorable mention league -SS — Dawn Stine (Maple Valley). Hit .358 (34-of-95) with 5 doubles. 2 triples and 18 RBI Was All-SMAA and All-District SS — Jennifer Mitchell (Lakewood). Hit .311 with 12 of her 37 hits going for extra bases. Also had 7 stolen bases and 22 RBI 3B — Tara Stewart (Maple Valley), hit .365 with 31 hits and 5 doubles. Named AllSMAA and All-District. OF — Angie McDiarmid (Lakewood). Named to the Class B All-Stale team. As the Vikings* centerfielder, hit .385 with 45 hits. 21 stolen bases and 17 RBI. OF — Kerri Dean (Maple Valley). Led the Lions at .419 (26-of-62) with 2 homeruns and 16 RBI All-SMAA and All­ District. OF — Lois Marlow (Delton) Hit .356 \4hh 15 RBI. Had a fielding percentage of 972 and made AII-KVA. ■C 343 Hid t Maple Valley's Adam Thayer was successful 17 out of 19 tries in stolen bases attempts. Trowbridge also had 24 hits, including 6 doubles. The thirdbaseman hit. 324 and had 17 RBI to ignite his squad's offense. Wade has made it to his third All-Barry County team, finishing his high school career with a .311 average. A catcher, Wade hit .386 in 1996 with 32 hits and 22 RBI — Rachel Young (Hastings). Hit (34-of-99) with I homerun and 16 RBI. 15 throwdowns for outs al second base. — Ronda French (Delton). Made Ail -District and was AII-KVA honorable ricntion. Hit 322 and was the team's catcher fir three seasons ;E — Jenny Kuemple (Maple Valley). All-SMAA and All-District player who hit j^6 (36-of-79) with 16 RBI ^P-3B — Janette Jennings (Hastings). Was a Saxon leader in hitting and pitching. Middleville's Sage Lucas (making catch) and Traci Campbell (17) both were named to the first team. Hit .523 (45-of-86) with 5 homeruns. 6 triples. 10 doubles and 36 RBI. Had 12 wins and a 1.72 ERA as the team's top hurlcr. P — Kristin Heinze (Lakewood). Went 20-6 with 217 strikeouts and a 1.52 ERA. Also hit .295 with 26 RBI. P — Traci Campbell (M:ddlcville). Went 13-11, with a 1.33 ERA and 165 strikeouts. Walked just 37 opposing batters. Made All-District and All-League. The 1996 All-Barry County second team has II athletes, including three from Hastings and Lakewood. IB — Julie Krebs (Hastings). Hit .253 with a .956 fielding percentage and 128 putouts. 2B — Tracy Hickey (Maple Valley). Hit .290 with 29 hits, including 3 triples, and 13 RBI. 2B — Jamie Lambeth (Hastings). Hit for a ..205 clip with 16 stolen bases, second best in the OK While. 3B — Jodi Justice (Lakewood). Hit .260 with 26 hits, 7 stolen bases and 16 RBI. Hastings hittor Jodi Songer was second on the Saxon softball sq'iad with 21 RBI Lakewood softball earns awards The post-season awards just keep coming in for Lakewood's State quarterfinalists. ; Coach Roily Krauss' Vikings, who won their first two regional games in the school's history this past spring, grabbed some All­ State accolades recently Centerfielder Angie McDiarmid was named first team All-State by a delegation of high >chool softball coaches. The senior hit 385 With 45 hitsand 17 RBI Senior pitcher Kristin Heinze was named Academic All-State for her 3.68 grade point average. On the mound this spring. Heinze was 20-6 with a 1.52 earned run average. The Lake wood team also was tabbed All­ Academic with a combined grade point average of 3.385. Krauss was the All-Region coach, joining McDiarmid and Heinze on that team. McDiarmid. Heinze and shortstop Jennifer Mitchell made first team All-Capital Circuit, catcher Abby DeHoog and rightfielder Angie Mouser were second team al I-league and thirdbaseman Jodi Justice was named honorable mention by the Capital Circuit. See SOFTBALL continued on page IS Softball SCORES Doyle, a junior shortstop, hit .325 with 26 hits. 6 doubles and 12 RBI. He was second, to Wade lor the team lead with 38 total bases. Novak, a senior designated hitter, finished a close second to Wade on lhe Middleville team with a .382 average. With 29 hits and 12 RBI. Novak was a valuable stick in the Trojans' arsenal. Five players received honorable mention recognition this year for their baseball talents: Delton's Paul Vickery and Chris Farwell, Maple Valley s Jason Mittclstaedt and Chad Waklcy and Middleville's Mike Mrozinski. Vickery, an infielder, hit .362 with 17 hits and 9 RBI in his senior stanza. Middleville's Kevin Doyle collected 38 total bases to finish second on the Trojan team. Farwell, a senior outfielder, had 19 hits and collected a .352 baiting average. Mittelstaedt played shortstop and pitcher. He had a .328 average. 16 RBI and was 3-1 with 34 strikeouts as a Maple Valley hurlcr. Wakley made just 2 errors all season and threw out 5 baserunners in the process. He also clubbed 2 homeruns. Mrozinski made all-conference this spring as a second baseman. He hit .314 with 27 hits and 27 runs. VIKINGS, continued from page 12 "Over the four years. I've learned how to be a leader." Rufner said. "Put everything into it (sports); it’s kind of my whole life " •Editor's Note: This is part three of a fivepan series on top high school senior athletes in Barry County. Athletes from Maple Valley and Middleville will be highlighted in the following ra o editions of the Hastings Banner. The high schools named their top performers and the Banner contacted them to obtain additional information. Hastings Softball League Standings Red Division W-L Woodland Townhouse................................... 7-1 Hastings Church................................................6-3 Carpenter Plumbing......................................... 6-3 Cappen/Thomapple Motors........................... 5-4 Olde Towne Tavern (red).............................. 4-6 Power's Service................................................3-3 Paganos................................................................ 3-7 Olde Towne Tavern.......................................... 1-8 Blue Division TNR.................................................................... 8-0 Hastings Mutual................................................ 7-2 Jarman Construction........................................ 5-2 Halifax/Wilders................................................. 4-4 Bills Safety Service........................................... 3-5 Hastings San. Service...................................... 3-5 Hastings Mfg.......................................................|-4 Rudd's No Preference......................................1-9 Home Run Leaders D. Miller 11. A. Snider 8. T. Lyon 8. J. Lacosse 7; M. Smith 8; S. Heckman 7; J. McLeod 6; D. Pickard 5: T. Haskins 5. B Barker 5; C. Darrow 5. Lakewood s Knstin Heinze was honored for her book work on the Academic All­ State team. Last Week’s Results Bill’s 13. San. Service 10; Halifax Wilders 21. Bills 8; Halifax/Wilders 14. Rudd's 3; TNR 24. Rudd's 10; Mutual 12. San. Service 6; Jarman Const. 6. Mutua1 5; Paganos 10. OTT (red) 8; Powers Service 16. Paganos 7; Carpenter Plumb. 11. Capen/Tbomapple 0; Carpenter Plumb 24. Townhouse 13; Townhouse 19. OTT 5. Chrysler 22. OTT 12 June 27 - 6 30. TNR vs. Mutual. 7:30. Paganos vs. Townhouse; 8:30. OTT (red) vs. Townhouse; 9:30. OTT (red) vs. OTT. June 28 — 6:30. OTT vs. Carpenter; 7:30. Cappon vs. Carpenter; 8:30. Cappon vs. Chrysler. Angela Rufner (13) shows lhe skills that made her such a dominant blocker in a contest last winter versus Hastings. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 27. 1996 Senneker captures 80th win at “home” in Port City 200 MARNE — Winning at Marne is something that Bob Senneker has done often in his illustrious racing career. Still, you wouldn't sense that it is an easy task for the Dorr native when listening to him speak about finishing in first. "I’ve been running here for 25 years — This is home." Senneker said. "The competition is really tough. I would like to win (at Marne), but it gets tougher every year It may get tougher, but Senneker only appears to be getting stronger and smarter. Senneker won for the 80th time in his 24th year on the American Speed Association circuit in the Port City 200 last Saturday He scored a two-car-length victory over Mike Miller, staying in the front for the final 107 laps. Senneker ha* won 7 of lhe 28 ASA races staged at Marne, including the first 3 from 1981-83. In his 34th year of competition. Senneker and his car do not seem to be slowing down one gear. Middleville's Dave Sensiba (West Michigan Chevy Dealers/ Lane Automotive), who grabbed the pole position for the race, ended up 11 th and Hastings' Joe Bush (Wynn’s Oil Pontiac) finished 12th. The ASA’s AC-DcIco Challenge Series points leader going in. Spring Lake’s Joe Ford, led the race for 124 of the 200 laps. His margin of victory was .397 seconds. "The car ran perfect; It was awesome." Senneker exclaimed. As far as strategy. Senneker said comfort was the aim, but even that easy goal wasn't so simple. "I set up the car to run comfortable." Senneker said. "We had a push problem all day and 1 was changing the set-up in an effort to run faster." The triumph was worth $14,300 for ASA’s all-time winningest driver. A tire problem probably cost Sensiba a chance to challenge for first place. "We had a flat tire at the end of the race." Sensiba said. "We were running third and decided lo stay out when we got the flat. Bob Senneker, in his No. 84 car. led for 124 laps and won Saturday's race by .397 seconds. Nott, was 15th. Sensiba also claims Marne as his "home track" and you can’t dispute that from listening to the cheers from a large group of fans that follow him there. "To me, this is my home track," Sensiba said. "This track is a tricky place; The guys who know it. have an advantage " The history of the Marne track (Berlin Raceway) is deep. Johnny Benson Jr. has won four times and set lap records there and Pancho Carter claimed the first ASA pole position in 1981 at the raceway just outside of Grand Rapids. Bush is still learning the ASA circuit, as Saturday’s race was his second ASA event this year and seventh overall. When lhe ASA comes back to Marne on Aug. 10. the Hastings native will be gunning for a top 10 finish. "I know the track well. I've run here for 15 years and have two Late Model championships." Bush said. "I really want to accomplish ASA. Late Models I have accomplished." Sensiba. racing from the pole, was an early race leader for the first 27 laps, but Senneker took the top spot on lap 93 and was never headed after that. Overall, Senneker. in his Lane Automotive/JR Automation/Mr. Gasket Cloud receives moment in the sun with winning performance Hastings' Joe Bush ended up 12th at Marne in his No. oer. Brian Cloud out-qualified the 27-car Super Late Model field and won his second NASCAR Winston Racing Series sanctioned feature last Saturday at lhe Kalamazoo Speedway. The speedway's largest crowd of the year was on hand to see Cloud's moment in the sun. Gun Lake's Bob Holley also competed in the Super Late Model event, but did not finish in the top five of the feature. Other winners Saturday at Kalamazoo were Dave Allen (NASCAR Limited Late Models B feature). Andy Appelhans (NASCAR Limited Late Models A feature). Bill Steffer (Factory Stock B feature). Mike Zordan (Factory Stock A feature) and Mike Logan (Legends feature). Lane Automotive/Spccd-Pro and Gatorade will co-sponsor a special night of NASCAR sanctioned Late Models. Limited Late Models and Factory Stocks this Saturday. Dave Sensiba's No. 4 car gets a big push from the crew and the driver's many fans. 33 ? 33 ? 33 ? 33 ? 33 ? 33 ? 33 ? 33 Happy Birthday 7 33 ? LINDA 33 ? —June 30th— 33 Love, All your family ? 33 ? 33 ? 33 ? 33 ? 33 ? 33 ? 33 ? 33 COMING AUCTIONS —AUCTIONEERS— A KBOAUTONAS £ OONVWMN J Flf D and OUMEM IfWtS O aAMNGHAUK M of...YOUR can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE The first race will start at 7 p.m. Crystal Raceway Mid-season championships were held at Crystal and Mike Powell (Late Models), Bren Meyers (Pro Stock/Truck), Rick Stout (IMCA) and Dave Crawford (Hobby Stock) were the weekly winners The Wolverine Outlaw Sprints in five classes sponsored by Pennzoil will be the shew this Saturday at Crystal. Galesburg Speedway Delton's Mark Smith finished third in the feature race after winning the second heal in the Sportsman class at Galesburg last Sunday. Ivan Head, of Battle Creek, won lhe A feature race Super Late Models. Sportsman and Mini Stocks will race again at Galesburg this Saturday and Sunday. A fireworks show will also accompany the action on Sunday night. Dave Sensffca, after a tough season in 1995, is enjoying more success in 1996. After we changed lhe lire, we climbed back to fifth, but the car got loose and fell back." The AC-Delco Challenge Series continues next Saturday at lhe 1-70 Speedway, as the Kansas City Pontiac Dealers Pontiac Excitement 300 is lhe week's event. The race will be televised by the Nashville Network at 9 p.m. Gary St. Am ant is now first in lhe point standings with 831 and Nott is second with 812. Sensiba stands in fourth with 724. while Senneker is sixth with 717. The Dorr native still would like to make one last shot at an ASA point championship. "I’m still looking to win a championship." Senneker said. "We're still up in points, but it's a hard road. The competition is so tough (and) you can't relax." Cdodorao 694-4126 foe IxAs Arao 664-4564 Broker 944-9700 ★ FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION TIME: SATURDAY, JUNE 29 at 10:00 AM LOCATION: HdtsdaJe Fai.grounds. ★ LARGE AUCTION TIME: THURSDAY, JULY 11 at 4:00 PM LOCATION: in Urbandale on Snow Avenue. A VERY NICE AUCTION! Something of interest for everyone! Several antiques and collectibles, very nice household furniture, tractor. VW and many parts, vehicles, garden tractor, large power toots, and more* REAL ESTATE: Newty remodeled homo with attached garage and separate workshop. Watch for more details * HORSE & TACK AUCTION TIME: SATURDAY, JULY 6 at 11:00 AM LOCATION: Hinsdale Fairgrounds. Today J.374 Homes will be damaged or destroyed by fire 4.592 Auto accidents resulting in serious injury will occur 5,500 People will die You probably have tire, auto and life insur­ ance in cose today is your day Also Today 24.397 People will lose their income through disability It today is your day will your income be replaced through disability income insur­ ance? If not. call us now CALL FOR SOUR I Rl I. NO OBLIGATION PROTECTION ANALYSIS John Hosier k Associates (616) 623 8644 Hastings' own Tom Straley will compete in the Winged Sprint Car racing program Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. Consumers Power Company's Hastings Service Center 1125 West Green Street will temporarily dose on Monday, lune 10.1996 and will re-open on Monday. July I. 1996 Customers who need assistance or account information may call: 1-800-477-5050 Utility payments may be made at D.|. Electric and the Hastings City Bank Consumers Power Berlin Raceway Two local drivers are scheduled lo take part in the Winged Spnnt Car racing program this Saturday at Berlin. Tom Straley. a rookie racer from Hastings, and Wayne Landon, a native of Freeport, are both apart of lhe field. Landon, an ageless 63-year-old engine builder, will be a threat to end up in lhe winner’s circle. The powerful, open wheel, lightweight Sprint cars arc expected to set new speed records at the one-half mile Marne oval. Late Models and Sportsman cars will round out the thrcc-part show. More than 80 race teams will have practice at 2 p.m.. time trials at 4 p.m. and the first; preliminary event is set for 7 p.m. CORRECTION Joe Baker was mis-identified in two racing photos appearing on page 14 of the June 20 Hastings Banner. The Banner regrets the cm*. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27. 1996 COURT NEWS: In Barry County Circuit Court last week. Robert J Mason II. 28. of 702 S. Washing­ ton. Hastings, was sentenced to 150 days in jail, with credit for 90 days already served, for violating his probation by failing to re­ port to his probation officer. Mason was serving probation for a convic­ tion of illegally using a credit card. Because the area set aside in the Barry County Jail for prisoners allowed to go to work during the day is full. Masvn will serve his jail lime on a tether, which con­ fines him to his residence when he is not working. Mason must continue substance abuse treatment, and $50 will be taken out of his wages each week to pay court fines. • William A. Chenoweth. 27. of 1435 6th St.. Muskegon, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by consuming marijuana. Chenoweth was serving probation for selling marijuana He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with credit for 30 days already served. The jail time will be suspended if Chenoweth suc­ cessfully completes his probation A total of $50 also will be taken out of Chenoweth's wages to pay court fines. • Shawn A. Chcsebro. 18. of 327 Lentz St.. Nashville, was sentenced to 120 days in jail, with credit for 30 days already served, for violating his probation by failing to re­ port to his probation officer and failing to live in a residence approved by his probation officer. Chescbro was serving probation for resisting arrest. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 l or Sale \uta»iotive \nniptts 19M CORVETTE. Converu ble, tuple bl«ck. I3K nulei. leather, bene, nice. Profcutaully owned, no eolo led tlifhu $14,500 . 945-3491 after 5:30pm.____________________ ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday, June 30. Over 300 exhibitors in every type of antique. Over200dealers under cover. Show is rain or shine. 7:30am to 4:30pm. Free parking. $3 admission. At the fairgrounds right in Allegan. Michigm. ______________ 1994 4 DOOR CHEVY S-10 Tahoe Blazer, loaded axktng $17,900. CaB 945 5850 OLDS 19M « REGENCY. 88,000 actual miles, loaded, new eshaust, new tires, mint condi lion. $4,700 OBO. 795-0673 BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND LAMPS. Estate jewelry. Some Wizard of Oz and Disney memorabilia. Aunt Ellen's Attic, M-43, Delton. 623-8900 Real I slate STATE LAND. 20 minutes east of Travene City, Kalkaska; 10 acres; access to thousands of acres of the Pere Marquette State Forest! 100% high-ground surrounded by beautiful hard­ woods, close to Rapid river. Perfect for cabin, camping, lots of deer. More available border­ ing stue land! $9,900, $1,000 down, $200 per month on 10% land contract Great Lakes Land Company, 616-258-8067 S'alional \ds $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information. American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026, ext 1400 (24 hn.)________________________ AUTOS BELOW $1<XVOBO!!! Auction by IRS, DEA. FBI. Nationwide. Trucks, boats, motorhome, computers, A more. Call 1-800-522-2730, ExL 2188.__________________ CABLE INSTALLER To $1.000wk. Major Co! Entry Level! Local territory. Needed now! 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee_________________________ FOOD SALES REP To $41,600ryr ♦ benefit package. Major Co! Western Michigan territory. Entry Level. Start Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee.________________________ GROCERY DELIVERY DRIVER *10 $8(XVwk; full benefits! Major Co! Training provided, local route. Start now. 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee. ROADWORK/ CONSTRUCTION To $14/hr + benefits. Lots of overtime! Will train! Start now. 616-949-2424 Job Uae Fee. STOCKER/WAREHOUSE To SlO/hr start ♦ full benefits! (Permanent) will train. (2) shifts, start now! 616449-2424 Job Line Fee. For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50 + drivers Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto., Home, Life Commercial 13 S Mcfapri. HMng,. Ml <3058 Bwtaw.: 945-4454 Fu: 945-9914 I or Sale 19" COLOR CONSOLE T.V„ Sharp, with remote $125. Pion­ eer stere* CD. player, tuner, tape deck.rakers, with remote $300. Can after 530 367-4845 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM OUTFIT includes sofa, loveseat & chair. Beautiful grey & Mauve colon. -Brand New". Must sell! $215. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL WHITE DAYBED “Brand New" with trundle bed underneath and mattress. Cost $675.. Sell for $250. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED with Queen tire Scaly Posturpcdic mattress Nt 1 month old. Cost $850, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-2251 ______________ BEDROOM OUTFIT with oak finish, includes queen size mattress set, dresser, chest, headboard, two night stands. 1 month old. Cost $1,200. Sacri­ fice $300. 1-517-699-4148 KING SIZE WATERBED. Soft sided with 2 bladders, dual controls, great shape, $200. 948-8244 leave message. SERTA KING SIZE MATTRESS SET with deluxe frame. “Luxury Firm" 2 weeks old. Cost $1,300. Sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414 liasuiess Services CARPET A UPHOLSTERY STEAM CLEANING. Roofing & painting. Inexpensive rates. 616-795-2089_______________ FOR SALE: KOMBUCHA MUSHROOM. Source of the Divine Tea, lauded for centuries as a relief for many human ailments. For more information send S.A.S.E to: Periwinkle Fanns, P.O. Box 56, Woodland, MI 48897 to order Mushroom starter and complete instructions send $29.95 ♦ $6.95 Shipping A hwdlbg ___________ HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint. Call Randson. 945-2545___________________ HRSTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rales, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson, 616-945-2545 _______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income propcrty’Dcbt consolidation•Turoed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation. 1-S99-968-2221 Free consultation._________________ LICENSED ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME in southeast Kent County, private rooms, homestyle atmosphere. 616-868-0343 ________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistanL Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. hi Meimmatn IN LOVING MEMORY of Russell (Rut) Lewis 6-30-94. Remembered always with great love. Wife, Children. Grandchildren, Great Granochildren, & Friends Mobile llonie\ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-8OO-387-OO35. West Mich. Ihlf) Wanted ATTENTION STUDENTS! National firm expanding! $1025 to start! Great resume experience, flexible full/parttime, A.A.S.P. Scholarships available. Call MondayFriday: 10am-4pm. Kalama­ zoo, 323-7800______________ ATTENTION: PROFES­ SIONAL TRUCK DRIVER looking for dependable honest and reliable, 25 years of age, willing to drive mid-west and southern states, have CDL license and pass DOT physical and drug screening. Benefits are: paid weekly, home most weekends, 401K with medical plan available, plus other bene­ fits. Send resume to: Devco, 9625 Thompson Rd., Lake Odessa. MI 48849. Attn: Vern Swartz______________________ IN HOME CARE NEEDED near Algonquin Lake. Lifting required, if interested call 948-8303___________________ MANAGEMENT TRAINEE opportunity for qualified candi­ date al local community bank. Requires bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting/ business/finance. Candidates must also have excellent verbal and written communications skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Submit resume to Personnel Manager, Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. EOE____________ MANAGER TRAINEE Earn up to S35K-55K in management ♦ benefits. Immediate openings. Company will provide ivclass expense-paid training. Openings in this immediate area. To qual­ ify: willing to work long hours if necessary, travel in local area, legal age with access to a reliable car, TXJrtsminded. Call for an appointment 1-800-238-0996, ask for Mr. Thurber. Call Now!! EOE/M-F PART TIME TELLERS It takes a rare variety of abilities to be a really good teller. Solid xr’h skills. The Self-confidence to handle money. Accuracy. A pleasant personality. And above all, the ability to put customers al ease. To explore the opportuni­ ties available for tellers through­ out our main office and branch system, we invite you to contact our personnel office. Hastings City Bank. 150 W. Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. POSITIONS OPENING SOON for machine operation in the Middleville area. Must pass drag screen and have steel toed bools. Weekends a must. Possi­ ble 7 days a week. For details call Flexible Personnel, 948-8555___________________ THE REGION DIB AREA AGENCY ON AGING is look­ ing for an Executive Secretary. The candidate should possess a high school diploma or equiva­ lent, 5 years clerical experience, should be a sharp, self-starting, people person, computer literate with proficiency in Miconoft Office 95, knowledge of general office procedures, and strong organizational, verbal and writ­ ten skills. A full time position with benefits, E.O.E. Please submit resumer with cover letter lo: Region IIIB Area Agnecy on Aging, 200 W. Michigan Avenue. Battle Creek, MI 49017. Resumes accepted until July 1, 1996 • Lucas M. Haight, 18, of 4777 Barber Road. Hastings, was ordered lo enter a halfway house in Grand Rapids after he vio­ lated his probation by consuming alcohol. Haight was serving probation for stealing a car. • Jason M. Bryant. 18, of 639 Simmons Ave., Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to violat­ ing his probation Bryant was serving proba­ tion for larceny in a building. Sentencing for the probation violation was set for July 11. • Terry L Kloth. 29. of 114 Wilrad Court. Kalamazoo, was sentenced to a year in jail for violating his probation by possessing al­ cohol. A previous charge that he violated his probation by engaging in assaultive behavior was dropped. Kloth is serving probation for felony drunk driving. Kloth was given credit for 224 days al­ ready spent in jail, and will serve his jail sentence on lhe tether program. A weekly to­ tal of $25 also will be taken out of Kloth's wages to pay court fines. In Barry Circuit Court June 13: • Brian F. Huffman, 20. of 1376 Burling­ ton Drive, Hickory Corners, stood mute to charges of second-degree home invasion, larceny in a building, and attempted seconddegree home invasion. Huffman is accused of breaking into a home in Prairieville Township in March and stealing electronic equipment, jewelry, tools and other items. A not guilty plea was en­ tered on his behalf and a June 27 pre-trial date was set. • Robert W. Shellington, 28, of 525 Clear Lake Road, Dowling, stood mute lo charges of malicious destruction of police property and being a fourth time habitual offender. He is accused of damaging a Hastings City Po­ lice patrol car May 11. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf and a June 27 pre­ trial was set. • James W. Chaney. 19. of 9615 East D Ave.. Richland, pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree home invasion in exchange for dropping more serious home invasion and larceny charges Chaney broke into a Johnstown Township home last September and took a stereo, tele­ phone, diamond ring, and rifle. Sentencing was set for June 27. \ !••• -........... ’ • James C. Kendall, 26, of 520 Thomas Court, Portage, was ordered to serve proba­ tion until July 1/2000 as a result of violat­ ing his probation by possessing a firearm. Kendall was sentenced in June of 1995 to three years of probation for writing bogus checks. He will now have to serve five years of probation. • Charges of illegally using a financial transaction device were dropped against Tammy L. Weber. 31, of 219 Washington, Nashville. The charges were dropped as part of an agreement between Barry and Ionia County prosecutors. Weber agreed to plead guilty to a similar felony charge in Ionia County in exchange for the dropping of the Barry County case. • Michael M. Power. 31. of 726 S. Park St.. Hastings, was sentenced to two years of probation, the first 90 days to be spent in the Barry County Jail, for resisting arrest and contributing to lhe delinquency of a minor. Power was given credit for 19 days already spent in jail, and was told by Circuit Judge James H. Fisher that the rest of the jail sentence could be suspended if Power does well with his probation. • Michelle M. Kipp, 34. of 1967 Francis St.. Grand Rapids, was sentenced to one year of probation and a year of jail for a felony conviction of possessing marijuana. She will be eligible for the jail's earned early release program. • Chad M. Nixon. 24. of 5377 N. Chari­ ton Park, Hastings, was sentenced to two years of probation, the first 90 days to be spent in the Barry County Jail, for selling marijuana. He was given two days of credit for jail time already served and was told the rest of the jail sentence would be suspended if he complies with the conditions of his proba­ tion. NOTWEAIUNGA safhybeucancost WUMWIIA1K. POLICE BEA1 Man hurt while ‘two tracking’ RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Nashville man was injured in a one-vehicle accident while "two tracking" in Rutland Township James E. Reeder. 27, was treated at a local hospital after a June 24 accident. Reeder told Barry County Sheriff deputies Dann Leaf and Joel Funk that he was two tracking on Hart Road near Whitmore Road when one of the five people riding in the bed of the 1978 Ford pickup tapped on lhe rear window When he turned to look, be hit the tree, he told deputies. Reeder was not wearing restraints, and alcohol was thought to be a factor in the midnight accident. He was cited for having no proof of insurance. Drunk enters house to use bathroom JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A drunken man walked into a private residence, used the bathroom and then left. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. A Dowling woman told deputies she woke up about 4 a.m. on June 16 and, after getting a drink of water and letting the dog out. returned to bed. In a few minutes she heard the front door open and close. Thinking it was one of her parents, she got up and noticed the bathroom in use. When she tapped on the door, a white male with short, blood hair opened the door. He told her he lived nearby, had to go to the bathroom, and that he was drunk. She told him to leave and he did. Deputies Marnie Mills and Thomas Raymond checked out a party the complainant's father had found nearby, but no one matching the description was found. Female student accused of assault PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A female student at lhe Michigan Career Training Institute is accused of assault by a male student of the same school. The 32-year-old man reported to Barry County Sheriff deputies that a female student attacked him in his car June 10 when they were on the way to the school, and again after they arrived there. The man told deputies he had asked his ex-girlfriend to stay away from him, even writing a letter requesting her lo not harass him. but she continued lo follow him. He said the woman said she has friends in a motorcycle club in Detroit who would harm him. Deputy Gary Sumor forwarded a copy of the report, a statement from a witness, and a warrant request to the prosecutor's office for review. Arrest stems from family feud HASTINGS — A family feud resulted in the arrest of a Hastings woman for trespass-ng on June 19. Officer Brent Wickham of the Hastings Police Department accompanied a Hastings woman. 21. to her sister’s to retrieve persona! property belonging to her. A between lhe young woman and her older sister. 23. turned into an arrest for trs-^an v hen lhe younger sister entered the house and tlien refused to leave. She was lodged in the Barry County jail with bond set at S100. Police probe shots fired at party JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Several Barry County Sheriff Department deputies, Michigan State Police troopers from Battle Creek and a Nashville Police Department unit all responded lo a report of shots fired at a large party on Strickland Road Jane 15 at 3 a.m. The party and residents were at the end of a dirt driveway. As vehicles came, they were detained and searched for weapons. Several vehicles were stopped and searched, with each saying the next vehicle had the gun. In a 1983 Oldsmobile, which had about six people, deputies found seven baggies of marijuana. One man was arrested for possession of marijuana. Sheriffs Deputy Darin Leaf was in charge at the scene. Drunken driver hits deer HOPE TOWNSHIP — Witnesses alerted troopers from the Michigan State Police Post recently to a driver who had hit a deer and seemed to be drunk. When troopers stopped a car with the same front-end damage described by witnesses, lhe driver told them he had hit a deer near Shultz Road and M-43 on his way home from a party at 2:30 p.m. The man said he had consumed 3/4 pint of whiskey and failed field sobriety tests. The man's preliminary breath lest registered .165. The man also had two small bags that field tested positive for methaphetanunes. He was lodged at the Barry County jail. Police investigating car break-in WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan Slate Police detectives from the Hastings post are investigating a larceny from a motor vehicle on Beech Street. The 20-year-old victim said he came home at midnight June 16. and went lo bed. Sometime before 7:30 the next morning, his 1983 Chevrolet was broken into and a wallet cont?ining $670, a Clarion stereo/CD player valued at $200, and amplifier valued at $50 and two speakers worth $170 were taken. Troopers report lhe latch on the driver's side door and the console/dash were damaged in the robbery. One suspect has been interviewed. Eaton Rapids man hurt in crash MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — A two-car accident al M-66 and Lawrence Road injured an Eaton Rapids man June 21 at about 11 a.m. Troopers from the Hastings State Police Post said Lester L. Wells, 55. was treated at a local hospital after his 1981 Ford was hit in the rear by a vehicle driven by Richard E. Traxler, 67, of Arville, Ind. Weils was stopped in the road signaling for a left-hand turn onto M-79 when Traxler driving in the same direction, could not stop and rear-ended Wells car at the intersection of M-66 and M-79. Traxler was not hurt in the accident. Both men were wearing safety belts, and no alcohol was involved in the crash. Man hurt in early morning crash CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — An early morning accident on M-66 near Stale Road June 16 injured a Woodland man. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post said a 1985 Oldsmobile driven by Shawn Caswell, 21, was southbound on M-66 when it left the roadway and traveled 150 feet along the east side of the road before hitting a small tree. Caswell told troopers he woke up in the morning and walked home, and was unaware that accidents had to be reported. Troopers said Caswell was not wearing a seat belt, and alcohol was considered a factor in the crash. Middleville man hurt in accident THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A Middleville man was injured in a one-car crash at Briggs near Chief Noonday Road June 21 at 10 p.m Thomapplc Township Emergency Services transported Scott Edward Bailey. 21. to a local hospital where he was treated. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings report Bailey was driving a 1988 GMC northbound on Briggs Road when he lost control and hit a tree. The tree appeared unstable to lhe troopers, who notified the Barry County Road Commission. Bailey was not wearing a seat belt and alcohol was considered a factor in the crash. Accident occurs at traffic light It's against the law. So if you don't want a ticket, buckle up. Or. you could become broke in more ways than one. nUtOUUliMNAUirRMAMMT. inumiwnTHi RUTLAND TOWNSHIP-The traffic light at the intersection of Gun Lake and Heath Road/Grcen Street was the scene of another accident Monday. Troopers from the Hasting Slate Police Post report Sanora June Lopez, 52, Hastings, was westbound on Gun Lake Road nearing the traffic light. Susan Carlson, 39, also was westbound. Troopers say the light was green, but traffic in front of Lopez was stopped, and Carlson did not stop in time to avoid hitting Lopez. Troopers said it should be noted a bicyclist was riding in the roadway drawing attention of Carlson and causing traffic to slow and stop. No citations were issued. Both women were wearing seat belts, and alcohol was not a factor in lhe accident. The Police Beat does not publish lhe names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 27, 1996 — Page 15 All-County tracksters named I area’s best from May 23 meet Glasgow elected in Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame Duane Glasgow, of Hastings, has been elected to lhe Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame and will receive his award at the annual ceremony a! the Circus Park in Clio on Nov. 2. Glasgow was a top mechanic for Gordon Johncock and later for other Indy Car teams during his career in racing. X Each spring, the champions at lhe All£ Barry County track meet become members Sof the J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County neams. " This year the event took place at Delton High School on May 23 and plenty of records were broken. The five schools that •»competed were Hastings. Delton. Lakewood. . Maple Valley and Middleville. ; So based on the performances from May ‘ 23. here are the All-Barry County teams. GIRLS . Shot Pul: Angela Rufner (LW) 40-7 1/2 High Jump: Teri Sessions (MV) 4-10 3200 Relay: Hastings. 10:04.71 100 Hurdles: Andrea Dreyer (H) 16.79 100 Dash: Laura Reed (M) 12.40 800 Relay: Delton. 1:51.14 ? Long Jump: Kim Cole (D) 15-3 1/4 < 1600: Jessi Davis (M) 5:25.04 < < . ; Tickets for the induction ceremony, which includes a buffet dinner, are $20 per person and must be ordered in advance. For additional information, contact Dan Van Koevering at the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame (P.O. Box 85. Comstock Park. MI 49321). SOFTBALL continued from page 13 Discus: Jenna Shook (M) 109-8 400 Relay: Hastings, 51.51 400 Dash: ixjri Maiville (H) 1:00.49 300 Hurdles: Andrea Dreyer (H) 50.32 800 Run: Charissa Shaw (H) 2:28.70 200 Dash: Emily Dipert (H) 25.94 3200 Run: Kathryn Murphy (MV) 11:29.06 1600 Relay: Hastings. 4:15.95 Middleville's Jessi Davis was the county champion in the girts 1600 with a 5:25.04 showing. Maple Valley's Dawn Stine hit .358 for the spring season and collected 18 RBI. 3B — Tami Bruin (Middleville). Hit .267 for the season, but .350 in lhe OK Blue. Had 5 doubles and a triple along with an "excellent glove." C — Abby DcHoog (Lakewood). Hit .288 with 19 hits and 6 stolen bases. Was a .865 fielder and threw out 10 baserunners. OF — Michelle Merten (Middleville). Hit .346 and had a .465 on base percentage. Also was an All-District player. OF — Jodi Songer (Hastings). Had a .321 batting average with 21 RBI, second on Delton's boys were unstoppable in .the relay races at the Barry County meet, winning all four events. )6 World Balloon ivitational & Air how starts Saturday It's up. up and away in Battle Creek June 29-July 6 when some of lhe worlds finesi mot-air balloon pilots breeze into the Cereal City for the World Balloon Invitational & p\ir Show of Battle Creek. F More than 135 hot-air balloonists will [come from around the world to compete for the title of Champion. Countries include U.S.A.. Canada. Hungai;*. Japan, Russia and Poland just to name a few r Balloonists will compete for $60,000 in forize money. Fiesta fliers will fly tasks, but Bbey will not be competing for the prize £.Thc fun is watching the plus 135 brightlyfcblored balloons ascending daily at 6:30 a.m. ghd 6:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Combine lhe color of ballooning with three Rights of colorful explosions as the famous ^reworks. 'The Grucci s". product these bvesome fireworks displays. All three shows fee choreographed to music and the colors frill light up lhe sky for over 25 minutes each show on June 29. July 4 and July 6. gOver 906.000 spectators attended last Bear's Air Show and thousands more watched Hom their homes, backyards, schools, city ftreets and various other places. - Many other exciting events are scheduled for the week including the U.S. Army Igolden Knights, lhe Northern Lights and the Russian Sukhoi Tour '96. I Bob Koppe, a Battle Creek native, returns in his super-agile Pitts S2B Special for Mother home town show. His loops, rolls Lnd even the inverted flight are "can’t miss." I For more information about ihc event, Maple Valley's Damon Patrick leaped his way to first place in the boys pole vault clearing 13-0. BOYS Long Jump: Travis Williams (D) 19-1 1/4 Discus: Ed Youngs (H) 140-3 3200 Relay: Delton. 8:32.83 110 Hurdles. Derik Rickerd (LW) 15.99 100 Dash: Jason Stampfler (D) 11.32 800 Relay: Delton. 1:32.20 400 Relay: Delton. 44.91 Shoe Put: Drew Coppess (LW) 51-5 1600 Run: Casey Louden (D) 4:43.32 High Jump: Tom Pratt (H) 6-6 Pole Vault: Damon Patrick (MV) 13-0 400 Dash: Jason Kimbrough (D) 50.68 300 Hurdles: Paul Koutz (H) 41.12 800 Run: Brian Geiger (LW) 2:03.93 200 Dash: Jason Stampfler (D) 22.44 3200 Run: Casey Louden (D) 10:29.77 1600 Relay: Delton. 3:29.23 •J-Ad Graphics congratulates all of this year.; winners and looks forward to another track and field campaign come the spring of 1997. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST SOUTH STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan on Monday, July 8,1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear com­ ments on the vacation of East South Street from Orchard Street east to the line between lots 23 and 24 and lots 32 and 33 of the Fairview addi­ tion of the City of Hastings as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468. or call TDD relay service 1 -800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk contact lhe Bailie Creek Hot Air Balloon Committee Inc.. 3300 Sixth Ave.. Suite B. Battle Creek. Ml 49015 or call 962-0592. For the best in Barry County Sports...Read I the Hastings BANNER! FJJBVTET ADDHTON the team. Songer made no errors in league pliy. OF — Angie Mouser (Lakewood). Hit .333 with 27 hits, 9 stolen bases and 15 RBI. Was a .917 fielder. OF — Heather Haas (Delton). Was honorable mention AU-District and KVA. Hit .306 with 9 RBI. Made no errors in the field. P — Nicole Kirwin (Maple Valley). Went 14-6 with 129 strikeouts and a 2.00 ERA. Hit .434 with 36 hits. MAP CHANGE - A-4-96 Request to rezone property In Sec. 6, Orangeville Township FROM C-2 TO RL-1. PARCEL 1 - (shaded area on attached map) Beginning at a point in the East line of Harmony Drive as situated in the Plat of MATTESON POINT (Uber 5 of Plats, Page 28) distant North 77.77 ft. from the Intersection of said East line and the Northerly line of Marsh Rd.; th North 60 ft along said East line of Harmony Drive; th East 110 ft along the South side of a channel to Gun Lake; th South 60 ft; th West 110 Feet to the place of beginning Together with a right to place a dock in said channel and rights of ingress and egress therein to Gun take. Orangeville Twp., Sec. 6 T2N, R10W. All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring lo present their views on the proposed amend­ ments. either verbally or in writing, win be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The County o< Berry wB provide necessary auxiliary aide and services, such as signers lor the hearing Impaired and audto tapes ot printed materials being coneidered at the meeting. |p Indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting/hesring upon (10) days notice to the County o* Barry. Individuals with dsaMSss requiring auxBary aids or services should contsadwCountyolI Barry by writing or calling the Mowing: Michael Brown. County AdrrWxstraKx. 220 W. Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (818) 948-4891. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St, Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 pun. (closed between 12­ 1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-07-04.pdf b778b15d56537328230565712b45ccd9 PDF Text Text HASTIHGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 12! S CHI'RCH ST , . .. ■ ■ n Sheriff's Dept, pact settled Road Commission campaign launched See Page 2 See Page 3 Delton driver wins 1st feature See Page 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/30/W Hastings Fub! tcLtbrar, 121 S.Oxrch St. Hastings, Hl *’fr58 Hastings THURSDAY. JULY 4. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO. 27 News Briefs Curbside iicyrfm comes io Hastings Curbside recycling has started within the Hastings city limits this week. Hastings Sanitary Service, which Is offering the program to local residents, said it will be held every other Tuesday Residents need not be customer? so '^Recycled will be No. 2 plastic such as milk jugs, tins cans and aluminum, clear glass and newspapers and inserts. The program cannot accept plastic bags, dear wrapping pl .aic. magazines or cardboard. Besitirars may call the HSS office al MS-4493 ro make arrangements to pnrticipase. HSS win send and 18-gallon r rmtai wr. If is isn't big enough, residents can pat out newspapers or tin cask in paper bags. Con for the service is S2.5O per month. Hastings Sanitary Service said that about I7S people an taking pan in the program during ins first week. Candidates stated at First Friday AH candidates for Berry County atSees have been invited to apeak al this week’s First Friday forom at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings Jim Fino, coordinator of the ecries, san catMUoaKs from ocxn inc Kcputxjcan and Democratic parties will be on hand in the public's fust chance to hear about the issues in the Aug. 6 primary election Featured will be Republican Can­ didas for contested offices in the primary. The sheriff's race has three hopefols, including Jason Sixbeny. Bill Johnson and incumbent Steve DeBoer. Couacv Board candidates win include Linda Watson and John Barnett in the First Datiict; Sandy James and Jody Aladjem in the Third Lxtnct; James Bailey. Ward Weiler and Russell Yarger in the Fourth District; Lew Newman and Mark Eagknh in the Sixth District: Emmat Herringetm and Clyde Morgan in thr Seventh District; and Rod Goebel. Mark Doster and James Alden. Eighth District The other two districts will not have any primary races, nor are there any other races Aug. 6 for county-wide offices. The First Friday series is held at noon oe the first Friday of each month al the Democrats' hall, corner of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings Thoae who attend may bring their own hashes or light fore can be purchased. The Democrats will provide tea and coffee Two blood drives are July 9 and 10 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cron will conduct two blood drive* later thi* month. One will be from I to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. The goal is 60 pints The <xher will be the 19th annual Rotary/Kiwanis Blood Challenge Wednesday. July 10. Karen Despres, director of the local Red Cross chapter, said. "While 1 enjoy all the blood orives in Barry County and do wort at most of them, this is definite­ ly one of the most fun. The Rotarian* and Kiwamans both recruit donors to come in and "vote" for their club after their donation." Kiwanis ha* won the challenge over the past two years, but Rotarian* vow to make a comeback Aayoae who is at least 17 years of age, wright at least 110 pounds, b in reasonaoty good health and hasn't fomarrt within 56 days of the drive u eligible to contribute. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 ANNER PRCE5CT Hospital request to be decided Aug. 5 by David T. Young Editor Pennock Hospital appears to be much closer than a year ago to realizing a parking lot across the street, but it still has some hurdles to clear. The Hastings Planning Commission Monday evening tabled the hospital's request for a special use permit for the now vacant lot on the south side of West Green Street, mostly because two commission members were absent. The move came after more than two hours of comments in a public hearing that attracted more than 70 people to the Hastings Industrial Incubator’s conference room. The matter will be taken up by the full commission at its next regularly scheduled meeting Aug. 5. David J as perse, chairman of the Planning Commission, is abstaining from all voting because of perceptions that he may have a conflict of interest. That leaves eight of the commission members, and Pennock will need at least five affirmative votes to have a positive recommendation made to the City Council. Pennock is seeking the special use permit as part of a two-stage project in which it proposes to expand the Professional Building at its current site and then use the parking lot aero** the street to mak; up for the spaces lust wtth that expansion The commission did vote Monday night on whether Pennock * request meets six re­ quirements outlined by Planner Tim Johnson as a sort of prelude to the final vote on the William Cusack, director of grounds and operations at Pennock Hospital and a former member of the Hastings City Council, uses charts and artists' sketches to try to explain the hospital's plans to expand the Professional Building and build a parking lot across the street. His presentation was made at a public hearing Monday evening. See PENNOCK, continued page 12 National Bank merges with Ohio institution The parent holding company of the Na­ tional Bank of Hastings and First Financial Bancorp of Hamilton. Ohio, have announced they will merge. Larry Komstadt, chairman, president and chief executive officer of the Hastings Fi­ nancial Corporation, and Stanley Stanley N. Pontius, president and CEO of First Finan­ cial Bancorp, have announced that a Defini­ tive Agreement of Merger has been signed Both officials reported that there will be no changes for the local bank as a result of the move. Pontius said. "The bank's name will not change, customers will be served by the same employees and the bank will continue to be guided by the current board of directors. "We look forward to the time when our af­ filiation is finalized. As we move forward, the customers of National Bank of Hastings will continue to experience the same excel­ lent responsiveness to consumer, business and community needs they've come to appre­ ciate over the years " Komstadt said. "We are delighted to be able to maintain our autonomy as a commu­ nity bank white adding the financial strength and profitability potential which comes from being an affiliate of First Financial Bancorp. Naturally, we are also most optimistic about enhancements in the array of products and services we will be able to offer our cus­ tomers. This would heighten our prospects for a corresponding increase in our share of the market." First Financial Bancorp has about 4,000 shareholders and operates eight Ohio and seven Indiana affiliates with a total of 79 banking office locations. This is its first af­ filiation with a bank in Michigan. Its affiliates in Ohio are First National Bank of Southwestern Ohio, with 31 offices in Butter. Preble. Warren and Hamilton counties*. Citizens Commercial Bank & Trust Co., with five locations in Mercer County; the Clyde Savings Bank Co., with two offices in Sandusky County; Van Wert National Bank, with five offices in Van Wert County; and First Finance Mortgage Co. of Southwestern Ohio in Butler County. The Indiana affiliates are Union Trust Bank, with two facilities in Randolph County; Indiana Lawrence Bank, with seven offices in Wabash and Fulton counties; Fi­ delity Federal Savings Bank, with three of­ fices in Grant County; Peoples Bank and Trust Co., with one banking office in Rip­ ley County; Citizens First State Bank, with six offices in Blackford. Jay and Delaware counties; Union Bank & Trust Co., with two Jennings County locations; and Bright National Bank, with seven offices in Carroll. Tippecanoe and Clinton counties. Operating in both Ohio and Indiana arc six offices of Home Federal Bank. A Federal Savings Bank, in Butter and Hamilton coun­ ties in Ohio and Fayette and Franklin coun­ ties in Indiana. Bank officials said the merger process will continue with the procuring of approvals from the appropriate regulatory authorities and the shareholders of Hastings Financial Corp. Plans call for the completion of the merger by the first quarter of 1997. when National Bank will become First Financial's 15th affiliate. Under the terms of the agreement, Hast­ ings Financial Corp, would receive First Fi­ nancial common stock. The proposal calls for each of the 79.463 outstanding common shares and 1.000 stock options of Hastings Financial Corp, to be exchanged for shares of First Financial. The transaction, currently valued at $10 million, would be structured as a tax-free ex­ change of stock, using the pooling of inter­ ests method of accounting. The final ex­ change rate will be determined during an agreed upon pricing period and will be based on an average of the bid and ask prices of First Financial shares, subject to specified minimum and maximum amounts. First Financial Bancorp common stock (FFBC) closed at $32 per share on the NASDAQ national market system July 1. National Bank of Hastings, with assets of $47 million, was established in 1933 in Hastings. The bank currently maintains its headquarters in Hastings and operates an addi­ tional office in the Gun Lake area. Remarking on the merger agreement. Pon­ tius said. "Although we’ve conducted prelim­ inary discussions with other banks in the slate, this is First Financial's first entry into Michigan. The two counties involved. Barry and Allegan, are excellent sites for profitable growth. Our evaluation leads us to believe that National Bank of Hastings will fit well into our network of banks, all of which are conservatively managed, profitable and well capitalized. "In addition, this bank has a strong her­ itage of community involvement, an at­ tribute we consider essential in the markets we serve." Algonquin dam assessment district approved by Miry Warner Surf Writer About 200 Algonquin Lake residents gave support Monday to a proposed payment plan for fixing the Algonquin Lake dam that would involve setting up • special assess­ ment district. There was standing room only at the Al­ gonquin Lake Lodge Monday evening as Barry County officials, members of the Al­ gonquin Lake Community Association, and engineers from EARTH Tech in Grand Rapids explained the dam situation and of­ fered a plan to pay for having it fixed. The 36-inch pipe leading from the dam spillway to a box culvert under State Road partially collapsed June 19 after heavy rains swelled lake waters An emergency spillway had lo be constructed lo take pressure off the dam. The dam is owned by the lake properly owners, who are responsible for its mainte­ nance and repair. Engineers from EARTH Tech said mini­ Algonquin Lake residents packed the Algonquin Lake Lodge Monday lor the meeting. See MM, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 4. 1996 Binding arbitration settles new Sheriff’s Dept, contract by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After working for more than 18 months without new contracts and agreeing to bind­ ing arbitration. Barr) County’s Deputy Sheriff's Association and Command Officers Association have ratified four-year agreements with the County Board of Commissioners. "Everybody seems pretty happy with it," said Deputy Don Nevins, speaking for the Deputy Sheriff Association. "We more or News Briefs: KCC sets classes in corrections Kellogg Community College will offer accelerated corrections classes at the KCC Barry County Academic Center starting Sept 9. Classes will meet from 5 20 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday even­ ings. All classes are certified by the Michigan Corrections Training Council, provide eligibility for the state civil ser­ vice exam and lead to a cerificate in corrections. Tuition for the 15-hour program is $46 per credit hour for residents in the KCC district and $74.40 per credit hour for out of district residents. For more information, call the Barry County center at 948-9500 or the criminal justice office at (616( 965-3931. extension 2216. Country bands' deadline July 10 Area country bands have until Wednesday. July 10. to enter the WBCH True Value/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown at the Barry County Fair Saturday evening. July 20. After the first round, the finalists will meet Aug. 23 at the Hastings Sum­ merfest for the local title The winner ’.hen w ill go on to the state competition at the Saginaw County Fair in September. The winner of the state contest will receive $1,000. The entry deadline of July 10 is only for bands that do not need backup musicians. Tommy Dorsey Orchestra to visit The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra will make its second appearance in as many years in Lake Odessa Wednesday . July 17. in the village park. The orchestra, under the direction of Buddy Morrow , travels throughout the country playing the big band sound. It also does Dixieland, rhythm and blues, ballads, jazz and light rock. The evening will begin al 6:15 with a performance by Les Jazz, under the direction of Joe LaJoyc. band director at Hastings H.gh School. Also playing will be the Lakewood High School band, under the direction of Dave MacQueen. Guests are encouraged to bring a favorite lawn chair lo the park. Food and refreshments will be available. The concert is sponsored by the Lake Odessa Arts Commission and Lakewood area merchants. Donations arc accepted to help defray costs For more information, call 374-4325 or 374-4471. City Bank again wins top ratings Once again. Hastings City Bank has received both the Venbanc "Blue Rib­ bon Bank" award and Bauer Financial Reports Five-Star "Superior” rating. Standards for financial soundness in­ clude capital strength, liquidity, loan quality and profitability. Founded in 1886 with $50,000 capital. Hastings City Bank has grown over the years to an asset base of $157 million, funded by deposits of $137 million. The bank's loan amount to $97 million and represent mortgage, commercial and cimsumer loans as well as municipal loans. The bank continues to receive an "outstanding" rating on its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance from the FDIC for the ability to identify and meet the credit needs of the public. "Outstanding" represents the highest degree of recognition accorded by federal regulators for successfully mak­ ing banking services available to everyone within a bank’s business area. Robert E. Picking, president and chief executive officer of the bank, observed. "Since our bank was established in 1886. we have always emphasized sound operating principles with the understan­ ding that a strong bank is best able to serve its community . We are honored to have received both safety and soundness recognition during 1996 as the bank is proudly celebrating its 1 10th anniversary.'' Hastings City Bank has full service of­ fices in Hastings. Middleville. Bellevue. Nashville. Caledonia and Wayland. less got what they offered a year ago." The arbitrator "ruled in the middle." A spokesperson from the Command Offi­ cers Association was not available for com­ ment. The two associations will receive retroac­ tive 3 percent wage increases for 1995 and a 2 percent pay hike that is retroactive for the first six months of 1996 and another 2 per­ cent wage increase, which started July 1. In 1997. wage hikes will again be 2 per­ cent on Jan. 1 and again on July 1. That Bernard Museum social is July 13 The Bernard Historical Museum, located at 7135 W. Delton Road in Delton, will have its annual ice cream social from I to 5 p.m. Saturday. July 13. Live entertainment will be provided by the Country and Gospel Entertainers. Donations will be accepted. Legislative Coffee on hold The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce's Legislative Coffee series is not taking place this month or in August. The programs, usually held on the se­ cond Monday morning of the month at the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings, will resume in September. Featured speakers are State Rep. Tc.-ry Geiger. State Senator Joanne Em­ mons and a representative from Con­ gressman Vcm Ehlers’ office. State reappoints Adrounie to post V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings has been reappointed by Gov. John Engler to serve on the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Finance Assurance Policy Board. Adrounie. whose term will expire Sept. 17. 1997. is an environmental scientist with a degree in environmental health and is a registered sanitarian. Locally he is chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee and is vice chairman of the Hastings City Planning Commission. Legal Aid to help senior citizens Legal Aid Services of South Central Michigan will offer legal advice to Barry County senior cuizens ages 60 and older from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. July 12. An attorney will be present to answer questions of general and specific law. People will be seen on a first-come, firstserved basis. The service is funded by the Office of Services to the Aging. Lunch will be available. For more in­ formation. call 948-4856. Health Dept, plans survey The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment will conduct a behavioral risk fac­ tor survey this summer as part of a com­ munity health assessment project. The survey has 45 questions on health practices and will take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Topics range from height and weight to seal belt use. The results will give Health Depart­ ment and others an idea of how healthy Barry and Eaton County residents are. and what kinds of health risks are being taken. It will be a tool in planning local prevention and intervention programs. Students from Hope College will place phone calls this month and next to more than 1.800 residents ages 18 and older in Barry and Eaton counties. The surveys will be strictly confidential. For more information, call Lisa Rutherford at 795-8738. same pay increase scale will be in effect for 1998 Starting salary for deputies as of July I is $11.51 per hour ($23,940.80 annual pay). Step increases are given after six months, one year, two years, and three years. A deputy at the three year step of the new cur­ rent wage scale receives $14.92 per hour. The Command Officers' contract provides for sergeants and >ergeant detectives lo re­ ceive $16.36 ($34,028.80 annual pay) as of July I. There are six people in the Command Officers unit and 14 in the Deputy Sheriffs group, according to county records. Originally the Sheriffs Association wanted a 6 percent pay hike in the first year lo bring county personnel in line with a study of other counties of the same size. Nevins said. A study of a number of "comparable" counties showed that Barry was 5.9 percent behind in wages, but pan of the fringe bene­ fits were better in Barry State legislation known as Act 312 Arbi­ tration provides for emergency services per­ sonnel such as law enforcement employees, to use binding arbitration if negotiations be­ come deadlocked, Nevins said. "We started negotiating in *94" when the former board was in office said County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman, who chairs the board's Personnel Committee "We (originally) offered 3 percent like we did with everybody else .. we could not come to an agreement," Newman said With arbitration, we give our best offer and they give their best." The result was "basically the same agree­ ment we gave everybody else (other bargain­ ing units)," Newman said. County Administrator Michael Brown noted that the only exception is the pension upgrade and a slight variation on the salary schedule. The arbitrator assigned to the Barry County case was a private attorney from the Detroit area who works for the state on arbi­ tration cases. The arbitrator decides on issues that are in front of him. Nevins said. He said those is­ sues were wages, dental/optical benefits and retirement. "We gave a little and they gave a little." Nevins said. "With the 312 (arbitration)," Brown said. "while the board did approve it... they really could do nothing but approve it. Once they decided to go on the 312 arbitration, they de­ cided to take the arbitrator's decision, good or bad." Brown said. "We negotiated an additional year on the contract," he noted, because original negotiations were for a three-ycar pact. Another change in the new contract awarded deputies the ability to purchase the B-4 pension upgrade at a cost of 2.36 per­ cent of their salaries, effective July 1. The command officers already had that option. Going from the B-2 plan to B-4 is a "big jump." Nevins said. For both units, dental/optical allowances ’* will be $350 per person for 1996 and will-’climb to $400 in 1997 and $425 for 1998. Unused amounts of the allowance carry ovcr,,‘1 each year, he said Disability pay. for both units, remains the same at 67 percent of weekly salary. but * the former $350 cap has been removed. ** Members of both wits who do not elect ’ .to be coveted by county health insurance may receive a cash ’payment each two-week' ' pay period equal to 15 percent of the pre­ mium rate for the plan the employee would ’ be eligible to receive. Previously, the pay--’’ ment was $35 a pay period. Nevins said. rEmployee co-pay for prescription drugs1: for both units has been increased from $2 to n S5 in the new contract. In the contracts for both units, the uni- * form allowance for purchase and cleaning of clothing for the two plain clothes detectives and one process server is $500 on Jan. I and $500 on July I of each y^tr. With that allowance. the employees will be responsible for their own purchase and cleaning. In the । , ’ u ' .] past, the county paid a uniform allowance of $400 a year and all the cleaning costs. DAM cont. from page 1 mum repairs to the dam would involve plac­ ing steel interlock sheeting behind the dam. excavating down to the collapsed corrugated metal pipe, and replacing the pipe with a 36inch concrete pipe. Such repairs could cost between $110,000 and $150,000, according to EARTH Tech project manager Bob Masselink. However. Masselink said, the pro­ jected cost is a very tentative figure. "I'm afraid to make an estimate." he said. According to Lake Association President Pat Sharpe, there are about 180 homes on the lake, which would mean a total assess­ ment of $836 per home if the dam repairs cost $150,000. However, property not di­ rectly adjoining the lake but which has lake access could also be assessed, which could reduce the per-household assessment. The assessment district would be set up by the Barry County Drain Commission. Bonds would be sold to pay for the dam repairs and then property owners would have lo pay a certain amount of their assessment each year over a period of 10 to 15 years. Thus, it could cost property owners less than $100 per year lo pay the dam assess­ ment. Property owners unanimously approved the assessment district plan with a show of hands at Monday's meeting. Setting up the district involves having lake residents ask the Barry County Board of Commissioners to establish a legal level for Algonquin 1-akc The commissioners then direct the Barry County Prosecutor to ask the Barry County Circuit Court lo rule on what the legal lake level will be. When lake residents ask the County Board to set a legal lake level, the board also directs the County Drain Com­ mission to set up the special assessment dis­ trict. Before the matter comes before the circuit court judge, a public hearing will be held to examine the proposed special assessment dis­ trict and the proposed lake level. Those in­ cluded in the special assessment district will be notified by mail of the court bearing date. Lake residents were concerned at Monday’s meeting about how the Drain Commission will determine who will be assessed, but were assured by Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer that there would be hearings on the matter before the assessment district is for­ mally set up. Some residents questioned whether land owners upstream of Algonquin Lake should pay a portion of the repair costs. The resi­ dents argued that upstream lakes and streams feed into Algonquin Lake and residents of those lakes and streams are benefitted by the Algonquin dam. Shaffer said the benefit would not be direct enough to allow the Drain Commission to assess property on upstream waterways Repair of the dam will still not give lake owners an optimum water flow situation. The dam spillway only allows a certain amount of water to nass through it at anv EARTH Tech engineers Tom Tellier (front) and Bob Masselink explain the dam situation to Algonquin Lake residents Monday evening at Algonquin Lake Lodge. . given time, meaning the lake level rises or falls depending on rainfall. There are two 12inch openings from the lake into the spill­ way. which have no gale, and a 30-inch opening into the spillway which does have a gate, and can be opened when the lake gets too high. Engineers from EARTH Tech said they could construct a dam that would keep water levels constant, but such a dam would be "very expensive.” "We re not interested in making a Hoover Dam out of this." Masselink said. "We’re looking at giving you a workable dam at a reasonable cost." If only minimum repairs are made to the dam. the engineers have to determine if the dam will be sufficient to hold future flood­ waters. If it isn’t, the engineers may include in their plans the installation of a second overflow pipe to carry waler downstream from the lake. A backup system for the dam could boost the cost of the project to half a million dollars, Masselink said. ’h Once an engineering plan for the dam haru been established and the assessment dinnerformalized, bids will be taken for the actual repair work and the job will go to the lowesf' bidder. ;’u Sharpe said he did not anticipate work be­ ginning on the dam until after Labor Day^ thus recreational activities on the lake lhf£‘ summer will probably not be disrupted. •'? EARTH Tech engineers were not sure if,, they could lower the lake the eight or niqew feet they'd like to lower it in order to mak£w the dam repairs, since lowering it that fa<.» would require the use of the 30-inch gated opening on the original spillway. Wateracoming through that 30-inch opening go drni rcctly into the 36-inch pipe that collapsed. I Thus, if the lake level is not lowered and" steel sheeting is used to reinforce the 14-fool* earthen dam. repairs could be risky. Q»i ‘Arts Alive' is July 12-13 The "Arts Alive" weekend festival at Fish Hatchery Park is scheduled for July 12 and 13. Arts Alive, sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council, is a celebration of the performing and visual arts and showcases talented area residents and out of town professionals. All performances and activities will be free of charge. Featured in this year’s celebration will be former Hastings man Ric Castleman and the Recyclettes. made up of four women. Castleman, now of Grand Rapids, plays a variety of musical instruments, including guitar, keyboard, trumpet, vibes, harmonica and various percussion instruments He focuses mostly on blues and jazz. The Recyclettes are a quartet that covers a range of musical styles and sub­ jects. They sing about the environment and do some comedy, loo. Besides singing, members play guitar, drums, jungle bird flute, clarinet and Italian accordion. Hastings Board of Education OKs informal ‘choice’ program by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School Board has decided the district will not participate this year in a new "Schools of Choice" initiative just voted into law by the Stale Legislature. Instead, the board has entered into an in­ formal agreement with the Delton-Kellogg school district, which will allow Delton stu­ dents to transfer to Hastings without having to pay tuition. The new state wide program allows public­ school students to attend any school within their intermediate school district without the consent of the students' home districts. Delton Kellogg has already decided to "opt in" to the new program, meaning if Hastings students want to transfer to Delton they will be able to do so without permission from the Hastings district. But Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoesscl told board members that the Hastings dis­ trict was not ready to make a commitment to the program. Schoessel said current construction pro­ jects under way in the district would make it difficult to determine whether Hastings would be able to offer spaces to transfer stu­ dents. School districts cannot decide on a case-by-case basis if they will accept transfer students, but must rather offer a certain number of spaces and accept whoever ap­ plies. with certain stipulations. Michigan school districts initially were notified that they only had until July I to decide whether they would opt in to the pro­ gram. and only had until July 15 to decide what spaces they would offer and make the information public. Schoessel said there was just not enough time for the board to make an informed decision on the matter. (Deadlines have since been extended, and districts have until Aug. I to decide whether they will opt in and also have until Aug. I o •d* to publish what openings will be available^ As of last Thursday's special board meek* ing. Schoessel said, the state Board of Educa­ tion had not even transmitted any informw tional materials to the Hastings District cm the new program. Schoessel said the district may change its mind next year and decide to opt into the new program. In the meantime, he said, he's had assurances from the Delton district that "they will act as if we’ve opted in." According to the new law. districts that accept transfer students will be paid state aid for the student. The rate for the transfer std1 dent would be the lower of the two per-sttP dent allocations received by the home district and transfer district. Also at the special meeting last Thursday, the board renewed employment contracts fof district administrators that expired June 30. and also extended Scheessel's employmem contract to June 30. 1999. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1996 — Page 3 Road Commission launches asphalt plant campaign by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Road Commission has m*lc a decision to launch an informational campaign to inform voters on the merits and importance of the Aug. 6 ballot proposal to fund a county-owned asphalt plant The proposal asks voters to approve one mill for one year to pay for the plant. The millage would generate abut $896,702. By having its own asphalt plant. Road Commission members say the result will be better roads in the county. The proposed site for the plant is on 70 acres of property the Road Commission owns off Dowling Road, between M-37 and S. Broadway. The Commission's campaign will include a July 11 bus trip to Fort Wayne. Indiana so invited local government officials. Dowling area residents "who are finding issue with the proposal" and the news media can view a new state-of-the-art asphalt plant that is similar to the one that voters are being asked to purchase The campaign will also include inserts in local newspapers and shopping guides, direct mailings and radio spots. "Being informational, we can use our reg­ ular motor vehicle highway funds to do this as long as we do not say ’vote yes.' We do have a right and an obligation to inform the public of what they are voting on and that's what we're intending to do." said Road Engineer/Manager Jack Kineman. who is the spokesman for the Asphalt Plant Informa­ tional Campaign ; A press conference was held Tuesday morning tn announce the campaign. "Due to the importance of this issue and its long term influence on the condition of Barry County roads, the Board of Road Commissioners feel compelled to make ev­ ery reasonable effort and expenditures neces­ sary to insure the voters are fully informed when they enter the voting booth." Kineman said. . "The three-person Road Commission board, appointed by the County Board of ability and are justifiably proud of their management of the 1.068 mile Barry County road system on a very limited bud­ get." Kineman said. "We have a capable and dedicated work force that performs all main tenancc and most of the construction on our road system. Another tool is needed by this able crew, that being an asphalt plant to make our operation more efficient and make the money spent by townships on roads go farther." he said. "We are convinced this is the way to go ..If we privatize, we arc going to be at the mercy of the market..." In the future when more road work nationwide is ex­ pected. private plants "will be able to name their price and well have to pay it if we do not have our own plant to control our sup­ ply. the quality and control the haul." Kineman said. "It’s a great opportunity. We're only ask­ ing for I mill for one lime. You'll receive much more than that over the life of this plan? in savings on car repair, rideability of roads and safety." Kineman said. "It's a bar­ gain." The proposed location is in Section 28 of Baltimore Township where the county has operated a gravel pit. called the Drake Pit. for a number of years. The property has enough gravel reserve for making asphalt for at least 50 years or more. Kineman said. If the county owned an asphalt plant, he said, it would: • Save the townships and Road Commis­ sion at least $200,000 a year so more roads could be improved. • Reduce time and trucks required while paving. • Give the Road Commission control of the type and quality of asphalt mix as it is David Kaiser and George London. They commented that the location seemed quite isolated from residents’ home. LOANS BY PHONE same pavappRovai! Grand tapttr M1M57-44M MnMr 1-OM»2221 ■ Allow the Road Commission to sched­ ule work more efficiently without depending on the availability of asphalt at privately owned plants. • Assure a reasonably priced supply of quality asphalt to maintain the county's 561 miles of paved roads for many years. I ducat ion '. Retirement? Middleville survey may be in September by Mandy Habd Staff Wrurr The Middleville Planning Commission has prepared a serve) about the village that it how and when they should send it. together the questions they looked over and some questions from a survey the liked the questions targeted that the fewer words they use to in their position, the better. said they should focus on the noun, sub­ verb. pattern because this is the way peothink. words, she said, will help make the She added that the questions should all be started the same way and should ask what the village should do. This way they will be con- You have your reasons. it really only pertains to them. Newmeyer said learning more about the He added that September would be the best time to send them out because people will be around and school will be starting. Linda French agreed. The commission will continue to prepare the survey and determine how and when it should be sent. For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-8004US BOND The Road Commission says it would realize savings in trucking and paving costs of about $50,000 per year plus approximately $18,000 per year on the purchase and trucking of pothole and patch materials. Townships would save about $140,000 to $160,000-per year if the county had its own asphalt plant. JASON SIXBERRY FOR SHERIFF AUGUST STH PRIMARY draft that will be given to the Village Council Havens asked if they should design something for it through a microsoft program­ mer and said that she had one they could use. Michael Lytic suggested they start the survey with an opening paragraph that ex- PAID FOR BY COMMITTEE TO ELECT JASON SIXBERRY FOR SHERIFF. 3000 E QUM8Y RD.. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 CENA’S Flrat and second shifts, varied hours available, if not already certified: Nicki Miller adied that the paragraph should explain the purpose of the survey and different sections should be color coded. It also was suggested that they make the in­ come questions optional. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the only reason to ask this question is to find out what the trends are. Miller suggested that they send it to as with water meters. Only sending it to people with water meters would eliminate the trailer Cherry said that state law requires that all residents be notified about something like this, regardless of whether they own or rent. mailbox or lo tell them who lives where. He added that in the past they have sent items to addresses even when they did nor know who lived at them. There are about 700 to 800 living units in the village, which would require about 800 to 900 mailings. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer asked if they should leave stacks of them at the gas station or other businesses. Miller said probably not. because they just want village residents to fill them out because NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of s two-week training course end stste certification. Excellent employ­ ment opportunities for Indlvldusls wtio ere Interested In the nursing flew. All shifts available upon hlrs. We offer health Insurance, vacation and Illness benefits and a starting erage of KM per hour. Classes start JULY 24 and end AUG. 7. The llrat 6 days of class will be from 8 00AM until 4:30PM and the lest 4 days of class will be from 5:15AM until 3:00PM It you ere Interested In taking this class, please come to Tbomappie Manor between 8OCAM end 4:30PM, Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before JULY 22. 1M6 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for ths class. No phone calls. 'Qibrnapple eManor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE 9!S» Work on Hastings mural begins Painting of the outdoor mural at Cinema 4 in Hastings has begun People who are interested in helping should plan to be at the Cinema al 10 a m Tuesday, weather permitting, when artist Adam Feldpausch is there to supervise Par­ ticipants should bring their own brush or roller and must work only under Feldpausch s supervision. Work that day will probably last until about 2 p.m. Feldpausch won the mural design contest, sponsored by the Thomapplc Arts Council of Barry County. Materials for the mural have been donated by Cinema owners Deb and Hany Dorsey. You!” JCPenney Catalog Telephone Center Telephone Customer Service If you have a pleasant telephone voice, enjoy customer contact, and are seeking a part-time position. JCPenney has an opportunity for you Paid Training m customer service and catalog order entry win be provided. Typng skills are pre­ ferred. Enjoy merchandise discounts and flexible hours, including daytime, evenrig. and week­ ends to suit your schedule SALARIES START AT $6.72 PER HOUR. Please apply anytwne at the JCPenney Catalog Center located in the back of the Kentwood Village Mall JCPenney Catalog Telephone Center 1900 44th SL SE • Kentwood • 281-2901 JCPenney is an Equal Opportunity Employer Tickets at Ticketmaster Outlets kl BONDS �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4. 1996 LETTERS from our readers... Talking about sex with your children "Sex before 8. or it’s too late?" This is a mono of an organization notorious for its promotion of adult sexual behavior with children. The very existence of this organiza­ tion is testimony to the various, often grossly distorted views of sexuality that permeate our society. Yet. there is a sense in which the mono is absolutely correct: we often wait too long to tell children what it means to be sexual. If as parents we wait until our children are in their teens to open the topic of sexuality, we lose valuable time and opportunities, and make our task much more difficult. Ideally, our communication about sex should occur just as naturally as our com­ munication about other life issues. As is the case with so much of our parenting, our children learn far more of what they observe than of what we intentionally teach. Thus, if we wish for our children not to be promiscuous. it is essential that we not be pro­ miscuous. If we wish for them to be affec­ tionate with their mates, we must model affec­ tion. If we wish them to understand that sex­ uality is about more than "doing it," we must ‘Deja vu all over again’ Editor's Note: This artist's sketch was sent by Bob Brandt of Lake Orion, Mich., who made the following remark while passing through Hastings: ’Recently, while driving through Barry County, I got this strange feeling of deja vu all over again." The double sign situation on state roads is the result of a Michigan Department program to replace all its old signs. Birth Announcements: have a kennel license. I just laughed. That will not solve the barking problem. In Delton my neighbors and I have a pro­ blem. My neighbor has six small dogs and numerous cats. When all six dogs bark, I feel like 1 am living next door to the animal I h»J to listen to these dogs bark all after­ noon and 1 am disgusted that something can’t be done about it. I think animal owners are very incon- side rale of their neighbors. Aho we have dogs running loose, only they don’t bark. I thought we had a law that dogs had to be fenced in or on a leash. Why can't the county police officers issue tickets to the owners? After all. they are breaking the law. I think it is a shame that Barry County only has one dog warden. Barry County is a big county for one officer to cover. When you call and make a complaint, the dog warden can’t get out for a couple of days. Why waste my time and money when you can’t get better service? Marjorie Grant Delton GIRL, Sarah Jane was bora to Jeff and Michelle Campeau of Sunfield on May 27th at Sparrow Hospital and weighed in at 10 lbs. 3 ounces and 22 M inches long. Grandparents are Dallas and Jane Daniels of Lake Odessa and Ron and Betty Campeau of Sunfield. She joins her sister, Elizabeth at home. GIRL, Bayice Elizabeth, born at Butterworth Hospital on June 13 at 2:22 p.m. to Brad and Alison Kemeriy. Weighing 10 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20^ inches long. GIRL, Effie Grace, bom at Butterworth Hospital on June 21st to Julie and Jeff Guen­ ther. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. Public money for a private lake? If the Algonquin Lake Association don't have to pay the taxpayers of Barry County beck the $12,000 that was spent to stabilize the dam. then the gate at the landing should be removed! I'm sure there are many other people in this County that feel the same aa I. If you do. con­ tact your Barry County Commissioner. If you don't know who that is. you can call the cour­ thouse and they can help. some discomfort in talking about sexuality. If you accept the discomfort as essentially nor-1 mal. that’s one less thing to worry about' ° Third, look for naturally occurring oppor-’* (unities to discuss sexuality. Simply watching television yields a multitude of "teachable' moments" to evaluate what is being portraycdb on the screen regarding sexuality. 1 Fourth, be explicit. Referring to "down1 there" instead of penis or vagina, conveys an'* attitude of discomfort about sex that will in> hibit the healthy, open communication you are seeking. * Explicitness does not imply lewdness orl vulgarity. Obscenity communicates discom­ fort with sexuality just as loudly at euphemism. Take some time this week to share wid your child, at a level and in a way that be or she can understand, what it means lo be s healthy sexual person. When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a famit member, give the Gift of Local Information, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Corl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. ' "U.S.Cdngresa _ * Peter Hoekstra, Republican,' 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs; The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thlrds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be pubEshed. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for competing reasons 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone ' • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543- ' 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ’cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo detei mined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published Michigan Leglalature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. limited to one lor each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per What water color after weeds killed? feel safe enough to discuss the topic. Second, recognize that there is likely to b^ Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, To the editor-. This is about the $12,000 of the taxpayer's money spent on the dam on Algonquin Lake. I for one own a small boat, and can I put my boat in Algonquin Lake? No. because it is a private lake. If the report that was done in 1992 was cor­ rect. the Lake Association knew that there were fist-sized holes in the spillway pipe. Why was this not fixed then? I'll bet the association did not want to spend any money until they had to! And the first $12,000 is tax show mem wnat u is ui tx; pci suns. So, how do we talk with our children about1 sex? First, initiate the conversation. Givt^ them the message that you are interested and* 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. . To the editor: When ail the weeds in a lake are killed, what happens to the waler color? Bill Mullins Hastings Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Puttehed by.Hastings Bmmt, Inc. A DMaxm of J-Ad GrapMcs me 1862 N. Braeteay Public Opinion What’s your favorite Olympic event? Cmdy Smith ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Doo Martin, Hastings: Subscription hates: $25 per year tr Barry Courty $27 per year in adjorang couioes $29 00 per yaw elsewhere Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) "Track and field events because I participate in them and I enjoy miming.” “Gymnaslics. because it "Basketball, because we looks very hard to do and (the United States) are the it's my dream to go to the best." Olympics and do h myself." "Gymnastics, just because they are a younger group ot kids that are competing.” ’’Track. I like the marathon, the mile. I’ve always liked lo watch run­ ners in a sprint.” ‘'Gymnastics, because my niece ■ in gymiudin and I see more potential. They (gymnasts) don't Its themselves down, bat try harder in the next event.* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 4, 1996 — Page 5 Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show is July 13-14 More than 450 gasoline tractors, stationary •ng’nes, steam engines and oil pulls, along *rth washing machines, a shingle mill, grist mill and a sawmill will be featured during the 25th annual Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show July 13 and 14. at Historic Charlton Park, Hastings. The show runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to dusk and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday will feature a public auction of surplus gas and steam equipment and miscellaneous material. Saturday night ac­ tivities will feature a steam engine spark show and kettle popcorn. A daily kiddies pedal pull at *2:30 p.m. will be followed by the sawdust penny scramble, and the tractor parade around the Village Green at 2 p.m. The park's feature engine, a 1884 Westinghouse 15 horse power vertical boiler steam engine owned by park founder Irving D. Charlton, will lead the parade. It is one of only three built, and the only one known to be restored to operating condition. Following the parade, the sawmill will be dedicated. It features a 1895 Corley Sawmill and a 1905 Peerless stationary engine with a six-foot flywheel. The building and restora­ tion of the sawmill and engine was completed by the volunteers of the Chartton Park Gas and Steam Club. Gas and Steam exhibitors are welcome to set up Friday, July 12, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the time of the regu­ larly scheduled Council Meeting of July 8. 1996 has been changed from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This change is deemed necessary for Council to hold a Closed Session (not open to the public) between the 6:00 p.m. opening of the Council Meeting and the regularly scheduled time of 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the Closed Session is tor Council to consider the purchase of real property as authorized under PA 267 Sec. 15.268-8 (d). NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in BANNER Everil G. Manshum City Clerk a.m. both Saturday and Sunday in the church basement. Homemade pic will be served in the 1886 Town Hall, and food vendors will offer festival favorites A flea market will be held, and spaces are available for S15. Adult admission is S4. children ages 5 to 15 are $1. Charlton Park boasts a 16-building restored tum-of-the century village and a recreation area with swimming, boating and picnicking. Charlton Park is located on Thomapple River and Lake just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville For more information call 945-3775. PUBLIC NOTICE BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS WHAT: Baltimore Township Planning Commission Meeting/Public Hearing WHEN: Monday, July 22 1996 at 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Baltimore Township Hall, 6424 S. Bedford Road PURPOSE: To reconsider the following matters submitted by the Baltimore Township Board: 1) An amendment to the Baltimore Township Zoning Ordinance adding dog konnels as a special exception use for ‘R-4- Residential-Recreational District (Section 11.C.10). (See map). 2) An ordinance rescinding the Baltimore Township Zoning Ordinance. All those interested in expressing their opinion may do so by attending the public hearing or by submitting them in writing to Baltimore Township Cleric, 4205 Davidson Road, Hastings Ml 49058, prior to the hearing. The Baltimore Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxil­ iary aids and services to individuals with disabilities for use at the public hearing up 7 days notice the Baltimore Township Clerk. Showing of the Circle of Friends T-shirts are (front, from eft) Ben Kolanowski, Zachary and Amy Zwiemikowski, Mitchell and Sue Kolanowski, Katie Ponsetto. Emily Doherty, Sandy and Becky Ponsetto, (back row) Jill Zwiemikowski, Kathy Carter, Anne Wilcox, Sue Peterson, Tim King and Kristen Kasul. T-shirt sales to support playground project The Hastings Circle of Friends are selling elling comfortable and stylish T-shirts. The shirts cost $10 each and all proceeds rill go directly to the construction of the »ew wooden play structure scheduled to be built at Bob King Park next summer. J Sue Peterson was able to go out one after- and get six area businesses to donate nooey to cover the cost of the T-shirts, and i printing company to donate the materials o print them, said Jill Zwiemikowski. Hastngs Circle of Friends General Coordinator. Sponsors for the T-shirts are: King’s Muic Center, Precision Auto Body Repair Inc., ames Peterson Builder, State Farm Insur­ ance Peterson Agency. Bosley Pharmacy. Cnight Ventures Group, Cherry Hill ConIonuni urns and Progressive Graphics. The Hastings Circle of Friends logo feajired on the front of the shirts was designed by Jeff Guenther of Hastings A committee of Circle of Friends board members chose Guenther’s design from among several others which had been submitted. ; "Jeffs design really expressed childrens enthusiasm, which is why we are building this playground to begin with" said Zwiemikowski. ! The bold three-color design depicts chil­ dren playing and the slogan. "Hastings Cir- cle of Friends — Building For Our Chil- "We're thrilled with the overwhelming community involvement,** said Zwiemikowski. The T-shirts are available in children's medium and large sizes and adult s large and extra-large. To purchase a T-shirt, call Zwiemikowski at 948-8838 or Peterson at 948-2238. kxni SUMMER CLEARANCE 30-50%OFF PRICES AS MARKED Not good on previous sales Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-8pm; Saturday 9am-5:30pm; Sunday 11am-4pm JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1996 |__________ Randy Allen Morgan Edith Leota Mills BATTLE CREEK - Randy Allen Morgan, age 37, of Bank Creek and formerly of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 1996 He was bom on January 24, 1959 in Battle Creek, the son of Gerald Morgan. Sr. and Dian­ na Bowen. He attended Batik Creek Central High School and was employed as an Auto Body Specialist in Texas. Mr. Morgan enjoyed fishing and restoring boats. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Morgan Sr , and one brother, Gerald Morgan, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Randi Jo Morgan of Bank Creek; one sister, Lisa Stokey of Washington state; two brothers, Keith Morgan of Battle Creek, Brian Morgan of Corpus Christi, Texas; maternal grandparents, Carl and Earlene Bowen of Battle Creek; pater­ nal grandmother, Luella Morgan of Delton; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Graveside memorial services were held Saturday. June 29, 1996 at the Cedar Creek Cemetery with Pastor William Myers officiating. Interment was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton District Library. Funeral arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. DELTON - Edith Leota Mills, age 82, of Delton and formerly of Plainwell, passed away Friday, June 28, 1996 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was bora November 21, 1913 in LaGrange, Indiana, the daughter of Edward Pyle and Minnie Frisby. She graduated from Grand Rapids Central in 1931 She owned and operated the Mills & Mol's Cafe in Otsego, was employed for 24 years at the former NA ARCO in Parchment until her retirement in 1984. She was a member of Faith United Method­ ist Church in Delton and was very active in it’s Pastoral Care. She was a great caregiver, loved her grand­ children and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Eddy; two infant sons. Mrs. Mills is survived by two daughters & husbands. Revs and Donald Aukerman of Delton, Sandy and Butch Nyberg of Plainwell; thirteen grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; one sister, Juanita Barnabee of Wickenburg, Arizona; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, July 2, 1996 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell. Memorial donations may be made to Faith United Methodist Church. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Muting*. Ml 49058 Father Gate Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Detiou) after 6 p.m. wwkda)i or all day weekend* Suaday Momma Mau 10 00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer PLEASANTViEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Paalor Stephen Wright <616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m.; Sunday School 11:00 a m . Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednevdav Bible Study 7:00 pm. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Boltwood Si.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Auociate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 Morn mg Worship. 6:00 p.m. Evening activities Wednesday — 7 p.m. — share groups in various homes Ciwttact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study at the church. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway Mattings. Ml 49058 Pastor Car. Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Ihckard. 945-5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES: Sunday. 900 am. Re* Ken Vaught. 11.00 a m.. Rev Carl Uichfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m. for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes Gaming Per *onal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets Calling God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationship* with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the ciass that fit* your needs. 4-H. Monday* 6 30-8:00 p.m BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p.m al 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubnugh residence! and Wednes­ day^ 15 p m at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering You are invited and welcome WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Cost* Grove Road Paster Ben Her ring. 9:30 a m Sunday School. Church Service 10:30 Wheelchair ■ccevubte and elevator QUIMBY HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79. Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count. choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Monung wor­ ship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship; Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pal Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Henry H. Hanford__________ HASTINGS - Henry H. Hanford, age 54 of Hastings passed away Saturday, June 29,1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Hanford was bom on March 29, 1942 at Missaukee County, the son of Henry &. Dorothy (Foss' Hanford. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1961 from Hastings High School. He was married to Shirley J. Young on Janu­ ary 30, 1975. Mr. Hanford enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1962, served over 20 years, retiring in 1986 as Master Sergeant. His service included duties in Thailand, Vietnam, Hawaii, Greece and serveral Air Force Bases in the United States. Following his military discharge be worked eight years at the Federal Center in Battle Creek, retiring from there in 1991. He was a member of Nashville VF.W. Post 88260. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Julia Lundquist. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter & husband. Sue (Kevin) Lancaster of Hastings, daughter &. husband, Cindy (David) Cain of Hastings, daughter & special friend, Debbie Nelson & Albert McLiechey of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; five sisters, Alice (Die) Craven of Hastings, Dolores Longstreet of Hastings, Marie (Dick) Se<nrd of Hastings, Louise Hard of Hastings, Donna Davis of Hast­ ings; three brothers, Maurice (Grace) Hanford of Caledonia. Robert (Bonnie) Hanford of Hastings, Joe (Kris) Hanford of Hastings. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, July 2, 1996 at Hastings Free Methodist Church with Pastor Daniel D. Graybill officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. UNITET METHODIST CHURCH M 75 Weal. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P.O. Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 30> E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Midugm 948-8004. Kevin Shorkey. Settio Pastor James R Barren. Astt Pastor Sunday Services: Sunda; School 9:45 a.tn.. Clatacs for all ages. 11 00 a.m. Monung Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6.-00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7 XX) p.m.. Teem in Houseman Hall. 7.00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand Si.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m ; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a.m. and 10:45 a m Sunday children s church Tuesday prayer and share tune 9 30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth gnwp meet* W'ednev day 6 30 p.m also Nursery available for all servmes Bring the whole family. ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hastings Church of God building >. 9 am Holy Communion 1st and Mil. - M 11. ,. ■ o, , ■ , xno jro — sunoay* morning rrayer and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer book used al all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon Da.id Hustwick al 948-2101 St. Andrew's is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Mattings. MI 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 944-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m.. Bible School; 10:30 am.. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. ia home Bible study Call for kxation - 623-3110. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Maa* 9:30 am CHURCH OF TBf NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a m. StmdaSchool Hour; 11:00 a m Monunk Worship Serves; 6 00 p.m. Even-, mg Service. Wednesday 7-00 p.m Services for Aduhs, Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Monung Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training. NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page is Paid for by HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for all ages. Monung Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service, t p.m. Wednesday activities 7 XX) p.m. arc: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Minutne? , or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19) Adult Bible Study - No age limits ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m ; Sunday Masses 8 XX) am. and 11:15 a.m.. Confession* Saturday 4-004-30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cete Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School al 10:00 a m ; Wor­ ship 1 100 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 XX) p.m GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powxll Rd ' mite East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services - 9:45 a m.. Bible Classes for all age*. 10:40 a.m Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith; 5 30 p.m youth meeting with ••Youth with a Message" 945-9224 , 6:30 p.m Bible study for al’ S_S CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3ltt Ave.. Wayland. MI 49038 (3/4 mite west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m.; Saturday Mass during the summer 6.00 p.m ; Communion Services Wednesday. friday at 900 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Music Director and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator *v all Boors Broad­ cast of worship icmct over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Worship 9 30 a m - with child care for in­ fant* and toddlers thro age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sun­ day. July 21 - Special Coffee Fellowship and Appreciation Open House for former Director of Chris­ tian Education. Margaret Hollenbeck. 10:30 am The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Harting, and taka Odaasa WREN FUNERAL HOME Harting, FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mwnbar F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDS* 1952 N. Broadway — Harting, BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prwcriptlons" — 118 S. Jefferson - 94S3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan I_____ HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Kelter. Director of Christian Education. Becky Oester, Program/Youth Director Thursday. July 4 — •••Church office closed in celebra­ tion of Independence Day*** Fri­ day. July 5 — •••Church office closed— Sunday. July 7 — Begin Summer Worship Hours”* 9 30 Morning Worship Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM Nursery is provided GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St. Michael Anton. Pwtor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. July 7 - 8 00 and 10:00 a m Holy Communion (no Sunday School) Thursday. July 4 — 8:00 AA. Saturday. July 6 - 8:00 NA Mon day. July 8 - 7:00. SS Workshop Plann Comm Tuesday. July 9 — 6 30 Softball Wednesday . July 10 — 7 00 Stewardship Comm |Edward L. Hoare| DELTON - Edward L. Hoare, age 80. of Delton, passed away Saturday, June 29,1996 at his residence. He was bora on May 15, 1916 the son of Frank and Mabel (Leeper) Hoare. Mr. Hoare was an Electrician with George Sanderson of Kalamazoo for many yean and then was employed with Rowen-Blair in Kala­ mazoo at Borgess Hospital for eighteen years and retired in 1980. He served during World War II with the United States Army Red Arrow 32nd Division in the New Guinea and Papuan Campaigns and received two Bronze Battle Stars. He was a member of the Hickory Corners American Legion Post 8484. Mr. Hoare enjoyed boating, fishing and hunting. He married Rae (Beatty) Shafer on April 15, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ida Slater and Lois Mills; four brothers, George, Roy, Ben and Robert Hoare. He is survived by his wife, Rae; three nieces, Beverly Benzinger and Wanda Hite both of Kalamazoo, Rose Moddem of Missouri; one nephew, Rolland Hoare of Kalamazoo; several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 3, 1996 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Nickless officiating. Interment took place at Prairieville Cemet­ ery with Full Military Honors by Hickory Corners American Legion Post 8484 |Cameron R. Hanson| NASHVILLE - Cameron R. Hanson, infant son of Brachlin R. Hanson and Shannon L. < Swihart) Lydy, passed away Saturday, June 29, 1996 at Mott Childrens Hospital in Ann Arbor. Cameron was bora June 25, 1996 in Ann Arbor. Cameron is survived by his parents, Brachlin R. Hanson and Shannon L Lydy both of Nash­ ville; sisters, Kalee and Cassi Lydy at home; maternal grandparents, Ron and Pat Swihart of Hastings, Cheryl Swihart of Hastings; paternal grandparents, Steve and Mikki Hanson of Hastings; maternal great grandmother, Irene Allison of Vicksburg; paternal great grandpa­ rents, Carl and Betty Hanson of Battle Creek, paternal great great grandmother, Lucille Faulkerson of East Leroy, paternal great great grandmother, Tete Hanson of Grayling; several aunts, uncles, cousins. Private Family Services were held Tuesday, July 2, 1996 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek with Pastor Dan Whalen officiating. Me mon al contributions may be made io Ronald McDonald House in Am Arbor. Arrangements were made by Ginrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER can...945-9554 |_____________ Hazel L. Burr |Roberta G. Kitzmiller| HASTINGS - Hazel L. Burr, age 88 of Hast­ ings, long-time owner of the former “Wood­ craft Gift Shop" in Hastings passed away Sunday, June 30. 1996 at Tendercare of Hastings. She was born on July 19. 1907 at Hastings, the daughter of John & Elsie (Todd) Mulliken. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, and going on to attend Davenport College. She was married to Harry Burr on June 28, 1924, and following her marriage she lived in Grand Rapids A Battle Creek, returning to Hastings in the late 1930's. Mrs. Burr owned and operated the former “Woodcraft Gift Shop” in Hastings for over 20 yean before her retirement. She was a member of Hastings Free Method­ ist Church and the Senior's Group of the Church, she enjoyed making ceramics. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry on January 5, 1978; grandson, Patrick McCormack; one sister and three brothers. Mrs. Burr is survived by daughter & husband, Beverly & Thomas McCormack of Sun City, Arizona; daughter A husband, Exhyel A George Surratt of Apalachicola, Florida; daughter A husband, JoAnn A Charles Miller of Gun Lake, Middleville; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother-in-law A wife, Ernie A Lots Burr of Hastings; special friends, Alice A Die Craven, Arlene Payne A Patricia MiUer. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 3,1996 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Donald Brail officiating. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Free Methodist Church or Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. DELTON - Robert! G. Kitzmiller, >ge 68, at Delton, passed away Thursday, lune 27,1996 | Henry h< Woudstra I NASHVILLE - Henry W. Woudstra. age 81 of Nashville, passed away on Friday, June 28, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bora in Grand Rapids on September 3,1914, the son of Raymond and Sophia (Van Ess) Woudstra. He attended school in Grand Rapids and married Johanna Lamberts on December 23, 1938 in Grand Rapids. He farmed in Nashville for 24 yean and worked for Lovell Implement Company in Charlotte and for Stanton Real Estate in Nashville. He and his wife spent their winters inZephyr Hills, Florida for 14 years. He attended Nashville Baptist Church and enjoyed golfing. He was preceded in death by two brotliers, John A Sidney Woudstra. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Johan­ na; daughters, Judith (Arthur) Headlee of Stuart, Rorida, Janice (Jim) Orns of Battle Creek, Joyce (Terry) Gardner of Nashville, and Jolene (Michael) Freeman of Lansing; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Frank (Betty) Woudstra of Grand Rapids; sistera-in-law, Mrs. Jeanette Woudstra, and Mrs. Dorothy Woudstra of Grand Rapids; also, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Sunday, June 30, 1996 at the Nashville Baptist Church with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Baptist Church. Gemma CosamOi DeRote IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - Gemma Coscarelli DeRose, 89, of Irvine, California, passed away Sunday, June 2, 1996. She lived in Hastings from 1912 until 1926, when she married Frank DeRose, who preceded her in death in 1979. She is survived by three daughters. Rose DeRosc of Irvine, California, Frances Randquist of Newport Beach, California, and Carol Ann Fisher of Downey, California; two grand­ children, Daniel and Diana Fisher, sisters. Johnina Coscarelli of Irvine, California, and Thomasena Spagnudo of Lansing. |Stanley A. Stauffer| HASTINGS - Stanley A Stauffer, age 86 of Hastings passed away Thursday, June 27,1996 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Stauffer was bora on January 22,1910 at Akron, Ohio, the son of Aldd A Lotta (Fair­ child) Stauffer. He was raised in the Alto area and attended a rural school there. He was a United States Army Veteran Gt World War II. He settled in the Hastings area from Clarksville many yean ago. He was married to Lucille Mae (Foote) Gray on July 23, 1949. Mr. Stauffer’s employment included: farm­ ing for many years, co-owned and operated the former Highland Dairy in Hastings for 18 yean, custodian for Hastings Public Schools for 13 yean, retiring in 1976. He was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge 8628, Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, American Association of Retired Person. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucil­ le on July 13,1986; brother, Emerson Stauffer; and sister, Ruth McPharlin. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Lee Cooper of Hastings, Linda Horton of Wayland; one son, William Stauffer of Hastings; four grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three brothers, Albert Stauffer of Hastings, Arthur Stauffer of Hastings, Robert Stauffer of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Mae Newland of Nashvil­ le, Hazel Brown of Grand Rapids. Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 29.1996 at Wren Funeral Home wuh-Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiating Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of one’s choice. at her residence. She was born July 17.1927 in Allegsn, the daughter of Robert and Alberta (Pharo) Sandell. > She was a homemaker a nd employed in early 1 life for several years at the former Dutch Treat; Bakery of Kalamazoo. She was a member at> the Delton VF.W. Post M22 Womens; Auxiliary. She loved the out of doors, fishing and; gardening. She was married to Walter L- Kitzmiller on ; August 19, 1961. She was preceded in death by her husband, • Walter on July 16, 1987; sister, Chsrioua Moses in 199S; brother, Robert Sandell, j She is survived by three daughters, Pamela'; Fry of Kalamazoo, Penny Terry of Augusta, Susan Brady of Kalamazoo; four sons, Phillip Boyer of Fulton. Allan Whipple of Portage, Howard Whipple of Delton, Terry Whipple at Kalamazoo; 12 grandchildren; one great grand­ son; one brother, James Sandell of Big Bear, California; several nieces and nephews; a vay special person in her life, Carl Thompson of Delton. Cremation has taken place st her request Memorial Services were held Sunday, June 30, 1996 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. There was a private family intermem held. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses Association of Kalamazoo. |Myron “Mike” W. Guy | LAKE ODESSA - Myron “Mike" W. Guy. age 79 of Lake Odessa passed away co Sunday, lune 30,1996 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on March 19,1917 in Gladwin County, the son of Jacob and Gertrude (Shaf­ fer) Guy. He was married to Kathryn Pumfrey on July 16, 1942 in Vermontville. Mr. Guy lived and fanned in the Portland area until retiring in 1964 when he moved lo the Lake Odessa area. He was preceded in death by ate grandaoe, Gerald Guy in 1962; two sisters, Neva Kantner and Reva NeunenfddL He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; ooe son, Kenneth (Joan) Guy of Portland; three grand­ children; four great-grandchildren; three sisters. Valets Bosworth of Portland, Alma Smith of Woodland, and Arlene Suntken of Charlotte. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 3, 1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Kenneth Vaught. officiating. Burial took place in Sunfield Cem<tery. Memorial contributions may be made to SP.Y5. or a charity of one's choice. ___________ Mam Aime Frye____________ | HICKORY CORNERS - Man Ana Frye,, infant daughter of Roger & DeAim Frye, age 1 day. passed away on Thursday, June 27,1996,1 at Bronson Methodist Hospital Neonatal Unit She was born on June 26, 1996 atPIpp' Hospital in Plainwell. She was preceded in death by Paternal' Grandfatlser, Richard Frye in 1988. She is survived by her mother & father, two sisters & a brother, Avonlea-3 yean, Silas-2 yean, Bethany-1 year old; Materal grandpa­ rents Melvyn h Mariella Peake of Albion; Paternal grandmother, Dorothy Frye of Hick­ ory Corners; several aunts, uncles & cousins. Memorial Services were held Saturday, June 29. 1996 at the Milo Bible Church with Pastor Doug Huntington & Pastor Janies Brown officiating. Private interment was held at Prairieville Cemetery prior to the memorial service. Memorial donations may be made lo Bron­ son Neonatal Unit | Edi^i^ugene^Ed”Chamben p BATTLE CREEK - Edwin Eugene “Ed-; Chambers, age 71, of Fine Lake Battle Creek- ; passed away Thursday, June 27,1996 at Home ; for Veterans, Grand Rapida He was born on March 22, 1925 in Normal. Illinois the son of Roy Lee and Ena Mabel (Bier) Chambers. He was employed from 1955-1956 with General Electric in Bloomington, Illinois; owned and operated for seventeen yean Cham­ bers Landscaping in Bloomington; front 1960 until retirement in 1980 he was foreman of Roads & Grounds at Battle Creek Vaerans Administrations. He was a member of the Bedford Masonic Lodge 1503 F. * A M He served in the United Stales Army during World War E. Mr Chambers enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and traveling. He was married to Margaret Gillespie oq February 12, 1945. He was preceded iu ueath by his parents and infant daughter Susan Jean in 1945. . He is survived by his wife, Margaret; one daughter, Peggy Chamben of Fine Lake; three sons. Edwin Paul Chamben of Fine Lake, Jerry Eugene Chamben of Bellevue, Jeffrey Roy Chamben of Fine Lake; six grandchildren; ooe; great-grandson; two sisxen. Catherine Ander­ son of Normal. Illinois, Gladys Shepherd of. Bloomington, Illinois; one brother, Roy Cham*' ben, Jr. of Wyoming; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, July 1. 1996 at Williams Funeral in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial took place at East Hickory Comers Cemetery with Full Military hoocn by Hicko^ Comers American Legion Post Drill Team. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers, envelopes available at funeral home. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4. 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... i Tobiases to mark 35th anniversary Toby and Lnunc Tobias will be celebrating their 35<h wedding anniversary on July 7th. They have 6 children. 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren Their children will be hosting a pig roast in their honor and also Louise's 80th birthday on July 7th at I p m. at Barry Township Hall in Delton Your presence should be the only gift. Sothards to observe golden anniversary Slayton-Hause engagement told Gordon and Betty Sothard (Cooper) will celebrate 50 years of marriage on July 13. 1996. An open house will be held in their honor. Saturday. July 13 at 2 p.m. at their home. 10999 Gun Lake Road. Middleville Their children. Mary Hoagland. Nancy and Gary Head. Linda and Warren Thaler will be hosting their celebration. All friends and family are invited to join. No gifts please. Tyler Slayton and Gabrielle Hause are hap­ py to announce the engagement of their parents Sara Elaine Slayton and Daniel Ray­ mond Hause. Sara is the daughter of Daniel and Darla Burghdoff of Hastings. Sara is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1996 graduate of Kellogg Community College. She U employed at the Barry County E-911 Cen­ tal Dispatch Center. ‘Darnel is the son of Raymond and Joyce Hause of Hastings and Mike and Diane Davis also of Hastings. Daniel is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School. He is employed by the Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville. The couple and their children now reside in their new home in Hastings. Five generations gather Included in the five generations are great great grandma Henritta Pillers who has 15 grandchildren. 29 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. She is from Hastings. Great grandma Irma Springer has three grandchildren and one great grandson. Grandpa Norman Springer Sr. has one grand­ son. Mother Patricia Benfer and son Jospeh Benfer, all from Huntington. Indiana. Edna McCrimmon to observe 80th Edna McCrimmon will be celebrating her 80th birthday on July 8th. Her family would like you to help her celebrate this occasion by sending a card to 305 Meadow Lane. Hastings. Ml 49058. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! WANTED: News Reporter J-Ad Graphics is looking for a full-time reporter to cover schools, village, townships, county and features for the Lakewood News, which encompasses the communities of Lake Odessa. Woodland. Sunfield and Clarksville. Strong writing skills a must, photography skills helpful. Also included in the duties are some general assignments for the Reminder and Banner. The job includes salary, benefits and pleasant working environ­ ment. Please send a resume, clips and writing and photo samples to: David T. Young 1952 North Broadway Hastings, Mich. 49058 by Catherine Lucas Twelve Wixxlland Lions Club members heard guest Ron Coppess speak last Tuesday evening alter dinner. Coppess showed a short film and talked about the new “School-toWork" program he is now spending two or three hours a day coordinating at Lakewood High School. Il is not a cooperative program but one in which students spend from two hours to a few days shadowing and looking over the shoulder of a person working in their chosen profession or trade. Coppess calls it “a school-to-the-future" program and said it gives a linkage between school and job-based learning. Coppess said he is excited about the pro­ gram. The Lakewood teacher also reported that Larry Hilton told him that more than $152,000 has been raised or pledged for the new Unity Field planned for Lakewood school facilities. Progress has been made on the field and the drainage facilities are now in place. First class sprinkling systems will be installed in the near future and when school starts, it should be ready for hundreds of youth to use it each week. After the program by Coppess. the Lions planned their annual scholarship benefit steak dinner, which will be held in the Lions Den and the Woodland Townehouse Satur­ day. Aug. 3. Only 200 tickets will be printed and sold and only 200 steaks will be available. These tickets will be on sale by Lions Club members very soon. Douglas Ressner and Corey Bailey are cochainnen of the steak dinner. Lions Club members also discussed a chairman for their annual chicken barbecue lo be held in Herald Classic Park Labor Day weekend. The dale of the Woodland Home­ coming celebration and the chicken dinner will be Aug. 31 this year. The club members moved to send contri­ butions to three Michigan Lions Club chari­ ties yet in June. They are the Michigan Eye Bank. The Michigan Lions All-State Band and the Leader Dog program. Betty Curtis went to Jackson last Thurs­ day night for their granddaughter. Mallory's, piano recital. When she returned home to Woodland, both granddaughters, Mallory and Amanda, came with her and spent a couple of days with Grandpa and Grandma. On Saturday, the girls were joined by their parents. Tony and Landa, and aunt and uncle Doug and Stephanie Curtis and cousin Nicholas, who also live in Jackson. The entire family went to Hastings to watch Christopher White's tec-ball games. Following the games everybody went to the home of Steve and Cindy Curtis White on Leach Lake for a fish fry. Grandpa Glendon and the girls had caught the fish. In the afternoon Glendon and Betty were surprised when several friends and family members came lo help them celebrate their wedding anniversary. Their children had ar­ ranged the party and they served ice cieam and cake to the guests who came from How­ ell. Jackson. Hastings and Woodland. A Lakewood Habitat for-Humanity benefit dinner will be held at and by Zion Lutheran Church Saturday July 13. In an effort to even out the crowd, tickets are being given out to represent reservations either from 4:30 to 5:45 or after 5:45 to 7 p.m. The menu will be bratwurst. German potato salad, cole slaw, rolls and home made pic and drinks. Head chef will be Frank Townsend, who will be assisted by Harold Stannard and other members of Zion Lutheran church. A free­ will offering will be taken for the meal. The next house to be built by the Lake­ wood Habitat for Humanity group is being built in Clarksville. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church held an evening Bible school last week. Tammy Brodbeck said they had 50 kids and 20 teach­ er. and other adult helpers They were to have their snacks outside each evening, but did not do any outside recreation program be­ cause of the mosquitoes, which she said were bad. The craft program involved something called “brite tights’" and the theme of the program was “Welcome Aboard Vacation Bible School Ship." Classes and projects were held all over the church. The children built a whale out of plastic and the kids were able to go inside it. Stanton's held an auction for Harold and Nell Stannard at their home on Broadway last week. They sold large amount of furni­ ture. books and other materials in an effort to consolidate their two homes into one. Their California winter neighbor. Loma Little, arrived last week and is spending some time with them. Last Thursday evening a group of friends joined LaVcmc and Jean Roberts at Comer Landing Restaurant north of Woodbury to celebrate the Roberts' 59th wedding anniver­ sary. Harold and Nel Stannard also celebrated their 35th at the same lime. Their guest was al the double anniversary dinner. Tom and Dons Niethamer. Gary and Nettie Koops. Kathy Wilcox and LaVcmc and Jean made up the group. Jean Roberts' niece. Laurel, and husband Ted Lapham came from Cherry Valley. Calif. for the Lake Odessa High School Alumni banquet last week and visited with the Robertses for a few days over the week­ end. Don and Vera Kaufman, who were also in Lake Odessa for the banquet, visited the Robertses Sunday. The high school youth group from Lakcwixxl United Methodist Church spent part of last week camping in Potter Park in Lansing on a mission trip. They cleaned yards, fixed up the church and did other “stuff like that." They said they painted the red door on the church green because the church is being sued by an group of Asians living in the park area who are Christians and found the Buddhist significance of a red door offensive. The kids also painted shelves, helped with the children who use the church during week days for recreation, and did what they called “other sluff’ when they reported to the con­ gregation Sunday morning. Tammy and Dave Matticc picked up two books for the library when they were shop­ ping in Grand Rapids last week. They are the new Susan Isaacs book called “White Lily" and the Walt Disney version of "The Phan­ tom of the Opera." Susan Isaacs is favorite author of mine and several other library read­ ers and I am anxious to gel into that book. When the Woodland Township Board met last Monday evening. Fire Chief Tom Clark reported no fire runs during the report period. He reported four assists to the ambulance and that three new sets of turn-out gear had been ordered. He also reported that the J and L Quik Stop at the edge of the village now has diesel fuel available and arrangements have been made for the fire department to purchase what they need there. The ambulance director. Betty Begerow. reported 36 runs, five mutual aids and two walk-ins the previous Sunday. The walk-ins involved a fish hook caught in a leg and a diabetic reaction. She said the quill tickets had not arrived yet. but were expected imme­ diately. The librarian discussed a summer reading program, sponsored by the United States Department of Education and Pizza Hut, for which kits are now being sent to mothers who agree to participate with their children. We will have more details when we receive further information about a second program being by the Battle (Leek Battle Cats base­ ball team. That program will be only during the month of July, but both programs offer generous rewards for children who do regular summer reading. No specific books are sug­ gested or recommended. Sheriff Steve Deboer and his wife, Julie, were guests at the meeting. Ken Neal intro­ duced Deboer and said that he is the sheriff s re-election committee chairman. They handed out sheets of information about the officer's experience and record, and the sheriff said he hopes to be putting more people on the road if re-elected Diane Smith, director of Charlton Park, also was at the meeting and spoke briefly about the park millage renewal, which will be on the Barry County ballot this summer. She said the renewal was for the same amount, one-quarter mill, but was for 10 years this lime instead of the shorter period of the past requests. John Waite has been publishing a Haskins family descendants newsletter for some time now. and has organized and planned a special 150th scsquicenteonial Haskins descendent reunion and celebration that will be held in the Lakewood area July 4-7. The reunion will include as many of their descendants as can come and is planned to be a once-in-a-lifetime event. The northeast comer of Barry County at the Ionia County line was settled in the 1840s and 1850s by two families whose children intermarried. The families estab­ lished a church, a school and a cemetery. Only the Meyers cemetery still exists. It is on M-50 at Eaton Highway, a short distance east of the Lake Odessa village limit. The Haskins family came lo the area in 1846, migrating lo Michigan from Ohio, and America Haskins and his wife settled near the line between what is now Wcxxiland and Odessa townships. The foundation of the old Meyers United Brethren Church can be seen in a few places This was the first United Brethren Church in the Michigan Conference, although not the first in Michigan. This church was dismantled a little more than 100 years ago. and at that time, some of the members helped establish the Wood­ bury congregation which is now WcxxJbury United Brethren Church. When M-50 was changed many years ago. many graves were moved lo Lakeside Ceme­ tery. including those of America Haskins. On Friday afternoon, July 5. at 3:30 p.m. during this reunion a marker will also be placed on that grave. If there was an original marker, it has been lost in the move or the passing of lime. Father Charion Mason from St. Joseph Church in Pewamo, who is a great-great grandson of America and Mary Ann Haskins, will dedicate the monument at that time. The Friday lour will include several loca­ tions. including the original sites where America A. Haskins. James Haskins. Rhoda Haskins Buxton and ocher pioneer family members settled in Odessa; the home and property that William Valmore Haskins lived in from 1877 until 1882; the Algodon School, where the Haskins and Buxton chil­ dren attended school and where Zarah Probasco Buxton taught school; the site where Rufus Buxton settled which is also near the property owned by Pellington Bux­ ton and James Buxton; the Meyers comer area, which includes the homes of Julia (Haskins) Meyers and Elzetta (Haskins) Meyers; a walk through Lakeside Cemetery, where America Haskins is buried; and the new tombstone dedication will then be held. On Sunday, a worship service and dedica­ tion of a bronze marker where the Meyers Church was will be held in the Meyers Cemetery at noon. The Rev. George Speas will represent the United Brethren denomina­ tion and give a short talk. The public is welcome at this service and dedication and anyone interested in local his­ tory, the Haskins or Meyers families, the old church or cemetery or events of local interest is invited to join the tour on Friday or to at­ tend the Sunday noon service. Annamarie Othmer is now al Tendercare in Hastings. Drop her a note there and she'll get it. Also. Ron Coats had an accident with his young horse stumbling and falling on him. He spent some time at Pennock with two leg fractures, but is out of the hospital now. Because Charlton Park was flooded last week, the Woodgrove Parish picnic was moved to Bob King Park in Hastings. The attendance at the service in the park before the picnic was more than 80. And I've been told the food was "out of this world." Kathy Tromp Stowell's 40th birthday was well recognized last week. Members of the Tromp family took her for a ride in a rock­ ing chair on the back of a pick-up truck through Lake Odessa and environs with a bull-hom making the announcement that it was her 40th birthday, her picture with in­ formation about her birthday was posted on Lake Odessa telephone poles and cash regis­ ters, and the Lakewood News for the week featured a picture ad telling that "this beau­ ty's 40." Her father. Dr. Jack Tromp, was honored at Lakewood United Methodist Church fel­ lowship hour Sunday morning for being the Lake Odessa parade grand marshal this week­ end. Cake and punch was served by members of his family to all the church members. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST SOUTH STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday. July 8, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear com­ ments on the vacation of East South Street from Orchard Street east to the line between lots 23 and 24 and lots 32 and 33 of the Fairview addi­ tion of the City of Hastings as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Cleric prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468, or call TDD relay service 1 -800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 4. 1996 fact that your husband could remarry and there would be another "mommy” in rhe LEGAL NOTICES: MOffTAOI FOMCLOWM *ALX THIS FIRM IS A D€1T CCXLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Deloult hot been mod* in the condition* of o mortgoge mod# by Mitchell Q. Hover. o single mon and Brando S. Clement. o single women io Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee. dated March 22. 1988 and recorded on March 23. 1988 in Liber 463. on page 889. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to COUN­ TRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC. (f Zk'a Countrywide Funding Corporation) os assignee, by an assign­ ment dated February 1. 1992. which was recorded on February 24. 1992. In Liber 535. on Page 506. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due o» the date hereof the sum of Thirty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Eight and 29/100 dollars (837.8M.29). including interest at 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sole contained In said mor­ tgage aid the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, of the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. o’clock, on July 25. 1996. Sold premises are situated In City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as: That pari of Lots 614.615 and 616 of City, former­ ly Village, of Hostings, according to the recorded plot thereof, lying on the South side of highway. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed m accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the dot* of such sole. Dated June 13. 1996 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. MC. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (B10) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. MC.. 30300 Telegraph Suite 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File 896052593 (7-11) I wish you luck, dear. You are going to need it. Special confidential to the West Coi it: Happy Birthday, Sis! BUte •< Rttchfeen M-l Metal Dtatrtct Porno ‘creep * NOTICt OF ACTION Cose No 96SP 0009 Court Address: 220 West Court Street. Suite 202. Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 948 4838 Old Standard life Insurance Company Plaintiff Attorney for Plaintiff Kevin Kilgren (P51946) TROTT 8 TROTT P C. 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Ml 48025 (810)624-2515 Donald Bruce Smith Mr. and Mrs. Occupant 983 Gerke Drive. 8C Hostings. Ml 49058 Defendant TO: Donald Bruce Smith IT IS ORDERED You ore being sued by plaintiff in this :ourt to recover possession after a land contract forfeiture. You must file your answer or take other action per­ mitted by law In this court at the court address above or on or before July 11. 1996. H you fall to do so. a default judgment may bo entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. A copy of this order shall be published once each wook in the Hostings Banner for throe consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. A copy of this order shall bo sent to Donald Bruce Smith at the last known address by certified mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. Moy X, 1996 Gary R. Holman (7/4) Your new Presto! Check Card works just as hard for the community! Bank will contribute $.10 to a charity in your community! Enjoy al! the advantages of worldwide ATM access, make purchases any­ where MasterCard Member FTC help out a good cause in your own home town! ft UNITED BANK Offer gixxl thnx<h Drcemhcr )1, 1996 Dear Ann Landers:Smcc age 20. I have been looking for a woman with whom I might develop a relationship, marry and have a family. In the last year, I met two women who wanted to many me, but the potential for a loving and lasting relationship was not there, so I moved on. I have attended church singles classes and utilized dating services and personal ads in search of a mate. Nothing has materialized. I should tell you that many years ago, I did meet a woman. We married, and two years later, she became pregnant. I was thrilled. Unfortunately, the baby was stillborn. One month later, she divorced me and cited "ir­ reconcilable differences." Three years after that, I met a woman at a church singles class. We dated for three yean, married and had a baby. Everything seemed fine. Then, our baby died of SIDS, and I was traumatized more than she was. When she asked for a divorce, I was shocked. She told me she had married me only to have a child and wanted to end the marriage. I agreed. I sought answers from the pastor of a fun­ damentalist. family-oriented denomination. AU be had to say was "This is a sign of the times. Women today want children, but they don’t want a husband or a father around." He had no solution to the problem. What do today's women want, anyway? I am average-looking and have many positive character traits, but that doesn't seem to mat­ ter. It appears that men. as fathers and husbands, are not needed anymore, what’s going on? Have I missed something? -Anonymous Al Dear Al: I keep hearing from a great many women who are eager to marry. They ask, "Where are the men?” I don't know what your problem is, but you surely do have ooe. I suggest that you see a counselor for evaluation. There's something about you that needs fixing. Keep visiting The new Presto! Chevk Card not only offers a much more convenient way to pay for your purchases, but each time you use the Presto! Check Card for an off-line debit to your checking account, United is accepted, access your checking account without writing a check....and Fixing needed OF MICHIGAN CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 16,1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, to consider a variance request by Mr. Ronald L Coppess of 958 Maple Road. Lake Odessa, Michigan to waive the City Zoning Ordinance Section 3.183 (2) requiring a front yard setback of not less than thirty (30) feet from street right-of-way for Lot #12 of the Northridge Estates Subdivision. See map below for site of proposed variance. The variance, if approved, will allow for the construction of a garage at a distance of twenty-six & one-half feet (26’6") from the street right-of-way. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan Dear Aan Landers: This letter is for those who do not visit relatives with Alzheimer's disease because they can't stand to see them "like that.” Yes, it is exhausting to try to con­ verse for an hour with someone who doesn't know if you are his (or her) sister, daughter or next-door neighbor. An hour later, he may not even remember you were there. So dont’t plan on staying an hour. Several short visits are better then a long ooe. Forced conversation is hard on both parties. Substitute activities for conversation. Take him/her for a walk or a ride. A trip to an ice cream parlor will be remembered after you've been forgotten. Or just bring an apple or orange — some Alzheimer's patients are hungry all the time. Bring a manicure set or offer lo organize a drawer or closet. Alzheimer's patients may not remember ex­ actly who you are, but they recognize "fami­ ly." A family visit helps more than you know. Many patients are aware of what is happening to them, and they feel lost, frightened, angry and embarrassed. Contact with a family member helps them feel anchored to the real world again and brings the joy of belonging, even if only for a few minutes. Please, Ann, tell your readers this. -J-B.,Kenafa<tou,Md. Dear JJ.: You have written a letter that will be enormously helpful to a great many people. Thank you on behalf of all of them. My Laugh for the Day: Tree surgeons are taught to wear safety belts so they won't fall out of their patients. Custody guilt Dear Ann Landers: I am a 32-year-old mother of two children. 6 and 9. I have decid­ ed to divorce my husband and leave our children with him. We have talked about tins for the past year. It's not an easy decision, but it’s one that I fed is best. I cannot afford this house on my own. I don’t want my children to have to leave their home, school and friends and lose financial security in order to live with me in another place. 1 do intend to remain a major figure in The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Cleric of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616­ 945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk George Conrad Winick, Hastings and Kris­ ty Lee Selleck, Hastings. Daniel Jason Goldsmith. Delton and Sharon Louise Thomas, Delton. Gary Alva Thatcher. Orlando, Fla. and Priscilla Dawn Woodbury. Nashville. James R. Thompson. Nashville and Martha Ann Harrington. Nashville. Thomas Dunn Miller. Middleville and Kenia Patricia Females Correa, Middleville. Paul Edward Bailey Jr.. Hastings and Rena Lynn Bacon. Hastings Robert Alan Cniz. Knobnoster, MO and Amy Lynn Benham. Knobnoster. MO John Frank McWilliams. Middleville and Valerie Jean Martin, Middleville. Robert J. Conklin, Battle Creek and Julie Ann Bradstreet. Battle Creek. Craig Duane Hoffman. Hastings and Ruth Ann Hard, Hastings. Jonathan Donald Nash, Freeport and Monti June Silcock, Freeport. Robert Lee Potter, Germany and Petra Kirsten Apfelbaum, Germany. Timothy James Clemens, Hastings and Robin Ranae Sittas. Hastings Michael James Westfall. Winamac, Ind. and Jennifer Lyn Komstadt. Hastings. my children's lives. They understand that I will be leaving, and they look forward to visiting Mommy and her new apartment and swimming in her new pool. Yet I m angry. Society and its standards make me feel like a horrible mother. I have been depressed all my life and have just been diagnosed with major depression within the past five yean. My children suffer when Mommy is sad and can’t function. 1 want them to have a stable life. 1 also want to salvage my own life. 1 have dreams, too. I want to be a pharmacist. I want to travel. But do 1 have to explain my home and personal situation to everyone I meet who asks if 1 have children? How do I handle axis? I know I need »o be strong to face the criticism that is sure to come. 1 don't have the luxury a man has when he leaves his wife and children. The woman is supposed to keep the kids in broken mar­ riages. 1 don't want to be "the horrible exam­ pie," yet I find myself in that situation. Please tell me what you think. - U.M., Mesa, Artz. Dear U.M.: If you are doing what you believe is best for yourself and your children, you should not feel that you are not a good mother. You say you have been diagnosed as having major depression. I do hope you are seeing a therapist and taking medication. It is going to take a great deal of strength to deal with the criticism. You will need profes­ sional help to do it. You must also face the The biggest news in Lake Odessa this week is the annual fair — usually billed as the "First fair of the season," always over the Fourth. By publication date, the opening will already have happened with a dog show and antique tractor pull on Tuesday. The parade was Wednesday from the village park to the fairgrounds, with Dr. Jack Tromp the grand marsha1. A recepcion in his honor was Wednesday at FeHowship Hall. At the fairgrounds, the day included a youth horse show, harness racing, crafts judging at the Davis building, midway madness starting at 5 p.m. and the evening light weight horse pull­ ing contest. Thursday, July 4. brings harness racing in the afternoon and a puff tractor pull at the same time with figure eight demolition derby in the evening. Friday, July 5, brings dairy cattle judging, a youth tractor driving contest, beef and sheep judging in the afternoon running at the same time as another day's harness racing. The evening grandstand performance is the "Speed 'N Action" show. Saturday brings the draft horse show, after­ noon harness racing and a music performance for the grandstand crowd, "Strictly New Country." • Sunday has the midway opening at noon, children’s games in the early afternoon, more hamrs* racing, at 3 p.m. the annual Ladies' Day program with the chief item Quilts ID. This popular feature of the fair has door prizes galore and other features, along with a quilt show with many of the quilts crafted by local people who take classes at Katie's Stitch *n Stuf. There are always free refreshments under the big tent for this lovely day. In the evening, the booming, bang-up demolition derby thrills the grandstand crowd and the fair concludes soon after 10 p.m. with the fireworks display. Saturday. Art in the Park comes again with more than 175 exhibitors displaying and sell­ ing their crafts and artwork, several eat stands, a full day's musical entertainment at the pavilion, which is surrounded by picnic tables. This event brings thousands to the village park each year. Order of Eastern Star members will be sell­ ing tacos and Friends of the Library will be busy cooking brats Saturday for about 1,500 sandwiches, with or without saurkraut under the big red and white striped tent. The Lakewood Choral Association will again be selling elephant ears, (a sugary baked item) and there will be submarine sandwiches. The musical program has an hour each for the Woodland Gospel singers, Celtic musicians from Grand Rapids, a contemporary bluegrass group at noon. Gemini a children's musical program to be enjoyed by the whole family, a return for "Lonesome and Blue," at three a contemporary Christian vocal group from Charlotte with the finale coming from two clogging groups under the direction of local Bob Warner. The Com Cob doggers and Thunder Floor doggers are popular entertainers whose exuberance shows on their faces as they dance their hour away. Across the street the Congregational Women's Fellowship serves lunch and many neighbors have yard sales while they have throngs of people walking past. Fourth Avenue is closed from M-50 to Fourth Street for parking of exhibitors* vehicles. It is nice to have friends who allow parking on their lawns or driveways. Other­ wise parking is at a premium. After the bank closes and MainStreet Savings Bank closes at noon, their parking lots can accommodate a few cars. Space behind the junior high building on Third Avenue is nearby. Other­ wise one walks. One supermarket has an employee busy all forenoon shooing away woud-be parkers who are not grocery customers. Swifty's Place is swarming with children while their parents browse. Central United Methodist Church had a very successful vacation Bible school last week Sunday through Thursday with an average attendance of 87. The Cokesbury pro­ gram. "Come Follow Jesus." had a wide variety of activities, along with specific lessons. Each day had an emphasis for scoring in the compeiition between the Loaves and Fishes. One night it was sandals for footwear. Dear Ann Landen: The letter from “One Who Knows in Minneapolis" prompted inf to write. My former husband also had an exten­ sive pornography collection, and 1 was the one rent lo a therapist to "get over iny obsession.** I was counseled to tolerate my husband’s "hobby,’’ until 1 found he had branched cut and was creating his own homemade colla­ tion of photographs. He had persuaded our 14-year-oid daughter and her friends to poU under the guise of creating modeling port­ folios for them. They had been instructed not to tell their mothers. Finally, 1 threw the bum out and burned Hrs lousy collection. My daughter and I went th a different therapist to get over our disgust. My husdand plea-bargained his way out «f charges by agreeing to go to a therapist himself, but he never kept the appointments and eventually moved out of state All I know is that he's still out there somewhere with Ms camera. I don't think joint counseling would have made a bit of difference with tty pervert. Now, what do you suggest? J(j Dear Texas: Since you are now free of & creep, you need not be concerned, If, however, he should return to your area, don^ hesitate to warn any woman with whom 'fyt becomes friendly to beware, if she tm children. Gem of the Day: A warning to all driver^. He who drinks a fifth on the Fourth may nbi go forth on the Fifth. /w T another night it was sunglasses, another a can of fish. The food pantry was greatly enriched by the dozens of cans of tuna fish brought In. There were games, singing and a nightly pan­ pet show with Robin Barnett chatting with’lfife puppet Oje, who peered from a porthole inw boat borrowed by Lakewood UM ChurchT Sharon Rohrbacher as chairwoman W education, was director with a large stiff. There were classes for all ages, with the adult class led by pastor Emmen Kadwell. Eitti night's food treat varied from gummy bears to trail mix with ice cream each night. Thp week's offering went to Habitat for Humani­ ty. On the opening night, Claude Smith frpgo Habitat talked lo the children and adults atyut their local projects rompictod and the qext one. a house to be built in Clarksville. Tina Walker made a quilt which hung as a baaptt under the church marque for two weeks'‘\o advertise the theme. , Sunday, July 7. has social events which mcfode an afternoon open house at the Fttst Congregational Church to honor the 90th Wf1- thday of Geraldine Klahn. At the same thffe. Don and Adeline Eckman are being feted1* Lakewood UM Church for their 50th anniv&H sary. Daughter Bonnie Balli and husband children are here from Jakarta, Indoneak The Ballis had their 25th anniversary recently. 4M Or Sunday. Ruth Bylsma of Grand Raf|^ aad Roberta Reed. Jordan Lake, played ftyt in accompaniment for all the hymns st Central UM Church. During the offenry she was jty£ ed by daughter Whitney, who played cello or the song "Whom Shall 1 Send?” Rutff> parents. Mr. and Mrs. Haileby of Grand Rapids, joined Gordon, Ruth and children'4 the cottage and at church. Clone on the heels of Art in the Park is mfc July 17 performance at the village park of the Tommy Dorsey band. Last year's crowd, MF ween 700 and 1,000, will surely be surpnaMl this year as word of their successful ap­ pearance in 1995 spread. Even the HartzMr Charter Bus firm is having excursions from outlying communities to come to their hometown for a small fee. People are invtyd to bring picnic lunches and eat while listening to Joe LaJoyv's jazz group at 6:15 before, ty headliner at 7 p.m. . The Flip Side column June 23 in a Lansing paper featured 17-year-old Alan Brodbecju son of Gary. He plays in the band with tuba his instrument of choice and does kartyl He hopes to be a computer programmer also teach karate. Local relatives at Christiane AmanpoUr were pleased lo lean, that m her new cootrdM ■be will continue w«h CNN and will abo hawk the tefmenu in the next year on CBS' Six^ Minutea program By las Sunday the utility parting kx of the local fairgrounds was nearly full. Most rides were in position but not yet ready to open* Even some of the food concession bootjtp which travel were on the gnunds. Colleges are publishing their list ,of graduates and the dean's lists. Cherith StfW Ooodemoot is listed on the dean's list it Calvin College. Grand Valley listed Emjh Black. Jason Manshum and Samuel Wilkin­ son. all of Lake Odessa, as well as Kristie Thoriey and Lisa Weller of Sunfield. Nor­ thwood Institute listed Noel Baldwin. *1 Kerry Corston Wilcox was interviewed n a Lansing ttore while carrying her purchases ef summer fun hems — FunNoodles. colorful four feet long noodles in fluorescent coioan which are more fun than a life vest and can be put together to form hems similar so a dwsc lounge They are used in the water. Ultima* fnsbee. croquet and bocce. are other hens sold for summer fun. Story hour at the library July 10 will featulif T-ahin painting. Each child is to bring a whue T-shirt lo the pavilion al the part. Paints » U) he provided. Giris' softball leagues played their final game of the season on Monday night. ’ Lakewood Christian School will not be Ser­ ving the monthly public dinner al Fellowship Hall in July. Instead the school's support*, will be serving meals at the Lake Odessa Fair each day. fto Lakewood Habitat for Humanity will jte serving a dinner for the public at Zaun Lutheran Church Saturday. July 13. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 4, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time i -•- - . ' t jThe America Haskins family in Barry and Ionia counties ...by Catherine Lucas The northeast comer of Barry County and the southeast comer of Ionia County were Settled in the 1840s and 1850s by two families whose children intermarried. The America Haskins family and the John Meyers families established homes, a church, a school and a cemetery . Only the Meyers cemetery still exists. It is qa M-50 at Eaton Highway, a short distance east of the Lake Odessa Village limits. When America Haskins and his wife of 18 yean. Mary Ann Dunbar Leonard, came to Odessa Township, only a very small pan of the area originally covered with heavy '-forests had been cleared and settled. Two In Buckland. Mass. Mary Ann was bora July 14. 1812 in Massachusetts, the daughter of Calvin and Sally (Temple) Leonard By 1832, America and Mary Ann Haskins had settled in Berkshire County. Mass. On Sept. 23. 1834. America purchased a tract of land in Lorain County. Ohio, and during that year. America and his family moved there. The early settlers of this area were also from Berkshire County. Mass. These pioneers came lo Lorain County in the early 1800s and prepared the way for others to follow America was undoubtedly drawn there because of the large migration of people from Massachusetts ^During the year of 1836 while in Ohio, America committed his life to Jesus Christ ipd was converted to the United Brethren in Christ Church. This was to have a profound influence on him and gave his life a new direction and dimension. America sold his Ohio property in 1846 aod on Sept. 20. 1846, bought property in Odessa Township Ionia County. During (hat fall, the family completed their move to that property in Michigan. ■ America and Mary Ann brought two sons and five daughters with them from Ohio. William Vai more Haskins, bora Dec. 21, TB31. in Mass.; Irena G. Haskins, bora June tf,T834. in Ohio, who later married Sumner Russell; Julia Ann Haskins, bora Oct. 25, 1835. in Ohio, who married Samuel Meyers; Rosalia Haskins, bora June 8. 1838. in Ohio, who married Charles L. Wright; Elzetta H. Haskins, bora Sept. 9, i 841. in Ohio, married Philo T. White and Daniel Meyers; Francis Haskins, bora May 26, 1843, in Ohio and mamed Elizabeth Jane Lumbert; and Alma L. Haskins, bora July 3. 1845, in Ohio and died unmarried April 18. 1865 -Three more children. Edwin Haskins was bora Oct. I. 1847. in Odessa Township; Albert Haskins, bom Feb. 26, 1852, and a liter infant who did not survive were bora in Michigan. One child bora before the move died earlier. Edwin R. Haskins bora Feb. 15, 1830. had died May 26. 1845 Haskins purchased the east half of the Southwest quarter of Section 22. Odessa Township. Ionia County, on Sept. 20. 1846. soon to be 150 years ago. His descendants are celebrating that scsquicentennial this summer. He also purchased 12 acres of land on the northeast corner of Section 27 of Odessa Township . * On arrival. America n'M only continued to farm, but became “immediately involved" in the community. He is recorded in Odessa Township business as early as May 9. 1847. In 1849. he served the township as a juror and was recorded as a regular voter. America's post address was that of South Cass. Michigan. On June 30. 1850. the Meyers United Brethren in Christ Church was organized Woodland. Michigan. Amenca and his family were instrumental and closely connected with the Meyers family in their organization of this class. A church was built in the 1850s, but all that remains today is a few pieces of foundation and the paper filled out 1 sent to you (by Mr. Miner) Samuel Meyers." Elizabeth Dove Haskins remained in Odessa Township and was cared for by her children. Elizabeth died of heart disease on March 25. 1899. in Lake Odessa. She was buried in Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa. The Lake Odessa Wave of March 24. 1899 reported that “Mrs. Betsy Haskins departed this life at her home on Tupper Lake Street on Thursday morning of this week. Mrs Hawkins is well advanced in years and for several months has been a patient sufferer with the dropsy, of which disease she died.” RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN unrelated families of Jordans and one family of Smokes were among the few families Irving a few miles away in what became Woodland Township. America's father, John Haskins Jr., was bom circa 1760 in Middleborough, Mass., the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Haskins Sr. His mother was Mary (Polly) DeMaranvilie, whom John Jr. married July 20. 1793. Miss DeMaranvilie was bom June 15. 1751, most likely in Massachusetts, though her obituary says she was bom in Burlington. Vt. The early years of their marriage were Mient in Middleborough. Mass. By 1805 John Jr. and Mary had moved to New Bedford in Plymouth County. Mass. Ten children were bom to John and Mary. Record* indicate that the last child was bom 1812. which would have made Mary 61 yean old at the time! Three of those children eventually came to Odessa Township — America Haskins, Rhoda (Haskins) Buxton and James Haskins. The America Haskins family came to the area in 1846. migrating to Michigan from Ohio, and America Haskins and his wife settled near the line between what is now Woodland and Odessa townships. America (Admiral) Haskins was bom in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Mass., on June I. 1806. He was one of ten children and grew up. in Massachusetts. On Aug. 8. 1828. at the age of 22. America married Mary Ann Dunbar Leonard understanding for that purpose as long as she remains my widow and in case she should remarry again, it is my wish that the property should be fix the support of Albert. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. America A. Haskins ' The will was witnessed by Joseph Bnggs of Campbell Township. Daniel G. Filkins of Campbell Township and Mary Filkins of Campbell Township. Heirs al the time of Haskins death in 1884 were William V. Haskins. Sedgewick County. Kansas; Francis Haskins. Sedgewick County. Kansas. Edwin Haskins. Sedgewick County. Kansas; Julia Ann Meyers. Ionia County; Elzetta Meyers. Ionia County; Albert Haskins. Ionia County; Mary Cox. Ionia County, and Clyde Haskins. Ionia County. Personal estate was valued at $811.23. including one rate against E. Haskins and Melissa Haskins, which may prove to be not very valuable. A note with the will staled: “Odessa. May 30. 1884 — Honorable W. H. Woodworth: Mrs. Haskins will not accept the will, but she will take her dower as per law. she wishes me to inform you. I have had that NOTICE OF SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Charier Township of Rutland accept­ ed’proposed ordinance ata repular meeting held at the Townstap Hal on Jure 12.1996, wtach Ordinance wi be considered lor adoption at Sae Ji*y 10.1996 regUar meeting of the Township Board The proposed Ordinance provides as folows: AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AND COLLECT CHARGES FOR INCOENTS INVOLVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Adopted: Effective: Rev. America S. Haskins Meyers Cemetery. America not only continued to farm but became an active minister of the Gospel. He was a major influence in the religious history of Odessa and the surrounding area. He did not regularly serve any church, but took on the responsibilities of a traveling evangelist. During the winter of 1846-47, Rev. Haskins held “protracted meetings" in Woodland with the Rev. E. Cilley and Myron Tupper. These meetings led to the organization of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Woodland, which was only a few miles from Odessa. Mary Ann D. Haskins died a little more than nine years after arrival in Michigan, on Jan. 2, 1856 at the age of 39 years. She was buried, first in the Meyers Cemetery and later moved to her present grave site in Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa. America was left a widower with six children still at home to complete raising. In spite of this, he remained active in the ministry. On Sept. 30. 1858, at the fifth annua] session of the Michigan Conference of the United Brethren in Christ Church, held at the Pennington School House, Eaton County, America was received into the conference. He was given a license to preach and assigned to the Gratiot Mission. He continued with this mission until 1859, when he was assigned to the Fairplain Mission. His active ministry was recorded throughout Ionia, Barry and Eaton counties. There are many marriages on record that were performed by America during this period. The 1860 Census of Odessa Township, Ionia County, listed America Haskins unmarried with real estate amounting to $1,600 and personal estate al $400. On March 3. 1862, six years after the death of his first wife, America Haskins married Elizabeth (Betsy) Dove in Woodland. The marriage was performed by Rev. Jacob Bishop and witnessed by Samuel and Julia (Haskins) Meyers. Elizabeth Dove was bom Feb. 11. 1826. in Canada of English parentage. America and Elizabeth Haskins had two children. Mary Alice Haskins, bora Feb. 13, 1866. who married Charles Ellsworth Cox and Clyde A. Haskins, bom Nov. 15. 1869. who married Dora A. Johnson. In 1863. America was assigned to minister on the Cedar Creek Mission. The following year, the Pine River Mission received him to spread the Word of God among them. By his own request, America was later honorably dismissed from the Michigan Conference The 1870 Odessa Township census listed America's real estate value al $1.500 and his personal estate at $500. In August 1878. America helped to organize and was a charter member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Odessa. It is told that the church first met outdoors under a big tree and later a church was built. These early meetings strengthened the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Odessa. The 1880 census showed that America Haskins was still fanning. Only three children remained at home al this time. This would be one child of Mary Ann and two of Elizabeth. On Aug. 24. 1883. America sold some of his land to Robert Musgrove. He sold 40 acres on Section 22 of Odessa Township. The sale totaled $1,400 and by this time America was unable to sign his name and signed the document with the customary X. Shortly after this, America and Elizabeth moved to Kansas, joining children and grandchildren who had moved on. They remained in Kansas for a very short time and soon returned to Odessa Township. Just one month before his death. America Haskins wrote in the autograph album of his daughter, Mary Alice (Haskins) Cox, "Daily we write our autographs on the minds and hearts of those around vs.” This short remark has been taken as the theme of the 150th reunion of his descendants when they meet this summer. At the age of 77, America A. Haskins died on May 13, 1884. in Odessa Township. His death was attributed to dropsy. His will requested that he be buried in the Meyers Cemetery. The body was later moved to Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa, where there has been no marker. Either one never existed, or it was lost in the move or through time. A simple monument is being installed on his grave this summer during the sesquicentennial reunion of his descendants. His great-great grandson. Father Charion Mason from St. Joseph Church in Pewamo, will dedicate the monument. The Ionia Sentinel dated May 15. 1884. carried the following obituary: “On Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. America Haskins, one of Odessa's pioneers, died very suddenly. His health has been poor for some time, yet he was not thought dangerous until the evening before his death. Mr. Haskins sold his farm in Odessa about a year ago and moved to Kansas, but not being satisfied there, he returned to Odessa about a month since. He has been a minister of the gospel and a faithful Christian for many years.” Another obituary was carried in The Religious Telescope, the magazine of the United Brethren in Christ Church. It read as follows: “Rev. America Haskins died in Odessa Ionia County, Michigan, May 13, 1884, aged 78 years. II months and 13 days. Father Haskins was bora in Massachusetts, and moved to Ohio at the age of 27 years, where, two years after, he was converted. He then moved to Michigan and settled in Odessa. Ionia County, where he joined the United Brethren Church on Barry Circuit He was one of the pioneers of the church in Michigan laboring for a number of years in the thinly settled state. He accomplished much for Christ and for the church of his choice. He was the first United Brethren minister north of Maple River, and the first the writer ever saw. He died full of hope. He leaves a wife, one son. daughters, one brother and one sister to mourn. Here is the Last Will and Testament of America A. Haskins: Town of Odessa. County of Ionia and State of Michigan. February the 20th. 1878. In the name of God. Amen. ”1. America Haskins, of the town of Odessa and county of Ionia and stale of Michigan, a farmer, being mindful of my mortality do this 20th day of February. »a the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and seventy-eight, make and publish my last will and testament in manner following: "First 1 desire to be decently and privately buried in the burying ground at the Meyers Meeting House in the town of Woodland, without any funeral pomp and with as little expense as may be. Also I give and bequeath to Elizabeth Haskins, my wife, all the property both real and personal that I may possess at the time of my death, after the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, on the conditions that she will properly care for and comfortable sustain our children. Albert. Mary and Clyde, until they can comfortable care for themselves, and it is my wish that Albert should be properly attended to and carefully cared for. as he will probably never be able lo care for himself. The property is left to her with the An entrance to estsbksh charges lor Township emergency services respondng to an incident tovcMng hazardous materials inter Put* Ad 102 d 1990 sstarwnded(Ccmpfed law 41 B06e); tortetalazardoua materials subfod to such charges and to prwrde tar tie ccisdkn of sued chwgn THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND CHARTER, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 0RDAHS: SECTION I PURPOSE The purpose of We Ordnance a to prwide lor defraying a portion of arpenen of la Ibandiip aamAing from ta Township mapondng srth emergency aqupmenl and personnel to a heardoa mdsrista toc> dert towMng ea niaeM a Waatened retexse d hazardous nassraii into la amranmant wtsch requrn emergency Manion to prated ta hostel, safety and osraraf welfare of ta put*. SECTION II “HAZARDOUS MATERIALS' DEFINED For pwpoen of I* Ordnance. -hazardous materials' naana espkwres. pyrometries, tanmabte ctmpraeead gas. nentanmabto oomprataad gas. tamable kpfd. axituMa Md. ctidang material. poL aonoua bqud. inksing materid. ekctogic material radoadta material, conodve material. Iqueied patio town gas and Otar materials cuatonarty considered dangerous to Mng beings or ccrtamtoaftog to ta environment. SECTION 111 '■RELEASE' DEFINED For purposes d hrs Ordnance. Yatesss* induttaa any epNng. testing, pumping, pouring, smiting, emptying, dadarging. hading, leading, dumping or deposing of hazardous materials into ta amtrannant SECTION IV “RESPONSIBLE PARTY” DERNED A -responsMe party- is any todvidal. fem. corporation, assodafon, partnership. commensal antey. consorkun. jotoi ventare. goremmert artaly or any otter tegd endy taf causae e release d a hazardous material. or whoae acton foremens such rateaae: or who a an owner, tenant, oocupart or party to cored d property orto which or tram aftch hazardous materials am released or Wwataad to ba massed SECTION V CHARGES IMPOSED UPON A RESPONSIBLE PARTY OR PARTIES Where foe Township andtar price departmert responds to a release dhazardoue materials or a forederred retease d such materials. ta reaponsbte party a partes dal be tatfs to ta Townshtp lor ta tal­ lowing coala inextert to such Townshp response a. Al personnel coals al st personnel anendtog on bahal d and wtei tie auterity d ta Township hdudng fair current hourly rats, kings berates and salary apportioned to ta tengfo d M to sfterxtence. calafated commencing tins how after receipt d ta agnti to respond and cordmang tor each personnel uraf tat peraonral las concluded las or her incidart related leaiuiatiteliir b. The equipment costs d al equipmani staking as estdrished by an taiazad notation d ta Township Board sorting torfo ta costs aMutatfa to each piece d Township aqupmort which might be irechred in such a response. TNsreeotaicn maybe amended from Ina to tens to aftoddwigas to aqdpnant rtefcr faders. and accosting records d pest occurances c. Otar sqanaaa toosrart by he Towahip induing but nd Med to rental a pudaee d adMond madwary or oqupmanl retention d contestants. medcsl and hoaptoizaion coals, reptaesmert costa related to dspoaabte personal protective equtpraerJ requred to be deposed d. axkngdding chemicals, sepptse snd water puchassd tram water systems, and meals and idrednerts lor emergency personal Mito respondng to ta hazardous materials nextart d. Addfcnd charges imposed by any otar toed, state atocterdgaremmonteratoe. reteledtota toddert. e. Admlntatnfhre coals tocunad to accouttog for espenaures and tar bteng and oiectond such npendkaes wtsch dal not exceed 25 percart d ta loregong cods. SECTION VI BILLING PROCEDURES Fdtaafng ta condueron d ta hazardous materials toddart. the ire did shal submit a (Mated fating dal known arpanees lota Township Treeaurer. who ital prepare an invexa to taresponshte party lor paynart The Treasusr-sirwoica dal demand Mpaynart wtewitartytve (45) days dta recaipt dta bte. Any addtond aqanaas tat become known to tatbwndfp ire dad Idtawingtalrenanttol dta bl to fa reaporatte party shat bo btesd to ta same nanar on a ataaquent bl to ta responatfa party. For any amounts due tat remain impart alter lortyAre (45) days, ta Township sial impose a late darge d one (t%) percen per morth or kaden fared. SECTION VII NON-EXCLUSIVE CHARGES The foregoing rates and charges shaf not be exdusM d Otar charges tat may bo made by ta Townshp tor ta costs and aqanse d martaimg a ire andor pc*e deportment, but shal onk; bo «pptemertsl hereto Chagos may tMUruty be coteded by ta Township tnugh general taxation after a vote d tie doctors appraning he same, or by special sssessnants estabkshed under ktdsgan statutes pecknera hemo SECTION VIII OTHER REMEDIES The Tmrahip may pursue any other remedy, or mey tosteute any appropriate adon or pracoecing. in a court d competed iurisddon lo cded charges niposed inter txs Ordnance Ha recovery d charges imposed isida tas Ordnance don nd M ho tartar kabity d reepcnsUs parties inter toed ordnance or state or tederal law. rule or legutekon SECTION IX SEVERABILITY 9nld ary provision or part d la wdwi Ordnance be dodarad by any court d confoolert jutecidcn to be swakd or merSonaabte. ta sama dal not arted ta valdty or edcraeabity d ta balance d tn Ordrance wtsdi shal remain in U tone and died SECTION X EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES The Ordnance shal take aied epon Is pubteakon tolowmg Is adoption by ta Townshp Board Al ordnances or pens al ordnances n certed herewah are hereby repeated RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Barbara Bedlord. Clerk 2461 Healh Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Don’t forget the many freedoms that you have I write this column knowing that some of you might not read it on the 4th of July, but still I felt lh?t it would be worthwhile since most of us celebrate the holiday for a few days and not just on the 4th. (P.S. — If you need to call me about anything. I will be back in the office on Friday.) What this week's topic focuses on is freedom, the freedom we have living here in the United Stales and the number of freedoms that wc often lake for granted. I mean this column is just one example. Where else but in American can a joe like myself ramble on about topics that most people probably don’t want to read about? Only in America, the home of the free. It really doesn't matter who you are: Male, female, black, white, a republican, a democrat, an avid sports follower, a person who hates sports, there are certain freedoms that help to make your life fun. exciting and all of the other qualities that usually go unnoticed. So enjoy your 4th. enjoy your holiday weekend, but do spend some time thinking about what you're enjoying and why you can enjoy it to the extent that you do. •Olympic Effort. The best story, in my opinion, to come out of the Olympic qualifying events was Amy Chow. Chow knocked her face against the balance beam in her final event this past weekend, but still miraculously recovered to finish the event, showing great determination in the process. It was a hard collision, but she toughened up and now she is headed to Atlanta for the Olympic Games. By the way three of the six individuals I used in this week's Public Opinion said that gymnastics was there favorite Olympic event and. with that in mind. I think that there will be a lol of smiling faces when the U.S. counts their many gymnastics medals. Talk about a ymca Blue Division TNR..................................................................... KM) Hastings Mutual................................................ 7-3 Jarman Construction..................................... ..6-3 Hahfax/Wilden..................................................5-4 Hastings Sanitary Serv..................................... 4-5 Bill’s Safety Service..........................................3-7 Hastings Mfg....................................................... 1-5 Rudd’s No Preference......................................1-9 Home Run Leaders D. Miller 13. M. Smith 11. J. Lacoss 10. A. Snider 9. T. Lyon 8. B. Barker 8. S. Hickman 7. J. McLeod 6. Last Week’s Results Hastings Sanitary Service 13. Mfg. 6; TNR 7. Bill’s 2; Jarman Const. 9, Bill’s 6; Halifax/Wikier's 11, Jarman Const. 10; TNR NEWS The Summer Playground programs are open Monday through Fridays until July 26. The Playground hours will be 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 p.m. at the following sites: Delton — Delton El School (Multi-Purpose Room and Playground): Hastings — Bob King Park; Hastings — Si. Rose School; Lake Odessa — Swifty’s Place; Middleville - McFall El. School (All-Purpose Room and Playground). A Tot IxX from 9 a.m.-noon, is also offered at St Rose, and Bob King for 2-5 year olds who are toi jet-trained. The playground program is provided free to youth in grades kindergarten through sixth. There is a nominal charge for crafts. Ac­ tivities include games, crafts, story tune, and special events. Special events for every week are scheduled: Ice Skating. Wednesday. July 3; Kingman Museum, Friday, July 12; Inter­ national Games. Thursday. July 18; AJ.'s (formerly Splash). Friday. Juy 26. Information and Permission slips for trips may be picked up and returned to the playground. There is a fee for admission and transportation costs for Special Events. In-Une Hockey In-Line Hockey is offered at Bob King Park in Hastings on Tuesday and Thursday morn­ ings from 10 a.m.-noon There is no fee for this program for youth in sixth grade and up. Players must provide their own skates, pads, and sticks. The program will not run on Thursday. July 4 Fal Youth Soccer — Hastings Last call for your interested in participating in the YMCA Youth outdoor soccer program this fall. Participants can register at the YM­ CA office until July 5th. After that date, par­ ticipants will be charged $5 late fee and perhaps be put on a waiting list. The cost for the program is $27 with a family rate of $45. Scholarships are available upon request. Prac­ tices begin the week of Sept. 2 with games beginning Sept. 21 and end Oct. 26. A brochure may be obtained by calling YMCA. 945-4574 Softball SCORES Men’s Middleville's top senior athletes — Marty Bender and Traci Campbell — are just two examples of good people finishing first. Not only did both star in three sports in their days with the Trojans, but they did so with determination and a friendly demeanor. Now the hometown duo are busy planning their futures, the first journey for both to major universities here in the Southwest Michigan area. But, their accomplishments at the high school will not be soon forgotten. Bender s participation in Middleville sports included four years of golf, four seasons on the wrestling team and three more campaigns on the Trojan baseball squad. In golf. Bender improved his average by five strokes during his four years, was All­ OK Blue and All-Barry County as a senior and honorable mention OK Blue in his junior term. It was a sport that kept the active Bender at ease. "It really relaxed me; their wasn’t pressure.' Bender said. Campbell's sport in the fall was tennis, an activity she enjoyed and one that united her with legendary Middleville Coach Larry Seger. Marty Bender finished off his wrestling career with a State team title in his senior year with the Trojans. Twice AH-OK Blue and twice All-Barry County. Campbell was a singles player who could be counted on. It wasn't always easy, though, as she remembers getting hurt as a freshman and how Seger helped her to come back and remain competitive. In her senior year, Campbell was glad to sec Seger still on the Middleville sidelines, even though he had to coach the season through injury. "Mr. Seger is my best friend, be kept me going (and) he is a great person." Campbell said. Bender's special mentor was Tom Lehman, his wrestling coach and the school's athletic director. The two were a team for many years and the two were major reasons why Middleville captured the Class B State championship in the winter of this year. "Mr. Lehman was my wrestling coach from the first through the 12th grades." Bender said. "He backed me up for everything and was a great person to have as a coach.” During the State Championship season. Bender wrestled at 160 and had a 35-15 overall record. He will remember that season for a long lime to come. "It was a great way to finish off my high school career." Bender said. "The best team in Michigan, something 111 never forget" See PICKS continued on page 11 Traci Campbell walked few and struck out many on the mound this past (Photo by Perry Hardin) 18. Mutual 12; Woodland 15. Paganos 5; Woodland 7. OTT (red) 5; OTT (red) 13. OTT 12; Carpenter Plumbing 13. OTT 3; Cappon/Thornapple 9. Carpenters 5; Chrysler 14. Cappon/Thornapple 4. Next Week’s Games July 10 - 6:30. Bill’s vs. Rudd's; 7:30, Mfg. vs. Rudd's; 8:30. Mfg. vs. Jarman; 9:30. San. Service vs. Jarman. July 11 — 6:30. Cappon/Thornapple vs. OTT (red); 7:30. Paganos vs. Woodland: 8:30, Powers vs. Woodland: 9:30. Powers vs OTT July 12 - 6:30. Mutual vs. Halhfax/Wilders; 7:30. Mutual vs. Mfg; 8:30. Chrysler vs. OTT. 9:30. Chrysler vs. Powers. Hastings Women’s Softball Standings Team W-L Pennock Hospital.............................................. 4-0 Good Time Pizza............. ................................ 4-0 H A S Machine................................................. 2-1 Piston Ring......................................................... 2-1 Olde Towne Tavern..........................................2-2 Goodenough Goodies....................................... 1-2 True Value.......................................................... 1-2 Jarman Construction.........................................1-3 J-Ad Graphics................................................ ...0-3 Hastings Mutual................................................0-3 Game Results 6/24 — Good Time Pizza 31. J-Ad Graphics 0; Jarman Construction 12. Piston Ring 13; True Value 9. Pennock Hospital 10. Game Results 6-25 — Goodenough Goodies 2. H A £ Machine 36; Hastings Mutual 12. Jarman Construction 13; Good Time Pizza 8. Olde Town Tavern 6. Games rained out on June 17 and 18 will be played on July I and 2. Ddtoa Women’s Softball League Softball W-L Woodland Townehouse................................... 9-1 Hastings Chrysler............................................. 7-3 Carpenter Plumbing.......................................... 7-4 Cappon Thornapple Motors.......................... 6-5 Olde Towne Tavern (red)............................... 5-7 Powers Service..................................................3-3 Pagan*h. .............................................................. 3-8 Olde Towne Tavern....................................... 1-10 Team W-L Chemco Tank..................................................... 3-0 Liberty Group.....................................................3-0 Goff Products.....................................................3-1 Clancy Realtors................................................. 2-1 R & H Discount..................................................2-1 Budwiser............................................................... 1-3 McCormick Enterprises..................................0-2 Hickory Comer Garage..................................0-3 Williams Funeral Home ' Beverly’s Hair Co..................................... 0-3 A group of Hastings' girts track and field athletes ran from Hastings to Lansing to help usher in the start of the Great Lake State Games last week. Here. Saxon Coach Laura Finley and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell hold up the torch as Peter Finley. Sally Edger. Charissa Shaw. Laura Thomas. JEfe.'.V Hastings Rcdliritvion Dream Team. •Fun with Fair. With the Barry County Fair just eight days away. I have been spending most of my time working with the Barry County Fair and meeting the many good people along the way. Two such individuals are fair president Bill Neal and Rose Caton, who runs the public relations for the Barry County summer event. Both have been very helpful and friendly. By the way. if you see Bill ask him if you can try on his ring. I'm sure it will fit. •Thanks. I received more (good) mail this week than I have since I came here some nine months and most it dealt with our policy to put the sports back into the smaller newspapers. Sure it was nice to read why this was the right thing to do, but what most impressed me was how our readers remember what we have done to make our newspapers really "hometown" newspapers. We all know that in this lime of battling for the big buck. it's really nice to see a familiar face every once in awhile. And don't worry Banner readers. I have quite a few, new things in mind for the upcoming fall campaign. Talk to you soon, (and enjoy your holiday!) Bender and Campbell are good picks as school’s top athletes Lori Maiville and Katie Thomas limber up their legs preparation for the long journey to the State Capital. There were 23 sports staged in the games and for the girt’s participation in the event, Hastings High School’s Athletic Department received a donation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1996 — Page 11 Hastings Athletic Boosters’ golf tournament on Aug. 3 Summertime is fun time! ; Members of the Flextab and Wilder's fifth and sixth grade Little League baseball teams enjoyed the rays and ie plays during action in Hastings last aturday morning. Flexfab fielders and Wders runners prepare for a big play in the above photo. The Hastings Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament will swing into play Saturday, Aug. 3 at the River Bend Golf Course in Hastings. The 4-person. 18-hole scramble begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. There is a $50 cost for each participant, a price that includes green fees, cart, lunch, free gifts and a raffle drawing for all golfers. Hole-In-One are a car, donated by Hastings Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Jeep and Eagle, Inc. for first place, a Bahama cruise for second place, u round-trip airline ticket for two anywhere in the continental U.S. for third place and a Seiko watch for fourth place. Cash prizes are $200 for first and $100 for fifth. 10th. 15th and 20th. For reservations, call the River Bend Golf Course at (616) 945-32S8 before Aug. 1. hamber of Commerce to hold Oth annual outing on July 31 E Play golf, have fun. meet new people, win izes. enjoy a fine steak or chicken dinner help boost Hastings That’s the way the astings Area Chamber of Commerce ibes its upcoming 10th annual golf ng The 18-holc event takes place Wednesday, y 31 at the Hastings Country Chib, 1550 . Broadway in Hastings. The four person le tee-off time is 1 p.m. and dinner is 6:30 p.m. Golfers can check in at 12 "This event is a perfect time to network, meet business people and have fun." Chamber Executive Director Dixie StadelManshum said. "This promises to be a fun And the money raised from the event will help the city to grow. "Proceeds will be used to further promote Hastings and businesses." Stadel-Manshum Special fc^t^cs this year include an opportunity io win a new Chrysler Mini Van on a hole-in-one contest sponsored by Hasting:. Chrysler. Plymouth. Dodge. Jeep, Eagle and a chance to take your best shot ax a new set of King Cobra irons in a closest to the pin contest sponsored by Thomapple Motors. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams with the lowest scores and to individuals for the longest drive (men and women), closes' to the pin, everyone in circle and the most accurate (men and women). In addition, a raffle will be held. Reservations to participate must be received and paid by July 24 through the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, (616) 945­ 2454. The cost is $50 per person which includes green fees, cart, dinner and oncourse refreshments. Additional guests may signup for dinner only at $15 per person by the reservation deadline. This year the Chamber plans to start 32 teams, so enter your team today. Each player will receive a gift for playing . CM will be a drawing for many door prizes furnished by Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce businesses and organizations. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Committee Brett Fedorinchik, Mary Thompson. Jim Gray. Milt r ' LaVictor, Chamber Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum, Bill o The Hastings Chamber of Commerce Golf Committee includes Jim Gray. Milt LaVictor, Marge Bums. Mary Thompson, Diane Anderson and Jim O’Kane. The event will be held at the Hastings Country Club. Businesses or organizations can help insure the success of this important fund raiser by sponsoring a sign (your businesses or organizations' name) on a tee or green. For sponsorships, there arc three categories: Gold is $150, Silver is $65 and Bronze is $35. Gold sponsors receive their sign on an exclusive lee or green, their logo or the outing score card and their name on WBCH live remote at various times during the outing. WBCH will also be doing random interviews of team members during the outing. If you would like to donate a door prize, please call any committee member or drop your item(s) off al the Chamber office by Friday, July 26. Planning for this year's event has been handled by the Chamber Golf Committee: Chamber Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum, Mary Thompson, Jim Gray, Brett Fedorinchik, Milt LaVictor, and Bill Love, Marge Burns, Diane Andersen, Jim O'Kane and Bob O'Conner. Join the fun on W~4ne<dav. Julv 31 Hastings’ football camp in session on July 13 The Saxon Football Technique Camp will take place on July 15-18 and is designed to give each individual football player an opportunity to learn the basics of offense, defense, punting and kicking. It is described as a teachiug/technique camp and is not a conditioning camp. Two sessions will be run: a 7th-9th grade session from 9 a.m.-noon and a session for 1 Oth-12th graders from 1-4 p.m. The camp is open any athlete from any school district. Athletes should meet at the Hastings* Fieldhouse promptly at the start of each session. Each athlete should be dressed in workout clothes. Cost for the camp is $35 per player or $60 per family. Checks should be made out to Hastings High School Football Camp and mailed to the high school in care of football coach Jeff Keller. Registration materials are available al the Hastings High School main office or at weightlifting sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Keller at 948-9448. Delton driver wins first feature at Kalamazoo Speedway Delton's Brandon Lyons grabbed his first feature win Saturday night al the Kalamazoo Speedway. Lyons, competing in the Late Model class, started third in his heat and finished third. In the feature, the area racer began in the fifth position, but was able to beat the rest of (he field lo take the checkered (lag. Gabe High, from Delton, also was raced in the Late Model division, finishing seventh in his heat event and 17th in the feature race. A number of other local racers also took part in 'he Kalamazoo Speedway action on Saturday. Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger. currently 20th in points, started ninth in the heat and went out due to a crash. Still, with the help from other drivers, he w*s able to put his car back together and with his best run of the year earned a second place in the Factory Stock Division. Steve Carter. 16th tn the pant standings, started eighth in his heat and finished fourth. In the feature event. Carter finished 17th. Darwin Bergakker started 12th and finished 12th in his heat and started ninth and finished ninth in his feature. Gary "Buzz" Storm, of Hastings, began in the 11th position before placing fifth in the heat races and started 16ch and took 10th in the feature. In the Super Late Model class, Middleville's Ron Rnkbeiner started 11th in his beat and was sixth and came out in 10th place in the feature race. Larry Dahlke, also of Middleville, started seventh and finished 11th in his heat before capping off his night with a sixth place finish in the feature event. *’ Berlin Raceway Veteran driver Scott Baker won the caution-filled 40-lap feature race for Late Model Stock Cars on Saturday night Gun Lake's Bob Holley chased Tim DeVos across the finish line for third place. Middleville's Rob Lewis was the fastest Late Model qualifyer with a time of 1531 seconds. Lewis is ninth in the point standings with 254 points, while Holley is in the fourth slot with 386. Randy Sweet currently holds the No. 1 points position with 422. * A 100-lap Ice Man Series Late Model Stock Car race highlights the July 6 Berlin event. Hastings* Joe Bush, a two-time winner of the race, will headline the local interests at the event. Time trials are at 2 p.m., practice is at 4 p.m. and the first race starts at 7 p.m. Galesburg Speedway Marty Crawford won the Late Model feature event on Saturday, finishing in front of second place Scott Rugg and third place Al McGIothkn. 1-96 Speedway Jimmie Johnson scored a double hit at the Chevrolet Off-Road Nationals on June 23 with his newly-built Herzog Motorsports Chevy Thunder truck. It was the first career SODA race win for Johnson and the first official race win for the SB2. The SODA Series resumes this weekend in the Chevrolet Off-Road Geneva held in Lake Geneva, WI. At the 1-96 Speedway, motorcycle's top professional riders, including Michigan legends Scott Parker and Jay Springsteen vie for national championship honors in the Budweiser Michigan AMA Grand National Half-Mile. Scratch heats start at 6 p.m., opening ceremonies are at 7:30 p.m. and beats are at 8 pm. Pontiac Excitement 300 Middleville's Dave Sensiba picked up important points with a third place finish in the June 29 event. Mike Miller won the race with Scott Hansen finishing in second place. Sensiba said the track was good and the C oodyear tires were consistent throughout Ike face. "Early in the race, I was trying to pace myself and save the tires," Sensiba said. "If we had pitted once more, we could have had a second place car.” Sensiba is currently third in the point standings with 912 and Dorr's Bob Senneker is seventh with 846 points. Gary St. Amant is first with 996 points. Brandon Lyons drove his car to first place for his first feature triumph at Kalamazoo. (Photo by Tom DeVette) PICKS continued from page 10 Campbell was selected three times to the All-Barry County team and twice to the OK Blue squad for her volleyball skills. She led the team with 382 skills as a senior hitter, bringing praise from Middleville Coach Cindy Middlebush "Traci is an excellent team leader," Middlebush said. “She is an all-around player who excels in both the front and back row." Campbell was also a pitcher in softball and was named All-District three times, All­ OK Blue twice and was a member of the All­ Barry County team. As a senior, she registered a 1.33 ERA. struck out 165 baiters and walked just 37. Campbell's father. Jack, was a big help in her development as a pitcher and as a person, the biggest lesson he taught Traci being to always try her hardest. Bender also threw the ball to home plate often as a pitcher on the Middleville baseball team. A converted outfielder. Bender eventually found his groove on the mound. "I love to pitch, it was a lol of fun for me," Bender said. Sports, in general, were fun for Bender, but being in athletics also gave him an educational background. They (sports) taught me a lot as far as being a competitor." Bender said. "I'm glad I played sports for all four years. Il just was a lot of fan." "I'm really glad that I was in sports; it made my time," Campbell said. "They're such a character builder. Sometimes you face the reality that no matter how hard you try. you're going to get beat (sometimes). My participation in sports made me more outgoing and determined." This fall Campbell will be attending Western Michigan University studying occupational therapy in the school's prestigious Lee Honors College. Bender is on his way to Michigan State University. He has not decided on a major, but is considering a career in business. •Editor's Note: Thu is part four of a fivepart series on top senior athletes in Barry County. Athletes from Maple Valley High School will be highlighted in the next edition of the Hastings Banner. The high schools named their top senior performers and the Banner contacted them to obtain additional information. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1996 Court seeking $600,000 from probationers Those serving probation in Barry County collectively owe nearly $600,000 in court fees, and the Barry Circuit Court has begun an aggressive campaign lo collect it. Probationer. are being hauled before Judjc James Fisher to either make arrangements to pay their back fines or risk jail or other penalties. Targeted are people who have been on probation lor an extended period and are due to be released from it. Last Thursday, five of those probationers appeared before Judge Jim Fisher. Fisher ordered William Anderson. 36. of 471 E. 8th St. Holland, to pay $10 a week toward his fines and costs via an income withholding order. Anderson also must continue community service work that can be credited toward what he owes. Anderson told Fisher be makes $230 a week and must pay $100 a week child support. Brad Bennett. 24. of 2775 Ryan Road. Hastings, was required to pay $10 a week via an income withholding order. He told the court he is making $240 a week and must pay $55 in child support. Anne Callan, 30. of 190 Cherry. Freeport, was given until Aug. 8 to pay her fines, costs and restitution. Callan made a $1,000 payment to the court poor to the court hear­ ing. Kim Babcock. 36. of 361 Lakeside Drive. Delton, was told to pay $20 a week in fines and costs and must continue doing community service work. Her probation was extended until July I. 1997. She told the court she makes $7 an hour, has no health care, and is the sole support of her two children. Fisher ordered that Babcock be released from the necessity of paying $8,469 she owed for restitution. William J. Chrysler. 34. of 116 Washing­ ton. Middleville, was required to pay $35 a PENNOCK, continued from page 1 week via an income withholding order. Lon Me Keough, a summer intern at cir­ cuit court, said she has sent out between 60 and 70 notices to probationers, and the court expects between 10 and 15 a week to appear Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that be will writer’s residence. We is printed name and the community of not do publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will rot be published. • All U tters are subject to editing for style, gr.i-nmar and sense. • Letters that testimonials for-profit for serve as of or criticisms businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of 'cerds of thanks* will not accepted unless there compelling public interest, be is a which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire* letters between the For your insurance call same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer Farmers Insurance varied, there is a limit of one latter • In an effort to keep opinions per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced Open Saturday &. Sunday 1-4 M-43 to A42. W to Gun Lake Rd Check our Home new Auto/ combination dis­ 5720 Gun Lake Rd. count plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50+ drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts tor issue of recommendation. The hospital's re­ quest failed to get five affirmative votes in four of the six "tests." but was only one vote shy in three of them, with two mem­ bers absent. Th.s led the commission to believe a vote of the full commission is necessary. If Pen­ nock can get just one more positive vote in each of the three tests that it already has four, it will have met the requirements in five of the six tests. The only lest in which the hospital's re­ quest actually was rejected, the requirement was that it "be consistent with the intent of the zoning district." Commission members James Wiswell. Randy Teegardin. Fred Kogge and Vice Chairman Harry Adrounie all voted "yes" to a motion that said Pennock didn't meet the lest in that area. Bonnie Ballinger and Jeff Mansfield voted "no." Wiswell. in explaining the reasons for his vote. said. "I’m not willing to sacrifice that residential community when other land is available (for Pennock's project)." Indeed, that may have summed up the is­ sue. Pennock says it must expand al its site for a larger fitness center and a pool and for more room lo house community mental health services. However, many residents who live nearby object to the project because they fear it will encroach on a long-established residential neighborhood. The hospital's request actually is the sec­ ond time around for the issue. It was a little more than a year ago that the Planning Commission voted 6-2 against recommend­ ing a planned unit development (PUD) pro­ ject that included the parking lot and expan­ sion and putting in a child care center on nearby West Walnut Street. This time plans for the child care center have been dropped. But some ill feelings between the hospital and its neighbors surfaced last year, particu­ larly when Pennock bought five houses in the area across the street and had them de­ molished on Aug. 24, despite rejections of its project by the Planning Commission and City Council. The hospital appeared to be using a kinder, gentler approach Monday night. Michael Anton, chairman of the hospital's board of trustees, expressed his regrets that "we (the hospital) have experienced adverse publicity with upset feelings and the percep­ tion that Pennock Hospital is the bully on the block... That is not our intent." Anton said the hospital has the best inter­ ests of the Barry County community in mind. "Our overall goal is to develop and main­ tain a hospital that is progressive, indepen­ dent and viable, not a satellite of a larger hospital." he said. He added that Pcnn<xk now is one of the largest employers in Barry County. Anton said expansion of the Professional Building will create more needed space for Barry County Mental Health and for the Fit­ ness Center. Plans for the latter would in­ clude a lap pool and aerobics area But in order to make that expansion pos­ sible, a parking lot across the street is neces­ sary to make up for the spaces that would be lost on the north side of Green Street. "We won't change the character of that area, which is dominated by the hospital's buildings." Anton contended. "It would be our plan and intention to create as aestheti­ cally pleasing a facility as we can." He acknowledged that with any expansion or change, there arc some inconveniences, but said they would be minor. Anton said the parking lot is intended to serve Pennock employees and it would be used during the day. "There is no question this project benefits Pennock, but if it docs, it also benefits our county community," he said. "We ask you (the Planning Commission to be fair in ren­ dering your judgment ." During the public hearing, several speak­ ers outlined reasons for opposition to the .project. Neil Gardner recalled the words of Yogi Berra: "It looks like deja vu all over again," in noting the issue was played out a year ago. He contended that the project is not com­ patible with the city’s master plan, one of the goals of which is to protect residential neighborhoods from encroachment. He added that he believes Pennock has other potential sites for expansion. Jim Peurach said it wouldn't be prudent to approve the project without seeing some kind of long-.ange plan from the hospital. "We don't know where it (the encroach­ ment) will stop," he said. He said that while reading about Pennock in the Banner’s "Progress" edition, he noted that officials have said the hospital seems to have one project after another. Peurach said, "We envision a separate hospital campus with a fitness center and an integrated child care center." Rollin Oster, representing the First Pres­ byterian Church, said the church’s opposi­ tion stems from its concerns about property immediately west of Pastor Kent Keller s residence. Cliff Bloom, attorney for some of the hospital’s neighbors, told the Planning Commission "some closure" on the issue is needed. He said of the hospital's argument that the property proposed for parking now nancant lot. "shouldn't allow self-help to be­ come an advantage." He said (he hospital tearing down the houses to set the table for its argument b^ fore getting approval was like a kid wfo kills his parents and then declares himself an orphan. -• "If you grant this," he said, "it will justi£ further encroachment." A number of people spoke in favor of the project Bruce Gee, attorney for the hospital, said the hospital has just as much right to be ih* the neighborhood as the residents do. He' contended the project does not violate the master plan Some spoke up in favor of expansion of the fitness center, saying it's a great asset that needs more space to serve a growing clientele, which includes people needed phyv. ical rehabilitation. Jim Morgan said be war’ impressed with how therapists helped a Mid­ dleville stroke victim who came in to the center in a wheelchair, but today is walking.* Harry Brunck said he supports the poo!^ which can be therapeutic for older people. ' ' Roy Schlachter challenged the notion that the hospital's project will result in lower property values by saying he has lived across from Hastings Mutual Insurance and his property taxes have increased fivefold sindf 1967. Lt. Ron Neil, commander of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings, said he doesn't believe there will be significant additional traffic problems because of the project and he said mental health needs more room because of increasing emphasis on domestic vio­ lence Joyce Daughtery said she wants to see Pennock remain viable and sees the expan­ sion of the mental health facility as a big plus so people won't have to seek treatment out of town. In remarks at the close of the hearing., Wiswell asked, "Is this phase ooe in an ex-, pension to the south (on Green Street)? I'm concerned about that." <d City Manager Howard Penrod said. "I don't think we can ask them (the hospital) to sign­ a Dinding agreement." ‘4 Planner Johnson reminded the commission that it can approve or reject further expan-" sion attempts in the future. Anton then said. "We don't have a five-,' year master plan. One of the frustrations in' health care is that it changes so constantly. and dramatically. "It's not keeping any secrets. it's a fact that we don’t know. We have dreams, but there’s no plan on the board." -,r non-smokers 911 awards Jire . enhancement blds 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BECC AGENCY Auto.. Hom, Ute CaatawnW S HcNgai, Hating,, Ml «0M ■ Hun 945-4454 Fox: 945-9914 This property ha It al...and you'd never know it from the rood, so stop in mis Satuday or Sunday from 1-4 to see what a value me home and 52 acres o for $179.9001 Or call LuAnn at 948-4320 or at Westdale Wkzd Better Homes &. Gardens 948-3770. Crouch Communications of Saranac has been awarded a $113,003 bid for fire en­ hancement services for the emergency 911 service in Barry County. The company will provide 43 new mobile radios. 42 portable radios and will install seven base stations for different fire agencies. The money comes from the fire enhance­ ment millage that was passed by county vot­ ers in 1994. Charlie Nystrom, 911 Director, said that they will begin replacing old equipment throughout the county and that each of the 11 agencies 911 works with will be getting some new equipment. "We’re really excited about this," Nystrom said. "It's top-of-tbe-line, good, durable equipment. It will help us hear them better." There will be a meeting Tuesday, July 9. to finalize details and officially award the contract. CITY OF HASTINGS Old Fashioned Fair^ Over The Fourth LAKE ODESSA FAIR SCHEDULE JULY 2nd — JULY 7th, 1996 TUESDAY. 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM — 7:30 PM — JULY 2 Dog Show Midway Madness <5-10 p.m.) Antique Tractor Pull WEDNESDAY. JULY 3 10:00 AM — Parade (free parking until 3:00 p.m.) 10:00 AM — Midway Opens (cash in discount coupons) 1:00 PM — Harness Racing 2-4 P.M — Reception for Grand Marshal 3:00 P.M — Judging Crafts 5:00 PM — Midway Madness (5-10 p.m.) 7:30 PM — Lt. Wt. Horse Pull (Slate Championship) THURSDAY, JULY 4 12:00 P.M — Midway Opens (Midway Madness 12-5 p.m.) 1.00 PM — Harness Racing 1:00 PM — Puff Tractor Pull 7:30 PM — Figure Eight Demolition Derby FRIDAY. JULY 5 9:00 A.M — Dairy Cattle Judging 10:30 AM — Youth Horse Show (Horse Arena - parking lot) 10:00 PM — Youth Tractor Driving Contest 12:00 PM — Midway Opens (Midway Madness 5-10 p.m.) 1:00 P.M — Bee! and Sheep Judging 1:00 PM — Harness Racing 7:00 PM — Speed N Action Show SATURDAY. JULY 6 10:00 A.M — Draft Horse Show (Horse Arena) 12:00 PM __ Midway Opens (Midway Madness 12-5 p.m.) 1:00 PM — Harness Racing 7:30 PM — Strictly New Country SUNDAY, JULY 7 12:00 PM — Midway Opens (Midway Madness 12-5 p.m.) Games 1:00 PM __ Children's ’ ~ 1:00 PM — Harness Racing 3:00 PM — Ladies Program 7:30 PM — Demo Derby 10:00 PM __ Fireworks (time approximate) PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 16,1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, to consider a variance request by Ms. Marleah Dennison of 735 N. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan of City Zoning Ordinance Sections 3.55 (2), 3.55 (4), 3.183 (3), and 3.40 (5) for the premises known as 735 N. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The variance, if approved, will allow lor the expansion of a non-con­ forming structure. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616­ 945-2468) orTDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk CASE NO. V-IMt — Robert H. GfeeoK LOCATION: At 124 Coots Grove Rd. on the Wetf side between N. Broodwoy (M-43) and Bachman Rd. In Sec. S. Hastings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to create a parcel with less rood frontage than allowed. CASE NO. V-14-96 — Gary Mooch, (applicant). LOCATION: At 996 Getke Drive on the Woof side off Charlton Drive (Thomapple Lake) In Sec. 1$, Castleton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect"S deloched accessory building larger than 1038 square feet. CASE NO. V-15-96 — Roy Dunn, (applicant). z LOCATION: Al C-31 Sundago Park Road on the East tide off River Rood In Sac. 25. Hastings Twp. PURPOSE. Requesting a variance to erect b detached accessory building closer to the sideyosd than allowed ft CASE NO. V-16-96 — Dell 8 Monml Hartwell, (applicants). LOCATION: At 1134 Brott Rd., on the South side off Chariton Drive (Thomapple Lake) In Sec. 19. Castleton Twp., •j PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to place Q single wide mobile home doser to the sideyord, -i — ano—reo ,. mor, CASE NO. V-17-96 — Waller Orrechowia. (applicant). LOCATION. At 4260 Trails End Rd., on the East side between Hermitage Point and the deadend in Sec. 4, Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached garage higher itun 16 feet from grade level. CASE NO. V-1B-96 — John B. 8 Dorie no Archer, (applicant). LOCATION: At 9081 Walnut Ridoe on South side of the rood (Fine Lake) off Leinoor Rd. in Sec. 29. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting o variance to erert a single family dwelling doser to the sldeyards than allowed. MEETING DATE: July 16. 1996. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Low Building at 220 West Court Street. Hostings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present the* views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to bo hoard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will bo completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance application* are available lor public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, during the hours of B a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. The Coun-y of Barry will provide nocossry aux­ iliary aids and services such as signors for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered ot the mooting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities ot the meeting/hoaring upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contort the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. Slate Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, (616) 948-4891. Nancy L. Boersmo Barry County Clerk (7/4) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4. 1996 — Page 13 Voter registration deadline nearing for August Primary Secretary of State Candice S. Miller is reminding Michigan residents that Monday. July 8. is the deadline for registering to vote for the Aug. 6 primary . Those u ho are nut registered to voce may db so at their city of township clerk's office, at any of the 180 Secretary of State branch of­ fices around the slate, or by completing a mail-in voter registration form Mail-in registration forms, which arc available from county and local clerks, must be postmarked by midnight. July 8 Michigan's chief elections official also is reminding voters that the> must cast their votes under one party only. Ccsting votes in a partisan primary for both Republican and Democratic candidates invalidates the partisan section of the ballot ,.To vote in the Aug. 6 primary individuals must be 18 years of age on or before Aug. 6. a Michigan resident, a United States citizen and registered to vote. An individual eligible to vote by absentee ballot may obtain a ballot by visiting his or her city or township clerk's office through 4 p.m. Monday . Aug. 5. Persons who wish to obtain an absent voter ballot by mail must submit a signed ballot request to their city or township clerk no later than 2 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 3. Individuals are eligible to vote by absent voter ballot if they expect to be away from their city or township on election day. are 60 years of age or older, are in jail awaiting trial or arraignment, cannot attend the polls for religious reasons, or are physically unable to attend the polls without the assistance of another person. For additional information, contact your local city or township clerk. This Consumers* Concrete truck overturned on M-79 and Charlton Park Rd Monday after a car in front of the driver Kalamazoo to right rt. The driver ot me ttuun wo* nut injured, and Gordon Henderson of Terry's said "He handled the job stopped. The truck required the efforts of a wrecker truck and a 22-ton crane from Terry's Road Service from very well — he didn't kill anyone. It's hard to stop one of thes® things even when they're empty." Middleville plan panel OKs sign ordinance t. by Mandy Mabel i< Staff Writer , The Middleville Planning Commission last week voted to recommend that the Village Council approve a recently revised sign ordinance The commission had been discussing stan­ dards allowing larger signs for centers with three or more businesses in the same building, which could put more than one business name on. After tabling the decision last month, the commission eventually decided to allow centers with three businesses to have 128 square feet of signage in their display area for businesses on M-37 in the C-2 district j The ordinance previously allowed 64 square feet per one parcel and one business on M-37. , Village Planner Jason Cherry said the idea to make this change came about as a result of a strip center on M-37 that had a portable sign tacked to two four-by-fours, which did not really meet regulations ' Cherry added that the ordinance is designed id give motorists quick recognition and get them off the road and into the store The commission continued discussion last week on what die ordinance should contain and agreed that each individual business will be allowed up to 50 feet on the exterior folding wall. 5 Chairman Eldon Newmey er said businesses businesses in it should be considered a business center and Havens suggested they have a special section that deals with mini­ malls. She added that some people in Rockford took a building and made it into a bunch of craft stores. The building was defined as a mini-mall. The point of increasing the display signage for multiple businesses center was to allow them to properly advertise the businesses in the center. "I don't want to see a Mom A Pops size store divi-le into three shops and be penaliz­ ed." she said. Newmeyer said he understood what Miller was trying to say. Ray Koeplinger said that a store that size that wanted to divide would need to obtain a variance and a special use permit. Cherry said businesses can do that with no problem and is sure that people would like to make those decisions without having to run to the commission every time. It is not right. Miller said, to pit the minimum 7.500 limit into the ordinance. Newmeyer agreed, but said they also need to look at safety. Miller thought that safety was already covered in the ordinance. She added that certain businesses would be Utt’"'4 —J •••nuld not have enough signage left over to advertise in other parts of the building. Cherry said businesses in this situation could probably get a variance. Havens suggested lowering the minimum structure size to 6.000 square feet. French agreed that 7.500 might be loo high. Cherry said they could make it as low as they want, but they need a minimum Miller suggested 3.000 square feel because she felt that Middleville would draw more small businesses than larger ones. Home businesses arc of the biggest concern Cherry agreed, but added that what will be annnexed into the village over time will be larger Newmeyer said they don't want home businesses to have extremely large signs and though that 5.000 square feet would be a bet­ ter limit. Havens said some home businesses don't really need very large signs. Miller agreed that some should not have signs that are too large, but she would hate to see Mom A Pops size businesses be penalized. The commission eventually agreed on the 5.000 square foot limit. The revised ordinance will be given to the Village Council lo review. ■B not allowed to advertise in their windows fbr safety reasons. Cherry said that he does fo go around to avery-huaine** amLmoniior tits and that it depends on how much they Roselle Havens said that this rule should not include local posters advertising school events and that if it doesn't, the ordinance should tlearly say so. "Once you write a law. it should cover and occlude what you want it to." she said. Nicki Miller said that the commission does Mm have any business telling people what they cin and can not put in their windows c Havens said that the way the rule was stated was good because people w ould be allowed up to 50 feet on the exterior building wall and could fill that space with whatever they want •‘The ordinance also states that businesses witha minimum structure of 7,500 square feet jvoukl be allowed to have 128 square feet of dbpiay signage. Cherry said he determined this amount by by taking a high to low average ' 'to establish a bottom limit to who can have a larger sign.’’ ^He added that businessesman John ^udridge had been concerned about small buildings or converted homes that had three businnesses in them having too much signage. . Linda French agreed that this would pre­ vent these kind of businesses from putting up Ugns that are too large ■'Miller disagreed, stating that if there were three different businesses in a building the size of Mom A Pops, they should be able to fin what everyone else does Buildings this size with three businesses. Cherry said, would only be able to have 64 square feet of display signage. ■ french said places that size could still have three businesses in them, but would have to have smaller signs. ^ Miller said that any building with three MOWTQAQC NOTICE (AB Ca—tin) MORTGAGE SALE — Dotoult bos bwn mod* in th* conditions of o mortqop* mode by Michoel A. Zimmormon and Kobin A. Zimmerman, husband and wrf*. to Woadtmms AAortpope Corporation AAortpopeo. dated February 14, 1990. and recorded on February 14. 1990 in Llbw 495. on Pope(«) 253. Barry County Records. Michipon. and assipnod by •aid AAortpopeo to Fleet Mortgage Corporation by mesne assignments) dated March 8. 1990. and recorded on June 1. 1 990 m liber 499 on Pope 909 Barry County Records, AAichipon. on which mor­ tgage there it claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of Thirty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Four and 72/100 Dollars ($36,934.72), In­ cluding interest ot 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mortpope and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice it hereby given that said mortgage Will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue. Ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings AAichipon. ot two o'clock a.m. on August. 15, 1996. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michipon. and ore describThe North 1/2 of lots 6 and 7 of Block 7 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hostings. Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof, except the North 10 feet of said lot 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abondonded in accordance with 1948 CL 600J24lo. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole Doted July 3. 1996 Fleet AAortgoge Corporation Assignee of AAortgogee SHAPIRO I AIT. Attorneys 320 E. Big Beaver Rd . Suite 190 Troy. Michigan 480B3 (810) 689-3900 File No 960674 (8/1) State of BNcMpaa Probate Court Daeadaat'a Estate File No. 96-2190D-SE Estate of HELEN LOUISE GARRETT. Deceased Social Security No. 377 22-6630. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE: A hearing was held on AAay 29. 1996 ot 10-00 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. AAichipon before Judge Richard H. Shaw (P20304) on the petition of Loretto J. Morgenstern re­ questing that Loretto J. Morgenstern be appointed personal representative of the estate of HELEN LOUISE GARRETT. DECEASED who lived at 4050 » - _■ _- J j»_-. — rL-IL__ 111H — ---- ■ --fc- cngi<^rw jnwioyviiiw, nmcnrp^wi m-a wno oiea April 19 1996 and requesting also the will of the deceased dated June 25. 1992 be admitted to It was also requested that heirs at low be Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil claims against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed ta entitled persons appearing of record. June 27. 1996 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway Hostings. Ml 49U58 (616) 945-3495 Loretta J. AAorgenslern By Richard J. Hudson Address of P.R. 617 S. Irving Blvd Los Angeles. Co 90005 (7/4) How To Avoid Penalties In Managing Your Lump Sum Distribution Learn How Some Little Known, Yet Simple Techniques Can Save You THOUSANDS in Needless Taxes Whether You’re Retired or About To Retire Your Attendance At This Seminar Is a Must Tuesday, July 9, 1996 • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Desserts and Refreshments County Seat, 128 S. Jefferson — Hastings HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN... • • • • How How How How to to to to take money out of your IRA before 59W without penalty. avoid the new 20% withholding rule. avoid the 50% error rate on IRA rollovers. avoid problems of distributions from stock savings plans. Your Seminar Sponsor Edward Jones speaker Mark D. Christensen. Investment Representative, is familiar with the retirement plans of many local companies. He specializes in retirement planning and IRA rollovers. Edward Jones focuses on helping individuals build financial security and progress toward their investment goals. SEATING IS LIMITED. SO CALL NOW: (616) 945-3553 (800) 288-5220 Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 LEGAL NOTICES Education? Retirement? Itetfcq •« SacMd Martswa Sate Default having been mode In the conditions of Q certoin mortgoge mode on tha 27th day of September. 1995. by Daryl Carpenter and Brando Angus a/k/a/ Brenda Carpentar. hutbond and wife, of 6370 M-66. Nashville. Ml 49322. as Mor tgogor to Everdry Waterproofing Inc . "> Michigan Corporation, of 900 47th Street. Wyoming. Michigan 49509. at AAortgogee. said mortgoge having been recorded on April 25. 1996. in the of­ fice of the Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan at Liber 658. Page 158-159 Barry County Record* on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at dote of this notice the amount of 57.310.00 dollar* principal. SI9I.21 interest for a fo’ol amount owing of S7.070.66 from date hereof ot 10.5% per annum, and no »uit or proceeding in low or equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the det f secured by said mor­ tgage ond the power of sole in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default. Because of said default said mortgage, by virtue of the option given in »oid mortgoge. ho* heretofore ond doe* now declare the entire prin­ cipal sum secured to be paid by mortgage to be due ond payable lo Everdry Waterproofing. Inc., forthwith; Therefore notice i* hereby given that on Thurs­ day. August 15. 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the South front outer door, of the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. Hastings. Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der ot public auction cr vendue lor the purpose ot satisfying the amount* due ond unpaid an laid mortgage, together with interest legal co«t*«nd charges of sale, including an attorney fee of 575.00 provided by low in said mortgoge. the lands and promises in said mortgoge mentioned ond describ­ ed os follows to wit: Township of Maple Grove. County of Barry. State of Michigan, to-wtt lot 6 of Repperl Acres according to the record­ ed plat thereof a* recorded in liber 4 of plot* on pogo 26 PPA 100-014-000-220-00 (larger parcel). The length of redemption period from such sole will be sim (6) months from date of sale. MSA 27A.3240(6) Doted: Juno 21. 1996 CARR 8 MULLENDORE Attorney* for Everdry Waterproofing. Inc. By: Duane A. Corr (P11644) PO Bom 40 Greenville. Ml 48838 (616) 754-4611 (7/lfi) Peace of Mind? You lune \our reasons. No manor what you're saving money for. U.S. Savings Bonds make sense. They’re backed by the full faith and credit of the United Stales. They cam interest for up to 30 years And their value «, is guaranteed lo grow at market-bated rates. > - • Ask your employer or banker about saving with U.S. Savings Bonds Or for a recorded message of curreot rate information, call 1-800-4US-BOND 1-&MM87-2663 CITY OF HASTINGS Ordinance No. 296 An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning map for the City of Hastings, Michigan, Section 3.22 of the Hastings Code. The City of Hastings ordains that the zoning map of the City of Hastings. Section 3.22 of The Hastings Code be amended to provide that zoning of the property described below be changed from R-2 (OneFamily Residential) to D-2 (Industrial): ALL THAT PART OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL NOT CURRENTLY ZONED D-2 (Per Legal Description by Daniel M Ryan P.S. No. 34975) Beginning at the Southeast comer of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Township and City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan; thence S 89° 55'42”W 1731.83 feet: thence N00°1 17’00"W 237.66 feet; thence N 30° 29'28'W 380.32 feet; thence N89° 44'19" E 32.00 feet; thence N 00° 02'35"W 168 22 feet; thence S 89° 44'19" W 32.00 feet; thence N 00° 02’01" W 171.31 feet; thence N 89° 44'19" E 865.89 feet; thence N 00° 02'01" W 577.31 (406.0') feet to the North Section line; thence N 89° 44'19" E along said line 567.19 feet to a point which lies 493.00 feet West of the Northeast Section comer; thence Southeasterly to a point which lies on the East Section line and is 533.25 feet South of the Northeast Section comen thence S 00° 01’15" E along said East Section line 784.30 feet to the Point of Beginning. Together with and subject to any and all easements, rights and restriction of record. Containing 45.11 Acres of land more or less, (including Starr School Road r.o.w.) EXCEPTING THEREFROM: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Township and City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan; thence S 89° 55'42" W 1731.83 feet; thence N 00° 17'00" W 64.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence con­ tinuing N 00° 17'00" W 173.66 feet; thence N 30° 29'28" W 380.32 feet; thence N 89° 44'19" E 32.00 feet; thence N 00° 02'35" W 168.22 feet; thence S 89° 44'19" W 32.00 feet; thence N 00° 02'01" W 79.32 feet; thence N 89° 57'59" E 346.52 feet; thence S 00° 00'00" E 231.66 feet; thence S 30° 09'03" @ 187.99 feet; thence N 90° 00'00" E 149.51 feet; thence S 00° 00'00" E 275.30 feet; thence S 69° 00'52" W 222.34 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 4 42 acres of land more or less. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after enactment. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 4, 1996 COURT NEWS: jail for violating his probation by consum­ ing marijuana. Wicssner was serving proba­ tion for second-degree home invasion. Two of three burglars convicted of kicking in the door of a gas station storage shed in Orangeville Township and stealing return­ able pop cans were sentenced in Barry Countv Circuit Court last week. James N Whittaker. 21. of 11619 Damon Road. Delton, was given six months in jail and two years of probation. Whittaker was also ordered lo attend a special "Boot Camp" program administrate I by the Michigan De­ partment of Corrections. If Whittaker com­ pletes bool camp successfully, his jail sen­ tence will be suspended Timothy K. Baker. 18. of 6522 Lindsey Road. Delton, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and two yean of probation. Baker was granted status as a youthful offender. If be serves probation successfully, a formal record of his conviction will not be kept. A third accomplice in the crime. Trevor Perkins. 21. was sentenced two weeks ago to 30 days in jail and two yean of probation. • David K Labare, 24. of 4119 Guy Road. Nashville, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by not paying court fines and restitution. Labare was serving probation for breaking into an occupied dwelling. Sentenc­ ing for the probation violation was adjourned until Sept. 12 to give Labare a chance lo pay the fines and restitution. • Status as a youthful offender was denied to James W. Chaney. 19. of 9615 East D Ave., Richland, who pleaded guilty June 13 to attempted second-degree home invasion. Chancy was sentenced to three years of pro­ bation. the first 60 days to be spent in the Barry County Jail. Chaney is facing similar felony charges in two other counties. • Michael T. Knowles. 21. of 333 Sieb St.. Lake Odessa, was sentenced to two years of probation and six months in jail for at­ tempted malicious destruction of a building In other Circuit Court business last week: • Jason A. Wiessncr, 17. of 11481 Gurd Road. Delton, was sentenced to 30 days in Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cail...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale /f< c /< 1992 FORD ESCORT LX, cicelies condition from origi­ ns. female owner. 54,000 miles 75.500 OBO 945-5259 aitoti THREE SECTION BOAT DOCK, 11 ft, $300. Afro, 16 ft. deck boat with 50 hp Mercury motor * trailer. 517-452-1695 Rail I 'Kill STATE LAND. 20 mmutec cm: of Travene City. Kaikmka; 10 aoea; acceaa » thouandt at acre, ot the Pern Marqaene Stale Forex:! 100% high-ground surrounded by beautiful hwdwoods, clone to Rapid riner. Perfect for cabin, camping. k>u ol deer. More available border­ ing state land! $9,900, $1,000 down, $200 per month no 10% land contract. Great Lakes Land Compary, 616-254-4067 Buxiiit'w Sirrim FOR SALE: KOMBUCHA MUSHROOM. Source of the Divine Tea, lauded for centuries as a relief for many human ailments. For more information send S_A.SE to: Periwinkle Farms, P.O. Box 56. Woodland, MI 48897 to order Mushroom starter and complete instructions send $29.95 ♦ $6.95 Shipping A handing____________________ HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: House*, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured. Sherwin Williams painL Call Randson, 945-2545____________________ YARD SALE. Friday. July 5th, 9am-4pm. Baby clothes up to 24 moi., women's and mcn’i clothes, toys, lots of household items. 404 W. Grand Street BIG SCREEN TV FOR SALE: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments. Good credit a must Can 1-800-718-1657 ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, oo huge 3 ■nd 4 bedroom mobile hotrei. Cunom built for wmerbed, IB time home buyer, program available, win relocate free if neceaaary. No pnyinud until September lit. 1996. 1-400-347-0035. Wert Mich. /hank > ou CARD OF THANKS The family of Eda Leinaar would like to express our deep­ est appreciation to our family, friends and neighbors for the HOMEOWNERS* CASH many kind words, food, prayers, FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation- flowers, cards and memorial donations during this urn diffi­ •Turned dvwn? problem credit? cult time. We can belp!*Fast, e»y - Call To Pastor Bin Hertel for his 24 hours. aAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. comforting words, visits and special service. To Williams 1-8M-968-2221 Free Funeral Home and to the United congaItatinn Methodist Women for the PIANO TUNING repair^ luncheon. rebuilding. Estimates. Jou Mix Thank you to Dr's Frank Piano Service. Steven Jewell, Harrell and William Campbell registered tuner, technician and Brogess Nursing Home and assistant Call 945-9888. staff. God bless you all, TIDY HOME CLEANING Reva Orbeck. SERVICE Regular or occasion­ Joyce A Melvin Harrington al cleaning, window washing or ana ramiues laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers / or Srr/< bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM OUTFIT includes sofa, toveaeat A chair. Beautiful gray A Mauve colors. “Brand New". Must sell! $285. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL WHITE DAYBED “Brand New" with trundle bed underneath and mattress. Cost $675., Sell for $250. 1-517-699-4148 Thanks to MDA research, for more than a million Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases, the future looks brighter than ever ATTENTION STUDENTS! National flnn expanding! available. Call Moaday- \atiuual \<J\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible boon. Call for free informatioa. American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, ext 1400 (24 hra-)________________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Tnmming. remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson, 616-945-2545________________ KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING 6 BED FOSTER CARE needa parMiroe help. 4 hour, • day 3 day. ■ week. Some weekend.. S6.25/hr Can 948-9433 after BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED with Queen size Sealy Posturpcdic mattress set. 1 month old. Cost $850, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-2251______________ BEDROOM OUTFIT with oak finish, includes queen size mattress set, agesaer, chest, headboard, two night stands. 1 month old. Cost $1,200. Sacri­ fice $300. 1-517-699-4148 SERTA KING SIZE M ATTRESS SET with deluxe frame. “Luxury Firm” 2 weeks old. Cost $1,300. Sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414 Expert Wanted WORD ** EXCEL P0UBIP0M Part Tima As Needed Send Resume to Jane Hesterfy - FH1, Inc. 102 Cook Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 ATTENTION: PROFES­ SIONAL TRUCK DRIVER looking for depend honest and ratable, 25 yean at age, willing lo drive mid-west and leathern xtalea, have CDL licenee and pan DOT phyucal and drag acrerrtng Bencfltaare: paid weekly, home moat wnekeodri 401K with medical plan available, pirn ote bemfita. Send resume to: Deeco, 9625 Thompson Rd., Lake Odeua, MI 44449. Atex Vera Swwtt __________ CITY OF HASTINGS Announcement of Position Available. Department of Public Scrrices-Operator 3. Application md a full job description are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Submit application or resume to the Office of the Citv Clerk. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through July 12, 1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer cad does not discriminatc on the basis of nee,color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, CITY OF HASTINGS Announcement of Part-time Position Available. Administra­ tive Assistant. Application and a full job description are available, upon request, at Hartings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Submit application or resume to the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through July 12, 1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. CITY OF HASTINGS Announcement of Position Available. Engineering Technician/Code Enforcement Officer. Application and a full job description are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Submit application or resume to the Office of the Citv Ctak, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through July 12, 1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, re ligion, sex, national origin, age or disability. MANAGEMENT TRAINEE opportunity for qualified candi­ date at local community bank. Requires bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting/ business/finance. Candidates must also have excellent verbal and written communications skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Submit resume to Personnel Manager, Hastings City Bank. 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. EOE WOULD LIKE SOMEONE CARING A loving to take good care of my 6 year old, my home, needed by July 12, no smoking, own transportation. Call 948-0059 anytime. over $100. Knowles is to spend the first 90 days of his jail sentence on a tether, which confines him to his home when he is not working. Knowles was told by Circuit Judge James Fisher that the last three months jf jail will be suspended if he successfully completes his probation, Knowles also has to pay some $4,000 restitution to a former landlord. He was evicted from an apartment he was renting af­ ter he and his landlord had had several argu­ ments over such things as whether a child in the apartment Knowles was renting was making too much noise. According to statements mad: by Judge Fisher and Barry Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell, after Knowles was evicted, he went back to the apartment and trashed it, including throwing paint on woodwork and dumping dog feces on the floor. • Donald Cornelius Jr., 23, of 120 W. South St., Hastings, will have $40 taken out of his paycheck each week to pay court costs he was assessed as part of probation he is serving for attempted larceny in a build­ ing. Cornelius was due to be sentenced for vio­ lating his probation by not paying court fines and costs, but the sentencing was de­ layed until Dec. 19, 1996, to give him a chance to pay the fines. Also delayed until December was sentenc­ ing for another probation violation. Cor­ nelius pleaded guilty this past February to failing to report to his probation officer. Also delayed was a hearing to determine whether Cornelius violated his probation April 3 by consuming alcohol. • Donald MacDonald. 40. of 366 Mariners Cove, Delton, pleaded no contest to a mis­ demeanor stalking charge and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery in exchange for dropping felony charges of aggravated stalk­ ing and assault with a dangerous weapon. MacDonald originally was going to plead guilty to the stalking charge and no contest to the assault and battery charge. But when MacDonald was questioned by Judge Fisher, he was evasive about actions that led to the stalking charge. According to statements made by Fisher and chief assistant prosecutor Gordon McNeill, MacDonald made numer­ ous phone calls to the victim, sent letters to people claiming the victim had had sex with someone who was HIV positive, and other­ wise harassed the victim. MacDonald decided he would withdraw his guilty plea, had a conference with his attor­ ney. came back before the judge a second time, and continued to be evasive about his Action*. m Fisher then set Jhe matter for a pre-trial, but MacDonald laier decided to plead no con­ test to both the stalking and assault and bat­ tery misdenteanor charges. When a defendam pleads no contest, he is not required to give statements about his guilt when the plea is taken, but rather the police report on the matter is used to estab­ lish guilt. When someone pleads no contest, be is considered guilty, but a statement of guilt cannot be used against him in a civil suit. MacDonald will be sentenced July 18. • Judge Fisher decided that a previous con­ viction for second-degree criminal sexual conduct could be used as evidence against John H. Lenhart, 21, of 188 Green Apple Drive, Grand Rapids, during Lenhart's trial. Lenhart is scheduled to be tried in Barry County on charges that be molested a 7-yearold girl in 1994. The evidence of a previous conviction can be used, Fisher ruled, because it explains why the victim's family did not report the matter to police until they heard about the other criminal sexual conduct of­ fense for which Lenhart was convicted. Fisher also granted a motion by Lenhart's defense attorney, James Goulooze, that Goulooze be allowed to look at the records of a psychologist who is treating the victim. Goulooze contended that contradictory state­ ments were made by the victims at various times about the offense after it was allegedly committed. Lenhart is scheduled for trial July 15. • Teddy R. Moore Jr.. 49. of 10594 Curtis Road. Bellevue, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 12 months of probation for resisting and obstructing a police officer and domestic violence. Moore's jail sentence will be sus­ pended if he successfully completes proba­ tion. • Tammy L. Weber. 31. of 219 Washing­ ton, Nashville, did not plead guilty in Ionia County to charges of stealing a financial transaction device, as reported in previous court news, but rather pleaded no contest to charges of stealing a financial transaction de­ vice. A no contest pica is considered the same as a guilty plea, but the defendant does not have to make incriminating statements dur­ ing the plea that could later be used against him or her in a civil suit. Weber is scheduled for sentencing in Ionia July 15. Silent Observer Hastings woman 22, killed in 1-96 crash A 22-year old Hastings woman was killed and two other area residents were involved in a multiple-car accident on 1-96 Wednesday. Christy Lortie was struck by a tractor­ trailer driven by Thomas Peake. 32, of Lake Odessa as vehicles slowed for a construction zone on westbound 1-96. The Kent County Sheriff Department said that Peake's and Lonie's vehicles locked to­ gether and continued forward, knocking three other cars off the highway. Lonie's car and the truck caught on fire when the locked vehicles stopped. Peake was able to leave his vehicle with minor injuries, but Lortie died at the scene. Heather Craig, 22, of Clarksville, was also involved in the accident. She was trans­ ported to Blodgett Hospital's neuro-science unit with cracked vertebrae for general obser­ vation She was listed in good condition and expected to be sent home Wednesday. Her in­ juries are not expected to require therapy. The accident is being investigated by the Kent County Sheriff Department and the Michigan Public Service Commission. The Public Service Commission is part of the investigation because Peake's truck may have been registered in the state and there­ fore. regulated by the commissiou. The Sheriff Department said that though no arrests have been made, the case will probably be sent to the prosecutor's office for review this week. Dirty license leads to arrest ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — A June 29 traffic stop for a dirty license plate resulted in arrest on three charges for a Battle Creek man. Bobby L. Jenks, 33, was arrested for giving false information to a police officer, driving with open intoxicants and driving with an expired driver's license. When asked by Michigan State Police troopers for his name, Jenks allegedly gave a false name and date of birth. He is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing July 10 on the open intoxicants charge and forgery or alteration of a driver's license. Man held in assault on teen THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police officers arrested a 66-year-old Middleville man for domestic assault and felonious assault after a June 30 confrontation with a 16-year-old. The man and the 16-year old reportedly had been having a verbal argument, when the juvenile left. As the 16-year old left, the 66-year old is said to have thrown beer cans at him and later threatened him with an ax and a hoe handle. Three teens not hurt in accident YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Three 19-year-olds were not hurt after the driver ran off the road Monday evening. Jared D. Oatley, 19, of Alto, and two passengers were traveling west on Brass Lake Road. When Oatley attempted to make a left turn, he said a small arir*«l ran in front of the car. He attempted to avoid the animal by swerving, but k>st control and ran off rite roadway. He re-entered the road, only to ran off the opposrc side into a ditch. Oatley was cited for operating under the influence of alcohol. His blood alcoboi level was .18. Tires, rims stolen at dealership THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan Slate Police responded to a June 22 report of tires and rims being stolen from a 1989 Pontiac TransAm ar Gavin Cbevndet. An employe coming into wocjc tfcat morning saul fn gav Ite. car qo cement blocks with a jack holding up the passenger side of the vehicle. The missing tires and chrome wagon wheel rims were collectively valued at $940. The police report said that two separate sets of footprints were found next to the Camaro which they had driven up next to. One set ot footprints led to a stack of cement blocks, two of which were osed as jack stands. The suspects removed the jack from a new Chevy van and used it to remove the wheels The case is still under investigation. Unmanned car runs into sign THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP—A station wagon slipped out of park and boomeranged into a Crystal Flash sign June 21. The vehicle was parked at the Crystal Flash parking lot when it slipped from park into reverse. The car backed out of the parking lot, crossed M-37, then made a “U-turn" on the opposite side of the road. It then came across the road a second time and went off the east side of the road, hitting the sign. There was little damage seen to either the vehicle or the sign. One car strikes another from behind CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Four people were Dot injured when one car rear-ended the ocher in a June 25 accident. Lorraine J. Bronson, 65, of Lake Odessa and her passenger Diane K. King. 45, also of Lake Odessa, were traveling north on Barber Road near Culbert Road when she slowed to avoid hitting a slow moving car in front of her. The second car. driven by Janine M. Shaneck, 24 of Hastings, and her passenger Shanna M. Randell. 16 of Hastings, then struck Bronson from the rear. She said she attempted to stop, but was unable to do so. Barry County Sheriffs deputies cited Shaneck for failing to stop assured dear distance. Two injured in 2-car crash HASTINGS — Two people were injured in a June 22 accident on Broadway near State Street Jamie L. Ulrich. 19, of Hastings was attempting lo make a left turn out of the CarQuest parking lot while traffic was stopped at the signal. His vehicle was struck by a car driven by Ryan T. Scharping. 17, of Hastings, who was traveling south in the left­ hand turn lane. Stephanie Coppens, 15, of Fremont. Ind., and Marianne James. 14. of Delton, passengers in Scharping's car, were transported by ambulance. Unattended van strikes Felpausch HASTINGS — An unattended van rolled down Court Street, striking the Felpausch Food Center building June 24. The van had some minor damage, but there was no visible damage to the Felpausch building. The van's owner told Hastings City Police the gear shift was not in park. Diving accident causes serious injury YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Charlevoix man is in serious condition after a diving accident at the Pine Lake State Tech beach. Kyle Russell. 18. dived feet first off of a dock and suffered a fracture in his neck. The Barry County Sheriffs Department Marine Division said the water depth in the area is about four and a half feet. Russell was transported to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, where he remains in serious condition in the neuro-intensive care unit. Jet ski strikes inner tube YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Gobles man ndmg in an inner tube bang pulled by a boat was struck by a jet ski Sunday. Randall J. Charles, 30 was hit by a jet-ski operated by Ken Klump. 24, of Wayland in the 6:30 p.m. incident. Barry County Sheriff Department Marine Division officers said that Klump said he attempted lo avoid the boat by swerving and hit Charles, who Klump says he didn't see. Officers said that it appears Klump s jet ski dived under Charles, sending him straight up into the air. Charles was transported to Pennock Hospital, where he remains in stable condition. 1-800-331-9031 The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-07-11.pdf a8c8f4b2230000830ac9c60d4b53f892 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HAST.ffiS. * 49»e 1333 County candidates appear at forum Animal shelter sketches unveiled County Fair starts Saturday See Page 3 See Page 10 See Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 THURSDAY. JULY 11. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO. 28 PRICE SO- So all can hear the commentary County board OKs new sound system Briefs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The sounds of Barry County Commis­ sioners' voices soon will be more audible to the public and news media attending board meetings on the top floor of the county court l ouse Commissioners Tuesday approved spend­ ing $818.07 for a sound system, plus a mul­ tiple plug-in direct feed for news media equipment. The equipment will be purchased from Crookston Audio of Kalamazoo and includes $670.60 for the sound system and $147.47 for a direct feed box into the county's equip­ ment The company will use the county's exist­ ing mikes and tape system and hook up a pre-amp mixer, and that will allow volume control, said County Administrator Michael Brown. Purchasing a loudspeaker system evolved from the county's recent denial of a request by WBCH Radio of Hastings to plug its own tape recording equipment into a sound enhancement system the county uses to tape meetings in the County Board's chambers. The station wanted to have a direct feed into the county's equipment outlet to improve Off cfUIllty dr Ita UMidkra up recordlh# bf Sparton Corp to dose soon 1946. produces suit Officials said county proceedings. The station uses por­ tions of the tapes for its newscasts. After the county's denial. County Board Chairman James Bailey and Kenneth Radant, president and general manager of WBCH. spoke several times and concluded that using the county's equipment was not the real is­ sue. "He (Radant) said the real issue is they can't hear." Bailey said last month. As a result of the those conversations, Bailey said he believed the board had the re­ sponsibility to improve the sound for every­ one in the room by installing loudspeakers. Radant also told the board that would be an acceptable solution to the problem. After Tuesday's meeting. Radant said he was pleased with the way the matter was handled and called the new sound system and direct feed "one little victory." saying the media and the general public will benefit. The county board also received a quote of $1,145.94 from Premier Companies of Hastings for what the company called "a good basic sound system." a quote of raMtor's office vill meet with local cm- 10 show this weekend $305.28 for a "bare bones" system with no volume control and a quote of $1,308 for "the best sounding and most versatile system." John Crookston of Crookston Audio said installing the speakers in the board's cham­ bers will be "a simple thing and should lake only a few hours to implement." Crookston will hang two Atlas mini loud­ speakers in the room. "The position (of the speakers) would be as far forward as possible and only low enough to avoid the obstruction of the duct work." he said in a letter to Administrator Brown. "The wiring would be done above the duct work where possible and painted where visible. Additionally, where the wiring comes down to the mixer/amp it would be enclosed in race way molding to insure its integrity." he said. The mixer/amplifier that Crookston se­ lected "is a small 35-wart unit which would receive its feed straight from the Lanier recording system (which the county already owns to record proceedings for the official minutes). This will make the wiring very simple and help to keep costs down.” County commissioners, approved an optioral reportei feed." which will run to a Face to face... The two candidates for the County Board of Commissioners' seat from the Second District, Robert Wenger (left) and John Loftus, wont square off in the election until November, but they both spoke at the First Friday forum. room support post located near the doorway where the news media's table is located to al­ low media representatives to have a direct feed of the’proceedings if desired. Brown said the installation Of the direct feed bo* by the reporters' table will be the least disruptive and "all in all. it's a much better system" than a splitter used directly into county equipment that it located in an already cor- Former Barry County Sheriff Campbell dies Merl H. Campbell. Barry County Sheriff from 1961 to 1974. died at Pennock Hospital Tuesday. He was 85. Campbell was bom in Hope Township and was raised in the Cedar Creek area. In 1951. he took over the Glidden Paint line in Hastings, operating the M&M paint store at 120 N. Michigan In 1955. Campbell joined the Hastings City Police, serving until 1961. In 1960, he announced his intention to seek the office of sheriff, succeeding Richard Endsley. He defeated Jack O'Connor in the November genera] election. Campbell received the Distinguished Achievement Award for traffic law en­ forcement in 1962 and that November won a second two-year term as sheriff. In June 1963. Campbell became the only sheriff to ride a mile of the route used by the Pony Express. Campbell was re-elected a second time in 1964. defeating Gerald Rogers. Campbel! and 11 members of the Barry County Sheriffs posse took part in the parade opening the 1965 Michigan State Fair in Detroit. Campbell won a fourth term in 1968. defeating Robert Sullivan. In 1969. be was awarded a certificate for meritorious service. Five years later, he and Ken Radant of WBCH received plaques for their help in reducing traffic deaths in Michigan through the support of the Auto Club of Michigan's "Bring ’Em Back Alive" program See CAMPBELL, continued on page 3 Merl H. Campbell Cinema’s mural taking shape in Hastings dealt on TMartiy and from 10 tm. to 3 and tactic popcorn. Abo included u> the day's events will be a kiddies- pedal pull, sawdust penny ptt, Afterward. the sawmill will be Bahibason may set up between 8 a.m. For more mfonnaiion. call 945-3775 Bernard Museum social is July 13 The Bernard Historical Museum, located at 7133 W Delton Road in social from I Io 5 p.m. Saturday. July 13. Donations will be accepted. More NEWS BRIEFS r by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Several children and adults were wielding paint brushes and roller* Tuesday morning to help artist Adam Feldpausch turn his award-winning sketch into a mural on the exterior wall of the Cinema 4 theaters in downtown Hastings. Feldpausch has designed a mural to depict motion picture history to cover Cinema 4's cinder block wall, which is 113 feet wide and varies from 20 to 24 feet in height, along Church Street He estimates that the project will take at least a month to complete, hinging on the amount of free time he has. weather conditions and available volunteer help. The 22-year-old Hastings man won the mural design contest, sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. Feldpausch designed the mural as a collage of images from a number of genre-defining movies - from the 1902 film "Trip to the Moon" to the 1990s "Forrest Gump." Some of his goals in the design were to portray the excitement of the movie-going experience and appeal to young and old. The mural already is taking shape, with sightings cf E.T.. Charlie Chaplin and Gone With the Wind’s Scarlett and Rhett and "Trip to the Moon" in view. Volunteers have been invited to help paint the design and day care provider Kathy Labioda brought 10-year-old Eric Byington and 13-ycar-old Chns Remlev to the project site this week "to give a little help to history." Nearby, volunteer Karen Myers, a St. Rose School teacher, was painting. Myers said she pitched in to help because "I thought it was a really neat thing and I really like art. "I'm glad to see it being done." she said. Up on a ladder. Arts Council Board member Judy Tuttle was using a roller to cover a large area with black paint. "It's just a nice thing for the town; it really makes our town look even more impressive." Tuttle said of her reason for volunteering. She also wanted to show her support of the mural project by showing up to help. Deb Dorcy. who co-owns Cinema 4 with her husband. Harry, calls Fcldpausch's design "so ingenious." The mural on the exterior wall of Cinema 4 is beginning to take shape. On the left ladder is anist Adam Feldpausch and "1 think it’s great," she said. "It's just wonderful what he's come up with... a mural of movies. He's picked out some of the classics of all time." Starting on the far right of his mural design. Feldpausch describes his choice of collage images: "A very early use of special See MURAL, continued on page 11 on the right ladder is Judy Tuttle, Arts Council board member. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11. 1996 School board resolution deals with asphalt plant by Mary Warner Stuff Writer The Hastings Board of Education Monday Mopped short of actively endorsing an up­ coming millage request by the Barry County Road Commission to build an asphalt plant, instead adopting a resolution saying the con­ struction of such a plant would be good fix the school district The resolution stated that ‘ the construc­ tion and operation ot an asphalt plant by the Barry County Road Commission could in­ crease safety for the Hastings Area School System’s school buses and could provide a cost savings «»n paving projects done by the school system, and as a result, the board en­ courages Barry County voters to become in­ formed about the issues involved in the mil­ lage increase proposition for the proposed asphalt plant.” The Road Commission is asking lor one mill fix <xic year to generate some $875,000 to build the plant, which the commission says w ill reduce its operating costs and pro­ vide a cost savings to townships and other governmental agencies contracting fix road work or buying materials The Road Commission has been seeking support from governmental units around the county, and has received suppixt from most of them. News Briefs: Animals blessing will be Sunday The congregation of Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church in Lacey will have its ninth annual "Blessing of the Animals " celebration at the 8:30 a.m. mass Sunday. All kinds of animals are welcome, but owners are asked to have them under control The Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church is located between North Avenue and M-66 on Lacey Road. Fr. William Crcnner will officiate. There will be coffee and rolls after the service For more information, call 758-31)6. ‘Arts Alive’ is July 12*13 The “Arts Alive” weekend festival at Fish Hatchery Park is scheduled for Fri­ day and Saturday. July 12 and 13. Arts Alive, sponsored by the Thornapplc Arts Council, is a celebration of the performing and visual arts and showcases talented area residents and out of town professionals All performances and activities will be free of charge Featured in this year's celebration will be Ric Castleman, the Recyclettes. Jive at Five, the Hastings City Band. Kitty Donohoe and Paul Meek A reception w ill be hek. from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday for the public to meet the ar­ tists exhibiting in the •Members and -nends Show.” The artists are Armina Sager. Ann Meade. Ruth Gee. Evadene Fox. Doug Castleman and Kathy Crane. Arts Council Scholarship winners also will perform The Youth Theatre Guild also will present * Jack and the Beans alk" and “The Fisherman and His Wife” at 6 p.m. Friday There will be art exhibits and sales and children's art activities Saturday and a pig mast from noon until the food is gone The menu will include a mast pork sandwich, cole slaw, chips and pickle, iced tea and lemonade, at a cost of $5 per person Natural birth control offered For couples seeking an alternative form of birth control. Tom and Ann Feldpausch. certified teachers of natural family planning, are offering a course in Hastings beginning July 24 The Sy mpto-Thermal method teaches couples how to observe, cross-check and benefit from the natural signs of fertility. Helpful to cither avoid or achieve pregnancy . Natural Family Planning avoids putting chemicals into the woman's body, where side effects can include blcwxl dots, increased blood pressure and weight gain. Some studies arc linking birth control usage with breast cancer, cervical cancer and liver tumors, as well as a possible link bet­ ween vasectomies and higher incidences of prostate cancer The natural tamily planning method works with irregular cycles and can he practiced throughout the couples' fertile years without health risks it's also im­ mediately reversible, and costs less than <xhcr forms of birth control The Feldpausch s teach under the guidance of the Couple to Couple League. International, founded in 1971 and now the largest organization teaching. NFP in North America To register, call the Feldpausches at M4K 2148 The $45 course fee includes insirui'ions and materials Even though the school board s resolution did n<x actually endorse the millage pro­ posal. Hastings School Board Vice President Colin Cruttendcn opposed its adoption, say­ ing he fell the resolution could be ’ miscon­ strued by our constituents and could lead to mixe political endorsements requested of the board “ Cruttendcn cast the lone dissenting vote against the resolution Board president Patricia Endsley said the resolution was "very carefully worded " -We aren't telling (constituents) how to go out and vote." she said Board treasurer Michael Hubert also said, “I don't see this (passage of the resolution) as taking a stand." He said the board was rather "offering an impetus for people to do their own research." Cruttendcn said his opposition to the reso­ lution "doesn’t have anything to do with my personal opinion supporting or opposing (the millage increase)." "I personally haven't seen both sides (of the issue) and been able to weigh it and lake an educated stance on it." he said. "This board has always tned to slay out of the po­ litical arena. Once we start, it would be hard to stop." The asphalt plant millage request will ap­ pear on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. Two groups to play at Showcase tonight An evening of bluegrass, gospel and country music by the Rangers and the Thomapplc River Boys will highlight tonight's Musician's Showcase at 6:30 at Arby's. The Rangers come from the Dorr­ Grand Rapids area. They play bluegrass and gospel music with four-part harmonics. Members arc Dan. Jim and Joe Hooker and Mark Smith. The Thornapple River Boy s have been playing together since the early 1980s. combining country bluegrass and gospel. Members are Tom Maurer Sr.. Jim Metzger. Tom Freridge. Jim Gibson. Tom Maurer Jr. and Dale Berry Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis Tommy Dorsey group to visit The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra wi|£ nuke its second appearance in as many jpars in Lake Odos. Wednesday. Jul> » 17. in the village park. The orchestra, under (he direction of Buddy Morrow, travels throughout the country playing the big band sound. It also does Dixieland, rhythm and blues, ballads, jazz and light rock. The evening will begin al 6:15 with a performance by Les Jazz, under the direction of Joe LaJoye. band director at Hastings High School. Also playing will be the Lakewood High School band, under the direction of Dave MacQueen. Guests are encouraged to bring a favonte lawn chair to the park. Food and refreshments will be available. The concert is sponsored hv the Lake Odessa Arts Commission and Lakewood area merchants Donations are accepted to help defray costs For more information, call 374-4325 or 374-4471. City Band to play at ‘Arts Alive’ The Hastings City Band will perform Friday evening at Fish Hatchery Park as part of the "Arts Alive" festival. The concert, which will begin at 8 p.m.. represents an unbroken chain of performances by the hand at the festival. The group this week will play music that puts a special emphasis on children. There will be a number of selections that feature music from Disney movies, but adults can be assured there also will be several standards as well. Concertgoers are reminded to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Civil War Muster at Charlton Park Nine hundred Civil War soldiers and civilian will re-enact the Battle of Chickamauga at Historic Chariton Park the weekend of July 20-21. Military and civilian camps will open at 10 a m. both days to begin the study of living history . Saturday's activities will include a military parade to the historic village al 11:15 a.m.. a military fashion show at 11:30. military march to the battlefield at 12:15 p.m. and main battle at 1:30. The 5'h Regiment Band will play and there will be a witness tree planting and dedication The civilian social will be at 4 p.m. and dance and entertainment at 6:30 will feature the Brook Farm String Band Artillery night firing will be from 9 to 10.30 p.m . with a candle lantern bat­ tlefield tour (bring flashlights). A church service will be held at 10 a m Sunday , followed by the main bat­ tle. again al 1:30 Visitors should be prepared to hike a short distance io the Army camps and battlefield. For more information, call 945-3775. Monday's session was the board’s annual reorganizational meeting, during which new off.ccrs are elected and board committee members established. Endsley and Cruttendcn will continue their duties as president and vice president and Hubert will continue as treasurer. Board member Donald Myers will serve as secretary. Hubert took over as treasurer this past February , when Thomas Gnxis. who was treasurer up until that time, moved out of the district. Myers lakes the place of retired board secretary Ray Rose The calendar of board meetings for 1996­ 97 was also approved. The board will meet Aug. 26. Sept. 16. Oct. 21. Nov. 18. and Dec. 16 in 1996. and Jan. 20. Feb 17. March 17. April 21. May 19 and June 10 in 1997 The board generally meets the third Mon­ day of each month, with some exceptions Locations tor the meetings are varied Meet­ ings will be at the Hastings Middle School Aug. 26. Dec 16. Feb. 17. May 19 and June 10. The Sept. 16 meeting will be al Northeastern Elementary The Oil 21 and April 21 meetings will be at Pleasantsiew Elementary. Nov. 18. the meeting will be at Southeastern. Jan. 20 at Central, and March 17 at Hastings High Schoo). Also at Monday's meeting, the board ap­ proved the purchase of 164 computer work stations for the middle school and Central Elementary , at a cost of $466,155. The pur­ chase is pan of renovations being made at the two schools. The computers are IBM compatibles . Treasurer Hubert said Mime teacher* had requested the board buy Apple Macintosh computers, but Hubert said the IBM-compat­ ible computers cost less than the Apples and allowed the board to stay within its budget allocation fix the equipment The board also awarded a $219,950 con­ tract to E.T. MacKcnzic Co. of Grand Ledge for work on the new Star School Elemen­ tary The company will he clearing trees and leveling the property in preparation for con­ struction < And the board was presented a change in the student discipline code that would ban pagers, portable phones and other communi* cations devices irom school. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the district was already enforcing a new state law banning such de­ vices from Michigan schools, but the school discipline code needed to be changed to re­ flect the new law. Board members will votfc on the change al their next meeting. Schoeasel said the new stale law was passed primar­ ily as a deterrent to drug pushers wno were bringing pagers and phones to school and then conducting drug sales with them. ** City optimistic about the solution ; for Walnut Street house ; by Drvid T. Young Editor There are high hopes that an amicable so­ lution can be worked out for a problem in­ volving rental property at 122 W. Walnut St. in Hastings and its neighbors. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes told th* City Council Monday night that the prop­ erty indeed violates fire, zoning and building codes, but she has talked with owner David Neeson of Middleville and is hopeful a set­ tlement can be reached without having to go to court. "I'm very optimistic that Mr. Neeson will be working with us," she said. Otherwise, there are legal remedies, but Fekkes said she'd prefer to handle the issue in "a more amicable way." The duplex was the focus of much discus­ sion at the June 24 City Council meeting, when a number of neighboring residents complained of structural and refuse prob­ lems. unsanitary conditions, loud noise in the evening and declining property values. One citizen had claimed that the local police had been called to the residence 47 limes in the last year, but Police Chief Jery Sarver Mcnday evening pointed out that in 1995 officers were summoned 14 times. The matter then was referred to Fekkes. who was to determine what could be done with the rental property. She told the council Wendy's a step closer to coming to Hastings by David T. Young Editor It is becoming more apparent that a Wendy's Restaurant will be erected on the west side of now vacant property near the comer of State and Market streets. The Hastings City Council Monday night agreed to allow the restaurant more room for parking, but slopped short of selling a nar­ row strip of railroad frontage al 635 W. Stale Si., bordering thg north prtiperty line of st the asked to buy the property, but agreed to simply being allowed to use it expressly for parking or landscaping. "If you feel you don't want to sell, that's OK," he said, but he suggested a permanent easement. The city instead decided to grant Wendy's the right of first refusal, a chance to buy the land first in case the city ever in the future decides to sell. They're concerned that we ll give up own­ ership to some other entity." said Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield. "They’d like to expand their parking lot.” An attorney representing Wendy's said the restaurant needs more parking space because the lot al the current site would be too tight. The council voted to draw up a license granting Wendy’s to use the property for parking and landscaping and the right of first refusal. Wendy's will be responsible for maintain­ ing the expanded lot and wi.l pay for attor­ ney's fees associated with drawing up the li­ cense. Wendy's will be part of what used to be the site of the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse, which was taken down last year. It is not known yet what else will go in. but there has been talk about a hotel. In other business Monday night, the coun­ cil: • Adopted a resolution, after a public hear­ ing. to vacate the east end of South Street al the request of Howard Wilson. Mayor Frank Campbell said the vacation was approved back in the 1970s, but the “papa work never got done " • Heard another presentation on the pro­ posed Riverwalk, in which a public trail would be established to follow the Thomapple River as it traverses through Hastings. Council members talked about the scope of the trail and about the possibility of adding private donations to money that could be re­ ceived through grants to fund the project Craig Newhouse, representing M.C. Smith & Associates, was on hand to ask questions. No action was taken, the architects will be back for another meeting, when the council may decide on how to proceed. • Authorized the mayor and clerk to sign an agreement with True Value Hardware, giving the city the nght of first refusal on property True Value owns in a proposed parking lot behind its store between Michi gan Avenue and Jefferson Street The Hast­ ings Downtown Development Authority is looking into acquiring property where the Moose Lodge and Commission on Aging now are located, ultimately for use as park­ ing lots. • Heard a report from Campbell that repre­ sentatives from the city and the Hanover Vil­ lage project have been meeting to try to work out differences The two sides arc nearly a half million dollars apart in a mis­ understanding about what fees should be charged for hooking up to utilities. Hanover developers say they were told they wouldn't have to pay any fees fix water or sewer, but city officials say that only applies to lap. not development fees. Campbell said the two sides will have an­ other meeting soon. • Tabled a request by the Hastings Jaycees to have plaques placed on flag poles, honor­ ing area businesses that have made contribu­ tions. The stumbling block is the idea of us­ ing city property for solicitation of dona­ tions. Penrod said. "T personally feel it sets a precedent that may be difficult to deal with." The city manager and represehWtTves'6f the Jaycees still plan to meet to try to reach some kind of agreement, which could in­ volve placing the plaques in one location Mimday night that the duplex was in viola­ tion of codes, but it could be costly to initi­ ate legal action, which could mean (he city would have to find alternative housing for the tenants while the place was bang shift down. n Wlien the violations were confirmed and a list of them provided. Councilwoman Eve­ lyn Brower said. "With this much wrong. Il almost looks like it should've been con­ demned." But. Councilman Barry Wood noted thdt condemning the house would mean it would sit idle for awhile during the time the issue is tied up in court. ** When asked about when the rental propeny was inspected. Fekkes said she did not have anything in writing that said it did or did not have a certificate of compliance. Therefore, she said, it's not certain exactly when the deadline for getting the duplex op to code will be. Some of the residents who had complained about the house two weeks earlier said they appreciate the cffixts the city is making, bdt they would like something done. •• Mayor Frank Campbell said he believes the matter will be resolved, "if you let jt lake its course. We're on top of it." One of the residents then said. "All of its are pleased with the response from the city* City Manager Howard Penrod said the citV taking the course of action.it is now "puts us in the best'position to fake legal action." should that be necessary. ’,. Fekkes suggested that’a deadline for com­ pliance might to be set at the council's neih meeting July 22. Changing of the guard... Todd Harding (right), chief executive officer of MainStreet Savings Bank, passes the gavel to Jerry Sarver. Hastings Police Chief, who will be the next president pl the Hastings Rotary Club for the year 1996-97. , 4 Rotary Dist. Gov. is member of Hastings club: Norm Leonard (left) of the Gull Lake Rotary Club, hands new Hastings Rotary President Jerry Sarver the District Governor's Home Rotary Club banner, which the local organization earned recently when James Alden of Prairieville Township officially joined the club here. Alden, who officially will be sworn into the Hastings Rotary next week, will be the next district governor. He formerly was a member of the Gull Lake club. '* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1996 — Page 3 18 County candidates appear at First Friday forum by David T. Young Eighth District (Prairieville and Barry townships) • James Alden — A member of the Michigan Farm Bureau. Western Michigan University graduate, a sales and marketing coordinator, he has been a federal grants co­ ordinator for the former State Technical In­ stitute and Rehabilitation Center "We should develop a long-term plan for this unique county." he said "We should build better relations with Delton.” Alden said he'd like to see a reduction in board micro-management and subcommit­ tees. Editor Eighteen candidates for Barry County of­ fices appeared at last week's First Friday fo­ rum, just about a month before the Aug. 6 primary election. There was little debate, and in some cases the contestants who spoke were without op­ position in the primary. Judging by the fo­ rum. the hottest races appeared to be for sheriff and for a few of the seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners, all involv­ ing Republicans. The following is a summary of each of the candidates' comments and information they ptesented Barry County Sheriff • Sheriff Steve DeBoer — The incumbent pointed to his experience as commander of the Michigan State Police post in Wayland, saying he is able to work as a partner with State Police in Hastings. He was appointed sheriff in 1994 to succeed the retiring David Wood. He said his department was able to operate within budget and in several cases saved the county money. He also noted recent federal and state grants for more road patrol DeBoer, who is working on a degree from Calvin College in organizational leadership, talked about program using cameras in which prisoners can be handled by the courts without having to leave their jail cells, in­ creasing efficiency and safety and saving money. „ "I ask you to consider my qualifications and accomplishments." he said to the audi­ ence. • Bill Johnson — A sergeant in the Ma­ rine Division of the Sheriffs Department. Johnson also heads up the Drug Abuse Re­ sistance Education (DARE) program in the winter months for students in three area school district. He said he's had administra­ tive experience in his work and has dealt with attempts to get grants. He holds a bachelor s degree from Adrian College and a master of public administra­ tion degree from Western Michigan Univer­ sity. "I feel I have the administrative training, experience and ability to help the sheriffs department be the best it can be." he said. "I feel it's time we elect a sheriff rather than appoint, like the last three." • Jason Sixberry — He brought forward his varied experiences in police work, as an athletic coach, a firefighter and someone who has worked with youths in the YMCA. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Ferris State University. Sixberry said he has lived in other parts of the state, but came back to his native area. "I feel it's important to we serve and pro­ tect and bring public service to families,'' he said. He promised "honesty and dedication. I will provide a lifetime commitment." County Board of Commissioners First District (Qty of Hastings) • Linda Watson — Watson said she repre­ sents the city, but feels she really is com­ mitted to all of Barry County. A realtor and licensed building contractor and former City Councilwoman, she was elected to the County Board in 1994 and now sen es on the Property Committee "I've enjoyed working with the Board of Commissioners " she said. "It's been a learn­ ing experience. I feel like fve completed my freshman year and I'm ready to do bigger and better things. . Her opponent. John Barnett, did not appear ,h< the forum. Second District £ (Thomapple and part of Yankee Springs Jjbwmlupsi K • Republican Robert Wenger and Democrat Sfohn Loftus will not meet until the general flection in November. Wenger, uho has been on the board since 3jrst being elected in 1988. said that in the two years, "Wc (the board) pass things and didn't follow our own rules" on issues such as the landfill and hiring a grant writer. He said he doesn't believe the county should go totally to an administrative form of government, but would like to see the administrator have more power. Loftus talked about the importance of edu­ cation and said he's pleased about Kellogg Community College building a campus in Hastings. There's no way 1 can promise anybody anything." be said. "We have to go by the rales." Third District (Rutland. Hope and part of Barry town­ ships) ; • Judy Aladjem — The challenger in this .{ace, she said she and her husband moved 20 years ago and "no doubt the move *»dded 10 years to our life span." . She earned an undergraduate degree at R<x>sevelt University in Chicago and did graduate •work at Loyola University. She said she has written grants and has had scientific articles published. A former customs broker, she owns and manages dairy and beef farms with her hus­ band • Sandy James, the incumbent, she has been on the board since 1993 and "has tned to be the voice and ears" of the people in her district. She said she has cultivated good working relationships on the board, with the state and with agencies. Calling herself "a team player." she talked about recent accomplishments such as the coming of the KCC satellite campus, the new Sue Drummond Head Stan facility and a new district library in Delton. A total of 18 candidates for county offices, including County Board of Commissioners, were on had at the Barry Fourth District (Carlton, Hastings, part of Irving and Woodland townships) • James Bailey — The chairman of the County Board, first elected in 1994, he was in Alaska and was unable to attend Friday, but had a spokesperson in Don Drummond. Drummond said the board has "made some big steps in many areas," including taking a tight budget and creating a solid fund bal­ ance. building good relations between agen­ cies. the arrival of KCC the new Head Start facility, added deputies and expanding the jail. Drummond said he is convinced Bailey is "a competent leader with the best interests of Barry County at heart." • Ward Weiler — The challenger is a long­ time outspoken watchdog of the County Board. He said he is running because he doesn't seem to be able to get the right answers from anybody when he asks questions about critical issues such as the animal shelter, the landfill, tax expenditures. "I've watched how the board has operated for 12 ears and to this day I have to write a letter to get any answers," he said. • Russell Yarger — A 4-H leader. Boy Scout leader, firefighter, fire chief and now owner of a trucking business, Yarger said he has experience in serving on the Carlton Township Board of Review and Freeport Fire Association. "I understand how tough it is to gel people to work together, with rules that make things more complicated." he said. Fifth District (Maple Grove. Castleton and most of Woodland townships) Republican Tim Burd is running unop­ posed in both the primary and general elec­ tions. He did not appear at the forum. Sixth District (Orangeville and Yankee Springs town­ ships) • Mark Englerth — a builder, realtor and licensed building contractor. Englerth is the challenger in the Republican primary. He said that to effectively represent the people at the county level, "you have to have ears this big (huge) and a mouth this big (small)." He said county commissioners are prob­ lem solvers, but has felt recently ’.hat "every time we have a small problem, it seems to hard to solve." He help up a small electrical device, for example, and said it cost about $5. yet the county won't use it to let WBCH tape its board meetings. • Melvin Goebel — A Democrat, he will face the winner of the primary between En­ glerth and Lew Newman. He said he quit school in the 11 th grade, served in the infantry in World War II. grad­ uated from high school at age 24 in 1949. graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in political science and earned a master's degree in counseling and guidance. A resident of Barry County for 31 years, he was a teacher, assistant principal and princi­ pal. retiring in 1982. He said he concurs with Commissioner Emmet Herrington's assessment that the County Board “micro-manages" too much and doesn't let its administrator do enough. “The good health of a democracy depends on citizens getting involved and being ac­ tive." he said. Goebel added. "I'd like to insure that Barry County remain a pleasant place to love and provide the optimum living environment." • Lew Newman — Seeking his third twoyear term on the board. Newman said. "I be­ lieve I'm doing a good job... I'm sensitive to the people" He pointed out that he is vice chairman of the Property Committee and chairman of the Personnel Committee on the board and said everything that's been accomplished has been dotie within the constraints of the budget. Newman stressed the importance of team­ work “If we go in different directions, we don't accomplish anything." he said. "My presence on the team brings about a cohesive decision making process. "We've done a lot of good things in this county, and I'm proud of them." Seventh District (Assyria. Johnstown and Baltimore town­ ships) • C. Richard Bennett — The Democratic challenger will meet the winner of the pri­ County Democratic Party's "First Friday" forum to speak about their candidacy and some of the issues. mary contest between Herrington -nd Clyde Morgan A 1967 graduate of Hastings High School, he has worked at General Motors since 1968. He said he has job flexibility in his sched­ ule. Bennett said he's "heard a lot of things about the board, some good and some not so good. "I believe in government for the people and by the people." • Emmet Herrington — Perhaps the most outspoken member of the County Board. Herrington said he believes all of the com­ missioners are "good citizens, but I don't think they have the expertise in public ad­ ministration. "I've never been on any organization that's as disorganized as this one." he added. "We've have no road map. I brought this to the attention of my fellow commissioners and no action was taken.” Herrington, who is finishing work on a master's degree in business administration, said board members should gel more train­ ing. He proposed that the number of commis­ sioners be reduced from eight to five and suggested getting modern methods of man­ agement. • Clyde Morgan — A resident of Barry County for more than 20 years and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was appointed to the Solid Waste Planning Commission seven years ago and is vice chairman of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. Morgan said he opposes doing away with the board's committee structure because then there is no savings and no chance for the public to attend meetings. Referring to Herrington s positions, he said, "It's time to bring unity back to the County Board. We wont always agree, but I will help the board and not fight them every step of the way. I will serve the people and not necessarily push an agenda.“ • Mark Doster — A member of the County Board for two years. 1993 and 1994, he is seeking to reclaim his scat. He joked. "Last time I ran for county commissioner. 1 told the people not to vote for me. but they did." Doster in 1992 wrote a letter to the Ban­ ner. asking voters to do just that, but they elected him anyway. He said commissioners don't seek office to get rich, and one of the toughest lessons is that often someone doesn't like what they do. He listed several axioms, such as: "If you don't compromise, you won't ac­ complish much.” Don't be afraid to admit to a mistake. The primary goal is to figure out a way to have employees do a better job. "You have to convince four other people (on the board) that you're correct." He concluded with the observation. "Good speakers make good candidates, but it lakes a good listener to make a good commis­ sioner." • Rod Goebel — Seeking his second term, Goebel spoke glowingly about the accom­ plishments of the current group of commis­ sioners. He said, for example, the board has re­ stored fiscal integrity, has helped make the Kellogg Community College project possi­ ble. "We have to work together," he said. "We have to be disciplined and work with our de­ partment heads and employees. We're not micro-managers and don't try to be. Wc show stewardship. We want to move the county forward." Road Commission has $20,000 to talk about asphalt plant plan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Road Commission's committee to inform county voters about the asphalt plant ballot proposal has a budget of $20,000. using money from the county's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund. Actually, the committee expects to spend around $12,000 to $13,000 to finance its ed­ ucational campaign, said Road Engineer­ Manager Jack Kineman. who is the chief spokesman for the Asphalt Plant Informa­ tional Committee. "But we didn't want to set too limited a budget. This is a one-time deal and it's really important. It's warranted to get the word out." he said. County voters al the Aug. 6 primary elec­ tion will be asked to approve one mill for one year to allow the Road Commission to purchase an asphalt plant. The millage would generate about $896,702 to purchase a new computer-oper­ ated. "environmentally correct" asphalt plant. Kineman said. "Generally, public funds may not be used to influence the electorate in support of or in opposition to a particular ballot question." County Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley told Kineman in a letter. However. Crowley said, in the local Road Commission s case, there is "an exception to the general rule which permits the expenditure of public funds to objectively educate the voting pub­ lic concerning facts surrounding a ballot proposal that affects the responsibilities of the public body." The Road Commission asked Crowley for legal guidance before adopting the educa­ tional campaign budget. "In this case, acquiring an asphalt plant for road maintenance purposes is within the express and/or implied responsibilities of the Road Commission." Crowley said. "...It is my opinion that the Road Com­ mission may make reasonable expenditures of public funds to fairly and objectively in­ form or educate the voting public on the facts and issues surrounding the ballot pro­ posal to purchase an asphalt plant. However, the board may not expend public funds to advocate approval of the ballot proposal." he said. The Road Commission Board formed the campaign committee at its June 21 meeting. Besides Kineman. committee members are Bob Russell, Jack Lenz. Ted McKelvey. Gary VandeCar and Bradley Lamberg. VandcCar. who is the Road Commission secre­ tary. is the committee's treasurer. Russell. Lenz and McKelvey arc road commissioners. By having its own asphalt plant. Road Commission members say the result will be better roads in the county. The plant is ex­ pected to save the townships and Road Commission at least $200,000 a year so more roads could be improved, reduce time and the number of trucks required while paving, give the Road Commission control of the type and quality of asphalt mix as it is needed, allow the Road Commission to schedule work more efficiently without de­ pending on the availability of asphalt at pri­ vately owned plants and assure a reasonr.bly priced supply of quality asphalt to maintain the county's 561 miles of paved roads for many years. The asphalt plant millage would cost $50 for the owner of a $100,000 house. Kineman said. The proposed site for the plant is about one-half mile west of Dowling on 70 acres of property the Road Commission owns off Dowling Road, between M-37 and South Broadway. The site, known as the Drake Pit. has a gravel pit which the Road Commis­ sion has operated for many years. The asphalt plant will be licensed under the Environmental Protection Act. Lenz said. "We'll be inspected, we'll have to file an annual report. Air samples will be taken...." he said. "We know it (the asphalt plant) would be in the long term best interests of Barry County to have this.” Kineman said. "We're not in this to make a profit. We're to provide a service and to help all the mu­ nicipalities in the county." he said al last week's press conference. Lenz said this year municipalities in the county will be purchasing 60.000 tons of asphalt through two contractors. "Just the savings alone on that 60,000 tons, if we had our own plant and did our own work totally, is a quarter of a million dollars," he said. "That money is going to slay here. Right now it leaves the county, the profits or whatever..." The County Road Commission "has the paver, the equipment to haul and the experi­ enced people to do the paving and we have people to run the plant. All we need is the plant," Kineman said. No extra employees will be hired, he said. CAMPBELL, "School buses travel almost every road in the county and this is going to mean a lot to them." McKelvey said. "They are behind us in this project and there are a lot of other or­ ganizations that are behind it, too..." Commissioner Emmet Herrington said he thinks the proposed plant "is a look at to­ morrow, the vision of tomorrow — strategic planning for what's going to happen to this county. The growth that's coming to the county, we cannot even envision at this time. We need more of this future looking, too," Her­ rington said. "We're processing at least 250 driveway permits a year and you go back about four of five yean and that's just about double," Kineman said. Russell said the public is welcome to call or stop at the Road Commission office for any information about the proposed asphalt plant. Having an ample informational budget for the educational pre-election campaign is jus­ tified, Kineman believes, because "if we do a half-way job of informing voters, we're not doing our job." The $20,000, Kineman said, "is ample and hopefully it (expenditures) will be under." The committee's educational campaign in­ cludes expenditures for distributing inserts in local newspapers and shopping guides, con­ ducting direct mailings, buying radio spots and renting a bus today to take government officials, Dowling area opponents, and the news media to Fort Wayne, Ind., to view a new state-of-the-art asphalt plant that is sim­ ilar to the one that voters here are being asked to purchase. continued from page 1 He was elected a fifth time in 1972 and served until November 1974. when he re­ signed planning to travel. Al a retirement party, he was presented with a plaque for his 14 years as sheriff and his law enforcement work in the Hastings city police department. David Wood, who worked under Campbell and succeeded him as sheriff in 1974, said "He was a very honest man. He enjoyed his job. He liked to sec the good in people, he was good at going the extra step to help people. Those of us who worked for him respected him for his stand and position as sheriff and as a community leader." Undersheriff Jim On. who was hired by Campbell in 1966. described him as a having "a great sense of humor. He was very caring for other peop’.e. Very fair, very thoughtful for his employees. Just a great guy. I'm very grateful for him giving me a chance to start rr.y career there." Barry County Sheriffs Posse member Lloyd Shepard, who worked with Campbell during his 14 years as sheriff, called him "the last of the old-time sheriffs. Everybody enjoyed him. the poss»* loved him because he was very active in it. He always tried to be honest. He was just a very enjoyable man." Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight (Thursday) at the Wren Funeral Home, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1996 — Page 3 18 County candidates appear at First Friday forum by David T. Young Eighth District (Prairieville and Barry townships) • James Alden — A member of the Michigan Farm Bureau. Western Michigan University graduate, a sales and marketing coordinator, he has been a federal grants co­ ordinator for the former State Technical In­ stitute and Rehabilitation Center. "We should develop a long-term plan for this unique county." he said. "We should build belter relations with Delton.” Alden said he'd like to see a reduction in board micro-management and subcommit­ tees. Editor Eighteen candidates for Barry County of­ fices appeared at last week's First Friday fo­ ’ nttn, just about a month before the Aug. 6 primary election. • There was little debate, and in some cases the contestants who spoke were without op­ position in the primary. Judging by the fo­ rum, the hottest races appeared to be for sheriff and for a few of the scats on the Barr) County Board of Commissioners, all involv­ ing Republicans. The following is a summary of each of the candidates' comments and information they presented: Barry County Sheriff • Sheriff Steve DeBoer — The incumbent pointed to his experience as commander of the Michigan State Police post in Wayland, saying he is able to work as a partner with State Police in Hastings. He was appointed sheriff in 1994 to succeed the retiring David Wood. He said his department was able to operate within budget and in several cases saved the county money. He also noted recent federal and state grants for more road patrol. DeBoer, who is working on a degree from Calvin College in organizational leadership, talked about program using cameras in which prisoners can be handled by the courts without having to leave their jail cells, in­ creasing efficiency and safety and saving money. M "I ask you to consider my qualifications and accomplishments," he said to the audi­ ence. • Bill Johnson — A sergeant in the Ma­ rine Division of the Sheriffs Department, Johnson also heads up the Drug Abuse Re­ sistance Education (DARE) program in the winter months for students in three area school district. He said he’s had administra­ tive experience in his work and has dealt with attempts to get grants. He holds a bachelor s degree from Adrian College and a master of public administra­ tion degree from Western Michigan Univer­ sity "I feel I have the administrative training, experience and ability to help the sheriffs department be the best it can be." he said "I •feel it’s time we elect a sheriff rather than appoint, like the last three." • Jason Sixberry — He brought forward his varied experiences in police work, as an athletic coach, a firefighter and someone who has worked with youths in the YMCA. He bolds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Ferris State University. Sixberry said he has lived in other parts of the state, but came back to his native area. "I feel it's important to we serve and pro­ tect and bring public service to families," he said. He promised "honesty and dedication. I will provide a lifetime commitment." County Board of Commissioners First District (City of Hastings) • Linda Watson — Watson said she repre­ sents the city, but feels she really is com­ mitted to all of Barry County. A realtor and licensed building contractor and former City Councilwoman, she was elected to the County Board in 1994 and now serves on the Property Committee. Tve enjoyed working with the Board of Commissioners" she said. "It’s been a learn­ ing experience. I feel like I've completed my freshman year and I'm ready to do bigger and better things Her opponent. John Barnett, did not appear the forum. Second District $ (Thomapple and pan of Yankee Springs Stwnships) 3^ • Republican Robert Wenger and Democrat John Loftus will not meet until the general flection in November. Wenger, who has been on the board since ^rst being elected in 1988. said that in the \st two years. "Wc (the board) pass things and didn’t follow our own rales" on issues such as the landfill and hiring a grant writer. He said he doesn’t believe the county should go totally to an administrative form of government, but would like to see the administrator have more power. Loftus talked about the importance of edu­ cation and said he's pleased about Kellogg Community College building a campus in Hastings. "There’s no way I can promise anybody anything." he said. "We have to go by the rales." Third District (Rutland. Hope and part of Barry town­ ships) • Judy Aladjem — The challenger in this .pee, she said she and her husband moved ^bere 20 years ago and "no doubt the move ’added 10 years to our life span." • - She earned an undergraduate degree at Roo­ sevelt University in Chicago and did graduate -work at Loyola University. She said she has written grants and has had scientific articles published. A former customs broker, she owns and manages dairy and beef farms with her hus­ band. • Sandy James, the incumbent, she has been on the board since 1993 and "has tried to be the voice and ears" of rhe people in her district. She said she has cultivated good working relationships on the board, with the state and with agencies Calling herself “a team player." she talked about recent accomplishments such as the coming of the KCC satellite campus, the new Sue Drummond Head Start facility and a new district library in Delton. A total of 18 candidates for county offices, includingCounty Board of Commissioners, were on had at the Barry Fourth District (Carlton. Hastings, part of Irving and Woodland townships) • James Bailey — The chairman of the County Board, first elected in 1994, he was in Alaska and was unable to attend Friday, but had a spokesperson in Don Drummond. Drummond said the board has "made some big steps in many areas." including taking a tight budget and creating a solid fund bal­ ance. building good relations between agen­ cies. the arrival of KCC the new Head Start facility, added deputies and expanding the jail. Drummond said he is convinced Bailey is "a competent leader with the best interests of Barry County at heart." • Ward Weiler — The challenger is a long­ time outspoken watchdog of the County Board He said he is running because he doesn’t seem to be able to get the right answers from anybody when he asks questions about critical issues such as the animal shelter, the landfill, tax expenditures. "I’ve watched how the board has operated for 12 ears and to this day I have to write a letter to gel any answers," he said. • Russell Yarger — A 4-H leader. Boy Scout leader, firefighter, fire chief and now owner of a tracking business. Yarger said he has experience in serving on the Carlton Township Board of Review and Freeport Fire Association. "I understand how tough it is to get people to work together, with rules that make things more complicated." he said. Fifth District (Maple Grove. Castleton and most of Woodland townships) Republican Tim Burd is running unop­ posed in both the primary and general elec­ tions. He did not appear at the forum. Sixth District (Orangeville and Yankee Springs town­ ships) • Mark Englerth — a builder, realtor and licensed building contractor. Englerth is the challenger in the Republican primary. He said that to effectively represent the people at the county level, "you have to have ears this big (huge) and a mouth this big (small)." He said county commissioners are prob­ lem solvers, but has felt recently that "eveiy time we have a small problem, it seems to hard to solve." He help up a small electrical device, for example, and said it cost about $5. yet the county won't use it to let WBCH tape its board meetings. • Melvin Goebel — A Democrat, he will face the winner of the primary between En­ glerth and Lew Newman. He said he quit school in the 11th grade, served in the infantry in World War D. grad­ uated from high school at age 24 in 1949. graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in political science and earned a master’s degree in counseling and guidance. A resident of Barry County for 31 years, he was a teacher, assistant principal and princi­ pal, retiring in 1982. He said he concurs with Commissioner Emmet Herrington's assessment that the County Board "micro-manages" too much and doesn't let its administrator do enough. "The good health of a democracy depends on citizens getting involved and being ac­ tive." he said. Goebel added. "I'd like to insure that Barry County remain a pleasant place to love and provide the optimum living environment.” • Lew Newman — Seeking his third twoyear term on the board. Newman said. "I be­ lieve I'm doing a good job... I'm sensitive to the people" He pointed out that he is vice chairman of the Property Committee and chairman of the Personnel Committee on the board and said everything that's been accomplished has been done within the constraints of the budget. Newman stressed the importance of team­ work. "If we go in different directions, wc don't accomplish anything." he said. "My presence on the team brings about a cohesive decision making process. "We’ve done a lol of good things in this county, and I'm proud of them." Seventh District (Assyria. Johnstown and Baltimore town­ ships) • C. Richard Bennett — The Democratic challenger will meet the winner of the pri­ County Democratic Party's "First Friday" forum to speak about their candidacy and some of the issues. mary contest between Herrington *ud Clyde Morgan A 1967 graduate of Hastings High School, he has worked at General Motors since 1968. He said he has job flexibility in his sched­ ule. Bennett said he's "heard a lot of things about the board, some good and some not so good. "I believe in government for the people and by the people." • Emmet Herrington — Perhaps the most outspoken member of the County Board. Herrington said he believes all of the com­ missioners are "good citizens, but I don't think they have the expertise in public ad­ ministration. "I’ve never been on any organization that's as disorganized as this one," he added. "We've have no road map. 1 brought this to the attention of my fellow commissioners and no action was taken." Herrington, who is finishing work on a master's degree in business administration, said board members should get more train­ ing. He proposed that the number of commis­ sioners be reduced from eight to five and suggested getting modem methods of man­ agement. • Clyde Morgan — A resident of Bany County for more than 20 years and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was appointed to the Solid Waste Planning Commission seven years ago and is vice chairman of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. Morgan said he opposes doing away with the board's committee structure because then there is no savings and no chance for the public to attend meetings. Referring to Herrington's positions, he said. "It’s time to bring unity back to the County Board. We won’t always agree, but I will help the board and not fight them every step of the way. I will serve the people and not necessarily push an agenda.” • Mark Doster — A member of the County Board for two years, 1993 and 1994. he is seeking to reclaim his seat. He joked. "Last time I ran for county commissioner, 1 told the people not to vote for me, but they did." Doster in 1992 wrote a letter to the Ban­ ner. asking voters to do just that, but they elected him anyway. He said commissioners don't seek office to get rich, and one of the toughest lessons is that often someone doesn't like what they do. He listed several axioms, such as: "If you don't compromise, you won’t ac­ complish much." Don’t be afraid to admit to a mistake. The primary goal is to figure out a way to have employees do a better job. "You have to convince four ocher people (on the board) that you're correct." He concluded with the observation. "Good speakers make good candidates, but it lakes a good listener to make a good commis­ sioner." • Rod Goebel — Seeking his second term. Goebel spoke glowingly about the accom­ plishments of the current group of commis­ sioners. He said, for example, the board has re­ stored fiscal integrity, has helped make the Kellogg Community College project possi­ ble. "We have to work together." he said. "We have to be disciplined and work with our de­ partment heads and employees. We're no< micro-managers and don't try to be. We show stewardship. We want to move the county forward." Road Commission has $20,000 to talk about asphalt plant plan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Road Commission's committee to inform county voters about the asphalt plant ballot proposal has a budget of $20,000, using money from the county's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund. Actually, the committee expects to spend around $12,000 to $13,000 to finance its ed­ ucational campaign, said Road Engineer­ Manager Jack Kineman. who is the chief spokesman for the Asphalt Plant Informa­ tional Committee. "But we didn’t want to set too limited a budget. This is a one-time deal and it's really important. It's warranted to get the word out," he said. County voters at the Aug. 6 primary elec­ tion will be asked to approve one mill for one year to allow the Road Commission to purchase an asphalt plant. The millage would generate about $896,702 to purchase a new computer-oper­ ated. "environmentally correct" asphalt plant. Kineman said. "Generally, public funds may not be used to influence the electorate in support of or in opposition to a particular ballot question," County Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley told Kineman in a letter. However. Crowley said, in the local Road Commission's case, there is "an exception to the general rale which permits the expenditure of public funds to objectively educate the voting pub­ lic concerning facts surrounding a ballot proposal that affects the responsibilities of the public body." The Road Commission asked Crowley for legal guidance before adopting the educa­ tional campaign budget. "In this case, acquiring an asphalt plant for road maintenance purposes is within the express and/or implied responsibilities of the Road Commission." Crowley said. "...It is my opinion that the Road Com­ mission may make reasonable expenditures of public funds to fairly and objectively in­ form or educate the voting public on the facts and issues surrounding the ballot pro­ posal to purchase an asphalt plant. However, the board may not expend public funds to advocate approval of the ballot proposal." he said. The Road Commission Board formed the campaign committee at its June 21 meeting. Besides Kineman. committee members are Bob Russell. Jack Lenz. Ted McKelvey. Gary VandeCar and Bradley Lamberg. VandeCar. who is the Road Commission secre­ tary. is the committee's treasurer. Russell. Lenz and McKelvey are road commissioners. By having its own asphalt plant. Road Commission members say the result will be better roads in the county. The plant is ex­ pected to save the townships and Road Commission at least $200,000 a year so more roads could be improved, reduce time and the number of tracks required while paving, give the Road Commission control of the type and quality of asphalt mix as it is needed, allow the Road Commission to schedule work more efficiently without de­ pending on the availability of asphalt at pri­ vately owned plants and assure a reasonr.b>y priced supply of quality asphalt to maintain the county's 561 miles of paved roads for many years. The asphalt plant millage would cost $50 for the owner of a $100,000 house, Kineman said. The proposed site for the plant is about one-half mile west of Dowling on 70 acres of property the Road Commission owns off Dowling Road, between M-37 and South Broadway. The site, known as the Drake Pit. has a gravel pit which the Road Commis­ sion has operated for many years. The asphalt plant will be licensed uixler the Environmental Protection Act. Lenz said. "We’ll be inspected, we’ll have to file an annual report. Air samples will be taken...." he said. "We know it (the asphalt plant) would be in the long term best interests of Barry County to have this." Kineman said. "We're not in this to make a profit. We’re to provide a service and to help all the mu­ nicipalities in the county.” he said at last week’s press conference. Lenz said this year municipalities in the county will be purchasing 60.000 tons of asphalt through two contractors. "Just the savings alone on that 60,000 tons, if we had our own plant and did our own work totally, is a quarter of a million dollars," he said. "That money is going to stay here. Right now it leaves the county, the profits or whatever..." The County Road Commission "has the paver, the equipment to haul and the experi­ enced people to do the paving and we have people to ran the plant. All wc need is the plant." Kineman said. No extra employees will be hired, he said. CAMPBELL, "School buses travel almost every road in the county and this is going to mean a lot to them." McKelvey said. "They are behind us in this project and there are a kN of other or­ ganizations that are behind it, too..." Commissioner Emmet Herrington said he thinks the proposed plant "is a look at to­ morrow. the vision of tomorrow — strategic planning for what’s going to happen to this county. "The growth that's coming to the county, we cannot even envision al this time. We need more of this future looking, too." Her­ rington said. "We’re processing at least 250 driveway permits a year and you go back about four of five years and that’s just about double." Kineman said. Russell said the public is welcome to call or stop at the Road Commission office for any information about the proposed asphalt plant. Having an ample informational budget for the educational pre-election campaign is jus­ tified, Kineman believes, because "if we do a half-way job of informing voters, we’re not doing our job." The $20,000, Kineman said, "is ample and hopefully it (expenditures) will be under." The committee's educational campaign in­ cludes expenditures for distributing inserts in local newspapers and shopping guides, con­ ducting direct mailings, buying radio spots and renting a bus today to take government officials, Dowling area opponents, and the news media to Fort Wayne. Ind., to view a new state-of-the-art asphalt plant that is sim­ ilar to the one that voters here are being asked to purchase. continued from page 1 He was elected a fifth time in 1972 and served until November 1974. when he re­ signed planning to travel. At a retirement party, he was presented with a plaque for his 14 years as sheriff and his law enforcement work in the Hastings city police department. David Wood, who worked under Campbell and succeeded him as sheriff in 1974, said "He was a very honest man. He enjoyed his job. He liked to see the good in people, he was good at going the extra step to help people. Those of us who worked for him respected him for his stand and position as sheriff and as a community leader." Undersheriff Jim Orr, who was hired by Campbell in 1966. described him as a having "a great sense of humor. He was very caring for other people. Very fair, very thoughtful for his employees. Just a great guy. I’m very grateful for him giving me a chance to start my career there." Barry County Sheriffs Posse member Lloyd Shepard, who worked with Campbell during his 14 years as sheriff, called him "the last of the old-time sheriffs. Everybody enjoyed him. the poss** loved him because he was very active in it. He always tried to be honest. He was just a very enjoyable man." Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight (Thursday) at the Wren Funeral Home, where services will be held al 11 a.m. Friday. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Bany County! �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1996 LETTERS from our readers... Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH _________________________ __ __________________________ _______________________________ Road shoulder spraying is dangerous To the editor: I’m writing to inform county residents of something 1 feel we have a right to know and can thus act accordingly to avoid as we see fit. You see our County Road Commission has resumed its anachronous policy of road shoulder spraying with the toxic plant killing chemical Triclopyr. We wrongly assumed that good sense and awareness had dictated this practice stopped in favor of lower impact mowing and cutting. Apparently not, and we were not notified or prepared for the sight of that truck coming toward us, gushing chemicals 15 feet into the shoulder foliage. There was not time to construct and crrect “no spray" signs, but thankfully we were able to slop the truck and the company person­ nel were very understanding, and gladly stop­ ped spraying our frontage when asked. We are grateful that we were home and given this choice. Unfortunately, our neighbors across our dirt road were not so lucxy. They were not home and were not even aware of the patch of fresh chemicals so near their home. My concerns led me to thoroughly research the chemical Triclopyr. wanting to know more about what was sprayed so near our home and water supply. My sources include doctors, scientists, and others who have writ­ ten papers and studied the health effects of this toxin. My findings are alarming. First of all. Triclopyr, is structurally very similar to pesticides now banned in the United States, such as 2.4,5,-T. This compound is known to cause liver, kidney damage and genetic defects. It was told science dicutes that chemicals with similar structures affect us in similar ways. High doses of Triclopyr (trade name Garlon have shown to cause lung tumors in mice. This study also showed eye injury and kidney damage to rats when exposed to Triclopyr. In 1984 our own Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources warned that Diox­ in (one of the most toxic compounds ever known, even worse than DDT) could be form­ ed during the manufacture of Triclopyr. The United States Forest Service advises that treated areas should not be grazed for one year after application of Triclopyr or Garlon. Our house is very near the roadside, and for two days we suffered burning eyes and sore throats while in our homes and for a week the odor has been noticeable. Our mailbox was sprayed, as well as some hard to see surface waters hidden along the roadside. Obviously, these chemicals were designed to kill plants, not mammals, but I contacted an expert on toxins and public health. He advised that studies on Triclopyr have dictated that potential harm of persons and animals does exist. The key is to limit exposure time and to Asphalt plant would provide benefits To the editor: This letter is written in support of the one-mill, one-year property tax proposal for the proposed "stale of the art” asphalt plant for Barry County. As the current Prairieville Township su­ pervisor. I respond to a substantial number of requests regarding conditions of roads in our township on a yearly basis. Since com­ ing into this office, I have given high prior­ ity to road improvement expenditures in the township budget, with this year's expendi­ ture expected to be in the area of $73,000. The township residents expressed a need for improving the township roads in the culmination of additional millage, 0.5-mill increase for a total of about 0.9 mill for roads, two years ago and the response to a township questionnaire to help the Planning and Zoning Commission update the town­ ship master land use plan. I believe the acquisi’;on of a "state of the art” asphalt plant will provide county resi­ dents .with at least the following; .... I A savings of*20 to 25 percent on the cost of asphalt, which will in effect increase the amount that the township can blacktop by that percentage each year. 2. Significantly reduce the road time and wear and tear on county trucks in moving material to the job site, thus saving on manpower time and equipment longevity. 3. The presence of county road asphalt plant should reduce the number of employees and transport vehicles needed to maintain an adequate supply of asphalt to the paver crew, thus allowing more equipment and man hour time for other county road work, such as patching, graveling, etc. 4. Providing a consistent and timely sup­ ply of asphalt for Barry County's roads at the cost of production. Lastly, the advanced technology of a mod­ em day asphalt plant provides an ecologi­ cally safe environment for humans and fauna in the surrounding area. I urge a "yes" vote on the proposition for a county-owned asphalt plant. Uoyd Goyings Township wi * o- Road Commission puts cart before horse To the editor: In the July 4 Banner, the Barry County Commission announced an "Asphalt Plant Campaign." It states unequivocally that the plant will be located on property owned by the Road Commission in Baltimore Township. That land is currently zones agricultural and asphalt plants arc not an acceptable use or special use under this zoning. There are regular procedures to be followed in oroer to change either the zoning or the or­ dinance. The Road Commission has chosen not to follow these procedures, even as they mount their informational blitz. Hearings should be held involving the citizens who are in the immediate area of the plant, but the hearings can't be held until ap­ plication is made for the stated use of the land. I sent a letter June 3 requesting action by the Road Commission. I had not intended to "go public" with this matter, but I think now that the public needs to be concerned about the zoning issue. The majority of citizens, I believe, depend on zoning laws and enforce­ ment of them to ensure against sudden and dramatic changes in land use. Recently. I have been told that the Road Commission "couldn’t afford" the $35 fee required with an application for a zoning charge. Yet funds have been found for the in­ formational campaign and a bus trip to Ft. Wayne. In my position of chairman of the Baltimore Township Planning Commission. I'm somewhat affronted. Isn't it worth the fee to HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubkshed by . Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hasl»98.MI 49056-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Pres-denj Joyce Ryan Treasurer get official input as to the feasibility of rezon­ ing or changing the zoning law? Does the Road Commission assume that once the millage is passed they are assured of using this designated location without conforming to the township zoning law? Whatever the merits of the proposed plant are, they don’t transcend the rights of the peo­ ple of Baltimore Township to express their concerns in public hearings. Even a favorable voce on the required millage shouldn't affect the decisions of the Planning Commission or the Township Board as to the suitability of the location. There are areas in the county that are zoned for light industrial use. Mightn't they be more appropriate for an asphalt plant than an area presently devoted to agricultural and residen­ tial use? These questions need to be pursued and answered before there’s an automatic assump­ tion that what's best for the Road Commission is best for the people who live adjacent to the site in question. Middleville Planner Jason Cherry recently said that the asphalt plant is a "not in my back yard" affair. Seems to me that proper obser­ vance of zoning ordinances is all that protects all of our back yards. Kensinger Jones, Chairman Baltimore Township Planning Commission Vote on utility's merger looms Dear editor: The boards of directors of Oceana Electric Cooperative and O & A Electric Cooperative remind all of our member-customers to vote on the proposed consolidation of our utility cooperatives. This is truly an opportunity for the members to exercise their ownership rights in a manner that will benefit all customers. The mail-in ballot and a postage-paid return envelope are included in the July issues of our customer publications, Along Our Highlines and Country Lines. Either return the ballots by mail before Mfe. 2, or come to yout 'J cooperative's meeting on‘Aug. 3.u We strongly believe this merger is in the best interest of all members and will help create a more competitive, member-driven utility that brings more value to the customer. Independent studies show that this merger could save the members more than $7 million over the next nine years by blending opera­ tions and sharing resources. As neighboring cooperatives, there is no logical reason why we should not be operating together as one utility. This merger will make us more efficient and productive and create greater economies of scale. A consolidated system will also allow us to take our member services to a higher level. By combining our employees and resources, together we can expand our services much more than we could accomplish individually. Further, we believe this merger will benefit all of West Michigan by making our new cooperative a stronger competitor in a region that has been dominated by one supplier. Also, the boards and management of both cooperatives share a strong focus on rural economic development, and we are commit­ ted to expanding our efforts in this area. Please read your customer publication for more detailed information, and remember: A vote for the merger is a vote for the members. Jim Shull, President Oceana Electric Cooperative Den Marsh, President O & A Electric Cooperative It is time for truth. The Social Security system is in need of change and the sooner the better. People have the perception that Social Security is a pension program where each per­ son pays in today and receives retirement benefits equal to their payments plus interest earnings. This is not true. The taxes you pay today are being used to pay benefits to current retirees and for general fund spending. It is a pay-as-you-go system that relies upon the ability and willingness of current taxpayers to pay for current retirees and future taxpayers to pay for future retirees. The truth is that with fewer workers in relation to the number of retirees, the current system can’t survive. Acknowledgement of Social Security ’s pro­ blems is finally leaking out. Both Time Magazine and The Atlantic Monthly have run cover stories highlighting some of them. In 1950 there were 17 workers paying taxes to support each retiree. By the lime the Baby Boomers retire there will be just two workers for each retiree. When Social Security was established in 1935 the average life expectan­ cy was 63. Today, the average life expectancy is 76. In fact, once a person reaches 65. they can expect to live another 17 years. Simple reasoning will tell you that if fewer workers are to provide 17 or more years of benefits to each retiree, taxes on those workers will be enormous. Social Security's current surpluses were supposed to be invested in a trust fund to help pay for the Baby Boomers’ retirement. However, the Social Security Trust Fund has no money. Government has now borrowed the entire $480 billion from the trust fund. And because Social Security will begin to run deficits sometime between 2005 and 2012 tuture retirees' benetits will be m jeopardy J The government will have to pay the trust fund back by raising taxes, increasing bor­ rowing. or making cuts in the rest of the federal budget. Even if the trust fund had $480 billion in marketable assets, it would only prolong the insolvency of Social Security by another 17 years. The longer we wait to make Social Security solvent the more painful those changes will have to be. I’ve decided to introduce a bill to prevent the coming crisis. My bill will create a solvent Social Security system for at least the next seventy-five years, according to the Social Security Administration. In order to avoidmassive transition costs, this broad proposal makes the Social Security benefit formula more progressive for future retirees, raised the retirement age over the next 20 years, and gradually reduce benefits for some retirees making over $50,000 per year. These actions will create a long-term surplus in the system; The bill allows individuals to invest this surplus into private retirement accounts whicto will earn yields higher than those provided by> the current Social Security system. Our pro^ posal avoids raising taxes or issuing additional debt, and would slowly convert Social Securk ty into a sustainable private retirement systems ova the next 75 to 100 years. In the mean** time, benefits from the existing system ar& protected for current and future retirees. This proposal makes Social Security solvent! while giving people control and personal possession of their retiremem benefits. We will be a more caring society once we move, away from the belief that it is somehow thtM government’s responsibility to take care of imh and our parents. »q When you need to say “WELCOME" to a new i neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or I “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. ] Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. : Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, 1 Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 OsMct office; 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 184, GramMtapids, Mich. 48503, phone (616)466-2531. Rick Tormela, rbgidnalmpresentative. , , , . U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple,Yankee ; Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, i phone (517) 373-3400. ! State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry | County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. > 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. : ■ State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry ’ County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, I Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. . Public Opinion • NEWSROOM • • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday Through Frday 8 am. to 5:30 pm.. Saturday 8 X a m. - Noon Scon Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Barry County POSTMASTER: Send address changes lo: RO. Box B Hastings. Ml 4rY)58-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Rick Smith, Hastings: "It might have an ef­ fect, but he will still get elected. All politicians are crooks." “The publicity won't make a difference. Clinton hasn't done anything so far, but I don't want him re-elected anyway." “Most people have already made up tbiir minds about who they will vote for This publicity doesn't change a thing.” < Springs, ! Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope < Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, ' district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. > Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, ' Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. > Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria 1 townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of ' Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone , (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543- < 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. , President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for > Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. ) ) David T. Young (Eaaor) Elaine Gdbert (Assistant Edrtor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cindy Smith Kelsea Habecker James Jensen Mandy Habel $27 per year m adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere ; Saving Social Security avoid direct contact with this toxin. This poses a difficult task, void of prior notification, or any warning at all. I have seen warning signs posted on lawns and on lakeshores where herbicides were sprayed. How is it that our County Road Commission docs not allow us a similar courtesy? I feel badly for property owners whom are not informed and are thus robbed of the option of posting "no spray” signs, and for those people who are away during the spraying and have no idea when they return home to let out the dog and the kids go out to play. I feel bad­ ly for our mail person who must breathe and handle the sprayed boxes along the direct ap­ plication path. If you have allergies or chemical sensitivity I have learned through the research for this letter there is a state-wide list your family can be placed on in order to be informed of any hazardous chemical application bordering your property. You may phone (517) 373-1087 to obtain an application to be listed on this notification registry. My husband and I arc quite willing to work harder to mow and cut back branches along our frontage and assist our County Road Commission if need be. Frankly 1 am disap­ pointed in our county officers that they would opt for using hazardous chemicals without notifying residents when clearly other options exist. Obviously chemical use in this situation is unnecessary, dangerous and of questionable environmental soundness. So here is fair war­ ning: If you don’t want your frontage sprayed, post signs and please speak out by contacting our caring county officials for sup­ port. We all live here and together we can sus­ tain a healthy county in which to live and grow. Tara Walldorff Hastings Frtdaric Jacoba Vice Presidon! Stephen Jacoba Secretary Subscription Rates: 525 per year ■ "I hope he does get re­ elected, but I don’t think the 'gate* situation will make any difference." "President Clinton will get re-elected and people will be surprised by the wide margin. The 'gales' don't make any difference People expect this kind of political back slabbing in the political arena ' "I don't think the publicity has made n difference.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1996 — Page 5 FINANCIAL CT Freeport man charged in chase A Frccpon man has been arraigned for fleeing and eluding causing serious injury in a June 15 accident that injured two Freeport police officers. Jody L. Schreiner. 19. was arrested after an investigation by Michigan Slate Police AmiiAnr by Mark 0. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas A Historical data helps with investment decisions • Experience is the best teacher — especially when it comes to investing. There's no way to foresee future economic conditions, but a look al past experience can provide a lot of valuable information. One piece of historical data that can be helpful in investing is inflation rales. Inflation 9 an important factor in investing because of something called “real return." Real return is what you have left from a fixed-income security after subtracting inflation. . For example, assume you invest in a cer­ tificate of deposit. U.S. Treasury bond or other fixed-income security paying 10 percent interest. If inflation is 4 percent or 5 percent, your real return is 5 percent or 6 percent. But at 9 percent or 10 percent inflation, your 10 percent investment doesn't look very good anymore — and that doesn't even take taxes into account. When evaluating fixed-income investments, long-term histoneal data about inflation can be quite helpful. According to Ibbotson Associates, 1995 Yearbook, the compound annual inflation rale from 1926-1994 was 3.1 percent. This is an average, so there were periods of higher and lower rates. For exam­ ple. 1926-1933 was a period of deflation. After 1945. there was a brief spurt in inflation rales, but prices rose more slowly during most of the 1950s and 1960s Then, in the 1970s. inflation rose to unprecedented levels, peak­ ing at 13.3 percent in 1979. The peak inflation rate during that period was a stunning 24 per­ cent. stated in annualized terms, in August 1973. During the 1980s, inflation declined to more acceptable rales, averaging about 5 per­ cent. Inflation continued to decline in the 1990s. averaging about 3.5 percent, and today it is less than 3 percent. j What do all these numbers mean? Historical mtmbers can serve as a source of comparision for today's conditions. The longer the history you can examine, the better your chances of successful investing. Short-term investors fook at current inflation. Long-term investors, however, look more at historical averages. For example, according to the Federal Reserve Bank, since 1970, the real return (interest minus inflation) on long-term treasury bonds averaged 2.9 percent. Today. the real return is close to 4 percent — con­ siderably higher than the historical average. Considering the historical averages, it might i reasonable to expect that your real return ay be lower at some point in the future. Understanding historical averages and usg * hem to reasonabl y project future inflation e key to long-term fixed-income investing, ion-term rates are unpredictable and - STOCKS — The following prices are from the dlose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre- '<XJ8 weekI T&T i meritech Close Change 59 577. hit a tree. Wilson and Stockwell were treated al Pen­ nock Hospital and released. HOMEOWNERS! Q living from paycheck to paycheck! You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rale information. call I SOCMUS BOND 1-800487-2663 iwwmi Grand taptt 141H574430 StoMttr 140MU-2Z21 AAA Mqwtsaqk » Financial COwrQWAT.QN typically of small concern to long-term in­ vestors. Even with the alarming inflation rates of the 1970s, the average inflation rate in re­ cent years (about 3.5 percent) is amazingly close to averages over the past 62 years. Of course, no one can predict either long- or short-term rales, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. However, historical economic data can serve as a good comparison for today's condi­ tions. And because it's unlikely that you will consistently hit peaks or valleys, most suc­ cessful investors are content with trying to beat the historical averages. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 9,1996 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. SIXBERRY FOR SHERIFF AUGUCT STH PRIMARY PAJO FOR BY COMMITTEE TO ELECT JASON SIXBERRY FDR SHERIFF. 3600 E. QUS4BY RO. HASTINGS. Ml 49066 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Counties of Barry and Allegan, State of Michigan Sealed bids on borrowing up to one million eight hundred thousand dol­ lars ($1,800,000) for school operating purposes to be repaid from State Aid Funds will be received at the Superin­ tendent’s Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Ml 49046 until noon on Monday, August 12, 1996. The bid opening and award will be at the 7:00 p.m. regular board meeting on that same date. Delton Kellogg Board of Education Secretary 7 P.M. SATURDAY, JULY 13 C.O. BROWN STADIUM, BATTLE CREEK -27. —1 —17. nheuser-Busch 73'h —67. hrysler 567. MS Energy -•/. 30s/. -17. 47*1, (oca Cola + 7. I ow Chemical 787. 88*/. I xxon -’/. 167j -•/. 1 amlly Dollar 30’/. —27. 1 ord -37. 50 ieneral Motors 33’/. —17. CF Financial 25 —'h I lastings Mfg. —1 UM 99 517. -7. CPenney 477. ohnson & Johnson -2'h 117. Kmart —'h 747. + •/» Kellogg Company 447, McDonald’s —2 —17. 457r Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 177. + 7. Spartan Motors 77 <. —7. 427. -17. Upjohn 382.85 Gold +1 Silver 5.11 + .01 pow Jones 5581.86 —138.52 Volume 381,000,000 Vermontville teen killed in roll-over ; A Vermontville girl was killed and two passengers injured in a roll-over accident Wednesday afternoon. I The Eaton County Sheriff Department said that Beth Ann Harvey. 16, of 199 West 2nd it.. Vermontville was killed. Passengers pillon Morris. 4. of 264 Elm St., Vermontville was transported by air Bronson Hospital, where he was listed iritical condition. Lacey Plank. 13. Vc.montville also was transported tparrow Hospital. SUMMER CLEARANCE 30-50%OFF PRICES AS MARKED of to in of to ; The Sheriff's Department said the vehicle fras southbound on Round Lake Round. 4outh of Gresham in Vermontville when the driver lost control and rolled the car. i trooper Bryan Fuller In the June 15 incident. Freeport police of­ ficers Matthew Wilson and Thomas Stock­ well attempted to stop a speeder in the Vil­ lage of Freeport. The man sped out of the village with the two officers in pursuit. Wil­ son lost control of the car on Fighter Road about a half mile south of Sisson Road and I (lucatinn Rvliri inriil .’ I’v;icr of Mind .’ Not good on previous sales. Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-8pm; Saturday 9am-5:30pm; Sunday 11am-4pm JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1996 Delton Schools’ latchkey funding request turned down by Mary Warner Staff Writer A grant request to fund a new program that would allow the Delton Kellogg School Dis­ trict to offer before and after school care for students has been turned down. Superintendent Dean McBeth said. McBeth said the Thomapplc Foundation decided not to give lhe school district $6,000 to cover start-up costs for a new latchkey program that would provide supervision and educational activities for students from 7 to 8:30 in the morning and 3:05 to 5:30 in the afternoon. McBeth said lhe $6,000 grant request was to pay for equipment and supplies needed for the program, and also to make minor renova­ tions to lhe elementary school required to meet fire code requirements. Funds to run the program on a day-to-day basis would come from tuition charged to parents enrolling their children in lhe latchkey program. McBeth said. The program was going to be held in the elementary school multi-purpose room, computer lab and kitchen. McBeth said lhe program is needed because many students are dropped off by their par­ ents at the elementary school as early as 7 a.m. School doesn't start until 8:30, and there is no supervision for lite children until 7:45. when children are allowed into the school corridor, where supervision is pro­ vided. Even with lhe supervision at 7:45. Mc­ Beth said, the situation is still "a worry." McBeth said after school care is needed for (he students because "lots of parents work shifts where the kids go home to empty houses. This way. parents would have the comfort of having (their children) in a super­ vised situation.” McBeth said the impetus for providing a latchkey program came from district parents. After parents expressed interest. McBeth said, he contacted the YMCA in Hastings, and they agreed to direct and staff lhe latchkey program. McBeth said a survey indicated that some 70 children would have signed up for lhe program had the start-up funds been ap­ proved. With the rejection of lhe grant application, the program is now "in a holding pattern.' McBeth said. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rood. Dow hag. Ml 49050. Pa*lor Stephen Wright (6161 758-3021 church phone (6I6> 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11XX) a m . Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 pm H tSTlNGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Stale Rd and Bollwood Si.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Re* Omald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 Morn­ ing Worship. 6:00 p.m. Evening activilin. Wednesday — 7 p.m. — share groups in various home*. Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study at the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Brandway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Lichfield Phone 367-4061 ot Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 900 am . Ro Ken Vaught. 1100 am. Ro Carl Lnchfieid SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all <e* NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS. Adult classes. Gaining PcrsinuI Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Pruphets-Calltng God * Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Re lai Kinships with your Spouse. Chtk’ren and Friend*. Join u» for the chu* that fits your need*. 4-H. Mondays 6 3O-8XX) p.m BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5XX) p m at 154 E Braodway. Woodland iLauhaugh residence) and Wedne* day. 5:15 p m at the Hidden Valley Commwury Center. Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8 00a m . freewill offering You are invited and welcome WOODGRO'E BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4817 Coat* Grove Rond Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Church Service 10:30 Wheelchair accessible uid elevator QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II am.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. HasUtgs. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shortey. Senior PMKr James R. Barrett. Aaat. Pastor Sunday Service*: Sunday School 9.45 a m.. Classes for all ages; IIXX) a.m Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4th Grade; 6.XX). Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 A wane Cuba; 7XX) p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adult* Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Monung Worship 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If interested tn a free Home Bible Study, pkase cJI for more details THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m- and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children * church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all service*. Bring the whole family. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHLRCH meeting al 502 E Bond St (Hasting* Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Monung Prayer 2nd and 4<h Sunday* 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. Deacon David Huslwick at 948-2101 St Andrew * b a pan of the independent Anglican Church Canada Synod INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (maximg addresa - 1651 Maduaca Rd.. Hartfl Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hal!, corner of Green and Jefferson Munster. Jim Sattdusln Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m.. Bible School; 1030 a m.. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, m home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 Nonh Broad­ way. Randall Hanman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. SundaySchool Hour. IIXX) a.m. Monung Worship Service; 6 XX) p.m. Even-, tag Service; Wednesday: 7XX) p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Mapte Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Monung Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Tune Before the Service Nursery children’* ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page Is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WEEN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1962 N Broadway — Heatings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. M-37 wuh w M W Lawrence Hubtey, pastor, phone 945-3397. Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning wor 6 00 p m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship writ Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for ail service* Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 We« State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp bdl. PMor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all age*. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro vided. Sunday Evening Service. ( p.m. Wednesday activities 7XX p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Btble Qua (age* 8-12); Youth Mimsines or Teen Bible Oiiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limit* GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. Nonh St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. July 14 - 8:00 and 10 00 a m. Ho­ ly Cn—numna; 12:45 Jad Wor­ ship. 7 XX) VBS Staff Dessert Thursday. July 11 - 6:30 Softball. 8 00 AA. Friday. July 12 - YG to Cedar Point Saturday. July 13 YG from Cedar Point. 8:00 NA Monday. July 15 - 6 30-8:30 vfeumo Bible School. Tuesday. July 16 - 6:30 VBS; 7:00 Church Council Wednesday. July 17 6:30 VBS; 700 Altar Guid. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. I mi. South. Pmtot Bran Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 1000 a m.; Wor­ ship 11XX) a.m.. Evening Service at 6 XX) p.m.; WwWwfev Prayer Bible 7.XX) p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Service* — 9:45 a.m.. Bible Classes for all age*; 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing your Faith; 5:30 p.m. youth meeting with • Youth with a Message" 945-9224; 6:30 p.m Bible study for all S.S CYRIL ANO METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. ISO I3IM Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49038 (3M mte west of Paneraon. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m.; Saturday Mass during the summer 6:00 p.m.. Communion Services Wednesday, friday at 9:00 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. comer of Green and Church street*. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor. Craig Slapert. Music Director and Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Worship 9:30 a.m. — with child care for in­ fants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sun­ day. July 21 - Special Coffee Fellowship and Appreciation Open House for former Director of Chn* t an Education. Margaret HoJtenbeck. 10:30 a m HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Sally C Kelter. D.C.E.; Becky Oexler. Pro gram.'Youth Director Sunday . July 14 — •••Summer Worship Hours**- 9:30 Morning Worship Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM. Nursery is provided. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mas* 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 11:15 a.m.. Confessions Saturday 4 (»>U W) p.m. school board's annual reorgan i rational meet­ ing Monday. At that meeting, a new board president. Paul D. Hughes, was elected Hughes takes the place of Glen Wecvcr. who retired from the board June 30. Hughes served as a trustee of the board before being elected president Monday. Other board officers elected al Monday's meeting remain the same as last year. They include Vice President Joseph J. Nolo. Sec­ retary Sally A. Adams, and Treasurer John W Wells. School board meeting dates for the 1996--* 97 school year were also set at lhe meeting.;! They are Aug. 12. Sept. 9. Oct. 14. Nov.-,' 11, and Dec. 9 of 1996 and Jan. 13. Feb 10j WOODLAND ■ Josephine L. Laycock, age 89. of Woodland passed away Sunday. July 7, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. DEtTON - Mary E. Carr, --------- - - -­ She wu born January 22, 1907 in Wood­ land, the daughter of Joseph and Cora (Fisher) Wise. She attended South Jordan Elementary School and graduated from Hutinga High School In 1925. She married William E. Laycock ___ who preceded her in deaih in January, 1966. She owned and operated the Wise Photogra­ phy Shop in Hastings for several yean until the early 1950'a. In 1966 she began her employ­ ment with the Federal Government in Detroit as a computer programmer, retiring in 1973 when the returned to Woodland. She tutored math at Lakewood High School and did crafts from which she donated the proceeds to Habitat for Humanity. Kalamazoo. j She wu born November 5.1923 in Mundei Brethren in Freeport of Syracuse, Indiana, Robert J. Carr, D of Mentone, Indiana, Frederick C Can of Elkhan, Indiana; twelve grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters. Olive- March 10. April 14. May 12 and June 16 of? 1997. Meetings will be held al 7 p.m. in?Room 35 in the Upper Elementary Building. Mary E. Carr He said he will meet with the finance board next week and determine if lhe district can afford to pick up the start-up costs. Oth­ erwise. he said, the district may wait until January and see if the Thomapplc Founda­ 'kJou/up ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCmm Rd . H**iin8*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johaaon Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Dehoa) after 6 p.m. weekday* or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Ma** 10:00 a.m. - 1928 Book of Common Prayer tion will reconsider the grant application. The Foundation "appeared to indicate lhe possibility of revisiting the question in Jan­ uary." McBeth said. McBeth said he was disappointed at the re­ jection of the grant application The latchkey program "would have been a nice program — a nice addition for our kids,” he said. McBeth informed Delton School Board members of the foundation's decision al the ~ Merl H. Campbell | HASTINGS - Mai H. Campbell. S5, of Hastings and former long time Barry County Sheriff passed away Tuesday, July 9, 1996. He was born on May 21,1911 in Hope Twp , Barry County, the son of Wallace and Bernice (Wenman) Campbell. He wu raised in the Cedar Creek area of Barry County and attended The Cedar Creek School. Mr. Campbell wu a life long Bany County resident. He wu married to Marjorie L Karcher on May 29. 1937. Mr. Campbell served u Bany County Sher­ iff from 1960 until he retired in 1974. He had previously served on lhe Hastings City Police Dept, from 1955 until being elected sheriff in 1960. Before his law enforcement career he owned and operated Filter Soft - Soft W.ter Service, MAM Paint Store, Merl's Friendly Service, drove buck for Bacheldcr Trucking, all former businesses in Hastings. He was a member of Michigan and National Sheriff’s Associations, Hastings Muonic Lodge, Order of Eastern Star, Saladin Shrine, and former member of Hastings Rotary Club. He wu preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Maurice Campbell. Mr. Campbell ia survived by his wife. Marjorie; step-daughter and husband, Doans and Loyal Kinney of Hastings; daughter and husband, Lois and Richard Cart of Kalamazoo; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Myron Campbell of Delton; two sisters, Myrtle Benton of Hastings and Maricta Rizor of Englewood, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday July 11, 1996 from 7:00-9:00 pm at Wren Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, July 12, 1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Riverside Cemet­ ery with Barry County Sher iff s Honor Guard Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Assoc, or American Cancer Society. |EaefynG.Nt^ke| MIDDLEVILLE - Evelyn G. Noffke, age 88, passed away Saturday July 6,1996alThornapple Manor, Hastings. She wu born on March 1,1908 in Northwest Thornapple Township, the daughter of Edward and Effie (McDowell) Perrault. She was raised in Thornapple Township and attended the Parmelee Country School and the Middleville High School, graduating in 1926. She wu married to Floyd H. Noffke on December 24. 1927 They came to their farm on Stimson Road in November 1936 after living on Duncan Lake Road and Parmelee Road. Mrs. Noffke wu a member of lhe Pannelee United Methodist Church, and the Parmelee United Methodist Women's Society. She taught in the Sunday School for many years, first the kindergarten class and then lhe senior adult class. She wu a member of the Senior Citizens Club of Middleville serving u Secret­ ary for many years. Mrs. Noffke wu an avid reader, she wu a homemaker, enjoyed sewing, but moat of all a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She wu preceded in death by her husband Floyd H. Noffke on October 25, 1959. Mrs. Noffke is survived by three sons, Robert (Betty) Noffke. Raljrti (Theressa) Noffke, Kenneth (Tamra) Noffke ail of Middleville; eighteen grandchildren, forty nine great grandchildren; four great great grandchil­ dren; one brother, Richard (Minnie) Perrault of Middleville, one sister. Barbara (Dan) Dupon of Grand Rapids; two nieces and one nephew; one brother-in-law. George (Josephine) Noffke of Grand Rapids and families; three sisters-in­ law, Kathryn NofTke and Tavia Noffke both of Caledonia and families, and Hazel Noffke of Lake Odessa and families. Funeral and Committal services were held Tuesday. July 9. 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lee Zachman officiating. Interment wu in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parmelee United Methodist Women's Society. brother, Buel Wise and one sister Cornelia. Mrs. Laymck is survived by three nep child­ ren; one aismr, Ma^orie Wiae of Covina. Cali­ fornia; several nieces snd nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesdsy, July 9, 1996 st the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial wu in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Church of the Brethren, Habitat for Humanity, Pennock Hospital or the American Cancer Society. Indiana, the daughter of John A Berth*! (Wilhems) Gibson. She graduated from Montpelier High School in Montpelier Indiana. She wu married to Robert J. Carr, June 26j 194g. Upon her husband's retirement the coupl/ moved in 1975 from Muncie to the Crooked. Lake address. al yean. and loved bingo, bowling and fishing. Mrs. Carr is survived by her husband. Rundle of Columbus City, Indian. Margie McAfee of Osaian. Indiana; several nieces * Funeral Mau wu held Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at Sl Ambrose Church in Delton with Father Larry Kroll Celebrant Interment wu in Prairieville Cemetery. ' Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. | HICKORY CORNERS- Jeffrey Roy Cham­ bers, age 39, of Fine Lake, Hickory Corners, passed sway suddenly on Saturday, July 6. 1996. He was born on November 4, 1956 in Normal Illinois, son of Edwin A Margaret (Gillespie) Chambers. H: graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1975. He waa employed for aevenl yean in Plastic Manufacturing Superivsion, and since 1989 as a Safety A Health Administrator for Tokai Rika US.A., Incorporated in Ft Custer. He loved restoring old can and working with his brother, Jerry, in his auto repair business on Bedford Rond, and be really loved his *73 El Caminn -The Elk" He wu married to Cheryl Lovins. May 21, 19S3. He wu preceded in death by his father, Edwin. Jure 27, 1996. Mr. Chambers is survived by his wife, Cheryl; two daughters st home. Heather ft Leigh; mother, Margaret Chambers of Hue Lue; sister. Peggy Chambers of Fire Lake; two brothers, Edwin Paul Chambers of Are Lake, and Jerry Eugene Chambers of Belleme; maternal grandfather. Paul Gillespie of Patlie Creek; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles ft cousins. Cremation u taken place at his request. Memorial Service wu held Tuesday, July 9, 1996 at the Williams Funeral Home with Putor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment wu in E. Hickory Corners Cemetery. ""^ta^Wro^-1 HASTINGS - Mr. John S. Pomeroy, age SO, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, July S, 1996 at Thamaoolv Manor in Hudm. ’ Creek, the ton of the lite Amon and Harriet He lived in Battle Oeek umil moving t<> Hastings in 1955. He wu employed st Bittle Oeek Bread Company, Clark Equipment and farmed near Hastings for msny years. Mr. Pomeroy enjoyed fishing and flower He wan married to the former Helen O. Cue on January 31, 1953 in Battle Oeek. He wu preceded in death by six brother* Howard, Nelson, Rod, Anion, Raymond and Richard; one sister, Helen. Mr. Pomeroy is survived by bis wife, Helen of Hastings; one son, Larry L. Pomeroy of Buchanan; one brother, Clarence Pomeroy dr Hutings; two grandchildren; five grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday July 11.1996 at 1:30 pm at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek with Reverend David L. Morton officiating. Il Burial will be in Hastings Township Ccmclcry. n Memorial donations may be made to the. Thoroapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Richard Ac Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. „ Lulu CLARKSVILLE - DeAnna Lyrnt Blough, 36 of Clarksville and formerly of Freeport and Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, July 6, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hutinga. She was born on Jure 13, 1960 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of John ft Deborah (Hultgren). Mason. She wu raised in Grand Rapids and attended Grand Rapids schools, graduating in 197'’ from Creston High School. She wu married to E Clarence Blough on August 16, 1985. She had lived at her present address for 1172 years moving there from Free­ port where she bad resided for 9 years. Mrs. Blough wu employed at Food City in Lowell and L ft J Variety Store in Freeport. She wu a member of First Assembly of God in Wyoming. She is survived by her husband, E. Clarence Blough; three daughters, Denise Vernon and fiance John Kelley IV of Lake Odessa, Debby Vernon A Paula Biough at home; son, David Vernon al home; mother and adopted father. Deborah A Robert Slovinski of Hutinga; biological father, John Mason of Sand Lake; four sisters, Candace and Kenneth Johnson of Middleville, Ginger and Charles Secord of NuhviBe, Angels Mason and Jennifer Mason both of Sand Lake; three brothers. John Mason. Jr.. Ron Mason, Brian Mason all of Sand Lake; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Tryoo of Wyoming. Funeral Services were held Wednesday. July 10, 1996 at Wren Funeral Home in Hutings with lhe Reverend Howard E. Collver officiating. Burial wu at Bowre Mennonite Cemetery in Bowre Township, Eaton County. Memorial contributions may be made to DeAnna Lynn Blough Memorial Fund for her children. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | Maui HASTINGS - Lulu Maus, 103. of Hastings, passed away Monday, July 8,1996atThornapple Manor where she had been a resident letthree months. Mrs. Msus wu born September 15,1892 in Newton Township, Calhoun County, thedaughter of Emanuel and Christina (Walz) Slierle. ff She graduated from Marshall High School in 1911. and graduated from the Conservatory of; Music in Carson City with a degree in music, later attaining a degree in journalism. Her other accomplishments included speaking several foreign languages. >, She wu employed st Grirell Brothen Music Company for approximately fix years. She married Lorenzo Maus on March 2, 1920, and they moved to Hutings in 1927 where Lulu started teaching music from her home. Teaching piano to youngnen spanned many decades, her students numbered in the thousands. She still continued to leach until rite wu 98 years old, a distinct fete considering her sgc. She wu preceded in death by her hi is ha nd, Lorenzo; daughter, Martha L. Lorenzo. . She is survived by a grandson, Junes Loretv zo of Sheridan. Respecting her wishes, there will not be a visitation or funeral service. Memorials may be made to the charity of ore's choice. Arrangements were made by Funeral Home of Hastings. Girrbach To team how you can he*, a* the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. ^1 1-800-CHILDREN �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas Doris Hubbard 80th birthday Dons Hubbard will celebrate her 80<h birth­ day on July 23. 1996. She would appreciate receiving cards from friends and relatives. Her address is: 909 N. Indiana Ave.. #7. Goshen. Ind. 46526. Cunninghams to mark golden anniversary An open house will be held for Audra and Arnold Cunningham in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday. July 21. 1996 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. No gifts, please. Audra Scars and Arnold Cunningham, both of Lake Odessa, were married on July 26. 1946 in Lansing Arnold retired from General Moton in 1983; Audra is a homemaker. They have seven children: Judy (Thurman) Howard of Dimondale. Lloyd (Diane) of Lake Odessa, Gwen of Chicago. Illinois. Terry (deceased). Ron (Christine) of Lake Odessa. Dana of Yp­ silanti. and Alan of Lake Odessa. They also enjoy four grandchildren: Karen. Mark. Amanda, and Jacqueline. Barry County wins increase in court reform State Senator Joanne Emmons and State Rep. Terry Geiger say the court reform pack­ age recently passed by the State Legislature will have a dramatic economic impact on Barry County. The changes enacted in Lansing will mean an increase of nearly $200,000 in stale fund­ ing for Barry County courts, from $9,580 this year to $207.611 in 1997. The reform creates a new funding mecha­ nism. called lhe "court equity fund." Each county in Michigan will received lhe coun­ ty's proportionate share, based on caseload and total numbc’- of judgeships. Under the new law. some of the money allocated to courts will be shifted away from the Detroit qrea to outslale counties. Geiger and Emmons both supported lhe court reform legislation approved m a special summer session and they applauded the in­ creases and equity in state-wide funding. Emmons said. "The new court reform package means equitable court funding for outstatc counties (outside of Wayne County) and will mean unbelievable increases for Barry County.. I was amazed when I saw the funding levels projected for next year and through the year 2002." Geiger added. I'm extremely pleased with the court reform package and I think Barry County will be just as happy. It was high time wc relumed to outstatc Michigan its fair share of the court funding dollars. In­ creases like this should have a profound ef­ fect on the administration of justice in Barry County." The reform package also means Barry County is scheduled to get $227,667 in 1998. $245,566 in 1999. $262,471 in the year 2000. $279,379 in 2001 and $296,291 in 2002 Ionia County has received no court fund­ ing this year, but under the new package will get $180,183 next year. $197,588 in 1998. $213,123 in 1999. $227,794 in the year 2000. $242,469 in 2001 and $257,146 in ?002 Silent Observer Daniel Roy Kauffman.Jr.. Pafb. Florida and Tanya Marie Howe. Satellite Beach. Florida. Brian Scott Young. Nashville and Tonia Lynn Williams. Nashville. William Edward Laymancc. Nashville and Katina Marie Stanton. Nashville. Terry Lynn Hendricks. Wayland and Bar­ bara Jo Pearson, Wayland. Terry J. Cappon. Jr., Hastings and Sarah M. Dean. Hastings. Mark Edward VanKculen. Middleville and Maty Jane Genda. Middleville. LEGAL NOTICE: Notice of Second Mortgage Sale Default having been mode tn the condition* of a certain mortgage mode on tile' 27th day of September 1995 by Dory I Carpenter and Brenda Angus a/k/or Brenda Corpenter, husband and wife, of 6370 M 66. Nashville. Ml 49322. a* Mor tgogor to Everdry Waterproofing. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, of 900 47th Street. Wyoming. Michigan 49509. a* Mortgagee said mortgage having been recorded on April 25 1996. in the of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan al liber 658 Pogo 158-159 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid of dote of this notice the amount of $7.3)0.00 dollars principal. $191.21 interest for o total amount owing oC $7,070 66 from date hereof at 10.5% per annum and no suit or proceeding in low or equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by said mor­ tgage and the power of sale in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default Because of said default said mortgage, by virtue of the option given in said mortgage, has heretofore ond does now declare the entire prin­ cipal sum secured to be paid by mortgage to be due and payable to Everdry Waterproofing. Inc. forthwith. Therefore notice is hereby given that on Thurs­ day August 15. 1996 at I 00 p m at the South front outer door, of the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. Hostings. Michigan, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bid­ der al public auction or vendue for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid on said mortgage, together with interest, legal costs and charges of sole, including on attorney fee of $75.00 provided by low in so»d mortgage, lhe lands ond premises in said mortgage mentioned ond desenb ed os follows to wit Township of Maple Grove. County of Barry State of Michigan, to-wit lot 6 of Reppert Acres, according to the record­ ed plat thereof os recorded in Liber 4 of plats on poge 26. PP» 100-014-000-220 00 (larger uorcel). The length of redemption period from such sale will be sim (6) months from dote of sole MSA 77A 3240(6) Doted June 21 1996 CARR t MUllENDORE Attorneys for Everdry Waterproofing. Inc By Duane A. Carr (PI 1644) PO Bo. 40 Greenville. Ml 48838 (616)754-4611 (7 IB) Independence Day. the height of summer, came and went last week, and the weather was perfect all week for the many affairs, events, parties and reunions held that week The Lake Odessa Fair Parade was enjoyed by many Woodland people, as was the fair itself. Dr. Jack Trump was the grand marshal and a reception was held at Central United Methodist Church fellowship hall the afternoon following the parade. Art in the Park was held Saturday and as the weather was perfect, the crowds of people there were even larger than usual I sat in the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society booth for two hours in the morning and saw a great number of Woodland area people. a The Lakewood United Methodist Living Stones youth puppet and mime group held a bake sale on Dr. Tromp's office lawn and made a little more toward lhe performing trip they are taking to Florida lhe end of this month. Ford and Orpha Enz got together as they do every year over the July Fourth holiday period, and many of them camped at the pond on the property of Ron and Norine Enz on Woodland Road. Forty-five immediate family members were present, coming from Pennsylvania. Indiana and Illinois, as well as those who still live nearby. On the fourth, itself, a huge picnic was held at which there were 73 people as extended family members swelled the numbers. During the holiday campout Friday. 24 children, grandchildren and spouses had a work party al lhe Ford and Orpha Enz farm and painted the bam. shop and granary which had been power washed earlier. Many other odd jobs were also accomplished with much fun and fellowship occurring along with the work. It all looks great at the Enz farm on Woodland Road again Orpha mentioned how much Ford enjoyed the family campouts and the pride he would have had in the work achieved during the few days they were all together. He was greatly missed this first get-together holiday after his death. The Rev. Ward Pierce had cataract surgery on the second eye last week and is seeing well with both eyes again. Retired Rev. Jerry Bates is recovering well. His illness was not what it was originally supposed to be, but turned out to be reactions and side effects to some medicine he was taking, and he is doing very well now. Not only was the weather excellent for the fair. Art in lhe Park, and the Haskins family 150th reunion, but farmers got a lot done the same week. The little yellow airplane contracted through Crop Production Service al Woodbury was flying around busily for a few days early in the week. Clay Martz told me that Al’s Aerial Service from Ovid. Mich., was working out of the Ken Morris farm near Portland to spray for European com borer. The Department of Agriculture recommended spraying or dusting that week to help control that pest, but they said aerial spraying was more efficient. Crop Production Services had scheduled the spraying jobs in the area and other farmers were using on-thc-ground equipment. Doug MacKenzic had one of their tractors and a tank spraying the field around my house one evening early in the week. One morning. I was awakened by some equipment noises and got up to find Carl Langmaack had Jordan Road just west of my house completely blocked with a truck, tractor and big. high-wheeled spraying rig sitting in the road. He said he was filling the sprayer and was going to spray some Enz soybeans. He soon moved on and the road was cleared, and some of the soybean fields as well as com fields in the area got their recommended doses of poison. The afternoon of lhe Fourth of July. Harold and Nel Stannard had 14 guests at their home for grilled steak dinner. The guests were Earl Engle, George Schaibly, Robert and Virginia Crockford. Frank and Wilma Townsend. Marvin and Ella Kantncr. Lyle and Jean Sandbrook. Tom and Doris Niethamer. Cathy Lucas and Loma Little, their house guest from California. The sliced Hank steak and everything else including the strawberry short cake was delicious. When I left the Stannards. I went Io the Lake Odessa Depot to get some pictures and coverage of the registration reception and ice cream social that started the long-awaited Haskins family four-day get-together. I found The Rev. George Speas (left) and John Waite at the dedication of the plaque at lhe Meyers Cemetery. at least 100 people from many states al the depot. The group included many local or extended area folks, including some who were descended from America Haskins brother, James, and sister Rhoda Haskins Buxton, who came to this area approximately the same time as America and Mary Ann Haskins and their children. I was surprised to find my fnend Chris Pierson there with her mother. Betty Neil, and that they are descendants of James Haskins. The entire weekend was full of HaskinsMeyers events, including a lour on Friday and the dedication of a new tombstone in Lakeside Cemetery for America Haskins, who was moved there some decades ago when several families opted to move from lhe Meyers cemetery to the larger one. Saturday evening lhe group held a catered dinner al Lakewood United Methodist Church, at which Janet Thomas served Swiss steak to 150 people. Sunday a special worship service was held at Meyers Cemetery on the site of the original Meyers church and a new bronze marker mounted on wooden posts was dedicated by the Rev. George Speas. Chris Pierson sang a song about whether those who follow us find us faithful, and there were more than 100 people at that service. Later Sunday afternoon, I went to the celebration of Don and Adie Eckman’s 50th wedding anniversary and their daughter. Bonnie Bali's and her husband. Larry’s 25th. The tables were covered with yellow cloths, blue green streamers and yellow and while balloons with summer flowers decorated the tables and. to everyone's surprise, during the afternoon, four special guests entered the room to lhe playing of "Hail to lhe Chief." William and Hillary Clinton. Richard Nixon and Ross Pierot came in together and greeted the crowd with waves and hugs. Later, when masks had been removed, the impersonators were revealed to be Allen. Brian and David Haskins and Connie Haskins Teachwonh from Lake Odessa. Sunfield and Woodland. Adie later told me that the marvelous food had been catered by Rosie Hickey and that she thought there had been between 275 and 300 people al the party during lhe afternoon. Next weekend Zion Lutheran Church is presenting a bratwurst. German potato, cole slaw and home-made pie dinner to benefit Lakewood Habitat for Humanity. The meal will be cooked by Frank Townsend, Harold Stannard and a crew of Zion Lutheran members and served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday evening at the church which is on Vclte Road. A free-will offering for Habitat will be taken at the meal. I spent Friday afternoon in Marshall with my sister-in-law. Evelyn Lucas McClay. NEWS .of the local and area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! JOIN OUR CREW — DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED Retirees and housewives... this means you too!! We Provide • Training • Free Meals • Free Uniforms • Friendly Atmosphere ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Pick up an application at the counter! 1215 West State St. in Hastings tn America, you are not required to offer food to the hungry Or shelter to the homeless .In fact, one of the nicest things about living here in Amenta is that you really don’t have to do anything for anybody WHY IS STEVE DeBOER YOUR SHERIFF? In November of 1994, Sheriff David Wood announced his retirement effective at the end of the year. In accordance with State Law. a committee comprised of the County Clerk. Nancy Boerstna, the County Prosecutor, Dale Crowley, and the Probate Judge. Richard Shaw, was formed to appoint someone to finish Wood's term. Steve DeBoer and both of his opponents participated in the selection process. The committee chose Steve DeBoer to be your Sheriff. On January 1. 1995. Steve assumed the role of Barry County Sheriff. They judged him the best...now you be the judge. VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE, DEDICATION & INTEGRITY l-OUU-JJ l-YUJ I Vote DeBOER For Sheriff on August 6th Paid for by the Committee to Elect Sheriff DeBoer. P O Box 353. Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 11, 1996 No stepmother LEGAL NOTICES: MORTAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* been mode in the condition* of o mortgage mode by Mitchell Q Hover, o single mon ond Brenda S Clement, a single woman to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee dated March 22. 1988 ond recorded on March 23. 1988 in Liber 463. on poge 889. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond wo* assigned by mesne assignments to COUN TRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC (I k a Countrywide Funding Corporation) a* assignee by on assign men! dated February I. 1992 which was recorded on February 24. 1992. In Liber 535. on Poge 506 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Eight ond 29/100 dollars ($37,838 29). including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. o'clock, on July 25. 1996. Said premises ore situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, ond are described os: That part of Lots 614. 615 ond 616 of City, former­ ly Village, of Hostings, according to the recorded plat thereof, lying on the South side of highway. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480. 600 3241a in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sale Dated June 13. 1996 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (B10) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC 30300 Telegraph Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File 196052593 (7-11) MORTGAGE NOTICE (AM Countfee) MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by Michael A. Zimmerman ond Robin A Zimmerman, husband ond- wife, to Woodham* Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 14. 1990, ond recorded on February 14, 1990 in Liber 495. on Poge(s) 253. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by so.d Mortgagee to Fleet Mortgage Corporation by mesne assignment)*) dated March 8. 1990 ond recorded on June I 1990 in liber 499, on Poge 909 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due of the dote hereof the sum of Thirty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Four and 72 100 Dollars ($36,924 72) in­ eluding interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor tgoge and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, at two o'clock a.m. on August. 15. >996. Said premises are situated in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore describ­ ed o* The North!/2 of Lots 6 ond 7 of Block 7 of the Eastern Addition to lhe City, formerly Village of Hastings. Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof, except the North 10 feel of sold Lot 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from lhe dote of such sale, unless determined oban donded in accordance with 1948 CL 600.324Io. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole Doted July 3. 1996 Fleet Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO 8 ALT. Attorney* 320 E Big Boover Rd . Suite 190 Troy. Michigan 48083 (810) 689 3900 Fdo No 960674 (8/1) BARRY TOWNSHIP RagWar Miittag June 4. 1996 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All board member* present Minutes of Moy 7. 1996 meeting approved with 2 corrections. Treasurers report accepted os read. Pleasant Lk. Rd. must have 50% rood frontage in favor in order to pass. 20% rood frontage to end project. • PUBLIC HEARING JULY 2. 1996 7:00 p.m. Twp. Holl Accepted total bills of $31 240 12. Meeting adjourned at 9.X p.m. Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry Clerk William Wooer Supervisor (7/11) Your new Presto! Check Card works just as hard for the community! Tlie new Presto! Check Card not only offers a much more convenient way to pay tor your purchases, hut each time vou use the Presto! Check Card for an off-line debit to your checking account. United Bank will contribute $.10 to a charity in your community! Enjoy all the advantages of worldwide ATM access, make purchases any­ where MasterCard is accepted, access your checking account without writing a check....and help out a gtxtd cause in your own home town! Affairs approved? Dear Ann Landers: I read, with casual amusement, the exchanges in your column between the sexually overworked and under­ worked wives. Since there were n.x many male responses. I would like lo add mine My wife and 1 have been married for 30 years. She is attractive and desirable and was very sexy — until we married. When she let me know she was no longer interested in “that stuff.” I found it necessary to have my needs attended to. So. I took advantage of my long leash and sought the company of other women. What I found was incredible. While 1 could create delirious pleasure in my illicit female companions. I could evoke no more than a yawn from my wife. Often, we terminated operations prematurely because they were go­ ing nowhere. Does marriage really pul the dead hand on sexual excitement? This old joke rings true for many men: “How do you cure a nym­ phomaniac?” The answer is “Marry her.” Meanwhile. 1 will contin «e to experience the incredible passion of other women and enjoy my gift of sexuality, which has not waned although 1 will soon be 60. Now that 1 have told you the whole story, do 1 have your per­ mission? — Young at Heart. Dear Young at Heart: It is not up to me to grant or deny permission to married men who want to fool around. A great many couples find total fulfillment within their marriages. When your wife began to yawn, that was the time to fix it. Adios. Romeo. Good acting Dear Ann Landers: You are so good at alerting the public that I’d like to pass on a con that my friend and I fell for. Wc are two middle-aged women who were walking downtown in Washington. D.C.. after visiting a museum. A distraught, nicely dressed young woman approached us. “I hope you will help me.” she said. She was wearing some sort of identification tag on a chain around her neck. She told us she'd been in the department store and someone had stolen her wallet, including all her credit cards, money and “even my subway card.” She had a large purse with compartments, and I immediately visualized someone reaching in and removing her wallet. She con­ tinued. I’m a nurse. 1 desperately need a few dollars to get home.” According lo her l.D. card, she lived in an upscale, suburban area. My friend asked her to write down her name, address and phone number before we gave her $10. She told us. “God bless you.” and head­ ed for the subway. We tried to telephone the woman that even­ ing to see if she got home OK. There was no such name or number. The sympathetic operator reported that no one was listed with that name in the unlisted numbers or at the street address she gave us. This woman was a very good actress I always thought helping people in need was the chantable thing to do. I won’t be fooled like that again. Next time. I’ll say. “Let’s see the police report on the theft.” — Poorer and Less Trusting in D.C. Dear Pooer in D.C.: That con game is be­ ing played in every large city in the United Statets. I’ve had at least 10 letters like yours in the last week. I’m printing yours, and 1 hope it helps put an end to that racket. Choice result? McmhrrRMC fee UNITED BANK ' >1cf Ann Landers ''h/ thr.wdi Ikn.ember II. 1996 OF MICHIGAN THE GREAT BOOM AHEAD Many people are confused about the direction of the stock market and interest rates. Are you too, puzzled and wonder what is going on? Please join us for this special seminar on July 25,1996 at 7 p.m. at the Middle Villa, 4611 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville Free Desserts and Refreshments Harry Dent Jr., the author of "The Great Boom Ahead", has used his vast knowledge and experience to uncover a fairly simple method for picking the general direction of the stock market. We will also have a special guest from Federated Investors to speak at this seminar. Seating will be limited, so please RSVP by calling (616) 945-3553 or 1-800-288-5220 on our 24 hour reservation line. Edwardjones Dear Ann: Do you believe, as Albert Camus said, that “life is a sum of all your choices? — A Yalie and This Is No Joke. Dear Yalie: Not always. Sometimes life can sneak up on your blind side and hand you a double whammy that has nothing to do with your choices. Happy ‘fatties’ Dear Ann Landers: I read your answer lo 'Deprived and Bitter." the woman whose husband was too heavy to have sex. You said anyone who is 100 pounds overweight needs some serious counseling. I beg to differ. Why does everyone assume that an overweight person is a weak-willed slob who can't keep food out of his or her mouth? I know many "fatties." and we are happy people who would love to be thin. Mom of us have tried to lose weight, and often wc succeed, but it always comes back — partly GIRL, Shianne Elaine, bom at Pipp Com­ munity Hospital on June 27 to Amanda Knollhoff and Paul Main. Plainwell. BOY, Clay Alan, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 2 at 2:46 p.m. to Laurie and Brett VanderKodde. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. '4 oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Austin Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 2 al 8:30 a.m. to Sherri Uhl and Ar­ nold R. Histed. Nashville, weighing 10 lbs., and 23 inches long. GIRL, Fiona Brennan, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 3 at 6:40 p.m. to Joseph Shea and Brigit Brennan. Yankee Springs, weighing 6 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, McKayla Rae. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 3 at 2:50 p.m. lo Mr and Mrs. Donald “Jason" Lamance. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 12V6 ozs. and 22 inches long BOY, Kevin Franklyn. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 3 at 6:55 a m. to Regina and Paul May. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. IO!6 ozs. and 21 inches long because we are not willing to give up eating the things wc enjoy. Wc know this 1 am a woman, in my mid-50s. and am almost 100 pounds overweight. ! have been on every diet known to man. and each time. I’ve gained back more than I lost. But — I have a wonderful husband and childen who love me for what I am. My health is good, and 1 am rarely sick. 1 do have high blood pressure, which is con­ trolled by medication, but so did my father, who was normal-sized. I know the health risks of being overweight, but I also fed my body cannot take the large ups and downs of 60and 70-pound weight losses and gains. I have been trying for the last couple of years to cat "normally" and have succeeded moderately well, but I'm Mill overweight. Two of my three sisters arc also large women. We have determined that this is just the way we are and we will continue to take good care of ourselves and enjoy life. It's too short to worry about what other people think of us. Now if you Mill think I need counseling, please tell me why. and I'll be glad to get it. — Fat and Very Happy in N.C. Dear Fat and Happy: Anyone who is 100 pounds overweight and has high blood pressure is sure to develop health problems down lhe road. If it’s not the heart, it will be a stroke or severe problems with lhe legs and feet. You DO need counseling, but I doubt that it would be effective because you are much too defensive and your mind is not only closed but nailed shut. Good luck. Dear Ann lainders: I have been dating "Zeke" for one year Wo ve been living together for about eight months, and wc Ioyc each other deeply. Last February, a woman from Zeke's p»t ealied and left a message on our answering machine. She wanted Zeke to take a DNA test and. if the results were positive, sign over birth rights to her baby The child is now 18 months old. This woman was a one-night stand. Neither of them is certain the child is his. but Zeke took the test several days ago and wc xre awaiting lhe results. If ums woman decides to sue Zeke for child support, he plans to ask for cuMody. Zeke told me he’d prefer to sign over the birth rights, but he doesn't want to pay child support and not be able to raise the boy. I told him I would support his decision completely, but 1 refuse to help raise this child. I am only 19 and am a full-time college stu­ dent . Zeke is 25 and mature enough to handle parenthood. I am not ready to take care of so­ meone else* child. If I had known Zeke had a son. 1 would not have dated him to begin with. I love Zeke, but I'm not willing to be a step­ mother at this stage of my life. I pray every night that this boy is not Zeke’s child. Am'1 being immature or selfish? Help me make lhe right decision. Ann. — Undecided in Dalias. Dear Dallas Regardless of the outcome. 1 suggest that you move out. expand yodr horizons and date others You arc too young to be tied to a man who is having paternity problems. Planning a wedding? Whoi s right? What's wrung ? The Ann Landers Guide for Brides" will relive your anxiety Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a checi or money order for $3 75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers. P.O Box II562. Chicago. BL 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Latte Odessa NEWS Daylight now ends one minute stxtner each night, with the sun setting sooner and sunrise coming later. The Lake Odessa Fair parade was another success with a real sendoff. The Meam whistle refurbished about two years ago by Twin City Foods again was used at precisely 10 in the morning to mark lhe starting time of the parade. Personnel at the food plant had given it a practice run on Tuesday. It blew long and loudfly) on Wednesday. At the same time, there was a surprise flyover by two military planes, which went south to north over Fourth Avenue at the exact minute also. Darrell Slater was able to arrange this courtesy. Color guard, a police escon, the Lakewood band, and VFW auxiliary members on a float, preceded the convertible bearing Grand Mar­ shal Dr. Jack Tromp and his wife. Helen. The library float was in keeping with the summer reading theme. "Reading Rodeo.” Walking behind were horses, a bull and some cowboy s in cardboard box costumes to add more ertiphasis to the summer theme. The youngsters on lhe float tossed candy and the library staff walking along distributed bookmarks. Right to Life, and Center Stage Dance Studio had exhibits in the parade. Political candidates in lhe parade on foot were Sheriff Steve DeBoer of Barry County; Nancy Hickey, who is a candidate for Ionia County treasurer; Laurence McKaig. prosecuting attorney; and Ralph Thelen who is currently an Ionia Coun­ ty Commissioner. Robert Ridge and wife Joyce are listed as surviving children of Elmer Ridge. 76. of Lansing who died July 3. In a recent Stale Journal poll. Mark Cusack was named one of the infielders in a first team of lhe Capital Circuit. Mike Slater was named an outfielder, also on the first team. Chad Beard was named on the honorable mention list. In girls' softball Kristen Heinze was nam­ ed a pitcher for the "Dream Team. " Jennifer Mitchell was named an infielder on the second team and Angie McDiarmid was named an outfielder. The late Bob Gross, who was a homicide victim days later, wrote the story on the lop teams. His beat was high school athletics. Former residents seen at Art in the Park Saturday- included Chet and Mary Jane (Klahn) Trout. James and Lori (Graham) King of Big Rapids. Eli and Betty Casillas, former UPS deliveryman John AuMin and Family and Corsten family members. The 41st chicken barbecue, sponsored by Alethians and Fnends. will be Friday. July 12. at Fellowship Hall. Tickets are available at the church office. Lakewood Eye Care. Walkers Pharmacy and from Alethian members. Kim Deardorff is chairwoman. Take-out meals are available. Story Hour at the library Wednesday . July 17. at 10:30 a.m. will feature Don Tayl< r from Wild Birds Unlimited. The Story Hour float/entry won first place in the parade in its division. Friends of the Library sold their first 1.400 bratwurst sandwiches in the usual rapid, cons­ tant manner. The last hundred were sold in quantity. In a firM venture, the local fire department sold chicken breast sandwiches with tomato and lettuce, chips and iced tea. They sold 800 by late afternoon. Taco sales were brisk. Pizza by the slice was another new food item by yet another civic group. The musical entertainment all tnrough the day was a joy to hear. Many people brought lawn chairs or used the picnic tables and en­ joyed the sight of the performers as well. A big event of last week was the Haskins family reunion, with at least one activity plan­ ned for each day The opening event at the depot on the evening of July 4 was a getacquainted time. Joy McBride of North Carolina had prepared a tryptich display showing lhe many branches of the family. She tended the regiMration table and all registrants had a name lag matching lhe color of their line on the chan. Family ancestry charts were available on the table so one could enter a line’s ascent back to the Rev. America Haskins, who had led lhe family to Odessa Township from Ohio 150 years ago in 1846. Two branches of the family had extensive displays of photos in the depot. The showcases were filled with Bibles, books, copies of Civil War discharges, labeled photos from all branches of the family. The family of Fr. Charles Mason of Pewamo had held a wooden chair from the cabin of America Haskins all these years, and it was on display to all the visitors. Irene Haskins and granddaughter served ice cream and strawber­ ries to all the visitors. Cindy Waite tended the case with commemorative mugs inscribed with a quote from the sire of the family and local historical teams. The Friday plans drew enough for two trips of the 46-passenger bus to tour the farm homesites of the original settlers of the family and the unveiling of the marker at Lakeside cemetery for the family patriarch. This ser­ vice was led by Fr. Mason. Then many at­ tended the picnic supper at Tyler Creek cam­ pground. where about 30 of the visiting relatives stayed for the weekend. Earlier, Tabitha Waite had entertained the teenager visitors with tubing on Tyler Creek. Satur­ day’s dinner al Lakewood United Methodist Church had reservations for 130 with music by Kansas cousins, prizes and general conviviality. On Sunday, people were free to visit their church of choice and then to gather at the Meyers Cemetery on M-50 for a short service led by John Waite with prayer and scripture, a message from the Rev. George Speas representing the denomination. Waite had commented that probably ten churches in the immediate area have members whose forebears attended the Meyers church during its years. The service closed with a vocal solo by Mrs. Paul Pierson of Jordan Road. Recogni­ tion was made of Meyers family members present: Mrs. Elfa Creighton, age 96. Wesley Meyers Sr. of Sebewa Township. Ada Dennie of Lake Odessa and Marge Rairigh of Woodland. Not only did the visitors come from Florida. Kansas. Oklahoma. California, lb linois and Minnesota, but also they came by auto. Amtrak, plane and boat. One family crossed Lake Michigan on the ferry to Ludington. They stayed an at Ionia bed and breakfast. Lexington Suites in Grand Rapids, a campground. the new Motel Eight south of Ionia and possibly other lodging spots. Sadly, many local family members missed the oppor­ tunity of a lifetime to meet their kinsmen. One Kansas man commented that he saw Michigan as such a beautiful state he wondered why his grandfather ever left here to go to Kansas and live in a sod house. One has only to read the life stones of many families to see that mov­ ing from state to state was common during the mid to late 1800s as stories of cheaper land, greater opportunities and adventure were fac­ tors that drew people to see if the grass was truly greener on the other side of the (state) line. Flowers one sees this week are hydrangea blossoms on bushes, yarrow, roses, lilies, gloriosa daisies, coral bells, and hollyhocks. The hollyhock plants sold by the Lake Odessa Historical Society last year mostly had slo^. starts, but this year they grew rapidly, but at' intervals. The plants arc now more than six! feel Uli and have blooms of white, at least three shades of pink, red. A seed exchange' later in lhe summer may be a really good ideag If the 1996 plants do well, the perennial flower should make quite a showing by 199f to fulfill the Village Council directive back is the early 1930s that this become thg Hollyhock Village. The petunias planted by many homeow ners alongside M-50 and Jordan Lake Avenue are making quite a showing to assist the Chamber of Commerce in making the entrance into the village from either direction a floral welcome. The chamber provided lhe pink, purple, white and red plants to anyone willing to plant and lend them at curbside. The village park has much fronugc to display the trademark blooms. Art in the Park had the usual variety of crafts for sale. Items often seen as peopid walked through the park were wooden garden signs, ranging from individual markers fof herbs to "Welcome To Our Garden” to "On< Nice Grandma and One Old Buzzard Live* Here." Two stands sold woven rugs. Drie4 flowers, w rcaths ami all manner of dolls were CONTINUED on page 10 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... i---------------- --------- id’ s The Meyers families and the church hr by Catherine Lucas L'John and Cathrccn Meyers settled near lhe -Haskinses (sec Iasi week's "Time to Time") in 1850. Some of the children of the two ■ftunilics later intermarried. -‘The Meyerses with their five youngest children. Daniel. Mary Ann. Permelia, ■Valentine and Eliza and their two grown sons with wives. Ziba and Elizabeth Meyers and George N. and Mary Meyers, spent the printer of 1849-1850 in Charlotte during a move from Bloom Township. Seneca County. Ohio. John Meyers purchased land in the northeast quarter of Woodland Township. Between Aug. 12 and 18, 1849, he purchased more than 1,174 acres on Sections I. 2. and 3. plus other property in Odessa Township. Ionia County, ./ith his later purchases, John Meyers acquired enough land to give each of his children a 160-acre (Tact ''Ziba Meyers kept an account of some of those early days. He reported that he and his Wife came to Woodland Township in February 1850. along with his brother, Daniel Meyers, son of John Meyers, and Otis and Elzetta (Haskins) Meyers. George N. Meyers. In March of that year. Ziba employed Orville M. Smoke “to chop eight acres...the timber up in logging lengths and to pile the brush in heaps or rows, to trim up the tops and small timber, the rail and sawing timber to be left ^anding." This was to be accomplished on or before the first day of October 1850. payment was $5 an acre, to be paid by the first day of November. S With improvement to the I aid under way. a log house was erected and Ziba Meyers related “that we landed in our house the 16th day of June 1850.“ By this time John and Gathreen Meyers and the remainder of their family had built quarters and made the final part of their migration to Woodland Township. The three Meyers families banded together in the unbroken wilderness to begin a new life as pioneers. They settled near the Haskinses, who had come four years earlier. Some of the children of the two families later intermarried. Both families were followers of the United Brethren in Christ faith. . According to The History of Woodland. Ifahigan 1837-1987 by Catherine Mary Arnott I- “The United Brethren in Christ Church was the first Protestant denomination to be healed in the United States. On Pentecost Sunday in 1767, a gathering of people from many different Christian backgrounds met in Isaac Long's bam in Lancaster. Pa. Meetings of this nature, held in the outdoors pr inside bams, were not unusual in this period of American history. That day. two pen who had done extensive evangelistic preaching met for the first time. The preacher for the afternoon was Martin Boehm. On a high tide of spiritual peace and power at the close of lhe sermon, Philip William Otterbein threw his arms around Boehm and exclaimed in German. 'We arc brethren.' “The two pastors were of different denominational backgrounds, but they joined together and were elected as the first bishops 6f the United Brethren in Christ Church, in Much capacity they served until their deaths. These circuit riders rode horseback through the wilds of Pennsylvania. Maryland and Virginia. As the church followed lhe train of population westward, other circuit riders rode iato Ohio. Michigan and Indiana. •»From Sandusky these missionaries organized missions, and early churches in Jackson. Ingham and Eaton counties." ■ As early as 1831. the United Brethren Church began to move into Michigan. Both the Wabash and Sandusky conferences sent Workers into Michigan during the 1830s and over the years several missions were formed. This photo was taken in 1885 of (back, from left) Lydia (Meyers) Jones. Edwin S. Meyers. Permelia (Meyers) Hamp, Ellen I. (Meyers) Morrow, (front) Gathreen (Meyers) Dodds. Samuel Meyers. Freeman A. Meyers. Julia Ann (Haskins) Meyers and William S. Meyers. In 1849 the Sandusky Conference established lhe Eaton Mission in the area of Eaton County. This mission included lhe Woodland Township area of Barry County. The Religions Telescope, a denominational publication of the United Brethren in Christ Church, reported that in 1850 the Eaton Mission had five appointments, two classes and a membership of 15. The preacher received a salary of $11.70 annually. A communication to the Religious Telescope on Apnl 23,1850. written by Stephen Lee. the presiding elder of lhe Grand River Circuit, said that the “Eaton Mission has no preacher on it. except what time I get to labor there, it presents an opening sufficient to form two large circuits and will demand two preachers (in) another fall." John Meyers was bom in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in 1800. He and his parents moved to Lt.zernc County. Pa., and then lo Ohio. It was from Ohio that John and Cathreen Meyers came with their family of six sons and three daughters to Woodland Township in 1850. Soon after the Meyers family settled in the Woodland area, on June 3.1850. they began organizing the class that would become known as the Meyers Church. The small congregation met in a log schoolhouse, which stood on a southeast comer just opposite from where the church would be built. The six charter members of the class were George N. Meyers, the class leader, Ziba B. Meyers, the class steward; and Mary, Elizabeth, John and Cathreen Meyers. The church itself was built in 1851 or 1852 — sources differ in their information. A report written by J. C. Bright, presiding elder, for the Religious Telescope, a denomination magazine, in February 1851, stales that "Brother John Meyers told me he intended to circulate a subscription among his neighbors, get what he could, and then not heed lhe subscription but foot the bill and have a house (church)." The subscription was taken, with John John and Cathreen Meyers Meyers underwriting lhe majority of the proposed cost of a new church building. One week later, on March 19, 1851, George N. Meyers and wife Mary sold one acre of land to lhe trustees of the United Brethren in Christ Church in Woodland Township for lhe sum of $5. This land was on Section 3 of Woodland Township (the present day location on the southwest comer of Eaton Highway and Vehe Road). The carpenter contracted to build the church was Emanuel Cramer, who would later marry Mary Ann Meyers, a daughter of John' Meyers Jr. He was assisted by Stephen Haight. Four thousand, three hundred feet of lumber was subscribed. The donor of the lumber (presumed lo be John Meyers Sr.) was credited with a donation of $21.50, which totals $5 per thousand feet of lumber. The great majority of the church was constructed of walnut, including even the seals. The portions of the foundation, which remain today, indicate the church was approximately 25 by 30 feet. The building was painted red with a white trim, and for many years it was known as “the little red church.” The cost of the building amounted to $550. One record says that lhe Rev. William Kennard continued in his appointment on the Barry Mission throughout 1853, when the construction of the Meyers Church was completed. This gave the structure lhe honor of being the first United Brethren in Christ Church built within the bounds of lhe Michigan Conference. (Note: this does not distinguish the Meyers Church as the first church edifice in Michigan, but in the Michigan Conference alone.) Because this area was still a wilderness, it provided daily challenges for lhe hearty pioneers. Ziba Meyers recorded in his account book that a day’s wages for logging in 1852 was 50 cents. The same rate was given for threshing, cleaning wheat. branding, rail cutting and husking com. At that time, Ziba recorded the value of a cow at $17. Butter went for 37.5 cents for three pounds. He also recorded that daily activities included mowing thistles, killing hogs, sawing logs, working on a well, drawing com to Hastings, working on the road, cradling grain, digging 'talers, shearing sheep, drawing dung, scoring timber and making a pair of shoes for 62 cents. Over the next several years, these families continued to lame lhe wilderness and lay a foundation for later generations. Hiram Rathbun was appointed to be in charge of the Eaton Circuit. There usually were three or more churches on a circuit, and a circuit riding preacher could gel to each church only once in two or three weeks. Meyers Church was on the Eaton Circuit handled by Rev. William Titus and James Nixon, whom historians claim preached at the Meyers Church during its first years. They were early conference ministers and may have preached there on Sundays when Hiram Rathbun was serving other appointments. The Rev. William Titus lived in Charlotte at one time, and one of his sons mamed one of John Meyers' daughters. In 1853. the Meyers Church was placed on the Barry Mission, and William Kennard,, missionary, was placed m charge. Arthis time the church reported a membership of 22. Legal papers regarding lhe trusteeship of the United Brethren in Christ Meyers Church were drawn up in 1859. This was necessary according to the discipline and usage of the church and the revised statute laws of the State of Michigan. J. W. Otto Samuel and G. N. Meyers were appointed trustees. The papers were signed by Hiram Rathbun, as presiding elder and by George Meyers as justice of the peace During the Civil War yean, in 1862 and 1863, Benjamin Hamp was placed in charge of the Meyen Church. John Meyen became known as "Grandpa" Meyers in the vicinity. He had many grandchildren, and numerous people can trace their ancestry back to his family. He attended lhe church faithfully. He was no longer able to walk and would be earned into the church to attend the services. On April 3, 1877, his funeral was held in the same little church, and he was buried in the cemetery there where he remains to this dale. During his lifetime, Robert Gearman. a descendent and active history preserver in the area, had a newer tombstone placed between the stones of John and Cathreen Meyers because of the increasing fragility of the original stones. A quote from the obituary of John Meyers said, “Father Meyers' house was the preacher’s house, and his money was the preacher’s help. His children living are all members of lhe United Brethren Church. One is a minister of the Gospel and now on a circuit, winning souls to God. Father Meyers introduced the church into Barry County when it was a wilderness." Many interesting stories have been written about the gatherings held in this first church building of Woodland Township. Other groups met in the building and organized their own churches. Wagon loads and sleigh loads of people hungry for the Gospel and for social contact came to attend meetings and special services held there. One early settler in Odessa Township who later became a minister in the Michigan United Brethren Conference, told of his conversion, which took place in the Meyers Church, in an article “Old Pioneer Days" which appeared in the Lake Odessa Wave in 1907. The old settler said that his family went to church night after night in their lumber wagon, picking up a neighbor family on the way. Isaac Mouret's history referred to lhe Meyers Church as the “little, old. red church which stood on lhe corner of the cemetery a little south and east of Lakeside Cemetery." Mourcr told how the Meyers class encouraged the starting of a church in West Odessa, which became the West Odessa United Brethren Church. Il was later into lhe village of Lake Odessa and is now known as the Calvary United Brethren Church. In 1871. the Meyers Church hosted the Michigan Conference of the United Brethren Church. The chairman for this Conference was J. Carter, and the presiding elders-elect were B Hamp. J. Carter and T. B Miller. In 1880. the Rev. William Breidenstein preached at the Meyers Church every two weeks. The church had a membership of 40 at that time. Jacob King was superintendent of the Sunday School, which had five teachers and a total attendance of 48. The class leader was Silas Meyen. and the trustees Emanuel Cramer. Silas Meyen and Philip Davis. The second quarterly meeting on Barry Circuit, Michigan Conference, was held at Meyen Church Dec. 17 and 18, 1887. The Rev. William N. Breidenstein. the presiding elder, preached on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. After the preaching, the sacrament of communion was administered to nearly 100 persons. The Rev. J. M. Stone was the pastor at this time. At the General Conference of the United Brethren in Christ Church, held in 1885 at Fostoria. Ohio, some members wishing to change the organic law of the church to get rid of the paragraph that excluded members of secret societies from becoming members of the church, and making way to amend the constitution, appointed a committee for that purpose. They, having the matter under consideration, formulated a new constitution and Confession of Faith. This was brought to the people of the church. Quite a dissatisfaction sprang up in several instances... in certain puts of lhe church at large about the way the work was done. Michigan Conference took a stand against the work of lhe General Conference of 1885... and of the committee... and at lhe session of 1888... they refused to appoint a board of tellers to receive and count the vote on lhe new constitution and Confession of Faith... thereby depriving lhe lay members of the privilege to vote on the measure. At the General Conference of 1889 held at York, Pa., May 9, the conference adopted the report of the committee by a vou of 110-20 against on the proclamation of the bishops of the result. On Monday, May 13. 15 of the delegates and one bishop seceded from the conference. The Meyen delegates, H. T. Barnaby and W. S. Titus, were among them. The foregoing work of the General Conference of 1885 caused a great deal of bad feeling in the Meyers class and conference. It tended to curtail the missionary work of the conference, killed the women’s missionary society and tended to weaken the efforts of the church in its work of love and mercy. (Taken from A History of the First United Brethren in Christ Church Odessa Township by Wallace Shroll.) The issue of secret societies was divisive throughout all United Brethren in Christ churches and the Meyers Church was no exception. It is most likely it was this issue that caused the eventual disbanding of this congregation. Over the next several years, the controversy continued and the future of the United Brethren in Christ Church became uncertain. The two factions became known as the Radical United Brethren (those remaining faithful to the old constitution) and the Liberal United Brethren (those adhering to the new constitution and in favor of secret societies). The Meyers congregation would have been "labeled” radical, and they adamantly opposed membership in any secret society. With the division of the conference, the question of property ownership became a key debate with legal action taking place. Initially the liberal faction took control of the property. This meant many things in different locations. Many churches were used by both factions, but the Meyers Church suffered in its cause to remain true to its convictions. In 1892, as a result of further legal action, all church property was shifted in ownership from lhe liberal faction lo the radical faction. At the quarterly meeting Aug. 20. 1892. at lhe Meyers Church, the trustees of the Meyers Church reported church expenses of $5. The value of the church property was $ 150 and seems to indicate a transaction of some type. The result of all of this controversy results in some confusion. The liberals and radicals attempted to live in harmony, but did not succeed. In West Odessa, the issue even took root in lhe Meyers family. All the remaining children oi John Meyers Sr. joined ranks with the Radical United CONTINUED on page 10 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11. 1996 TIME, continued... Brethren except Mary Ann (Meyers) Cramer She and her husband, Emanuel Cramer (the original builder of the Meyers Church) became leaders of lhe Libera) United Brethren and helped organize the liberal class in Lake Odessa History has shrouded many of the facts, but during lhe controversy over this issue that split the church, the Meyen United Brethren in Christ Church closed its doors. The last reference that has been found concerning any organized class comes from the Lake Odessa Wave dated April 21. 1893. which states that Rev. Hamp preached at lhe Meyers Church Sunday. Earlier news repons seemed to indicate that Rev. Hamp was to preach every two weeks at the Meyen Church beginning in April of 1893. but no further indication of this can be found. An 1895 Barry County Atlas does not even show the church as existing at that time. Sometime from 1895 to 1897, the structure itself was either moved or dismantled. It has been reported in several sources that the wood from the Meyen Church was used in the construction of a bam now owned by Ed Leak in Sebewa Township. Ionia County. Leak says al this time he is unable to identify any lumber in his bam as t>eing from the church. Several sources seem to indicate that the Meyers Church did not. in essence, disband but that some of the members were the seed that organized the Woodbury United Brethren in Christ Church. It appears as if a great majority of the membership of the Meyers class transferred to Woodbury and were instrumental in its actual organization. The obituary of Ida H. (Meyen) Smith stated that she was a member of “the Old Meyen Church, which later built a new church at Woodbury ." The church at Woodbury followed in the Radical United Brethren tradition and upheld the beliefs of the Meyen Church. It has now been a century since the Meyers United Brethren in Christ Church ceased to exist, but its effects have been far reaching. Almost every church within a 10-mile radius can trace some aspect of its beginning to this pioneer church. The influence of John Meyen, America Haskins and the other early pioneers and ministen of this church cannot even begin to be measured. It is fitting and proper that a bronze marker will be placed upon the site of that historic church this summer Humane Society unveils design for proposed shelter building Voters al the Aug. 6 primary election will have a chance to decide if they want lo ap­ prove a half mill for one year to fund a new shelter. A half mill will generate about $448,351. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A schematic floor plan design for a pro­ posed new 4.240-squarc-foot Barry County Anima) Shelter was unveiled Tuesday by the County Humane Society and the concept was approved by the County Board of A group of county citizens spearheaded lhe idea of letting citizens decide the issue and the Barry County Board of Commissioners, in a split vote, agreed to place the proposal on the ballot. Commissioners have said they Commissioners. County Board Chairman James Bailey was absent. CENA’S First and second shifts, varied hours available. If not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Eam *500 upon MKUUMful completion of * two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employ­ ment opportunities lor Individuals who are Interested In the nursing held. All shltts available upon hire. We oiler health Insurance, vacation and IHnees benefits and a Marling wage of MJS per hour. Claeses start JULY 24 and end AUG. 7. The Ural8 days of class will be from 800AM until 4 30PM and the last 4 days ol class will be from 8:15AM until 3MPM. II you are Interealed In taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 800AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday to Illi out an application, before JULY 22. INS. Applicants chosen to take lhe class do not pay for the class No phony calls. P*MM. NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY cm be read fTbrnappie <£Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hasting*, Ml 49058 Shafer honored by County Board Retiring Wendell Shafer (right) of Fair Lake has been honored by the Barry County Board of Commissioners for his contributions to the citizens of Barry County. In the photo. Commissioner Robert Wenger, chairman of the County Development Committee, presents a framed copy of the resolution tribute to Shafer. Shafer has served as chairman of the County Zoning Commission in the earty 1970s and has served on the Planning Commission from 1985 to April of this year. In addition, he served on the Solid Waste Commission and the Parks & Recreation Board and is responsible for the installation of all the recycle signs around Barry County. A R T S July .. 12 and,n13 Fish Hatchery Park Hastings, MI A FREE Festival of the Arts: Theater, Visual Art, and Music SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: John Hosier Hope township Supervisor August 6 Primary Paid for by Committee to Beet John Hosier 5118 WaMorff. Delton. Ml 49046 LAKE 0, continued Home Visitor - Full time position responsible for developing individual education plans for pre-school children. High school diploma or GJB JJ., and a CDA plus twelve hours of early child development required. Must have up-todate physical with tuberculosis (TB) test when hired. Submit applications to: CAASCM, Attn: M. Salyers, P.O. Box 1026, Battle Creek, MI 49016 no later than 7/31/96. EOE 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 July 12 • 6 pm - 7:30 pm Jack & the Beanstalk & The Fisherman & His Wife Performed by The Youth Theater Guild Directed by Peg Hemerling & Tod Willard 8 pm - 9 pm, Hastings City Band Directed by Joe Lajoye July 13 10- 6 Art Exhibits and Sales 11- 3 children’s Art Activities 12 UNTIL GONE - PIG ROAST 12- 1 Ric Castleman - Vocals 1-2 Kitty Donohoe - Michigan Stories & Songs 2-3 Scholarship Winners: Flute, Violin, and Cello Trio with... Eleanore, Keri, and Heidi Schroeder and vocal performance by...Sarah Lajoye 3-4 Les Jazz - Big Band Sound 4-5 Paul Meek - Keyboard 5- 6 Recyclettes PIG ROAST Vocals $5.00 6- 7 Paul Meek Roast Pork Sandwich, Cole Keyboard Slaw. Chips. Pickle. Iced Tea Sc . Lemonade 7:30-9 Jive at Five - Jazz, Blues, Swing 55 55 55 55 “55” Mom — “35” , Denise 35 35 35 Grandma Aunt Neesey 35 __ July 11 July 13 55 We Love You! 55 Deb, Amanda, Sami 33 ■ 5 55 35 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 R.N. NURSE AIDE INSTRUCTOR RN with some experience in long term care to teach State Certified Curriculum. TRAIN THE TRAINER AND SKILLED OBSERV­ ER background preferred. County owned, 138 bed SNF in Barry County. Excellent work environment, as well as excellent wage/benefit package. Contact Karen Marr RN, DON at 616-945-2407 ext. 444 for an interview. ‘Qibrnapple ffManor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. EOE The 24 dog runs arc 6 by 4 for each and that size "is considered very acceptable." Wiggins said. The design allows for easy fu­ ture expansion if more dog runs are needed, she said. The rest room includes a shower stall "which is important to control the spread of disease" if a worker has lo handle a diseased anima). Wiggins said. The cat area is 9 by 16 feet and has "dou­ ble decker" cages "as we have now." Another room is for food preparation and includes storage and could possibly have a washer and dryer to wash donated towels and sheets that are used in the cages. The euthanasia room is 10 by 8 feel. A 9 by 16 foot isolation/quarantine room with two runs and one cage is part of the plan. "This is considered very important in cur­ rent facilities for the purpose of trying to prevent the spread of disease, and also when you have a dog that’s brought in for a dog bite quarantine, this is where the dog would be put (away from the public)." Wiggins said. Changes can be made to the plan, she said. * ELECT ★ 'The Thoniapplpfh'ts Council Presents... do not have enough funds in county coffers lo pay for a new structure. Some citizens and commissionen havt contended that the current shelter off Apple Street in Hastings has been inadequate for a number of yean. The local Humane Society is working with an architect and wants voters to know before lhe election what kind of building would be constructed if they approve lhe millage. Architect fx the project is Architects In­ corporated. an Elkhart. Ind., firm that has extensive experience in designing veterinary clinics, humane facilities and animal control facilities. The firm received the award of ex­ cellence in 1973 and a special design awar^ in 1974. both by Veterinary Economics They have designed animal hospitals io Ohio. Indiana. Illinois. Michigan. New York and Massachusetts and an anima) control building in Cass County. Kathy Wiggins. Humane Society presi­ dent, explained the building design at this week’s County Board meeting. The proposed building has a 12- by 10foot waiting room and a separate reception area and three-work station "work room area and two meeting rooms that has a movable partition to use as one large room. Those rooms could be used for educational pro­ grams for lhe public or give people an op­ portunity to interact with animals prior to adopting being sold. The village police on bicyc patrol were busy during the forenoon bnngu back warnings that certain can and true! would be towed away if not movt immediately. On Sunday, Willard and Margat Brodbeck entertained 25 of the senior swii men who use the pool at Ionia High Scho twice each week at a picnic dinner at tht pond on Jordan Road. Guests came fre Muir. Long Lake, Ionia. Woodland. La Odessa. On Sunday afternoon. Geraldine Klahn Lake Manor was the guest of honor at an op house to mark her 90th birthday anniversa at the Congregational Church dining root There also to greet her guests were h daughter Barbara with busband Dick Grat of Byron Center, grandson Gary and famil Niece Mary Jane (Klahn) Trout and husbu Chet of Grand Ledge were present, as well other Klahn and Reiser relatives and rm friends. Ladies of the church tended the I table. Meredith Cleland of Washington state w guest soloist at Central UM Church on Su day. She had studied violin for ten yean. SI is a granddaughter of Ruth Montague. The Tom Thompsons had as guests for tl long weekend Mindy’s parents and young sister from Ohio. Bruce an Janet Gariock and son Brian Big Rapids were Sunday night visitors of 11 mother and brother after seeing their si David off from Detroit Metro airport for three-week visit to Janet's brother and fami in College Station. Texas. Karen Cunningham was included on it i dean's list at Central Michigan UniversitJ along with the Banks sisters, Sara and Jan mentioned in an earlier column. Karen is d daughter of Lloyd and Diane of King Roa Her grandparents are Audra and Arnold Cut ■ ningham of Martin Road, who will be havii an open bouse on July 21 at Lakewood Ul Church to observe their 50th wedda : anniversary Carole Winkler Kind of Grand Rapa recently received her associate’s degree as i legal secretary from Davenport Business CoJ lege. She is the daughter of Debbie and Rog* Winkler; granddaughter of Betty and Pc* Carey. Dick and Vergie Winkler; and greaj granddaughter of Reine Peacock. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11, 1996 — Page 11 CINEMA MURAL continued from page 1 Artis! Adam Feldpausch. who designed the mural for Cinema 4, fills in some of the black area near E.T.’s face. The midway, with lots of food, tun. drinks and amusements, will be up and running next Monday at noon. with rides from W.G. Wade Shows. The Barry County Fair will run from Saturday. July 13, to Sunday. July 21. 144th Barry County Fair gets under way Saturday The 144th annual Barry County Fair this year will be held July 13-21 at the fair­ grounds site at the Barry Expo Center on M­ 37 between Hastings and Middleville. The fair will feature harness racing, tractor pulls, demolition derbies. Supercross races, antique tractor parades, a professional rodeo, country music concerts, carnival rides, the -midway, and. of course, a wealth of 4-H competitions and ceremonies. The action will get under way Saturday morning. July 13. with a variety of 4-H competitions and harness racing will start at 1 p.m. at the grandstand. The youth dog judging will take place at 9 a.m. at the show arena, along with non-livestock judging and Young Clovers at the sheep and swine bam Barrel judging will follow at noon at the sheep and swine bam. Sunday's activities will be led off by cavy showmanship and breed classes at 11 a.m. Hamess racing will have its second day. be­ ginning al 1 p.m. Most of the afternoon will be taken by open class non-livestock entries at banquet hall; pocket pets at lhe goat show tent, rabbit crafts; and a gospel music jam­ boree at the variety tent. The youth dog agility class will be at lhe show arena at 5 p.m and a youth talent show and clowning and style revue arc planned for 6 p.m. at the variety tent. Rabbit showmanship and Young Clovers will dominate the show arena Monday morn­ ing. July IS. and youth goal judging will lake place at the goal show tent. Hamess rac­ ing will being its third day at noon and the open class flower judging, open class agron­ omy and open class horticulture will be al I p.m., as will rabbit meal and breed judging at the show arena. The W.G. Wade Shows will start rides at 4 p.m. Monday with a special price of $10 for all day. Other specials will be noon to 6 p.m. for Kids Day Wednesday , one pace of $7; one pnee of $10 for all day Thursday and a "Last Blast" of $10 from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. July 20. Also on tap Monday will be the youth poultry judging at 4:30 at the show arena, livestock judging at the show arena at 7 p.m.. a special "Local Band Night" event at 7 p.m. at the variety tent, lhe first of the early evening antique tractor parades and a de­ molition derby al the grandstand, with a $6 price for admission. Youth horse judging will open Tuesday's RCtivities at 8 a.m. at the horse arena, fol­ lowed al 9 by open class non-livestock judg­ ing and youth sheep judging and open class at lhe show arena. The youth cat show will be ai lhe variety tent at 1 p.m. and youth TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING and FILING of SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Pleasant Lake Area Private Road Improvement Special Anoiimont District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that trie Township Board ol the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its Intention to make certain road Improvements consisting of the paving and other Improvements to certain private roads (the "Improvements"), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, has made Its final determination ol a special assessment district lor the Improvements, which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed. Pleasant lake Aiea Private Rood impu• eitrain apecioi Assessmefn unmet Lots and Parcels Numbered: 08-03-005-045-00. -10. -50 080300803500 0803-005-046 00, -10. -20. -30 080300803600 08-03-005-047-00. -40. -50 0803-100001-00 08-03005-048-00 0803-100002 00 080300505600 08 03 100-00300 080300505700 0803-10000400 080300505800 0803-10000500 0803005059-00 0803-100006-00 080300506000 0803-10000700 0803-005061 -00 0803-10000800 080300506200 0803-10000900 080300506300 0803-10001000 0803005-06400 08-03 100-011 00 0803 005-065-00. -10 0803-10001200. -50 0803-00802900 08-03 100-014-00 080300803000 0803-10001600 0803-00803100 080300803200 080300803300 080300803400 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Barry has made and certified a special assessment roll for the district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the costs of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 7TH DAY OF AUGUST. 1996. AT 7 O'CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 155 E. ORCHARD ST., DELTON. Ml 49046. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIR­ MATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or parly in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry Deborah Dewey-Perry, Clerk Dated: July 2. 1996 Township of Barry swine judging will take place al 2 p.m. al lhe show arena. Rabbit live meat judging will be al 6 p.m. al the rabbit bam. The karaoke contest quarterfinals are scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the variety tent and the second of the nightly antique tractor parades will get under way. again in lhe early evening. The professional rodeo will cap (he day s events at 8 p.m. at the grandstand. Admis­ sion is $7. Wednesday will be Senior Citizen Day. in which all seniors will be admitted al half price until 5 p.m. Starting lhe activities will youth horse judging at 8 a.m. in the horse arena, fol­ lowed by youth beef judging and open class in the show arena. The 4-H rabbit skillathon will be at 10 a.m. al the rabbit bam. A kids* pedal pull will be held at 1 p.m. around lhe garden area behind banquet hall. The karaoke contest s semifind round will take place al 7 p.m. at the variety tent, another antique trac­ tor parade will be held in lhe early evening and lhe Motocross will be at ^he grandstand starting Wj p.mt. with aj^cest.» * Open tffcs goats will Bathe firit activity Thursday, at 9 a.m.. at lhe goat tent. Youth dairy and open class judging will be at lhe show arena al 10 a.m. and horse Young Clovers will be in the horse arena at 11, fol­ lowed by horse games and contests. There will be 4-H demonstrations at the variety tent al 2 p.m. A small animal sale will be al the show arena, starting at 6. Thursday night will be designated as Fam­ ily Night al the fair, in which all grandstand events arc free of charge. Closing out the day will be a concert by Solid Ground and A) Lopez & lhe Mackinac Bandits at the grandstand. Friday will be Barry County Farm Bureau Day and Ladies Day. All ladies can get in for $1.50 until noon. Starting the day will be a livestock fash­ ion show at the show arena al 8:30. followed by a free Ladies Day program at 10 al lhe va­ riety lent. Open class draft horse and ponies, fol­ lowed by the youth draft horse judging, will be at the horse arenas, starting at I. The annual livestock sale will be at the show arena, also starting at 1. The evening will be highlighted by a trac­ tor pull at the grandstand, with a $7 admis­ sion price, and the karaoke contest finals, with more than $1,000 in prize money, will take place in the variety tent. The final day of lhe fair. Saturday, July 20, will start with the annual Show of Champions at 8:30 in the show arena. A draft horse pull will be at 9 and a safety trac­ tor contest will get under way al 11. Antique tractor pulls will be held al noon at lhe grandstand, with no admission cost. The Youth Fair Awards celebration will take place at 12:30 at the show arena, followed by a livestock skillathon al the picnic pavil­ ion. a "Cruising to the Fair" car club event at 3. adult beef showmanship at (he show arena and 4-H youth games at 4 p.m. The fourth annual WBCH/True Value Country Showdown will be at 4 p.m. at the variety tent. Closing out the evening Saturday will be another demolition derby at the grandstand, with a $6 admission, starting at 7 p.m. Read the BANNER Every Week for COMPLETE SPORTS COVERAGE of Barry County SPORTS! effects. Trip to the Moon,' foreshadowing the decades ahead. Then, moving left, it's Charlie Chaplin, from the Golden Age of silent screen comedy. Next is ‘Gone With the Wind' because of its timelessness and permanence... "It's followed by 'Casablanca.' also very popular still today. 'Singin' in the Rain' is the champion of musicals, dance. Then we have Jaws.' representing the fright films, and Star Wars' and "Raiders of the Lost Ark which have both sparked entire genres them­ selves. And what tnbute would be complete without *E.T.,’ a fantasy figure who has captured everyone's heart. "Top Gun' represents the fast aelion/sex symbol films... which brings us to the '90s and Forrest Gump,' a modem classic," Feldpausch said. He also designed a logo for Cinema 4 and incorporated it into the left side of the mural. There is space around the logo so that in the future more movie images may be added. The Dorcys are supplying all the materials for the mural and they plan to present Feldpausch with a one-year pass to their theater when lhe work is finished. Feldpausch is an illustration major at Kendall College of Art and Design and is employed part-time for Thayne Advertising Consultants in Battle Creek and has a part lime job at the ExpressMart to stay "in touch with the family business. Felpausch." He also does fine portraiture in his spare time. Read all the NEWS and SPORTS of Bany County in The Hastings BANNER WAYLAND TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 1 Adopted: July 1,1996 Effective: August 1,1996 MARTIN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. *1 Adopted: June 12,1996 Effective: August 1,1996 ORANOEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 1-96 I.-- . < .1* I > > i . Adop|ftd:June,4,J996 lu i Effect)*: August^ 1996 • . . >'4E"i' i-Sf YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 4 Adopted: June 13,1996 Effective: August 1, 1996 An Ordinance lo amend Section G of Article V of the Sewage Disposal System Ordinance. Rate and Mandatory Connection, Usage. Regulations, and Enforcement by adding a provision authorizing payment of Connection Fees over time for existing and new construction where approved by the Gun Lake Area Sewer and Water Authority Board THE TOWNSHIPS OF WAYLAND AND MARTIN, ALLEGAN COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF ORANGEVILLE AND YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAIN: SECTION I AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V Article V. Section G, of the Sewage Disposal System Ordinance. Rate and Mandatory Connection Usage, Regulations, and Enforcement, Is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section G Payment of Connection Fee. 1. Connection fees as set forth herein shall be due and payable in cash upon application tor connection to the System; provided, however, that said fees for other than new construction may be payable in Installments as follows: a) any installment payment agreement shall be in wnting and approved by the Authority; and b) the term of the Installment payment agreement shall not exceed five (5) years; and c) if paid in installments, the first installment shall be payable upon application to connect, and all subsequent installments plus Interest shall be payable annually thereafter on September first (1st); and d) in addition to the installment payment, there shall annually be due and payable on September 1, Interest on the unpaid balance at a rate of at least seven (7) percent per annum; and e) where an installment payment agreement is requested, the Authority shall have discretion to permit or deny installment payment of connection charges for new construction as provided for herein, taking into account the total amount of the connection charges due; the costs of administration and billing of installments; the appropriate term of the installment payment agreement, and the appropriate interest rate (in light of the amount involved, the interest rates then prevailing in the market generally, and the risk associated with an installment payment agreement)." 2. For new construction, the connection fees as set forth herein which shall be due and payable in cash upon application for connection to the System may be paid as follows: a) $1,000 per single family residential equivalent as reflected in Exhibit A of this Ordinance to be paid at the time a building permit is obtained; and b) the entire balance to be paid In full before connection to the System; and c) in the event the applicant chooses to use the method of payment provided for in this subsection, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the entire connection charge has been paid in full. d) It the applicant for the building permit or other person responsible for payment of the connection charge has not paid the full connection charge required by this Ordinance within six (6) months of the date of the payment required under subsection 2a) above, interest shall be required to be paid on the unpaid balance at a rate of at least seven (7%) percent per annum calculated from the date of the first payment to the date the connection charge is paid in full. The interest rate shall be equal to the rate of interest charged on installment payments as provided for in subsection 1. e) the applicant for permission to pay connection charges in accordance with this subsection 2 shall sign a written agreement In a form approved by the Authority and the Township Board, setting out the terms and conditions applicable to the required payment. No such agreement shall be made unless the Township and the Authority have determined that there are no delinquent charges (connection, user, or other) due from the applicant or other person responsible for payment SECTION II SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause, or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court to be invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not effect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be Invalid. SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication of same All Ordinances Of parts of Ordinances that are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed Wayland Township Martin Township Orangeville Township Yankee Springs Township �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11. 1995 Success follows Maple Valley senior athletes in more ways than one Come to think of it... Success in sports has followed Maple Valley High individuals and teams often in the last four years and the contributions of four athle'cs certainly had an impact on that by Jim Jensen success. Brian Hopkins and Kathry n Murph) were chosen by lhe school as being the male and female senior MVPs. while Pete Kellepourey and Tracy Hickey were honored for their sportsmanship, Hopkins participated tn football, basketball and track during his days as a Maple Valley Lion earning All-Southern Michigan Athletic Association honors in all three sports and All-Barry County acclaim in football and basketball. Kellepourey also competed in football, basketball and track. He was named All­ Barry County and All-SMAA twice in football and was selected to the All-Lansing squad in his senior campaign. As a basketball player Kellepourey received honorable mention all-conference status and in his four years of track he ran the 100. 200. 300. 400 and 400 hurdles The Barry County Fair work that leads to fun Pete Kellepourey (6) gained many yards on the ground as a runningback on the Lions' football squad that went 9-1 in 1995. J Hickey was a two-year member on Maple Valley's girls basketball and softball teams. She made honorable mention SMAA basketball as a point guard in her senior year and was first team all-league in softball as a secondbascman. Hickey was apart of two league championship squads as Maple Valley won lhe SMAA hoop crown in her junior year and then scored its first ever league title in softball this past spring. Murphy ran cross country and track and field for all four years and received many honors in lhe process. In cross. Murphy made All-State. All-Barry County. AllLansing Dream Team and All-SMAA four times and was a member of an All-Michigan team (top 10 in all classes) that competed against the best runners from six slates in her senior year. In track. Murphy again was All-Barry County. All-SMAA. All-Lansing Dream Team four times and was a three-year member of the All-State squad. She ran in the 800, the 1600 and the 3200 for the Lions' track team. A safety and tight end on the football team. Hopkins was a key figure in Maple Valley’s successful 9-1 campaign last fall. The 144th showing of the Barry County Fair is just 2 days away. But. for many involved in 4-H or FFA the fair serves as a place that displays an entire years worth of labor This event, more than any other, typifies the livelihood found in this area and the diligent work performed by local individuals. As Barry County Expo secretary Rose Caton explains, the fair is a special place for people in agriculture to exhibit their work. "The agricultural society works throughout the year to put on the fait," Caton said. "Being from an agricultural society, this fair is an accumulation of work by the kids." Young or young-at-hcart. fair-time is their "time to shine", a chance to show others what they have worked on throughout the past 12 months. Caton, a 4-Her herself when she was growing up. realizes how important it is to leach today’s youth about agricultural topics. This way the land can continue to harvest well into the future. Bill Neal, lhe president of Barry County's Agriculture Society, knows that staying with the 4-H program is an important part of this summer spectacle. Il’s not always judged cn what we make our money on." Neal said. “This is based on the interests of agriculture." Still, it's a show that has interests for everyone. Where else can you find happy faces, non­ stop entertainment and. best of all, food made for the good ole* American taste buds? Entertainment attractions include anything from Hamess racing, to tractor pulls, to antique car shows to a karaoke contest that uses modem musical equipment. There is a strong emphasis to have events that the whole family can enjoy, especially the kids. As Neal states: "It's called a youth fair, we bend over backwards (for the kids)." Adults, however, will also enjoy lhe smells and the sounds of this year's show. On Thursday. July 18 a free concert with Solid Ground and Al Lopez and the Mackinac Bandits comes to the Grandstand, The gale price into lhe fair is the only charge for the concert. "We just thought that this would be a good year to give back to the public." Caton Yes. hard work does have its payoffs and lhe Barry County Fair is just one great example of why that is true. •List Gets Larger: Duane Glasgoyv (Hastings) and Jack Cummiford (Gun Lak$) recently were inducted into the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame. Other membqh in the State's racing elite are or were Sam Sessions (Hastings). John Gordenski (Vermontville). Gordon Johncook (Hastings). Jerry Landon (Hastinp), Tom Earhart (Middleville). Nolan Johncock (Hastings). Bob Senneker (Dorr) and Mason Thomas (Hastings). This lengthy list just shows what a nch history the Barry County area has in motor sports. •' •Big in Bass: Mark Hewitt and Jim Sprague, of Hastings, took fourth place at the June 29 Lake St. Clair Tri-State Bass Tournament. The local team caught ’• combined 22.72 pounds at the competition. Next stop tor the Tri-State lour is Coldwater this Saturday. If interested, contact Phil Smathers. Tri-State Bass tournament director, at (517) 238-5228. •Serving Notice: Mali Vai Washington’s participation in the men’s singles championship at Wimbledon this year was a great sign for the future of professional tennis — both black and white. Even though the Swartz Creek native arid University of Michigan graduate did not win the title, he certainly showed that the future of U.S. tennis is very bright and full of rising stars. He was the first black men's finalist at Wimbledon since Arthur Ashe won it in 1975. Talk to you soon. Hopkins made a clutch catch between two Olivet defenders in one of those nine victories. Kellepourey also has football memories from battles with Olivet High. In his junior year he scored two touchdowns, one throwing, in a Maple Valley win at Olivet. In his three years on the gridiron. Kellepourey was a runningback and a linebacker. The basketball highlights for both Hopkins and Kellepourey include Maple Valley’s triumph over Bronson at lhe regional championship. That victory in their It doesn't matter what the climate is. Kathryn Murphy is usually up with the leaders in cross country and in track and field. (Photo provided) senior year moved the Lions into the Class C Stale quarterfinals. Murphy’s list of running achievements is a long one. The list includes a first at State in cross (18:15 as a senior), a school record in the 800 (2:16.7). the 1600 (5:18.3) and the 3200 (11:30). winning at the Lansing Honor Roll track meet three times and placing fourth in the 800 at the Midwestern Meet of Champions in Indianapolis this past spring. When Maple Valley cross country and track coach Gary Hamilton was asked how often does an athlete of Murphy s caliber come around his reply was: "Not very often at all. She’s got the talent and she's made the The Professional Rodeo, scheduled for Tuesday night, is just one of many events that provide Barry County Fair goers with plenty of excitement during the week. See SUCCESS, continued Technique camp teacher players football basics starting July 15 Don’t look now. the fall football campaign is just around the comer. The Saxon Football Technique Camp will take place on July 15-18 and is designed to give each individual football player an opportunity to learn the basics of offense, defease, punting and kicking. It is described by its organizers as a teaching/technique camp and is not termed a conditioning camp. Two sessions will be run at the camp: a 7th-9th grade session from 9 a.m.-noon and a session for 10th-12th graders from 1-4 Swinging for Saxons The Hastings Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament is set for Saturday. Aug. 3 at the River Bend Golf Course at 1370 W. State Rd. in Hastings A 8 a.m. shotgun start will open the 4-person. 18-hole scramble. There is a S50 cost for each participant, a price that includes green fees. cart, lunch, a chance at free gifts and a raffle drawing. For reservations, call the River Bend Goll Course at (616) 945-3238 before Aug. 1. p.m. The camp is open to any athlete from any school district. Athletes should meet at the Hastings' Fieldhouse promptly at lhe start of each session. Each athlete should be dressed in workout clothes. Cost for the camp is $35 per player or $60 per family. Checks should be made out to Hastings High School Football Camp and mailed to the high school in care oi* football coach Jeff Keller. Registration materials are available at the Hastings High School main office or at weightlifting sessions on Monday. Wednesday and Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. If you have any questions, contact K at 948-9448. Hastings native cards ace at Shanty Creek The 4th of July did not need fireworks to be exciting for one Hastings women. Susann Kress Peterson drove a hole-inone on the 149-yard. par 3 No. 3 hole al the Shanty Creek Golf Course on the national holiday to sparkle up her day She used a seven wood for her ace. according to information given on a Shanty Creek press release. Peterson has played golf for eight years, but this was her very first holc-in-one. When not traveling. Peterson practices her golfing game at the Hastings CountrjC Club. The ace made the day that much more enjoyable for the Hastings native. "It's a beautiful day at Shanty Creek," Peterson exclaimed shortly after carding her ^complishment. A second Hastings native. Sharon Mogg. carded a hole-in-one at Shanty Creek earlier in lhe summer. Mogg aced the par 3. No. 4 hole on The Legend course at the golf course on May 29. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 11. 1996 — Page 13 Glasgow and Cummiford honored or motor sports fame JK)uane Glasgow, of Hastings, and Jack •mini ford. of Gun Lake, recently were MBuctcd into lhe Michigan Motor Sports I of Fame. They will receive their awards at the organization s annual ceremony at the Circus Park in Clio on Nov. 2. Here are the biographies of each of the two local inductees Duane Glasgow Duane Glasgow is regarded as one of the best mechanics the state of Michigan ever produced. From his early years as the mechanic on the Mace Thomas owned, and Gordon Johncock driven Supermodified to becoming a renowned Indy car mechanic. ■‘’He turned his mechanical wizardry to motor sports in 1957 at lhe Galesburg Speedway and went on to be the winning Mechanic in over 150 races. His sharp skills kept Johncock s No. 85 Supcrmodified at the front of the pack in lhe early 1960s. Glasgow was the winning mechanic on Johncock s Supermodified on such famous (ticks as Oswego. New York; Winchester, hid.; Eldora. Ohio; and Williams Grove. Penn. Glasgow was the Rookie Mechanic of the Year in the 1970 Indianapolis 500. He retired in 1975 Jack Cummiford Cumuiiford. who moved to Gun Lake in 1989. began racing in 1949 al the Grand Rapids Spccdromc with a 1938 Ford Coupe. Success was not far behind for in 1950 he won the Season High Point Championship by beating 1949 Indy 500 winner. Bill Holland among others. In 1951, Cummiford won the season Championship, had the most feature wins and was lhe No. I winner in lhe area. Continued determination led to his victory in the 100 Miler at the Jackson Motor Speedway on May 30. 1954. He also took first place at the Polio Benefit Race with an old model Stock at the Speedrome. In 1956, Cummiford won the Season Championship race and again had the most feature wins with eight. Cummiford used a variety of cars in his seven-year career, beginning with a 1938 Ford, then moving through a scries of cars including a 1937. 1939 and 1932 Ford Coupe and later a 1932 two-door Sedan He career included races at the Grand Rapids Speedrome. Berlin Raceway, the Ionia Fairgrounds. Galesburg Speedway, the Kalamazoo Speedway and the 16th Street Speedway across from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. He holds the track record on the small l/5-mile track that was eliminated at the Berlin Raceway. Hall of Fame Info The other seven new members include Harold Fair. Dick Griffin, the Chcvair Racing Team. Al Hall. Hank Lower. John Naida, lhe Ramchargers and Chris White. Tickets for the Nov. 2 ceremony, which includes a buffet dinner, are S20 per person and must be ordered in advance. For additional information, contact Dan Van Koevering al the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame. P.O. Box 85. Comstock Park. MI. 49321. ^SUCCESS...continued from page 12 Senneker wins second in three weeks at Hawkeye Downs 300 Veteran American Speed Association driver Bob Senneker overcame a loose spark plug wire early on to come back and win the ACDelco Challenge Series Hawkeye Downs 300 last Saturday. Driving the Lane Automotive/ Junior Aulomotion/Mr. Gasket Ford, Senneker started fifth in lhe 36-car field and was running with lhe leaders when he slowed down on lap nine and lost valuable track position. But. on lap 200 the Dorr native got underneath pole sitter Scott Hansen exiting the second comer on lhe half-mile Hawkeye Downs Speedway track and t?gan extending his lead. There were tight battles for positions 2-9 for the final 100 laps, but it was Senneker well in command who look the checkered flag. It was Scnneker's second victory of lhe season and 81st in his ASA career. The win was worth S 16.230 "The car didn't feel all that great; It felt pushy, but it stayed the same the entire race." Senneker said. Steve Holzhausen finished second. Hansen was third. Mike Miller ended up fourth and Middleville's Dave Sensiba crossed the finish line in fifth place. Sensiba survived an early spin and actually led the race from laps 127­ 159. Senneker knew that he had to fight off some pretty good drivers in order to finish in first and he was able lo do just that. "I was kind of worried about Scott (Hansen) and the end. thinking he might irav© *ome trick* for the final laps. Steve (Holzhausen) seems to be always tough on flu .-most of her talent. Consistency would be her trademark She had a great four years and was ।never injured." i: Football and basketball gave Hopkins a .tetter understanding about the value of team •work. •»i "It rakes more than one person; Il lakes a team." Hopkins said. "Our leadership (in .feolh sports) came from a group of guys." u: A school record at the Lansing Honor Roll «ack meet gave Hopkins a third place finish •in the 400 and another memory to hold onto. Hopkins and Kellepourey are both grateful :for all of the help their high school coaches ;gavc them along the way. In "They were always supportive and were there to help you out," Hopkins said. , "All of my coaches; They all were really ?pcrsonal," Kellepourey said. One another influence in Brian Hopkins' ^Athletic success was his brother Steve, who also played football, basketball and (^participated in track at Maple Valley High. qBrian said that Steve was always there, -^specially when he needed a workout partner. ■»r Hickey admires the support she received z(rom her parems, stating that they stood ..behind her "even when things weren't going so well." the track." A record time 2:01.14 al an average speed of 74.22 mph made Senneker's win even more impressive. The ACDelco Challenge Series returns to action July 20 al lhe Jennerstown Speedway in Jennerstown. PA. as drivers take part in lhe Jennerstown 250. The race will be telecast nationally on The Nashville Network beginning at 2 p.m. Berlin Raceway Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, came from deep in the 20-car field to take the 40-Iap feature Tracy Hickey not only participated in basketball and softball at Maple Valley X<igh. but compiled a 3.973 gpa and .Was named the school's scholar athlete by the Detroit Free Press. >T«Spottt provided lhe Maple Valley athletes Jpth more than just awards and winning foments. , "You have to be mentally prepared for a lame." Hopkins said. "You have to be ^notional. but you have to control your emotions." f "Work belter with people." is how kellepourey said sports helped him lo grow. Bnan Hopkins (4) scored many points during Maple Valley's run at the Class C State basketball quarterfinals this past season. Hopkins will attend Olivet College this fall and looks forward to playing basketball for the school. He plans to major in marketing management. Kellepourey is also off to another MIAA ins*itution. Hope College. He plans to play football for the Flying Dutchmen. Murphy, who started running in the seventh grade, is gearing up lo compete in cross country and track at Memphis Hickey plans to study data communications at Baker College in Owosso this fall. She was the scholarship athlete (Detroit Free Press) al Maple Valley High this past year, finishing her four years with a 3.973 gpa. Softball SCORES race for Late Model Stock cars last Saturday night at Berlin. Holley scored his second main event victory of the season, forging past race leader Tim DeVos on lhe 28th lap and staved off DeVos for the triumph. Holley is second in the track's point standings for Late Models with 458 points. Randy Sweet, the defending track champion, was third and Middleville's Rob Lewis took fourth place. Sweet, however, still leads Holley in the point standings with 474 points, while Lewis has collected 310 points and is currently in ninth place. Middleville's Dave Sensiba has 29 points, good for 23rd place. Ross Mecuwsen was the winner of the 25lap main event for Sportsman cars and John Grega staved off former track champion Fred Campbell for a two-car-length victory in the IOO-lap iceman Scries Late Model race. Joe Bush, of Hastings, was seventh in the Iceman Series event. Canadian Coupes and Coaches racing in pre-1949 cars will be the highlight of Saturday's four-in-one program. Practice will be at 2 p.m.. time trials start at 4 p.m. and the first race is scheduled for 7 p.m. Crystal Raceway Mike Nugent won the fast car dash over points leader Jeff Kohn in the Late Models A Main event Other winners were Rick Stout (IMCA). Earl Ingram (Pro Stock/Pro Truck) and Dave Crawford (Hobby Stock). A full show of the four regular classes is on tap this Saturday. Gates open at 4 p.m. and racing heats up at 8 p.m. Galesburg Speedway Darwin Bergekker, of Middleville, scored a second place finish in the Enduro class last Saturday at Galesburg. Carl Moffey was the only driver in that event to finish in front of Bergekker. Mike Nickerson won lhe last chance. Brad VanAvery the 100-lap Feature and Rick Jackson the 100-lap Late Model event in last Thursday's action. 1-96 Speedway Michigan motorcycle racers Bryan Bigelow. Mike Babka and Tom Link became repeat national champions and earned the right io keep their "IN" number plales fur lhe 1997 season at lhe J-96 Speedway's final, event of lhe Amateue/Youth National Dirt Track Championships last Thursday. Bigelow, a 15-year-old from Au Gres ML. retained two national titles in the 500cc Modified and Open Modified divisions. Link, of Muskegon, won the 65cc DTX title and Comstock Park's Mike Babka took first place in the Senior division. The three-day national championship featured riders from throughout Canada and the United Stales competing in short track. TT scrambles, and half-mile events. Riders rallying the highest overall point totals were named National champions in 18 divisions. Kalamazoo Speedway Mike VanSparrentak continued his domination of the local raceway by winning last Saturday's 40-Iap NASCAR Winston Racing Series sanctioned Late Model feature. It was his eighth victory in 12 starts. Gary Terry took his fifth Late Model feature win. while Matt Krywosinski won the B feature. Mike Zordan captured his fifth Factory Stock feature win of the season and Rex Allen placed first in the B feature. Kalamazoo will host a National Championship Namars sanctioned Midget race featuring past Indy 500 star and seven­ time USAC champion Mei Kenyon on Saturday. The first race is scheduled for 7 p.m. Hastings Women’s Softball Standings Team W-L Pennock Hospital.............................................. 5-0 Good Time Pizza.............................................. 5-0 H & S Machine................... -.........................4-1 True Value. ............................. -.................... >2 Piston Ring.............................. -....................... 2-2 Olde Towne Tavern......................................... 2-3 Goodenough Goodies....................................... 1-3 Jarman Construction .1-4 J-Ad Graphics.................................................... 0-4 Hastings Mutual................................................0-4 Results Monday. July l -- True Value 16, J-Ad Graphics 4; Jarman Construction 3, Good Time Pizza. 39; Piston Ring 4. H & S Machine 14. Tuesday. July 2 — Hastings Mutual 0. H & S Machine 20; Olde Towne Tavern 3. True Value 15; Pennock Hospital 10. Goodenough Goodies 8. Delton’s Modified Fast Pitch Softball Ixague Standings Team Local Anglers Dominate Jim Sprague, a national sales manager lor K & E Tackle and Bass Stopper Lures, and Mark Hewitt, ol Main Street Savings in Hastings, proudly display their 22 72 pound catch ot Smallmouth Bass. The local pair finished fourth out of 150 teams in the Tn State Bass Qualifying Tournament held on June 29 on Lake St. Clair. Overall, the team stands in 13th place out of 236 and are in contention to qualify for the 1996 S50.000 Classical Championship on Mullet Luke on Oct. 2-5. Wendell Studt. ot Woodland, also took part in the tournament with his partner Dick Courser and placed 17th with a 19.62 pound catch. (Photo provided) W-L Liberty Group.................................................... 5-1 Mid-Lakcs/Chemco..........................................5-1 Goff Products.................................................... 4-2 Budweiser........................................................... 4-3 Clancy Realtors................................................. 3-4 Williams Funeral Home/ Beverly’s Hair Co..................................... 3-4 McCormick Enterprises..................................2-3 RAH Discount................................................. 2-5 Hickory Comers Garage................................ 0-5 Bob Holley scored his second main event victory last weekend to strengthen hts hold on second place in the point standings. ............... . ■ .......................... ................ . " .j "'J Keep track of LOCAL TRACK NEWS in the Hastings Banner �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 11, 1996 Middleville couple may face forfeiture of house by Mary Warner Staff Writer A Middleville couple faces the loss of their property for the second time as a result of reported drug trafficking by one of their sons. The Barry County Prosecutor is asking that the $61,000 Middleville home of Don­ ald F. and Rose M. Workman be forfeited to Middleville police because the couple's son. Donald L. Workman. 37, was convicted of selling drugs in his parents' home. Donald Workman was arrested last De­ cember after a raid on his parents' Greenwood Street home and charged with operating a drug house and selling marijuana. Workman had been living with his parents at the Greenwood home for several years, according to documents filed in Barry County Circuit Court. He pleaded guilty this past February to selling marijuana and possessing marijuana with the intention of selling it, and was sentenced to three to 12 years in prison The Barry Prosecutor subsequently filed suit in Barry Circuit Court, asking that the Greenwood home be forfeited lo police in ac­ cordance with stale law that allows police to seize the property of drug traffickers. The elder Workmans already had lost prop­ erty in 1992 they partially owned as the re­ sult of a conviction of another son for sell­ ing drugs. The Workmans and their son and daughter-in-law. Robin L. Workman. 31. and Dianne F. Workman. 29. co-owned a mobile home in Yankee Springs Township, according to court documents. The son and daughter-in-law lived in the mobile home. The mobile home was raided by police in 1991. a quantity of marijuana was discov­ ered. and Robin Workman was subsequently convicted of selling marijuana, according to court documents. A property forfeiture civil action was filed, and the mobile home was ordered forfeited to police in 1992. Confiscated in that 1991 raid was $2,220 in cash. That also was eventually forfeited to the police, according to court documents. Barry Prosecutor Dale Crowley said that the drug forfeiture statute requires that prop­ erty owners have knowledge of the drug deal­ ing occurring on their property or be partici­ pating in the dealing before the property is eligible for forfeiture. by Mary Warner Staff Writer The first-degree murder conviction of Wayne V. Haight, who was found guilty in Call...The Hastings BANNER /•<z> 11 uty< il GREAT DANE. Taking appli­ cations for adoption, a neutered male, house trained, obedience trained, great with toddlers A children. All shots, licensed. Call 945-2406 after 12:00p.m. FEMALE VOCALIST FOR LEAD/BACKUP SINGER for classic/modern rock band. Call 948-2620 shots, $150. //<//» Wutiltil ATTENTION STUDENTS! National firm expanding! $10.25 to start! Great resume experience, flexible fufl/parttlme, A.A.S.P. Scholarships available. Call MondayFriday: 10am-4pm. Kalama­ zoo, 323-7800_______________ CHIROPRACTIC ASSIS­ TANT for Hastings office. Excellent working conditions, experience with computer, bookkeeping, clerk typing, insurance billing and public relationa, 945-2971______________ DUJLA. TECHNICIAN FOR BARRY COUNTY full time on farm work, mornings and after­ noons, must have dependable transportation, computer and dairy experience helpful. Call 1-800-292-4523 or write Michi­ gan DK1JL.P.0. Box 123158, Lansing, Ml 48909__________ LAB TECHNICH1AN Quality Assurance Wc are seeking a highly moti­ vated individual with a strong mechanical or machine, shop background to fill a position in our Quality Assurance Lab. An Associates Degree in a technical fie id or Quality Experience is betpfu’. but win consider train­ ing the right individual. This position offers excellent work­ ing conditions and a competitive salary and benefits package. Send resume lo Ad 1470 % The Reminder, PO BoOx 188, Hast­ ings, MI. 49058. RESPONSIBLE NEAT APPEARING DRIVER for bank courier route. Excellent driving record and a valid State of Michigan driver's license is required. Afternoons approxi­ mately 15 hn per week. Apply at the Personnel Office. Hastings City Bank. 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058. EOE For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Check Home our new Auto/ combinition dis­ count. plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50 + drivers Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto . Home. Uft Commercial 126 S McNQin. Ml <90M 945-4454 Fax: 945-9914 • 945-9554 \tlli (lUfttm FOUR FAMILY YARD SALE: 193 Thornapple Luke Rd. July 11, 9am-5pm. Loti of mtwynanenuB items. /?<<// / / (Hill 3101 Eckart SE. (M-43 north lo Broadway Ave., north to Sisson, west to Buehler.north to Eckert) Southeast: Beautiful home on hobby farm. 3 acres, 28X40 pole bam, 2300 sq. ft ranch home, 2 fireplaces, 2 year newer kitchen and much more! See with Jodi Reigler 975-9014 or 9540990 Pearson LOST BROWN CHIHUAHUA on Center Rd. A Family pet, please return. Reward. W3754 REWARD FOB INFORMA­ TION 1992 25 hp Evtanide motor, blue wilh while learn. Holes 4th <rf July night from Short Cun purtini lot (227 E. SlMe St) C*B 945-0034 . I or S<i/< BEAUTIFUL WHITE * GOLD DAYBED wilh trundle bed undernetlh include! mamu. 1 week old. Cott $600, Smrifice 2200. 1-517-699-414$ BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Sent Finn nuoreti let 1 month old, Cort $1300 new, mutt tell! $300. 1-517-6764414_____________ BEAUTIFUL 6 PIECE PINE bedroom outfit. fotfeou brat, handler include, queen rue mittreti let, -Luxury Firm". 2 weeks old. Cut $1350. Sncrifice $4$5. 1-517499-414$ QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC firm mattren Kt with deluxe frame, 2 month! old. Cott $$00 new, nmifice lor $200. 1-517499-2251 / lltlllk that because the elder Workmans lost their mobile home in 1992 due to property forfeiture, the Workmans “have knowledge of the consequences of using a residential property to facilitate the manufacture or delivery of controlled substances." In the December raid. Donald Workman was alleged to have aimed a shotgun at po­ lice officers attempting to search the house. As a result, he was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possessing a firearm, while committing a felony. Those charges later were dismissed, but police seized the shotgun, some cash and an older-model au­ tomobile. and those items were later forfeited to the police. According to the state forfeiture law. however, the prosecutor must file a civil lawsuit to obtain real estate, thus the suit against the Greenwood home was filed. An attempt to work out a settlement be­ tween the Workmans and the prosecutor failed, according to court documents. Crow­ ley offered to settle lhe case if the Workmans paid $18250 (That figure is one third of the $61,000 value of the home, less a 10 percent "forced sale discount." according to court documents.) But the settlement offer was refused, and a bench trial to decide the case is set for Sept. 13. Donald L. Workman was convicted of sev­ eral drug-related crimes from 1981 to 1996. Those include use of marijuana, possession of marij'jana, attempted delivery of mari­ juana. possession of marijuana with lhe in­ tention of selling it. and selling marijuana, according to court documents. Crowley said the funds police departments obtain as a result of drug forfeitures must be used by the police for enforcement of drug laws. Shoemaker said if the Barry Circuit Judge orders the Workmans* home to be for­ feited to Middleville police, the police would sell the house and use proceeds for drug en­ forcement. Appeals Court upholds conviction in boy’s murder Banner CLASSIFIEDS SHIH TZU, 945-5099 Crowley is contending in his suit to ob­ tain the Greenwood Street home that Rose Workman. 58. knew that her son was deal­ ing drugs out of her home. According to court documents. Workman told her son during the December police raid that "you should have stopped selling drugs a long lime ago. This wouldn t have hap­ pened." Rose Workman was arrested after the raid and charged with operating a drug house, but charges eventually were dropped, according to court documents. Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker said there was a question whether Rose Workman could be sued for the property forfeiture and charged with a criminal offense without it being considered "double jeopardy." "Rather than jeopardize the civil case, we dropped the criminal case," Shoemaker said. Crowley also said in his forfeiture petition } Oil CARD OF THANKS We wul to thunk all our friendx aid relative, who helped make oc’ 50<h wedding amivertaty celebration meh a happy occaxion. We eapeeixlly thank our children and grandchildren for giving ua thia beautiful day. A rpecral thank! In Barban and Boonie for an their wort and planning. We thank everyone who helped. The cardx, Bowen, giftx and wen wishes are an appreciated. Il ix a day we will always remember We are truly blessed. Tom A Jackie Gilliland CARD OF THANKS Our Card of Thanks, Best Ou Earth The magnitude. Intensity A Importance Upwards of 200 friends gave to me a festive celebration, occurring on Sunday June 23rd, 1996. A birthday showing 90 years, many true friends to me forever. We appreciate your Audience of authority A those from out of town. Also, all the cards A phone calls from near and far. A member of 45 years of Moose 4628, your great help, thanks. Special thanks to my “Wife", "Kids" and "Step-Kids" for helping to “make my day” one of lhe best. See you all on my 100th. Walter J. Lewis CARD OF THANKS The family of Lawrence A Louise Tobias would like to thank you all for the many kind things you did; the cards you sent on our 35th annivenary, and my 80th birthday. Also, espe­ cially to our children, grandchil­ dren, A great grandehild:en. SM FORD TRACTOR. LIKE NEW wilh new front-end loader; 846 New Holland round hay baler, like new. 616-664-6894 \L>hil< //<>»»<» ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for walerbed, 1st time home buyers program avalabte, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Micju. \illtoihil \d\ 1991 of killing a 13-year-old boy in a re­ mote area of Barry County, has been upheld by the Michigan Court of Appeals. In a decision handed down June 18, the appeals court denied Haight’s claim that there was not enough evidence to support his con­ viction. that certain testimony shouldn't have been admitted during his trial, and that he was denied due process because of the lengthy delay between the murder and his ar­ rest. Haight. 57. was arrested and tried for mur­ der 16 years after the decomposed body of 13-year-old Russell "Rusty" Schoonmaker Jr. was discovered by hunters near Fish Lake in Barry County's Orangeville Township. Schoonmaker had disappeared Nov. 13, 1974, from Wyoming. Mich. He and his fa­ ther had just moved to Wyoming and were living with an aunt. Schoonmaker had been sent home early from school to have papers signed allowing his to transfer to the Wyoming school. The last anyone heard from him was when Schoonmaker called a school counselor al 3:15 p.m. Nov. 13 and requested the phone number of his aunt's home. When Schoonmaker's body was discovered almost two months later in Barry County, it was not identified immediately. A final iden­ tification was not made until March 1975. But police made no progress in finding Schoonmaker's killer until 1985. when Haight was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a 9-yeir-old boy. The boy claimed Haight threatened io kill Kirif. Hike 1 killed the other boy after I got om of prison." Haight pleaded1 guilty to attempted crimi­ CABLE/LINEMAN To $40,000fyear, major contractor! Will train! Needed now. 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee nal sexual conduct in the case involving the 9-year-old boy and was sent to prison. In the meantime, police were able to link * Haight to Schoonmaker, discovering that CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKER To $11.75/hr ♦ great benefits! Non-degreed! Needed now! 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee_________________________ Haight had lived at a home where Schoon­ maker cut the lawn. After more years of piecing together evi­ dence, police finally arrested Haight for Schoonmaker's murder in 1991 and a trial was held in Bany County, where the murder occurred Barry Prosecutor Dale Crowley contended during the trial that Haight abducted Schoonmaker in Wyoming, brought him to Barry County, molested him. and then shot him in the back of the head. Haight was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Haight's appeal contended that the evidence in the case did not prove Haight committed lhe offense "with premeditation and delibera­ tion." but the appeals court said "the killing was premeditated and deliberate" because cir­ cumstantial evidence demonstrated that "the victim was abducted, and was killed by a bullet wound to the head." The appeal also contended that testimony by the 9-year-old molestation victim that Haight had threatened to kill him like he had "the other boy" shouldn't have been allowed because it was irrelevent to the case. The ap­ peals court disagreed, saying the testimony was relevant because it proved why Haight would have a motive to kill Schoonmaker. The appeal also claimed testimony by a police detective that Haight had said he was going to have a hard time spending the rest of his life in prison when Haight was ques­ tioned about Schoonmaker's death was irrel­ evant. The appeals court said that the testi­ mony could be used as an indirect admission DRIVER/REDIMIX/DUMP TRUCK To $13/hr ♦ benefits. Training provided! Daily route! Major company! Start now! 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee PACKAGING/ PRODUCTION To $11.76/hour benefits (union) (2) shifts, training provided, start now! 616-949-2424 Job Line F«_________________________ ROADWORK/ CONSTRUCTION To $14/br ♦ benefits. Lots of overtime! Will train! Start now. 616-949-2424 Job Line Fre. Ilihitirw Srm< < \ CARPET A UPHOLSTERY STEAM CLEANING. Roofing A painting. Inexpensive rates. 61^945-4669 ________________ FOR SALE: KOMBUCHA MUSHROOM. Source of the I>.vine Tea, la ud ed for ccnturics as a relief for many human ailments. For more information send SA.S.E. to: Periwinkle Fanns, P.O. Box 56, Woodland, MI 48897 to order Mushroom starter and complete instructions send $29.95 ♦ $6.95 Shipping A handling HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint Call Randson, 945-2545____________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson, 616-945-2545________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ‘Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Turned down? problem credit? We can help!’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation._________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician aamtant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. of guilt. And Haight claimed in the appeal that he was denied due process because of the delay between lhe date of the offense and Haight's arrest for the crime. Haight contended evi­ dence may have been lost during lhe 16 years and witnesses' memories may have faded. The appeals court said Haight failed to prove that the case was prejudiced because of lhe delay Fine Lake man killed in crash Jeffrey R. Chambers. 39. of 1035 W. Hickory Road. Battle Creek, was killed in a July 6 one-car accident. Prairieville Township police said Cham­ bers was traveling north on Parker Road, south of Osborne Road, when he crossed the center line and ran off the road, striking a tree head-on. He was transported to Pennock Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police said alcohol does noi appear to have been a factor. They said Chambers appeared to have been traveling between 55 and 70 mph when he went off the road. Motorcyclist arrested in chase BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff deputies were called to assist Barry Township police in pursuit of a motorcycle for reckless driving and fleeing and eluding. Barry Township officers arrested the man on M-43 south of Sheffield Road, after an approximately three-mile pursuit. Sheriff deputies said the pursuing Barry Township officer had his gun drawn and told the man to get off of his motorcycle and get down on lhe ground. The man reportedly failed to comply and continued to straddle his motorcycle. With his free hand, the Barry Township officer then pushed the man in his chest The man then laid the motorcycle on the ground and then himself laid on the ground, where officers handcuffed him. The man is scheduled to be arraigned on charges of fleeing and eluding today. His name is withheld pending arraignment Man cited for careless driving RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Bury County Sheriff deputies cited a Grand Haven man for careless driving June 26. John M. Paoletti. 31. was northbound on Middleville Road, near Whitmore Road, when he crossed from his lane to a ditch on the southbound side of the road. The car hit the ditch and flipped end over end three times before coming to rest on the driver's side. Paoletti was thrown from the vehicle and told deputies he could not remember anything about lhe accident A witness told deputies that Paoletti appeared lo be pulling out to pass a vehicle in front of him. The witness said there wu no debris on the road and no animals had been coming out. Paoletti was treated al Pennock Hospital. Passenger arrested in accident HASTINCjS —*ATuly f clr^bTEeaccldent lei to no*sen<ATs^nfmy*to the bicycle rider and the arrest of lhe passenger in the car. Ronald D. Smith, 34, of Nashville and his passenger Jeffery W. Wilson, 34, of Hastings were traveling east on State Street near Star School Road, where Smith said be saw Daniel L. Rench. 10, of Hastings, riding his bicycle. Wilson said be drove to his left to pass Rench when Rench weaved into the right front side of Smith's car. Smith went off the street and into a utility pole. Hastings police officers responding lo the accident said they thought they recognized Wilson as a man who might be wanted on a district court warrant. A scan of the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) found Wilson to be wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear on a no proof of insurance ticket. He was arrested and has been arraigned on the charge Rench was taken to Pennock Hospital .where he was treated and released. Woman held in resisting, obstructing YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Kathy L. Flancry, 35, of Lansing has been arraigned on charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer, operating a vehicle under, the influence second offense and being drunk and disorderly for a June 30 incident at the Barry State Game Area . The Michigan State Police said a DNR officer first approached Flanery about the use of a boat launch and operating a vehicle while under lhe influence of alcohol. She had been reportedly been the focus of recent reports by DNR officers. Troopers said that Flanery told them she had only had two beers, that she was a diabetic, had had an epileptic seizure, that she was due for a liver transplant and that she would refuse any medical treatment. Troopers also said Flanery told troopers she had taken three different types of medicine in addition to the alcohol. When troopers went to search the vehicle to see what type of medicine had been taken, Flanery reportedly attempted to enter the passenger side of the car to gel a cigarette. Troopers said they told her to step away until they were finished talking with her. Flanery allegedly became belligerent and argumentative and attempted again to enter the passenger side. Troopers said they pulled Flanery forward and out of the vehicle and placed her on the ground where she was handcuffed. As she was being escorted to the patrol car, she allegedly hooked her left leg around the trooper's right leg. attempting to trip her. Car-semi accident hurts no one PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A Delton man was not injured after his car ran into a tractor-trailer July 2. Donald L. Heckman, 17, was north on Lindsey Road when he stopped for a sign at Pine Lake Road. He told Barry County Sheriffs deputies his view was obstruct by trees and he had to pull up into the intersection to see if traffic was clear. Heckman pulled his car in front of the semi driven by Jerald C. Myers, 46, of Coldwater, who was driving east on Pine Lake Road. • Myers said he could not pull over very far because of an oncoming pick-up truck. He swerved far enough to keep from running into Heckman, who hit Myers* trailer. Heckman was cited for failure to yield. Three cars crash at intersection MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — A three-car accident June 28 at the intersection of M-66 and M-79 did not result in serious injury. Bryon Morgan, 19. of Lansing was stopped on eastbound M-79 and Mary E. Blanford. 38. of Lansing was stopped on westbound M-79. Morgan pulled into the intersection not seeing a car driven by Ancel P. Engle. 48, of Battle Creek. Morgan hit Engie, whose car then collided with Blanford's. None of lhe drivers reported injuries. Bicycle tires reported slashed WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A woman reported lo lhe Barry County Sheriff Department that her son had a bicycle tire slashed at Lakewood High School July 1. The woman said her son had rode his bike to the school for driver's education. She said she didn't know who had done it, but that she would call again if lhe incident were to occur again or if she had any suspects. The Police Beat does not publish lhe names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-07-18.pdf 2cf35c0d53da78462d6a8e296925e152 PDF Text Text H.’.STIWGS PUPIIC LlERAkV 17! S CHURCH ST MtRHNCS <fc MC5* 18,3 Junior golf soaring in area A pictorai look at country fair SeePage 12 See Page 3 Asphalt plant prompts letters See Pages 4, 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1-3 mm «mm ANNER Hastings, i*-l Hastings THURSDAY. JULY 18, 1996 VOLUME 142. NO. 29 News Briefs Requests sought by United Way The Bhrry Camay Uniecd Way b kceptiag request, for aHoctikm of funding from >11 non-profit agencies in Bany Cranay. The allocations ere determined by a group of vohnaeen who revie* the re­ quests and needs of the program. The budget also is determined by this same group of volunteers and. baaed on the goal. B sot for the fall fund drive The 1996 campaign goal has been set at I3I5.OOO The United Way's allocation commit toe has reviewed ftmding requests from 19 Barry County agencies. Of the $315.000 raised through the annual drive this pan year. $283,500 was provided to food agencies for terriers to nearly 30.000 county rettdrari. Besides the amount allocated, nearly $4,000 was dtstribmed according to the wishes of contributors to non-profits ser- vuiuedbart io determine the allocations. For more information, call the Barry County Untied way al 945-4010 Seventies party slated byJaycees PRICE 50* Buzz Youngs remembered as ‘a giant’ by Elaine GUbert Assistant Editor Hastings has lost a good friend. George “Buzz" Youngs has written his last news story, broadcast his last sports show, smiled his last smile. Youngs, former Hastings Banner editor who still had a sports program on WBCH radio, died Sunday from congestive heart failure at the home of his son and daughter-in­ law, Stephen and Mary Youngs of Hastings. He was 80. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. to­ day at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Fr. Charles H. Fischer officiating. As a newsman. Youngs covesed high school athletes for 49 yean and the gamut of news stories, from fires to county govern­ ment. His dedication and enthusiasm for his work arc remembered by former colleagues and friends, but most emphasize to his kind­ ness, fairness and positive outlook. "Buzz was the nicest person I've ever met in my life. I've known him for 36 years and I never heard him say a bad word about any­ one." said Hal Buerge. former advertising manager for (he Hastings Banner. Youngs was one of the first persons Buerge met when he arrived in town in 1959 to work for the Banner. “We’ve been pretty near like brother* ever since/ he sod, walking many miles tm the golf course together and attending countless high school sports games. "I will miss him... I do already," Buerge said. "The whole community is going to miss Buzz. He was known and friendly to everyone. "If anyone is in :$eaven already. Buzz is there," Buerge said. Youngs, after serving in the U.S. Navy and earning the rank of lieutenant during World War II, moved to Hastings in 1946 to be a sports reporter and sports editor for the Hastings Banner. He retired from the Banner in 1980 after serving a number of years as chief editor of the publication. Mary Lou Gray Hart, former Hastings mayor who previously worked al the Banner and WBCH with Youngs, said she will al­ ways remember "his dedication to accurate reporting of the news and his primary focus in life, which was his love of family and community. "He was a man of integrity, a man who was compassionate in reporting the news. He demanded exactness, a complete story and an objective story," Gray said. Youngs' compassionate nature would es­ pecially show itself whenever he had to write an obituary of a child or young person. "He would be typing the obit with tears in his eyes." Gray said. Youngs gave of himself in many ways, such as serving as a volunteer for the fire de­ partment and as an elected member of the Hastings City Board of Review, she said. In the days when fire department volun­ teers were summoned by a fire bell. Gray Hart and Men Clark, retired Banner book­ keeper. can recall Youngs dropping every­ thing. running to the corner and hopping on the fire truck as it passed by. Often ’ fien a f.jnily s * i»r was d-strayed by Rte. "BBH wobld take clothes and food for them. But he never wanted it known." Clark said. "He and (h»s wife) Gladys were always helping out some kid in trouble." Clark said. "He was one in a million. He was such a sweet guy. kind-hearted. He was just one of those special people," she said. See BUZZ YOUNGS, cont. page 2 George'Buzz' Youngs "Remember the TQs" party from 7 anyone between the ages of 2! and 39. The Jaycees encourage everyone who aaeada to dress in lOTOpstyle garb. For more information, call Rod Hook at 671-4168 tv Andrea Purdum at 945-344*. Sidewalk Sale Is July 26-27 The annual Sidewalk Sale and Food Fest in will be held in downtown Hastings Friday and Saturday. July 26 and 27. Twenty-eight local businesses will participate with a variety of merchandise Civil suit expected over asphalt plant bv Mary Warner Staff Writer A Baltimore Township man is expected to file suit in Barry County Circuit Court today (Thursday), asking the Barry County Road Commission to stop using public money to promote passage of millage for a new Barry County asphalt plant. Also in the suit will be a request to have the Road Commission manager, the Road Commission secretary, and the three mem­ bers of the Road Commission repay money already spent on promoting the millage pro­ posal. Filing the complaint will be Gordon Dud­ ley, member of a Baltimore Township citi­ zens group opposed to the construction of the asphalt plant. Dudley's attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer, said the suit will allege that the Road Commission is in violation of state campaign finance laws prohibiting ex­ penditure of public money to influence the outcome of an election. The suit also will allege that the Road Commission is not au­ thorized by state statute to make expendi­ tures that influence the outcome of an elec­ tion. Dwyer said she does not know how much money has been spent thus far on the Road Commission's campaign to promote passage for sale. At least sis food booths will be The annual event is sponsored by the Hasting, Area Chamber of Commerce Civil War Muster at Chariton Park Nine hundred Civil War soldiers and civilian will re-enact the Battle of Chickamauga at Histone Charlton Park the weekend of July 20-21. Military and civilian camps will open at 10 a.m. both days to begin the study of living history Saturday's activities will include a military parade to the historic village at 11:15 a.m.. a military fashion show at 11:30. military march to the battlefield at 12:15 p.m. and main battle al 1:30. Ute 5dl Regiment Band will play and tare will be a wi’neas tree planting and dedication. The civilian social will be at 4 p.m. and dance and entertainment al 6:30 will feature the Brook Farm String Band. Artillery night firing will be from 9 to 10:30 p.m.. with a candle lantern bat­ tlefield tour (bang flashlights) A church service will be held at 10 a m Sunday, followed by the main bat­ tle. again at 1:30. Visitors should be prepared to hike a short distance to the Army camps and battlefield. For more information, call 945-3775. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 The fair: A time for showing The Barry County Fair is continuing today, Friday and Saturday. The fair offers a lot of fun, but for 4-H youngsters it's a time to show their animals and have them judged. Judge David White critiques a goat shown by Chelsea Snore of Hastings and other exhibitors. For more photos of the fair, see page 3 of today’s edition of the Banner. of a onc-year, one-mill assessment against Barry County property owners *o pay for the asphalt plant. The millage issue will appear on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. The Road Commission has been aggres­ sively promoting the millage proposal, vis­ iting municipalities throughout the county to seek support. The commission also has been distributing brochures about the mil­ lage proposal and placed a four-page ad about the proposal in the Hastings Reminder. To pay for the ad, brochure and other ex­ penditures. the Road Commission set up a special "Asphalt Plant Information Commit­ tee" and allocated $20,000 in funds to it f om the county's Motor Vehicle Highway Bad. Dwyer said the suit will object in particu­ lar to the four-page ad and the brochure being distributed by the commission. Dwyer said the language in the ad and brochure seeks to influence Barry residents to vote "yes" to the proposal. The Road Commission was specif­ ically warned by Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley in a written opinion that any expenditures of public funds by the road commission concerning the asphalt plant can only be informational in nature. The Road Commission members sought a legal opinion on the matter before they made the expenditures, and Crowley told them "It is my opinion that the Road Commission may make reasonable expenditures of public funds to fairly and objectively inform or edu­ cate the voting public on the fact* and issues surrounding the ballot proposal to purchase an asphalt plant. However, the board may not expend public funds to advocate approval of the ballot proposal " Dwyer said the judge handling the civil suit will have to rule on whether the lan­ guage in the ad and brochure is informational in nature or seeks to influence the outcome of the election. If the judge decides the ad and brochure advocate approval of the millage proposal, the judge may decide to issue a temporary restraining order halting the Road Commission and its campaign committee from making further expenditures. If a restraining order is issued, then a hear­ ing will have to be set up where both sides can argue their case before the judge. If the judge rules in Dudley’s favor, then an injunc- See ASPHALT, continued page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18. 1996 "If anyone is in heaven already. Buzz is there." BUZZ YOUNGS, continued from page 1 "Ahhcmgh he was small in suture. he was a genilc giant." Gray Han said. Coxcnng high school sports was a special love for Buzz, not just a job. His interest and love of young people was exemplified when the Hastings schools named an award after him to honor outstanding male and fe­ male athletes each year. , And "the kids loved him." said retired Hastings teacher and girls softball coach Pat Murphy . "They (athletes) looked forward to seeing him "He (Youngs) was very knowledgeable and interested." she said, not just in the major sports, but the minor ones loo. His interest also included girls' sports when they were added to high school sports. Murphy added. “He was always there to give his support and checked up on them (athletes) after they > gradu tied." Murph) said. ' Sometimes Youngs rode to games on the bus with the athletes. Paul Peterson, who played baseball, foot­ ball and basketball for Hastings in the late 1950s and early '60s. said Youngs "not only was interested in the athletes, he was a real father figure He was interested in anything that dealt with people. "He was a great guy." Peterson said. Fred Jacobs, who is in charge of produc­ tion and serves as board secretary of J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the Banner and Re­ minder. said he was always impressed that Youngs knew ail the players by name. And no matter how bad an athlete played. Youngs would always have a lot of positive things to say. Jacobs said. Youngs "was the most motivating man...yet so humble." he said, and was well known outside the Hastings community. Youngs was more than an observer and re­ porter of the news. He was an active con­ tributor to the community and his church. “He just loved Hastings. This was his community." son Steve said "He was one of the first to start the Chamber of Com­ merce He helped bring some business here " "He had a deep love of Hastings." Steve said. As a kid. Steve has fond memories of his father taking him on 5 a.m adventures to "sec Hastings wake up." They would drive around the town and watch the factories and other places of businesses come alive for the day. A number of community organizations benefited because of Youngs' commitment to the town. He could often be seen pitching in to flip pancakes when the Hastings Ro­ tary held its pancake suppers and was a regu­ lar blood donor whenever the Red Cross held a drive. A daily morning priority for Youngs was attending mass. "The church has always been real impor­ tant to my dad and he went to mass nearly every day." Steve said. Youngs always loved to sing and from about the 1950s up until recently he sang in the St. Rose church choir. He also played tuba in his high school band in Florence. Wise. In addition, he was the football team quarterback, played basket­ ball and was a Golden Gloves boxing cham­ pion His grandfather and father were pub­ lishers of the Florence Mining News. Youngs was the first from his hometown to attend college and because of that the townspeople held a parade in his honor. Steve said. His father earned a journalism degree at Marquette University. Youngs, the son of Rose (Bush) and Chase Youngs, grew up in a household with five sitters. A younger sitter is responsible for giving him the nickname that stuck with him through life. In honor service to the County... The Barry County Sheriffs Honor Guard pays its respect-. Friday as the casket of former Sheriff Mert Campbell is carried to the waiting hearse. Campbell was Sheriff from 1961-1974. He was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings News Briefs Founders Weekend plans being made The annual Founders Weekend is scheduled in Delton for Friday and Saturday. Aug 9 and 10. The celebration this year will include a classic and hot rod car »how from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10. and a talent show at 6.30 p m Friday. Aug 9. al the Delton Kellogg Middle School auditorium. In the talent show, there will be two divisions, according to age. junior and senior Cash prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place winners. The grand marshals of the Founders Weekend parade will be introduced at the intermission at the talent show . For more information, call (616) 623-2020 People who want to lake part in the car show may call (616) 623-8934. Two step down at Maple Valley The Maple Valley Board of Education has accepted the resignations of two members BtKh Roger Green and David Tuckes stepped down. Tuckcy after serving five years Tuckcy said he is resigning because of of growing commitments with his new carpentry business Green, however, said he couldn't be "a rubber stamp" tor the administration and was critical of Superintendent Alan McLean Turkey's seat has been filled by Allison Avery of Nashville Applications are being taken for the ocher scat on the board Maple Valley school district residents are encouraged to send a letter to the superintendent's office. Letters will be accepted until Monday. July 22. when a special meeting will be held at 7 p.m to appoint Green's successor Master gardening classes to start The 1996 master gardening class series will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday. Aug 22. with most sessions slated for the Barry County Courts and Law Building meeting room Cost of the course is $165 for 40 hours of classes on everything from soil to or­ namental. from household pests to apple trees Certification includes 40 hours of volunteer community service within one year of completing the class. A non-refundable $25 fee must be paid by Aug. 10. with the balance paid by the night of the first session. Applications are available at the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service office or by calling 948-4862 Youthful Jubilee is on 2 Fridays The Thornapple Arts Council's Youthful Jubilee will take place at 7 p m. on two Friday evenings. July 19 and 26. at Fish Hatchcry Park in Hastings There will be a variety of presenta­ tions froim area young people, from vocal and piano to drama and acrobatics. Included on the July program arc Alexis and Jeffrey Baker, vocal and piano. Patricia Ochoa, drama. Rex For­ man. piano. Melissa Armstrong, violin; Jessica and Jennifer Finney. dance; Jake Page. vocal; Steve and Kelly Flohr, jug­ glers; Nick Steele, guitar and vocal; Zack Woodley, piano; and Evelyn and Emily Rappaport. gymnastics. Participating in the July 26 jubilee will be Owen Ridings, cello; Christina Elmen. vocal; Adam Schultz, vocal; Megan Butler, dance; Alexis and Jeff Baker, vocal duet; Luke and Josh Cook, cello. violin and piano; Dray Huis, piano. Nick Steele's band; Joan Bailey, vocal. Chris Nieman, piano; Bethany. Jody and Joseph Elms, violin, french horn and piano; Lindy Jacobs and Lillian Altoft. piano duct. Lindy Jacobs, vocal; Rebecca Crump. Lilly Castle. Kara Zerbal and Katherine Safic. drama, and Rebecca Crump and Lilly Castle, piano duct. Co-chairwomcn for the Youthful Jubilee are Phyllis Castleman and Kathryn Mix. -4UI Bueff* Buzz Youngs is pictured here, behind the typewriter at his desk, in the Banner office in 1980. when he retired. He's been lagged with the nickname Buzz since age 6. Steve said, when a younger sis­ ter couldn't pronounce the word "brother" and called him "Buzzer." The family shortened the nickname tc Buzz. Some of his close adult friends called him "Buzzy." Steve said. In his spare lime. Youngs played golf three or four days a week at the Hastings Country Club. Steve said, and he was a big Michigan Stale fan. ASPHALT continued from page 1 lion could be issued stopping the Road Commission from spending any more public money on the ballot proposal. Or the judge could decide to review any materials concern­ ing the ballot proposal issued by the Road Commission prior to their public distribu­ tion. Expected to be named in the suit are Road Commission Manager Jack Kineman. Road Commission Secretary Gary VandeCar. Road Commission Chairman Robert Russell, and Road Commission members Jack Lenz and Theodore McKelvey. The suit would ask all five to repay the county out of their own pockets any money that might be determined by the court to have been illegally used to influence the out­ come of the ballot proposal. Dwyer said if the circuit judge determines the ad and brochure violated state campaign finance laws, the Road Commission may also ba subject It criminal liability. State law says if a public body makes a campaign contribution, members of that public body are guilty of a felony punishable by one year in prison or a fine of not more than $2,000. Dwyer said if the Road Commission is found in violation of that law. "I would ex­ pect the prosecutor to take a look at it (to see whether the matter warrants criminal ac­ tion). Prosecutor Dale Crowley is out of town and could not comment on the case. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon McNeill said if a complaint on the matter was brought to the prosecutor's office, Barry prosecutors may have to disqualify themselves, because Crowley already issued an opinion on the matter to the Road Commission. In such a case. McNeill said, a special prosecutor would have to be appointed to pursue any possible criminal charges Commission Chairman Russell said that the Road Commission had already sought not just the Barry prosecutor's opinion on the legality of their campaign expenditures, but also an opinion from the state attorney general's office. Russell also said there have been similar suits against Road Commis­ sions in other counties that were "thrown out." Road Commission Manager Kineman said the Road Commission is not commenting on the suit until it retains legal counsel. Of the ad and brochure. Kineman said. "We think (the materials) were only informa­ tional in nature and we think we're within the law." Kineman said if any funds are required to be paid by commission members. Kineman or VandeCar to the county, those individuals are covered by a civil liability insurance pol­ icy paid for with Road Commission funds. Gordon Dudley is a meml er of the Con­ cerned Citizens of Baltimore Township, which formed about two months ago to seek information about the asphalt plant, accord­ ing to member Jean Herbstreilh of Dowling Road. Herbstreilh said the committee recently de­ cided to take a stance actively opposing the ballot proposal. The committee is concerned about the environmental impact the plant will have on Baltimore Township. The plant is slated to be built on property on Dowling Road in Baltimore Township. Herbstreith also said the committee is concerned with the impact the plant will have on traffic. Herbstreith said the comer of M-37 and Dowling Road is already danger­ ous. and could be more so if gravel trucks are passing through it on their way to and from the asphalt plant Opposition appears to be increasing to the asphalt plant, as another citizens' group, the Committee to Alert Barry County Voters, has set up a booth al the Barry County Fair, providing signs opposing the ballot pro­ posal. The committee also is placing news­ paper ads urging defeat of the proposal. The Road Commission claims that a new asphalt plant will save townships in the county and the Road Commission $200,000 a year. He also liked to go deer hunting, even though he wasn't very successful al it. Steve said. Many honors and awards have been be­ stowed upon Youngs, who also, early in his career, worked as editor for the Diamond Drill newspaper in Crystal Falls and the family publication, the Florence Mining News. In 1972. as a special written tribute to Yeungs, the late Richard M. Cook, who owned the Banner at the time, said: ' George has been a real pro' as a journal­ ist. a loyal and useful citizen of this com­ munity. a parent who took responsible con­ cern in the upbringing and careers of his two sons, an all-around good fellow and a loyal friend who is always there with an assist when something a little extra is needed." Likewise, in 1980. the succeeding Banner owner. Hugh Fullerton had high praise for Youngs when he retired, calling the event the end of an era. "I know many editors and journalists and 1 know of none who has worked more tire­ lessly for his newspaper and his commu­ nity." Fullerton said of Youngs. "If Buzz should be remembered for one quality, it is human kindness. He is a soft touch for any needy group, though he hides the fact. I have often seen him worry about a story involving human suffering, or which he knew was going to hurt someone He al­ ways manages to tell the story in an accu­ rate. professional manner, while preserving people's feelings." Fullerton said. Youngs was preceded in death by his wife. Gladys, on Oct. 30. 1993. They had married June 13. 1942 He also was preceded in death by four sisters. He is survived by two sons. Michael and wife Jennette Youngs of Rochelle. III. and Stephen and wife Mary Youngs of Hastings, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sitter. Margaret Erickson of Florence. Wise. Memonals may be made to the St. Rose School Building Fund. COMMENTARY: Buzz made a difference... by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Buzz Youngs was like a special traffic director along the roadways of my life. He's the endearing man who launched my career in journalism. Our first meeting was not a typical interview. I tried to discourage him from hiring me. Buzz, as editor of the Banner 23 years ago. was looking for a freelance writer to cover Delton and southwest Barry County news. Relatives encouraged me to apply for the job and. with mixed emotions. 1 pursued the possibility. Buzz told me more about the job during my interview and I told him I didn't think I had the qualifications I hadn't done much writing in recent years. 1 told him. I didn't have any photography skills. I told him. I was new to Barry County and didn't know anyone, except for a few neighbors. I told him. But. Buzz, being the man that he was. had more confidence in me than I had in myself. As I waffled about whether I should accept his job offer, he said. "Let me give you a tour of the office " * Imagine my surprise when he began introducing me to the staff as 'the person who is going to write the Delton news.' He didn't give me a chance to say no. and I'm glad of that. "If he thinks I can do the job. I will give it a try.' I thought. He also told me I could write as many stories as I wanted. What an editor! In those days, the pay was determined by the published column inch. Writing for the Banner soon led to more freelancing work for the Kalamazoo Gazette and Battle Creek Enquirer and News and eventually to J-Ad Graphics, which offered me a full time writing position. Buzz and his dear wife. Gladys, were always supportive people. They gave up part of a Saturday afternoon, driving about a 35-mile round trip, to take a photo of me receiving my first journalism award, from a veterans organization. During the program. Gladys whispered to me that Buzz had walls full of awards and certificates of appreciation for his work and (hat she knew I would, too. someday. Many years later, after Buzz had retired from the Banner and I was working for J-Ad Graphics, our lives intersected again on a regular basis. Every second and fourth Tuesday of each month, we sat at the same media table together, covering the Barry County Board of Commissioners meetings. He was gathering the news for WBCH and I for the Banner. In some towns that might be considered a new x rivalry. But not between Buzz and me. Our friendship was sealed long ago. He nearly always arrived at the meetings before I did and without fail, he always had my copies of the agenda and other county documents waiting on the table for me. What a guy! And when the meetings ran late, like they do many times, I'd look in my purse and find a piece of candy to tide him over until he could leave to eat lunch. Then, all of a sudden. Buzz wasn't at the meetings any more. How I missed him! He was too ill to continue all of his news gathering activities In March. I was delighted to see him at one of the Lenten Lunch and Devotions series at Grace Lutheran Church. We enjoyed lunch together and I look the opportunity to tell him again how much I appreciated everything he had done for me — especially for giving me a chance. For believing in me. After lunch, we sat side by side during the devotional program, worshipping together, praying together I never saw him again. In retrospect. 1 can sec that God certainly orchestrated a beautiful finale to our friendship here on Earth. I'm grateful for that and for knowing Buzz. Rotary, Kiwanis meet challenge Participants in the 19th annual Rotary-Krwams blood drive rest up after their donations The two groups recruit people to make donations on their behalf. The winning group will be announced at the joint Rotary-Kiwanis meeting in September and will get bragging rights for the next year. The loser will harassed until next year. Executive Director for the Barry County Red Cross, Karen Despres said. 'I've seen faces I've never seen before and some old faces. The real winners are the Red Cross and the recipients of the blood." Despres said the drive raised a total of 126 pints, which is far above recent totals. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18. 1996 — Page 3 Barry County Fair offers food, fun, entertainment The merry-go-round is the staple of rides for children at the fair and this youngster seems to be enjoying it For many Barry County 4-H youngsters, the fair is a time to show their animals to judges. This young lady appears to be making her way through a sort of parade with her ooat. Terry May and her daughter pause to take part in the ■Gom' Fishin" game in the middle ot the midway. Sometimes the rides can play a little havoc, as these three people learned Monday evening on a ride on the Scrambler. Hang on for dear life seems to be the mission of these two little girts on a ride at the fair, though they really didn’t have anything to worry about. This little girl is showing her pygmy goat during 4-H competition. r Vermontville 1 man hit by ; pick-up truck L A Vermontville man was seriously injured after he was hit by a pick-up truck Monday morning. Arthur Hass. 58. was walking south on North Ionia Road between Gresham and Lake Highway when he was hit by a southbound pick-up truck, driven by Jeffrey D. Briggs. 21. of Sunfield. Briggs was not injured. Hass was taken to Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte, where he was air lifted to the University of Michigan Hospital. He is listed in serious condition in the trauma­ bum unit. No citations have been issued as yet. and the accident remains under investigation. ! Court continues collection effort As part of a program to collect $100,000 in outstanding fines and costs during the summer, the following people appeared last week before Circuit Judge James Fisher • Daniel S German. 18. of 2999 W Stale - Road. Hastings, had his case adjourned until J; Sept. 26 after he told the court he couldn't ; 1 keep a job long enough to pay his costs of • over $800 He had been sentenced in Febni2 • ary for damage to a door at Thomapple-Keltogg High School. ’ • Teresa L. Hardy. 27. of 10833 E Shore * Drive. Delton, had her case adjourned until * October 24 after she said her physician was ' not allowing her to return to work until around Sept. 30 because she is pregnant. She had pleaded guilty to perjury in a court pro­ ceeding and was required to pay costs of $1340. • Eric J. Hokansui, 19. of 405 E. Green St.. Apt. 5. Hastings, was ordered to pay • $1955 in outstanding costs by July 19. His fines and costs are from attempted larceny in a building. • Mary L. Gething. 26. of 56 Brown Drive. Battle Creek, was ordered to have $50 per week withheld from her paycheck to pay $6,305 in outstanding costs Her fines came from pleading guilty to uttenng and publish­ ing. • Scott M. Heckert. 22. of 80619 Main St.. Apt. 3. Memphis. Mich . was ordered to have $30 per week withheld from his pay­ check to pay for $1,700 in outstanding costs. He had pleaded guilty to writing three checks with non sufficient funds in a ten-day period The demolition derby Monday evening attracted its usual good crowd, as a bunch of cars sustained a lot of damage in competition. The midway again was full of food and drinks, as these three teen-agers amply demonstrate. •WWW WWW www are the three most important words in American History ★ a resident of Barry County, Rutland Township, for 12 years. Married. Owned and managed dairy farm and beef cattle farm ★ undergraduate education at Roosevelt University and graduate education at University of Illinois, both in Chicago have the right to expect from our Government ★ former custom broker - integrity - ethics Candidate for BARRY COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 - accountability of Barry County expect our County Government to adhere to and embody these principles RUTLAND AND HOPE TOWNSHIPS AND PART OF BARRY A REPUBLICAN DEDICATED TO ★ Government for and by the people with ethics, integrity and accountability VOTE IN THE PRIMARY AUGUST 6,1996 Paid for by Committe to Elect Aladjem, 1655 W. State Road, Hastings, MI 49058 ★ former research associate at Loyola Medical School in Chicago ★ published author in major scientific journals ★ national and international lecturer at scientific meetings ★ experienced in grant preparations at federal and state levels, as well as private foundations ★ delegate to the Republican Party State convention WWW WWW WWW �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18, 1996 5^1 Letters from our readers,,. The cart isn’t put before the horse Too much fast talking on asphalt plant To The Editor: I'm wriling in reply lo articles published in the Julj 4 and July 11 Banners. Road Commission members say they only need one mill for one year. When was the last time that a mill was taken off the books once it was put on? The Road Commission has some people thinking that if they have the asphalt plant, everybody will have paved roads. The township will determine if they have any roads paved. If ll**c township doesn’t have enough road funds, then they will have lo raise their road millage to pay for it. This will mean that the people of this township will pay more than one mill. The Road Commission says the site for the plant is an isolated spot. They say noise pollu­ tion will stop at a half mile from the site. I have been awakened in the early morning with the house shut up. by noise in the gravel pit. There are 57 houses and 11 business surroun­ ding the gravel pit. This is not an isolated spot! We try to bring up the safety of all the heavy trucks and all we’re told is lhe traffic will disperse al Dowling. I took the bus trip to Fort Wayne. Ind.. July II to see an asphalt plant. All this did was show me thai what I had first said was true An asphalt plant is noisy, dirty, and it pollutes While touring the plant, we saw where they unload the liquid asphalt. The ground around this place was soaked. We saw what they said was steam coming up from the machinery. Pollutants in the steam were going into the air. The noise was bad enough that you had a hard time hearing. We watched the truck drivers spray down lhe inside of their dump boxes. The spray was going into the air and on the ground. You could sec spots all anxind where the liquid had soaked into the ground. 1 asked one of Lhe drivers what they were spraying and be said they were using diesel fuel. This in time will pollute the ground waler. This driver also said he wouldn’t want to live near this plant. This asphalt plant was on­ ly three months old. One of the members of the Road Commis­ sion told me the plant would run for three months, not on weekends or the Fourth of Ju­ ly. This is less than three months. J told him that spending one million to one and a half million dollars on this plant and running three months is poor money management Then one Road Commissioner said the plant would run in the spring and fall. loo. The Road Commission keeps talking about saving money. They started with S 150.000 io $160,000. One told me that it was $300,000. Now they arc saying it is $200,000. Eventual­ ly there will be no savings and they will want that one mill renewal run the asphalt plant. I’ve been told Calhoun County did away with their asphalt plant because it cost to much money to maintain and the repairs were expensive. The Road Commission keeps saying they are going to sell just in Barry County. The law says that they can sell to any government unit in the state. They said that they would be putting in scales with a 90-foot platform. This size scales is not for dump trucks, it is for large semi-trucks. The Road Commission is always saying ’’Let’s talk facts.” Well here are some facts that they don’t tell people: A zoning law is designed to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens. By granting a permit for such a pLnt. this fun­ damental fact is ignored by the Zoning Board for the following reasons: • The DNR states that no asphalt plant is odor or dust free The odor from an asphalt plant is noticeable in a three-mile radius. • The proposed plant is topographically located in the heaviest residential area of the township, excluding the Baltimore Trailer Park. • Fuel oil is used to clean the plants' equip­ ment. Fuel oil is a known contaminant of soil and water. The potential for such contamina­ tion is shown by the contamination of the Venice Park Landfill and Cooper Township Landfill, which have been contaminated by adjacent asphalt plants. • Asphalt is a known environmental car­ cinogen. The Scandinavian Journal of En­ To The Editor: vironmental Health published a study in 1989 which showed an increase in cancer of the mouth, esophagus, rectum and lung as a result of exposure to products in the fumes of heated bitumen used in asphalt production. The English Journal ■ Lancet” (Aug. 11. 1984) showed that in a Danish village the health ef­ fects of an asphalt plant were disastrous, with increased in human lung cancer. The hay was unfit for cattle feeding. Fifteen years after the asphalt plant was discontinued, lhe Danish Food Institute advised residents that their garden vegetables contained phenols and polycyclic hydrocarbons, which arc car­ cinogenic. The soil is being now tested for radioactivity. There is not one Road Commissioner who lives in the Dowling community. Our county commissioner doesn’t live in this community either. Road Commissioners say they arc using free money, not taxpayers' money in their campaign. This money was taken out of the regular motor vehicle highway funds. The $20,000 could have been put to better use on the roads. With this money gone, tax dollars will have lo be used to replace this $20,000 used. 1 sec that they worded the article so they could get "vote yes" in. I'm saying “vote no." 1 see in the Banner that the school board is saying that it is not backing the asphalt plant. Board members say they have adopted a resolution stating that "The construction and operation of an asphalt plant by the Barry County Road Commission could increase safety for lhe Hastings School System's, school buses and could provide a cost savings on paving projects do-.ie by the school system" and as a result. Lie board encourages Barry County voters to become informed about the issues. When 1 read this resolution I see the school board backing the asphalt plant. There has been to much fast talking and not all the facts told. I’m asking the people of Barry County to vote "no". James Rhodes. Hastings I would like to slate my reasons why I am opposed to the $850,000 millage for an asphalt plant. The projected savings arc questionable. • pic $125,000 io $150,000 savings lo the townships win "not "WFaft in lhe township’s taxpayers receiving a tax reduction. The townships may be charged less for asphalt because the Road Commission plans to sell below their true costs I quote from a letter I received from Mr. Jack L. Kineman dated May 16. 1996: "We do not claim to be able to produce asphalt cheaper than a private operation. You are correct in saying our true cost of production would include overhead, which would increase the cost of the base mix to $16.60 and surface mix to $19.04. which is what we pay at commercial asphalt plants." Where, then, is the savings, since the Road Commission must pay lhe overhead costs from our county road fund? The $50,000 to $75,000 savings in trucking costs is not a real savings because the same number of people will be on lhe payroll at the end of the year. In addition. three people from lhe work crew may be reassigned or hired to operate the plant The proposed $850,000 asphalt plant has the capacity to produce 160 tons per hour. 1.280 tons per eight-hour shift. 6.400 tons per week and in six weeks 38.400 tons. This amount is more than the Road Commission plans to use this year! On this basis, lhe plant will be idle for tenplus months. Even if the Road Commission operates the plant for three months on a "slop and go" basis. The plant will still be idle nine plus months Onl\ lhe Riud Commission or a slate or federal agency can afford a luxury of a the Road Commission is asking the citizens for help. We find nothing in the Baltimore Township Zoning Ordinance that specifies when to make application. Apparently that is up to the ap­ plicants. not the Township Planning Commis­ sion. Why should the Road Commission fight for zoning when there isn't anything this zon­ ing is yet needed for? We don't have an ’ asphalt plant, we are trying to get one. The funding has not been secured and Road Com­ mission is not going to make zoning applica­ tion and imply that it believes that the millage will pass. Because we know that our citizens have a * tough choice ahead of them, we want that choice to be educated and not influenced by our implications or one man's need to rush the process. There will be ample time after the election if the proposal passes. Finally, we would never be so foolish as to say we could not afford the $35 filing fee. What we can't afford is lhe near $900,000 for the asphalt plant, that is why we are turning to the voters of Barry County. Jack Lenz Road Commission Vice Chairman Hastings Asphalt plant raises many questions To The Editor: This letter is prompted by lhe asphalt plant article in the July 4 Banner. I know the Road Commission is bent on an asphalt plant off East Dowling Road, and the neighborhood is dead set against it for several reasons. This may be lack of information or a power struggle. I think it is high time for an honest, clear discussion of elected and concerned citizens. Remember. "Government of the people, for the people, by the people. " If the asphalt plant materializes, what will be done by the plant to keep the surrounding roads in repair'’ They were not built for this type of traffic. The asphah plant is an industrial endeavor. What about the protection of local residents and children, and even a traffic light in Dowling? What about the values of the properties, let alone the peace and quiet of the property owners, and the animals? If this is such a cost effective endeavor, why not use the one mill as a loan and pay back the property owners? Don't give the property owners a sales * pitch! Just give us the actual facts. Just the facts. The taxpayer deserves this, especially those of us who are retired and have pinched pen­ nies. gone without and are forced to cope with inflated prices on a limited income. Everyone should learn to prioritize! Laura R. Mann > Hastings Know Your Legislators: Reported savings from asphalt plant questionable To The Editor: Normally. the Barry County Road Com mission does not respond to articles such as the letter to the editor written by Ken Jones last week. However, with the upcoming August primary and not wanting the people of Baltimore Township to tall prey to one man's viewpoint. I was compelled to respond It is the Barry County Road Commission's duty, under the law. to do what it feels is best for Burry County roads and those who use them. A county-owned asphalt plant just hap­ pens to be something that will save lhe townships, the Road Commission and everyone who uses Barry County roads a large amount of money. The Road Commission must follow the steps that it feels will best accomplish its deci­ sions. The decision to ask for money from the taxpayers was not an easy one Road Com­ missioners are typically funded through the use of user fees (gas taxes and vehicle registration). However, without an increase in gas taxes since 1984. it is time lo ask for help from those who use our roads the most. There arc a few people who can boast that they have survived the last 12 years without getting a raise in their paycheck. This is why $850,000 plant being idle nine plus months a environmental protection such as containment year. A private business or a taxpayer can’t dikes around oil tanks, etc. afford the luxury. An additional $150,000 to $200,000 from , There has been no mention of obtaining ow,County Road zoning approval or the cost to Install the plartt” *** ’ ’ iferm Boucher i.e.. site preparation, foundations, ereej^j^ A Hastings _______ ____ Ui___ W'Ute. to, /J Jlelto,: ; The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before 'hey will be published. The requirements are: • AU letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo detei mined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. RusseH Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (art of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Harry County Since 1856 Pubtahed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A DrvtsKxi at J-Ad Graphcs Inc. 1952N BrnaOwwy Hastings, MI 49056-0602 (618) 945 9554 John Jacoba Joyc* Ryan ’reasurar Frederic Jacoba Vce Preeadent Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Eddor) Elaine Gitbert (Auatant Eddorf Karen Maude Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cmdy Smith Keisea Habecker James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Class.foe aCs accepted Monday through t'day 0 a m to 5:30 pm . Saturday 8 30 a_m. • Noon Scott Ommen Denise HoweU Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Tracy Eggleston, Nichole Warner, Jill Hall, Kortnev Sherry. Steve VanOoy, Hastings: Hastings: Hastings: Hastings: Hastings: “The bam exhibits. “ Subscription Rates: $25 per year r Barry County $27 per year n adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P. 0 Bo«B Hastings. Ml 49O58-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) “The rides." "The friends." "It’s just fun." "We show animals at the fair." . : �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18, 1996 — Page 5 Clinton's veto leaves blood on his hands To The Editor: School “choice” leads to new world order To The Editor: I would like to commend the Hastings schools for their decision not to participate in the new •Schools of Choice” program. Parents, friends and neighbors of our com­ munity know the truth behind the one world government educational system, camouflaged as the “Goals 2000-Educate America Act." We (Americans) of this community know that for a federal program to work, that program must have 'participants.* “Schools of Choice,” vouchers and tax credits (just to name a few) arc the pathways which lead into the framework of this ungodly system. We (Americans) of this community arc hereby informing the school board as our elected representatives (as to lhe education of our children) to the following facts: I. The restructure of our educational system is in reality a restructure of the nation through the educational system. 2. This restructure program closely resembles the international global educational program of the United Nations and is clearly socialistic in concept. 3. Outcomes-based/mastery learning (teaching our children to become world class citizens rather than Christian/Amencan heritage) was implemented in Eastern Europe and is being implemented in nations around the world. 4. The idea of vouchers and tuition lax credits originated within the Department of Education, along with the New American Schools Development Corp. 5. Choice via means of federal/statc tax dollars will eliminate all choice as private, parochial and Christian schools will be merg­ ed with the public system to form a national school system complete with a national curriculum. 6. Restructuring of the Educational System will include the pre-school years (Head Stan. PAT etc.) with governmental agencies monitoring the family and home. This is being developed to insure children at risk (children under care of parents, or all children) the op­ portunity to be ready to learn. 7. This restructure program is interlocked with the Department of Labor, which will re­ quire a slate endorsement on diplomas in order to enter college or the work force. Com­ munity service will be a prerequisite and an intricate part of the development of a national work force. Eventually, an occupational license or work card will be required of all workers. If this restructure is completed in totality as designed, it will result in the compromise of our national sovereignty as America yields to the authority of the new world order. James Holland Dowling County government reform still needed To The Editor: As the Barry County Commissioner representing District No. 7. including Assyria. Baltimore and Johnstown townships. I am sad to say that I have been forced to reshape my campaign for re-election into a county wide effort. This is because of the decision made by Board Chairman James Bailey. Vice Chair­ man Lew Newman and Commissioner Tim Burd to invade the Seventh District Republican primary Aug. 6 with a hand­ picked candidate of their choice. It has been no secret that some of the leader­ ship of this board are unhappy with the fact that I am an independent thinker. They have been annoyed that I have routinely asked that issues be discussed in detail before the public. 1 have been around too long to just blindly fall in line because a would-be boss has political ambitions far beyond Barry County. Every election year there is a lot of talk from ambitious politicians about giving something back. In my case. I will asked to be judged by my actions. In my first year on the County Board of Commissioners. I con­ tributed my salary to a fund in county govern­ ment dedicated to leadership training. I have regularly declared my opposition to the unreasonable amount of money the lax- County Board doesn’t answer questions To The Editor: On June 6,1 sent a letter to lhe Barry Coun­ ty Board of Commissioners and Board Chair­ man James Bailey, requesting information under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act and lhe public's right to know on Resolu­ tion 96-32. dated May 14. 1996. lhe number and the amount on each, the federal and state mandates. Also. I asked if federal and stale funds are to be kept in a separate account. Going back to the federal and state man­ dates. lhe resolution reads as follows: "Whereas Barry County is obligated to fund various state and federal mandated programs.” The answer — the state unfunded mandates explains nothing, only some figures or numbers, the federal unfunded mandate does not list any figures or numbers. Are federal and state funds to be kept in a separate account? It took 125 words and numbers to say yes or no I still do not know the answer. Now to the Barry County general fund revenue and expenditure summary: For the year 1994 it lists actual total revenues as $6,814,059 total expenditures actual at $7,250,597. For lhe year 1995 it lists amend­ ed total revenue at $7,142,004 and the total amended expenditures $7,005,079. For the year 1996 it lists total revenues at $7,485,777 and total expenditures $7,454,676. a surplus of $31,101 for the year 1996. For the year 1995 the surplus was at $136,925 for lhe year 1994 they were in the red $436,538. These numbers were taken from the 1996 recommended budget. I want to give the Hastings Banner credit for information I get that 1 do not get at the com­ missioner’s meetings. The Burner June 20 shows a general fund balance 1995 audited at $798,592. by subtracting liabilities, $4,428,923. from county assets. $5,227,515. If these funds actually exist, then there is no reason for lhe Barry County Board of Com­ missioners to go to the taxpayers for one half mill, or $448,350. for the purchase and erec­ tion of an animal shelter. All departments were asked to reduce their budget by 1/2 percent. But the Board of Commissioners $139,001 to $143,200 is up $4,198; clerk. 211.076 to $259.095 is up $48,019; and treasurer. $159,951 to $165,877. is up $5,926. In lhe Hastings Banner of May 2 "County board rejects Herrington's restructuring pro­ posal." Commissioner Herrington stated that the county is like a ship without a rudder. "We go in one direction today and a different direction tomorrow, no cohesive look at where we should be going as policy makers. ” How true — those six commissioners who opposed Commissioner Herrington should look at the Hastings landfill, and the animal shelter. How much in legal fees? Where is it going? In what direction? If the taxpayers want this settled and settled now. the opinions of those six commissioners do not county, they arc not our masters. Let’s get it finished. Ward O Weiler Hastings payers are soaked to pay for the activities of eight county commissioners. We could do well with five. In addition to our salaries of S7.5OO. commissioners average $5,000 in per diems for "committee meetings." more than $6,000 in health and life insurance. 31 cents per mile tor going to work, and after six years on the board, they are given fully taxpayer paid health insurance for life from age 55 on. Over the years I have encouraged people to involve themselves in government al all levels. I have even been helpful to folks who have opposed me. The personalities of the process are unimportant. What is important is that those of us in government at all levels use all the tools at our disposal to bnng about the best results for the least cost to citizens. These past two years have been trying. But the important reforms of county government still remain to he adopted. It is for this reason that I offer this invitation to all candidates for county commissioner, regardless of party, to join me in publicly pursuing these reform ob­ jectives in this primary and general election cycle. h is my sincere wish that those candidates for the County Board who share my objective of bringing runaway county government under control join with me in a bipartisan ef­ fort to provide the citizens of Barry County with an accountable, responsive and open government. Emmet Herrington Bellevue JASON SIXBERRY FOR SHERIFF AUGUST STH PRIMARY PAID FOR BY COMMITTEE TO ELECT JASON SIXBERRY FOR SHERIFF, 3600 E OUIMBY RD , HASTINGS, Ml 49058 being, but the President stands four-square for doing it to babies still in the womb nearing birth." Rush Limbaugh and G. Gordon Liddy wellknown conservative talk show hosts condemn­ ed the president's actions to their millions of listeners. Paul Weyrich. head of the Political News Talk Network. "The slain of blood on the body politic from this hideous cowardly deci­ sion of Bill Clinton will not go away." Its erroneous message is sent wiicn you see pictures of the Clintons lovingly with children. It doesn't have the ring of truth. To put it in lhe words of 1.5 million readers of Columbia Magazine, the official publica­ tion of the Knights of Columbus. “Brain sucking monsters attack children." Bill and Hillary won’t get their votes — ours either! Don and Joyce Kelly. Barry County Right to Life James Dobson, president of Focus on the Family, expressed outrage on his widely heard radio program. "The blood of these tiny infants will be on Mr. Clinton's hands.” Former presidential candidate Steve Forbes wrote that the veto of the partial birth abortion ban was. "unconscionable, politics al its worst, stomach-churning, to see the President of the United Stales so devoid of any genuine moral sense and fiber. " Pope John Paul II criticized Clinton’s veto in a strongly worded statement reserved for heads of stale. Khomeini. Hussein. Ortega and Castro. The National Church Conference of Catholic Bishops are distributing millions of flyers to Catholic churches nationwide to educate churchgoers. Billy Graham told Clinton he was "dead wrong” to veto the partial-birth abortion bill. The Wall Street Journal said. “No one would think of doing this to another human RU-486 isn’t what it’s touted to be To The Editor: On July 19. the Food and Drug Administra­ tion’s Reproductive Health Drugs Advisory Committee will meet to discuss whether or not to recommend the French abortion pill. RU-486. for use in the United Suits Right to Life of Michigan and Barry County Right to Life oppose the use of RU-486 because it kills an unborn child whose heart has already begun to beat and endangers the lives of the women who take the drug. Abortion advocates are pushing for ap­ proval of this pill, with a Clinton-appointed FDA. before President Clinton’s term ends. Bob Dole is against RU-486. Nationwide testing of RU-486 ends in September 1995. Trials of RU-486 in the U.S have resulted in serious complications for some women, and intense pain and bleeding fcr nearly all. Despite concrete evidence to the contrary, Planned Parenthood continues to report that there were no complications among lhe 236 women receiving the drugs for abortion in Iowa. One woman who par­ ticipated in the tests was treated for life­ threatening complications brought about by massive loss of blood. Using RU-486 for abortions requries a twodrug procedure to insure its "effectiveness.” In addition, three to four visits to the doctor are recommended for this type of abortion, which raises the question of compliance. In­ complete abortions, failed abortions, ex­ cessive bleeding, and infection are only a few of the possible complications. No long-term studies have been done to see the effects of KU-486 on future pregnancies on possible connections to breast cancer. RU-486 has been falsely promoted as quick, easy and hassle free. We vigorously oppose these claims. In addition to the three to five visits to a licensed abortion clinic, a number of invasive examinations, taking up to five drug combinations, arc part of the pro­ cedure. And among the women tested, one woman in 20 had to undergo a second abor­ tion procedure. As Europeans have discovered, the RU-486 pill is no miracle drug. In reality, abortion carried out with RU-486 can be a lengthy "mini-birth" process, sometimes with severe emotional consequences. Because the woman administers the drug herself, it is a much more deliberate and conscious experience, and is more likely to force a woman to confront her true feelings about her pregnancy and the moral dilemma of abortion. In fact, the woman often sees the aborted baby after it has passed from her body. If you’re pregnant, scared and con­ templating an abortion of any kind, we en­ courage you to not allow yourself to be pressured into any decision which will affect you for the rest of your life. There arc alter­ natives to abortion that you can live with, and that the child can live with. Confidential and free help awaits you at Alpha Women’s Center, 136 E. State St., downtown Hastings. Or call 948-9013. Joanna Haddix. President FREE Admission Labor Rally Informational Picket July 18, 1996 1:30 - 5:00 Local 397 AFGM 102 Cook Rd., Hastings, Ml Fish Hatchery (Support Fair Labor) Barry County Right to Life FREE Autograph, FREE Parking COIN, STAMP COMIC & CARD SHOW Sports - Non Sports - POGS - Supplies - Memorabilia FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY JULY 19-20-21 SPORTS STARS APPEARING Saturday 1-3 Dave Rozema Detroit Tiger Star Detroit Hockey Lansing IVIall Saginaw Highway (M-43) in Lansing Clifford Cooke Promotions • Our 16th year 517-799-3870 Biofuels present a proactive solution To The Editor: The leading futurists of our country point to using biofuels as a way of protecting our farm lands, providing jobs, improving the air quali­ ty. and reducing our foreign oil dependence. We are importing more than 50 percent of our oil today. By the year 2004. we will be ap­ proaching 65 percent. Therefore, it is difficult to understand why single handcdly Governor John Engler dismantled the tailpipe emissions testing facilities. The public needs and has a right to know the quality of air pollution from our fossil fuel use currently. By using biofuels the air emis­ sions can be drastically reduced If we are to be engaged in solving land use problems, the importance of using biofuels should be paramount It is unfortunate that KCC has chosen not to offer any biofuels curriculum at their new facility. Until such an institution demonstrate* their commitment to educate the thinking of tomorrow, it will be \ rry difficult to be proac­ tive instead of reactive. Mike Dooley Delton 30-70% OFF PRICES AS MARKED / GA TOU CAN HELP STOP CHILD ABUSE BEFORT IT EVER STARTS To learn how you can help, can the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today 1-800 CHILDREN Not good on previous sales. Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-8pm; Saturday 9am-5:30pm; Sunday 11 am-4pm JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 1996 Water craft helps local group patrol for safety Joining hands with the water patrolling effort are Kim Rathbun, of M C Supply Ltd., and Tim Nixon and Mike Shay, of the Michigan Conservation Office. Wwidltin, at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCmii Rd . HaMng*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnwn Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Detain) after 6 p m weekday* or all day weekends Sunday Morning Maw 10 00 a m - 1928 Booi of Common Prayer PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pailor Stephen Wright (616) 758 3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home ptame Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p.m. Wcdncday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Bollwood St . Re* Daniel Gray tall. Senior Pastor. Re* Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 94V9IJI Sunday - 9 45 a ra. Sunday School;‘10:45 Morn­ ing. Worship. 6.00 p.m Evening arovwa Wednesday — 7 p.m. — share groups in vanou* homes Contact church office for mfo. on these. Prayer and Bible study at the church WELCOME CORNERS INITED METHODIST CHLRCH. 3185 N Bramhray. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Ptawie 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9(0 am. Rev Ken Vaught; 11 am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL 9 45 a m far all age* NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult ctasses. Gaining Per wwul Financial Freedom. FoundaimmuI Doctrine- of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calling God's Pro pie Back To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse. Children and Funds Join us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mondays 6 30-8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday 5 00pm al IM E Braodway. Woodland tLauhaugh residence) and Wednes­ day .5 15 p m at lhe Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday cad month 8 00 a m . freewill offering You are invited and welcome WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coat* Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring. 9 30 a.m. Sunday School. Church Service 10:30 Wheelchair accessible and elevator QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m; Worship II a.m. After School Special Wednesday .4pm P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. Aul. Pagtor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all age*. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Chib*; 7:00 p.m.. Teen* in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m . Adult* Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship II a m . Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Sludy. please call for more details THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a m and 10:45 a.m Sunday children * church Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for ail service* Bring the whole family. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHLRCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used al all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. Deacon David Hutfwick at 948-2101. St. Andrew's i* a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod IMHJENDEM CHURCH CH CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Maduwn Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thoma* Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jun Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9 30 a m . Bible School. 10:30 a m . Morning Worship; 6:00 p m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, tn home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC­ CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. CHLRCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services. 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adult*. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Vailes High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery children'* ministry, youth group, adult small group mimury. leader ship training. NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASttNOt BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY •Prescr.puons" — 118 S Jefferson — 945*3429 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 south at M 79 Lawrence Hublev. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m Evening Worship; Youth Fellow .hip with B.«b and Pai Fuller from 5 30-7:30 p.m Nursery for all services.Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Of GOD. 1674 West Stale Road. Hasting*. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30. a m., classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are. Rainbows or J.J. Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Chib or Junior Bible Quu (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quu (ages 13-19) Adult Bible Study • No age limits. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. July 21 - 800 and 1000 a m Ho­ ly Communion (no Sunday School); AAL after Thursday. July 18 — 6 30-8:30 p m VBS DK thru 5th grade: 8-00 AA Fnday .JuJy 19­ 6:30-8:30 pm VBS. Brother* of Grace (Battk Cat* game) Satur­ day. July 20 — 8 00 NA. Tuesday. July 23 - 6:30 6:30 Softball Wednesday. July 17 - 6:30 VBS. 7 00 Altar (And CEDAR CKKT.X BtDUr.. <«xar ; Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a m . Wor uup 11 00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services — 9 45 a.m.. Bible Classes fix all ages. 1040 am Morning Worship Thursday 7 30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing your Faith; 5:30 p.m youth meeting with •'Youth with a Message " 945 9224 . 6 JO pm Bible stud* for all S.S CYRIL A.ND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHLRCH, 150 131st Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m . Saturday Mass during lhe summer 6:00 p m ; Communion Sers ices Wednesday. fnday at 9 00 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Music Director and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Banter free building with elevator to all Boor*. Broad cast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9 30 a m — with child care for in­ fant* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 8. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sun­ day. July 21 — Special Coffee Fellowship and Appreciation Open House for former DirecKw of Chris­ tian Education. Margaret Hollenbeck 10 30 a m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHLRCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a m and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keikr. Pasux Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oeiler. Program Youth Director Sunday. July 21 — •••Summer Worship Hours*"’ 9:30 Morning Worship Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM Nursery is provided Tuesday. July 23 — 6:30 p m Softball game vs. Pleasant*ie* Family at Bob King Park. 7.00 p m Stephen Minister- The Michigan Conservation Office will be doing some of its patrolling on personal water crafts thanks to the efforts of one local business. The local district received four waler craft vehicles and one of those four will be used watching the waterways in Barry County. Sgt Mike Shay said that group and team patrols will both be organized in this effort to clear up what could sometimes be described as "rough waters." Shay also mentioned that a change in uniform is also used when patrolling on the water craft, so don't be surprised to sec an officer in shorts. Barry County's craft is a 750-twin cylinder Kawasaki purchased through M C Supply Ltd. in Hastings. M C set up the paper work with Kawasaki and also sold the Michigan Conservation Office a trailer to tug the craft around on. Kim Rathbun, of M C. said that safety measures are most important after obtaining such a vehicle, staling that "anyone should take a safety class." And there arc also rules to follow when traveling on the water. Tim Nixon, also of the Michigan Conservation Office, mentions lhe 100-foot rule which stales that if a driver is less than three feet of water or within 100 feet of the shore, they must slow down to a no wake speed. According to Michigan Conservation Office records. 40 percent of all fatalities each year arc water related. Bruce Miller Randall |Helen Irene Rhoda| BATTLE CREEK - Royal “Roy" E. Brisbin, age 64 of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, July 15, 1996 at his residence. He was bom on December 24,1931 in Carl­ ton Township, Barry County, the son of the late George B. & Ivah D. (Wilson) Brisbin. He was born & raised in Coats Grove, he moved to Battle Creek after serving with the United States Army in 1954. He attended Woodland High School. Mr. Brisbin's employment included: Eatons, Calhoun Auto Parts, Russ's Wrecker Service, & retired from Clark Equipment Company in 1980 after 18 years as a machinist. Mr. Brisbin served in the United States Army from July 9,1952 to June 14, 1954, and with reserve until 1960. He fought in the Korean War and received the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, National Defense Medal and United Nations Service Medal. He enjoyed bowling, watching wrestling, snowmobiling, his grand kids, & making lawn ornaments. He was a member Eagle Lodge #299. He was married on March 19,1955 in Ango­ la, Indiana to Joan M. (Burton) Brisbin. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger A. Brisbin in 1957; brothers, Don, Glenn, Neil, Nelson, & Shannon Brisbin. He is survived by his wife, Joan M. Brisbin of Battle Creek; one son, Gilbert E. Townsend FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - Bruce Miller Randall, age 89 of Fort Myers, Florida, and formerly of Nashville, passed away on July 14, ’996 in Florida. He was born on February 2, 1907 in Hast­ ings, the son of Loren and Janet Randall. He married Doris Hinckley on March 28, 1931 and she passed away in 1988. Mr. Randall moved to Nashville in 1936 when he started working for Liebhauser Lumber Company. He bought the Lumber company and owned and operated Randall Company for thirty years. He was a member of many clubs and organi­ zations; most importantly was Mayor of Nash­ ville for several year: and also served as School Board President for several yean. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; and four brothers and sisters. He is survived by two daughters, Ruth (Ken) Baker of Fort Myers, Florida and Jane (Don) Grier of Bangor; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 20, 1996 at Z00 PM at Lake­ view Cemetery with Reverend Ken Baker officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam Library in Nashville or Fort Myers Beach Library. Funeral anrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. HASTINGS - Helen Irene Rhodes, age 93 of Hastings, passed sway on Thursday, July 11, 1996 at Thornapplc Minor. Respecting her wishes there will be no funer­ al services. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery per her request. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Delton, Debra A. Smith of Bartle Creek, Gloria J. Peterson of Portage, Christine L Moody of Georgetown, Kentucky, Robert Brisbin of Kalamazoo; two sisters, Nina Ragsdale of Cheyenne, Wyoming. & Anita Curtis of Hast- Funeral Services win be held Friday, July 19,1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Burial will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. MIDDLEVILLE - Jack L Posthumus, age 52, passed sway Friday, July 12, 1996 and ascended in the presence of his Heavenly Father. He was bom on October 26, 1943 at Muske­ gon, the son of Jake and Esther (Deur) Posthumus. He was raised in Fremont, and attended Fremont Christian Elementary and Junior High Schools, graduating from Fremont Public High many sports events. He married Judith R. Coding on November 4, 1966 at South Grandville Christian Reformed Church. He was employed at McDonald Plumbing in Grand Rapids for several yean, he then started his own business, Thornapple Plumbing in the Middleville area. Some of his homes were shown in the Parade of Homes in the Grand He was a member of the National Guard and served in Detroit during the riots. He was a member of the Middleville Chnstian Reformed Church where he served as a Deacon. Jack loved to fish, took several trips to Cana­ da for fishing. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Esther Posthumus; father-in-law, Roy Coding. Mr. Posthumus is survived by his wife, Judith R. Posthumus; children. Jack & Aimee Posthumus of Freeport; daughter, Jodie Post­ humus of Grand Rapids; one grandson, Zachary Roy; sister and brother-in-law. Marion and Arnold Johnson of Wyoming; sister, Kathie Posthumus of Cutlerville; mother-in-law, Jeanette Coding of Grand Rapids; sister and brother-in-law. Sue and Carl Van Tuinen of Wyoming; sister-in-law, Robin Coding of Grand Rapids; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral and Committal Services were held Tuesday, July 16, 1996, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Interment was in Ml Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Silent Observer Serving All REWARD of $1,500* HA1T1MO* MANUFACTURIHO CO. Hastings. Michigan HASttHO* FIBER OLASS PRODUCTS, IHC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings, Michigan Education? Retirement? Peaee ol Mind? County REPORT CRIME 1-800-331-9031 DELTON - Juanita L. Pierce, age 76 of Delton, passed away on July 15. 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on March 15,1920inDeiphM. Ohio, the daughter of Clarence and Luria (Klotz) King. 1940 and attended business school. She was employed during World War II at Westinghouse in Lima, Ohio; later for several yean at Graham Trailer Corporation in Lima, Ohio. Mrs. Pierce attended the Delton Seventh She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, canning, gardening and especially plants. She married Delbert Pierce on January 4, 1948. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert in 1986 and an infant son, Sherman. She is survived by one daughter, Edith Pier­ ce; one son. Dean Pierce, both at home; several sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-laws; one aunt; one uncle; and several cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 18,1996 at 11 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Delton, with Pastor Michael N«ckless of the Kalamazoo Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Buna I will take place in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. NASHVILLE - Ruth A. Service, age 59, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, July 11, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. She wu bom in Hastings on February 20, 1937, the daughter of Eldon & Grace (Main) Sears. She attended Middleville Schools and married Herbert Service on August 20, 1954 in Freeport. She worked at the Plycoma Veneer Company and the Baby Bliss Company, both in Nashville, and also worked at Tyden Seal in Hastings. She was a 37 year member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, working on many projects espe­ cially banquets. mushrooming, and was an avid Detroit Tiger Baseball fan. She was preceded in death by her mother & step-father, Grace & Marshall Winans; brothers, Harry Sears, Kenny Sears & Marshall Winans Jr. Mrs. Service is survived by her husband, Herbert; daughters, Vickie (Marc) Green of Mulliken, Paula (Tim) Ramey of Vermontvil­ le; grandsons, Quinn Green and Jacob Ramey; brothers & sisters, Donald Sears of Middlevil­ le; Gladys Purdum of Hastings; Henrietta Service of Hastings; Shirley Linker of Hast­ ings; Michael Balam of Mississippi; Frank Winans of Middleville; Larry Winans of Zephyr Hills, Florida; Susan Cooley of Middleville; Patty Cooley of Hastings; Leta Main of Hastings; Mabie Wheeler of Hastings; Eva Thomas of Hastings; Marvita Tinkler of Savannah. Georgia; many nieces and nephews Funeral Service was held Monday, July 15, 1996 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Service officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society or American Lung Association. You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information. call 1-800-4US BOND BONDS A fetfw ana af *» sr« |George B. Youngs| HASTINGS - George B "Buzz" Youngs, age 10 of Hastings, passed away on Sunday. July 14. 1996 in Hastings. He was bora on October 6,1915 in Florence, Wisconsin, the son of Chase and Rose (Bush) Youngs. He graduated from Florence High School in 1932, and a Graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "Buzz" served in lhe United States Navy during World War n and wu Honorably discharged as T intrmant He was in Editor for Crystall Fills and Flor­ ence Mining News prior to coming to Hastings; as a Sports writerand Sports Editor of the Hast­ ings Banner in 1946. He retired from the Banner in 1980, but continued as a reporter for WBCH Radio. He continued working for WBCH Radio up until the time of his death, hosting a sports program and covering sports and local news. He married Gladys (Boursier) Youngs on June 13,1942, Gladys jiiiid—y oo October 30, 1992., . “Buzz" was a member of te Barry CoRBty Board of Review, Fourth Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus, member of the Hastings Rotary Cub, Hastings Elks, American Legion, former volunteer for Hastings Fire Depart­ ment, active member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church, and Hastings Country Club. He covered High School Athletics for fortynine years. He honored outstanding male and “Buzz" Youngs award. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys; four sisters, June Till, Marian Yusba, Jane Ringstad, and Lillian Cooery. “Buzz" is survived by two sons, Michael and wife Jennette Youngs of Rochester, Illinois and Stephen and wife Mary Youngs of Hastings; five grandchildren, Mrs. Michael (Kristen) Winslow, Tracy Youngs, Chase and wife Stacey Youngs, Christian Youngs, Edward Youngs; two great-grandchildren, Michael David Youngs and Autumn Elder, sister, Margaret Erickson of Florence, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5-8pm at Girrbach Funeral Home, a Scripture service will be at 7pm Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 18,1996 at 11am at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial with Full Military Honors by Ameri­ can Legion Post 45 of Hastings with Interment at Ml Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to St Rose School Building Fund. ‘ Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, in Hastings. |William G. Stiffen| ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - William G. Stef­ fen, age 70 of Arlington Heights, Illinois, formerly of Middleville, passed away on July 20, 1996. He was bom on August 14, 1925 at Grand Rapids, the son of Arthur and Bernis^ (Berg­ gren) Steffen. He was raised in Grand Rapids and attended schools in Grand Rapids. He served in World War II. He was married to Marcia M. Holland on June 5, 1962. He was employed at New York Carpet World for the last five years in Illinois. He was a member of VFW, Creston Post 3023 and the American Legion Post 0947 in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcia Steffen; brother, Don Steffen; and step­ son, Shawn Brice. He is survived by three sons, William G. (Vicky) Steffen II of Middleville. Dan Steffen of Las Vegas. Nevada, Jon Stef fen of Henry; one daughter, Carolyn (Ken) Dumong of Flori­ da; nine grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Steffen of Grand Rapids; three stepsons, Michael (Debra) Brice, Jeffrey (Linda) Brice both of Middleville, Stephen Brice of Florida; very special friend, Elinor Rigenstrup. Funeral services were held oo Monday, July 15,1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle­ ville, with Reverend Lee Zachman officiating. Interment took place in Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas Rubles celebrate 50th anniversary Burkes celebrate 60th anniversary Sixty years of marriage were observed by Harry and Jean (Hart) Burke of Grand Rapids, formerly of Hastings The event was celebrated with family and friends at a lun­ cheon at Pietro s in Grand Rapids. The Burkes’ children are Marcelo and Carole Gumucio and Dennis and Vivian Cleveland They have four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Max and Margaret Ruble celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Sunday. July 14 Max and the former Margaret (Ehlc) were married at the Old Free Methodist Church in Battle Creek. They lived in Battle Creek for about 15 years. They have resided at their Fine Lake address for the past 35 years. They have four children. Linda (Ruble) Fisher and her husband- Bernie reside in Dowling. Roger Ruble and his wife Hilda reside in San Diego. Calif Philip Ruble and his wife Bonnie reside in Battle Creek and Lone (Ruble) Smith and her husband Philip reside in Battle Creek. They have a eight grandchildren. At the request of their parents, the children hosted a small family gathering for their parents on Saturday. July 13. Max is retired from Ruble’s Inc. Margaret is a homemaker, wife and mother for which there is no retirement. They are both active in the Wesleyan Church in Hickory Comers. And enjoy spen­ ding time at their cabin in Brohan. Ml Friends and family may help them celebrate by sending cards. Domenico-Dawson united in marriage Townes to observe golden anniversary William ana Joyce (Ectainaw) Towne will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday. July 21. The couple will greet family and friends at an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. as the First United Methodist Church. Hosting will be their children David and Roberta Towne. Janine and Michael Kasii. sky. grandchildren David. Heather and Kristen. Just the pleasure of your company please Jeffrey T. Domenico of Battle Creek and Katherine A. Dawson of Hastings were mar­ ried May II. 1996. at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Battle Creek. Father Kenneth Schmidt of St. Thomas Moore. Kalamazoo, officiated. A reception followed at Mary wood Country Club in Battle Creek. Bridesmaids were Sandra Sebastian of Hastings and K.C. Traylor of Kalamazoo, friends of the bride, and Sham Monroe of Hastings, cousin of the bride. Groomsmen were David Domenico of Kalamazoo, brother of the groom, and Sean Hayes, friends of the groom Bcm man was Mike Boone of DeLand. Florida, friend of the groom. Ushers were Thomas Dawson, brother of the bride, and Corey Glidden, friend of the groom. Ralph and Janet Reaser. aunt and uncle of the bride, served as Master and Mistress of Ceremonies. Special music was provided by Jodi Farman of Lake Odessa, friend of the bride. The couple sailed on a Caribbean cruise and now reside in Battle Creek The groom is the son of Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Domenico of Battle Creek. The bride is the daughter of Ronald and Mary Dawson of Hastings Ruth Cheney to mark 80th Ruth Cheney will be celebrating her 80th birthday on July 28th at the Local 138 UAW Hall. 127 W Apple St.. Hastings Her children, grandchildren, and great­ grandchildren would like all her family and friends lo join them in a celebration A lunch will be served from I to 4 p.m EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! Ruth Gillespie is 80 Friday Ruth Gillespie will be 80 scars old on Julv 19. 1996 Her chilren. grandchildren and great grand­ children wish her happy birthday and love from Michigan. Arizona and Scotland! Ruth would enjoy hearing from her fnends. neighbors and relatives. When I read last week's column. I realized a few words were missing from the item about the Enz family’s annual reunion and camp out over the fourth of July. It should have started out. ’The children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the late Ford Enz and Orpha. etc.” As it was, it didn’t make a lot of sense, and I apologize. Perhaps my brain got ahead of my fingers or I accidentally deleted a few words before finishing the column. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Missionary Society held its monthly dinner for July last week. Mane Fisher and Bonnie Norton were hostesses. They served a picnic luncheon with shaved ham, cheese slices, home made rolls, many salads and desserts and drinks. There were 19 people at the meal. Last Monday evening, the Rev. George Speas. vice president of the Lakewood Ministerial Association, presented the traveling trophy for excellence in fund­ raising to Roy Starr, hunger coordinator at Lakewood United Methodist Church. This is the second year for the trophy, which was won last year by Central United Methodist of Lake Odessa. In the April 28 CROP Walk, Lakewood United Methodist Church raised $1561.75 under the leadership of Starr. CROP Walk-generated funds go to the Church World Service for hunger-related needs world wide, but one-quarter of the money is immediately relumed to the Lakewood Community Council. That money is used for community Christmas baskets, the local food bank at Zion Lutheran Church and other local hunger needs. During the heartworm testing season. Drs Douglas and Peggy Newman Hoort of Lakewood Veterinary Service tested more than 600 dogs for heartworm. At the end of the season, the staff drew a name from the list of dogs tested during this year and awarded a huge sluffed dog to lhe winner. Boo-Boo, a cocker spaniel owned by Sherry Gensterblum of Lake Odessa won the toy. She and her owner came to the veterinary office last week to pick up the prize. Boo-Boo’s initial reaction lo the large stuffed animal was somewhat negative but she seemed to accept her new companion before Gensterblum took lhe dogs, both Boo-Boo and the sluffed one, home. The Woodland Township library is promoting and encouraging the use of a special summer reading program for 1996 which has been developed by the United States Department of Education. The program is called READ * WRITE • NOW! Any adult can drop by the library and pick up a program kit, which includes tips on how to READ • WRITE • NOW!, a reading and vocabulary log. an activities book for children preschool through grade six, two bookmarks and two certificates. This program requires the cooperation of an adult reading partner. The child is encouraged to read for at least 30 minutes each week day and then spend 30 minutes once a week going over what they read with the adult learning partner. They keep a log of what has been read and the child writes very brief comments in a provided booklet. When the reading goal for the age of the participating child has been reached, the learning partner can sign an included coupon from Pizza Hut, which is the corporate sponsor of the program, and lhe child can receive a free personal pan pizza at any participating Pizza Hut restaurant. Several families of Woodland Township library patrons have received and are using their kits. The choice of reading material is left up to the child and the participating adult. There is no suggested reading list included in the kit. but the Woodland librarian can help with the selection of books if the child or adult wish her to do so. At the end of the summer, those who were issued kits can bring their competed reading logs to the library and will receive an additional prize for their summer effort to maintain their reading skills. Also just Saturday, July 13. I got a letter about another summer reading program sponsored by the Battle Creek Battle Cais. This program will enable lhe librarian to issue two complimentary general admission tickets to see the Michigan Battle Cats take on the South Bend Silver Hawks and the Lansing Lugnuts. These tickets will be good during Reading Awareness Week Aug. 6, 7 and 8. The only requirements are that a child under 14 has read two books during July. The librarian will have to call in a list of the readers on July 26; so anyone who wants to participate in the program had better gel to the library and take out two books pronto. Additional tickets will be available at $3 for adults and $2 for children. Tickets may be upgraded to reserve seats for $1 per ticket. Recently purchased books at the library include “Her Own Rules” by Barbara Taylor Bradford. “Chance" by Robert B. Parker. "Dance for the Dead" by Thomas Perry. “Drink With the Devil” by Jack Higgins. "Floaters” by Joseph Wambaugh.’ Requiem for Moses" by William Kienzle. "Mischief* by Amanda Quick, ’The Princess" by Jude Deveraux. "Timepiece" by Richard Paul Evans and “Lily White” by Susan Isaacs. Pam Swiler who is arranging a show of old autos for Depot Day. Saturday. July 27. said that as of this week she has 13 automobiles confirmed for the show and has not yet heard from other owners. She expects to have around 18 to 20 on July 27. Swiler has also said the inside museum displays which will pertain to automobile The Rev. George Speas, acting as vice president of the Lakewood Ministerial Association, presents the traveling Crop Walk trophy to Roy Starr, hunger coordinator of Lakewood United Methodist Church, which won the trophy this year. history in Michigan are filling up quickly. Many people are planning to lend historic automobile-related items and pictures. The depot will be open from 10 a.m. and entertainment will be provided all afternoon. It will include a small collection of animals from the John Ball Zoo under the supervision of society member Jan Reed Smith. Smith is a keeper at the Grand Rapids facility. The animals will be at the depot from noon to 2:30 p.m. and should be of particular interest to children. The on-stage entertainment will begin with lhe presentation of a plaque in honor of Merton Garlock’s contributions to the Lake Odessa Library by a member of lhe Library Board at 1:30. The plaque will be permanently displayed in the library. The 1996 Janie Rodriguez Award at will be presented at 2 p.m., and Center Stage Dancers from Woodland, under lhe direction of Kelly Sanderson, will perform at 2:30 p.m.. Celia Demond will be al the keyboard at 3, lhe Com Cob Cloggers will entertain at 3:30. the Nashville Strings al 4 p.m., the raffle drawing will be held at 5 p.m., the Country Strings from Barry County at 5:15, the Corn Cob Cloggers again at 6 p.m. and the Pretty Shaky String Band at 6:30 Also the society is collecting price codes from Spartan food labels. They have so far turned in 5,000 codes and received a check for $100 from the Spartan food store chain. This money went into lhe depot fund. People can bring the codes when they come to the depot on depot day and help with this means of raising money to further restore and improve the depot. There will be a container to deposit the labels. The raffle prize this year will be a stay at Amish Acres in Nappanee. Ind. The winner will have a choice of seeing "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat” or “Plain & Fancy" at the Amish Acres Bam Dinner Theater. Once again the raffle tickets are being sold for $1 each or six for $5 by Historical Society members up until the moment of the drawing. The second of a series of special Depot Day souvenir mugs will be on sale this year. This year's mugs will feature the depot caboose. The society will also be selling patriotic buntings, books and other souvenirs that day as well as food and drinks. Lake Odessa Boy Scouts will be on hand to help with parking. Once again it is time to start planning the Woodland Homecoming Labor Day weekend celebration. This is a community project with no official committee. However, we must get organized. If there is to be a celebration, plans must be made. If you are interested in helping, join a meeting at the village office Wednesday, July 24. al 7 p.m. The celebration will be Aug. 30. 31 and Sept. 1. If you are unable to attend the meeting but have questions or suggestions, call Betty Curtis (Mrs. Glcndon). The Woodland Lions Club has already started on plans for the chicken dinner Saturday, Aug. 31. and 1.000 chicken halves have been ordered from High’s Barbecue Service in Indiana Betty and Glendon Curtis were in Madison. Wise., over lhe weekend with their son, Michael. They visited lhe House on the Rocks and the Wisconsin Dells. On their return trip they stopped in Jackson at the home of their son. Mr and Mrs. Douglas Curtis. They were joined by others for their grandson Nicholas' first birthday party. Zion Lutheran Church held a dinner for the benefit of Lakewood Habitat for Humanity Saturday evening. They served bratwurst. hot German potato salad. Cole slaw, rolls, watermelon and home made pie to 150 or so people. Tom and Doris, David and Darlene and Mark Niethamer and a friend recently attended the wedding of Tom’s niece, Jill Dangl to Neil West. Jill is the daughter of Robert and Peggy Niethamer Dang! The wedding was held aboard a yatch in the Straits of Mackinac. The reception was held at a yatch club on an island. The Rev. Alan Sellman of Zion Lutheran Church and his family returned Saturday morning from visiting his mother in Baltimore. Maryland. They were away from Woodland for two weeks. Rev. Sellman said it was raining when they left Baltimore Friday, but they got away ahead of Hurricane Bertha traveling up the east coast. He said the trip was nice. Elton McGhan is in Blodgett Hospital for bypass surgery. The women of Lakewood United Methodist Church met for breakfast Saturday morning to hear Melanie Cooper of Freeport. The 50 or so women were served pancakes, sausage, orange juice, applesauce and coffee. Many Woodlanders traveled to Belding to enjoy the 50th wedding anniversary party of Charles and Betty Brccheisen. Charlie grew up in this area and has many relatives still living here. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in his youth. Among lhe local people who went to the party were Eugene and Frances Reuther, Margaret and Bill Brodbeck. Douglas and Judy MacKenzie, Dean and Viola Cunningham. Lloyd and Carolyn Brccheisen. Richard and Mildred' Brodbeck. Cliff Mattson. Jim and Louella Smith and Jack and Betty Smith from Sunfield. Banner Condominium For Sale • Immediate Occupancy • Completely Finished • 2 Bedroom • Fully Carpeted • Ceramic Tile Entry • Gas Fin-place • Air Conditioned • Attached Garage 2 B-.i-• txjjntj\hk<..ii-inei> •'d.i.: f1. ■■; au-.fr. • Cathedral Ceiling • Much. Much More’ ‘107,500“ Call for Appointment Today! 945-4776 j A Phase II by I �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 1996 earlier than expected. There is no way lo inoculate oneself LEGAL NOTICES: against romantic fantasies. I can say. however, when you find yourself checking airline schedules and buying new under­ MORTGAGE NOTICE Notice of Second Mortc«C» Sele (Al MORTGAGE SALE - Default hot been mod. m th. condition* ol o mortgage mod. by Michool A Zimmer mon ond Kobin A Z»mmermon hutbond and wHe. to Woodham* Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, dated February 14. 1990 and recorded on February 14. 1990 in liber 495. on Poge(t) 253 Barry County Recordt. Michigan, ond ottigned by told Mortgagee to Fleet Mortgage Corporation by metn. oitignmont(t) dated March 6, 1990. and recorded on June 1. 1990 in Liber 499, on Page 909 Barry County Recordt. Michigan, on which mor igoge there it claimed to be due at the dote hereof tho turn ol Thirty S*M Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Four and 72/100 Dollars (S36.V24.72). in­ doding interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power ol sole contained in taid mor tgoge ond the statute in such cose mode ond pro vided notice it hereby given that said mortgage will be lorecloted by a tale of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, at two o clock a m. on August. 15. 1996 Said premises are situated in the City ol Hatting* Barry County Michigan ond or. describ Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage mod. on th. 27th day of September 1995 by Daryl Corpent.r and Br.ndo Angus aka Br.ndo Carpenter husband ond wife, of 6370 M-66. Nashville. Ml 49322. os Mor­ tgagor to Everdry Waterproofing. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, of 900 47th Street. Wyoming. Michigan 49509 a* Mortgagee said mortgage having been recorded on April 25. 1996. in the of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan at Liber 658 Page* 158-159 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid al date of this notice the amount of |7.310.00 dollars principal. 5191.21 interest for a total amount owing of $7 070 66 from date hereof at 10.5% per annum ond no suit or proceeding in low or equity having been instituted to recover th. debt or ony port of the debt secured by said mor tgoge and the power of sole in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default Because of said default said mortgage, by virtue of the option given in said mortgage, has heretofore ond doe* now declare the entire prin­ cipal sum secured to be paid by mortgage to be due ond payable to Everdry Waterproofing Inc forthwith Therefor, notic. is hereby given that on Thurs­ day. August 15. 1996 at 1 00 p m. at the South front outer door, of the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. Hastings. Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der at public auction or vendue lor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said mortgage, together with interest, legal costs ond charge* of »ole including on attorney fee of 575.00 provided by low in said mortgage the lands ond premises in said mortgog. mentioned ond desertb ed a* follow* to wit: Township of Maple Grove. County of Barry State of Michigan, to-wit: lot 6 of Repperl Acre* according to the record ed plot thereof a* recorded in liber 4 of plats on poge 26. PPf 100-014-000-220-00 (larger parcel). The length of redemption period from such sole will be six (6) months from date of sale. MSA 27A 3240(6) Doted June 21 1996 CARR 8 MULLENDORE Attorney* for Everdry Waterproofing. Inc By Duane A Carr (PI 1644) PO Bo. 40 Greenville. Ml 48838 (616)754-4611 (7/18) The Northl /2 of lots 6 and 7 of Block 7 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, except the North 10 feet cf said Lot 6. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dot. of *uch sal. unle** determined aban donded in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. In which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such Mile Doted July 3. 1996 Float Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO < ALT. Attorneys 320 E Big Beaver Rd Suite 190 Troy. Michigan 48083 (810) 689 3900 File No 960674 (8/1) RUTLAND CHARTOt TOWNSHIP July 10. 19% Regular Board Meeting Present Hansford. Palmer. House. Bradley Munfoy. Bedford and Edwards. Also eight residents Treasurers and Zoning Adm Report received and placed on file. Received the new Rutland Charter Township Ordinance. Received the Hazardous Waste Ordinance. Vouchers approved for payment. Adjournment at 9:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards (7'18) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP July 8. 1996 • 7 00 p.m. Six board member* pretent, one guest. Wilder Minutes approved, treasurer's report placed on We Election Commission approved inspectors lor August Primary. Amended budget in Professional Services Resolution 96-0706 in support of Starr School Rood grant, pledged 523,000 toward local match. Paid outstanding bilis. Bonnie L Cruttenden Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (7/18) CARLTON TOWNSNIP July 8. 1996 Present D. Kaiser Daniels. Forman. Smith. Vandecor I. Erb. C. Kaiser Tony Stein — Barry County Sheriff s Dept ; 5 residents Meeting colled to order by Dave Kaiser at 8 p.m. Approved Clerk s report with two corrections. Received Treasurer s report Public Comment Tony Stein reported on Cops Mor. No other public comment Old Business Land use committee coming good New Business: Raised label cost to 5 cents from 2 cents Kept mileage at 27.5 cents per mile. Paid all bills Adjourned meeting at 8 25 p.m. Wilma Daniels Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser. Supervisor Dear Readers: This may new be the most interesting column you have ever read, but it could be the most important I urge you to read it. Dear Ann Landers: If your loved one were having a stroke, would you know the symp­ toms and how to help? Please save thousands of lives today by informing your readers about stroke and stroke treatment. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and THE leading cause of disability among adults in the United States. Five hundred thousand Americans will have a stroke this year. Of those. 150.000 will die. and many others will be left with severe disabilities, often unable to talk or use one side of the body. Stroke is a brain attack — blood is prevented from reaching an area of the brain, causing that area to die. A brain attack can strike suddenly, but many attacks are preced­ ed by a warning episode, commonly called a “nun-stroke" or TIA (transient ischemic at­ tack). These warning epsodes often last only seconds or minutes and can precede a major. life-Uireatening stroke by hours, days or even months If immediate medical attention is sought, a physician can prescribe medicine and a treat­ ment program that can help reduce the chances of having a stroke. The key is prompt treatment. Sadly, most people ignore the warning signs of stroke, waiting and hoping that the symp­ toms will go away. Please tell your readers if they observe any of these symptoms, they should seek immediate medication attention: 1. Sudden blurred or decreased vision, especially in one eye. 2. Numbness, weakness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg. especially on one side of the body. 3. Sudden difficulty in speaking or understanding language. 4. Sudden severe headache, dizziness and mental confusion. 5. Sudden loss of balance or an unexplained fall. For more information, your readers can write to. What You Should Know About Stroke Prevention. AHCPR Publications Clearinghouse. P.O. Box 8547, Silver Spr­ ing. Md. 20907. or call: 1-800-358-9295. Thank you. Ann — Mary Keane. R.N.. stroke program coordinator. Trinity Lutheran Hospital. Kansas City. MO. Dear Ann Landers: A year or so ago. my NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING and FILING of SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Pleasant Lak* Area Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township ol Barry. Barry County. Michigan, having resolved Its intention to make certain road improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to certain private roads (the "Improvements"), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, has made Its final determination of a special assessment district for the Improvements, which consists of the following described lots and parcels ol land which are benefltted by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be assessed. Pleasant lake Area Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District 080300803500 080300803600 080810000100 080810000200 080810000300 0803-100004-00 0803-10000500 080810000600 080810000700 080810000800 080810000900 080810001000 0803-10001100 080810001200. -50 0803-100014-00 0808100-016-00 notice is further given that the Township Supervisor of the Township of Barry has made and certified a special assessment roll lor the district, which roll sets forth the relative portion ol the costs of said Improvements wnich is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefltted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 7TH DAY OF AUGUST. 1996. AT 7 O’CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 155 E. ORCHARD ST.. DELTON. Ml 49046. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall tor public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIR­ MATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. In the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry Deborah Dewey-Perry. Clerk Dated: July 2. 1996 Know strokes Set a date TOWNSHIR OF BARRY Lots and Parcels Numbered: 080800504800, -10. -CO 080300504800. -10. -20, -30 080300504700, -40, -50 08-03-005-048-00 08-03-005-05600 0803-005-057-00 0808005^.58-00 08-03-00505900 0803005-06000 0803005061-00 0803005062 00 080300506300 080300506400 0803-00506500. -10 0803-00802900 0803008030-00 0803008031-00 0803008032-00 080300803300 080300803400 \nn Landers (7/18) COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN Township ol Barry ware. make an appointment with your minister, friend, rabbi or guru and talk things over. Your cyberspace dreamboat wife. Karen, read your column about the man who quit smoking by silently telling himself. “My last cigarette will be on such-and-such a date. “ Karen asked me to try it and I thought. "Why not?" 1 chose April I. our 18th wed­ ding anniversary. In your column, the man looked forward to his quitting date and began to smoke less and less. 1 was the opposite. I looked forward to the date, and smoked twice as much. 1 just told myself the last one would be on April 1. When the day came. I had my last cigarette before midnight, and when I awakened on April 2. 1 had absolutely no desire to smoke, and I have had none since. I quickly noticed how much easier it was to breathe, and in two weeks. I regained my senses of smell and taste Again. Ann. thank you for printing that let­ ter. You have made my life more enjoyable than you will ever know. — G.P.. Grand Rapids. Mich. Dear Grand Congratulations to you. 1 am glad you think I made your life more en­ joyable. I may actually have saved it. Cigaret­ tes kill more than 400.000 people in the United States annually. Tobacco is definitely addictive and should be classified as a drug. Cyber love? Dear Ann Landers: 1 would like to res­ pond to "Shocked in Texas." who lost her husband to a cyberlover. I feel eminently qualified because I left my marriage of could wind up being nothing more than a leaky canoe. 20-plus years under the same circumstances. Now, after time to reflect and much counseling (that 1 refused in the beginning). I realize that my marriage had other pro­ blems or I would not have been such an easy target. But I may have worked it out if the computer hadn't been so handy. Keep telling your readers. Ann. that this new *'cyber*' world is creating social issues that are brand-new and catching a multitude of basically good people completely off­ guard. The ability to communicate in­ timately without seeing one another makes even those who would have thought themselves unlikely candidates for in­ fidelities extremely vulnerable. Everyone has problems, and to be able to communicate and emphalhize with a perfect stranger makes it incredibly easy to believe that person is your “soul mate." Why waste any more time with a flawed, reallife mate, who has not met all your needs, when you have this perfect lot er who wants you right now? It's sad that so many of us. in the midst of a raging mid-life crisis, have thrown cau­ tion to the wind and gone head over heels for a "flawless’’ cyber soul mate. My only recommendation to “Shocked'* is: Get therapy. Your husband might come to his senses, and whether he does or not. a com­ petent therapist will help you learn from the past and deal w;th the future. — Been There in California. Dear Calif.: I warned my readers several months ago that the cybersweetic contagion is destined to be a major plague in the next millennium. It appears to have arrived Giveaway decision Dear Ann lenders: My father died 17 years ago. I am being married on his birth­ day. It’s going to be a very elegant affair. I asked my father's twin brother to give me away. but I am now sick about my decision. “Uncle Chuck" is an alcoholic and very unreliable. When my father died, my uncle was very , attentive, but I haven't seen him since my college graduation in 1990. He lives two hours away. I am now afraid he will show up laic or drunk and embarrass me at the wedding. Since the affair is in the evening. 1 it gives him the whole day to get drunk. I want to ask my stepfather to give me away, which is what I should have done to ( begin with. He has treated me and my sister as if we were his own. What do you think, Ann? I need advice. । — Uncertain in Springfield. Mass. Dear Uncertain: I think you should talk this over with your mother and ask for her help with this dilemma. She is much closer to the situation than I am and will give you * the guidance you need. Meanwhile. I’ll keep my fingers crossed, dear. . Drugs are everywhere. They re easy to get, easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope. ” Send a selfaddressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: '• * ' Lowdown. do Ann Landers. P.O. Box t 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) <1 Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. GIRL, Alexis Jane, bom on July 2 at 7:13 a. m. to Christy Livingston of Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs., llozs. and 1944 inches in length. Proud grandparents are Jane Dockstader and Barney Salazar of Lansing. McKala Linn, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 8 at 8:17 a.m. to Rob and ' Mindie Harmon. Woodland, weighing 8 lbs., " UK ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, GIRL, Daisy Elizabeth, bora at Pennock BOY, Tyler Ross Nottingham, bom at Holland Hospital on June 17. 1996 at 3:05 to Stephen and Tammy Nottingham. Holland, weighing 7 lbs., 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Madison Ashton Bolo. bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on June 29 at 3:47 p.m. to Teresta Cole and Thomas Bolo. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Suzannah Judith Lenz, bom to John and Liz Lenz of Hastings. Suzannah was bom on July 5. 1996 al 6:55 a.m. at Blodgett Hospital. She weighed 8 lbs.. 3 ozs. and measured 1946 inches. Heather Anne, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 7 at 12:29 p.m. to Anne Coy. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 1244 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Hospital on July 8 at 9:16 p.m. to Shawna Randall. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Gaynell Lucille, bbrtl at Pennock 4 Hospital on July 9 at 9:32 a:m . to Rena and Paul Bailey Jr.. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 4 ozs. and 1944 inches long. GIRL, Trista Mari, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 9 at 8 a.m. to Justin and Ines Straube. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 2044 in­ ches long. GIRL, Haley Michelle, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 9 at 10:16 p.m. to Wendy and Charles James, Nashville, weighing 3 lbs.. IS ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Spencer Lee, bora at Pennock Hospital ** on July 13 at 2:05 a.m. to Amy Rein and Lucas Haight. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., and 19 inches long. Higher Taxes and Bigger r Government STOP Vote No On County Asphalt Plant! YES Leslie Orand Strouse. Middleville and Sally Ann Sibley. Middleville. Allen R Childers. Hastings and Felisha J. Suntken. Hastings. Rowland Mark Hollister. Dowling and Teresa Ann Maddix. Dowling. Kevin David Swanson. Walling. TN and Debra Jane Emswiler. Dayton. OH. Claude Jeffery Stevens. Wayland and Tam­ my Sue Sabin. Wayland. Russell Deway nc Anderson. Hastings and Tennille Marie Walter. Hastings. Thomas Charles Cooley. Delton and Amy Elaine Cramer. Delton. Elton Durward Tait. Nashville and Lonetta Kay Ouellette. Nashville. Charles Carlton Flanagan. Jr.. Plainwell and Jennifer Claire Homey. Plainwell. Darren Mark Ayles. Nashville and Cheryl Ann Dies. Nashville. Donald Wayne Fifoh. Caledonia and Cheryl Lynn Lam her. Caledonia 4 i . 1 NO I. Can Barry County sell paving material to its cities and villages? 2. Doe* the millage Increase Include the co«t of operating a county-owned asphalt plant? 3. Will the 1 mill the county is asking tor be enough to build an asphalt plant? 4. Will the millage increase make Barry County roads better? 5. Will the millage Increase pave my gravel road? Paid for by the Committee to Alert Barry County Voters, P.O Box 189. Hastings. Ml 49058 •i �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18. 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... -----S’ For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Charles Putnam in Nashville By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Charles Putnam came lo Nashville, in 1865 al age 19. He was one of eight children, bom to Miles Putnam, an Adnan County pioneer firmer, who had arrived in Adnan from Ohio, where he had moved from his native stale of Massachusetts. Nashville was not much of a settlement when Charles Putnam arrived He took whatever odd jobs he could find to support himself. The village of Nashville was planed in 1865 by Robert B Gregg and the Grand River Valley Railroad was projected to come through the area. Until then the settlement centered around the mill and the few needed structures to house and feed the men working there. The promise of a railroad was exciting news. The first train passed through the hamlet in January 1869 and Nashville came into being. It was named after a Mr. Nash who was an engineer on the Grand River Valley Railroad. Charles Putnam was involved in the beginn­ ings of Nashville, by being in that spot at that time. He made a brief venture into the dry goods and grocery business with George W. Francis. This lasted for one year. He worked as a section hand on the Grand River Valley Railroad crew for a time. His destiny however, was to be successful in lhe mercantile business. He made a trip to Detroit, where he bought a stock of hardware and when he returned to Nashville, he set up shop. He also began speculation as an investor and invested in an automatic scale and register company, which did very well. He also became a money lender to the area folk. He later became a banker and was president of Nashville State Bank at the time of his death. On Nov. I. I869. Charles Putnam, age 23. and Agnes Smith, age 26. were married by the Rev. John H. Palmer. Lemuel Smith and George W. Francis were witnesses. Agnes Smith was formerly from Vermont. She was the first teacher in Nashville's one room schoolhouse, which was located west of Main Street. Charles and Agnes Putnam had twin daughters. Edith and Ethel, on Aug. 9. 1881. Both of lhe girls died in infancy on Aug. 10. The Putnams gained in prosperity and were highly regarded by the people of the village, enjoying great social prominence. They con­ structed a handsome red brick home on North Main Street in the winter of 1884-85. The coat of the house was between $5,000 and $6,000. The house was marked by an elegant foun­ tain which sat on the front lawn. This was a boy and girl under an umbrella. (Today the fountain, restored, sits in the foyer of the house). The house featured the latest elements of architecture, included sliding doors, elegant bookcases and cupboards and a modem, for the times, kitchen. The woods us­ ed in the cupboards and woodwork were of the best quality and were finished to last for a lifetime of living. Agnes Smith Putnam was considered to be the most gracious of hostesses. They hosted a leap year party for young men and women in December 1888. In July of 1900. they held a party for several elderly Nashville ladies whose aggregate ages added to the sum of 1412. They hosted cultural and social gather­ ings such as the Nashville Chautauquans. The Putnan.s had a nephew they had raised. He died in 1899 of injuries sustained in the Spanish American War. He was their only heir. The park known as Water Works Park was purchased by the Village of Nashville, from heirs of the Ralstons, paid for with village money. The park, located on the north side of the village, near the Thomapple River, was a place of tranquil beauty. The Waterworts Park first served as the site of Nashville's water system with its 1891 pump house and the towering 86 foot stand­ pipe built in 1892 lo hold 85.000 gallon of municipal waler. The stand pipe was razed in 1980. and only the top section remains as a monument to the past. Charles Putnam was village president for two years and during that time he spent a great deal of time, energy and funds to develop Waterworks Park into an attractive village gathering place. Frank Russell, village engineer, kept a diary in which he noted Charles Putnam's hard work at the park The follow ing excerpts give an overview of lhe work Mr. Putnam did there: "April 14. 1909... Charley Putnam set some trees in the park. "Aug 23. 1909 Put (he called Mr Put­ nam "Put") is working on his summer house" At Wendy’s Management Is More People Work Than Paper Work Check new our Auto/ combination Home WE HAVE OPENINGS FOR MANAGEMENT TRAINING CANDIDATES IN THE HASTINGS AREA dis­ Our outstanding growth and increasing volume are due to a good product and good people. If you have the skills to train and motivate others plus the drive to succeed in a fast paced business, we can sun you in a management program that will give you every thing you need to achieve your goal Food sen ice experience is helpful but not required. Proven leadership skills ire vital. We offer: • Good Salary while training • Bonus program Send resume to: • Medical/Dcntal Dave Wanglekowski •40l(k) Sunton &. Assoc.. Inc. • Regular performance reviews 714 W Mich. Ave • Paid vacations after one year Jackson. Ml 49201 count. plus discounts tor multiple autos, and 50 + dnvers Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto.. Hom, Lite Conutwrciil 126 S. Michigan. Hastings. Ml 49058 >n equal opportunity employer Buxine**: 945-4454 Fax: 945-9914 Summer house and band stand constructed by Charles Putnam, in 1909. The Nashville News in an October 1909 story reported that the summer house was open-sided, 14 feet square, built of cement blocks. In Mr. Russell’s notes of May 13. 1910. he slated: "Charley Putnam putting up outhouse at thf park. May 28. 1910... Charley Putnam had some seats (benches) for the park. I set them up." Frank frequently got involved in the work on Charley’s projects. Oil June 8. 1910. work had begun on the park fountain. William Woodard got the ce­ ment bottom in lhe circular base. A June 20. 1910. note stated "Woodard finished up the cement work on the fountain." And on June 24. he wrote. "Putnam got the fountain started." On July 5. he noted "Putnam got lhe paddle pond (shallow wading pool) in working order." Both of these circular-based watery pools are remembered by the youngsters (now oldsters) as special places to play. Frank Russell built a flowing waterwheel, which turned continually as the water flowed from the top. A circular ornamental iron fence en­ compassed the fountain pool. The devotion of time and money to develop the park prompted lhe village council to change lhe name from Waterworks Park to Putnam Park, in honor of the man who had worked so hard to make the park happen. On July 5. 1911. he erected a park entry sign made of wrought iron, which bore his name. He continued to care for the park, for several more years. The park became a free tourist camp after the advent of the automobile. The summer house often was us­ ed as a podium tor speakers on patriotic holidays and a bandstand for open air concerts. The Putnams were very generous over the years. They gave the village an athletic field. (Riverside ball park), near lhe Thomapple. just west of Main Street. Mrs. Putnam, recognizing a need of women and children who came to the village to shop, had a women’s restroom built and gave it to the village. This was a small brick building which now. 1996. serves as the village hall. Charles Putnam became ill with tuber­ culosis in his last years. He became very ill with the disease and knew that he had hut a short time to live. He felt that his continued existence was a menace to his wife and to others whom he came into contact with. He chose to end his own life and did so in a tragic manner. On July 24. 1918. at the age of 71. he at­ tempted suicide by shooting himself twice with a .32 caliber revolver, one shot through the temple and lhe second through the apex of the left lung, while lying in the bam at the back of lhe residence. (This bam is no longer standing.) When he was discovered, he was carried in­ to the house and a physician was called. Charley rallied sufficiently to declare that his only regret was that his efforts had failed. He had left several suicide notes to his wife and to others. One he handed to lhe Nashville News reporter from his death bed read: "Why should I do such a deed? To keep from exposing others. 1 know there is no chance for me. so why not try and save others?" His widow. Agnes Smith Putnam, died two years later. The Putnams had willed their 1885 brick home on North Main Street to the Village of Nashville, with an endowment fund of THE GREAT BOOM AHEAD Many people are confused about the direction of the stock market and interest rates. Are you too, puzzled and wonder what is going on? Please join us for this special seminar on July 25,1996 at 7 p.m. at the Middle Villa, 4611 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville Free Desserts and Refreshments Charles Putnam, Nashville businessman and benefactor to the village. $10,000 as well as the sum of $1,000 to remodel it into a library and their personal library of 300 volumes, several antique fur­ nishings. whkhi mdudcij^ t^uili m antique bookcases, a fatgc "French clock. a’set of cane bottomed walnut dining chairs and portraits of the donors. The village set about to fulfill the wishes of lhe Putnams. The Woman's Literary Club sought and received the responsibility of get­ ting the library into operation and to allow them to manage lhe Putnam Library, with a committee to act jointly with a library board appointed by the president of the club to oversee the lask. On Sept. I. 1923. Harold Wright checked out the first book ever circulated by Putnam Public Library. The story of how the library got to this opening point and its development through the years is another interesting story. Sources: Memories oj the Past. Jan. 30. 1980. April30. 1980. Oct II. 1983. Aug. 26. 1986. by Susan Hinckley: Archives of the Nashville News; Barry County Vital Statistic Records. Nashville. Michigan. 1869-1969. Edwardjones HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 10th Annual LEGAL NOTICES GOLF OUTING Wednesday, July 31,1996 at Hastings Country Club • 18 Holes, Four Person Scramble • Prizes • Dinner • Free refreshments as you play Special feature this year includes a Hole-in-One opportunity to win a car! ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting July 2. 1996 o1 7:30 p.m. All boo rd members present. Also present Cnty Comm Newman. Fire Chief Boulter Bill Johnson Deputy Stein ond 2 citizens. Fire Dept Report received. Community policing policy explained by Deputy Stein. Orangeville tavern given permission to use twp. parking lot during July 20th fund raiser for parking Fox machine purchase approved. Cemetery discussion Bills read and approved Darlene Harper Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller . Supervisor (7 18) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE moepenoenx r Herbert J Ranta P19228) 1052 Bridge NW Grand Ropids Ml 49504 (616)459 9256 TIME COST Check-in time12:00 p.m. Tee Off-Shot Gun Start.... 1:00p.m. Dinner6:30 p.m. 550.00 per Person includes Green Fees. Cart. Dinner and Course Refreshments EVERYONE IS INVITEDI Send reservation form or cal the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce 945-2454 by July 24th. PRIZES Team: 1st. 2nd & 3rd. Lowest Scores Individual: Longest Drive (Men & Women) Closest to the Pin Everyone in the Circle Most Accurate (Men & Women) Raffles Tickets available on the course Additional guests may sign-up for dinner at 515.00 per person RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE AT H AC.C. BY JULY 24TH 945-2454 Additional prues will be given away at the dinneril File No 96 21907-IE Estate of HELGA ELLISON. Deceased Social Security No 379 12 0661 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent whose lost known address was 4410 Saddle Bag Lake Rood Woodland Michigan 48897 died 12 8 95 An instrument dated 7 16 76 has been admitted os the will o* the deceased Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Gordon K Petrovich, c o Atty Herb Ranta 1052 Bridge NW Grand Rapids Michigan 49504 or to both the .independent per sono I representative ond the Barry County Probate Court Hastings Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to Waterworks and Standpipe Hill. Nashville Harry Dent Jr., the author of "The Great Boom Ahead", has used his vast knowledge and experience to uncover a fairly simple method for picking the general direction of the stock market. We will also have a special guest from Federated Investors to speak at this seminar. Seating will be limited, so please RSVP by calling (616) 945-3553 or 1-800-288-5220 on our 24 hour reservation line. DINNER in the Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. Steak or Chicken Breast • Vegetable Salad • Rolls • Dessert Hole in One Prize!!! Win a New Chrysler Mini Van , sponsored by Hastings _ El CHRYSLER • PLYMOUTH • DODGE ■ JEEP • EAGLE 945-9383 KMCt T: I Itgjacrs W > Mmna H0»rvOne Aflac Name Firn Address Phone ________________________________ I am paring a fanome together My fousome B: 1 Closest to Pin Contest Win a New Set of King Cobra Irons sponsored Dy jnornapple t-l-t-sg (7 18) REGISTRATION INFORMATION Make you reservations by coIng the Chamber Office (616) 945-2454 and moi ths form and you check to the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. 118 Cout St. Hastings M 49058 by Jdy24lh 2 3 4 Race me on a team Jo confirm you reserveton a cnecx mode out to 948-3800 HACC must be nduded w4h ths apptarton �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18. 1996 COA annual picnic raises money for meals Rope artist Tom Campbell of Hastings entertained picnickers. LEGAL NOTICE Musicians (from left) Herb Jarrett. Marilyn Niewiek. Al Carpenter, Clarence Hubbert. Bob Burghdoff and Rosie Kuempel entertained picnckers during the annual Commission on Aging picnic at Fish hatchery park last Thursday. About 150 senior citizens and COA staff members turned out for the event, which is one of the fund­ raisers the COA holds each year to raise money for Meals on Wheels. July 8 1996 - 7 30 p.m. Roll coll oil present. Nino residents; five guests. Commissioner James CX.*'. w Received Treasurers, all correspondence ond commitroe reports Heard limited public comments. Approved payment of all bills. Authority given Trustee Peake lo negotiate easement with Mr. Hubbell. Discussed Lakeside Drive Paving Project; partial payment. Denied request for guard rail. Transferred cemetery lot Re: Hampton to Burns, purchase cemetery lot Re: Connie Klein. • Wiboidos Appointed M. Hubbell to Planning Commission. I. DeVries Zoning Board of Appeal Refunded plan review lee Re: Walker; Dustlayer 2nd application Springer. Erb. McCallum Church. Approved publication Re: Fire 8 Cemetery and Rood millogo renewal and additional millage. Adjournment 11 03 p.m. Shirley R Case Clerk (7/18) Patricio Albert. Supervisor IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING There was lots to eat and drink at the annual event. July 10 1996 DiKutaion on dust control. Bill* approved for payment o» prciontod Emily Horrtso.' Clerk (7/1S) • NOTICE • HOPE TOWNSHIP — PUBLIC HEARING for changes to the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance Thursday, August 8,1996 at 7:00 p.m. RIGHT AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SCHUTZ ROAD 1996-97 Schedule of Regular Meetings Board of Education Delton Kellogg Schools For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hear comments regarding the following proposed changes: I. to the Zoning Map for Hope Township, T2N. R9W a. change from RL-2 to RL-1 the three properties in Section 2 bordered on the north by the north Hope Township line, on the west of Tillotson Lake and on the east by Tillotson Lake Road b. Change Meisenbach Plat in Section 8 from RL-2 to RL-1. C. Change from AR to RL-1 the land bordered on the North and West by Mesisenbach Plat and on the south and east by Head Road tn Section 8 d. Change Hmewood Ptat in Section 16 from RL-2 to RL-1 e. change from AR to RL-1 the unrecorded plat in Section 30 which begins on west at the Mi line and runs along the north shore of Wilkinson Lake to Nadell Road on the east. f. Change Ruses View plat tn Section 30 from RL-2 to RL-1. II. to the following Sections of the Zoning Ordinance: a. Sect 2.1 regarding definitions for HOME OCCUPATION. PLANNED UNIT DEVEL­ OPMENT. and YARD-LAKE FRONT b. Sec. 4.1 I delete and change letters of items which follow. c. Sec 50 B regarding PROJECTS REQUIRING SITE PLAN REVIEW d. Sec. 5.2 0 delete. e Sec. 5.4 to list each requirement by letter, add to letter B and delete third sentence f Sec 6 1 A 2 regarding APPEALS FROM THE BUILDING INSPECTOR g Sec 11.8 remove second paragraph which is duplicate with 11.3 C. h Sec 14.5 regarding KEEPING OF ANIMALS add reference to Sec 2 1. I. Sec 15.3 D change DENSITY to 2 acres for P.U.O.s I Sec 17.1 A remove additional dwelling; Sec 17.2 M and ADDITIONAL DWELLINGS for farm worker or family member k. Sec 17 1 B remove Type B dwellings; Sec 17.2 N add Type B dwelling • l Sec 17.3 D change minimum lot area required in AR zone to 2 acres m Sec 18 3 A add references to other sections n Sec 21 1 id add lot size and minimum frontage A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately following the heanngs lo make recommendations for changes to the Hope Township Board of Trustees and any other business which may legally come before this Commission The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed revisions at or following the public hearing The text of the changes and maps may be viewed dunng regular business hours on Wednesdays 9am. to 12 noon and 1 p m to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S Wall Lake Road on M-43 Wntten comments concerning the foregoing may also be sent to this address and may be received by the Planning Commission at the heanng Mope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Shirley R Case Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 948 2464 The theme tor this year's picnic was western, and Toby Garrison (left) came dressed for the occasion. With her is Dorothea Dull. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board al Education 01 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, 327 North Grove Street. Delton. Michigan win hold regular meetings on the specified dates and at the following times and place during the fiscal year commenc­ ing July 1.1996. and ending June 30.1997: OF WAY TIME: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: ROOM 35 - Upper Elementary Building 327 North Grove Street. Delton. Michigan 49046 DATES: JUL 08. 1996 AUG 12, 1996 SEP 09. 1996 OCT 14. 1996 MDA won’t yield in its quest to defeat 40 neuromuscular diseases. wnm Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 NOV 11.1996 DEC 09. 1996 JAN 13. 1997 FEB 10. 1997 MAR 10. 1997 APR 14, 1997 MAY 12. 1997 JUN 16, 1997 Second Monday of Month except June, 1997. The Organizational Meeting in 1997 will be July 14. 1997. Proposed mnuies of each of the meetings listed above win be available for public inspection, during regular busness hours, at the Office of the Superintendent. 327 North Grove Street. Delton. Michigan, not more than eight (business) days after the date of each such scheduled meeting, and approved minutes of each meeting will be available for public inspection duhng regular business hours, at the same location, not more than live (5) business days after the meeting at which the minutes are approved Copies of the minutes shall also be available at the reasonable estmaied cost for print­ ing and copying. Upon oral or written request for a subscnption and payment cf a fee established by the Board, minutes shall be mailed to any person or business by first class mail. The sub­ scription may be valid for up to six months. This notice is given by Order of the Board of Education pursuant to Act. No. 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan. 1976. as amended. People help MDA... because MDA helps people. DATED: July 08. 1996 Sally A. Adams. Secretary Delton Kellogg Board of Education (616) 623-9246 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18. 1996 — Page 11 Communication froez... Music and art highlight Arts Alive festival U.S. Congressman Nick Smith The Reform Congress Jim Bower looks at pencil drawings done by his cousin Armina Sager, which were on display during the Arts Alive festival at Fish Hatchery Park last Saturday. The annual event, sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County, is the Arts Council's members and friends show, and gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. • Jessica Fagan gets an opportunity to create artwork during Arts Alive. The festival featured several children's art activities. Russ Toner ol Hastings tries to 'accentuate the natural beauty of the wood* when making sculptures such as the one he is holding here. The sculpture has a hole in the middle because the tree from which the wood was taken had begun to rot inside, creating the hole. Toner said. This piece took him approximately a week to do. Toner was one of several artists displaying their work during Arts Alive. Much has been written about the efforts of this new Republican Congress to cut spen­ ding. crackdown on criminal activity and help create jobs. 1 would like to discuss another, less noticed, aspect of the last year and a half. That is the degree to which Congress has reformed itself. In the last 18 months. Con­ gress has become more accountable, reduced the influence of lobbyists, and made itself leaner and more efficient. On the very first day of the 104th Congress. Jan. 4. 1995. the House passed the Congressicnal Accountability Act which made members of Congress live under the same civil rights and labor laws as everyone else. Amazing as it seems today, previous Con­ gresses had not thought it necessry that they follow the same rules and regulations that ap­ plied to the rest of the country. In the Contract with America we promised to promptly change this sorry state and we did. As a result, members have become more aware of hew burdensome, costly and often ridiculous it is to comply with some of these laws. Bills have already been introduced to repeal some of the worst laws. Next, we reduced the influence of lob­ byists. We did this in two ways. First, we banned junkets, gifts and the wmu g and din­ ing of House members and staff. The only ex­ ceptions are for gifts from family, close friends, and of nominal value (such as t-shirts or hats). I have had this same policy in effect for myself and my staff since I entered Con­ gress. Second, we tightened the lobbying laws which were written back in the 1940s and full of loopboles. As a result, thousands of lob­ byists who previously did not have to register and disclose their activities are now covered by these requirements. We still have work to do on tough issues such as campaign finance reform. Within the next two weeks we will take up a version of my own bill limiting PACs and limiting out of district donations. Finally, as we have been reducing the size of government and cutting federal spending, we have taken the lead with Congress's own budget. Since the beginning of the 104th Con­ gress, we have reduced our own funds by 11 percent. Both committee and administrative staff have been reduced by 34 percent. Other functions have been privatized. Also, I was successful in passing an amendment last week requiring unspent funds allocated to members for office expenses to be returned to the Treasury for deficit reduction Before the 104lh Congress, this money went to a fund to be used at the discretion of the Speaker. This was especially important to me because 1 have returned $636,000 from my own office ac­ count since coming to Congress. In conclusion, this 104<h Congress has enacted more congressional reform than any congress in the last 100 years. I expect that should Republicans continue to control Con­ gress after the November elections, we can bring about even more changes to help assure that Congress represents the will of the American people. I (hicnlitfii? Kt lirt iih ill I’vjih <>l \lind ? You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-800-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 Serving up pig during the Arts Alive pig roast was (from left) Tim Johnson, Chris Devroy, and Don Williamson. Paul Meek was one of several musicians entertaining during the festival. living from paycheck to peychecV! ★ ELECT ★ LEGAL NOTICE John Hosler PUBLICATION NOTICE File No 96-21895 SE : Estate of HAZEL ZINA WHEELER Social Security lo 380 32 2672 O All INTERESTED PERSONS ‘ NOTICE A hearing was held on July 10. 1996 at 0:15 o m in the probate courtroom. Hastings Michigan before Judge Richord H Shaw on the kelberger requesting Arbutus Drake X rgma Dunkelberger be appointed co personal Water St Middleville Michigan and who « deceased ond codicils be admitted to probote Creditors ol the deceased ore notified that all presented to the (proposed) personal oposed) personal representative within 4 mon of the dote of publication ol this notice. Notice ♦d to entitled person* appearing ol record July 17 1996 Jomes J Gouloore P44497, <225 W State Street Mostmgs Ml 49058 ■616) 945 2255 Arbutus Drake Georgina Dunk elderger 110 Water St 2)00 E State Rd Middle, e Ml Hostings Ml Hope Township Supervisor August 6 Primary Paid for by Committee to Elect John Hosier 5118 Woldocff. Delton. Ml 49046 LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APDDOVAL! <m me* Hiwrr-ux CENA’S First and second shifts, varied hours available, if not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Delton Kellogg High School New student and Re-Enrollment Appointments Students enrolling at Delton Kellogg High School for the first time or re-enrolling for 1996-97 school year should contact the high school office at 623-9228 to make an appointment to enroll and schedule their classes. Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employ­ ment opportunities for individuals Who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6 68 per hour. Ciasses start JULY 24 and end AUG. 7 The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3.0GPM If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thornapple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM. Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before JULY 22. 1996. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please. cQidrnapple cManor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE (7-18 i-toMO-mi Home Visitor - Full time position responsible for developing individual education plans for pre-school children. High school diploma or G£O., and a CDA plus twelve hours of early child development required. Must have up-todate physical with tuberculosis (TB) test when hired. Submit applications to: CAASCM, Attn: M. Salyers, P.O. Box 1026, Battle Creek, Ml 49016 no later than 7/31/96. EOE MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 1996/97 CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD at CARLTON TOWNSHIP HALL Meetings start at 8 pjn. July 8, 1996 January 13, 1997 August 5, 1996 February 3, 1997 September 9, 1996 March 10, 1997 October 14, 1996 April 10, 1997 November 11, 1996 May 12.1997 December 9, 1996 June 9. 1997 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18. 1996 Come to think of ita. by Jim Jensen A true hero: Buzz Youngs meant so much to so many replaced, but I feci that my life has been enhanced by knowing George "Buzz" Youngs. •Ready for Football?: You better be. because the fall season is just around the comer. The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Press Day is Aug. 8 at Calvin College and the MIAA season begins and the season follows soon after. The Hastings Saxons, including the grid stars, have their fad media day on Aug. 20 at lhe high school. •’’Greatest Show On Dirt": The socalled event comes to the 1-96 Speedway Monday as Budweiser presents the World of Outlaw Sprints. Part of the triple crown track racing event will feature Sprint Car's top drivers. General admission tickets will go on sale al 3 p.m. on raccday. Gates open at 4 p.m.. qualifying begins al 6 p.m. and lhe racing action revs up its engines al 7:30 p.m. •Let The Games Begin!: If you didn't know it by now — or if you haven't seen the 10 zillion Olympic-plugged commercials on lhe television set yet — lhe 1996 Ccntenial Olympic Games in Atlanta officially start tomorrow with lhe ever­ exciting opening ceremonies. Stars from all around lhe globe will shine in competitions ranging from basketball to synchronized swimming from fencing to ping pong. Ten thousand athletes from 197 nations will be on hand, striving for gold medals amidst the heal of a hot Georgian sun. Like most sports fans. 1 trucly love the Olympics, but I also feel thai this friendly competition between nations has gone way too far on its commercialism, its offering of "sporting" events and its welcomed arms in relation to professional athletes. Do we really need to see lhe U.S. "Dream Team" slam their Argentinian counterparts by 40. 50. 60 points? Is that what sports are all about or is this hoop scenario just a waste of time? In my opinion, a team of college all-stars would be a belter maichup for the other countries who just don't have a chance. Of course there are those people who say thai the other countries have used professional athletes for years, so why shouldn't the U.S.? Good point, but I still prefer the "Impossible Dreams" to the "Realities of Annihilations." Talk to you soon. George "Buzz" Youngs was Hastings, built from a breed that doesn't appear on this earth too often. I have only lived in Hastings for nine months, but like many others. I will miss his genuine presence. He was a friend, a major contributor to this town or this area and lhe best sports writer the Hastings Banner ever had. Even in retirement, it was not uncommon to sec Youngs al any local sporting event. Hastings or not. I found it more rewarding sitting with Youngs, and his friend Hal Buerge, during basketball games than 1 did with the fellow sports writers from this area. It was an education that was worth while and often left me smiling all the way home. Youngs started al the Hastings Banner in 1946 and retired from this publication in 1980. He then look his magic to WBCH where he hosted a sports program for the local radio station. "Buzz" Youngs was Saxons sports. Each year a top male and female athlete from the school are fortunate to be honored with a George “Buzz" Youngs award. During lhe football season, the Saxons' football teams would often be invited to Youngs' residence for dinner in preparation for another victory for the maize and blue. "Buzz" Youngs was Hastings. How special was Youngs to this town? On his 80th birthday last Oct. 6. the town's former mayor proclaimed the day George "Buzz" Youngs Day noting his contributions to his family, church and community. He was as human as they come and it was also not uncommon to find someone around Hastings with a special story to tell about him. My assistant editor. Elaine Gilbert, remembers how she came for an interview here and how Youngs introduced her to the rest of the staff as lhe publication s new Delton area staff writer without giving her a chance to say no or before she accepted lhe job. When I first look this job. my father's first question was "Is Buzz Youngs still working there'’" The second week. I met Youngs buying grocheries on a Saturday morning at Felpausch. chatted with him briefly and have seen him often ever since. He was very approachable and for the new sports wiiier in town that was something special. His achievements and kindness can not be Junior golf soaring to new heights and numbers Summer golf is a wonderful activity, but n can also be costly or an emotional test for many of today's young swingers. Let's face it, you just can't wake up and expect that your game will be comparable lo Tiger Woods'. It's a simple game, but il has many complexities. That's why youth programs arc so valuable, so fun and. in most cases, so inexpensive. Numbers for youth programs have taken off in recent years, as evident by the rise in players at the Yankee Springs summer program this year. Bernie Weller, who teaches the program along with Moe Mrozinski. said that 100 came out the first week. 83 attended the second week and 81 participants made it to lhe program's third week. Weller is no rookie to the area golf scene, having coached the Lakewood High program from 1972-79 and the Middleville High program since 1981. His evaluation on how junior golf programs help lhe high school teams is a certain response. "It makes a difference in our team." said the Trojan coach whose teams have placed second in the OK Blue the last three fall campaigns and had 20 players instead of the usual 8-12 out in 1995. "The kids will play somewhere, someday." Golf has become a more attractive game for many women and youth participants. In Weller's words the sport is "just exploding" for a new group of duffers and the program at Yankee Springs is evidence of that. "What's happened this year, I don't know." Weller said. Proper golf etiquette is stressed at Yankee Springs — Simple instructions such as keeping a golf cart off the green. The Yankee Springs junior golf program receives backing or help from course owner Evan Seifert and Don Jansma with Jansma keeping track of whose there and who isn’t. There is a $3 charge a session for non­ members of Yankee Springs. The Hastings Country Club Junior Golf program, run by Brett Fedorinchik and Hastings High coach Ed vondcrHoff, had 69 participants this summer, a major climb Yankee GoM Course drew a very big field this summer. (Photo provided) from the 42 the program drew three years ago Fedorinchik isn’t sure why the numbers have grown so drastically, but he feels it might have something to do with the availability of Professional Golf Association programs/lcachcrs plus the fact that the course is beginning to gain more younger member. "We introduce the basics lo them, etiquette, rules; Keeping it very simple so they can enjoy it," Fedorinchik said. “We give them enough so they want to come back next year." Sponsors for the country club program are the Hastings National Bank. Welton's Healing & Cooling and Walker & Fluke. For six weeks, two limes each week, young swingers ages six-16 receive golfing tips and plenty of time or. the course. The country club provides the youth with golf clubs, bag and golf balls, if needed. Fedorinchik said that many benefit in the short run and the long run. "It’s really a blast. I really enjoy it," Fedorinchik said. "One of my goals is to get lhe kids interested. It's great having Ed (vonderHoff) help. I couldn’t do it without him." The town of Hastings has a second junior . golf program at the River Bend Golf Course on Sta>* Rd. River Bend has two divisions for young golfers, one for elementary age swingers and a second for middle age sti dents. The Monday and Tuesday program has 30 elementary age participants this year and 22 from the middle school level. See GOLF, continued on page 14 Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County! CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 297 Brett Fedorinchik helps to teach junior golfers the game's basics in the summer program at the Hastings Country Club AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SUBCHAPTER 3, OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE HASTINGS CODE. REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE BOCA BASIC BUILDING CODE THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: SECTION 1, Subchapter 3, of Chapter 3 of The Hastings Code is herby amended to read as follows: Sec. 3400 BOCA Bask Building Code (BOCA) adopted. (a) That certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hastings, being marked and des­ ignated as “The BOCA Basic National Building Code.” 1996 edition. “The BOCA National Fire Prevention Code." 1996 edition, and “The BOCA National Property Maintenance Code." 1996 edition, as pub­ lished by the Building Officials and Code Administration International. Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the building code of the City of Hastings, in the State of Michigan, for the control of build­ ings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regula­ tions. provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of "The BOCA Basic National Building Code." 1996 edition, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance. (b) Any person who violates this section shall be processed as a civil infraction and any person found to have committed a civil infraction may be ordered to pay a civil fine. SECTION II, If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase The Barry County Youth Rodeo Club would like to sincerely THANK all of those who sponsored our 1st Annual Youth Rodeo held at Prairieville Farm Days 4th of July Celebration held July 4. 5. 6 and 7. A special THANKS to Bill and Maggie Aukerman and also Elmer and Dorothy Fischer for their very strong support of these Thank you to all who helped make our first Annual Barry County Youth Rodeo a huge success. or portion of this ordinance is. for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a sepa­ rate. distinct and independent provision, such holding shall not affect the valid­ ity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. SECTION III, This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption Looking and publication as provided by City Charter. forward Moved by May and supported by White, that the above ordinance be adopt­ ed as read. to seeing you at YEAS 9 our 1997 NAYS 0 Youth ABSENT 0 Rodeo. 1. Everil Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 8th day of July. 1996 Everil Manshum. City Clerk Rodeo Reflections... A cowboy (on left) ropes a stei while a cowgirl (up top) circles tl grandstand in honor of our country the Barry County Fair's rodeo event Tuesday night. Additional photos fre the rodeo can be seen on page 14. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18, 1996 — Page 13 ASA Wolves headed to Regionals The Wolves, a 14 and under ASA softball team with nine players from Hastings and three from Ionia, arc headed for the ASA Regionals in Westland this weekend. With a third place finish at the ASA State Tournament, the local team qualified to play in this prestigious event. Other season accomplishments included an undefeated showing at the Hoh Tournament, a second place finish in lhe 26-lucr» Cincinnnati Tournament and a third place performance al the Mt. Pleasant Tournament The Wolves also played in lhe Grand Rapids Blaze Tournament last weekend. Members of the team are Karen Cookson. Heather Krebs. Sarah Cookson. Annie Mead. Kalry Lyons. Virginia Jennings. Stephanie Conrad. Jill Williams. Michelle Griggs. Katie Williams. Alicia Patrick and Ally Morgan. The Wolves are coached by Tom Cookson who is assisted bv Dous Grilles. A second team in (he 18 and under category also represents (he area in ASA softball. Hastings High athletes on that local squad include Jodi Songer. Bess Lyons. Amy Belson. Janette Jennings. Rachel Young. Melissa Meaney and Julie Krebs. Maple Valley High members are Jenny Kuemple and Dawn Stine and Lake wood High's Knstin Heinze is also a member of lhe club. That team is coached by Archie Jennings and Cliff Lubbers. New hockey arena provides sport with a local boost Holley is on a roll after triumph at Berlin A new hockey hangout and organization to host top-flight ice competition has area players buzzing about the future of their sport. The West Michigan Amateur Hockey & Skating Association is opening a new ice arena in Byron Center. This ice facility at 500 100th St. Southwest is expected lo open on Aug. I. And when it docs, a new opportunity will be offered to area players. A club team, covering Middleville. Caledonia Byron Center and Wayland will begin taking applications for play on Aug. 2. Chuck Clark, an organizer for the local club team, is in search of a few good hockey players with experience. "We will make sure that we have experienced skaters on the ice skating against other experienced skaters." Clark said. Pai Lemon, a Middleville resident whose searching for hockey talent in his city, feels the opportunity is a welcomed one. ’ll just seems like it would be a good opportunity." Lemon said. "With two sheets of ice so close, it will give local kids something lo do." Information chi the new teams was sent out to elementary through II th grade students and the response was quite overwhelming. Roughly 120 athletes showed interest in joining the teams, according to Clark. Lemon said that they plan to have two area high school teams as well as an in­ house program for the developing hockey The regional qualifying Wolves are (front row, from left) Karen Cookson, Heather Krebs. Annie Mead, Kaley Lyons; (back row) Coach Tom Cookson. Virginia Jennings, Stephanie Conrad, Jill Williams, Michelle Griggs, Katie Williams and Assistant Coach Doug Griggs. (Photo provided) See ARENA continued Of page 14 Saxons’ girls golf bags two State honors Veteran Gun Lake driver Bob Holley turned a Tine dnving performance to win the 40-lap Late Model Slock feature last Saturday at Berlin. It was Holley's third main event victory of the season. He also won the 40-lap feature at Berlin the previous weekend. With the triumph, Holley stands in first place in the point standings with 533. Randy Sweet is second with 524. Middleville's Rob Lewis is ninth with 348 and Middleville's Dave S«*nsiba is 24th with 29 points. Lewis finished 10th in last Saturday's Late Model Slock event. Other feature winners included John Hassclfeldt in the 20-lap race for Canadian Coupes and Coaches, Tim Yonker in lhe 30lap Super Stock race and Ross Mccuwsen in the 20-lap Sportsman Car race. Holley will take his winning streak into this Saturday's race. Practice will be at 2 p.m., time trials at 4 p.m. and more than 80 race teams will swing into action at 7 p.m. Crystal Hastings' girls golf team has received two more accolades, one for an outstanding individual season and a second for a team academic accomplishment Tammy Obreiter was named honorable mention All-State for her junior campaign with the Saxons. She finished fourth at the Class B-C-D Slate tournament, had a season average of 49 and was selected to the J-Ad Graphic s All-Barry County team. Obreiter and her teammates were also the top academic team with an accumulative grade point average of 3.89. Hastings just edged out East Grand Rapids for that award. The girl's golf team went to Stale this past spring and finished 10th with an 849 total score. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on July 22, 1996 at 7:30 pzn. in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St. Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE - A-4-96 Request to rezone property In Sec. 6. Orangeville Township FROM C-2 TO RL-1. PARCEL 1 - (shaded area on attached map) Beginning at a poin* in the East line of Harmony Drive as situated in the Plat of MATTESON POINT (Uber 5 of Plats, Page 28) distant North TITt ft. from the Intersection of said East line and the Northerly line of Marsh Rd.; th North 60 ft. along said East line of Harmony Drive; th East 110 ft. along the South side of a channel to Gun Lake; th South 60 ft; th West 110 Feet to the place of beginning Together with a nght to place a dock in said channel and rights ol ingress and egress therein to Gun Lake. Orangeville Twp.. Sec. 6 T2N. R10W. Al of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amend­ ments. either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The County ol Barry wM provide neceesary auxiliary aids and aorvicee. such as ugners lor lhe hewing impaired end audio tapes ol printed maledals being considered al the meeting, to Indrviduels With Itiaahatioe at the meetinglhearing upon (10) days notice lo lhe County of Barry ImMduaiB win dKabMes requmng auxiliary aids or services ahorSd contact the County ol Berry by writing or ceMng the loOrxmng: Mtcheel Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. Stale Street. Healings. Michigan 49058 - (616) 9484891. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St, Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L Boersma Barry County Clerk Hastings Men’s Softball Red Division W-L Woodland Townhouse.................................... 11-1 Hastings Chrysler.............................................7-3 Carpenter Plumbing..... .................................... 7-4 Cappon/Thomapple Motors.......................... 6-6 Olde Towne Tavern (red)...............................6-7 Powers Service................................................. 4-4 Paganos.. ........................................................... 3-9 Olde Towne Tavern....................................... I-II Raceway The Crystal show last Saturday had 117 competitors doing battle in the dirt. Winners were Kurt Mesman. Tim Throop (IMCA Modificds), Bill Trueblood Jr. (Pro S’.ock/Pro Truck) and Rick Robinson (Hobby Stock). The Mora Modifieds come to town on Saturday. Gates open at 4 p.m. and racing starts at 8 p.m. Galesburg Speedway Ron Daniels, of Delton, finished second in the Feature B race for Dwarf cars at Galesburg last Saturday Daniels finished, behind Pat Doyle in (hat race. Other feature winners included Jim Miller in the Feature A race for Sportsman cars. Tim Hegner in the Feature B race for Sportsman. Art Mills in the Feature race for Late Models, Danny Green in the Feature race for Mini Stocks and Don Moom in lhe Feature A race for Dwarf vehicles. 1-96 Speedway Area drivers were out in force and near the front in all three of the Feature events at 1-96 on Saturday. Jack Thomas, of Hastings, was fifth in the 20-lap Sprint Bandit Feature with Randy Varney taking first place. Freeport's Kyle Poonenga was 18th in the IMCA Feature, an event won by Doug Vanderwoodc. And four area drivers look part in the 15lap Street Stock Feature won by Dirk Bischoff. Ben Christy, of Freeport, finished 11th. Hastings' Ben Curtis took 12th, Middleville's Frank Thompson ended up 14 th and Larry Van Putten. also of Freeport, finished in the 19th slot. The 1-96 Speedway features the World of Outlaw Sprints in the second event of the Budweiser's Triple Crown of Dirt Track Racing on Monday. Kalamazoo Speedway Mike VanSparrentak and his family were faced with a difficult decision at the end of lhe 1995 season. In the winter of 1994, VanSparrentak suffered a heart attack and was under a lot of pain. He still came back to win the 1995 track title and is currently the national Winston Racing Series points leader. VanSparrentak in capturing the lead has won 8-of-13 features during the summer campaign. VanSparrentak and the rest of the racing field will be back al work on Saturday in the 100-lap Super Late Model Feature. Eagle Park Mud Run Hastings' Mel Healy finished second in lhe 44-inch class at the truck event held just cast of Portland. There were 17 contestants in the class, but many were left in the mud. according to Healy. "We were running real good, but out of the 17 half of them broke." Healy said. The mud pit. in Healy's words, was big test for most of the drivers One pit was 150 feet deep and 3 1/2-4 feet deep. This Sunday Healy plans to test his truck at a com pci lion in Fowlerville. Bine Division TNR...........................................................................IOO Hastings Mutual................................................9-3 Jarman Construction........................................ 8-3 Wilders/Halifax................................................. 5-5 Hastings Sanitary Service...............................4-6 Bill's Safety Service..........................................3-8 Hastings Mfg...................................................... 2-7 Rudd’s No Preference................................... 2-10 Home Run Leaders D. Miller 13. M. Smith 11. J. Lacosse 10. A. Snider 9, T. Lyon 8, B Barker 8, S. Heckman 8. Last Week’s Results Rudd's 8. Bills 2; Mfg. 6. Rudd's 4; Jar­ man 17, Mfg. 7; Jarman 9, Sanitary 8; On (red) 16. Cappon 9; Woodland 18. Paganos 5; Woodland 16. Powers 8; Powers 14. On 12; Mutual 9. Halifax/Wilders 7; Mutual 6. Mfg. 3. This W eeks Games July 18 — 6:30 Cappon vs. Paganos; 7:30 Cappon vs. Woodland; 8:30 Powers vs. On; 9:30 Powers vs. Ott (red). July 19 — 6:30 Carpenter vs. Woodland: 7:30 Carpenter vs. Powers; 8:30 Chrysler vs. Powers; 9:30 Chrysler vs Paganos. Mike VanSparrentak has had to overcome a major obstacle, but still he leads the pack at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Hastings Women’s Softball Team •U-l' ■ -■ ■ ■■■ marsh rd. W-L Good Time Pizza... .......................................... 6-0 Pennock Hospital.............................................. 5’1 H & S Machine................................................. 5-1 True Value......................................................... 3-3 Okie Towne Tavern..........................................3-3 Goodenough Goodies...................................... 2-3 Piston Ring......................................................... 2-4 J-Ad Graphics.....................................................2-4 Jarman Construction................................... ,..l-5 Hastings Mutual................................................0-5 Game results Monday 7/8 — Hastings PRing 12. J-Ad Graphics 13; Pennock Hospital 6. H & S Machine 12; True Value 6. Good Time Pizza 12. Game results Tuesday 7/9 — Jarman Con­ struction 4. Goodenough Goodies 21; Olde Towne Tavern 5. Hastings P-Ring 2; Hastings Mutual 0. J-Ad Graphics 7. Delton Women’s Softball .Standings M id-Lakes Chemco Tank...............................5-1 Liberty Group.................................................... $-1 Goff Products.................................................... 4-2 Budweiser. ..........................................................4-3 Clancy Realtors................................................. 4-3 Williams Funeral Home/ Beverly's Hair Co........................................ 3-4 McCormick Enterprises..................................2-3 R & H Discount................................................. 2-5 Hickory Comers Garage................................ 0-5 Hastings' Mel Healy and his truck grabbed second place honors at an event near Portland last weekend. (Photo provided) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18, 1996 Winner's Circle More Rodeo Reflections... No Playin' Around was the first horse at this week's Barry County Fair harness racing events to win a first place. He did so on Saturday and those close to horse shared In his shinning moment. One cowboy (up top) shows off his skills with a whip, while another cowboy (on right) shows off his nding skills at Tuesday nights rodeo at the Barry County Fair. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 9045 ARENA TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ANO ALL OTHER WTERESTED PERSONS cont. from page 13 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Charier Township of Rutland adopt­ *1 he new facility in Byron Center will also serve a club team from Hope College along with high school squads from Catholic Centra) and Grandville high schools. Don Cooley, of Byron Township, is the general manager of the South Side Community Ice Center which houses two rinks of National Hockey League dimensions (100 X 85). The 17-acrc site seats 1.000 people. For more information on the teams and the ice arena, contact Pal Lemon at (616) 795-4188 or Chuck Clark at (616) 891­ 1808 GOLF cont from page 12 vonderHoff also runs the River Bend program and his help there is greatly appreciated "He's an excellent teacher," Amy Lopez, a manager at River Bend. said. "He takes time with the kids and that helps." And how do the kids feel about such a summer activity? "They love it," Lopez said. At the Mullenhurst Golf Course in Delton, Kent Enyart also offers a junior program for sixth-ninth graders. The Delton High golf coach believes that starting with the game's fundamentals is important. "We teach them how to gnp. stand and the rules of the game." Enyan said "When they get in high school they'll know what they're doing." Enyan said that this summer's group had 18 kids who participated for five weeks in the program. Members played for free, while non-members just had to pay $25 for their golfing education. Brett Fedorinchik works with one junior golfer with driving range tips at a recent morning session. Mulberry Fore, in Nashville, also offers a junior golf program during the summer months with sessions on Aug. 5. 7, 9, 12. 14 and 16. The [Mice for the entire program 15 $20 or for one session is $4. Alice Boucher, one of the owners of the local golf course, said their aim is to introduce the youth to the game and its rules. “Teach them a few rules, give them a good start." Boucher said. Golf, as Weller stales, is more than just an activity: It's lhe "Game of the business world" And business al the local golf courses is becoming bigger thanks to the efforts and interests of the youth programs. For the best in Barry County Sports...Read the Hastings BANNER! ed Ordnance No. 9645 at a regular meeting held al die Township Hal on July 10.1996. The proposed Ordnance provides as Nows AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AND COLLECT CHARGES FOR INCIDENTS INVOLVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Adopted: Jdy 10.1996 Efledn/e: Immerkatly Upon Pubtcatron An ordnance to MdMi (herpes lor Townehip errwrgancy services mpondng to an incident tovoMng hazardous materials indsr Put* Ad 102 of 1M0 as amended (Compisd law 41408a): to data Iwzartoua maearWs sutjed to auth taigas. and to prowds tar tw ooladkn ol auch ctagae. Rink manager Don Cooley and local organizer Chuck Clark have plans to build on hockey interests in the area. WAYLAND TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 1 Adopted: July 1,1996 Effective: August 1,1998 MARTIN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 61 Adopted: June 12,1996 Effective: Auguat 1,1996 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 1-96 THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND CHARTER, BARRY COUNTY, MKHGAN ORDAHS: The purpose al tw Ordnance a to provide tor defraying a porta d eroerues ol la Township esA Ing tai tw Toanshp mpondng wWi amargancy squpnurt and panovai io a heaTOoua maearWa aod*rt or inddart torching tie Mease or tvaeiened retasM ol hazardous mmriah Ml tw amiraraaart sflchreqdrM emergency Mardon to prated ta has*, aafsty and geruwlmiarodtapubic. SECTION II “HAZARDOUS MATERIALS" DEFINED For purposes d tw Ordnance. Iwzardous materials' means erokaMa. pyrotechnics. Mart* com­ pressed gas. nonAamnubte compressed gas. tanmatto Iqud, confaMbte iqdd. oridang material, pd- ronous gas. poisonous iqdd. roaring malerial, ototogk malerial, radoacta material, oonoahe mtarid, ■quoted petaeun gee. and otar materials aatomady considered dangerous to tring beings a corsamtoadng to tw anwranmert Adopted: June 4,1996 Etfecttve:^u(Hyt 1,1996 YANKEE SPRINOS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 4 Adopted: Juno 13,1996 Effective: August 1,1996 SfcTION III "RELEASE" DEFINED For purposes ol tss Ordnance. *rateriari* hdudes any apBng. leaking, pumping, pouring. envBing. emptying. dstarging. ejecting. tariffing. dunging or dapoerng d hazardous materials into tw anriranmart An Ordinance lo amend Section G ol Article V ol the Sewage Disposal System Ordinance. Rate and Mandatory Connection. Usage. Regulations, and Enforcement by adding a provision authorizing payment o! Connection Fees over time lor existing and new construction where approved by tire Gun lake Area Sewer and Water Authority Board THE TOWNSHIPS OF WAYLAND AND MARTIN, ALLEGAN COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF ORANGEVILLE AND YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAIN: MCTION I AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V Article V. Section G, of the Sewage Disposal System Ordinance. Rate and Mandatory Connection Usage. Regulations, and Enforcement, is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section G. Payment of Connection Fee. 1. Connection fees as set forth herein shall be due and payable in cash upon application for connection to the System; provided, however, that said fees for other than new construction may be payable in installments as follows: a) any installment payment agreement shall be in writing and approved by the Authority; and b) the term of the Installment payment agreement shall not exceed five (5) years; and c) if paid in installments, the first installment shall be payable upon application to connect, and ail subsequent installments plus interest shall be payable annually thereafter on September first (1st); and d) in addition to the installment payment, there shall annually be due and payable on September 1, Interest on the unpaid balance at a rate of at least seven (7) percent per annum; and e) where an installment payment agreement is requested, the Authority shall have discretion lo permit or deny installment payment of connection charges for new construction as provided for herein, taking into account the total amount of the connection charges due; the costs of administration and billing of installments', the appropriate term of the Installment payment agreement, and the appropriate Interest rate (in light of the amount involved, the interest rates then prevailing In the market generally, and the risk associated with an installment payment agreement)." 2. For new construction, the connection fees as set forth herein which shall be due and payable in cash upon application for connection to the System may be paid as follows: a) $1,000 per single family residential equivalent as reflected in Exhibit A of this Ordinance to be paid at the time a building permit is obtained; and b) the entire balance to be paid in full before connection to the System; and c) in the event the applicant chooses to use the method of payment provided for in this subsection, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the entire connection charge has been paid in full, d) if the applicant for the building permit or other person responsible for payment of the connection charge has not paid the full connection charge required by this Ordinance within six (6) months of the date of the payment required under subsection 2a) above, interest shall be required to be paid on the unpaid balance at a rate of at least seven (7%) percent per annum calculated from the date of the first payment to the date the connection charge is paid in full. The interest rate shall be equal to the rate of interest charged on installment payments as provided for in subsection 1. e) the applicant for permission to pay connection charges in accordance with this subsection 2 shall sign a written agreement in a form approved by the Authority and the Township Board, setting out the terms and conditions applicable to the required payment No such agreement shall be made unless the Township and lhe Authority have determined that there are no delinquent charges (connection, user, or other) due from the applicant or other person responsible for payment. SECTION II SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause, or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court to be invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not effect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE AND REFf AL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance shall take effect Immediately upon publication of same All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances that are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Wayland Township Martin Township Orangeville Township Yankee Springs Township SECTrCN IV “RESPONSIBLE PARTY” DEFINED A taponata Pritt/ a any ndvidual. tarn. corpoarion. assodason. parlnantip. commerdal artery, coneortua. jdrt venture. govemnwrt ar*y or any otar legal er*y tut caueaa a Maori d a hazardous material, or whose acriontiredans such istease: or who u an or*. tenartoaMurt or party in oorwd d property onto wtidi a from which hazardous materials are reieesed or tnaeenad to ba rebased SECTION V CHARGES IMPOSED UPON A RESPONSIBLE PARTY OR PARTIES Where tw Toamahp ire and/or pdee departorart responds to a wtease d hazardoua materiata or a tnelerwd raeesed such materials. tamporMfe party or paries tai twiabte iota Township lor ta Idkwring coats Inddart to such Township lesponaa e. Al penormU coals d al personrwi attondng on bahat d and wdi ta autariy d tw Townohp rdudng tar cunart houriy raw. fringe twrwtas. and salary apporioned to tw tengti d tree In attendance, rah Mart commencing one hour tar weed d tw rignai to respond and oortatng tor each personnel urril tw* penonwi has concluded Ns or her inddart refried raeporwMta. b. The equipnwrt coats d al adapmart ariandng as MatMwd by an Mrind raaoMon d tw lownsnp Doaru Mung kx«i re costs annouuoM 10 oecn pece a lownsnp equpment vocn rmjp bo nwhed in such a response. TNsmdueai may be amendad from Ime to imo to reried dengas in aqdpnwnL INUacn factors, and aaxuWng records d past occuonws. c. Otwr erowwes meurred by tw Townsrip ridudng but nd Mad to rental or pudwae d addtasi madanary or aqupnwrt. merrion d oonstAaras, maded and hoaptatzMon coats, raplacenwra costs raMad to dspoaabto personnel pretactw aqupmart rarjirert to tw deposed d. sdngmtang damieds. supples and water purchased tai water systems, and meak and refreshments lor emergency personnel write respondng to tw hazardous materials inddart d. Addtad charges imposed by any otar local, sta or federal government antae, ratalad to tw viddut. a AdnhstMve costs incurred in eccouring tor al erpendtures and tor bMng and cdecton d audi espendans wNdi shat nd sawed 25 percent d tw loregang coals SECTION VI BILLING PROCEDURES Fotaring tw conclusion d tw hazardous materials nddert. tw tre dad tai submrt a detata Ung d al known expenses to tw Townshp Treasurer, who tai prepare an invoice to tw mponsUa party tor payment The Treasurer's invoice shat demand U payment wiNnlortyta (45) days dta receipt dta H. Any eddrtorwl experwes tar tweorne known to tw Townahro ke dM blowing tw mnwrted d tw tri to twmponshe party that twbfMnta same manrwren a szbaequertM to twmporwtfe party For any smarts due tut remain laipeid tar lortydve (45) days, ta Tovratip tat repose a Mo durgo d one (1%) percent per month a fraction twred. SECTION VII NOH-EXCLUSIVE CHARGES The loregoing rales and charges tai nd tw esdusne d otar charges tat mey tw made by ta Township tor ta costs and expense d mairtaawig a frre and/or pertee depertnert. tut efiai ody be supplemertel thereto Charges mey adMoruiy be cokected by ta Township trough general taxatton aAar a vole d ta electors appravvig ta same, or by special assessments estabtshed aider Mdagan atriUM persnert thereto SECTION VIII OTHER REMEDIES The TownsNp may pursue any other remedy, a may nssue any apcnprtete adton or proceeding, in a cool d comperent runsdesen to coiect charges mposed under hs OnSnance. The recovery ddwrgaa imposed aider tas Ontanoe does nd ferrt ta lurtwr laMty of lesporwiM parta isider toed ordnance or stale or federal law. nM a regdabon SECTION IX SEVERABIUTY Shodd any prowson a par I d tw wWwi Ordnance tw declared by any court d competort juudcMn to be xrMd a rswntorrweble. ta same shal nd dfect tw vakity or odorceebaiy d ta twfuice d tw Ordnance wtveh shal remain in M force and effect SECTION X EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES Ths Ordnance shaf take dlect mmetud, Al ordnances are hereby repealed RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Barbara Bedford. Clerk 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 a parts d ordnances in cortld herwWi �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 18, 1996 — Page 15 Directors of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Monday. July 22. in a postponed meeting. This gathering will be at the depot, with some work involved along with any business pertaining to Saturday 's . Depot Day A new look has come to one of the double . brick store buildings. A new paint project on the west side of Fourth Avenue has given Katie's Stitch 'N Stuf and lhe Lake Pump Tavern a coal of beige with dark trim on the overhanging comice with its ornate detail typical of the late 1800s and dark accents on window sills and at the base of the vertical members Weather! First we have too much cold, then ton much rain. Then we have a dry time. One field which lost several acres of soy beans to flooding and standing water has been planted to com. which hopefully can be used for silage. That should make an interesting sight by the end of August with soy beans having islands of tall com here and there. Likely there will be more buckwheat planted than usual People who purchased hollyhock piants in LJ995 from the local historical society arc urg­ ed to get pictures of their tall plants, measure the height of the tall growth and bring the piclo Depot Day. There will be a place to y them. So far there are at least eight or pattern varieties noted. Many piants more than six feet high The 41st Alethian and Friends chicken at Fellowship Hall was another sucHigh’s Barbecue Service of Elkhart the chicken. Many former residents for the event. A party from Saranac to town expecting to eat at the North Inn were surprised to find its doors closed. Inthey ate barbecue chicken. The North has placed ads for helpers and is expected open under new management. Kim DcarrfT and wife. Dawn, along with many Ipcrs chiefly from the Alethian and ^.omcbuildcrs groups did the in-house serving •and also the take-out meals which always ex- accompaniment by Carole Reiser for the se­ cond. There to enjoy the service and her music were her Cleland grandparents from Portage and her mother's aunt and uncle from Lowell. Her mother Phyllis from Washington arrived during the week in time to attend the 30th icunion of the Lakewood class of 1966 with 63 in attendance. Relatives here were notified last week of the death in Connecticut of Nathan Draghi, hus­ band of Rose (Cook) Augst Draghi of Veddcr Road. The Draghis have spent winters in Florida even before their marriage to each other Their summers were divided between their Woodland Township home and visits to his children in Connecticut. He was a step­ father of Geraldine Winsley. Ernest Augst, Bonnie Rockafellow, Owen Augst and Scott Augst At the reception honoring Dr Jack Tromp on July 3. family members for the most part were dressed in red. while and blue. The doc­ tor wore conservative clothing but a very patriotic necktie. Tables were decorated with bandaids arranged like petals of a flower and dishes of colorful candy, which the grand­ children chose because they looked like medicine capsules. Lovely refreshments were served. Fran Morris, made the presentation of a plaque in behalf of the fair board. Three of the Meyers family members pose with a new sign marking the church/cemetery where their ancestors worshipped more than a century ago (from eft) Wesley Meyers Sr.. 96-year-old Elfa Creighton. Ada Meyers Dennie. This was the final day of the Haskins family reunion held here July 4-7. 7 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN STARR SCHOOL ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK UTILITIES Contract 1009.005-S-l Dr. Jack Tromp was greeted by his fellow staff doctor at Pennock Hospital, Dr. Gerald DenHartog, now retired and living in Grand Rapids. The DenHartogs were some of the many who came to congratulate Dr. Tromp on his honor of being grand marshal of the 1996 fair parade. VOTE FOR SHERIFF STEVE DEBOER < The Buckhorn Sport Shop has a new en•Irancc in a connector built back when Billy jJlaymond had a restaurant in the comer •building The Wisers have closed cast and Xoorth doors of their shop in favor of the new 2entry which is set back from the front Now a ^colorful huge bulb-eye target covers the Zlormer east doorway and more. week later. Home aides have been arranged Efor them Two other daughters live nearby in /Florida to oversee their parents’ wellbeing. Mhe Lathraps are former business people with hatchery, an implement business and later a Jbusy Skogmo store which handled clothing POSITION OPENING ! I I I I Legal Secretary - Barry County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Legal secretary experience preferred. Computer and work processing experience necessary.' Send resume to: Mary y Hen Hernwnitf, Office Manager, 220, W- . Suite Court Street, L __ _ ’SOI* Hastings, MI 49058. Applications will be accepted until July 31, 1996. EOE ^Bnd dry goods. Their building is now owned •jby Lynda Kimmel, for her Kut and Kuri The village park was a busy place Sunday * ith family reunions The Shade family had aiea closest to Fourth Avenue. Cars lined Avenue and they had two banners from the trees. Meridith Cleland for a second Sunday the congregation of Central United ethodist Church with her violin playing, first number was a solo. She had piano § ^Management changes told |at Viking jj- The Viking Corporation in Hastings has an•Znounced two management changes. £• Carl F. Atkinson has assumed the position <of manager of training and development. He •thas been with the Viking Corporation in ^Hastings for the past 26 years and the last 15 rjyears as quality assurance manager. He t^ireviously held positions in industrial ^engineering and materials management. d Atkinson holds a bachelor's and master's {^degree from Western Michigan University in Engineering management. He held an adjunct {assistant professorship with Western ^Michigan University and taught for over eight jSyears in five different areas. He has been a •^member of ASQC since 1978. and served on •-‘the board of directors of the ASQC section in ^•Grand Rapids since 1985 and served two ;«years as chairman Atkinson has extensive ex­ perience in all areas of the ISO-9000 STD. Quality assurance, methods engineering, m‘^Sustrial engineering and materials manageXnent With this broad range of experience, he J^s looking forward to working in the areas of ^training, education and employee ^development. Z£ Kim Wagner recently assumed the position Xif quality assurance manager. She brings with :ier a variety of experiences in the quality field 'with different companies in western Michigan *«nd California. She most recently was a qualiijy systems engineer for the Nelson Metal Pro­ ducts Company in Grand Rapids ™ Wagner holds a bachelor’s degree in in­ dustrial technology from Grand Valley State -Fliuversity and a master s degree in business Administration from Grand Valley. She is a ^member of the Grand Rapids. Michigan ASrQC and is a certified quality engineer and a ; certified quality auditor r_ Wagner lives in Middleyillc with her family rtnd says she is looking forward to working in rfearry County and gening invUvcd in the rtommunrts The Work consists of modifications to the wastewater and water systems in lhe City of Hastings, including a force main/pump station system, a gravity sewer system, and an extension of the waler system. Approximately 2.600 feet of 8-inch sanitary force main. 700 feet of 12-inch sanitary grav­ ity sewer. 1.900 feet of 8-inch sanitary gravity sewer, and 1.900 feet of 12-inch water main, includ­ ing all appurtenances and restoration as shown oo the Drawings and described in the specifications. Bids shall be on a unit price basis with lump sum prices for certain items of the Work. The Drawings and Project Manual under which the Work is to be done are oo file and may be examined at lhe City of Hastings, Michigan, City Hall; at the plan rooms of the Builders Exchange and lheF.W. Dodge Corporation Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo. Michigan; and at the office of the ENGINEER. McNamee. Porter & Seeley, Inc. 3949 Sparks Drive SE. Suite 101. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. Bidding Documents may be obtained after July 15. 1996 from the ENGINEER or from the OWNER by purchase for the sum of $20 per set. Shipping is an additional $10 per set. There will be no refunds or return of Bidding Documents. The purchaser must supply the telephone number, fax number, and street address of the individual or firm lo whom addenda (if any) can be directed. Z- For several weeks. Ferris Lathrop of T^londa has been at the home of Marcic and Zjerry Dobic for care while his wife, Elouise. Zwas in Alabama with youngest daughter ZjCimm and family for medical treatment. Once Zjhe recovered enough to be able to travel, she flown to Michigan. Their Michigan Children have been staying a few days each •Zjvith the parents at their Shelby cottage near >j-ake Michigan. Elouise soon will return to ijheir Florida home and Ferris will follow a Sealed Bids will be received at the City of Hastings. City Hall. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 up to 2:00 pm., prevailing local time on August 7.1996. and then publicly opened and read aloud, for the construction of Contract 1009.005-S-l. A certified check of Bid Bond for a sum not less than five percent (5 percent) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid. The right is reserved by OWNER to accept any Bid, to reject any Bid, and to waive irregularities in Bids. No Bids may he withdrawn after Lhe above date and time for receiving Bids for a period of thirty (30) days. * * ' City of Hastings. Michigan Everil Manshum City Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with Public Act 267 (1967), Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education posts this schedule of regular meetings for the 1996-97 school year. Meetings of the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education will be held on the second Wednesday of each month, 730 p.m. at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan, on the foltowing dates: August 14,1996 September 11,1996 October 9, 1996 November 13,1996 December 11,1996 January 8,1997 February 12.1997 March 12,1997 April 9,1997 May 14,1997 June 11,1997 /T^Woodiand Hartings EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MIDDLEVILLE HOUSING COMMISSION Part-time position available for 50 unit HUD Senior Housing Project. Salary commensurate with ability. Application form and job description avail­ able at Lincoln Meadow Apartments, 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, Ml, Tues., Wad., Thurs., 10 am - 12 Noon. Or call 795-7715. Applications accepted thru July 31st. J 7 Surirtj’htn «• <•________ GENERAL MAINTENANCE LINCOLN MEADOW SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml On site building Superintendent to perform a variety of skilled tasks as they pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit HUD Housing Project for Senior Citizens. Two bedroom apartment provided. Salary commensurate with ability. Application form and Job Description available at Middleville Housing Commission Office. 500 Lincoln St., Middleville. Ml, Tues., Wed., Thurs., 10 am 12 noon. Applications accepted thru July 31st or call 795-7715. Equal Opportunity Employer How to find a good investment. Hastings City Bank offers a wide range of savings and investment products at all of our six locations So you don't have to travel far to find a good investment Take advantage of our Trust Department, established in 1964. which offers investment, trust and estate settlement services. Come visit us today And experience the service that's made us so popular for 110 years. Celebrating 110 years of Communit) Senice. Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wiyland EQUAL HOUSING LENDER • MEMBER FDIC �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 18, 1996 COURT NEWS: A Delton man stood mute in Barry County Circuit Court last week to charges that he engaged in sexual contact with a per­ son under 13 years old and of distributing obscene nutter to children Michael J. Kennedy. 35. of 332 Lakeside Drive, is accused of two counts of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, in addition lo distribution of obscene material, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in jail and/or a $10,000 fine. By standing mute, a defendant does not plead guilty or not guilty, but has a not guilty plea entered on his behalf. Kennedy is scheduled for a pretrial hearing Aug. I. In other circuit court business last week: • Norman L. Mann. 32. of 14 E. Bidwell. Battle Creek, was sentenced for conspiracy to commit arson of personal property over $50. He had pleaded guilty in July 1995. but the sentencing was delayed one year as pan of a plea agreement. Mann, along with his cousin Lonnie L. Mann and Paul J. Vandenberg, were accused of planning to bum Vandenberg's motor home in October 1994 to collect insurance money. Norman Mann was given a suspended sen­ tence of 90 days in jail. $1,000 in costs payable by Oct. 1 and up u> 12 months pro­ bation. but the probation may be terminated when the Tines and costs are paid in full. • Jason M. Bryant. 18. of 639 Sim­ mons Ave., Battle Creek was sentenced to continued probation with the first six months in jail after violating his probation. He will be given credit for 83 days already served Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell told the court Bryant was found at a June 15 party in possession of marijuana, besides having tested positive for marijuana use four times. McDowell said Bryant had been given "numerous chances by the probation office’ and had gone to a halfway house. "He's had too many chances and has shown the court he does not intend lo follow through " Bryant s attorney. James Goulooze, asked the court for understanding, but Circuit Judge James Fisher told Bryant. "I think you've got a problem with your attitude. Your parents have thrown up their hands and that's about where I'm at." Judge Fisher said Bryant had 12 major conduct violations al the halfway house. "If you continue io screw up I’ll put you in jail for a longer time. If you want to know who put you in jail, there's a mirror there. Look in it — that's who put you in jail, not me. This is your last chance on probation * • Scott C. Dolfman, 27. of 11804 Scott Park Road. Delton, had probation con­ tinued until Aug. 23. 1997, and had sentenc­ ing delayed for one year on a probation vio­ lation. Dolfman reportedly had consumed cocaine while he was on probation after pleading guilty to delivery and manufacture of a con­ trolled substance. Dolfman's attorney, Anthony Towlson. told lhe court. "A year ago he was looking at a worst case scenario, going to prison. His life was out of control." Towlson said Dolfman has not had any trouble in the last year and that he was "a prime example of someone who can will himself onto the straight and narrow." Dolfman told the court "I didn't do the right thing. I just needed a wake-up call. I want to thank the probation department for allowing me lo turn my life around." Judge Fisher told Dolfman. "They've given you the opportunity, but it's been your efforts. Congratulations on doing a good job for yourself." • Dallas J. Monroe. 19. of 5854 Hill­ top Drive, Middleville, was granted youth­ ful offender status and sentenced to 12 months probation with the first two days in jail, and $450 in fines and costs. He had pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property in excess of $100. Under youthful offender status, if Monroe I Banner CLASSIFIEDS [ Ca//...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 \nliqnrt / »»r 16 nt I htmk \ .>u Oi^-MMNTAk BUM AT CMMH kME, DELTON. I bedroom hou re. no pelx, $400 plus utilities A depoliL Call 61MZM135 —OPTHA.NXr-“ We with lo dunk r.syooe for their visile, leoen, card*. end preyen during our recent boepi* 1*1 Bay. AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, six weeks old, male A female, parents I arse. S300 S3 25 Call 616-385-2789 or 616-665-9565 Artie A Lee GeaeeH WANTED: Any size or condi­ tion. 1-800443-7740 I or Salt BEAUTIFUL 6 PIECE PINE bedroom outfit, gorgeous brass handles includes queen tire mattress set, “Luxury Finn”. 2 weeks old. Cost $1,350. Sacri­ fice $485. 1-517-6994148 BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Sots Finn mattress set 1 month old. Cost $1300 new, must sell! $300. 1-517-67^6414______________ BEAUTIFUL WHITE & GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $600., Sacrifice $250. 1-517-6994148 QUEEN SIZE SEALY POST- URPEDIC firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 2 months old. Cost $800 new, sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-2251 IlltsllH \\ Si f l h t \ CARPET & UPHOLSTERY STEAM CLEANING. Roofing A painting. Inexpensive rates. 61^9454669________________ FOR SALE: KOMBUCHA MUSHROOM. Source of the Divine Tea, landed for centuries as a relief for many human ailments. For more information send SA.S.E. to: Penwmkie Fanns, P.O. Box 56, Woodland, MI 48897 to order Mushroom starter and complete instructions send $29.95 ♦ $6.95 Shipping A handling HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint Call Randson, 945-2545___________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson. 616-945-2545 ________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH eHome and income property*Debt consolidation•Turned down? problem credit? We can help "Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-888-968-2221 Free consultation. FAST! PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message. TREE A STUMP REMOVAL Aho, tree & shrub trimming. Free estimates. Call 616-948-0109 With lore, \hihth llontt s ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-100-317-0035. West Mich. \alioHttl \d\ MODELS WANTED: between the ages of 7-23 to model casual and formal wear during this year's 1996 Grand Rapids pageants. No experience necesur& Call 1-800-858-6003 Ext. lit Ip Wuiiltd ATTENTION STUDENTS! National firm expanding! $18JS to start! Great resume experience, flexible full/partttee, AJL&P. Scholarship* available. Call MondayFriday: 10am4pm. Kalama323-7888___________ DTECHNICIAN FOR BARRY COUNTY full time oo farm wort, mornings and after­ noons, must have dependable transportation, computer and dairy experience helpful. Call 1-800-2924523 or write Michi­ gan D.HJJL, P.O. Box 123158, Earing. Ml 48909__________ HASTINGS MANUFAC­ TURER SEEKS INDIVIDU­ ALS lo fill part-time (32 hrs weekly) security positions. Shift rotation is available. Starting rate is $7.00 per hour. Uniforms are furnished and matnrained 40 IK savings, deferral plan is available. Qualified individuals should send resume to Ad 8471, c/o Hastings Reminder, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. E.O.E. M/F/D PART-TIME FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM ASSISTANT for MSU Cooperative Extension in Barry County. This is approximately a 20 hrVwtek position, teaching basic food skills to food stamp recipients. Please send resume or letter of interest to: Attn: FNP Assistant, MSU Cooperative Extension - Barry County, 220 W. Court St, Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 616-9484862. WANTED COOKS AND WAITRESSES: Only serious need apply. Good working conditions A competitive wages Apply at 139 E. Court St 1/im < limn mi\ HAPPY AD Jndy B. Thanks for the Frogs! B.W. Real I sinh GAYLORD: 5 beautifully wooded acres. Bulldozed drive­ way and cleared building rite. Ideal location for snowmobile retreat, with trails in the immedi­ ate area. $12,500 down, $155/mo, 11% land contract Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118_____________ HOMEOWNERS. Save $100 oo closing costs. Bad credit okay, Capital city acceptance. 1-800-887-6700___________ THREE BEDROOM, 2 baths, 1396 sq. ft on 3 acres. Middle­ ville school district $76,900. 616-948-2499 (lartim \ah BASEMENT SALE: Lots of baby clothe: and items. 517 West Walnut. ThursdaySatartay, 9-3pm.____________ FRI. JULY 19 and Sat July 20, 8am until dusk. Rain or shine. 236 Nelson St, Hastings, (corner of S. Broadway and Nelson). Large selection of mens and womens clothing, dishes. silverware, pots, pans, and many more household items, baby furniture, books (hard and soft cover), queen size bed, (mattress, box springs, frame and headboard), 30" gas stove harvest gold, mens 10 speed bicycle and other misc. items. Everything in good condition LARGE GARAGE SALE, furniture, grandfather dock, sports cards, dishes, coins, wall hansines and much more. SatSun. July 20-21. from 8-5. 6991 Mullen Rd, Delton. 623-6014 MOVING SALE Friday. July 19, 11am-?, Saturday. July 20, 11am ? Clothes, children-adult, blankets, dishes, ocher house­ hold goods, home interion, anti­ ques, refrigerator, dishwasher, small chest freezer, furniture, automotive items. Everything Must Go! NO EARLY SALES!! 303 E. Colfax SIDE WALK SALE DOWN­ TOWN HASTINGS. Friday July 26, Saturday July 27. Wonderful sales, music and fun. Second Hand Corners down­ town Hastings, 945-5005 successfully completes his probation, no of­ ficial record of his conviction will be kept. • Brandon E. Cross, 17, of 313 Lentz St., Nashville, was sentenced to 36 months probation. 30 days in jail with credit for two days, restitution and costs totaling $239 and substance abuse counseling for larceny from a building. Cross was granted youthful offender sta­ tus. If he successfully completes probation, no formal record of his conviction will be kept. • Steven M. Staley, 38. of 7588 1/2 S. Wall Lake Road. D-lton. was sentenced to 24 months probation, $1,000 in fines and costs and 100 hours of community service for domestic violence. He was also sentenced to $500 in fines and costs and 24 months probation for drunk driving. Assistant Prosecutor McDowell said the prosecutor’s office was recommending no jail time in exchange for Staley's guilty plea, but that she did not want to proceed with the agreement because Staley was arrested for domestic violence the night before sentenc­ ing. Judge Fisher told McDowell he thought she was bound to the olea agreement. Staley's attorney David Gilbert said Staley did not recall making any contact with his wife Wednesday night. Judge Fisher said he would follow the rec­ ommendation of two years probation, but that, "If you violate this probation. I’m go­ ing to put you in jail for as long as possi­ ble. You're not going to jail on this charge because your wife wouldn't testify against you. I want you to understand crystal clear if this happens while you're on probation. I don't need your wife's testimony. I can rely on hearsay." • Jeffrey D Haddan. 17. of 9151 As­ syria Road, Nashville, was sentenced lo 24 months probation with the first 60 days in jail and no credit for time served, but with 53 days suspended. Haddan was also ordered to pay $85 in restitution by Sept. 1 and $500 in fines and costs by Jan. 1. Haddan pleaded guilty to larceny from a building and apologized lo the victim in the courtroom. Assistant Prosecutor McDowell said she had no objection to granting Haddan youth­ ful offender status saying "be was upfront with officers when they confronted him." Hadden's attorney, Timothy Tromp, said Haddan was trying to leave Nashville on ac­ count it was ’a bad scene for him." Haddan may bb-eligible for community service after hit flnfcs are paid, and may be eligible for work release. "The ball is in your court. It's up to you now," said Judge Fisher. • Robert W. Shellington, 28, of 525 , Clear Lake Road, Dowling, pleaded guilty to first offense drank driving. He was accused of kicking out a window on a Hastings City Police patrol car in May. In exchange for his plea, a charge of mali­ cious destraction of police property was dropped. Sentencing was delayed until Sept. 5 to al­ low Shellington to complete a six-week in­ tensive out-patient alcohol treatment pro­ gram. • Sentencing was delayed for Brian F. Huffman, 20, of 1376 Burlington Drive, Hickory Comers. Huffman pleaded guilty to second-degree home invasion, in exchange for having charges of larceny in a building and seconddegree attempted home invasion dropped. He took a television from a Prairieville Town­ ship home in 1994 while he was on proba­ tion in Kalamazoo County. Huffman's attorney David Gilbert said. "Most of his problems were due to drag and alcohol abuse at the time," adding that Huffman had successfully completed the tether program. Huffman's sentencing was delayed until Aug. 1. • Ralph M. Elmer, 35, of 175 E. Carlton Center Road. Hastings, stood mute to charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. He is accused of engaging in sexual con­ tact with a persen less than 13 yean old. The charge is punishable by up to 15 yean in prison. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for Aug. 1. Motorcyclist hurt in crash A Hastings man was seriously injured in a car-motorcycle crash Monday eveixng. Aaron Ritsema, 22, of Hastings was westbound on State Street when his motorcycle hit a car pulling out of the McDonald's parking lot driven by Angela J. Dooley, 19, of Hastings. Ritsema was taken to Butterworth Hospital, where he remains in serious condition in the intensive care unit. Man arrested for illegal fireworks THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police officer, arrested a Grand Rapid* nun for * fireworks violation July 10. Troopers slopped a 38-year-old Grand Rapids man al lhe light on M-37 and Suu St. in Middleville for an inoperative brake light. When he was asked to provide license and papers, troopers said the man gave a registration certificate and an old traffic ticket with his name and address. When troopers asked again for his license, lhe driver said it may be in lhe back at tie van. He left the van and opened lhe rear doors. As he looked for the license, the trooper said he saw three bricks of firecrackers on a shelf When troopers asked lhe man where he got the fireworks, he reportedly said he didn't remember where he got them A further search of the van located another brick of firecrackers on another shelf and several open packs. All were confiscated. Troopers report the man said he didn't think the law was clear and that there was a gray area if firecrackers were illegal. Man hurt in motorcycle accident RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police officers responded to a motorcycle accident July 10. Michael M. Shere, 32, of Hastings was eastbound on Iroquois Trail near Old Iroquois Trail when he lost control on some loose gravel on the roadway. He ran off lhe road to the right and overturned, sliding across a private drive and lawn. He was treated at Pennock Hospital. Motorcycle rollover injures two ASSYRIA TOWSHIP — Michigan State Police officers responded to a motorcycle accident July 13. Rowland M. Hollister, 41, of Dowling and Teresa A. Hollister, 44, of Dowling had just left a house on Case Road near Butler Road. Mr. Hollister reportedly had left the kickstand down and when he left, the stand hit the pavement causing him to lose control of the motorcycle, falling over on the shoulder of the road. . Both were treated at Community Hospital. Van accident results in arrest HASTINGS — Hastings City Police officers cited a man for drunk driving and transporting open intoxicants after an accident July 8. A Hastings officer was southbound on East Street near State Road when he said he saw a white van with a trailer sitting crossways in State Road, apparently backing into a driveway. The van sat in the road for a couple of minutes, then pulled forward, driving across the road into a driveway, crashing into a pick-up truck. The officer said he pulled up to the front of the van and asked the driver to exit the van. He said the van continued to move forward, pushing the pick-up about eight to ten inches. The van thai began to back up and drive forward down State Road a short distance, while the officer continue to yell at the driver to stop. When he slopped, lhe driver got out of the van and lost his balance. The officer said he saw the man urinating on himself. The man told officers be had stopped drinking a couple of hours prior, but said yes when asked if he had any open intoxicants and that he was drinking a beer. Officers said the man said he did not know why be was being slopped or that he had hit the pick-up track. Police said they found a can of beer between the front seats that was empty except for one swallow. A breath test registered a .18 blood alcohol level. One injured in two-car accident HASTINGS — Hastings City Police responded to a traffic accident on State Street near Industrial Park Drive Tuesday. Paul R. Watson, 46, of Hastings and his passenger Roger K. Brumm, 54, of Nashville were westbound on Slate Street when a car driven by Victoria S. Hine, 19, of Hastings pulled out of the McDonald's parking lot. Watson hit Hine's car on the driver side. She was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Watson and Brumm were not injured. All people involved were wearing seat belts. Hine was cited for failure to yield right of way. Man cited in chain reaction crash HASTINGS — Hastings City Police working the Watson-Hine accident had another accident happen in front of them. David W. Rugg, 34. of Hastings and his passenger William S. Wilcox, 46, of Hastings were castbound on State Street near the intersection with Industrial Park Drive. Police said Rugg said he did not see that the vehicles in front of him slopped for the traffic light Rugg's vehicle hit the back of a car driven by Kimberley A. Wilson, 22, of Hastings. Wilson's car was pushed forward and hit the back of a vehicle driven by Donald E. Slack, • Mark S. Babcock. 34. of 12737 S. Grey Court, Wayland, stood mute to a charge of resisting and obstructing an officer. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. Babcock is accused of obstructing a Michigan State Police officer who was in­ vestigating charges of illegal entry, domestic violence and violating a personal protection order. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for Aug. 1. 57. of Muskegon. There was minor damage to the Wilson and Slack vehicles, but Rugg's vehicle had to • Harold D. Butcher Jr., 18. of 219 Queen St., Hastings, pleaded not guilty to violating his probation. He was on proba­ tion for attempted breaking and entering of a vehicle A probation violating hearing is scheduled for Aug. 6. Burd went off the road south of Huddleston. No one was injured. Huddleston was cited for failure to yield right of way. be towed. There were no injuries, all were wearing seat belts. Rugg was cited for failure to stop assured clear distance. No one injured in two-car accident MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies responded to an accident on M-66 and Assyria Road July 8. Stacy L. Huddleston. 24. of Nashville was north bound on M-66 when she attempted to make a left turn onto Assyria Road in front of Arden F. Burd, 65. of Nashville who was traveling south on M-66. Huddleston's vehicle was spun 180 degrees and hit a stop sign. Man arrested after car hits mailbox IRVING TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Caledonia man was arrested for drank driving after he hit a mailbox July 9. The man was northbound on Woodschool Road near Grange Road when he ran across the road, and hit the mailbox. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said that the man told them he was operating under the influence and a breath test reported a. 13 blood alcohol level. Sheriffs deputies said the man told them he was unaware of the accident. The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-07-25.pdf 80def09ff26c8985cc0972ed7870a69b PDF Text Text Saxon gridders to honor Buzz School, township need utilities See Page 14 See Page 2 Fair winners on parade SeePages 10, 11, 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY, JULY 25 1996 VOLUME 142, NO. 30 News Briefs Alcohol issues grant approved The City of Hastings Police Depart­ ment has won a $5,000 mini-grant from the Michigan Alcohol Issues Forum for “drunk driving countermeasure” programs. The money will be placed in the of­ ficers' training budget and will be used for a programs such as providing transportation home for people who drink too much at Summerfest, distribu­ tion of alcohol education materiah io employers, training for bartenders and retailers, parent education and an rotiunderage dr-.nking effort called a Dodge Neon drunk driving simulation. Under the terms of the grant, the money must be spent by Sept. 30. ‘Relay for Life' Is Aug. 16-17 The American Cancer Society will have its first Barry County "Relay for Life” event from 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 17. at the Hastings High School track. The event will be kicked off with a victory lap by cancer survivors, who will walk the first lap. A candlelight ceremony will be held at dusk Friday to remember those who have lost their bat­ tles with cancer Relay for Life is a 24-hour fund­ raising event for the American Cancer Society. The goal this year is to raise $20,000 Relay for Life involves a team of run­ ners or walkers competing against each other to raise the most money and travel the moat mile*. Awards also are given to the best dressed team, best tent doctor and most team spirit. Connie Witzel. chairwoman of the event, said 10 teams have registered to take pan and there still is time to enter. Volunteers and survivors also are needed. For more information, call Dawn Granger at 945-4107 Sidewalk Sale Is July 26-27 The annual Sidewalk Sale and Food Fest in will be held in downtown Hastings Friday and Saturday. Twenty-eight local businesses will participate with a variety of merchandise for sale. At least six food booths will be avialabie, too. The annual event is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Walnut Street Issue resolved The case of the run-down house on Wes,‘ Walnut Street in Hastings ap­ parently has been resolved. Hastings City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes reported Monday night to City Council that nearby resident Andrew McFadden will buy the house from cur­ rent owner Dave Neeson of Middleville and have the building demolished. Fekkes said the transaction is expected to be completed Aug. 30 and plans call for the building to be down by no later than October. “I believe that issue is going to resolve itself, as I understand the agreement." Fekkes navi The house, at 122 W Walnut St., was the source of many complaints of residents in the neighborhood, who said it was rat infested, in disrepair and a place where tenants played loud music and had parties late at night. Some of the residents came to a City Council meeting to protest the situation and city officials promised to look into " More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE W Company dumping illegally, suit says Two Macomb County companies and a Macomb County man have illegally dumped solid waste material at two sites in Barry County, alleges the state Attorney General's office. The Attorney General's office and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality have filed a civil suit against the companies and the individual, asking that they immediately stop any Illegal dumping they are engaged in. The suit also asks that substantial penalties — up to $35,000 a day — be paid by the defendants. Those being sued include All-State Dis­ mantling Inc.. C.O.D. Crushed Concrete and John Simonicini. All-State Dismantling did the demolition work on the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse on State Street this winter and spring. A Wendy's Restau­ rant will be built on part of the land where the warehouse was located. The material allegedly dumped could be from the warehouse demolition work, but the Attorney General's office did not have de­ tai Is about exactly what material war. dumped from what demolition project. The lawsuit just stated that in early 1996, See DUMPING, Page 3 The fair says good-bye again The lights went out last Saturday night for the 144th Barry County Fair, which finished its run from July 13 to July 20. There was the usual fun on the midway, a tractor pull, demolition derby, motocross and music by area groups. But most of all, there were the 4-H award winners, many of whom are highlighted in lists and photos inside today's Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Commissioner’s phone calls questioned by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A Barry County commissioner is alleging that a fellow board member has used a county telephone credit card for calls that arc not official county business. County Board Finance Chairman Rod Goebel told the board Tuesday that Com­ missioner Emmet Herrington has used the county's U.S. Signal Corp, calling card to call opposing political candidates of current county board members and a local friend who spends winters in Texas. He said the bills go back to calls in February. 1995. The telephone credit cards are supposed to be restricted to official county business, Goebel said. All eight commissioners are seeking re­ election this year. "I want to see what the allegations are and I want to see the basis for them. If I'm wrong I will admit it," Herrington said after the board meeting. "I don't have to double talk my fellow cit­ izens in this county. I was bom and raised in this county and I've lived here most of my life. I think I've got a clean record, both in the military and as a civilian. And I don't think I'm going to stoop to this stuff at this age. I'm 77 years old and I don't apologize for what I've tried to give my county." Her­ rington said. Goebel, reading from copies of Herring­ ton's U.S. Signal bills that the county has paid, said "In going through it, I question some of the calls that were made. I do not think they were appropriate county business with a county calling card." Herrington asked if he could look over the bills and said. "I don't think you will find a single personal call. I have my own (calling card)." "Does the county have business tn Brownsville, Texas Mr. Herrington?" Goebel asked Herrington said the county resident he called in Texas has been active with a local organization that spearheaded the effort to bring a Kellogg Community College center to the county. Herrington said the person called him and he returned the cal) because the person "wanted to know how things were going here (with KCC). I can't remem­ ber the specifics of iL "Like anybody else, if they call I will re­ turn their call. He is a friend of mine," Her­ rington said. Goebel said he is "questioning whether that's appropriate county business for the taxpayers to pay for those calls. Herrington said "...I will not accept this until I'm found guilty." "We’ll go over it," Goebel said. Herrington's calls to Brownsville, Tx. in­ cluded a 37.6 minute conversation at a cost of $9.21 on Feb. 26, 1995; a 26.6 minute call for $6.52 on Feb. 14. 1996; and a 7.3 minute call on Feb. 28, at a cost of $1.78, according to copies of phone bills Goebel gave to the Banner. Herrington said he had told his friend in Texas that he would keep him appraised of the KCC project. "...I called him and we discussed that. We may have discussed some other things too, but that was to keep him informed. I don't apologize for it. I think this is county business, we've gone ahead and bonded for this for the good of the county. We've worked on this since at least four years..." A letter to the editor in last week's Banner precipitated Goebel's statements about the See PHONE, Page 3 Both sides claim victory in asphalt suit by Jason Carr Staff Writer Both sides claimed victory in a lawsuit filed against the Barry County Road Commission by Baltimore Township citizen Gordon Dudley The suit contended that advertisements in the Reminder and brochures distributed by the Road Commission represented illegal use of public money to advocate adoption of a ballot proposal, which will ask voters in the Aug. 6 primary for one mill for the construction of an asphalt plant. While Barry Circuit Judge James Fisher denied Dudley's request for an injunction against the commission, he did order several phrases in the brochure and advertisement to be stricken or modified to avoid the appear­ ance of advocacy. Road Commission Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman was the only witness called during a one-day hearing on the matter. During questioning by Road Commission attorney TJ. Ackert, Kineman said the commission had not yet been billed for the printing of the advertisement, brochure, or a postcard that had been mailed to people who applied for absentee ballots, and therefore no money had been spent as of Friday. Kineman also said that printing bills were to be paid with private funds and that no public funds had been used for mailing the postcards or the □ds During cross-examination by Dudley's at­ torney. Carol Jones Dwyer, Kineman said he anticipated the Road Commission would be billed the printing cost but that he didn't know the total amount that would have been billed. Kineman also said that the 1,200 to 1.500 postcards were.similar in content to the advertisements. Kineman said he had discussed the content of the ads with a man who had been a mem- See ASPHALT, Page 2 Sketch of proposed animal shelter unveiled Architects Incorporated II B This is an architect’s sketch of the animal shelter building that will be constructed if county voters approve 1/2 mill for one year. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor When Bany County voters go to the polls Aug. 6 to decide whether to approve 1/2 mill for one year for an animal shelter, they will have a visual picture of a proposed structure. The County Humane Society has hired an architect to design the structure and a sketch of the exterior of the proposed 4.240-squarefoot building was received last week. The floor plans were unveiled earlier this month. A half mill will generate about $448,351 county wide to pay for the project. “We re at the point now where everyone realizes something has to be done as far as the actual (current) facility goes." said Hu­ mane Society President Kathy Wiggins. "The Humane Society is putting this (design) out for educational purposes," Wig- See SHELTER, Page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 25. 1996 Sewer, water agreement needed for school, twp. bi David T. Young Editor The Hastings Area School System and Hastings Township want to have water and sewer from the new industrial park extended to the city limits, and City Council has met them pari ol the way. The council Monday night voted to over­ size the waler mains at the industrial park from 12 to 16 inches, but stopped short of Common Cause head to visit First Friday lunch Karen Holcomb Merrill, executive director ol Common Cause in Michigan, will make a return appearance al the next First Fnday forum Aug. 2. Holcomb Memll has been executive direc­ tor of the citizens' lobbying group for the last nine years She previously was a lobby­ ist tor the Michigan Townships Association. A graduate of Albion College, she has a bachelor's degree in political science Holcomb Merrill, who spoke at the First Fndav in May 1990. plans to talk about campaign finance reform at federal and state level "It is an issue before Congress next week, so 1 will update everyone on federal activi­ ties. as well as what can be expected when the Michigan Legislature returns in Septem­ ber The First Friday senes of programs is held on the first Fnday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those attend­ ing may bnng their own lunches or purchase light fare at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. News Briefs Mental health board will meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barn County Community Mental Health Services will be held Thursday. Aug. 1. at 8 a.m. in the conference room. For more information, call Jan McLean at 948-MMI Musical variety set at Showcase Cheryl Jewell. Paul Anthony Meek and Jim Gibson will be featured in the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 at Arby's. Jewell is the former lead singer of the group Rachel Rachel, which had two alubums and numerous singles and videos Meek, of Hastings, does original music on piano and keyboard. Gibson, also of Hastings is a singer and songwriter who had an album release party last spring at Arby 's. Other' scheduled to appear tonight in­ clude Tammy J. Richardson. Ernie Ramirez and Duane Hagen Seal;ng at the Showcase is on a firstcome. fiiM-scrvcd basis. Two new doctors come to Hastings Hastings is welcoming two new doc tors in the community. Drs. James A Yenger and Matthew Garber. Dr Yenger fills the vacancy in emergency department at Pennock Hospital that was created by Dr Karl Pintar. who will complete an anesthesiology residency. Yenger received his osteopathic medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines. Iowa. He recently completed a four-year emergency medicine residency at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids Dr Garber, a family practioncr. will begin parctice w uh Dr Diane Ehaugh at the Physicians Center. Pennock Hospital He received his medical degree from the University of Iowa Col­ lege of Medicine He has completed a three year family practice residency at the M kJ-Michigan Regional Medical Center in Midland Garber will provide primary care ser­ vices for the family. including obstetrics and padiatncs ‘CPR Saturday’ will be Aug. 10 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a "CPR Saturday" Aug. 10 at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. 708 W Mam St . between M-37 and Thomapple Kellogg High School Partuipants will learn cardio­ pulmonary resusciation. standard first aid for adults, youths and infants, as well as the Heimlich maneuver The training will enable those taking part to get cer­ tification needed for day care licensing with the Slate of Michigan Cost tor the enure class is $45 per per­ son Those who |usi need CPR or first aid training will be charged $24. Coffee. cel rolls and juice will he served, hut participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch For more information, call 945-3122 Karen Holcomb Merrill Planner resigns Middleville post Jason Cherry will leave his post as planner and assistant to the village manager in Middleville at the end of this month. Cherry , who took the job here two years ago. replacing Mark VanderPloeg. will leave Wednesday. July 31, to become principal planner for the City of Wyoming. In this new post, he will be a full-time planner. Middleville's new village manager. David Arcking. was expected to start Monday this week. Maple Valley has new board member The newest member of the Maple Valley Board of Education is Allison Avery, who was chosen July 8. Avery is a teacher in the Lakewood school system who is a mother of three children in the Maple Valley schools and a preschooler who will start kindergarten this fall. She replace* David Tuckey. who resigned last month because of business commitments. Country Showdown finalists selected The number of contestants for the WBCH True Value/Jimmy Dean Coun­ try Showdown has been pared to eight after the Barry County Fair last week. The eight finalists will perform at the Hastings Summerfest at 6 p.m. Friday. Aug. 23. at Fish Hatchery Park. Those selected were solo acts Tammie Sue of Howard City. Trina of Battle Creek. Wade Marr of Greenville and Richard Bennett of Charlotte and groups Craig Lawson & Co. of Oakley and the Lansing area, the Runaway Band from the Coldwater-Albion area. Yankee Blue from the Grand Rapids area and George Nichols & Full Tilt from the Muskegon area The winner selected at Summerfest will win the right to move on to the state finals at the Saginaw County Fair Sept. 7. The stale w inner goes on to a regional competition Sept 29 in LaCross. Wise., which is followed by the nationals Nov. 7 at Disney World. Orlando. Fla. Depot Day slated in Lake Odessa The fourth annual Depot Day celebra­ tion in Lake Odessa is scheduled for Saturday. July 27. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The theme of 'he day will be the centennial of Michigan's automobile in­ dustry and there will be an exhibit of as mans as 20 antique and classic cars The depot itself w ill he open all day Entertainment will include a small col­ lection of animals from the John Ball Zoo from noon to 2:30. the Center Stage Dancers from Woodland. Celia Dia­ mond al the keyboard, the Com Cob Cloggers. the Nashville Strings, the Country Stnngs and the Pretty Shaky String Band The Janie Rodriguez community ser­ vice award w ill be presented al 2 p.m. by the Lake Odessa Village Council and there will be placement of a plaque to honor Merton Garlock's contributions to the Lake Odessa Library There also will he a raffle. The top prize will be a stay at Amish Acres in Nappanee. Ind., where there will be a choice of dinner theater productions The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will sell souvenir mugs, patriotic buntings, books and other souvenirs, as well as food and drinks doing anything else to extend utilities until there is an agreement with the township and schools School officials are looking to have water and sewer for the new Star Elementary School now under construction just south of town. City Manager Howard Penrod said. “If we build it without commitments (from the schools and township), we may not receive payment “ He later added that. "Il seems imprudent to put something in the ground now that we ll have to dig up later" though something shouldn't be done now that won't be needed later. However, he noted that now would be the logical time to do the project because the ground is being opened up in work to pre­ pare the industrial park. But the schools do not have money earmarked for utility exten­ sion and the township still working on a master plan. "Without a resolution or an agreement, it's not right." said Mayor Frank Campbell. "I don't want to do anything without a firm commitment.** He added that perhaps the schools should have thought about locating the new elemen­ tary within the city limits. Penrod suggested that the city could have the utility extension specially assessed, with the schools and township picking up all of the tab. So, besides oversizing the mains, the council agreed to give the township and schools the option to pay about $38,000 for the extension In another matter Monday evening, the city agreed to sell about 10 1/2 square feet of public properly to builder Ron Coppess. a Lakewood teacher who is constructing a home in Northridge Estates. Coppess said he needs to buy the property in order to avoid non-compliance with a set­ back ordinance. He said that right now a pan of his house and garage are in the setback because of a mistake he made in measuring "I've exhausted about everything I can do in (trying to) resolve this issue." hr said Coppess said he look roof lines and tried to cut a corner of the garage, but neither solved the problem Mayor Frank Campbell said he was not pleased with the request because the Zoning Board ol Appeals had denied his request for a variance twice, and after the first denial Coppess sought the advice of a des eloper rather than the city. "W’hy did you take the advice of George­ town (the developers)? They have nothing to do with running the City of Hastings." the mayor said. "This (problem • was discovered when you had no more than two footings in You knew about this a long time before you came in here tonight." The ZBA most recently denied Coppess' request July 16 And Mike Humphreys of Miller Real Estate, who appeared on behalf of Coppess. said he asked for something dif­ ferent the first lime than he did on the sec­ ond. Campbell said he didn't want to undo what (he ZBA had done. "You're asking us to go against the wishes of the board." he said. "It should have been resolved earlier." But Humphreys said selling the 10-pl us square feet wouldn't be going against the ac­ tions of the ZBA. "The ZBA didn’t say 'no' to any other pos­ sible solution." he contended. "They said no' to the variance process." Penrod agreed, saying. "...I don't think a decision by council (to sell the land) tonight would fly in the face of the ZBA.“ The agreement to sell was approved and it will be turned over to the city attorney. Coppess will be expected to pay for the legal work and he has agreed to allow the city to maintain subsurface rights in case it wants to have utilities put in. Penrod said. "The city essentially is trad­ ing the property for an easement." In other business Monday night, the coun­ cil: • Scheduled a n»'b*:r hearing for 7:30 p.m Monday. Avg. 12. on me necessity of set­ ting an t»scssmenl district for paving and curb and gutter for the 400 block of West Benson Street. George Mark* is asking (cm the work in order to put in a house there Thus far. only 36 percent of the district*! res­ idents have petitioned for the project At least 51 percent is needed under city policy. • Approved a City Hall maintenance agreement with Donald Porter for $340 a month Potter replaces Dave Hooper • Adopted a resolution in support of a community development block grant in con­ junction with the Barry County Road Com­ mission. Hastings Charter Township and Hastings Area Schools The city's 20 percent match would be $45,000 • Accepted the low bid of $7,600 from the Northern Equipment Co. for utility trailer to be used by the Department of Public Ser­ vices. • Agreed to release the right of first refusal agreement with Mr. and Mrs Duane Bower for property al 334 E. Stale St. The city's actions means the couple can sell the prop­ erty to whomever they wish. • Approved the appointments of Campbell and Mayor Pro Tern Minam White as voting delegate and alternate for the Michigan Mu­ nicipal League meeting Sept. 26-28 at Mackinac Island. • Appointed Jack Cross as employee dele­ gate. Sonny Hartman alternate delegate. Roger Caris officer delegate and Jerry Sarver alternate for the Michigan Employment Re­ tirement convention at Shanty Creek in September. • Appointed Joe Rahn as labor officer for the community development block grant. • Approved a request from the Hastings Youth Council to use city parks for soccer events this fall. • Heard an informational presentation on the animal shelter proposal for one-half mill in the Aug. 6 primary from Kathy Wiggins of the Barry County Humane Society. LAWSUIT from front ber of the St. Joseph County Road Com­ mission during its campaign for an asphalt plant. He added that the Barry County Road Commission's ads were similar in content to the ads in the St. Joseph County campaign. Kineman said the Barry County Commis­ sion had paid expenses of $ 1.800 to the un­ named man from St. Joseph County. When Dwyer asked Kineman if that could be considered similar to a consultant's fee. Kineman responded. "Yes — it could be considered in tfe/naturd of a consultant s fee." ’ When Dwyer asked Kineman how the $200,000 in savings had been calculated. Kineman said he and Assistant Engineer Brad Lamberg had figured the savings based on the previous three years' average of asphalt laid, and assuming a savings of $4 per ton. When Ackert questioned Kineman again, he asked if anyone with an engineering or county background had challenged the $200,000 figure. Kineman said "No." Dwyer later challenged the claim that one mill for one year would raise the money needed to make the plant operational. She charged that the one mill — which is ex­ pected to raise $896,000 — does not include bathroom facilities. When she asked if there was "a good chance” the money needed to make the plant operational would exceed the money raised by the millage. Kineman said "possibly," but said it would probably be no more than around $80,000 When Dwyer asked if Kineman was aw are if the Occupational Safety and Health Agency required washing or toilet facilities for full-time employees at similar sites. Kineman said "I'm not aware." Judge Fisher, in his decision, said. "This is really a political issue and the court's role is as a referee." He denied Dwyer's request for an injunc­ tion. giving instead an "order for declaratory relief." in which he said payment for the first ad. brochure and postcards with public money would be "improper." He said that by removing such phrases as "We need your help to get this started," and "The time has come to help ourselves if we want better roads." and "We need your help in the purchase of a county-owned asphalt plant." the Road Commission would not be crossing the line into advocacy and that the ads and brochure would then be informational only and it would be legal to pay for them with public money. After the hearing, Ackert told the Banner "This is clearly a victory in this lawsuit." saying that only seven sentences in three documents were improper, leaving about 99 percent of the content the same. He also said of Dudley's case. "Everything they asked for they didn't get. Their request for an injunc­ tion was denied. Their request for a public apology was denied. Their request for the Road Commission to spend money to pro­ vide fair and accurate information weighted to their side was denied.. There are only mi­ nor revisions in the language, not the sub­ stance.** Dwyer explained Fisher's decision by say­ ing. "The judge can injunction if :here is a substantial risk the defendant will continue a pattern to break the law. He found no such nsk. The defense warranted to the court they would not repeal their bad acts. The judge found no risk of continued illegal campaign literature and he reasonably took them al their word." "They put themselves under a self-imposed injunction. Either way. it's what we were seeking " A tasty treat Brothers Nick and Jacob Miller tickle their taste buds with a couple scoops of ice cream last Saturday at the Youth Fair Awards Celebration in the Show Arena. J-Ad Graphics sponsored the event, sending many youngsters home with smiles and smudges on their faces. ; • i Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. RicK Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House al Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. ’ Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith. Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyna townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543» 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1996 — Page 3 PHONE, continued from Page 1 phone log. "In light of your letter to the editor (in the Banner last week), it accuses us (other commissioners) of excessive use of privi­ leges." Goebel told Herrington In the July 18 Banner. Hemngton wrote a letter alleging that "...commissioners aver­ age $5,000 in per diems for committee meetings" (in addition to their salaries) and ocher facts about benefits that Goebel claims arc incorrect Goebel said he rinds that ironic because Herrington s per diems and mileage arc the highest of the eight commissioners. He said Herrington was paid $5,831 for per diems and mileage during the first year of his cur­ rent term, in 1995. Six of the commission­ ers received less than $4,800 that year. The lowest was Commissioner Tim Burd al $2,350. "I tell you what, why don't you pick up my cards and I'll pay for my own (phone bills) if that's what you're concerned about I’ll be happy to tum it in if that will help you any." Herrington said to Goebel. "I do not appreciate this personal attack until you have talked to me first. This is a low blow. In the future I'd appreciate it if you would talk to me and then make your decision. Then we'll have our trial in pub­ lic," Herrington told Goebel. "Unless some of these (calls) can be justi­ fied. there might be," Goebel responded. "Let s do it the right way then. Herrington said. "I see this as a planned attack to assas­ sinate my character.” "It’s public record." Goebel said. Herrington said he wanted the matter dis­ cussed further and the findings presented to the public. After the meeting, (he two discussed the issue privately and then together and sepa। ralely with a reporter. The organization that helped bring KCC to the county is "Emmet s persona) inter­ est," Goebel said. "That's up to him (to pay for phone calls). That should not be county ' dollars." "Suddenly you bring this up just before election (Aug. 6) to embarrass me and ques­ tion my integrity. That's a low blow," Her­ rington said to Goebel. "If I have to stoop to taking county , money for personal phone calls, that's a ; pretty low thing for me to do," Herrington Z said. x "It’s not legal either," Goebel alleged, "and I don't expect you to be doing that." * "Your innuendoes are that I have done * this. You could have met with me and called ; this to my attention." Herrington said. "To : make a gross statement like you did today. . that's an unprecedented low blow." *' "You could have verified figures before you wrote a letter (to the editor last week). I - have not jumped on you for foolish state­ . meats and mterptw-tations," GocteLamd. "If you were on the job, you’d know ihonth by month what my phone calls are," ’ Herrington said. "When people call, I expect * to answer their calls." •. "So do I. It’s on my dollar." said Goebel, t; "From filing day (deadline for the August K p »: < r ; primary), all of a sudden, our (current commissioners*) opponents and their campaign managers are getting calls on (Herrington's) county phone bills." Goebel told him. "If you're so disturbed about it. does it take 18 months to do this?" Herrington asked. Most of the calls to commissioners' opponents have been made in recent months. From March 29 to June 22. Herrington s bills listed six calls to the same candidate that is opposing one of the current commissioners, according to the documents provided by Goebel. There also were short calls to al least three othei opponents of current board members. "If I'm wrong 1 should be corrected, but just generalization and innuendoes 1 do not appreciate." Herrington said. "Sir. these are not innuendoes.” Goebel said, showing him copies of the telephone bills "In your letter (to the editor, you used) flagrantly incorrect and exaggerated numbers. You've accused others of doing what you've done in this phone log." Goebel said. "Identify the material and I will be glad to sit down man to man and talk with you." Hemngton said. "You should have done that before you sal down and wrote the letter, loo." Goebel said "Don't say it's a low blow for me to set the record in front of you. 1 didn't appreciate having to do this, but after what I read (in your letter), it's obvious it's not ignorance, it was malice." "He (Herrington) donated a portion of his salary, not his full salary, to the training fund and wanted money to go down to Washington (for trai ling). .It was not county business (and was voted down by the board). He raised a stink abcut being denied training funds," Goebel said. "He (Herrington) stood up at First Friday (forum) and said he didn't know if anybody has taken advantage of the training (funds)...Goebel said, noting that Hemngton and the entire board had all participated in training together. "My reason for raising this is he (Herrington) is doing it on taxpayers dol­ lars.” Goebel said of publicly speaking about the phone log this week. Goebel said Herrington also makes long distance calls on the county credit card to another member of the organization that has spearheaded the KCC project. "It's not county business." Goebel said. "I could have done this (questioned Her­ rington) a year and a half ago...I've kept my eye or. it...If he wants to make his political points that's up to him. After slandering the rest of us. these are the facts. I'm just putting it forward." Goebel said. “He has his interests, that's good. The rest of us have ours. We don't charge the county taxpayers for it. We don't expect the taxpay­ ers to pick up the tab." Goebel said. "He (Herrington) writes a letter claiming everybody else is making this money. He is the only one who approaches what he claims (others are doing). When it comes to the benefits, Mr. Herrington is raking them in...Nobody else costs that much." Goebel said. "Some of us...take less than a sixth of what he (Herrington) claimed. He knew that when he wrote the letter. County Board Chairman James Bailey "charges next to nothing of what he's enti­ tled to." Goebel said. "Over one year. Mr. Herrington came in two and one half times what the low peHOn was (paid). Over a year and a half, that’s closed a little bit because (he low person has taken another committee. He’s still far above...(other commissioners)." Goebel said. "Mr. Goebel has brought up my per diems...I worked on the Jobs Commission (in Lansing) a lot (through official county appointment) and I don't think I have taken half of the per diems that I could have taken on it or mileage," Herrington said. He also said he has been appointed to work with several agencies in Baltic Creek "I haven't asked for mileage or per diems for most of this. If they are dissatisfied, take me off of this because I've got plenty to do without this. I did not ask for these assign­ ments. they put me on them and I think most of them have been fruitful for the ben­ efit of the county." Herrington said. Floor plans for the proposed new shelter allow larger space for each dog run and provide more space to house both dogs and cats. Improved working conditions for staff are also incorporated. SHELTER, continued from Page 1 gins said. "We re not saying that if this doesn't pass it's the end of the world. The (county) commissioners have said they will pursue other avenues, such as privatization. We want to be able to offer our services to whoever ends up doing this. That's the key, here. "The Humane Society is only interested in helping the animals in the community. We have no political bones...," she said. For a lot of people, based on the state equalized value of their property, (he cost ol a new animal shelter will be the equivalent of a pizza and a movie. Wiggins said. "If somebody thinks it’s not worth that, well. okay, that's their right. They have the opportunity to vote now and say if they do or they don't." she said. "The existing facility has got to go." said Louise Odrzywolska. who said she supports the project as an individual citizen and is not speaking as a representative of the local Humane Society. "I would certainly hope that the mentality of the majority of the people in this com­ munity realize that (the current facility) is not what is acceptable, that we certainly have more compassion in this community for animals." Wiggins said of the current shelter, located off Apple Street in Hastings. "Compassion means that you offer that animal a safe, healthy environment, be it for its last remaining days on this planet or before it goes into a new home." In addition. Wiggins and Odrzywolska say employees at the shelter work in an un­ healthy situation and breathe the same air system as the animals have. Wiggins also notes the cracks in the concrete that harbor disease and germs, and the open trough sys­ tem of drainage, which she says is unsafe and unsanitary for animals. The current shelter doesn’t have enough space, either, they said. The new plan calls for 24 runs for dogs and 24 cat cages. They currently have 12 cat cages. Odrzywolska said the plan easily allows for future expansion and Wiggins said that three more dog runs are projected to be needed by 2015 because of county growth. In addition to the space and physical needs, "If you have a facility that looks clean, looks professional, people will have more of a positive attitude about it," Wig­ gins said. An enclosed, out of sight quarantine area is part of the proposed structure. The current building does not have a quarantine area, which Wiggins said is important to isolate sick animals from the public and ether ani- These plans are very similar to what Cass County is constructing, but are adjusted for size for Barry, Wiggins said. Architect for the project is Architects In­ corporated. an Elkhart. Ind., firm that has extensive experience in designing veterinary clinics, humane facilities and animal control facilities. According to Odrzywolska's research, if the animal shelter millage is approved, it will cost $25 for a property owner with a $100,000 home (taxable value $50,000). For a homeowner with a $60,000 house (taxable value of $30,000) the millage cost would be $15. A group of county citizens spearheaded the idea of letting citizens decide the issue and the Barry County Board of Commissioners, in a split vote, agreed to place the proposal on the ballot. Commissioners have said they do not have enough funds in county coffers to pay for a new structure. Wiggins hopes people will really look into the issue before they vote. DUMPING, continued from Page 1 the three defendants deposited solid waste "from a demolition project for the City of Hastings" at 852 Chariton Park Road and on 3502 East State Road. Hastings Director of Public Service Jeff Mansfield and Mayor Frank Campbell were unaware of the suit and did not know any de­ tails about it. Mansfield said the Department of Environmental Quality had been investi­ gating those doing the State Street ware­ house demolition work earlier this year, and had ordered All-State Dismantling to stop dumping roofing products, wood and other material from the demolition work on farm property on State Road near Fisher Road Campbell said city police also investigated possible criminal charges in the matter, and a DEQ investigator said a criminal investiga­ tion had been conducted by the DEQ and in­ formation had been turned over to the state Attorney General's office. The investigator would not comment on the civil suit. The suit is asking that the dumping sites be tested to determine the extent of contami­ nation from the waste products, and also asks that the defendants pay costs incurred by the DEQ and the Attorney General's office for investigating the matter and attorney's fees. The suit is part of a ’s*ger civil suit that charged seven individuals and 11 companies. See DUMPING, Page 19 ‘Informational picket’ held outside Flexfab facility Members of American Federation of Grain Millers Local 397 Members of Local 397 and members of other American L "Federation of Grain Millers locals heard guest speakers. including Rocky Marsh of Local 3 at Kellogg s (seen here held an "informational picket" outside Flexfab facilities on Cook Road and Gun Lake Road standing in the pick-up truck) before marening irofii nexiaub Cook Road offices to its Gun Lake Road location by Jason Carr Staff Writer Members of American Federation of Grain Millers Local 397 held an "informational picket" to protest what they say are unfair labor practices outside Flexfab last Thursday. The picket included members from AFGM, Locals 3 and 1113 from Battle Creek. Local President Cherie Campbell said there have been escalating labor-management problems since a January informational picket. She said she has been put on notice several times, once for harassment after mis­ spelling the name of Personnel Manager Robert Targosz. Campbell also said the majority of prob­ lems have been related to human resources, mostly harassment and "unfair discipline." She said Flexfab has taken away Local 397's ability to post messages and the local's newsletter on the union s communications bx/ard. Campbell said Targosz had taken the local's newsletter and a Teamsters' magazine and sent them to the AFGM international headquarters, rather than giving them directly to the local union. Campbell said that when the local asked Targosz for the materials, he said they were his now because he wanted them, and that it took Flexfab upper man­ agement three weeks to give back the mate­ rials. Campbell said. "We've made the owner aware by giving him the local's newsletter and a flier. His answer was to deal with up­ per management." Campbell said the local has Hied four grievances against the company with the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board and the interna­ tional union has filed two others. In a prepared statement. Flexfab officials said. "The company and our employees have enjoyed a good relationship for more than thirty years highlighted by an outstanding 'Gainsharing* incentive bonus system, employee involvement program and a commitment to continuous improvement and a strong skill development program. The Local 397 officers have recently backed out of their agreed participation in our employee involvement program which is necessary to remain a viable and competitive company. "The company and the union have agreed contractually to resolve disputes through a binding grievance and arbitration procedure. Today's activity falls outside of that agreement and is an example of bad faith which can only hurt our good and valued employees in Hastings. "On behalf of the majority of our employees, we apologize to our Hastings neighbors who may have been inconvenienced by unsightly actions of a minority fringe of our fellow employees." Local 397 Vice President Mat Slecman said Thursday's picket and the one in January were not related to problems the company has been experiencing recently with high levels of formaldehyde fumes. He said the January picket was related to suspensions of then-Vice President Chuck Pennington. then-Shop Steward Jan Asptnal and Camp­ bell after the company said the three were "out of line" for asking if a man in the shop was with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Slecman said the formaldehyde concerns were secondary at the Thursday picket, say­ ing "they've been working hard." He also said "We're not here to shut (Flexfab) down. We want them to prosper. But we need to be heard, treated with respect and treated fairly." The Hastings division of Flexfab is one of six manufacturing location and employs about 400 people, with 300 represented by Local 397. The company's labor agreement with the union expires in 2000. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 25, 1996 Letters from our readers,., 1 Don’t be so judgmental about Test’ To the editor: Local govt, officials not listening To the editor: This is in response to the July 11 Banner and July 16 Reminder: 1) 1 believe that the school board members should work harder on getting quality educa­ tion for our students and not worry about the asphalt plant They were elected by the people to direct our schools not voice political opinions If they're so concerned about the asphalt plant, then maybe they should call Jack Kineman and have him build it next to their new school. 1 do praise Colin Cruttenden for his com­ mon sense stand 2) This deals with the county candidates' forum Citizens of Barry County should at­ tend a few of the commission meetings. I have, and I can say I have never seen such childish behavior from a group of adults in my life. All commissioners state that it is important to listen to the voters who put them in office, but in every meeting a few have stated “I want this, or I don't want this, so Jim voce against it." Well, what do the voters want? That's who they’re supposed to listen to. It would also be nice when someone is ad­ dressing the board that all pay attention and not chit chat with each other Commissioner Emmett Hemngton and his opponent. Clyde Morgan, both have attended the Baltimore Township meetings and have heard that the citizens do not want the asphalt plant, yet they say they will support it. So who is listening? 3) The Board Commission cannot pay over­ time in the winter to plow roads, but they can come up with $20,000 to "educate" the public about the asphalt plant. This is a pet project of a few men who have nothing better to do with their time, and unfortunately they have the Barry County Commissioners wrap­ ped around their little fingers. Maybe it's true the state hasn't directed money for road improvements, or maybe they see the money isn't spent wisely. I’d like to know if every dirt road in Barry County will be paved if the asphalt plant is ap­ proved; and at what extra cost to the taxpayers living on the dirt roads. Will they be maintain­ ed as well as the din roads are now? Thai's a scary thought 4) On the commissioners' educating page, it lists government entities supporting the millage. This is another case of the Baltimore Township Board not listening to the public Most people who attend meetings do not want this, yet no one listens. The people of Rutland Township have told them “no” before. How many times do we have to hit them with the word "no"? People of Barry County should get out and vote Aug. 6. Replace those who are in office and keep doing that until someone listens And vote “no" on the asphalt millage. Randy Murphy Hastings Commissioner’s letter short on truth To the editor: This letter is in response to one that Com­ missioner Emmett Herrington wrote to the Banner July 18. When I started on the Board of Commis­ sioners in January 1995. one aspect 1 looked forward to was serving with Commissioner Hemngton I felt someone with his ex­ perience would have a lot to offer our current board Unfortunately, over the last 1 h years Herr­ ington has been nothing but manipulative and childish. I can recall at least two meetings where Hemngton threatened to resign his position if the rest of his fellow commis­ sioners didn't vote the way he wanted. Irstead of gening an experienced, knowledgeable, in­ formed commissioner, we have someone who cannot stand not having his own way. Actually, all these things aren't any of my business, if Hemngton wants to act this way and none of hu constituents seem to mind. But when he chooses to sink to stating half truths and lies. I feel it is time to make it my affair. In his letter July 18. Hemngton makes several statements that arc just not true. As long ago as December 1995. Hemngton has publicly stated that he intended to do whatever he could to get his fellow commis­ sioners removed from office if they continued to disagree with him. In June 1996. Commissioner Herrington's opponent spoke with me concerning my en­ dorsement of his candidacy. After discussing variou.- viewpoints (and disagreeing on several). I felt that overall Stanley Morgan would be an excellent commissioner, bringing a fresh approach to our board. 1 chose to en­ dorse him I have the right to support any individual I choose for public office Commissioner Herr­ ington also has that right, which he has been exercising since last year. It is improper for him to pretend his actions are because of an endorsement I made several months after he had already begun his actions to get his fellow Commissioners removed from the Board Commissioner Herrington, being an Hastings BANNER Dnoted to the interests of Barry County Since I856 Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ovisxxi ol J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1952 N ftoidwwy HMUrga. Ml 40056-0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs p-ondert employee of the federal government all his career, has a very different view of the government's role in our lives. His big push since being a commissioner is to do away with the county's committee structure and replace it with another layer of administrative bureaucrats, thus removing the decision mak­ ing process one step further away from the elected officials. Herrington refers to the “soaking" of the taxpayers for meetings, per diems, and mileage. He should know all about it because for the first year as a commissioner, he received far more than any other commis­ sioner in per diems, as well as mileage ($5,831). he received almost 2¥i limes the amount of the lowest pa>d commissioner, which was myself ($2,350). Herrington's donation of his salary sounds like a noble gesture, but it loses its authentici­ ty when he tnes to dictate how every penny is Herrington refers to a commissioner's retirement aixl insurance as being excessive for what is basically a part-time job. 1 agree, but what he failed to mention is the Slate of Michigan has decided that county commis­ sioner is officially a full-time position and state law mandates all full-time elected of­ ficials in the county receive similar benefit packages. I feel there should be changes in the status of the county commissioners statewide from full-time to part-time, but it has to be dealt with in Lansing. Herrington is misleading people when he implied there is abuse in the system at the local level. I am by far the most conservative member of the Board of Commissioners. I have been the lone dissenting, vote more times than I can recall, but just because 1 disagree with the other commissioners doesn't give me the right to malign their character or question their in­ tegrity the way Herrington enjoys doing to his fellow commissioners. Timothy Burd County Commissioner District 5 I recently received a copy of the June 20 issue of the Banner from my mother and I am responding to the Darrel Elms letter. 1 am 25 years old and had never attended a Christian concert before this year's “Mosh Fest." after reading the letter it is apparent that this person has never attended one of these events himself Before I went. I was as naive as he is. So I am going to tell about some of the things 1 saw and heard. • Every band that performed from the first to the last, sang about God, religion, love and Christianity. Also, they all had something to say at the end of their performance that was positive, whether it was a prayer or just a little something about life and the love we need to feel in our hearts for God and the respect wc should have for each other. • Every band at this event had their own space in the lobby, where they not only had merchandise for sale, but also had the band members themselves, ready and willing to talk to any person with questions or comments about God. Most of the bands also had a list of their songs, with lyrics. You should pick some up' • Every band that attended this event, played free of charge, out of the goodness of their hearts, which in turn made the event free of charge to every one who wanted to be tliere. The phrases that Mr. Elms used (thrash/death. death/grind. and deathcore), are used to describe some of the music in to­ day's society, and are used to identify the style and speed of the music, not to describe the band or the lyrics they sing. I have been to a few concerts in the past that have been nothing but a crowd of people smashed so tightly together that you can get hurt just standing still. The air so thick with smoke you can barely see the band, and the smell so dreadful of beer and cigarettes and pot smoke it makes you sick. It is each in­ dividual's choice to do these kinds of things, but please know they are not encouraged by this event to partake in any of these negative u persuasions. This concert held nothing but'4 positive attitude and was anti-drug and alcohol Rock and roil has been around for a long* time, and the wont is yet to come. So I guess what I am getting at. is before you start preaching about "The Closing of thefl American Mind." maybe you should open your own mind up and stop being so judgmentai. You can't abhor something you know nothing about! Billi Underwood Wyoming, Mich, p 1 3 Turn down Pennock, asphalt plant To the editor: I had a letter ready on the vices of Pennock Hospital, but will cut it short for the asphalt plant. The hospital's devious plans are not in the interest of the city or the county. Give an inch take a mile attitude. Is Mike Anton doing Hamilton's bidding? What is the spread for on 2350 Iroquois Trail for? It's suppose to be for mental health. Why more0 The fitness center, plus the pool, neither needs to be at the hospital. This should be private ownership. After reading Anton's words in iht Hastings Banner I know why l*m not much on going to church. Some of those words 1 read, ring mighty hollow. They say that Pennock Hospital pays $120,000 in taxes for all their endeavors. However. 1 found out its closer to $119,000. I hate to be lied to. A big concern today is the asphalt plant. Kens in ger Jones stated it very eloquently in the Banner July 11. I'll say nght now we could get rid of schemers on the Road Com­ mission. Russell, Lentz, McKelvey and Kineman. They would lie to you to get a gas lax or whatever makes their day. Have you ever complained to one of them, and have them tell you the final result? No, the same damn thing happens the next year. A $17,000 salary for some excuses nding the roads. 1 read of Jack Kineman spending $12,000 to $13,u00 to educate people. Think it over folks, you are “dumb" to have to be educated. Have you ever heard the same bunch tell you they have to have gas tax or no snow removal? You know threaten you to shell out. They even found money for their trip to Fort Wayne to check on the asphalt Voting In the primary is important To the editor: 1 think newspapers should impress on the public the importance of voting at the primary elections. Primaries are decidedly more important than general elections because many issues are decided in the primaries that may cause an elector to not be able to vote as he or she might like in the general election. This year, several issues involving taxes ap­ pear on the primary ballot. If you want a voice in deciding how much and what you will be paying taxes for, all registered should vote in the primary. Most of these issues are being overshadow ed by the black top plant issue. One big issue that will be on the ballot and deserves approval is the proposal to establish separate tax limitations which will be divided among Barry County. Barry Intermediate School District and the general law townships in Barry County, what used to be the 15 mills allocated for operation of the three units, plus the K-12 schools. With the passage of Proposal A the K-12 schools are eliminated from the 15 mills, which in the case of Barry County leaves 7 mills to be divided between the other three units for operation. The division to be voted on is the same as was approved six years ago at an election. The breakdown is 5.87 mills for Barry County. .13 mill for Barry Intermediate School District and one mill for the general law townships. If it is not approved in the election, the Barry County Board of Commissioners will have to appoint an allocation board, then pay them per diem to meet and allocate this millage so the three units will have funds to operate on. As I stated previously, this will be a renewal of the same millage approved six yean ago. Several townships have issues they ask to be approved. Most if not all deserve to be ap­ proved because in most cases the residents of their respective township derive a direct benefit from paying this extra voted tax and in most cases the tax on individual properties is minimal. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township Chairman of Barry County Supervisor's Assoc. plant there. Some should have been left in Gary on the way I Imagine not having $35 for a zoning permit.1 There are a lot of good people on the Road Commission who could step up and take * charge. We should get rid of the exalted' bunch that are in charge now. Guess I’ll have to add another shift to my hone parts factory. I'm so far behind on i heads. Donald W. Johnson Middlevillej Dunk tank resorted' to low tactics ’ To the editor: 74A. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but ,' there are a few conditions that must be met before ’hey will be published. , The requirements are: r • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone t number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters. 1 and names will be withheld at the editor's dscretion for compelling reasons • only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not , be published. , • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. , • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ’cards of thanks* will not oe accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, wfiich will bo detet mined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion: FrxWnc JkoU Vce Joyce Ryan StapMn Jacobi ’•eafej'e* Sacratary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EMor/ Eiaoe Gilbert Asaatanf Eotof) Karen Maude Barbara Gan Jason Carr CexJy Smith Keisea Habecker James Jenson Mar.dy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctesaif>ad ads accapied Monday mrougb -'day 8amto5Xpm. Saturday B X a m ■ Noon Scon Owner Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year n Barry Ourty $27 per year r adgwimg counties $29 00 per year e’sewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Ryan Madden, Hastings: Bill Huntley, Hastings: “Whenever necessary I’d fly... yes." fly in the future. I spent “I would probably still 12 years in the Air Force. I'll still fly.” Jeff Chapman, Gun Lake “Yeah, because if I was in a car accident, I would still plan on driving a car." J h's unfortunate that there young moi who , worked the dunk tank at the Barry County Fair thia year fell the need io resort to such low tactice to attract busmen. Thoae who walked by on the midway were „ greeted with lewd and rode comment! aba* „ body types. hair etc. „ I understand as supposed to be all in fun and . an ermxment Io get dunked, ba many people ., looked obviously embarrassed tad. uncomfortable. ,, I1 certainly marred an otherwise great after­ noon at the fair. Jim Dennis Barbara Lawrence, Gun I-oke: “It wouldn t change it afl.” Rod Shaw. Hastkigs: "I wffl always fly. ” s , �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1996 Page 5 LETTERS from our readers.... Random thoughts on asphalt plant Asphalt trip answered questions To the editor: "Government of the people, by the people and for the people" — From Abraham Lin­ coln's Gettysburg Address. "We believe... that government should be of laws rather than of men..." — Excerpt of the Jaycee creed. "I'm not sure I learned anything (about government) except that giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys."— P.J. O'Rourke, author and political satirist. When you consider how to cast your vote on Aug. 6. please keep in mind it's your money and your Road Commission, not theirs. Vole "no" on the Road Commission's ballot request and send a message to these non-elected governmental appointees that the people aren't going to take it any more. Gordon Dudley Dowling Don’t let Road Commission bully To the editor: This is in response to the letter from Jack Lenz and the Barry County Road Commission. They do not feel it is necessary to make ap­ plication to the Baltimore Township Planning Commission until they receive approval on the millage. Why then, in every one of their "informational" publications, do they state that the plant will be located at Drake's Pit on Dowling Rood? Voters of Barry County, this has not been approved by our township planning commis­ sion — what if it isn’t? Where will they go next? Are you willing to take the chance on an increased risk of cancer, contaminated groundwater, a foul smell or the depletion of wildlife tn your township? How long will the voters of Barry County allow the Road Commission to bully us? How many times can they get away with threats of decreasing services just to get what they want? They have $20,000 available for informing the public, but no money to paint the lines on the roads! Give me a break! Deb Murphy Hastings To the editor: Over the years. Woodland Township has black topped many of its roads but there are still more roads to be done Due to rising costs, it is now a problem to maintain the existing asphalt roads. Having heard and read so much about the proposed asphalt plant in Barry County, the bus trip to Indiana seemed a good way to get first-hand information. The plant we visited was new this spring County fair more than county success To the editor: As a citizen and a County Commissioner of Barry County, the Barry County Fair makes me proud. The dedication and hard work that goes into making the fair a success should be acknowledged. Traditionally. I spend a good amount of time at the fair every year. Time after time, 1 hear so many positive comments about the Barry County Fair, such as how clean the fair is. how organized the fair is. how wonderful the variety of interests the fair meets, what nice livestock barns the Carrying coffin was Inappropriate Dear Community: This letter is in response to the recent march against Flexfab Inc. and the negative attitude that some of its employees share concerning the way Flexfab apparently treats them. While I do not possets the knowledge to adequately comment on any current individual relations or confrontations. 1 can give some insight as to the general atmosphere of the company. As a past employee of the organization. 1 regularly observed people willing to give their time and energy to help make a company in their community successful. There was a sense of teamwork and belonging, and a great deal of pride taken in daily tasks and respon­ sibilities. Employees worked extra hours and put in much more effort than may have been normally expected. I do not believe that any of these attitudes have changed. 1 do believe, however, that some of the behavior sliown during the recent march, used at least in pan to demonstrate against alleged unsafe working conditions, was inap­ propriate. The idea of carrying a coffin while parading through part of town implies that some people at Flexfab are knowingly pro­ viding unsafe working conditions from which someone could die This implications is rxx only unfair to the majority of Flexfab’s employees, it is also preposterous I offer to these people an opportunity to step back and analyze the situation that they are in and to brainstorm some different and more in­ telligent forms of voicing their opinions... because their opinions are important. The success of any team lies in the member's ability to adequately and appopriately communicate ideas and concerns to each other. Thomas DeVault Hastings Commissioner supports a team player To the editor: ; And here's the rest of the story... • In response to the back biting of my name ing printed in last weeks letter to the editor, equest that my position be heard from me her than someone who does not represent . as was last week from Emmett Since the incumbent of District 7 Assyria, and Johnston townships) is naming , it is clear why 1 support Clyde Morgan the Aug. 6 primary election. First, the incumbent, who somehow blames for his problems, says he is an indepen thinker. He does not tell that he doses off meetings, that he cannot remember he has just vexed on. etc. He tells us he contributed his first year for leadership training, then attacks the ' if they do not use the donation fund for h»s own purposes — clearly a ploy with the IRS to say he has donated dollars; then insists they be used for his needs. He complains about commissioners receiv­ ing high per diems and mileage allowances, but he himself consi'xntly, month after month, has been the highest receiver of these items. He continually tells voters he will reduce the eight commissioners to five, but does not tell voters that this number is determined every 10 years as a result of the U.S. Census findings. We have heard enough of these speeches from the 7th district. A new commissioner who will be a team player in county govern­ ment is desperately needed in District No. 7. and the voters need to hear this loud and clear Lew Newman Barry County Commissioner ‘Road Gang’ just making tax scheme to the editor: ! The proposal for an asphalt plant being pro­ moted by the Barry County Road Commission rtorraents pure empire building. i The area selected is said to be an isolated 4k and the Road Gang appears to think that makes it just fine to stick almost anything in there. ■ In truth, it will be nothing but a dirty, filthy, smelly and generally obnoxious factory. Remember. those who have chosen to live in sech areas are entitled to the pleasures of their choaen lifestyle, free from such an invasion. Baltimore Township officials must protect them. The claim of savings by operating this dirty phm are unproven at this point. Considering the proposed capacity of the plant, enough asphalt can be produced in just a few weeks to provide for a year's needs. The Road Com­ mission is pushing a one-year tax increase and spending a bundle of taxpayer's money for a scheme obviously economical!) unsound Your paper did a great public service by printing Herm Boucher's letter in your July 18 edition. This is a most reasoned commen­ tary on the subject and all Barry County voters are urged to read, re-read and then heed Henn's letter. Earlier this year, the Road Gang told us money was not available to paint the white lines on the edges of paved roadways. Thu amounts to denial of a safety feature that can save lives. Yet now they are spending a reported $20,000 for a bus trip to Ft. Wayne for a chosen few. newspaper advertising and a generally concerted campaign of questionable validity to get this costly scheme approved They didn't tell people the truth. The money for safety was obviously available all along. This display of warped priorities and arrogance strongly suggests the County Board of Commissioners needs to clean house al the Road Commission and install commissioners with a more elevated sense of public service. I urge all to vote a loud "no" on the Road Gang tax scheme. George W. Etter Hastings DeBoer has all the key qualifications To the editor: On Aug. 6. the voters of Barry County will vote for sheriff There are three candidates, md all are running as Republicans. Though this is a primary election, it will most likely determine who will serve us as sheriff for the next four years. The office of sheriff requires a person with police and administrative experience. The dieriff is responsible for budgets totaling almost $2 million. The sheriff handles all types of personnel matters, including labor relations. The sheriff is a leader. Additional­ ly. the sheriff works cooperatively with other governmental entities at the local, county, state and federal levels Our current sheriff. Steve DeBoer. is the candidate who has proven himself m all of the above areas He kept the department within its budget tn 1995 (an issue that hasn't been resolved in quite awhile.) Steve has extensive labor relations ex­ perience on both sides of the table He has proven his leadership ability over the past tight years as a state police post commander and then as sheriff. I have heard good com­ ments about Steve's ability to work with others and that he is respected for being a very reasonable and fair person My first experience with him was at a fund­ raiser dinner for Ducks Unlimited (a member­ ship dedicated to the preservation of water­ fowl habitat) and what first struck me was his character and sincerity in listening to peoples' perspectives and questions When I commented on his listening skills, he replied. "Well Chad, if 1 want to know how the public feels about (the) issues it’s im­ portant for me to hear their concerns " It is important that we elect the most qualified candidate as sheriff. Please compare the qualifications of all three candidates before voting Aug. 6. Chad Neil Hastings and was in full production. It was very quiet, with no smoke or dust and odor free It had a low profile and designed for easy operation and maintenance. It is obvious that this asphalt plant would be a good investment for the County Road Com­ mission in their effort to provide the county with good roads. Tom Niethamer Woodland fair has. how much pride there is in the 4-H exhibits at the fair, and what a super place to lake the family for some good-old fashioned fun. However, the most exciting thing about all of these great comments is that they're from a diversity of people, not just those who live in Barry County. Therefore. I say " Hats off to the Fair Board and others who help make the county fair more than a county success!" Sandy James District 3 County Commissioner Stop the intrusive smoke and mirrors To the editor: Why is it the Road Commission doesn't feel compelled to spend $35 on a zoning applies tion fee but has no problem spending $20,000 of taxpayers money? That's more than twice •<he amount any local candidate spends on a campaign. Why is it they 're willing to spend this large amount for an asphalt plant that has not even beer, zoned for the proposed area? Is their avoidance of the Township Planning Committee their way of admitting they are not even sure they will get their way when it comes to changing a small community's zon ing ordinance? Are they spending their time and our money just to get this millage passed in hopes of forc­ ing the citizens of Dowling (and the Planning Commission) to accept their white elephant, whether they want it or not? These questions and many more surround the Road Commission. And their recent ac­ tions involving their "educational campaign" raise only more questions as to their motives. I urge you to vote "no” on the asphalt plant and exercise your right as a citizen to stop this intrusive, smoke and mirrors. "We know what's best for you." campaign. Maureen Dudley Dowling Political signs free expression To the editor: This is a land of freedom of expression politically, not a land of dictatorship. The Hastings city council voted against freedom of expression. They voted against political signs on city property Could it be the council, in voting against signs of all kinds on city property failed to consider political signs, as to freedom of expression and in voting pnveleges9 The city could set a deadline as to when signs can go up and be taken down Election time is near at hand. Il's a time of seriousness, good will, good sportsmanship, freedom of choice, freedom of expression. It's a fun-filled adventure. A time of realizing how fortunate we are. free to vote in this wonderful U.S.A. Daily, until the election is over I printed a sign, on top of which is a little American flag. The sign reads. "Let’s All Get Out and Vote.” The choice is yours, the voters. Justine McLean Hastings Please support animal shelter proposal To the editor: 1 just want to say to voters, please vote "yes" for the animal shelter proposal. Our little enttert need a good place to be. clean and sanitary. When some are fortunate enough to find good homes, others are not. We have spent enough money in the past to nearly build good animal shelter grounds, we all know that. But. how can we have a nice town, so many beautiful homes going up all around us, a good, clean place to live with families, then not do anything for our four­ legged friends? Let us at least be humane and give our lov­ ing entters who love us. a good place to be. We need to teach our children to love and respect animals, and there is no better way to do this than to fully support our animal shelter area. There are those who do not care for dogs and cats, that is their right to do so. but those of us who do care should vote "yes" in their favor. Animals who are left at the shelter often find good homes, that is nice. But while they're waiting for a good home, they should be in good living conditions. The folks at the shelter cannot do this without our help. Go there and look into the animal's eyes, hear them cry and lood sad. You will be glad to vole yes. Bonnie Stnckland Hastings Can we break the milk habit? Dear editor: During a presidential campaign we can learn a lot of things — things that we had been completely wrong about. Take tobacco, for instance. For several years scientists and doctors have been telling us that smoking or chew ing tobacco or even smelling second hand smoke is very hazar­ dous to our health and causes cancer It has been said so often that a lot of smokers have been slopping or. at least, trying to stop using tobacco. I have been very happy that I never learned how to smoke Now we learn that we have been wrong about tobacco. Bob Dole, who perhaps will be our next president, tells us that tobacco is not addictive and is not as harmful to our health, as many other things we eat or drink, such as milk. It is a great relief to learn that tobacco is not hurting us. But now I have another worry. I have been drinking milk for about 80 years and I can't seem to stop Perhaps it is addictive I wonder if it would be easier to stop drink­ ing harmful milk if I started to smoke harmless tobacco? James Pino Nashville Asphalt plant would aid safe roads Dear editor: I would like to address the need for above­ average roads in our county to insure a timely and safe response by our police, fire and EMS services. The Barry Count) Road Commission con­ tinues to work diligently and soundly in pro­ viding all of us with a good transportation system. With the cost of maintaining our roadways in the county continually rising, we must find ways to support a positive means of providing this essential service wisely and economical!) The new count)-owned and operated asphalt plant is a positive and financial sound implement in achieving that goal. When looking at the overall picture of building and maintaining roadways in our county, it reminds me of the commercial that states •‘pay me now or pay me later." We either pay others exhorbitant prices to provide services we are capable of providing ourselves, waste many man-hours traveling to pick up product, or we can invest the savings. That includes a quality product in our own county roadway system. Citizens expea and demand well maintain­ ed and safe roadways that are paved with common sense and financial prudence Ac­ cepting flawed, imperfect or marred road­ ways is certainly counter produaive and not in the best interest of public safety Let's insure the safety of all our citizens and a continued timely response by our emergen­ cy service providers. Charles D. Nystrom Director Barry Count) Central Dispatch/911 The system working well To the editor: The citizens of Barry County have dedicated and positive criminal justice profes­ sionals working diligently for the betterment of all the people. This is not to say that in the past we didn't have professionals working for us. it is saying we now have a precision-tuned system (hat works assiduously and collectively together. The exceptionally sound, intelligent and unselfish decision made by Judges Jim Fisher. Gary Holman and Richard Shaw to work in concert in providing the citizens of Barry County with such a positive and progressive approach to our court system is very refreshing and certainly the right thing to do Included in the criminal justice system is. of course, the law enforcement community. The decision to work harmoniously and cooperatively by Sheriff Steve DeBoer. State Police Commander Ron Nei! and the police chiefs county wide, has made our community a much safer and better place to work and live. DeBoer and the state police commander mutually share road officers work schedules to insure patrol coverage during peak com­ plaint and traffic periods. That exercise of cooperation and total teamwork by the Sheriff and state police insures a positive and timely response to the call for assistance by our citizens. The cooperative team effort by the law en­ forcement community has made the work of dispatching emergencies by the Barry County Central Dispatch/911. so much easier. All citizens of Barry County deserve a pro­ gressive and positive criminal justice system Thanks to the outstanding dedicated profes sionals in our courts and liw enforcement community, they are getting what they expect and certainly deserve. Ronald McCord Supervisor Barry County Central Dipsatch/911 Road Commission will save us money To the editor: We have three of the best county road comissioners we could ask for. They are looking to the future to save us. the taxpayers, money in paving costs. I am a trustee in one of our townships in Barry County. I know it is very expensive to maintain our roads. Each township is struggl­ ing to keep up with these costs. The asphalt plant being proposed will help in a big way to bring some of these costs down I'm not gome. to quote paving costs, but I will say the savings on material would be significant. As far as the environmental concerns: 1 worked for Clark Equipment Co in Battle Creek for almost 24 years and the company was located next to Lakeland Asphalt Co. Never in all the years I worked al Clark do I remember any complaints from anyone about the Lakeland plant. Lakeland Asphalt is still running today and is located in a residential area. I understand there is an organization of pav­ ing contractors who have donated quite a sum of money to help fight the asphalt plant. Of course, they don’t want Barry County to have one. h’s more money in their pockets if we don't. In fact, these same people would like to do away with the road commissioners Then the county would have to farm out all of its road work Boy. would the cost of maintaining our roads go up! Incidentally, our own governor would like to eliminate our road commissioners. Isn't it strange, since our county roads are much, much better than two of the state roads (M-43 and M-37) that run through our county? Wesley D Robinson Dowling Vote ‘yes’ on cemetery question To the editor: The Board of Trustees of Riverside Cemetery made a request last October for the City of Hastings to consider the assumption of all the assets, liabilities, properties, and operations of the cemetery. The cities of Albion. Eaton Rapids and Col­ dwater all operate a municipal owned cemetery. Their size and operation is com­ parable to our cemetery. We are able, from information obtained, to develop realistic pro­ jections of what would occur if the city took over operation of the cemetery Here are some points that favor city operation: • Ownership would be stable and perpetual. • Management would be on hand. • Operation would be better staffed. • Full-time clerical assistance. • Uncertain to how long cemetery can stay solvent now. The Cemetery Board anticipated revenues are projeacd to be $39,300. expenditures arc projected to be $117.492. this leaves a deficit of $78,192 (hence the 3/4 mill). The board presently has no liquid cash assets to offset the deficit except for the endowment fund of $181,000 which is pledged for perpetual care of the graves. Therefore, we ask the good citizens of Hastings to vote "yes" to raise taxes 3/4 mill to help offset this deficit. If the millage is approved, the present board would like to create a new department within the city charter (Dept, of the Cemetery). This so not to overburden the DPW This depart­ ment would operate just as all the departments do now under the supervision of the City of Hastings Board of Trustees. Let's keep Hastings one of the "Best Small Towns in America" by voting "yes" and showing America that we do care about our heritage and history. Pat Simmet Grounds &. Maintenance Foreman Riverside Cemetery �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1996 | Richard H. Kilgore | BATTLE CREEK - Richard H. Kilgore, age 74, of Battle Geek, passed away Thursday, July 18, 1996 at Battle Creek Health System/ Community Site. lie was born November 3, 1921 in Marcel­ lus, the son of Henry Kilgore A Celia (Bundy). He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1941. He was employed as a Millwright for over 20 years at Union Pump in Little Creek, retiring in 1984. He was a life member & past Master of Hick­ ory Lodge #345 F.A A A!., served in the United States Navy during World War II, and loved fanning and carpentry work. He was married to Juanita Kiblinger on August 9, 1946. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juani­ ta in 1986; brother, Clarence and a sister, Betty Starkweather. Mr. Kilgore is survived by his son A wife, Richard H. Kilgore. Jr., A Linda of Battle Creek; two grandchildren, Jamie A Kristy; mother, Celia Kilgore of Bellevue; three sisters, Faye Secrest of Delton, Helen Rogen of Battle Creek, Sharon Winden of Bellevue; two brothers, Thomas Kilgore of Vermontville, James Kilgore of Battle Creek; many nieces A nephews. Graveside Masonic Memorial Services were held Monday, July 22, 1996, under the direc­ tion of Hickory Lodge #345 F.A A.M. Burial was in Banfield Cemetery Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Kenneth L. Hill DIMONDALE - Kenneth L. Hill, age 71, of Dimondale, passed away Friday, June 7,1996 at his residence. He was bom December 29, 1924 in Maple Grove Township, and had been a resident of the Holt area for 41 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Holt and a veteran of World War II. serving in the United States Navy. He formerly served on the Mason and Delhi Township Fire Departments, was a member of the Holt Lodge •572 F. A A.M., and many other organizations in the past Mr. Hill is survived by his wife of 48 yean, Beverly; 4 daughters, Sheri (Jack) Noland of Easton, Kansas, Lou Ann McGonagle of Holt, Debbie Shaw of Holt, and Kenna (Glenn) Ganaway of Lansing; son. Glenn Hill of Easton, Kansas; 7 grandchildren; 2 great granddaughters; 2 sisters. Velma McDonald of Hastings and Doris Lester of Frostproof, Flori­ da; several nieces and nephews. Religious services were conducted by the Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Weenink of the First Presbytenan Church of Holt on Tuesday, June 11, 1996 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Delhi Township Fire Department provided the honor guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Holt or the Delhi Township Fire Department in memory of Ken Hill. a the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hasimp. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson View Phone 623 2050 (Deteoa) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekend* Sunday Monung Mas* 10 00 a m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer PLLASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lace> Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pallor Stephen Wright: (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phow. Sunday Service: 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11XJ0 am. Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Slate Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel (iraybdt. Senior PaMoc. Rev (Xjoald Brail. AaMKiatc Pastor. Hfone' W5-9I2I Sunday - 9:45 a.m Sunday School; 10:45 Morn­ ing Worship. 6:00 p.m. Evening activities Wednesday — 7 p m — share fnxjps in various homes Contact church office for info on these Praver and BiMc study at the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway, .lasting* Ml 49058 Pastor Carl LikhGeid Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pxkard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES: Sunday. 9:00 a.m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all agec NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaming Per wmai Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Dncinin of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Uai I ing G< I's Pro pie Back To Gcal. Building Lovmg RclaiKMtshtps with your Spouse. Children and Fnends Jam us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mtmdays 6 30-8 00 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00pm at 154 E Braodwiy. Woodland (Lauhaugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5:15 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Ciwnmumty Center. Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8 00 am . freewill offering You are muted and welcome WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coot* Grove Rond Pastor Bea Her nag 9:30 a m. Sunday School. Church Seme* 10:30. WBlIlIrBllir accessible and elevator QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am; Worship II am.; Arter School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O Bo* 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 941-8004 Kevin Shockey. Senior Paaaor James R Barren. Aaat Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Claaaes for all <ca; 11XX) a.m. Morning Worship Service, k. Church up to 4<h Grade. 6X», E rgftg Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana CMm; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7 XX) p.m.. Adult* Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St . Hasting*. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study. please call for more detail* THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a m. and 10 45 a.m Sunday children s church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wcdnes day 630 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hasting* Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1*1 and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4<h Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Huslwick at 948-2101. St Andrew * is a pen of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod INDEPENDENT CHURCH CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jun Sandusky Phon 948-4045 Sunday Service* - 9:3l a m.. Bible School; 10.30 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6C j p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brand way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Sernas 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00am Monung Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even-, mg Server. Wednesday 7:00p.m Service* for Aduh*. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valiev High School Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228 Monung Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Tune Before the Service Nursery children'* ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page la Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hasting* and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hasting* FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hutlnga NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINOS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count, choir director Sun­ day monung: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Monung worthtp. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship; Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all service* Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Caa^>befl. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a_m.. classes for all ages. Monung Wonfop 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible (>iut (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Bible Qua (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19); Adah Bible Study - No age limit* GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St, Michael Amon. Pastor. Phone 945-9414 Sunday. July 28 — IXX) and lOXXJa.m Ho­ ly Cowin*. Thursday, July 25 -»1:50 Baft Orate; 6:30 ScftbsU. IXBAA. Friftgr. July 26 Sretal Are. Com - Basfocm Game at BC. Saturday. July 77 — 8 XX) NA. Tuesday. July 30 - 6:30 Softball CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Letter Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10XX) a m ; War 11XX) a m ; Evtmmg Service a 6 XX) p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bibk 7XX)p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hasting* Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Service* - 9 45 a m . Bible Clas*e* for all age*. 10 40 a m Morning Worship Thursday 7 30 p.m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith. 5 30 p m youth meeting with "Youth with a Message" 945-9224 . 6:30 p m Bible study for all CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 150 131st Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mas* 9.30 a.m.. Saturday Mass during the summer 6:00 p.m.; Communion Services Wednesday. friday al 9:00 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapcrt. Music Director and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floor* Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Worship 9 30 a m — with child care for in­ fant* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m. Sun­ day. July 21 — Special Coffee Fellowship and Appreciation Open House for former Director of Chn* liaa Education. Margaret Hollenbeck. 10:30 am ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mas* 4 30 pm. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oealer. Program'Youth Director Thursday July 25 — 6:30 p m Softball game vs. Grace Lutheran n Bob King Park Sun day. July 28 - •••Summer Wor­ ship Hours— 9:30 Morning Wor ship Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM Nursery ts pro­ vided Tuesday. July 30 — 6:30 p.m Softball game vs Hastings Baptist at Bob King P-rk |MauriceJ. Rogm| Boyd H. Leinaar Leo Mildred Dull MIDDLEVILLE - Maurice J. Rogen, age 80. of Middleville, paned away Thunday, July 18. 1996 at his residence. He was bora July 12,1916 in Canvis Town­ ship, Calhoun County, the son of Ernest and Lulu (Chapman) Rogen. He graduated from Bellevue High School and served in the United States Marine Corp during World War U. He was employed by Sherman Manufactur­ ing and Mel Barton Construction, retiring in 1978. He married Beatrice A. Buxton on October 9.1940, and lived in Middleville Ind Sebring. Florida. He was preceded in death by brother. Kenneth Rogen; and grandson, loshua John Rogen. Mr. Rogen is survived by his wife, Beatrice A. Rogen of Middleville; daughter!, Nonloe (James) Rhode! of Hastings, Anne (Timothy) Dempsey of Jonesville; ion. Daryl (Sally) Rogen of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; listen, Marie Pilot of San Diego, Lois Elfring of Marshall, Norinne Checseman of Marshall; brother, Vernon Rogen of Bittle Creek Funeral services were held Monday, July 22, 1996 at Girrbach Rtneral Home In Hastings with Reverend Kenneth R Vaught officiating. Burial waa in Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. HAS I INGS - Boyd H. Leinaar, age 70, of Hastings and formerly of Cedar Creek, passed away on Sunday, July 2 i, 1996 at his residence. He wu born on July 1,1926 in Barry Coun­ ty, the son of Henry & Lillian (Haynes) Leinaar. Mr. Leinaar fanned for many years in the Cedar Creek area and was employed at the former Delton Elevator, E.W. Bliss of Hast­ ings, and Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek. He attended Cedar Creek Bible Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. Mr. Leinaar wu married to Wilma “Billie” Morgan on March 10, 1944. He wu preceded in death by his parents, brother. Richard Leinaar in 1993, and a sister, Helen Leinaar in 1936. Mr. Leinaar is survived by his wife, Billie; two daughters, Marilyn A Dan Middleton of Portland, Tennesaee, Miss Joyce Leinaar of Louisville, Kentucky; four ions, Richard & Joyce Leinaar of Vermontville, David & Loyann Leinaar of Delton, Pete A Rhonda Leinaar of Hastings, John A Barbara Leinaar of Hastings; 18 grandchildren; nine great grand­ children; four step great grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Lester, Josephine Lester both of LAKE ODESSA-Leo Mildred Dull, age 9 of Lake Odessa passed away Tuesday, July Z 1996 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She wu born June 4, 1905 in Sunfield, daughter of John and Grace (Helmer) Roger She attended Nead Elementary School aa graduated from Woodland High School She wu married to Loring Dull June 2 1927 in Nashville, he preceded her deal November 22, 1984. She taught at Mason, Evans, Austin, Beiri Star and Lake Odessa Schools. She wu also preceded in death by tw sisters, Dorothy McClelland and Ethel Cart] one brother, Victor Rogers. Mrs. Dull is survived by three sisters, Elai Meyers of Bristol, Indiana, Ruth Rogers o Hastings, Kathlene Benham of Hieing** several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Thunday, July 25, 1996 at 11:00 ajn. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speu officiating. Interment will be in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Neva R. (Hamburger) Root LAKE ODESSA - Neva R. (Hansbarger) Root, age 90, of Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday, July 20,1996 at the Laurels of Kent Nursing Home, Lowell. She wu born March 2,1906 in Eagle Town­ ship, the daughter of Joseph and Lena Marie (Laz) Classic. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1924 and attended Faria College. She married Harold Hansbarger March 5, 1926 and he preceded bain death February 18, 1966. She married Larry Root in 1971 and be preceded ha in death May 2, 1987. She lived in Lake Odessa most of ha life, moving to Detroit for a few yean and returning to Lake Odessa in 1944 to purchase the Smell­ er Pharmacy. She was a member of the Lake Odessa Congregational Church. She waialw preceded in death by ittep son, Dick Root; one brother, Harold Classic; one sista, Susie Hansbarga. She is survived by ha dsughta, Lucille (Jeny) Bosscha of Grant! Rapids; grandchil­ dren, Randy (Diana) Boascha of Toledo, Dave (Karen) Bosschei of Spana, Nancy (Rory) Kidder of Cedar Springs; great grandchildren, Joo-Eric A Margot, Paa, Robyn * Jodi. Joshua and Lisa Kidder; step daughsa, Gayle (Richard) Haddix of Charlotte; several step grandchildren A great grandchildren; sistasin-law, Jenny Tasker of Grand Ledge, Janet Hansbarga of Pon St Lucie, Florida; nep sista-in-law, Addie Paar, step brotba-in-law, Harold Root of Grand Rapida. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, July 24,1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Interment was st Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Children Interrstiooal, Mission 21 - India or the Lake Odessa Congregational Church. Mary E. McCandlish HASTINGS - Mary E. McCandltsh. age 80. of Hastings and formerly of Battle Creek, pasaed away Tuesday, July 23, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. She was born December 19,1913 in Greely, Colorado, the dsughter of Samuel C. and Hattie B. (Bums) Dragoo. She was previously employed by Westin Biscuit Company in Battle Creek, she then became a homemaker after her children were born. She enjoyed reading. She married Robert J. McCandlish in 1946, be preceded ha in death in 1989. Mrs McCandlish is survived by daughter, Doris Loogo of Battle Creek; two sons. Samuel McCandlish of Hastings, snd Terry McCandl­ ish of Otisville; seven grandchildren; five grest grandchildren; two sisters. Opal Newman of Battle Creek, and Maxine Becke of Battle Creek. No visitation will be held. Cremation has been conducted. Memorial Services will be held Friday, July 26, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at Royal Funeral Home with Reverend Dehner B. Case officiating. Burial will be in Youngs Cemetery. Elsie A. Behnke LAKE ODESSA - Elsie A. Behnke, age 94, of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday. July 19, 1996 at her residence. She was born January 14, 1902 in Butte, Montana, the daughter of John and Cenzie (Grimm) Weidenfeller. She attended St. Marys Catholic School in Grand Rapids and was married to Carl W, Behnke January 17, 1924 in Grand Rapids. She was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa and the Altar Society. She was preceded in deatn by granddaugh­ ter. Suzanne DeGier, 1 brother and two half brothers. Mrs. Behnke is survived by her husband, Carl; son, Robert (Shirley) Behnke of Indiana­ polis, Indiana; daughters, Marian (Martin) Johnson of Lake Odessa, Marjorie (Roy) Benson of Lake Odessa; 11 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass was celebrated Monday. July 22, 1996 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa with Father Thomas Boufford Celebrant. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Edwards Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Delton; several nieces A nephews. Cremation hu taken place at Mr. Lemurs request Graveside Memorial Services were held Tuesday, July 23, 1996 at the Cedar Creek Cemetery with Pastor Dr. Brent Branham officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. FREEPORT - George A. Humphrey, Jr., age 67, of Freeport passed away Saturday, July 20, 1996 at his residence. Mr. Humphrey wu born on April 21, 1929 in Freeport the son of George A Marcella (Daily) Humphrey. He wu raised in Freeport and attended Free­ port schools, graduating in 1946 from Freeport High School. He wu a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Air Force. He wu married to Anne B. Brinker on August 20, 1957. He hu lived at his present address for the past 39 yean. He wu employed u a tool A die repairman an his working life and wu also engaged in fanning. He wu a member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Lake Odessa V.F.W. Post #4461. He wu preceded in death by his father in 1982. Mr. Humphrey is survived by his wife, Anne; two sons, Dennis (Pam) Humphrey of Nashville, Brian (Lucille) Humphrey of Clarksville; two daughters, Janet (Henry) Vasquez of Lake Odessa, Linda (Jeff) Vasquez of Hastings; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; mother, Marcella Humphrey of Hutingj; four brothers, Henry (Aline) Humphrey of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Jim (Anne) Humphrey of Delton, Robert (Velma) Humphrey of Freeport, Phillip Humphrey of Kalkaska; five sisters, Frances Richards of Kalamazoo, Agnes Rein of Hastings, Mary Williams of Luther, FHni (Richard) Corrigan of High Point, North Carolina, Grace (Jack) Neubecker of Lowell; many nieces A nephews. Funeral Mass wu held Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 1996 with Pull Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose School Fund or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. I Bert Bawden Pryor| FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA - Bert Bawden Pryor, age 79 of Fairhope, Alabama and formerly of Hastings, passed away on July 13, 1996. He wu born on August 15, 1916 in Corn­ wall, England and came to this country at age five He married Joan Hollingsworth on June 19, 1950 in Alpena, South Dakota. He worked in the education field u Teacher, Assistant Principal, Director of special projects in the Detroit Public Schools and as Communi­ ty Education Director in East Detroit (now East Pointe). He pioneered Preschool Child and Parent Program in Detroit, a forerunner for Headstart. Mr. Pryor wu a member of the Methodist Church and the Barry County Association of Retired School Personnel, of which he wu a past President. He wu preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Nicholson. Mr. Pryor is survived by his wife, Joan; three daughters, Ruth Wallace of Kentwood, Emily (Keith) Meintjes of Waterford, and Patricia (Larry) Pryor Brody of Elgin, Illinois; three sons, Eric Pryor (Sharon Haber) of West Lafayette, Indiana, David (Vickie) Pryor of Franklin. Ohio, and Robert (Kelly) Pryor of Agoura, California; one brother, Jack Pryor of Southfield; one sister, Patricia King of Kala­ mazoo; and eleven grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Hastings on Satur­ day, July 27, 1996 at 11 o’clock. Donations may be made to American Heart Association or First United Methodist Church of Hastings. Cheryl Lynn Miller FREEPORT - Cheryl Lynn Miller, age 34 <f Freeport, passed away Monday, July 22,1996 at her residence ■ Mrs. Miller wu born on March 25,1962 m Shelby, the daughter of James A Alice (Kidder) Tebo. She wu raised in Hart and in Irving Town­ ship of Barry County. She attended the Weare-Crystal School in Hart and Thomapple-Kellogg Schools in Middleville, graduating from ThornappioKellogg High School. She worked primarily u a homemaker. She had lived in Freeport for the past 6 years She wu preceded in death by her mother, Alice Casey. She is survived by two sons, Michael J-A. Craven at home, Jerome Miller of Grand Haven; one daughter, Amanda Miller Of Holland; fiance, Dendel Craven of Freeport; father, James Tebo of Springhill. Florid*; brother, Michael Kidder of Oslamar, Florida; five sisters, Jeanne Poe of Colorado, Sheila Evans of Florida, Janet Tebo of Michigan, Deb Tebo of Wayland, Julie Lethcoe of Grand Rapids. i Graveside Services will be held Thursday. July 25,1996 at 11XX) ajn. at Irving Township Cemetery with the Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. . , . ,t Burial wiU be al Irving Township Cemocqf. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. । DELTON - Brittany Ann Newsome, infant daughter of Michael and Heather (Hughes) Newsome of Delton, passed away Tuesday, July 16,1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, She is survived by ha parents, Michael and Healha Newsome; maternal grandparent^ Leonard and Juliet Hughes of Nashville; patar nal grandparents, Martin and Sharon Newsome of Delton; maternal great-grandparents, Leonard and Marge Hughes of Vermontville^ maternal great-grandfather, Jim Faust of Vermontville, aunts, Tracy Keegan, Hope Hughes and Dana Newsome, four cousins, Graveside services were held Monday, July 22, 1996 at the Hosmer Cemetery in Castleton Township, Barry County with the Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial took place in Hosmer Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wr Funeral Home of Hastings. Claire M. Tobicu NASHVILLE - Cisne M. Tobits, age 89, at Nashville, passed away Friday July 19, 1996: She was born February 14, 1907 in Helena, Ohio, the daughter of Lloyd A Ludie (Naylor) Fisha. She attended Hastings Center County School and graduated from Hastings High School. She graduated from Barry County Normal in 1927 and taught school at Quimby 4 Hendershou Schools from 1927-1930. : She married Earl Tobias on June 8, 1929 in Nashville and he preceded ha in death Decem­ ber 26. 1971. I She worked at Charlton Park for 21 yean as Registrar and Clerical Assistant, retiring April 30, 1996. She wu s member of rhe Peace United Methodist Church, the Home Extension Group, the Nashville Garden Club, Womens Christian Temperance Union, wu a church school teach­ er. 4-H leader for 20 yean, and treasurer for the United Methodist Womens Group at Peace. She enjoyed gardening, canning, growing flowers, and raised sheep. She was also preceded in death by son, Carl Tobias; grand daughter, Jane Arm Tobias; sister. Gladys Farrell. Mrs Tobiu is survived by daughter, Gertrude Tobiu of Nashville; daughter-in-law, Geraldine Tobiu of Nashville; grandchildren, Laurie Tobias. Cart Tobias. Jr, Brice Tobiu. and Carmen; great grandchildren, David Tobias & Mellissa Lynn Tobias; sisters. Ids (George) James of Hasunga A Ethel (Frank) Kilmer of Hasiings; sista-in-law. Hilda (Robert) Tobias of Nashville, several nieces, nephews A cousins. Memorial Service wu held Monday, July 22,1996 at the Peace United Methodist Church in Nuhville with Reverend Steven Reid officiating. Burial wu in Berryville Cemetery in Nashville. Memona! donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity/Bany County. Love Inc, or charity of choice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genlher Funeral Home of Nuhville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1996 — Page 7 Martin-Atkinson to wed in September Rev. and Mrs David Martin of Wheaton. III. announce the engagement of their daughter. Laura Martin, to Timothy Atkin­ son. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Atkinson of Hastings. Miss Laura Martin is a graduate of Wheaton College. Wheaton. III. with a degree in sociology. She is employed as an assistant director in social service with Tabor Hills Healthcare Facility in Naperville. III. Timothy is a graduate of Olivet Nazarenc University. Kankakee. III. with a business marketing / communications major. He is employed with Dartek Computer Supply. Naperville. A September wedding is planned. Ward-Allerding exchange vows Pierson-Tlnkler united in marriage * Angela Kathleen Pierson and Jeffrey Dean Tinkler were united in marriage on November II. 1995 at Thomapple Valley Church with Pastor Jeff Arnett officiating. r Matron of honor was Kimberly Spencer, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Nicole Belson. cousin of the bride; Jill Ward, friend of the bride; Ellie Fitzgerald, friend of the bride, all of Hastings and Shelly Harris, friend of the bride from Middleville. Junior bridesmaid was Lindsay Jones, niece of the bride of Byron Center. Rower girls were Emerald and Centra Norris, nieces of the bride and Chelsea and Kylie Standler. nieces of the groom, all from Hastings ' Best man was Paul Standler. brother-in-law On January 20. 1996 Wendy Ward and Jerry Allerding II were united in marriage at Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings, the Rev. Ron Kelly officiating. The bridesmaids were Jane Ward, Jenm Stoetze! and Christy Guy. Maxi of honor was Stace- Ward, sister of the bride. Groomsmen were Dan Goodman. Josh Allerding and Jeff Tinkler. Best man was Jerry Allerding. father of the groom. Ushers were Corey and Tom Ward. The couple now reside in Battle Creek. Mudges to celebrate golden anniversary Leon E. and Ruth A. Mudge will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday. July 27. from 2 to 4 p.m., with an open house at the Country Chapel Methodist Church in Dowling. The event is being hosted by their children. The couple requests no gifts. The couple have three children: Janet and Judy, both of Battle Creek, and Tom of Bellevue. They also have four grandchildren, with a fifth on the way. Leon married the former Ruth Ketcham on July 28. 1946. in Battle Creek at the home of Ruella Seeley, the bride’s aunt. Both Leon and Ruth are graduates of Hastings High School. Leon joined the Army Air Corps after high school and served with the 440th troop carrier during World War II After WWil, he joined the Michigan Air National Guard and was called up to active duty during the Korean conflict. Leon joined the International Fedder-Carpenter plan to wed Nov. 23 Philip and Christine Fedder of Manistee. Michigan announce the engagement of their of the groom. Groomsmen were Steve Moore, friend of the groom; Blake Green, ‘friend of the groom; Larry Vaughn, friend of 'the groom all of Hastings and junior 'groomsman was Matthew Jones, nephew of Morgan-Hartke plan to wed Sept. 7 the bride from Byron Center. Ushers were Chris Walker, brother of the groom of 'Hastings and Jerry Allerding. friend of the Robert Morgan of Lowell and Margaret Mishler of Hastings are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Christine Renee Morgan to Christopher James Hanke. Whyatt Carpenter, son of Thomas and Rober­ ta Carpenter of Hastings, Michigan. Stephanie is a graduate of Manistee H igh School and earned a bachelor of arts degree in legal studies from Grand Valley Stale Univer­ sity. She is employed by the law firm of Dilley & Rominger in Grand Rapids. Scott is a graduate of Hastings High School and is attending Grand Valley State Universi­ ty, pursuing a degree in elementary educa- The bride's gown was a floor length satin oemed with pearls, sequins and lace. The bride’s bouquet was made with silk cala lilies, robrum and baby’s breath, also accented with pearls and lace. All flowers were made by the Belson of Outward Appearance, with the help of Cindy Jones. ' The bridesmaids’ dresses were made by Delma Rae Menke of Hastings. They were made of a deep purple silk. They were floor length and worn off of the shoulder. Paul and Karen McClurkin. uncle and aunt of the bride. Organist was Judy Neymeiger and vocalist was Larry Vaughn singing '*1 Swear” and "One Boy. One Girl.” Pictures were taken by White’s. ' Parents of the bride are Marshall and Laura Pierson of Hastings. Parents of the groom are Carolyn Tird ler of Hastings and Richard and Shirley Tinklei also of Hastings. After a seven night honeymoon at Dixey Landings Resort al Disney World. Ronda, the couple now reside in Hastings. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Local 445 in 1946, and was the business manager of the local for 18 years, retiring in July, 1984. After 21 yean. Leon retired from the Michigan Air National Guard as a Major. Ruth, a graduate of Argubright Business College, was employed at Clark Equipment Company She was active as a Giri Scout and 4-H Club leader. After her children were rais­ ed . she worked part-time as a secretary for the Electrical Union. The Mudges live in a home they built in 1959 outside of Lacey. They celebrated their anniversary earlier this spring with a trip to Hawaii. Both Leon and Ruth are members of the Country Chapel Methodist Church and the Bumham Brook Center. The couple enjoy traveling, ballroom dancing, and spending time with their grandchildren. Ruth Cheney to mark 80th employed by Leon Piastre^ in Grand Rapids. Christine is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School. She is employed by the Attwood Corporation in Lowell. A Sept. 7 wedding is Ruth Cheney will be celebrating her 80th birthday on July 28th at the Local 138 UAW Hall. 127 W. Apple St.. Hastings. Her children, grandchildren, and great­ grandchildren would like all her family and friends to join them in a celebration. A lunch will be served from 1 to 4 p.m. A November 23. 1996 wedding will be held Si. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee J96] 1 R™h° roming^ Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings Rogers’ anniversary, birthday recognized I. Happy anniversary #56 July 28th to Mr. Kentwood xWxctand Coats Hntinp & BANNER and Mrs. J.P. Rogers Happy Birthday #90 July 30th J P. Rogers Anyone who would like to send a card may do so bv sending to: J.P. Rogers. C-29 Sundago Prk.. Hastings. Mi. 49058 < co//...945-9554 □tseeo ■ Andre Leon Pierre. Jr.. Middleville Sally Amt Music. Middleville Duane Allen Woodwyk. Hudsonville Charron Renea Johnson. Middleville. Jack Marvin Sipperley. Lake Odessa Amy Lee Adams, Lake Odessa. Charles Gregory Kincer. Bellevue Susan Marie Merriman. Bellevue. and and and Hmv lo |ind a gootl investment. and James Donald Murphy. Hastings and Amy Lynn Uewellyn. Hastings Kenneth Lee Tuitman. Woodland and Lana Marcellene Leos. Woodland. Gregory Alan Heath. Freeport and Julie Ann Gulch. Freeport. Douglas Wesley Friend. Hastings and Shan* Lynn Eckley. Hastings. Charles Theodore Smith. Caledonia and Alice Amt Brown. Caledonia. - Jeffrey Allen Rogers. Delton and Dawn Ja• Johnny Lee McDermott. Detroit and Christine L. Cabral. Hastings Harry Albert Mock. Jr.. Nashville Lucitma Ann Swartout. Nashville. n Patrick Stephen Wujkowski. Delton and Marcy Marie Witters. Delton Merle Lee Simmons. 11. Middleville and Dawn Michelle Vanderwoude. Middleville L Hastings City Bank offers a wide range of savings and investment products at all of our six locations So you don't have to travel far to find a good investment Take advantage of our We are honoring the 50th Wedding Anniversary of our parents, Eugene (Bud) and Pat Guernsey ► ► July 27,1996 from 2 to 4 o'clock in the social hall of First United Methodist Church of Hastings We hope you can come. The Guernsey Children No gifts please Trust Department, established in 1964. which offers investment, trust and estate settlement senices. Come visit us today And experience the senice that's made us so popular for 110 years. postings? (fitv Bunk Celebrating 110 years of Community Senice. Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland EQUAL HOUSING LENDER • MEMBER FDIC �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 25, 1996 Kid’s Day concept approved by city Benefit or burden for the dying? Dear Ann Landers: I'm writing in response to the letter about the woman with Parkinson’s disease who weighed 65 pounds and was tube-fed for seven years. You in­ dicated that the physician could not legally remove the tube. In most states today, if a person is compe­ tent to make a decision, that person has a legal right to refuse treatment. Artificial nutrition is recognized as a medical treatment. It sounds as if this woman’s doctor didn't tell the patient about her options. Maybe if she had known, she would have chosen to die sooner. In my 29 years as a nurse, my experience has been that tube feedings arc used most often with patients who have end-stage Alzheimer’s, massive strokes, dementia or terminal cancer. Doctors are often afraid to let people die naturally for fear it will appear that they didn't "do enough." Our society fears death, and too many physicians take it as a personal failure if a patient dies. Food is closely tied with nurturing, and families arc made to feel that they are uncaring if they don't allow tube feeding The body has a natural way of shuttng down during the dying process so that nutritional support is no longer required Proper care from physicians and nurses can help both pa­ tients and their families cope much better with dying. Instead of looking at what treatments arc available, we should look at the results of those treatments. For many, the benefits of in­ tervention do not outweigh the burdens. — Certified Death Educator in Dallas Dear Dallas: You >iavc educated millions of people today on a subject most folks do not wish to think about. I am grateful to you for performing a valuable service for my readers. Tips for mail Dear Ann Landers: My husband is a mail carrier. He becomes upset when he reads complaints in your column about the "lousy postal service." I wish more people knew how the system works. Let me explain. Mail is "read" by an Optical Character Reader. A bar code is imprinted on the envelope, and then it goes through a bar code reader, which in turns puts it in proper devlivery order. Here's how the public can help ensure pro­ mpt delivery: Use plain while envelopes. Colored envelopes can confuse the sorter and cause the envelopes to be kicked out of the machine. Print or type the address in capital letters, using blue or black ink. When writing the city and state, do not use any commas or periods. Be sure to use the correct two-letter abbreviation for the stale. Make sure you use the right zip code. If you aren't sure, call your local post office. They will be happy to assist you. Make sure your return address is on the envelope. If. for some reason, the letter is in­ correctly addressed and you didn’t put your return address on it. it will be placed in a dead-letter file. You can figure out what that means. Think how important that is when paying your bills. Here’s an extra tip: When mailing a package, cover the address with clear cellophane tape. It prevents the ink from smudging if it gets wet. Thanks for letting me get this off my chest. Ann. All of us need to take some responsibili­ ty for how well the postal system works. — Lake Mary . Fla Dear Lake Mary: I learned a lot from you. I’m sure my readers did. too It never occured to me to put a cellophane strip over the ad­ dress on a package, but 1 will from now on. Wear helmet Dear Ann Landers: Last week. I was riding my bicycle pretty fast when a pickup truck darted across traffic in front of me. When I saw him. 1 immediately put on the brakes. My bike stopped, but I didn't. Things happened so fast, it's difficult to remember, but I recall flying over the handlebars and slamming into the asphalt head first, my glasses smashing into my right eye and my shoulder hitting the pavement. 1 don't remember my hip being injured or how my left knee hit the ground, but 1 know I was in pun. When the emergency crew arrived, one of the attendants said. ’You're darned lucky you had your helmet on. Without it. you might have been killed." His words didn't have much impact until the nurse at the hospital showed me the helmet. It was split in half That would have been my head. The extent of my injuries included a hairline fracture to my right elbow, a black eye. skinn­ ed left knee and sore right shoulder. I received NO head injuries, not even a concussion, thanks to my helmet My experience has con­ vinced two of my friends to wear bicycle helmets whenever they ride. 1 often bear peo­ ple say they don’t like wearing helmets because they're too hot or they look nerdy. 1 tell these people. "Would you rather be a lit­ tle sweaty and nerdy-looking. or cool and in style lying in your coffin?” I'm keeping the broken helmet in my apart­ ment for everyone to see. 1 think of it as my trophy io life. — Alive and Well in Austin. Texas. Dear Alive and Well: Your letter could not have come at a better time. According »o a report from the Coalition for Consumer Rights, about 1.000 people die every year in bicycle accidents. 62 percent from head in­ juries. The report said helmets reduce brain injuries by 88 percent. People don't pay a lot of attention to statistics, but they do like gifts and prizes. So. in Illinois, the Cook County Department of Public Health and the Forest Preserve District soon will giv. riders wearing helmets coupons for cellular phones, ice cream, pizza and bike equipment. Knowing human nature. I can assure you the gifts will be a greater incentive than any "educational" campaign. by David T. Young Editor Prospects look good for the “Circle of Friends" group's "Kids' Day" fund-raising event at Bob King Park next month, and other activities arc going ahead full steam. The "Friends" Monday night received City Council approval in concept for the Kids' Day Aug. 10 and for three other fund-raising programs in which donors will get their names on "picket fences." hand tiles will have peoples' prints on a sidewalk and a plaque with donors' names will be placed in the park. There still are some hurdles to clear, but city officials have indicated the details can be worked out through negotiations. The Circle of Fnends was formed bj Hast­ ings area parents earlier this year. It is pro­ moting the construction of a children's play­ ground super structure in Bob King Park, much like similar facilities in Lake Odessa and at Kettle Lake Elementary in Caledonia. Some concerns were expressed Monday night by council members that the fund-rais­ ing projects to include donors' names on plaques and picket fences might violate pol­ icy that forbids the use of public property for promotions or advertising. Jill Zwiemikowski. representing the par­ ents’ group, showed council members an ex­ ample of the picket fences with the names of couples on them. She also produced draw­ ings showing where the proposed sidewalk could go into the park. "This is the biggest volunteer project I've Stop giving, Santa Dear Ann Landen: I have fallen in love with a woman I have known for six years. I have helped her out financially (well over $20,000) since we met. We have been very dose a few times, if you know what I mean, but she can't seem to find time to go out with me. She loves to talk to me on the phone — in fact, some days, she calls me five or six times. One day last week. 1 got 10 calls from her. It really hurts that this woman I love has plenty of time to talk but she never wants to go anywhere with me. "Sally" is 43. Her kids are grown and have lives of their own. but somehow she can never find a moment for me. From time to time, she has asked me to help her financially, and 1 always come through for her. What do you think of this? 1 need an outside opinion. — Max in Utah. Dear Chump: li&Bk you ought to get smart and slop playing year-round Santa Claus. There are plenty of women who would ap­ preciate the company of a decent man like you. Give Sally the name of a lending officer at your bank, and tell her goodbye Gem of the Day (Credit Sir Winston Churchill): A fanatic is one who cannot change his mind and refuses to change the subject. Feeling pressured to have sex? How mt//informed are you? Write for Ann Landers' booklet ' 'Sex and the Teenager. ‘' Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send S4 55.) (Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate. Inc.) seen." said Mayor Frank Campbell. "I can't see not going with a project of this magni­ tude." But Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White said the proposals are very similar to ones made only recently by the Jaycees that did not win council favor. The Jaycees had asked for ap­ proval for putting names of business donors on poles holding flags downtown. City Manager Howard Penrod said the Jaycees now have agreed to have donors listed on a special bulletin-board type showcase on pri­ vate property donated by Deb and Harry Dorcy of the Cinema. The city manager said he had concerns that allowing the plaques with names might set a precedent. id rti Would you deal with anyone who didn’t work toward your best interest? Probably not. Yet you may mink someone is working in your best interest when, in fact, he or she is not. The Securities Industry Association (SLA), the trade group for the securities industry, recently approved a by law change encourag­ ing its member firms to do the best job they can of putting the customer first by formally putting it in writing. A proposal from S1A members aimed al putting the customer first is to guarantee transferability of shares, whether proprietary or non-proprietary. Proprietary investments are securities offered <xily by one firm. The most common proprietary product is mutual fund shares. Today, more brokerage firms and banks are creating their own proprietary mutual funds that can be purchased and redeemed only through them. Currently, if you own a proprietary securi­ ty, you can't transfer it to any other broker. Your investing flexibility is limited. But at some time in the future, you may want to change brokers. Perhaps you become disen­ chanted, relocate or just want to change. If you want to switch brokers and you own a proprietary product, your only options are: 1. Leave the proprietary shares with the original broker/transfer agent, if you do this, yet move the rest of your account to another broker, the proprietary investments will not show up on the regular statement from your new broker, nor will your new broker be able to service those shares. 2. Sell the shares, and transfer the cash to your new broker. However, some proprietary shares are "back-loaded." meaning you pay a commission when you sell. You also might have a capital gain, meaning you’ll owe taxes. 3. Slay with your current broker. But if you wanted to move in the first place, you may feel like a hostage who can't move without penalties. ★ a resident of Barry County, Rutland Township, for 12 years. Married. Owned and managed dairy farm and beef cattle farm ★ undergraduate education at Roosevelt University and graduate education at University of Illinois, both in Chicago - integrity - ethics - accountability ty/e ./Me of Barry County expect our County Government to adhere to and embody these principles Candidate for BARRY COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 RUTLAND AND HOPE TOWNSHIPS AND PART OF BARRY A REPUBLICAN DEDICATED TO ★ Government for and by the people with ethics, integrity and accountability VOTE IN THE PRIMARY AUGUST 6,1996 Paid for by Committe to Elect Aladjem, 1655 W. State Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 ill trt <d 4t Investors’ need come first 9^... have the right to expect from our Government He suggested that one plaque will names of donors be approved for Bob King Park. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes agreed that the council "needs to set policy parame­ ters on where these things can be placed... you need uniformity and standards for main­ tenance." The Circle of Fnends' request was ap­ proved in concept, and Penrod said he hopes to be able to bring some guidelines before council at its next meeting Aug. 12 meet­ ing. [FINANCIAL wwwvw wwwwww wvwwww are the three most important words in American History We need to establish a policy so we know what our guidelines are." Penrod said. "We need to treat everyone fairly." ib ib 51 • Obviously, proprietary securities can make it difficult for investors to change brokers. Is this really in the client's best interest? ' This is a criticism the S1A would like to*, answer. According to Registered Rcpresen-' tative magazine, several major New York J firms have made their proprietary mutual^, funds transferable between them, and con-\ tinue to look at ways to make the products q portable. Still, there is no consensus among firms to make their products transferable. Most arguments center around the brokerage.o firms’ concerns rather than the customers. Investors pay brokers commissions not only ‘ for their expertise in selecting mutual funds. £ but also for service after the sale. Typically,. brokers are compensated for this service as^ long as they remain the broker of record. If)3 you move, they lose their incentive — and yo^.j lose the service. . The lesson here is, before you invest^ understand what will happen if you decide to* transfer your account. Ask if your mutual fund shares can be transferred, and whether there will be back-load commissions and,^, possible taxes. Investment flexibility is to your benefit."" Anyone who says he or she is working in your’ ’ best interest, yet knowingly limits your op-‘ lions, deserves a closer look. Evidently. the q SIA agrees - STOCKS - 3 The following prices are from thd18 close of business last Tuesday.1* Reported changes are from the pre-. vlous week. Close Chang*4.' 507AT&T Amerttech 55 Anheuser-Busch 75’/! 27’/Chrysler 3O’/a CMS Energy 46’/. Coca Cola 71 ’/• Dow Chemical 847; Exxon 167. Family Dollar 32 Ford 477a General Motors 347? TCF Financial 247Hastings Mfg. 907! IBM 487a JCPenney Johnson & Johnson tn. 10 Kmart 747Kellogg Company 457a McDonald's 407. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 167! 67a Spartan Motors 397a Upjohn 384.60 Gold 4.98 Silver Dow Jones 5346.55 Volume 422,000,000 -S' -3 jiz —57a —2« + 17i7 + 170“ + 7fl° + 27a„ % -4’Ab -1’/«t> - ’foil -‘/io + 7W + 2* —3W? £ o*1 -hr -40^ —.14to -12.21 ?l oT •x| sd ★ former custom broker SW ★ former research associate at Loyola Medical School in Chicago KW ■iT 4S1 ★ published author in major scientific journals ★ national and international lecturer at scientific meetings ★ experienced in grant preparations at federal and state levels, as well as private foundations ★ delegate to the Republican Party State convention wwvww wwvwww wwwwww Failure i'll 5b rdJ •w M JW Next time you joke about high blood pressure... Laugh these off! Uncontrolled h<h blood pressure may lead to all of the abow 50 million Amencans bare high blood pressure and half don't ewn know t Get yot< blood pressixe checked refrilarty and caa for more information. National Kidney Foundation' ■yi ‘in •yi lo dil U3 Mb ■jd liv 'l£ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Lake Odessa NEWS Putnam Library in Nashville By Joyce E Weinbrecht Charles Putnam ended his life on July 24. 1918. the result of self-inflicted gun shots. He had tuberculosis and was concerned that he would infect others. He left several suicide notes explaining why he had taken this way of ending what he perceived as a serious pro­ blem. He knew that he was terminally ill and wanted to end it. Agnes Smith Putnam lived until 1920. Both aroburied at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville beside their twin daughters. But they left behind an important legacy for the village of Nashville. They had prepared a will leaving their brick home built in 1885 on North Main Street, to the Village of Nashville with specific instruc­ tions that the house was to be used for a public library. They also established a $10,000 trust fund for the purpose of maintaining the building and $1,000 to help with remodeling the building to make it work as a library. The built-in antique bookcases, a large French clock, a set of cane bottomed walnut dining room chairs and portraits of the donors, along with 300 books were part of the How the village was going to set up and put into operation such a library was the question. During the 1890s there was a movement throughout the United States of cultural ap­ preciation groups. The Nashville’s Woman’s Literary Club was such a group. It is believed to be an offshoot of the Bay View Reading Club which involved both men and women By 1902, however, ladies apparently had taken the upper hand. The Nashville Woman's Literary Club was organized on Jan. 6. 1902. at a meeting held in the home of Mrs. Henry Roc. “This club is intended for thorough study and all joining will be expected to become ac­ tive members and do their share of the work” The group followed the Bay View course and studied many topics including cultures of other countries, a woman’s role in the American home, the rights of women, legislation concerning women and children’s welfare and promoted voting when that right was won Aug. 26. 1920. Gardening and nutrition and social welfare ’ were topics of study and the effects had a place. Health issues were part of the program and the Literary Club demonstrated an awareness of local, state and national pnlitif By 1907. they had published the first Woman’s Literary Club yearbook outlining plans for the upcoming year, and continued to publish the yearbook thereafter. They met twice monthly from September through May and developed many strong leaders in the group When it was time to choose who would take the responsibility and the hard work of turning the Putnam House into a village library, the women’s group was obvious. The Woman's Literary Club already had an organization in place, which was alert to the needs of the community and aware of the situations outside of the immediate communi­ ty. Who else was in a better position to pro­ ceed with the library? Al a special meeting held on Jan. 29. 1923. with the Nashville Village Council, the Woman's Literary Club sought the respon­ sibility of getting the new library into operation. Mrs. Floyd (Belle) Evans, president of the Woman's Literary Club, and Mrs. Colin T. (Marcia) Munro, chairwoman of the board of directors, signed a petition from the club to the council, asking the village leaders to give the Woman's Literary Club the management of the Putnam Library and asked them to ap­ point a committee to act jointly with a library board appointed by the president of the club, to oversee the expenditure of the fond created for that purpose by the terms of the will of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Putnam. The village accepted the offer from the Woman’s Literary Club, who had asked in return for their labors, only the nght to hold their dub meetings in the Putnam building A library board was appointed on Feb. 22. 1923. meeting at the home of Mrs. R.C. Townsend. Mrs. C.L. Glasgow was ap­ pointed chairwoman; Mrs. Frank C. Lentz became secretary and Mrs. Colin T. Munro was the treasurer. By-laws for governing the new board were adopted at the March 1. 1923 meeting which was held at the proposed new library building. The ladies began to view the task they had taken on. Two interior partitions needed to be remov­ ed to expand the Putnam home for use as a library, and $1,000 dollars had been designated to help with the expense of doing this. This, however, was only one part of the work involved. It was determined at the March 1 meeting that it would require several weeks of real labor on the part of the board before the library could be opened. The ladies of the club pitched in to the assigned task. They sought out donations of books, cash, labor and materials to create this public library By the lime the library opened in September of 1923, they had increased the 300-volume library to 1500 books to be put into circulation. The ladies rolled up their shirt sleeves and the rooms were made ready to house the books. The books were sorted and classified A beautiful mahogany reading table was donated by the Lentz Table Company, the village s largest employer Len W Feighner and his wife donated bookshelves Len was Putnam Public Library 1973. Portraits of Charles and Agnes Putnam which hang in the library. the publisher of the Nashville News. Albert Lentz donated a stand. The Floyd Everts presented the library with a new Webster's Dfcltoaanh>"-:| .'nil'll r EltaiL.ParmhuStonMlJ of Detroit came to Nashville vnd acted a* a consultant for the library board on management and operation of the library, assisting with the classification and cataloguing of books. Mrs. Stansell was bom in Nashville, the great-granddaughter of Robert B. Gregg, who had platted the Village of Nashville She had left Nashville at the age of 6. She had been educated at Columbia University. Pratt In­ stitute and the University of Pans. She had studied many subjects, including library science and was well qualified to help with this library project. Her several weeks of volunteer work, while she was a guest of Mrs. John B. Marshall, proved to be extremely beneficial to the Woman’s Literary Club in organizing the library. Rules were formatted to aid in a smoothly run operation. The facility would be open on­ ly Saturday afternoon and evening until 6 p.m. Mrs. Eva Dean would be the librarian. Any person living in Castleton or Maple Grove Township, could take out a member­ ship and be entitled to take books from the library. Members were allowed to take one volume out at a time. At that time, probably the limit was necessary due to the limited number of boot, available. Overdue books and renewals rules were made and remained much the same through the years. By Sept. 1. 1923. the library was ready to open. Harold Wright had the honor of being the first person to check out the first book ever circulated by the Putnam Public Library. There were 20 persons applying for books on the opening day. This grand opening culminated seven months of dedicated endeavor by members of the club. It was deemed to be a very successful opening. The Woman’s Literary Club sponsored social events to continue to promote the new library. There was a reception for the teachers of Nashville School in early October 1923. The Nashville News reported that more than 200 attended the function Contributions of books, magazine subscrip­ tions and cash continued to come in. By January of 1924. the library had well over 1.500 volumes on its shelves and 443 registered patrons. It was noted that on Jan. 12. 1924. 154 books were checked out in one Gifts of reading materials, furnishings and equipment continued to come from the com munity A roll top desk came from the Republican Club Dr. and Mrs. F.F. Shilling gave the library a much needed oil stove. George O. Dean, a Civil War veteran gave the library a gift of an American Hag. A ceremony on Decoration Day (Memorial Day) was held on the library lawn to receive it. After the library had been open for 16 mon­ ths. the Nashville News reported that the library was well received. There were more than 600 readers availing themselves of the library Mrs Dean was serving as the librarian and was commended for taking a great interest m helping select books for the readers. In November of 1923. a "story hour was started for children held on Saturday after­ noons. a forerunner of today's summer reading programs held annually at Putnam Public Library . The Woman's Literary Club continued to devote time to other projects as well as the The statue of a girl and boy under an umbrella once stood on the front lawn. It is now in the foyer of the library. library. One of their projects was to remove the iron hitching posts from Main Street, tree planting at Lakeview Cemetery, the first Christmas lighting at Central Park in 1928. the restoration of a second floor meeting room in the library building. They encouraged local students with various programs, scholarships and speech contests. The need for more space and an interest in improving the children's library resulted in a movement to add a children s room to the library. The collection of funds through dona­ tions began in 1982. On March 28. 1989. an article in the Maple Valley New s asked that the bids on the project be submitted by April 27. It was estimated that it would take 550.000 to complete the ad­ dition LaDuska Sheldon was the librarian Maple Valley News reported (hat on Dec. 5. 1989. the room was completed except for a wheelchair ramp. The cost had gone over the original estimate, coming to $58,224 and fur­ nishings were still needed. Eaton Federal Bank offered to match $4,000 in donations to complete the interior. The total cost came to $60,000. The addition included offices, a workroom and a large children's library . The Putnam Library is a Michigan Histone Site with the marker proudly displayed on the front of the building. It became a District Library in 1965 which gives it access to the materials in other 11branes in the distnet. To­ day. there are computers, both for cataloguing and locating books and for the use of library patrons who can come in and get on line on the Internet. Sources: Memories of the Past. Susan Hin­ ckley. Maple Valley News; Archives of the Nashville News: Archives of the Maple Valley News; Interviews with Dedrie Bryans. Librarian and library staff: interviews with area residents. CnrCUpUi Stnwur l-WtHM-2221 AAA MQATgACC * FlNAMCtAj. CQA»QA»T»QN The Warner family reunion is to be held at the dining room of Lakewood United Methodist Church a week from now. on Sun­ day. Aug. 4. Their annual newsletter has some interesting sections, such as New Little Twigs. New Nest starters. Fallen Leaves, besides listings of graduations, retiremenu, anniversaries and recent accomplishments. The reporters cover the country. One member mentioned is a former resident of Jordan Road — Jennifer Merchant, daughter of Janet Mer­ chant. The item states that she is graduated from the University of Michigan with her master's degree and is employed by the Ford Motor Co. in Plymouth, where she is in charge of fork lift operations while on reten­ tion within the firm. Jennifer is also the daughter of Lakewood instructor Ben Mer­ chant and wife of Alaska, Mich. Saturday is Depot Day. This is the fourth such annual celebration. Last year's gala event marked the official opening of the depot museum. The exhibits this year will have an emphasis on the centennial of the Michigan automotive industry, with pictures aplenty of old vehicles, real antique cars parked outside, and newspaper accounts of other centennial events, along with some license plates from years past. The day's program begins with animals from John Ball Park Zoo, with some for pet­ ting, thanks to Jan Reed Smith, who is a zoo attendant. At 1:30, the Library Board presi­ dent will make a presentation of a plaque, which is to be mounted at the library in recognition of the service of its late president. Merton Gariock. At 2 p.m.. the Janie Rodriguez Award will be made to Janet Thomas by the Village Council. The music and dance program follows, with dancers from Center Stage and the Corn Cob Cloggers, the nimble fingers of Celia DeMond on keyboard, the Nashville Strings, Country Str­ ings, and the Pretty Shaky String Band. Enter­ tainment ccmtinn^ until 7 p.m. All during the entertainment time there will be food available at modest prices. Tickets for the raffle will be sold up to the time of draw­ ing the winners for the trip to Amish Acres or cash prizes. Boy Scouts will assist with park­ ing. Emerson Street has much truck traffic these days, so all parking must be behind the depot or on nearby streets. There is a possibility of having a free blood pressure clinic. Ionia County MARSP was host to other units of District 14. composed of Eaton. Barry and Ionia counties on July 18. It has been a tradition for many years that in July there is a joint meeting with Montcalm retirees, so they too were invited. Several came from the north county. Others from Barry County included Kathryn Barden, who is chairman of the new tri-coanty district. Ionia Chapter now has 290 ' members. The Ionia chapter provided six of­ ficers who assisted with registration at the state meeting in June. Sally Swanson. MARSP health care in­ surance chairwoman, was the speaker. She provided her audience with much pertinent in­ formation on coming changes in health care coverage and the advice to read all printed material received from the Michigan Retire­ ment Commission and from the insurance company. Ionia President Ray Monte had been elected to the post of president-elect for Michigan MARSP. The sound of music filled the air Wednes­ day evening. July 17. as Joe LaJoye’s Les Jazz group from Hastings provided the open­ ing for 45 minutes before the appearance of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra at the village park. Village employees had blocked the 700 block of Fourth Avenue to traffic. A section of the street was decorated with dozens of purple balloons strung together in a canopy ef­ fect with vertical "pillars" of white balloons bearing musical notes. The effect was very striking. This year, far more people availed themselves to the dance area for dancing in the street during many of the musical numbers. Buddy Morrow, who is the usual leader, was ill in Florida, but his ally did an excellent job as emcee and vocalist. The music continued until 9:45. Like ’tst year, there were hundreds of lawn chairs in use. The picnic tables were spread with purple covers and small lights for the benefit of pic­ nickers who came early to eat and enjoy the jazz performance. Fern Baker McGraw of Carson City was a guest of her cousin. Sarah Miller, and together they attended the band concert There were at least four other sets of Carson City people present, none of whom knew the others were coming. Fem resided here several years and worked in a local drug store. Police Chief John Shaw recognized some of the Carson City people present, since he had lived there when he was a child. How tall are the hollyhocks? By actual measure, one plant of pink variety is just 100 inches high. Darker red plants are 84 inches and the white variety at one home is merely 60 inches high. This far into the growth season, the plants are starting to tip and need staking. Marie Warner enjoyed a visit last week from her brother-in-law. Robert Pollok. and friend from Florida. He is the widower of her late husband' sister. Irma Warner Pollok. The visitors took her to Lansing for a midday meal and then they visited Fitzgerald Park on their July 18 visit. Mr. Pollok resides at Holiday Shores in Largo. Fla. He and friend Vai were in Michigan to visit their respective children and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ginter of Elkhart. III., were in town last week in an attempt to locate any descendants of one Otto Ginter, who was known to have lived here in 1940. He had never heard this great-uncle mentioned, but had found his name and location in an old obituary. Fortunately. Evelyn Pierce knew that Ginter was the maiden name of the late Mrs. Lewis (Dora) Lehman of South State Road. Odessa Township. Later in the week. Mr. Ginter was pleased to learn that he has relatives from that family — Doris of Portland. Shirley Wilbur of Charlotte and Lewis Lehman Jr., of Shreveport. La. Likewise. Shirley was surprised to learn she has relatives in Illinois The Ginters were farmers in an area north of Springfield. The Illinois couple make an annual trip to Michigan to visit a cousin from another family line at Mt. Pleasant, and hope to stop in town next year and make some personal contact. The building boom continues. Excavation has been made and basement walls arc in place for a new home on Goodemoot Road a short distance east of Jordan Lake Road on the Odessa ’ ownship side of the road. An ex­ cavation has been made for yet another house on Willowbrook Drive. The site on Rush Road has a completed storage building, and work u progressing on the house, which ap­ pears to have the north wall berrned with earth. A Nurenburg son is building a new house on Musgrove Highway across from the Wilkinton farm. Brent and Sarah Schippers were among the young members of the Lakewood 4-H club led by the Dingersons of Woodland who exhibited their sheep at the Barry County Fair last week. The Schippers have their property on Jackson Rond on the Campbell side of the town line. Parents Dave and Elaine and two sets of grandparents from Grandville were on hand for the judging July 16. Many weeks ago this column made mention of a house on M-43 on a moving trailer. Later it was mentioned as being ready to roll. The Lansing newspaper stated that it was to go to Dow Road. Rather, it went via Dow Road, north into Ionia County after crossing the CSX tracks, continued north on Keefer (the Ionia counterpart of Dow), west on Tupper Lake, north on Petrie and west on Musgrove. It is set back from the road facing west, so the original side of the house and the garage doors are to the south. It is still on the trailer. It drew many spectators along the route and again where it stopped rolling. The house has three wings with the double garage extending beyond the third wing. Local people felt that moving the depot was a big project but that was a simple rectangle in shape. It took three hours to get the first leg of the house trip because so many tree branches to be trimmed. Two of the wings arc two stories high. The mail box reads Terry and Lisa Walkington. The new setting is near the farm home of Bruce and Thelma, Tony’s parents. Original hopes were to get the bouse moved last November or December. The Sebewa Center Association held the an­ nual ice cream social at the school house on Saturday. Meantime, there was a musical center at the United Methodist Church across the road. Many people took advantage of both events. Attorney Quenda Behler Story had a recent editorial in the Stale Journal about recall elec­ tions costing everybody and nobody winning, but everyone fosang.:Onepoinlw« that if petno chance a recall election is successful and an office-holder is removed from office, his replacement is appointed. Thus the voter has no choice in who is appointed and may well have a different philosophy about zoning, budgets or millages. Quenda’s mother, Virginia Behler, who liv­ ed in Florida, was one of the concert crowd at the village park last week. Virginia is retired as head bookkeeper of Union Bank. Marcia and Art Raffler are home from a ten-day trip to Winter Haven, Fla., to watch granddaughter Tracey Thelen play in a Y.O.B. tournament. Tracey’s parents and sister Nancy, Gary and Laurel Mattson also went. They stayed very near Cypress Gardens. Once home they were off again for Tracey to play in a Macker basketball tourna­ ment at Ludington on the past weekend. From St Johns, the two sons of Fred Raffle r and wife were in Ludington to play on another team. The village park had banners on Sunday for the Haddix and Edwards reunions. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in town on Monday, July 29 for collecting blood from willing donors between noon and 5:45 p.m. Summer usually is a time when reserves are low due to increased highway accidents so there is more need than usual for healthy donors. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society board members met Monday evening at the depot to polish final details for Depot Day. Pam Swiler has 18 confirmed antique autos, which will be on display near Emerson Street. Jan Reed Smith has snakes, a porcupine and a skunk coming for the early hours. Yes, the snakes may be touched! The food is on order and workers are scheduled. Raffle tickets are available from several members for the Amish Acres trip and cash. The Rosenberger collection of license plates is on display in the glass-door cabinets. Henry and Nancy Wallace of Florida are making an extended visit with Marie Pickens. Nancy is a cousin of the late Clare Pickens. Her mother was Evelyn Chapin Twin City Foods began processing the 1996 crop of green beans July 15. The raw vegetables arc being hauled from counties far to the south at the start of the season and pro­ gressively from areas nearer. Carpenters were working last week on preparation of an area within Felpausch Food Market to accommodate the pharmacy with Denny Cook in charge. This will be tucked between the video section and the soft drinks area. Martin Road has new tarvia from M-43 to Brown Road. A new house is being built on Jordan Road west of Martin Road, across from the Paul Brodbeck home. Silent Observer 1-800-331-9031 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 25. 1996 Barry County Fair produces...WINNERS! Winners in the Dogs classes included Darla Stutzman, Liza Courtney. Shannon Richards. Mike Terpening. James DeWitt and Samantha Vandersloot. Winners in the Dog classes included Mike Terping, Liza Courtney. Darla Stutzman. Lori Ann DeWitt. Melissa Lancaster. Amanda Stutzman and Samantha Vandersloot. Winners in the Clowning classes included Amy Castonguay. Carol Castonguay and Samantha Miller. ft Erin Haase, this year's scholarship and Show of Champions winner, with Abby Weeks, this year's 50-50 winner. Winners in the Communications classes included Grand Champion Elena Miller and J'Amy Cross. Winners in the Goat Showmanship classes included Kay Carlton. Aleisha Miller and Melissa Hodges. Winners in the Poultry Showmanship classes included Sierena Milller, Ryan Haase and (not pictured) Tom Dettman. Show of Champion winners Erin Haase (Grand Champion) Sarah Niethamer (Reserve champion). Nonlivestock Outstanding recipients included (front row. from left) Nonlivestock Best of Show winners included Andrew Worth, Jeremy Jolene Griffin. Daniel Hodges, Carolyn Ehmry, Tessa Hammond, Kai Dunn. Jolene Griffin, Nathan Castonguay. Lisa McKay. Kai Haines and Haines, Jack Holden; (back row) Nathan Castonguay. Kristen Presley, jack Holden. .... .... classes , , . . „ cion=, Vandersloot. Winners inElena the Dairy classes Bruinsma included Gabriella Bruinsma. Winners in .. the Rabbrt included Samantha Amanda /licia Bru insmai Chad Lettinga. Nikki Winners in the Rabbit Showmanship classes included Erin Haase. Elena Mellen. Samantha Vandersloot. Jennifer Dunn. Amber Harthy and Mellen. Ben Soper. Jessica Broadhurst and Samantha Harthy. Lettinga, Christina Bruinsma and Kristy Lettinga. Jessica Mapes. j Fair winners: The following is a list of 4-H winners from lhe 1996 Barry County Fair: Horses Chartsie Powers — Grand champion se­ nior showman, reserve champion halier horse, champion performance horse and ex­ hibitor. Aleisha Miller — Reserve champion se-. mor showman, reserve champion and reserve English horse and cxhibiior. reserve chan™ pion performance horse and exhibitor. • Kristen Presley — Reserve champion ju-j mor showman. Dustin Snow — Reserve champion junior) showman. a Jessica Guthrie — Novice grand cham-; pion. | Winners in the Beft Showmanship classes included Stacey Carpenter. Jennifer Dunn and Missy Hutchings. Winners in the Dairy Showmanship classes included Nikki Lettinga. Michaela Scnber and Tessa Hammond Winners in the Sheep classes included Abby Dmgerson. Amy Wieringa and Maggie Dingerson. Winners in the Sheep Showmanship included Chad Brice. Abby Dingerson and Seth Higbee. Jemlynn McNces — Novice reserve) champion. Amy Songer — Reserve champion over-) Sm FAIR WINNERS—Page 12; �? Winners in the Beel classes included Stacey Carpenter, Eric Osborne, Nicole Carpenter, Maggie Dingerson, Micah Tobias. Matt Lund, Dcug Varney, Holly Wilson. Jennifer Dunn and David Wilson. Winners of the Horse Showmanship included Chartsie Powers. Jodi Songer. Dustin Snow. Aleisha Miller, Kristen Presley and Rachel Presley. Winners in the Cavy classes included Jessica Broadhurst. Melissa Landcaster, James DeWitt, Rachel Bernard,Lori Ann Winners in the Cavy Showmanship included Kenn Cross, Danielle Hoskins, Jessica Broadhurst and Tod-1 Champion. Winners in the Cat classes included Liza Courtney, Lori Ann j DeWitt, Melissa Landcaster. James DeWitt and Darla Stutzman. Winners in the Horse Riding classus included Chartsie Powers. Jenny Shook, Kim Newberry, Tim Eggleston, Amy Songer, Aleisha Miller, Stephanie DeVries and Josh Milleson. Winners in the Cat Showmanship classes included Melissa Landcaster. Kathy Smith, J'Amy Cross. Darla Stutzman and James DeWitt. Top winners in the Swine classes Included Stephanie France. Sot Higbee, Maggie Dingerson and Abby Weeks. Winners In the Swine showmanship Included Seth Higbee, Phillip Courtney, Stephanie France and Amy Wierlnga. I This Fair Section Proudly Sponsored by the Following Area Businesses: 1 McDonald’s of Hastings 945-9561 - Hastings 374-8849 - Lake Odessa 1215 W. State Street. Hastings 948-8233 Plumb’s Valu-Rite Arby’s 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings 948-8051 911 W. State Street. Hastings 948-9210 King’s Music Center Bosley Pharmacy 902 W. State. Hastings 945-4921 130 W. State Street. Hastings 945-4284 118 S. Jefferson. Hastings 945-3429 National Bank of Hastings Coleman Agency Welton’s H&Ji Feed &. Supply 203 5 Michigan Avenue. Hastings 945-3412 401 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-5352 1830 S. Bedford Road. Hastings Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Bill Self Chevy-Bulck-Geo 404 E. Woodlawn. Hastings 1435 S. Hanover. Hastings 945-3405 945-2425 J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Ionia County National Bank Fillmore Equipment, Inc. 497 Arlington. Middleville II5S. Main. Woodland 2900 N. Broadway. Hastings 795-3302 367-4911 945-9526 Citizens L.L.C. 1601 S. Bedford Rd.. Hastings 945-3354 Brian’s Tire &. Service 235 S. Jefferson Street. Hastings * 945-9549 y MalnStreet Savings Bank Hastings Banner Cappon OU Co. 945-3277 241 W. State Street. Hastings 945-3437 11 "■ Dewey’s Car Palace Century 21 Bundy M-43 at Sprague Rd.. Delton 623-6380 2293 Gun Lake Road. Hastings 945-2401 Lyons Septic Tank Pumping Me Cormlck Enterprises Seif Chevrolet and GEO-Caiedonia 3305 W. Quimby. Hastings 945-5379 729 S. Grove. Delton (517) 726-0514 623-2582 632 E. Main. Caledonia 891-8104 State Bank of Caledonia Buckland Insurance Agency Farmers Feed Service Eaton Federal Savings Bank 303 Arlington. Middleville • 795-3361 627 E. Main. Caledonia -891-8113 11235 5. Wall Lake Road. Delton 1006 E. Railroad. Hastings 623-5115 945-9926 109 5. Main. Nashville (517)852-1830 735 Sherman. Nashville (517)852-1910 Pastoor’s Family Market Caledonia Rent All Larry Neil Farm Bureau Insurance WBCH 100.1 Flex Fab 102 Cook Road. Hastings 945-4700 1045 Arlington. Middleville 9800 Cherry Valley Avenue SE. Caledonia 795-7019 891-0050 Union Bank 400 S. Middleville Road. Hastings 948-8335 795-9758 945-2782 Hastings City Bank Dan Valley Excavating 987 Grand Rapids Street. Middleville 795-9321 - M-66 at South Village Limits 735 S. Durkee. Nashville (517)852-9210 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 119 W. State. Hastings 945-3414 945-3443 or 1-800-564-1454 Main Office: 933 4th Avenue. Lake Odessa 374-3278 2398 S. Bedford Road. Hastings 945-2401 1611 S. Hanover. Hastings 7350 S. MiddlevMle Rd.. (M-37) Middleville Ritsema Trailer Sales 150 West Court Street. Hastings Main Plant: 870 5. Main. Vermontville S A. S Farm Market M/C Supply Kent OH A. Propane Co. Jerry’s Tire &. Auto Service 1413 2nd Street. Lake Odessa 374-8896 Eavey Veterinarian Service Big L Corporation Felpausch 425 South Main. Clarksville 127 S. Michigan. Hastings 616-948-2222 693-2227 945-2474 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1996 James DeWitt — Grand Champions pie? geons. Genny Lukasiewicz — Reserve Champiorf1 Fair winners...continued from page 10 all. champion halter horse, champion west­ ern horse and exhibitor. Kim Newberry — Grand champion over­ all, reserve champion western horse and ex­ hibitor. Jodi Songer — Champion halter pony. Rachel Presley — Reserve champion hal­ ter pony. Jenny Shook — Champion reserve and English horse exhibitor. Caitlin Adams — Champion western pony and exhibitor. Paul Adams — Reserve champion western pony and exhibitor. Josh Millcson — Champion reserve En­ glish pony and exhibitor, champion perfor­ mance pony and exhibitor. Lindy Mane Jacobs — Reserve champion performance pony and exhibitor. Breanne Humphreys — Champion novice horse or pony and exhibitor. Amanda Lee — Reserve champion novice horse or pony and exhibitor. Marcic Payne — Champion speed horse and exhibitor. Dwain Reynolds — Champion speed pony and exhibitor. Dogs Mike Terpenning — High scoring novice grand champion. Liza Courtney — Reserve champion high scoring novice. Daria Stutzman — Pre-novice high scor­ ing obedience. Lori Ann DeWitt — Grand champion agility dog. Melissa Lancaster — Grand champion novice A obedience, grand champion inter­ mediate A agility. Amanda Stutzman — Best senior hus­ bandry exhibit. Samantha Vandersloot — Grand champion skillathon and junior husbandry exhibit. Rabbit showmanship Erin Haase — Senior rabbit show. Elena Mellen — Senior rabbit overall. Samantha Vandersloot — Intermediate rabbit winner. Jennifer Dunn — Junior showman. Amber Harthy — Senior novice show­ man. Jessica Mapes — Junior novice showman. Cavy showmanship Kenn Cross — Senior cavy showman. Jessica Broadhurst — Junior cavy. Todd Champion — Novice cavy. Rabbit Samantha Vandersloot — Best Nctherland dwarf. Elena Mellon — Best Dutch. Ben Soper — Best of Show for all rabbits, best Florida white. Jessica Broadhurst — Mini Rex. Samantha Harthy — Best New Zealand. Cavy Jessica Broadhurst — Reserve smooth coal. Melissa Lancaster — Best of Breed, longcoat. James DeWitt — Best of Breed, mixed pct Rachel Benard — Best of Brerd, teddy Lori Anne DeWitt. Reserve champion pct class. Todd Champion — Best of Breed, smooth coal, overall Best of Show. Dogs Darla Stutzman — Best overall junior handler. Intermediate Showmanship Grand Champion. Pre Novice B Reserve Cham­ pion. Highest Scoring Pre Novice Reserve Champion. Ed. Exhibit. Liza Courtney — Reserve champion se­ nior handler. Senior Showmanship Grand Champion. Novice B Grand Champion. Skillathon Reserve Champion. Intermediate B. Advanced B. Shannon Richards — Intermediate novice showman. Mike Tcrpening — Reserve Senior Showmanship. Graduate Novice A Cham­ pion. Skillathon Reserve Champion. Ad­ vanced A. James DeWitt — Grand champion Junior Showmanship. Samantha Vandersloot — Reserve Cham­ pion Intermediate Showmanship. Skillathon Grand Champion. Dog Husbandry Amber Steorts — Reserve Champion Ju­ nior Showmanship. Novice A Reserve Champion. Rachel Steorts — Junior Novice Show­ manship Grand Champion. Dustin Schuch — Junior Novice Show­ manship Reserve Champion. Pre Novice A. Beginning A. Overall Agility. Richelie Spencer — Champion Show­ manship Grand Champion. Shannon Richard — Int. Novice Show­ manship. Broc Reaser — Int. Novice Showmanship. Cara Moore — Senior Novice. Pre Novice A. Aaron Mead — Pre Novice B Grand Champion. Highest Scoring Pre Novice Grand Champion. Melissa Lancaster — Novice A Grand Champion. Intermediate A. Samantha Wallace — Novice B Reserve Champion. Lucas Laubaugh — Graduate Novice A Reserve Champion. Intermediate 3. Charles Mead — Skillathon Reserve Champion. Nicole Rucinski — Beginning A. Lori Ann DeWitt — Beginning B. Overall Agility. Wes Shoebridge — Beginning B. Amanda Stutzman — Dog Husbandry. Cats Melissa Lancaster — Overall senior showmanship. Kiwanis winner. Katy Smith — Reserve champion overall. IAmy Cross — Reserve senior showman­ ship. Katrina Snub —*Juaioc ShowraanMp Grand Champion.* Resale Champion Showmanship. Darla Stutzman — Novice Showmanship. Grand Champion long-haired female. PART-TIME IN-STORE SALESPERSON • WANTED • Please Support Your United Way. • Lumber • Building Materials • Hardware Immedlaie opening for person who desires to provide friendly top-quality, hands-on service to our retail, builder. Industrial and commer­ cial customers. Experience desired. Please apply in person at Reaching Those Who Need Help Touching Us Allw pigeons. Nonlivestock Best of Show — Andrew Worth. Jeremy Dunn. Jolene Griffin, Nathan Castonguay. Lisa McKay. Kai Haines and Jack Holden, first place trophy Rockets. Nonlivestock outstanding — Jolene Griffin. Daniel Hodges. Carolyn Ehmry, Tessa Hammond. Kai Haines. Jack Holden, Nathan Castonguay. Kristen Presley, Leslie, McKay. Sarah McKelvey and SuzannC Miller Swine Amy Wieringa — Senior Showmanship. 2 Seth Higbee — Intermediate Showman® ship. Grand Champion Pen. Phil Corson — Junior Showmanship. ] Stephanie France — Novice Showmans ship. Grand Champion. Abby Weeks — Reserve Champion. 2 Maggie Dingerson — Reserve ChampioM Pen. Winners in the Goat classes included Kay Cartton. Amber Tobias, Aleisha Miller, Lindsey VanAman, Katie Kimmel, Nicole Hale and Daniel Hodges. Jessica Julias — Novice Showmanship Reserve Champion. James DeWitt — Reserve champion Ju­ nior Showmanship. Reserve Champion long-haired male. Liza Courtney — Reserve short-haired fe­ male. short-haired male champion, long­ haired male champion. Reserve Champion of Show. Lori Anne DeWitt — Grand champion short-haired female, grand champion long­ haired female kitten. Melissa Lancaster — Grand Champion cat. grand champion short-haired male. Re­ serve Champion Notebook. James Dewitt — Reserve champion long­ haired male, reserve champion female. Darla Stutzman — Reserve champion cal. grand champion long-haired female. Grand Champion cat cage decoration. Grand Cham­ pion Poster. Tori Duckworth — Grand Champion short-haired hitten. Abbie Kimmel — Reserve Champion cat cage decoration. Beef Stacey Carpenter — Reserve champion female shorthorn. Eric Osborne — Reserve carcass animal. Nicole Carpenter — Grand champion fe­ male shorthorn. Maggie Dingerson — Champion market. Micah Tobias — Champion polled Here­ ford. supreme champion heifer female. Malt Lund — Reserve champion market steer. Doug Varney — Champion carcass. Holly Gilson Reserve champion beef breeding. ^Jennifer PjMnRq^rvo (tampion $knmenthal. • * David Wilson — Champion beef breeding. Beef showmanship Stacey Carpenter — Intermediate showmanship. Jennifer Dunn — Junior showmanship Missy Hutchings — Novice showman­ ship. Jenni Higgins — Senior Showmanship Grand Champion. Elizabeth Osborne — Rale of Gam. Marc Haywood — Reserve Champion Rate of Gain. Scott Redman — Reserve Champion Rate of Gain. Maggie Dingerson — Grand Champion Market Steers. Barry County Lumber 225 N. Industrial Park. Hastings. MI 49058 (616) 945-3431 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MIDDLEVILLE HOUSING COMMISSION Part-time position available for 50 unit HUD Senior Housing Project. Salary commensurate with ability. Application form and job description avail­ able at Lincoln Meadow Apartments. 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, Ml, Tues., Wed., Thurs., 10 am - 12 Noon. Or call 795-7715. Applications accepted thru July 31st. GENERAL MAINTENANCE LINCOLN MEADOW SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml On site building Superintendent to perform a variety of skilled tasks as they pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit HUD Housing Project for Senior Citizens. Two bedroom apartment provided. Salary commensurate with ability. Application form and Job Description available at Middleville Housing Commission Office, 500 Lincoln St., Middleville. Ml, Tues., Wed., Thurs., 10 am 12 noon. Applications accepted thru July 31st or call 795-7715. Equal Opportunity Employer I would like to thank CALEDONIA STATE BANK for purchasing both of my market lambs. Ryan Kimmel Home Visitor - Full time position responsible tor developing individual education plans for pre-school children. High school diploma or G£.D.. and a CDA plus twelve hours of early child development required. Must have up-todate physical with tuberculosis (TB) test when hired. Submit applications to: CAASCM, Attn: M. Salyers, P.O. Box 1026. Battle Creek, MI 49016 no later than 7/31/96. EOE Matt Lund — Reserve Champion Market Steers. Micah Tobias — Grand Champion Here­ ford. Grand Champion Supreme Champion. Doug Varney — Grand Champion Car­ cass. Eric Osborne — Reserve Champion Car­ cass. Nicole Caropenter — Grand Champion Short Hom. Jeremy Dunn — Grand Champion Simmental. Clowning Amy Castonguay — Grand champion. Samantha Miller — Reserve champion. Sheep showmanship Chad Brice — Junior showmanship. Abby Dingerson — Senior showmanship, overall showman. Seth Higbee — Intermediate showman­ ship. Sarah Schipper — Novice Showmanship. Sheep Abby Dingerson — Champion pen, re­ serve individual. Amy Wicringa — Grand champion indi­ vidual and reserve champion pen. Maggie Dingerson — Supreme grand champion ewe. Dairy showmanship Kris Javor — Senior Showmanship Grand Champion. Clarissa Hammond — Senior Showman­ ship Reserve Champion. Niki Lettinga — Intermediate showman­ ship. Holstein Junior Champion. Holstein Reserve Champion Kristy Lettinga — Holstein Reserve Ju­ nior Champion. Chad Lettinga — Holstein .Senior Cham­ pion. Supreme Champion Dairy Cow. Michaela Shriber — Novice Showman­ ship Grand Champion. Novice Showman­ ship Grand Champion. Ricky Burkart — Novice Showmanship Reserve Champion. Marc Haywood — Junior and Grand Champion Brown Swiss. Stephen Kretovic — Intermediate Show­ manship Reserve Champion. Tessa Hammond — Grand Champion Ju­ nior Showmanship. Christina Bruinsma — Junior Showman­ ship Reserve Champion. Dairy — County Line Club: Gabriella Bruinsma. Amanda Bruinsma. Alicia Bruinsma, grand champion Chad Lettinga. re­ serve champion Niki Lettinga. Christina Bruinsma and Kristy Lettinga. Poultry Sirena Miller — Intermediate showman. Ryan Haase — Senior showmanship and overall showman and Best of Show. Tom Dettman — Junior showman. Daniel Hodges — Reserve champion roaster. Jacob Rohe — Reserve fryer and reserve meat pen. Zachery Rohe — Grand champion meat pen. Ryan Haase — Best of show poultry. Hilary Bivens — Single fryer Grand Champion. Melissa Hodges — Grand champion roaster. Paul VanOoy — Grand Champion meat turkey. Jason Eaton — Reserve Champion meat turkey. MARK A. DOSTER County Commissioner AUGUST 6TH HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM HASTINGS, MICHIGAN BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES 1996-97 Monday. August 26. 1996 .......... Hastings Middle Monday. September 16. 1996 Northeastern Elem. Monday. October 21. 1996 . Pleasantview Elem. Monday. Noverber 18. 1996 Southeastern Elem Monday December 16. 1996 .................. Hastings Middle Monday. January 20. 1997 ................ Central Elem. Monday February 17. 1997 ............. Hastings Middle Monday. March 17. 1997 . Hastings High Monday. Apnl 21. 1997 . Pieasantview Elem. Monday. May 19. 1997 ................ Hastings Middle Tuesday. June 10. 1997 ............. Hastings Middle 'All meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. unless indicated otherwise Paid for by the Committee to Elect Mark A. Doster County Commissioner. 13003 S. Dostei Road. Doster. Ml 49080 • NOTICE • Hastings Charter Township After careful consideration and thoughtful debate the township board has placed a proposal on the August Primary ballot. This proposal will reset the township's tax rate back to the one full mill granted to all townships by the State Consti­ tution. Due to roll-backs we are currently able to collect only 0.8268 of a mill A YES vote will restore the full mill. A NO vote will mean less and less money for township projects. Remember to vote August 6! AU Board Members present and 14 citizens. '• Agendo approved. /-■ Minutes approved os read. Treaturer’s report accepted. n Reports of Committees presented. Request received for barking dogs ordinance. Received request for leter from Attorney regar­ ding Maple Fork. •„ Received petition from Fruin Rood residents requv-ling hard Surfacing of rood Vouchers approved In amount of $22,302.10. Juno Doster ' Johnstown Township Clerk / Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Eart (7/25) BAMTY TOWMSMW RecMer Meettea H d July 2. in* Meeting cofled to order at 7:30 p.m. All Board members present. Minutes of Juno 4. IBM wore approved as read? Treasurers report accepted as rood. ■ -1 m prvvvuu - --J wiiii * ----- * -* Awsumsn —-------- ------ -■ M -M ’ euseu spooai non of $48,210 for Pleasant Laho Rd. PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 7. 1996 7:00 p.m.. TWP HALL placing assessments on TAX ROLL ® Effective 8-1-96 wo wfll no longer lend tables and choirs. Accepted July bills totaling $40,568.89. 4l Ol □) William Wooer Supervisor (7/25) 96-21939-IE Estate of ELEANOR I. STAMPHER. Deceased Social Security No. 382-44-4405. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barrod or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whoso lost known address was 12981 S. Kellogg School Road. Delton. Ml 49046 died 6-5-96. An instrument dated 4-3-73 hos been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Michael L. Stompflee. 7305 Angling Rood. Portage. Michigan 49002 or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. RtCHARO G. SCHREUR (P20067) 210 E. Centre Portage. Michigan 49002 (616)323-9486 (7/25) MOETOAEE FtNKCLOMNK SALE THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leslie D. Powers, husband and Cheryl Powers, wife (original mortgagors) to Allstate Mortgage and Finance Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Moy 16. 1995. and recorded on Moy 31. 1995 in Libor 631. on pogo 526. Barry Coun­ ty Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Norwest Bonk Minnesota. No­ tional Association as Trustee, os assignee, by an assignment dated May 22. 1995, which was record­ ed on Moy 31. 1995. in Libor 631. on Pago 534. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Eighty One Thousand Four Hundred Nino and 52/100 dollars ($81,409.52). including Interest at 12.875% per annum. Adjustable Rote Mortgage. Interest rate may change on 06/01 and 12/01 of ooch year. Under the power ol sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, oi the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 P.M. o'clock on September 5. 1996 Said premises ore situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described os: Lot IB. Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Liber 5 of Plots. Poge 90. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date ol such sole Doted July 25. 1996 Norwest Bonk Minnesota. National Association os Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (BIC) 642-4202 Trott B Trott. P.G Attorneys for Norwest Bonk Minnesota. National Association as Trustee. 30130 Telegraph Suite 100 Binghom Forms, Michigan 48025 File *96073405 (3/22) �I he Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 25, 1996 — Page 13 Hastings Middle School Honor Roll HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Fourth marking period ended June 5) Amber Tobias received $250 for her rand champion market goat at the nail animal sale from Ellies Place in elton. Sarah Bridges from the Prairieville Posse Club is shown with her reserve champion rabbit roaster. County Post of Hastings purchased this bunny for $100 at the small animal sale. Proceeds up from Barry County Fair small animal sale by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer Those involved with the small animal sale at the Barry County fair this year said they couldn't be more pleased. Proceeds from this year's sale and the number of buyers were up. "We had some new supporters this year." said Anita Bauer. "It's great to have everyone involved." Bauer reported that overall this year the sale netted $5,655. an increase of more than $600 from last year. That figure included $1,665 for rabbits. $1,305 for chickens. $895 for turkeys (six in all), and a total of $1520 for goats. This year the quart of goat milk once again was purchased by Farmers Feed of Hastings and netted $200 to to Amber To­ bias of the Country Hoppers club. Hastings City Bank, a big supporter of the sale, purchased a dozen eggs at the sale for $70. This sale, though similar to the large an­ imal sale, is unique. Many of the animals sold at auction are delivered personally to the buyers by the 4-Hers and not all are sold for slaughter Jason Eaton said he was pleased to find that his turkey, which was purchased by Ot­ to's Turkey Farms in Middleville, was going to a new heme in a pelting zoo. . I (hiCiition? Retirement.’ Peace ol Mind.’ You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rale information, call I-800-4US BOND 1-80CM87 2663 Jacob Rohe sold this pen of chickens to Art Meade of Hastings during the Small Animal Auction at the Barry County Fair. Rohe had the reserve champion pen of fryers and reserve champion single fryer. Many hours were spent in preparation, with advertising, rounding up extra help and printing a sale brochure. Many volunteers are needed the night of the sale. Volunteers all helped with registering buyers, clerking and announcing each child who entered the ring with a 4-H livestock project, giving a brief description of that child's history with 4-H or something unique about his or her project. In prior years, the event included a lun­ cheon served to potential buyers prior to the sale on Saturday with samplings of rabbit, chicken and so on. This year, the group will have their own buyers' banquet in August, much like that of the large animal group. Buyers. 4-Hers and parents will meet at the Barry Expo Center Monday Aug. 5. at 7 p.m. for a feast prepared in the buyers' honor. Details about the banquet and pro­ gram that evening will be available soon. QOW£_ QUT_ QE '!£2. Qt/AfJCe - £ QUS QtlLY^ Prices Slashed Again on all Items Up to 90% Still Available • Nice Glass & Wood Show Cases * Appliances • Antique Items of all Kinds * Table, Chairs, etc. • Air Compressor • All Sizes of Used Fish Tanks * Business Equipment • New & Used Old Ford Automobile Parts Much, Much More Bargains Galore • Open until 8:00 p.m. * Rlair ’ q PETa hv I wa 11 GARDEN SUPPLIES —in Downtown Hastings Phone...945-5982 Eighth grade High honors. 3.5 to 4.0 — •Josh Aiderson. •Katie Allerding. •Danielle Bowman. •Catherine Case. ‘Jessica Crowley. •Carolyn DeWitt. *Sarrah Gregory. •Jolene Griffin. •Michelle Griggs. •Valerie Heffelbower. ’Jennifer Hodges. •Virginia Jen­ nings. ‘Daniel Johnston. elvy Malone. •Samantha Miller. ‘Antosia Myers, •Steven Obreiter, ‘Sarah Penrod. • Laura Rafflcr. •Andrew Safie, "Amy Schiedel. •Courtney Sinclair. ‘Rachel Smith. ‘Samantha Snow. •Amber Wilde. ‘Brandon Willard. Stan McKelvey. Erin Allerding. Amanda Buskirk. Marie Carpenter, Rebecca Casarez. John Eg­ gers. Kevin Geriinger. Jessica Gole. Susan Hubbard. Lindsey Caras. Rebecca McCarty. Margaret Reges. Heather Rose. Chad San­ born. Brice Schoemer. Ben Shaw. Isaac Solmes, Kathryn Williams. Josh Woodard. Malt Peake. Ryan Argo. Jay Campbell, Heather Girrbach. Sherri Gregory, Erika Main. Terry Smith. Sam Stafford. Kyle Winkler and Molly Woods. Honors, 3.10 to 3.49 — Bob Shafer, Lacey Sanders. Christy Anderson. Justin Benner. Michael Courtright. Jerad ''rump. Jennifer Droll, Jon Duflo. John Forbes. Cal­ lie Girrbach. Laura Hubert. Dusty Lundstrum, Amy Miller. Dustin Sanders. Heidi Schmidt. Andrew Soya. Robert Swiatek. Corey Thompson. Pam Weatherly. Mary Wright. Ben Bolthousc and Mike Wolfe. Honorable mention. 3.0 to 3.09 — Caleb Bolthouse, Addam Clack. Jamie Clark. Mary Craven. Melissa Cunningham. Elwood Davis. Nick Deline. Josh Doe. Danyelle Eaton, Brandon Eddy. Sean Fortier. Stephen Garner, Katharine Jones. Marty Kill. Amanda Knickerbocker. Matt Larsen. Amber Lippert. Brian Loftus. Nicole Matthews. Nathan McKelvey. Melinda Meaney. Laura Picchnik, Leah Pumford. Lindsay Rajt. Bridget! Service. Nick Steele. Lauren Stincman. Casey Stormes. Tonya Ulrich and David Welton. Seventh grade High honors. 3.5 to 4.0 — ‘Cathy Ander­ son. ‘Sarah Barry. •Matthew Beachnau, •J.N. Brown. ‘Sarah Chamberlain. ’Paul Coscarelli, • Brandon Dahn. ‘Jill Dimond, •Heather Drumm. •Raechelle Easey, •Steven Flohr. ‘Rex Foreman. "Brittany Galisdorfer. ‘Malt Gergen. •Elizabeth Gib­ bons. ‘Lindsay Hemcrlmg. ‘Jen Hender­ shot, ‘Lauren Hendrix. ‘Amy Hermenitt. •Jennifer Heuss. •Melissa Hodges. ‘Justin Huss. ‘Leland Jennings. ‘Jon Katje. ‘Aaron Keller. ‘Mark Lockwood. ‘Elizabeth Meek. •Adam Miller. ‘Samantha Oakland. •Rhonda Penncpackcr. ‘Chad Ray. ‘Jessica Roll. ‘Jenessa Rude. ‘Margaret Schinner. ‘Karey Schlachter. ‘Matt Schnackcnbcrg. •Heidi Schroeder, ‘Jacob Simpson. ‘Kristi Spurgeon. ‘Danielle Swift. ‘Natasha Ward. •Kristen Wildem. ‘Thomas Williams. •Taylor Wisner. ‘Kelli Zerbcl. Roselee Hostetler. Joann Bailey. Adam Branch. Derek Brookmeyer. Jeremy Buller. Larissa Carr. Diane Eerdmans. Bnenne Hallifax, Amanda Hoke, Brenda Hurless. Kim Karmes. Elizabeth King. Kailey Lyons. Amanda Markley. Travis Milleson. Laci Owen. Shannon Pietrangelo. Luke Storm. Amber Travis. Josh Trumble, Star Tyrrell. Lindsay Vanaman, Isaac Weeks. Jessica Winebrenner. Miranda Workman. David Wnghl. Brandi Colvin. Garry Pettit. Lennie Smith. Regina Argo. Bethany Aspinall. Joe Fish, Lindsey Hill. Amanda Hoffman. Dan Holman. Amanda Martin. Matt Norris. Katie Noteboom, Jason Olmstead. Kristan Pettit. Phoenix Spaulding. Derek Strickland. Brian Sutfin. Jacob Vanderhoff. Richard Wank. Katherine Welton and Sara Williams. Honors, 3.10 to 3.49 — Zach Rohe. Dorothy Clemens. Ian Dudley. Amanda Hause. Brandy Kenyon, Casey Kovalcik. Lindsey Lambert. Nurisa Mancuso. Kylee O'Heran, Andy Powell. Katharine Rogers. Adam Schantz. Gregory Seeber. Maria Soto. Fred Thomas. Gena Tonnen, Lucas Waters and Sunny Basler. Honorable mention. 3.0 to 3.09 — Elijah Agee, Brett Allen. Cassandra Ames. Bill An­ thony. Nicole Baird. Sara Bassett. Briannc Beach, Andy Benningfield, Jeff Berg. Josh Boulter. Dara Carpenter, Sam Cary. Tim Cole. Josh Desvoignes, Leana DeVoe. Lacey Fassett, Jason Gallagher. Matt Gieseler, Jenny Guidet. Matt Harper. Paul Henney, Heather Hinckley, Jamie Howell. Brandon Lee. Dan McKinney. Ben Newsted, Lucas Overmire. Amanda Phillips. Christina Pyle. Travis Robinson. Mike Swainston. Tyler Whitney and Kevin Williams. Sixth grade High honors. 3.5 to 4.0 — ‘Darrell Bar­ num. ‘Lauren Beach. ‘Amanda Bechler. ‘Carrie Bolthousc. ‘Josh Clevenger, •Courtney Colvin. ‘Nicole Doozan. •Chelsea Evans. ‘Matt Hayes. ‘Justin Hutchins, ‘Joey Keller. ‘Heather Krebs. •Mike Nitz. ‘Emily Smith. ‘Jessica Storm. •Sara Wank. ‘Andrew Whiting. ‘Ryan Winebrenner. ‘Daniel Worth Samantha Allerding. Hilary Appleby. Laura Dickinson, Kelli Flohr. Carl Furrow. Keli Misak. Amanda Schantz. Jeremy Shilling. Tyler Tossava. Eric Carpenter. Christopher RemIcy. Eric Vandervccn. Kyle Bellgraph. Stephanie Courtright. Sarah Haines. Jenny Miller. Angela Eggers and Joel Strickland. Honors. 3.10 to 3.49 — Brandon Burke. Christopher Donalds. Jenny Jenkins. Leslie McKay. David Ockerman. Jessica Shelllenbarger. Brenda Westfall, Alicia Birman. Erin Bradley. Jack Holden. Dan Hollman. Denisha Jordan. Scott Smcdbcrg. Amy Abbott. Noah Angeletti. Tiffany Davis, Ashley Keeler. Jon Kendall. Bert Kosbar. Molly Kruko, BillieJoe Lancaster. Carmen Noviskey. Ben Olmsted, Lindsay Overmire. Trenton Smith. Eric Vandcrmolcn and Anna Walker. Honorable mention. 3.0 to 3.09 — Angelia Aspinall. Adam Carroll. Scott Conrad. Brad Currier. Roberta Earl, Kristi Guidet. Kara Hill. Mike Hubbard. Melissa Hutch­ ings. Janna Jackson. Christopher Komondy, Blake Komstadt. Brandon Lawrence. Victoria Mahmat, Candra Morrow, Adam Reil, Jes­ sica Roush. Lindsey Service. Joe Shaeffer, Barrett Sherwood. Chad Snell. Josef Swinkunas. Ashley Travis. Dianna VanBoven. Nathan Witkins and David Wilson. •Indicates 4.0 WHO IS STEVE DEBOER? STIVE DEBOER IS YOUR BARRY COUNTY SHERIFF. He was appointed to finish the term of retiring Sheriff David Wood. On January 1,1995, Steve became your Sheriff. Steve and his wife, Julie, live in the Hastings area. The DeBoers have made a commitment to Barry County as demonstrated by their strong involvement in the community. They are members of Gun Lake Community Church. They have one adult daughter, Katie. MORE ABOUT STEVE... Vietnam Veteran - U.S. Army Bronze Star Recipient 23 years MICHIGAN STATE. POLICE Trooper - Owosso Sergeant - Ionia F-Lt/Post Commander - Wayland Life Saving Award SHERIFF OF BARRY COUNTY appointed January 1, 1995 WHAT HAS STEVE DEBOER DONE FOR YOU AS SHERIFF DURING THE PAST 18 MONTHS? 1995 spending for the department was held within budget Sought and received $268,696 in grants to increase road patrol and build an addition on the jail New computers for the road patrol and jaff Michigan Sheriffs' Association MI LEIN Policy Committee In the process of obtaining video arraignment to increase road patrol and reduce liability Graduate FBI National Academy Reinstated the DARE program Bachelor Degree Calvin College Organizational Leadership December 1996 First Vice Commander Hastings American Legion First Vice President West Ml Law Enforcement Assoc. Vice Chairman Barry County Silent Observer STEVE IS A MEMBER OF... Hastings American Legion Hastings Elks Hastings Kiwanis Nashville VFW Hastings Men’s Softball League Ducks Unlimited Administrative Board Barry Co 911 Technical Board Barry Co 911 Hastings Pine Rest Advisory Board Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce West Michigan Law Enforcement Assoc. MI Sheriffs' Association MI National Academy Associates National Assoc. Veteran Police Officers Lowered the cost of office supplies and Jail food by changing to a local vendor Lowered the cost of inmate medical care by entering into an agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield Improved cooperation between the Sheriff’s Department and the State Police to provide the best possible police protec­ tion for the citizens of Barry County. Entered into an agreement with Hastings State Police and City Police to form a major crime investigative team Involved in the restoration of the Barry Co. Silent Observer program IF STEVE HAS DONE THIS FOR YOU IN 18 MONTHS, JUST THINK WHAT HE CAN DO FOR YOU DURING 4 MORE YEARS! Let Steve's EXPERIENCE, DEDICATION AND INTEGRITY work for you. Vote DEBOER for Sheriff on AUGUST 6TH Paid for by the Committee to Elect Sheriff DeBoer, P.O. Box 353, Hastings, Ml 49U58 �I Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25, 1996 te. Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen The Olympic games can be contagious and outrageous Hooked on the Olympic Games. For five days. I have spent most, if not all my time away from work, glued to my teievision set caught up in this competition between nations. So here are my Jim Jensen Moments, filled with passion and personal insight into the Games. Here, in my own Olympic village, I strive to capture as much of the Olympic feeling that 1 can. Together with my two birds — Bo and Bobbie, the gold and silver medalists in all squawking events — we absorb the stories, the gold winning moments and all of the pageantry that can only be experienced once every four years. I am not a big swimming fan. but I enjoyed watching a pair of University of Michigan swimmers go 1-2 in the 400-meler individual medley. Gold medal winner Tom Dolan has severe asthma, but it didn't stop him from following through and capturing his dream. Another super swimming story came from another 1-2 U.S. finish when 15-year-old Beth Botsford and her mentor Whitney Hedgepeth made their waves in the pool. And what makes the U.S. success even more sweet is the fact that the powerful Chinese team is basically sinking and the reason for their downfall is an unknown throughout the swimming world. Ever since I received my driver's license some 13 yean ago. I have not ridden a bicycle, but I did enjoy the ride that Jeannie Longo traveled m her quest for greatness The French cyclist is hated by nearly everyone (including her own teammate), but that doesn't bother her as long as a gold nbbon is placed around her neck. As one NBC feature indicated. Longo is sort of the Ty Cobb of her time and her sport and you can't dispute her greatness, despite of her often-used temper. Volleyball ;s one of my favorite sports. Elaina Oden and her sister Bev are two of the hardest hittjng spikers in the entire worldThtre's even a shot for this U.S. team to capture a medal, but it won't be easy with powers such as China lingering as future opponents. And what about Lisa Leslie and the rest of that U.S.A, women’s Dream Team. On Sunday. 1 watched point guard Dawn Staley deliver a sweet dish to a wide open Leslie for a picture-perfect hoop. In that game, the U.S. women scored 101 points. The U.S. men tallied just 96 in their opener. In its matchup with Angola — Charles Barkley's favorite team — the U.S. managed just 87 points Go figure. You ask what my most-anticipated event was before the Games even started? Surprise, women's gymnastics as this U.S. team is filled with so much potential, so many stories and so much inner controversy that somebody should make their story into a soap opera or something. Whai the U.S. team — Kerri Strug. Shannon Miller. Dominique Moceanu. Jayne Phe:ps. Amanda Borden. Amy Chow and Docninque Dawes — did on Tuesday night was something special and Strug's effort, in particular, was well worth losing another hour of sleep for. After hurting herself on her first vault. Strug shook off all the pain to give her squad a team Olympic Gold on her second vault. Just one of those moments that makes the Olympics well worth remembering I even made time to watch some of the rowing the other night, although I must admit that the excitement of that sport makes me a little groggy. Still, the champion squawkers made sure that 1 was ready when the next event came on the tube. Not all the teams or individuals I root for are from the U.S.A. Sometimes I find myself cheenng for an athlete from Denmark or one with a heart-warming story that justifies a gold medal. You know, the kind of story that sounds like this: Beth began training for gymnastic gold at age three when her mother put her into a basket that sailed across the ocean and found its way onto an Olympic training site in another more-developed and more financially sound country. To be frank, I would rather watch the Olympic Games here in comfortable Hastings than travel to Georgia and fight the traffic, the humidity and all of the other craziness to get to an event and view it from a distance. At least here. 1 don't have to worry about getting back and forth from my Olympic village to my place of work. •Broncos Prepare: The 1996 Western Michigan Univr^iiiy football media day is Wednesday. Aug. 7 at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo. Coach Al Molde's Broncos are the only team in the Mid-American Conference to post winning records every year in the 1990s and they will open 1996 with a home game against Eastern Illinois on Aug. 29. By the way. Delton High assistant football coach Mark Nabozny was one of the reasons why Molde's squad has enjoyed so much success in the last decade. •More Broncos: Former Battle Creek Central and WMU basketball star Loon McGee will play in the English Basketball Association for the Leicester Riders next season, according to a story in the July 23 Battle Creek Enquirer. McGee will be reunited there with Bob Donewald Jr., the son of Bronco head coach Bob Donewald •Area Hoops: The Annual Delton Founders Weekend 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will take place at Delton High School on Aug. 10. Cost for the tournament is $60 and _ team may consist of four players. Entries should be mailed to The Annual. Delton High School. 327 N. Grove St.. Delton MI 49046 or Jim Hogoboom at 6300 East D Ave . Richland Ml 49083 (616­ 629-4153) •Area Soccer: The Premier '96 soccer camp will be held in Delton Aug. 5-8 from 6-9 p.m. The camp is for high school boys and girls and will teach players the fundamentals of the game — Passing, shooting, ball control and defense. Techniques will be stressed more than tactics at this camp. Talk to you soon. Football team to dedicate season to “Buzz” The 1996 Hastings High varsity football team will dedicate its season in memory of George "Buzz" Youngs it was decided last week. Youngs, who died on July 14 from a congestive heart failure, was a major presence in Saxons' sports for many years. Each year the high school honors an outstanding male and female senior athlete in his name. This year the varsity football squad wanted to do something special for Youngs so each player will wear a patch on the front chest of their jerseys, according to head football coach Jeff Keller "We would like to do more than that." Keller said of the team's tribute. "We must (however) check the rulings from the State." All high school football teams must adhere to the rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association and that includes w hat and whai cannot be worn on their uniforms. The patches have been ordered through Progressive Graphics a local business in Hastings and will include Young s initials, according to athletic director Tim Johnston. "It goes deeper than that." Johnston said. "There's a history that goes back years and years. Johnston said the sclx.nl will continue to recognize Youngs with a special day in his honor during the fall term. Hastings' varsity gridders went 3-6 last season, but were competing in its first year in the OK White Conference. During the upcoming campaign Ed Youngs. Youngs grandson, is expected to play a key role in the team's success on both offense and defense. Ed Youngs is the third of Youngs' grandsons to play football al Hastings. "Ed was very close to his grandparents and if there was one person (responsible for the tribute), it was Ed," Keller said. Ed Youngs mentioned that teammate Jason McCabe had approached him at football camp last week about the idea of a Hastings’ quarterback Joe Lyons came up with the idea to have the special patch' in memory of George "Buzz" Youngs. dedication to "Buzz" and another teammate, quarterback Joe Lyons, was the first to bring up the idea of the special patch. Team work will certainly be a focus for this Saxons* squad. Ed Youngs said that team dinners and a big push in the weight room will be essential to their success. "I look at this season as my last year in high school." Ed Youngs said. "We will try to get a team focus." The Saxons' season begins on Sept. 6 at Lakewood and the first home game is Sept.. 13 versus Hudsonville. There are discussions I* about arranging something special for thr1 first home game, but plans are not totally' decided upon at this time. '1 With the memorial funds donated in Youngs* honor, the high school ir« considering buying new goal posts for the football field. The field itself will fcatureU new sod in 1996 Donations to the project! should be made to the Hastings High Boosters Club in honor of George "Buzz* Youngs. '' Summerfest hoop tourney set for Aug. 24 The 1996 Hastings Summerfest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is set for Aug. 24 in the parking lot between the Barry County Courts and Law Building and the Cone Zone HYAA signups set for July 27 The Hastings Youth Athletic Association will hold its football and cheerleading signups on Saturday. July 27 from 10 a.m1 p.m. at the Hastings Middle School on Court Street in downtown Hastings. The site was selected upon request to help encourage spectator and participant involvement in this Summerfest activity. The tournament was canceled last year after only five teams' registrations forms were received by the deadline. This year, organizer Gordon McNeill, would like to see a full Held. "It is my hope that the community can once again generate enough interest to hold the tournament." McNeill said. Cost for entering the hoop tourney is $40, per team. Trophies, plaques and medals will, be awarded in both the boy's 13-15 aga, division and the men's 16 and above division. .ft Anyone wishing to participate, can contain Gordon McNeill at (616) 948-4850 or stop by the Prosecutor’s Office foe a registnriqp. form. The team will be manned and organized by volunteers, so anyone wishing to help are encouraged to call. The deadline for entering is Aug. 17. practice field. Football signup fees are $25 per child or $45 per family. Cheerleading fees are $35 for those who do not have pom poms or $25 for those who do have pom poms The football signup is open to all boys in grades 3rd-7lh. while the cheerleading signup is open to all children in grades 3rd-7th. Programs are designed to teach children the fundamentals of the sport, how to be a team player and good sportsmanship. Weight limits are enforced for the protection of the football players. A parent must be present at the signup where coaches and board members will be available to answer questions. If you have any questions, contact co­ president Dan Sciba at (616) 945-3823 or treasurer Laurie Newton at (616) 948-2727. A love for horses has made life fulfilling for Berends family John Berends' love of horses has proven beneficial for himself, members of his family and fellow horse owners from all over Berends did not start off. however, in the equine business A member of the Central Michigan University basketball team from 1963-67. Berends went on to play and coach professional hoops for the Grand Rapids Tickers from 1968-1973 and then taught math and basketball at Vicksburg and Grandville high schools. But. he later enrolled in the veterinary school at Michigan State University and graduated from that program in 1978. Berends opened the Equine Veterinary Services in 1992. a Middleville business at 6700 Moe Rd. that is called today Equine Associates. Inc. Equine Associates. Inc. is an associated group of individual equine practices. Besides Berends. who is a reproductive specialist. Dr Barbara Cloutier. Dr. Stephanie Rubie and Dr. Jeff Bunn also work at the local business which provides 24-hour equine care. It is the only totally equine establishment in Southwest Michigan. The work brings pleasure to John and also bongs his family together al the same time. "We've been very blessed, it's one of those things that the Lord had planned for us." John Berends said. "It's very rewarding, but it's very long hours." Tragedy struck Berends in late November of 1991. as he was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer (fibrous histiocytoma). He had surgery for the cancer in early 1992 and went through chemotherapy for most of that year. All four of John and his wife Donna's children show horses to keep involved in the family activity. I e Golf lessons Golf can be a tough enough sport to master without the help of a speciaii teacher. Here. Jason Sixberry (on left) shows a junior golfer at River Bend the' proper techniques in putting, while Brett Fedorinchik (on right) helps another junior at the Hastings Country Club how to use the driver. w -1 Berends inducted into CMU sH Athletic Hall of Fame John Berends' occupation is a full-time activity for both himself, his wife, their children and others in the family. Ben. 19. has captured National Championship Honors with two mares at the Youth National Show in Oklahoma City and has won other halter and regional championships as well. Brooke. 14. has collected seven National Top 10 honors in Ladies Side Saddle and Country English Pleasure in Oklahoma City. She has also won numerous Regional championships in Side Saddle. Country English Pleasure and Saddle Seal Equitation Stacie. 10. claimed a Top 5 showing in the Reserve Regional Championship in 1996 and a National Top 20 in 1995 at the Saddle Seat Equitation event in Oklahoma City. Katelyn. 6. is a member of the West Michigan Arabian Horse Association and was a Lead line champion in 1995. The Berends family left for Oklahoma City last Friday for the U.S. Youth See BERENDS... Continued on Page 15 John Berends. a former member of Central Michigan University's basketball team, will be inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 21. A ceremony at halftime of the football game between Western Michigan University and CMU will be held for Berends and the other new Hall of Fame members A banquet will also take place the night before the fcotball game "It was a surprise, but a very overwhelming situation for us as a family." Berends said of his induction into the CMU Hall of Fame. "It ranks very high on the list of things that 1 feel are positive in my life." College basketball was a very special activity for the area doctor. He played both forward and guard during his days^ with the Chippewas on teams that had a^ four-year record of 83-22. Berends played for the Chippewas, from 1963-67 and was a scholastic All-^ American twice in his career. He also,x served as the team's captain Following graduation. Berends wentd on to play and coach for the Grand Rapids Tackers from 1968-73. Hitfr Tackers team played against other squads*'1 from Holland. Chicago. Battle Creek and* Pontiac. Berends is now an equine doctor and the owner of the Equine Associates. Inc. in Middleville. ■w •8 MJ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 25, 1996 — Page 15 Softball SCORES Around the Tracks Hastings Men’s Softball League Standings Red Division: W/L Woodland Townehouse................................ 12-2 Hastings Chrysler............................................ 9-3 Carpenter Plumbing......................................... 8-5 Cappon/Thomapplc Motors......................... 7-7 Powers Service................................................. 6-5 Olde Towne Tavern (Red).............................6-7 Paganos..............................................................3-11 Olde Towne Tavern.......................................1-12 Blue Division W/L TNR.................................................................... 12-O Hastings Mutual............................................... 9-3 Jarman Construction........................................8-4 Hahfax/Wilder's............................................... 5-7 Hastings Sanitary Sen.................................... 4-6 Hastings Mfg......................................................3-7 Bill's Safety Service......................................... 3-8 Rudd's No Preference...................................2-10 iensiba’s accident costs im chance at victory 1A collision on lap 156 cost Middleville's Oavc Sensiba a chance for victory last Saturday in an American Speed Association BSA) race in Jennerstown. PA. ^Sensiba was leading Mike Eddy on lap 156 when tragedy struck the local racer. Trying to pass Dennis Lampman. Sensiba spun and was hit by Kevin Cywinski. Eddy missed the incident, but Sensiba was not as fortunate, as his car was damaged and he finished 19th in the race. Eddy ended up winning the event and was followed by Scott Hansen and Cywinski. .Sensiba took the lead on lap 118. but Eddy used specific strategy to earn his firstplace finish. , “The key is being able to run low in turns one and two." Eddy said. "I let Dave (Sensiba) go around, slow down and let the tires come back to me." The ACDelco Challenge Series travels to the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Sunday for the LaCrosse 300. The race will be televised nationally by the Nashville Network starting Kalamazoo Speedway Seven Barry County drivers competed at the Kalamazoo Speedway last Saturday with doe Hastings racer finishing second in his feature event and a Delton driver winning his - Brad Shellenbarger, who started fifth'and finished third in his heat, had a second place performance in the Factory Stock feature at the Speedway. In the feature race. ShHfenbarpcr Parted eighth ’ Also competing in the Factory Stock division were Middleville's Darwin Bergakker and Sieve Carter. Bergakker started fourth in his heal and ended up ninth. In the feature race. Bergakker took a sixth and started out in seventh. ' The playground program is provided free to * Carter started and to finished 10th ofin < from119tha.m. nt Jn. in is also youth in grades Kindergarten through sixth. Rose Bobrace King for 2-5 year his heatisand in theand feature started in fifth There a nominal charge for crafts. Ac­ re in toilet-trained. and finished eighth. crafts, story time, and tivities include games. Two events DeltonSpecial driven tookforpart in week the special Events every Limited Late Model Brandon Lyons are scheduled: A.J.’division: s (formerly Splash) Fri­ a$d Gabc High. day. July 26 j.Information Lyons started second and wonslips his heat. He and Permission for trips then nay started be picked ninth up and and finished returned fourth to in his the playground There is a fee for admission and nnsportation costsinfor Events. (High was 12th hisSpecial heat after starting In-Linerace. Hockey I [th. In the feature High started in In-Line Hockey is offered at Bob King Park in Hastings on Tuesday and Thursday momfrom 10 a.m. to noon. There is no fee for this program for youth in sixth grade and up. Players must provide their ow- skates, pads, and sucks. Camp Corner Well, it's mid-summer and we are having a >last at Camp Algonquin! The weather has Deen warm and dry. and our lake level is back Sown to a respectable level (thanks to the Road and the Algonquin £ The Commission Summer Playground programsLake are Board). There are aFridays few openings y through until July still 26. ivailable inxind ourhours remaining if you will be sessions 9a.m.-noon and have not signed your child up. yet. Don't let L at the following sites: Delton. them miss out on an experience of a lifetime! School (Multi-Purpose Room and We have ); two new counselors thatPark. have ar Hastings. Bob King St.­ rived from rf; Madrid. thisSwifty's past weekend Lake Spam Odessa. Place; and are doing a superb job for us. They will . McFall School (All-Purpose he staying through the end of the month and Playground). then moving on to another YMCA camp. Our remaining sessions for the summer in­ dude one 10/11 year old camp; one 12/13 fear old camp; and two 6-11 year old adven­ ture Day Camps If you are interested in bear­ s' about these programs or any other pro­ grams that we offer, call the YMCA office at 945-4574. B sixth and finished in third. In the Late Model division. Middleville's duo of Ron Finkbeincr and Larry Dahlke Jr. both failed to finish in the feature. Finkbeincr started 13th. but went out on lap 13 in the 100-lap feature due to a crash. Dahlke Jr. started 18th and went out on lap 27 due to mechanical problems. Berlin Raceway Scott Baker won the action-marred Late Model Stock Car race last Saturday, finishing in front of two local participants. Gun Lake's Bob Holley challenged Bake' for the pace setting position and crossed the finish line roughly two feet short of the win. Rob Lewis, of Middleville, also fared well in the 40-lap event taking a third place. Holley stands in first place in the Late Models point standings with 599 points, while Lewis is ninth with 402 points. A party, celebrating the 46th year Anniversary of Berlin, will lake place on Saturday. Included in the spectacle arc a ' fireworks display, an 100-lap Feature race and competitions between the Sportsman Stocks and the Super Stocks. Galesburg Speedway Delton's Ernie Boniface had a weekend of seconds at Galesburg last Saturday and Sunday. Boniface finished second in the Feature C Sportsman Class race on Saturday behind Randy Clear. On Sunday, the Delton racer again took part in the Sportsman C event and again finished second to Clear. Crystal Raceway­ Winners at Crystal last Saturday were Dan Rodgers (Mora Main), Eddie Blackmer (Pro Stock/Pro Truck). Gary Carman (Hobby­ Division) and Terry Shank (Mora Modificds). The SOD Sprints return this Saturday, but the Hobby Stocks will take the night off. 1-96 Speedway Sammy Swindell held off Steve Kinser to clinch the World of Outlaws checkered flag in a 30-lap battle at 1-96 on Monday night. The World of Outlaws was the second event of the Budweiser Triple Crown of Dirt Track Racing. CLARIFICATION Duane Glasgow was the 1965 Rookie Mechanic of the Year at the Indianapolis Speedway and not the Rookie Mechanic of the Year there in 1970. Information provided to the Hasting Banner and used in a story on July 11 was of error. Also. Wayne Landon, of Hastings, is a member of the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame. The Banner regrets omitting his name from a column piece that also ran in the July 11 Banner. Super Fun The Barry County Fair provided many fun moments for area youngsters. Here, a young super cross participant competes in the 4-8 age division in Grandstand action on July 17. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BERENDS...continued from Page 14 Home Run Leaders: D. Miller 13; M Smith II; J. La Cosse 10; A. Snider 9; T. Lyon 9; J. McLeod 9; B. Barber 8; S. Heckman 8; C. Makely 7. Last Week’s Results: MFG 10; TNR 15; TNR 11; Cappon/Thor nappie 23; Woodland 16; Powers 19; Carpenter's 12; Powers 16; Chrysler 14; Chrysler 22; Halifax/Wiider’s 9; Halifax/Wilder’s 12; Jarman 9; Paganos 4; Cappon/Tbornapple 6; OTT 9; Woodland 11; Carpenter's 9; Powers 3; Paganos II. This Week’s Gaines: July 24 — 6:30 Bill’s vs Sanitary; 7:30 TNR vs Sanitary; 8:30 MFG vs Jarman. July 25 — 6:30 Mutual vs Bill's; 7:30 Mutual vs. Rudd’s; 8:30 Sanitary vs. Rudd's; 9:30 MFG vs Halifax/Wilder's July 26 — 6:30 Powers vs Carpenter; 7:30 Powers vs Chrysler; 8:30 OTT vs Chrysler. Hartings Women’s Softball Standings Team W-L Good Time Pizza.............................................. 7-0 HAS Machine..................................................... 6-1 Pennock Hospital............................................. 6-2 True Value........................................................4-3 Olde Towne Tavern......................................... 4-3 J-Ad Graphics.................................................... 3-4 Goodenough Goodies...................................... 2-4 Piston Ring......................................................... 2-5 Jarman Construction........................................ 1-7 Hastings Mutual................................................0-6 Game Results Monday. July 15 — Good Equine Associates, Inc. is located on 6700 Moe Road and is the only totally equine establishment in Southwest Michigan. Nationals, considered to be the "Olympics for youth riders." Both Brooke and Stacie have made the first cut in their divisions and are hoping for top len finishes. "It's a positive that all the kids are riders." John Berends said. "It fils like a glove." Equine Associates. Inc. is most certainly a family operated business. Besides the four children and their parents, Donna's mother, Nell Hill, helps out in the office and her father. Bill Hill, works maintenance at the business. February adding a small animal clinic and expanding the hospital for the horses. Besides his usual horse work. John Berends is also an adunct professional, meaning he can tram students al their farm on Moe Rd. Helping the horses is quite rewarding for John Berends. "There's satisfaction in helping the animals." John Berends said. "They never talk to you in voice, but you see in their eyes the gratitude. They are gracious and very grateful." They plan to expand the business this NOTICE: Residents of Rutland Charter Township The Township will be having a Public Test on August 1,1996 at 4:00 PM for Optical Scan Voting Equipment. Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Barbara Bedford, Clerk CITY Of HASTINGS Announcement of Position Available ENGINEERiNG/TECHNICIAN/ CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Application and a full job descrip­ tion are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Submit application or resume to the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications and/or resumes will be accepted through August 9,1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. CITY of HASTINGS Announcement of Petition Available DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES ■ OPERATOR-3 Application and a full job descrip­ tion are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Submit application or resume to the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through August 9, 1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. Value 25. Hastings P-Ring 5. Game Results Tuesday, July 16 — J-Ad Graphics 12. Goodenough Goodies 8; Olde Towne Tavern 19. Hastings Mutual 3; Pen­ nock Hospital 19. Jarman Construction 2. Dekoo Woata’i Softball Le^ue S-andtap Team W-L Mid-Lata/Otemco Tank............................. 3-1 Liberty Group.....................................................5-1 Goff Products.................................................... 4-2 Budweiser........................................................... 4-3 Clancy Realtors................................................. 3-4 Williams Funeral Home Beverly’s Hair Co........................................ 3-4 McCormick Enterprises.................................. 2-3 R A H Discount................................................. 2-5 Hickory Corners Garage................................ 0-5 CITY of HASTINGS Public Notice Notice Is hereby given that an accuracy teat will be conducted on the automatic tabulating equip­ ment which will be used to tabulate the absent voters ballots tor the August 6, 1996 Primary Election on Thursday. August 1,1996 at 3:00 p.m. In the office of the City Clerk located at 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616 945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800^49-3777 Everll Q. Manahum, City Clerk VOTE for Leadership... VOTE TO RE-ELECT CITY of HASTINGS Public Notice Applications for deferment of Sum­ mer Property Taxes are available at the City Treasurer's Office located at 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. To request said application by telephone, please call 616-945-2468 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. August 10,1996 is the final date for said deferments to be filed with the City Treasurer. This notice is given in accordance with PA503-1982. Everll G. Manshum City Treasurer JIM BAILEY COUNTY COMMISSIONER ■Jim Bailey quickly established a leadership position as county commissioner I teel this type ol leadership needs to continue In Barry County government. As Register of Deeds I support the re-election of Jim Bailey ' Sandy Schondelmayer Bony County Register of Deeds Pad kx by CommMee Io Beet Jkn satay I no Boeder Dr.. HaSngk Ml 49054 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 25. 1996 CARLTON TOWNSHIP FIRE RENEWAL PROPOSAL GIRL, Megan Irene, bom July I6. 1996 at 9:39 a.m. at Pennock Hospite* to Otto and Angela Momence of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14Vi ozs. and 21 '4 inches long BOY, David Jeffrey, bom July 14. 1996 at 6:19 a.m. al Pennock Hospital to Cindy and Jeff Kaczmarczyk of Hastings Weighing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20U inches long. GIRL, Chrystal Meric, bom July 16. 1996 at 9:05 a.m. at Pennock Hospital to Ernie and Angi Boniface of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21U inches long. GIRL, Lauren Elizabeth, bom June 29, 1996 at 4:02 p.m. at Pennock Hospital to Lunda and Bruce Butters of Pennfield Township. Weighing 8 lbs. 5^ ozs. and 21 Vi inches Rob and Tammy Geiger of Clarksville are pleased to announce the arrival of Eric Steven on Friday. July 5 at 5:52 p.m. at Butterworth Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Grandparents are Larn and the late Pat Patrick of Clarksville and Von and Yvonne Geiger of Lake Odessa. j ’ Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Carlton Township be renewed at 1 1/2 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) lor a period of 4 years. 1997 through 2000 inclusive for fire protection within the Township; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage of said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $48.5000. r YES NO — .......... BOY, Jason Todd, weighing 9 lbs.. I oz. and 21 inches long, bom on July 15 to Jason and Susan Morgan from Dixion, Tennessee. Pro­ ud grandparents are Dennis and Kay Morgan and proud great-grandparents are Luela Morgan and Oliver and Joyce Boulter. 1 1 5 , 1 11 1 ’ ml ’ L ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ROAD RENEWAL PROPOSAL long. GIRL, Selena Jean, bom June 24. 1996 at 10:26 a.m. at Pennock Hospital to Raquel and Jeffrey Smith of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 2016 inches long. tl Shall tne previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the Michigan ’’ Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Orangeville Township be renewed at 1 1/2 mills ($1.50 per , $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 1996 through 1999 inclusive for road construction, upgrading, and \ GIRL, Felicia Acelia. bom July 17. 1996 at 3:53 a.m. at Pennock Hospital to Lori and Joe Diaz of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, bom June 26. 1996 at 11:42 a.m. at Pennock Hospital to Diana Viiek and Joey Thurlby of Vermontville. Weighing 3 lbs. 5 ozs. and 16 inches long. maintenance, and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first u year an estimated $87,505. „ □ YES □ NO ' • B - NOTICE PRIMARY ELECTION •03 •ml MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION TO THE QUAURED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1996 The Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts - Barry County, Michigan YES NO ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP PL 6912 S. Boulter Road Village of Orangeville Township Hall 664-4522 8094 Tasker Road, oft M-66 at Assyria Center. Bellevue Township Hall BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PREC, 6424 Bedlord Road, Hastings /. i! Shall the previous voted increase m the 7 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Maple Grove Township be renewed at one (1) mill (41.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 1996 through 1999 inclusive for the purpose ol providing Fire Department Equipment Ambulance Department Equipment, maintaining equipment and housing and operating same; and shall the Township levy such RENEWAL in mill­ age for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $20,000? • 01 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. PREC. fl A MB 10155 Norris Road, Delton Township Hall 623-2664 (M-37 South) township Hall 948-2022 PRAIRIEVU-E TWP, PREC. f2 BARRY TOWNSHIP PREC.fl 11351 Lindsay Road. Plainwell Pine Lake Fire Department 623-5101 Kellogg School Road. Hickory Corners Fire Station BARRY TOWNSHIP PREC. f2A 155 East Orchard Street. Delton Township Hall CARLTON TOWNSHIP Oto Welcome School 85 Welcome Road. Hastings 945-5990 CASTLETON TOWHSHE 915 Reed Street. Nashville Township Hall (517) 852-9479 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP 885 river Road. Hastings New Township Had. 948-9690 HOPE TOWNSHIP. PREC. fl 1l2 5463 South Wan Lake Road. M-43 Hastings - Township Hall. 948-2464 IRVING TOWNSHIP. PREC>12 Comer ol Woodschool Road & Wing Road Hastings - Irving Township Hall JOHNSTON TOWNSHIP 13555 Bedford Road. M-37 Township HalVFire Station 721-9905 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP 721 Durkee St. Nashville Township Hall 852-0872 2461 Heath Road. Hastings Township Hall 948-2194 THORNAPPLE TWP, PREC, f 1 3885 Bender Road. Middleville Thornapple-KeBogg High School 795-3394 THQRNAPPLE TWP. PREC. 92 200 E. Main. Middleville Township Hall 795-7202 WQQPLANP TOWNSHIP PREG. flAA.18 156 S. Main Street, Woodland Fire Station & township Hall. 367-4915 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N. Bnggs Road, Middleville Township Hall 795-9091 Cm OF HASTINGS WARD fl 519 East Grant Street. Hastings Northeastern School WARD #2 1300 South East St, Hastings Southeastern School WARD #3 232 West Grand St.. Hastings Juraon High School - Gym WARD f4 232 West Grand Str.. Hastings Junior Hig Schools - Gym Evert Manshum. City Clerk - 945-2468 Sheriff Also, to vote on the following proposals listed below County wide proposals: Ballot A Establish Separate Tax Limitation - Six Years Ballot B: Chartton Park - Renewal of 1/4 mLI for Ton Years Ballot C 1 Mill - Road Com.Txsston - Asphalt Plant - One Year Ballot 0: 1/2 MM lor Animal Shorter - One Year TOWNSHIP PROPOSALS ■ SEE NOTICES PLACED ELSEWHERE IN NEWSPAPER Electors who wish to recave an Absentee Voter ballot for the primary elect on by mail. May submit an A V applcabon August 3. 1996 Elector* qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Primary Election may vote m person m the Clerk s ASSYRIA JOHNSTOWN Dena Miller 10570 M-66 MashvilX? Ml 49073 Phone (616) 758-3410 June Doster 1815 Lacey Rd Dowling Ml 49050 Phone (616) 721-9905 Debra Dewey-Perry dDelton Ml 49046 Phone (616) 671-5171 CABLIQN Wilma Daniels 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-5990 CASTLETON Loma Wilson 915 Reed Street Nashville Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-9479 HASTINGS CHARTER Bonnie L. Crutlenden 2010 E. Quimby Road Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 845-3291 ShSey R. Case 1061 W. Brogan Road Hastings Ml 49058 Home (616) 945-5722 Office (616) 948-2464 Emi^Hamson 6925 Parmaiee Rd Middleville Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9915 Event Manshum HASTINGS CITY CLERK 102 S. Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (6161 945-2468 .if n □ NO*, CASTLETON TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL NO. 2 >1 •T ‘1 Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Paragraph 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Castleton Township by renewed at 1/4. mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 1997 through 2000 inclusive for ambulance equipment; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $8,098. YES n iti 3 si If NO 11. • o: rtl BARRY COUNTY TOWNSHIP PROPOSITIONS - AUGUST 6,1996 ■’) HOPE TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL #1 FIRE PROTECTION AND CEMETERY MILLAGE RENEWAL JU Shall the previous voted increase in The 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Mlchlgan-h- an estimated $54,000? And any additional offcars that may ba on the ballot, a Convention of the Democratic and Republican parties BAfifiY □ YES Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Hope Township be renewed at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of tax- * able value) for the period of 1997 through 1999. inclusive tor the purposes of fire protection and cemetery main- n tenance; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage tor these purposes, thereby raising in the first year v County Clerk County Treasurer Registrar of Deeds Teddie Soya 4205 Davidson Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9304 Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Paragraph 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Castleton Township be renewed at 3/4 mill ($.75 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 1997 through 2000 inclusive for fire equipment; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $24,294. • For the purpose of placing In nomination candidates for the following offices: Congressional Representative in Congress State Legislature Representative County: County Commissioners Township. Supervisor Prosecuting Attorney Clerk BALTIMORE A rd RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP IRYWG TOWNSHIP. PREC. fl 112 State Street. Freeport VHlage Hall 795-5330 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL NO. 1 MAPLE GROVE YES HOPE TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL #2 ADDITIONAL FIRE PROTECTION AND CEMETERY MAINTENANCE MILLAGE FOR 1996 Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Hope Township imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by . 1929 mills (#.1929 per $1.000 of taxable vaw®> for 1996 to provide additional funds for fire protection and cemetery maintenance; and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for such purpose, during 1996. which increase will raise an estimated levy of $9,830? YES Susan Butler 9752 Evart Rd Nashville Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-1859 ORANGEVILLE Darlene Harper 11031 Wildwood Rd. Shelbyville Ml 49344 Phone (616) 672-7149 PRAIRIEVILLE Normaiean Campbell 10115 S. Norris Rd Delton Ml 49046 Phoen (616) 623-2664 RUTLAND CHARTER Barbara Bedford 2561 Heath Rd Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-2194 THQRNAPPLE Donna Kenyon 200 E Mam Si Middleville Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-7202 WOODLAND Cheryl Allen 7304 Cartton Center Road Woodland Ml 48897 Phone (616) 367-4094 YANKEE SPRINGS Harvey VanderBee 284 N Bnggs Rd Middleville Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9091 To Receive an Absent Voter Ballot Contact Your Township or City Clerk. NO NO HOPE TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL #3 ROAD MILLAGE RENEWAL k * J fl .J - £ • ' * Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the Michigan , Constitution of general ad valorem taxes within Hope Township be renewed at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1.000 of tax­ able value) for the period of 1997 through 1999. inclusive tor the purpose of road repair, maintenance and oper­ ating expenses; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for this purpose, thereby raising In the firs* .* >• year an estimated $54,000? YES ’ NO HOPE TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL #44 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BALLOT QUESTION ON ADDITIONAL ROAD MILLAGE FOR 1996 * *I 2! Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Hope Township imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by .1232 ($.1232 per $1,000 of taxable value) for o ot me Micnigan vunaiHuitvM --------1996 for the purpose ouroose of providing additional funds for road repair, maintenance and operating expenses; expenses, anq and, l ' _____ ______ _ 0OC which inrfnaco shall the Township levy such increase in millage for such purpose during 11996. increase will will raiCA raise fln an esti. mated levy of $6,280? YES NO । • , i �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 25, 1996 — Page 17 Asphalt pavers association opposes proposed county plant C p (I Il a v by Mary Warner SuffWrittr Opposition to a proposal by the Barry ninty Road Commission to build an as­ alt plant continues to grow. The Michigan Asphalt Paving Association LAPA) has hired a Grand Rapids public re­ ions firm to manage a publicity campaign ned at defeating a millage proposal that Mild finance construction of the asphalt The MAPA wrote in a recent newsletter to il members that, "On Aug. 6. the voters of E irry County will be asked to support a onen JI property tax assessment for one year to finance the construction of a county-run as­ phalt plant. MAPA has hired Seyferth and Associates, a Grand Rapids public relations fi m. to help conduct a public education c mpaign to inform voters of the economic d advantages and other negative implicati ns of a county-owned and operated plant a d to urge defeat of the proposal." The MAPA formed a political action g sup called, "The Committee to Alert Barry C «nty Voters." The committee is distributii | flyers and placing advertisements in h wspapers. Group members also set up a b oth at last week's Barry County Fair v tere they asked people to join them and g ve out signs urging defeat of the millage proposal. According to a written statement by the committee, the group was prompted to launch the publicity campaign because of "Rowing concerns about the actual costs to pt xiucc asphalt paving material.' Committee spokesperson John Becsey. w io is also managing director of the W \PA, said in the statement that. "We be­ like that the cost to operate and produce as­ phalt paving material will be far greater than w at the county has said it will cost taxpay­ er i. The millage proposal will not raise er Migh money to build the plant and it does nr l include funds for the day-to-day operation o(ihe plant." Ehc statement said that. "According to inddstry figures, it will cost the county Road Commission approximately $15.50 per ton a )halt paving material. Currently. Allegan. Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties spend at xit $16.50 to $17.66 per ton to have privi e asphalt paving contractors produce, de­ li' sr and place asp>ialt paving material. The county will spend $1 million before it an produce one ton of asphalt paving ma­ te al." Becsey said. "It could save taxpayers m ney. without spending the $1 million, th ough competitive bids from private contr ztors like surrounding counties." (A total of ilmost $900,000 is expectei to be gener­ al d from the millage if it is passed.) fhc written release also said the commu­ te is concerned "about the quality of the as­ g ft paving material that the county will pr iduce High quality paving material is nt rssary to build good roads." Phe statement also said that asphalt plants require staffs of specialized technicians to run th m. and salaries for such a staff could cost B jy County $148,500. based on a compar­ ia n of salaries for private industry asphalt These are the types of costs that would mficatc the county will have to come back to the voters with a request for additional "he committee is also concerned about po­ tential legal problems for the county, accord­ in to the release. "A past circuit court nil­ in may prevent the Barry County Road C mmission from supplying asphalt paving mltenal to Barry County cities, villages, and ar c< C at m vi 1 school within the county. In Cass mty. a circuit judge ruled that the Cass unty Road Commission could not supply >halt paving labor, materials, or equipnt to any person or entity, public or prie. for use in paving airport runways. school system facilities, or parking lots which were not part of Cass County roads or under the direct statutory authoniy and con­ trol of the Cass County Road Commission " MAPA is a non-profit trade organization made up of members of the asphalt paving industry. It currently has some 46 associate members and 31 contractor members Jack Kineman. manager of the Barry County Road Commission, said there are "several mistruths" in the committee's writ­ ten release. Kineman said additional millage will not be needed to operate the asphalt plant. The Road Commission is including the cost of operating the plant in the amount it says it will cost to produce the asphalt. The Road Commission is now paying an average of $18 a ton to purchase asphalt from private contractors, according to Kine­ man The asphalt plant stall salary can be paid, malenah acquired, and the asphalt pro­ duced for a total of $14 per ton. he said Also. Kineman sa.d. the Road Commis­ sion will not have to hire additional person­ nel to staff the plant. Staffing will be done with existing Road Commission personnel. Kineman said Staff will be freed up to oper­ ate the plan! because fev • r truck drivers will be required to haul asphalt to and from outof-county private asphalt contractors, he said. And. Kineman said, the plant will not re­ quire the services of expensive specialized technicians. "We have mechanical people en­ tirely qualified to run the plant." he said. Some specialized services, such as quality control testing, can be performed through outside firms. Kineman said, for "a mim- mum charge " Kineman also said the county can not ob­ tain cheaper asphalt by shopping around for the lowest paced material offered by private contractors. Kineman said Barry County cannot get bids for material of $16 or $17 a ton for as­ phalt. as counties like Allegan. Kalamazoo and Van Buren arc able to get. because Barry is a rural county and it would cost private contractors more to haul their material to t| V « p a H S H e E H Il K d V fi C F X 5 3 I ( I i conditions of a mortgage modo by Michael A. rofwcTnon and Robin A. Zimmerman. husband d wtfo. to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation irtpogss. dated February 14. 1990. and recorded February 14. 1990 In liber 495. on Pagels) 253. rry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by d Mortgagee to Fleet Mortgage Corporation by rsne oss«gnment(») doted March 8. 1990. and orded on June 1. 1990 in liber 499. on Page 909. rry County Records. Michigan, on which morige there is claimed to be due at the date hereof i sum of Thirty Six Thousand Nine Hundred enty Four and 72/100 Oollon ($36,924.72). in­ ding in erest at 9.500% per annum Jnder the power of sale contained in said mor>ge and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ led. notice is hereby given that said mortgage II be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged tmtses. or some part of them, at public vendue the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings thigon. at two o'clock a.m. o>« August. 15. 1996. id premises are situated in the City of stings Barry County. Michigan. and are describ­ os: The North 1 /2 of lots 6 and 7 ol Block 7 of the stern Addition to the City, formerly Village of stings Michigan, according to the recorded plat sreof. except the North 10 feet of said Lot 6. The redemption period shall be 6 months from > dote of such sole unless determined abon nded in accordance with 1948 Cl 600 3241a in »ch cose the redemption period shall be X days im the dote of such sole tted July 3. 1996 let Mortgage Corporation ^signee of Mortgagee IAP1RO 8 AIT Attorneys Of. Big Beaver Rd . Suite 190 ay Michigan 48063 10)609-3900 eNo 960674 (8/1) commercial asphalt producers to obtain (he See ASPHALT, Page 19 In America, you are not requited to offer food to the hungry O' O* shelter tv> n (<-st the th-n.qs reali, don ! na.r -o rtn ........... Julian. £4rias and Christopher T. Thompson are pleased to announce their ‘Wedding To th* M million of you who »olunt**»ed tun* «nd money UU yex thonkt <©» oil you’w ynen imoqm* whot mwt COuW do UH l400H4IVt5 It iwtwt in th* »o>M you con do Read ALL the SPORTS of Barry County • Hastings • Middleville • Maple Valley • Lake Odessa • Delton on ^Friday, S4ugust 9,1996. 'Friends are invited to join in their celebration from 5:00 p.m to ? at the Algonquin 'Lake 'Lodge. ATTENTION BARRY COUNTY VOTERS This booth at the Barry County Fair was sponsored by the Committee to Alert Barry County Voters, a political action committee made up of private asphalt contractors opposed to construction of the Barry County asphalt plant. Pictured is Deb Willits. PART-TIME CASHIER WANTED Immediate opening for person who desires to provide friendly, top quality work. Part-time with flexible hours. Please apply in person at.. Barry County Lumber 225 N. Industrial Park Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3431 CITY of HASTINGS J ANNOUNCEMENT OF PART-TIME CLERICAL POSITION AVAILABLE This position serves as the Receptionist and Secretary for the Hastings Industrial Incubator and Economic Development Department. Duties include preparation and distribution of correspondence, mail distribution, communication and rent collections. Providing assistance to incubator visitors for building orientation and delivery of communications to the Hastings City Hall are required. The position requires a knowledge of Microsoft Solution Series software In a Windows format and typing skills at 40 words per minute or better. The starting wage for this position is $7.00 per hour for a twenty (20) hour work week. Application and a full job description are availably, upon request, at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Submit application and/or resume to the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through August 2, 1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. On Aug. 6, H>e Bony County Rood Commijiion wit oik Bony County Votera Io vole on o millage increase purchase and construct an asphalt manufacturing plant. Whai You Should Know Before You Vole Aug. i legally, the Barry County Rood Commission may not supply asphalt paving mate­ rial Io Barry County cities, villages and schools; o key element |n*the road commis­ sions plans. . -'"i: S? (/) Use Barry County Rood Commission will spend $20,000 on a public campaign on lire millage proposal However, the Barry County Road-Commission wJI npl repoint while edge lines on counly roads duo Io lackp/fund<t^. | The Barry County Road Commission wants to spend about $1 million Io purchase and construct on asphalt plant before it canproduce one Ion of asphalt paving material That $1 million could purchase more than 60,000 Ions ol aspholl paving material. Earlier this year, the Bony County Rood Commission received three bids for less than $ 17 per Ion Io purchase asphalt paving material. The Barry County Rood Commission will have to spend approximately 121.29 per ton to operate, pro­ duce, deliver ond place (pave) its own asphalt paving material. Neighboring Van Buren.County,which seeks low price competitive bids from pri­ vate contractors, poysIld SO por ton Io liove asphalt paving material manufac­ tured, delivered and placed (paved). kT Allegan and Kolamazoo counties, which seek low prices by competitive bids from private contractors, poy about $17.65 per ton to liove ospholl paving material manufactured, delivered and placed. (STOP) HIGHER TAXES vote \/ and [|Q of BIGGER GOVERNMENT Shall the City of Hastings amend the Hastings Charter adopted November 2, 1993. to increase the levy of mill­ age from the current rate of 16.2 mills to a rate of 16.95 MHIs. earmarking said increased .75 Mill for the opera­ tion and maintenance of a municipal cemetery? □ YES □ NO IRVING TOWNSHIP ARE MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Inring Township be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 1997 through 2000 inclusive tor Fire Protection (general township operating pur­ poses of such other specified purposes as the township board wish to designate): and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising the first year an estimated $54,000. □ YES □ NO CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS PROPOSAL TO RECOUP MILLAGE ROLLBACK Shall the previously authorized charter millage for the Charter Township of Hastings, as reduced by the required millage rollback which would result in a levy of .8268 per $1,000 of SEV) be increased by .1732 ($.1732 per $1.000 of SEV) to offset such millage reduction for levy in the years 1996 through 2001 inclusive which increase will raise in the first year of levy the estimated sum of $6,839.85 over that previously levied? □ YES □ NO ON COUNTY ASPHALT PLANT PAID FOB BY THI COMMfTTVI TO ALItT BAMY COUNTY VOTIM PX3. box m, HAsrmos, mi CITY OF HASTINGS MUNICIPAL CEMETERY MILLAGE PROPOSITION rf Zl a M O b M w rt B h ft T d Barry County. Those other counties. Kine­ man said, have centrally-located pnvalelyowned asphalt plants where it docs not cost the asphalt contractor as much to haul the matenal lo the particular area of the county where it is needed. Road Commission engineer Gregory Lamberg said the Road Commission has to drive trucks long distances to out of county At Wendy’s Management Is More People Work Than Paper Work WE HAVE OPENINGS FOR MANAGEMENT TRAINING CANDIDATES IN THE HASTINGS AREA Our outstanding growth and increasing volume are due to a good product and good people. If you have the skills to train and motivate others plus the drive to succeed in a fast paced business, we can start you in a management program that will give you everything you need to achieve your goal. Food service experience is helpful but not required. Proven leadership skills are vital. We offer: • Good Salary while training • Bonus program Send resume to: • Medical'Dental Dave Wanglekowski Sunion &. Assoc., Inc. • 40l(k) 714 W Mich Ave. • Regular performance reviews Jackson. Ml 49201 • Paid vacations after one year an equal opportunity employ er �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 25. 1996 Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas The interior of the Woodland post office, zip code 48897, is being repainted. Chns MacFarlane, acting postmaster, made ar­ rangements to have the work done. Kun Figel is doing most of the work, with postal employees helping. MacFarlane was pair­ ing trim when I was in the post office Fri­ day. A white primer coal was applied over the original green and now a soft gray is being put on. Where the painting is finished, it looks clean and fresh. MacFarlane said she will only be here an­ other week or two before she returns to her regular job in Grand Rapids. She has no idea who will be sent next. Between noon and 1 p.m. last Wednesday, two Woodland fire vehicles rushed to Lucy Jordan's house, where a tree was on fire. Joyce Weinbrecht Lnd I were having lunch at the Woodland Townchouse and were told where the fire trucks had gone. On my way out to Lucy’s later, I met the fire engines re­ turning. and I could not sec much evidence of a fire when I got to the Jordan residence. Main Street in Woodland ha*. just been repaved, and the new paving goes on south around the curve onto Coats Grove Road. Stripes have not yet been painted on the new pavement. Tim Lind and several others were working on the garage being attached to his new modular house on Amasa Street next to the library. Also last week, two sewer connec­ tions were installed there, one at the new house and another in front of it for another house to be built later. The Rev. Carl Litchfield said the holes dug down to the sewer were probably 20 feet deep. This week Litchfield is at the junior high camp at Wesley Woods. Later this summer, he and his five brothers will sing a concert at Clark Retirement Community, where their mother lives. Three of the brothers are United Methodist ministers. The Lakewood Community Ambulance crew and auxiliary held a wedding shower for Joy Aspy-Bamum Smith Sunday afternoon. She was married to Christopher Eric Smith May 26. The couple are now residing in Lake Odessa. The shower was held in the township meeting room, which was decorated with wedding gowns and looked lovely when I stopped by to leave my library bills for Clerk Cheryl Allen to find on Monday home across M-43 from the Woodland School Saturday morning. Several people who were there mentioned that the auction drew a large crowd and that a lot of furniture and household goods were sold before the house and grounds were auctioned The Lake wood Community Ambulance organization bought the Begerow properly, which includes the house that was the home of Frosty and Florence Begerow for many years. Alice Forshey told me they have not decided how it will be used. Perhaps the am­ bulance crew will move into the home in the near future and a shed will be added for the ambulances, or perhaps the ambulances will be left in the Woodland Fire Station and the crew wiil be at the Begerow house. Or per­ haps the house will be rented for awhile to help pay for the property. Eventually, they hope to have a new ambulance building on the property. All of these possibilities as well as ways and means, will be discussed at the next few meetings of the ambulance or­ ganization. Lois Barnum Munn, daughter of Clarabelle and Floyd Barnum formerly of Wood­ land and an alumna of Lakewood High School, received a master of divinity degree in June from Garitt Seminary in Illinois. She received hci deacon’s orders June 13 from the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Conference and now has a church in Wyoming, Mich. She is the sister of Steve Bamum. Thirty families from Lakewood United Methodist Church were at family camp at Lakeside Sunday morning; so the attendance at the church was scant. Only slightly more than 100 were in the church, but when the attendance al the worship service at the camp is added, it will be normal for July. Because Pastoral Assistant John Waite and so many lay people were at the camp, the Rev. Ward Pierce did just about everything for the service in the sanctuary, including the children’s sermon and the scripture reading. The family of Floyd and Audra Cunning­ ham held an open house at the Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Edith, Roger and Erica Buxton spent last week at the Barry County Fair with mer­ chandise from Anne’s Tack Shack. This week they are “horsing around" at a horse camp. Dr. Jack and Helen Tromp are now home from Scotland, where they visited friends and did some sight seeing. morning. There was a big auction at the Begerow Vernon Thompson and Jerry and Mary Thompson, all of Grand Ledge, dropped by my house Sunday afternoon. Vernon and Jerry arc sons of Edward and Evelyn Thomp­ son and grandsons of Lawrence Lucas of Woodland. Their grandfather was a first cousin of my husband and I always enjoy seeing them. New books at the library this week arc “Broken Promise Land" by Marcia Muller. "Final Jeopardy" by Linda Fairstein, and “Honky Tonk Kat" by Karen Kijewski, all mysteries. The recycling station was at the Woodland Township building parking lot this past weekend. It will return one weekend in Au­ gust. Tickets are being sold for the Woodland Lions Club scholarship benefit steak dinner to be held in the Lions Den and the Wood­ land Townchouse Saturday evening. Aug. 3. Only 200 tickets will be sold and only 200 steaks will be available. If you need a ticket, see any Woodland Lions Club mem- HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL (Fourth marking period ending June 5) Seniors High honors. 3.5 to 4.0 — Robin Acker. •Jenae Bailey. Aaron Baker. Katherine Barch, Kelly Bellgr«ph. Craig Bowen, Damian deGoa. ’Shawn Elmer. ’Deborah Griffin, ’Emily Hartman. Shasta Homing. Kristopher Javor, Chad Keizer. Sarah McKelvey, Bradley Miller. Chris Norris, Robert Recburn. ’Lisa Reynolds, Kerri Rugg, Amy Rusch. Aaron Schantz. Eleanorc Schroeder. ’Jamie Scobey, Corey Sceber, •Jeremy Shade, Kim K. Sloan, Elizabeth Slocum. Amber Snocyink, Stacy Strouse, Carrie Varney, Julie Vos. Mandy Watson. Jennifer Welcher. Christa Wetzel. Keri Witker and Chiaki Yamaguchi. Honors. 3.10 to 3.49 — Rebecca Abson. Rickey Argo. Elizabeth Bates. Erin Bechler. Timothy Bird. Kathryn Brandt. Justin Brehm. Rochelle Day. Jenny Dukes. Renae Gutchess, Lynden Higgins. Joshua D. Hill, Seth Hutchins. Sharyn Kauffman. Tammi Kelly, Paul Koutz. Christy LaJoye, Stacy Larke, Colleen Loftus, Sarah McKinney. Leslie Merriman, Katie Metzger. Thomas Pratt. Scott Preston. Dean Replogle. Ken th Sherwood, Staci Simpcon, Holly Thompson and Erica Tracy. Honorable mention. 3.0 to 3.09 — Chris Allen. Ronny Barnes, Matthew Birman, Sara Casarez, Meredith Cole, Dana Davis, Carrie Gasper, David Henney, Jordan Karas. Nicole I would tike to thank THE CALEDONIA FA1MEIS ELEVATOR Hope Township Supervisor August 6 Primary for supporting the small animal sale and purchasing my Reserve Champion Market Wether. Karmes, Betsie Keeler, Travis Moore. Brandy Ordiway. Jennifer Quay. Deanna Sawyer, Amber Spencer, Michael Sloanes, Derek Velte and Wendi Wilson. Juniors High honors. 3.5 to 4.0 — Nicholas Adams. sMichael Burghdoff, Jillian Conrad. Melissa Craven. ’Andrea Dreyer, Martha Gibbons, ’Amanda Hawbaker, ’Janette Jennings, Julie Krebs. Danielle Krepps, ’Michael Krueger. Peter Lewis. Elizabeth Lincolnhoi. Jason McCabe. ’Lisa McKa;. Elcana Mellen. Sarah Miles. Kristen Norris. Marissa Norris. •Tamara Obrciler, Teague O’Mara, Kylie Reed, Jodi Songer, Eric Soya, Malanee Tossava, Jerrid Velte. ’Justin Waters. Darcy Welton, Carrie Westra and Colleen Woods. Honors, 3.10 to 3.49 — Darcie Bolo. Deana Bolo, Shannon Carpenter. Amanda Carr, Melissa Chadderdon, Joshua Cook. Kevin Cooney. Joshua Duits. Timothy Eggleston, Nicholas Feldpausch. Jordan Foreman, David Frisby, Jason Fuller, Lisa Gardner, Jennifer Hayes, Josh F. Hill, Casey King. Kristy Lambert. Manda Meeth. Cassandra Miller. Jennifer Newton. Megan Pierce, Jennifer Schranz. Benjamin Spahr, James Strimback, Andy VanKoevering, Alexander Voss and Sossity Wolfe. Honrable mention. 3.0 to 3.09 — Stacia Beard, Devan Endres, Angela Erway. Richard Holzmuller, Jonathan Lawrence. Keri Schroeder. Amanda Seeber, Becky Shorkey, nr vlu.i/ The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 23, 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Katie Kimmel CITY of HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY PROPOSITIONS - AUGUST 6,1996 Public Notice COUNTY OF BARRY PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH SEPARATE TAX LIMITATION Notice is hereby given that the August 5,1996 regular meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings Industrial Incubator, 1035 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan. Shall separate tax limitations be established for a period of six (6) years. In 1997 through 2002 inclusive or until altered by the voters of the County, for the County of Barry and the townships and intermediate school districts within the County, the aggregate of which shall not exceed seven (7) mills? County of Barry...................................................... 5.87Mills Townships................................................................ 1.00Mills Intermediate School Districts..............................0.13Mills YES NO The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945- 2468) or TDD call relay senri­ ces 1-800-649-3777. CHARLTON PARK MILLAGE RENEWAL SHALL THE PREVIOUSLY VOTED INCREASE IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATION OF GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES WITHIN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, OF 1/4 (ONE-QUARTER) MILL (TWENTY-FIVE CENTS ($.25) PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF TAXABLE VALUE DETERMINED PUR­ SUANT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION 3 OF THE MICHIGAN CONSTITUTION), BE RENEWED FOR TEN (10) YEARS. THE YEARS 1997 THROUGH 2006, INCLUSIVE, FOR OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PURPOS­ ES AT CHARLTON PARK, WHICH LEVY WILL RAISE THE FIRST YEAR THE ESTIMATED SUM, OF $224,175. YES Evert I G. Manshum City Clerk NO PROPOSITION TO INCREASE THE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATION ON AD VALOREM TAXES TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE AND ERECTION OF AN ASPHALT PLANT FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE PURPOSES Shall the 15 mill limitation on general ad valorem taxes within the County of Barry. State of Michigan, imposed by Article IX; Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased for said County for the year 1996 only, by one (1) mill (one dollar ($1.00) per one thousand dollars of taxable value determined pursuant to Article IX; Section 3 of the Michigan Constitution), for the purpose of acquiring an asphalt plant to be owned and used by the Barry County Road Commission to resurface inadequate roads within the County and to make bituminous paving material available at a reasonable cost to other municipalities withing the County. Said levy is estimated to raise, in the year imposed, the sum of $896,702. YES awards to Lakewood High School graduates from the Woodland area. Hastings High School Honor Roll John Hosler Paid for by Committee to Elect John Hosier 5118 Waldorff. Delton. Ml 49046 Kurt Figel is painting the interior of the Woodland post office ber. Profits from this event go directly into the scholarship fund to be used next year for Off Lindsey Micel. Aleisha Miller. Melissa Moore. Angela Newsted, Jenny NorrikChristopher Olmsted. *Erika Ordiwa’yi Kristen Piechnik. Amy Robbe, Timothy Rounds. Megan Schirmer, Angie Stufli Jonathan Swinkunas, Adam Taylor, Lesley Thornton, Matthew Toburen, Tennille Walter. Erica West. ’Danielle Wildert •Katie Willison, •Katherine Wood-, Kimberly Yoder and Rachel Young. Honors. 3.10 TO 3.49 — Matthew Bamum. Nathan Belcher. Roxanne Renefe Bell. Michelle Bits. Tye Casey. Andrew Courtright, Charlie Cove. Darnell Day', Stacey Duron, Alicia Franzone, Adam GCe. Cynthia Hayes, Greta Higgins, Nicholas Hostetler. Benjamin James. Lynnae Jones, Rebecca Keeler, Jamie Kirkendall, Davjg Koutz. Jennifer Lewis, Kristy Lutz, Jeremy Mallison, Eric McCarty. Laura McKinney, Emily Mead, Iyar Mead, Amber MikolaczyK; Amanda Miller, Matthew Moore, Alyssa Morgan. Misha Neil, Gena Nicholas, Kyle Pohja, Benjamin Potter, Jessica Price. Julia Rcges, Joshua Richie, Kenneth Rose. Ryqn Rude, Kimberly Sawdy, Tiffany Seymouri Patrick Shade, Charissa Shaw. Christopher Stafford. Katy Strouse. Kathryn Thomas^ Heidi Watson and James Yi. _ Honrable mention. 3.0 TO 3.09 — Amy Archambeau, Beau Barnum, Amy Belson, Seth Doe, Joshua Newton, Stacy Pratt, Lauren Reed, Sarah Roush, Carrie Service and Tammy Smith. Freshmen High honors. 3.5 TO 4.0 — ’Bethany Arnett, David Bamum, James Beachnau, William Blair, Sarah Bolthouse, Matthew Bradley. Sarah Byington, Alicia Cooney, Jeffrey Doozan, Dennis Eagle, Nicole Eari, Sally Edger, Erin Englehart, Sindi Felzke, Joey Hawkins, Marc Haywood, Karen Herbstreith, Jessica Huss, Derek Johnson, Rebecca Johnston. Christina I jncatier, •Andrea Larke. Anna Lewis, Michael Lipstraw. Houston Malone, Beauregard Mason, Eric Meek, Katie Miller. Stephen Moray. ’Allyson Morgan. Brooke Nocria, David Parker. Andrea Pond. ’Amber Reid, •Corey Sandusky, Scott Sawyer. Destiny Seeber. Erika Simpson. Amy Songer, Patti Stockham, Laura Storm, Steven Storrs, Amanda Strickland, Jonathan Styf, •Laura Thomas. •Michael Wank. Joshua Warren and ’Adam Whitney. Honora. 3.10 TO 3.49 — Sara Allerding. Angela Boger. Rebecca Carr, Teri Daws, Joshua Dickinson, Sara Fliearman, Jason Flohr. Erica Fulmer, Adam Furrow. Roxanne Galisdorfer. Danielle Golnek. Kan Gregory. Andrew Keller, Elizabeth Kidder. Bethany Miles, Bryan Murphy, Michael Nystrum. Patricia Ochoa, Leslie Ockeman, Bethany Olson. Anthony O’Heran, Jamie Reid. Nickolas Remley, Brooke Rizor. Levi Solmes and Tara Stockham. Honorable mention. 3.0 to 3.09 — Jennifer Bergstrom. Kenneth Hoxwofth, Suzanne Miller, Paul Redbum, Todd Schantz and Todd Smith. Alternative education Honora. 3.10 TO 3.49 — John Belles. •Indicates 4.0 Chair Massages on the sidewalk 10 minutes for NO PROPOSITION TO INCREASE THE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATION ON AD VALOREM TAXES TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE AND ERECTION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER Shall the Constitutional limitation on general ad valorem taxes within the County of Barry, State of Michigan, be increased for said County for the year 1996 only, by one-half (1/2) Mill (fifty cents (.$50) per one thousand dol­ lars of taxable value determined pursuant to Article IX; Section 3 of the Michigan Constitution), for the purpose of constructing an ANIMAL SHELTER to be owned and used by Barry County for the purpose of carrying out legal responsibilities of the County with respect to animals. Said levy is estimated to raise, in the year imposed, the sum of $448.2350. YES NO Nick Thornton, Aaron VanSyckle. Rocky Wager and Felicity White. Sophomores High Honors. 3.5 to 4.0 — •Casey Anderson. Julie Anthony, *Jeff Arnett, Sarah Bellgraph, Anne Burghdoff, ’Carley Case. Amy Coe, Lisa Cooklin. Michelfe Davis. Mylea deGoa. John P. DeWitt, •Rachel Dreyer. ’Cheryl Gibbons, Summer Gillons, Philip Gole, ’Traci Heffelboweh Andrea Jenkins. Sarah LaJoye. Melissi Lancaster. Bess Lyons, Trisha Me Keough, ’Melissa Meaney. Rebecca Merrimati, (Reg. $10.00) RAZOR'S m n m i H4IR0ESICMERS 3E9-S Man • Women Children Cal for an appointment today1 Open 6 days a week ■ Mon -Ri 8 to 8. Sat 8 to 4 Walk-Ins Welcome 112 E. COURT ST . HASTINGS 948-8767 Read the BANNER Every Week for COMPLETE SPORTS COVERAGE of Barry County SPORTS! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 25. 1996 — Page 19 ASPHALT, continued from Page 17 matenal. and then haul the asphalt back to the area where it is being used. Thus, the $18 a Ion the county is paying for asphalt doesn't even include hauling charges. If it did. Kineman said, the asphalt from private MMHractors would cost even more. And. Wisers' time is lied up for hours, and some­ times the Road Commission cannot even be |to{antccd that the asphalt will be available when county trucks arrive al the commercial asphalt plant There is only one asphalt producer tn Barry Count). Lamberg said, and that prodDccr is located on the north edge of the county. The Road Commission cannot use that contractor when it is laying asphalt in other areas of the county, and must seek out asphalt contractors closer to the site being paved. Lamberg said. Thus the county is having to go to four or five different asphalt producers to save on hauling costs. ea*Ktncman also said claims by the Commit­ tee to Alert Barry County that the Road Commission could not legally sell asphalt gupubltc municipalities was not correct. ■Kernan said the Road Commission was "whin its legal rights to sell asphalt to ^kxiIs. villages, townships and other pub­ lic entities, but cannot sell asphalt to private individuals ^Kineman said the Road Commission will fot sell asphalt to private individuals, and thus would not in that respect be competing ^Uh private contractors. ^"Kineman said the concern that the county will be competing with private enterprise is probably the impetus for the MAPA's oppoSUion to the asphalt plant proposal. n"I submit that their interest in this is that they're going to lose some of their busi­ ness." Kineman said. Kineman also said if Bfrry County is successful in producing as­ phalt more cheaply than it can buy it from ips ate contractors, then other counties may Kgm to build their own asphalt plants. "I upk they're afraid we'd set a precedent and flher counties would do this." Kineman said, 'j. think they're afraid because there's a The Road Commission is projecting a pwmgs of $200,000 per year for the county jMfh the new asphalt plant ^Kineman said that when voters go to the Iplls Aug. 6. "it's going to come down to Al-' you gonna believe - outside con(£ctors who work for a profit, or the Barry MUMPING, from page 3 W of Macomb County, with violating Michigan environmental laws. County Road Commission who plows roads, patches potholes, saves dams when they're threatened, and takes pride in work well done." The Road Commission is battling not just the MAPA. hut also a group of Baltimore Township residents calling themselves "Concc.ncd Citizens of Baltimore Town­ ship." The asphalt plant is to be located in Baltimore Township, and the citizens group has expressed concern about the impact the plant will have on the environment and on traffic near the plant. The group has also charged that the Road Commission has not sought a variance from Baltimore Township allowing the rezoning, from agricultural to industrial, of the prop­ erty where the plant will be constructed . The group says the Road Commission should have gotten the variance first before asking for millage money. Road Commission Chairman Bob Russell said the Road Commission "didn't want to spend the time and the money to get a per­ mit before we get the money ." Russell said the Road Commission will address environmental and traffic concerns and obtain required permits from the requisite agencies prior to construction of the plant Citizens group member Jean Herbstreith. who lives on Dowling Road near the prop­ erty where the proposed plant will he if the millage is passed, said the Road Commis­ sion has not satisfactorily addressed her group s concerns "We don't want 20 years down the road to find out our kids are going to have a high cancer rate," she said. Herbstreith also said the comer of Dowl­ ing Road and M-37 has a high accident rale and gravel trucks traveling to and from the asphalt plant could make the situation even worse. A member of the Concerned Citizens of VOTE ON TUESDAY, AUG. 6 FOR SHERIFF AUGUST STH PRIMARY PAID FOR BY COMMITTEE TO ELECT JASON SIXBERRY FOR SHERIFF. 3600 E OUMBY RO . HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PART-TIME BOOKKEEPING DEPARTMENT CLERK WANTED Heater, Refer., Awn., Screen Room, Spare Tire, Curtains, Step NO MONEY DOWN •4 Months at 9.25% VOTE in the August 6 1996 Primary GOOD GOVERNMENT CAN ONLY COME ABOUT WITH A FULLYTNPORMK> PUBLIC Raid for by Committee to Elect Weiler, 4406 E. State Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Hastings Banner at any of these area locations Retirement •) In Hastings — No matter whai you re saving make sense They’re backed by the full faith and credit of the United Stales They cam interest for up to 30 years. And their value is guaranteed to grow al market based rates Ask your employer or banker about saving w ith U.S. Savings Bonds. Or for a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-800-1 I S-BOND I-WXM87-26A3 ^sss®\ (616)374-1200 of Th-.- . money for. US Savings Bonds Petersen Enterprises GET YOUR COPIES ncluded is one count of creating a Ammon law nuisance Attorney General Frank Kelley said. \our reasons. *18.99 A Republican dedicated to the following: ★ Your tax dollars accounted for in full * A fully informed public at all times “9303 S. Division Iri' ■ th solid waste management, water Source protection and wetlands protection You haw Piorvi Who Know Uh Valvoum* WARD O. WEILER for Commissioner 4th District TINT CAMPERS PHONE Education*. M-66 Tire 7775 Saddiebaa Lake Rd (M-66) Lake Odessa, Mi 48849 DUTCHMEN ARE HERE!! 281-1888 ust be held accountable I fully intend b'make certain that the polluters, not the Rhbeyen. pay for their actions." For more information, call Sally Keller, 945-5463. — USED CARS — C/O Ad #472 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058 endants have had ample opportucomply with the law. yet continue tor illegal activities Those (hat pollute our Classes will begin September 16, 1996. Classes for 3 & 4 year-olds are offered 2 days a week. BUY • SELL • TRADE JASON SIXBERRY Noah's Ark Pre-School Hastings. Ml 49056 945-4454 Fax: 945-9914 BusUms: J-Ad Graphics rants of violating portions of the Natural fcAourccs and Environmental Prttfcction Act Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count. plus discounts lor multiple autos, and 50 + drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55 + and security. 126 S "It’s the thing to do”! Paid lor by Committee to Elect Ruts void County Comminioner. 6701 N. irooawoy. Freepq frfdiamo Inc . C.O.D. Crushed Concrete BBi, Investment Development Co.. Stra- fcmb and Wayne counties. ’The efendants were charged with five Farmers Insurance Group is pleased to announce the opening of... Auto. Home. Life Commercial Approximately 20 hours per week. Variety of duties including word processing, pay roll hours, administrative assistant, cashier relief and more. Apply in writing TB: “ " '"The defendants arc in the business of dcnoiishing structures, hauling and disposing if construction and demolition debris and lihci lid waste, and renting dumpsters, tttording to the suit, the defendants were brihping waste at nine sites tn Barry , Ma- insurance call GARY BEGG AGENCY for County Commissi money to pay for millage proposal promo­ tional matenals. After a hearing in circuit court, the Road Commission was ordered to change some of its promotional literature so that it would not appear the Road Commis­ sion was using public funds to advocate pas­ sage of the asphalt plant millage. The First Presbyterian Church For your GARY BEGG, LUTCF ^Individuals include Philip. Anthony. Inge. Wichael nd Vito Stramaglia, John SiHbmcini. and Peter Adamo Companies inYude All-State Contracting Co.. All-State WttniBrtling. file.. All-State Wrecking to.’, naglia Construction Inc . Tri-County Con­ tacting. Tri-County Disposal Co.. Tri%Qnty Disposal and Recycling, and Tri’l-ninn lecydmg. Baltimore Township. Gordon Dudley, has also challenged lhe Road Commission % pub­ licity campaign promoting the asphalt plant millage proposal (sec related story). Dudley filed suit in Barry Circuit Court, charging the Road Commission with violating stale campaign finance laws by using public Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Back Door Deli Terry’s Tick Tock S&S Country Store In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go In Lake Odessa Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake — Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) �Page 20 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 25, 1996 COURT NEWS: Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher sentenced a Grand Rapids man to prison after he admitted to embezzling funds from in­ vestors because he failed to pay restitution to the victims Charles Van Vlict. 54. was sentenced to 40 to 120 months in prison. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said sentencing had been delayed for one year to give Van Vlict a chance to pay back the monc/ he owed, but Van Vlict has "provided one excuse after another to not do so." John Walter, representing the Michigan Attorney General’s office, said he had con­ tacted seven of Van Vliet's victims and the five who responded said they had not been PJ1<> . . Van Vliet's attorney, Michael McPhillips. said Van Vliet had paid some restitution and Van Vliet's car had been seized in October, deposing him of a means to get to work. He added that Van Vliet's home is now in fore­ closure and he is attempting to set money aside to keep the house. McPhillips also said the National Association of Securities Deal­ ers had fined Van Vliet $45,000 and was planning to begin taking collective action, saying. "If they get in the front of the line, it will be difficult for any of the victims to be paid " Judge Fisher told Van Vliet. “Every Thursday I send young people to jail who stole a fraction of what you did." Fisher said, "Because ot the magnitude of the crime. I have no choice but to send you to prison." Van Vliet still owes more than $67,000 in restitution was scheduled for an Aug. 8 pre-trial hear­ ing. In other circuit court business last week: • Bernard E. Stampfler, 59, of 6565 Lind­ sey Road. Delton had a motion for a reduc­ tion of his sentenced dismissed by Judge Fisher. Stampfler pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in June 1993. Stampfler was sen­ tenced to concurrent 10- to 15-year terms in prison on each count. McNeill told the court the sentence had been affirmed by the State Court of Appeals and that an application for an appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court had been denied by that court. • Todd L. Leinaar. 23. of 5600 Otis Lake Road. Delton, had his sentencing for second offense drunk driving and attempting to re­ sist or obstruct a police officer delayed until Aug. 13 alter it was discovered he is now lodged in the Oceana County Jail. • Steven R. Patrick. 32. of 6138 Marsh Road. Shelbyville, had his sentencing for a probation violation adjourned to Aug. 22 af­ ter McNeill informed the court Patrick had pleaded guilty to an additional felony the previous day. He had pleaded guilty to first-degree retail fraud and absconding or forfeiting bond • Douglas J. Havens. 17. of 614 S. Michigan. Hastings, stood mute to charges of receiving stolen property over $100. He Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Help U anted WANTED COOKS AND WAITRESSES: Only serious need apply. Good working conditions A competitive wages. Apply at 139 E. Court St. ATTENTION STUDENTS! National firm expanding! $1025 to start! Great resume experience, flexible fail/partttee, AJLSJ*. Scholarships available. Call MondayFriday: 10am-4pm. Kalamaaoo, 323-7800_______________ CASHIER. Must be 18. Stan at $5.00 per hour, plus health insur­ ance and vacation. Apply at Lake-O Shell, 1203 Jordan Lake Street, Lake Odessa_________ CITY OF HASTINGS ANNOUNCEMENT OF PART-TIME CLERICAL POSITION AVAILABLE This position serves as the Receptionist and Secretary for the Hastings Industrial Incubator and Economic Development Department. Duties include preparation and distribution of correspondence, mail distribu­ tion, communication and rent collections. Providing assistance to incubator visitors for building orientation and delivery of communications to the Hastings City Hall are required. The posi­ tion requires a knowledge of Microsoft Solution Series soft ware m a Windows format and typing skills at 40 words per minute or better. The starting wage for this position is $7.00 per hour for a twenty (20) hour wnrk week. Application and a full Job description are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway. Hast mgs, Michigan 49058. Submit application and/or resume to the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through August 2, 1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. CITY OF HASTINGS ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABLE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES - OPERATOR-3 Application and a full job description are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Submit appli­ cation or resume to the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through August 9,1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and docs not disenmmate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, nation­ al origin, age or disability.__ CITY OF HASTINGS ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABLE ENGINEERING TECHNIC! AN/CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Application and a full job description are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Submit appli­ cation or resume to the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058 Applications and/or resumes will be accepted through August 9, 1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, nariooal origin, age or disability. MYSTERY SHOPPER needs several in your area Please send your name, address, and phone number to; MIF 1572 Capital Circle N.W., Tallahassee. Fiori da 32303 • Bnan D. Slocum. 29. of 8570 Barryville Road. Nashville, had his sentencing delayed until Aug. 8 for a fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct charge after he was unable to attend a pre-trial hearing. Ha[p Wanted MAItKlAL CUMKOL (ENTRY LEVEL) Responsi billies will include hands on inventory control, material handling, data entry and process development. This individual should have 1-3 yean materials experience, computer know­ ledge, strong communication skills, and knowledge of inven­ tory systems. For consideration, please send resume and salary history in confidence to: System Products Corporation, Human Resources, 300 Buckner Drive, Battle Creek, Ml 49015. Equal Opportunity Employer lor Rent 1785 IROQUOIS TRAIL, ALGONQUIN LAKE, 2 bedroom year-round cottage. Single or couple $450 ♦ utilities A deposit 616-698-9465 AT CROOKED LAKE, DELTON. 1 bedmom house, no pets, $400 plus utilities & depo­ sit. Call 616-623-8135 RecItalian 1994 JAYCO camper, 12’, awning A screen room, $4,500 OBO. 795-9791 I or Sale Xtitontulive 1987 FORD ESCORT, runs Mobile Homes well, clean $400. After 5pm ABANDONED FACTORY 948-9775 REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 1-8OO-387-OO35. West Mich. and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st Garage Sale time home buyers program 4 FAMILY GARAGE SAtE. available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until July 18lh-20th, 9am-5pm. 6385 September 1st. 1996. Moe Street. Lots of baby clothes, large clothes, misc children's clothes, new mat cutter board I inupies never been used 1/2 price, also ALLEGAN ANTIQUE new bike carrier never used. MARKET: Sunday, July 28, 6385 Moe Street, Middleville. rain or shine, 300 exhibitors, 200 under cover. Every type o.' anti­ SIDE WALK SALE DOWV que. Located right in Allegan, TOWN HASTINGS. Friday Michigan at the fairgrounds July 26, Saturday July 27. 7:30am to 4:30pm, $3 admis­ Wonderful sales, music and fun. sion. Free parking.__________ Second Hand Comers down­ town Hastings, 945-5005 OLD ORIENTAL RUGS I or Sale WANTED: Any size or condi­ tion. 1-800-443-7740 BEAUTIFUL 6 PIECE PINE ( nuiiniiiiity Xrdieey bedroom outfit, gorgeous brass handles includes queen size ATTENTION: HASTINGS mattress set. “Luxury Firm”. 2 MFG OFFICE LADIES If you weeks old. Cost $1,350. Sacri­ worked in the office at Hastings fice $485. 1-517-6994148 Mfg anytime in the last 40 years, BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE we are planning our 3rd annual BRASS BED with Sena Finn get-together at Good Time Pizza mattress scL 1 month old. Cost on Saturday, August 17th at $1,300 new, must sell! $300. 1:00. Since it is impossible to 1-517-676-6414______________ know the addresses or phone nrmbers of everyone who work­ BEAUTIFUL WHITE & ed with us, please pass this infor­ GOLD DAYBED with bundle mation on to anyone that might bed underneath includes like to come. Please call mattress. 1 week old. Cost $600., Margaret Greenfield at Sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 948-8868 or Pelie Latta at QUEEN SIZE SEALY POST517-852-9850 URPEDIC firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 2 months old. Hit sinew Services Cost $800 new, sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-2251 FOR ®AI*E: KOMBUCHA MUSHROOM. Source of the Kea! Estate Divmc Tea, lauded for centunes GAYLORD: 5 beautifully as a relief for many human wooded acres. Bulldozed drive­ ailments. For more information way and cleared building site. send S.A.S.E to: Periwinkle Ideal location for snowmobile Fanns, P.O. Box 56, Woodland. retreat, with trails in the immedi­ Ml 48897 to order Mushroom ate area. $12,500 down, starter and complete instructions $155/mo, 11% land contract send $29.95 ♦ $6.95 Shipping A Northern Land Company handling 1-800-968-3118_____________ HESTERLY PAINTING HOMEOWNERS. Save $100 SERVICE: Houses, barns, on closing costs. Bad credit roofs, aluminum siding. Free okay. Capital city acceptance. estimates, insured. Sherwin 1-800-887-6700 Williams paint. Call Randson, 945-2545____________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson, 616-945-2545_______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property’Debt consolidation•Turoed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation._________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message Xational {ds $l,000’S POSSIBLE READ­ ING BOOKS: Part time. At home. Toll free (1) 800-898-9778 Ex: R-7673 for listings._____________________ $l,000*S POSSIBLE TYPING. Part time. At home. Toll free (1) 800-898-9778 Exl T-7673 for listings. C ABLE/LINEM AN To $40,000/ycar, major contractor! Will train! Needed now. 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee MODELS WANTED: between the ages of 7-23 to model casual and formal wear during this year's 1996 Grand Rapids pageants No experience neces­ sary. Call 1 800-858-6003 Ext 3709_______________________ SEIZED CARS FROM $175, Porches, Cadillacs, Chevys, BMW’s, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4WD’s. Your area. Toll free 1-800-898 9778 Ext. A-7673 for current listings. • Rhonda K. Slusser. 31, of 496 Oakdale. Hastings, was ordered to pay $20 per week to pay outstanding fines and costs. She pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted de­ livery of a controlled substance in April 1995. • David T. Lepak, 29. of Ludington, was ordered to pay $50 per week to pay outstand­ ing restitution, fines and costs. He pleaded guilty to two counts of receiving stolen property over $100 and one count of receiv­ ing stolen property under $100 in 1995. • Thomas S Bolo. 26. of 811 S Wash­ ington. Hastings had his probation amended to allow him to go on the tether program He had been sentenced to 12 months in jail and three years in jail after he pleaded guilty to third offense drunk dnving in February The amended probation will allow Bolo to spend the last six months of his jail sentence on the tether • Lance C. Denio. 18. of 1939 2nd St.. Shelbyville, pleaded guilty to unlawfully dnving away a motor vehicle. He was accused of driving away a pick-up truck from a home in Orangeville Township in June. His sentencing was set for Aug 22. • Donald MacDonald. 40, of 366 Manners Cove. Delton, was sentenced to 24 months probation, mental health counseling, and to pay al least $55 per month against $660 in fines and costs McNeill said MacDonald was an "excellent frame of a stalker. He's obsessed with 'he victim." McNeill also said MacDonald was "an accident waiting to happen." MacDonald pleaded no contest to misde­ meanor stalking and misdemeanor assault and battery in June. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim and was given permission to leave the state for Colorado, where he is scheduled to work as a skiing instructor. • Mace J. Babcock. 35. of 1100 Bristol Road. Dowling, was sentenced to two years probation. He was also sentenced to spend the first 90 days in jail, with two days credit and 76 days suspended if he successfully completes probation. Babcock pleaded guilty in district court to possession of a non-narcotic controlled sub­ stance in July. • Minnie D. Kidder. 24. of 4240 Fighter Road. Hastings, was ordered to pay $20 per week to defray outstanding restitution, fines and costs. She pleaded guilty to welfare fraud failure to inform over $500 in November 1993. • Marcus L Shook. 24. of Martin, was ordered to pay $50 per week to defray out­ standing restitution, fines and costs. He : pleaded guilty to larceny from a building in February 1994. • Bnan C Shinabargcr, 22. of Ionia, was ordered to pay $25 per week to defray out­ standing costs and restitution. He has been paying on a charge of attempted larceny from a building, but has not paid on a charge of: uttering and publishing in Nov. 1995. • Robert S. Brown, 51. of 1663 Wall Lake Road, Hastings, had his case adjourned until Aug. 29. If he pays $3,530 of outstanding fines and costs, the remaining $800 would be eliminated. He told the court he is provid­ ing 24 hour care for his mother. He pleaded guilty to attempted delivery of a controlled substance in Nov. 1993. • Corey D. Lake, 18, of 502 Arthur Court, Middleville, was ordered to pay $25 per week to defray outstanding fines and costs. He pleaded guilty to weapons possession in :: February. • David D. Moore. 21. of 7420 S Broad­ way. Hastings, was ordered to pay $50 per week to defray outstanding fines and costs He pleaded guilty to breaking and entering in June 1995. • Catharine L. Wakely. 38. of 75051 Granger Highway. Vermontville, was ordered t to pay $10 per week to defray outstanding: fines and costs. She pleaded guilty to pos- • session of a non-narcotic controlled sub-' stance in January. • Thomas M. Heid. 32. of 11296 Keller . Road Shelbyville, had his case adjourned j until Sept. 26. He was ordered to pay $500‘ by that dale and at least $150 per month thereafter. He pleaded guilty to illegal entry without permission, malicious destruction of personal property and assault and battery in May 1995 and resisting and obstructing a police officer and resisting arrest in July • Dale L. Kidder. 30. of Wayland, was or­ dered to pay $25 per week to pay outstanding costs. He pleaded guilty to malicious de­ struction of personal property in June 1995. • William L. Nelson. 21, of 6765 Thor­ napple Lake Road, Nashville, was ordered to pay $50 per week to defray outstanding resti­ tution and fines. He pleaded guilty to carry­ ing a concealed weapon in January 1993. • Timothy L. Stagier, 23. of Kent City, was ordered to pay $35 per week to defray outstanding restitution, costs and fines. He pleaded guilty in district court to resisting and obstructing a police officer in January 1996 • Robert D. Kidder, 25, of 448 Orchard Drive. Delton, was sentenced to 14 to 48 months in prison with credit for 310 days served for a probation violation He had not worked off $3,000 in fines and costs or ap­ peared for substance abuse counseling. Kid­ der had also lost all previous jobs due to what Judge Fisher described as his "poor work habits." Kidder pleaded guilty in March 1994 to maliciously destroying more than $100 worth of furniture at an acquaintance's home. NO STANDING Man, 34, arrested on sex charge HASTINGS — Hastings City Police officers arrested Thomas A. Lethcoe. 34. of 438 V/. Mill. Friday on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct Detectives said that a week-long investigation revealed an ongoing situation with a child for the last two years Lethcoe is scheduled for a preliminary examination 8:15 a.m. Wednesday. Aug. 14. at 8:15 am. If convicted, be could receive life in prison. Hastings man to face sex charges HASTINGS — Hastings City Police officers arrested Bryan W. Lampman. 59. of 319 E. Madison, for two charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and five counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Police detectives say all the modems occurred between June 15 and July 13 when it was reported. Detectives accuse Lampman of enticing three teenage boys with bicycle parts, cigarettes, pop and pornography in exchange for allowing him to touch them. Lampman is scheduled for a preliminary examination 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 31 If convicted, he could receive 15 years in prison for the third-degree charges and two years in jail for the fourth-degree charges. Man cited after rollover crash CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff's Deputies cited a local man after a roll-over accident July 17. Christopher A. Tomczyk. 31, of Hastings was west bound on State Road when he said he stopped al the intersection with M-66. Deputies said Tomczyk said he "gunned" it and ran off the road to the left. Deputies reported Tomczyk said the road was wet and slick, but witnesses said Tomczyk ran the stop sign al 45-50 mph. Deputies said Tomczyk ran off the left side of the road, traveled 40 feet and struck a metal pole, traveled another 70 feet before rolling over and then went another 25 feet before coming to rest on the passenger side. Tomczyk was not injured. He was cited for drunk driving. ‘Self-anger’ leads to blown tire CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Sheriffs deputies responding to a complaint of a punctured tire on an animal control officer's truck Monday found a man who they said has been Neuromuscular disease can say no running, walking, standing — even breathing. Help MDA help millions of Americans say yes to full healthy lives. placing objects in the road. The officer told deputies the 45-year-old man has been putting objects in the road for almost a year. Authorities beleive be may be mentally disturbed. The animal control officer showed deputies the nail that punctured the tire. The nail was put through a woman's bikini top. He said he found another nail in front of the man's house. Both were galvanized nails, one to two inches long. . When deputies approached the suspect, he first denied any involvement. Then, deputies say the man admitted to putting the bikini top with two nails in the road because of stress he is experiencing. He told deputies he is close to losing his job and is angry at himself. Deputies said they told the man it was strange behavior to put booby-trapped women's clothes in the road. Deputies said the man said he has been putting objects in the road for about nine months, but this is the first time he has put something dangerous in the road. Deputies said he told them his self-anger was the cause. Vandalism reported at church HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — Sheriff's deputies were asked to respond to a complaint of malicious destruction at a church Monday. The pastor told deputies he left the church Sunday evening and did not see any damage, but that when he opened the church before Bible school the next day. be noticed the damage along with red paint on the door. One Plexiglas window and one glass window were broken out and two offensive words were painted on the concrete wall and the door. One man cited in 3-car accident JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Michigan Stale Police officers responded to a three-car accident on Pifer Road near Manning Lake Road Friday. Troopers said Matthew W. Powers. 30. of Battle Creek had pulled out of a private drive and was beginning to accelerate eastbound on Pifer Road when he was hit by a car driven Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 by Nathan W. Foondle. 20. of Delton. Powers' car was pushed into the path of a westbound car driven by Lester H. Moore. 56. of Battle Creek. Moore's car hit Powers' car and the Powers' car continued into the ditch. Foondle told deputies he was traveling about 55-60 mph when he came over a hill and struck Powers. Moore told deputies he thought Foondle was traveling approximately 55 to 75 mph Foondle was cited fur careless driving. The Police Real does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-08-01.pdf e47c0a103cc6b09d7a96cab641eba672 PDF Text Text Charlton Park renewal is up Stacks ‘n stacks of reader letters See Page 2 Lake 0 star now a Bronco See Page 4, 5, 6 See Page 18 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 , Aswbe 1833 i: »■* hasting- hiblic Library W C-3 ANNER 121 5.(Xr:h S‘. Hast:ngs, h 1 49056 Hastings THURSDAY. AUGUST 1. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO. 31 News Briefs Blood drive set in Middleville ntaori taMpinu Primary election will be Tuesday Barry County voters, in next Tuesday's primary election, will have candidates to choose from and four county-wide proposals to decide. There are a number of township candidate; seeking the Republican Party nomination for clerk, treasurer, supervisor or t ustee. A total of 14 Republicans are running for seats on the County Board of Commissioners There are only two primary races for a po­ sition higher than the county level. Ronna Romney and Jim Nicholson are vying for the nomination for U.S. Senate. The winner will face Democratic incumbent Carl Levin in November. The other contest is between challenger Doug Myers and incumbent Republican Congressman Nick Smith in the Seventh Congressional District, which includes Bal­ timore. Johnstown. Maple Grove and As­ syria townships in Barry County. Smith is Music Festival set for Saturday Tte aetrta aamta War Mcfaipn Mate Fatal will be teM at Fanta Fork. JOOS Chief Noonday Hoad woac of rtiteHuoMe He iterate group from the 1Mb and *m>. white tbatgrad pdaM MeMapy tad jf*. »dads drantaer Any Stariey Often arhnitatal to perform are Mad Doe Cterte Hawtaaa. Swamp Dawg. V.C.. Oootaa. Hany Lute, Tan Bracket and R.U Btaa Eapeateace. There win be conootema and a beer mot Titefta in advance are $10 for addtt and SS for children 10 and ander tad *12 for adaka and M for tea at the door. Proceeds from the festival will go to bastak Berry Cnmmimhy Hoapta and Lore lac. Tickets are available al Boomtown Sound Shop in Hastings. Hudnoo a. BaUere in Mute or Harmony Home Spoaaon are Michigan Manufacturer Group, WBCH Radio aad Core For more 436-3333 information, call (616) Common Cause head to speak Karen Hofcornb Merrill, executive dfaaeaor of Ctamana Carer, will be the apufter at fte rext Pint Friday aeries eaaeeeaation a noon Friday, Aug. 2. H I- _ V 14 -m 1----- V novcotno Menu I nas oecnjdIaLU-i-*CLaoirocior or ^1^— — • 4 -1,— naw seaasm ■m ca pmm loooying group ror nine yean. Previous to tha. ate was a lob­ byin wkb the Michigan Townships Aaaodrifoa. A graduate of Aftaon College, ate has a bachelor's degree m political science. Holcomb Merrill first apote ■ fte local forum, held each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hearings, in May 1990. She fftau to talk about campaign fhtairr reform « the state and federal levels The forums are sponsored by fte Barry County Democratic Commforr. Those attending may bring their own hatches or light fare will be available at fte tell. Tea aad coffee will be provided by dae Democrats. PRICE XT seeking his third term and has facc4 primary opposition each time. The four proposals on the county-wide ballot will involve funding for a new asphalt plant, a new animal shelter, the tax alloca­ tion system and a renewal for Charlton Park There also will be a proposal for City of Hastings voters to consider — whether to approve a three-quarters of a mill increase in the local millage levy limit, from 16.2 to 16.95 mills to enable the city to take over operations of Riverside Cemetery. The Cemetery Board last year asked the City Council to take over operations because of a financial crunch. Voters are reminded that they cannot vote in both the Republican and Democratic can­ didate primaries. They must vote in one or the other. . The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at various locations around the county. Asphalt plant top issue by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The most highly publicized ballot issue in Barry County this election season has been the County Road Commission's proposal to build an asphalt plant, which it says will sate 4200.000 a year In road material ex­ penses and use employees more efficiently. Voters are being asked to spend one mill for one year to make that happen. Opposition to the millage and the plant's proposed location in Dowling has skyrock­ eted in recent weeks with Dowling area resi­ dents protesting by picketing and taking the issue into the courtroom. In addition, the Michigan Asphalt Paving Association is mounting a publicity campaign aimed at de­ feating the millage proposal. Despite all the flack, the Road Commis­ sion is still hoping county voters Tuesday will put better roads ahead of their wallets ?nd negative alhg.y li.c; '- c heard. Th: asphalt plam tillage would coj $25 tor the owner of a $50,900 home and $50 for the owner of a $100,000 bouse. The millage would yield about $896,702 to purchase a new computer-operated "envi­ ronmentally correct” asphalt plant. County Road Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman said. By having its own asphalt plant. Road Commission members say the result will be Where to Vote... Assyria Township — 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 at Assyria Center Township Hall. Baltimore Township — Prec. fl-A & IB. 6424 Bedford Road. Hastings. M-37 South, Township Hall, phone 948-2022. Barry Township — Precinct No. 2A & 2B. 155 East Orchard Street. Delton. Township Hall. Carlton Township — Old Welcome School building, 85 Welcome Road. Hastings. 945-5990. Castleton Township — 915 Reed Street, Nashville Township Hall, 852-9479. Hastings Charter Township — 885 River Road. New Township Hall. 948-9690. Hope Township - Prec. No. 1 & 2. 5463 South Wall Lake Road. M-43 South. Township Hall. 948-2464. Irving Township — Precinct No. 1, 112 State St.. Freeport Village Hall. 765-5330. Precinct No. 2, comer of Woodschool Road and Wing Road. Hastings, Township Hall. Johnstown Township — 13555 Bedford Road. Dowling. M-37 South. Township Hall/Fire Station. 721-9905. Maple Grove Township — 721 Durkee St.. Nashville, Township Hall. 852-0872. Orangeville Township — 6912 S. Boulter Road in Orangeville, Township Hall. 664-4522. Prairieville Township — Precinct No. 1, 10115 Norris Road, Delton. Township Hall. 623-2664. Precinct No. 2, 11351 Lindsay Road. Plainwell, Pine Lake Fire Department, 623-5101. Rutland Charter Township, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Township Hall. 948-2194. Tbomapplc Township — Precinct No. 1, 3885 Bender Road. Middleville. Thornapplc Kellogg* High School. 795-3394. Precinct No. 2. 200 E. Main. Middleville. Township Halt. 795-7202. Woodland Township - 156 South Main. Woodland, Fire StatidBRt Township v Hall, 367-4915. Yankee Springs Township — 284 North Briggs Road. Middlcville^hawnship Hall. 795-9091. Hastings City — Ward No. 1. Northeastern School, 519 East Grant St.; WamNo. 2, Southeastern School. 1300 South East St.. Wards Nos. 3 and 4. Hastings Miafle School. 232 W. Grand St. 945-2468. X The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the day of the election. Suit claims county can’t run asphalt plant by Jason Carr Staff Writer The Barry Road Commission. Board of Commissioners and Clerk Nancy Boersma have been named a» defendants in a lawsuit that challenges the authority of the county to operate an asphalt plant. The suit lists Jerry Hammond. Heidi Hammond. Jean Herbstreith, Jack Herbstreith. John Service. Dorothy Service. Dennis Cooney. Bill Storm. Betty Storm and Wolverine Paving of Middleville as plaintiffs. They are seeking a declaratory judgment that would find that county operation of an asphalt plant would be a violation of the Michigan Constitution and of the Michigan County Highway Law The plaintiffs contend that the one mill the Road Commission is seeking to build the plant would leave a shortfall of $150,000 to purchase the plant and that funding operations from money provided by the state gasoline tax would be a violation of Article 9. Section 9 of the Michigan Constitution, which says that taxes on fuels such as gasoline is "exclusively for transportation purposes." including, "planning, administering, constructing, reconstructing, financing and maintaining stale (and) county roads.” The complaint says that because this provision does not include building, owning or operating an asphalt plant, that it is considered co be forbidden. The complaint also dies a 1979 Court of Appeals case that declared that funds generated by the gas tax are limited to functions which directly relate to roadways or comprehensive transportation, and Aa evening of bluegrass music, fessnrmg River dj Bluegrass aad the Singing Shings, win be feanmd at the Musicians Showcase a 6:30 tonight a Arby's. River Chy Bluegrass is a fi ve-roember group from Grand Rapids chai features htaramemal numbers and vocals. They have made numerous Showcase ^Tte&ngiag Strings, from Middeville More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 therefore the Road Commission has no authority to spend revenue from the gas tax to purchase or operate an asphalt plant The plaintiffs also say that the Road Commission bases its savings projections on the Baltimore Township site, which still would require a zoning change; that the commission has failed to address any increased cost with possible reconstruction of Dowling Road to handle increased truck traffic; and that the commission has not accounted for how it will pay for operating See SUIT, continued on page 2 Shelter millage on ballot Bluegrass music set at Showcase aad Grata Rapids, also are Showcase reaenas. They play bluegrass, country nd gospel. Sating at the Showcase ia on a firncome, first-served basis. X| See ASPHALT, continued on page 2 Beauty of the lilies.... White lilies - the symbol of purity - are blooming glonously on the lawn at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, between the church and the rectory on S. Jefferson Street in Hastings. The lilies had graced the altar for Easter and then were planted in this picturesque garden spot Io continue their life cycle. Some of the lilies have been re-blooming for several years. A few of the other flowers in the grouping were on the attar for Pentecost. Admiring the beauty of the lilies are Jennie Heuss, 13. and her 6-year-old sister Sarah. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor How much will it cost to build a new Barry County Animal Shelter? One-half mill for one year. Thai translates into $15 for a homeowner with a $60,000 house (taxable value of $30,000) or $25 foi a property owner with a $100,000 home (taxable value $50,000). County voters Tuesday will decide if they want to pay the price for a new 4.240square-foot shelter building to replace an ag­ ing structure that County Humane Society members and others say is unhealthy and di­ lapidated. A half mill will generate about $448,351 countywide to pay for the project. An archi­ tect has estimated the cost of the proposed shelter to be about $100 per square foot or $424,000. The local Humane Society has hired an ar­ chitect to make preliminary designs for the proposed shelter structure, including floor plans and a sketch of the exterior building. "We wanted to have something tangible for the voters to actually look at and be able to analyze and say 'yes. this does look like something feasible and 1 am willing to pay an extra $25 (or more or less depending upon taxable value) a year, one time, to support this, to make it a permanent asset and an addition in the community.' which is what I think people would want." said Hu­ mane Society President Kathy Wiggins. See SHELTER, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 Charlton Park seeks 1/4 mill renewal by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For history's sake and educational and recreational opportunities, voters in Barry County will be asked Tuesday to renew onefourth mill for 10 years for Historic Charl­ ton Park. The millage is expected to generate about $190,000 per year, which is approximately 50 percent of the park's revenue. Funds generated by the millage are used toward the maintenance and operation of the county-owned Charlton Park Recreation Area, the Historic Village and Museum. The millage funding is not used for any other current or future parks in the county, according to the Parks &. Recreation Millage Committee. If the renewal is approved, it will cost about $6.25 per year for the owner of a $50,000 ($25,000 state equalized value) home and $25 for the owner of a $200,000 ($100,000 SEV) home, the committee said. Previous millage proposals for the park have been for five years, when voters ap­ proved the same les y in 1986 and 1991. The decision to double the length of time for the millage to be collected was to avoid having to ask taxpayers for funding so Barry County Humane Society President Kathy Wiggins (left) and board member Louise Odrzywolska look over floor plans of a proposed new animal shelter structure. Voters will decide the fate of the building on Tuesday. often, plus having to raise outside funds to campaign for the millage, Charlton Park Di­ rector Diane Smith has said. The longer time frame will allow for better strategic* planning, officials said. "Those funds are key in order for us to1 sene Barry County residents, as well as op­ erate the facility.” Smith has said. "The park' is now 60 years old and we're faced with an aging infrastructure." Upcoming special projects include paving* of the south main entrance road, continued work on the Upjohn House, paint and repair to the interior of the historic church, com­ pletion of Bieber House and completion of a saw mill. Charlton Park is located on the banks of the Thornapple River and Lake on mure than 300 acres, off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. The park includes a museum* and a historic village that portrays American* crafts and culture of the late 19th century. A1 number of special events are held in the vil-* lage each year. Another part of the park provides a recre­ ation area with opportunities to swim, fish' boat, picnic, play softball or volleyball and explore nature trails. Last year's attendance figures were about 48.000. SHELTER, continued from page 1 "Maybe thc> arc not looking for that," she .dded The Humane Society is involved with the architectural design for educational pur­ poses.” Wiggins said. "Were not saying that if this doesn't pass it's the end of the world ..We thought this might be a good way of helping out...by bringing in an out­ side expert." Architects Incorporated, an Elkhart. Ind firm that has experience in de­ signing more than 20 animal care facilities. Louise Odrzywolska, Humane Society Board member, emphasized that the architec­ tural drawings can be changed to accommo­ date the county's needs, preferences and/or budget. "These plans are not fixed in concrete. News Briefsl Foorbdistributions plumed for Aug. 7 f Community Action Agency of Moth Central Michigan will have its se­ cond series of surplus food distributions Wednesday morning. Aug. 7. at nine sites around the county. The sites include the After 60 Club in Middleville, the American Legion Post in Hickory Corners, the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville, the Com­ mission on Aging site in Hastings, Pleasantview Family Church in Dowl­ ing. the Orangeville Township Hall, St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings and Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. Consult this week's edition of the Reminder tor times and exact addresses For information about income eligibility guidelines, call the CAA of­ fice in Hastings at 948-4260. Barbecue to help cancer victim A barbecued chicken dinner to benefit a Freeport woman suffering from cancer will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 3. at the Freeport Community Center behind the village fire bam. Proceeds will help Melanie Cooper. 21. who has a rare cancerous desmoid tumor similar to the one that took the arm of former SanFrancisco Giants pit­ cher Dave Dravecky. The two have kept in touch through the mail and he called her on the first day of her chemotherapy Cooper, a graduate of Thomapplc Kellogg High School, is a nursing stu­ dent at Calvin College who plans to marry Brian Newhouse next year. Door prizes and entertainment will be part of the benefit dinner Saturday after­ noon and evening Cooper is planning to tell her story al the end of the barbecue Donations will be accepted for the dinner Delton Founders Weekend Aug. 9,10 The annual Delton Founders Weekend will be held Friday and Saturday. Aug 9 and 10. Most of the events will take place al the Delton Kellogg school grounds off M-43 Some of the activities will be arts and crafts, bingo, a fashion show, karaoke, a bench press lift-a thon. a horseshoe tour­ nament. a talent show, a Las Vegas Night at the Delton VFW. pancake breakfast, three-on-thrcc basketball. child.-«*n's rides, antique tractors, a dunk tank, entertainment, a talent show, the Gull Creek Cloggers. a parade, tours of the Bernard Museum, square dancing, dulcimer music and a gospel music con­ cert at Faith United Methodist Church Queen Monika Samis and her court will reign over the festivities. That's the thing I would like people to un­ derstand. Changes will be made if this goes ahead. But this is approximately what a new facility could be like," Wiggins said. The proposed exterior for the new shelter "is split-face concrete block, which is what most facilities, unless they have tons of ex­ tra money, use," she said. "You can either have the exterior of it stained or you can have some type of coating that would create a different effect on the exterior. It appar­ ently is very substantial, but cost wise it's not luxurious. It's practical," "That's the thing I like about this architect...he's looking at what makes a good functional facility and that's what we were interested in." Wiggins said. New board member at Maple Valley Jim James is yet another new member of the Maple VMey Board of Education. James, of Vermontville, is employed by the City of Lansing. He replaces Roger Green, who resigned last month. His term will be for one year, ending June 30, 1997 Flexfab workers win 6th award Wiggins and Odrzywolska said the new shelter would give employees and animals a safer, healthier environment. The current shelter doesn't have enough space, either, they said. The new plan calls for 24 runs for dogs and 24 cat cages and provides for future expansion. An enclosed, out-of-sight quarantine area is part of the proposed structure. The current building does not have a quarantine area, which Wiggins said is important to isolate sick animals from the public and other ani­ mals. A group of county citizens spearheaded the idea of letting citizens decide whether a new shelter should be built, and the Barry County Board of Commissioners, in a split vote, agreed to place a millage proposal on the ballot. Commissioners have said they do not have enough extra county funds to pay for a new shelter and the Humane Society docs not have sufficient income to pay for a new building. The local Humane Society's involvement for animal shelter personnel to call for backup if they are out in the field. "A lot of things that we pay for are behind the scenes. We do help the animal shelter in a lot of different ways." Wiggins said. SUIT, continued from page 1 The Freightliner Corporation of Portland, Ore., has awarded the employees of Flexfab the Masters of Quality Award for the sixth consecutive expenses. The suit also contends that because counties are considered to only have legal powers the state has granted through the y James I. Herbe, President and CEO of constitution or legislation, the absence of such delegated powers nullifies any county attempt to own or operate an asphalt plant. Road Commission Chairman Robert Russell said. "You know about as much about this as we do." He said that there are now five countyowned asphalt plants in the state and "If you say it's illegal we'd have to see. It's too bad we have spend time doing it like this." Efforts to reach Road Commission officials Jack Lenz. Ted McKelvey and Jack Kineman were unsuccessful. The suit asks that the proposal for one mill not be included on the ballot; that no votes for or against be counted certified by the county clerk in the event the proposal cannot be removed from the ballot: and that the court issue a declaratory judgment saying the defendants have no statutory or constitutional authority to build, own or operate an asphalt plant. The complaint is scheduled for a 2:30 Freightliner, said that of their many sup­ pliers. only 61 plant locations were honored this year. The Masters of Quality Award is earn­ ed by their top suppliers that meet the stringent criteria established by seven different functional organizations within Freightliner. The seven functional areas are materials, quality, warranty, pur­ chasing. aftermarket, engineering and service. The criteria become more stringent each year and Flexfab employees of both the Hastings and Albion. Ind., facilities are cited. Flexfab is an ISO 9001 and QS 9000 certified company and employs 391 peo­ ple in the Barry County area and has 42 employees in Albion, Ind. Solid waste plan updates delayed The Michigan Department of En­ vironmental Quality has announced it is delaying the start of the update process for county solid waste management plans Barry County currently is working on a solid waste amendment for a host agreement with City Management for importation of solid waste from other counties. Officials at the DEQ said the Commit­ tee on Conservation, Environment and the Great Lakes in the Michigan House recently appointed a special group of three members "to further consider possible solid waste program reforms and report back with a proposal for legislative consideration by September. "Since the Legislature has placed itself on a short time frame in which they will seek to develop a comprehensive reform of the planning program, it would be premature for the DEQ to start the update process at this time.' ’ officials said. They added that in the meantime, countie * that need to address local plann­ ing issues should do so through the plan amendment process. For more information, call Seth Phillips, chief. Solid Waste Management Unit. Waste Management Division, at (517) 373-4750. hearing today. Silent Observer 1-800-331-9031 NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY uii945-9554 Local opponents and proponents of the asphalt millage toured an asphalt plant' in Indiana to get a first hand view of the operation. ASPHALT PLANT, continued from page *n, » beuer road* in the county. The plant ia expeacd to save the townships and Road Commission at least $200,000 a year, so more roads could be improved, reduce time and the number of trucks required while paving, give the Road Commission control of the type and quality of asphalt mix as it is needed, allow the Road Commission to schedule work more efficiently without de­ pending on the availability of asphalt at pri­ vately owned plants and assure a reasonably pneed supply of quality asphalt to maintain the county's 561 miles of paved roads for many years. The County Road Commission "has the • paver, the equipment to haul and the experi­ enced people to do the paving and we have people to run the plant. All we need is the plant." Kineman said. No extra employees will be hired, he saiu. "We know it (the asphalt plant) would be in the long term best interests of Barry County to have this." Kineman said. The proposed site for the plant is about one-half mile west of Dowling on 70 acres of property, zoned for agriculture, that the Road Commission owns off Dowling Road, between M-37 and South Broadway. The site, known as the Drake Pit. has a gravel pit that the Road Commission has operated for many years. The asphalt plant has to be licensed under the Environmental Protection Act. The Road Commission even rented a bus in July to take government officials, Dowl­ ing area opponents, and the news media to Fort Wayne, Ind., to view a new state-ofthe-art asphalt plant that is similar to the one that voters here are being asked to purchase. But the trip to view the plant didn't change the mind of three Dowling area residents who were interviewed by the Banner. "...Not everybody was pleased with what they saw down there." said Jean Herbstreith. who has lived on Dowling Road since 1968. "The video (the residents made) shows you that the trucks are right there, the stuff (asphalt) just dumps right out. they arc not enclosed at all. There arc no fans to bring the fumes back up (into the plant)...the fumes arc nght there." Herbstreith said. "We were having lunch and one of the salesman told us...'No asphalt plant is odor free and dust free.' We had been led to believe there was no odor. We could smell if, you could walk way back and you could smell it (from a distance of more than 500 feet)...," she said. Her husband. Jack Herbstreith said he found it hard to carry on a conversation be­ cause of background noise. In addition, the microphone inside the plant to communicate with people outdoors "was really loud " "We are three-quarters of a mile away from the (county gravel) pit and we can hear the vehicles when they’re backing up. the beep­ beep-beep. so 1 know we're going to be able to hear this loudspeaker. We hear the stone crusher, but there's nothing we can do about that." Jean Herbstreith said Jim Rhodes, who lives less (han a half mile from the proposed site on South’ Broadway, claims he has been awakened at 6 a.m. "by the banging of the end loaders and* the beeping of the trucks" when the windows of his home were closed. I don't want to sit and listen to ths noise (front asphalt trucks) all summer long." Rhodes, who has lived in Dowling since 1965, said in the "country block" of the pro-' posed site area, there are 57 houses, include ing 19 on Dowling Road, and 11 business: "It's not an isolated area." he said. .Worries about possible ground contamina­ tion and water pollution are on his mind', too. He said a nearby swampy pond turns into a stream that flows in back of the as-' phalt plant site and then into north Mud, Lake, Cedar Creek and into the Thomapplc, River. At the Ft. Wayne asphalt plant, the Herts streiths and Rhodes watched with dismay as truckers sprayed the "dump boxes" of their trucks with diesel fuel to keep the asphalt from sticking to their equipment. Some of the fuel, they said, ran onto the ground. The Dowling residents said they were told by road officials that the plant wouldn't con­ tribute to pollution "If enough of it gets in. it's going into the, ground water, said Rhodes. "To be fair. I don't know if the (Road Commission is going to "do it this way oi not, but we would like to have all of these' things answered before they put the plan in," Jean Herbstreith said. "We would like to know what kind is go ing to be built and what the safety factor? are before it is installed." \ She thinks an asphalt plant would be bet ter suited on land in the county that already has an industrial zone. "Ours is still zoned agricultural. "They (county road officials) have not contacted the Environmental Protection Agency and the DNR. and to me they migh| get the millage and that (permit) might no( be approved, so where does the money go?" she questions. Rhodes said other concerns involve in­ creased traffic of heavy vehicles on roads where children walk and ride bikes by the proposed asphalt site. . "It's a bad intersection (at M-43 and Dowl­ ing Road." Jean Herbstreith said. "It could cause a problem. "We would like to have some more an­ swers before we say yes to this. Just saying we need it and we're going to save money, doesn't make sense there are other things tq lake into consideration." she said. Rhodes and the Hcrbstreiihs arc part of the Concerned Citizens of Baltimore Township. Kineman and other Road Commission of­ ficials stand behind their belief that the as­ phalt plant is a great opportunity for the county. "We re only asking for one mill for one time. You'll receive much more than thai over the life of this plant in savings on car repair, rideability of roads and safety,* Kineman said. "It's a bargain." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 — Page 3 County Board races include 8 incumbents, 6 challengers by David T. Young Editor ■ No less than 14 candidates will vie for six *eats on the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners in next Tuesday's primary elec­ tion. Al! eight incumbents are seeking re-elec bon. and they're hoping there won't be a re­ peat of what happened two years ago. when four board members were turned away Some of the challengers, particularly Mark Englcnh. Judy Aladjem and James Alden, have been very critical of the board's perfor­ mance over the last three years Their oppo­ nents. incumbents Lew Newman. Sandy James and Rod Goebel, insist that the board Las done a good job. particularly with the budget Making things even more interesting is that three current board members, Chairman James Bailey. Newman and Tim Burd, have been active in supporting Clyde Morgan, the opponent of Commissioner Emmet Herring­ ton. who has been accused of not being a team player Other incumbents include Linda Watson and Bob Wenger The other challengers arc John Barnett. John Loftus. Ward Weiler. Russell Yarger. Melvin Goebel. C. Richard Bennett and Mark Doster Doster is a former commissioner, from the Eighth District. The following is a rundown of the candi­ dates and their positions on the issues. The questions LANDFILL. What is your position on the continuing landfill issue? ASPHALT PLANT: Do you support the concept of an asphalt plant? Do you support the proposed current site in Baltimore Town­ ship? How do you feel about the asphalt plant millage question? SHELTER: What are your thoughts about tanimal shelter Do you support the mili? How do you feel about proposal to privatize the shelter9 ’ ISSUES: What do you feel are other key issues in your campaign and what are your positions ’ WHY YOU Why should voters select you over your opponent (s)? Linda Watson Russell Yarger Mark Englerth Clyde Morgan Mark Doster First District ,■ (City of Hastings) John Barnett is a retired banker, most recently vice president and trust officer with Hastings City bank. He served on the Hast­ ings City Council for six years, was on the County Road Commission from 1984 to 1990. has been a member of the Jaycees. Exchange Club and Rotary. has worked with the Salvation Army unit, was treasurer of the local Red Cross chapter, has served on the YMCA Board, is a past president of the Southwest Michigan Bankers Association, was on the County Tax Allocation Commit­ tee and was a member of the Estate Planning Commission LANDFILL: Barnett said he was a mem­ ber of the Road Commission several years ago when the issue came up Tm not in favor of out of county trash coming in here." he said, but noted the host agreement being negotiated with City man­ agement.. including a cap on how much can come in. is "probably the best we can do " ASPHALT PLANT: "I support the con­ cept. I'm in favor of the millage proposal and the site that has been selected." he said. "I think they (the Road Commission) have outlined it very well in the Reminder." . SHELTER: "I think we need a new shel­ ter. but the site location shouldn't be where it is now." Barnett said. He added ;hal a location outside the city limits should be considered. \ He said. "I’m not a big fan of privatizing, but I'd like more information about it. Per­ tap* it's one area that could be ined." ISSUES: "Finances are always an issue with any government agency." He said he thought the issues of WBCH trying to gain access to record meetings was poorly handled and he was not pleased with the contract the county signed with Small Government Consultants for writing grants. "The bidding process should have been used." Barnett said. He added. There has been a lot of bicker­ ing over issues that are a waste of times." WHY YOU: "I’m not going in to save the world and I'm not against anyone." he said. "But I have a lot of experience, with busi­ ness and finances, municipal problems, agri­ culture and home ownership." Barnett said that perhaps there should be no party affiliation at the county commis­ sion level of government. Linda Watson is seeking her second term on the board. She is a former member of the Hastings City Council. She is a Realtor, appraiser, broker and li­ censed builder LANDFILL: "It's really important that we get a host agreement in place." she said "We (the board) had it all put together, then they (City Management) wanted to change the wording * "We s»’II insist that they cap it (the area available for a landfill) to 48 acres, that would give then, another 20 years." ASPHALT PLANT "From the informa­ tion I've been given. I think it's a good idea. Right now we send a lot of workers to pick up asphalt and it causes a lot of down time. With a plant there are less man-hours, less wear and tear on our trucks. "I went down to Fl. Wayne to see that fa­ cility and was very impressed with how clean it was. so it's not an environmental is­ sue." Watson said the proposed site is up to the Baltimore Township Planning and Zoning Commission About the millage proposal, she said it’s up to the voters, but. The Road Commis­ sion doesn't get a lot of tax money from the Lew Newman county ' ANIMAL SHELTER: "This has been go­ ing on for a long time, and it's an issue that's been near and dear to my heart, but we've gained a lot of ground in the last year and a half. "We need to do something, whether it's the millage or with the city." Watson said she's "not 100 percent against privatization, but would like to see the county continue to oversee animal control. ISSUES: “We've come a long way on the budget, we've made great strides." she said. But she listed the interior of the old county courthouse and parking near the facil­ ity as other issues that need attention. WHY YOU?: "As I've said. I feel like I'm completing my freshman year. I've learned a lot. "1 fell like 1 have the lime and energy to do the job well." Second District (Thomapplc and Yankee Springs town­ ships) Republican incumbent Robert Wenger is being challenged by Democrat John Loftus in a rematch of the 1994 contest. They will meet in the November general election Third District (Rutland. Hope and a small part of Hope township) Judy Aladjem is co-owner and manager of a dairy and beef cattle farm. She was edu­ cated at Roosevelt University and the Uni­ versity of Chicago and worked as a research associate al Loyola Medical School. She also has served as a delegate to the Republi­ can Party state convention. LANDFILL: "It's unfortunate that after this length of time we do not have a host agreement." she said. "This points to one of the deficiencies of the current board and their inability to reach or make a decision. Prob­ lems without solutions remain problems." She said does not have all the details about the situation and would like more informa­ tion before making specific suggestions. ASPHALT PLANT Aladjem is opposed to the concept of having a plant and is op­ posed to the proposed millage. She said she's not convinced that the County Road Com­ mission can produce asphalt cheaper than a private firm. About the Baltimore Township site, she said. "It's inconceivable they (the Road Commission) chose a site before they are granted proper zoning. "Most people in that area arc opposed to H. We must listen to our constituents. We need to consider the well being of the citi­ zens of Baltimore Township. The environ­ mental and health issues are valid concerns." Aladjem helped blocked the Road Com­ mission's pres ious plans to have an asphalt plant in Rutland Township. She added. "There's a moral issue of whether county government should compete with private business." Emmet Herrington ANIMAL SHELTER: Aladjem is opposed to privatizing the shelter. She said a survey last March of 23 counties showed only one (Lenawee) contracting with a private service, "and it's a disaster." she commented. She said she favors an agreement between the county and the Humane Society to han­ dle animal control services. About the animal shelter millage, she said, "Barry County needs an animal shelter, period. Inspection reports say Do something or we'll close you. " She said the Michigan Department of Agriculture found the current shelter "horrifi­ cally deficient." Aladjem said the millage is being re­ quested "because this board has refused to ar­ range their budget to build a facility.” About the millage itself, she said, "I don't think it's responsible to ask taxpayers when you have no plans, no budget." She said the board only grudgingly is al­ lowing the question to be asked. "The public would have supported a mil­ lage if they had done it right." ISSUES. Aladjem also has had problems with the current board's handling of the grant writing contract with Small Government Consultants and with their handling of the budget. About the latter, she said the board has built up a fund balance through cutting all departments and firing people. "The previous board built the Courts & Law Building and didn't ask for any money from the taxpayers," she said. "I’m amazed when they (the current board members) tout themselves as great fiscal managers." About Small Government Consultants, Aladjem said the county got rid of a $20,000 contract with the Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission, hired SGC for $24,000 and as of last month that bill had grown to $38,000. "The county is paying almost double to a company with no track record (in writing grants)." she said. She also questioned the legality of the contract because SGC hadn't officially filed a name when it was signed. Aladjem also said she agrees with Com­ missioner Emmet Herrington's statements thai the board needs to be more WHY YOU?: "Because I have the business and academic background and I have new ideas to this board to give it the dynamics it sorely lacks." Sandy James is seeking her third term on the board after being a trustee on the Hastings Township Board. She owns a cater­ ing business, is a member of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, has worked as a volunteer for Hastings schools and for the Barry County 4-H program and has been a volunteer fix Charlton Park. LANDFILL: "It is unfortunate that we can't still be a pnvate. locally-owned land­ fill. but that's history," James said. "I wish James Alden we could have more control." She said the host agreement being negoti­ ated is "the best we can do" because it allows the county some control over the size of the landfill and how much solid waste it can take in. Saying "It takes two sides to come to an agreement." she favors continuing negotia­ tions with City Management ASPHALT PLANT "I think we do need an asphalt plant, looking ahead to our future with the population explosion and the need for better roads." About the proposed site, she said, "That will be determined by the township. I looked at it. But it's up to them to determine that's where they want it." About the millage, she said she supports it. but for one year only. "I think it will save the county dollars." James said. "It's important with all the building going on." ANIMAL SHELTER: "We need a better facility... we need adequate space." she said, "but I wish people were more conscientious with their animals.” She said she’ll support the millage for a new facility if voters approve it. but said privatization shouldn't be ruled out as an op­ tion if it fails. ISSUES: Tm pleased we have the oppor­ tunity as citizens to look at the issues and make decision they feel is best." she said. She said parking around the courthouse will be an issue of the future and she wants to make sure the Commission on Aging has a facility. "I'd like to see a land use plan finished." she added "Il would show us where we're weak and where we can expand. " WHY YOU: "Barry County is growing rapidly and I want to be a part of it.” James said. "I'm committed to representing the people. I'm not a stranger to the townships (in the district). I know many people and I listen to what they have to say. "I think 1 have a good background with * Rod Goebel county and township experience." Fourth District (Carlton. Hastings and parts of Irving and Woodland townships) Jim Bailey, the chairman of the board, is seeking his second term. He is in the pharmaceutical sales and group home day care business. LANDHLL: "I have realized that the issue is more complex than I thought. The host agreement has been in the mill for more than a year. I hope it comes to fruition. "By talking to constituents. I've learned we don't want a large dump because the loca­ tion is near lakes." He noted that City Management owns 350 acres, but the host agreement allows it to use only 48 for a landfill. Bailey said the federal government eventu­ ally will control landfill laws, so the county must get the best deal it can now. "We gave in a little (in the host agreement negotiations), but set a daily cap to insure longer life of the land." He said there is "one hang-up" yet over the agreement, "but I hope it is resolved." ASPHALT PLANT: "I am not opposed to the concept. I think that with costs today, with block grants, less money is coming through. If we can find a way to save money, we can survive a little longer and keep the road system up." He said the location of the plant will be decided by zoning in Baltimore Township. Bailey said the lawsuit against the Road Commission over its handling of its infor­ mational campaign was "unfortunate. It puts an unpleasant taste in people's mouths." ANIMAL SHELTER: "I'm not saying I'm in favor, but the people wanted the opportu­ nity to take it to the public. If the people want it. I'm in favor of it. If they turn it down, well have to look at alternatives." He said that if the millage fails and priva­ tization doesn't work out. renovations still See BOARD RACES, cont p«a 10 �Ballot proposals the talk of the town County Board needs to move forward Dear sir: I am writing about Emmet Herrington, County Commissioner for Assyria. Johnstown and Baltimore townships and now up for re-election. Mr. Herrington has a long record as a leader with forward vision. I have known him well for 26-plus years. This began in World War II where he came up in the ranks, from private to major during the years he served in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands. Later, he worked in federal administration and as an executive in the Veterans Administration Hospital system for more then 30 years. All during these years he was also active in community affairs, after retirement he also served as a trustee and township supervisor and as a county commissioner in 1979-80. 1 believe his educational training of some eight years has prepared him well as a com­ missioner. and as an advocate for better county government. In both this and his previous term of office, he has recommended that the pay structure and other benefits commissioners have voted for themselves be readjusted to more nearly reflect the worth of their contributions to county government. 1 have been told that when all of the pay and side benefits, such as retirement after six years of service and health insurance for self ind family, life insurance, are added up. plus the wages of some commissioners, has ex­ ceeded $20,000 per year. Where else can a person with little or no qualifications obtain such liberal retirement benefits after six years of service? Mr. Herrington has repeatedly recommend­ ed that the costly committee system followed by the commissioners he replaced with modern management practices, which will better serve our county and at a lowser cost Will someone help me understand why at least some of his ideas have not been ac­ cepted? Would his ideas cause a cut in pay and other benefits for commissioners be part of the answer? His efforts to introduce training as a means of improving the performance of his fellow commissioners have been totally rejected. He donated his salary for this very purpose. Mr. Herrington has introduced many ideas to im­ prove the performance of the County Board, almost all have been voted down. Again. 1 asked. "Why?" This year there are several highly qualified county citizens who have indicated their will­ ingness to serve as commissioners, they have expressed their wish to seek better and more modem management practices as well as lower operating costs. To paraphase J.F.K., these candidates have asked. "What can we do for our county?" Rather than "What’s in it for me?” Will you give them the opportunity to be elected and to improve county government? Mr. Floyd Miller Bellevue Let’s keep Sheriff Steve De Boer To the editor: Among our greatest concerns in Barry County' art crime and safety. Sheriff Sieve De Boer is an able and ex­ perienced lawman. He has a solid background Steve is a college graduate, trained by the Michigan State Police and pro­ moted to post commander. He has strong ties to law enforcement agencies across the state. As sheriff of Barry County, he works close­ ly with village and township law agencies Steve is involved with and works closely with our effective 911 emergency safety in our fast growing townships and across the county. Steve participates in many community organizations and activities. Sheriff De Boer has experience, knowledge, leadership and people skills. He is continuing the strong law enforcement tradi­ tion Barry County citizens demand. Vote Tuesday. Aug. 6. to keep Sheriff De Boer’s strong leadership and experience. John R. Fehsenfeld Hastings Asphalt plant is the right thing to do To the editor: The talk at the barber shop was on the ballot proposals especially the asphalt plant, anima) shelter, Charlton Park and tax proposals. The asphalt plant was at the top of the list and the opinion was if it is such a good idea to purchase the same why doesn’t the County borrow the money and repay with all the ex­ pected profits that they say we will sec? Naturally, if the profits arc not there, then let the Road Commission pay out of their existing budget On the animal shelter proposal, the general feeling was that the operation should be turn­ ed over to the Humane Society, to run, operate independently of the County Commis­ sioners. By doing this, any donation will go to the animals and not to a general fund where the money can get lost real quick. I personally could realty support this concept. Regarding the city taking over control of the Hastings cemetery, it is my opinion to let the people owning Lms and the future pur­ chase pay enough for the lots to support the same without the city taking on unnecessary responsibility. Also, lots that are not used for many years should be sold to other people. On the Chariton Park issue. I believe the best way to fund it is by the people who use it. If it requires to charge more to get in so be it. If people do not use it. why should they pay for someone else’s fun, and enjoyment. 1 do not believe thai the increased charge would deter people from visiting the park, especially with all the great events they plan for the whole year. In closing. I recently received a citation from the city for having tree clippings at the curb and had seven days to get it removed. I had no problem with this ordinance, but I wonder why Peacock Hospital can have a giant sandbox on Green Street. Is there not an ordinance for this unsightly thing? 1 would think a citation is in order. I wonder how the Directors of the Hospital would like it if this sandbox was in their neighborhood or across the street from their home. Regardless of your pos11ion on the bal I o( proposals please get out and vote Aug. 6, giv­ ing a mandate of the wishes of the voters of County. Theodore F. Btmance Hastings Vote to have city accept cemetery t> ■>hl v<n snr. jfoqm is**l> uaoqu Citizens of Hastings: I have a loved one buned in Riverside Cemetery as I know many others have also. The non-profit Riverside Cemetery Corpora­ tion has had many good years financially but due to increased costs, has a few years when they cannot cover their debts. Therefore, it was decided by th? board to offer the blissful cemetery area to the city of Hastings. Most of the cemeteries in Grand Rapids and other cities have been taken over by the municipalities. It would add much to Hastings. The beautiful oak trees and peaceful serene river with its quiet waters add much to its beauty. If Hastings doesn’t accept Riverside Cemetery, it may be turned over to the state, which is obligated to only mow and maintain it once a year. Is this what we want? It would be a blot on Hastings, instead of an area of beauty, respect and love. Besides the 2300 yet unsold lots for future income. Hastings would also receive a trust fund of about $180,000. The taxes for cemetery maintenance would be very small. Please vote “yes" on Aug. 6 to accept Riverside Cemetery into the city with much love and respect. Beauty or blot? The decision is yours John DeBroux Hastings Animals deserve to have safe haven To the editor: Gn Aug. 6. the citizens of Barry County will vote on whether to provide funds for a new animal control facility. The 0.5-mil tax increase earmarked for the construction of an adequate animal control facility will cost the average homeowner just pennies each week and provide humane care to the area’s lost, injuried and abused acimals. as well as providing the community with animal-related public health services. The existing facility is woefully inadequate. Aside from being too small to accommodate the community’s animals, drainage, heating and ventilation are poor, and the outside fenc­ HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Putoahad by. Hastings Banner, Inc. ing cannot effectively prevent animals from escaping or being stolen. Currently, there is no quarantine area, so that animals possibly exposed to rabies must be s heltered with the general population. The Great Lakes Regional Office of The Humane Society of the United States believes thai our companion animals deserve to have a safe haven and that communities have a responsibility to provide it. Sandy Rowland Regional Director, Humane Society of the United Slates Campaign process is very ‘unsettling’ To the editor: As a reluctant participant in the recent County Road Commission trip to Ft. Wayne. 1 wish to lend another perspective. Whenever increased tax funds are requested by government entities, I am usually one of the most skeptical and cynical people to be found. Most of us desire better schools, good roads, efficient and safe trash disposal and public safety. We may. however, be difficult and intransigent when others offer prescrip­ tions for improvements. Our desire for a solu­ tion to problems is corrupted by a negative reaction to higher taxes and perceived problems. Some years ago, an aquaintence involved in waste disposal made this statement: “Everyone wants their trash to disappear at the curb, but they don’t want trash in or near their back yard.” If this analog) is true, then it becomes easier to understand 'negative reaction to the asphalt plant issue. The issue involved may be money, pollution, traffic, politics or a host of other issues. These issues need to be address­ ed honestly and on merit. Therefore, the following questions seem relevant to me: 1. Is the Barry County Road Commission well run now? I think so if we compare total income, miles maintained, and condition of our roads to those of other counties and the state roads in our county. 2. The issue of noise is raised in a letter in the July 18 issue of the Banner. “Too much fast talking." My personal impression conflicts with the writer’s. I found that while standing at the point where most of the machinery was powered the decibel level was not much dif­ ferent than standing next to my diesel tractor when it’s running. 3. The issue of moisture escaping from the silo was very, very minimal. 4. The amount of asphalt material on the ground appeared only in one location. It seems to me. more is sprayed on the ground in preparation for the application of asphalt ia just a few feet than was present at the plant. 5. The issue of savings needs to be address­ ed primarily by cost analysis done by respon­ sible estimators 6. A final issue is traffic - I see this as unavoidable. I feel everything we do has trade-offs. Do we want better roads, more bang for our buck'’ Then some of us must live near land­ fills. industry, feed lots or an asphalt plant, a consequence of our desire for better roads. After observing the Indiana plant first hand, and reading opposition material, 1 am con­ vinced a “yes” vote is the right and responsi­ ble thing to do. Jerry Mahler Irving Township Attack on Herrington act of desperation To the editor: And there you have it folks — the ultimate act of desperation... a personal attack on Commissioner Emmet Herrington, without the facts of the accusation provided or even confirmed — all from page. Commissioner Rod Goebel's only intent is to discredit an honorable man who has work­ ed long and hard, and with the greatest sense of vision and integrity, not only for his district but for all of Barry County. 11 was stated that they've been watching Mr. Herrington's expenses for 18 months. Why are we hearing about this one week before election? The Finance Committee meets regularly, for which, by the way, they receive per diem pay, and if they noticed 18 months ago that there might be an inap­ propriate expenditure, why wasn’t the issue raised and corrected then? '• rf • I suggest this is an act of non-feasance on Mr. Gobel's part as chair of the Finance Com­ mittee, if he sat by and did nothing, lying in wait for the opportunity to grandstand one week before election, and then to throw up unconfirmed accusations, h’s also curious that no question was raised by auditors. This should be the final act of malice this board is permitted to perpetrate — sinking to a new low. just before election. Aug. 6 is the perfect time to give them their leave and vote for some thinking, knowledgeable, educated, honest individuals whose only interest is Barry County and whose only reason for running is to make a positive contribution’ Mary Lou Gray-Hart PwM^or City of Hasunp ’'I-'- To the editor: There is much unrest throughout the state in local government. Witness the great number of candidates opposing incumbents. What their reasons for wanting local public office can be, are confusing. Confusing most­ ly because many new candidates have little or uncertain knowledge of what is involved in the positions they seek. Confound that with the misinformation they use seeking voter support, make for a very unsettled campaign/election process. Then there is the confusion created over issues and proposals as well. The asphalt plant in particular is one pro­ posal that should raise questions. For example, are the far away producer’s plants environmentally clean, does it realty make any difference where such a plant is located ? Prices are given out. such as $16 from out­ side sources, but are those prices guaranteed lo us? Is it better to send our money ‘out of town’ rather than keep them here at home? Should a few disgruntled folks make all of the county pay extra costs for our roods? The Banner of July 25 did a good expose’ in Mary Warner’s article about just who is creating the misinformation regarding asphalt. The Banner is our source of straight news. I hope it continues. Wendell Stockland Johnstown Township Public Opinion Who put up the money... that put up the signs? How do we know these people want this on their property? PAID FOR BY COMMITTEE FOR BETTER ROADS. 900 RIVER ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 What can we do about terrorists? With the news of the pipe bomb at the Olympics last weekend and the suspicion that a bomb brought down TWA Hight 800 in New York, what can we do about the growing problem of terrorism on U.S. noil? A Dwvon of J-Ad Graphcs tnc. 1952N Broadway Huongs. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs P-esxJsn! Joyce Ryan Traaaurar Frsdsric Jacobs Vcs Ptastderrt Stopban Jacobs Sscretary • NEWSROOM • Da d T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Auvtont Editor) Karen MaucS Barbara Gan Jason Can Cmdy Smith Kei sea Habecker James Jensen Mandy Habel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctowfiad ads accepted Monday through Fratoy 8 am to 530 pm. Saturday 8 X am. • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Dan Boerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Secc Class Postage Paid al Hastings, Ml 49058 IUSPS 717-830) *'! really don’t have a “You can't secure everything. But if you security al the airports. any way to slop terrorism. stop them and longer “As long as there are nuts in the world, we'll guod answer as dia ptot catch them, never let them When we find them, we If we do it, it will be with prison sentences for those have problems. We just There already is taaef ■ out. It should be con­ need lo prosecute them to tighter security." who are caught,” can't whip all the security. I don't know if sidered high treason." the nth degree.” problems." there, are more foods for “We need tighter “I don't know if there's “Increase security to �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 — Page 5 LETTERS from our readers.... Say ‘yes’ to cemetery To the editor: Barry County asphalt plant is a must To the editor: To all the responsible voters of Barry Coun­ ty, I urge a “yes" Tuesday for the asphalt plant proposal and assure a future of Barry I have read and examined all of the pro­ paganda and untruths distributed by a very few self-centered individuals who are trying to influence the citizens of Barry County to vote "no." Let’s look at some of the opposition's so called reasons: Reason Nov. 1. The opposition claims the plant will devalue and destroy their quality of life. There are no houses within 2000 feet of the In Battle Creek Springfield, there is a plant — Lakelane Asphalt — that has been located there for 35 years, and there are approximate­ ly 150 homes. 10 businesses, and the Battle Creek Math and Science Center, all within 2000 feet, some homes within 200 feet. Lakeland Asphalt Plant is an older plant that has continually been updated and operated as a first-class business. The Barry County plant will be a new. modern facility; and 1 am sure it, too, will be a first-class operation. But. the fact is that those Springfield homes, businesses. and school have had minimal pro­ blems with the Lakeland plant, which operates eignt months out of the year The Barry County plant will only operate three months per year. Interestingly, some of the residents of those 150 homes don't even know there is an asphalt plant within 2000 feet of them. Therefore. Reason fl is unfounded. Reason No. 2. The opposition claims the county will not save any money by having their own plant. It will save more and more money as time goes on. It will be convenient for providing asphalt for all county roads. If the plant would not save money, why do many counties already have their own asphalt plants? If it is not saving money, why did the American Asphalt Association contribute a large sum of money to support the opposition? The reason is because their members, private contractors, will not make a profit selling to Barry County if Barry County has its own plant. Reason <3 The chairman of the Baltimore Township Planning Commission complained the asphalt plant which would be located at the existing gravel pit was not properly zoned. Instead of complaining that the county has not applied for a zoning permit for the asphalt plant, which they do not have yet. perhaps he should have complained to Mother Nature for putting the gravel deposits in an area that was not properly zoned for an asphalt plant. 1 could go on and on. but all of the opposi­ tion’s reasons are unsubstantiated Our Barry County Rond Commission and Road Commis­ sion staff, have done a commendable job maintaining our county roads with shanking funds from the federal and state governments as they try to balance budgets. Funding for county roads will be cut more and more, and the county needs to be creative and come up with cost saving measures to make the dollars that are received go further. We all complain if the roads are full of potholes or if the snow is not plowed as quickly as we would like. The asphalt plant is centrally located, and it is tn a secluded area. It could benefit all of Barry County. So. we have got to do our share and vote to approve millage for the plant. Remember it’s only a one-time cost, but we have got to do it now. A few years down the "unpaveu road. '* the cost may be too high. It reminds me of an oil filter advertisement, "pay me now or pay me much more later." Please vote "yes" Tuesday Jim King Bellevue 3. Claims for candidates are questionable To the editor: In last week’s Banner. 1 found it interesting to read two letters touting one of the sheriff s candidates. One was written by the campaign chair­ man’s son and the ocher by a committee per­ son’s chief officer. Similar writing styles I -wonder if they came off the same word processor? Isn’t it interesting we find the head of 911. who is working on the campaign and whose boss is the candidate, politicking, putting out signs throughout the county, and soliciting funds? Talk of deceptive advertising, 1 never knew you advertised your degrees before you ob­ tained them...maybe 1*11 get a degree next year, too. Was the D.A.R.E. program ever discon­ tinued? 1 think not. Video arraignment funds were approved before Dave Wood left office, but those funds were shifted to purchase computers, which the previous administration had been working on before leaving office Many of the grants that sheriffs department has received were already in the works two years ago I have heard from officers 1 have worked with that the morale at the department is the wont it has ever been. 1 wonder why? Is it the progressive management or are all the employees just malcontents? Daryl M. Luedecking Past member of the Barry County Shenffs Department Richland Asphalt plant is a necessity To the editor: I remember back some years ago the con­ dition of roads in Barry County. Most of you probably do not remember the roads in the spring each year. Some of the gravel roads were not passable because of the mud We have come a long way since then, most­ ly because of Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman. I worked for a number of years with Jack, and because of his foresight and ex­ pertise. the roads are what they are today. He was always there, applying for every grant possible to better the roads of Barry County. The condition of the Barry County road system is far superior to our stale highways, and Jack Kineman and the Barry County Road Commssion members deserve the credit. With an asphalt plant, they can be even better. It only makes sense that the Road Commission would be more efficient due to less repair on the trucks and less fuel con­ sumption. The trucks do not run on air The men would be working on the roads rather than traveling the long distances to pick up the asphalt. The men at the project sometimes have to wait for the trucks to re­ turn with a load of asphalt. This only means more down time. I also know and have worked with the Road Commisioners and they arc all good businessmen. The asphalt plant will not benefit them. The Road Commissioners and Jack Kineman are interested only in improv­ ing the roads for the people of Barry County. Betty Moore Baltimore Township Road pavers have an agenda Tu the editor. 1 believe the men on the Barry County Road Commission are honest. They are trying to better the roads in our county. They will have no personal gain from an asphalt plant. except knowing they will be helping the county On the other hand, the asphalt pavers association must hvae something to lose to pay reportedly $50,000 for a smear campaign with mistruths. Who are you going to believe: someone who is in it for a job well done or someone who may lose a lot of money? Bob Spaulding Hastings Candidates, landowners should move signs To the editor: As a taxpayer of the city of Hastings. 1 have a problem with the way some of our tax dollars are spent At first, I wasn't going to respond this way, but I feel city officials need to be accountable for their actions. About two weeks ago. I received a call at work to find that two election signs that were in my yard were removed by the city. At first 1 questioned why. 1 was told that there was a city ordinance on where these signs could be placed. I was upset that I couldn’t place a sign anywhere 1 wanted on my property, but 1 got over that Then, while driving around town. I realized that certain candidates signs were removed while others remained. Some of those signs still remain too close to the road today. And I was also told that two city workers and a truck spent the morning pulling out these signs. That is where I question the proper use of our tax dollars. 1 would think that if the city would have taken the time to have made a few local phone calls to all candidates running for office, and notified them that they had 24 hours to get their signs moved back from the road or the city would pick them up. I feel that the signs would have been moved by the candidates or the land owners. This would have saved the city some monej. that maybe could have been used to pave the roads around Southeastern School. Joseph Klotz Hastings More money for animal shelter? Letter to the editor: Regarding more millage for counts animal shelter Have the taxpayers of Barry County, already forgotten the $75,000 spent on legal fees for a personnel problem at the animal shelter that was blown out of proportHMi and losing good dependable help? That same money would have gone a long way toward a new shelter Please think before you vote for a millage, your money, for the animal shelter. Dave Murphy Nashville Romney is the choice for pro-lifers To the editor: We want to set the record straight for all area pro-life voters. As we have all heard on radio and TV. Jim Nicholson has resorted to negative ad cam­ paigning attempting to cast doubts on Ronna Romney's prolife commitment. Right to Life of Michigan deplores this election ploy. Clearly, the Nicholson camp realizes the tremendous impact of pro-life issues among Republican prinary voters. By misrepresen­ ting Ronna Romney’s pro-life position, refus­ ing to clearly slate his own pro abortion views and trying to confuse voters. Nicholson is at­ tempting to take pro-life issues out of the elec­ tion equation. Barbara Listing, president of Right to Life of Michigan, stated that the RLM-PAC is firmly convinced that Republican pro-life voters are smart enough to sec through this election ploy and will send a strong message in August by nominating Ronna Romney as their pro-life U.S. Senate candidate. Romney is endorsed by the RLM-PAC and the National Right to Life Political Action Committee because of her strong position. Romney has always been a strong voice for the unborn in both public and privat* forums. She has continually spoken up for the basic civil nghu of the unborn and has promised to be an outspoken supporter on the floor of the U.S. Senate Ronna Romney is opposed to the partial­ birth abortion method and would vote to over­ ride President Clinton's veto. Carl Levin, who has been in office for 18 years, supports this abortion method and is against any reasonable restriction, including parental con­ sent and informed consent When elected. Ronna will be the only pro­ life woman on the U.S. Senate speaking up for Life! Her strong pro-life position will be shared with U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham and a majority of U.S. House Representatives from Michigan. Romney is the only Republican who can defeat Carl Levin. We, at Barry County Right to Life, and our area members would like to encourage all registered voters to get out and vote. Primaries have the lowest turnout when most races are decided in the primary, not the general elections. Your vote does count, and does matter! Lynne Cipcic and Barry County Right to Life Hastings Herrington trying to save us tax dollars To the editor: 1 have read with great interest the ongoing controversy between Commissioners Emmet Herrington, Tim Burd. Rod Goebel and Lew Newman. If it wasn't for the feet that they represent one-half of the elected body who run the county government, it would be very amusing. However, to me as a taxpayer, it is not one bit amusing; and to all Barry County voters, it should not be amusing either. First, Herrington's letter had some pretty good reasons and ways to save the county money. It is very evident he is not a "yes" man or so-called "team player" that Newman would like elected. Burd condemned Herrington for donating his salary but reserving the right to say how money should be spent. Don’t you think if you donate your salary you should have the right io say how it is to be spent? Goebel’s checking phone bills for Herr­ ington’s calls on county business sounds like something you would do to "tell the teacher ." Goebel should be putting all his spare time in­ to productive county business. Herrington's calls to Brownsville, Texas, seemed legitimate to me as they were concer­ ning KCC, which will be a real asset to the county. Herrington spends many hours helping all of us in this district. I’m proud to say he is his own man, and the only commissioner trying to overhaul the County Board and save us all, as taxpayers, some tax dollars. Please vote for Emmet Hemngton for District 7 Commissioner Tuesday. Ruth Ann King Bellevue On Tuesday. Aug.^5, electors in Hope Is plant more important than safety? Dear editor: From the looks of the letters section, it seems to me that the only citizens of Barry County in favor of an asphalt plant are the employees of Barry County itself. 1 find it incredulous that a Road Commis­ sion that can't or won't pay overtime during winter weather to keep the county roads dear for police, fire and EMS personnel let alone the pnvate citizens of the county, and cannot "afford" to paint a simple white line along the edge of the road to assist motorists, can "find" the money to finance a county-wide "educational" campaign to build an asphalt plant. In regard to the animal shelter issue, the county has had ample opportunity to run the shelter and they have resoundingly shown time and time again that they cannot. The shelter should be turned over to a private corporation. Michael Mills Hastings To the editor: To the many friends of Riverside Cemetery. Aug. 6 is a major opportunity for us to invest in maintaining one of the most im­ portant services provided to the Hastings community. Your “yes" vote will be profoundly appreciated. Cemetery Board. of Directors DeBoer brings integrity to office To the editor: This letter is to recommend that Barry County keep Steve DeBoer as our sheriff Assn assistant prosecutor in both Barry and Allegan counties. I have worked with Steve when he was lieutenant with the Michigan State Police. As poet commander al Wayland. Steve always took time to work with us as a law enforcement team to ensure that our cases were property investigated and presented. As a citizen of Barry County. I have had the benefit of Steve DeBoer as our sheriff. In both capacities. 1 have found Steve lo be in­ telligent. hard working and professional. I believe Steve DeBoer will continue to br­ ing integrity to our Shenffs Department, and would encourage voters to join me in support of Sieve DeBoer as Barry County Sheriff. Julie A. Nakfoor Pratt Hastings To the editor: As township clerk. I can attest that she has kept our board informed from the county level and has been very helpful in securing many answers for residents in our township. Sandy is experienced, dedicated, has much integrity, leadership and honesty, and takes the time to investigate situations that arise. Sandy has well represented District No. 3 by meeting the daily challenges that face the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Shirley R Case Hope Township Clerk Asphalt plant will improve roads To the editor: The opportunity to see a "state of the art" asphalt plant in operation on the July 11 bus tour to Fort Wayne, Ind., exceeded my expectations. This plant, though larger than the proposed plant for Barry County (250 versus 160 tons per hour), revealed the following: 1. The noise level was less than one of my large farm tractors running in a field. 2. The emissions from the stack was almost non-existent with the use of a large bag house, which filters the air coming from the plant. The only detectable emissions were from steam because the aggregate has to be heated and dried to a certain moisture content before the tar emulsion is added 3. The grounds immediately surrounding the plant were dean. The only spillage noted, which was minute, was where the heated tar is transferred from the transport truck to the holding tank at the disconnect fittings and then it solidifies when it hits the ground, allowing periodic dean up. 4 The digital processor plant controls allow one man to operate the plant with built-in safety features to shut down the plant if a failure in the system occurs. Cemetery board urges ‘yes’ vote Some candidates are crying ‘wolf Sandy James does job well Township will be asked to select a candidate for the position of Barry County Commis­ sioner. representing District Number 3, which also includes Rutland Township and a small portion of Barry Township. Because many do not attend regular township board meetings, I would like to report that our present county commissioner. Sandy James, has attended nearly every Hope Township Board meeting and some special meetings as well, and is willing to listen to any concerns or questions that might arise. For those with loved ones here and those with loved ones who will someday be al Riverside Cemetery: Due to the rising cost of operations, such as equipment, gas and wages to maintain River side Cemetery, we wish and need for the voters to vote "yes" for the millage. Our hope is that the millage passes so we will be able to maintain Riverside Cemetery as it was before the cost of operations rose to the level it has Please' Take this letter into consideration as you go to vote Aug. 6. Sincerely, David L. Smith 5. There was essentially no odor from the plant. The only place I could detect any odor was where the hot asphalt was dropped into the trucks from the silo. Again, the purchase of this plant will enhance the quality of the county road system by making low coat and highly efficient asphalt production available for road con­ struction improvemenu in the county, thus extending the use of road improvement funds by 20 to 25 percent. As a resident of Barry County. I try to keep up on the issues that are impeding my life and this county. Over the last 18 months, there have only been about two issues that seemed to be con­ troversial. I believe that even both of them ap­ pear to have now received favorable reviews from the greatest percentage of the people What I don't understand is where all of these phantom issues come from at election time. To hear many of the challenging can­ didates talk, you would think that Barry Coun­ ty is in catastrophic conditions I personally don’t believe all of the stories they are crying. In actuality they are crying wolf. Asacaution to the voters and those can­ didates, we ail know where the boy who cried wolf ended up. Kathleen Petersen Hastings CORRECTION: County Board of Commissioners' candidate Clyde Morgan was incorrectly identified as Stanley Morgan in a letter to the editor from Tim Burd last week. The error was the fault of the editor. Lloyd Goyings, Supervisor Prairieville Township Dist. #3 Supervisors Support Commissioner SANDY JAMES * Dlst #3 Commissioner Lifetime Resident of Berry County who actively represents Barry, Hope & Rutland Twp. Experience — 4th year Barry County Commissioner. Rutland Charter Township Trustee. 8 years. Conscientious and courteous. Attends and participates in meetings regularly. Keeps her people & supervisors aware of all current situations. Performs her duties as Commissioner with integrity and accountability. we firmly support Sandy James for commissioner in District #5 Township Supervisors of District *3: Rutland: Bob Edwards Hope: Pat Albert, Pat Baker (former) Barry: Bill Wooer Paid tor by District S3 Supervisors �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 ‘Alert’ committee includes local people LETTERS from our readers... To the editor: Current board headed in the wrong direction To the editor: I am writing this in response to the article and letters July 25. My first concern is that if the telephone bills from Commissioner Emmet Herrington were exit of line, why did the finance committee wait to bang the bills before the full board with just two weeks remaining before the primary election? This certainly was a unreasonable political move by the committee as a whole to discredit Herrington. If the com­ mittee members were doing their job honorably, they should have asked Herrington to come before them and found out all the facts, before going public with only allegations. I think the financial chair. Rod Goebel, should have handled the allegations in a more professional way. but the present board doesn't seem to have very much profes­ sionalism lo spare. Jim Bailey. Lew Newman and Tim Burd have already put their support behind the can­ didate who is running against Herrington. This should tell you something about why it was brought up at this time. The second issue is the per diems Herr­ ington turned back to the county. Some members of the board have had a hard time accepting the fact that Herrington has return­ ed all his per diems to the county, designating it strictly for training. 1 feel strongly that Her­ rington should have some say in how that money is spent. Whenever a member of the Board of Com­ missioners acts in a manner that is in opposi­ tion lo Chairman Bailey or his followers, he or she is in trouble. I know. I have been there. In the past two years we have done things in a manner that I never thought would or could be done. For example. Al McCrumb was fired from his animal control job while on a fishing trip with no opportunity to present his case.* Secondly, we told the City of Hastings we didn’t have the money to belong to the JEDC. which cost the county $20,000 per year Yet a short time later, we hear about a grant writer who cost $4,000 more per year, plus 5 percent of the grant for administration. Something is wrong. Small Government Consultants were hired without adhering to our own board rules as it pertains to bidding out any contract of this size. It was taken out of County Development Committee and placed under the Finance Committee because of the time to hire and work on the jail grant. The truth was a letter of intent, not the grant, was due to the Sate almost immediately. There never was notification from the board chair to the County Development Committee that a letter of intern was needed quickly as to meet a deadline in Lansing. It was done by the board chair arbitrarily without respectful!) consulting the County Development Commit­ tee first. Another move by the Chairman Bailey was that he had himself appointed to the Solid Waste Committee as a private citizen, when in fact as board chairman, he is a representative of government. After some pressure, he back­ ed away from that one. This is another exam­ ple of when the chairman wants something, he generally gels the voles, regardless if lhe issue or action is right or wrong. I could go on with several more issues that have happened in the past 18 months, but I believe everyone should be gening the picture by now. We have a board chairman who is very strong in his thoughts. If you stand in his way. you better by ready to take your licks. I feel very strongly that this is not the way the board should be operated and certainly not the way it has operated in the past several terms I have faithfully served lhe people of District 2 and Barry County. We are elected to look al all the issues in a fair and impartial manner, keeping focused on the needs and desires of all the citizens we serve county wide. The citizens of Barry County deserve better. Please vote Aug. 6 and vote for people who will represent your values! Bob Wenger Commissioner from District 2 Thomapplc and Irving Twps. DeBoer doesn't have tunnel vision To the editor: A reality check. The good part. Barry County — A land of beauty, lakes, forests and agricultural lands. The bad part: Dirty politicians and singlevisiooed people looking out for their own in­ dividual interests without seeing how the results affect the operation of county govern­ ment for the benefit of all. The) forget about the three essential levels of operation for good government. One — for people to lead a long and healthy life; two — to acquire knowledge and experience and three — to have access to resources needed for a decent standard of living. During this election cycle, one should look at each candidate's knowledge, experience and how they can administer the respon­ sibilities of the office they seek, that will enable all citizens to enlarge their human capabilities to the best use in al) Fields — economic, social, cultural and political. Will the candidate's agenda include the large ixitlook in all aspects of county opera­ tion? Does the candidate's life history show top leadership, managerial and administrative ahdiuc* to operate the office he/she is seeking in such a manner that all aspects are taken into cixunderaiion when a decision is made? Does the candidate have the courage and integrity to stand up to do what is right for the people, even though it is not in favor of a vocal minority? The elected official is entrusted with the operation of our county government; therefore, his/her standards must be higher than those of society at large. He/she must be able to see the big picture, to get facts straight and effectively communicate them to other of­ ficials so as to have a integrated team effort whose decisions will enhance the life of Barry County citizens. These are the major characteristics that we should look at when we make our choice at the ballot box. Where one is born and raised will not make a good official unless he also has the above roted qualifications. I believe that he/she must have the broad view of seeing how it all fits together, if you will, the grand design. Knowing the game plan lets him make more decisive and better decisions. If you take the time, you can see that the emotional tunnel visioned appeals based on in­ accurate information or of some groups' special interests and not the interests of the total county are not so likely to result in effec­ tive government. Many of the candidates fit this category. One who does not and who definitely has shown for the last year and a half the top notch leadership and administrative ability that I have mentioned is our sheriff Steve DeBoer. The committee appointed by law. composed of Probate Judge Richard Shaw. County Pro­ secutor Dak Crowley and County Clerk Nan­ cy Boersma. picked Sheriff DeBoer over the other applicants (of whom two arc candidates) made an excellent choice. He has proven by actual practice that he ts capable of ad­ ministering the sheriff s department in an effecient and economic way. His is not a one special interest tunnel vi­ sioned leadership. The department today is giving the Barry County citizens the top value for his "buck." I ask that you vote for Sheriff Steve DeBoer on Aug. 6. 1996. In addition. 1 would en­ courage you to judge all candidates as to their qualifications to hold the office they seek, not as to where they come from or whose friend they are. Dr. V. Harry Adrounic Hastings Land Use Committee volunteers ignored This is a letter for the citizens of Cartton Township. 1 am dissatisfied with our township govemn.*nt. Consider the following as one of several examples when the supervisor acted in an mcomDetent and arroeant manner At the Nov 13. 1995. Carlton Township meeting, Jim McManus discussed the forma­ tion of a land use committee. Quoting from the minutes: "Jim McManus from the Barry County Planning and Zoning explained what the description of our land use for the township consisted of. There are 10 townships using their services. He is sug­ gesting that lhe township create an advisory committee to let the county know how we'd like the township developed. He suggested we get persons from lake property owners, a cou­ ple of large land owners, someone bordering Freeport, a couple with 10 acre lots with homes, and a business owner. They would be an advisory committee, but the county would still have the final word.” After a presentation, two Carlton Township citizens volunteered to serve on the committee. New business at lhe Feb. 12 meeting in­ cluded the appointment of members to the Land Use Committee. Quoting from the ap­ proved minutes: "Wilma made a motion that Russ Yarger. Dick Landon. Tom Doyle, Vera Allerding, Jim Decker be appointed to the Land Use Committee. Also. Ken Neil and Ken Wmdes if they agree." Ann<»v>r mwp from the minutes. during public comment was: "Keith Taylor asked what criteria was used for selecting persons for the committee on land use. A couple that expressed the desire to be on die committee were not appointed. The supervisor would not answer my ques­ tion. He told me to submit my question in writing for the March meeting. My written question on the selection of the Land Use Committee was under old business for the March 11 meeting. Quoting from the approved minutes: "He (Keith Taylor) also questioned the criteria for selecting the com­ mittee for land use. Dave (supervisor) replied that they need to M a resident, registered voter, live in the township for some time, so­ meone who hopefully is respected by rest of township, property owner, and job security." On April 1, I submitted three questions (in writing) for the April 8 meeting. One question was: "When and where was the meeting when the criteria listed above March 11 were adopted?" Quoting from the approved April 8 minutes. "Keith Taylor put his questions in writing. Nov. '95 minutes pertain to his ques­ tion. No meeting was held to set guidelines." Let me emphasize the fact that there are two sets of criteria for the Land Use Committee members, Jim McManus' suggestions and the supervisors'. Also, two volunteers were ig­ nored when the Land Use Committee was formed. Keith Taylor Hastings Let's ensure cemetery for loved ones Dear editor: I would like to reach out and touch the peo­ ple in this community with a few words about voting Aug. 6 on the cemetery mileage. Please vote yes! What would we do if there was no one to take care of our loved ones w ho have passed on and have been laid to rest in that cemetery? Who would take care of themWould you take the time out of your everyday life to take care of your loved ones who have been laid to rest there? Then, of course, what about later in life, when you are no longer around to do the job; will your children and grandchildren take on the job.* 1 feel that a lot of people take advantage of the fact that there has always been someone there lo run and lake care of our loved ones who have passed on and don't realize that the ones that do this job also have io live. They need to be paid for what they do. just like the rest of us. The cemetery does not run itself and take care of itself ft is a full-time job. and a hard one at that. To take care of a cemetery, takes a lot of hard work. It also takes equipment and materials that get used on a daily basis. That takes money. Sure, you have to pay for a plot in the cemetery and there are other costs in laying your loved one to rest, but what about after wards? Those costs don’t even begin to touch the costs of taking care of those same loved ones, once they have been laid to rest. There are headstones that still remain in the cemetery that date back in the early 1800s that are still in good shape. Would they be. if there weren't people, good people, taking care of them? Do these people have any family left to take care of their burial plots if there was no one else to do it for them? Think about n! Please vote yes on this issue Make sure our loved ones have the continued care that they have always had in the past. Jane A. Jones Hastings Road commissioners can do cities, villages To the editor: In reference to the proposed Barry County Road Commission purchase of an asphalt plant through a millage proposal, it has been said that it would be illegal for the Barry County Road Commission to work on other streets within the cities and villagers of Barry County. According to Michigan law, MCL 247.651c. MCL 247.662, MCL 247.663(8), and MCL 124.2 & 124.501, it is legal for a county road commission to contract for ser­ vices with townships, cities and villages, other counties and other municipal bodies for work. The Cass County Road Commission has routinely contracted with the cities and villages of Cass County for paving of their streets, as prescribed by law. as those bodies determined it to be in the best interest of their constituents. Frederick W. Senger Ill. Manager Cass County RoadCottfnSido i , w »Kit Ask yourself questions on asphalt plant To the editor: Voters of Barry County, ask yourselves these questions before you vote on the millage Aug. 6: 1. How will spending almost one million dollars to purchase an asphalt plant make for safer roads? 2. If the Road Commission is so concerned about safe roads, why are they willing to spend $20,000 on education for the asphalt plant, and not willing to spend money on pain­ ting white lines on the roads? 3. Why is the Road Commission reluctant to use overtime to plow snow, but planning to use overtime to operate the asphalt plant? 4. The Road Commission states they will save $200,000 per year if they can purchase this asphalt plant. Has this figure been verified by an independent accountant or engineering firm? Where is the proof of this saving? 5. Would you want to raise your children in an area where from spring to fall there will be a dump truck going past your house every three minutes'* Dennis Cooney Hastings James best candidate in Third District To the editor: On Aug. 6, the voters of Rutland, Hope and a portion of Barry Township can select the best candidate for the upcoming November election. Experience, commitment and com­ munity involvement are important when we select our candidate for the Third District. Sandy James has the experience and has demonstrated her commitment to serve the people. I worked with her for eight years as she served on the Rutland Township Board. She made a significant contribution to improv­ ing our planning and zoning, provided good input at our meetings, made informed deci­ sions on township matters and did her best to represent the people of Rutland Township. During the past four years as County Com­ missioner for the Third District. James has continued to demonstrate this same level of commitment. This has been demonstrated by her presence at township board meetings, pro­ viding information to township boards and in making a real effort to answer questions regarding lhe work of the commissioners. James is involved with lhe community, keeps informed and makes herself available to her constituents. She has demonstrated a good working relationship with city and township governments and has a sincere desire to make government work for the people. Experience, commitment and community involvement are important when selecting a candidate who will best represent our district. Jerry Bradley Hastings In a recent article in the Hastings Banner. Jack Kineman. manager of the Barry County Road Commission, was quoted as saying there were "several mistruths" to informa­ tion our group, the Committee to Alert Barry County Voters, provided Mary Warner, the Banner's reporter. Kineman said that the committee is wrong about the county needing additional money to operate an asphalt plant However, on Feb. 16. as reported by lhe Hastings Banner, the Road Commission wanted to ask voters for a one-ycar. one-mill millage for a plant pur­ chase. plus one mill for three years to pur­ chase materials. Kineman also said the committee is wrong about the county's ability to sell asphalt pav­ ing material to schools and cities in the coun­ ty. However, the County Road Commission has. according to lhe Michigan Constitution, "only those powers specifically granted or granted by implication." And selling to another entity not under lhe county's jurisdic- lion would violate the law. Kineman asks readers. "Who are you going to believe — outside contractors who work for a profit or the Barry County Road Commis­ sion?" But this is the same Road Commission cited for mismanagement of public funds. The following is an example: On March I. 1995, Walker & Fluke, certified public accountants^ wrote to the Road Commission that it had violated P.A. 632 by spending more money than it was appropriated in its budget. The Road Commission was cited for the winy violation again this year. This same Road Commission was ruled in violation of sr-wr election laws just two weeks ago. The Commit*** to Alert Barry County Voters, a group of Burry County residents is concerned that the Barry County Road Com­ mission is trying to sell the public on a plan to build an asphalt plant that is both incomplete and underfunded. This means if the asphalt plant passes, we. the taxpayers, will end up footing the bill, again. ' Dari Lester Delton Citizens have much to gain with asphalt To the editor: I’ve been working with the Barry County Road Commission in the maintenance and im­ provement of the roads in Maple Grove Township since becoming supervisor in 1982. The Township Board has not always agreed with every action taken by lhe County Road Commission over the years, but feel that the Barry County Road Commission has been responsive to the complaints and wishes of our Township Board and the citizens of Maple Grove Township. Condemning the Barry County Road Commission because their ex­ pertise lies in the maintenance and the con­ struction of roads, and not in the legal ramifications of passing millage proposals, is extremely unfair. When I look at the road systems in surroun­ ding counties and compare them to Barry County. 1 find lhe roads comparable, and in many cases far superior in construction and maintenance. This ’s accomplished on a much smaller budget and with fewer personnel than in any of the surrounding counties. Maple Grove Township has a site where gravel is being processed by a large asphalt company. This pit is in operation eight months out of the year, the trucks start rolling before 6 a.m. and stop at dark, as many as 100 plus trucks per day. The trucks they are using are double bottom gravel trains, not the smaller dump trucks used by the Barry County Road Commission. If the Drake pit in Baltimore Township has marketable gravel, which it does, it will be us­ ed by someone. I think the people of Baltimore Township will find it much easier and preferable to work with the Barry County Road Commission than with a large gravel company. Neither the Road Commissioners nor the Road Commission personnel have anything to gain personally from the operation of an asphalt plant. However, the citizens of Barry County have something to gain. We have the opportunity to give the Road Commission a tool that will allow them to use their equip­ ment, personnel and a very short operating season more efficiently to better serve the citizens of Barry County. Rod Crothers Supervisor Maple Grove Township Attacks on Herrington were orchestrated To the editor: The carefully orchestrated and factually un­ true series of attacks on Commissioner Em­ met Herrington are living proof that "politics ain't beanbags." I find it sad. The majority wing of the County Board will not allow open debate if they can avoid it. To them, a "team player" is one who follows the “line" and votes yes or no depending on what is the word for the d»y. Little debate is tolerated and to question the pay and perks is unforgivable. $b Igt thertutWsde Wo’.If the crime be objecting to and arguing against the development of public policy in secret and ratifying in public. Herrington is guilty. If the crime is public objection to a sweetheart contract with political cronies, Herrington •< guilty. The crime was to expose to public view the excessive pay county commissioners receive for their part-time jobs. The punishment — character assassination! The record is clear. Not only does the County Board of Commissioners insist on do­ ing its work in committees that eliminate public discussion (committee meetings are not covered by the Banner or WBCH). these com­ mittees and the County Board meet at hours convenient to the board, not the public. The chairman was responsible for secretly negotiating a contract with a non-existing "consulting" company which so far has beeir paid $18,000 in tax money, with more owing for bringing new grant money to the county. And while the chairman credits the “con­ sultants" for the jail grant, the sheriff s cam­ paign material says he got it for us. No other grants have been obtained. When Barry County Commissioners have served six years, they are given full medical' benefits for life, from age 55, totally paid for by taxpayers. If you pay for your own coverage, contribute to it or cannot afford it. you might think this is out of line. rathaaril .■iillTaTfftiaii i have k»g since quit bathing their county commmioners in hidden benefits. Their commissioners, each of whom represent far more people than ours, receive a lower salary, no per diems, no medical insurance and no mileage. Emmet Herrington speaks for all of us who believe Barry County should do the same. He donated his first year's salary to the county for leadership training. The board majority has tipped its hand. The gnats fill our ears and the buffoons scream, "Off with his head”as the dogs nip al his L._ 1neeis. Emmet Herrington is correct. The reforms are r-eded and will come. They are a large part of the reason there are contests in all County Board districts but one this year. Robert E. Dwyer Nashville Steve DeBoer has competence, integrity To the editor: I spent 35 years of law enforcement, 25 in the Michigan State Police and 10 as under­ sheriff of Eaton County. During my tenure with the State Police 1 became acquainted and worked with Steve DeBoer and was delighted last year when I learned of his appointment as sheriff. He is, in my opinion, the quintessential police professional. Steve's decisions are always well considered and what I noted about him in the State Police was he has a rather rare ability to put the welfare of those he serves before his own self interests. 1 have seen this ( in him on more than one occasion. f Because he was appointed to fill the vacant cy when Dave Wood left, and is not really at politician. I wasn't at all certain Sieve would, run for office when the time came. As a tax-i payer in Barry County I'm most pleased that he decided to do so. It isn't that often we have the opportunity tm vote for a public servant who has both com-) petence and integrity. The people of Barry] County have just such a man in Sheriff Steve, DeBoer. 4 William C. Voigt Hastings Asphalt plant site isn't isolated To the editor: When I read articles on the locations of the Drake Gravel Pit, it was staled that it is on an isolated area. I certainly disagree with that. It is on property zoned for agriculture. I think for agriculture zoning, it is well populated. There are six houses built in the last 20 years across the road from the gravel pit road on the south side of Dowling Road west to Broadway Road and there are 12 houses east on Dowling Road to M-37. Farmers who live and own farms on the east side of Broadway from the Dowling Road to Cloverdale Road farms go back to lhe proper­ ty. Farms on the south side of Cloverdale Road to M-37 farms go back. too. Farms on M-37 between Cloverdale Road to Dowling Road on the west side also go back. This is an agricultural area and Dowling is an agricultural village. 1 think the low water level in the Dowling area should be considered If anyone knew the facts, trucks hauling asphalt have to be cleaned and the only thing that will cut asphalt would be petroleum pro­ ducts. Where will they clean them? One of my grandsons and his family lives irt Cloverdale on M-43. Their water well alon^ with their neighbors water wells were all con­ taminated. The state put down new wells fop them. When the state report came back, it said thej contamination was caused from oil used in washing down machinery. . । Years ago we didn't know about contamina­ tion. but now we do. We should be sure we» don't make a mistake again. , The Road Commissioners should think twice if they think common laborers can run. as asphalt plant. It would lake an experienced manager to make any money. Any farmer cam tell you that 1 thought that we had zoning laws to protectus. No wonder we are losing all our farm land to developers and others who think they know* what is best for us. The extra traffic on Dowling Road that was I not built for heavy traffic, as well as the danger to the children in the area, should be» considered. Mrs. Robert (Florence) Gillespie i Dowling Do we really need more taxes? To the editor: Enough is enough! Stop, "no more." They say "vote for our millage proposal, it will only cost S5O for a $50,000 assessment." That might be ok if we were just voting on U or W mill, but when you add them all up. we are talking a large tax burden for the citizens of Barry County. Whatever happened to the 1.5-mill limita­ tion? In lhe past, we have voted for schools. O.A.. C. township fire, township roads. ) Charlton Park. etc. The list goes on and on. Now we arc asked to vote again for more taxes. Roads, fire. Charlton Park, asphalt plant, animal shelter, etc. Add them all up and they come to more than $50 per year. How about $300 per year? I guess it comes to this: Do we really need them? If so. vote "yes," if not. vote "no.” It is that simple. P. Richard Dean Hastings J �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 — Page 7 Lake Odessa NEWS Demonds celebrate 50th anniversary Gunns to celebrate golden anniversary Royce and Roberta DeMood celebrated their 50<h wedding anniversary Wednesday. July 3rd. Royce and Roberta (DeCamp) were mar­ ried al Byran. Ohio Robert and Lillian De­ Mood were their attendants. They have lived on the same farm since September of 1947. The farm has been in the family since 1932. They have three children, Royce Jr. and wife Sue of Bivens Rd . Hastings; Judy (De­ Mood) Lancaster and her husband Terry reside oo the homestead farm also and Ronald and wife Diana of Cogswell Rd . Hastings They have 10 grandchildren and eight great Homer and Marjorie Gunn of Banfield will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house planned for Sunday, Aug. 4, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Bedford Masonic Lodge on Bedford Road (M-37). Friends and relatives are invited to attend this special celebration. Homer and Marjorie originally celebrated their anniversary in February of this year with a trip to Pokagon State Park in Indiana. Homer and the former Marjorie Whitmore were married on Feb. 17. 1946, at the First Congregational Church in Battle Creek by the Rev. Carlton Brooks Miller. They have three children: daughter Lorraine Cummings and family of Silver Springs, Maryland; Alicia and David; Rick and Jill Gunn and daughter Leslie and Holly of Battle Creek; Duane and Tan Gunn and sons Sean and Stephen. They also have one great-granddaughter, Marissa, of Silver Springs. Maryland. Homer is retired from Clark Equipment Co. after 32h years, and is a life member of A.V. D. Chapter 7, and of the Global Church of God. Homer served in the Pacific with the 98th Division, and coached and managed the BanfieJd Uttte League and Babe Ruth teams for eight years. He also constructed a ball dia­ mond on their property. Marjorie is a homemaker, and is a lifetime member of D.A.V. Chapter 7 Auxiliary, and of Faith Assembly of God. Homer enjoys playing golf and spending time with grandchildren. Marjone enjoys spending time with the grandchildren, decorating cakes, and working as a volunteer for the Michigan Eyebank and Transplant Center She was a member of the Red Cross Motor Corps during World War II, and was a Cub Scout Den Mother for six years. The couple requests that there be no gifts, ptease. Royce and Roberta owned and operated the Thornapple Roller Rink from 1962 until 1982, which they enjoyed doing, and still miss the kids today. The rink was closed last fall Royce is retired from the State Department of Transportation. They spend their winters at their home North of Haines City, Honda. Al their request for no big celebration, friends and family may help them celebrate by sending cards to 10231 Gardner Rd., Nashville. MI 49073. Gurds observing 70th anniversary John and Winnie Gurd will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary oo Thursday, Aug. 1. John and Wmnte (Campbell) Gurd were married Aug. i. 1926 in Hickory Corners. They have lived most of their lives in the Cedar Creek area, and at the present address for 38 years. They will celebrate their an­ niversary with their children, Geraldine and Bob Clinton. Margaret and Norman ArmMrong and Gten and Mary Gurd. Photo taken June 30. 1996 on return from church. They are long time members of the Cedar Creek Bible Church. They would ap­ preciate receiving cards or visits from their many friends. Their address is: 1921 Dowling Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Jamie Richard Langschied. Hastings and Sara Loire Converse, Holland. Ronald Ray Wilson. Hastings and Buffy Rene Roberts. Hastings. Gordon Lee Lukaart, Freeport and Jackie Lynn Ladewig, Freeport. Robert Leonard Cunningham Jr.. Battle Creek and Amy Mane Steinbnnk. Battle Creek. Ricky Lee Smith, Hastings and Elizabeth Ann Weedall. Hastings David Paul Harvath. Hastings and Terry Lynn James, Hastings. William Schoooveld. Wyoming and Juliet Ann Laman. Wayland Robert Adem Sanden. Hastingi and Darla Aim Lovell. Hastings Kyle Robert Booher. Vermontville and Leslie Arm Gould. Nashville Marthev. Dean Owen. Battle Creek and Christine Ann Morrison. Battle Creek. Kirk Alan Garrison. Delton and Ginger Lvnn Acker Delton. Ronald Stacey O’Keefe. Hastings and Cassandra Louise Benner. Hastings. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! GIRL. Lante Mx^te Johns, bom at Ionia County Memorial Hospital on July 17 at 11:00 a m. to Kelley Daugherty and David Johns, weighing 6 lbs.. 3 ozs. and 18V* in­ ches long BOY. Ean. born June 26. 1996 at 11:42 a m. at Pennock Hospital to Diana Vliek and Joey Thurlby of Vermontville. Weighing 3 lbs., 5 ozs. and 16 inches long. Lakewood Christian School is returning to its schedule of hosting a public dinner on the first Friday of each month with Aug. 2 the date set for one of their fine meals, topped with ice cream sundaes. Because they catered meals for the Lake Odessa Fair crowds, they did not hold their July dinner. Members of the Governmental Employees Credit Union have been advised of the open •house week events, with one evening for city officials and Chamber of Commerce members, another for members and their families and concluding with a picnic for members Saturday. Their new building faces the convergence of M-66 and Steele Street on a triangular piece of land. Their new motto is “Get To The Point." A previous question was "Where will fairgoers park now that the GECU occupies the space on the east side of M-66? A recent Sentinel insert devoted to the Ionia Free Fair shows a sketch of a pedestrian bridge over the Grand River near the floral building. The bridge gives access to parking south of the river. The bridge, when completed, will be an integral part of the "Rails to Trails" project. The rails were from the Perc Marquette C & O/CSX Railway, which ran from Grand Ledge to Ionia. This line also accommodated Lyons, Collins and Portland. Tuesday, Aug. 6, is lhe dale for lhe primary election when each party’s candidates vie for a spot on the November ballot of the general election. Some analysts feel that the primary is of more consequence than tlr November election. With six or more candidates for each post, the competition often is heated. The Rev. Wayne Speas was lhe guest speaker at Central United Methodist Church Sunday on behalf of MICAP white the pastor Rev. Emmett Kadwell and family arc vaca­ tioning in Iowa at the farm home of the Sparks parents/grand parents. Tuesday, Aug. 6, is the date for Friends of the Library to meet after a recess in July. Michigan State University has announced three Lake Odessa students on its honor roll. They are Kevin Kteopfenstein. Deanna Strong and Matthew McNatt As announced, there was a bulletin board at the depot on Depot Day for pictures of hollyhocks. They showed at least six varieties of blooms. The tallest stalks reported thus far were grown by Kay Klein. Hers were nine feet high and still growing. The welcome rain on the weekend, however, broke many stalks and bent over others. Many growers had to tic their stalks during the previous weeks. Next step is to watch for seed growth. They are a self-seeding plant so each grower should have more of the same colors in 1996. In another year or two there are to be hollyhocks along 'he west fence at the depot. Depot Day was a huge success, with crowds all afternoon and even dozens who came ear­ ly. With the dance studio rehearsal, many parents came in the forenoon so there were guest who registered well before noon to see the interior exhibits. The oldest vehicle was a 1905 model pro­ minently displayed on the south deck. The other 18 were exchibiled along Emerson Street and along the west drive. Each had a placard giving the year and brand, as well as the current owners. All of them drew much admiring attention throughout the day. Each exhibitor was given a 1996 mug that bore two images of lhe caboose in red. Inside the sales cabinet had the 1995 depot mugs and the 1996 caboose mugs for sale, along with buntings and other items. Raffle tickets were sold on the deck. At the 5 p.m. drawing, Yvonne Haney Brooks was the winner of the Amish Acres weekend and she was present to receive her envelope with tickets for the dinner theater, the weekend at a bed and breakfast and four meals. The cash prize of SI00 was won by Rose Ann Smke and the third prize went lo Jan Doyle. Food sales were brisk for all the hours. The Boy Scouts were busy directing traffic. There was a double row of cars to the top of the rise and a third row was partially filled most of the time. The entertainers in order were a joy to sec and hear with dancers, stringed instruments, keyboard music and some vocalists performed with the ensembles. The larger tent this year allowed more people lo be sealed in comfort of the shade. The last group to perform was the Pretty Shaky String Band. They began with only three players but two others arrived a bit late so they stayed well beyond their slated finish time of 7 p.m. Guests registered were from far and near. Some former residents spotted were Roger and Ann Bartlett of Minnesota, Louise (Hoffs) and Al Peppel of East Lansing. Linda Hilley of Lansing, Karen Morse and family of Richland. Ann and Ray Strecker of Troy. Lisa (Eckstrom) and Ron VanderLmdcn and children of Illinois. The zoo animals brought by Jan Reed Smith and other zookeepers were a big hit. One of the male keepers spoke to the audience about the animals and elicited a lot of audience par­ ticipation. The keepers then roamed around lhe grounds, giving young and old a chance lo pct the snake which was very colorful with in­ tricate skin pattern. Ward VanLaanen made a plaque presenta­ tion to the widow of the late president of the board of the Lake Odessa Community Library. Merton Gariock. Village president Jerry Engle presented a plaque, tote bag and key to the village lo Janet Thomas, the 1996 recipient of the Janie Rodriguez Award. Janet responded with heartfelt comments about the blessings her family has received from being part of the adoption process and the cncourgcment to others to make a home for a child through adoption. Her assembled family stood at the conclusion of her remarks. There was recorded music to enjoy in the intervals bet­ ween the two presentations. From then on. each entertainment act followed closely on the heels of the earlier one, with Nina Steed an­ nouncing each performer or group. attend each and patronage of its fund-raising efforts, which continue support further im­ provement and renovation of the building. This was the fourth year with beautiful weather. The interior exhibits had two collections of license plates, model cars, auto advertising, a collection of auto horns, pictures of gas sta­ tions and old cars, books on the auto magnates such as Ford and Durant. There was a wide variety of road maps from years past, mostly produced by the petroleum companies and bearing their advertising. There were old maps also from lhe days before freeways. In last week’s Reminder. Valerie Dakin was pictured as a new state trooper. She is a granddaughter of Grace Cook of Musgrove Highway and lhe late Gaylord Cook. The grandfather was an officer with the Michigan Department of Corrections. Her father h a retired trooper with the Michigan Stale Police. Until Sunday’s ram there were many wagonloads of wheat being hauled into the local grain elevator. Many fields have been combined and the straw has been rolled into round bales awaiting transport to the bants for winter use. Former Woodland resident Steve Barnum, superintendent of Pewamo-Westphalia schools, is busy building another new house next door west of his own residence m the southwest pan of Pewamo on Washington Street. Two weeks ago the rafters were in place above lhe framing members. By lhe weekend, the nxifboards were in place and the walls were mounted. This is the time of year for many family reunions. A plea in a Lansing paper is for the Stephens-Taylor family having its 59th. This family came from Ontario in 1866 with Ebenc/cr and Emma who had 14 children as the founders of the family. The reunion is to be held at Six Lakes Aug. 17. The family tree now has over 1600 names Contact Greg Stephens at 26808 Oakland Drive. Inkster. Mich. 48141 if you are one of that family. In the listings of winners in the Ionia Free Fair parade, one finds the names of some local people Ed Leak with riding horse and foal won second place in the equestrian category. In one clown division Tnil ana Wortley was one of the winners and in lhe group of clow ns under age 11 Audra Wortley won a first place award. The Wortley girls have both Wortley and Lozo grandparents. Coming in two weeks is an astronomical treat. On the early morning of Aug. 12 there will be a Perscid meteor shower. Last year there was a full moon, which ruined the view­ ing. This year there will be a cresent moon which should not hinder lhe view. There will be 'esser views on Aug. 10 and 13. One should face northwest or southeast, according to nature writer Norris Ingells in the State Journal. He suggests a lounge chair and plenty of mosquito dope for either staying up late or getting up very early. The spectacle in the sky comes from space debris left by Comet SwiftTuttle. which last whizzed past earth in 1992. MORTGAGE FORTCtOfVX FAILE THIS FMM tS A DEBT COLLECTOt ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - D*foull ho» b**n mod* in th* conditions of o mortgog* mod* by L**li« D. Pow*f». hutbond ond Ch*ryl Pow*r*. wtf* (original mortgagors) to Alltlat* Mortgog* ond Finane* Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgo.,-*. dot*d Moy 16. 1995. and r*cord*d on Moy 31.1995 in Ub*r 631. on pog* 526. Barry Coun­ ty R*cord>. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgog** to th* Ftorvr*st Bonk AAinn*sota, Na­ tional Association os Trust**, os assign**, by an assignment doled May 22. 1995. which wos record •d on Moy 31. 1995. in Lib*r 631. on Pag* 534. Barry County Records, on which mortgog* ther* is claimed to be due at the date h*reci th* sum of Eighty On* Thousand Four Hundred Nin* and 52/100 dollars (181.409.52). including <nt*r*st at 12.875% pt annum. Adfustabi* Rat* Mortgage. Intorott rat* may change on 06/01 and 12/01 of 5oid premises or* situated in Tosenship of Yank** Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and ar* Lot IS. Yankee Springs Highlands, according to th* r*cord*d plot thereof as recanted in Libor 5 of Plots, Page 90. ota. National Association as Trust** FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Norwost Bank Minnesota. National Association os Trustee, 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File <96073405 WWW WWW WWW are the three most important words in American History ★ a resident of Barry County, Rutland Township, for 12 years. Married. Owned and managed dairy farm and beef cattle farm ★ undergraduate education at Roosevelt University and graduate education at University of Illinois, both in Chicago have the right to expect from our Government ★ former custom broker - integrity - ethics - accountability of Barry County expect our County Government to adhere to and embody these principles Candidate for BARRY COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 RUTLAND AND HOPE TOWNSHIPS AND PART OF BARRY A REPUBLICAN DEDICATED TO ★ Government for and by the people with ethics, integrity and accountability VOTE IN THE PRIMARY AUGUST 6,1996 Paid for by Committe to Elect Aladjem, 1655 W. State Road, Hastings, MI 49058 ★ former research associate at Loyola Medical School in Chicago ★ published author in major scientific journals ★ national and international lecturer at scientific meetings ★ experienced in grant preparations at federal and state levels, as well as private foundations ★ delegate to the Republican Party State convention WWW WWW WWW (1/22) �Page 8 — The Hastings Sanner — Thursday. August 1. 1996 For your insurance call DETAILS Farmers Insurance Group Check our MYOB, Mom Auto/ new combination Home NEW LOCATION dis­ 1510 STARR SCHOOL RD. count. plus discounts for ( 1/4 MILE sot rm OF E.W. BUSS ) multiple autos, and 50 + drivers Homeowner dis­ counts for HASTINGS non-smokers 55+ and security 12 YEARS EXPERIENCE CARY BEGG, LUTCF COMPUTE CUSTOM CHiANING CARS . PICK-UPS AND VANS GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto., Hom. lit* Commarcial EXTERIORS / INTERIORS U1S Mcimn. HMffOS Ml 49058 HAND WASH * VACUUMING BUFFING WAXING INTERIOR DETAILING * SHAMPOOING 945-9914 (616) 948~964Q COUNTY OF BARRY PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH SEPARATE TAX LIMITATION Shall separate lax limitations be established for a period of (6) years. In 1997 through 2002 inclusive or until altered by the voters of the County, for the County of Barry and the townships and intermediate school districts within the County, the aggregate of which shall not Dear Ann Landers: My son married the wrong girl, and 1 want him to divorce her. 1 blame myself for this mistake because I encourged him. I thought ’’Nellie” was a love­ ly, family-oriented young woman, but I was wrong. I have tried my best to be a friend to Nellie, but she wants nothing to do with me. She keeps pushing “Freddie** to be with her fami­ ly and never wants to spend any time with his. My biggest complaint is that Nellie will not have a child. They have been married for six years, and I know Freddie wants children, but he is so afraid of her, he will not speak up. 1 want him to divorce this selfish woman and find someone who loves him enough to give him children while he is still young enough to enjoy them My son is a professional man and good­ looking. He could have his pick of women. I have tried everything 1 know to get him to see the light. I have never interferred in their lives until now, but this issue a so important, 1 just can’t keep my mouth shut. I know Freddie would love to have a family, but he hasn't got the nerve to stand up to Nellie and insist on it. Please tell me what I should do. — Illinois Mother. Dear Mother: You should bun out. Nellie has every right to resent your interference. Whether or not your son and his wife feel they warn to have a family is up to them, and not your business. Your only hope is to apologize for your ham-handed interference and promise to MYOB tn the future. I hope it's not too late and they will give you another chance. hairy armpits, you asked if he were dining at truck stops. Obviously, you have never eaten at a truck stop, or you would know customers in tank tops are not allowed in the dining area. Also. Ann, before you make disparaging remarks about people in a specific line of work, you ought to give some thought to what those people contribute to your life. If you ate it, drank it, wore it, looked al it, slept in it. lived in it, drove in it, flew in it. or sailed in it, be aware that several truck driven made it possible I doubt very much that you will print this letter, but if you do, it’s OK to use my name. — Bob Lawley in Fairfield, Calif. Dear Bob Lawley: You are right on all counts. I have never eaten at a truck stop and had no business assuming that they were fre­ quented by males with hairy armpits wearing tank tops. My apologies to all the truckers and their families whom I offended. Caring reason Dear Ann Landers: 1 was very pleased with your response to “Every City, Worldwide,” who wrote you about caring for her Alzheimer’s stricken mother. I read it in the Oregonian. Like you, 1 believe love, affection and com­ passion are the only reliable ways to penetrate the wall around the victims of this terrible disease. My belief is founded in my ex­ perience With I.iy own father, who died of Alzheimu.'* four years ago. I knew nothing about the illness but became an authority when I had to deal with it on a personal bash. After two traditional nursing homes had evicted my father because of his increasingly temperamental behavior, he ended up in the Oregon State Hospital. I visaed him regular­ ly, and toward the end. he neither recognized me nor acknowledged my presence. It is not possible to describe the pain of not being recognized by someone you have been dose to and loved for years. One day, after sitting with him for an hour, talking about our many happy times together on the off chance he might hear and unders­ tand. 1 kissed him on the forehead as I was leaving and told him 1 loved him. For a quick moment, the fog lifted. He looked up at me with clear eyes and said. ”1 love you too. Pal.” which was his pet name for me when I was a little boy. then, as quickly as it had come, the recognition passed and he returned to his Alzheimer's world of solitary confusion and frustration. Mine were the last words he ever understood and his were the last words he ever spoke. He died several weeks Im. No one knows what Alzheimer’s victims feel or how much they know. But I can attest to one thing — that wall can be broken down, if only for a moment, and it is worth a lifetime of trying. — L.B . Portland. Ore. Dear L.B.: What a beautifully sensitive let­ ter. It is sure to bring comfort to those who have family members with Alzheimer’s. It also will let them know they aren’t alone. Bless you for writing. Gem of the Day: A devoted husband is one who stands by his wife in troubles she would not have had if she hadn’t married him Do you have questions about sex, but no one to talk to? Ann Landen' booklet, "Sex and the Teenager, ” is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handbag) to: Teens, do Ann Landen, P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. LU. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. exceed seven (7) mills? County of Barry Townships Intermediate School Districts □ YES 5.87Mills 1.00Mills 0.13Mills a NO This proposal is a $950,000 tax increase to the people of Barry County. If I were you, I’d vote NO! Tim Burd. 9980 Guy Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-2012 VOTE Clyde w MORGAN ASSYRIA - JOHNSTOWN ■ BALTIMORE I SUPPORT: THE CURRENT COMMITTEE STRUCTURE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT WITH CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT STRONG LIASON WITH TOWNSHIPS & OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES IN COUNTY. PAID FOO BV COMMITTEE TO ELECT CLYDE W MORGAN. I IMO CLARK RO . BELLEVUE. Ml Discard butts Dear Ann Landen: For yean, you have published letters regarding the perils of cigarette smoking. I hope you will address a different kind of cigarette problem that many parents face in public places. While at a park with my 20-month-old son, 1 was horrified to discover he had a cigarette butt in his mouth. 1 spent the next half hour picking up cigarette butts scattered around the play area. Now when 1 take him to the park, I bring a plastic bag and pick up cigarette butts before my son finds them. Everyone knows discarded butts are dangerous because they can cause fires In the home and in wikflife ares. Few smokers, however, think of the danger to a child who may find a cigarette butt. Children can become burned by eating or stepping on a lighted butt. A child can become ill by in­ gesting toxins such as tar and nicotine, not to mention germs from the smoker’s mouth. Smokers, please ask yourself the following question before throwing butts away on playgrounds, at beaches and in other public areas: "Who will pick it up?” The answer may be a young child. I respect smokers' rights to smoke. However, with that right comes the respon­ sibility to discard cigarette butts properly and to respect the rights of others to enjoy a clean and safe environment. I hope you will urge your readers who smoke to deposit their cigarette buns in trash cans. — A Concerned Parent in San Diego. Dear San Diego Parent: After all these years, 1 thought 1 had heard every conceivable problem, but I was wrong. You have zeroed in on a new one. Thank you for a letter that 1 consider a public service. Gem of the Day (Credit BUI Vaughn): One of the nicest things about gardening is that if you put it off long enough, eventually it is too late. ATTENTION CITIZENS OF HASTINGS What will the Millage for Better Roads do for You? A County owned asphalt plant will allow your dty to purchase asphalt lor the streets within dty limits. The asphalt will be sold for $14.00 per ton. Far less than it can be purchased from a private supplier. Gty trucks will be able to obtain small loads of hot asphalt to patch lhe potholes within the Gty limits. This patch will fix the holes much better than th- cold patch that is currently used. The Gty will be able to contract for asphalt to be produced, delivered and laid by the Barry County Road Commission. And lastly, if your Gty chooses not to take advantage of the benefits of hot asphalt, you will still notice an improvement to the County roads that are used everyday by Gty residents. These are the reasons it is important for City residents to vote yes on August 6th. Your vote will count. Please vote on this important issue that will effect the future of Barry County. Thank You. Paid for by the Committee for Better Road*. 900 River Road. Hastings. MI 49058 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWN­ SHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, August 21,1996, com­ mencing at 730 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Offending truckers Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered mdude, in bnef. the fol­ Dear Ann Landers:! am a 55-year-dd male who has been reading your column for many years Although I have disagreed with some of your advice, I have never written to you until now. When "J.R. in Houston” complained about diners in tank tops with lowing; 1. Consideration of the application of Howard J. Ferris for rezoning of property located on the south side of M37/M43 at the intersection. The property is described as: That part of the E 36A of the NW 1 /4 of the SE1/4 of Sec 14-M. Comm at the NE comer of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1 /4 thence S 270 feet thence West 365 feet thence S 30 feet thence West to the West line of the E 36A listed above thence North 300 feet thence East to Point of Beginning. This property is cur­ rently zoned a portion “A-l” Agricultural and a portion “C CommerdaL The applicant seeks —You Are Invited! Don't Miss Out! X) ATTEND OUR August 8th Edward Jones Seminar & "WHAT TO DO WITH CASH" rezoning to the “C-3- General Business District for the portion of the property described. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Comnussion. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendment at or following the public hear- ----------- - ------ fjp t J c | __________ — W This seminar will address questions and concerns such as: • With interest rates at today's level, what should 1 do with my extra cash? • I want a better interest rate, but don't want to tie my money up too long. T • Can I increase my income without risking my nest egg? This seminar is particularly suited to individuals who will have I money available soon. Thursday, August 8, 1996 • 10:00 a.m. Free Desserts and Refreshments Middle Villa Inn, 4611 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville Please call for reservations now! Call (616) 945-3246 (24 hour reservation line) Due to the overwhelming popularity of this seminar, SEATING IS LIMITED! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! Call (616) 945-3246 • Feel free to bring an interested friend • EdwardJones •oiicitjti.xi of an otter to buy any Sevuntrev Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 Mark D. Christensen Investment Representative !<• PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan, Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours aid that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and /or Land Use Plan may be examined at said Public Hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during reg­ ular business hours up to the date of the hearing on August 21,1996, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford. Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616)948-2194 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 — Page 9 The Burial Grounds of Hastings By Joyce F. Weinbred, t A* the counties and townships of Michigan began to be settled by pioneers, there were several major concerns Schools were high on the list, as were mills and roads. One in­ evitable need was that of burial grounds This need could not be predicted and sometimes the need came and a decision was made. Many burials were made on the homestead lands, but soon burial grounds were platted out often following the systems used in eastern states and the countries which the pioneers had left behind them. In the village of Hastings, then the township of Hastings, the village fathers laid out a cemetery, located in the area south of Central School, which was then the Union School, where lhe middle school stands today (1996). In the summer of 1840 there were the graves of Mr. DeGroat. Lorerzo Cooley and Maria Rush, wife of Hannon Rush. Mr DeGroat was the first person buried I there. He and Lorenzo Cooley, the second person buried in the cemetery, lived in Rutland Township, which was still a pari of Yankee Springs Township in 1840. (It became an organized township in 1847.) Mrs. Rush was the first death in the village of Hastings. Dr. William A. Upjohn arrived in Hastings in I841, when he came there from Richland, to treat Mr. Leach (Leach Lake was named for him). He met Henry A. Goodyear and Alvin Bailey, who convinced him to stay in Hastings as there was no other physician in Hastings He stayed and was a very busy doctor and was involved in many other facets of the life in the small town. He met and married Affa Connett m December 1842. Affa Conner Up­ john died July 15, 1843. She died after a year of marriage and was buried in the Hastings Village Cemetery. In 1847. he married the sister of Affa. Lydia Amelia Connett and they spent their lives together. She outlived Dr. Upjohn by three years and they are both buried in River­ side Cemetery Affa Connett Upjohn was one of those who was moved lo Riverside when that cemetery was opened As the village grew, and reached out toward the cemetery, it was felt that a new burial ground, outside of the village was in order and plans were begun to be formed to do this. Plans for a Union School were under way and the site selected for this was just to the north of the cemetery, north of Bond Street, bet­ ween Broadway and Church streets. This school was completed in 1872. The 50 acres of land, which was to become Riverside Cemetery, was taken first by Monts Schyler on Feb. 4, 1836 It had been through several ownerships when James Sweezey, Nathon Barlow and Henry A. Goodyear bought it from the Benjamin C. Grinnell estate on May 2, 1868. The three men deeded the land to Riverside Cemetery on March 16. 1872. The transaction was recorded as costing $l,20n. This was a lovely wooded spot, with the Thomapplc River flowing along its southern border and wild flowers blooming in the spr­ ing and summer. There were no roads into the cemetery and only a wagon road out to lhe cemetery al that time. There is an interesting siory about Mrs. Nathan (Melissa Tyler) Barlow Jr., who was the first person to be buried in the new cemetery. She kne.v that her death was near as she suffered frotr. tuberculosis (consump­ tion). She also knew that there was the plan to move the cemetery to the spot by the river. She didn't want to be one of the persons who would have to be moved to the new cemetery. She had her son. Fred Barlow, take her out lo the new site, which hadn’t been platted yet and the association wasn’t yet organized. She chose a spot close to the edge of the bluff in lhe southeastern section, where the river can be seen and the birds can be heard, and squir­ rels and other woodland creatures can be seen • playing near her grave site, as well as those of other family members who were later interned there. The Upjohn family monument, located on the south part of cemetery. Riverside Cemetery, looking south, circa 1900. She died on the Easter Monday. March 31. 1869. Her body was brought to the cemetery on a crude wagon and the casket was carried through the woods to the spot which she had chosen and remains there to this day (1996). Meam hile the plans for the new burial ground moved forward. A petition was made to Justice of Peace. Israel S. Boice, calling for a meeting of persons who would like to be in­ corporated as a cemetery society, specifying that such a society would acquire the grounds for the burial of the dead, dispose of rights of burial there and to fence, improve, ornament and keep lhe cemetery in suitable condition. The application was made on Sept. 27, 1870 and permission was granted the same day. The meeting was called for Oct. 10, 1870. Officers were elected to administer lhe society at this meeting. President was H.A. Goodyear, treasurer. James P. Roberts, clerk. David G. Robinson and James A. Sweezey would serve as their attorney. By-laws were adopted. Rules were drafted and the cemetery was ready to be used. Sarah B. Robinson, wife of D.G. Robinson was the second burial recorded for the cemetery . Her burial was recorded on Sept. 18, 1870. _ Removal of the bodies from the Hasu^s Village cemetery began but wasn't very well organized. On May 16. 1877, James Sweezy, W.S. Goodyear and clerk John Bcssmer. who became the clerk on Dec. I. 1875. appointed a committee to go lo visit lhe common council and urge the removal of all bodies which re­ mained there. And along with a committee of three from the council. Mr. Dewey. Mr. McNaughton and Mr. Russell went lo the old cemetery, counted about 130 graves which needed to be moved. They advertised for seal­ ed bids for someone to do this work. W. E. Carr. Hiram Jones. Henry Lake. James Slattery. Andrew Angle and James A. Swin put in bids for the task. James A. Swin was accepted al $1 per body. He was given a contract at the June 1, 1877 meeting. He gave bond of $100 to show good faith. At de July 21 meeting he reported thai the job was done. He had removed 127 bodies and 14 tombstones, resetting the stones on the proper sites. Ten bodies had been removed by friends and there were still 16 remaining which were to be moved by friends or relatives. Mr. Swin received $127 for removal and reinterring the bodies and $7 for resetting the stones. The bodies were moved over Broadway, the route between the two cemeteries, and was the source of much comment and interest to the village. The custom of the time, was to toll the church bells as a funeral possession passed by. The bell nnger at the Presbyterian Church, started to ring the church bell at the The Bartow plot overlooking Thomapple River. The grave marker for Affa A. Connett Read ALL the Upjohn who was transferred from the SPORTS RUSS of Barry County Yarger village cemetery to Riverside. beginning of the task, but discovered it to be too much of a task and gave it up. He is credited with remarking that the bell had been toiled once for them at the time of their deaths and he guessed that doing it again wasn’t necessary. Years later in 1915-1916, when excavation for the new high school (now the Middle School. 1996) was being done several bodies were discovered in unmarked graves. These were moved at that time although not identified. Students attending the Union School sometimes played in the indentations in the ground made by the removal of the bodies. The little girls pretended that the sunken areas were rooms of their houses and spent hours in pretend playing there. The area later became a village park, with its majestic trees making it an ideal spot for picnicing and playing baseball. The Society had allocated a space at the west end of the north side of the cemetery for free burials, for persons who could not afford to purchase a plot, were strangers to the area or were criminals. This is sometimes referred to as ’•Potter’s Field.” (This term stems from the Bible story of Judas Iscariot when the priests could not use the 30 pieces of silver which Judas turned over to them when he was feeling repentance for his betrayal of Jesus. The priests purchas­ ed a field in the Valley of Hinnon from a pot­ ter. It was called Potter’s Field and down through the ages nearly every community had such an area in their burial grounds.) Here the bodies which could not be iden­ tified due to being in unmarked graves, or whose families were gone from Hastings and their addresses were not known or just weren’t interested, were placed in this area. The cutting of trees in the cemetery was closely controlled by the Society. Persons owning the lots could not cut a tree without permission. In 1876, a list of lot owners was compiled. It contained nearly 100 names. The association began to see the need of a permanent sexton to oversee the burials and care of the cemetery . Bids were taken for building a house for the sexton, and six bids were received with F.A. Skeel winning the job. $769.25 was paid to Mr. Skeel when he finished his contract. The house stood on the west side of the first drive on the north side of Stale Road. A house for a sexton was felt to be an incentive to so­ meone wanting the position. There were nine people interested in the job. J.S. Woodruff became lhe first permanent, live in sexton of Riverside Cemetery. To be continued I (Imiitiou? Retirement? I’vace <il Mind? You have your reasons. Fora recorded message of current rate information, call I-8OMUS BOND 1-800487-2663 • The Civil War monument where many Memorial Day ceremonies have • been held. It is located on the north side of State Road I VOTE ON TUESDAY. AUG. 6 • Ha sti ngs For • Middleville • wiapic vaney • Lake Odessa • Detton 188ioner Agriculture, Business & Community Service Paid lor by Committee to Elect Rum Yarger for County Commissioner. 6701 N. Broadway. Freeport. Ml 49325 BILL JOHNSON SHERIFF Barry County's Own! For Fair, Firm & Friendly Law Enforcement - 23 years in law enforcement - 18 years with the Sheriffs Department - 7 years as a sergeant . Supervislon/Admlnlstration: - Road Patrol - Crime Prevention & Neighborhood Watch Programs - The Marine Division - The Dive Team - D.A.R.E Programs for nearly 300 students a year - Boating Safety Programs for over 1400 students a year - Civil Process Member: Barry County Posse: Michigan Sheriffs Association; The Police Officers Association of Michigan, and the Michigan Farm Bureau. Education: - Bachelor of Arts. Adrian College - Master of Public Administration. Western Michigan University - Undergraduate and graduate studies at Grand Valley State; Michigan State University and Oakland University. Married County. with 3 sons - Many years of civic and youth work in Barry It is my goal to Make the Barry County Sheriffs Department The Best That It Can Be. You Can Help...Call 945-9767 763-3443 or 671-4141 Paid for by lhe Bill Johnson for Sheriff Committee Post Office Box »744. Hastings. Ml 49O5« �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 BOARD RACES, continued from page 3 would he needed ISSUES: He listed the tax allocation and Charlton Park millages as other concerns. He added that more parking is needed near the courthouse and the health department build­ ing needs more room He said that regardless of who is elected Aug. 6. "I can work with anybody who’s in office. I hope people vote based on merits." WHY YOU?: "Because of lhe things we've accomplished. We haven't pleased 100 per­ cent of the people all lhe time." Bailey said. "The things I did I felt were the best for Barry County. We've had some tough deci­ sions and had some times that weren't pleas­ ant. but we worked them out. "If we can increase county savings and ac­ complish everything we have and not cut county services at the same lime, we've done ASPHALT PLANT: "I take neither side." Weiler said, but he asked. "Can we continue paying money oul without owning our own plant?" He said he has not inspected the proposed site in Baltimore Township. ANIMAL SHELTER: "I've watched that for four years." he said, and opposes the mil­ lage proposal. "We only need to comply with state regulations. It's not necessary for taxpayers to finance it." He said he would be in favor of privatiza­ tion "if it's 100 percent private, but no other way." ISSUES: He listed public safety and good roads "We have to have good roads for efficient law enforcement, ambulance, fire protection. And I want a full accounting of the money a good job." we spend." WHY YOU?: "I can look ahead from my experiences from the past. We just can’t do things on lhe spur of the moment without looking down lhe road. "I'm responsible to the people. Good gov­ ernment can only come about with a fully informed public." Ward Weiler is a retired farmer and welder at Eaton Manufacturing. He is a regu­ lar at County Board meetings and has been critical of its actions for a long lime. LANDFILL: "That should have been set­ tled a long lime ago under proper manage­ ment. They've been dragging their feet for four years. We should be dealing with just the supervisors, the DNR and the owners of the landfill. The way the commissioners have gotten into it. they’ve complicated Russell Yarger, self-employed in the trucking industry, is vice president of the Freeport Rural Fire Association and has been on the Barry County Planning and Zoning Board, the Carlton Township Board of Re- things." a; the Church of Vour Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 241: McCann Rd . Haiunp. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phont 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10XX) a m _ •**»• Bonk rtf'- won Prayer PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Whght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9 30 a m.. Sunday School 1100 a m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m HASTINGS FREE METHODiST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday - 9:45 a m. Sunday School. 10 45 Mommg Worship-. 6 0B p m F»enmg activdies Wednesday - 7 p.m. share groups in various homes Contact church office for info, on these Prayer and Bible study al the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9:00 a m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 11 0C a.m.. Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for al' ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS. Adult classes. Gaining Per soaal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Propheu-Cailing God » Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Lrn mg Rclar*omhips with your Spouse. Childrcn and Fnends Join us for lhe class that fits your needs. 4-H. Mondays 6 30-8 00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500p.m at 154 E. Braodway. Woodland (Laubaegh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5:15 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Community Center. Community Breakfast the third Saturday each mouth I 00 a.m . freewill offering You are mvned and welcome INMnNDENT (. BUSCH Of WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4817 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nng. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Wheelchair . ccesuble and elevator QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M -79 Wert. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II am.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Bo* 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R Barren. Asat Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m . Claves for all ages; I I XJOa.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up IQ 4th Grade; 6 00, Evening -Service. Wednesday 6.30 Awaan Chiba. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Monung Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail* VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd teffrey A. Amen. Pastor Church iffict phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 am and 10:45 a m Sunday children's church. Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a m. Wednesday evening icnice 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6.30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bring lhe whole family. THORNAPPLE ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH mcctiag al 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building), 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and *di Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101. St Andrew's is a pan of the independent Anglican Church Canada Synod CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mathison Rd . Hartings. Ml 49058) meetup at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green aad Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m . Bible School; 10:30 a m.. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m Wednesday, m home Bibte study Can for location - 623-3110 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m. OF TBf NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartnwi. Paator Stmday fames: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11XX) a m Morning Worriup Service; 6.00 p.m. Even■g Service; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and □nidren GRACE community CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley H.gh School Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group adult small group ministry, leader­ ship trtunint CHURCH NASHVILLE AREA The Churcn Page is Paia for by The Hastings Banger, the Churches and these local Businesses- MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hasting, and Lake Odessa HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Oi GOD, 1674 Wert State Rood Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp- । bell. Paator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. claaaes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery pro faded. Sunday Evening Service, C I p.m. Wednesday activities TXT p.m. are: Rambows or JJ. Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible Quu (sges 8-12); Youth Mimstnei or Teea BMe Quu (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No vs tints GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Aug 4 - 8 XX) R 10 XX) Holy Com munton. 10:00 Baptism Thursday. Aug. I - 6:30 Softball, 8 XX) AA. Saturday. Aug. 3 — 10:30 Baptism Reh . 8XX) NA. Monday. Aug. 5 7XX) Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. 6 - 6:30 Softball; 7XX) CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cdttm Creek Rd.. 8 n. South. Pastor Brent ftnahim Ram 623-2285 Sunday School at 10XX) a m.; Wor­ ship 11 00 a m. ; Evmmg Service rt 6XX) p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. GRACE BRETHRFS BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd l mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services — 9:45 a.m.. Bible Classes for all ages. 10:40 a m. Morning Wonhip Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing your Faith; 5:30 p.m. youth meeting with "Youth with a Message” 945-9224. 6:30 p.m BMe study far all SJi CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 150 I3lst Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49038 (3M mde west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9:30 a m . Saturday Maas during the summer 6 00 p.m.; Communion Services Wednesday, friday at 9XX) ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mm 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4XXM:30 Heating, FUXFAB INCOBPOiATtD or Hasting, NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. TH! HASTINGS BANNED AND REMINDER 1962 N. Broadway - Hasting, BOSLEY PHARMACY " Prescd plions” — 118 S JeHerson — 945-3429 Hastings. Michigan make a decision." J Lew Newman is seeking his third twoyear term on the County Board. He is a re­ tired administrator for Hughes Aircraft in California. He was bom and raised in Alle­ gan County and now is a full-time commis­ sioner on the Barry County Board. "When you ran. they tell you it doesn't take much time, but to do a good job. you need to put in more hours than that," he said LANDFILL: "We started working on it two terms ago.” Newman said. "The board had to face reality. We knew we needed a host agreement, one that wouldn't hurt lhe county. Then we put a cap on what can be hauled into the landfill." He said he hopes the board will be able lo, have a final agreement with City Manage­ ment. "If we can gel a host agreement signed, and we're very close, it’ll be a good agree­ ment. We won't have lhe state's biggest landfill." j ASPHALT PLANT: Newman said he, supports the concept of having an asphalt plant and he believes the site chosen in Bal-r| timore Township is a good one because it’ now is a gravel pit away from houses. "It's up to the voters (whether or not to, approve the asphalt plant millage)." New­ man said. "It would be good for Barry, County. It allows us to have asphalt at $14. a ton. It 11 be good for villages, the city of Hastings, the townships. It'll build better roads." ANIMAL SHELTER: "I've always been, in favor of privatization." he said. "For, every board, it's been a thorn in their side. It's the board's most political issue in a long time." 4 Newman said, however, that he would., support a new facility if voters approve the millage proposal. ISSUES: Newman said they include lack, of parking around the courthouse in Hast­ ings. building the Barry County Resource Network structure WHY YOU: He said he has the experi- See BOARD RACES, cont page 11' I M. Arvilla MacKenzie HASTINGS - M. Arvills MacKenzie, age 79 of Hastings, passed away Friday, July 26.1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. MacKenzie was born on September 23, 1916 in Essex Township, Clinton County, the daughter Fred dt Mary (Alien) Peltier. She was raised in the Dewin area and attended schools fbere, graduating in 1934 from Dewta HigluScbool She was married to Donald H. MacKenzie on August 8, 1936. Following her marriage she lived in Lansing until moving to Charlotte in 1947, moving to the Hastings area in 1950. She wintered in Lake Wales, Florida for several years. She has resided at her last address for the past 8 years. Mrs. MacKenzies employment included; Oldsmobile in I ansing. former Royal Coach Company in Hastings and the former Baby Bliss Company in Middleville. She was a member of Church of God Anderson Convention. The Women of the Church of God. was an avid camper and crocheter. She wu preceded in death by three brothers; one sister, one grandson. She is survived by her husband, Donald H.; one daughter. Denice (Joe) Morgan of Over­ land Park, Kansas; four sons, Donald E. (Mari­ lyn) MacKenzie of Vermontville, Douglas L. (Judy) MacKenzie of Woodland, Keith A. (Kay) MacKenzie of Vermontville, Dennis (Bonnie) MacKenzie of Hastings; 17 grand­ children; 11 great grandchildren; sister. Iva (Robert) Diehm of Grand Ledge. Funeral Services were held Sunday, July 28, 1996 at Hastings Peace Community Church with Reverend Rich Mitteriing officiating. Burial was at Deepdale Memorial Gardens in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Peace Community Church. DELTON - Richard Leonard Cochran, age 63, of Delton, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at his residence. He was bora on September 28,1932 in Kala­ mazoo, the son of Leonard and Grace (Edwards) Cochran. Mr. Cochran attended elementary school in Kalamazoo and graduated from DeltonKdlogg High School in 1951. He was employed the past thirty-eight years at Beach Products in Kalamazoo. He was a member of the Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church where he was a faithful worker. Sunday School Class Secretary; usher. Board member/Trustee for many yean; Vaca­ tion B ible School worker; and J ani tor for sever­ al years. Mr. Cochran enjoyed watching Pro-football on television and Pro-bowling, loved deer hunting each November, enjoyed helping his wife with her daycare children after worit and loved to visit with family and friends. He served with the U nited States Army during the Korean Conflict He wu married to Darlene Elwell on Octob­ er 5, 1956. He wu preceded in death by his father in 1968; two brothers, Calvin in 1980 and John R. Cochran in 1946. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; mother, Grace of Delton; two daughters, Teresa and Randy Rutoakey of Delton; Norma and James W. Bower of Delton; oue son, Richard J. Cochran of South Haven; three grandchildren, Richard, Kathlynn and Robert Ratoskey; two sisters, Marian Dowdle of Battle Creek, Barba­ ra Harper of Kalamazoo; two brothers, Donald F. and Phyllis Cochran, and Daniel L. and Julie Cochran of Kalamazoo; several nieces and services were held Saturday, July 27, 1996 st the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Leonard Davis of the Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church officiating. Interment look place in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. |Louise E. Enoay Not getting your child all his shots is like leaving him out here alone. \l least 11 shots by two. I low sure arr you? Question*.' (-all 1-K00-232-2522. US DwaHmMatHBM6aneHunanSerwm HASTINGS FIBER GLAM PRODUCTS. INC. "Our world's changed, but we're running an old buggy up and down the road." ASPHALT PLANT. Englerth said lhe Barry County Road Commission hasn't yet received zoning approval for lhe proposed site in Baltimore Township. He said he is opposed to the way the Road Commission has used public tax money to promote the project with an "information campaign." "I think you're building a bigger govern­ ment with an asphalt plant." he said. "I think government should slay out of small business. "Three years ago the county had a hard lime plowing the roads, now they want to convince us to build an asphalt plant." Englerth also said he believes the Road Commission members should be elected rather than appointed. "The Road Commission has a budget al­ most equal to that of the County Board of Commissioners." he explained. ANIMAL SHELTER: "It's been two years and we still have nothing but a lame an­ swer." he said. Englerth said he wants a new shelter, doesn't think a half mill for a new facility is necessary. As a builder, he believes it should cost about half that much ISSUES. Englerth said he opposes the board's decision to hire Small Government Consultants to write grants because it was done without the bidding process. He also isn't sold on lhe millage renewal for Chariton Park. "I think we should make that a no-dollar situation, rather than create a hardship on taxpayers," he said. Englerth also said he believes lhe County Board should allow all of its meetings to be videotaped and one of them each month should be held at night. WHY YOU?: "I am much better focused on the community's needs." he said. "I be­ lieve I can do a better job." He added that he doesn't think Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships have been well represented. Referring to problems with zoning and growth, he said. "We need to make growxh happen gracefully. We donT have a zoning enforcement officer. We have zoning laws, but no police force. We lack consistency. 1 p.m. monel Comnutle r HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. LANDFILL: "It's been two years and we still don't have an agreement. The job still isn’t done." he said. "If we don't hammer out an agreement, the state will take care of this for us. We need to come up with a plan and HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Craig Stapcrt. Masic Director and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM al 10:30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9:30 a m - with child care for m fams and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Summer Handbell* 10:45 a m Aug. 5 thru 9 - Vacation BMe Ship 6:00 io 8:30 p.m. for pre­ schoolers thru 5th grade — theme: "Anchoring Kids in God’s Love.” Wednesday. Aug 7 - CROP Walk Recruiter* Rally 6:30 p.m. Room 109 Aug 8 thru 18 - U M Men Paper Drive HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director Sunday. Aug. 4 — •••Summer Worship Hours’— 9:30 Monung Worship Service is braodcasi over WBCH AM-FM Nursery is provided John Hundey u preaching. Monday. Aug 5 — 6 30 p m Softball game vs. Cedar Creek Bible at Bob Kmg Park Thursday. Aug. 8 - 7 00 p m. Per WMN FUNfRAl HOMt 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHUICH, M-37 KMtt — M-79 Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397. Church rhone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Monung wor­ ship; 6 00 p.m. Evening Wonhip; Youth Fellowship whb Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services.Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. We**«tay. view and was fire chief at Freeport for 10 years, he also has been active with Boy Scouts and 4-H. LANDFILL: "The path lhe commissioners (negotiating lhe host agreement) is the nght one " ASPHALT PLANT: "I think that basi­ cally it's a good concept. Il has lo lower costs in transportation.” He said he has not seen the prrpi.MAJ site. "No one wants it in their back yard oul everyone has to follow the rales in a gravel pit," he said. Of the Road Commission, he said. "I think they have qualified people. I’ve never seen them ask for anything unrealistic " ANIMAL SHELTER "I think it’s good that voters have an option. If the county has the support of the people, they should ran it (the shelter)" He said that if voters tum down the mil­ lage. something should be worked oul be­ tween the county and Humane Society to handle the shelter ISSUES: Yarger said he supports lhe idea of taking management functions away from lhe commissioners and giving more respon­ sibility to the county administrator. "I favor common sense government." he said, "listening to the people. "1 don't like to go into something with a personal agenda. We're there to sen e the people." WHY YOU?: "Because I'm self-employed. Every day I'm oul touching base with peo­ ple... I've always been interested in commu­ nity service " Sixth District (Orangeville and Yankee Springs town­ ships) Mark Englerth. of the Gun Lake area, is a building contractor who was bom and raised in Hastings. He has served on the Construction Board of Appeals for the City of Hastings and has been involved in lhe SAFE Place program against domestic vio­ lence. | HASTINGS - Louise E. Erway, age 92 of Hastings, passed away Sunday, July 28, 1996 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Erway wu boro on October 8,1903, in Croton, the daughter of William & Nellie (West) Gower. The family moved to Hastings in the Spring of 1904. She attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1922 from Hastings High School. She was married to Ward Erway on Novem­ ber 2, 1935. She wu employed at former Artic Dairy Products in Hastings and for the City of Hast­ ings as Deputy Clerk and City Treasurer for many yean, retiring in 1966. She wu a member of Fint United Methodist Church, Hiawatha Rebekah Lodge *53 since 1923, Pennock Hospital Guild 86, Past Noble Grand of the Rebekahs, Women’s Circle of the Church, Hastings Bridge Club. She was preceded in death by her husband. Ward Erway oo November 24, 1985; sister, Bessie Smith on February 10, 1993, nephew, Kenneth Smith on June 6, 1995. She is survived by one sister, Marjorie Guide! of Hastings; two nephews. Jack Smith of Hastings, Wilson Guidet of Hastings; sever­ al great and great great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, July 31, 1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Pennock Foundation or charity of one’s choice. Donald Paul Bromley| HASTINGS - Donald Paul Bromley, ate 56, of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, July 27,' 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings He wu born April 2, 1940 in Hastings, the: son of Chester A Lillian (Johnson) Bromley. He attended Middleville Schools. j He loved fixing bikes and fishing. < He wu preceded in death by his parents; three sisters & five brothers. ।j He is survived by four sisters, Beatrice Bromley of Delton, Ann (Gale) Wright of Hastings, Della Bromley of Fretport, Dorothy (Danny) Burton of Delton; one brother, Frosty (Sharon) Bromley of Hatting* **Snre*ai Brother”, Wayne(Mary) Mari?;ofaNashville; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews. ’ Graveside Services were held Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at the Striker Cemetery in Hastings with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. i Arrangements were made by Wiliiamd Funeral Home in Delton. Charles K. Nicely HASTINGS - Charles K. Nicely, age 72, of Hastings, passed away on July 23, 1996 at home with his family. He was born on January 27,1924 in Marion, Indiana, the son of Charles A. & Mary E. Nicely. He wu a Veteran of World Warn serving in the South Pacific. He graduated from high school, GED, at Western State Tcacherwi College. He retired as Microfilm and Repro­ duction Supervisor in Engineering Division^ from Clark Equipment Company, Battle Creek, in 1982. He owned a farm on Hobbs Road for3 22 years. He enjoyed the 4-H projects of tutu children while on the farm which included" horse and garden projects. He attended the First United MethodiSt? Church in Weslaco, Texas during the winte^ months, and wu a former member of thCq Church of the Brethren, Plymouth, Indiana and Banfield United Methodist Church, Banfield,’ and recently a member of Cedar Creek Bible* Church. He loved fishing, golfing, camping horseshoe pitching, making patio lights and wood crafts. He wu a 25-year Mason with Bedford Lodge #207. He wu a charter member of the Prairieville Fann Days and Menominee. Bowhunters. He enjoyed square dancing ano^ served as past-president of the Quadrilles*, Battle Creek. He also wu a past member of thaA Roiling Squ. res Campers Cub. He had been r member of the Mid-Michigan Mobiles, Chap-3 ter #38, Good Sam Club, International. He wu married to Iris Joan Smith on June 1,, 1947 in Plymouth, Indiana. a He was preceded in death by a 21 year oH’ son. Hal Jay Nicely in 1971. * Mr. Nicely is survived by his wife, Joan; nvo daughters, Cynthia (Mel) Powell of Dowling/ Juliana (John) Kalawe of Waipahu, Hawaii^, one granddaughter, Mina Marie Bell; one, great-granddaughter, Taylor K. Marie Belle three step-grandsons, Joe, Brent and MikeQ Powell; three step-grandchildren, Johneoe^ Jason and Janelie Kalawe; three sisters, Alberta? Marley of Marion, Indiana; Frances Reynold^ of Noblesville, Indiana; and Donna Ellioa of* Dunkirk, Indiana; also a special friend of the family, Mina Lorraine Halsey of Portage. 33 Funeral services were held on Friday, July* 26,1996 at lhe Cedar Creek Bible Church with Pastor Brent Branham officiating. Interment look place in Banfieid Cemetery^. Graveside services under direction of Bedford' Lodge <207. Memorial '*ontributions to establish a music, scholarship in memory of Chuck Nicely mayA be made to Joan Nicely. • Funeral arrangements were made by: Williams Funeral Home, Delton. �BOARD RACES continued from page 10 ence. "We (commissioners) have shown we know what we're doing with problem solv­ ing." he said. “The present group of com­ missioners have done a g<x»d job for the county, particularly with the budget " Newman said he is a team play er and Ines lo get everybody working together "1 think I have the experience and sensitiv­ ity to lhe people." Newman said. "People in my district tell me I'm doing a good job. I have lhe lime to listen to their problems. It's easier for people who arc retired." Seventh District (Assyria. Johnstown and Baltimore town­ ships) Emmet Herrington is trying to win a second term on the board. He also served in 1979-80 and at one time was a supervisor and trustee for Assyria Township Herrington, an .Army officer in World War II, is a retired prison and Veterans adminis­ trator. He is still working on a master's degree in public administration from Western Michi­ gan University. LANDFILL: "I think we’ve been monkey­ ing around with this for years," Herrington said. "Let's get the two sides together and move We've spent thousands in attorney fees. The committee has been in force for 18 months and we re in the same mess as when we (board members) got here." ASPHALT PLANT: Herrington supports lhe concept, but believes strategic planning is lacking "We're bang pressed on all sides." he said. "Growth affects roads, sewer, schools The Road Commission is looking ahead to the future." He said he supports the millage for a plant, but says he respects the wishes of the people who live near the proposed site. ANIMAL SHELTER: Herrington said he supports the millage question, but doesn't think it will pass “We have an obligation to either bond or run a millage. The facility needs to meet state specifications. "I think we can work with the Humane Society, define responsibilities and make this a success." ISSUES: Herrington was the subject of controversy last week when he called the board wasteful, but was taken to task for mak'ng long-distance phone calls al county expense and receiving the most money for per diems. He defending his calling John Fehsenfeld in Texas several times Iasi winter because he said it was lo talk about plans for the new Kellogg Community College facility. Herrington said he lives in area that makes all his calls to anywhere in Barry County long distance. He added. "No one said anything to me (about the calls) until wax sprung on me for kangaroo court last Tuesday ." About per diems, he said he is chair of only one committee and rarely calls meet­ ings. but has good attendance al all meetings of committees he was appointed to. "I oppose committees, they are an anachronism." he said, noting he favors turn­ ing over their functions to the county admin­ istrator's office. He has accused the board of micro-managing and has contended it should be only a policy-making body. |j LEGAL NOTICE “Let the administrator administrate because we don't know how." he said. Other board members have contended that Herrington is not a team player and has his own personal agendas. "If this board remains with lhe present personnel.” Herrington said. "I won't stay if I'm treated this way. regardless of whether 1 m elected." WHY YOU: Herrington pointed to his ed­ ucation and administrative experience, work in labor relation, with budgets, and his vi­ sion of more efficient government handled by modem management practices Clyde Morgan is chairman of the As­ syria Township Planning Committee and a member of the County Planning and Zoning Committee. A U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran, he works at Clark Equipment as an industrial engineer LANDFILL: As a member of lhe Waste Management Committee. Morgan has wit­ nessed lhe negotiations. He said an amend­ ment to the host agreement was about to be approved two months ago. but concerns were brought up that stalled the process. It's back in the hands of attorneys now. "I'd like to see the county residents get more in fees for trash being hauled in.” he said, but added that the host agreement being worked on now "might be lhe best we can do." He supports a cap on how much solid waste can be imported and on lhe size of the landfill. ASPHALT PLANT: "The site issue is separate from lhe millage issue." he said. "I went down to the site three weeks ago (at a gravel pit in Baltimore Township). To me. it's an ideal spot." He said he jo<ned lhe tnp to Ft. Wayne to look at an asphalt plant there and was im­ pressed. "This plant is nothing like what people have concerns about.' Morgan said. "I en­ dorse the plant. It’ll save the taxpayers a lot of money, and gas and wear and tear on our vehicles." ANIMAL SHELTER: As a man who built his own home, he said he has a lot of ques­ tions about the Humane Society's proposed sketch of a new facility, mostly dealing with size and parking. "Is it something that won't fit on that piece of property. Is it something that won't work?" be asked. A half mill would generate about $480,000. he said. That's a lot of money, you have to know what you're getting." Morgan said. "But we definitely need a new facility." He said privatization may be the solution. ISSUES: Morgan said the reason he de­ cided to run for the board was that last year Herrington voted against Resolution for prayer in school. ”1 support voluntary prayer in school." he said. "When you look at the lack of moral­ ity. broken families, lack of respect, destroy­ ing other people s property "That was lhe straw that broke the camel's against that" He said Herrington points to other coun­ ties that have administrators doing the man­ agerial work, but noted Barry County has only one-third lhe population. Morgan also said he is sympathetic to the Road Commission's fight with Gov. John Engler for more funding. WHY YOU?: "I'm 52. he's 77 1 have edu­ cation and the foresight (with panning expe­ rience) to sec how the county's growing. I'd like to see a master plan." Morgan said he has attended County Board meetings for two years and "I don't like his (Herrington's) politics. I'd like to bang some cohesion to lhe board. "If you want them (public officials) to fight, then we can watch our kids. "I think lhe present commissioners have done a whale of a job in the last two years and I'd like to be one of them." Eighth District (Prairieville and most of Barry townships) James Alden is Rotary District Gover­ nor for this area, which serves 12 counties. He is also on the board for Barry County Farm Bureau and is a member of the Delton Area Business Association. Alden is chairman of the board for the Michigan Association of Game Bird Breeders and Hunting Preserves. He owns and oper­ ates Barry County's only hunting preserve, in Barry Township. LANDFILL: Alden said he spent six hours at lhe landfill site and reviewed the situation. "I feel they're running a necessary and le­ gitimate business, well reguHed with safe­ guards in place." he said "If they operate un­ der these safeguards and regulations. I sup­ port the host agreement.’ ASPHALT PLANT: "If it can be proven it can be run efficiently at a cost savings, it could be put into Barry County and well uti­ lized." He said he hasn't been to the proposed site, but "obviously when you have a plant in the immediate neighborhood, you'll have concerns about smoke and ash." He said he's not that concerned about noise. On lhe millage proposal, he said. "They don't have the capital funds lo support that $800,000 to a million dollars, so the best way is to ask the public. It's lhe right venue. I would support it."___ ANIMAL SHELTER: "It's a matter that's gone on too long. It's caused a lot of prob­ lems in lhe county. "I support the millage. The facility should be run by government because it's an exten­ sion of animal control, because of the law back." He disagrees with Herrington's ideas about modem management practices in county government "Emmet wants to do away with our com­ mittee structure." Morgan said. "I m totally Gty of Hastings Downtown Development Authority Market Street Extension - Concrete Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Construction clSmIwks (.raw of KAHUKU K. SMITH. MCEAStO Soclol Security Ho. 530 3.I 7XM TO AU IHTEMSUO PEKSOHS The City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is accepting bids for placement of concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk for the extension of Market Street from ♦*ct*d by th* following: Th* d*c*d*nt. who** lost known oddr**. wo* 7330 CEDAR CREEK ROAD. DELTON. Ml 49046 dtod ya 1996 Creditor* of lhe deceased or* nofHled thol oil State Street to Apple Street Bids shall be received at the Office of the Gty Clerk/Treasurer, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 until Wednesday, August 14, 1996 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud at the above address. The Gty reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest price and other factors considered Prospective bidders shall Ce«H» ProtxM. Court. DO W Court St Ho. tin®.. _ . . ----- ■_ o iti - Artis* ni Thn Nastinas Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 — Page 11 enforcement aspect." in four years. ISSUES Alden said a long-term county "Roads is one of the most important is­ plan for rural areas and farms needs to be sue* in the county. People need to get in and worked out and implemented because of out of Barry County with relative ease." Barry County's tremendous potential for Doster said he's not entirely sold on the growth. proposed location in Baltimore Township. He also said the board needs to develop a "It's a shame because it’s a good concept, policy to respond to questions from the pub­ but nobody wants it in their back yard. lic. Dowling is a very pristine area and 1 can un­ Alden said the County Board should build derstand the people's feelings." a better relationship for Barry and Prainctille Doster said he has yet to decide on the Township businesses and the rest of the millage question, but he commented that the county. For example, he said Delton Loco­ Road Commission spending $20,000 of motive. once a proposed site for an industrial public money on a promotion campaign was incubator, now sits idle. ’’unsettling ” He also supports Herrington's ideas on ANIMAL SHELTER: “I’m in full support learning belter management practices and of the millage. This vote might surprise eliminating the subcommittee system, the board putting more responsibilities on the county "The facility is very poor and we've administrator's office. patched and patched Our remedies are only WHY YOU?: "1 feel I have the business temporary. experience." he said. "I was a federal grants "It’s a reasonable amount, only $15 to $20 officer at State Tech. I have good manage­ a house. ment skills and people skills to handle prob­ About privatization, he said "I know Rod lems and effect conciliation. 1 have a (Goebel) is for it. I know it’s attractive to strongly vested interest in fanning. privatize and take it out of the political lime­ "I know the county fairly well, the people light. but it would only make the situation I meet in my business and civic opportuni­ worse. It destroys accountability. It's not the ties. 1 stay in touch." answer for all government ills." Alden said he thinks he would do a good ISSUES: Doster said the health department job representing the people in Prairieville building has deteriorated. He said it is impor­ and Barry townships. tant to have the Barry County Community Resource Network building funded and com­ Mark Doster is trying to get back on pleted to include agencies like the health de­ lhe County Board he served in 1993 and partment. Veterans Affairs and the Commis­ 1994. He stepped down to run unsuccess­ sion on Aging. fully for Slate Representative. Doster said Herrington hasn't helped this An attorney, he is a member of a pioneer cause because he's the chair of the Health and and civic-minded family in the community Human Services Committee and hasn't called of Doster. very many meetings because he's opposed to He has a bachelor's degree in political sci­ lhe committee system in county govern­ ence from Kalamazoo College and a law de­ ment. gree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School WHY YOU?: "I think I'm the best person in Lansing. for lhe job or I wouldn't be running. I think LANDFILL: "I had hoped they (lhe two I learned a lot as a commissioner in my first sides) would come to an agreement by now." two years and I've made tremendous strides. he said. "The most important issue is limit­ "I would enjoy being on the board again. ing the size. I'd like <o see an end at some The experiences I gained from those two point of landfills in Barry County.” years would be valuable to the board." ASPHALT PLANT: "The concept is good. There's a monopoly on asphalt plants Rod Goebel is seeking his second term and we re paying rather exorbitant prices. If See BOARD RACES, cent. pas* 20 we could make it cheaper, we'd save money Contractors shall be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package D*bon. Ml 49046 (•/I) Bid packages are available at the Office of the Gty Oerk/Treasurer. MORTGAGE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Defoult ba* b**n mod* in th* condition* of a mortgog* mod* by Michael A. Zimmerman and Robin A. Zimm*rmon. husband and wife. to Woodham* Mortgog* Corporation said Mortgagee to Fleet Mortgage Corporation by m*sn* o*s»gnment(») dated March 8. 1990 ond SHAVER CLINIC Wednesday, July 31st thru Saturday, Aug. 3rd - 4 DAYS! SPECIAL Twenty Four and 72 100 Dollar* (136 924.72). CLEAN-OIL ADJUST *$499 Hours 10 to 5: Sot. 10 to 4; Out to Lunch 1 to 2 Hove Your fforetco'- Remington Tuned - Overhauled Same Day Service! for City of Hastings SIXBERRY Th* North 1.2 of Lot* 6 ond 7 of Block 7 of th* Eastern Addition to th* City, formerly Village of Hastings. Michigan, according to th* recorded plot thereof. except th* North 10 f**t of said Lot 6. Th* redemption period shall be 6 month* from th* date of such sol*, uni*** determined obon donded m accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241a. in Doled: Jul, 3. 1996 Fleet Mortgage Corporation your Put new life in shaver have it tuned up. cleaned up. and sharpened Factory trained repairmen will thoroughly dean, oil. check and adiust your shaver lo keep it running in top condition "Alt needed parts sharpening and repairs are extra and include lhe $4 99 No parts without service PAID FOR BY TIM BURD 9980 Quy Rd., Nashvilla. Ml 49073 CITY of HASTINGS Announcement of Position Available ENGINEERING/TECHNICIAN/ CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Application and a full job descrip­ tion are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Submit application or resume to the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications and/or resumes will be accepted through August 9,1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. JCRenney’s Hastings (010) 689 3900 File No 960674 The standing Board of Comnussiooen is comprised of people who look ai a project with the attitude that says "How can we accom plish this" rather than “it can't be done". The current Board members have the qualities needed for a good working committee. There are members who will question “What IT, there are members with strong leadership, there are members who are team players, there are members who are capable of plan­ ning for the future of Barry County, not just for lhe next year, but for the next twenty yean. If a committee didn't have the “what if" person, it might not look at all the consequences of the project. If the committee didn’t have strong leadership, it wouldn't accom­ plish much. If it didn't have someone looking al the Jong-lerm ramifications of their actions, it might make decisions that could adversely affect the County's future. If it didn’t have team players, very little would ever be accomplished Each of the current Board plays these roles, sometimes one role, other times another role. That, in my opinion, is what makes a good committee The standing Board of Comnussiooers has taken on some very dif­ ficult issues. Some of the issues also confronted previous Boards. This Board has worked together to solve ongoing concerns, and are working toward solving others The* have brought to fruition some of the projects commenced by previous boards, and have This Board, and the County Administrator, have worked with department heads, judges elected officials, employees, vendors, and taxpayers to continue lo plan for lhe future of Barry County. Many changes have occurred. Look at the current Court system. Hopefully, many more changes will occur, to allow us to offer the best sen ice to the County. As a County employee with twenty-one yean of service. I can hon estly say that the standing Board of Commissioners has done an excellent job of representing its citizens, placing the interest of lhe County as their highest priority. 1 commend them for the job they have done SHAPIRO 8 ALT Attorney* (i/i) 7 believe in the Good Neighbor Polia/" FOR SHERIFF been instrumental in initiating new projects. Sold premi»e* ore situated in th* City of Hosting* Barry County. Michtgon. ond or* d**crib Barry County Commissioner Jason completion of work similar to that contained within the bid Roch*l Smith LINDA L. WATSON I Support be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful package to be considered eligible to perform this work Vote August 6th for Minim E White. Deputy Clerk Barry County elrd Linda L Watson HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS My name is John Hosier and I have been a resident of Hope Township for 16 years and currently am seeking your support for the position of Hope Township Supervisor. I have a successful record of achievement In both administrative and operational management. I am self-employed and have owned my own business for 5 years. I believe our homes, farms, and businesses in most cases are our largest family investments/assets. I seek to insure the future value of these investments/assets. I will devote the time and energy that it takes to represent YOU, the residents of Hope Township. I also promise to be accessible to all Hope Township residents and deliver timely Information concerning the issues facing the community. My experience, business judgment, and developed abilities, suggest that I would make a GREAT township supervisor. I am seeking to represent YOU! Thank You. John Hosler Hope Township Supervisor August 6 Primary Pa»d foe Dy Committee to Elect John Hosier 5118 Wofidortt. Detton. Ml 49046 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 Arnot Kenyon Arnold Lawrence Roger Turner Douglas Zaccanelll Roger Adams David VanKoeverlng John Gates Wilbur Burger Mike Kelley Lon Myers - ,. • .< aw rfl bng,;. Lloyd Goylngs David Kaiser Elden Shellenbarger Justin Cooley Orvln Moore Patricia Albert Wendell Strickland Richard Hom Walter Eavey Ronald Bunlng Curtis Campbell Ronald Stevens Tim Allen Ken Wortham John Hosier William Getty Duane Bump , e- •r'ni’ | •'{OfffJ j Ten townships to have races in Aug. 6 primary by Jason Carr Staff Writer Contested primaries for township offices are being held in 10 of the 16 townships Tuesday. The highlights include a primary for su­ pervisor n Castleton Township between 23­ year incumbent Justin Cooley and former Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Orvin Moore, while former county zoning enforcement officer John Gates runs in the Democratic primary for Orangeville Township Supervisor against Wilbur Burger. All candidates in contested primaries were asked the following questions: 1. ASPHALT PLANT: How do you feel about lhe Road Commission s proposed as­ phalt plant in the Dowling area? 2. GROWTH: What do you think should be done about industrial and commercial growth in your area? 3. ROLE: What do you believe is your role as a township official'’ 4. ISSUES What do you see as the most important local township issues and what do you propose to do about them’’ 5. WHY YOU?: Why should the voters select you over your opponent or opponents? Barry Township In Barry Township, incumbent trustee Arnold Lawrence is running along with Amol Kenyon and Roger Turner. Incumbent clerk Debra Deucy - Perry and treasurer Judith Wooer are unopposed while Republican Richard Barnum and Democrat Paul Vanden­ berg will compete for supervisor in the November general election. Arnol Kenyon Kenyon has lived in Barry Township for 55 years. He is retired from Upjohn and is Assistant Fire Chief for the Barry Township Fire Department ASPHALT PLANT "I'm in favor of it myself." GROWTH "I'd like for us to promote it." ROLE: "Listen to the residents." ISSUES "The main thing is to listen to what the people are say ing and do something about it." WHY YOU? "1 have been a resident of lhe township for over 50 years and I don't plan on leaving. I've seen a lot of progress and I would like to see more as it goes on." Arnold luiwrence ASPHALT PLANT: "I have no problem with it being in the Dowling area." GROWTH: "We've planned it for lhe Del­ ton area in lhe planning process. That's where the planning committee wants it to be." ROLE: "We jusi »he township We've put in private .oads We run lhe fire and po­ lice and put in sewer and waler in Delton ' ISSUES: "I don't know. Certainly to keep the fire department up. Keep up roads the best wc can." WHY YOU?: “Our supervisor and one of the trustees are retiring. I have 20 years ex­ perience and can help lhe new supervisor." Roger Turner Turner has lived in Barry Township since 1948. He works for Pharmacia and Upjohn in the computer technology area ASPHALT PLANT: "I'm kind of ambiva­ lent but leaning against. I realize it costs more money to bring the asphalt in from Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, but I think it might be better to continue purchasing as opposed to building our own as far as impact on the ecology. " GROWTH: "It has to be carefully con­ trolled. You have to weigh the benefits ver­ sus the loss of residential land or farm land. I'm really opposed to expanding into residen­ tial or farm land." ROLE: "To represent the interests of the residents as opposed to my own interests." ISSUES: "Probably making sure public services are adequate, like fire, police and sewers. Listening to the concerns of the resi­ dents. making sure they are properly repre­ sented." WHY YOU?: “I feel I can rationally repre­ sent and fairly weigh the issues and come to a rational decision the people can accept." Carlton Township Carlton Township has one primary, for supervisor between incumbent David Kaiser and Elden Shellenbarger. Incumbent clerk Wilma Daniels and treasurer Marlene For­ man are unopposed. Two Republicans. Cary Smith and incumbent Gary Vandecar will meet Democrat John Usborne in lhe November general election. Carlton Township residents will also be asked lo renew a 1.5-mill levy for fire pro­ tection through the year 2000. David Kaiser Lawrence has lived in Barry Township for 65 years. He is a retired farmer, but helps his son on his farm. He has been president of the Michigan Dairy Herders' Association. Lawrence has sened as trustee for 20 sears Kaiser has been supervisor for 5 1/2 years. He has lived in the township all his life and is a crop fanner and runs a farm business ASPHALT PLANT: "I m in favor of it." GROWTH: "It should be regulated under George London existing zoning laws. I don't see a lot taking place." ROLE: "That covers quite a gauntlet of ar­ eas. Basically, look, listen, mediate." ISSUES: "Roads are always a big issue and I guess that would be one of the main issues. Another is listening to what lhe resi­ dents say and use that as a guideline for what iodo." WHY YOU?: "I think I've got more expe­ rience. ability to do the job and respect within the community." Elden Shellenbarger Shellenbarger has lived in the township since he was 3 years old. He is a delivery truck driver for a firm in Grand Rapids. ASPHALT PLANT: "I feel that instead of using public funds to conduct an informa­ tional campaign, they should have sent out a survey to get the public s input first. Per­ sonally. I have not looked at the size of the plant. I would not know how to answer lhat without looking at the designs and looking at all lhe information." GROWTH: "It should be planned so that it does not interfere with the residents of lhe area, such as lights from a commercial busi­ ness in a residential area. There should be re­ strictions on the hours of businesses in resi­ dential areas and buffer zones for lighting " ROLE: "Belter communication with township residents. The current supervisor does not communicate with some residents very well. He doesn't explain himself very well and gets mad if when he's asked ques­ tions a second time. If he doesn't have the answer to a question, he needs to write it down and look up the answer to fully ex­ plain it in layman's terms." ISSUES: "Communicate with people in the township. The current supervisor picks a few select people to serve on committees. A lot of his people do not show up to town­ ship meetings. You should get a farmer, cit­ izens. a general cross section of the people living in lhe township." WHY YOU?: "Because I have the ability to listen and communicate with people. Just because someone asks you a question a sec­ ond time, you shouldn't yell and scream at them." Hope Township Hope township has a three-person race for supervisor, two running for clerk and three running for two trustees' positions. Mary Jo will ask for a onc-miil renewal for fire pro­ tection and cemetery maintenance through 1999. Proposal 2 asks for an additional .1929 mills for fire protection and cemetery main­ tenance. This proposal is expected lo gener­ ate $9,830 its first year. Proposal 3 asks for a one mill renewal for road repair, maintenance and operating ex­ penses through 1999. Proposal 4 asks for a 1232-mill increase for road repair, maintenance and operating Whitaker was the only person to file for expenses. This proposal is expected to raise $6,280 its first year. Patricia Albert Albert has been supervisor since January 1996. when Patricia Baker stepped down. Albert has lived in Hope Township for 18 years. She sells real estate. ASPHALT PLANT: "I am hoping it will give us a cheaper way to pave roads. Our clerk went to the one in (Fl Wayne) Indiana and said it was very clean. It might be more economical." GROWTH: "I think planning land use is always good for lhe future. We should have a growth plan. Right now we have very little industry." ROLE: "Right now I sit as secretary on the Board of Review. 1 attend several meet­ ings. You try to make things run smooth and give good service. People don't realize everything lhat goes in to this job." ISSUES: "One thing is planned develop­ ment, having a five- or ten-year plan for zon­ ing certain areas. Of course, better roads and maybe lhe asphalt plant will help that." WHY YOU?: "I’ve always been interested in government. I want the township to have everything run well and I try to save taxpay­ ers money." John Hosier Hosier has lived in the township for 16 years. He is in the insurance business. ASPHALT PLANT: “I think people on dirt roads should have better roads and we do need good roads They need to do more re­ search on the noise and bow it might affect lhe neighbors, but I'm for it." GROWTH: "We've talked about finding an area for a commercial or industrial hub and zone appropriately and focus growth in that area" ROLE: "Hopefully to get people to work together for the common good. Work to­ gether and cooperate " treasurer Township residents also will have four ballot proposals before them. Proposal 1 ISSUES: "Quite a few things, but proba­ bly lhe most important is development on Head Lake. Allowing the property owner to know their rights about how they're zonedLet them know what things can and can't bt built." WHY YOU?: "My background as a busi­ ness owner and manager. I have the know|how to work with people. My neighbor^ asked me to run because they believed in mfr consensus building skills." Douglas Zaccanelli Zaccanelli is a mortgage banker and has lived in Hope Township for five years. ASPHALT PLANT: "I understand thdt they can't sell to any other counties and y<|t it will cost close to a million dollars tb build it. I haven't figured out why they waif to do that. I haven't been able to get the ditch in front of my house dug out. And I don't appreciate them spending tax mone^ for ads telling to vote for H." GROWTH: "Growth doesn't necessarily mean progress. That's probably the primary reason I'm running. Whatever direction it does go in. it should be controlled. The re> son 1 moved to Hope Township was to live in lhe country among farm land. I don't cart for suburbs. I'm out to protect the environ^ ment as much as possible. Lakes, streams and wetland, those assets will be very linyited in the future. I'm afraid that people com)ing in, builders and developers, if they're given a free hand they won't be concerned about long-term growth." ROLE: "First of all. to uphold the laws as far as zoning and building codes and other re­ sponsibilities that fall on me. Protecting property rights and executing the will of the people " ISSUES: "Probably the enforcement of building codes and regulations and gaining some handle on growth. Every time I dnv< down my street, there are new houses being put up. And that great. I'm not against build* ing houses and growih. I'm just saying don't have a hodge podge of growth." WHY YOU?: "The incumbent was ap­ pointed by the previous supervisor, so basi­ cally we have a regime that's been there a number of years and I'm not positive that's been a good thing. Some things have gotten by. the previous person let a lot of things go by as far as building codes and enforcement. I have friends, but I don't have a personal agenda and I don't have a good-old boy net­ work I'm going lo let people get over. I want to do what's best for the township." Barbara Cichy Cichy has lived in the township for 18 years and describes herself as a homemaker CONTINUED on page 14 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1. 1996 - Paae 13 SHERIFF STEVE DEBOER on August 6 IF STEVE HAS DONE THIS FOR YOU IN 18 MONTHS, JUST THINK WHAT HE CAN DO FOR YOU DURING 4 MORE YEARS! WHO IS SHERIFF STEVE DEBOER? WHAT HAS STEVE DEBOER DONE FOR YOU AS SHERIFF DURING THE PAST 18 MONTHS? • 1995 spending for the department was held within budget • Sought and received $268,696 in grants to increase road patrol and build an addition on the jail • New computers for the road patrol and jail • In the process of obtaining video arraignment to increase road WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT SHERIFF DEBOER: patrol and reduce liability • Reinstated the DARE program in Barry County schools • Lowered the cost of office supplies and jail food by changing to a "Having worked wffh Stovw Deboer an lhe admtobtaliv* board at BaryCeoM 911,1rind his protossionai experience and leader­ ship are the qualties we need a lhe Shedd of Barry County." local vendor • Lowered the cost of inmate medical care by entering into an agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield DONBOYSB, • Improved cooperation between the Sheriffs Department and the SUPERVISOR, WRNAPPC TOWNSHIP State Police to provide the best possible police protection for the citizens of Barry County "Our Sheriff, Stove DeBoer, has workwd dBgwiBy fa tosrne a podlive spirit of teamwork and cooperation in lhe pubbc solely comnnty. tbs wflngness to coordhato warit schedkitos wBh other agencies county-wide ha made the work al 91 leaner and pn- • Entered into an agreement with Hastings State Police and City Police to form a major crime investigative team • Involved in the restoration of the Barry County Silent Observer ducttw" program CHARUE NYSTROM, DIRECTOR, BARRY COUNTY CBflRAL D6PATCH/911 "Sheriff DeBoer exempritos a hue protosstond and seasoned polce officer. His many yean d experience, Ms toadeah*) and Ms positive common sense approach to problem solvtng Is just whd (its cowriy needk. * CHIEF JAMES FALX, NASHVILLE POUCE DEPARTMENT "Sheriff DeBcer has stoyed wRhin to^counfy Duty ond has shawm excopitond odministfatw abdty. Cm tatK works very wef with of governmental e> JWes in our county to ensme beneddal, productive and quady resuffs.' BOB WENGER, BARRY COUNTY COMMISSIONER. THORNAPPLE 4 IRVING TOWN- SMPS "We have hod more improvements in the last yed and a hdt than we hod in lhe previous 23 yean." DEPUTY GARY SUNIOR, BARRY COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT "Aitor working wffh Sheriff DeBoer on rite 911 admtnHralw board, I would soy he enjoys lhe teputoiton of being honest, linn, vQh । OvPvfiCKviVi COCJhvOvS, OftCJ O OfflrCwi. LESTER L FORMAN, 911 BOARD, WOODLAND 1 b kxtoed my prMtoge and pleaeue to have known bdh per- xxxwy ana pnjNnsnncKy jnetrn jMvvn ixcotf. i nave naa me good fortune to have worked wrih Shedd DeBoer when he was in toe Mfchigan State Police did again as toe PlfWWT Of INF MOBGAN SHERTFS-ASSOOADON when he became Sheriff d tony County, i hove known Shedd DeBoer tot appnxlmatoiy 20 yean and have always admired Ms devotion and Ms teal tn a toariess advocate at tow enforcement and the untorimrale ridkns oi emo. sropnon not sfooa every test mar na Deen ptacec ai Ms brow. He has measured up to toe added responriMtoes d being placed in an office lhat he was nd tomttor wrih and hat excebed excepttonOy. Sheriff DeBoer has served Ms appren(coshffi to a dfficuff Mme tor toe toy Courty Shedd DeptHmeti, aid has proven toot Ml waerience and Ms emerttoe is istodafMa Once again. ff b my otoasune b honor to voice m nmat tor Stobhen Detorfaf toe dtodSheriffdtoyCantY.‘ TERRENCE L JUNGEL SHERIFF, KMA COUNTY "Sheriff DeBoer b a person who has kept focused on toe needb d toe citizens d bony County. Stove possesses toe exemplary lead­ ership. experience and adminiskullve aUby to gdde our Sheriffs Department Into lhe 21st century.' TED MCKELVEY, 911 BOARD, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP *1 have known Stove DeBoer tot several yean as a defeated law enforcement protosstonal I chose Stove Deboer as Shedd because I bebeve his education, training and experience mode ton toe best candtoato tot Shedd.’ DALECROWLEY, PROSECUTOR, BARRY COUNTY 1 have had lhe opportunity to watch how Sheriff Stove DeBoer Donates Ms resporaUMes for Barry Comity. As an exkemety web educated and practical experienced Vietnam veteran, he has accomplished outstanding economic procedures through excel­ led adninbtration without reducing lhe abbfy at lhe Sheriffs Department to do toe job necessary far lhe solely al Sony County citizens I have never seen it operate as web during my Heltoie.' DOCTOR V. HARRY ADROUNE, HASTINGS "In our justice system, both criminal and dvi, unbiased fairness mustprevail. In lhe years I’ve known Sherri Deboer, he combines integrity, compassion and protosstond experience to med toe requMto quctokaltons tor toe position at Sheriff. * PHILIP J. HEFFRON, STEVE DEBOER IS YOUR BARRY COUNTY SHERIFF. He was appointed to finish the term of retiring Sheriff David Wood. On January 1,1995, Steve became your Sheriff. Steve and his wife, Julie, live in the Hastings area. The DeBoers have made a commitment to Barry County as demonstrated by their strong involvement in the community. They are member# of Gun Lake Community Church. They have one adult daughter, Katie. MORE ABOUT STEVE™ 23 years MICHIGAN • Trooper - Owosso • F-Lt/Post C WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT SHERIFF DEBOER: “In Mi poOion cb Bony County Shortt, Stove Mow exudos a cotoktonco fhd arty yeon of dodtoutod pfetosdonutom con proauco. a rvffnry skjmg ponce professional, ne o aaepr ai a myriad at rihroftons. It has been my pleasure to be assoctoled wbh trim during toe cornse of my duties as toe emergency man­ agement dbector tor barry County. ’ JOHND. HISLOP STATE POLICE - Wayland D(KCTO«, BARRY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Sergeant - Ionia Life Saving Award SHERIFF OF appointed January 1,1 To ffw dtoens at bony County. I have known Shedd Deboer since he was a rookie al lhe Stole Pobce In Owosso. Steve has always been a crodff to lhe undotm ond toe pobce profession. I have a lot at tomby In larry Comdy and > Is reassuring to know tool a man toe Steve Deboer is hokbng toe office of Shedd.’ Graduate FBI National Academy Bachelor Degree Calvin College Organizational Leadership, December 1996 Vietnam Veteran - U.S. Army, Bronze Star Recipient KiMtoSUdOXt, SHERIFF, SHIAWASSH COUNTY *A« Bony Comriy Shedd, Sieve Deboer has proven his admlnistmbveabtobes. Stove has tto toe quoMcattom to (toed lhe Sheriffs Department into toe 21slCentoy. I support Shedd Deboer's etocbon campaign.’ WE BELIEVE IN STEVE! Marvin and Peggy Anderson Roger Bonga Gordon and Jean Chase Tim and Carrie DeMott John Fehsenfeld Orton V. Fogel Rick and Michelle Graf John Ingram Milt LaVictor Stephen D. Loftus. D.D.S. Dennis McKelvey Joan and Larry Medendorp Vernon and Ruth Newton Charles Nystrom Ed and Carole Reiser Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Smit Norman E. and Nyia Stanton Lester and Arlene Forman Pauline and Jim Larsen Sandy Schondelmayer Phyllis McLaughlin Donald and Bonnie Norton Lyle and Jean Sandbrook. Sr. William C. Voight Mr. Nick Carter Ron and Alice Martin Sue Vandenberg Robert P. Abendroth Dorothy Bonga Julie R. DeBoer LaMar A. Erb Kirk and Cindy Forman Steve and Julie Hickman Michael Leatherman David and Lois McIntyre Chadwick Neal Gloria Noyce Rivers Edge Kennels Bob and Maryellen Steeby Terry and Nancy Whitley Roger Buxton Bill Neal Dan and Diane Dipert Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sunior Mrs. Perry Fisher Ellie Pierce Jim and Terri Decker Julie Nakfoor Pratt Craig Maher Dr. and Mrs. V. Harry Adrounie Marvin Lanting Senator Jon Ciskey Michael J. Flohr. M.D. Michael Leedy Ken and Connie Neal Senator William VanRegenmorter DebbieS. Smith Many government officials and employees are prohibited from endorsing candidates. Bill Aukerman Dr. John P. Hemming If you want to know what they think, Justine McLean ask them. SANDY SCHONDELMAYER, BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEH» T havw vnstohed Shedd Deboer nyervto wbhto a rightly reduced budget, crerrilvely debt road octooiswKh tow county dobas.bitoi morale by equipping personnel wrih behet unborms at ggcod to too county, and admlnlsler his department eftedtvety and efridertoy. fa toese adnririslnetve sktos, and tor his people sktos, I support Shedd Stove Deboer. ’ JAMES L BAILEY, CHAIRMAN, BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1 have worked wffh Shedd Deboer on toe 911 boad tor two years. During M tone, toe Shedd has demonstrated a keen abbby In bearing wrih financial and personnel questions wisely and kririy' JOYCE WOOER, TREASURER, BARRY TOWNSHIP "I have known Stove Deboer lor the past twenty flvo yean both ptotossionaby and persondby. fa too past two ywon I have worked vrito him on a duly basis, lany County has bettor law erriorcemerii because al him. ’ RON NEIL Tn oB my deatorgs wrih Shedd Deboer I have found him to be very eflidenl and helphd. He ha been able to handto any — --- «- -r -S---- 1-1------ uUBBv --- 1 - 1-1 H- — f LwtV rSqwsiJ Ona prODtemS Wml prOCn OCnTunofiuiiVe ODflny. I KXm forward to working wrih Sheriff DeBoer tor lhe next tom years. * NANCY L BOERSMA, BARRY COUNTY CLERK "Sheriff Stove DeBoer b an exceptional todhriduct who always strives to provide toe people of Barry County toe very finest in law entorcement. He's concerned, he's honed, he's dedtoaled and we ate fortunate he is our Sheriff.' DAVE MCINTYRE, S. JEFFERSON. HASTINGS "Sheriff Stove DeBoer b an upbeat and postove representative in lhe pUbbc safety held. Deboer ha worked cooperatively, always ready to lend his asbtance, support and many years of experi­ ence in working tor toe dbem of Barry County." DICK GARRISON, RRE CHIEF, PINE LAKE FIRE, PRAIRfEV11LE TWP. "At captain and a 21 year veteran of lhe Bony County Shedd's Posse, I have worked side-by-side with Shedd Stove DeBoer dur­ ing toe past IB months. He ha token a personal interest in toe Passe We are a voiuntoer group working tor lhe safety at lhe cit­ izens of Bony County. I appreciate the quertty of readership that Sheriff DeBoer has shown out community and lhe Posse mem­ bers.’ CAPTAIN KEN NEIL BARRY CO. SHERIFF’S POSSE RETIRED KENT COUNTY SHERIFF LET STEVE'S EXPERIENCE, DEDICATION AND INTEGRITY WORK FOR YOU. Paid for by Committee to Elect DeBoer. P.O Box 353. Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 don't know if we need to build one. so 1 lean away from building it. I'd have to sec what people want, but I don't see a need to build it." GROWTH: "If they meet the zoning re­ quirements that's not a problem. If you get a lot of industry though, it cuts down on the country, citifying lhe country so to speak Most of us who moved here moved out to get away from lhe city. But you've got to have some growth to be healthy — you can't be stagnant." ROLE: "To look forward and see who gets affected by what moves are made and why and make recommendations to the zoning board." ISSUES: "Maintaining the country atmo­ sphere is important for Hope Township. I can't go to public office and do my own thing. I have to see what my people arc lean­ ing toward and go with lhe majority." WHY YOU? :"I do my best to do what the people want rather than what I would want as an individual. Be lhe people's man rather than myself." John Woods Woods is seeking his third term as trustee. He is a "semi-retired" machinist from T&R TOWNSHIP RACES, continued... and mother. She has been a vice president of the Wall Lake Association and is still on (hat board. ASPHALT PLANT: "1 approve of it. As I understand the ecological part, it was looked al carefully and considered. It will save money for the townships in road paving. We need new roads — I was surprised by how many gravel roads there arc in the northern part of Hope Township." GROWTH: “I think it should be left to lhe people. The residents should come to the meetings and express their like* or dislikes. They should have the last say." ROLE: “To listen to the concerns of what the people are trying to say. Don't put any­ one above the law. see that the laws are en­ forced for everybody. Sec that building codes, ordinances, state laws and county laws arc all otv-erved and enforced " ISSUES: “We have new zoning being proposed and lhe concerns of lhe residents should be listened to before it is put into effeet. I think some more voices could be ex­ pressed on lhe state level for residents who have second homes because in effect they arc being taxed without representation. Some­ thing should be said on the state level on their behalf." WHY YOU?: “I believe I would listen bel­ ter and try to find solutions. If I didn't know an answer. I’d research it to find out and come up with a solution rather than just speak off the top of my head " Sylvia Forster Forster has lived in Hope Township for 20 years and has been deputy clerk for six. She also served four years on the Delton-Kellogg School Board. ASPHALT PLANT: ”1 can understand how the people where it is planned for arc concerned, but the roads arc in awful condi­ tion. Because of mergers, there could be fewer asphalt plants to buy from, so it could get more expensive to purchase it" GROWTH: "The Planning Commission is working on lhat. We're working on the land use plan lo provide for more commer­ cial growth and some industry." ROLE: "To direct lhe procedure of lhe township and get ready for future changes. Honest and gixxl bookkeeping. Hope Town­ ship has more special assessments than any other township for roads and things like that. It doubles the time the officers have to put it." ISSUES: "Land use planning and finish­ ing lhe new zoning map. It should change as the township changes. The condition of roads is extremely crucial. Continued fiscal integrity, our bookkeeping is far superior than average and it's important to have good bookkeeping." WHY YOU?: "I've had six years training I know the bookkeeping systems, the ceme­ tery procedures and the election procedures.“ Roger Adams Adams has lived in Hope Township for 16 years and is a maintenance worker. He served as president of lhe Lions Club for 10 years and is now the treasurer. He has served on the Planning Commission for 10 years and been chairman of the commission for four. ASPHALT PLANT. "I don't know if I can answer that right now. I've got to do some more checking. I'd like to gel more informa­ Machine and has lived in the township for about 30 years. He is a former president of the Chamber of Commerce in Delton. ASPHALT PLANT: "Il sounds like it would really benefit municipalities We have a tight budget on roads." GROWTH: "I definitely think it should be controlled. Good, orderly growth is all right." ROLE: "To speak for the people and try to do what the majority of people would like." ISSUES: "Zoning is one of our biggest concents. It needs to be looked into." WHY YOU?: "Probably my experience, mainly and 1 think I'm doing a fairly good job. I keep the people's interests al heart." Johnstown Township Johnstown Township has races for super­ visor between incumbent Republican Barbara Earl and Bob Worthington with the winner to face Democrat Sandra Blackbum in November, treasurer between incumbent Wilma Strickland and Karmen Whittemore and incumbent trustees Wesley Robinson and Wendall Strickland being challenged by Deana Powell. Incumbent Clerk June Doster is running unopposed tion." GROWTH: "In the proper area, we could use some more commercial growth. Indus­ trial growth, it depends." ROLE: "To serve lhe people and do what’s good for the township." ISSUES: "Roads are important. Probably new housing and proper zoning also." WHY YOU?: "I'm very familiar with the township and the zoning rules. I helped es­ tablish the zoning rules and laws in the township." David VanKoevering VanKoevering has lived in Hope Town­ ship since 1990. He works as a paint techni­ cian at Steclcase. ASPHALT PLANT: "I've been thrashing that one over and lhe way I’m looking at it I CITY of HASTINGS Announcement of Position Available DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES • OPERATOR-3 Application and a full job descrip­ tion are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. DOSTER County Coaaisaioner AUGUST 6th Submit application or resume to the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through August 9, 1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. B.A. Kalamazoo CoBegt Juris Doctor - Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2 years previ >us experience on Barry County Board Paid for by the Committee I Mark A. Doetcr County Commissioner. 13003 S DoM Rd . Doeur. MI Barbara Earl Earl is seeking her second term as supervi­ sor. She has lived in the township 33 years. ASPHALT PLANT “I’m in favor of it. I think it's common sense." GROWTH "I could see some commercial growth but 1 believe industrial growth should be limited. As far as commercial, we don't have a lot of area for it in the town­ ship." ROLE: "I'm the administrative officer in charge of township business. I conduct board meetings and serve as secretary of the Board of Review." ISSUES: "Roads. I'm hoping if the as­ phalt plant goes through that it will help improve roads. Eventually I'd like to have offices for all township business so all the records will be in one spot." WHY YOU?: "Because I have lhe experi­ ence and 1 like the job. I like working with the people." Wilma Strickland Stnckiand has been treasurer for eight years She has lived in the township for 36 years and is a part-time secretary-reception­ ist. ASPHALT PLANT: "I'm for it. Why spend money outside the county? I think it will make the roads better." GROWTH: "I don't expect any. Il's a small township." ROLE: "Mainly collect the taxes and dis­ tribute lhe money to the schools, county and other entities." ISSUES: "Most important arc better roads and keeping the fire department up to date. Maybe township offices in the future." WHY YOU?: "Trusted leadership, experi­ ence. I’ve lived here 36 years and know a lot of people. I don't think a newcomer would understand it." Karmen Whittemore Whittemore has lived in the township for ten years. She is an accountant and computer operator with the Barry County Road Com­ mission and has been secretary-treasurer of lhe Southern (Michigan) Road Commission Clerks Association for four years. ASPHALT PLANT: "I feel it would be beneficial to have one. It would enable us to have better roads and better paving. I think it would help on the wear and tear." GROWTH: "I think commercial growth should be encouraged. Industrial, it depends on what it is. Growth creates jobs and helps the community." SIXBERRY I FOR SHERIFF ■ ■ FOR SHERIFF. 3600 E. QUIMBY RO . HASTINGS. Ml 49058 | Center Stage Qancetflcademy 115 N. Mam • PO Box 115 Woodland. Ml 48897-0115 Barry County B4 Presckool HURRY, the B4s Preschool Program is FILLING UP! We have 14 openings left for the 1996-97 school year! • Help your child prepare for kis/hec formal education. • Gioe your ckild a ckance to become familiar witk a Director - Kelly Sanderson Ballet• Pointe • Jazz • Tap * Gymnastics Hope you had a nice summer. Now it's time to think offall classes. Registration: Tuesday, August 6 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 1:00 - 3:00 pan. & 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Classes begin the week of September 9 Sept.. Tuition is due at Registration. Pictures taken in June, can be picked up (at the Dance Studio) at the time of structured learning environment • Our staff is eager and excited about the upcoming school year! Registration. For more information call 374-7991 If you are interested in more information, or would like an application sent to you, please call 948-9784 or 945-4334. RE-ELECT COMMISSIONER This program is run in cooperation JIM with Maple Valley and Hastings Area Schools Elect John Barnett far County Cammissianer. Dist. I ,1/w terted as; IT AU AMS IP Coounrrvial Pilot 68 yearn a Resident 56 yean a Property Owner 46 yean a Rwent (four) 40 yean Bank & Trust Work 6 yean in the Citv Council 6 yMH Road Commission Member 4 y«*H WWII Vet Red Ctoks Board Youth Council Board Boy Scout Leader P.T.A. President Zoning Board Member Tax Board Member Church Board Rotan Member Charter Memtier of Jaycees Charier Member of Exchange Pa.l President of S.W. Michigan Bankers Association Rist Memlier S.W. Estate Planning Qaincil VOTE O1W AUGUST G Paul for by Committee to Elect John Burnett #12995, 903 E. Mill Street, Hastings. MI 49058 I AUGUST 6TH PRIMARY PAID FOR BY COMMITTEE TO ELECT JASON SIXBERRY BAILEY 4 DISTRICT #4 Haiti.x)j Charter, Carlton, kt Prednct of Irving, and a portion of Woodland townships VOTE ON AUGUST 6TH FOR REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE JIM BAILEY [/ Paid for by Committee to Elect Jim Bodey 1920 Bou«er Df. Hastings Ml 49058 ROLE: "To serve the people of the town­ ship and be available as much as possible. Get back with answers to questions they may have." ISSUES: "I don't really know what issues except for sewers around the lake. I don't know of any other major issues." WHY YOU?: "Because I feel Fm knowl­ edgeable in accounting and fed very knowl­ edgeable in computers and can set things up thai may not now be set up." Wesley Robinson Robinson is seeking his second term. He has lived in the township for 20 years. He is in the printing business. Robinson has served 12 years on the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission and is on the Charlton Park Village Foundation Board. ASPHALT PLANT: "I'm 100 percent for it. Being a trustee, when I see what it costs the township to pave roads, anything to cut costs back should be done. The asphalt pavers are against it because they don't want business taken away from them. It's strictly business." GROWTH: "It's going to come if Battle Creek starts growing to the north. We now have a planning group to set up some guide­ lines for zoning. We could have some real growth because Battle Creek will probably start growing north — they can only go so far to the south." ROLE: "To do whatever is in the best in­ terests of lhe taxpayer. I work for them and have to do what they think is best. I’ve got to listen to everyone, not just a few people or special interest groups." ISSUES. "Number one, to get the lake# cleaned up. The weeds are taking them ove# as a result of run-off from fanners and law# fertilizer. Roods are a big issue. We tried 10 get a millage passed and it was soundly de­ feated " WHY YOU?: "I have no answer, but peo» pie should vote for who they think is best: I'm working on the sanitary system and FB see it to the end — whatever end that may be" Wendall Strickland Strickland is retired and has lived in John?, stown Township his whole life. He has bee# president of Kiwanis in Hastings, wa# chairman of the Barry County Republican Party for eight years and served three termi as chairman of the Barry County Township# Association. ASPHALT PLANT: "I wrote a letter t# lhe Banner and took it up there and it d« scribes pretty well what I think. If we don't have it, it will cost more to have the roadd repaired." GROWTH: "We don't expect either one/ At least not that I can see or have heard of." • ROLE: "Thai's two-pronged. I serve at trustee and legally serve as deputy treasurer^ As trustees, we make motions to move thw board forward. We get to state our ideas an<{ guide the township that way. As deputy trcJ surer, I answer lhe phone and have to keejf up on laws and regulations." ISSUES. "Holding lhe township together Without the township, people have nowhen to go. Complainants can come to the town* ships and without the townships who cat they goto?" WHY YOU?: 1 would say if I coukfo' run on truthful statements. 1 wouldn't run. don't feel different serving here than they dt in Redford Township." (Repealed efforts to contact supervisor^ candidate Bob Worthington and trustees can didate Deana Powell were unsuccessful). Orangeville Township Orangeville Township has only one pri mary. a Democratic contest for supervise between Wilbur Burger and former Barry County zoning enforcement officer Johi Gates Incumbent clerk Darlene Harper, trea surer Lee Cook and trustees Fred Lewis an Michael O'Brien are unopposed. Orangeville voters will also decide a 15 mill renewal for road construction, upgrading and maintenance through 1999. The millagi is expected to raise $87505 in the fust year.' Wilbur Burger Burger has lived in the township for 1; years. He is self-employed doing re-modeling work. ASPHALT PLANT: "I think it's a grei idea. 1 see a lot of waste in running to Grant Rapids and Kalamazoo for asphalt. With a asphalt plant, there will less time spent run ning trucks and more time paving the roads. GROWTH: "I don't know if there's gom, to be much. It's great if it's regulated and no allowed to run wild." ROLE: "To do what the people want. Ma jority rules after all." ISSUES: "I think that at one time taxe especially property taxes. Engler came up with the property tax cut, but the assess^ ments arc still going up. I look at taxes to be al where they were. The townships aretold by the stale what to assess and I thinl they should stand up lo the state more whether that will help or not I don’t know." 1 WHY YOU?: “1 think I could do a good job. I vote if 1 know the people running oc know of them. I don't vote straight party ticket. They'll vote for me if they know me." John Gates Gates has lived in Orangeville Township as a permanent resident for about one year.; though he has lived seasonally around Gun.* Lake previously. He is a retired crime invest tigator from lhe Bureau of Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms. He has served as chair of the Tallmcdge Township Planning Commission, in Ottawa County and was Barry County^' zoning enforcement officer for 4 1/2 years. 5 ASPHALT PLANT: "I think there may be merit in the idea, but the Road Commission has not given information such as number of., employees or capital investment required.'. Until they come forth on that, on lhe surfaced it’s a meritorious project." GROWTH: "I don't think the townshipg should depend on industrial development:: CONTINUED on page 15 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 — Page 15 TOWNSHIP RACES continued... V Wc're not conveniently located, we have no t major highways. We should focus on com­ j mereial developments such as resorts and recreational areas. The infrastructure is not .here for much else." .. ROLE: "I would not have run if current .supervisor had not decided to step down. The township has to stand on its own and rely on itself. The County Board is suspect. The ^townships should look out for themselves . and create incentive for people to get in­ , volved in their own community." c ISSUES: "The most important issues are . growth and development and township gov­ ernance. Unrestricted growth and unplanned ...development would be unwise. The town­ . ships should rely on themselves and work more closely among themselves " ) WHY YOU?: “Experience and the fact that I am retired mean that I can be virtually a full time supervisor. I believe wholeheart­ edly in local, township, government." . Prairieville Township Prairieville Township has only a supervi­ sor's contest between incumbent Lloyd Goy­ ings and Richard Hom. Incumbent Treasurer Vickey Nottingham is unopposed while Normajean Campbell was lhe only candidate to file for clerk and Mary Herzog was the only person lo file for the two trustees spots. Lloyd Goyings Goyings is seeking his second term. He has lived in the township since 1966 and runs a farm operation. He has served on the Board of Directors and been president of the Barry County Farm Bureau. He also spent 24 , ears on the township Parks and Recre­ ation Commission. ASPHALT PLANT: “I’m in support. 1 re­ alize they have to get a zoning change, but it looks like a logical site. I've seen the pro­ posed plant and it's smaller than the one we saw in Indiana. It was very environmentally sound with little noise and no emissions. I thought it was an excellent operation. We need to extend our asphalt dollars and we can do it by 20 to 25 percent based on their cal­ culations." GROWTH: "We have not had much of that, but we're open minded to look at ven­ tures. We're mostly developed as a bedroom community. I personally wouldn't oppose growth if it would fit with zoning and lhe di­ rection the township is taking, which is as a rural, residential community." To Barry County Citizens: This is in reply to the allegations made by Commissioner Goebel at the July 25 meeting of the Barry Co. Commission when by innuendoes and half truths he attempted to attack my service to my county. I met with Goebel immediately after the commission meeting when he said, “I hated to bring this up,* and "It was in retaliation for the things you have said about the commission." As of today he has not given me any written information to support his allegations. 1 made three phone calls to Texas costing $1751 to one of the originators and main supporters of bringing KCC to Barry County. The purpose was to keep him informed of the progress and p oblems being encountered. I didn't hear any objections to these calls from fellow commissioners as they had their pictures taken during ground breaking ceremonies. 1 cannot yet reply to Mr. Goebel's allegations that I made calls to candi­ dates who oppose present commissioners as he has not yet given me a copy of his information. Goebel said I was paid $5831” in per diem and mileage in 1995. What he didn't mention was 1 donated my salary less taxes amounting to about $5000”, $1000“ to Charlton Park, $300“ to the Commission on Aging and returned my per diem check for $200“ to the Mental Health Program for a total of $6500“. And now to the allegations about excessive per diem mileage and phone calls - Chairman Bailey appointed me to several committees both in and out of the county. He and other members of the Finance Committee are aware that I have the farthest to drive to attend meetings and that long dis­ tance is a factor in almost all of my calltYet none of;ttygp mentioned these facts. This same day I was appointedro another out of the county com­ mittee which will involve more per diem and mileage. I would have expected our leader to have the fairness and honesty to present honest objective information on these matters during the discussion. One could go on attempting to refute the allegations made by fellow commissioners who refuse to accept better management practices. Candidates other than present commissioners have indicated their willing­ ness to consider new and better management concepts. Why not give them this opportunity when you vote? It is interesting to note these attacks on my honesty have been brought up just before the Primary Election. Emmet E Herrington CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Gty Council will hold a public hear­ ing on Monday, August 12, 1996 a 730 p.m. in the Gty Hall Council Chambers, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, to determine the neces­ sity to pave and install curb and gutter on Benson Street from the west right­ of-way of Glenwood Drive to the west termis of West Benson Street (see map below). Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Gerk. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The Gty will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings Gty Gerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum Gty Clerk ADDITION -------- 1------------- KBENSON ROLE: "Basically, meet some of the in­ frastructure demands of the community. Pro­ vide fire and police services, provide for or­ derly growth and cost-effective government for people." ISSUES: "I think one of lhe biggest ques­ tions we get asked about is road improve­ ments. We've had a large sewer system we're putting into operation and need to see orderly growth to make i< more efficient. Another is the growth of population and trying to pro­ vide services people come to expect when they move to a rural setting." WHY YOU?: “Because 1 ve got a good track record and am interested in continuing to serve lhe township in my current capacity as supervisor." Richard Horn Hom has lived in the township since March but has lived seasonally in lhe town­ ship. He runs Hom’s Resort, a fishing and recreation area. He served as president of the Jaycees in Plainwell and was the National Director of the Jaycees. While in Plainwell, he also served on the Airport Board. ASPHALT PLANT: "I don't like it. If I had to make a decision, it wouldn't exist. I don't like the idea of public money support­ ing private industry or things that can be better handled by private industry." GROWTH: "I think it ought to be left alone. I've seen Plainwell grow too fast. People like it quiet." ROLE: "I want to be supervisor so people have someone to talk to and get straight an­ swers." ISSUES: "The Parks and Recreation Commission is the first thing, h :s account­ able to lhe board, but it is now a totally in­ dependent outfit — they don't even take minutes. Until that's changed it's going to get worse I'm 100 percent against the way lhe park site is being used." WHY YOU?: “I think because of the rea­ sons I talked about. So people have a super­ visor they can talk to or ask questions to, who will give them an answer or research an answer without giving them a lot of bj.“ Thornapple Township Seven candidates are running for four Thomapple Township trustee and two candidates are running for Yankee Springs Township supervisor in the Aug. 6 primary. Thomapple Township recently switched to charter status and has expanded the number of trustees from two to four. Incumbents William Getty and Rex Schad are running for re-election and are joined on the ballot by Walter Eavey, Ronald Buning, Curtis Campbell. Mike Kelley and Lon Myers. Incumbent Supervisor Donald Boysen and Treasurer Shirley Eaton are unopposed and Donna Stagray is unchallenged for lhe clerk's position. Ron Buning Buning has lived in Thomapple Township for about five years and lived in Caledonia before then. He works'With his father in construe '•ton trades. He been a ranobcr _ K of the Planning and Zoning Commission for ROLE: "It's hard to determine what I would be doing " ISSUES: "I'm a little concerned about roads. I don't really know right now what can be done, but I want more aggressive upkeep. The roads arc made for the gravel­ train trucks that are coming through. They should be made lor heavier duty." WHY YOU?: "Because I've been around quite a feu years. I'm taking the opportunits to get into lhe position that's opening up ' William Getty Getty is seeking his fifth term as trustee. He has lived in Thomapplc Township his whole life and is a real estate broker and builder. Getty has been a president of Rotary and has served on the Planning Commission. ASPHALT PLANT: "I’m sort of neutral nght now. I'll leave it to the voters. We should go with it if it gives savings to the township." GROWTH: "I think we ought to accommodate both and keep a balance so one doesn't adversely affect the other." ROLE: "My role is lo represent the people of the township and make good, knowledgeable decisions on issues that come up." ISSUES: "I think we've done a good job of addressing problems as they arise. Issues may come up and we may have to address and readdress as things change. I don't know if I can say there's a particular issue that stands out from other programs. Probably improve township roads and unimproved roads." WHY YOU?: "I think my record and lhe experience I would bring to the board. We're adding two trustees so I think it's important to have continuity." Mike Kelley Kelley works at Steelcase and has lived in the township for most of his life. He has served in the fire department for about 15 years. ASPHALT PLANT: "Il's something that has to be looked at. There's not enough information about it. There's not an environmental statement, what it would do to the neighborhood, if it’s a strategic location, impact on natural resources or if there's sufficient waler supply. They have to do a lot of research before they put it on the ballot." GROWTH: "We need commercial growth for the tax base. We're doing OK with Simpson and Bradford-White. We're running 11.78 mills in Middleville and we need to think about what we’re doing with such a large tax for industry. *. would fantastic to CONTINUED on page 16 —For— JUDITH ALADJEM two years. ASPHALT PLANT: Tm not real familiar with it. I don't know a whole lot about iL" GROWTH: "I believe it should be encouraged to some extent. There is a need for it in the village and along M-37. In the future, it will happen and we should plan for iL" ROLE: "Just to look out for the good of the community. You have to shed some personal feelings. I'm usually the only person attending township meetings until an issue comes up and everyone comes in angry. We need to get more participation." ISSUES: "Zoning seems to be right at the top. I'd like to see it more people-friendly and concerned about property rights. You should have some rights, but your neighbors shouldn't be infringed." WHY YOU?: "I like to think my youth helps. I've been active in the community and am familiar with most things going on. I like to think I could do a good job." Curtis Campbell Campbell has lived in the township all his life except for eight years he lived in the Houston metro area, returning in 1994. He works for IBM as a systems engineer. While in lhe Houston area, he served as the board president of a utility district and was president and vice-president of a local homeowners association. ASPHALT PLANT: "I'm not aware of one there. Thomapple Township might benefit." GROWTH: "I think there should be growth but in an organized, orderly manner so we don't overstress our current infrastructure. I don't want to see heavy, smokestack industry." ROLE: "To manage public resources responsibly — that includes money, physical resources and human resources — in a responsible manner that serves the needs of the community." ISSUES: "I don't know if I have a good answer for that. Just future growth, managed but not to the point of killing it." WHY YOU?: "I've got similar experience from the utility district position and I think the experience will lend itself well. I don't see this as a partisan, political position I'm not a politician by nature. I don't intend to seek higher office. Not on lhe state level or on the county level. It’s a way for me to learn more about the township." Walt Eavey Eavey has lived in the township since 1950. He is a cost-estimating engineer for a mold-die shop. He has been a trustee and chairman for Middleville United Methodist Church for lhe past six years and belongs to lhe Village Players theater group. He has served with the fire department for 30 years. Eavey served as Thomapple Township constable in the early 1960s. ASPHALT PLANT: “I really haven't gotten into it. but it sounds like a good pro­ posal. There is a need for road repair and tamng in the township." GROWTH: "I think we should be aggressive and get as much as we can in development." — FOR — BARRY COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 RUTLAND AND HOPE TOWNSHIPS AND PART OF BARRY Primary, August 6, 1996 Paid for by Committe to Elect Aladjem, 1655 W. State Road, Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 1, 1996 TOWNSHIP RACES continued... have il. but this is still a bedroom community. The pipes in the ground are 35 years old. some are 50-60 years old. There's a lot of heavy planning to do for long-term planning The township has the most amount of growth because everyone wants acreage to make what they want." ROLE: "To make decisions the people will accept and know they're right." ISSUES: "Right now. growth and how to bnng in industrial growth. The trend is there with all the stop signs and lights on M-37. We have to do that without making mistakes and provide water and sewer for new businesses." WHY YOU?; "Because I’ve been here the longest and know the situation as good as anyone." Lon Myers Myers has lived in the township all his life. He works at Bradford-White. He has been president of the Lions Club and has served on the Middleville Village Council the last 10 years and been president for three. ASPHALT PLANT: ‘I think lhat it would probably be beneficial to the county to own its own asphalt plant and save the time and money in hauling from Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo. I realize it's highly controversial.” GROWTH: "1 think the same as with the village. Growth is coming — we have lo be prepared It should be handled through zoning." ROLE: "To represent the people in the township to best of my ability by planning for the future." ISSUES: "Right now. dealing with growth. We sec the growth in Caledonia and Thomapple Township is the next one down the road." WHY YOU?: "I think my 10 years in local government. There's not a lot of difference between village government and township government. My experience qualifies me for similar positions." Repeated attempts to contact Schad were unsuccessful. Yankee Springs Township In Yankee Springs Township, incumbent Supervisor George London is being chal­ lenged by former Barry County zoning enforcement officer Ken Worsham in a re­ match of their 1992 race. Incumbent Treasurer Robert Herold and trustees Mary Cook and Jack Finkbeiner are unopposed, as NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at a regular meeting held July 10.1996. Section i Title: Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance. Section II NEW ZONING ORDINANCE the entire new ordinance is set out and in summary provides: Article I: Trie. Article II: Purpose, Scope and Legal Basis of the Ordinance are stated. Article III: Definitions and Rules Applying to Text are stated Article IV: The Zoning Districts are identified. .Article V: Explains lhe Zoning District map, the official copy, and rules for interpreting the map. Article VI Agricultural district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are staled. Article VII: Rural Estate Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article VIII: R-1 Single Family Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are staled. Article IX: R-2 Single Family RuiJentiai dntnet purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated AmdeX: R-3 Single Familv Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article XI: R-4 Single Family Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are sated. Amde XII R-5 Recreation district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are list­ ed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article XIII: RMH Residential Mobile Home Park district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are staled Article XIV: C-1 Office/Commercial district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses’ are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article XV: C-2 Office/Commercial district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses arc listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article XVI: C-3 General Business district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Sue Plan Review requirements are staled. Article XVII: C-4 Commercial Industrial district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated Article XVID: Schedule of Regulations of lot area, width, coverage, setbacks, height and dwelling sizes for each district are set out in tables. Article XIX: Parking and Loading Spaces standards and requirements art set out. Article XX: General provisions concerning: the effects of zoning; required restoration of unsafe buildings; area, height and use conditions and exceptions; essential services; required yards and setbacks; control of heal, glare, dust, fumes, dust, noise, vibration and odors, temporary uses or structures requiring zoning admniMrator authorization; accessory uses; accessory buildings; principal buildings, double frontage lots; standards for parks, playgrounds, recreation areas and summer camps; additional setbacks for structures adjacent to major streets; general lighting and screening requirements; garages occupied as dwelling units; trash, litter or junk in yards; private roads; classification of moved buildings; dumping of soil, sand and clay materials; temporary use of mobile homes; special exception use permit standards, pre­ ceding. and requirements; site plan review standard procedures and requirements; minimum landscape requirements; exotic animals; fences and hedges; signs; swimming pools; and junk yards. Detailed stan­ dards and requirements are set oul for each. Article XXI: Planned Unit Developments are authorized, subject to detailed procedures and requirements pertaining to uses. area, ownership, common open space, utility requirements, lot sizes and layout; height requirement; parking, penmeter yards; aad arrangement of commercial uses. Procedures I and requirements for application, preliminary development plans, public hearings; final development plans and review; entena for Planning Commission recommendation, action by Township Board; supplemen­ tary conditions or safeguards; and expiration aad extension of approval period are established Article XXII: Nonconforming Uses. Buildings or Structures are addressed, and continuation, expan­ sion. rebuilding, and changes are regulated. Article XXIII: Administration and Enforcement are discussed. The Zoning Administrator adminis­ ters and enforces the ordinance. Permits are required for certain buildings and structures; Zoning Compliance Certificates are required. Cancellation is authorized under specified circumstances. Special fees arc authorized. Article XXIV: The Board of Appeals is created; its jurisdiction and powers are defined; its member­ ship and meetings are specified and conditions on variances are authorized. Article XXV; Ordinance Amendment procedures are defined. Article XXVI: Penalties for violation of the ordinance are established. The maximum is $500 or 90 days in jail, or both. Each day a violation exists is a separate offense. Civil proceedings to eliminate vio­ lations arc authorized. Article XXVII: Provides that if any part of the ordinance is ruled unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected Also, the ordinance repeals the existing Zoning Ordinance and Map in its entirety. Section III SEVERABILITY; This section provides for severability of any part of the ordi­ nance ruled invalid. Section ,’V PENALTIES: This section provides penalties for violation (as in Article XXVI) Section V: REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE This section provides that all ordinances or parts of ordinances that conflict with this ordinance are repealed. Provides that the ordinance takes effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption unless a notice of intention to petition for a referendum is filed; if that occurs, the ordinance takes effect as provided for by law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Ordinance has been posted in the following public places situated within the said Charter Township for inspection by the general public: 1. Goodenough's Goodies 4. Northview Grocery 2. Patton Monument 5 Barry County Fairgrounds 3 Barry County Road Commission 6 Office of the Township Clerk PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its next regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on August 14. 1996, commencing at 730 o'clock pm. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as ..go­ ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Gerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone listed below. BARBARA J BEDFORD. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2416 Heath Road Hastings. MI 49058 (616)948-2194 is Janice Lippert for clerk and Charles Misak for constable. George London London has lived in Yankee Springs Township for 20 years and worked in the township for 30. He is retired from the Department of Natural Resources and served as a । ark naturalist at Yankee Springs Stale Park. He has been supervisor for four years and has previously served on school boards in Saranac and Thomapple-Kellogg. ASPHALT PLANT: "I fully support that. I think it will improve lhe roads greatly. My figures show that we could pave 20 to 30 percent more roads and it's a good deal for safety. We can control the quality. I think the Road Commission does an excellent job." GROWTH: "The Planning Commission keeps good tabs. I don't like to discourage individual growth. I think industrial growth should be encouraged very cautiously We try to encourage a little commercial growth in the form of retail sales and restaurants as we are a tourist oriented community." ROLE: "Proceed with growth and do it properly within the guidelines of the master plan. Develop a nice, pleasant place to live. Keep our area, community and natural resources as nice as possible ” ISSUES: "Growth and development is probably the number one thing. I like to throw recreational things in. We have to remember that 62 percent of the township is state land or water. Taxation is another one and education ties in with taxation — I'm a big supporter of local schools. We don’t like taxes, but there is no free lunch." WHY YOU?: "Ken’s a good man. I don’t think I can answer that. Sometimes we re­ ally get tied up in too many rules and regulations but they are necessary. I think sometimes Ken’s a little more on zoning. And my background is in environmental issues — I do like my open space." Ken Worsham Worsham has been a permanent resident since 1990, but has lived seasonally in the township since 1949. He is an electrical contractor. Worsham served as Barry County zoning enforcement officer after John Gates was sacked by lhe county. ASPHALT PLANT: "I have mixed feelings. If it works as they say it will, it should save the township and county money. If they can’t sell enough asphalt, it may be idle too long to be profitable. It doesn't sound like the plant will be used to full capacity." GROWTH: "I think with good planning we could use some individual growth but has to be of a type that is compatible to the area. Some are so large and dirty it drives away tourist businesses. ROLE: "Primarily to make sure I leave the township in better shape than when I re­ ceived it. I see the supervisor as kind of a caretaker of the community." ISSUES: There are several rira'ej, all growth related. Communication with general public is one. Small municipal water supply needs to be properly handled. We need a water board composed of residents served by the system that makes sure it operates as it is designed to." WHY YOU?: "Probably two big differences. I'm good friends with George, but I’m a little more interested in stronger zoning to take care of the township. We're both environmentalists. I’m interested in keeping lhe lakes clean and in growth, but not with a rapid lo^ .vf atmosphere." Woodland Township Woodland T<wr«tip has four candidates — Nancy Lou Potter, Ronald Stevens. Carol Hewitt and Walter Jemison — running to replace Treasurer Peg France, who is retiring. Three candidates are on lhe ballot for trustee, including Tim Allen and Duane Bump, but Darwin McClelland has said lhat he would not be able to serve if elected, because of a conflict of interest. Debbie Smith, a deputy clerk with the Barry County Clerk's office has announced that she wiII be conducting a write-in campaign. Tim Allen Allen has lived in Woodland Township for almost 20 years. He is a paramedic with LifeCare EMS of Battle Creek. He has served as a volunteer firefighter for Woodland Township and is a past president of lhe Barry County EMS Council and the Barry County Firefighters Association. ASPHALT PLANT: That doesn't really concern Woodland Township. It’s more a county rather than a township issue. The board has been kind of positive. Woodland To unship may get better paved roads." GROWTH: "We don't have much infrastructure for large growth industries. People want to keep it nice and quiet, but as people move in they want more services and you need to attract a bigger lax base lo pay for those services People I know like the rural life and want to keep it quiet." ROLE: "To get information of the township's responsibilities out. The township's responsibilities for certain func­ tions need to be monitored and explained. Listen to what the residents views are. Explain and try to gel their feedback, that's not done well in any area. People arc ignorant of what's going on — what arc the options and what is required. They need to be more involved." ISSUES: "There's a high priority on roads, people have always wanted that. The township doesn't offer a lot of services, a part-time police department, a small library, fire protection. There's lhe cemetery, we're working on the VFW to get a special memorial placed there." WHY YOU?: "Were becoming a society of specialization. I've put in a lot of time in township government by attending the meeting. I know lots of people. I have a lol of background info and ability from my jobs and education " Duane Bump Bump is a retired factory worker who has lived in Woodland Township since 1955. He has served in the Woodland Fire Department and is seeking his third term on the townshipboard. ASPHALT PLANT: "I think it would be nice. It would be cheaper to pul roads in as far as buying material." GROWTH: "I don't sec much change as far as industrial There's too much farm land The township is mostly zoned agriculture/rcsidcntial." ROLE: "To represent the people and manage the taxpayers' money." ISSUES: "Right now the most important is probably roads. Our biggest expense is fire protection." WHY YOU?: "I have served lo lhe best of my ability. Just feel I’ve done the best I can." Carol Hewitt Hewitt has lived in the township for over 30 years. She has served as treasurer for Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church and secretary for the Collicr/Mud Creek Associa­ tion. Hewitt has also been a substitute teacher’s aide at Lakewood High School. He­ witt served as township clerk from 1976 to 1988. ASPHALT PLANT: "I have not been following that particular issue closely. 1 re­ ally don't know how I feel. I’d have to research more to give an adequate answer." GROWTH: "We're a farming community. I'd really hate to see our farm land go to in­ dustry." ROLE: "I had several people ask me to run for this office because they wanted me to. Because of my past history. I would be knowledgeable of the issues and help the board." ISSUES: "I’ve been attending meetings since making my decision to run. I don't know how to answer that question. The township has been asked to a veteran's memorial. I think it's important to get this memorial in the cemetery." WHY YOU?: "Because I've had lhe most experience in working with the public and in bookkeeping areas I've had computer training through the schools and in Lansing, so that would not be a problem Nancy Lou Potter Potter has lived in Woodland Township for 28 years. She describes herself as a "housewife and grandma." She worked six years for Lakewood Community Education and operated a business for three. She has been deputy treasurer for lhe last eight years. ASPHALT PLANT: "I'm not really informed on that.” GROWTH: "I think it should be encouraged, but I think most small town people want lo keep it small." 4 ROLE: "Just to make sure funds are split evenly. They have lo go in proportion. You can't favor one facet of government o^er another." ISSUES: "I don't know if there's one that stands out. I think lhe roads are one and ambulance and fire safety.” 3 WHY YOU?: "Because I've been deputy treasurer for lhe last eight yean and am familiar with lhe tax collection." Ronald Stevens ,u Stevens is a retired from teaching in the Lakewood School District He has served as Chairman of lhe Board and treasurer ifr CONTINUED on page 17 Republican Commissioner Race Baltimore • Johnstown • Assyria One candidate is DPPDSED to VOLWMTAmr PRAYER in School, the other believes in FREEDOM. FREEDOM TO PRAY IF THEY DESIRE, but NOT TO FORCE prayer on any other tnr.n um;'. jj*' zd individual. DOCMMENTATION; Barry County Board of Commissioners minutes July 11,1995 VOTE FOR FREEDOM... VOTE FOR 1 CLYDE W. MORGAN Paid for by Pastor Mike Johnston 220 Territorial. Battle Creek NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amend­ ed, notice is hereby given that the Barry County of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the following manner: The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: ORDINANCE NO.: A-2-96 Lots 11 thru 17, Daisy Hill Plat in Sec. 30, Johnstown Twp. T1N, R8W (See out­ lined area on attached map.) FROM C-2 TO RL-1. (see outlined area on map). This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Johnstown Twp., of Barry County, Michigan. The above named ordinance became effective July 29,1996 fol­ lowing the approval from the Michigan Department of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance are available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours 8:00 A.M. - 5 P.M. (closed between 12-1 p.m ), Monday thru Friday. Please call 948-4830 for further information. Date July 29, 1996 JAMES L. BAILEY, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners LOANS BY PHONE iMME DAY MMTOVMl! Cond tapes 1-416-957-44M Statratt 1-OMU-D21 _AAA MO«TWt A FtMAMClAj, QQAFQAATTQ— , NANCY L. BOERSMA, Clerk Barry County ’’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 1, 1996 — Page 17 County Sheriff to be chosen among 3 primary hopefuls by Mary Warner Stajf Writer The decision of who will become Barry County Sheriff will be made in the Aug. 6 > < primary. ■ Running are incumbent Sheriff Stephen ’ H. DeBoer. Sheriffs Deputy Jason L. - Sixberry and Deputy Sgt. William C. John­ son. Primary winners generally must go on to ' Compete with at least one other candidate in • the November general election. But since all ' three are running on the Republican ticket, nnd no one is running on the Democratic - aide, whoever wins the primary election is 'likely to be the sheriff. (I! Because the candidates only have one shot at the polls, they've been campaigning heav-*aly. Ail three have appeared at candidate fo1 rums held in recent weeks. They manned booths at the Barry County Fair, handing '■riut balloons, trinkets and campaign litera:• hire. Signs promoting their candidacies have popped up all over the county. The race is complicated by the fact that all three work together at the Shenffs Depart­ ment. and they admit campaigning against each other has been difficult (’• "Il certainly makes it an uncomfortable ritualion." DeBoer said. In a similar situation in Ingham County, lhe sheriff chose to pul two deputies running against him in lhe primary on unpaid leave. Of lhat situation. DeBoer said. "You can put them on unpaid leave for six weeks. I ^bose not to do that.” "It puts a little strain on you." Johnson , .admitted. Sixberry agreed, saying "it's sorneIjWnes tense." However. Sixberry said, the .layoffs in Ingham County "gives (the cdtputies) more time to do their campaigning grtted gives the citizens a reason not to vote ^Br the sheriff." ^This is the first time any of them have Wpticipated in an election. Incumbent De­ Boer was appointed a year and a half ago when Sheriff Dave Wood retired. Wood him•*fff was appointed when the former Sheriff 'Merle Campbell retired. ^Because an incumbent usually has lhe edge _>t> an election, Johnson raised the issue of oRp appointments al a candidate's forum, say"I feel it's time we elect a sheriff rather appoint one." frJn a later interview, Johnson said, "I think Hft a job that should be decided by lhe peonot appointed by three people." Stephen H. DeBoer William C. Johnson ment on whatever changes they'd like to sec. and/or comment on issues that have been raised about jail administration over the years, such as jail overcrowding, •’ccusations that jails are 'country clubs" and the prob­ lem in the Barry County Jail of having no area set aside for women to be on lhe jail's work release program.) WHY YOU: Why do you feel you should be elected rather than either of your oppo­ nents? MANAGEMENT: What is your personal philosophy about the management of crime? CAPITAL: What are your feelings about capital punishment? PROMOTE: What have you done/would you do/to promote better skills for yourself and your department? PHILOSOPHY: Do you have a policing philosophy? LOCAL: Some Barry County residents have said the sheriff should be chosen from candidates within the local community. How do you feel about that? Sixberry was bom and raised in Hastings, graduated from Hastings High School, and went on to obtain a degree in criminal jus­ tice. specializing in law enforcement, from Ferris State University. After graduation he worked as a combination police officer, emergency medical worker, and firefighter (he is a certified firefighter) in the Farming­ ton Department of Public Safety. He then worked two jobs, one as a police officer in Grant City and the other as a pri­ vate security guard for a company thai con­ tracted with the federal government to pro­ vide protection for VIPs visiting Grand Rapids. Sixberry assisted the secret service protecting luminaries such as former Presi­ dent Jerry Ford and former vice president Nelson Rockefeller When an opening became available in the Barry County Sheriffs Department, Sixberry Jason L. Sixberry DeBoer was appointed by a committee comprised of lhe county clerk, lhe prosecutor and probate judge. In an interview, DeBoer said. "Everybody had an equal opportunity to apply" (to the committee for the position). "They (the committee) interviewed five peo­ ple. It's a natural assumption that they chose the person with the best qualifications." Sixberry said in an interview. "I would like to see a sheriff finish his term and retire rather than finish in the middle of a term — so the people have a choice and not just the three (members of the committee)." The candidates are running for a four-year term trail begins next January. The following is a list of questions asked of each candidate, biographical sketches and answers Questions: GOAL: What is your chief goal as sheriff? ROLE: What role have you played (do you hope to play) in reducing crime in Barry County? SKILLS: Why do you think you would make a good administrator? What people skills do you possess both as a manager and as one needing to interact with the commu­ nity? JAIL CHANGES: Are there some changes you would make in the administration of the jail? (The candidates were allowed lo com- VOTE FOR MOM In The Primary - Tuesday, August 6 SANDY JAMES Barry County Commissioner District 3 Rutland, Hope Partial Barry Yes’ We are Sandy James' family - and we re proud of it. We know how much time and care she puts into her work. She is the "caring parent" to the County. She wants to provide you with the best the County can be - just as she wanted us to be the best children we Justin Cooley Cooley has been Castleton Township supervisor since 1973 and Nashville Village Assessor since 1967. He is a retired truck drive and has lived in Castleton Township for changes to the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance Thursday, August 8,1996 at 7:00 p.m. AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SCHUTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hear comments regarding the following proposed changes: mom. Sandy James. You will have someone to watch over you as she has watched over us! Her concern didn't just start - it has been there a life time and she has proven that. She truly cares about all issues no matter how big or small they may appear to be. Paid for by the children of Sandy James: Tim & Dawn James; Kim & Larry Jachim; Jim & Tammy James: Lin and Michael Nickels - I. to the Zoning Map for Hope Township, T2N, R9W: a. change from RL-2 to RL-1 the three properties In Section 2 bordered on the north by the north Hope Township line, on the west of Tillotson Lake and on the east by Tillotson Lake Road _ ... . . .. b. Change MefeeMBch Rat in Secflort B froffi rtL-2 to RL-1. ,nj 1 c. Change from AR to RL-1 the land bordered on the North and West by Mesisenbach Plat and on the south and east by Head Road In Section 8. d. Change Hlnewood Plat in Section 16 from RL-2 to RL-1. e. change from AR to RL-1 the unrecorded plat in Section 30 which begins on west at the U line and runs along the north shore of Wilkinson Lake to Nadell Road on the f. Change Ruses View plat in Section 30 from RL-2 to RL-1. for about 50 years. ASPHALT PLANT: "I think if the figures the commission are giving are true, it will be a benefit, especially on lhe western end of the county. It lakes us years to save enough money to do even a mile of blacktop. Taking lhe county as a whole will probably be a benefit." GROWTH: "I'm not sure anything can really be done. There's not a lot of pressure for either one. We don't have the funds to give them an incentive to come in. We've always been a bedroom community for Lansing, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. 1 think a lot of people like it that way." ROLE: "Chief financial officer of the township. As the supervisor. I'm the chief assessor. I moderate all the meetings, take time is kept keeping track of names and properties." ISSUES: "One issue going on for years is a lawsuit in transferring the recycling sta­ tion. that hasn't been resolved yet. We're trying to get lhe insurance company to pay the attorney's fees. "Roads, trying to keep the roads in good shape and maintaining them. And maintain­ ing the cemetery." WHY YOU?: "Because they know what my record is. I don't distinguish between people. I have a record of being fair with people." Orvin Moore Moore has lived in Castleton Township for about 25 years. He served as chairman of the County Board of Commissioners. He owns a small agri-business firm that sells seed handling and tilling equipment. He has also been president and treasurer of the Nashville Lions Club. ASPHALT PLANT: "I don't know if I've really made up my mind, but I can see lhe positive aspects for the townships to repair more miles of road." GROWTH: "I think there could be some encouraged, but I think the infrastructure couldn't support large industrial and could be. We urge you to vote for our See SHERIFF, continued page 20 • NOTICE • Sixberry. 30. is the youngest of the three candidates but says age should not make a difference. "JFK was very young when he started his politics." he said. Voters in Castleton Township also will vote on two proposals: a throe-quarter mill renewal through the year 2000 for fire equipment and a one-quarter mill renewal through 2000 for ambulance equipment. children. It's good to have the DARE (drug prevention) program, but I want to get more involved in activities for children and teens and I want my officers to do so. too. I would also like to get the Sheriffs Posse more in­ volved in county activities and would like them to start riding again with the patrol of­ ficers." SKILLS: "I would like lo be a 10 percent HOPE TOWNSHIP — PUBLIC HEARING Jason Sixberry TOWNSHIP RACES, continued... Grove Parish of the DiscjpiaijaJi« <><ronc by because land is hard to come by. and has been on the state board of the “People * “ ‘have to sell ................................. r would their land and r Disciples of Christ. He is also a past presthat's not likely because it's prime farm j^ident of the Lakewood Education land." ROLE: "Just to represent all the people in ASPHALT PLANT: 'Sounds to me like the township. Listen to and try to do what they want." GROWTH: “Thai's pretty hard. They want ISSUES: "Probably the most important to grow but there's always NIMBY. I don't in the township is the middle school ‘know what could be done — the township is situation. That will aifect a majority of the -JjkX ready for massive growth." taxpayers through a bond issue. Although I ROLE: "I have to be a good listener to support lhe schools. I want to see a full Jjhhat my constituents are saying. As the proposal before I make a final determina­ tion." ISSUES: "I think one issue is having lhe WHY YOU?: "The experience I’ve had in J/jmbulancc in the fire bam. I think we ought business and my financial and accounting Jo maintain the ambulance, fire, library and background" "■■®emetery. And roads, always." Castleton Township WHY YOU?: 'I think I have the lime and Incumbent Supervisor Justin Cooley is expertise. I know how to run meetings facing off against former Barry County * Wall Jemison Board of Commissioners Chairman Orvin Jemison has lived in Woodland Township Moore. for about 35 years. He serves as comptroller In the other Castleton Township offices at at J-Ad Graphics. He has served on the stake, incumbent Clerk Loma Wilson is Township Board of Review for eight years. unopposed, as is incumbent Treasurer ASPHALT PLANT: "I think it would Loretta Pixley. Incumbent Trustee William probably be a good idea. Il should help to Wilson was the only candidate to file for maintain roads in the township and county lhat office. and be advantageous from a cost standpoint." In Maple Grove Township. Republican incumbents. Supervisor Rod Crothers. Clerk GROWTH: "Right now. the township is Susie Butler. Treasurer Daria Cady and iredominantly a farming community, Trustees Floyd Shilton and Richard Spitzer ndustnal and residential growth is hard to (Democrat) arc all unopposed. took the position. "I wanted to come back here so eventually 1 could become sheriff af­ ter Dave Wood retired." he said. Sixberry was a road patrol officer for five years before taking the position of civil ser­ vice processing at the sheriffs department. Sixberry has been active since high school in many sports programs for youth, coach­ ing and umpiring baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, and hockey. For the past four years he's been YMCA summer sports co-di­ rector. overseeing baseball, softball and golf programs involving over 600 youths. He is also president-elect of the Hastings Soccer Club. In college he was twice named one of Fer­ ris' Outstanding College Students of Amer­ ica. In 1994 he was named Volunteer of the Year by the Barry County YMCA, and in 1994 he received the Barry County United Way's Heart of Gold award for outstanding community service. He is married and has three children. GOALS: "To pul more deputies back on the road for better service and protection for the citizens of Barry County, to provide ser­ vice to all of the (Barry County) residents in a more timely fashion; to have the undersh­ eriff do more grant writing and obtain more grants to (increase the number of police offi­ cers in the department).** ROLE: "I would like to prevent crime prior to its happening. I feel it's very impor­ tant to start out with lhe children. That's why I’ve given many years of community service — wc need more interaction with the ROLE: "To hopefully be a voice for lhe residents of Castleton Township." ISSUES: "Planning for a controlled growth. There are houses being built and businesses and the best wc can do is plan for a systematic growth as opposed to hodge­ podge growth. Wc need to be pre-planning instead of reacting." WHY YOU?: "I have the energy, experience and patience to fulfill the job people expect of a supervisor. I have no axes lo grind or battles to settle. 1 want to be a voice in local government." tl. to the following Sections of the Zoning Ordinance: Sect. 2.1 regarding definitions for HOME OCCUPATION, PLANNED UNIT DEVEL­ OPMENT, and YARD-LAKE FRONT. b. Sec. 4.1 I delete and change letters of items which follow. Sec. 5.0 B regarding PROJECTS REQUIRING SITE PLAN REVIEW. d. Sec. 5.2 D delete. Sec. 5.4 to list each requirement by letter, add to letter B and delete third sentence. Sec. 6 1 A 2 regarding APPEALS FROM THE BUILDING INSPECTOR. 0 Sec. 11.8 remove second paragraph which is duplicate with 11J C. h. Sec. 14.5 regarding KEEPING OF ANIMALS add reference to Sec. 2.1. Sec. 15.3 D change DENSITY to 2 acres for P.U.D.s. Sec. 17.1 A remove additional dwelling; Sec. 17.2 M and ADDITIONAL DWELLINGS for farm worker or family member. Sec. 17.1 B remove Type B dwellings; Sec. 17.2 N add Type B dwelling. Sec. 17.3 D change minimum lot area required In AR zone to 2 acres. m. Sec. 18.3 A add references to other sections. n. Sec. 21.1 *8 add lot size and minimum frontage. A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held Immediately following the hearings to make recommendations for changes to the Hope Township Board of Trustees and any other business which may legally come before this Commission. The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed revisions at or following the public hearing. The text of the changes and maps may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 am. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Written comments concerning the foregoing may also be sent to this address and may be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 •48-2464 �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 Three from Barry County create a winning combination at the Kalamazoo Speedway Holley celebrates Berlin Raceway anniversary with Late Model win Gun Lake's Bob Holley captured lhe 46th Anniversary celebration 100-lap Late Model Stock car ace in spectacular fashion Saturday night at lhe Berlin Raceway. Holley chased race leader Rob Lewis, of Middleville, for 95 laps until he was able to get by him on lap 96 for his fourth main event victory of lhe season. John Grega chased Lewis across lhe finish line for third place. Holley was the fastest of 93 qualifyers. touring the paved one-half mile Marne oval with a time of 15.625 seconds. He is currently first in points with 674, Lewis is seventh with 468 and Middleville's Dave Sensiba is 26th with 29 points. A three-in-one program of Late Modei Stocks, Sportsman cars and Super Stocks will highlight a Mac-Tool Nighi program Saturday. The Eaglewood 300-lap Late Model race will feature Sensiba, Hastings' Joe Bush and Dorr’s Bob Senneker. the winningest dnver on lhe ASA circuit. Gales will open at noon, track practice will begin at I p.m.. time trials are at 4 pun. and the first preliminary event is set for 7 p.m. Kalamazoo Speedway Andy Bozell got around Hastings' Joe Bush on lap 11 to win his third consecutive NASCAR Winston Racing Series sanctioned 40-lap Late Model feature Saturday at Kalamazoo. Kenny Head led the entire distance until Mike Zordan passed turn coming out of turn four to win the Factory Slock feature. Lake Odessa's Steve Carter ended up eighth in lhe A feature. Middleville's Darwin Bergakker took seventh in the B feature and Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger finished eighth in lhe B feature. Carter currently is 16th in points, Shellenbarger is 20th and Bergakker is 36th. Delton's Brandon Lyons won the A heat race in the Limited Late Model class and took 13th in the A feature. He is 15th in the point standings. Delton's Gabe High is 25th in Limited Laie Model points. Other area racers in the Kalamazoo Speedway point standings include Middleville's Ron Finkbeiner. II th in Late Models and Hastings' Joe Bush, 21st in Late Models. 1-96 Speed wav Hastings' Jack Thomas took second in the first heat and sixth in the A Main race in the Sprint Bandits division at 1-96 on Saturday Hastings native. Joe Baker, finished first in heal four and 13th in the A Mam race tn the IMCA Modifieds division, while another resident of the Barry County seal dty. Don Burton, was ninth in the B Main event. Middleville's Frank Thompson was third in the B Main Street Stocks division and 12th in the A Main. Hastings' Ben Curtis was third in heat three of Street Stocks and fourth in the A Main event. LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway Bob Senneker took the lead with 21 laps remaining to post his third victory of the season Sunday at the LaCrosse 300. Senneker started third in lhe 36-car field, but fell back in the pack early because of a rear brake problem. After pitting twice lo make repairs, Senneker rode into the top 10 and made a late charge that gave him his 83rd ASA victory. "I wanted to maintain track position," Senneker said of his strategy. "I don't know ho* much longer 1 could have held off Mike (Eddy) at the end. he had fresher tires." Middleville's Dave Sensiba finished seventh after starting in the ninth position. The time of the race was two hours and 13 seconds and the margin of victory was .931 seconds. Galesburg Speedway Feature winners at Galesburg on Saturday were Buddy Head (Feature A Sportsman), Ken Kirby (Feature B Sportsman), Torch Osterhouse (Late Models). Mike Bagley (Feature A Mini Stock). Jim Dinton (Feature B Mini Stock) and Dion Parish (Coupes). On Sunday, Craig Cookingham was first in the Enduro race. Crystal Raceway Winners at Crystal over lhe weekend were John Wisbon (SOD Sprints), Dan Nieman (Late Models). Chris Higgins (IMCA A Main) and Bill Trueblood Jr. (Pro Stock/Pro Truck). Hank's Jamboree Four members of the "Wild Time" club look pan in a Tough Truck event in Ottawa, III. last weekend. Dave Woods, of Lacey, won the Tough Truck event and also competed in the Show and Shine category. Woods not only got the best time, but he was able to grab the attention of the people in the stands. Hastings residents in the Show and Shine were Ralph Elliott. Scott Lyttle and Mickey Davis. The World's Fastest 3/8 mile paved oval serves as more than a place for speed and competitions for three Barry County driven. Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger, Lake Odessa's Steve Carter and Middleville's Darwin Bergakker all compete in the Factory Stock division at the Kalamazoo Speedway At the raceway, located on 108th Ave. just five minutes north of Kalamazoo, the local trio find a place of fun. relaxation and friendship. "It’s friendly for us; We don't go for each other's blood." Carter said. "You have to have some friends at lhe track " And for the three drivers, that friendship starts with their connection to Barry County. Shellenbarger. Carter and Bergakker tend to give racing tips to each other as well as mechanical help. "We're pretty much each other's crew." Carter said. "We just lake turns helping each other out." added Shellenbarger. Il has been a positive year for Shellenbarger a’ lhe speedway thus far. "My goal was to be in the Top 20 and now I'm 20th in points," Shellenbarger said. "Last year I was a learner. but this year I bought a car from Darwin." And lhat purchase i»as made a difference for both Shellenbarger and Bergakker. "I built a new car and gave the other to him," Bergakker said. "I'm just trying to make the car a little more competitive." Bergakker could be considered the "veteran" of lhe Barry County trio. He has raced Factory Stocks at the Kalamazoo Speedway for six years and has been in the racing business for 26 campaigns. Bergakker1 s son Brian races Enduro at the Galesburg Speedway and plans to make the Kalamazoo Speedway field next summer. He took a second at Galesburg two weeks ago — A big feat for his second time in a racing field "He was real smart about it; I was really impressed," Carter said of Brian's accomplishment. Shellenbarger describes Kalamazoo as the "premier track — No doubt about it" Missing four weeks of action cost Carter a chance of accomplishing his goal of a Top 10 finish during the 1996 season. After being out of racing for five years. Carter moved back to Michigan this year and was quickly accepted into the Barry County racing team. "Those two guys accepted me into the fraternity." Carter said of Shellenbarger’s and Bergakker*s help. Father, Darwin Bergakker. has inspired son, Brian, to join the racing field next season. It is a ’mail fraternity that certainly doesn't lack in fun. "I’m pretty happy being with these guys," Shellenbarger said. Bergakker1s isn't big on setting goals, but he does plan to return to Enduro racing next summer. Brian will go from Enduro to, hopefully. Factory Slocks. A good night at the speedway for the local racers means lhat everybody drives and finishes with no scratches. Media attention, however, doesn't always bring success. Last time J-Ad Graphics did a story about the trio, they all crashed. Still, life went on and the fun. relaxation and friendship continues. Shellenbarger’s sponsors include Norton Security Services in Hastings, Daval’s Used Furniture in Hastings. Hollywood Joe’s in Hastings. Digger Deep Promotions in Hastings. Brett Sloan Realty in Hastings. Barry County's team at the Kalamazoo Speedway includes Lake Odessa's Steve Carter (left). Hastings* McEntyre Engines in Allegan and Valvobne. Other who help him with his racing career are wife Kelly, brother Chris, mother Kathleen Plank, crew Brian Shafer. Sean Kelley and Mark Bermama and Buzz Storm. For Bergakker, Tires Plus in Middleville and Old Style Mobile Home Services Inc. in• Middleville sponsor his involvement. Others in his corner are wife Cynthia, daughter' Arnie, grand daughter Kristin his son and crew Brian and Storm. Carter lists Hastings' Crysler. No Preference Towing in Middleville, Tire* Plus, Valvoline. Hastings Body Shop, Straley Racing Ent., Broad more Motors in Middleville and Yankee Auto Glass in Shelbyville as sponsors. His helpers are wife Jill, daughter Lyndsey. son Travis, crewman Jerry Gunn and Storm. Travis is already following in father's footsteps, racing quarter midgets in Lansing. “ ' Shellenbarger (middle) and Middleville's Darwin Bergakker. Brad Lake Odessa star spiker ready for college career as a Bronco Dwarf cars were also on hand at the Kalamazoo Speedway last Saturday. Summer soccer A soccer team from Hastings took part in a 6-on-6 tournament in Battle Creek this summer and went 1 -3 in their first competition together as a team. Hastings High soccer coach Doug Mepham. along with Dave Allerding, coached the team of nine-year-olds versus other "select* squads. Included on the team were Scott Allerding. Tyler Fulmer, Andrew Mepham, Josh Maurer, Brandon Johnson, Andrew Vincent. Andy Griggs and Kevin Davis. Winning is not everything, as Lake Odessa's Heather Mitchell has learned during her illustrious volleyball career. Mitchell, a 1995 graduate of Lakewood High and an All-State performer on the Viking team that went 66-1 and made it lo the Class B State Championship in her senior stanza, realizes that playing time, compering for a coach who she has faith in and having fun in the process are even more valuable. After one year at Michigan State University where she was a member of the Spartan volleyball team that went to the NCAA Final Four last season Mitchell will do her collegiate spiking at Western Michigan University. The success at State, according to Mitchell, was not all that super "It didn't feel like a family." Mitchell said. "People on lhe team wanted lhe season to end." The Broncos and Coach Cathy George will have five new players during the 1996 campaign, who will blend in with five seniors, three juniors and three sophomores to round out the squad. George says short-term goals will be used to build what the Broncos hope will be long­ term success. "We're going lo strive for short term goals," George said. And Mitchell could have an immediate impact on bringing lhe Broncos back to the upper level of the Mid-American Conference standings "Heather puls up a big block." George said. "She’s an aggressive attacker with a very quick arm swing." "She's an agressive attacker..." WNC Coach Cathy George on Mitchell The admiration is two-fold between the player and the coach. "She (George) acts just like my high school coach; so energetic." Mitchell said. Kellie Rowland was Mitchell's coach at Lakewood, a volleyball team that has seen rime at State the last tw o seasons. Mitchell, an 6-1 outside tuner. will have four years of college eligibility remaining. ; ~ In the summer before attending MSV, Mitchell suffered an ACL tear in her left knee al lhe AAU Michigan Tournament, fi was an injury that sidelined her from seeing any court rime last fall. "It took a lot for me to come back an^ made me a stronger person." Mitchell said in a Banner story lhat ran on Jan. 18. "I juaj want lo play, whether it's at Stale or somewhere else. I just want lo have fun and play." And that's where George, the Broncos and a healthier knee come in. That knot, according to Mitchell and George, is nearly' back to where it was before the injury. A second Mitchell also has plans for d college volleyball career. Jennifer MitcheK Heather's sister, will be a senior hitter df Lakewood High this winter and has already received All-Slate honors as a major cog (•* Coach Rowland's Viking dynasty. Heather Mitchell plans to major in nursing or elementary education al WMU. •• WMU holds the NCAA record for’ consecutive conference match wins with 98, ■ a mark set in the 1980s and early 1990s. The Broncos 1996 season starts with the WMV. Earlybird Invitational on Aug. 30-3 V followed by the WMU Invitational on Sept,; �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 1, 1996 — Page 19 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen ootball season coming soon, ut Lions have plenty of work you ready for some football? you ready to forget about the baseball Certainly. JXre you ready to cheer the Lions through heir road to lhe Super Bowl? Well, let's hold on a little bit. ^Pre-season NFL football began Saturday vilh the Hall of Fame game and two other fchibnion games, one with the Michael ten-less Dallas Cowboys. Bkith the hockey season well over, the Krmpics coming to a close and professional Aseball becoming more and more boring nth each passing day. I am quite anxious to •e lhe snaps, the blocks, lhe passes, the Itches, the jaunts and the hard-hitting it was up to me, Paul T., I would :h lhe NFL season to 10 of the year’s 12 **Still. with all my excitement there are still a few worries about my "home" team, —' The Detroit Lions. So to rid myself of thinking about "Wayne's Gang" too much, I have made a list of pluses and minuses comparing the Lions of the 1995-96 season to the team that is mostly in camp at the present lime. :Plus: The Lions drafted Penn State offensive guard Jeff Hartings with a first round pick. jMinus: Hartings has not signed and lhe tfae and grey lost lhe services of star lineman Lomas Brown during lhe off-season. Scott Conover has been a reliable backup, but if Conover was a starter he would not still be with the Lions. Can you hear Barry Sanders mumbling a little bit about his blocking situation. Plus: The Lions have added two solid cover men — Brad Ford and Ryan Stewart to their, at limes, shaky secondary. ■jMinus: In camp, safety Bennie Blades, cornerbacks Corey Raymond and Ryan McNeil and nickel back Greg Jeffries are all out with injuries. The injury woes have hit the Lions hard during lhe pre-season or maybe it’s just another ploy to renegotiate a few contract disputes. Plus: Two words: Barry Sanders. Minus: Two words: Chris Spielman. Plus: The first pre-season game is against the New Orleans Saints and is al the Sil verdome. Minna: The Lions are still coached by Wayne Fontes (at least for this year they are.) There have been rumors, however, that Wayne will join the Slim Fast contingent following the season. Plus: Neither Dallas. Green Bay nor San Francisco should run away with an NFC title this season. Minus: The Lions still play in the NFC and are not in lhe AFC. Well, al least there is still the Western Michigan Broncos and the University of Division 12-1 Mutual11-3 Construction9-4 6-7 4-9 Service.4-9 .4-8 .3-11 Home Run Leaders ler 13; M. Smith II; J. Lacos.se 10; 9; A. Snider 9. J. McLeod 9; S. 9; B. Snider 9; D. Barker. IjlM Weeks Results 16. Sanitary 14; TNR 15. Sanitary 2; 9. Jarman 6; Powers 21. Carpenters 11; 16. Powers 6; Chrysler 7. Oct 0; 25. Bill's 24; Mutual' 15. Rudd s 5; 17, Sanitary 6; Halifax Wilders 13. 7. from Wednesday, July 17 — II. TNR 9 This Week’s Gaines Aug. 1 — 6:30. OTT (red) vs. Powers; 7:30. OTT vs. Powers; 8:30. Mutual vs. Mfg.; 9:30. Jarman vs. San Service. Aug. 2 — 6:30. Carpenters vs. Paganos; 7:30. Chrysler vs. Ott (Red): 8:30. W<xxlland vs. Cappon; 9:30. Halifax vs. Rudd's. Robin Walker has an uncanny way of bringing horse owners and their horses closer together. Walker, who i.as instructed prized riders on equestrian teams in England now utilizes his teaching talents in Michigan. Indiana and North Carolina. Currently living in Ann Arbor. Walker visited the Silver Phoenix Equestrian Center in Hastings last Saturday and Sunday and gave local riders insight into how to train their horses. His insight was simply uncanny. Over the last 15 years Walker has produced many horses at all conventional levels of the sport. At the present time he has horses at the preliminary and intermediate/advanced levels as well as students at the beginner/novicc through the intermediate and threc-day levels. Walker has also served as a coach for English riders Rachel Bayliss and Tim Beecher. Bayliss is a former member of the British Dressage team, while Beecher formerly competed on the Irish Show Jumping team. For the instructor, realizing the horse's and the rider's potentials arc the most important aspects of his work. "The hardest thing is assessing what the people are capable of doing," Walker said. "I try to keep them confident." 'Reaching confidence seems to be a simple task for Walker, as he tends to keep the horse and the rider both at case with direct instructions as well as common bits of English humor. "You can never insult people; You can never leave them feeling horrible." he explained. Still, he said that safety comes before finishes with his equestrian teams. "The main aim is lo try to keep them safe, not to entertain people." Walker said. Walker moved to the United Stales in 1992 and Ann Arbor this past February after spending many years training and competing on horses in his native land of England. He said that the most rewarding part of his work is "seeing what the people can achieve." When asked why the threc-day event is so lacking in media coverage. Walker had a distinct answer. "The threc-day event is not as fashionable (and) is not as widely appealing." Walker said. He also mentioned that many television viewers tend to be fascinated by the accidents in the events and not so much for the riding talents. The dressage event constitutes one of the days in the threc-day event and is considered the "ballet" of all equestrian events. It requires subtleness, relaxation and harmony. Diana and Judd Hammond, owners of the Silver Phoenix Equestrian Clinic, and Kathy Eenzweiler. an instructor at the Willins Road facility, were very pleased that an individual with Walker s experience was able to visit the local clinic and provide area riders with valuable lessons about their respected horses. Three-day events arc also the forte of Eenzweilei's work She said thai know ledge from someone of Walker’s talents are quite valuable for any ndcr. "It's important for instructors to have people come into the clinic to reinforce what I’ve been teaching them." Eenzweiler said. The Hammond's have owned Silver Phoenix for four and a half years and continuously add on to their already wellcquipt clinic. Included on their property is an indoor stadium, an outdoor jumping arena and an outdoor dressage arena. The Hammond's are also developing a cross country course for the center and Walker provided advice into how to build that course. The main bam at Silver Phoenix has 22 stalls. Breeding is also handled at Silver Phoenix. Diana Hammond also plans to produce pro ponies at the clinic, specialized in dressage and eventing competitions. Michigan Wolverines. •Opening Games: Continuing with football here is a list of lhe opening game* on Sept. 6 for lhe Barry County high school football teams. Hastings at Lakewood; Middleville at Caledonia; Richland Gull Lake at Delton and Union City at Maple Valley. Varsity football practice at Hastings High starts >n Aug. 6. so prepare yourself for another exciting prep season on the gridiron. •Olympic Thought: "King** Carl Lewis, after winning lhe gold in the long jump on Monday night, now is tied for the most gold medals in Olympic history with two other athletes. He, like Mark Spitz, has nine golds and could break the record if was to run on one of the U.S. relay teams. He has now won four consecutive golds in the long jump and when it's all said and done will go down, along with Jesse Owens, as one of the track's greatest, if not the very best. Lewis should be given the chance to break lhe record and has said that he would if given lhat chance. Let's hope lhat he’s given the opportunity. Talk to you soon. Premier Soccer ‘96 comes to Delton Aug. 5-8 Townhouse12-2 11-3 .8-6 ..7-6 Motors7-7 Tavern (red)6-7 3-11 Towne Tavern1-13 Champion horse instructor gives advice at Hastings Silver Phoenix Premier Soccer ‘96, featuring Coach Erwin van Elst of the Netherlands, will come to Delton High School Aug. 5-8. The soccer camp, for both boys and girls, will run from 6-9 p.m. each day and will provide each athlete with knowledge on developing the games technical skills. Those skills include screening the ball, passing, timing of the ball release, pass receiving, dribbling proficiency, feinting techniques, scoring, one-on-one offense and defense, heading and positional space creation. van Elst has four years of specific training in Youth Soccer Development at the CIOS Sports Academy in the Netherlands. He was the assistant head coach for the Winning Mood Soccer Academy from 1988-1992. a former semi-professional soccer player of the Dutch National League from 1990-91 and was an NCAA All-American in 1992 and 1993. Currently, van Elst is the assistant head coach at Calvin College. Price of the four day camp is $45 per player, a price that includes a t-shirt. For reservations, contact Delton High soccer coach Jim Jansen at 10550 Pleasant Lake Road, Delton MI. 49046 or call him at (616) 623-5359. Robin Walker (on horse) provides a rider with helpful tips at Saxon football to start workouts on Aug. 6 Additional evidence that summer is almost over and fall is on its way. Varsity football practice at Hastings High begins Tuesday night. Aug. 6, with the distribution of equipment from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A helmet waiver form and an athletic physical are required for players before they can start practicing. Iron Saxon testing for all juniors and senior* will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the high school weight room. The Iron Saxon testing finishes on Friday. Aug. 9 al 9 a.m. Also, The YMCA team camp will take place on Friday and Saturday Aug. 9-10. Varsity, junior varsity and freshman practices all start Monday, Aug. 12 al 8:30 a.m. at the fieldhouse. Junior varsity and freshman will receive equipment after Monday's practice sessions. If you have any questions, contact Coach Jeff Keller at (616) 948-9448. the Silver Phoenix Equestrian Clinic last Saturday. Boosters golf tourney is Saturday The Hastings Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament will swing into play Saturday at the River Bend Golf Course in Hastings. The 4-pcrson, 18-holc scramble begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. There is a $50 cost for each participant, a price that includes green fees, cart, lunch, free gifts and a raffle drawing for all golfers. Hole-In-One arc a car. donated by Hastings Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Jeep and Eagle, Inc. for first place, a Bahama cruise for second place, a round-trip airline ticket for two anywhere in the continental U.S. for third place and a Seiko watch for fourth place. Cash prizes arc $200 for first and $100 for fifth. 10th. 15th and 20th. For reservations, call the River Bend Golf Course at (616) 945-3238. Hastings Women’s Softball Standings Te» flood Time Pizza8-0 H A S Machine7-1 Pennock Hospital7-2 True Value5-3 Qlde Towne Tavern5-3 J-’Ad Graphics4-5 ftbodenough Goodies2-5 W-L Piston Ring2-7 Jarman Construction1-8 fastings MutualQ-7 Game Results Monday. July 22 — True Value 35. Hastings Mutual 0; H & S Machine 11; J-Ad Graphics 2; Good Time Pizza 31, fastings P-Ring 5. Game Results Tuesday. July 23 — Okie Towne Tavern 7. Goodenough Goodies 0; fastings P-Ring 14. Pennock Hospital 19; JAd Graphics 24. Jarman Construction 3. iMton Women’s Soiiuall Mid-Lakes Printing/ hemco Tank...11-1 Liberty Group8-2 Budweiser6-4 Qancy Realtors5-6 Goff Products7-3 Williams Funeral Home/ Beverly ’s Hair Co5-6 McCormick Enterprises3-8 R A H Discount3-8 Hickory Comers Garage0-10 Tracking the Olympics Matt Beachnau, of Hastings, has kept a watchful eye on the Olympic Games in Atlanta and is keeping track of all the golds, silvers and bronzes won in the competition between nations. The 13-year-old student at the Hastings Middle School began his assignment on the first day of the Games and has not stopped watching and jotting down the information ever since. He said that basketball is probably his favorite sport to watch, but he is also fascinated by the other stones that the Games have presented. Tom Warner and Hastings High Athletic Director Tim Johnston are just two individuals who plan to make an appearance at the golf tournament at River Bend this Saturday. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County! �Page 20 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 1, 1996 SHERIFF RACE, cont. political sheriff and a 90 percent working sheriff. I want to be available (for the deputies) and I would also like lhe sheriff and undersheriff to ride once a month with a deputy to have an extra person on the road and to get feedback from the deputies on what their needs arc. PEOPLE SKILLS: "I treat people the way I would like to be treated. I’m a very good listener. I have a lot of experience communi­ cating with the public." JAIL CHANGES: "My second most im­ portant goal besides putting more officers on the road is to get policies and procedures set up for the corrections department. Right now they (the corrections officers) have the same (procedures the deputies) do — but a lot of it doesn't pertain to them." WHY YOU: "I would like to bring forth a sheriffs department for the future. I'm here for a lifetime commitment, not just for four years or eight years. I want to build a good, solid foundation." MANAGEMENT: "I feel our court system cannot do justice with punishment until we have the space available at our jail, due to the fact lhat we’re releasing people early or putting them on probation because there’s no space at our facilities. However we can get the money to pay for more cells to keep re­ peal offenders off the streets lhe better off we would be. The addition to the jail (an addi­ tion is scheduled to be built with grant money) will just catch us up with lhe past, not (deal with) the present or the future." CAPITAL: "Let it go to the people on a ballot and let them decide if we should have capita) punishment or not." PROMOTE; "I feel we should have handto-hand combat training continuously throughout lhe year, as we do for gun quali­ fications. I would like to see more emphasis in keeping department members physically fit." PHILOSOPHY: "My policing philosophy is that I would like my officers to treat lhe citizens as they would w ant to be treated. I’d rather have them talk their way out of a tough situation rather than fight their way out." LOCAL: "Any person who comes from a different department such as the city police or slate police will find a sheriffs department is run quite differently than what they're used lo. I feel that someone from lhe department would have known right away what needed to be accomplished." Bill Johnson Johnson. 45. was bom in Hastings, gradu­ ated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, and received a bachelor s de­ gree in education from Adrian. He has subse­ quently obtained his masters in public ad­ ministration from Western Michigan Uni­ versity. He has also attended several other colleges and many private seminars to de­ velop law enforcement skills, such as arson investigation, accident reconstruction, crime prevention classes, crime scene investiga­ tion. and many ciasses pertaining to the su­ pervision of police personnel. He taught physical education in Clarkston and Wayland and coached football. He A County Board that all gets along well is much more likely to be productive and effective. Mark Doster’s picks for his “Dream Team” Barry County Board of Commissioners District #1 City of Hastings Linda Watson District #2 Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp. Prec. 2 Bob Wenger District #3 Rutland Charter Twp, Hope Twp, & Portion of Barry Twp. Sandy James District #4 Carlton Twp, Hastings Charter Twp, Irving Twp, Prec. 1 & Portion of Woodland Twp Jim Bailey District #5 Maple Grove Twp. Castleton Twp, Most of Woodland Twp Tim Burd District #6 Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp Lew Newman District #7 Assyria Twp, Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp. Clyde Morgan District #8 Prairieville Twp. & Most of Barry Twp. Mark Doster VOTE AUGUST 6TH Paid for by the Committee to Elect Mark A. Doster County Commissioner. 13003 S. Doster Rd.. Doster. Ml 49080 The COURAGE to ask questions... The STRENGTH to represent you... The ABILITY to do the job... LEADERSHIP built on EXPERIENCED SERVICE! RE-ELECT SANDY JAMES our Vote is Needed in the August 6th Primary Barry County Commissioner Third District Rutland, Hope & Portion of Barry Townships MEMBERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Alfonqum Lake Association • Charlton Park Volunteer • Senior Gtaen/Commmton on A«ing • Delton Area Businesi Association • Active member of Hastings Presbyterian Church. Past Treasurer • Hastings Chamber of Commerce. Civic Committee and Ambassador Club • Good working relationship with City 6* Township officials • Supported Kellogg Community College Development • Supported Court Consolidation Project • Support new "Families" Program for Probate Court • Supported New Ordinances and Land Use Plain. • 1 Support Helping People to Help Themselves EDUCATION • Cancer Society Tour ...Supported in Barry Counyy • Republican Pam •KCC EXPERIENCE • Sue Drummond New Head Stan School • 4th Year Ram County Commissioner • 8 Yean Rt-land Township Trustee • Operates Own Business VOICE OF THE PEOPLE • Good work mg relatiectshtr »ith State Legislators, which enables knowledge of current legislation and ability to have immediate contact when needed- • Delton Library (four townships) • Star Elementary School • Special education PROTECTION FOR CITIZEN • Additional Officers and Road Cars • 20 Bed Jail Addition with Pan Grant FINANCIAL • Stopped 5 year deficit trend FAMILY Fee I 50 rears an taanily S I hs*< «wamitnsmrs to the coomureri I want to awurr its lasayse qualities foe the nert 150 years for at chiUrm ard grandchikhen. as well as wxr chiliren arJ grandchiklrcn COMMITMENT I reaffirrr with the worked at die sheriffs department in Oakland County and Barry County during lhe sum­ mers when he wasn't teaching. He started full time as a Barry County road officer in 1979. During his years with lhe department, he also has been an officer with the depart­ ment’s marine division, a civil process offi­ cer. and a member of the department's marine dive team. He is currently head of the de­ partment's marine division, comprised of five officers and eight watercraft, and is head of the department's underwater rescue dive team. He is also the department's crime pre­ vention officer, which includes conducting the DARE program in area schools, teaching boating safety classes, teaching other safety programs, and acting as McGruff the Crime Dog. He is also in charge of lhe administra­ tive portion of the secondary road patrol. During his time with lhe department, he developed a personnel evaluation system, as­ sisted in the development of lhe Employee Wellness Program, taught aspects of civil law to area government classes, was a grievance officer for the union and handled union negotiations in the mid-'80s. He received a life-saving award, two dis­ tinguished service awards, and one meritori­ ous service award for rescues he made, in­ cluding pulling a child out of a lake and re­ viving the child and rescuing two men who went through lhe ice on Gun Lake. He has been a soccer coach. CPR instruc­ tor. 4-H leader, and a volunteer for the Amer­ ican Heart Assn, and the Muscular Dystro­ phy Association. He is a member of the Barry County Posse, the Michigan Sheriffs Association, the Police Officers Association of Michigan, and the Michigan Farm Bu­ reau. He is married and has three sons. GOAL: "To increase the road patrol by in­ creasing funding through the Board of Commissioners, grants, contracting with townships, or innovative scheduling — changing shifts around and putting people where you need them the most. Also to in­ crease community involvement by the offi­ cers." ROLE: "By increasing lhe road patrol and our presence in lhe community and through crime prevention programs we can possibly reduce the crime rate in lhe county. I feel the DARE program is quite important — doing crime prevention programs, neighborhood watches, security surveys, etc." SKILLS: "I feel I am a good administra­ tor. I currently administrate over five officers and eight watercraft. I do the scheduling, the budgets, I have hired and fired ... I'm also do­ ing a great deal of grant work for the sec­ ondary road patrol. I have a good working knowledge of about every aspect of the de­ partment." PEOPLE SKILLS: "There has lo be communication at all levels and participation at all levels in management. That doesn't mean the sheriff doesn't have the final say. but I think (the deputies) should have a voice so they have some form of ownership." JAIL CHANGES: "The stale prison sys­ tem sets criteria (for the jail). It limits you to a degree on what you can do." Prisoners, he said, will sometimes com­ plain about treatment in the Barry County Jail, then are jailed in other counties, then come back to the Barry Jail and "realize things aren't as bad as they think." With lhe prisoners, he said, "you treat them as you want to be treated. That’s my whole concept of law enforcement — you have to have some compassion for people and some feel­ ings for them." WHY YOU: "I have just as much or more experience in management as either (of the other candidates). I have more education geared toward management. I think I'm fa­ miliar with the needs of the people in the county. I think my style of management is more in tune with what's needed for the Barry County Sheriffs Department." MANAGEMENT: "I think our number one problem in crime is drugs and how to curtail their usage and so forth. A lol of (the prisoners in the jail) come in with some sort BOARD RACES, continued from page 11 on lhe board, having first been elected in 1994. He is a millwright at General Motors in Comstock. LANDFILL: To make it a regional landfill would be a mistake," he said. "It would deprive Barry County residents of a local source of waste disposal." He said he doesn't believe the host agreement with City Management is the best deal the county can get. "Il limits competition and discourages programs like recycling." Goebel said. ASPHALT PLANT: "To increase productivity and efficiency, it’s a good idea because of the lack of private sources in the area." He said the proposed site is centrally located and is sufficient for its intended use. He said he supports the asphalt plant millage "wholeheartedly." ANIMAL SHELTER: He opposes the millage because "I don't think the county should get into the pet store business. If services were privatized, animal control officers could better provide safety for citizens and property. "It (the shelter) is best left to the private sector or the Humane Society." ISSUES: Goebel said other important goals are to maintain and oversee the budget, ensure security of employees and supply them with the tools to help make them productive and a greater priority on roads. WHY YOU: "I've demonstrated lhe discipline to say no' when something is not of drug problem. You look at the increase tn crime nationwide and countywide and it's drug-related. I think if we ever gel a handle on lhe drug problem we can alleviate a lot of crime." CAPITAL: "I think I'm in favor of it if you're got a first-degree murder. I think it should be decided by the jury. It'd be a tough decision. There's some animals out there — I can sec no real reason to give them a life sentence." PROMOTE: "i d encourage people lo pur­ sue their college degrees. I bargained a con­ tract where (the deputies would receive) $400 a year for job-related college tuition reim­ bursement. I feel that the more education an employee has the more value he is to lhe program ’ PHILOSOPHY: "My concept of law en­ forcement is basically fair, firm and friendly. I think you've got to have firm law enforce­ ment but it has to be fair. 1 think the fnendly pan can be improved on (in lhe de­ partment). I think a lot of officers forget that these are people — if you develop a rapport with people you get a lot more cooperation." LOCAL: "I think it should be up to the voters to decide who lhe best person is inside or outside of the community. Speaking for myself I know in 30 years I'll still be in Barry County." Steve DeBoer DeBoer, 49. was bom and raised in Grand Rapids. After high school he spent two years in lhe army, one of them in Vietnam. He then went to lhe State Police Academy and served in the Michigan Stale Police first as a trooper, then sergeant, then lieutenant, in police posts in Owosso. Ionia and Wayland. His last position before taking over as lhe Barry County Sheriff was commander of lhe Wayland Slate Police Post. He supervised 30 people and was involved in beginning the 911 program in Allegan County. His post was also one of lhe first ones in Michigan to have a DARE officer. Among the accomplishments he lists as Barry County Sheriff is keeping lhe 1995 spending for the department within the bud­ get "even with a one and a half percent spending cut." (In the year before DeBoer took over, spending was $220,000 over bud­ get.) He sought and received over $250,000 in grants to increase the road patrol and build a jail addition, and worked to obtain new computers for the road patrol and jail. He has been working toward obtaining his bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from Calvin College. He is two classes away from obtaining his degree and plans to complete the classes this fall. He also spent 11 weeks in 1990 at the FBI National Academy in a program put on by the FBI for police managers He was able to interact with police officers around the coun­ try and world. He has also taken numerous training courses in such areas as community policing, labor relations, and police investi­ gation. While in Vietnam, he received the Bronze Star for running an artillery center for six months while the captain m charge of the center was absent. While with the state po­ lice he received a life saving award for reviv­ ing a couple who d been overcome by carbon monoxide fumes in their car. He is a member of the Michigan Sheriffs Association, the Michigan LEIN policy committee, the Elks. Kiwanis. Nashville VFW. the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. the Michigan National Academy As­ sociates. the National Association of Veteran Police Officers, the Hastings Pine Rest Ad­ visory Board, and the Barry County 911 Administrative and Technical boards. He is first vice commander of the Hastings Ameri­ can Legion, lhe First Vice President of the West Michigan Law Enforcement Associa­ tion. Vice Chairman of Barry County Silent Observer, and a member of Gun Lake Com­ munity Church. He is married and has one daughter. GOAL: "To increase lhe road patrol and to find ways of funding it. Il's easy to say I'm going to put more officers on the road, but you have to be able to operate within the budget to do that. I think it lakes a good re­ lationship with the Board of Commissioners and so far I think we've had lhat. I was able to add an additional position last year with a federal grant." ROLE: "By adding police officers you're helping to reduce the crime. I've been a part of the revival of the Silent Observer pro­ gram. which we feel will help in reducing crime. We've started a community policing program here. Two officers attend township meetings and are available to people to come and talk to. (The officers are) somebody they can talk to about what (hey perceive as prob­ lems in the community." SKILLS: "It takes awhile to get accli­ mated to running a department. I've been an administrator since April of 1988. I think Sm SHERIFF, continued pee 21 Don’t miss the RED BARN’S SPECTACULAR XVI at the GILMORE CCCA MUSEUM Sat. & Sun., Aug. 3 & 4 • 8 ana - 5 pm * Qyer 800 Antique Cars * Special Interest Cars and Street Rods " Swap Meet ’ Arts & Crafts * Museum Tours GILMORE-CCCA MUSEUM (616) 671-5089 - 6865 Hickory Road Hickory Comers. Ml 49060 Admission Aduks ‘5 00. Children 7-15 *2 00. 6 & under., free Open 7 days a week 10 am to 5 pm 1996 Hastings Area kids FESTIVAL Saturday August 10.1996 3 pm - Bob King Park Duck Race Putt-Putt Golf Swlng-a-thon Tricycle Race (b.y.o. bike) Basketball Shoot Out Cake Walk Clown with Balloons Concessions (pizza, pop..) And much, much morel S2 per chad to play ail games. !f rain. Sunday. Aug 11th. 3pm necessary.” he said. He said he’s shown good stewardship and has been fiscally responsible with lhe budget "I will diligently represent lhe diverse peoples of this district equally and fairly Southwest Barry County needs a voice at the table. I have provided that and will continue." i All proceeds will support the building of a children’s play structure at Bob King Park, Hastings. zj* �On Aug. 6, the Barry County Road Commission will ask Barry County Voters to vote on a millage increase to purchase and construct an asphalt manufacturing plant. What You Should Know Before You Vote Aug. 6 Legally, the Barry County Road Commission may not supply asphalt paving material to Barry County cities, villages and schools; a key element in the road commission’s plans. •■<***' The Barry County Road Commission will spend $20,000 on a public campaign on the millage proposal. However, the Barry County Road Commission will not re-paint white edge lines on county roads due to lack of funding. The Barry County Road Commission wants to spend about $1 million to purchase and construct an asphalt plant before it can produce one ton of asphalt paving material. That $1 million could purchase more than 60,000 tons of asphalt paving material. ... Jf> * ' X3< ' 7 Earlier this year, the Barry County Road Commission received three bids for less than $17 per ton to purchase asphalt paving material. The Barry County Road Commission will have to spend approximately $21.29 per ton to operate, produce, deliver and place (pave) its own asphalt paving material. Neighboring Van Buren County, which seeks low price competitive bids from private contractors, pays $16.50 per ton to have asphalt paving material manufactured, delivered and placed (paved). _ , Allegan and Kalamazoo counties, which seek low prices by competitive bids M from private contractors, pay about $17.65 per ton to have asphalt paving material manufactured, delivered and placed. STOP HIGHER TAXES and BIGGER GOVERNMENT PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ALERT BARRY COUNTY VOTERS P.O BOX 189, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 �Page 22 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 1. 1996 Futuring Committee names PAT award winners by Mary Warner Staff Water The Barry County Futuring Committee presented eight people with Positive Action for Tomorrow (PAT) awards at ceremonies during the Barry County Fair. James Pino, a retired farmer and retail music businessman, was given the "feature", or overall award. Arthur "Bud" Allerding Jr.. Doris Greenfield. Lloyd Shepard. Rod Tietz, Herman Bottcher. Dixie Stadel-Manshum, and George "Buzz" Youngs were presented plaques. Youngs' award was given posthumously. Youngs died July 14 of congestive heart failure. The Futuring Committee gives out the awards annually to individuals and groups who make "significant contributions to the citizens of Barry County." committee mem­ ber John Fehsenfeld said. The committee so­ licits nominations for the awards from the community, and an awards committee selects the winners Fehsenfeld said at lhe ceremony that "the individuals recognized tonight have practiced good citizenship all of their lives. I am sure that each would tell you that their parents guided them to care about their neighbors and their community. They come from many walks of life and have interesting back­ grounds. They have been successful in many activities and will continue to do so the rest of their lives. They are just a few of the many people in Barry County who volunteer their time to make our lives richer. We hope these awards will inspire others to take posi­ tive actions for tomorrow that will continue to keep Barry County such a great place to live." Pino was honored for founding the First Friday forum, a once-a-month luncheon which usually features a guest speaker and allows community members a chance to dis­ cuss local issues. According to written comments from those nominating Pino for the award. "Jim is willing to do whatever is needed in a leadership role or simply will participate in whatever the activity calls for." Besides founding the First Friday forum, Union. Allerding is a volunteer construction su­ pervisor for Barry County Habitat for Hu­ manity. He has been with lhe volunteer agency since its inception in 1988. Habitat for Humanity is a non-denominational. in­ ternational Christian ministry of volunteers who build homes in partnership with quali­ fied low-income persons who cannot obtain conventional home mortgages According to written comments nominat­ ing Allerding. "Bud was present virtually at all times when work was being done on houses. He’s ordered materials and had them al the sites at the appropriate time. He’s managed the work of volunteers." Alicrding's work is all done on a volunteer basis. Greenfield is a volunteer with lhe Barry County Red Cross. According to comments nominating her. Greenfield "has been re­ sponsible for contacting all lhe nurses neces­ sary for running the blood drives. She volun­ teers her time at every blood drive." Greenfield also will volunteer to work a double shift if a blood drive is short of staff. Greenfield also has done volunteer work for lhe Barry County Historical Society and Commission on Aging. Shepard and Tietz are members of lhe Barry County Sheriffs Posse. Shepard is a retired farrier and Tietz is retired from the Hastings City Police. According to written nominating comments, "both are the only charter members of lhe Barry County Sherif­ fs Posse that arc still active. Each has served several terms as lieutenant and captain of the Sheriffs Posse." The posse was formed in 1955. Il helps the Sheriffs Department with traffic and crowd control during local events or emer­ gencies, helps find lost children, is involved in educational children's programs, and its members ride with sheriffs deputies during holidays to provide extra holiday police pro­ SHERIFF RACE, continued... Shepard some 7.500 hours. Bottcher was nominated for "his longtime commitment to economic development in Barry County." Fehsenfeld said. my experience is beneficial to my running the department" PEOPLE SKILLS: "I've had experience at all the levels of being a police officer - road officer, sergeant, union representative... I was president of the state police Command Officers' Association. You bargain with the stale so you have to be able to listen to both sidps of wi issue and try to come up with a Pino has also been active with lhe Thomap­ plc Arts Council and the Michigan Farmers tection. Il's estimated that Tietz has donated some 7,000 hours to the Sheriffs Posse, and lem." WHY YOU: "Because 1 have the proven administrative experience to run the Sheriff's Department." MANAGEMENT: "I know there are a lol of people who are frustrated with the crimi­ nal justice system and would like to see ev­ erybody thrown in jail for as long as possi­ ble. but you have to find a way to work within the parameters that are basically set by budgets and a lot of ocher considerations. It isn't just let's throw them ail in jail and throw away the key — it's much more com­ plex than lhat. Putting somone in jail is ex­ pensive. Definitely there are people who de­ serve to be in jail and be in jail for a long time. You just have to identify them and concentrate on them and continue to look for alternatives for people who may be able to turn their lives around without having to spend long periods of time in jail." CAPITAL: "I believe in capital punish­ ment in certain areas, but I don't feel it's a deterrent to crime.” PROMOTE: "Last year we joined lhe Western Michigan Criminal Justice Training Consortium, where a number of potice orga­ nizations in West Michigan pool resources so that we're able to send our officers to training throughout lhe year in a lot of dif­ ferent areas." PHILOSOPHY: "Police officers have to be responsive to the community they work in. In different areas you're going to have dif­ ferent policing methods — it’s going to be different in Kent County than il is in Barry County. I think the community policing program we've started is a step in that direc­ tion — lo be able to be more responsive to the people we sene.” LOCAL: DeBoer moved to Hastings from Wayland in 1995. but lived here previously, from 1988 to 1991. "All of the time I was post commander at Wayland, part of my area was Barry County." he said. He said he's "been involved in Barry County since 1988. and have been involved in the community, and I think from the organizations I've be­ come involved in I have become part of Barry County." He also said. "When you pick an administrator, you pick him for his ability." He said Bany administrators such as Hast­ ings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel and Barry County Administrator Michael Brown were not from Barry County origi­ nally. He said the county commissioners hired Brown "because of his ability — my point being, choose a person for their quali­ fications and don't hold it against them if they weren't bom and raised here ’ tional activities." Fehsenfeld said. Fehsenfeld said membership has "increased greatly" dur­ ing the three and a half years Stadel-Man­ shum has served as executive director. Youngs was honored for "his tremendous support for athletes and athletics in the Hast­ ings area over lhe years." Fehsenfeld said there were "hundreds of athletes who looked to Buzz as a source of inspiration and assis­ tance." Youngs was a local newsman who covered high school athletics and other news in the Barry Futuring Committee member John Fehsenfeld (right) poses with PAT winner Jim Pino, who was honored for founding the First Friday community forum. county. Fixed millage rate renewal needed to operate county, township, ISD help by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor One of the countywide millage proposals on Tuesday's primary ballot will ask Barry County voters to renew the fixed allocated millage rates for the county, townships and intermediate school districts. These are mills which are guaranteed to local governments by the slate constitution and voters will be deciding the distribution of lhe millage. Letting voters decide the dis­ tribution eliminates lhe expense of about $2,400 to pay for a Tax Allocation Board to decide the issue. The allocated millage proposal asks ap­ proval for a total of 7 fixed mills for six years: 5.87 mills for lhe county. 1 mill for townships, and .13 mill for lhe intermediate school district. Those are the same millage rates that voters approved for six years in 1984 and again in 1990. Inflation has reduced the current rates to 5.0001 for the county. .89 for the general law townships and .1146 for the intermedi­ ate school district and voters are being asked to reestablish the tax limitation in the county. . ^7.^, "’ The current millage rate was rolled back because of the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment to the State Constitution. The for and received a grant from lhe Slate of Michigan for $160,000 to add 20 beds to our existing fa­ cility. We're going to be able to have more flexibility in our work release program and hope to make that available to females. I don't see (the jail environment) as a country club atmosphere. It is a smoke-free envi­ ronment — there's no tobacco use whatso­ ever. We don't provide a lot of extracurricular things. Al one point we were over capacity for weekend prisoners and were able to work with the judges and take care of lhe prob­ Bottcher has served on joint economic de­ velopment committees in the county. He has been involved in economic development with the Futuring Committee. He was in­ strumental in the development of the indus­ trial incubator in Hastings, which gives fledgling businesses a place to get their businesses off the ground. Stadel-Manshum is lhe executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. She was chosen because "she's vital­ ized the Chamber's membership and promo­ The county uses the umbrella fund lo help make payments on the new Courts and Law f Building. ;. "This will be all the more reason to have an even greater fund balance in the future. .• So we do need this millage to continue efficicntly serving the residents of Barry ., County,” he said. 4 With the increased revenues, the county board could consider many needs, Bailey and . Administrator Michael Brown said. For instance, county departments had al-q most one-half million dollars of capital im-n provement requests last year, but only , $50,000 were funded. 4J Some of the needs include replacing an aging fleet of county cars, make more renovations to the jail (such as the kitchen),. update telephone and computer systems; ■ take care of infrastructure needs like the original deteriorating courthouse windows which will cost about $150,000 tox $175,000 to replace; new buildings for the, health department and COA, which Brown said is in poor shape and arc borderline in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. .,J amendment requires mileage to be reduced any year when lhe value of lhe existing properties rise faster than lhe rale of infla­ tion. Because of Headlee, the millage rate (if voters approve it) will continue to be lower again by the time it expires. If voters approve the restored, fixed mil­ lage levies, the county will receive $763,929 more in 1997 than the rolled back rate would allow; the intermediate school district would have revenue increases in 1997 of $13.523; township increases vary and are included at the end of the article. County residents might feel that with the county's present fund balance of about $750,000. lhe county doesn't need additional dollars. But. that's not true, said County Board Chairman James Bailey. A state audi­ tor has said the current balance is where a minimum balance is recommended to be, he said. Bailey also noted that due to lower prop­ erty taxes as a result of Proposal A. the county's "umbrella tax fund." comprised of delinquent taxes, penalties and interest, will be-declining. ^People can afford ta thc|f , taxes and even if delinquent, it'i less uollare so it (the umbrella fund) is going to go down. Bailey said. The county also needs more parking space CONTINUED on page 23 I Support NOTICE Nc^it time you joke about high blood pressure... Laugh these off! VACANCY The Hastings Area School System is seeking applicants for the position of paraprofessional for Hastings High School The successful applicant must have a high school diploma, die ability to perform clerical tasks Uncontrolled high blood pressure may lead to ail of the above. 50 million Americans have high blood pressure and half don’t even know it Get your blood pressure checked regularly and call for more information. SIXBERRY FOR SHERIFF proficiently and the ability to communicate effectively PAID FOR BY TIM BURD 9960 Quy Rd.. Nashville. Ml 49073 with students and staff. Apply to: Steve Harbison, Principal, Hastings High School, 520 West South Street, Hastings, MI 49058. The deadline for applications is 3:30 p.m. on August 9,1996. National Kidney Foundation' The Hastings Area School System is an equal opportu­ nity employer. T flank Nou... I would like to thank OFFICE NURSES PENNOCK HOSPITAL FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICES PENNOCK HOSPITAL FAMLY PRACTICE OFFICES On Call OFFICE RECEPTIONIST On Call Pennock Hospital is seeking on-call Office Nurses to work in our family practice physician offices located in Delton. Gun Lake and Wayland. The qualified candidate will be a RN or LPN and have at least 1 year of experience in a doctor's office setting. Excellent interpersonal skills are required and flexibility is a must. PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking an on cl Medical Office Receptionist immediately for family practice offices in Gun Lake. Nashville. Wayland and Delton At least one year of medical office experience is required In addition, the ideal candidate will have excellent interper­ sonal skills and good typing and PC skills Please submit application/resume to: Please submit resume/application to PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948 3112 E.O.E. PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3112 E.O.E. STEENSMA PLUMBING for purchasing my Reserve Champion Market Wether. Katie Kimmel P S. Keep an eye on your rose bushes Mrs. Steensma City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority Parking Lot No. 1 Barrier Reconstruction The Gty of Hastings Downtown Development Authority is requesting bids to reconstruct the barrier separating DDA Parking Lot No. 1 from the service drive located on the east TO SETTLE THE ESTATE of LEWIS BALLIE, DECEASED —bl 3562 North Broadway. Hastings, Michigan: 40 acres with creek and frontage on highway 43, approximately four miles north of Hastings. Large house, bam and side of this parking lot Bids shall be received at the Office of Stop and the Gty Gerk /Treasure!; 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 until Wednesday, August 14,1996 at which time they shall be beauty. opened and read aloud at the above address The Gty story country dub. 4 bed.. 2-1/2 bath, main reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the Hoot laundry. 3 season back porch, central bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest air. huge family room w/flreplace. newer pnee and other factors considered Prospective bidders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful outbuildings in poor condition To be sold ' as is" Offers completion of work similar to that contained within the bid accepted through August 30, 1996. Seller reserves the right to refuse any offer package to be considered eligible to perform this work. For more information or appointment for inspection - the amounts included in the bid package Please Call 616/945-5087. see this eye-catching 2 4 dty lots backing up to the Contractors shall be required to provide proof of insurance in Bid packages are available at the Office of the City Gerk, Treasurer. carpet and shades throughout. A spacious, well-kept home for $132,000. 948-4320 Call LuAnn Williams at or at Westdale Wltzel Better Homes &. Gardens 948-3770 H-9. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 — Page 23 ALLOCATION CALEDONIA continued from page 22 because of the city requirements for the new Courts and Law Building. Bailey said. Cur­ rently the county is renting extra spaces on a monthly basis. Bailey said. More probation officers and law enforce­ ment officers arc needed, too. he said, plus "additional funding for roads, which are used by everyone." If the animal shelter millage fails, improvements will have to be made lo lhe old shelter. "Our budget is not based on need and pro­ gram efficiency, it's based on where can wc cut a few dollars to survive." Brown said of the recent financial picture. “Nothing the county has (in equipment or technology) is extravagant. Brown said. "O»’.r technology, our computers, our phones none of those are extravagant but are required major updates. “If taxpayers want us to run like a busi­ ness. we need the tools that business has.“ Brou n said. “We don’t have the discretionary funds al this point to do a lot of those things." Brown said "It (the fixed millage) is an increase in dollar amount to the county, but as far as a tax rale, it is not." Brown said. "Everything costs more today." Bailey Personnel costs are always a concern. Brown said. “People don't want to be stuck to the rale of inflation...nor does the private citizen who works at XYZ Company. They hope to get ahead in this society and that's something you’ve got to battle every year is that wage increase," he said. Cost to taxpayers in 1997 for the county fixed millage will be an addi­ tional $21.75 for a $25,000 home; $32.62 for a $75,000 home and $43.50 for a $100,000 home. For the intermediate school fixed millage, the increased cost next year would be less than a dollar for each of those home values In lhe county's 14 general law townships, the following information from the County Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough il­ lustrates how much additional revenue (in round figures) each township would gain with lhe passage of the fixed township millage and the cost increase per property owner • Assyria- the current revenue is $20,378 and would increase to $24,852. a gain of $4,473, which would cost $6.75 more for the owner of a $75,000 house. • Baltimore- the current revenue is $21,052 and would increase to $22,793, a gain of $1,741. which would cost $2.87 more for the owner of a $75,000 home. • Barry- the current revenue is $40,725 and would increase to $50,678, a gain of $9,953. which would cost $7.37 for the owner of a $75,000 house. • Carlton- the current revenue is $26,987 and would increase to $32,424. a gain of $.438. which would cost $6.29 for lhe wner of a $75,000 house. • Castleton- the current revenue is 28,745 and would increase to $32392. a tin of $3,647. which would cost $4.22 for wner of a $75,000 house. • Hope- the current revenue is $38,966 id would increase to $50,970. a gain of 12,003, which would cost $8.83 for the wner of a $75,000 house. • Irving- lhe current revenue is $25,448 id would increase to $33,997. a gain of 8349, which would cost $9.43 for the *ner of a $75,000 house. Johnstown- the current revenue is $42,818 and would increase to $50,535. a Cn of $7,717. which would cost $5.73 for owner of a $75,000 house. Visit "friendly" during the ANNUAL Take the SHORT DRIVE, from Hastings...drive North and experience “SERIOUS SAVINGS" in a pleasant surrounding! (...this weefc^d/Thursday, Friday & Saturday Caledonia Child Care Center (Now Under New Ownership — Explore, Dream & Learn CDC) Prairieville- the current revenue is $54,979 and would increase to $67,261, which would cost $6.85 for the owner of a $75,000 house. > Thornapple- lhe current revenue is $86,422 and would increase lo $104,766. which would cost $6.57 for the owner of a $75,000 house Woodland- the current revenue is $38,992 and would increase to $34,061. which would cost $5.58 for the owner of a $15,000 house. •> Yankee Springs- lhe current revenue is 163.083 and would increase to $102,776. 4fcich would cost $14.48 for the owner of a $15,000 house. For more information call... Renee Bennett at (616) 698-6658 NOW ENROLLING For the infant, toddler, and preschool programs! Our program is commit­ ted to promoting your chilo s overall growth. Our goal Is to provide a warm and loving envi- . ronment that empha­ sizes preparation for normal physical, emo­ tional. and development. Activities are provided In dramatic play, large and small motor development, art and crafts, music, reading safety, science, readiness. and number and activities All are age appropriate. GOOD USED JOHN DEERE EQUIPMENT BLOWOUT SALE 1) Computer Tots 2) Fun, Friends and used equipment and attachments 3) Field Trips (preschool) Tillers, vacs, chippers, mul­ ching mowers and morel Summer Clearance on all NEW JD EQUIPMENT Thurs., Fri. &. Sat. - Aug. I, 2, 3 - 9 am - 8 pm Plus Country Turf offers No payments or interest until 1997. DEMO 10% OFF! Rus church lease units. Also used com­ mercial equipment. Rus used John Deere ALL TOYS! compact diesel tractors and attachments. COUNTRY TURF X 9595 Cherry Valley Rd • Caledonia Ml 49316 M-F 8-6; Sat. 9-2 • PARTS • V) 891-7200 • SERVICE PARTS • SERVICE - PARTS 14th Annual CALEDONIA SIDEWALK SALE August 1, 2, 3 • Thursday • Friday • Saturday Rite Aid: Country Town Floral: * 50% On Select Store Items ★ Save 50-75%, *1.00 Treasure Table Main Attraction: * ’5.00 OH on Queen for a Day Package or Services Rainbow’s End: Mullers Paint & Paper: * Bargains Galore in Yams. Crafts. Books and Variety * Select Store Specials Visual Changes: Rose Garden Floral: ★ 20-50% OH on Clothing, 20% OH Hair & Tanning Products Fortune Chef: * Free Loaners Available * 99‘ Kids Meal. Aug. 1. 2, 3 Fischer’s Grille can...945-9554 BELOW Factory Pricing Now! Plus many more brands of good Fitness (gymnastics) Ed’s Body Shop: BANNER TROY BUILT EQUIPMENT Special Programs: * 25% Off Storewide Sale i Subscribe i TODAY to i The Hastings SIDEWALK /I 7125 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 '•* Maple Grove - the current revenue is S17.954 and would increase to 20.257. which would cost $4.26 for the owner of a $75,000 house !• Orangeville- the current revenue is $41,991 and would increase to 58.337. which would cost $10.51 for the owner of a $75,000 house. _ -1 SERVICE • PARTS « SERVICE • PART * Select ’5.00 Sandwiches with Fries and Beverage Sunsations: ★ Summer Sportswear Clearance — Save up to 50% Touch of Country: * 5% Off Store wide Sam’s Joint: ★ Now 9 Fun Locations Roxy & Master Nails: * Tanning Package Sale, 1/2 Off Select Nail Services Caledonia Auto Parts: Sniders: * Inside Sidewalk Sale — Haynes Repair Manuals. Reg. ★ Save ’100.00 on RCA Satellite Dish ’14.40. Sale Price ’9.95 • Partsmaster Oil 10W30, 10W40, Dexron. 99‘ qt Caledonia Lumber, Caledonia Elevator: • Kendall Oil 10W30 & 10W40, ’14.95 case Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-6; Sat. 8-2; Closed Sun. * Save up to 1/2 OH Select Items All merchants will establish their own business hours. i V �Page 24 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 1, 1996 New State troopers arrive in response to area's growing needs by Mary Warner Staff Writer The number of complaints handled by the Hastings post of the Michigan Stale Police continues to grow, and as a result, two new troopers have been assigned here, according to post commander Ron Neil The new troopers. Joey S. Kellam. 22, and Scott S Sharrar. 26. joined the Hastings post July 15 That brings the contingent of post officers to 17. the highest its ever been. Neil said. .The Hastings post has handled 900 more complaints from Jan. I to July 14 of 1996 than it did from Jan. 1 to July 14 of 1995. Neil said. Hastings post troopers made 69 arrests for drunk dnving in all of 1995. he said, but this year, as of July 14, the troopers had already made 69 "This is a growing county, and with growth comes the need for more (police) ser­ vices." Neil said. Neil said a formula used by the Depart­ ment of Slate Police to determine how many troopers should be assigned to a given police Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Rei realion (atra^e Sale FOR SALE 12’, 3 seat fiberg lass boat with 6hp Johnson motor, fish finder, and trailer Asking $550 obo. Call 945-9424 TONS OF BABY CLOTHES girls 0-10, womens clothes, truck cap, tires, lots of misc. 404 E. Freeport Road, August 3 & 4, 10t-6p.______________________ lor Rent 3 BEDROOM ONE BATH house, 2 car garage in Hastings. Fenced yard and deck. Every­ thing in excellent condition! Ground floor laundry, 1 year lease A credit check required. $550 a month plus $550 security deposit. No pets. Send letter of interest to: P.O. Box 205, Hast­ ings, Ml. 49058 Help Wanted AIRLINE BAGGAGE HANDLERS A customer service rep. Apps are drug screened. Aviation Ground Services. $5.50/hr ♦. 616-956-0924_______________ CASE MANAGEMENT POSITION. This position provide* lhe opportunity to work within a growing mental health agency to serve the developmen­ tally disabled and mentally ill populations. The position requires creativity and flexibility as well as the ability to function in a team atmosphere. Applicant must pc.sscss a bachelors degree in human services. Responsibili­ ties include outreach, referral, counseling of clients and their families, supervision of person in community setting, liaison with licensing agencies, and maintenance of records. A car is required. Send resume to Barry County Community Menial Health Services, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Michi­ gan 49058. No phone calls. EOE CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY! Direct care staff for a 6 bed AIS/MR home, part/on call position available. Apply at 1505 N. Church Sl, Hastings or call 616-945-9613___________ CITY OF HASTINGS ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABLE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES - OPERATOR-3 Application and a full job description are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigar 49058. Submit appli­ cation or regime to lhe Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through August 9,1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate oo the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. CITY OF HASTINGS ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABLE ENGINEERING T EC H NI CI AN/CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Application and a full job description arc available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Submit appli­ cation or resume to the Office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications and/or resumes will be accepted through August 9.1996. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex. national origin, age or disability. CLEANING OFFICES: Monday-Friday, call 616-792-4200_______________ MATERIAL CONTROL (ENTRY LEVEL) Response billies will include hands on inventory control, material handling, data entry and process development. This individual should have 1-3 yean materials experience, computer know­ ledge, strong communication skills, and knowledge of inven­ tory systems For consideration, please send resume and salary history in confidence to: Systex Products Corporation, Human Resources, 300 Buckner Drive, Battle Creek. Ml 49015. Equal Opportunity Employer_______ PART-TIME COOKS A WAITRESSES weekends A evenings a must, apply in person. Terry's Tick Tock. PART/FULL TIME TRAC­ TOR TRAILER driver. CDL, over the road, experienced 3 vears. Call 945XJ430, 9-5 or 945-4737 after 5. YARD SALE Thomapplc Lake Estates, Lot 8234, August 2nd, cancelled if rain. LOTS OF MISC. ( onnnttniix Sotiees ATTENTION: Antique, history buffs and black powder shooter*. Grand Valley Cap *N’ Ballers 35th annual Frontier Shoot August 2-3-4,1766-1840 period crafts, wares, craftsmen and muzzlelouderr. Dealers galore. No charge for walk thru* 9:00-5:00 daily. Corner of 136th Ave & 26th St, Allegan County, (across from Sandy Pines) for info 616-673-6390 Ruanew Senn t \ HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint. Call Randson, 945-2545___________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rales, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson. 616-945-2545________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. PIANO TUNING repairing^ rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion.d rironing, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message Saiional \ds POSSIBLE READ­ ING BOOKS: Part time. At home. Toll free (1) 800-898-9778 Ext R-7673 for listings. Sl.OOO’S POSSIBLE TYPING Part time. At home. Toll free (1) 800-898-9778 ExL T-7673 for listings.__________ APPRENTICE/TOOL & DIE - To $20/hr. ♦ full bcoefits.Entry/Skilled Level! Major Co.! Start Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee________________ CABLE INSTALLER/ LINEMAN To MO.OOOyear, major company! Training Provided! Must not be afraid of heights! Start Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee GOV’T FORECLOSED HOMES for pennies on $1. Delinquent tax, repo's, REO's. Your area. Toll free (1) 800-898-9778 Ext H-7673 for current listings.______________ HI-LO/YARD WORKER - To $1037/hr. ♦ Great benefits! Major Co! Training provided! Hi-Lo experience helpful! 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee HOSPITAL/CLERICAL -To $14.49/hr. Many! Entry Level! (3) Shifts! General office duties! Needed Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee____________________ PLAINCLOTHES/ SECURITY -to $10/hr. + fall benefits. Entry Level! Non­ degreed! Needed Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line Fa SEIZED CARS FROM $175, Porches, Cadillacs, Chevys, BMW’s, Corvettes Also Jeeps, 4WD’s. Your area. Toll free 1 -800-898-9778 ExL A-7673 for current listings. Mobile limine ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st lime home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. Lost A I’mtlid FOUND: BLONDE MALAMUTE 616-868 7262 H anled DRUMS - NEW OR OLD, 795-9527. Rea! Estate FOR SALE BY OWNER. 4 bedroom, 2 baths, brick. Lake Odessa. 616-792-2350 or 616-795-9333________________ HOMEOWNERS. Save $100 oo closing costs. Bad credit okay. Capital city acceptance. 1-800-887-6700 I hank You CARD OF THANKS The family of John Pomeroy would I ike to thank our friends A relatives for the food, flowers, cards, A calls dunng the time of our loss. A special thank you to Thornapple Manor for the wonderful care given to John. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Brown and to the wonderful people at Barry's Resort Trailer Part. Helen Pomeroy Larry A Shirley Pomeroy Clarence A Nancy Pomeroy post indicates that Hastings should receive 15 troopers. The department's decision to ex­ ceed that number "is a direct result of the fact that the (state police) department has recog­ nized that Barry County needed additional po­ lice presence." Neil said. Neil said the addition of lhe new road troopers allowed the post to increase its road supervisors from two to three sergeants. The post also will be able to do more neighbor­ hood patrolling and more traffic patrolling. Neil said. The Hastings post contingent has more than doubled in two and a half years, Neil said, from seven in 1993 to the current 17. Part of the reason more troopers have been assigned here, Neil said, is a decision by lhe Department of State Police to add more road officers to posts across the stale. Over the past three years, Neil said, the department Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Michael Leedy said area police agencies' "Safe and Sober" campaign is being consid­ ered a success. Leedy said agencies efforts to notify the public through the news media made people aware of the extra enforcement. Leedy said the two waves of enforcement throughout lhe county from Nov. 19-Dec. 3 and from June 23-July 7 resulted in 24 drunk driving arrests. 31 open intoxicant citations. 11 felony arrests and 120 speeding citations. Leedy also said area agencies average one alcohol contact every eight hours, which he said is less than normal. State Police warn of barn painting scam I or Sale BEAUTIFUL 6 PIECE PINE bedroom outfit, gorgeous brass handles includes queen sire mattress set, “Luxury Finn". 2 weeks old. Cost $1,350. Sacri­ fice $485. 1-517-699-4148 Viking announces facility expansion BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Scrta Firm mattress seL 1 month old. Cost $1300 new, must sell! $300. 1-517-676-6414______________ BEAUTIFUL WHITE A GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $600., Sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 DRUMS - 4 SETS $200-5900. 795-9527___________________ FOR SALE - YORKTOWN PFALTZGRAPH: Full Kt plus lot of odds and ends. 616-945-0101________________ JEWELRY FOR SALE Diamond pendant A pierced earring set-appraised at $2,180. Phone 948-9895_____________ QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTL'RPEDIC firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 2 months old. Cost $800 new, sacrifice far $250. 1-517-699-4148 In Mentonam IN MEMORY OF FOREST R. BELSON Oct. 6, 1912-July 28, 1971 We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. Wc thought about you yesterday and days before that, too. We think of you in silence, and often speak your name. All we have now are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake from which we will never pari God has you in His keeping. We have you in our hearts. A million times we have cried and if love alone could have uved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. In our hearts, you hold a place no one else can ever fill. Our hearts arc broken to have lost you but you did not go atone. For part of us went with you that day twenty-five yean ago when God took you home. Greatly missed by wife, Donna; Daughter Linda; Son, Bill; Grandchildren A Great-grandchildren Jonesville High School, attended Jackson-’ Community College, and has served in the! U.S. Marine Corp. Sharrar graduated from' Western High School in Parma, attended^ Jackson Community College and served in; the U.S. Army. The troopers were assigned to the post as: field training officers and will continue train-: ing for a total of 17 weeks. ‘Safe and Sober' campaign called a huge success The Michigan State Police is warning Barry County residents to be aware of a scam involving bam painting. Hastingr Post Commander Ron Neil said that every summer there are several incidems involving "fly-by-night" operations who of­ fer services, including house painting and driveway painting. Neil said so far no one has fallen for the latest scam, but that the police are advising residents to be aware and not enter into such contracts. He said be expects these types of operations to continue for at least another six weeks. Neil is asking residents who are ap­ proached for such a purpose to get a license plate number or vehicle description and call the post. CARD OF THANKS A special thanks to our family and friends who came or sent cards to help us celebrate our 50th anniversary. The leisurely carriage ride supplied by Ron and Mau Bender from Lacey lo Country Chapel was an excellent begin­ ning to a beautiful day. Thanks to Pat Moody and Bea Seymour for their assistance and to Janet & Sarah; Judy and Sean; Linda, Tom, Lindsay, Tommy and Ryan; and Betty for a lovely party. Leon A Ruth Mudge has added 500 new road officers to posts around Michigan “The number of troopers assigned to road patrol is the highest it’s ever been in our agency (the Department of Slate Police)," Neil said. The new officers assigned to Hastings graduated July 12 from the MSP Recruit School in Lansing. Kellam graduated from The Viking Corporation of Hastings plans to expand production capacity of fire sprinkler equipment at its local facility dunng a 12-mooth period beginning in August. The expansion will involve the purchase and manufacture of several pieces of specialized machinery to build fire sprinkler heads and water control valves and will re­ quire a building expansion of approximately 35,000 square feet, to be constructed adjacent to the existing fire sprinke r plant oo Industrial Park Drive in Hastings Viking officials said a strong commitment to product development has resulted in the in­ troduction of many new products. Viking also has had significant increases in sales in its ma­ jor markets in North America, Europe and Asia in the past three yean. These factors have combined to create a need for additional manufacturing space. ’’It has been due to lhe excellent efforts of our sales and marketing people around the world as well as the efforts of everyone m the Hastings operation who manufacture and design our products that we are able to make this investment. We try to work as a team at Viking, and the teamwork and commitment of our people have made this expansion a reality in the tough, competitive business that we are in," sax! Tom Groos, president of the corporation. The amount of investment involved for the new facility was not disclosed, nor were the number of new jobs that would be created by the expansion. However, employment at Vik­ ing is expected to increase if sales goals set for the next few years are realized. Man charged with multiple counts THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP — State police officers arrested Joseph L. Fleese. 23. of 17 Barlow Lake. Middleville on multiple counts Thursday. Fleese has been arraigned for three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, three counts of furnishing alcohol to minors and two counts of distributing obscene material to children. Stale police say Fleese was involved with three individuals, ranging in age from 8 lo 15. He is scheduled for an Aug. 14 preliminary examination. Teen arrested for home invasion JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — State police troopers arrested a 16-year old last Tuesday in connection with a break-in of a Banfield Road house. The boy said he and three others entered lhe house while a fifth person waited as a driver. He said he stole from the homeowner's son a shin, a hat and a ring. Also taken were two handguns and $150 lo $200. The boy said the five of them split the money and he traded his share for larger bills. He traded the ring to a man for a case of beer. He said one of hi* accomplices kepi both guns. He was arrested for second-degree home invasion. Police probing harassment report BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a complaint of harassment July 20. A woman told deputies that her ex-boyfnend. a 31 -year-old from Battle Creek, had left a message on her machine wanting to pick up their daughter for visitation one hour early. She told him she had something else planned, so he could not. She told deputies he got mad and showed up al her house a couple of hours later. He drove by her house three times, the first time yelling and screaming and squealing his tires, the second time throwing rocks at her house. The third time, an off-duty officer SPORTS! I . talked with the man and sent him home. Deputies told the woman to write down all the times and what happens if he shews up at her house or place of work when he is not wanted. They told her if the problem continues, to contact the department again and they will do something about it Man arrested in domestic assault THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Shenffs Deputies arrested a 34-ycar-old man for domestic assault July 23. The victim told deputies she got home from playing basketball about 9:30 p.m. and woke up her boyfriend to tell him she was home. She said he started to tell her that he had lost her dog at a friend s house in Wyoming, after which an argument began. The man pushed her into the kitchen, where she kicked him back. She told deputies that he then grabbed her by the neck and put her into a head lock and threw her to lhe floor, where he slammed her head into lhe floor three or four times. She told deputies that she had served him with eviction papers lhat month and that he has a severe drinking problem. When questioned by deputies, the man confirmed her story except that he had thrown a television and did not hit or push her. He told deputies he had drank a half-pint of potato whisky before she came home Deputies said they gave lhe won an domestic assault pamphlets and explained how to get a personal protection order. Woodland man cited for drunk driving WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Sheriffs deputies responded to a rollover accident involving alcohol July 20. John W. Curtis, 19. of 376 E. Broadway. Woodland was driving north on Woodland Road near Barnum Road when he said he fell asleep and woke up dnving on the shoulder. Deputies said Curtis told them he over-corrected, lost control and flipped his vehicle. He got out of his vehicle and ran home. Deputies said that when they asked Curtis how much he had to drink, he told them a six-pack. He was cited for having no proof of insurance and being under 21 with unlawful blood alcohol level. He was arraigned July 25 for the unlawful blood alcohol level and is scheduled for sentencing Aug. 1. One injured in 2-car accident Read the BANNER Every Week for COMPLETE SPORTS COVERAGE of Barry County . HASTINGS — Hastings City Police officers responded to a two-car accident Friday. Judy A Morgan. 46. of Hastings was east bound on Green Street when a car driven by Nicholas R. Weeks. 18. of Hastings traveling north on Dibble Street ran lhe stop sign and crashed into Morgan. Weeks' passenger Lisa A. Krammin. 17, of Hastings was treated al Pennock Hospital. Weeks' other passengers. April Snider of Hastings and Chris L. Landers. 17, of Hastings, were not injured Morgan was not injured Weeks was cited for disregarding a stop sign. Man cited after car hits tree BARRY TOWNSHIP — Michigan Stale Police troopers responded to a car-tree accident early Monday morning. Donald R Clark. 24. of Battle Creek was traveling northwest on Kellogg School Road near Gilkey Lake Road when he slid off lhe side of the road, striking a tree. Troopers said it had been raining hard and the road was wet. Clark sought his own treatment. He was cited for driving too fast for conditions. rhe Police Beat doer not publish lhe names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. : ■ * � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-08-08.pdf b01d9a68f5fcbfc4eb69f46a8774f54d PDF Text Text ... Hastings native at baseball camp Common Cause visits 1st Friday See Page 12 M. Most incumbents win primaries See Page 3 See Page 2 and 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings THURSDAY. AUGUST 8. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 32 PRICE iff J________________________ News Briefs Pennock to have two new doctors Pamock Hocpoil » wdcomin( two new docton. David Harrell, an ofHwtaaniocM. and DooaM Ota«cn<*. a family practaiooer. Dr. Harrell, a board certified optahalinologiu. win join Dr Kimberly Norrie »t Bye A ENT Specialwu in September. He ootane from General Leonard Wood Anny Community Hospital in R. Leonard Wood, Mo. He leaned Im medical defiee from leflerron Medical Coilefe in FMoMtfefa end conptetod a Ihroe-year npfehahnnlngy residency al Brooke Army Medical Center. San Antonio. Dr. Harrell and Ms wife. Sman. and two AtojMen will retocste to the area tbrue-year family practice residency at Metropoiitsn Hospital in Grand Rapids. He tod Me wife. Marilee, win relocate to fait area toon. For mom information. call M6-3116. 'Relay for Life’ is Aug. 16-17 The American Cancer Society win bare ita firm Barry Conroy Relay for Life" event from 6 p.m. Friday, Au<. 16. to S p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, al toe ww • tv a aa_a_ —a----- a lutings ntgn scnooi uacx. The event win ba kicked off with a victory kp by cancer eurvivota. who will walk toe Oral lap A camlleii(ht cenmony wiU be held at duak Friday to remember tooee who have lost their bat­ tles wnh cancer Relay for Life n a 24-bour fandraaaiag event for toe American Cancer Society. Tbe goal dm year to Io raise S20.000. Relay far Life involves a earn of raaasn or wafoera oneaproing againat each otoer to raiae die moat money and travel toe moat miles. Awards alto are given Io the beat diuaed team, ben lent doctor and anon team apirit. Connie Wkml. chairwoman of tbe event, eaid 10 taame have registered to lake pan and there will it time to enter. Volunteer! and aurvivon also ere needed. For more information, call Dawn Granger at MS-4107. Seizure Awareness Day is Aug. 16 The fim-cver Lake Odessa Seizure Awareness Day is planned for Friday. Aug. 16. The purpose of the event is not only to create awareness of seizures and their ef­ fect*. but also io raise funds to continue research and support for those who suf­ fer from seizures Ten percent of the money raised will go to the newly-formed Lake Odessa Seizure Support Group and hotline for patients. The other 90 percent will go to the University of Michigan for pediatric neurology research for seizures and related dneates. tuch at epilepty nd encephalitis. The Awareness Day will begin al I p.m. with face painting, clowns, games with prizes, food wagons, a hay maze, a talent competition, a fund-raising atetiou and a petting zoo. An information booth will include videos. For more information about the group of the event, cals Lorcen Wickens at 374-8063 More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Pennock request remains in limbo by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Planning Commission is deadlocked on the question of Pennock Hos­ pital s request to build a parking lol on the south side of Green Street. Tbe Planning Commission Monday night did not approve, but also refused to reject the plans. The matter was tabled until the group's next meeting Sept. 3. Meanwhile, City Manager Howard Penrod and representa­ tives from the hospital and neighbors who object to the project will meet in private to see if they can find some common ground. Members twice had a 4-4 tie vote Monday on the hospital s request for a special use permit and site plan for a parking lot that will enable it to expand at its current com­ plex. Included in the plans are a new fitness center with a swimming pool and expanded mental health facilities. The expansion will eat up parking spaces, which Pennock hopes to make up with the proposed lot across the street. The moves Monday night make up the late<» chapter in the long saga abcit a grow­ ing iKispital that is looking for more space and a group of nearby residents who fear it's the first step in the obliteration of a neigh­ borhood. A little more than a year ago, the Plan­ ning Commission rejected similar plans 6-2 and the project failed in a 4-4 vote of the City Council. The hospital then had five houses it owned across the street demolished to clear the way for the parking lol. angering many residents. Pennock sued the city to seek relief, but the case was thrown out in court. This year the hospital came back with a kinder and gentler approach. It dropped one of its requests. for a child care cemer near Walnut Street. The Planning Commission July 1 considered the request again, but two members were missing and its chairman, David J asperse, could not vote because of a perceived conflict of interest Just before Monday night s meeting, Pen­ nock tried to allay fears of neighborhood en­ croachment by offering to sell six lots it owns on the north side of Walnut at the price it paid. The commission received a letter from Michael Anton, chairman of the hospital's board of trustees, announcing the offer. Bruce Gee. attorney for Pennock, said the letter was "a result of concerns expressed (by residents)... We're trying to work with the neighbors and Planning Commission. That's v.-hv w-’y? here." W Gee added that Prnntxy will build ' the best looking parking lot in the city. U'll be a positive addition to the dty. "Pennock is a growing, dynamic, viable hospital that needs to grow. Hastings is a See PENNOCK, continued page 2 A tricycle race, putt putt golf, and a duck race are only some of the many activities scheduled for the Kids Festival this Saturday at Bob King Park In Hastings. Pictured are (from left) Paul Guenther, Jenna Radant, and Sara Radant. DeBoer takes sheriffs race Kids’ Festival set at Bob King Park J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer was virtually elected in his first political contest Tuesday, turning back primary challenges from two other candidates. DeBoer, one of three Republicans, garnered 3.608 votes of the 7.489 cast all across Barry County, for a 48 percent plurality. Bill Johnson had 2.413 votes for 32 percent and Jason Sixberry had 1,420 for 20 percent. DeBoer will be unopposed in the Nov. 5 general election because no Democrats filed for the office. Tm glad it (the campaign) is over." DeBoer said. "We worked hard. There were a lot of people involved in the campaign. "Apparently the people though: I have the qualifications to do the job. Most gratifying was that there were a lot of people who helped and got the word out.” It was the first time that DeBoer ever has run in or won an election. He was appointed sheriff, replacing the retiring David Wood, two years ago by a special committee made up of Prosecutor Dale Crowley. Probate Judge Richard Shaw and Clerk Nancy Boersma. Before coming to Barry County. DeBoer had been commander of the Michigan State Steve DeBoer Police post m Wayland. Johnson and Sixberry, both Barry County natives, are members of the Sheriffs Department. Johnson is in charge of the marine division and Sixberry is a deputy. DeBoer carried every precinct except two in Thomapplc Township, where Johnson is from, and one each in Prairieville. Barry Irving and Orangeville townships. "I figured Bill would do well in the Middleville area." DeBoer said. The sheriff said he will ccntinue to try to make improvements in the department and take on projects such as finalizing video arraignments in court. A Kids' Festival this Saturday. Aug. 10, will raise funds for a new wooden playground structure at Bob King Park in Hastings. A tricycle race, cakewalk, watermelon roll and duck race are just a few of the games slated for the festival, which will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at Bob King Park, located on Woodlawn off North Broadway. Admission is $2 per child. The event is being sponsored by the Hastings Circle of Friends. "We want kids and their parents to come down and have fun at the park and get excited about the new playground that we re going to build here next year," said Sue Kolanowski, fund-raising coordinator for Circle of Friends. Games and activities at the festival are geared toward children ages 2 to 10. A bean bag toss. Little Tykes basketball shootout, putt putt golf, and a softball throw are some other activities scheduled. There also will be face painting and a clown handing out bal­ loons. Participants in each of the games will re­ ceive a small prize. In addition, first-, sec­ ond-. and third-place winners will take home a mcual they made themselves. Parents can stop by the information booth to purchase a T-shirt, learn more about vol­ unteering for Circle of Friends, or take ad­ vantage of other fund-raising offers. There also will be a concession stand offering Lisle Caesar's pizza slices and pop. The admission fees, concession sales and proceeds from T-shirts and other fund-reisers will go directly toward construction of tbe new playground. Jill Zwiemikowski. Circle of Friends gen­ eral coordinator, said, "This is really a com­ munity-sponsored event. A lot of kcal busi­ nesses and individuals donned the materials, food, and prizes we needed to make this hap­ pen." Fclpausch. Little Caesars, Barlow's Florist. Little Debbie Snacks and the Hastings Flower Shop all have donated to the festival. In case of rain, the festival will be held the following day. Sunday. Aug. 11 For more information, call the Circle of Friends at 948-8838 or write to Hasungs Circle of Friends, Box 235, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Asphalt plant proposal goes down Charlton Park millage only one to pass by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Three of four county-wide millage proposals went down to defeat in Tuesday's primary election and one city proposal for the cemetery was defeated. The only one to win favor with Barry County voters was a 1/4 mill renewal to provide funds to help operate and maintain Historic Charlton Park. Fifty-one percent of the voters who participated gave a nod of approval to the park by a vote of 4.723­ 4.464. Defeated were millages to: fund a countyowned asphalt plant. 5.714-3.565; build a new srimal shelter, 5,183-4,038; provide a fixed millage rate to distribute funds for the county, townships and intermediate school district. 5.366-3.467 Riverside Cemetery The city-wide proposal to increase Hastings' maximum millage rate from 16.2 to 16.95 mills and earmark the three-quarters of a mill increase for taking over financial operations of Riverside Cemetery went down 825 to 647. Asphalt plant Future options for the possibility of a county-owned asphalt plant may be discussed at Tuesday's meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. In the wake of the millage's defeat. County Road Commission Engineer­ Manager Jack Kineman said the Road Commission hopes to be on next week's County Board agenda. "I don't know what the Road Commission board is going to do." Kineman said Wednesday morning. He said road commissioners will ask county commissioners for their opinion about "where do we go from here?" Whether to ask voters to approve the asphalt plant millage in the November general election is a policy decision that would have to be made by the Road Commission Board, he said. Nearly 62 percent of the voters who participated in the primary said no to a onemill tax increase for a year to fund an asphalt plant. The proposal was sponsored by the Road Commission and generated negative overtones when citizens challenged the legalities of "informational" advertisements by the commission and tried without success to get the proposal off the ballot by filing a lawsuit to dispute the county's authority to operate an asphalt plant Besides taking the issue into the courtroom, citizens protested by picketing. A privately-owned company. Wolverine Paving of Middleville, also joined the effort to get the proposal off the ballot. Kineman said he’s "quite sure" that opposition to the millage by private asphalt pavers contributed to the defeat of the asphalt plant millage and the courtroom drama “could have" boosted negative reaction. "People listened to the asphalt pavers...," he said. "We ll just have to re group and sec where we are and see what our options arc," Kineman said See PROPOSALS, continued page 5 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 8, 1996 All but one County Board members win primaries J-Ad Graphics News Service Seven of the eight Republican incumbents <»n the Barn County Board of Commission­ ers won their primaries Tuesday and only three of them will face opposition on the November general election ballot. The only incumbent to fall was Linda Watson in the First District, which includes all of the city of Hastings She lost to retired banker John Barnett. 553 to 467. It marked the second straight time an in­ cumbent from that district has lost in a pri­ mary. Two years ago. Watson upended Marge Radant. Bamcit earned all of the wards in the city except the second, and scored most heavily in the fourth. "I'm grateful to the citizens for remember­ ing me after a few years of retirement," he said. “I'm thankful it came out the way it did." Winning contests for another term Tues­ day were Commissioners Sandy James in the Third District, James Bailey in the Fourth District. Lew Newman in the Sixth District. Emmet Herrington in the Seventh District and Rod Goebel in the Eighth District. All but James are seeking their second terms. James is running for her third term. James won handily over challenger Judy Aladjem. 663 to 393. picking up nearly 63 percent of the vole. James attributed the victory to "tremen­ dous hard work. 1 appreciate everyone who supported me." Bailey, the chairman of the board, polled 540 votes to 410 for Russell Yarger and 141 News Briefs Clarksville sets annual Ox Roast The Clarksville Ox Roast will be held Saturday. Aug. 10. Included in the day's activities will be a Firemen's breakfast, an antique tractor pull, three-on-three basketball, a softball tournament, a parade at 11 a.m., horseshoes, a midway with games and amusements, karaoke, a garden tractor AaUgame and, of course, the ox roast sandwiches. Chamber ‘Business After Hours’ slated The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce is inviting members, businesses, employees and non-members to “Business After Hours" at the Depot Law Offices from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 15. The evening will be highlighted by networking and hors' d'oeuvres. The Depot Law Offices are located at 222 W Apple St. ‘CPR Saturday’ will be Aug. 10 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a "CPR Saturday" Aug. 10 at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. 708 W. Main St., between M-37 and Tho.nappie Kellogg High School. Participants will learn cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation, standard first aid for adults, youths and infants, as well as the Heimlich maneuver. The training will enable those taking part to get cer­ tification needed for day care licensing with the Slate of Michigan. Cost for the entire class is $45 per per­ son. Those who just need CPR or first aid training will be charged $24. Coffee, sweet rolls and juice will he served, but participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch. For more information, call 945-3122. Founders Weekend will be Aug. 9, 10 The annual Delton Founders Weekend will be held Friday and Saturday. Aug. 9 and 10 Most of the events will take place at the Delton Kellogg school grounds off M-43. Some of the activities will be arts and crafts, bingo, a fashion show, karaoke, a bench press lift-a-ihon. a horseshoe tour­ nament. a talent show, a Las Vegas Night at the Delton VFW. pancake breakfast, three-on-three basketball, children's rides, antique tractors, a dunk tank, entertainment, a talent show, the Gull Creek Cloggers. a parade, tours of the Bernard Museum, square dancing, dulcimer music and a gospel musk con­ cert at Faith United Methodist Church. Queen Monika Samis and her court will reign over the festivities. The grand marshals for the parade, which will step off at I p.m. Saturday, will be George ’Bud” and Doris Leonard For more information, call the Founders Weekend hotline at (616) 623-2020 for Ward Weiler, picking up a plurality with 49.5 percent. Bailey said he was pleased with the voting results overall because nearly all of the in­ cumbents were returned to office. "That says the board as a whole has done a good job. that we have the confidence of the voters.. We hope it says the voters are pleased with the direction the board is go­ ing." Bailey commented. He added that he w as glad the campaign for his seal did not get nasty. Newman edged Mark Englerth 402 to 362. taking 52.6 percent of the vote, in the clos­ est board race of the day. Democrat Melvin Goebel, who was unopposed in his primary, collected 147 votes. He and Newman will meet in the Nov. 5 general election Herrington also had a squeaker . with Clyde Morgan, who was supported by sev­ eral sitting members of the board. Herring­ ton has been accused publicly of not being "a team player" by Newman and Commis­ sioner Tim Burd. He defeated Morgan 444 to 391, getting 53 percent of the vote. But he said he was disappointed that more challengers did not win seals in the primary "I thought perhaps the people of Barry County would want to send more enlight­ ened minds to the board. We had some excel­ lent people running. But John Barnett will be a definite asset on the board." Herrington has been critical of the current board members, accusing them of micro managing and unwilling to implement "modem management practices." Two immunization clinics scheduled The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have two immunization clinics in Hastings and Delton. The Delton clinic will be from 2 to 3.30 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 14. at the Faith United Methodist Church The Hastings clinic will be at the Health Department building, 110 W. Center St. No appointment is necessary, but parents should bring their children's im­ munization records. Most immuniza­ tions are free. For more information, call the Health Department at 945-9516. M» artMi A . r Libertarian'joins Senate candidates Libertarian candidate Kenneth Proctor of Charlotte will join Democrat Carl Levin and Republican Ronna Romney on the ballot in the race for the U.S. Senate on Nov. *. Proctor has run for Congress twice from the Seventh Congressional District, now served by Republican Nick Smith, receiving 13 percent of the vote once. The Seventh District includes Maple Grove, Assyria, Johnstown and Baltimore townships in Allegan County. "The biggest difference that separates me from the Democrat or the Republican is that I will fight to downsize the government, drastically downsize taxes, balance the budget and make Social Security solvent, and I will fight to get it done now. not down the road somewhere after the next couple of elections." National Bank wins another top rating National Bank of Hastings has been awarded its 27th consecutive five star rating, according to Bauer Financial Reports, a Flonda-bascd research and rating firm. The award ranks National Bank superior for safety, strength and performance. The five-star rating, the highest on a scale from zero to five, is based on analysis of March 31. 1996, financial data as filed with federal regulators. It indicates that National Bank of Hastings' tangible capital ratio exceeded twice the level required by federal regulations and the bank is soudly invested and profitable Larry Komstadt, chairman, president and chief executive officer, said Na­ tional Bank has demonstrated uninter­ rupted excellence in banking with the 27 consecutive five-star ratings. Master gardening classes to start The 1996 master gardening class series will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 22. with most sessions slated for the Barry County Courts and Law Building meeting room. Cost of the course is $165 for 40 hours of classes on everything from soil to or­ namental. from household pests to apple trees. Certification includes 40 hours of volunteer community service within one year of completing the class. A non-refundable $25 fee must tie paid by Aug. 10. with the balance paid by the night of the first session. Applications arc available at the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service office or by calling 948-1862 The board recently accused him of making inappropriate long distance phone calls as taxpayers' expense and of collecting the most in per diem pay for attending meetings. Democrat C. Richard Bennett was unop­ posed in the primary and collected 127 votes. He and Herrington will square off in the Nov. 5 general election. Rod Goebel turned back two challengers by gaining a plurality of votes. He polled 292 voles, former Commissioner Mark Doster had 188 and James Alden had 124. Goebel had 48.3 percent of the vote. In the Second District, Republican Robert Wenger and Democratic challenger John Lof­ tus were unopposed, with 704 and 106 votes, respectively. They will meet on Nov. 5 in a rematch of their race two years ago. Fifth District Commissioner Tim Burd, a Republican, was unopposed with 646 voles and he does not have any opposition on the ballot in November. growing town and we want to be a part of that." But Commission Member Fred Kogge said he still believes that the project doesn't meet three tests of the city ordinance. He said the project would create more noise and odors from vehicles, safety hazards, increased traffic, would set a precedent and is not com­ patible with the city's master plan for lowdensity housing. Nonetheless, to get the debate going again, he moved to have the hospital's re­ quest granted under certain conditions spelled out by Director of Public Services and Plan­ ning Commission Member Jeff Mansfield. The conditions include having the hours the lot is open posted as 6:30 a.m. to dusk or daylight to 6:30 p.m., a timed lighting system, controlled access gates with card key entry only, pedestrian signage on Green Street and well marked crossings on the pavement, more dense landscaping and heightened berm, accommodation of stormwater and elimination of a traffic is­ land. The vole to approve was 4-4, with Mans­ field, Mayor Frank Campbell, Vice Chair­ man Harry Adrounie and Bonnie Ballinger voting affirmative, and Kogge, Jim Wiswell. Randy Teegardin and Mike Hubert voting against it Hubert expressed concerns about what the hospital will do in the future. "I don’t think this will be their last expan­ sion." he said Xthink it's in the Ijest inter­ est of the hospital to build that lot', but I'm concerned for the neighbors." When asked what the hospital's plans are for the future. Gee replied that changes these days in health care are so rapid it is haz­ ardous to make any predictions. For example, he said, the health care in­ dustry braced for tough times when Bill Clinton was elected 3 1/2 years ago. but it actually has benefited from actions and ac­ tions by the federal government since then. Therefore, it's hard to see into the future. "We'd hale to give you a five-year plan and then do something different," Gee said. Bill Cusack, Pennock's director of grounds and maintenance, said the hospital will re­ main licensed for 89 beds and the home health care industry is booming, therefore it's highly unlikely that the hospital itself will expand. Gee said, "We have no plans (now) for fur­ ther expansion than what you sec.” Teegardin said he was concerned about set­ ting a precedent for other developers to come in and do as they wish. But Mansfield said each developer's request must be considered on its own merits, not on what other things have been done. Campbell said. "We re not setting a prece­ dent. It has happened before in this city when I was growing up. The only difference now is that a group (of neighboring resi­ dents) got together and made a lot of noise." Gee added that a hospital is a perfectly le­ gal use on the property being considered. Teegardin also said he's not sure a mental health facility and fitness center is part of a hospital's service to a community. But Harry Doele replied that the fitness center is a significant part of the total con­ cept of health care because of recent empha­ sis on preventive care and on rehabilitation. Neil Gardner asked what will happen if the six lots on Walnut Street don't sell. Gee re­ sponded that Pennock won't do anything with those lots, even if they don't sell. Adrounie maintained that each member of the Planning Commission must deal with the questions objectively, according to the local ordinance. "We have to pul aside our personal feel­ ings and look al the law." he said The commission then defeated 5-3 a mo­ tion to deny Pennock's request. Teegardin was the member who joined the four who earlier had voted to approve the project. However, when the vote to approve came up again, the 4-4 deadlock held. So the matter was tabled until Sept. 3. Penrod and representatives from the neigh­ bors and the hospital and perhaps a member of the commission will meet "as soon as possible" to try to see if something can be worked out that's acceptable to all parties. EXTRA COPIES off The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! Emmet Herrington Lew Newman <Ihi> vrftL -.«• . »-'trfcn*> tlw ri-rtn AtM* Primary vote totalsup,.. Hoekstra (Second District) and Vent Ehieijj) J-Ad Graphics News Service Tuesday's primary election drew 10.152 people to the polls, up from 7,963 two years ago. According to Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma, the number who cast their ballots was about 29 percent of the 35,000 registered voters. Statewide projections had only about 18 percent of registered voters participating in the election. There were few surprises in Barry County's vote totals. One was that Jim Nicholson edged Ronna Romney in the Republican U.S. Senate nomination race here 3,764 to 3,444, but Romney won in the statewide tally with 53 percent of the vole. Though he had no opposition. Democratic incumbent Carl Levin polled 1,437 voles. Other Republican incumbents who breezed without opposition were Congressmen Peter (Third District). State Rep. Terry Geiger* Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley. ClerijP Boersma, Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer, Treasurer Sue Vandecar and Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer. 19’* There were five write-in voles for-’’ surveyor, but no one sought the position. •’«" Seventh District Congressman NicfcM Smith of Addison had primary opposition '•« for his seat from Doug Myers of Tecumseh,but prevailed handily, 701 to 280. In the ni entire district, which includes Maple Grove: t'*» Assyria. Johnstown and Baltimore*-* townships. Smith carried 75 percent of the vote. Hoekstra in November will face Democrat Dan Kruszynski and Ehlers will meet Betsy* Flory in a rematch of the 1994 contest. ’□ Geiger will be challenged in November by* Democrat Larry Raffier. :• M Circuit Court rules against latest suit vs. asphalt plant f by Jason Carr Staff Writer Circuit Court Judge James Fisher ruled last Thursday that thdrBarry County Road Commission docs have the authority to own and operate an asphalt plant. The suit, brought by nine Baltimore Township residents and Wolverine Paving of Middleville, contended that the commission did not have authority under the Michigan Constitution to operate an asphalt plant and that under the Michigan County Highway Law. could not use money from the gas lax to operate the plant. Tom Downs, attorney for the plaintiffs, argued that counties were only permitted to hire professional services and manual labor and to purchase equipment to help their workers do their job. but not to build that equipment. He said that, for example, while a road commission could buy wheelbarrows, it could not own a factory to build the wheelbarrows. Road Commission attorney T.J. Ackert said that the Michigan Constitution says that all powers delegated to the counties "shall be construed liberally in their favor." which could reasonably imply the county's authority to operate the plant. He added that the law setting up the gas tax stales those funds are to be used for maintenance and ac­ quisitions. with the acquisitions being con­ strued to mean machines, tools and appli­ ances. and so with the liberal interpretation set in the Constitution would give (he county the authority to operate the asphalt plant. Ackert said two other cases have been de­ cided in Cass and Lenawee counties, which upheld the idea that those counties could op­ erate asphalt plants and that the Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that a county road commission has the authority to operate ait asphalt plant. "This is nothing more than a political ha- . rassment case." Ackert said. "Opponents of'1 the asphalt plant have not come up with any facts and are filing lawsuits," while asking the court to impose punitive sanctions against the plaintiffs. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley rf1 iterated the Road Commission's implied au­ thority to operate an asphalt plant and us£ gas tax funds for that purpose, calling the plaintiffs* contentions "a frivolous claim." Judge Fisher, as in the Gordon Dudley" case two weeks prior, said the court's role^' was to act only as a referee. He agreed with’ the Road Commission's defense that they ' had implied authority under the stale Consti­ tution to operate an asphalt plant. Fisher re­ jected Ackert's request for sanctions, saying "This is a very clear case, but I don't think ft would be helpful to impose sanctions on the plaintiff." After the hearing. Ackert said "The court made the right decision. Judge Fisher statelf the authority is clear — (the Road Commis­ sion) can own and operate an asphalt plant This case was brought simply to politically* harass the county liecausc the Asphalt Pavers' Association can simply not present any facts that contradict the benefits an asphalt plant* will bring to the county." Plaintiffs' attorney Jim Brown said. "We’re disappointed, but we understand the judge'4 reasoning and that he felt the voters should decide. There are always numerous underly^* mg issues that can't be brought into a court case, but that the voters can decide on." In Tuesday's primary election, the asphalt plant issue was defeated by a count of 5,714 to 3.565. ' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 8, 1996 — Page 3 Campaign finance reform like the weather, says Common Cause by David T. Young Editor weather — everybody seems to talk, but no­ body actually does anything about it. ;*That was the impression at First Friday lijt week from Karen Holcomb Merrill. Michigan’s executive director of Common Qiuse. a non-partisan lobbying group ffliindcd nearly 30 years ago by former Hpalth. Education and Welfare Secretary Jflbn Gardner. .'Many lawmakers recently have given the idpa plenty of lip service, but nothing actu­ ally has been done, except with passage in Michigan of term limits. And that move doesn't really change the way campaigns are financed. . "By simply saying you can't run any more doesn't deal with the problem.” Holcomb Merrill said. She noted that 83 percent of the public has expressed interest in changing the way politicians get money to run for office, and their lack of ability or unwillingness to re­ form the system has led to the further disil­ lusionment and apathy from the public. The perceived problem is that money has too mych influence on elections and policy. "Campaign finance reform affects all of ufT she said. "It affects the laws made in Washington and Lansing and the decisions rriade closer to home... This is not simply a foperal problem. The line between fund-raisiqf and making laws is blurred." •Holcomb Merrill said today's campaign fi­ nance problems are the result of well intentioned legislation from the 1970s during the Watergate era. Before then, political candi­ dates relied heavily on individuals for sup­ port, which ultimately could lead to politi­ cians being "owned" by the wealthy. When that practice was reformed, the re­ sultant loophole was the creation of political action committees (PACs), groups of like* minded people coming together to make the contributions much larger. 1 he reform then stopped wealthy individuals from buying candidates, but it created special interest groups that could pool their monetary re­ sources and gel their message to lawmakers loud and clear. Meanwhile, left out of the loop have been ordinary Americans, creating the feeling that government is of the special interests, by the social interests and for special interests •5t's another case of something that started oct as a reform that's become something that needs to be reformed." Holcomb Merrill said. One of the biggest loopholes these days is "soft money." which enables a wealthy indi­ vidual to contribute up to $200,000 to a his 11 election campaigns, he went door to door, yet not one constituent talked about party and have it earmarked to a specific politician. One particular special interest that's been getting a lot of publicity lately is the to­ bacco looby, which has given more than $20 million to members of Congress. The re­ sult? Despite all the tough talk about keep­ ing tobacco out of minors' hands. Holcomb Merrill said little if anything has been done to regulate it. Another huge special interest is the health care industry, which has given Congress about $50 million since 1985. Also high on the list are large corporations seeking perks and lax breaks Among the current top contributors to the Republican Party arc the Phillip Morris to­ bacco company, the R.J. Reynolds tobacco company. AT&T and the Brown & Williamson tobacco company. Leading the way in giving to Democrats AT&T, an in­ vestment firm and MCI. At the state level, tobacco contributions lead the league, but casino gambling inter­ ests, both pro and con. have been pumping a lol of money into the state political cam­ paigns of 1996. And the auto insurance lobby and Michigan Trial Lawyers Associa­ tion have been spending a great deal of money for and against auto insurance reform measures. She estimated that lobbyists on behalf of corporate welfare will contribute as much as $265 billion over the next five years. Perhaps the best example of how blatant influence peddling can get was the Auto Dealers Association's actions last spring. It seems tbe auto dealers* group made a $2,500 to Michigan House Republicans working on a bill to exempt the sales tax on the differ­ ence between the price of a new car and a trade-in. which would have sparked car sales. Though the bill was reported out of commit­ tee. Gov. John Engler promised a veto. The auto dealers group then declared they wanted their money back and had the check stopped. "This shows the connection between the fund-raising and policy making process." Holcomb Merrill said. Then there are politicians who claim they don't take PAC money, but accept it from other sources, like "soft money." She said Common Cause recently backed a non-partisan campaign finance reform bill considered by Congress. Presidential candi­ date Bob Dole did not support it when he was Senate Majority Leader, but his succes- campaign finance reform. You don't think it affects you. but it docs." Holcomb Merrill answered. "My sense is that nothing will be accomplished until two things happen — term limits or a major scandal." Dwyer added, in response to the report of the auto dealers' contribution later with­ drawn. "In most countries, if 1 wrote a check and then a law wasn't passed, then tried to take the check back, it would be a major scandal." In the United Slates. Holcomb Merrill said, "the average person goes homes and says. Oh. well. It's just the way it is. it’s the way the process works' We've become accustomed to it (scandal in politics)." When asked whether a ballot initiative is possible, she said that was tried long ago was found to be too expensive. Carl McIntyre said that when it is sug­ Karen Holcomb Merrill discusses campaign finance reform with Jim Pino at the First Fnday senes forum. sor. Trent Lott, at least had the issue brought to the floor, where it was filibus­ tered to death. U.S. Senator Carl Levin voted to end the filibuster and have a vote on the bill, but Spencer Abraham voted "no" on the issue. In the House, the measure was brought up during "Reform Week." and Speaker Newt Gingrich set up a task force headed by Sec­ ond District Congressman Peter Hoekstra, who represents the western third of Barry County. But other similar proposals came forward, ones tliat Common Cause considered by be phony and partisan. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Superintendent: $85,900 Director of Operation Services: $67,250 Director of Education Services: $66,000 Business Manager: $50,250 High School Principal: $68,250 Middle School Principal: $61,900 High School. Middle School Assistant Principals: $49300 average Elementary School Principals: $58,550 average Top teacher salary: $57,777 Beginning teacher salary: $27,206 Board of Education President: $90/year Board of Education Secretary & Treasurer $92.50/year Board of Education Vice President and Trustees: $50/year DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Superintendent: $86,500 Community School Director. $40,340 Athletic Director $50329 High School Principal: $65,825 Middle School Principal: $60,101 Elementary School Principal: $59328 High School Assistant Principal: $56,175 Middle School Assistant Principal: $55,630 Elementary School Assistant Principal: $55,084 Top teacher salary: $55,135 Average teacher salary: $44,631 Beginning teacher salary: $27342 School Board Members: $30 per meeting THORNAPPLE-KELLOGG SCHOOLS Superintendent: $80,000 Assistant Superintendent: $65,000 Special Education Director $61,700 Business Manager. $50,350 High School Principal: $72,000 Middle School Principal: $70,900 High School Assistant Principal: $56,000 Elementary Principal: $67,000 average Top teacher salary: $53,869 Average teacher salary $34,896 Beginning teacher salary: $28,800 School Board Members $ 15 per meeting candidates far away, she said. "We think that if you need to be indebted to somebody, they should be your own constituents." But she noted that it takes a lot of money to run for office these days. "Sometimes, it takes as much as a million dollars, and you're not going to raise that much going door to door and having spaghetti dinners." Holcomb Merrill said Third District Con­ considered phony. One of the most damaging loopholes in current campaign finance law is that there are no spending limits for individuals in local "If I was running for mayor of Lansing, someone conceivably could give me a mil­ lion dollars," Holcomb Merrill said. Much of the difficulty in getting campaign finance reform bills passed, she said, is that the ones who stand to lose with the legisla­ tion are the lawmakers themselves. "Many don't want to place limits on themselves," she said. However, one good thing ^boul term iim- ’i !• biluri .411 < l/*> School employees’ salaries compared LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Superintendent: $75,142 Assistant Superintendent: $63,357 to $68,032 Special Education Director: $55,074 to $59,982 Athletic Director: $45,700 to $52,635 Finance Director: $41.200 High School Principal: $61,800 to $66,473 Junior High Principal: $55,568 to $64,916 Assistant High School Principal: $52,452 to $57,125 Assistant Junior High Principal: $47,133 to $51,366 Elementary Principal: $52,452 to $57,125 Top teacher salary: $50,826 Average teacher salary: $36,149 Common Cause. Holcomb Merrill said, has a motto, "No permanent enemies, and no permanent friends." When asked about outside money given to gressman Vem Ehlers, who represents Hast­ ings and 6 1/2 townships in Barry County, voted for the legislation Common Cause iOl The Hastings Board of Education recently approved new contracts for school adminis­ trators. The following is a list of Hastings' administrators' salaries, along with a com­ parison of salaries received by administrators in other schools in Barry County. Also included are average teacher salaries in each district, beginning teacher salaries, top teacher salaries, and compensation for school board members. its is that a good chunk of the members of the House and Senate in Michigan will be serving their last terms in 1997 and 1998, so newcomers might be more willing to help make changes. Meanwhile, what can ordinary citizens do? "I encourage you to do what you can — study the issues and participate (in the pro­ cess)." Holcomb Merrill said. "Don't be apa­ thetic and turned off." In the question and answer session. Robert Dwyer noted that former State Rep. Lynn Jondahl told a First Friday audience that in gested that the public instead finance politi­ cal campaigns, they "throw up their hands in horror." Average teacher salary: $36,149 Beginning teacher salary: $26,472 School Board President: $200 per year + $15 per meeting School Board Members: $15 per meeting MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Superintendent: $69335 Special Education Director $51.030 Athletic Director/Elementary Principal: $40,000 High School Principal: $60,814 High School Assistant Principal: $55,339 Elementary Principals: range of $54,082 to $55318 Top teacher salary: $47,951 Average teacher salary: $38,012 Beginning teacher salary: $23,300 School Board Members: $200/year Festival features music, fun Larry Nigh, formerly a piano player for country and western singer Willie Nelson, was one of the many performers at the second annual West Michigan Music Festival, held last Saturday at Porrttt Park on Chief Noonday Road. The festival was held to raise funds for Barry Community Hospice and Love Inc. Nigh was with his band Mule Shoe. Also performing was Humble Pie, Mad Dog Chartie Hawkins, Swamp Dawg, V.C., Goofus. Harry Lukus, Tim Bracket, and R.U. Blues Experience. Business-Industry-Education luncheon slated for Aug. 26 The 14th annual Business-Industry-Educa lion (B-I-E) luncheon, co-sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and the Hast ings Area Cnamber of Commerce, will be conducted at noon Monday. Aug. 26. in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Guest speaker will be attorney Carole Bos. co-founder and president of the Grand Rapids legal firm Bos and Glazier and author of the book "Life is a NonSlop Event." Lunch will be served, so the price of ad­ mission is $5.50 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance at the Hastings Schools administration office. Hastings High School, tbe Hastings Cham­ ber of Commerce. J-Ad Graphics, and WBCH The annual B-l-E meeting has served as the official "school-community kickoff" of the new academic year for the past 13 years, and enables the community’s residents and school staff members to focus on bow to work together for the benefit of the commu­ nity's young people. In addition to writing one book, Bos has been a contributing author for three books about the legal profession, and has written numerous articles for professional journals. She is on the faculty of the University of Michigan Law School's Institute of Contin­ uing Legal Education. She has been a na­ tional lecturer for several professional groups. She is also a trustee of the Grand Valley Foundation and a member of the Interna­ tional Platform Association. Donna Davis braved dunk tank waters to raise money. /■cfirertfse... in The Hastings BANNER C0/f...945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. National Guard member Dennis Cook (left) tries the barbeque supplied by Lance Guy of Lance BBQ. The126th Signal Co. of the Michigan National Guard of Kalamazoo donated their time to provide security services for the event. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8, 1996 Communication from Congressman FINANCIAL f NICK SMITH 104th Congress The Congress that started 19 months ago is winding down. Although we'll meet again in September to take up the partial-birth abortion ban veto override, the immigration bill, and finish the appropriations process, the 104th Congress is nearly over and it's appropriate to begin to assess the accomplishments of this historic Congress. In January 1995, I outlined my goals for this Congress I cited the reform proposals that were adopted early in the 104th Con­ gress. the Contract with America, and a balanced budget. But. as I wrote then, more important than any specific legislative pro- nghts and responsibilities to the American people." Despite some setbacks. I believe that Congress has succeeded in moving toward the goals it set for itself. First of all, we complied with all the items in the Contract with America and enacted about two-thirds of it into law — including the anti-crime provisions, criminal alien deporta­ tion, unfunded mandate reform, paperwork reduction legislation, and securities litigation reform. This Congress has also passed into law several pieces of groundbreaking legislation: • Freedom to Farm legislation that will phase out production farm subsidies com­ pletely over seven years. • The first comprehensive telecommunica­ tions legislation passed in 60 yean. This law will allow foil competition in the markets for fumshrdby Mark D. Christenson of Edward D. Jones & local telephone service and cable television. • Bipartisan health insurance reform that ensures workers don’t lose their health in­ surance when they change jobs. It also allows for the creation of medical savings accounts (MSAs). • Historic welfare reform to require work and encourage personal responsibility. This is the most significant reform of the failed welfare system since its creation. The House and Senate passed the first balanced budget since 1969. Before this Con­ gress was convened, the President and his aides were saying that it was okay to run $200 billion annual deficits into the foreseeable future. Al the end of this Congress, while there are substantial disagreements about how to reach a balanced budget, no one disputes the validity of the goal. Moreover, we’ve made great progress toward making govern­ ment smaller, cheaper, and more efficient. We've eliminated 270 federal programs, agencies, offices and projects. Hundreds more have been cut substantially. As a result, for the first time ever, this Congress cut federal discretionary spending by $53 billion and achieved the lowest deficit in 14 years. I'm proud of this record, and of having been able to participale in the most significant Congress in a generation. Admittedly, our reach has exceeded our grasp in some areas. However, 1 feel that we’ve begun to restore personal responsibility and self-reliance as principles of American government. We've begun to make government smaller and more accountable. It's about time. from our readers Smart investors watch inflation Understand inflation, and you’ll know where to put your money. In March 1980. inflation reached 14.6 per­ cent, its highest point m almost half a century. During that period of unprecendented rising prices, real estate investmems seemed to offer a chance to beat inflation. You needed in­ vestments that provided annual returns of almost 15 percent just to stay even — and assets such as real estate appeared to offer that. At that time. Dr. Gary Shilling, a respected economist and financial analyst, suggested in his book “Is Inflation Ending? Are You Ready?" that inflation had peaked and would begin a steady decline. He further suggested that investors should change direction, mov­ ing from tangibles such as real estate — which prospers during inflationary times — to finan­ cial assets such as stocks and bonds. Dr. Shilling was right. Those who correctly Managing relationship conflict In a recent column, 1 talked about tending the garden of our marriages. I suggested that one of the ways we tend our relationship is by allowing differences of opinion and learning In any great marriage there will be conflict. This may surprise you. But if you stop and tivities, but after the first day. she was not allowed to go back. I had already discussed with a YMCA official that Crystal was in­ terested in helping with the activities, not to I drop off between seven and nine children a day and knowing Crystal would be there to keep on eye on her brothers and sisters and the day care children made me more at ease with the swim trips and the all-day trips. But Crystal was told she could not be at volunteer helper and she was not allowed to have anything to do with the activities. to participate Who are we to tell a 13 V> -yearold girt (or boy) who is still interested in being a kid. "you are loo old." Isn’t that why most parents have their daughters on birth control? Aren't any of you worried about your young children? I'm very happy to have a daughter who would rather participate in activities than to want to walk the streets in small groups, where parents And wouldn't we rather have something for thoae in between (al that awkward age) kids to do than to Id than find things that could get them into trouble? What are we doing to help give our kids healthy things to do? Why can't we do something to get some activities going for these kids? I'd be more than happy to become a particiLet's do something for our kids to keep them younger! Laurie Yesh Hastings Roadside spraying leads to blight water, posing a severe threat to wildlife, fish. My wife and I have been visitors to Barry County for many years. It has been a destina­ tion of choice because of its hills, lakes, woods ano pleasant green roadways. Sadly to say. we were appalled and dismayed on our moat recent trip last week to find miles and miles of ugly blight along the sides of the country roads such as Norris Road and Keller Road. Shrubs, trees, and other vegetation had been poisoned by a heavily sprayed application of chemical herbicides and were now dead or dying. The poison spray appeared to be in­ discriminately applied by a powerful hose or sprayer, killing trees 20 feet or more from the road. Where the road abutted ponds or wetlands, the spray obviously reached the HastingsBaNNER Drvotrd to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Many yean ago. Barry County sprayed herthe destructive practice. Why has the poison­ ing now resumed? The spraying is a foolish economy, not only because it makes roadsides unsighhy. but also because the chemicals seep into the undergroundwaler supply. If this regrettable practice continues to blight the Barry landscape, wc shall be sorely tempted to visit elsewhere, in locations where beauty and ecological concerns are more valued Charles G. Staples Chicago mance. it would probably be inflation. So when the Fed talks about inflation, investors listen. — STOCKS-4 The following prices are from ttjte close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the ' pre­ vious week. We make our kids grow up too fast children growing up in todays society. I fake my chiIdren to Bob King Park for the Y-activities. and I have a 13H year-old anticipated the end of runaway inflation and moved their assets accordingly prospered. The Dow Jones Industrial Average penetrated 1000 and is now over 5000. Today, even with reasonable economic growth, many economists say the Federal Reserve has succeeded in controlling infla­ tion An average 3.5 percent inflation rate, which the country has experienced over the past five yean, is manageable in a healthy economy Reasonable inflation results in controlled spending Dunng the 1970s and 1980s. Americans bought as soon as they could (or sooner), rather than run the risk of paying higher prices later. Today's more stable infla­ tion eliminates the rush to buy and has made it possible for discounters like Wal-Mart and Home Depot to exist. Retailers like these must be able to count on stable prices in order to discount them. Fortunately , more investors are beginning to understand inflation and how it affects their investment choices. In today's economy, peo­ ple are investing more in financial assets than in property. In 1995, for example, total mutual fund investment grew by S662.4 billion, or 30.6 percent. And according to data compiled from Barron's and Dean Wit­ ter, more money was invested in stocks and mutual funds in 1995 than in residential real estate. This has not occurred since the early 1970s. Does this mean that real estate is no longer a sound investment? Certainly not. In fact, more people are able to buy homes today because mortgage rates are affordably low. The difference is that during inflationary times, people purchased homes with the intent of quick resale for a hefty profit. With today's lower inflation, however, people are buying be two authentic partners. When we are authentic with each other we can freely and fully express ourselves. If we freely express our 'thoughts and opinions we will inevitably fiwj ourselves with different thoughts and opi­ nions than our partner. As Dr. Neil Clark Warren, noted in a recent "Focus un the Family" article. "A marriage in which each person brings ideas, attitudes, and approaches even to the point of creating disagreements — is a marriage that will build on the best that both partners have to offer." Unfortunately, many couples do not learn to manage these differences. Mismanaged con­ flict has the potential to very quickly destroy a relationship. On the other hand, couples who decide to eliminate all conflict in the hope of keeping peace will also pay a price. The only sure way to avoid conflict is to stifle oneself and then hide the growing frustration that is inevitable. Over time, these relationships The answer lies in learning to resolve con­ flicts and blend the uniqueness of both part­ ners. Dr. Warren provides the following tips that help manage conflict: • Recognize marriage as a "we" business — a marriage starts to shrivel when it becomes a matter of two "1’1." • Process the data as quickly as possible — prolonged conflict is not productive. Get dif­ ferences out in the open and deal with them. • Stick to the subject — don’t throw in the kitchen sink. Deal with the matter at hand. • Don't intimidate or call names — no mat­ ter bow intense the disagreement It is easy for you to become threatened in a disagree­ ment and lash out in order to preserve or pro­ tect oneself. However, this behavior only serves to intensify conflict further. It’s better to call a time out and cool down. Public Opinion Turn up your listening sensitivity when mg. resoluticn has begun. To be listened to • Practice give and take — the marriage partnership requires give and take to be successful • Celebrate every victory — recognize the successful resolution of the conflict There’s truth in the old axiom "Making up is the best Conflict — it doesn't need to be squelched. But if also doesn't have to be destructive. Learning io manage the differences that arise in our relationship takes time, effort, and pa­ tience. It's part of the bard work of marriage. Close Change AT&T 547t Ameritech 58 Anheuser-Busch 737a Chrysler 29s/8 CMS Energy 307e Coca Cola 497. Dow Chemical 767# Exxon 837a Family Dollar 16’/4 Ford 33s/. General Motors 517a TCF Financial 387. 2374 Hastings Mfg. IBM 109s/. JCPenney 517. Johnson & Johnson 507a Kmart 10s/. 767. Kellogg Company McDonald's 477? 4274 Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 1674 Spartan Motors 67. Upjohn 43 Gold 388.55 Silver 5.0s Dow Jones 5696.11 Volume 349,000,000 + 3»f. + 3'/« + 2’la + r/« + 17a ♦ i*h + 27t + 37« —7? + 27* + 3*1. + 1’ri + »/. +'h -'1. + 2*/i + 3.95 -OB + 214.10 4— - The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: .? • AN letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone < number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld al the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • AN letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses win not be accepted .; • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo determined by the editor. ' • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Why low primary turnout 5 ■I who bother to go to the polls, with less than one in four expected to vote. Why do you think there is such a low turnout of people in primaries? 1952N froadwvy Hastnga Ml 48058-06C2 (616) 845-8554 • NEWSROOM David T Young (Edoor) * Karen Mauck Barbara Gail Cmtfy Smith Keisea Habecker James Jensen Mandy Mabel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Ctowftarf ads accepted Monday mroug Frday 8 am. to 530 p m . Saturday 8 X am. - Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howel Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Ken Windes, Hastings: “Maybe because people Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year r adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER. Sand address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Mecosta: feel forced to choose a "I think people are pret­ ty much disgusted with particular party.” Robb Huebner, Hastings: “Maybe it’s lack of in­ Betty Krause, Hastings: "People aren't that Roy StBdd, Hastings: "Probably because there’s a lot of negative ads and manure spreading. politically minded. They politicians in general. terest or the heat. Maybe they (voters) just don’t They make promises, but know or care.’’ minds. Unless it really af­ We don't know which side fects them, they just don't to take, and if you don’t when they get into office it's a different story " have other things on their go over old papers, you don't know what's going OB.” Hattagr. "Maybe it's • lack of good people to vote for. Maybe it's the heat." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 8, 1996 — Page 5 Few surprises seen in Barry County township elections Barry County's township primaries pro­ . due cd few surprises, but the supervisors' . races in Castleton and Orangeville townships were decided by six and four voles, respeclively. The following is a roundup of area town­ ' ship election results: Barry Township Incumbent Trustee Arnold Lawrence was returned to office, but incumbent Amol . Kenyon was ousted by Roger Turner Jr. The final tally was Lawrence with 182. Turner with 178 and Kenyon with 167. Carlton Township Incumbent Supervisor David Kaiser easily defeated Eldcn Shcllcnbargcr 311-132. A one-quarter mill renewal for ambulance equipment through the year 2(XK) was ap­ proved 345-167. Castleton Township In the supervisor's primary, incumbent Justin Cooley defeated former Barry Count) Board of Commissions Chairman Orvin Moore by a count of 186-180. A three-quarter mill renewal for fire equipment through the year 2000 was ap- proved 264-180 and a one-quarter null re­ newal for ambulance equipment through the year 2000 was approved 268-177. Cooley said, "I think 1 almost made a mis­ take by not getting out and campaigning — I only had maybe two signs out. But I ap­ preciate the people voting for me and I'll try and do what I've been doing for 23 years." Hastings Township All township officials were running unop­ posed. but a proposal to recoup a millage rollback was defeated 521-184. Hope Township Incumbent Supervisor Patncia Albert de- George London John Gates fcated her two opponents John Hosier and Douglas Zaccanclh. Albert received 278 votes to Hosier s 148 and Zaccanelli's 39. In the clerk's race. Sylvia Forster defeated Bar­ bara Cichy 244-215 In the trustees' contest, incumbent John Woods received 279. Roger Adams had 263 and David VanKovenng 150. The top two were elected. Albert said. "I guess we had a little com­ petition which made it more interesting. I'm very happy with the results." A one mill renewal for fire protection and cemetery maintenance through I9<>9 was approved 363-186 and a one mill road re­ newal through 1999 was approved 352-203. A .1929 mill increase for additional fire pro­ tection was rejected 308-226 while a pro­ posal for a .1232 mill for additional road maintenance was rejected 320-227. Irving Township There were no contested township pri­ maries, but a one and a half mill renewal for fire protection was approved 232-107. Johnstown Township Incumbent Supervisor Barbara Earl de­ feated Bob Worthington 231-125 and incum­ bent Treasurer Wilma Strickland defeated Karmen Whittemore 222-141. Earl will face Democrat Sandra Blackbum in November. In the trustees contest, incumbent Wesley Robinson was ousted by Dcana Powell. Incumbent Wendell Strickland led the contest with 228 votes, compared to Powell's 153 and Robinson's 129. Orangeville Township Former Barry County zoning enforcement officer John Gales defeated Wilbur Burger 68-64. A one and a half mill renewal for road construction through 1999 was approved 246-133. Gates commented. "It was a thin margin... I ran not because I had a large issue, but be­ cause the incumbent supervisor is retiring and I decided I could do the job. I look for­ ward to meeting with as many people as I can to find out their views in the few David Kaiser PROPOSALS continued from page 1 He said the Road Commission will finish the summer work it has planned, but might have to make some adjustments in ocher ■ Work if there isn't an increase in the state gasoline tax in the near future. He said the .revenue the county has received from the gasoline tax has decreased 8.75 percent in . the last four months. "Unless there's a significant gas tax increase we'll have to make significant adjustments to stay in the black," Kineman said. In Baltimore Township, where the proposed asphalt plant site is located, voters defeated the millage 319-108. In Barry Township, voters were deadlocked 212-212 over the issue. Just two votes defeated the millage in Woodland Township. 208-206. It was more than a two-io-one trounce in the city of Hastings, with a vote of 1,060-449. Animal shelter Humane Society President Kathy Wiggins said the animal shelter millage defeat was disappointing. "I’m sorry to think there isn’t going to be a new shelter based on county (tax) funding. "I guess the people have spoken." Wiggins said. "I'm sorry not enough people in the community felt there was a desperate need to feel changes should be made at the shelter.’’ The voter turnout was "not a fair • VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL i August 19, 20, 21 • 10-11:30 A.M. Theme: TEAM UP WITH JESUS I Public Notice Johnstown Township 1 j Call: 945-2938 or 948-4201 Barry Co. Church of Christ i. 541 N. M^higan Ave. (Comer State Rd.) Land Use Advisory Committee will be presenting the proposed land use map on August 13, 1996 at 7 pm at the Johnstown Township Hall. ’ An investment group made up of senior jnanagement at E.W. Bliss. Clearing-Niagara Inc., and Timothy Kelleher of Clearingbliagara. have announced plans to combine khrec companies into one. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS • It was reported that they have secured financing and entered agreements to purchase {assets and liabilities of Clearing-Niagara and {Bliss and that of Parts Plus. { Parts Plus is a marketing company that focuses on replacement parts. All three 1996-97 OPENING OF SCHOOL NOTICE companies are involved in machine-press manufacturing. | The agreement, which has been discussed for more than a year, will create the largest knanufacturer and rebuilder of metal forming |equipment. parts and components in North |Amenca. employing about 700 people in Michigan. Illinois and New York. I The new. privately held company's formal Cie will be announced in about four ks. when acquisitions are expected to Llosc Precision driving may have been noisy I To the editor: : The Hastings Police Department asks residents living in the Airport Road area to accept its apology On July 31 and Aug. I and 2, the police department held its precision driving program at the airport. We felt that the distance and terrain would shield local residents from most of the siren noise. As I was leaving Thursday evening. I noted that the siren noise was just as loud on State Road as it was at the driving area. On Friday. Aug. 2. we muffled all siren speakers. The result was a considerably quieter program. Our intention is to muffle the sirens m future programs. We received several phone calls, asking what all the siren noise was, but did not receive any complaints about the noise itself. Wc thank area residents for being tolerant, but they should feel free to call in the future if our program upsets the quietness of their area J.P. Sarver Chief of Police HOMEOWNERS!^ Irving from paycheck to paycheck! M New Student Registration Grades K-8 TO SETTLE THE ESTATE of LEWIS BALLIE, DECEASED _ol 3562 North Broadway. Hastings, Michigan: 40 acres with creek and frontage on highway 43. approximately tour miles north of Hastings. Large house, bam and outbuildings in poor condition. To be sold “as is". Offers accepted through August 30, 1996. Seller reserves the right to refuse any offer. For more information or appointment lor inspection — Letters, continued 1416457-MJ0 SMdr 140MO-Z221 CP»Q«MTK»« AAA MOWTgAgg » In the treasurer’s race. Deputy Treasurer Nancy Lou Potter defeated three opponents Potter had 173 voles, while former Town­ ship Clerk Carol Hewitt had 108. followed by Ronald Stevens with 95 and Walter Jemi­ son with 48. The Woodland trustees' race for two seats saw a strong write-in campaign by Debbie Smith. Incumbent Duane Bump led with 244. followed by Tim Allen with 204. Smith had 88 write-in votes, while Darwin McClelland — who announced late in the campaign that he would be unable to serve on the board — also collected 88. Yankee Springs Township In Yankee Springs Township, incumbent Supervisor George London handily defeated Ken Worsham by 413-131, See PROPOSALS, continued on page 6 4 yrs. thru 6th Grade Investment group buys E.W. Bliss months before I take office." Burger said. "It’s just one of those things I'm surprised it was as close as it was — I didn't expect that many people to vote. I wish it was more " When asked if he planned to ask for a re­ count. Burger said. "No. I’m not going to ask for a recount Four votes is four votes, like one vote is one vote. I might try again next time." Prairieville Township Incumbent Supervisor Lloyd Goyings de­ feated Richard Hom 161-123. Goyings said. "I was pleased with the results and hope that the residents will appreciate the way I plan to work the next term. We've made some dif­ ficult decisions that people may not have liked, but that's part of running a township." Thornapple Township Six Republicans were running for four trustees slots on the November ballot. In­ cumbent Rex Schad led the pack with 360 voles, followed by Walter Eavey with 343. incumbent William Getty with 331 and Mike Kelley with 325. Curtis Campbell trailed with 302 voles and Ron Bunmg had 276. Democrat Um Myers will seek one of the four scats in November. Woodland Township pie«M Cail 616/945-5087. 9 00-12.00/1 00-3:00 August 8-23 7:00-2:00 August 12-16 Grades 9-12 New Student Orientation Grades K-4 9:30 a.m. August 23 Grades 5-8 11:00 a.m. August 23 10 a.m. August 16 8:30-11:30a.m. August 26 Grades 9-12 School Starts Grades 1-12 AM Kindergarten Only apeedy's Seamless Gutters * Custom Made on Site a Gutter Repair a Free Estimates 4 Homeowners & Contractors * Many Colors to Choose From CALL TODAY 616-795-2004 500 Arlington <M-37) ■ Middleville, Ml 49333 The regular August meeting of the Baltimore Township Board has been changed from Tuesday, August 13 to Wednesday. August 14, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. Theodora l_ Soya Baltimore Township Clerk Center Stage <£>ancetflcademy 115 N. Mam- PO Box 115 Woodland. MI 48897-0115 Director - Kelly Sanderson f Ballet • Pointe • Jazz * Tap • Gymnastics Hope you had a nice summer. Now it's time to think offall classes. Registration: Tuesday, August 6 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Classes begin the week of September 9 Sept.. Tuition is due at Registration. Community School Scott Jackson BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP MEETING CHANGE 4 (Adult High School Completion and Enrichment No Cost lor High School Completion) Call 664-9253 Registration. Orientation, Testing September 5-6 Evening Classes Begin September 9 Day Classes Begin September 16 Pictures taken in June, can be picked up (at the Dance Studio) at the time of Registration. For more information call 374-7991 How To Avoid Penalties In Managing . Your Lump Sum Distribution Learn How Some Little Known, Yet Simple Techniques Can Save You THOUSANDS in Needless Taxes Whether You’re Retired or About To Retire Your Attendance At This Seminar Is a Must Thursday, August 15, 1996 • 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Free Desserts and Refreshments Middle Villa Inn, 4611 N. Middleville Rd. — Middleville HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN... • • • • How How How How to to to to take money out of your IRA before 59 Vi without penalty. avoid the new 20% withholding rule. avoid the 50% error rate on IRA rollovers. avoid problems of distributions from stock savings plans. Your Seminar Sponsor: Edward Jones speaker Mark D. Christensen, Investment Representative, is familiar with the retirement plans of many local companies. He specializes in retirement planning and IRA rollovers. Edward Jones focuses on helping individuals build financial security and progress toward their investment goals. SEATING IS LIMITED. SO CALL NOW: (616) 945-3246 (800) 288-5220 Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 �Page 6 — Tbe Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 8, 1996 placed tin the halloi again tl ihc county board doesn’t want to lake the initiative "I can't say if we will or won’t." Wiggins said of a Humane Society-sponsored petition drive. "! don't knew hou much enthusiasm PROPOSALS continued from page 5 representation of voters." she said. "Those feu who took time Io get out and vote made the decision." The defeat of the shelter millage, which called for 1/2 mill for one year, could also mean that more citizens arc in favor of privatizing the animal shelter than paying for a new building with property taxes, she said. If the majority does favor privatization, Wiggins said. "1 hope people stand behind that to make sure it's a success. "There’s not much the Humane Society can do. she said, since the Society's gesture to hire an architect to develop what she calls a practical and efficient building design for a new shelter was rejected. Wiggins said she has heard that some citizens fell the proposed building design was too elaborate or fancy. She believes people with that viewpoint didn't have enough information about the proposed building, including needed space and code requirements. "The stale has already said their arc major and serious problems" at the (current I shelter... There are serious health issues to consider. * she said. Remodeling the current facility isn't practical because of its deterioration, she believes. "How many Band-Aids can you put on?" she asked. Regardless of the millage defeat, Wiggins said the Humane Society wants to work with whoever operates and manages the shelter if it docs become privatized or con'inue to work with the county if the current shelter is renovated. She said she wonders if the current board will take any other action to improve the shelter or if they will wail until new terms start in January. "I don't think they can let if fall by the wayside... They said they would pursue it and they owe it to the community." Wiggins said. "Commissioners do have the obligation to follow through on this." She noted that County Board Chairman James Bailey has previously said he did not want to see the animal shelter millage on the November ballot if the proposal lost in the primary election. “My guess is it will not (be on the November ballot)." Wiggins said, because it might be a case of "beating a dead horse" to try to generate enthusiasm for another millage try. "I don’t sec it in the cards." she said. With enough signatures, citizens could petition to have the animal shelter millage WmaIu/tl ^oaeikeA.,, a. the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 Mvth al M-79 Lawrence Huble). pastor, phone 945-3397 Chunh phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning. 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10 45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship. 6 00 p m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pit Fuller from 5:30-7 30 p m Nursery for all service*.Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m Wednesday PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Ruud Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (6161 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9:30 «m . Sunday School 11.00 am. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHLRCH. Corner Suae Rd and Bolt wood St . Re* Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 9 45 am Sunday School. 10 45 Mien tng Worship. 6 00 p m Evening activities Wednesday — 7pm — share groups in various homes Contaci church office for info, on these Pravcr and Bible study al the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Bmadwav. Hastings Ml 49058 Pauor Cart LnchGcld Ph<»nc 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages. NEW beginning Januarv 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per­ sonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Dnctnnes o< Faith. The Minor Prophets-Cal ling God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse. Children and Friendv Join us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mondi, s 6 30-8 00 pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday . 5 00pm at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Ijuihaugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5 15 pm at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8:00 a m . freewill offering You arc invited and welcome. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRLST. (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings MI 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9 30 a m . Bible School. 10.30 a m . Morning Worship. 6 00 pm. Evening Worship; 7:00 p tn. Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for locatMwi - 623-3110 . CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Brand way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services. 9.45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00am Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults, Teens and Children BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. MI 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Vacation Bibte School Aug 19-21. 10-11:30 a m Ages I yrs.-6ch grade. Q U i M B Y UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (6161 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.. Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 a m . Classes for all ages. 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship ' Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. I Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs, f 7.-00 p.m.. Teem in Houseman Hall. 7.00 p.m.. Adults Prayer* meeting. 8-15 p.m . Adult Choir practice HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship II a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study. please call for more details. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9am Holy Communion 1st and • 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer book use? at all vers ices For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwtck at 948 2101 St Andrew s is a pan of the Independent Anglican Churd* Canada Synod. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mas* 9 30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry , leader­ ship training i ne Church Page is Paid for oy The Hastings Banger, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WMN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring. 9:30 a m Sunday School; Church Service 10:30. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHLRCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Pt.'—x 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10.90 a m - 1928 Book of Common Prayer. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wen Suu Rond Hastings. Mich. James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are: Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Ouz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age limits GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Aug. II — 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion. Thursday. Aug. 8 — Softball tournament; 8:00 AA. Friday. Aug. 9 — Softball Tourna­ ment; Saturday. Aug 10- Softball Tournament. 8:00 NA. Tuesday. Aug. 13 — 7:00 Stephen Sup 'Supers Wednesday. Aug 14 — 7:00 Education Comm. CEDAR CREEK BlBli, Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a m ; Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Sers ice* - 9:45 a.m.. Bible Classes for all ages. 10:40 a m Morning Worship. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith. 5:30 p m youth meeting with "Youth with a Message" 945 9224 . 6 30 p m Bible study for all. CYRIL ANO METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3la Ave . Wayland. MI 49038 (3/4 mile west of Pattenon. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mas* 9:30 a.m.; Saturday Mass during the summer 6.00 p.m.. Communion Services v,ednesdas fnday at 9:00 am. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 pm . Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education. Becky Oeiler. Program/Youth Director Thursday. Aug 8 — 7.00 p.m. Personnel Committee. Sun­ day. Aug. 11 — •••Summer Wor­ ship Hours”* 9:30 Morning Wor­ ship. Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM Nursery is provided HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapen. Music Director and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10 30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9:30 a.m. — with child care for in­ fants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8; Coffer Fellowship 10:30 a.m.. summer Handbells 10:45 a.m. Aug. 5 thru 9 — Vacation Bible Ship 6 00 to 8 30 pm for pre­ schoolers thru 5th grade — theme: 'Anchoring Kids in God's Love Aug 8 thru 18-UM Men Paper Drive on west end K mart parking lot Sunday. Aug II — Special Musk by Summer Handbells and Women's Vocal Ensemble Sun­ day. Aug IB - Guest speaker. Margaret Hollenbeck ■■prescriptions'* — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3198 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a m and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 pm Also Rainbow Ixammg Center, child care. 6 a.m to 6 p.m halloi, called the Banner Wednesday morning lo say she wasn't surprised that lhe proposal was defeated because she thought the price tag of 1/2 mill was too high She had originally proposed 1/4 mill and thinks the proposed architectural drawing was a "dog hotel" that had too many unnecessary features, like a lounge and washer and dryer area. Although she said she voted in favor of the 1/2 mill she said she didn’t campaign for we can generate tn cur own ranks " The deadline also s quickly approaching to place proposals on the November ballot A letter of intent has to be filed with the clerk's office by Aug 13 and the ballot language has to be finalized die last week of August. Hastings resident Ann Endsley, who spearheaded lhe move lo gel the animal shelter millage on the primary election its passage Endsley said she was pleased that there were a substantial number of voters who wanted a new animal shelter building, which she interprets as an indication that county voters understand there is a need "I don’t think citizens want it (the shelter) privatized." she said. The third and fourth wards in the city of Hastings voted tn favor of (he shelter millage and it was narrowly defeated. 403­ 375 in Rutland Charter Township. Charlton Park The office al Charlton Park may have been lhe happiest place lo be on Wednesday because voters agreed lo renew 1/4 mill for 10 years to operate and maintain the park. We are very grateful and very happy." See PROPOSALS continued page 11 (tytaan&i: I Clare R. Mugridge I |Wilma Charlene Miller| SHELBYVILLE - Clare R (Whis) Mugridge, age 80. of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday. August 4. 1996 al home. Mr. Clare R. (Whis) Mugridge was bom on May 8,1916 al Middleville, lhe son of William and Ambie (Palmer) Mugridge. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating tn 1935. He was marcied to Betty I. Cotdey on March 2, 1974 at First Presbyterian Church in CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA - Wilma Charlene Miller, age 73, of Cartersville passed away on Sunday, July 14, 1996 at Cartersvi’le Medical Center. She was bom in Delton on July 18,1922, the daughter of the late Harley and Mary Oster Burkert. She was a switchboard operator of the Delton Telephone Exchange in 1947. She was married to the Reverend Milboume Lyle Miller on November 5,1948 in Bellevue. She pioneered the Nashville Assembly of God with her husband. She also aided him in pastoring Hale and Sault Ste. Marie Assemb­ lies of God. She was a member of Cartersville First Assembly of God which she and her husband had pastored since June 17, 1984. She was a homemaker. She had served as church pianist and had been active in the Ladies Ministry. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Thelma Fisk. She is survived by her husband, the Reverend Melbourne Miller of Cartersville; three daughters, Mary Joyce Drake of Clio, Renee Mondragon of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Sarah Williams of Rome, Georgia; five sons, Mart Miller of Ellijay, Georgia, Phillip Miller of Woodstock, Georgia, Stephen Miller of Jackson, Mississippi, Nathan Miller of Joelton, Tennessee, Paul Miller of Cartersville, Geor­ gia; one sister, Bessie Winslow of Trinidad, Texas; 20 grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, July 17, 1996 at First Assembly of God with Reverend Lawrence Murphy of Georgia and the Reverend Robert Taylor of Nashville officiating. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cartersville. Arrangements were made by Parnick Jennings Funeral Home. Hastings. He was employed thirty three years with the Bradford While Corporation tn the Service Department and retired in 1979. He was a member of lhe Middleville Mason­ ic Lodge No. 231 Fit AM. He served in the United Slates Army during World War II. Clare R. (Whis) was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing. He also enjoyed baseball, football and all other sports Most of all he was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Arabic Mugridge; two brothers. Hany and Bert Mugridge He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Mugridge; one son, Jeffery (Bonnie) Mugridge of Bay City; one grandson. Jason Mugridge of Naperville, Illinois; one sister. Bertha E. Thurkettle of Caledonia; one step-son. William (Murray) Shultz of Florida; one step-daughter. Brenda (Glen) Hannigan of Grand Rapids; six step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 10, 1996, one hour prior to the service. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday afternoon. August 10, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chape! with Reverend Stan Finkbeiner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. |________ Jama A. Cool | FREEPORT - James A. Cool, age 78 of Freeport, passed away on Monday, August 5, KALAMAZOO - George Henry Caldwell. Sr., 56, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Doster, passed away August 1, 1996. He was bom January 8, 1940 in Doster, the son of Carl Caldwell and Adeline (Harrington). He graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1958. He was a carpenter all of his life and sub­ contracted for Norandex Siding Applicators of Kalamazoo for many years. He served with the United Slates Army. He enjoyed painting, ceramics A gardening. He lived on Kane Road near Doster for many years. He was married to Darlene Stewart January 18, 1976. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Helen Latta St Mary Jane Tolhurst. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; child­ ren, George & Kim Caldwell, Jr. of Dowling; Vicki & Lee Richards of Sunfield; Kenneth A Toni Lancaster of Hastings; Robert & Shawn Caldwell of Grand Rapids; John Caldwell of Ionia; Mellisa Caldwell at home; June & Russell Chaffee of Nashville; Lester & Stepha­ nie Caldwell of Hastings; mother-in-law, Emeline Beden of Kalamazoo; two sisters, Carol A Patrick Nedry of Ohio; Georgia & Howard Barker of Alabama; 18 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Char­ les Tolhurst of Richland. Funeral services were held Monday, August 5,1996, at Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Fulton of the Bedford Bible Church officiating. Burial was in Cressey Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Visit­ ing Nurses Association of Kalamazoo. 1996 at his residence. Mr. Cool was bom on April 24,1918 in Free­ port, the son of Frank and Rosalia (Cain) Cool. He was raised in Freeport and was a life long resident. He attended Freeport schools and graduated in 1938 from Freeport High School. He was a veteran of World War n serving in the United States Army. He was married to Dorothy R. Woods on November 2, 1946. Mr. Cool was employed as a construction Millwright for thirty years on various projects; also for the Hastings Post Office; tbe Hastings Reminder as a printer from 1950 to 1965 and operated a garage in Freeport for fifteen years. He ws a life member of Freeport Masonic Lodge #541, life member of Knights of Pythias, life member of Freeport Order of East­ ern Star, life member of Bedford Royal Arch, and thirty year member of the Millwright Local #1101 Mr. Cool is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three daughters, Beckie Reed of Cloverdale, Rose Mary Count of Delton, and Uxy Biermachcr of Middleville; two sons, James D. Cool of Hastings and Rodney L. Cool of Freeport; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Norma Jones of Ml Pleasant and Nelda Newton of Freeport Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 8, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Mr. Clark Blanchard officiating. Interment will take place in the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry-Eaton Health Department Home Care or charity of one's choice. RoseW.Silner DELTON - Rose W. Seiner, age 90, of Delton, passed away on Tuesday, July 30,1996 at Arboridge Care Center in Galesburg. She was born May 22, 1906 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William F. A Olive (Lull) Seeley. She was employed at Shakespeare Company in Kalamazoo for number of years and later retired from KVP. She was a member of Prudence-Nobles Chapter #366 O.E.S She enjoyed gardening crocheting. She was married to Floyd Seiner on Septem­ ber 22, 1923. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Floyd on November 22,1975; and son, Robert, August 8, 1982. She is survived by brother-in-law & wife, Hany & Betty Seiner of Kalamazoo; several nieces, nephews A cousins. Graveside Services were held Saturday, August 3, 1996 at the East Hickory Corners Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Lelia L. Furlong NASHVILLE - Lelia L. Furlong, age 95. of Nashville and formerly of the Woodland area, passed away Friday, August 2,1996 at Tender­ care in Hastings. She was born September 10, 1900 in tbe Woodland area of Barry County, the daughter o( M. Sylvester and Fin ma (Slocum) Hynes. She attended school at South Jordan, Hager, Shores, Rzgla and Nashville High School. She married Charles Furlong on November 28,1918, he preceded her in death on January 9, 1989. She farmed with her husband for over 50 yean and moved to the Village of Nashville in 1958. She was a member of the Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish and the Woodgrove Womens Fellowship. She enjoyed taking care of her family, canning produce from the garden, tewing, crochetting, making quilts, cooking, and going to garage sales. Sr wu also preceded in death by her sisters, Nina Heffiebower, Bessie Decker, A Minta Rowlader, brothers, Leo Hynes, A Owen Hynes; one great grandson; also her son-in­ law, Buryi Townsend. She is survived by her daughter, Alberta Townsend of Nashville; granddaughter, Mrs. Wayne (Joan) Rumsey of Nashville; eight great grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; brother, Forest (Marjorie) Hynes of Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral Services were held on Monday, August 5, 1996 at the Maple Valley ChapdGenther Funeral Home with Reverend Ben Herring officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish. Bernice L. Haya HASTINGS - Bernice L. Hayes, age 80 of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 1996 al Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek Mrs. Hayes was born on May 26, 1916, the daughter of Charles and Lenora (Kime) Rose. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools and received her high school diploma in 1981 from Hastings Adult Educa­ tion and was very proud of this accomplishment She was married to William F. Hayes on September 11, 1932. They lived in Arkansas for about two years, returned to Hastings and has lived on Woodschool Road for over fifty­ seven years. Mrs. Hayes worked as an Avon Representa­ tive for over twenty years and was well known for her dedication to her many customers. She was a member of Algonquin Bible Church, was active in the Women's Republic Club, and an Election Board worker for many years. She was preceded in death by sons, Richard and Kenny Hayes; daughter, Helen Hayes, granddaughter, Sandra Hayes, great-grandson. Derrick Williams, daughter-in-law, Wilma Hayes, brothers. Bill, Paul, and Russell Rose half-brother, Jack Adams, sisters. Beatrice Strimback, Iva Taggart. Josephine Christian­ son, half-sister, Hazel Adams. She is survived by her husband, William; four sons. Bob and Michael Hayes of Histinga, Raymond Hayes of Freeport, and David Hayes of Grand Rapids; three daughters, Pauline Schaendorf of Wayland, Lois Hayes of Battle Creek, and Jennie Berryhill of Ceresco; marry grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Violet Main of Lakeview. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 3,1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Taggart officiating. Burial took place in Irving Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Association. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8. 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... ; ’ Jacobs-Scharphom united in marriage " Jennifer Anne Jacobs and Marc Jospch Scharphom were united in marriage May 3. 1996 al Cook-DeWitt Center on the campus at Grand Valley State University in Allendale. . Mich, at a 7 p.m. candlelight service with the Rev. Charles W. Krahe officiating the ceremony. r Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Frednc Jacobs of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scharphom of Grand Rapids. Maid of honor was Carrie Larabee, sister of the bride. Best man was Jeffrey Scharphom. brother of the groom. Bridesmaids were Kelli Tebo, friend of the bride. Kris Scobey, friend of the bride. Amy Florian, friend of the bride. Carol Schar­ phom. sister-in-law of the groom, and junior bridesmaid. Susan Scharphom, niece of the _groom ! Groomsmen were John Coso. friend of the I groom. Maa Sadowski, friend of the groom. rTerry Denczek. friend of the groom. Jon Jacobs, brother of the bride, and junior groomsman. Daniel VerBrugge. nephew of the groom. Soloists were Fred Jacobs, father of the "bride and Kathy Scharphom. sister-in-law of the groom, who were accompanied by organist Linda Hans. A reading was given by Stephen Jacobs, un­ cle of the bride Co-master arid mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Colin Cnmenden of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Paul VerBrugge of Grand ' Rapids. After the ceremony the new Mr. and Mrs. Scharphom greeted guests al the Kirkhoff Center where a reception was held in their honor. The newlyweds honeymooned in Florida and are now residing in Hudsonville. ; Lancasters to mark ‘ 25th anniversary ww* Jackie celebrated their 75th an­ niversary August 7th. James and Jackie were married in Hastings and have lived at their present address for the .pan 24 years. Tney have one daughter Tiffany and her husband Patrick Neuman, and a grandson. .James. The couple celebrated with a trip north. - Nyes celebrate 50th anniversary Harland and Nyla Nye celebrated their 50<h wedding anniversary at a buffet dinner given in their honor by their daughter Sharon Zebrowski al Middle Villa in Middleville on Saturday. July 27th. The Nyes were married at Cloverdale on July 31, 1946 by the Rev. Thomas Moyer. One hundred fourteen relatives and friends attended the dinner including Pauline O'Con­ ner from California, who was a member of the wedding party. The "Shades of Blue Band" from the Flint area provided music for the affair. Sharon was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the occa­ sion. Several of the Nyc's friends sang, and Ernest Neely from Fenton did his Henry Youngman imitation Guests included Sue Thornton from the State of Alaska, and Kenneth and Carol Berger from the Upper Penninsula. Haywoods to observe 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Leonard of Clio. Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter. Lori, of Battle Creek, to Charles Robinson also of Battle Creek. Charles is the son of Wesley and Georgia Robinson of Dowling. A wedding is planned for May 17. 1997 in Bay City Charles from Brooklyn (Barbara Brodbeck’s father). Cheryl Haskins and sons from Holly, and Debbie Slovinski and grand­ daughters Paula Blough. Sara and Jessica Johnson from Clarksville all horse trail cred to Goose Creek Trail Camp between Grayling and Kalkaska last week. Edith said the weather was wonderful, it never got over 80 degrees and never was cloudy or rainy. They enjoyed trail riding, and they canoed and rode tubes on the Little Manistee River a few hundred feet away. On Saturday a large group of canoers (60 of them) moved into the camp, and the Bux­ tons’ party took their horses and went home 1 have heard from Beate Brohl in the last few days. She has worked two months on the ceiling of the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento. Calif. This is a building ex­ tremely familiar to me. in fact, it is where I graduated from Sacramento City College; so I was most interested in her work there. Last week she had dinner with people who have been intimate friends of mine for nearly 50 years. Maurice and Barbara Yackel, and she On Aug. 13. 1936 Cleo and Marion Haywood were married by Rev. Adcock in Hastings. This year they will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. In 1980 Cleo retired from the Hastings Public Schools with 33% years of service. In 1981 Marion retired from the Hastings City Bank after 28 years. Their children, the late Mary Lou Snyder. Janet Baker. Joyce Denny, their seven grand­ children. and their 12 great grandchildren en­ courage all of Cleo and Marion’s friends and neighbors to send them cards to help them ceteorate. Their address is: Cleo and Marion Haywood. 104 Culbcrt Drive. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Education? Retirement? Pence of Mind? Leonard-Robinson to wed next May by Catherine Lucas Because last week's column was acciden­ tally omitted from the paper, this install­ ment includes stuff from both weeks. Harold Stannard told lhe Lions Club members Tuesday evening that his very close friend. Jim Muehl. who has come to Woodland in the late summer with his wife. • Barbara, for several years now and helped with the Lions Club chicken dinner, had re­ cently died from injuries received when a truck load of grapes rolled over on his car in California. His wife and mother also were in the car. but received far less serious injuries. Muehl was well known among friends of the Stannards in Woodland, and the news was saddening to many. He had helped Harold bring a truckload of furniture from California this spring and some of us saw him then. Bob and Virginia Crockford late last month went to Williamston where all 19 members of their immediate family were al the home of Craig and Katie Crockford Cather. Katie is Bob and Virginia's grand­ daughter. Those present included Katie's sis­ ter. Patty Crockford Chidel. and husband Dr. Mark Chidel and six-month old son Danny from Cleveland; Rob and Jane Crockford Lambert and son Ed Lambert and his wife Kristin, all from Saranac; and Josh and Jan Lambert with two daughters. Sc»:yler and Scarra who came from Grand Rapids. All en­ joyed a picnic on the new deck. Eleanora Lucas Hazel Can enjoyed two surprise parties for her 80th birthday. First, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchil­ dren and step-grand and great-grandchildren. 35 of them, surprised her with a family re­ union picnic in Lake Odessa's village park Thursday evening. Then the family of her deceased sister Evelyn Thompson again sur­ prised her with a luncheon that included a birthday cake at Bob's Restaurant Friday noon. Jerry and Mary Thompson, Vernon and Paula Thompson and Shirley Neff came from Grand Ledge. Larry and Ann Thompson came from Eaton Rapids, Kathy and Megan Carpenter came from Olivet, Jean Thompson Dukes came from Lansing, and Art and Betty Erickson, her daughter and son-in-law from Lake Odessa, and myself enjoyed the meal and the company. Paula Thompson had made a Hawaiian wedding cake for Aunt Eleanora's birthday, and it was decorated with one can­ dle that would not stay blown out. After several tries by Eleanora, the waitress extin­ guished the candle with her fingers and re­ moved it. Eleanora was bom in Woodland, lhe sec­ ond daughter of Lawrence and Grace Lucas, and attended Woodland schools until she married Lee Hazel at an early age. She now fives in Lake Odessa. Edith. Roger and Erica Buxton. Barbara and Peter Brodbeck. all from Woodland; Bill You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information. call 1-8OMUS BOND McColloms to mark golden anniversary Harry and Wilma (Bass) McCollum were married in Hastings on Aug. 24, 1946 by Rev Charles Oughton. with Vonda Richards and Bob McCollum as attendants. They have lived at their current address. 17 Morgan Rd.. Nashville, for 45 yean. They have two daughters and a son-in-law. Linda and Glenn DeLong and Donna Mc­ Collum. They are active with their six grand­ children. Heather. Jennifer. Angie. Elizabeth. Don and Jayson and their three great grand­ children. Muranda. Charlene and Jasmine. Both Harry and Wilma retired from the Hastings Mfg. Co. in 1982. They now spend much of the year at their Florida residence in Bonita Springs Come and celebrate with us at the Grace Lutheran Church. 239 East North St.. Hastings, on Aug. 18th from 2 until 5 p.m. No gifts please. Eleanora Lucas Catt celebrates her 80th birthday with a cake after a luncheon at Bob's Restaurant in Lake Odessa and they have called me to report on lhe meeting. She expected to be through in Sacramento by the end of July and to then move into a house in Oakland where she hopes to make a permanent home. She next will work on lhe War Memorial Opera House in San Fran­ cisco. which is being redecorated. The Yackcls did not realize her status in the restoration field until they heard she was going to work on that building, and then they were extremely impres rd. In fact, when she called me. my friend from my late teen years sounded awe struck when she men­ tioned it to me. Bruhl spent several summers in Woodland when she was working on the Michigan State Capitol restoration and has kept her car registration and insurance in Michigan at my address for several years now while she has worked all over lhe United States and in Eu­ rope and finished a master of fine arts pro­ gram at Syracuse University in New York. This was easier than changing her address every few months as she changed jobs and was in and out of the university. 1 purchased the current best seller that just hit the market and the top of the list at the same time last week. It is “Cause of Death’* by Patricia Cornwell, and I have now read iL It involves terrorism and is as gripping as Cornwell's earlier books have been. All of her fans at the library who have been asking when she was going to have an­ other book will be pleased. I received baseball tickets from lhe Battle Creek Battle Cats organization for 15 library readers under age 14. These children have each read two books during July. Many of Many other children qualified, but because their parents said they would be unable to take them to a game on Aug. 4. 5 or 6,1 did not order them tickets. This program by lhe them picked up their tickets last week and plan to go to a game in Bartle Creek this week. Battle Creek team boosted summer reading in Woodland for a few weeks and because the books had to be returned by July 26 for the child to qualify, it also got books returned faster and better than is usual during the summer A local farmer told me that the wheat hal­ ves! is several weeks late and that lhe crop varies from very poor to middlin' fair this year due to the late cold weather and heavy rains early in the summer. He said it is full of fungus, rusts, scab and other wheat prob­ lems related to too much moisture and cold at the wrong time. He said it is the poorest wheat crop in several years and that wheat reklly does much better when the weather is warm and dry in the spnng and early sum­ mer. While the late July rains further damaged and slowed the wheat harvest, it was more than welcome for the com and soy beans still growing in the fields. The Depot Day celebration by the Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society drew 32 fine old cars and was a great day. The weather was perfect, clear blue skies with Huffy white clouds and a cooling breeze prevailed all day. The crowd was good r’l day. Patrick Doyle, son of Tom and Jan Doyle of Freeport, is working on a glass-front showcase for the depot for his Eagle Scout project, and he sat on the deck all day with a miniature of what his project will look like, asking fo> donations to help pay for the mitenals. His mother won the third prize in lhe raffle. which was $50. and said it would go toward this project. She told me on Sun­ day that with the pnze money, he had around $130 from the day. and that would go far toward the needed lumber and glass, screws and glue necessary to build the case. First prize in the raffle, which was a twonight trip to Amish Acres in Indiana, was won by Yvonne Brooks and the second pnze of $100 was won by Rosann Sinke. Each old car owner received a number two Depot Day coffee mug as a thank you for bringing the car to show, and lhe one chosen as the favorite of lhe afternoon, a yellow 1930 Model A roadster, brought its owner. Neil Sedore. a patnotic bunting. These large red. white and blue buntings with twill tape and grommets for hanging are sold by the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society for $30 and are available from Lynda Cobb. John Waite or at the depot on the last Saturday of each month from 10 am to noon The morning after Depot Day John Waite, his family and the entire Living Slones or­ ganization from Lakewood United Methodist I Church left to go to Florida. There were 31 youths and adults who traveled in four vehi­ cles to Spring Hill, which is north of Clearwater. They arrived Monday night and all of them stayed at the home of Cindy Waite's brother. On Tuesday they went to Orlando and visited Disney Village and Wet and Wild Water Park. They spent all day Wednesday preparing and practicing for a per­ formance at lhe Grace Presbyterian Church, where John Waite was youth director for a few years before returning to Michigan with his family. They also held a puppet seminar workshop for the teens at that church. On Thursday they enjoyed Clearwater beach and Friday started the trip back home. Gretchen Slater said they were busy every minute and the trip was fun. Waite and his family did not return with, them but will en­ joy a two-week vacation starting from there before they get back to jobs at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Tabitha Waite will start at Grand Valley this fall. • The extended family of Orlo and Nettie Smith held a reunion Sunday at the home of Janet Smith Adams on Thomapple Lake Road near Nashville. Doug and Karen MacKenzie and their daughter are now moved back to the Grand Rapids area from Georgia and were at lhe reunion. There were Smiths and descendents from Woodland, Nashville, Sunfield, Schoolcraft, Battle Creek. Grand Rapids and Belding at the party. The Woodland Lions Club annual scholar­ ship benefit steak dinner Saturday evening was a big success. More than 200 people were served rod I did not hear any complaints about the meal which included salad, a steak cooked to order, a baked potato, baked beans, roll, a beverage with refills and watermelon. Most of the members and spouses of Lions were busy all evening keeping the crowd fed. The Woodland Labor Day Celebration committee met recently to make plans for the Homecoming weekend celebration. It all starts Friday, Aug. 30. with a home-made ice cream social at the Woodland United Methodist Church. Sloppy joe sandwiches will also be served. This event is always for a free-will offering. Tbe Woodland Eagles will bold a fish fry the same night. Friday evening will also be lhe beginning of the annual softball tournaments. A coed tournament will be a feature again this year as well as the traditional men's tournament. Saturday will be a full day with something for everybody. Tbe craft show in the park will open around 10 a.m. and if you are in­ terested in selling your crafts al the show, call Betty Curtis at 367-4504. The parade will be lined up by the fire de­ partment to start at one p.m. so if you or your organization, church or business intend to build a float or enter another item, start planning now to be a part of the parade. Eugene Reuther will be the parade grand marshal this year and there will be a recep­ tion in the park for him after the parade. There will be entertainment in the park all afternoon, and if you want lo perform, con­ tact Kathy Stowell or Betty Curtis. Sunday. Sept. 1, will see lhe annual com­ bined worship service, more softball games, and the traditional concert at Woodland United Methodist church by the Woodland Gospel Quartet with special guests. The Rev. Carl Litchfield has said that con­ cert will be the beginning of a series of Sun­ day evening concerts at the church during the entire month of September. He will anounce the program later this month. What Kilk More Americans Each Year Than Cocaine, Heroin, Suicide, Alcohol Abuse, Auto Accidents And Homicide Combined? Lung Disease. Including Lung Cancer, it’s a matter of life and breath* AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOOADON* �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 8. 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE County •< Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Docowd Estate Ala No 96-21872 SI E»to»a of KENNETH FRANK MCLEOD. Dacaotod Social Security No. 382 18 9979 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this Soaring TAKE NOTICE On April 17 1996 at 2:45 pm. in the probate courtroom Hostings. Michigan before Hon Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Teno M. McLeod re­ questing that she be appointed personal represen tative of Kenneth Frank McLeod who lived at 5560 Woods Rood. Bellevue. Michigan and who died February 4. 1996: and requesting also that the will of the deceased doted February 22. 1995 und codicils be admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased are northed that oil claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign ed to entitled persons appearing of record Juno 29. 1996 Samuel T. Field (P3O9O4) 248 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 343-5581 Teno M. McLeod 5660 Wood Rood Bellevue. Ml 49021 (•/•) EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Leslie D Powers, husband and Cheryl Powers, wife (original mortgagors) to Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corporation o Michigan Corporation Mortgagee doted Moy 16. 1995 ond recorded on Moy 31. 1995 m Liber 631. on page 526, Barry Coun­ ty Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Nor west Bank Minnesota No lienal Association os Trustee, as assignee, by an assignment doted Moy 22 1995. which wos reco'ded on May 31. 1995. in Liber 631, on Poge 534. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Eighty One Thousand Four Hundred Nine ond 52/100 dollars (581.409.52), including interest at 12.875% per annum. Adjustable Roto Mortgage Interest rate may change on 06/01 ond 12/01 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mor tgoge and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at I 00 P.M. o'clock on September 5 1996 Said promises ore situated in Township of Yankee Springs Barry County Michigan ond ore described os Lot 18. Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Pogo 90. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dote of such solo Doted July 25. 1996 Norwest Bonk Minnesota. National Association os Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4232 Trott 8 Trott. P C. Attorneys for Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association as Trustee. KI50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms Michigan 48025 File *96073405. (8/22) A BIG THANK YOU 'jft/L**1 TO THE FOLLOWING for helping make the 1996 Hastings Area chamber °f Commerce Golf Outing a success: ~=y9'F H ACC GOLF COMMITTEE CeckMKjmGrayfftaorStylttabcolkMeplemlEWReB) [f MJ Conrattor Mniibm Ml Low Q-Ad Crayhml foi CTlUne fftarbsk Stovt Stowvd (Harp Peel May TSarpcr rtf/jT* (Hettnp Oty Dune Andmon (Thcm^yfr Moton) --------------------------------------------------------- VOLUNTEERS----------------------------------------------------------Kathy LaWfcr (Puinew Moot) Ohm Andenon (Thomypr Mctorsl Suw> Snth (Hmtngs htote LAtwyl ton Drpm (tonon led Cnrnl Dtaodiy ConUndme Bind TnwL Hart’s Deer 6 Bek Door Ml Kans Harth firand Hand Coram) ------------------------------------------------- SPECIAL RECOGNITION -------------------------------------------------Hob a> ora tfuraor Hastaigs QeyWr Pheotoh Dodge hep Eagle humocor* ) Ad Gr^hax WBCH Hatorp bre Hoe I iartegs Coanty Club Ooaee to Hn Syoaor Thoraappie Ltoton la Herr Mercy AaMhna - 2nd Her M*r Copt* - bd Nacr C.LS - Last Ftar Cdor CetSer - Lonpat Don Mm Benue Kwa. Laths Sum Baur-Mort Accurate Drm. Mm Stow Hartnet Mfe Kotytuto. Ladas. Patty Woods, Cathie Wood-Ckuert to PYtJriMdlw ------------------------------------------------------ PRIZE DONATIONS----------------------------------------------------- Ann Landers ----------------- kvJ ‘No Knock' works Dear Ann Landers: I just read the letter about the mother who retrained from making any negative comments about her daughter for one month. She then described how miraculously their relationship improved. Several years ago. I tried the same experi­ ment with my husband I had reached the point where I could barely tolerate being around him. I’m quite certain he felt the same about me because I never failed to tell him what I thought — and it was never com­ plimentary. I considered divorce long and hard but knew 1 had really loved him once, and we did have children together. I decided a 30-day experiment was worth the effort For the next month. I did not utter a single negative word to my husband. I thought at times that 1 would explode from holding it in. but I survived. I repeated that experiment for a second month, and it was a little easier. 1 lost my temper only once. At the end of the third month. I actually was looking forward to my husband coming home from work. Six months after 1 began the experiment, our relationship had turned around complete­ ly. By biting my tongue. 1 gave him the freedom lo grow. Delivering advice in a disgusted tone was tearing him down, not helping him. Today, when he needs a piece of my mind. I let him have it. but because I have quit giving him ALL of my mind when I get angry. he really listens and shapes up. I would have missed out on the incredible life I now have with my husband if I hadn’t tried that 3O-day experiment. — Mad ABOUT Him. Not AT Him. in Missouri. Dear Missouri: Your "no-knock" experi­ ment is one I strongly recommend. The beautiful pan is, it works. Your letter could improve a great many marriages and might even save some. ‘Hear now' helps Dear Ann Landers Two years ago. you told your readers about HEAR NOW. an organization that recycles used hearing aids. Amazingly, since that column appeared, we have received 57.964 donated hearing aids. Those, in turn, were reconstructed and recycl­ ed to provide new hearing aids to low-income children and adults. We have received hundreds of letters of gratitude from young and old. A college stu­ dent wrote that it was the first time he felt pan of lhe class. Another woman told me how ex­ cited her father was to be able to hear the birds again. A mother wrote that her daughter received her hearing aid before entering kindergarten and it made a world of difference in her speech and progress. Yet another said. "Our 101-year-old grandmother loves her hearing aid. It makes her life such a joy." Ann. over 500.000 hearing aids are discard­ ed every year by people who don’t realize they are still useful. These hearing aids can be refitted and recycled lo provide lhe gift of hearing to sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, grandparents and students — people from all walks of life. We appreciate the help your readers have provided in the past. Please tell them once again to mail their used hearing aids in a small box or padded envelope to HEAR NOW. 9745 E. Hampden Ave.. Suite 300. Denver. Colo. 80231-4923. They can make a dif­ ference in the live* of thousands of people. — M. Bernice Dinner. Ph D., president and founder. HEAR NOW. Dear Bernice: You told them, and I thank you. Conversation is the lifeblood of relation­ ships. I am not suggesting that couples need to run their mouths incessantly, but when there is no conversation, relationships tend to dry up. Women who are married to these Gary Cooper types (yup. nope) feel undervalued and underappreciated. Cyberspace may pose at bigger threat to sterile marriages than anyone thought possible. Love again Dear Ann Landers: I'm having a hard time understanding what kind of problem "Auburn. Calif." thinks she has. She’s dating a widower. A "friend” in the powder room told her widowers can never really love again and the man would not have given her a se­ cond look if his wife hadn't died. Would she have felt better if the man had been interested in her while his wife was still alive? My marriage wasn’t a happy one. After, eight ytars of misery with "Clark." who had plenty of second looks to go around, my self-, esteem bottomed out. 1 decided it was easier to kick him out than kill myself. I was darned sure he wouldn't have any trouble learning to. love again. I hope the man "Auburn" is dating understands the meaning of commitment. Please tell her he will love again. It might not be the same love he had for his first wife, but if he was faithful to her. chances are good he”, will be faithful to "Auburn," too. 1 hope she doesn't allow some witch in the powder room to cast doubts on what sounds like a lovely relationship Please. Ann. give* her reassurance. — Louisville Sympathizer. * Dear Louisville: You did, and I thank you. I hope she reads this. (And a pox on that witch in the power room.) 2 Why Internet? Dear Ann Landers: You have printed a lot of letters about lonely people who get hooked on the Internet. Well, Ann. I have been trying for years to gel my husband to talk to me. We have had problems with children, stepchildren and ex-spouses. Through it all. I have begged him to talk to me so 1 will know how he feels. 1 have gone to counseling and bought and borrowed books as well as several hundred dollars' worth of relationship videos. Nothing made a difference. He is content to sit in front of the TV night after night, remote in one hand, food in the ocher. Some variation of this is true for 99 percent of my cyber-friends. Is it any wonder we find comfort and companion­ ship in each other? I guarantee that if we were fulfilled in our marriages, we wouldn't be spending hours on-line with strangers. — Found Happiness in Cyberspace in Ky. Dear Kentucky: Welcome to the club. Another woman married to a clam with a broken hinge. My heart goes out to these men as well as the women who must spend their lives with them. Those men are missing a lot in life, and the women feel isolated. Adopt niece Dear Ana Landers: My sister and her hus­ band are drug users and alcoholics. Family members had to take in their two children years ago w 1 now have an opportunity to adopt my niece, and I want to. but I'm afraid. I’ve taken care of her. off and on. for four years, but she's going to be 14 soon, and I see some real; problems ahead. I’m not sure I’m equal to the challenge I need advice. Arm. — Aunt in Michigan x Dear Michigan: Please don’t abandon the girl. You may be her only hope for a decent life. I’m sure she’ll be a handful, but get counseling on how to deal with her. Il could be the most rewarding thing you’ve ever done. Good luck, and God bless. 4 ----------------Former to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns? ’“Nuggets and Doozies” is* the answer. Send a self-addressed, long,' business-size envelope and a check or money order for 55.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. ’ Bax 11562, Chicago. IU 60611-0562 (tn Canada, send 5625.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, lac. ■ ----------------------------------------------- GOLF OUTING SPONSORS BOY, Zachary Joseph Orsbom. bom al Pen­ nock Hospital on July 19 al 8:20 a.m. to Lisa L. Lapham and husband Joseph D. Orsbom. Nashville, weighing 8 lbs.. 12Vi ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Alicia Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 23 at 3:44 p.m. to Laura Naylor and Charles Leonard Jr. of Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. I5M ozs. and 20 V5 inches long. THANK r(X> to all participants for subng this a record breaking oohng. Mark your calendars and make your reservations early for the 199711th Annual Chamber Golf Outing July 30th at River Bend Golf Course. Barry Oaanm CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 20,1996 at 730 p.m. in the Gty Hall Council Chambers, to consider a variance request by Mr. Chris W. Furrow of 1328 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan to waive the Gty Zoning Ordinance Section 3.150 (2) requiring a building height to be fourteen feet (14') or less. See map below for site of proposed variance. The variance, if approved, will allow the height of proposed accessory building to exceed the total height regulation and the sidewall height regulation. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the Gty Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. GIRL. Chevanne Mane, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 23 at 8:04 to Betty and Randy Roush. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, John McKinzie Munro HI. weighing 9 lbs.. 1 oz. and 21 *6 inches long. Bom July 24 to Michelle and John Munro of Kalamazoo. Ml. Proud grandparents are Joy and Jerry Swiger. Craig and Pam Guy and Marian and Rod Munro. GIRL, Amanda Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 24 al 11:10 p.m. to Scott and Dancne Metz. Plainwell, weighing 10 lbs., and 22¥i inches long. BOY, James David, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 24 at 10:28 a.m. to Alice and Regan Chase. Woodland, weighing 8 lbs.. 9ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Corey J. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 25 at 12:53 p.m. to Brook Clark and Jason Hricovsky. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 11 ozs. and I9to inches long. The Gty will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Gerk of the Gty of Hastings (phone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum Gty Gerk David John Snell. Shelbyville and Ruth E. DeWin. Shelbyville. Dale Robert Dickinson. Hastings and Kelly Dyan Eastman. Hastings David George Guckelberger. Brownsville. MN and Valiree S. Green. Brownsville. MN. Michael Dean Rischow. Lake Odessa and Jodie Dawn Raulston. Lake Odessa Bogdan Constantin Marinescu. Oxford. MS and Christine Bridget Decker. Middleville. Thomas Leo Westbrook. Nashville and Carolyn Ann Drake. Hastings. Mark Jay Dickinson. Delton and Tamara Lynn King. Delton. Nakia Lee Chippewa. Caledonia and Mary Bell Ann Turner. Freeport. Christopher Todd Thompson. Hastings and Julia Renee Anas. Hastings Francis Michael Bums. Middleville and Theresc Marie Tursky. Middleville Christopher Steven Anderson. Hastings and Mane Louise Hause. Hastings Scott Victor Taggart. Middleville and Wen­ dy Margaret Berg. Middleville Lake Odessa NEWS Another successful summer Story Hour came to a conclusion Wednesday last week with a family party at the village park. One hundred twenty had registered in advance, but the attendance was 135, plus the helpers. Friends of the Library provided funding for part of the meal. The Landon family. Joe and Marilyn Leslie, Sarah Miller and Lola Haller prepared the food with Don and Joe manning lhe grills to cook the hot dogs. There were prizes awarded for the reading contest, games and general fun. A week earlier, on July 24. the session was held in daytime at the park with a pet show. There were 20 animals brought, but the atten­ dance was far greater. With a "Reading Rodeo" theme for the summer, the animals were to be in western costume. Gary Coates served as emcee for the show. Judges were Dr. Peg Hoort. Kay Coates and Marilyn Leslie. New officers for Waves National with Michigan Unit 32 centered in Lansing include two nearby ladies. Sara Feldbaur of Chariton Park, Hastings is the secretary. Pat Diamonte St. Amour of Sunfield is treasurer. Pal is a former member of the Lake Odessa Village Council. This organization is open to all women who have served or are now serving in any of the sea services. They are now accepting new members. The women visit hospitals, make lap robes for veterans, provide gifts and render other services, such as giving listening time to veterans. They have contributed to the memorial under construction at Arlington to honor women in military service. The obituary of Hulda Sterzick. 88. of Pot­ terville. lists daughter and son-in-law Linda and Robert Studt of Lake Odessa along with her husband. Ernest. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Barker-Leik funeral home at Mulliken for Martha Johnson. 92, formerly of Lansing. She was a sister of the late Lloyd Koutz Her mother had been Charlotte Musgrove. She is survived by a daughter in Flonda and a daughter Alicia (Irving) Walker of Mulliken and grandchildren She had been an ardent supporter of lhe Michigan Pure Water Coali­ tion with deep concern over flouride in water supplies. An echo from the Haskins family reunion is that one gentleman from Virginia commented that he had never seen cemteries with so many flowers and decoration as he had seen on his visit to Lake Odessa After several days' lapse in delivery from fields to the south of here. Twin City Foods again is processing green beans. Cleo Pelton of Lake Manor celebrated her 94th birthday in royal fashion Friends treated her to lunch at midday. Later in the day she rode with Hastings ladies of the Rebekah Lodge to a district lodge gathering at the Mulliken park pavilion with Charlene Bacon, district leader, the hostess. She received several cards and had a birthday cake to share Cathy Bachman of the Hastings group baked (he cake. A Seizure Awareness fund-raiser is being planned for the Lake Odessa fairgrounds Fri-. day. Aug. 16. Those afflicted with the health problem have no place closer than Detroit for a support group. The day includes an auction. 1 carnival games, fare painting, dunk tank, pe<-; ting zoo. There also will be information forfirst aid for seizure patient*. The fairground south area was a hive of ao. tivity most of Saturday with one of the ten events of the season for dressage performers. There were many riders, hone trailers andcamping units on the grounds. One of chayoung lady competitors said that the members come from many parts of Michigan. Several) breeds of horses are used in the shows and' competition. One colorful animal was an Ara­ bian. Another was part draft horse. Most of the events are sponsored by bone farms, J| The sponsor of Saturday's show chose tau use the local fairgrounds because of the: spacious area available. Some of the equine* had distinctive hair patterns on their rump*.* This was achieved, not by dipping, but byC brushing and back-combing with use of template to produce the desired pattern. Norma Miner and Leonard and Normal Hom of Canon City visited their former’ neighbors, the Garlocks. on Sunday. Councilwoman Beth Barrooe is having an' extension built on the rear of her house on' Johnson Street. The Casillas family reunion was held Sun­ day at the village park. LaRue and Betty McMillen flew Sunday to Bellingham. Wash., for much of the week. ' The Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, Order of Eastern Star, will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday. Aug. 13. at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. On Sunday. Aug. 18, the 78th GerGarlinger Reunion will be held in the dining room of First Congregational Church with the shared meal at 1:30 p.m. The family of the late Blanche Conway, mother of Rcine Peacock, held their annual reunion at the pavilion in Lake Odessa park Sunday. Aug. 4. Seventy-five were present. They observed the silver wedding anniversary of Bernadette and Michael Kohl of Elkhorn. Wise., and the 75th birthday of Josephine Conway of Highland. Mich. Guests came from Detroit. DeWitt. Grand Blanc, Grand’ Rapids. Ionia, Clarksville, Plainwell, Kalamazoo. Westphalia. Charlotte. Hastings, Bellevue. Fremont, Hickory Corners, Ap­ pleton. Wise., and Lake Odessa. The 1997 reunion is to be held June 29 Former resident Clark Lincoln and wife Karen (nee Frost) of Alma are grandparent* of Noah Christopher Slater, bom June 26 to Todd and Shannon (Lincoln) Slater of Alma.* Baby Noah weighed 7 lb. 7 oz. Great­ grandparents are Dr. Norman Lincoln and Madeline Lincoln. Dr. Lincoln was in prac-* lice here with Drs. Hoffs and Tromp. The Frost great-grandparents reside at Barlow. Lake Allison Avery. Woodland elementary teacher. Nashville resident, is newly ap­ pointed to the Maple Valley Board of. Education �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time.. _______________________________________________________ __ ----------------- ---------------------------------------------- The Burial Grounds of Hastings (Part ID By /oyce F. Weinbrecl.t, In 1896. the house and out buildings were moved to give more space for a new addition. The house and out buildings were moved to its current (1996) location on Country Club Drive on the north side of Stale Road and the southeast comer ot that area. This was Carter Road, of Carter snake fame. To keep the planus, shrubs and trees in the cemetery and to supply water for the sexton's house, a well was needed In the spring of 1878. L.W. Vroman sunk a well 125 feet in front of the house and found no water He tried again without success. The sexton was walking half a mile for all drinking waler us­ ed. George Abbev then was hired by the board to dig a well. He reached water at 18 feet With a good supply of water, the board went ahead and purchased 214 evergreen trees foe 9 cents each and planted them on lhe grounds. In 1879 a fence was built. 53 rods, at 40 cents per rod along the front of the grounds. The lumber for the fence was purchased from Bentley Bros, and Wilkins of Hastings for $73.74 The paint was purchased from Roberts and Hotchkiss for $22.35. Another well was dug on the north side, just outside of the grounds, near the north side for lot owners who wish to water thir shrubs, plants and flowers, eliminated lhe long walk down to lhe river or the sexton's house for water The association also purchased a lawn mower, a watering can and pail. They cleared the river bank of loose brush and rubbish and planted 25 maple trees. In 1842. John and Suzanna Hammond came lo Barry County in an ox drawn wagon and settled in Section 24 in the middle part of Irv­ ing Township. He was an English man. who loved his country and was so sincere that he flew the British Union Jack from a flag pole in his yard. He sent his wife on repeated trips to London during the many years during which he conducted his well managed and produc­ tive farm. While he was loyal to his homeland. lie showed courtesy and friendship to his neighbors who learned to respect him. The land he adopted was important to him also He wholeheartedly supported his new homeland, never did it suffer in comparison with the land of his birth. Mrs. Hammond would bang back from London the latest fashions and quantities of English groceries and teas, which were unavailable in Barry County. She was an outstanding woman, known in the city of Hastings and in other county villages. She rode a saddle hone or drove a white mare, hitched to a shiny buggy, apparently never aware of the interest her London fashions, in colors, rare in Barry County created as she moved about John Hammond called his farm “New Nor­ folk." a name still used sometimes to desenbe the northern districts of Irving Township. He referred to the American Revolution as the “War of Rebellion" one time and promptly apologized and changed the subject. Suzanna and John had no children and had no family in the United Stales. They adopted a son. naming him Henry Hammond and raised him to manhood About 1895. John Hammond built an English type vault in Riverside Cemtery. in the south section. He directed that the inscrip­ A portion of the J.N. Burroughs plot which was part of Woodlawn Cemetery. The monument and vault of John and Suzanna Hammond, located on the south side of State Road. tion on the marble shaft would read "England was my native home. America my abiding place When I am dead and in my grave and all n.y bones and rotten. Come all ye males and females, look at this and sec that I am not forgotten. " There was space in the vault for two caskets in the heavy walled tomb. John Hammond died on Dec. 3. 1903. and was placed in lhe vault Suzanna Hammond lived until Oct. 11. 1911. when she was placed beside him in the crypt and the lid was eternally sealed. She had asked that a cement cover be placed over the ground surrounding the vault and the monu­ ment to insure perpetual care. This was done and a wrought iron fence placed around the plot. Son Henry lived only a short time, about three years after Suzanna died The fence is no longer there, but the monu­ ment and the vault on the cement slab remind the viewer of the early pioneers who help to settle Barry County. The cemetery was filling quite rapidly, and in 1889 more space was needed and in 1890 work began to clear off timber and level the land on the north side of State Road, next to the free cemetery. In 1891. the City of Hastings agreed to ex­ tend the water system to the cemetery if the Cemetery Board would pay all the costs over $1,000. The availability of plenty of water led to the investigation into systems used in other cities where lawns were put in. and the entire cemetery was landscaped, mowed and cared for a modest fee. Of course, some s.ockholders objected and also didn't want to remove the walls, stone hedges, coping which were in place The Hastings Association held a hearing and voted to go ahead with the plan. Lots and alleys were on a natural grade and seed, or sod was put in place and care of the cemetery became the vocation of the association A new county courthouse was built in 1893 and lhe iron fence which had been built around the courthouse lawn to help keep the hones, cows and hogs of the city from runn­ ing rampant over courthouse square was no longer deemed necessary. The Hastings Cemetery Association purchased this fence for $200 and put in place. More space was laid out and platted for the free grounds that same year. In 1896, a group of individuals organized the Woodlawn Cemetery Company. This cemetery was a three-acre piece of ground purchased from Delos R McElwain whose farm bordered if on the east. The Thomapple River made the south boundary. Riverside Cemetery was on the west and the State Road was along lhe north side. Ten men subscribed $100 each and the articles of corporation were drawn up and signed before Notary Public James A. Sweezy on Aug. 31, 1896, and registered with John G. Nagler, county clerk. The ten men who incorporated the Woodlawn Cemetery Company, as they chose to name lhe company, were Luke Waters, Robert Dawson. George W. Lowry, William H. Stebbins. Jason McElvain, Jesse Town­ send. Delos R. McElvain. J.N. Burroughs. Daniel W. Reynolds and Charles Weisen. Seven of the ten were elected to be directors of the company and George W. Lowry was elected treasure of the corporation for one year. Two hundred dollars of the subscribed $1,000 were collected at tbe time of incor­ poration. There were by-laws and rules made. There was to be an annual meeting called on the first Monday of May to conduct the business of the company and to elect officers as needed. And the company proceeded to plat out the three acres, assign lots to the stockholders and to sell lots. One interesting clause in the Articles of In­ corporation is included in Article VII. which states. “The term of existence of this Cor­ poration is fixed at 30 years from the date hereoff." This self eliminating statement simply meant that on Aug. 31. 1926. the cor­ poration automatically dissolved. It became part of Riverside Cemetery and remains so to­ day (1996). A walk along the southeast portion along the high bank of the river, speaks to the ex­ istence of this corporation as one passes the plots of Luke Water. George W. Lowry. Jesse Townsend, the McElvams, the Burroughs family. Reynolds, the Stebbins family and others of the group. Woodlawn Cemetery is now an integral part of Riverside Cemetery. Chapels and vaults were often built al cemeteries to afford protection from the weather, a place to hold services and a place to store bodies when inclement weather held up actual burial. The Riverside Cemetery Association had such a building in their plans In the summer of 1921 they were able to build the long anticipated building. Chester Messer, who was president of the association, and president of Hastings City Bank, saw an op­ portunity to put to use the bricks left from the construction of the Hastings City Bank building. He saw this leftover pile of bricks as a chapel at Riverside and had them moved to his home until the time was right. The masons who built the chapel found themselves a bit short of bricks to finish the job. so simply added a window not included in the plan. They ended the job with three bricks left over The chapel was placed at the en­ trance to the south park of the cemetery It contained toilets, a sanctuary, a safe for the company's records, a desk for the sexton's use. The basement section was set up for the temporary storage of bodies with an appartus for lowering them for the floor above The original trustees, directors and officers remained the same for many years, changing only when a death in the ranks occurred or a member had to leave for personal reasons. John Bessmer served as clerk for 37 years until his death on Feb. 5. 1912. The cemetery has continued to grow , and is still operated by the association. This may change in 1996 as lhe City of Hastings is con­ sidering taking over the operation of River­ side Cemetery Sources: History of Barry County. W. W. Potter; City of Hastings. 1871-1971; Cor­ poration Records. Barry County Courthouse; Archives. Hastings Banner. April 12. 19. and 26. 1922; Laurence Barnett Scrapbooks. From Time to Time. May 1985. Esther Walton. History of Allegan and Barry coun­ ties. 1880 The chapel in 1996, with the urchway over the driveway removed. It is now used for storage. We need your type. Donate Blood. a ’ Peace Community Church of God Anderson Sun. I0 00 a m. - 6:00 p.m.; Wed 7:00 p.m 1330 N. Broadway • 945-3195 Also... Rainbow Learning Center Child Care - 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Brad Vincent & Group in concert & worship ^^Sunday 8-1 1-96 at 10:00 a.m.^J American Red Cross AUGUST SALE $29,900-Earrington-l,080 sq. ft. 28 x4O MODEL 44O3A The iron fence purchased from the County Courthouse with the sexton house in the upper left. Same Church Same Place New Beginnings Everyone Welcome 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Approx. 1,080 sq. ft. Dreamland Homes 1800-393-3732 I �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 8, 1996 McKeown Bridge renovation bids too high by Mary Warner Staff Water The Barry County Road Commission may have to undertake renovation of lhe historic McKeown Bridge itself. Bids recently received from private contrac­ tors to do the restoration work exceeded the amount of money available for the project. Through grant money and private and pub­ lic agency donations, a total of $89,320 has been raised to restore the bridge, which spans the Thomapple River on McKeown Road in Hastings Township. Bids from two contrac­ tors. WWA Inc. and Milbocker & Sons Inc.. were $139,094 and $188,051 respectively. "Even the low bid is $50,000 over lhe (amount of) funds available." Road Com­ mission manager Jack Kineman told Road Commission members at a recent meeting. Kineman told representatives from lhe Barry County Historical Society that the Road Commission may be able to do lhe restoration work with the $89,000 that is currently available. However, he said the Road Commission will have to look more closely at what work is required before it decides to undertake the project McKeown is a one-lane, steel truss bridge STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farmland Services Division Notice of Letting of Intercounty Drain Contract and Review of Apportionments (In »ooordano« wHh P.A. 40, of 195S, M amand^l) DUNCAN LAKE INTERCOUNTY DRAIN Notice is Hereby Given, that we. Robert W. Shaffer. Barry County Drain Commissioner. Lynn B Fleming. Allegan County Drain Commissioner, and Roger G. Laninga. Kent County Drain Commissioner. State of Michigan, and Dr. Gordon Guyer, Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, will on August 20, 1996. al the Barry County Drain Commissioner's office. Courthouse, 220 West State Street in the City of Hastings. Barry County, proceed to receive sealed bids until 11:00 AM of that day. when bids will be opened and publicly announced for the construction of a certain Drar known and designaled as "Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain," located and established in Barry County. Thomapple Township; Allegan County Leighton Township; Kent County Caledonia and Gaines Townships. Person with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation In lhe meeting should contact the Drain Commissioner in the county which they reside al the numbers noted below (voice) or through the Mictvgan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TTY) at least one week in advance of the meal­ ing to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. constituting the Special Assessment District of said Drain, viz. Exact property description and apportionment information must be obtained on the date and al the locations stated above. ALLEGAN COUNTY - LEIGHTON TWP. Section 1 - All Section 2 - Part of the NE 1/4 Part of the N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 Part of the NW 1/4 Section 11 - Part of lhe SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 Section 12 - AD except part of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 Section 13-AllofuieE 1Z2 Part of the NW 1/4 Part of the SW 1/4 Section 14 - Part ol lhe NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 Section 24 - The NE 1/4 Part of the E 1600 fl. of the NW 1/4 Part of the SE 1/4 The Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain will be lei as follows, having the average depth and width as set forth: All stations are 100 feet apart. KENT COUNTY - GAINES TWP. Beginning at station number 2+75 at the downstream end of said drain and emending upstream to station number 108+51. a distance of 10,576 feet, and having a depth of 6 to 9 feet, and average width of bottom of 12 feet. Section 23 - Part of the S 1/2 Section 24 - Part of the SE 1/4 Section 25 - AD except part of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 Section 26 - Al except pert of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 Section 27 - AH except parto(lheN1/2ottheN1/2 Section 28 - AD except part of the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 and except part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 Section 34 - Part of the N 1/2 and Part of the E 1/2 of of the SE 1/4 Section 35-AD Section 36-AD This Notice of Letting, the plans, specifications, and bid proposal shall be consid­ ered a part of the Contract The following hems will be required and a contract let for same. 1. Clearing & Grubbing 10,350 R. 2. INSTALL Sediment Sump 3 Ea 3. EXCAVATION, Open Channel 10.350 Ft. 4. FURNISH & INSTALL 142" X 93" CSPA. 3x1 corr., 8 ga.. 66 FT. Gravel Road Crossing Sta 71+1 1 Ea 5. FURNISH & INSTALL Foolbridge 3 Ea. 6. FURNISH & INSTALL Pipe Drop Structure (see sheet 12) 7. SEED & FERTILIZER Ditch Banks Section 30 - Part of the S 1/2 Section 31 - AD except part of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 Section 32 - Part of the W 1/2 ano Part of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 BARRY COUNTY - THORNAPPLE TWP. 1 Ea. 5 - AD except Part of the E1/2 of the E 1/2 6-AD 7-Al ... 8-All 17 - All of the NW 1/4, The N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4. Part of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Part of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, The SW 1/4 except part of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4, and The W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4. Section 18-Al Section 19 - AD except part of the E1/2 of the SE 1/4 Section 20 - The NW 1/4 except part of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4. Part of the N 1/2 ol the NE 1/4, Part of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Part of the NW 1/4 ol the SW 1/4 Section X - Part of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 and part of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 Section Section Section Section Section 10 Ac. The dale for the completion of such contract, and the terms of payment therefor, shall and will be announced al the time and place of letting. Any persons desiring to bid on the above mentioned work will be required to deposit with the Drainage Board a cashier's check, money order, certified check or a bidders bond (cash is not acceptable) payable to the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drainage District in the amount of 5% of the bid as a guarantee that they will enter into contract and furnish the required bond as prescribed by law. The checks of all unsuccessful bidders will be returned after the contracts are awarded. All bids must be made on bidding blanks furnished by the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drainage Board. Al excavations shall be bid by a unit ol linear measure or lump sum and not by volume. Payments will be in cash, upon approval ol the engineer. Now therefore, Al unknown and non-resident persons, owners and persons interested In lhe above described land, and you For Barry County, the Barry County Clerk Barty County Board ol Road Commissioners Thomapple Township Supervisor For Allegan County, the Allegan Couity Clerk Allegan County Board of Road Commissioners Leighton Township Supervisor Notice of Review of Apportionment for Drain Special Assessment Barry County Drain Commissioner's office at 220 W. State Street, Hastings Barry County. Ml (616) 948-4879 for all properties and public corporations in Allegan County; and al the lor all properties and public corporations in Kent County; or at such other time and place thereafter, to which we the Drainage Board aforesaxf. may adjourn the same the apportionment tor benefits and the lands com­ prised within the "Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain Special Assessment District." and the apportionments thereof will be subject to review for one day. from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock m the afternoon. Al said review the com­ putation of costs for said Drain will also be open for inspection by any parties m.erested. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations tor effective partici­ pation in the meeting should contact the Drain Commissioner in the county which they reside at the numbers noted below (voice) or tnrough the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TTY) at least one week in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance Whereas. The owner of any land in the Special Assessment District of the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain who may feel aggrieved by the apportionment of benefits made by the county drain commissioner, may within 10 days after the review, appeal therefrom by making application to the probate court of the county in which the assessed property is located tor the appointment of a board of review The following is a condensed description of the several tracts or parcels of land 1 NOT1CX TO THE RODENTS OF BANNY COUNTY: Notice to hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct o public U - .1^ a. . .1 nearing roc me ronowing. CASE NO. V-19-96 — Earl W. * Irene A. Johnson, (applicants). LOCATION: On lower Lake Rd . Lot 56 8 57 of Lower Lake Plat on the South tide across from 2139 lower Lake Rd. In Sec. 34. Carlton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building closer to the rood than allowed. CASE NO. V-2O-96 — David Berry, (applicant) LOCATION: At 1040 Lakeshore Dr.. off Gurd Dr. in Sec. l i , Barry Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance on the sideyord to erect a house on an existing foundation that to nine (9) inches from the sideyord. CASE NO. V-21-96 — Steven E. Briggs, (applicant) LOCATION: On the South side of Russell Drive. Lot 47 of Sunset Shores fl. off Hamilton Lane in Sec. 10. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building larger than 1014 square feet. CASE NO. V-22-96 — Pot Erwin/Elvin East, (ap­ plicants); Ed t Teresa Gillespie, (property owners). LOCATION: At 10800 Bonfield Rd. on the West side between PHer 8 Groot Rds. In Sec. 6. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting o variance to create o parcel with less rood frontage and less acreage than fequired. CASE NO. V-23-96 — Joe Sebright. (Applicant). LOCATION: At 5335 Marsh Rd . on the East side between Wildwood 8 Kollor Rds. In Sec. 8. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to convert a detached accessory structure Into a residence that to too dose to the road right-of-way. The Michigan Department ol Transportation CASE NO. V-24-96 — Roger J. Shoemaker (appli­ cant); Jay DeVries, (property owner). LOCATION: At 4300 W. Blue Lagoon Rd.. Lot 138 of Lynden Johncock fl on the West side off Marsh Rd. in Sec. 6. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a hearing on the decision mode by the Zoning Administrator regarding Sec. 4.26 of the Borry County Zoning Ordinance of 1976. os amended, for Zoning Permit <2327. which public corporations are liable for assessments at large lor reason ol bene­ fits tor public health, convenience, welfare, and the improvement ol highways, and are hereby notified that al the time and place aforesaid, al such other time and place thereafter to which said letting may be adjourned, we shall proceed to receive bids tor the construction of said "Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain*, in the manner hereinbefore stated; and also, that at such time and place as stated aforesaid from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock In the afternoon, the apportionment for benefits and the lands comprised within the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain Special Assessment District will be subject to review. Allegan County Drain Commissioner's office at 108 Chestnut SL, Allegan. Allegan County. Ml (616) 673-0440 LEGAL NOTICE For Kent County, the Kent County Clerk Kent County Board of Road Commissioners Gaines Township Supervisor Caledonia Township Supervisor Notice is Further Hereby Given that on the 10th of September 1996, at the Kent County Drain Commissioner's office at Grand Rapids, 49504, Kent County, Ml (616) 336-3687 bids let on the project this coming February. Kineman said bids may be lower in the win­ ter months, when contractors are less busy and are still lining up their summer work schedules. Either way. Kineman said, renovation work will be delayed on the bridge until next spring, since the Road Commission is too busy to undertake the project this summer. In the meantime, work has gotten under way on a new $542,000 car bodge that is be­ ing built 200 feet downstream from the old bodge with money from the Michigan Criti­ cal Bridge Fund. Kineman told Road Commissioners that since bridge construction did not get under way until mid-summer, it probably won't be open for use until next spring. After the con­ tractors. Geocon Inc. of Jenison, complete their work. Kineman said, the Road Com­ mission must build approaches to lhe bridge and pave them. KENT COUNTY - CALEDONIA TWP. 1 Ea. Said job wa be let in accordance with the plans and specifications now on file with the other documents pertaining to said drain, in the office of the County Drain Commissioners of the Counties of Barry, Allegan, and Kant to which reference may be had by all parties interested. Complete copies of the plans and specifications with required bid toons are available to prospective bidders upon request. Contracts will be made with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate securi­ ty tor the performance of the work, in the sum then and there to be fixed by us, resenring to ourselves the right to reject any and an bids, and if no satisfactory sealed bids are received, we reserve the right to proceed immediately after the rejection of seeled bids and at the same time and place and without further notice lo let the contract by open bidding, likewise reserving the right to reject any and an such open bids and to adjourn such letting to such time and place as we shall pub­ licly announce. that was scheduled to be tom down and re­ placed with a new two-lane structure before members of the Historical Society launched a drive to save it and convert it to a foot bridge and fishing bridge. A federal grant administered through lhe Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation was obtained for $48,233 for the project, and various local agencies and individuals in the county came up with $41,087 in matching funds, includ­ ing the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board, the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners. the Pouwatomi Resource Conserva­ tion and Development District, the Barry County Historical Society and lhe Road Commission. The Road Commission kicked in $25,000 it would have spent to tear lhe bridge down. Renovation work that needs to be done in­ cludes structural repairs, sand blasting, paint­ ing. laying a new wooden deck, and adding a pedestrian railing. Historical Society representatives were asked to take the matter up at their next meeting and decide whether the Historical Society prefers to have the Road Commis­ sion do the work or if it prefers having new And You and Each of You, Owners and persons interested in the aforesaid lands, are hereby cited to appear at the time and place of such reviewing of apportion­ ments as aforesaid, and be heard with respect to such special assessments and your interests in relation thereto. If you so desire. Given under our hands July 23,1996. Members of the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drainage Board Robert W. Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner Lynn B. Fleming Allegan County Drain Commissioner Roger G. Laninga Kent County Drain Commissioner Dr. Gordon Guyer Director of Agriculture By. Michael R. Gregg Deputy for the Director P.O. Box 30017 Lansng, Ml 48909 517-373-2620 CASE NO. V-2S-96 — LANCE BILGER, (applicant). LOCATION: At 417S W. Blue Lagoon Rd.. Lot 206 of Lynden Johncock <1 on the South side oH Marsh Rd. in Sec. 6. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting o variance to erect a single family dwelling and detached garage doser to the rood and sideyord* than required. MEETING DATE: August 20. 1996. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Court* B Low Building ot 220 West Court Street. Hasting*. Michigan. Interested person* desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or In writing will bo given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peal* member* the day of the hearing Person* interostod in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance application* ore available lor public inspection at the Borry County Planning Of. Ike. 220 W. State St.. Hosting*. Michigan during the hour* of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plonn. Ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aid* and services, such os signers for the hearing impaired and audio tope* of printed material* being considered at the meeting, to in-i dividual* with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aid* or service* should contact the County of Borry by writing or colling the following Michoel Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. Stole Street; Hosting*. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Nancy L. Boersma. Borry County Clerk (8 B) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 8, 1996 — Page 11 Band camp helps students prepare for Fall season by Mandy Habcl Staff Writer The Hastings High School Marching Band has been taking pan in its annual band camp this week at the Ebersole Center of Natural Resources. The camp helps the hand make preparations on its show for the upcoming fall season. Director Joe LaJoye said this year's show consists of works from the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoal." Students arrived on Monday and will stay at camp until Friday afternoon. The group's main tasks this week are to learn the marching drills, leant and memorize the music, and put the two together "We will try to have a g<xxl start on the show by the end of the week." LaJoye said "As the season goes on. the show evolves and becomes better and better.** Besides LaJoye and Associate Director Joan Schroeder. 100 students are panicipaiing this year who are also guided by four auxiliary and percussion instructors. The group, he said, has received a great deal of support this week from the band boosters "Many parents come out to chaperone and help with water breaks." he said. This year, the amount of parent volunteers is exceptional ranging from 50 to 60 throughout the week In their free lime, the students have been swimming and will have a skit night on Thursday. On Friday. Aug. 9. at 5 p.m.. the band will perform as much of the show as it has learned on the high school practice field. Besides playing at all home football games this fall, the band will be seen in the Sum­ merfest Parade, as well as at several competitions The band will be host for its third annual Hastings invitational on Saturday. Oct. 5. at Johnson field. The Hastings High School marching band is attending Its annual summer camp at Ebersole Center this week Learning marching drill is the first priority. Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings Tuba section members Josh Hill, Jason Laux, Ryan Willard, and Brandon Willard display their decorated instruments. BANNER PROPOSALS continued from page 6 Said Charlton Park Director Diane Smith. "I've had a very big smile on my face all day " "We're thankful because Barry County voters have supported us... It is rather unusual to be a millage that passes when the others failed." Passage of the renewal will "continue lo give the park financial stability" for the next 10 years, she said, adding that citizens can , expect to see the park operated al a level .they expect She said the renewal passed in 17 precincts whereas the last park renewal was ' approved in 25 precincts. She believes the lower number was the result of taxpayers feeling that there were too many millage proposals on the ballot. Voter approval of the renewal also gives the park "a stamp of approval and credibility" when park officials seek other sources of revenue. Smith said. Fixed Millage Voters sent a message that they don't want any new taxes when they defeated the fixed allocated millage rates for the county, townships and intermediate school district. County Administrator Michael Brown believes. The allocated millage proposal asked ap­ proval for a total of 7 fixed mills for six years: 5.87 mills for the county. I mill for townships, and .13 mill for the intermediate school district. Those are the same millage • rates that voters approved for six years in 1984 and again in 1990 However because of the Headlec Tax Limitation Amendment, inflation has reduced the current rates to 5.0001 for the county. .89 for the general law townships and .1146 for the intermediate school district, so voters were asked to re-establish (he tax limitation in the county. The total mills are guaranteed to local governments by the stale constitution and lhe proposal gave voters the decision on how the mills should be distributed. A Tax Allocation Board, which would cost about $2,400 in per diems, could levy the same millage as voters were asked to approve. Letting voters decide lhe distribution would eliminate lhe expense of a Tax Allocation Board to decide the issue If voters had approve the restored, fixed millage levies, the county would have received $763,929 more in 1997 than the rolled back rale allowd. the intermediate school district would have revenue increases in 1997 of $13,523; township increases vary. However, as inflation rises, those iocr rases would be lowered again, officials said. • "It's a little too early to tell" whether the County Board of Commissioners will ask voters for the same fixed millage in November. Brown said. If so. the board would have to approve a letter of intent Aug. 13 and ballot language at its Aug. 27 meeting, he said. "I will work with lhe board. I'm very interested to solicit their input." he said. Brown doubts whether the same millage rates would be put back on the ballot. An option is to have a variation, he said, and perhaps not levy the full amount. Hie plans to research the subject before next Tuesday's County Board meeting when he expects the nullage to be discussed. Fifty to 60 parent volunteers are providing water for the group throughout the week. SM BARRY COUNTY MB 47 DEMOCRAT CONVENTION Vfc ^Call to all elected delegates, (Aug. 6?S 1996) officers, and candidates from the election in 1994 are able to participate at County Convention. PENNOCK HEALTH &. FITNESS CENTER Place: Introduces ffid (D 8 8 £) ® 3 • Read all the NEWS and SPORTS of Barry County in The Hastings BANNER Call...945-0-^ Reduce Stress A Tension Relieve Pain Increase Circulation feel Great Located within the Professional Building across from Pennock Hospital. For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Date: Time: Democrat Headquarters 328 S. Jefferson August 17, 1996 2nd Dift. - 9:30 a.m. 7th Dist - 9:45 a.m. 3rd Dist. - 10:00 a.m. 1 If any questions please contact I Blanche Munjoy, Chair at 945-2791 I Check our new Auto/ your finger For more Information call 948-3111 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The next meeting ol the Baltimore Township Planning Commission has been scheduled lor Monday. August 19. at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. 6424 S. Bedford Road Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50 + drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF CARY BEGG AGENCY Auto., Hom, lift Commercial S Miangwi Hastings. MH9058 AUGUST 15,1996 7-9 P.M. HASTINGS ROLL-A-RAMA 1907 S. BEDFORD RD., HASTINGS CHILDREN 12 & UNDER ADMITTED FREE At this meetng. the Piannng Commission win proceed with issuing a recommendation to the Township Board regard­ ing rescinding or maintaining township zoning. Also, they will review any other matters which have come before the Commission. Teddie Soya Baltimore Township Clerk 945-9304 First and second shifts, varied hours available, if not already certified: We have the answers to all your concerns about Irving with neu'omuscular disease Getting help couldn't oe easer Our li'ehne is toll-free THE VOICE OF HOPE 1-800­ 572-1717 NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successfix completnn of a two week tranng course and state certificated Excefient empioyment opportuni­ ties lor ndMduals who are interested n the nursng field Al shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance, vacation and aness benefits and a staring wage of $6 68 per hour Classes start SEPTEMBER 4 and ond SEPTEMBER 18 The first 6 days of class «■ be from 8:00AM unt) 4 30PM and the last 4 days of class wifi be from 6:15AM until 3 00PM Ifyouarenterested in taking ths class please come io Thomapple Manor between 8 00AM and 4 30PM. Monday through FrxSay to a out an appfication. before AUGUST 28.1996 Appkcants chosen to lake the class do not pay kx lhe class No phone cals please l£ornapple&^'\ WIDA MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOC A’ON 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. F.«: 945-9914 MORE INFORMATION CALL 945-9943 i FARMERS r4lNSURANCE^ GROUP RALLY SKI''.'SORED BY CHILD EVANCEUSM FELLOWSHIP BOX ». HASTINGS. Ml NOTICE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS A budget hearing, covering all funds, will be held during a spe­ cial board meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 20,1996 at 5:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, covering proposed expenditures and estimated rev­ enues of the Township for the fiscal year 1997. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and oral comment. BARBARA BEDFORD, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP �Page 12 — The H-stings Banner — Thursday, August 8. 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Mahorn’s reunion with Pistons a “good” sign of things to come Ricky Mahom. welcome home. Life just got a little more interesting, a little more intimidating and little more entertaining for the Detroit Pistons when they recently signed Rick Mahom to a oneyear contract The former ringleader of lhe ’Bad Boys" turns 38 years-old in September, but at 6foot-10, 260 pounds should give the Detroit team both strength and leadership. Mahom has played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association and is regarded as one of the fiercest competitors the professional courts has ever seen. After a few blistering seasons in Washington. Mahom came to Detroit in 1985 and was apart of the Pistons "Bad Boys" squad in 1989 that featured such slugs as Bill Laimbecr, James "Budha" Edwards and Isiah Thomas. The last four years Mahom has been a '.nember of the New Jersey Nets team where his skills appeared to be heading him towards retirement. The Pistons, however, needed a backup center and when they went calling. Mahom just happened to be available. You know, reach out and touch someone. (Sharpen the elbows, keep watch for that grin. Ricky's back in town, ready to help Coach Doug Collins and lhe Pistons team find the promise land again.) Back in 1988. Mahom and Collins became bitter enemies through an on-court brawl. Mahom said he "couldn't stand" Collins last year, but now all is forgiven and "totally resolved." Only in professional sports can such a love story be told. Tbe Pistons team will certainly have a new look when camp opens this year. Stacey Augmon, Grant Long and Jerome Williams will probably be the headliners of this change, but Mahom should also play a key role. It was Mahom whom the "Bad Boys" left unprotected after winning the NBA title in 1989. I can remember attending lhe Pistons celebration in downtown Detroit following the championship run. The mood was joyful, but also some somber since the red and blue had just lost one of its own. Well, times change. The Pistons may not be red and blue any more, but that doesn't mean that the Pistons' opponents won't be a bit more blue in 1996-97 thanks to a few touches by our boy Ricky. Ricky Mahom, welcome home •Cross change: The high school cross country championships in all classes will be staged this fall at the Michigan International Speedway near Jackson. The course will start in the infield of MIS. proceed to an adjacent wooded area and finish in front of the main grandstand. John "Jack" Roberts, the executive for the MHSAA. notes that MIS is donating the facility and its services and will not receive any proceeds from the event. Parking spaces will be abundant at MIS and it should nice lo have all of the Barry County teams, from all classes, running for glory al one location. •Summerfest Coining: Those involved in sports will have plenty to chouse from al Summerfest ’96 on Aug. 23­ 25. On Aug. 24. a 3-on-3 basketball tournament will set up court from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.. a softball tournament will be held at Fish Hatchery Park beginning at 8 a.m.. 5K and I OK runs and walks will start at the Middle School at 8:30 a.m.. a horseshoe tournament begins at lhe Fish Hatchery Park at 10 a.m. and a co-ed volleyball event spikes at Fish Hatchery at 9 a.m. So come out and join the fun! •Around the Links: My rounds at work the past week have found me on or around lhe local golf courses, depending on if my drives stay in play or not. The Chamber had it's outing on July 31 and as a member of one of J-Ad Graphic's teams I gave the rest of the field plenty of reason for motivation. Then on the Aug. 3. Hastings High's Boosters held their event al lhe River Bend Golf Course and. again, large numbers of participants covered the course. I give a special thanks to Denny Storrs, who look the time to collect the results and make my stay at River Bend Saturday full of sunshine. Talk to you soon. It's off to baseball camp for one Hastings player Ty Greenfield, like many other young adults, is preparing for a journey lo a summer camp this week. But. inc where and the how ol his journey is a bn different and is very inexpensive. One thing is for sure — Ty Greenfield is guaranteed lo have a ball. Ty Greenfield, a Hastings native, will fly out to Bradenton. Fla. this week to take part in a baseball camp run by the Bollettieri Tennis And Sports Academy He earned his position at the camp by winning a scholarship offered through Rawlings Sporting Goods Co.. Inc. To win the scholarship, the 15 year-old had to fill out a lengthy form, one that included questions on how many years he had played baseball, one describing what his baseball glove was like and another that asked for details on the positions of the instructor. As Terry puls it: "Ty has always been al bal! games" And that's just where he was when this story was being compiled. This past spring. Ty Greenfield played on the Hastings High junior varsity team, splitting time between first and third base. He now hopes to receive special instruction at the Bradenton camp, instructions that will , help make him an even better baseball player. Ken Bolek is lhe Director of Instruction at the baseball camp. He lists Cleveland Indians' stars Albert Belle and Kenny Lofton as players that he has worked with in the past. Other coaches at the clinic include Jim Weaver, Palmer Muench. Steve "Doc" Watson. Dave Keller. Rick Langford. Ken Duzich and Danny Lee. • Boosters’ Golf Outing goes a long way towards athletics A lew Saxon athletes joined in on the fun at River Bend Saturday, including Kyle Pohja. Jeff Storrs. Mark Arens and , , Michael McKeough. The winning four-some consisted of basketball greats from the high school's past rw- .*• Chamber of Commerce holds largest golf outing ever at Hastings County Club The Hastings Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, lhe largest ever, was held on July 31 at the Hastings Country Club. Here is a look at the accomplishments captured at the city event. 1st: Mercy Ambulance — Doug Palmer. Scott Hodges. Jim Barrett arJ Pat Brown 59; 2nd: Miller Carpet — Mike Miller, Dan O’Barski, Jim James and Jack Miller 60; 3rd: G.I.S. — Dave Shinavier, Tate Eggers. Trent Graham and Brad Lamberg 61; 10th: Walker 'nd Huke — Jack Walker. Chris Huke. !»on Lewis and Dan King 67; 15th: K.C.C. — Tim Sleevi. Mike Walsh. Ken Atwater and Mark O’Connell 69; 20th: Viking — Mary Campbell, Rick Hemcrling, Becky Wieland and Mark Larsen “0; Last: Hastings Color Center — Chad Sanborn. Sher Sanborn. Bill Towne and David Towne 93. Longest Drive (Men): Bernie Kuzava; Longest Drive (Women): Susie Baum; Accurate Drive (Men): Steve Hannet and Mik'* Koldynski; Accurate Drive (Women .• Patty Woods and Kathy Wood; Closest to Pin: Jack Miller. Chamber Executive Director Dixie StadclManshum credits the success of the golf See CHAMBER continued on page 13 game. Ty Greenfield also sent along personal statistics, showing his talents in the sport. And when the scholarships were judged. Ty Greenfield's name was on the winner's list. He will spend the week in Bradenton eating, sleeping and living baseball with the rest of the field. Ty Greenfield's two cousins Eric and Chad Greenfield, both members of last spring's Hastings High varsity baseball team, both received scholarship forms but did not fill theirs out. Ty Greenfield did and now he finds himself headed to sunny Florida. Baseball is certainly in the Greenfield families' bloodlines Ty Greenfield's mother. Julie, has played on four Stale championship softball tarns and four other teams that finished in the top three. His father. Terry, has also spent many hours around the ball diamonds as both a coach and a part-time .«iik । The Hastings Athletic Boosters Golf Outing was held last Saturday with 23 fourperson teams playing at a sunny River Bend Golf Course. Here is a look at a few of the day's highlights, with both pictures and words. lit: Wayne Brown. Mark Brown. Matt Brown and Mike Brown 58; Sth: John Bell Jr., Tony Snow, Joe Westra and Tony Williams 63; 10th: Jim Glasgow, Joe • J. ut>nd Glasgow, John Carlson and Larry Snyder 64; 15th: Dick Rees. Mark Bishop. Mike Desrocatras and Rick Gretzinger 66; 20th: Armand Ranquette. Paul Standhope, Jack Holwerda and Scott Cole 70. See BOOSTERS continued on page 13 New golf clubs passed through the hands of Thomapple Motors as shown here by George Anderson, Jack Miller and Doug Mucci. The longest drive of the day was achieved by football coach Jeff Keller, who '.* teammed with Larry Komstadt, Dr. Brad Masse and Tom Alderson at the outing. '■ Football teams ready to > begin 1996 prep season i: With just over four weeks until the first Friday prep football contests, area teams are beginning to prepare for their respected seasons. Here is some information regarding the football programs at both Hastings and Maple Valley High Schools. ' HASTINGS A total of 36 teams took part in the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing Here. J-Ad Graphics swinger Rich Clow admires his drive that lands safely m the fairway. The golf outing, held at the Hastings Country Club, had its biggest showing ever and produced many smiling faces on and eff the links. Freshman, junior varsity and varsity football practice al Hastings High begins Monday Aug. 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the fieldhouse. An athletic physical and helmet waiver form are required for participation. These forms arc available in the main office of lhe high school during normal school hours. Practice will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and end at noon. Hastings’ 1996 gridiron campaign opens Sept 6 against Barry County foe Lakewood. If you have any questions, contact varsity football coach Jeff Keller at 948-9448. > MAPLE VALLEY Football at Maple Valley High opens on h Aug. 12 with varsity and junior vanity practices. The practices, according to vanity coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, will start at 8 a.m. An athletic physical is required. If you have *■ any questions, contact Mittelstaedt al (517) 852-9510. * Last year the Lions were 8-1 overall (6-0) in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association) and finished eighth in playoff ’ j points in lhe State, in 1996, Maple Valley will battle three teams that made the playoffs " a season ago: Pennfield. Union City and St. Philip. r Thc Maple Valley season opens Sept. 6 ,, with a home game venus Union City. O 3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 8, 1996 — Page 13 CHAMBER continued from page 12 Around Traci outing to the dedication of the commit?? members The committee included Mill LaVictor. Brett Fedorinchik. Mary Thompson. Jim Gray. Bill Love. Marge Bums. Diane Anderson and Jim O'Kanc. This year s event will go towards further promoting Hastings and the businesses within the city Conservation Club hosts Trap Shoot on Aug. 24th Benson Jr. to make a stop in Kalamazoo for Klash IV Johnny Benson. Jr. is coming home. Benson, of Grand Rapids., will be making his only short-track racing appearing on Wednesday. Aug. 14 at the Kalamazoo Speedway. The race, the 80.000 Kalamazoo Klash IV. has attracted Winston Cup stars Benson and Kenny Schrader along with the top Mid­ Western short-track drivers all looking for the $15,000 first place prize. Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, is also entered in the field and is expected to make a run at first. Tickets go on sale the day of the race at I p.m.. lime trials are at 4 p.m. and lhe first race will begin at 7 p.m. The rain-date is Thursday. Aug. 15. The World’s fastest 3/8 mile paved oval is located five minutes north of Kalamazoo, just off of 131 at D Ave. Kalamazoo Speedway Happy Birthday Brandon Lyons. The Delton native won the A Feature for Limited Late Models at the Kalamazoo Speedway last Saturday. In the B heat. Lyons started 12th and finished in 12th. • Fellow Delton driver. Gabc High, started fourth in the Limited Late Model B heal and finished third. In the B feature. High finished third after starting in 14th. Middleville's Ron Finkbeiner. 11 th in the Late Model point standings, started second and took a second in the B heal before leaving the A Feature due lo mechanical trouble. He was 24th in the A feature. In Factory Stocks, two area drivers took part in the A feature. Hastings* Brad Shellenbargcr started 20th and placed 17th. while Lake Odessa's Steve Carter started second and finished in 13th. Carter won lhe A heal and Shellenbargcr took ninth in the B Middleville's Darwin Bcrgakkcr started third in the B Feature, but was forced to drop out. Other area racers listed in lhe point standings are Middleville's Larry Dahlke Jr.. 15th in points, and Hastings' Joe Bush. 21st in points. Lancaster Speedway Bob Senneker. American Speed Association's all-time victory leader, placed second and Middleville's Dave Sensiba recorded a fifth place showing in the Pontiac Excitement 300 ACDelco Challenge event at the Lancaster Speedway on Sunday. Joe Nott, of Grand Haven, collected his first career victory in the nationally televised event, leading the final 46 circuits. Nolt's margin of victory in the two hour and eight minute race was 0.761 seconds. Berlin Raceway­ Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, was the fastest of 88 qualifyers with a lime of 15.63 seconds at the paved one-half mile Marne oval last Saturday. Softball SCORES Haitlagi Men's Softball BedDftWoo Woodland Township.............. Hastings Chrysler................... Carpenter Plumbing................ Powers Service....................... Oide Towne Tavern (red).... Cappon/Thomapplc Motors. 13-2 12-3 9-6 ..8-7 ..7-8 6-9 Oide Towne Tavern. Btae DivWon TNR....................................... .13-1 Hastings Mutual................. .12-3 Jarman Construction......... 10-5 Halifax/Wilders................. ..8-7 Bill’s Safety Service......... .5-9 .5-10 Hastings Sanitary Service. Hastings Mfg...................... Rudd's No Preference................................... 3-12 Home Run Leaders - D. Miller 13. M. Smith 12. J LaCoue 11. S Heckman 12. B Barker 10. T. Lyon 9. A. Snider 9. B Snider 9. J. McLeod 9. Last Week’s Results - TNR 24. Mfg 14. Bill's 15. Mfg. 12; Sanitary 17. Jarman 16; Halifax 18. Sanitary 2; OTT (red) 7. Powers 0; Powers 7. OTT 0; Mutual 7. Mfg 3; Jar man 20. Sanitary 13. Capemer 12. Paganos 7. Chrysler 7. OTT (red) 0; Woodland 12. Cappon 7; Halifax 11. Rudd's 4. This week’s games Thursday. Aug. 8 — 6:30. Mutual vs. TNR; 7:30. Paganos vs. On. 8:30. Cappon vs. OTT (red). Friday. Aug. 9 — 6:30. Woodland ss. Chrysler; 7:30. Jarman vs. Halifax; 8:30. Capenter vs. Powers Todd LaVictor carded an eagle to add some sunshine to his day at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing. Johnny Benson Jr. Holley finished third in the 40-lap Feature race, while Middleville's Rob Lewis scored a sixth place finish. Holley is first in points with 739 points and Lewis is seventh with 518 points. Middleville's Dave Sensiba is 27th with 29 points. The Eaglewood 300-lap Late Model Stock race will occur this Saturday and will be shown live on the Prime Motor Sports Network. The fastest 32 cars will battle it out for top honors. Practice is at 2 p.m.. time trials at 4 p.m. and the first race is scheduled for 7 p.m. Galesburg SpeedwayTwo nights of action awarded many drivers with Feature wins last weekend at Galesburg Saturday s winners were Brad VanAvery (Sportsman. Feature A). Bob Brown (Sportsman, feature B). Bob Carnes (Late Models Feature). Bill Hunt (Mini Slock. Feature A) and Dion Parish (Coupes Feature). Sunday's winners were Jerry Andrews (Sportsman. Fealur* A). Don Ritter (Sportsman. Feature B). Rich Jackson (Late Models Feature). Danny Green (Mini Stock, Feature A) and Lonnie Head (Mini Stock. Feature B). Mid-Michigan Motorplex Larry VanPutten II. of Freeport, finished 13th in the Factory Stocks Feature at Mid­ Michigan on Saturday. Another Freeport resident. Walt Wisniewski, was lhe fifth fastest to finish. BOOSTERS continued from page 12 Closest to the Pin: John Bell Jr. on No. 16 (Red course). Winning distance 11 1/4 inches; Longest Drive: Jeff Keller on No. 2 (White course); One Skin: Jerry Newton. “Bunker" Bob Casarez. Butch Waldron and Linda Waldron had an eagle on No. 12 (Red course). The golf event raised nearly $3,000 this year. Hastings High Athletic Director Tim Johnston swung some clubs at the golf outing along with his teammates Scott Bemecker. Mark Bernecker and Peter Stursma. Booster members Kim O'Mara and Jan Warner made sure the golf outing went smoothly. NOTICE for FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS NOTICE for FREE MILK ORTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price pf meals served under the National School Lunch. School Breakfast. Special Milk or Commodity School Programs. The following household size and income catena will be used lor determining eligibility DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS today announced its policy for free milk for children unable to pay the full price of milk served under the Special Milk Program. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. TOTAL FAMILY SIZE A. SCALE FOR FREE MEALS OR FREE MILK YEAR League The Barry County Conservation Club. 1800 Cook Road in Hastings, will hold the Junior and Senior Olympic Trap Shoot on Saturday. Aug. 24 starting al 10 a.m. Practice will begin at 9 a.m. and the event is open to lhe public. Fifty clay birds at 16 yards and 50 birds at 19 yards are expected. The trap shoot is open to seniors. Sub juniors are up to 15 years in age. juniors arc 16-18 years of age and seniors are 50 and up. The4 shoot is open to males and females with trophies for winners in each of the male and female categories. The first place winners will receive ribbons and medals Group donations are twelve dollars for targets and trophies. For more information, contact Jon Hummell al 945-2800. Nancy Cooper at 945-3490 or Ed Damelewicz al 945-4050 MONTH WEEK TOTAL FAMILY SIZE B SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS YEAR MONTH WEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 $10,062 13.468 16,874 20,280 23.686 27.092 30 498 33.904 $ 839 1.123 1.407 1,690 1,974 2258 2,542 2,826 $ 194 259 325 390 456 521 587 652 $14,319 19,166 24.013 28.360 33,707 38,554 43.401 48,248 $ 1,194 1.598 2,002 2,405 2.809 3213 3,617 4,021 $ 276 369 462 555 649 742 835 928 Esch AdOtonai FaMyMrAa 4-3.406 >284 4-66 + 4.847 4-404 4-94 Children from households whose income is at or beiow the levels shown are eligible for free and reducedpnce meals or free milk. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced pnce meals, households should fill out the form and return It to the school. Additional copies of the application form are available at the pnnetpai's office in each school NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain all of the following information cannot be processed by the school (1) monthly source of income received by each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.); (2) names of ail household members: (3) social security number of adult household member who signs the application; and (4) the signature of an adult household member FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: if you currently recede Food Stamps or Aid to Families with Dependent Children" (AFDC) for your child, you only have to list your child’s name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, and sign the application The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility, verifying data, or qualifying children for other federal and state programs, as authorized by the United States Department of Agnculture Applications may be venfied by the school or other officials at any time dunng the school year If children are approved for free or reduced pnce meal or free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases in household size. Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year If a household is not currently eligible but has a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that time. In most cases foster children are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household s income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced pnce meals or mitk lor them, the household should contact the school for more information. Under the provisions of the policy the Child Nutrition Director will review applications and determine eligibility Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. The household also has the right to a fair hearing This can be done by calling or wntmg the following official: Dean McBeth. Superintendent. (616) 623-9274 Each school and the Supenntendent's Office have a copy of the complete policy which may be reviewed by any interested party In the operation of the child feeding progrms no child will be discnmmated against on the basis of race, color, national ongm. age. sei. or handicap If any member of the household believes they have been discnmmated against, they should wnte immediately to the Secretary of Agnculture. Washington. DC 20250 SCALE FOR FREE MILK YEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each Additional Family Member MONTH WEEK $10,062 13.468 16.874 20,280 23,686 27,092 30.496 33,904 $ 839 1,123 1,407 1,690 1,974 2.258 2.542 2,826 $194 259 325 390 456 521 587 652 4-3.406 4-284 4-66 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free milk. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free milk, households should fill out the form and return it to the school. Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal's office in each school Households should answer ail questions on the form NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain ail of the following information cannot be processed by the school (1) the total income by source for household member (such as wages, child support, etc ); (2) names of all household members; (3) social security number ol the adult household member who signs the application; and (4) the signature of an adult household member FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or “Aid to Families with Dependent Children" (AFDC) for your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, and sign the application The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility, verifying data, or qualifying children for other federal benefits, as authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture. Applications may be venfied by the school or other officials at any time dunng the school year If children are approved for free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases in household size. Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. If a household is not currently eligible but has a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that time In most cases FOSTER CHILDREN are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household’s income If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free milk for them, the household should contact the school for more information Under the provisions of the policy the Food Nutntion Director will review applications and determine eligibility Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to dtscuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. The household also has the nght to a fair heanng This can be done by calling or wntmg the following official. Dean McBeth. 327 N Grove. Delton. (616) 623-9274 Each school and the Supenntendent's Office have a copy of the complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party In the operation of the child feeding programs no child anil be discnmmated against on the basts of race, color, national ongin. age. sen. or handicap If any member of the household believes they have been discnmmated against, they should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture. Washington. D C 20250 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 8. 1996 A Hickory Comers man was sentenced lo 36 months probation with the first six months in jail after pleading guilty to sec­ ond-degree home invasion Brian F. Huffman. 20, of 1376 Burlington Drive, pleaded guilty in July. Prosecutor Dale Crowley told the court Huffman has. "a history of failure on proba­ tion" and was on probation in Kalamazoo County at lhe time he committed this enme. Crowley asked the court to sentence Huff­ man to one year in jail. Huffman's attorney Dale Gilbert told the court that Huffman's Kalama/oo County probation had expired in June and that Huff­ man was no longer using drugs or alcohol, attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, engaged and employed. Gilbert said Huffman has straightened out his life and did not need "substantial jail time." Circuit Judge James Fisher said he agreed with Crowley "in light of Mr. Huffman's performance on probation" and that he thought the Probation Department's recom­ mendation of probation only was "on the light side." Banner CLASSIFIEDS CalI... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I or Sale Xuloinolnc / ,ir Keill •fl FORD ESCORT GT. 5spd., air, newer tires, $3700 OBO. 945-5371 leave message. FOR RENT ON LAKE IN LAKE ODESSA, 1 bedroom apartment, $360 a month plus deposit, all utilities paid. 616-948-8598 •93 DODGE DAKOTA Club Cab, V-6 auto, 73K, cruise, tilt, air cio bwMi in^r ind rennins bojrtf JI 1300. 517-452-1523 ( onimuu^ty \ otters GLENN A. MILLER REUN­ ION Saturday, August 17 at 1:00pm.-? at Tyden Park, Hastings. GafttM Stiff 812 E. BOND ST, HAST­ INGS. Friday A Saturday (9th A 10th), 9-5. Books, clothes, quilts, miscellaneous items, Oldsmobile Transmission, '84 Chevy S-10, other miscella­ neous “men" items. Cancel if rm. NO EARLY SALES! FRIDAY AUGUST 9 9a-5p, 1510 N. Church St, Hastings. Chest Freezer, good dean single bed, high chair, changing table, walker, weed whipper, rod iron steps, ice auger, awning, womens clothes, sheets, curtains, canning jars and lots more. Itiiximw Srrvict \ HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free eni mates. insured, Sherwin Williams paint. Call Randson, 945-2545 HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson, 616-945-2545_______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Turned down? problem credit? We can help!’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-808-968-2221 Free consultation. OUR HOUSE ADULT FOSTER CARE has available a double occupancy room. Imme­ diate posewon. 616-948-9433 PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Jos Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SER .TCE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, al! workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE A STUMP REMOV­ AL: Also, tree A shrub trim­ ming. Free estimates, insured. Call 616-948-0109 SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, call Sieve's Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189 / or Salt BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Scrta Firm mattress set. 1 month old. Cost $1300 new. must sell! $300. 1-517-676-6414_____________ BEAUTIFUL WHITE A GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $600.. Sacrifice $250.1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL 6 PIECE PINE bedroom outfit, gorgeous brass handles includes queen size mattress set, “Luxury Firm". 2 weeks old. Cost $1,350. Sacri­ fice $485. 1-317-699-4148 QUEEN SIZE SEALY POST­ ER PED IC firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 2 months old. Cost $800 new, sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-2251 Help II anted AIRLINE BAGGAGE HANDLERS A customer service rep. Apps are drug screened. Avialion Ground Services, S5.50/hr ♦. 616-9564)924_______________ ATTENTION! HOME­ WORKERS NEEDED! LEG1T1MATE COMPANIES, LISTED WITH THEIR AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMER­ CE, NEED YOU NOW! CALL US RIGHT AWAY AT (616)-211-9385 FOR A FREE INFORMATION PACKAGE CHALLENGING OPPOR TUNITY1 Direct care staff for a 6 bed A1S/MR home, part/on call position available. Apply at 1505 N. Church St, Hastings or can 616-945-9613___________ GROUNDS KEEPER, 40 hrs a week thru September, some weekends, high school dipteuii or GED, driven license, 18 year old minimum, $5 an hour, open til filled, Chariton Park, Hast­ ings. 945-3775 EO.E KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE UTILITY, BARRY COUNTY CENTER. Working knowledge of HVAC equipment, grounds mainte­ nance, small engine repair, set up of special e vents, 2 years jani­ torial experience, computer literate, good communication skills. Hourly salary $10.63. Posting closes August 15,1996, 4 pm. Send cover letter and resume to Administrative Services Job 8614a. Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Ml. 49017-3397. An Equal Oppor­ tunity Employer/Educalor. SNACK FOOD DEUVMY to 11.25/hr, major company, great benefits, full time, start now. 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee. DENTAL HYGIENIST WANTED Looking for energetic, person for upbeat dental practice, good team player who is excellent with people. Part/full-time posi­ tion available. Ad #473, C/O J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 WANTED Motor Route Driver for the Grand Rapids Press for September 1st. Route area is Middleville. Freeport. Route is seven days a week. Applicants must have dependable transportation. For more information call Karen Echtinaw at 1-800-878-1411. Lost A f ound FOUND: YOUNG FEMALE WHITE MIXED Shepherd, found in Nelsoa/S. Broadway area. 948-9153 COURT NEWS: In addition to the jail time and probation. Fisher ordered Huffman to pay more than $4,600 in fines and restitution, but Huffman may perform community service in lieu of half his restitution. He pleaded guilty in June 1995 to receiv­ ing stolen property less than $100, abscond­ ing or forfeiting bond, malicious destruction of a building over $100 and breaking and en­ tering a coin box. In other Circuit Court business last Thursday: • Michael P. Rollins. 20, of 317 Fuller. Nashville, *tas ordered lo have $50 oer week withheld from his paycheck. WANTED • Old postcards. Phone 948-4094____________ WANTED: ROOMATE. FEMALE prefared, house in Middleville area, $400 month plus half of utilities. 616-795-4065 • Dawn M. Billings. 24. of 517 S. Jeffer­ son St., Hastings, pleaded guilty to two probation violations ^nd was scheduled for an Aug. 8 sentencing. anted Real I \fate FOR SALE BY OWNER. 4 bedroom, 2 baths, brick. Lake Odessa. 616-792-2350 or 616-795-9333_______________ HOMEOWNERS. Save $100 on closing costs. Bad credit okay. Capital city acceptance. 1-800-887-6700_____________ INDIAN RIVER: 10.01 Beaut­ ifully Wooded Acres adjoining State Land with a small creek. Bulldozed driveway and cleared campsite. $18,900, $500 down. $230/mo, 11* Land Contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 Mobile Honu \ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until October 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. WHY PAY RENT? New 3 bdrm., 2 bath homes, low down payment, tow monthly payment. Caledonia area. Call Warren at Pinnace Homes, 616-89M961 \afional \dx $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026. ext. 1400, 24hrs._______________________ BANK TELLERS to $9.7S4r, full time, great benefits, entry level, local, start now. 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee. CLERICAL/OFFICE HELP lo SIQfar, full time, benefits, entry level, needed now. 616-949-2424 Jobhne Fee. CONSTRUCTION/ HELPERS to $15/hr (concrete) many positions available, start now, 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee. FACTORY/PRODUCTION to $14.90/hr, full time benefits, many positions (all shifts) start now. 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee GOV’T FORECLOSED HOMES for pennies on SI. Delinquent tax, repo's, REO’s. Your area. Toll free (1) 800-898-9778 Ext. H-7673 for current listings. I hank }on CARD OF THANKS Milton and Olive Mason wish to thank everyone who attended their 6oth Anniversary party, sending the cards and their best wishes.______________________ CARD OF THANKS I want to give a big thanks to my loving family and many friends, and loving thoughts that made my 80<h birthday so special. _______________Ruth Gillespie CARD OF THANKS The family of Boyd H. Lemaar would Like lo thank friends and relatives for food, flowers, prayers, cards, money and calls at Boyd's passing. A special thank you to the funeral committee al Cedar Creek Bible Church for the wonderful luncheon they provided for friends and family after the service. A special thanks to Dr. Brent A Lois Bran­ ham for their visits and prayers. Thank you to Williams Funer­ al Home for their care. Thank you lo Barry County Hospice for their super care. A special thank you to nurse Helen Monroe who was wonderful to Boyd. He looked forward to ha visits. Thank you to Dr. Roth, Paula and Jean for their care of Boyd over the years Many Thanks Wife - Billie Leinaar Children - Richard A Joyce Leinaar Dan A Marilyn Middleton David A Loyann Leinaar Joyce Leinaar, Rcta Leinaar Peter A Rhonda Lemaar John A Barb Leinaar and fami­ lies • Douglas J. Oele, 23, of 3588 Edmonton Trail. Wayland, was ordered to have $10 pa week withheld from his paycheck. Ho pleaded guilty in September 1995 to two counts of resisting and obstructing an offi< cer. She had been sentenced to 24 months pro­ bation after pleading guilty in January to ut­ tering and publishing. • Edwin L. Vandecar. 21. of 180 Mary Lou Drive. Hastings, waived his arraignment and was scheduled for an Aug. 22 pre-trial hearing. He is accused of possession of marijuana. • Roddy L. Jacobs, 37. of 4777 Westman Road, Delton, pleaded guilty to two proba­ tion violations and was scheduled for an Aug. 22 sentencing. He was sentenced to 36 months probation after pleading guilty in May 1994 to at­ tempting to abscond or forfeit bond. • Mark S. Babcock. 34. of 12737 S. Grey Court, Middleville, was scheduled for trial on charges of resisting and obstructing a po­ lice officer. He is scheduled to be the second case Sept. 9, or will be the first case Sept. 23 if the first date does not work. He also will have a hearing on a motion to quash evidence on Aug. 28. • Aaron M. Roush. 19, of 2208 Hickory Road. Battle Creek, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of violating his probation. He had pleaded not guilty to two counts last Thursday. He was ordered to continue probation. Roush pleaded guilty to unlawful use of an automobile, without intent to steal in February. • Carl E. Clothier, 35, of 1266 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek, pleaded guilty Monday to two probation violation charges. He had pleaded not guilty to both counts last Thursday. Clothier pleaded guilty in De­ cember 1994 to larceny over $100 and habit­ ual offender second offense. He will be sen­ tenced Aug. 13. The following people were brought in re­ cently on show cause orders regarding unpaid fines and court costs: • Robert C. Strawser, 20. of 8249 Shaw Lake Road. Middleville, was ordered to have $100 per week withheld from his paycheck. He pleaded guilty in February 1995 to breaking and entering of a building without intent, breaking and entering of a coin box. attempted malicious destruction of a building over $100 and attempted larceny over $100. • Bonnylynn S. Parks. 38. of 2999 W. Stale St.. Hastings, was ordered to have $15 per week withheld from her paycheck and is scheduled for a review Dec. 5. She pleaded guilty in January 1994 to at­ tempted welfare fraud, failure to inform, $500. • John A. Parks. 33. of 2999 W State St., Hastings, was ordered to have $10 per week withheld from his paycheck. He was also scheduled for a hearing regarding revoca­ tion of probation Dec. 5. He pleaded guilty to welfare fraud over $500, welfare fraud failure to inform $500 and habitual offender, second offense, in Jan­ uary 1994. • Hal D. Stevens Jr.. 24. of 1475 Wel­ come Road. Hastings, was ordered to have $50 per week withheld from his paycheck. He pleaded guilty to possession of a con­ trolled non-narcotic in October 1995. • James W. Timm, 23, of 503 Grand Rapids St.. Middleville, was ordered to have $25 per week withheld from his paycheck. KNOW what's happening In city and county government. Read the Banner each week! z • Brad M Thomas. 23. of 14000 Obertey; Lowell, was ordered to have $30 pa week; withheld from his paycheck. He pleaded guilty in Decemba 1992 let two counts of unlawfully driving away 4 motor vehicle. He was placed on a delayed sentencing at that time. • Ralph M. Elmer. 35. of 175 E. Carlton Center Road. Hastings, was scheduled for a Sept. 9 trial. He is accused of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a youngster under 13 years old. • Donnie R. Bender. 22, of 10301 Enzian Road. Delton, pleaded guilty to three proba­ tion violations and was scheduled for an Aug. 8 sentencing. He originally was sentenced to 18 months probation after pleading guilty in April to at­ tempting to carry a concealed weapon. II He pleaded guilty in November 1994 to at< tempted breaking And entering of a building with intent. Woman not hurt in rollover JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies responded to a one-car rollova accident July 26. Christine M. Lorencen, 30, of Bellevue, was traveling south on Wabascon Road near Baseline Road when she told deputies she came over a hill and saw a deer crossing the road She said she swerved to miss the deer and lost control off the west side of the road. The car ended on its roof in a ditch. Lorencen was not injured. Bellevue driver strikes deer HAS I INGS TOWNSHIP — Sheriffs deputies responded to a one-car rollova accident near Chariton Park July 28. David L. Teunesscn, 17, of Bellevue, was southbound on Charlton Park Road near River Road when he swerved lo miss a deer. He crossed the center, left the road and over­ turned in the ditch. Deputies said Teunesscn told them his speed was in the 60s in the 55 mph zone. Deputies cited Teunesscn for exceeding the speed limit. Area woman reports ’explosions’ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Sheriffs deputies last Thursday, responded to a call from a 72-year-old woman about explosions and automatic weapons fire. Deputies said the woman told them she called Central Dispatch July 30 about two explosions coming from behind ha property and called July 29 about three explosions and automatic and machine-gun fire. She said no officer had been dispatched on those three oc­ casions. She told deputies ha husband and daughter also heard the explosions and gunfire. Deputies said she told them there is a rifle range on slate land behind ha property and she is sure the gunfire came from there, but she didn't know about the "bombs." Deputies told the woman to telephone the Sheriffs Department the next time she hears explosions or automatic weapons fire. Police probe intimidation report RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Sheriffs deputies responded a report of intimidation July 30. A 16-year-old girt said she was confronted by a 22-year-old woman from Grand Rapids, a 15-ycar-old girl from Middleville and an 18-year-old man from Grand Rapids about ba alleged flirtations and propositions with the Grand Rapids woman's husband and with the 18-year old man. The complainant told deputies that while the 22-year old was making verbal threats and holding a pocket knife, the Middleville girl and the 18-year old were in the house using the restroom. When they returned, the 15-year old allegedly told the 16-year-old she and her friends would beat her up if she didn't watch her mouth. The complainant said that after the incident, she noticed $5 missing from her bedroom and her paga numbers had been erased. When questioned by deputies, tbe 15-year old said she did go with the two Grand Rapids residents to confront the 16-year old about statements she had made about the Grand Rapids woman's husband and the 18-year old. She admitted to being in the 16-year-old's bedroom and erasing the pager numbers, but denied stealing any money Both the Barry County teens' parents were contacted and advised of the incident and lhe ages of the Grand Rapids residents. Deputies were seeking a charge of felonious assault against the 22-year-old woman and a charge of assault and larceny for the 15-ycar-old girl Two boys bum port-a-jons HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested a 12-year old boy and an 11-year old boy July 31 for setting fire to two port-a-jons at the U-Rent-Em Canoe Livery on Apple Street. Officers said the owner. Mike Hawthorne, had seen the two juveniles playing around down by the river. He told fire officials he saw the two boys walk out of the port-a-jons before they caught fire. Police officers said that when questioned separately, both boys admitted they had found several lighters laying on the ground during the day. entered the port-a-jons and set the toilet paper on fire, which in tum igniied the port-a-jons. Each boy set one port-a-jon on fire. Both said they had set a small grass fire in Fish Hatchery Park earlier in the day. but they were able to put it out by themselves Hastings man cited after accident HASTINGS — Hastings City Police cited a man for operating under the influence of liquor after a property damage accident Sunday. An employee at Bob's Grill said she had been sitting outside early Sunday morning in front of another co-worker’s car when a Jeep driven by Carl W. Cabral. 52, of Hastings, drove into a parking space, scraping his passenger side door against the car, damaging tbe mirror housing. Officers said when they questioned Cabral if he knew he had been in an accident, he said he wasn't sure. Police said when they asked him if he might have hit the car next to him, Cabral said when he pulled in he thought he felt something so he backed up and pulled back in. Police said the accident left a one and a half foot scrape and dent on Cabral's Jeep. Police said they smelled alcohol on Cabral and bloodshot, glassy eyes. A preliminary blood test showed a .12 reading. An .08 reading is considered impaired. Passenger held on fugitive warrant BARRY TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers making a traffic stop arrested a Kalamazoo man on a fugitive warrant from Kalamazoo County July 23. Troopers said they were northbound on M-43 near Sprague Road behind another vehicle traveling slowing than the speed limit. A pick-up truck in which Michael S. Jones. 21. of 2552 Ramblewood. Kalamazoo, pulled up behind the state pohee car until troopers said they could not see the truck's headlights. The trooper pulled to the side of the road to let the truck pass and then made a traffic slop on the truck. A LEIN check on Jones showed he was wanted on a warrant in Kalamazoo County for failing to appear on a marijuana charge. Troopers said that when they handcuffed and led Jones to the front passenger door, he attempted to pull away toward the back of the car. When they physically pulled him toward the interior of the car and tried to get Jones to sit down, troopers said he pushed up against them and that only by applying pressure to his brachial notch could they get him to sit down. Jones then is said to have brought his feet up and put them on the dash and windshield and would not put them on the floor until pressure was again applied to his brachial notch. . Troopers said that when they walked back to lhe truck to advise Jones' friends of why he was being arrested. a loud noise came from the car. When troopers opened the passenger door to tell Jones to stop kicking the inside of the car. they noticed he had lucked and broken loose lhe control module for the car's siren. Jones pleaded guilty in district court July 31 to attempted resisting and obstructing an officer. He was fined $250. The Police Beat does not publish lhe names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-08-15.pdf e5d7bf1d110489e4bfa24275af66c724 PDF Text Text 1 ' City approves water extension bid SeePage 4 Nursing home cited ' s«’ Fall sports practice underway See Page 2 See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 I . \lly et, I jAo fINGS THURSDAY, AUGUST 15. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 33 News Briefs Camtv&i games, fun high­ light special day In LO. The fim-evcr Lake Odeun Seizure Awxrenen dxy 11 being planned for Friday. Aug. 16. The event ii not only to create awareneaa of teizurei and their effects, tn alto to raise fundi to continue research and tupport for more who suffer front trimrr.L The Awareness Day fundraiser will begin al 1 pm. with face painting, downs, field day game events, carnival games with prizes, food wagons, a bay maze and a petting zoo An advocate information booth, first aid for seizme pettenta and informational videos will be offered all day Starting at 4 p.m., a talent competi­ tion will be he'd. Can 3744063 or 374796» for more information. Ice cream to be given wftty at Summerfest Strawberry, cbocrdale nd trailla tee cream will be free Xhg. WAteBn Haadan Qty Bank boats an ice cream social in boner of the inatituiion-s 110th Aanivenmy. Handouts, lopped off by the New Superior Jazz Band, will begin follow­ ing the Sununerfcst paradr from around 12:30 pan until 3 pm. in a tent behind the bank. “Brothers" & “Sisters” to sing at showcase The Devia Brothen and the Mission Sisters will aurrrnin at Aifry's Rcammnt in Hastings this Thursday. Aug. 15 when the next edition of the Musician's Showcase features gospel rnuhc. The Davis Brothen is a quartet from Bade Creek which has released many albums during their long career. Their moat recent album is “Holy Rhythm and Rhyme." The Sisters, consisting of Hastings reddents Kristi Wimck, Arm fohnaon and Carta Ned. are members of Grace Lutheran church. The groups begin their performances at 6 30 pzn. Arby’s is located at 911 W. State Street Paper drive ends Sunday in Kmart parking lot A paper drive by the Methodist Men's Group of the Hastings First United Methodist Church, held Aug. B- II. ends this Sunday at the Kmart park­ ing lot Acceptable Items include newspaprn and noo-glony/slick circulan; paper board, office paper, junk mail, telephone directories and paper bags. Unacceptable items are any wax coated or slick/glossy material, wet newspapers, magazines, catalogs and corrugated cardboard Planning Commission sets special meeting, Aug. 19 The City of Hastings Planning Commission will hold a special meeting Monday. Aug. 19 to consider requests from the representatives of Hanover Village. The session is set to be held at the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, at 7:30 pun. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 ANNER PRICE 50* County takes big step towards Barry Community Resource Network By Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A goal to house multiple human service agencies under the same roof received serious commitment Tuesday from the County Board of Commissioners Voting 7-1, commissioners endorsed the concept of preliminary floor plan designs and authorized County Administrator Michael Brown to take steps toward finaliz­ ing plans to finance the proposed Barry Community Resource Network. Commis­ sioner Tim Burd cast the only dissenting vote. The BCRN proposal currently calls for nine human service agencies and possibly satellite offices of other agencies to be head­ quartered in a 45,800-square foot building. The cost is estimated to be nearly $5 mil­ lion dollars, which would be funded by a bond issue. Rental payments from the agencies are expected to pay for between $150,000 to $200,000 of the anticipated annual $400,000 bond debt service payment which would be paid off in 25 yean. Brown said. "That means the county board is going to have to be prepared to pu. 5200.000 to $250,000 annually toward this facility In the next 25 years," he said. To help defray that expense. Brown said the county will be receiving increased state revenues of about $207,811 next year and an anticipated $227,000 in 1998 and similar continual funding each year because of House Bill 5158, which was just signed into law to provide fa out state court funding. "This is money to supplant what the county has been spending on the courts an­ nually," he said. We clearly spend more than $200,000 annually...There is nothing at­ tached to this bill that says that this money has to be used to additionally fund courts above and beyond what you're currently funding. In fact that's not what it's intended for." Brown told the board, "I think wc can (go ahead) based on the estimates and based on the revenue picture. It's going to be a tight year next year for the county." A major portion of the rent for the Re­ source Network is contingent upon working out an agreement with the Family Indepen­ dence Agency (former Department of Social Services) and Department of Public Health which would be the two largest tenants. Plans call for each to use 10.000 square feet of the space on different levels. The county has been negotiating with FIA for several months. Others who hope to occupy the building are the American Red Cross, Family & Children's Services, the Commission on Aging, Community Action Agency. Veter­ ans' Affairs. Besides an office, plans call for the Com­ mission on Aging to have a kitchen and cafeteria that could be used by the other ten­ ants and perhaps provide meals to the jail in the future. COA would like its own kitchen. Execu­ tive Director Tammy Pennington said be­ cause the funds spent to transport meals into the county could be used to buy an extra 5,000 meals. The cost of each meal from a service in Battle Creek automatically in­ cludes 29 cents per meal for transportation, sU said. "This year we expect to serve about 50,000 meals. That is $14,587 that is just going to transportation." Pennington said. All the BCRN ag-’ccijsj would share a waiting room, conference rooms and re­ strooms in the new building. An unfinished expansion space of 10,000 square feet, perhaps for satellite offices for other human services agencies is pan of the tentative floor plans. Future plans also in­ clude the possibility of bringing Substance Abuse agency and the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service into the building. "It's not an extravagant building...," Brown said. The proposed BCRN "serves a common goal of these agencies. I think that's critical, that we just don't look at one agency alone, but we look at what they are trying to ac­ complish as a common group. We haven't seen that before and wc don’t see that cither at the state level or nationally." Brown said. Proposed site of the complex is on prop­ erly near Kellogg Community College's Bany County Center, which is currently un­ der construction off Gun Lake Road, near M-37. KCC has given the county an option to purchase land there for $7,500 per acre. A five acre parcel is in the plans for BCRN. See NETWORK page S Sunior honored for service ♦ Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Gary Sunior (center) was honored Tuesday for his service by the County Board of Commissioners. Sunior has retired after being a road patrol officer since 1973. He also worked for the Hastings Police Department, where he started his career in 1959. With him in the photo are Sheriff Steve DeBoer (left) and Commissioner Tim Burd wlo presented Sunior with a resolution of tribute. Special education millage set for September vote county's population grows, and existing rev­ enues cannot keep up with the need for additional services. The BISD is operating al a minimal level of services, Mohler said previously. Addi­ tional millage would upgrade services to a mid-grade level, he said. Millage would be used to hire additional staff, help pay for technological aids for spe­ cial education students, pay for ongoing staff training, improve services to autistic chil­ dren, pare down bus riding time for students, and supply more special education teachers to Hastings and Delton schools. by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Barry Intermediate School District (BISD) board has set Sept. 26 as the date for a special election to request an increase in the district's operating millage. The request will be the same as it was in June — a jump from 1.1 mills to 2 mills, or a nine-tenths of a mill increase. BISD superintendent Tom Mohler said the increase would generate approximately $980,000 in revenues compared to current yearly revenues of slightly over $500,000. An identical millage increase request was defeated by voters in the June 10 annual school election. BISD board members de­ cided to go back to voters with a second re quest because the first request was only de­ feated by 107 votes, and because "the need is still there." Mohler said. The BISD needs the millage. BISD admin­ istrators said prior to the June election, be­ cause the number of students enrolling in special education continues to grow as the Those two school districts, served by the BISD, are currently having to foot most of the bill for special education teachers, Mohler said, and increased millage would al­ low the BISD to share some of that financial burden. Mohler said the BISD's millage steering committee has been re-mobilized to direct See SPECIAL ED VOTE page 2 Hastings schools will open on schedule by Mary Warner Staff Writer School will start on schedule in Hastings, despite ongoing construction work on sev­ eral school buildings. Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said a rumor has been floating around that construction would delay the opening of school. That is not the case, he said. The first day of school is Tuesday. Aug. 27. School will be closed the follow­ ing Monday. Sept. 2, for Labor Day. and will then resume Sept. 3. Schoessel said the rumor may have started because additions at Central Elementary, Hastings Middle School, and Pleasantview Elementary are not completed and won't be completed by the time school starts. However. Schoessel said, work on the ad­ ditions was not scheduled to be completed by the time school started, but rather is expected to be completed by January of 1997. Interior work in previously existing areas of Central Elementary, the Middle School, and Pleasantview Elementary is also under­ way. but is expected to be 99 percent com­ pleted by the time school starts, according to Steven Pierson, project superintendent for Christman Co. of Grand Rapids, the con­ struction management firm in charge of the project. At the middle school, science labs and sci­ ence classrooms are being updated, the prin­ cipal's office complex is being replaced with additional classrooms, and the building's safety features, such as fire exits and fire See SCHOOLS TO OPEN page 2 Electricians Todd Maleport (left) and Chad James pose in front of the new Central School addition, which will house a cafeteria/gym, facilities science room, art room, and restroom �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. Auaust 15. 1996 SCHOOLS TO OPEN continued from page 1 Site work on the new Star School Elementary School is almost completed. Nursing home cited for operating violations by Mary Warner Staff Writer Tendercare, a 101-patient nursing home located at 240 E. North St.. Hastings, was cited by the Michigan Department of Con­ sumer and Industry Services (DCIS) this past May for 16 alleged operating violations All but three of the violations have since been corrected, according to Grace Keriin, a licens­ ing officer with the DCIS. The stale licensing agency notified Tender­ care of the violations after an on-site annual survey of the nursing home was made by agency representatives Tendercare has been cooperative with the DCIS in correcting the alleged violations, according to Keriin. Original citations included failure to pro­ tect the personal privacy of residents, im­ proper use of restraints, failure to maintain residents' dignity, failure to accommodate residents' needs, some environmental viola­ tions concerning cleanliness and the mainte­ nance of a home-like environment, failure to make comprehensive health assessments of patients, failure to develop comprehensive care plans, failure to prevent development of pressure (bed) sores, failure to supply appro­ priate psycho/social care, failure to maintain an acceptable nutritional status for patients, failure to justify the use of psychotic medi­ cations. failure to supply enough dietary per­ sonnel. poor ventilation, and failure to have News Briefs Easy riders to rumble Into Barry Expo Center An event featuring seven show class­ es plus competitions like the Wiener Bite and Water on the Brain will roll into the Barrv Expo Center when the 3rd Annual Motorcycle Festival takes place Saturday. Aug. 24. Sponsored by Elder Fantasies Inc., the event offers a $2,000 purse in the sled pull class which will have a 2-wheel gas only and a 3-wheel gas only divi­ sion. It costs $25 to enter a bike .n the sled pull. Admission is $10 at the gate or $7.50 in advance. Gates open at 9 a.m and proceeds will be donated to LOVE. Inc. of Barry County. Flexfab wins quality award from Indiana firm A lengthy quality-control certifica­ tion process was topped off last week when Flexfab of Hastings presented two awards by Navistar International Transportation Corp, of Indianapolis. The process included such measures as creating and implementing a quality control plan, conducting machine capa­ bility studies and identifying pans with a sequential lot control number. Flexfab manufactures flexible hose, ducts and connectors for automobile, truck and aircraft manufacturers College-age music night features Wally Pleasant A special night of music has been planned for this Friday. Aug. 16 at 9 p m when Arby *s of Hastings hosts the music and comedy of nationally-known recording artist. Wally Pleasant. Pleasant, from Lansing, tours throughout the United Slates and has released three albums entitled "Songs About Stuff." "Welcome to Pleasantville." and his most recent CD. "Houses of the Holy Moly." There is a $2 cover charge to attend the concert at Arby's, located at 911 W State Street Hastings an effective quality assurance program. Agency representatives revisited Tendercare in July, and by that time the nursing home still needed to correct three problems. Keriin said, including failure to maintain residents' dignity, failure to accommodate residents' needs, and failure to prevent development of pressure sores. However, a fourth citation was added at that visit - failure to provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Keriin said a second "revisit" will have to be made by the agency to the nursing home to see if the remaining cited violations have been corrected. An ultimate punishment for nursing homes failing to comply with the DCIS requirements is cancellation of the home's Medicaid and Medicare eligibility. Keriin said. However, she said, "our goal is not to terminate the facility, but to help it get back in compliance." Keriin said it is common for nursing homes across the state undergoing the annual DCIS surveys to “have deficiencies." The "deficiencies." she said, "are usually corrected by the first revisit." “Tendercare has certainly been cooperative with us." she said Tendcrcarc is one of 30 nursing homes op­ erated by Tendercare of Michigan, Inc. of Sault Ste. Marie. It was formerly called Provincial House. Terri Fowler, senior administrator for the Tendercare corporate offices, said Tendervarc is disputing "several" of the citations made by the DCIS. She said Tendercare and other nursing homes in Michigan are unhappy with the DCIS annual survey process. Fowler said the Health Care Association of Michigan, made up of nursing homes like Tendcrcarc. and "various other long-term care (nursing home) facilities," are "working to try to resolve the differences of opinion (about the survey process) with the state of Michigan" Fowler said Health Care Association statistics indicate that the DCIS issues an average of 14 to 16 violations per nursing home after the annual surveys are conducted Fowler said that "right now. even though we are trying to work out our differences (with the state agency), caring for the resi­ dents in our facility is our main concern and main focus right now." The administrator of the facility at the time of the survey. Lisa Fellers, has left the nursing home and a new administrator, Sandy Place of Bridgeman. Mich., is starting Monday, Fowler said. Place left several weeks ago and an interirrt administrator has been running the facility. Fowler said. Fellers was only with the nursing home for a short time. Fowler said. The adminis­ trator previous to Fellers was there for three and a half years, she said. alarms, arc being updated The superinten­ dent's office i» also being renovated The principal's office complex is being placed in the new 32.000-squarc-f(xx Middle School addition, which will also have six new classrooms, a media center and a multi­ purpose room. The concrete block support walls of that addition are currently com­ pleted. and the roof is being finished. Brick is being placed on the addition's exterior, and the electrical and mcchanical/plumbing work is being roughed in. Pierson said the principal s offices in that addition should be ready by the time school starts. In Central's existing interior, building safety features are being updated and some upgrading of computer facilities is being done. The builders are treating the structure as an historic building. Pierson said, and 'everything put in the existing structure has been put in hidden areas we've discovered as we've done the work." Some interior paint­ ing and installation of floor covering will still need to be done after school starts. Pierson said, but that work will be done in the afternoons when school is not in session Central’s 18.000-square-foot addition will house a combination cafetena/gym, a science room, an art room, and restroom facilities. The outside support walls are completed on that addition, the roof is being installed, ex­ terior brick siding is being completed, and the electrical, plumbing, and heating, etc. is being roughed in. Pleasantview's 3,000-square-foot addition will house library, computer, and science rooms. Its construction is at the same stage as the Middle School and Central Elementary — outside support walls are up. the roof is being installed, brick veneer is being put in place and plumbing, electrical and mechani­ cal work is being done. Interior updating of fire exits and alarms is also being undertaken and will be 99 percent completed by the start of school. Work on all three additions this fall will be primarily interior finish work, and com­ pletion of exterior sidewalks, parking areas, etc. Also underway is construction of the new 55.000-square-foot Star Elementary School on Star School Road. Site excavation and grading is 75 percent complete. Pierson said, and work on the building s foundation is ex­ CASE NO SP. 16^96 - Thompson McCully Co . (applicant); Elizabeth A. Hoffman, (property owner). LOCATION: At the Southeast corner of Butler and Assyria Rds. in Sec. 3. Assyria Twp. PURPOSE Requesting o special use permit to ex­ tract gravel CASE NO SP 17-96 - Gory A. Hayward (applicant). LOCATION At 7722 Guernsey Lake Rd.. on North side between McKibben and Norris Rds. in Sec. 24 Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to operate a salvage yard. MEETING DATE August 26. 1996 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Lows Building at 220 West Court St.. Hostings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Site inspections of the above described proper ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of fke 220 W State St Hastings M.chigon during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m ), Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux iltory aids and services such os signers for rhe hearing impaired and audio topes of printed moter.ols being considered at the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following Michoel Brown. County Administrator 220 W State Street. Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948-489) Nancy L Boers ma Barry County Clerk (8/15) SPECIAL ED VOTE continued from page 1 the upcoming election effort. The committee has decided to concentrate its efforts on "con­ tacting positive voters" poor to the election to get them to the polls to vote. Mohler said. Mohler said the BISD also lost out on a potential revenue increase from a millage re­ newal request on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. In addition to special education millage ap­ proved by voters, the district is allowed by stale constitution to levy .13 mill for gen­ eral operating expenses. The latter millage was up for renewal Aug. 6. but was defeated. Because of the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment, which ties tax levies to yearly inflation rates, the BISD is only able to col­ lect .1146 mills per year. Had the renewal passed, it would have restored the levy to. 13 mi'l instead of .1146 mill, allowing the dis­ trict to collect an additional $13,500. The renewal was part of a fixed allocation millage request on the ballot that would have renewed 5.87 mills for the county, I mill for each of the county's townships, and .13 to the BISD. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted to submit a letter of intent to the county clerk's office, indicating that the board will resubmit the fixed allocation millage request to voters in the November general election JCE CREAM SOCIAL ON NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY CASE NO SP 15 96 — Oav.d and Darlene Neithamer (applicants). LOCATION: At 6570 E. Carlton Center Rd. (M-43) on the South side between Martin and Wellman Rds. in Sec. 20. Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation for a hair salon in o detached garage in Central Elementary Join us for a LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permit. CASE NO. SP. 14-96 — James and Anita Pyle, (applicants). LOCATION: At 2478 Star School Rd. on the West side between River Rd and M-37 In Sec 29. Hastings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary supplemental housing for on aged peeled to begin Aug. 27. Next January, after work on Central School, the Middle School, and Pleas­ antview Elementary is completed, the builders will start on renovations and addi­ tions to Northeastern and Southeastern ele­ mentary schools. Next summer, builders will begin renovation work on the high school. Pierson said construction costs on the pro­ ject have been held down due to cooperation between school personnel, the builders, and the architects for the project "There has been a lot of areas where we were able to save money because of the teamwork between the architect and builder prior to construction." he said. Also, help from school maintenance personnel resulted in "substantial savings." he said, especially SATURDAY, AUGUST 24™ 1:00-3:00 P.M. Immediately following e Hastings Summerfest Parade at... Hastings City Bank’s South Parking Lot (Comer of Church and Centre. Downtown Hastings) New Superior Jazz Band will play in the parade and as we serve you! COME JOIN IN THE FUN... ENJOY FREE ICE CREAM AND ENTERTAINMENT!! actings? tfrtv iBank �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1996 — Page 3 FINANCIAL furnbtrdby.. Hastings Mfg. posts second quarter results Mark D. Christensen or Edward D. Jones * The market Is neither Democratic nor Republican uniqueness of other events — depression, in­ flation. war — would have triggered declines regardless of the party tn power. In fact, when these periods are removed, the market has performed about the sime with either party — gaining an average 16.7 per­ cent during Democratic administrations and 14.2 percent during Republican administrations. The lesson here is that you shouldn't take everything at face value. Be aware that statistics can be interpreted to support a specific viewpoint. Look beyond the surface, and consider all the facts — especially in an election year. in addition, keep in mind that over the past 65 yean, stocks have performed better than al) other types of investments. There are many factors to consider when making investment choices — but presidential party is not one of them. Are you trying to decide whom to vote for in this year's presidential election? If you want the slock market to perform well, vote Democrat — at least that’s what a recent study might make you believe. However, a closer look at the statistics shows that stock market performance reaily has little to do with which party is in the White House. The study, published by Kemper Financial Services in its shareholder newsletter, review­ ed how the Standard A Poor's Index of 500 stocks (SAP 500) performed during each presidential term since 1929. The SAP 500 is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole The study found that when a Republican was in office, the market averaged a 5.9 percent gain. Under Democratic presidents, on the ocher hand, the market gained an average of 14.2 However, when you look beyond political parties and consider specific economic and political events that occurred duhng this period, you will gain a more realistic view. For example, at first glance, it looks like Herbert Hoover's Republican administration was disastrous for the stock market, resulting in a 27.2 percent decline But consider the period: 1929-33 was the height of the Great Depression. The Depression was sparked by the slock market crash of 1929. which occur­ red eight months after Hoover took office. While Hoover may have contributed to the problem, the world economy and the stock market were poised for disaster well before election time. The second-worst stock market decline dur­ ing the period studied, a loss of 19.1 percent, occured during Republican Richard Nixon's second term, from 1973-74. However, this was not only a period of political firsts — with the Watergate scandal and Nixon's subse­ quent resignation — it was also a time of spiraling inflation and an energy crisis. As Gerald Ford completed Nixon’s term, the market rebounded 15.8 percent, resulting in a more reasonable 3.3 percent market loss for the four-’-ear period, even after the Nixon debacle The third-wont presidential term for the Uock markct was that of a Democrat — Franklin Roosevelt. The market's loss of 8.4 percent during his second term occurred dur­ ing a worldwide depression and the prelude and beginning of World War II — hardly nor­ mal times, either political or economic. These are ottfy three stock mnrirrt declines since 1929. Moat agree that the severity and — STOCKS — The following prices are from the o'.usa of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vlous week. Close Change AT&T 54'/. Ameritech 54'/. Anheuser-Busch 74'/j Chrysler 28'/. CMS Energy 30s/. Coca Cola 50’/. Dow Chemical 777i Exxon 81'/. Family Dollar 16'/. Ford 32’/. General Motors 52'/. TCF Financial srit Hastings Mfg. 23 IBM 1091/. JCPenney 52'/. Johnson & Johnson 52s/. Kmart 10'/. Kellogg Company 74'h McDonald's 47'/. Sears 43s/. Southeast Mich. Gas 17s/. Spartan Motors 67. Upjohn 427. Gold 387.80 SUvor Dow Jones Volume . + 3’/. -‘It —Vh -'h + 7. +1 —2s/. 0 -’/. +1 -7. -7. —7. + ’/. +2 —'h —1s/. —•/. + 7. + 1'/j + ’/. —'h -.75 5M 5647.28 342,000,000 + .04 48.83 Slock Market Performance by Presidential Term 1929 - 1995 Term President S&P500 03/04/29 - 03/04/33 Republican - Hoover -272% 03/04/33 - 01/20/37 Democrat - Roosevelt +40.9% 01/20/37 - 01/20/41 Democrat - Roosevelt - 8.4% 01/20/41 - 01/20/45 Democrat - Roosevelt +14.2% 04/12/45 - 01/20/49 Democrat - Truman + 83% 01/20/49 - 01/20/53 Democrat - Truman +223% 01/20/53 - 01/20/57 Republican - Eisenhower +193% 01/20/57-01/20/61 Republican - Eisenhower +12.4% 01/20/61 - 11/22/63 Democrat - Kennedy + 93% 11/22/63 - 01/20/65 Deme-rat - Johnson +20.6% 01/20/65 - 01/20/69 Democrat - Johnson + 73% 01/20/69 - 01/20/73 Republican - Nixon + 6.4% 01/20/73 - 08/09/74 Republican - Nixon -19.1% 08/09/74 - 01/20/77 Republican - Ford +153% +11.7% 01/20/77-01/20/81 Democrat - Carter 01/20/81 -01/20/85 Republican - Reagan + 14.0% 01/20/85 - 01/20/89 Republican - Reagan +173% 01/20/89 - 01/20/93 Republican - Bush +13.9% 01/20/93- 11/30/95 Democrat - Clinton +14.9% Average gain during Democratic administrations: +14.2% Average gam during Republican administrations: +5.9% Source: Kemper/Towers Dau Systems NEWS. NEWS NEWS LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY CO II... 943-8051 Warm, loving host families sought for high school foreign exchange students arriving in August Call A1SE at 1-800S1BLING. or internet at httpJ/iaswww.com/aisej'html and E-mail AISEinfo@aol.com. American Intercultural Student Exchange Non-profit lax exempt educational foundation Thank You... A special note of thanks to family and friends, and to all who supported me in the primary election. Clyde W. Morgan Vice-Chairman Barry Hanning and Zoning . Paid for by Comm, to Elect Clyde W. Morgan 11S40 Clark Rd . Assyria Twp . Bellevue. Ml 0 . The Hastings Manufacturing Company has reported a net loss of $270,003, or 69 cents per share, on net sales of $10.8 million in the second quarter ended June 30. This compares with a net loss of $244,080. or 63 cents per share, on net sales of $18.7 million for the same period last year. The local manufacturer of piston rings, specialty tools and automotive additives at­ tributed the decrease in sales and the second quarter loss to the company’s September 1995 sale of its filter manufacturing operation. The company's second quarter results were af­ fected by nearly $390,000 in one-time costs related to the relocation of piston ring and tool inventories, as well as other functions from the company's former Knoxville, Tenn., facility, which was included in the filter operations sale. “As expected, expenses related to the tran­ sition of the filter operation were a primary contributor to the loss in the second quarter,'' said Mark R.S. Johnson, co-chief executive officer of Hastings Manufacturing Company. “With the majority of these costs behind us. we believe our future results will better reflect our strategic focus on piston rings, additives and specialty tools. These focused product lines, and the productivity improvements Hastings employees are working to obtain. Adult ed. to return in a different form at Maple Valley Adult education is back at Maple Valley this fall, after a stamp of approval from the Board of Education But something new. an alternative educa­ tion program for "at risk" teens, will be akial The Maple Valley Board of Education voted July 8 to reinstate the existing pro­ gram and to add an "alternative ed" program, with a combination of scholastic and self es­ teem buildling classes, something to strengthen the community. Terry Mix. who like many other adult ed instructors, feared that such programs were over at Maple Valley, but he's now back working with troubled teens. "Our alternative education program will help those students who have fallen through the cracks," said Mix. "It is very rewarding to me to see students who haven't made it in a traditional classroom to succeed in this type of program. And what better choice for a teacher than Mix? Known to many as Tate," he has years of experience with teens. He has taught at Maple Valley for the p«n 12 ycars as an adult education teacher, and ar a substitute teacher in the junior-senior high daytime program. He also taught nine yean in Climax Scotts in a simular program, and for two yean in an alternative education program in Holt, much like the program to begin here this fall. Mix is also a "home town" teacher. Grow­ ing up in the Vermontville area, he graduated from Maple Valley in 1971. "I love Maple Valley," he said. "With liv­ ing in the community all of these yean. I know most everyone and this is a way that 1 can give something valuable back to the community." His relationship with adult education stu­ dents. many young adults, has been a good one. He is a favorite teacher among many MV graduates. “He was voted as favorite teacher for two yean in a row by adult ed grads," said Com­ munity Education Director. Linda Miller. Miller also will be teaching in the alterna­ tive education program, a move that she said made sense. "We need two teachers and by splitting my time it will save considerable expense to the district." she said. "We even plan some team teaching." Why all of a sudden the change? In May school officials announced that June's gradation would be the last for the adult ed program due to massive funding cuts from the state "Members of the Board of Education are very supportive of the program and want it to continue here," said Deborah Baker from the Community Education office. The problem has been lack of funding, particularly because of cutbacks in state fi­ nancial support But now a new program is about to be implemented, one that will re­ ceive state aid funding like that allowed for regular daytime students. This alternative education program that targets 16- to 19-y ear-olds will receive state aid funding in the same form as the "regular" daytime program at Maple Valley. Aside from the funding, it will enable those stu­ dents who have dropped out of school to have a second chance. The Maple Valley Community Education program supports the concept of traditional high school." said Miller, “and believes it to be the most appropriate environment for en­ abling young people to obtain high school diploma. However, regardless of the high quality of programming, a number of young people have difficulty succeeding and remaining en­ rolled in a traditional high school setting." Al risk youths are those who for some reason or another don’t do well in a regular classroom setting. These teens may have trouble in certain subject areas and may be a grade behind classmates, have irregular atten­ dance or frequent tardiness The "at risk" program also is designed to work with pregnant teens, single parents, or teens who have a substance abuse problem See ADULT ED page 5 have begun to yield margin improvements that we find encouraging. " Gross profit margin improved to 26.2 per­ cent in the current quarter, versus 21 percent in the same period a year ago. reflecting the change in product mix. Operating expenses decreased nearly $1.1 million ($1.45 million excluding the relocation coats), due primarily to ■ sharp decline in selling, general and ad­ ministrative expenses. Operating expenses were higher as a percentage of sales during the second quarter and six-month periods, reflecting the non-recurring reolocation and related training costs. For the six months ended June 30, Hastings reported a net loss of $110.840. or 28 cents per share, on net sales of $22.1 million. That compares with a net loss of $494,402. or $1.27 pr share, on net sales of $35.1 million in the same period last year. Sales declined 36.9 percent, reflecting the filter operations sale, and the company's net loss narrowed by $383,562, a 77.5 percent improvement over last year's first six months. The 1996 six-month results reflect a pre-tax expense of approximately $470,000 relating to the non recurring relocation and training costs. “We confir.ue to be encouraged by our pro­ gress. particularly the new account activity among our piston ring customers," Johnson said. “We are continuing to experience higher volumes in our distributor, original equipment and private brand piston ring business, despite a general softness in the aftermarket for these products.'* Hastings Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer and marketer of piston rings and specialty tools under the Hastings brand, and additivies for engines, transmissions, cooling systems and fuel stystems under the Casite brand. LEGAL NOTICES . « —orronag rnarn num aai r THIS FIRM IS A D«T CO4.LECTO* ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOB THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Dafouh has boon mod* In tha condition* of o monpoqa moda by Latite D. Powao. husband and Chacyl Powars. wife (origlnol mongogors) to Allstate Mortgage 1 Finance Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, doled Moy 16. 1995. and recorded on Moy 31. 1995 In Liber 631. on pogo 526. Barry Coun­ ty Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgogoo to the Norwes! Bonk Minnesota. No­ tional Association as Trustee, a* assignee, by an assignment dated May 22. 1995, which was record­ ed on Moy 31. 1995. in Libor 631, on Pago 534. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Ono Thousand Four Hundred Nino and 52/100 dollars ($81,409.52), including interest at 12.875% per annum, \djustoble Rato Mortgage. Interest rate may change on 06/01 and 12/01 of each year. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro vtdod. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan ot 100 P.M. o’clock on September 5. 1996. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os; Lot IB. Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Libor 5 ol Plots. Page 90. The redemption period shall bo 12 month(s) from the date of such solo. Dated: July 25. 1996 Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association as Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C Attorneys for Norwest Bonk Minnesota. National Association as Trusts*. 30150 Tologroph Suita 100 . Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 Hie 896073405. (8/22) Filo No. 96-21955-SE Estate of HELEN IRENE RHODES. DECEASED. Social Security No. 277-07-5421. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On September 4. 1996 a* 940 a.m.. In the probate courtroom. "uiTlier. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo hold on the petition of Margaret I. Cousino requesting that Margaret I. Cousino bo appointed personal repreeonlottve ot the estate of Helen I. Rhodes, de reared, who Bvod at 219 West Murid. Hastings. Michigan and who died July 11,1996; and requesting also that the wRI of the deceased dated August 16.1993 bo admitted to probate, h is also requested that the heirs at low of said deceased bo determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that ail claims ngoinet the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. August 9. 1996 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SiEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49050 (616) 945-3495 Margaret I. Cousino IF Richord J. Hudson Address of PX: 1813 Wheaton Road Charlotto. Mi 48813 (8/15) Thank You! to everyone who supported us during the• campaign and election. A special thank you to the voters of Barry ■ County for your vote of confidence at the polls. < —Steve and Julie DeBoer— HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS’ CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 27 Registration new elementary students for ill who were not enrolled when school closed In June will be conducted in the building the students ire to attend. Elementary registration will be on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 21 and 22, from MO am. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration for NEW High School students will be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Aug. 19,20,21 and 22. from MO am. to 12rfX) noon and from ISO pm. to 3fl) pm. Registration for NEW Middle School students will be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Aug. 19,20,21,22 and 23, from 8:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. CLASSES lor ALL STUDENTS BEGIN on TUESDAY, AUG. 27,IMS. ALSO, AU NEW STUDENTS SHOULD BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Incoming freshman and new students are Invited to meet on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 1:30 pm. in the High School lecture hall for an orientation program. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, all students are to report to homerooms at 8:15 am. Under the continued policy of closed campus, students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch (11.50) or carry a sack lunch beginning August 27. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Letters regarding orientation and class schedules were mailed to all Middle School students. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, all Middle School students are to report to their homebase rooms at 8:15 am Under the continued policy of closed campus, students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch ($1.50) or carry a sack lunch beginning August 27. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM'S HOURS (10M-97) PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Kindergarten... (Monday-inuraoay) (Friday morning) (Friday afternoon) Grades 1-5 <:x> am. 10 zuu p.m. 735 am. to 1027 am. _________ 1130 am. to 230 p.m. 735 am. to MO o.m. ............... CENTRAL, NORTHEASTERN, SOUTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 820 am. to 1108 am. Kindergarten... (Morning) (Afternoon) 11:57 am. to 2:45 pm. 820 am. to 2:45 p.m. Grades 1-5 8:15 am. to 250 pm. MIDDLE SCHOOL 8:15 a.m. to 255 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL Administration Central Elementary Northeastern Elementary 948-4400 948-4423 948-4421 Pleasantview Elementary 758-3361 Bus Information Southeastern Elementary Middle School High School 9484418 9484419 9484404 9484409 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1996 City Council approves bid for water extension) What happened to civility? and traveling between borne and Washington balance the budget, provide tax relief for working families, preserve the environment. nastiness of some of the political debate* in this country. As the political season heats up. I've been struck by the lack of civility in political cam­ paigns. Of course politics is a rough business. Thi*. however, can hardly justify the extraor- of the community. Broadcasters and film makers emphasize the legal "right" to depict sex and violence regardless of its effect cm children or society. Song lyrics glorify drug use and crime. Sports figures take more pride in snappy "trash talk" than fair play and indulgence has had harmful effects on society. By encouraging people to place their own in­ terests above those of others, it contribues to the erosion of community spirit and personal responsibility. I'm hoping that the slide leading to greater incivility can be reversed. The rancor is mak­ ing it harder and harder to bring society jamin Franklin at our Constitutional Conven­ tion. After three months of negotiation. Franklin closed the convention by saying that although he disagreed with some of the provi- little of his own infallibility" and support the poaents' motives and patriotism. Nasty "onc- the near unanimity of the delegates in support civility in campaigns carries over and adds to the hick of decorum in the debates on the since. Sometimes I wonder if, in a crisis, wc could count on politicians (and other Americans) to display the kind of unity, civili­ ty, and respect for other opinions that Franklin successfully called for at that historic convention. As we proceed with the many Sadly, this deterioration of civility is not limited to politics. The fact is that many peo- from our readers Citizens don’t want unnecessary taxes walleu the next time the circus comes to while Bercy County vuter. nay enjoy dog and Dari Lester Delton by their government officials. ' Correction their current private asphalt suppliers make a profit on the products they sell. Shocking! As In Carlton Township, voters approved 1.5 mills for fire protection through the year 2000. Because of incorrect information sup­ plied to the Banner, the wrong millage rale and purpose for the funding were printed in last week's issue in an article about town­ ship results of the primary election. by Jason Carr Staff Writer The Hastings City Council approved awarding the Star School Road Industrial Park Utilities project to Bartz Construction of Byron Center. The project includes a 16inch water main. The Banz submitted the low bid with a to­ tal estimated cost of $559/161. Director of Public Services. Jeff Mansfield said the bid was about what engineers esti­ mated and a check of references for typical municipal projects completed by Bartz found their track record to be acceptable. In other business Monday night the coun­ cil: • Heard a presentation from Tom Thomp­ son of Professional Code Inspectors about the number of permits issued and inspections completed. Thompson said 33 building per­ mits with a total construction value of al­ most $2.5 million had been issued for the second quarter (April-June). He also noted that there were 30 inspections of rental units in the quarter. Thompson said there are 650-700 rental units in the city and all those units are in­ spected once every two years, and that only about 5 percent of units require follow up. Thompson noted to council members that they should take citizet complaints about structures to him. while complaints about junk cars, furniture and similar items should be sent to City Manager Howard Penrod or to Mansfield. • Approved a request from the Summerfest Committee to put up a banner across State Street announcing the event. Council ap­ proved waiving the $100 application fee and $20 per banner fee to cover the cost of putting up the banner. • Approved a request from the YMCA to use Fish Hatchery Park two nights per week for a fall co-ed softball league. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes told the council the YMCA had its insurance ready and has taken care of lighting fees. • Approved blocking off three parking spots on S. Jefferson Street during the Sat­ urday of Summerfest to allow a race-car to • Heard Mansfield report that there are gypsy moths on Cass Street and in Fish Hatchery Park. He said the city is looking into measures to take next year because the problem is expected to expand. He said the have them deal with the problem on an indi­ vidual basis. He said while he has been asked about the possibility of aerial spraying, that is usually not done unless the problem is very bad. • Tabled, until the next meeting, a pro­ on city property.. • Tabled a proposed city policy concerning the Family and Medical Leave Act until the low city employees to coiled pay during their leave as long as they used al) accumu­ lated vacation and personal leave except for one week After the vacation and personal leave time had been used, employees would also be allowed to use half of their sick leave and be paid half their salary or pay for a pe­ riod of up to 30 days, but not more than the numbers of days of family leave requested. • Heard Penrod say there has been some progress in negotiations over the Hanover Village project. Penrod said he could not give a formal report but hoped to at the next meeting. • Heard Penrod report that progress is be­ ing made in installing new software to do the city's books He said arrangements were being made with the city auditor to finalize last year's books undet the old system and that the new system would allow the city to provide council with monthly reports. • Approved terminating a Right of First Refusal the city had with Mr. and Mrs. Du- ane Bower for property at 334 E. State. Street. • Heard Fekkes report that the city had reached an agreement with Clarence Slaugh­ ter regarding $8,000 in back rent that was owed for the industrial incubator. Fekkes said the city had to wait 21 days after the July 23 judgment before it could attempt to. collect the rent • Heard council member Miriam White note Maureen Ketchum's resignation from, the library board. No reason was given,' Mayor Frank Campbell will appoint* Ketchum's replacement, but he said anyone ’ interested in serving should first speak to li-. branan Barbara Schondelmayer. • Heard Campbell report that he still needs. to appoint a replacement for Buzz Youngs * on the Board of Review _________ Driver damages light pole and car wash HASTINGS — City Police officers responded to a two vehicle crash on State Street Aug. 5. Mark F. Stagg. 26, of Wyoming was west bound on State Street when he hit a stalled truck driven by Deborah L. Ward, 39, of Martin. The impact caused Ward's truck to leave the roadway, striking a light pole and pro­ ceeding to hit the Great Lakes Car Wash. Ward was taken to Pennock Hospital with minor injuries. •> Hazardous driving leads to ticket THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers responded to a two car crash on Patterson Road Aug. 10. Troopers said James E Brian. 28. of Wayland was south bound on Patterson when he saw a car driven by Diane R. Veen, 37. of Grand Rapids stopped in the south bound lane after she had missed a turn. Troopers said Brian began to pass Veen on her left, when she tried to make a left turn into a farming equipment access drive, hitting Brian broadside. Brian and his passengers. Lyndsy Brian. 12. and Kyle Brian. 6. all of Wayland were not injured. Veen was also not injured. Veen was cited for hazardous driving. Driver ‘bugged’ by Insectu ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police trooper, responded to a one-car ac­ cident Monday on Nonh Avenue south of Fniin Rond. Troopen said Dianne 1. Roush, 52, of Dowling was sooth bound co Nonh Avenue. They said she told them that she was swatting at bugs when she realized she had gone off the road. She then ran off to the right side of the road and ran over several downed trees until coming Io rest between a win and a telephone pole. Roush was not injured. She was cited for hazardous driving. i-. . More POLICE BEAT, pg. 14 f ■ od Woman’s poignant appeal to fight j AIDS highlighted Michigan speakers the defca> of the proposal and to watch their Citizen disappointed with animal shelter defeat The people who voted, my friends and I are very disappointed that the animal shelter Privatization is not the answer. It's the county’s responsibility. I have donated food, blankets and money earmarked for the building fund. The help taking care of the animals are doing their best. I just hope it gets on the ballot in November so folks can show they care and have a heart for the animal*. Ida Leinaar Delton HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 » uoasneo oy. ..naroags uarwicr, me. A DMaion ot J-Ad Graphics me 1062N. Broadway Hasting*. Ml 48058-0602 (618) 845-0554 John Jacobs Prsadam Jvyc* Ryan Treeeurer Fradsrie Jacobs VcaPresident Slophen Jacoos SocnUry •NEWSROOMDertdTVbung (Eator) E iwne Gtoert (AMmt Edtor) Karen Mauck Barbera 0*6 Jason Can Cindy Smith Koi sea Ha Pecker James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OtttM ad* see spied Monday trough Friday 8 am to 5 JO p.m. Saturday 830 am. ■ Noon Scot! Ommen Denise Howel Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Bates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per yew elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. M i 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home. ” The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER (Making Barry County residents fee! at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 SAN DIEGO (AP) - Mary Fisher's poignant appeal to fight AIDS highlighted a steady stream of Michigan speakers at AIDS demands a response. "When families like Hydeia’s ask who“ really cares for us. their questton is not* the Republican National Convention. Fisher, a mother of two who contracted the AIDS virus from her late husband, repeated the moving appeal she made to a nationwide audience at the 1992 GOP National Convention in Houston "The dying has barely begun." Fisher said Monday, giving a hug to 12-year-old Hydeia Broadbent as the two shared the podium. Broadbent, who has had AIDS since birth, said she hopes to have a long and healthy future. "I dream of a cure for AIDS," she told the crowd. political. It's a human question, sharpened by suffering and death." she said. "We will all be judged, not through th$ A Fisher, who now lives in New York but is well-known for her earlier work in Michigan GOP circles, said the spread of eyes of politics, but through the eyes of children.” .» U3. Rep. Dave Camp, a delegate from Midland, said Fisher's appeal hit home. *1 "The convention hall was as quiet as it J "Society has the view that things are getting better. She is telling us that that's'-1 not the case. It was very effective." Seven of the state's current and former'11 Republican leaders _ including former President Gerald Ford, who now spends See GOP pg. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 15,1996 — Page 5 COMMUNITY RESOURCE NETWORK continued from page 1----------The one-tiop shopping- concept of the resourcc network complex is to better serve county citizens. Thirty-three human service •gencies have been involved in discussions ,hal 8oal p,ans undcrway **nce 1993. are designed to change the way ser­ vices are delivered by implementing more collaboration to identify and respond to community needs through coordination of resources "This (BCRN) would go along with Gov. Engler’s no wrong door policy, too." Com­ missioner Robert Wenger said. "It fits right on like a glove.” The proposed BCRN building is a twostory reverse "L" shape with an entry level and a walk-out level, similar to the style that KCC is constructing in the county. Allowing Brown to go forward with nego­ tiations is contingent upon contracts that arc acceptable Io all parties as well as the bond counsel. The board will be have to give its final approval on detailed plans and specific bonding costs before the BCRN project would be sent to the County Building Au­ thority. "I think that gives you the authorization to go ahead and continue the ball rolling." County Board Chairman James Bailey told Brown after (his week's vote. "The com­ mitment is there if at all possible. If the contract doesn’t work out and the numbers don't generate ,we realize wc can't do it. If it can be accomplished, we'll move in that di­ rection." Bailey said. Lakewood School bond proposals’ ballot wording approved by Kathryn Sedye Staff Writer The Lakewood Board of Education last Wednesday evening approved the official fording for the three bond proposals that will appear on the ballot in Sept. 17 special Election. •One proposition will be to bond for 119.95 million to build a new middle School and remodel and make additions to elementary schools. A second one will be to bond for $260,000 to demolish the old Lake Odessa Junior High building, improve East Elementary and construct a playground. The third proposal will be to borrow $3.65 mil­ lion to build a new auditorium as an Addition to the middle school or high Ichool The wording. as it will appear on the bal­ lot. will read: ‘ • Bonding Proposal I — "Shall Lakewood Public Schools, Ionia, Barry, Eaton and Kent Counties. Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Nineteen Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($19,950,000) and issue its general obliga­ tion unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of: - partially remodeling, refurnishing and re­ equipping and erecting. furnishing and equipping aditions to ele­ mentary school buildings; - erecting, furnishing and equipping a new middle school; - acquiring and installing educational tech­ nology system improvements; and -developing and improving outdoor physi­ cal education facilities and sites?" i • Bonding Proposal II — "Shall Lakewood Public Schools. Ionia. Barry, Eaton and Kent Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($260,000) and issue ns general obligation unlimited lax bonds therefore, for the purpose of developing and improving the East Elementary site by demolishing the Lake Odessa Junior High School and constructing playground improvements3 • Bonding Proposal III — "Shall Lakewood Public Schools. Ionia, Barry, Eaton and Kent counties. Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Three Million Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,650,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping a new auditorium or an auditorium as an addition to the middle or high school, and developing and improving the site?" The school board changed its regular meet­ ing date from Thursday, Aug. 8, to Wednes­ day. Aug. 7, in order to meet the required deadlines for public notice about the last day of registration to vote in the special bond election. Because the bond election will be held Tuesday. Sept. 17. as required by law, the last day of registration will be Monday, aug. 18. The first public notice must be pub­ lished in a newspaper of general circulation on or before Thursday. Aug. 8. Board member David Lindberg voted agamst the wording on the second and third bonding proposals, arguing that he does not believe it is necessary to demolish the old junior high school and develop and improve East Elementary. He said he feels that an­ other option of moving East Elementary to West Elementary and selling the lots with both schools should have been considered. Fellow board member Curtis Johnson said they'd had the junior high building up for sale with several realtors, but there has been no interest in the land. Lindberg added that he believes an audito­ rium is nice, but it isn't necessary. In other business last week, the "Open En­ rollment." or "Schools of Choice," project was discussed and Lakewood opted to go । with the Ionia Intermediate School District's । plan. This will allow students within the Ionia ISD to attend other schools in the in­ termediate district without having to pay any tuition. "The proposal won't change change the way anything is being done, it will standard­ ize the procedure within the school district," said Assistant Superintendent Jerry South­ gate. "It doesn't limit or necessarily expand the number of students coming into the school system." The state plan is more re­ strictive and has worse timelines. Southgate said. All voted in favor of adopting the ISD pol­ icy. ADULT ED continued----------or have been incarcerated Maple Valley has des.gned the program to help those at risk teens in Barry and Eaton counties in a classroom setting during regu­ lar school hours. To enable students to accomplish their personal rod academic goals, wc will offer small classes and an individualized approach to learning." Miller said. The new program will be to be offered in an off-campus site. One site under considera­ tion for the classes is a vacant church build­ ing in Nashville. School officials said, how­ ever. that plans for that site are still prelimi­ nary and contingent on approval from the village. The site will also be accessable to regular busing. The program is designed to offer all sub­ jects required for a high school diploma and a life skills class that will deal with building self esteem and motivation. Al) school activities will run concurrent with the regular school calendar, including Vacations and snow days, and students using the center will be expected to follow daytime school rules. ; "We are targeting for 22 students," said Superintendent Alan McLean. "We hope, however, to have more." Alternative education funding is based on state aid, using the same formula as for regu­ lar daytime students. More students means more dollars. "Adult education was guaranteed 34 per­ cent of last year’s funding for the upcoming school year." said McLean "That is about $35,000 in Maple Valley's case, hardly enough to run a program." He added that competitive grant funds also became available this spring, and Maple Vailike many other schools, applied for the $20,000 in available grants. The district should know by Sept. I if it WHl receive any of that money. -For now. however, local school officials plan to cut comers and continue with a tradi­ tional adult education program al the high ichool. as in previous years. This year's classes will not begin until 6 p.m. and will run four evenings each week until 10 p.m.. rather than the 4 to 10 p.m. schedule like last year Those who want to enroll in the alterna­ tive education program or the traditional night school adult ed program should contact the Community Education office as soon as possible. The office is located at the junior­ senior high school and is open from 8 a.m. untii 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Prospective students can stop by to pick up an application or they can call (517) 852­ 2145. "The window is closing very fast on this." he told the board, because without FIA rental payments the project will be nearly impossible. FIA has to immediately decide if it will move or renew its current lease. Opposing the concept. Burd asked what the county would do if the state changed its mind about funding out state courts, saying the county didn't have an extra $200,000 or more per year in the general fund to make the bond payments without the extra state funding. "There are a number of 'what ifs,' but I guess frankly there is a risk involved," Brown said. There is a risk in every project that we do." "The minute the state gives us more, we don't even have it yet. and you guys arc spending it. Everybody thinks it's a wonder­ ful idea, everybody but me apparently," Burd said, noting that the size of the BCRN is 1 1/2 times the size of the new Courts and Law Building. Over 25 years, the cost of the BCRN would be $10 million because of the inter­ est. Burd said. "I don't want to pay that. “Every agency wc have seems to think they can get bigger and do more. They think that's good, well that's not good. That's the whole problem.." "We sure shouldn't go back to the t?xpayers and ask for $800,000 (the increase if the fixed allocated millage proposal is passed in November)...and commit it for the next 25 years and hope that you get it." he said. "That's what happened with the Courts and Law Building. They (commissioners) figured out some fancy way to fund it and Proposal A came through and flushed the whole thing down the toilet where it's not even going to pay for half of it. What if something happens to KCC and we have to take that back. I don't think that's going to happen. But that's a contingency we have to take care of and if something happens to the FIA and the court funding then we have a whole lot of debt on our hands and then you're going to go back and ask for more money from the taxpayers...bigger isn't bet­ ter and more isn't better," Burd said. Bailey said he believes plans for the BCRN should proceed because of "the (FIA) window of opportunity that we have" of funding a large share of the project with rental payments rather than a property tax millage. A publication called "The County Line" talks about the Local Empowerment and Flexibility Act of 1996, which is legislation to allow local governments and states limited flexibility to determine how federal dollar grants are spent, Bailey said. "This will allow the further consolidation of programs and eliminate much administra­ tion and red tape. I guess one of the things we're looking at with this building in Barry County is let’s put some of this all together and try to find a way of saving dollars now. In doing this wc would be ahead of several other counties. If we wait until the dollars are gone then you're trying to scrape around and figure out how you're going to do it." Brown said the County Commission on Aging building in Hastings is deteriorating rapidly and the Public Health building is in poor shape and the department needs more space. Because the health department has out­ grown its building, it is not able to offer all the services it wants to provide. Commis­ sioner Linda Watson said. She also said the current COA building "is not what we should be doing for our seniors." If the COA. Public Health and FIA each built separate buildings rather than join the BCRN. Brown estimates that the cost would be more (han $4.5 million. "However you do not gain the benefits of the additional six agencies that would be in­ volved and housed together," Brown said. For about a half million more, al least six other agencies could be located in the struc­ ture. TAKING BIDS: For vmir insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Check our new Auto/ 1993 Mercury Tracer Station Wagon. Contact Jane at Hastings City Bank, 945-9535. PROPERTY FOR SALE Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50 + drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. Fax: 945*9914 i FARMERS You can improve your professional image with affordable, high-quality business printing services Tlx- business printing experts are here to help you stay ahead o( the competition. Our friendly, knowledgeable sales staff takes as much time as necessary to understand your business printing needs Our representatives explain the procedures and materials required, and the time and costs Involved in your printing job. so thitt you know exactly what to expea. Here is a general overview of the professional business printing services we offer. Creative Services Give us a camera-ready artwork, or choose layouts we create for you. We're ready to take your Ideas from concept to finished produa and store your artwork for future use. Typesetting/Desktop Publishing - A large library of typefaces gives us the capability to develop customized type treatments or match existing type. And complete desktop publishing capabilities make it possible to create eye-catching chans, page layouts. or illustrations. • Design/Artwork — • Printing & Finishing Services High-quality, full-service printing means you can get everything from business cards to multi-color presentation pieces. We also offer specialized printing services like four-color process printing, embossing, engraving, presentation folders, and labels. To give your piece the professional look, we offer a wide variety of finishing services like cutting, collating, folding, drilling, gluing, stapling, numbering, scoring, perforating, and binding. Support Services CARY BEGG AGENCY ia S MKhgan. Hatng,. Ml 49054 "The implications of this for the future are horrible for this county in terms of dollars." Englehan said, noting that other funding like Medicare would go elsewhere, too. "Unless we can get a facility that will allow us to coordinate and save money those dollars are going to go." Commissioner Emmet Herrington asked if the other 24 agencies involved with BCRN would want to be part of the complex. Mohler said there is no way of knowing how many of the agencies would ultimately want to be there. Some want to have satel­ lite offices available that wouldn't lake up a lot of space so they would still move in the direction of no wrong door and be coordi­ nated to the other services, he said. Brown said he would be meeting with rep­ resentatives of all the other agencies "and making sure that everyone who can will be in the process." One of the problems is that some of the organizations are non-profit and volunteeroriented and don't have enough funding to pay rent at the BCRN, he said. To make things convenient for you. high-speed copying, color copying. FAX service and free pick-up and delivery service are available For more information on the wide range of business printing services we have to offer, call 945-9554 to arrange a free, no obligation consultation GARY BEGG, LUTCF Auto, Hom. Lil« Commwtui BCRN leaders Sandy Englchan and Tom Mohler have worked to the extent that they could to pul the project together. Brown said. The state considers the BCRN project on a campus-like setting to be visionary and unique for a rural county like Barry. Englchan said if the county doesn't have the facilities for delivenng human services, a portion of the $27 million of Medicaid funds that are funneled through Barry County could be lost. "If we don't gain facilities for delivering services in the community as you all know the community services will be regionalized. That's already happening with substance abuse. Some of their services are going outside because they don't have room here. If you don't have the facilities to compete for the contracts and sub-contracts in this community you will be going to Battle Creek. Lansing or Grand Rapids for the services and the money those services brought into this county will then go with it.” she said. "I'm not saying that all $27 million will go out of this county but a substantial amount of it TO SETTLE THE ESTATE of LEWIS BALLIE, DECEASED _.ol 3562 North Broadway, Hastings. Michigan: 40 acres with creek and frontage on highway 43, approximately tour miles north ol Hastings Large house, bam and outbuildings in poor condition. To be sold "as is". Offers accepted through August 30. 1996 Seller reserves the right to refuse any offer For more information or appointment for inspection - pimm can 616/945-5087. the best place for the best business printing at the bestprice — guaranteed. Call Today... (616)945-955401945-5078 Fax (616) 9+5-5192 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 15, 1996 |__________ VernonJ. Hooper___________ 'W'Ote 'fa. -Eeliest: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there ere a few conditions that must be met before 'hey will be published 77m requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses win not be accepted • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHVBCH, M-37 south at M79 Lawrence Hubtey. pastor t phone •M5J397 Church phone 945-4W5 Kathy Cotant. chow director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning wor *hgp. 600 p.m Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p m. Nursery for all services Prayer meeting, 7:30 p.m Wednesday. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen W right (616) 751-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 am. Sunday School 11XX) a m ; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday Bsbte Study 700 pan. HASTLMiS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Stale Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associate PaMor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m. Sunday School. 10:45 Morn­ ing Worship; 6:00 p.m Evening activities. Wednesday — 7 p.m — share groups in various homes. Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study at the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3It5 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49051 Ptalor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pschard. 945-5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 900 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11X30 am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaming Per­ sonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calling God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the ckss that fils your needs. 4-H. Monday > 6 30-8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00p m at 154 E. Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5:15p m at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8:00 a m . freewill offering. You are invited and welcome BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058 Sundrv Se­ nas: Bfote classes 10 am. War­ ship 11 a.m_. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wcdneaday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman .tenon. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Vacation Bi­ ble School Aug. 19-21. 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 4 yrs.-6th grade. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Suian Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shortry. Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. Asst Pmaor. Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a.m . Omars for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Monung Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6 00, Evening Service Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Chiba. 7 XX) p.m.. Teem in Houseman Hall; 7X30 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. . ,t HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 9412667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday BMe Study 7 p.m If mtemacd in a free Home BMe Study, please call for more detail* THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a m. Sunday children's church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hasting* Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used m all services. For more infix matioo call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101 St. Andrew's is a pun of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod. INDEPENDENT CHURCH « CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting al Thomas Jefferson Hall, romer of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9:30 a m.. Bible School. 10:30 am.. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, m home Bible study Cail for location - 623-3110 ST. CYBIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brood way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday 7 00 p.m Services for Adult*. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Monung Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WMN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL SANK OF WAITINGS Member F.O.I.C. TNI HASTING* BANNER AND REMINDER 1862 N Broadway — Heatings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jetferaon - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan martINGS FIBER PRODUCTS, Rd GLASS - Hastings. Michigan INC. J WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coat* Grose Road Pastor Ben Her nng. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Church Service 10:30 Wheelchair accessible and elevator ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058. Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone 1L>-2Q5U .Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mau 10 00 a m - 1928 Book of Common Prayer HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Of GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m., classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quit (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible Quu (ages 8-12); Youth Mmistnes or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Aaf. 18 - 8-00 Md 1040 am Holy Communinn; 1040 Baptism. AAL after. 2.40-540 - 50th Wed­ ding Anniversary. McCollums. Fellowship Hall Thursday. Aug 15 - 840 AA. Saturday. Aug. 17 - 840-Noon SS Staff Workshop. 8 00 NA. Monday. Aug. 19 - 7:00 Evang. Comm. Tuesday. Aug. 20 — 740 Cay. Council CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 1040 a m.; Wot ■hip 1140a.m.; Evening Service « 640 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 740 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I msle East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services - 9:45 a.m.. Bible Classes for all ages. 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing your Faith; 5:30 p.m. youth meeting with "Youth with a Message" 945 9224; 6:30 p.m Bible study tor all. S-S CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3lst Ave.. Wayland. M! 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake: Sunday Mam 9:30 a.m.. Saturday Mass during the summer 640 p.m.. Communion Services Wednesday, friday at 9:00 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mas* 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings, Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler. Program Youth Director. Sunday. Aug. 18 •••Summer Worship Hours’ •• 9:30 Morning Worship Service is broadcast over WBCH AM FM Nursery is provided HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Music Director and Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floor* Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9:30 am — with child care for in­ fants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thro 8. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Summer Handbell* 10:45 a.m. Aug 8 thru 18 — U M Men Paper Drive on west end K mart parking lot Sunday. Aug. 18 — Guest Speaker. Margaret Hollenbeck PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 pm.. Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. |Fem O. Mead| HASTINGS - Fern O. Mead, age 80 of Hast­ ings, passed away Saturday, August 10,1996 at her residence. Mrs. Mead was born on August 25, 1915 at Castleton Township, Barry County, the daughter of Alvan & Myrtle (Graves) Oaks. Mrs. Mead was a life long Castleton Town­ ship resident She attended Castleton Center School graduating in 1935 from Hastings High School, went on to attend Grand Rapids School of Beauty College, graduating from there in 1937. She was married to Keith C. Mead on November 3,1937. She has lived at her present address on the Cogswell Road since 1952. She was employed at the J.C Penny store in Hastings for 5 years in the 1950’s. She was a member of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Church, long time 4-H Leader, T.O.P.S. in Hastings and a member of VT.W Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Mead was an avid outdoorsperson enjoying especially hunting, fishing, garden­ ings, all of God’s natural wonders and wu a well known seamstress. She was preceded *n death by her parents; infant brother, Orion; lufant sister, Thelma and brother, Eldon Oaks in 1939. She is survived by husband, Keith; daughter, Charlotte Hynes of Phoenix, Arizona; son, Ronald Mead of Hastings; granddaughter, Julie Graham of New Albany, Indiana; two grand­ sons, Timothy Straub of Denver, Colorado. Jonathan Straub of Denver, Colorado; two great granddaughters, Brittany Straub of Denver, Colorado, Elyse Straub of Royal Oak; brother, George (Dorothy) Oaks of Hastings. Services were held Tuesday, August 13, 1996 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Thomas M. Graham Officiating. Burial was at the Warner Cemetery at Stoney Point in Castleton Township. Memorial Contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Irving L. Bean GULL LAKE - Irving L. Bean, age 87 of Gull I-ake-Hickory Comers, passed away on Wednesday, August 7,1996 at Borgess Medi­ cal Center. Mr. Bean was bom on October 10, 1908 in Kalamazoo, the son of John Wesley and Carrie Belle (Tappan) Bean. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1927 and Kalamazoo College in 1935. He also attended Mahers Business College. He was employed in 1930’s as an Assistant to the Kalamazoo City Engineer and was office manager for several yean at the Dunkley Company. In the 1940’s he worked at the EJ. Kelly Company as Assistant to the SecretaryTreasurer. From 1950-1966 he was Secretary­ Treasurer of the Sani wax Paper Company. Mr. Bean finished out his career as Control Accountant at Western Michigan University, retiring in 1970. He was a member of the Accountants Asso­ ciation and the Entre Nous Dance Club, also the United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo. He married Martha Anne Williams in 1938, and moved the family in 1946 to a farm near Gull Lake where Irving had riding hones and enjoyed hiking, reading and the country life. In 1955 they built their home on Williams Road. He was a loving husband and father and is survived by his wife of nearly sixty years, Martha; two daughters, Julianne Martha and Ama Carolyn Horvath, both of Kalamazoo; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two nieces, Dixie Lee Stafford of Kalamazoo and Marilou Richards of Tulia, Oklahoma; several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Cremstion has taken place at his request Memorial services took place on Sunday, Auguslll, 1996 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Private Intennent will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. SSI, Medicaid, food stamp program ends Sept. 30 Barry County residents who think they or someone they know may qualify for govern­ ment assistance should contact the Communi­ ty Action Agency of South Central Michigan by Sept. 30 to receive help with the applica­ tion process. CAA staff workers can help determine if you qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Medicaid or food stamp programs, assist in paperwork completion and even pro­ vide transportation to get to a government of­ fice. Barry County residents should call 616-948-4260 to participate in rhe program SSI. Supplemental Security Income, is paid in the form of monthly checks Io those 65 and over, blind, disabled and/or low-income Medicaid is a health care program for lowincome people. Food stamps are used just like cash to purchase food. The Community Action Agency is a private nonprofit human services agency that helps low- to moderate-income people in Calhoun. Barry. Branch and St. Joseph counties. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! I Iva Marie Courtnay| ANGOLA, INDIANA - Iva Marie Courtnay. age 76, of Angola, Indiana and formerly o’’ Lake Odessa and Leesburg, Florida, passed away on Tuesday. August 13. 1996 at Cameron Memorial Hospital in Angola, Indiana. She wu bom on October 21,1919 in White Pigeon, the daughter of John and Clara (Header) White. She was a school teacher and School Diag­ nostician at Lake Odessa and Barry County Schools. Mrs. Courtnay was a member of the Fair­ view Missionary Church in Angola, Indiana. She was married to Ivan Courtnay on May 17,1941 and he preceded her in death February 14, 1980. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Andrew Price in 1978 and one sister, Merva Bowen. Mrs. Courtnay is survived by three daught­ ers, Marilyn Oiinske of Marion, Indiana. Carol Hicks of Vinita, Oklahoma, and Beverly Price of Caledonia; thirteen grandchildren; ten great­ great grandchildfen; three sisters, Doriene Demond of Hastings, Leona Speas of Oklaho­ ma City, Oklahoma, and Dorothy Ross of Haviland, Kansas. Visitation will be held Friday from 6-8 PJM. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 17,1996 at 11:00 A.M. the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church with Reverend Norman Fuller officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview Missionary Church in Angola, Indiana Funeral arrangements made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. William K. Wester MIDDLEVILLE - William K. Wester, age 45, of Middleville, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, August 11, 1996. Mr. William K. Wester was born on June 4, 1951 at Hastings, the son of Henry and Mabel (Wood) Wester Jr. Mr. Wester was employed by IBEW Local 876 from 1969 to 1983 and from 1983 to present, he wu employed by various construc­ tion compands. Bill wu in avid hunter, who enjoyed his home and raisiiit i few uimali. He had • treat love for nature and was a Harley Motorcycle enthusiast He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Wester Jr. He is survived by his wife of twenty one years, Beth; mother, Mabel Wester of Middle­ ville; brother, Dwight Wester of Middleville; sister, Gloria Millirens of Wayland; nephew, Harold Wickizer of Middleville; several aunts, uncles, and many loving friends. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, August 14,1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor Monte Bell officiating. Interment was ax Irving Cemetery, Hastings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated, made to the family. MIDDLEVILLE - Vernon J. Hooper, age 93, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, August 8,1996 at Glennwood Christian Nurs­ ing Home, Lamont. Mr. Vernon J. Hooper was born on July 13, 1903 at Detroit, Michigan, the son of Curtis and Lolah (Reed) Hooper. He was raised in South Lyons, and attended South Lyons Schools, graduating from Ypsi­ lanti High School in 1921. He was married to Helen J. Smith on July 14, 1925 at Sheldon. They moved to I-anting and in 1942 they moved to Middleville. He was employed at Fisher Body in Lansing and White Products in Middleville. Mr. Hooper was on the original Board of Directors of White Products and served as Treasurer. He was a member of the Middleville United Methodi st Church, Life member of the Middle­ ville Masonic Lodge FAAM 231, Saladin Shrine Temple, Scottish Rite Consistory, Order of Eastern Star, Middleville Rotary Club, Served on the Middleville Village Council and Middleville School Board. He is survived by his wife of 71 yean, Helen J. Hooper, one son. Jack (Alberta) Hooper of Middleville; two daughters, Jean (Andrew) Ness of Falls Church, Virginia, Jane (Harold) Humble of Grand Haven; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, August 24,1996 at 1:00PM at the Middleville United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert Smith officiating. Interment was at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. I Roderick H. Warner Marie Ellen Roth LAKE ODESSA - Marie Ellen Roth, age 71 of Lake Odessa, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 1996 at the Hospice Center of Grand Rapids. She wu born on June 29, 1925 in Hann Munden, Germany, the daughter of Eduard awl Erna (Claus) Ludwig. She married Clare Roth on November 26, 1948 and was employed by the Harwood IGA Store in Clarksville for several years. She wu preceded in death by her parents, Eduard and Erna Ludwig. She is survived by one son, Theodore (Amy) Roth of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Erika (Michael) Loganbach of Lake Odessa; five grandchildren; one sister, Waltraut Smit of Gcrnuny; three lioere-in-liin, Jean (Rond) Huel of Lake Odeua. Agnes (Irwin) Harwood of OarksviUe, snd Panda (Raymond) Light tt Hastings; severs! nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held ’Wednesday, August 14,1996 at the Koops Funeral QupeL Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiating. Intennent took place in Oarksville Cemetery. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIOAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING To: | LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA - Roderick a Warner, age 89 of Lexington, Virginia, passed away on August 3, 1996. He wu a former Mobil OU Distributor, life member of Masonic Lodge 852 in Hastings, and a resident of Lexington, Virginia since 1970. Memorial service and cremation in Lexing­ ton, Virginia. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ANDANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordlnsnce will be held on Wednesday. August 21.1996. commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Chartsr Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered Include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Howard J. Ferris for rezoning of property located on the south side of M37/M43 at the intersection. The property is described as: That part of the E 36A of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Sec 14-3-9. Comm at the NE comer of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 thence S 270 feet thence West 365 feet thence S 30 feet thence West to the West line of the E 36A listed above thence North 300 feet thence East to Point of Beginning, This property is currently zoned a portion “A-l" Agricultural and a portion '*C“ Commercial. The applicant seeks rezoning to the ,‘C-3" General Business District for the portion of the property described. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charier Township Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan, Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on August 21. 1996. and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charier Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to Individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Cleric. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford, Township Cleric Rutland Charier Township Hall 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 15, 1996 — Page 7 Social News Woodland News... Conine-Burch united in marriage Conine-Brazee united in marriage Conine-Rolfe exchange vows Melisa Conine and Jeff Burch exchanged wedding vows July 13. 1996 at Oakwood Methodist Church in Kalamazoo. Their parents ire Orval and Brenda Conine of Delton and Jim end Joyce Burch of Niles. Honor anendants were Michelle Rolfe, sister of bride and Tom Boecher. friend of groom. The bride and groom are both graduates of WMU and are pursuing their masters degrees. Both teach and coach at Bangor Schools. After a honeymoon to Mackinac Island. Cooper Congregational Church uas the set - ting for the June 29 wedding of Jennifer Con­ ine and 2nd Lt. Andrew Brezee. She is the daughter of Orval and Brenda Conine of Delton. He is the son of Walt Brazee of Parchment and Mary Ann Brazec of Kalamazoo. Honor attendants were Janncll Conine and John Pettit In September, the newlyweds will be sta­ tioned in Maryland at Aberdeen Proving Grounds then will be moving to Fort Hood. Texas, March 1997. May-Beck exchange wedding vows Ronda L. May and David L. Beck were united in marriage on June 22. 1996 at Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church in Charlotte, with Rev George Fleming officiating. The maid of honor was Christine Ebert, friend of the bride, from Scottsdale. AZ. Bridesmaids were Carta Tousley. sister of the bride, of Southfield, and Melissa Konwinski. friend of the bride, of Mount Pleasant. The .flower girl was Angela Floramo. niece of the groom, from Villa Park. IL. The best may was Charlie Gum. friend of the groom, from Wixom. Groomsmen were Tim Sixberry of Olivet and Bill Sobleskey of Charlotte, both friends of the groom. The ring bearer was Devin Szarka. cousin of the bride, from Si. John: The bride wore an off-thc-shoulder. cathedral length grown made of Italian satin and accented with pearls. She carried a bou­ quet of star gazer lilies, daisies, aistroemeria, and roses. The bridesmaid’- wore A-line, ankle length dresses made of teal crepe. The vocalist was Patricia LaLoye of Hastings, and the organist was Elaine Hall of ! Charlotte. Following the double-nng ceremony, a din­ ner reception was held at American Legion Post 42. with music provided by Tunes Are Us. Host and hostesses were Phil and Eleanor \ Wheaton, uncle and aunt of the bride, from j Charlotte; Carolyn O’Connor of Battle Creek, and June Baau of Maple City, both aunts of the groom. ; The bride’s parents are Dean and Jan May ’ of Charlotte. The groom’s parents are Walter ; and Shirley Beck of Hastings. After a honeymoon ’o the East Coast, the , couple resides in Chr.lotte Taylors to mark 50th anniversary James and Yuvon Taylor will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Jim was a W'orld War 11 veteran. He served in the Navy, and retired out of Eatons, Battle Creek after 30 years. Yuvon was a hair salonist They retired in 1980 The couple winters in Dade City. Fla. and summer at Thomapple River. They restore old cars in Florida in their spare time. There will not be a celebration. Richard Michael Clarke. Wayland and Heidi Lyn Stawiszynski. Wayland Fredrick Russell Billings. Hastings and Pethann Lucille Dell. Nashville. Mark Allan Mi”er. Delton and Karen Diane Schindler. Delton. Terry Lee Nichols. Jr.. Nashville and Amy Lee Hubbert. Nashville John Wayne Laurent. Hastings and Ella Mae Hawkins. Hastings David Jon Flood. Hastings and Kristine Laura Witham. Hastings. Vent Michael Dezess. Hastings and Jen nifer Lynn Highsmith. Hastings. Lawrence Hubert Greenfield. Nashville and Carolyn Sue Case. Nashville. William Peter VanHoutcn. Middleville and Nancy Ann Rempalski. Wyoming. Steven R. Balderson. Hastings and Deborah J Totoraitis. Hastings. Lewis James Wilkins. Hastings and Jen­ nifer Kay Vankirk. Hastings Robert and Faith Greer have made it to the golden years. They will be married 50 years on Aug 18. 1996 Dinner with the family is all they wanted. So send a card or give them a call to say con­ gratulations to a great couple. ‘Relay for Life’ will be held on Friday, Aug. 16 Marriage licenses: » * * * * * J * * J £ J * * * J * * * * * Greers to celebrate golden anniversary Gertrude Durkee to observe 100th Gertrude Durkee will celebrate her 100th birthday at Sandv Creek Nursing Home Residency Bldg.. 425 E Elm St.. Wayland, on Saturday. Aug. 24. Open house for her friends and family will be 2-4 p.m. No gifts. She enjoys cards and letters Those who are fighting cancer or who have won the battle against cancer are invited by the Barry County "Relay for Life” commit­ tee to celebrate suvivorship for the first lap of the annual "Relay for Life” event. This event is to be held Friday. Aug. 16. at 6 p.m. at the Hastings High School Track. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. This very special first lap kicks off the 24-hour relay walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Walkers can complete the lap at their own pace For those who have lost someone special to cancer, there also will be a candlelight ceremony to honor and remember them. Those who have someone special they would like to have remembered may contact Dawn Granger of the American Cancer Society by Aug. 5. with the special someone's name. A $10 donation for each luminary dedicated to loved ones is requested, with proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society. The candlelight ceremony will be Friday at 10 p.m. For more information, call Dawn Granger by Aug 14 at 945-4107. By Catherine Lucas A group of village residents met Aug. 1 to begin planning the Christmas luminaries of 1996. This year the committee plans to light up the entire village, including all side streets. The 1995 luminaries were on Broadway and Main Street, all the way through the village. The committee agenda included planning for fall fund raisers and assigning contact persons for each street in the village of Woodland. Fund raisers planned include caramel com sales beginning al the Woodland Homecom­ ing Aug. 31 and Sept. 1-2. Arlene Forman will be scheduling volunteer workers. Other fund raisers will be craft and bake sales at Ionia County National Bank on Fri­ day. Oct. 18 and Friday. Nov. 15. The coor­ dinators of the October sale will be Gayle Chase and Shirley Kilmer. Sheila Carter and Nancy Tyler will co-ordinate the November sale. Donations of craft items and baked goods will be needed for both sales. Contact persons for each street were named and will be responsible for relaying informa­ tion to neighbors and will assist in the plac­ ing and lighting of the luminaries Christmas Eve. The goal this year is to line each street in Woodland with the candle lights. The com­ mittee hopes that everyone will continue to save one-gallon plastic milk and water jugs and join in the fun of preparing for the event. The committee members will try to keep everyone informed as it gets closer to the Christmas season. If anyone is interested in helping with fund raisers, jug collection or other parts of the project, please cmtact Tricia Duils at 367-4348. The Woodland Labor Day Celebration committee met recently to make plans for the three-day Homecoming celebration. It all starts Friday. Aug. 30 with a home-made ice cream social at the Woodland United Methodist Church from 4:30 to 7 p.m.. Sloppy Joe sandwiches will also be served. This event is always for a free-will offering. The Woodland Eagles will hold a fish fry the same night. Friday evening will also be the beginning of the annual softball tournaments. A Co-ed tournament will be a feature again this year as well as the traditional men's tournament. Teams usually come from as far away as the Detroit area. Teams can enter the tournament by contacting Glendon Curtis at 367-4504. The craft show in the park will open around 10 a.m. and if you are interested in selling your crafts at the show, contact Betty Curtis at 367-4504 to arrange booth space. The parade will start at 1 p.m. so start planning now to be a part of it. There will be prizes in several categories. Eugene Reuther has been named Home­ coming Grand Marshal this year and there will be a reception in the park for him after the parade. There will be entertainment in the park all afternoon, and if you want to perform, con­ tact Kathy Stowell or Betty Curtis. Saturday night the traditional Lions Club chicken dinner will be held in the village park. The chicken is cooked by High’s Bar­ becue Service of Indiana. Enough food has been planned to serve 1.100 people and tick­ ets are now being sold by all Woodland Li­ ons Club members for $6. Tickets sold at the event will cost $6.50. Sunday, Sept. 1. will see the annual com­ bined Sunday morning worship service in the park, more softball games, and the tradi­ tional concert at Woodland United Methodist church by the Woodland Gospel Quartet with special guests at 7 p.m.. On Monday, the softball tournaments will finish. Roger Chase spent a few days in Atlanta working in the Olympic Centennial Park for General Motors. According to his daughter. Tricia Duits, he said he enjoyed the trip and the experience. Paul and Mary Ellen also spent some time in Atlanta during the Olympics. Paul had served his annual six-weeks as a Lt. Col. al Fort Lee. Virginia. When he is there each summer he is deputy director of logistics and supervises the feeding of 8,000 meals a day, the transportation division which makes 18,000 personal property moves per year and sells airline tickets to people on the base, the Maintenance Divi­ sion which fixes army vehicles and weapons on the fort and the Supply Division which oversees the ammunition bunkers and the central issue facility. He also handles prop­ erty disposal and the consolidated property book office and lots of other stuff He had 138 military and civilian employees under his supervision. When he and Mary Ellen left Fort Lee they drove to Atlanta where they spent five days with their daughter. Pamela, who teaches in Lithonia and lives in the Stone Mountain area. They said it was very easy to travel from there by Mana to the Olympic events for which they had tickets. They en­ joyed what they said was a relaxed atmo­ sphere and friendly people working for the event. Paul said some of the guides had great senses of humor and their instructions about where to go were amusing Marta was free to Olympic ticket holders ard Paul said the whole thing was like one huge block party despite the one bomb. The Quigleys are now catching up on their garden and getting ready to go back to school soon. Both are teachers in the Lakewood sys­ tem. Bonnie Bali and her children are leaving the home of her parents, Don and Adie Eck­ man, this week to fly back to Jakarta. In­ donesia where Bonnie's husband runs some schools for English speaking children. They have enjoyed their summer in Michigan. Some new books arrived at the library last week. Some of them arc books that were popular a few months ago that were on sale now but some of them are current best selleis. Among those purchased are: “Birding for Beginners" by Sheila Buff and ‘•pyramid’’ by David Macaulay which I purchased with young people in mind. Adult books purchased were “Angel of Death” by Jack Higgins. "Lincoln's Gener­ als" by Gabor S. Bonn. “Walking Shadow” by Robert B. Parker, “Spencerville" by Nel­ son DeMille, "Rush Limbaugh Is A Big Fat Idiot" by Al Franken and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" by Terry McMillan. This last book has been bouncing around on the bestseller list for a few months, and I was very surprised when I started reading it. I thought it was one of those books by a black woman writer and about the plight of poor, pitiful black women similar to "The Color Purple." Instead it is a bold, brash, gutsy romp of a book that would be offen­ sive to some people but entertaining and amusing to some others. Ann Stowell DeHoog and her sisters held a party at her home on Wellnun Road Sun­ day afternoon to honor the 40th wedding an­ niversary of their mother and step-father. Frank and Jean Schwarting. The anniversary will be in November, but Ann wanted the party when her garden was at its best and the weather was nice enough to be outdoors. The day was indeed lovely. Frank was extremely surprised, and everyone had a great time. When they left the Schwarting anniversary party, Russell and Margaret Stowell and Sue and Angie Stowell went to the Makley re­ union in Lake Odessa’s village park. Eva Stowell. Russell's mother, was Eva Makley before her marriage to Ford Stowell. Perry and Norma Stowell also dropped in on the Makley reunion and along with Rus­ sell and Margaret visited with Marleah, David and Marge, Darrel and Doug Makley and Paul and Freida Makley Des Grange. Bette Makley, wife of Lloyd Eugene, Jr., is confined to her home on Tupper Lake with shingles but said Sunday night that she is beginning to improve. Woodland Township Clerk Cheryl Allen said that she expects the recycling bin to be at the Woodland Fire Station this weekend, Aug. 16 and 17. and that may be the last time the board sponsors this service as the company has increased by 500 percent for the coming months. She said they told her the price for recycled paper and other goods has dropped drastically and they can no longer afford to furnish the service at the old price; so it might be wise to really clean out stuff this weekend. The next meeting of the township board will be on Monday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and like the past several meetings, the Au­ gust meeting will be held in the old histori­ cal township hall on Broadway. Drop in and see the old hall if you are interested. Introducing Hawthorne Manor Cards and Gifts CENA’S First and second shifts, varied hours available, rf not already certified; NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successes completion ol a two weak trailing course and stale certificatcn Excelenl employment opportraubes br individuals who are interested in the nursing field Al shits available upon hie We otter heath insurance, vacaton and fitness benefits end a starting wage ot $6 68 per hour. Classes start SEPTEMBER 4 and end SEPTEMBER 18 The first 6 days ol class wu be from 8 00AM unti 4 30PM and the las 4 days of class wd be tram 61 SAM unU 3 00PM Myouararteresed in taking ths class please come Io Thomapple Manor between 8 00AM and 4:30PM. Monday through Fraley Io ■ oi ensppkeeton. before AUGUST 28.1996 Appkcants chosen to take the class do not pey lor the dess No phone cals phase ^Qibrnapple £Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastinga, Ml 49058 EO.E These timrlrssJy beautiful greeting cards in' gilt items feature ufxUted dewgns from Hallmarks own |Xt/cd collections of historical artwork. w Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street Hastings 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 15. 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: N0T1CC OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Defouh having been mod* in th* conditions of a certain mortgage. mod* th* 29th day of D*c*mb*< 1994. executed by IVtWELl K MOWN and VAIMK I MOWN husband ond wif*. of 11048 Wildwood Rood Sholbyv.il* Michigan 49344 9673 ot Mortgagor to MAINSTREET SAV­ INGS SANK (formerly Hotting* Saving* and Loan) of 201 E. Stat* Street. Hatting*. Ml 49058. a* Motfgogee. and recorded in th* Office of th* Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on December 30. 1994 in lib*r 622 of mortgage* on Pag* 222. which mortgog* there it clotmed ot th* dot* of this notic* On* Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Five ond 22/100 (S12S.385.22) Dollar* for principal ond interest. ond per diem in­ terest from th* dot* of August 13. 1996. ot th* rat* of 10.00% percent. no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover th* debt or any port of th* debt. secured by told mor tgog* and th* power of sol* in said mortgog* con­ tained having become operative by reason of default. Notic* is hereby given that on Thursday. September 19. 1996. at 100 p.m. ot tf>* East front door of th* Courthouse of th* City of Hosting*. Michigan, that being tn* place for holding th* foreclotur* sales for th* County of Barry. there will be offered for sol* and told to th* highest bid­ der. at public auction of venue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest thereon at (10.00%) percent per annum, and ot otherwise specified in tcid mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges for sol*. including the attorney f**t os provided by low in said mortgage, the lands and premises in sold mortgog* mentioned ond described os follow*, to-wit: Lot 25 and th* vacated alley adjacent Io the East side thereof, alto the Westerly 5 foot of Lot 24. The Elms. Section 8. Town 2 North. Range 10 Wes! Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan Together with an easement access to Gun Lake described os commencing ot the Southwesterly corner of said Lot 16; thence Northerly along the West line of said Lot 16 to th* waterline of Gun Lak*; thence 8 feet Easterly along the North line of Lot 16; thence Southerly to a point on the South line of said Lot 16 located 10 foot Easterly of th* place of beginning, thence Westerly along th* South Un* of Lot 16 to th* ploc* of beginning. Th* length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A3240 M.C.L. Section 600 3240 (1948) it six (6) months. Doted: August 13. 1996 SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA By: Robert J. Longstreet (53546) 607 N Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (9/12) C simts ef Garry PUBLICATION NOTKE File No. 96-21954-SE Estat* of LOUISE E. ERWAY. DECEASED Social Security No. 37010 8037 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In th* estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing will be held on September 4. 1996 at 930 a.m. in the probate courtroom. ----- AALrki In i... A-X . -J .. * * U nestings, mtentgan oerore >uoge non. Kicnara n. Show on the petition of Jock E. Smith requesting Jock E. Smith be appointed personal represen­ tative of the estate of Louise E. Erwoy. Deceased who lived c* 512 N. Congress. Hostings. Michigan and who died July 28. 1996. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated August 20. 1992 be admitted to probate. It Is also requested that the heirs at low of sold deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notic* it further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. August 8. 1996 Richard J. Hudson (Pl 5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 N. Broadway Hastings. MJ 49058 Jock E. Smith By: Richard J. Hudson Address of P.R. 128 W. Grand Hostings. Ml 49058 (8/15) SywopeAe ef BMmmEoo CARLTON TOWNSMP August 5. 1996 Present: D. Kaiser, Daniels. Forman. Smith, Vondecor. L. Erb. C. Kaiser. Meeting colled to order by Dav* Kaiser at 8 p.m. Approved Clerk's report. Treasurer presented report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Heard public comment from Keith Taylor and Bev Zurfoc*. Mad* policy agenda change. Persons wishing to be on agenda make a written and signed request one week prior to meeting. Next land use commit­ tee meeting August 13. Approved now program* for supervisor and treasurer. Filed letters from Robert Hartman ond response to him. Wlllitt* rood repair on hold. Paid oil bills. Adjourned meeting ot 8:45 p.m. Wilma Daniels. Clerk Attested to by David Rosier, Supervisor (8/15) Why food stamps? Dear Ano Landen: I am sending you an article from today’s paper about a robbery here in Oklahoma City, where two men forc­ ed their way into a home and stole $2,900. food stamps and jewelry from an unlocked safe. My question is this: Why did this lady have food stamps if she had jewelry and $2,900 in cash? My husband works two jobs to support us, and we have NEVER had that much money in cash at one time. Add to this the fact that her husband is currently in the county jail. This sounds like a drug house to me. It burns me up that we pay an arm and a leg in taxes to support people who obviously don't need our help. Comment, please? — Name Withheld. Dear N.W.: There always will be people who manage to slip through the system. No system is airtight and foolproof. Welfare cheats are an old story Rest assured, however, that the vast majori­ ty of welfare recipients are not crooks and goldbnckers They wou’d much rather be self-supporting. But tn spite of our great pro sperity. many people can’t find jobs. Help available Dor Aan Landen: This is for "Sick At Heart," whose wife is an alcoholic. We, too. were sick, in body, mind and spirit. We are recovering women alcoholics who meet on a regular basis to share our experience and give Area Birth Announcements: BOY, Zachary Alien Zoet, born at Metropolitan Hospital on July 28 at 7:41 p.m. to Brad and Michele Zoet. Middleville, weighing 8 lbs., 15 ozi and 21% inches long. BOY, Hunter Graham, born at Pennock Hospital oo July 29 at 12:06 a.m. to Ray and Kimberly (Fox) Smith. Delton, weighing 7 lbs., 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED To register to substitute teach for the Hastings Area School System, come to the BOY, Luke David, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 29 at 9:15 p.m. to Dr. Amy and Philip Pohobki, Middleville, weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz. aad 20% inches long. BOY, Kameroo Edward, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 30 ai 11:57 a.m. to Daniel and Amy Comer, Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs., 14% ozs. and 20% inches long. GUL. Logan Sydney, bora at Pennock Hospital oo July 31 at 8:16 p.m. to Andy Teunessen and Elizabeth Slocum, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 10 ozs. and 22 inches long. Administration Office al 232 W. Grand, Hastings, Ml 90 semester hours from a regionally accredit­ GIRL, Breanna Jane, boro at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 1 at 3:24 p.m. to Brandi and Ryan Stubblefield, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long ed 4-year college are required An Equal Opportunity Employer LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF RBCISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan Hastings Area Schools, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan GIRL, Rachel Ann Rimer, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2 at 4:02 a m. *1 Mr. and Mrs. Rimer, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs , 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Emily Allen, bom a Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2 at 4:19 p.m. to Jennifer and Stephen Hayes, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 7% ozs. and 20 inches long GIRL, Sarah Kaitlyn Aispaugh, bom at St. Lawrence Hospital on July 9 to Michael and Vicky Aispaugh of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 13 ozs. and 21 % inches tong. BOY, Patrick, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2 at 7:13 p.m. to Jerry and Lisa Singleterry. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 2 ozs. and 21% inches long. TO THE ELECTORS OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT: BOY, Justin Carl, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2 at 6:05 p.m. to Amber Smart and Jor Brown. Lake Odessa and Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 15% ozs. and 19 inches long. Please Take Notice that the Boards of Education of the above named school districts, pursuant to a directive from the Intermediate School Board of Barry Intermediate School District, Michigan, have called special elections to be held In each of the districts on Thursday, September 26. 1996. BOY, Drew Edward, bom at Pennock Hospiul oo Aug. 5 at 9:39 a.m. to Kelli Tebo and Chad White, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs. and 21% inches long. TAKE NOTICE that the purpose of the special elections is to vote on the following proposition: SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall the 1.25 mills limitation ($1.25 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation on the annual property tax previously approved by the electors of Barry Intermediate School District, Michigan, for the education of handicapped per­ sons be increased by .9375 mills ($0.9375 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation; the estimate of the revenue the Intermediate school district will collect if the millage Is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year Is approxi­ mately $982,345.71 from local property taxes authorized herein? THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 26, 1996, IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, ISM. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK, P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1996, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk's office. Persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Boards of Education. Sally A. Adams. Secretary Delton Kellogg Schools ! Donald A. Myers, Secretary Hastings Area Schools GIRL, Chelsie Nichole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 5 at 8:12 a.m. to Ms. Shan­ non Dunklee, Hopkins, weighing 7 lbs.. 2% ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Shelby Lynn, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 6 al 5:37 a.m. to Kimberly A. Alloft and Steven Varney. Delton, weighing 6 lbs., 7% ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Brianna Paige, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 6 at 8:34 to Lisa and Marry Horstman. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. 12% ozs. and 21 % inches long. GUL, Haley Rhiannon. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 9 at 10:09 p.m. to Michele and William Addison Jr., Battle Creek, weighing 9 lbs., 14 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Robert Weston, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 10 at 6:44 p.m. to Amy and Robert Goodnoe, Nashville, weighing 9 lbs., 5% ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Skyler James Francis, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 10 at 6:53 a.m. to Carol and James Henion, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 14 ozs and 20 inches long. one another strength and hope. Many of us drank like your wife — we can identify with her fear, denial, shame and guilt. Denial is the hallmark of this condition, and it will kill her and your marriage. Threats from you or her doctor will not make her stop drinking. What she fears most is one day (any day) without her booze. The good news is that there is help available for her and for you. Here in central Mississip­ pi. there are more than 200 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings weekly. In your letter to Ann, you said, "The nearest meetings are not very close to me." Just how far do you drive to stop at a mall or a hardware store or attend a bailgame? If the town has a Wal­ Mart, it probably has AA and Al-Anon mr**fing* Finally, don’t wait for your wife to sudden­ ly wake up and ask for help. Get help for her and for yourself. Alcoholism is a disease, not a disgrace. Call the National Council on Alcoholism for information about meetings. You (and she) do not have to continue this nightmare alone. There are a great many peo­ ple who are eager to help you. — Sober Southern Sister in Jackson, Miss. Dear Sober Sister: I hope the man with the alcoholic wife will take your advice. No one knows that road as well as one who has travel­ ed it. and you certainly have. Thanks for be­ ing so kind and generous. Long sleeper Dear .km Landers: My wife goes to bed at midnight and skeps until noon. When 1 ask her to get up. she says she loves her sleep and needs a little more of it. 1 resent the fact that she is sleeping half of her life away and I see so little of her. I make the morning coffee and feed the cat, the birds and the fish before I go to work. None of the men at work have wives who sleep ’til noon Is it possible that a person can get too much sleep? — Schenectady, N.Y. Dear Schenectady: Not all people have the same body dock. Some individuals require more sleep than others. Margaret Thatcher trained henelf to get along on five hours a night. Nelson Mandela gets seven. In your wife’s case, however, 12 houn seems excessive. It suggests that she may be clinically depressed. "Hiding’’ in bed from the real world is not uncommon. Who should pay? Dear Ann Landers: Is there such a thing as dog-bite etiquette? My husband and I are hav­ ing a disagreement. We hope you will tell us what to do. We were spending a week in the home of friends when their dog bit our son. Because of the bleeding and puncture marks, we decided to take him to the emergency room and have the bile looked at. It was cleaned up, and for­ tunately, no stitches were necessary. The child did not seem traumatized in any way. We returned to our friend’s for the remainder of the week, and they kept the dog away from our son. We didn’t realize at the time that our insurance had lapsed and the emergent} room visit was not covered. The bill came to $160. 1 say our friends should pay it. My husband says we should pay the bill and wait until our friends bring up the subject and hope they will offer to cover it. He feels it’s not their fault that our insurance lapsed I say since their dog did the biting, we should tell them about the insurance problem and hand them the bill. In my opinion, they should have offered to pay it in the first place. We have agreed to abide by your decision. Ann. What is h? — Stymied in Minneapolis. Dear Mpls: I agree that the hosts should have offered to pay the emergency room bill, but since they did not. I wouldn’t make an issue of it. It could be that your son antagonzied the dog in some way. 1 recommend that you pay the bill and not risk the friendship. Problem is owners Dear Ann Landers: You primed some stories about dogs attacking children. Can I get in the "dog fight?" Some of your readers need educating. The problem is not the dogs, it’s the owners. No one should own a dog unless he or she is prepared to teach that dog good manners and the basics of obedience. A well-trained dog is a happy dog. — East Coast Reader. Dear East Coaster: Amen, brother. Keep reading for more on the subject: Dogs need attention Dmt Am Laaden: Thu u in respome to the leoer aboot dog> attacking children. Tie dop were of the large variety, such as Rott­ weilers, but the problem u not the breed. Ann, it's bow the owners treat, train and care for their pets. Dog, need attention, discipline and affec­ tion. Training a dog so respond to commands and keeping it under control al all times ■ easeaial. especially with large dogs. There are scores of exceUem books oo the coma metho.Is for training dogs. They should be studied before gening a pet. Also, make the dog a part of the family. Train it, love it and teach children to be geode with the dog It will respood in kind. — J.C.. Pensacola. Fla Dear Pensacola: Thanks for the wtse counsel Aad now for the closer: Vicious dogs laught’ Dear Ann Landers: I volunteer m au animal shelter and believe no dog is bora vicious. They are taught to be vicious by owners who abuse them. When dogs are neglected, their trust is violated and they de­ fend themselves the only way they know how, by mistrusting all people. Neglect means leaving them tied up so they can’t exercise. It means not providing a shelter in bad weather, not feeding them reguarty or replenishing their water bowls and not providing veterinary checkups. The worst neglect is ignoring them. — T.J., Beacon. N.Y. Dear T.J.: Thanks for the excellent windup Your comments were right oo. Lonctome? Take charge of year life and nan u around. Write for Ann Landers * new booklet. "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ajih Landers, P.O. Bax 115Q, Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15) CepyrlgM 1996 Creators Syndicate Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS United Methodist Women of Central UM Church will host a salad luncheon on Mon­ day. Aug. 9, at noon. Guest speaker Rev. Bufford Coe of Hastings First UMC will talk about “Women Hymn Writers." Guests are welcome. Bring a salad and table service. Rolls and beverages will be provided Friends of the Library met on Aug. 6 tn hear reports of yet another successful bratwurst sale in early July. The summer reading program concluded with a record crowd at the park for a picnic meal and prizes awarded to the top readers. Friends gladly underwrite costs of such events. There will be no September meeting of the Friends* directors. A new postage stamp is coming into use with a picture of one of the first rural mail car­ riers wHh his mail buggy. This is to com­ memorate a century of rural free delivery. Lake Odessa has one of those original vehicles provided by the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society and friends who helped pay the $1.000 which the buggy cost when it was purchased from an Alma dealer. It was used in the first fair parade following the purchase, with Pat Maurer handling a dependable horse which could be trusted to behave well in a crowd. It was on exhibit at the Page Memorial Building for a few years and is now in storage. Even though this is the centennial of the rural service. Lake Odessa did not have this public benefit until 1904 Arthur and Eunice Hill of Aurora, which is near Toronto, were in town Monday morning with a stop on Johnson Street on the first seg­ ment of their trip home after a busy weekend in the Grand Rapids area for a Hill family gathering of more than 80 relatives. Ironically they were the only persons in attendance bear­ ing the family name, since their Michigan cousins were from daughters of the family which has its home base at Carson City. More than 70 family groups, all descended from one English immigrant in 1883 and his Michiganborn wife, were invited. Cousins came from Oregon. AZ. and the mid-Michigan area. The Lake Odessa group wore matching T-shirts imprinted with a sketch of the family home. The Sun City cousins wore matching T-shirts with a Navajho design done in counted cross­ stitch. Another branch wore w ide red ribbons bearing their father grandfather’s name. Ar­ thur brought a computer prim-out of eight generations This was a one-time event pro­ mpted by the observation a year ago that the only time the cousins saw each other was at a funeral, so why not meet on a happy occa­ sion? The oldest granddaughter was Celia Olsen of Greenville, who is 87. She is the wife of retired Ionia banker Robert Olson. The youngest granddaughter was a 59-yearoid Grand Rapids resident. Jim and Lori King of Big Rapids sang at the morning service at Central UM Church on Sunday. Abo their daughters Angela and Kayb sang a duet. The two new houses on Willowbrook Drive are rapidly taking shape. Last week they had walb but were not yet enclosed. A Willette house oo Washington Boulevard is at about the same stage of construction. Work is pro­ gressing on the new Nazarene church on the second lot north. The new building will ex­ tend farther toward the rear of the tot and far­ ther to the north than the original building, which was razed to make space for a larger house of worship. Mark Gibson is the pastor. The wheat harvest appears to be finished and most fields have straw either in windrows or in wrapped bales awaiting transport to the barns. Green bean harvest has been intermittent, which has caused work stoppage at the pro­ cessing plant of Twin City Foods. This would indicate that there was foul weather when it was time to plant the contract crop weeks ago. Ever since the first of August work has been in progress on M-50. This produced traffic stops from M-66 west to the vilbge limits. A week ago the State Journal’s entertain­ ment section had a feature on ethnic festivab and observances. Included was a story from Brevort in the U.P. near St. Ignace. The lady quoted about the Swedish midsummer pole raising was Rose Weiss, who married a Swiaa dairy fanner. Rose was postmaster for 30 years, and her fanner husband is the uncle of Elaine VanLaanen, whose mother is Ida Weiss Nickel of St. Ignace. A niece of Miss Marion Griffin is the hostess for a birthday open house in honor of her aunt on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fellowship Hall. Maid Marion for years was a grocery clerk in the Garlinger Market on Fourth Avenue and then worked at Amway of Ada until her retirement. One William "Frank" Kyser is hoping to contact Fred Cornell, who served with him in World War in the 394th Infantry Regiment. 99th Infantry Division. U.S. Army. They fought in France, Belgium, and Germany dur­ ing the Battle of the Bulge. �The Hastings Banner cording to his ad was "Live and Let Live.” He also advertised Sunday hours, from 9-10 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. W arson Brothers hardware store noted that they had one of the most complete stocks available to Barry County Their motto was “Fair Deal and Gentlemanly Treatment to all." Emmanual J. Feighner advertised his photographic and ambrotype studio as well as a new photographic business which was open­ ed by A.S. Mount. Dr. C.C. Ltnsley advertis­ ed himself as botanic and eclegtic physician, druggist and dentist with free office consulta­ tions. C.H. Rose, another dentist, warranted all of his work. James Fleming, jeweler on Main Street, of­ fered goods at Detroit retail prices and adver­ tised that he repaired watches, clocks and jewelry. Mrs. H.V. Olney, millinery and dressmaker, advertised that she was also agent for Howe sewing machines. W.S. Barnette, a general agent for Wilson Lock Stitch, advertised a sewing machine for $40. A.P. Nichols & Son offered groceries and provisions and sold sap buckets and pails. C Clever announced the opening of a new grocery store, one door north of the hotel. He offered a large assortment of family groceries, provisions and confectionery. A first class dining hall was connected to this business which served meals al all hours, board by the day or by the week. The duration of this first Nashville Newspaper is unknown, but it apparently didn't last into the era of the next Nashville newspaper, the Nashville News. Omo Strong of Lawton started a newspaper in Nashville which first came out on Oa. 3. 1873. Strong was described as a man of small stature, standing 5 feet. 10 inches tall an. weighing about 135 pounds. He was 19 yean, old when he came to newly incorporate*! Nashville. His writing style was direct, color­ ful and sometimes blunt. In the first issue of the Nashville News he wrote: "In the years to come thru the columns of this paper we shall talk of the joys, sorrows and expectation of our tw but enterprising village We have struck our stakes and hung out our banner opposite from the post office From Time to Time... The Newspapers of Nashville Thursday, August 15, 1996 — Page 9 and there you can find us early and late." The Hastings Banner, estaolished in 1856 in the county seat of Barry County, was less than thrilled by the efforts of Strong, it is quoted as writing: "Reports say that another effort is being made to establish a newspaper at Nashville, this tune by a gentleman from Lawton. We trust for the sake of the would-be publisher (that) the report is not true for the investment cannot be other than a financial failure." Strong had been in a partnership in the Lawton Tribune and was scouting for a new paper. He arrived in Nashville, liked what he saw and began He rented quarters in a small frame building on the west side of Main Street He started with an old George Washington hand press, a conglomeration of second hand type and enough other equipment to publish a paper. The first issue wasn't printed without some problems. He only had one pied form of hand­ set type and a drunken printer's devil who us­ ed ad copy to start a fire to heat the coffee and a delayed shipment of newsprint which came to the depot only an hour before press time. He moved into the space over Truman's store and around 1880 moved the News office into the second floor of the Yates Block While in this building he replaced the George Washington hand press with a Country Camp­ bell cylinder press, powered by a steam engine. He began billing his business as the Nashville News Steam Printing House This was in June of 1879. This press could print six columns and the paper would be eight pages, consisting of one half ready print (newsprint prepared by syn­ dicates). containing news from ocher areas of the country, household hints and other infor­ mation not specific to the local areas The beginnings of the Nashville News was not without some unique problems. In February. 1874, five months after the newspaper opened, the Nashville News was lost in a raging fire which destroyed five downtown businesses. While Strong's office did not burn, it was sacrificed in an attempt to keep the fire from leaping from building to building. Those in command of fighting the fire See TIME, page 10 The Nashville News Building which had been the primary school, moved to the Maple Street location in 1885 by Omo Strong. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Jim Hammond, professional photographer, established his photo studio in the building which housed the Nathvilie News, which became the Maple Valley News A leak in his roof led to a trip to the attic space above the studio u here he discovered an interesting number of items, among them there were several uncirculated copies of the newspaper, notebooks containing possible news items, some bills and miscellaneous other materials carefully put away for posteri­ ty. Jim has shared this find with us and wants us to know more about the newspapers of Nashville. Nashville. Michigan had three newspapers poor to the current Maple Valley News There was the first paper, the Nashville Business Register, published by Leonard E. Stauffer, the Nashville News started by Orno Strong. The Bugle, published by Walter S Powers, and the current Maple Valley News. There were also two very short term papers, the Bugle and the Nashville Olio. The Nashville Business Register first came out on Feb. 10. 1870 It was published at the first printing shop of Leonard E Stauffer and its main purpose was to help Nashville businesses advertise their services. Local news was rather incidental Stauffer settled in Nashville about 1854. opening a general store and print shop in his home. It is thought that this was the first frame building erected in Nashville and was on the south side of the Thomapple River on the northeast comer, at what is now North Mam Street and Reed Street This was near the Holler Mill Stauffer was uncle to Len W Feighner. who worked for the Nashville News and later became its owner and editor. News items in that first paper were: — • There will be an oyster supper at the schoolhouse in Nashville for the benefit of The Rev George Wood on Friday evening. Feb 25th. ” —The •Rev R Pengelly and Lads desire to return sincere thanks to their friends for the liberal donation last evening at Mr. Purkey’s. It was a very pleasant, social gathering and all hearts seem to have been made light for hav­ ing attended ..** — ■‘We learn that the Nashville Sabbath School will be reorganized next Sabbath at 12 o'clock. Parents and children should bear this in mind.” —“Orson Ware, a farmer residing about four miles southwest of town, was instantly killed yesterday by being crushed between two logs, while engaged in sawing wood.” —"The religious meetings now being held in the schoolhouse are meeting with success and there is considerable religious fervor throughout the village.” —"The depot buildings at Vermontville were destroyed by fire on the night of the 7th (Feb.. 1870)." —"Married at the residence of H.H. Wood on Feb. 3 by the Rev. Spoor, were J.H. Lee and R.E. Coulter. There was a timetable for passanger expresses on the Grand River Valley Railroad. Advertisements contained information abxit the availability of goods and services Wheeler and Downing's Pioneer Dry Goods Store invited people to "call and examine our stock and take away your purchases with a light heart. We take all kinds of produce in ex­ change for goods, from a potato to a railroad tie and have never been known so small as to refuse Greenbacks.” The Nashville Mills stated "My mills are always ready for business and are prepared to accommodate the large increase of patronage (Bewteen April and October. 1870 business in Nashville had boomed with the erection of 75 structures.) Holier also advised that lie was paying cash for oats, com and wheat "Flour and feed constantly on hand at reduced prices for cash." Elihu Chapman advertised a new drug store He offered the largest assortment of drugs, medicines, paints, oils and groceries in town, which he would sell at the lowest living pnee. Chipman noted that he had recently employed a Practical Druggist. His motto, ac- Front page of The Nashville News Dec. 17, 1887. NEWS, NEWS 40 NEWS 40 Who is that Bulldozer operator? Clue: He's still a “10" at 40! of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER Happy 40th Birthday STEVE SUBSCRIBE TODAY _ Love, Lynette, Craig, Cory & Dana . Call...948-8051 40----------------------------------------------- 40 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING/MEETING BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD of APPEALS WHEN: Monday, August 11,1«M.« AM. WHERE: B. Ill moo Town.hlp Hall. M24 S PURPOSE: To consider the following: Bedford Road A Special Use Permit for Robert and Marilyn Swlateck. 2329 Lawrence Road, permitting them to have a dog kennel on their property (Sec 2) zoned R-4 Furthermore, they are applying for a variance from the Zoning Ordinance on the minimum set back requirements from the road. A Variance for Rex Scott. 1032 E. Brogan Road, permitting him to put a mobile home on his property (Sec. 9) zoned A-1. with less than the minimum 200 feet of road frontage. Furthermore, to determine if it would be permissible under the Zoning Ordinance for him to put a second residence on his parcel for the purpose of renting it out. Anyone wishing more information may contact the Baltimore Township Clerk Anyone Interested in expressing their opinions may do so by attending the public heartng/meeting or by sending their comments in writing to Baltimore Township Clerk. 4502 Davidson Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 prior to the meeting. Jim Hammond, owner of the building that once housed the Nashville News. The Nashville Business Register was the first newspaper printed in Nashville. Taddle Soya. Clerk • (SIS) 945S3O4 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1996 TIME TO TIME, continued from page 9 decided that by removing the News office, the gap would help keep the fire from moving fur­ ther. Strong and a dozen hefty men moved the 1,100 pound printing press and what ever other equipment which they could salvage Then several hundred men with two teams of oxen toppled Strong's building and dragged it away from the line of the fire Strong set up the newspaper in makeshift quarters and got out a paper two days later. He had advocated a fire department from his first days in the village. Now he became ag­ gressive in his efforts to promote establishing a fire department A second fire in February. 1875 destroyed two hotels in the village. He continued to point out the need for a volunteer fire depart­ ment. In May of 1882 this became reality. A company of fire fighters had been formed A riumsey fire engine, complete with hose and a dozen leather buckets had been purchas­ ed by the village. Dress uniforms were also provided to the firemen. Water supplies for fighting fires came from fire wells, large back cisterns located beneath the Mam Street stores, sidewalks and streets. Cisterns as well as hose carts were situated in strategic loca­ tions throughout the village. Other interests of the Nashville News owner-editor was the need for a local jail in the village He prodded the people in the paper, pointing out the need for a suitable lock --- ---- • NOTICE • St Rose of Lima CHICKEN DINNER The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Aug. 13.1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. : VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL : August 19, 20, 21 • 10-11:30 A M. Sunday, August 18, Noon 'til 3 p.m. Theme: TEAM UP WITH JESUS Adults $6.00 • Children $3.00 4 yrs. thru 6th Grade Menu: Chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, rolls, com, drink & homemade pie. Call: 945-2938 or 948-4201 Barry Co. Church of Christ 541 N. Michigan Ave. (Comer State Rd.) Raffle Drawing at 2 p.m 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farmland Services Division Notice of Letting of Intercounty Drain Contract and Review of Apportionments (In Bccordancm with P.A. 40, of 1964, aa amended) DUNCAN LAKE INTERCOUNTY DRAIN Notice le Hereby Given, that we, Robert W. Shaffer, Barry County Drain constkutkig the Special Assessment District of said Drain, viz. Exact property description and apportionment information must be obtained on the date and at the locations stated above. Commissioner, Lynn B. Fleming, Allegan County Drain Commissioner, and Roger G. Laninga, Kent County Drain Commissioner. State of Michigan, and Dr. Gordon Guyer, Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, will on August 20. 1996, at the Barry County Drain Commissioner's office. Courthouse. 220 West State Street in the City of Hastings. Barry County, proceed to receive sealed bids until 11:00 AM of that day. when bids will be opened and publicly announced for the construction of a certain Drain Itnown and designated as "Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain," located and established in Barry County: Thomapple Township: Allegan County: Leighton Township; Kent County: Caledonia and Gaines Townships. Person with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Dra i Commissioner in the county which they reside at the numbers noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TTY) at least one week in advance of the meet­ ing to request mobility, visual, hearing ot other assistance. ALLEGAN COUNTY - LEIGHTON TWP. Section 1 -AB Section 2 - Part of the NE 1/4 Part ot the N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 Part of ihe NW 1/4 Seaion 11 - Part of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 Section 12 - AB except part of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 Section 13 - Alt of the E 1/2 Part of the NW 1/4 Part ot the SW 1/4 Seaion 14 - Part of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 Section 24-The NE 1/4 Part of the E 1600 ft. of the NW 1/4 Part of the SE 1/4 The Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain will be lei as follows, having the average depth and width as set forth: All stations are 100 feet apart. KENT COUNTY - GAINES TWP. Beginning at station number 2+75 at the downstream end of said drain and extending upstream to station number 108+51, a distance of 10,576 feet, and having a depth of 6 to 9 feet, and average width of bottom of 12 feet. Section 23 - Part of the S 1/2 Seaion 24 - Part of the SE 1/4 Seaion 25 - AB except part of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 Section 26 - All except part of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 Section 27-All except part ol the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 Seaion 28 - AB except part of the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 and except part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 Seaion 34 - Part of the N 1/2 and Part of the E 1/2 of of the SE 1/4 Sea ion 35 - AB +i Y +*rvjn"* t Seaion36-AB 1|| > , This Notice of Letting, the plans, specifications, and bid proposal shall be consid­ ered a part of the Contract. The following kerns will be required and a contract let lor same. 1. Clearing & Grubbing 10,350 Fl. 2. INSTALL Sediment Sump 3Ea. 3 EXCAVATION, Open Channel 10,350 Ft. 4. FURNISH & INSTALL 142" x 9T CSPA, 1 Ea. 3x1 com. 8 ga.. 66 FT. Gravel Road Crossing Sta. 71+1 1 Ea. 5. FURNISH & INSTALL Footbridge 3 Ea. 6 FURNISH & INSTALL Pipe Drop Structure (see sheet 12) 1 Ea. 7. SEED & FERTILIZER Drtch Banks 10 Ac. KENT COUNTY - CALEDONIA TWP. Section 30 - Rprt of the S 1/2 Seaion 31 - Al accept part of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 Seaion 32 - Part of the W 1/2 and Part of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 BARRY COUNTY - THORNAPPLE TWP. Said job will be let in accordance with the plans and specifications now on file with the other documents pertan ng to said dram, in the office of the County Dran Commissioners ot the Counties of Barry, Allegan and Kent to which reference may be had by all parties nterested. Complete copies of the plans and specifications with required bid forms are available to prospective bidders upon request. Contracts will be made with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate securi­ ty lor the performance of the work, in the sum then and there Io be fixed by us. reserving to ourselves the right to reject any and all bids, and if no satisfactory sealed bids are received, we reserve the right to proceed immediately after the rejection of sealed bids and at the same time and place and without further notice to let the contract by open bidding, likewise reserving the right to reject any and all such open bids and Io adjourn such letting to such time and place as we shall pub­ licly announce. The date for the completion of such contract, and the terms of payment therefor, shall and will be announced al the time and place of letting. Any persons desiring to bid on the above mentioned work will be required to deposit with the Drainage Board a cashier's check, money order, certified check or a bidders bond (cash is not acceptable) payable to the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drainage District in the amount ot 5% of the bid as a guarantee that they will enter into contract and furnish the required bond as prescribed by law. The checks of all unsuccessful bidders will be returned after the contracts are awarded. All bids must be made on bidding blanks furnished by the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drainage Board. All excavalions shaH be bid by a unk of linear measure or lump sum and not by volume. Payments will be in cash, upon approval of the engineer. Seaion Section Seaion Section Section 5 - AB except Part ol the E 1/2 of the E1Z2 6-All 7-All 8-AU 17 - Al of the NW 1/4, The N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Part of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Part of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, The SW 1/4 except pert of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4, and The W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4. Section 18-AU Seaion 19 - All except part of the E 1/2 of the SE 1/4 Seaion 20 - The NW 1/4 except part of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Part of the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4, Part of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Part of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 Seaion 30 - Part of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 and pert of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 in the above described land, and you For Barry County, the Barry County Clerk Barry County Board of Road Commissioners Thomapple Township Supervisor For Allegan County, the Allegan County Clerk Allegan County Board of Road Commissioners Leighton Township Supervisor For Kent County, the Kent County Clerk Kent County Board of Road Commissioners Gaines Township Supervisor Caledonia Township Supervisor Notice is Further Hereby Given, that on the 10th of September 1996. at the Barry County Drain Commissioner's office at 220 W. State Street, Hastings Barry County. Ml (616) 948-4879 The Michigan Department of Transportation which public corporations are liable for assessments at large lor reason of bene­ fits for public health, convenience, welfare, and the improvement of highways, and are hereby notified that at the time and place aforesaid, at such other time and place thereafter to which said letting may be adjourned, we shall proceed to receive bids tor the construction of said "Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain", in the manner hereinbefore stated, and also, that at such time and place as stated aforesaid from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon, the apportionment for benefits and the lands comprised within the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain Special Assessment Distria will be subjea to review. Allegan County Drain Commissioner's office at 108 Chestnut St.. Allegan. Allegan County, Ml (616) 673-0440 lor all properties and public corporations in Allegan County; and at the for all properties and public corporations in Kent County; or at such other time and place thereafter. Id which we the Drainage Board afore­ said. may adjourn the same the apportionment for benefks and the lands com­ prised within the "Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain Special Assessment District." and the apportionments thereof will be subject to review for one day, from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon. At said review the com­ putation of costs for said Drain will also be open for inspection by any parties nterested Persons with disabilities needing accommodations tor effective partici­ petion in the meeting should contact the Drain Commissioner in the county which they reside at the numbers noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-000-649-3777 (TTY) at least one week in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. Whereas, The owner of any land in the Special Assessment District ot the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain who may leel aggrieved by the apportionment of benefks made by the county drain commissioner, may within 10 days after the review, appeal therefrom by making application to the probate court of the county in which the assessed property is located for the appointment of a board of review. The following is a condensed description ot the several tracts or parcels of land wu fined S4. This wu in February or 1877. In August a note in the News refers to the case of News Editor Omo Strong vs Charles M. Putnam for assault and battery, uying that the case had been appealed to circuit court, which decided that Putnam must pay $130 damages for the attack on Strong in a Nashville alley. In the mid-l880s. after working from several locations on Main Street, he purchas­ ed the village's 1876 two-room primary schoolhouse and had it moved from its original site on Queen Street to Maple Street for use u a newspaper office. The building wu transported on rollers over the several village blocks and hoisted on­ to a basement foundation which wu high enough to have windows The building, now J.H. Photographic Shop, is operated by Jim Hammond (1996). In spite of many ups snd downs. Strong held on and the paper wu growing. His blunt editorial style had generated some enemies for him however. In the spring of 1882 Wiker S. Powers, a member and s power of the Greenback Labor party organized in 1878 in Toledo. Ohio, prepared to start a rival paper, which would be called "The Bugle." In the meantime C.N. Young, a primer employee st the Nashville News, announced that he wu also planning to start a paper of his own snd run Strong out at the county. Young managed to get his paper started a little ahead of the Powers’ Bugle. He called this paper the Nashville Olio, a word which meana a miserllanrrws iniatiue or s potpourri or hodgepodge. Young tubed out st both Strong sad Powers' weekly and Strong sneered at both of the others. Nashville with a population of 1.028 coaid hardly support three weekly newspapers. The sixth Bugle came out on June 1. 1882, an­ nouncing that Mr. JJ. and F.M. Potter had purchased the Bugle and changed the paper from a Greenback paper Io a Republican paper. This paper then folded after the first two weeks of July. The Nashville Olio soon stopped publica­ tion. It wu established later that Young had started this paper oo Strong’s capital and wu really working for Strong Len W. Feighner. nephew of Leonard E. Stauffer, owner-editor off the Nashville Business Register, wu an employee of Strong and had learned the newspaper business from him. In 1888 Mr. Feighner bought the Nashville News and would operate it far the next 40 years. Strong went to Oregon and then oo to Tacoma. Wash., where he operated a newspaper and did special publication work. Later be published two prosperous trade jour­ nals. He made several trips beck Io Nashville to visit the place where be bud entered into his first owner-editor newspaper publishing venture. (To be continued: Len W. Frtghnrr nd the NmMte News) Now therefore, All unknown and non-resident persons, owners and persons Interested Notice of Review of Apportionment for Drain Special Assessment Kent County Drain Commissioner's office at Grand Rapids. 49504. Kent County. Ml (616) 336-3687 up. The village set about to purchase the need­ ed lots and commenced construction of the desired lock up in 1881. He was also a leader in the local temperance movement during the 1880s He often spoke at various gatherings of the Red Ribbon and the Blue Ribbon Clubs against the evils of alcohol Local schools and the improvement of the schools was also important to Strong and he addressed all of these issues in the Nashville News, often with outspoken writing. Strong also was involved in confrontations concerning his stands on issues, which more than once ended in violent confronta­ tion One such incident involved Charles M. Putnam of Smith and Putnam. Putnam woo the physical pan of the incident, injuring Strong. Putnam wu arraigned and plead guil-, ty to Esquire Chipman who heard the case. He " And You and Each of You. Owners and persons interested in the aforesaid lands, are hereby eked to appear at the time and place of such reviewing of apportion­ ments as aforesaid, and be heard with respea to such special assessments and your interests in relation thereto, if you so desire. Given under our hands July 23. 1996. Members of the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drainage Board. Robert W. Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner Lynn B. Fleming Allegan County Drain Commissioner Roger G Laninga Kent County Drain Commissioner Dr. Gordon Guyer Director of Agriculture By Michael R. Gregg Deputy for the Direaor P.O. Box 30017 Lansing. Ml 48909 517-373-2620 For years of easy rockin’, make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. U.S Savings Bonds are safe — they’re backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. They’re also guaranteed to earn interest. And they're both easy to buy — get them where you work or bank — and easy to afford. You can buy them for as little as S25. Ask your banker or your employer about including U.S Savings Bonds in your retirement savings program For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-800-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 lnAmefkiXxO. A pubix *nKY ci *ia newspaper______ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1996 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICE Michigan GOP speakers, continued from page 4----------------------------most of his time in Palm Springs. Calif. were invited to the podium Monday to tout GOP accomplishments and call for Republican victories in November. Ford got laughs and cheers from the audience as he urged them to replace President Bill Clinton with President Bob Dole. "Today, what wc have in the White House is neither a Ford nor a Lincoln. What we have is a convertible Dodge." he said. "Isn't it time we had a trade-in?" Gov. John Engler, who chairs the Republican Governors Association, used his two chances on stage to tell delegates that "the impressive accomplishments of 32 Republican governors are proof positive that Bob Dole's vision is right for America." He called on "everyone independents, reform-minded Democrats and indeed, members of the Reform Party" to "come Procedures can erase an unwanted tatoo PONTIAC. Mich. (AP) - What's black and red and leaves you full of regrets? For Novi resident Chip Culbertson. 53, it was no joke. It was a tattoo. He'd considered removing it for years, but until recently wasn't willing to undergo procedures that might leave scarring. Now. though, doctors say a new laser procedure known as the Q-switched YAG laser offers a less invasive treatment for dissatisfied tattoo parlor visitors like Culbertson. "Up until a year ago. methods of getting rid of tattoos involved some sort of skin destruction. You could either cut them out and sew up the skin or cut them out and plop a skin graft on, or use the combination of a CO2 laser and dermabrasion or chemical peels but all these destroyed the overlaying skin," said Dr. Vigen Darian, a Henry Ford Hospital board-certified plastic surgeon. "But some people preferred this to a tattoo that they regretted." For the past year, though, Darian has been using the $150,000 YAG laser with considerable success on the patients he sees. About half those who get tattoos are women, although only one-third of them end up seeking removal. Most of the tattooed are between the ages of 19 and 50. with about 2 square inches of flesh sporting a design, often o% the breast, ankle or asm. "I was a crazy teen-ager, I went with a group of my friends," recalled Culbertson. "Yes, I believe I was intoxicated. I had a red heart, outlined in black with a lady’s name across the middle. Now we're divorced." "As many reasons as people get tattoos done, they have them taken off." said Darian. "A lot of guys just want to be able to wear a short-sleeved shirt. They may have had the tattoo done 20 years ago in Vietnam. Then it was the thing to do. Now it’s not as fashionable to have one as a businessman.” He said the Q-Switched laser works with the natural process of the body to remove a tattoo whatever the reason it was applied "One month after a tattoo is applied it may have sharp well-defined lines like an ink drawing," Darian explained. "But the definition does not hold up over time." Darian said body cells called macrophages attack the ink. which is colored pigment suspended in granule, but the granule is voo big to carry away except when the iaser kicks in to make the pigment smaller. The photoacoustic rays of the laser explodes the pigment particularly red. dark blue and black ink reducing the definition tattooed into the skin. Since ink equality varies widely. Darian says he is unable to predict which inks may or may not be removed easily. However, as a general rule, reds arc a breeze and may vanish in one treatment. Dark blues and blacks often respond well. "But greens are almost a sure bet against," he said. "And lately we've seen an awful lot of greens." On average, professional tattoos require five to six treatments, while amateur tattoos require two to four treatments, spaced about one month apart. Darian said he has, on occasion, seen results in one session. He has heard, though, of a tattoo requiring 25 sessions of treatment to achieve satisfaction. Culbertson said he has had three treatments on the colored heart on his upper right arm and may opt for two more at the most. Darian charges $200 for an initial visit and $100 for each treatment thereafter. Insurance does not cover tattoo removal. The number of treatments is typically determined by the satisfaction of the person, with most feeling success has been attained when 5 percent or less of the ink remains. "The laser feels, at worst, like someone taking a really healthy rubber band and snapping it against your skin." Culbertson said. Darian said the burst of light and heat from the laser passes through the skin without harm, but may leave a sunburned feeling or light blister at the site, depending on the area of skin being treated. An antibacterial ointment and dressing is applied after treatment. Results may take several weeks to be seen, he said. In general, no pain relievers arc given "I think women should know, too. that ankles are a very sensitive spot." said Darian. noting their increasing popularity as a tattoo site. "While there are many creative locations, perhaps the most repeatable one is a man who had a woman tattooed on his leg. When he laid his leg on the sheet, the woman looked as if she was reclining on the sheet herself. Just think of the work, the tattoo artist did to create that." Darian said. "I’ve always respected tattoo artists for their abilities. Some of them are on along. Join us. Let's work together." Bill Ballenger, publisher of "Inside candidates on election strategy, said Monday s dominance by Michigan Michigan Politics," said the number of Michigan speakers showed the importance Dole puts on carrying the state in November. "If Dole doesn't win Michigan, he's not going to win," Ballenger said Monday in a telephone interview. "Michigan is very important to Dole." Monday's heavy Michigan lineup also reflected the number of state Republicans taking on prominent Democratic incumbents, he said. speakers is a sign of respect. "It shows the quality of the people wc have in the Republican Party in Michigan, and it shows the importance of the state." he said. "You will sec a lot of speakers from the Midwest. California. New Jersey. Missouri and Florida the states considered the crucial swing states." Secretary of Stale Candice Miller was Former state GOP Chairwoman Susy Heintz, for instance, is running against House Minority Whip David Bonior of Mount Clemens, a frequent critic of House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Ronna Romney, who last week won a hard-fought primary race against Jim Nicholson, is taking on U.S. Sen. Carl Levin. Tom Shields of Marketing Resources Group in Lansing, which advises GOP exquisite artists." The physician said his office averages a phone call every other week about tattoo removal, often from a distraught parent. Patients are scheduled for about 10 procedures in a row on the same day to hold down costs. The procedure also works on a bluish-blackish pigmented area of skin called the Nevis of Otto, and freckles. "I only do the treatment if it's appropriate." noted Darian. "I do not want to have redheaded individuals with freckles on stage to deliver the Platform Committee’s Natural Resources Subcommittee report. Sen. Spencer Abraham delivered the Rules Committee report. Delegate Edward Hartoutunian of Detroit said the evening set the tone he hopes will lead to victory in November. "A week ago. I - along with a lot of people thought it was unlikely that the Republican Party ... could get its act together." he said as the session ended. "There is no question that it has gotten its act together." ATTENTION Yankee Springs and Orangeville Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Patrick S. Hinel (P238B4) 835 Golden Avenue Bottle Creek. Ml 490)5 (616)963-8484 (8/15) YOUR PRESENCE IS DESIRED AT AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL FOR STATE SENATOR JOANNE EMMONS & STATE REPRESENTATIVE TERRY GEIGER Mr. Bob Fisher will host the event on Thursday, August 22nd rushing in for treatment." But those who have tattoos say the laser treatment is a grand new option. “Fm glad I was able to have this done. I would definitely recommend it," said Culbertson. "Tattoos are very fashionable these days. But I wish I'd never had it done E.fot. Of BETTY LOU OLNEY D«*o.od SocioI Security No 373-28 4)30 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Yovr interest In the estote may be barred or of•acted by the following: Th* decedent, whose lost known address was 17773 North Avenue. Bellevue Ml 49021 d>ed 5/30/96. An instrument dated 12/15/90 has been admitted os the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims against the estote will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Debro L Osborn. 12775 North Avenue. Bellevue. Ml 49021. or to both the in­ dependent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this FROM 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. At the Barry Township Hall 155 E. Orchard Road in Delton, Ml in honor of Joanne and Terry. Tickets are $10 per person Checks should be made payable to: GEIGER/EMM0NS ‘96 wThank you very much for your support during the primary election. NOT PRINTED AT TAXPAYER'S EXPENSE From... Mark Englerth b Family GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Bd-IUlCr at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Admiral Ship Store Goodenough's Goodies Back Door Deli Terry’s Tick Tock S&S Country Store Gun Lake — In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin's Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) during treatment. I �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen On your marks, get set, go. begun Fall sports have I another busy fall term. At Hastings, the It’s great to be out and about, eagerly awaiting the start of another fall prep sports campaign. . On Monday, the first official day for practices anywhere and for any team. The Job took me to the practice fields at Hastings High for a first look at the Saxon grid sounds. As most of us sports experts know this is the time of year that can make a good team even better and a talented team possibly a great one. (P S - Don’t gel me started on two-a-days. commitment and an occasional option pass ) The players put the pads on for the first time Wednesday and the Middleville High football team celebrated this occasion by holding a special midnight practice I hope the coaches understand that midnight photo shoots are a little bit past my bedtime. On Tuesday morning, another journey found me on the hardcourts in Middleville. Since the U.S. women’s basketball team won the Gold medal this summer. I am expecting to see a few of our area girls teams also battle (or honors this fall The athletes are there and now all they need to do is learn how to gell as a team. Coach Jim Sprague s band of Middleville shooters certainly showed the enthusiasm and the team work to be successful. Cheerleading, boys golf, boys soccer, girls tennis and cross country for both sexes are other sports that will keep coaches, players and journalists occupied during the next few months And believe me. the start of the new season comes quite quick. In the next two weeks team photos must be taken al six high schools, normal days off become days on and the usual Saturday McDonalds breakfall turns into an 8:30 a.m. appointment in Caledonia for a must-get picture opportunity. Momma don't In. your children grow up to be sports journalists. For most normal folks, the pay. the work and the headaches are not worth it — But foe me it’s well worth the challenge Fields al Lakewood and Hastings both look full and ready to take the punishment of scoreboard received a new paint )ob on Monday, so guys let’s not disappoint. The project at Lakewood especially gives one reason to believe that community involvement really can make a big difference. The field looks great, the has mostly come from people in town, many who are former graduates of the high school. . , Well that’s enough jabbering. I need to save some space for more important stuff. •Opening Day: Today is officially the start of the fall sports season The Barry County golf meet will be held at the Mullenhurst Golf Course beginning with a shot gun start at 11 am. Kent Enyart. the the opening day of football practice on Monday. ■ , j Softball g SCORES coach at Delton, said that this years tournament includes eight teams: Hastings. Delton. Middleville. Lakewood. Gull Lake. Caledonia. Pennfield and Wayland. The Gull Lake team are the defending champs and should be the favorites going in with all but Hastings Woanen’s Softball Standings Team WL Good Tune Pina HAS Machine True Value OUe Towne Tavern LAd Graphics Goodenough’s Goodies Piston Ring Hastings Mutual.. Jarman Construction I W Oaae Rauhs Monday. Aug 5 — Pennoc Hospnal 20. Hastings Murnl 6; Good Tun Pre., 19. Goodenough's Goodies 7; H * one golfer returning in 1996. •Mesaage to Coaches: Remember JAd can not be a all the events for all of the schools each night, so call or report in those results. The phone number by day is (616) 945-9554 and the phone number by night is 1-gOO-833-3329. Extension 313. You can also report results by fax (616) 945-5192 or in the mail boxes at certain schools. JAd greatly appreciates your ume and support •College Athletes: Here is list of Machine 21. True Value 14. Game Rauhs Tuesday. Aug. 6 — J-A Graphics 13. Okie Towne Tavern 1 Goodenough's Goodies 7. Hastings P-Ring True Value 25, Jarman Construction 3. former Barry County prep stars who are now playing college sports. If. you know of someone who is not on this list and you would like to see more written about them, Mon Wan'" write to me here at the Banner. Pete Kellepourey (Maple Valley) Hope College football; Aaron Tobias (Maple Valley). Hope College football; Travis Williams (Hastings). Hope College football; 11 10 Tyler Jansen (Delton) Hope College soccer. Jenny Dukes (Hastings) Hope College volleyball and Heather Mitchell (Lakewood) Western Michigan University volleyball Talk to you soon. MgS*, Hickory Comers Garage Tournament Results PnntmgChemco Tank. efiA <> First. MkI lak second Lbe Group : ? /•-. - * SP1'*' ’ x-‘ ; ’•. /j L yTit-tv -IB Pool Meeting '■S'/'* Ti Middleville's basketball team work on passing during this drill Tuesday m the h g The B * K pool fall league meeting scheduled for Aug 21 al the Swap Fox Mjddleville. The meeting will start ■ 7 p school gymnasium. ™were able to begin practicing in pade Al Middleville The Saxon team, ledtiming workouts Wednesday's practice began at mrdmght. Fair harness racing winners name The Presentations of Blankets Trophies of winners at the harness races at the 1996 To the Hole Nate Huffman, of Balta Creek, soars The Annual 3^3 baskettail tourta^^Deffon^^W Ov showed up for *®st P 7 Delton High basketball progranr The 7 2 Huff^ his prep tall at Battle Mjctl,gan Untverstty RmG4. owned by Irene Gaide of Leslie and driven by Ron Hall. . The Kent Oil Co. of Nashville Trophy Barry County Fair were as follows: On Sunday. The Bosley Pharmacy of S‘on Me™d.*y. The Gibby’s Prolo Hastings Trophy was won by a pacer. Hasty Hello. BG6. owned and driven by Don Neff Middleville Trophy was won by a of Vassar. . The County Seat Lounge of Hastings was won by a pacer. Belt’s You Can. BGL owned by Robert Jones of Battle Creek and Trophy was won by a trotter. Rompaway Oxzie. BG3. owned by Rompaway Farms Inc. of Battle Creek and driven by Mark driven by Bart Stimer. The National Bank of Hastings Trophy was won by a trotter. Mischievous Cat. Owen. , „ . The Fanners Feed Service of Hastings Trophy was won by a pacer. Silas Marner. 21 al 12:1$ pm. al Hastings Bowl For further information, contact Rosie KuempU .1,9(5.3065 See HARNESS continued p Williamston Hastings Soccer Club’s season approachin The falls season is fast approaching for the „ p M Rowling League i“^Mon^ ^ Two Mrny Miles. BM3. Ousley of Munrth and dnven by Ph I The Goekes Market of Middlevtlle BM5. owned and driven by Don Niccum of B »n ^^X^asTaX Xtanded out. Bowling meeting set Aug. 21 . of Nashvilte T wu won by • pacer. Ballville lota. owned by Burl Brenner of Derr and dri Hastings Soccer Club. Opening games will be on Sept 5 and in preparation the club has pamcipated in several activities throughout the summer. . Hastings Soccer sponsored a "Goalie Clinic" on Aug. 10 with Leonard La Rocca, a goalkeeper from Western Michigan University, serving as the clinic s instructor. Two players from each team participated in the three-hour clinic including Paul Henney and Jeremy Pond (boys U 14). Lre King and Rachel MacKenzie <girts U 14) John Kendall and Tony LaJoye (boys U 13 and Molly Anderson and Jessie Pond (girls U Also, several members of the Hastings Soccer Club attended soccer camps at Hope and Cornerstone colleges. The camps on basic skills, endurance train advanced offensive and defensive stra The girls U 14 team will take p soccer day camp in Middleville on 16 Middleville coach Steve E coordinating the camp and imem soccer players from the Netherlands be on hand to give instructions �____ The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 15. 1996 — Page 13 Fun, speed, and success are elements Finkbeiner enjoys /.hound the hacks fM.’ I 1-96 races showcase those from Barry County Larry Van Pullen's fortunes in the B Main race for Street Stocks did not stick with him in the 20-team A Main event Saturday at the 1-96 Speedway. Van Putten. of Freeport, won the B Main, but placed 20lh in the A Mam in a race that included five from the Barry County area. • Middleville's Frank Thompson placed •fourth. Freeport's Ben Christy was seventh. ‘Hastings' Ben Curtis ended up 15th and fellow Freeport driver Walt Wisniewski finished in 19th after winning his heal race In earlier races. Wisniewski had won and Thompson took third in the first heal. Curtis grabbed a second place in the third heal and . Van Putten crossed the finish line first in the ■B Main. •• • The winner of the A Main race was Muskegon's Bruce Norwick. Another area star. Hastings' Joe Baker, took a first place in the IMCA Modified* B Main event and finished 19 out of 22 in the A Main. Sunfield's Gordy Petrie took sixth and Alto's Jake Meycrink was eighth Meyerink was first and Petrie third in heat three of the qualifying races Rick Stout, of Stanton won the A Main, and was followed by Grand Rapids' Jim Maxim. Maxim also serves as the wrestling coach at Caledonia High. In the Sprint Bandits division. Hastings' Jack Thomas won the third heat and finished ,ninth in the A Main event. Mike Mouch, of Oxford, ended up in first place or the Sprint Bandits that evening. A 2.000-to-win race for the Outlaw Sprint Bandits highlights the Saturday show at I­ 96. IMCA Modified; and Street Stocks will also be in competition that night. Kalamazoo Speedway. ;; ' Hastings' Brad Shellenbargcr finished eighth in the C heat for Factory Stocks and was ninth in the B Feature race. Steve Carter was seventh in the B heat and 15th in the A Feature race. Gun Lake's John Ter Meer took a third in his A heat, but ended up 18th in the A Feature. Carter is currently 15th in the point standings, while Shellenbargcr stands in 20th place. Delton's Gabe High won the C race for Limited Laic Models and finished seventh in & B feature event. Brandon Lyons, also Jfrom Delton, took a seventh place in the A Limited Late Model heat. Middleville's Ron Finkbeincr finished fourth in the D heat for Late Models and wound up eighth in the last chance event. Lyons is currently 14th in the point standings. Finkbeincr is 11th and Middleville's Larry Dahlke is in 15th. Berlin Raceway Middleville's Dave Sensiba led the 300-lap ACDelco Challenge for the first 126, but lost all chances of victory in an accident with Scott Hanson. Sensiba lost-the point after colliding with Hanson, an accident that sent both cars into the concrete retaining wall and out of contention. Sensiba finished the race in 15th Bob Senneker. of Dorr, managed a fourth place finish and Hastings' Joe Bush took eighth. Senneker started in fifth, white Bush began in the sixth position. Senneker finish was not a bad one. however, considering that he lost a lap just prior to the halfway point. Winning the event was Steve Holzhausen. of Bangor WI. Last week, team owners Don Fanetti and Rick Scalzo came together and released rookie driver Dennis Berry. The partnership worked, as Holzhausen finished the race in I hour and 48 minutes beating the second place finisher by 3.565 seconds In additional Berlin news. Gun Lake's Bob Holley still leads in the Late Model point standings with 739 points, Middleville's Rob Lewis is seventh with 518 and Sensiba is 27th with 29 points. Galesburg Speedway Two Delton drivers competed at Galesburg last weekend. In the second heat far Dwsgf automobiles ctf Saturday. flanHiisals was die winner, but did not finish in the top three in the feature event. On Sunday. Delton's Gabe High took the Endro competition in front of second place finisher Paul Namey. Crystal Raceway Earning wins at Crystal last Saturday were Myron DeYoung (IMCA), Bill Trueblood Jr. (Pro Stock) and Robbie Decker (Hobby Stock). Date Jarrett's Winston Cup race car will be at Crystal next Saturday for mspectional purposes along with the ARCA Midgets. On Ron Fitikbeiner's bio sheet for racetrack information he lists his goals are to: Have fun. go fast and win! For the most part. Finkbeincr appears to be doing all three. The Middleville resident spends his weekends racing Late Models at the Kalamazoo Speedway. He is currently 11 th in the point standings and appears to be headed even further towards the top. "It hasn't been too bad. we've had our ups and downs." Finkbeiner said when evaluating the season. "We've taken four top five finishes (and) in the beginning of the year we were doing real good." Racing, however, is plenty more to Finkbeincr than just being good. "The main thing is having fun." Finkbeincr said. It's enormously tough and very competitive. But. I have a lot of fun in it and it's not a life or death situation." Finkbeincr has raced Late Models for three of his 12 years in business. His highlights include a 1990 championship season at Berlin, one that included four feature triumphs in the Sportsman class. Special credit for Finkbeincr's development as a race car driver has to given to car owner Woody Wood. "You couldn't ask for a better owner," Finkbeincr said. "I've been forunate, it makes it a lot easier. I could have never run a Late Model on my own." Rob Lewis has found way to consistently near the fmnt of the pack at the Berlin >T Lewis, of Middleville, has raced cars for >16 years and is well aware of what is required hi) earn a top 10 finish. Currently seventh in the point standings for Late Models at Berlin. Lewis has only placed out of the top 10 once this season. Last Saturday he tried his luck at his ole' >ficetrack, the Kalamazoo Speedway, and returned there Wednesday night for the Kalamazoo Klash IV. Still, he prefers Berlin to any other raceway in the State. Two reasons for his preference are the conditions of the track and the money that he races for. After starting out in Street Stocks. Lewis has driven a long way to reach the consistency that he now enjoys. <”Il's a hard group to run with, but that's Jost half the challenge." Lewis said. "I’ve been qualifying right in the top five at Berlin; it's anybody; race (and) we've been pretty consistent. We spend the time that it takes to make it consistent." Don't fool yourself, racing is no cheap hobby. Lewis understands this very well and teaiizes the importance of having a good team behind him "The cars are expensive to run. either you do excellent or you go broke." Lewis said. ’’We're just a couple of guys out in the middle of nowhere.” When Lewis speaks of "we" he is including his long-time partner and crew­ chief Wayne Miller. Bob Minch. Rob's father Al Lewis. Jim Hineline and owner John Raymond arc others who lend Lewis their time and support. Sponsors of Lewis’ car include Barry's Automotive in Hastings. Gavin's car dealership in Middleville. Dan Valley Excavating in Middleville. DNR Painting. B & B Tree Service in Middleville. McEntyre Engines in Otsego. Kiss Industries in Caledonia. Speedy's Seemless Gutters in Middleville. Riverside Auto and No Preference Towing & Recovery in Middleville Their contributions help to keep Team Lewis, and what Lewis estimates as a $5,700 car. afloat. "We haven't had any bad weeks — Knock on wood." a grinning Lewis scid. Lewis figures that it's a simple task to remain competitive at the raceway. The key. in Lewis' words, is to not "crash in the preliminaries." One other helpful rule to follow is to not soak your tires. A few weeks ago. Lewis won at Berlin, but had the victory taken away from him because of a little soak. "We were a good example, a good person to catch." Lewis states. "We won the race, but we re disqualified.” Instead of taking home $1,500 that night into the sport and taught him a few lessons along the way. "I learned a lol from him." Finkbeiner said of Tom's influence. Tom's advice to Ron was to: Be Fast and Be Spectacular. Ron's goal is certainly similar to what his brother advised him to do. “The main thing Is having fun.” -Ron Finkbeiner Finkbeiner*; sponsors include Thomapple Motors. Norton Security Services. Tires Plus, Greg's Get It & Go, Nesbeth's Market, Lloyds Auto. American .^uto Body and Creative Plastics. His parents, Ray and Margaret, are also big cogs in Finkbeincr’s racing career. "They're 100 percent behind me," Finkbeiner said. Other family members consist of wife Marcia, children Tabitha. Robert and Rebecca and grandaughter Kendra. After racing the speed at Berlin for eight campaigns. Finkbeincr is happy to be a common competitor now at the Kalamazoo Speedway. "It's greatly run and they treat us all real good." Finkbeiner said. "It is competitive and has very good drivers " to keep up with the joneses. "We struggle on thit end of it and it can get tough after awhile." Finkbeiner said. On Wednesday night, Finkbeiner attempted to qualify for the Kalamazoo Klash IV at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Last year he qualified 10th for the event and finished with a very strong 14th place. "It means something to make that show." Finkbeiner said of the Klash's status as a racing showcase. Racing cars started for Finkbeiner at the age of two. when his brother Tom got him Lewis a frequent visitor to Berlin’s hierarchy :gy Finkbeiner and car owner Woody Wood. All three are frequent visitors to the Kalamazoo Speedway. Team Lewis collected $400. Considering it costs roughly $525 to race a car at each event, it was a very costly lesson. Still. Lewis has had his share of winning moments. In 1988. he was the track champion at the Kalamazoo Speedway and still holds the old track record there. He credits the area's tracks. Berlin and Kalamazoo, as being two of the best to compete on. "If you want to go racing, you don't have to go very far because the best is right here," Lewis said. And with Lewis' consistency, racing at the best tracks can only make him better. As Lewis stales. "We re There every week." A Tribute for Tires A group of area race car drivers were at Tires Plus on M-37 in Middleville Saturday, Aug. 10 to sign autographs, enjoy a few hot dogs and to talk shop. Included in the group were Bob and Karen Carter, from Alto, Jon Raymond, of Tires Plus, Steve Carter, from Lakewood, Al Dean, of Dean's NAPA in Hastings and Darwin Bergakker, Ron Finkbeiner and Rob Lewis, all from Middleville. HARNESS continued from page 12 was won by a pacer. It's Juey, BM3, owned and driven by Dave DeHaven of Sturgis. The Moose Lodge No. 628 of Hastings Trophy was won by a trotter, Bloodhound Bob, BH3. owned by Raymond Fuller of Pleasant Lake and driven by John Beecher. The Bob's Grill and Restaurant of Hastings and luike Odessa Trophy was won by a pacer, A C Sparks. BM3. owned by Claudia Wright of Charlotte and Claudia Franks of Allegan and driven by Joe Seek man. The Barry County Fair of Hastings Trophy was won by a pacer, Casseopoia, BM4, owned and driven by Gary Grocn of Hopkins. The Mills Landing of Hastings Trophy was won by a trotter, Corwin's Hot Rod, BG4, owned by Tom Corwin of Jackson and driven by Phil Peden. The Varney's Stables of Nashvilte was won by a trotter. Tiger Hugh. BmnHil, owned by Linda Stimer of Concord and driven by Hugh Stimer. Fall Sports Preview High School Sports Season In the August 29 Issue of THK HASTINGS BANNAR. Don't miss our previews with stories and team photos of football, girls' basketball, boys' A girls' cross coun­ try, boys' golf, boys' soccer and girls' tennis for Hastings and Dolton. And ...don't miss any of our k complete fall high school > sports coverage for all ZA five Barry County available at the newsstand or by sub scription. Just call 948-8051. The Hastings Wayne Miller, on left, and Middleville’s Rob Lewis have shared many lop 10 finishes this season at the Berlin Raceway in Marne. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County Banner 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49050 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 15, 1996 COURT NEWS: He sentenced Hummell to 60 days in jail with credit for one day served, 24 months probation, $1,100 in fines, costs and restitu­ tion and menial health and substance abuse counseling. Hummell was sent to jail until 4 p.m. Aug. 11. After that, he was scheduled to serve his jail time from 4 p.m. Aug. 16 to 4 p.m. Aug. 18. 9 p.m. Aug. 23 to 9 p.m. Aug. 25. 6 p.m. Aug. 30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 2 and weekends and Christmas vaca­ tion as directed by the probation office. Hummell was made eligible for commu­ nity service in lieu of fines and costs and was ordered to not miss class unless he had a doctor's excuse and not have any violations of the Thomapple-Kellogg rules of conduct. "You are to be a perfect, model student from this point forward." Fisher said. He added that if Hummell had any disciplinary problems, he would impose a "straight jail sentence." In other circuit court business last week: • K motion for a hearing to review evi­ dence for Stephen R. Clark. 35. of 214 Vir­ ginia Ave., Battle Creek was denied. Clark had been sentenced to 120-300 months in prison in November 1995 after he pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal sexual conduct with two girls under 13 years old. Clark's attorney, Kenneth Strubel, said the two girls and their mother had come to him wanting to recant their story. He said a psy­ chological evaluation revealed that their re­ canting was genuine. Strubel added that Clark had pleaded guilty under the advice of his attorney rather than risk his word against A Thomapple-Kellogg football player was sentenced to weekends in jail after he pleaded guilty in District Court to attempted embez­ zlement of over $100 from his employer Marty Cappon in Yankee Springs Town­ ship. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Mc­ Neill said Loren G. Hummell. 17. of 744 N. Norris Road, Middleville had threatened in district court to quit school if jail time was imposed that interfered with playing football. McNeill said Hummell had to weigh the difference between football and potentially five years in prison adding. Tight end has a whole other meaning in prison." Hummcll's attorney David Kuzava said Hummell had taken the money to fund a drug habit that he was now getting under control. He added that Hummell is grateful for the opportunity to "keep on the straight and narrow" and that Hummell's "whole atti­ tude changes when football season comes around." Hummell's therapist. Julie SchaefferSpacc. said he had been diagnosed with At­ tention Deficit Disorder and had been taking Ritalin. She added that "football, therapy and medication keep him out of trouble." During sentencing. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Hummell that no one has held him responsible before when he had similar problems working al JCPenny's. "I hope this helps you get back on the straight and narrow..Til put you in jail and I don't care if it means you don't graduate or don’t play football." Fisher said. //<//> IImind / I It t x lillxtlH xx AIRLINE BAGGAGE HANDLERS A customer service rey. Apps are drag screened. Aviation Ground Services. $5.50/hr ♦. 616-956-0924_______________ CERAMIC TILE. Before you buy, please let u live you money. Thea leave • raestage M 351-4792. We win help you lave on tile * muallatinn. Free eatimatei. Perry Tiling._________ DENTAL HYG ENIST needed 1-2 days a week, friendly, busy office, salary negotiatable. Send resume to Add 476. c/o The Reminder. P.O. Box IM, Hastmgs. Ml 49058._____________ HKSTKBLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houa, barat, roofs, almnuKun tiding. Flee estimates, insured, Sherwin William, punt. Call Randaoa, 945-2545____________________ ROOFING/SIDING LABOR­ ERS no experience necessary, $530 to start ♦ benefits after probation period, must have driver’s license, be at least 18 and willing to travel (company paid). No phone calls. Applica­ tion! accepted Monday thro Friday. 9am-Noon and lpm-4pm. Located at 2166 Gen Lake Road, Barry County Rental Building out by Bob's Gun A Tackle.______________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brash chipping. Free est, mala, reasonable rata, insnred. becket track. Call Randaon, 418945-2545________________ THE NEWLY-DEVLEOPED BATTLE CREEK In-School Boy/Girl Scout Program is seek­ ing enthusiastic ard dedicated individuals for following ’program COODINATOR This full time career position will manage the Program, including community develop­ ment, collaborating with educa­ tors, func' raising, managing personnel, and desigining curri­ culum. Successful candidate will experience in current elementary education goals and philosophies, sup*.'rising staff, team management, and recruit­ ing and motivating volunteers. Bachelors degree preferred. PROGRAM LEAD CLASS­ ROOM FACILITATOR This full-time seasonal position will implement the delivery of the lo-School Boy/Girl Scout Program witnin the various participating schools. Individual will be responsible for assisting Program Coordinator with assigned duties, as well as super­ vising Classroom Facilitator and maintaining classroom records of achievement and materials inventory. The position requires an individual who has experi­ ence working with children, is an excellent role model, and mrrnrwir, iration, and organ iyatiooal skills. PROGRAM CLASSROOM FACILITATOR This full-time seasonal position will be accountable for the deliv­ ery of In-School Boy/Girl Scout in the assigned classrooms. The iucessful candidate must have experience working with child­ ren and must be an excellent role model. The individual must be organized, enthusiastic and adaptable with excellent communication skills. For consideration, submit resume and cover letter, indicat­ ing which position you are applying for and salary require­ ments to: Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council. 1011 W. Maple Street. Kalamazoo. MI 49008. Parttime/Full-time Mystery Shoppers for local stores. 48.75 ♦ /hr. Free products. Now hiring. Call 818-759-9099 HOMEOWNERS* CASH FASTI -Home and income property'Debt coaaoHdation*Taraed down? problem credit? We can belp!«Faa, easy - Cal> 24 boon. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-1*4-948-2221 Free consultation. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Eatimata. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 9X5-9888. SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamleu gotten. Free estimates, call Steve 's Seamless Gutters. 414-795-7119_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion al cleaning. wiadow washing nr laundry. Will clean hornet, offices, cottagea, all workers bonded. Call 94I-B50I or 2 MALE A CHIHUAHUA tale, 5 weeks, between 7-9pm, 2 FEMALE poppies for $75.00. Call 414-423-4030 Kcal I xftiit INDIAN RIVER: 10.01 Beaut­ ifully Wooded Acres adjoining State Land with a small creek. Bulldozed driveway and cleared campsite. $18,900. $500 down, $230/mo, 11% Land Contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118_____________ luhx Wanted ( luniinmiix \ «*//« < x CALEB'S CIDER MILL, PETTING ZOO, A BABY CHICK HATCHERY, Now Open Daily 9.30A.M.-4PJ4. Monday Through Saturday. Closed Sunday. Now Schedul­ ing School Tom, Senior Citizen Outings, Daycare Camera, A Other Groups. $301 Valley, Vermontville. 1-517-726-1102 H unit (I WANTED - Old postcards. Ptoa 948-4094,____________ WANTED: ROOMATE, FEMALE preferred, house in Middleville area, $400 month plui half of utilities. 616-795-4065 Mobile Ihuiit x ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, oo huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until October 1st. 1996. 1-8OO-387-OO35. West Mich. I or Suh 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM OUTFIT includes couch, love­ seat & chair. Beautiful colors, 1 week old, $285. 517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Serta Firm mattress set 1 month old. Cost $1300 new. must sell! $300. 1-517-676-6414______________ BEAUTIFUL WHITE A GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed undernesth includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $600., Sacrifice $250.1-517-699-4148 FOR SALE: 500 gallon gaa tank with pump, $50.00; Small utility trailer, $200. Call 948-3714.___________________ QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 2 months old. Cost $800 new, sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-2251 For Sale \uloiiioti\e *84 CHEVY S-18.S1300OBO. For more information, call 945-9340 after 6:00pm. (SOON TO BE LICENSED DAYCARE) has full time open­ ings 1 b loc k from Northeas terr. School. 616-948-3643 / or lit nt 2 BEDROOM IN COUNTRY, big ysrd, $500 a month plus utili­ ties. Call 616-623-8743 I or Su/< \ iiloin’t>ii\i 1985 FORD VAN, 8 passenger Window van, very good running condition, looks good, air condi­ tioned, tilt, cruise. Asking $1400- CaD 616-754-9655 *79 DODGE. 4wd shortbox. Good tires, solid body, excellent motor. $2,650. 616-693-2834, leave message.______________ . \annual time you joke about hmh blood pressure... Laugh these off! \dx $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from borne. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, exL 1400, 24hn UnanraSed h^xi bood pmstfe may lead to aS of the above. 50 m*on Miencara have h<h ><ood pressure and hatf don’t even No* X Get your btood presage chechud mnaarty and caS tor more pUorniabon. NC" National Kidney I Foundation' that of the two girls and face possible life in prison as opposed to 10 years. McNeill said that Clark had participated in the pre-sentcncing report and there was noth­ ing that showed a need for a new hearing. "Mr. Clark is where he should be." Strubel rested much of his argument on a Court of Appeals case. People v. Serr, but in denying the motion, Fisher said that the Clark case did not include a sentencing agreement or recommendation like the Serr case. Fisher said there was no purpose for an evidentiary hearing, adding it would "allow the defendant to deny facts he voluntarily admitted to." • Ricky S. Roe. 32. of 70 Baker. Battle Creek, was sentenced to two years probation, with the first 60 days in jail and credit for 25 days already served. Roe pleaded guilty Aug. I in district court to one count of uttering and publishing. He forged his mother's signature on a check he made out to himself from her ac­ count. Roe's attorney. Thomas Dutcher, said Roe has had a "terrible substance abuse problem," especially cocaine. He said Roe had been shot in the head in Battle Creek before the uttering and publishing offense and that his behavior had changed after the gunshot. He asked that Roe might have a chance to have counseling for the cocaine problem and to deal with the effects of the gunshot Fisher said he would impose probation to give Roe incentive and "a chance to straighten out his life." • Douglas J. Havens, 17, of 614 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property in excess of $100. He pleaded guilty in exchange for a recom­ mendation of youthful trainee status by the prosecutor's office. If Judge Fisher decides to deny the youthful trainee status, the case will be sent back to district court. Sentencing was set for Aug. 29. • Brach R. Hanson. 21, of 1509 S. Church Street. Hastings, was sentenced to two yean probation with the first 60 days in jail and credit for one day served, chemical testing, monthly probation fees and an income with­ holding order of $50 per week. He pleaded guilty to one count of delivery or manufacturing marijuana in May. Hanson's attorney, Robert Dietrick, said Hanson had admitted to selling two joints worth a total of $10. He said that Hanson had fallen into a culture of alcohol and drag abuse at his place of employment. He asked the court to also consider that Hanson was a high school graduate with some college classes, had worked two jobs and that Han­ son's girlfriend was on an anti-depressant af­ ter their child had lived only four days. He asked the court to consider putting Hanson's jail time at the end of probation. Fisher said be wu not convinced Hanson wu only selling and that he wu considering other factors in determining Hanson's sen­ tence. * p • Diane M. VanHollebek, 33, of 740 S. Angola Road. Coldwater, pleaded not guilty last week to one count of violating her pro­ bation. McNeill requested a $10,000 bond, calling VanHollebek a flight risk, adding that she is living with her cunent employer. She also had previously given the court the name of a bogus employer. Fisher imposed a $1,000 cash or surety bond. VanHollebek had been sentenced to two yean probation in January* after pleading guilty to one count of writing a no-account check. VanHollebek wu found guilty by Judge Fisher of violating her probation at an Aug. 13 hearing. She was scheduled for an Aug. 29 sentencing. • Jason Haskin, 20. of 2020 McGlynn Road, Hastings, was scheduled for an Aug. 29 sentencing after be pleaded guilty to three counts of violating his probation. He had been sentenced to 24 months probation after pleading guilty in district court in September 1995 to manufacture or delivery of mari­ juana. • Michael J. Kennedy. 35. of 332 Lakeside Drive, Delton, wu scheduled for a Nov. 18 trial on two charges of second-degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct and one charge of dis­ tributing obscene material to children. • Brian D. Slocum. 29, of 8570 BarryviUe Road, Nashville, wu sentenced on a fourth­ degree criminal sexual conduct charge to two yean probation and a jail term of 60 days to be served at the end of his probation. He was credited with 11 days already served. Slocum also will receive alcohol abuse counseling and will have $50 per week withheld from his income to pay fines and costs. McNeill described Slocum u someone who "had an excellent start in life and has failed to live up to expectations," saying that probation would hopefully "straighten him out." Slocum's attorney. Dave Gilbert, said he was a high school graduate who had been honorably discharged from the military. He asked that the jail time be suspended and that alcohol abuse counseling be required. • Dawn M. Billings, 24, of 517 S. Jeffer­ son, Hastings, had her probation amended to admit her to the K-Pep women's program in Kalamazoo. She wu also sentenced to 37 days in jail, with credit for 37 days already saved. McNeill called the probation department's recommendation "very lenient" and said that Billings should understand that "this is the last step before prison." • Harold D. Butcher Jr.. 18. of 219 Queen Street. Hastings, was scheduled for an Aug. 29 sentencing date after he pleaded guilty to one count of violating his probation. Butcher was on probation after pleading guilty in November in district court to at­ tempted breaking and entering of a vehicle, causing damage. • Donnie R. Bender, 22, of 10301 Enzian Road, Delton, had his probation amended to include 30 days in jail with no work release and credit for one day served. He had pleaded guilty earlier this month to three counts of violating his probation. McNeill called Bender, "another in the line of people who fail probation and give one excuse after another." Bender had been sen­ tenced to 18 months probation in April after pleadin^guilty to attempting to carry a con­ cealed weapon. Fisher said he had imposed probation to try to give Bender a chance but that he felt he had no choice but to impose jail time. • Benny D. Hudnall, 18. of 419 W. Michigan Ave., Hastings, was scheduled for an Aug. 29 sentencing after he pleaded guilty to two counts of violating his probation. He was on probation after pleading guilty in February to one count of malicious destrac­ tion of a building over $100. • Linda L. Munjoy. 40, of 3240 Yankee Springs Road, Middleville, was sentenced to two years probation, 31 days in jail with credit for one day and the remaining 30 sus­ pended until the end of her probation. She was ordered to serve 100 houn of commu­ nity service, make monthly probation fees and to pay $10 pa week to pay off fines and costs. Munjoy had pleaded guilty to one count of illegal possession of a credit card in district court Aug. I. Her attorney, Michael Kuzava. said Munjoy is under a doctor's care and is taking prescriptions for manic-depression and was experiencing family problems. He said she would probably not benefit from incarcera­ tion and with probation could become a valuable person to society. The following people were brought on or­ ders to show cause as part of a court program to recover unpaidfines and costs: • Anne B. Callan, 30. 193 Cherry, Freeport, was order to have $30 per week withheld from her paycheck. She pleaded guilty to writing two checks on a closed ac­ count in February 1991. • Darrell L. Benedict, 29, of 1405 Gidner Street, Charlotte, was ordered to pay $40 per month — be is self-employed and pays him­ self once every month. He pleaded guilty to one count of being a sexually delinquent per­ son in September 1993. • Robert M. Goodrich. 22, of 162 S. Main Street, Wayland, was ordered to have $10 per week withheld from his paycheck. He had pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a building with intent in February 1995. • Lance S. Robertson, 18. of 303 W. Main Street, Middleville, was ordered to have $20 per week withheld from his pay­ check. He had pleaded guilty to larceny from a building in February. • Ronald T. Stacey. 19. of 10387 Brick­ yard, Delton, was ordered to have $50 with­ held from his paycheck. He had pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property over $100 in October 1995. • Jamie L. Whittaker. 19, of 28 Coolidge SW, Wyoming, was ordered to have $25 per week withheld from his paycheck. He was also scheduled to return on Sept. 19. He had pleaded guilty to larceny from a building in July 1994. • Stacey G. Wyman, 28, of 5962 Osborne, Delton, was ordered to have $100 per pay period withheld from his paycheck. He had pleaded guilty to delivery or manufacture of marijuana in February 1995. • Matthew G. Salisbury. 19, of 11 Pike Road. Delton, had his case adjourned until Sept. 19. Fisher told him that if he had paid his outstanding fines and costs by then, he would not have to return. Salisbury pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property over $100 in district court in October. • Michael M. Anderson, 26. of 6580 Den­ nison Road, Plainwell had his case adjourned to Oct. 10. Fisher said if be pays his outstanding fines and costs of $725 by then, he will not have to return. Anderson pleaded guilty to assault and battery in February 1995. • Thomas D. Houston. 22, of 533 Prince SE, Grand Rapids, was ordered to have $50 per week withheld from his paycheck. Fisher said at that rate, Houston's probation may have to be extended. Houston was convicted in a jury trial in June 1995 of driving with a suspended license snd m October of cwrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle. No injuries In two-car accident YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies responded to an accident Aug 10 on Payne Lake Road, near Cobb Lake Road. . Deputies said Prank A. Bakker. 83, of Grand Rapids, was driving north on Payne Lake Road and had his tin signal blinking to turn right to enter a private drive. Ha turned left without changing his signal and was tut by a car driven by Kimberley A. Dawa. 29, of Middlevilk. . Bakker and his passenger Peari Bakker. 82, of Grand Rapids were uninjured. Dawes and her passengers Travis S. Dawa, 6, Mitch J. Dawa. 2, and Alex L. Dawes. 20 months, all from Middleville, were also not injured. Deputia said Bakker told them he was turning into a private drive to go to a lake when he saw a sign with an arrow pointing to the left. He then turned to the left and was hit by Dawa’ car. Deputia said be told them he did not use his rear-view mitror. Deputia cited Bakker for making an improper turn. Minor Injuries from three car wreck HASTINGS — City Police responded to a three car accident on Aug. 8. Officers said Kevin R. French, 44, of Hastings, was south bound on Jefferson near Green Street when he ran a stop sign and hit a west bound car driven by Ivan B. Thomas, 61. of Hastings. Officers said the impact sent Thomas' car spinning into the path of a north bound car approaching the stop sign, driven by Melynda J. Thomas, 25, of Hastings. French had minor injuries and was transported to Pennock Hospital, while Ivan Thomas did not request ambulance service. Melynda Thomas and her passenger Cynthia A. Yarbrough, 45, of Hastings were also taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Officers said Melynda Thomas and Yartxuugh were nut wearing seat belts. French was cited for disregarding a stop sign. Drunk driver causes accident HASTINGS — City Police officers arrested a Shelbyville man for drank driving after a two car accident on State Street Friday morning. Police officers said two state troopers were standing outside the Hastings post when they saw a vehicle driven by Herbert A. Sanborn, 47. rear-end a vehicle driven by Melynda Thomas, 25, of Hastings. The incident was the second time in two days that Thomas’ vehicle was struck by ocher drivers. City police officers said that the troopers told them they had spoken to Sanborn and that he acted intoxicated but they could not smell any alcohol coming from him. City police officers said when they asked Sanborn if he had been drinking that morn­ ing. he said no, but that his eyes were glassy and he was speaking and moving slowly. City police officers said the state troopers performed a preliminary blood alcohol test and Sanborn registered a .23. A .08 reading is considered to be impaired. City officers said a search of Sanborn's vehicle found a half-pint bottle of vodka that was one-quarter full. They then arrested Sanborn for transporting open intoxicants in ad­ dition to the drunk driving charge. At the Barry County Jail, city officers said Sanborn refused to take a breath test and that he could not read his chemical test rights because he couldn't see the words. Officers said after they finished explaining the rights to Sanborn, he said he would not take the test and that they were trying to trick him. Sanborn was cited for drank driving, transporting open intoxicants and failure to stop in an assured clear distance. Car radio stolen THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers were called to inves­ tigate a break-in of a car at Gavin Chevrolet in Middleville on Aug. 5. Troopers said Scott Soltys, a repair manager, told them the break-in occurred some­ time between late evening Friday, Aug. 3 and early morning Monday, Aug. 5. Troopers said Soltys told them that he noticed the windows broken out and the radio stolen from the dash of a 1983 Chevrolet Camaro that was at Gavin for repairs. Troopen said both door windows had been broken out, the dash ripped away from the console and the radio taken out. They said the wires were clipped and left hanging. A cellular phone was left mounted on the dash next to where the radio had been. Troopers said Soltys told them the radio was a Kenwood stereo, but that he didn’t know the model type. He estimated the value to be $200. The incident is still under investigation. The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-08-22.pdf a60b691d051bd889aa60a4d9c2c4a706 PDF Text Text H«srir r * *c libbarv i?:sf st u 4 .ieiasa Baltimore Twp. looking for clerk Fun Run slated at Summerfest See Page 2 See Page 10 Fixed millage back on ballot See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 <?/>■ » Ant,r i.Oiurc, m 4, HaSTIInuS THURSDAY. AUGUST 22, 1996 VOLUME 142, NO. 34 News Briefs BIE luncheon set for Aug. 26 The 14th annual Business-IndtnttyEducanon (B-l-E) luncheon, co-spoosond by the Hastings Area School Sys­ tem and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, will be conducted at noon Monday. Aug. 26. in the Hastings High School cafeteria Guest speaker will be attorney Carole Boe. co-founder and president of the Grand Rapids legal firm Bos and Glazier and author of the book "Life is a Non­ Stop Event." Lunch will be served, so the price of admission is S3JO per pence. Tickets can be purrbased ■ the door, or in ad­ vance at the Hastings Schools adanistration office. Hastings High School, the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, JAd Graphics, and WBCH. The annual B-l-E meeting has served as the official "school-commcnity kackofT of the new academic year for the past 13 yean, and enables rhe rommanity's residents and achool sndf members to focus on bow IO wotk to, gather forte benefit ef-the nity » young people Seizure Awareness Day held in Lake 0 The first-ever Seizure Awareness Day in Michigan was held last Friday in Lake Odessa, and organizers Loreen and David Wickens say they hope it be­ comes an annual event. The fund-raiser included children's car­ nival games, a taleM contest, a dank tank, an motion and a beer tent. Organizers said they believe nearly $400 was raised by the events and a check for $500 was donated to the Uni­ versity of Michigan for research on seizures. The Wickenses' son. Cody. 12. has suffered from seizures since he was bat­ ten by a mosquito and came down with equine enchephalitis. Infection attacked his brain, leaving scar tissue that trig­ gers seizures just about every day. For more information about joining a rapport group or volunteering, call Loreen Wickens al 3744063. ANNER Summerfest celebrates 19th year Summerfest will celebrate its 19th year of existence this coming weekend with a full roster of events. The annual Hastings festi­ val features something for everyone. It be­ gins at noon on Friday and concludes at ap­ proximately 5 p.m. Sunday. It will be held on the Barry County Courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings and at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Mu -ical entertainment includes everything from rock and country to bluegrass, gospel, and big band. There is a large arts and crafts fair featur­ ing 125 artists There are balloon rides, a fishing contest, a pancake breakfast Saturday, a horseshoe tournament, co-ed vol­ leyball tournament, softball tournament, a soccer game, and a car show. Two parades are featured, the Grand Parade on Saturday and the Kid's Parade on Sunday. The Hastings Area chamber of Commerce will have an information booth across from the Hastings Cinema on the courthouse lawn. Those who want a schedule of week­ end events or want to sign up for an activity can go to the information booth Arts and crafts at this year’s Summerfest will feature manv new artisans. Three fourths of th*. exhibitors are new to the show this year Summerfest committee member Sharon Elzinga said the arts and crafts comtmrxe spent a lot of time attending craft shows and handing out applications to prospective crafters in order to find qualified entries for the Summerfest show The show is juried, meaning only selected artists are allowed to enter. Items featured in the show are "more of the handmade item people take care to make." she said. Some of the crafts featured will be dried flower arrangements, jewelry. ceramics. T-shirts, stained glass, wood items, sand art. wind chimes, quilts, baskets, clocks, mirrors, bird houses, and fishing novelty items. Beginning this year, there will be a new crafts event for young artisans. Dream Weavers and Wraps, a 'company* created by two Hastings girls, Becky Crump and Cara Zerbcl, will sell hair wraps that are braided into people s hair and bracelets made of em­ broidery thread. The arts and crafts show lasts from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Friday hours for the craft show, which were noon to 6 p.m. last year, were extended to 8 p.m. this year. "Last year they (artists and craftspeople) had to pack up at six and you could see they still wanted to be open." said Jan Cohoon, co-chairperson of the Summerfest commit­ tee. All of the booths will be situated around the courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings. Plans for a three-on-three basketball tour­ nament at Summerfest had to be scrapped due to a lack of participation. The Grand Parade, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday, features grand marshal the Rev. Russell Sarver, pastor emeritus of Grace Brethren Bible Chwth of Hastings. He will oc accumpauieu by h.' wile Athena. Cohoon estimates the pJade draws about 2,000 spectators. The Kid's Parade, scheduled for I p.m. Sunday, has a theme of "Dancing to Disney." Kids are encouraged to dress like their favorite Disney character. No sign-up is required - kids 12 and younger can show up the day of the parade. A dunk tank sponsored by the Chamber See SUMMERFEST, continue page 2 Relay for Life nets $19,000 The first annual Barry County Relay for Life event raised more than $19,000 to benefit the American Cancer Society Held at the Hastings High School Track last Friday and Saturday, the event featured 24 hours of relay laps by 12 local learns who had collected pledges for the Cancer Society. Team members from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church raised $3,001 and received the award for being the top team fund-raisers of the event. Hastings Mutual Insurance walked/ran the most laps around the track. The best decorated tent sward went to Westdale. Witzel * Associates The most team spirit award went to Style Salon. The best dressed team award was granted to Phillips Residential Design and Con­ struction. The event started with a "Victory Lap" of 52 cancer survivors walking the first lap. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Members of this year's Summerfest Committee include (front, from left) Mary Snowden and Sharon Elzinga; (middle, from left) Sher Sanborn, Mike Leedy, Debbie Darcy, Cliff Morse, and Jan Cohoon, and (back, from left) Jerry Sarver, Steve Reid, Bob Byington, Bobble Wilkins, John Cohoon, and Tammy Nemitz. Missing is Mike Halifax, Terry Miller, and Scott Bloom. Hanover Village project change hearing is Sept. 3 Blood drive set in Delton A Red Cross Hood drive will be held from I to 7 p.m. Monday. Aug. 26, at St Ambrose Church in Delton. The goal will be 60 pints. Those who are al least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 pounds, are in rea­ sonably good health and haven't given Hood within 56 days of the dale of the drive are eligible to contribme. PWCE50T Work starts on Wendy’s Construction work is progressing on the new Wendy's restaurant on West State Street on the site of the old Grand Rapids Bookcase Company warehouse. Parker Construction of Lansing is handling the project and expects to be finished and have the building occupied by Thanksgiving. Concurrently with the Wendy's project, the city is also well into work on the Market Street extension and expects to have the bottom layer of asphalt on the street by mid- to late-September. by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Planning Commission will have a public hearing Sept. 3 on a request from Hanover Village developers to elimi­ nate one requirement in their missive project on the south side of the city. Representatives from Hefferan Property Management asked the Planning Commis­ sion Monday night to eliminate a require­ ment that they eventually complete all of Barfield Drive in the planned unit develop­ ment ordinance that permitted the project. Hefferan intends to finish half of Barfield Drive in the first phase of its development this year, but is uncertain about what will happen afterward and would like the option instead of constructing a cul-de-sac, or dead­ end street, at that halfway point. Original plans call for developers to extend Barfield Drive all the way to Star School Road in an effort to extend city water and sewer to that area, which eventually will in­ clude a new elementary school and an indus­ trial park. After Barfield Drive and Dibble Road are completed within the massive resi­ dential and commercial development, they are supposed to be taken over by the city, which will oversee maintenance and snow plowing. In order to change the ordinance require­ ment. a nev site plan would be needed, ac­ cording io Hastings Planner Tim Johnson. The plan could be submitted at the hearing. If all goes well for the developers, the Planning Commission could recommend ap­ proval for the change and the City Council could approve as early as Sept. 26. "We re not asking to get out of anything," said Bill Hefferan. "We’re ju« asking for some help and we want to work with you." Creating the uncertainty about finishing Barfield Drive is the lack of agreement with the city on how much developers owe the city for utility hookups. Developers contend that under an agreement six years ago with former Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich. they won’t owe anything for the process. However, current city officials, cit­ ing a 1994 ordinance setting fees for hookups, contend the Hanover Village de­ See HANOVER, continued pagz 2 Blanche Munjoy to join Dems convention by Jason Carr Staff Writer A Rutland Township woman will be at­ tending next week’s Democratic National Convention as a delegate. Blanche Munjoy. who is a Rutland Town­ ship Trustee and chairwoman of the Barry County Democratic Party, said she will go to the Chicago convention by train Sunday morning. "fve wanted to go since I was 22 years old and I finally get to go to my first national convention." said Munjoy. She said her father was a Democrat, which probably caused her to favor that party, and when she began voting she decided to com­ mit herself to the Democrats, which she de­ scribes as “a working man's party." She began helping Democratic campaigns in 1954 when she helped on G. Mennen Williams' gubernatorial campaign and helped on John Kennedy’s 1960 presidential cam­ paign Munjoy was asked to be part of a slate of four delegates from the Third Congressional District at the district convention earlier this summer. Her slate was selected over two others. She said that as one of only two Barry County delegates to the district con­ vention she fell there were "maybe a handful of people who knew me. so it was a pleasure to find them voting for me." Munjoy said she is attending as a delegate pledged to Clinton, but it was possible for delegates to come uncommitted to any candi­ date. She said convention organizers are not telling delegates much about the list of speakers or events, but that she expects to "be going all day and all night." She said the Michigan delegation members will pick up their credentials at 7:30 a.m. Monday and she thinks the final list of speakers and events will be distributed to delegates then. The delegates also have the option to at­ tend seminars being held in the afternoon. Munjoy said she will attend a one-day ses­ sion on health care and a two-day session on senior citizens issues. The Michigan delega­ tion also has been invited to several biunches and luncheons, she said. "The rest is all fun and games. I think!" Among the events Munjoy plans to attend are a Sunday evening reception with Vice President Al Gore, a luncheon with Demo­ cratic campaign strategist James Carville — who Munjoy said she is looking forward to meeting — and brunches with the Mayor of Detroit. Dennis Archer and the Mayor of Chicago. Richard J. Daley. Speakers at the convention will include Gore and President Bill Clinton and Munjoy wd she thought the Rev Jesse Jackson may also speak. She said she is hoping to hear former New York Governor Mano Cuomo speak, "but I can’t say that’s a fact." Munjoy said she doesn't know where the Michigan delegation will be seated in the United Center, but she expects prominent seats because "Michigan is as important to See DELEGATE, continued page 2 Blanche Munjoy �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22. 1996 Baltimore Township needs clerk by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Who will be Baltimore Township's clerk when Teddie Soya's term expires in Novem­ ber.’ The answer was supposed to be easily de­ cided in November, but now it will take a successful write-in campaign, an appoint­ ment by the township board or two special elections to fill the clerk's position After nearly eight years of service. Soya is not seeking re-election. When Baltimore Township residents voted in the August primary election they thought their new clerk would be Kim Larson be­ cause she v*as the only candidate on the bal­ lot for the post. "Due to unforeseen circumstances experi­ enced by the lone candidate... she will not be able to lake the job." Soya said. "She (Larson) would have made a wonderful clerk." "For personal reasons. I can't run," Larson confirmed Tuesday. "1 called Teddie (Soya) before the primary, but it was too late to take my name off the balk*." Despite the fact that Larson has no inten­ tion to serve, state law requires her name to appear on the November general election ballot because she won the Republican nomination for the e’erk's post in the primary. Death or a move out of the township arc the only reasons permitted in the law for re­ moving a name from the ballot. Soya said. "Just by requesting »L site cannot be taken off. It's just not allowed “This leaves a dilemma for the township." Soya said. "Legally, her (Larsons) name cannot be removed from the November bal­ lot However, she can refuse to take the oath of office on Nov. 20 when I administer the oath to the other newly elected board mem­ bers. This means that the incumbent (Soya) will continue to serve until Dec. 31 at which time the position becomes vacant " After that date. “The township board has 45 days to appoint someone to fill the posi­ tion for two years of the four-year term. In 1998. the appointed person and any other in­ terested candidates would have to run in the August primary and November general elec­ tion for the remaining two years of the term. "If the board fails to appoint someone within the 45-day period, the governor will order the township to set up a special pri­ mary and a special election to fill the seat." Soya said. Anyone interested in the clerk's position could wage a write-in campaign in the up­ coming November election Soya thinks that would be the best option. 'tfbwever. write-in campaigns are histori­ » cally very difficult to win." Soya said. "First of all. there would have to be a lot of cam­ paigning done to make people aware of the candidacy. Secondly, the voters have to be motivated enough to go to the trouble of writing or putting a sticker in the appropri­ ate place. This is harder than just making an X’ or pulling a lever. And. though election inspectors arc trained how to instruct vot­ ers to vote for a write-in candidate if they so wish, it still may be confusing for the voter... People (voters) are embarrassed to ask if they've got questions or they just don't bother “But. if anyone is interested in the job. a write-in campaign would be a good idea." she said. “Even if the person lost, it would make their interest in the job known to the (township) i.oard for consideration when the appointment is made. "Although wc all prefer the idea of our township officials being elected rather than appointed, in a case like this, the public would be belter served by the second (a board appointment) The cost of two special elec­ tions (primary and general) and the predicted very low turnout — particularly if only one candidate is on the ballot — just doesn't make sense." Soya said "What wc don't want to do is end up hav­ News Briefs Red Cross denies phone solicitations Karen Despres, director of the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, reports that someone impersonating the organization is making unauthorized phone calls to solicit donations Despres said the local Red Cross does not solicit donations by telephone. She said the Barry County sheriffs Department has been notified of the phony calls. Golf outing to help Love Hastings Jaycees will have a golf out­ ing at Captain Lucky's in Hastings from 5 to 9 p m Wednesday. Aug. 28 Pnxreeds from the event will benefit Love. Inc of Barry County. Miniature golf, video games, batting cages and a driving range will be avail­ able during the evening of fun and ac­ tivities." organizers said. Cost is adults $3 and children are $2. I ing two special elections The cost per voter would be something like $500 per vote, she said. The Baltimore Township clerk's job. which pays an annual salary of about $7,500 is considered to be a part-time position. "I want to be honest and say that it is a job that demands a minimum of two days a week. I would say." Soya said, plus attend­ ing meetings "It (the clerk's job) would be very difficult for somebody who already has a full-time job if they want Io maintain some type of an additional life." In addition to the salary. Soya said when she works as an election inspector she gets paid a per diem. "It's a job with a lot of responsibility and quite a big chunk of commitment of time with not very much money. On the other hand, the pluses are that it's an interesting job and there are some rewards..." Another plus is flexible work hours. "Ideally it (the new clerk) would be some­ body who only works part-time or is able to take this job without having another full­ time job." Since the township of slightly more than 1.700 people doesn't have an office, the clerk also has to have room in his/her home for a computer with two printers, two file cabinets, one electric typewriter and a copy machine. Soya said. The township hall, located on M-37 near Lawrence Road, is only used for meetings and for voting on election days. "We have no running water (at the town­ ship hall). We obviously have no bathroom facilities other than an outhouse." Soya ex­ plained. “The unfortunate thing is that we don't heve enough land so we can never put water in necause of the right-of-way... We have no room to put in a septic or well. Absolutely no room to build on offices... The new township board is going to have a real chal­ lenge because they are going to have to make some decisions about someday a new township hall. There are some real chal­ lenges for the new board " Soya said anyone interested in the clerk's job must have a bookkeeping/accounting background in order to do the work. The person also should either have some computer experience or be willing to learn. "In Baltimore Township, the voter regis­ tration (roll), which currently has 1.130 reg­ istered voters." is on computer. Bookkeeping currently is not computerized, but the new clerk may wish to do that "The computer is wonderful for putting the minutes on the word processor." Soya said. Other qualifications. Soya Relieves are needed for the clerk's job include being able to take good notes for preparing minutes, work well within the board structure, deal with the public and be willing to learn. Duties of a township clerk are more com­ plex than most people realize. The clerk has to maintain all of the offi­ cial township records, books and papers of the township, except other records, specified by law. which are kept by the supervisor and the treasurer. "The clerk is responsible for taking and preporing the minutes at all regular and spe­ cial board meetings and any correspondence as requested by the board." Soya said. "The clerk must publish required notices in the paper. This means being well versed in the Open Meetings Act. which specifies those requirements "There are many other laws the clerk must become familiar with, such as the Freedom of Information Act, the Americans with Dis­ abilities Act and all the election laws. "The clerk is responsible for conducting the elections in the township and maintain­ ing the voter registration rolls." she said. "That's a big part of the clerk's job. "The clerk is responsible for maintaining the bookkeeping for the township and preparing the financial reports. The clerk writes the checks for the township; all the expenditures are approved at the board meet­ ings. "The treasurer co-signs the checks and sends them out. deposits all revenues and reconciles the bank statements. This pro­ vides the checks and balances as required by law and accepted accounting standards." Soya said. The clerk also keeps the cemetery records and has other duties as well. Whoever is the next Baltimore Township clerk won't have to flounder to learn every­ thing. Three different resources are readily available to provide help. Soya said. "We are fortunate to have a strong clerk's association in Barry County, thanks to County Clerk Nancy Boersma These monthly (association) meetings are very in­ formative and fellow clerks are wonderfully helpful." Soya said. "Michigan Township Association is a great resource. They offer many workshops which newly-elected township officials would be very wise to go to. MT A also has wonderful publications which help." Past township records should be helpful to the clerk and Soya said she will always be available to answer questions. Soya is not the only Baltimore Township official who decided not to seek re-election. Three others on the board aren't running ei­ ther. That will leave only one incumbent, supervisor Shirley Drake, on the board for the next four years. "The last year has been very difficult for our township... The last year has not been fun. I will never run again for a public of­ fice. This has been a tough year.... We've had emotional meetings." Soya said. Issues became intertwined that should have remained separate, she said, regarding the proposed cougty asphalt plant, which went down to defeat by voters this month, and a unanimous decision by the Township Board to go back to county zoning rather than administer its own zoning. "Back last fall, the Township Board de­ cided it should go back to county zoning af­ ter having its own zoning for more than 20 years ..The toughest part of my job is zon­ ing questions and zoning problems." Soya said. "All five board members realized that it just made sense to go back under county zoning. We're already paying for county zon­ ing and we're not making use of it. We are paying the same amount of taxes as the 10 townships that do not have their own zon­ ing... "It was very unfortunate timing... It was at that time when we were taking steps to go back under county zoning... when all of a sudden this asphft plant issue came up.. There were, in Articular people in the Dowling area who live around that (proposed) asphalt plant, where the gravel pi*, is, who were very adamant against the asphalt plant. And the two issues just got put in together, intertwined." she said. "As a result, we've got people who believe that the only way to protect the township is by maintaining their own zoning. I believe that it couldn't be further from the truth. In order to protect our township, we need deeper pockets than what we've got. more professional zoning than what we are able to afford... "Wc had 20 or 30 or more coming to meetings and there was a lot of animosity and it was an emotional issue. It became in­ tertwined in the minds of these people and this created some hard feelings. "The new board is going to have some real challenges...They're not going to have the experience... to fall back on... The good part of it is. they are going to be. hopefully, ready and raring to go." Soya said she decided not to seek another term on the township board early in the year. Since May. she also has held a full­ time job that she loves as a 911 telecommunicator for Barry County Central Dispatch. The Hastings City Band is one of 28 groups and individuals performing at Summerfest. The band will play at 1:45 p.m. Saturday at Fish Hatchery Park. SUMMERFEST continued from page 1 gives people a chance to douse a number of well-known Hastings people, including Barry Prosecutor Dale Crowley, attorney Bruce Gee. 911 administrator Charlie Nystrom. Barry Sheriff Steve DeBoer, and Barry Board of Commissioners chairman Jim Bailey. The dunking lasts from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. At noon Friday, the food concessions and arts and crafts open at the Barry County Courthouse. The "Country Strings" will provide bluegrass entertainment at the court­ house. Fish Hatchery Park events begin at 4 p.m. Friday, when the Elks lent opens until mid­ night. Eight bands will compete in the True Value/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown, be­ ginning at 6 p.m. with other country and 1960s and 70's acts performing through 10 p.m. Weather permitting. Riverview Balloon will be having rides beginning at 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, a pancake "plus" breakfast sponsored by the Moose to benefit the Child Abuse Council, will be held from from 8 a.m.- noon at the Moose Lodge and will fea­ ture pancakes, sausage and biscuits. French toast, meal, potatoes and juice. As in past years, the Jaycees will sponsor a fishing contest beginning at 8 a.m.for young people through age 16. Softball com­ petition also begins at that time. Co-ed vol­ 8:30 a.m. Entertainment at the courthouse will begin at 12:30 p.m. with the Ringo Swmgos. The Michigan Fiddlers will entertain at 2 p.m. Entertainment at Fish Hatchery Park, in­ cluding bluegrass/country. Motown, gospel, and rock, will begin at noon. Sunday events will open with a 9 a.m. free breakfast at Fish Hatchery Park. Enter­ tainment will include gospel, bluegrass/gospel and bluegrass/string music be­ ginning at 10 a.m. A worship service at the park starts at 11 a.m. Courthouse activities will begin at I) a.m. Sunday with the concession booths opening. Arts and crafts booths will be open noon to 5 p.m. and the car show on State Street will be at that same time, as those two events help to close out this year's Summerfest. Bob Byington, organizer for the Sunday car show, said there were over 100 cars at last year's show and that he expects more for this year's show. Registration can be done the day of the show in front of WBCH on State Street. HANOVER, continued from page 1 velopers could get a bill for as much as a half million dollars. If the latter happens, developers say. the project could be in jeop­ ardy. Representatives of the two sides of that issue'nave been negotiating privately, but no agreement has been reached. Hefferan said. "At some point (in the pro­ ject). if we re unable to gel the whole project completed... we'd like to just stop where we are and say 'what it is, it is*... If we were un­ able to move forward with the project, we'd have to stop." Fred Jacobs of Hastings, a partner in the project, said he has a letter of credit from a bank to guarantee extension of Barfield to Star School Road, which he agreed to years ago in order to get plans moving Mayor Frank Campbell said. "The city is not in the business of taking away full faith and credit." later adding that "A dead-end street's never bothered me. I can't see where it's that big of a deal." The mayor said it is not the intent of the city to hurt anyone financially. Hanover Village developers say they al­ ready have completed work on 53 mobile home sites and two apartment buildings. A third is expected to be ready in six weeks, which closes them in on phase one of their project. When the project is finished, they plan to have 127 mobile home sites and seven apartment buildings, in addition to du­ plexes and a commercial office building. If they are able to stop halfway on Barfield Drive, developers say they'd like to tum the street into a cul-de-sac. Campbell suggested that if Barfield doesn't go all the wiy to Star School, there should be a gravel-based road that does. In two other related moves at the special Planning Commission meeting Monday evening, the Hanover Village developers' two requests for deadline extensions were ap­ proved on 5-0 votes. The deadlines for putting in a sidewalk on the south side of Barfield and Dibble and ap­ plying asphalt for parking lots on Barfield Drive will be extended from Aug. 29 to Oct 31. Developers said they were asking be­ cause of weather-related delays. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield, also a member of the commission, noted that if the deadlines aren't met, the city can * ' deny occupancy permits for housing beyond _ Hefferan Property Management's three , apartment buildings and 53 mobile home sites. The developers originally sought an exlen- . sion to Nov. 15, generally regarded as the « conclusion of the construction season, but Z Mansfield insisted on Oct 31 because of the unpredictable weather in November. The special meeting barely had a quorum. with Campbell, Vice Chairman V. Hany Adrounie, Jim Wiswell. Fred Kogge and Mansfield present and Chairman David Jasperse, Bonnie Ballinger. Mike Hubert and Randy Teegardin absent • • • * Z Z DELEGATE, continued from page 1 Longtime businessman Clifton Miller, 95, dies Clifton H. Miller, the longtime owner of Miller Real Estate in Hastings, died Monday afternoon at Thomapplc Manor. He was 95. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Thursday. Aug. 20) al the Hastings First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Miller came to Hastings in 1943 and two years later joined with George Miller in the Miller Real Estate business on the second floor of the Hendershott building downtown. The two men were not related Clifton Miller became full owner in the business in 1950 and retired in 1970. His son. Kenneth D.. continued to run the com­ pany before finally selling it to Mike Humphreys. His son recalled the days when Clifton Miller started working in real estate "In the real estate business, when he started, farms were selling al $100 an acre and you could buy a good house for $4,000." he said. "There were only a couple of other offices in Hastings at that time. Il was a small office, but they served a large area. "He took a lot of satisfaction in helping people acquire a home and get started " Born Dec. 28. 1900. in Assyria Township, he was the son of Arthur and Olive (Case) Miller He attended the Bnggs and Ellis rural schools. He came from a pioneer family as a descendent of Jasper H. Miller, who settled in 1876 in Michigan. He received a Michigan Centennial Certificate in 1976 leyball begins at 9 a.m. and the horseshoe tourney will begin al 10 a.m. Arts and crafts and the Elks tent will open al 10 a.m The 5K and I0K runs and the 5K walk will begin at Hastings Middle Schoo) at from the Michigan Genealogical Council. Miller was involved in farming, carpentry, a lumber yard and cement work and worked at the Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek during World War II before he went into the real estate business. Kenneth Miller said his father "was a little too young to serve in World War I and a little too old to serve in World War II." Clifton Miller was a past elder at the First Presbyterian Church, was a member of the Kiwanis Club and enjoyed reading and travel­ ing at his leisure. "He was a quiet person, very sincere, very honest, a good Christian." Kenneth Miller said. "He had read the Bible several times, but he didn't try to convert anyone. He was a deeply religious person." He and his wife, the former Edith M. Smith, were married Aug. 3. 1920. and they had just observed their 76th wedding an­ niversary. The Millers spent their winters in Bradenton. Fla., for 40 years. Kenneth Miller said his father "regularly called on people who were hospitalized. He was a very canng individual." Surviving him. besides his wife and son. are five grandchildren; six great-grand­ children; three great-great grandchildren; a brother. Floyd Miller of Hastings; and a daughter-in-law, Evelyn Miller of Hastings. He was preceded in death by a son. Claude Miller, in 1984; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Miller, in 1992; sisters Nettie LcClear and Anna Davis; and brothers Orlie and Glen the Democrats as it is to the Republicans." The Michigan delegation will include slate party chairman Mark Brewer. Senator Carl Levin who is running for re-election this year and state Attorney General Frank Kelly. After next week's convention. Munjoy will prepare to attend her second Michigan Democratic Party convention in Detroit. Sept. 6-8. At that convention, she will help select Democratic members of the Electoral Clifton H. Miller College and candidates for non-partisan of- • fices, such as state Supreme Court. At the national convention. Munjoy plans ; to circulate a resolution that would ask to re- Z store the federal income tax deductibility of Z property taxes and house payments. Munjoy said she expects the president to • campaign on "seeing people have living • wages, education is kept up and that Social * Security is kept solid and secure." * Miller. After today's services, burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. .AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION t i-ioo-iat® Z Z Z • • • ; Z Z Z LEGAL NOTICE All Board members represent. Minutes of Juno 4. 1996 Wore approved as rood. Treasurers report accepted as rood. Board adopted resolution authorizing Barry Twp. to file intent to Issue obligation with State Dept o< Treasury. PUBLIC HEARING September 3. 1996 700 p.m. TWP Hail to revise Pleasant Lk. Rd. Assessment Roll. Accepted August Bills totaling $83,551 75. Meeting adjourned at B:10 p.m. Dobra Dewey-Perry, Clerk William Wooer. Supervisor (B/22) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1996 — Page 3 Delton school board awaits word on $450,000 grant by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Delton-Kellogg Board of Education is hoping it will be able to re-hire three teach­ ers it had to lay off because of cutbacks in state funding for adult education. The board has applied for a $450,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Education, which would allow Delton-Kellogg to recall the three teachers. Word on whether the grant is approved is expected by Aug. 29. Superin­ tendent Dean McBeth said. McBeth said the teachers were working at the Michigan Career Technical Institute in a shared program between Delton and the insti­ tute. The teachers were helping students to graduate who had not completed their high school education. Severe cutbacks in adult education funding from the state forced the layoff of the teach ers in July. McBeth said the teachers helped write the grant proposal and otherwise have campaigned for additional funding for their program. Because the shared program between Del­ ton and the institute "aligns with what the governor's about." McBeth said, i.e. placing people in the job market, "we think we have a good chance of winning the grant." McBeth was authorized by the board at last week's meeting to recall the teachers if he re­ ceives word that the grant has been approved. Another program the board hoped would be partially funded by grant money was a proposed latchkey program for Delton stu­ dents. It would have allowed students to be supervised in a before- and after-school pro­ gram. A recent try for a grant failed, and at last week's meeting McBeth said the district will reapply to other foundations for grant money and try to have the program in place by next year. Needed is approximately $6,000 in start-up money to purchase needed equipment and modify the school building where the program would be held to meet state code re­ quirements. Also at last week's meeting. McBeth told board members that the district's rebuilt ten­ nis court will be completed by the first week of September. The tennis court was rebuilt with funds set aside from a $2.8 million bond issue approved by Delton voters in 1994. From that money, the district has been able to build an addition to the elenfttitary school, which houses eight classrooms and a multi-purpose room. It also has re­ modeled the soccer field, remodeled the ele­ mentary dining room, added an elevator to the building, and upgraded the district's com­ puter system. McBeth said the district just received 69 new computers and is expecting 30 more. The district has already put fiber optic con­ nections, file servers, and classroom wiring in place. McBeth said, and once the comput­ ers are booked up and running, there will be a computer in every classroom in every school in the district, and a computer in ev­ ery administrative office. Those using them will be able to commu­ nicate between computers and will be hooked into the Internet, providing students access to information centers around the world. The project also included increasing the number of computer labs in the district from three to five. Also with bond funds and some donated labor and money, the district this September is beginning construction of a second elen.enlary playground, this one targeted to children from kindergarten through second grade. One playground already has been bnilt with donated labor, money and materials In other action last week, the board ap­ proved a change in policy for the selling of tickets to athletic events. From now on. tickets will be available prior to the athletic event for all the district sports. Prior to the board s action, pre-sales of tickets were only available for boys' and girls* basketball and football McBeth said the action will shorten the wait in lines for tickets at the various events, and will also be a more fair policy because it does not exclude some sports. The board also approved the hiring of Dale Grimes Jr. as the varsity cross-country coach, replacing teacher Jim Gibson, who will continue to coach girls' track. And the board approved an across-the-board increase in the price of milk. One-serving cartons will now be 25 cents instead of 20. Also increased was the price of school lunches for adults. Adults must now pay $2.25 instead of the former $1.70. Students' lunch prices will remain the same — 70 cents for breakfast. 95 cents for lunch for elementary students, and $1 for middle and high school students. McBeth said the increase was necessary to offset increases in operating costs for the lunch program. He said adult lunch prices remained the same for the past seven years. He said about one third of the district's 250 employees eat school lunches The first day of school for Delton staff members was yesterday. Aug. 21. The first day of school for students is next Monday. Aug. 26.. when students will attend for a half day and then attend full days the rest of the week, have Labor Day off. and come back to school the following day. The last day of school is scheduled for June 3,1997. McBeth said 11 new teachers will be tak­ ing their place in Delton classrooms this fall, but their entrance into the world of edu­ cation has been made smoother by a training program for new teachers offered by the dis­ trict. The new teachers spent three days last week and four days this week learning the district's approach to education and dis­ cussing teaching strategies and philosophies with experts in the leaching profession. McBeth said he wants the new teachers to understand Delton's approach to classroom learning, which is. he said, "to have more kids be winners." "We're trying to have all kids have success at school." he said. To that end. wide-rang­ ing strategies have been developed and im­ plemented. he said. As an example, Delton teachers are trying to correct such problems Fixed millage back on the ballot for voters in November by Elaine Gilbert Aisistant Editor Barry County voters again will have a chance to voice their opinions about the proposed fixed allocated millage rates to pro­ vide funds for the county, township and in­ termediate school district. Voters defeated the proposal in the August primary election, but the County Board of Commissioners last week voted 5-3 to in­ form the county clerk that it intended to put the proposal on the November ballot Voters are being asked to approve the dis­ tribution rales of mills which arc guaranteed to local governments by the stale constitu­ tion. Letting voters decide the distribution eliminates the expense of about $2,400 to pay for a Tax Allocation Board to decide the issue. The allocated millage proposal asks ap­ proval for a total of 7 fixed mills for six years: 5.87 mills for the county. 1 mill for townships, and . 13 mill for the intermediate school district. Those are the same millage rates that voters approved for six years in 1984 and again in 1990. Commissioners Lew Newman. Linda Watson and Tim Burd voted against putting the issue on the ballot again. Township supervisors Jud Cooley of Castleton Township and George London of Yankee Springs Township spoke during the public comment session of the meeting to ask commissioners to put the proposal on the November ballot. “There were so many issues on the ballot (for the August primary), you were lucky LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF RECISTRATION OF TMB ELECTORS OF Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan Hastings Area Schools, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan TO THE ELECTORS OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Boards of Education of the above named school districts, pursuant to a directive from the Intermediate School Board of Barry Intermediate School District, Michigan, have that the Charlton Park millage even passed.“ Cooley said. "I don't believe lhe people understood the proposition on lhe ballot," Barry Township Supervisor Bill Wooer said later during the meeting. "I don't think it should go back on the ballot as it was written," County Vice Chairman Lew Newman said. "If we can change it to make it easier to understand, perhaps, but not lhe way it was written." Newman said that's why he voted against asking voters in November. "There's not a whole lot you can change," responded Commissioner Robert Wenger. “It's pretty well set in stone what we ought to do. I think it needs some effort especially by this board to present it (the needs) to lhe public ..and we know th«l the townships, some of them, are hurting worse than others and they need it. too. "I personally feel that it's an effort we should put back on lhe ballot and pul some effort to it to explain to the public what's re­ ally taken place with the Headlee Amend­ ment and Proposal A...It's about as clear as mud." he said. "Yes. it is an increase in cost on their tax See MILLAGE cont on page 6 Legal Notices SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall the 125 mills limitation ($1.25 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation on the annual property tax previously approved by the electors of Barry Intermediate School District, Michigan, for the education of handicapped per­ sons be increased by .9375 mills ($0.9375 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation; the estimate of the revenue the Intermediate school district will collect If the millage is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approxi­ mately $982,345.71 from local property taxes authorized herein? THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1996, IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1996. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK, P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1996, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk's office. Persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Boards of Education. Sally A. Adams, Secretary Delton Kellogg Schools Donald A. Myers, Secretary Hastings Area Schools They learned about different methodologies for increasing students' retention of material, such as hands-on learning. And they learned to create a classroom environment around students' basic needs, so that, for instance, if a need for power is expressed inappropriately by a student, the teacher can assign the stu­ dent to a task giving him or her the desired power, such as leader of the morning pledge, etc. New teachers are also being assigned a mentor. With the training sessions and men­ toring, McBeth raid, "we are intentional about what we want from our staff." Road Commission workers build two 90-foot-long box culverts as part of a Lacey Road curve-straightening project. Dangerous curve on Lacey Rd. being straightened by Mary Warner Staff Writer A dangerous curve on Lacey Road that has been the cause of several fatal accidents in the past is being straightened out and made safer. The curve is located just east of M-37 in Johnstown Township, at a point where High Bank Creek flows under Lacey Road. A wooden box culvert under a concrete bridge now allows creek water to flow underneath Lacey Road. The Barry County Road Commission is replacing the old bridge and culvert with two new twin concrete box culverts, which are being built on site this summer south of the existing bridge. The culverts are 90 feet long, six feel high and ten feet across. The Road Commission hopes to complete construction of the culverts this year. Work­ ers next year will tear down lhe old bridge and culvert and relocate the road over the new culverts, which will straighten out the curve. They also will raise the road grade 10 to 12 feet. The project will cost between $200,000 and $250,000 by the time it is completed, according to Road Commission Manager Jack Kineman. Some $100,000 in federal funds earmarked for safety projects will be used for the project, and $60,000 is being contributed by Johnstown Township, Kine­ man said. The rest of the funding will come from Road Commission funds. Kineman said the Road Commission has been wanting to Fix lhe curve for several years. "It's a bad curve there," he said. "Back in the '70s several people were killed in acci­ dents on that curve " When lhe commission is finished, he said, it will be "a good, safe curve." The project is scheduled to be completed .next June. The Lacey Road project is one of four large road improvement projects undertaken by the Road Commission this summer. The commission completed a paving pro­ ject on Patterson Road south of 108th Street costing $440,000. and a paving project on Cooa Grove from Barber to Woodland Road, and Woodland Road to M-43, costing $400,000. Costs of those projects are being partially absorbed by the respective town­ ships and being paid for with federal aid. Also under construction is a new bridge over the Thomapple River on McKeown Road. A private contractor is building the bridge. The $550,000 project is being paid for with a Michigan Critical Bridge Fund grant. That project is scheduled to be com­ pleted next spring. ♦ord and Edwards. Aho prasont: Deputy Munjoy. Fat Sharp*. Robyn McKanna, larry larry and sta radiants. Author ixotlon was ahon to Supervisor Edwards ---■ .- 4 Willi I----lepoi * n rMMUIrswl - ■- ■ Willi TTW mil.-, mJ gMVCVUu VlVIOgU OY aai-4-aa- iH— m - - -th —---- —totgrion. . io Uai o or^jan^maco CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Adopted Reeolutton *47 to set tImo and dote for a hearing on Hastings Rbor Gloss Products IFT Corttfkoto application. Building Administrator report received and ploc•don file of hearing comments from the public concerning the proposed amendment to the City The Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of Hastings Zoning Ordinance Article XX “Hanover Village Planned Unit Development" Section 3299 H(B) “Applicable Provisions" io remove the require­ ment of the applicant to provide a performance bond or letter of credit to ensure com­ Postponement of the adoption o4 Township Zon­ ing Ordinance duo to clarification of clerical items Vouchors approved for payment. Adjournment at 9:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford Attested to by: - k. - m. aa WJ ---- 1Kooon coworas Supervisor pletion of public roads. Said hearing will be held at 7:30 pm. on Tuesday, September 3, 1996 in lhe Incubator Building located at 1035 E. State Street, Hastings. Michigan. All interest­ ed citizens arc encouraged to attend and to submit verbal or written comments. (8/22) Written comments will be received on the above request at the City Clerk’s Office located at 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058 or may be presented at the meeting. called special elections to be held in each of the districts on Thursday, September 26, 1996. TAKE NOTICE that the purpose of the special elections is to vote on the following proposition: as gender bias, where tn the past more boys were called on lo answer questions than girls and more boys wound up taking higherlevel math courses. In training this week, the new teachers are learning other strategies the district has adopted lo help more kids be winners. For instance, he said, the teachers were taught about the different ways students learn — some using their right-brained, creative intu­ itive side, and others using their left-brained, more logical, mathematical mind The teach­ ers learned about teaching through concepts, such as the concept of "freedom." File No. 96-446 CH Hon. James H. Either RICHARD W. HAMILTON and JONATHAN E. BRYANT. Plaintiffs. PEARL YOUNG KEYSER, and/or her heirs and/or assigns. Defendants Dovid A. Dimmers (PI2793) Attorney for Plaintiffs DIMMERS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broodway Hostings, Ml 49058 616/945-9996 At a session of said Court held in the City of Hostings. State of Michigan, on the 7th day of August. 1996. PRESENT Honorable James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge. On the 20fh day of June. 1996. on action was fil­ ed by Richard W. Hamilton and Jonathan E. Bryont. Plaintiffs, against Pearl Young Keyser and/or her heirs and/or her assigns. Defendants, in this Court to obtain a Judgment. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Pearl Young Keyser and/or her heirs and/or assigns, shall answer or take such other oction as may be permitted by low on or before the 14th day of October. 1996 Failure to comply with this order will result in o judgment by default ogoinst such defendant for the relief demanded in the com­ plaint filed in this Court James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge Dovid A. Dimmers (PI2793) Attorney for Plaintiffs DUMMERS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (9/12) A copy of this amendment is available for public inspection from 8 am. to 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday al the office of lhe City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk 346723 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1996 Some inconsistencies in GOP convention Dear editor: After watching parts of the Republican Convention a couple of inconsistencies pop­ ped into my head. Number 1: Susan Molinari spent a lot of time talking about money wasted by the government, and in Congress she was one of Newt Gingrich's main helpers in the Republican effort to cut out programs that don’t help the rich and to downsize government. It is interesting that before she was elected to Congress, she was the only Republican on the New York City Council. She elected herself minority leader and stated. "I can. without reservation, guarantee the minority will always be united and never fractionalized.” She demanded and got the perks that went with the job: an extra $20,000 in salary, ex­ pense money, a staff and a chauffeur driven city car. She stated ”1 felt it was important (to take the perks), not so much to have them as to let people known I was taking the position as seriously as everyone who had preceded me and would succeed me.” Does that sound as if she really wanted to cut the costs of government? Number 2: Bob Dole and Jack Kemp want to go back to the Reagan yean and cut taxes while increasing spending on the military. Previously, Bob Dole was always against cutting taxes if the budget wasn’t balanced. Now he wants to cut taxes for everyone but with by far the biggest benefits going to the wealthy. Though he opposed Reagan’s tax cut, now he and Jack Kempt want to return to that policy that failed. They have gone back to the theory that cutting taxes on the rich will create more prosperity for everyone. Thai was the trickle-down or supply-side economic theory. It didn't work then and it won't work now. When Reagan took office the national debt was $700 billion; when Bush left office it had risen to $5 5 trillion. Dole accuses Clinton of a huge tax hike on the middle class. The tax hike was on only the lop 1 percent of the wage earners. Is the top 1 Judge today’s not yesterday’s person To tbe editor: The peril of yoaetday't penon: A couple of thing, leap off the psge of thi, puugc: "How to muzzle your mouth end prejudice is a sin." The moral behind thia atory la. when should a penoa who’, in authority muzzle his mouth and not play God and realize prejudice is a sin. No one can determine the heart of another or what that person's life of troubles has been until they can really see there's no change. There is only one lawgiver and judge, the one who is able to save and to destroy. "Who art thou that judges! another?" James 4:12. This is about me and my life, somewhat of yesterday's person Please don't label or judge me without knowing who 1 am. I know in the past I've come across as a person who was a sham. I wish people knew what it feels like to always be criticized. Just because I'm in prison doesn't mean I'm not civilized. All these yean, all 1 ever wanted to do was Local justice system needs work Dear editor: Concerning the case of steven R. Clark in the Banner last week: I felt it was important for the public to know a little more. Wc must compliment the Banner on a well written article that finally shows how badly our justice system is. girls at the time the case was opened. They were 15 and 14 and yes the 15-year-dd was pregnant. These same girts and their mother was at the court house hearing on behalf of Mr. Clark, to answer any questions Judge James Fisher may have asked of them. They were hurt about statements made by the prosecutor, (which they said they never said) and was ready lo go before the judge and say so. Not only was Mr. Clark advised by his attorney lo take a plea but abo the girts stated that they were coerced by assistant prosecutors into making statement that weren't true in order to win the case. When new evidence comes before the judge, doesn’t the accussed therefore have the right io say, "Thank you, God for having the truth come out," and have the new evidence be taken seriously, so he can get back to his life, or v'hat's left of it? When Judge Fisher sentenced Mr. Clark, he said it saddened him to have to put Mr. Clark away (in prison), but he had no choice. Oil yea he did. Why, did he not reopen the case? I ask Barry County to look into their hearts, souls, and minds, and ask themselves if this happened to us, is this a judicial system I want working for me? I would be embarrassed lo say I live in Barry County. Not only was Steve’s case unfair, but the case of the 9-year-old child accused of stalk­ ing was ridiculous. It even got on Paul Harvey. What a reputation Hastings is getting' Virginia VanNortwick Mother HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubkshed by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ov*cn of J-Ad Gnpbcs Inc. 1952N BroatNwy Histrgs, Ml 40O5AO6O2 (618) 945-0554 •NEWSROOM* David T. Young (EdVor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Edrtor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jason Can Cindy Snath Kaisea Habecker James Jet jen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ota whed ads accaptod Monday through Ffxtoy 8 am. to 5JO pm. Saturday 830 ant - Noon Scott Ommen Dense Howel Jerry Johnson DanBuerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes io: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pwd at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) what "I” thought was right. Now I know 1 was wrong when I think as I lay in bed at night I lived most of my teenage and adult life like there was no tomorrow. Now I'm the only person 1 can blame for all this pain and sorrow. All 1 ask is that you treat me the way you'd like to be treated. I don't want the alcohol, ban or friends that I thought I really needed. I need my life and lhe good Lord's love to move me straight ahead. That's what is keep­ ing me strong and together, and all the blessed family God has given me Just like a strong thread that we've used. I say that with pride •nd joy. So please, see me as the person I am today and not the person “I" was yesterday. I pray that this reaches someone who may feel yesterday's person as you could be, can't be that todays child of God... Terry Pinks Western Wayne Corr. Plymouth, Mich. percent the middle class? And since Clinton has been president, the annual deficit has been cut in half. It increased every year under Reagan and Bush. These oddities are worth thinking about in deciding how to vote in November. James Pino Nashville Community prayer meetings set To the editor: Something good is going to happen! Make use of this opportunity to stand with us to capture the vision for the community in prayer and fight the spiritual battle. Christians take note that there will be a community prayer meeting Thursday, Sept. 5, and each first Thursday of the month. The First United Methodist Church is the beautiful sanctuary open to us on Green Street. The time is 12:15 to 12:45 pm. to pray. We will be opening with the Lord's Prayer in unison, followed by silent reflective praise and adoration of God. We will be praying for peace in Jerusalem, persecuted Christians (240,000 Christian workers died for their beliefs last year in the world and at the present time in Sudan Chritians are sold as slaves), missionaries, mission outreach, churches of our community, mar­ riages, families, that the Lord will lead our leaders in paths of righteousness, schools, young people, the elderiy and the unborn as well as community concerns. We pray that all Christians can unite in par­ ticipating to bring our nation back to God and getting together to change lives. Child care will be provided up to 5 years old Please feel free to come and go as needed. "Now to Him who is able to do im­ measurably more than all we ask or imagine according to His power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church.. .** — Eph. 3:20. Joyce Kelly, Publicity Chairperson Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (pi6) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Tbomappie, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linde Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Overcoming procrastination We’ve all heard the adage: ”Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” The person who coined this must have lived with a procrastinator. While most of us have certain areas of procrastination - we all put off unpleasant or boring tasks - others struggle with a more pervasive and chronic pro­ crastination problem. For them, procrastina­ tion can cause missed deadlines, decreased productivity or advancement, the irritation and wrad: of significant others, or the pressure and added stress of the last-minute rush. Procrastination can become a very self­ defeating pattern of behavior. • w**° with procrastina­ tion become experts at making excuses to rationize their postponing I’m too tired. ” “1 have plenty of time to do it later.” “I don't hove enough time to do it now,” "l U wait un­ til I'm motivated, ” "/ might not be able to do it well enough. ” Often, the procrastinator begins to visualize catastrophic consequences and begins to feel guilt f'7 should have stoned sooner”) and shame f7 hope no one finds out. ” The pro­ crastinator may even find him or herself doing “everything but" - even previously put-off tasks. The causes of chronic self-defeating pro­ crastination are complex. While procrastina­ tion comes with a cost, it also has a payoff. For some people *he payoff is keeping a sense of control or autonomy (“You can’t make me. ”) For others, the payoff is avoiding failure. Procrastinators often tie their self-esteem to their ability. How many times haven't we heard teachers say "Billy has such potential, if only he could get his work done. ” In fact, Billy may not believe he has this ability, so be procrastinates and underachieves. The payoff? He avoids testing his ability and the implications failure would have for hi; selfesteem. Finally. procrastination can item rrom a fear of success. If BiUy did start to produce, imagine what expectations others might develop. Breaking the cycle of self-defeating pro­ crastination has to begin with self-analysis in­ to the reasons (or payoffs) underlying the behavior. Ultimately, however, breaking the cyde will require action. Moat of us seem to have things backward - we vmit for motiva- ' tiou lo spring us Into action. In reality;: mt Waite. most often need lo do something first. Motivation follows action and produces farther action. I don't really enjoy exercise. I can find all sorts of reasons to put it off. It wasn't until I started exercising and began to see the pounds come off and feel more energy that I began to feel motivated. Breaking the cycle also requires catching our excuses. Our excuses become taskinterfering. Sticking with my exercise exampie, saying things to myself like: *7*1/ never lose weight.” *7 have no self-discipline.” “I’m too lazy, "do not moltivate me to action. Rather, thoughts like: I'll have no idea I can lose weight ifI don't give it a shot,” “I’ve had self-discipline in other areas, why not this one?” and "Just work out 15 minutes and see how it goes” are all more task-orienting. Check your self-talk. How might it be getting in your way? Finally, procrastinators can work on setting realistically achievable goals and on their time management. Motivation is killed when we stand at the foot of the mountainous task (“I'U never get done with this. ”) The key is setting small, concrete goals and breaking the task inlo manageable and achievable steps. Often it is helpful to ask: "Who: is the smallest goal that would help me feel I’m making progress?" Managing time well is also an important strategy. It's helpful to have a daily and weekly "to do” list, with each task prioritized by importance. It's also helpful to use the tittle bits of time - 15 minutes here, 10 there which in the end can add up to significant time uiK nugiM oukj wise oe wasteo. If procrastination h a problem for you, cooaider these steps carefully. This self-defeating pattern can be broken, but only if you don't put it off until tomorrow. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. '. I 5 j < : , » < . . J ) -t ' > « t s ’ ’ f *» * * EXTRA COPIES of The BANNE are avanawe i A JleUeA.: » The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are e few conditions that must bo met before 'hoy will be published. The requirements are: • AH letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons . > only. ♦ • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials lor or criticisms of for-profit businesses win not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cerds of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which wilt bo determined by Michigan Lag Mature Gov. John Engler, Repub lean, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd Distnct (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. . State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, * the editor. • Letters that inelude attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22. 1996 — Page 5 FINANCIAL Rutland Twp. budget readied F-O-C-U-S fmahni »>... Mark D. Chriatanaan of Edward D. Jonas * Time in the market beats market theories Are the ups and downs of stock prices simp­ ly random events, or can they be anticipated based on knowledge and information? This question has been debated for years by finan­ cial experts and economists. On the one hand are those who believe that securities prices tend to reflect the public's response to economic information. These peo­ ple espouse the “efficient market hypothesis." or EMH. which states that when information on a particular company becomes known, public demand moves its market price up or down, reflecting a change in the com­ pany's fundamental economic value. There are four important elements to the EMH theory: (1) information. (2) rapidly dif­ fused. (3) knowledgeable investors, and (4) prompt action. Our securities exchanges follow this hypothesis, serving as a marketplace where a large number of knowledgeable buyers and sellers meet to create the demand and promptly satisfy it with «»wty Today, financial and economic information is spread more quickly than ever, thanks to advanced communications. Brokers move fast to advise their customers, and institutions stand ready to invest millions when securities become undervalued. This available demand, fired by information, is the catalyst that moves stock prices to new levels. This is EMH. Opponents of the EMH theory say that while it may work for the professionals, there is no way the "man on the street" can use the theory to make abnormal profits above the ex­ pected reward for risk-taking. By the time new informtion reaches the average investor, the professionals have already acted, and the stock's price already reflects the information. People with this viewpoint may put more stock in the "random walk hypothesis." In his book "Investments," Lewis Mandell ex­ plains this idea: because unanticipated economic information is random, then changes in security prices themselves are ran­ dom variables. According to Mandell, studies were made in the 1960s to disprove the random walk theory. However, in a report for the "Journal of Finance." Professor Eugene Fama of the University of Chicago found that runs of suc­ cessive stock price changes demonstrated the validity of the random walk theory. Fama's review convincingly stated what the market has demonstrated historically. 1. Neither trends nor charts can be used to create abnormal profits. 2. The market is efficient with respect to all publicly available information such as finan­ cial reports, financial press news, historical economic information and more. American Red Cross For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Home combination The fallowing prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. CIOM Change AT&T Ameritech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical Exxon Family Dollar Ford General Motors TCF Financial Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg Company McDonald's Sears Southeast Mich. Gas + 7. 0 + 7. 547. 547. 757. 287. 307. 517. 79s/, + 7. + 7. + 17. + 17. + 27. + 7. + 17. -7. 83s/. 167. 337. 517. 377. 237. 110s/. 0 + 'h + 17. + 7. 527. 517. 10*/. 747. -7. —'It + 7. + 27. 0 —7. 477. 457. 177. 67. 427. Spartan Motors Upjohn Gold 387.70 5.23 Silver 5721.26 Dow Jones Volume 337,000,000 —'It -.10 + .14 + 73.98 Strength Training For The Senior Citizen Donate Blood. new — STOCKS — 1997. A large increase in the part-time salary of the township office secretary was budgeted. That anticipated salary increased from $6,000 per year to $10,500 per year, a jump of $4,500. or 75 percent. Mileage reimburse­ ment was increased from $125 per year to $200 per year. Anticipated wages for the part-time deputy clerk increased $2,000, from $3,000 annu­ ally to $5,000, an increase of 67 percent. Money set aside for mileage reimbursement increased from $100 to $150. The anticipated part-time wages of the deputy treasurer were doubled, from $2,000 to $4,000 a year. Mileage reimbursement was increased from $50 to $100. Anticipated attorney fees increased $8,100, from $6,900 budgeted in 1996 to $15,000 in 1997, a jump of 117 percent. Per meeting reimbursement for township board trustees was budgeted at $4,000, up $500 from 1996 s $3,500. Payments for life insurance increased $500 from $2,000 to $2,500. Pension paymenu stayed the same, ■($16,500 ‘ The supervisor’s part-time salary increased $#42. from $14.20# to’$14,350. Amicipated travel reimbursement for the supervisor increased from $400 to $500. The assessor’s full-time salary increased $1,158. from $23,850 to $25,008. Transportation reim­ bursement for the assessor stayed lhe same, $400 per year. Payments for election workers increased from $1,000 per year to $1,500 per year. The township clerk's part-time salary in­ creased $342, from $13,308 to $13,650. Mileage reimbursement for the clerk was doubled, rising from $100 per year to $200. Auditor fees increased from $3,800 to 4,000. Per-mecting reimbursement of Board of Review members increased from $700 a year to $750, and mileage reimbursement in­ creased from $50 to $100. lion reimbursemeni increased from $350 to $400 The building and zoning administrator's salary increased $1,596. from $8,904 to $10,500. Mileage reimbursement was in­ creased from $ I .(XX) to $ 1.500 per year. Contracted services with the cemetery sex­ ton stayed the same — $4,800. as did antici­ pated per meeting payments to the planning and zoning committee members, budgeted at $8,500. Money set aside for reimbursement of Zoning Board of Appeals members increased from $600 per year to $1.200 per year While some salaries are pre-set. including those of the supervisor, assessor, clerk, building and zoning administrator, and sex­ ton. other salaries depend on how many hours the individual works. Thus 1997 fig­ ures set for lhe latter employees are esti­ mates. For instance, last year the office secretary's salary was budgeted at $6,000. but the secre­ tary is anticipated to have earned $7,193 by the end of 1996. Likewise the deputy clerk is anticipated to have earned $3,716 by year's end, making that increase $1,284. The budget includes in its figures an esti­ mated actual expenditure total for 1996, which is different from the 1996 budget total approved by the board last year. Comparing lhe anticipated expenditures for 1996 to the budgeted expenditures for 1996. the figures show that actual anticipated ex­ penditures exceeded budget projections. For instance, the budget anticipates that $2,292 will be spent for leased equipment by the end of 1996, while only $2,200 was budgeted. Life insurance expenditures were budgeted at $2,000 but arc anticipated to be $2,292 by year’s end. Costs of printing elec­ tion materials and equipment for elections is expected to exceed budgeted projections. Also exceeding budget projections were telephone costs and printing fees for lhe Zoning Board of Appeals. The budget also has $4,115 set aside for miscellaneous items, with small miscella­ neous sums being attached to the assessor's office, clerk's office, treasurer’s office, super­ visor’s office and so forth. Altogether, $30,700 is set aside for the supervisor's salary, travel expenses, attorney fees and miscellaneous. A total of $26,408 is set aside for the assessor, $10,900 for office secretary, $4,300 for election expendi­ tures, $18,400 for the clerk and auditor. $5,250 for the deputy clerk, $1,350 for lhe Board of Review, $14,084 for the treasurer, $4,200 for the deputy treasurer, $19,000 for the building and zoning administrator and as­ sistant administrator, $7,450 to run the township hall (utilities, janitorial services, etc.), $8,400 for the cemetery fund, $500 for street lights. $57,500 for road maintenance, $11,600 for the planning and zoning com­ mittee, $1,800 for lhe appeals board. $15,000 for sewer expenditures, $7,500 for township ordinance publishing, and $8,200 for social security. Decreases in expenditures of $20,350 are expected in 1997 for office supplies, service agreements, repairs, maintenance, and equipment for elections, the building and zoning administrator’s miscellaneous fund, road maintenance, and township hall mainte­ nance. Also decreasing by $20,000 is town­ ship sewer expenditures. Those decreases were offset by increases in salaries and other expenditures. In the revenue end of lhe budget, the largest chunk of revenue is from state rev­ enue sharing money. The budget reflects an expected $140,000 in state sales tax revenue sharing and $ 12.000 in state income tax rev­ enue sharing. That is an increase of $1,100 from 1996 income tax revenues and $4,000 from state sales tax revenue. But the 1997 budget will not reflect any revenue from lhe stale single business tax. That revenue was disallowed by Proposal A, and townships were sup­ posed to receive increases in state income and sales lax revenue to make up for the loss of single business tax revenue. The township received $7,112 in single business lax revenue sharing last year, and will receive none this year.. Edwards said the township has been noti­ fied that it is to receive a 7.5 percent increase in state revenue sharing money in 1997, but that is not reflected in the budget, Edwards said, because lhe township prefers to take a 'wait and see" attitude about the anticipated revenue. Overall, between sales tax and in­ core tax revenue, the budget reflects a 3 percent increase. The budget reflects an anticipated increase of $1,850 in properly tax revenues, from $46,900 to $48,750. Revenue from building permits is projected to double from $7,500 to $15,000 in 1997. The budget also shows an expected increase of $2,500 in electrical permit revenue, from $200 to $3,000. Administrative fees are expected to bring in $15,000, and interest dividends $16,400. The fund balance carried over from 1996 is expected to be $20,315. Sewer revenues are anticipated to decrease $19,500, from $54,500 to $35,000 because the township will be paying out funds it had set aside for sewer work on the Green Street road improvement project. Silent Observer reward U300- 1-800-331-9031 The treasurer's part-time salary increased $342, from$ 12,492 to $12,834. Transporta- We need Check our 3. All information, including non-public in­ side information, is already reflected in any security price that the public secs. These conclusions show that the two theories are not far apart. Both theories agree that our markets are efficient in reflecting economic information. Their difference is over timing — how quickly profit can be made. EMH focuses on instant movement and quick action. Random walk says that neither all information nor all price reaction comes instantly but rather occurs randomly over time. However, timing should not be a concern to serious investors planning to send their children to college, retire or build a nest egg. These people know it’s futile to time the market in an effort to 'get nch quick.' Rather, they know the value of time in the market. by Mary Warner Staff Writer A new $313,624 budget for Rutland Char­ ter Township will be adopted at the Town­ ship Board's next regular meeting Sept. 11. The budget is for the 1997 calendar year. The township's fiscal year runs from January to December, but lhe township is required to have next year’s budget in place by October, according to Supervisor Bob Edwards. The new budget was reviewed al a special heanng Tuesday and the board moved to adopt it at the next board meeting. The $313,624 figure is for anticipated ex­ penditures. That figure is up $3,090. or .009 percent, from anticipated expenditures in the 1996 budget, which were estimated last year al $310,552. Anticipated revenues for 1997 were bud­ geted at $315,215, an increase of $2,863, or .009 percent, from anticipated revenues of $312.352 in the 1996 budget. There is a dif­ ference of $1,573 between anticipated rev­ enues and expenditures. A large chunk of anticipated 1997 expendi­ tures will go to salaries and travel reim­ bursements. A total of $164,542 is budgeted for that, up from $134,337 in 1996 budgeted expenditures That is an increase of 22.5 per­ cent from 1996. and is 52 percent of the an­ ticipated 1997 expenditures. The size of the increase was partially due to the anticipated addition of an assistant building and zoning administrator in 1997. The board budgeted $6,500 for that new pan-time position in Auto/ dis­ The senior years need not be a time of decline! Dr. James Atkinson will explain how an exer­ cise program can provide important physical and psychologi­ cal benefits for the older adults. Join Dr. Atkinson, August 29, 7:00-8:30 pm, in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital, and learn how to build strength, maintain independence, and enjoy each and every day. It's never too later to start. A SPECIAL "THANK YOU" TO ALL OUR FRIENDS FROM THE JARED SCOTT BRANHAM II FAMILY HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO DUNK YOUR FAVORITE PERSON IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMERFEST ? -DUNK TANK!" FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 12:00-12:30 12:30-1:00 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 3:00-3:30 3:30-4:00 4:00-4:30 4:30-5:00 5:00-5:30 5:30-6:00 6:00-6:30 6:30-7:00 7:00-7:30 7:30-8:00 John Cohoon Tom Frith Jerry Sarver Charlie Nystrom Dale Crowley Harry Doele Mike Leedy Tim Sleevi Bruce Gee Ty Cleary Todd Harding Brian Reynolds Mike Brown Jim Gray Shane McNeil Lee Campbell count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50 + drivers Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. straggle with cancer and our km of our son. Jared The past four years hate hern scry difficult, but lhe Lord has provided for us through a wonderful support system This system includes the following Prairieville Bible Church Pleasant tie* Family Church GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY Cedar Creek Grocery Cedar Creek Bible Church Red Cnm Organizations Williams Funeral Home Kraft General Foods Auto.. Horn., lite Conwwreul Its S Uch.J». HWings. Ml 49OM ewm. 945-4454 F..: 945-9914 Your support through prajen. cards, gifts, meals, and words of ciated and will never be forgotten GxmI bless each one of you for *hat you If we have mused any of you. please accept our apology as it was not SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 10:00-10:30 10:30-1 1:00 11:00-11:30 1 1:30-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:30-1:00 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 3:00-3:30 3:30-4:00 4:00-4:30 4:30-5:00 5:00-5:30 5:30-6:00 HCgUS ' Buv a 500 ml. Humectress & receive a FREE 100 ml. Versastyler & Vent Brush! 15 Tanning Sessions Onh Mort FREE! KIDS' CUTS & free Steve DeBoer Carlo Neil Bob Cove OaidrenlO & under Parade in Progress Missy Short Scott Bloom Jeff Mansfield Bill Doherty Al Pandl Frank Campbell Bret Simonton Brent VanBuren Wes Robinson Mark Englerth Jim Bailey Ron Beachnau starring Satan. IMAITKAZA til Wes tat Sr. Now Hiring! Join the Fiesta Team - Call 1-800-825-6363. wr^Eii mc’us �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 22. 1996 MILLAGE, continued from page 3 HELP WANTED Applications are being accepted for full-time... Parti Department and Customer Service Person. In Amenta, yoy are not required to offer hungry Of Previous GM parts experience preferred. to the horn* < ss In fact, one Ability to work with the public a must. of the nicest things Apply in person to Steve. BLAMKENSTIIN PONTIAC • OLDS • GMC E.O.E. 328 N. Michigan, Hastings really don't have to do anything for anybody Because of Headlee. the millage rate (if voters ultimately approve it) will continue lo be lower again by the time it expires. "Through Headiee. we've lost 39 percent of our I mill," London told the board. "...People voted for Headlee for a reason (to keep taxes lower)" said Commissioner Tim Burd. He also said he didn't think the proposal for November could be changed unless it was first sent back to the Tax Allocation Board If voters approve the restored, fixed mil­ lage levies, the county will receive $763,929 more in 1997 than the rolled back rate would allow; the intermediate school He added that it should be explained that new millage rates aren't being requested and that the real request is lo do away with lhe Headlee rollback. The current allocated millage rate was rolled back because of the Hcadlec Tax Limi­ tation Amendment lo the Stale Constitution. The amendment requires mileage lo be reduced any year when lhe value of the existing properties rises faster than the rate of inflation. Inflation has reduced the current allocated millage rates to 5.0001 for the county. .89 for the general law townships and .1146 for the intermediate school district and voters are being asked to re-establish the tax limitation in the county. slip, but no. it is not an increase in what we originally asked for millage (years ago)." Board Chairman James Bailey said he wasn't sure if the ballot language was the reason for the proposal's defeat or if the other millage issues on the ballot affected the outcome "I'm not questioning the public, whether or not they understood it. They may have understood it very well." but he said perhaps lhe reasons why the funding is needed should be further explained. "I think that the public does not know what allocated millage is. I think that's the question." Wooer said. See MILLAGE, cent page 14 Retirement open House — for — RON MENNELL After 20 + years with the U.S. Air Force/ Mich. A.N.G. His friends and family Invite you to help him c**K*,e volunteered t»me and tnoft, Aug 31 from 7.12 p m at the Hastings Moose Lodge r sn No Gifts. Please at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79 BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave . p.m. Norman Herron. Minister ship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship; videos in the home. Free Bible Cor- p.m. Me School Aag. 19-21. 10-11:30 from 5:30-7:30 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright: (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 i ts . Sunday School 11:00 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 Pastor Carl UtchfieW Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. WOR SHIP SERVICES Sundav. 9.00 am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m. for all 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT- tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calling God's Peo- School Special Wednesday, 4 p.m. P.O. Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 day. 5:15 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfau the third Saturday each month 8 00 a m., freewill offering INDEPENDENT CHURCH OP CHRIST, (mailing address - 1851 Maduson Rd . Hastings. MI 49058) Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Worship; 7:00 p.m Cafl for locanoo - 623-3110. CHURCH OF T BT NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randal! Hartman. PMtor. mg Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. C«a Creek Rd.. 8 mt South. Pnasoi Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285 Sunday Sdnol at 10 00 a m.; Wor 6.-00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. Grade; 600. Evening 'Service. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667 Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday prayer and share tune 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes- ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURUH meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. 1 mile East of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services - 9:45 1040 Morning Worship He Study — Sharing your Faith; •’Youth ''45-9224; 6:30 p m for all _ Bible study S.S CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3lst Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson, NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9:30 Senices Wednesday. fnday al 9 00 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferwo Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4.30 and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Aug 25 - 8 00 A 10 00 Hoh mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101. St Andrew's « a pan of 1:00 Ruth Circle. 8 00 AA. Satur day. Aug 24 — 8 00 NA. Tuesday. Aug 27 — 7:00 SS Staff NASHVILLE AREA CHURCH OF (X)P 1330 N. Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising. Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 Morning Evening ASSEMBLY OF West State Road School 9:45 whole family Mondays 6:30-8:00 p m. BIBLE STUDY: Sunday . 5:00 p.m. at 154 E. Braodway. Woodland HASTINGS GOD. i674 | PLAINWELL - Melody A. Boze. >ge 40. of Plainwell, passed iwiy August 14, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. She was born August 16, 1933 In Kalamazoo. She graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1973 and attended Argubright Busi­ ness College She cleaned homes in the Gull Lake area for several years. She loved her children, grandchildren & her horses. She was married to Rocky Boze on June 1, 1994. She was preceded in death by her grandpa­ rents. Albert & Evelyn Olson. Mrs. Boze is survived by her husband. Rocky; mother, Maxine Olson of Big Rapids; children, Terri Lee Daniels of Galesburg. Deans Elaone Daniels of Galesburg, Meranda Maxine Daniels of Plainwell. Chris Boze of Delton. Brandi Lynn Boze at Plainwell; two granddaughters. Kelcee and Erin; dear friends. Cathy Taylor-Smith of Battle Creek. Luella Boze of Plainwell and Jayne Marttniei of Jack­ son; several aunts, uncles 4 cousins. A memorial service was held Saturday, August 17,1996 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jett Worden officiating. Private Interment will be al a later date. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Shorkey, Senior HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday - 9:45 a m. Sunday School. 10:45 Mom ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Fuller WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring. 9 30 a.m. Sunday School; Church Service 10:30 Wheelchair accessible and elevator |Melody A. Boze ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banger, the Churches Rainbow Learning Center, child HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe, Pastor. Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Church phone (616)945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a.m. SUMMER SCHEDULE THRU SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER lit: Worship 9:30 a.m. — with child care for infants and toddlers and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK 10:30 am.. Summer 10:45 a.m. Handbells Hastings and lake Odassa WMN FUNSRAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler. Program1 Youth of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings ihipHoun”* 9 30 Morning Worthip Service u broadcast over WBCH AM-FM Nunery is pro lee Night — all standing committees BOSLEY PHARMACY 27 — 700 pm. Stephen Ministers HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. supervision. Wednesday . Aug 28 — 9:30 a.m.. Circle Study Leaden meet w uh Pastor Keller Thursday. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan He was bora May, 16. 1907 in Clarksville, the atm of Ernest and Lynne (Weston) Nash. He graduated from lhe Clarksville High School and was married to Marion Pardee July 6, 1936 in South Seed. Indiana. He lived and farmed in the Clarksville area all his life. The farm be lived on was a Centen­ nial Fann since 1848 He was a bookkeeper for the Clarksville Co­ op Elevator and Lumber Yard for several years. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Edwin Nash State Bank in Clarksville. In 1950 he became Supervisor of Campbell Township and Chairman from 1957 to 1969. In 1970 he was elected Ionia County Commissioner which he held until his retirement November 17, 1994. He was a charter member of the Oartuville Lions Cub and also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was Grand Marshall of the Clarks­ ville Ox-Roast in 1992 and the Government Human Services Building in Ionia was dedi­ cated in his memory He is survived by his wife, Marion; one daughter, Mary (Russell) Foster of Mesick; one ion. James (Pamela) Nash of Clarksville; grandchildren. Trudy (Walter) McConkey, Jeannie (Douglas) Lobsinger, Jonathan (Stephanie) Foster, Nathan Foster and Samuel Nash; six great grandchildren; one sister, Adelia McAlary of louia; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 22, 1996 from 2 Io4 and 7 to t:30p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Memorial Services will be held Friday, August 23,1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the Clarksville Bible Church with Pastor Russell Foster officiating. Interment will be in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksville Library. Arrange me nts were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. |HrywEHun/| ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA - Virgene E. Hurd, age 72, of Zephyrhills, Florida and formerly of Baldwin passed away Monday, August 19,1996 at East Pasco Medical Center. Virgene was born in Castleton Township. She had been i resident of Zephyrhi Ils, Rorida for the past 19 years. Mrs. Hurd was an Insurance Agenu She is survived by her husband, Waiter Hurd of Zephyrhills, Rorida; two sons, Michael O. Hurd of Palm Coast, Rorida, James Hurd of Harbor Springs; two daughters. Iris McCaodlish of Fort Myers, Rorida, Eileen Offley of Mountain Park, New Mexico; brother, Max Guy of Zephyrhills, Rorida; sister, Wilma Bassett of Lakeland, Rorida; eight grandchil­ dren; seven great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 22, 1996 at the Oakley Funeral Chapel in Rorida with the Reverend Paul Fisher officiating. Interment will be in Rorida National Cemetery. p.m . Parent Youth Advisory Com- "Prescriptions” — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 Hastings. Michigan Edwin C. Nash CLARKSVILLE - Edwin C. Nash, age 89, of Clarksville, passed away Monday, August 19, 1996 at the Ionia County Memorial ter Deadline* •• Have all an nouncements and articles turned in to the Church office by 3:00 p.m EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! CliffordJoseph Finkbeiner Clifton H.Milkr 11NGS - Clifford Joteph Finkbeiner, •ge 79, of Hzrtingz, passed away Tuesday. August 20. 1996 at Bronson Place in Kalama­ zoo where be resided for the past year. Mr. Finkbeiner was born Spetember 25. 1916 in Caledonia, the son of William and Norah (Stanick) Finkbeiner. CUff wu a 1935 graduate of Caledonai High School and married Monica Anderson, alio of Caledonia on June 24, 1939. They moved to Hastings in 1941 where Cliff was employed by the E.W. Bliss Company and retired after 40 yean oi service. Cliff was a member of Saint Roae of Lima Catholic Church and the Knighu of Columbus. After playing baseball and basketball in high school, he continued to play baseball for sever­ al yean alter graduation. He liked bowling and wu also an avid golfer in the Hastings area for many yean. CUff was an all around sports enthusiast Cliff was preceded in death by his parens, William and Norah; brother, Clare. He Is survived by his wife. Monies of 57 yean; son, Joseph of Eagle; daughter, Carole of Kalamazoo; Joseph and wife Sherry (Gilcher) Finkbeiner have three daughters, Toni (Michael) Cramer and children. Eric, Emma, and Zachary, Kim (Bill) Steinmann and child­ ren. Hanna and Nicholas, Joey (Chris) Small and daughter Cayesha; Carole and husband James Seeley have two children, Scot: and Sarah (Butler) Seeley and Jennifer Seeley; three brothers. Alfred (Maxine) Finkbeiner, Leroy and Richard Finkbeiner. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Thursday, August 22.1996 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hartings. Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 23, 1996 az 11:00 a_m. at Saint Rose of Ums Catholic CTiurch in Hastings with Father Ow­ let H. Richer officiating. Burial will be at Ml Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to charity at one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings |Buryle E. Roberts j HASTINGS - Buryle E. Roberts, age 89 of Hastings, passed away on Monday, August 12, 1996 at Tendercare in Hastings She was born on November 4, 1906 in San Francisco, California, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Burrell) Harrison. Mrs. Roberts moved to Hartings in March 1994 from Sauli Ste. Marie where she had resided for several years. She married Harold Roberta and he preceded her in death in 1993. She is survived by ooe BcpdJighter and husband, Dorie and Jerry Bender of Middlevil­ le; ooe stepson and wife, Don and Marge Roberts of Middleville; four step­ grandchildren; and five step-great­ grandchildren. Cremation has been conducted. Memorial services were held on Saturday, August 17,1996 at Wren Funeral Home, Hart­ ings, with Pastor Ray Townsend officiating Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery in Kentwood. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hartings. Nevah E Faust IONIA-NevahE. Faust, age 97, of loots and formerly of Nashville, passed away on Tues­ day. August 20,1996 al Heartland Health Care Center in Ionia. She was born in Nashville on May 10, 1899, the daughter of William and Ellen (Gumrip) Troxel. Mrs. Faust attended local rural schools and was raised on the farm. She married Oscar Rory and the couple lived in Hastings where she worked as a bookk­ eeper for Willys Overland car dealership. She mamcd Ray Freeman in Angola, Indiana in 1931 and the couple lived in Charlotte and on the farm in Nashville. She owned the Vermont­ ville Restaurant in 1944, the Clarksville Tavern, and worked for the Ida Trumble Tavern in Vermontville in the 1960’s. Mr. Freeman passed away in 1966. She married Leslie Faust in 1970 in Reno, Nevada and the couple lived in Barryton and wintered in Rori­ da. Mr. Faust passed away in 1989. She belonged to the Nashville VT.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her three husbands; infant son, Hubert Glendon Flory; great-grandson, Donnie Rory; brothers, Ervin and Vcrnard Troxel. She is survived by her son, Glendon (Beaulah) Rory of Ionia; daughter, Bernita (Gaylord) Gardner of Vermontville; six grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; ten great-great­ grandchildren; several stepchildren and step­ grandchildren. Interment took place in Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville VT.W. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home of Nashville. HASTINGS - Clifton H. Miller, 95. of Hast­ ings. passed away Monday. August 19,1996 at Thornapple Manor. He was born on December 28,1900, Assyria Township, Barry County, the son of Arthur A Olive (Case) Miller. He wu raised in Assyria Township and attended the Briggs and Ellis Rural Schools. anniversary. He moved to Hasting* in 1943 from his Assyria Township farm and joined George Miller (no relationship) in the Miller Real Estate business in 1945 m Hastings. He became full owner of the business in 1950, and retired in 1970. Previous employmem included ftrming. carpentry and cement worit, lumber yard worker and during World War n he was employed at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek. He wu a member and past Elder of Hastings First Presbyterian Church, long time member of Hastings Ki warns Club, wu an avid reader, traveller, and wintered in Bradenton, Rorida, for many yean. He wu preceded in death by a sou, Claude Miller in 1984; daughter-in-law, Ruth Miller in 1992; sister*, Nettie LeOear & Anna Davis; brothers, Oriie & Glen Miller. Mr. Miller i* survived by his wife Edith; sou, Kenneth D. Miller of Hastings; five grandchil­ dren; six great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; brother. Floyd Miller of Hast­ ings; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Miller of Hastings. Funeral senices will be held Thursday, August 22,1996at llXXJun^ at Hastings Rnt Presbyterian Church with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial cootributions may be made to Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |Josephine Noffkr| CALEDONIA - Mra. Joeepiune Noflke age 92, pused my Thuradzy, Augurt 15,1996 at Clark Retirement Community, Grand Raprda. She wu born on July 31. 1904 at Fznmet County, Brutus. Michigan, die daughter at Daniel and Amanda (Detweiler) Martin. She wu married to George H. Noffke on October 14, 1922. She wu preceded in death by two atxta. Calvin and Frederick Noffke. Mra. Noffke is survived by her husband at 73 years, George; three daughters, Lola Ferner at Kentwood, Betty (Stanley) Finkbeiner at 1-skeview, Arlene (Charles) Visner of Lake Suzy. Florida; one daugjaer-in-law, Kay (Jerry) Wellman of Westminster, Colorado; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; two brothers, Frank (Mildred) Martin of Cale­ donia. Joaeph (Ruth) Martin of Hastings; four sisters-in-law, Helen Martin, Kathryn Noffke, Tavie Noffke, Hazel Noffke; aeveral nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held Monday. August 19,1996 at the Clark Rctkomeat Community QiapeL 1551 Franklin SE, Grand Rapids, with Reverend Charles Fullmtf officiatimg. Interment wu in Mt Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Clark Retirement Community. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Laverne DanielsJr. LAKE ODESSA - Laverne Daniela. Jr, age 70. of Lake Odessa, passed my Wednesday, August 14, 1996 at his residence which is a Cmtrnn ixl Farm He wu born Januiry 14,1926 in Lake Oddsa, the son of Laverne and Dortha (Angfl) Daniels. He lived 60 years of his life on his Centennial Farm. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1943 and was married to Exhelecn Jackson January 14, 1944 in Sunfield. He served in the Merchant Marines for 2 years during World Wu R He was a milk hauler in the Lake Odessa area for 12 years after which he became a owner­ operator, trucker until his retirmenl in 1983. He received the Million Mile 18 Wheeler safe driving award. He worked part-time for the Tri­ County Electric Company as a meter reader, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Centr­ al United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa. Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife, Etheleen; 1 son, Robert Daniels of San Francisco, California; 2 daughters. Juanita (Mark) Kosters of Grandville and Maria Daniels of Ml Pleas­ ant; 1 granddaughter, Vicki Makley of Grand Rapids; 1 brother, Roger Daniels; 1 niece Megan Daniels of Woodland. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 17,1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa or Barry Community Hospice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22. 1996 — Pag -; 7 Lake Odessa NEWS Social News Rushes to observe 50th anniversary Willburs to mark 50th anniversary Don and Doris Willbur will celebrate their 50<h wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, at the Kellogg Federal Credit Union. 41 Second Street, in Battle Creek. The event is hosted by their children. The couple requests no gifts. Don Will bur married Doris Richardson on September 1. 1946. at lhe Richardson farm, five nates east of Tekonsha. The couple met al the Kellogg Company and are retired from there. Don retired in 1979 with 33 years of service, and Doris retired in 1982 with 38 years of service Most of their married life was spent on their farm near Tekonsha. They now reside on B Drive North in Battle Creek. They have also resided in Florida (or 12 winters. . Don served in lhe Army from January 1942 to October 1945 seeing duty in Iceland, England, France, Belgium, and Germany. The couple enjoys travel and for many years, spent a month with a favorite aunt in Billings. Montana. Don has made many trips with his brothers to the west for hunting and to the north for salmon fishing. They both belong lo the Kellogg 25-Year Club and Kellogg Retiree Association. In the summers, they enjoy babys­ itting with the little ones and visiting with fami­ ly and friends. They have two sons, Steven and Douglas, both of Battle Creek. They also have five grandchildren. Maceys to celebrate golden anniversary Stanley and J er aline Macey of Battle Creek will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with Open House 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Battle Creek, comer of Bidwell and Washington Avenue. The event will be hosted by lhe couple's four children: son. Stanley C. Macey and wife Cindy; daughter. Pam Thomas and busband Mike; daughter, Roxanne Dabat a id husband Joe; son. Gary; and five grandchildren: Mere­ dith Harvey, Cassandra Macey, Stanley Jack Macey, Mike Dabat. and Tyler Dabat. Stanley Macey and the former Jcralinc Lanning were married on September 6.1946, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Battle Creek. They were introductcd by Jeralinc's brother-iplaw, Harold Brown, on a semi-blind date. Stan retired from Kellogg’s in 1985 after 25 years service. Both he and Jerre are active members of Trinity United Methodist Church and are choir member-.. Stan is a retired Square Dance Caller. Both volunteer at The Salvation Army Food Kitchen, and Stan works at Habitat for Humanity when he is able. Betty and Roger Rush were married Aug. 24. 1946 at the First United brethren Church at Lake Odessa. In honor of the day a family get-together is planned by the four children and their families at the home of Richard and Kitty Stanley. The four children arc Kitty. Roger (Vicki) Rush. James (Connie) Rush and Elizabeth (Eric) Edwards. Paul and Ona (Hamilton) Holman, married on Aug. 6. 1936. will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. An open house will be hosted by their children and grand­ children on Sunday. Aug. 25. at the Hastings Country Club Refreshments will be served from I to 4 p.m. All family, friends and neighbors are in­ vited to join in the celebration. No gifts. Mr. and Mrs. William Gray of Dowling are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghan Lynn, to Brad Laurel Miner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Miner of Flint. Meghan is a 1995 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is employed at the Hickory Inn in Hickory Comers. Brad is a 1990 graduate of Delton High School and a 1995 graduate of Western Michigan. He is employed at II Stanley of Battle Creek. The couple will be married Sept. 28, 1996 at Cedar Creek Bible Church. GIRL, Chloe Linn, bom to William and Amy Fnnger of Okemos at Sparrow Hospital on Aug. 8, 1996, weighing 6 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 1916 inches long. Proud sister Madison and grandparents are Don and Lois Bowers and William and Donna Fnnger John and Mynle (Apsey) Cuddahee celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with family. They were married Aug. 11, 1956. They have seven children. Brian and Bren­ da Lynn. Brenda Gale, Cathy. Felicia and Glendon Cuddahee. Denise and Rick Chamberlain, and Colleen and Frank Moore. They have five grandchildren. Ashley. Jeremy, Jessica, Andrew and Dylan and three step-grandchildren. Sara. Heather and Eric. John is now retired from the Hastings Post Office and Myrtle is a retired secretary and homemaker. They have lived at their current residence. 1846 Coburn Road. Hastings for 32 years. Family, friends and neighbors can send cards to their Hastings address. To register to substitute teach for the Hastings Area School System, come to the Administration Office at Ken and Shirley Hook of Delton and Maurice Sr. and Barbara Mertens of Colorado would like to announce the engagement of their children, Marcie and Maunce Jr. Marcie is a graduate of Delton High School and is now employed at Hastings Mutual Ins. Maurice is currently in the Army, based in California. He will be getting out of the Army this month, he will be working as a semimechamc in Denver. A wedding is being planned for September 7th. Marcie and Maurice will be making their home in Denver. CO. Thelma Allen will be celebrating her 85th birthday on Saturday. Aug. 24. She will appreciate receiving cards and let­ ters at Tendcrcarc. Room I0A. 240 E North. Hustings, Ml 49058 HOMEOWNERS! Irving iron- paycheck to paycheck! LOANS BY PHONE i ,2.\J J.1)7.1 m Grand Updi 141M57-44W State** l-IOMU-2221 AAA MQWTQAQC » 'RENTAL BRIDES We create wedding packages designed Just for your special day. required. "Your ovont fa our tpocMfy" An Equal Opportunity Employer 945-5588 21M W. Gun Lake Rd.. Hastings (Behind Citgo & next to Bob's Gun & Tackle) WANTED Waitstaff and Kitchen Help Fall and Winter Hours are Fridays and Saturdays only from October 6th thru mid April. Next time you Joko about high blood pressure... Thelma Allen to mark 85th Rev. and Mrs. James Campbell of Hastings will be honored for their 40lh wedding an­ niversary by their church and their children They pastor at the Hastings Assembly of God where they have ministered the past 12 years. Rev. Campbell and his wife Bonnie, were married in Ashland, Ks., Aug. 23, 19%. They have three daughters, Marcia Walker, son-in-law Rod, Houston; Linda Granad i son-in-law Lee, Richmond, Ml; Karen Ogden, son-in-law Jim, Union City and seven grandchildren Come and celebrate with us at the Hastings Assembly of God Church, 1674 West State Rd., on Aug. 24 from 3-6 p.m. ed 4-year college are from a regionally accredit­ Hook-Mertens plan to wed Sept. 7 Campbells to observe 40th anniversary • Tuxedo, Rental • Floor Candelabra, • Backdrops • Kneeling Bench • Tents • Tables • Chairs • Cloth Linens • Plastic Table Covers • Bride & Groom Champagne Flutes • Unity Candles • Guest Books • Garters • Wedding Cake Tops • Fountains • China • Etc. • Etc. 232 W. Grand. Hastings, MI. 90 semester hours GIRL, Emily Ellen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2 at 4:19 p.m. to Jennifer and Stephen Hayes. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 7tt ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Mackenzi Grace, bom at Pipp Hospital on Aug 5. 1996 to Kevin and Vic key Nottingham, weighing 8 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long Cuddahees celebrate 40th anniversary [SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED Warren and Olive Soules were married on Aug. 24, 1936 by Rev. Plumb at Gull Lake. Their children, David and Margy Makley. Elmema Hager, their seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren are planning a family picnic al their home on Eagle Point. To send cards of congratulations their ad­ dress is 662 Eagle Point. Lake Odessa, MI 48849 They would enjoy hearing from their friends and family. GIRL, Emily Renee LinWu Wilson became the daughter of Lisa Wilson of Lake Odessa on July 26. 1996. Emily was born in Wuhu. China on December 12. 1995. on Sunday was 9,555. H. Roger Feeman of St. Johns, son-in-lav. of former residents Leon and Beny Stearns has recently been married to a family friend Carolyn Ann Houska of Clinton County. United Methodist Women of Centr. I Church held the annual salad luncheon Monday with more than 30 present for a taxi. meal, fine fellowship, and a program featui mg Dr. Bufford Coe of Hastings with Kstories of ten writers of church hymns. He termed them "Her" writers rather than "hymn" writers Betty Shatterly introduced the speaker. Virginia Decker brought th'thought-provoking devotional message Marian Klein with help from Manon Grain and Shirley Hemming served as bosteuex The 78th Gcr/Garlinger reunion was held Sunday at the First Congregational Church dining room with a potluck dinner at I:3<> p.m. Relatives came from Sun City, An? . Holland, Kalamazoo, East Lansing. Hasting Nashville, Woodland and Lake Odessa In tl business session. Larry Winkler of Halting was re-elected president. Vice president wt' be Fred Raffler of Si. Johns. Laurel Gariin returns as secretary. The company enjo> looking at pictures old and new. reminv and just plain visiting. Aides and teachers of Lakewood schools tended in-service training at Ionia on Mond School begins next week The Steven McDowell family from Florid.; has been here on a visit to his parents. Don and Marge on the Boulevard. Their next Michigan stop was to be the home of the wife’s parents on Sebawing in the Thumb Mrs. Elizabeth Birkey of Indiana is makir her annual visit with her former neighb** Dale and Doris Mossberg on ThompsRoad. Before retiring to the Clarksville arc? she was post master at Pompeii for 30 years On Sunday evening she and her hosts attends Bowne Mennomtc church services. Bob’s Family Restaurant now bears a nev. sign, indicating this is Sisters' Restsurai Lakewood News carried a story this week of the four ladies who are the new owners. All have worked in food establishments More floral attractions in town in high!) visible location*. are those of Dick and Gav le Peacock os Jordan Lake Avenue, the Colwell garden farther south next to the CSX track the patch of pink petunias which grace the yard of Lawson and Margaret Smith. The Peacocks use the four colors of petum? selected by the Chamber of Commerce, but instead of mixing, they use the colors singly along with geraniums and marigolds. Gray-Milner to wed Sept. 28 Souleses to observe 60th anniversary Holmans to celebrate 60th anniversary A drive on lower Fourth Avenue is a treat to the eyes, with the yard of Keith and Priscilla Hampel a not of color Around the comer on Lakeview Dove Carlyn Dealsman's garden is bright with blossoms, too. Frank and Jo Col­ on have showy plants of impatiens and the houses next west of them on Fourth Street have attractive yards. Stores have been busy with mothers having children in tow obviously buying school needs and wardrobes for that important first day of the school year. Viva Acker of Clark Road, Woodland, is a rather new resident of Emerson Manor. The Lansing Slate Journal recently carried wedding photos of two former residents. Michael Piper, formerly of Tupper Lake Road, son of Lucile Piper and Raymond Piper of White Cloud, was married June 8 at First Presbyterian Church in Dimondale to Toma Burke The bride is employed by Consumers Power Company after graduation from Jackson Community College. The groom is a Lakewood graduate employed al General Motors. Airman E-2 Kenneth Johnson of Lansing, son of John Johnson of Lake Odessa, and Rebecca Lenon of Lansing were married May 3 in an outdoor ceremony in Slidell, La., to Heather Terwilliger. The bride is a graduate of Sexton High School and LCC. The groom is a graduate of Everett High School, attended LCC and is the U.S. Air Force. Many family members and friends attended the Saturday birthday party for Marion Gnffin at Fellowship Hall and partook of the buffet iuncheon served during the afternoon. Longtime friends of the Daniels family on Harwood Road spent the weekend at the Ted Armstrong home while here to attend the funeral of the Georgia gentleman's Merchant Marine buddy La Verne Daniels Jr. They flew home Monday morning. Meantime there was at their home in Georgia a family gathering of the lady's seven siblings and their mates and children. Their daughter was acting as hostess in her parents' stead. Air Force chaplain Peggy Carter Wilkens spent the weekend with her parents Perry and Norma Stowell on Jordan Road and attended the Daniels funeral On Sunday nearly 60 member* and friends of Central United Methodist Church attended the Whilecaps game in Grand Rapids. The team obligated with a score of 3-1, which in­ cluded two home runs. On Aug. 31, the Lakewood Choral Society will sing the na­ tional anthem at the ball park. The attendance Laugh these off! inartroeec Uood ma, teed to aS of the atowe 50 m*on Amencem he»c htfi mood preisixe end heif dor>l even hno* < Getyax Wood pressure checked repjady and caS for more riormauon CQ»eQ»•T1QW National Kidney Foundation' Stop In for an application anytime between 9am and 6pm at Yankee Springs Golf Course 12300 Bowen Mills Road All waitstaff applicants must be 18 years of age or older, kitchen help must be at least 15 years of age. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 22, 1996 Woodland NEWS... By Catherine Lucas Ann Landers Dear Readers: 1 am on vacation, but I have left behind some of my favorite columns that you may have missed the first time around I hope you enjoy them. — Ann Landers. Sibling respect Dear Ann Landers: Both my husband and I had parents who pitted their children against one another and made it impossible for us to be close. I was determined that com­ petitiveness would never separate my own two children when they were growing up. When their adolescent squabbling turned mean-spirited, 1 stepped in and helped them learn to settle things before they destroyed each other. This worked pretty well until one day when they were in their early teens. They had been quarreling and hurting each other all day, and I was sick of it. 1 became angry and blew my top. “You must become better friends." 1 said, "because God willing, you will both live a long time. I will be gone, and your father will be gone, and all your teachers and and many of your friends will be gone. There may be only the two of you left, and you will remember what you were like as children. “Nobody else will remember the Christmases you had. the tree house you built, the day you learned lo ride a bike, the fun you had tnck-or-treating, the teacher you loved in the third grade or the kittens bom in the laun­ dry. There will be only the two of you, and you had better love each other now because 60 years from now, only you will remember all the wonderful experiences you shared and those memories will be golden.** They both became very quiet, and 1 thought perhaps they were both too young to unders­ tand. But it must have made an impression because they have never squabbled or tried to hurt each other after that. I wish my parents had explained to my sister and me. 40 years ago. that sibling rivalry is natural but brothers and sisters were are not good to each other lose something precious. — Lucille in St. Louise. Dear Lucille. What a beautiful sermon! This is one column I hope will go up on thousands of refrigerators and under dinner pistes P.S. — One way to make sure your children will grow up to hate each other: Show favoritism and keep repeating, “Why aren't you as unart as your brother (or sister)?" Such remarks are guaranteed to create lifelong animosity. If you want your children to love each other, teach them to respect one another and to help each other succeed. It’s the basis for true friendship. Teeth betting Dear Ann Landers: Nine of us girts belong to a poker club. We’ve been meeting every Tuesday night for almost 15 years. The stakes are not high enough to hurt anyone, and wc all have a good time. The newest member of the club is causing trouble I will cal) her Zelda We took her in last year when her husband died. Zelda has two artificial teeth in front. They are on a bndge Whenever Zelda is playing for a big pot. she takes her teeth out and puts them on the chips for luck You know as well as I do that the cards are going to fall where they are going to fall, but it is amazing the way Zelda’s luck improves the minute she puts her teeth on the chips. The girts in the club don’t like it — not because she wins but because it is a disgusting sight. Please tell ttk' what should be done. — Yester­ day’s Hostess. Paul Herbert Koestner. Plainwell and Janet Jean Deal. Hickory Comers. Delbert Owen Moore. Jr Hastings and Peggy Sue Garrett. Middleville. Scott David Morey. Delton and Deborah Kay Ashby. Delton Craig Lewis Warren. Dowling and Spring Rose Silsbee. Dowling. Dear Hostess: It is in bad taste to dismantle one’s self in the presence of others. Tell Zelda the ladies would appreciate it if she would keep her choppers off the chips. Since Zelda seems to be compulsive about removing things, suggest that she put her earr­ ings, beads or wristwatch on the chips and leave her teeth in her head. Sibling escapades Dear Ann lenders: I am a man in my early 60s, divorced and retired. My sister is in her late 50s and widowed. We go to bed together twice a week. This has been going on since her husband died eight years ago. Actually, when wc were teenagers, we fooled around a bit but never had inter­ course. This is not a love match, but it is sex, and good sex at that. We both enjoy these escapades, and they always produce a good night’s sleep. No one knows about this, and no one is getting hurt. Or do you think we are fooling ourselves? — No Name, No City, Please. Dear No Name: Sick, sick, sick. If I had your address, I would send you a get-well card. You say no one is getting hurt? I disagree. While you and your sister are practicing incest, you are denying yourselves the opportunity to have normal relationships. I am talking about marriage. The fact that neither of you sees anything wrong with such behavior suggests a moral desd spot that is unnatural and revolting. Weighty love Dear Ann Landers: The woman 1 mar­ ried two years ago was Rebenesque, or should I say “heavy?” I’ve always been in­ terested in large women. I’m one of the many males in this country known as “chubby chasers." “Isabelle*’ went on a strict diet last year at the instigation of her girlfriends, and she is now as skinny as a rail. I am no longer in­ terested in her sexually. She knew when I married her that I liked obese women, so I’ve concluded that she is more interested in pleasing her girtfriends than me. Isabelle weighed 180 pounds when we married, and she looked fabulous. Now she weighs about 105 and looks like she has tuberculosis. I gave her an ultimatum that unless she gains at least 50 A thunder storm with a little hail took down part of the old sugar maple in front of the Woodland United Methodist Church last Wednesday night. When village authorities examined the damage Thursday morning, it was apparent that the rest of the tree would fall soon and needed to be removed for the safety of every­ one. So arrangements were made lo have a tree service company in Hastings come Fri­ day lo remove the remaining part of the tree. On Thursday afternoon around 3 p.m., the tree fell into Main Street. No one. no cars and no buildings were hit, hut part of tree reached the front yard of the United Methodist parsonage yard across lhe street. AU lhe men at the Woodland Townehouse afternoon round table took their vehicles up to the church and helped move the tree pieces out of the street as someone cut it into chunks with a chainsaw. The remaining stump was around eight feet tall, and it was obvious from the stump that the tree had been held up by a very small part of the trunk. Green Leaf Tree Service people came from Hastings Friday morning and with the help of Kirk Forman, the village maintenance su­ pervisor, and several Woodland villagers, in­ cluding Don Ketchum and lhe Rev. Carl Litchfield, as well as Doug’s Lawn Mowing Company from Hastings, fed the brush into a bush hog and the larger parts were cut into firewood sized pieces and hauled away. The stump was cut back to ground level, and an­ other of Woodland's huge sugar maples that once lined Main Street is now a memory. When the two big maples in front of the library were lost a few years ago. the Wood­ land Woman’s Study Club and the librarian, with the help of Randy Blair, replaced them with young Crimson King maples. I cer­ tainly hope that someone soon replaces the other maples that have been lost in the last few years, or in another 20 years. Wood­ land’s Main Street, which has been a beauti­ fully shaded street for more than 100 years, will have only the two Crimson Kings by the library, and the beautiful autumn scene that was Main Street will be no more. Bob Edwards of Hastings has sold the restaurant on M-50 in Lake Odessa he has owned and operated for several years lo three sisters and a sister-in-law. The new owners are Pat Johnson. Pam Gardner. Anita Slew­ art and Lois Bosworth. The place was closed for four days last week, and it reopened Fri­ day with new menus, new decor and the new name of “Sisters,” which 1 thought was in­ teresting because before lhe business was Workers last week cleared away debris from a fallen tree at the Woodland United Methodist Church. purchased by Bob Edwards it was known as “Brothers” for a few years. Jeff MacKenzie, who has been practicing law from the home of his parents since he graduated from Wayne Slate Law School and passed his bar exam in 1993. has moved both his home and his office into the house that was lhe residence of his grandfather. Orio Smith, at 5598 Velte Road. His phone number is 367-4732. JefTs undergraduate degree is in account­ ing; so he is uniquely equipped to help with tax and bankruptcy problems as well as gen­ eral law. He is also known as “the lawyer who makes bouse calls” so that he can serve older people who do "ot get around well. Lakewood Ambulance Service held its an­ nual picnic at Woodland's Herald Classic Memorial Park Sunday. A pig was roasted by Lyle and Janet Jordan and Monte Forshey. The rest of the meal was potluck. After the meal, games were held for the children, including a coin/candy search in tanbark, a sack race and two pinatas. During lhe candy/coin search, the little tykes were more excited about the candy than the coins, and lhe thought of a silver dollar hidden un­ der the wood shavings and sawdust did not excite them as much as the tiny Tootsie Rolls. Next week, on Monday evening, the Woodland Township Board will hold its Au­ gust meeting as it has for the last few years Attention, Former Members of: _’ __ 11 * "* * r pounds, I am leaving. She is shocked and angry Please put out the word that plump women are very desirable to some men. and if a woman is heavy when she gets married, she should stay that way. — Love Those Love Handles in Philadelphia. Dear Philadelphia: The only mention of love in your letter appears in the signature, and that reference has more to with sex. Full-figured women will be delighted with what you have written, but I wonder about a relationship based solely on weight. It sounds pretty light to me. Still interested? J ■■ SB ■■ Call 94^-9653 or 945-9101 for details, Mr. Stewart has retired from Haetln^e High. There will be a SURPRISE party for him on SATURDAY. AUG. 24th at 3pm. 1900 Brogan Rd (comer of Brogan & Cedar Creek). Brtn^ dfeh to paee and yer own be»wa^ee. Dear Ann Landers: I have a dear friend who is driving my crazy. I will call her “Tillie." She and her husband just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. They are both 79. Tillie is upset beause her husband’s sex drive has slowed up. She says she is sure he isn’t seeing another woman because he is never out of her sight. I tried to explain that time takes its toll, but she says she hasn’t lost a dam thing in that department and wonders why he has. Can you explain it? — Confidentially Speaking in New England. Dear Coo fid: A 79-year-old male should not be expected to perform sexually like he did when he was 22. It’s nice that Tilie doesn't think she’s lost a darned thing in that department, but I suspect maybe her memory isn’t as good as it used to be. nTnrTTTTTrrrTTTTrrTTTTrrrTTTTTTTrrrrrrvTrrTrrrTi^^ On Summerfest Sunday Come Join Us... BREAKFAST and WORSHIP When: Sunday, August 25, 1996 Where: Fish Hatchery Park Breakfast: 9:30 am Worship: 11:00 am Sponsored by: First Baptist Church of Hastings 309 E. Woodlawn Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone ■ 948-8004 .................................................. . .................. ................ . Halting! Area Mhtal System t«ay anntuncaR... Its policy lor free and reduced price meals for children unable lo pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast. Special Mik or Commodity School Programs The fol­ lowing household size and income criteria wil be used lor determining etgiMity TOTAL FAMILY SIZE MAUFMnin NEAU8RFREI MILK YEAR NMnw wax B. MAU FBRRfl Mtn FHJ<1 MEJI ___ YKAR WWK 1 $10,062 $839 $194 2 13,468 1,123 259 19,166 1,598 3 16,874 1,407 325 24,013 2.002 462 4 20.280 1.690 390 28,860 2,405 555 5 23.686 1,974 456 33,707 2,809 649 6 7 27,092 2,258 521 38,554 3,213 742 30,498 2,542 587 43,401 3,617 835 8 33.904 2,826 652 48.248 4,021 928 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER ADO. +3.406 +284 +66 +404 +94 $14,319 $1,194 +4,847 will soon celebrate their 54th wedding an­ niversary. Gene's only comment about being named parade grand marshal was “I’m not worthy of it.” However, lhe committee and many others obviously thought he is. One new book came to the library last week. It is a reissued biography of Catherine of Aragon by Mattingly. Catherine was the first wife of King Henry VIII of England and was married to him for 24 years. She was lhe daughter of Queen Isabella of Castilla and King Ferdinand of Aragon. I found the book very interesting, but perhaps that was because I have a strange interest in the Tudor period of English history. John and Cindy Waite are back from their three-week trip, which included time in Florida. Cindy is back to work at Lakewood United Methodist Church, but John still has another week of vacation, and will be in and out tending to personal matters this week. The Woodland Lions Club met last Tues­ day evening and after a spaghetti dinner spent some time planning for the annual pre-Labor Day chicken dinner to be held from 4 to 7 p.m. (or when the 1.200 chicken halves run out) Saturday, Aug. 31. in the Woodland Park. The chicken will be cooked by High’s Barbecue Service of Indiana. Tickets are be­ ing sold now for $6 by all Lions Club members, but tickets sold at the dinner will cost $6.50. The library also will have some discarded and donated books for sale in the park all day. though there will not be as many as there were last year. It still should be an in­ teresting collection. Paperbacks will be sold for 25 cents and hardbacks for 50 cents. $276 369 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are ebgibte lor tree and reduced price meals or free milk. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter lo parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households should fill out the form and return it to the school. Additional copies of the application form area available at the principals offee n each school NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An appfecabon which does not contain all of the following infor­ mation cannot be processed by the school: (1) monthly source on income received by each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.); (2) names of all household members; (3) social security number of adult household member who signs the application; and (4) the signature of an adult house­ hold member. FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or “Aid to Family with Dependent Children" (AFDC) for your chud. you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, and sign the application. The ^formation provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of defermining eligibility, verifying data, or qualifying children for other federal and state programs, as authorized by the United Stales Department of Agriculture Applications may be verified by the school or other offi­ cials at any time during the school year. If children are approved for free or reduced price meal or free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases in household size. Household may apply for benefits at any time during the school year If a household s not currently ehgible but has a decrease tn household income, an increase in household size or if a household mem­ ber becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that time. In most cases foster children are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household's income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced price meals or milk for them, the household should contact the school for more information. Under the provisions of the policy Todd Mora. Business Manager will review applications and determine ei^iWrry Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. The household also has the nght to a fair hearing. This can be done by calling or writing the following official: Carl A Schoessei, 232 W Grand St... Each school ano the Administration Office have a copy of the complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. In the operation of the child feeding programs no child will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, age. sex. or handicap. If any member of a household believes they have been dtsenmmated against, they should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture. Washington D C. 20250 in the old histone Woodland Township Hall at 7:30 p.m. This gives everyone a chance to see the interior of the building with a his­ toric marker on east Broadway. Plans are progressing quickly now for the Labor Day weekend annual Homecoming celebration. I stopped by and visited with Grand Marshals Eugene and Frances Reuther for a few minutes last week. Gene was a school bus driver for 27 years and was on the township board for 24 years. They moved from their farm on Jordan Road into the village when he retired 19 years ago after 32 years on the farm. Frances was the organist at Zion Lutheran Church for 51 years and would still be playing ex­ cept for having a problem with her left leg and foot due to a nerve problem caused by a broken hip a few years ago; so now she plays the piano when she is needed and able to do so. She has taught piano and organ her entire adult life and still has a few music students They both enjoy gardening, flowers and traveling. Gene will soon be 82 yean old. (I did not ask Frances her age.) They MORTGAGE FO«£CLOSUWI SALT THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — D^oull hen boon mode in the conditions of o mortgage mode by Leslie D. Power*. husband and Cheryl Powers, wife (original mortgagors) to Allstate Mortgage 1 Finance Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 16. 1995. and recorded on Moy 31.1995 in Liber 631. on page 526. Barry Coun­ ty Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sold mortgagee to the Norwest Bonk Minnesota. No­ tional Association os Trustee, as assignee, ay an assignment doted Moy 22. 1995. which was reaxded on Moy 31. 1995. in Liber 631. on Page 534. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty One Thousand Four Hundred Nine and 52/100 dollar* ($81,409.52). including interest at 12.875% per annum. Adjustable Rote Mortgage. Interest rote may change on 06/01 and 12/01 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 1:00 P.M. o'clock on September 5. 1996 Said premises ore situated in Township of Yankee Spr.ngs, Brrnr County. Michigan, ond are described as: Lot 18. Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 90. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dote of such sole. Dated July 25. 1996 Norwest Bonk Minnesota. National Association as Trustee FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642 4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Norwest Bonk Minnesota. Notional Association os Trustee. 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File P96073405. (8/22) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August | i From Time to Time... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Nashville News was started by Orno Strong, the first edition coming out on Oct. 3, 1173. Mr. Strong was a feisty man who said whatever he felt was the truth and often came under criticism for his blunt, direct way of writing. He was very civic minded and press­ ed for a volunteer fire department, better schools and was strongly against alcohol, backing the Red Ribbon and Blue Ribbon ef­ forts for prohibition. In 1888, having seen a volunteer fire department started, improvements in the school system and some acute awareness of alcohol as a social problem in Nashville, wanderlust overcame him and he sold the Nashville News to employee Len W. Feighner, who was a nephew of Leonard E. Stauffer the owner-publishers of Nashville’s first paper, (Feb. 10, 1870) lhe Nashville Business Register. Mr. Strong moved west to Oregon and on to Washington, leaving the Nashville News in the capable hands of Mr. Feighner, who ran the paper for the next 40 years. Len W. Feighner was born, the son of William and Henrietta Stauffer Feighner. on June 5, 1862, in Canton, Ohio. The family came to Nashville when Len was a few mon­ ths old. His father died when he was 5 years old of typhoid fever. Len went to live with his uncle. Leonard E. Stauffer in Grand Rapids. Leonard E. Strong was the original publisher of the first paper in Nashville. The Stauffers moved to Hastings and Len’s first job was on the Hastings Journal. He then took a job working at the Nashville News for Orno Strong. He worked for the Hastings Banner, under George Dewey. He worked in several print shops in many places including a large Chicago commercial printing - -.-LlU1-- ■ csuoiianmeni. When he as 21 years old, he came to work for Orno Strong on the Nashville News, working as a staff member for the next five years. The story is told that his first pay from Orno Strong was a new pair of shoes. Len married Estella Wilson, the only daughter of Lyman J. and Allie Parkhurst Wilson on Oct. 26, 1885. Estella was bom on Oct. 26, 1863 in Kalamo Township, Eaton County Her family had lived in Battle Creek until 1878 when Mr. Wilson purchased a grocery store in Nashville and moved his family to the village. . Estella Wilson taught school at the Hosmer School. Castleton District No. 3 for a time and then became a clerk in the Kocher dry goods store, a position which she held for 15 years The Feighner* were a very active couple, involved in community affairs, both civic and social. Mrs. Feighner was a member of Pythian Sisters and was a Past Chief of Nashville Temple No. 79. She was active in the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church as well as all of its functions. Len Feighner was involved in community affairs also working on civic projects with a fervor. As editor of the Nashville News he campaigned for a modem water system, pav­ ing the Main Street, electric lights, improved fire protections, parks and was the one who proposed the community maple syrup project in 1917 during World War I. It didn’t materialize at that time however. In January 1942, when the editorial again appeared in the Nashville News, suggesting that the village of Nashville be turned into a community sugarbush. John Hamp, the high school agricultural teacher, along with Earl Olmstead. J. M carle Scott, Ralph Devine, George Marshall and Elmer Gilette organized it and with borrowed equipment, the village became one big sugarbush. Len W. Feighner'* dream came true, even though it took another war to bring it to reality. Mr. Feighner served as postmaster for nearly ten years, from Jan. 27, 1899 until June 5, 1914. He was village president for three terms and served as fire chief, as well as trustee and president of the local school board of education. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Masonic orders and the Elks. He also managed the Nashville opera house at one time. He was instrumental in changing the site of the Union House Hotel, which had fallen into ruins, into beautiful Central Park in the heart of the village of Nashville. The Nashville News became the employ-; of many Nashville citizens. He hired printers* devils, some paid correspondent writers, salesmen to handle advertising, janitors and other persons to keep the ever growing newspaper running smoothly. And it did grow under his ownership and direction. The paper contained large numbers of social and local news, personal items and some hard news stories. News about the weather was part of the paper's contents. Local building projects, auction sales, the purchase of a new Ford car, the installation of a telephone, new babies, deaths, along with the happenings in village government, new business coming in, old business leaving the village were all part of the Nashville News. The New* also featured reports of the ac­ tivities of outlying districts, usually written by rural residents, most without monetary com­ pensation. Maple Grove, Assyria Townline Vermontville, West Vermontville, Sunfield, Woodbury, Austin Neighborhood, Martin Corners, East Castleton. Dayton Comers, West Kalamo. Lakeview, Barryville, Costs Grove, Gariingers Corner, Woodland. Guy Comen. Castleton Center, Smoky Road, Scipio, John Wesley's Corners. Greggs Crossing. Baltimore Townline, Sheldon Cor­ ners, Striker District, and North Irish Street, were some of the arcai that had reporters sen­ ding in items to the News. This information was usually mailed into the News and contained personal items of in­ terest to the neighborhoods. Examples were: “Mr. Todd raised his new barn on Monday on the farm that Mr. Harwood Works." “Byron Talbot has a Citizens phone on the Bellevue exchange." “Lyman Brown is get­ ting out lumber for a new barn.” “Cleaning house is the order of the day." “Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin are driving a new coach." “W.S. Adkins is improving his stock of bees with queens from Alabama." “We are having our portion of dandelions and mushrooms " "We are sorry to report that Clarence Shaw lost a very valuable horse Saturday night." Authors of the rural new column weren’t identified until 1927, when they began to have their own by-lines. 1996 — Page 9 j j ding anniversary at a special dinner at Hotel CHds in Lansing with the governor of Michigan in attendance. H || L | Len W. Feighner died on Aug. 27, 1948. Estella died the following July, 1949. Next: The Nashville News and A.B. Me­ Clure, the Glosters, the Hinderiiters and the Boughtons. The Nashville News and ten Feighner Ella Taylor, who was a local correspondent for the Nashville News, did receive payments from the newspaper from time lo time and noted them in her personal dairies. The small sums were usually a dollar or two usually for items about weddings, obituaries and that type of special reporting. The News supplied her with pencils and paper and she dropped off her items at the News office, mailing her reports to Vermontville and Charlotte and oc­ casionally to the Grand Rapids Press Len Feighner became very involved in the Michigan Press Association and was the first field manager for the organization. He served in several of its offices, as well and was its president. He became well known in the newspaper circles of the state. He operated a newspaper brokerage business in the United States, known as the Len Feighner Agency. The Feighners had one child, a daughter. Vada, born March 1, 1895. She grew up in Nashville, attending schools there. She mar­ ried Edwin Kane, the son of Frederic and Maria Kyser. (Edwin legally changed his name from Kyser lo Kane during World War I, when the association with the Kaiser was painful to him.) The Kanes came to Nashville when Fred purchased the Feed Mill on the Thornapple River. Ed and Vada were childhood friends and after Ed went on to school and became a chemist, he worked for Commercial Milling Co. in Detroit. Vada and Edwin were married at the Feighner home on Oct. 27, 1923. Vada had attended Davenport College in Grand Rapids and worked there for Sun Life Assurance Co. until her marriage. She then transferred to the Detroit office of that firm. The Kanes lived in Detroit until about 1926. Their only son, Leonard Kane was bom while they lived in Detroit. They moved back to Nashville where Edwin operated the Post Of­ fice Pharmacy. Vada Feighner Kane worked for the bank and for the Nashville News and in the newspaper brokerage business. The Kanes patented one son, Leonard 22, of the needs of the prison populations, as wll as the populations of institutions for the men­ tally impaired. The Feighners celebrateo their 60th wed- LEGAL NOTICE: Len W. Feighner Kane, who was bora in Grosse Pte. Farms, Mich, but grew up in Nashville. Leonard Kane also spent some time working for the Nashville News as an apprentice typesetter, following his discharge from the Navy, where he served during World War 0. In January of 1914, the Feighners made a journey to the west coast by train. They traveled south through Memphis, to New Orleans, then on to the west coast, north to Washington, into Canada. The trip took them three months. Mr. Feighner wrote letters back to the Nashville News expressing his amazement, amusement and wonderment at all that they saw. These letters have been reproduced in the Maple Valley News, (Oct. 1 through Dec. 12, 1985) in the column known as “Memories of the Past" by Susan Hinckley. He finished the articles by stating that Nashville, Mich., was the "be* town on the map." The Feighners lived in a large, white frame house at 224 Sherman St. in the village of Nashville. The 1947 village directory lists Len and Estella Feighner, Edwin and Vada Kane and Leonard Kane all living at that address. In 1928, the Nashville News was sold to A.B. McClure who operated it for three years and then sold it to Willard St. Clair and Mary Kellogg Glower Len Feighner then went on to new things. He went on to become a member of the Michigan Legislature and continued to be ac­ tive on the Nashville Board of Education. He was interested in prison reform and the need for education in the prison system. Represen­ tative Len W Feighner promoted programs to alert the people of the state to the conditions existing in the state prisons and an overview County at Barry PUBLICATION 09 NOTICt OF HEAMMQ Ria No. 96-2196)-NC In lhe ipottor of Totho M. Floret * Shown A. Floret. Socio I Security Not. 364-02-1237 ond 376-11-«70. TO: YSIEDO O. FLOWS WHOSE ADDRESS IS UNKNOWN ANO WHOSE INTEREST IN THE MATTE* MAY BE BARRED OR AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING NOTICE: A hoofing will be held on September IB. 1996 at 4:00 p.m. In the probate courtroom. Hatting*. Michigan before Judge Richord H. Shaw on the petition for change of name of Totho M. Floret and Shawn A. Floret to Totho M. Boertma and Shown A. Boertma. This change of name Is not sought for fraudulent intent. Aug. 16. 1996 Shelly R. Boersmo S23 Chariot St. Middleville. Ml 49333 795-2)44 (8/22) hmtmm ctEunn towwmp Racalar Meath* August 12. 1996 — 7:00 p.m. Six Board members present. Peck absent, six Minutes approved, treasurer s report, placed on file. Police officer Tony Stein spoke about now program. Brian Reynolds reported on assessor's plot. Tom Newhof presented wafor/sowor plan for Star School. Approved salary resolution. Set Sept. 9 at 8JO p.m. for budget hearing. Motion to change to Equalizer program far assessment and tax receipting approved. Amended budget in Professional Services category. Paid outstanding bills. Adfoumod at 9:00. Submitted by: Bonnie Cruttenden Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor (8/22) wren Funeral Home, inc. 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Ave. • Hastings, Michigan 49058 • (616) 945-2471 AN OPEN LETTER TO THE FAMILIES OF BARRY COUNTY August 1996 Dear Friends: The summer of 1996 is a memorable time for both Wren Funeral Home of Hastings and my family. It is special because Barry County has allowed Wren Funeral Home to serve for 135 years and the opportunity to continue our commitment well into the future. Personally - I am proud to share with you my family's accomplishment of 30 years dedi­ cation and service and have re-dedicated ourselves to many more years of service. In a contin­ uing effort of commitment we are very pleased to announce a new innovative program that will provide “options" for our families who are interested in cremation. The Wren Funeral Home has incorporated the "Celebration of Life Cremation Program” into our broad base of funeral services. We realize that we exist only for our families and now have expanded our cremation options. Gone are the days when just the families selecting bur­ ial are given the choice of caskets and services. 'It is time to take the initiative and offer a large selection of caskets exclusively designed for cremation, urns, and our “Celebration of Life" cremation services to families seeking an alternative. To those families, our firm can now offer six different personalized commemorative cremation services. The Feighner home at 224 Sherman Street In Nashville, circa 1910. After months of preparation and planning, a specially designated selection area has been established in our ultra modem facility for this new program. Our new cremation caskets and alternative container offerings include: hardwood, hardboard, cloth covered fiberboard, veneer, and cardboard. These cremation caskets are available in a wide variety of styles, of the highest quality, and comfortably priced. All are simple in design and built with less ornamentation than traditional burial caskets. They have been designed for the environmentally conscious family who tends to choose cremation. They feature a Living Memorial program, and through a spe­ cial agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, they will plant a tree in a national forest as a living memorial and tribute. The great misunderstanding about cremation is the belief that with cremation there is no need for a service. Throughout lhe ages, people have relied on the comforting rituals and cere­ monies of funeral and memorial services to help them through their grief. The "Celebration of Life" program breaks this image. The value of having a funeral ceremony holds true for cre­ mation families as well. Once a specific criteria was met. our funeral home was selected by a national organization to be a “Celebration of Life Funeral Home". We were able to achieve this by building on our long established service philosophy. Our primary purpose is to provide helpful information and a variety of service options for families interested in cremation. Hopefully through our new "Celebration of Life" program our families will be more able to celebrate every life through meaningful services. Thank you. The wallet found by Jim Hammond in the attic of the former Nashville News buildings, now J.H. Photographic studio. David C. Wren. President �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Hastings needs to hold a hoop fest at Summerfest Received socnc bad news the <xher day and frankly it was the type of news that I would rather not get. • The Summerfest 3-on-3 basketball tournament, originally scheduled for this Saturday in Hastings, has been cancelled. Not only am I a bit distraught because J-Ad was planning on playing in the sporting event and had trained extensively for the hoop occasion, but I am also astonished that a town the size of Hastings can't draw enough teams for a summer activity. Shane McNeil, the event organizer, said that only six teams had signed up as of Monday when they decided to cancel the tournament. Six teams — That is quite surprising for even me to comprehend. There are that many good players on a sunny Sunday aftemexm at Titan Park That's why is write this, not to voice my displeasure, but to encourage teams lo come out and make sure that Summerfest does have a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in 1997. Let's make it happen. Coach of the Year: Middleville Athletic Director and wrestling coach Tom Lehman has been named the Division III Coach of the Year by the Michigan Wrestling Association. Lehman guided the Trojans to a 36-2 record last winter and a State championship. His career record stands at 344-140-7. Middleville has won two OK Blue conference crowns and placed second seven times Lehman has spent 11 yean as a tournament manager for the Class C State Individual finals along with being the MWA Class C Vice President for six years. As the Michigan Wrestling Federation Junior Director the last 13 years. Lehman has organized the Junior Freestyle tournament, scheduled and set up the Junior National Tournament Training Camp and the Junior National Team Trip. Tom and his wife Sharon have three boys, all who have been wrestlers. A Sharp Shooter: Leslie Crowley, of Hastings, will be honored as the international champion for free throw accuracy at the County Seal Lounge on Tuesday. Sept. 3. Crowley. 10. fared well at local and district levels before going on to Ninth annual Summerfest Fun Run is Saturday This weekend's Summerfest celebration will include the ninth running of the "Natu­ rally High" Fun Run, as well as the return of lhe ever popular Fun Run finisher’s Tshirt. The Fun Run will begin al 9:30 a.m Saturday in the parking lot east of the Hast­ ings Middle School. All participants arc asked lo gather in the starting area prior to 9:30 a.m., making sure to slay clear of lhe construction that is underway. The partici­ pants will be running or walking a one-mile course which will circle the schools and fin­ ish in the parking lot east of the Middle School. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome in the event, but due lo safely concerns, roller­ blades. bicycles and skateboards are not al­ lowed lo be used during the Fun Run. All participants, young or young-at-hean, will be awarded the traditional finisher's T- shirt at the finish line. As always, the Fun Run promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle with emphasis on family fun and community pride Event organizer Liz Lenz stresses that all levels of runners and walkers and families are encouraged to be a part of this "positive activity." Many community organizations have worked with Barry County Substance Abuse Services to sponsor, organize and make pos­ sible the 1996 Summerfest Fun Run. There is no registration or fee for this event. Donations are gladly accepted lo help with the cost of providing the T-shirts, she said. "The Summerfest Fun Run kicks off the beginning of another 'drug-free' school year, and looks to involve many community youth and adults in an alternative activity. The run is intended lo be positive for every­ one as both a physical event and a rewarding experience for youth, parents and volun­ teers." Lenz said. Last year's Fun Run drew nearly 300 par­ ticipants and volunteers. Organizers are hop­ ing for an even better turnout this year. Community organizations sponsoring this year's run include the Hastings Exchange Club, Bananza Air Management Systems, Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, Pennock's Learn-n-Play, Songer Inc., Flexfab Horizons International, Hastings Chrysler, the Hastings Lions Club, the Hastings Rotary Club, Hastings' McDonalds. Northeastern PTO, Southeastern PTO. Felpausch Food Center, Edward D. Jones & Co., National Bank of Hastings, Central PTO and Pleasantview PTO. In addition, many community volun­ teers will be helping and providing race safety during the Pun Run Three local basketball players compete in AAU tournaments Four ire, basketball players spent tbeir summer traveling across the country lo play against the best hoopsters in their respective age groups. And their expenences scored many points for the local Amateur Athletic Union teams. Eltxabeth Nida, of Hastrnp. played on the Western Lakers 11 and under team that went to Nationals in Ogden. Utah and finished tied for fifth overall in a competition that drew 70 teams. That finish was lhe best ever for a local AAU squad and it came against a field of 70-80 teams. In the Slate final, the Lakers defeated a team from Flint. In order to make the National field, a team had lo finish in the top five of their class. It was just an awesome arrnmplishrnutt, the highest of any Western Lakers team ever," Dee Crowley said. Nida was an instrumental member of the team and really enjoyed the experience. "It was neat just meeting new people," Nida said. "We had a pretty good team (that) practiced hard." the Slate event in Lansing. There. Crowley made 25-of-25 charity tosses to earn the distinction as the international champion. The Knights of Columbus sponsored the free throw shooting contest. On Sept. 3. State deputy Richard McCloy and District deputy Ray Barnes will present Crowley with this special honor A Growing List: Three more college tthletes have been added to our ever growing list and all three play football. The new names are Gabe Priddy and Brent Stine, former Maple Valley athletes who now are on the Albion grid squad and Chris Youngs, who plays at Michigan Tech. Priddy is a sophomore defensive back. Stine is a junior defensive lineman and Youngs is a senior runningback. Keep the names and the news coming. Talk to you soon. "It was neat just meeting new people" Elizabeth Nida, Jessica Crowley and Leslie Crowley, ol Hastings, along with Payshence Erb, ol Middleville, were key contributors to the Western Lakers' success this summer in AAU basketball play. Barry County Invite opens up golf season DELTON — Nine high school golf teams swung into action Thursday at the Barry County Invitational Thursday at the Mullenhurst Golf Course. Six of those nine squads came from the greater Barry County area with Hastings High taking second, three strokes behind first place Gull Lake. The Saxons scored a 312. while the victorious Blue Devils carded a team score of 309. Caledonia was third with a 316. Middleville fourth with a 320. Lakewood took fifth with a 321, host Delton tallied a sixth-place 328. Wayland managed a 329 for seventh. Maple Valley carded a 352 that was good for eighth place and Battle Creek Pennfield rounded out the field with a ninth place 365. Hastings Jon Lawrence shared medalist honors with Gull Lake's Ryan Ferguson, as both scored a 73. Lawrence's teammate Don Smith carded a 74. Caledonia's Scott Leatherman had a 75. Middleville's Josh Sturm and Lakewood's Kurt Miller each fired a 76. Middleville's Josh Lancaster and Delton's Mike Kammerad each scored 77 and Maple Valley's Nick Waara and Caledonia's Chris Snoap both fired rounds of 79. Other area scores from the Barry County Invite included: Caledonia: John Wierenga 81. Eric Masse 81. Delton: Kyle Kwasny 83. Marv Cook 83. Don Heckman 85. Scott Hovancc 85. Hastings: Mike Krueger 82. Steve Obreiter 83. Lakewood: Greg Kretovic 80. Matt Darby 81. Luke Barnett 64. Maple Valley: Brent Braden 88. Robb Rosin 92. Jared Osborne 93. Middleville: Alex Middleton 82. Don Ronchetti 85. Mason Invitational The Hastings Saxons finished in 11th place out of 23 teams at lhe Aug. 16 event with a 353 score. Okemos won lhe invitational with a 319 total. Jon Lawrence and Jason Fuller both had rounds of 86. while Don Smith fired an 89 and Steve Obreiter carded a 92 on the Forest Akres (West) course. The event drew 115 golfers in all. The Saxons will swing into action Monday with a dual versus Coldwater. Delton's Mike Kammeraad and Hastings' Don Smith both had solid nine-hole scores. Smith carded a 44, while Kammeraad shot a 77 at the Mullenhurst course. The 11 and under team won in both regionals and the State AAU tournament in Grayling to earn its trip to Ogden. Jessica Crowley and Payshence Erb competed on the Lakers' 13 and under team that also went on to Nationals. With a third place showing at the Stale finals in Gaylord, the Lakers qualified for the July 12-20 event held in Cocoa Beach, Fla. After making it out of pool play, the 13 and under Lakers dropped two games in the "big” tournament. Jessica Crowley's last game of the tournament was probably her best, as she helped her team's cause with seven rebounds. It was the third trip to the National Championships for this local team and Erb and Jessica Crowley were keys to their success over the years. They now hope to use their hoop experiences at the high school level. Leslie Crowley. Jessica's sister, also played in a National event for the 10 and under Lakers. A Stale championship squad, lhe 10 and under team finished in the top 20 of 70 teams atlhe Nationals in Orlando, Fla. In the tournament, the 10 and under team lost two games by four total points and lost a game by nine markers to the National Champions. Leslie Crowley was also voted onto the AAU AU-Michigan team, which recognizes the top players of each age group. She averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds and had 25 points and 10 rebounds in a 44-41 win against the Flint Swish. Viking netters finish third at Lakewood Invite Jaycees sponsor mini-golf night The Hastings Jaycees are sponsoring a miniature golf night at Captain Lucky's in Hastings on Aug. 28. Proceeds from games will be donated to Love Inc. There will be putt putt golf, video games, batting cages, and a driving range available. The cost for a game of golf is S3 for adults and $2 for kids The project will be running from 5-9 p.m. The Hastings Jaycees are a leadership train­ ing and service organization. Members are between the ages of 21-39. Prospective members may attend the Jaycees meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings at 7 p.m. or call Linda Colvin at 945-2208 or Susanne Parker at 945-9454. Lakewood's tennis grabbed a first and a second place at the Lakewood Invitational held at Caledonia High last Saturday. The host Vikings finished third in lhe four-team event with 17 points. Caledonia won top honors with 30 points, Pickney was second with 23 points and Albion finished fourth with 10 points. At No. 1 singles, Lakewood’s Page Foley won her flight with two triumphs. . Foley first beat her opponent from Albion 6-0. 6-0 and then edged Caledonia's No. 1 player in three sets, 6-2.3-6,6-1. At No. 3 doubles the Vikings' pair of Amy Erdman and Dani Mulholland won two out of three matches to finish in second Clarification The fifth place team at lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce golf outing was I.C.S. Travel. Team members were Susie Baum. Jen Kuzava. Dave Kuzava and Benue Kuzava. The Banner had printed the scores for the top three teams al the outing -EUntieth Mid, Hastings' Jason Fuller putts a ball from long distance at the Barry County golf meet at the Mullenhurst Golf Course last Thursday. The Saxons placed second out of nine teams at the season opening event. place. Erdman and Mulholland beat Albion 6-0, 6-3, lost to Caledonia 64). 6-2 and came back to edge Pickney's pair 7-5.4-6.7-2. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1996 — Page 11 Middleville gymnast wins two golds at Junior Olympics One gold medal at the Junior Olympics is a super achievement. Two gold medals, well words can not describe the magnitude of such an accomplishment. Middleville's Zach Wiercnga recently won two golds in gymnmastics at the Junior Olympics in New Orleans. Wiercnga scored a first place in the floor exercise (8.15) and a second first on the high bar (6.10). He also was fourth on the vault (8.15) and eighth on the still rings (5.55). Overall, the Middleville gymnast placed fifth in the individual competition, while the Michigan team that he competed registered a bronze performance. The nine day event began with the usual opening ceremonies that featured Ban Conner, a former gymnastic great The team competition also was held on the first day. In New Orleans, lhe Junior Olympians were given the opportunity to compete on the same equipment that was used at the Olympic games in Atlanta. Wiercnga. 10. competes in Level 4 and trains out of Kentwood Gymnastics. The sport usually takes Wierenga to lhe Kentwood gym four days a week. Co-ed softball planned Van Koevering family set national drag record Dan Van Koevering, and his son Andy, set a national drag car record last weekend in Muncie. Ind. What was even more impressive about their feat was lhe fact that the race just happened to be their first competition of the season The Van Koevering team won the IHRA World Championship Series Points Meet in the M Stock Automatic drag class. The winning time 12.86 seconds, breaking the former mark of 13.15 seconds. That equals out to a blazing speed of 103.32 miles per hour. Father Dan drove the 1978 Delta '88 Royale to the record, while Andy, his 18year-old son. worked as the crew chief. The car checked out at 4,020 pounds which was within lhe rules for the 1/4 mile drag strip event. Extra assistance, according to Dan Van Koeveimg. came from J.P.T., Inc. in Eaton Rapids, Bob Makley from Valvoline, Tri City Competition Engines, Jeltema The Coed Slow Pitch Softball League will play game* on Tuesday evenings for the fall season. Games will be played at Fish Hat­ chery Park in Hastings beginning on Sept. 3 and continue into late October. Teams are re­ quired lo send a representative to the organizational meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29 Two other local drivers in lhe Kalamazoo Speedway point standings are Middleville's Larry Dahlke Jr. (I6lh) and Hastings' Joe Bush (21st. Laie Models). This Saturday there will be another threein-one show with the first race set for 7 p.m. 1-96 Speedway Hastings' Jack Thomas won the first heat and finished ninth in the 21-car A Main event for Sprint Bandits at 1-96 on Satin day. In the IMCA Modified* division, Hastings' Joe Baker took second in heat three, while Alto's Jake Meyerink was third in heat two. Baker then went on two a second-place finish in the A Main race, while Meyerink was 13th. Ihrec area drivers — Freeport's Ben Christy and Lany Van Putten and Hastings’ Ben Curtis took part in the Street Stocks division. Christy was fourth in the A Main, Van Putten grabbed sixth and Curtis finished in ninth place. Van Putten had earlier took second in the first heal, while Curtis was third in the third heal. al 6:30 p.m. in room B-125 of Hastings High School. The team roster and registration fee of $190 is due Aug 29. The Coed Softball League is open to players at least 18 years of age and out of high school. If there are questions, contact Lyndy at the YMCA Office. 945-4574. Softball SCORES Hastings Women's Softball Standings Team W-L Good Time Pizza............................................. 11-1 HAS Machine................................................ 10-2 Pennock Hospital........................................... 10-2 True Value......................................................... 8-4 Olde Towne Tavern......................................... 6-6 J-Ad Graphics................... . ............................... 5-7 Goodenough's Goodies................................... 4-7 Piston Ring......................................................... 3-9 Hastings Mutual...... ........................................1-10 Jarman Construction.......................................1-11 Game results Monday, Aug. 12 — H A S Machine 5, Good Time Pizza 12; True Value 22, J-Ad Graphics 6; Goodenough’s Goodies 7, Hastings Mutual 0. Game results Tuesday, Aug. 13 — Pennock Hospital 14, Olde Towne Tavern 4; Good Time Pizza 26. Jarman Construction 0; H A S Machine 13, Hastings P-Ring 3. Delton Women’s Softball Le^ue FINAL STANDINGS Mid-Lakes Printing/ Chemco Tank.............................................. 11-1 Liberty Group..................................................10-2 Goff Products.................................................... 9-3 Budweiser........................................................... 8-4 Clancy Realtors................................................. 5-7 Williams Funeral Home Beverly's Hair Co........................................5-7 McCormock Enterprises................................ 3-9 RAH Discount................................................... 3-9 Hickory Corners Garage.............................. 0-12 Delton Tournament Results — Aug. 3. Champions were Mid-Lakes Printing/Chemco Tank; Runner-up was Liberty Group. Hastings Men’s Softball league Final Standings RadDtvHoa W-L Woodland Townhouse....................................14-2 Hastings Chrysler. ....................................... 12-4 Carpenter Plumbing.......................................10-6 Olde Towne Tavern (red).............................. 8-8 Powers Service........... ..................................... 8*8 Cappon/Thornapple Motor*........................ 6-10 Paganos..............................................................5-11 Olde Towne Tavern....................................... 1-15 Btae Divirioa TNR.................................................................... 15-1 Hastings Mutual............................................. 12-4 Jannaa Courtrwfirwi....................................... 11-4 Wiiders/Halifax................................................. 8-8 Hastings San. Serv......................................... 6-10 Hartings MPG................................................ 3-11 Bill’s Safety Service..................................... 3-11 Rudd’s No Preference.................................. 3-13 Home Rua Champs - D. Miller 13, M. ■kb 13. ____ ~ ,... . ... r. MTO 10, Bins MBS 7; TNR 18, Mutual 8; Paganos 7, OTT 0; On (red) 7. Cappoa 0; Woodland 12, Chrysler 9; Jarman 9, Halifax/Wilders 6; Carpenter 34. Powers 22. DeAoit Men’s Modifled Ftami Standings For two... Dan Van Koevering and his car In action at the 1991 N.H.R.A. Northstar Nationals in Brainerd. Minn. Van Koevering, along with his son and crew chief, Andy recently set a drag car record. (Photo provided) Competition Engines, the Victor Gasket Company and lhe rest of the Van Koevering family. Berlin Raceway Veteran driver Bob Holley continued his winning streak by roving to victory in the 40-lap feature race for Late Models Saturday at Beilin. Middleville's Rob Lewis, who led early in the race, finished third. Holley increased his lead in the point standings and now has 814. Lewis is sixth with 571. Another Middleville racer. Dave Sensiba, is 27th with 29 points. International championship auto racing Jasper Modified Late Models will join lhe Berlin Late Models, Sportsman cars and Super Stocks in a four-in-one program Saturday at the paved one-half mile Marne oval. Kalamazoo Speedway Holley's week opened Wednesday, but his first win happened <»n Thursday Holley, competing in the Kalamazoo Klash IV at the Speedway took home lhe $15,000 first place money. The event, originally scheduled for Wednesday night, had to be postponed because of rain showers. Bob Senneker finished third, one lap off the pace. Hastings' Joe Bush ended up ninth in lhe 65-car field. Winston Cup stars Kenny Schrader and Johnny Benson Jr. were both scheduled to race in lhe klash IV, but had prior commitments that forced them to miss the Thursday ram date In the speedway's Limited Late Model feature on Saturday. Delton's Brandon Lyons finished fifth. Lyons placed second in the A feature and currently is 14th in the point standings John Ter Meer, of Gun Lake, had a great run. winning lhe B hea' and taking second in the B feature in his class. Brad Shellenbarger is 20<h in the Factory Stock standings and had a 17th place finish in the A feature last Saturday. Steve Carter is now in 15th place and scored a 16th in the A feature, rookie Bnan Bergakker had to drop out of the B feature due to mechanical problems. Delton's Gabe High was 13th in lhe Limited Late Model A feature and Middleville's Ron Finkbeiner ended up 14th in the A feature for Late Models. Jennie Doyle launches a jump shot from outside in a recent varsity basketball practice at Middleville High. The girts' prep season opens on Tuesday, Aug. 26. and the Middleville team will face Detton on that date. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS’ CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 27 Registration for all new elementary students who were not enrolled Team W-L Ed Cole’s Towing........................................... 15-3 Goff Products........................... .......................13-3 Tujax/Gofeo..................................................... 12-4 Thomas Concrete............................................11-5 Hickory Shoes................................................... 7-9 Indep./Sajo’s....................................................6-10 Stoneburner Plumb........................................ 5-11 Mid-Lakes........................................................ 5-11 Red Lobster......................................................4-12 Two teams tied for league will play-off at a date yet to be determined. Fall Sports Preview when school closed in June will be conducted In the building the students are to attend. Elementary registration will be on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 21 and 22, from 900 am. to 12D0 noon and from 1D0 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. Registration tor NEW High School students will be on Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Aug. 19,20,21 and 22, from 900 am. to 1200 noon and from 100 p.m. to 300 p.m. Registration for NEW Middle School students will be on Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Aug. 19,20,21,22 and 23, from 800 am. to 300 p.m CLASSES lor ALL STUDENTS BEGIN on TUESDAY, AUG. 27,IMS. ALSO, ALL NEW STUDENTS SHOULD BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. High School Sports Season In the August >9 Issue of THS HASTINGS BANNER. Don't miss our previews with stories and team photos of football, girls' basketball, boys' A girls' cross coun- HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Incoming freshman and new students are invited to meet on Wednesday. Aug. 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the High School lecture hall for an orientation program. On Tuesday. Aug. 27, all students are to report to homerooms at tennis for Hostings and Delton. 8:15 am. Under the continued policy of closed campus, students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch ($1.50) or carry a sack lunch beginning August 27. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Letters regarding orientation and class schedules were mailed to ell Middle School students. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, all Middle School students are to report to their homebase rooms al 8:15 am. Under the continued policy ol closed campus, students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch ($1.50) or cany a sack lunch beginning August 27. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM'S HOURS (1996-97) PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Kindergarten... (Monday Thursday) 7:35 am. to 200 p.m. 7:35 am. to 1027 am. (Friday morning) (Friday afternoon) And...don't miss any of our . complete fall high school > sports coverage for all KA five Barry County Schools. We're available at the newsstand or by sub­ scription. Just call R ■1 11:30 am. to 2:00 p.m. Grades 1-5 735 am. to 2.00 p.m. CENTRAL, NORTHEASTERN. SOUTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 8:20 am. to 11:08 am. Kindergarten... (Morning) 11:57 am. to 2:45 p.m. (Afternoon) Grades 1-5 8.20 amto 2:45 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL 8:15 am. to 2:50 p.m. HIGHSCHOOL 8:15 am. to 2:55 p.m. Administration 9464400 Bus Information Central Elementary 9484423 Southeastern Elementary 9484419 Northeastern Elementary 9484421 Middle School 94M404 Pleasantview Elementary 758-3361 High School 9484409 9484418 The Hastings Banner 1952 N. Broadway, Hartings, Ml 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1996 Rutland family barred from obstructing rail trail progress by Mandy Habel Staff Writtr K Rutland Township family will continue to be barred from trying to keep people off a proposed recreation trail and cannot even set foot on the land until further notice, accord­ ing to a ruling in Barry County Court Wednesday. District Judge Gary Holman granted a con­ tinuance on a temporary restraining order that had been issued to adjacent property owners Blanche Munjoy and her son and daughter in law, Douglas and Laura Munjoy, until there is more information about prop­ erty rights. The court action was taken after workers hired by the Village of Middleville were cleaning the trail two weeks ago when Blanche Munjoy tried to keep them off the section near her property. As they were mov­ ing through, she stood in front of the end loader, blocking it, and demanded that they leave. Workers were unable to proceed fur­ ther down the trail. The Village of Middleville, which bought about 800 square feet of trail land in Rutland Township, asked for the temporary restrain­ ing order against the Munjoy family. The Munjoys" attorney. David Tnpp, said their position is that the property deeds to the right of way insist that the property be used for railroad purposes or telegraph lines only. However, he has not been able to ob­ tain information from the Penn Central title. "For those reasons I have no objection to the court continuance until 1 check on that," he said. "However, the village has things they need to do before they can use it." Attorney Rob Longstreet who represented the village, said the Rails-to-Trails Conser­ vancy. which deeded land to Middleville, re­ ceived a title from the railroad company that had an investing deed back in the late 1800s. "The opinion of the state was that conver­ sion of railroads to recreational use is a valu­ able and valid public service." Longstreet said. Holman said the issue is a narrow one and the hearing was not intended to decide on the issue of chain of title because there is not enough information to do so. He said it was best to rule for a continuance until they could learn more about the situation. "My decision was based on a status quo and limited information." the judge said. Other issues that are involved in this situ­ ation. he said, are of interest to many. "That may be a conflict based on an ordi­ nance." he said. Holman suggested that representatives from all of the governmental units involved get together and see if they can resolve these problems, settling out of court. "They were elected to represent lhe people in their areas to decide what is best." he said. If the issue of property rights was to be litigated, he said, the court would have to look at the history of the land and base a de­ cision on that. "It would be an impartial decision that may not be based on the good of all of these communities.” he said. The village successfully completed a deed last February that allowed it to purchase 4.5 linear miles of abandoned railroad property that goes through Thomapple. Irving, and Rutland townships. Rutland Township has expressed opposi­ tion to having the trail on its property con­ verted to recreational use. but both Thomap­ ple and Irving townships voted in support of it The Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion had agreed to give the village a $15,000 grant to purchase the rail corridor as long as none of this money was used to purchase the section in the opposing township. Middleville Village attorney Jeff Youngsma said the village eventually pur­ chased the approximately 800 square feet of trail in Rutland Township with village funds and with help from the Thomapple Trail As­ sociation. There had been incorrect reports that Rut­ land Township had denied a request for a spe­ cial use permit for the trail. Rutland Township Supervisor Robert Ed­ wards said the unit could not possibly have denied the village a special use permit, as was reported in last week's Sun and Newt because the village has not yet approached lhe Rutland Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion to apply for one, nor has it shown site plans. Any group or individual who wants to des­ ignate or make changes lo land is required to TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF . REVISED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL; INCREASE IN ESTIMATE ONCOSTS Pleasant Lake Area Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District apply for and be granted a special use permit before doing so. he said. If not, they are vio­ lating an ordinance This ordinance stands because the Rutland Township Board members like to make sure that land is guaranteed to be safe before any changes are made. Laura Munjoy added that lhe village may have planned to approach the board about this but requested to be on the agenda too late. Village Manager David Arkmg is still new to lhe area, but former Village Manager Everil Manshum said in the past that he had approached Edwards and asked if he could speak at one of its meetings, and was told the board would have to be contacted first. Manshum said he did not get a chance to speak. Edwards said this was because Rutland Township had not been approached by him until the last minute. The supervisor said lhe township is not trying to attack anyone, it just feels that procedures have not yet been followed and should be before anything further happens. The Township Board, he said, has a long standing policy that converting the railroad corridor into a recreation area might not be safe because of how clou' some people's homes are to the corridor. The corridor is within 12 feet of some of those homes." he said. Neighbors in the past also have expressed concerns because their children play in their back yards and could be susceptible to harm. Thomapple Trails Association board member Rick Moore had mentioned that ATTEND OUR 10th Edward Jones Seminar 08-03-005-045-00, -10. -50 08-03-005-046-00. -10. -20. -30 C8-03-005-047-00. -40. -50 08-03-005-048-00 08-03-005-056-00 08-03-005-057-00 08-03-005-058-00 08-03-005-059-00 08-03-005-060-00 08-03-005-061-00 08-03-005-062-00 08-03-005-063-00 08-03-005-064-00 08-03-005-065-00.-10 08-03-008-028-00 08-03-008-029-00 08-03-008-030-00 08-03-008-031-00 08-03-008-032-00 08-03-008-033-00 08-03-008-034-00 08-03-008-035-00 08-03-008-036-00 08-03-100-001-00 08-03-100-002-00 08-03-100-003-00 08-03-100-004-00 08-03-100-005-00 08-03-100-006-00 08-03-100-007-00 08-03-100-008-00 08-03-100-009-00 08-03-100-010-00 08-03-100-011-00 08-03-100-012-00. -50 08-03-100-014-00 08-03-100-016-00 PUTNAM MUTUAL FUNDS - Mr. John P. Nickodemu* SEMINAR TOPICS: INVESTING FOR GROWTH k INCOME AND HOW TO PLAN FOR f ROWTH NOW - FOR MOREINCOME LATER! Tuesday, September 10, 1996 • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Desserts and Refreshments Middle Villa Inn, 4611 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville Please, Call For Reservations Now! Call (616) 945-3246 (24 Hour Reservation Line) Due to the overwhelming popularity of this seminar, SEATING IS LIMITED RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - Call (616) 945-3246 • Feel Free to Bring an Interested Friend • Tf, i, rwntwr ui oHw to hA nor . solicitation ol an otter to buy any ncuritits. Such offering ts made only by prospectus which will be made available at the scanner ' Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 Mark D. Christensen Investment Representative • NOTICE • PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY RESOLUTION AMENDING SCHEDULE OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES WHEREAS, the Prairieville Township Board has authority under the Prairieville Township Building Code Ordinance to establish by Resolution a schedule of fees for the issuance of building permits under Ordinance and to amend the schedule from time to time as the Board deems appropriate; and NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT the estimate of costs for lhe project has increased by more than 10%. WHEREAS, the Prairieville Township Board has previously established such a schedule of fees; and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Barry has made and certified a revised special assessment roll for the district, reflecting said pro posed increase in estimate of costs, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitled lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. THE 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1996. AT 7:00 O'CLOCK PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO CONSIDER THE INCREASE IN ESTIMATE OF COSTS AND TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been report­ ed to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for pub­ lic examination. WHEREAS, the Prairieville Township Board deems it appropriate to amend the schedule of fees to reflect the fact that the Township Incurs additional administra­ tive and enforcement expenses and burdens when an application for a building permit is made after construction has commenced. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the fee for building permits that are applied for after construction has com­ menced shall be 50% greater than the fee that would otherwise apply for such construciton. 2. That, except as amended above, the existing schedule of building permit fees previously established by the Prairieville Township Board shall continue to be in TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THaN AN OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry Dated August 7.1996. effect. 3. That this Resolution shall take effect on September 1,1996. The following resolution was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board on Wednesday, August 14,1996 and is in full compliance with the Open Meeting Act, being 1976. P.A. 267; that a quorum of the Board was present and voted in favor of said resolution; and minutes of said meeting are on file at the Township Hall. Sincerely, Lloyd Goymgs, Supervisor Deborah Dewey -Perry. Clerk Township of Barry MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode In - 4v-*----- —4 — ------ - - - 4- *- r- - 1 me O mortgage m^^DO riunK ■ Schutt and Oto D. Schutt. husband and wHe. to Woodham* Mortgage Corporation. AAortgagee, dated September 7, 19*4. and recorded on September 13, 19*4 in Uber *14, on Fage(*) 482, - - - - 4 - ■ m -4 < WOTTy VvUSXTTy m X^^DOvUS This Month's Featured Program: a special assessment district for the Improvements, which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed Lots and Parcels Numbered. Moore also said that the association has tried to work with the neighbors, but Laura Munjoy says differently. She said that the only contact her family has had with any of those members before Tuesday, Aug. 13, wms last February when they received a post­ card that said they would be neighbors. Edwards said he also has spoken to resi- dents who have said this same thing. Laura said her family acquired a quit claim deed to the property in 1995 and the village acquired one in April of 1996. She felt that since they have had a deed longer than the village, the property should not go to the village Laura also said that the land the village obtained was never actually bought for some reason, but instead was leased Penn Central leased it to the conservancy which could not possibly have sold it to the village it didn't own it. Youngsma said the village purchased the land using funds from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation, the village and as­ sistance from the conservancy. But Laura said the Munjoy family will live under the conditions spelled out by the court action. "We are doing what we are supposed to be doing." she said. She added that though they are still under a restraining order, the village has not won yet because the issue of ownership has not been addressed and there is more information to collect. Moore is lhe first trail advocate to speak to the Rutland board about this situation, which he did last week. Edwards said the board was cordial to him and listened to his point of view. "Moore is an avid person and I respect him, but there are procedures that have to be followed," he said. You Are Invited! Don’t Miss Out! NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thu the Towmhip Boni of the Township of Berry. Berry County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain road improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to certain private roads (the "Improvements”), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954 as amended, has nude its final determination of Pleasant Lake Area Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District Blanche Munjoy said the township was thinking about coming up with an ordinance that would make it impossible for the vil­ lage to use this property. Edwards said this is not the case Edwards added that Munjoy usually will not express her opinions about this situation because she feels it is a conflict of interest. Now that lhe hearing is over, he said, the they would like to hold off on any further decisions until more information is gathered about the deed. Laura Munjoy said she thinks Moore's statement that the section of trail going be­ hind the Barry County Expo Center being available for public use is inaccurate. She believes that lhe only way to get lo the fairgrounds on the trail is to go from Irv­ ing Road to M-37. to the front gale. "Not everyone can use that area," she said. Barry County Fair Board member Don Geukes said none of their property lines connect to the right of way to the trail, therefore whether or not the public is al­ lowed through is not up to them. Another committee member said that lia­ bility would, however, be a concern for them because things have been stolen out near their bam before which "kind of ruins every­ thing." Prairieville Township - ——^4 » 4 •aid Mortgagss to Rest Nationwide Mortgage Cor­ poralton by tweens assignments) dots a January 12. UM, and recorded on April 26. 19*6 In Libor 658. on Page 317, Barry County Records, Michigan, an which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo at the data hereoffhesum of Ninety Three Thousand Two Hundred and 20/100 Dollars (9*3.200JO), 1ndudtog Interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mor­ tgage and at the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sold mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgag­ ed premises, or some part of thorn, at public ven­ due, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, - 4 - a* < -* noon - - - » on -, rv or *m^en^u tabor 10. It*. Said premisos are situated In the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land In the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10. Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as: commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Northeast 1 /4 of said Section 10, thence East 20 rods, thence South 32 rods, thence West 20 reds to the place of begtontno. The redemption period shall be 12 months tram the data of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance wtth 1*48 CL 600.3241a. In which cose the reden-ptton ported shatI be 30 days from the date of such sate. Datod: August 22, 19*6 First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation SHAPMO * ALT. Attorneys 330 E. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 1*0 Troy. Michigan 48083 (810)689-3900 Rte No . *60*07 (V12) NOTICC OF BKNTT8AM FORKCLOSLMC SAAK Default having boon made in lhe conditions oi a certain mortgage, mode the 29th day of December. 19*4. executed by EVEREU. K. BROWN and VALERIE 1. BROWN, husband and wife, of 11048 Wildwood Rood. Shelbyville. Michigan 49344 9673. as Mortgagor, to MAINSTREET SAV­ INGS BANK (formerly Hostings Savings and loan) of 201 E. State Street. Hostings. Mi 4*058, os Mor­ tgagee. and recorded in the Office of the Register oi Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on December 30. 19*4 in Uber 622 of mortgages, on Pogo 222, which mortgage there is doimed at the date of this notice One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Five and 22/100 ($125.385 J2) Dollars for principal and Interest, and per diem In­ terest from the date of August 13. 19*6. at the rate oi 10.00% percent, no suit or proceeding at low or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by sold mor­ tgage. and the power of sole in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. September 19. 1996. at 100 p.m. at the East front door of the Courthouse of the City of Mas tings. ,mtemgan ,| 4 > -. 1-T ,, -I ~ _ 1ror - - U-Ul , -* mar Ming me_ procu notoing -* moforeclosure soles for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bid­ der. at public auction of venue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest thereon at (10.00%) percent per annum, ond as otherwise specified in said mortgage. together with the legal cost* and charges for solo, including the attorney foes as provided by low In said mortgage, the kinds ond premises In said mortgage mentioned ana oesenoea os ronows. ro-wi>. Lot 25 and the vacated oNey odjocenl to the East side thereof, ofso the Westerly 5 foot of Lot 24. The Elm*. Section 8. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West, Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. Together with an easement access to Gun lake described a* commencing ot the Southwesterly comer of said Lot 16: thence Northerly along the West line of said Lot 16 to the waterline of Gun Lake; thence 8 feet Easterly along the North lino of Lot 16: thence Southerly to a point on the South line of said Lot 16 located 10 feet Easterly of the place of beginning; thence Westerly along the South line of Lot 16 to the place of beginning. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A3240 M.C.L. Section 600.3240 (1*48) to six (6) month*. Doted: August 13, 1996 SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE R YOUNGSMA By: Robert J. Longstreet (53546) 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 4*058 (616) *45-34*5 (9/12) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22,1996 — Page 13 Are children credible witnesses? SALEM. S D. (AP) - When Piper Streylc vanished from her rural Canistota home more than a week ago. police were told site left with a man in a black car. The source of that information then picked Robert LeRoy Anderson. 26. of Sioux Falls, out of a photo lineup and said he was the man who did it. That source was Streylc's 3-year-old daughter. When investigators went to the Streyle house, the youngster told McCook County Sheriff Gene Taylor. "My mommy is going to die.** according to court documents. The girl and her 2-year-old brother were found in lhe family's mobile home, unharmed. LEGAL NOTICES: that child development experts and lawyers say have no easy answers. Young children might ignore parents who tell them to put their toys away or stop pulling a sibling's hair, but their antics don't necessarily make them incapable of giving a jury accurate testimony, said Kim Overby, a certified family life specialist in Sioux Falls. "It all depends on her maturity. Some children are ahead of their peers cognitively, and others are behind." she said. Lawyer Rick Johnson, of Gregory, said young children can and have offered key testimony in criminal cases in South Cavity of Barry MJCAnON NOTlCf File No. 96-21956-SE Estate of MARY ELLEN McCANOUSH Deceased. Soooi Security No. 366417-2952 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Sept. 18. 1996 at 9:00 a.m., in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Show Judge of ProSamuel G. McCondhsh requesting that he be ap- MA8Y ELLEN McCANDLISM Her statements to police have raised questions about the reliability of children as witnesses in criminal cases _ questions Approved payment of all bills. Cemetery; sign for Cloverdale Township Pork; rod pine tree seedlings for barrier on land CCC: bid for removal of brush; updates to toning and township manuals; request Prichard s cemetery lot. Adjournment 10 55 p.m. Dakota "Children can testify in front of a jury just like anyone else." Johnson said. A judge determines whether the child is competent to offer testimony, taking the child's maturity into account as well as the subject of the testimony, he said. Overby said some young children pay more attention to details than adults and can accurately describe and report data. Older children are more reliable, she said. who lived at 331 W. (8/22) 40] 40 Happy Birthday Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever borred NEWS, NEWS NEWS Snyd (proposed) personal representative within four months ol the date of publication of this notice. David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS 8 DOHERTY August 25 40 40 (616) 945-9596 Samuel G. McCondhsh 1451 Hammond Rood (8/22) County of Barry BUCATKM N0T1CC File No. 96-21945-K Es*o*v of Lenora AAokloy. Social Security No. 366-14-3305. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your Witoroat in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this Soaring. NOTICE: A hearing was held on August 7 in the probate courtroom. Hostings, Michigan before «Shaw on the petition a* Bak» A MheobrrV__ Asw,mavtiwy k* _ . oe appoiniea ‘U--P ■- personal -I tg nonaia representative of Estate of Lenora Mak ley who liv­ ed at 7910 Brown Rd.. Lake Odessa. Michigan ond who died December 25. 1995. and requesting also the will o< the deceased dated March 17.1996 ond coatcus oe aamnvoa to prooare. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all dotms against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal represenlatl»s or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) peroond representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this • otke Notice is furlhe* given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. Bruce A. Lincoln (P32416) 992 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 374-8816 Ronald Mak ley 7115 Jordon Lake Rd. Woodland. Ml 48897 367-402? (8'22) MCNTTOAGC FOPECLOSURK NOTICt Default having boon made in the terms ond con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by Charles and JuaMa Lindsey, husband and wife, of Freeport. Michigan (Mortgagor) to Household Realty Cor­ poration. (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation datod January 26. 1989 ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. Stalo of Michigan, on March 3. 1989 In Liber 479 on pogo 257. Barry County Records on which mor tgage there is claimed to be due at the dote of this notice the sum of $81.921.77 including interest at the rote of 12.250% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any port thereof NOW. THEREFORE by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that on the 4th day of Oc­ tober. 1996 at 10:00 o'clock A.M.. the undersigned will: at the oast door entrance to the courthouse in Hastings. Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the premise described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may bo necessary to pay the amounts duo on said mortgage, and all logoi costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys foes allow od by law. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the promises. Which sotd promises ore J _ ■*- - J __ ------aoecnoea as«_M toi>vw» The land referred to is situated in the County of Barry. Township of Irving. State of Michigan, is described os follows: That port of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section ’5. Town 4 North Rango 9 West. Irv­ ing Township. Barry County. Michigan Described as: Commencing ot the Northeast corner of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 at a point North 90 degrees East 1318.58 foot from the North 1/4 corner of said section, thence South 0 degrees 19 minutes 21 seconds West 346 feet along the East lino of sold Northwest 1 /4 of the Northeast I /4. thence South 90 degrees We t 469 foot to a point 850 feet East at the West line of said Northeast 1 /4. thence North 0 degrees 23 minutes X seconds East 346 foot parallel with sold West line Northeast 1/4. thence North 90 degrees East 468-58 feet to the place of beginning, subject to o right of way for highway purposes over the North 33 foot thereof TAX ID *08 008-015-004 -X Commonly known as 3255 Sisson Rood The redemption period shall be six months from the data of such sale unless the property is deter mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period •holl be thirty days from the date of such sale Dated August 12. 1996 Mortgagee Household Finance Corporation III Richard I. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway Suite 100 Bloomfield Hills Michigan 48304 2945 (810)645-6415 (9/19) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Notice of Budget Hearing A hearing on the proposed 1996 budget for all funds will be held at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings. Ml, on SEPTEMBER 9,1996 AT 8:30 PM Copies of the proposed budget can be inspect­ ed at the township hall or by appointment with the clerk. j f nil A I » »0j •«>•' '• ■ 4<X - H • •«. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 616/948-9690 or 945-3291 CENA'S First and second shifts, varied hours avaiabie, if not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS of yovr LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can ba read every week In THE Hartings BANNER CCIII...948-8051 k NICK Republican Convention anything but dull What was expected to be a somewhat dull Republican National Convention last week turned out to be anything but. Some in the media had predicted that because the can­ didate was already chosen that no real news would come out of San Diego. Of the four Republican conventions that I've attended and the three I've watched on TV. this was actual­ ly the most exciting and stimulating. Monday night's kick-off with former Presi­ dent George Bush, former President Gerald Ford, General Colin Powell and former First Lady Nancy Reagan was not only touching but sent a strong message of the differences between the two parties. Monday's session and those that followed sent out a strong Republican message promising stronger and safer families, streaming illegal immigration, reinforcing our American heritage, tax cuts to increase take-home pay, and more commonleme welfare reform to add to the historic bill Congress passed two weeks ago. The convention, of course, tried to put the best face on the Republican party. That same effort will be made when the Democrats hold their convention starting on August 26. But if the Republican and Democrat conventions result in people becoming better informed and more interested in how government affects their lives, it can help to rejuvenate our democratic system of government. The low, 17% voter turnout in the recent primary election shows tha» many people are not that interested or feel that their vote doesn't make a difference. This attitude. • When you need to say "WElf~/^k',c' to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Infor#Nation, a subscription to The Hastings BAN Join us for a hlCFCRFAM Ik SOCIAL Earn $500 upon luccauM completion of« two wwk training coum and state certification tjcelent employment opportuni­ ties tor individuals who are rWeresled in the nuikig Md Al shifts available upon hire We otter heath insuance. vacation and Sness benefits end e sterling wage ol $6 68 par hour Classes start SEPTEMBER 4 and end SEPTEMBER 18. The first 6 days of dass wd be horn 8 00AM trti 4 30PM end the lest 4deysofdasswdbefrom6 15AMutol3'00PM Ifyouarerteresled in taking ths dess. pWaei coma to Thomapple Msnr between 8 00AM and 4:30PM. Monday through Fridey to ■ 0U an appkeaton. before AUGUST 28.1996. Applicants chosen to lake the class do not pay for the dass No phone cats please SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th 1:00-3:00 P.M. 'ffiornapple £Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 EO.E. Summerfest Saturday Presbyterian Church Parking Lot Downtown Come help us Celebrate 25 years of Presbyterian Youth Mission Rnmediately following we Hastings Summerfest Parade at... Hastings City Bank's South Parking Lot (Comer of Church and Centre. Downtown Hastings) Grilled Hot Dogs $1.00 All day Pop $1.00 All Day Continuous Entertainment on Main Stage 9:00 A M. to 9:00 P.M. Featuring the music of Becky and Jeff Oexler, Dan Walldorff, The Classic Rock and Roll Sounds of Local Bands. . No-Name live . . Echo . . and Morel Good Bleacher and Chair Seating Available Street Dance 7-9 P.M. Summerfest Parade 11:30 Summerfest 3-3 Basketball (across the street) Hastings City Bank Ice Cream Social 1-3 P.M. Featuring the new Superior |az2 Band (across the street) Summerfest Arts and Crafts (across the street) Proceeds will help fund future mission trips for our youth. Come Downtown and enjoy the day •. • Summerfest Saturday// however, weakens the political process. A democracy like the United States needs voters who are interested and informed. The more people understand that taxes at the federal, state, and local level take 31.3 percent of everything they earn, the more motivated they should be to learn where their money is going and if government really needs that much of their paychecks. Younger people who have the most at risk with current government overspending and overpromising should be especially concern­ ed. There was a youth forum at San Diego where more than 750 young people between 16-25 came from all over the United States to participate in the convention and hold their own programs. 1 was one of the speakers and told them that they should be interested in their government because they're the people most at risk from federal government overspending and overpromising. Sen. Simp­ son and I stressed the need for Social Security reform if the program is to survive for the next 15 years, let alone have anything left when they retire. I got an excellent response to my proposal to preseve and strengthen Soda! Security and was invited to a number of states io speak to college and Junior Chamber of Commerce groups. I hope that efforts are made at the Democratic convention to get young people involved. If government is going to work pro­ perly, we have to increase participation. Our government just won't work on autopilot. will play in the parade and as we serve you! COME JOIN IN THE FUN... ENJOY FREE ICE CREAM AND ENTERTAINMENT!! �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 22, 1996 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Special assessments to pay for Call the Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 I or Kent I or Salt 2 BEDROOM ON LAKE, September-J one, $500 a month. CaD 616-623-8743 ___________ FOR RENT: EFFICIENCY IN HASTINGS. Separate kitchen/dincite bath area, some storage, S300'mo. ♦ deposit A utilities. For application call 616-792-2384. if do response, leave message Xlllli/lies , ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday. August 25 rain or shine, 300 exhibitors, over half under cover. Picnic areas, food services. Show located a: the fairgrounds right in Allegan, Michigan. Free park­ ing. $3 admission 7:30am to 4:30pm. Xational \d\ $529 WEEKLYI Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800426-3075. exL 1400. 24hra.______________________ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED. $120daily Process­ ing mail from your home, for National Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings, for application call 1-617-455-1911, 24 hrs. In Mt iiionain IN MEMORY OF ELDON L. BOUGHTAUNG Date of Death August 23. 1995 Down the road, a mile or so­ ls a place wc often go­ To leave a flower and some tears, Recalling days of early years. Was on a warm summen eve when yju left us here to grieve. An argel took you by lhe hand and led you lo God’s promised land. Knowing your walking streets of gold, visiting with friends both young and old- The pain m our hearts is here to stay, but wc will see you there another day. Missed and loved by, Wife, Lou, Children. Grandchildren, great­ grandchildren, and sisters I hank >on CARD OF THANKS The family of Fen Mead would like to thank everyone who helped to care for and comfort her during her illness and death. The coocern and care of Dr. Wilmanski, Dr. Stiner and all nurses and aides in The Battle Creek Health System Communi­ ty Hospital We thank most hear­ tily the ncties and aides and staff of lhe mutt wonderful care possible by The Barry County Hospice whose service and care is unbelieveable in these times. We can never thank them enough, and only help to support them to help others, Thank God for them alL Thanks to those dear people of the Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish of Coats Grove who served such a nice luncheon and fellowship in our time of sorrow. The beautiful song and sermon given by our g randdaughters, dear sincere husband, Reverend Thomas Graham who was right with us lo the end; thank God for such a friend and relative. Thanks to neighbors and friends for the food, money, phone calls, cards,lovc and support during lhe difficult times of Fern’s last days; God Bless you all. Many thanks to the wonderful service from The Wren Funeral Home and staff. Your expert care of our loved one will never be forgotten. Keith Mead Charlotte Hynes Ronald Mead Julie Graham A Reverend Thomas Graham Timothy Straub (Estella) and Elyse Straub Jon Straub (Sherri) and Brittany \itloinoli\e 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 5 speed, air condition­ ing, standard cab with canvas cover, running boards, runs great In excellent condition. Call 616491-0536 (SOON TO BE LICENSED DAYCARE) has full time open­ ings 1 block from Northeastern School 616-948-3643 < Hamons HAPPY AD Kml I \lalt INDIAN RIVER/MULLET LAKE AREA: 10.01 Beautiful­ ly Wooded Acres adjoining Stale Land with a small creek. Bulldozed driveway and cleared campsite. $18,900, $500 down, $230/mo, 11» Land Contract Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 ABANDONED factory REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until October 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. WHY PAY RENT? New 3 bdrm., 2 bath bo ma, low down payment, tow monthly payment. Southeast Grand RaApids area. Call Warren at Pinnaco Homes, 616491-6961 I or Salt 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM OUTFIT includes couch, tovoseat A chair. Beautiful coton, 1 week old. Must sell! $225. 517-6994148_______________ HAPPY 40th BIRHTDAY Gary Snyder Sents-U-L’s atmd WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 9484094._________ WANTED! PERSON TO OWN AND operate retail candy shop in Hastings area. Low investment. For information call Mrs. Burden's Gourmet Candy Company, Dallas, TX 214-991-8239_______________ WANTED: ROOMATE, FEMALE preferred, house in Middleville area, $400 month plus half of utilities. 616-7954065 (•arai^e Salt GARAGE SALE. THE SALE AT 1170 SHEFFIELD ROAD, HICKORY CORNERS FOR AUGUST 22ND & 23RD HAS BEEN CANCELLED. LOOK FOR FUTURE DATE. MULTI-FAMILY BARN SALE Augutl 23 A 24, 13597 BrooUodgc Road, Hickory Cornen, between Hkkrxy Roal * Gilkey Lake Road, 9a-7p, something for everyone old A new Hem,__________________ BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Scrta Firm mattress set 1 month old. Coat $1,300 new, must sell! $300. 1-517-6994148_____________ YARD SALE 1008 fcdunk Ute Rond, Angntf 22 A 23. BEAUTIFUL WHITE A GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress 1 week old. Cort $600., Sacrifice $250.1-517-6994148 YARD SALE, 4S7W. APPLE, Hastings, August 24, 9nm-5pm COMBINATION STORM WINDOWS with screens $5 each. Call for sizes. Also old outside door with oval glass and intercut wood trim. 945-3087 after 5pm.__________________ FOR SALE: Kitchen table A 4 chain. Phone 945-5381______ QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTLRPEDIC firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 2 months old. Cost $800 new, sacrifice for $250. 1-517-6994148 IIa\int u S* na i \ HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint. Call Randaon, 945-2545___________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randaon, 616-945-2545_______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FASTI ’Home and income property* Debt consolidatton*Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-899-968-2221 Free consultation. INTERNET-SERVICE as tow as $9.95 a month. See our ad in this weeks Reminder or call BIT at 945-3045________________ OUR HOUSE ADULT FOSTER CARE has available a double occupancy room. Can be used an large single occupancy. Immediate poaession. 616-948-9433 _______________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Jot Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Can 945-9888. SEAL COATING A CRACK REPAIR. 20 years experience. Willie Munay^^SZ-SoB SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, call Steve’s Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing nr laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST WANTED Excellent pay & benefits, new office, com­ puterized, 4-5 days per week, busy, friendly office, experience preferred but not necessary Apply to ad #478 C/O J-Ad Qrapltics 8.0. Box 188 Hastings, Mi 49858 YARD SALE. 811 S. Washing­ ton, Hasting,. Thunday, 22nd. Friday, 23rd, 9-5pm.________ YARD SALE. One dsy only! Friday, Aagut ard. 1102 Ckwdale Rond, by comer ol Cedar Creek Road. II, Ip »,inh<l AIRLINE BAGGAGE HANDLERS A customer service rep. Apps are dreg screened. Aviation Ground Services, $5.50/hr ♦ . 616-956-0924_______________ FULL OR PART TIME NAIL TECH. Call for more inform*ttoo, 945-5353_______________ LOOKING FOR PERSON experienced in welding, wood­ working and spray painting. $5/hr., lunch included, Tuesday thro Thursday 6 am4:30 pm. Pfcaae call 517-852-9743 THE NEWLY-DEVLEOPED BATTLE CREEK In-School BoyOirl Scout Program is seek­ ing enthusiastic and dedicated individuals for following positions: PROGRAM COODIN ATOR This full time career position will manage the Program, including community develop­ ment, collaborating with educa­ tor!, fund raising, managing personnel, and dexigining curri­ culum. Successful candidate will experience in cunent elemeotary education goals wvt pnuosopniex, supervising rmii , learn management, and recruit­ ing and motivating volunteers. Bachelor! degree preferred. PROGRAM LEAD CLASS­ ROOM FACILITATOR This full-time seasonal position will implement the delivery of the In-School Boy/Giri Scout Program within the various participating schools. Individual will be responsible for assisting Program Coordinator with assigned duties, as well as super­ vising Classroom Facilitator and of achievement and materials inventory. The position requires an individual who has experi­ ence working with children, is an excellent role model, and posaeases excellent leadership, communication, and organiza­ tional skills. PROGRAM CLASSROOM FACILITATOR This full-time seasonal position win be accountable for the deliv­ ery of In-School Boy/Giri Scout in the assigned classrooms. The successful candidate must have experience working with child­ ren and must be an excellent role model. The individual must be organized, enthusiastic and adaptable with excellent communiraiton skills. For consideration, submit resume and cover letter, indicat­ ing which position yoc are applying for and salary require­ ments to: Glowing Embers Giri Scout Council 1011 W. Maple Street, Kalamazoo, Ml 49008. HELP WANTED: We are looking for a dependable and responsible person for the posi­ tion of office clerk. This job requires experience in multi line phone system, data entry and customer service. Must be accu­ rate in typing and spelling. Approx 30 hours a hour. Please send resume* to Ad 8479, %J- Ad Graphics, PO Box 188, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058 Algonquin dam repairs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Official action is under way to create a special assessment tax district to finance re­ pairs of a dam and establish a normal lake level for Algonquin Lake in Rutland Charter Township. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers last week authorized the county Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer and county Prosecutor Dale Crowley lo initiate action to establish the lake level, which ultimately will be decided in Circuit Court, and directed Shaffer to enact a special assessment roll. After public hearings about the matter and before any construction, lhe roll has to be submitted to the County Baird for final ap­ proval. Total cost for the project has not been de­ termined. but an engineer from EARTH Tech in Grand Rapids said repairs might be in the neighborhood of $110,000 to $150,000. "Anyone (with deeded access) in the plat that... can use the lake, a walking access or whatever, they would be assessed because they can use the lake." Shaffer said "Our idea is to charge those folks who have the right to the lake according to their deed, whether access or lakefront... That’s the fairest way to look at it based on other assessments that have been done throughout the county and throughout the state of Michigan." said Pat Sharpe, president of the Algonquin Lake Community Association. The special tax district would pay for needed repairs for the Algonquin Lake dam. owned by lake property owners who are re­ sponsible for its maintenance and repair, and other costs of the overall project. About 260 property owners, at a meeting of the Algonquin Lake Community Associa­ tion last month, voted unanimously to re­ quest lhe establishment of an assessment district and normal lake level. * Caledonia boy drowns in river A 22-month-old Caledonia boy died last Thursday after drowning in lhe Thornapple River. Adam Walsh of 8908 Kraft Ave. was found 15 to 20 feet off shore at the Indian Valley Campground in Thomapple Town­ ship. Sheriffs deputies said the boy probably was unsupervised near the water when he fell or waded into the river. Deputies said no witnesses have said that they saw Walsh go into the water. Walsh was pulled out by a fisherman and brought to shore, where CPR was started immediately. Deputies said CPR was begun about 10 to 15 minutes after the boy had gone into the water. Walsh was taken lo the Pennock Hospital emergency room, where doctors attempted unsuccessfully for one hour to revive him. Grand Rapids girl injured in jet ski accident A Grand Rapids girt suffered a broken leg after she wu struck by a jet ski on Gun Lake Monday afternoon. Kegan Gales. 8. wu a passenger on a jet ski operated by her father, Tony Gales. 42. of Grand Rapids. Barry County SherifTs deputies say Gales made a left turn in front of another jet ski operated by Robert Brandt. 33, of Grand Rapids. Brandt attempted to avoid hitting the Gales' watercraft, but wu unable to avoid hitting Kegan in the leg. Tony Gales and Brandt were not injured in the incident. Kegan Gales wu taken to Pen­ nock Hospital with a compound fracture of her left leg and wu transferred to Butter­ worth Hospital, where she is listed in fair condition. Sheriffs Department Manne deputies are still investigating lhe accident. MILLAGE, cont from page 6 district would have revenue increases in 1997 of $13,523; individual township increases vary, but would total about $150,000. Commissioner Tim Burd said he agreed that the proposal for allocated millage is confusing. "I’m opposed to the idea (of lhe proposal) anyway," he said. Burd also wondered why lhe townships couldn’t individually ask vot­ ers for their own allocated millage on c township ballot question. Commissioner Rod Goebel said he didn’t think lhe county should levy its entire fixed millage rate if the proposal passes in November. The County Road Commission decided not to appear before the County Board last week to discuss another millage try for the asphalt plant The need for dam restoration emerged in June when a partial failure of the dam threat­ ened public health, safety and welfare of county residents, county officials said. That's when a 36-inch pipe leading from the dam spillway lo a box culvert under Stale Road partially collapsed after heavy rains swelled lake waters To take pressure off the dam, an emergency spillway was constructed. "We need to get the situation (permanently) corrected out where we’re at in relationship to lhe dam." Sharpe said. "This has lo be done as soon as we can." Shaffer said the circuit court judge will de­ termine what the high and low lake levels will be at the lake. Algonquin Lake property owners will be suggesting the levels they want and the judge will take their ideas into consideration, he said. "A preliminary engineering study has been done (for the project)." Man held in credit card misuse HASTINGS — City police arrested a 17-year-old Middleville man Monday on charges of illegally using customer credit card numbers Hastings City Police detectives said Trevor A. Eaton obtained credit card numbers from two K mart customers and used them to charge $520 worth of calls to phone sex lines. Detectives said Eaton used the credit card numbers from June 18 until July 15. Eaton was arraigned on five counts of knowingly retaining and possessing credit card numbers from another person without consent. Each count is punishable by up to four years in prison. Youth held on drug, gun charges HASTINGS — City police arrested a 17-year-okl and a 15-year-old on drug related charges earlier this month. Hastings City Police detectives said three males in second ward park were observed after approaching a; other male holding something under a sweatshirt. Detectives said the 15year-old dropped a quarter-pound bag of marijuana, while other people connected came up to him. Detectives said all people involved were detained. Detectives said that while being detained, Jason A. Thompson. 17, of Nashville, threw a .25 automatic handgun on the ground that was found to be stolen out of Vermontville. Thompson was arraigned Aug. 13 on possession of a stolen firearm, a 10-year felony. Detectives said the juvenile was charged with possession with attempt to deliver marijuana. Delton man arrested in assault HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Delton man has been arraigned on a charge of assault and battery after Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested him Aug. 13. Deputies said a 25-year old Delton woman told them she had come from a trailer owned by Christopher R. Antolovich, 35, of Delton. She said that during a fight over a recent breakup, be grabbed her by the hair and throat, forced her to her knees and demanded that she get out. Deputies said the woman showed them b ruses on the right side of her neck, nose and right ear and pointed out several scratches on her knees and legs. She said the nose and ear injuries were inflicted by Antolovich Saturday night, but that the neck marks were from earlier in the evening. Deputies said she told them Antolovich struck her in the face with the back of his hand. When deputies talked to Antolovich, they said he claimed the woman had hit him in the right foot, causing a blood spot on his right sock. Deputies said he told them he had grabbed her by the shoulders to get her to cahn down. * — ......... ,u,u — He said Monday night/Tuesday morning, the woman and a friend had come to the trailer and woke him up becaiise she wanted to get back together. Antolovich said when he told her he didn’t want her around, they began to argue and she started to trash the place. He said he grabbed her by the shoulders until she settled down. Deputies took the woman to her mother's house, gave her a business card, a complaint number and domestic violence information. Nashville man held in domestic assault MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — Sheriffs deputies arrested a Nashville man on a charge of domestic violence Aug. 14. Joseph F. Cooper, 33, of Nashville, was arrested after a 27-year-old victim told them she didn’t need them and she wanted to forget about the complaint. Deputies said she appeared very nervous and afraid to speak with them in front of Cooper. When the two were interviewed separately, deputies said the woman said the two had argued and that Cooper became more aggressive in grabbing and pushing her. She said he threw her into a closet door iu the bedroom and grabbed her by the neck and choked her when she tried to leave. Deputies said the woman told them he had hit her in the face with a closed fist at least three times. Deputies said the woman told them she tried to call the police, but Cooper would not allow her to, but was able when he went to the bathroom. Deputies said the frame on the bathroom door was damaged with the trim separated from the frame. Deputies also said the closet door had been knocked off its track, which the woman said was due to the fight. Deputies said she insisted that nothing be done because if Cooper was arrested she said he would probably kill her the next day. When deputies talked to Cooper, he said the woman had been drinking and he grabbed her to keep her from driving away. When he went into the bathroom to collect his thoughts, the said the woman crashed through the door, breaking the doorjamb. Deputies said Cooper had one scratch mark on his right upper arm and three scratches below the belt line. No injuries in van-truck accident BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township Police officers responded lo a van-dump track accident Friday. Police said a van driven by Carol A. Noel, 44, of Delton, was eastbound on Osborne Road near Kellogg School Road and was attempting to turn into a driveway when she was broadsided by the westbound dump truck, driven by Donald B. Stillman, 42, of Delton. There were no injuries reported. Stillman was cited for failure to produce an updated commercial drivers license. Police said they will be conducting a speed estimation to determine if further citations need to be issued. Driver sought after accident HOPE TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police post responded to an abandoned car that had been involved in an accident late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Troopers said the car was found at the intersection of M43 and Shultz Road, with the front end on top of a large piece of cement. Troopers said there was a great deal of damage to the front end from hitting the cement. The passenger side of the windshield was cracked and pushed out. Troopers speculate this was probably from lhe passenger not wearing a seat belt and hitting his head on the windshield. Troopers said they found an empty six-pack container or beer. The floor of the front passenger seat had two empty bottles, another was found under the front passenger seat, a fourth was found on lhe console between the two front bucket seats and a fifth was found on the driver’s side floor. The sixth bottle was not found. Troopers also found a driver's log book on the passenger side. Troopers said they also found the key still in the ignition and the doors unlocked. Troopers said no skid marks were found, but two short marks indicate the driver probably did not apply the brakes until three or four feet from the cement. Troopers believe the driver did not stop for the stop sign on Shultz Road at M43. When troopers tried to contact the vehicle's owner, the owner’s daughter said she was a track driver making a delivery to Ohio. This was confirmed by the woman's employer. The employer said be believed the car was driven by the man whose name was on the tog book found in the car. but he was not certain. The owner's daughter said it was not uncommon for lhe man to drive her mother’s car Troopers said she told them her mother leaves the keys in the ignition and believes the man has her permission to drive the car. Troopers said the case is still open, pending contact with the suspect and prosecutor's review. The Police Beat does nol publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-08-29.pdf 560a76f31fa01c6da7ee05595e0c44bb PDF Text Text Fall sports start soon Cemetery issue will not return See Beginning Page 12 See Page 2 See glimpses of Summerfest See Pages 10 and 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12** HASTINGS PUBLK LIMUUT ms cmuros Hastings ►ut)' ic I • or ar, 121 5« 3wrcti St. Hastings, MI 4^v56 ANNER WSIIHGS.MI 430581893 Hastings THURSDAY. AUGUST 29. 1996 VOLUME 1t2. NO. 35 News Briefs City, Hanover developers still hope for accord Woodland plans Its Homecoming Woodland', annual Labor Day Weekend Homecoming celebration ia tel for Friday. Aug 31. through Monday, Sept 2. The Woodland E<ki fuh fty and Woodland United Methodut Church ! ice cream nodal will start dungs, along with a aaen'i and coed softball tournaments. Saturday will beday full of e»e«a that include aria and cofts. food boofca. a parade at 1 pan. w.th Eugene Readier aa grand nunbaLgarnea for the chaldnn and the perennial I tone CM chicken barbecue. Sunday Will tee a community wonhip service and a concert ia the evening >1 tne McinooiK cuisvo wild the Woodland Goapei Quartet and the Grirahaws. Softball tournament! will finiah up on Monday. Honor* program slated ter Get 12 WOOD-TV penoaality Warren Reynolds will bo master at cercmonier for the MainStroer Saving! Bank Honora program produced by the Hasting! Jayceei al 7 pjn. Satortay. Oct 1Z The cenmony will honor outnanding dozens of Barry Camay between the agmofZl and 39. Other sponsors will include J-Ad Graphics. WBCH Radio. Felpanoch, HUmon Equipment ThoraappicMaKtr and the County Seat Reynolds doei the 'Positively Michigan'for News 8 and he haamrved as sports director for many yean. He stanedm WOOD-TV hi I9M. The layceea also have secured the services cf the Mad-Ufcea Cbona of the Sweet Adelines and Onag Mathew! for Categories for honors win include outstanding EMT/paaamedic. young edacaaor. young retiftoos leader, young government leader, young farmer, young fitness leader, young person and tanilyoftheyem. Winners of the focal awards win be eligibie for the statewide cortest For more information about the honors program at to order tickets. call Paul Ballinger at 948-9915 or Andrea Purdunn 945-3448. Cystic fibrosis chairs named The chairpersons have been announced for the area cynic fibrosis campaigns in the area during September The campmgtm. cbairpetsona. timber of marchers needed, goal amounts and prmiou! highest amoimu collected are as follows: •Dehon —Debra Howard, five to 10 marchers. $200 goal. $375 previous high. • Hastings — Chairperson not named. 40 to 50 marchers. $1,200. $1,429 previous high. • Hickory Corners — Kathryn Burdick, five to 10 marchers. $100 goal. $165 previous high. • Middleville — Wendy Oostertman, 10 to 20 marchers. $400 goal. $421 previous high. • Nashville — Judith Ann Hook, five to 10 marchers. $300 goal. $583 previous high. • Woodland — Annette Dunklee, 10 to 20 marchers. $1,000 goal. $1177 previous high. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 50* Assyria couple in Hall of Fame State Rep. Terry Geiger (left) extends congratulations to Nlanne and Waynard Jarrard of Assyria Township as they are officially Inducted Into the Michigan Fanners Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place Wednesday morning during the Praineville Old-Fashioned Farm Days, which continues through this weekend. ‘Schools off Choice' debate hits home by Mary Warner Staff Writer The question of whether parents should be allowed to choose where their children attend school continues to spark controversy in area school districts. In Hastings, the school board Monday struggled over requests from parents to transfer their children out of Hastings to neighboring school districts. In Middleville, an unusually large number of requests for transfers into the district has created "a mild fiasco," according to Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Jay Cason. At the board meeting in Hastings, several parents appeared to plead their case to board members, who were divided in their response to the requests. At one point the board, on the verge of denying one parent's application to have his stepdaughters transferred to the Thomapple Kellogg school district, did an about-face when the parent revealed that his stepdaughters had been "raped by people in this community." The board's Curriculum Committee, made up of board President Patricia Endsley and Trustees Kimberly Alderson and Terry % McKinney, had made .•^c.omn»*ndntion to the board trial the parew.. request be denied because "the transfers Bo not comply with the board's policy." But when the parent made his startling revelation, board vice president Colin Crutlenden moved that the parent's request be granted, and the board voted unanimously to do so. In another case, the board split 3*3 over whether a couple who live in the Hastings district but teach in Middleville should be allowed to transfer their ninth-grader to Thomapple Kellogg. The couple's child has been attending TK for the past several years, and in earlier years the Hastings board approved the student's transfer. But for the past several years, the board has denied the couple's annual transfer requests, saying they did not comply with the board's transfer policy. If the board approves a transfer request, then stale aid follows a student to the new school and students must only pay a tuition Set SCHOOLS, continued page S by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council will consider a proposal Sept. 9 that might finally resolve the city's disagreement on sewer and waler connection fees with developers of the Hanover Village project. City Manager Howard Penrod said he and David Forden, a contractor from Hefferan Properties, came to an understanding Tues­ day afternoon over interpretation of "occu­ pancy," the biggest remaining stumbling block after Monday night's council meeting. Penrod cautioned, however, that "It's really not over (the issue) until the City Council approves it. I'll support our understanding and recommend it. but I don't make the deci­ sions around here. The council does." The city and Hanover Village partners, who include Fred Jacobs of Hastings and rep­ resentatives of Hefferan Properties, have been at odds for several months over how much the developers owe for waler and sewer connection fees for the massive residential complex being built on the south side of Hastings. Des elepers have maintained that acconJing to an agreement with former Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich in 1990. they must pay one fee for each apartment building. City officials have contended that a 1992 ordinance requires connection fees for each unit. Physical work on the project was started after 1992 The difference in interpretation equates to more than a half million dollar difference in Hanover Village's bill. Jacobs has told the council that the partners cannot afford to pick up the tab for that amount and still con­ tinue with the largest residential develop­ ment in Hastings' history. Representatives from the two sides have been meeting for the last two months in an attempt to work out a compromise. On Monday night, it appeared they finally might be close to an agreement, but things eventu­ ally broke down at the meeting. Hanover Village was asking the city to as­ sess the pre-1992 ordinance costs for all 110 mobile home units and seven of the 13 planned apartment buildings, which would enable the first phase to be completed with­ out any additional costs. The developers also were asking for extension of the deadline for completion of phase one from the end of 1997 to Dec. 31, 1998. The city , however, was willing only to allow four apartment buildings to be as­ sessed sewer and water connection fees at the pre-1992 levels. Bill Hefferan said the Hanover Village de­ velopment. when it is finished, will mean more than $500,000 a year in extra revenue for the city, about $376,000 in taxes and the rest in water and sewer user fees. He said if the project stops after phase one completion, the city would lose $268,790 ia tax revenue and $130.960 in water and sewer services. Hefferan said that if, in a "wont case sce­ nario." the issue goes to court, a split of the difference of $534,750 argued between the two sides would leave the city with $267375 for connection fees Under the agreement proposed by Hanover Village, the develops* would pay $329,270."' more than half the more than $500,00 in dispute. The economic difference between the two most recent proposals from both sides is just over $50,000. Hefferan said the developers were not ask­ ing for city officials to look the other way on their ordinance or set a dangerous prece­ dent "We're not asking for a variance (of the hookup fees)," he said. "We're asking for an interpretation of the PUD (planned unit de­ velopment. which the project is under)... We recognize there's a disagreement. That's why we re willing to compromise." He added that Hanover Village ooes not want to pass on added costs to its customers. "Our costs will dictate the rental amounts." he said. "We hope the people will be able to afford to pay. So our costs are important to us." Maintaining that the development would enable many citizens in the community to have decent, affordable bousing. Jacobs said, “I never thought the biggest opponent of See HANOVER, continued page 6 KCC registration high by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Student registration is exceeding pro­ jections by about 30 percent at Kellogg Community College's Barry County Center. "There are 700 registrations at this point." Tim Sleevi, director of KCCs Barry County operations, said Wednesday. KCCs Barry County Center currently is under construction on a 95-acrc site off Gun Lake Road, near M-37. The target date for the start of classes is Sept. 9 and workers are frantically painting, installing suspended ceiling framework and performing dozens of other tasks to try to meet that goal. The asphalt parking lot and driveway are scheduled to be completed this week. "Should there be some delay (in the opening), contingencies have been devel­ oped. In that unlikely event, all registrants will be contacted. We've got a printout so we can have a nexl-day mailing," he said. "The projection for the first year was 75 or 80 sections (of classes). Well have 50 the first semester," Sleevi said. Most class sizes are ranging between 25 and 30 students. Over half the sections arc day-time classes. "We're very pleased because the day-time classes are doing at least as well as the evening classes. That's good for growth. It's good for full-time students." he said. In addition to general liberal arts classes, prospective students have a lot of interest in business management, computers and health care preparatory classes, such as anatomy and physiology, Sleevi said. "The one thing that I try to do is make sure our success in Barry County didn't necessarily detract too many students who would normally go to Battle Creek (KCCs main campus)," said Sleevi, adding that enrollment at the main site is "holding its own." "I knew there were students out here that probably wouldn't be making Battle Creek and KCC their destination for higher ed unless there was more of a local presence. I think we are picking up a lot of students who wouldn't either have gone to college or wouldn't have come to KCC unless we built it here." To that success, Sleevi credits county leaders and citizens who propelled the project. Rutlands sues over ‘Rails’ by Jason Carr Staff Writer Rutland Township filed suit against the Village of Middleville Monday, contending that the village's work on the "Rails to Trails" project violates the township's zon­ ing ordinance. The suit says that the planned recreational route extends into an area of Rutland Town­ ship that is zoned for agriculture. The town­ ship contends that use of the property that is subject as planned and has occurred consti­ tute a zoning violation. Rutland Township's suit says the village must apply for a special exception use permit, which needs to be ap­ proved by the Rutland Planning and Zoning See TRAILS, continued on page 4 KCC officials (from right) Tim Sleevi. director of Barry County operations, and Marie O'Connell, director of special projects, talk with Tom Fross as he Installs a suspended ceiling in one of the classrooms. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1996 Cemetery proposal won’t be back on November ballot by David T. Young Editor A millage proposal to have the city take over operations of Riverside Cemetery will News Briefs Runaway Band wins “Showdown’ The Runaway Band from the Coldwater-Aibion-Marshall area emerg­ ed as the winning act in the WBCH True Value/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown finals held in Hastings Summerfest Fri­ day evenin;. Using the same uniform scoring system required for all levels of Country Showdown competition. Craig Lawson A Co., a band from the Oakley-Lansing area was named first runner-up. The scoring system, which coven marketability in country music, vocal­ instrumental ability, originality, stage presenee-charisma, and talent, allows judges to award 0-to-10 points in each category. as well as an optional three ad­ ditional points for original music, giving any given act the chance to score a max­ imum of 53 points. From a field of finalists that included seven strong competitors. only three points separated the winning act from the first runner-up when the judges finalized their indiv-aual scores. Aging agency has open house today Region III B Area Agency on Aging will have an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday. Aug. 29) at offices at Bumham Brooke Center. 200 W. Michigan. Baltic Creek. Region HI B is the newly-designated area ngcncy serving Barry and Calhoun counties. Associate Director Angela Wiseley said. "The staff wanted to host a gathering for individuals who may not be aware of our agency or who have questions about what we ae doing." The agency provides managed care services, including Information and referral Michigan Emergency Pharmaceutical Program (MEPPS). For more information, call 1-800­ 626-6719 or (616) 966-2475. Strength training offered for seniors Dr. James Atkinson will present "Strength Training for the Senior Citizen." from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 29, in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. Maintaining that the senior yean need not be a lime of decline. Dr. Atkinson will explain how an exercise program can pi wide important physical and psychological benefits for older adults. Senior citizens can learn how to build strength, maintain independence and enjoy each and every day This is a free program. Cal) 948-3125 to register. Old-Fashioned Farm Days set The annual Old-Fashioned Farm Days celebration will be held from now through Sept. 2 al Bill and Maggie Aukerman's Green Acres farm al 799J Milo Road. Delton, just west of M-43 in Prairieville Township. More than 30 entertainment acts will perform country gospel and gospel music from tonight through Sunday. Headlining the acts will be nationallyknown stars Skeeter Davis (The End of the World"). Stonewall Jackson ("Waterloo"). George Hamilton IV ("Abilene"). Stella Parton (Dolly's sister) and Rex Allen Jr. The annual induction of new members into the Fanners Hall of Fame was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday This year's group includes Waynard and Nianne Jarrard of Assyna Township in Barry County. John and Beatrice Hooker of Allegan County. Roy and Martha Rocco of Calhoun County. Vincent and Margaret Reddy of Kalamazoo County. Woodrow and Eleanor Moore of Cass County. Howard and Betty Goward of Gratiot County. James and Velma Mutch of Ionia County. Lloyd and Alberta Ruesink of Lenawee County. Earl and Betty Grvesbcck of Shiawassee County, and Robert and Susan Chaffin of Gratiot County. The Little Miss Farm Days pageant for kids ages 7-10 will be held at the Cowatorium at 9 a m. Saturday. An allyou-can-eat breakfast will be served each morning from 7 to 9. Antique tractor fast start and slow races will be held Saturday afternoon. And there will be two church services on the grounds at 10 a.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 per person per day. including entertainment. Kids ages 6 to 10 are $2.50 and 5 and under are free. not be back on the ballot in the Nov. 5 gen­ eral election. The Hastings City Council Monday de­ nied. on a 5-3 vote, a request to bring the Zoning official quits in Nashville Steve May. who has served as Nashville Zoning Administrator for only the past several months, has announced his resignation. May sent Village President Gary White a letter thai made his resignation from the Village Planning Commission effective Aug. 3 and as zoning administrator effective Aug. 31. He did not specify reasons in his letter. May previously had served as a Village Council member «nd he ran for village president, winning the primary in February, but losing to White in the general election in March. He had replaced Jeanne Steortz in his zoning post. Barry County has quiz bowl champ The Barry County dairy quiz bow) team placed first last month in the Michigan State University Quiz Bowl and Skillathon contest. The four team members were captain Jolene Griffin of Hastings and Carolyn Ehmry of Middleville. Tessa Hammond of Dowling and Jason Griffin of Hastings. The topic for the contest this year was "Reproduction and Genetics in Dairy Cattle." The Barry County foursome bested nine other learns from all over the stale. Grief recovery classes to start Barry Community Hospice will offer a ftve-week grief recovery class, beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16. at its local office. 450 Meadow Run. Suite 200, Hastings. Grief recovery combines learning about the grief process wish a chance to talk with others who have lost a loved one through death. The series is offered as a community service by Barry Communitv Hospice. Thpre is no charge for this Educational program, but donations are accepted. For more information, or to register, call the hospice office at 948-8452. Heritage Day fest is Sept. 7 Middleville will have its fifth annual Heritage Day celebration on Saturday, Sept. 7. The day will start with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. and will include sporting events, arts and crafts, concessions stands, a parade at 11 a.m., children's games and activities, a Lions Club hog roast, a Rotary Club duck race, the VFW Las Vegas Night, a water ball exhibition and a car exhibit on Main Street, entertainment, a street dance and karaoke. Grand marshals for the parade are Duane and Pat Thatcher. For more information, cal) Chairwoman Samantha VandenBosch at 795-4208. Advanced directives presentation slated Pennock Hospital will have a free panel presentation on "Advanced Directives for Health Care" from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 5. This presentation will present both legal and medical perspectives. An advance directive for health care is a written document in which a competent individual can give instruc­ tions about his or her health care that could be implemented in the future, should that person not have the ability to make decisions. These advanced directives became legally binding in Michigan as part of the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). effective December 1991. to insure that patients would be aware of their rights to make health care decisions and to refuse treatment, even after they were unable to communicate. The panel presenters include attorney Bruce Gee of Siegel. Hudson Gee and Youngsma; Dr. James Weatherhead. medical staff quality improvement liaison; and Carla Neil, director of quality review and risk management. The differences between living wills and advance directives, (options in medical decision-making) will be dis­ cussed in detail. The audience also may ask questions of the panel and will receive a copy ok the booklet "Planning for Your Peace of Mind." which includes a sample advance directive. For more information or to register for the presentation, call 948-3125. proposal back to voters after they rejected it in the August primary. 825 to 647. a margin of 56 to 44 percent. The Riverside Cemetery Board, in a letter to council, asked the council to put the re­ quest back on the November ballot with dif­ ferent wording. Slate law prohibits the city from placing the same charter issue on the ballot for two years. The defeated proposal in August asked for an increase in the city's maximum millage rate by three-quarters of a mill, from 16.2 to 16.95, to handle operations of the cemetery. The new proposal would have suggested an increase of seven-tenths of a mill, which would have represented a difference of $5,727 from the projected $85,900 the .75 mill would tore raised. The city needed tu act on the Cemetery Board's request by Monday night in order to have enough time to place it on the ballot Nov. 5. Councilman Joe B learn said he didn't think it was wise to have the question voted on again. "I think the voting public gave an answer on that (on Aug. 6)," he said. Councilman David Jasperse, however, said he felt the issue wasn't adeouately explained to voters before the primary. "The Cemetery Board was woefully inade­ quate in telling whai would happen if it (lhe proposal) didn't pass," Jasperse said. "They didn't explain what the problem was. Jasperse said the board's trust fund is in­ sufficient io operate the cemetery any longer, prompting the request for the city to take t over. He added that if something isn't done to rectify the situation, the state will take it over and there will be "only cursory" main­ tenance of the cemetery. Councilman Robert May commented, "The timing (of the proposal) was very bad. So many groups are promoting no more taxes and there were many controversial (millage) issues on the primary ballot at the same time. "It's a poor situation that we can't take care of our deceased." to sign a resolution accepting a Michigan Department of Transportation grant for building lhe first phase road in the industrial park on the south side of lhe city. • Voted to activate the Local Development Finance Authority, which will oversee and funds lo be used for the industrial park. The mayor, with advice and consent of council, will appoint five of the seven members of the autlxirity. Kellogg Community College will appoint another and the county the other representative manage lax incremental finance authority Solid waste amendment goes to local govt, units by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The fate of a Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan amendment to pave the way for a long-awaited host agreement between City Management landfill owners and lhe County Board of Commissioners is now in the hands of grassroots government officials. County Commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved the amendment. Now. two-thirds of the county's 21 municipalities, including townships, villages and the city of Hastings, have to be in agreement before lhe amendment can be considered for final approval. Barry County Board Chairman James Bailey hopes that can be accomplished in September. The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee approved the amendment earlier this month by 9-3 vote, with Sharon Gillette. Al Pandl and Jeff Mansfield dissenting. Bailey said. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has lhe last word, if two-thirds of the county's municipalities give the green light. The plan amendment will enable the host agreement to be implemented. The host agreement is a contract signed Feb. 16 by the two parties to govern the Hastings landfill and specifies daily volume, hours of operations, fees for the county, and other specifications However, after several years of on-again. off-again negotiations, a stumbling block emerged over the tentative host agreement in June when Chy Management, owners of the county's only landfill, objected to the plan amendment, saying it was inconsistent with the host agreement and previous negotiations held between both parties. City Management objected to a clause in the amendment that would end its right to import waste from 19 other counties if the host community agreement is no longer in force or is terminated for any reason. The language change regarding termination of the host agreement, included in the amendment approved this week, "satisfied some of the needs where they (Chy Management) feh they didn't want the county to have them over a barrel." Bailey said in an earlier interview. The host agreement give* Detroit-based City Management the right to import waste from 19 specific counties and Bailey said the county wanted "hard and fast language" to terminate that right if there is not a host agreement in place "After it (lhe host agreement) (erminalea, we want lo go back an J uy now we re back See WASTE, continued on page 6 The Cemetery Board first approached the city with the idea more than a year ago, but there were delays in getting the ballot word­ ing approved by the state, so it did not ap­ pear in the city election in November 1995. It finally was approved for the primary last August, but the election also included county-wide proposals for a new asphalt plant, a fixed millage allocation and a new animal shelter, all of which were defeated, and a renewal for Charlton Park’s millage, winch was passed only narrowly. But Bleam was insistent that the cemetery ieww to be put to Vest for now buMfew lhe voters have provided direction. "It irritates me that when the public votes 'no' on something! we believe it's because‘ they didn't undented," he said. The motion to dlny the request was sup­ ported by Bleam, jasperse, Miriam White, Barry Wood and Mayor Frank Campbell. Voting “no" were May, Deb Dorcy and Eve­ lyn Brower. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Adopted a resolution approving lhe con­ cept of amending the downtown development and tax incremental financing plans to buy property that could be used for a parking lol on Apple Street between Michigan Avenue and Jefferson Street. Included on the property will be lhe Moose Lodge, COA building, Newton Lumber and part of True Value Hardware. The buildings on this site may be demol­ ished to make way for a parking lot. if even­ tually approved. The reason for the move, according to City Manager Howard Penrod, is that "It's generally accepted by the public that there isn't enough parking in the downtown area." He said True Value eventually wants to consolidate its buildings in Hastings and the Moose Lodge is up for sale. • Referred to Director of Public Services a request from Hastings Area Schools to share costs of constructing a paved drop-off lane on the west side of Church Street for middle school and Central Elementary students for buses to load and unload students. City offi­ C. Richard Bennett Melvin Goebel Emmet Herrington Lew Newman cials want to know how much the project will cost before making a decision. • Heard a presentation from three young men who would like to see lhe city set aside land for roller blading, skate boarding and riding BMX vehicles. Vic Lewis said there isn’t anywhere locally that kids with such interests can go. George Billmeyer said. "I enjoy skateboarding as much as other young people enjoy baseball or soccer." He said finding a place for young people like him would help deter some from turning to drugs and anti-social behavior. Council at first suggested the new Riverwalk, which is in the planning stages, but it was noted that BMXs wouldn't be appropriate on those trails. Petitions the young people turned in were received and placed on file. Council members said they would look into the suggestion. • Decided to support, in concept, a county­ wide ordinance to update addresses and road names to make it easier for emergency per­ sonnel to get to residences in developed ar­ eas. Penrod said the city could adopt a city ordinance that would parallel the county law. if it is enacted. • Referred to City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes an announcement from Americable that local cable television rales will be in­ creased effective Oct. 1, to $29.95 per month because of inflation and increased costs. The company will offer two new channels. Fox News and MS NBC • Authorized the mayor and clerk-treasurer John Loftus Robert Wenger County candidates' to gather at First Friday forum The six candidates involved in races for three seals on the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be guests al the next First Friday forum Sept. 6 al the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Appearing will be: • Democratic challenger John Loftus and incumbent Republican Robert Wenger from the Second District (Thomapple and Irving townships). • Democratic challenger Melvin Goebel and incumbent Republican Lew Newman from the Sixth District (Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships). • Democratic challenger C. Richard Ben­ nett and incumbent Republican Emmet Her­ rington in the Seventh District (Assyria, Baltimore and Johnstown townships). A much larger group of candidates ap­ peared at the First Friday forum before the August primary. These six candidates all will vie in the general election Nov. 5. The forum series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon on the first Friday of each month al the historic Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1996 — Page 3 Educators, businesspeople challenged to promote quality education in area Approximately 240 teachers, community leaders, and businesspeople gathered in the Hastings High School cafeteria for the luncheon. cational skills." such as u elding and robotics and training in other "highly technical fields." Mohler said KCC decided to use its Barry County campus to provide post-secondary academic classes rather than 'ocational train­ ing. As a result, Mohler said, a careerAechnical education task force made up of area educators and business leaders was set up to address vocational education needs in the county. Al (he same lime lhe task force was set up Mohler said, lhe BISD was looking into asking for special millage to provide for vo­ cational training in the county. But task force members said voters would first have to be shown that there was a "clear and com­ pelling need" for such a millage. The task force, in conjunction with the chamber, decided to conduct the survey of area businesses to find out just what workers are going to need in the way of training. Be­ sides the 800 questionnaires being sent out. leaders of some small, medium and large businesses personally will be interviewed by members of the chamber's various commit­ tees. Once results are tabulated, Mohler said. those involved will "look at ways to address" whatever needs arc indicated by lhe survey. If the survey indicates a need for certain types of technical training, he said, the county could develop programs such as one currently operating in Kalamazoo County called Education for Employment, where 30 businesses provide on-site training for stu­ dents from area schools. Mohler said "technology is exploding" and area businesses are "having a hard time find­ ing workers to keep pace." Those businesses are in some instances "going out of Barry County" to find lhe type of trained personnel they require, he said. "We’d like them to hire workers in Barry County," he said. Guest speaker Carole Bos (left) asked luncheon attendees to be a source of encouragement for children, especially those "humiliated by failure." by Mary' Warner Staff Writer Area educators, businesspeople and com­ munity leaders were challenged al a luncheon Monday to give their "leadership, time, tal­ ent and money" to promote quality education in Hastings. Those at the luncheon also were informed of a new labor market analysis being under­ taken by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce which will attempt to identify what skills are required of today's workforce. The luncheon, held in Hastings and at­ tended by approximately 240 teachers, ad­ ministrators, businesspeople and representa­ tives from community organizations, was .. jointly sponsored by the chamber and Hast­ ings Area Schools. Its purpose was io focus on how the community and school staff members can work together to benefit stu­ dents. It also served as the "kickoff for the start of school. Guest speaker Carole Bos. an attorney and author, told those present that "every student is the product of a team effort" by educators, parents, community leaders and business­ people. "I challenge you to rise to the nobility of your calling," she said. Bos told of her own experience of being influenced by a community of people at an overseas U.S. naval base. She was encour­ aged by base personnel and a professor teach­ ing German to military personnel to seek a college education. Becaui.- of their encouragement, she said, she went on :o college and law school. She eventually cofounded a Grand Rapids law firm, wrote a book, and is a motivational xpr^kcr Bos encouraged those at the meeting to be a positive influence on young people. "Children are impressionable." she said “They need good role models." She also reminded educators that "you are the ones who have to watch a child humili­ ated by failure* and asked them to "take the time to put your hand on the shoulder" of children who are experiencing difficulty with their peers Also at the luncheon. Chamber President William Doherty said the chamber will be surveying businesspeople in Barry County this fall to find out what skills the county work force is going to require in the near fu­ ture. Eight hundred questionnaires will be sent to area businesses this September. Doherty said. Once findings are tabulated, he said, the survey will "be a central planning tool for educational needs in Barry County." Doherty said after lhe luncheon that "there's a lot of technical training that is lacking in the area, I think. We want input from businesses so we can determine whether that's true." The survey, he said, will help educators and community leaders to "develop educa­ tional strategies to meet businesses' needs." The chamber's Community and Govern­ ment Relations Committee is overseeing the project. Tom Mohler, co-chair of the com­ mittee and superintendent of the Barn Inter­ mediate School District, said Tuesday that the BISD, chamber and area businesses are working on the survey project. The project has "been in the offing for over a year." he said. It was instigated by a survey conducted by Kellogg Community College, which sought to determine what the needs of post-sec­ ondary education were in Barry County (KCC just built a new educational facility in Hastings). Mohler said the KCC survey determined that there was a need for academic classes that were transferable to four-year colleges, and there was a need for training in "hard vo- New Hastings High School staff welcomed... Thirteen new staff members were welcomed to the Hastings School District Monday at the annual Business­ Industry-Education luncheon at Hastings High School. They included (front, from left) counselor Sheree Newell, music and band teacher Dawn Thompson, music teacher Andrea Large, science and social studies teacher Julie Sullivan, sixth grade teacher Dan Benningfield. English teacher Jeff Keller. and (back, from left) resource room teacher Cate James, third grade teacher Denise Keller, agri-science student teacher John McPherson, special education teacher Adam Lintz, language arts and social studies teacher Steve Laubaugh, fourth grade teacher Jamie Murphy, and fifth grade substitute teacher Rick Brown. YES ! ! ! Hastings Adult Education is UP and RUNNING! ! ! *Hastings Adult Education is offering the following classes: Math, Social Studies, Science or English, G.E.D. Prep *Classes will run Monday through Thursday, 6-10 PM *Classes will be run based on the number of students enrolled. CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 9th! Hurry and Enroll! To enroll, stop by the Adult Education Office 520 W. South St. (HHS) Hastings, MI 49058 CALL 948-4414 Lunch featured a cold cut buffet. I �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1996 From our readers. With help, playground within reach To the editor: In a few short months Hastings Circle of Friends has grown from a small group of suyat-home moms with a dream, to the large community-wide project we hoped it would become. Our group has grown to encompass a wide variety of volunteers and sponsors, all of whom have contributed lo lhe success of our efforts to raise funds for the construction of a new wooden playground at Bob King Park. The Children's Festival, our first public fund-raiser, netted over $1,600. Half of that amount was raised by a group of young girts, who held a three-hour swing-a-thon under the supervision of Madekne Ellsworth, who solicited a large number of those donations from E.W Bliss and Hastings ChryslerPlymouth. Our • mad-hatter’• booth at Summerfest made $600, due in part to the materials donated by local merchants, such as Hastings Floral Designs, the Hastings Fkrwer Shop, Sisters Fabrics, Jamie's Crafts and Simply Homespun, as well as many individual crafters. We appreciate all of our sponsors and volunteers; we can not build this playground without them. We have also been deeply touched by the number of people who have given freely of their time, talents and money without thought of recognition. Saturday, an elderly woman stopped by our booth at the Summerfest and dropped off a bag of craft supplies She didn't give us her name, she only said that she wanted lo help out. We’ve had anonymous donors who have quietly slipped money into our donation can, or wrote checks for ten or twenty dollars over the price of a T-shirt or picket. All these people and every parent or child who spent a dollar or two to make a hat at our booth, or play games at the festival have con­ tributed to the building of the playground as surely as if they were sitting on our board of directors. With these people we hope to share our greatest reward — the laughter and smiles of the children as they enjoy the new playground next summer. Sandra Ponserto, Vice President Hastings Circle of Friends Hastings Whatever happened to common courtesy? Dew editor: On Sunday. Aug. It. a family friend was traveling from Kalamazoo on M-43 to her grandson's fourth birthday party, when a near dinner occurred. Between Hastings and Delton coming into Hastings, a driver in front of her had to swerve off the road to mm a head on crash. Sensing danger, my friend also went off the road into lhe ditch in from of someone's Dems' fault for deficit Dear editor: 1 find it interesting that the Democrats are deliriously happy that the deficit has been cut in half under President Clinton. And that they are more than willing to blame Presidents Reagan and Bush for increasing that deficit. Not! What the Democrats foil to tell people is thr» dunng the Reagan and Bush years, the Senate and House were under control of the home, spilling the barbecue which she had prepared for her grandson's party, all over the interior of her new car. The truck that went off the road before her checked on her safety and went along his way. The lady who lived in the home, curious on what had happened came out, seeing my friend attempting to clean up the mess in her My friend asked the lady if she could bor­ row a spoon to assist in the cleanup. The response my friend heard is what has me ab­ solutely appalled The homeowner told my friend “I am for to busy to loan you a spoon” She gave her a paper tow! and went back in her house and shut the door. My question is “Why not loan a simple spoon? Many of us in the same situation not only would have loaned her the spoon, we would have helped her clean up the mess. My friend was a visitor in our community. She spends much time here with her daughter and grandchildrer.. What message has this sent? I know we all wonder what this world is coming to, with crime on the rise and so on. But what has happened to common courtesy? Janie Connor Thornapple Trail a good neighbor To the editor: Thank you for the progress report on the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail in the Sun and News and the Banner. The Friends of lhe Trail and the Thomapple Trail Association welcome this chance to tell the citizens of Barry County of the opportuni­ ty to work together to create a priceless recreational corridor that connects villages, schools, parks, and campgrounds, while all the time following our beautiful river valley, crossing the Thornapple River several times. As volunteer coordinators and maintenance leaders we welcome all citizens of Barry County to come out and use th is tieauiiful t rai I from Middleville to Irving and soon io Whispering Waters Campground in Rutland Township. The Paul Henry/Thornapple Trail is a recreational resource that all generations can enjoy together while giving kids a path to go from village to park safely. Police bike patrols and volunteer “trail wat­ chers'* will monitor the trails to solve any small problems as needed. More help is always needed to convince the adjoining land owners thi’ we will be good neighbors and a benefit to Barry County as this is something for the residents of Barry County, as well as tourists to get to know each other as they exercise for health. Most people are afraid of the unknown, but lhe solution is not terrorizing neighbors but finding out what trail systems are like in other counties. I would be glad to show anyone person or group interested what a trail that is ’up and running’* looks like and what our trail can be, but we need your help. Please write Friend of Trail, P.O. Box 393, Middleville. MI 49333. Rick Moore Hastings Senator Dole and Jack Kemp and their change would like io say 1 question President Clinton on changing hi, ideology almost daily. One day a liberal, ore day moderate and ore day a comervative It ream he can't decide on a Finally die deficit indeed did decree dur­ ing the Clinton Admimwation. Why? The Republicans are in control at the House and Coogrea The Republican Party baa placed some control on government spending. I can guarantee you that if the Democrat! were in control, we would gel the ’’same old dung." And that ia why on electron day, I win con­ sider fact, and not oddities, and vole for the Dole/Kemp ticket. Michael Mill, Harting, Cinema mural is beautiful To lhe Ed ilor: I appreciate the Dorcy family for hav­ ing the beautiful mural painted on their handsome Cinema 4 building. Adam Feldpausch created and engi­ neered an attractive and colorful visual display Having the theater’s clean, modem restrooms available to all Summerfest visitors was greatly appreciated, too. Beverly OTtormel Hastings HastjngsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Country Showdown winners told Winners of the WBCH-True Value-Jimmy Dean Country Showdown at this year's Summertest Celebration are the Runaway Band. Members include Randy Shepard. Dave Gebrink, Jim Monday, Michael Crupl, Bill Blain and Bumber Russel. If you missed their performance Friday night, you missed quite a show! A Crowd Favorite Bobby Holley, of the Bobby Holley Band, was a big favorite with the Hds and the older crowd on hand Saturdayfit a SuqmbNMtWt iQ §atl TRAILS, continued from page 1 WrUte. Ki /7 Jielte*.: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are l. few conditions that must be met before ’hey will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • AH letters are subject lo editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which wilf bo determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per parson per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. DnLlin Irll III ■Bl ■S llllllll linininn . Hill II Hill * llllllllllll* II II I lllllll Com min ion. When asked to comment on the case. Vil­ lage Attorney Jeff Youngsma said he had not heard of the case being filed. "I have not heard from the village about this and 1 assume they would let me know about it. To my knowledge [the lawsuit] sounds a bit premature." The township also charges that use of the former Penn Central right-of-way as a recre­ ational trail will cause a depreciation to lhe community and the surrounding neighbor­ hood and "will endanger the health, safety and welfare of people living or being nearby," and of people and residents of the township in general. The township also says the proposed trail would be a nuisance for three reasons: • Two occupied residences 50 feet or less from the property will be subjected to noise, dust, traffic, litter and other disturbances. • The village has failed lo provide parking, supervision, screening, rules for recreational users, restroom facilities, water facilities or other facilities to meet "even lhe most min­ imal standards to protect the public from health, safety and welfare risks inherent in public recreational use of the property ." • A complete absence of parking facilities will create a "substantial" traffic hazard along and near Irving Road, where the trail crosses. The township is asking for a hearing to grant a preliminary injunction; require no bond to filed by the township because it is a public body; at the conclusion of a trial or hearing to grant a mandatory permanent in­ junction against allowing recreational use of the property until the zoning ordinance is complied with, constructing or placing any building or structure or making physical changes to the property unless the zoning ordinance is complied with and using the property for any purpose that violates the zoning ordinance. The village completed a deed in February that allowed it purchase 4.5 miles of aban­ doned Penn Central railroad property that goes through Irving. Rutland and Thornapple townships. Rutland Township has expressed opposi­ tion to having the portion of the trail in its jurisdiction used for recreational purposes, but Thomapple and Irving townships have voted in favor of lhe project The village received a $15,000 grant from the state of Michigan for purchasing the pans of the rail corridor in Irving and Thor­ napple townships. The village purchased the approximately 800 square feet of trail in Rutland Township with village funds and with help from the Thornapple Trail Association. Should conventions ■» swapped? Some observers arc saying these .lay ., that lhe Democratic and Republican convention, are just one big. long television commercial for their causes. Do you think we should do away with convention, or somehow change them?" PuMshed by. .HmtiRgs Banner, tec. A Dtvwon o( J-Ad Grohes me 1962 N Browtaw HMtngi M 490564602 (016)045-0554 John Jacoba Proaidant Joyca Ryan Traaaurar r— Vic* Praaaiant Stophon Jacoba Secretary •NEWSROOM* David T.VbmgfEtfkx; Elaine Gfoert (Aneunt Einar) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jason Carr CndySrr-th Katana Habeckai James Jensen Mandy HaM • ADYUmSIHG DtFMTMEKT • CUaUad ad, aocaplel Monday trough Frrtay ! am to SS0 p m. Saudw AX an . Noon Scott Onvnen Jerry Johnson Dares, Howal Dan Buarge SutHcriprion Rates: S25 per year n Barry Carty $27 par year n adfortng coreoas $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Sand addresa change, to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49050-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Marllyn Seteeck Hasting,: "No, I donl think they rtorddbeacnpprd.lt, a major way to we what everyone's promiring. I think we’re all realistic about what they can accompbdi. I think ore attention needs to be called to whafs going on in lhe political arena.* Neva Aiken Evelyn Klninger Middleville: Boyae City: *1 really donl know . Who 1 don't drink we should do cares? There are probably good away with them or change things, but you get real tired them. 1 think we should have of watching thing, on TV * the debases." Pat McLaughlin Meaa, Aria.: "Make them shorter ! A Iso) they're getting loo glamorized — using a lol of Hollywood in (them) now .* Lloyd Terpenlng Walt Wieanofrr Hastings: Middleville: They should be changed, 1 don't know what to yes They’re spending way too donl care- much money. 1 don't think they need conventions like they have had (in the part).* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1996 — Page 5 SCHOOLS, continued from page 1----------------------based on (he difference between what the original school district was receiving in state aid and what the new district is receiving. For instance, approved transfers from Hastings to Delton requires a tuition of $73.43 per year. An approved transfer from Hastings to Thomapple Kellogg requires a tuition of $1.88 per year. However, if a student chooses to attend an out-of-district school without the approval of the in-district school board, state aid is not allocated lo either district. Thus, the TK district has not been receiving state aid for the Hastings couple's child. As a result, the couple is required to pay the TK district yearly tuition based on the amount the district does not receive for the student in state aid. That per-pupil allocation al TK is estimated to be $5,245 this school year. The Hastings couple has been paying the hefty tuition for several years, and board member Cruttenden argued that lhe transfer request should be approved because, **1 think we've put these people through an undue amount of financial stress in past years. I think they've shown a definite commitment that their student should finish her high school education (at TK). There's convenience there, and pride. I feel they've put a lot of personal sacrifice in this." But Alderson argued that the board should support the committee's recommendation "Right now we have a (transfer) policy that’s black and white," she said. While she believes lhe policy needs to be revamped, she said, "as far as what we have on paper. 1 think we should support the committee's decision." Alderson, Endsley and Trustee Eugene Haas voted to approve the committee's recommendation. Cruttenden, Secretary Donald Myers and Treasurer Michael Hubert voted against it. McKinney was absent Monday. The motion to approve the denial failed because of the tie vote, but it left the Hastings couple in the same position as they were previously — their student is still considered part of the Hastings school district and they still have to pay state aid tuition. The requirement that out-of-district students pay state aid tuition has left some parent*, very disgruntled, according to Cason. "We've had at least 15 students who have tried to get into TK from Hastings schools.” he said. The large number of requests "kind of caught us unprepared," he said. "As recently as yesterday (Tuesday) there appears to be some extremely hard feelings from parents we re turning down." "We can't accommodate them without a release from Hastings or tuition taking place," he said. He said the district can't afford to accept students without stale aid. "We have to have a certain amount of money per student to pay lhe bills." he said. Also, he said, the district doesn't have the space. He said TK is undertaking a $26 million expansion to alleviate overcrowding and accommodate increased enrollment Altogether, the Hastings board Monday denied two requests for transfers from Hastings to TK and did not act (because of the lie vole) on a third request. The board conversely approved several transfer requests toTK Hastings Superintendent Carl Schocssel said board policy requires that a student have an “educationai reason" or a "reason that would indicate it would make sense" in order for a transfer to be approved. For example, he said, if a student s parents move to another district just before that student's senior year in high school, a transfer is usually approved allowing lhe student to complete his senior year at lhe same school. Also, he said, if one district offers a particular type of special program not available in the home district, a transfer is usually approved. But transfers for purposes of convenience, such as parents who work in an alternate district or bring their student to a babysitter there, are usually not approved, he said. However, because Hastings and Delton Kellogg schools have entered into an informal agreement lo allow transfers from Delton to Hastings even if the transfer does not conform to the board's transfer policy. Cruttenden said Monday he believes the transfer policy is "discriminating against every student not in our intermediate school district." Hastings and Delton entered into lhe agreement after the Michigan Legislature set up a "Schools of Choice" program. Il allowed students within an intermediate school district lo transfer from one school to another without the consent of the student's home district. School districts were given the choice of opting into the state program or not participating. If they chose to participate in the slide program, they had to offer a certain amount of spaces to incoming transfer students, and then must accept the students without approval by lhe school board. Stale aid would follow the student to the new district, but only the amount the student's original district would have received lhe slate program. Hastings decided not to participate, and then Hastings and Delton sei up (he informal agreement for Delton students wanting to come to Hastings. Thus far seven Delton students have taken advantage of the transfer policy and the board officially approved their transfers Monday. But Crutlcndc.i told board members that as a result of the informal agreement, "lots of requests we've approved tonight for incoming students are strictly for convenience." Cruttenden said he thought that was unfair to parents who also requested transfers for the sake of convenience, but were turned down because they were asking for transfers to schools not in the Barry Intermediate School District. Ten out of 13 requests for transfers out of the Hastings district asked that the students be allowed lo go to school at Thomapple Kellogg. Ninety percent of the Thomapple Kellogg school district is in Barry County, and Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg are not just next door to each other, but in many cases residents feel a sense of shared "community." Thus many county residents expect both to be a part of the same intermediate school district. But TK is in the Kent Intermediate School District, and thus cannot exchange students with Hastings and Delton under the Schools of Choice plan. Unfortunately, according to Cason, he believes many people do not understand that Schools of Choice does not apply between Hastings and TK. and he believes the large numbers of requests for incoming transfers occurred because of the misunderstanding. "There's rampant misinformation about what Schools of Choice means," Cason said. He said the TK board decided several years ago to join the KISD, which he said gives the district "a great advantage." Twenty public school districts arc in (he KISD, with the result that shared resources between the districts allows schools to provide more special programs for students, he said. For instance, Cason said, "our kids can go to state of the art vocational training at the Kent Skills Center." Some of the KISD districts are also "rich" districts, which receive greater per-pupil stale aid. Forest Hills and Caledonia, both in the KISD, receive approximately $6,600 per student compared to Thornapple Kellogg s $5,245. "Richer districts will have special programs" that less affluent districts canno* afford, Cason said, but which TK can take advantage of through its affiliation through lhe KISD Thus, lhe inability of parents in Hastings and Delton Kellogg school districts to transfer their children to Thomapple-Kellogg is being affected in part by lhe larger public­ debate in Michigan over equitable school financing. That public debate is still raging, even after Proposal A sought to remedy the situation by imposing a set per-pupil allocation for students across the stale. However, part of the legislation allowed the “richer" districts to receive lhe same stale aid they had received in prior years. "Poorer" districts were then supposed lo receive more than they had in prior years, and eventually through yearly increases catch up with the "richer" districts. That hasn't happened, Cason said, and he believes it isn't likely to happen. The understanding that less affluent districts would eventually reach parity in state funding with richer districts is "the big lie." Cason maintained. "It's not even in lhe (legislative) package for that to happen." he said. The continued discrepancy in state aid funding between districts is "immoral and unethical,” according to Cason. The present system still Rainbow’s begins next month allows "the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer." he said. And while allowing parents statewide freedom of choice between districts would allow some families to take advantage of the resources of richer districts, such freedom of choice has so many financial ramifications that "there are still huge issues to be resolved." Cason said. For instance, though every student in a school district receives stale aid. special education programs have to come out of lhe pockets of voters in each intermediate school district. Students could flock to some schools with more extensive special education programs, overcrowd the programs, and create economic hardship for the voters financing their district's special education programs. Cason said. It's a sticky wicket, but schools are going to "continue to be in turmoil", Cason said, until enough politicians are "willing to fight the battle to make (school financing) fair and equitable across lhe state." In Hastings, Cruttenden called for a review of the board's transfer policy, and said after the meeting that though he is not on the board's Curriculum Committee, he hopes lhe committee will discuss the matter at its next meeting. I would like to participate In the upcoming Rainbows Program. Name Age______ Address_________________________________________________ City Zip Code_____________ Phone Signature (Child)__________________________________________ Signature (Parent)_________________________________________ Mail this form to: Rainbows St. Rose of Lima 130 E. Bond Hastings, Michigan 49058 Rainbow's is a nond-nominational sup­ port group for children kindergarten through fifth grade who are living in single-parent families, step-families or in families that have experienced loss through death, divorce or separation. The free 12-week program, sponsored by St. Rose of Lima Parish. Barry County Family Court and lhe First Presbyterian Church, starts Monday. Sept. 23. "When something significant happens in a family, the entire family is affected. Chil­ dren often find it extremely difficult to ver­ balize these feelings. Through this support group, we hope to assist your child in ex­ pressing and understanding their feelings and lo feel acceptance for what has happened through channels of peer support, with nur­ turing adults to guide them,” said Coordina­ tor Jean Stavale. Rainbow's will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday from Sept 23 to Dec. 9 at the First Presbyterian Church, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. For more information, call Jean Stavale, coordinator, at 945-4246. in aid. There are two public schools in the Barry Intermediate School District. Delton Kellogg and Hastings. Delton opted to participate in Subscribe TODAY tb FOR AIL YXXWPARn-4 TOOL NEEDS Has a job opening for MECHANIC SALE STARTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH The Hastings Apply at wore Mon. - Sat 8W - 5:30 or send resume to 2166 W. Gun Lake Road. Hawnp. Ml 49058 • NOTICE • BANNER co«...945-9554 The minutes ot the meeting ot the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Aug. 27,1996 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. LEGAL NOTICE IKMTAAAK F0MCL0S4NK SALK RENTALW R»ALXMI«BMMONinY«B* BRIDES We create wadding packages designed just for your special day. • Tuxedos Rental • Floor Candelabras • Backdrops • Kneeling Bench • Tents • Tables • Chairs • Cloth Linens • Plastic Table Covers • Bride & Groom Champagne Flutes • Unity Candles • Guest Books • Garters • Wedding Cake Tops • Fountains • China • Etc. • Etc. *rour •vwtf to our spodoffr* 945-5588 21M W Gun Lake Rd . Hastings (Behind Ci Igo & next to Bob's Gun & Tackle) Who will handle your Health Care decisions when you can't? \ Panel Presentation for the Public on Advanced Directives for Healthcare will be held from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Thursday September 5 in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital An advance directive for healthcare is a written document in which a competent individual can give instructions about his or her healthcare that could be implemented in the future, should that person not have the ability to make THS FIRM IS A D€B T CCX L ECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN will BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Defouit hot been mode In the conditions of o mortgoge mode by Eric L. Reyff and Michelle M. Reyft husband and wife lo SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERV.CES CORPORA TKJN. o Delaware corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 17. 1994 and recorded on August I. 1994 In Liber 611 on page 32. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there it claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum ot Thirty Six Thowor! Three Hundred Seventy and 70/100 do»'ure $36,370.70), including interett al 9.000% per annum. Under lhe power of tale contained in >aid mor­ tgage and the statute In such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that scid mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. o dock on October 10. 1996. Soid premises ore s.tvotod in Village of Mid dievil le. Barry County. Michigan, and ore describ­ ed as: Lot 13. the South 1/2 of lot 14. and that port of North 1/2 of Lot 14. described os beginning ot the Northwest corner of the South I /2 of Lot 14. thence West 4 rods to the West Line of Lot 14. thence South 2 rods, thence East 4 rods to the place of beginning, all on Block 49. of the Village of Mid­ dleville. according to the recorded plot thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from thre date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 1996 SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (B10) 642-4202 Trott 6 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File <96064259 (9/26) SALE 5.60 JEANS SALE TOWNCRAFT- FULLCUT BRIEFS FOR MEN Reg M ALL MEN'S UNDERWEAR FROM STAFFORD* A TOWNCRAFT* ON SALE GREAT SALES FOR YOUNG MENS'SIZES • ALL LEW'S * RED TAB* JEANS • ALL LEW'S* SILVER TAB* JEANS • ALL ARIZONA JEAN CO.* JEANS •ALL DENIM SHORTS 25-30% OFF SALE 12.99 JUNIOR TOPS • ASSORTED STYLES ARIZONA JEAN CO* DENIM JEANS FOR SCHOOL-AGE BOYS A GIRLS 30% OFF Reg. 14.99; regular and slim. ALL DENIM JEANS FOR KIDS ON SALE MISSES' CABIN CREEK* SPORTSWEAR PETKES', AND WOMEN'S ALSO ON SALE Percentage on regular prices NOW 18.99 LEVI'S* 550" RELAXED FIT JEANS FOR SCHOOL-AGE BOYS' SIZES Available in regular and slim sizes. JEANS SALE SAVE Oh ST JOHNS BAY*, LEE* & LEVIS" JEANS FOR MISSES SIZES Prices eflechve through Saturday. September 7. JEANS SALE 20*25% OFF SAVE ON A GREAT COLLECTION FOR JUNIOR LEVI'S- AND ARIZONA JEAN CO." ADULT ATHLETIC SHOES Prices good through Monday, September 2. 16%-20% OFF OPEN LABOR DAY 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. CHILDRENS' ATHLETIC SHOES Prices good through Saturday. September 7. NIKE*, REEBOK*, LA. GEAR*, CONVERSE* AND MORE. decisions. Panel presenters include Dr. James Weatherhead. Attorney Bruce Gee and Carla Neil. Director of Quality Review & Risk Management. HOMEOWNERS!^, Irving trtxr paycneck to paycriedd For mote information or to register call 948-3125 Grand 1-616-957-44 W SWrwtt l-KXHU-2221 AAA MQWTGACg » FlMAMgiAl, CQWWQWATIQN ^sE^iTica =£= JCPenney 9am-5:30txn Sunday uanMpm DowntownHastings Hastings Downtown J �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1996 HANOVER continued from front page this project would be lhe city itself. "We need lo resolve this. We don't want lo pay lhe $329,000. but we're willing to do it to gel ihis project going." The partners said they now have 53 mo­ bile home units up and running, along with two apartment buildings. A third apartment building is under construction now. Councilman Joe Bleam said he is con­ cerned that there is no guarantee developers will proceed to phase two once they com­ plete the first phase. Penrod said he feels it is important to have deadlines for all projects ard added. The city feels this is an excellent project, but we're caught up in what's the fairest way to pay for the wastewater treatment plant." Mayor Frank Campbell proposed that lhe developers be allowed lo pay connection fees according lo pre-1992 levels for all of phase one of the project, and that everything done after Dec. 31. 1998. be subject to fees in the ordinance. The council voted 5-2 in favor of lhe mayor's proposal, with David Jasperse ab­ staining and Bleam and Deb Dorcy dissent­ ing. However, there was a snag over city's in­ sistence that occupancy permits be granted before that part of the project be considered completed. Developers said they can't guar­ antee when tenants will move in. they can only have it ready for occupancy. So. after the council voted to approve Campbell's proposal. Hanover Village offi­ cials said the agreement was not acceptable Penrod and Forden then met the next day lo come up with their understanding, which both hope will be approved officially by council al its next meeting Monday. Sept. 9. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pmor Satan Trowbridge 1616)943-9392 Sunday School 10 am Worship II am . After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P O Box 63. Haatasf*. Ml 49058 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 wuth al M-79. Lawrence Hubley. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 943-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun day morning 9:30 a_m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning wor »hip. 6:00 p.m Evening Worship; Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all *crvices Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pa»tor Saepher Wnghi: (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m ; Sunday School 11:00 a m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6 00 p m W ednesr'ny Bible Study 7 00 pm HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor, Rev Dooiald Brail. Associate Pastor Phme 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School'. 10.45 Moming Worship. 6 00 p.m. Evening activates. Wednesday — 7 p.m. — share groups in various homes Contact church office for info, on these Prayer and Bible study at lhe church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI 4905S Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Psiard. 945-5974. WORSKIP SERVICES: Sunday. 9:00 am. Rev Ken Vaught; 11:00 am. Rev Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all ages NEW... beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaming Per sonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrmes of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calbng God'* Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationship* w.th your Spouse. Children and Fnends Join us for the class that fit* your needs 4-H. Mondays 6:30-8:00 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500 p.m al 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wcdnes day. 5:15 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Break fast the third Saturday each month 8 00 a.m.. freewill offering You are invned and welcome GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastmgs Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd 1 mile East of Hastings Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Service* - 9:45 am.. Bible Classes for all ages. 1040 am Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi bte Study - Sharing your Fanh. 5:30 p.m youth meeting with "Youth with a M-tsage" 945-9224. 6:30 p.m Bibte study for all. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hasting*. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vice*: Bible classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bibte Survey on video* m the home Free Bibte Cor­ respondence Course Vacation Bi­ bte School Aug 19-21. 10-1130 a m. Age* 4 yr* -6th grade. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan 9488004 Kevin Shorhey. Senior PMor. James R. Barren. Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Claase* for all age*. 11.00 a m. Monuag Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening -Service Wednesday: 6:30 Awam Chibs; IM p.m.. Trews In Houseman Hail. 7.00 p.m.. Adult* Prayer meeting. 8:15 P-tn. Adah Choir reactice HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hatting*. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m ; Sunday Mormag Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday BMe Study 7 p.m. If maeresaed m a free Home Bibte Study, please call for more detail* THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arwen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 9 00 a m. and 10:45 a.m Sunday children's church. Tuesday prayer and there time 9 30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meet* Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all service*. Bring the whole family ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E Bond St (Hrnungt Church of God building). 9 a m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer book used al all services. For more mformnuon call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Husiwick at 948-2101. St Andrew's i* a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod INDEPENDENT CHURCH OP CHRIST, (moding address — 1651 Mathnoa Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058' tneetmg at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Mmisaer. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Service* - 9:3C a m . Bible School. 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m Wednesday, in home Bible study. Call for location - 623-3110. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Ftscher, Pastor. A mission of St. Ro*e Catholic Church. Hatting* Sunday Miu 9 30 a.m. CHURCH OF T H^E NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even-, mg Service. Wednesday 700 p m Service* far Adults. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pasn* Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children* ministry, youth group, adult until group mimwry. leader »hiptnumng NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lak, Odassa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLKXFAB INCOHFOHATCD of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINO* Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTING* BANKER AHO REMIHDER 1952 N. Broadway — Heatings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S. JeHerson — 9SS3429 HASTiNOS MANUFACTUPIHO CO. Hastings. Michigan HAST1HO* FIBER OLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 407 Coat* Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10:30. Wednetday 6 p.m. Youth Meeting*. Junior Senior High S.S CYRIL AND METHODIVS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 13lst Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Partervon. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Ma** 9:30 a.m.. Saturday Mas* during the summer 6 00 p.m . Communion Service* Wednesday. friday at 9 00 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferwn Father Charles Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.. Confessions Saturday 4 00-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLF-Qf" GOD. 1674 West State Road, Hasting*. Mich. James A. Cmnpbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30, a.m., classes for all ages. Morning Wonhip !0;45 a.m. Nursery pro-1 vidcd Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 700 pm. arc: Rainbows or JJ. Bibte (>nz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Cub or Junior Bibte Quiz (age* 8-12); Youth Muustne* or Teen BMe Ouz (age* 13-19); Adnk Bible Study - No age limn* ’ CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Creek Rd.. 8 an. South. Pastor Brem Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10^0 a m ; Wor­ ship 11.00 a.m.; Evening Service at I 6 00 p m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHUteu. 239 E. North St.. Michael Agton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Sept 1 - 800 and 10:00 a m. Ho­ ly Communion. Thursday. Aug. 29 - SOO AA. Friday. Aug. 30 900 Wedding Saturday, Aug. 31 - 800 NA. Tuesday. Sept 3 700 Shepherd Comm Wednesday. Sept. 4 — 1000 Wordwatcher*. 700 Sarah Circte PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hasting*. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gate Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Deltont after 6 pm weekdays or all day weekend* Sunday Monung Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe, Pastor Craig Super!. Organist and Director of Music nd Christian fvtomrww Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ rier free building with elevator to aB fioors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m SUNDAY. SEPT lu LAST SUNDAY OF SUMMER SCHEDULE: Worship 9:30 a m. — with child care for infant* and toddlers thro age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 8; Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a.m. Thursday. Sept. 5 — Community Prayer Ser­ vice in sanctuary 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.. with child care provided for children up to age 5. Sunday. Sept 8 — START OF FALL SCHEDULE: Sunday School Rally Day and Breakfast 9:30 a m.; Cof­ fee Fellowship 10:30 a m.; War­ ship 11 OO a.m with child care for infants and toddler* thro age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 8; Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST nESBYTERIAN CHLRCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Chnstran Education Becky Oexler. Program'Youth Director Thursday, Aug 29 — 3 00 p.m. Newsletter Deadline Sunday. Sept. I — •••Last Sunday for Summer Worship Hours* •• 9:30 Morning Worship. Service is broudexu ever WBCH AM FM Nursery is provided Monday. Sept. 2 — Labor Day. Church Of­ fice Closed Tuesday. Sept. 3 — 9:00 a.m Staff meet* for paryer. 9:30 a.m.. Circte F8 meet* tn the lounge. 3 00 p.m . Handchimes. 6:30 p.m . Hastings Jaycce* meet tn the Hall. 7 00 pm Noah'» Ark Pre-School parent meeting in the Duung Room. 7:15. Eileen Circle meet* tn the Lounge Wednesda*. Sept 4 - 930 am Circte fl at Holly Court's; 1:30 p.m Circte f3. 1:30 p.m Ctrcfc 84 at Dorothy Postema's; IM p.m . Chancel Choir rehearsal. 7.30 p.m.. Circle 95 at Margaret Tnpp’s. 7:30 p.m . Ruth Circle at Grace Shirkey's. Thursday. Sept 5 — 900 a m.. Circle F2 meet* in the lounge. 3:00 p.m Cadette Choir WASTE, continued from page 2 (o no more importation' lo make them (City Management) come back to lhe table. Well They didn't like that," he said because the company reared the county might force a termination at some point in time. The language change says the company can import from the 19 counties unless the host agreement is the result of default on the pan of the county. If that happens, the amendment shall become void and the plan as it existed on Feb. 6. 1996. shall be immediately reinstated. "So well lake the plan back to where it is exactly today rather than wipe everything out." Bailey said of the change. "In the event they default there is no importation "The attorney (Doug Donnell) said we are basically getting 99 percent of what we wanted. We're losing that little tiny bit that goes back to today's language The big deal is why do you want to go back to today's language and they said 'we think we have reason to think that we can import now.' I talked to the attorney and said we don't want Sedho Catara ot Lake Odeaaa, puaed away oc Wednesday, Au(uat 21, 1996 at his n-eiOnre He was bora on November 22,1927 In Paiaaide. Texas, the son of Sctaro and Samos Martinez Casarez. He was married to Domiosa Aleman on April 21, 1943 in Mt Pleasant He moved from Texas to Mt Pleasant in 1942 and to Lake Odessa in 1941. He wu employed by General Motors Raber Body in Lansing for thirty years retiring in 1911. He was custodian of the St Edwards Calbolic Church in Lake Odessa from 1911 until 1993. He was a member at the St Edwards Cathol­ ic Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, Isdior Casarez. He is survived by wife, Dominga; three sons, Robert Casarez of Hastings, Jmy (Jeanette) Casarez of Lake Odessa, sad Ted Casarez of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Connie Zapata cf Saranac; nine grandchildren; four great­ grandchildren; three brothers, Raymond and Sarpario Casarez, both of Defiance, Ohio, and Paul Casarez of Woodland; two sistas. Flor­ tine Ramirez of Ithaca and Maty Buricaga of Adrian; several nieces and nephews Funeral mass wax he Id Saturdxy, August 24, 1996 at St Edwards Catholic Church ia Lake Odessa with Father Thomas Bufford, rfIf forinc * The Rosary was recited Friday evening at St Edwards Cstholic Church. St Edwards Catholic Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. LiUaiLAIIoi CLOVERDALE - Lillian L. Allen, 63. of Cloverdale passed swiy Ssturdsy, August 24, 1996 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs. Allen was boro January 7, 1933 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Clarence and Lillian (Morgan) McKelvey. She was a dietician and cook for 30 years at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, retiring in 1993 due to poor health. She liked to crochet putting together puzzels and loved her grandchildren. Mrs. Allen is survived by three eats, Danny Allen of Baldwin, Rex Allen and Glenn Allee both of Cloverdale; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Donald McKelvy of Bald win, Ronald McKelvey of Hastings snd Jody McKelvey of Vermontville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her perems. Cremation has tsken place at her request Memorial graveside services were held Wednesday, August 28 st the Wikox Cemet­ ery on Cloverdale Road, east of M^6 with Pastor Jef! Warden officiating Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Dehort |Julia Lake| HASTINGS-Julia Lake, age90, otHastings passed away on Friday, August 23, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Lake was bora on July 14, 1906 in Battle Creek, the daughter of William and Ella Mae (McCullum) Collins. She was raised in the Battle Creek/Pennfield areas and attended schools there. She was married to Russell H. Lake on July 14, 1923. They lived in Battle Creek and Bellevue before moving to Rutland Township and Tanner Lake Road in Barry County in 1950. She has lived at her present farm home since 1978 moving there from Campground Road where she had lived for many yean. She and her husband were engaged in farming. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell on November 26, 1986; son, Richard Lake in 1994; grandson, Tom Harvsth; three sisters, and four brothers. She is survived by four daughters, Betty Jean Harvath of Hastings, Ella Mae (Don) Hoyt of Marshall, Bonnie Jean (Clarence) Wilson of Hastings, Rose Mary (Doo) McBrian of Middleville; three sons. Buddy Lee (Bonnie) Lake of Hastings, Jack (Judy) Lake of Freeport, and Russell (Rosezella) Lake of Hastings; thir­ ty grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren; sister, Jeanette Ingersoll of St Petersburg. Florida; brothers Frank Collins, Ed Collins, and Jim Collins all of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Monday, August 26, 1996 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Jeff Worden officiating. Interment took place in the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. any questions about this and he said we already have on file two letters from the DNR, from their attorneys and one from Seth Phillips stating that the (today s) plan, is as we interpret it (with no importation except with Kent), and not as they do. "So we feel that even if...they go to court, we bring out the two letters from the DNR attorneys and the DNR chief of staff and say 'here is their interpretation of the plan as well as ours' and we figure that there's no litigation," Bailey said. "By putting it (the language change) in we feel that we have every bit as much as we had before... "If the townships acted on this right away they could have it done in September and we could have the host agreement in place in September and have a long term contract with the years that we wanted." he said. "I think that Barry County did get a very good arrangement...It's not what 1 personally wanted to see. Of course. I wanted the whole pie and everybody else did. too. It is a good agreement. Il is as good as we're going to get at this point. "The other thing that makes me feel comfortable about putting this language in is... if we breach and they file the breach on us and say we are going back to the plan the way it was, we still have the right to enforce £2ne that plan This was just challenged in court by Waste Management against Ingham County and Ingham County's plan was upheld by the federal judge. So they are saying counties, you do have control.' That made us feel all the more comfortable even if it goes back and they want to puli it and go to court... I don't even think they would challenge it with the litigation that's happening now. I think they wanted it there for an opportunity to (challenge), but at the time they were fighting for this, this other litigation wasn't settled, but it is now," Bailey said. "I think we ought to frame that (host agreement amendment)." County Commissioner Robert Wenger jpked after this week's vote. Commissioner Sandy James asked if City Management had agreed to the most recent language change "in writing." "I don't feel there's a problem there," said Wenger, adding that he had spoken to a landfill official. "I'd like to have it in writing." James said, rnd Wenger changed the motion to say that lhe county's approval would be contingent upon receipt of a letter of approval from City Management. "I know verbally they (City Management officials) have agreed to iL" Bailey said. Yvorme F. Brooks Etizabdh Hiukin BELLEVUE - Elsie “Bette" Elizabeth Haskin (Sexton), 68, of Bellevue passed away Sunday, August 25, 1996 st Battle Creek Health System' Community Site. Mn. Httkta wu bora October 22, 1927 in Bittle Creek, the daughter of Hooter Neri xnd Miry Hem" Alfarem (Oixney) Sexton. She wxx married to Morley Edward Haakin October 29, 19S4 in Florida. She waa a area reaident for her entire life. She wai employed al the E.W. Blin in 1962, retiring in 1915. She attended Battle Creek Public .School!, WK. Kellogg Schoola and graduated from Gull Lake High School. She was active in establithing and waa on dm Board of Directors for the Thornappie Valley Credit Union In Hastings. She spent wittera in Florida for the past 10 yean. She enjoyed pozzies, fishing, traveling. "Wheel of Fortune- and "Jeopardy". She loved her dog "BandiT. Mil. Haakin is survived by her husband, Morley E. -Smokey* Haakin of Bellevue: daughter, Karen Peck of Battle Creek; three soot, Gerald “Bud" Sexton of Dowling. Bernard Green of Bellevue, Robert M. Green of Lake Odessa; two step-daughters. Ginger Gatlin of HamilKMi and Lore Gatlin of Indiana­ polis, Indiana; two step-sons, Rick Haski n and Scott Haakin both of Battle Creek; eight grandcMMten; one gnat grandchild; one rimer, Lou. St John ot Bardo, Creek; half rista, Genp^C Kreaia and Kenneth Sexton both of Wayne, Ohio She wu preceded in death by her patents and brother, Scott N. Sexton in 1924. Vlxitition will be Tuesday August 27, 24 pan. and 6-8 p.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, 223 N. Bedford Road. Battle Creek. Services will be held Wednesday, August 21, 1XX> pan. at the Funeral Cupel with Reverend Robert G. Muirbead of First Assembly of God officiating. Burial wiU be in Floral Lam Memorial Gardens in Emmen Township. Memorial contributions may be nude to the charity of one's choice. |Eboood B. XK^gaum| LAKE ODESSA-Elwood B.Klingman, age 83, of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday, August 22, 1996. He wu born April 11,1913 in Detroit, the son of Vernon and Edna (Bever) Klingnun. He graduated from Lake Odesu High School and wu married to Elizabeth McClel­ land oo December 28, 1938 in Nashville. Mr. Kiingmn wu employed at the Lake Odesu Canning Company and Oldsmobile in Lansing for 21 yean retiring in 1974. He Is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, David (Judy) Klingman of Olivet, Nathan Klingnun of Suitficld; ooc dau^ter, Lois (Robert) Reese of Lake Odessa; three grand­ children; three great grandchildren; one sister, Yvonne (Irwin) Heidrick of Lake Odessa. Funeral Services were held oc Monday August 26, 1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Interment wu in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Edna M. Cushman HICKORY CORNERS - Edna M. Cushman, 82, of Hidtfxy Comers passed away Saturday, August 24,1996 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Cushman wu bora November 25,1913 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Edgar and Bertha ( Fuller) Wooden. She graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1931. She wu employ­ ed for several years at the former Oliver Avia­ tion in Battle Creek and retired in 1978 after 23 years with the Kellogg Company. She wu married to Clifford Cushman. She wu a member of the Hickory Corners Bible Church, the Battle Creek Society of Artistsand Prudence-Nobles Chapter #366 O.E.S. She loved her family and her art, especially oil painting. Mrs. Cushman is survived by one daughter, Eleanor “Ellie" and Duane Gillespie of Battle Creek; two sons, Robert and Patricia Simpson of Batik Creek, William “Bill" and Diane Simpson of Marshall; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Jessie May Scott of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Wednesday. August 28 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial wu in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hickory Comers Bible Church. LAKE ODESSA - Yvonne F. Brooka, 70, of Lake Odessa, pasaed away Thursday, August 22, 1996. She wu bora December 9, 1925 ia Lake Odessa, the daughter of Claude and Hariet (Sutherland) Haney. She attended Lake Odesu High School and wu married to Melvin Brooks on January 18, 1943 in Lake Odessa. He preceded her in death on November 17, 1994. Surviving are two sons, Milo (Boonie) Brooks of Ionia and Melvin Jr. (Martha) Brooks of Lu Vegas, Nevada; one daigbaer, Teri (Royce) Shilton of Lake Odem; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one brother, Mu Haney of Hnllwlik Florida; three sisters-in-law, Velma Tnunpower of Lansing. Marilyn Haney of Lake Odem and Janet Haney of Florida; several nieces and Memorial Services were held oo Mooday August 26,1996 at the Koops Rmeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Interment wu ia Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial cootributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Rmeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. DELTON - Ednx L. (Armstrong) Croker, •ge 82, of Delton, passed my Monday, 19, 1996. She wu bora in Myitk, lows on January 23, 1914. Edna moved to Kalamazoo in her arty twenties, met and married Bennett Cnfcer. They lived in the Kalamazoo area for reaerol yem, then moved to Delton in 1941. She wu a retired employee of the Kalama­ zoo Stale Hoapital. She wu a member at the Faith United Methodist Church of Ddba. Willing Workers Sunday School clue, LHud Methodist Women Society, Lunch Buch. Golden Agen, and Golden Girls. Edu «u a volunteer and participant of the Crenretealnn on Aging She wu preceded in death by her husband. Bennett in 1972 and a brother, Jamea in 1995. She ia survived by one eoe, Arthur B. (Jeanette) Croker of Men. Arizona; two daughters, Margery (Richaid) Martin and Carol (Bill) Ruddy both of Delton; ten grand­ children; eighteen great-grandchildren; one sister, MaryEtta Sacco of Rock Island, lUteis; one brother, John M. (Jack) Armstrong of Horton; sister-in-law, Lula Armatrong of Hu Lake. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 23. 1996 at Faith United Methodiat Church in Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Interment took place in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributiotis may be made to either the Faith United Methodiat Church building fund or the Faith United Methodist Children’s Corner daycare. Funeral arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Amm LAKE ODESSA - Anne Mayer Steinftiebrer, age 90, of Lake Odeaaa, paaaed away co Thursday. August 22, 1996 at Tboraappte Manor io Hastings. She wu one of twelve children bcm lo Un and Anu (Meluis) Mayer in Slinger, Wiaooosin on January 24, 1906 She attended schools in Slinger, Wisconsin; Milwsukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois. She wu married to Gotthold Steinfbebrer in Chicago, Illinois on January 22, 1942. They resided oo s farm near Vermontville and Anne worked u a bookkeeper for the Sunfield Farmers Elevator for twenty-six yean. She sold her farm and moved to Lake Odem in 1991 and wu a resident in Foster Care at the Thomapple Manor. She wu a member of the Vermontville Congregational Church. She is survived by nieces sad nephews Graveside funeral services were teld Satur­ day. August 24,1996 in Woodlawn Cemettry Vermontville with Reverend Joseph Graybill of Edmore United Methodist Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made K> a charity of one’i choice. Arrangements were made by Koops Puurol Chapel, Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday August 29. 1996 — Page 7 Social News Hazel Monica to observe 90th Hazel Monica will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Sunday, Sept. 8. 1996. She will appreciate receiving cards and let­ ters at her home, 812 N. Church St.. Hastings, Mich. 49058. Matthew Alan Cowall, Corvallis. OR and Caryn Elizabeth Chachulski. Corvallis. OR. David Morris Rackley. Plainwell and Amy Iarmy Cole, Plainwell Adolfo Angel Alcala. Middleville and Susan Gay Groen. Middleville. Leon Leon, Middleville and linger Jo Meyers. Middleville. David W. Woodhouse. Plainwell and Kathleen Ann Ewen, Plainwell. Garth Allen Prior, Dowling and Chen Ann Barren, Dowling. Shane Michael Freiberg, Milford and Sarah Elizabeth Hawkins, Hastings. Mohammad Sharifuz Zaman. Aurora. IL and Tamara Sue Kelly, Aurora. IL. Ryan Todd Peabody. Bellevue and Shannon Lee Carpenter, Bellevue. Timothy John Wilkins, Middleville and Shirley Mane Skinner. Middleville. Thank You 1 would like to thank all of the wonderful people who were part of my team in the Relay for Life event this past August 16th and 17th. First my daughter and Co­ Captain, Jenee Phillips and her husband Eric Phillips, who sponsored our team as Phillips Residential Design and Construction. Also, my daughter Michelle Hurtado, Dottie, Herein. Judy Wooer, Joyce Snow, Rick James, Cindy Cove, Kan Koffman, Donna Long, May Ellsworth, Joe Gmala, Charles Nystrom, Ken and Alice Jones, Carrie Bowman, and the Bechler family, Tim, Marese, Michelle, Erinn, and Amanda. Also, a special thanks to all of the people and businesses who contributed to the American Cancer Society on our behalf. This event helped me to cope with a very difficult time in my life. I will be forever grateful. Thank You All So Much! Mary L Newton TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF REVISED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL; INCREASE IN ESTIMATE OF COSTS Pleasant Lake Area Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that lhe Township Board of lhe Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, having resoNed its intention to make certain road improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to certain private roads (the “Improvements”), pursuant to Act 188 of lhe Public Acts of Michigan of 1954 as amended, has made its final determination of a special assessment district for the Improvements, which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are beoefined by the improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed. Pleasant Lake Area Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District Lots and Parcels Numbered. 08-03-005-045-00, -10. -50 08 03-005-046-00. -10. -20. -30 08-03-005-047-00. -40. -50 08-03-005-048-00 08-03-005-056-00 08-03-005-057-00 08-03-005-058-00 08-03-005-059-00 08-03-005-060-00 08-03-005-061-00 08-03-005-062-00 08-03-005-063-00 08-03-005-064-00 08-03-005-065-00.-10 08-03-008-028-00 08-03-008-029-00 08-03-008-0304)0 08-03-008-031-00 08-03-008-032-00 08-03-008-033-00 08-03-008-034-00 08-03-008-035-00 08-03-008-036-00 08-03-100-001-00 08-03-100-002-00 08-03-100-003-00 08-03-100-004-00 08-03-100-005-00 08-03-100-006-00 08-03-100-007-00 08-03-100-008-00 08-03-100-009-00 08-03-100-010-00 08-03-100-011-00 08-03-100-012-00. -50 08-03-100-014-00 08-03-100-016-00 NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT the estimate of costs for the project has increased by more than 1051. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Barry has made and certified a revised special assessment roll for the district, reflecting said pro­ posed increase in estimate of costs, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. THE 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1996, AT 7:00 O'CLOCK P.M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO CONSIDER THE INCREASE IN ESTIMATE OF COSTS AND TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roil as prepared has been report cd to lhe Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at lhe Township Hall for pub­ lic examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAN AN OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with lhe Township by letter prior to lhe hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry. Dated: August 7.1996. Deborah Dewey-Perry. Clerk Township of Barry Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas Lisa Wilson called and said she is now back from her trip lo China wiih the baby girl named Emily she adopted. Emily is six months old and. according to her new mother, is in good health and has a fine ap­ petite. The coming weekend will be the busiest of the year in Woodland — the annual Homecoming - - pre-Labor Day weekend As in every year, it all starts Friday evening with a homemade ice cream social at Woodland United Methodist Church on Main Street. Sloppy joe sandwiches and home­ made pies and cakes will also be served. This event, which is from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.. is always for a free-will offering. The Woodland Eagles hold a fish fry in their lodge building on Main Street the same night. They will start serving al 5 p.m. The annual softball tournaments will be­ gin Friday at 6 p.m. in lhe park. A coed tournament will be a feature for the second year, as well as lhe traditional men's tour­ nament. Teams usually come from as far away as the Detroit area. Nineteen men's teams are registered for the tournament and there are eight teams ready for the coed tourney. Saturday will be a full day of softball games The Saturday craft show in lhe pork will open around 10 a.m. Betty Curtis, 367­ 4504. can still arrange booth space. She said there will be several new crafters this year, as well as some who have here in pre­ vious years. Because there are other things going on in the park all day, this is a rather relaxed and easy-going craft show, and both the crafters and the browsers enjoy it. Anyone who wants to be in the parade should be at the school by 12:30 p.m. for judging and lining up. The fire department will be in charge of lining up and starting the parade at one p.m. Prizes will be awarded in several categories, including floats, pets and bicycles. Eugene Reuther has been named Home­ coming Grand Marshal this year and there will be a reception for him after the parade so that he can visit with his many friends. Zion Lutheran Church will host the recep­ tion in the park pavilion. Kelly Rowland and Chnsta Richmond will hold games and contests for the kids in the park at 2:30 p.m. The Lions Club will start serving barbe­ cued chicken with a complete meal at 4:30 p.m. You can buy your tickets in advance for $6 or at the event for $630. The Woodland Lions have held a chicken barbecue the Saturday before Labor Day for to many years that no one is sure when it started, but the club will soon celebrate the 50th anniversary of its charter, so it has been awhile. Jim Lucas told me about the Lions Club chicken barbecue in Woodland before I married him in 1953, I think. Then the Li­ ons cooked it themselves, but for many years now the chicken halves have been pre­ pared by High's Barbecue Service of Indiana and are famous for being delicious. Sunday morning will see the annual com­ bined Sunday morning worship service in the park, and more softball games will begin at noon. The traditional Sunday evening concert at Woodland United Methodist Church by the Woodland Gospel Quartet with the Grimshaws as their guests will be at 7 p.m. The Grimshaws come from Vassar in the thumb area and are new to this area. The softball tournaments will finish on Monday. Labor Day. with the championship game occurring sometime in the afternoon and the trophies awarded at the end of that game Food will be plentiful all weekend both in the park and downtown. Come and enjoy this last big weekend of the summer in Woodland The Woodland Woman's Study Club 1996-1997 program has been planned and will begin with a luncheon at 'The Sisters" restaurant, (formerly Bob's) in Lake Odessa Tuesday, Sept. 10, al noon. The year’s pro­ gram includes a banquet, a trip to Ionia and several interesting programs. Jerry Bales was back in church recently af­ ter an illness that has kept him down most of the summer. Drew Coppess, 17-year old son of Ron and Ellyn Coppess. is suffering with pain caused by a disk high in his back and doctors have told him he will have pain with strenu­ ous activity for the rest of his life. Neverthe­ less, he hopes to be able to play football this, his senior year, at Lakewood High School. Jane Slater suffered an accident in which a golf cart turned over on her leg two weeks ago. Because of the injuries lo lhe flesh of her leg involving stitches, the doctors have only recently been able to put on a cast for the broken fibula in her left leg. They used a removable cast so that the other injuries could still be treated and the stitches removed at the proper lime. She was al a camp near Thomapple Lake with friends when the accident occurred. The Village Council asked me to express thanks to everyone who helped clean up the tree that fell in front of lhe United Methodist Church downtown last week. New books at the librarv include "Sudden Prey" by John Sandford and “Executive Or­ ders" by the most popular Tom Clancy. We also have recently received a new copy of the most-used "A Light In The Attic." one of lhe two silly poetry books by Shel Silver­ stein that arc ALWAYS out of the library. The second volume is called “End Of The Sidewalk." He has just published a third book of children's amusing poetry called “Falling Up." which also arrived last week. Woodland United Methodist Church has arranged a scries of Sunday evening concerts. to be called “September Blessings." The first will be the annual Woodland Gospel Quartet concert that closes the Labor Day weekend at 7 p.m. Sunday. Sept. I. Mark and Nola Payne and Friends will offer an evening of contemporary Christian music and worship at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Sunday. Sept. 22, the Western Michigan Teen Challenge Choir with Sister Sue Seals will lead a worship service with song and drama. This will start al 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 29. also at 6:30, the Clark­ son Band with country and contemporary and classical gospel music and witness will ap­ pear. You are invited to come to any or all of these concerts and bring a friend. A free-will offering will support each group. Sometimes when I come home from Hast­ ings I turn north on Martin Road and go to Jordan Road to avoid going through the vil­ lage. Last Thursday afternoon. I was unable to get lo Jordan Road on Martin and had to turn around and go back because of several emergency vehicles on Martin just south of Jordan Road. There was a Lakewood Ambu­ lance, some fire equipment and some police vehicles. 1 saw Kevin Stowell with a camera, and he told me a Medi-Evac helicopter had just left with some people. He said he had pictures but had no idea what had happened. Later I found out that a north-bound car on Martin driven by Lynn Mazurek of Wood­ land was making a left turn onto Jordan and was hit by a south-bound car driven by Mari­ lyn Haney of Lake Odessa. Her passenger. Yvonne Brooks, 70. was killed in the acci­ dent. Haney was air-lifted to Butterworth Hospi­ tal, where, according lo lhe Rev. Ward Pierce, she was still on a respirator and in intensive care on Saturday because of the dif­ ficulty of breathing with three broken ribs. 1 personally have thought for many years that stop signs should be placed on Martin Road at both Brown and Jordan Roads. Many people use Martin as a route from Lake Odessa to M-43 and Hastings and drive much too fast for what is essentially just a rural residential road Cross traffic is stopped at both Jordan and Brown, but both of these are heavily traveled for rural roads, and stopping cars on those roads does not prevent accidents such as this one with cars going north and south on Martin making turns and colliding. There is a hill just north of Jordan on Martin which makes visibility difficult at that corner. While there have been many accidents at both Martin and Brown and Martin and Jor­ dan. according lo people who have lived in the neighborhood all their lives, this is the first fatality at Martin and Jordan. Perhaps that makes it time to re-think traffic patterns in the neighborhood. LEGAL NOTICE Aupust 14, 1966 All eoaro me<noer» present. Agendo opproved. Minutes approved as rood. Treasurer's report accepted. Reports of Committees presented. Motion approved to accept Nona Reigle os pro­ bationary firefighter. Oerk instructed to send bid notices for Fire Department Pumper. Hoard comments from floor against noise Bristol Road Special Assessment Resolution 44 discussed. Vouchers approved in amount of $22,316.16. June Doctor Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervislr Barbara Fort (6/29) Early Deadline... Due to the upcoming Labor Day Holiday, DEADLINES for the Sept. 3rd Issue of: The Reminder - Maple Valley News Lakewood News - Sun and News will be as follows... DISPLAY ADVERTISING Thursday, August 29 at 5 p.m. NEWS ARTICLES Friday, August 30 at 12 Noon CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Friday, August 30 at 4:00 p.m. Thank You for Your Understanding and Cooperation! IPs More Than Meets the Eye, IPs Pennock Village Pennock Village is more than just a retirement community, it’s an active, progressive, indepen­ dent lifestyle. We offer a full range of services and amenities - call for full details! i �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 29, 1996 not likely to change. So grin and bear it, honey. I just hope your eyesight remains good. And thank heavens you aren’t triggerhippv LEGAL NOTICES: Augu*» 20 1996 Propoiad 1997 Budget Mooring colled to order o» S.-flO p.m. Present: House. Montford. Polmer. Mun joy Bed lord. Edward*. AAory Warner Merlin Walter* ond eight resident* Concern* of resident* with du*t control ond the 1997 Budget will be prepared for adoption ot the Sept. II, 1996 meeting. Adjournment at 6:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerfc Attested to by Robert M. Edward* Supervisor (8/29) EXTRA COPIES off The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! File No. 96-21932-11 Estote of MARLEY RANDOLPH SHOOK AKA MARLEY R. SHOOK TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estote moy be barrod or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address wo* 11417 Lake Shore Drive. Prairieville. Michigan 49000 d-ed April 4 1996 An Instrument dated February 7. 1992 ho* been admitted o* the will of the dec ease j Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all claim* against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the Independent personal representative. First of America Bonk-Michigan. NA 106 East Michigan Avenue. Kalomcnoo. Ml 49007. or to both the independent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hasting*. Michigan 49056. within 4 month* ol the date of publication of thl* notice. Notice I* further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the person* entitled to W. Stephen A. Kastran (P22784) 313 Hubbard Street Allegan. Ml 49010 673-6407 (6/29) On vacation Dear Reader*: I am on vacation, but I have left behind some of my favorite columns that you may have missed the first time around. 1 hope you enjoy them. - Ann lenders Dozen rules Dear Ann Landers; Several years ago. you printed Twelve Rules for Raising Children. I carried the column in my wallet until it became so dog-eared and yellowed with age that it is no longer legible Please print it again, Ann. It’s worth a repeat. - San Antonio Mother Dear Mother: Here it is. Thanks for asking. 1. Remember that a child is a gift from God. the richest of all blessings. Do not at­ tempt to mold him in the image of yourself, your father, your brother or your neighbor. Each child is an individual and should be per­ mitted to be himself. 2. Don’t crush a child’s r wit when he fails. And never compare him with others who have outshone him. 3. Remember that anger and hostility are natural emotions. Help your child to find socially acceptance outlets for these normal feelings or they may be turned inward and erupt in the form of physical or mental illness. 4. Discipline your child with firmness and reason. Don’t let YOUR anger throw you off balance. If he knows you are fair, you will not loae his respect or his love. And make sure the punishment fits the crime. Even the youngest child has a keen sense of justice. 5. Remember that each child needs TWO parents. Present a united front. Never join with your child against your male. This can create in your child (as well as in yourself) emotional conflicts, it can also create feelings of guilt, confusion and insecurity. 6. Do not hand your child everything his lit­ tle heart desires. Pennit him to know the thrill of earning and the joy of achieving. Grant him the greatest of all satisfactions, the pleasure that come* with personal accomplishment 7. Do not set younelf up as the epitone of perfection. This is a difficult role to play 24 hours a day. You will find it easier to com­ municate with your child if you let him know that Mom and Dad can err. too. 8. Don’t make threats in anger or impossi­ ble promises when you are in a generous mood. Threaten or promise only that which you can live up to. To a child, a parent's word means everything. The child who has lost faith in hi* parents has difficulty believing in anything. 9. Do not smother your child with super­ ficial manifestations of “love." The purest and healthiest love expresses itself in day-in, day-out training, which breeds self­ confidence and independence 10. Teach your child there is dignity in hard work, whether it is performed with call used hand* that shovel coal or skilled fingers that manipulate surgical instruments. Let him know a useful life is a blessed one and a life of ease and pleasure-seeking is empty and 11. Do not try to protect your child against BOY, Donald Eugene, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 10 at 6:41 p.m. to Jessica and Donald Ash. Delton, weighing 8 lbs., 12 css. and 22 inches long. CHAIT PUZA Iltifat teSt MSW’O Now Hiring! Join the Fiesta Team - Call 1-800-825-6363. n. hc’us You Are Invited! Don’t Miss Out! ATTEND OUR 10th Edward Jones Seminar This Month's Featured Program: PUTNAM MUTUAL FUNDS - Mr. John P. Nickodemus SEMINAR TOPICS: INVESTING FOR GROWTH & INCOME AND HOW TO PLAN FOR GROWTH NOW - FOR MORE INCOME LATER! Tuesday, September 10, 1996 • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Desserts and Refreshments Middle Villa Inn, 4611 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville Please, Call For Reservations Now! Call (616) 945-3246 (24 Hour Reservation Line) Due to the overwhelming popularity of this seminar, SEATING IS LIMITED RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - Call (616) 945-3246 • Feel Free to Bring an Interested Friend • Tta, » nr+tar » <+tar »«•«» + tolacitetion of an ottrr to buy any mrm Such Utaa| » m-fc +> .tach —U hr mrdr rraUrtar at the tewunar Cow’s an angel Landers Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 Mark D. Christensen Investment Representative GIRL, Anna Maria, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 11. at 5 p.m. to Teressa and Charles Pash. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs . 6 on and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kaylee McKenzie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 11 at 3:47 p.m. to Michael and Robin Berry. Shelbyville, weighing 7 lb*.. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. every small blow and disappointment. Adver­ sity strengthens character and makes us com­ passionate. Trouble is the great equalizer. Let him leam it. 12. Teach your child to love God and to love his fellow men. Don’t SEND your child to a place of worship. TAKE him there. Children leam from example. Telling him something is not teaching him. If you give your child a deep and abiding faith in God. it can be his strength and his light when all else fails. Excerpted from Ann Landers’ new book “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee.” published by Villard and available in bookstores everywhere. See a cow? Lakewood schools are under way, with clsue t beginning earlier this week, Tuesday, Aug. 27. Friends of the Library will omit their September meeting due to lack of pressing buxines*. Labor Day comes Monday. Sept. 2. Have a happy and safe holiday. The Lakewood Class of 1976 held its 20th anniversary reunion Saturday . Aug 17 M the Moose Lodge in Hastings, with golfing tn the forenoon and a later meal. LaRue McMillen recently had a birthday. Daughter Marian Weinberg came from Buchanan for the occasion, along with her sister and brother-in-law from next doer. La Rue's birthday gift from his family was a new set of wheels to use in Florida. Steven and Jackie Decker and son Zachary spent the weekend of Aug. 17-18 with his parents Orville and Virginia. Meantime, daughters Ange. Andrea and Samantha visited their cousins April and Sara at the home of Allen and Kaihy Decker on Farrell Road Local homes with showy flowers include those of the Willis Strhmans and the Forrest Slaters toward the south end of Jordan Lake Avenue, the Arnold McLeods on Fourth Avenue. Union Bank's Class Act Club filled two buses Thursday for a trip to Muskegon with lunch on a cruise boat, which plied the waters of Muskegon Lake out to Lake Michigan, but the big lake was too rough that day. Then they saw the musical stage play “Camelot" at a beautiful theater with pit orchestra. The star was Noel Harrison as King Arthur. He is a soo of actor Rex Harrison Jared Michael Nurenberg, son of Randy and Donita, was baptized Sunday at Central United Methodist Church, with many relatives present to witness the sac n me nt The Nurenberg* live in Grandville. The ranch house removed from M-66 across the highway from Wendy’s south of Ionia is still on its trailer waiting for a founda­ BOY, Ronald Clare, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 13 at 4:43 a.m. to Steve and Amy Collins, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. Farmers Insurance BOY, Brandon Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 16 at 11:47 p.m. to Tonya and Craig Land ng, Middleville, weighing 8 lbs., 3.5 ozs. and 22 inches long. Dear Ana Landen: While riding the bus to work, my friend glanced al the man seated op­ posite her. He was reading a newspaper. Sud­ denly. she noticed the man’s zipper was open, and the gap was most embarrassing She managed to get his attention when he turned a page. Using gestures, she directed his atten­ tion to lhe problem. The man was horrified and set about to close the gap at once. The very moment he yanked up his zipper, the bus lurched and the woman seated next to him flipped the tail of her fox over her shoulder. The fur got stuck in the man’s zip­ per. and they were hopelessly entangled. The woman, furious and not at all accepting of the man’s apologies, suddenly yelled, “This is my stop!" She got up to leave and of course, the man had to get off the bus with her. The last my friend saw of this ill-fated cou­ ple was the two of them on the street comer, struggling to free from one another. " - Vera in Hemet. Calif. Dear Vera: Thanks for a hilarious story. That’s enough to make a man want to go back to buttons. Excerpted from Ann Landers’ new book “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee," published by Villard and available in bookstores everywhere Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, lac. Lake Odessa NEWS For your insurance call BOY, Steven James, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 16 al 5:20 p.m. to Christine Lynn Burton and Tom Strouse. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 3 ozs. and 19Mi inches long. Ill-fated couple Dear Ann Leaden: Yesterday, I looked out of my kitchen window and could have sworn I saw an old cow across the way. mun­ ching gnus between two houses. I was just about to shout to my husband and tell him a cow had wandered out of the pasture and to go put her back in. Thank heavens I was interrupted by a phone call. After a second look out the window. I discovered the “cow" was my mother-in-law wearing saddle pants. Three weeks ago. I was frightened by the sight of a tramp hanging around the machine shed It was dusk, and I quickly locked al) lhe doors. A few minute* later. I saw my husband walking toward the tramp. When they em­ braced. I nearly fainted. The "tramp” was his mother. To put it bluntly, Ann. the woman looks so down at the heels that it makes me sick. She also scares the daylights out of me. My mother-in-law is 74 years old, has plenty of money to spend and is in good health What can I do about this revolting situation - Fargo. N.D. Dear Fargo: Nothing. At her age, she is BOY, Jonathan Douglas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 13 at 5:40 a.m. to Amy and Doug Freeland. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 3 ozs and 21V6 inches long. GIRL, Shane Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 14 at 11:08 a.m. to Mark Woodworth and Robin Schild. Delton, weighing 5 lbs. 12fe ozs. and 1916 inches long Dear Ann: I am bursting at the seams to say a word to “Fargo. N.D.," the woman who was looking out the window and thought she saw a cow in the backyard On another occa­ sion. lhe “cow" looked like a tramp. Both times, it turned out to be her mother-in-law. My mother-in-law is 77. not the most beautiful or best-dressed woman in the world but certainly the Finest. When our kids were sick or I was down with the flu. "lhe old cow"was right there, cooking, cleaning and doing the laundry In every emergency, "the old tramp" has come through like the angel she is. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. - Helen from K.C. Dear Helen: You said it. honey. tion on Harwood Rood just north of David Highway in Berlin Township. A new house is being built oo the Lyle Denney farm oo Jor­ dan Lake Highway, also in Berlin. John and Alice Smith on Patrick Road were hosts oo Sunday to the Curtiss family reunion with dinner on the lawn. Lois Curtiss handed out new chart* showing the family lineage from John and Elizabeth, who came to Massachusetts Bay Colony 1637-39, through' their grandson. Thomas. Hi* descendants came to Michigan from 1846 to 1874. Three of this family married Potters, so this has been known as the Potter-Curtis* family reunion during their years of annual gatherings. Relatives came from Lowell, Lakeview, Manchester, Saranac, Ionia and Illinois. Adgate, Chadwick. Powell, Smith and Schultz were some of the branches. Recent sights on the CSX rail line include a train carrying only open cars piled with crush­ ed limestone. What a lot of rocks’ Another ‘ train oo Sunday had five engines, with four * headed east and the fifth engine running in reverse or else being hauled. Another time ! there were three engines and two freight can. The usual ratio is about 30 freight can per i engine. * On Sunday. Sept, b. Central Uniled Methodist Church will revert to its schedule of worship services al 10:30 a.m. Church •* school classes begin for the season at 9:10 a.m. New partitions have been built on the se- ' cond floor of Fellowship Hall to allow for three enclosed classrooms instead of curtained dividers. Retirement Open House — for — RON MENNELL After 20 ♦ years with the U S. Air Force/ Mich. A.N.O. His friends and family invite you to help him c»l«br»t« Aufl 31 >rom 7.12 p.m, Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50+ drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent CARY BEGG AGENCY Auto, Home, life Commercial ia S Uktapwi. Hating, Ml 49O5S Bolmu: 945-4454 F«x: 945-9914 at the Hastings Moose Lodge No Gifts. Please TECHNICIAN NEEDED By New Car Dealer We sell and service Chevrolet, Buick, Geo. Must be certified and have hand tools. Contact... Bob Henry Bill Seif Chevrolet-Buick-Geo 1435 S. Hanover Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-2425 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The Nashville News after ten E. Feighner by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Nashville News was started in 1873 by Onto Strong. He sold the newspaper to his employee Lai W. Feighner in 1888. Mr. Feighner operated the Nashville News for the next 40 years. The News was sold tn 1928 to A.B. Mc­ Clure. Mr. McClure didn't operate the papa for very long and in 1931 he sold it to Willard St. Clair and Mary Kellogg Gloster. The Glosters had owned and operated a newspaper in Levering. Mich. Mr. Gloster was a printer by trade and knew both the newspaper and printing business Mrs. Gloster had worked as a reporter for the Adrian Daily Telegram. They were well suited to operate a small town newspaper. But this was during the years of the “great depression" and the going was hard. Adver­ tising was scarce and news sometimes also was scarce. The paper sold for five cents a copy or $1.50 pa year. McClure had dropped the price from the $2 pa year price, which Lett Feighner had charged for several years. Glosters kept the price at SI .50 pa year. The format stayed pretty much the same under both McClure and the Glosters. Both editors followed the community news by local reporters in the outlying areas The reporters were given by-lines by 1932. Some of the area correspondents for the newspaper operated by the Glosters, Ltd. in the 1930s were: Woodbury, Miss Kate Eckardt; Lacey. Sylvia Bivens; South Maple Grove. Mrs. Bryan Vanauken; Branch District. Mrs. Vinca Norton; Striker District. Atm Crattenden; West Kalamo, Mrs. Truman Gordnia; Barryville. Mrs. Louise Lathrop; Maple Grove. Mrs. Wesley DeBoll; Southeast Sun­ field. Grace L Sheldon; Morgan. Mrs. Mamie Webb; Kalamo Department, Mrs. Ray E. Noban; Northeast Castleton. Mrs. Altie Staup; Dayton Corners. Mrs. Gertrude Baas; Barnes and Mason Districts. Mrs. Lena S. Mix and Southwest Maple Grove. Mrs. W.H. Local Nashville appeared in a column titled “News in Brief." There was a column devoted to Boy Scouts in the county. A col­ umn entitled "Nearby Notes" gave news briefs from otha nearby towns and “Here and There" featured newsy items from otha villages, cities and states. They both had church news columns and the Giosteis began a column called "Ancient History." which they extracted from old issues of the Nashville News. Legal notices and election notices and news continued to be part of lhe format. Advertis­ ing featured large two and four column spaces. Court bouse news had a place The Nashville State Bank. E.B Finley, receiva, gave notice that... “All depositors and creditors of the Nashville State Bank, the receiva is now accepting the filing of claims. Every Depositor should bring his saving book, certificates of deposit, cashiers checks or any other form of deposit with them m order to file their claim... Parents may file for children. Filing of all claims must be com­ pleted within 90 days from Feb. 13. 1932.” Edwin Kane of The Post Office Pharmacy advertised new AGFA Kodak film, sizes 116 and 120. now have eight exposures instead of six for the same price as the old six exposure. "Buy your film and have your developing done." The Dec. 31. 193t. issue detailed a college course for homemakers to be offered al Michigan State College (Michigan State University) as one of nine short courses being offered beginning Jan. 4. 1937. The course was noted as being useful for homemakers. Grange and 4>H leaders. The courses were eight weeks long. Other courses offered in 1937 were general agriculture, dairy produc­ tion. dairy manufacturing, poultry, agricultural engineering, floriculture, golf course management and forestry and wildlife conservation. The news in this same paper stated that jobs had increased two-fold from the same Denod the vear before. Willard S. Clair and Mary Kellogg Gloster edited and published the Nashville News for ten years from 1931 until 1941. struggling with lack of money, hard to coIlea bills and very little cash flow. Then came World War 0. In September of 1941. with the world at war and the United States on the verge of entering active participation, the Glosters sold the papa to Don and Zelma Hinder!her. The Hinderliters moved to Nashville and became part of the community. They publish­ ed the paper through the World War II era with the shortages of papa, people, gas ra­ tioning, food rationing and the news of military personnel to be dealt with. ' MODERN SCHOOLS. - CHURCHES - LOW TAXES HOME AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SITES. The Chamber of Commerce sign, erected In the 1950s to promote the village of Nashville. The Nashville News continued in the same building on Maple Street, which was the village school and had been moved in the 1880s to the Maple Street location. Lcn Feighner added metal lathe and stucco finish around the turn of the century. He added more windows and built a brick addition at the back. The building had three different levels, which made a lot of running up and down. The News remained housed in the same building until 1975 when the papa was pur­ chased by J-Ad Graphics. Donald F. Hinder!iter featured an editorial in each week's paper. The past history of Nashville was called "Turning Back the Pages" and consisting of items from the Nashville News of 50 years, 25 years and 10 years, as well as social news, lodge and club activities and church news. The neighborhood correspondents still had their by-lines and were featured as Neighborhood News from Barry and Eaton County correspondents. The papa gave news of local men in ser­ vice and sent lhe people from the community free copies of the Nashville News if they or their familia would give the News the ad­ dresses of service men and asked the men to occasionally write the News a letter describ­ ing their station, their travels and everyday life in the service. There was a significant Want-Ad section. Flo Theatre ran a show bill of upcoming at­ tractions. Show lima were 7:15 and 9:15 on week nights and on Sunday there were show s at 5.7 and 9 p.m. Admission was 10 cents and 20 cents. Some of the actors featured in the ads of the early 1940s were Gene Autry, Hugh Sinclair. Myrna Loy. William Powell. Joan Bennett and Franchot Tone. There were also selected short subjects snown Ki nderl iter began a col umn wh ich he called “Back Street Barometer" in which be sagely offered advice, quota and quirks and com­ mented oo happenings not only the immediate community but in the county, the state and the nation. Few if any subjects were out of bounds. He discussed gas rationing and the OPA (Office of Price Administration) They had sent an in­ vestigator to check out Hinderiiter after he ad­ mitted in the column accepting two "R” gas coupons from a farmer and admitted to having filled up once on black market gasoline, which in fact be hand"! really done. The OPA didn’t believe that the black market gasoline was only fiction and suspend­ ed his “A” rations, leaving him without any gasoline, raining him to lug his weekly mail­ ing of lhe newspaper to the post office on foot. The churches and the ringing of church bells on Sunday morning were the subject of one of his lively columns. The ringing of the bells at different hours and the howling of the dogs came under the scrutiny of his pen. He felt that at first the bells had ban a well plann­ ed syncope, done in a timely fashion, but then something happened to the timing and it became bedlam Donald Hinderiiter was secretary of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. A billboard erected at the south edge of Nashville in the 1950s stated. “The Chamber of Commerce Welcomes you to Nashville, population 1.374. modern schools, churches, low taxa, home and industrial building sites " He wrote that many letters of interest in Nashville came in and were answered by himself. He says that so far as the outside world can know Nashville might have a good active Chamber of Commerce...“a one man Chamber of Commerce is better than nothing '" School events, teachers, village businesses, individuals, animals and Nashville's economy The work room of the Nashville News. Al Weber is in the center. Len Feighner is on the right. were subjects of his sometimes witty, sometime tongue in cheek and often very serious column. These columns were printed in the Maple Valley News column. “Memories of the Past" by Susan Hinckley in the issua beginning with April 18. 1989, through July 11. 1989. Clarence O. Mason “Ab," worked for the Nashville News from 1909, in vanous capacities until he died in 1956. Ab had done every job in the operation of the papa. He knew the machinery intimately He knew the subscribers and was the backbone of the Nashville News. When he died in the fall of 1956 Don Hinderiiter was known to say that much of the flavor and the fun of running the newspaper died with him. One "Backstreet Barometer" column com­ pared the small business man of the times (1950s) with the small business man of the past generation. The amount of papa work, reporting, taxa, insurance and many otha reports was ever growing. He commented that “in business for younelf’ has become a bum joke and personal liberty and freedom have become as outmoded as a mustache cup. In lhe Sept 25. 1941, an item titled “Kilpatrick C.E. Sponsors Family Night" appears as follows: “The devotional committee of the Kilpatrick Christian Endeavor Society has in­ stituted Family Night as a project to increase the attendance and add to the spiritual enrich­ ment of the membership of the society. “Sunday evening the Rev. J.I. Batdorff. pastor of the Woodbury United Brethren Church, was the guest speaker. He brought a real challenging message to the group which was enjoyed by all. Ewilda Curtis was chair­ man of the evening A beautiful duet was rendered by Joyce and Jeanne Fisher They were accompanied at the piano by their mother. Mrs. Lowell Fisher. “The next Family Night will be Oct. 12 and held in connection with the first quarterly meeting of the year, with the Rev. D.H. Car­ rick of Sunfield, presiding elder of Michigan Conference, bringing the message." The Food Center advertised round sirloin beef steaks. 30 cents per pound; fresh ground beef, lean 2 lbs., 37 cents; Whitehouse coffee was 23 ceres pa pound. The Hinderliters sold the Nashville News in December of 1956, to John and Amy Boughton, who moved to Nashville from Adrian. Mich., and a new era for the Nashville News began. John Boughton was bom on March 2, 1918 in Detroit. He and his wife Amy and their young family, became involved in the com­ munity very quickly. They were strong ad­ vocates of the consolidation of Vermontville •nd Nashville schools into one school district, which became reality in 1962. He wrote editorials that were controversial and thought provoking. He called for the local school board to be more accountable to the public, meeting and making decisions more open to the public. John Boughton was a graduate of Michigan State University and was an excellent photographer, entering many juried shows. Amy Boughton was a registered nurse and worked for lhe Barry County Medical Care Facility (now known as Thomapple Manor) as a nurse and supervisor for many years. The Boughtons bought the Vermontville Echo and consolidated the Nashville News and the Vermontville Echo into one newspaper, covering the Nashville and Ver­ montville area and called this newspapa the Maple Valley News The Boughtons converted the newspaper from a letter press to an offset printing pro­ cess and added the subscription list of lhe Vamontville Echo to that of the Nashville News. The Vermontville Echo had been establish­ ed in 1874 and was only one year younger than the Nashville News. Their motto was ' "Independent in Everything: Neutral in Nothing." The papa sold for $1 per year in advance. Early editors of the Vermontville Echo included J.C. Sherman, and O.E. McLaughlin Vermontville Printing Co. was the publisher. The combined papers covered similar topics to what had always been covered by each of the separate papers. Deaths, weddings, school affairs, church news, political issues con­ tinued to fill the pages of the paper, reporting from both villages and the surrounding areas. Advertising, also wasn't very different Prices reflected the changes in the economy through the years. The Nashville News celebrated 100 years of continuous publication in October 1973. John and Amy Boughton decided to sell the paper to J-Ad Graphics of Hastings in 1975. The newspaper continues today (1996), still John Boughton, who bought the paper in 1956 and operated it until 1975, when he sold it to J-Ad Graphics. serving txxh communities with current news, advertisements, reports of events, school news and political news. John Boughton spent the years following his retirement from the papa, as a free-lance writer, doing photography and making videos as part of his Creative Communications business He passed away on April 18. 1995. laving behind a heritage of special memories for those who knew him. Sources: Nashville News Archives; Nashville News copies from the papers ofJim Hammond; and from the Newspaper Collec­ tions of Donald Hughes, which includes the Vermontville Echo from serveral years back; Nashville. Michigan. 1869-1969. Nashville Area Centennial. Inc.; Barry ( aunty History 1985; Allegan-Barry Counties. 1880; Maple Valley News Archives. J-Ad Graphics. Memories of the Past. Susan Hinckley . Donald Hinderiiter on the left, was a native of Jessup, Iowa and had published the Herald at Quincy, Michigan before coming to Nashville. NEWS, NEWS NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TOPAV CPII...948-8051 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Notice of Budget Hearing A hearing on the proposed 1996 budget for all funds will be held at the Hastings Charter Township Hall. 885 River Road, Hastings. Ml, on SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 AT 8:30 PM Copies of the proposed budget can be inspect­ ed at the township hall or by appointment with the clerk. Bonnie L Cruttenden, Clerk 616/948-9690 or 945-3291 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 29. 1996 Summerfest parade celebrates summer’s golden days LEGAL NOTICES NOTICt OF MOffTQAGI FOMCLOMNK SALK Default having been mode in the condition* of a certain mortgage, mode the 29th day of December. 1994. executed by EVtKU K MOWN and VALERIE I BROWN huibond and wife of 11048 Wildwood Rood. Shelbyville. Michigan 49344-9673 a* Mortgagor. to MAINSTREET SAV INGS BANK (formerly Hasting* Saving* ond loon) of 201 E State Street. Hosting*. Ml 49058. a* Mor tgagee. and recorded in the Office of the Regitter of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, on December 30 1994 in Liber 622 of mortgage*, on Page 222. which mortgage there it claimed at the dote of thi* notice One Hundred Twenty-Five Thoutond Three Hundred Eighty-Five and 22/100 (SI25.38S.22) Dollar* for principal ond interest, and per diem in­ terest from the date of August 13. 1996. ot the rate of 10.00% percent, no suit or proceeding ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mor­ tgage, and the power of solo in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. September 19. 1996, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ea*t front door of the Courthouse of the City of Hostings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the foreclosure sales for the County ol Barry, there will bo offered for sale ond sold to the highest bid­ der. at public auction of venue, for the purpose ol satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest thereon ot (10.00%) percent per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs ond charges for sole, including the attorney fees as provided by law in said mortgage, the land* and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follow*, to-wit: Lot 25 ond the vacated alley adjacent to the East side thereof, also the Westerly 5 feet of Lot 24. The Elms. Section 8. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. Together with an easement access to Gun Lake described a* commencing at the Southwesterly comer of said Lot 16; thence Northerly along the West line of said Lof 16 fo the waterline of Gun Lake; thence 8 feet Easterly along the North line of lot 16: thence Southerly to a point on the South line of said Lot 16 located 10 feet Easterly of the place of beginning; thence Westerly along the South line of Lot 16 to the place of beginning. The length ol redemption period under M.S.A. Section 77A3240 M.C.L Section 600 3240 (1948) is six (6) months. Doted; August 13. 1996 SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA By. Robert J. Longstreet (53546) 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (9/12) The Barry County Sheriffs Posse was first in the animals division ot the Summertest parade. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sarver rode a special car as grand marshals. The Rev. Sarver was the winner earlier this year of the Book of Golden Deeds award, sponsored by the Exchange Club of Hastings. The Wolverine Harmonica Club of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo is a regular participant in the Hastinos Summerfest parade. "Golden Days' was the theme of the third-place float, from Thomapple Manor. First was the Masonic order of Hastings and second was the Thomapple Garden Club. MOffTOAOC FOMKCLOMNK NOTICC Default having been made in the term* and con­ dition* of a certain mortgage made by Charles ond Juello Lindsey, husband and wife, of Freeport. Michigan (Mortgagor) to Household Realty Cor­ poration. (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated January 26. 1989 ond recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on March 3. 1989 In Uber 479 on page 257. Barry County Records on which mor­ tgage there I* claimed to bo duo at the date of this notice the sum of $81,921.77 including interest at the rote of 12.250% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned a* provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceeding* at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage, or any port thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of solo contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State oi Michigan in such cose made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of Oc­ tober. 1996 ot l(H)0 o clock AJA., the undersigned will: at the oast door entrance to the courthouse in Hastings. Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the promiso described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal cost*, charge* and expense*, including the attorney* foe* allow­ ed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by tho undersigned, necessary to protect It* interest »n the premise*. Which said promise* are described ns follows: Tho land referred to is situated in tho County of Barry. Township of Irving. State of Michigan, is described a* follow*That part of the Northwest I /4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Rango 9 West. Irv­ ing Township. Barry County. Michigan, Described as: Commencing ol tho Northeast corner of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 at o point North 90 degrees East 1318.50 feet from the North 1/4 comer of said section, thence South 0 degrees 19 minutes 21 seconds West 346 foot along tho East lino of said Northwest 1/4 of tho Northeast 1/4. thence South 90 degrees West 469 feet to a point 850 feet East of the West lino of said Northeast 1 /4. thence North 0 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds East 346 feet parallel with sold West line Northeast 1/4. thence North 90 degrees East 468-58 feet to the place of beginning, subject lo a right of way for highway purposes over tho North 33 feet thereof. TAX ID 808-008-015-004-30 Commonly known as 3255 Sisson Rood. The redemption period shall be six month* from the date of such sale unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo thirty days from tho date of such sale. Dated: August 12, 1996 Mortgogoe Household Finance Corporation III Richard L. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway. Suite 100 Bloomfield Hills. Michigan 48304 2945 (810)645-6415 (9/19) Rio No. 96-21949-IE Estate of George Bush Youngs TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 232 W. Clinton Hosting* Ml 49058 dtod 7-14-96 An instrument doted Doc. 3. 1986 has boon ad­ mitted a* tho will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Stophen Youngs 422 W Green. Hastings Ml 49058 or to both rhe independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. No*ice is further given that rhe estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to tho persons entitled to It. (8/29) A parade wouldn't be a parade without the usual assortment of fire trucks with their sirens. The Hastings High School marching band placed first in the marching units category, followed by the Circle of Friends and American Legion color guard. Clifford Converse's draft horse and wagon was second in the animals division for the parade. The Hastings Area Girt Scouts were represented in the Summertest parade. NEWS .of the local and area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! The annual children's parade was held downtown this year �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1996 — Page 11 Some candid glimpses of Summerfest ‘96... Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Sarah Hughes and runner-up Roxanne Guernsey gave Summerfest visitors samples of homemade syrup. The annual Summerfest car show was held last Sunday. People from all over displayed their antique vehicles on State Street for all to see. The Moose Lodge pancake breakfast workers, from front: Duane Wilkes, Jean Agostini. Dave Bryan, and Rachel Barton. Pancake breakfast proceeds go to the Barry County Child Abuse Council. The parade awoke appetites, as shown here by 3-year-old Steven Stout of Hastings, whose hot dog appears to be almost as big as he is. Hot jazz and cold ice cream-what a great combination. !i 4 Callan Lenz, age 2, dangles a big spider at members of the crowd while her little sister, Suzannah, 7 weeks old, sleeps. 1 I* imijj jfli ink Hastings City Bank employees blowing up balloons lor the ice cream social that took place behind the bank after the parade. <*>4ilMfei Marilyn Wagenaar came all the way from South Holland. III., to visit Summerfest. ■ ’’ Melissa Short ol Delton got a good soaking in the dunk tank. Working at Thomapple Vairey Credit Union is probably a dryer job. Lynn Piloske and 5 mos. old daughter Kayla, of Nashville watching the Summerfest parade. attendance. Groups gathered to discuss Summerfest events and perhaps plans for the rest of the day. People Hastings City Bank employees dishing out ice cream to the crowd that gathered after the parade Parade spectators from left: Patrick Spitzley. age 7; Morgan Steward, 10 , ot Hastings; Phillip VanZyl. 6; Bobby Spitzley. 5; and Meghan VanZyl. 3 1/2. The Spitzleys are from Lake Odessa and the VanZyls are from Hastings. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29. 1996 Saxons hope to climb to top in OK White Tagg will captain the offense and Hanna and Coppess will provide leadership to the Viking defense. Coach Ted Hollern is very optimistic about his team's chances thanks to the leadership and the returning experience. He also feels that his Lakewood squad is "excellent on the line of scrimmage" and that the team is a "well disciplined group." Providing even more inspiration for the upcoming '96 campaign is the presence of the new Unity Field. The field will get its first test Sept. 6 when rival Hastings comes to town. Last year's jump into lhe OK White Conference was. at least, a learning experience for Coach Jeff Keller and his Hastings varsity football team. The Saxons. 3-6 overall, hope to be more competitive in the league this fall and certainly should be with 13 starters returning on offense and defense. Defensively, eight starters return, including the team's leading tackler Ed Youngs. Youngs averaged 12 tackles in 1995 from his linebackers spot. He and fellow senior linebacker Chad Howes provide the Saxons with solid tackling up the middle. Senior defensive tackle Justin Waters also returns as a starter and is expected to play a key role in Keller's defense. "We're small up front, but we hope to be quicker than most teams." Keller explained. "We have a bit of experience (and) hopefully it will pay dividends.” Hastings' offense returns five starters: senior quarterback Joey Lyons, senior runningback Jamie James, senior runningback Rocky Wager, senior center Jason McCabe and Youngs at guard. Speed has never been a great asset for the Saxons, according to Keller, but he does feel Lhe team is making strides in learning the overall offense. Size and lack of depth are the biggest concerns of the Hastings coach. Keller would like to use 18-20 players, instead of the 14­ 15 that the team utilizes now. "One of our main concerns is injuries.’ Keller said. "We want to be right in the thick of things in the league, but we must turn the comer to prove ourselves." West Michigan powerhouse East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Central are again the "teams to beat" in the OK While, although Zeeland could also surprise a few on the football field and play a factor in the title chase. The Saxons have dedicated to season to the late Buzz Youngs. Ed Youngs grandfather. Youngs was the sports editor at the Hastings Banner for many years and later worked with local radio station WBCH. He was a great fan to all Saxon sports. Hastings opens up with Lakewood at Lakewood on Sept. 6. Keller says the two teams "always have a close battle" and that the confrontation with the Vikings usually makes for a "real emotional game.” The Saxons lost a couple of close games last season and if they find a way to pull a few of Hastings' varsity football team includes (front row. from left) Kenn Cross. Jamie James. Rocky Wager. Ed Youngs. Jason McCabe. Jerrid Velte, Justin Waters and (second row) Joey Lyons. Kevin Morgan. Chad Coenen. Chad Howes. Jeremy Radvansky. Mike Burghdoff and (third row) Cody Lyons. Scott VandenBoss. Josh Richie. Matt Moore. Josh Nichols. Defense appears to be the team's strength, as eight starters return. Defensive back Scott Haas, defensive back Dustin Green, outside linebacker Jesse Young, outside linebacker Brian Campbell, defensive lineman Joel Pero, defensive lineman Chris Marlow, inside linebacker Bill Lane and inside Nathan Belcher. Josh Newton, Jim Bailey and (fourth row) Doug Varney, Jeremy Workman. Beau Barnum, Coach Steve Hoke. Coach Jeff Keller. Coach Jeff Simpson. Tim Easey, Brian Weatherly. Ron Uldrks and (fifth row) Jake Miller. Eric Cart&on. Enc Fleischer. Zakh Holston, Matt Malik, Todd Rosenberg-, and Carl Smith. linebacker Chad Stopher give Heethuis a speedy core of tacklers to work with. "There's not a lot of size, but there is quickness and speed," Heethuis said. Green is an example of that quickness with a team-leading five picks a season ago. Delton's defense posted two shutouts last season, so any improvement on that could put the Panthers in a position to contend for a KVA title. On offense, the Panthers return just three starters: Haas at quarterback, lightend Brian Campbell and runningback Jason Stampfler. Haas was an All-Barry County choice at Sm football con tinned on paa* 3 J V soccer opens year with two triumphs Hastings* junior varsity soccer team has started its season outscoring its opponents 14-1 in two games. The Saxons won their opener over . Lakewood on Aug. 23 6-1 and came back io P beatCharioae S-Oon Aug. 26. those close ones out. watch out. DELTON The leam motto of the Delton varsity football team this year is: "Get Better, One Step At A Time." That first step will be a big one. as Coach Rob Hecthuis Panthers battle a very good Gull Lake team at home on Sept. 6. Gull Lake, of the Wolverine Conference, has been a solid football rival of Delton's for many years now and. as all prep football teams know, there's nothing like starting off a season with a win. Lakewood's varsity football team (names not available) will open its season on Sept. 6 versus Hastings. The game will be played on the new Unity Field at Lakewood. Last season. Coach Ted Hollern's Vikings finished with a 5-4 overall record. quarterback, while Stampfler gained over 700 yards and scored 7 touchdowns as a part-time starter in 1995. "The offense is the same with quicker speed in the backfield," Heethuis explained. The challenge to Heethuis and the Panthers is rebuilding the offensive line, so Haas and Stampfler have holes to run through. "We're young and quick, if we can get the offensive line ready we will be a good football team." Heethuis said. Delton went 5-4 overall and were 3-4 for third place in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last fall. Hecthuis believes that lhe league is as tough from top to bottom as its been in the 90s and sees Battle Creek Pennfield and possibly Mattawan as the league favorites. Goldsmith, Ben Smith. Jeff Eckert. Corey Mingerink, Rob Be ver. Shawn Murphy. Coach Sare; (back row) Coach Nabozny, Jack Baird, Chad Stopher. Ryan Prough. Eric Seibert, Brian Campbell, Joel Pero, Jesse Young, Clint Pape. Darron Williams, Jason Fleser, Dolan Cottingham. Chuck Cook. Kevin Higley. Coach Heethuis and Coach Bates. Farmer’s Insurance Group McDonald’s of Hastings GARY BECG 12t 5. Michigan • 945-4454 1215 W. State Street. Hastings 948-8233 Wren Funeral Home McLeod Chiropractic Barry County Lumber 1401 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-2471 128 W. Center. Hastings 948-3170 225 N. Industrial Park. Hastings 945-3431 WBCH Brown’s Custom Interiors Dr. Daniel R. Gole King’s Music Center 121 W. Woodlawn. Hastings World s Best Country 221 N. Industrial Park. Hastings 945-2479 948-2244 130 W. State Street. Hastings 945-4284 Hastings Manufacturing Welton’s Blankensteln Pontiac • Olds • GMC 122 N. Jefferson. Hastings 948 9696 100.1 FM Hastings 325 N. Hanover 945-2491 401 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-5352 328 N. Michigan. Hastings 948-8000 27 shots in that game. Goalkeeper Dan Deming earned the shutout against Lakewood and made 2 clutch saves in the game with Charlotte. Hastings PGA golf pro shoots double eagle two Circuit. Four of those returnees on defense, safeties Mike Hanna and Gabe Stewart and linebackers Ron Spurgis and Drew Coppess made all-league a season ago. Slewart was also named all-league on offense, playing one of three runningback slots. Besides Stewart. Eli Villanueva also returns to lhe offensive backfield. Andy Peabody is back at quarterback and Hanna. Nate Tagg. Jason Raffler. Pat Hollern and Spurgis should all start on the offensive line. Stewart is a general captain, Spurgis and LAKEWOOD Members of the Delton varsity football team are (front row, from left) trainer Rob Farrell, Trevor Smith. Jason Kimbrough, Chris Dionne, Scott Haas, Matt MkJroff. Paul Finney. Jason Stampfler, Nick Marrow. Rob Tack. Jason Bernard. Dustin Green, Mike Moss, manager Nate Herbert; (middle row) Coach Greenman, Shane Rine, Ben Tobias, Chris Marlow, Bill Lane, Chris Frohlich. Ryan Bridges, Jim Hermenitt. Eric Curt Norris led the Saxons with 4 goals in the Lakewood game, while Steve Storrs added 2 scores. Tim Russell. Sean Fortier. Kyle Winkler and Dustin Humphrey are assisted on goals. Kyle Winkler and Curt Norris each scored 2 goals in the contest with Charlotte and Jerad Crump. Tim Russell. Sean Fortier and Ben Shaw each added 1 goal. Hastings had The Legend of Shanty Creek, in its 10­ year history, has never before yielded to a golf shot like the one executed by Brett Fedorinchik, the PGA professional at the Hastings Country Club, on Aug. 21. A four-some of Fedorinchik. Barrie Signs and Du and Pat Cain observed his second shot as it rolled into the cup on the par 5. 501-yard No. 7 hole that was a dog leg right The No. 7 .hole is the number one handicap hole of The Legend and Fedorinchik even "Babe Ruthed” it, saying to his cart partner "Watch this one Pat. it's either going to be an eagle or a double bogie." The ball screamed off the face of his No. 3 metal wood and rolled into the cup for a rare double eagle two. Fedorinchik shot a 35 on that nine and finished one over par at 73. According to the Director of Golf at The Legend. Roger Jabara: "It's the only one we have ever had on that hole, it's the number one handicap hole on the course.” The Hastings Country Club pro was presented with the flag from the No. 7 hole. Lakewood returns eight starters on offense and four on defense from a 1995 team that went 5-4 and finished fourth in the Capital Dean’s Napa MAPLE VALLEY The 1995 fail football season al Maple Valley could be described as?: A. Successful. B. Exciting. C. Disappointing. The answer to the question above is all of the above. Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt’s Lions went 8-1 overall and won the Southern Michigan Athletic Association title with a 5-0 mark that included an 18-0 triumph over Battle Creek Pennfie Id Even with all those accomplishments. Maple Valley did not make it into the State playoffs. A solid group of returning players, however, make that goal a possibility for 1996. The list of reluming players includes seniors Lucus Willcutt, Jim Mitchell and Brady Simpson as well as juniors Jason Thompson. Trent Harvey and Chris Gonser. Willcutt recorded 89 tackles a season ago from his linebacker’s position. Simpson had 19 stops as a linebacker, but can also run the ball with 21 carries for 94 yean in *95. Mitchell will help to anchor the Maple Valley offensive line from his guard slot. Thompson gained 200 yards on 30 carries as a sophomore. Harvey is listed as an offensive, but also made 31 stops as a Tom’s Market Plumb’s Valu-Rlte 241 E. State Road. Hastings 945-5372 902 W. State. Hastings 945-4921 Performance Plus Quick Lube State Farm Insurance 430 W. State Street. Hastings 948-8558 Bosley Pharmacy 118 5. Jefferson. Hastings 945-3429 PAUL PETERSON 329 W Mill Street. Hastings 948-8001 Pennock Hospital Sports Medicine Program IOO9 West Green. Hastings ® 948-3111 National Bank of Hastings 241 W. State Street. Hastings 945-3437 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29. 1996 — Page 13 FOOTBALL continued from page 12 sophomore on defense. Gonser. a defensive lineman, racked up 65 tackles and should play a key role in the Lions' title hopes. Mittelstaedt says that his team has "good quickness" but lost its "entire backfield" as well as an All-State tackle (graduated Ray Decker) and six all-league players. Two of those all-league standouts. Pete Keliepourey and Aaron Tobias, are playing this fall at Hope College. St. Philip and O.ivet are expected to contend for first place in the league, but don't count out the Lions either. The Maple Valley season starts Sept. 6 with a home game versus Union City. MIDDLEVILLE When Middleville's varsity football team travels to Caledonia Sept. 6 to start its *96 campaign, the Trojans will be looking to extend its winning streak Coach Jack Prince's Trojans won their last two games of the 1995 season to finish 2-7 and 1-5 in the OK Blue. One of those victories came against Hamilton, a playoff team.* The momentum that Pnnce has seen in his players only appears to get better. "We have a great junior class to go along with our seniors." Pnnce said. "I think that well be all right with our numbers " Prince points to scrimmages versus Lakeshore and River Valley as evidence of that. The Trojans out-scored both of those opponents and the Middleville coach feels (hat his team is not far off of contending for a league title. "That's realistic." Prince said. "1 want to be in every game, be in striking distance of winning it." Middleville's senior class includes runningback David Liu. quarterback Kevin Doyle, center Luke Middleton. linebacker Steve Lehman and receiver Justin DeBoode. DeBoode returns after missing the entire season with an injury in 1995. Middleton. a captain, was an al I-conference selection last fall Three others who expect to contribute arc defensive tackle Loren Hummell. defensive end Andy Finkbeincr and offensive guard Tom Featherly. Just like any other prep football team. Middleville has its strengths and its weaknesses. "I really think that our defensive secondary is outstanding, (but) we need to think about our offensive line." Prince said. Byron Center and Hamilton arc both expected to make pushes for an OK Blue title this year. Middleville plays at Byron Center on Sept. 13 and at Hamilton on Oct. II. To remain competitive in each game. Prince figures his team must follow one pattern "Keep your mouth closed and go at it," Pnnce explained The varsity cheerleading team at Hastings indudes (front row. from left) Melissa Craven, Stacey Ward. Amy Swainston and (back row) Jenni Lewis, Tara Hummell and Alicia Franzone. Middleville's varsity football team includes (first row. from left) Reed Ebmeyer, Jesse VanBenden and Rod Frazier and (second row) Matt Appel. Loren Hummell, Luke Middleton, Matt Send, Rob Osborne, Tom Teatherty, Justin DeBoode, Curt Martin and (third row) Rich Frazier, Cory Schut, Steve Wiersum. Kevin Doyle, David Liu, Steve Lehman, Andy Finkbeiner. Darrick Owen, Eric Vernon and (fourth row) Jared Otto, Nick Galloup, Chad Schondelmayer, Spencer Romph, Brian Ploeg, Doug Kidder, Nate Pranger, Luke Weatherhead, D.J. Beckering, Mike Hall and (fifth row) Tim Johnson, Ron Haynes, Miso Glavan, Joe Norman, Jeremy Strait, Scott Marsh, Shane Dorn, Matt Cramer, Will Holmes and (sixth row) Coach Mark Uyl. Coach Jack Prince, Coach Tim Pennfield and Coach Tom Ellinger. Missing from photo is Dan Erb. Members of the Delton varsity cheerleading team are (front row, from left) Charity Molitor, Mindy Cary, Marcie Payne and (back row) Coach Teresa Delaphiano, Shaunna Pettoff, Stacey VanDyk, Wendee Bender and Nicole Seartes. ‘U'll.UKf The Maple Valley varsity football team includes (first row, from left) Kevin Hansen, Josh Thome, Lucas Willicutt, Jim Mitchell, Scott Rooks, Nick Thompson, Jon Bowers; (second row) Joel Mittelstaedt, Coach Chris Harmon, Coach Don Roscoe, Coach Geunther Mittelstaedt, Darwin Cheeseman; Golf season begins Local golfers and their teams stole the show at lhe Mid Way Invite at the Yankee Springs Golf Course on Aug. 21. Caledonia took first place in lhe event with a 322 score. Middleville's A squad came in second at 324 and Middleville's B leam was 11 th out of 12 with a 369. Team scores were South Chnsiian with a 330, Wayland 337, Maple Valley 342, Delton 357, Kelloggsville 358. Godwin 360. Byron Center 367. Hamilton 369 and Bellevue 376. Sec GOLF, continued on page 14 (third row) Andy Patrick, Lance Flory, Chris Conser, Trent Harvey, Andy Heyboer; (fourth row) Bryan Faurot, Trevor Wawiemia, Pat Lowe, Lucas Flory, Greg Shook, Kyle Hughes; (fifth row) Jason Thompson, Travis VanAlstine. Jamie Noteboom and manager Brandon Harmon. Foley No. 1 singles champ at Middleville Invite Paige Foley's season record now stands at 4-0 after her flight championship at the Middleville Invitational last Wednesday Foley won the No. I singles flight with a 6-1. 6-0 victory over a Wayland opponent Foley s win in that match was the only loss that the Wildcat leam had all day. Wayland ended up winning the tournament, while Lakewood finished in third place. The Vikings also scored a second place win with Keather Wilcox and Jamie Stafford at No. 2 doubles. In a junior varsity match last Friday. Lakewood beat Byron Center 5-3. Winners for Coach Marty Strap's Vikings were Amy Erdman (6-2, 6-1), Cory McLaughlin (6-2, 6-1). Amanda Peabody and Katie Presnell (4­ 6. 6-1. 7-5). Jody Hyvarinen and Liz Fisher (6-4. 7-6) and Kylie Erdman and Candace Trumble. The varsity cheerleading team at Maple Valley includes (front row, from left) Rachael Pettengill, Kellie Davis, Jamie Rasey, Jennifer Forquer and (back row) Assistant Coach Sarah Mapes. Tara Stewart and Coach Sandy Carpenter. Electric Motor Service Spencer’s Towing &. Recovery 945-9537 1569 5. Bedford Rd.. Hastings 945-5113 Hastings - 945-2909 ( also tires) Middleville - 795-3369 Precision Auto Body Repair, Inc. Brian’s Tire & Service Gavin Ford-Mercury 819 L Railroad. Hastings 235 5. Jefferson Street. Hastings 948-9472 945-9549 Hodges Jewelry Coleman Agency 122 W. State Street. Hastings 945-2963 203 S. Michigan Avenue. Hastings 945-3412 ICS Travel Barry County Rental JCPenney 116 E. State Street. Hastings 128 L Court Street. Hastings 945-5110 Lakewood's varsity cheerleading team indudes (front row) Angie Grove and Erin Rouse and (middle row) Becki Stahl, Danielle Williams and Rebekah Bond and (back row) Coach Kim Sandborn, Krystal Handley, Brooke Blair and Rikki Stinson. Missing from photo are assistant coach Renee Sandborn, Leah Vanball, Jadyn DeLanev and Bethanv Holton. • 2166 W. Gun Lake Road. Hastings 945 5588 Cappon Oil Co. Barry Auto Supply, Inc. 1601 S. Bedford Rd.. Hastings 945-3354 304 N. Broadway • 948-8046 Complete Machine Shop Service 'Your Load Auto Parts Store' Bob’s Grill &. Restaurant Lyons Septic Tank Pumping 945-2421 139 L Court Street. Hastings 945-9022 3305 W. Quimby. Hastings 945-5379 Advanced Commercial Printers White’s Photographic Studio Gavin Chevrolet • Buick • Geo • Pontiac 133 L State Street. Hastings 945-9105 131 W. State Street. Hastings 945-3967 On M-37 North of Middleville 795-3318 Hastings Chrysler • Plymouth Dodge • Jeep • Eagle Glrrbach Funeral Home 1310 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings 1455 W. State Street. Hastings 945-9383 or 1-800 888-6164 328 S. Broadway. Hastings 945-3252 Hastings City Bank Safe and Sound Since 1886 150 West Court St. Hastings �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29. 1996 Team speed, depth beneficial for area hoop teams Overall quickness and depth look to make Hastings' girls basketball team even more of a conference contender this fall. Second-year coach Katie Kowalczyk's Saxons will use their speed to defend opponents and create scoring opportunities when they are on offense. "(We're) very quick this year (and) we re very deep." Kowalczyk said. "We plan to press much more than we did last year." Two seniors and four juniors arc part of the team's depth. Senior captain Janette Jennings was an all­ conference honorable mention in 1995, averaging 10 points per game. The Saxons' other senior is captain Emily Dipert, who also benefits the team at both ends of the floor. Hastings* junior class includes all­ conference standout Rachel Young. Summer Gillons. Mylea deGoa and Katie Willison. Young averaged 15 points a contest last fall. The tallest player on the team is 5-9, so the Saxons will have to scrape to contend with teams that are taller than they are in lhe OK White. Kowalczyk lists having a winning seaso.., contending for a league title and possibly winning a district championship as team goals. In the OK White, Wyoming Park. Northview and Zeeland are return solid teams. Hastings opens its year at Delton tonight. DELTON Coach Gary Harrington is excited about his team's quickness and jumping ability, although he still wouldn't mind a few more trees to help out with the rebounding. The Panthers. 5-16 in 1995 and seventh in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, appear to have three solid starters in Crystal Miller, Kim Cole and Nicki Cheney. Miller is a senior captain who provides good scoring at one of the guard positions. Cole is a junior post player, while Cheney also provides leadership as a returning senior. but our guards make us well-balanced," Kehnie said. "The girls are working hard and have set out to attain their goals * Lansing Catholic Central, Okemos and Mason arc all considered favorites in the Capital Circuit, but Lakewood should also play a big pan in the conference race. MAPLE VALLEY One might wonder why Maple Valley basketball coach Jerry Reese has put as his team's 1996 goal to: "Win half of our games." It may seem like a simple task, but with a Lions squad that was 10-11 a year ago and has many important holes to fill the task will certainly take effort. Reese, m his 18th year of coaching hoops at Maple Valley, last was seen on the sidelines when Maple Valley's boys went all the way to the State quarterfinals in Class C. He will return to those sidelines Sept. 3 when his Maple Valley girls begin their season against Portland St. Patrick. Leading this year’s squd are Dawn Stine and Erin Booher. Stine averaged 12.6 points per game a season ago and should be the team's top threat on offense. Hastings varsity girts basketball team includes (front row, from left) Katie Willison. Summer Gillons. Emily Dipert, Janette Jennings, Rachel Voung, Mylea deGoa and (back row) Anne Burghdort, Virginia Jennings. Aleisha Miller, Trisha McKeough, Bn*' ' '-™ Knwalczvk. Harrington also figures that his team should fare well shooting from outside. He hopes for a .500 season and a top four finish in the KVA. Kalamazoo Christian, Parchment and Paw Paw are the top bets in the KVA league a season ago, return three starters and five letterwinners. Included in that group are senior center Joni Daniels, junior guard Jami Schrock, senior point guard Abby DeHoog. senior forward Jessie Allen and senior guard Kara Dickinson. LAKEWOOD Experience will not be a problem for Lakewood's girls basketball team this fall. The Vikings, 7-13 overall and 3-7 in the Daniels averaged 10.8 points and 6.8 rebounds in 1995. The captain is considered by Coach Amy Kehnie a "great team leader" who has "steadily improved since her first year on varsity." Sm HOOP contkuMd on pug* IS Members of the Delton varsity basketball team are (front row, from left) Clarissa Hammond, Sarah Henson, Crystal Miller, Christy NeSmith, Emily Crookston and (back row) Coach Gary Harrington. Dariefle Freeland, Kim Cole. Ntoote SchmiA Brindy Stiles an^Hofy Step w Schrock, also a captain, had *95 norms of 10.4 in points and 3.5 in assists. Her quickness should give the Vikings "intense defense.'' DeHoog. a third captain, scored 8.7 and stole 2.1 for averages in 1995. Kehnie says of DeHoog: "She sees the floor well and is good at getting the ball to the open player." Allen was a backup last year, but her role will be intensified this season. Dickinson has show more confidence and is also Lakewood's girts basketball team includes (front row, from left) Deana Welch, Jami Schrock. Abby DeHoog, Stephanie Elsie, Amanda Carr and (back row) manager Greg Mouser, Jennifer Nielsen, Jessie Alien, Joni Daniels, Kristen Green, Kara Dickinson and Coach Amy Kehnie. expected to step up. New players include Jennifer Nielson, Stephanie Elsie and Kristen Green. Kehnie likes her team's chances due to their balance inside and outside. "Our inside game with Daniels is strong. Saxons open year at 2-0 Out-shooting Charlotte 20-5 the Hastings varsity soccer team went to 2-0 on the season with a 6-1 triumph on Aug. 26. Casey King scored his fourth goal of the season. Garrett Gonzales his second and third. Sam Stafford his first and second and Larry Bailey rounded out the scoring with his first goal of the season. Hastings led 2-0 at half, but a talk with their coach. Doug Mepham. seemed to spark things for the second half. "1 told the boys they were were working the ball well, but weren't patient enough with their shots," Mepham said. Still, the coach is pleased with what he saw in the second half and what he has seen thus far in the season "The boys are playing team ball right now and seem very focused on their various positions," Mepham said. "I've never seen so much spirit from a team like this one." 4 Star Video 123 Orchard. Delton 623-2311 Delton Pole Bldg. Delton Felpausch 10036 M-43. Delton 623-3300 fOOOCENTtR 103 N. Grove St.. Delton 623-2389 Smith &. Doster Moored Land Surveying 114 N. Grove Street (M-43). Delton 623-5111 117 Maple St.. Delton 623-4275 South Christian's Brian Stuit received credit for closest to the pin with a shot on No. 9 that measured out at 5-6 away from the pin. Caledonia's Eric Masse was second to Seifert in the scoring with a 77. his Scots' teammate Scott Leatherman was third with a 78, Rick Leatherman was fourth with a 79 and Middleville's Josh Sturm finished fifth with an 81. Other teams and scores included. Middleville A: Matt Pullen 83, Alex Middleton 85. Maple Valley: Nick Waara 83. Malt Knoll 84, Robb Rosin 86, Jared Osborne 89. Delton: Don Heckman 85. Mike Kammeraad 87. Scott Hovanec 91, Marv Cook 94. Kyle Kwasny 94. Middleville B: Eric Bender 89. Taylor Pierce 91, Ryan Lenartz 93, Tim Janost 96. Middleville and Delton also look part in a three-team event with Wayland on Aug. 26 at Mullenhurst. Delton scored a 155, Middleville a 157 and Wayland a 160. Middleville's Josh Sturm led his team with a 37, while Delton's Mike Kammeraad had a 38. Other scores were : Cloverdale General Store &. Storage 338 Grove St. (M-43). Delton 623-4058 Cloverdale. Michigan (616) 623-2994 Buckland Agency Delton Hardware, Rental &. Outdoor Power Equip. Delton Family Medicine 102 N. Grove A 126 Orchard. Delton 623-5455 - 623-4099 11275 Sprague Rd . Delton (616) 623-5521 Middleville's varsity cheerleading team includes (front row, from left) Andrea Bucher, Brittney Cash, Tina Joy Trudell. Betsy Steensma and (middle row) Jenni Matison. Felicia 114 Maple St. Delton ■ 623-5777 4695 M-37 Middleville • 795-2225 Gen Valley Retail Center. Caledonia. 891- 1313 Middleville's Adam Seifert was the event's medalist with a 18-hole round of 75. Seifert also had the longest drive with a 280-yard shot on the No. 4 hole. Chapple Realty Inc. The Saxons opened their season with a shutout over rival Lakewood on Aug. 23. Barry County Telephone Company continued from page 13 Delton: Kyle Kwasny 39, Marv Cook 38, Doc Heckman 38. Middleville: Adam Seifert 38. Matt Pullen 40. Jason Lancaster 42. Hastings The Hastings golf team competed at Sexton on Aug. 21 and in Coldwater on Aug. 26. At Sexton, the Saxons were ninth with a 338 and Lakewood finished in sixth with a 330. At Coldwater, the Hastings' swingers took 12th out of 20 teams with a 346 team score. Don Smith topped the Hastings team at Coldwater with an 80. Jon Lawrence carded an 87. Jason Fuller scored an 88 and Steven Obrciter carded a 94. Hastings 6 Lakewood 0 See SAXONS continued on page IS GOLF Davis, Loretta Huntington. Naomi Bignall and (back row, Stephan! Higgins. Sara Ridderikhoff. Kelli Brice. Mandy Denick, Bekah Hartley and Coach Kelli Nisonger Leep. 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton 623-5115 Delton Short Stop 1196 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton 623-5180 Mid-Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear &. Tanning Salon 121 E. Orchard. Delton • 623-8340 J-Ad Graphics 1952 North Broadway. Hastings (616) 945-9554 ..... — I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1996 — Page 15 Local runners aim to run season’s course in ‘96 Hastings’ girls cross country team were 6­ 1 and second in the OK White Conference a season ago This year Coach Paul Fulmer has key figures returning from that team which almost ensures another top three finish in the league. Still, it won't be easy as Hudsonville. East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills also return solid squads. The Saxons' boys team went 0-8 in the OK White and are optimistic about turning that record around in 1996. Fulmer's goal is for the boys to finish in the middle of the conference standings Lowell and Wyoming are expected to be the favorites. Top returnees on the girls team are All­ Barry County athletes Charissa Shaw and Laura Thomas along with sprinter Kristen Schlachter. The top three on lhe boys team are Tim Rounds, who ran at State in 1995. Rob Dixon and Ryan Willard. On Wednesday, the Barry County race was hosted by Hastings. The event featured runners from Hastings. Delton. Lakewood, Maple Valley and Middleville DELTON First-year coach Dale Grimes believes that making running fun for his Delton runners will help them to get the most out of their sport. *! told them that the main reason why they are out there is to have fun; After that, they should worry about competing," Grimes said. The Panthers placed third in the KVA boys standings in 1995 and the girls leam ended up fifth. Both teams appear to be improved, although the girls squad has only finish in the league's lop half if they stay away from injuries and continue to improve. Junior Matt Eaton and senior Steve Dood both were all-county and All-OK Blue honorable mention a season ago. Add to the mix sophomore Ryan Hessclink. junior Dendel Craven and sophomore Evan Space and the boys team. 2-7 in 1995. has the look of a title contender. Of course Godwin and Rogers also have strong boys teams and will be the favorites once the league season starts. Benjamin has junior standout Jessi Davis back to lead lhe girls team. Davis made All­ Barry' County. All-OK Blue and placed 12th at the Class B Slate Individual race in 1995. The girls leam ended up 4-3 and fourth in the league standings. Others who will help to anchor the Trojans championship chances are junior Lindsey Thornton, sophomore Alice Matson, senior Melody Allore and junior Sara Hillman. Thornton and Matson arc both second-year runners, while Allore and Hillman are entering their first year on the cross country team. "We need lo stay healthy because we have a very small leam." Benjamin said. "Jessi Davis should pace the entire OK Blue and provide great leadership for our squad." The Trojans will open its conference season on Sept. 17 when it competes at Brewer Park. See RUNNERS continued page 16 The cross country teams at Maple Valley include (front row. from left) Heidi Eberty. Nicole Wilson. Dawn VanderVlucht. Andrea Mace and (back row) Coach Gary Hamilton, Hayley Todd, Kristy Sealy, Cassady Murphy, Becky Wilson, Ryan Emerick and Zachary Jarvie. row) David Koutz, Michael McKeough, Tyler Allerding, Laura Thomas, Rob Dixon, Amber Wilde, Andrea Dreyer and (fourth row) Tim Rounds, Ryan Rude and Coach Paul Fulmer. Delton's cross country teams include (front row, from left) Coach Dale Grimes. Nikki Schiedel, Holly Davenport, Angie Schiedel and (back row) Bob Wheeler, Zach Taylor, Ryan Hamden, Casey Louden, Nina Fogaroli and Kody Louden. HOOP, continued from page 14 three runners al the current time. I'm really excited about it." Games said ’ Cross country teams at Hastings include (front row, from left) Levi Solmes, Devan Endres, Peter Lewis, Sara Hammond and (second row) Ryan Willard, Brandon Willard, Kristen Schlachter. Charissa Shaw, Katie Wood and (third "I think that we have a real competitive guys team. We have three (on the girts team), but were hoping to get a few more." ' Senior Bob Wheeler and junior Casey Louden help to anchor the boys team. Casey Louden s brother, freshman Kody Louden, abo will run for the Panthers this fall. The three runners on the girls team are ; sophomore Nikki Schiedel, senior Angie Schiedel an1 junior Holly Davenport. All ’ three are gifted runners, but a few more bodies are needed if they are to make a run in the KVA * What the new coach most likes about his Booher scored a 5.0 norm in 1995. Her role should be made even more essential this season. Reese picks Olivet. Leslie and Battle Creek St. Philip as the teams to beat in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association race. A season ago. Maple Valley finished in a tie for third. Rebounding is a leam strength, while youth should be a factor as the team prepares for its battles on the hardcourt. teams are their attitudes "Overall, it’s a good group of kids," Grimes said. s v LAKEWOOD Last season the Lakewood cross country teams had six boys and two girls. , This year. Coach Roily Krauss has a group of 12 boys and 16 girts to work with. « The numbers, in themselves, should be an asset as 15 runners made the trip to Muskegon for a cross country camp. Coach I Krauss calls their overall attitude "great." The boys went 0-5 in the league and 28-97 . overall a season ago. That record should improve with the numbers that include the return of Roy Wise. Wise qualified for the State cross country finals in 1995 and recorded a personal best time of 17:06. Other top prospects on the boys team include seniors Brian Geiger. Mike Ritz and Eric Lass, junior Scott Engle and sophomore Josh Plowman. For the girls leam. that did not record a record in 1995 because of the numbers. . seniors Courtney Ludema. Gretchen Reed. . Rachael Maliison and juniors Melinda Ritz. Nicole Carpenter and Cindy Vanderboon all look strong. If there is a weakness to having so many new athletes, it may be that the Vikings do lack some in lhe cxpencnce department. Krauss, in his 17»h year, is hoping that attitude will make up for what his team lacks in the number of races that they have competed in. Lakewood's leam goals are to improve upon last year s records, work hard and have fun. : League favorites in the Capita] Circuit should be Eaton Rapids and Jackson Northwest in the boys title chase and Okemos and Jackson Lumen Christi in lhe girls race MIDDLEVILLE Three All-Barry County runners highlight the rosters of Middleville's boys and girls cross country teams this fall and coach Tammy Benjamin feels that both squads can » The girts basketball team at Maple Valley includes (front row, from left) Sarah Hughes. Melissa Kirwin, Jessie Pennington. Stacie Gons. Erin Booher, (back row) Leslie Grant, Erica Krolik, Dawn Stine. Jessica Cook. Katrina Rasey and Coach Jerry Reese. MIDDLEVILLE Middleville's guards stack up with any guard tandem in the area. The problem for 13-year coach Jim Sprague is that he will need a solid inside game to ensure his team's success. Jennie Doyle and Tracy Schondelmayer arc both All-OK Blue stars. Doyle led the team in sconng a season ago with a 15.2 norm. She also averaged 6 rebounds. 3 assists and lopped the Trojans with 38 total steals. Schondelmayer averaged 10 points. 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. She led lhe squad in both rebounds and assists. When asked about his teams weakness, Sprague looked to inside. "Post play, because of the inexperience al that position." Sprague said. Middleville's goal for the fall hoop season is to challenge for the OK Blue title, but also with title hopes are Calvin Christian and Hamilton. Sprague's team was 10-12 and placed sixth in the OK Blue in 1995. The Trojans opened their season on Wednesday versus Delton, will play at Caledonia tonight and then travel to Plainwell next Thursday. SAXONS continued from page 14 Casey King notched 3 goals. Garrett Gonzales I goal. Damon Gonzales 1 goal and Chris Stafford also scored 1 goal. Hastings had 20 shots compared to Lakewood's game total of I. "I was very pleased on the teamwork that was shown." Mepham said Lakewood 6 Delton 0 The Vikings scored a shutout of their •'wn on Aug. 26 with a victory over lhe Panthers John Wait scored 3 goals. Josh Byler 2 and Josh Wipple added I goal for the Lakewood team. Wipple afco notched 2 assists and Jason Nelson had I assist. Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER can...945-9554 Middleville's girts basketball team includes (front row. from left) Annie Deshoff. Coreen Barber, Toni Farrel. Dawn Bell. Katie Weaver, Tracy Schondelmayer and (back row) Jennie Doyle. Jaime Robbins, Sage Lucas. Jenna Shook. Brooke Mulder. Keasha Kotrba, Becky Worth and Coach Jim Sprague. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 29, 1996 I Prep soccer teams kick off fall campaigns The Delton golf team Includes (front row, from left) Dan Simon, Jason Vliek. Jeremy Emsberger. Petr Cailogne and (middle row) Josh Boze. Dan Bernard, Adam Beach. Brian Lillibridge, Kyle Kwasny, Jack Meheliezk, Eric Boze and (back row) Coach Kent Enyart, Scott Hovanec. Mike Kammeraad. Marv Cook. Dan Heckman. Jason Meyers and Eric Babcock. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION year on varsity had 2 goah and 12 assists in *95. while King registered 4 goals and 10 assists. Both have been selected as captains for this fall. Goalkeeping should be done with depth, as Hastings has three athletes who have worked "Each athlete is very excited to work hard," Mepham said. "Again, the boys are young, but very eager As a coach. I'm very excited about working with this team." DELTON With 14 freshmen, Delton soccer coach Jim Jansen knows that there will be growing pains with his leam this fall. The Panthers, who finished 1995 at 1-13I, are building a young team and would like to improve upon their seventh place finish in the KVA a season ago. Delton, however, does have some reluming talent led by senior defenseman and captain Chris Norton. See SOCCER continued on IMCO 17 RUNNERS, continued from page 15 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, I BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Praineville Township Planning Commission ot Wednesday. September 18,1996, at 730 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Read, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following. 1. The proposed running of property in Section 24 or Prairieville Township described as: "South 500 feet of the East 264 feet of the Southwest 1/4." The aforemenboned property is proposed cu U rezoned from the existing "C-l" Rural Area Convenience | Commercial District zoning classification to the "A" Agricultural District the "R-l” Single | Family, Low Density, Residential District and/or the "R-2" Single Family and Two-Family, Medium Density Residential District 1 The proposed rezoning of property in Section 31 of Prairieville Township described as follows: “Commencing at the intersection of M-89 and the North South 1/8 line in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Land Section 31, thence South on said 1/8 line 584 feet to point of beginning thence South 126 feet thence East 330 feet thence North 126 feet thence West 330 feet to point of beginning " The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from the existing "C-l" Rural Area Convenience Commercial District to "A" Agricultural District 3. The proposed rezoning of property in Section 2 of Prairieville Township as fol­ lows: "Commencing at the intersection South tine Section Two (2) with center line Norris Road, thence East along South tine Section. 50 rods; thence North. 16 rods to place of begin­ ning; thence north, 24 rods, thence West to center line Norris Road, thmee Southwesterly thereon to a point west of beginning; thence East to the place of beginning." Lakewood s cross country teams include (first row, from Ritz, Brian Geiger, Gretchen Reed and Rachel Mallison. left) Melinda Ritz, Nicole Carpenter, Cindy VanderBoon and Missing from the photo are Eric Lass, Caleb Terpstra, Louis (second row) Josh Plowman. Sabrina Pauley ^fl Pjerepn . • Kpeppen, Kendra Mesepar, Sarah Bullion, Erica Scofield. Nikki Engel. CalebGevel,Kwt Beeh, and (thlrSrow) ColSen l2X7oimstead and AnSrda BusK r ' -,V" Gerke, Emily Kadwell, Scott Engle, Courtney Ludema, Mike The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from the existing "C-l" Rural Area Convenience Commercial District zoning classification to the "A" Agricultural District, “R-l" Single Family, Low Density, Residential District and/or “R-2" Single Family and Two-Family, Medium Density, Residential District. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change me existing "Commercial" land use classification of this property to an 'Agricultural/Rural Residential", "Low Density Residential", and/or "Medium Density Residential' land use classification. 4. Also in Section 2 the proposed rezoning of property described as: "All that part South fractional 1/2 Section Two (2) lying Southwesterly of Parker Road and Southeasterly of Norris Road except all tha t part Southeast fractions 1 1 /4 lying Westerly of Parker Road and Southerly of water edge also except commencing at intersection of South line Section Two (2) with the center tine of Norris Road; thence East along the South tine said Section, 50 rods; thence North, 16 rods to the place of beginning; thence north 24 rods; thence West to the center tine of Norris Road; thence Southwesterly thereon to a point of beginning; thence East to the place of beginning. Also except commencing at the center 1/4 post Section Two (2); thence South 37 degrees 30 minutes East along center line of Parker Road, 561.12 feet for place of beginning; thence South 37 degrees 30 minutes East thereon. 120 feet; thence South 750 feet to bank of pond; thence West 380 feet to North and South 1/4 tine of said section; thence South thereon 550 feet; thence West 1350 feet to center line of Norris Road; thence Northeasterly thereon 1880 feet thence East 690 feet to center line of Parker Road to place of beginning. The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from an existing "R-2" Mobile Home Parks, Residential District zoning classification to the "A" Agricultural District "R-l" Single Family, Low Density, Residential District and/or "R-2" Single Family and Two-Family, Medium Density, Residential District It is also proposed to amend the Praineville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the existing "Agricultural/Rural Residential" land use classification of this property to a "Low Density Residential" or "Medium Density Residential" land use classification. 5. The proposed amendment of Article VI of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to add a new Section 6.19 to allow the limited expansion of a lawful noncon­ forming use or structure as a special land use, subject to specific limitations set forth in the Middleville's cross country teams include (front row, from left) Holly Pitt. Melody Allore, Sara Hillman, Jessi Davis, Alice Matson, Lindsey Thornton, Coach Tammy Benjamin and proposed text amendment 6. The proposed amendment of Section 75.E3. of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the expiration of non-utilized variances so as to provide that vari­ ances granted which render vacant lots that would otherwise be unbuildable from a prac­ tical standpoint under the terms of the Ordinance buildable shall not be subject to the gen­ eral expiration provision. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at the Public Hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable time from and after the first publication of this Notice until and including the time of public hearing and may be further examined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the nght to mal 2 changes in the above mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or follow­ ing the public hearing. All interest parties are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the mat­ ter Praineville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Campbell Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (616)623-2664 1 (back row) Jeremy Klinge, Dendel Craven, Matt Eaton, Jonathan Howarth. Justin Sherman, Steve Dood, Ryan Hesselink and Evan Space. LEGAL NOTICES SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ABCimRu) County of Barry ORDER OF PUBLICATION Filo No. 96-446-CH Hon. Jomvt H. Fithor RICHARD W. HAMILTON ond JONATHAN E. BRYANT. MoinliH* PEARL YOUNG KEYSER. ond/or hor Soin ond' or ottigm. Dotendontz David A. Dimmort (Pl 2793) Attorney lor Plaintiffs DIMMERS < DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 At a session of said Court hold in tho City of Hastings. State of Michigan on tho 7th day of August, 1996. PRESENT: Honorable James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge. On tho 2Oth day of June. 1996. an oction was fil­ ed by Richord W. Hamilton ond Jonathon E Bryont. Plaintiffs, against Peart Young Keyser ond/or her heirs and/or her assigns. Defendants, in this Court to obtain a Judgment. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, Pearl Young Keysor ond or her heirs ond or osiigns. shell answer or toko such other oction os may bo permitted by low on or before the 14th day of October. 1996. Failure lo comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the com­ plaint filed In this Court. James H. Fisher. Grcuit Judge David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) Attorney for Plaintiffs DIMMERS t DOHERTY 221 South Broodway Hostings. Ml 49058 (9/12) 1 MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode in the conditions ol o mortgage mode by Frank W. Schutz and Ola D. Schutz, husband ond wife, to Woodhams AAortgoge Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 7. 1994. ond recorded on September 13. 1994 in Libor 614, on Pogo(s) 412. lorry County Records. AAJchigon. and assigned by said Mortgagee to First Nationwide AAortgoge Cor­ poration by mesne asslgnment(s) dated January 12. 1996. ond recorded on April 26. 1996 In Uber 656. on Pogo 317. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due ot tho date hereof tho sum of Ninety Throe Thousand Two Hundred and 20/100 Dollars (B93.200.20). in­ cluding Interest ot 7.500% per annum. Under the power of solo contained in said mor­ tgage ond at the statute in such cose mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that said mor­ tgage will be foredosod by a solo of tho mortgag­ ed premises, or some port of them, ot public ven­ due. ot tho lorry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at twelve o'dock noon on Thursday. Oc­ tober 10. 1996. Soid promises ore situated In tho Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described os: A parcel of land in tho Northeast 1 /4 ©f Section 10. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as: commencing at the Northwest comer ol the Southeast 1 /4 of the Northeast 1Z4 of said Section 10, thence East 20 rods, thence South 32 rods, thence West 20 rods to tho place of beginning. Tho redemption period shall be 12 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined obondon od In accordance with 1948 O. 600 324lo. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the dote of such sale. Dated: August 22. 1996 First Nationwide AAortgoge Corporation Asotenoo of AAortgogoe SHAPIRO « ALT. Attorneys 320 f. Big Beaver Rd.. Suite 190 Troy. Michigan 48063 (B10) 619-3900 Rte No. 960907 (9/12) -1 x encourage each other very well." Two seniors, who will be very valuable, are fullback Damon Gonzales and forward Casey King. Gonzales, playing his fourth extensively with a goalkeeper coach from Western Michigan University. Sophomore Josh Warren, freshman Dan Deming and junior captain Mark Arens are all expected to play important roles for the Saxon hooters. 6 The good news for the varsity soccer team at Hastings High is that the Saxons were 17­ 4 in 1995 and were one goal out of first place in the OK White. Coach Doug Mepham's team ended up second in the conference, after falling to Forest Hills Central 1-0 al the end of the season. The bad news is that 9 of the team's 11 starters graduated, so the team will have lo work even harder if it's to slay al lhe lop of lhe conference standings Mepham is encouraged with what he has seen. "We have a junior dominated team, so the team is very young." Mepham said. "The boys on lhe whole are very enthusiastic and MAPLE VALLEY Losing all-everything runner Kathryn Murphy to graduation. Maple Valley girls cross country team still has the talent to go the distance. Four runners, sophomore Heidi Eberly, junior Nicole Wilson, junior Dawn VanderVlucht and sophomore Andrea Mace made All-SMAA in 1995. A fifth runner, senior Marin Smith, was all-conference as a sophomore, but had to sit out last season due to an injury. What that means is Coach Gary Hamilton looks to have five quality runners on the girls team, a definite luxury for any aspiring program. Maple Valley's girls were No. 1 in lhe SMAA. took second at rcgionals and were ninth at the Class C State meet a season ago. In his ninth year of coaching the sport, Hamilton's goal remains near the top. "Try to repeat as league champions and qualify for Stale as a team," Hamilton list's on his team's information sheet. Leslie, however, is another SMAA squad that should have a chance at a league title. Maple Valley will start its quest Aug. 28 at the Barry County meet. The Lion boys arc just three and Zach Jarvie is considered top notch. Hamilton said his No. I goal is to find a couple more runners, so the boys can compete as a team. In 1995. Maple Valley’s boys had a record of 2-2. I I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29. 1996 — Page 17 Barry County golf squads shoot for success Improved play with a better attitude, that is the aim of Hastings Golf Coach Ed vonderHoff as he prepares his team for the One of Delton's many freshman who could make an instant impact is Kyle Kwasny. Kwasny has already cracked the varsity fall season. The Saxons finished eighth out of eight teams in the OK While last season, but with added depth and a clearer focus a belter finish lineup. Delton's season goals, according to Enyart. is to finish in the top three in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and to place in the top eight at regionals. Teams to watch in the KVA golf race, according to the Delton coach, are Kalamazoo Hackett. is expected. That depth includes six golfers with great potential: Jon Lawrence. Jason Fuller. Don Smith. Mike Krueger, Steven Obreiter and Adam Gee. Lawrence has a 43 average and finished sixth at regionals in 1995. Fuller cards a 44 9-holc average, Smith's norm is 46. Krueger averages a 47 and Gee sports a 48 average. Obreiter is a freshman golfer whom vonderHoff expects great things from. Forest Hills Central and East Grand Rapids are the two teams in the White that are considered lhe favorites going into the SOCCER, continued from page 16 Kalamazoo Christian and Mattawan. In the Panthers' opening match of the year, the Barry County Invitational al lhe Mullenhurst Golf Course. Enyan's team took sixth place out of nine area teams. season. After five matches, lhe Hastings golf leam will challenge Barry County foe Lakewood in a dual nest Wednesday. DELTON Delton High golf coach Kent Enyart has numbers and promising young talent on this fall's learn Now his aim is lo pul il all together, so lhe Panthers can reach their potential. Enyart's lop reluming swingers are Don Heckman. Scott Hovanec, Marv Cook and Mike Kammeraad. Heckman averaged 42, Hovanec 43 and Cook and Kammeraad both LAKEWOOD Lakewood golf coach Earl Darby has seen more consistency thus far from his team of golfers, but he still feels that more depth will be a key towards a successful season. Darby, in his 17th year at the helm, has a good group of players in lhe top four positions, led by two twins: seniors Kun end Kris Miller. Kurt Miller tied for second at a tournament held on the Michigan State West course with a score of 74. Coact Darby says that Kris is quite close to Kurt ir comparing the two swingers* golf games. The next two positions belong to junioi Malt Darby and senior Greg Kretovic. Bott have shown early season promise during th< early pan of this season. The Saxon soccer team includes (front row, from left) Goalkeepers Josh Warren and Mark Aren and (middle row) Scott Allerdlng, Andrew Vincent, Andy Grigg, Kevin Cooney, Damon Gonzales. Sam Stafford. Larry Baity, John DeWitt, Garett Gonzales, Tyler Fulmer, Nicholas Ray and Andrew Mecham. Delton’s soccer team includes (front row, from left) David Tobias, Kris Pease, Matt Rusan, Chris Hoyle, Josh Welker, Ian Braunschnelder, Justin Tlalma, Justen Tldd, Nathan Martin-Redck, Chris Cook and (back row) Shawn Brandli, Terry Ray, Cary Hawkins, Shannon Martin-Reck, Josh Seiler, Daryl Leffey, Eric Wheeler, Jeremy Seler, Ben Herbert, Doug Wertman, Richard Kobe! and Coach Jim Jansen. SmGOLF Doug Westnun. sophomore midfielder Ian Braunschnieder. sophomore goalkeeper Ben Herbert, sophomore defenseman Daryl Claffey and sophomore forward Marcel Other returning players are junior goalkeeper Eric Wheeler, junior forward Shawn Kimbrough, junior defenseman Shannon Martin-Reck, sophomore forward Members of Maple Valley's golf team are (front row. from left) Mike Meade, Joe It I Elliston. Ryan Mead. Chris Lentz. Terrance Augustine; (middle row) Nick Blakely, Jason Joppie, Scott Spitzer, Matt Knoll, Pat Chaffee, Kevin Conkey and (back row) Andy Thompson, Matt Williams. Jared Osborne, Trent Graham, Brent Braden, Robb Rosin and Nick Waara. (Photo provided) Gusmundo. Jansen says that Kalamazoo Hackett. Kalamazoo Christian and Paw Paw should be the title contenders in the KVA this year. 1106, xb .jfnxn rvj ..oil/1 DOUBT? If you have any... call before you sign anything Free fifteen minute consultation 1 Carol Jones Dwyer Attorney at Law 305 South Church Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 r ----- 1 ■ i Home ^uity Une • Fixed rate • Fixed term • Fixed Payment__ ' • | ’Re\°*vinglineof credit 'Easy Access ’No closing costs, fees or points • We've Got You Covered With two great home equity plans Accumulated some equity in your home? Has your property increased in value? If you'd like to use that equity... for an updated kitchen, bill consolidation, tuition, a new car ... Rest assured, Hastings City Bank has a plan for you: (616) 945-5050 5“---------------------- Home Equity Fixed Loan • Home Equity Line ' ' Condominium For Sale Write yourself a loan anytime with this revolving line of credit. • Home Equity Fixed Loan • Completely Finished Enjoy a fixed low monthly payment • 2 Bedroom • Fully Carpeted • Ceramic Tile Entry Both Plans come with competitive rates and a fast response to your application. Plus, you could save even more since the interest you pay may be tax deductible (see your tax advisor). • Gas Fireplace • .Mr Conditioned • Attached Garage 1-1/2 Bath • Beautiful Oak Cabinets • Main Floor Laundry • Cathedral Ceiling • Much, Much More! *107,500“ Call for Call or Stop by any Hastings City Bank Today! Appointment Today! 945-4776 3 A Dk usippaarif fry I mufiiBw I Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC Phase II lender "Cloving cous are waived when lhe Slate Equalled Value (SEV) ot your home can be used In place of normally required approval Home Equity Line APR varies through life ol loan w uh current APR as ol 8/26/96 al 10 25% and maximum APR 18% Property Insurance required under both Plans �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 29, 1996 Tennis teams hope to improve with competition this Fail The Lansing Capital Circuit is a very tough tennis league and nobody knows that better than Lakewcxxj Coach Marts Snoap Snoap. in his 21st season of coaching prep tennis, figures that his team will have work hard if its going lo finish at or near the top of the league standings. Lakewood was 3-8 in 1995 and were fifth out of six teams in lhe Capital Circuit. This season, Snoap would like to have a .500 or better conference mark and their chances of doing so are enhanced by the presence of a solid senior class. Senior Paige Foley has started out the season 4-0 and is 49-20 in her high school career. The No. I singles player will serve as the team's captain. Senior Sarah Livingston will play at No. 2 singles, senior Jennie Stafford is at No. 3 singles, seniors Cory McLaughlin and Jenna Slate will compete at No. I doubles and senior Kylie Erdman is also slated to see time in Lakewood's doubles lineup. Other varsity players are juniors Kcather Wilcox. Abby Dingerson and Melissa Raymond, sophomores Amy Erdman and Dani Mulholland and freshmen Jamie Stafford. Cindy Kruiscnga and Liz Scoville Snoap likes this year’s team, but figures that Okemos. LCC, Jackson Lumen Christi. Mason and Charlotte are also talented squads in the conference race. MIDDLEVILLE Middleville has won the last five OK Blue girls tennis titles, but it will be a challenging task to return to the top this season. The Trojans, who have recorded a record of 48-4 in the last five years, lost 5 of their top 6 players and 7 of their top 10. Still. Coach Larry Seger looks forward lo this fall's challenge and to coaching the team that he has "1 love coaching a team like this." Seger said. "Their improving fast and they have worked their tails off. We've really had a great run. but we're in a rebuilding season." And with all of the losses. Seger expects a few growing pains. "There's a lot to nil in. very little experience," Seger said. One player who does have varsity experience is senior Sara Wright. Wright played at No. 2 singles a season ago and will make the jump to No. 1 this year. Amber Frost and Sarah Cordt; should also be solid for Middleville playing al No. I doubles Two freshmen ’hat are expected to make impacts arc Julie Cordts and Kelly Bremer. Julie Cordts will start the season al No. 4 singles, while Bremer begins at No. 3 singles. "This team has a strong desire lo win," Seger said. "We’re thinking about fundamentals to start out. We're not consistent, but we're starting." Spring Lake and Byron Center are the choices to win the league, but Middleville should battle with Comstock Park to be in the second tier. Summerfest fishing contest winners announced Lakewood's tennis team includes (front row, from left) Amanda Peabody, Katie Presnell, Jennifer Stafford, Paige Foley. Cory McLaughlin, Kylie Erdman. Coach Marty Snoap and (back row) Coach Norm Harris, Elizabeth Scoville. Jamie Stafford. Keather Wilcox. Liz Fisher, Jody Hyvarinen, Amy Erdman and Candace Trumble. Missing from the photo are Cindy Kruisenga. Sarah Livingston. Amanda Hendrick, Elizabeth Entemann, Abby Dingerson. Jenna Slate, Erica Scofield. Melissa Raymond, Danielle Mulholland and Christy Waldey. GOLF, continued from page 17_______________________________ Lakewood placed fifth in the Capital Circuit a season ago and won three league matches. Coach Darby said that the '95 season was "aboui normal" but he was "hoping to do better" in *96. His goal is for the team to shoot in the below 160s and possibly in the mid 150s. Okemos, the perennial power in the Capital Circuit, is again strong, but Jackson Northwest and Jackson Lumen Chnsti could also be contenders in lhe title chase. Lakewood will meet Lansing Catholic Central and Lumen Christi in a meet on Sept. 5. Not only do the seniors have the knowledge of the courses, but also the potential to be a "mature" group of swingers "They must mature and leam to control lhe mental part of the game," Maple Valley Coach Mike Booher said. Maple Valley finished *95 in second in the SMAA and placed fourth at regionals. Again. Battle Creek St. Philip should be the favorite going into lhe fall campaign, but Lansing Christian, also with a strong core of seniors, should also play a factor in the race. MAPLE VALLEY A solid core of seniors should heip make Maple Valley a certified golf contender this year in both the league and. possibly, at State. The Lions' top four players are all seniors. Nick Waara. who started the 1995 season as the team's No. 1. Malt Knoll, Robb Rosin and Brent Bradin all are seniors. Bradin went to the State tournament as an MIDDLEVILLE The 1996 Middleville golf team began practice with 28 candidates. That number represents the largest golf team in Middleville history. With those numbers, the Coach Bernie Weller and the rest of the Trojans expect to challenge for the league crown for a fourth consecutive year. After three straight second place finishes, the Middleville golf program has high Co-captains Josh Sturm and Dorn Rone het ti will lead the way. Sturm, a junior and an OK Blue selection in 1995, returns with a 41.4 average. Ronchetti. a senior, has an average of 46.04. Other returning letterwinners are senior Brian Enders (47 norm), senior Josh Lancaster (48.82), senior Mike Stein (50.29), junior Alex Middleton (44.86), junior Tim Janose (47.1) and junior Jason Preslar. Senior Trevor Eaton, juniors Brad Blastkiw and Chad Mugridge, sophomores Ryan Lenartz, Taylor Pierce, Scott Ploeg, Brain Reaser. Jason Schweitzer. Cody Yoder and freshmen Kyle Aspinall, Eric Bender, Bill Drew. Byron McQueen. Nick Parrott. Malt Pullen. Adam Seifert. Josh Straight. Malt Thompson. Jeremy Totten and Brett Ybema round out the team. Amongst the frosh. Seifert ia currently playing No. 2, while Pullen could contend for a varsity position. Lenartz is another young swinger with promise. Four-to 6-year-old division winners in the Jaycees' Summerfest fishing contest were (from left) Jack Ahearn, smallest sunfish; Nichole Moser, largest bluegill; Aaron Ryan, largest fish; Ryan Brooke, largest sunfish; and Kayiee Alexander, smallest bluegill Hastings' golf team includes (front row, from left) Nathan Smith, Don Smith, Joe Edger, Justin Benner, Joe Martin, Cory Micel, Brian Loftus, Josh Doe, Steven Obreiter, Mike Krueger and (back row) Coach Ed vonderHoff, Jeremiah Johnson, Jason Miller, Jon Lawrence, Jason Fuller, Adam Gee, Nick Thornton, Casey Alexander, Matt Barnum, Jon Styf and Ken Rose. Absent from picture is Scott Long. Middleville's golf team includes (front row, from left) Coach Bernie Weller, Alex Middleton, Adam Seifert, Josh Sturm, Dom Ronchetti. Josh Lancaster. Matt Pullen and (middle row) Tim Janose, Jeremy Totten, Bill Drew, Josh Strait, Matt Thompson, Brett Ybema, Eric Bender, Kyle Aspinall, Brian Reaser and (back row) Mike Stem, Jason rresiar, oraa Blastkiw. Taylor Pierce, Scott Ploeg, Jason Schweitzer, Ryan Lenartz and Trevor Eaton. Missing from the photo are Nick Parrott. Cody Yoder, Brian Enders, Brian McQueen and Chad Mug ridge. Winners in the 7- to 9-year-old division in the Jaycees' Summerfest fishing contest were (from left) Troy Rock, smallest bluegill; Rachel Smith, smallest sunfish; Kati Dakin, largest sunfish; and Katie Cusack, largest fish. Winners in the Jaycees1 Summerfest fishing contest. 10- to 12-year-old division, were (from left) Josef Swinkunas. largest fish; Jeramey Shoebridge, smallest sunfish; Joey Mancuso, largest other fish; Kyle Hess, smallest fish; Jordan Rock, smallest bass; Chad Hess, largest bluegill; and David Shoebndge. largest bass. Do you have friends and family who have moved away...who you need to provide a gift? Give them NEWS FROM HOME with a subscription to The Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554.; �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1996 — Page 19 Lewis wins his first main feature with Berlin triumph Middleville's $ob Lewis captured the hardfaught 40-lap feature race for Late Model Stocks Saturday night at Berlin. The victory was Lewis first main event win of the season. He out-dualed both Randy Sweet and Bob Holley to earn the triumph. Lewis is in sixth place in the point standings with 641. Bob Holley still leads with 858 points. Dave Mingus, of Vermontville, took fifth in the 35-lap main event for International Championship Auto Racing. Winged Sprint Cars will be the special attraction during the three-in-one program Saturday. Practice will be at 2 p.m.. time trials are at 4 p.m. and the first race begins at 7 p.m. 1-96 Speedway Todd Wohlford, of Hastings, won the third heat for SOD Sprints and placed ninth in the A Main event at lhe 1-96 Speedway Saturday night. Another Hastings driver. Joe Baker, finished third in his fourth heat event and wound up in 20th place in the A Main. Jim Maxim, the Caledonia wrestling coach, was IOth in the same A Main race, while Freeport's Kyle Poortenga ended up in 14th place. On Aug. 31 Sprint Bandits will be on hand along with the IMCA Modifieds and the Street Stocks. Spectator Drags will also make their last appearance. Gales open at 5 p.m.. practice begins at 6 p.m. and the racing starts up al 7:30 p.m. Kalamazoo Speedway Joe Bush, of Hastings, finished sixth in the Late Model feature at Kalamazoo on Saturday. Me opened his with a 10 place finish in the A heal. Pete Zwart. of Hopkins, took the B feature for Factory Stocks., while Lake Odessa's Steve Carter was sixth in the A feature. Steve Casterline seventh and Gun Lake's John TerMeer 12lh in the Factory Stock competition. Brad Shellenbarger. of Hastings, took ninth in his B feature for Factory Stocks. He led lhe race for 11 laps, got tangled and went to the back and came back to finish ninth will races beginning at 7 p.m. On Sunday, the track will host the United States Enduro Championship Race will lhe 300-lap event starting at 4 p.m. Badgerland 150 Middleville's Dave Sensiba wound up in third in a race won by Kevin Cywinski. Sensiba started the race in 22nd, but needed a longer green flag run at the end of lhe race. "We couldn't get off lhe second comer all day," Sensiba said. "We could gain on Kevin (Cywinski) and Tony (Raines) on the rest of the track, but lost everything we gained coming off the second comer. That really hurt us." Rookie Brian Bergakker. of Middleville, was 11 th in his B feature. Delton's Brandon Lyons was 18th in the A feature for Limited Late Models. Middleville's Ron Finkbeincr took 17th in lhe A feature for Late Models and Delton’s Gabe High placed 15th in the A feature for Limited Late Models. The speedway will host two specials over the Labor Day weekend. Saturday is Season Championship Night in all three divisions TENNIS continued from page 18------------------------------------------- Delton's Gabe High had an Impressive run last Saturday racing out of the Kalamazoo Speedway. (Photo provided) The tennis team at Hastings High includes (front row, from left) Antosia Myers, Amber Lippert, Lisa Cooldin, Laura Hubert. Erica Swiatek, Lacy Pittelkow, Becca Keeler, Misha Nell and (middle row) Meghann Murphy, Becky Swiatek, Meghan Kaiser, Carley Case. Alicia Cooney, Elena Mellen. Rachel Dreyer, Katie Williams. Coach Tom Freridge and (back row) Elizabeth Lincolnhol. Elizabeth Lonergan, Karen DeMott. Danielle Wildem, Tiffany Seymour, Erika Simpson Becky Merriman and Sarah Bellgraph. Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger also did Barry County proud with a strong showing at the Kalamazoo Speedway (Photo provided) Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Help with information assures successful Banner coverage Middleville's tennis team includes (front row. from left) Jenny Herring Amanda Stutzman, Bridgit Cook. Anne-Mane Hart. Kelly Bremer, Sara Wright and (back row) Coach Larry Seger, Julie Cordis, Mandy Chavis, Reneane Poll, Amber Frost, Amy Wiersum, Sarah Cordts, Sarah Parks and Johnna Yoder. Welcome back to class and welcome back to the fields, the courts and the courses that will help you to fill these pages during the next couple of months. Where did the summer go? And where will the fall sports season take us? The last question is one that only the athletes and the coaches can answer. We start our look at Fall *96 this week in the Hastings Banner. We start with the "usual" previews that shows each team as a team. Keep that in mind now as you head into competition. Ready, get set. go! Each week you’ll find stories in the Banner pertaining to lhe five schools — Hastings. Delton. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville — that belong to Barry County. Football, girls basketball, cross country, boys soccer, girls tennis and boys golf will all be covered through pictures and through information that gives insight into each of these teams. It will be very important for all coaches to provide us with information ot their teams from each competition. We want to please all. but we do need some help to ensure a victory for every team. Coaches if you're not sure how to get a hold of me by now, don't hesitate to find out. This year we plan to cover all of Barry County in lhe Banner as well as provide coverage to our hometown newspapers — lhe Sun &. News, the Maple Valley News and the Lakewood News — in our smaller publications. Stats for football and girls basketball will also appear this fall in the Banner. For football, scoring, rushing yards, passing yards and tackles. For girls basketball, scoring, rebounding and passing will be statistics sought. Coaches I know it's a new thing, but if you could keep us abreast with those stats, it would be greatly appreciated. Enough talk. Let the games begin, or at least those that haven't. Talk to you soon. — Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings A Night of Stars... Gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi (on left) and his star pupil, 14-year-old Dominque Moceanu. were at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena to help raise money for the Special Olympics. The two, along with other Olympic and Special Olympic stars, spoke and gave routines, to the large crowd. Moceanu was a member of the gold-winning U.S. womens team in Atlanta, the first U.S. womens team to earn that distinction. (Photos by Perry Hardin) I BANNER can...945-9554 �Page 20 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 29, 1996 COURT NEWS: A Grand Rapids man was sentenced to 78 to 240 months in prison on a count of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct. He was ac­ cused of digitally penetrating the 6-year-old victim in 1994. John H Lenhart. 21. of 188 Green Apple Drive, pleaded guilty to lhe charge in July as part of a plea agreement in exchange for a six and a half year cap. Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell told the court lhe prosecu­ tor's office made the agreement because after speaking to the victim, the office was wor­ ried she could not handle the emotional strain of a trial. McDowell sharply criticized Lenhart say­ ing. "He's lied up until the bitter end. He's minimized his actions. He's finally come forward at lhe 12th hour." McDowell said Lenhart blames the father of the victim and "continues to refer to them as some ab­ stract." She said Lenhart denies being attracted to children, but that he is facing a similar charge in Allegan County. Lenhart was watching the girl for her fa­ ther when she "came into his room, scared, looking for comfort. Instead of that, she was sexually assaulted." McDowell said. The father of the victim read a statement to the court, in which he said the girl con­ tinues to have nightmares about lhe incident. He told the court "any punishment will never be enough." and told Lenhart "1 will haie you for what you did to (the victim)." Lenhart's attorney James Gouloozc said lhe facts of the case were accurate but that Lenhart "doesn't read well. He has a limited vocabulary. The pre-sentence report cites statements he made but doesn't take into ac­ count his limited vocabulary." Goulooze said he was not offering this as an excuse, but the court should know about these facts. "We've tried to show the court John is not a pedophile. He's achieved self-understand­ ing. self-awareness and a desire not to be in this situation again — hurting someone." Gouloozc said Lenhart takes responsibility for what he did and will continue to "work through the problems that got him here" and "he should be a productive member of soci­ ety" after he is released from prison. He asked lhe court to consider a sentence less than the six and a half years to permit Lenhart to get an earlier start on therapy. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER * 948-8051 Miscellaneous Hdp Wanted INSIDE WINTER BOAT ft CAR STORAGE available after September 10. Cal) now to reserve spot Spaces limited. 945 5290 after 5pm ______ ASSEMBLERS: Sackner Product*, an automotive trim supplier, is looking for hard­ working individuals lo fill entry level assembler position*. Must be literate in both basic oath and reading. Ideal candidate will be dependable, a quick learner, and possess mechanical abilities. High school diploma a plus. If interested, send resume or apply in person between 8:00-9:30 a.m. weekdays. Competitive wages and benefits offered. Sackner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Sackner Products, Attn: Human Resources Mana­ ger, 2700 Patterson SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 < laid Can FULL TIME DAY CARE OPENINGS. Newborn and up. DGO8OO597O9. 948-9436. !‘,ts AKC REGISTERED TOY Poodles. 3 male, 2 female, $150. 948-8880___________________ \'altonal \d\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, exL 1400, 24hrs._______________________ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED. SI 20daily. Process­ ing mail from your home, for National Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings, for application call 1-617-455-1918, 24 hrs 2 BEDROOM IN COUNTRY, big yard, $500 a month plus utili­ ties. Call 616-623-8743. 2 BEDROOM ON CLOVER­ DALE LAKE, September-June, $500 a month. Call 616-623-8743_______________ FURNISHED CABIN year round at lake, no pet*. 623-2870 /hank > on CARD OF THANKS Marion and Cleo Haywood would like to thank everyone who sent them cards snd helped celebrate their 6G;h wedding anniversary. A family dinner was held at Michael* m Br J.- Creek. Those in attendance were their daught­ ers Mr. A Mrs. Carl Baker and Joyce Denny. Also, Marion's sister and husband Mr. & Mn George Oates and Stan ft Nancy Snyder, along with their seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Marion & Geo would like to thank everyone who sent them cards. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered flENERAT VJ TR.ULER JLJ RVCENTER 1996 STARCRAFT SALE! T-0 STARCRAFT SATELLITE 12 FT. BOX $5590°° Awning Furnace 18 Gallon Water Tank 28 Ft X AMP Power Cord 13" Tires Stabilizer Jacks Deluxe Step 36' Wide Body Steeos 6 NO MONEY DOWN FULL OR PART TIME NAIL TECH. Call for more inform*tion, 945-5353 PART TIME TELLERS It take* a rare variety of abili­ ties to be a really good teller, solid math skills, the self­ confidence to fondle money, accuracy, a pleasant peraotmality, and above all, lhe ability to put customers at ease. To explore the opportunities available for teller*, at our main office we invite you to contact the personnel office tk Hastings City bank 150 W. Court St, Hssitngs, MI. 49058. EOE. / or Salt BEAUTIFUL BLUE ft GOLD 3 piece living room outfit, includes sofa, loveseat & chair, 1 month old. Sell for $225 00 1-517-699-4148_____________ BEAUTIFUL OAK FINISH BEDROOM OUTFIT. Includes dresser chest of draw­ ers, headboard, and Queen size mattress set, 6 months old, sacri­ fice for $300.00. 1-517-699-4148_____________ QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS SET. Spine-o-pedic firm model, 2 months old with frame. Sacri­ fice $185.00 or best offer. 1-517-699-4148_____________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC FIRM KING SIZE mattress set with deluxe frame. Still in plas­ tic, cost $1,200.00, must sell $350.00. 1-517-676-6414 Kt al I \ialt ABSOLUTELY BEAUTI­ FUL! 10 acres, 20 minute* East of Traverse City. Access to thou­ sands of acres of the Pere Marquette State forest 100% high ground surrounded by beautiful Maple Hardwoods. 5 miles to Torch River Marina & Torch Lake Public access, perfect for cabin or camping. $13,900, $1,500 down. $200 per month on 10% land contract Great Lakes Land Company. 616-258-8067_______________ COTTAGE WANTED: Lake front with land contract $10,000 down, $600 a month. Call Dr. Hale (912)924-9245_________ INDIAN RIVER/MULLET LAKE AREA: 10.01 Beautiful­ ly Wooded Acre* adjoining State Land with a small creek Bulldozed driveway and clearcd campsite. $18,900, $500 down, $230mo, 11% Land Contract Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 HASTINGS Varsity Jackets 64 MONTHS AT 9.60% blue & gold school logo design Items now on GEHEUM sale at: Mid Lakes Screen Printing. Active Wear & Tanning Salon 73O3SDIVISION H616) 281-1888 121 E. Orchard. Delton 616-623-8340 /or Sale lulinnofivr 1996 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 5 speed, air condition­ ing. standard cab with canvas cover, running boards, runs great In excellent condition. Can 616-891-0536___________ ’•4 CHEVY S-10 DURANGO. $1,000 OBO. Call 616-945-9340. after 6:00pm. for more information. /i»/>\ II anh d WILLING TO BABYSIT in my home, 2 miles from Hastings oo West State Rd. I’m a non­ smoker, young experienced Christian Grandma, Baby, CPR Certified, specialized in birth to 2 yean, for loving care call 948-9711 (taraxe Salt AUGUST 39TH ft 31ST. 8am-? Household Hems, furni­ ture, sporting equipment some coILxtibies. 10541 Gun Lake Road, Middievilk___________ YARD SALE AT 736 N. Michi­ gan Ave., Hastings. August 29th-September 1st, 9am-? II anted WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948-4094.____________ WANTED! PERSON TO OWN AND operate re Lad candy shon m Hastings are*. Low investment, for information call Mrs. Burden’s Gourmet Candy Company, Dallas, TX 214-991-8239 Mobile llonn \ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, oo huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until October 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. WHY PAY RENT? New 3 bdrm., 2 bath homes, low down payment tow monthly payment Southeast Grand Rapid* area. Call Warren at Pinnace Homes, 616-891-6961 lhi\me\\ Service* HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, bans, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint Call Randson, 945-2545___________. HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson, 616-945-2545 ________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Turoed dpwn? problem credit? We can help'•Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage ft Financial Corporation. 1-S00-968-2221 Free consultation.________________ LOCAL INTERNET SERVICE, $9.95/mo. 40 hr*. Call BIT - 945 3045 oc see http://www.bilco.com_________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates, joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. SEAL COATING ft CRACK REPAIR, 20 yean experience. Willie Murray. 517-852-2308 SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, call Steve's Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Lenhart it was "unfortunate" the way the situation had occurred. He said probation and therapy could have been attempted if the incident had been brought up earlier, but now there were two victims, "two serious offenses that will af­ fect lhe families and the victims, possibly for the rest of their lives." Fisher said he had weighed rehabilitation against the interests of society and that in light of Lenhart's two victims, he had to consider the interests of society. He said that he would have considered more than the 96­ month sentencing guideline, but that he would follow the recommendation of the prosecutors and probation department Fisher sentenced Lenhart to 78-240 months in prison with credit for 192 days, $2,000 in restitution and mandatory participation in sex offender counseling "1 hope you're able to come to grips with your problem while you're in prison." Fisher told Lenhart. In other circuit court business last week: • David R. Gilmore, 45, of Ravenna, was sentenced to 12 months probation, 45 days n jail with four days credit and the remain­ ing 41 suspended until lhe end of probation. He also was sentenced to $500 in costs and substance abuse counseling. Gilmore pleaded guilty in District Court to possession of a non-narcotic controlled substance earlier this month. • Lonna K. Norton, 37. of 11867 Sams Drive, Shelbyvilje, was scheduled for an Aug. 29 sentencing on three counts of vio­ lating her probation. She had been sentenced to 24 months probation in July 1995 after pleading guilty to conspiring to unlawfu’ly drive away a motor vehicle. • Kirk Vannoriwick, 33. of 12955 Cleland Drive, Wayland, had his sentencing delayed until Aug. 21, 1997, after pleading guilty in District Court earlier this month to a charge of domestic violence-aggravated assault and a charge of malicious destruction of personal property over $100. McDowell said Vannortwick had assaulted his wife and a 71-year-old man. damaging the man's artificial leg. Vannortwick's attorney David Kuzava said this was the first time Vannortwick had made physical contact, calling the incident "completely out of character." He said this was Vannortwick'! first time in the criminal courts ant that he and his wife had not expe­ rienced any problems as a result of the inci­ dent. Vannortwick's wife a^iecd that the incident was out of character and told the court she was not living ir. fear. Delton girl killed when hit by truck A 4-year-old Delton girl was struck and killed by a truck on Orchard Road last Thursday. Barry Township Police officers said Amanda B. Ramsey ran into the path of a pick-up truck driven by a 19-year old Delton man. The driver was unable to avoid the child, police said. Ramsey was taken lo Borgess Hospital by Delton EMS She was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police said no alcohol, speed or other driver fault was involved. Lake 0 woman dies in cabtruck crash A Lake Odessa woman was killed and an­ other was critically injured in a two-car acci­ dent at the intersection of Martin and Jordon roads in Woodland Township last Thursday. A car driven by Marilyn I. Haney, 62, of Lake Odessa was traveling south on Martin Road when it hit a northbound truck driven by Lynn Mazurek, 30, of Woodland, as Mazurek attempted to make a left turn onto Jordon Road. Haney's passenger, Yvonne F. Brooks, 70, was killed in the crash. Haney was airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she was first listed in critical condi­ tion. but has been upgraded to fair. Mazurek was not injured in the crash. A passenger in the Mazurek vehicle. Linden Fisher. 59. of Woodland, was treated and re­ leased at Pennock Hospital in Hastings Troopers from the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings are investigating the acci­ dent. Grand Junction woman injured in M-43 crash A Grand Junction woman is listed in seri­ ous condition after a one-car accident Tues­ day night in Hope Township Officials from the Barry County Sheriffs Department said Doreen A. Rankin, who turned 32 Tuesday, was northbound on M-43 one-quarter mile north of Cloverdale Road when her car crossed the center line, struck and rode a guard rail, then rolled at least once. Rankin was taken to Borgess Hospital where she remains in serious condition in the neuro-care unit The Sheriffs Department said Rankin was not wearing a seal belt and alcohol appears to have been a factor. • Lance C. Dennio. 18. of 1939 2nd Si.. Shelbyville, had his sentencing postponed to Aug. 29 after his attorney, David Gilbert, told the court Dennio was relying on his mother for a ride to court, but that there had been a falling out and his mother refused to bring him lo the courthouse. Dennio pleaded guilty in July to unlaw­ fully driving away a motor vehicle. • Mark S Babcock. 34, of 12737 S. Grey Court. Middleville, had a hearing on two motions to quash evidence moved from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29 He is accused of resisting and obstructing a police officer. • Edwin L. Vandecar, 22. of 180 Mary Lou Drive. Hastings pleaded guilty to pos­ session of marijuana. The plea was part of an agreement in exchange for a recommenda­ tion of a suspended sentence. He was sched­ uled for a Sept. 5 sentencing. • Roddy L. Jacobs. 37. of 4777 Wertman Road. Delton, was sentenced to one year in jail, with credit for 249 days and had his probation revoked after he pleaded guilty ear­ lier this month to two counts of violating probation. He was sentenced lo 36 months probation after pleading guilty in May 1994 to at­ tempting to abscond or forfeit bond. • Robert P Harris, 41. of 3987 Midway. Kalamazoo had his probation amended to place him in Project Rehab in Grand Rapids. Harris* attorney. Bill Doherty, said Harris "has impressed me as someone who wan's to change," in asking lhe court to give Harm one, last, chance." He said Harris has said he is willing to participate in an in-patient substance abuse counseling program. Judge Fisher said he would follow the probation department's recommendation of amended probation to give Harris an extra incentive. • James J. Truck. ?9. of 1212 W. State Street, Hastings, pleaded not guilty to a charge of violating his probation. He was scheduled for a Sept. 19 hearing. Thick was sentenced to 60 months proba­ tion after pleading nolo contendre (no con­ test) in December 1994 to a charge of inde­ cent exposure plus being a sexually delin­ quent person. • William T Swafford, 20. of 4207 W. Dickman 13D. Battle Creek, was sentenced to 24 months probation with the first 30 days in jail and credit for five days, substance abuse counseling and had his license sus­ pended for six months. He pleaded guilty in July to possession of marijuana and at­ tempted larceny from a building. McDowell told the court Swafford had stolen a purse to obtain money to buy drugs while making a meal delivery. "If he wants money for dope, he should get a second job." McDowell said. Swafford's attorney. Bill Doherty, asked the court to consider a work release program on account he was still employed. Swafford told the court that he didn't associate with people he used to al the time of his crime and that he was home every night and worked from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day. Fisher denied the request for work release, telling Swafford. "It'stime you grow up." • Douglas R. Seeber, 41, of 3417 Ham­ mond Road. Hastings, was sentenced to 24 months probation with a suspended sentence of the first 90 days in jail, substance abuse counseling and $1,000 in costs. Seeber pleaded guilty in July to fourth-de­ gree child abuse. McDowell asked for a 12-monfh suspended jail sentence with 24 months probation, say­ ing that Seeber has served jail and prison time and admits he has an alcohol problem. Seeber told the court he has quit drinking and is in counseling. In imposing sentence, Fisher told Seeber he was suspending the 90-day jail term "in anticipation you will comply with the terms of your probation. I hope this encourages you to continue these positive changes." • Kenneth L. Krebs, 38, of 545 N. Hanover, Hastings, waived his arraignment. A not guilty plea was entered on charges of malicious destruction of personal property over $100, failing to stop for an accident, reckless driving and assault and battery. He was scheduled for a Sept. 5 pre-trial bearing. • Grover T. Letbcoe, 66, of 12 State Street, Middleville, waived his arraignment. A not guilty plea was entered on two charges of assault with a dangerous weapon. He was scheduled for a Sept. 5 pre-trial hearing. Robbery off wallet reported IRVING TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies responded to a report of a robbery Aug. 18. The 17-year old victim said he was walking home on State Road between Robertson and Barnum roads from the bowling alley in Hastings when a vehicle passed him, turned around and came back, shining it* headlights on him. The victim said lhe driver got out and asked if he needed a ride. The victim said while he was talking to the driver, someone on the passenger side got out and came toward him and a third person was in the process of getting out. The victim said he decided to leave and as he turned, the driver of the car hit him in the bead, causing him to cover his face and drop to the ground. He said lhe driver yelled at him to get out his wallet, but he was unable to respond that he had no money because one of lhe passengers was choking him. The victim said the men took his wallet and went back to the car. He said they backed out toward Robertson Road and spun out, heading toward Middleville. The victim described the driver as a white male, 19 to 20 years old, about 5-10, skinny, wearing no shirt, white shorts and a baseball cap, with short or possibly shaved dark hair. He described the car as possibly a 1987 Old* Cutlass, possibly gray in color, with two doors and an unknown plate. Stolen was a brown, greasy leather tri-fold with an eagle's head on the front. The victim it had no money, his driver's license, phone numbers and a movie card. Three escape injury in crash THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Three Hastings men were not injured when the car they were in struck a tree. Craig A. Cole, 25, was south bound on Robertson Road near Crane Road when be told deputies he got to close to edge of the road and went down the bank, striking a tree. Cole and his passengers, Scott C. Mueller, 27, of Hastings and Daniel P. Waldorff. 29, of Hastings were not hurt. Deputies cited Cole for drunk driving. Burglary reported at trailer HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated a breaking and entenng of a storage trailer al K man Aug. 21. Police said lhe manager told them the trailers had been checked the previous night and that in the morning, all five trailers were discovered broken into. Police Mid the manager told them all the locks on the trailers had been cut off by bolt cutlers and gone through Only two of lhe trailers had any items stolen One had five 12-rolls of paper towels taken, while the other had two 12 x 36 splash pools taken. Theft from car reported HASTINGS — City police responded lo a larceny from a car at a N. Michigan Avenue home Aug. 22. Police said the car owner told them he parked in his driveway the previous night and when he came out to lhe car the next morning, he found hi* Pioneer AM/FM cassette stereo taken. Police said there was no sign of forced entry, but lhe wires had been pulled from the dash, causing damage to lhe dash. The suspect also removed an instruction manual for the stereo from the glove box. Youths caught stealing car HASTINGS — City police turned over three juveniles Aug. 25 to their parents after they were found driving a stolen car. Police said the car's owner said he parked the car in the lot of Farmer's Insurance near Vitale * before he went into work Police said the man told them he had left the keys in lhe ignition. , Police said that while at the west entrance of Pennock Hospital waiting for Summerfest activities to conclude, they saw the vehicle drive by going cast on Green Street When questioned, the driver admitted to taking it earlier in the day. along with another person He said they had walked through the lot when they saw the car with lhe keys in lhe ignition and decided to take it. He said they went to Fish Hatchery Park, where they became separated and he found lhe other two passengers. The two passengers said they were not with the driver when he took the car. The Police Beat does not publish lhe names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-09-05.pdf b9b74468178b266ffbdb553e2c782b10 PDF Text Text Fixed millage request reduced New assistant principal at HHS Area gridders debut Friday See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC IIBAAAT 121S CHURCH SI HASTINGS u. 49056 1853 ANNER HaSTIinoS THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 5. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 36 PRICE SC News Pennock proposal Briefs still deadlocked Candidates' forum set at First Friday The xtx candidates involved in races for three reals on the Barry County Board of Commissioners Nov. S will be guests at the next First Friday forum Sept 6 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings Appearing will be: • Democratic challenger John Loftus and incumbent Republican Robert Wenger from the Second District (Thornapple and Irving townships). • Democratic challenger Melvin Goebel and incumbent Republican Lew Newman from the Sixth District (Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships). • Democratic challenger C. Richard Benrv.it and incumbent Republican Emmet Herrington in the Seventh Dis­ trict (Assyria. Baltimore and Johnstown townships). The forum series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Comnrtruw. is held at noon on the fust Fuday of each month at the historic nomas Jefferson Halt corner of Green and Jeffenrm streets in Hastings. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Blood drive date moved to Sept. 13 A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday. Sept. 13, at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. The drive’s original dale was Sept. 9. but it had to be changed because of a scheduling conflict. Those who are at least 17 years of age. weigl at least 110 pounds, are in reasonably good health and haven't given blood within 56 days of the drive are eligible to contribute. Legislative Coffee resumes The Legislative Coffee series will resume at 8 a.m. Monday. Sept. 9. al the County Seal Restaurant in Hastings. Slate Rep. Terry Geiger. State Senator Joanne Emmons and John Robinettte. representing Congressman Vcm Ehlers' office, will be on hand to talk about issues and concerns. The Legislative Coffees are sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited. by David T. Young Editor Pennock Hospital's plans to expand at its current site and build a parking lot across the street have hit a major snag. The Hastings Planning Commission Tuesday night remained deadlocked on a re* quest by Pennock for a special use permit to expand its fitness center and make more room for mental health services al the Pro­ fessional Building. The expansions would have resulted in the need for more parking space, but a proposed move across the street to vacant lots owned by Pennock would have taken care of tha’ problem. Michael Anton, chairman of the hospital's board of trustees, said after the meeting (hat he's not sure what happens next. Tm sure well be getting a board meeting together as soon as possible to consider our alternatives,' Anton said. When asked if Pennock will take a legal route, he answered. "I can't say what the board will do." The hospital's proposals have been the fo­ cus of controversy in Hastings for more than two years. Pennock first approached the Planning Commission in January 1995 and was rebuffed in a 6-2 vote in June of th* year. The City Council deadlocked 4-4 on the same proposal on July 24. 1995, and ex­ actly a month later Pennock demolished five bouses it had bought across the street to make way for the parking lot. This year the hospital came back with a scaled back request. It dropped plans for a child care center just to the south of the pro­ posed parking ’X But the Planning Com­ mission deadlocked 4-4 with one abstention at its Aug. 5 meeting. Commission Chair­ man David J as perse is abstaining because of what he has called a perceived conflict of in­ terest. The planning group did not take another vote Tuesday night because one of its mem­ bers, Fred Kogge, was not present. Randy Teegardin. noting that the commis­ sion tabled a vote on this request in June be­ cause two members were absent, said, "I don't know how we can be consistent and vote with a member not present." At the very core of the issue are fears by neighbors that the hospital will encroach on residential areas. Some residents have been vocal in their opposition at public hearings, the most re­ cent of which occurred before the Planning Commission in June. This prompted the commission to suggest representatives from Pennock and from the neighborhood meet to explore differences and seek solutions. Anton said the informal meetings were cordial and instructive. The meetings with the neighbors have gone well," he said. "We certainly have points of disagreement, but we have a better feeling and understanding of one another." The neighbors, hcwr€4. contended that they didn't get a crucial commitment from the hospital that it wouldn; continue to ex­ pand to the south across Green Street and into Walnut Street, eventually wiping out a residential neighborhood. "We've come a long way (in the talks)," said Peg Peurach. They haven't moved an inch. When we see some movement, we'll be willing to talk again." See PENNOCK, continued page 2 KCC to begin classes Sept. 9 as scheduled by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The doors will be open on schedule Mon­ day at Kellogg Community College's Barry County Center. Classroom space has progressed far enough in the construction of the 22,000square-foot building to allow for student use of one wing of the building, according to Kathy Tan. KCC public relations director. KCC has received a temporary occupancy permit from the fire marshal to use the new structure, located off Gun Lake Road. Tarr said Tuesday. The whole building won't be done" when students show up for classes next week, she said. "Work will continue after classes be­ gin " She said one wing of the building will be open to students while work continues on the other end. With the exception of the office and sci­ ence lab. the classroom areas “are just about done and will be carpeted this week." In the meantime, registration, book pur­ chases and pre-class activity needs are being handled at KCC's local office at 535 W. Woodlawn in Hastings. Construction of KCCs first building in the county started last April. Student registration was at 700 last week. about 30 percent higher than projected. Day­ time and evening classes are being offered. October is being discussed as a tentative time for a formal dedication ceremony al the new KCC facility. It’s a “Good Neighbor Day” Hastings florist Norman Bartow hands a dozen roses each to Dawn Snider (center) and Sherry McPhail, both ol Hastings, during the celebration of "Good Neighbor Day." People who received 12 roses were encouraged to keep one for themselves and give the others to 11 people Barlow said he had given oul 45 dozen roses by 9 a.m. Wednesday. Amway official to speak at United Way kickoff — Douglas De Vos will be the featured speaker at the 61st annual Barry County United Way kickoff celebration Thursday, Sept. 12, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church's Lesson Sharpe Hall in Hastings. DeVos is senior vice president and magg­ ing director of Amway North America, which is responsible for the critical link between the Amway Corporation and its independent distributors in North America. He also serves as a policy board member. He previously served as director for Am­ way Europe, working closely with leading European distributors and Amway manage­ ment. He also served as general manager, Amway United Kingdom. DeVoa is a graduate of Purdue University. Krannert School of Management. He and his wife. Marie, are natives of Grand Rapids. Doug is the son of Richard DeVos. co­ founder of the Amway Corporation. Besides his numerous responsibilities at Amway he contributes his time and talents to numerous civic and business organizations. He is active in the Heart of West Michigan (Grand Rapids) United Way as leadership giv­ ing co-chair, a board member of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Rotary Club, a board member of the National Junior Achievement organiza­ tion, director of the Purdue University Kranner School Alumni Association and fund­ raising chair of the Downtown Macker Jani DeVoa is a director for First of America Bank-Michigan and vice chairman of the Orlando Magic basketball governing board. Annual quilt show set for Sept. 21-22 Grill and Restaurant Other portions of the special day are being sponsored by J-Ad Graphics. Viola s Floral and Gift Shop. Thomapple Floral. Mid­ dleville Floral and Gift Shop. Hastings Hower Shop. Barlow Florist and Christian Bookstore. Floral Designs. Kmart. Ron Smith Greenhouse and Flower Shop. Swift s The Flower Shop, and Fclpausch Floral. Barry County United Way invites all Barry County residents and businesses to participte. For more information, or to RSVP, call the United Way at 945*4010 by Sept. 10. Seating The Barry County Historical Society and Historic Bowens Mills will sponsor the seventh annual quill show al Bowens Mills from 11 a m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 21 and 22. The show will be pan of Bowens Mills' "It's Cider Time" festival series, which begins Sept. 14-15 and runs through Oct. 24. Among the categories in the quill is limited. show competition will be most unique, traditional. Judges' Choice, most work done, storytelling, children's and the "President's Choice" There will be a $3 entry fee and will be responsible for their own quilts and racks dunng display times al the show. Cochairing the event will be Marion Frye and Deb Dickinson. For more information, call Bowens Mills at 795-7530 _____ More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Douglas DeVos The Amway Corporation and its employees are participating in the 1996 PaceSetter cam­ paign for the (Grand Rapids) Heart of Wet Michigan United Way. DeVoa, a much sought after speaker, will address the increasing role of United Way as it strives to meet the needs of people through the end of this century and beyond. The United Way kick-off continental breakfast is being sponsored by First Presbyterian Church. Felpausch Food Center. Plumbs Valu-Rite Foods, Pastoor s Family Market. Good Time Pizza. Carl's Super­ market. Elias Brothers. Count'Fann Market. Mills Landing Rcsuurant and Bob's Bids approved for new Star Elementary School A number of bids totaling nearly $5.3 million were approved for construction work on Star School Elementary at last week's Hastings School Board meeting. The bids were for such things as concrete and masonry work, roofing, windows, drywall, flooring, painting, electrical work and mechanical work. Pictured here are workers pouring concrete into forms for the school's foundation. The total cost ot the school is expected to be approximately $7 million. It is scheduled to open in August of 1997. “Share The Magic...” Barry county united Way NEXT WEEK! �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5. 1996 Lack of road repair funds continues to plague townships by Mary Warner Staff Writer Underfunding for repair and resurfacing of local roads has led some Barn County town­ ships io seek special millages fix road main­ tenance The latest to consider such a mea­ sure is Rutland Township, where only 37 percent of the roads arc paved and the remain mg gravel roads are in constant need of grad­ ing. treatment for dust control and re-gravel­ ing. , Yecklcy Road resident Wayne Rumford and other township residents expressed inter­ est in a special road maintenance millage at a recent township board meeting. Rumford complained to township officials that his road was excessively bumpy and dif­ ficult to traverse. He asked if the township could pave the gravel road, but township su­ pervisor Robert Edwards told him that if the township did so. Yecklcy Road homeowners would have to bear 50 percent of the cost via a special assessment district. Edwards said the alternative was a special road maintenance millage, such as Hope. Or­ angeville. Prairieville, and Johnstown town­ ships have passed. Edwards said money for road maintenance has dwindled in recent yean because of de­ creased funding from the federal government, the State ol Michigan, and Barry County. The county used to allocate $90,000 a year News Briefs Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet al 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at the Delton Kellogg Middle School media center. The public is invited. The program will be a surprise. Refreshments will be served. Ducks Unlimited banquet Sept. 12 The Thomapple Valley chapter of Ducks Unlimited will have its annual banquet Thursday evening, Sept. 12, at the Middle Villa The event will include dinner, raffles, an auction and more to raise money for Ducks Unlimited. A mallard circle print by local artist Jeff Furrow will be offered free to all w ho aitcnd the banquet Lake O to have Stone Soup Fest Lake Odessa will have a Slone Soup Festival from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 21. in the Lake Odessa Village Park. A variety of events are planned, including music, dancing, storytelling, comedy, poetry readings and puppets, the "Stone Soup Cookoff." children's activities, line dancing and a clogging workshop. All entertainment, food and activities arc free of charge, but those attending are asked to bring canned goods for donation to the Community Christmas Basket program For more information, call Nina Steed at 374-4471. Area CROP Walks set for Sept. 22 The annual Barry County CROP Walk will start at 2 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 22. at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W Green St. in Hastings. Another is planned for the same date and time at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton Registration will be at I p.m. Each walker who turns in at least $100 in pledges will receive a pen commemorating the 50th anniversary of Church World Service, the sponsor of the fund-raising walk for the hungry. Duane Robinson will be the Hastings walk coordinator and Dec Cook and Elaine Gilbert arc in charge of the Delton events.. The goals this year for Hastings arc 225 walkers and raising $14,000. Last year's event included 138 walkers, who collected about $11,640 in pledges Twenty-five percent of the proceeds of the fund-raiser will go the Our Lady of Great Oak food pantry and Love Inc. In Delton. 124 walkers raised more than $7,500 last year and this year's goal is $8,500. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds go to Love inc. and the St. Ambrose food pantry. The walkers will have a choice of routes of one or five miles in Hastings. In Delton there will be a 2.3- and a 5.9­ mile route. For more information about the Deltou walk, call (616) 623-2828 or 623-8763 to the townships for road repair, with the al­ location being split up between the 16 townships, he said. That allocation was dropped to $16,000. or $1,000 per township, after the county's yearly federal revenue shar­ ing allocation was substantially reduced. Edwards also said the county is not getting its fair share of taxes obtained through the state tax on gasoline and car and truck li­ cense fees (the latter fees are based on the vehicles' weight, and the tax levies arc known as the "gas and weight taxes.") Ed­ wards suggested township residents put pres­ sure on state legislators to change the tax formula so more money is allocated to rural areas. The decision on where the tax dollars are allocated now is based on population density, with the result that highly populated areas such as southeast Michigan receive the bulk of the gas and weight tax revenue, ac­ cording to Barry County Road Commission Manager Jack Kineman. The lack of funding through the gas and weight tax has had a major impact on the Barry Road Commission, which receives the bulk of its revenue through the gas and weight tax, Kineman said. For instance, the commission received $3.2 million in 1994 from the gas and weight taxes. That com­ pares to $52.7 million for Wayne County (where Detroit is located) and $41.8 million for nearby Oakland County. As a result. Historical Society will meet Sept. 19 The Bany County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. al the Barry County Courts & Law Building. Brian Reynolds, county surveyor, will present a program on Barry County Remonumentation. He will talk about the process in which all 16 townships in the county are being redone with modem-type comer survey marks, replacing items used in the past, such as rocks, plow shares and gears. All Barry County Historical Society events arc open to the public. Thatchers named grand marshals Pal and Duane Thatcher have been named grand marshals for Middleville's annual Heritage Day parade Saturday, Sept. 7. The Thatchers, who have lived in Middleville since 1965, have taught for more than 30 years, mostly in the Thomapple Kellogg school system. Pat retired last June, but Duane continues to teach music and guide the marching band. He also has served as Middleville Village President. Heritage Day will offer a number of activities in Middleville throughout the day Saturday. Volunteers to build Delton playground Volunteers from the Partners in Education (PIE) program will build another playground at Delton Kellogg Elementary Sept. 12-14. A learning structures playground was constructed last year on the north end of the school area. This year's edition will be geared more toward younger children, featuring an airplane control tower, train, swings and a merry-go-round. Money from past PIE fund-raisers will be used to finance the project Building limps will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13 and from 7:30 a.m. until finished on Sept. 14. More volunteers are urged to take part and there will be a potluck Saturday, Sept. 14. For more information, call (616) 623­ 6656. Adult education still running here Despite funding cutbacks from the state, adult education classes in Hastings will continue, starting next week The classes will run from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Included will be math, English, science and social studies and preparation for the General Educational Development (GED) lest. Classes are offered at no cost, but there will be no free child care. Basic adult education classes, for those below an eighth grade level of proficiency, and adult education sessions for jail inmates also had to be dropped. The Hastings Area Schools lost about $115,000 in state funding for adult education for the 1996-97 academic year. That money has been transferred to the Workforce Development Program, which focuses more on adults finding jobs. Some area school districts, such as Lakewood and Battle Creek, had to drop adult education programs altogether and others have scaled back their program offerings, as a result of reductions in state aid. For more information, call 948-4414. Kineman said, the Road Commission is "not able to keep up" with the required road main­ tenance in the county. Thus townships are having to pick up the slack. Rutland Charter Township allocated $60,000 far road repair in next year's budget. Edwards said. That sum is "quite a bit of money for road projects", he said. (The total projected budget for 1997 in Rutland is $313,624.) Edwards said $10,000 of lhe $60,000 has been budgeted for dust control on gravel roads. Township residents may apply to the township to have their roads treated with processed brine (a salt solution made from calcium chloride) to keep the dust down, but there must be a consensus between home­ owners on a particular section of road before lhe township will approve the treatment, Edwards said Dust on Rutland Township roads was a se­ rious problem this summer. Edwards said. And while the calcium chloride treatment can help, its effectiveness is diminished when county graders scrape the road's surface to smooth out ruts and fill in potholes "A lot of people gel mad when lhe Road Commission scrapes the road after it's been treated," he said. Edwards told Rumford that ii may be pos­ sible next summer to include Yecklcy Road in the township's gravel road program, which is set up through the Barry County Road Commission. Clay could possibly be applied to the road to smooth is surface, Edwards said. Edwards also told Rumford dial if he and other township residents were serious about a special road maintenance millage, "you guys have to help us sell it to voters Ldwards said a paving project on Woodruff Road last summer and this summer depleted a lot of the ’ownship's road budget, but next year more work may be able to be done on the township's gravel roads. A determination of which gravel roads are scheduled for repair is made each spring by the Road Commission and township board. Kineman said. Road Commission members and Township Board members traverse the township roads and decide where the need is greatest. Kineman also said the Road Commission supplies townships with a paved road condi­ tion report each year, targeting which roads in the township are in most urgent need of repairs. Township officials then decide if they want to allocate funds for those needing repairs. The Road Commission itself uses its rev­ enues and state and federal grant funds to conduct road maintenence in lhe county and for certain large paving or safety projects, such as current work on straightening a dan­ gerous curve on Lacey Road in Johnstown Township. Fixed millage request reduced by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The fixed allocated millage request Barry County voters will face in November is the same as the proposal they defeated in Au­ gust, but the length of time has been cut in half. Barry County Commissioners and the County Tax Allocation Board have agreed to reduce the years of the request from six to three. Commissioner Rod Goebel said lhe change is allowed because the Allocation Committee met and approved it Members thought "perhaps the six years was too in­ timidating. Mr. (County Administrator Michael) Brown and myself were advocating actually a two-year allocation. The commit­ tee chose three years," he said. The downside is to have to go back to the public after three years instead of six. Com­ missioner Robert Wenger said. "My feeling is that this allocated millage is a mystery to a lot of people, how it operates and how it works." Funds from the millage are used to help operate county and township governments and the intermediate school district. The crux of the proposal is to ask voters' permission to freeze lhe distribution of the county's total seven allocated mills, guaran­ teed by lhe state constitution. The proposal asks approval for 5.87 mills for lhe county, one mill for common law townships and . 13 mill for the intermediate school fiistrict. Those are lhe same millage rates that voters have approved for the past 12 years. How­ ever, because of the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment, inflation has rolled back lhe current rates to 5.0001 for the county, .89 for the general law townships and .1146 for the intermediate school district. (The consti­ tutional amendment requires millage to be reduced any year when the value of lhe exist­ ing properties rise faster than the rate of in­ flation.) If the proposal to freeze the distribution is defeated by voters again, the County Tax Al­ location Board would have to meet annually at taxpayer expense to allocate lhe millage. Letting voters decide the distribution elimi­ nates lhe expense of about $2,400 to pay for the Allocation Board to determine how much PENNOCK, continued from page I City Manager Howard Penrod, who sat in on the meetings, said, "I think both sides listened with respect and aired their thoughts. But they were unable to agree. I believe they are at an impasse." Commission member James Wiswell said the fear of encroachment is "a huge sticking point" that he understands well. He said it personally hurts him to go against the hos­ pital that he has loved and raised money for. but he couldn't allow it to slowly take over a residential neighborhood. "As dynamic as that hospital is. you're go­ ing to have another expansion and another one." Wiswell said. "I think we have to draw lhe line somewhere." Commission Vice Chairman Harry Adrounie said many corporations have fiveyear plans and he couldn't understand why the hospital isn't willing to make its future intentions known. Bonnie Ballinger said she wanted to know what the hospital will do with two residen­ tial lots its owns on the south side of Green Street that haven't yet been demolished. The commission agreed that tabling lhe matter again wasn't right because the hospi­ tal deserves an answer to its request for a special use permit. So it voted to let its 4-4 deadlock stand. Commission member Mike Hubert said, "The motion last month failed because it didn't pass. So. to do nothing now means it didn't make it." Penrod said the Planning Commission's action "does not resolve the issue as far as taking a stand. You're deadlocked." Voting last month in favor of Pennock's request were Adrounie. Ballinger. Mayor Frank Campbell and Director of Public Ser­ vices Jeff Mansfield. Those voting in oppo­ sition were Wiswell. Teegardin. Kogge and Hubert. The matter cannot go to the City Council, as it did last year, because lhe request is for a special use permit, which is decided by lhe Planning Commission. The council was able to vote on it last year because it was a planned unit development (PUD). money each governmental unit gets. A benefit of the fixed millage is that it al­ lows belter financial planning for the gov­ ernment units and the ISD so they can bud­ get annually without concern as to the amount of millage to be allocated to them, commissioners said in a resolution last week. The Allocation Committee, before the August primary election, agreed to the mil­ lage allocations that voters rejected. Another key reason for putting the ques­ tion to lhe voters is to restore lhe original millage rates tual Headier knocked down. If voters okay lhe November proposal, the county will receive $763,929 more in 1997 than the rolled back rate would allow; the in­ termediate school district would have revenue increases in 1997 of $13,523; individual township increases vary, but would total about $150,000. "It’s more money that people are going to have to pay (because of the previous Headlee rollback)... but it's not an increase in the millage (rale) that has already been voted. It's hard to explain.” Wenger said. "Docs anybody have any idea as io why the people are going to vote for it this time when they didn't last lime? Is there going to be so many more informed voters voting in the general election than the primary that they arc going to understand it so much bet­ ter?" asked Commissioner Tim Burd, the only board member to vote against putting the proposal on the November ballot. “They voted it down rather decisively last time." Burd said. "I feel there was not very much effort put on to explain that to the general public," Wenger said. "The second thing is that we had a mirage of lax proposals on that other ballot. We as a board should do a job of ex­ plaining it. I'm not saying selling it; ex­ plaining it to people..." "Maybe we arc the ones who need to un­ derstand it," Burd said. Angina ‘Chest Pain’ program is Sept. 12 Dr. Scott Brasseur will give a presentation on “Angina - Chest Pain" on Thursday Sept 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Conference Cente,’ at Pennock Hospital. Dr. Brasseur will explain the symptoms, causes and treatment of Angina, ff you suffer chest pain, particularly while exercising, you will almost certainly wonder whether it might be heart related, and well you should. Heart muscle pain (angina) is likely to be the first warning of blocked coronary arter­ ies, the cause of most heart attacks. Angina is caused by restricted circulation to the heart muscle. The symptoms are a feeling of lightness, pain or pressure under the breast­ bone or across the top of the chest. Some­ times the pain spreads to the arms or jaw. Dr. Brasseur will offer answers to questions and insights to care. This is a free program, for information or to register call 948-3125 Dr. Scott Brasseur Hanover Village developers receive help on road request by David T. Young Editor Hanover Village developers got some help Tuesday night when the Hastings Planning Commission went along with their request to be relieved of a letter of credit to assure a road in the project will be extended all lhe way to Star School Road. The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend to the City Council removal of the requirement of a $250,000 letter of credit to ensure completion of Barfield Drive within the city’s largest residential develop­ ment. In return, developers will build a cul de sac on Barfield at the end of phase one of the project by Oct. 31. Dave Forden, representing Hefferan Prop­ erties, partners in the project, said it's a good bet that the road will be finished. "We don't expect it to be a problem." he said. "We re merely trying to protect the pro­ ject on the outside chance we don't go be­ yond phase one." If lhe City Council approves the recom­ mended amendment to the Planned Unit De­ velopment (PUD) ordinance, as early as Sept. 23. Hanover Village partners still will be responsible for completing Barfield Drive all the way to Star School as soon if start the second phase of the project. But if the project is stopped after comple­ tion of the first phase, there is nothing to re­ quire the road be finished. In the first phase. 53 mobile home sites and two apartment buildings already have been completed and a third apartment struc­ ture is going up. The end of phase one is e-xpected to include 110 mobile home sites and seven apartment buildings. Developers hope to reach that point in the project by Dec. 31. 1998 Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield, also a member of the Planning Commis­ sion. cast lhe only "no" vote Tuesday. His reasons: "There is public benefit with the construction of the road (Barfield Drive)... It must be constructed at some lime in the future I don't want a dead end street in lhe middle of lhe city... We can't termi­ nate the need for that road." Mansfield suggested that the bond, or let­ ter of credit, be extended rather than elimi­ nated. Fred Jacobs, local partner in the project, said. "I'm surprised that all of a sudden this road is important. I didn't get that indication earlier." He noted that he was the one who took out the letter of credit at the insistence of former Mayor Mary Lou Gray Hart. But Planning Commission Chairman David Jaspcrsc said, "That road has been part of the project since day one." Planning Commission member Randy Teegardin asked if the road wasn't finished, would lhe city then have to extend the road? Mansfield answered at some point yes, perhaps with a special assessment district. Jacobs then said, "We'd be more than happy to deed the property to you (if the road isn't finished) and pay the special assess­ ment." However, commission members later de­ cided not to take that route.. Jaspcrsc said. "I don't know that the coun­ cil will take on the responsibility of build­ ing the road. I feel you're complicating this thing." The Hanover Village project has been de­ layed by weather and by a disagreement be­ tween developers and the city over how much will be owed for sewer connection. The two sides originally were a half million dollars apart, but they may come to an agreement in which the developers pay $329,000 for the fees, all after completion of phase one. Planning Commission Vice Chairman Harry Adrounie moved to have lhe letter of credit requirement in the PUD ordinance re­ moved in exchange for building the cul de sac by Oct. 31. Jaspersc abstained in the voting and Fred Kogge was absent. The City Council is likely to have the first reading of the ordinance amendment next Monday (Sept. 9) and lhe second read­ ing Sept. 23 before taking final action. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5,1996 — Page 3 Next BISD millage vote could be last by Mary Warner . Staff Writer » an increase in special education millage ror U* Barry Intermediate School District is •Pproved by voters Sept 26. the district will not be able to ask for any further millage mcreases, according to Special Education Di­ rector Jim Hund. Hund said that when Proposal A was passed in 1994. a cap was placed on the amount of additional special education mil­ lage intermediate school districts could re­ quest The cap required that beginning in 1995. not more than 75 percent of the dis­ trict's 1993 millage levy could be requested in millage increases. A 75 percent increase in the BISD mil­ lage. from 1.25 to 2.1874 mills, is what is being requested in the Sept. 26 election. Thus, the BISD would have reached the limit of millage it can request from voters, and would not be able to ask for more. Hund said a result of the percentage cap is that intermediate districts with larger millage levies in 1993 will be able to ask for a lot lions municipalities are allowed to hold in a given year is limited by the State Legisla­ ture. Mohler said the legislature is considering such a limitation, with the intention of sav­ ing money on the cost of elections. If the BISD must put its millage request on lhe ballot with a number of other millage re­ quests. there is a greater risk of it getting lost in the shuffle of ballot questions and millage proposals that are usually found on primary and general election ballots. The BISD's special September election will only have the BISD proposal on the ballot. This past June, an identical request for a nine-tenths of a mill increase in BISD millage was placed on the ballot with school board elections and a Hastings Area Schools millage proposal. The proposal failed, and some proponents of the BISD millage have said its inclusion with the Hastings millage hurt its chances of passage If lhe additional millage is passed, yearly revenues for the BISD would increase from shghtly over $500,000 to 5980.000 Propo­ nents of the millage say the increase is sorely needed to put the BISD's services to special education students on a par with like intermediate districts around the stale. Right now. according to Mohler, the BISD is only able to offer a minimal level of services. Staff caseloads are high, the spe­ cial education room for the trainable and severely mentally impaired is bulging at the seams, new equipment is needed, and more special education teachers are needed. The BISD also needs to offer vocational training to special education students so they can obtain jobs wher they leave school. Hund said. more than the Barry Intermediate School District is asking for before they reach their limit. For instance, he said, if an intermedi­ County increases hours for emergency management ate school district was levying 5 mills in 1993, it could increase its millage to 8.75. an increase of 3.75 mills. But because the BISD millage is low to begin with, he said, it can only ask for less than a mill in maximum increases. The Barry Intermediate School District now is dead last in the state in the amount of mil­ lage it can levy for special education. Out of 57 intermediate school districts, it is 57th, Hund said. According to Hank Price, associate director of the Michigan House of Representatives Fiscal Agency, if the provision for the spe­ cial education millage cap is to be changed, it would have to be voted on by the Michi­ gan House and Senate and then signed into law by Gov. John Engler. That likelihood is "pretty slim.” according to Price. BISD Superintendent Tom Mohler also said that if the millage is not passed in September, the BISD may have more diffi­ culty obtaining voter approval for an in­ crease in the future if the number of elec- by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Emergency management in Barry County has been elevated to a 20-hour-per-week post for its director. John Hislop. More than a year ago. Hislop's full-time job was trimmed to eight hours per week as part of a county budget slashing maneuver. His increased hours will begin in October. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers last week unanimously approved the additional time for Hislop. "Our administrator (Michael Brown) has assessed that position and the budget over the last year, and we now feel that we're in a position to make this change," said County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman, who proposed beefing up Hislop's hours. Commissioner Linda Watson asked why the hours should be increased if the reduced time has worked out for a year. "It has worked for this year in the level of maintenance and that's it," Brown said. "We Parents of drowning victim scheduled for court hearing by Jason Carr Staff Writer The parents of a 22-month-old Caledonia boy who drowned at the Indian Valley Campground in Thomapple Township Aug. 15 were scheduled for a preliminary exam in District Court next Friday at 1 p.m. The parents, Ruth B. Walsh and Richard J. Walsh of 8908 Kraft Ave., arc both charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter and three counts of child abuse in connection with the death of Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh was found by a fisherman 15 to 20 feet off the shore of the campground. Sheriffs deputies at the time said the boy was probably unsupervised when he fell or waded into the Thomapple River. He was brought to shore by the fisherman and CPR was begun immediately. Deputies estimated that CPR was started about 10-15 minutes after the boy had gone into the water. Attorneys for both parents told lhe media they were unsure as to why charges had been brought. Richard Walshs attorney. David Kuzava, said Richard was at work at the time of the accident and because of that. "Your guess is as good as mine as to why he was charged” with involuntary manslaughter. Sm PARENTS, continued pap 6 HHS welcomes new assistant principal Ellen Zack, former principal of St. Philip Schools m Battle Creek, has been hired as an asduant principal at Hastings High School. Zack replaces assistant principal David Spalding, who left to become a principal in another school district. Zack had been principal of St Philip since 1994, and poor to that was the assistant principal al that school. Before joining St. Philip's administrative staff, Zack was a business teacher and de­ partment head at the school. She also was a business teacher in the Otsego school sys­ tem. and was responsible for the recruitment, selection, training and job placement of stu­ dents for the Chandler Schools in Grand Rapids She has a bachelor's degree in business ed­ ucation from Centra] Michigan University, and a master's degree from Western Michigan University. According to school Superintendent Carl Schoessel. four assistant principals have left the high school within the past eight years. One took an assistant principalship in an­ other district with the understanding that she would become principal in a year. Another took an assistant principalship in a larger district. Spalding moved up to a principal's position. And a fourth moved to the east side of the state to be closer to her fiance. Schoessel said many assistant principals lake the position with the intention of even­ tually becoming a principal. have a plan (for emergency management) that needs to be currently updated. If we let this go too long that plan begins to wear thin, get old. It doesn't get the needed changes" Nearly 50 percent of Hislop's salary will be reimbursed by the state. Brown said. The cost to the county for lhe additional hours for the remaining part of this year is esti­ mated al under $2,000 and the expense for 1997 is expected to be about $7,000. Hislop also works part time in emergency management for Allegan County. Brown said. "I think there is a real need for it...," Commissioner Robert Wenger said of lhe extra time for Hislop. "We have a good plan." Brown said. The keys are to maintain the plan and hold on to Hislop, he added. When Hislop's position was cut in June 1995, Stale Police officials and a Kalamazoo County Sheriffs emergency management di­ rector expressed concern to the County Board Stale law calls for the county to assume responsibility in emergency management and act on behalf of people in the county's political subdivisions if a disaster occurs. Local emergency management also plays a key role in obtaining federal or state disastcriemergency funds if an incident should take place in the comwf n ' Some of lhe potential emergency situa­ tions in the county are related to the fact that Barry is in a major flight path for commer­ cial air traffic and has had 16 tornadoes, five forest fires and several major ice storms in recent history, law enforcement officials have said. Severe windstorms, flooding from the Thomapple River and accidents involving hazardous materials that are transported through the area are some of the potential emergency situations cited by officials. Barry also is within 50 miles of the Pal­ isades Nuclear Power Plant and has an LP pipeline running through it In other business last week. the county board: • Agreed to seek grant funds in conjunc­ tion with Eaton County to hire an advocate to help women who have experienced vio­ lence. In-kind services would be used to meet the local match. • Heard that a part-time summer employee in circuit court more than paid for her $3,000 salary. She brought in $24,350 in previously uncollected court fines. Paraprofessional retires... Ellen Zack, new assistant principal at Hastings High School, began her new duties with a pair of crutches. Zack tell on the ice and broke her leg last winter, she said, and the leg is still healing. FINANCIAL Nancy Lepard (above), a paraprofessional in the adult and community education programs at the Hastings school system, is retiring at the end of September after 12 years of service. Lepard began working for the school system as a day care provider for the adult and community education program. In the last two years, she has been the day care provider for the high school nursery, which provides child care for mothers attending high school. fimMby Mark 0. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & The way you invest can reduce your tax bill On the first Monday of September, we celebrate Labor Day. How well do you know your ocher holidays? For example, when is Memorial Day? How about President's Day or Thanksgiving? Mort people could probably answer these questions accurately. But there's an even more important date on the calendar that goes by largely uncelebrated, h’s Tax Freedom Dn. Tu Freedom Duy i> the dale on which the average American begins earning after'tax in­ come In other words, if you had to pay all of your federal, state and local income taxes before taking home any of your wages. Tax Freedom Day is when you would finish pay­ ing the government and begin paying yourself. This year. Tax Freedom Day fell on May 7. That meant the average citizen worked about a third of the year — and spent about a third of his or her income — to pay taxes This may surprise you, but it shouldn't make you feel helpless. There are ways Io make your personal Tax Freedom Day come a little earlier. You may not be able to reduce the amount of taxes you pay oo your wages, but you can reduce taxes on your investment income. Here's bow: 1. Invest more for growth. Some in­ vestments pay income, some provide growth of capital, and some provide both. Investment income is taxed at the same rate as your or dinaiy income, which can be as high as 39.6 percent. Capital gains, however, are currently taxed M a top rale of 28 percent. If you are in a tax bracket above 28 percent, you may be able to reduce your tax liability by shifting some of your portfolio into growth investments. Of course, there are many good reasons to select income instead of growth, regardless of taxes. You should work this out with your tax adviser. However, it makes sense for long­ term investors who reinvest dividends and in­ come io invest in slocks or mutual funds that emphasize growth. 2. Invest for tax-exempt income. Municipal bonds pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and. in some cases, state taxes as well. This can be especially advantageous for people who pay high stale income taxes. You can buy individual municipal bonds or invest in a portfolio of bonds through a mutual fund or unit trust. These fully managed port­ folios offer a kaleidosoope of investment op­ tions. including high-yield, limited term and select funds for specific states. 3. Invest in a letirement plan. Investing in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or simplified employee pension (SEP). is probably one of the beat ways to defer income tax. Contributions to the plan are made before your income tax is calculated. People with earned income who do not have a retirement plan at work can still contribute up to $2,000 per year to an in­ dividual retirement account (IRA) and deduct all or part of that contribution from currenl taxes. In addition to the current tax savings of­ fered by these plans, all contribution, and their earnings grow tax-deferred until withdrawn. 4. Invest in a tax-deferred annuity An­ nuities are another option for retirement sav­ ings. Although annuity investments are not lax-deductible, they do grow tax-deferred un­ til withdrawn. They can be appropriate for people with no retirement plan, those who have pul off contributing to a retirement plan or those who have contributed the maximum to their employer plan and IRA but would like to invest more. Unlike IRAs and employer plans, there is no limit on annual annuity contributions. These are four simple ideas that many in­ vestors can implement easily. There are also other ways a careful investor can save on taxes: tax-swapping, charitable giving, trusts and more. As a tax-paying investor, you should be aware of the relationship between your in­ vestments and taxes. Anything less means more taxes for you. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. ,Clow Change 52’fe AT&T 517. Amerltech Anheuser-Busch 75 287s Chrysler CMS Energy 30 51 Coca Cola 79h Dow Chemical Exxon 83'h in. Family Dollar 337. Ford 497. General Motors 37’h TCF Financial 267. Hastings Mfg. 1157. IBM 537s JCPenney 49 Johnson & Johnsop 10 Kmart 697. Kellogg Company tS'h McDonald’s 43'h Sears Southeast Mich. GasI 177. 77. Spartan Motors 417. Upjohn 386.25 Gold 5.17 Silver 5648.39 Dow Jones 335,000,000 Volume -17z -17. —17z -7» -7. —'h + 7. + 17z -•/. -*/« —'It + 3'h -17. —’/a -27. -1 —27. -'h + 7. -1'/a -2.70 -.10 —62.88 Communication /rom...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Health Care Reform Last Wednesday, President Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Accoun­ tability Act into law. Although this Congress will also be remembered for its landmark welfare tefutiu legislation, telecommunica­ tions law and commitment to balancing the budget, this health care reform law will pro­ bably have the greatest immediate impact on the average person. By making a few key reforms — rather than trying to impose a big government solution — the new law seeks to strengthen and improve the private sector system that has already provided Americans the best health care in the world. The law makes a number of important changes in the insurance market to ensure in­ dividuals access to health insurance. It would ensure that a person who changes jobs can re­ tain his or her current insurance policy. This will prevent the "job lock" that has kept some people from seeking or accepting new jobs because they fear that they'll lose their in­ surance. It would limit the pre-existing condi­ tion exclusions insurance companies can im­ pose when writing individual and group policies. A third provision would require a company covering someone under an employer-provided plan to write an individual policy for that person if her or she leaves the job. Finally, the law will increase penalties for fraud in Medicare and Medicaid and ex­ pand enforcement. The new law will also encourage the crea­ tion of medical savings accounts (MSAs). a new approach to holding down health care costs. An MSA health insurance plan would combine a health-deductible health plan (e g. $2,000) with a bank account dedicated to medical expenses (e.g. $1,500). Individuals would pay their health care expenses out of their account and out of pocket until they reach the deductible on the policy. MSAs have two advantages over traditional health insurance. First, the policyholder has no outof-pocket expenses until their account is ex­ hausted. Moreover, the policyholder can keep anything left in the account at the end of the year. The law will authorize a national experi­ ment with MSAs. They will be available to small companies (less than 50 employees) and limited to $750,000 policies as a large-scale lest of the concept. If it goes well, MSAs will be opened up to everyone. Whether or not MSAs actually prove to be as successful as their advocates suggest, I believe that this at­ tempt to find private sector innovations to meet our health care challenges is a better and more realistic approach than a government take over to one-seventh of the economy. On the whole, the American private sector health care system has worked reasonably well. We need to find ways to contain and reduce high health care costs which threaten the finances of workers and retirees. Even so. we enjoy an unparalleled quality of health care in this country. As a result, we live fuller, healthier, more productive lives than those who came before us. As we look to reform the health care system, we should be careful not to change those parts of our health care system that have made it so innovati.e and successful. The new law takes the right approach. Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER ca.,,,945-9554 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5, 1996 LETTERS/rom our readers... ‘Schools of Choice’ debate really is about kids To the editor: In the debate over Schools of Choice (‘Schools of Choice' debate hits home), we must not lose sight of the real issue — what’s best for our children Following the stale’s recent adoption of Schools of Choice legislation, local school boards are complying with this law to the let­ ter. What is right is black and while, however, turns a shade of gray when it comes to the lives of children and families. Unfor­ tunately. this new legislation has caused frustration for both parents and school boards throughout the state. Schools of Choice started out as a way for parents to take control of education. It was to allow them to send their students to the public school of their choice. In the end. the input and debate of 148 legislators representing 83 Michigan counties altered that original pro­ posal dramatically. The current one states that parents may send their students to participating schools within their intermediate school district. Otherwise, permission from the local school board is needed to release a student. ISDs are usually designated by county lines, but that is not the case in Barry County. The Barry Intermediate School District is comprised of DeltonKellogg and Hastings Public Schools. However, there are an additional 10 school districts, represented by six other In­ termediate School Districts, tlwt also serve students in Barry County . Obviously, with this kind of fractured 1SD representation, it is difficult to base something as important as parental choice of a child’s school. However, so many technical com­ plications arose when the scope of choice went beyond the ISD boundaries dun a com­ prise was necessary in this first step in choice legislation. Schools of Choice legislation has always concerned what's best for students, not dollars and cents. I am saddened it has caused so much turmoil in the district I serve. Perhaps now that we have had an opportunity to see some of lhe practical problems in writing a law offering choice to parents, we can work together to solve these problems and offer true choice that works in reality. This issue, and the companion issue of funding equity, will be the task confronting the legislature in the weeks, months and years ahead. The debate of equitable funding is a valid Taxes are our money Republicans not blameless in deficits Dear editor: I am writing this in response to Michael Mill’s letter titled: "Dems' fault for deficit.” Mr. Mills starts by saying that Democrats want to blame Presidents Reagan and Bush for increasing the deficit. Well, why not? Under these two presidents the national debt went from just under one trillion to over four trillion dollars. A huge part of this was Reagan's defense spending, to fight a cold war against an adversary who could not afford to gas up its tanks. Mr. Mills also said that it was the fault of the Democrats for the majority of spending increases. I ask Mr. Mills to explain why we need cor­ porate welfare, which is costing lhe taxpayers roughly 75 billion dollars annually, over half of the federal deficit. Bill Archer (a Republican, along with several Democrats) med to cut the tax credit given to Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) from 54 cents per gallon to 51 cents a gallon which would have saved the taxpayers. 1.8 billion dollars over seven years, on ethanol production. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (Republican) whose campaign committees. have received more than 5200,000 in con­ tributions from ADM and its chairman's fami­ ly over the yean helped persuade House Speaker Newt Gingrich (Republican) to pressure the tax break. All of this for a For­ tune 500 company with $12.6 billion in revenues. Mr Mills also talks about President Clinton changing his idealogy almost daily. I would like to say that: "A wise man will change his mind. A fool never will.” I find it interesting that the letter mentions President Clinton not keeping the same idealogy. Keeping the same idealogy is awful convenient, because it gives a politician a position on something they don't know anything about. What a wonderful thing. Mr. Mills is right about one thing. The deficit did decrease under President Clinton. Why? President Clinton! So 1 am afraid I will have to nullify Mr. Mills vote, by voting for the Clinton/Gorc ticket, after reviewing the facts. Mr. Mills and I can let others cast the deciding votes. Lance Flicarman Hastings Convicted man didn't get justice Dear editor: In reference to the court news in the Ban­ ner. I am disturbed. One. Steve Clarke is serving a 10- to 25-year sentence on a sexual crime. Let me admit I am one who usually has oo mercy on a sex offender. J guess maybe Judge Jim Fisher doesn't, either. But after reading this story and being in the courtroom as an observer. I have to admit, we must listen to evidence. This man was accused by two teenage girts. His lawyer advised him to plead guilty, even though Mr. Clark didn’t Jail ministry is important To tbe editor: Not too much is written about our Barry County jail ministry, but it is a very important part of our community as it relates to regenerating lives Bill Mendendorf has begun his first year to undertake the responsibility as chaplain, teaching those people with misdirected lives to a path that can bring hope to a new life. On Thursday. Sept. 19, there will be Forgotten Man Ministries' annual Barry County Steward dinner held at the high school cafeteria 6:30 p.m., open to the public. We invite you to attend this informative meeting — a good meal along with fellowship. You will also meet the Rev. John Fehler, director of Forgotten Man Ministries. Call 945-2077 to reserve your place. There is no charge, only a free-will offering. Phyllis Sears one that must be addressed. Since I joined the legislature, I have argued for greater funding equip'. The changes in school funding made possible by Proposal A have closed the fun­ ding gap tremendously, and our local schools are certainly benefiting from this. However, there is still a significant dispari­ ty in the levels of funding throughout the state. It is not said enough, but our public schools are working well under enormous pressure to compete with wealthier schools that possess more resources. Let's not pass that pressure on to our students. Parents have the right to find the educa­ tional institution best suited to their child. Hopefully, the best choice is the local school district. Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, though, another district better serves the needs of the student and the parents. When that safe haven is found, how can we deny students the chance to attend a place where they can reach their full potential? This is not a matter of funding. It is concern for our children's future. State Rep. Terry Geiger R-Lake Odessa 87th District want to. They said it was their word against his. They told him to plead guilty or he'd pro­ bably get life. This way. he'd get 10-25 years. He did this and was sent to prison. After he was sentenced the two girls went to the lawyers and said they lied. They were then put through extensive tests by a reputable therapist. He concluded also that they lied. Clark’s attorney requested a retrial on this new evidence in dr- case. Mr. Clark was brought before the judge, the new evidence presented and then I couldn't believe my ears. The judge said basically that it didn't matter about them recanting their story. He was bas­ ing his ruling on the fact that Mr. Clark took the guilty plea. What would we do if we had a choice of life or 10-25 years? He was falsly accused, but the judge didn't seem to care about that. He sent him back to prison and never gave him a chance for a new trial. How can this be? You mean if I or any other citizen of Barry County is falsely accused before this judge, that’s our tough luck? As, he so calmly gave his ruling, the two accusers had tears running down their faces they couldn't believe it either that this judge wasn't going to let them admit that they lied. Where is the justice in this? I can’t believe it. that a man is going to spend time behind bars for 10-25 years for being falsely accused. How scary! By the way, 1 disagree with the assistant prosecutor's comments. I don't believe that "Mr. Clark is where he should be.” He should be home. Sharon Watson Dowling To the editor: 1 saw Vice President Al Gore speaking to the AFL-CIO behind a banner that read "America Needs a Raise.” By lhe time we pay our federal taxes, state taxes, property taxes, gas taxes, and sales taxes, the government is taking over 40 per­ cent of our paychecks. Look at just your payroll deductions and imagine having that money in your pocket right now. We don't need a raise, we need lower taxes. It's our money. Cathy Cole Hastings ‘Strength Training’ series helpful Healthy boundaries should be maintained There is an old adage. "Good fences make good neighbors." Often, people find themselvs in destructive relationship patterns because they fail to maintain appropriate boundaries, or fences, in their interactions with others. In-laws intrude into their children's mar­ riages. Co-workers make unwanted sexual ad­ vances. Partners take undue responsibility for their alcoholic mates. Neighbors become busybodies intruding into others* lives. Many find it difficult to say, "no," to yet another request for help. A well-intentioned stepparent attempts to exert too much authori­ ty too soon over a stepchild. A teenage girt submits to multiple sexual encounters because she believes that it what is expected of her: Saying no is not even a consideration. In all of these examples (and we could enumerate many more), the people involved have failed to recognize and maintain ap­ propriate boundaries in their relationships. They have failed to keep out of other people's territory. More bluntly, they have failed to mind their own business, or. have allowed others to intrude into theirs. Healthy boundaries are flexible, not rigid (even international borders have entry gates). For example, the phrase "mind your own business," if taken to a rigid extreme, results in a cold and uncaring attitude toward others. In fact, a common complaint in our society to­ day is a lack of sense ot community, a lack of mutual caring and involvement. Maintenance of healthy boundaries includes taking respon­ sibility for one's own actions, and allowing other people to be responsible for theirs. Healthy boundary maintenance also in­ cludes a balance between canng for others and caring for and/or taking care of oneself. Many find this balance difficult to maintain. They experience feelings of guilt if they fail to respond to a loved one's every request. They become overloaded with tasks that they have graciously accepted from others, seemingly lacking the ability to simply, politely, and reasonably, say. "no.” Not surprisingly, such individuals become burned out. and may. ironically, come to re­ sent the very people whom they were once so wil'ing to help. On the flip side of the coin are those who seem to be oblivious to their domineering, demanding behavior toward others. In the former case, there is a failure to defend healthy boundaries; in the latter case, there is utter disregard for them. A prayer popularized by the 12-step move­ ment eloquently states a formula for maintenance of healthy boundaries towards people and situations: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference " The cultivation of that wisdom is essential in growing into healthy relationships. Write us a... LETTER! The Hastings BANNER wekxxiw and encourages letters to the editor aa a means o( expressing an opinion or a point ot view on subjects ot current general interest send busts to. Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastrings, Ml 49058 To the editor: . "Strength Training for the Senior Citizen" was the subject of the first meeting of the Community Education Forum sponsored by Pennock Hospital Thursday night, Aug. 29, in a crowded Conference Center with Dr. James Atkinson presenting the biological/phyiiological aspects of the aging process. We were supplied wfah a generous outline in handouts to sup^onent and clarify the brood subject, so fflportani to our older population, and who ifn’t planning on being there some day? To the 100 or so elderly there, intensely concerned with aging, foe abundance of infor­ mation brought inspiration and new dynamic to the possibility of increasing and maintain­ ing a healthy body. Great challenges opened up in subjects like "biological age," "flexibility and reflex time." "aerobic capacity" and your "VO 2 Max." All terms were explained with details as to procedures and analyses in charts and diagrams. An action-packed video of exer­ cises with application of activity levels on older people further demonstrated the effec­ tiveness of activity programs. To build strength, a muscle must be overloaded which improves both bone and muscle. It was suggested that aging might be a state of mind rather than physical degenera­ tion. Motivation and determination play an in­ itial role in developing strength and agility. The chemistry of our “inner world” or the "champion within" gives the power to in­ crease our strength. Ways and means within safe health boun­ daries were listed and described. We left the meeting encouraged and endowed with the know-how of keeping and improving healthy, active bodies even in the older years. On behalf of all concerned, our sincere ap­ preciation to Dr. Atkinson and staff as we look forward to the rest of the series. Ruth Davis Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District officer HO Michliati Ave., Federat Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49603, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Torrhela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all ot Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Hastings hIstingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtahod by Hastings Banner. Inc. A DMWon d J-M Graphs* inc 1062N Broatkwy Haabngs Ml 400564602 (616) 045-0554 John Jacob* Pr**id*nt Fr*6*rtc Jacob* Vic* Pra*ld*n( Tr*a*ut*f Secretary Public Opinion^ What impact will KCC have? The Kellogg Community College satellite campus is scheduled to open next week in Hastings, with more than 700 students enrolled. What impact do you think the community college site will have on Hastings and Barry County? • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Eddor) Elaine Gfoart (AawBMn* Editor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cindy Smith Kaisaa Habacker James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtaaUWd ads *cc*pt*d Monday through Fnday 8 s_m. io 530 pm . Saturdsy M0 am. - Noon SconOmmen Denise Howel Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscript ion Bates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year to adfomtng counties $29 X per year eteewhere POSTMASTER. Send address changes to: P O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Oass Postage Pato at Hasbngs. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-B30) Ken Kidder. Hastings: Thomas Fletcher, Nashville: "I don't think it's a bad "It will make it so students "It will be nice for the won't have to travel so far and idea... it doesn't bother me. people who want to go to The community will grow." college." it will mean more opportunities for kids to go to college.* Elizabeth Fletcher, Nashville: Ken Kealer, Hastings: "I think it's nice that they I haven't researched it that wanted to put a community much. I just read about it in college here in Hastings for the Reminder. I'm 69 years the people who want to go to old." college " Ethyl Simon, Hastings: It's going to make things boom. The restaurants will have a good time and the town will grow." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5,1996 — Page 5 ------------------ — ■ Pennock volunteer joins MAHA board Pennock Hospital volunteer Phyllis Usbome recently was elected to serve on the board of the Michigan Association of Hospi­ tal Auxiliaries during the annual meeting at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Usbome. a member of the Pennock Auxil­ iary for eight years, will represent the Southwest District for the MAHA. Usbomc also has been president, president­ elect and counselor for the local auxiliary. She has served as a gift shop volunteer, has been a buyer, scheduling chairperson, and a member of the gift shop board. She was a member at large for Pennock Partnership, a fund-raiser, assisted with a legislative break­ fast. trained junior volunteers and worked with the Children s Health Fair. She said what she enjoys most is whatever she is doing at the time. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Letters to the Editor, continued Hypocricy flows from Democrats "Utility poles arc unfortunately seen by campaign workers as ideal sites for their posters, but the poles serve a critical role in delivering electrical service to our cus­ tomers." During a power outage, a line worker may have to climb the pole in order to restore electric service. Nails and other pieces of hard metal interfere with the ability of climbing spikes to grip the poles. If a crew member loses fooling high above the ground, the resulting fall could prove fatal. Hastings Jaycees win more awards The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees was ranked second in the slate in the Parade of Chapters at the Michigan Jaycees Summer Assembly last month at the Marriott Resort in Troy. The local chapter also received awards for achieving: • Membership Development Chapter of lhe Quarter for its population division. • Overall Chapter Single Project Entry in the areas of community fund-raising and membership recruitment. • Single Project Entry by Population Grouping in the areas of leadership develop­ ment. community fund-raising, government involvement and member recruitment. The Jaycees are a leadership training and community service organization for young people ages 21 to 39. There arc more than 5.600 Jaycees in more than 120 chapters throughout Michigan. The current president of the Michigan Jaycees is Adam Pieczynski. Former Hast­ ings Jaycees President Bonnie Ballinger at one time was president of the state organiza­ tion. Medical terminology course to be offered To the editor: Flashback: 1992 Democratic Convention, candidate Bill Clinton tells the crowd he is sick of hearing about family values. They roar in approval. Fast forward: 1996 Decmoratic Conven­ tion. 1 lose count after 100 references to fami­ ly or family values on the first night! How ironic as our illustrious and virtuous leader espoused the mantra of “family** and “commitment** as his closest political advisor was resigning after his S200 an hour "lady friend" was showing videos of the two of them engaged in anything but family values! Flashback: 1992 campaign speech by Al Gore in the tobacco states of the south telling them he is one of them. A tobacco fanner who grew it, cured it. sold it and was proud of it. Where was his concern for his sister then? Fast forward: to 1996 re-election speech by Al Gore who shamelessly uses his sister as a •‘victim” prop to attack the very industry who he and his father worked for and profited from! Once again hypocrisy flows from the people and they hope we won’t remember. Maureen Dudley Dowling Pennock Hospital will offer a basic medi­ cal terminology course beginning Tuesday. Sept. 24. running through Nov. 26. The classes will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. each Tuesday in the Pennock Hospital Con­ ference Center. Sherri Voshell, a registered nurse and an experienced medical terminology instructor, will 'each the course. The course will introduce a system of medical word analysis designed to emphasize the skills required by support personnel who do not require an intricate knowledge of anatomy, but rather a focus of on-the-job application of terminology meaning, pro­ nunciation and spelling. The primary goal is to leach skills allow­ ing interpretation of medical terms through use of prefixes, suffixes and stems/root words used daily at work in a logical man­ ner. The course also is beneficial to non-medical professional specialists who require inter­ action with the medical field, such as a par­ alegals. insurance associates and others. Class size is limited. Pre registration is required by calling Pennock Hospital's Edu­ cation Department at 948-3125. ■ , . Lake Odessa NEWS Keep political posters off of utility poles As the national political conventions con­ clude and local campaigns heat up. Con­ sumers Power has a friendly reminder for the election season. Nailing, stapling, tacking or pinning posters or fliers of any type on utility poles is strictly prohibited without express written permission from the company. "Consumers Power has always encouraged Michigan residents to gel involved in lhe po­ litical process." said Steven L. ray. energy delivery manager for electrical distribution. ■■■' ..... The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7.30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 12. at Lake Manor for the first meeting of the 29th year. Harold Stannard of Woodland will be the speaker, with the pertinent »opic "Presidential Elections of Years Past." some of which had some unusual twists. Member­ ship paid for this new year is already in excess of 80. Most years the membership reaches well over 100. The Order of Eastern Star No. 315 will meet Tuesday. Sept. 10. at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple rooms on Fourth Avenue. Women’s Fellowship of the First Con­ gregational Church will meet Wednesday. Sept. 11, in the dining room with a potluck lunch at noon. During the business meeting there will be installation of officers, including Piesident Doris McCaul. Vice Presidents Helen Haller and Mary Herbert. Secretary Betty Carey and Treasurer Marcia Rattler. The Carson City Gazette carried a feature story on Marty Cusack. 26. a nephew of Lake Odessa's Ernest Cusack. Marty Cusack, a Hubbardston native and son of Quint and Agnes of Bordon Road, was director of opera­ tions and telecommunications for the National Republican convention in San Diego. He had a staff of 17 who were in charge of wiring lhe telephones, computers and Internet services. Not only did they handle the sophisticated communications systems, but also the trailers outside the hall, golf cart transportation, por­ table toilets deliveries and loading dock facilities. They also oversaw printing of tickets and credentials and distribution to more than 325.000 people. His staff also had oversight of building skyboxes, club rooms and hospitality suites besides seeing to the catering for those rooms. There were about 600 volunteers under Cusack’s supervision. Just like anyone getting ready to have guests in the home, the preparation took longer than the event and cleanup. They had more than a month to prepare and 10 days for dismantling everything. Cusack got into lhe political scene in 1990 when he became a staff assistant for Gov. John Engler and director of advance. This meant setting up press conferences and special events. He also had a major role in the Lamar Alexandar campaign. After such a hectic month, be plans to be idle in September for rest and then make a decision about what comes next. He wants to finish his bachelor’s degree in telecommunications and he might move to New York. There is a possibility he may be invited to han­ dle the same rqfc iuu years from now. He arc Tided elementary school m Hubbard­ ston and graduated from Canon City Crystal High School. He then attended LBU. His father reports that life was very hectic for young Marty. He worked for 24 hours straight on lhe first day of the convention, went to his room for a shower and then went back to work another shift. On another Cusack topic. Quint reports that nephew Dan Cusack has a horse making its mark on the race circuit this summer. He has won seven of his last eight races, including Marshall and Holt. Several Lake Odessa residents attended the Saturday evening wedding of Courtney Col­ lison, son of Jerry and Linda, to Lisa Helman at the Maple Rapids Congregational Church. Betty and LaRue McMillen along with daughter Lorraine and her husband Don. hosted a dinner on Sunday afternoon in honor of the birthday of daughter/sister Marian Weinberg of Buchanan and of Don’s mother. Baby Lorraine Kay Osborne received lots of attention. Included were friends Lorraine and Ralph from Mason. There were three Lorraines. Funeral mass was held Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in East Lansing for Myles Boylan, a retired faculty member of MSU in the school of landscape architecture and urban planning. He retired in 1981. He ' ad an impressive list of accomplishments within and outside his profession. One of his survivors is daughter Ann Shook of Tupper Lake Road. He and wife Marguerite had been married 55 years. Ann is one of their five children. A collision of two recreational vehicles bet­ ween Fowler and Westphalia claimed the lives of three young men. One of them, Wayne Wirth, age 20, was a grandson of Leo and Mary Ann Spitzley of Lake Odessa. The parents are Dan and Barbara. Wayne has three surviving sisters. Services will be on Friday at St. Mary's Church in Westphalia. Legal Noi File No. 96-21914-SR Estate of DALE V LAUBAUGH. DECEASED. Social Security No 379 32 4768 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy be barred or af­ fected by his hearing NOTICE: A hearing will be held on September 25. 1996 at 9:30 a.m. in the probate courtroom, rsasrings, nxicnigan owrore Juage rson. Kicnara n. Shaw on the petition of Janet Laubough requesting Janet Laubough be appointed personal represen- deceased who lived at 36 Avery. Rattle Creek, Michigan and who died March 12. 1996 be admit­ ted to probate. Creditors ot the deceased are notified that all claims against tt.s estate will be forever barred ths ot the dote of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed Io entitled persons appearing of record. It is also requested that the heirs at low of said deceos- August 29. 1996 Richard J. Hudson (Fl5220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSAAA 607 North Br ood way Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Ry Richard J. Hudson Address of P.R. •48 East Rond Hastings Ml 49058 WHAT A DEAL FOR YOU! Take out a loan and make no 12 1996. and recorded on April 26. 1996 in Libor MB. on Page 317. Barry County Records Michigan an which mortgage there is doimed to bo due nt «ho date hereof the sum of Ninety Three Thousand Two Hundred and 20/100 Dollars (S93.200.20). In­ cluding Interest ot 7.500% per annum. Under the power of solo contained m said moryp. OTd at the statute in such case made and BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! rate when you sign up for Automatic Payment with a Preference Checking Account. HURRY IN OR CALL TODAY! Southeast 1 /4 of the Northeast 1 /4 of said Section 10. thence East 20 rods. thence South 32. rods, thence West 20 rods, thence North 32 rods, to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sole. Doted: August 22. 1996 SHAPIRO 8 ALT. Attorneys 320 E. Big Reaver Rd.. Suite 190 Troy. Michigan 48083 (D10) 689-3900 File No 960907 OLD KEIMT 1-800-882-1646 Must apply and be approved Applies to all personal loans, installment loans except purchase money mortgages. lines of credit, variable home equity loans or student loans Interest charges wii accrue from the date of the loan Not valid with any otner offer Limited time offer (9/12) MEMBER FDIC ©OLD KENT BANK 1996 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 5. 1996 PARENTS continued from page 3 Kuzava and David Gilbert. Ruth Walsh’s attorney, said they do not understand why the child abuse charges were brought because there was no sign of physical abuse of the child. Both agreed that the only case of phys­ ical harm they could speculate about was malnutrition. "This is definitely an oppressed family." Kuzava said. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Mc­ Neil said the case was brought against lhe Walshes. "because in my opinion lhe ac­ tions. or inactions, of lhe parents '*ent be­ yond simple abuse/negkci proceedings and warranted criminal charges." Kuzava said Richard Walsh worked about four hours per day as a day laborer at a farm near Allegan. He said the family’s income was limited to what Mr. Walsh's payment and $200 per month in food stamps and on occasion plants and processed hamburgers from the farm. He said the family had been evicted from their home and had been living in a tent at lhe campsite for only a couple of weeks when the drowning occurred Gilbert said Ruth Walsh may also have been malnourished at lhe time and it could have affected her thinking and her ability to see clearly. "I'm not using that as an excuse right now." he said, but added that it could possi­ bly be used if the case goes to trial. "She looks and acts a lol different than the last time I saw her in Probate Court," Gilbert added, saying that she seems more alert and healthy than that time. The Walshes have three other children, ranging in ages from 2 to 7. who are cur­ rently in foster care and Kuzava said discus­ sions were being held about possible visita­ tion. McNeil said his office plans to bring other witnesses to the preliminary exam to help support lhe prosecution's burden of proof, "and if we don’t meet it the case will be dis­ missed." ‘loyetAei... at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pauor Su*an Trowbridge (616) 943-9392 Sunday School IC am.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O Boa 63. Hasting*. Ml 49051 HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79. Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count, choir director. Sun­ day morning 9.30 a.m.. Sunday School; 1045 a m Morning wor­ ship; 6:00 p m. Evening Worship; Youth Fellowship wah Bob end Pat Faller from 5:30-7:30 p.m Nursery for all services. Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Sept 1 - tXX) and 10.00 a m. Ho­ ly Communion Thursday. Aug. 29 - 1O0 AA. Fnday. Aug. 30 900 Wedding Smurday. Aug 31 - 8.00 NA. Tuesday. Sept 3 7.00 Shepherd Comm. Wednesday. Sept 4 — 1000 Wordwatcher*. 700 SarrA Code HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer Stale Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School. 10.45 Mom mg Worship; 6 00 p.m. Evening activates. Wednesday — 7 p.m. — shaie groups in vanous homes Contact church office for mfo. on these Prayer and Bible study al the charrh WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sundav. 900 am. Rev Ken Vaught. 11?00 am . Rev Carl Lrtchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per­ sonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calling God * Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs. 4-H. Mondays 6 304 00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p.m a> 154 E. Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5:15 p.m al the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Break fast lhe third Saturday each month 8:00a.m.. freewill offering You arc invited and welcome GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hasting* Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 943-9224 Sunday Services - 9:45 am. Bible Classes fix all ages. 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ bte Study - Sharing your Faith; 5:30 p.m. youth meeting with •‘Youth with a Message" 945-9224; 6:30 p m Bible study far all BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastmg*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vkcs Bibte classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bibte Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Vacation Bi­ bte School Aug. 19-21. 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 4 yrs.-6th grade. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigsn 9444004. Kevin Shortey. Seiuor Pastor. James R. Barrett, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening 'Service. Wadaeaday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7.-00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 700 p.m . Adults Prayer meeting; 1:15 p.m.. Adult Choir HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 944-8890 or 944-2667. Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Amen. Pastor Church office phone 944-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church. Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also Nursery avtilable for all service* Bring the whole family ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m. Holy Communion 1st anc 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nc and 4th S -nday*. 1928 prayer book used at all services For more informatKXi call 948 9327 or Re* Deacon David Hustwick at 944-2101. St Andrew's is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod INDEPENDENT CHURCH CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49051) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Mmmer. Jim Sandusky Phone 944-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m.. Bibte School; 10:30 am.. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, m home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Roae Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF T B"E NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pasior Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. HOOa.m Morning Worship Service; 6.00 p.m. Even^ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pasior Don Roacne. (517) 852 9228 Monung Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page is raid tor by The Hastings Banger, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lsks Odessa WBfN FUMUAL HOMf Hsstings FLCXFAS IHCORPORA’ID of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THf HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan WOODGBOVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4117 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Herna* Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a a>.. Church Service 10:30. Wednesday 6 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High S.S CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 I3lsl Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mite west of Pahenon. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m.; Saturday Ma** during the summer 6:00 p.m.. Communion Services Wednesday, fnday al 9:00 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pasior. Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 11:15 a m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY" OF GOD. 1674 West State Rood. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Paaaor Sunday School 9:30, a.m . classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provafed Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or J.J. Bibte Oiiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bibte Qua (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Taco Bibte Quiz (^es 13-19); Adah Ribte Study - No age lints ' CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar­ Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00a m.; Wor­ ship 11OO a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bibte 700 p m PBACB COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a m and 6 p.m . Wadaeaday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Ccatu. child care. 6 a m. to 6 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gate Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Dehon) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends. Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght: (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a m.; Sundav Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 700 p.m.. Wednesday AWANA 6:30-8 00 p.m. (3 yr. old through 6th grade) HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar her free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM al 10:30 a.m Thursday. Sept. 5 — Com­ munity Prayer Service in sanctuary 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.. with child care provided for children up to age 5 Sunday. Sept 8 - START OF FALL SCHEDULE - Sunday School Rally Day and Breakfast 9: 30 a m Coffee Fellowship 10.30 a m ; Worship 11:00 a m. with child care for infants and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8; Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m Wednesday . Sept 11 — Family Night Light Meal. Bibte Study. Kids Activities starting 6:00 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pa*tor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Dealer. Program/Youth Director Thursday. Sept. 5 — 3.00 p.m Cadette Choir Sunday. Sept 8 - —RALLY SUNDAY............. COMMUNION CELEBRATED AT BOTH SERVICES’” 8:00 a m. Chancel Choir rehearsal. 9:30 Morning Worship. Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM Nursery is provided. 9:50 a.m. Sunday Church School for all age*. 10: 30 am Coffer Hour. 11:50 a.m. Children's Church. 6.00 p.m. Middle School Youth Fellowship; 7:15 p m. Senior High Youth Fellowship Monday. Sept 9 — 9 00 a m Full Staff meets for prayer. 7.30 p.m Session meets. Tuesday. Sept 10 — 10:00 a.m. Presbytery meeting at Porter Hill*. 3 00 pm Handchime*. 7:00 p.m. Circle f9 meets in the Lounge; 7:00 p.m. Deacon* meet in the Dining Room; 7:00 p.m. Girl Scout Ser­ vice Unit meeting in the Hall. Wednesday. Sept. 11 - 7 00 p m Personnel Committee Thursday. Sept 12 - 7 30 p m United Way "Kick OfT Breakfast - Hall. 3 00 p.m. Cadette Choir Diana C. Bra nd11| I LAKE ODESSA - Peggy Joyce (Cook) Lundstrom. age 61. of Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday. September 3. 1996 at lhe Hospice Care Center in Grand Rapids. She was bom September 11. 1934 in Lynch. Kentucky, the daughter of Ralph and Ada (Kirby) Cook. She attended school in Jenkins, Kentucky. She practiced nursing in Jenkins Hospital in Kentucky and also at the Belding and Ionia Hospitals. She was employed at the Gibson Manufacturing Company in Belding for 19 years retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Benton Harbor Eau Caire Church of God. She was preceded in death by her father. Ralph; and brother, Vernon. She is survived by her mother. Ada Cook of Lake Odessa, three sisters. Marge (Jack) Reim­ er of Ionia, Juanita (Lewis) Longanbach of Williamston, Brenda (Larry) Enz of Wood­ land; one brother. Terry (Betty) Cook of Bean Station, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 6, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Pastor Walter S. Bellis III and Pastor Eric Grant officiating. Interment will be at Woodland Memorial Park Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton Harbor - Eau Claire Church of God. Constance Helen Bennett HASTINGS - Constance Helen Bennett, age 83, of Hastings, passed away Monday, Septem­ ber 2, 1996 at her residence. She was born August 19, 1913 in New Port, Rhode Island, lhe daughter of Frank and May Dupee’. She married Wesley E Bennett December 24, 1932 while he was stationed in Newport, Rhode Island, they moved to Michigan in 1939. Mrs. Bennett was employed at Hastings Manufacturing for 33 years, and retired in 1977. Mrs. Bennetts favorite past times were listening to country music and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Wesley E Bennett on May 30. 19^0; four brothers; two sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Bennett of Hastings. Mary Ann Hall of Hast­ ings; beloved grandsons, Joseph P. Hammer m of Caledonia, John Belles of Hastings, and Donnie Hall of Hastings; beloved granddaughtrers. Lori Hammer of Grand Rapids, Jill Hall of Delton, and Amy Hall of Hastings Visitation will be Thursday, September 5, 1996 at 2 p.m. uftfl service time. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 5, 1996 at 4 p.m. at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Father Charles P. McCabe officiating. Burial will be at Warner Cemetery, Stoney Point. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I HASTINGS - Mn. Silome I. CibtMge, 96. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, September 3,1996 at MJ. Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. DELTON - Diana C. Brandli, age 36, of Delton, passed away on Friday, August 30, 1996 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born on November 18,1959 in Bay City, the daughter of Dale C. and Judith (Purnell) Fogle. She graduated in 1978 from Gull Lake High School. She was a secretary for several years in lhe Delton area. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, canning, crocheting, and gardening. She is survived by her mother & stepfather, Judith & Theo “Dutch" Metzger of Richland; father & stepmother. Dale C. & Norma Fogle of Cedarville; sister, Bambi & David Machin of Richland; brother, James & Kristy Fogle of Battle Creek; maternal grandmother, Orisc Johnson of Richland; two nieces, Kacey & Samantha Fogle; and two nephews, Sean Machin & Austin James Fogle; fiance, Scott Smith; several stepbrothers & stepsisters. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, September 3, 1996 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Janes of the Kalama­ zoo Wesleyan Church officiating. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. I BerylN.Coon| LAKE ODESSA - Beryl N. Coon, age 55, of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. He wasborn June 13,1941 in Big Rapids the son of Neil and Bemetta (Ctll) Coon. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1959 and was married to Linda Walker July 1, 1960 in Grand Ledge. He retired from General Motors in Lansing in 1971 and from Earl's Sport Shop in Wood­ bury in 1989. He wu also a Truant officer at Lakewood Public Schools. He was preceded in death by his father Neil; a son, Brent; three grandchildren, Breama, Kinta and Glenn. He is survived by his wife, Linda; three sons, Scott Coon of Sunfield, Gregg Coon of Grand Rapids, Tyler Coon of Lake Odessa; two daughters, Arlene Spitzley of Vermontville, Melissa (Chris) Dockstader of Sunfield; his mother, Berneoa Coon of Lake Odessa; eight grandchildren; one brother, Duane Coon of Potterville; ex son-in-law, Bryan Spitzley of Sunfield; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Saturday, August 31,1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel with Reverend George Speas officiating. Interment wu in Letts Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. I AnnahLTAo| LEESBURG, FLORIDA - Anna M. Tebo, age 62, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on Friday, August 30, 1996. She wu born in Hastings. She moved to Florida in 1970 from Hastings. She wu a Technician for Advanced Tel Company in Leesburg. Florida for 15 years. She owned the Topper Motel in Leesburg from 1970-1976. She wu ProtestanL She is a life-member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 14705; a member of A.A.R.P.; and a member of the Mobile Home Owners of Florida, Inc.. She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Tebo of Leesburg, Florida; one daughter, Alli­ son Kontomichalof of Leesburg. Florida; four sons, Lewis Sherman of Clearwater, Florida, Robert Tebo of Nashville, Tennessee, Michael Neff of Miami, Florida; Gary McDonald of Leesburg, Florida; two sisters, Bea Campbell of Hastings; Genevieve Thompson of Texu; ten grandchildren. Write Us A Letter: For years of easy rockin’, make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. U.S Savings Bonds are sate — they're backed by the full faith and credit of the United States They're also guaranteed to eam interest. And they’re both easy to buy — get them where you work or bank — and easy to afford You can buy them for as little as S25. Ask your banker or your employer about including U S Savings Bonds in your retirement savings program For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-800-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 A pubiK o( Ihi* txwxpjper The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The nquiraments are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names wi'l be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All litters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one latter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibiy or typed, double-spaced. |Hrlrn C. ftiawisy | HASTINGS - Helen C. Pomeroy, ege M, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, September 2, 1996 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was born on April 17, 191! in Homer, the daughter of the late Sherman D and Evi (Whaley) Cue. Mrs Pomeroy lived for several yean in Coldwater and dunng World War I moved to Battle Creek and to the Hastings ires in 1955. She was employed for thirty-three and a half yean at Kellogg's and retired in 1959. She wu a member of Kellogg 25 year club; enjoyed upholstering furniture; playing bingo; needle crafl work; fishing; cooking; golfing and dancing. She was married to John S. Pomeroy on January 31, 1953 in Battle Creek. She wu preceded in death by her husband, John, on July 8.1996; two brothers, Glen and William Cue; three listen, Lena BignaL Dorothy Smith and Beatrice Case. She is survived by one son. Larry L. Pomer­ oy of Buchanan; two gnndchtidren; five greagnndchildren; three sisters, Lillian Kenyon of Tekonsha, Myrtle Beck of Lansing and Mildred Rosenhauer of Battle Creek; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law who helped care for Helen: Clarence and Nancy Pomeroy of Hastings. Funersl services will be held oo Thursday,. September 5.1996 al 1:30 p.m. at the Richard A. Henry funeral Home in Battle Creek with lhe Reverend David L. Morton officiating. Burial will lake place in the Hastings Town­ ship Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Manor Activity Fund. Doria M. Norris J’ BLOOMINGDALE - Doria M. Norcia. age 82, of Bloomingdale, formerly of Creney, passed away on Thursday, August 29.1996 al her residence. She wasbornoo January 31,1914inLindea. the daughter of Lovineaa and Beasie (Cox) Campbell. She graduated from Hastinga High School and waa a homemaker and wu a member of Pinedale Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, fishing, reading, and card playing. She lived thirty yean in the Cressey area and the past twenty-one years in Bloomindale. She married Lyle Norria on October 9,1934. She wu preceded in death by ha parents; one brother, Palma Kimble; and one brothain-law, John LaPine. .’ She is survived by ha husband, Lyle; one • daughter, Mrs. Wexmoah Stout of Blooming­ dale; one son, Chalmer James Norria of Bloom­ ingdale; one sista, Autumn LaPine of St. Petersburg. Florida; one brother and wife, Merwin and Pauline Campbell of DeUoo. seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place at ha request ■ Friends may meet the family from. 1(HX>-11:00 sjtc, Tuesday, Septemba 3,1996. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton where a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Delmer Austin officiating. • private Interment. « Memorial contributions may be made to] American Diabetes Association. HelenButolph Hfenur a g GRAND RAPIDS - Helen Buto’ph WernaJ age 83. of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hast-| ings, passed away Tuesday, August 27,1996 aS Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. fl She wu born August 27.1913 in Hutingafl the daughter of Fred and Edith Butolph. 3 She wis ■ Kbool teacher u HendentxX area Fisher Sc;«*jl in Barty County. She wu preceded in death by her husband,? Edward In 1968. • She ia survived by her chiIdren, Kay and Dave Bowman of Grand Rapids, Barbara and. Thomu McBeath of Grand Rapid!, JohnJ Werner of Newaygo; aix grandchildren; her? sister, Mary Erway of Kalamazoo; and two! "'rtere wu a Memorial Funeral Liturgy held on Friday, August 29, 1996 at Bleaaed Sacra­ ment Catholic Church with Reverend Roben A. Hart officiating u celebrant Interment was at Fuller Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be made to lhe American Heart Association. '. Edward Sarloiris LAKE ODESSA - Edward Sarlouis, age 94. of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, Auguat 26.1996 at the Thomapple Manor in Hutinga. He was born April 15,1902 the ton of Joee^b and Minnie (Schnabel) Sariouis. J He attended Coon School in Ionia and wu married to Louise Slowinski April 29,1941 i$ Ionia, she preceded him in death July 26,1991; He lived and farmed in the Ionia area until 1956 when be purchased and uperued the Citco Petroleum distributership from whidi bp retired in 1967. After his retirement he worked part time at the Citco Service Station in Lake Odessa. He wu a member ot the St Edwards Cuhd* ic Church of Lake Odessa. He wu a member <4 lhe Midway Fox Club of the Ionia area. ; He wu preceded in death by his wife; Louise; grest grandson, Jared Sikkema; three brothers; and one sister. Surviving are three daughters, Janef (Robert) Buflham of Grand Rapids, Darleap (Hsrtey) Marek of Souis Falls. South Dakota Linda (Dan) Sayers of Sunfield; seven grand: children; five great grandchildren; twe brothers. Edgar Sariouis of Lansing, Barney Sariouis of Ionia; one sister. Josephine Hester of Joliet, Illinois. Funeral Mau wu celebrated Saturday, August 31. 1996 at the Si Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa with Father Thomu Boufford officiating. Interment wu in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koopa Funera)’ Chapel. Lake Odessa. '■ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Social News by Catherine Lucas Summer has officially ended in Woodland for another year. The big Labor Day weekend has come and gone. Friday night's ice cream social at the Woodland United Methodist Church was a little bigger than previously. They made more ice cream and more sloppy joes, and more people came. Everything was delicious and if there was anyone you wanted to see in Woodland, you could just wait a while and they would probably turn up. My son. John Lucas, got here early Satur­ day morning and at 9 o’clock, he set up his tent canopy in the park in front of the park pavilion for the library book and chicken dinner sale. After a few years of almost no interest and small participation in the craft show, this year there were 26 crafters with booths and a huge variety of crafts again. The bake sales, both by the Lakewood Community Ambulance and the Woodland Food Co-op, were both well supplied with home baked goodies that sold well. The food concession stands had lines of people waiting for food most of the weekend as the softball games continued on and on. There were 19 men's teams and eight co-ed teams. Doug and Stephanie Curtis brought 1year-old Nicholas from Jacksort ’nd spent the weekend with his parents, Glendon and Betty Curtis. Doug umpired softball games all Anderses to observe golden anniversary Wiesenhofer 50th wedding anniversary Elmer and Ruth Anders of Hastings will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, with an open house from I to 6 p.m.. Satur­ day, Sept. 14, 1996. at the Hope Township Hall, at 5463 Wall Lake Rd . Hastings. Mich. The event will be hosted by their son; nieces and nephews. The couple has requested no gifts. Cards are welcomed. Elmer Anders married Ruth Harn. Sept. 14, 1946. at the Banfield United Methodist Church, at Banficld. Mich, with Gerald and Lots Gibson, of Delton, accompanying them for the occasion. The couple had lived in the same vicinity since their grade school days. Elmer retired from the E.W. Bliss Co.. Hastings in 1981. having worked there for 35 yean, also engaging in farming during the same years. Ruth graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. Worked in the office for Lawyer Guy Bauer, for one year, then worked in the office at the E.W. Bliss Co.. Hastings for 10 years. They have one son. William, of Hastings. They attend the Inter Lakes Baptist Church Delton Maunce and Gladys IMahnal Wiesenhofer were mamcd al Kluc Chapel at Grand Rapids. Mich, in Sept. 7. 1946 Their 30 years of marriage have been filled with happy memories shared by their familiy. relatives and friends, including a 23th anniversary party. Their 30th will be celebrated with their children Jan and Bob Price and Lorie and Tom Nicholson and grandchildren Kerry and Katey Price and Chad Nicholson. THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Eric L. Reyff and Michelle M. Reyff, husband and wife to SOURCE ONE AAORTG aGE SERVICES CORPORA­ TION, a Delaware corporation. Mortgagee, dated Thousand Three Hundred Seventy and 70/100 dollars S36.370.70). including interest ot 9.000% Sold prwnim or* .lluatod in Village of Mid- North 1/2 of Lot 14. d«»cnb*d a» beginning at th. Northwest comer of the South 1 /2 of Lot 14, thence South 2 rodi. thonco Ea»i of Mid- Bradley-Graham to be wed oct. 12 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bradley of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Cheryl Bradley, to Andrew Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Graham of Stevensville. Both Cheryl and Andrew are graduates of Western Michigan University. She is teaching in the Cassopolis School System, and he is employed by DeLisle Associates. LTD., an environmental consulting firm in Kalamazoo. I Chene and Andy arc planning an Oct. 12. 1996 wedding in Kalamazoo, where thev will ICMde the dote of tuch sole, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 194SCL 600.3241a. In which SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642 4202 SERVICES Attorneys for SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORATION 301 SO Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File *96084259 (»/36) four days. The last two games came down to Hast­ ings Chrysler and the Woodland Townehouse teams for the championship. The Hastings Chrysler team came from the losers bracket to overtake the earlier winner and take home the first prize. The third place team was sponsored by Art Meade and the Simmertal Corral. The Most Valuable Player awarded by Amies Textiles was won by Bill Pickard. A home run derby was won by Tom Ed­ wards of Lansing, who was awarded a wind breaker and $23. The parade started at Woodland School Saturday afternoon and ended in the park. There were fire engines, ambulances, the township police car, flag twirlers, trom­ bones. trumpets, drummers, and many other musicians in the parade. There were floats, pets, costumes, bicycles and classic cars. The prize for best church float went to Woodland United Methodist Church and the independent float prizes went to Brodbeck Farms for first. Potter family for second. Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star for third, Blocher Farms for fourth, and the fifth prize was awarded to Woodland PI O. The business float category first prize went to the Woodland Townehouse and sec­ ond to Woodland Auto Body Shop. Prizes for pets and costumes went to Keaton McLaughlin who was Noah for first place, the Makley Dental Clinic won second, Katie Cusak representing Shirts by Sherry won third, and On anna Rames won fourth. Decorated bike first prize was awarded to Kyle Rowland, second to Jeremy Fles»r.cr and third to Casey Flessner. After the parade ended the Lakewood h’gh School band played several rousing pieces of music while the flag twirlers twirled. The park was nearly full of performers. Zion Lutheran Church was host for the grand marshal reception for Eugene Reuther. Saturday evening the Woodland Lions Club served around 1.080 chicken dinners. Sunday morning the church service in the park was conducted and the songs were led by the Rev. Carl Litchfield and the message was by the Rev. Ben Herring of the Wood­ grove Christian/Brethren Parish in Coats Grove. Sunday evening's annual gospel concert was lively and inspiring, with the Woodland Gospel Quartet and their guests from Vassar, a small town in the thumb area, were the Grimshaws. This group consisted of two brothers and two of their sisters.They said they came from a family of 15 and that their father had been pastor in a church for 40 years. Now one of their sisters was doing the pastoring and the father came with them on the bus to hear the concert. Last week Lakewood School Superinten­ dent Steve Secor spoke to the Woodland Li­ ons Club about the upcoming school bond election. He said that the main thing he wanted everyone to know was that the issue was “about kids — not money." I dropped over to the Meade farm one af­ ternoon last week and visited with Art. Della, their granddaughter. China, and the three llamas. The mother llama is named Mark Ericksen and Steve Leipprandt stand by com rows showing the superiority of Bt com to older varieties. 1 “Elly Mae." the year-old llama is named "China** after their granddaughter, and lhe brand new. cute little white critter romping around the pen is named “Alisha" after their second granddaughter. They arc sweet, gentle creatures who seem to enjoy being spoiled as pets at the Meade farm. Thursday around noon Marge Erickson called me and invited me over to see the Northrup King showcase and have a pig roast lunch with around 150 guests from all over Michigan. The event was to show the new technological products just developed by Northrup King Seed Company, show grow­ ing plots of a new Bt type of com growing at Randy Wolverton's farm and a new Roundup ready soybean. The com has been treated with a gene to make it resistant to European com borer. Eldon and Doris Flessner took her sister, Janice Flanigan, and Roger Flanigan to Good Time Pizza in Nashville to celebrate Janice's birthday and recent retirement. Caroline Brecheisen of Coldwater spent the weekend with her sister and brother-’nlaw, Eugene and Frances Reuther and en­ joyed the many Labor Day weekend events in Woodland Catherine Arnott Smith and her son. Si­ mon. came from Fort Wayne and spent the weekend in the area. She was at the Wood­ land Park part of Saturday afternoon and on Monday, she and Simon had lunch at the Townehouse with Edna Wise and myself. Cathy Arnott compiled the Woodland Township 150-year history book 10 years ago while she was working on a master's degree at University of Michigan in Ann Ar­ bor. She spent many of her early summers at a cottage near Jordan Lake with her parents, brother and sister, and became interested in for your insurance <all Farmers Insurance Group Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50+ drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts tor non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent 6ARV BEGG AGENCY Auto, Hom, Ute Commercial S MIcNgan, Hailing. Ml 190M Fas: 945-9914 nWBz LOANS BY PHONE If you or your company has not yet pledged to the United Way Campaign, YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING Tmaday, Saptamber 12, IBM - 7:00 p-m. HOK TOWMSW HAU. ON N43 KM SHULTZ MAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to bold a Hearing for a Site Plan Review for a proposed 48 x56' enlargement of a commercial building located on the northeast comer of the intersection of Dowling and Cedar Creek Roads on property owned by Eugene L Norris. The applications, legal descriptions and maps may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednes­ days 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43 Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being consld* ered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately following the hearings to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings. Ml 49058 948-2464 CHILD CARE GIVERS (1) Part-da* Monday thru Friday Afternoons (1) On-Call HOMEOWNERS! Q] living from pjyctxck to paychedcl local families and history duringahosc years. She is well known in the Woodland area and said she has missed spending some time here each year since she married and especially since her son was bom, but she said that she now knows she can drive and bring Simon and get here by herself and she will not stay away so long this time. Arnott Smith recently donated all her re­ search through historic newspapers of the area to the Woodland Township Library and supplied an index to the material. She did not use her own material in the sesquicentennial history, but used material supplied by the sesquicentennial committee; so most of the material in her files has not been pub­ lished since it was first printed many decades ago. The Kilpatrick United Brethren Missionary Society will hold the September missionary dinner in Lhe church basement at noon next Wednesday. Sept. 11. These meals are al­ ways a treat and arc served to the public for a free-will offering. Also on Sunday. Sept. 8, the fall, winter and spring series of monthly dinners prepared and served by the Lakewood Community Ambulance group will begin for this year at Cunninghams' Acre at M-50 and Bliss Road west of Lake Odessa. The September menu will be all you can eat. roast beef and ham with all the extras, including veggies, salads, relishes, drinks and desserts, all served buffet style from noon to 3 p.m. The price is $6 for adults, $3 for children from 5 to 12, and anyone under 5 or over 100 eats free. Come on out and celebrate Grandparents' Day with the whole family. PENNOCK HOSPITAL has a part-time and an On IT S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET IN SHAPE Cal! opening for child care givers at the Learn 'n Play Child Care Center in Hastings, Michigan The successful candidates must be dependable and AAA MO.T6aC( possess strong interpersonal skills for working with the children, parents, and staff. A High School t TAILGATE f PARTY! ' Friday, September 6th Lakewood VS Hostings Game At Lakewood Unity Field Hazel Monica to observe 90th Hazel Monica will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Sunday. Sept 8. 1996. She will appreciate receiving cards and let­ ters at her home. 812 N Church St.. Hastings. Mich 49058 |J t W IlfI ^^***^0^ Diploma, 12 credit hours in Child Development or a ► Burry County » longest running exercise program you to gft fit! Since 1984 our Strelchercise program has safely been ^taught by qualified, certified instructors. All classes include cardiovascular fitness • muscle toning • stretching for flexibility FALL CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY, SEPT. 3,1996 HASTINGS AREA - Roll-A-Rama REPRESENTATIVE TERRY CEICER Your Voice In Lansing Po»d for by Geiger for Stole Represen’olive. P O Box 80. Woodland. Ml 488970088 MORNING CLASSES: Mon & Wed 8:30 - 9:00 EVENING CLASSES: Tues. & Thurs. 5:45 - 6:45 High/Low • Aerobic Interval • Power Walking Muscle Toning • Floor Work Lee Merriman — 945-5586_______ Child Development Associate (C.D.A.) or a combi­ nation of education and experience is required. References are required. Responsibilities include assisting in the daily supervi­ sion and curriculum of preschool children, assisting with snack/ lunch preparations, serving, and clean­ up, and managing the classroom when the primary teacher is absent from room. Please submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street !■ wM J I Hastings. Ml 49058 WlF/ E.O.E. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 5. 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: Avoid dead end NOTICE OF MONTOAfiK FOMCLOSUM SALE MONTOAGE FONECLOSUM NOTICE Default having been mode in the condition* of a certain mortgage, mode the 29th day of December. 1994. executed by EVERELl K. BROWN and VALERIE I BROWN, hutbond and wife, of 11048 W.ldwood Rood Shelbyville Michigan 49344 9673 a* Mortgagor Io MAINSTREET SAV­ INGS BANK (formerly Hosting* Saving* and Loan) of 201 E State Street. Hostmgs. Ml 49058. a* Mor tgogee. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, on December 30, 1994 in Liber 622 of mortgages, on Page 222. which mortgage there is claimed at the date of this notice One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Fhr* and 22/100 (Si25.385 22) Dollars for principal and interest, and per diem in­ terest from the date of August 13. 1996. o! the rote of 10.00% percent, no suit or proceeding ot low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any port of the debt, secured by said mor­ tgage and the power of sole in said mortgage con tamed having become operative by reason of default Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. September 19. 1996. at 1:00 p.m. at the East front door of the Courthouse of the City of Hostings Michigan, that being the ploce for holding the foreclosure sale* for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bid­ der. at public auction of venue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage. together with interest thereon at (10.00%) percent per annum, and a* otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges for sale, including the attorney foe* a* provided by law in said mortgage, the lands and promise* in said mortgage mentioned and described a* follows, to-wit: Lot 25 and the vacated alley adjacent to the East side thereof, also the Westerly 5 feet of Lot 24. The Elms. Section 8. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. Together with on easemerit access to Gun Lake described a* commencing ot the Southwesterly comer of said Lot 16; thence Northerly along the West line of said Lot 16 to the waterline of Gun Lake, thence 8 feet Easterly along the North line of Lot 16. thence Southerly to a point on the South line of said Lot 16 located 10 feet Easterly ol the ploce of beginning; thence Westerly along the South line of Lot 16 to the ploce of beginning. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 77A3240 M.C.L Section 600.3240 (1948) is six (6) months. Dated: August 13. 1996 SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA By: Robert J Longstreet (53546) 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (9/12) Default having been mode in the te»m* and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage mode by Charles and Juella Lindsey, husband and wife, of Freeport, Michigan (Mortgagor) to Household Realty Cor­ poration, (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation doted January 26. 1989 ond recorded in th* office of th* Register of Deeds for rhe County of Barry. Stat* of Michigan on March 3 1989 In Liber 479 on pog* 257. Barry County Record* on which mor­ tgage there i* claimed to bo du* at th* dot* of this notice th* sum of $81,921.77 including Interest at the rate of 12.250% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may bo paid by th* undersigned a* provided for in said mortgage, ond no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtu* of th* power of sol* contained In said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan In such cose mod* ond provided, notice is hereby given that on th* 4th day of Oc­ tober. 1996 at 10:00 o'clock AM th* undersigned will: at the east door entronc* to rhe courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling ot public auction to th* highest bidder. th* premise described in sold mortgage. or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amounts du* on said mortgage. and all legal costs, charges and expenses, Including the attorneys fees allow­ ed by low. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the promises. Which said premises or* described os follows: Th* land referred to Is situated in the County of Barry, Township of Irving, State of Michigan, is described a* follows: That part of the Northwest I /4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Rango 9 West. Irv­ ing Township. Barry County. Michigan. Described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 at a point North 90 degrees East 1318.58 foot from the North 1/4 comer of said section, thence South 0 degrees 19 minutes 21 seconds West 346 feet along the East lino of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4. thence South 90 degrees West 469 feet to a point 850 feet East of the West lino of sold Northeast 1/4. thence North 0 dogroes 23 minutes X seconds East 346 feet parallel with said West line Northeast 1/4, thence North 90 degrees East 468-58 feet to the ploce ol beginn’-.j, subject to a right of way for highway pursue** over the North 33 feet thereof. TAX ID *08-008-015-004-X Commonly known a* 3255 Sisson Rood. Th* redamption period shall be six month* from the date of such sole unless the property Is deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which cos* the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 12. 1996 Mortgagee Household Finance Corporation III Richard I McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway. Suite 100 Bioomfield Hill*. Michigan 48304 2945 (810)645-6415 (9/19) BKHTTOAGE SJUE Robert A. Tremain and Associates, P.C. is at­ tempting to collect a debt and any information ob­ tained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode in •he condition* of o mortgage mode by LOUIS F. WISNIEWSKI and PAMELA J WISNIEWSKI. HUS BAND AND WVE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mor­ tgagee. dated July 19. 1989. and recorded on July 28. 1989. in Libor 485. on page 670. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mor­ tgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF IA. AN IOWA CORPORATION now known a* GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF PA by an assrjnmont dated August 3. 1989. and recorded on August 14. 1989, in Liber 486. on pogo 799. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of forty-six thousand seven hundred fifty four and 75/100 Dollar* ($46 7M 75) including interest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 11 00 a m on October 17. 1996. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF MV84G. BARRY COUNTY. Mkhtgon and are described LAND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS PART Of THE SOUTHEAST I 4 OF THE NORTHWE5T 1 /4. SECTION 15. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHSAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 396 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 297 FEET THENCE EAST 396 FEET THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall bo 6 months from •he dole nf such so'e, unless determined abandon ed In occo. tone* with I94BCL 600.3241(a) In wh.ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted: September 5. 1996 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF PA Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 (10/3) State of BBcMbm OraMCeart Casasty of Basry <MDOt OF PUBLICATION ciir*o. — 4<4 ru r lie Hon. James H. Fisher RICHARD W. HAMILTON and JONATHAN E. BRYANT. PEARL YOUNG KEYSOI. and/or her heirs and/or assigns, Defendants David A. Dimmers (P12793) Attorney for Plaintiff* DIMMERS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 At a session of sold Court held In the City of Hastings. Stat* of Michigan, on th* 7th day of August. 1996. PRESENT: Honorable James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge. On th* 20th day of Jun*. 1996. an action was fil­ ed by Richard W. Hamilton and Jonathan E. Bryant. Plaintiffs, against Pearl Young Kayser and/or her heirs and/or her assign*. Defendant*, in this Court to obtain a Judgment. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that th* Defendants. Pearl Young Keyser and/or her heirs and/or assigns, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 14th day of October. 1996. Failure to comply with this order will result In a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the com­ plaint filed In this Court. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) Attorney for Plaintiff* DIMMERS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (9/12) ATTEND OUR 10th Edward Jones Seminar This Month’s Featured Program: PUTNAM MUTUAL FUNDS - Mr. John P. Nickodemus SEMINAR TOPICS: INVESTING FOR GROWTH i INCOME AND HOW TO PLAN FOR GROWTH NOW - FOR MORE INCOME LATER! Tuesday, September 10. 1996 • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Desserts and Refreshments Middle Villa Inn, 4611 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville Please, Call For Reservations Now! Call (616) 945-3246 (24 Hour Reservation Line) Due to the overwhelming popularity of this seminar. SEATING IS LIMITED RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - Call (616) 945-3246 • Feel Free to Bring an Interested Friend • Thr» n neither an otter to tell nor a Mi<K>tatK>n ot an otter to buy any wcuntte* Such offenn* » made only by protpectut which will be made available at the seminar Ann Landers J____________________________ Do not open Dear Ann Landers: My husband has developed the habit of opening all our mail, even when it is addressed only to me. I was taught when growing up that one never opens another person's mail unless specifically re­ quested to do so. I do not open mail addressed to my husband. We are both retired, professional people, and frankly, opening my mail is one of the few pleasures I enjoy these days. 1 have told my husband that 1 prefer to open the mail ad­ dressed to me. but if 1 am not at home when the postman comes, he proceeds to open all the mail regardless. I share all my mail with him after reading it. so 1 am not trying to hide anything. Please ad­ dress this in your column. It is becoming a real irritant, and 1 need to know if 1 am over­ reacting, as my husband says. — E.M. in Denver. Dear Denver: Overreacting, my foot. Your husband has no business opening your mail, especially since you have specifically asked him not to. It’s also agairu the law. I’m printing your letter because it is ap­ parent that you need help with that guy. I hope this does it. Aging services Dear Ann Landers: You have recently printed letters from family members who need assistance with aging seniors — either parents Com No. 96-27 To: LEROY SMITH M THE MATTER OF. LINDA LOUISE SWEGLES: JACQUELYN NICHOLA SMITH; AMANDA KAY SWEGLES A petition ho* been filed in th* obov* manor. A bench triol on th* petition will be conducted by th* court on Friday. October 11. 1996 at 9:00 a.m. In th* Probate Court. Courthouse. C*ntr*vill*. Ml. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Leroy Smith personal ly appear before th* court at th* tlm* and plac* stated abov*. This hearing may result in a temporary or per­ manent lot* ol your right* to »o»d children. August 28. 1996 Thoma* E. Shumaker Judge ol Probate (9/5) Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 Mark D. Christensen Investment Representative or spouses. Please let your readers know there are all types of services available to help the.** families and they can be found by checking your slate Association of Adult Day Service.. stale Department on Aging, local social ser­ vices agencies, local home health agencies and local Retired Senior Volunteer Programs. Often, the public thinks these services are for the poor or those who can't manage anymore. Ann. these resources provide ser­ vice and information to everyone. Adult day service programs, like the one I work for, are here to help. We provide infor­ mation and referrals to families and caregivers as well as provide a safe, friendly environment for the individual. We are ex­ perienced professionals who deal with all sorts of limitations due to aging. When the senior is brought to us. the caregiver gets a day off to tend to his or her well-being, and the senior has a place to nuke new friends, talk of old limes and try new things. Our service is here to meet the needs of the individual and the family. The best time to look for help is before a crisis. Please tell your readers about us. — Lida Rolloff, Adult Day Services director. New Ulm, Minn. Dear Lida Rolloff: You told them, and I thank you. Little danger Dear Ann Landers: I have a tiny, fluffy, 4-pound poodle that looks like a stuffed toy. I am appalled at the monsters who give no thought to the po«sible dangers from a little dog The dog is terrified of little kids who try to pick her up by an ear or tail, but nothing deters these mommies. ’May we pct your dog?" "No. She's afraid of children." "Oh, Jeffrey wouldn’t hurt her. You aren’t afraid of the puppy dog. are you, Jeffrey?" The poodle barks, snarls and charges at the frightened kid, and you can guess the rest. Ann, please tell your readers not to assume that small dogs are harmless. — Coronado, Calif. Dear Coronado: Your letter is more convin­ cing than anything I might say. Any animal with teeth or claws can be dangerous when angered — even the cute little fluffy ones. Suicide letter Dear Ann Landers: I am a teacher at a junior high school. When I read a 1989 Ann Landers column about suicide to my class, it had a tremendous effect on them. The column had a letter from a teenager who decided not to commit suicide after he read an essay you had primed. I am hoping you will print both the letter and essay soon, for reasons I don’t want to go into. Thank you. — Woodland Hills, Calif Dear Woodland: The reasons are not im­ portant. What matters is that you believe it might help someone. Here it is: NOTICE TO THE BWKWNTI OF BABBY COUNTY: Notic* I* hereby giv*n that th* Barry County Zoning Board of App*al« will conduct a public hearing for th* following: CASE NO. V-26-96 — Richard L. Gr*gg. (applicant). LOCATION At 1701 Brirton Rd., on th* North b*tw**n M-37 ond Hutchin»on Rd. in S*c. 9. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: R*qu*sting a variant* to cr*at* two port*!* with lost than th* r*quir*d road frontog* ond lot ar*a. CASE NO. V-27-96 — David 8 Sandra Jon**. (Applicant*). LOCATION: At 11133 East Shor* Dr., on th* W*st »id* off Sprogv* Rd in S*< 7. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: R*qu**ting a variant* to *r*ct a d*toch*d oct***ory building lorg*r than 1024 squar* f**t. CASE NO. V-28-96 — Duan* P. Ki*sing*r, (applicant). LOCATION: At 4999 Mud Lak* Rd., on th* North »»d* b*tw**l Gaodr-ch Rd and North Av*nu* In S*c. 24. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: R*qu*«ting a variant* to *r*ct an attoch*d gorog* clo**r to th* rood than allowed. You Are Invited! Don’t Miss Out! Dear Ann Landers: 1 am a teenager who has been reading your column for as long a*( can remember It ’s the part of the paper 1 grab first. There are times when I think youm square or just plain goofy, but deep dov®, | know you make a lot of sense and 1 resect CASE NO. V-29-96 — Jason Hobbs, (opplkoni) LOCATION: At 14348 S. K*llogg School Rd., on W**t Sid* b*tw**n Gilk*y Lak* and Hickory in S*c. 2B. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: R*qu**ting a variant* to expand a nonconforming uw by *r*cting on addition to hous* In a C-2 zoning district. considering ending his or her life. You haven’t seen much of the world that ex­ ists outside your family. Soon, you will be Ba your own, and then, you will understand wl ■ is important and what is not. What you don’t know is that IS minu s after you decided to kill yourself, you mi{ t have felt better. Or two hours later, or r > days. What you don’t know is that you i stronger than you think. You can find anoth girifrield (or boyfriend), you can stand bei embarrassed or shamed more than y< i realize. Failing in school or getting into tro bte with the law may be painful, but you c i get over it. You can fix it. Don’t be killir yourself over events that you may bare remember 10 years from now. What yc i don’t know is that there is nothing romantic dr cool about killing yourself. It is a god-awfd mess for your family that you can nev$ understand until you have kids of your own, What you don't know is that suicide a sneaky and spiteful and filled with anger. V you are thinking about suicide, you are furious with somebody. You can be furious without killing yourself or thinking you need the punishment of death What you also don’t realize is that suicide is forever, and nobody, not your parents or your doctor, can fix it. You won’t be around for the funeral. And you won’t be coming back. So get smart. Join the Marines. Go to California. Find a therapist. Lapse into sickness. Become mad as the dickens. Do your time in jail. But get off the suicide kick. It’s a dead end. — Tom Heister, Wynne, Ark. Dear Tom Heister: That was a sensible piece you wrote — and in language kids can relate to. 1 hope somebody listens. Nothing in this world causes more grief and suffering than the suicide of a child. Suicide is an irrational act, an immature response to disappointment, fear and anxiety. It also can be punitive. If these kids would just cool it and look ahead a week or a month, they might live to see the best days of their lives. "A Collection of My Favorite Gems of the Dey" is the perfect little gift for that special someone who is impossible to buy for. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Collection. do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, Bl. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). Copyright 19M Creston SyndicMe, Ise. BOY, Jay Alien Motette born on Aug. 24, 1996 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids at 3:52 a.m. to David Allen and Tam­ my Ann Motette. Brothen* and sisters are David and Patti Motette and Ben and James Curtis. Grandparents are Ray and Joyce Hause, WiUiam Hill and Nancy Motette. GIRL, Molly Ann O’Brien, born July 16, 1996, to Jay P. and Cheryl A. (Potocki) O'Brien, at Sparrow Hospital. Lansing, Mi., weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. Molly joins her brother Joshua at their home in Haslett, Ml. Molly's grandparents are Pat and Kay O’Brien of Vermontville, MI. and Richard Potocki of Warren, MI and the late Alice Andersen. Molly is the 120 great grandchild of Minnie O'Brien of Mt. Pleasant. MI. GIRL, Brittany Lynn born on Aug. 24 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 12:15 a.m. to Scott Snow and Faith Davis of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 CASE NO. V-30-96 — Borboro Eorl. (opplkoni). LOCATION: At 2901 W*st Shor* on th* Eost *id* btewow LMnoor and Hickory Rd*, in S*c. X. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: R*qv**ting a vorianc* to *r*ct a d*toch*d acc***ory building lorg*r than 1024 squar* f**t. MEETING DATE: 17. 1996 TIME: 7:X p.m. PLACE: Community Room in th* Court* ond Low Building at 220 W**t Court Str**t. Hosting*. Michigan. Interasted parsons dosiring to pr***nt th*ir vtewt upon an opp*ol *lth*r vorbally or in writing will b* given th* opportunity to b* h*ard at th* abov* m*ntion*d tim* and plac*. Sit* inspection ol th* abov* de*crib*d prop*rtte* will b* competed by th* Zoning Board of Ap­ peal* m*mb*rs th* day of th* hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying th* group should contact th* Planning Offk*. Th* variance aoplication* or* available for public inspection at th* Barry County Planning Of­ fk*. 220 W. Stat* St.. Hosting*. Michigan during th* hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Offk* ot 948-4830 for further information. Th* County of Barry will provid* n*c*»»ory ouxi I lory aid* ond s*rvk*s, such at signor* for th* hearing impaired and audio tape* of printed material* being considered ot the meeting, to in­ dividual* with disabilities at the meeting' hearing upon ten (10) day* notk* to th* County of Barry. Individual* with disabiliti** requiring auxiliary aid* or service* should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hasting*. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk (9/5) what you say. A white back, my parents split. Usigfiy when this happens, the kids are tom ap because they don’t know which parent to go with. In my case, neither my mom nor my dad wanted me. I became depressed and decided to kiD myself Then. I read a tetter in your colofe about teenage suicides. It changed my mhd. Will you ptease prim it again? — A fta Forever in Boston Dear Forever: You bet. It was originally tetter to the editor of the Arkansas Gaze*. Here it is: Every year, we lose several young peoplefe our community to suicide. We keep hoping j| will stop, but it hasn’t. Every 90 minutes, * teenager in this country commits suicide. TMi message is for every young person who^fe ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Robert Ryan bom on Aug. 24 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 6:30 p.m. io Kathy and R. Troy Carlson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Laurie Ann bom on Aug. 20 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 4:05 p.m. to Ken and Cathi Brodbeck, Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Jacob Mitchell bora on Aug. 19 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 10:19 p.m. to Sue and Kevin Lancaster of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 Vi ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Alison Ann bora on Aug. 22 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 1:13 a.m. to Don and Amy Porter of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. 21 inches long. The “Fim Ship’.’ H Fascination Registered in Panama SPECIAL RATES - FEBRUARY 8, 1997 $l,180.00/P-P-* Book By September IS Includes air from Grand Rapids. Port, ol call: San Juan. SI. Thoma*. Guadeloupe. Grenada, Caracas a Aruba Premier Travel I YOUR CAR.MV AL CRUISE HEADQUARTERS 7105 Kraft (Al M-37) Caledonia 616-554-0311 Mo*.-Fri. IJO-6; Saturdxv 16-2 H Carnival. ® THE MOST POPtlAk CRUSE UM IN THE WORUr- �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5, 1996 — Page 9 Robbie went to town for me. Father planted over com. June 8. Mattie churned, got 2 lbs. and 12 ozs Edward came here and 1 went to Mr. Chalker's with him. June 9. Cultivated com and carried Mother some butler. June 10. Cultivated com. June 11. Mattie and I picked potato bugs in forenoon. Father went to Prairieville with our wood. Got $62.10. Then father. Mattie and 1 went to lake fishing. Matlie churned. Got 2 lbs. June 12. Owen and Fred Boulter came here and then Mattie and I went to the Pounce place to get strawberries. June 13. Brought Edward home a barrel of salt. Went to Middleville to mill. Got SI sugar. Paid Wm. Guileman $3.50 June 14. Cultivated com and potatoes. June 15. Helped Bill Townsend shear sheep. June 16. Helped shear sheep for Wm. Townsend. June 17, Cultivated com and potatoes. Bought meat 17 cents June 18. Cultivated com and potatoes and went to Middleville after Mrs. Evans for Mother. Did not get her Staid at Fathers all night and Mattie and I went to Prairieville after McClay. (Dr. Donald McCleay). June 19, Staid at Father s all day. June 20. Mattie went after Frank. 1 staid at Father’s. June 21. Paris greened potatoes. Frank and Edwin From Time to Time... The diary of Eugene Wilcox by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Eugene Silas Wilcox was bom the son of James Leonard and Mary Wood Wilcox, in Ontario County. N.Y., in 1255. He had four brothers. Edwin and Edward (twins), Frank and Elmer, and two sisters. Nettie and Ida. At the age of 14. he with his family, moved first to Wisconsin and then to Stanwood and then to Freeport. The family arrived in Orangeville. Barry County, year unknown. Eugene mamed Martha Mattie Brezee. daughter of John and Caroline Brezee. when he was 31 years old in 1886 She took her ow n life by hanging on Oct. 13. 1887. They lived just south of Gun Lake on Marsh Road He married Jennie Shelp. bom on Oct. 16, 1866, the daughter of John Thomas and Sarah Boniface Shelp. on Nov. 24. 1888. The cou­ ple had six children. James. July 19. 1890; John Thomas, bom Aug. 14. 1892; Isoline, bora May 20, 1895; Beatrice. Sept. 1, 1901; Gtenna. bom Oct. 20, 1905; and Thelma, bora Aug. 10. 1907. AU of the children at­ tended Blake School and Orangeville School Eugene and Jennie Wilcox purchased 40 acres on Section No. 16 where they lived until 1919, when they moved to the village of Orangeville, where he lived until his death. It wasn’t unusual for farmers to keep diaries where they wrote notes about the weather, the crops, the amount spent oo various items, but these sometimes are not kept. When one is found, it is an interesting treat. They give us an insight into what it was like to live in the late 1800s and early 1900s and let us make comparisons with the present. Mr. Wilcox rarely missed a day. His diary is blunt and straight to the point. The diary that we have belongs to his granddaughter. Dorene Wilcox Woodman There is a copy in the Bernard Museum at Delton. It covers the period from March 15. 1887 until Oct. 10. 1892 Some of 1890 is missing, however. This is the year that his first child, a son. James L. Wilcox, was born. He included some recipes in the back of the compobitxxi book in which he wrote the diary. These will be included also. Plowing with a walking plow behind a team of horses. 16. Drew rails and fixed fence father went to Martin. Got lumber and shingles. $1.46. Finished shingling and laying floor. April 17. Mattie and I took a stroll around the woods. April 18. Draged oat ground. April 19. Drag­ ed oats in and plowed potato ground Apnl 20. Mattie and I went to Middleville after our things. Got stove and furniture. $17.75; table, bedstead and chairs, $12.50. Paid Wm. Guileman. $9; groceries $3.33; Paid R. Youngs $2. April 21, Fixed house and went to Lem Livingston's after roller and rolled oat ground. Apnl 22. Finished rolling oat ground and finished plowing potato ground and finished plowing potato ground and rolled it and took roller home. April 23. Battened house. Mary Englang came here. April 24. Cut wood. Mattie and 1 went to Meeting. April 25. Cut wood and went to town in even­ ing after Dr. Buckner. Mattie and I staid at Father’s all night. Mother was sick. Father went to Middleville and got suet and wash dish, 50 cents and stove shovel. April 26. Drew manure in garden and foi corn. Father helped me. Mattie got a fish of net. Weighed I lb. Apnl 27. Chored around the house in fore­ noon Plowed com ground Got $2 of Father for Edward Father. Ment Cole, Lcn Liv­ ingston and I went fishing. Apnl 28, Chored around house in fore noon. Plowed in after­ noon for com April 29. Plowed for com and plowed Father's garden. April 30, Plowed for com. went to town. Got 1 pl kerosene 15 cents. Edwin came home. May 1887 Mattie Brezee Wilcox. We have csed the language and the spell­ ings that Mr. Wilcox used to keep it authentic. The diary follows: March 15. 1887; Went to Morgan Potters after lumber. Got 114 feet. $9.12. Got cash from Father. $10 from Mattie $8.85. March 16, cut and drew out timber for my house and cut wood. Mattie and I went after her trunk to Monel's and we went to Blanchard. March 17, Drew wood and cut wood. March 18. Drew wood and cut wood. March 19, cut wood and Father and I got timber. George Carlile came here. March 20. Mattie and 1 went to Carliles. Father went to Middleville. March 21, cut poles. Father came home and Edward came with him. March 22. went to Wayland after lumber. Paid $14. March 23, got out umber for house March 24, got out timber and Mattie and 1 went to Frank. Got of Frank in cash $50. March 25. Took Mattie to Hastings. Sent Hoyt and Dunnel P. O. order $3.50. March 26. Helped Frank cut wood. Mattie. Imogene and I went to singing school. March 27. Frank and famih and Mattie went to Vet Hall tn evening Had maple sugar March 28. Came home and went to Mid­ dleville. Paid F'Jter $5. Paid Mattie cash $9.35. March 29, Came home got of Old Bros, nails and glass. March 30. Drew out wood and drew Dr. Buckner two cords. March 31. Went to town and worked on house. Edward and Father helped me. April 1887 April 1. Worked on house. Edward and Father helped me. Mattie went to town. April 2. worked on house Father and Edward went to Middleville. Wallace was here. April 3. Mattie and 1 went to Morgan Potter, got her things Edwin came here April 4. went to farm meeting and cut wood. April 5. Tock lumber down to M. Cole and had it ripped. 10 cents. April 6. Drew hay and went to Martin after lumber, got 466, $5.60 Paid Mattie $4. Apnl 7. Worked on bouse Edward and Father helped me. Mattie and Nettie went to Middleville April 8. Worked on house. Ed­ ward and Father helped me. April 9. Father and I shingled on house ’tU 10 o’clock, then Father went to Middleville. Mattie and I took Owen almost to brick schoolhouse. Ida came home Apnl 10. Took Mattie to Orangeville to see Dr . then we went to Edward s April 11. Plowed ground for oats Went to Orangeville m evening to sec Will Beattie. April 12. Plowed and worked on house. April 13. Plowed, went to town in evning. Got of Mattie. 50 cents. Apnl 14. Plowed oat ground Apnl 15. Plowed oat ground. Apnl went to Middleville after Ida. June 22. Cultivated potatoes and com. June 23. Cultivated com and went to Moore’s house after beef for Mattie. June 24. Went to Mid­ dleville after mower. Bought 100 lbs. of flour for Edward. Wallace went with me. got 25 cents of beef for Mattie. June 25. Cultivated com in forenoon. Mowed in afternoon. Jury 26. Staid at home and drew hay in afternoon June 27. Mowed hay and cultivated com in forenoon. Went and got Merit Cole s rake and mowed with scythe in afternoon. June 29. Took cow to Mr. Reed's. Mattie went to Mr. Cole’s after rake. Wallace helped me get up hay in afternoon. June 30. Got up hay in after­ noon. Wallace plowed out potatoes and helped get hay up which 1 had mowed. May 1, Shaved Edwin and stayed at home. Mary Blanchard came here and two children stopped and got chalk line May 2, Plowed for com and hauled two loads manure. Mattie commenced (teaching) her school. Father went to see about a cow for me. May 3. Haul­ ed manure. Father helped me. Mattie taught school. Mattie got carpet tacks 6 cents. May 4, Hauled manure and plowed for com. Father dragged in afternoon. Mattie taught school. 1 set hen with 15 eggs. May 5. Put up shelf for Mattie Plowed for com and went after Mattie and Robert and 1 went to Cahill’s to see about a cow. Father draged in after­ noon. Mattie taught scnool. May 6, Plowed for corn. Father dragcd. Mattie taught school. May 7. Plowed in forenoon. Marked com ground in afternoon. Father draged. Frank came out with his colt. May 8, Frank let me have in cash $4.50. Mattie and Mother had horse and buggy to go up to lake, and Mattie and I went to town. Got me a hat. 50 cents. Let Father have $2. May 9. Marked com ground in forenoon. Went to Mr Swan’s to get com planter and planted com in afternoon. Mattie taught school. May 10. Plowed for com in forenoon, draged in afternoon May 11, Harrowed for com and marked. May 12. Marked com ground and potato ground and planted potatoes. Father planted com. May 13. Planted potatoes and sweet com. father finished planting com. Mrs Cole and her girl, came here with Mother and Nettie. May 14, Mattie. Nettie and 1 went to Gun Lake fishing. We stopped to Mr. Bunce to get their fish poles and boat. May 15, Set hen with 13 eggs. Went to Baltimore to Frank’s. May 16. Came home. Brought 2 pigs home. Frank let Father and 1 have them. May 17. Battened house in forenoon. Father. Ment Cole and I built a yard to wash sheep and Father and I went to the lake after a load of sand. May 18. Washed sheep and planted more com. May 19. Helped Edwin plant com. May 20. Went to Merit Cote and to Mr. Paine's and cultivated com. May 21. Planted over com and planted beans. May 22. Father and I went to Loren Cook's and bought a cow. Father lent me $20. Paid $30 for the cow. May 23. Father and Mother and I went to Middleville and got pail and 6 milk pans. $1.10. Got cof­ fee and baking powder. May 24. Drew wood and helped father and mother and drew manure. May 25. Cultivated com. May 26. Cultivated com. May 27, Cut grubs, (small trees and brush which grew up on the land previously cleared) and built chicken coop. May 28, Cut grubs. Mattie churned, got 2 lbs and 10 oz. of butter May 29. Mattie and I went to Morg Potter’s. May 30. Father. Wallace and 1 went fishing. May 31. Cut grubs and went to town after colts. June 1887 June 1. Took Mattie to school and look Mother to Paines. Then hitched up and Father and 1 fixed fence around pasture. June 2. Cut grubs for wood. June 3, Cultivated potatoes and went to Mr. Chalker's after turtle. June 4. Helped shear sheep. Edward helped and Mat­ tie churned and got 4 lbs. 5 oz. June 5. Wm Brezee and Mattie churned and got 4 lbs 5 oz. June 5. Wm. Brezee and wife were here. July. 1887 Drawing Hay. June 6. Picked potato bugs and cultivated com. Father helped me pick bugs June 7. Cultivated com and got 30 cents of Nettie. July 1. Hoed potatoes. Waitace cultivated com. Wm. Tomson brought sheep to pasture. July 2. Wallace and 1 cultivated com in fore­ noon Rained in afternoon. July 3. Hoed potatoes and went down on the marsh and Mattie and 1 went to Edward’s. July 4. Father and I went berrying in Townsend swamp. July 5, Hoed pototoes and mowed around fence. July 6. Cultivated com. July 7, Cultivated com. July 8. Went and got Merit Cole’s mower and mowed hay. July 9. Drew hay. Father and I went down to marsh and got load of hay. July 10. Pitched bam roof. Mattie and I went over in Turner’s marsh after berries. July 11, Helped Frank Paine stack wheat and mowed hay on Father’s. Mattie let Chalker have $12. July 12. Mowed and stirred hay in forenoon. Went down on marsh in after and raked and bunched hay. July 13. Mowed and drew hay. July 14. worked on marsh getting up hay. July 15. Worked on marsh getting up hay. July 16. Worked on the marsh getting up hay. July 17. Went to Edward’s. He and I went and got some blue berries in the swamp. July 18.1 cut oats Father and Edward worked on the marsh. July 19, Cut oats and helped Chalker thrash. July 20, Edward and I finish­ ed cutting oats, then we went on the marsh and drew one load July 21. We worked on the marsh. Drew one load home. July 22, We worked on lhe marsh Drew on load home. July 23. We worked on the marsh Drew one load home. July 24. Helped get sheep in cor­ ner lot. Then Robbie and I pulled weeds in com July 25. Edward and I stacked hay on the marsh Drew on load home July 26. We slacked hay on the marsh and cut oats in aflernoon. Got $2 of Mattie. Paid Wallace. July 27. Finished cutting oats. Father and 1 hauled oats in afternoon. July 28, Edward and 1 bound oats and hauled them in bam. Wallace took Kemal to go home. July 29. We worked on march, cut and bunched hay. July 30, We finished stacking hay Drew one load home. Father and 1 picked our early apples. July 31, Mr. Chalker paid Mattie borrowed money, S12. (To be continued) Jonathon Mark Douglas, Hastings and Samantha Ann Hayes, Hastings. Chadd Michael Ulrich, Nashville and Jody Ann Hanton, Nashville. Paul Charles McGuire, Middleville and Leah Ane McLaughlin, Middleville. James Howard Borton, Hastings and Teresa Louise Brown, Hastings. Rickie Allen Stull. Plainwell and Tammy Jane Lyons. Plainwell. Christopher James Hartke, Hastings and Christine Renee Morgan, Hastings Luis Guadano, Minneapolis, MN and Joy Lynn Barkwell, Minneapolis, MN. David Philip Smith. Delton and Martha Ellen Kelley, Delton. Charles Edward Babbitt. Battle Creek and Amy Louise Schmidt, Battle Creek. Randy Gar Haan, Wayland and Sheri Lynn Pulice, Wayland Richard Bernard Gorman. Middleville and Jaime Rae Kramer. Middleville. John Michael Novak, Freeport and Diane K. Koehn, Freeport. Maurice Allen Mertens, Jr.. Strasburg. CO and Marcie Deanne Hook. Delton. James Edwin Broersma, Middleville and Mirella Chiozza. Middleville. Morning Noon C, Or Night, Home Hanking Center Hastings 948-2000 or Toll Free 1-888-HCB-HCB1 (422-4221) Forget to transfer funds and the bank is closed? Have no idea what your balance is? Need to re­ order checks? How about at 6 in the morning? How about anytime? With Hastings City Bank's Home Banking Center, you can access account or loan information from any touch tone phone ... any time, day or night! For more information, call or stop by any Hastings City Bank Office, today! fastings tfrtrWnnk Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 5. 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Lions have too many holes in lineup and on sidelines And you thought that Al Gore s speech at the Democratic convention was bad. How about those blunders, missed chances and stupid calls that lhe Detroit Lions gave us on Sunday. First blunder: Scott Mitchell Four interceptions in the 17-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Let’s sec the Lions offered Mitchell a contract worth something like $20 million over 4 years. Is there any way now to take that contract off lhe table Second blunder Van Malone s blown coverage that resulted in Minnesota's game­ winning score. I first met Malone in Middleville last winter for a benefit basketball game. He even appeared more awake there than he did Sunday on that play that gave Cris Carter the touchdown Malone still has promise, but maybe it’s time for the Lions to go to a dime back formation and not a nickte back alignment. Third blunder Where's Barry. With a first down at Minnesota's 2-yard line, the Lions lake out the best runner in football and put in Eric Lynch. Lynch fumbles away an easy shot for a Lions score. Next time Fontes does this switch. I'm clearly out the door Fourth blunder: Wayne Fontes. I would feel safer with defensive line coach John Teerimk at the Lions' helm than I ever will with Wayne Fontes Detroit's defense plays well and the team still finds a way to lose. I, frankly, put most of lhe blame on Wayne He's just not a winner. Maybe he should write campaign speeches for Al Gore. •Just A Reminder: Statistics for both football and girls basketball begin next week in the Hastings Banner. The football stats that coaches should call in are rushing yards, passing yards, points scored and tackles. Basketball coaches should look to report point averages, rebounding averages and assist norms. We plan to run the stats, even if 100 percent of the teams have not reported their stats to the newspaper. •Kudos: Just a big thanks to Hastings' Paul Fulmer for handling the All-Barry County Cross Country Meet with the best of coverage. That assistance certainly helped the Banner out and made the event a successful one. •Ron Wilcox and Steve Barnum, both of Hastings, took second in the A Flight at the Moose State Horseshoe Tournament in Pon Huron this past weekend. There were roughly 200 teams entered in the tournament and eight of those competed in the A Flight. Next year's event will be staged in Muskegon. •College sports: Two names that have not been mentioned in this space recently are the names of two college athletes at Central Michigan University. Prep football season starts Friday with local matchups The 1996 prep varsity football season begins Friday night and with the rivalries, lhe new stadiums, the new and lhe old faces all I can say is one thing. I am ready for some football. So let's not waste any more lime, let's gel out of those huddles, let's snap those balls and let the football games begin. Here is a glance at the Barry County matchups for this Friday. Hastings at Lake wood One of the highlights of Hastings' 3-6 season in 1995 was an opening 13-6 triumph over Lakewood This year, however. Lakewood has a special weapon — Unity Field — and return nine starters. The Vikings could fare well if they battle one game at a time or. even, one brick at a time. Two of the Saxons' biggest weapons versus Lakewood in '95 are now back as seniors. Runningbacks Rocky Wager and Jamie James, both rushed for 98 yards in that opener, so the Viking defense will need to stiffen up to stop them Hastings' defense held Lakewood to 81 yards in the air and on the ground, so again Lakewood needs to toughen up and force the Saxons to run many plays. Still, Coach Ted He Hem’s Vikings were 5-4 a season ago and return tackle/safety Mike Hanna, tackle Ron Spurgis, runningback/safety Gabe Stewart and tackle Drew Coppess all as all-conference picks. On Hastings' side of the ball, look for linebacker/guard Ed Youngs, quarterback Joey Lyons and center Jason McCabe Il should he a Jim dandy from Unity Field. Middleville at Caledonia The Trojans lost to bonechiller to the rival Scots last year for openers. Caledonia won lhe game 14-8. Middleville Coach Jack Prince hopes to return that favor. Middleville won its last two games in 1995 (2-7 overall), so if they arc to remain on that winning road, cross-area Caledonia must be routed The senior class that Pnnce has to work with is a good one. Seniors include runningback David Liu. quarterback Kevin Doyle, center Luke Middleton. linebacker Steve Lehman and receiver Justin DeBoode. If the Trojans are to succeed those seniors must step up and where else better to start than at Caledonia. Gull Lake at Delton The Panthers handed their Wolverine Conference foes a biller 13-8 defeat on the road to start the '95 season. This year they just hope to do it al home. Coach Rob Heethuis believes his squad can improve upon their 5-4 record and. possibly, battle for the Kalamazoo Valley Association crown. The first step is a real test and a good showing versus the Blue Devils would be good preparation for the KVA schedule that follows. The Panthers should do it with defense. Eight starters return on defense: defensive back Scott Haas, defensive back Dustin Green, linebacker Jesse Young, linebacker Brian Campbell, defensive lineman Joel Perro. defensive lineman Chris Marlow, linebacker Bill Lane and linebacker Chad Stopher. Haas, at quarterback, and Campbell, at tightend. return as starters on offense as does runningback Jason Stampflcr. Should be a good game between two good programs. Union City at Maple Valley Maple Valley s only loss in 1995 came at lhe hands of the Union City football team. That loss probably cost Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt's team a chance at the State playoffs. You know what they say about learning from mistakes Mittelstaedt's top returning players are Lucas Willcutt, Jim Mitchell. Brady Simpson. Trent Harvey. Chris Gonser and Jason Thompson. Willcutt is a real gem. making 89 stops at linebacker in 1995. Running on the Chargers will be a must and the Lions must rebuild their offensive backfield. In *95. 175 of the 201 yards lhe Maple Valley team put up on Union City came on the ground If that continues Friday, look for a Maple Valley win and not a lough loss. Hastings’ boys, Maple Valley’s girls, Middleville pair win titles Carla Ploeg Carla Ploeg, of Middleville, is a member of lhe Chippewas' volleyball team. The sophomore spiker is listed as a backup middle hitter. CMU's home opener is Sept. 27 versus Bowling Green. CMU will play at Western Michigan University, and against Lakewood's Jennifer Mitchell, on Oct. 4 in Kalamazoo. Rollie Ferris, of Delton, is a starting guard on CMU's football team. Ferris, a junior, helped the Chippewas to gain 468 total yards in a 42-21 win over Boise State last Saturday. CMU's first home game comes on Sept. 14 versus Louisianna Tech. Talk to you soon. Local winners were abunndant last week as cross country runners went lhe distance to usher in another fall season The Barry County Meet at Hastings High School kicked off the year on Aug. 28 with runners from five local schools taking part in the event. Host Hastings won the boys title with a 38 score and were followed by Delton (54). Middleville (67) and Lakewood (94). Maple Valley had three runners and did not field a full team. In the girls race. Maple Valley sprinted to first place with a team score of 41. Hastings was second with 51, Middleville placed third with 63 and Lakewood ended up fourth with 73 points. Delton had one competitor and did not figure in the team scoring. Middleville's Jessi Davis won the girls race in 21:02. The other top seven finishers were Hastings Charissa Shaw was second in 21:24, Maple Valley's Nicole Wilson was third in 22:05. Middleville's Lindsey Thornton was fourth, Hastings' Kristen Schlachter was fifth in 23:26. Maple Valley's Heidi Eberly was sixth in 23:37 and Hastings’ Laura Thomas finished in seventh. Middleville’s Ryan Hesselink gave the Trojans a second first in the boys race, running the course in 18:31. Delton's Zach Taylor took second in 18:39, Middleville’s Matt Eaton was third in 18:45, Hastings Tim Rounds crossed lhe finish line fourth in 18:53. Delton's Casey Louden was fifth in 18:57. Middleville’s was sixth in 19:28 and Hastings' Michael McKeough ran seventh in the boys race in 19:43. The lop seven finishers in the girls and the boys races are named All Barry County athletes. Other competitors in the two races who finished in the top five for their schools Lakewood: 8. Ludema ; 10. Ritz ; 14. Carpenter. 16. VandenBoon ; 25. Engle . Maple Valley: 9. Murphy ; 11. VanderVluchl; 12. Smith . Middleville: 13. Alice Matson; 22. Melody Allore; 23. Sara Hillman. More Cross In other cross country action last Saturday the Delton runners went to Edwardsburg for See TITLES continued on pace 11 were: Saxons’ streak ends at three Hastings' varsity soccer team played a very lough game with Forest Hills Central Tuesday evening, but lost the game in the final 10 minutes of the second half. The Saxons were tied the Rangers at the half, getting a goal from Sam Stafford The score was Stafford's fifth of the season. Hastings out-shot Forest Hills Central 19­ 15 in the first half. Forest Hills Central were district champions last season. In the second half, however, the Rangers got two goals from exchange student Michael Munch to score the victory. Hastings Coach Doug Mepham was pleased with his team's intensity, but felt a feu mistakes cost his squad. "I'm very proud of the intensity and determination that (we) had." Mepham said "They fought and staved together throughout the total game, but made a few errors that cost them. You can’t make any mistakes against teams like Forest Hills Central." Hastings host Lowell on Friday at 7 p.m. and again is at home versus Hudsonville next Tuesday. Hastings 10, Delton 0 Hastings won its third straight against non-conference teams with a convincing 10­ 0 triumph over Delton on Aug. 28. The Saxons came out very strong, scored three minutes into the game and never stopped after that. Goals were scored by Derek Johnson, hi: first of the season. Casey King, his fifth and BOYS Hastings: 8. Rob Dixon. 20:09; 9. Levi Solmes 20:19; 10. Peter Lewis 20:20. Delton: 14. Kody Louden 20:52; 15. Ryan Hamden 21:05; 18. Bob Wheeler 21:28. Lakewood: 11. Brian Geiger 20:32; 17. Scott Engle 21:08; 23. Eric Lass 22:43. 24. Mike Ritz 22:44. 25. Kurt Buche 23:41. Maple Valley: 12. Ben Covert 20:41; 22. Ryan Emerick 22:25; 34. Zachary Jarvie 28:48. Middleville: 28. Evan Space 24:11; 29. Justin Sherman 25:07; 31. Jonathan Howarth 26:29. GIRLS Hastings: 17. Dreyer ; 20. Wood. Delton: 24. Schiedel Hastings' Charissa Shaw was the second fastest finisher In the girts race, finishing the course in 21:24. (Photo by Perry Hardin) S—STREAK continued on pegs 11 The Hastings soccer team has started its season with a bang. Coach Doug Mepham's team began the year with a 60 shutout over LaKewood and went to 30 with a 100 shutout over Delton on Aug. 28. (Photo provided) I Hastings' boys cross country team earned the distinction of being Barry County's best with a first place score of 38 last Wednesday. Delton finished in second place with a point total of 54. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5, 1996 — Page 11 Late surge shoots Lakewood over Hastings in area hoops Lakewood's Joni Daniels scored 33 of her team's 57 points on Tuesday night, but down the stretch it was another Viking frontliner who saved their ship from sinking. Senior forward Jessie Allen scored back-toback baskets in the game's final minute to help push Lakewood past host Hastings 57­ 52. The first of Alien's two late hoops came on a pass from senior Abby DeHoog. The second came on a rebound and a put back Needless to say. they were both important. **1 didn't look at lhe score (but) it feels good.” Allen said. Lakewood after winning a tournament in Grand Rapids last week is now 3-0 on the early season. Hastings which opened its year with a 58-25 win over Dehon last Thursday, is now 1-1. Hastings, faced with the challenge of battling lhe 6-5 Daniels and a very sound Lakewood squad, also felt good about lhe Tuesday outcome. "I’m not disappointed, we played with a team of Lakewood's caliber for 32 minutes. They are one of the toughest teams will face this year." Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said. "It was a good game for us." The Saxons received 18 points, including two 3-pointers from junior forward Rachel Young. 11 markers from sophomore guard Virginia Jennings. 8 from junior forward Katie Willison and 7 from senior forward Janette Jennings. Willison is Hastings' tallest player at 5-9. Young then nailed an outside triple to trim Hastings' deficit to I (46-45) before Schrock answered from the nght comer (48-45) seconds later. Free throws accounted for the next four points (49-48). Allen then stepped to the forefront and made the key points for the Lakewood team. "She did a nice job at a crucial time," Lakewood Coach Amy Kehnle said of Allen's contributions. "That made a difference." Kehnle said that a team effort was needed if her team was going to pull out a win versus the Saxons. "We truly relied on everyone tonight." Kehnle said. "We had some communication breakdowns — It's just a matter of doing it for four quarters." Middleville's golf team came away with top honors on Aug 26. while Delton and Caledonia finished second and third at a tournament held at the Briarwood Golf Course The victorious Trojans scored a 173, Delton carded a 176 and Caledonia scored a 183. Delton's Don Heckman was the medalist with a 41. Middleville's Josh Sturm. Adam Seifert. Alex Middleton and Josh Lancaster all had rounds of 43. For Delton. Marv Cook and Mike Kammeraad each had 43s. Kyle Kwasny carded a 49 and Scott Havanec fired a round of 49. In the JV match. Caledonia scored a 173, Delton a 188 and Middleville had a 192. Caledonia's JV team beat their varsity teams score by 10 shots. Vikings’ Foley still perfect Virginia Jennings (30) dribbles through traffic and up the court for the Hastings' team. See SURGE continued page 12 "They are one of the toughest teams we'll face this year" Maple Valley eagers fall to St. Patricks -Hastings Coach Katie Kowakzyk Lake wood got 10 points from sophomore forward Jennifer Nielsen to go along with Daniels' 33. Lakewood's guard tandem of DeHoog and sophomore Jami Schrock combined for 6 points. The game's score was tied at 38-38 entering the final eight minutes and things remained close when Allen scored a basket off a Hastings turnover to put the Vikings in front 42-38 with 6 minutes to play. A Daniels hoop kept the Vikings lead al 4 points 644-40) and another Daniels inside move kept the advantage m4 (46-42) with 3:35 remaining. Lakewood's Joni Daniels (4) goes up for 2 of her game-1 ng h 33 points in Tuesday's game with Hastings. Maple Valley's girls basketball team opened its season on Tuesday night at home, but there wasn't much for Coach Jerry Reese and his Lions squad to celebrate. Portland St. Patrick charged out to a 27­ 12 lead al half and went on to win the hoop contest 44-30. Stacie Goris led the Lions with 8 points and also grabbed 5 rebounds Dawn Stine managed 7 points, 3 steals and 4 assists. Jessica Cook had 6 markers and Erica Krolik scored 5, also for the Maple Valley team. The next pmc for the Lions is next Tuesday when they host Battle Creek, Pennficld. Vikings win Grand Rapids tournament Lakewood's girls basketball team kicked off its season with a real bang, winning a Grand Rapids tournament at East Kentwood over two quality opponents and shooting 47 percent or better in both contests. Coach Amy Kehnle's Vikings defeated East Kentwood 72-58 in its season opener on Aug. 26 and then won the tournament crown with a 54-53 triumph over Catholic Centra] on Aug. 28. Lakewood trailed at half of the game with Catholic Central, but took the lead on a Joni Daniels free throw vith time running down in the fourth quarter. Daniels charity toss put Lakewood up 54-53 and lhe Viking defense did their job by not allowing Catholic Middleville first in three-team golf event Centra] to score in the • -aning moments. Daniels, the tournament's Most Valuable Player, led her team with 22 points. 11 of those coming in lhe third quarter. Jami Schrock had 11 points. Abby DeHoog had 8 points and Jessie Allen scored 7 points. Daniels also grabbed a game-leading 14 rebounds, while Schrock had 3 assists, 2 deflections and a steal. Schrock, along with Daniels, was named to lhe all-tournament team. She had 10 deflections in the win over East Kentwood. Lakewood shot 47 percent versus Catholic Central and connected on 48 percent in the win against East Kentwood. "It was a fantastic season-opener for us." Kehnle said. "Our kids had a lot of confidence (and) our shooting was greatly improved." In the game with East Kentwood, Schrock and DeHoog each scored 22 points, while Daniels and Jennifer Nielsen each added 14 points. Daniels and Nielsen also contributed on the boards with nine rebounds apiece. Lakewood will battle Hastings tonight at Hastings High. Caledonia 44 Middleville 29 Good passing, connecting on open shots and plenty of intensity made Caledonia an opening game winner on Aug. 29 at Caledonia High. Lakewood's tennis team lost 5-2 to Godwin on Aug. 29, but did rack up a few highlights in the process. At No. I singles. Paige Foley moved her season record to 5-0 with a 6-1,6-3 win over her Godwin opponent. Three of her five wins this year have come versus teams that she lost to a season ago. At No. 3 doubles. Kylie Erdman and Sarah Livingston also scored a straight set 6-1,6-3 victory. JV eagers begin season Hastings* junior vanity basketball team began its season with a 62-20 win over Delton last week Erica Fulmer had 16 points and Leah Pumford scored 15 points to go along with her 7 steals. Jill Williams grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 6 assists. Sara Allerding bad 5 rebounds and Ally Morgan made 7 assists, also for the Hastings team. The Saxons play at Grand Ledge tonight. TITLES continued from page 10 an event that included a race for the freshmen and the sophomores along with a race for the juniors and seniors. . The event drew 21 teams and lhe Delton boys were seventh. Zach Taylor was fourth in the freshmen and sophomore race with a time of 17:54. while Casey Louden finished 14th in the junior and senior race in 17:35. Angie Schiedel was 49th in the girls junior and senior race in 26:14 and teammate Holly Davenport was right behind in 50th in 26:18. Sophomore Stephanie Algera led the Scots with 15 points and 8 rebounds and junior Sarah Bom grabbed 14 rebounds to go along with 4 steals. Caledonia Coach Mike Wilson knew going into the contest, that his team would need to find a way to stop Middleville's guard tandem of Tracey Schondelmayer and Jennie Doyle. For the most part, they did. Middleville narrowed Caledonia's advantage to 4 points in the second half, but were not able to get any closer. Delton's Zach Taylor had a second place showing in the boys race, running the Hastings' course in 18:39. (Photo by Perry Hardin) STREAK continued from page 10 Middleville guard Tracey Schondelmayer (32) moves her way through the Caledonia defense tn last Thursday's varsity contest at Caledonia. Maple Valley's Sarah Hughes (20) drives toward the basket as teammate Jessica Cook (55) helps to keep her path clear in a basketball game with St. Patrick on Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) sixth of lhe season. Garrett Gonzales, his fourth and fifth of lhe season. Sam Stafford, his third and fourth of the season. Larry Bailey, his second, Ed Vandermolen, his first and Eric McCarty, his first of the season. Hastings managed 35 shots on the Delton goal Mepham is encouraged in what he has seen in his team's first three games, but knows that things will only get tougher. "We have done well against non­ conference teams in the area, but now we will begin playing conference teams that are much tougher." Mepham said. I �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5, 1996 SURGE continued from page 11 Some of those communication problems were evident from the get go. Hastings led after one quarter 15*11. using quickness and scrappy play to force Lakewood into turnovers and missed shots. Daniels scored 9 of her team's 11 in the first stanza, while Young netted 6 for the Hastings team. The Vikings came to life in lhe second quarter, outscoring the Saxons 11-6 behind 7 from Daniels. At half. Lakewood led 22-21. Daniels and Young both played their best quarters in the third. Daniels scored 10 points, including back-to-back baskets to put Lakewood in front 36-27 with 2:31 to play in the quarter. Young tallied 7 points, including a 3-pointer to cut Lakewood's lead to 2 points (36-34) and a 2-pointer to tie the score (36-36) at the start of the fourth quarter. Young also led Hastings in scoring with 16 points in the Delton contest. "Rachel had two big 3s in the second half." Kowalczyk said. "I'm just happy with the way we played." Hastings will travel to Grand Ledge tonight, while Lakewood will not play until next Tuesday at Ionia. Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER ca«...945-9554 A Sharp Shooter Saxon guard Summer Gillons (12) launches a shot against the Lakewood defense in varsity hoop action on Tuesday. Leslie Crowley, of Hastings, was honored as the international champion for free throw accuracy by the area Knights of Columbus chapter Tuesday at the County Seat Lounge. State Deputy Richard McCloy and Immediate P.S.D. Anthony Kulka hand Crawler the trophy that she won. Crowley made 25-of-25 chanty attempts at the State competition to achieve the honor. The State of Michigan had two of the international champions in the event sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. STATE OF MICHIGAN TRIAL COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY; CIRCUIT DIVISION In Re Petition For Determination of a Normal Level for Algoaquln lake, Rutland Township, Barry Countynd.To Establish a Special File No: 96-574-CZ Hon. Janies H. Fisher NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROJECT COST AND SPECIAL AS) Plane lake notice that a public bearing will be held at the following time and place, or imme­ diately following a hearing before Judge Fisher on the above captioned Petition set for 8:30 AM: FRIDAY; SEPTEMBER 20,19%; 10:00 AM BARRY COUNTY DISTRICT COURTROOM COURTS AND LAW BUILDING 220 WEST COURT STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 Take Further Notice the hearing will be conducted by Robert Shaffer, Barry County Drain Commissioner, the Delegated Authority for the ALGONQUIN LAKE LEVEL PROJECT, and will con­ cern the amount of the project cost and the amount to be assessed against each parcel of property within the Special Assessment District . At this time parcels of property within the tentative Special Assessment District are proposed to be assessed at a ratio of two parts for parcels contiguous to the lake and one part for non-contiguous parcels. The tentative total assessment per parcel is estimated lo be: $ I jC90* for con­ tiguous parcels and $ 500." for non-conuguous parcels. The tentative assessment per parcel, per year, spread over a period of seven (7) yean in substantially equal assessments, is estimated to be: $ 200.* for contiguous parcels and $ 100.* for non-contiguous parcels. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 17, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, to consider a variance request by Ms. Julie Eltzroth of 1107 N. Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Michigan of City Zoning Ordinance Section 3.40 The variance, if approved, will allow for the applicant to remove the existing garage which is located within one foot six inches from the front lot line and replace It with a larger one at the same distance from said lot line. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (phone number 616-945-2468) or TDD can relay services 1-800-649-3777. " Event G. Manshum City Clerk Take Farther Notice that appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order lo appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person n the hearing to protest the special assessment, or may file Iris or her appear­ ance and protest by letter, typewritten or legibly printed, to Robert Shaffer. Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 West Stale Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. A written appearance and protest, in lieu uf per­ sonal appearance at the public hearing, must be received by Mr. Shaffer oo or before the date of the public hearing An owner or party in interest may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Stale Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confinnatioa of the special assessment roil, provided the owner or party in interest appeared and protested as set forth above. Take Further Notice that lhe Drain Commissioner al or after the Public Hearing may approve or revise the cod of the project, estimated to be $250BOO *, or the special assessment roll However, before con­ struction is begun, the Barry County Board of Coounmiooers win approve the cost of the project and (he special assessment roll by resolution The special assessment roil with the assessments listed shall be final and conclusive unless appealed in a court within 15 days after county board approval. NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a HEARING will be held in the Bam County Trial Court. Circuit Division, on the PETITION of Robert Shaffer. Barry County Dram Commissioner, to determine a NOR­ MAL LEVEL for ALGONQUIN LAKE, situated in Rutland Township. Barry County, pursuant to Part 307 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. being 1994 PA 451, formerly the Inland Lake Level Act. The Hearing will be held before the Honorable James H. Fisher, Circuit Judge, al follow­ ing place and time: FRIDAY; SEPTEMBER 28,1996; 8 JO AM BARRY COUNTY DISTRICT COURTROOM COURTS AND LAW BUILDING 220 WEST COURT STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 The Petition requests the Court determine the Normal Level for Algonquin Lake based on the follow ­ ing factors: (a) Past lake level records, including lhe ordinary high water mark and seasonal fluctuations, (b) The location of septic tanks, drain fields, sea walls, docks, and other pertinent physical features; (c) Government surveys and reports; (d) The hydrology of the watershed; (e) Downstream flow requirements and impacts on downstream nparuas; (f) Fisheries and wildlife habitat protection and enhancement, (g) Upstream drainage, (h) Rights of riparians; (i) Testimony and evidence offered by ail interested persons; and (J) Other pertinent facts and circumstances. The Petition also requests that boundaries for a Special Assessment District be confirmed within 60 days of the determination of the Normal Level. Dated Monday. August 26.1996, by: _________ Robert W. Shaffer // Barry County Drain Commissioner Delegated Authority, Petitioner 220 W State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Dated: Monday. August 26.1996, by: Dale A. Crowley (P26633) 7 Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 220 W. Court Street. Suite 201 Hastings, Michigan 49058 File No. 96-21866-IE Estate of GkfxJon F. Eckordt. Sociol Security No. 30-22-9690. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your intoeoat In the estate may bo barrod or af­ fected by the following: Tho decedent. whoso lost known address wot 677 E Marshall Street. Hostings. Michigan 49056 died Fob. 14. 1946. An instrument doted July 16. 1976 hot boon admitted os tho will of tho Creditors of tho deceased or© notified that all claims against tho ©state will bo forever barrod unless presented to the independent personal representative. John L. Waft:or, 1220 David Drive, Hastings. Michigan 49056. or to both tho indepen­ dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings, Michigan 49056, within 4 months of tho date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to tho persons MOffTGAGK FOMCLOSUM SALK THIS FIRM 1$ A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OB­ TAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in tho conditions of o mortgage mod© by Cloud© I. Stevens, o single mon to Republic Bonk, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Morch 2. 1994 and recorded on Morch 9, 1994 in Libor 599. on pogo 362. Barry County Records. Michigan, and wot assigned by mesne assignments to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corpora­ tion organized and existing under tho lows of tho United States ol America, as assignee, by on assignment dated August 6. 1996. which was recorded on August 21. 996 in Libor 670, on Pogo 242. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is doimed to bo duo ot the d*-‘e hereof tho sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Twen­ ty Ono ond 34/100 dollars ($64,721.34), Including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under th© power of solo contained In said mor­ tgage ond tho statute in such com mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sol© of th© mortgaged promises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan ot 1:00 p.m. o'clock, on October 17. 1996. Said promises are situated in Township of Yanko© Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and ora described as: Lots 5. 6 and 7. Block 4. of Sondy Booch Pork, ac­ cording to tho recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plots on Page 18. ond right-of-way for In­ gress and ogress with vehicles ond on foot over Lot 11. Block 1. of sold Sondy Booch Park together with oil uses of sold right-of-way vested in first party. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 mooth(s) front th© dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from th© date of such sal© Dated: September 5. 1996 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (110) 642-4202 Trott B Trott. P.C. Attorneys for FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION XI SO Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File P96O738933 (10/3) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 5, 1996 — Page 13 Final bass tournament in Grand Haven Sept. 7-8 The $26,000 Tn State Bass and Go for the Gold Team Bass Tournament events will be on the Grand River in Grand Haven on Saturday and Sunday. This is the last qualifying event in the regular Tri Stale Bass and Go for the Gold circuits. "This event will be exciting because so many teams are within reach of making the Classic and a shot at the $30,000 fully ngged boat. The public is encouraged to attend the 3 p m. weigh in each day at Grand Valley Manna in Nunica. More than $25,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. Tri State Bass is proud of its major sponsors which include Champion boats. Mercury Outboards. Trailmaster Custom Trailers. Zebco. Quantum. Motoiguidc, Stem. Miller High Life, Wrangler Rugged Wear. Lowrance Electronics. D & R Sports Center of Kalamazoo. Century Buick/GMC Trucks of Kalamazoo. Invader Jigs. RVision and MPD Welding. Contestants in the Grand River event must abide by the rules governing sportsmanship, courtesy, safety and conservation. Only artificial lures may be used and every effort is made lo ensure 100 percent live release of all bass Major penalties are assessed for fish which fail to measure 14 inches and those brought in dead regardless of size. Any participant found guilty of violating state marine or fishing laws will be disqualified Wisniewski comes close to winning A-Main at 1-96 Freeport's Walt Wisniewski just missed capturing an A-Main triumph Saturday night at the 1-96 Speedway. Wisniewski was leading the Street Stocks A-Main event, when he was passed by Ron Piersma on lap II of the 15-lap race. The Freeport racer had earlier won the first heal. Hastings' Ben Curtis was second in the third heal. Middleville's Frank Thompson won the B-Mam race and Freeport's Ben Christy was second in the B-Main event. Curtis went on to take fourth in the A-Main. Thompson took 13th place. Christy was 14th and Freeport's Larry Van Putten ended up 18th in the 19-carfield. Eric Slade captured his third Sprint Bandit A-Main victory in a thrilling 20-lap battle also on Saturday. Slade's No. 71 car crossed the finish line first in the 18-car A-Main event. Dowling's Gordy Stevens took eighth and Hastings' Jack Thomas ended up in 11th. In the IMCA Modifieds A-Main, Alto's Jake Meycrink was sixth. Hastings' Joe Baker took 11 th and Freeport's Kyle Poocenga was 14th in the 22-car field. Rick Stout grabbed first place. Poortenga started his night with a third place finish in the second heat for IMCA Modifieds, while Meyennk proved victorious in the third heal race The 1-96 Speedway presents the Budweiser Motor State Nationals this Saturday, featuring the All Star Circuit of Champions in a winner-take-all battle for the $10,000 top prize Gates open at 5 p.m and racing begins al 7:30 p.wi. Kalamazoo Speedway Dave Allen won the accident marred Limited Late Model B feature that sought race leader Al Johnson and a lapped car tangle with Johnson hurdling the driver side door into the first turn wall. The car was destroyed, but Johnson was okay. Middleville's Tom Finkbeiner managed to finish second in that B race. The next racing event at the Speedway will be Oct. 4-6 when some 300 stock car drivers from ail over the Midwest will be hand for the IOth annual Super Shoe Nationals. Berlin Raceway Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, continued his late season streak by capturing the 40-lap feature race for Late Models at Berlin last Saturday. Holley captured his sixth main event victory of the season by forging past David Stehouwcr on the 21st lap and then outdualed Middleville's Rob Lewis in a nosc-totail dual for lhe win. Lewis finished the race in third behind Randy Sweet. Holley now has 928 points in the point standings, second place Sweet has 809 and Lewis stands in fourth place with 707 points. Season Championship races will be run this Saturday for Sportsman. Super Slocks and a 75-lap feature for Late Models. Practice starts at 2 p.m. and lhe first race is al 7 p.m Miller Genuine Draft 300 Michigan drivers struggled during the Miller Genuine Draft 300 at the Minnesota slate Fairgrounds on Monday afternoon. Middleville's Dave Sensiba recorded the highest finish amongst the Wolverine State Ok.-tax-placing- I4dk.iwolaps down to race- ■ Winher Mike Miller. Bob Senncker. of Dorr, ended up 23rd, 18 laps down. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Modern, progressive office seeking high­ ly motivated person for full time position. Applicant must be friendly A. enjoy working with people. Dental background preferred. Send resume to: c/o )-Ad Graphics Ad# 481 P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 Horseshoe Tournament winner told Here are the results from the Summerfest Horseshoe Tournament Singles A Flight I. Larry Cotton; 2. Dennis Lewis; 3. Curt Benedict. B Flight I Mark Schmidt; 2. Nancy Cotton; 3. Dale McCaul. C Flight I. Lance Lcvandoski; 2. Wanrn Courtney; 3. Mike Martin. Doubles I. Lance Lcvandoski and Jerry Hang; 2. Curt and Carroll Benedict. BOWLING SCORES __________ —;___ 2______ 1 Thursday A.M. Valley Realty 4-0: Leftovers 3-1; Hummers 2-2; Bosleys 2-2: Varneys 2-2: LcHarves 2-2; Lucky Shots 1-3; Question Marks. Hastings Bowl Good Games and Series — F. Ruthniff 233-529; J. Lewis 170-478; M. Atkinson 186-476; S Sebastian 173-469; D. Olmsted 167-452: P Fisher 160452; L. Jackson 163443; N Hummel 159437; B. Sexton 157431; C Smart 168422; J. McKeough 145402; B Estep 169-395; I. Ruthniff 140-387; S Lambert 138-379; S. Walers 140-350; A. Boniface 140-341; B. Bodo 135-326; K Thomason 162; L. Bahs 159; V. Kincade 148; S. Salazar 133: C. Swinkunas 121; S. Musser 105. BRIDES We create wedding packages designed just for your special day. • Tuxedos Rental • Floor Candelabras • Backdrops • Kneeling Bench • Tents • Tables • Chairs • Cloth Linens • Plastic Table Covers • Bride & Groom Champagne Flutes • Unity Candles • Guest Books • Garters • Wedding Cake Tops • Fountains • China • Etc • Etc. TECHNICIAN NEEDED We sell and service Chevrolet, Buick, Geo. Must be certified and have hand tools. Contact­ Bob Henry Bill Seif Chevrclet-Buick-Geo 1435 S. Hanover Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-2425 (Behind Citgo A next to Bob's Gun A Tickle) BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP | NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER DO»s GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE! September 17th, 18th & 19th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PAM’S CREATIONS 1345 Iroquois, Hastings For more information call I ; I 616-948-8442 SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call.,.948-8051 Do« supP"eS fabrics . A . - .1 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC TO Rutland Charter Township, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, MI 49058; Barry County Board of Commissioners, 220 W. State Street Hastings M149058 Barry Intermediate Board of Education, 535 Woodlawn. Hastings. MI 49058 Hastings Area School District 232 W. Grand, Hastings, MI 49058 and any other interested persons. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Hastings Fiber Glass Products. Inc. of 770 Cook Road. Hastings. Michigan has filed an application for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate with the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, on August 1, 1996, pertaining to propertv owned by said Company at the above address, tn Land Section 13 of the Township more particularly described as follows COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 13, TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE NORTH 1073 85 FEET (1073 85 MEAS ) ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 13 AS SURVEYED BY WM HUME ROGERS, R.L5 <6197, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES W, 542.65 FEET (N89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 11 SECONDS W, 542 63 FEET MEAS.) ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF A SURVEY BY WM. HUME ROGERS DATED OCTOBER 1963 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL D OF SAID SURVEY AND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES W. 374.80 FEET (N 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 11 SECONDS W , 374.78 MEAS TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL D. THENCE N 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES W (N 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 33 SECONDS W R), 264.05 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL D, THENCE S 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 11 SECONDS E, 374.93 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL D, THENCE SOUTH 264 00 FEET (S 00 DEGREES 05 MIN­ UTES 34 SECONDS E 264 05 FEET MEAS ) ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL D TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING I’LEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the state equalized valuation of the property pro­ posed to be exempt pursuant to such application, when considered together with the aggregate state equalized valuation of property exempt under certificates previously granted and currently in force under 1974 P.A. 198, as amended, will not exceed 5% of the SEV of the Township, and will not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of any local government or of impairing the finan­ cial soundness of any taxing unit having taxing jurisdiction over said premises. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE th it Hastings Fiber Glass Products Inc. as the owner of the aforcdcscribcd land and premises and as owner of the aforcdcscribed machinery and equip­ ment. will occupy the aforesaid premises and operate the aforesaid machinery and equipment and is further obligated to pay all ad valorem taxes due against said machinery and equipment Angina “Chest Pain” Dr. Scon Brasseur will pve a presentation on " Angina - Chest Pain" Teddie Soya, Baltimore Township Clerk 4502 Davidson Road Hastings, Mi 49058 (616) 945-9304 potce'°'n NEWS, NEWS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed new machinery and equipment arc calculated upon installation to create H to 10 new jobs within two years of such installation, and fur­ ther that none of the foregoing employees will be transferred from any other unit of government to the Charter Township of Rutland The regular meetings of the Baltimore Township Hall are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 6424 S. Bedford Road as follows: Baltimore Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered upon 5 days notice to the Baltimore Township Clerk. Tops in Appearance The 1996 Ford Mustang GT/C out of Jim Panyrek Motorsports in Gun Lake won the 'Best Appearing Car Award* at the NHRA/Winston Drag Racing 42nd U.S. Nationals Aug. 28-Sept. 2 in Indianapolis. The car was driven by Mart Jettema and was crewed by Dave Jardine. ’Red* Nelson and Kyle. Sue and Kiesha Jettema. The NHRA Super Stock Eliminator entree was built and maintained with the help of the Ford Motor Co., K-Line machine shop equipment, Jettema Competition Engines, Good Year Tire Co., Felpro Gaskets. Interstate Batteries, Bob MaWey of Valvoline Oil Co., Ross DeMaagds Street Dreams, Arnold Cylinder Heads and Chad Brewers 8 Ball Custom Plating. The event drew over 1.000 racers and 100,000 race fans. Shown in photo are an NHRA official, Mart, Kiesha, Sue and Kyle Jettema and Dave Jardine. (Photo provided) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the aforedesenbed land and proposed new facil­ ities are located in an industrial development and plant rehabilitation district created bv the Township Board by resolution adopted February 27, 1996 in accordance with the provisions of 1974 P.A 198, as amended 945-5588 2166 W. Gun Lake Rd., Hastings January 14 February 11 March 11 sign up at the Grand Valley Marina on Fnday evening between 4-8 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday morning pnor to 6 a m upon which certain new machinery and equipment of the approximate value of $154,084.66 are to be installed. “Your event is our specialty" September 10 October 8 November 12 December 10 him at (517) 238-5228. Teams may also Dennis McKelvey, Rutland Charter Township Assessor, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml By New Car Dealer RENTAL If you arc interested in fishing in these tournaments, contact Phil Smathers, Tournament Director of Tn Stale Bass. 2081 Dragon Shores. Coldwater Ml. 49036 or call oo Thundav. September 12. from 7-8:30 pzn.. in the Conference Cenier at Pennock Hospital Dr Brasseur will explain the symptoms. causes and treatment of Angina. If you suffer chest pain, particular h while exercising, you will almost certainly wonder whether it. might be heart related..and wdl you should. Heart muscle pain * angina • is likely to be the first warning of blocked coronary artenes. the cause of most heart attacks culation to the heart muscle Angina is caused by restricted cir­ The symptoms are a feeling of tight­ ness. pain, or pressure under the breastbone or across the top of the chest. Sometimes the pains spreads to the arms or jaw. Dr. Brasseur will offer answers to questions and insights to care. This is a free program, for information or to register call 948-3125 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing will be held upon said application by the Rutland Charter Township Board on Wednesday, September 11, 1996 commencing at 7J0 pm at the Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the individuals with disabilities needing neces­ sary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services should contact the office of the Township Clerk by writ­ ing" or calling said Clerk’five (5) days pnor to said hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to partiaKte m the discussion on said application and the approval and disapproval of said Industrial allties Exemption Certificate If granted, said Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate will extend for up to twelve (12) years at one-half of the total mills levied as ad valorem property taxes by all taxing units having tax jurisdiction for the approved penod other than mills levied under the State Education Tax Act plus the number of mills levied under said State Education Tax Act Rutland Charter Township Barbara Bedford. Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)948-2194 I �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 5. 1996 COURT NEWS: The Barry County Sheriff s Department displays the 500 hemp plants seized last week as part of the Operation HEMP program Operation HEMP seizes plot A joint effort by the Michigan State Po­ lice, Michigan National Guard, Barry County Sheriffs Department and Barry Township Police, as part of the Operation HEMP program, seized 500 hemp plants last week Tuesday with an estimated street value of $500,000 Undcrsheriff Don Ford said the plants were seen by State Police observers from two Na­ tional Guard helicopters, about a half mile from the nearest road in a swampy area. Units on the ground confirmed the sighting. Operation HEMP is a partnership of the State Police, the National Guard and local police agencies to eradicate hemp plants. Ford asked that people going out for fall color walks, checking deer blinds or other outdoor activities keep an eye out for hemp plants. If people do sec the plants, they are asked to contact the State Police, the Sherif­ fs Department or the Barry County Silent Observer tip line at I-800-310-9031. Hope Twp. crash kills one A Plymouth man was killed and another taken to Butterworth Hospital after a one-ve­ hicle accident on Moor Road in Hope Town­ ship Saturday evening. Michigan State Police troopers said Howard J. Cismoski. 31, was thrown from the Jeep Cherokee after it skidded off Moor Road into a ditch. The vehicle proceeded down the ditch, parallel to the road. The front right portion of the vehicle hit the em­ bankment, spinning the vehicle around clockwise, where it hit the embankment with the driver's side rear area. Cismoski was taken to Borgess Hospital where he was pro­ nounced dead on arrival Another passenger. Richard J. Buczko, 31, of Dearborn Heights was taken from Pen­ nock Hospital to Butterworth Hospital, where his condition has been upgraded from serious lo fair. The driver of the vehicle, David A. Cis­ moski, 29, of Plymouth and another passen­ ger. Steven M. Erikson, 30. of Belleville, were treated and released from Pennock Hos­ pital The accident is still under investigation, but troopers said they believe alcohol and drugs were involved. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 Il aiih d AKC MALE POMERANIAN PUP for sale. 9 weeks old, black, mother - 4 1/2 lbs., father - 4 lbs. Call anytime 948-4641 Kcal Estate ABSOLUTELY BEAUTI­ FUL! !0 acres, 20 minutes East of Traverse City. Access to thou­ sands of acres of the Pert Marquette State Forest. 100% high ground surrounded by beautiful Maple Hardwoods. 5 miles to Torch River Marina A Torch Lake Public access, perfect for cabin or camping. $ 13.900, S1,500 down. $200 per month on 10% land contract. Great Lakes Land Company. 616-258-8067_______________ CHEBOYGAN COUNTY: 10.1 beautiful acres with fantas­ tic countryside views. Remote hunting and camping location. $17,500. $500 down. $215/mo, 11% land contract. Also 10 acres adjoining Stale land. Northern Land Company, 1800 968-3118__________ COTTAGE WANTED: Lake front with land contract. $ 10,000 down, S600 a month. Call Dr. Hale (912)924-9245 Rusinew Services ASPHALT SEAL COATING A crack repair. Driveways & parking lots. 20 years experi­ ence. Willie Murray 517-852-2308_______________ HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint Call Randson, 945-2545___________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Trimming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates. reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Cali Randson. 616-945-2545 _______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Dcbt consolidation•Turned down? problem credit? We can help "Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation._________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Servlet. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. WANTED - Old Phone 948-4094. I hank postcards \ an until l</\ HOMEWOgKERS NEEDED. S120-daily Process ing mail from your home, for National Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings, for application call 1-617-455-1911, 24 hrs. lor Ren! 2 BEDROOM IN COUNTRY, big yard, $500 a month plus utili­ ties. Call 616 623 8743 2 BEDROOM ON CLOVER­ DALE LAKE, September-; une, S500 a month. Call 616-623-8743________________ FOR RENT: Mobile home with garage, central air. 945-2364 LARGE 3 BEDROOM on Thomapple Lake $750 plus utili­ ties. 517-487-2050 Mobtk 11oiuc \ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed. 1st lime home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until October 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. WHY PAY RENT? New 3 bdrm., 2 bath homes, low down payment low monthly payment Southeast Grand Rapids area. Call Warren at Pinnaco Homes, 616-891-6961 I or Sale BEAUTIFUL BLUE & GOLD 3 piece living room outfit, includes sofa, loveseat A chair, 1 month old. Sell for $225.00 1-517-699-4148_____________ BEAUTIFUL OAK FINISH BEDROOM OUTFIT. Includes dresser chest of draw­ ers, headboard, and Queen size mattress set 6 months old, sacrafice for $300.00. 1-517-699-4148_____________ FOR SALE AURORA FIRE­ PLACE INSERT with glass door, 3 fan blower, 110 volt excellent condition very effi­ cient $250. Call 616-721-3781 or after 4pm. 616-948-4236 LIKE NEW, CHILDCRAFT BABY CRIB. With sheets and bumper pads, 945-4402, asking $150_______________________ SEAMLESS GUTTERS: QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS Custom made seamless gutters. SET. Spinc-o-pedic firm model, Free estimates, call Steve's 2 months old with frame. Sacri­ fice $185.00 or best offer. Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189_______________ -1-517-699-4148______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SEALY POSTURPEDIC SERVICE Regular or occasion­ FIRM KING SIZE mattress set al cleaning, window washing or with deluxe frame. Still in plas­ laundry. Will clean homes, tic. cost $1,200.00. must sell offices, cottages, all workers $350.00 1-517-676-6414 bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. BUNNIES - beautiful. Red Satin and Mini-lops 962-8029 or 963 8696 I )on CARD OF THANKS 1 would like to thank everyone who made my 100th birthday a memoraole occasion by coming to the open house, for the cards, fiowen A gifts. A special thanks to my family. Air., to Elaine Kovac, Nancy Brown, Berdine Dettar, and to Charles Kuhtic for his music. Gertrude Durkee lur Sale \ulouiotivc 1990 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 5 speed, air condition­ ing, standard cab with canvas cover, running boards, runs great. In excellent condition. Call 616-891-0536___________ ’77 CHEVY PICKUP rebuilt engine, new tires, runs great Can be seen at 220 East Thom across from Blankenstein Olds. $650. 945-5472_____________ ’84 CHEVY S-10 DURANGO. $1,000 OBO. Call 616-945-9340, after 6:00pm, for more information. Help Wanted EARN EXTRA MONEY with HOUSE OF LLOYD party plan including "Christmas Around The World" and "Home Decor”. No investment. Free papasupplies, training, and hostess gifts. No deliveries or collec­ tions. Also booking parties. Cathy 795-7133_____________ FEMALE TO SPEND NIGHTS WITH elderly woman who needs minimal assistancce. Call 945-4191 LOOKING FOR PERSON experienced in welding, wood­ working and spray painting. $5/hr., lunch included, Tuesday thru Thursday 6 am-4:30 pm. Please call 517-852-9743 MAINTENANCE POSITION AT CINEMA. FuU-time (5 to 7 days per week, your choice) $6.00 per hour plus perks. Job includes janitorial, light mainte­ nance, help with making up/ tearing down films. For complete job description A application, stop by the theater between 3.30-9:30, daily. PART TIME TELLERS It takes a rare variety of abili­ ties to be a really good teller. Solid math skills, the self­ confidence to handle money, accuracy, a pleasant personnality. and above all. the ability to put customers at ease To explore the opportunities available for tellers, at our mam office we invite you to contact the personnel office at Hastings City bank 150 W. Court St., Hasitngs, Ml. 49Q58. EOE. ROOFING HELP WANTED: torch-applied membrane and coating systems. Must be dependable and willing to team. Experienced people welcome. Good pay. Call 616-623-3268 A Freeport man who led two Freeport po­ lice officers on a chase in June that ended in the crash of the officers' vehicle was given probation and a jail sentence for fleeing and eluding last Thursday. Jody L. Schreiner, 19. was sentenced to 24 months probation, with the first 12 months in jail and credit for three days served. The last nine months were suspended pending successful completion of probation. Schreiner also was assigned $1,500 in fines and costs, probation oversight fees, commu­ nity service in lieu of half the fines and costs and substance abuse counseling. He could have faced one to four years in prison. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Schreiner in imposing sentence, "You're lucky you're not going to prison. I don't ever want to see you in this courtroom again." In other circuit court business last Thurs­ day: • Diane M. Vanhollebeke, 33. of Coldwa­ ter was given 60 days in jail with credit for five days for violation of her probation. She had received 24 months probation after plead­ ing guilty in November 1995 to writing a check with no account. • Jason Haskin. 20. of 2020 McGlynn Road. Hastings, was given jail time for vio­ lating his probation. He had received 24 months probation after pleading guilty in District Court last September to a drug charge. Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley said Haskin's case was "another where the defen­ dant was given a substantial break." He called Haskin a failure on probation and said he agreed with the six-month jail sentence recommended by Haskin’s probation officer. Haskin’s attorney, David Dimmers, asked for leniency with Haskin, pointing out that he is working 11-hour shifts at Steelcase. Judge Fisher, in pointing out that Haskin is a former Eagle Scout, asked him, "Didn't you have to follow a lot of rules? I cant un­ derstand why someone with your capabilities can't follow the rules of probation. There is no reason for somebody like you to be stand­ ing in this position — absolutely none." He continued Haskin's probation and im­ posed a 90-day jail sentence with credit for 30 days served, plus $500 in costs. He made Haskin eligible for work release. • Jason A. Wiessncr. 17, of 11481 Gurd Road, Delton pleaded not guilty to a charge of violating his probation. An Oct. 7 hear­ ing was scheduled. n • Elizabeth A. Hernandez, 23, of 382 N. Division, Wayland, was given 60 months probation and 30 days in jail after pleading guilty in District Court in August to one count of uttering and publishing. Hernandez was also given $500 in fines and costs to be paid back at a rate of $50 per month, $495.31 in restitution will be determined later. Hernandez was made eligible for work re­ lease and required to attend mental health and substance abuse counseling. • Mark S. Babcock. 34. of 12737 S. Grey Court. Middleville had two motions to quash evidence denied by the court. Babcock's at­ torney. David Gilbert, contended that police officers said they went to Babcock's residence for violating a personal protection order, but that because the police had not spoken to the victim, there were no grounds for probable cause. Babcock had been charged with resisting and obstructing an officer, but Gilbert said Babcock was unaware that he was being de­ tained until after be had gone back into his home and therefore lhe resisting charge was baseless. Gilbert also said the prosecutor’s office had filed habitual offender information after (he 21-day limit proscribed by law, but Crowley said his office had filed the information be­ fore police went to Babcock's home. Fisher ruled that the early filing of the ha­ bitual offender information represented grounds for Babcock s detention and denied both motions. • Lance C. Dennio, 18, of 1939 2nd St., Shelbyville, had a bench warrant authorized for his arrest after failing to appear for a sec­ ond consecutive week for sentencing. Dennio's attorney, David Gilbert, said Dennio's father was to have brought him in, but his car had broken down and was unable to do so. • Brian D. Slocum, 29, of 8570 Barryville Road, Nashville, pleaded guilty to one count of violating his probation. Slocum was accused of using cocaine less than one week after he had been sentenced to 24 months probation with a 60-day sus­ pended jail sentence. He had pleaded guilty to fourth degree criminal sexual conduct in Dis­ trict Court July 11. Sentencing was scheduled for Sept. 26, but Fisher told Slocum. "I’m distressed the ink had hardly dried before you violated your order of probation." • Benny D. Hudnall. 18. of 1212 W. State St.. Hartings, was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 112 served for violat­ ing his probation. Crowley said he disagreed with the rec­ ommendation of the probation office and asked that prison time be imposed. He said Hudnall had an extensive juvenile history that included violent offenses and that Hud­ nall appeared to have a continuing pattern of unsuccessful probation. He said the sentenc­ ing guidelines failed to take into account Hudnall's extensive rehabilitation before his entry into the adult system. Hudnall was accused of failing to report truthfully in regards to employment and Fisher said Hudnall had lied to him also about employment. "I'll give you another chance." Fisher said. "I was going to impose five months but be­ cause you lied to me and to the probation of­ fice I will impose six months." His proba­ tion will be continued. • Sherry L. Arkwright. 35. of Plainwell, was scheduled for a Sept. 26 sentencing after she pleaded guilty to two counts of violating her probation by consuming alcohol and driving while under the influence. She had been given 60 months probation after she pleaded guilty in November 1994 to mali­ cious destruction of property ova $100. • Joseph W Jous ma. 41. of 7260 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, waived his arraignment on a charge of second offense possession of marijuana. A not guilty plea was entered and a pre-trial hearing scheduled for Sept. 19. I • Robert J. Ry bi ski, 37. of 12971 John­ son Drive, Wayland, pleaded guilty lo one count of violating his probation by failing to report truthfully and no contest to proba­ tion violations of consuming alcohol and driving under the influence of alcohol. Sen­ tencing was scheduled for Sept. 26. He had received 60 months probation after pleading guilty in October 1994 to operating under lhe influence and driving on a suspended li­ cense. • Steven R Patnck. 32. of 6138 Marsh Road. Shelbyville, had probation amended to spend 12 months in jail with credit for 96 days on a probation violation. He will be discharged from probation at the end of his jail lime. Patrick will also be given credit for any time served in a long­ term in-patient rehabilitation. He pleaded guilty in July to the probation violation charges. He had been sentenced to 24 months probation after pleading guilty in February to shoplifting and absconding or forfeiting bond. Patrick also was sentenced to 48 months probation with the first 12 months in jail and 65 days credit, monthly probation over­ sight fees and substance abuse counseling on a charge of resisting or obstructing an offi­ cer. He pleaded guilty in July. Judge Fisher told Patrick. "You are this far from going to prison," holding his thumb and finger about inch apart. There are no more Jiances." The sentences will run concurrently. Two reserves take new posts HASTINGS — The Hastings City Police Department is losing two of its reserve officers to other departments. Kristin Turnes, who was a reserve officer for almost two years, graduated from Kellogg Community College's law enforcement program. She started working with the Grand Rapids Police Department a few weeks ago. Chris Yonkers, a reserve officer for more than year, was to start with the Barry County Sheriffs Department early this month. He graduated from Grand Valley State University with a four-year degree. Hastings Deputy Police Chief Michaei Leedy said lhe hiring by other departmenu shows the city police is training and producing good reserves for other police agencies. He said the departure of lhe two officers brings lhe number of reserve officers down to seven. Leedy said lhe department wants to maintain a reserve force of about 10 officers, so it plans to hire a couple more reserve officers in the near future. Juvenile held in escape try HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested a 15-year old after he attempted to escape from Juvenile Court Aug. 29. The boy was scheduled to be arraigned on charges of fleeing and eluding a Nashville police officer Aug. 28 and driving without a license after he crashed a vehicle he admitted to stealing from the Pennock Hospital parking lot. He had told police the car was unlocked with the keys in the ignition and drove it to Nashville. Police said the boy told them he took the car to leave Hastings and eventually the state A Nashville police officer had attempted to make a traffic stop on the juvenile but he began attempting to outrun the police, eventually crashing into an embankment. While waiting to be arraigned, the boy escaped and ran from the Courts and Law Building. Hastings City Police officers conducted a three-hour search that ended when they arrested the youth after seeing him in a group of four to five kids. The boy was transported to a juvenile facility in Washtenaw County. City Police officers plan to ask for charges of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle and escaping from juvenile court, in addition to the two counts stemming from the Nashville accident. Man caught after foot pursuit HASTINGS — City Police officers apprehended a 20-year-old man Monday after he tried to flee officers attempting to arrest him on two felony warrants. Police said they had been told that a City Police officer and a Michigan Slate Police trooper had attempted to arres’ James B. Evans of 305 S. Hanover. Hastings, on the warrants lhe previous day. but he had evaded them after a foot pursuit City Police officers said they received information that Evans was in the park on Thom Street. When they went to check on lhe tip. they found a group of people playing volleyball. One person said a playa on the other side of the net was named James, but he didn't know his last name. When police went to talk to the man. he ran from them. The chase went west of Michigan Avenue, where Evans ran into the Thomapple River and continued to run west while in the river, with a City Police officer following along one bank and a Slate Police trooper along the other. Police said Evans refused requests by officers to swim over to one officer or the other and continued west in the river. Evans swam to the north bank of the river and ran toward State Road, where officers continued to pursue him toward Broadway. At Broadway, officers saw Evans standing in front of two other people. When they yelled at Evans to stay where he was and attempted to grab him. police said Evans began running from them again. Officers said they were able to catch Evans and bring him to lhe ground. They said Evans then grabbed a bridge rail and refused to let go until officers pulled his hands off and were able to handcuff him. Officers said they plan to request a warrant also charging Evans with resisting and obstructing. Woman held in domestic assault HASTINGS — City Police officers arrested a 19-year-old woman Monday on a charge of domestic assault after she allegedly pulled a 13-inch kitchen knife on ha boyfriend. Police officers said when they talked to the victim, he told them he and Tina M. Billings of 323 W. Apple were in the process of moving when a verbal argument began. He said he had pul his hand on ha side to help himself up into the residence, which she interpreted as an attempt to push her. The victim said Billings threatened to punch him and he encouraged her to do so. Billings then allegedly grabbed the knife and held it over ha head in a threatening manna, telling him to leave her alone or she would stab him. Officers said when they talked to Billings, she admitted grabbing the knife and agreed with the victim's description of the events. Officers said at lhe Barry County Jail, Billings attempted to change her story, saying that lhe victim had pushed her. almost knocking her down. Officers said they did not see any marks where Billings said the victim pushed ha. Car’s rollover results in citation IRVING TOWNSHIP — Stale Police troopers responded to a one-car rollover accident Friday. Troopers said Brenda K. Jones. 29. of Caledonia, was northbound on Robertson Road one-quarter mile north of State Road when she lost control of the car and ran off the road on lhe right side. The car overturned, coming to rest on its roof, facing south. Jones and her passengers. Kendra S. Jones. 5, of Caledonia, and Andrew L. Hammock, 9, of Caledonia, were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries. Troopers issued a citation to Jones for drunk driving after they said she registered an .08 blood alcohol level on a blood test. The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-09-12.pdf 7ccf7317dc593d0783519214cf04d5fc PDF Text Text Incumbents have forum differences Two write-in campaigns in Hope Soccer Saxons move to 5-1 See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 < ANNER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 37 News Briefs County seeks to foreclose on Delton site ‘It’s Cider Time’ festivals to start Histone Bowens Mills will open its 18th season of It's Oder Time" festi­ vals from 11 am to 4 p m this Satur­ day and Sunday with a Revoluuonxty War re-enactment by the Nortwest terri­ tory Alliance. Also included in the day’s activities will be water power demonstnrions. the old water-powered cider press, black­ smith and cooper's shops, hayrides, folk, gospel and country music, cider, doughnuts, apple-related desserts and tours of the main floor Mill Museum. In successive weekends, highlights will be a quilt show Sep. 21-22, Civil War re-enactment Sept. 28-29. Mean tain Man living history encampment Oct. 5 and 6. guided toon of the Mills homes, the French Voyageur Living History encampment Oct. 19 and 20. and "Kids' Dey* Oct. 26. Bowens Mills is located two miles north of the Yankee Springs State Part Pct more information, call 795-7530. Travelogue series to start Sept 20 The Hastings Kiwanis Club's 48th annual World Travel Series will sun at 7 p.m. Friday. Sept. 20. ar Central Au­ ditorium. Seven travel films will be presented on the third Fnday evening of each month except December from Septem­ ber through April. Included in this year's lineup will be The Highlands of Scotland" Sept. 20 with Tom Sterling, "South and East Africa" Oct. IS with Ted Bumiller. "America's Favorite Places* Nov. 15 with Ed Lark; "Holland" Jan 17 with Jim Cole; "Holy Land" Feb. 21 with Rick Ray. "Wyoming" March 21 with Curt Maison; and "Hawaii: Wild and Beautiful" April 18 with John Hotel Proceeds from the travelogtie aeries go to Kiwanis projects to benefit the community. Tickets may be purchased from any Krwanian or at the door. Lakewood bond election is Tuesday Voters in the Lakewood school dis­ trict will consider three proposals in a special election Tuesday. One proposition will be a $19.95 million bond to build a new middle school and renovate and make additiom at Clarksville and West clementaries. Another will be to spend $264,000 to demolish the old Lake Odessa Junior High building. A third proposal would be to build a new auditorium as M at­ tachment to the high school or the new middle school, if the first proposal is passed, for $3.65 million Seven previous bond proposals to build new facilities or upgrade current ones have failed. School officials say they would like to get Lakewood students out of portable classrooms. Critics of the requests say the school board didn't do all its homework on the millages and can't be trusted. Forgotten man dinner Sept. 19 Forgotten Man Ministries will have its fourth annual Barry County Steward­ ship Dinner al 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 19. as the Hastings High School cafeteria There will be a free-will offering. For reservations or for more informa­ tion. call ClJplam Bill Medendorp at 795-9673 or Phyllis Sears al 945-2077. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 50* JCPenney announced last week it will close its Hastings store because of business declines in recent years. The store has operated since 1931. JC Penney to close store in Hastings The JC Penney Corporation announced Friday that it will close iu Hastings store on or before Jan. 25. 1997. after more than 65 yean of business here. The Hastings store, located at 112-116 E. State St., opened in 1931. In a prepared statement. District Manager Bill Risko said. "We simply have no other option. Due to business declines in recent years and the store s performance not meet­ ing company expectations, we have decided to close the store." Risko went on to say the company will work with iu 19 associates in Hastings in attempting to offer them jobs in other area stores, including Grand Rapids and Battle Creek. Hastings Store Manager Ken Witker said. "We know we're going to be missed — at least we hope so." He said the Hastings store is too small to bring in more profitable fashion lines. Witker said prices for merchandise are die rated by JCPenney corporate headquarters and items such as underwear and blue jeans have low markups. He said, "for years we were supposedly go­ ing to have a larger store." adding that JCPenney no longer builds stores as small as the Hastings store. Witker said manage­ ment wanted to build the next size larger store only to find even that size is no longer built. At one lime. JCPenney officials sent in­ quiries about land adjacr^t to the County Post store in the K mart pta/a, only to find that Pennock Hospital had already purchased the land. Witker said Witker added that there is nothing now in the works to bring a larger Penney store to Hastings. He said corporate officials would look at such things as the size of the com­ munity and median income before deciding to come back and that it is more or less the same criteria used by other retailers. He said it would probably be up to a developer to bring the store back to Hastings by ap­ proaching JCPenney officials. Witker said typically. Penney wants to be part of a mall with an anchor store and a supermarket or another retailer. Witker said the Hastings store also was hurt to some degree by Penney s presence in Woodland Mall, where they maintain one of their largest stores in the state. "They're our worst competition some­ times." Witker said. "We want to maintain our customers." he said. "We want to leave on a positive note." One Hanover request OK’d, another delayed by David T. Young Editor Hanover Village developers and the Hast­ ings City Council reached agreement Mon­ day night on one project issue, but another one won't be decided until Sept. 23. The Hanover partners' request on sewer improvement fees was approved without op­ position. but a proposal to remove a letter of credit requirement to guarantee completion of Barfield Drive has to remain on the table for another two weeks because it involves an amendment to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance. Council officially had the first reading of the proposed ordinance amendment Monday and the second reading will be at the next regular meeting Sept. 23. The sewer improvement or connection fee issue had been stalled two weeks ago when the two sides couldn’t agree on a definition of "occupancy ' The developers had asked the city to waive per unit sewer improvement fees until Dec. 31. 1998. which the city eventually agreed to. but insisted that Hanover have all 110 of its mobile home sites occupied by that dale. Hanover Village representatives, from Hefferan Properties of Grand Rapids, said they could have the sites developed and ready for occupancy, but couldn’t guarantee people actually would be living in them. City Manager Howard Penrod said the dif­ ference in interpretation was minor and he had no problem with agreeing to Hanover s definition. The Hanover partners, who are building Hastings' largest apartment and mobile homes development ever, and the city clashed earlier this summer over the sewer improvement fees Developers say they had an understanding from 1990 with former Di­ rector of Public Services Mike Klovanich that they would only have to pay the fees per building rather than per individual unit. However. Penrod has cited a recent ordi­ nance, passed after 1990, that requires all sewer improvement fees to be paid per unit. This difference in interpretation put the city and Hanover more than a half million by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County is poised to gain ownership of the abandoned former Delton Locomotive Works buildings on Maple Street in Delton, but it may take awhile. "People are upset with us because we are not doing anything about it. We do not have ownership of that property. So that’s what we are doing, we're going after ownership of the property by foreclosure." County Com­ missioner Linda Watson said Tuesday. County Commissioners Sandy James and Rod Goebel, who both represent different parts of Barry Township where the structures are located, said they are anxious to get the property productive again to benefit Delton, and a Grand Rapids attorney is helping to unravel the legal stumbling blocks. Attorney Tim Hillcgonds of the law firm of Warner. Norcross & Judd has been re­ tained by the county tn handle foreclosure proceedings. The county has to proceed with caution because there have been over $1 million of leins on the Delton property. Watson said. "I could deed my property to you and once I do that you now have inherited all the bills that go with it. We had to get this done in the right order or we would have a problem." she said. "Money was owed to us. money to the stale, money to a bank and then there are federal and state tax leins. plus property taxes." said Watson, who is chairwoman of the county board’s Facilities and Properties Committee. "Hillegonds has gotten a lot of those (leins) removed. There are still some, but this is going to take six weeks and then it will take a six months period of redemp­ tion. Hopefully during all that time we can get them all released. "We did have someone who wanted to pur­ chase it (the Delton buildings), and now they've waited around all summer long and now they are ready to say forget it and so they have, but we're going to proceed on and get it cleaned up because it is importanl...lo get that for Delton. Watson said. Once foreclosure is achieved, the main goals are to sell the buildings and "get it productive so it can benefit Delton," she said. Because of a $250,000 state Community Development Block Grant the now defunct Delton Locomotive received to help expand and improve the business, the State of Michigan and Barry County jointly hold the mortgage on the Delton buildings, where collector scale-model trains were manufac­ tured for about seven years. The company received the grant in 1986. A few years later, company officials filed Chapter 11 and then eventually bankruptcy. Delton Locomotive Works was founded in 1983 by Robert Schuster, who sold the company to Benton Harbor businessman Leroy Patterson in 1989. Patterson filed for bankruptcy the following year, shut down the company and abandoned the buildings. Past attempts to sell the structures have been unsuccessful. The company's equipment and rights to manufacture the highly-detailed G-gauge, 1/24 scale Delton Locomotive trains were purchased by Clarence Slaughter of Power Manufacturing Co. in Caledonia. He formed a new company called Caledonia Express to produce the tiny trains. Caledonia Express was one of the first tenants io occupy part of the Hastings Industrial Incubator. As part of the grant stipulation to the original owner, the grant principal was to be repaid to the county. Only a small amount of the principal has ever been received. Now the balance of the grant is more than the original amount of the "loan" because of ac­ crued interest, officials had said. In 1994. the County Board wanted to fore­ close on the abandoned Delton Locomotive Works and tum it into a business incubator, but that did not materialize because of the legal complications. In order to finalize foreclosure of the prop­ erty. it has to be free of contamination. A "phase one" environmental study of the Delton site revealed there is no evidence of contamination. Hillegonds told the County Board Tuesday Basically, the phase one study is a title search and cursory exploration of the ground itself to see if there is any evidence of a spill. However. Hillegonds recommends that a more complex study, "phase two" be con­ ducted. Commissioner Sandy James said. Several years ago. the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources spent $7,600 to clean the interior of the Delton buildings and dispose of contaminants that were left there in barrels and other containers by the former tenants. See DELTON, continued page 16 dollars apart Councilman David Jasperse said the reason for the newer and more expensive connection fees was "We have to find a way to finance the sewage treatment plant for people who are going to live in that development." After private negotiations, it was agreed that Hanover eventually will pay more than $300,000 in improvement fees, but not until after Dec. 31. 1998. which is when phase one of the project is supposed to be finished. By that time, the development should have 110 mobile homes and seven apartment buildings completed The entire project is expected to include 13 apartment buildings when completed. Even with the compromise. Bill Hefferan has said the city will get more than $500,000 in extra lax revenue. There was more resistance to the request for removal of the letter of credit to assure completion of the Barfield Drive within the project. The Planning Commission earlier this month recommended approval, but there were a few comments from council that weren't quite as supportive "It seems as though we've bent 99 percent of the way (in negotiations), and they've come out with pretty much what they want." said Councilman Joseph Bleam. See HANOVER, cont. page 3 First break at KCC... Students at Kellogg Community College's new Barry County Center were out in the halls with their pop cans for their first break from classes on opening day. The school opened on schedule Monday despite the fact that the 22.000 square-loot­ building on the outskirts of Hastings is still under construction. From the smiles on their faces, they didn't seem to mind all the scurrying of workers around them. KCC hopes the structure will be "buttoned up" by the end of October. In the foreground, from left, are KCC students Jennifer Matthews. Chiis Lilley, Lynn Rigelman. Kathy Paxton and Karen Hulsebos. « �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 12, 1996 News Briefs Open house set at Central School Central Elementary School will have an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 17. Tailgate dinner set for Sept. 13 The Hastings Masonic Association will have a tailgate dinner from 5 to 7 p.m Friday. Sept. 13. at the Hastings High School cafeteria The dinner will be held prior to the Saxons' first home football game of the season. It will include sloppy joes, beans, coleslaw, chips, cookies, punch, milk and coffee Cost is $4.50 for adults and children under 5 will cat free. Historical Society will meet Sept. 19 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 19, at the Barry County Courts & Law­ Building. Bnan Reynolds, county surveyor, will present a program on Barry County Remonumentation. He will talk about the process in which all 16 townships in the county are being redone with modem-type comer survey marks, re­ placing items used in the past, such as rocks, plow shares and gears All Barry County Historical Society events arc open to the public. Village Players plan production The Middleville Village Players will present "Luxury Cni^e': Friday. Satur-. . day and Sunday. Sept. 27-29. at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Audi­ torium. Curtain time will be 8 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday performances and 2 p.m. for the matinee Sunday. "Luxury Cruise" is a three-act comedy written by Fred Carmichael and directed by Doug Bnnks and Jen Otto. Tickets are $5 per performance and they may be obtained at the box office from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday or from any member of the Village Players. Hospice volunteer classes scheduled Barry Community Hospice will offer a scven- week volunteer training class from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, begin­ ning Sept. 17. at the Hospice office. 450 Meadow Run Drive. Suite 220. Hastings. Hospice is seeking compassionate people with time to give to help meet patient and family needs. The hospice service extends throughout Barry County. There is no cost to attend the classes. For more information, or to register, call 948-8452. Area CROP Walks set for Sept. 22 The annual Barry County CROP Walk will start at 2 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 22. at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St. in Hastings Another is planned for the same dale and time at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton Registration will be at 1 p.m. Each walker who turns in at least $100 in pledges will receive a pen commemorating the 50th anniversary of Church World Service, the sponsor of the fund-raising walk for the hungry. Duane Robinson will be the Hastings walk coordinator and Dee Cook and Elaine Gilbert are in charge of the Del­ ton events. The goals this year for Hastings are 225 wa'kers and raising $14,000. Last year s event included 138 walkers, who collected about $11,640 in pledges Twenty-five percent of the proceeds of the fund-raiser will go the Our Lady of Great Oak food pantry and Love Inc. In Delton. 124 walkers raised more than $7,500 last year and this year's goal is $8,500. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds go to Love Inc. and the St. Ambrose food pantry The walkers will have a choice of routes of one or five miles in Hastings. In Delton there will be a 2.3- and a 5.9­ mile route. For more information about the Del­ ton walk, call (616) 623-2828 or 623­ 8763 Blood drive date moved to Sept. 13 A Red Cross blood drive will be held from I to 7 p.m. Friday. Sept. 13. at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. The drive s original date was Sept 9. but it had to be changed because of a scheduling conflict. Those who are at least 17 years of age. weigh at least 110 pounds, are in reasonably good health and haven't given blood within 56 days of the drive are eligible to contribute Harp playing class planned Benjamin Brown, regarded as the pre­ miere teacher of the cross-strung chro­ matic harp in the U.S. will offer "An Introduction to Playing the Harp" class at 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 23. at the home of Bob and Marge Byington. 810 E Grant St. in Hastings Brown will perform several selections and discuss the class series, the first of which is free with no obligation. The first session will explain the six-week series of classes and costs. For more information, call Panda Englerth at 948-8935. HHS production set for Nov. 21-23 The Gershwin musical ’Crazy for You" will be performed Nov. 21-23 by Hastings High School students at Cen­ tral Auditorium. Musicals usually are held in February. but this year it was decided to move the production to November to avoid conflicts with choir festival competitions in the winter and to avoid bad weather conditions for the rehearsals and performances "Crazy For You" includes such fa­ mous songs as "1 Got Rhythm." "Someone to Watch Over Me." "But Not for Me" and "Embraceable You." Volunteers to build Delton playground Volunteers from the Panners in Edu­ cation (PIE) program will build another playground al Delton Kellogg Elemen­ tary Sept. 12-14. A learning structures playground was constructed last year on the nonh end of the school area. This year's edition will be geared more toward younger children, featuring an airplane control tower, train, swings and a merry-go-round Money from past PIE fund-raisers will be used to finance the project. Building limes will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13 and from 7:30 a.m. until finished on Sept. 14. More volunteers arc urged to take pan and there will be a potluck Saturday. Sept. 14. For more information, call (616) 623­ 6656 Pancake dinner set for Sept. 23 The Hastings Jaycees will have a "Flapjacks for Jack" fund-raising pan­ cake dinner from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Mon­ day. Sept. 23. at Mills Landing Restau­ rant in Hastings. Proceeds will go fund Jaycee projects such as Kid Care ID. Christmas Baskets and the Thanksgiving feast for the el­ derly. The goal is $800. Last year’s din­ ner raised about $760. On the menu will be pancakes, eggs, sausage, milk, coffee or juice. Cost is $6 for adults. $3 for children and kids under 2 years of age can eat free. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Sept. 15. For more information, call 945-3448 or 945-9454 Showcase tonight has songwriters The next Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight will feature singers-songwriters Cheryl Fischer-Vodry. Broken Chair. Randy Noom and Jerry Ball al Arby's Restaurant in Hastings Fischer-Vodry. from Caledonia, has won competitions and one of her songs was recorded by Lulu Reman of "Hee Haw." She has released two albums and has performed at Festival in Grand Rapids and the Hastings Summerfest. Broken Chair is a father-daughter duo from Marshall Bill Russell plays guitar and writes most of his music and daugh­ ter Lannea began performing at age 9 when she was the lead in "Annie" at Kellogg Community College. She also has appeared in "Jesus Christ Super­ star." "The King and I" and "Peter Pan." Noom and Ball both have appeared at previous Showcase events Seating al the Musicians Showcase is on a first-come, first-served basis Only differences in forum are between two GOP incumbents by David T. Young Editor It was supposed lo be a debate between Republican and Democratic candidates for three seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners, but the biggest differences appeared lo be between two GOP incum­ bents. Republicans Lew Newman and Emmet Herrington, incumbent commissioners in the Sixth and Seventh districts, respectively, had the only heated exchange at the First Friday forum last week, prompted by a question from Blanche Munjoy. chairwoman of the Barry County Democratic Party Munjoy demanded to know why Herring­ ton is crossing party lines and financially supporting Newman's opponent. Democrat Melvin Goebel. Herrington replied that he believes Goebel is better qualified and charged that Newman and two other Republican commissioners, Tim Burd and James Bailey, worked against his re-election effort in the August primary by supporting his opponent, Clyde Morgan Newman then tool the podium and charged that Herrington wrote an unflattering letter to the editor of the Banner about him. Burd and Bailey and then said to him. "If you live in a glass house, don't throw rocks." Herrington has been regarded as somewhat of a maverick on the board because he insists that the commission be only a legislative body and quit "micro-managing" everything. Other board members say he is not a team player and have charged that Herrington has collected more per diems than anyone else and has made the most long distance phone calls al taxpayers' expense. Despite opposition from his fellow board and party members. Herrington defeated Morgan in the primary and now faces a chal­ lenge from Democrat C. Richard Bennett in November. After the comments from Munjoy. Her­ rington and Newman. Bob Dwyer, former Barry County Democratic Party Chairman, said to Herrington. "As a Democrat. I wel­ come your support for Mel Goebel." Goebel himself noted that Sarah and Jim Brady showed up at the Democratic conven­ tion in Chicago last month to talk about anti-gun legislation. Jim Brady was Presi­ dent Ronald Reagan's former press secretary before he suffered head injuries from an as­ sassin's bullets. "I thought it was pretty shrewd that the__ *ftuld«Dfrfin4rite4»^mlr»dTiariBlady make a wrong tarn (at San Diego)," Goebel quipped. Most of the rest of the forum was taken up by candidates each giving seven-minute presentations about themselves and their campaigns Besides the Herrington-Bennett and New­ man-Goebel races, there will be a contest be­ tween Republican incumbent Robert Wenger in the Second District and Democratic chal­ lenger John Loftus Wenger outlined a number of things that have been done by the board, including a ten­ tative host agreement with City Manage­ ment on solid waste, a campaign for better address identification for emergency vehicles, the budget and Kellogg Community Col­ lege. "I never once said 1 was opposed to KCC. 1 was opposed to the way we funded it." he said. "Bonding should be used for county projects, such as sewers and roads." Wenger also opposed the county's contract with Small Government Consultants for writing grants, saying it was agreed to with­ out a bidding process. He asked how many grants SGC has gotten for the county since last January. Loftus said he is supports change if he be­ lieves it will help things. He said he has had experience in working with the Model Cities program, working with Manpower and being involved with the VFW. the Elks. American Legion and the Non-Commissioned Officers Associa.ion. About the host agreement on waste man­ agement. he said, "I feel we have enough garbage as it is.” He added that be favors the host agreement "as long as we can control what's coming in." He also said he is committed tn education. Herrington said Barry County today is "inundated" with needs for bousing and pub­ lic services and with "cities crowding in on us... we have to plan for tomorrow... Every­ thing is going to get bigger, whether you like it or not.” He proposed that the board chairman be se­ lected in open rather than secretive voting, he challenged the board to do strategic plan­ ning and adopt more streamlined manage­ ment. He urged voters not to just follow the party line "We need to devote more time to training, it's almost a foreign word to us.” he said. C. Richard Bennett talked about getting "our business and labor people together to work together to make proactive plans." Noting commissioners don't get rich serv­ ing the public, he said "I’d like lo help out the community. If elected. I think I have something to offer." He said challenges ahead include education, helping the young and not so young, provid­ ing meaningful employment, "working to­ gether as a community." teen crime. "We need lo devise ways to for kids to do things that are meaningful. What used to be isn't good enough any more." he said. Newman said he is proud of some of the board's accomplishments over the last sev­ eral years, but there is still work to be done. "As incumbents, we have a tecord of our actions." he said. "I pc de myself in that I'm John Loftus speaks at the First Friday forum while fellow candidates (from left) C. Richard Bennett. Robert Wenger and Emmet Herrington listen. Missing from the photo, but included in the forum, were Lew Newman and Melvin Goebel. helpful to my constituents.” He talked about development of a new land use plan for the county, helping senior citi­ zens through the Commission on Aging, work on the new Head Start building and plans for the new Hastings elementary school on Star School Road He called bring Kellogg Community Col­ lege to Hastings "Barry County's greatest achievement." He said he supports the current juvenile and jail programs. Newman said his goal, if re-elected, is to "continue to keep Barry County healthy fi­ nancially and growing.” Goebel promised to "give responsible, di­ rect government to the citizens of the Sixth District." He added. The good health of democracy depends on citizens being informed and ac­ tive." Goebel has been a candidate previously for state representative, county commission and county treasurer and was chairman of the Kalamazoo County Democratic Party for three years. He also was a delegate to the 1976 Democratic convention. Dwyer asked the incumbents if it is the county’s intentions to route the costs of the new health and human services building through a bonding authority or let the people vote on the issue. Wenger said, "That has not been brought up. It hasn't been decided at this time." Newman said the board "authorized a study, but no decision has been made. It's something we certainly need. I'm supportive of anything that will help Barry County without taxpayers' expenditures." Herrington added. "We don't have the data, so we can't make a decision. Personally, I can’t tell you how I'm going to vote, but for getting better services to the county resi­ dents, we've got to do this to serve our peopie.Bob Casey asked if the County Board has a long-range plan of five or 10 years. Herrington answered, "We don’t have •* assistant high school principal, a middle school principal, a teacher and a counselor. He also was president of the Delton Educa­ tion Association. Goebel said he concurs with Herrington in that the County Board must operate more as a legislative body, rather than a "micro-man­ ager." In the question and answer portion of the Newman disagreed, saying. "We have a new land use plan. 1 don’t know how you can say that’s not planning." Newman added that it's very difficult to make five- or 10-year plans when commis­ sioners' terms are for only two yean. Wenger agreed, saying. "Every time there’s an election and you have new people (on the ‘ board), there will be new ideas." forum, Carl McIntyre asked if Hastings San­ itary Service made a profit before owner Ken Neil sold the business to City Management. Wenger replied. "Yes, it was profitable but he (Neil) couldn't keep it going with the regulations he had to meet." City to discuss host agreement Sept. 23 by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. 23. to discuss two proposed amendments to the Barry County solid waste plan. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers is asking council to consider a host agreement with City Management to allow importation of solid waste into the county and an agreement with BFI for solid waste exportation. A special solid waste committee has rec­ ommended approval of a host agreement and has sent it to the County Board. The host agreement now must go to each of the 21 municipalities (16 townships, four villages and one city) for consideration. If two-thirds, or 14 of them, approve it. it will be passed. City Manager Howard Penrod recom­ mended the council set aside special time to discuss both agreements. "It warrants a special meeting because it could generate considerable discussion." he said. He stressed, however, that it is not a pub­ lic hearing. Deputy City Manager and Director of Pub­ lic Services Jeff Mansfield served on the committee and he will talk to council mem­ bers about what is proposed. In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Approved a new policy governing placement of plaques on city property to rec­ ognize donations. The policy forbids pro­ moting businesses or political or religious activities and it enables the city to avoid any liability. It also leaves placement and main­ tenance up to the people doing the placing. The policy is a result of the Circle of Friends group wanting to put donors' names on pickets and the Jaycees seeking to place donors on plaques that would go on city flags. "We're not trying to discourage dona­ tions," Penrod said. "We're just trying to set policy." Mayor Frank Campbell cast the only vote against the policy, saying he thought it dis­ courages donations. • Authorized signing a land contract agreement with Don and April Tubbs that al­ lows them to use six parking spaces in the City Hall lot for their bed and breakfast business at the old Adrounie House on North Broadway Under the agreement, the dty can use the spaces between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each weekday. The agreement also includes the condition that the Tubbs couple's home become a bed and breakfast in two years. Details will be worked out and formal ap­ proval is expected Sept. 23. • Authorized the city manager to sign an agreement that enables the city to help with the Thomapple River bank stabilization pro­ ject on property west of the cemetery off Stale Road. The project is being done by the Barry County Soil and Water Conservation District and volunteers. Its purpose is to re­ duce sediment erosion from getting into the “ river. The city will provide a front-end loader to dump some of the rocks being moved. Steve Bare, representing the Soil and Con­ servation District, said. "Since I came here in 1990. we've lost about five feet off that bank (to erosion)." • Authorized an agreement between the city and the new Wendy's Restaurant on-. West State Street for an easement that will allow Wendy's ingress and egress to Market Street and space for added parking. • Formally adopted Hastings Industrial Park as the name of the new park going up on the south end of the city. • Approved the appointment of Brenda Teegardm to the Hastings Library Board, re­ placing Maureen Ketchum. Tecgardin's term will expire on June 30 in the year 2000. Hastings annual school reports slated Hastings Area Schools' annual school re­ port for the 1995-96 school year will pre­ sented at the next Hastings Board of Educa­ tion meeting al 7:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. 16. in the all-purpose room of Northeastern Elementary School In addition, reports on individual schools will be presented at the various schools. Hastings High School s will be presented Oct. 2 at 7 p.m Northeastern and Southeast­ ern schools' reports will be given Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. Central's will be given at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8. Pleasantvicw's will be presented at 7 p.m. Oct. 10. and Hastings Middle School's will be presented al 7 p.m. Oct. 14. State law requires that such reports be pre­ sented to the public each year on or before Oct. 15. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1996 — Page 3 Adult education grant approved for Delton by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg school system will continue to offer the same level of adult edu­ cation services it has in previous years, thanks to a $450,000 adult education grant the district obtained from the Michigan De­ partment of Education. Superintendent Dean McBeth told mem­ bers of the Delton Kellogg Board of Educa­ tion Monday that the district received word that the grant was approved. Three teachers who were laid off this summer because of cutbacks in state funding for adult education have been re-hired. In addition, the board Monday approved hiring an additional adult education teacher and a secretary Most of Delton Kellogg's adult education classes are offered through the Michigan Ca­ reer and Technical Institute (MCT1). formerly known as State Tech. The school district and MCT1 jointly offer adult education services to the community. Because other school districts in the area have had to reduce adult education programs or eliminate them altogether as the result of state funding cuts, the Delton program is likely to draw more students than in previ­ ous years According to one of the adult education teachers, phones at MCTI are "ringing off the hook" with inquiries about the adult edu­ cation program. McBeth said. McBeth said some additional space is needed at MCTI to accommodate the expected increased enroll­ ment. "They're working on that." he said. "We hope to have the room to accommodate (the extra students).* Day and evening classes begin Sept. 16. Classes to earn a high school diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED) are free. The program offers a counseling service, free books, testing and assessment services, and employment search assistance. Also at the meeting Monday, the board voted to spend not more than $3,400 on two surveillance cameras for the high school parking lots. McBeth*said seven automobiles in the parking lots were broken into this August, once during school hours and once while a sports team was away at a scrim­ mage. Car windows were broken and items such as wallets and CDs were stolen, he said. A report also was given al the board meet­ ing on a newly instituted method of dealing with discipline at the middle school. Rather than have students undergo in-school sus­ pension. where they stay in a time-out room and do their schoolwork, students in the middle school who are "having difficulty choosing appropriate behaviors" will receive special instruction in an "intervention room" on how to develop more appropriate behav­ iors. Such intervention rooms are already in place at the elementary school and high school. McBeth said, staffed by specially trained teaching assistants. In the intervention rooms, a student who is having behavior problems undergoes a self-evaluation of his or her behavior and then develops "a written plan on how (he or she) might change the behaviors so as to not interfere with (his or her) learning," McBeth said. The intervention rooms are "the last step in helping kids choose more effective behav­ iors" before an in-home suspension is insti­ tuted. McBeth said. The new discipline sys­ tem is designed to keep students in school, he said. "The last result we want is to have that student at home." he said. "We need (students) here. How can we serve kids if we don't have them here?" Also at Monday's meeting. Vai Whaley and Ruth Anne Prentice, who team teach first anj second grade, and Barb Hooten and Roma Molt, who team teach second and third grade, gave a progress report on their program. They just began teaching the com­ bined classes last year. McBeth said. McBeth said the district had just one teach­ ing team — for a combined fifth- and sixth­ grade class — until last year, when two more teams were put in place for a combined first and second grade class and a combined second- and third-grade class. Then this year an additional fifth- and sixth-grade team was instituted. McBeth said the new "multi-age" class­ rooms "are representative of the concept that there is power in teams of teachers to affect the learning of kids." Team teaching throughout the district is "something we re pursuing," he said, not just through the multi-age classrooms, but also through having groups of teachers meet to share information and plan strategies. Thus curriculums are better coordinated among teachers in the same grade level, and teachers from different grade levels are able to determine such things as what has been accomplished in the previous year of study and what is planned for students in their fol­ lowing year. In the multi-age classrooms, McBeth said, one benefit of team teaching is that students reading at a wide variety of levels can better be served by having more than one teacher. Also, team teaching allows more individ­ ual instruction for students who need extra attention, he said. Extra attention can mean the difference between a child succeeding and failing in school, he said. He said research indicates that if students who are not suc­ ceeding in school are given "10 percent more time and perhaps a different mode of instruc­ tion." that will bridge the gap betw een those who fail in school and those who succeed. Team teaching also allows teachers to "brainstorm" together, which helps them come up with "creative ideas to solve prob­ lems." he said. And team teaching allows each teacher to focus on their teaching strengths. New discipline strategies, new teaching strategies such as team teaching, and other innovative approaches to education are being undertaken by Delton Kellogg in an attempt to "better serve" the students. McBeth said. The district's focus is to have students be successful in school, he said. "How can we look at our student popula­ tion and say it’s OK for a certain percentage of them to fail?" he said. "It's wrong to look at a class of 25 and say it's all right if five of them fail. That drags us down as a society. "When we know kids aren't being success­ ful. we have to find ways to make them suc­ cessful. That's what drives us here." This emergency spillway had to be constructed after the oipe leading from the Algonquin Lake dam partially collapsed in June. A hearing will be held Sept 20 in District Court to determine a normal lake level and will be followed by a public hearing detailing a proposed special assessment district to pay tor repair or replacement of the existing dam. Hearing set to determine Algonquin Lake level by Jason Carr Staff Writer An 8:30 a.m. hearing is scheduled in Dis­ trict Court Friday, Sept. 20. to determine a normal level for Algonquin Lake. The hearing will take into account past lake level records, location of septic tanks and drain fields, government surveys and re­ ports. area hydrology, downstream flow re­ quirements. fisheries and wildlife habitats, upstream drainage and rights of properly owners in determining a p-opcr level. Immediately after the court hearing, a pub­ lic hearing will be held in the District Court to inform Algonquin Lake residents of a proposed special assessment district to raise money to either replace or repair the Algo­ nquin Lake dam. A 36-inch pipe leading from the dam spillway to a box culvert under State Road partially collapsed June 19 after heavy rains swelled lake waters. An emergency spillway had to be constructed to take pressure off the dam. Algonquin Lake residents approved such a district at a meeting of the Algonquin Lake Association a couple of weeks later. In a legal brief filed with the Barry County Clerk's office, a tentative special assessment district is given. The district boundaries would run along Iroquois Trail to Hammond Road, then south the Ottawa Trail, west along the back of lots on the south side of Ottawa Trail to Stale Road and northwest to Iroquois Trail. Property along the lake would be taxed $1,000 per parcel while property not along the lake would be taxed $500 per parcel. The special tax would be spread over seven years The special assessment will not be for­ mally adopted al the public hearing, but will be approved or struck down by the court within 60 days. In the brief, a new spillway system and new outfall pipe associated with uses if the existing dam are estimated to range in cost from $ 15O,OOO-$25O.OOO, while completely replacing the existing dam is estimated to range from $350,000-$500,000 The Barry County Drain Commissioner is responsible for inspecting seven to eight lakes with dams including Jordan Lake, Pine Lake and Fine Lake in Johnstown Township every three years. Monthly Legislative Coffee series returns with a light crowd An audience of only about 10 people at­ tended as the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce resumed its "Legislative Coffee" series at the County Seat. Stale representative Terry Geiger told the audience he didn't anticipate much legislation being acted on in the legislature's final threeweek session before the November election, though he said Democrats in the legislature may try to elevate issues to attempt to em­ barrass Republicans. Geiger said there are four big issues now pending in committees. He said a sub-committee task force on en­ vironmental quality is still attempting to deal with solid waste. Geiger said while there are several proposals, breaking down mostly along regional lines, in front of the task force, he has not seen a proposal that ad­ dresses problem^ in Barry County. He said the number of proposals is making it diffi­ cult to reach a consensus. As an example, he said Kent County would like open borders for solid waste so they could receive more product for their incinerator. Geiger said the latest proposal he has heard w ould allow for a regional flow of waste, but would let coun­ ties cap the tonnage. He said he doesn't ex­ pect much movement on the issue, maybe not even after the election. Geiger also discussed the potential impact of federal welfare reform signed into law by President Clinton. He said Michigan's wel­ fare reform bill that passed one year ago had sections that said nothing could be done un­ til federal reform would allow it. This related to efforts to workfare and require recipients to determine with their caseworker a plan to get a job. job training or their high school education, Geiger said. Michigan's welfare reform also requires re- cipients to work 20 hours per week, either in a paying job or in community service. Time spent in education is not counted toward the 20-hour requirement but could be if the caseworker feels it necessary for people who do not have needed skills. Geiger said Michigan's reform would also attempt to consolidate caseworkers jobs and retrain caseworkers. He said welfare recipi­ ents now typically see anywhere from three to seven caseworkers, depending on what is­ sue they need assistance for. Geiger said he's not sure of the impact of the federal reform's two-year maximum time on welfare, because Michigan's reform did not include such a time limit. Geiger also discussed continuing court re­ organization. He said the legislature may deal with the issue of family courts and set up a family court in each county where all issues such as divorce nr child custody arc combined into one bench. He said the advan­ tage of this setup would be that the judge would have seen the parties involved from the beginning of the case and could make a more concerted effort in the case He said the issue is now in committee. Geiger also said that he has been assigned to a work group to establish performance standards for budgeting. He said the group has been working with the auditor general, stale agencies and the legislature's budgeting agency for about six months to create such a budget. The standards would be enacted to see what state agencies are planning to do with the money appropriated for them. Geiger touched on a couple of stale-wide ballot proposals relating to hunting. He called Proposal D. which would prohibit the use of dogs with collars and bait to hunt bear. "D for dangerous." He said the legisla- lure felt it necessary to put Proposal G on the ballot, which would recognize that the Department of Natural Resources has the right to manage the wildlife population, whether by moving problem animals or al­ low them to be hunted. Senator Joanne Emmons added there is an excess of bear in the stale and that with 6700 permits being issued for bear hunting, the state wants to see to it they are being used. She added there have been sightings of bears in Mt. Pleasant and that since the state only allows adult male bears to be hunted, it is necessary for hunters to have the means to get close to see if the bear is legal to kill. Emmons also discussed the Michigan economy and that even with the many lax cuts enacted, the stale government has not lost revenue. She said the best thing of the tax cuts was that people didn't simply leave them in their pockets, but that people used their tax cuts to spur more entrepreneurial activity. She said that with 40 percent of people's income going to support govern­ ment on the federal, stale and local level, the state is doing its part in cutting back. Emmons said she is also the new chair of the Senate's Education Committee. She said there are no new proposals to reform educa­ tion. but that the legislature wants to let the dust settle from its previous reforms. She said intermediate school districts may be the next area looked at. as those districts were not affected by Proposal A. She answered a question about a proposal by Senator Alan Cropsey to allow people to carry concealed weapons by saying it still doesn't have enough support in the House. She also added that the gun board in Ma­ comb County is made up of the prosecutor. Defeated Hope candidates plan write-in campaigns by Jason Carr Staff Writer Two Hope Township candidates who lost in the Aug. 6 primary are waging write-in campaigns in the Nov. 5 general election John Hosier and Barbara Cichy arc running for supervisor and clerk, respectively, on a six-point platform. Hosier said he and Cichy arc running be­ cause voter turnout for the primary was less than 20 percent. Cichy added that the nature of the primary, where voters could vote only in the Republican or Democratic primaries, made it difficult for Democrats or indepen dent voters to vole for them They both added that immediately after the primary, they received letters and phone calls asking them to run again as write-ins. Cichy said she and Hosier plan lo supply stickers with their names and will try to get them out to voters. Hosier said he and Cichy have been dis­ cussing how and whether to run as write-ins since the day after the primary. "It's a lot of work to run for public of­ fice," Hosier said, "but we feel it's necessary lo bring it up again." In the August primary. Hosier was de­ feated by incumbent Supervisor Patricia Al­ bert 278-148. with 39 votes going to a third candidate. Douglas Zaccanelli. Cichy was de­ feated by Deputy Clerk Sylvia Forster 244­ 215. Hosier and Cichy are running on a sixpoint platform: • Reinstating the annual meeting where residents could approve or reject pay in­ creases for township officials. Hosier said this meeting was abolished by the Hope Township board in March 1995, • Enforcement of township codes and ordi­ nances. Cichy criticized what she called "se­ lective enforcement" of existing ordinances. • "Right to farm" legislation. Hosier said in other areas, single-family homes have been built around farms and homeowners have sued to shut down farms after com­ plaining about the smell from manure or other farm operations. • Residents input on growth. "It's nice we have a planning commission." Cichy said, "but the residents should be listened to." She said if residents go through the trouble of circulating a petition opposing a proposed project, they should have the final say, though Hosier admitted that may conflict with property rights. • "Equal and fair representation," which Hosier and Cichy said relates to the "right to farm” issue and • To consider a ballot proposition asking to consider a full- or part-time township po­ lice department, similar to Barry and Prairieville Townships. "We appreciate the Sheriffs Department's work,’’ Hosier said, but added that sometimes the response time takes to long. Hosier and Cichy said they have rented the Hope Township Hall for 1 to 4 p.m. Sun­ day. Oct. 20. to allow residents to meet with them. sheriff and slate police and the Macomb County Board of Commissioners has ordered the prosecutor and sheriff lo issue concealed weapons permits unless the applicant has a felony record or mental illness. Students welcomed to new KCC... As students entered the new KCC building, they were greeted by this sign: Welcome to the new KCC-Barry Center a work still in progress! HANOVER, continued from page 1 Councilwoman Miriam White agreed. "We accept this. We accept that. We keep accepting along the way.” she said. "At what point do we finally say no?" Council noted that removal of the letter of credit, which is in partner Fred Jacobs' name, does not assure that Barfield Drive will be extended all the way to Star School Road. "We don't even have guarantee that they will complete phase one (of the project) if we drop the letter of credit requirement," Penrod said. "In order for phase two to be­ gin. they must complete the road." Hanover Village partners, in exchange for approval of removal, have agreed to make Barfield a cul-de-sac. or dead end street, where phase one ends. "I can't see accepting a cul-de-sac as a city street," Counci I woman Evelyn Brower said. Jacobs has contended that the letter of credit was not a condition spelled out in the original PUD. rather it was insisted on by former Mayor Mary Lou Gray before the project could begin. "The letter of credit is held only by Fred Jacobs." Dave Forden of Hefferan Properties said. "His standing is on the line for one road. This request is in consideration for Fred's liability." He added that it is the partners' intention to do phase two of the project and complete Barfield Drive all the way to Star School Road. Jacobs said the project has been slowed up during pome construction season because of negotiations with city officials. "Every time I come before you. there seems to be so much negativity (from the council members)." Jacobs said. "You have held this thing up for months. "We've agreed to pay the city over $300,000 (in sewer improvement fees) that we never anticipated. "If you want this project to go down the tubes, then say so," he added. "All we want is some help. The city isn't giving up a great deal. You have a tremendous amount to gain (because of the development) over the next few years." White said she did not want to be nega­ tive, but added. "I don't think the rest of the residents should suffer for what has happened here." She said she resents the inference that no one on council cared if the road was finished. "I'm certainly concerned.” she said. This isn't something we dreamed up " Mayor Frank Campbell said he has gone to the site and has noticed that Barfield Drive, up to where the proposed cul-de-sac would be, is done except for the top coal. It was moved that council accept the rec­ ommendation from the Planning Commis­ sion and change the request to read that the letter of credit be released as soon as the culde-sac is in place. Approval or denial is expected during the second reading of the proposed PUD ordi­ nance amendment. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1996 Letters from our readers... NAFTA, GATT have hurt U.S. economy To the editor: Now that we hive what is grandly called • globe) trade.” thank* to passage of a number of free trade agreements, questions arise aa to public benefit. According to Public Citizen, each of the free trade agreements, starting with Canada, then NAFTA and GATT, have been opposed by labor, consumer, family farm, en­ vironmental. religious and other groups. On the other side were multi-national corpora­ tions. business associations, such as the Chamber of Commerce, and major financial institutions. A number of farm groups could be added to the list. Those who lobbied for these free trade agreement used paid advertising, campaign contributions, grants to think tanks, en­ vironmental groups and academics, lobbying contracts with prominent individuals, and hired prominent Washington lobbyists and public relations specialists. Free trade pro­ ponents spent nearly $200 million to gain favorable votes on these agreements. What has been the result of free trade to this point? Again, from Public Citizen: ”NAFTA pro­ ponents promised 200,000 new U.S. jobs would be created by NAFTA by 1995.” One and a half years later. Public Citizen conducted an extensive survey of companies who promised specific job increases if NAF­ TA was passed. Approximately 90 percent of those specific promises to create jobs had fail­ ed to come true. Moreover, as of Aug. 5. 1996. the U.S. Labor Dept, had received peti­ tions for a retraining program from workers nrwmpioyed by NAFTA from 1,166 firms located in 48 states. In the first two and a half years of NAFTA, the $3 billion U.S. trade surplus with Mexico that existed in 1993. has been transformed in­ to a $22 billion trade deficit. NAFTA pro­ ponents had arrived at their 200.000 jobs gained prediction using a formula linking ex­ ports to Mexico to new U.S. jobs. If the actual Commerce Dept, data on NAFTA trade are plugged into this formula, it would indicate that nearly one million jobs have been lost. The U.S. also now has a large trade deficit with its other NAFTA partner. Canada. The overall NAFTA trade deficit 29 months into The lowdown on higher food prices the agreement is $49.1 billion. This is now se­ cond only to our trade deficit with Japan. After NAFTA became law, Mexico's peso was sharply devalued, causing an economic crisis in that nation. The U.S. then made a $12.5 billion plus loan to Mexico. According to the Los Angeles Times, the majority of this taxpayer funded bailout never left New York and was paid to Wall Street investment firms. The new GATT agreement sets up the World Trade Organization, (WTO), whose function is to rale on trade disputes between nations. The WTO's first ruling was against a U.S. Clean Air Act. This rale imposed sanc­ tions against imported gasoline that failed to meet U.S. air pollution standards. The U.S. had a choice of paying $150 million per year in sanctions or relaxing its clean air act rale. It was announced in June that the rale would be changed. Numerous na­ tions are threatening various sanctions against the U.S. under WTO rules Carl Mcllvain, President Michigan Farmers Union Hastings ‘Because We Care’ has kits of help To the editor: I would like to thank the Reminder and par­ ticularly Mary Warner for the fine article con­ cerning the reorganization of the "Because We Care” leadership group and the Parent Network. While I appreciate the recognition given to me in the article, much of which currently is being accomplished was already in place and my role is really that of a catalyst. Particular appteciation should go to those who are volunteering their time with the "Because We Care” leadership group: Deb Carpenter, a parent; Sheriff Steve DeBoer; Cliff Morse of the Hastings Police Depart­ ment; Dave Storms of the YMCA; Deb Dorcey of Cinema 4; Beth Robb, an assistant principal at the high school; Carl Schoessel, Superintendent; Mike Spahr, principal of the middle school; and Chris Warren, principal of Southeastern Elementary School. It is their time and effort, along with that of others, which is making a positive contribu­ tion to our community. There is one correction in the article that I need to make. The Christmas crafts event has been an ongoing event of the elementary PTO* and is not an event "Because We Care" is planning, though there is a desire to sponsor an event bringing elementary parents and xTudents together. It is our desire to build on the many positives of our community through the con­ tribution of our parents, schools, businesses, law enforcement, churches, and our kids. To what point we are successful will make a great community even better. The Rev. Stephen Wright, for the Because We Care Leadership Group, Pieasantview Family Church, Dowling Secondhand smoke issue overblown To the editor: 1 do not agree with all the attention given to second-hand smoke. American Heart Association officials estimate that 3.000 people die each year from lung cancer linked to smoking. There are 50,000 people being killed on the highways each year. What is being said about this? Not much, except now we can speed up so more of us can be killed. There is another health risk greater than second-hand smoke that is not being given at­ Anniversary coverage was nice To the editor: We wish to thank you for the splendid transfer of our photographs in the Aug. 22 Banner on our 50<h wedding anniversary. It was excellent printing. We received the keepsake from the Senate We were honored to receive them. We havi been reading the Banner for many Roger and Betty Rush Hastings Silent Observer REWARD $1,500- tention: One million Americans die each year because of fatty foods. Have we heard anything about this? Not as much as we did about second-hand smoke. Bike trail isn’t up and running To the editor: In regards to Mr. Moore s letter in the Banner Aug. 29: As a resident of Irving Township and a landowner along the proposed bike trail, I would challenge Mr. Moore to walk that trail behind my home. The corridor is over­ grown snd impassable. There is no way you can walk that path. Mr. Moore is inviting people to come out and use the trail from Middleville to Irving. Please don't get the impression that this trail is up and running. I have been opposed to this "Rails to Trails" project from the beginning. But when the trail advocates keep insisting that they have tried working with the homeown­ ers nearby. I get even more upset. Not once in over two years has anyone ever ap­ proached me in any way about this trail. I have a suggestion for Mr. Moore, if he wants to take people for a stroll or bike ride. Take them to his property on Hammond Road, not on mine! Marias Liitfe Bill Mnllim Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but be published there are a few conditions that must be mett before ’hey t The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that nerve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or win be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the seme two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printer* legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: Food prices, which have been relatively quiet for years, may be going up by as much as 6 percent next year. At this point, that’s the most pessimistic forecast. In 1973, food prices rose by 14.5 percent. A New Jersey housewife, angered by what she paid for a can of tuna, became the leader of a rising tide of angry shoppers. They form­ ed a group known as STOP (Stop Those Outrageous Prices) and picketed super­ markets. Earl Butz was agricultural secretary in those days and he spent a good part of his time trying to convince consumers that food was a bargain. Food was a bargain then. Food is an even bigger bargain today. According to USDA's 1996 Agriculture Fact Book, consumers are spending 11 percent of their disposable in­ come on food. When all the fuss was made about food prices in the 1970s, consumers were spending about 15 percent of their in­ come for food From 1984 to 1994, total retail food prices, which include meals served in restaurants, rose by 40 percent. By com­ parison, medical care jumped by 98 percent. It certainly makes sense to eat a healthy diet and save money on medical costs. Periodically though, consumers get upset about food prices, and next year could be one of those years. The nation's corn crop, which is used for everything from livestock feed to' sweeteners, is forecast to be 8.7 billion bushels. In the 1970s that would have been a* record crop. Today, demand for corn and* other farm commodities is much greater, and: a string of mediocre harvests has led to tight supplies. The nation could have used a larger crop, and that has led to fears of higher food prices. A lot of consumer education has taken place since Earl Butz's timely economic lessons. One thing Butz drew attention to was the farmer's share of the food dollar, currently about 21 cents. The remaining 79 cents is fo< marketing the product, which includes labor, packaging and transportation. This means that higher commodity prices should not have a huge impact on food prices. Nearly 90 percent of the increase in food prices that occurred during the last 10 year* came from higher marketing costs, not com­ modity prices. Food prices making news is not all bad. For the moment, at least, the agricultural com­ munity has the attention of consumers and a chance to remind them that America has the best food supply in the world at the most af­ fordable price. Lisa Stevens, Barry County Farm Bureau P & E Committee Let’s look ahead, not back To the editor: As one gets on in age. an everlasting sense of humor is very imnportant. Too. open mindedness on all issues be had. The following lines may seem somewhat childish, but I find them cheerful and humorous: “Rah! Rah! Rah! Ziss! Boom! Bah! I just turned 80! Ha! Ha! Ha!” We need to stop thinking, living in the past. Think instead in the now. We think about how mankind has grown, matured. We should think of all the exerting happenthis wonderful planet named Earth. Justine McLean Hastings awhile ago on tobacco and milk addiction was Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abrahem, Republican, 105 Dirksen ite Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Bi ling, Washington D.C. 20510. phgoe (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 lichigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, ph< e (616) 456-2531. Rick .Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thon- ipple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and ie lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, th United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202)1225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 4r 3. phone ‘ ------­ 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cat ___ __________ i.. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senetor Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan Slate Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. REPORT CRIME 1-<00-331-9031 Should parents be allowed to strike their children? Hastings BANNER A youngster in Britain is taking his stepfather to court for striking him in disdpli" action. Do you chink there should be a law against parent* hitting their kids? Ikvottd to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PMKhfrt by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Drvwon ot j-Ad Graphcs me. 1932 N Brnad—y HMtngs. Ml 490554002 (616) 9454554 John Jacoba ^resjdeHi Joyce Ayan Treasurer Frederic Jacobo Vci Preeidant Stepttan Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edtor) Elame Gibert (Asnuenr Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cmdy S-Wh Mary Warn* James Jensen Mandy Habel Kathryn Seetye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Claiabed ads accepted Monday through Fndoy 6 s.m to 5 30 p.m , Saturday 8 30 rm. • Noon Scott Ommen Cody O'Neil Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Bates: $25 per year «n Barry Ccurty $27 per year r adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P O. Boa B Hasbngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Carole Bartow, Hastings: "The Bible doe* say spare the rod and spoil the child but there has to be a limit to how much they are Norm Bartow, Barbara Cassin, Bobbie Dundas, Hastings: Hastings: Hastings: "It would have io be with qualifications but there needs to be more stringent laws on child abuse." "The word hitting bothers me but I don't think there should be a law against spanking if the situation merits it," "There should be no law against it. 1 think the government takes loo much control in the personal lives of families and they should step out." Julie Ramsey, Hastings: "No. There should not be a law. Government has too much control when it comes to families as it is." Robin Elwen, Hna tings: •No. I don’t think there should be a law." I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1996 — Page 5 Hastings Township to vote on ‘97 budget next month by Mary Warner Staff Writer A new $206,585 budget lor 1997 for Hast ings Charter Township was presented at a public hearing Monday. No action was taken on the proposed bud­ get; a final vote on it will take place at the October township board meeting. The $206,585 figure is a projection of costs for 1997. Projected costs for the 1996 budget were $218,732, or $12,147 more than projected costs for 1997. Actual costs probably will be less than the $218,732 projected in the 1996 budget, ac­ cording to Township Clerk Bonnie Crutten­ den. Thus expenditures last year and this year probably will show less of a difference once the township’s fiscal year ends Dec. 31. Figures for each year’s budget represent somewhat of a "guessing game," Cruttenden said, since the budget must be prepared sev­ eral months before the fiscal year ends. Total year-end costs for various items are thus not available for use in determining the coming year’s expected costs. While the Township Board probably over­ estimated 1996 expenditures. Cruttenden said, it also underestimated 1996 revenues. The 1996 budget projected revenues of $189,075. The 1997 budget projects rev­ enues of $206.911. That is an increase of $17,836 from 1996 to 1997. But Cruttenden said the 1996 budget un­ derestimated what the township would re­ ceive in state revenue sharing, projecting that it would receive $140,000. Next year's budget estimates state revenue sharing will be $155,000. a difference of $15,000 However. Cruttenden said, the difference between last year and this year does not re­ flect an increase in revenue sharing for 1996. Rather, she said, the 1997 projection is "probably a more realistic look" al projected revenue sharing than the 1996 projection. She pointed out that the township received $155,355 in revenue sharing in 1995 and has already received $118.584 in revenue sharing in 1996. Thus, by the end of the year, rev­ enue sharing should exceed the $140,000 projected and be closer to the $155,000 re­ ceived the previous year and projected for the coming year. Last year’s budget showed a spending deficit of $29,657, meaning that more was expected to be spent by the township than it annually. Those salary figures do not include money budgeted (or the officials' travel expenses or miscellaneous expenses. The supervisor and assessor were allotted $3,000 in travel ex­ penses and $250 in miscellaneous expendi­ tures, the latter set aside for annual Michigan Township Association convention expenses. Those figures did not change from last year's received in revenues in 1996. Cruttenden said the township is allowed to show such a deficit and then use money from the township's savings to make up the difference. However, she said, she thought the town­ ship would "come out in the black" for the cunent (1996) fiscal year and not have to borrow money from its savings. Next year’s budget does not show such a deficit. The budget anticipates expenditures of $206,585 and revenues of $206,911, which leaves a balance of unbudgeted rev­ enue of $326. The new budget reflects an approximate five percent raise in the salaries for most of the township officials. Those raises were ap­ proved in a salary resolution in August after a salary review was made by the board. The supervisor’s part-time salary increased $500. from $11.000 to $11.500 The asses­ sor’s part-time salary increased $500, from $10,000 to $10,500. The part-time clerk's salary increased from $12,750 to $13,385, a raise of $635. The part-time treasurer s salary went from $10,000 to $10,500, a $500 in­ crease. The deputy clerk and deputy treasur­ er's part-time salary of $500 per year did not change from 1996. The Board of Review was allotted a total of $1,250 for the year, which includes paymenu of $75 a day for Board of Review members and miscellaneous publish­ ing costs of $250. The Township Board's per diem for attending meetings remained the same — a projected $3,000 for the year, or $55 per meeting. Wages to the cemetery sex­ ton increased $120, from $5,880 to $6,000 budget projection. The clerk and deputy clerk were allotted $200 for transportation and $250 for miscel­ laneous expenses, which did not change from last year. The treasurer s and deputy treasur­ er's transportation expenses of $300 and miscellaneous expenses of $250 stayed the same. The budget was more detailed this year, thanks to a new computer program being used by Cruttenden However, because Crut­ tenden was able to itemize more expenditures for the various departments, some costs that are broken down in the 1997 budget are lumped under "miscellaneous" in the 1996 budget. Thus, individual items in each de­ partment look as if they have increased or decreased dramatically in the 1997 budget if compared with the 1996 budget. That is not the case, however, because department totals balance out the difference in individual cate­ gories. For instance, under the township board expenditures, the 1997 budget snows a pay­ ment for pensions of $10,500, compared to a figure of zero in the 1996 budget. But last year the pension payment was lumped in with other items, such as township board dues and membership expenditures and insur­ ance payments, for a total expenditure in 1996 in the miscellaneous category of $25,000 and a total estimated expenditure under the township board category of $44,300 in 1997 compared to $48,425 in 1996. That is a projected decrease of a little over $4,000. Expenditures in the township board category include per diems, pension pay­ ments. office supplies, new equipment pur­ chases and equipment repairs. Medicare pay­ ments. social security payments, $10,000 in 1997 for attorney fees, publishing and pant­ ing costs, payments to the Freeport library, miscellaneous expenditures, and payments for dues and memberships. The budget for the supervisor totals $25,250, which includes his salary, the salary of the assessor, and travel and miscel­ laneous costs. Election costs will be substantially lower next year, the budget projects, decreasing from $4,000 to $250. because there are no elections scheduled for 1997. The total budget for the clerk is $14,335, including the clerk and deputy clerk's salary, travel, and miscellaneous expenses. The treasurer's total budget is $11,550 for salaries for the treasurer and deputy treasurer and travel and miscellaneous expenses. Expenses to maintain the township hall, including utility costs, snow removal, lawn care, and miscellaneous expenses, are bud­ geted at $5,000. the same as was budgeted in 1996. Costs to operate the cemetery are expected to decrease from $8,880 in 1996 lo $6,300 in 1997. The annual payment to the BIRCH associ­ ation for fire protection is expected to de­ crease in 1997. It is projected at $46,000, compared to $48,711 paid to BIRCH in 1996 The amount set aside for road maintenance remained the same as 1996 — $45,000. The total set aside in the public works category, which includes street lights, dust control, road repairs and maintenance and snow re­ moval. slightly decreased, from $53,216 in 1996 to $51,100 in 1997. And the budget for 1997 sets aside $1,250 for payments to Planning Commission members. No payments were made to Plan­ ning Commission members in 1996, as the commission did not meet. Cruttenden said the former Planning Commission has been inactive since there was not much it could do until the Barry County Planning Commission acted on several recomendations the township's Planning Commission made previously, including a recommendation to rezone parts of North Broadway to allow commercial development. However, she said, a new waler and sewer master plan just completed by the township engineers will require the Planning Com­ mission to be reactivated in 1997. Since former Planning Commission members' terms have expired, she said, new members will have to be appointed. Altogether, the 1997 budget calls for an approximate expenditure of $88,885 for salaries, per diems, pension. Medicare, social security, insurance payments, dues and memberships, transportation costs, and some applicable miscellaneous expenses. That is approximately 43 percent of the township's 1997 budget allocations. On the revenue side, the township is ex­ pecting to receive $32,466 in property taxes from the .8218 mill it levies. That is slightly down from the $33,000 budgeted for property tax revenues in 1996. Revenue increases were anticipated for delinquent property tax payments, payments by the township's cable franchise, and money received from a 1 percent fee placed on property tax bills to cover administrative costs of preparing and mailing the bills. The latter was expected to increase from a pro­ jected $7,800 in 1996 to $9,500 in 1997. In 1995, the budget began to include a special account set aside for township im­ provements. Cruttenden said state law allows town«hips to collect tipping fees from landfills located in their municipality. Since the county's only landfill is located in Hastings Charter Township, the township began charging the landfill 10 cents per yard in tip­ ping fees in 1995 ARD W. HAMILTON and kfHAN E MY ANT L YOUNG KEYSER. and/or hoe and/or aulgns. i A Dtawnoei (Fl 2793) foe FlolntiHi I DOHERTY |18/945-9W6 At a union of said Court hold in rhe City of Haetinga. State of Michigan. on the 7th day of Xu*Mt. im . rKLJi HI. nonorooie >om>i n. rt*ner, uircuir . On the 20th day of Juno. 1996. an action woe fil- (9/12) ••tma. to tw meom or oamt COUNTY: ^Noticu B***0 ’bot the Barry County "Planning Conwnieeion will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Uee Permits: CASE NO. SP. IB-96 - Briar D. Shultz, (appli­ cant). Pat and Milford Cornell, (property ownerv). LOCATION At 2105 PWer Rd on the South tide between Cedar Creek and Cobb Rde. in Sec.2, BarryTwp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special uee permit for o homo occupation In a detached garage (!.•.. a welding repair butineee). CASE NO. SP. 19-96 — Eric Edward Phillipe. (appBccnt). David Dudley, (propory owner). LOCATION Al 1036 Charttan Dr. on the South tide off Cogswell Rd. in Sec. 19, Castleton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting o special use permit for a neighborl^od convenience food ond beverage MEETING September 23. 1996. TIME: 7 JO p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Building ot 220 West Court St.. Hostings. Michigan. interested persons desiring to present their .views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing ■will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested In accompanying the group should contact rhe Planning Office. The special use applications ore available for public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W State St.. Hostings Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids ond services such os signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered ot the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities ot the meeting hearing upon ton (10) days notice lo the County of Bony. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary olds or services should contort the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator 220 W State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (9/12) • Must apply and be approved Applies to all personal loans installment loans except purchase money mortgages, lines of credit, variable home equity loans or student loans interest charges will accrue from the date of the loan Not vahd with any other offer Limned t«me offer MEMBER FDIC COLD KENT BANK 1996 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 12, 1996 1 Subscribe TODAY to WYOMING - Kelsey Ruthann Loughry. darling infant daughter of Tim and Kary Sue (Windes) Loughry of Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday. September 4, 1996 at Butter­ worth Hospital, Grand Rapids. She is survived by her parents, Tim and Katy Sue; one sister, Amanda Kay Loughry; grand­ parents, Duane and Sandra Windes of Hast­ ings, Roger and Delores Loughry of Florida; great-grandparents, Richard and Ruth Hinkley Sr. of Hastings, Leon Hall of Hastings; uncles, Matthew Windes, Duane Windes II; aunts, Kimberly Windes, Tracy Hall; several great­ aunts and uncles Graveside services were held Monday, September 9. 1996 at the Irving Cemetery. Irving Township, with Reverend Kevin Shorkey officiating. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. The Hastings BANNER co//...945-9554 at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship II a.m.. After HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 south at M 79 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 School. 10:45 a.m. Morning wor- fuller from 5 30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services.Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. GRACE untlHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services - 9:45 a m . Bible Classes for all ages; 10 40 a.m. Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing your Faith; 5:30 p.m. youth meeting with •'Youth with a Message'' 945 9224. 6 30 p.m Bible studs BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . pm pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 Norman Herron. Minnie- Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Sept I — 8:00 and 10:00 a m. Ho- WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coots Grose Road. Pbmot Ben Her nng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10 30 Wednesday 6 pm Youth Meeting!. Junxx Senior High S.S CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 150 I3la Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9:30 am. Saturday Mass during the Services Wednesday. fnday at 9:00 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jeffenon Father Charles Fischer. Pasiitr Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a m.. Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 HASTINGS GOD. 1674 ASSEMBLY OF West Sute Road. bell. Pastor Sunday School 9.30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Warship 10;45 a m Nursery pro- Ouz (ages 2 through 7 or fint ble School Aug 19*21. 10-11:30 Qaa (ages 8-12). Youth Mmmnei 9:00 Wedding Saturday. Aug. 31 7.-00 Shepherd Comm Wednesday. Sept. 4 — 10KX) Wordwmchen; 7:00 Sarah Circle HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHLTtCH. Comer Stale Rd and Bolt wood Si.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pacor. Rev Donald Brail. Awociate Putor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School. 10.45 Moro Jiaic groups in sarioui homes Coamci church office for info on theac Prayer and Bible rtudy at the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pauor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT- (tonal DoctnncA of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calling God's Pro­ Children and Friends Join us for the class hai fit* your needs 4 H. Mondays 6:304 00 pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500pm at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5 15 p.m at the Hidden Valley month 8.00 a.m . freewill offering. You arc invited and welcome INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall. 948-4045 Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.. Bible School; 10:30 a m.. Eveaiag Worahip; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. in home Bible rtudy Call for location - 623-3110. CHURCH OF THS NAZARENE, 1716 North Brt»d Randall Hartman, Pbmot School Hour; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m Even* Children FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 944-RXM Kevin Shockey, Senior Aduh Bible Study ■ No age limits. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Classes for all Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Wot- CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. C«r 6. -00 p.m 7. -00 p.m 700 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 700 p m . Adults Prayer practice. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 or 948 2667 Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in free Home Bible Study, please call for more details THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday •onhip 9:00 a tn and I0K5 a m Sunda> children * church Tuesda) prayer and (hare time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 pm Youth jrcxip meet* Wedne* day 6.30 p.m also Nursery available fix ail services Bring the whole familv ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101 St Andrew's is a part o< the Independent Anglican Chun) Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship childrens mimstry, youth group, adult (mall group ministry. leader ihip training. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banker, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WWN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPOiiATED Ot Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan Wednesday Prayer Bible HASTINGS - Mr. Emut N. Dunkclbergtrf Ben Payne construct frsl pastoral Johnsons Feld n 1950. but by Hasings Lons CM) Larry D. Jones HASTINGS - Mr. Bert A. Payne, age 83, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. September 10, 1996 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Payne wu born on April 25, 1913 at Imperial, Nebraska, the son of Gordon and Iva (Huber) Payne. He wu raised in Grand Rapids and attended Grand Rapids Schools, graduating in 1933 from Godwin High School and went on to attend Grand Rapids Junior College. He wu married to Mildred I. Olin on November 1, 1936 and moved to Hastings in 1943 from Grand Rapids. He was employed at the former Larke Buick and Chevrolet liealeship of Hastings for 29 years. He was a member of Hastings First Presbyte­ rian Church, Charter Member and Past Presi­ dent Hastings Lions Club, Charter Member Hastings Elks Lodge, former member of Hast­ ings Junior Chamber of Commerce, active in Hastings Band & Athletic Boosters for many years and many ocher community projects. He was preceded in death by two brothers, and two sisters. Mr. Payne is survived by his wife, Mildred; two daughters, Jackie (Ron) Lewis of Hastings, Janet (Sam) Mitchell of Puerta Vallana, Mexico; two sons, Bert Payne of San Ignacio, Belize, Tom (Lori) Payne of Creve Couer, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grand­ children; sister, Mae Walton of Grand Rapids. Visitation will be held Thursday. September 12, 1996 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Wren Funeral Home. Elks “Lodge Of Sorrow” will be conducted at 6:30 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 13,1996 at 11:00 AM at Hutings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Hutings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 945-3195 Worship, 1330 N praising. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p m. weekdays or all day weekends. FLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rmd. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor Stephen WngR: (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m . Wedneiday AWANA * “.......... 6:30-8:00 p.m. (3 yr old through PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings, Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. Thursday. Sept. 12 — 7:30 p.m. United Way "Kick Off" Breakfast - Hall; 300 p.m. 8: 00 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal. 9: 30 and 11:00 Morning Worship (9:30 Service u broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery ts pro­ a.m. Sunday Church School for all ages. 10 30 a.m. Coffee Hour; 11:50 am. Children's Church; 4:45 p m Middle School Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m. Orchestra rehearsal. 6:45 p.m. Senior High Youth Fellowship Monday. Sept 16 - —NOAH S ART PRE OPENS'***. 7:00 p.m. Trustees Board meeting tn the 12:00 noon Women s Luncheon ’hunday. Sept 19 - 3:00 p.m. Cadette Choir HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapen. Organist and Director of Musk and Christum Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar her free building with devmor to all floors Broadcau of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30a m . Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a.m . Worship 11:00 a.m with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4, and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8; Youth Fellowship 5:30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fami ly Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Activities starting 6:00 p.m. Fint Wednesday of month u Game tian Education Workshop with Naomi Garcia — Registration 9:00 a m. — workshop starts 9:30 a m. CROP WALK - Registratx* starts 1:00 p.m. — walk starts al 2:00 Mr. Dunkclberger was born on November 5; 1917 da Maple Grove Township. Barry County' the son of Daniel & Rosetta (Henryj Dunkclberger LAKE ODESSA - Maxine D. Charter, age 70, of Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday. September 3, 1996 at her residence. She was born June 7, 1926 in Lansing, the daughter of Leo and Gladys (Becker) Ebright. She retired in 1982 from Edgemont Park Pharmacy and moved to Lake Odessa She attended Nashville Baptist Church and wu a member of the Women of the Moose and the Eagles Aerie *3782 Woodland Ladies Auxiliary. She volunteered her time for the Barry County Commission on Aging. their winters in Arizona and their summers with her family in Lake Odessa. She was preceded in death by her husband. DeVera H. Charter in 1983. She is survived by three children, Judy McDiarmid of Lake Odessa. Sandi (Rob) Chaner-Wilson of Cocoa, Florida, and Dewey (Melinda) Charter of Lansing; four grandchil­ dren; two great grandchildren; her companion, Lyle Dunn, and many loving brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. , Funeral services were held Saturday, September 6, 1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry-Eaton County Hospice. 528 Beech St. Charlotte, Michigan or the American Cancer Society. RIALTO. CALIFORNIA - Lloyd C. Hammond, age 66, of Rialto, California, passed away Tuesday. August 27, 1996 at his residence. He was born in Hastings. He served in the United States Air Force. He was an auto body repairman for Center Chevrolet in San Bernardino, California from 1957 to 1970; he was an auto body instructor at San Bernardino Valley College from 1970 to 1993. He was a member of the Chevy Club of America; a member of American Legion Post 422 and the Elks Lodge of Fontana. California 12013. He is survived by his wife, Loraine D. (Armel) Hammond of Rialto. California; two daughters. Loma Ward of Cedarpines Park. California, and Linda Stewart of Moreno Valley. California; sister, Irene Pixley of Hick­ ory Comers; one granddaughter, Michelle Barren. Services were held on Friday, August 30, 1996. Burial took place at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. Family suggests memorials be made to the Boy’s State C/O American Legion Post 422, 848 S. Lilac Avenue, Rialto, California 92376 or the Kaiser Hospice Program. 9961 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California 92335. Arrangements were made by McNeamey Family Mortuary in Rialto, California. MONUMENT, COLORADO - Larry D. Jones, age 45 of Monument, Colorado, passed away Thursday, August 15, 1996 at his reiidcnce after an eight year battle with Leukemia. He was bora on August 1,1951 in Hastings to Duane and Maxine H. (Christiansen) Jones. He attended the Dowling country school, and graduated from Hastings High School. He then attended Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, receiving an A.S. in Electronics Technology in 1971 (graduating Cum Laude and received “Outstanding Engineering and Technology Student of the year award"). He received employment at Digital Equip­ ment Corporation in Manufacturing (1972) in Westminster, Massachusetts. In 1977 he trans­ ferred to the Salen New Hampshire facility where he was promoted to Software Engineer in 1980. While residing in various cities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire he also attended Boston University receiving an A.S. in Computer Science (1982 and an B.S. in Computer Science in 1983. Boston, Toronto, Canada, Portland, Oregon, and Anaheim, California (1980-1988). He also has been involved with several publications (1987-1992) and taught Pascal programming at Nathaniel Hawthorne College for several semesters. He received a bone marrow transplant at Dana Farber Cancer Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts (1988) which failed. In 1989. he was transferred to the Digital facility in Colorado Springs. Colorado. In 1995, again returned to Dana Farber for a new Cancer treatment which also failed. He married Patricia A. Gabriel at Dowling on December 22, 1970, she survives. Also surviving are daughters Jennifer Miller of Boise, Idaho, Kimberly Jones of Colorado Surviving in addition to his parrents are brothers, Gary D. Jones of Hastings, Kenneth L. Jones of Houston. Texas and a sister, Linda Henion of Durango, Colorado. He enjoyed woodworking, fiy fishing (also tying his own flies), alpine skii ig, mountain biking, motorcycling, photography, and astro- Cremation has taken place at his request Memorial services took place at Mountain Vijw Mortuary in Colorado Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dolores A. Flook HASTINGS - Mn. Dolores A. Flook, age 68, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mn. Flook was bom on June 1, 1928 at South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of LaVeme and Mildred (Mack) Stout. She wu raised in South Bend, Indiana and attended schools there, graduating in 1947 from St. Joseph's Academy. She came to Hast­ ings in 1960 from South Bend, Indiana. She wu married to James B. Flook on August 4, 1968. Mn. Rook was a homemaker. She wu a long time volunteer with the American Cancer Society, hobbies included sewing and bird watching. For the put six yean she had wintered in Lake Placid, Florida. She wu preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, James; two sons, John Wiley of South Bend, Indiana, Michael Wiley of Grand Rapids; two step­ daughters, Susan Rook of Oxford, and Kay Hook of Hastings; nine grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sister, Bernadette Williams of Springfield, Missouri. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, 1996 from 7:00*8:30 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 14, 1996 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Barryvillc Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospital. HASTINGS - Dena H. Winick. age 83, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, August 30, 1996, at Borgess Medical Center. Mrs. Winick was bom on August 19,1913 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Abraham and Bertha Epstein. She was a member of the BPW, and was active in the Democratic Party. She co-owned with her husband the Winick's store in Hast­ ings for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myer “Mike" Winick. She is survived by four children and spouses. Rhoda Mix. Cenda and Mart Hoogerland. Abra and Henry Genovaldi, and George and Kristi Winick; thirteen grandchildren; nine great­ grandchildren; one brother, Martin Epstein; one sister-in-law, Beatrice Epstein; several nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes Mrs. Winick’s body was donated to the University of Michigan. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to Pennock Hospi­ tal Foundation, Hastings or the Congregation of Moses, Kalamazoo. Funeral arrangements were made by Betzler Funeral Home, Kalamazoo County and attended the Dunham School.; He served in the Army Air Corps during World War 2. He wu married to Melva Tobias, the marriage ended in divorce. He then married Marlene P. Porter on March 1. 1957. Mr. Dunkclberger owned and operated the former “Dunk’s"Photography and Music Store in Nashville for several years, he engaged is farming and retired from the Marywood Coun­ try Club in Battle Creek where he worked u a caretaker for many years. Mr. Dunkclberger wu a well known area musician, playing several musical instruments for various occasions over the years. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; three sons, Kenneth Dunkclberger of Dowling, Melvin Dunkclberger of Middleville, Marlin Dunkclberger of Hastings; two daughters, Sheryl Tobias of Nashville, Jean Dunkclberger of Hastings; several grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, September 13, 1996 from 12.00 noon until 2.-00 PM at the Wren Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held Friday, September 13,1996 at 3:00 PM. at the Union Cemetery near Lacey with Reverend Edna Miller officiating. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. DELTON - Dorothy A. Hughes, age 61, of Delton, passed away on Friday, September 6, 1996 at her residence. Dorothy wu born on February 5, 1935 in (Wagonmaker) Ritchie. She graduaied from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1952. She was employed for several yean by Delton-Kellogg Schools, Pennock Hospital, Dr. Pryor’s Office in Hastings as a receptionist; review coordinator at Southwestern Michigan Health Care Review, and was presently; employed at Michigan Peer Revie^ Organization. the Delton and the Thumb Area Choruses of Sweet Adelines International, Incorporated. She was active as a youth at Bethany Reformed Church in Kalamazoo and later years attended Faith United Methodist Church in Delton.: singing, gardening, traveling and cooking.! Dorothy wu preceded in death by ha parents and her husband, Robert Hughes id 1980. Dorothy is survived by two sons, Patrick (Karen) Hughes of Kentwood and Michael Hughes of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren, Amy Jo, Ashley and Courtney; one sister and ie of Climax. Robert W. (Sharon) Ritchie ot Kalamazoo; aunt, Dorothy Spealman ot Kala­ mazoo; acveral niece*, nephew* and couaina. A Memorial Service wu held Monday, September 9,1996 at the Faith United Method­ ist Church in Delton with the Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Private interment will follow at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church or Sweet Adelines International. Arrangements were made by William^ Funeral Home in Delton. { Salome I. Cabbage GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs Silome Cabbage, 96, of Grind Rapids and formerly. Ripids. Mn Cabbage an bora on February 20, 1900 in Seneca County. O’*0. deujlser a Chariea a«l Mary (Romberger) Kiaaebertt She waa raiaed in Seneca County am attended the achoola there. She waa married to the Reverend Lenr Cabbage on August 4, 1925 and he precede her in death on January 1, 1*75. Mrs Cabbage and her huabend being at ordained Pastor served in several churchc during his forty year ministry and lived in uun< communities including: Celina. Ohio; in Connecticut; Findley. Ohio; Homer. Decatur, •nd Milan. She moved to Hutinga in 1980 and has resided >t MJ. Clark retirement home in Grard Rapids since January of 1992. She was a member of Peoples Presbyterian Church of Milan and the P.E.O. of the church. She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Margaret Cabbage; and one sister. She is survived by one daughter, Mary and Robert Cary of Hastings; two sons, ML Cubbage of Bamngion, Rhode Island and Charles and Patricia Cubbage of Paw Paw; nine grandchildren; and eighteen great­ grandchildren. There will be do funeral home visitation, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 14. 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Peoples Presbyterian Church in Milan with the Reverend Reinhard Kraus officiating. Burial will take place at the Green Lawn Cemetery in Tiffin, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Peoples Presbyterian Church of Milan. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �Tha Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1996 — Page 7 00010201008300020102020000000200020200000200 NEWS Social News I L.________ ___ _ __ ______ Richard Brodbeck, showing some of his 30 Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk certificates. They begin with 1962 and the latest come from the excursion earlier this month. United Brethren Church will hold a Teen Challenge, beginning at 6 p.m. Teen Challenge is a Christian growth and development program that works primarily with drug abusers, alcoholics and others with life-controlling problems. The ministry of Teen Challenge began with David Wilkerson in New York City in 1958. He began to work with teen gang members, drug addicts, alcoholics and prostitutes. The story was told in the movie ’The Cross and the Switchblade.” Since 1958, there have been 126 Teen Challenge centers established across the United States, including one in western Michigan. Students will be sharing their life stories in the program Sunday in Woodbury, and how they experienced a total life change by accepting Jesus Christ as their persona) forgiver and leader. The church is located at 216 Maple St. in Woodbury. Reyes couple marks 45th anniversary Hookers to observe 60th anniversary John and Beatrice Hooker of 4018 Kalamazoo Drive, Wayland, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open bouse oa Sunday, Sept 22, at Leighton United Methodist Church, 4180 2nd St., Caledonia, At 3 p.m. there will be a renewal of vows followed by a program. From 4 to 5:30 p.m. will be food and fellowship. No gifts, please. Rudy and Annie Reyes celebrated their an­ niversary on Sept 8. 1996. Their family will be holding an open house in honor of this oc­ casion on Sept. 28 from 1-4 p.m. at the Apostolic Church on Marsh Road. Orangeville. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend. The couple have six children. 17 grand­ children and three great grandchildren. For more information, call the Rev. Brian Allbright at 374-7887. Believe it or not. on Aug. 30 of this year. Pastor Ben Herring began his sixth year at Woodgrove Brethren/Christian Parish. It seems such a short time ago that he came lo our community. The church is a busy and active one, with many projects and activities always happening. Congratulations to both the church and Rev. Ben. The ambulance dinner at Cunninghams* Acre Sunday drew 170 people. Debby Jousma of Elm Road, Lake Odessa, won the raffle and will receive the gorgeous quilt they have been showing for many weeks. It is really the most beautiful quilt I have seen since Clementine Rearigh quit making quilts several years ago. I could have bought all the tickets but one and not have won it, but that didn’t stop me from drooling every time I saw it. HOMEOWNERS! (Q Uvtng from paymeck lo paycnecki LOANS BY PHONE AAA “OTfrK* WrOBADCaL HASTINGS Varsity Jackets blue & gold school logo design Items now on sale al: Mid Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear & Tanning Salon 121 E. Orchard. Delton DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Modern, progressive office seeking high­ ly motivated person for full time position. Applicant must be friendly &. enjoy working with people. Dental background preferred. Send resume to: Gordon-Strong to wed Sept. 14 Thayers to celebrate 25th anniversary Richard and Gerry Thayer were mamed on Sept. 17, 1971. They will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday. Sept. 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. at their residence. Friends and family arc welcome to join in lo celebrate this happy occasion. Gladys Crooks marks 104 years Mrs. Gladys Crooks was bom and raised in the Langston area near Greenville, MI. She is part American Indian. All of her family lived and died in that area. Her mother. Heneritta Ellsworth, lived to be 98. She knew Green­ ville when it was one log store and two log homes Gladys came to the Hastings area in 1972 and made her home with her son-in-law and daughter Arthur and Margaret Nelson. She was in good health al 80 years. Just before her 99th year she entered Tcndcrcarc. Gladys was good at reciting poetry in her day and still able to recently. She had less than eight grades schooling, but was an excellent reader and speller. Gladys has 12 grandchildren, three step grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren Jo Ann Marie Gordon and Steven Ernest Strong arc engaged. Parents of the couple arc Mr. and Mrs. Russell K. Gordon of Clinton Township and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Strong of Hastings. The bride-to-be graduated from Chippewa Valley High School and has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Oakland Universi­ ty. She is an accounting coordinator for the automotive industry. The prospective groom graduated from Hastings High School and has a bachelors degree in landscape architecture from Michigan State University. He is a construc­ tion operations manager for a commercial landscape firm. Jo Ann and Steven are planning a September 14 wedding in Macomb Township. Kevin Alton Wood. Hastings and Sherry Lynn Steele, Hastings Jason Gordon Wilkins. Hastings and Kelly Jo Pritchard. Middleville. David Shaun Dunklee. Hastings and Kathem Ann VanBuren. Hastings. Stephen George Martucio. Conesus. New York and Anita Louise Otis. Plainwell. Rick Leroy Ogden. Hastings and Julie Jo Bdo. Hastings. Bradly Scoct Thayer. Dowling and Cara Lynn Wasolaskus. Dowling. David Bruce Meek. Middleville and Pamela Kay Hubbert, Middleville Dennis Raymond Bernard. Dowling and Robin Lynn Weeks. Dowling. Keith J. Ramsey . Delton and Nicole Liane Lindsley. Delton c/o |-Ad Graphics Ad# 481 P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 home. I felt like I had been gone for at least a week and was glad to get home, but I enjoyed every minute of the little trip. New books al the library include “Sudden Prey" by John Sandford and "Executive Orders" by Tom Clancy, which hit the top of the best-seller list the week it was released and is still there. We also have three new large print books purchased with funds donated by the Woodland Eagles Auxiliary. They are “Exclusive" by Sandra Brown, "Rosehaven” by Catherine Coulter and "Killer Pancake” a new gourmet mystery by Diane Mott Davidson. “The Wedding” by Julie Garwood also arrived recently. I have read all of these books except the Tom Clancy, which had people waiting for it, and I enjoyed each of them. The Woodland Township Board met Monday evening last week in the historic town hall. Tom Clark the fire chief, reported the fire department had assisted at two auto accidents and been called out to help clear the road when a tree was down. He said they have some new radios. Jim Wickham, cemetery sexton, reported he had put 1,100 pounds of fertilizer on the cemetery grass in three different applications The board authorized him to buy seed and replant several areas. The board also approved planting three trees discussed in April. Board members decided to get prices from two different recycling companies because the one they had been using had suddenly gone up over 500 percent. Tom Niethamer asked the board to consider putting some plastic shields over the antique glass in the building's windows, and they agreed to find out what it would cost. Two churches will be holding a special event Sunday evening. Sept. 15. Woodland United Methodist Church has arranged a series of Sunday evening concerts, to be called "September Blessings.” This Sunday. Sept. 15. Mark and Nola Payne and Friends will offer an evening of contemporary Christian music and worship at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 22, the Western Michigan Teen Challenge Choir with Sister Sue Seals will lead a worship service with song and drama. This will start at 6:30 p.m. The Clarkson Band, with country and contemporary gospel music and witness, will appear Sunday, Sept. 29. also at 6:30. A free-will offering will support each group. Also this Sunday evening. Woodbury ,38a t ty Voan/y For your inxtir.uKv twill Farmers Insurance Group Check our new Autol Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50 + drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. RENTAL R)NMlYaM«BXMM)MffYCn 616-623-8340 r GARY BEGG, LUTCF A*errt BRIDES CARY BEGG AGENCY We create wedding packages designed Just tor your special day. Auto., Homa, Ufa Commercial • Tuxedos Rental • Floor Candetabras * Backdrops • Kneeling Bench • Tents • Titles ■ Chairs • Cloth Linens • Plastic Table Covers • Bride a Groom Champagne Flutes • Unity Candles • Guest Books • Garters • Wedding Cake Tops • Fountains • China • Etc. • Etc. Tour n vnrrf fs our 1 a S Ihctvgm Hastings Ml «0H nerbi.r Fax. 945-4454 945-9914 fatty" 945-5588 2166 W. Gun Lake Rd., Hastings (Behind Cltgo A next to Bob’s Gun A Tackle) o T- Jggi,, Condominium For Sale 3 • Completely Finished • 2 Bedroom • Fully Carpettd • Ceramic Tile Entry • Gas Fireplace • Air Conditioned • Attached Garage 1-1/2 Bath • Beautiful Oak Cabinets • Main Floor Laundry • Cathedral Ceiling • Much Much More! ‘107,500"" Call for Appointment Today! 945-4776 g A Deretormenf l'r I uMKi St Phase II IwinifBaif I �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE D^oult having bwn mode in the condition* ol o certoin mortgog*. mode the 29th doy of December 1994. executed by EVERELL K. BROWN ond VALERIE I. BROWN hutbond ond wife, of 11048 Wildwood Rood Shelbyville Michigan 49344 9673 at Mortgagor. to MAINSTREET SAV INGS BANK (formerly Hotting* Saving* ond Loan) of 20' E. State Street. Hotting*. Ml 49058 a* Mo. tgogee. and recorded in the Office ol the Regitter of Deed* for Borry County. Michigan on December X. 1994 in Liber 622 of mortgage*, on Page 222. which mortgage there it claimed ot the dale of this notice One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Five ond 22/IX 25.385 22) Dollar* for principal ond inlerett ond per diem in­ terest from the dote of August 13. 1996. at the rote of 10.00% percent, no tuit or proceeding at low or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by told mor­ tgage. and the power of sale In sold mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of default. Notice I* hereby given that on Thursday. September 19, 1996. at 1:00 p.m. at the East front door ol the Courthouse of the City of Hostings Michigan, that being the place lor holding the foreclosure soiet for the County of Borry. there will be offered for tale ond sold to the highest bid­ der, at public auction of venue, for the purpose of satisfying the amount* due and unpaid upon so.d mortgage, together with interest thereon at (10.00%) percent per annum, ond os otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs ond charges for sole, including the attorney fee* os provided by low in said mortgage the lands ond premises in said mortgage mentioned and described os follows, to-wit lot 25 ond the vacated alley odjocent to the East side thereof, also the Westerly 5 feet of Lot 24. The Elms. Section 8. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. Together with an easement occess to Gun Lake described a* commencing at the Southwesterly comer of said Lot 16: thence Northerly along the West line of sold Lol 16 to the waterline of Gun Lake: thence 8 feet Easterly along the North line of Lot 16: thence Southerly to a point on the South line of said Lot 16 located 10 feet Easterly of the place of beginning: thence Westerly along the South line of Lot 16 to the place of beginning. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A3240 M.C.L. Section 600.3240 (1948) is six (6) month*. Dated August 13. 1996 SIEGEL. HUDSON GEE 8 YOUNG5MA By: Robert J. Longstreet (53546) 607 N Broadway Hostings. MJ 49058 (616)945-3495 (9/12) Default having been mode in the tsrm* ond con dition* of a certain mortgage mode by Chorles ond Juella Lindsey, husband and wile. of Freeport Michigan (Mortgagor) to Household Realty Cor pocation (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated January 26. 1989 and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds for the County ol Barry State of Michigan, on March 3. 1989 In Liber 479 on pope 257. Barry County Records on which mor tgage there I* claimed lo be due at the date of this notice the sum of 181.921.77 including interest at the rote of 12.250% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned os provided lor in said mortgage ond no suit or proceedings ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or ony port thereof NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan In such cose made ond provided, notice I* hereby given that on the 4th day of Oc­ tober. 1996 ot 10:00 o'clock A.M.. the undersigned will: at the east door entrance to the courthouse in Hostings. Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the premise described in sold mortgage, or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, ond all legal cost*, charge* ond expense*, including the attorneys fee* allow­ ed by law. ond also ony sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest in the premise*. Which sold premise* ore described a* follows The land referred to is situated in the County of Borry. Township of Irving. State of Michigan, is described os follows: That port of the Northwest 1Z4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irv­ ing Township. Borry County. Michigan Described as: Commencing al the Northeast comer of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 at a point North 90 degrees East 1318.58 feet from the North 1 /4 comer of said section, thence South 0 degree* 19 minutes 21 seconds West 346 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4. thence South 90 degrees West 469 feet to a point 850 feet East of the West line of said Northeast 1 /4. thence North 0 degrees 23 minutes X seconds East 346 feet parallel with sold West line Northeast 1/4, thence North 90 degrees East 468-58 feet to the place of beginning, *ub(ect to a right of way for highway purposes over the North X feet thereof. TAX ID *08-008-015-004-X Commonly known as 3255 Sisson Rood. The redemption period shall bo six month* from the date of such sale unless the property I* deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the dote of »uch sale. Dated: August 12. 1996 Household Finance Corporation III Richard I. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee X Bloomfield HHf* Forkwoy. Suite 100 Bloomfield Hills. Michigan 48304 2945 (810)645-6415 If you or your company has not yet pledged to the United Way Campaign, YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Approved preliminary Hidden Hollow* Estate 41 Emily Harrison (9/12) .Do// Mofctj GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE! September 17th, 18th & 19th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PAM’S CREATIONS 1345 Iroquois, Hastings For more information call 616-948-8442 fabrics (9/19) poll supPv,eS Ann Landers Shake on it Dear Readers: At least 5.000 letters have arrived asking. “What is a Michigan hand­ shake?" It’s a firm, no-nonsense grasp that means "goodbye” and lets the recipient know you really mean it. Stroke result Dear Ann Landers: I am a faithful reader and am often amazed at the incredible job you do of educating, supporting and occasionally straightening out your readers. Now and then, however, you fall short. Your advice to “Palm Desert" needs to be rethought. She said her husband. "Clyde.” had propositioned her 47-year-old daughter. Apparently, the man had done nothing inap­ propriate in their 35 years of marriage, but he had suffered a stroke two years before he made the pass. His neurologist, however, in­ sisted that Clyde knew exactly what he was doing. Ann. it is very likely that Clyde's poor judgment was indeed due to his stroke. Neurologists generally are not trained in brain-behavior relationship, just as counselors are not trained in the physiology or pathology of the brain. Clyde and his wife need the ser­ vices of a neuropsychologist. There are many "walking wounded” out there who have been pronounced OK by a neurologist. Then, the patient suddenly behaves in a bizarre manner and everyone is shocked. Please, Ann. you reach millions every day. Tell these family members of stroke victims to seek the help of a trained neuropsychologist. They can call the American Psychological Association or the National Academy of Neuropsychology for a specialist in their area. — Ph D in Ventura. Calif Dear Ventura: Thanks for the input. And now i’ll probably hear from dozens of neurologists saying they are better qualified than neuropsychologists to make this kind of diagnosis. The readers now have opinions from both sides and can make their own decision. A woman’s work Dear Ann Landers: This is for “Bottomed Out in Detroit." who thinks he has changed more diapers than any ocher man in the world. It appears he wants special recognition for this NEWS, NEWS NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY CO11...948-8051 If You Are 55 or Older You Are Eligible to Attend! Let Us Show You How To: * Provide for your own financial security first; * Leave a legacy for those you love the most; * Give your grandchildren a future to remember; . * Generously provide for your favorite church or charity. Thursday, Sept. 19 at 2:00 p.m. County Seat Lounge 128 S. Jefferson; Hastings For Your Reservation Please Call 945-4255 LEGAL NOTICE outstanding accomplishment. If more men were involved in caring for and raising their children, this would not seem like such an extraordinary feat. Women have been doing it for centuries with very little or no recognition. So let’s hear it for all the women who have cooked the meals, done the laundry. cleaned the house, mowed the lawn, painted the bathrooms, sewed curtains and clothes, assisted with homework, done the marketing, helped at school functions, coordinated the kids' parties, shopped for Christmas and bir­ thday gifts, done the banking and bill paying, decorated homes, weeded the garden, took care of the family pets, handled repairs, nurs­ ed the sick, soothed hurt feelings, chauffeured the kids to sports, dance classes and music lesson*, provided all or part of the family in­ come — and also changed diapers. All this after carrying the baby for nine months and then giving birth, which is not exactly a day at the beach. Changing an estimated 15,000 diapers doesn't look so awesome in the overall pic­ ture. So. "Bottomed Out," instead of looking for glory, turn to the women in your life (your wife, mother, sister, grandmother) and say thank you. Not only do they deserve it, they have earned it. — Accolades to the Women From Out West. Dear Out West: That deafening racket you hear is the applause of millions of female readers. Thanks for the well-earned accolades. ‘Making it?’ Dear Ann Landers: I am a 17-year-old guy. a high school senior with fairly decent grades. They aren't quite good enough for Harvard. Yale, Dartmouth or Notre Dame, but to be honest with you. I'm not sure I want to go to any of those schools anyway. In fact. I’m not sure I want to go to college at all. My folks tell me that without a college education, a person can't make it in today's world. That brings me to another point. What does "making it” mean? My dad and two of my uncles have "made it." but they have ulcers and migraine headaches and don't seem very happy to me. You can probably tell from this letter that I am at loose ends. Can you give me some help? — Unfocused in South Bend, Ind. Dear South End: Even though you don't consider yourself "focused," you sound to me like a fairly level-headed fellow. I just finished reading a book that is tailormade for you. It contains dozens of LAND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, SECTION 15. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 396 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 297 FEET THENCE EAST 396 FEET. THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) In which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 5, 1996 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF PA Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (10/3) ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Wagidar Mwtm< Sept. 3. 1996 ot 7:X p.m. Board members all present. Also present: Fire Chief Boulter Cnty Comm Newman ond 3 citizens. Fire Dept, report received. 3 amendments to pension plan approved Bill* read and approved Darlene Harper Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (9/12) EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! Slow quitting ; Dear Ann Landers: I've read many letters in your column about nicotine addicts. I had i pack-a-day problem 30 yean ago and can relate. I tried to quit three times and failed! Then, 1 read an article about a method to quit smoking — one cigarette at a time — and decided to try it. I usually smoked my first cigarette as sooa as 1 got up in the morning. So I stopped smok-> ing that first cigarette and then smoked a* much as 1 normally did the rest of the day. After a week. I no longer had a desire to smoke that first cigarette, so I started on my second of the day. which was right after breakfast. I still smoked as much as I wanted the rest of the day. After about two weeks. I was ready to quit the third cigarette. After another three weeks, 1 went to the fourth. This process went on for about six months, until I gave up my final cigarette of the day. I haven't smokied for over 30 years. I believe this process worked because 1 changed my smoking pattern gradually and didn't feel deprived. If my letter helps just ooe person stop smoking. 1 will be very happy. —» O.B., Brooksville, Fla. * Dear O.B.: And so will I. Your letter could save lives. Bless you * A Gesn of the Day: Best definition of a cynic: A person who spends months searching for an honest man and then asks him if he stole the lantern. 4 An alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone you love? "Alcoholism: How to Recongize It, How to Deal With h, Hon to Conquer !t" will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money, order for S3.75 (this includes postage and. handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers, P.O.' Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1996 CreMars Syndicate, Inc. ,i •! 4 Lake Odessa NEWS .a MORTGAGE BALE Robert A. Tremain and Associates. P.C. is at­ tempting to collect a debt and ony information ob­ tained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LOUIS F. WISNIEWSKI and PAMELA J WISNIEWSKI. HUS BAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mor tgage*. doted July 19. 1989. ond recorded on July 28. 1989. in Uber 485. on page 670. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said mor­ tgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF IA. AN IOWA CORPORATION now known a* GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF PA by an assignment doled August 3. 1989, ond recorded on August 14. 1989. In Liber 486. on page 799. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there I* claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of forty-six thousand seven hundred fifty four and 75/IX Dollars ($46,754.75). including interest at 1l.0X% per annum. , Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond op proved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises! or some part of them, ot public vendue, ot the Borry County Courthouse. Hosting*. Ml. ot 11:X a.m. on October 17. 1996. Said premise* ore situated In TOWNSHIP OF IRVNG. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described fascinating autobiographies by young people who. like you. didn't want to go right to col* lege from high school because they, too, were undecided about what they wanted to do wit!) their lives. After you read what these young people have written, you will feel much more comfortable about your indecision. The book offers several attractive alternatives to going directly to college from high school. These young people wanted more adventure and time to explore their options. The name of the book is "Taking Time Off." The publisher is Noonday Press. The authors arc Colin Hall and Ron Lieber. The price is S12 (in Canada. $16.75). PS. Hall took two years off after finishing high school and recently graduated from Amherst Col­ lege. Lieber, who went directly to Amherst, now works for Fortune magazine, and Hall is with Morgan Stanley, a top-notch investment firm in New York. My advice is run. don’t walk, to your bookstore today. If they don't have "Taking Time Off." ask them to order it and phone you when your copy comes in. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Thursday. Sept 12. at Lake Manor for a program by Harold Stannard with some of his collection of stories of unusual elections — a very timely topic for this presidential election year. Central United Methodist Church had a double observance Sunday. United Methodist Women’s Day was highlighted during the worship service with members having roles as ushers, readers and planners of parts of the service. The pastor. Emmett Kadwell, related stories of the struggles of early women's groups with their Ladies* Aid Societies, which gave help to those in need, especially during the Civil War years. and their continu­ ing aid to others through their effective organizations to the forming of Sunday schools which were often the forerunners of churches. At the same time, women of New England started missionary societies to send help to women and children of India and China over (often) the protests of the male clergy. Their fund-raising efforts were often in selling meals. Central’s Aid Society made a pledge of $1.000 when a new church was to be built in 1904. and most of the money came from 25-cent chicken dinners. By contrast the women of the church now pay in excess of $22 million toward mission causes each year on the national level. During Central’s post-service time there was a family potluck to highlight the fall start of church school classes. Following the boun­ tiful meal, people were invited to tour the classrooms, to see the newly partitioned rooms on the second floor of Fellowship Hall and then to partake of a pig out with ice cream and toppings in a plastic trough. Dishes and spoons were provided so one could dig in wherever in the trough the mix looked best. More than 80 attended. One welcome visitor was Crystal Howard of Woodland who attended with granddaughter Nancy Stowell. Roger and family. Crystal was longtime church librarian and a very active member of UMW. The parents of Bob Kruisenga attended church and dinner with their son’s family. They have recently moved from the beach area of Muskegon to North Shores in the city’s southeast area. Mrs. David Allis, daughter Dawn Reser and children attended the Saturday afternoon 50th anniversary reception for David's sister. Phyllis Kurtz, and husband Stanley at Calvary Baptist Church at Webberville. Gordon Carlock and mother also attended as cousins of the groom. Bonnie Mattson and children have sold their home on Fourth Avenue and have moved to an apartment in the Waverly school district on Lansing's west side. Bonnie is employed in the Lansing postal system. A drive on nearly any rural road brings sur­ prises, with new housing popping up almost overnight. Likely the most prolific growth in Odessa Township is on Jackson Road and Clinton Trail. In adjacent Campbell Township. Elm Road just a mile farther west than Jackson, also has new housing units abounding Next Monday, Sept. 16 will be the monthly day for pickup of brush and tree clippings. Mn. Royal (Helen) Haller of Bliss Road to' to be honored at West Berlin Wesleyan Church on Sept. 15 during the 11 a.m. wor­ ship service for her 45 yean of service to the church through teaching, superurtendency of the junior department, organ playing. Wesleyan Women work, piano accompani­ ment and other roles. The church alio to honoring her with a dinner at a Grand Rapids restaurant Sept. 12. A light rain with some thunder and lightn­ ing was most welcome in the early hours of Monday. For weeks there had been too little' rainfall to measure. The result was glorious days, with beautiful warm weather, which made ideal conditions for picnics and outdoor work. At the same time, most people were wishing for rain, even if it came in daytime hours. Last week's local newspapers related that certain florists were taking on the tradition begun in 1994 by a florist in Mississippi to give away roses on "Good Neighbor Day.’* This year. 22,000 FTD participants each gave away 1,000 roses with the idea that each customer keep one rose and give away the* others to 11 people who might not yet be » friend. Swift's Flower Shop was one of the 22,000. All 82 dozen were given away by 11 a.nC After that, seven people called to see if the of-* fer was still good and more than 40 came into the shop and found they were a bit too late. A‘ Hastings florist shop reported that their free roses were gone in just one hour. Flower, power to you! The Lake Odessa High School class of 195F celebrated iu 45th anniversary with a reunioR on Aug. 17 at Cunninghams* Acre as guests, of Dean and Viola Cunningham. A buffet din­ ner was served. Dak Bartlett conducted the . business meeting. Ernie Rivera played his guitar and sang two songs. A moment of silence was observed for deceased classmates Betty Wolfe Geiger rea< the class poem, which had been written by th£ late Dclora Dodge for the 1951 yearbook. Betty Geiger and Duane Yager designed A game for those present using two blocks of Fourth Avenue and guessing which stores were where in 1951. Il brought back a lot of memories. There were 63 present, including teacher Grace Mohney. along with Laurel Garlinger and the Cunninghams, who were the chaperones on the senior trip. Classmate* arrived from California. Colorado, Florida and many locations in Michigan. Being 8‘ c lose-knit class, there was much love and laughter shared all evening. Betty Geiger and Betty Peacock Careyalong with their committee of Dak Bartlett. Duane Yager and Joyce Haskins Waite are id ready planning for the 5O-year reunion. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12. 1996 — Page 9 — ■ From Time to Time... iS*7" —____ 5( > I?ANGEVILLET-.2 V.r1h |Lmc*I0U'mi • I The Diary of Eugene Wilcox (Part 2) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Wilcox family, after living in Wiseonain. Stanwood and Freeport, moved to Orangeville Township, Barry County. The exact date is unknown, but ue can surmise that it was after 1873 and poor to 1886. when Eugene married Martha Mattie Brezee when he ws 31 yean old. The Wilcox family consisted of James Leonard and Man Wood Wilcox. Eugene. Edwin and Edward (twins). Frank. Elmer. Nettie and Ida. They located on a farm south of Gun Lake on what is now known as Marsh Road. in Section 8. Orangeville Township. Eugene and Mattie Brezee Wilcox built a house. It appears on the Wilcox property in Section 8 and the 1895 plat map shows two houses on the farm. Brother Frank Wilcox must have been farming in Baltimore Township in 188** because he tells about go­ ing there. say .ng overnight and bringing some pigs back to the Orangeville farm The Wilcox diary, while sometimes repetitive, (and isn't life frequently repetitive?) gives a day-by-day sketch of what it was like to farm in early Michigan. The young couple was starting out on their own. building a house, furnishing it, building up a flock of chickens, buying a milk cow. bor­ rowing farm equipment from the neighbors, exchanging labor and a description of how the work was done. Marking com and potato rows with a wooden marker, which was drawn across the field by manpower, was a common practice. The use of a drag to break up the clods of earth on newly plowed ground, the harrow, a type of drag was used. He describes using a roller to smooth out and cover the oats after they are planted Cutting hay with a scythe as well as a mower and raking and stacking the hay. He gives a glimpses of the chores, milking a cow, setting hens to reproduce the chicken flock, shearing sheep, making butter and he tells that Mattie was a school teacher. The diary continues: August 1887 Aug. 1. We helped Father fix fence, then we went to the marsh. Aug. 2. We worked on the marsh. Drew two loads of hay home. Took cow to Reed's. $3. (Reed probably had a bull available for breeding purposes). Aug. 3. Drew hay and washed wagon. Aug. 4. Got shirting. 60 cents. Stockings. 15 cents. Got of H.E. Moore, pair of boots. $4. Went to Mid­ dleville. got groceries, paid Otto Bros. S224M. Arid R/Yom« $6 Aug. 5. Built fence and helped get out fence posts for Father. Aug. 6. Drew out posts. Fixed fence. Took panel wagon home. Aug. 7. Watched fire and ditched. Own and Mother Brezee came here. Aug. 8. Dug post holes and set posts for fence on the road Got cotton of Net­ tie. 1 Vi yds. Aug. 9. Fixed fence, drew posts. Mattie had horse and took Mother Brezee to Blanchard. Aug. 10. Finished fence on road. Aug. 11. Father and I went to look after sheep, then we went fishing. Caught 9¥t pounds. Aug. 12. Pulled weeds and drew wood. Aug. 13. Fixed bam floor. Brought some board home and put them overhead in house Thrashed oats. Aug. 14. Staid at home. It rained. Aug. 15. Cut wood at the house. Aug. 16. Cut grubs in forenoon. Cut some wood for Father in afternoon. Aug. 17. Cut grubs and chored around Aug. 18. Plow­ ed in forenoon Hauled wood in afternoon Paid Mattie $5.10. Aug. 19. Plowed in fore­ noon. Cut wooJ and chored around in after­ noon. Aug. 20. Plowed in forenoon, cut wood and chored around in afternoon. Got of Nettie $12. Aug. 21. Staid at home, watched fire. Chas Morell came here. Aug. 22. Helped father cut fence blocks and fix Drew rails and built fence. Mother Brezee and Mattie and I went to Blanchard on business. Mattie got school order. Forty miles to H. Aug. 23. Plowed for rye. Aug. 24. Plowed and helped father cut and split 52 fence sakes. Aug. 25. Plowed and drew stakes and rails. Aug. 26. Finished plowing, went to town. Aug. 27. Draged in forenoon and went to Morg Potter's in afternoon. Horses got away. We came home to look for them. Aug. 28. Came home. Bought 20 sheep of Morg. Aug. 29. Drilled rye. 1/2 day and helped Frank Payne 1/2 day. He helped me 1/2 day. Aug. 30. Helped Frank Payne on marsh Walter Brown came here. Mr. Payne finished drilling rye for me. He worked 1/2 day. Got 2 bu . and 3 pecks of rye at Payne's. Aug. 31. Helped Frank Payne on marsh 3/4 day. Orangeville Grist Mill. September 1887 Sept I. rolled rye ground. Sept. 2. Went to Morgan Potter's after sheep Got 20 at $1.50 per head Took Mother Brezee $30. Sept 3. Cut com. Went to Edward's after oil to mark sheep. Sept. 4, Mattie and I went to Blan­ chard. Sept. 5. Cut com and took Mattie to Lebaron's and to Chas. Monel's after her schor i money. Sept. 6. Cut com and went to Hastings. Edwin went with me. Sept. 7. Cut com. Sept. 8. Cut com. Had Mattie and Kale pick up apples. Sept. 9. Cut and drew rails for pig pens Sept. 10. Cut com and pulled beans. Sept. 11. Mattie and 1 went to Morgan Pot­ ter's. Sept. 21. Finished cutting com and finished pulling beans. Then Mattie and I went to Edwin's. Sept. 13. Edwin and I went to Allegan after lumber. Got 132 ft. of siding. 50 ft. of comish Sept. 14. Mattie and I came home from Edwin's and unloaded lumber Sept. 16. Took 3 bu. of poutoes to town. $2.40. Went to Middleville. Took 8Mt at 20 cents per bu. to dryer. 2 bu. at 8 cents apples. $1.86. Got flour. 100 lbs $2.40. sugar, tea. coffee, oil nails. Sept. 17. Helped Father log. then Mattie and I went to sec about a school. Stopped at Edward's and look them along. Sept. 18. Cut wood and Edward came here. Sept. 19. Helped Edward cut corn. Sept. 20. Edward helped me work on buuse. Sept. 21. Logged part of forenoon. Worked on house Edward helped. Went lo E's in evening after barrel Sept 22. Worked on house. Edward helped Hook ate dinner here I went to town in evening after tea. 10 cents Sept. 23. Work­ ed on house. Edward helped. Sejx. 24. Work­ ed on house and Edward helped Mattie. Went to town after nails Sept. 25. Father and I went to Chalkers after cider I went to Ed­ wards Sept. 26. Mattie and I went to Morg Potter's. Helped ra'Je bam. Sept. 27. Came home from Potter's and cut wood. Sept. 28. Cut wood. Edward and Mrs. Jordan were here. Sept. 29. Finished siding house. Father went to Middleville. He got 19 lbs. paint at 39 cents per lb.. 4 gal of oil and 55 cents a gal Sept. 30. Painted house. Hook came here. October 1887 Oct. 1. Rained Saturday. Staid at home, but hvsked 4 baskets of com Oc t 2. Walter and I went to William Brezee*s and to Kelley's and to Bolter's to sec Guy (Brezee). Oct. 3. Cut wood and poles. Oct. 4, Cut wood and poles. Hook came here. I went to Middleville with him to see Wm. Cab. Oct. 5, Drew poles Mrs Tom Powers came here and Miss Clara Nichols called. Mattie went to town for me. Oct. 6. Helped Frank Payne thresh 3/4 of a day. Worked on com crib the rest of day. Oct. 7. Worked on com crib Mattie had horse to go and see Guy. He came home with her. Oct. 8. Father and I picked up a load of apples. 1 chored around the rest of the day. Oct. 9. Staid at home. Went to town and husked com for pig Oct. 10. Helped Edward husk com. Oct. II. Helped Edward husk com. Mattie and Guy came after me. Oct. 12. Helped Ed­ ward husk com and Mattie came after me. Oct 13. Helped Edward husk com. Came home, found Manic hung. (Her death cer­ tificate reads "Suicide by hanging ") Oct. 14. Staid at home. R. Youngs to cash. $5. Frank came here, let me have $8.25. Oct. 15. Went to funeral. Oct. 16. Went to Morg Pot­ ter's. Oct. 17. Went to Hastings and to Morg Potter's. Staid all night. Oct. 18. Came home and husked com. Edward and father helped A bean huller. circa 1890. Map of Orangeville Township, 1895 showing the area in which the Wilcox family lived and worked. Burpee’s Apple Dryer. Yankee Springs. Oct. 19, Husked com. Edward and Father helped. Frank came here. Oct. 20. Frank, Ed­ ward. Father and 1 husked com. Got of Frank 10 cents. Oct. 21. We all husked com until it stormed. Oct. 22, We all husked com in fore­ noon. then Edward and 1 husked Oct 23. Staid at home. Oct. 24. Edward and Father and 1 husked com. Merit Cole came here to buy my house. Oct. 25. 1 went to Mr. Cole's to see some cattle. Then Edward. Father and I finished husking com and cleaned out house. * Then Edward went home.-Father and I built stock bottom. Guy Brezee an^ his mother came here. Oct. 26, Went and helped Edward draw wood and butcher. Rode home with Dr. Buchner and helped draw one load of sulks. Went to Merit Cole after Heifer and 2 calves. Oct. 27, Edward and I drew sulks and fixed cover on com crib. Oct. 28. I dug potatoes. Wm H Ritter came here Oct 29. Father and 1 finished digging potatoes. Hauled poles from my house and built hen coop. Oct. 30. Went to Morg Potter’s. We went to funeral. I came home. Oct. 31. Helped Mr. Swan draw com sulks. Edward had team to got to mill. November, 1887 Nov. I. Went to Plainwell. Paid Bill Amal $2 for digging grave. Saw Mr. Scales. Merit Cole paid me cash. $30. Nov. 2. Done chores and cut wood and went to Edwards. Slopped where J. Young was husking (com) and stop­ ped to see Arthur Shelp. Nov. 3. Staid at home and chored around. Nov. 4. Went to Watson to see Edwin. Stopped and got mail. Got tobacco of H. Arbor 15 cents. Nov. 5. Staid al home. Nettie had horse to go to F. Power’s. Wallace had him to go lo mill. Nov. 6, Nettie and I went to G. Livingston's. Mr. Payne came here to see me Jennie Shelp, L. Livingston and wife and Mr. Swan and wife came here. Nov. 7. Helped Merit Cole move house. Edward and Horner Titter was here. Had team to draw a load of hay. Mr. Shelp came here. Nov. 8. Helped Cole finish mov­ ing house Went to town. Mr Shelp came after buggy. Nov. 9. Went to Edward's then went out near Prairieville to look at a horse for him. Then we came home and went to Fish Lake fishing. Merit Cole went with us. Nov 10. Went to Dr. McLeay after medicine. Paid cash. $1. Nov. II. Went to town. Stopped where Al Clem was making cider. Came home and did chores. Mr. Goss stopped here to see some sheep. Nov. 12. Went to see Mr. Hemck and from there to Middleville. Paid R. Young borrowed money. $5 and on Wm. Gilesman account $20. Mr. Payne's people came to Father's in the evening. Nov. 13. Nettie. Robert and I went to Mr. Shelp's. Came home. Father and I went down on march to our hay slack. Nos 14. Went to Mr. Swan's to sec about doing his chores. Slopped where Leery was chopping and Merit Cole Came home and went down in the w oods and piled up some w ood and then worked on sheep shed Nov 15. Father and I cut some poles for sheep shed We drew Dr Buckner a load of wood and drew hay in the bam and then uc sorted wethers (castrated male sheep) from the ewes. Otis Goss came here. Did not get them, came home And I went to Prairieville to see Mort Jones Did not see him. Came home and did John Swan's chores. Nov. 17. Went and done Swan's chores and then Father and 1 went to Wm Townsend's and g<X sheep Did Swan's chores. Father gave me a lamb. Nov. 18. Did Swan's chores. Father and I went to Morg Potter's, then he went to Rumble's with us. Came back to his place and got my lamb and came home. Jennie. Arthur and Frank Shelp came here in evening. Arthur and I went to Swan's. Nov. 19. Father and I drew a load of planks from the north bam and fixed sheep sh­ ed Edward came here. Nov. 20. Went to Liv­ ingston's and to town Father and I got sheep up. Fixed my com crib. Nov. 21. Edward and Homer came down and helped us fix sheep sh­ ed. Arthur Shelp brought my buggy home. Nov 22. Edward and 1 went to Plainwell. 1 got an express package from D. Klinersmith. Wm. Brezee and wife came to Father's. Got me a pair of gloves, $1. Nov. 23. Took Mother to Mr. Cole's. Came back and drew wood and Father and 1 fenced stalk stack and fixed pig pen and fixed seed shed. L. Liv­ ingston came here and John Owen stopped to buy some hay. Nov. 24. Staid at home. Shell­ ed 2 bags of corn and helped do chores. Rain­ ed. Nov. 25. Helped work on road Went to town. Char. Blanchard came here and bought 20 sheep. 18 at $3 and 2 at $2. Mr. Madison came after Nettie to set up with his mother-in­ law. Rained. Nov. 26, Sorted corn and Robert and I went to Edwards He cut my hair. Nov 3rWajt Pxa^pewllp to-acc Qr. McU<y Gor^Alicfne, 75'Tents. L. Livingston's clothes. Dec. 9, Went to town. Des Jardan and Lottie came after cider. Rose Hull stop­ ped to see about carrying a hog to Doster Father went to Morg Potter's after lambs Dec. 10. Said at home and done chores. It rained. Father to ^Kingston’s. Dec. II. Staid at bane and did chores. Mr. Hull came here. It snowed most all day. Dec. 12. Went to Doster with my hog. Went to Morg Pot­ ter's. Staid all night. F. Purcell came here. Dec. 13. Came home and did chores. Dec. 14. Frank and I went riding to view the sur­ rounding country. Did chores. Dec. 15. Frank Purse11 and 1 went to town. Then we went to Mr. Shelp's. Arthur went with us to dig out a badger. Came home and did chores. Dec. 16. Help build yard for sheep. Jennie Shelp came here. Frank went home and helped Edward draw hay. then went u> town and went R. with Jim Dovening.-Ctoc. 17, wood and went to Edward's after Nettie anitf children came here. Mr. Madison called. Rained and snowed. Nov. 28. Edward came home and we went to town. Came home. He took horse and buggy to go up to lake, then 1 went to Mr. Shelp's. Came home and Nettie and I went and spent the evening at Mr. Shelp's. Snowed. Nov. 29. Father and 1 helped Edward butcher his cow. Took a quarter to D. Townsend and one to Mr. Cole and one to Father’s. Nettie and I went to Mr. Swan's in evening. Nov. 30. Said at home. Made a sheep rack and did chores. December 1887 Dec. I. Said al home and chored around. Clem and Harper cut wood on Father's. Net­ tie. Robert and 1 went to Mr. Livingston's in evening. Dec. 2. Went to town. Sent Frank Pursell a letter. Helped do chores. Rained. Dec. 3. Went to Plainwell with Arthur and Charley Shelp. Arthur and 1 stopped to Brigham's all night on account of rain. Dec. 4, We came home, then I went to Edward's He was not at home Went to Ives’ after him. L. Livingston and his girl came to Father's. Dec. 5. Went to Merit Cole's with Father after a load of sawdust and drew Edward a jag of hay and did chores. Dec. 6. Went to town and then fixed sheep shed. Helped Chas. Blanchard get sheep out and then start them as far as Sam Carlile's. Edward came here after com. Wm. Ritter and Shank Thomas came with him Robbie and Nettie and I went to town to spelling school. Father and Mother went to Middleville. Dec. 7. Staid at Father s' got corn and shelled it for the sheep. Dec. 18. took Mother to Edward's Mate and Emma Livingston catne too. Father, Les and Fred stopped and got the girls. Dec. 19, Went to Middleville and got suit of clothes of H.L. Moore. Paid him $4 on old account. Paid Wm. Guileman $5 on his account. Paid Wm. Otto $3.20. Got 2 lbs. of coffee. Got of R. Young for father. $2 worth of sugar and 2 lbs. of raisins. Dec. 20. Helped Father butcher and went to town. Came home and did chores. Dec 21. Went to town Came home and helped fix sheep shed, then Nettie and 1 sent to Frank's, then 1 went to Mr. Pursell's. Snow­ ed. Dec. 22. Went to Mr. Pursell’s. Frank and I went to Prayer Meeting. Staid all night with him. Snowed. Dec. 23. Frank and 1 went lo Maple Grove Center and to Frank Wilcox's school. Snowed. Dec. 24, Went to Mr. Pursell’s to see Frank, then Nettie and 1 came home. Clark came here lo buy my stove. Dec. 25. Staid at home. Went to town in the even­ ing. Dec. 26. Fatner and 1 cut poles and mov­ ed Jennie and Frank Shelp I took Jennie home. Dec. 27. Father and 1 cut poles and wood. I went to town in evening after mail. It snowed. Dec. 28. Father and I fixed bam so we could get the cattle inside. It snowed and biowed. Dec. 29. Nettie and Jennie Whelp and I went to Middleville. Got me a whip. Dec. 30. Father and I killed pig and drew wood and cut some. Albert Nichols came here Dec. 31, Staid at home and went to Ed­ ward’s. Stopped to see Jennie Shelp. Wallace came home with me. We went to town after mail. (To be continued) and chored around. Wm. Cridier came here and we went down on the marsh. Dec 8. Built yard for sheep. Marg and Jennie Patten came here. 1 let Jennie have some of Mattie's Do-It-Yourself and SAVE!! 10% Off any Pole Barn Purchased Bring in your ideas and we will help you design your own barn. We offer free planning and delivery! SSDDRKEE LUMBER HARDWARE STOPES "If It's Lumber, Call Our Number" ALTO, MICHIGAN • PH. 868-6026 HOURS Monday thru Friday. 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.12 noon �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Ranking the top 10 in College Football ‘96 Because 1 am going through a really big football fix at the current time and because the Detroit Lions certainly can't give me all that I need to fix that fix. I come out with the first (and hopefully the last) J J. College Football Top 10. Rankings are based on what I have seen, what I have read and what I have heard. Please bowl committees, don't use this Top 10 to make your game selections, you’ll be sorry. 1. Tennessee (2-0). Reasons why: Quarterback Peyton Manning, will win over Florida and they have the best fight song and colors in college football. 2. Nebraska (2-0). Reasons why: Anybody who beats State 55-14 gets plenty of points, a solid running game and the Nebraska State Police Report has very few Comhuskers on it at the current time. 3. Florida (2-0). Reasons why: Coach Steve Spurrier, the next Coach of the Detroit Lions? A Heisman candidate al quarterback. Danny Wuerffel and a team that can sing its alma matter on key. Reasons why not: See Tennessee. 4. Colorado (2-0). Reasons why: Plenty of talented skilled players led by signal caller Koy Detmer, an exciting offense and a extremely cool mascot. Reasons why not: Play Michigan this Saturday. 5. Penn State (2-0). Reasons why: Coach Joe Patemo. Runningback Curtis Ennis and one of the best home crowds anywhere. Reasons why not: Michigan (you gel the picture?) 6. Florida State (2-0). Reasons why: Have the bank accounts to go real far and they have Warrick Dunn — Nuff said. Reasons why not: Bobby Bowden is a dork of a coach. 7. Michigan (1-0). Reasons why: Tradition, linebacker Jarrett Irons and an offense that is very underrated. Reasons why not: Bo is not coaching the Maize and Blue anymore. 8. Texas (2-0). Reasons why: Another team with cool colors and an even neater mascot. Beat a good New Mexico State squad 41-7 — The Longhorns are back! 9. Brigham Young (2-0). Reasons why: A quarterback who can throw for 500 yards and a coach, Lavelle Edwards, who is almost that old. It. Western Michigan University (0-2). Reasons why: Kathy Beauregard is a great assistant athletic director and her sister works here in Hastings. Plus, quarterback Tim Lester is a huge Alannis fan. See you at the ComJ. Talk to you soon. M 2 features league games for football teams [ Delton. Maple Valley and Lake wood all won football openers Its. Friday with Hastings and Middleville losing out to area rivals. Tnis week the action takes on more of a conference flavor and. again, the outcomes look to be close with interesting battles all over Barry County. Hudsonville (0-1) at Hastings (0-1) An OK White matchup between two teams anxious for a win. The Saxons fell to Lakewood 20-8, while Crusaders were 25-9 victims to Jenison a week ago. Still. Jenison has good skill players and an option quarterback that stands 6-5. Hastings could be without its defensive line bookends — Justin Waters and Jason McCabe. Waters is expected to sit out with a knee injury, while McCabe is suffering from a shoulder ailment. Not the news that Coach Jeff Keller was hoping to hear, since his defensive unit is already thin in the ranks. Hastings* running game includes Rocky Wager, Jamie James and Jacob Miller, a trio that ran for 161 yards versus Lakewood. Delton (1-0) at Parchment (0-1) Parchment continues to follow the heavyweights. Last week the Panthers lost to Class C Power Hopkins 12-7. This week they get ? crack at a potent KVA opponent, that beat Gull Lake a week ago 26-20. Quarterback Scott Haas scored an area-high 20 points against Gull Lake and runningback Nick Marrow took his team's opening handoff and went 79 yards for a score. The only question here is what will Coach Rob Heethuis* team do for encore? Defensively, the Panthers will need to limit Parchment to under 20 points and, based on talent, that should not be a problem. Haas alone had 17 stops versus Gull Lake. Lakewood (1-0) at LCC (0-1) The Vikings face their first league test in Lansing Catholic Central. LCC lost to city rival Waverly 35-14 in its opener and now hope for brighter outcomes at home in its Capital Circuit starter. Coach Ted Hollern wouldn’t mind a repeat performance from his Lakewood team which beat Hastings 20-8 with 14 fourth quarter points. Mike Hanna scored 18 of those 20 points and also had 11 tackles to share the team lead in that category. Hastings' runningback Rocky Wager (33) sprints down the sideline for extra' yards m last Friday's Barry County battle with Lakewood. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) ' Maple Valley (1-0) at Stockbridge (0-1) Stockbridge fell hard to Dexter in its opener 40-6. Maple Valley got 2 touchdowns from Jason Thompson to help beat Union City 16-0 and avenge its only loss from 1995. The Valley defense was a big factor in last week's outcome, bolding Union City to 62 total yards and 28 of those on the ground. Lucas Willcutl was a giant defender making 15 tackles. Again, we ask Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, what does your team do for an encore? Middleville (t-1) at Byron Center (1-0) The Trojans need to regroup and regroup­ fast for its OK Blue battle with Byron* Center. I Coach Jack Prince team lost to rival1 Caledonia 26-6, scoring its only touchdown on a defensive interception by Kevin Doyle. Byron Center beat Montague 34-8? Transfer quarterback had 2 touchdown runs and 2 touchdown passes. One thing is for sure, if Middleville is tom pull out a win it will need to limit Byron Center to leu lharv 34 or even 26 points this time around. q 14-point fourth quarter lifts Lakewood over Hastings From a strategical standpoint. Lakewood's game plan for Friday's win over Hastings was well-executed and team-oriented. Trailing 8-6 enter the fourth quarter. Coach Ted Hollern's Vikings tallied 14 points in the final 12 minutes to pull out a 20-8 triumph. Two of Mike Hanna's three touchdowns came in the fourth quarter and helped to make opening night at Unity Field a very special one. With 8:51 to play in the game. Hanna ran 16 yards to put Lakewood in front 12-8. Hanna then caught a 6-yard pass from quarterback Andy Peabody late in the quarter to increase the Viking lead to 10 points (18­ 8). A 2-point conversion by Peabody closed out the scoring at 20-8. It was a comeback that brought a smile to Hollern's face. "I'm just real impressed with how our guys fought back from adversity and eliminated the mistakes.” Hollern said. "Some of the things Hastings was doing with their defensive front put us in a bind, but offensively we met that challenge and excelled through it." Hanna finished the game with 110 yards rushing on 13 attempts for a 9-yard average. Hanna was one of three Lakewood defenders — Gabe Steward and Ryan Klahn the others — to lead the team with 11 tackles and also blocked a Hastings punt on special teams. Hanna gave much of the credit for his big game to Hollern. "Our coach had it set out that way." Hanna said. "Once we got to where we could use them (the plays), we did. I think our team is a real team (and) this year it's one game at a time." Lake wood's 14-point fourth quarter probably was a result of fatigue by Hastings' defense. "Our intensity got higher in the fourth and they (Hastings) started losing it." Hanna said. "We had talked about this game since last year." A season ago. the Saxons defeated the Vikings 13-6 as the Hastings' team was able to find big holes in its ground game to ware down Hollern's team. On Friday, Hastings again started out grinding the ball and the result was 8 points for the Saxons. Hastings' runningback Rocky Wager scored a 1-yard scamper on a Saxon drive that went 67 yards on 10 plays. Following a 2-point conversion by Josh Richie, Hastings was in front early 8-0. ;•? See LIFTS continued on page 11 SCORING .: Scott Haas (Delton) 20 . Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 18 •; Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 12 : Rocky Wager (Hastings) 6 'Nick Marrow (Delton) 6 r Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 6 J RUSHING Swift of foot Delton darts to start On the first play from scrimmage. Delton's offense was in full gear as the Panthers won its season-opener 26-20 over Gull Lake last Friday. Delton runningback Nick Marrow went 79 yards on tha: first play and an extra point by Scott Haas made the score 7-0. Gull Lake came back to tie the contest at 7-7 on a 10-yard pass from quarterback Justin Swinsick to Erin Cowham later in the first quarter and went ahead 10-7 on a 26yard field goal by Ben Kadja in the second quarter. Haas answered with a 39-yard dart and another extra point to put Delton back in the lead at 14-10 before Kadja connected on a second boot from 38 yards to make the TACKLES Scott Haas (Delton) 17 “ Lucas Willcutt (Maple Valley) 15 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 11 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 11 ? Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 11 i Ryan Klahn (Lakewood) 11 Chad Stopher (Delton) 9 J Chad Howes (Hastings) 8 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 8 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 8 Eric Carlson (Hastings) 7 , Chad Coenen (Hastings) 7 Eric Goldsmith (Delton) 7 I halftime score 14-13 Delton. In the third quarter. Haas struck twice more — Once on defense and once on offense. A 29-yard interception return resulted in Haas' second touchdown of the night and a 2yard plunge gave the senior standout his third. The 2-yard score put the Panthers in front 26-13 Gull Lake closed out the scoring with a 29-yard aerial to Ben Pickart. Two big turnovers in the fourth quarter kept the score at 26-20. Marrow finished the game with 207 rushing yards on 10 carries. Haas scored 20 points, had 89 yards on 9 attempts and made the big interception. Defensively. Haas had 17 tackles, including a sack. Chad Stophcr was credited with 9 tackles. Eric Goldsmith had 2 sacks and 7 stops and Ryan Bridges added 8 tackles for Delton's defense. Delton will play at Parchment on Friday. Parchment lost to Hopkins 12-7 last week. 1 Nick Marrow (Delton) 10-207 •: Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 13-110 Scott Haas (Delton) 9-89 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 18-76 J. Thompson (Maple Valley) 16-72 ’ John Bauer (Lakewood) o-49 Jamie James (Hastings) 14-46 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 2-46 Jacob Miler (Hastings) 9-39 ■ i Andy Peabody (Lakewood) 7-24 Middleville runner Cory Schut (27) spots daylight and gains yards in last Friday's rivalry with Caledonia. The Trojans will remain on the road this Friday with a game at Byron Center. (Photo by Perry Hardin) , INTERCEPTIONS Lakewood's defense kept tight grips on Hastings offense and won the season opener at Unity Retd 20-8. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Scott Haas (Delton) 1 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 1 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 1 , �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1996 — Page 11 Two more wins makes soccer Saxons 5-1 overall SMost soccer coaches would be pleased as firnch if their team registered 36 plus shots ■l goal in one game SFor Hastings High soccer coach Doug epham, the shots are fine, but what's most i port am is putting those shots in the iponents' goal. The Saxons defeated the Crusaders of sdsonvilie Tuesday night 3-1 on Johnson eld. out-shooting their foes 36-8. With the ctory, Mephams squad moves to 5-1 erall and 2-1 in the OK White. "We need to work on finishing, we didn't it more than three (goals) in." Mepham Garrett Gonzales notched Hastings' first pa! in the first half with Casey King tsisting on the play. The Saxons led at the were added. First. Evan Winkler scored at the 36:90 mark with Alex Voss gaining an assist. Then after Hudsonville had narrowed the advantage to one goal (2-1) with 35:00 to play. King booted in an unassisted score with 4:59 to play. King, a senior, managed 10 shots on goal. Sam Stafford had 8. Winkler booted 7 and Gonzales added 5 to spark Hastings' offensive attack. Gonzales is one of two seniors who start on the Saxons team. He plays at the top of the diamond and is regarded by his coach as a top-notch passer. In goal. Mark Arens stopped 7 Hudsonville shots to collect the win. "The kids have really been moving the ball well lately, especially with their T-K Invite staged passing." Mcpham said. "There is a lot of comradely on this team." On defense Tuesday. Ed VanDcrMolen. Matt Toburcn. Derek Johnson and Arens were praised by Hastings' coaches. Hastings 2, Lowell 1 (OT) After sudden death overtime. Hastings came out a winner against a very aggressive Lowell team Goals were scored by Sam Stafford in the second half and Larry Bailey in overtime. Lowell scored the first goal in the second half when three starting players for Hastings were out for 10 minutes due to tackling infractions. Bailey's game-winner was a high shot into the comer of the net. peak by the same 1 -0 score. ; In the second half, two more Saxon tallies BOWLING SCORES The Thomapple-KeHogg Invitational on Tuesday presented cross country runners with a unique challenge. A very flat course, well-suited for setting persona! bests, and a chance lo run by the soothing atmosphere of Gun Lake. Well, whatever it was, area runners certainly fared well at the 16-school event. Calcdqnia won both the boys and girls events in the Thomapple races. The Thomapple bracket featured 8 schools, including host Middleville and Barry County foe Lakewixid. In the Kellogg races Maple Valley won the girls competition, while Delton tied for second in the 8-tcam boys event. Caledonia's girls, the three-time State champions, scored a 16 with 7 Scott runners finishing in the top eight. Shannon Houseman won the race in 19:07, Kcri Bloem was second in 19:13, Liz Fortuna took third in 19:39. Brooke Wierenga finished in 19:49 and was fourth. Beth Parbcl crossed the finish line sixth in 20:35, Jenny Sprague was seventh in 20:39 and Sarah Grow placed eighth in 20:47. Caledonia Coach Dave Hodgkinson fell that his team enjoyed the change of scenery. Maple Valley Coach Gary Hamilton said his Lions had a roaring time at the event. "It’s a fun place for them to run," Hamilton said. "I hope that this is an indication of things to come. A lot of these kids put in some miles during the summer and that has paid off." Delton's Angie Schiedel was 19th in 24:31. In the boys Kellogg. Delton was second with 62 and Maple Valley ended up sixth with 152 points. The first place team in that race was Kdloggsville with 36 points. Delton's Zach Taylor had a second-place showing (17:24) and his teammale Casey Louden had a fourth-place finish (17:55) in the Kellogg Division. Maple Valley’s Ben Covert also cracked the Top 20 with a 16th place time of 19:00. Here is a list of other area runners: Girls Thomapple Caledonia — Barb Warner 21:37; Audrey Warner 2i;40; Andrea Shomler 22:27; Julie Faist 24:22. See INVITE continued on page 12 Tuesday Mixed .Woodmansee Sawmill 4-0; Mostetler faphics 3-1; Consumers Concrete 3-1; Locks>p 3-1; Viking 2-2; Advanced Commercial Stating 2-2; Flexfab 1-3; Pin Seekers 1-3; Hastings Bowlers 1-3; Bye 04. Recreation <3 ‘ Cross’ Country Homes 3, Carlton Center fccavating 2, Barry’s Automotive 2, Fairsttilds Oil 1 and Freeport Excavating 1. Good Games and Series — B. Barkhuff 520; G. Yoder 210-566; D. McClurkin 511; i Anger 208-531; D Lambert 204-559; T. Wednesday P.M. Mills Landing 4-2; Friendly Home Parties 3-1; Mace's Ph. 2-1; Hair Care Center 3-1; Eye and Ent Specialists 3-1; Lifestyles 2-2; Nashville Chiropractic 2-2; Varney’s Stables 1-3; HAS Machine 1-3; Misfits 1-3; Valley Realty 1-3. High Game and Series - T Christopher 224-528. S. Vandenburg 221-582; S. Sebas­ tian 206-567; B. Hathaway 204-519. Senior Citizens Woodmansee 3-1; Kuempel 3-1; Hall 3-1; Otis 3-1; Calvin 3-1; Brewer 2-2; Jesick 2-2; Schlachter 2-2; Brodock 2-2; Friend 2-2; Richardson 2-2; Vrogindewey 1-3; Moucoulis 1-3; Nash 1-3; Lethcoe 1-3; Snyder 1-3. Ladies High Games and Series - S. Sebastian 189-533; B Hathaway 201488; G. Otis 175438; G. Potter 172434; D. Brewer 150419; A Lethcoe 168; M Hall 152; R. Kuempel 146. Men’s Good Gaines and Series — C. Haywood 223-548; R Weiland 174494; H. Service 170495; W Birman 169484; W. Woodmansee 165475; R. Nash 204483; R. Kingsley 171458; G. Forbey 167463; W Brodock 166457; P. Otis 152425; J. Mercer R9442; C. Alman 172; B Mallekoote 160; B Myera 142. Lakewood and Middleville runners sprint towards the finish line in Tuesday's T-K Invite at Gun Lake. kind of enjoy this," Hodgkinson said. "We Middleville's Jessi Davis made the area fans proud with a 10th place, 20:54 finish. Lakewood's top girls runner was Courtney Ludema who was 27th in 23:25. The Scots ran past second place foe South Christian to achieve top status in the boys race. Caledonia hed 31 points. South Christian tallied 73. Middleville had 139 and finished sixth and Lakewood had 207 and placed eighth. Caledonia went 2-3 with Dave Friedrich ending in 17:00 and Andy Schupp finishing right behind in 17:03. The Scots also placed fifth with Rob Lillie (17:13) and sixth with Dave VandenBerg (17:22). Legendary Caledonia Coach John Sodcrman said his team ran like one. Moose Mixed { Ten Pins 4; Sens. Service 4; Zimmerman 4; Heads Gut 4; Rocky Four 3; 9 and a Wiggle 3; Gillons 3; Ramblers 3; 3 Ponies 1; Four Stars 1; Late Comers 1; Big O’s 1; 4 R’s 1; Odd Balls 0; Working Out 0. Get Lucky 0; Special K’s 0; Greens 0. Good Games and Series — C. Purdum Jr. 210*617; C. Purdum Sr. 223-581; E. Keeler 251-580. D. Kellior 190-510; T. Ramey 163451 Good Games Men — B Heath 222; B. Keeler 221; B. Ripkv 185; B Cooley 170; W. Brodock 189; S. Gillons 177; M. Kasin sky 198 Good Games Women — S. Smith 187; C. Barnum 141. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 4-0; Kelleys Keglers 3-1; Brians Tire 3-1; Deweys Auto Body 3-1; Deweys Auto Body 3-1; Harzler Tours 2V4-IH; Mtchelob 2-2; Mr Bruces 2-2; Girrbachs 1 V6-2V6; TM Lassies 1-3; Rowdie Girls 1-3; The Green Chics 1-3; Hastings Bowl Sisters 04. Good Games and Series — S. Sebastian 215-570; S. VanDenburg 167461; M. Snyder 165450; V. Carr 164453; M. Kill 183451; D. Kelley 166485; S. Norris 167458; A. Hall 180480; B Johnson 164; E. Johnson 164; E. Johnson 169; M. Matson 164; C. Beckwith 152; F. Ruthruff 152. Sunday Night Mixed Q A B Associates 4-0; Runarounds 4-O; Thunder Alley 4-0; Rednecks 4-O; B.S.ers 3-1; Friends 3-1; Short N Sweet 3-1; Begin­ ners Plus 3-1; Fearsome 4 2-2; 2 by 4 2-2; Diehards 1-3; Misfits 1-3; Get Along Gang 1-3; Tasmaniac’s 1-3; D A N Mortgage 0-4; Holey Rottens 0-4; Danger Zone 0-4; SAS 04. Womens High Gaines and Series — S. VandenBurg 214-564; D. VanCampen 191-504; D. Vickers 167-460; E. Hammontree 185463; S. Cross 169418; P. Miller 172; V. Miller 168; J Dezess 130. Mens High Games and Scries —J Bar­ num 214-603; K. Hanunontree 189-558; R. Craven 201-539; K. Bushec 194-520; B Drayton 201490; R. V or Berg 203; J. Smith 185; K. Beyer 185; B Miller 172; D. Seeber 168; B. Rentz 211-555. Thursday A.M. Valley Realty 8-0; Bosleys 6-2; Varneys 5-3; Lucky Shots 5-3; Question Marks 5-3; Leftovers 44; LeHarves 44; Hummers 2-6; Hauings Bowl 1-7; Bye 0-8. Good Games and Series — L Bahs 185-510; K. Thomason 194-509; B. Estep 164443; S. Lambert 141407; M Dull 144-395; A. Boniface 125-363; D Collier 141-363; S. Musser 110-305; M. Atkinson 172; S. Sebastian 161; S. Salazar 158; P. Fisher 151. C Stuart 151; B Norm 146; P Godbey 132; S. Waters 124; M Stembrecher 122; J. Piper 121; S. Teunessen 105 A fight for the soccer ball is won by a Hastings player in this battle Tuesday at Johnson Field. "We had a nice team effort, 2-3-5-6," Sodcrman said. That's pretty good; we’re on schedule." Middleville’s top three were Ryan Hesselink in I Oth (7:40), Man Eaton in 13th (18:08) and Dendel Craven in 14th (18:13). Lakewood's first finisher was Josh Plowman who placed 35th in 19:30. Maple Valley's girls proved swift of foot, defeating second place Tri Unity Christian by 18 points. The Lions had a 49 score and Tri Unity finished with 67. Delton did not field a full team. Three runners in the Top 10 were from Maple Valley: Heidi Eberly. Cassady Murphy and Dawn VandcrVlucht. Eberly was sixth in 21:52. Murphy placed seventh in 22:25 and VandcrVlucht ended up eighth in 22:47. Wager had a big game for the Saxons running 18 times for 76 yards and leading the team in tackles with 11 stops. Hanna and the Vikings stormed back in the second quarter to cut the deficit to 2 points (8-6). Hanna's first score came from 11 yards out, but the Lakewood chance lo tie the game on a 2-point conversion was not successful Lakewood had problems converting crucial downs in the first three quarters thanks to penalties and blown plays, but by the time the fourth rolled around the mistakes were eliminated. On the other side, things were not as clean for the Saxons. "I think that we really self-destructed," Hastings Coach Jeff Keller said. "We had three punts and we gave them the ball three times inside the 30 yard line. Our defense was on the field so long and we gave them a lot of opportunities. We were exhausted." The Hastings defense got 8 tackles from Chad Howes, 7 bonecrushers from Chad Coenen and 7 from Eric Carlson. Kenn Cross received credit for a sack on the Lakewood quarterback. Keller feels that improved depth will help his team lo improve as the season progresses. "We re still working on some of those backup kids,*' Keller said. "Some of our second string kids have to step up." And Friday against Hudsonville, those players will get that chance. 1st SAXON 1996 HOME FOOTBALL GAME TAILGATE DINNER Sloppy Joes. Beans, Slaw, Chips Cookies, Punch, Milk & Coffee 5-7 p.m. • Friday, Sept. 13,1996 Hastings High School Cafeteria RENTAL DEMO HAMMER FOR ALL YOUR TEMPORARY NEEDS K Hastings Masonic Association The Biggest Tool Box In Town! ADULTS M50 CHILDREN 5 & UNDER FREE We hove everything you ■ " need for your next project. lAWNswtEP LAWN SWEEP CEMENT SAW STUMP GRINDERS LANDSCAPE TRACTORS NOW AVAILABLE We currently have an opening for a 2 bedroom apartment located tn Hastings 2166 W. Gun Lake Rd. — Hastings — Monthly rent is $565.00 and includes the fol lowing • Heat. Water. Hot Water Included • On Site Laundry • Locked Storage N/C • 2 Bedrooms Large PatioBalcony Air Conditioning Cable Ready Walk to Town Dtdiw jvher After 6 p Jn. contact Lcn al 94X-2X0X or you may pajc William at 230-3439 and lease your number. DRYWALL UFT Stop in and see our bridal & party showroom. Rent a 20x20 tent for ‘99°° All tents reduced 15%. Price still Includes delivery, set-up and take down. (Behind Citgo X next to Bob's Gun X Tackle) 945-5588 cementrowt» TROWEL EXCAVATORS BOBCAT �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1996 Saxons and Vikings both post wins on hard courts Rachel Young was major difference in Hastings' 53*27 varsity basketball win over Barry County rival Middleville on Tuesday night. Freshman team starts season with two wins The freshman basketball team is now 2-1 after splitting a pair of games last week. On Sept. 3 the Hastings' team beat Lakewood 50-43. Katie Loftus led Hastings with 12 points. Dannie Eaton and Susie Hubbard each scored 9 points. Grand Ledge stepped the Saxons early winning streak at 2 with a 40-23 win on Sept. 5. Loftus was again the leading scorer with 10. while Michelle Griggs added 6 points. To start the year. Hastings ousted Delton 38-10. Gnggs and Erica Barnum both scored 8 points to pace the offense. Young, a junior forward, was all over the court — Scoring, rebounding, swiping steals and even making a block in what fumed out lo be a lopsided affair. Young was the game's top -uxtr with 14 points, grabbed 6 offensive boards. 4 on the defensive glass, made 5 steals and blocked a Middleville shot to guide her team Hastings led 15-6 after the first quarter. 25-16 at half and 39-22 after three quarters Jennie Doyle led the Trojans with 9 points and Toni Farrell added 6 markers Emily Dipert scored 8 and the Jennings sisters — Janette and Virginia — each tallied 7 points for the Hastings team. Janette Jennings also dished out 4 assists. Hastings will have a week off before playing Hudsonville at home next Tuesday. Middleville will play at Byron Center next Tuesday. Jami Schrock added another 14 for the victorious cause. Jcssi Allen played a strong all-around game with 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Schrock also worked on the defensive side of the court, making 6 steals. "We started slow, and our defense kept us in the game, but then we came on strong in the second half." Kehnle explained. Lake wood will play at LCC tonight. Lakewood undefeated Coach Amy Kehnle's Vikings are now 4-0 after a 66-37 triumph at Ionia on Tuesday. Center Joni Daniels led Lakewood with 21 points. Jennifer Nielsen pumped in 14 and PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday, September 18,1996, at 7J0 pan. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following. 1. The proposed rezoning of property in Section 24 or Prairieville Township described as: "South 500 feet of the East 264 feet of the Southwest 1/4." The aforemen­ tioned property is proposed to be rezoned from the existing "C-l" Rural Area Convenience Commercial District zoning classification to the "A" Agricultural District the "R-l" Single Family, Low Density, Residential District and/or the "R-2" Single Family and Two-Family, Medium Density Residential District 2. The proposed rezoning of property in Section 31 of Prairieville Township described as follows: "Commencing at the intersection of M-89 and the North South 1/8 line m the East 1/2 of the Southwest i /4 of Land Section 31, thence South on said 1 /B line 584 feet to point of beginning thence South 126 feet thence East 330 feet thence North 126 feet thence West 330 feet to point of beginning." The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from the existing "C-l" Rural Area Convenience Commercial District to "A" Agricultural District 3. The proposed rezoning of property in Section 2 of Prairieville Township as fol­ lows: "Commencing at the intersection South line Section Two (2) with center line Norris Road, thence East along South line Section, 50 rods; thence North. 16 rods to place of begin­ ning; thence north. 24 rods; thence West to center line Norris Road, thence Southwesterly thereon to a point west of beginning thence East to the place of beginning * w■ The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from the existing "C-l* Rural Area Convenience Commercial District zoning classification to the "A" Agricultural District "R-l" Single Family, Low Density. Residential District and/or "R-2" Single Family and Two-Family, Medium Density, Residential District. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the existing "Commercial" land use classification of this property to an "Agricultural/Rural Residential", "Low Density Residential", and/or "Medium Density Residential* land use classification. 4. Ako in Section 2 the proposed rezoning of property described as "All that part South fractional 1 /2 Section Two (2) lying Southwesterly of Parker Road and Southeasterly of Norris Road except all that part Southeast fractional 1 /4 lying Westerly of Parker Road and Southerly of waler edge also except commencing at intersection of South line Section Two (2) with the center line of Norris Road; thence East along the South line said Section. 50 rods, thence North, 16 rods to the place of beginning thence north 24 rods; thence West Saxon forward Rachel Young (42) leans in for 2 points as two Middleville opponents close in during Tuesday's Barry County basketball matchup. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings' Aleisha Miller (52) releases a shot inside as a Middleville defender attempts to block her shot. (Photo by Perry Hardin) INVITE, continued from page 11 Middleville — Alice Maison 24:08; Sara Hillman 25:17; Melody Allore 26:04; Holly Pill 26:21. Lakewood — Cindy Vanderboon 23:51; Nicole Carpenter 25:33; Nikki Engle 27:57; Amanda Bush 30:02; Emily Kadwell 30:03; Kendra Mesccar 30:27; Colleen Gerke 34:09; Korina Parky 34:57. Boys Thomapple Caledonia — Joe Lillie 18:34; Phil VanLaan 18:34; Moritz Zietzkc 20:39; Brian Reiffer 21:23; Kevin Longstreet 26:41. Lakewood — Brian Geiger 19:33; Scott Engle 19:57; Bruce Foster 20:02; Eric 1-ass 21:32; Kurt Boche 21:40; Mike Ritz 22:02; Caleb Terpstra 22:37; Jeff Pierson 25:23; STATE OF MICHIGAN TRIAL COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY; CIRCUIT DIVISION In Re Petition For Determination of a Normal Level for Algonquin lake, Rutland Township, Barry County, and, To Establish a Special Assessment District File No: 96-574-CZ Hon. James H. Fisher NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE lhai a HEARING will be held in the Barry County Trial Court. Circuit Division, on the PETITION of Robert Shaffer, Barry County Drain Commissioner, lo determine a NOR­ MAL LEVEL for ALGONQUIN LAKE, situated in Rutland Township. Barry County, pursuant to Part 307 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. being 1994 PA 451, formerly the Inland Lake Level Act. The Hearing will be held before the Honorable James H. Fisher, Circuit Judge, at follow­ ing place and time: FRIDAY; SEPTEMBER 20,1996; 830 AM The Petition requests the Court determine the Nonna! Level for Algonquin Lake based on the follow­ ing factors: (a) Past lake level records, including the ordinary high water mark and seasonal fluctuations; (b) The location of septic tanks, drain fields, sea walls, docks, and other pertinent physical features; (c) met thence South 750 feet to bank of pond; thence West 380 feet to North and South 1/4 line of said section; thence South thereon 550 feet thence West 1350 feet to center line of Norris Road; thence Northeasterly thereon 1880 feet them* East W feet to center line of Parker Road to place of beginning. Government surveys and reports; (d) The hydrology of the watershed, (e) Downstream flow requirements and impacts on downstream ripanus; (f) Fisheries and wildlife habitat protection and enhancement; (g) Upstream drainage, (h) Rights of npanans; (i) Tcstimouy and evidence offered by all interested persons; and (j) Other pertinent bets and circunrances. The Petition also requests that boundaries for a Special Assessment District be confirmed within 60 days of the determination of the Normal Level. 5. The proposed amendment of Article VI of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to add a new Section 6.19 to allow the limited expansion of a lawful noncon­ forming use or structure as a special land use, subject to specific limitations set forth in the proposed text amendment 6. The proposed amendment of Section 7.5.EJ. of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the expiration of non-utilized variances so as to provide that vari­ ances granted which render vacant lots that would otherwise be unbuildable from a prac­ tical standpoint under the terms of the Ordinance buildable shall not be subject to the gen­ eral expiration provision. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at the Public Hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Township Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable time from and after the first publication ot this Notice until and including the time of public hearing and may be further examined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or follow­ ing the public hearing. . Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Boys Kellogg Delton — Kody Louden 19-19; Nino Fogaroli 19:34; Bob Wheeler 20:06 Maple Valley — Ryan Emmerick 21:21j John Kay 23:19; Zach Jarvie 25:01; Jeff Robotham 25:14; Craig McDougnl 25-19. j Hastings vs. Hudsonville • The Saxon boys lost to Crusaders T7-4t and the girls fell by a 20-44 score. Top finishers for Hastings' boys were Rob Dixon in fourth (19:12), Michael McKeoop in seventh (19:28), Ryan Rude in eight (19:32) and Tim Rounds in 10th (19:48). ; For Hastings' girls, Charissa Shaw w£ Delton Invitational The Panthers won the White Division tit* with their first two runners going 1-2. ’• Zach Taylor won the race in 16:57 and Casey Louden placed second in 16:59. . Nino Fogaroli was fourth in 17:13, Kody" Louden placed sixth in 18:20. Bobby Wheeler crossed the finish line eighth in 18:28 and Ryan Hamden was 10th in 18:29. Angie Schiedel was 13th for Delton in 23:37 and Holly Davenport placed 19th m 27: 38. . NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROJECT COST AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Please take notice that a public hearing will be held at the following time and place, or imme­ diately following a hearing before Judge Fisher on the above captioned Petition set for 8:30 AM: FRIDAY; SEPTEMBER 20,1996; 1040 AM BARRY COUNTY DISTRICT COURTROOM COURTS AND LAW BUILDING 220 WEST COURT STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 Take Further Notice the hearing will be conducted by Robert Shaffer, Barry County Drain Commissioner, the Delegated Authority for the ALGONQUIN LAKE LEVEL PROJECT, and will con­ cern the amount of the project cost and the amount to be assessed against each parcel of property within the Special Assessment District . At this time parcels of property within the tentative Special Assessment District are proposed to be assessed at a ratio of two parts for parcels contiguous to the lake and one part for non contiguous parcels. The tentative total assessment per parcel is estimated lo be: $ I JDOO* for con­ tiguous parcels and $ 500" for non-contigvous parcels. The tentative assessment per parcel, per year, spread ova a penod of seven (7) yean in substantially equal assessments, is estimated lo be: $ 200.* for contiguous parcels and $ 100.* for non contiguous parcels. Take Further Notice that appearance and protest al the hearing is required m order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal An owner or party in mlerest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or may file his or ha appear­ ance and protest by letter, typewritten or legibly printed, to Robert Shaffer. Barry County Drain MORTGAGE SALE — Detouh ho» boon mode Woodhorm Morfgogo Corporation. poration by rrvetne oMlgnmont(t) dated January 12. 1996. and recorded on April 26. 1996 in Liber 658. on Pogo 317. Barry County Records, Michigan. Two Hundred and 20/100 Dollart (193.200.20). io- sonal appearance at the public hearing, must be received by Mr. Shaffer on or before the date of the public hearing An owner or party tn interest may file a written appeal of (he special assessment with the Slate Tax Tribunal withm 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roil, provided the owner or party in interest appeared and protested as set forth above. All interest parties are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the mat­ ter Take Further Notice that the Drain Commissioner at or after the Public Hearing may approve or revise the cost of the project, estimated to be S25OJD0O.-, or the special assessment roll. However, before con­ struction is begun, the Barry County Board of Commissioners will approve the cost of the project and the special assessment roll by resolution. The special assessment roll with the assessments listed shall be final and conclusive unless appealed in a court within 15 days after county board approval Mkhlgon. and ore described os: Southeast 174 of the Northeast 174 ol said Section place of beginning. Dated Monday, August 26.1996. by: Dated: Monday. August 26.1996. by: PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Campbell Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616)623-2664 .. Middleville — Brad Bleshkiw 20:32; Don Mello 20:42; Evan Space 21:02; Justin Sherman 22:42, Jonathan Heworth 24:26*. Jeremy Klinge 27:08; Sam Baleman 28:16. Giris Kellogg Maple Valley: Nicole Wilson 23:04; Marin Smith 23:54; Hayley Todd 24:03; Kristy Sealy 25:04; Becky Wilson 26:03; Andrea Mace 26:07; Christina Desroachris 26: 35; Danielle Watson 27:35. Delton: Holly Davenport 26:29. second (21:22), Laura Thomas was sixth (23:32) and Kristen Schlachter in eighth (24:11). BARRY COUNTY DISTRICT COURTROOM COURTS AND LAW BUILDING 220 WEST COURT STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 to the center line of Norris Road; thence Southwesterly thereon to a point of beginning thence East to the place of beginning. Also except commencing at the center 1/4 post Section Two (2); thence South 37 degrees 30 minutes East along center line of Parker Road, 561.12 feet for place of beginning thence South 37 degrees 30 minutes East thereon, 120 The aforementioned property is proposed to be rezoned from an existing "R-2" Mobile Home Parks. Residential District zoning classification to the *A" Agricultural District *R-1* Single Family, Low Density, Residential District and/or *R-2* Single Family and Two-Family, Medium Density, Residential District It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the existing "Agricultural/Rural Residential" land use classification of this property to a "Low Density Residential* or "Medium Density Residential* land use classification. Caleb Devel 25:26; Nate Tobias 26:15. Dak A. Crowley (P26633) Barn County Drain Commissioner Delegated Authority, Petitioner 220 W State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 / Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 220 W. Court Street. Suite 20! Hastings, Michigan 49058 First Notionwide Mortgoge Corporation SHAPIRO * ALT. Attorneys Troy. Michigan 40003 (810) 689 3900 File No. 960907 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12. 1996 — Page 13 Hastings, Middleville both start league seasons strong Around the Hastings' boys golf team started off the OK White season with a second place finish at Lowell last Thursday. Wyoming Park won the match with a 161 score, Hastings shot a 165 and Lowell placed third with a 175. Jason Fuller shot a 4 over par 40 to lead (he Saxon team. Jon Lawrence carded a 41. Mike Krueger shot a 42 and Adam Gee also had a 42. Hastings then defeated Zeeland on Tuesday 168-174 at the Hastings Country Club. Jon Lawrence shot a 3 over par 39. Jason Fuller played impressive pressure golf with a 40. Steven Obreiter supported the team with a 42 and Ken Rose had a 43. The Saxons' junior varsity team beat Maple Valley on Monday at the Hastings facing no drag for loverdale driver After a long season of broken parts, bad C » ombinations and lough competition Dave 3prown. of Brown Racing, drove his ‘92 ^White Lies) Camaro drag car to second place the points at Martin 131 Raceway Park. w To wrap up the season, the Cloverdale jiesident will race at the Indianapolis Jtaceway Park Sept. 12-15 for the bracket ‘‘ The Brown Racing team would like to <hank their sponsors for their continuing jhjppon the Cloverdale General Store, Smill Well Drilling. Gun Lake Performance and jRutgcrs Racing Engines. 1-96 Speedway Four area racers finished in the top 20 of the A-Main for Street Slocks this past Saturday at 1-96. Middleville’s Frank Thompson placed sixth. Hastings' Ben Curtis took 11th. Freeport's Larry Van Putten was 13th and Freeport s Ben Christy crossed the finish line 18th in the A-Main event. David Holcomb, from Ionia, won the race. Earlier in the heal races. Curtis was second in heat No. I and Christy was second in heat No 2. The Motor State Nationals were also held Model Stock cars to bring another season of racing at Berlin to a close. The Gun Lake native scored his seventh main event victory of the season and finished with 978 points. Second place challenger Sweet had 853 points. Middleville's Rob Lewis ended the year in fourth place with 743 points and Middleville's Dave ~ensiba collected 29 points, good for 28th place. In the Sportsman Stocks division. Alto's Harvey Sytsma was seventh with 501 points. The 46th annual awards banquet will be held Nov. 2 at Adrian's Ramona Terrace in Comstock Park. Wisconsin 300 Dorr's Bob Senneker finished fourth and Middleville's Dave Sensiba ended up 11 th, but it was rookie Kevin Cywinski taking the checkered flag Sunday afternoon in Kaukauna. WI Cywinski won the race in 2 hours and 12 minutes and led from lap 7-70. The average speed for the event was over 73 mph and the margin of victory was .4)7 seconds The American Speed Association returns to action Sept. 21 for the Iowa 300 at the Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids. Dave Brown picked a fine time to finish strong, taking second at the Martin 131 Raceway last Saturday. (Photo provided) on Saturday. Curtis was fourth in the event and earned 419 points, Christy was sixth and collected 394 points, Thompson’s 11 th place finish earned him 357 points. Van Putten was 17th and gained 303 points and Walt Wisniewski was 20th and earned 281 points. The 1-96 Speedway concludes its season Saturday with the ALMS Late Models highlighting the Parts arc Plus Race Night. Berlin Raceway Track champion Bob Holley oul-dualed Randy Sweet and emerged the winner of the 75-lap Season Championship race for Late JV Saxons run over Lakewood in season opener was increased to 14-0. The Saxons marched 86 yards with less than three minutes to go in the half to tally their third touchdown. Lindsey capped the drive with a 14-yard run on a counter, giving Im team a 20-0 advantage at the half The final score of the game came on a 53yard run up the middle by Pursell. David Barnum added the 2-point play. Hastings compiled 290 yards of offense, all of those yards coming on the ground. The defense allowed 124 yards. 73 of those coming on a late Lakewood touchdown. John Kieffer had 2 sacks along with Bobby Cole and Shane Slaughter Greg Brower led the team with 8 tackles. Mike Lipstraw added 6. 3 for losses. The junior varsity hopes to make it 2-0 tonight when they ravel to Hudsonville. The junior varsity soccer team at Hastings High lost to Lowell on Sept. 6 by a very close 4-3 score and then came back to defeat Hudsonville on Sept. 10 5-0. The Saxons put on an offensive show versus Lowell, scoring three goals and managing 20 total shots. Scoring for the Hastings team were Scan Fortier. Curt Norris and Steve Storrs. Jerad Crump assisted on Norris' goal with a cross Four teams win The third and fourth grade Rockies opened the ’96 season with a 19-14 win over Pennfield on Saturday. Three touchdowns by Brandon Johnson and an extra point conversion by Zack Fay accounted for the scoring Johnson also had a kickoff recovery and an interception. Solid defense was turned in by Kenny Cains, Brad Pelkey. Justin Newton, David Slee, R.J. Morgan and Brandon Johnson. 7th Grade Hastings Panthers 14 Marshall Redskins 8 The Panthers defeated the Redskins for their first win of the season. The Panther; scored on two long runs by Teddy Greenfield. The Redskins scored late in the fourth quarter. Other players having strong performances were Dan Slaughter. Chad Davis. David Wilson. Donnie Converse. Eiin Woodley. Joe Shaeffer. William Held. Bad Bombers 14 Belding U The offense was led by Lonnie Rambin, who ran in 2 touchdowns, and Heath VanBclkum «nd Adam Burandt. who ran in the extra points. The defense was led by James Kimmell and Josh Bailey, who recovered a fumble late in the game to seal the victory. 5th-6h grade Marshall 25 Hastings Wolverines 6 Hastings* only touchdown came in the second quarter on a run by Cody Reid. Hastings Bulldogs 8 Harper Creek 6 John Farley scored the only touchdown for the Hastings team and Aaron Snider made the extra point. The defense was led by Brian Lee. Josh Malik. Andrew Ferguson and Joe Arens. TOBE HELD SEPTEMBER 26,1996 . Please Take Notice that the Boards of Education of the above named school districts, pursuant to a directive from the Intermediate School Board of Barry Intermediate School District. Michigan, have called special elections to be held in each of the districts on Thursday. September 26.1996. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O’CLOCK. A.M.. AND CLOSE AT 8:00 O’CLOCK, PAf. The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of electors at the special intermediate school district election: Shall the 125 mills limitation ($125 on each $1D00.00) on taxable valuation on the annual property tax previously approved by the electors of Barry Intermediate School District. Michigan, for the education of handicapped per­ sons be increased by .9375 mills ($0.9375 on each $1000DO) on taxable valu­ ation; the estimate of the revenue the intermediate school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approximately $982345.71 from local property taxes authorized herein? THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS PRECINCT NO. I Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM PRECINCT NO. I Voting Place: Hastings Middle School Gymnasium. 232 W. Grand St.. Hastings. Michigan PRECINCT NO. 2 Pleasant View Elementary School All school electors who arc registered with the city or township clerk « the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This norice is given by order of the Boards of Education Sally A. Adams. Secretary Delion Kellogg Schools Donald A. Myers. Secretary Hastings .Area Schools Saxon service Hastings tennis player Meghann Murphy takes aim at a serve during the Hastings Invitational last Saturday at Hastings High. Murphy played doubles along with partner Sarah Bellgraph at the tournament. REWARD! Unsold School Sowing Machines SINGER HEAVY DUTY SCHOOL MOOEL SEWING MACHINE orders were placed in anticipation of large public sales. Due to budget cuts these machines remain unsold. These machines must be sold! These machines have front dropin bobbins and sew on al fabrics: Levis, can­ vas. upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk. EVEN SEW ON LEATHER. These machines are new, with factory warranty. With the new Singer you just set toe machine and see magic happen. Straight sewing, zig-zag, buttonholes (any size), invisible blindhem, monogram, satin stitch, embroidery, applique, sew-on but­ tons, topstitch, elastic stitch, zippers, all of this and more, for professional or school room sewing, without the need of old fashioned cams or programmers. Machines are new and in factory sealed cartons Your Checks Are Welcome! WITH AD $158°° 1 DAY ONLY Without this Ad $329 99 Lsysways Accepted! Umlttd OuantMtt NO PHONE CALL PLEASE PLACE: Brookside Motor Inn DATE & 1560 South Bedford Rood Hastings, Michigan TIME: Monday, September 16,1996 2:00 pan. until 6:00 p.m. SERGERS ALSO AVAILABLE >c CUP & SAVE K GUERNSEY LAKE AREA ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 12 Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan Hastings Area Schools. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan TO THE ELECTORS OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT: from the left side. The Saxon defense, however, was unable to hold the Lowell attack. Lowell had 26 shots and scored on four of those tries. In the game with Hudsonville Curt Norris booted across two goals and Kyle Winkler. Sean Fortier and Steve Storrs each added one goal. Assists went to Jerad Crump, Fortier and Storrs. The Saxons had 30 shots. Hastings' defense made it difficult for Hudsonville to score, limiting the Crusaders lo two shots. The Saxons are now 3-2 on the season. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF Voting Place: Middleville wins two Middleville scored a 158 to beat Spring Lake's 161 and Calvin Christian's 162 on Monday Josh Sturm and Alex Middleton both carded 38 scores to share medalist honors. Teammales Adam Seifert and Josh Lancaster both turned in scores of 41. Middleville is now 6-1 on the season and 3-0 in the OK Blue "It was a big one for us against two tough teams." Middleville Coach Bemie Weller said. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION Voting Place Middleville played in a junior varsity match on Tuesday. Middleville had a team score of 192 and South Christian fired a 188. Taylor Pierce topped the Trojans' efforts with a 46. JV soccer squad losses to Lowell 4-3 SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL . Hastings' junior varsity football team ran dver Lakewood 28-6 last Thursday in the season opener for both learns. Mike Pursell started the scoring with a 6yard score and then ran in the 2-point conversion to give the Saxons an 8-0 lead. Hastings' second score came on an 11-yard sprint around by Josh Lindsey and the lead Country Club. Hastings had scores of 238 and 275, while Maple Valley carded scores of 255 and 286. Joe Edger led Hastings with a 41. Jon Styf had a 48 and Andy Thompson led Maple Valley with a 52. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to private roads in the vicinity of Guernsey Lake (the “Improvements"), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the peti­ tions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land, located in the Plat of Lakewood Estates, which are benefrtted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Guernsey Lake Area Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 12 Lots and parcels numbered: 08-007-160-020-00. -021-00. -022-00. -023-00, -024-00. -025-00. -026-00. -027-00. -028-00. -029-00. -030-00. -031-00. -931-40. -032-00. -033-00. -034-00. -035-00, -037-00. -038-00. -039-00, -040-00. -041-00. -042-00, -043-00, -044-00. -045-00. -046-00, -047-00, -048-00. -049-00, -050-00. -051-00, -052-00. -053-00. -054-00. -056-00. -057-00. -058-00. -059-00. -060-00, -061-00. -062-00. -064-00. -065-00. -066 00. -067-00. -068-00. -069-00, -070-00. -071-00. -072-00. -073-00, -074-00. -075-00, -076-00. -078-00. -079-00, -080-00, -081-00. -082-00. -083-00. -085-00. -108-00. -125-00. -140-00. -141-00. -142-00. -153-00. -155-00, -156-00. -157-00 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 23rd day of September. 1996. at 7:30 pan.. al the Township Hall, 5643 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings. MI 49058, in said Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope Dated: September 9.1996 Shirley R. Case. Clerk Township of Hope �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1996 YMCA NEWS Tall Football for 3-6th graders On Monday and Wednesdays, at the. Hastings Middle School fields, the YMCA, will be holding its annual Tail Football pro­ gram. The program is run from 3:15-4:15. 3/4 graders play on Mondayrand 5/6 grader*, uc Wednesdays The program begins Sept. 16 and ends on Oct. 23. There is no cost for the. program and participants may join at any time. Preregistration is not required. Wrestling Clink Monday through Friday, on Oct. 28-N« 1, youth in grades 3-6 will be able to ticipate in a wrestling clinic, supervised bt Mike Goggins, Hastings Middle Sch<§ wrestling coach. The program will run for week at the Hastings Middle School fnvfj 3:15-5:00 p.m. The cost for the program $15 and sponsorships arc available upon re­ quest Pre-registration is required by sending in the registration form, obtained at the YM­ CA office), by October 18. Into the games Middleville basketball coach Jim Sprague (on left) and Hastings soccer coach Doug Mepham kept close watch on the happenings at Hastings High Tuesday night. The soccer Saxons won 3-1, but Sprague's squad lost to the Hastings' eagers in hoop play. Softball SCORES SAVE ON ALL CASUAL SLACKS FOR MEN DURING OUR GREAT SLACKS SAI P YMCA of Barry County Hastings Youth Council Hastings Coed Softb^l Tcan 25% OFF ALL FASHION JEWELRY INCLUDING WORTHINGTON*, ARIZONA JEAN CO * A MORE 30% OFF A GREAT COUECTION OF CAREER SPORTSWEAR FOR JUNIORS INCLUDING SWEATERS. BLOUSES, SKIRTS. PANTS A MORE Paraertege o> ragWr pricea Sate esdudes Valua F»iya aams 30% OFF FAMOUS MAKER SEPARATES A COORDINATES FOR MISSES 'SIZES ChooM from Allred Dunner*. Sag Harbor*. Seaton Ticket* and many more. . 30% OFF MISSES'WORTHINGTON* SPORTSWEAR Parcartag, oiregJar prices Sate esOudas VMua rage Barrs ;- SALE 1820 WORTHINGTON* RASED RIB TEE Reg. (M. Misses' sizes W-L Okie Towne Tavern fl.................................... 1-0 Jarman Construction.........................................1-0 Okie Towne Tavern f3.................................... 1-0 Hastings Mutual................................................ G-l Law and Disorder............................................. O-l Okie Towne Tavern f2................................... O-l Results Okie Towne Tavern fl 8. Hastings Mutual 7; Jarman Construction 9, Law and Disorder 4; Okie Towne Tavern f3 12, Olde Towne Tavern 2. Flexible Personnel is currently taking applications for Flex Fab, Inc. $5.70/hr., all shifts. Must be able to pass drug screen and have good work history. Applications will not be taken at Flex Fab. Call Flexible Personnel today! E.O.E. (616)948-8555 SALE 44.99 SAG HARBOR* JACKET FOR MISSES Rag $70. • NOTICE • Owed of styles 25% OFF The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 10, 1996 are available In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ALL WOMEN’S DRESSES Percentage ofl regdar prices SALE $21 WORTHINGTON* LONG-SLEEVED PIQUE BLOUSE FOR MISSES'SIZES Reg. $30. SALE 20.30 WORTHINGTON* PATTERNED PANTS Sole $14 Reg. $20 Worthmgton* cotlorVrayon long^ieeved mock-neck lop for trasses' sixes. SALE $9 ADON NA* FASHION PLUS COMFORT BRA Reg. $15. SALE 8.62 UNDERSCORE* CROSSOVER BRA Reg. 11.50 SALE 1.87 25% OFF STRETCH LACE BRIEFS FOR WOMEN Reg. 2.50 COLD-WEATHER ACCESSORIES PtecrWq, o« regdar prices Sate press elective mrcu^i « SALE 1.49 ADONNA* TAILORED COTTON BRIEFS 30% OFF WOMEN'S OUTERWEAR INCLUDING RAMWEAR. WOOLS A ACTIVE JACKETS Parcartage o« ragjar prices Sate ®n*xtee WUe Wgrt aama. SALE 5.81 TOTAL SUPPORT* PANT1HOSE Rtg.7.7S 2S% OFF A GREAT COLLECTION OF SHEER A OPAQUE HOSIERY A AU TROUSER SOCKS SALE $28 WORTHINGTON* SUMMERS HANDBAG Reg. tw ZtTVXH, OFF ALL LEATHER A LEATHER-LOOK HANDBAGS REG. $25 * UP Sate crttxlaaWuaHtfX amt Sate press alteceva firaugti udutes Wu, npi am. Jodw« k» H«e. natonte bunk md SALE 2.81 SALE $28 SHEER CARESS* SILKEN SHEER PANT I HOSE Reg. 3.75 WORTHINGTON* LEATHER WALLET-ON-A-8AG Sato price efleefive through Saturday. October 5. SALE 19.99 25% OFF STAFFORD* BROADCLOTH OR BUTTON-DOWN OXFORD DRESS SHIRT Reg. 24JO etch. ALL STAFFORD* DRESS SHIRTS ON SALE AU SMAU LEATHER GOODS A SHOULDER WALLETS Parcartage oa reguar prices Sate prices ePactive trough Sakxtey. Oooter 5. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS PARAPROFESSIONAL AT THE REGIONAL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CEN­ TER. Monitor lab, manage individualized instructional process. Required-Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems or related field; knowledge of DOS, Windows and variety of software. Salary-Support Staff, not less than $11.42 hourly. Position continuation contingent upon grant-funding availability. Work schedule includes 2 evenings per week. Posting closes September 18,1996, 4 pm. Send cover letter and resume to Administrative Services Job #618a, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator. each ABY SALE SAVE 20% - 25% Stock up on needs for the Newborn, Infant and Toddler. Apparel, bedding, towels, diaper bags, toys, accessories STORE HOURS Monday Fnday lOarMpm Saturday 9am-530pm Scriday nam-4pm JCPenney9 DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Request for Bids City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority Market Street Extension Asphalt Pavement Base and Surface Courses The City of Hxsungs Downtown Development Authority (DDAI u accepting bids for placement of the bituminous asphalt base and surface courses for the extension of Market Street from State Street to Apple Street. Bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 until 10:00 am. Wednesday, September 18.1996 al which time they shall be opened and and read aloud at the above address. The City reserves the right lo reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a man­ ner which it believes lo be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Prospective bidders shall be required lo provide satisfactory evidence of successful com­ pletion of work similar lo that contained within the bid pack­ age to be considered eligible to perform this work. Contracun shall be required lo provide proof ot insurance in the amounts included in the bid package AU bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - Market Street Asphalt Pavement". Women Adult VoUeyball On Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m.. there wifi be an organizational meeting for all teams in­ terested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council's women's fall volleyball league. The meeting will be held in room B-125 of the Hastings High School. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to this meeting. Those unable to attend, must call the YMCA, 945-4574, before the meeting. League games will begin on Mon­ day, Sept. 23. Teams may practice on Mon­ day, Sept. 9 and 16 from 7:40-9:15 p.m. Teams may register my completing a team roster and sending a check to the YMCA, P.O. Box 252, Hastings. The cost to enter a team is $140. Teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis. X Croat Country Clink Boys and Giris in grades 6-8th. starting qfi Sept. 17, may participate in a cross country clinic. The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays until Oct. 24. from 3:30-4:30 p.m., at the Hastings Middle School. The coat to $15 per person. There are sponsorships available upon request. To register par­ ticipants must contact the YMCA for t registration sheet. Preregistration to required and registrations must be returned by Sept. 13. ~ rWarkding Clink On Tuesday and Thursdays, girls in grades 3- 6th, will have the opportunity to participate in a two week cheerleading clinic. The pro­ gram will meet Sept. 10, 12. 17, 19 and will cheer st the Sept. 20 Hastings Varsity Foot­ ball. The program to held at the Hastings High School South Balcony from 3:304:30 p.m. Pre-registration to required and registratiqp forms may be obtained at the YMCA officq. The cost for the program to $15 and sponsor­ ships are available upon request. Class-js limited to 50 people. 5tb4th Grade Girt. Basketball :• Beginning. Wednesday. Sept. 18. the YM­ CA will be offering a basketball program for girls in the 5th through 6th grade. The prtt* gram will meet every Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays in the east gym of the Hastings Middle School. Teams will be coached by volunteer parents Practices will be held. Sept. 23, 25, 30, Oct. 2. 7,9. 14 and 2! from 4- 7 p.m., exact time to be announced. Games will be played on Sept. 28, Oct. 5. 12, 16. fr9; 23 and 26 from 4-6 p.m. on Mon­ day/Wednesdays and 9-11 on Saturdays. Teams will be formed on Sept. 18, from 5- 6:30 p.m. in the East Gym of the Hasting! Middle School. Participants will be notified of their team and schedule that night. The coat for the program to $27 (family cap of $45) and scholarships are available upon request AH players are required to pre-register by Sept. 16 by completing a registration form obtained at the YMCA office •' Friday Fmnfly Fun Night On Sept. 27. from 6:45-8:45. the YMCA will be holding its first family fun night of the fall season. There will be volleyball, bsketball, old time movies, crafts, and roller­ skating (be sure to bring your own skates or roUerblades). The cost to $2 per person with a maximum fee of $5 per family. Crafts cost 25 cents each. Legal Notice MtMTSAOK rOTd OlHOT SALE THS ARM IS A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will RE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult hot bean mode In the condition* ol a mortgage mode by Eric L. Reyff and Michelle M. Reyff. husband and wife to SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORA­ TION. o Delaware corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 17. 1994 and recorded on August 1. 1994 in Liber 911 on pogo 32. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there i* claimed to be due at the dote hereof the wm of Thirty Six Thousand Throe Hundred Seventy onJ 70/100 dollar* $36,370.70). Including interest ot 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premiso*, or some port of them at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at T:00 p.m. a clock on October 10. 1996. Said promises ore situated in Village of Mid­ dleville. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore doserib^Lof 13. the South 1 /2 of lot 14. ond that part of North I <2 of lot 14. described os beginning at the Northeast comer of the South 1 /2 of Lot 14. thence west 4 root to me West Lino of Lot 14. thence South 2 rods, thence East 4 rod* to the place of beginning, oil on Bloch 49. of the Village of Mid­ dleville. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plat* on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with I94BCL 600.3241a. in which cate the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Doted: August 29. 1996 SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (B10) 642-4202 Trott X Trott. P.C Attorneys for SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORATION »150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 40025 File #96064259 (9/26) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 12, 1996 — Page 15 Post-menopausal hormore replacement to be discussed Dr. Oscar deGoa, OB/GYN, will give a presentation on "Post Menopausal Hormone Replacement" Thursday. Sept. 19. from 7 8.30 p.m. in the Conference Center at Pen­ nock Hospital. For the average woman, one-third of her life will be lived after menopause. In order to improve the quality of life and provide pro­ tection from potentially life threatening con­ ditions. physicians now prescribe hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for many of their patients. HRT can provide dramatic decreases in rales of both osteoporosis and heart dis­ ease. Osteoporosis causes 1.6 million hip frac- Oscar deGoa. M.D. FINANCIAL FOCUS Invest when you have the money However, the market reversed, broke the magic 1000 and kept going. *■ Equally destructive is the fear of buying at er near the lop. However, history shows that taxing hifhu not such a bad thing. A recent ■study analyzed what would have happened if you invested $5,000 per year in the Standard > Poor’s 500 Index for 20 consecutive years dn the day the index peaked. The findings may surprise you: a total of $100,000. in­ vested systematically at the worst possible axne each year, would have grown to $465,397 - a healthy 13.7 percent com­ pounded annual return (see table). So if you shouldn’t spend your time trying > figure out the market's highs and lows, hat should you do? Invest when you have the money That doesn't mean you have to spend mon­ tits putting cash in a bank or money market acoount. waiting to accumulate a large enough sum to invest. "When you have the money" could be as soon as your next pay day. In feet, one of the best ways to get into the market is with small, systematic investments. Often called "dollar-cost averaging," this practice meant making regular investments (for example, biweekly, monthly or buncowithout regard to market conditions. , in addition to enabling you lo invest with smaller amounts, dollar-cost averaging ac­ tually puts market volatility to work in your favor When prices are down, your money buys more shares When prices are up. you buy fewer shares, but the shares you already own increase in value. While it can’t eliminate the possibility of loss, dollar-cost averaging does lower your break-even point. Don't let the fear of buying high or selling low keep yej on the side of the road. Step on the gas: Invest when you have the money, and soon you will be on the highway to financial security. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. C1OM Ch>no< AT&T Ameritech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical Exxon estrogen HRT may pose problems for some pa­ tients. and must be carefully prescribed based on each patient’s medical status. Dr deGoa. an obstetrician and gynecolo­ gist. will present an up-to-date look at HRT. its benefits, risks and prescribing trends. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Call 948-312510 register. J fumjshedby .H^ D. ChristenMn of Edward D. Jonaa & . Traffic light., street signs and road marktags are designed to help drivers stay on course and avoid accidents Investors can avoid accidents, too. by simply following a few "rules of the road” — for example, in­ vest for the long term, buy quality and study Kjstorical results, to name a few. However, one piece of well-known Wall Street advice can steer you in the wrong directjon: "Buy low and sell high." The fear of buying at the top and the tenden­ cy to waif for the bottom have kept many would-be investors out of the market. For ex­ ample. back when the Dow Jones Industrial Average fluctuated between 500 and 1000. in­ vestors may have been tempted to hold on to their cash, waiting for the market to hit tures every year, but it often is not diagnosed until after a minor fall has caused a major, incapacitating fracture. Prevention is key to avoiding the complications of osteoporosis, and HRT can play an important role in pre­ vention of bone loss due to osteoporosis. Estrogen, the female hormone, gives women important protection from the dam­ aging effects of cardiovascular disease, in­ cluding stroke and heart attack. After menopause, women no longer are protected against these problems. HRT is designed to continue the hormonal protection offered by 53’/a 50’/* 787, 287. 29 + ’/, 52'/, 80s/, 837, Family Dollar 17 Eprd ........... 3.VA General Motors 477. TCF Financial 37'/. Hastings Mfg. 27 IBM 118'/. JCPenney 54’/, Johnson 8 Johnson 49'/. Kmart 1D« Kellogg Company 67’/, McDonald's 47 Sears 44'/. Southeast Mich. Gas 187, Spartan Motors 7s/, Upjohn 43’/, Gold 383.25 Silver 5.09 Dow Jones 5727.18 Volume 373,000,000 + 1*/a —’/a + 37, -’/• -7. —17. + 7. —7, + 7, -114, -2 —7. +2 +3 + ’/. + ’« + 7. —Vh -'h + 7. ' 17, + 7, + 17, —3.00 -.08 + 78.79 Approaching Menopause? For the average woman, one third of her life will be lived after menopause. Physicians can now prescribe Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for many of their post menopausal patients. HRT can provide dramatic decreases in rates of both osteoporosis and heart disease. Oscar deGoa, M.D., will give a presentation on Post Menopausal Hormone Replacement on Thursday, September 19, from 7:00-8:30 pm, in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. A. question and answer session will follow the presentation. Call 948-3125 to register, refreshments will be served. PENNOCK HOSPITAL e A New Vision of Health 100, W Omn Si ■ mw, Ul .WM Looking for an Employment Service? LOOK TO THE LEADER MANPOWER For your convenience. Manpower will be taking applications at the following locations: MANPOWER AT MIDDLEVILLE September 19, 1996 from 10am to 2pm Middle Villa Inn 4611 N. Middleville Rd.. Middleville. MI (Cyprus Room) MANPOWER AT LAKE ODESSA September 24, 1996 from 10 am to 2pm Sister's Family Restaurant 1409 Jordan Uc Rd., Lake Odessa, Ml No appointment is necessary. Must be 18 years of age with a positive work reference and able to establish identification and work eligibly. Antique farm machinery club to meet Oct. 12 The Barry County Steam. Gas and Antique Machinery Association will have its com­ bined October and November meeting at 7 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 12. at the Hope Town­ ship Hall. The club, dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of antique tractors and farm ma­ chinery. usually meets on the first Monday of each month at me Barry County fair­ grounds. It has more than 80 members The meeting Oct. 12 will include a potluck, with election of officers following. The Hope Township Hall is located about eight miles south of Hastings on M-43. For more information about the club, call President Jim Good at (517) 852-0815. GIRL, Alecsha Michelle, bom al Pennock Hospital on Aug. 31 at 7:35 p.m. to Rhonda Thompson and Brian Peake. Nashville, weighing 9 lbs.. 1216 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Lucas Damian, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. I at 3:25 a.m. to Jennifer Mix and Lucas Johnson. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 1116 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Casey James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 1 at 9:04 p.m. lo Robin and Kevin Graham. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Ashley, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 2 at 4:30 a.m . to Serena Bolthouse. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 2.5 ozs. and 21 in­ ches long GIRL, Hattie Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 2 at 1:52 a.m. to Tamara and Samuel Zylstra, Wayland, weighing 7 lbs., 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Ryan DeWayne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 3 at 11:01 a m. to Russell and Tennille Anderson, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., IM ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Hope Jean, boro at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 4 at 4:12 p.m. to Ronda and Paul Shetteriy, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 13 ozs and 21 inches long. BOY, Cotyn Christopher, boro at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 5 at 1:16 p.m. to Chris and Marcee Reed. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., 1016 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Sarah Marissah, boro al Pennock Hospital on Sept. 6 at 12:16 a.m. to Patty and Man DeBolt. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 6 ozs and 21 inches long Steve and Shawn Landstra of Grandville are please to announce the birth of their daughter. Hayley Elizabeth on June 5. 1996 at Buner worth Hospital. Hayley weighed 5 lbs , and was 17 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jan and Dan Er­ skine of Caledonia and Ann and Cal Landstra of Jenison. Great-grandparents are Elizabeth Fedor of Frankenmuth, Rens and Betty Damstra of Caledonia and Kay Landstra of Jenison. GIRL, Mane Hannah, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26 at 9:42 p.m. to Neil and Tina Hendrickson. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. I3K ozs. and 2H6 inches long BOY. Dalton James, bom at Pennock Hospital cm Aug. 27 at 8:38 a.m. to Faith and Charles Potter. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long BOY, Marc Alien, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 28 at 6:26 a.m. to Jodi Smith. Lake Odessa, weighing 5 lbs.. 3 ozs. and 19V6 in­ ches long. GIRL, Mallory Kate, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 28 at 10:43 p.m. to Holly and Scott Leinaar, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Beniamin Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 29 at 8:27 a.m. to Kecia and Michael Dillon, Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs., 7 ozs. and 19V6 inches long. GIRL, Alicia Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 29. at 11:56 a.m. to Lenny Arthur Anderson and April Jean Murray. Ionia, weighing 6 lbs.. 9 a • and 2016 inches long. GIRL, Amanda Lynn, boro at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30 at 6:42 p.m. to Melissa and Scon Evans. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 2K ozs. and 2016 inches long. BOY, Grant Douglas, bom on August 20 at Blodgett Memorial Hospital at 3:37 s.m. to Matthew and Keely DeCamp, weighing 9 lbs., and 2116 inches long. Right to Life meets Tuesday Barry County Right to Life will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. at Mills Land­ ing Restaurant in Hastings. After the business meeting, there will be a planning session from 7 to 8 p.m. The group always meets on the third Tuesday evening of each month al Mills Landing. The public is welcome lo attend. For more information, call 948-4033. "A Woman's Place is".... i gu at the 4th AnnuqC ■y Barry County Women's Festival • Saturday, October 19, 1996 • 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hastings High School This year's Keynote Speaker is: Ruth Butler of the Grand Rapids Press — Over 50 workshops — Pick up your Festival Registration Booklet at Pennock Hospital, Libraries, Banks, Beauty Shops, Physician's Offices, and other locations throughout Barry County. Fill out the registration form in the back of the booklet and mail it today to: Barry County Women's Festival P.O. Box 68 Middleville, Michigan 49333 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 12. 1996 COURT NEWS: A Dowling man was sentenced lo proba­ tion for one year, with the first eight months in jail for attempted malicious destruction of police property and first offense drunk driv­ ing Robert W. Shellington. 28. of 525 Clear l^ikc Road was given credit for three days al­ ready served. He also was fined $500. ordered to pay restitution lo the Hastings City Po­ lice. made eligible for community service in lieu of half his fines and costs, ordered to pay monthly probation oversight fees and was ordered to submit to substance abuse counseling Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley- said. "From [Shcllington's] criminal history, it seems he has no desire to live a law abid­ ing life." Crowley said he thought the court had no alternative but to follow the probation de­ partment's recommendation or impose addi­ tional jail time. Shcllington's attorney. David Gilbert, ad­ mitted to the court that Shellington "doesn't have a stellar history." but said Shellington has been attending substance abuse counsel­ ing in Battle Creek and “realizes what he did was wrong." Gilbert said Shellington had at­ tempted to pay restitution to the city police and requested the court give Shellington Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER * 948-8051 Garage Sale 212 E. MAIN ST., MIDDLE­ VILLE. September 14th No sales before 9:00am. Mirrored bookcase headboard for a waterbed with drawers, match­ ing sofa & loveseat, etc. Some antiques.____________________ 3475 WALL LAKE RD. (M-43): September 13 14th. 9am - ? Baby - childrens clothing, mens golf clubs, adult clothes, household items AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC IS STUFFED! Complete estate items. Tools, fishing equipment, dressers. Bentwood rocker, jcwelcry and buttons. Beautiful stuff. Come see. Delton, M-43 623-8900 /•’or Kent FIRE YOUR LANDLORD, own your home for less than rent. Move right in one of the 13 furnished model homes. 2,3 & 4 bedroom, no closing costs, as little at 5% down. Yankee Springs Manufactured Home Community and Sales. Close to Gun Lake. Call 795-9700 FOR RENT: Mobile home with garage, central air. 945-2364 LARGE 4 BEDROOM HOME, 2 1/2 baths, fireplace, all kitchen appliances, storage building, near schools, churches, shopping. Security & cleaning deposit. $750 per month 945-4330 (iUIlllIlllHtX Sutlers IT’S CIDER TIME FES1IVALS: Historic Bowens Mills Pioneer Park. Watch cider made, antique waler powered press. Music, good food, apple dumplings, much more. Every weekend through October 26!! Hus: September 14 -15 Revolu­ tionary War Re-enactment. September 29 Quilt show, old engines and pioneer crafts. September 28 - 29 Civil War Re enactmenL Bring cameras. $3 adults, SI kids. 11am - 4pm. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park. 795-7530 Rusuu ss Services HESTERLY PAINTING SERVICE: Houses, barns, roofs, aluminum siding. Free estimates, insured, Sherwin Williams paint Call Randson, 945-2545___________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE: Tnmming, remov­ al, brush chipping. Free esti­ mates, reasonable rates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson, 616-945-2545________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property’Dcbt consolidation•Turoed down? problem credit? We can helpf’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation. 1-800-968*2221 Free consultation._________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, call Steve’s Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. H allied Mobile Homes WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948-4094 ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until October 1st. 1 996. 1 -800-387-0035. West Mich. \annual \ds $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026. ext. 1400. 24hrs______________________ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED. S12Odaily Process ing mail from your home, for National Coupon Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings, for application call 1-617-455-1918, 24 hrs. I or Sale \iilonnuive 1M7 FORD ARROW STAR: $2000, 948-9622____________ 1996 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 5 speed, air condition­ ing, standard cab with canvas cover, running boards, runs great In excellent condition. Call 616 891-0536___________ ’86 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, tan, Florida car, high milage, engine needs work, book value $3500 now $2200 OBO. 945-4096 leave message. BAND BUS FOR SALE, 1977 Ford B-700 bus, 65 passenger, superior body, converted to haul band equipment, 361 Cl, 4 barrel carb. 5 spred stick and air brakes, make offer at Caledonia buy garage. Ask for Andy, 891-0224 offer needs lo be received by Sept 20th. / or Salt BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Sena fam mattress ret; one month old; cost $1,300 new; must sell! $300. 1-517-678-6414_____________ BEAUTIFUL WHITE & GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress; I week old; cost $600; sacrifice $250. 1-517-678-6414 BEAUTIFUL 6 PIECE PINE BEDROOM outfit; gorgeous brass handles includes Queen size mattress set “Luxury firm" 2 weeks old cost S1350 sacrifice $485. 1-517-678-6414________ CONN DUAL KEYBOARD ELECTRIC ORGAN. $75 OBO. 948-8939_____________ QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC firm mattress set with deluxe frame. 2 months old. Cost $800 new, sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-4148 Heal I slab ABSOLUTELY BEAUTI­ FUL! 10 acres. 20 minutes East ofTravene City. Access to thou­ sands of acres of the Pcrc Marquette State Forest. 100% high ground surrounded by beautiful Maple Hardwoods. 5 miles to Torch River Marina A Torch Lake Public access, perfect for cabin or camping. $ 13.900. $1.500 down. $200 per month on 10% land contract Great Lakes Land Company. 616-258-8067_______________ CHEBOYGAN COUNTY: 10.1 beautiful acres with fantas­ tic countryside views. Remote hunting and camping location. $17,500. $500 down. $215/mo, 11% land contract Also 10 acres adjoining Stale land. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118 COTTAGE WANTED: Lake front with land contract. S10.000 down, $600 a month. Call Dr. Hale (912)924-9245 NOTICE ABSENTEE B ALLOTS BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION SEPTEMBER 26,1996 Available at the Hastings Area School System Administration Office, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings. Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date September 21. 1996, 2:00 p.m. 11-231-3500 //<•//» Wauled BAKERY PRODUCTION WORKER. To 11.76/hr. and great benefits (union shop). Training provided. Start now! 616-949 2424 JOBLINE FEE. CABEL/LINEMEN • To 40,000 Major Co. Training provided! Needed now! 616 949 2424 JOBUNE FEE. CASHIER, must be 18. benefits available to qualified applicant Apply at Lake O Shell. 1203 Jordan Lake SL_____________ CDL CLASS-A SEASON DRIVER over the road, compe­ titive pay, home most weekends. Call 945-0430 from 8am-11 am and from ]pm-4pm, MondayFriday.______________________ CUSTOMER SERVICE HELP WANTED: part time, days. 5 yeiri experience required. Good typing skills. Send resume lo Ad 4482, %Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058_________ EARN EXTRA MONEY with HOUSE OF LLOYD party plan including “Christmas Around The World" and “Home Decor". No investment. Free paper supplies, training, and hostess gifts. No deliveries or collec­ tions. Also booking parties. Cathy 795-7133_____________ GARBAGE TRUCK DRIV* ER (dumpster pickup). To $14/hr and full benefits! Will Train! Must have good driving record! 616-949-2424 JOBUNE FEE_____________ HELP WANTED: NEED IM PEOPLE lo lose 5-100 lbs. or more. If you are tired of dieting and serious about losing weight, toning up. or improving your health, give the world’s largest health and nutrition company a cnance! We have programs for all ages and will work cloreiy with you lo achieve your objec­ tives of weight loss, muscle gain, body toning, and premium cellu­ lar nutrition. Call 616-344-9412 for more information.________ HELP WANTED, NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak SL, Freeport, Ml EOE HOSPITAL SECURITY OFFICER. To $14 60/hr. and benefits. Entry/skill 0 level (2) shifts! Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOBUNE FEE JOB PLACEMENT COOR* DINATOR Hastings area, full time, trial-hire. Knowledge of Windows helpful, communica­ tions skills &. word processing skills necessary. Payroll experi­ ence preferred. Send resumes to Flexible Personnel, 725 W. State SL Hastings. Ml. 49058 LOOKING FOR PERSON experienced in welding, wood­ working and spray painting. $5/hr., lunch included, Tuesday thru Thursday 6 am-4:30 pm. Please call 517-852-9743 MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/ CLERICAL. To $1259/hr. and great benefits! General office duties! Start now! 616-949-2424 JOBUNE FEE_____________ PARK VIEW AFC is looking for part-time help. Call Jan 726-1461.___________________ SUBWAY NIGHT MANA­ GER. benefits available to qual­ ified applicant Apply at Lake O Shell and Subway. 1203 Jordan Lake St., Lake Odessa,______ TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR SILKSCREENING. Experience in 3 coion or more preferred. Wage depends on level of experience. Full-time, possible pas. Immedidate consideration call Flexible Personnel 948 8555 EOE weekends in jail to permit him to continue with his Battle Creek substance abuse coun­ seling Circuit Judge James Fisher pointed out to Gilbert that Shellington. "has been on parole or probation two and a half years and he hasn't gone more than five months without a parole or probation violation." Repeated attempts by Shellington to apol­ ogize and stale he recognizes be has an alco­ hol problem were rejected by Fisher. "I don't care whether its drugs or alcohol, if you don't like the weather or you're de­ pressed." Fisher said. "I’d like lo work with you. but there's nothing to work with." he added "There are rules people are supposed to follow and you can't seem to follow them.” In other circuit court buxines, last Thurs­ day: • Richard W. Corey. 34. of Kentwood, pleaded no contest to assault with a danger­ ous weapon and pleaded guilty to misde­ meanor stalking. He was scheduled for an Oct. 3 sentencing. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea, but it is not considered an admission of guilt and cannot be used against the defen­ dant in a civil suit. In exchange for his plea, the prosecutor's office dropped charges of aggravated stalking and failing to obey a police officer. The prosecutor will also recommend up to five years probation and up to one year in jail. • Kenneth L. Krebs, 38. of 545 N. Hanover St., Hastings, was scheduled for an Oct. 7 trial. He is charged with malicious destruction of personal property over $100, failing to stop after an accident, reckless driving and assault and battery. • Ralph M. Elmer. 35. of 175 E Cariton Center Road. Hastings, pleaded guilty to as­ sault with intent to commit third degree criminal sexual conduct. In exchange for his plea, a charge of second degree criminal sex­ ual conduct was dropped. Sentencing was scheduled for Oct. 3. credit for three days already served after plead­ ing guilty to a change of unlawfully driving away a vehicle Denio had gone back to school after hav­ ing dropped out. but Fisher said. "It is advis­ able for you to complete your education but it's not enough to keep you out of jail. You need to understand there arc consequences for your conduct." Fisher also sentenced Denio to pay $ 1.000 restitution and costs of $500. He granted Denio youthful offender status. A request by Denio's attorney. David Gilbert, to allow Denio to serve weekends in jail was denied by Fisher, saying, "1 want him to do straight jail lime." • Mark S. Babcock, 34, of 12737 S. Grey Court. Middleville, pleaded guilty to resist­ ing and obstructing a police officer. Crowley said that in exchange for Bab­ cock's plea and for him pleading guilty to several misdemeanors pending in District Court, his office would drop a habitual of­ fender charge and not bring a probation vio­ lation charge. Sentencing on the resistinj and obstructing charge was scheduled for Sept. 19. Babcock was sentenced to $2,000 fines and costs on two counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor, $500 in fines and costs for driving while on a suspended license. 90 days in jail for one count of possessing marijuana and $200 in fines and costs for two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. • Douglas J. Havens, 17, of 614 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings, was given three years probation with the first 31 days in jail. He was given one day credit and had the re­ maining 30 days suspended. He was required to pay monthly probation oversight fees and was made eligible for community service in lieu of $500 fines and costs. He was also granted youthful trainee status. Havens pleaded guilty in August to receiv­ ing stolen property over $100. • Kenneth A. Redman, 32, of Fort Wayne, was given two years probation after sentenc­ ing had been delayed for one year. Crowley said the delay had been granted to give Redman a chance to reduce a five-year offense for breaking and entering without breaking to a two offense for attempted larceny in a building. Redman had been involved in out-patient counseling for six months and been involved with Narcotics Anonymous. He had moved to Fort Wayne lo get away from the area and people that had contributed to his problem. he said. In addition to the two year's probation, he was granted permission to live in Indiana and not required to physically report to his probation officer. He was given a 70 day jail sentence with credit for 70 days and ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and costs by Dec. 3) as well as probation oversight fees. Fisher praised Redman, telling him, "You've really turned things around. You have a lot of talent you should be recogniz­ ing. It looks to me like you are." • Harold D. Butcher Jr., 18. of 219 Queen St.. Hastings had his probation continued. He was also given 60 days in jail, with 21 days credit and the remaining 39 suspended if he successfully completes probation. Butcher had been given 36 months probation after pleading guilty in District Court in Novetnber to attempted breaking and entering a vehick, causing damage. • Daniel E Hammond, 21, of 2732 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville, waived his arraign- ment on a charge of receiving stolen property over $100. A not guilty plea was entered and a pre-trial hearing scheduled for Sept. 19. • David H. Rackow, 31, of 601 Bassett: Lake Road, Middleville, pleaded guilty to driving on a suspended license. Sentencing was scheduled for Sept. 26. His license had been suspended as well as receiving 48 months probation after pleading guilty in July 1994 to third offense drunk driving. DELTON, cont from page 1 nearby business owners have been concerned about possible fires spreading to their busi­ nesses "The county at one time boarded the place up with the help of police and the (township) supervisor over there. It was just a matter of a short time and it was open again. It has deteriorated. I have been there three times since I've been a commissioner... and it has deteriorated a lot, but our hands were tied and we didn't have the right avenue to work with. "We finally found the right avenue," James said of hiring Hillegonds. She said Goebel has personally worked hard to try to get the original property owner, who now lives in Florida, to "sign ofT on the prop­ erty, but those attempts have been futile. In other business this week, the county board: • Approved the final draft of a joint applit cation between Barry and Allegan counties to seek a Community Corrections grant through the Slate Office of Community Corrections and amended by-laws for the proposed pint Community Corrections Advisory Board. New program initiatives mentioned in the grant application are: to expand the Barry County Community Corrections Advisory Board to a regional board with Allegan County by the fall of this year, to develop intensive case management of offenders; and develop a more intensive supervision effort by the Probation/Parole Office through a Day Report Center for offenders under com­ munity supervision. The purpose of the cen­ ter is to ensure compliance with supervision to avoid recidivism and jail/prison confine­ ment. • Heard that Administrator Michael Brown has written a letter to the City of Hastings asking for the city to pay half of the City/County Joint Economic Development Commission's negative fund balance of $26,493. The deficit balance was revealed in the county's exit audit. The JEDC was a joint venture funded equally by both munici­ palities until the partnership was dissolved last year. The deficit was a surprise to county offi­ cials. James said. "So it didn't just cost us $20,000 to be pan of that last year, like everybody keeps saying. It's $33,000," she said. "The Joint Economic Development Commission was dissolved effective Dec. 31. 1995, but the accounts remain open on the county books." the state audit report said. "Public Act 275 of 1980 requires a governmental unit which has a deficit in any fund to file a deficit elimination plan with the Department of Treasury within 90 days of the unit's fiscal year end. The plan has not been filed." ■ ’ • Randee L. Heyboer, 25. of Wyoming, Mich., pleaded not guilty to two counts of violating her probation. An Oct. 7 hearing was scheduled She had received 24 months probation after pleading guilty in March to possession of a non-narcotic controlled sub­ stance. • Lance C. Denio, 18. of 1939 2nd St., Shelbyville, was sentenced to 24 months probation with the first 30 days in jail and James said both she and Commissioner Rod Goebel have heard concerns at township meetings about the Delton buildings "There has been a fire set in one of the buildings more (han once," James said, and : Two arrested on drug charges HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested two Nashville men on charges stemming from a drug-related arrest at Second Ward Park m August. Detective Tom Pennock said a continued investigation resulted in the arrest of Jon T. Callahan, 19, of Nashville, on charges of delivery of marijuana and conspiracy to deliver marijuana. He was arraigned on a ^10,000 cash/surety bond. Pennock said another 19-year old, Ryan W. Wells, has been arraigned in Eaton County on two counts of felony possession of a firearm and he is to be arraigned in Barry County on one count of delivery of marijuana. Man held in extortion, sex offense HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested a Delton man on three charges related to a sexual assault in August. Pennock said Alan R. Burton, 52, is alleged to have come to a bouse in the 500 block of South Michigan Avenue. Aug. 10. Pennock said Burton is alleged to have threatened a woman to make a videotape, threw money al her and then assaulted her. Burton is charged with one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of pandering and one count of extortion. He is scheduled for a preliminary examination Sept. 12. Charlotte man held in sex offense HASTINGS — City Police arrested a Charlotte man on a sexual assault involving a child. Police said Mark S. Morris, 42. drove a woman and her 7-year old child lo Pennock Hospital Aug. 29 so she could visit a friend. The child was left in the vehicle and police said Morris is alleged to have assaulted the child whik the woman was in the hospital. Morris is charged with one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct. He is scheduled for a preliminary examination Sept. 18. Larceny from tent sale reported RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies were asked to respond to a larceny of clothing during a tent sale at Beto's Gun and Tackk. Deputies said early Aug. 30, a security guard hired to watch the tents and outlying buildings was reading in his truck when he saw a vehicle pull out of the driveway with its headlights off. The truck turned west bound on Gun Lake Road. The guard said he saw three young white males in the truck, but could not get a better look at them. He speculated the men may have watched him complete his rounds and entered the tent after he went back to his truck. A search of the tents found about 15 coat racks lying on the ground in close proximity and a blank spot on a table where coats, hats, gloves and boots were. Deputies said it appeared the suspects were not in a hurry. Store owners said the items were sale priced at almost $2,000 but had an actual price of around $3,500. The guard described the suspects vehick as a Grey Chevy S-10 or Ford Ranger older model. He believed the truck had a medium sized brown stripe down the side. Bellevue woman cited after accident ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — A Bellevue woman was cited for hazardous driving after a Sunday accident. Michigan State Police troopers said Renee S. Harris. 39. told them she had been arguing with her husband and was taking a drive to calm down. Harris was westbound on Jones Road a half-mile west of Irving Road when she said two deer ran in front of her. Troopers said she lost control of her vehicle and crossed the center line. Harris overcompensated and ran off the road to the right, striking a tree. Hams was taken to Community Hospital, where she was released Wednesday. Alcohol factor in Monday accident ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Two Battle Creek men were not injured after their vehick overturned Monday. Stale Police troopers said Creighton D. Taylor. 20 and his passenger Stephen L. Adair. 20, were traveling east on Tasker Road east of Brady Road when Taylor lost control, ran off the road to the right, with the vehick coming to rest on the driver’s side. Troopers said Taylor told them he was traveling 65 to 70 mph and didn't know what caused the accident, a story confirmed by Adair. Troopers said alcohol was a factor and cited Taylor for minor in possession and having no proof of insurance. The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-09-19.pdf 275a789a0b38c5ba2fe78840ce4a875c PDF Text Text Proficiency test results revealed Lakewood finally OKs school bond Gridders head into 3rd week See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 VOLUME i THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER IS. 1996 rtO 38 News Briefs Modified Pennock plan to be given The Huiingi PUnning Commiufoo Win meet M 7 pja. Monday. Sept 30 al the Hesungs todustrial Incubator. to consider a modified request from Pennock HosptaL The hospital is seeking a special me permit to betid a parking lot across the street on Green Street to ecctanmodsto expansion on the north side. Pennock plan* to expand its fitness center and construct a swimming pool, tart then wouldn't have enough parting on its property on the ronh side of the tenet The Planning Commission earties ■his month was deadlocked 4-4 on the question, with Chairman David Jaeperee abstaining because of a perceived conflict of imtrest Senior Health Fair Is Sept. 26 The Barry County Commission on AgM* will have a Senior Health Mr ftom aimto eton Thursday.Sept 26. at the First United Methodist Church Included will be health screenings, flu shots, pneumonia vaccines, tetanus shots, foot exams and lots of information. Pennock Hospital staff will be on hand to help with screemngs and answer questions on exercise and nutrition Delton, Hasting* CROP Walk* eet The annual Barry County CROP Walk will start at 2 pun. Sunday. Sept 22. at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green Sl in Hastings and at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delirn Registration will be at 1 p.m. Each walker who lures in ■ least $100 in pledges will receive a pea commemorating the SOlh anniversary of Church World Service, the sponsor of the feminising walk far the hungry. Duane Robinson will be the Hastings walk coordinator and Dee Cook and Blame Gilbert are in charge of the Del­ ton events. The goals this year for Hastings are 225 walkers and raising $14,000. Last year's event included 138 walkers, who collected about $11,640 in pledges. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds of the fund-ratter will go the Our Lady of Great Oak food pantry and Love be. In Delton. 124 walkers raised more than $7 JOO last year and this year's goal is $$.500. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds go to Love be. and the Sl Ambrose food pantry. Travelogue series will start Friday The Hastings Kiwanis Club's 48th annual World Travel Series will start at 7 p.m. Ftiday al Central Auditorium with the travelogue "The Highlands of Scotland.' narrated by Tom Sterling. Seven travel films will be presented on the third Friday evening of each month except December from Septem­ ber through April. Also included in tbs year's lineup will be 'South and East Africa* Oct 18 with Ted Burnt Iler. 'America's Favorite Places' Nov. 15 with Ed Lark; 'Holland* Jan. 17 with Jim Cole; 'Holy Land' Feb. 21 with Rick Ray; 'Wyoming' March 21 with Curt Matson, and 'Hawaii: Wild and Beautiful- April 18 with John Holod. Proceeds from the travelogue senes go to Kiwanis projects to benefit the community. Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwanian or M the door. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE SO* Financial Arm to move next to Wendy’s City Hall moving to MainStreet site by David T. Young Editor A new Hastings City Hall complex will be located at the current site of MainStreet Savings Bank, comer of State Street and Michigan Avenue, in just a little more than a year from now. MainStreet at the same time will move to a new location just west of where Wendy's is going in on West State Street, at the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse site. The Hastings City Council Tuesday night voted 7-1 to buy the savings institution's building and property for $1,155 million with the goal of moving city departments and services inside by Jan. 31, 1998. Coun­ cil the same evening also approved a plan for where offices and services will be located in the building. City Manager Howard Penrod stressed that no extra taxpayers' dollars will be used by the city to buy and move into the new location. e "It is not our intent to raise any taxes to pay for it," be said. It will come out of cap­ ital reserves on hand and with an installment loan for 15 yean. It will not coat any addi­ tional tax money.” City officials have been looking at mov­ ing out of the current City Hall site at the comer of Broadway and State Street because of cramped quarters. The city police depart- See CITY HA1X, Page 2 City Manager Howard Penrod shows the Hastings City Council some sketches of plans for the new City Hali complex that will be housed in the current MainStreet Savings Bank location at the comer of State Street and Michigan Avenue. Stalking case against 10-year old dismissed The case against a 10-year-old Hastings boy accused of stalking a classmate was dismissed Tuesday by Probate Judge Richard Shaw. The order of dismissal signed by Shaw de­ clared that the parents of Larry Hess had "provided for appropriate intervention in this matter” and that there was 'no legal or social purpose to be gained by pursuing this mat­ ter " The case arose in March after the parents of a classmate complained to the Barry County Sheriffs Department about unwanted phone calls made to their house by Hess. He allegedly made as many as 200 phone calls. The parents complained after the boy al­ legedly left what they considered an obscene message on their answering machine in February. The boy's attorney. Charles Rominger, has said the message was in reference to a Valentine's Day gift. He has described Hess as "a Ritalin child." referring to a drug used to control hyperactive children. He also said Hess suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), dyslexia and a memory deficiency Rominger said he was "delighted” at the dismissal of the case adding, "The better part of wisdom prevailed in this matter, to the credit of Judge Shaw." He credited Shaw's "common-sensical ap­ proach to the so-called concerns of Mr. Crowley." adding "children have to be given a certain latitude." Rominger said he doesn't expea any other action in the matter saying. "Well, not from our side of course and I would think Mr. Crowley would be done in this matter as well. This case didn't even get to a hearing it was that much of a slam dunk." Robert Nida. Probate Court Administrator, repeated that the court handled this case as it does all other cases that come into Probate Court. "Even if this case hadn't received the media attention it did, I don’t foresee that anything would have been done differently," said Nida. Nida said in preliminary inquiries, the court weighs the legal and social issues to see if it warrants continued action by the court. He said the court looks at a variety of issues including what the parents have done, what their attention to the situation has been such as watching the child's conduct more closely or instituting curfews, the age of the juvenile involved, the type of offense, the emotional and educational levels of the juvenile, how supportive school services have been and the probability a similar event may happen among other factors. The court basically looks to see if the parents have come up with a plan to deal with the situation, put it into action and have followed through, said Nida. "Parents typically want to deal with their children," he added. Because the case was dismissed in the preliminary inquiry stage. Nida said that no official file will be kept. He agreed that it is possible the prosecutor’s office could bring the case back with more evidence, "if they come back and say there's more here than you're aware of.' I’ve had several cases where 1 said there's not enough here to warrant further legal action' and it was brought back with more information." Nida said in this case the court felt Hess' parents have taken appropriate steps and believed nothing further could be gained from continued action. The Barry County Prosecutor's Office declined to comment on the matter. BISD millage election will be next Thursday by Mary Warner Staff Writer Residents in the Hastings and Delton Kel­ logg school systems again will have a chance to say “yes" or "no" to a proposed in­ crease in special education millage next Thursday. Sept. 26. The Barry Intermediate School District, of which Hastings and Delton are both a part, is asking for an increase of nine-tenths of a mill in operating millage. The request is the only question on the ballot. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. In Delton, voting will take place in the Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary gymna­ sium. In Hastings, voting will take place at Precinct 1. the Hastings Middle School gymnasium, and Precinct 2, Pleasantview Elementary School. The increase would be from 1.25 mills to 2.1875 mills, a hike of .9375 mill. Should the millage pass, current yearly special edu­ cation revenues of approximately $505,000 would increase to approximately $982,000. The millage request is the second voters have been presented within the past month and a half. An identical request was on the Aug. 6 primary ballot, but was defeated by 107 votes. The BISD decided to put the question back before voters because the millage is needed, according to BISD administrators, and be­ cause the narrow defeat indicated that it might be possible to obtain the needed votes to pass the millage this lime around. Special Education Director Jim Hund said people indicated after the millage was de­ feated in August that they would have voted in favor of the increase, but were unable to make it to the polls to vote. The BISD millage committee is contact­ ing voters by mail and phone to remind them of the upcoming election. Should the millage increase be passed, state law prevents the BISD from asking for further increases. Stale law puts a cap on how much intermediate school districts can ask in millage increases. If the BISD in­ crease is passed, the district will have reached the maximum amount of millage it can re­ quest. and can ask for no further increases. Richard T. Groos Thomas T. Groos See BtSD, Paga 2 Viking-Tyden CEO retires from active management Richard T. Groos. longtime president of E. Tyden AB. Inc. and chairman of the Tyden Seal Co. and Viking Corp, in Hastings, has retired from active management. Viking is the world's second largest manufacturer of fire sprinkler equipment with 10 overseas sales locations in Europe and Asia. During Groos' 41-year tenure with Tyden, consolidated sales increased from $2 million to $140 million per year. Groos will continue as director and chairman of the board Of E. Tyden AB, Inc., the holding company that owns not only Viking and Tyden Seal, but also B ram mall Inc. of Angola. Ind., a manufacturer of security entry barrier products for the transportation industry and Telesis Technologies Inc. of Circleville, Ohio, a manufacturer of dot pen marking machines for industrial traceability applications. Thomas T. Groos. son of Richard Groos and currently president of Viking, has assumed the position of vice chairman of the board and chief executive officer. The new president and chief operating officer is William E. Alt, former vice president of finance. After working summers in the Tyden Seal and Viking operations during high school and college, Richard Groos started full time Sw VIKING. Page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19. 1996 Hastings higher than state average in proficiency test News Briefs Jaycees planning 2 events Saturday The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will have two events this Saturday, one a haynde for members and prospective members and the other a "Kid Care ID" program. The latter, scheduled for 10 am. to 4 p.m. at K mart, will have children photographed, fingerprinted and identified to help police find missing kids. Cost is $1.50 and the money collected will be used to offset costs of identification packets. For more information, call Susanne Parker al 945-9454 or Marcia Manin at 945-9492. The hayride will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Quimby Road, with a bonfire and food included. This "MNight" will be open to anyone between 'he ages of 21 and 39 and is intended to acquaint prospective members with what the Jaycees do. For more information, call Linda Colvin al 945-2208 or Laurie Yesh at 945-9636 United Way Drive has $315,000 goal The Barry County United Way kicked off its 1996 campaign last Thursday with a breakfast at the Leason-Sharpe Hall in Hastings. The goal this year is S3I5.OOO. though a challenge has been issued to rais* as much as $350,000. The theme for this fall’s drive will be "Share the Magic." Co-chairs for this year’s campaign are Deb Winkler and Jim Coleman. Pacesetters, or people or companies designated to start things by having their collections completed early, were MainStreet Savings Bank, the United Way Board of Directors. United Way member agencies. Felpausch Food Center. Bradford-White of Middleville and Delton area businesses and residents. Bonnie Ballinger, executive director of the Barry County United Way. said the Pacesetters alrcad> have earned more than 10 percent of the campaign goal. Guest speaker at the kickoff breakfast was Doug DeVos, senior vice president and management director at the Amway Corporation of Grand Rapids. Pancake dinner set for Monday The Hastings Jaycees will have a "Flapjacks for Jack" fund-raising pan­ cake dinner from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Mon­ day. Sept. 23. al Mills Landing Restau­ rant in Hastings. Proceeds will go fund Jaycee projects such as Kid Care ID. Christmas Baskets and the Thanksgiving feast for the el­ derly. The goal is $800 Last year’s din­ ner raised about $760. On the menu will be pancakes, egg', sausage, milk, coffee or juice. Cost is $6 for adults. $3 for children and kids under 2 years of age can eat free. Tickets must be purchased in advance Tailgate party set for Friday A tailgate party, sponsored by the Hastings Area Parent network, is planned for 6 to 7:15 p.m. Friday at the grassy area west of the Hastings High School gym If it rains, the party will take place at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Included will be hot dogs, bratwurst. potato salad, baked beans, chips, drinks and ice cream. There also will be children s games Cost is $2 per person. $1 per child or $5 per family The Hastings Area Parent Network is an organization of parents, school personnel, businesses and citizens who combine efforts to seek community solutions to raising healthy, capable children. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday. Sept. 19) at the Barry County Courts & Law Building Brian Reynolds, county surveyor, will present a program on Barry County Remonumentation. He will talk about the process in which all 16 townships in the county are being redone with modem-type comer survey marks, re­ placing items used in the past, such as rocks, plow shares and gears. Pennock plans STD programs Dr. Jeffrey Dinges will give a presentation on sexual iransmri'ed diseases (STDs) from 7 to 8:30 Thursday. Sept. 26. in the Conference Center al Pennock Hospital. Sexually transmitted diseases, also known as venereal diseases, is a broad term that refers to more than 50 diseases and syndromes that may be transmitted through the exchange of body fluids such as semen, vaginal fluid and blood. However, one can get some STDs, such as herpes and HPV. by kissing and ca­ ressing or close contact with infected areas. STDs can be serious and painful and may have long-term health conse­ quences. i..eluding sterility, chronic infection, scarring of a woman’s fallopian tubes, ectopic pregnancy, cancer and death STDs affect men and women of all backgrounds and economic levels. A conservative estimate predicts that STDs will affect one in four sexually active Americans at some lime Nearly 65 percent of all STDs occur in people younger than 25 years of age The most common STDs on college campuses include chlamydia, genital herpes and genital warts Call 948-3125 to Refreshments will be served register. percentages of those reaching proficiency in math, science, reading, and writing were 47.7, 32. 40.2 and 34 4 respectively. Thus, in math, science, and writing. Hastings stu­ dents outperformed the state average. In read­ ing. the Hastings students were just seven tenths of a percentage point below the state average. The percentages of Hastings students scor­ ing in the next-lower category. Novice, in math, science, reading, and writing were 41.7, 53.6, 53.8 and 48.4 respectively, compared to state averages of 38. 522. 51.3. and 53.1. That would seem to indicate that while there were more students scoring in me novice category in Hastings than there were statewide in the areas of math, science, and reading. Hastings students performed be­ low the state average in writing, with a diffcrence.of 4 7 points between the 48.4 scor­ ing in that category in Hastings and the 53.1 percent scoring in that category statewide. That was not the case, however. More Hastings students - 4 6 percent - scored in the top. or proficient, level in writing than the slate average, meaning that since more students scored higher than the state average in the higher category , fewer students re­ ceived scores in the novice, or middle cate­ gory. About the same number of students — 12 7 percent for Hastings and 12.5 percent for the state, were rated in the “not yet novice" category in writing. The percentages of Hastings students scor­ ing in the Not Yet Novice category in math, science, and reading were 8.5. 9 5. and 6.7 respectively, compared to slate averages of 14 3. 15.8. and 8.5 percent. Thus in math, science, and reading, more students statewide scored in the test's lowest category, com­ pared to Hastings students; or conversely, fewer Hastings students were in the lowest category than the statewide averages Adding all the scores for Hastings students together, 90.7 of the students scored in the top two categories. That indicates that there are "very few kids al the bottom." according to Judy Shelton, director of educational services for Hastings Area Schools. "We're very happy about that," she said. However, she said, the new proficiency test, which replaced MEAP tests just last year, are "much more difficult" than the MEAP tests. "We’re measuring something different than we used to." she said "These tests are mea­ suring entry-level college skills “ She said the former MEAP tests measured whether students knew the basic information on which they were being tested. The new tests arc not just measuring how well stu­ dents know the material, but how well they can apply what they know and how well they can wnte about what (hey know The new test requires "high-level thinking skills and writing skills" as well as basic knowledge, she said "That’s why we're also proud of our kids who got the novice scores." she said (as well as proud of those who scored in the profi­ ciency category). "That means our kids know their stuff." But, she said, it also means the district is going to have to continue to give more em­ phasis to leaching students writing skills and teaching them how to apply the knowledge they've learned. Harp playing class planned Benjamin Brown, regarded as the pre­ miere teacher of the cross-strung chro­ matic harp in the U.S. will offer "An Introduction to Playing the Harp" class at 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 23. at the home of Bob and Marge Byington. 810 E. Grant St. in Hastings Brown will perform several selections and discuss the class series, the first of which is free with no obligation. The first session will explain the six-week series of classes and costs For more information, call Panda Englerth al 948-8935. Meeting to focus on Elderhostel An informational meeting about the Elderhostel study-travel program will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday. Sept. 23. at Kellogg Community College's new Barry County Center west of Hastings. The session, planned by the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR). will include experiences and information on how to get details about a variety of topics and places scheduled for this fall. ILR also will sponsor a four-week class series on the history of Barry County, being planned by ILR members John Fehsenfeld and Emmet Herrington. The sessions will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays from Oct. 17 to Nov. 7. Instructors will be Nancy Boersma. Joyce Weinbrecht. Esther Walton and Diane Smith. The ILR organization, with about 200 members from Barry. Branch and Calhoun counties, is for retired people interested in learning. All ILR classes are $10 for members Membership and registration information will be available at the meetings. For more information, call KCC’s Barry County Center at 948-9500 by Sept. 15. For more information, call 945-3448 or 945-9454 by Mary Warner Staff Writer Results of the first Michigan High Sctuxil Proficiency (HSP) test have just been dis­ tributed to schools in the state Results show that Hastings High School juniors who look the test scored higher than stale averages in most testing areas. Students were scored in three categories — Proficient. Novice, and Not Yet Novice. There were more students reaching a profi­ cient level in Hastings than there were statewide. In math, science, reading, and writing, the percentages of Hastings students reaching a proficient level were 49.8. 37. 39.5 and 39. respectively. Statewide, the Quilt show set for this weekend Historic Bowens Mills will have its seventh annual quilt show for the second "It’s Cider Time" festival on the season Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The quilt show, co-sponsored by the Barry County Histoneal Society will have contests with prizes in eight different categones. Also included in the day's activities will be an antique engine show, water power demonstrations, the old waterpowered cider press, blacksmith and cooper s shops, hayrides, folk, gospel and country music, cider, doughnuts, apple-related desserts and tours of the main floor Mill Museum. Entertainment will be provided by the "Singing Strings" folk, bluegrass and gospel music and by storyteller and country singer Jerry Ball. In successive weekends there will be Civil War re-enactment Sept. 28-29. Mountain Man living history encampment Oct. 5-6. guided tours of the Mills homes Oct. 12-13. the French Voyageur Living History encampment Oct. 19-20. and "Kids’ Day" Oct. 26 Admission is $3 for adults and $ I for students Proceeds go to restoration and upkeep of the histone site. Bowens Mills is located two miles north of the Yankee Spnngs State Park For more information, call 795-7530. Pictured above is the Eilean Donan Castle, one of the attractions that will be featured in the Kiwanis travelogue "The Highlands of Scotland.’ which will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday at Central Auditorium. Kiwanis travel film series to start Friday The Hastings Kiwanis Club's 48th annual World Travel Series will start at 7 p.m. Fri­ day at the Central Auditorium with "The Highlands of Scotland." Tom Sterling will be on hand to narrate his travel film. The movie will be the first of seven trav­ elogues that will be presented each month except December this season between September and April. The focus in Friday’s first film will be on a land about the size of Michigan. High­ lights will include the capital city of Edin­ burgh. Inverness. Ba!moral. Dunrobin and the Urquhart castles, bagpipers, whiskey dis­ tilleries. mountains. Loch Ness, the tourist town Avienmore. the Royal Dornoch golf course, and the remains of Emperor Hadrian's 73-mile long great wall from the North Sea to the Insh Sea. The viewer also will ge a good look at sheep dogs maneuvering their flocks and a weaver and a porter practicing their craft. included will be slops at the Highland Wildlife Park, the Borrobol estate and the Iron Age Brochs. with stone rings and burial cairns. The film will conclude with journeys to the north and west coast for mountain scenery, a visit to the Smoo Cave, leaping Atlantic salmon and sheep shearing. Proceeds from the travel film scries are used by the local Kiwanis Club for local youth activities and the betterment of the community. 1962. Before that, the building housed Hast­ ings Mutual Insurance. After the city’s move, the current City Hall site is likely to be sold. * MainStreet Savings has been al its current building since it was built in 1988. Its new building, expected to be completed by early 1998. will be on the site that was owned by developer Juergen Nitzsche, who sold it to MainStreet after about two months of nego­ tiations. Harding said. The savings institution earlier had pur­ chased the last site on the strip mall site, just in front of where Ponderosa now stands "We thought we were going in there." Harding said. "But there was a sequence of events. When we approached the city to ask if they’d be interested in this facility (the cur­ rent MainStreet building), we started negoti­ ations for the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse property because it became avail­ sessor's offices on the main floor. The sec­ ond floor will house council chambers that can hold up to 80 visitors, a confererxc room for Board of Review and staff meet­ ings. and offices for the city manager, mayor and director of public services. The third floor will hold police locker fa­ cilities. an interrogation room, holding rooms and a vault room for evidence. The vote to approve the lower priced CITY HALL, continued from Page 1------ment. now in the basement of City Hall, particularly has been interested in finding a new and more spacious home "We've been looking to get the police de­ partment out of the basement of City Hall for quite a while." said Mayor Frank Camp­ bell. The City Council last year talked about perhaps moving to a site on Mill Street across from where the fire department is now and where the okl water building still stands, but doesn't function. M.C. Smith and Asso­ ciates architects were brought in make pro­ posed sketches, which were presented last fall. But some didn’t like the idea of moving city services out of the downtown area Penrod Tuesday night reported that things began to change last April when MainStreet Savings Chief Executive Officer Todd Harding approached the city and suggested its spacious building a couple of blocks to the east on Slate Street. Negotiators for the two sides met in closed sessions over the next few months and appeared to have struck a deal Monday evening. Campbell then quickly called a special meeting Tuesday night to have council members vote on purchasing the site and ap­ proving plans for where everything will go in. "We've been working real hard to come to this day." Campbell said Tuesday night. Joe Bleam was the only council member to vote "no," and David J asperse abstained because he is a member of the board of direc­ tors of MainStreet Savings bank. Penrod added that he was pleased that ne­ gotiations and the council’s vote produced positive results. He called it "a very good so­ lution for the priorities we've been trying to achieve for quite a bit less expense (than renovating or building a new facility).* The vote authorizes Campbell and Clerk­ Treasurer Ev Manshum to sign an agreement for the city to pay a $25,000 deposit The closing date for the sale is Dec I. 1997 and the city will take possession on Jan 31. 1998. City Hall has been at the current site since able." Harding said MainStreet has no plans yet for the property in front of Ponderosa, but "My best guess is we'll sell it at some lime." The MainStreet CEO said he was pleased with the transaction with the city. "We were very pleased with the negotia­ tions with the city," he said. "We each had bjectives we w anted to achieve and both had a mutual interest in completing a fair trans­ action for both parties " He added that the price of the sale was de­ termined by an appraiser mutually agreed upon by both parties. Harding said construction al the old ware­ house site on West Street is scheduled to be­ gin next spring. Council also on Tuesday night was pre­ sented with two schemes of where things would go at the MainStreet site ll chose the less expensive of the iwo. which is expected to cost the city $1.75 million. The other, which included a 44.000-square-fool addition for the police department would have cost about $400,000 more The approved scheme includes the police department and the clerk-treasurer's and as- scheme was 8-0 with Jasperse abstaining again. BISD, continued from Page 1 The BISD currently ranks last in the state in the amount of millage levied — it is 57lh out of 57 intermediate school districts. The rate is the same as it was 25 years ago when the first BISD millage was approved. BISD administrators have said in the past that the millage is needed because the district now is only able to offer a minimal level of services Caseloads of staff members such as speech instructors and physical and occupational therapists are too high, with the result that students aren't being seen as often as is needed. The only classroom the BISD has for the severely mentally impaired and trainable mentally impaired is overcrowded. New equipment is needed for the students Funds to offer vocational training for spe­ cial education students is needed, and space to offer vocational education programs. The administrators say enrollment in spe­ cial education programs continues to in­ crease. some 600 percent since 1971. when the first millage was passed, and is projected to increase further as the county's population increases. Mothers of students in special education programs have said the increased millage would provide the means to help special edu­ cation students become productive members of society. The millage, they say. would be "an in­ vestment in the future." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19, 1996 — Page 3 Hastings annual report lists MEAP scores, school goals by Mary Warner Staff Wnter Those wanting to find out more about what's going on in the Hastings schools need look no further than the annual school report just made public by the Board of Education The report includes district*wide information about educational goals and services. It also includes reports from the individual schools that contain, among ocher things. Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) scores for the past two years for the eiementaries and junior high, and American College Testing (ACT) average scores for the high school. The individual school reports indicate that MEAP scores have risen in all the eiementaries. There are three proficiency categories in the MEAP results. The top category is "satisfactory," the middle category is "moderate" and the bottom category is "low." At Central Elementary. 96 percent of fourth-graders scored in the top two categories in mathematics in 1995-96, compared to 87 percent in 1994-95. Eighty­ seven percent of fourth-graders scored in the lop two categories in story reading tn 1995­ 96. compared to 68 percent in 1994-95. Fifty-eight percent scored in informational reading in 1995-96. compared to 46 percent in 1994-95 At Northeastern Elementary for 1995-96. the fourth grade scores were 91 percent for math compared to 87.2 the previous year. 82.1 percent in story reading, compared to 61.7 percent the previous year, and 55.2 percent in informational reading compared to 34 percent in 1994-95. At Pleasantview Elementary, 1995-96 scores for math, story reading, and informational reading were 96.3 percent for math. 81.5 percent for story reading, and 59.3 for informational reading, compared to 81.4 percent. 60.5 percent, and 32.6 percent in math, story reading and informational reading, respectively, in 1994-95. Southeastern Elementary just gave scores for math and reading, with 95.7 percent scoring in the top two categories in math in 1995-96 compared to 92 percent the year previously, and 83 percent in reading, compared to 70 percent the previous year. At the middle school. 57.3 percent of seventh-graders scored at a satisfactory level in math in 1995-96. compared to 52.9 percent in 1994-95. The percentage of students scoring at a satisfactory level in reading in 1995-96 was 59.3 percent compared to 31 percent the previous year Al the high school. ACT scores for students completing the recommended college preparatory core curriculum were slightly down from last year, with a score of 24.2 in 1995-96 compared to 25.5 in 1994­ 95. That compares with scores statewide of 22.4 in 1995-96 and 22.4 in 1994-95. and scores nationwide of 22 in 1995-95 and 22 in 1994-95. A perfect score for the ACT test is 35. The annual reports for each building state that MEAP scores fluctuate from year to year because cf changes in the test made by the state Board ol Education. That would indicate that scores from 1994-95 and 1995­ 96 could not be compared because of the changes. However, according to Judy Shelton, director of educational services fix the school district, the tests were comparable enough those two years to be able to determine that students in all the Hastings eiementaries and the junior high have increased their proficiency in the areas covered by the tests "by quite a bit." The changes by the state. Shelton said, are in the level of knowledge required by those taking the test. The state been "upping the level" of the MEAP tests from year to year, she said. Hastings and other school districts have responded to the changes in the tests by revising curriculums and taking other measures to ensure that students are proficient in the areas being tested. For instance, she said, the district has been working on increasing students' ability to do technical reading — reading of texts, manuals, etc That ability is tested under the informational reading category of MEAP. The district has switched around curriculums to ensure that knowledge tested with MEAP has been included in curriculums prior to when the tests arc given. For example, if the test is administered at the beginning of school and a portion of what it tests is not taught until the end of the same school year, then that material will be inserted in the curriculum of an earlier grade Shelton said the district has been "working very hard" to "ensure all the children have a shot at" reaching a proficient level of academics according to the test scores. Individual buildings have instituted strategies to increase proficiency with those students scoring in the low or moderate categories. Strategies are also being adopted district­ wide. For instance, she said, "the district did a lot of things in writing the last two yean." Students' writing abilities were assessed and then models of the writing proficiency required for students at various grade levels were developed. In math, a district-wide steering committee has pulled together workbooks that individual buildings can use to help students in problem solving. Shelton said she expects the MEAP tests in the coming year to require more proficiency in math problem solving and in writing. Problem solving is being stressed by state educators, she said, because private industry is indicating that that skill will be needed in the workplace. Shelton said MEAP scores do fluctuate year to year from building to building because of the different numbers of students taking the tests. "Every child makes the percentage jump up and down quite a bit," she said. District-wide scores, which include a larger sampling of students, are more indicative of overall performance, she said Overall in the district. 94.7 percent of fourth-grade students scored in the lop two categories for math for 1995-96, compared to 86.6 percent of students in 1994-95. A local of 84.4 percent scored in the top two categories in reading in 1995-96. compared to 67.6 percent in 1994-95. That compares to statewide figures of 85.5 percent in math and 80.8 percent in reading Statewide. 81.1 percent of seventh-grade students scored the lop two categories of math in 1995-96. and 75 percent scored in the top two categories of reading. District­ wide. 82.8 percent of seventh-graders scored in the lop two categories in math m 1995- See MEAP, Page 15 Lakewood finally OKs request for new school MainStreet plans branch in Felpausch across from customer services. Harding said the biggest reasons for MainStreet having a branch office inside a supermarket are customer traffic, conve­ by Kathryn Seelye Staff Writer Voters in the Lakewood school district Tuesday narrowly approved a request to build a new middle school, but turned down two other proposals. The passage comes after seven other bond issues have failed since 1988. Approved, by a total vote of 1,802 to 1,749 was Proposal I. to build a new middle school at a cost of $19.95 million. Rejected were Proposal 11. to tear down the old Lake Odessa Junior High School build­ ing at a cost of nearly $265,000, and Pro­ posal III, to build a new auditorium, either at the new middle school or the high school site at a cost of nearly $4 million. Proposal II went down by 1.084 votes, a tally of 2318 to 1.234, and Proposal III was defeated by 988 votes, a count of 2369 to 2318. The special election caused some tense moments in the Lakewood central office late Tuesday night when three precinct vote to­ tals came in with "no** leading on all three questions. The final votes came in around midnight and Ihe Propdsa! I finally vtfas passed by the slim 53-vote margin. Propo als II and III did not pass. School officials had asked time and lime again to build either a new middle school or nience and visibility. "Matket research indicates that we re not the primary destination (for customers who come to town), we re a second stop. Fel­ pausch is a primary destination, so it makes sense to make things more convenient for CAA taking applications for food program them." Mark Feldpausch. representing the local supermarket chain, said. "One of our strategic focuses several years ago was to provide in-store banking to our customers. We're particularly delighted to be teaming up with a local bank here in Hastings. This is a great way tc offer additional services to our The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan is taking applications from needy senior citizens, mothers, pregnant women and children 5 and under who may qualify to receive monthly food items. Those who apply and qualify for CAA’s Commodity Supplemental Food Program this month will begin receiving monthly food items in October. The program, funded by the federal government, will provide food that makes several nutritious meals to 2,000 peo­ ple every month in Calhoun. Barry, Branch and St. Joseph counties. The CAA’s program will help many women and children who do not qualify for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Women. Infants and Children (W.I.C.) program. W.I.C. pro­ vides food to children only up to 4 years old, and to mothers only six months after they stop breast-feeding. The supplemental program will allow children 5 and under to receive food, as well as new mothers for one year after they stop breast-feeding. Seniors (60 and over) also can qualify for the program based on their annual income. For mothers, pregnant women and children up to 5 years old. the household income qualifications are: • A four-person household can have an an­ nual income up to $28,860. • A three-person household can have an an­ nual income up to $24,013. MainStreet Savings Bank will have a branch office operating inside the Felpausch Food center in Hastings next June. MainStreet already has had a branch office in the Charlotte Felpausch since March and has seen great success, according to the fi­ nancial institution's president and chief exec­ utive officer. Todd Harding. "We believe this additional location (the company's fourth branch) fits well with our strategic plan and provide increased opportu­ nities to service our customers as their community bank." Harding said The mo’t was announced al the same time as news of MainStreet selling its current building at the comer of State Street and Michigan Avenue and moving to the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse site next to Wendy's on West Stale Street. The bank's offices in Felpausch will go in where the in-store manager s office is located now located on the main floor directly customers." Harding said MainStrect s experience with the Charlotte Felpausch has shown that "every Felpausch customer is a potential new customer of ours In a supermarket, you have tremendous traffic volume. You come into contact with more customers The MainStreet CEO said construction will begin inside Felpausch in early spring, with completion dale expected to be June I. Brunch honors retirees Hastings Mutual Insurance honored its retirees at its annual brunch Thursday. Pictured are (front row, from left) Ingrid Wilson-Morgan, Joyce Skedgell, Peggy Guy, Emma Jane Ingram, Thelma Francisco. Gloria Windes, (back row, from left) Jim Morgan, Barbara Phelps. Jerry Skedgell. Bob Phillips. Jim Stellard, Norm Pettigrew, Chuck Schroeder and Florence Ginbach. Summerfest Rewarded The Hastings Car Club donated a check for $150 to the Hastings Summerfest last Thursday at a special meeting at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Here. Summerfest's Mike Hallifax. on left, receives the check from Car Club's Warren Steele. 1997. VIKING, continued from Page 1------------in July of 1955 as engineer and plant manager He assumed the presidency in 1961 and became chairman of the operating companies in 1989. E. Tyden AB Inc. was formed as a holding company in 1987 with Groos assuming the presidency. Groos' tenure was marked by great changes within the fire sprinkler industry, which occasioned periodic major restructuring of Viking operations. He inherited a collection of partially owned sprinkler installers and built it into the third largest sprinkler installing company in North America. The installation companies were subsequently sold to their employees in a senes of leverage buyouts in the late 1980s Changing market conditions within the sprinkler industry forced the company to change from direct selling to independent representatives and. then to establish Viking Supply Network subsidiary, which serves the requirements of the sprinkler install*..* as what Groos likes to call "a wholly-owned independent distributor." Along the way. Viking previously owned a company that financed sprinkler installations and a fire protection consulting engineering company The Brammall operation was acquired in 1983 and Telesis in 1994. In the mid-1960s. Groos started a strong drive in the export market. This effort met with gix»d initial success and has continued until today, he said. One of every three jobs in the Hastings Viking and Tyden Seal locations are the result of exported products, Groos said. Headquarters for European sales is in Luxembourg and Asian operations arc centered in Singapore and Hong Kong. Nicholas D Groos, another son. is president of Viking's international operations. Richard Groos. the grandson of Emil Tyden. inventor of the Tyden Seal and founder of the Viking Corp., was bom in Evanston. III. He moved to Hastings at a young age. graduated in 1948 from Hastings High School and earned a master's degree in mechanical engineering at Cornell University. Ithaca. N.Y. He worked briefly for Union Carbide Corp, in Cleveland. Ohio, then served in the U.S. Army as a tank maintenance officer al Aberdeen Proving Ground and the Ordinance Tank Automotive Command in Detroit. Community involvement has always been important to Groos. He has been associated with the Barry County United Way and community fund since the late 1950s and is still a board member He has served on the local board and in various capacities including the presidency. Groos also served 12 years on the Hastings Area Board of Education, including a term as president, and on the board of directors of Pennock Hospital He has served on the board of the former Thomapplc Foundation since the early 1960s and has been president as well. The foundation is now known as the Barry County Community Foundation and Groos is at the helm. Long-term care seminar is Sept. 24 Long term care has been described as "the family crisis of the ’90s" because it is the greatest expense older Americans face. It is one of the only health care expenses that is not covered by Medicare. Medicare supplements, retiree health plans or group and individual health plans for those under 65. Woodgrove Parish in Hastings is providing a community seminar on the topic of long term care from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 24. The church is located at 4887 Coats Grove Rd. The church's pastor, the Rev. Ben L. Herring, invites anyone in the community to attend the free seminar The seminar will answer the following questions: What are your options to protect yourself and your family against the financial threat that a stay in a long-term facility could cause? Is Medicaid a solution? How will recent legislation in Washington affect you? What about insurance? What are the ingredients of a superior policy? Seminar presenters will be Dennis VanDyke and Jeff Davis of Bankers Life and Casually. "This is an information seminar. No attempt will be made to sell insurance." Herring said. new high school, saying the district has run out of room, causing many students to have to attend classes in portable classrooms. "I'm pleased fix the children and the com­ munity." Superintendent Steven Secor said after the results were announced. "So many people have worked on this for so Jong, they deserve to finally have something to look forward to. "I hope we can all put what has occured behind us and forget the division caused by the bond issues. Let's move forward, like Unity Field, as the 'entire' Lakewood com­ munity. We can work positively in this and build something great for our children." He added. "We have some portables for sale." The unofficial tallies are as follows. • Woodland: Proposal I — 516 yes, 493 no; Proposal II — 356 yes. 654 no; Pro­ posal IH — 367 yes. 643 no. • Clarksville: Proposal I — 261 yes. 298 no; Proposal II — 167 yes. 393 no; Pro­ posal III — 182 yes. 378 no. • Sunfield: Proposal I — 370 yes. 428 no; Proposal II — 235 yes. 559 no; Proposal in — 259 yes. 537 no. • Lake Odessa: Proposal 1 — 655 yes. 530 no; Proposal II — 476 yes. 712 no; Pro­ posal in — 473 yes, 711 no. • A two-person household can have an an­ nual income up to $19,166. • A one-person household can have an an­ nual income up to $14,319. This group cannot currently be in the Women, Infants and Children commodity program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Those 60 years and over have a different set of income guidelines: • A four-person household can have an in­ come up to S20.280. • A three-person household can have an in­ come up to $16,874. • A two-person household can have an in­ come up to $13,468. • A one-person household can have an in­ come up to $10,062. Food to be distributed includes infant for­ mula. milk. meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits, potatoes, cheese, cereal, egg mix and peanut butter. Anyone interested in applying for the pro­ gram should be prepared with the following documents: birth certificate, picture iden­ tification. proof of income, social security number, proof of residence and medical card (if applicable) To apply, call the CAA's Barry County of­ fice at 948-4260 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays or stop in during business hours. 107 S. Jefferson in Hastings. Sale benefits Easter Seals Dynamic Real Estate, owned by John and Linda Rough, hosted a benefit rummage sale with a'l proceeds going to the Easter Seal Society. Elma Czinder and Dave (Dr. Owie) Botwinski spent the day outside welcoming shoppers to the garage sale of donated items. At 3 p.m. Czinder said. "We haven't totaled the sales yet, but I know there has to be over $200/ �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19, 1996 Taxpayers overlooked in landfill issue Candidates spread misinformation in Hope Township Dear editor: In the Sept 12 edition of the Banner, there were some erroneous statements made by can­ didates for Hope Township offices. Barbara Cichy and John Hosier, which need to be corrected. In regard to the annual meeting, which they wish to reinstate in order to approve or reject pa> increases for township officials, they have ntx done their homework. The annua) meeting was costly to hold, only a few people came. So state law recently allowed it to be abolish­ ed. which almost ail townships have done. These two people neglected to inform the people that the budget heat ing part of the an­ nual meeting, which is the portion these two candidates referred to. has never been cancel­ ed. It is now held before a regular board meeting toward the end of the fiscal year and is advertised in both the Banner and Reminder so that interested parlies can attend There have been few pa> raises through (he years. In fact, none were given around the times when the work doubled for such things as planning and zoning and for the sewer There were several references to the Right to Farm Act that indicate a lack of understan­ ding of the limited authority a township possesses. “Right to Farm legislation" is what these two people propose. However, the township level of government has no authority to pass such legislation. In addition, the state has already passed Right to Farm legislation. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance, pass­ ed in 1982. incorporated language of the Right to Farm Act in the purpose statement for the AR zone. This language has always been there, and we have had no problems with its enforcement. Mrs. Cichy said people who circulate peti­ tions opposing a project and w ho present them to the Planning Commission should have the final say. State law dicutes the conditions that must be met for a project to be approved or re­ jected. Those conditions are set up to save taxpayers from being sued and to protect pro­ perty rights from being abused by planning and zoning boards. These conditions are put into law to protect people from the abuse of such arrogant demands as Mrs. Cichy pro­ poses These planning and zoning boards have to be the ones to make the determinations, not the audience That is the law. Whoever has a township office must take an oath to uphold the law rather than doing whatever they want to do. People who rule by whim instead of by law are described in the dictionary as anarchists. ‘"Equal and fair representation’... which relates to the right to farm issue" was propos­ ed by Cichy and Hosier in the Banner article. Are they complaining in this statement that farmers have too many rights from the Right to Farm Ad? This is state law that must be followed locally. They can't abolish it. As to their proposal for a full- or part-time police department, this matter is raised from time to time, but the people have not wanted to pay the two mills or more that it would re­ quire to maintain it or the cost of a building to house the office and carts). Any petition from the people on the matter to the Township Board would be put to a vote at the next regular scheduled election. However, there is another millage demand that could be looming in the future. The Plan­ ning Commission will hold a public hearing Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. to sec if the people want to continue having zoning and building, mechanical and electrical permits issued at the township ’evcl or return this endeavor back to the county . Cichy and Hosier criticize the uneven enfoncment. but Mrs. Cichy has been told numerous times that we do not have the money for more enforcement. Mrs. Cichy is responsible for having wasted $10,000 of the citizens' money in her pro­ blems with a neighbor. She complained about a home built to the south of her. but the zoning administrator could sec from survey stakes that the problems were due to the Cichy's house being only two feet from the property line (instead of 10 feet) and their garage (which was behind this neighbor's house) be­ ing about 10 feet too far forward toward the lake. The matter wound up in court and there were appeals Zoning is paid for from the general fund, HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 which was never designed to cover such an expensive project While Dick Leinaar gave his dedicated service as zoning administrator and inspector, wc broke even on the cost. But the highest salary he ever made was $7,000 for more than full-time work. Now we have three people doing the work that he used to do. It is costly, wc have had to raise fees for hearings and for building permits to help cover the cost, but it is still costing about $10,000 a year more than fees taken in. To continue to have zoning at the township level, and to meet the demands of citizens that fees for hearings and permits be lowered, and the hours the zoning administrator is in the township office be increased from the present two hours a week will require more millage, perhaps as much as I ft to two mills. Will peo­ ple be willing to pay that? We will sec at the public hearing. In the meantime, intelligent and truthful in­ formation needs to be disseminated rather than falsehoods so that good decisions come out of the hearing. Finally, if Hosier and Cichy really intend to serve the people as township officers, why haven't they inquired as to what the duties are for these offices? Who will train them? Who will Hosier get for assessor? That is his responsibility as supervisor. How does he plan to fulfill his duties of attending the meetings each month for Township Board, sewer (often more than once a month) and am balance. and the Fire Commission and road meetings to fulfill his responsibility to be in the township office all day each Wednesday and to follow up on people s concerns or com­ plaints when he has two jobs already? If he cares so much about this township, why has he never attended a township board meeting? If he is concerned about the township, why didn't he register to voce long ago instead of waiting until he became a candidate this year? Mrs. Cichy has caused much confusion for others by telling the lake people that their homes must be set back 55 feet from the water. This is not true for a non-conforming lot. and Cichy has been told this innumerable times. At the November general election, it is in the voters’ best interest to seek out the truth for the good of the future of our growing and beautiful township. Sylvia Forster Hastings We must move to ‘sensible center' To the editor: Recently in American politics, we've seen the collapse of what I call the "sensible center." Democrats and Republicans have become polarized to such an extent that dialogue is vurually impossible. Our elected officials should rise above that gridlock. The issues of balancing the budget, protecting Social Security and Medicare, educating our children, preparing our work force, keeping our streets safe, and protecting the environ­ ment are all too important to fall victim to par­ tisan politics. As the father of three young children. I am concerned about the federal government’s ir­ responsible spending policies. The budget has not been balanced since 1969 and the resulting red ink threatens to overwhelm us and our children as wc prepare to confront the challenges of living in a global economy. As an educator — I’m the director of the Gerald Ford Institute at Albion College — I know how important education and training are to developing a world-class work force. 1 do not believe that proposals in the current Congress to cut Head Start, student loans and school lunch programs arc the best way to prepare our children or reduce the deficit. What wc need to do — both Democrats and Republicans — is sit down and put everything on the table. Wc must eliminate waste and duplicative programs to be sure, but wc also must guard against cutting programs that pro­ tect the most vulnerable members of society. Those charged with the burden of deficit reduction should be prepared to do so responsibly. Whichever party wins control of the U.S. House in November, it is time to slop the name-calling and maneuvering for partisan advantage. With this election, voters have the chance to recreate a "sensible center,” in which individuals work together to address the challenges wc face as we head into the next century. If that "sensible center" is stifled once again by extreme politics from the left or from the right, we could be in for some very dif­ ficult times. Kim Tunniciiff Candidate. U.S. House of Representatives Michigan’s 7th District Albion The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before 'hey will be published. The requiiements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the sr.me two people on one issue will be limited Io one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit ot one letter per person per month • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion To the editor: I think the taxpayers of Barry County are being shoved aside and ignored concerning the landfill issue. We were polled by our supervisors a long time ago on how we felt on this issue. We said no? Wc do not want a landfill, where we are host to refuse from ocher counties brought into Barry’ When our supervisors tried to convey the overwhelming "no" message to the powers to be. they were ignored and made to feel they were rocking the boat. "No" means "no!" Why are they still hav­ ing meetings on this issue as if they don’t hear us? Don't the taxpayers and residents of Barry count? Don't wc have a say on what we want our elected officials to do? The Solid Waste Committee is just going ahead on this host agreement as if they have a hearing problem. We already said no. That means no landfill. 1 think this issue should be on the ballot thisNovember Wc also better take a look at the people who are trying to cram this down our throats. Do wc want them to keep their jobs next term? There is a lot of money to be made from alandfill and the people of Barry County won't be seeing any of it! A few individuals will, though. There b a landfill about 16 miles from Hastings in Calhoun County that tells me they have room for all of Barry’s refuse for the next 20 years and more after that! Can anyone tell me through the Banner,, how we can get this on the ballot? Can theBanner print the names of the people who are on the landfill committee? Who needs the possible water contamination, the filth of what could be in the incoming refuse? We don't! Rise up folks, the committee members must think we're too stupid to know what's good for us. Let’s show them wc are not? Dell Yeakel Delton Check out the power of prayer Prayer changes things! Prayer is the answer! How serious are wc in our pursuit of bring­ ing our nation back to God? It involves that which costs us something, especially our attitude. Are we willing for the spirit of Jesus Christ to make us and mold us into who and what we ougnt to be? Can we as Christians put aside our dif­ ferences to pray for those who are hurting, those who aren’t even noticed by the mainstream? And yet pray for those in authority over us? Can we as Christians be moved enough to tears and groanings for those who are not of our immediate family or church people? For other churches? Can we mean business with God by faith to join in the greatest freedom He gives to ap­ proach the throne together? In fact, you're invited to do so Thursday.. Oct. 3, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. at the First. United Methodi.st Church on Green Street in, Hastings. A nursery will be provided. Joyce Kelly Hastings Penney's closing should be a lesson To the editor: The announcement that JCPcnney will be closing its doors in January 1997 at the latest is just another reminder of how the construc­ tion of shopping malls can undermine a city’s downtown area. Hopefully, city fathers and township ruling bodies are taking note of this and will be hesi­ tant to continue with the trend. Unoccupied stores are a blight on a city and. the closing of this longtime Hastings store will. be a real loss. M. Joan Baines Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Praineville and Barry townships and the lower third ot Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ol Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 46909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmona, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House ol Representatives. Stale Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Should Perot join debate? A panel has ruled that third pans presidential candidate Rom Perot cannot take pan again in the debates later th:s fall lx-'ween Bill Clinton and Bob Dole. How do you feel about Perot joining the debate ? Pubhshod by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ovtvon ot J-Ad Gnpbcs Inc 1952 N Broadway H**trigs, Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacoba Fredone Jacob* • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edtor) Elame Gibart (Astaunt EtUof) Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cmdy Sfflhh Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Mabel Kathryn Seely© • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciasarfwd >ds accoptad Monday through FrxiayBam Io 530 pm . Saturday 8 X *.m - Noon Scott Ommen Cindy O Neii Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year n Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes Io: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Daisy Davis, Hastings: "Yeah, 1 guess. Maybe he can do some changes " Carl Billings, Hastings: "I'm all for iL.' Judy Brown, Hastings: I'd feel pretty good about it He has a chance. I guess." Chris Piper, Hastings: They should let him slay home." Melody Rodgers, Hastings: "Yes, why not? The more the merrier." Mary Bradfield, Hastings: "Sure. Why not?" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1996 — Page 5 LETTERS from our readers: Big city values infiltrate trails To the editor: I cannot help but wonder why the fine citizens of our community continue to receive • one-sided story from the pro trail activists. I know why they are hearing the story. What 1 do not understand is why they receive it. There are several outspoken individuals who, regardless of outcome, legal process or cost, will pursue personal interest or profits derived from this trail. The story people are not hearing is the levy of a half mill tax that is typical with municipalities responsible for maintenance, and the use of MDOT dollars that we all con­ tribute through the gas tax for purchase of this property. In our home area, we already have paid for many acres of state land that can be used for the same purpose al no additional burden to local taxpayers. Barry. Yankee Spr­ ings, Middleville state lands arc available to all. The lack of available resources b not a reason. I have been told that the neighbors and near­ by residents love the trails. I have co-workers who are neighbors of the Kent trail. The true story relayed to me is that these people hate the trail, their home values have diminished since development and traffic problems, van­ dalism and noise are common. There have been articles in the GR Press from neighbors of the Kent trail that support this. I keep hearing how trail activists are doing everything they can to meet the needs of ad­ joining property owners. This is the farthest thing from the truth. I have personally been made promises from the village, but zero pro­ mises kept. The promise of police patrol also bothers me. The failure to protect Spring Park from consistent vandalism is a sign of capability to back up this promise. When this trail idea was brought up two years ago. I personally polled 36 adjoining property owners to this 4.5-mile stretch, and 34 were against having a trail, two were neutral. We presented this to the village and the township of Thomapplc. I found that the core values 1 was raised with, treating people with dignity, respect for neighbors and value for privacy, are being neglected in a com­ munity that I previously felt embraced these values. It truly disappoints me when I realize big city values arc infiltrating the ranks and overcoming our rural values . This is my home, my property is my yard, it makes no difference if 1 have a half acre lot or 100 acres, this is my yard. My children ihould be able to be safe in my yard. This is hot the case any more. It is just a numbers before you meet one unstable person. trail increases the numbers for not only me. but also village residents, as this is the proposed parking lot for this trail. Just remember we as a community arc inviting the Communication from... U.S. Congressman Nick Smith rest of the world and their values into our lives forever The liability issues are many. On Labor Day I watched young persons 14 to 17 years of age jump from the iron bridge (pari of the trail) into the Thomapplc River. I was fishing the river and I know if they had dived rather than jumped we would be reading their names in the obituary today, because the depth is not sufficient for this activity. I have requested the trail be closed during gun deer season for safety. and respect for the interests of the adjoining landowners. I have been told from the village this will never hap­ pen. The anti-hunting activitists must be in­ filtrating the village and trail committee or its just another case of no respect for interests or farming needs of others. Thomapplc Township has never granted a special use permit for this trail, yet the village blunders on with heavy equipment, uprooting trees and destroying anything they feel is in the way on the old rail grade, with no regard for law. Thomapplc Township will support this trail, being the village is located in the township makes me wonder what pressures the village put on the township for this ap­ proval. The township originally passed a resolution not to support the trail I know there are many others that feel the same as 1 do. Some have sold their places and moved already to avoid the strong-arm tactics th^t we are experiencing. 1 refuse to give up! You should pay atten tion to the real truth the Kent trail neighbors relate from experience — question rosy pro­ mises and half truths, broken promises and blatant disregard for laws. Jerald Smith Middleville Pennock planning magnificent berm? Dear editor: I find it quite curious that Pennock Hospital has chosen to stockpile dirt on the vacant lots where they propose to build a parking lot. Cunous because anyone can sec that they will need to peel two to three feet of din from the natural grade there to build their parking lot. It occurred to me that they might be inten­ tionally degrading the area such that the neighbors might conclude that a parking lot would be better than what was there. This seems unlikely, however, given the Pennock administration's well-known sensitivity to their residential neighbors* concerns. But 1 think I have figured it out They must be planning to build a berm, a green belt to buffer the new parking lot from the nearby residences. And with the amount of material they now have, what a magnificent berm it will be! I*m sure the neighbors will be thrilled. Brian Reynolds Hastings Single parenting Most would agree that parenting can be a challenging task when two parents are work­ ing hard to raise healthy children. It is not difficult to understand how single parents are often left feeling overwhelmed and inadequate. This article will focus on some of the stressors of parenting solo, and ways of forti­ fying oneself to meet the challenge of single parenting. When a parent becomes suddenly single through the death of a spouse or a divorce, strong feelings of grief, loss and loneliness arise. A parent must grieve and work through such loss in order to be healthy emotionally and to be freed up in the long run to parent effectively. Unfortunately, some parents become absorbed in their own grief and lose sight of their children's needs and the fact that they loo are grieving. Many parents an enrolling their children in grief recovery or divorce ad justment groups. While these groups often are a help to children, they can not take the place of a parent communicating, “I am here and I will listen to you.” Loneliness is a strong emotion. It can pro­ mpt a single parent to compromise his or her standards about physical intimacy or relation­ ships in general. Some parents go through a series of relationships trying to find comfort and companionship. Children become confus­ ed and insecure as they watch adults enter and exit their lives. At times, they re-experience loss as someone they have grown to like has disappeared from their lives. A stronger alternative for coping with loneliness is to connect with other adults on a supportive one-to-one basis or in a group situation. In this way. a single parent can have a social life and take the necessary time to heal Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings before dating. Another benefit of developing a strong adult social network is that the single parent will not be as likely to expect their children to fulfill the role of companion or confidant. Some of the single parents I have met are the most resourceful people 1 know. Most are solidly connected with the formal helping systems, such as agencies that offer financial help, schools and churches. Some have net­ worked with other single parents for babysit­ ting. transportation and moral support Clearly, single parenting can be a challeng­ ing process. As a community, we need to be available to help our single parents to become the successful parents they can be. Next time you joke about high blood pressure... Laugh these off! Uncontrolled high blood pressure may lead to all of the above. 50 mfcn Americans hne h|0i blood pressure and had don't even know It Get your blood pressure cheOred re^Aarty and cal for more information. National Kidney Foundation* Open Saturday, Sept. 21 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Hanover Village Hastings’ Newest Manufactured Housing Conununity Offering all city conveniences, in a quiet, rural setting. On site sales by Grand Value Homes, Inc. offering quality sectional or singlewide homes. BANNER can...945-9554 Watching the regulators Congress passes a law and then bureaucrats in the different departments and agencies write the regulations to implement their inlepretation of the legislation. The regulations, detailing the do’s and dom's and penalties, are not reviewed by Congress to make sure they are what the lawmakers intended. Because there is no oversight of the regulatory pro­ cess. Unelected bureaucrats wield enormous power over the intepretation of the law Last week. Congress began officially con­ sidering my regulatory reform bill (H.R. 2990) to fix this problem. The Judiciary Com­ mittee held hearings and took testimony from Members of Congress, law professors and representatives from leading Washington think tanks on what effects my bill would have on the regulatory system. Under H.R. 2990. Congress would begin to do what the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) does in the Michigan Legislature — review bureaucratic regulations to make sure they are consistent with legislative intent. My ex­ perience as a former member of JCAR has convinced me that Congress should block many burdensome and costly regulations that are inconsistent with me intent of the law that is being implemented. This way, we would have better regulations and more political accountability. In 1995, there were 133.581 pages of regulations, compared to 32.525 pages of federal law. Thus, every page of law made by Congress has generated four pages of regula­ tions that the American people must obey. In 1995. more than 130.000 federal regulators spent over $14 billion creating regulations that cost Americans S668 billion (or about $7,000 per family) to comply with. Citizens have less control of their lives and less respect for the law because they can’t vote against the bureaucrats who create new laws through these regulations. When we in Congress discover a needless or unworkable regulation, it is because a small business owner, farmer or landowner tells us about it after it takes effect. By then, as I pointed out in my article in the most re­ cent issue of Harvard Law School’s "Journal on Legislation”, it is difficult for Congress to change it. My bill provides that when Congress gives an agency the power to create a new regula­ tion, Congress could review the regulation and vote on it before it took effect. If Con­ gress voted against the regulation, the agency would have to draft and submit a new one Many rules don’t directly affect the public or have a large economic impact, and Congress could allow these rules to go into effect as they do now — without congressional approval. Congress is shirking its duty if it does not make sure that the laws it passes are properly implemented The hearings on my bill were an important first step towards Congress reasserting control of the regulatory process. What Are STDs? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as venereal diseases, is a broad term that refers to more than 50 diseases and syndromes, which may be transmitted through the exchange of body fluids. A conservative estimate predicts that STDs will affect one in four sexually-active Americans at some time. STDs affect men and women of all back­ grounds and economic levels. Come and find out more. Jeffrey Dinges, M.D., will give a presentation on STDs on Thursday, September 26, from 7:00-8:30 p.m., in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. Call 948-3125 to register, refreshments will be served. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health Many floor plans open for you to tour with as little as 5% down to qualified buyers — and immediate occupancy. 16’x8’, 1152 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2 Bath 1000 W Grwn St • Hasmga Ml 4B0M Condominium For Sale 1494 sq. ft. Shown with optional dormer. UNMATCHED VALUE plus COMPETITIVE PRICING = HAPPY, SATISFIED CUSTOMERS Call Brian Smith at 948-8904 for available lots Call Denny Sheridan at 945-9885 for your personal tours of Grand Values, Sectional & Singlewide Homes Hanover Village is located just south of Hastings on South Hanover (or M-37) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1996 Township Association to meet in Middleville Sept. 26 The Michigan Townships Association will offer a one-da) legislative update and educa­ tional program to township officials from Allegan. Barry. Kent and Onawa counties. Thursday. Sept. 26. as part of MTA’s annual fall district meetings. About 100 officials are expected to attend this event al the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. ‘The challenge facing local officials has never been greater." explains MTA Ex­ ecutive Director John M. LaRose. "Faced with the furor of an election year, increasing legislative mandates and ever-changing statues, elected officials need to chart a course of good governing and fiscal responsibility io effectively and legally perform their duties." The program will begin at 9 a.m. with MTA Deputy Executive Director Larry Mer­ rill reviewing important public acts, issues currently affecting townships and association activities Following Merrill's update. MTA President Joseph L. Richards will report on MTA’s progress. At mid morning. MTA Legislative Counsel Pat McAvoy will discuss pending legislation, including issues such as credit card use by township officials, revenue sharing, road fun­ ding. election law changes and personal pro­ perty taxes. The morning session will close with a District 11 caucus meeting to elect a member township official to fill a vacancy of an unexpired term of a District 11 director on the MTA Board. Following lunch, participants can choose to attend one of three concurrent workshops: I) Providing Better Service to Citizens; 2) Financial Forum "On the Road." or 3) Cur­ rent issues in Elections Management. The Michigan Stale Assessors Board will conduct a three-hour renewal course for Levels 1. II. Ill and IV, beginning al 2:30 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Rond. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10:30 Wednesday 6 p.m Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOO. 1330 N Broadway. Hailing* Phone 945-3195 Worthip. praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a.m and 6 p.m.. Wednesday 7 p.m. Alto Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 wuth at M-79 Lawrence Hubley. paUor% phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count, choir director Sun day morning 9.30 a m . Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning wor­ thip. 6:00 p.m Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pxt Faller from 5 30-7 30 p.m Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hasungt. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.ti. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHIRt H. Comer Stale Rd jnd Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 9 45 iluadas School. 10 45 Mom Hies Wednesday —7pm — • ’ groups in various homes Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study at the church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHI RUH. 3185 N Brmdwas. Hastings Ml 49058 Pistor Carl Ukrhfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pwlard. 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am . Ro Ken Vaught. 1100 a m . Res Carl Lnchfieid SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW' beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult classes. Gaming Per sonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctnnes of Faith. The Minor Prophcts-Calling God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Reiationshipx with your Spouse. Children 'nd Friends Jom us for the class tha* fits your needs. 4-H. Mondavs 6:3*3-8:00 p.m. BlbuE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m al 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Lauhaugh residence» and Wednes­ day. 5 15 p m at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Satu:uay each month 8Wa rn . freewrdl offering You are invited and welcome SJi CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131m Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m.; Saturday Mass during the summer 6 00 p.m.. Communion Services Wednesday, fnday at 9 00 a. m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services - 9:45 a.m.. Bible Classes for all ages; 1040 am Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith. 5:30 p.m. youth meeting with "Youth with a Message" 945-9224 . 6 30 p m Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY*-OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30, a m . classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro-1 vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are. Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study : No age limits GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . Hastings. Mi 49058 Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Sept 22 - 8:00 A 10:45 Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School. Thursday Sept 19 - 7:30 Adult Choir; 8:00 AA. Saturday. Sept. 21 — 8:00 NA. Tuesday, Sept. 24 — 7 00 SS Staff Wednesday. Sept 25 - 11:00 BCARSP Lunch A Meeting; 7:00 Education Comm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-800* Kevin Shockey. Senior Pastor James R. Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up tq 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awana Club*. 7:00 p.m.. Teem in Houseman Hall. 7-00 pj|.» Adults P»y« meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice CUtAJt CREEK BOLE/tawCreek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. ' Sunday School at 10 00a m.; Wot 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at I b. -00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 20,199C at the Wren Funer­ al Home with the Reverend Charles P. McCabe III officiating. Entombment will be at 12:00 noon Friday, September 20, 1996 at Ml Ever-Rest Memor­ ial Park in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church or Thornapple manor. Clayton G. Webb NASHVILLE - Clayton G. Webb, age 86. of Nashville passed away on Monday, September 9, 1996 at his residence. He was born on November 29, 1909 in Castellon Township, the son of Lester and Mamie (Houser) Webb. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1927 and afterwards he worked on area farms and drove dump truck. He was employed for twenty-seven years by the former Rich Manu­ facturing Company in Battle Creek, and retired from there in 1971 when the Sterling Division of Federal Mogul left town. In 1945 he received his Ham Radio license and enjoyed the hobby for many yean. He married Geraldine I. Tietz in 1943 and the marriage ended in divorce in 1952. He was preceded in death by a grandson. Matthew Webb, and a brother. Clinton Webb He ts auntaA JT faRfcur. My (Jothcs) Xtawt oHiowanS, Colorado; two torn. P.O Bos 63. Hastings. MI 49058 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 <»r 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m., Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study , please call for more details. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends. Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 B<x>k of Common Prayer PLEAS ANT VIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945 9200 home phone. Sunday Service 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 XX) p m . Wednesday AWANA b 30-8:00 p m. (3 yr old through 6th grade) THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor. Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also. Nuncry available for all services Bring the whole family. ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond Sl. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948 9327 or Rex Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101. St. Andrew's ts a part of the Independent Anglican Chun.Canada Synod INDtTKNDENT CHIKCH CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mathivwi Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 • meeting at Thomas Jeffcnon Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9 30 am. Bible School. 10 30 am. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday , in home Bible study Call for locatxm — 623-3110. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC­ CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sundav Mass 9 30 a m CHI RC H OF T !TE N AZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 1100 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even^ ing Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Terns and Children GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple­ Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nuncry children's ministry , youth group adult small group ministry, leader Jup training. NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLcXFAB INCORPORATED ot Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS SANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" - 118 S Jefferson — MS 3429 HASTINOS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hasting*, Michigan I Harold R. Kimmel HASTINGS * Mr. Harold R. Kimmel, age 73. of Hastings, retired Vice President of Hast­ ings Press, Incorporated, passed away Tues­ day, September 17,19% at Thornapple Manor. Visitation will be Thursday, September 19. 1996 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home. ( HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Music & Christian Education Church phone 616/945-9574 Bar­ rier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 am Sundays Sunday School 9:30 am . Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am. Worship 11XX) am wnh child care for infants & toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age 5 thru 2nd grade; Mi-Hi Youth Fellowship 4:00 p.m.; Senior Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Activities starting 6:00 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night. Sunday. Sept 22 - Barry County CROP Walk. Registration starts IXX) p.m. Walk suns 2.00 p.m. Thursday. Sept 26 — C.O.A. Senior Citizens Health Fair 9:30 a m to 12 noon HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Piu.h Sail* C Keller. DCE; Becky Oesler. Pro gram/Youth Director Fnday. Sept 20 — 6:00 p.m Parent Network Tailgate party at HHS Sunday. Sept 22 — 8:00 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal. 9 30 and 11:00 Morning Worship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM). Nursery is provided during both Services 9 50a m Sunday Church School for all ages. 10.30a.m. Cof­ fee Hour. II 50 am. Children's Church; 1:00 p m Registration for CROP Walk at 1st UMC Parking Lot. I 30 p.m Cadent Choir Choir Room; 2:00 p.m CROP Walk leaves from 1st UMC Parking Lot NO PYF'S TODAY PLEASE WALK IN CROP WALK’ M<M*day. Sept 23 - 6:30 p m Parent Youth Advisory Com­ mittee • Sr High Classroom. 7:00 pm COMMITTEE NIGHT Tues day. Sept 24 — 3.00 p m Hand­ chimes. 7 30 pm Stephen Ministers Supervision and Closure Thursday. Sept 26 — 10 00 a m 12:00 noon Imnuinizatwwi Clime lor Pre-Schoolers in Leasnn Sharpe Hall Call Head Start for mure details* 3:00 p.m NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. 7.XX) p m Cub Seoul Pack Meeting Hail Dennis (Jane) Webb of Hastings, Allen Webb of Leavenworth. Kansas; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters. Amber Wheelock or Grand Rapids, Opal Mosher of Battle Creek. Ruby Bridges of Nashville, Garnet Nicholson of Hastings; brothers, Arthur Webb of Battle Creek and Harold Webb of Nashville. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service was held. Me monal s may be m ade to Barry Communi­ ty Hospice. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Robert H. Otis HASTINGS - Robert H. Otis, age 84. of Hastings, passed away on Monday, September 16, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was boro September 19,1911 in Rutland Township, the son of Frederick & Luella (Havens) Otis. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1929 and attended Michigan State College. He was a carpenter all his working life. Ik ~’as boro and lived his entire lifetime in Rutland *1 ownship, Barry County. He was married to Mildred Gunesch. He was preceded in death by nine brothers & sisters. Mr. Otis is survived by his wife, Mildred; two sisters, Lucille Lietzke of Mogadore, Ohio, Edna Burkland of Ann Arbor; many nieces, nephews & cousins. There will be no visitation or services per his request Cremation has taken place at his request and a private interment will be held. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. BettyJean Pett CLARKSVILLE-Betty Jean PetL age 62, of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, Septem­ ber 11, 1996 at her residence. She was born March 10, 1934 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Edward and Mabel McCaul. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School and was married to Raymond Pett. He preceded her in death in 1962. She was employed by the Lowell Engineer­ ing Company in Alto for several years, retiring in 1995. She is survived by her four sons, Michael (Amy) Pen of Saranac, Herbert Pen of Grand Rapids, Steven (Roxanne) Pen of Clarksville, Edward Pen of Greenville, Howard (Audra) Tefft of Clarksville; two daughters, Susan (Alan) Rypma of Wyoming, TonJa Valdez of Portland; 15 grandchildren; one brother. Jack (Janet) McCaul of Ionia; four sisters, Barbara (Larry) Dye of Lake Odessa, Patricia (Larry) Reser of Clarksville, Jerry (Ron) Bray of Bath, Jean (Kurt) Guild of Clarksville. Funeral Services were held Saturday. September 14. 1996 at the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church with the Reverend Phillip Whipple officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Ionia County Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - David Brooks Freeland, age 40, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 1996 in Florida. He was bora November 2,1955 in Hastings, the son of Edward J. and Emma Jean (Moore) Freeland. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1974 and from Michigan State University in 1979, moving to Honda in 1984. He was preceded in death by his grandpa­ rents, Edward and Mildred (Nelson) Freeland and Robert Brooks and Tean (Faulkner) Moore. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Edward Michael (Gloria) Freeland of Troy, and Douglas (Amy) Freeland of Hastings; three nieces and one nephew. Memorial Services were held in Fort Lauderdale. Services will be held at a later date in Hastings. Because of his love of nature and the outdoors, memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings First United Methodist Church, to establish a Memorial Garden in his name. Mttton "Larry" CargiU DELTON - Milton Tarry" Cargill, age 87 of Delton and formerly of Battle Creek passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 1996 at Walters Foster Care in Battle Creek. Mr. Cargill was born on January 6, 1909 in Shelby, the son of Edward and Nina (Hobby) Cargill He graduated from Shelby High School and the Oceana County Normal and taught school in Shelby for several years. He was employed for thirty-five years with Post Cereals Division of General Foods, retiring in 1971. He was a member of Post Cereals 25 year club and the Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. He was married to Agnes H. Cook on Octob­ er 29,1932. He and his wife moved to Battle Creek in 1935 and the Delton area in 1960 and he loved to do gardening-raising fruit trees and carpen­ try wort He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Agnes on May 16, 1995. Ik is survived by two daughters and husbands, Carolyn and Robert Wightman of Delton, and Ann and Robert Spindlow of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; eight great­ grandchildren; two sisters, Della Hackett and Lucille Shull both of Hart. Funeral services were held on Saturday. September 14,1996 at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Interment took place in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Funeral arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. DonaldJ. Battisforr HOUGHTON - Donald J. Battisfort, age 67, of Houghton and formerly of Charioae and Lansing, passed away Sunday, September 1, 1996 at Portage View Hospital in Hancock. Mr. Battisfore wu born May 4, 1929 in Marquette, the son of George and Irene (Matte) Battisfore. He attended the local schools. Mr. Battisfore was a veteran of World War II having joined the United States Army in 1946. He served as a Military Policeman in occupied Japan. Upon discharge from the service, Mr. Battisfore worked as a Prison Guard at the Marquette State Prison for several years. He established his own Construction Company, Great Lakes Homes in the Marquette area. Mr. Battisfore married the former Clara A. Pydynkowsky in 1952, she preceded him in death in 1962. Mr. Battisfore lived in the Mid-Michigan area from 1963 to 1980 working as a builder/ contractor. In 1980 he became owner and oper­ ator of the Portage Motel in Houghton. He married the former Mary Jo Putnam in 1967. Mr. Battisfore was a member of V.F.W. Post 6155 of South Range, Houghton Area Cham­ ber of Commerce, and the Kee weenau Tourism Council. He was instrumental in creating and promoting the current snowmobile trail network. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Jo of Houghton; four daughters, Diana (Joe) Bartolacci of Charlotte, Elaine (John) Doctor of Troy, Jean (Craig) Boven of Lansing, and Dona (Gary) Krebs of Lake Odessa; four sons, Randy Battisfore of Charlotte, Ben Battisfore of Eaton Rapids, Joe Battisfore of Houghton, and Roger Battisfore of Marquette; 15 grand­ children; sister, Mary (Dick) Hoover of Char­ lotte; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held September 5, 1996 at the Plowe Funeral Home in Houghton with Father William Callaci officiating. Interment was held September 6,1996 at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of ones choice HASTINGS - Mr. Anthony Tony" Martinez, age 54, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, September 17.1996 at the University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago. Mr. Martinez wu born on June 3, 1942 in Ionia, the son Roman &. Ramona (Hernandez) Castillio, and wu later adopted assuming the name Martinez. He wu raised in Hastings and attended Hast­ ings schools, graduating in 1961 from Hastings High School. He served in the United States Army from July 1964 until June 1966. He attended Michigan State University for one year and wu currently attending Davenport College in Grand Rapids and would have graduated this December with a degree in Certified Public Accounting. He wu married to Teresa S. Lancaster on April 17, 1967. Mr. Martinez wu employed moat of his life as a skilled masonry worker. He did sub­ contracting in masonry for many years and wu current owner-operator of “M A W” Coctracting Company of Hastings. He wu a member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Knights of Cotambus arte was very active in the Hastings Band Boosters for many years. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his parents. i Mr. Mirtinez ii nrvived by hit wife, Tereat; three daughter,, Tracy Martinez of Haatinga. Tamol Wendt of Holland, and Torn Martinez of Hastingr; aeven grandchildren, Megaa. Aihley, Janice, Alexander, Elida, Teresa A Alanis; ooe brother, Leo Msrtinez Jr. of Grand Rapids; two listen, San Juanita Hernandez of Chicago, Lena Luna ot Hastings; several nieces xml nephews. Visitation will be held Friday. Septembo 20, 1996 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Jone with a VjgilScyicr hr;ng condtgjcd^ her 21.1996 at i^aSTtStSeomi Catholic Church with the Reverend Chariea Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Hxtringx Memorial contributions may be made American Heart Asaociation or Arnold Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Puner Home in Hastings. Lou Elaine Bromley DELTON-Lois Elaine Bromley, age 60 < Delton, pasaed away on Friday, Septembo 13. 1996 at ho residence. She was born July 1,1936 in Hastings, dfc daughter of Leslie A Amy Pease. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1954. She farmed with husband, Aricnd for marfr years. She was Barry Township Clot from 1976-1995. She wu a membo of Faith United Method­ ist Church in Delton and Church Secretary for many yean. She wu a 4-H, Campfire A Blue­ bird leado for many years. She wu very devoted and loved ho family. She was mamed to Arlond Bromley on January 15, 1955. She is survived by ho husband, Arlond; three daughters, Michele (John) Stevens of Fine Lake, Monica (Jay) Vincent of Battle Creek, Melinda (Greg) Ntkiku of Deltoo; 11 grandchildren; parents, Leslie A Amy Pease if Delton; sisto, Genevieve (Larry) Williams of Greensboro. North Carolina; brotho, Ken (Mary) Pease of Delton. Funeral Services were held Tuesday. Septembo 17,1996 al Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Pastor Hmo Fiust officiating. There wu a private Interment. Memorial contributions may be made io Barry Community Hospice; or Faith United Methodist Church Sunday School. Funeral arrangements were made by Williams Funoal Home in Delton. How to Keep Your .W ’> -d 3l la ) 10 A d Lung Association AMERICAN Z LUNG ASSOdADON' <rt �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Social News K . ■ ' -_____________ Cotant-Burroughs exchange vows Twa* the fourth of May. 1996 was the year Bay Pointe was the location for our wedding and beer. Madeline Ellsworth and Greg Fox were our best woman and man Family and close friends made up the rest of the clan. After all of the planning right down to the cake We now are relaxing in Delton on Wall Lake. by Catherine Lucas The "September Blessings" scries of concerts at Woodland United Methodist Church continued thir week with a Sunday evening program at 6:30 p.m. by Mark and Nola Payne and Friends playing and singing con­ temporary music. Next Sunday evening. Sept. 22. at 6:30, the church will sponsor a program especially for teens. Il will feature the Western Michi­ gan Teen Challenge Choir with Sister Sue Seals leading in worship with song and drama The series will end Sunday. Sept. 29. with a 6:30 p.m. concert by the Clarkson Band with country and contemporary gospel mu­ sic. The Rev. Ward Pierce spent part of last week in Seattle at a National Volunteer Or­ ganizations Active in Disaster Relief confer­ ence. He was away from Saturday through Tuesday and he said the weather was typical of Seattle, cloudy and overcast with some drizzles. The Woodland Woman's Study Club held the season's first meeting at the restaurant that used to be Bob’s, bui is now known as “Sisters” last Tuesday. Each of the ten members and three guests ordered from the menu and enjoyed lunch. The guests were Mabel Capron. I-cah Abbott and Laura Bond. President Marge Vroman n.*d a note from Annemane Othmer who is now in Tender­ care. Edna Crothers expressed thanks for a book and card she had received from the Flower and Condolences Committee. it was announced that Betty Hynes has had surgery on her neck and is home improving. It was decided that the board of directors will undertake to revise and update the by­ laws of the club, as they are quite cumber­ some to put in the program book each year and some of them have not been followed for Lawrences to mark golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Lawrence of Hickory Corners, will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary with an open house from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 22 at the Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall. Mr. Lawrence and the former Phyllis Grif­ fith were married Sept. 22. 1946. at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Their children and spouses are Dave and Kathy Lawrence of Niles. Steve and Nancy Lawrence of Bay City, Tim and Mary Lawrence of Haslett, Ken and Barb Bostwick of Augusta, and Ted and Tammy Lawrence of Battle Creek. They have 12 grandchildren Ernie and Ruth Miller will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 21. 1996 Their children. Mike (Linda) and Jack (Penny) will host an open house in their honor nt 502 S. Jefferson. Hastings. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. All former customers and friends art en­ couraged to celebrate with us. Williams-Bell to wed in November Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Williams of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter. Phoebe Robin, to Daniel A. Bell, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lee Bell of Hastings. The wedding will take place in Nc-/ember. surgery last week. Cheryl Allen wants to remind people that the Township Board meeting is always held on the fourth Monday and not the last Mon­ day of each month; so this month's meeting will be on Sept. 23. Allen also wished to announce that there will be no township recycling service in • September because the board is getting bids from several companies and will make a de­ cision about continuing this service at the September meeting. Gretchen Slater is once again chairwoman of the Lake Odessa VFW “Voice of Democ­ racy" essay contest. The deadline for entries is Nov. 1. 1996. The essay should be pre­ sented in the form of a three- to five-minute tape. This is a national audio essay scholarship program designed to give high school stu­ dents a chance to voice their opinion cover­ ing their responsibility to our country. The Veterans of Foreign War* of the United States and its Ladies Auxiliary hope that every high school in the country will provide the opportunity for its students to take part in this program. Lakewood schools and several private and Christian schools in our area have been very cooperative in the past yean. Students in the 10th. I Ith and I2th grades properly enrolled in a public, private, reli­ gious high school or a home study program in the United Stales, its territories and pos­ sessions or enrolled in an overseas school as a dependent of U.S. military of U.S. civilian personnel are eligible. Lakewood winners will go on to a state contest and each state winner is provided with a five-day all-expense-paid trip to Washington. D.C., plus the opportunity to compete for national scholarships totaling more than Sl 18,000. The first-place national winner receives a $20,000 scholarship. Local prizes are awarded by the Lake Odessa post each year. The theme this year is “Democracy — Above and Beyond." (democracy as a form of government “above and beyond" all other forms of government). In Re Petition For Determination of a Normal Level for Algonquin lake, Rutland Township, Barry County, and. To Establish a Special Assessment District Colleen Lewis and Tim Acker are happy to announce their plans to marry in April of 1997. Colleen is the daughter of the late Earnest and Mary Lewis. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1988 and lias worked in the optical field for the past four years. Col­ leen is also the mother of one son. Addison Carter Millard. Tim is the son of Kay Acker of Hastings and Doug and Norma Acker, also of Hastings. He is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School, a 1993 graduate of Kellogg Community College and is employed by Country Quality Printing. Colleen and Tim will be married at Grace Lutheran Church by Pastor Michael Anton. Misaks observe 50th anniversary The children of Chuck and Jane Misak of 110 S. Yankee Springs Road. Middleville arc happy to announce their parent’s 50th wed­ ding anniversary. Chuck Misak and the former Jane Allen were married at Sts. Cyrils and Methodius Catholic Church at Gun Lake on Aug. 21. 1946. The Misaks have four children: Linda and Carl Mortier of Ohio; Charles Misak Jr. of Scottsdale, Arizona; David and Cyndy Misak of Phoenix. Arizona and Denise and Ted Bouwens of Middleville. They also have five granddaughters. A party was hosted in their honor at Yankee Springs Township Hall. Relatives came as far away as Texas and Arizona to join the celebration Gladys Chamberlain to mark 90 years The family of Gladys Chamberlain would like to invite her friends and former students to an open house to be given in celebration of her 90th birthday, at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, on Sunday. Oct. 6 from 2-4:30 p.m. She would enjoy cards or notes, but no gifa. please. Those navmg pictures or other items of in­ terest to Mrs. Chamberlain arc invited to br­ ing them to share with her. Bessie Voight to mark 89th To celebrate her 89th birthday. Bessie (Mallison) Voight will celebrate with an open house Sept. 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at her daughter's. Bernice Reneau home, at 233 E. Morgan Rd.. Battle Creek. She enjoys receiv­ ing cards. File No: %-574<'Z Hon. James H. Fisher NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE dal > HEARING wtH be held in the Bury County Tml Conn. Crai Division. on dr ri 1111ON of Robert Shaffer, Barry County Drain Commissioner, to determine a NOR­ MAL LEVEL fix ALGONQUIN LAKE, situated in Rutlaix! Township. Barry County, punuam io Part 307 of dr Natural Resources and Environmental Protectfon Act. being 1994 PA 451, formerly the Inland Late Level Aa. The Hannf will be held before dr HoaaonNe Junes H. Fisher. Grona lodge. al followmg place and time FRIDAY; SEPTEMBER 2t, 19H; I JR AM BARRY COUNTY DISTRICT COURTROOM COURT? AND LAW BUILDING 220 WEST COURT STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49OM Hr Petition requests the Corel detennine dr Normal Level for Algonquin Lake based oo dr follow­ ing factors: (a) Pts lake level records, including dr ordinary high water mark and seasonal flectuattm, (b) The localion of septa tanks, drain fields, sea walls, docks, and other pertinent physical featares; (c) Government surveys and reports; (d) The hydrology of the watershed; (e) Downstream flow requirements and impact! on downstream riparians; (I) Fisheries and wildlife bahriat protection and enhancement; (g) Upstream tkainage, (h) Rights of npanans; (i) Testimony and evidence offend by al interested persona; and (j) Other pertinent facts and arcamsunces. The Petition also requests thsl boundanes for a Special Assessment District be confirmed within 60 days of the detenmnaiion of the Nonna) Level. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROJECT COSTAND SPECIAL AS PROLE James R. Jones. Nashville and Julie Kay Griffin. Nashville. Aaron George Snider. Hastings and Linda Kathleen Bueker, Hastings. Russell Eugene Wimer. Middleville and Susanne Lynn Ball. Middleville. Storm Lane Hiscock. Plainwell and April Colleen Rice. Plainwell. Jason Andrew Yoder. Hastings and April Diane Clawson. Hastings. Steven Bruce Pitsch, Middleville and Molly Jane Pavlak. Middleville. Michael Martin Morrison, Lake Odessa and Darcey Louise Price. Hastings. James Dean Flegel. Hastings and Lauri Ann Smeltzer. Hastings. Jamie W. Hanshaw. Hastings and Kristina M. Erb. Hastings Creg Allen Kugelard. Middleville and Cara Marie Marcoa. Middleville. James E. Sheler. Hastings and Vickie Lea Eggebeen. Hastings. Chad LaVem Suntken. Nashville and Sharon Kay Currier. Nashville. Daniel Dean Cooper. Hastings and Jennifer Rene Peterson, Hastings. KNOW CH.A.D.D. group to meet The CH.A.D.D. group will meet at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at the Northeastern School. The meetings are free and open to anyone who has family or friends with Attention Deficit Disorder (A D D ) The Hastings CH.A.D.D. chapter is dedicated to family support, education, medication, advocacy, and research for those diagnosed with A D D. For further information, call 948-8234. The members mentioned all the help they have received at the two recent benefit din­ ners, the scholarship steak dinner and the chicken barbecue, and said they could not have been done without all the input of spouses, children, other family, neighbors and friends. The September Kilpatrick United Brethren Church missionary society dinner was held Wednesday noon. The hostesses were Evelyn Goodrich and Novella Whited. There were 28 people al the meal. Later, I saw some of the items that are be­ ing made for the Kilpatrick Arts and Crafts Show that will be held in conjunction with a luncheon of soup and croissant sandwiches made with recipes in the church’s new cook­ book. which will be on sale at the craft show. There will be baked goods for sale. This event will be held Saturday, Oct. 5. Woodland United Methodist United Methodist Women will hold their annual bazaar, which includes crafts, a bake sale and lunci«eon Saturday. Oct. 26. Zion Lutheran's annual event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19. It will include crafts, a luncheon, garden produce and a bake sale. The Living Stones of Lakewood United Methodist Church, a r.iime and puppet group taught and led by John Waite, will bold an­ other rummage sale for money to make or buy props, scenery, costumes and other ne­ cessities on Oct. 5 in the church fellowship hall. John Waite is requesting old Christmas decorations and artificial Christmas trees, which will be non-returnable for the 1996 Christmas pageant. Call the church at 367­ 4800 weekday mornings if you have some stuff you want to get rid of. 1 got a letter from Beale Bruhl last week. and she is now living in Oakland. Calif., and working on the San Francisco Memorial Opera House restoration Ethelyn Chase, who is now in Thomapplc Manor, has a fractured pelvic bone and both Nancy Booi and Virginia Yonkers had STATE OF MICHIGAN TRIAL COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY; CIRCUIT DIVISION Acker-Lewis to wed in April Millers to celebrate 50th anniversary many years. That evening the Woodland Lions Club met at their den and the Woodland Townehouse staff served them barbecued spare ribs with baked potatoes George Schaibly gave a financial report that included the profit from the Labor Day weekend chicken barbecue. The charter ladies night and anniversary dinner was planned for Oct. 22. This will mark the 49th anniversary of the founding of <i>e Woodland Club. Each member was asked to invite a potential new member to the Oct. 8 meeting. what's happening In city and county government. Read the Banner each week! Please take aotice that a public hearing will be held at the following time and place, or imme­ diately following a bearing before Judge Fisher on the above captioned Petition set for 8:30 AM: FRIDAY; SEPTEMBER 2B, 1996; 1 fail AM BARRY COUNTY DISTRICT COURTROOM COURTS AND LAW BUILDING 221 WEST COURT STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 Take Further Notice the hearing will be conducted by Robert Shaffer, Barry County Drain Commissioner, the Delegated Authority fa the ALGONQUIN LAKE LEVEL PROJECT, and will con­ cern the amount of the project cost and the amount to be assessed against each parcel of property within the Special Assesnuent District. At this time parcels of property within the tentative Special Assessment District are proposed to be assessed at a ratio of two parts for parcels contiguous lo the lake and one part far ooo-contiguoas parcels. The tentative total assessment per parcel is estimated lo be: $ 1JOOO." fa con­ tiguous parcels and $ 500 ” fa naxontiguous parcels. The tentative assessment per parcel, pa year, spread ova a period of seven (7) yean in substantially equal assessments, is estimated to be: $ 200.* for contiguous parcels and $ 100* fa non-contiguous parcels. Take Furtha Notice that appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner a party in interest, a his a ha agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, a may file his a ha appear­ ance and protest by letter, typewritten a legibly printed, lo Robert Shaffer. Barry County Drain Commissiooa 220 West State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. A written appearance and protest, in lieu of pasonal appearance st the public hearing, must be received by Mr. Shaffer on a before the date of the public hearing. An owner a party in interest may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, provided the owner or party m interest appeared and protested as set forth above. Take Furtha Notice that the Drain Commissioner al a after the Public Hearing may approve a revise the cost of the project, estimated to be $250000.*, a the special assessment roll. However, before con­ struction is begun, the Barry County Board of Comnussioners will approve the cost of the project and the special assessment roll \jj resolution. The special assessment roll with the assessments listed shall be final and conclusive unless appealed in a court within 15 days after county board approval. Dated: Monday, August 26,1996, by: Barry County Drain Commissiooa Delegated Authority, Petitioaa 220 W State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Dated. Monday. August 26.1996, by: Dale A. Crowley (P24433) / Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Mlornei for Petitioner 220 W. Court Street. Suite 201 Hrstinp, Michigan 49058 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1996 church. The church reported it to the police, and now, there is a warrant out for Joe's arrest. Joe has been physically abusive to his father and has threatened to kill his mother. He lies constantly. There is always tension in that family. My problem is that my mother-in-law wants to baby-sit my son at her house. My LEGAL NOTICES: SYNOPSIS rr NCARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SEPTEMBER 11, IBM STATI OF MICHIGAN PWOGATI COUNT COUNTY OF BARKY PUBLICATION AND CLAIM NOTICE DICEASED ESTATE Filo No. 94 21549 IE TAKE NOTICE Phorot Woinborg of 3117 West Mkhigon. Battle Crook. Ml 49017. hot boon op pointed Portonal Representative of tho Estate of NOEL F. WEINBERG, who died on December 10. 1994. who lived ot 6995 Point Rood. Delton. Michigan and whoso social security number wot 366X79 0336 The W.ll of tho Deceased doted September 26. 1984 wot admitted to probate Creditors ol tho deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented, personally or by moil, to both the independent personal representative and to the Barry County Probate Court within 4 months of tho dote of publication ol this notke. Notice is fur­ ther given that the estate will then be assigned to ond distributed to the persons entitled to it Dote 9/10/96 Ski Struble Attorney for Personal Representative 2 West Mkhigon. Suite 200 Battle Creek Ml 49017 (616)968-1101 Phares Weinberg Personal Representative 3117 West Mkhigon Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (616)963-9913 (9-19) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP All Board members present. 4 guests. Approved minutes, placed treasurer's report on file Twp. Engineer Mike Bergstrom presented Mosier Pion for sewer ond water service 8:30 Budget Hearing. 9 0U Reconvened regular meeting. Approved 2 amendments lo County Solid Waste Pion Approved 3 amendments to pension plan. Amended fee schedule labels - 3 cents eoch. poll list with history 25 cents/poge Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 9:25. Bonnie CruMenden. Clerk Attested to by Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (9-19) If you or your company has not yet pledged to the United Way Campaign, YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Present House. Honsford. Brodley. Polmer. Munpy. Bedford ond Edwords. Also present lorry and David Baum Pai Sharpe Commissioner James and four residents SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SEPTEMBER 11. 1BS7 Regular board meeting. Present House. Honsford. Bradley. Palmer Munpy. Bedford ond Edwords. Also present lorry and David Bourn. Pot Sharpe. Commissioner James ond four residents IFT Resolution 447 for Hostings Fiber Gloss adopted Amendment to Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan approved Motion ol objection sent to Algonquin Lake Asia ond Barry County Dram Commissioner in the event ol any special assessment ogamst the Township for any costs associated with the level of Algonquin Lake. Third Quarter Budget Adjustments approved Amendments to the Township Pension oppro/ed Treasurer ond Bldg. Adm. reports received ond placed on file Concurred with P/Z recommendation to change 408-13-031-00 to o “Cl". Adopted the 1997 Budget Vouchers approved for payment. Adjournment ot 9:55PM. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedlord Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwords Initialed RME (9-19) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSNIP BOARD SEPTEMBER 11, IBM All Board Members present. Agenda approved Minutes approved as read. Treasurer's report accepted. Reports of Committees presented. Adopted Resolution approving amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan. deceived and placed on file petition for blocktopping at Daisy Hill Plot. Special Assessment Resolution 44 for Bristol Lake Private Drive approved. Permission given for Supervisor & Clerk to at­ tend MTA Distrkt Meeting. Motion approved to install mercury light in park­ ing lot. Vouchers approved in amount of 153.931.22 June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Eorl (M) Looking for an Employment Service? LOOK TO THE LEADER MANPOWER Favour convtfnience, Manpower will be taking applications at the following locations: MANPOWER AT MIDDLEVILLE September 19. 1996 from 10 am to 2 pm Middle Villa Inn 4611 N. Middleville Rd. Middleville. Ml (Cyprus Room) Ann Landers Not a choice Dear Ann Landers: 1 watched your inter­ view on ■'Dateline NBC” and was very pleas­ ed to hear your comments on homosexuality. You can’t imagine how good it felt to hear a well-respected, intelligent person say on na­ tional television. ’ These people are bom this way.” I am a gay man. 27. who was raised in a good Christian home I’ve recently "come out” to my family, and they took it pretty well, although my mother is still having a hard time dealing with it. 1 lied to the people I love the most for years because 1 was terrified of what would happen if 1 told them the truth. Fortunately, my family loves me enough to - Jackie in Dallas It’s A Giri! Leroy and Marie (Goodnerj Ray bum an­ nounce the birth of their daughter Alora Dawn at St. Lawrence Hospital. Lansing on Aug. 1. 1996. weighing 7 lbs., 14 ozs. and 20V$ in­ ches long. BOY, Evan Jordan Knapp arrived on Aug. 19. 1996. weighing 8 lbs.. 3 ozs. and 21 in­ ches long. He is the son of Scott and Teresa (Jordan) Knapp. He was welcomed home by his big brother. Kyler. Proud grandparents are Terry and Rachel Jordan of Woodland and Donna James of Texas. GIRL, Xandria Rose-Mane Edinger, bom at Saratoga Hospital. Saratoga Springs. N.Y. to Elisha and Jim Edinger. 6A Dolphin Terr, Saratoga Springs. N.Y. on Aug. 8. 1996 at 7:16 a.m., weighing 8 lbs.. 7U ozs. and 20 inches long. She joins brother, Keegan Austin Edinger. Maternal grandparents are Manlyn Ayars, Middleville. Paternal grandparents are James and Dawn Edinger. Charlotte and grandfather Doug Ayars. Florida. BOY, Alexander, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 7 at 12:30 a.m. to Cal and Alicia Husman, Woodbury, weighing 6 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Todd Eugene Jr., bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 11 at 1:52 p.m. to Brenda Ulrich and Todd Newberry. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 7K ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Caprice Vette, bom at Pennock Hospild on Friday, Sept. 13 at 8:17 a.m. to David and Carla Low inski. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 2Vi ozs. and 20 inches long. MANPOWER AT LAKE ODESSA September 24. 1996 from 10 am to 2 pm Sister s Family Restaurant 1409 Jordan Lk. Rd. Lake Odessa, Ml No appointment is necessary . Must be 18 y ears of age with a positive work re­ ference and able to establish identification and work eligibility. MANPOWER TEMPORARY SERVICES 127 N. Market, Hastings, Ml 49058 SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan Hastings Area Schools. Barry and Calhoun Counties Michigan TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 26,1996 TO THE ELECTORS OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Boards of Education of the above named school districts, pursuant to a directive from the Intermediate School Board of Barry Intermediate School District. Michigan, have called special elections to be held in each of the districts on Thursday. September 26.1996. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O’CLOCK. AM., AND CLOSE AT 8.-00 O’CLOCK, P-M. The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of electors at the special intermediate school district election: SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL Shall the 1-25 mills limitation ($125 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation on the annual propern tax previously approved by the electors of Barry Intermediate School District. Michigan, for the education of handicapped per­ sons be increased by .9375 mills ($0.9375 on each $1000DO) on taxable valu­ ation; the estimate of the revenue the intermediate school district will coIlea if the millage is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year is approximately $982345 71 from local property taxes authorized herein? THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS LEGAL NOTICE Robert A. Tremoin ond Associate*. P.C. is at­ tempting to collect a debt ond any information ob­ tained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in tho condition* ot a mortgage mode by LOUIS F. WISNIEWSKI ond PAMELA J WISNIEWSKI. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR PORAT1ON. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mor tgogeo, dated July 19. 1989. and recorded on July 2B, 1989. in Liber 485, on poge 670. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said mor­ tgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF IA. AN IOWA CORPORATION now known a* GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF PA by an assignment dated August 3. 1989, and recorded on August 14. 1989, in Liber 486. on poge 799. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the dote hereof the sum of forty-six thousand seven hundred fifty four and 75/100 Dollar* ($46,754 75). includtng interest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in »uch co«e mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of tho mortgaged premise*, or some port of them, ot public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. ot 11:00a.m. on October 17. 1996. Sold premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRV­ ING. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and ore described °*LAND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4. SECTION 15. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 396 FEET THENCE SOUTH 297 FEET THENCE EAST 396 FEET. THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 month* from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 5. 1996 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF PA Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremoin 8 Associate*. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 6616 (10/3) PRECINCT NO. 1 HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place Hastings Middle School Gymnasium. 232 W. Grand St.. Hastings. Michigan PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place Pleasant View Elementary School All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside arc eligible to vote at this election This notice is given by order of the Boards of Education. Sally A. Adams. Secretary Delton Kellogg Schools Donald A. Myers. Secretary Hastings Area Schools ■ MORTGAGE BALE Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym Voting Place support me. Ann, how can wc educate people to help them understand that this is NOT a choice? In a book on homosexuality that I recently read, the author quotes a gay person who says. “Why would I choose to be something that horrifies my parents, that my religion con­ demns, that could rain my career and could get me killed if 1 dared walk down the street holding hands with my boyfriend?” Many people don’t understand how difficult it is for us. They don’t understand how hard most of us have tried to change the way we are. I now know that you cannot change what God has made you. Ann, the more people like you there are to support us. the easier it will be for us to gain acceptance. God bless you. I (Inculion? Retirement? Peace ol Mind.’ You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-80O4US BOND I-800-487-2663 Dear Jackie: Thanks for those kind words. They are especially welcome since I received some severe criticism from homosexuals who are upset with me because I refuse to come out in support of gay marriages I learned long ago that it is impossible to please all of the people all of the time. I have quit trying. Retired ‘jerk’ Dear Ann Landers: I am so miserable and unhappy. My husband retired in February, and I will retire next year. This man does nothing but go golfing every day and then hang out at the local bar. He never spent time in a bar in our 30 years of marriage, and now. all of a sudden, he’s a regular. I tried to explain to him how much his behavior is hurting me. A married man with three wonderful sons and two beautiful grand­ children should not be hanging out in a bar. He tells me I am unreasonable. Ann. my husband does nothing around the bouse. I get up at 4:30 every morning and don’t get home until 5:30. I thought when he retired he would at least help do the grocery­ shopping. but he won’t. I even have to take out the garbage. My husband has ulcers, high blood pressure and high cholesterol and I’m sure drinking all that beer isn’t helping. He used to be such a wonderful man. but he’s turned into a jerk who thinks he only has 10 more years to life left - and he’s trying to cram in 20. He refuses to go for counseling and I am at my wits’ end. I can’t live like this anymore Please help me. - White Plains, Md. Dear White Plains: If "the jerk” won’t listen to you. he surely won’t listen to me. Please hire some household help and make sure your husband's insurance is paid up. Leave ‘Joe’ out Dear Ann Landers: I am a 25-year-old mother with a 6-month-old son. I need some third-pany advice. My husband’s brother. "Joe,” who is 23, extremely unstable and still living at home with his parents, got into trouble with the law. He purchased a gun, took it to church and was horsing around, pointing it at the backs of two girls. The girls told friends, who told their parents, and they reported the incident to the husband and I don't want our child to go there without one of us being present. We haveagreed that Joe cannot be trusted and leavingour son there would put him in jeopardy. We have offered to la my mother-in-law babysit at our house - without bringing Joe along — but until Joe is out of their home, there will be no visits from their grandson unless we are there, too. Are we out of line? Wc don't want our son exposed to someone who carries a gun and thinks it's a joke to poke girls in the back with it. Nor do wc want our son around a person who is physically and verbally abusive. What do you advise. Ann? - Concerned Mother, No State Dear Concerned Mother: You are wise to keep your child away from an unstable 23-year-old who plays with guns, has threatened to kill his parents and is in trouble with the law. What are his parents waiting for? A murder? Joe needs to be evaluated by a psychiatrist immediately. And he has no business owning a gun. Obviously, the boy it mentally ill and needs professional help. J ! ! ’ ! • * ; : '■ ; Lose friendship Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been friends with another couple for about 10 years. The past few times we have seen “Tom" and "Alice." the tension was so thick you could have cut it with a knife. What bothers me is the way Tom verbally abuses Alice She is a wonderful and kind woman. I have written a letter to Tom. telling him how cruel he's being and encouraging him to get counseling to deal with whatever issues he is grappling with. However. I don’t know if I should send it. People speak out on physical and sexual abuse all the time, but verbal abuse is ’ something I don’t hear much about. My hus­ band says it’s not my place go get involved, 1 but to tell you the truth, it wouldn’t bother me much to lose this couple’s friendship if it helped Tom realize it’s time to fix the pro­ blem. What do you say? - Tehachapi, Calif. Dear Tehachapi: Your husband is mistaken. Send the letter, but be prepared to lose the friendship. If it helps to save the mar­ riage, it will be worth it. Kiss it goodbye > Dear Ann Landers: I sympathize with the teen-ager who wrote that her boyfriend's kiss was not at all romantic. She said it felt like he f was trying to suck her whole face off. . The up-close TV kissing I have witnessed of late makes me want to upchuck. What hap­ pened to the sweet, tender, romantic kiss? - Salinas, Calif. Dear Sal.: It was too tame for today’s viewing audience, so it has gone the way of. the poodle skirt and the whooping crane. Planning a wedding ? What r right ? What's wrong? ‘ "The Ann Landen Guide for Brides'* will relieve your anxiety. Send a self address­ ed. long, business-size evelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers, \ P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. Oct. 1. at 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library. Margaret Augst Jackson was the guest of honor at a birthday party Saturday afternoon at Fellowship Hall. She knew there was to be a party, but she was much surprised to find it at her hometown. Her daughter from outside Lansing was the hostess for the gathering, which included a luncheon, a program, displays and greetings. The honored guest was really surprised when her great­ granddaughters from Texas arrived. More than 80 attended. The late Gerald Augst of Vedder Road was one of her siblings. The Rev. Jack Bartholemew of Ionia was the guest speaker at Central United Methodist Church on Sunday while the host pastor Rev. Emmett Kadwell Jr. was tn Grand Rapids as director or an Emmaus Walk. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday last week for the first meeting of the 29th year. Nineteen were present to hear Harold Stannard’s enjoyable presentation abc.4 presidential elections and the disparity between the popular vote and the electoral vote in some races. He had some stones about various presidents and their lifestyles. There were reports on the successful Depot Day in July. Two of the officers provided refreshments. The next meeting will be on Thursday. Oct. 10. Tuesday of this week was International Peace Day. It was observed in Lansing by honoring deceased Peace Builders of the Lan­ sing area by the Greater Lansing United Na­ tions Association. Included among the honorees for this first time event were the late Naomi Hartzlcr and Russell Hartzler. Names somewhat familiar to residents of Lake Odessa were Loy LaSalle, who was a Lansing educator and native of Crystal, and Craig Stunman and 15 others. The Hartzlers worked through the Church of the Brethren and then through the first years of the CROP organiza­ tion. Mr. Hartzler made trips overseas after World War II to oversee distribution of food in war tom Europe. He also traveled in Africa to see how food was distributed for the needy and to see how simple technology was used to bolster food production. The Willette house on the Boulevard has paint and windows and appears to be nearing completion. The new house on the west side of Nash Highway between Tupper Lake Road and Vedder Road shows through the trees ar its wooded site. The foundation is in place for a new home on Martin Road immediately > south of the Little Thomapplc River near Jor- ; dan Road. The Martin Road house between the Arnold Cunningham farm and the VandeVelde home is now occupied. Several ladies from Lake Odessa, Woodland and Hastings are attending the Lan­ sing District annual meeting of United Methodist Women at Lansing First UMC to­ day (Thursday. Sept. 19). Dr. Lola Haller was the guest at the after­ noon circle of UMW of Central Church al the home of Marian Klein Monday. She shared excerpts from a new book. "Worms in My Teacup.” A visit with Margaret Seidelman at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids brought news from her hometown of Ionia. Church Women United have for more than 20 years operated the Christian Service Center on Jackson Street. They served as a clearing house for people with garments to share and those who need clothing due to low income, house fires or other problems. Dedicated women from Ionia, Muir and Saranac worked hours each week sorting garments and hanging them for display. In season they packed boxes of clothing and put them upstairs for storage. The stairs kept get­ ting steeper as the women aged. Now they are ready for operation downtown in the former Whipple Office Sup­ ply store building. A door from the alley is handy for unloading. There is a room for sor­ ting, another room for off-season racks, more display racks and a light, airy front distribu­ tion center. Like many other clothing depots, they have had a problem with people bringing unusable clothing which they had to pay to have hauled away. Hopefully, the new location will see an end to that problem. Their service compares to that of the Seventh-Day Adventist center in Hastings. The Lakewood Christian School dinner for October will be one week later due to the Fellowship Hall being used on the first weekend of the month for a rummage sale. The dinner will be on the 11th. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19, 1996 — Page 9 took L. Livingston cultivators home and Augustus Jessup’s kettle home. Ed Cook came here, got 1 bu. com. June 1888 From Time to Time... June 1, Shelled com and built yard for my calves. Bert Harper and Arthur Shclp were here. June 2. Fixed fence around pasture. Sent to town by father. June 3, Went to Mr. Arbur's. Got tobacco. He paid me $5 that he held on a bet. then I went to Mr. Waller’s to sec Jennie Shclp. Wc went riding. Father got paint for me Mother got of R. Young 7 lbs. of tobacco for me. June 4. Went to L. Livingston's. Came home, draged potato ground. Chalkcr came after hay. I cultivated com. Took Livingston's cultivator home. He paid me cash. June 6. Cultivated corn. June 7. Sheared sheep. Edward helped. Nettie came back with horse. She got me a lap robe. 65 cents. June The Diary of Eugene Wilcox Part III by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Fugcne Wilcox was a farmer in Orangeville Township during the laic 1800s and early 1900s He married Martha Mattie Brczcc. who died at her own hand before they had been married for a year He went about his grieving in a stoic manner, working harder than ever as he worked his way through the tragedy and hurt of her death He rarely missed a day of commenting in his diary, written in a com­ position book Jenny Shclp. daughter of John and Sarah Boniface Shelp. entered his life. His family lived nearby. Edwin and Edward were twin brothers Frank and Elmer weren't far away Sister Nettie was still living at home and sister Ida was also living nearby as were his parents. He continues: January 1888 Jan. I, 1888. Went after Edward. Folks stopped and got Jennie Shelp. I took Edward's folk home. Robert went with me. We came home and then I took Jennie home. Jan. 2, Father and I oiled harness. L. Livingston. Robert and 1 shelled a gab of com. Jan. 3, Drew Al Clem a load of wood and went to town Then Father and I went down in woods and cut wood. Jan. 4. Father and I cut wood all day. Then he and Mother went down to Edwin's Nettie took horse to go after Jennie Shelp. I wrnt to town and went to split wood. Robert had horse to go after mail. Got a letter from Wm. Brczcc. Jan. 5. Nettie had horse to take Jennie home. I split wood. Father and Mother came home from Edwin's. Jan. 6. Father and I cut wood. Robbie went after mail. Got a letter from Florence. Jan. 7. Father and I cut wood and split wood. Jan. 8. Went to Edward's after saw. Came home. Nettie. Robbie and J went to Mr. Shelp's. Jan. 9, I cut wood and Father went to Hastings after Eugene and Iola. Jan. 10. Staid at home. Shelled com and went to town to get a gun. Eugne Spence^ went with me. Jan. II. Eugene. Robert and I went hunting. Got 3 rabbits in forenoon and 4 in afternoon. Jan. 12. Went to Frank Payne’s at Pine Lake to Loren Cook's. Came back and took Nettie and Jennie Shelp and set up to Payne's. Jan 13, Went to funeral and to Post Office. Got letter from Frank Pursell. Jan. 14. We all went to Edward’s and to Eugene's and I went hunting rabbits. Got one. Jan. 15. Staid at home and did chores. Jan. 16, Took Spencer and Iola to Hastings, then went to Frank's. Staid all night with Frank Pursell. Jan. 17. Frank Pursell and I cut logs for Frank Wilcox, then we went to Maple Grove. Jan. 18. Drew logs for Frank. We went to meeting to U. B. Church. Jan. 19. Drew logs for Frank. Frank Pursell and I went to Maple Grove. Jan. 20, Frank Pursell and 1 went to Battle Creek with lumber. Jan. 21. Helped Frank Wilcox pile wood, then went to Nashville. Staid all night. Jan. 22, Came back to Frank's and to Sunday School and to Prayer Meeting. Went with Frank’s folks to meeting in evening at Maple Grove Jan. 23. Drew logs for Frank. Frank Pursell and I went to Maple Grove Center in evening. Jan. 24. Drew logs for Frank. Frank Pursell and I went to Maple Grove Center in evening. Jan. 23. Came home to Orangeville. Brought a shawl for Imogene. Jan. 26. S’aid at home. Father went to Edwin's. 1 went to town and sent letter to E. B. Jan. 27. Staid at home and did chores. Jan. 28. Father and I cut wood, cleaned up oats and drew wood. Jan 29. Mother and I went to Edwin's. Jan. 30. Staid at home and done chores for Father. Went to L. Livingston's. Robbie and 1 went to town. Jan. 31. Went to Middleville. Con­ tracted as cutter. Wm. Otto. Got a whip and 2 pounds of condiditon powders. February 1888 Feb. I. 1888. Father. Robert and I drew out wood and banked in road. Feb. 2. Father and I cut wood and did chores. Feb. 3. Father and I cut and split wood. Edward came here. Feb. 4. Went to Middleville after my cutter. Gave my note for $25. Jennie Shelp came here. Feb. 5. Nettie and I went to Edwin's. Feb. 6. Father and 1 drew wood and cut wood. Robert and I went to Edward's in evening. Feb. 7. Father and I cut wood m forenoon. I went to town in afternoon. Feb. 8. Did chores and went to Edward's, then wc went to Morg Pot­ ter’s. Staid all night. Feb. 9. Edward and I went to Plainwell. Stopped to Eli’s and got mail. Feb. 10. Father and I cut wood. Fred Payne came to borrow my robe. I shelled I bu. of com. Feb. 11. Father and I cut wood and did chores. Feb. 12. Robert and 1 went to Edwin’s. Took him some cider. Feb. 13. Father and I drew wood out on road. Jennie Shclp came to Father's. Feb. 14. Went to town. Shelled com. Mrs. Shclp came to Father’s. Robbie and Nettie went to Mid­ dleville. Nettie and I went to town. Feb. 15. Father and I cut wood and did chores. Feb. 16. Father and 1 cut wood. Nettie and Robert went to Mr. Cole's. Feb 17. Father and I cut and drew out wood. Edward came here. Feb. 18. Robert and 1 went to the lake and to town. A horse drawn cutter such as the one Eugene Wilcox owned. 1 took Mrs. Livingston home. Feb. 19. Went to Edward’s and to town. Frank Montague gave me 48 cents witness fee. Merit Cole came here. Wallace was here. Feb. 20. Father and I cut wood. Feb. 21. Father and 1 cut wood. Robert went to Edward’s. Feb. 22. Father and 1 cut wood. Jennie Shelp and Ed­ ward came to Father’s. Feb. 23. Father and I cut wood and hauled out on road. Feb. 24, Father and 1 cut wood. Robbie went to town after mail. Got letter from F. P. Feb. 25, Shelled com and went to Edward’s. Feb. 26, Shelled com and did chores. Feb. 27, Drew wood out on road. Edward came to Father's. Feb. 28, Father and I drew wood. 1 went up to the north bam after my buggy. Feb. 29, Went to Baltimore. Stopped to Fred Bargeman's and went to Wm. Brczcc and to Frank Wilcox’s. Frank Pursell and I went to Prayer Meeting. March 1888 March 1. Stayed at Frank's. Frank Purse 11 and 1 went to Chancy Games’. March 2. Came to Hastings and home to Orangeville. March 3. Went to Edward’s. Got $15 of him. Came home. Got $10 of Father and went to M. Potter’s. Paid him $12. Staid all nighl. Father went to mill. Took 4 bu. of com for me. Edward had my horse and buggy. March 4, Morg and I went to Funlagen’s to look at horse. He Drought me as far as Nealey’s and I came home. Paid Father $5. March 5, Father and I cut poles day Some men came after hay. Edward and David Townsend had my buggy to got to Martin. Sold David 11 bu. and 69 lbs. of com. March 6. Father and 1 cut poles in forenoon. I cut alone in afternoon. L. Livingston came for wood. Edward came to Father’s. I paid him $6 and let him have my Ready Recover. March 7. Father and I cut poles. Wallace came here. March 8. Father and I built fence. Edward came tnd Jennie Shelp to Father's place. Nettie and Robert and I went to Mr. Cole’s in evening. March 9. Father and I built fence. March 10, Rained. Edward came to Father's and we went to M. Potter's. Staid all night. March 11. Wc came home. David Townsend came after com. He paid me on com, $6. I paid Edward $5. March 12, father and I built fence. Edward helped us in forenoon. He got me a letter. I paid Father $5. Paid Edward balance on com $2. March 13. Father and 1 finished building fence and then he went to Edward's and I did chores. March 14. Father went to Edwin's. I went to Edward's. Paid him cash $2. Edward came to Father's. I got a letter from Mary Brczcc. March 15, Father and I cut grubs. I went and set up with Frank Payne at train. March 16, I went to Middleville. Paid Wm. Guileman cash. $10. Paid to R. Young, cash. $7.48. For cloth for shirt and overalls. 80 cents. Wm. and Guy Brczcc came to Father’s, staid all night. March 17. Helped Father cut grubs and went to sec Henry Aurbor about some wood. March 18. Robert and I went to Edward's. L. Livingston's girls came to Father's. Paid Robert cash, 25 cents. March 19. Edward cut wood for me. 1 drew wood. Drew it to Henry Aurbor’s. Drew three loads. Had Mr. Swan's wagon. March 20. It rained. Did not do anything, only chores. March 2). Father and I cut wood and chored around. Robert went after mail. March 22. I went to Edward's. Slopped at Mr. Shelp's. March 23. Drew wood to Henry Aurbor. March 24. Went lo Edwin's. Stopped to Shafers to sell horse March 25. Came home and did chores. Put my heifers in Turner’s bam. March 26. Staid at home and did chores. March 27. Watt to Edward's. Did chores. March 28. Staid at home in forenoon. Went to help Ed­ ward saw wood in afternoon. Let Frank have 10 bu. of com. Went to town in evening. March 29. Helped Edward saw sawed wood in forenoon and we went to Prairieville in afternoon. March 30. Went to mill and to Ed­ ward's, evening. Got water cress. Went to Mr. Shelp's in evening. March 31, Staid at home. My heifer had a calf. Went to town in evening. April 1888 April 1, We came home, brought cow and calf. April 2. Robert and I went to Baltimore to Frank's. Took cow and staid at Mr. Purscll's all night. April 4, Drew manure. Father went after Edwin. April 5, We cut and split rails. April 6. We cut and split rails. April 7. We cut and split rails. April 8, Edwin and I went to Yankee Springs and to Ed­ ward's. April 9. Edwin and I went and helped Edward fix his well. Came home and cut and split some rails. I went to mill. Took 4 for myself and 4 for Father. April 10, We cut and split rails in the afternoon, it rained in the forenoon. April 11, Built fence and drew rails. April 12. Drew rails and built fence. Drew picked logs to M. Cole’s mill. April 13. Finished building fence and drew picked logs to mill. April 14. Took Edwin home. Saw M. Safer and saw L. Simpson. April 15. Nettie and I went to Mr. Shelp's in evening. April 16, Drew manure and helped David Town­ send load hogs and went to town in evening. April 17, Drew manure. April 18, Drew manure. April 19, Drew manure. April 20. Went to Mr. Shelp's and went over the road that Bitgood tried to get laid. April 21. moved com out of crib. April 22. Went to Edward's and Shelp's in evening. April 23. commenced plowing com ground. April 24. Drew manure. Went to Edward’s. Father went to Baltimore to Frank’s. April 25, Jennie Shclp came home. April 26. Plowed and looked after sheep April 27. Howed. Ike Capin came here to get help to raise bam. April 28. Plowed and then went to raising. Went riding in the evening. April 29. Mother. Nettie and Rob and I went to Edward's. April 30, Plow­ ed and then went to town. May 1888 May 1, Plowed on com ground. May 2, Plowed then went to Edward's and marked stakes on com land. May 3, Went to Hastings to the convention. May 4, Plow­ ed. It rained. May 5, Finished plowing on Turner’s. May 6, Nettie and I went to Blake School and to Mr. Shelp’s. May 7, Wallace and I went to Frank’s. May 8. Plowed for Frank. Went to Pursells and staid all night. May 9, Plowed for Frank. Went to Pursell’s and staid all night. May 10, Plow­ ed Vi day for Frank. Came home. Father let me have $5. May 11. Draged com ground. Went to M. Cole’s. Let him have one bag of ear com. May 12. Draged com ground. Frank Montague came here. Clarence Lc Baron came here. I went to mill, took 2 bu. of com for Father. May 13, Merit Cole and I went to Fish Lake after boat. Then I went to Mr. Shelp’s and took Jennie over to Prairieville. May 14. Went to Cole’s after drag and draged com ground. May 15. Draged com ground. May 16. Marked com ground and planted com. May 17. Draged com ground. Arthur Shelp and Ed Cook and father planted com on Turner’s. May 18. Robbie took Cole’s drag home. I shell­ ed com and took some com to change up to Edward's. May 19, Arthur Shelp planted com Vi day. I plowed in forenoon. Marked com ground in afternoon. May 20. Went to Mr. Shelp’s and went to Sunday School. Then Arthur and 1 went to town to baptiz­ ing. then we went to lake for a stroll. May 21. Draged and marked com groutid. Father planted com. May 22. Finished marking com ground. Father planted com. May 23. Finished plowing for com and draged. May 24, Marked and finished plan­ ting com. Arthur Shelp came here. May 25. Plowed potato ground and then went to M Potter’s. Father paid cash. 25 cents. May 26. Went to Rumbles with Morg. then Orangeville saw mill. Orangeville Tavern. came to Doster and to Walter’s after Jennie Shelp. Took her home. May 27, Jennie Shelp came to Father's. 1 took her to her work. Edward and Wm. H. Ritter came to Father's. May 28. Helped Father take some stuff to build sheep yard for washing them. Went to Edward's and changed wagon and went to Baltimore to Frank’s. Took him 3 bu. of com. May 29. Came home, brought a calf home. May 30. Went to L. Liv­ ingston's after com cultivator. Cultivated com. May 31. Cultivated com and then 8. Finished shearing sheep and cultivated com. June 9. Cultivated com and went to Mr. Walter’s after Jennie Shclp. June 10, Went to Mr. Shelp's. Took dinner and look Jennie to her work. June II. Cultivated com over at Turner’s. June 12. Finished cultivating on Turner's and went to Merit Cole’s after his cultivator. June 13, Cultivated com and painted buggy. Charles Morral came here to warn us out on the road. Got by stage. 2 lbs of tobacco of R. Young. June 14. Charles Morrell came after hay. He got 500 lbs. Went a fishing with James Colison. Got for hay. $2. June 15. Cultivated com and got paint. Went to Swan Comer to meet stage. June 16. Helped Merit Cole shear his sheep. He had 50. June 17. Painted buggy and Nettie. Robert and I went to Edward's after brush. June 18, Worked on road. Horace Ward and his brother came here. 1 went to Ed­ ward's and staid all night. June 19. Edward and I came home, then we went and sheared sheep for L. Livingston’s. Then 1 went to Dr. Got medicine for 50 cents. June 20, We hitched up and we all went to Edward’s, and then we went fishing. The new Dr. was here to see mother. June 21, Went to L. Livingston's. Came home and cultivated com. Father paid me cash for hay, $5. June 22, Cultivated com. Father helped. June 23, Cultivated com in forenoon and went to see Dr. McLeay. Went and got Jennie Shelp. Took her home. Paid cash for medicine. 75 cents. June 24, Washed my buggy and oiled it. Then went to lake with Merit Cole. Then Robet, Nettie, Jennie Shelp and I went to evening exercise to town. I went home with Jen. June 25. Cultivated com. June 26, Mr. Carnes came here to buy wool. I cultivated com. Mrs. Shelp came here. I took her home in the evening. June 27. Cultivated com. Merit Cole and a man came here and bought our wool. Mr. Bunce came to Father’s. June 28, Went to David Townsend’s and to Ed Wilcox’s. Came home and went to Shelp's. Jennie and 1 went and got wimergreen. June 29. Helped load our wool, and then took Mother to Mr. Livingston’s. Then went to town. Came home and cultivated com. Jen­ nie Shelp came to Father's. I took her home. Father paid me for wool, $16 and for hay $2.96. June 30, Cultivated com. (To be continued) LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MMODGAN PftOGATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE Pec— ad Estate Fils No 96-21963-SE ESTATE OF Lelio L. Furlong. Docoossd. Social Security No 378-38 5274 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your inters*! in the estate may be barred or of ■ lected by thi* hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On September 3. 1996. in the Pro­ bate Courtroom. Hatting*. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, a hearing wo* held on the petition of Alberta M. Townsend requesting that she bo appointed Por*onol Representative of the estate of lelio L. Furlong, that the Lost Will ond Testament ol dece­ dent dated 12/23/74, and codicil* dated none be admitted to probate. TAKE NOTICE: On October 23. 1996. at 9.00 a m. in the Probate Courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Pro­ bate. a hearing will be hold in order that tho heir* at law of the decedent be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barrod unloss presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both tho probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within four month* of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dote: Sept. 13. 1996 David A. Dimmers (PI 7793) DIMMERS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hosting*. Ml 49056 616/945-9596 Alberta M. Townsend 10727 Lowronco Rood Nashville. Ml 49073 P-lt) TOWNSHIP OF HOPE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIOAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTE that at its regular meeting held on September 9. 1996 at the Hope Township Hal. the Township Board of Hope Township adopted Ordnance No. 96-1-A which amends the Hope Township Zoning Ordnance and is summarized as foBows: SECTION I - REZONING IN LAND SECTION 2 This Section rezones from an exvtng RL-2 Smgle and Two-FamJy Restoenua! lake zoning rkstrict classification to RL-1 Single Family Residential lake zoning district classification and land in Section 2 of Hope Township described as property lying on Esst shore of Tdiotson Lake with North tone betog North section line. East tone betog Tiiotson Lake Road. South line where road and lake meet, thence along shore of Tiiotson Lake lor West Ine. SECTION II - REZONING IN LAND SECTION 16: Ths Section rezones from an exnttog RL-2 Single and Two-Famriy Residential Lake zoning district classification to RL-1 Single Family Residential Lake zoning <Sstrict classification Hinewood Plat n Section 16 of Hope Township described in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 69. SECTION IN - REZONING K LAND SECTION 30: This Section rezones two groups of land in Section 30 of Hope Townsho: Ruses s View Ptet located on Northern shore of Wildnaon Lake as deecrtied m Uber 3 of Plats on Page 57 which is rezoned from an existing RL-2 Single and Two-Famiy Residential Lake zoning district classification to RL-1 Single Family Residential Lake zoning district cteaafficaion; and the isn metes and bonds parcels beginning on the west at the northsouti 1/4 Hne and running oast along the north shore of Wdtanson lake almost to Nadefl Rood which Is accessed by WMdneon Lake Drive which e rezoned from an existing RL-2 Lingle and Two-famty Residential Lake zoning dtetrict classification to RL-1 Single Family Residential Lake zoning distrtet classification SECTION IV - AMENDMENT TO SECTON 2.1 HOME OCCUPATION DE FlNITON. This Section amends Section 2.1 Home Occupation Definition to allow for Home Occupations In accessory build­ ings under strict limitations. SECTION V - SECTON 2.1 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DE RNITON Ths Section corrects the definition of Planned Unit Development in Sectkn 2.1. SECTION VI - SECTION 2.1 YARD-LAKE FRONT DERNIT1ON8. This Section amends tho definition of Yard-Lake Front in Seaton 2.1 to atow for the street side of a lake-front lot to be considered tho rear yard. SECTION VII - SECTION 4.1 I regarding a time limit for the Planning Commission to act is deleted. Section 4.1 j regarding resubmission ol a special exception use application becomes Section 4.1 I. Section 4.1 K regarding appeals becomes Section 4.1 J. SECTION VIII - SECTION 5.0 B regarding site plan review by the Planning Commission is amended to allow site plan review by the Building Inspector for smaller commercial projects. SECTION IX - SECTION 5.2 D regarding a time kmrt lor the Planning Commission to act is deleted. SECTION X - SECTION 5.4 regarding Development Plan Requirements is amended lo assign letters to each paragraph and to clarify in Item B when development plans are required. SECTION XI - SECTION 6.1 A 2 to remove appeals from the Budding Inspector since those are now handled by the Construction Board of Appeals. SECTION XII - SECTION 11.8 C regarding Rood Plains is amended lo remove last paragraph due to duplication with Section 11.3 C. SECTION XIII - SECTION 14.5 regarding the Keeping of Animals ts amended to add at the end of the paragraph a reference to another section of the Zoning Ordinance dealing with this topic lor easier understand^ of the Ordinance. SECTION XIV - SECTION 18 J A regarding area/setbacks lor the RL-I Zone is amended by the addi­ tion ol references to other portions of the Zoning Ordinance that would impact on setbacks in this zone. SECTION XV - SECTION 21.1 88 regarding Permitted Uses in the Commercial • 1 zone is amended to read: 8. one singe family or one two-family dwelling or one multiple family dwelling on a maximum lot size ot one (1) ace with minimum frontage of 200 feel shall be required for each. SECTION XVI • SEVERABILITY Should any section or pari thereof ol this ordinance be declared unconstitutional, null or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shal not affect the validity of the remaining sections or parts there of this ordinance. SECTION XVII - EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES - This ordi­ nance shall take effect immediately upon publication All ordinances or parts ol ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that tho full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address sot forth below and that copies of this ordinance may be pur­ chased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk during regular business hours following the date ol this publication Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 5463 South Wall Lake Road Hastings Mi 49058 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Seger one fine example of how coaching works Rarely do you hear a coach comment about hew much fun his job is or how much fun it is to coach a certain group of athletes. For Middleville tennis coach Larry Seger, those words are not only heard, but they are very well seen in the way he runs his teams and how his players enjoy what they are doing. Seger is in his 28th season of coaching tennis at Middleville High. He reached the 500-win plateau last fall with a girls program that won its fifth consecutive O-K Blue championship. Seger is already a member of the Coaches Hall of Fame and does not appear to be slowing down even after all of the records that he has strung. Most coaches after 27 seasons with a win­ loss record as impressive as Seger's would have retired. Not this coach. He loves his work and his teams appear to enjoy their experiences just as much as Seger does. Thai's the son of stuff that makes high school sports so special and what makes sports at the high school level such an educational experience. It's great when you see athletes go on to do great things after finishing their high school careers. I'm sure that Seger has had his share of success stories to tell from his 28 years on the job. There are many great coaches found in the Barry County area. I wish not to name all of them because 1 wouldn't want to forget even one. Still, there are wrestling coaches, basketball coaches, volleyball coaches, football coaches and even golf coaches who teach, instruct, lead and sometimes enjoy the successes that they help to form. Middleville has won 21 tennis championships during Seger's coaching tenure at Middleville High. But Middleville tennis has won more than just matches or conference titles through Seger's style of coaching. •Big Chips: Two area athletes are doing big things at Centra] Michigan University: Fems (Delton High). Ferris was named CMU's offensive player of the week for his work as the starting center on the Chippewa football team. Ferris helped to open the holes for an offense that racked ud 402 total yards in a 38-37 loss to Louisiana Tech. Ploeg, a middle hitter on the CMU volleyball squad, played a key role in the team's 2-1 showing at the Pepsi Invitational at Western Illinois University. In 21 games this season Ploeg has 17 kills, a .342 hitting percentage. 19 digs. 2 block solos and 4 block assists. •In the book: Included in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Book of Champions are some familiar names from the Barry County area. Hastings* Mark Brown still holds the MHSAA record for points in a season with 969 and is second in career points with 2.789. His brother Mike Brown ranks 14th in career points with 2,101. Jason Hoefler has the second best season with 12 interceptions for the Maple Valley football team back in 1990. Gary VanElst still holds the State record in the shotpul with a 63-7 throw for Middleville High in 1968. And Ken Beardslee. of the old Vermontville High School, set nine pitching records in the late 1940s including career marks for strikeouts (452), no-hitters (8) and perfect games (2). One of the first stories I wrote for a Battle Creek publication back in 1988 was a feature story on Ken Beardslee. so his tale is not an unusual one for me. but certainly is fascinating. •78er« learn on field: The Saxon 78ers. a seventh and eighth grade football team from Hastings, was defeated by Wayland last week 14-6 under the lights. The Saxon 78ers fell behind 14-0 before scoring in the fourth quarter. What's most valuable about this league is that all of the players play and are taught the lessons of football in the process. The local squad is now 1-1 on the season. Three undefeated football teams battle to stay there Friday Three Barry County football teams are undefeated and hope lo remain undefeated after the results of Week 3. Two local teams are without a victory and hope to break into that win column this week. One thing is for sure. Barry County fans will be rooting for the home teams as all five area schools — Hastings. Delton. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville — are playing on their own turfs. Here is a look at the matchups for this week and. through our crystal ball, an indication of what to expect. Wyoming Park at Hastings (0-2) Very much a winnable game for the Coach Jeff Keller's Saxons and it should help playing the Vikings at home. Still, if Hastings are to notch a league win they will need to: 1. Spread the ball around on offense and 2. Hit (very) hard on defense. Two players who gave the Saxons solid work a week ago were runningback Josh Richie and receiver Kenn Cross. Those players, along with quarterback Joey Lyons and runningbacks Rocky Wager and Jamie James could provide the depth that the Hastings team desperately needs. Kalamazoo Christian at Delton (2-0) Quarterback Scott Haas is so much on a roll that Kalamazoo Christian's defense will find it very difficult to slow his Panthers down. Delton Coach Rob Hecthuis is loaded on offense — Haas, runningback Nick Marrow. Paul Finney and a solid offensive line included — and on defense — Haas, Chad Stopher and Ryan Badges included — that the Pennfields and Mattawans of the world better begin to take notice. Eaton Rapids at Lakewood (2-0) Mike Hanna leads the area with 42 total points and running tough are Coach Ted Ed Youngs puts the wraps on a Hudsonville ball carrier in last Friday's game at Johnson Field. (Photo by Pony Hardin) Lights out: Delton wins with offense & defense With 279 yards on the ground, another 157 yards through the air and a defense that was hitting from all angles, the Delton Panthers flew to a 39-21 football win over Parchment last Friday. Delton, now 2-0 will host Kalamazoo Christian this Friday in a Kalamazoo Valley Hastings' receiver Kenn Cross goes up high for a 21-yard grab in varsity football play last Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hudsonville scores early In win over Hastings Hudsonville out-scored Hastings 19-0 in the first quarter land used that momentum last Friday to post a 27-6 win in the O-K quarter. Richie, a junior runningback, darted 63 yards for the 6 points. He finished the game with a team-leading 74 yards on 7 White opener for both teams. With the loss, the Saxons fell to 0-2 overall, while Hudsonville evened its season record at 1-1. Hastings will entertain Wyoming Park this Friday at Johnson Field. Josh Richie tallied Hastings' lone touchdown with 9:48 left in the second carries. Rocky Wager, a senior runningback, gained 70 yards on 10 carries, while Kenn Cross had a Saxon reception for 21 yards Hastings had 188 yards of total offense and 7 first downs compared to Hudsonville's game total of 420 offensive yards. JV football team now 2-0 A 21-yard jaunt by Josh Bundy with 14 seconds left in the fourth quarter sent Hastings* junior varsity football team home as 20-14 winners last Thursday in a game against Hudsonville. The JV Saxons, now 2-0. will travel lo Wyoming Park this Thursday with hopes of staying undefeated Josh Lindsey was responsible for the other f.”o Hastings touchdowns versus Hudsonville. First. Lindsey caught a 75-yard pass from quarterback Luke Warner and then he followed that up with a 20-yard scamper. Lindsey, however, did break his leg in the game and is not expected to return to the Saxon lineup this season. He collected 85 yards rushing last Thursday and 70 yards in pass receptions Mike Pursell also was a spark in the Hastings running game with 65 yards. On defense. Bobby Cole had 6 bonecrushers. Warner made an interception and Tyson Walter had an interception. Association battle. Delton first score versus Parchment came on a 43-yard pass from quarterback Scott Haas to receiver Paul Finney. Finney then tallied on a I-yard run and on another pass from Haas lo put the Panthers in front 19-6 at the half. Josh Ryno scored on runs of 18 and 2 yards and Rob Tack carried another one in from 2 yards out to finalize the victorious outcome for Delton. Haas was 6-for-l 1 throwing in the game for 157 yards and Finney caught 3 of those aerials for 76 yards. On the ground, Nick Marrow gained 8) yards on 9 carries and Finney racked up 62 yards on 9 attempts. Defensively, Delton had three interceptions in the game, 2 by Haas and another pick by Jason Kimbrough. Dustin Green led the squad with 15 tackles and Chad Stopher was credited with 13 bonecrushers. Wolverines romp Belding The fifth and sixth grade Wolvennes (1-1) won their first game of the season 25-0 over Belding in HYAA football action last week. The scoring was started by Drew Bowman, who ran a sweep to the right. Cody Reid ran down the middle for the second score and then ran in an extra point. Joel Gibbons was the next to score on a sweep. Dustin Bowman finished the scoring with a sweep to the right. The offensive line blocked well in the game, led by B.J. Donninc and end Matt Gibbons The defense stopped up to the task and a drive-stopping interception by Drew Bowman and Matt Gibbons highlighted the performance. Rockers fall to Lakeview The third and fourth grade Rockers lost to Lakeview on Saturday 18-7. The lone touchdown was carried in by Brandon Johnson and the extra point was tallied by Zack Fay. Strong plays on defense were turned in by Derek Caldwell. Rusty Burgdof. Corey Fueri. Kenny Cains. R.J. Morgan. Brandon Johnson and Justin Newton. Bad Bombers defeated, 32-12 The fifth and sixth grade Bad Bombers lost to Lakeview last weekend 32-12. The two touchdowns were scored by Beau Furrows, on a kickoff return, and Heath VanBelkum. on a 15-yard run. Chad Hess had an interception and Blaise Stanhope recovered two fumbles. Bob Woodmansee. Nathan Selby. Blaise Stanhope, nick Thompson and Jon Daugherty also came up with big plays. Bulldogs in defensive battle The fifth and sixth grade Bulldogs played a tough defensive game, but fell to Lakeview 6-0. Bryan Lee. Aaron Snider, Justin Malik, Ryan Ferguson. Chad Ferguson. John Failey. Bruce Carpenter. Luke Covey. Cal Ward. Brandon Barcroft. Joe Arens. Jacob Tutthill and Tyler Tutthill spearheaded the defensive effort. The only score was a 35yard touchdown return by the Lakeview team. Panthers tie Pennfield The seventh grade Panthers played Pennfield to a 7-7 tie. The only Panther touchdown was scored by David Wilson. Other Panther players having big games were Matt Sciba, Brad Currier. Paul Garrett and David Hoaglin. Hollern's Lakewood Vikings. After early games with Hastings and LCC. Eaton Rapids should provide the blue and white with a good test and this Cap.tal Circuit test just happens to be at Unity Field. Expect Hanna and the rest of the Lakewood squad to pass this test with running colors. Bellevue at Maple Valley (2-0) Things will probably not be as easy for Coach Guenther Mitlelstaedt and his Lions football team this week. Valley crushed Stockbridge 47-0 last Friday in non-league action, collecting 367 yards running the ball. Bellevue may not be one of the favorites in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association, but the Broncos always find a way to make things real close. Just don't expect another 47-0 outcome. Calvin Christian at Middleville (•-!) Somebody wake up the Middleville's offense. In two games, the Trojans have scored 20 points with 6 of those coming on a defensive play. Quarterback Kevin Doyle and runningback David Liu tallied scores last week in a 15-14 defeat to Byron Center, but Middleville win need help from others if they arc to open its home season with a sweet triumph. Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 42 Scotl Haas (Delton) 35 Jason Thompson (Maple Valey) 26 Paul Finney (Delton) 18 Eli VHtanueva (Lakewood) 14 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 12 Chris Goneer (Maple Vatey) 12 Josh Ryno (Delton) 12 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 12 Joel Mitlelstaedt (Maple Valley) 8 Rocky Wager (Harings) 6 David Uu (MtOdtevIe) 6 Josh Richie (Hastings) 6 Rob Tack (Delton) 6 Nick Marrow (Delton) 6 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 4 Gabe Stewart (Lakewood) 2 RUSHING Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 24-290 Nick Marrow (Delton) 19-288 J. Thompson (Maple Valley) 25-211 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 28-146 Scott Haas (Delton) 16-114 Chris Goneer (Maple Valley) 6-103 John Bauer (Lakewood) 14-93 Josh Richie (Hastings) 7-74 B rady Simpson (Maple Valley) 4-66 Gabe Stewart (Lakewood) 7-64 > Paul Finney (Delton) 9-62 Kyle Hughes (Maple Valley) 2-47 : Jamie James (Hastings) 14-46 : Jacob Miller (Hastings) 9-39 , Andy Peabody (Lakewood) 7-24 > Ell Villanueva (Lakewood) 9-23 ; PASSING Scott Haas (Delton) 7-17-163 Joey Lyons (Hastings) 7-17-56 Andy Peabody (Lakewood) 5-6-48 ; * RECEIVING Paul Finney (Delton) 3-76 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 2-34 Kenn Cross (Hastings) 1-21 Jamie James (Hastings) 2-15 Jerrid Velte (Hastings) 2-13 ■ > : I TACKLES Scott Haas (Delton) 27 Chad Stopher (Delton) 22 Dlstin Green (Delton) 21 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 20 Gabe Stewart (Lakewood) 20 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 16 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 16 Lucas Willcutt (Maple Valley) 15 Ron Spurgis (Lakewood) 13 Ryan Klahn (Lakewood) 13 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 11 Charlie Everett (Lakewood) 11 Eric Goldsmith (Delton) 10 •. t ' • ; J ' •• INTERCEPTIONS Scott Haas (Delton) 3 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 2 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 1 Steve Aldrich (Lakewood) 1 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 1 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 1 •if coaches fail to report updated statistics, players totals will remain what they were from the previous week �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 19, 1996 — Page 11 Shutouts by soccer team Viking firepower too much for Panthers extends record to 7-1 Hastings' soccer (cam scored 5 goals in (he first 10 minutes, led 8-0 at half and won pver Wyoming Park on Tuesday 14-0. The Saxons fined 35 shots at the opponents goal. While the Vikings did not register a single ihot on goal. "The team got a chance for all to play and everyone moved the ball well," Hastings Toach Doug Mepham said "Our defense has played very smart ball and will get a big test this Thursday when we play Zeeland." Zeeland already has a win against East •Grand Rapids, a team that is tied with Hastings (4-1. 7-1 overall) and Forest Hills ^Central for first in the O-K White ' Larry Bailey scored 3 goals on Tuesday and Casey King. Eric McCarty and Matt Tbburen each had 2 scores. Chns Stafford. Damon Gonzales. Garrett Gonzales. Andrew ‘Courtright and Alex Voss each tallied I goal •'ftx the Saxon team. Goals by Garrett Gonzales and Evan Winkler lifted Hastings' varsity soccer team to a 2-0 win over Northview on Sept. 12. * Gonzales scored the Saxons first goal, his seventh of the season, to finish the first half Winkler got the team's second goal and his second of the '96 campaign in the second half Hastings registered 26 shots on goal compared top Northview's total of 15. Goalkeeper Mark Arens earned the shutout by making crucial saves late in the game. The Northview team played aggressive and challenged the Hastings' team at certain positions. "It was a very aggressive game with many players going very hard to the ball." Mepham said. "Northview attacked strongly from their forward positions and gave our fullbacks a very hard time of clearing." Hastings hosts Zeeland tonight al Johnson Field Lakewood 1-1-1 for week The Vikings tied with Jackson Northwest 0-0 on Sept. 17. defeated Charlotte 2-1 on Sept. 10 and lost a 5-0 contest to Okemos on Sept. 12. Lakewood's season record is now 2-3-3. They will play at Jackson Lumen Christi tonight. It wasn't a basketball game that was decided by a dramatic finish, but it did have it moments for both teams. Lake wood defeated Barry County foe Delton 74-32 Tuesday night al Lakewood High. With the win. the Vikings up their record to 5-1 heading into Thursday's home game with Eaton Rapids. Delton is now 1-4 and will face KVA opponent Pennfield next Tuesday. Lakewood jumped out to a 29-2 lead after one quarter and led 41-6 al the break. Center Joni Daniels and guard Abby DeHoog combined for 27 of the 41 first half points and each ended the contest with 17 points to lead the Lakewixxi team "I saw a lot of leadership out there (from) Joni and Jami (Schrock) which is part of their roles." Lakewood Coach Amy Kehnle said. "We're still working on what we want to do; we're still trying lo work on our 2-3 defense and be disciplined in it." Schrock was Lakewood's third double-digit scorer with 13 points. Dehon came out energized in the second half, led by senior frontliner Crystal Miller. Miller scored 8 points in each the third and fourth quarters to finish the game with 16 markers. Charging after loose balls and cutting through the lane for field goal opportunities. Miller's play was relentless and sparked the Delton team. She also had 6 rebounds and 3 steals versus Lakewood. "She (Miller) is a senior captain who never lets down." Delton Coach Gary Harrington said. The Panthers managed 26 of their 32 points in the final two quarters thanks to some scrappy play on bothlhe offensive and defensive skies of the court. "We were a lot more composed in the second half (and) I think they (Lakewood) made a couple of changes." Hastings 47, Hudsonville 41 In a see-saw contest, the Saxons pulled out the victory to go to 1-0 in the O-K White. Hastings did not shoot well »n the game (19-of-52) bt.l had a couple cf runs in the second and fourth quarter and made its free throws down the stretch to win by 6 points. With 2:30 lo play m the game, the Saxons went into a stall offense, forcing the Crusaders to foul. Rachel Young hit 2 charity tosses late in the game to help seal the win. Young led the team with 19 points and also grabbed 9 rebounds. Summer Gillons had 10 points and 7 rebounds and Virginia Jennings tallied 9 points. Janeue Jennings was a key for the Saxons on defense as was Lakewood's Jami Schrock (11) goes up for a layup off a fast break as Delton's Danielle Freelan and Clarissa Hammond (22) attempt to make up ground. NEWS, NEWS NEWS LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES Hastings BANNER See CAGERS continued pg. 12 A header is achieved by this Panther player in a varsity soccer game in Delton on Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Eighth grade teams split games Hastings' eigb.h grade girls "Blue" basketball team defeated Lakewood Monday 50-21. Liz King led the team with 18 points. Amanda Lee tallied 10 points and Jessie Winebrenner scored 8 points. King also giabbed nine rebounds to lead the squad The “Gold" te’im lost 33-28 with Cathy Anderson scoring 8 points and Kailcy Lyons adding 7 points. Kailey Lyons also had 13 rebounds, while Kate Noteboom grabbed 11 rebounds. Anderson and Jamie Howell showed good speed and hustle on both ends of the court. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE HYDRANT FLUSHING Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings Department of Public Services will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City on October 1st and 2nd of this year. Hydrant flushing may cause a slight loss of water pressure and some discoloration. City Clerk BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE 1996-1 RESCISSION OF BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTED 9/10/96 EFFECTIVE 1/1/97 The purpose of this ordinance is to rescind the Baltimore Township Zoning Ordinance, and there­ by revert back to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance, effective January 1,1997. This ordinance was published in the Hastings Banner on September 19, 1996. Theodora L. Soya Baltimore Township Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GUERNSEY LAKE AREA kOAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 12 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to nuke certain public improvements consisting of the paving and other improvements to private roads in the vicinity of Guernsey Lake (the “Improvements '), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the special assessment district described below, haj resolved its intention to proceed on the peti­ tions and. pursuant io Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements m the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land, located in the Plat of Lakewood Estates, which are bene fitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district. Guernsey Lake Area Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 12 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on September 30. 1996 al 7:00 pan. in the Hastings Industrial Incubator, 1035 E. Stale Street, Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the meeting is lo consider a request by Pennock Hospital. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Minshum Lots and parcels numbered: City Oat 08-007-160-020-00. -021-00. -022-00. -023-00. -024-00. -025-00. -02600. -027-00. 02800. 02900. -030-00, -03100. -031-40. 032-00. 033-00. 034-00, 03500. -037-00, 03800. 03900. -04000. -04100. 04200. 04300. -04400. 04500. -04600, -047-00. 04800. -04900. 05000. 05100. 05200. 05300. 05400. 05600. 05700. 05800. 05900. 06000, 06100. 06200. 06400. 06500. -066 00. -067-00, 06800. 06900. 07000. 07100. 07200. 07300. 07400. 07500. 07600. 07800. 07900. 08000, 08100. 08200. 08300. 08500. -108-00, -12500. -14000. -14100, -14200. -15300. -15500. -15600. -15700 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 23rd day of September. 1996. at 7:30 pan., al the Township Hall. 5643 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058, in said Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING City of Hastings Yard Debris in City Streets As fall approaches and residents begin to prepare their yards for the winter season, we are seeing additional yard debris being placed within the City streets. We ask that residents refrain from placing this material within the street until shortly before the fall yard debris pickup. As in the past, the City will begin picking up organic yard debris and branches less than 4 inches in diameter on or about November 1, 1996. Placing this mate­ rial in the streets now creates a potential haz­ ard for pedestrians and motorists. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope Dated September 9. 1996 Shirley R Case. Clerk Township of Hope Jeff Mansfield, Director of Public Services Rust Stains? You Heed Super Iron Out! Super Iron Out removes unsightly rust stains from toilets, sinks, tubs, dishwashers and white clothing. Super Iron Out prevents iron build up in water softeners too. Super Iron Out... guaranteed to work or your money back. Available in the cleaning and/or plumbing section of your favorite store. SAVE 35< CooMUBer V<ad if copied tramlerrcd. pratutard or lace value <4 tho coupei plui ■ handling provided it t* mail tot Iran Out. Inc. 1515 Dwidmd Road. Fort Wayne. IN 46NM4I26. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE. O 19% Iran Out Inc "'76168 ' 45635 ■ �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19. 1996 Hastings’ runners set bests Best times don't always guarantee victories, as Hastings' cross country teams found out last Thursday in matchups with Wyoming Park. The Saxon boys had nine runners who posted best times for the season Hastings' girts, running without their top two athletes Charissa Shaw and Laura Thomas, also saw a majority of their best times captured at the event. Still. Wyoming Park was able to run away with two wins. 20-41 in the boys race and 22-34 in the girls race. Tim Rounds was third overall for Hastings' boys with an 18:10, Ryan Rude ended up fifth in 18:40, Michael McKeough placed 10th in 19:18, Rob Dixon was 12th in 19:36 and Ryan Willard finished in 19:51. good for I3ih place In the girts race, Kristen Schlachter was third in 22:59. Katie Wood crossed the finish line fifth in 25:21, Andrea Dreyer ran the course in 25:44 for sixth place. Beth Arnett was ninth in 26:58. Amber Wilde had a time Saxon golfers lose out in league tie-breaker A tie-breaker decided a three-team golf match between Hastings. East Grand Rapids and Hudsonville on Sept. 12, but it was the Pioneers who earned gained top billing with the score posted by its fifth man. Hastings and East Grand Rapids both finished the match with scores of 154, while Hudsonville came in with a 156. Since there was a tie between the two schools, the fifth score was used as a decider and East Grand Rapids won by three strokes as a result. Steven Obreiter and Jason Fuller both See GOLFERS continued pg. 13 of 30:05 for 11 th and Tammy Smith placed 12th in 30:07 Middleville also gets records Middleville's girls placed fourth and the boy’s finished sixth at an O-K Blue Jamboree at Brewer Park on Tuesday. Middleville's girls scored 98 points and the boy’s total was 116 points. Coopersville took first in the girt's event with 59 points and Spring Lake's boys gained the top spot with 37 points. Jessi Davis ran a personal best with a second place 20:12. Davis and Coopersville runner Julie David went head-to-head the entire way and both had 20:12 times, but David just edged Davis at the finish line. Lindsey Thornton was 14th in 22:39. Alice Matson ran a personal best 22:59 for 16<h place and Sara Hillman ran a personal best 24:34 to get 30th place. Ryan Hesselink was fifth in the boys race with a 17:41, Dendel Craven ended up 15th in 18:35 and Matt Eaton finished in 20th with a time of 18:58. CAGERS continued from pg. 11------------------------Emily Dipen who played the point on the Hastings' press and added “major pressure" against the Hudsonville shooters. Hastings is now 3-2 overall and will entenain Wyoming Park tonight. LCC 69, Lakewood 60 Joni Daniels scored a half of the Vikings points (30) on Sept. 12. including 13 in the fourth quarter. The senior center also led the team with 13 rebounds LCC out-scored Lakewood 14-6 in the third quarter to go in front 51-40 Lakewood Coach Amy Kehnle said her team “got in a rut the first four minutes of the third quarter.'' Jennifer Nielsen also had a big game for Lake wood on the boards with 10 caroms. Hoop stats next week Basketball statistics for the five Barry County schools — Hastings. Delton. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville — will begin appearing next week in the Hastings Banner Scoring, rebounding and steals will be included in the list of stats and coaches are asked to report in those numbers. Recreation 13 Crystal Clear Waler 6; Barry Automotive and Fairchild Oil 5; Carlton Center Ex­ cavating and Freeport Elevator 2. High Games and Series: J Zink 203. 531; E. Otaxt 518; J. Jacobs 202. 550. Bowie reties Dorothy’s Hair Styling 4-0, Carlton Center Excavating 4-0; Kent Oil 3-1; Hecker In­ surance 1-3; Bennett Industries 04; DJ. Electric 04. Good Games A Series: L. Elliston 181, 516; K. Fowler 158, 445; L. Bahs 170. 469; J. McMillen 185; S. Dunham 163. 458; J. Hamilton 171, 483; L. Dawe 161. Wednesday P.M. Mill's Landing 8-0. Eye A Em. Soec. 7-1; F. H. Parties 6-2, Lifestyles 5-3: Hair Care 44; Varney's Stables 4-4; Valley Realty 3-5; Mace's Ph. 3-5; H A S Machine 3-5; Nashville Chiro. 3-5; Misfits 2-6. High Games A Series: S. Vandenburg 215, 573; S. Sebastian. 203 , 539; S. Penn­ ington 181. 494; B. Hathaway 197. 476; O. Otis 178.464; B. Hayes 180.486; C. Watson 161. 438; C. Purdum 150, 418; B. Miner 154, 398; R. Reichard 130. 364; C. Trumbull 128. 363; N. Halifax 135, 360; B. Westerly 144. 375; J. Doster 139. 404; R Wilson 170; R. Murphy 156; B. Vrogindewey 156; J. Lao 154. Softball SCORES Senior Citizens YMCA/Hastings Youth Council Hastings Co-ed Softball Standings W/L Old Towne Tavern fl....................................... 2-0 Jarman Construction.........................................1-1 Olde Towne Tavern 13....................................2-0 Hastings Mutual.................................................1-2 Law A Disorder................................................ 0-2 Olde Towne Tavern f2................................... 0-1 Game Results Tuesday, Sept. 10: Olde Towne Tavern fl 14 vs Law A Disorder 10; Olde Towne Tavern f3 15 vs Hastings Mutual 4; Hastings Mutual 20 vs Jarman Construebon 9. BOWUNG~1 SCORES | Delton's Crystal Miller (54) moves inside the lane as Lakewood's Jennifer Nielsen (32) and Jami Schrock (in back) add the defensive damps. Kuempel 6-2; Moucoulis 5-3; Colvin 5-3; Schlachter 5-3; Snyder 5-8; Otis 5-3; Nash 5- 3; Brodock 5-3; Vrogindewey 4-4; Wood­ mansee 44; Friend 3-5; Hall 3-5; Jesick 3-5; Lethcoe 2:6; Richardson 2-6; Brewer 2-6. Ladies’ Good Games A Series: K. CoIva 172. 449; Y. Markley 163; B. Howes 161. 425; N. Moucoulis 151; P. Snyder 155; O. Potter 165; S. Sebastian 225, 588; S. Penn­ ington 160. 440; O. Otis 166, 466; A. Lethcoe 153, 432; I. Seeber 156. Mai Good Games A Series: R Weiland 192. 502; W Mallacoote 169; B. Kingsley 176. 476. R. Nash 203, 469; J. Dull 155; R. Schlachter 190. 569; W. Woodmansee 176; G. Forbey 176. 489; W Brodock 168. 480; B. Terry 194. 545. Monday Mixers Dewey's Auto Body 7-1; Kelly's Keglers 6- 2; Girrbach's 444-344; Mr. Bruce's 4-4; Three Ponies Tack 4-4; T M Lassies 44; Green Chics 4-4; Hartzler,’ Tours 344444; Brian's Tire 3-5 Michelob 3-5; Hastings Bowl Sisters 3-6; Rowdie Giris 2-6. Good Cages A Series: D. Larsen 167. 464; B. Davenport 175.478; E. Johnson 166, 453; F. Ruthntff 167, 472; M. Wieland 177, 481; J. Kasinsky 166; C. Trumbull 156; B. Johnson 161; V. Carr 167; M. Snowden 157;, S. Smith 164. D. James 142; N. Jernes 138; V. Pierson 191; L. Hoyt 148; B. Moore 168; M. Meehan 161; L. Friend 152; C. Godbey 181; N. Thaler 142. Fri. Moore Mixed 9 A Wiggle 7; Gutter Gang 7; Rocky 4-7; Tea Pins 6; 4 R’t 544; GiUons 6; Heads Ore 414; 3 Ponies 4; Sears A Service 4; Odd Balls 3; Working On It 3; Ramblers 244; 4 Stan 2; Big O t 2; Get Lucky 144; Laie Comen 1; Special Ks 1; Roscoe 1. Men’s High Scrim: R. Faye 183, 538; S. Peabody 209, 563; M. McKee 245. 644; E. Keeler 224. 621; S. GiDons 181. 502; T. Ramey 207. 467; M. Zimmerman 191. 509; D. Keillor 204.562; C. Purdum Sr. 222.617. Men’s High Genses: B. Keillor 180; G. Seton 169; M. Lydy 174; A. Taylor 194; B. Madden 221; R. Roush 188; J. Barnum 212. Women's High Series: D. Service 153. 454; S. McKee 233. 597; S Keeler 199.548; R. Bntmmel 167.452; R. Lydy 181. 501; K. Zimmerman 141, 361. Women’s High Games: S. Hildeabrand 172; S. Meany 173; P. Arens 171; D. Bartimus 199; N. Taylor 158; J. Madden 179; B. Roush 171; F. Ruthntff 179; L. Barnum 178. Thursday A.M. Valley Realty 11-1; Boaiey-s9-3; Questxx Marks 9-3; Leftovers 7-5; Lucky Shoes 6-6; Hastings Bowl 5-7; Varney's 5-7; LeHarves 5-7; Hummen 3-9; Early Birds 04. Good Games A Series: K. Thomason 202. 551; S. Salazar 168. 458; J. Lewis 163. 455; I. Ruthntff 153, 390; M. Dull 169. 384; 1. Piper 132. 359; B. Budo 113, 311;* S. Teunessen 128. 303; F. Ruthntff 186; S. Sebastian 185; S. Lambert 171; B. Norris 169; L. Bahs 168; V. Kincade 156; D. Olmsted 156; J. McKeough 149; S. Waters 145; D. Collier 128; C Swinkunas 124. Thursday Angels , Hastings Bowl 11-1; Riverside Cemetery 844-344; Sryles-R-Us 84; Mill's Landing 7-5; All 7-5; Nashville Chiro. 6-6; NAPA Girls 5-7; Melaleuca Inc. 5-7; Mitcber-T 5-7; At- ' mospherc Annealing 444-744; Edward D. Jones 4-8; Outboard Inn 1-11. Good Gaines A Series: P Guy 201. 538; D. Greenfield 151:0. Bartimus 215. 539; M. Martin 144; K. Winick 157; T. Daniels 216; L. Tilley 204. 529; B. Moody 201. 568; D. ' Feldkamp 141; K. Kuhlman 147; J. Fisher 163. 459; S. Greenfield 189. 528; T. Loftus 179; B. Hayes 165. 471; L. Potter 169; D. McCollum 196; F. Ruthruff 183; T. Soya 162; G. Marsh 145. 398; N. Saylor 172, 492. Tuesday Trios Late Bloomers 4-0; 3 Ponies Tack 3-1; 3 Blind Mice 3-1; Taz Devils 3-1; Trouble 1-3; Becky’s Main Street 1-3; Day By Day 1-3; Mill’s Landing 04. Team High Games: 3 Ponies Tack 522; 3 Blind Mice 504; Late Bloomers 483. Team High Series: 3 Ponies Tack 1482; Late Bloomers 1407; 3 Blind Mice 1363. High Games: J. Hurless 209; S. Vandenbunt 202; B. Moody 196. BOWLING SCORES continued on pg. 13 Must apply and be approved Ap(*es to an personal loans, installment loans eicept purchase money mortgages lines o' credrt vanable home equity loans or student loans interest charges will accrue from the date o' the loan Not vafed with any other utter Limited time offer MEMBER FTMC 1 ©OLD KENT BANK 1996 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1996 — Page 13 Field day set for Sept. 28 ’ The Southcentral Michigan Chapter of Pheasants Forever, which co ers Barry Coun­ ty and Kalamazoo countie*. will again be hav­ ing their field day and uanquet fund-raising events. The field day will take place at Plea­ sant Lake Farms hunting preserve in Delton. The banquet Mill be held at the Gull View Golf Course in Richland. Both events will be held Saturday. Sept. 28. with the banquet following the field day. Chapter Chairman Bill McDonald said that based on last year's successful turnout, he ex­ pects this year’s field day and banquet to be even bigger. The field day features hunting activities such as a Walk Up Pheasant Hunt. Mini-Clay See FIELD DAY continued on pg. 14 GOLFERS continued from pg. 12 carded two over par 37s to pace the Saxons. Jon Lawrence registered a 38 and Adam Gee had a 42. The fifth Saxon golfer. Joe Edger, posted a score of 44. Monday's not a ball for Trojans Middleville's golf team placed second out of three teams ir Monday golf action al Yankee Springs. Coach Bernie Weller's Trojans finished with a 174 team score. Wyoming Rogen took first place with a 167 and Godwin ended up third with a 179. "Monday's are lough (and) we might have pressed a link bn." Weiler slated. Josh Sturm fired a 41. Adam Seifert carded a 43. Dorn Ronchetti had a 45 and Alex Middleton also carded a 45 for Middlevilk. Kevin Buikema. of Rogers, was the medalist with a 38. Middleville's junior varsity team posted its best score of the year on Tuesday with a 173-182 win over Kenowa Hills. Panthers swing twice in KVA Delton participated in a KVA Jamboree at BOWUNQ SCORES continued from page 12-----------High Series: S. Vandenburg 573; S. Sebas­ tian 493; D Kelly 481; J. Hurless 481. High Games & Series: J. Conger 167. 438; B Hayes 154. 433; B Moody 196. 474; u Potter 165. 456; S. Kent 161. 466; S. Vandenburg 202, 573; M Eaton 164,428; D. Kelly 170, 481; S. Snider 151, 433; J. Hurless 209, 481; S Sebastian 190, 493; S. Dey 157. 413. Sunday Night Mixed Rednecks 7-1; Thunder Alley 6-2; Short N Sweet 6-2; B.S.ers 5-3; Diehards 5-3; Tasmaniacs 5-3; Beginners + 5-3; Q & B Assoc 4-4. Fearsome 4 4-4; Runarounds 4-4; Friends 4-4; 2x4 4-4; SAS 4-4; Bowling Bud­ dies 3-5; Danger Zone 2-6; Misfits 2-6; DAN Mortgage 1-7; Get Along Gang 1-7. Women's High Games A Series: D Krallman 202. 542; L. Davis. 175, 499; M. Martin 175, 492; D. Seeber 177, 456. M Bowman 172, 434; M. Simpson, M. Snyder 187; D. Vickers 176; N. Lambert 173; K. Conley 165; M Evans. 160; S. Snider 155; D.A. Snyder 154; S. Cross 145; S. Craven 144; P. Eye 138 Men’s High Gaines A Series: C. VanHouten 227. 604; J Delaai 234. 599; R. Cooky 232, 587; R. Craven 215. 558; B. Rentz 221. 541; B. Falconer 188, 495; B. Hubbell 184. 480; J. Jiles 175. 430; J. Eye 164, 428; D. Wordell 160. 427; J Barnum 216; K. Busbee 215; C. Martin 201; S. San­ born 200; B. Barkhuff 183; S Krallman 179; T. James 165. Tuesday Mixed Lockshop 7-1; Woodmansee Sawmill 5-3; Consumers Concrete 5-3; Mostetler Graphics 5-$ Viking 4-4; Advanced Commercial Prim­ ing 4-4; Pin Seekers 4-4; Hastings Bowlers 4-4; Bye 2-6; Flexfab 1-7. „ Mens High Gaines & Series R. Reed 221; D. Benner 188; G. Snyder 205-524; D. Blakely 219; P. Scobey 609; K. Greenfield 254. Womens High Games & Series T. Phenix 189; L. Crawfonl 162-417; C. Mgyhew 136-383; C O’Keefe 168-471; S. Landis 183; B O’Keefe 182. Legal Notice Eastern Hills on Sept. 10 and placed fourth out of seven teams with a 171 team score. Kalamazoo Hackett won the event with a 153. Don Heckman lopped lhe team with a 39. Mike Kammeraad had a 42. Brian Lillibridge scored a 45. Marv Cook carded a 45 and Scott Hovanec also managed a 45. On Sept. 12. the Panthers went to the Paw Paw Jamboree at the Lake Cora Hills Golf Course and were third out of seven teams. Delton had a 163, while the winning Hackett team scored a 150. Kammeraad and Kyle Kwasny each carded 39s. Scott Hovanec scored a 42 and Man Cook fired a 43. Maple Valley is No. 5 The Lions are currently No. 5 in the Class C golf rankings after a big week on the links. Maple Valley set a school record with a 321 score al the Clinton County Invitational on Sept. 7. The previous record was held by the 1983 team that scored a 327. Malt Knoll carded a 77. Nick Waara a 78. Robb Rosin an 80 and Brent Braden an 86 for the Lions team that placed fourth at the event On Sept. 9. Maple Valley upset SMAA powerhouse St. Philip on St. Philip's home course. The Lions had a 158 score, while the Tigers fired a 160. Rosen and Braden each carded scores of 39. while Waara and Knoll fired rounds of 40. St. Philip's Brian Rainer was lhe medalist with a 32. Maple Valley lost to Union City on Sept. 10 162-168. Waara and Knoll had 40s and Braden and Rosin had 44s. Two bad holes cost the Lions a chance at a win, according to Maple Valley Coach Mike Booher. How good is Spring Lake's tennis team. Monday's match with Middleville was a good indication. Spring Lake won the OK Blue match over lhe five-time league defending champs 8-0 on Middleville's home courts. Coach Larry Seger's Trojans may have won the last five league crowns, but this year' Middleville team is a very young one. Five of the top six players or seven of the top 10 have graduated from a year ago. so Seger is working on improvement from match to match and not necessarily wins and losses. Spring Lake won Monday s battle 8-0 and. along with Byron Center, look to be lhe favorites in the Blue for the fall tennis term. Seger, however, remains upbeat and pleased to coach a team with the extreme enthusiasm that the Trojans display often on the courts. "They look like they know what they're doing, it's just a matter of consistency," Seger said. In singles play versus Spring Lake, Sara Wright lost at No. 1 6-2, 6-0, Anne-Marie Hart dropped a 6-1. 6-2 match at No. 2. Kelly Bremer fell at No. 3 6-2,6-0 and Julie Cordis lost her match at No. 4 6-2, 6-4. Middleville's Sarah Cordis and Amber Frost showed some good attacking at the net in a 7-5, 7-5 defeat at No. 1 doubles. Amanda Stutzman and Amy Wiersum lost 6­ I, 6-1 at No. 2. Bridgit Cook and Mandy Chavis were defeated 6-0. 6-1 at No. 3 and Jenny Herring and Sarah Parks fell 6-0, 6-0 at No. 4 doubles. JV Saxons beat Trojans Hastings' junior varsity basketball team improved its record to 3-1 on Sept. 10 with a 42-34 win over Middleville. Jill Williams led the Saxons with 13 points and tied for the team lead in rebounds with 9 caroms. Sara Ailerding also had 9 rebounds to go along with her 8 points, while Erica Fulmer contributed to the Hastings' offense with 8 points. EXTRA COPIES £ of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! NORTHEASTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY BID PACKAGE “D” ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The Hastings Area School System with The Christman Company as Construction Manager plan to contract for Bid Package “D" Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary. 15jD00 4/- SE. additions and existing building renovations. The Package will consist of excavating, concrete, masonry, steel, EPDM roofing, aluminum windows, general trades, metal studs, drywall and ceiling systems, flooring, paint, mechanical, and electrical. Bid documents will be available, for a $50.00 refundable deposit, at The Christman Company, 678 Front Street NW. Grand Rapids. Ml (616) 454-4454. or can be viewed al Dodge, or Builders Exchange after October 16, 1996. Sealed Proposals are due al 200 pm.. Thursday, November 7, 1996, at The Christman Company. Grand Rapids office or 3:00 pm.. Thursday. November 7,1996 (ten­ tative). at Hastings Area School System. Administration Building. 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings. MI. For more information contact Tom Tennessen, The Christman Company at (616) 454-4454 or Duane Glasgow. Supervisor of Maintenance Services at (616) 948-4400. MORTQAOK FORECLOSURE SALE Hastings Kiiuanis Club presents a... THS FIRM IS A DEST COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WHL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — (Moult hot been mod* in th* conditions ot o mortgage mod* by Eric L. Reyff and Michell. M ReyH husbond ond w.f* to SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORA TION. a Delaware corporation. Mortgagee. dated Jun* 17. 1994 ond recorded on August 1. 1994 in Libor 611 on page 32. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there rs claimed to be due at th* dal* hereof th* sum ol Thirty Six Thousand Three Hundred Seventy and 70/100 dollar* S36.370.70). including interest ot 9.000% Under th* power of sol* contained in soid mor­ tgage ond the statut* in such cos* mod* and pro vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiR be foreclosed by a sal* ot th* mortgaged premise* or some part ot them at public vendue, ot th* Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. o'clock on October 10. 1996. Sbid premises ar* situated In Village of Mid­ dleville Barry County. Michigan ond ore describ­ ed e* Lot 13. th* South I /2 at lot 14. ond that port of North 1 /2 ol Lot 14. described as beginning at th* Northeast corner ol th* South 1 /2 ol Lot 14. thence West 4 rods to th* West Lin* of Lot 14, th*nc* South 2 rods. thence Emt 4 rods to th* place of beginning, all on Block 49. of th* Village of Middlevill*. according to th* recorded plo’ thereof. os recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Pag* 27. Th* redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from th* date of such sal* unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cos* th* redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sale. Dated Auaust 29 1996 SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (B10) 642 4202 Trott * Trott. P.C. Attorneys for SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORATION XI50 Telegraph Suit* 100 Binghom Forms. Michigan 48025 m>* *96064259 (9/26) Netters learn with on-court experience WORLD TRAVEL SERIES Narrated by... Tom Sterling Middleville's No. 1 singles player Sara Wright returns an opponents shot at Monday's tennis match with Spring Lake. or rung Noon Or Night, -jk • < Home Ranking (Center Hastings 948-2000 or Toll Free 1-888-HCB-HCB1 (422-4221) Forget to transfer funds and the bank is closed? Have no idea what your balance is? Need to re­ order checks? How about at 6 in the morning? How about anytime? With Hastings City Bank's Home Banking Center, you can access account or loan information from any touch tone phone ... any time, day or night! The Highlands of Scotland'’ Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, Sept. 20 • 7PM Hastings Central Set* ol Auditorium For more information, call or stop by any Hastings City Bank Office, today! Organ Music Will Be Provided before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and At Intermission! Tictets avaUM at the door adults *4°° students J Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC �Page 14 — The HastlnQS Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1996 Hastings Township reviews new water, sewer master plan VFW Donates Machines to COA Vateront ol Foreign Won. Ho.ting. Po»1 No. 5363. purchoiad ond donated two electronic blood pre»»ure machine. to the Borry County Commixion on Aging lor use in their meal site blood pressure clinics ond lor patient care. Presenting the culls, purchased with the assistance ot Bosley’s Pharmacy. Hastings, is (loft) Roy Wilcox. VFW member. Corally O'Dell. COA staff member, (center) Doris Green, field, volunteer, (right) ond Alice Dodge, volunteer, (seated) ore pictured accep­ ting the cuffs on behalf of the Commission on Aging. HHS restructuring a hit by Mary Warner Staff Writer In 1995-96. students underwent the first year of a school-wide class restructuring that increased the overall number of classes stu­ dents take, decreased the number of times the classes meet, and increased the amount of time students spend in each class. Students previously had six das? periods per day lasting 55 minutes per class session They now have seven class periods meeting at various times during the week. On Mon­ day. all seven classes are held in 46-minute segments. Tuesday, four of the seven classes meet for 85 minutes apiece. Wednesday, three classes meet for 85 minutes and stu­ dents have an 85-minute seminar period. On Thursday, four classes meet for 85 minutes, and on Friday three classes meet for 85 min­ utes and students have an 85-minute seminar period. Thus, in one subject a student would meet for 46 minutes Monday. 85 minutes Tuesday, and 85 minutes Thursday, and in another subject would meet for 46 minutes Monday, 85 minutes Wednesday and 85 minutes Friday. Facts about the restructuring and other in­ formation about Hastings High School were all part of an annual report on the high school just released by the Hastings School Board. The high schorl report will be pre­ sented to the public at a special meeting Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. According to Principal Steve Harbison, the restructuring is going well. An appraisal was done of the new system 10 weeks after classes began last year, and feedback from students, parents, and teachers was "very positive." The restructuring will continue to be monitored for the next two to four years, he said. The restructuring has resulted in many benefits for students and staff members, he said. Among other things, it offers students more choices in class offerings, gives them a chance to undertake educational enrichment activities that go "above and beyond" re­ quirements of the core curriculum, and offers a solution to the increasing problem of stu­ dents not completing their homework as­ signment. "Our kids are very busy." Harbison said. "Three hundred students this fall are involved in athletic programs. Many stuck nts work af­ ter school." As a result, he said, "homework is not being done." The twice-a-week seminar periods lasting 85 minutes are looking to address that prob- HOMEOWNERS! Bvtng from paycheck to paycftcckl LOANS BY PHONE Grand taptdE 1-416957-44J0 SUHft 1-MMH4221 AAA MQRTftAOK » FikamC’.ai CCX^QWATK^ For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count. plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50 + drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Acewt GARY BEGG AGENCY lem, he said. The non-credit periods replaced traditional study halls as part of the restruc­ turing. Seminar teachers encourage students to complete homework assignments during their seminar periods. Seminar teachers also receive student progress reports from other classes and work with students to help them increase their competency in areas where the students need work. Students can also re-take tests during these periods, make up missed tests, receive peer tutoring, or visit other teachers if they need assistance in particular subjects. "It’s time for students to do the things necessary to improve their skills." Harbison said. "We wanted to build in time during the school day for re-teaching students who are not being successful." Seminar classes consist of a mix of stu­ dents in grades nine through 11 Classes are comparatively small, with an average of 22 students in each The seminar periods offer enrichment op­ portunities. as well as opportunities to im­ prove skills, Harbison said. During seminar periods, computer labs, lhe library, lhe sci­ ence center, the industrial arts shops, and other such areas are open for students. "Kids do all kinds of thing*" during these periods, he said, to enhance lher learning. The increase in the total number of class periods has also given lhe school the oppor­ tunity to add 14 new classes to the curricu­ lum. including Job Skills for the 21st Cen­ tury. Journalism. Creative Writing. Basic Acting, Theater. Turf Grass Science. Wood­ working. Advanced Manufacturing. Trans­ portation and Maintenance. World Conflicts. Michigan History. Modem U.S. History. Mode* a World History, Advanced World Studies. Home Repair and Maintenance, and Computerized Keyboarding Longer class periods have been beneficial to staff members. Harbison said, because it allows them to do more within a single class period. For instance, he said, a teacher conducting a hands-on lab session has time to introduce the lab work that's going to be done, conduct the lab session, and then review the session afterward. The previous fifty-minute class sessions couldn't accommodate such an arrangement, he said. Expanded sessions also give teachers the opportunity to address the different ways stu­ dents take in information, Harbison said. Some students learn more by listening, be said, and respond well to lectures. Others learn visually, needing something to look at. such as a computer or chalk board. Others learn best with hands-on activities, he said. With the expanded sessions, teachers can present information in a variety of ways, in­ cluding lectures, visual activities such as working with computers, and hands-on work, thus increasing the likelihood that the material will be absorbed by all of the students. • Meeting Notice • Hope Township Public Hearing Regarding: Sending zoning beck to tho county Thursday, Oct 10,1996 at 7 o'clock p.m. Hope Township Hail. iM3 near Schultz Road The Hope Township Planning Commission wfl ho*d a public hearing on Thuroday, Oct 10.1996 at 7 o'clock p.m. to get citi­ zens input as to whether Hope Township should return planning and zoning and the issuing ol txntding mechanical and electrical permits to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Dept, and Professional Code inspections. Inc. For those who cannot attend, you are encouraged to send com­ ments in writing to the address betow. Hope Township will provide necessary, reasonable, auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tape of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with draabOibes at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township clerk. Individual-, with dtsabthties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or phone betow. Auto., Home, Ufa CommereUI 19 S. Hawngs. Ml <90M I.*... 945-44S4 Fez: 945-9914 The meeting of the Planning Commission wtt be held immedi­ ately totiowing the heanng to consider making a recommenda­ tion to be forwarded to the Hope Township Board of Trustees. We will also consider any other matter which may come before the Commission. Stwtey R. Case. Hope Township cleric 5463 S. WaR Lake Road Hastings Ml 49058 Phone 948-2464 by Mary Warner Staff Writer Members of the Hastings Charier Town­ ship Board got their first look at a newly completed water and sewer master plan for the township at last week's meeting. The new water and sewer master plan was drawn up in response to a request by the Michigan Department of Transportation to have water ind sewer facilities extended from the city of Hastings lo the MDOT garage on Quimby Road, which is located in the south end of Hastings Township. According to township Clerk Bonnie Crattenden. in order for a water and sewer service agreement to be drawn up between lhe city. MDOT. and the township, the township had to have a waler and sewer master plan. Township Supervisor Dick Thomas said that after MDOT made its request for city water and sewer, the Hastings school district began plans foi construction of a new ele­ mentary school on Star School Road, which is to be located just to the north and west of the Quimby Road MDOT garage The new school will also require city wa­ ter and sewer, so .he new master plan will include both facilities in its future projec­ tions of sewer and waler facilities within the township. Thomas said lhe school district and MDOT will pay to have water and sewer pipes extended from lhe city to their facili ties. The two facilities could be reimbursed for some of their installation costs if any homes or businesses hook into the new lines in lhe future. Thomas said. He said lhe esti­ mated cost to run water and sewer lines to the new school is between $500,000 and $600,000. Figures have not been finalized for the MDOT hookup. According to township engineer Michael S. Bergstrom of Prein & Newhof in Grand Rapids, in addition to allowing MDOT and Hastings schools lo obtain city water and sewer services, lhe new master plan gives township officials the ability to direct the development of sewer and water facilities in the township in an "orderly fashion." Right now. Bergstrom said, the township has “no sewer and water" hookups, with the exception of a few isolated businesses and houses located just outside of Hastings and lhe planned hookups of MDOT and the new elementary school. Any future sewer and water hook-ins would utilize the city of Hastings' waler and sewage treatment facilities. The township plan wiR also teip Che city plan the future need for mcreAd usage of its sewer and wa­ ter facilities. Bergstrom said. Hastings Township surrounds the city on three sides, and thus is more likely than ocher townships to receive requests for sewer and waler from developers locating new commercial and residential developments LEGAL NOTICE MOarrOAQC FOMCLOtUM NOTICC Default having boon mode In the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage mode by Charles and Jvolla Lindsey, husband ond wife, of Freeport. AAkhigan (AAortgogor) to Household Realty Cor­ poration, (Mortgagee) o Delaware Corporation dated January 26, 1989 and recorded in the office ol the Register of Deeds for tho County of Borry. State d Michigan, on March 3. 1989 in Libor 479 an page 257. Barry County Records on which mor­ tgage there is doimed to be due ot the date of this notice tho sum of $81,921.77 including interest ot lhe rote of 12.250% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by tho undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at low or In equity having boon instituted to recover tho debt secured by sold mortgage, or any pari thereof. NOW. THEREFORE. by virtue of the power of solo contained In said mortgage, ond the statute of the State of Michigan In such cose mode and provided, notice Is hereby given that on tho 4th day of Oc­ tober. 1996 at 10:00 o'clock AJA., the undersigned will: ot tho east door entrance to tho courthouse in Hastings. Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, tho promise described In said mortgage, or so much thereof os may bo necessary to pay tho amounts duo on sold mortgage, and oil logoi costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys foes allow­ ed by tow. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In tho promises. Which said premises are described as follows. Tho land referred to Is situated In the County of Barry. Township of Irving. State of Michigan, is described os follows: That port of the Northwest I /4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 4 North. Rango 9 West. Irv­ ing Township. Borry County. Michigan. Described as: Commencing ot tho Northeoit corner of soid Northwest 1/4 of tho Northeast 1/4 ot o point North 90 degrees East 1318.58 feet from tho North 1/4 comer of said section, thence South 0 degrees 19 minutes 21 seconds West 346 feet along tho East line of sold Northwest 1 Z4 of the Northeast I /4, thence South 90 degrees West 469 foot to a point 850 foot East of tho West lino of said Northeast 1 /4. thence North 0 degrees 23 minutes X seconds East 346 foot parallel with said West line Northeast 1/4, thence North 90 degrees East 468-58 foot to tho place of beginning subject to a right of way for highway purposes over the North 33 feet thereof. TAX ID *08-008-015404-30 Commonly known as 3255 Sisson Rood. The redemption period shall be six months from the dote of such sole unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with AACLA 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sole. Dated: August 12. 1996 Mortgagee Household Finance Corporation III Rkhord L McDonnell (F38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 33 Bloomfield Hills Pork way. Suite 100 Bloomfield Hills Mkhigon 48304 2945 (810)643-6415 (9/10 near the city. The new plan assigns the northwest end of lhe township along M-43 as a possible prune area of development. Bergstrom said, specifically targeting areas of Carter and Leach lakes. Also in that area, properties along Bachman and Barber roads arc targeted An area around Mill Road on lhe east side of the township is also a possible prime de­ velopment area, according to the new master plan, as is the area of Quimby Road and Star School Road where MDOT and the new el­ ementary are located. Thomas said the Township Board has not approved the master plan yet. but plans to do so after the township attorney has a chance to look it over. In other action last week, lhe board look no formal action on an inquiry from the city of Hastings regarding the possible annexation by Hastings of a piece of lhe township located just west of Hastings. The property is bordered on the west by Rutland Township and is surrounded on the north, east and south by the city of Hast­ ings. It is in effect an "island" that has no contiguous border with lhe township, accord- Hanover Village open house is Saturday The public is invited to attend an open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 21 at Hanover Village to see Hastings' newest premiere manufactured housing community and apartments. Hanover Village, located on South Hanover (M-37). has a large selection of "quality built two and three-bedroom homes offered by Grand Value Homes for your in­ spection and immediate occupancy.” said Brian Smith. There are "exciting advantages of home ownership that manufactured home living can provide for as low as five percent down to qualified buyers, he said. Smith describes Hanover Village as a housing community with country atmo­ sphere with diy convenience. People who cannot attend the open house may call Brian Smith at 948-8904, for an appointment. FIELD DAY, continued from Page 13 shoot. Shotgun Target shoot. Long Distance Pheasant shoot and a Potato Gun shoot. The Shot Gun shoot will feature a Browning 20 ga. shotgun going to the closest shot to the target. There will also be prizes for the Potato shoot, with the grand prize being a hand-carved duck decoy valued at over $2,000. Every event will offer participants the chance to win and receive tickets to use al the banquet on raffle items. Chapter President Joe Johnson said he hopes to see any one interested in Pheasants Forever to "come out and enjoy the field day prior to coming to the bai quet. Our chaptens unique in the fact that we have the field day and a traditional banquet afterwards. Although it is not necessary to attend boy. we feel that it is a great way to support our local chapter and raise money, which will stay locally to help create habitat." Johnson also said that the banquet will feature many prizes and auction items. from guns to fine art. many of which will be limited editions by Megar Mass. Killen. Kasper. Reese and many others Those who participate in the field day or the banquet become members of Pheasants Forever and the Southcentral chapter, which raises funds to develop habitat projects locally for upland wildlife. They will also receive lhe Pheasants Forever Magazine, which is a bimonthly journal covering hunting, guns, dogs. wildlife an and wildlife management and more. t Those who participate in the Walk Up Phea­ sant Hunt or the Long Distant Pheasant Shoot must have a valid Michigan small game hun­ ting license. They must also make reserva­ tions for the Walk Up Hunt with Chairman Bill McDonald at (616) 629-4725. The field day will start at 9 ajn. and last until 4 p.m.. with the banquet following at 6 p.m. For fur­ ther information, contact Joe Johnson al (6)6) 671-2511. Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER can...945-9554 ing to Hastings deputy city manager Jeff Mansfield Mansfield said such an annexation would allow the city to "square up" its borders. The board also approved two amendments lo the Barrs County Solid Waste Management Plan. One of the amendments would allow up to 100 percent of the county's solid waste to be taken out of the county for disposal. The other would allow the county and the operator of the county's only landfill. City Management. Inc., to implement an agreement between the two regarding the daily operation of the landfill. The agreement would specify the daily­ volume allowed in the landfill, the hours of operation, fees for the county, and other op­ erating requirements. City Management and the county have been attempting to forge such an agreement for quite some time. "We've fooled around with it long enough." Township Supervisor Dick Thomas said during discussion poor lo the unanimous vote approving the amendments. The board did not vote on the amendments separately, but rather chose to approve them together. Trustee Michael Smith asked that they be voted on together because he didn't want to approve the City Management amendment unless the amendment allowing waste to be exported from the county was also passed. "I've felt right along that City Manage­ ment has done all it could to preclude free competition," he said. The export amendment was sponsored by Texas-based Browning-Ferris Industries, a competitor of City Management. The amendments must be approved by two-thirds of the county's municipalities and then approved by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality before they will take effect. YMCA NEWS Tail Football for 3rd-6th Graders On Monday and Wednesdays, at the Hastings Middle School fields, the YMCA will be bolding its annual Tail Football pro­ gram. The program is run from 3:15 lo 4:15 p.m. Third and fourth graders play on Mon­ days and fifth and sixth graders on Wednesdays. The program begins Sept. 16 and ends on Oct. 23. There is no cost for the program and participants may join at any time. Pre-registration is not required. W restMi^ Clink Monday through Friday, on Oct. 28-Nov. 1. youth in grades third through sixth will be able to participate in a wrestling clinic, super­ vised by Mr. Mike Goggins. Hastings Middle School wrestling coach. The program will ran for one week at the Hastings Middle School from 3:15 to 5 p.m. The cost for the program is $15 and sponsorships are available upon re­ quest. Pre-registration is required by sending in the registration form, obtained at the YM­ CA office, by Oct. 18 Women Aduh Volleyball On Monday evenings, the YMCA will be holding its fall women's volleyball league. League games will begin on Monday. Sept. 23. Teams may practice on Mondays, Sept. 9 and 16 from 7:40 to 9:15 p.m. Teams may register by completing a team roster and sending a check to the YMCA. P.O. Box 252, Hastings. The cost to enter a team is $140. Teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Cross-Country Clink Boys and girls in grades six through eight, starting on Sept. 17. may participate in a cross-country clink. The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays until Oct. 24, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Hastings Middle School. The cost is $15 per person. There are sponsorships available upon request. To register, participants must contact the YMCA for a registration sheet. Pre-registration is re­ quired and registrations must be returned by Sept 13. 5th/6th Grade Giris Basketball Beginning Wednesday. Sept. 18. the YM­ CA will be offering a basketball program for girls in the fifth through sixth grade. The pro­ gram will meet every Monday. Wednesday, and Saturday in the east gym of the Hastings Middle School. Teams will be coached by volunteer parents. Practices will be held, Sept. 23.25, 30. Oct. 2. 7.9. 14 and 21 from 4 to 7 p.m., exact time to be announced. Games will be played on Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12. 16. 19, 23 and 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. on Mon­ day and Wednesday and 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday. Teams will be formed on Sept. 18, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the East Gym of the Hastings Middle School. Participants will be notified of their team and schedule that night. The coat for the program is $27 (family cap of $45) and scholarships are available upon re­ quest. All players are required to pre-register by Sept. 16 by completing a registration form obtained at the YMCA office. Friday Family Fun Night On Sept. 27. from 6:45-8:45, the YMCA will be holding its first family fun night of the fall season. There will be volleyball, basket­ ball. old time movies, crafts, and roller­ skating (be sure to bring your own skates or rollerblades). The cost is $2 per person with a maximum fee of $5 per family. Crafts cost $.25 each. Square Dance I -essons Adult couples will begin YMCA sponsored square dance lessons on Thursday evening. Sept. 26. 7 to 9 p.m. at the all-purpose room of the Northeastern Elementary School. Hastings. Lessons continue until late spring. Every lesson is a fun dance Caller I instructor is Roger Nichols and assisted by the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club members. Dress casual. Cost is $25 per set of five lessons per couple Informational flyers may be picked up at the YMCA office, the Chamber of Com­ merce office or phone 945-3025 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1996 — Page 15 MEAP, continued from Page 3-------96. compared to 84.3 percent in 1994-95. In reading. 77.2 percent of seventh-graders scored in the top two categories in 1995-96. compared to 72 percent in 1994-95. As Shelton indicated, informational reading scores were lower than story reading, with 83 percent of fourth graders scoring either satisfactory or moderate for story reading, and 53.1 percent scoring in the lop two categories for informational reading The percentage of seventh graders scoring in the top two categories in story reading in 1995 was 70.4. compared to 48.3 percent scoring in those two categories for informational reading. Students in the eiementaries and junior high will again be taking MEAP tests this October, with tests results expected in December or January. At the high school. MEAP tests were replaced by a High School Proficiency (HSP) test this past school year. All juniors are required to take the proficiency lest, according to high school Principal Steve Harbison, but sophomores are also given an option of taking it so they can qualify to take some college-level courses if they so choose. Shelton said the new HSP test is more difficult than the former MEAP tests. "These tests are measuring entry-level college skills." she said, compared to (he former tests measuring standard academic achievement. Scores for juniors taking (he test last spring were just released. (See related story.) Those scoring in the top category of the HSP will have their diplomas specially endorsed with an indication the student scotcd in the top category. Such endorsements on diplomas were instituted by the state as a response to input from private industry. Sheltcn said. They can be used to indicate to a potential employer that a student is proficient in that area. For instance, she said, a math endorsement indicates that a student "understands math and geometry well and can apply it." Endorsements in reading, writing, and science indicates a student has reached entry­ level college proficiency. Shelton said she has not heard of employers actually using the endorsement to make hiring decisions. The district-wide annual report said that a breakdown of MEAP scores by gender indicated that there was a disparity in math and reading abilities between boys and girls, particularly in two buildings. Girls generally outperformed boys, the annual report said. "Increased tutoring in class, increased writing, and increased summer opportunities were added at all levels." to address the disparity, the report said. The annual report indicates what the district has done to implement national educational goals. Those goals are that by (he year 2000, all children will start school ready lo leam; the high school graduation rale will increase to at least 90 percent; all students will leave grades four, eight, and 12 having demonstrated competency over particular listed subjects; every school will ensure that all students learn to use their minds well so they are prepared for "responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment in our nation's economy;" professional development opportunities will be available to the teaching staff; students will be first in the world in mathematics and science achievement; every adult American will be literate and possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; every school in lhe U.S. will be free of drugs, violence, firearms, and alcohol and offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning; and every school will promote partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation in promoting the social, emotional, and academic growth of children. The annual report gives a number of methods that have been used to achieve those national goals. For school readiness, the district has. among other things, continued a school readiness program for at-risk 4-year-olds and expanded strategies to promote early elementary reading and writing, such as forming literacy groups for early elementary students and using writing portfolios. To decrease the dropout rate in the high school, which is currently 8 percent, the district has. among other things, continued to expand applied technology* in the high school, continued to work closely with special education students through (he Job Training Partnership Act, and continued to offer alternative education for those students having trouble being successful in traditional classroom settings. To increase student academic achievement and ensure students are prepared for responsible citizenship and productive employment, the district has continued to monitor MEAP scores and worked to improve them, extended partnerships with local businesses, established a school to work program for job placement, and continued to implement the core curriculum required by the state of Michigan. For professional development of staff, the district has continued to pay tuition for college classes for teachers and continued to assign veteran teachers to help new staff members. To increase math and science proficiency, the district has enriched the materials of Hastings High School's 9th and 10th grade science program and expanded writing-tolearo concepts in mathematics and science course content. Adult literacy and lifelong learning is addressed by the district via its adult and community education programs, updated student training to reflect the needs of local business and industry, and through other means. The goal to have drug and alcohol-free schools is being addressed by ongoing drug prevention programs in the schools and policies outlining penalties for the use of such substances in the schools. Parental participation in schools is being addressed by including parents on school improvement teams in individual buildings and on the district level school improvement team. The annual report also listed ways (he district implemented educational goals set by the district for 1995-96. The firs’, goal was that lhe curriculum should provide students with the opportunity to learn to read and write well and comprehend core curriculum material. The report listed 23 areas where the district worked to implement that goal. One of those areas concerned MEAP lest scores. The report said the district studied MEAP scores "in depth, with the purposes of identifying areas of concern and working on correlating the curriculum with MEAP and HSP expectations, and identifying at-risk students for tutoring assistance." Goal number two for the district was to give students expanded opportunities, particularly in the areas of technology and increased library services. Twenty-three areas where the district worked to implement that goal were listed, including many improvements in the availability and quantity of computers, and an increase in the number of staff members in elementary libraries. According to the annual report, the district has 1,603 elementary school students, 820 middle school students, and 986 high school students. There arc 67 elementary teachers. 46 middle school teachers and 50 high school teachers. In addition, there are 17 special education teachers, four reading teachers, eight counselors, one elementary science coordinator, two and a half elementary physical education teachers, two elementary vocal music teachers, two librarians, six library paraprofessionals, 55 paraprofessionals, 16 secretaries, 30 custodians, 27 food services workers, 32 transportation workers, and 19 administrators. Individual buildings will present their reports at their buildings next month. The high school report will be presented at 7 p.m. Oct. 2. The middle school report will be presented at 7 p.m. Oct. 14. Pleasantview will present its report at 7 p.m. Oct. 7. Centra] Elementary will give its report at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8. And Northeastern and Southeastern eiementaries will present their reports at 3 p.m. Oct 8. Former Hastings woman honored Dr. Sheryl Sorby, associate professor of engineering at Michigan Technological receives the 1996 Dow Outstanding New Faculty Award from MTU Assistant Dean Neil Hutzler. Dr. Sorby, daughter of two former Hastings teachers, Mariam and Jack Sorby of Iron River, has had three engineering textbooks published during the past two years. She has presented material throughout the United States Canada, Thailand and Poland. This month, she is traveling to Como. Italy, to make a presentation at an engineering conference. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES (TRUTH & TAXATION) The Prairieville Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 020471 mills in the operating tax millage rate lo be levied in 1996. The hearing wiD be held on Wednesday, September 25, 1996 al 7:30 pm. at the Prairieville Township Hall, located at 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton, Michigan, 49046. Action of the proposed additional millage may be taken at this meeting of the Prairieville Township Board following lhe Public Hearing. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorems property taxes 6.13% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without bolding a hear­ ing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenues will increase by 2.12% over the preceding year's revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP 10115 S. NORRIS RD. DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-2664 FRIDAYS SATURDAY ONLY! SEPTEMBER 20 & 21 - NOTICE The Hastings City Police Department will be accepting sealed bids on the following vehicle: 1992 Ford Crown Victoria V-8 engine, 4 door, 96,413 miles VIN# 2 FACP72W5NXI92727 Equipoed with power locks, power windows, air conditioning, rear defog. Vehicle can be seen at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml. Bids should be submitted at the Police Dept, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bids will be accepted through October 4th, 5 p.m. Vehicle will be sold “As Is Condition". The City of Hastings reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. «ECf me SHClM »AlUE CtRTlFiClTCS F0B »0VB PuOASES 0* ’"ESE DA’S 0**• BONUS BAYS This is our special way to say “Thank you” to our customers for shopping at JCPenney. HURRY IN FOR THE BEST SELECTION! Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes The Township Board of Barry Township will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.72978 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1996. The hearing will be held on September 27,1996 1:<X) p.m. at Barry Township Hall. 155 E. Orchard. Delton, Ml The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 17.09% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 2.20% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by Barry Township 155 E. Orchard Delton. Ml 49046 616-623-5171 616-671-5502 runuriAbto TOTALING: s50-s100 ..... s100.01-s200 . . s200.01-s300 . . s300.01-s400 . . s400.01 and up . . RECEIVE: S1O s20 s30 s40 s50 in in in in in Value Value Value Value Value Certificates Certificates Certificates Certificates Certificates CERTIFICATES ISSUED FOR PURCHASES FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 20 A 21 CERTIRCATES REDEEMABLE SEPTEMBER 22 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28,1996 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 19, 1996 Mother bound over in toddler’s drowning by Jason Carr Staff Writer Ruth B Walsh was bound over lo Circuit Court on an involuntary manslaughter charge after a preliminary examination in District Court Friday Walsh is charged in lhe drowning death of her 22-month son. Adam, at the Indian Val­ ley Campground last month. More than four hours of testimony from prosecution witnesses ended with three counts against Mrs Walsh of child aban­ donment and abuse being dismissed by Dis­ trict Judge Gary Holman. Charges against Richard J Walsh of involuntary manslaugh­ ter and three counts of child abandonment and abuse also were dismissed by Holman. Neglect cases against the Walshes are pend­ ing in Probate Court. The Walshes had lived al the campground for almost a month after being evicted from their home. Donna Rcniff. an acquaintance of the Wal­ shes who watched their children sometimes testified that lhe relationship between the Walshes was not good and that Mr. Walsh had talked about getting a divorce. She said when she went to help the Walshes move out of their home. Mr Walsh was planning to live with his mother but didn't say any­ thing about how lhe children were to be cared for. "Rick was on an angry streak. He left and his sister was there and she said there was no place for Ruth and the kids at his mom's house." Reniff said. Under questioning from Ruth Walsh's at­ torney, David Gilbert. Reniff said she told Mrs. Walsh to eat more and take care of her­ self more. She said she told Walsh. "Don't worry about Rick, worry about herself and her kids." Several people who were camping at In­ dian Valley at the sani: lime as the Walshes testified that they saw the children on several occasions unsupervised near a swimming pool and typically saw the children around other campsites asking for food Richard Walsh’s sister. Renee Snow, testi­ fied she tended to sec the children only at family functions, but they appeared to be dirty with no table manners Snow said the children's eating habits appeared to be to take a bite and pul the rest of the food back. Snow and Gilbert got into a somewhat heated exchange about whether washing hands before going to the dinner table was "common sense." as Snow said or whether it is a rule imposed by families as Gilbert con­ tended and whether it indicated if the Walshes were poor parents Other campers testified they saw the chil­ dren eat only on rare occasions, but Richard Walsh's attorney. David Kuzava. said the medical examiner in the autopsy repent said Adam was "well-developed and well-nour­ ished." Barry County Sheriffs deputy Sue Delcotto. who led the investigation, said Mrs. Walsh admitted lo having a hard time feeding the children. She added Mrs. Walsh told her Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 REGISTERED MALE Basset hound for sale $250. 623-4192 ('oiiiniiiiiilv Satin* “IT’S CIDER TIME FESTI­ VALS-....HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS/PIONEER PARK. Watch cider made/ antique water powered press. Music, Good Food, Apple Dumplings/much more every weekend through October 26!! PLUS: Sept 28/29-Quilt Show, Old Engines and Pioneer Crafts. Sept 28/29 Civil War P.r enactment. Oct. 5/6-Mountain Men Encampment. Bring Cameras S3.00 adults, $1.00 kids. llam-4pm. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park. 79S7530___________________ ONEIDA FIELD MARKET PRESENTS our Fall recreation­ al market, Sept. 28-29. Saturday, 10-6, Sunday, 10-5. Antiques/ collectibles, arts.'crafts, busi­ ness, AUCTION, straw mare, wagon rides, great food, and entertainment. GRANDMA’S PUMPKIN PATCH, opens providing ornamental corn, broom com, gourds, pumpkins, corn stalks, and straw bates for your Fall decorating enjoyment 3 miles west of Grand Ledge on Benton Road. (517>627-7114. P.O. Box 406, Grand Ledge, 48837 0406 41 dp Wauled DENTAL RECEPTIONIST. Patient oriented dental practice seeks energetic, enthusiastic & responsible person for full time position. Experience preferred will tram nght person. Ptease submit resume to ad 8481 c/o the Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hast­ ings. Ml. 49058_____________ EARN EXTRA MONEY with HOUSE OF LLOYD party plan including “Christmas Around The World" and “Home Decor". No investment. Free paper Slies. training, and hostess _ . No deliveries or collec­ tions. Also booking parties. Cathy 795-7133_____________ “GRANDMA WANTED" to help care for 1 year old in our Middleville home 3 days a week. 795-4237 after 6pm._________ HELP WANTED, NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl. Fretport, MI LOE HELP WANTED: BAGGAGE HANDLER POSITIONS AVAILABLE. $5.50 to start. Full time with benefits. Part time also avail­ able. AU employees drag tested. Call Aviation Ground Services at Kent County International Airport, 616-956-0924 or send resume to AGS al 5500 44th Street S.E.. Grand Rapids, MI 49512______________________ INSURANCE PAYABLE’S CLERK. Looking for a detail onen led individual lo be respon­ sible for processing all incoming bills for a small insurance company in Grand Rapids. Should have prior experience with computerized accounts payable systems as well as an insurance company background. Please send resume and cover tetter, with salary expectations to: Finance Director. 161 Otta­ wa. NW. Sic. 211, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503. II anh d In Mt •iiiartain WANTED - Old potuiril Phone IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM J. SHERIDAN on his birthday, September 23, 1923, passed away on May 21, 1993. Sadly missed by, his wife and children Mahdi Halite* ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary No payment until October 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. \ altailal \d* $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, exL 1400, 24hrs.______________________ STEEL BUILDING SALES or construction. Huge profit poten­ tial. Example: 21X30 building for $2,889. Dealer discount cost. Manufacturer awarding dealer­ ship soon. (303) 759-3200 Exu 5300. / ar Salt Xlllailtalive 1978 DODGE 3/4 TON 4x4 club cab, 948-2727__________ 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 5 speed, air condition­ ing, standard cab with canvas cover, running boards, runs great In excellent condition. Can 616-891-0536___________ 1993 HONDA ACCORD, 48,000 miles, $13,000. 948-8240___________________ 1994 GMC JIMMY SLT. Loaded, in excellent conditon with 52,000 miles. $18,000, call 948-9318____________________ *94 DODGE INTREPID $12^00 OBO. 948-8714. BAND BUS FOR SALE, 1977 Ford B-700 bui. 65 passenger, superior body, converted to haul band equipment, 361 Cl, 4 banc! carb, 5 speed stick and air­ brakes, make offer at Caledonia bus garage. Ask for Andy, 891-0224 offer needs to be received by Sept 20th. IlilMite** Service* Miscellamau* RENT-A-TENT. For your next party, wedding, reunion, etc. rent a 20x20 for $99.00. Includes delivery, set-up and take-down. Call us at Barry County Rental, 945-5588. (YOUR EVENT IS OUR SPECIALTY) Reul l.sialt COUNTY: "“tff.trt beautifully wooded acres. Remote hunting and campsite spot. Next to County land. Electricity, bulldozed driveway and cleared campsite. $17,900, $500 down. $220/mo, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118 COTTAGE WANTED: Lake front with land contract $10,000 down, $600 a month. Call Dr. Hate (912)924-9245 I HI Hi nt FIRE YOUR LANDLORD, own your home for less than rent Move right in one of the 13 furnished mode! homes. 2,3&4 bedroom, no closing costs, as little as 5% down. Yankee Springs Manufactured Home Community and Sates. Close to Gun Lake. Call 795-9700, FOR RENT: MOBILE HOME with garage, wash room, central air, prefer married couple. Phone 9 616-945-2364 LAKE ODESSA: Spacious 2 bedroom apartment $600 a month, includes all utilities. 792-2350____________________ NEED INSIDE STORAGE? Boats, motorhomes, autos, motorcycles. Located in Middle­ ville. CaU 616-365-0583 THORNAPPLE LAKE FRONT. 1 bedroom mobile home, Oct. 1-Junc 1. S350/mo. plus utilities. 616-878-1319 I hi Sale ASPHALT SEAL COATING A crack repair. Driveways A parking lots, 20 yean experi­ ence. Willie Murray 517-852-2308 _______________ 3 PIECE LIVINGROOM OUTFIT, includes sofa, love scat, and chair, “brand new", 1 week old, will jell for $275. 1-517-699-4148______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ‘Home and income property*Debt consolidation• Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation._________________ BEAUTIFUL WHITE A GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath, includes mattress, 1 week old, cost $600, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistanL Call 945-9888. SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, call Steve's Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Cali 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TRIM R* PAPER BY MARIJO. Interior painting, wallpapering, and porches. “Full service or sweat equity." 945 9712 or 1-800-270-7294 BEDROOM OUTFIT “SOLID WOOD”, 7 pieces including Queen mattress set, exceUent condition. $350 OBO. 1-517-699-4148_____________ FOR SALE: CANNING JARS. 6 dozen, $24, 948-8823 KENMORE WASHER and gas dryer $200 or best, will split 948-8234____________________ LAKE ODESSA: 4 bedroom spacious home, country setting. 792-2350___________________ QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS SET, "Sealy Posturpedic". 1 month old, deluxe model, cost $850, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148_____________ District Court Judge Gary Holman ruled Friday in a preliminary examination there was probable cause to formally charge Ruth Walsh with involuntary manslaughter in the drowning of her son last month. Pictured at the hearing are she received food from other campers and at­ tempted to save food for the kids because Mr. Walsh would not give her money to buy food and would eat at times but not share with her and lhe children. In dismissing the child abuse and aban­ donment charges. Judge Holman said the prosecution needed to prove lhe parents will­ fully caused harm or withheld food, which could only be implied. He added (hat situa­ tion of "dirty, unkempt children" not eating on a regular basis could cause discomfort, but probably not harm to the extent of sup­ porting the child abuse and abandonment charges. In commenting on pictures of the surviv­ ing children taken by the Family Indepen­ dence Agency of Barry County. Holman said, "My son is probably skinnier than one of these kids — I don't know if I'll be charged.” Holman added the children "cer­ tainly were neglected, but we're not talking about morality or ethics.” In dismissing the involuntary manslaugh­ ter charge against Richard Walsh. Holman said he had met the legal duty of providing supervision by leaving Adain in the care of his mother. He said the father had to have specific knowledge of the situation, but by being at work at the time of Adam's drown­ ing. had only general knowledge of where Adam was. However, he said Mrs. Walsh did have knowledge of the situation and that she had been warned by other campers lo keep a closer eye on the children. He said this did meet the level of probable cause. He bound Ruth Walsh over to Circuit Court, where she will be arraigned at 8:15 a.m., Thursday. Oct. 10. After the bearing. Chief Assistant Prose­ cutor Gordon McNeil said, "One of the par­ ents is held responsible for the death of Adam. That's the main thing to remember." He agreed the children were not legally malnourished, but the child abuse charges were based on whether or not the continued treatment of lhe children constituted abuse. McNeil said the involuntary manslaughter charge is punishable by prison time, but he would probably not seek that. "Do I think jail time is appropriate? Yes. I Court News • Edwin L. Vandecar, 22. of 180 Mary Lou Drive. Hastings, was sentenced to 24 months probation with the first 30 days in jail. He was given credit for two days served and had the remainder suspended until the end of probation. Crowley told the court that his office was recommending the 30-day suspended sentence pursuant to a plea agreement. Vandecar pleaded guilty in August to possession of marijuana. Fisher said lhe pre-sentence report from lhe probation department was very unfavor­ able. reporting Vandecar had appeared drunk at a pre-sentence interview. In imposing sentence. Fisher reminded Vandecar that he had five convictions related to alcohol or marijuana over the last seven years "Drinking and drugs aren't the cure for de­ pression." Fisher told Vandecar. "You made a very poor impression on the probation of­ ficer you'll have to report to for the next two years” Fisher added, "I don't think you're a partic­ ularly bad person, but if you continue abus­ ing marijuana you're not going to have much of a life." Vandecar also was sentenced to substance abuse counseling, monthly probation over­ sight fees. $1,000 in costs, a $150 forensic fee and had his license suspended for six months. Vandecar’s attorney. David Gilbert, said Vandecar admitted to having drank one beer on his lunch hour before reporting to the probation officer Fisher asked if Vandecar had a speech im­ pediment. When Gilbert said no. Fisher told him the report said Vandecar s speech was slurred. Silent Observer think jail time is appropriate," said McNeil. He added the investigation of the case is continuing and if new evidence is found, lhe prosecutor's office could seek new charges, "but we don't have anything else at this time." Kuzava said. "I’m glad we’re through the criminal proceedings. I don't consider it a victory, but now we don't have to focus on the criminal case, wc can focus on the pro­ bate case." He added the prosecutor’s office could con­ tinue its investigation, "but I thought they covered lhe charges in this proceeding. I don't see what other charges they could file." Gilbert said he wasn't surprised by all charges against Richard Walsh being dis­ missed but. "It bothers me [Mrs. Walsh] got bound over. I don't think lhe charges should have been brought in the first place." Dowling man held in bomb threat HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested an 18-year old Dowling man Monday for phoning in a bomb threat Sept. 10. Police said the man. a Hastings High School student, made a phone call from a pay phone in Dowling to a telephone operator saying that a bomb would go off "in the school in Hastings.” Police said the store near the phone was contacted and an employee identified the man. His name is being withheld pending arraignment. Medical supplies reported stolen HASTINGS — City Police reported that a Barry County Hospice employee said a bag containing medical supplies was stolen from her car at her home Sept 9. Police said the woman told them she parked in her driveway about midnight and when she went out to her car al 8 a.m. she saw the bag was missing. She said she had left the car unlocked The bag contained syringes, bandages, blood pressure equipment, laxatives and suppositories. The case is closed pending further leads. School roof suffers damage HASTINGS — Hastings City Police were called to a report of malicious destruction of property at Southeastern Elementary Sept. 11. Police were led by a maintenance employee to the roof of the building, where they saw several areas patched. The employee said he had been called to the school about several leaks the Monday before. When he went up to roof, he said he saw holes had been punched in the roof in several places. A check with neighbors was unsuccessful. Police speculate the incident may have happened sometime the weekend before. The case is inactive pending further leads. Barry Township house burglarized BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs Deputies were sent to a house in the 10000 block of South Gurd Road about a breaking and entering. The victims said it is the second time their house has been broken into recently. They said they left at 5 a.m. Sept. 5 to work a 12-hour shift. When they returned, a person they were to meet at the house informed them the house had been broken into. He said when he arrived at 6:45 p.m., he noticed the screen from the front window down on the ground and the front screen door open. He said he knew of the prior break-in and waited outside for the homeowners. Deputies said the screen was removed from the southwest living room window and the subjects left through the front door. Stolen was more than $2,000 in property, including a 27-inch television, stereo receiver, dual cassette deck, CD player. CD rack and 40 CDs. Galesburg woman cited in crash RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Galesburg woman was cited after a two-car accident Sept. 12. Michigan Slate Police troopers said Megan R. Hannah, 19, was westbound on M-43 near Yeckley Road, when she looked down in the car. crossed lhe center line and struck an castbound vehicle. Hannah’s car continued forward, while Ronald L. Wilson. 25. of Hastings and his passenger Amie M. Krebs. 19. of Hastings spun counterclockwise, striking a stop sign. Hannah was not injured. Wilson and Krebs were treated at Pennock Hospital. Hannah was cited for hazardous driving. Alto woman hurt in accident THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — State Police troopers responded to a one-car accident on Parmalce Road Sept. 14. Troopers said Rachel M. Nelson. 17. of Alto, was eastbound near Rivers Edge Lane when she lost control and crossed the center line. Nelson's car began rotating counterclockwise and she ran off lire road to the left and struck a tree. Nelson was taken to Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she was released that same day. Items taken from woman’s car YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — State Police troopers are investigating the report of a malicious destruction of and larceny from a car Sept. 6. Troopers said the owner was working at Sam's Other Joint restaurant when someone used a screwdriver or knife on the four tires and look her purse from her car. The victim said she left the vehicle unlocked and the window partially down Two customers said they saw the act taking place. They said they saw a white male, 15 to 16 years old. wearing a black hat. white T-shirt with blurred words and black cut-off shorts. They said lhe suspect ran into the woods to the east. Troopers said a search of the woodline recovered the purse, along with all lhe items the victim said were in it. except for $20. Troopers said they found her driver's license and SEALY POSTURPEDIC KING SIZE luxury firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 1 month old, cost $1300, sacrifice $350. 1-517-699-2251 TAPPON GAS RANGE $200 948 8234 (from left) Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon McNeil, Richard Walsh's attorney David Kuzava, Richard Walsh, Ruth Walsh and Ruth Walsh's attorney David Gilbert. military dependent ID card cut into several pieces. The Police Beat does not publish lhe names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. 1-800-331-9031 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-09-26.pdf 0eab1619a601c814b29a3ad1fa463ac5 PDF Text Text HUSTINGS PUBLIC LfEUj) IM HASTINGS Ml Introducing local basketball stats Another cable firm in Hastings? Set Page 14 SeePage 2 Personnel files open to public See Page 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 .io flNGS THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 26. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 39 News Briefs BISDmiHage election today A tpeciaJ election it uktaf piece today on a requext from the Barry Intermediate School District for a millage increase to benefit special The BISD. which includes both the Hastings and Delton school districts, is asking for an increase of mne-lcaths of a mill, from 1.25 to 2.1675 mills. If the request is passed, the nullage would generate about $962,000 rasher than the $505,000 it now receives for special education programs. An identical request was defeated hi the lune 10 annual school election by 107 roses. The BISD millage rate, the lowest amorg 57 intermediate school districts in Michigan, has remained the same since 1971. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 pm today. Modified Pennock plan will be Monday The Hastings Planning ComrmxAon will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 30. at the Hastings Industrial Incubator, to consider a modified request from Pennock Hospital. The hospital is seeking a special use permit to build s parting lot across the street on Green Street to accomasodste expansion on the north aids. Pennock plans to expand its fitness center and construct a swimming pool, and to make space for meatal health services, but then wouldn't have enough parking on its property on the north side of the street. The Planning Commission eartier this month was deadlocked 4-4 on the question, with Chairman David laspene abstaining because of x perceived conflict of interest. Pennock representatives are expected to present a modified proposal that deletes two residential lots in the Lincoln Park addition from plans for the parking lot and will sell them for fair market value. Oct 7 is last day to register to vote ANNER Community meeting for playground project set for Monday by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Incorporating the ideas of area school chil­ dren. the structure of new playground equipment for Bob King Pirk will take shape on paper during Design Day this couple of kids from the audience- pretending they are going down the curly slide and climbing through a tunnel, etc. To reward the kids for their help during the day. there will be a drawing during the community meeting for free passes for Stalker to be resentenced on Oct. 3rd Hastings. The Circle of Friends Committee, which has been spearheading a local effort to raise funds and build a new wooden playground structure at the park, has arranged for an ar­ chitect and volunteers to gather ideas for the playground from children who attend public and private schools in the Hxstmgs area Dennis Wille, an architect from Leathers and Associates of Ithaca. N.Y.. also will meet with the public during the community by Jason Carr meeting. "We hope everybody turns out because this is going to be the big kick-off. Every­ body has heard about it all summer long that there's going to be this new wooden play structure at Bob King Park. It’s going to be designed by the kids. Well now they get to see it. This is going to be the big un­ veiling." said Sandy Ponsetto. Circle of Friends vice president and public relations coordinator For the community program, students an preparing skits and songs relating to the playground. The architect will make a pre­ sentation of the proposed playground, in­ cluding an imaginary walk-through with a Chuck E. Cheese, free passes to Discovery Zone and a family portrait from White's Photography. Children will put their names in a box for the drawing and have to be pre­ sent at the community meeting to be eligi­ ble to win. See PLAYGROUNDS, cont. page 11 Monday. The proposed project will be unveiled al a community meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Mon­ day at the First Presbyterian Church in Area school chndrA are already linking about ideas they would like to see incorporated in the p%po*ed wooden playground structure for Hastings' Bob King Park. Pictured he r st Southeastern Elementary School are (from left) Tiffany Coulter, Jill Zwiemikowski. Circle of Friends general coordinator, teacher Cindy Wilcox. Heather Carroll and Sage Wilson. A 35-year-old Barry County man who was convicted two years ago in Barry County's first aggravated stalking trial will be re-sen­ tenced Oct. 3. after the Michigan Court of Appeals overturned his sentence. Jerry L. Staley was convicted June 29. 1994, by a six-man and six-woman jury after a one and a half week trial. He was sentenced to life in prison by Circuit Judge Richard Shuster, who said at the lime he considered as reasons for the sentence Staley's criminal history, which dated to 1979, and his con­ duct in the stalking case. "We believe we are doing what society is entitled to have done." Shuster was quoted in imposing sentence. Staley's victim said Wednesday that she had received documents from the Barry County Prosecutor* Office, infuiiiung her of Staley's re-sentencing. See RESENTENCING, cont page 10 Downtown mural is “community action at its finest” by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Pair a talented artist with an "ugly wall" and the result is a "community treasure." That was the message in a nutshell last week when the Cinema 4 mural, designed and painted by artist Adam Feldpausch. was dedicated at a community celebration in downtown Hastings Feldpausch. a 22-year-old Hastings resi­ dent. spent the majority of his spare time this summer planning and executing his de­ sign depicting motion picture history on the Cinema's exterior cinder block wall along Church Street. The wall is 113 feet wide and vanes from 20 to 24 feet in height. At the initiation of John Fehsenfeld. the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry Council in cooperation with Cinema owners Hany and Deb Dorcy sponsored a mural design contest to beautify the downtown area. "This past winter, the Thomapple Arts Council sent out applications for mural drawings to all of the area middle and high schools, to the community colleges and to the colleges and universities throughout the state of Michigan." Fehsenfeld told the gath­ ering at the Sept. 18 dedication. "When these came in. a committee was selected and Adam Feidpausch's drawing was the unani­ mous selection. He fit every bit of the crite­ ria that we had set out. So we are really tremendously thankful for that." He ca'led the mural a "community trea­ sure." Feidpausch's "long hours and days and even months working along with volunteers are celebrated here not only today but for years to come. This celebration is probably one more reason that Hastings is one of the finest 100 small cities in the United Slates. It's a thumb's up town and it's a can do place." Fehsenfeld said. "This coming together of business and the Arts Council and the audience here today to celebrate this wonderful addition to our city is really community action al its finest." he said. The mural theme, the mobile organrama' entertainment featured before and after the dedication, and the theatre itself span the passage of time from the silent movies, when there was little or no technology, to today when technology is highly sophisti­ cated. Fch-'.-nfeld noted See MURAL, continued on page 11 City Council tables solid waste plans The Hastings City Council Monday tabled until Oct. 14 a decision on a host agreement to import solid waste into Barry County and on a proposal to export waste from the county. Council members held a special workshop for an hour before their regular meeting, in which Director of Public Services Jeff Mans­ field, a member of the Solid Waste Commit­ tee. explained the proposals and answered Monday. Oct. 7, is the last day to legally register to vote in die Nov. 5 general election. Registration may be done that day from 9 am. to 5 p.m. with the local township, village or city clerk. Registration st other times can be arranged by calling the clerk's office. questions The host agreement contract for waste im­ portation between City Management, owner of Hastings Sanitary Service, and Barry County has been signed, but an amendment to implement it is being considered by all 21 municipalities in Barry County (16 town­ ships. the four villages of Nashville, Mid­ dleville. Freeport and Woodland) and the City of Hastings. Fifteen of them must ap­ prove it in order for it to be sent on to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The municipalities' decisions on the solid waste amendment are required within six months of wb<n the solid waste panel and county reached agreement with City County dog census now under way The Barry County Animal Control's dog census began Monday. Sept. 23, and will last until December. Officers will be checking for unlicensed dogs over six months of age. Animal control officers will contact people at their homes. They will work Monday-Friday from 4 to I p m. and Saturday 8 a-m. to 8 pm If people are not at home, a contact end will be I "ft. asking them to contact the Animal Control office. Management. Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod Monday night said 10 municipalities in the county already have approved it and five more arc needed. County officials have said the host agree­ ment calls for City Management to be lim­ ited to using a maximum of 48 acres on the Hastings Sanitary Service site and it has been stated that waste importation from 19 ‘Business After Hours’ is today The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will have its next "Business After Hours" program from 5 to 7 p.m. counties would be for 20 years. The exportation proposal from Browning Ferris Industries will be deal with in a simi­ lar manner because the Solid Waste Com­ mittee said it isn't fair to consider one and today (Thursday. Sept. 26) al the Green Street Cafe. Pennock Hospital. The session will be presented by the Membership Committee of the Huongs Area Chamber of Commerce More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 50* Hastings artist Adam Feldpausch stands in front of the mural he designed aid painted on the Cinema 4 wall along Church Street. not the other. Mansfield said he explained the details and answered questions, adding that council members merely wanted two weeks to think it over. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1996 News Briefs Habitat to dedicate house on Sunday Barn County Habitat for Humanity will dedicate its 13th house at a 3 p.m. ceremony Sunday. Sept. 29. The public is invited to the dedication at a home at 4105 Wood School Road near Freeport It was built for Gary and Gail Havens and their two daughters. Special guests will be State Rep. Terry Geiger and County Commissioner Robert Wenger. Habitat for Humanity is a nondenominational Christian ministry of volunteers who build decent, affordable housing and sell them at cost with no interest to low-income families. The new homeowners are required to put in at least 200 hours of "sweat equity." Flu clinics set at Felpausch Fclpausch will offer flu shot clinics at all its food centers from Sept. 30 through Oct. 11. Each store will be scheduled to hold three "Shoo the Flu" clinics, one Wednesday, one weekday morning and one weekday evening. The service is being sponsored by the Visiting Nurses service. A licensed nurse will be at Fclpausch to provide the vaccinations. Cost to the customers will be $10 or they may use their Medicare card. Free literature on influenza will be provided. Bluegrass, country slated at Showcase An evening of bluegrass, country and gospel music, featuring the Williams Family and Homer and Jenny Jones will be held at 6:30 tonight at the Musicians Showcase at Arby's in Hastings. The Williams Family, from the Byron Center area, has performed bluegrass and country all across the Midwest and have made appearances at the Showcase. Members arc veterans of three generations of singing and playing Homer Jones of Lake Odessa hasreleased albums and performed at the Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days and al Hasting Summerfest. as well as at previous Showcase concerts Jenny Jones is working on her first gospel project. Seating al the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. Ebersole Center plans Open House The Lansing School District's Eber­ sole Environmental Education and Con­ ference Center will have an open house Saturday. Oct. 5. from noon until 5 p.m. Located between Gun Lake and Wayland, the center's 158-acrc site features over a mile of board walk nature trails, wetland areas, a private lake and a climax hardwood forest. Admission to the open house is free and open to the public. Free activities in­ clude trail hikes, catch and release fishing (bring your own bait and pole), canoeing, open archery range, hayrides, cider pressing, facility tours, and more. A chili dinner, sponsored by the Lans­ ing Educational Advancement Founda­ tion. will also be offered during the open house. All proceeds from the dinner, raf­ fle and souvenir sales will go to supply materials and cquipmednt to the Eber­ sole Center. Tickets for the dinner are $4 for adults and $3 for chbildren 12 and under. Phone 792-6294 or (517) 325-6348 for a map and more information Pennock plans STD programs Dr. Jeffrey Dinge.i will give a presentation on sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) from 7 to 8:30 tonight (Thursday. Sept. 26) in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital Sexually transmitted diseases, also known as venereal diseases, is a broad term that refers to more than 50 diseases and syndromes that may be transmitted through the exchange of body fluids such as semen, vaginal fluid and blood. However, one can get some STDs, such as herpes and HPV. by kissing and ca­ ressing or close contact with infected areas STDs can be serious and painful and may have long-term health conse­ quences. including sterility, chronic infection, scarring of a woman's fallopian tubes, ectopic pregnancy, cancer and death. STDs affect men and women of all backgrounds and economic levels. A conservative estimate predicts that STDs will affect one in four sexually active Americans at some time Nearly o5 percent of all STDs occur in people younger than 25 years of age The most common STDs on college campuses include chlamydia, genital herpes and genital warts Call 948-3125 to Refreshments will be served register Village Players plan production The Middleville Village Players will present "Luxury Cruise” Friday. Satur­ day and Sunday. Sept. 27-29. at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Audi­ torium Curtain time will be 8 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday performances and 2 p.m. for the matinee Sunday. "Luxury Cruise" is a three-act comedy wntten by Fred Carmichael and directed by Doug Brinks and Jeri Otto. Tickets are $5 per performance Cataracts program planned for Oct. 3 Dr. David Harrell, ophthalmologist, will present a free community education forum on cataracts from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 3. at the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. Harrell will discuss symptoms of cataracts, indications for surgery, surgical techniques and pre-opcrative and post-operative courses, he will include slides and a short video to illustrate types of cataracts and surgical procedures. Dr. Harrell also will answer questions and offer insights about care. For more information or to register, call 948-3125. CROP Walk nets *9,000 in Hastings The annual CROP Walk in Hastings last Sunday raised about $9,100 while the one in Delton at the same time collected almost $5,500. The Hastings walk included 113 participants, who raised money to help the hungry. Twenty-five percent of the funds will go to Love Inc. and Our Lady of Great Oak. About 90 walkers took part in the Delton event and 25 percent of the money they raised will go to Love Inc. and the St. Ambrose food pantry. Civil War show at Bowens Mills Historic Bowens Mills will have a Civil War re-enactment Saturday and Sunday for its third in a series of "It’s Cider Time" festivals this fail. The activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with battles expected to be held at 1:30 p.m. both days. Also included in the day s activities will be an antique engine show, water power demonstrations, the old waterpowered cider press, blacksmith and cooper s shops, hayrides, folk, gospel and country music, cider, doughnuts, apple-related desserts and tours of the main floor Mill Museum. Mike Hook also will have an exhibit of "Gone with the Wind" book and film memorabilia in honor of the 60th anniversary of Margaret Mitchell's novel's appearance on the bestseller list. Entertainment will be provided by Joe Andrews and Friends Saturday and Dave Dickinson Sunday. In successive weekends there will be a Mountain Man living history encampment Oct. 5-6, guided tours of the Milts homes Oct. 12-13, the French Voyageur Living History encampment Oct. 19-20. and a special "Kids’ Day" Oct 26 Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students. Proceeds go to restoration and upkeep of the historic site. Bowens Mills is located two miles north of the Yankee Springs State Park. For more information, call 795-7530. Medical issues program slated A Christian perspective on today's medical issues will be the topic of a program by Dr. David Stevens, executive director of the Christian Medi­ cal & Dental Society, at 6 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 29. at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Founded in 1931, the Christian Medical & Dental Society (CMDS) seeks to change the face of health care by changing the hearts of doctors. Stevens said the society has been focusing on issues such as physician-as­ sisted suicide, partial-birth abortions and the impact of faith on health. The Delton church helped support Stevens' work when he was medical superintendent of Tenwek Hospital in Bomet. Kenya. In Somalia. Stevens led an emergency medical mission that treated 45.000 suffering Somalis. In the Sudan, med­ ical teams under his leadership treated more than 25.000 villagers to stop the spread of an epidemic. Stevens was one of the speakers at the National Day of Prayer program last May in Washington D.C.. Prior to Dr Steven's talk in Delton, the public is invited to attend an international carry-in dinner at 5 p.m. at Faith United Methodist church, comer of M-43 and Bush St. Bring an ethnic or American dish to pass and table service. The event is a kick-off for the church's annual Mission Conference. Oct 4-6 I Cast selected for play at Hastings High School The cast for the George Gershwin musical "Crazy for You*, being presented by Hastings High School Nov. 21, 22, and 23, has been selected and is in the process of rehearsing. Cast members are pictured above. They include (front, from left) Sarah Mepham, Sarah LaJoye, Amy Roobe. Ryan Leslie, Jodie Songer, Teague O'Mara. Nick Feldpausch, and Adam Schultz. Next row up (from left) is Josh Hill, Becky Shorkey, Heather Johnson, Elizabeth LaJoye. Josh Cook. Coi.een Woods. Charlie Cove and James Ramirez. Next row up is. from left. Karen Herbstreith, Bethany Olson, Katie Cook, Lesley Thornton. Jessica Gole, Katie Miller, and Molly Woods. Third row from the top is (from left) Cheryl Gibbons. Lauren Stineman, Antosia Myers, Lindsey Karas, Erin Englehart, and Jennifer Ogden. Second row from the top is (from left) Mitchie Bies. Tiffany Seymour, Meg Schirmer, Casey Anderson, and Amy Archambeau. In the top row, from left, is Kari Gregory, Doug Sarver, and Kim Cook. Another cable TV company may compete for Hastings customers by David T. Young Editor Another Cable TV company in Hastings? It is a possibility that City Manager Howard Penrod and City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes are exploring with other communi­ ties in talks with the 21st Century Cable company. Penrod told the City Council Monday night that Hastings and other communities such as MarshddLnAlbion and Battle Creek have talking 21st Century, which re­ cently installed^ fiber optics phone line sys­ tem (as opposed 4o a satellite system now used by roost cable compar ies) in Chicago. The firm would tike to get a non-cxdusivc franchise agreement so it can compete for customers with Americable in Hastings. Americable several years ago was allowed by the city to come into Hastings to com­ pete with Triad CATV, and that move was upheld in federal district court. Since then. Americable has dominated cable TV service in Hastings. Marshall. Albion and Charlotte. 21st Century has plans to offer fiber op­ tics cable television service in Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo. Battle Creek and Jackson, so communities like Hastings would simply be along the route. Penrod said that one of the advantages the city would have if it decides to allow 21st Century to come in would be that "being able to read water meters via the telephone line. Council authorized Penrod and Fekkes to continue to pursue the matter. In other business Monday, the City Coun­ cil: • Voted unanimously, with Miriam White and Evelyn Brower absent, to pay $13,246.50. or half of the now defunct Joint Economic Development Commission's final deficit. Barry County will pay the other half. The city and county jointly funded the JEDC until the county pulled its $20,000 in annual support last January, opting for a dif­ ferent grant writer. Penrod said it was be­ cause the JEDC was terminated so abruptly that it had no means to collect revenues that had been budgeted, but not paid for. For ex­ ample. he said, a Barry Intermediate School District training grant for more than $13,000 was not received this year because the JEDC didn't exist. • Moved to initiate a special assessment district for paving the Taffee Drive addition after William Slagstad asked to have the pol­ icy requiring paving waived while he is building a new home. Slagstad said someone in front of him was able to build without having to pave, and he would be willing to participate if more than half of his neighbors were willing to be specially assessed to have the road paved. Penrod warned council that ”11 you allow this to go on. it’ll never be paved." About the builder who didn't pave, the city manager said. "We didn't let it happen, we just didn't catch it (before he got a building permit)." •There will be a hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Oct. 14. to determine the necessity and later hearings will determine how much the residents will pay for the paving. • Received a report from Fekkes that the property at 122 W. Walnut St. has been pur­ chased and the house at the site will be tom down. The house was the subject of neigh­ bors' complaints at a meeting last summer. Some said it was unsanitary and tenants were too loud Dave Neeson of Middleville sold the prop­ erty at the end of August and the new owner will have ’he house razed as soon as housing • Appro, cd the appointments of Duane can be found for the current tenants. • Directed the city attorney to prepare pa­ per work for an agreement between the city and Dorothy Conklin of Riverbend Travel that will grant her surface easement rights in front of her property on West Stale Street next to where W’endy's is going in. The restaurant also has been granted a similar easement. • Agreed to pay half of the expenses of constructing a drop-off lane on Church Street for school buses unloading students. The Hastings Area School System will pay the other half, which amounts to $7,335. Penrod said he believes paying half is fair because the Planning Commission is requir­ ing the lane so the street will be less con­ gested during early morning and early after­ noon hours on weekdays. • Received and placed on file a letter from Pat Simmet asking for a meeting to discuss Riverside Cemetery's financial troubles. A copy of the letter will be sent to the River­ side Cemetery Board. Mayor Frank Campbell said. “There's no action that we can take; the people voted this down" The city placed on the August primary ballot a proposal to take over the operations of the cemetery and increase the city's mil­ lage limit from 16.2 tc 16.95 mills to fi­ nance it. The proposal was defeated. Bower and Patty Woods to the Officers Compensation Commission. Bower was reappointed to a three-year term and Woods will serve for a year, replacing Melody Bowman, who has moved out of the com­ munity. The council also learned that Russell Doty will continue to serve on the Board of Re­ view until a replacement can be found or un­ til the next election in November 1997. • Authorized signing an agreement be­ tween the city and Don and April Tubbs to buy six parking spaces at the City Hall lot lor their use in their bed and breakfast busi­ ness. The city still will be able to use the .. spaces m certain times dunng regular day­ time hours. • Approved an agreement with builder Ron Coppess of Lake Odessa that gives him li­ cense to use a portion of city property to ful­ fill setback requirements for a home be is building in Hastings. • Awarded a bid to the Trench Shoring System for $3,938.75 for a device that al­ lows city employees to work around utilities and in tight spots. • Authorized Stauder Barch & Associates to act as a third party to take bids from fi­ nancial institutions to make installment loans financing the city’s purchase of the current MainStreet Savings Bank property. • Authorized the expenditure of $7,261 to buy from R.W. LaPine replacement unit heaters for the Department of Public Ser­ vices garage. • Approved a written "Standards of Design — Streets and Roadways" policy to be spelled out for developers. The standards are no different than current city policy, it merely puts them in writing. Hanover’s letter of credit requirement still in effect The Hastings City Council Monday night tabled a request from Hanover Village devel­ opers to remove a requirement of a bond or letter of credit to assure completion of a road within the residential development. Council is still considering an amendment to a planned unit development ordinance that would enable Hefferan Properties of Grand Rapids to have the letter of credit require­ ment dropped before completion of Barfield Drive all the way to Star School Road. De­ velopers say they intend to finish the road later, but for now will make Barfield a cul- de-sac. or circular dead-end road City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes recom­ mended the council not proceed with action on the ordinance amendment .i.itil Jter Oct 31. which is when the cul-de-sac is supposed to be finished. The letter of credit, held by Hanover Village partner Fred Jacobs of Hast­ ings. may not be necessary after Oct 31 if the cul-de-sac is completed. City Manager Howard Penrod said. "The) (the developers) know they need to get it done. If it’s not done. I’ll have to use the let­ ter of credit tc complete it." The first reading of the proposed amend­ ment was held by council Sept. 9. Action usually is taken when there is a second read­ ing. which is what was scheduled for last Monday evening. Hanover Village developers' other request, to pay for sewer and water connection fees under the old system all dunng phase one of their project, still enjoys city approval. They won't pay connection fees that came into be­ ing under a 1994 ordinance until the start of phase two. Phase one must be completed by Dec. 31,1998. The Hanover partners, who are building Hastings' largest apartment and mobile homes development ever, and the city clashed earlier this summer over the sewer improvement fees. Developers say they had an understanding from 1990 with former Di­ rector of Public Services Mike Klovanich that they would only have to pay the fees per building rather than per individual unit. However. Penrod has cited a recent ordi­ nance. passed after 1990. that requires all sewer improvement fees to be paid per unit. This difference in interpretation put the city and Hanover more than a half million dollars apart. Councilman David Jaspcrsc said the reason for the newer and more expensive connection fees was to find a way to finance the sewage treatment plant for people who are going to live in that development. After negotiations, it was agreed that Hanover eventually will pay more than $300,000 in improvement fees, but not until after Dec. 31. 1998. which is when phase one of the project is supposed to be finished. By that time, the development should have 110 mobile homes and seven apartment buildings completed The entire project i« expected to include 13 apartment buildings when completed. Even with the compromise. Bill Hefferan has said the city will get more than $500,000 in extra tax revenue. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26 1996 — Page 3 Pet show held at Central School by Mary Warner Staff Writer Spike was not a nappy iguana He did not want lo sit Kill to have his picture taken, and he registered his protest by a prodigious amount of twisting and squirming. But after he was given a more comfortable position on his master Jesse Lemon’s lap. he was a happier lizard, and he sat patiently un­ til the photo session was completed. Spike has lived with Jesse for the past couple of months. He roams freely around the house, according to Jesse, and when he has to "do his business." he does it on newspaper. Spike was a hit last Friday at Central Elementary s annual Pel Show, which look place on the lawn behind the school. In fact, all of the animals brought in by the school’s third graders received quantities of praise and attention from school students. There were fish. dogs. cats, a pig, a taran­ tula. guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, turtles, rabbits, and a Shetland pony. Even Garfield the Cat showed up. along with several other stuffed animals. The annual event usually features a variety of animals, third grade teacher Diana Johnston said. "One year we had a cow. Another year there were a lot of ducks." The show is not just a chance tc ogle cute little critters. Students of four third-grade classrooms who have spent their reading pe­ riods immersed in animal books culminate their "pet" reading unit with the annual show. And the show may have provided an op­ portunity for a few of those critters to find new homes. Josh Dewey’s five-week-old puppy, his mother said, has four brothers and sisters, who were, she said, "for sale." It's hard to decide who is cuter — Central third grader Josh Dewey, or his fiveweek-old part-Pekinese and part-Chihuahua puppy. Josh brought his puppy to last Friday's annual Pet Show put on by Central third graders who just finished a reading unit on pets. Hildie Adrainson (left) brought her English bulldog Clarabelle. and Adam Pratt brought his miniature poodle Snowball. Chelsie Passmore brought Sugar, her pet Shetland pony . Amazon, Courtney Walsh's pet ferret, received plenty of attention at the show. Garrett Walker's pet pig was another star attraction. Candidates for Congress to visit Oct. 4 , L The next First Friday forum Oct. 4 will feature the three Democratic congressional candidates in the Nov 5 general election. Scheduled to appear will be Third District candidate Betsy Flory of Grand Rapids, who is running against Republican incumbent Vem Ehlers; Second District candidate Dan Kruszynski of Allegan County, who is vy­ ing with Republican incumbent Peter Hoek­ stra; and Seventh District candidate Kim Tunmcliff of Albion, who is seeking lo un­ seal Republican incumbent Nick Smith Rory and Tunnicliff both have appeared at First Friday forums in Hastings before. Rory was the speaker in November 1994 while she was making her first attempt against Ehlers Tunnicliff spoke last June at the beginning of his current campaign against Smith. Tunnicliff is director of the Gerald R Ford Institute of Public Service at Albion College and he is an Albion City Councilman. Kruszynski has reported that he works dur­ ing the day and may not be able to get lime off to attend the forum here, but if he can't make it. he will send either his daughter. Melanic, or a campaign staff worker Barry County is divided up into three con­ gressional districts. The Second District in­ cludes Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Or­ angeville. Barry and Prairieville townships, about one-third of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township. The Third District covers the city of Hastings and townships of Rutland. Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Hastings and Castleton and about two-thirds of Hope Township. The Seventh District includes the townships of Baltimore. Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria. The Rrst Friday scries, sponsored by the Barry Counts Democratic Committee, is held at noon on the first Friday of each month al Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings Those attending may bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at the hall >ca and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Kim Tunnicliff, shown here talking to James Pino (left), was the guest speaker last June at the First Fnday forum. Betsy Flory shown here talking with Dr. Vera Morkovin (right) was guest speaker at the First Friday forum in November 1994. Jacob LaPrairie brought in two-and-ahalf-week-old kittens. Jesse Lemon's pet iguana. Spike, was one of the more "exotic ‘ entries. Garfield, buddy to Jackie Allerding for three years, spent his time at the show looking for lasagna. Laune Karrar and her fish held down the'aquarium* end of the show. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 26. 1996 Communication from Congressman y LETTERS from our readers... Hastings truly will miss Harold Kimmel To the editor: A difficult task, indeed is putting into words the love of one’s hometown, and one's best friend. Harold Kimmel! In some ways, they seem one and the same, since Hastings was strongly stamped with his lifelong support. When were 5 years old. 1 was invited to his birthday party. From that simple beginning emerged a friendship that remained strong for over 68 years. The only time Harold left Hastings for over a week or two was during World War II. when he was in the Navy for about four years. His life's work was at the Hastings Banner, and making a last impression on his countless friends. Harold s wry. but humorous remarks were pearls of laughable pointedness. His brother­ in-law. who was blinded in an accident, and whom Harold took under his wing, was in­ vited to a luncheon at the Middlevilla in my honor, along with several other of Harold’s friends, was warned not to wear shorts, because “your legs aren't that good.** During the luncheon a young man came lo the table, shook hands with Harold, and said. “Some­ day I'm going to knock your block off." Quickly Harold said, "Only fear prohibits you from doing it." On one occasion when I was leaving their farm, after a fish fry meal. I said to Jean, his lovely wife. "It has become difficult for me sing." Harold said, quietly. “You never could sing." I was always amazed at Harold's quickness in saying the right thing for a good laugh. It was all fair game, for all of his friends attack­ ed him with the same pointed humor. When once 1 defended him in a barrage of attacks, his brothei-in-law said. “Keith, you have a silver throat." Through all of these many years of our friendship I’ve never known anyone to get angry with him. He was a pussy cat. I was pleased to find that Hastings is among the list of the top 100 communities in the U.S.A. It should be number one! I really love Hastings, but it will never be the same without Harold Kimmel, and I'll bet there are many tn Hastings who feel the same. Keith Lancaster Wildwood. Fla Penney's closing is a local failure To the editor: James Cash Penney Store lo close. I worked there for IM yean (1941-42) before enlisting in U.S. Marine Corps, then half a year in 1946 That was a store then . ery few. if any. could say they were not treated m a prompt and courteous way. In 1983. I wrote a letter to the editor about going into the Penney store and trying on a suit, then hanging it bock up and never seeing a sales clerk. I figured I could have walked out with the suit without anyone noticing Way back, you weren't pushed out the door at dosing time, either. The reason for JC Penney closing is nothing but a local failure. They had all the downtown to themselves, and. of course, they Name it Were allegations true or false? To the editor: Several weeks have passed since Commis­ sioner Emmet Herrington was accused of misusing the telephone credit card supplied by the county (taxpayers) lo each of the commissioners. Commissioner Rod Goebel, finance com­ mittee chairman, claimed Herrington spent several hundred dollars for personal calls at taxpayers' expense, while Herrington said all the calls were legitimate. I have not seen a follow-up story on this issue. If Herrington was falsely accused, I, and the taxpayers of this county should know about it However, if the accusations are true. I would like to know how soon 1 can pick-up my own tax-payer funded phone card? Lorna Smith Hastings Don't let cemetery issue fade away To the editor: This is for all concerned citizens about the Riverside Cemetery issue. I have written to the Hastings City Council, asking - ' they could hold a open meeting for members of the Chy Council along with member* of Barry County Commissioners and board members of Riverside Cemetery, along with the public to discuss way to solve the cemetery’s problem. Please call or write one of these members and express your concern. Pat Simmet Grounds Maim Foreman Riverside Cemetery Hastings Share Local Information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 on the mall. The manager is retiring and there's a big shake up in store. You can't beat contact to keep people coming back. I am buying skim milk for S1.59/gai.. 2 percent for $1.69/gal., and have for a long time Lots more for less, just call. The Fanners Union have been complaining for increases in prices for farmers Three dollars per hundred more per hundred for milk. I don't recall them trying to save the wool payments (which come from tariffs to begin with) for other farmers. Seems there was a bee farmer around Woodland who wanted to extract honey or something back in the 1980s or so. but there was not a word to help him. They don't teach in the ag classes what bees are for any more I guess. There is a shortage of hives todaj I was a member of the Fanners Union for five years, so don't tell me to try it. The government has finally given away all the green butler, etc . that was bought and stored in Missouri. Guess all the Democratic Congresses solved the farmers' plight back then. I say we are paying now! The Fanners Union favors the election of Democrats and has one sided news articles. One of my proudest possessions is an editorial by the previous owner and editor of the Middleville Sun and News, calling me a "gadfly" and rather dun print my reply, my letters to the editor were discontinued Donald W. Johnson Middleville CNICK SMITH J Tai’gate party was big success Who are environmentalists? Republicans or Democrats? To the editor: On behalf of the Because We Care/Parent Network leadership group I express apprecia­ tion to all who helped make the "Community Tailgate Party" a wonderful success. It was a great evening because Fclpausch Foods. Plumbs Foods, the Jaycees. students, all school personnel involved (particularly Earl Cooklin, Mary Martha Melendy and her drama students), the churches, and others 1 am not aware of yet made a contribution. We could not have done it without them. Most of all. we were privileged to have many participate in the tailgate party. We hope they had a good time. We did. It is our hope that we have made a small contribution in making our great community even better. The Rev Stephen Wright For the Because We Care/Parent Network Pieasantview Family Church Dowling Recently, many in the media and Congress have been discussing whether Republicans or Democrats have a better plan to protect the environment. My dad was a geological engineer, and I became committed at any ear­ ly age to respect and protect our environment. As a farmer and conservationest. I believe that we must reduce pollution, protect threatened plant and animal species, and avoid saddling our children with huge costs for the cleanup of our land, air and water. Unfor­ tunately, many of our current environmental policies rely excessively on inflexible govern­ ment regulations and bureaucracies, making it harder to protect the environment, implement innovative solutions, and use limited resources efficiently. Some liberal environmental groups fail to recognize these problems. For example, the League of Conservation Voters has released ratings based on a number of votes that few people would consider environmental issues. It decided that H.R. 1022. a bill to require coat-benefit analysis of proposed regulations was "anti-environmental." The opposite is true. Another bill it objected to would have compensated property owners when new government regulations significantly reduced the value of their property. Votes to review the structure of the Park Service, and allow stale and local governments a greater say in the management of the environment were also criticized. It was especially difficult to understand the "anti-environmental” designation for the vote that would have stopped taxpayer fun­ Consider the need for BISD millage To the editor: I appreciate all those involved with the Barry Intermediate School System. Having a daughter enrolled in special education is not a choice I would have made had I been given options. However, we all face life’s challenges and make the best of each day. The staff at the Barry Intermediate School District face a multitude of challenges daily, as they try to meet the needs of each child. They do a wonderful job. They are caring, creative, and supportive. They find solutions to problems that a parent can only see as im­ possible They set goals so a child can reach their fullest potential. My daughter will probably be involved with the BISD until she reaches the age of 26 (she is now 4). 1 am confident her abilities will im­ prove with the support of her teachers and therapists. I am not asking for pity from the communi­ ty. We all have our challenges fac.ng us. I just ask that we consider the need for this millage in today's special election so the BISD can fairly give these children services and equip­ ment they require for everyday living. Tracy Allerding Parent of Danielle Aspinall Hastings When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor...THANKS” to a special friend, or ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER.. .945-9554. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Cartion, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House ot Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. *14A. /Q -Eettesi: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before 'hey will be published. The requirements ere: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will ba printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the rr.me two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion: ding for abortions performed in ocher coun­ tries. Somehow the League decided that this was a voce against the environment. Ap­ parently. abortion has become an en­ vironmental priority for the League of Con­ servation Voters. The problem is that some of these environmental groups have expanded their agendas to move into ocher legislative areas. The environment is so important to ail of us that we have lo slop the political bickering and work together. When I was growing up, my parents led me to understand how closely our lives and well-being are linked to the land, water, and air around us. I requested and was appointed to the House Task Force on the En­ vironment because 1 want to contribute to the solution of these problems. We must have a common sense approach. The American people know we cannot con­ tinue with our present, flawed policies that don't recognize the role of property rights to encourage environmental protection. Polluters have to pay for cleanup, but punitive environmental regulations on businesses and individuals making an effort to protect the en­ vironment are neither cheap nor effective. As a "Conservator of the Year" in Hillsdale County. I’m convinced that local people understand their needs and priorities better than bureaucrats in far away Washington. For the sake of our children, we have to adopt common sense environmental policies that will truly make our world a cleaner, better place. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. What do you think off the new state driver training law? The Michigan Legislature recently approved a bill that would change iRiver's training. Schools no longer would be required to offer it and each teen driver would be required to spend at least 50 hours with their mother, father or a responsible adult. How do you fer' ■bout the change? PutAshed by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovwor at J-Ad Grapnet Inc. 1952 N Broadwwy Hasbngs. Ml 490544802 (816) 945-9554 John Jacoba President Joyce Treaeurer Fradanc Jacoba VcePresident StephenJacoba Secretory •NEWSROOMDavid T Ycxrig (Eator, Elaine GAiert Awatonf £ator) Baruara Gali Jason Can Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habel Kathryn Seetye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ClaaaAad ads ecceptod Monday through Betty Gregory, Ann Arbor: Dawn Oberbauser, Hastings: Arlene L. Ganeev, Delton: Renee Britten, Hastings: June Bolton, Hastings: Austin LaHus. Maaistiqae: 'I think we should keep it in schools. Kids still have to drive with their parents with their permit." "We should have drivel's training in schools. With the way the law is they should have to drive more hours and have longer in school so they will be better drivers.* "I heard they had to be 18 to get a driver's license now. What shout kids who have jobs? Waiting until they're18 is too long, and 50 hours isn't long enough to leant. I dunk the schools should still offer driver's education * "1 think it is quite an inconvenience to parents that schools won’t provide that service any more. There are so many driven on the road these days kids realty need the advantage of the driver's ed program through the school* (Retired Sgt.. Hastings Police The government wastes money everywhere else, they might as well spend some where it'll do some good." Fndey 8am to5Xpjn Saturday 8 X am ■ Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson CrxJy O’Neil Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year n adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Department) 1 liked it better wheat the police taught driver's education When kids were for their road tests they weren't so nervous because they'd learned with officers.' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1996 — Page 5 . Court ruling results in release of Hasting bus drivers' personnel files by Mary Warner Staff Writer A recent Michigan Appeals Court ruling that personnel files of school employees can be made available to the public under the provisions of the 1976 Michigan Freedom of Information Act has opened a can of worms in Hastings and elsewhere. In Hastings, a school bus driver involved in a disagreement with the school district over a disciplinary action taken against her has asked that the personnel files of all school bus drivers, mechanics, and the su­ pervisor of transportation be turned over to her pursuant to the provisions of the Free­ dom of Information Act. The request also in­ cluded copies of the daily logs of the trans­ portation supervisor The school district has notified its bus drivers, mechanics and transportation super­ visor that it will comply with the bus driver's request According to school Superintendent Carl Schoessel, the district's attorney. Kevin Harty of Thrun. Maalsch, and Nordbcrg. ad­ vised the district to turn over the personnel records because of the appeals court decision. The ruling was made in March, and was the result of two circuit court cases, one in Ingham County and one in Ionia County. In Ingham County, a group called-the "Pareni Support Network" asked for the per formance evaluations of nine principals and vice principals in the Lansing School Dis­ trict. The Lansing Association of School Administrators sued the Lansing School Board, asking the court to rule that the re­ quested documents were exempt from the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. In Ionia County, the father of a student in the Saranac Community School District re­ quested that the district give him copies of the personnel records for the past six years of his child's teacher. Documents requested in­ cluded evaluations or service ratings, any disciplinary actions taken against the teacher, written complaints against the teacher, class­ room assignment transfers, and liability in­ surance policies covering the teacher. The teacher sued the school bvard and the school district, asking that the request not be com­ plied with. . In both cases, the circuit court ruled ‘against those suing to stop the documents • from being made public. • The two cases were combined when the is­ ; sue was presented before the Michigan Court J of Appeals. The appeals court affirmed the ; decision of both circ uit court**. ‘ In the Ionia County case, the appeals court ! said "because the personnel records at issue • in this case are not protected from disclosure • by the common bw or the constitution, we ; find no abuse of discretion in the trial courts' I decisions permitting disclosure of the re• quested personnel records. The Freedom of .* Information Act protects citizens' rights to ‘examine information regarding the formal • acts of public officials and employees and to ■ participate in the political process." : The Hastings school bus driver, Beverly : (B J.) Tracy, requested the personnel records .’ of school bus drivers, etc. after she went ! through a disciplinary process that resulted Z in a short suspension. Tracy said she is * J • IMng tram paycheck to paychecki QwU MMs Mlfc-957-MM aaa mq«twc 1-40690-2221 a LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WttL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — D*fouh hot b*«n mod* <n the condition* of o mortgog* mod* by Eric L. R*yH •nd MKh*li* M. R*yH hutbond and w-H* to SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORA­ TION a D*lowor* corporation. Mortgog** dai*d Jvn* 17. l«4 and r»cord*d on Auguit 1. 1994 in llb*r dll on pog* 32. Barry County R*cord*. Michigan on which mortgog* th*r* r» clo>m*d to ba du* ot th* dot* h*r*o< th* turn of Thirty Six Thousand Thr** Hundred S*v*nty and 70/100 Bailor* 136.370 70). including int*r*tt ot 9.000% p*r annum. Under th* power of »al* contained in »a<d mortgoge and the statute in such co** mod* ond pro­ vided notice i* hereby given that said mortgage wUl be lorecioted by a »ole of th* mortgaged premi*** or *©<▼>• port of ’hem at public »endue. *1 the Barry County Courthouse in Hotting*. Michigan at 1.00 p.m. o doefa on October 10 1996. Said pr*mi«et ore tituoted in Village of Mid­ dleville Barry County. Michigan, and or* d**crib- suspension" for improper use of her bus lights, which arose, she said, as a result of her efforts to stop a disturbance on her bus. She needs the personnel records, she said, "to verify what I've been told" regarding the disciplinary procedures the district uses for bus drivers. She said she is "trying lo verify that the disciplinary procedure is fair and equal to everyone and equally administered." "I hate to do this." she said of her request for the files, "but I've been forced to." Tracy said she has thus far kept the matter private, and only responded to questions put to her by the Banner about the matter "be­ cause without me responding, it's going to look like I'm intruding just to intrude, with no reason for it." Tracy said she wants to "see that every­ body is treated fairly, not just with the disci­ plinary procedures, but with their day-to-day activities." In her discussions with school officials and board members, she said, she has staled that she has had no points on her driver's li­ cense for 18 years, is "very popular with coaches and teachers for away trips" because she "not only drives safely to and from des­ tinations. but participates if needed" al the events she drives to. and also "maintains a high work ethic" as far as not being late or absent Tracy also wants a policy established re­ garding what can or can't be placed in a bus driver's personnel file, she said. She said she attempted to have a number of letters sup­ porting her and attesting to her driving com­ petence put in her file. That request was de­ nied, she said, with a statement from the administration that "this has not been rou­ tinely done." According to Harty, whose firm acts as le­ gal counsel to 430 school districts in the stale, those who sued to keep their personnel records from being made public in Ingham and Ionia are now asking the Michigan Supreme Court to review their cases. If the Supreme Court agrees to hear the cases. Harty said, many other organizations of pub­ lic officials may join the fight to keep the personnel records private. He said he believes the appeals court ruling means that an em­ ployee or official of any public body in Michigan would have to turn over their per­ sonnel files if a request is made under the Freedom of Information Act. That means the law would apply to vil­ lage. township, city, county and stale govcmmeni employees, as well as school cmployecs Those suing to keep the records private said as part of their argument against allow­ ing disclosure of the documents that such disclosure would be an invasion of their pri­ vacy. | were sacrificed." The court also said that the right to pri­ vacy as protected by common law (the ac­ cumulated judgments of the various courts) is limited to four types of violations of pri­ vacy: intrusions upon the person's seclusion, solitude, or private affairs; public disclosure of embarrassing private facts about the per­ son, publicity which places the person in a false light in the public eye, and appropria­ tion of a person's name or likeness. The court maintained that neither constitu­ tional or common law rights lo privacy were violated in the two cases. The court also noted that "the legislature has not defined the right to privacy." However, a bill amending the Freedom of Information Act .which has already been passed by the Michigan House, is now being considered by the State Senate which would exempt public employees' personnel files, medical files, and "similar files of informa­ tion." Thus, if the bill is passed, personnel files will no longer have to be handed over to the public. However, according to State Rep. Terry Geiger. R-Lake Odessa, the courts may be the final determinant of what is and isn't disclosable under the Freedom of Information Act. According lo Harty, the Freedom of In­ formation Act already exempts personnel files of police agencies and shen.Ts depart­ ments. meaning they cannot be made public. He believes "there is a solid case" that a court would consider medical records and so­ cial security numbers private, non-disclosable information. "I wish it were easy to make a list of what's disclosable or not." he said. New teachers in Hastings are now required to un­ dergo a criminal background check. Harty said such background checks could poten­ tially be pan of a personnel file. The disclosure of personnel records was the subject of another bill just passed by the legislature and signed into law by the gover­ nor this summer, Geiger said. The new law allows previous employers to turn over their employees' personnel files to prospective employers. The "Employer Immunity" law gives no limit on the number of previous employers who are allowed to turn over such files, Geiger said. Geiger said the legislature passed the law after employers became caught between a rock and a hard spot concerning disclosure of ing litigation if they didn't divulge personnel information and risking litigation if they did divulge it Geiger said the problem of balancing the public's nght to be informed of the activities of public bodies versus an individual's right to privacy has become "a real tough, tough issue." That problem may be felt more keenly in education, Harty said. "People have a more curious interest in education" he said, and educators' activities are often intensely scrutinized by the public Hastings Jaycees donate to Silent Observer program Susanne Parker, president of the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees, presents a check for $462.36 to Michael Doubek, chairman of the Silent Observer Committee, as Hastings police officer Clifford Morse looks on. The Jaycees raised the money with a Trek-a-thon' (watching ‘Star Trek' and a safety project. The local Silent Observer program continues to accept donations. Call Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. The appeals court said, however, that "the right of privacy founded in the 14th Amendment concept of personal liberty and restriction upon state .action is limited to those fundamental liberties deeply rooted in the nation s history and tradition such that neither liberty nor justice would exist if they CENAs First and second shifts, varied hours available already certified: If not NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for Individuals who are interested in the nursing field All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.68 per hour. Classes start OCTOBER 16 and end OCTOBER 30 The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM. If you are Interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before OCTOBER 11. 1996 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calls, please Tfornapple £Manor We've Got You Covered With two great home equity plans Accumulated some equity in your home? Has your property increased in value? If you'd like to use that equity... for an updated kitchen, bill consolidation, tuition, a new car... Rest assured, Hastings City Bank has a plan for you: 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. • Home Equity Line HOPE TOWNSHIP WRITE-IN VOTE JOHN M. HOSLER Write yourself a loan anytime with this revolving line of credit. • Home Equity Fixed Loan Enjoy a fixed low monthly payment SUPERVISOR BARBARA ). CICHY CLERK Northeoit corner of ♦••* South 1 2 ol Lot 14. tbenc* I Reinstate the Annual Meeting South 2 rod*, thence East 4 rod* to the place of beginning, oil on Block 49. of the Village of Middlevill*. according to the recorded plot thereof, a* recorded in Liber 1 of Plot* on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 month(») from the dot* of such sol* unlet* determined obondon•d in accordance with I94BCL 600.3241a. in which (o<e the redemption period »holl b* 30 day* from the dot* of tuch *al* Dated: August 29 1996 SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642 4202 Trott I Trott. P C. Attorney* lor SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORATION JOISO Telegraph Suite 100 Ringham Form* Michigan 48025 tile *96084259 (9/26) information about former employees. He said companies have been sued in the past, usually for defamation of character, for passing on negative information about for­ mer employees to prospective employers. Thus companies have recently refused to make any comments at all about former em­ ployees. But then one school district sued another school district because the district hired a teacher and was not told by the teacher s former employers that the teacher had been convicted of molesting a child. That left companies in the untenable position of risk­ Both Plans come with competitive rates and a fast response to your application. Plus, you could save even more since the interest you pay may be tax deductible (see your tax advisor). 2. Enforcement of Codes and Ordinances Call or Stop by any Hastings City Bank Today! 3. We Wholeheartedly Support the Right to Farm 4 We will have Care and Concern for the Future Growth of this Community. Jfastingsi topiSnnk 5. GIVE BACK to the Residents Equal and Fair Representation. 6 Crime Protection for the Residents of Hope Township Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC Paid for by the Committee to Elect Hosier & Clchy. 5118 Walldorf. Delton ---------- =====... - 'lTJider •Closing cost* are waned when the Stale Equalled Value (SEX') of your home can he used in place of normal!) required appraisal Home Equity Line APR canes through life of loan with current APR as of 8/26/96 at 10 25% and maximum APR 18% Property ■ Insurance required under both Plans �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1996 KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research the future looks brighter than ever. Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 People help MDA because MDA helps people. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a.m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens; 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. Kids Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. 9.-00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study; 10:00 am Young Adult Bible Study. 6:30 p.m Kid's Quizzing and Ladies' Bible Study; 740 p.m. Bi ble Study and Prayer m Sanctuary For further information call the church office at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jcfferwn S.S CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131m Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9 30 a m ; Saturday Mas* dunng the summer 6:00 p.m.. Communion Services Wednesday. fhday at 9 00 Father Charles Fischer. Pauor Saturday Mais 4:30 pm. Sunday Masses 8 00 a m. and 11:15 a.m . Confewom Saturday 440-4 30 pm WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4817 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her ring. Wheelchair accessible and eievMor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Church Service 10:30. Wednesday 6 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 youth al M-79 Lawrence Hubley. pasaort phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count. choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Morning nor *4>. 6 00 p.m. Evening Worship. Youth Felk wship with Bob and Pat Puller from 5:30-7:30 p m Nursery for ail services. Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible classes 10 a m . Wor •*»» II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Correspooden.-e Course GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, i formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945 9224 Sunday Services - 9.45 a.m . Bible Classes fur all ages 10 40 am. Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing your Faith; 5:30 pm youth meeting with “Youth with a Message" 945-9224; 6:30 p.m Bible study for ill _ ____ WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Brmdway. Hastings. Ml 49OS8 Pauof Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am . Rev Ken Vaught; 11:00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all r. NEW... beginning January FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Aduh classes. Gaining Per tonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calhng God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Lovtng Rdatwadups with your Spouse. Children and Fnends Join us for the class that Tas your needs 4 H Mondays 6:30^:00 pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p.m al 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubough residence) and Wednes day. 5:15 p.m at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8 00 a.m.. freewill offering You are invited and welcome. INDEPENDENT CHURCH C# CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Sept 29 - 800 and 1040 a m. Holy Communion; 9:30 Sunday School. Thursday. Sept. 26 — Ruth Circle; 7:30 Adult Choir; 8:00 AA Saturday Scot 28 — 9 00 a m Adopt-a-Mile; 8.40 pm. NA Tuesday. Oct. I - 700 Shepher ding Comm. Wednescey. Oct 2 — 1040 Wordw atchers PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also i Rainbow Learning Center, child I care. 6 a.m to 6 p.m. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30. a.m.. rlatirs for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministry* or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adu H Bible Study - No age limits ’ Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght: (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm; Wednesday AWANA 6:30-8:00 p.m. (3 yr. old through 6d> grade). HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Bergen. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m ; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday Evcnmg Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested m a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, CwtarCreek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 1040 a.m ; Wor­ ship 11.40 am; Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Pray er Bible 740 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-39 . West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS HASTINGS THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a m. and 10:45 a.m Sunday children s church. Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a.m Vk ednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for al) services Bring the whole family ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E. Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101. St Andrew's ts a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9 30 a-m.. Bible School. 10:30 a m.. Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible study CaU for location - 623-3110. Jharies Fischer. Pastor A mission of Si. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple way, Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11.40 a m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even tng Service. Wednesday 7.00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tune Before the Service Nursery children's numstry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training NASHVILLE AREA •T. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC 'HL'RCH. Nashville. Father The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banger, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTING* BAHHEB AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ‘•Prescriptions- — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Heatings. Michigan HASTINGS FINER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. M.chigan ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. MI 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mau 1040 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ rier free building with elevator to all noon Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 am SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9 30 a.m Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship 1140 a.m with child care for infants and toddlers thro age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5: 30 p.m WEDNESDAYS: Fami­ ly Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Activities starting 640 p.m First Wednesday of month is Game Night Thursday. Sept 26 — CO.A. Senior Citizens Health Fair 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Thursday, Oct. 3 — Community Prayer Ser­ vice 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. in sane tuary Sunday. Oct. 6 - WORLD COMMUION SUNDAY with Chancel Choir leading worship thru the "Mau of the Holy Trinity." a protestant mass composed by Jonathan Tuuk. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. DCE; Becky Oexler. Pro gram-Youth Director. Thursday. Sept. 26 — 10:00-2:00 Immuniza­ tion Clinic for Pre-Schoolers. Ixason Sharpe Hall; 340 p.m NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Fri­ day. Sept. 27 — 6:00 Menden Din­ ner A Program tn Lown Sharpe Hall Saturday. Sept 28 - 1040 am SUCK PAPER DRIVE CHURCH PARKING LOT. 12.40 niMin Singles Picnic at Tyden Park. 7 00 pm Ringo Swingo Square Dance - Leason Sharpe Hall Sun­ day. Sept 22 - •••CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUNDAY— 8:30 a m Cadctte Choir rehearsal. 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Wonhip (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery ts provided dur­ ing both Services 9:50 a m Sun day Church School for all age*. 10 30 a m Coffee Hour. II 50 a tn. Children's Church; 6 00 p.m Youth Mission Tnp Dinner Leason Sharpe Hall Bring your table service and a dish lo pass NO PYF's TODAY ■ Please jam us for the Mission Dinner' Tuesday. Oct I — 9:30 a.m Lydia Circle Lounge. 3:00 p.m Handchimes. 6: 30 pm Hastings Jaycees • Leason Sharpe Hall; 7:15 p.m. Eileen Circle - Lounge Wednes­ day. Oct. 2 - 9:30 a m Circle fl. I 30 p.m. Circle 83; I 30 p.m. Cir­ cle 44 at Pearl Stutz*»; 740 p.m. Chancel Choir. 7:30 p.m Circle 45. 7:30 p m Ruth Circle Thurs­ day. Oct 3 - 9 00a m Circle42 Lounge (Nursery ts provided) I_____ James CabinJones Hilda L. Brwont NEWBERRY - Randy P. Rurgdorf, age 34, of Newberry and formerly of Nashville, passed iway Friday, September 20.1996 in Newberry. He was born April 26,1962 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Russell and Patsy (O’Connor) Burgdorf. He attended Maple Valley High School and was employed at Amr Roofing Company and for a construction company in California. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, basketball, football, and baseball. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Burgdorf; brother, Lindsey Burgdorf; and sister, Penny K. Burgdorf. He is survived by his son, Randy Patrick Burgdorf of Battle Creek; special friend, Raymond Capron; step daughter. Nicole Burg­ dorf of Battle Creek; mother, Patsy Burgdorf of Columbia, Alabama; brothers & sisters, Steve Burgdorf of Bay City, Penny Lee of Columbia, Alabama, Russell Burgdorf Jr. of Saginaw, Helen Gonzalez of Hastings, Ricky Burgdorf of Bay City, and Mike Burgdorf of Hastings; grandmother, Helen Uhrich of Green Bay, Wisconsin; plus many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, September 26, 1996 from 9-11 am. at the Maple Valley Funeral Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, September 26,1996 at 1 l^X) ajn. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nash­ ville with the Chaplain Bobbie Weller officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. |_________ Edna Harrington _______ HASTINGS ASSEMBLY- -OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shockey. Senior Pastor James R. Barren. Aaat. Pastor Sunday Services' Sunday School 9:45 tm.. Ctasaes for all agn. 1140 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up fo 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs 740 p.m.. Teens in Housemar Hall; 700 p.m.. Adult* Prayei meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. |________ Randy P. Burgdorf COMSTOCK PARK - Hilda L Brovoot, age 69, of Comstock Park, went to be with ter Lord on Friday, September 20. 1996 after tenling cancer for 15 months. She was bom on December 22, 1926 in Kent City, the daughter of Byron and Gladya (John­ son) English. 19^: graduated from Baldwin High School in She married Glen E. Brovont on March 23, 1946 in Clarksville. They moved lo Freeport in 1953. Glen preceded ter in death on May 7, 1981 and shortly thereafter Hilda moved to ter home m Comstock Park. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn Brovont; one sister, Eloise Lobdcll; one brother, Edmund English; and one grand­ son, J. D. BrovonL She is survived by three sons, Donald Brov­ ont, Douglas (Judith) Brovont of Grand Rapids, Glenn Brovont of Farmers Branch Texas; two daughters, Beverly VanDenburg of Newaygo, and Pamela (Thomas) Bush of Sawyer, eight grandchildrej; seven great­ grandchildren; one brother, Clifford Jack of Escondido, California; one siaer, Evelyn Rich­ mond of Belmont; several in-laws, nieces ami nephews. Graveside services and Interment took place Tuesday. September 24. 1996 at Fre^S cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hilda Brovont Memorial in care of the Funeral Chapel. * Ptt^rtl.^rangementi were made by Koops Funeral Home of Clarksville. I HICKORY CORNERS - James Calvin Jones, age 48, of Hickory Corners, passed away on Suncliy. September 22, 1996. He was bom on September 12, 1948 in Battle Creek, the son of Floyd and Betty (PhiIley) Jones. Mr. Jones graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1966 and attended Kellogg Community College and graduated from West­ ern Michigan University with a Muters in Chemistry. He was employed with Checker Motors in Kalamazoo; Purina in Battle Creek aixl Allied Paper Mills of Kalamazoo He served with the United States Army in Germany and wu a life long resident of me Hickory Comers area. He loved playing chess and flying kites. He wu preceded in death by one brother. David Jones. He is survived by one daughter, Sarah Jones of Kalamazoo; two sons, Scott and Matthew Jones of Kalamazoo; his parents, Floyd and Betty Jones of Hickory Comers; one sister, Faith (Mike) Todd of Hickory Comas; five brothers, John (Suzette) Jones of Hickory Comen, Dan (Rhonda) Jones and Stephen (Susan) Jones both of Batlie Creek, Paul (Sharon) Jones of Grand Rapids, Timothy Jones of Incheloc; several nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles. Cremation has taken place at his request. A memorial service was held Wednesday, September: 25, 1996 at the Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church with Pastor Leonard Davis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. | HASTINGS - Edna Harrington, age 87, of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 1996 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was bora October 17. 1908 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Andrew and Dora Coy. She attended school in the Hudsonville area and worked for 20 years at the Grand Rapids Foam Rubber Company and retired in 1980. She has lived in Hastings for the past 10 yean. She is survived by sons, Kenneth (Tam) Wilson of Hastings, Clarence Harrington of Grand Rapids; daughters, Mrs. Harvey (Men) Nyenhuis of Hudsonville, Mrs. Tom (Lola) Grasmeyer of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Norma Knft, Mrs. Harvey (Shirley) Westeabroeck, Mrs. Wayne (Bonnie) Wildschut; 17 grand­ children; 34 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sisters, Mn Maloy (Cara) Harper, Mrs. Clyde (Eva) VandeBunte; brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Hazel Coy. Funeral and Commitai Services were held Wednesday. September 25. 1996 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Ray W. Alien WOODLAND - Ray W. Allen, age 66, of Woodland, passed away on Friday, September 21, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on April 9, 1930, in Dowling, the son of Burd and Sarah (Paddock) Allen. He attended school in Barry County and Hastings High School. He served with the United States Army from 1948 to 1952. He married Florence C. Bowman on January 24. 1953. Mr. Allen worked on the Keith Mead Farm, then worked for thirty-two and a half years at E W. Bliss in Hastings and retired in 1985. He was a life member of Nashville VFW 88260, be loved working with wood, gardening and playing cards. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burd and Sarah Allen; three brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Florence Allen of Woodland; one son, Dennis Ray Allen of Woodland; one daughter, Lori Jean Gardner of Freeport; four grandchildren; two brothers, Gordon (Sheryl) Allen of Hastings, Earl (Sharon) Gregory of Hastings; two sisters, Byrdie Lopez of Hastings, Betty (Harry) Backc of Hastings; special niece, Thelma Clark of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held on Monday, September 23, 1996 at Warner Cemetery, Stoney Point Full Military Honors were by the Nashville VFW Post 88260. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. I___ Mayne Fay Parusde______ | HASTINGS - Mr. Htrold R. Kimmel, ige 73, of Hastings, retired Vice President of Hast­ ings Press, Incorporated, passed away Tues­ day, September 17,1996 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Kimmel wu born on January 8,1923, in Hastings, the son of Russell and Genevieve (Gallup) Kimmel. He was raised in Hasxings and attended Hast­ ings schools and graduated in 1941 from Hast­ ings High School. He wu a World War 11 United States Navy veteran serving from November 20,1942 until January 26, 1946. During his military service he logged 1157 hours of mission flying as an Aviation Radio-man Second Class receiving numerous honors and citations. He married H. Jean Harrington on March 15, 1947. He was employed for thirty-seven years for Hastings Banner/Hastings Press, Inc., retir­ ing in 1984 from the company as Vice President He wu a member of the Emman rel Episcop­ al Qmrch; charter member of Hastings Elks Lodge; member of Hastings American Legion Post 845; member of A.A.R.P. and the Barry County Humane Society. He wu preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Jean; one son, Jeffrey (Judy) Kimmel of DeBary, Florida; one daughter, Sally (Michael) Topoll, Sr. of Wads­ worth, Illinois; four grandchildren; one great­ grandson; and one uncle, Harold Kimmel of Bellevue. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 20, 1996 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Charles P. McCabe III officiating. Entombment took place in Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Part in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church or Thomapple Manor. Anna M. Tebo |Mn. Francis B. Putsch| MIDDLEVILLE-Mrs. Frances B. Putsch, age 82, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, September 22, 1996, at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Putsch wu bora on November 1,1913 in Sault Str. Marie, the daughter of Charles and Laugh these off! Uncontrolled high blood pressure may lead to all of the atxxe. 50 million Americans have high blood pressure and half don’t even know t Get your blood pressure checked regularly and call for more information. National Kidney Foundation' DOWLING - Mayme Fay Parmele, age 93, of Dowling, passed away on Tuesday, Septem­ ber 17,1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She wu bora November 8,1902 in Dowling, the daughter of Floyd & Bertha (Whitworth) Garrison. ~ | I FLORIDA - Anna M. Tebo, of Florida, passed away August 30, 1996. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, October?, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. at Flor­ ida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida with the Chaplain, Martha Knowles officiating. Next time you joke about high blood pressure... [ KALAMAZOO - Ruth M. (Solomon) Yaw. age 97, of Friendship Village-Kalamazoo and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. September 24, 1996 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Carrie (Vanderburgh) Speck. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Herman L. Putsch; son Frederick C. Putsch and grandson Matthew L Bishop. Mn. Putsch is survived by one daughter, Nancy Lou (Roswell P.) Bishop of Middlevil­ le; one son, James P. (Alice) Putsch of Dayton, OH; three grandchildren; two sisters; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 23, 1996 at Rutland Cemetery, Hastings, with Rev. Roger Timmerman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made lo Thomapple Kellogg High School Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. She attended Bany County Normal She taught country school at the Hope Center ft Monroe schools, Bany Ccmmy. During the war, she worked several yean at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek. She also farmed with her husband for many years. Shewn Life member of the Bedford Eastern Star 8471. Member of the Dowling Country Chapel, the Dowling Cemetery Circle & the Bany County Fann Bureau. Mayme lewed ha grandchildren, sewing, crafts A traveling. She wu married to Harvey Parmele on December 23, 1924. She wu preceded in death by ha parents; husband, Harvey in October of 1963. She is survived by one daughter, June (Don) Doster of Dowling; six grandchildren. Herb (Jeri) Doster, Gordon (Judy) Doster, Robert (Karen) Doster, Sandi (William) Nadzam, Janet (Joe) Maurer, Karen Doster, 19 great grandchildren; one sister, Margaret O'Laughlin of Hastings. Funeral Services were held Friday, Septem­ ber 20, 1996 at the Dowling Country Chapel with Pastor Ronald O’Laughlin & Pastor DeAnn Dobbs A Bedford Eastern Star 8471 officiating. Burial wu in Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or American Diab­ etes Association. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. | AlbertJ.‘Tootne9 May | NASHVILLE - Alberta J. Tootsie" May. age 66, of Nashville, passed away Sunday, September 22, 1996 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She wu bora May 17, 1930 in Dayton, Tennesse, the daughter of John and Daisy (Suttles) Dotson. She attended Pineville Country School and married Ernest May July 17, 1949 in Georgia. She worked al a Hosiery Mill in ha early yean and was an excellent wife and mother. She enjoyed bingo, crafts, card playing, Yahtzee, collecting butterflies, country A gospel music, and especially loved her grandchildren. She wu preceded in death by an infant daughter, Daisy Joann May; a grandson, Andrew May; and two brothers. Waiter and William Dotson. She is survived by her husband, Ernest; children, Ernest Jr. (Linda) of Potterville, John of Charlotte, Richard (Annie) of Mulliken, Julie (Brian) Dewey of Dorr, Roger (Paula) of Pennsylvania. Ed May of Nashville, Bonnie (Mark) Bryant of Washington, Tina (Gary) Croff of Vermontville, and Paul (Gina) May of Nashville; 28 grandchildren; four great grand­ children; brothers, Roger (Betty) Dotson of Lenoir, Tennessee, Jewell (Rose) Dotson of Florida; sisters, Janet Holloway of Dayton, Tennessee, Carolyn of Dayton, Tennessee, and Dorothy Davault of Louisiana; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, September 26, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nash­ ville with Pastor Rick Manin of Five Corners Church officiating. Bunal will take place in Woodlawn Cemet ery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Foundation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Social News by Catherine Lucas t 1 Apnl Joann Thaler and Chad Justin Humv We. both of Pendleton have announced their f engagement The couple plan’s to marry Oct. I*l5. 1996 at Pendleton First Methodist Church / with Barry Humble officiating. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Gayle and Dawn Thaler of Pendleton. IN, formerly of f Freeport. She is a 1995 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and is dispatching f manager of Humble Towing in Pendleton. t, The future groom is the son of Jeff Humble. Pendleton and Carm Jones. Anderson. He is a v 1993 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and is owner/operator of Humble •, Towing. Pendleton Proud grandparents of the bride-to-be arc Howard and Bertha Thaler, Freeport 1* o - Ruffner-Modos plan to wed May 7 Thaler-Humble to marry oct. 5 Baumans to mark 74th anniversary Announcement is made of the engagement of Pat Modos and Pam Ruffner of Canton. She is the daughter of David and Joyce Ruf­ fner of Hastings. He is the son of the late Joe and Ellen Modos of Northville, father of Pat and Robyn Modos of Kalkaska. The bride-elect is a graduate of Hastings High School. Kellogg Community College. Michigan State University and Eastern Michigan University. She is employed by Ford Motor Company in Dearborn. Her fiance is a graduate of Northville High School. He is employed by Ford Motor Com­ pany in Dearborn A May 10. 1997 wedding is planned. Robert James Milbourn, Jr.. Hastings and Carolyn Marie Hewitt. Hastings. Shawn Thomas Caswell. Sr.. Woodland and Nancy Shann Wakley. Woodland Joshua Martin Pelkey. Delton and Stacy Jo Jewell. Delton. Lawrence David Pelkey. Ill. Great Lakes. IL and Jessica Robin Buchert. McHenry. IL. Michael Joseph Flohr. Hastings and Lisa Anne Vorhees. Hastings. Michael Joseph Olson. Hastings and Melissa Marie Memn. Hastings Jonathan Toney Shank. Nashville and Angela Kathleen Howard. Vermontville. Steven Lyle Varney. Delton and Kimberly Ann Altoft, Delton Jeffrey Scott Comstubble. Dowling and Christina Jean Norton, Dowling. EXTRA COPIES Roy and Minerva Bauman of Holiday. Fla. will be celebrating their 74th wedding an­ . niversary Oct. 5 with a family dinner. Rov and Minerva were married in Emporia. Kansas. Oct. 5. 1922. Minerva will be 90 years old on Sept. 27. ; ■ Greetings and cards may be sent to them at 341 Pinewood Dr . Hastings. 5- off The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! t Drivers should be aware of deer movement Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer reminds motorists that with fall approaching, the local deer population will be on the move This activity heightens the chance of a car­ deer crash occurring. There are ways however, of avoiding such a crash, said the sheriff. According to DeBoer, statistics from the Department of Natural Resources from 1995. the most recent year available, show that there were 62,535 car-deer crashes statewide. The number of Bany County is 1.226. 12th I highest in the state. I "People have to remember that many areas of our county still offer shelter few deer." said the sheriff, "and they have a lot of area to roam.” Statewide, the current deer heard popula­ tion stands at 1.8 to 2 million. "Most often, you'll see a deer near dawn or dusk." said DeBoer, "and most collisions occur within the first two hours after sunset.” He advised that motorists take heed of the posted warning signs, either the "Deer Area” signs, or the universal language sign in­ dicating a deer crossing area. "The main thing in avoiding a collision.” said DeBoer, "is to slow down when driving at dusk or at night." The sheriff also urged motorists to look far KNOW what's happening in city and county government. Read the each week! Banner ahead, beyond the headlight beam, and look for the eyes of deer that may be near the road “If you see one deer in the road, be alert for another." he said. "Deer are herd animals and very often travel in groups of two or up to a dozen." Trying to dodge a deer is not a good idea, according to the sheriff. The deer may make an erratic movement, bounding ahead or run­ ning a zig-zag across the road. Also, swerving increases the likelihood of the motorist losing control of the vehicle. “Slow the car down." said DeBoer, "flash your headlights or blow your horn, to try and scare the animal.” Using these common sense rules, most motorists can avoid a car-deer collision. "If you do hit a deer, though." he said, "make sure you report it to your local police, the sheriff s office, or the Department of Natural Resources Hopefull), we’ll sec the number of car'deer collisions reduced if people only slow down and use common sense ” The Lake Odessa Historical Depot will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. for lours or visiting. When the Historical Society board met last week, John Waite reported that Pam Swiler wanted to organize a genealogy club to met at the depot She was given permis­ sion to organize such a club and anyone in the area who is interested in belonging can call her at 374-3141 about times and dates. The society board also discussed plans to participate in "Christmas Around the Town” the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. The depot will be open all day both days with a bake sale and some other items on sale. The next general meeting of the society will be Thursday. Oct. 10. at 7:30 in the dining room of Lake Manor on Emerson Street in Lake Odessa. 1 had some errands to do in Grand Rapids last Friday and while I was there. 1 purchased “Jack and JilT by James Patterson for the li­ brary. This new book is by the author of The General’s Daughter” and “Kiss The Girls,” both of which have popular with li­ brary readers. Several readers had requested the new book. I went out to breakfast Saturday morning, and when I got home, Renae Neff from Lansing was waiting for me. She is a grand­ daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn Thompson who lived in Sunfield and Lake Odessa. She is now living in Lansing and taking some history classes and wanted some information about her Lucas ancestors. Re­ nae went to the libra.v with me and did some research there and she did a thorough job of picking my brain and things I have here at the house. Jerry and Jan Yonkers celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday at their home on Brown Road. Their son Jake and his wife. Shannon, came from Indiana and so did Shannon's parents. Many family members, fnends and neighbors dropped by to wish Jan and Jerry well. When I went lo Hastings last Monday af­ ternoon. I noticed a rather large hole in the middle of Jordan Road between my house and Woodland Road Early Tuesday morning I called to tell Supervisor MacKenzie about the hole, but he was not home that day; so I called the Barry County Road Commission. When I went lo Lake Odessa later Tuesday morning for some errands. I look a closer look at the hole. Il was as big around as a bushel basket and al least 18 inches deep. It looked like the culvert had broken through. Someone had put a stick with a white rag in the hole so people would see that the hole was there. When I came home from the er­ rands, there was also a wooden stake with the top painted orange sticking out of the hole. While 1 was at the library in the late after­ noon, the road commission came out and made a temporary patch in the road with a load of dirt. Early the next morning, several trucks arrived and by noon a new culvert had been installed and the road permanently re­ paired. I and several other people who use Jordan Road regularly greatly appreciate the speed with which the Road Commission handled this dangerous situation. The poll workers for the school bond elec­ tion last week were busy all day, with more than 700 people voting in Woodland at the elementary school library. Of course, many of these votes were absentee, but the workers kept busy all day during poll hours. As part of the "September Blessings" se­ ries sponsored by the Woodland United Methodist Church. 11 men came from the Western Michigan Teen Challenge and led a worship service with songs and testi­ monies Sunday evening. Their leader was Scott Adcox and he explained the ‘Teen Challenge” program. The men with him were all in their twenties, thirties and forties; so the program seems to more than just for inner-city teens. The Western Michigan Teen Challenge campus is in Muskegon. It has been there for 18 yean, according to Adcox. Since 1958, 126 such centers have sprung up across the United States and over 100 in foreign countries. The project offers a one year live-in program to both men and women with drug or alcohol problems and has a very high rale of success with the peo­ ple treated and counseled. Elnora Wallin opened the service and acted as song leader before the concert started The men thanked Marge Raingh and other church members for the dinner that had been Eleven men came from the Muskegon Western Michigan Teen Challenge program and sang and testified at Woodland Unried Methodist Church Sunday evening. One is giving his testimony here. provided for them before the concert. The men sang several hymns including “I Go To The Rock” and 'Thank You. Lord ” Sunday, Sept. 29, also at 6:30. The Clarkson Band with country and contempo­ rary gospel music and witness will present the last of 'The September Blessings" series of concerts. Each of the series have been in­ spiring and enjoyable, and there is room for lots more people to attend next week The group looks interesting in the picture on the poster at the church. One day last week when I left the library at 6 p.m.. I noticed some men at the church across the street with a van that said some­ thing about carpets. On Sunday night. I saw that new carpeting had been laid on the Woodland United Methodist Church steps with a heavy vinyl edge on each step. The steps looked good and will probably be much safer dunng the cold weather to come. Lakewood United Methodist Church Mis­ sionary Committee, under the leadership of Duane Waller, is planning a "Mission Fair" that will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. There will be a salad luncheon at noon Many missions, programs and organiza­ tions receiving missionary money from this church will be represented and discussed. Among them are Red Bird Mission in Ten­ nessee, Heifer Project International, Potter Paik District — Lansing. Church of All Na­ tions — Lansing, Christian Camping. Barry County Hospice. Lakewood Community Council, Love Inc., Lakewood Area Habitat for Humanity and Lakewood United Methodist youth ministry projects. Then on Sunday, Oct. 13. Dr. Robert Smith will share his missionary work at the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Anyone who is interested in learning about any of these missionary projects is welcome to come to the fair. Walter announced al a recent church board meeting that the United Methodist drive to gain funds to help rebuild burned black churches throughout the south is now on the church's missionary list and funds will be sent this year. Some church members have already donated to this missionary account. Pleasantview Elementary Bid Package “B2” The Hastings Area School System with The Chnstnun Company as Construction Manager lo contract for Bid Package “B2" Pleasantview Elementary 1997 Sitework Package. The Package will consist of new drive and parking areas with concrete walks, underdrainage and site lighting. Bid documents will be available, for a $5060 refundable deposit. at The Christman Company. 678 From Street NW, Grand Rapids. MI (616) 454­ 4454, or can be viewed at Dodge, or Builders Exchange after October 16, 1996 Sealed Proposals are due at 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 7, 1996, at The Christman Company, Grand Rapids office or 360 pm, Thursday, November 7, 1996 (tentative), at Hastings Area School System, Administration Building. 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings. MI. For more information contact Tom Tennesen, The Christman Company at (616) 454-4454 or Duane Glasgow, Supervisor of CaD-7M-00M 188 S Mam • \TnnontviUe, Ml For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Maintenance Services at (616) 948-4400. CREDIT UNION HELP WANTED Check our new Auto/ Home combination dis­ count, plus discounts for multiple autos, and 50 + drivers. Homeowner dis­ counts for non-smokers 55+ and security. Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union needs a Member Service Representative. The indMdual selected will be the one who is well versed in working with the pub­ lic, has great cash handling abilities, and is computer liter­ ate Our MSRs start at $5.75 per hour and receive an eval­ uation at six months and at one year. If you have the qual­ ifications and think you can give our members the level of service they deserve, send your resume to: CARY BEGG, LUTCF CARY BEGG AGENCY THORNAPPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION P.O. Box 289 Hastings, Michigan 49058-0289 Attention: MA or stop by our office at: 202 East Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings and complete an employment application Atria, Homa. Uta Commercial 12SS Michoae Hartings, Mt «0M Fax: 945-9914 ^BENEFIT CAR WASH ? for JOSH DUITS j for Medical Expenses. 9 Sat., Sept. 28th • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. r > at the Hastings State Police Post Condominium For Sale L • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 24. 1996 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. • Completely Finished • • 2 Bedroom • Fully Carpeted • Ceramic Tile Entry • Gas Fireplace • Air Conditioned • Attached Garage -1-1/2 Bath • Main Floor Laundry • Beautiful Oak Cabinets • Cathedral Ceiling • Much. Much More! • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY • Call for Appointment Todayl 945-4776 Knight Ventures Group is NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS lor Cherry Hills Estates oveiluoking * I Fairway on the Hastings Country Gilt I �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 26, 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: Synopsis of Mbtutee CARLTON TOWNSHIP MORTGAGE SALE Robort A. I remain ond Associate*. P.C. i* at­ tempting to collect a debt ond any information ob tamed will be u*ed for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of □ mortgage mode by LOUIS F. WISNIEWSKI and PAMELA J. WISNIEWSKI HUS BAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR PORaTION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mo. tgagee. dated July 19. 1989, and recorded on July 28. 1989 in Liber 485. on page 670. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mor­ tgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF IA AN IOWA CORPORATION now known as GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION uf PA by on assignment dated August 3. 1989, ond recorded on August 14. 1989. in Liber 486. on page 799. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the dote hereof the sum of forty-six thousand seven hundred fifty four ond 75/100 Dollars ($46,754.75). Including interest ot 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose made ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue ot the Barry County Courthouse Hostings. Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on October 17. 1996 Said promises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRV ING. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described °*LAND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING September 9. 1996 Present D. Rosier. Daniels. Forman. Smith Vondecor Guests Ken Neil Jim Decker and Geo Forman Residents: 3 Meeting colled to order by Dove Kaiser ot 8 p.m. Approved Clerk* report. Treasurer's report presented. Jock Walker presented 1995-96 Annual Audit Report. OLD BUSINESS: Ken Neil explained the proposed amendment of Burry Co. Com and Solid Waste Planning Comm Roll coll vote — oil oyes opprov Ing the amendment. Dave Kaiser, Jim Decker ond Geo Forman explained Land Use Zoning proposal Board approved. Dave presented Freeport Fire Bd. proposal. Board approved NEW BUSINESS Changed Oct 14 to Oct 15 to enable Dave to attend Freeport Fire Bd. Meeting Checking with Irving to paint center line on Fighter Rd. Paid all bills. Adjourned meeting ot 9:30 p.m. Wil mo Daniels. Clerk Attested to by David Koiser . Supervisor (9/26) BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4. SECTION 15. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF THENCE WEST 396 FEET THENCE SOUTH 297 FEET THENCE EAST 396 FEET THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 5, 1996 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF PA Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for. Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain X Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (10/3) PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No 96-21974-GD In the matter of VIOLA DAVIS. Adult. Social Security No 366-54 7)48 TO ROBIE PUFPAFF whose address is unknown ond whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by 'he following NOTICE: A hearing will bo held on October M, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Donna Nichols. Barry County Community Mental Health, for the appointment ol Carolyn Geeting as guard ion of Viola Davis. Sept IB I996 Donna Nichols. Barry County CMH 915 W. Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)948-8041 (9/26) _ H Carnival flail Super Sale!!! Fun Ship” Cruises e e S S CARNIVAL’S VACATION GUARANTEE 7 dot fl Carnival. ,_s499 CELEBRATION Western Caribbean from New Orleans and Tampa; IMAGINATION - Western Caribbean; SENSATION - Eastern Caribbean; SENSATION - Western CsribbtM. 3RD > 4TH GUESTS CRUISE FROM ONLY $129 .----------------------------------------------------------- 1 Oil CUW U. OU.TSE KLADQL ARTUS EJ Premier Travel •------ *----------------------------------------------------------- Mee.-Fri. Sje*. SM«r4a* 162 /£^HCarnival. ® i nn uo»inmutest nt iim tx thl khrilt. REGISTRATION NOTICE To The Qualified Electors of The COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living In the following Cities and Townships who is not already registered to vote may register wHh their respective Clert on Monday, Oct 7, 1B8B, THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from *80 aJR. untM *00 pjn. to be abgMe to vote In the NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION to be heid on Tuesday. Nov. 5.1008. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK DENA A. MILLER CLERKS: JUNE DOSTER ASSYRIA TWP. CLERK JOHNSTOWN TWP. CLERK 10570 M-66 1815 Lacey Rd. Nashville. Ml 49073 Dowling. Ml 49050 Phone (616) 758-3410 Phone (616) 721-9905 TEDDIE SOYA BALTIMORE TWP CLERK 4205 Davidson Rd Hastings. Ml 49056 Phone (616) 94S9304 SUSAN ft BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP. CLERK 9652 Evart Rd Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517)852 1859 DEBRA DEWEY PERRY BARRY TWP. CLERK 155 E Orchard St Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (616)623-5171 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP. CLERK 11031 Wildwood Rd Shelbyville. Ml 49344 Phone (616) 672 7149 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP. CLERK 85 Welcome Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-5990 NORMAJEAN CAMPBELL PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. CLERK 10155 S. Noms Rd Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623 2664 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TWP. CLERK 915 Reed St. Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-9193 (Home) (517) 852-9479 (Office) BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TWP. CLERK 2461 Heath Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948 2194 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP. CLERK 885 River Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948 9690 (Office) (6*5)945-3291 (Home) SHIRLEY R CASE HOPE TWP. CLERK 5463 S Wall Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945 5722 (Home) (616) 948 2464 (Office) EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP. CLERK 6925 Parmaiee Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9915 DONNA KENYON THORNAPPLE TWP. CLERK 200 E Mam St Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-7202 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP. CLERK 156 S Main St. Woodland. Ml 48897 Phone (616) 367-4094 JANICE C LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. CLERK 284 N. Briggs Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 79S9091 EVERIL MANSHUM HASTINGS CITY CLERK 102 S Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-2468 To receive an absent voter ballot contact your township or city clerk Ann Landers He had the gall Long lost girl Dear Ann lenders: What do you think of a surgeon who would bring ajar of gallstones to a dinner party, pass them around the table and tell everybody who he took them out of’ This surgeon happens to be a well-known and successful doctor in our town, and 1 am the woman whose gallstones he used to enter­ tain the guests. One of the women told me she w as so gross ed out she couldn't finish her dinner. She sug­ gested 1 sue him. Of course. I am mortified, but 1 don't know what to do about this physi­ cian's tasteless and unprofessional behavior. 1 feel violated and would appreciate your guidance. — No City, Just Illinois Dear Illinois: Unprofessional? Absolutely. Tasteless? In the extreme. But a lawsuit? No. A letter to the Illinois State Medical Society might be a good idea. The address is: 20 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Ill. 60602. Dear Ann Landers: The last time 1 saw my nephew. ••Ben.” was years ago We were standing in front of a bank. 1 had just given him $450 so he could drive his family back to Texas. Ben and his wife had a darling baby girl. They named her "Bonnie." 1 never ex­ pected to get the money back, and I haven't. Not long after that. Ben and his wife divorc­ ed and Bonnie went to live with her mother. 1 never heard a word from any of them until a few months ago. Bonnie is now 11. I received two very flowery tetters from her hinting that she would like to visit us. 1 knew this could not be her idea, so I didn't encourage it. The next thing I knew, Bonnie was calling us on the telephone, saying her mother told her she had permission to come spend a week with us. I would have been willing to have the girl here, but my husband felt manipulated He also said it's too great a responsibility (We are in our 60s.) Bonnie hasn't seen us since she was a baby, and 1 know the child would not recognize us. She probably would be bored and homesick in two hours. Her mother also wanted me to pay half her plane fare. 1 told her, ”No.” Yesterday, I received a vicious letter from Ben. spewing venom on me and other members of the family who won’t have anything to do with him — mostly because he has borrowed money from all of us and never made an effort to pay back any of it. 1 don't mind that Ben and his ex-wife are mad at us. but 1 feel guilty about the young girl. I'd already planned to send Bonnie a nice gift, but now maybe I should just forget the whole thing. What do you think. Ann? — Somewhere in Honda Dear Honda, I think if you send Bonnie a gift, it will encourage her to keep in touch with you. You will then almost certainly be faced once again with the problem of her wan­ ting to come for a visit. 1 suggest that you cool it for a while and send Bonnie a modest Christmas check so she won't feel totally rejected. Stfn/uwuxmenti BOY, Joshua Medacco, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 7 at 11:00 p.m. to Mary and Harold Parks. Freeport, weighing 7 lbs.. 12tt ozs. and 2116 inches long. GIRL, Shay la Joan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 16 at 8:50 p.m. to Jodie Ruffner and Timothy Koben, Middleville, weighing 7 lbs., 9 ozs. and 20V6 inches long. BOY, Michael Jason, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. to Mike and Gwenn Mesler, Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Michaels Hope, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 17 at 2:04 a.m. to Jennifer Pritchard and Scott Taylor. Nashville, weighing 5 lbs., 7 ozs. and 19V6 inches long. GIRL, Brittney Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 17 at 8:21 a.m. to Jessica Townsend and Brian Olczak, Middleville, weighing 7 lbs. 1 % ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Christa Marlene, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 20 at 5:03 p.m. to Greg and Marilyn Wright. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Welcome Kendy Eric! Diana and Kendy Mueller and their children. Emma Rae. Cameron and Calli Anne of Hastings happily announce the homebirth of Kendrew Eric on Sept. 6. 1996. He was bom at 9:53 p.m., weighing 6 lbs.. 15 ozs.. measuring 20V6 inches long His birth was attended by registered mid­ wife Linda Healey and assistant Janet Knauss, both of Battle Creek. BABY BOY: Matthew Ryan, bom at Pipp Community Hospital. Plainwell on Sept. 17 to Sherri and Steven Madill, Delton. BOY, Doug and Becki (Neil) Knop are pleas­ ed to announce the birth of their son, Aaron Anthony on Aug. 21 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. He was 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21K in­ ches long. He joins brother Alexander and sister, Emili. LEGAL NOTICE FOWCLOWM NOTICE JOHN W. DOMAN, P.C. It ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUBPOBE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default bat been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM J. VERBERKMOFS. A SINGLE MAN ond ANGELA S. BARNHART A SINGLE WOMAN to FIRST SECURITY SAVINGS BANK. FSB. which it organised and ex­ isting under the laws of the United Statet of America. Mortgage, dated June 30. 1995. and recorded on July 7, 1995. In Liber 634. on page 600, Barry County Records, Michigan, ond ottigned by taid Mortgagee to Norwett Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation, through metne ottignmentt dated August 16. 1996. and recorded on Augutt 26. 1996. in Liber 670. on page 482. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there it claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thou land Five Hundred Eight and 83/100 Dollars ($59,508.83). including interest ot 8 50% per annum Under the power of tale contained in taid mor­ tgage ond the ttotute in tuch cote mode and pro­ vided. notice it hereby given that taid mortgage will be foreclosed by a tale of the mortgaged premitet. or tome part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthoute Hot’ing*. Michigan at 1 o'clock p.m.. on Thursday November 7. 1996 Said premitet ore tituoted in the Village of Mid­ dleville. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore describTHE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 10 OF BLOCK 45 AND THE WEST 3 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 9 OF BLOCK 45 OF VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCOR­ DING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 77. EX­ CEPT THAT PART LYING IN ARLINGTON STREET VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period tholl be tix month* from the dote of »uch tale, unlett determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which cc»e the redemption period tholl be 30 day* from the date of »uch *ale. Dated: September 26. 1996 NORWEST MORTGAGE. INC Attlgnee of Mortgagee John W. Dohan. P.C.. Attorney* 19251 Mock Avenue Suite 200 Grotte Point Wood*. Ml 48236 (10/24) Time value Dear Ann Landers: Please print these words of wisdom from Chicago's own Carl Sandburg. They changed my life. He said. “Time is the most valuable coin in your life. You and you alone will determine how that coin will be spent. Be careful that you do not let other people spend it for you.” ••••** Gem of the Day (Credit Philip Butler, Viet­ nam POW): Optimism and humor are the grease and the glue of life. Without both, we would never have survived our captivity Dipping issue Dear Ann Landen: When 1 met "Jimmy” five yean ago, I was a moderately heavy smoker and he occasionally used chewing tobacco. He frequently expressed his dislike of my smoking, and I let him know how I felt about his "social dipping.” We tried to quit together al one point but were unsuccessful— When a close relative of mine died of em­ physema, I finally managed to stop smoking. After we became engaged, Jimmy promised to give up his habit but told me he wanted to do it gradually. Three months ago. we were married. I asked only one thing of him — that he not bring any dip on our honeymoon. He • agreed Well, you guessed it. The third day of our honeymoon. I discovered dip spilled on the bathroom counter. When I asked Jimmy about it, he said it was no big deal and got mad at me for "snooping.” 1 cannot begin to describe how angry and hurt 1 am. Jimmy insists I'm overreacting and says 1 should get over it. Ann, it’s not only that I dislike dipping, it is a matter of a broken promise and a blatant lack of consideration. 1 am not sure what 1 should do about this. । When I tried to bring up the subject im*y mediately after the honeymoon, Jimmy refus^ ed to discuss it. Instead of trying to mak** good on his promise, he leaves spit cans where can see them. I am becoming very bitter abou^, this and find myself snapping at him for everyt little thing. Obviously, I am NOT "getting' over it” and need some advice. — A Disap-.; pointed Newlywed in Greensboro. N.C. Dear Greensboro: What Jimmy doesn‘t seem to understand is that this has gone fa$j beyond the chewing issue. It is now a matter of basic integrity. He broke his word and tried, to cover it up. And now he leaves those nasty} spit cans where you can see them and tells yoq, to “get over it.” Your husband has a serious addiction. Unless he seeks professional help to overcome it. your marriage is in for some very stormy, weather, and I wouldn't bet on its survival. Bald ribbing * Dear Ann Landers: Yesterday, my hus*« band, “Bill.” and 1 were having lunch in an” upscale restaurant. A mate acquaintance oiV' the way to his table stopped by. rubbed Bill’t" bald head and made a tasteless comment. This-i has happened before. You can bet men who'do this invariably have a healthy head of haip’themselves. & How can people be so insensitive as to sayd such things as "Put your hat on, the glare off ’ your head is blinding me.” My husband has a* super personality and takes the ribbing better'than I do. But he and millions of others like'him do not choose to be bald. Such remarks*-' are totally uncalled for. and although the recnH pient may good-naturedly laugh them off/ they do hurt. * Ptease address this in your column. Ann/ Maybe some of the jerks who think such*1 remarks are funny will recognize themselves' and try to be more sensitive. — Bill’s Wife itr* Florid, Dear Wife in Honda: The "jerks” rarely'* recognize themselves, and when they do. they'* offer as a defense “No harm was intended, •'Your’re too thin-skinned.” or “Where’i ’ your sense of humor?” Individuals who joke around about another '• person's weight, height, baldness, etc.'. are-1 clods. The best response is NO response — long, cold stare will convey the message. a« Gem of the Day: The most discomforting/ fear of the Puritans is that somewhere, so^1 meone is having more fun than they are. *° Feeling pressured io have sex? Ho* wellinformed are you? Write for Ann Landers’? booklet ' 'Sex and the Teen-ager.’ ' Send a self' addressed, long, business-size envelope and a”’ check or money order for S3.75 (this include/ postage and handling) to: Teens, do Annl Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. IU.-f 60611-4562 (In Canada, send S4.55) * Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. J •te •A A •in ul •al bagful of goodies picked up as he or she made? the rounds. A first aid kit. coloring book*; about eye care, pill bottles filled with candie*; with an important message on the label an£ leaflets to read filled the bags. « The semi-annual Exotic and Small Auction will be held Oct. 4 and 5 at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction building on Tupper Lake Street west. This event draws huge crowds^ The sate will include chimpanzees, Sri cocatoos, iguanas. Vietnamese pot-bellied/ pigs or pygmy horses, ostrichs, emus and? rheas are common items now at these satea*T Birds of all sorts, water fowls and caged/ animals are sold on Friday. Animals widOhooves will be sold on Saturday, including? llamas, exotic swine, sheep and goats, ratites.? The former service station on the Tuppers Lake/Fourth Avenue corner now has a newfi color scheme with beige walls and browtr trim. ite Saturday's showers cancelled a soccers game scheduled for the West ElemetttatYo grounds. The playground has several addiq Lake Odessa NEWS Because of a rummage sale in Fellowship Hall Friday and Saturday, the monthly dinner for Lakevrood Christian School will be held Friday. Oct. 11. Story Hour has begun for young "readers” at the Lake Odessa Community Library with 12 youngsters enrolled in each group. The time for children 4 and 5 years old is Wednes­ day al 10:30 a.m. The session runs for 45 minutes Wednesday, Sept. 25. was the first time for the fall season. Laplime for children ages 2 and 3 who must bring along a lap to sit on is Thursday, Sept. 26, and each Thursday for several weeks. In each session there is a story, craft time and activity. Library staff was hard at work during the past week prepar­ ing materials for use in the two sessions. There was much elation on the part of many voters last week with the successful vote on the school bond issue. Surely several hundred voters felt otherwise. Ruth Turner of Hastings, president of United Methodist Women of West Michigan Conference made her last appearance in her conference rote at the Thursday District an­ nual meeting at Lansing First UMC. Rena Broc from Central of Lake Odessa; Pearl Johnson of Woodland; Mary Kent and Lucy Heckman of Hastings First; Kay Klein and Tammy Mattice and Arlene Allen of Lakewood UMC were honored as Second Century Women. Audra Cunningham of Lakewood was given a certificate for com­ pleting the reading program. The Ionia County Health Department, with co-operation from many local people, held a Health Fair for all fourth-graders of the Lakewood school system at the village park last Friday. Mary McQueen is education director for the county health department. There were stations set up surrounding the pavilion and the youngsters were divided into manageable groups and went from one station to another. The presenters repeated their message many times during the day. The students from Lake Odessa and Clarksville at­ tended in the forenoon. Sunfield and Woodland children came in the afternoon. Some of them were Dr. J. L. Tromp. Dr. Steven Gariinger. pharmacist Bill Walker, lake Odessa ambulance. Ionia County Sheriffs Department. Della Meade, a clown who stressed personal cleanliness, registered nurse Theresa Livermore, and Dr John Hem­ ming Each child boarded the bus with a tkms in recent years with a climbing arch, ao shelter with picnic table*, swings, elevated platform with tube slide and places to climb. Lakewood Habitat For Humanity held both a garage sate and an auction sale Saturday at the Lake Odessa Community Center. The Stone Soup Festival took place Satur­ day late afternoon, despite the rain. There were many crockpots filled with hot soup in the pavilion, decorated tables, a backdrop of straw bates, cornstalks, gourds and entertain*, ment for much of the time. Some of the musical features were singing by Hornet; Jones. Jodi Farman with Jonathan and Jessica^' Curtis Allen, keyboard music by Fern Tischer, dance demonstration by Center Stage dancers, and a clogging demonstration led by Bob Warner. Nina Steed was emcee A panel of three judges taste tested all the soups. First prize went to Robin Levitt and son. second to Al Swift and third lo Arlene Allen. Soups were provided by individual! and by groups. There was home baked bread and garlic bread to enjoy along with the hot soup. Around the perimeter there were tents for face painting, popcorn and wood painting and rock painting. There was seating under shelter for most of those eating. •There was a good response for a first-time �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26. 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The Diary of Eugene Wilcox (Part 4) by Joyce E Weinbrecht The Wilcox family came to Orangeville and lived on land south of Gun Lake, north of Orangeville on the road now called Marsh Road The family seemed to be very supportive of each other, exchanging work, tools and bor­ rowing and loaning each other money. They also seemed to be very careful to honor their indebtedness to each and took care lo repay loans of money and the sharing of time. Eugene Wilcox married Martha Mattie Brezee. who took her own life before they had been married a year. Jennie Shelp. the daughter of a neighbor., then became an im­ portant part of Eugene Wilcox's life and the Uvea of his family members. He and Jennie were married in 1888. His diary continues: July 1888 July 1. Went to Mr Shelp's and Jennie went to Prairieville with me. Came back and took dinner with her. July 2. Cultivated com and took Merit Cole’s cultivator home Went to town to get mail. July 3. Hoed com. July 4, Went and got Jennie Shelp and she and I went to Allegan Came home. July 5, Staid at home and slept most all day. July 6. Went to L. Liv­ ingston’s and bought cultivator. $1.50. Then went to see Frank Payne and Arthur Shelp about harvesting. July 7. Cultivated corn. Jen­ nie Shelp came to Father's. July 8, 1 carried Jennie home and then took her to her work. July 9. Cultivated com Robert and 1 went to town. July 10, Helped Frank Payne in harvest. Went home with Arthur Shelp and stayed all night. July 11. Went to Payne's and went to help Shelp. July 12. Cut rye and Frank Payne came here to reap it. It rained. July 13, Harvest. Arthur Shelp helped me. Went to town to see the ponies July 14, Helped Arthur Shelp in harvesting. July 15, Went to Mr. Shelp's. Arthur and 1 went to Ed­ ward's and to Lune Lake Edward went back home. 1 went to town. July 16, Finished cut­ ting rye. Arthur Shelp helped me. July 17, Commenced cutting hay. Drew one load in bam. July 18, Cultivated com and worked in hay. Drew one load in bam. It rained in after­ noon. July 19. Cultivated com and worked tn hay. Drew 3 loads. Went to town. July 20. Worked in hay. Drew 2 loads of hay and one of rye. July 21. Worked in hay Drew I load of hay and two of rye. Arthur Shelp came to Father's. July 22, Went to Mr. Shelp's. Jen­ nie and 1 went to Sunday School, then I brought my hone home and went back to her house to see Arthur. Cut Fred and Len Liv­ ingston's hair. July 23. Plowed on Turner’s and drew 2 loads of rails and fixed line fence between Carlile's and Turner's. Got 1 Vi cords of wood. July 24. Helped Frank Pay ne thrash in forenoon. Drew my rye in afterwards. Drew 5 loads Arthur Shelp helped me. Took my cutter to Turner’s bam. Took Jim Hill 2 cords of wood, $2.50. Plowed and mowed hay. Drew on load of hay. then went to town. Arthur Shelp and I went lo Fish Lake bathing. 1 went home with him. July 26. Went to Ed­ ward's. Stopped to see Jennie Took dinner with her. She came home with me and staid till evening. I went home with her. Plowed in afternoon. July 27. Plowed on Turner’s. July 28. Finished mowing and went out on road. Arthur Shelp helped me in afternoon. Drew 2 loads then went and set up at Ed Cook’s. Jen­ nie Shelp and Flerence Blake set up with me. July 29. took Jennie. Shelp home. Brought my hone home and went back to Mr. ^help’s. Took dinner there. July 30. Cultivated com and went to Chalker’s Nettie went to town and got Jennie Shelp. July 31. Took Jennie Shelp home and helped Mr Shelp thrash. Ed­ ward came to Father’s lo get horse to cultivate com. . August 1888 Aug. 1. Helped L. Livingston thrash, then went and helped Arthur Shelp rake up some hay and then we went and helped Albert Valentine thrash. Aug. 2. Went to Mr. Shelpi in forenoon, plowed in afternoon. Took Jennie Shelp to Edward's, she did not stay. Aug 3. Took my red heifer to David Townsend, then plowed in forenoon Cultivated com in afternoon. Aug. 4. Cultivated com. Father drew Jim Hill 2 cords. $2.50, of wood and went to mill, and then he finished plowing in lot by bam. Aug. 5. Went to Mr Shelp. Jennie and I v. ent for a stroll. Aug. 6. Cultivated com. Robert draged on Turner's. Aug. 7. Plowed and cultivated com. Robert finished draging and Father plowed in afternoon. 1 went to Mr. Shelp’s in evening Saw Jennie. Aug. 8. Plowed and a herd of cattle such as these. Horse and buggy similar to the one used by Eugene Wilcox as he courted Jennie Shelp. The one pictured belonged to Ed Acker of Cloverdale. cultivated com. Father plowed. Aug. 9, Plowed until dew went off. then cultivated com Father plowed. Mrs Cole came here and Jennie Shelp. Emma Livingston came here and 1 cut her hair. Drew Jim Hill 2 cords of woou Went to take a stroll in evening. Aug. 10. Plowed and cultivated com in fore­ noon. Went to Edward's. Stopped to see Jen­ nie Shelp in afternoon. Aug. 11. Fixed fence and cultivated com in afternoon. Plowed in afternoon. Father plowed in forenoon. Aug. 12. Went to Mr. Shelp’s. Jennie and I went to Sunday School, then she came home with me. We went to church in evening. Aug. 13, Finished plowing and drew Jim Hill 2 cords of wood Went after cultivater and cultivated com. Robert draged in afternoon. Aug. 14, Cultivated com. Went to L. Livingston’s after rye. Got 6 bu. Commenced sowing it. Went to see Jennie Shelp. Staid all night. Aug. 17, Cultivated com Robert draged Edward came to Father’s to get horse. Jennie Shelp came to Father's. Aug. 18. Cultivated com. Father drew Jim Hill 2 cord of wood. He paid for wood, $7.50. Father got rye of L. Livingston. 12 bu Robert draged. Aug. 19, Took Nettie to Edward's, then I went to Mr. Shelp's. Jen­ nie and 1 went to Yankee Springs, came back to her place and went to town meeting in even­ ing. Aug. 20. Cultivated com. Wallace came and got my horse to cultivate com with. Aug. 21. Cultivated com and went to Edward's. Stopped by Mr. Shelp's and saw Jennie. Aug. 22. Took roan heifer to David Townsend's and went down on marsh. Cut and drew on load home. Aug. 23. Worked on marsh. Drew one loao home. Wallace brought my horse home. We had frost. Aug. 24. Worked on march. Stacked hay. 7 loads. Drew one load home. Jennie Shelp came. Brought me a tie. James Hill came here. Aug. 25. Worked on marsh. Drew 2 loads home. Cut some for Ed­ ward. Aug. 28. Drew 2 loads hay home from marsh. Drew Lana 2 loads wood. Aug. 29. Drew Lana 2 loads. Drew 1 cord for Roses, drew one load of hay. Aug. 30. Went to Allegan. Slopped to Edward's Aug. 31. Went lo see Loomis and sent to Mr. Shelp's. Went home with Jennie in evening September 1888 Sept. 1, Father and 1 finished drawing Ed­ ward’s hay. Sept. 2, Went to Edward’s. Stop­ ped to Mr Shelp’s. Came home and went to Charles Morrell's, and then went to see Jennie Shelp. Sept 3. Father and I went and fixed Edward's hay stack. Came home and draged oa Turner's. Robert helped drag. Father cut corn. Sept. 4. Robert and 1 draged in forenoon and then 1 went to doctor's and Robert finish­ ed draging. Father cut com. Saw Jennie at her house. Went to Edward's. Sept. 5. Father and I cut com. Sept. 6. Father and 1 cut com. Sept. 7, Father and 1 finished cutting com on Turner's. Jennie Shelp came here and I went home with her. Sept. 8. Went to L. Liv­ ingston's and to town. Came home, sowed rye in com field. Sept. 9, Went to Mr. Shelp's. Jennie and 1 went for a stroll. Sept. 10. Went to L. Livingston's. Got drill and 12 bu. of rye. Came home and drilled in rye. Sept 11. Went to Mr. Shelp's, got 13 bu. of rye. Came home and picked peaches. Sept. 12. Helped Cole thrash. Came home and finished drilling in rye. Sept 13. Sowed rye in com lidward came here and helped cut com in afternoon. Took some peaches up to Jennie in evening Father helped cut com 1/2 day. Sept. 14, Father helped com com Edward helped cut com. Latta and Chub Lewis helped in after­ noon. Let Edward have 2 bu. of rye. Let Net­ tie have 50 cents. Sept. 15, Edward helped me cut com Nettie and I went to Mr. Shelp's in the evening. Took Jennie some peaches Sept. 16, Went to town and went to Mr. Shelp's to see Jennie. Edward came and got horse. Sept. 17, Robert and I pulled weeds. Sept. 18. Robert and 1 pulled weeds. Sold yearling to Jessup. Got $14. He paid me $5 Sept. 19, Delivered a yearling to Jessup. He paid me cash $9. Robert and I finished pulling weed. Drew manure and weeds. 4 loads of manure. Sept. 20, Drew manure and weeds. Took Jen­ nie Shelp home. She came home with me. Sept. 21. Helped Harvey Harper thrash, then thrashed ours. Had 80 bu. Took Jennie Shelp home. Nettie paid me cash. $1.50. Sept. 22. Helped Hiram Bunce thrash, then took L. Livingston's rye home. Took Mr. Shelp's rye home. Took Jennie some peaches. Father went after seed wheat. Sept. 23, Went to town and went to Shelp's. Jennie and 1 went riding. Sept. 24. Sowed wheat and took Jennie Shelp some peaches. Sept. 25. Drew manure and cleaned out ditches. Sept. 26, Cut com and went to Edward's. Stopped to Shelp’s. Sept. 27, Went to L. Livingston's. Came home and husked com on Turner's. Sept. 28. Husked and cribbed corn. 21 bu. Jennie Shelp came to Father's. Sept. 29. Drew some stalks. Hank Pursell came to Father's. We went to Mr. Shelp's and to David Townsend's. Sept. 30, Went to Mr. Shelp's and David Townsend's. Got his cart. Jennie Shelp and I went riding in evening. October 1888 Oct. 1, Went to Baltimore and Maple Grove. Oct. 2, Went to Nashville and to lec­ ture. Staid to Pursell's all night. Oct. 3, Went to Hastings to mass meeting. Jennie Shelp came home with me. Suid at Mr. Shelp's all night. Oct. 4. Came home. Had a lame arm. Oct 5. Went to town Got shirts and overalls Sent Frank Wilcox a card. Helped Father draw a load of com. Helped Frank Payne thresh buckwheat. Oct. 6, Drew com in bam. Went to Mr. Shelp's. Got Jennie's hand bag for her. Oct. 7, Went to Mr. Shelp's. Jennie came home with me. Took her home. Oct. 8. Husked com for L. Livingston. Brought beans to Turner’s bam. Jennie came to Father's. Oct. 9, Husked com. Father helped in afternoon Went to Shelp's in evening Staid all night. Oct. 11. Drew com in bam and drew and cribbed 17 bu. for me and 14 for Father. Got soft com. Mark. I and one bushel basket. Oct. 12, Husked com. Jennie Shelp came to Father's. Oct. 13. Husked and cribb­ ed com, 28 bu. Jennie Shelp helped me load a load of com. I took her home. Oct. 14. Frank Payne came to Father's. We settled up. He paid me 10 cents to balance account. Went to see Jennie Shelp. We went riding. Oct. 15. Husked some com and went to town to pole raising. Oct. 16, Husked com. Father husked 3 shocks. Oct. 17, Husked com. Father helped. Oct. 18. Husked com. Father helped and we drew com from Turner’s. 1 went to Cole’s and got an oil can. Oct. 19, We built a com crib and drew com. Jennie Shelp came to Father's. Went to singing school. Oct. 20, Husked com. Father went to Middleville. Oct. 21. Went to Mr. Shelp's. Jennie and I went riding. Oct. 22, Father and I husked com. Frank came to Father's Brought my cow back. Oct. 23. Frank, Father and I husk­ ed com in forenoon. Then Frank went home Oct. 24, Father and I husked com. Oct. 25. Father and I husked com and cribbed com. Oct. 26, We husked com. Oct. 27. Unloaded a load of com. Then went to Mr. Shelp's. Came home and husked com. Jennie Shelp came to Father's. Oct. 28. Took Jennie Shelp home in evening. Oct. 29, Helped Father load up a load of wood, then I husked com. Arthur Shelp came here Oct 30. Husked com in forenoon. Father helped in afternoon. We drew one load of wood. I went and got Jennie Shelp. Sold a yearling to Jessup. Got $14. He paid me $8. Oct. 31. Husked com. Arthur Shelp helped me Nettie and Jennie had horse to go after walnuts. home with him. We went fishing. Suid all night. Nov. 4, Jennie and 1 went to Edward's. Nov. 5, Husked com. Nov. 6. Husked com and went to town meeting. Jennie Shelp came here and she and Nettie and 1 picked up com. Nov. 7, Jennie and 1 picked up com. Nettie helped in forenoon. Nov. 8. Went to town. It rained. Nov. 9. Unloaded com and went to Edward's. Nov. 10. Husked com. It rained. Nov. 11, Husked 6 shocks and took Jennie home and went to Wm H. Ritter's. Then Jen­ nie came home with me. Nov. 12, Husked com. Wallace Wilcox helped me. Paid 50 cents. Jennie Shelp picked up a load of com. Nov. 13. Husked com. Edward came here in evening. 1 went to Cole's with him. He paid note. We went to town. Nov. 14. Husked com 1/2 day. Then Jennie Shelp and I picked up a load. I took her home and went to Edward's. Went home with Wm. H. Ritter. Staid all night. Paid David Townse.td $1.50. Nov. 15. Husked com. Father helped. Nettie and Robert picked up a load. Nov. 16. Drew sulks. Father helped. Nov. 17. Drew stalks and com. Went to Hull's in evening. He paid me cash $5. Nov. 18, Went and got Jennie. We went to Edward's and she came home with me. Nov. 19. Went to Middleville. Paid Otto Bros up tn full. Went to P. Dooley’s, suid all night. Nov. 20. Went to Lowell and went 2 miles north and suid all night with a man by the name of Miller. Nov. 21, Went to Kidderville and came back to Vandenbrock's and staid all night. Nov. 23, Came home. Jen­ nie Shelp came down. 1 took her home. Nov. 24, Went and got Jennie Shelp. We went to Hastings. We were married. Came home to Father's. Nov. 25. Nettie. Jennie and I went to Wm. H. Ritter's. Nov. 26. Helped Father cut wood. Nov. 27. Finished husking com. Nov. 28. Drew rails and wood to town to Miller's. $1.25. Nov. 29. Father finished hauling wood to Jessup. Got cash. $9.50. Net­ tie. Robert. Jennie and I went to Edwin's in Watson. (In Allegan County). Nov. 30. Helped Father cut wood. December 1888 Dec. 1. Cut wood 1/2 day for Father. Went to Edward's in afternoon. Dec. 2, Took Jen­ nie home and went to Wm. H. Ritter’s. He fixed my shoe. Came back and got Jennie. Then Nettie and Robert. Jennie and 1 all went to Edward's in the evening. Dec. 3. Went to Edward’s, then he and 1 went to look for a farm. Went to Prairieville. Dec. 4, Helped Father cut wood. Dec. 5, Cut wood for Father. Dec. 6, Cut and split and piled wood in woodshed for Father. Dec. 7, Helped Father butcher and fix his sheep shed. Dec. 8, Built yard on Turner’s for myself, then Ed­ ward and I went to Hooper’s. Dec. 9, Suid at Father’s and sorted sheep. Dec. 10,1 went to Lacy, brought Peter Faulk to Orangeville. Dec. 11, Drew a contract with Peter Faulk for his house and lot. then moved. Peter to have meals and lodging. 1 bed and 3 meals. Dec. 12, Did chores and banked house. Dec. 13, Cut wood and went after Jennie's things and drew a load of wood Dec. 14, Went and got Edward. We fixed Peter Faulk’s well. Dec. 15. Went to Edward's and David Town •end’s. Came home. Got from Grange, 5 gal. oil. Nettie suid all night. Dec. 16. Jennie and I went to Father Wilcox and fixed sheep shed. Dec. 17, Finished my sheep shed. Dec. 18, Cut wood and did chores. Dec. 19, Cut and drew wood. Went to L. Livingston's after buckwheat flour for Father. Dec. 20. Went to David Townsend's. Came home and cut wood. Jennie and 1 went to Father's in even­ ing. Dec. 21, Went to David Townsend's after pigs. Got 3 at 80 cents per hundred. Got 1, $5 of Wm. H. Ritter. Bought buck of Swan. Paid $4. Paid cash, $2. Pig weighed 162 lbs. Dec. 22, Cut Wood. Dec. 23. Cut wood. Father and Edwin helped. Dec. 24, Cm wood down on the beach. Jennie and I went to Edward's in evening. Dec. 25, Cut wood. Dec. 26, Did chores. It rained. Dec. 27, Cut wood 1/2 day. Dec. 28, Cm wood. Dec. 29. Cm wood. Dec. 30, Jennie and 1 went to Father Wilcox’s and to Edward's. Dec. 31, Did chores and split and piled wood in afternoon. (To be continued) Flu, pneumonia clinics set in county The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment will have flu and pneumonia clinics next month throughout Barry County. Flu shots will cost $7 and pneumonia shots will be $15. There will be no charge for recipients who present a Medicare B card or Medicaid card or for flu shots with the Blue Care Network — Health Central card. Tetanus shots will be free. The dates and times of the clinics are as follows: • Bany County Democrats, Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall. 328 Jefferson St.. Hastings, noon to 4 p.m. every Thursday in October. • Plumb's Supermarket. 902 W. State St.. 9 am. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 2. • Lincoln Meadows Senior Citizen Apart­ ments. 500 Lincoln St., Middleville. 11 a.m. to noon. Wednesday. Oct. 2. • Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove St.. 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9. • Nashville Masonic Temple, North Main Street, Nashville, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 16. • Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 110 W. Center St.. Hastings, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Oct. 19. • Barry County Women's Festival. Hast­ ings High School, 520 W. South St., Hast­ ings. 9 am. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 19. • Maple Leaf Grange. M-66 south of Nashville, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22. • United Methodist Church. 227 Logan St.. Sunfield, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 23. • United Methodist Church, 9275 South Bedford Road, Dowling. I to 3 p.m. Mon­ day. Oct. 28. New KCC office opens next week Kellogg Community College's office on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings will be closed on Tuesday because of a move to the ^hc 1°°** KCC office will reopen at 8 am. Wednesday in KCC s new building at ^950 Gun Lake Rd. new KCC Bany County Center. Ophthalmology & Cataracts David Harrell, M.D, will give a presentation on Ophthalmology & Cataracts on Thursday, October 3, from 7:00-8:30 p.m., in the Confer­ ence Center at Pennock Hospital. The presenta­ tion will include a slide show and a short video to illustrate types of cataracts and actual surgical procedures. Dr. Harrell will also discuss symptoms of cataracts, indications for surgery, surgical techniques, and prc-opcralivc and post-operative course. He will also offer answers to questions and insights to care. Dr. Harrell is board certified in ophthalmology and he completed a thrce-ycar Husking com from the shock. November 1888 Arthur Shelp and I husked com. Father husked in afternoon. I look Jennie Shelp home in evening Arthur and I took yearling to Jessup. He paid balance on him. $12. Nov. 2. Husked com. father husked. Rose Wilcox and her children came to Father's. Nov. 3, Arthur Shelp helped me husk com. I went ophthalmology residency at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio TX. Call 948-3125 to register, refreshments will be served. PENNOCK HOSPITAL e A New Vision of Health ’009 W GrwnSl -KMlrngtMl 490M �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1996 RESENTENCING, continued from page 1 "I'm a pretty worried girl." she said. The victim said she has had difficulty sleeping since being informed of the re-sen­ tencing hearing. She said she was told she could go to the re-sentencing and speak on her own behalf, but that she would not do so. saying. "I don't want to give him a chance to sec me." She was told that if she chooses not to 30 to the hearing, the best she could do would be to send letters, which she said she plans to write to Circuit Judge James Fisher, the prosecutor's office and the parole division at Kinross Slate Correctional Facility, where Staley is incarcerated. "Here I thought I was going to be safe for the rest of my life from this crazy." she said, adding that prosecutors informed her there was a possibility Staley could be paroled at the re-sentencing. The woman said people who have talked to Staley since his incarceration have told her Staley has told them she is "as good as dead if he gels out." They have said Staley told them about "numerous things hell do to me." which she did not elaborate on. "I'm petrified... He says it's my fault he‘s in pnson." the woman said. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Mc­ Neil. who prosecuted Staley in 1994. said the Court of Appeals "although with some hesitation" ruled that the life sentence was not proportionate to the crime, adding that Staley had "no real violent offenses in the past." "In my opinion, with the repeated phone calls, the threats to her. to the threats to her mother, this showed a case of aggravated stalking quite graphically." said McNeil. McNeil said there are no sentencing guidelines in aggravated stalking cases, so Staley could be sentenced to "life in prison. 50 years or 10 yean. Judge Fisher can sentence him to anything he thinks is appropriate." The woman said Staley had threatened Jim Fawcett, a Barry Township police officei who had been the main police officer on the case, when Fawcett was escorting Staley to the Barry County Jail. She said she had heard Fawcett and his family left their home after Staley escaped from the jail shortly after be­ ing convicted on the stalking charge. Staley had escaped over a fence while in­ mates were being led into a fenced-in recre­ ation area. He turned himself in about a week later. He reportedly made a deal with the prosecu- Rutland OKs budget FINANCIAL tor's office in which he would not be charged with the escape attempt in exchange for turn­ ing himself in. At the time of the stalking offense, Staley was on parole after serving four years of a five- to 20-ycar prison sentence imposed in 1989 after he was convicted of delivering or manufacturing cocaine in Allegan County. A Court of Appeals rule at the time man­ dated that a person convicted of a felony while on parole for another felony had to serve the balance of the first sentence before beginning the second sentence, which in Sta­ ley's case would have meant he would have had to serve the remaining 16 years on the cocaine charge before beginning lo serve the sentence on the aggravated stalking charge. however, the Court of Appeals overturned that rule, reluming to an earlier standard of serving only the minimum sentence before beginning tb? new sentence. McNeil said the question of whether Staley might be paroled "depends on credit given for the underlying fumahtdby by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Rutland Charter Township Board has officially passed a $313,624 budget for 1997. The budget was presented at a hearing in August, and was approved by the board at its Sept. II meeting The $313,624 is for expenditures; the budget anticipates $315,215 in revenues for 1997 At its last meeting, the board also approved a tax abatement for Hastings Fiberglass Products Inc. The company requested the tax abatement because it recently added 18,000 square feet to its facility and plans to add eight to ten employees within the next two years. -I According to Dave Baum, executive vice president of Hastings Fiberglass, slate law provides that such tax abatements can be given as a means of encouraging manufacturers to locate in Michigan and encouraging those already in Michigan to remain. r* The abatement allows Hastings Fiberglass to pay township taxes on just half of the stale equalized value of its property, for a period of 10 years. In other action, the board approved the rezoning of a small parcel of property on the south side of M-37 east of M-43 belonging to Howard Ferris of Hastings. The land was zoned agricultural and was rezoned to commercial. Township Clerk Barbara Bedford said other properties in the area are zoned for commercial use. and the rczonrng of the Ferris property brought it in line with those other properties. The board also voted to notify the Algonquin Lake Community Association and the Barry County Drain Commissioner that the township would object if any costs related to repairing the Algonquin Lake dam are assessed against the township. The dam partially collapsed last summer, and the lake association and drain commissioner have been working since then to establish a lake level and set up a special assessment district to tax homeowners around the lake for the dam repairs. ,tl And the board approved two amendments to the Barry County solid waste management plan. The amendments would allow the importation of solid waste from other counties to Barry County and allow exportation of waste from Barry County,to other counties. It would also set up an agreement between the county and Uje owners of the county's only landfill whiqh regulates the landfill's operation. Marie 0. ChrittanMn of Edward D. Jonas * Avoiding costly investment mistakes Most people would not try to navigate unknown walers without a guide. So why do so many people try to invest without profes­ sional help? One investor flying solo wrote to Kenneth Hooker, who answers financial questions in the Boston Globe. The investor owned two no-load funds. No-load funds offer their shares directly to the public rather than through broker-dealers. Choosing the right fund, following its progress and understan­ ding the results are typically the responsibility of the investor. The reader said he had invested $20,000 in each of the two funds and was ready to sell one because “it must be a dog." The “dog" had paid a dividend of $42; the other fund paid a dividend of about 5 percent, or $1,000. Hooker recognized we problem. To begin, the reader did not understand his funds' results. He focused only on income rather than total return, which is income, capital gains and the increase in the value of the fund's shares. In addition, the reader was comparing two different type of funds — an aggressive growth fund (the "dog") and a growth-and-income fund. Of course, when you look only at the cur­ rent income of a fund whose objective is ag­ gressive growth, you're not going to be im­ pressed. But total return gives a more accurate picture. In fact, the fund's return for 1995 was 37.68 percent, surpassing the average ag­ gressive growth fund's total return of 30.32 offense." He said if Staley is released from prison. “Things could be done as far as protecting [the victim], but she would gel the same protection as other victims would. You don't want to go into detail and law enforcement agencies don't want to go into detail, because then you're essentially telling the criminal what you're going to do." McNeil stressed the "conviction was up­ held. the sentence was sent back." saying Staley had also appealed his conviction to the Court of Appeals, but was denied. He said the court agreed Staley's actions consti­ tuted aggravated stalking "This is one of the first aggravated stalk­ ing cases to go to the Court of Appeals." said McNeil, "so the courts are always mak­ ing new law in this area." The victim said she has been advised by people, including some who know Staley, that she should move out of the area. She said the first lime she was advised of this was a year ago by a person who said Staley would be out of prison in a year. However, she has refused the advice, saying. "1 was bom and raised here. I did nothing wrong." other fund provided more income because that is its objective. But its local return, at 32.11 percent, was less than that of the "dog" the reader wanted to dump However, compared to an average 30.31 per­ cent return for a growth-and-income fund, this fund performed well. JCPenney Investors who understand what they own would be delighted with either fund. Unfor­ tunately. this investor's confusion and lack of knowledge are all too common. Many unhappy mutual fund investors are victims of the practice of chasing last year's top performers. Even if they happen to hit one that repeats its performance, they often dor't understand what they own. Still worse are those who buy funds and never monitor them. These people incorrectly assume that because they own a professionally managed investment they don’t have to monitor it. There are more than 6,000 mutual funds available. They offer a myriad of objectives and achieve a wide range of returns. And understanding them can be difficult. Financial professionals are compensated by commis­ sions or fees, but they can provide a valuable service in return for these fees. A competent financial professional helps you plan long-term goals and identify risk. He or she understands how investments work and should be able to offer a variety that fit your needs. He or she helps you invest wisely, then monitors your investment long after it is made. Your broker should be a registered invest­ ment representative with a wealth of informa­ tion to help you select the investments best suited to your needs and offer assistance and advice throughout your professional relation­ ship. Anyone who offers less may be just a salesperson after a quick commission rather than a professional working for your interests. Understanding, monitoring and changing investments when necessary are big jobs. Enlisting the help of a professional could be a small investment that saves you from making costly mistakes. LEGAL NOTICES ■- - - - ■—■ ..j-- tywap ate ■tVMG TOWNSMP BOARD MM/TD 'hoAtowSST MrlwUMb, Sept. 11. 1996 Meeting called to order by supervisor at 7:00 p.m. Clerks and treasurer's reports given and approved. Request for help to widen Engle Rood of site con­ do entrance denied. Request to adopt resolution to amend Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan tabled until October meeting. Petition to reconsider support by resolution to proposed Rails to Trails project received. No action will be token at this time. Board will request full one mill for township use if fixed millage proposal posses ot general election. Bills approved for payment os presented. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk (9/26) rieoge to me riag. Peake. Woods. Whitaker. Case. Albert. Six residents; Commissioner James: David Beach SWBCSWA: Steve Essling Hostings Sanitary Ser­ vice; Brian TenHove, Marty Ruston. Delton Am­ bulance Service. Approved agendo; August meeting minute^ Received Treasurers, all correepondence-jwto committee reports. Approved payment of all bills; centerline pfintkng Walldorfl Rd.; survey new addition CCC.Ae- fund duplicate electrical permit fee; MTA District meeting. Adopted Resoluton 96-1-A amendments toponI .wwl oroinunce. * .J*. —ii—' ing map ana Adopted Resolution to amend Barry County Sefl Id Waste Man. > Adopted Resolution No. I Re: Oakwood, Dr. Special Assessment District. Removed U00 fee Ro: agricultural buildings Certified Special Assessments; Delinquent Sewer fees lor 1996 tax notices. Adjournment 12:22 p.m. •dt Shirley R- Case. Clerk Attested to by: Patricio J. Albert. Supervisor (9/26) NOnCK OF AmJCA-nON First Financial Bancorp. 300 High Street. Hamilton. Ohio 45011. intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to acquire 100% of Hostings Financial Corporation, 241 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 ond Its sub­ sidiary Hastings Notional Bank. 241 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The Federal Reserve System considers a number ol factors In deciding whether to approve the application, in­ cluding the record of performance of banks wo own in helping to moot local credit needs. You are invited to submit comments on this ap­ plication, In writing, to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. 1455 East Sixth Street. Cleveland. Ohio 44101. The comment period will not end before October 26. 1996, and may be somewhat longer. The Federal Reserve Board's Policy State­ ment regarding notice of applications may be found ot 12 C.F.R. 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board's procedures, or if you need more Information about how to submit your com­ ments on the application contact the Community Affairs Officer at the Federal Reserve Bonk of Cleveland. Ms. Laura K. McGowan. Community Af­ fairs Officer, ot (2)6) 579-2891 The Federal Reserve System will consider your comments and any request for a hearing on the application If they are received by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland on or before the last date of the com­ ment period. (9/26) ORIGINAL PRICES ONLY 2 DAYS Friday & Saturday, September 27 & 28 Not good on previous sales JCPenney® Downtown Hastings* Store Hours: Friday 10 am 8 pm; Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm The Original X* Plan your‘last of the season'garage sale. Tell your plans ;; to the community S| with an ad in the » | •Now* paces represent savngs on original paces which may vary by market. Selection may vary by store. Ary even designated as a "Sale' always excludes Special Buys, items sold every) day in multipies ol two or more and Value Right items which are sold at our best price every day. O 1996, J C Penney Company, Inc. . October 4,5,6 j* Mason, Michigan V Ingham County Fairgrounds (Arena Building) ~A Spectacular Country Gathering the Original Country Peddler Sho»!‘ NEW LOWER ADMISSION! Friday Saturday 4p-9p 9a-5p Adults Child (2-12) p Jf $3.00 $2.00 (Exh day) Directions: Exit Kipp Road off 127, follow fairgrounds signs. Percentages oft represent savings on original prices Intermediate markdowns may have been taken on original prices. Reductions on original priced merchandise effective until stock is depleted Hastings BANNER.1 Call 945-9554 * ■ Country Peddler Show© 15 —;— (South of Laming) Heated Building & FREE PARKING iriMSMAY VARYAT rsiOMDOAL SHOWS / NO DISCOUNTS AW Y For mom Info AAtfRCAN MEMOfff 5. WC • PQ Box 249, • Decttut Aff 49045 1616 423-13*7 ao �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1996 — Page 11 : h ‘community policing1 project promotes interaction nift public by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor If you attend your township board's meetings, chances arc good that a Barry County Sheriffs deputy will be at some of the sessions ’i Deputies aren't necessarily getting more interested in politics or running for office. •They are there to meet local citizens, help head off residents* problems and listen to their concerns. ‘ Attending township meetings is part of a rew "community policing" program. Instead trf just seeing a deputy when he is riding by in a police cruiser or pulling you over for a (Speeding violation, the program offers citizens a chance to become personally acquainted with deputies. "We're sending officers out to interact with the community through the township meetings and trying to be proactive instead of always reactive to problems in the community." Sheriff Stephen DeBoer said, gn "Officers have been attending the 'meetings, talking to people, saying, if you have a problem call me.' It doesn't even •necessarily have to be a criminal problem. It could be something that is bothering them «bout a property line or something along those lines." he said. The two deputies that have been assigned attend meetings have a "resource list" so •they can refer citizens to the agencies that can help them. The purpose is to help prevent small problems from becoming big problems. DeBoer said. n’LOfficers are there to talk to people...They Xtitizens) get to know them and feel ■comfortable in calling them...We're trying «b be a little more in tunc with what the 'eommunity really wants out of us." ?ii’"We really have gotten good response from a lot of people saying "boy. it's nice to cite this.' Il started at the beginning of the ‘Summer. (’“•They are not able to go to every meeting, but if time permits..." * Other duties involved with the ’’community policing" philosophy include ■feeing on hand during the fingerprinting -program for kids at K man and going to a ■Vecent tailgate party before a Hastings football game. Adults and children had a •“chance to talk to the deputy and look inside ■ the patrol car. "We are going to try lo get involved in '! "those community things whenever we can. to interact and just let them know who we are and what we are," DeBoer said The program has been instituted with help from grant funding. The Barry County Board of - Commissioners Tuesdas authorized DeBoer to hire another law enforcement officer under the federal "COPS Fast" grant program "We hired an officer under this program a year ago." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said. The county will only pay 25 percent of the cost for the deputy for the first year. 26 percent during the second year and 28 percent for the third year and the federal grant pays the rest, he said. Video arraignment coming Transporting jail inmates between the county jail and district court is about to come to an end. The County Board agreed to install video arraignment equipment to link the jail and District Court. A low bid of $47,185 from Mid-State Security was accepted by the board. Cost of the equipment will be paid for with revenues the County Sheriffs Department receives from pay phones in the jail. With the video system, inmates remain in jail while they are arraigned, a practice that enhances safety factors and reduces the time law enforcement officers have to spend transporting inmates and waiting for the arraignment to take place. DeBoer has said such a change will free up more time for road patrol by his deputies. In other business, the county board: •Listened to an update about the Barry County Resource Network (BCRN) from co-chair Robert Nida. BCRN has applied for a $775,000 fiveyear Office of Criminal Justice Programs grant to enhance collaboration among local human service agencies. No matching funds arc required. "When we looked at the criteria for that grant, it sounded like they were talking about Barry County." Nida said. "We are in a unique position that we have court reform at this point, we have a BCRN that is collaboratively working together to provide services to youth and families in this community. We have a Board of Commissioners that is working closely with all those agencies. So we really have an ideal situation in little Barry County...that's pretty exciting. I think we arc leaders in a number of areas." The intent of the grant is to reduce delinquency. Nida said, with a focus on children who come from at-risk families, from abuse and neglect situations. "We can track those kids and find very frequently they end up within the delinquency area of our program. That happens nationwide." he said. "The intent of the federal government is to say. look, we MURAL, continued... "Il boggles my mind bow anyone could " fake a small sketch or painting and enlarge b,U.,a hundred fold to put it up on that wall," Arts Council President Ann Devroy said. •'’We were very fortunate to find a very nice and talented young man right here in our .immediate midst. "Slowly, each Tuesday we began to see the mural unfold, first of all in black and white and eventually in color. I think it's a 'iffvonderful addition to the downtown devel(-opment and it is truly a remarkable work of ; art." Devroy said ! She thanked Feldpausch. the Dorcys and ' fehsenfeld "for making your visions ! become a reality for all of us to enjoy." Deb Dorcy said her vision started when • that big ugly wall was sitting there. I said to my husband, 'maybe we ought to paint something up there.' About three days later , John (Fehsenfeld) called me and said 'why don't we paint something on that wall Deb) bie.' And that’s how the whole thing ; started." • Before the painting began, she described ; how Feldpausch waited until the darkness of ; around 11 p.m. one evening to project his • design on the wall with an overhead projec­ tor so he could outline his sketched images | on the wall. described the finished artwork as thank you for a great job." said to Feldpausch as she gave him a "We appreciate every thing you did. It was just wonderful." The mural project was "a real learning ex­ perience," Feldpausch said. "I've never done anything even close to this in my life and I think it was the chal­ lenge that made it so tempting for me. Hav­ ing a chance to really do something unique in the city and promote myself and to leant a lot" were other reasons. "It was an incredible pleasure to do it and it's my extreme pleasure to present it to you. Deb. and to the theatre," Feldpausch said. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell also had words of praise. After seeing graffiti in other towns, "to see something like this come from one of our youth right here in our hometown, it makes it an honor for me to be the mayor of the city of Hastings." Campbel) said. "You've done a good job son. We're proud of you." "On behalf of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and all the businesses, we just can't thank you enough for the talent you have shared and given to us and will be with us for many years." said Dixie Stadel-Man­ shum. Chamber executive direaor. "...People like yourself just keep cropping up all over Hastings and coming up with all these great things. With this continuing, we will be moving up the ladder as far as our placing as one of the best small towns in America." she said. "Hastings is very fortunate We just have Musical entertainment featuring 1920-90s songs played on a mobile ■organrama’ kicked-off the dedication ceremony. Ken Bohn of Hastings is at the keyboard of the instrument, which is a combination of the latest digital interface technology and select pipework from theatre organs of the silent movie era. need lo really start addressing areas of abuse and neglect at the community level, make the people more aware and try to provide more services so that eventually we will be able to reduce delinquency and criminal behavior." The grant encourages restructuring and strengthening the criminal justice system. "We re doing that now as we look at the consolidation court project." including creating a Family Court. BCRN also hopes to become incorporated and obtain tax-exempt status, he said. The network also hopes to house multiple agencies in a new building on the KCC property in Rutland Township and Administrator Michael Brown is working cm the financial aspects of such a project. Expenses for a sewer hookup to the proposed building have increased its projected cost to about $5.8 million. Brown said. That cost and a reduced debt service time of 20 years rather than 25. would mean a $350,000 yearly cost for the county, which Brown said was too high. About $200,000 to $250,000 was what he had originally projected as workable. More options will be explored, including the possibility of increasing rent from agencies who want to use the building, he said. • Heard that a County Board Committee is considering the two remaining options of privatizing the County Animal Shelter or renovating it in the wake of voters' rejecting a millage lo build a new shelter. Bailey said. "...We haven't forgot that. We intend to take care of the problem. It's not something that since we are not getting a brand new one that we're just going lo ignore. It will be taken care of." he said. • Tabled a motion to provide an enhanced retirement benefit plan for Thomapple Manor Administrator Lynn Sommerfeld. The board directed County Administrator Michael Brown lo obtain more information about the County Board s role in the matter. The Family Independence Agency Board, which supervises the Manor, has recommended changing Sommerfeld's benefit plan from B-2 to B-4. _ Bailey said such a change would be "inconsistent with what we're trying to do." He said right now considerations arc being made to bring other non-represented administrators to B-3 and he wondered "why would we be wanting to jump somebody past that and take them to the equivalency of some of the elected officials." Several commissioners debated whether the FIA Board has the authority to grant such a change on its own and they asked Brown to find out. • Heard that the exterior of the County Transit Building was re painted for under $500 by using labor furnished by jail inmates. Commissioner Sandy James said. The initial cost to paint the building was $9,000. PLAYGROUND, continued from page one... Design Day activities begin at the 7:45 a.m. Monday with a site evaluation at the park where Wille will meet with Hastings city officials, members of the Circle of Friends committees and a Special Needs Committee, who arc parents of handicapped children. During the rest of the morning, Wille and volunteers will visit area schools to gather ideas for the playground. About 11 a.m., the architect will be at St. Rose to meet with children there and start drawing a sketch of the playground. "That's going to be really neat because they'll actually be able to see the architea working on the project, incorporating their ideas and making it work," Ponsctto said. "From there, he will have a couple of un­ interrupted hours of drawing time because he has to do the whole schematic for this. At 3:30 he's going to meet with members of the Children's Committee, which are kids in grades two through six, two kids from each grade from each school, which will represent their class. They will meet with him. see the design and he will tell them what their roles will be." After Design Day, plans call for "lots of serious fund-raising through the schools" with school and classroom competitions, said Jill Zwieraikowski. Circle of Friends general coordinator. '• lo "That's real lyrical bccflH gets kids iqvolved and they feel thaiW' helping with More than $8,000 has been raised to dale during summer fund-raisers. Organizers hope that construction of the playground can start in May or June. "Prior to Design Day, the whole concept "That's really neat because it gets kids involved and they feel that by helping with the fund-raisers they've really helped to build thepark'' I has been lots of parents' dreams to build this playground for our kids," Zwiernikowski said. "After Design Day, our kids' dreams are going to be coming true because their dreams are the ones that are going to be put on the paper ..It's just going lo be really great to see the kids throw in their ideas. We're going to be building it for them. Our dreams are coming true because we're mak­ ing our kids happy and our kids are getting what they want. It's going to be great. The city of Hastings is going to benefit. Hope­ fully, it's going to be a fun-filled, exciring and very busy day," she said. The Design Day schedule on Monday, Sept. 30 is: • 7:45- Bob King park for site evalua­ tions. • 8:45- Architea at Northeastern. • 9:05- Team 1 leaves for Pleasantview. • 9:30- Teams 2 and 3 at Southeastern. • 10- Architea and Teams 4 and 5 at Cen­ tral. • 10:45- Team 1 at Barry County Chris­ tian School. • II to 12:30- Architect at St. Rose School to begin drawing playground. • 3:30-Children's Committee meets with architect at St. Rose. • 5-Potluck dinner for Circle of Friends committees. • 6c30-Com m uni tyg|■acting at FidbPresjj byt^^^n Church .1 • Circle of Friends VP the fund-raisers they've realty helped to build the park." Ponsetto said. ■, so many talented people and you all need to pat yourself on the back and especially you (Adam) for this day," Stadel-Manshum said. "I hope people from all walks of life ap­ preciate it (the mural) and enjoy it for as long as it lasts," Feldpausch said during an interview. He hopes to do something of a similar John Fehsenfeld of the Arts Council called the mural a 'community treasure* size again someday. "I learned so much not only about what abilities I already had. but new techniques," he said. Although he started the work with a de­ tailed plan, be said he added to the design and changed a few things, which he said were for the better. "Il was such a translation from a thumb­ nail sketch to the actual wall. "I showed myself I could do it," he said. Even though he is happy to have a sense of completion now that the mural is fin­ ished, Feldpausch said, there is some tinge of sadness that it’s over because of his at­ tachment to the project. He expressed appreciation for his wife Julie because of all the time be had to be away from home to work on the project "God bless her for supporting me," he said. The public was invited to attend the celebration of the mural's completion. Presiding at the ribbon cutting ceremony were (from left) Ann Devroy. Arts Council president; Deb Dorcy of Cinema 4. Dixie Stadel-Manshum. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce execut.ve director; Jim Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners; artist Adam Feldpausch and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1996 Tough games on tap for area teams Friday At least miracles can happen when Mickey Mouse is around There has been a lot said about Wayne Fontes’ tirade following Sunday's Detroit Lions NFL football win against those beloved Chicago Bears. Fontes apparently went after the Detroit Free Press for what he felt was an improper portrayal of himself with Mickey Mouse ears on. The Free Press had used a photo of the earful-Fontes in their Saturday newspaper along with words that weren’t written to portray Fontes as some genius coach that he isn't. The picture was taken at a charity event that Fontes had attended, so it wasn't as if the Free Press had used a publicity picture that was considered off-limits. Still, after the big 35-16 win against the Bean. Fontes felt that he needed to tell the Free Press about his displeasure. Instead. Fontes should have been talking about the victory because, as all Lions fans know, no win can be taken for granted when Fontes is at the helm. And don't make Sunday out to be some big triumph either as the Bears are no Super Bowl contender and the Lions are still in third place of the Central Division. More than likely two Central Division teams will qualify for the playoffs this year and you can make a safe bet that one of those two teams will be the Green Bay Packers. If Fontes is so upset about the Mickey Mouse comparisons, maybe he should finally do something about it — you know win a few games and maybe make this potentially good Lions squad into a Super Bowl contender. I have seen this type of media bashing before and frankly people m many different capacities often use this bashing to help cover up the truth behind the stories and put the wool over the public's eyes. Politicians are great contributors to this and movie stars and professional athletes also tend to blame the media for not making them out to be the glamorous people that they think they should be. If Fontes did not want to be seen in the Mickey Mouse ears, he shouldn't have gone lo the event and put them on. If Fontes doesn't want to read humor like the Free Press printed last Saturday, he should win a few more games. In this writer's opinion. Fontes has no one to blame but himself. •Ploeg a factor: Carla Ploeg. a graduate of Middleville High, was a factor in Centra) Michigan University's opening MAC win over Eastern Michigan University last Friday. Ploeg. a sophomore middle hitter, had 2 kills, 4 digs and 2 blocks in the 15-10. 15-7. 15-3 Chippewa victory. Ploeg now has 19 kills, 23 digs and 8 blocks in 24 games this season. CMU. now 8-3 overall, hosts Bowling Green on Friday and Toledo on Saturday. Sturdy Steps: Last Friday's visit to the Delton football game left this writer with only admiration for the Panther program. The intensity, enthusiasm, dedication and all-around leadership make this grid team one to watch as the season heats up •Still No, 5: Maple Valley s golf team still is fifth in this week's Class C golf poll. In front of Coach Mike Booher’s Lions are I. Nonh Muskegon, 2. Goodrich. 3. Lansing Catholic Central and 4. Southfield Christian. •Around the track: Bob Senneker, of Dorr, finished second al the Iowa 300 last Saturday in Cedar Rapids Iowa. It was Sennek*^- third runner-up finish at the Cedar P^pids oval. Senneker is the ASA all-time win leader with 82 victories. Dave Sensiba. of Middleville, finished sixth in the Iowa 300 and is currently fifth in the ASA point standings. Talk to you soon. With a third of the season in the books, Barry County football teams are making their marks on the current MHSAA prep regular season Three of the area's five schools are still undefeated, while two others also look to have victory chances in Week 4. To help you prepare for this Friday, here is a J-Ad look al the five local prep games scheduled for this week Hastings (0*3. 0*2) at Lowell (2-1, 1-1) The Saxons were shutout by the Vikings of Wyoming Park 21-0, while Lowell evened its O-K White record lo 1-1 with a 14-7 triumph over Zeeland last week. Lowell held the Zeeland team to just 35 total yards on offense, while Jeff Catlin gained 107 SCORING Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 46 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 36 Scott Haas (Delton) 35 Paul Finney (Delton) 30 Chns Gonser (Maple Valley) 18 Josh Ryno (Delton) 18 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 18 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 18 Joel Mittelstaedt (Maple Valley) 14 Eli Villanueva (Lakewood) 14 Nick Morrow (Delton) 12 Andy Finkbeiner (Middleville) 12 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 12 Brady Simpson (Maple Valley) 12 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 10 David Uu (Middleville) 8 Gabe Stewart (Lakewood) 8 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 6 Spencer Romp (Middleville) 6 Travis VanAlstme(Maple Valley) 6 Rob Tack (Delton) 6 Josh Richie (Hastings) 6 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 4 Mike Hands (Lakewood) 34-410 Nick Monow (Delton) 27-346 J. Thompson (M. Valley) 41-287 Scott Haas (Delton) 23-217 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 37-182 John Bauer (Lakewood) 23-176 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 8-149 Jamie James (Hastings) 30-128 Chris Gonser (M. Valley) 13-126 Brady Simpson (M. Valley) 13-119 Gabe Stewart (Lakewood) 11-91 Josh Richie (Hastings) 17-78 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 7-54 Kyle Hughes (Maple Valley) 2-47 Eli Villanueva (Lakewood) 11-25 Maple Valley's Jason Thompson has tallied 36 points and racked up 287 yards for his undefeated team. (Photo by Perry Hardin) against Zeeland Hastings Coach Jeff Keller said his team needs lo focus on holding down Lowell's running game with strong pursuit against their option. Kalanuxoo Hackett at Delton (3-0, 2-0) Hackett is coming off an emotional 37-I4 win over Galesburg-Augusta, so don't expect any cake walk for Coach Rob Heelhuis' Delton crew. Delton, though, looks solid from whatever way you slice it. The Panthers scored in every quarter a week ago and 483 yards of total offense. The only difference between Delton and the Detroit Lions is that the Panthers have a defense. Look out KVA. Me»S,~V.IIey (3-0, 1-0) Lakewood (3-0, 2-0) at Mason The Blue and Red Bulldogs of Mason won a 21-9 game against Jackson Northwest last Friday and Lakewood scored a 35-20 triumphwith Eaton Rapids. This could be a real test' at Leslie (0-1, 0-3) Maple Valley won big (50-16 over Bellevue) last Friday, but as any good coach knows one bad week can cost you a post­ season. And the Lions have too many weapons, offensively and defensively, to let that happen. Look out SMAA. Leslie lost 36-0 to Olivet a week ago. allowing the Eagles to have a field day in the process. leaders gained over 450 yards of total offense and had three backs that ran for more than., 100 yards. Middleville got its points in a 37r( 7 win over Calvin Christian in the air (2 touchdowns) and on the ground ($. touchdowns). A balanced offense and.^ relentless defense should be what Coach Jaqk' for Coach Ted Hollern's Vikings. With twt> teams that can move the ball, defense ft * usually a huge factor in the outcome. Tht Vikings had two fumble recoveries, two, interceptions. 57 first hits and 31 assists from its defense versus Eaton Rapids. Maybe" not this week, but look out Capital Circuit Middleville (1-2, 1-1) at Godwin (2-0, 3-0) Prince is hoping for from his Middleville,; team. PASSING The Panther players, coaches and fans had a lot to celebrate as their team scored 49 points a week ago. Scott Haas (Delton) 10-17-382 Andy Peabody (Lakewood) 8-11-92 T. Wawiemia (M. Valley) 5-7-81 Joey Lyons (Hastings) 7-17-66 RECEIVING Paul Fmney (Delton) 5-197 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 3-159 Joel Mittelstaedt (M. Valley) 2-58 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 4-24 Andy Finkbeiner (Middleville) 2-17 Jamie James (Hastings) 2-15 Travis VanAlstme (M. Valley) 1-15 Jerrid Velte (Hastings) 1-8 Andy Patrick (Maple Valey) 1 -5 TACKLES Panthers blast Comets 49-23 with big numbers Some big numbers were put up by Delton High’s football team last week during a 49­ 23 triumph over Kalamazoo Christian. •The first big number was 483 which was the total of offensive yards the Panthers collected in the air and on the ground. Delton ran for 364 yards with Jason Stampfler gaining 149 of those on 8 carries and quarterback Scott Haas had 108 more on 7 running attempts. •The second group of big numbers were 65. 50. 35. 34 and 52. That was not a winning lottery number, but rather the yards gained on certain Panther touchdowns. Stampfler ran 65 yards for a first quarter score. Haas threw 50 yards to receiver Paul Finney for paydirt in the second quarter, 35 yards was covered on another touchdown from Haas to Finney in the second. Josh Ryno caught a 34-yard Haas scoring pass in the third quarter and Stampfler finished off the scoring in the fourth with a 52-yard touchdown run. See PANTHERS continued on page 13 Vikings put clamps on Saxons Senior Jamie James highlighted the offensive statistics with 70 yards rushing on 11 attempts. Senior quarterback Joey Lyons was I -of-6 throwing the ball for 8 yards, an 8-yard reception by senior ughtend Jcmd Velte The Saxons will battle the Red Arrows this Friday in O-K White action at Lowell High Chad Stopher (Delton) 43 Gabe Stewart (Lakewood) 37 Ed Youngs (Hastings) 34 Dustin Green (Delton) 34 Lucus WiHcutt (Maple Valley) 27 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 27 Chad Coenen (Hastings) 26 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 25 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 23 Rodey Wager (Hastings) 21 Ryan Klahn (Lakewood) 20 Chris Marlow (Delton) 19 Ron Spurgis (Lakewood) 19 Eric Goldsmith (Delton) 18 Charlie Everett (Lakewood) 18 Eric Carlson (Hastings) 15 Wyoming Park scored a touchdown in each of the first three quarters and Hastings had problems getting its offense in motion during a 21-0 Wyoming Park victory at Johnson Field last Friday. Hastings. 0-3 overall and O-2 in the O-K White, managed eight first downs in the game. 128 rushing yards and had four big penalties that cost them 35 yards ♦ • INTERCEPTIONS Scott Haas (Delton) 3 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 3 Steve Aldrich (Lakewood) 1 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 1 Paul Finney (Delton) 1 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 1 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 1 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 1 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 1 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 1 •If football coaches do not report updated statistics, players totals remain what they were the previous week Lakewood's Mike Hanna leads Barry County in scoring (48 points) and rushing, q (410 yards) in the first three weeks of the '96 prep football season. (Photo by.-,g Shelly Sulser) Wright win in Classic Leading after the first day by less than a pound, two-time Classic runner-up Randy Ramsey, of Battle Creek, and Jim Wright, of Hastings, cranked a 7-bass limit by 9 a.m. and culled another limit by 11 a m Thar two-day total of 17.97 pounds bested their closest competitors by more than 5 pounds. For winning the Classic, held in the St. Joseph River in Mishawaka. Ind., the local anglers received a SI7,000 1996 Champion 171 bass boat. 90 H.P. Mercury Outboard, a Trailmastcr Custom Trailer and a Motorguidc Bow Electric with Lowrance Electronics. The 25 teams that competed in this year's Championship hailed from a three-stale area. A total of 136 bass were caught during the event with all 136 being released. Other local anglers who competed in the Classic were Terry Tobias, of Dowling. Vaughn Milix of Delton, and the Hastings pair of Kacy McDonald and Jack Homing. Tobias finished eighth with his partner Scott Seckbach, of Battle Creek (6.85 pounds). Mills and his partner took 12th (5.68 pounds). McDonald and Homing were 16th (4.78 pounds). -d 8 'I • id J >: SH r 12 H < a - 'A �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 26, 1996 - Page 13 ith win over SMAA foe Bellevue PANTHERS, continued from page 10 Other Delton scores were a 13-yard jaunt by Haas in the first quarter and a 6-yitrd scamper by Nick Morrow in the third stanza •The final big number was recorded by senior Imcbacker Chad Stopher who made 21 tackles along with 2 quarterback sacks. Delton's defense also had a fumble recovery from Haas and an interception by Finney. With the numbers Delton put up last Friday. Coach Rob Heethuis has to be quite optimistic heading into this week's home game versus Hackett The Panthers arc now 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Pan of Delton's success is from the players who do not score the points, but rather give the team the time and the room to score the points "I have to give a lot of credit to our defensive line." Heethuis said. "They did an outstanding job." uenon s quarterback Scott Haas (38) scoots past the Kalamazoo Christian defense for a first quarter touchdown in last week's Panther win. Erica Krolik (25) goes underneath a Bellevue defender and aims at the basket during the Lady Lions home win. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County Don’t wait any longer for that new car or boat! You can buy now and pay later. W|||| The great Old Kent Loan Sale ^j||| is underway. WHAT A DEAL FOR YOU! Wj Take out a loan and make no payments until 1997.* BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! W 1 Save an extra 1/2% on the interest ’ rate when you sign up for Automatic Payment with a Preference Checking Account. HURRY IN OR CALL TODAY! OLD KENT • Musi apply and be approved Appi.es to all personal loans, installment loans ercept purchase money mongages, lines 01 “ me^rty oTstudent loahs interest charges will accrue from me date ol the loan Not valid with any other otter Umned time otter COLD KENT BANK 1996 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1996 Soccer Saxons not having the best of luck SCORING (Ava.) Joni Daniels (Lakewood) 24 Dawn Stine (Maple Valley) 18 Crystal Miller (Delton) 15 Rachel Young (Hastings) 14.5 Jami Schrock (Lakewood) 11.2 Jennie Doyle (Middleville) 10.8 Holly Stap (Delton) 10 Jennifer Nielsen (Lakewood) 9.2 Abby DeHoog (Lakewood) 8 4 Katie Weaver (Middleville) 8 Janette Jennings (Hastings) 7.3 Virginia Jennings (Hastings) 7.3 Stacie Gons (Maple Valley) 7.25 REBOUNDING Joni Daniels (Lakewood) 55 Jennifer Nielsen (Lakewood) 37 T. Schondelmayer (Middleville) 33 Rachel Young (Hastings) 30 Jenna Shook (Middleville) 30 Dawn Stine (Maple Valley) 19 Erin Booher (Maple Valley) 17 ASSISTS (AvflJ Tracy Schondelmayer (Middleville) 4 Erin Booher (Maple Valley) 3 Abby DeHoog (Lakewood) 2.8 Jennie Doyle (Middleville) 2.5 Janette Jennings (Hastings) 2.5 T-K’s third quarter the key A 22-point third quarter and contributions from a handful of players made Middleville's vanity squad a 54-33 winner over Godwin Tuesday in prep basketball action. Leading 23-17 at half. Coach Jim Sprague s Lady Trojans came out firing in the third using defensive pressure and hot hands from their shooters to put away the Godwin squad. Katie Weaver scored 20 points. Jennie Doyle tallied 9 markers and Tracy Schondelmayer and Jenna each added 6 points for Middleville. Doyle also contributed 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Schondelmayer had 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The Lady Trojans, now 3-2 and 1-2 in the O-K Blue, will host Calvin Christian tonight. It was not the best of weeks for Hastings' varsity soccer team. The Saxons lost a 2-1 overtime match to O-K White foe Zeeland on Sept. 19. but that was not the worst of it. Coach Doug Mepham's Saxon squad had lo play the overtime with 10 players due to a penalty that was called against them. And Hastings had a goal called back and a penalty shot of its own that would have given the blue and gold the victory. Zeeland scored a goal in the first half to go up 1-0 before Casey King evened things up. King scored the tie breaker, the 10th of his season, in the second half and sending the contest into overtime. The Saxons registered 15 shots on the Zeeland goal, while the Zeeland team collected 20. Saxon goalkeeper Mark Arens made 5 saves to help keep Hastings in the soccer match. On Sept. 24. the bad luck continued for the Saxons. Hastings lost a 2-0 contest to East Grand Rapids with Andrew Vyn scoring both of the goals. “Hastings had at least 6 point-blank shots, including a penalty kick that went directly over the net." Mepham said. "We had 21 shots to East's 17, but couldn't finish. We're having a tough time putting the ball into the net." Hastings will get a chance to turn thingaround tonight at Forest Hills Central. Lakewood out-shot Mason collected 20 shots-on-goal and Lakewood managed just 6 as the Bulldogs won a 6-0 contest on Tuesday at Lakewood. With the loss, the Vikings fall to 2-5-3 on Hastings' Casey King (17) battles an East Grand Rapids defender in Tuesday's O-K White matchup at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the season. Middleville goes 2-1-0 The Trojans (7-3-1. 2-1) enjoyed a stretch of three games without a defeat last week. On Sept. 16 Middleville beat Wayland 4-0 with Brian Bergakker. Jason Klinge. Nathan DeBoer and Dean Laansma scoring the goals Chris Niles notched his second shutout as Middleville's goalkeeper. Middleville hosted West Ottawa on Sept. 18 and came 'jack from being down 3-0 to collect a 3-3 tie. Laansma and Klinge scored the first two goals and David Botwinski booted in the equalizer with 30 left. The week concluded with a 5-0 shutout against Godwin. Tom Piccione. Jason Cowham. Scott Evans, Bergakker and Botwinski tallied the Trojan goals. Niles and Lucas Holwerda combined on the shutout. JV ties Zeeland Maple Valley's Stacie Goris (11) heads up court as players from both teams look on during Tuesday's hoop battle. JV shoot to 5-1 Two wins against O-K White foes gave Hastings* junior varsity basketball team a 5­ 1 record overall and 2-0 in conference play. The JV squad beat Hudsonville 57-39 on Sept. 17 and then won against Wyoming Park 43-30 on Sept. 19. Sara Allerding scored 19 points and pulled down 9 rebounds versus Hudsonville. Amy Saxons swing at H.C.C. Hastings' boys golf team placed second out of three teams al a conference match held at the Hastings Country Club last Thursday. Wyoming Park won the match with a 156. Hastings carded a 162 and Lowell was third with a 183. Jason Hanman. of Wyoming Park, shot a blistering four under par 32 for medalist honors. Steven Obreiter led the Saxons with a 38. Jon Lawrence had a 40 and Jason Fuller. Adam Gee and Don Smith all carded 42s. Hastings is now 4-5 in conference matches Trojans win again Middleville's golf team scored a 166 on Monday to beat Spring Lake (167) and Calvin Christian (171) at the Spring Lake Country Club. Coach Bemic Weller’s team "came up big" once again with scores of 40 by Dom Ronchetti. 41 by Alex Middleton. 42 by Adam Seifen and 43 by Josh Sturm. Ronchetti's score was his lowest of the season. Spring Lake's Ben Cox was the medalist with a round of 38. Middleville's junior varsity team beat Lowell 186-190 on Tuesday with Ryan Lenanz leading the way with a 44. Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER can...945-9554 Songe; tallied 9 points and made 5 assists and Jill Williams grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 6 assists. The team had 28 steals, with Leah Pumford also swipping 5. Allerding and Erica Fulmer each scored 10 points in the win over Wyoming Park, while Fulmer also grabbed 9 rebounds. Leah Pumford was the steal leader with 5 steals. YMCA NEWS Friday Family Fun Night On Sept. 27, from 6:45-8:45 p.m.. the YM­ CA will be holding its first family fun night of the fall season. There will be volleyball, basketball, old time movies, crafts and roller­ skating (be sure to bring your own skates or rollerblades) The cost is $2 per person with a maximum fee of $5 per family. Crafts cost 25 cents each. Tail Football for 3-6th Graders Youth on Monday and Wednesdays, at the Hastings Middle School fields, can still par­ ticipate in the YMCA Tail Football program. The program is run from 3:15-4:15 p.m. 3/4 graders play on Mondays and 5/6 graders on Wednesdays. The program begins Sept. 16 and ends on Oct. 23. There is no cost for the program and participants may join at any time. Preregistration is not required. Wrestling Clink Monday through Friday, on Oct. 28-Nov. 1. youth in grades 3-6 will be able to par­ ticipate in a wrestling clinic, supervised by Mike Goggins, Hastings Middle School wrestling coach. The program will run for one week at the Hastings Middle School from 3:15-5:00 p.m. The cost for the program is S15 and sponsorships are available upon re­ quest. Pre-registration is required by sending in the registration form, obtained at the YM­ CA office, by Oct. 18. Cross Country Clink Boys and Girls in grades 6-8th. can still register for the cross country clinic. The pro­ gram runs Tuesdays and Thursdays until Oct. 24. from 3:30-4:30 p.m., at tlx Hastings Middle School. The cost is S15 per person. There are sponsorships available upon re­ quest. To register participants must contact the YMCA for a registration sheet. HASTINGS Varsity Jackets blue & gold school logo design Items now on sale at: Mid Lakes Screen Printins, Active Wear & Tanning Salon 121 E. Orchard. Delton 616-623-8340 Sean Fortier scored the Saxon goal in a 1 ■ 1 tie against Zeeland in junior varsity soccer action on Sept. 19. Fortier's score came on an assist by Jerad Crump. Hastings had 10 shots-on-goal in the game, while Zeeland registered 18. On Sept. 12, the Saxons won 6-0 over Northview. Steve Storrs and Fortier each had 2 goals and Curt Norris and Kyle Winkler booted in 1 goal apiece. Storrs and Matt Bradley each assisted on 2 of the goals. Hastings had 32 shots-on-goal. Goalkeeper Dan Deming and defensemen Dustin Humphrey. Michael Courtright and David Parker played solid games in the shutout victory. The junior varsity soccer team lost to East Grand Rapids on Tuesday night 3-0. Sth graders split Lakeview provided the competition for the eighth grade basketball teams at Hastings on Sept. 19 with the blue team winning 24-19 and the gold squad coming short in a 29-18 decision. Liz King, Jennifer Cook and Kara Me Keough each scored 6 points to lead the blue team. For the gold, Cathy Anderson tallied 8 points, while Kate Noteboom grabbed 13 rebounds. 7th graders active The seventh grade basketball teams split with Lakewood, with the blue team winning 12-6 and the gold team falling by a 16-14 score. Stephanie Courtright scored 6 of her 8 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Saxons' blue team. Kate Martisius also pulled down 8 rebounds in the winning effort. Liz Nida had 8 points and 6 rebounds, while Angie Eggers added 6 points for Hastings' gold team. Both teams lost to Lakeview the following night, with the blue team losing 22-10 and the gold team falling 26-22. Stephanie Courtright scored 10 points and had 6 steals for the Blue squad. Angie Eggers also tallied 10 points for the gold squad. Antique Collectible Sale Oct. 3rd, 4th & 5th Country Victorian Antiques 7770 East. D£. Ave., Richland, Michigan For more information call (616) 629-9631 or (616) 948-8442 $0^ Middleville and West Ottawa players cross paths in an attempt to get at the ball kv varsity soccer action last week. (Photo by Perry Hardin) s LEGAL NOTICES HOTMX OF MORTGAGE FOftECLOSUftE SAL£ Defoult ho* occurred in the conditions of o morfgoge mode by DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. INC., o Michigan corporation (the ■■Mortgagor"). to the COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN (the "Mortgagee) having It* principal office at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. doted February 26. 1988. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on March 25. 1988 in Liber 464. Pages 26. 27 ond 77 A (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare ond hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortoge due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen and 93/100 Dollars ($395,813.93). No suit or proceeding at low has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in the Mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and oil legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by low. ond oil taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east en­ trance of the Barry County Courthouse located in City of Hastings. Michigan on Thursday, October 24. 1996. at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and ore described u» follows: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 6. Town 1 North Range 9 West, described os o strip of land 166 feet in width, being 33 feet on the Easterly side and 133 feet on the Westerly side of the centerline of the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway as formerly located over ord across the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of said Section 6. said strip of land being 528 feet in length, more or less, measured along the centerline of said main track in a Southerly direction from the centerline of Maple Street os laid out in the original town plot of Delton, to a point which is 240 feet, more or less. Northerly of the East line ol Grove Street measured along the centerline of said main track, containing on area of 1.91 ocres, more or less, ond being land deeded heretofore to the Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Railway by two deeds recorded in Liber 50 of Deeds, page 400. and in Liber 57 of Deeds, page 62. Borry County. Records, Barry Township. Borry County. Michigan, excep­ ting. however, the following parcels of land, towit: Excepted Parcel No. I: Starting ot the Northeast corner of the above described land, thence Westerly along the centerline of Maple Street 75 feet: thence Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly line of the above described land. 100 feet, thence Southeasterly to a point 69 feet Westerly parallel with Maple Street from the Easterly line of »he above described land ond being 120 feet South of the place of beginning of this excepted parcel; thence Easterly 69 feet parallel with Maple Street to the Easterly line of said above described land; thence Northeasterly along the Easterly line of '4| said above described land. 120 feet to the place of beginning of this excepted parcel. Excepted Parcel No. 2: Also excepting the Southerly 149 feet of the lc*d first above described. .Excepted Parcel No. 3: A parcel of land which to port of the old Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway right of wayln the plot of Delton, described os follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 27 of the Plat of Delton, thence South 89 degrees East 40.00 foot; thence South 23 degrees 52 minutes West 95.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees West 30.35 foot; thence Northeasterly along the Easterly side'of said Lof 27. also on the curving right of way of sdid roilrood, a distance of 91.65 feet; the groat chard of said curve bears North 13 degrees 15 minutes East for 91.65 loot to the point of beginning of this excepted parcel. Excepted Parcel 4: A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town I North. Range 9 West, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing-ot the Northeast corner of a parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Rongq 9 West, described as follows: A strip of land 166 fpet in width being 33 feet on the Easterly side and 133 feet on the Westerly side of the centerline ol the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Soginow Railway as formerly located over and across the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 ’of said Section 6. said strip ol land being 528 feet in length, more or less, measured along the centerline of said main frock in a Southerly direc­ tion from the centerline of Mople Street os laid owl in the original Town Plat of Delton containing about 1 91 acres of land, thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes West along the centerline of Maple Street os lo»d out in the Original Plat of Delton. 75.00 feet, thence Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly line of the above described land and along the orc of o 3 degree curve to the right chord bear­ ing South 19 degrees 6 minutes 35 seconds West 34.70 feet to the Southerly right of way of sdid Mople Street ond the place of beginning, thente continuing Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly line of the above described land ond along the arc of o 3 degree curve to the right, chord bearing South 16 degrees 33 minutes 30 seconds West 65 30 feet, thence North 11 degrees 22 minutes 25 seconds East 63.95 feet to a point on the Southerly right of way of said Maple Street, said point be^tg North 89 degrees 20 minutes West 6.00 feet from the place ol beginning, thence South 89 degrees^) minutes East 6.00 leet to the place of beginning. Subject to existing highways, easements, dnd rights-of-woy of record: together with all fke tenements, hereditaments. ond appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice ts further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from >he date of sole. Dated September 26. 1996 THE COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN Mortgagee 3 Timothy Hillegcnds WARNER NORCROSS 8 JUDO LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street N W Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 2489 (616)732 2000 (10/TY) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 26, 1996 — Page 15 Bowling SCORES: Saxon runners take on Lowell Recreation Bowling League J3 10, Barry Automotive :Cry«al Clear Water ' ; Fairchild Oil 7; Freeport Elevator 4 and Center Excavating 2. Games and Series — L. Brummel 507; D McKelvey 507; R and J. Zink 243-523. P.M. 11-1; Lifestyles iye and Eye Sprrtalim II ­ 7-5; ; Mills Landing 9-3; H A S Machine I Parties Iley Realty 64. Friendly Home b 5-7; Nashville Chiropractic 6-6; 5-7; Varney s Stables 5-7; Pharmacy 3-9; Vacant 0-12. Games and Series — K Sutfin S. Pennington 176-481; B. Johnson M. Matson 163-477; D. Seeber B. Estep 166-452; R. Murphy F. Girrbach 156-446; L. Yoder R. Reichard 167-410; T. Case J. George 145-366; M. Haywood G. Otis 167; Y. Markley 166: B. J. Leo 161; C. Parsons 160; J. 141; C. Pruden ■on 144; P. Frederickson Fn E. Ulrich 461 Bowierettea .Dorothy’s Hair Styling 7-1; Carlton Center Excavating 6-2; Kent Oil 5-3; ** * ’In­ Hecker 3-5; D.J. Electric 2-6; Bennett In- L. Elliston L. Dawe 174-449; K. Fowler M. Garber 181-489; H. Coenen S. Grinage 165-456; J. Hamilton 300479; E. Ulrich 168-448. 1*9-538; Friday Moooe Mixed 9uda Wiggle 11; Gutter Gang 10; Four Service 8; Gillom Com. 7; Working Const. 7; Ten Pirn 6; Big O‘s 5; Ramblers 4K; Heads Out 4fc; Odd Balls 4; Three Ponies 4; Iter Stan 3; Laie Comen 3; Roaco’s 3; Get 185-526; 203-586; J87-492, 195-560; 182-518; 173-479; E. Keeler 212-563; B. Madden J. Barnum 237-604; T. Ramey J. Bartimus 197-528; T. Rainwater W. Brodock 202-515; B. Ripley D Keillor 210-564; B. Keillor F. Wilks 148-396. F; G. Seton 173; C. Purdum Sr. 219; M. teky 194; S Gillom 215; J. Service 199. *14-513; S. Smith 181-473; M. 268-447; K Zimmerman 131-384. Wilks Keillor 144; S. Sanborn 181; J. Madden 180; >; Sean 169; R. Brummel 154. Thursday Angete k Mills Landing 11-5; Hastings Bowl 11-5; Red Dogs 11-5; Srylea-R-Us 10-6, Riveraada. Cemetery 8M-7M; Nashville Chiro 8-8; MeUuca Inc 7-9; NAPA Giris 7-9; At­ mosphere Anna! 6M»-9M»; Outboard Inn 5-11; 292; D. Staines 187; S Sanborn 172; S. San­ fern 167; D. Seeber 155; L Potter 168, T. &ya 161-451; P. Fisher 179; S. Grinnage T76-480; P. Arends 167-470; J. Hurless 196-523; D. Snider 171-460; B Moody 202-538; D. Feldkamp 147; C. McGinn .459-412; S. Dunn 168-465; K. Farr 179*. S. ; Greenfield 200-540; M Martin 153-388; I. I Smith 133; K. Leinaar 149-408; B. Cuddahee J ‘ D6; P Guy 190; C Hurless 141-391. Monday Mixers Deweys Auto Body ll-l; Kelleys Keglers *^-3; Three Ponkn Tack 7-5; Green Chics 7-5; Michekib 6-6; Rowdie Giris 6-6; Girrbachs 5#-6%; T.M. Lames 5-7; Hastings Bowl -,^8; Mr. Braces 4-8; Brians Tire 4-8; Hanbder Tours 3V4-84. H Good Games and Series — A. Hall 171-457; K Keeler 173-474; V. Carr 173-489; S. VanDenburg 190-516; V. PierJda 204-535; M. Kill 176-456; D. Hutchins ^466; M. Meehan 143; S. Nash 174; N. ctaneroy 154; S. Vandenberg 153; J. ^Carpenter 171; R. Bennett 150; D. James *121-466. , t Thursday A.M. /..Valley Realty 14-2; Bosley 10tt-5tt; Lefidoven 10-6; Question Marks 10-6; LeHarves •♦-7; Varneys 7V6-8to; Hastings Bowl 6-10; **t>cky Shots 6-10; Hummers 4-12; Early i3Mris 3-5. FT Good Games and Series — S. Lambert -431-462; S. Salazar 186-464; B Estep •,468-457; D. Olmsted 151-422; L. Jackson •-158-417; I. Ruthniff 160433; D. Collier • 08-368. M Steinbrecher 128-355; S. ritaKr 109-313; M Bell 110-304; K. Thomason 187; C. Stuart 168; P. Fisher 151; LX McKeough 147; M. Dull 142; S. Waters I-123; V Kincade 141; K. Walker 114; S. Womens High Gaines and Series — K. Sutfin 224-501; A. Hubbell 193-496; D. Viccen 181-458; S. Craven 151-420; M. Simpson 145-401; L. Cout* 119-315; M. Snyder 204; L. Davis 196; S. Sanborn 185; V. Miller 160; B James 134; J. Dezess 124. Mens High Games and Series — R. Con­ ley 245-624; K. Lambeth 191-535; B Barkhuff 208-512; R Snyder III 181-502; D Wordell 191-489; B. Falconer 175-488; R. Snyder II 190-487; J. Davis 192-454; J. Eye 180-443; D Seeber 150-438; S. Sanborn 244; C. VanHouien 214; D Vickers 190; S. Krallman 190; B Rentz 189; B. Drayton 181; B. Hubbell 168; T. James 163. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 9-3; Lockshop 8-4; Pin Seekers 7-5; Viking 7-5; Modeller Graphics 7-5; Hastings Bowlers 7-5; Woodmansee Sawmill 6-6; Advanced Commercial Printing 5-7; Flexfib 2-10; Bye 2-10. Mens High Games & Series M. Christensen 152; J. Patten 179-536; G. Snyder 202. Womens High Games & Series D. Service 175-481;C. O’Keefe 156-428; C. Keller 147; B. Nomi 178. Rockers get HYAA football victory The third and fourth grade Rockers came away with a 13-0 shutout over Marshall last Saturday. Brandon Johnson carried in 2 touchdowns and Justin Newton scored on a 2-point The defense took charge in this game with key plays being turned in by Zach Fay, Astin King. Rusty Burgdof. Brad Pelke. Justin Newton and Brandon Johnson, Newton had a fumble recovery in the contest. 5th and 6th grade Wolverines 6 Coldwater 0 The only score came on a touchdown pass from Dustin Bowman to Tom Rouse. The defense played solidly with strong efforts from Joey Aspinall, BJ. Buehler, Jerry Edmonds and Caleb Case. Pennfield 14 Bad Bombers 0 Pennfield played a very tough defensive game, holding the Bombers to under 50 yards rushing. Blaise Stanhope and James Kimmel recovered fumbles and Lonnie Rambin. Josh Bailey, Dereck Burandt, Matt DeBoer, Daniel Blair and Bryan Main also contributed to the strong defensive effort. ■T Bulldoga 0 Hastings’ Charissa Shaw blew past the field, winning the girls race over Lowell by more than a half minute on Sept. 18. Shaw won the race in 20:29, while Lowell’s Annie Oesch was second is 21:05. Kristen Schlachter was third overall with a 23:20 and Katie Wood look seventh in 25:15 also for the Saxons. Lowell won the girls event 25-32. Lowell also captured the boys race, winning 18-43. Tim Rounds was Hastings' top finisher finishing fourth in 18:06. Ryan Rude was sixth, crosring the finish line in 18:21. Middleville also at Lowell Middleville's girls finished sixth with 129 points and its boys placed eighth with 208 points at the Lowell Invitational on Saturday. Jesse Davis was second for the girls in 20:02. Lindsey Thornton was 14th in 21:45, Alice Maison finished in 22:47. Melody Allore ended in 24:22 and Holly Pitt crossed the finish line in 24:52. All five were personal bests Ryan Hcssclink was tops for the boy's team with a 11th place 17:41. Matt Eaton Finished in 18:33, Dendel Craven rm the race in 19:45, Don Mello had a personal best in 19:48 and Brad Blashkiw finished in 20:30. No. 1 still undefeated Lakewood’s No. 1 singles player, Paige Foley improved her record to a perfect 14-0 with another win on Monday. Foley defeated her opponent from Portland 6-2. 6-1 to extend her unbeaten streak. Lakewood, however, lost the home match to Portland 7-1. The Vikings, now 2-5, face Okemos al home today. Hamilton S Middleville 3 Winners for the Trojans in last Wednesday's match were Wright (7-6,6-3). Sarah Cordts and Frost (64,6-3) and Parks and Herring (7-6,64). Wright had lo comefrom-bchind in her match to finally win out at No. I singles. Middleville 4 Kenowa Hills 4 Middleville received the tie with Wright (64. 6-3). Bremer (6-1, 6-0). Julie Cordis (7-3. 6-2) and Parks and Herring (6-3. 6-2) all notching wins. The only threat of a score came in the fourth quarter when Pennfield broke away for a 40 yarder that was slopped by Lucas Covey. Bryan Lee. Aaron Snider, Justin Malik, Chad Ferguson, Covey. Bruce Carpenter. Andrew Ferguson, Brandon Barcroft and Justin Lambert led the defense. 7th grade WANTED: COACHES DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Is now hiring coaches for the 1996-97 school year. JV Cheerleading Coach - Winter and Varsity Basebail Coach ■ Spring. Make application to Ms. Karen Leinaar, Athletic Director. Middleville's Lindsey Thornton not only ran well at the Lakewood Invitational last week, but also finished 14th overall at the Lowell Invitational on Saturday. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) "A Woman's Place is".... •stt vi - atthe4th Armual 1 Barry County Women's Festival • Saturday, October 19, 1996 • 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hastings High School This year's Keynote Speaker is: INTRODUCING po*ws."OIUI|[ Ruth Butler of the Grand Rapids Press — Over 50 workshops — 1-800-335-0798 First 25 homeowners to go online receive 3 months Free service Pick up your Festival Registration Booklet at Pennock Hospital, Libraries, Banks, Beauty Shops, Physician's Offices, and other locations throughout Barry County. r-Carney 113; S. Teunnesen 110. Senior Citizens \ Kuempel 9-3; Brodock 8-4; Snyder 8-4; -Otis 8-4; Jesick 7-5; Nash 6U-5U; Schlachter -6-6; Friend 6-6; Moucoulis 6-6; Vrogindewey • 5-7; Lethcoc 5-7; Calvin 5-7; Woodmansee f>7; Brewer 4%-7%; Hall 4-8: Richardson K Good Games and Series — G. Potter P155-428; P. Snyder 172-433; C Trumbull Lm5; M. Matson 166-450; B. Vrogindewey M49; B. Estep 176-451; B. Hathaway F773-490; D. Keller 182; L. Friend 156; M. [‘Dull 142; S. Pennington 169-506; B. Moore 160; G. Denny 154; R. Kingsley 182-473; W. I Woodmansee 175-503; W. Birman 174-496; LWm Mallacoate 181-501; B. Terry 200-559; R Schlachter 236-601; G. Young 139-382; J. kMuider 148-389; H. Service 183-511; W. FBrodock 197-470; A. Brewer 152-424. Sunday Night Mixed Short N Sweet 9*3. Thunder Alley 8-4; 2x4 8-4; Beginners Plus 8^; Rednecks rTasmaniac s 7-5; B.S.ers 6-6; Diehards Runarounds 6-6; Bowling Buddies Friends 66; S & S 64; Q & B Assoc. Fearsome 4 5-7; DAN Mortgage (Danger Zone 3-9; Get Along Gang 3-9. 7-5; 6-6; 6-6; 5-7; 4-8; CREDIT UNION HELP WANTED Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union needs a Member Service Representative The indhridual selected wiB be the one who is well versed in working with the pub­ lic. has great cash handing abilities, and is computer Ker­ ala Our MSRs start at So.75 per hour and raceve an eval­ uation at six months and at one year. If you have the qual­ ifications and thnk you can give our members the level ol service they deserve, send your resume to: THORNAPPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION P.O. Box 289 Hastings, Michigan 49058-0289 Attention: MA or atop by our office at: 202 East Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings and complete an employment application Fill out the registration form in the back of the z- booklet and mail it today to: Barry County Women's Festival P.O. Box 68 Middleville, Michigan 49333 or call 945-4193 for information. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 26. 1996 • Adonis D Manrique. 18. of Kansas City. Mo, was sentenced to probation and 60 days in jail with credit for 33 days served for carrying a concealed weapon. He will be discharged from probation after he is released from jail. COURT NEWS: A Delton man was sentenced lo probation and jail as part of a plea agreement after he pleaded guilty lo fourth-degree criminal sex­ ual conduct. John H Freed. 45. of 6400 Keller Road, was given five years probation with the first 12 months in jail and credit for 21 days. He was also ordered to pay $500 in costs and SI.000 in fines, monthly probation over­ sight fees and to participate in mental health counseling. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Mc­ Neil said. "It is difficult to lessen the impact of what | Freed) did to" the victim “ McNeil told the court the victim told him counseling was a priority as he recommended a suspended jail sentence of 12 months to "give Mr Freed a capacity to understand what he has done." McNeil said the sentence gave Freed "a substantial safeguard" to con­ tinue to work and gain counseling, and that if he should fail probation, he could be given 16 to 24 months in prison At that time, the victim leaned to talk to McNeil and he told the court she "is of the opinion jail time is appropriate, based on our discussions and knowledge of how peo­ ple have been victimized by sex offenses and so is asking the court to impose jail time, which is contrary to the agreement." Circuit Judge James Fisher asked Freed if he wished to withdraw his guilty pleas in light of the new request, but Freed declined. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Freed. "To be honest with you. it would seem fairer to sentence you to five to ten years in prison " Fisher told Freed his actions were "terri­ ble." and "disgusting." He told Freed. "I hope you appreciate how much grief and trouble you've caused for everyone." In other Circuit Court business Thursday: Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 / arm II atilt d l//\<< llaiit'tHix ISO PLUS BUSHELS OF Balboa rye for sale. 616-698-8025 WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948-4094. RENT-A-TENT. For your next party, wedding, reunion, etc. rent a 20x20 for $99.00. Includes delivery, set-up and take-down. Call us al Bany County Rental, 945-5588. (YOUR EVENT IS OUR SPECIALTY) Heal I \lah ANTRIM COUNTY: 10.01 beautifully wooded acres. Remote hunting and campsite spot. Next to County land. Electricity, bulldozed driveway and cleared campsite. $17,900, $500 down, $220/mo, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company. 1-800-968-3118 Stlllt/llt'X ALLEGAN ANTIQUE M ARKET: Sunday, September 29, ram or shine, 300 exhibitors. A great selection of antiques. Don’t miss this last big show of 1996. Located at the fairgrounds right in Allegan, Michigan, 7:30am to 4:30pm.__________ OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: Any size or condi­ tion. 1-800-443-7740 /• or Reni FIRE YOUR LANDLORD, own your home for less than rent. Move right in one of the 13 furnished model homes. 2.3 A 4 bedroom, no closing costs, as little as 5% down. Yankee Springs Manufactured Home Community and Sales. Close to Gun Lake. Call 795-9700, LAKE ODESSA: Spacious 2 bedroom apartment. $600 a month, includes all utilities. 792-2350____________________ NEED INSIDE STORAGE? Boats, motorhomes, autos, motorcycles. Located in Middle­ ville. Call 616-365-0583 THORNAPPLE LAKE FRONT. 1 bedroom mobile home, Oct. 1-June 1. $350rino. plus utilities. 616-878-1319 Ihtxtllhxx St ITtfCX ASPHALT SEAL COATING, A crack icpair. Drive-ways A parting lots, 20 years experi­ ence. Willie Murray. 517-852-2308_______________ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: For Sale: Stainless steel hot dog stand, with umbrella. Runs by propane and has a trailer hitch, place for hot dogs, chili and soda pop. Make money at fka mark­ ets, balloon fests, and football games. Good condition, $2600. (616)965-2882_______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property* Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can helpl’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-899-968-2221 Free consultation._________________ INTERNET - 89.95/MO LOCAL to Hastings, Battle Creek, Ionia, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Call (616) 945-3045 or see http://www.bitco.com________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, cal! Steve’s Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion al ckaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TRIM A ’PAPER BY MARIJO. Interior painting, wallpapering, and porches. “Full service or sweat equity." 945-9712 or 1-800-270-7294 x0003______________________ STEEL BUILDING SALES or construction. Huge profit poten­ tial. Exampk: 21X30 building for $2,889. Dealer discount cost. Manufacturer awarding dealer­ ship soon. (303) 759-3200 Ext. 53(10 Rccrtaiioii 1992 YAMAHA YZ25O: excel km condition. $2000, 758-3363 after 6pm HI! PM MISSY! I am 9 months old. I’m part Lab, Dalmation, and Chow. 1 need a good home. Call 616-721-3114, after 4pm, ask for Tammy._____________ REGISTERED MALE Basset hound for sale. $250. 623-4192 Mobile lloiin \ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until October 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. ( Iillllllllllin \ util <s “IT’S CIDER TIME FESTI­ VALS"....HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS/PIONEER PARK. Watch cider made I anti­ que water powered press. Musk, Good Food, Appk Dumplings / much more every weekend through October 26!! PLUS: Sept 28 /29: Civil War Re enactment OcL 5/6 - Mountain Men Encampment Oct 12/13 Guided Tours /10 room Victor­ ian "Bowen House" - Mills Living Quarters. Bring Cameras. $3.00 adults, $1.00 kids. 11am4pm. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Part. 795-7530 ONEIDA FIELD MARKET PRESENTS our Fall recreation­ al market, Sept 28-29. Saturday, 10-6, Sunday, 10-5. Antique*/ collectibles, aru/crafts, busi­ ness, AUCTION, straw maze, wagon rides, great food, and entertainment GRANDMA’S PUMPKIN PATCH, opens providing ornamental corn, broom com, gourds, pumpkins, com stalks, and straw bales for your Fall decorating enjoyment 3 miles <-st of Grand Ledge on Benton Road. (517)-627-7114. P.O. Box 406, Grand Ledge, 48837-0406 / or Salt 3 PIECE LIVINGROOM OVI'Fl 1, includes sofa, love scat and chair, "brand new". 1 week old, will sell for $275. 1-517-699-4148_____________ 3 WHEEL BICYCLE, good condition, $60. 945-4832 BEAUTIFUL WHITE & GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath, includes mattress, 1 week old, cost $600. sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 BEDROOM OUTFIT “SOLID WOOD", 7 pieces including Queen mattress set excellent condition. $350 or best offer. 1-517-699-4148 KING SIZE SPINE-O-PEDIC Finn Mattress Set with Deluxe Frame A beautiful Cherry head­ board, “Very Clean" asking $200. 1-517-676-6414________ LAKE ODESSA: 4 bedroom spacious home, country setting. 792-2350___________________ QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS SET, “Sealy Posturpedk”, 1 month old, deluxe model, cost $850, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148_____________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC KING SIZE luxury firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 1 month old, cost $1300, sacrifice $350. 1-517-699-2251 !!!SUPER NINTENDO FOR SALE!!! Includes: 1 year old SNES, 2 controllers, 1 ultra programmable controller, over $600 in GAMES!!!, Game Genie Code-Breaker. Every­ thing in PERFECT CONDI­ TION and less than one year old! $400 o.b.o. (616>948-9006 TWO AKC TOY POODLES: $100 each, 616-948-8880. 517-852-2109 / or Salt \nloinoli\t 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 5 speed, air condition­ ing. standard cab with canvas cover, running boards, runs great. In excellent condition. Call 616-891-0536 ___________ 1994 GMC JIMMY SLT. Loaded, in excellent conditon with 52,000 miles. $18,000. Call 948-9318 Sal tonal \d\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions availabk. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, exL 1400, 24 hrs._______________________ MODELS WANTED: Between the ages of 7-23 to model casual and formal wear during this year’s 1996 Grand Rapids pageants. No experience necessary. Call 1-800-858-6003 ExL 3709 (lara^t Salt GARAGE SALE: Saturday/ Sunday, 10am-5pm. 1130 Fair­ lake Dr., Delton area off Gurd Rd._________________________ GARAGE SALE. 2551 Quakazik. off W. State Road. Some tools, toys, clothing, household items, wicker furniture, lawn mowers, exercise equipment; all reasonable. September 28th, 9am-6pm___________________ GARAGE SALE, SEPTEM­ BER 26TH & 27TH, Thursday and Friday, 9am-5pm. 3718 Jordan Lake SL, Lake Odessa, Roxk Hazel Help Wunliil ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/ RECEIVABLE To S12.75/HR.* Great Benefits! Entry/Skill Level, Busy Office! Start Now! 616-949-2424 JobLinc Fee_______________ CABLE INSTALLER To $900/wk. Entry Level! Most Training Provided! Start Now! 616-949-2424 JobLme Fee. DELIVERY DRIVER (VENDING COMPANY). To S50,000/yr.* F-U Benefits! Training Provided! Start Now! 616-949-2424 JobLinc Fee. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St, Freeport, Ml EOE HELP WANTED: BAGGAGE HANDLER POSITIONS AVAILABLE. $5.50 to start. Full time with benefits. Part time also avail­ abk. All employees drug tested. Call Aviation Ground Services at Kent County International Airport, 616-956-0924 or send resume to AGS at 5500 44th Street S.E., Grand Rapids, Ml 49512______________________ MATERIAL HANDLER/ WAREHOUSE To S10.76/HR* Benefits! Hi-Lo experience helpful! But will train! 616-949-2424 JobLine Fee.________________________ NEEDED SINGER/ MUSICIAN to replace other member of working duo. New country/classic rock, female preferred but either will do. Local, mostly weekends. Take a chance, call me. 948-8153 leave message TEACHER/CLASSROOM AIDE To S10/HR.+ Benefits Many! Non-certified! Entry Level’ Needed Now! 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee. • Shirley J Henderson. 42. of 4751 Wal­ nut Ridge. Baltic Creek pleaded guilty to as­ sault with intent to do bodily harm less than murder with a prosecutor's recommendation of five to ten years in prison and having a firearm dunng the commission of a felony as part of a plea agreement In exchange for her pleas, a charge of at­ tempted murder was dismissed Sentencing was scheduled for Oct. II. • Joseph L. Flecsc. 23. of 17 Barlow Road. Middleville, stood mule to one count of assault and battery, three counts of sec­ ond-degree criminal sexual conduct, three counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor, two counts of distributing obscene material to children and one count of being a habitual offender. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. He was scheduled for an Oct. 17 pre-trial hearing • Grover T. Lcthcoc. 56. of 12 State St., Middleville, stood mute to two counts of as­ sault with a weapon. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. He was scheduled for a Sept. 30 trial. • Michael A. Leins. 18. o.?683 Lost Trail Lane. Dowling, stood mute to charges of second-degree home invasion, breaking and entering a building with intent and unlaw­ fully driving away a motor vehicle. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. He was scheduled for an Oct. 17 pre-trial hearing. • Michael J. Newman. 23, of 1800 Bristol Road, Dowling, had his probation and youthful trainee status continued until Nov. I. Newman’s attorney, Terry Knoll, told the court, "he does have a pretty good future go­ ing for him." Knoll said Newman had a good job and his girlfriend was attending Western Michigan University. Knoll said the two probation violations Newman was accused of were "technical violations" In continuing probation and youthful trainee status. Fisher told Newman. "It does appear your attitude has turned around to where it should be." • Daniel L. Hammond, 21, of 2732 N. Io­ nia Road. Vermontville, pleaded guilty to re­ ceiving or concealing stolen property over $100 as part of a plea agreement. Hammoi d pleaded guilty contingent on re­ ceiving you;hful trainee status. If the status is denied, prosecutors will allow him to plead guilty instead lo attempted receiving or concealing stolen property over $100. Sentencing was scheduled for Oct. 11. • Mark S Babcock. 34, of 12737 S. Grey Court. Middleville, was given probation af­ ter he pleaded guilty earlier this month to re­ sisting and obstructing a police officer. McNeil told the court, "Mr. Babcock has been given numerous opportunities on pro­ bation — probably more opportunities than anyone I’ve worked with." He called Babcock a risk to the commu­ nity who "should be removed from society." Babcock's attorney. David Gilbert, said Babcock had walked away from the officer because "he was not aware he was being de­ tained." Gilbert added that the officer in ques­ tion was not hurt by Babcock's action. McNeil said the officer had displayed a four-inch bruise from Babcock kicking him, but Gilbert said the officer didn't know if it was Babcock kicking him or from hitting his leg on a coffee table. Fisher imposed probation, telling Babcock if he violated it, he would be sent to prison. "I'm sure you're a decent person," Fisher told Babcock, "but when you're on drugs you're somebody else. That somebody else will send you to prison." He sentenced Babcock to 24 months pro­ bation, $500 in costs and probation over­ sight fees. Police warn of Nigerian mail scam Hastings City Police officials are warning Barry County residents to be aware of a mail scam originating from Nigeria. Chief Jerry San er said the scam appears to be focused mostly toward business owners and CEOs and that a few have been caught by the scam. A letter from a person claiming to be an official with an "ad hoc committee" set up by the Federal Government of Nigeria to re­ view contracts awarded by the past military administration between 1985 and 1993." tells potential victims of an overabundance of funds in the foreign payment account of the Nigenan National Petroleum Company. The letter writer asks for the reader's com­ pany's name and address, banker’s name, ad­ dress. telephone and fax numbers and the company's bank account number. The letter slates the alleged committee wants to trans­ fer $25,320,000 into the potential victim's account. Sarver said postal inspectors told him they have been aware of the scam for about a year, but efforts to locate the person respon­ sible have been hampered because the Nige­ rian government has been uncooperative. Sarver stressed that. "Any time you give your bank account number to someone you have never met or done business with, you're asking for trouble." Saner said he had received one of these letter, but he is not aware of anyone else in Hastings being contacted with this scam. • Vladimir P. Dicguez. 31. of Kansas City. Mo., was sentenced to 33 days in jail with credit for 33 days served for carrying a concealed weapon. McNeil told the court, "due to (Dicguez*] status in this country and the risk of further criminal activity, he should be removed from the country." • Kathy L. Flancry. 36. of Lansing, had sentencing on a charge of resisting and ob­ structing an officer delayed until Sept. 18. 1997. She was sentenced to 18 months pro­ bation. $200 in costs, $250 in fines and probation oversight fees on a charge of oper­ ating under the influence of liquor. • Kevin S. Hughes, 28, of 216 S. East St., Freeport, was sentenced to probation af­ ter pleading guilty in District Court to a charge of attempted larceny over $100. McNeil said Hughes "will steal if it is to his benefit." He described him as "not par­ ticularly intelligent because he continues to be caught." Hughes* attorney, Frank Hillary, said Hughes is working in Grand Rapids, "trying lo establish himself in a life better than Mr. McNeil stated." He said Hughes was trying to "establish" himself in Grand Rapids in order to get out of Barry County. Fisher told Hughes. "I'm going to give you a chance to stay out of jail. I don't con­ done what you've done. It was foolish as well as wrong." Fisher sentenced Hughes to 12 months probation. $1,000 in costs and $500 in fines to be paid through income withholding of $100 per week and a monthly probation oversight fee. In noting that the probation department had recommended 16 months in prison. Fisher told Hughes. "You certainly have the capacity lo be a productive member of soci­ ety as opposed to costing the taxpayers money by having you in prison." • Jason A. Thompson, of 204 Queen St., • Nashville, was charged with receiving and : concealing a firearm and attempted receiving , and concealing a firearm after he was arrested in connection with a case in Hastings last month He was sentenced to two years probation, 50 hours of community service and Thanks­ giving and Christmas vacations in the Bany County Jail. Thompson also was granted ' youthful trainee status, which means if be successfully completes probation, no record of a felony conviction will appear on his record. Because of his youthful trainee sta­ tus. a guilty plea or conviction ot any charge is sealed from the public. Thompson was arrested with a 15-year old. who Hastings City Police detectives said had . a quarter-pound of marijuana. A continued investigation resulted in the arrests of Jon T. Callahan. 19, of Nashville for delivery of marijuana and conspiracy to deliver mari­ juana and Ryan Weils. 19. of Battle Creek. Wells has been arraigned in Barry County on a charge of delivery of marijuana and in Eaton County on two felony firearms pos­ session. In Circuit Court. Chief Assistant Prosecu­ tor Gordon McNeil said Thompson had co­ operated and "fulfilled all agreements and dis­ cussions we’ve had." Thompson's attorney, David Dimmers, told the court Thompson is doing "rather normally in school," and has had no prior experience with the court system. Dimmers . said, "Mr. Thompson is fortunate in the sense he got caught before he got into more •' serious trouble with the people he was pal-■ ing around with." Dimmers added Thompson is participating on the Maple Valley football team and has : played baseball and basketball. Dimmers *: asked that any jail time be "convenient" for J: Thompson to "complete his schooling and •• compete athletically for his school.’’ In imposing sentence. Judge James Fisher ; told Thompson, "You don’t belong in this : situation. You have a lot of talent. I hope < you'll understand how stupid it was what • you got yourself into." Man held in 3rd drunk driving HASTINGS — A Grand Rapids man was arrested by Hastings City Police for third offense drunk driving Friday. ...... \ Police said they saw Mark R. McCreedy. 45. at the Cappon's station about 2 ajn. walking toward his vehicle. They described him as swaying. After following McCreedy's vehicle a short distance, a traffic stop was made on Washington Street, just south of Green Street. Police said McCreedy opened the door and attempted to get out of the car, disregarding instructions not lo do so. Police said they ordered him back into the car. They said McCreedy did not have his driver's license and said there was a strong odor of intoxicants coming from inside the car and that McCreedy's speech was slurred and his eyes were . bloodshot and glassy. Police said they then ordered him out of the car to perform some field sobriety tests and that McCreedy stumbled as feet hit the ground and had to lean against the side of the car to regain his balance. Police also said McCreedy swayed as he walked to the rear of the car, where officers were. . Police said McCreedy took two tests, but refused to perform any more. A preliminary breath test registered a. 16. . .' He was cited for driving while his license was suspended/revoked or denied. A preliminary exam on the drunk driving offense is scheduled for Oct. 2. Youth hurt in car-bike crash HASTINGS — A bicyclist was not seriously injured in a car-bike accident Sept. 18. . Hastings City Police officers said Timothy T. Blessing, 16, of Hastings, was southbound on Jefferson Street south of Walnut Street when he attempted to go around Camilia J. Ray. 9. of Hastings who was riding a bicycle south on Jefferson Street. Police said Ray told them the sun pas in her eyes and she made a sharp left turn into the Blessing vehicle. Ray was treated at Pennock Hospital. Blessing was cited for hazardous driving. Battle Creek man held in assault ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — A 23-year old Battle Creek man has been charged with assault with intent to commit murder after he stabbed a 20-year old Sept. 15. in connection with a fight the two had that night. Mark S. Nunley, of 231 Sharon Ave., was identified by the victim to deputies from the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Nunley was arrested at the Battle Creek Parole Office. Nunley and the victim had been al a party earlier that night in Battle Creek, where witnesses said they had seen the victim doing cocaine and drinking whiskey. Nunley, who told deputies he and the victim had fought for about 15 minutes described the victim as "wired up." He said deputies he had seen the victim on cocaine before and said the victim would usually get "hyped up." Nunley said he tried go out the back of the house after the fight, but the victim ran . around to intercept him. Nunley said he then tried to go out the front of the house, but the victim was there and tried to pull him through the door. Nunley said he giabbed what he thought was a screwdriver, hoping it would make the victim let go of him. fearing that he would be badly hurt if the victim was able to pull him outside. Nunley was scheduled for a preliminary examination Wednesday. Man injured after car hits two trees CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man was not seriously injured after his car struck two trees Sunday. Gregory A. Swift. 20. was eastbound on Slate Road near Price Road, when he told Michigan State Police troopers he fell asleep al the wheel. Swift's car ran off the road to the right, hit a culvert, bounced off a tree and hit a second tree. The car came to rest facing north in the eastbound lane. Swift was treated at Pennock Hospital. He was cited for hazardous driving. Phone scam reported in Barry Twp. BARRY TOWNSHIP — A Bany Township man reported a telephone scam to the Barry Township Police, Friday. Police said the man told them he was phoned by a person claiming to be a Reader's Digest commissioner, who told him he had won $30,000 that was waiting on a Federal Express truck in Kalamazoo. The man said he was informed all he was responsible for was $2,500 in taxes, which was to be wired through Western Union. The man wired the money through the Harding's Market in Richland to an address in Atlanta, which turned out to be a fake. Township police said the case has been turned over to the Telecommunications Task Force in Buffalo, N.Y., which is made up of agents from the New York State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Customs Service. The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. . � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-10-03.pdf 5389862a01539f794b803ea4549a4024 PDF Text Text Saxon girls’ eagers on a roll Benders return to Middleville Civil War comes to Bowens Mills See Page 14 SeePage 5 See Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1 .hSTINGS VOLUME 142, NO. 40 News Briefs Dem candtoates to visit 1st Friday The otu First Friday foran Oct. 4 win feature the three Democratic cowpreiionil candidate* in the Nor. 5 gen­ end election. Scheduled to appear will be Third Diatrict candidate Betsy Flory of Grand Rapids, who is running against Repub­ lican incumbent Vera Ehlers; Second District candidate Dan Kruszynaki of Allegan County, who is vying with Repobhean incumbent Puer Hoekstra; and Seventh Diatria candidate Kim Turmidiff of Albion, who is seeking to un­ seat Republican incumbent Nick SmidL Flory and TusmiclifT both have ap­ peared at First Friday forums in Hast­ ings before. Flory was the speaker in November 1994 while she wm making her lint attempt against Ehlers. TtsnnicRff spoke last June at the beginning of his cunent campaign against Smith. Tuatadiff ii director of the Gerald R. Ford Institute of Public Service at Al­ bion College and be is an Albion City Cownailman Kruszynaki baa reported that he weeks during the day rod map aaS4» atilr to gat fame off to attend the forum here, but if he can't make it. he will send ei­ THURSDAY. OCTOBER 3. 1996 Pennock request finally approved by David T. Young Editor Pennock Hospital's dreams of expanding its Professional Building and putting in a parking lot across the street have finally come true. The Hastings Planning Commission Monday night voted 7-1 to approve the hos­ pital's request for a special use permit to al­ low construction of a parking lot on the south side of Green Street, and 7-1 to ap­ prove the site plan for expansion on the north side of the street Joel Gordon, architect for Pennock's plans, said work on the parking lot will begin as soon as possible, but the additions to the Professional Building will take as much as nine to 10 months. "As soon as we gel though the drawings and permits, that process will begin.” he said. Pennock's attorney. Bruce Gee. said the hospital hopes to have the parking lot be ready by Thanksgiving. Project approval comes after almost two years of proposals, hearings, considerable opposition from neighbors and votes by the City Council and Planning Commission. Pennock's request for a planned unit devel­ opment (PUD) lo accommodate the expan­ sion and the parking lot. plus a child care center just to lite south failed in votes by the by Mary Warner Staff Writer Helping menially impaired students obtain employment will he a tep priority for the Barry Intermediate Schoo’ District now that its annual budget has been nearly doubled via the passage of a special education millage increase last Thursday. BISD Superintendent Tom Mohler, who said he and other BISD officials were "ec­ static" when they beard tne millage proposal had been passed, said several areas have been targeted for increased services or staffing, with improvements in services to the train­ able mentally impaired being number one on Toothbrush sales to help children FaU Road Rally wN be Saturday The Hastings Car Club, in conjunction with the Hastings Are* Chamber of Commerce, will have its Fan Road Rally and Poker Run at 10 am. Saturday. Oct 5. starting at the K Here’s pie in your face National Bank of Hastings employee Karen Mollison (right) is just about to plant a pie in the face of senior Vice-President Steve Wasserman. Mollison won a drawing to do so held in recognition of 100% participation by National Bank employees in this year's Barry County United Way campaign. Barry County pro-life citizens are invited Io join the national "Life Chain* from 2:30 Io 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Oct 6. at the corner of Broadway and State Street in Hastings. Participants will be encouraged to pray for an end to abortion and hold signs along the two streets. They are asked to gather M 2:15 at the CarQuest parking lot to collect signs and get Io their positions on the sidewalks Free-will donations will be accepted lo help defray the costs of the signs The Life Chain takes place annually on the first Sunday in October. This will be the fourth time that Hastings has taken part For more information, call coordinator Joanna Haddix at 948-4033. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 playground." she said. In two weeks. Wille will give Circle of Friends a detailed schematic drawing of the ‘Life Chain’ set for Sunday fear the hospital will encroach on the neigh­ borhood and there will be increased traffic. Indeed. Pennock bought five houses on the south side of Green Street and had them lev­ eled to prepare the way for the lot. But after the Planning Commission and City Council did not approve the project, the hospital's board of trustees had to go back to the draw­ ing board. Pennock Board of Trustees Chairman Michael Anton, Director of Buildings and Grounds Bill Cusack, Chief Operating Offi­ cer Hany Doeie and attorney Bruce Gee ap­ peared before the Planning Commission last See PENNOCK, continued page 2 the list. The special classroom for the trainable mentally impaired is overcrowded now, Mohler said, and the new funding will allow the BISD to provide vocational training and job placement services for some of the older students. Doing so will relieve overcrowding in the TMI classroom. Mohler said, and re­ duce the teacher to student ratio. Other targeted areas for improvements are increasing the speech therapy staff, which will decrease caseloads; increasing the occu­ pational therapy staff, offering more profes­ sional development jstivitiu;.. purcKatog more assistive communication devices; and providing services for autistic children. Also. Mohler said, the BISD will be look­ ing at reimbursing its member school dis­ tricts for some special education costs now being underwritten by the school districts. Examples of reimbursable costs, he said, might be the districts' expenditures for pro­ viding special education resource rooms and special education classrooms for the learning disabled and emotionally impaired. The millage increase will almost double the BISD budget. Voters approved a ninetenths of a mill increase, from 1.25 to 2.1874 mills. The previous millage gener­ ated slightly over $500,000 a year. With the new increase, special education millage is See BISD, continued pap 4 Playground moves closer to reality by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor and Sandy Ponsetto Visions of a playground designed with fun and unique features are dancing in the heads of Hastings area children. Romping across a swinging bridge, glid­ ing down a dinosaur slide, playing in a cas­ tle flanked by two towers, steering a makebelieve ship, climbing cargo nets and ladders made of tires, hanging out in a tree house and taking a spin in a bouncy jeep are some of the visions. Those playground features are some of the ideas generated Monday by hundreds of chil­ dren in six area schools and incorporated into a proposed design for a new wooden playground structure for Hastings' Bob King Park. Architect of the project. Dennis Wille of New York-based Leathers & Associates, and volunteers with the Circle of Friends, a new Hastings organization which is spearheading the playground and fund-raising plans, met with students during "Design Day", sifted through their ideas and unveiled the play­ ground sketch at a community meeting at­ tended by more than 200 people. "Ii was obvious by the attendance at the community meeting and with the looks on all those faces, not just the kids’, that the community is in full support of our project and is ready and willing to step forward to help." said Jill Zwiemikowski. Circle of Friends general coordinator. "I woke up Monday morning, after having a few hours of sleep, with a variety of feel­ ings running through my head: nervousness, anxiety, anticipation and excitement to name a few. All those quickly left when we started interviewing the kids; and at that point. I was thrilled to death to feel the excitement and energy coming off of the kids, with all their wonderful ideas for their man paikiug lot Motorists and family and friends are invited to take an hour’s ride and perhaps a color lour with a directed course through Barry County, with various stope along the way. First second and third prizes will be awarded for best mileage, best time and beet poker hand. Awards will be handed octal 1 pjr.. at the K man lot. Entry fee is S10 per car. Entries are limited to the first SO participants. Proceeds will go to Barry Community Hospice and programs for children in Barry County. For more information, call 948-8789. 948-2518, 948-8775 or 945-9557. Planning Commission in June 1995 and by the City Council a month afterward. The hospital has wanted to build additions to the Professional Building to open up space for Barry County Community Mental Health Services and to make room for an ex­ panded fitness center that includes a swim­ ming pool, whirlpool, aerobics area and lockerroom. But such expansion would eat up parking spaces on the north side, so its solution was to build a parking lot for employees on the south side of Green Street. Both government units had public hear­ ings to discuss the project, drawing plenty of opposition from nearby residents, who still Vocational training is top priority after BISD millage victory ther his daughter. Melanie, or a cam­ paign naff worker. The Haatingi Exchange Oub agdn i> having its anneal toothbrush sale to benefit the Barry County Child Abuae Council. Chib members, with help from the Excd Club (high school students in the Exchange program) will sell $1 toothbrushes in from of the Felpausch Food Center and K man Friday and Saturday. PRICE SC playground and a list of construction materi­ als that will be needed for the project. Once the details are in hand, a Circle of Friends volunteer will research the cost. The next step will involve seeking donations of mate­ rials and initiating fund-raising projects. Construction of the playground is targeted for spring. Wille has traveled ail over the United States and in Australia designing play­ grounds for communities, but he said he has never had so many requests for playground equipment with a dinosaur theme as he did in Hastings. Some of the most eccentric playground ideas hatched by Hastings area children in­ cluded suggestions for equipment with a ba­ nana theme, a roller coaster and a swimming pool, he said. "A lot of the things are similar (in other communities), but 1 heard way more di­ nosaurs than I normally hear. I don't know if I've ever heard banana before. Occasionally I do hear the roller coaster idea or the water slide. Those are a couple of things we can't do. unless it's really raining and we could have a water slide." Wille said he explained to the children that for reasons of safety, expense and space those ideas couldn't be included. "Some kids ask for things like the drink­ ing fountain and then the shaded area for the parents. They know that if the parents are comfortable they can slay at the playground longer. "There's enough ideas for several play­ grounds but well have to try to consolidate it and pick those things that are really the More than 200 adults and children attended the community meeting, held at First Presbyterian Cnurch. Jill Zwiemikowski (left). Circle ot Friends vice president and most popular...the most unique and maybe the most relevant to the community," Wille said while starting work on his sketch of Hastings ideas. "There are castles, ships...all kinds of stuff so it's pretty exciting." During the community meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, Wille called the children to the front of the group where he took them on an imaginary romp through their new playground. The children laughed and giggled as he described running through mazes, across swinging bridges, up cargo nets into ships and down a dinosaur slide, while the imaginary parents made themselves comfortable on benches, drank coffee and read the newspaper. They dissolved into gales of laughter as Wille described bow the children could spot See PLAYGROUND, cont. page 3 public relations coordinator, tells the group how the Circle of Friends project progressed during the summer. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1996 Flexfab has ‘New Year's Party’ by Mary Warner Staff Writer Flexfab employees and managers cele­ brated New Year s early Tuesday with a pizza party. It actually was a new year for the com­ pany. since its fiscal year ended Monday. Sept. 30, and a new fiscal year began the day of the celebration. Oct. I. The company of­ ficially reopened Tuesday after being shut down the previous Friday so the factory could be cleaned and a year-end inventory could be conducted. Flexfab Production Manager Dave Ander­ son said the company had a lot to celebrate, even though the just-ended fiscal year was kind of a fiat year in terms of growth com­ pared to 1995.” vVc accomplished a lot." he said, and also ’ had a good year financially." The company achieved certification in an News Briefs Animals blessing will be Sunday The Green Street Veterinary Clinic will have the annua) St. Francis Blessing of the Animals al 3 p.m. Sunday. Crated or leashed pets can be brought lo the Celebration of Creation to receive a blessing from the Rev. Fr. Chuck McCabe of the Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Refreshments will be served after the brief ceremony. County history course offered A course on the history of Barry County will be conducted from 2 to 4 p.m. on four consecutive Thursdays, starting Oct. 17. The course will be conducted by the Institute for Learning in Retirement and sponsored by Kellogg Community College, will be held at the new KCC campus in Hastings. Teachers will be Esther Walton. Nancy Boersma. Joyce Weinbrecht and Diane Szewczyk-Smith. The course is open to people of retirement age. For more information, or lo register, call (616) 965-3931, extension 2643. Historical Society banquet is Oct. 17 The Barry County Historical Society will have its 32nd annual banquet Thursday evening. Oct. 17. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Social time will start at 6:30 and dinner will be at 7. Neil Gardner, executive vice presittent of Hastings City Bank, will be the speaker, on "Hastings City Bank, from the Telegraph to the Internet." The bank is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year. There also will be the society's presentation of the Distinguished Member Award. Tickets are SIO per person. Reservations should be made with Treasurer Diana Phillips by calling 945­ 9156. Mountain men at Bowens Mills Historic Bowens Mills will be visited from a mountain men's living history encampment Saturday and Sunday for its fourth in a series of "It's Cider Time" festivals this fall. The activities will take place from 11 a.m. lo 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Fork River Free Trappers will be hosts for the living history encamp­ ment. which will focus on life in the United Slates in the 1700s. There will be basset making, cooking, quilting, bead work, parching com and cleaning old-time guns and showing how they work. Also included in the days' activities will be water power demonstrations, the old water-powered cider press, black­ smith and cooper s shops, hay rides, folk, dulcimer and country music, cider, doughnuts, apple-related desserts and lours of the mam floor Mill Museum. Entertainment will be provided by the Thomapple Dulcimer Club Saturday and Terry and Mary" on Sunday. In successive weekends there will be guided lours of the Mills homes Oct. 12-13. the French Voyageur Living History encampment Oct. 19-20, and a special "Kids' Day" Oct. 26. Admission is S3 for adults and SI for students. Proceeds go to restoration and upkeep of the historic site. Bowens Mills is located two miles north of the Yankee Springs State Park For more information, call 795-7530. international quality control method called "QS/1S09000I". The new quality certifica­ tion allows the company to compete in in­ ternational markets. Anderson said. Flexfab has targeted the international market as a ma­ jor area of expansion, he said. The company also ratified a five-year labor agreement this past year, he said. Also. a’Jusl In Time” manufacturing pro­ duction system was begun which will allow Flexfab lo tum over its inventory more fre­ quently. with the goal being to increase the turnover from six times a year to 12 times a year and reduce by 50 percent the time be­ tween when an order is received and when it is shipped. And the company continued to train its workforce to "function in a participative style” using methodology such as group problem-solving and group decision-making. "Our goal is to become recognized as a Oct. 7 is last day to register to vote Monday. Oct. 7. is the last day to legally register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election. Registration may be done that day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the local township, village or city clerk, or with tghe local Secretary of State's office. Registration at other times can be arranged by calling the clerk's office. Cataracts program slated for tonight Dr. David Harrell, ophthalmologist, will present a free community education forum on cataracts from 7 to 8:30 tonight (Thursday. Oct. 3) at the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. Harrell will discuss symptoms of cataracts, indications for surgery, surgical techniques and pro-operative and post-operative courses. He wall include slides and a short video to illustrate types of cataracts and surgical procedures. Dr. Harrell also will answer questions and offer insights. For more information, call 948-3125. Right to Life plans banquet Barry County Right to Life will have its fourth annual fund-raising banquet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 17. at the First Baptist Church of Hastings, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave. Ed Rivet, legislative director of Right to Life of Michigan, will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will be available at 6:30. dinner will be served at 7 and the program will follow. Cost is $15 per person or $100 per table of eight. Reservations should be made as soon as possible by contacting Barry County Right to Life. 416 E. Grand St., Hastings. Mich.. 49058-1919. phone 948-4033. Hastings Band Invitational set Nineteen bands besides Hastings will take part in the third annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational Saturday morning and afternoon at Johnson Field. The invitational competition, sponsored by the Band Boosters, will begin al 9:55 a.m. with the Hastings High School choir singing the "The Star Spangled Banner." Class D bands performing will be Wyoming Lee, Gobles, Decatur, Pewamo-Westphalia, Bangor and New Buffalo. Class C bands will include Harper Creek, Maple Valley and River Valley. Competing in Class B will be Grant, Belding, Kenowa Hills, Loy Norrix, Battle Creek Lakeview. Forest Hills Northern. Lakewood. Petoskey and Mattawan. Hastings will perform at 3:45 p.m. The closing awards ceremony will be at 5 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. There is a family rate of $10. Industry moving to Middleville? Pure Flex, a manufacturer of high tech pumps, may move from its facility in Kentwood to Middleville. The Middleville Village Council learned last week of the firm's consideration of relocating either to the industrial park or or. Main Street. The firm expects growth of 75 lo 100 employees in the next five years. If Pure Flex moves into the village, it could renew hopes for a grant to make repairs on Grand Rapids Street because the incoming firm could guarantee more jobs. Council may form a special economic development committee to see what can be done for Pure Flex, including a tax abatement world-class manufacturer." Anderson said. "In enter to achieve that, we need the partici­ pation of all the employees." The pizza party also celebrated the compa­ ny's gain-sharing program, which rewards employees for productivity. "We paid out an average of 17 percent in­ creases in wages for employees in 1996" in the gain-sharing program, he said. PENNOCK, cont. from page I July to seek a special use permit and site plan review. The request essentially was the same, except that plans for the child care center were scrapped. But the hospital wasn't able to gain ap­ proval in meetings held in July. August and earlier in September, as commission mem­ bers were deadlocked 4-4. What finally broke the logjam was Pen­ nock's newest proposal to delete two lots next to the southwest portion of the pro­ posed parking area, which helped allay fears of the hospital continuing to move south­ ward, encroaching further into the residential neighborhood. Lot Nos. 6 and 7 in Lincoln Park, just south of the Tredinnick House, 924 W. Green St., were taken out of the special use permit request and, the hospital will, in the words of Gee. "sell them at a price we paid for them." The hospital earlier had agreed to sell six other lots neaiby to the south of the lot for a "fair market pncc." The latest proposal had a big impact, caus­ ing three Planning Commission members. Mike Hubert, James Wiswell and Randy Teegardin, to change their "no" votes lo "yea." Hubert, just before the vote, said he had been concerned all along that the project would alter the character of the neighbor­ hood, but deleting the two lots was a good compromise. "For me, that changes things," he said. "...It doesn't give the neighbors everything they want, and it doesn't give Pennock ev­ erything they wanted. "I will fight to make the neighbors' wishes be heard (if there are any future pro­ posals)." he added. Wiswell and Teegardin agreed. Joining them in the affirmative vote were Planning Commission Vice Chairman V. Harry Adrounie, Bonnie Ballinger. Mayor Frank Campbell and Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield. Fred Kogge cast the only "no" vote. Chairman David Jasperse again abstained be­ cause of a perceived conflict of interest. The commissions however. drew a line in the sand later at the end of the meeting. At the suggestion of Wiswell. it voted 6-2 to go on record as opposing any further move­ ment of the hospital toward the south. Ballinger and Mansfied cast the dissenting votes. "I want to make it clear that any further expansion to the south would not be sup­ ported by this group," Wiswell said. The vote also was 7-1 on site plan review, which depended entirely on approval of the parking lot. The commission expressed a desire to have the parking lot finished before construction begins at the Professional Building site, but only stipulated that occupancy permits won't be issued until then. Campbell said, "They (Pennock represen­ tatives) fought for this parking lol. It would behoove them to finish it before they start displacing parking spaces (on the north side of Green Street). I'd like to see the parking lot done; then they can do the construction. "They'll be scratching for parking space if that (parking lot) is not done." Gee agreed with Campbell, saying, "I think you're right. We need to get that park­ ing lot done." Mansfield added. "I think the hospital is motivated to complete this (parking lot) as quickly as possible." Another concession Pennock agreed to was hours of parking lot use, which will be from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays to accom­ modate most of its employees. It also said that employees will be qiore than encouraged to use only the lot across the street. Some Planning Commission members said they got burned by county employees who were supposed to park in designated ar­ eas after completion of the Courts and Law Building on Court Street. Not everyone was happy Monday night with the approval of the special use permit and site plan. Just before the special use permit vote was taken. Lois Spyker asked. "Isn’t there any concern while Pennock still owns those lots (which are supposed to be sold)?" Bob Gorham said, "This (new proposal) should be put off until it's thoroughly stud­ ied. This is a new wrinkle." Brian Reynolds said he preferred the hospi­ tal moving its parking plans toward State Street and suggested mental health services might go into the new Resource Network Building instead of at the expanded Profes­ sional Building. However. Doelc said Mental Health Direc­ tor and the Mental Health Board over and over again have expressed interest in being a park of the Pennock campus. Neil Gardner said approving the special use permit and site plan will make it easier for encroachment on residential neighbor­ hoods in the future. With Planning Commission approval, no further action is needed. Such commissions can give the final go-ahead for special use permits. Balloons festooned the cafeteria during the pizza party, which celebrated, among other things, an employee gain-sharing program that resulted in an average increase in wages of 17 percent last year. Court establishes Algonquin Lake level by Jason Carr Staff Writer Barry County Circuit Court established normal water levels for Algonquin Lake at a Friday morning hearing and established a special assessment district. The assessment district was established to cover the cost of paying for repair of the Al­ gonquin Lake dam, which partially collapsed during heavy rains June 19. Tom Tellier, a structural engineer and pro­ ject manager for EARTH Tech, told the court the dam is a "stable but potentially ad­ verse situation." He said the dam. if it is not repaired, would not be able to handle a rain storm similar to that of June 19 or the in­ creased water levels from the spring runoff. He said the proposed lake levels were based on documentation of the lake's levels from the past 12 years. Documentation of the lake level was pro­ vided by Donald Montgomery, who has opeiated the Algonquin Lake dam for the last 25 years. He said in the past the lake has been dropped slowly to its winter level to permit lake residents to extend their boating season into October and November. He said the dam has three stops, which have tradi­ tionally been pulled one at a time, beginning in early November, with the last one pulled around Thanksgiving. Montgomery said using this format, the lake could be brought down to a fall level in three lo five weeks, or in as little as two weeks if a slide gate is opened. He said it could be brought up to a spring level in two Advertise in... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 • Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message, to put together a marketing program that GET'S RESULTS! weeks, depending on the snow melt, though he felt the best "transition time" would be about a month in length. The lake would have a maximum level of 771.2 feet in winter and 772.2 feet in sum­ mer. but could increase to 773.4 feet in case of a storm. Circuit Judge James Fisher approved the lake levels, leaving up to agreement the start dates. Fisher also approved the proposed assess­ ment district outlined by Drain Commission Robert Shaffer. Shaffer said the assessment was being levied on both lakefront and back lot owners because both groups would bene­ fit from the dam repair project. Shaffer said there are now six subdivisions along Algonquin Lake and all have lake frontage and some back lots with easements to provide lake access. Three other areas in­ cluded in the district have lake frontage but are not subdivided. Shaffer said the final formula determining what district residents would have to pay will have to be approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Fisher approved the assessment district boundaries saying Shaffer had a "logical ra­ tionale. The assessment district as proposed is fair and reasonable." A public hearing for lake residents was held afterward. Tellier told residents that it would probably take a maximum of $250,000 to repair the dam. See LAKE, continued page 15 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 3, 1996 — Page 3 New proficiency, MEAP tests push the education envelope by Mary Warner Staff Writer It used to be that in high school, if you didn't like math, science, or other “left­ brained" technical subjects, you could con­ centrate on libera] arts classes and forego learning higher-level technical skills — even if you were going to college. In the past, if you didn't like English, you could concentrate on math or science, and not be required to have high-level reading comprehension and writing skills — even if you were going to college. Formerly, if you were not going to col­ lege. you could forget about algebra, geome­ try. advanced composition and all those other "college prep" classes, and instead take basic arithmetic and English, with maybe some typing or shop classes. Not any more, at least not in Michigan. The focus of the State Board of Education now is to have Michigan schools train all students to become proficient in higher-level math, reading, science and writing skills, ac­ cording to Judy Shelton, director of educa­ tional services at Hastings Area Schools. The upshot, she said, is that all students are being expected to be "college ready" when they graduate from high school, even if they don't plan to attend college. More- over, college-bound students must be wellrounded in their grasp of liberal arts an J technical subjects. Shelton said new educational assessment tests for elementary, junior high and high schoc! students already developed or being developed by the slate board have become the springboard for what may be an educational revolution in Michigan. The new tests are requiring Hastings and other school districts to prepare students in areas in which they have never before been expected to be profi­ cient. "The state is saying they want all children to have basic algebra and geometry and be able to write." Shelton said. The shift in educational goals by the stale is being driven by private business and in­ dustry. Shelton said. The state board has been meeting with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, business associations and indus­ try leaders to ascertain what students need to be taught in order lo be prepared for the workforce. Employers are telling state educators that they "need a more highly educated work­ force." Shelton said. "The days of not knowing anything and walking in the door and silling down and do­ ing what you're told are gone." she said. "Most of the (jobs requiring a minimum of skills) arc being done by computers now." she said. Just last year the slate switched from for­ mer high school Michigan Educational As­ sessment Program (MEAPj tests to a more difficult High School Proficiency (HSP) test. Hastings juniors took the new test for the first time last spring The new tests are very different than the old MEAP tests, she said. The new tests take about 12 hours to complete, or three limes longer than former MEAP tests. Shd- ton said. Old MEAP tests were pnmanly multiple choice questions. The new tests require many more essay answers. Shelton said. In the reading category of the old high school MEAP tests, students used lo have to reau a paragraph or two of wntten (ext and then answer questions about what they read. The new HSP reading lest requires stu­ dents to read 12 pages of text, including sev­ eral different reading selections. Then stu­ dents must not only answer questions about the text, but must write an essay about what they read, using examples from the various reading selections to tic into a central theme. The new HSP tests also require students to be tested in a separate writing section. For- mcr high school MEAP tests contained no testing for writing skills, Shelton said. The writing test requires students to write about a topic related to material in the reading sec­ tion. participate in group discussion and evaluation of the subject they arc writing about, and then write an extended essay Inclusion of a group discussion in the wnimg test challenges students' ability to function within a group. "There are very few businesses or jobs that do not require you to work in a group." Shelton said. "So group interaction and how to work with other people is built right into the testing process." In the math portion of the new test, stu­ dents must not only answer multiple choice questions, but must also in some cases de­ scribe how they arrived at an answer to a par­ ticular math problem or describe alternative methods for arriving at a solution. The new science section also requires many written responses, as opposed to se­ lecting answers from multiple choice ques­ tions. Students must also use analytical skills in a lab experiment that asks them to find weaknesses and make corrections in the experiment. Overall, the new tests require much more writing and much more application of knowledge, Shelton said. "There was no writing at all in any of the tests before." she said. The new HSP tests have three categories — Proficient. Novice and Not Yet Novice. Overall the testing last spring resulted in 91.5 percent of the students scon ng in the top two categories in math. 90.6 scoring in the top two categories in science. 93 3 per­ cent scoring in the (op two categories in reading, and 87.4 scoring in the lop two cat­ egories in writing. While the old MEAP tests and new HSP tests cannot really be compared because they are so dissimilar, on the last high school MEAP test given — in 1994 — scores were lower in the lop two categories, with 80.8 percent scoring satisfactory" or "moderate" in math and 80.1 percent scoring in the top two categories of reading Formerly, if a high school student scored in cither of the top two categories — satis­ factory or moderate — on a MEAP test, the student's high school diploma would indicate that fact (i.c.. have a MEAP endorsement). But students taking the new HSP tests can only have their diplomas endorsed if they score in the top — proficient — category. However, students achieving a "proficient" rating in individual categories of the new See TESTS, continued page 5 PLAYGROUND, cont. from page I their parents after playing for more than an hour and a half The parents are no longer drinking coffee, they've folded their papers and are looking for their children, but the kids duck back into the maze for one last ad­ venture until they are spotted by their par­ ents who are now standing near the gate with their hands on their hips. "So when you go back to the car. what do you say?" Wille asked. "You say thank you and may 1 come back again?" he prompted. In a more serious moment. Wille told the audience that "when my colleagues and I go to Design Days we make sure to tell people that we don't build the playgrounds, com­ munities do. But what we are really doing is building communities." He told of how building a playground like this draws people from every part of the community and bonds them together during construction. In another town, he told of people work­ ing 14 hour shifts for five straight days in pouring raining and calling Leathers & As­ sociates the Monday after the project was completed to thank the firm for giving them the opportunity to have that experience. According to Wille, the most exciting moment comes during the dedication cere­ mony. which happens on the day construc­ tion is completed. The playground is encir­ cled with a paper chain, made by children who were in daycare while their parents worked on the project. "And when we cut that chain, the children just rush onto the playground and the energy and excitement as they shout and run gives you goose bumps." Wille said. Earlier in the afternoon, Wille met with the Circle of Friends' Children's Committee, comprised of representatives from six area schools. He asked them to draw pictures of some of the ideas that he had selected for the playground so he could learn more about the details they might like incorporated. He told them that the playground would have "a ship that has a tall tower, an upper section and a lower section. You can get down below with a wheelchair and steer the boat from down below or you can get up aliove. directly above that area and steer the boat from up above. There's a telephone system that connects the two...There's a castle. There are two sides to the castle. A tower on each side and a bridge that connects the two sides. Thai's right at the front, so you go under the bridge in order to get into the playground " Plus, there's a tree house, a bouncy jeep, a flower playhouse and a beehive slide and also a rocket, he said. During the meeting with the Children's Committee Wille told the group of nearly 40 children that their roles will be multi­ faceted and that they would probably meet once a month to work on projects. “One of the things you'll do is make sure all your classmates in all your schools are thinking about this playground and how you are going to build it this spring. There may be times when you'll give a little presenta­ tion to your class or something like that. Also you'll be working with some of the adult committees like the fund-raising and public relations committees to do certain projects." Wille said "You're going to make sure that your parents, your aunts, your uncles, your grandparents, your teachers and neighbors and everybody that you know what they can do to help this playground become a reality sometime next spring because it takes hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of people "One very important thing that the Chil­ dren's Committee will be working on is thank you notes because everybody that do­ nates anything to the playground should get a thank you note from a child." he said. Wille also suggested that the Children s Committee could take a leadership role in planning a time capsule for the playground. He said the group might want to make plans to dig up the lime capsule in about 20 years The time capsule could include such items as a "before" picture of the current playground, dated items (such as the newspaper with a front page story about the playground project and a coin with the date of year the playground is built) and perhaps a photograph of the children's committee. In response to questions from the children. Wille said. "W’e're not going to take down the tot equipment by the parking Architect Dennis Wille of Leathers & Associates prepares a sketch, using ideas of Hastings children, for a new wooden playground structure for Bob King Park. The final schematic drawing will be completed in two weeks. Members of the Children’s Committee, meeting at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, put their ideas on paper for the new wooden playground for Bob King Park. Freeport citizens foil Friday bank robbery Jami Hayes, a Central School fifth grader and member of the Circle of Friends Children’s Committee, draws a castle that she would like to see incorporated into the new playground design. lot (at Bob King Park)." The new playground will have an area for tots. too. he said. A broken slide and other related equipment will be taken down at the park and the swings will be replaced with new ones. The merry-go-round will be relocated. All the trees in the park will remain and be used to provide some shady areas for the playground. Just after dawn on Design Day. Wille went to Bob King Park where he met with city officials to discuss the new play struc­ ture. Wille took measurements of the current playground area and discussed site prepara­ tion and safety issues with Mayor Frank Campbell. City Manager Howard Penrod. Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Mansfield and Tim Girrbach from the Parks and Recre­ ation Department. "You will get a lot of playground and a lot of play value because it was built by volunteers." Wille told them. "What is wonderful for the city is that they have a whole army of citizens who will get the ma­ terials. build and maintain this thing which will become an overall asset to the commu­ nity. "It (the playground) will be a good draw for small businesses." Wille said. "Busi­ nesses near these playgrounds arc actually able to notice the presence of the playground because of the increased (business) traffic." In the meantime, five happy children who attended the community meeting went home with prizes they had won in a drawing. William Calloway won a family pass for Chuck E. Cheese. Max Meyers won a $50 family portrait from White's Photography; and Erich Iberle, Vincent Slavalc and An­ drew Bolton won free passes to the Discov­ ery Zone. "I would like to (hank the teachers and the principals who helped Design Day run so smoothly." said Sandy Ponsetto. Circle of Friends vice president and public relations coordinator, "and a special thanks to all of the children whose boundless energy and en­ thusiasm will carry us through to construc­ tion." Please Support Your United Way. Reaching tho*c Who Need Help Touching! * AU An attempted bank robbery at Freeport Union Bank Friday was thwarted by citizens, including William Morey, a reserve officer with the Freeport Police, and Freeport Village President Charlie Blough. Shortly before 5 p.m., a teller noticed Mark A. Massie, 41, of Clarksville. While she was waiting on Morey, she expressed concern about Massie and asked Morey to stay until he left. Michigan Suite Police Detectivc/Sergeam Lou Quinn said Morey went over to where Massie was standing and noticed him scribbling "x"s on a deposit slip. Morey found a phone to call central dispatch. At that moment. Massie allegedly approached the teller window, announced the holdup and demanded the tellers to put money in a duffel bag. As Massie was leaving with the money. Morey confronted him. Massie allegedly threatened to shoot Morey, but Morey knocked the bag from his hand as Massie began to flee. Morey followed Massie out of the bank and tackled him on the grass. Blough said John Barcroft, owner of the Freeport Garage, had been in the bank earlier saw Massie drive his car around back to an alley behind the bank, then come around into the bank. Barcroft alerted Blough about the situation. Blough said he and Hubert Pontit ran around to the back of the bank, where they found Massie's car running with the license plale covered. They then saw Massie come out of the bank with Morey behind him. Blough and Porrett then helped Morey keep Massie on the ground until the police arrived. Donald Carver had been pulling into the bank, looking for a parking spot when Morey and Blough yelled at him to come over and help. "I threw my truck in park and ran over and I asked 'what's going on.' because I thought maybe someone had a heart attack and (hey said he had robbed the bank. So 1 dropped my knee on the guy's arm until things started to get under control." Massie was carrying a knife that was cut out of his shirt. Carver said he thinks Morey is the real hero of the incident, "because he really pul his life on the line." Carver said while they were waiting for police, he took off a hat and sunglasses Massie was wearing because "I decided if we were going to be here for awhile, I wanted to see what the guy looked like." He tried to start a conversation with Massie lo help settle him down, "just to get him away from his desperate mood." By then; Massie had given up the fight and "started lo cry about how he was going to go to jail, and he just needed some money to make a Jimmy payment." Tellers told police that Massie never displayed a weapon, but he did keep one hand in h»s pocket as if he did have one. A seven­ inch folding knife was confiscated from Massie. After having been read his Miranda rights, Massie told Quinn he hadn't meant to hurt anyone, just that he had lost his job the day before and was desperate to pay his bills. Quinn said Massie's attempted robbery is not related to a series of robberies last year that included banks in Bellevue. Woodland and the Freeport Union Bank. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY caii...945-9554 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1996 Communication from... LETTERS from our readers: U.S. Congressman Nick Smith School bus drivers deserve fairness Stronger and safer families Sam is a 48-\car-old father of two grown children Lately, the pleasure he’s gotten from life has disappeared. Suddenly he finds himself avoiding friends and hating his job. He's edgy and irritable. Sam can hardly fall asleep at night and even after falling asleep, he finds himself tossing and turning. He con­ stantly feels tired and drained Sheila is a 30-year-old mother of two preschoolers. She finds herself barely able to get out of bed in the morning to face the day. She too is not sleeping well She finds herself crying at the drop of a hat. She has little in­ terest in eating. She finds herself feeling in­ creasingly hopeless and even has had thoughts of suicide. Though fictional people. Sam and Sheila are typical of the 17 million Americans strug­ gling with clinical depression. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people will experience a serious and disabling depressive episode at some point in their lifetime. It is also true that most people will not receive proper treatment because they don't recognize they are in a clinical depression. Ironically, more than 80 percent of those suffering from depression can be treated successfully. While most of us experience an occasional down day, individuals in a clinical depression find the down day turning into down days or weeks and begin to experience their "blues” more intensely. The primary symptoms of depression include: • Persistent sad mood (or nxxxl swings) • Decrease of pleasure or enjoyment in life or usual activities; withdrawal. • Physical discomfort, including aches and pains, sleep disturbance, fatigue, loss of ap­ petite or excessive appetite. • Difficulty concentrating or remembering things; difficulty making decisions. • Thoughts of death or suicide. • Anger or excessive irritability. • Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness Depression is caused by a combination of biological and environmental factors. There does appear to be an inherited predisposition for depression, much like other physical il­ lnesses. Depression often is triggered by the experience of loss or a period of high stress. The most effective treatment for clinical depression combines medication and counsel­ ing. Anti-depress ion medications can restore a sense of balance to a person’s emotional ex­ perience. Counseling can assist the person in identifying underlying causes for their depres­ sion and in learning more effective coping skills. Next week. Thursday. Oct. 10. our staff will be participating in National Depression Screening Day. This event is designed to in­ crease public awareness of clinical depression — its signs and treatment. We will provide free, confidential depression screening at our Caledonia Clinic from 9 a.m. to I p.m. The Caledonia Clinic is located at 9090 S. Rodgers Ct. (on M-37 north of the new retail s-.Tp mall in the Glen Valley Professional Building) Participants can take a written self­ test for depression, receive educational material, view a video, and talk with a menial health professional. No appointment is necessary. Call us at 945-4200 for more information on this event. BISD, continued from page 1 expected lo generate $980,000. The millage passed by a mere 41 votes. Altogether. 871 voters cast "yes" votes, and 830 cast "no" votes. Broken down by school districts, Delton voters approved the millage request. 219 voting yes and 132 voting no. while in Hastings more votes were cast against the proposal, with 698 voting "no" compared lo 652 voting "yes". Total turnout was 1,701. compared to 2,978 ballots cast last June, when the BISD first put the millage increase before voters. In the June election, the proposal was only defeated by 107 votes. The narrow defeat of the June proposal prompted the BISD to re­ submit the question to voters. The defeat in June was partially attributed to the fact that another millage proposal for the Hastings School District was also on the ballot. So the BISD decided to hold another election at a time when no other proposals would be on the ballot. Thus voters last Thursday only had the one issue to decide Mohler said he thought placing the pro­ posal by itself on the ballot "certainly didn't hurt" the election outcome. Mohler attributed the passage of the mil­ lage to a "combination of factors." He said there was probably an increased awareness of the level of the need.' People talked to their neighbors across the backyard fence, spoke abou: the millage proposals in restau- Pick up a copy of The Hastings BANNER Every Week for COMPLETE SPORTS COVERAGE rants, and otherwise promoted the millage on a one-on-one basis. Mohler said. The BISD millage committee also made phone calls, sent postcards and otherwise reminded people to go vole, he said "We really feel like the people of Barry County have taken the time to care," he said. "We feel the needs of special education stu­ dents have been recognized." "The real winners in this are the special education students throughout the county," he said. "They're the ones who are going to directly benefit from what the voters have done." When I was growing up. my parents used to talk about the good old days Now that I'm a grandparent myself, I’m beginning to unders­ tand their nostalgia. Everyday newspapers, magazines and the evening news confront us with the harsh reality of crime, moral decline and tight family budgets. But as the 104th Congress comes to an end. it's encouraging to look back and realize that this Congress has made significant changes to strengthen the American family. We voted to increase the funding for the Violence Against Women Act and increased penalties for crimes against children and the elderly. Megan’s Law requires that criminals convicted of molesting minors register their addresses with state officials when they get out of prison. Communities can then be made aware of these people We passed stiffer penalties for the unlawful use of Rohypnol, a drug sometimes used by raptist and molesters to knock out their victims. The 104th Con­ gress also increased funding for drug interdic­ tion and enforcement, strengthened death penalty laws, and expanded crime victims* rights to seek restitution. Another major concern of families today is maintaining a safe moral environment for raising children. Parents sho «ld have the right to direct and control the upbringing, educa­ tion, values and discipline of their children. This Congress gave parents more power to shield their children from sex and violence on TV. The American Psychological Association estimates that the average child now sees 8,000 murders and 100.000 acts of violence before even finishing grade school. In the historic telecommunications law Congress passed last year, we included the so-called "V-chip" to allow parents to control their children's viewing habits. I have also co­ sponsored a House resolution calling on broadcasters to curb the increase of violence on television, especially between the hours of 6 and 10 p.m. Raising a family can also be expensive, but we're pushing to reduce tax burdens on families. Governments at all levels now tax away nearly 40 percent of a typical family's earnings That means Americans have to work harder and longer to make ends meet. In August, Congress passed a tax credit of up to $5,000 credit for adoption expenses. We also allowed families to make IRA contributions for stay-at-home parents. Congress also pass­ ed a $500-per-child tax credit for families that the President vetoed. As parents and grandparents, we cannot allow ourselves to be content to reminisce about the good old days. The next Congress must continue to fight crime and stengthen families. More and better jobs are a large part of the solution. Government can help by balancing the budget tp reduce interest rates and enacting a fairer, flatter tax to encourage savings and investment. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before 'hey will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo determined by driven are as caring and careful as Beverly. Do we realize how many times our bus driven are out in pouring rain, fog. snow and icy roads, taking full responsibility for driving our children from one place to another safely, with never as much as a pat on the back, for a job well done, from the ones in charge? Several bus drivers do not have health in­ surance. because they may lack say an hour of work driving time for the school. Beverly happens to be one of those unfor­ tunate driven, as is her busband. Lee, also a bus driver. They do need insurance, yet they like their jobs, but are hoping someday soon for more work hours. Their pay is probably a little more than a fast food worker is paid. Think of all the responsibility a bus driver has. Not driving a bus for big wages or in­ surance tells me right away that they drive because they love what they do and enjoy children Driving your children safely on their bus is their main concern. 1 would invite all caring parents to attend the next school board meeting on Oct. 21 al Pleasantview. Beverly would appreciate any support you can give her, as she represents herself, after being able lo see the personnel files, because of the Freedom of Information Act. Beverly Smith Hastings Bus driver had no other alternative To the editor: 1 enjoyed reading your well written article on the Freedom of Information Act and the forced need of Hastings school bus driver Beverly (BJ.) Tracy's use of it. I'm sure she had no other alternative. How else can one prove unequal treatment, or ocher irregularities without access to written records? When a grievance is filed, do you think the employer will provide you with the written evidence that is on record that would support your position? Of course not. When you work for an employer you know what goes on day to day, but whether it goes on record or not is a different story. If a record is kept, it should be accurate and used in a consistent manner regarding all employees. In conclusion it looks to me that the Hastings School System has finally pushed a little person just one to many times. I am ap­ palled a female school bus driver is fighting for justice from a male dominated Hastings School Administration. If you are as interested or curious as I am, please join me on Monday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. I will be at the next Hastings School Board meeting at Pleasantview School. The address is 3734 Lacey Road. If you are not sure where this school is located, I am sure you may call the administration office of the Hastings Area Schools. Neil Wilder Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal?: Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the rr.me two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. for Barry County! HastingsBaNNER To Ute editor: Mary Warner, staff writer for the Banner, should be congratulated for her very well written article involving the Fredom of Infor­ mation Act in the Sept 26 issue of the Hastings Banner Hastings school bus driver Beverly (B.J.) Tracy has no alternative ocher than to look through the personnel files of her fellow bus driven. Not everyone has the funds for legal counsel, as does the school administration. She is doing the best she can. with all the in­ formation she can find on her own It is the only way Beverly is able to find out if she has been treated unfairly. • She is searching files only for disciplinary action to driven. Beverly wants ail bus driven to be treated equally, and above all. fairly. Rules and laws are meant for everyone. Beverly is a very conscientious, caring, dedicated and honest driver. The students on her bus always come first, above all else. She has been driving for 18 yean and has always enjoyed driving and is very proud of her job In all those yean, she has driven her students to and from school safely. My husband and 1 know what that means to parents. We are parents of three grown children who attended Hastings schools. Six out of our soon to be ten grandchildren ride school buses every day in ocher cities in Michigan. We pray every day. that their bus Should churches pay taxes? 04756774 Colorado will have a statewide ballot question next month on requiring churches to pay properly taxes. Churches traditionally have enjoyed tax­ exempt status. How do you feel about asking them to pay? Ikvotrd to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PutAsned by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Owwon Ot J-Afl Grapnel Inc 1952N Broadway Hastngs Ml 49056-06C2 (816) MS 9554 Fradanc J*obs Vca Pra^oeStapban Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EtUor) Elaine Gibert jAwatanf Editor) Barbara ball Jason Can C«rxJy Smrt h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habei Kathryn Seefye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciesafhed ads accepted Monday through FreayBam to5Xpm Satmcay BXam Noon Scon Ommen Cmdy O NeiB Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year r Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere Ed Harrington, Debbie Dorey, Hastings: Hastings: "I think that would be all right. Why not?" "No. probably they shouldn't pay taxes. Their money goes for good causes that should be kept lax exempt." Wayne Kidder, Hastings: Ray* Hastings: "I certainly do not think that's something that should "Why shouldn't they pay as long as everybody else he asked. It's not an area that government should be pays taxes?” involved in. in my opinion." POSTMASTER Sena aodress changes to: P.O Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Bill Anne Swich, Hastings: "No. I don't think they should." Doreen Nickerson, Hastings: "I don't drink they should." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 3. 1996 — Page 5 Benders celebrate brief vacation from work in Russia If he dies, the prime minister will take over for two months, then there will be an­ other election in which new candidates can participate. Bender added that he thinks most Russians do not want to go back to communism but find that economic conditions are not good right now. Some may think they jumped into a change too quickly. A new election probably would consist of a pro-reform candidate and an anti-reform candidate. Politics there is in such a flux. Carol said, things change so quickly that it has to be difficult to cope. "It was nice to come home to certainty and security," she said. The difference. Bob said, is that U.S. can­ didates differ more in personality than in by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Former Stale Representative Bob Bender and wife Carol have returned to the United Stales for a brief visit after spending a year and a half in Russia working for the Peace Corps. They relumed to the United States on La­ bor Day and spent time with relative; in Florida and Ohio, then returned to Mid­ dleville for a celebration and left here Mon­ day. Sept. 30. A celebration was held at the Middle Villa Restaurant Sunday in honor of Bob's 60th birthday Fnends of the Benders gathered to hear about their experiences before they re­ turned to Russia to complete their last nine months of the program. After the Benders arrived in Russia last year and received their initial three months training, and they were on the train on their way to their assignments in Crasindar near the Black Sea. they were notified that Bob's government assignment had been canceled. They spent three weeks without an as­ signment before (he Peace Corps assigned them to the City of Veronish. which is the capital of the Veronish State, refereed to as an Oblast in Russia. Bob's new assignment was to serve as an agriculture assistant and work a little bit with the Oblast Govern­ ment. Carol was able to find a teaching as­ signment similar to the one she originally had. The City of Veronish. Bob said, has a population of one million and the entire Oblast has a population of three million. Veronish is 300 miles south of Moscow, and unlike the city of their original assign­ ment. gets as cold as 33 below zero in the winter time and usually stays at that temper­ ature for most of the winter. Winter days there. Bob said, are extremely short, starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. What makes the weather bearable, he said, is that the sun does come out. The months of December and January are milder because there is not as much wind but February and March come with strong winds, cooling things off more. They found they had to buy thick Russian coats because much of what they do is out­ side. since they walk everywhere and have io go to the market every day. Summer*, on the other hand, are nice and the days are long The sun does not go down until 11 p.m. Boti works with farmers and small agricul­ tural businesses. He said the city is rich in agriculture and the land is good for growing crops Wheat, sugar beets, potatoes and some corn is grown. 'His latest project is to introduce soybeans to the area and prove to the local people that they can grow there successfully and crops can be expanded. SOS beans, he said, would make a good crop because they are good for the soil, the livestock and the poultry industry, which is something the city needs. The main purpose of Bender's assignment is to attempt to introduce new techniques that can make agriculture more viable for the dty. He helps farmers, agricultural organiza­ tions, and a little with the agriculture de­ partment of the government. He said he has made a little headway, but the process is slow. His expectations turned out to be higher than what was reasonable. "I did not anticipate the unwillingness of the people tn be receptive to new ideas." be Mid. One reason for this, he said, ft because of their culture and another is the political at­ mosphere of the city. The people of Veronish are strong com­ munists who are against reform. They would like to see the country go back to a commu­ nist way of life and the government con­ trolled system they used lo have. "The Veronish Oblast is the most com­ munist area around." he said. He added that the people in this area only want the Americans in their country to bring resources to them. They tend to be suspi­ cious and have a difficult lime trusting them. "It takes a long time to gain trust from the Russian people." he said. "Not just be­ cause of their politics, but also because of their culture." Many Russians. Carol said, stay close to their family and friends and take a while to talk to people outside of their circle. Carol said her teaching experience has been very comfortable. Russian schools are organized pretty much the same as schools in the U.S. Her function as a teacher is lo provide opportunities for students who have already learned English to use it in conversa­ tion. "They know English better than we do," she said. They have very specific knowledge about the rules of the language and are well aware of the geography, culture and customs of Americans. "The students are eager and open," she said. She added that every day functioning on the job is a little easier for her than for Bob because everyone in her classroom speaks English while everyone Bob deals with speaks Russian. Carol considers herself a traveling teacher because she works at six different schools, each with the same objective of improving students' conversational English. "It is amazing how well they speak En­ glish when they have never heard it before," she said. Some of the students already speak three languages, but most focus on English be­ cause it is the international language of business. College students she has taught, she said, eagerly study English because many plan to go into the businesses world. philosophy of the form of government the country should have. In Russia it is the other way around. The people there. Bob said, are free to come and go but there are still restrictions for leaving the city. People who wish to travel to another city must present many documents in order to be allowed to go. They can not just make hotel reservations, they must be formally invited to the city by the government. People in the city must have their docu­ ments with them at all times because offi­ cers will stop people just walking down the street to check them. The police are feared in much of Russia. The Benders enjoyed their send-off party Sunday and soon will continue their adven­ ture in Russia. TESTS, continued from page 3 Former State Bob Bender and his wife. Carol, enjoy relaxing at home while coming back to Middleville as part of a vacation. They were of to Russia again this week. Carol is the only American teacher in Veronish which can be a challenge because every school there wants her to visit and ex­ pose their students to English. "The students there are very bright," she said. Just as America has specialized schools, so does Russia. Carol teaches at many specialty language schools which she said is probably why some students know three languages by age 10. C^rol has found that the life of a Russian woman is very hard because it takes a very long time to do chores. Shopping and cook­ ing also are difficult because they do not have canned food or mixes and all foods are cooked from scratch. Because food is sold out in the open, shopping must be done on a daily basis and the lines at the markets are very long. Carol said that the one disappointment for her was that learning Russian was not as easy for her as she hoped. One reason is because she only had three months to learn it and another is because it is more difficult to learn a new language when you are an adult. Her students try to help her. Bob said 80 percent of the younger volun­ teers involved in the Peace Corps have al­ ready teamed one foreign language. Carol said another thing that surprised her about the Russian culture is that some things that are important to Americans are not as important to them. Sanitary standards are not as high. Meat at the market is left out in the open in the beat. She added that it saddens her lo see the en­ vironment the way it is there. They can't keep up with repairs on buildings and side­ walks and there is t lot of pollution and un­ employment. "Their standard of living is less than it was 10 years ago and they hope it gets bet­ ter." she said. Bob compared their living conditions to those in the U.S. 50 years ago However, two Russian cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg, are fairiy modem. Unlike the res’ of the country, they have real supermarkets and accept credit cards. Bob said that St. Petersburg is more mod­ em because of its historical significance. Its art brings many tourists to the area. Moscow is more modem because it is the capita] and, unlike most of the rest of the country, has been opened to the west for a long time. He said the way the rest of the country sees these cities is in a way similar lo how the rest of Michigan sees Detroit with legis­ lation that benefits the stale's largest city. However, how people m Michigan view De­ troit may just be a state of mind, while this is very true in Russia. Whatever limited re­ sources the country has usually go to Moscow so their buildings and roads get re­ paired while others in the coun may not. Things in Moscow also are much more expensive than in the rest of the country. The average rale of a hotel room is $400 per night white the same quality room would be $30 anywhere else. An apartment in another part of the coun­ try could cost $200 to $300 white an equiva­ lent one in Moscow will cost $3,000 to $5,000 per month. Housing for tenants in St. Petersburg is for either no cost or for utilities only. The bousing used to be owned by the state but now arrangements vary due to the fall of communism. Some companies or farms own housing and provide for their employees and some may be collectively owned. Carol said daily living in Moscow would be as difficult for the average Russian as in other parts of the country, but many rich people live there and some things are more sophisticated. They have more to offer and more sophis­ ticated transportation, and more foreigners and new Russians that have a lot of money. Carol said the people there try so hard to save money, but find it difficult because the cost of living goes up so quickly. The amount of rubles per $1 in 1992, Bob said, was 12. In 1996 it is 5.300. In 15 months this year, it went up from 4.400 to 5.300. People there can not buy stamps in ad­ vance because the cost of them changes al­ most daily. Airline and train tickets also can not be purchased too far in advance for the same reason. Russia. Bob said, has mostly a cash econ­ omy and lines are long because people have stacks of cash to purchase items. Carol said she has enjoyed her experience and is not sorry she went, but will be glad to come home for good. They have nine months left and will come back in June. Students, Carol said, do not go to school in the summer and Peace Corps teachers are encouraged to participate in extra projects during this time. The Benders recently enjoyed six days in St. Petersburg and soaked in the culture. One question that is on many Russian people's minds. Bob said, is if communism will return to their country. After an election a white ago, communists took control of the legislature but a later election put Boris Yeltsin back in control. Bob said be thinks that if communists won an election, communism could gradu­ ally return. However, most of the anti-re­ form people are older and are becoming less active in politics. On the other hand, many younger people there these days are pro re­ form and may be more active in politics as time goes on. But Yeltsin's current health situation could cause some complication* They can be taken when a student is still a sophomore. If students receive proficient rat­ ings in all the areas, either as sophomores or juniors, they can lake college-level classes, and those classes must be paid for by the school district. Seniors who receive proficiency ratings in one or more of the areas can also take college classes in the areas where they were rated proficient. (College credits are also used for high school graduation requirements.) Thus, some students could get as much as two years of their college training paid for by the state, Shelton said. Or, students achieving proficiency ratings on the high school test and then taking college courses white still in high school might be able to forego college altogether, since the college classes they have already taken may be enough to land them a job. Many more employers are requiring col­ lege training, Shelton said. The Hastings school district takes that into account with its K-14 (kindergarten through 14 yean of school) education model, which replaced a former K-12 (kindergarten through 12th grade) model that assumed high school grad­ uation would be the end of some students' academic careers. The K-14 model, which was developed in Europe as a response to the need for European businesses and industries to compete in a tough global market, Shel­ ton said, operates with the assumption that "in this technical world, (students) have to have college training." However, Shelton admitted, upgrading standards may put some students under greater stress. "Nobody wants their children to hate go­ ing to school." she said. The state board may have to "fine-tune" its vocational education requirements, she said. See TESTS, continued page 6 Lasers In Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery 1 Michael Nosanov. M.D.. board certified otolaryngologist, will give a presentation on the use of lasers in the treat­ ment of car. nose and throat problems from 7 - 8:30 pm.. Thursday, October 10, in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. Dr. Nosanov will discuss a variety of ear. nose, and throat problems and will answer questions and offer insights to care for patients with car, nose and throat problems. Dr. Nosanov attended the Slate University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, and completed a 4-ycar residency in otolaryngology at the University of Minne­ sota Hospitals and Clinics. Minneapolis. MN. This is a free program, for further information or to register please call 948-3125. Refresh­ ments will be served. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 100, W. O>«* » . Ml 4«M • CITY OF HASTINGS • NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Wjren Funeral Home, Inc. 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Ave. • Hastings. Michigan 49058 • (616) 945-2471 Because We Care. WREN FUNERAL HOME ANNOUNCES ANOTHER FAMILY SERVICE Pictured is David C. Wren. President of Wren Funeral Home. Inc. on the left welcoming Roger S. Geiger to the Funeral Home Sufi in the newly created position of Family Service Counselor. ■ Wren Funeral Home ot Hastings, in another conH nnuing effort to sene families better, is pleased to H announce that Roger S Geiger has formally accepted the position of Family Service Counselor. Roger comes to us from the Lake Odessa Area. He is a licensed funeral director, holds a limited life insurance license and has received specialized training in order to assist families with adsance funeral planning He brings to our firm over 16 years of experience in funeral ser- Roger's primary focus will be to visit with family members after the death of their loved one to insure that all the family's needs, no matter how great or small they may be. are completely taken care of. At Wren Funeral Home it is important that families realize that our services don’t end with the funeral. There are many details that need to be addressed immediately after the funeral. It is our goal to be a canng resource to those we are called upon lo serve and to assist them in the very best way we can Roger will also help to educate individuals on the importance both emotionally and financially of planning their funeral in advance. HSP tests — math, science, reading, or writ­ ing — will have their diplomas endorsed in those categories. Overall. Shelton said, twothirds of those taking the test last spring will receive an endorsement in at least one of the four categories, and 20 percent will re­ ceive endorsements in all four categories. The new tests have required switches in the high school curriculum and more empha­ sis in leaching the areas tested, such as tech­ nical reading, group problem-solving, appli­ cations of knowledge to specific problems, and essay writing. These skills, Shelton said, are what are needed in today's workplace. Employers "want people who will come in as a team member with basic reading, writing, and math skills, so they can read the technical manuals, follow directions on putting a ma­ chine together, write notes for the next shift, or talk with their team about how to im­ prove things." Shelton said she believes Hastings can make the switch to the college-prep educa­ tional emphasis, but the school district and other districts are "in the midst of a very dif­ ficult transition." "It's a big change in a hurry," she said. "Many, many high schools feel it was forced on them and forced on the kids too quickly." Educators in Michigan are also facing a struggle trying to balance the needs and in­ terests of individual students with the state requirements and the needs of the workplace. "The big question in education in the "90s," she said, is "how to strike a balance between what (students) are good at, what they like, and what's going to get them a de­ cent job." And white the new HSP tests may result in more students being forced into learning higher-level skills, the tests also have a side benefit. _________________ ___ Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 14, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 8. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, to determine the necessity to pave and Install curb and gutter on Ta,tee Drive between High Street and Thom Street (undeveloped). Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and senrices upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 3, 1996 TESTS, continued from page 5 to allow students who do not want to attend college more educational options. The new educational goals are also affect­ ing earlier grades, not just high school stu­ dents. MEAP tests in junior high and the clementaries eventually will be modeled after the HSP tests, Shelton said, with more writ­ ing and higher-level thinking required, and more essay-type questions The science and writing MEAP tests are already modeled after the HSP tests, she said, and math and reading tests are being revised by the state to more closely mirror the high school test. As a result, in the elementanes and middle school, students are being required to do more essay writing and technical writing, learning to apply their knowledge rather than regurgitate it. and being taught to work in groups. Writing portions included in last year’s junior high and elementary MEAP tests were brand new last year, she said. The 1995-96 MEAP math and reading scores for the elementanes and junior highs were released last winter, but scores for the science and writing portions of the junior high and elementary MEAP tests were just recently received by the district. The tests have the new HSP categories of Not Yet Novice, Novice and Proficient. Altogether. 89.9 percent of eighth-graders and 94.3 percent of fifth-graders scored in the lop two categories in science. In writing, the scoring was broken down into Proficient and Not Yet Proficient cate­ gories A total of 79.6 percent of Hastings eighth-graders achieved a proficient rating in writing, and 20.4 percent received a not yet proficient rating. A total of 67.2 percent of fifth-graders received a proficient rating in writing, and 32.8 received a not yet profi­ cient rating. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES WOOOGtOVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4M7 C**te Grove Rood. Putor Bea Herriag Wheelchair acceuible and •levator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Church Service 10:30 Wedncutey 6 p.m. Youth Meetingi. Junior Sentoc High HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 touch al M-79 Lawreace Hubfey. pastor phone 945-3397. Church phone MS-4993 Kathy Cocant. choir director Sen <tey morning: 9:30 am.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Wonhip; Youth Fcilowahip wnh Bob and He Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nunery for all services. Prayer meeting. 7:30 p m Wednesday BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vice* Bible classes 10 am. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Stuu, 7 pm Nonnas Herron. Minister Phone 945-2931 Bible Survey on videos ia de home. Free Bible Corrrsponde.KX Course GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hauings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powcl! Rd 1 mile Eau of Hastings Rut Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 943-9224 Sunday Services - 9:45 a.m.. Bible Classes for all ages; 10*0 am Morning Worship Ttenday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith. 5:30 p m youth meeting w«h •Youih with a Message*' 945 9224. 6 30 p.m Bible study for all WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49038 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-1061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 90) am. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 a m . Rev Carl Utchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages. NEW... beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS. Adult classes. Gaining Per­ sonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets Calling God's Pn> pie Bock To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs. 4-H. Mondays 6 30-8 00 p.m BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p.m al 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Lauhaugh residence! and Wednes­ day. 5:15 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering. You are invited and welcome. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowling. Ml 49030 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 pm Wednesdas Bible Study 7 00 p.m . Wednesday AWANA 6:30-8:00 p m. (3 yr old through bth trade) CHURC-H or THE N AZARENE. 1716 Nonh Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour; 11:00am Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m Even-, mg Service; Wednesday 740 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a m and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles FtscU-r. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. S-S CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mam v M) a.m.; Saturday Mass during the summer 6:00 p.m.; Communion Services Wednesday, fnday at 9 00 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m . Classes for ail ages; 1140 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up IQ 4th Grade; 640. Evening Service Wadaraday 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman HaB; 740 p.m.. Adult* Prayer meeting. 8:13 p m.. Adult Choir practice. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 am; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wail Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church. Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 pm Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting a 502 E Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building) 9 am Holy Communion Im and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4ih Sundays. 1928 prayer book uwd at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Res Deacon David Huslwick at 948-2101 St Andrew sis a pan of the independent Anglican Church Canada Svnod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer, Pastor A mission of St Ruu- Catholic Church. Hasting Sunday Mass 9 30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple* Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry. youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader­ ship trammg The Church Page is Paid tor Dy The Hastings Banger, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hasting, and Lake Odessa WBfN FUNlRAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED Of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescrtptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 94S3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTUniNG CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIMR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan John Sweers HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Auociate Pastor Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 9 45 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens; 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. Kids Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. 9:00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study; 10:00 a.m Young Aduh Bible Study; 6:30 p.m Kid's Quirking and LadieV Bible Study; 740 p m Bi ble Study and Prayer tn Sanctuary. For further information call the church office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . Michael Amon. Pwtor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Oct. 6 - 8.00 and 10:45 a m Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School; 12:45 Jail Worship. Thursday. Oct. 3 - 7:30 Aduh Choir; 8:00 Adven­ tures. 8:00 AA. Saturday. Oct. 5 — 8:30 Work Bee. 9:30 Catoch 2; 1:30 Inquirers; 8:00 NA. Monday. Oct. 7 — 7:00 Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. Oct. 8 — 7.40 Stephen Supp Super* Wednesday, Oct 9 - 1040 Wordwatchers ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 241! McCann Rd . Haitingi, Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phom 623 2050 (Delton) after 6 pm. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 1000 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich. Jara A. Camp beU. Ptotor Sunday School 9 3C a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship IO;45 a m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 2 pan. Wednesday activities 7 (J p.m'. are: Rainbows or J J Bible Qux (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible Qua (<ea 8-12); Yomh IfteteWtei or Teen Bible (>iu (ages 13-19), Aduh Bible Study - No age limits QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship II a.m.; After School Sp-ciaJ Wednesday. 4 pm P.O Bo* 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Colar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 1040 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 00 a m ; Evening Service at 640 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 740 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor; Sally C Keller. D.C.E.; Becky Oexler. Pro­ gram/Youth Director. Thursday. Oct 3-9:30 a m Circle <2 Lounge - Nursery provided Sun­ day. Oct 6 - •••WORLD COM MUNK3N SUNDAY— 8 00 a m Chancel Choir rehearsal; 9:30 and 11 00 Morning Worship (9:30 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH AMFM) Nursery is provided during both Services. Communion will he celebrated at both Services. 9 50 a m Sunday Church School f<< all ages. 10:50 a.m. Coffee Hour, 11: 50 a.m. Children's Church; 12: 00-2 45 p.m. Middle High PYF trip to Mall. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Senior High PYF at Bellgraph's Tuesday. Oct. 8—1:00 p.m Staff meets for prayer; 3:30 p.m. Handchimes; 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Slgn-up Lea son Sharpe Hall; 740 p.m. Cir­ cle F9 - Lounge HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor. Craig Super!. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar her free building with elevator to all floon Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM AM al 10 30 a.ru SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9.30 a m Coffee FeBowship 10 30 a m . Worship 1140 a m wtth child care for infant* and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade; Ml-Hl Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p.m.. Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5:30 p.m WEDNESDAYS: Family Night Ught Meal. Bible Study. Kids AcDvme* starting 640 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night Thursday. Oct. 3 — Com­ munity Prayer Service 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. in sanctuary. Sunday, Oct 6 - WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY with Chancel Choir leading worship thru the "Mass of the H-YJy Trauty." a protestant mass compotod by Jonathan Tuuk Fnday. Oct. 18 — Barry County Habiui for Humanity Swiss Steak and Chicken Fundraiser Dinner 4:30 lo 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall HASTINGS - Gary M. Gahan, age 55, of Hastings passed away Friday. September 27, 1996 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Gahan was born on March 16, 1941 in Lansing, the son of Paul & Donna (Bogerd) Gahan. He was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended schools there, graduating in 1959 from Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, going on to attend Grand Rapids Junior College. He was married to Patricia A. (Andrews) Yarger on December 13, 1987. He moved to Hastings in 1974 from Grand Rapids. Mr. Gahan started with Hastings Mutual Insurance Company as a Casualty Lines Underwriter in August 1967 and became Assis­ tant Vice President and Underwriter Manager in January 1977. In 1979 he became Assistant Vice President-Research and Development. In January 1984 he became Vice President Infor­ mation Resources. He was a member of Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Hast­ ings Roury Club, Member of Society for Insur­ ance Research, the Rate Filen/Actuirial of Michigan Group, Essential Insurance Michi­ gan Implementation Group, Society of Insur­ ance Risk Engineers, Chairman of the Board National Independent Statistical Services, Past Treasurer of Central Michigan Underwriters Association. Mr. Gahan was an avid golfer and loved Irish traditions. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Gahan is survived by his wife, Patricia; six sons, Timothy (Darlene) Gahan of Hast­ ings, Todd (Cheryl) Gahan of Hastings, Brian Gahan of San Francisco, California, Shawn (Alice) Gahan of His^ogK Matthew Gahan of Hastings, Eric Gabai) of Lansing, two ‘step daughters, Kim (Craig) Meyer of Hastings, Kelly (William) Yoder of Clarksville; one step son, Michael (Sara) Yarger of Noblesville, Indiana; twelve grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas (Patricia) Gahan of Pinellas Park, Florida, Joel (Kathryn) Gahan of Kentwood. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, October 1, 1996 at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, American Lung Association or St Rose School Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I Russell E. SHELBYVILLE - Percy H. Ross, age 92, of (Gun Lake) Shelbyville passed away on Sunday, September 29,1996 at Hospice Home of Hope in Grand Rapids. Percy was born on August 21,1904 in Grand Rapids, the son of Herbert and Bertha Ross Percy and his wife, Dorothy owned and operated Ross Resort at Gun Lake for the past 50 years. Percy had owned and operated Ross Sales & Service Refrigeration in Kalamazoo, and was presently employed at Landman SalesMarina, Gun Lake. Percy was born in East Grand Rapids and spent his early years at his parents Ross Pavi­ lion Hotel at Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids. He also lived and worked at West Gun Lake, formerly known as We-Gu-La Lodge, which was operated as a resort by his father. Percy met his wife while living at Gun Lake, and they were married in February of 1927. Percy ran the Wayland Hotel in Wayland until 1929. when the Great Depression forced him to close. He and his wife later lived in St. Louis, Missouri, and Chicago, Illinois. Percy was a 59 year life member of the B.P.O.E. Elks in Kalamazoo, and transferring to Lodge • 1711 in Otsego. He was a 60year life member of the Masonic Lodge 178 in Otsego, a life member of the Saladin Tempte and a life member of the Kalamazoo Shrine Club, a member of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commer­ ce, and a charter member and one of the found­ ers of the Gun Lake Protective Association He served as a Deputy Sheriff for Barry County, and was often referred to as the “Mayor" of Gun Lake. With his death will go the historian of Reeds Lake, as well as Gun Lake. Mr. Ross was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 68 years, Dorothy in Ctelober of 1995; an infant son; and a sister, Miriam Young of Wayland, who died in July of 1996. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Gloria Ross Wilson-Landman and Rocky Landman; two grandsons, William and Stephen Wilson; two great grandsons, Keegan and Axton Wilson; several nieces and nephews; a special niece, Dorothy Early, who was so canng during his illness. At his request cremation has taken place. A private family graveside services will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. The family suggests that memorial contribu­ tions be made to Hospice of Greater Kalama­ zoo, greater Hospice of Hope in Grand Rapids, and the Shndots’ Hospital for Crippled Children. Robert dark | World War II, European-African, Korean Service, Distinguished Flying Cross and a Command Pilot Badge. Russell was the speaker at the Hastings Alumni Banquet a few years ago. Russell was married to Evelyn Newland. They had a son Richard, who is a doctor and also a pilot and lives in Marianna, Florida; daughter, Ann Fonts who lives in Sacramento, California; three grandchildren. The marriage ended in divorce. He later married Leora from New Port Richey who survives him. Burial wu in the National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. ! KALAMAZOO - Ruth M. (Solomon) Yaw, age 97, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Hast­ ings, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 1996 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Yaw wu born on November 28,1898 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Charles & Julia (Dey) Solomon. Her family moved to Hastings in 1913 from Grand Rapids. She lived in Hastings until moving into Friendship Village in Kalamazoo in 1977. She wu married to CJ-. Yaw in 1930, he preceded her in death in 1932. She wu a member of First Presbyterian Church. State Employee's Retirement Associ­ ation, and the American Association of Retired Persons. No immediate survivors. Funeral Services were held Monday, September 30,1996 al the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial wu at the Portland Cemetery in Portland. Memorial contributions may be made to Hutings First Presbyterian Church. | | Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was bom June 10, 1936 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Louis & Lulu (Price) Chenier. She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1954. She was employed for several years at the J.C. Penny Company in Kalamazoo. She was married to Bud DeVries on Septem­ ber 7, 1957 She enjoyed gardening. The couple hu resided at their current residence for the past 22 years & had spent the past several yean at their winter home in Leesburg, Florida. She wu preceded in death by her father. Mn. DeVries is survived by her husband, Wilford “Bud"; five children, Scott (Vicki) DeVries of Mattawan, Steve (Linda) DeVries of Otsego, David (Carolyn) DeVries of Gaines­ ville, Florida. Dean (Alicia) DeVries of Memphis, Tennessee, Dale DeVries of Grand Rapids, mother. Lulu Morgenstern of Dorr, six grandchildren; one sister. Mane (Joseph) Rybiski of Middleville; brother, Phillip (LaVoone) Chenier of Dorr, several nieces, nephews. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, October 2,1996 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Cremation hu taken place at her request Memorial contributions may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice. NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA - Russell E. Laughbaugh, age 78, of New Port Richey, Florida passed away Friday, August 9, 1996. Russell was the son of Dick and Lena (Otis) Laubaugh. He attended McCallum Schoo! where his mother, Lena was a teacher. He lived with his folks on Otis Lake Road in Hope Township. He graduated from Hastings High School. He taught school in Barry County. Russell served in the Air Force from 1942 through 1952. His duty included twenty f»ve missions on a B-17 as well as one year of active duty in France. He continued to work in avia­ tion as an Airline Inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration in Chicago, Detroit, Honolulu and Minneapolis. He earned a Pilot rating on the Boeing B-727 and Douglas DC-10. He retired on July 16, 1978 as a Colonel in the United Stites Air Force. During his service he earned thd follbM< ted al s. Ruth M. (Solomon) Yaw Sydney M. DeVries PLAINWELL - Sydney M. DeVries, age 60, of Plainwell and formerly of Grand Rapids passed away Sunday, September 29, 1996 at South WesL Byron Center. Interment will be at Kent Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dorcas Aid U.S.A, in care of the Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odessa. | |Percy H. Ross| I WOODLAND - John Sweers, age 78, of Woodland and formerly of Byron Center, passed away Monday. September 30, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. He was born October 21, 1917 in Byron Center, the son of Tony and Clara (Hulst) Sweers He attended Winchester Elementary School and was married to Thelma Walma October 21, 1941 in Dutton. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He fanned and was a truck driver and a self employed mechanic, retiring in 1979. He moved from Byron Center to Carlton Center in 1971 and to Woodland in 1993. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Jennie, Wilma, and Ethel; three brothers, William, Norman, and Melvin. He is survived by his wife, Thelma; five sons, Anthony (Mary) Sweers of Newport News, Virginia, Gary (Brenda) Sweers of Grand Rapids, Kenneth (Mary) Sweers of Grand Rapids, Peter (Donna) Sweers of Carl­ ton Center, Marvin (Fran) Sweers of Winter Garden, Florida; 11 grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one brother, Raymond (Lorna) Sweers of Grand Rapids; one sister, Julia (Charles) Woodruff of Byron Center. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 3, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at Byron Center Chapel of the Cook Funeral Home 2067 84th Frtmas E. (Neeb) Miller BALDWIN - Frances E. (Neeb) Miller, age 81, of Baldwin formerly of Clarksville and Grand Ledge passed away Friday, September 27, 1996 at her residence. She wu born October 14,1914 in Clarksvil­ le, the daughter of John and Edith (Sparks) Neeb. She graduated from Clarksville High School and was married to Donald Miller in 1933. She was employed by the Secretary of State for several years She wu preceded in death by one brother. Wilbur Neeb; four sisters, Beatrice, Gertrude, Ethel and Lucinda. She is survived by her husband, Donald; two sons, Robert (Clara) Miller of DeWitt, Jon Miller of Ishpeming; one daughter, Marlene (Ed) Dixon of Diamondale; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, September 30, 1996 at the Wesleyan Church in Clarksville with the Reverend James Vanderwarket officiating. Interment was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Reed City. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel Clarksville. RIOVISTA, TEXAS - Robert Clark, age 74. of RioVista. Texu and formerly of Hastings, passed away Fnday, September 27, 1996 in RioVista, Texas. He was the son of the late Merl and Cecile Clark of Hastings. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Octob­ er 4, 1996 in Texas. Dorothy L Burghdoff HASTINGS - Dorothy L Bixrghdoff, age 71, of Hastings passed away Tuesday, October 1, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Burghdoff wu bora on April 15,1925 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Harold & Helen (Boyion) Olmstead. She wu raised in Grand Rapids & Hastings and attended schools in those communittes. She went on to attend business school in Grand Rapids. She wu married to Orville Burghdoff on W3 Md bved ail her naM Abstract Office in Hutings for 26 yean and 2 years at the former Chicago Title Office In Hastings until retiring in 1985 She wu a member of Grace Lutheran Church. She wu preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Dawn Layne in 1980. She is survived by her husband, Orville; one daughter, Kathy (John) Mugridge of Middle­ ville; one son. Bill (Mary) Burghdoff of Hast­ ings; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 3, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |Arthur Leo Keeler | HASTINGS - Arthur Leo Keeler, age 69, of Hutings passed away Saturday, September, 28, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Keeler wu bora on December 15,1926 in Woodland Township, Barry County, the sou of George & Hazel (Smith) Keeler. He was raised in the Hutings area and attended schools there. Mr. Keeler lived most of his life in Hastings and worked u a handyman for Hastings fami­ lies A businesses. He wu a member of Hastings Assembly of God. Mr. Keeler wu well known for decorat­ ing and riding his bicycle in Community Para­ des for many years. Parade viewers locked forward to his participation. He wu preceded in death by his parents; sister, Catheline Keeler, brothers, Robert, George, Raymond. John A Ralph Keder. Mr. Keeler is survived by his sister, Arlene Strimback of Hastings; three sistere-in-law, Helen Keeler of Hastings, Kate Keeler of Lake Odessa, Minnie Keeler of Clarksville; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 2,1996 at Hastings Township Cemet­ ery with Reverend James A. Campbell officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1996 — Page 7 Social News Hayners renew vows in Hawaii During the month of June 1996, Dave and Mary Jane Hayner of Hastings celebrated 35 years of marriage by renewing their vows to each ocher on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The ceremony was held at the Keawaiai Con­ gregational Church and Rev. Kealahou Alika presided over the reaffirmation of marriage vows. Sharing in their joy was their son Damien (Jon) who lives on Maui, Joel the official cameraman. Grandma Peters reading from II Corinthians on love, Dave's sister Sandy from the state of Kansas and Al from island of Tahiti with his beautiful gift of voice and guitar. The words of renewal were made in Hawaiian and English and June who rang bells of celebration. Grandma Peters made all flower lets, bouquets and Dave’s sash. Kewwalai church was established in 1832 and serves the island people as well as people from around the world with love and compassion Dave and Mary Jane were married in 1961 at the home of Pastor Russel Houseman. Their daughter Tammy and her children Amanda. Tom and Kristin live in Hastings. Mulletts to observe 50th anniversary On Wednesday. Oct. 9. 1996 Don and Marge Mullctl will celebrate their 50th wed­ ding anniversary. They have three children, David. Chuck and Dec. Don and Marge were longtime residents of Hastings and currently are enjoying their retirement in Knoxville, Tenn. If you would like to share in their celebra­ tion by sending a card or letter (no gifts please), you may write to them or call: Don and Marge Mullen, 911 Dora, Seymour. Ten­ nessee 37865; phone (423) 577-0785. Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas Hildred Chase spent Saturday visiting with Naomi Cole, a life-long friend from Mari­ copa, Ariz. They met at the home of Naoma's sister-.n-law. Hazel Brown, in Hast­ ings. Cole and her late husband operated the post office in Maricopa, Ariz.. for many years after leaving this area for the west. Hildred said that after hours of visiting the three of them went to Nashville for lunch and it was a very enjoyable day despite the rain. I drove to Marshall on Sunday afternoon to visit with my sister-in-law, Evelyn Lucas McClay. On the way I saw a few of the early maples in full color. Each one is always a surprise to me as everything else is still green, although the same very trees are in the same place every year. There is one of these not too common trees in Woodland in the yard of Phillip and Pauline Vroman. This Saturday, Oct. 5. is the date for the first of the many annual fall church bazaars, although this church has not previously held a fall fund-raising event. This one is considered by the people par­ ticipating in it to be more of an arts and crafts show, though there will be baked goods and a luncheon. It will be at Kil­ patrick United Brethren Church, the “Church Shining on the Hill,” on M-66 at Barnum Road One of the features of thi. event will be the introduction of a fine new cook book the ladies of the church have spent yean collect­ ing recipes for, and the luncheon will be prepared from recipes in the new cookbook. Also this Saturday, from 9 a m. to 2 p.m., the Living Stones of Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold another huge rummage sale at the church. They usually have a vast variety of treasures and trash well worth e xamining for something you happen to want or need. Sept. 29 was Harvest Sunday at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Barbara Meyers. Adie Eckman and Curtis Allen Sr. spoke and Adriene and Mardell Bates offered special music. Harvest sweet breads and cookies were served at fellowship hour. Hn Friday, I met Joyce Weinbrecht and Gretchen Slater at the Woodland Townchouse for lunch. Gretchen mentioned that she is again chairman and in the middle of the high school level annual VFW sponsored "Voice of Democracy” contest for the Lakewood area. Nov I is the deadline for students in the 10th. I hh and)2lh grades to turn in a threeto five-minute taped essay on the subject of “Democracy-Above and Beyond” (all other forms of government.) Local, state and na­ tional prizes will be awarded. Gretchen wants to be sure that all home-schooled stu­ dents in these grades are aware of the contest, as one of the local prizes last year went to a home-schooled girl. The essay tapes should be turned in to the Lake Odessa VFW by Nov. 1 to be judged. Sunday evening the final “September Blessings" concert was held at Woodland Uni!?d Methodist Church. The Clarkson Band with country and contemporary gospel music and witness presented the last of the “September Blessings" series of concerts. I was not able to get there this week, but Shirley Kilmer said it was a very enjoyable concert A bridal shower for Anne Buxton was held recently at Lakewood United Methodist Church. The Yonkers family hosted the party which 36 ladies attended Anne will marry Ross Meehan of Hast­ ings on Nov. 5 in the Bahamas They will reside in her new home on the property of her parents. Roger and Edith Buxton. On Oct. 10. next Thursday evening, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet in the dining room of Lake Manor on Emerson Street at 7 p.m. The program will be a VCR tape called The Seasons of America," narrated by Charles Kerault When the Woodland Lions Club met last Tuesday evening. Harold Stannard spoke about the history and mechanics of presiden­ tial elections. In the first few elections, each state legislature sent electors to vote without a popular election. George Washington was elected the first two times with no opposi­ tion and no negative votes. He had refused to be king on the ground* that “one George is enough." Stannard said that he has already been in­ vited to speak several times in California this winter, and he will use this lecture as well as one he is preparing on "The Shadow Presidents" which will be about the close friend and confident which many presidents seem to have had and another about The Imperial Presidency.” The club was served a spaghetti and meat­ ball dinner by the Woodland Townchouse be­ fore the meeting. During the business meeting, the club voted to give Carrie Randall and Brandy Goodemoot each a donation to help with planned educational tnps next year. • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 1996 et 7:30 p.m. In the City Hell Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastlnga, Michigan to consider a variance request by Mr. Russell Sarver of 2222 E. State Road, Hastings. Michigan to waive the City Zoning Ordinance Sections 3.150 (2) & 3.150 (3) requiring the distance of on accessory building to be a minimum of three feet (31 from a side and rear lot line and ten feet (10’) from a residence. The variance, it approved, will allow for the construction of a garage at 616 W. Walnut Street. Lot 4 Block 4, Lincoln Park Addition See map below for site of proposed variance. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mlchlgw. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616.945-2488) or TOD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil D. Manahum BOY, Kaleb Jay, born al Pennock Hospital on Sept. 22 at 11:16 p.m. to Stefanie Rodriguez and James Dockier, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 tbs.. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. Baumans to mark 74th anniversary Roy and Minerva Bauman of Holiday, Fla. will be celebrating their 74th wedding an­ niversary Oct. 5 with a family dinner. Roy and Minerva were married in Emporia. Kansas. Oct. 5. 1922. Minerva will be 90 years old on Sept. 27. Greetings and cards may be sent to them at 341 Pinewood Dr.. Hastings. Dammens to observe golden anniversary BOY, James Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24 at 4:28 to Richard and Cindy Mead, Freeport, weighing 6 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Robert Loe Cobb IV, bora at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 23 at 7:50 p.m. to Rachel and Robert Cobb ID. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 1016 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, David Michael, bora at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24 at 12:46 a.m. to Mary Ann and Michael Darnell, Char lone, weighing 11 lbs., 2M ozs. and 22*4 inches long BOY, Jacob Anthony, bora at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24, at 8:20 a.m. to Michaeleen and Don Clinton, Middleville, weighing 9 lbs.. 5*6 ozs. and 21*6 inches long Elmer and Hazel Dammen will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in October. Family and friends are welcome to join together to celebrate this happy occasion Saturday. Oct. 19. from 1-4 p.m. at 1200 N. Middleville Road near Hastings on M-37. No gifts please and casual attire required. GIRL, Amanda Dawn, bora at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 25 at 10:25 a.m. to Sandra and Bart Woodmansee. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 21*6 inches long. GIRL, Audriana Nicole, bora at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 26 at 2:38 p.m. to Bonny and Danny Jarman, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs.. 7*4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Dari Herbert to mark 70 years The family of Dari Herbert would like to in­ vite all of his friends and relatives to an open house to be given in honor of his 70th birth­ day. at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, on Saturday, Oct. 19. from 2-5 p.m. There will be a short program at 3 p.m. No gifts please Dari looks forward to see­ ing his friends at his birthday party. Ahearns celebrate 40th anniversary Con and Marge Ahearn celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Sept. 8 with a din­ ner party given by their children and grandchildren KNOW what's happening In city and county government. Read the Banner each week! Robert Steven Kurti, Middleville and Tracy Lynn VanderKam. Moline, MI Dennis Alexander Downing. Potterville, MI and Mindy Jean Garvey. Nashville. Jerry Arthur Allerding, II, Hastings and Christina Ann Kaminski. Hastings. Donald Eugene Ash. Delton and Jessica Marie Jordan. Delton. John Edgar Smith, Nashville and Sandra Lee Schaub. Nashville Matthew Wayne Hummel. Hastings and Petrina Trinette Richard, Hastings. Kale Robert Dipert. Vermontville and Julianna Martha Solmes. Hastings. Richard James Roach, Shelbyville and Mar­ tha E. Poteet. Shelbyville. Gordon Shane McNeill. Hastings and Lori Ellen Reiser. Hastings. Mark Russel) Fox. Hastings and Carrie Ann Pifer. Hastings. Edgar Ernst Biergedcr. Hastings and Angela Lynnaee Felder. Hastings. Michael A. Leins, Delton and April Marie Rabb. Delton LEGAL NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Township Board of Hope Township will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.31774 mills in the operating millage rate to be levied in 1996. The hearing will be held on Monday, October 14,1996 at 7:30 P.M. at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. RJMJCA^lONNOTICl File No. 96-2198^SE Estate ol AGNES I. MALLtSON. deceased Social Security No 385 18-0588. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may bo barrod or offooted by this hearing. NOTICE A hearing will bo hold on October 23. 1996 at 9:15 am.. In the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Judge Skhord H Show on the petition o< Carole Nortel requesting that Carole Nortel bo appointed personal represen­ tative of Agnes I. Mollison. Deceased who lived at 547 Lake Drive. Lake Odessa. Ml 48847 Michigan and who died 6/6/96: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated 8/13/91 and codkils dated bo admitted lo probate. IT ALSO IS REQUESTED THAT THE HE RS AT LAW OF SAID DECEASED 8E DETERMINE'' Creditors of the deceased are notified that all doims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record Dated: Sept. 27. 199b Jeffrey L Youngsmo (P40393) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 CAROLE NETZEL By: Jeffrey L. Youngsmo 545 Lake Drive. Lake Odessa. Mt 48849 (10/3) If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 13.43% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 2.70% over the preceding year's operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. This notice is published by the Hope Township Board 5463 S. Wall Lake Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1996 Dear Wigged Out: You can’t do a thing about the slobs, but you CAN do something about yourself Shut the door of the pig sty and vow never to go in there until they leave for college, marriage or a career, whichever comes first. Tell them where the sheets and pillowcases arc, and inform them that they can get fresh ones if and when they warn to. The same goes for the towels. My plan may not get them to clean up their room, but it will reduce your blood pressure and promote peace, which is more important LEGAL NOTICES: mohtoaoc salk Robort A. I remain and Associates, P.O It at­ tempting to collect a debt and any information ob­ tained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot been mode in the conditions of o mortgage mode by LOUIS F. WISNIEWSKI and PAMELA J WISNIEWSKI. HUS­ BAND ANO WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CO* PORATION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mor tgogee. dated July 19. 1989. and recorded on July 21. 1989 in Liber 485 on page 670. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said mor­ tgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF IA. AN IOWA CORPORATION now known os GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF PA by on assignment dated August 3. 1989. ond recorded on August 14, 1989. in Liber 486. on poge 799. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there it claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of forty-six thousand seven hundred fifty four and 75/100 Dollars ($46,754.73). including interest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on October 17. 1996. Sold premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRV ING BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and ore described LAND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST I 4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4. SECTION 15. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 396 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 297 FEET. THENCE EAST 396 FEET. THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from •ho date of such sole. Dated: September 5. 1996 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF PA Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tromain * Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 B.rmmghom AM 48009-6616 (10/3) Share Local Information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! (•It) 4IMIM THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANO ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Nonet OF NorroAGE FOMCLOWMtALK Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by H.D.F. Realty. Inc., a Michigan cor­ poration. mortgagor, to the Stole Bonk of Caledonia, a Michigan bonking corporation of 627 E. Main Street. Caledonia. Ml 49316, mortgagee, by a mortgage dated January 7. 1993, recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on January 11. 1993. in Liber 363. poge 691. Because of said default, the mortgagee hot declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due ond payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there Is claimed to be duo. Including for principal and Interest on said mortgage, the sum of 365.694.18, and interest will continue on the principal balance of $56,899.95 at the rate of 9.375 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage. ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided, ond to pay sold amount with interest, os provided in said mortgage, ond all legal costs, charges ond ex­ penses. Including attorneys' fees allowed by low. and all taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. November 7. 1996 at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, ond are described os follows: Lot 8 of Hilltop Estates, according to the record­ ed plot thereof, os recorded In Liber 5 of Plats, on page 74. Barry County records: Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the dote of sale, unless determined abandoned In ac­ cordance with MCI 600.3241o. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol sole. Dated: September 26. 1996 TWOMEY MAGGIN I PIC Attorneys for the State Bank of Caledonia By: David Schoolenberg 212 Waters Building Grand Rapids. AM 49503 (616)459-6168 (10/31) National Depression Screening Day • Thoughts of suicide • Sadness • Sleeplessness • Emptiness • Inability to concentrate or death If you experience any of these symptoms, you may have clinical depression. Depression is one of the most common behavioral health problems—and one of the most treatable Free confidential help is now available on a walk-in basis. On National Depression Screening Day. come to the location listed below to fill out a self-test, receive educational materials, and talk one-on-one with a mental health professional. Scrce■lag Site and Hours ^’4^^ S“'“ ° 9 00 am. to I 00 p.m Spending spree Dear Ann Landers: Please tell me what 1 can do to protect my credit in light of my wife’s out-of-control spending habits. I recently found a credit card bill for $5,000 that 1 had not seen before. It was in my name, but 1 never applied for this card. I phoned the bank that issued the card. They confirmed my name and Social Security number. Apparently, my wife applied for it. used my name and signed my signature. I then looked around the house for other credit card statements and found four more, totaling $25,000. When I confronted my wife with the evidence, she said she couldn’t help herself. I am not a wealthy person. Ann. My wife has a part-time job. 1 work, pay our bills on time and worry about how we will be able to send our three teenagers to college is the bank that issued the card in my name responsible for authorizing this card without verifying my signature? What can I do about a marriage where trust is fading? — Perturbed in Massillon, Ohio. Dear Perturbed: You have some serious problems in addition to the financial mess. Your wife has a geranium in her cranium and needs professional help. You should insist that she get it. Inform her that she no longer has credit any place. Then contact lhe stores where she shops and tell them to close her ac­ counts. (Put it in writing). As for the past debts, you are stuck. 1 fear, unless you want to make a major stink about her forging your signature. 1 doubt that you’d want to do this to the mother of your three children. Good luck. You’re going to need it. New York cares Thursday, October 10, 1996 Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services ~ Ann Landers H PT MP ■■ rrr^T ■■ REST Christian Mental Health Senices Restoring Lives Renewing Spirits NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice a hereby given that the Barry County Planne^Zoning Commission will conduct a put* hearing on October 26,19M«t7J0p.tn.inthe Community Room. Courts S Law Building at 220 W Court St. Hastings. Mctegan The subject of the public hearing wK be the consideration of the Wowing amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP ADOPTION-A-1-96 Dear Ann Landers: 1 wish to make you aware of something that happened to me in New York City recently. I'm sure it will come as a surprise to many. When I was leaving work two weeks ago., I fell while crossing the street as a result of a broken piece of pavement. It happened at the height of the 5 p.m. exodus when people were rushing to go home. To my surprise. I was immediately sur­ rounded by people who rallied around and wanted to help. A bicycle messenger got off his bike and took me to a spot to rest. A welldressed businessman ran into a store and bought me bottled water Two employees from my company went back into the building where I work and brought my boss to the scene. Many others stopped and asked, "How can I help?*’ Someone saw to it that I wa» sent home to New Jersey in a limousine. I learned soon after that I broke a bone in one foot and the other ankle was severely sprained. Today. I am back at work (on crutches) for the first time, and I want to thank all those ter­ rific people in New York for their help when J needed it. We all know that N.Y.C. takes a beating from the stories that are printed about the negative happenings I thought that you might like to hear something on the positive side for a change. — M.G. in Fort Lee, NJ. Dear M.G.: And people say New York is a cruel, heartless city where people don’t care about their neighbors. (Remember Kitty Genovese?) Your letter proves this is not so. Thank you for your lovely letter of vindication. Request to adopt the entire township of Baltimore Township. T2N. R8W (see attached map) LEGAL NOTICE AND ANY MFONMAnON All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or r writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time anu place. Bw Carty d B«ry we pnwtoe necessary audary ads and MTwoes. sum as sqnan lor tie haenng impvM md ertc turn <y pnreed moenett twig cowdeied a toe meeing.» ntniduw Widrifu ■ tw meetnghMinng upon Ian (10) days nosce to the Carty ol Bany. irrtvttrts w» osaMMs mqumg iu«*aiy ads a MIVKSS should art»d the Carty ol Berry by wiang a ertrag the lotorang Mrneel Brawn. Carty •aiwvstralw 720 W Stale Street Hasmgs Mchqan 49058 ■ (616) 948-4391 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordnance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St. Hastings. Michigan, between me hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Fnday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L Boersma. Barry County Clerk MORTGAGE SALE — Defouh hot bwn mode in the condition! of a mortgage mode by WILLIAM J. VERBERKMOES A SINGLE MAN ond ANGELA S. BARNHART. A SINGLE WOMAN to FIRST SECURITY SAVINGS BANK. PS8. which is organized ond ex­ isting under the laws of the United States of America. AAortgoge. dated June 30. 1995. ond recorded on July 7. 1995. In Liber 634. on poge 600. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Norwest AAortgoge. Inc., a Californio Corporation, through mesne assignments dated August 16. 1996. and recorded on August 26. 1996. in Liber 670. on poge 482. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Eight and 83/100 Dollars ($39,508.83). including Interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole ol the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, of the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan, at 1 o'clock p.m.. on Thursday. November 7. 1996. Sold premises ore situated in the Village of Mid­ dleville. Barry County. Michigan, and ore describ­ ed OS: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 10 OF BLOCK 45 AND THE WEST 3 FEET OF THE NORTH I 2 OF LOT 9 OF BLOCK 45 OF VILLAGE OF AMDDLEVILLE. ACCOR DING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27 EX­ CEPT THAT PART LYING IN ARLINGTON STREET VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Dated September 26. 1996 NORWEST MORTGAGE. INC Assignee of Mortgagee John W. Dohon PC., Attorneys 19251 Mock Avenue. Suite 200 Grosse Point Woods. Ml 48236 (10/24) than an orderly room. Good rej'oinder Dear Ann: When someone says. “I can’t go to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting because it’s too far away,” I ask, "How far would you be willing to drive to buy a bot­ tle?" - M.L.M.. Oklahoma Dear Okla.: Beautiful. Thanks for the perfect rejoinder. Messy kids Dear Ann Landers: a while back, you printed a letter from a mother who said she was tired of yelling at her kids to pick up after themselves and was at her wits* end. Please run it again. My wife needs help. — A Tired Dad in Indiana. Dear Dad: Here's the letter. I hope it serves the purpose. Dear Ann Landers: I am a single parent who works full time. I have two bright and talented daughters, ages 14 and 12. The bedroom they share looks like a cyclone hit it. 1 am tired of yelling at them to straighten up the room. Their clothes are on the floor, on doorknobs, over (he backs of chairs — everywhere. The beds are never made. Papers that are two weeks old are strewn all over, along with soft drink cans, orange peels, you name it. The girts look so neat and nice when they go out, no one would suspect that their room is a pig sty. I’ve announced that I will not buy them another piece of clothing until they learn how to take care of the things that they have. I also have threatened to stop their allowance. They couldn't care less. One day, I decided to quit fussing and see how long it took for them to get tired of the mess. It didn’t work. Their cloches literally covered every inch of the floor. You couldn’t tell what color lhe carpet was. It didn’t bocher them in the least. They just walked over everything and went on with their routine. Please tell me what I can do before I go crazy. — Wigged Out in Colo. Spgs. Nutty judges Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to Judge Huntington, who did not approve of your comments about our messed-up judicial system. Please don't back down. You are right. I left an abusive husband and took our three children. Judges, lawyers and psychologists all said the kids had to visit their father even though it was made clear in the depositions that u. had molested them. Because I didn’t force the children to visit their father, 1 was found in contempt of court. When my teenage son molested my daughter. I humbled myself and asked his father for financial help so the boy could get counseling. His father ignored me. I forgave my son twice, but the third time, I reported him. Social Services is now moving to find me an unfit mother because ”1 don’t understand my son’s problems.” it is important to point out something about these so-called standard bearers of our culture. Numerous degrees with letters after a name is no substitute for decency or common sense. Thank you, .Ann, for your advocacy and sanity. — Virginia Mom. Dear Va. Mom: Your letter was one of many applauding my comments on nutty judges. They did my heart good. I hope you have a good lawyer and that all your children are receiving counseling. Thanks to all who wrote. Ann Landen' booklet, "Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landen. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. HI. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $625.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Women's Fellowship of First Congrega­ tional Church will meet next week Wednes­ day, Oct. 9, at 1:30 p.m. for their annual trip. This year’s jaunt will be to Jamestown for a visit to a Christmas shop, Noel restaurant, ia a former church. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. Oct. 10, for a video presenta­ tion of Charles Kuralt’s "Four Seasons." Kuralt was for years a Sunday morning TV personality with his travel programs The meeting will be at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. The Bonanza Bugle should reach members this week. Two busloads of Toppers, led by Betty Anspach of Grand Ledge, returned Sunday afternoon from an eight-day New England trio. Included were 17 from Hastings: McMillan, O’Laughlin, Shinkle, Mizer, Woodmansee, Freeland. Sage, Miller. EwerNicely and a Florida guest, Veta Hilt. Others came from Lansing, Grand Ledge, the Mesick area, Leslie and one from Lake Odessa. Some of the highlights were seeing the lunar eclipse at Bennington, Vt.; No-nan Rockwell gallery; a visit to U.S.S. Constitution at Boston; a lobster dinner at York Bay. Maine; a marble quarry and museum in Proctor, Vt.; Castle in the Clouds in New Hampshire; Niagara Falls in the rain and again in sun­ shine; civic plantings at Niagara-at-the-Lake; high drives over the St. Lawrence River at Cornwall, Ontario. Two negatives of the trip were for a Leslie man to have toxic reaction to shellfish, which got him an ambulance ride at Portland, Maine, and being left behind at a hospital and later on the same day for the tour leader to fall and get a forehead gash. Before the episode was over there were three police cars with state troopers, a fire chief and then his rescue squad and an ambulance. However, with treatment by the nurse on the trip and the trained rescue people, she was able to board the bus with her big bandage and proceed to In America, you are not required to offer food to the hungry Or shelter to the homeless In fact, one of the nicest things about living here m America is that you really don’t have to do anything for anybody Pittsfield, Mass., where she and husband Vert were dropped off at a hospital while the bus continued into Vermont. After five stitches, she was able to rejoin the bus groups. The Leslie couple rented a car and arrived in Ben­ nington before the buses arrived. Leah Abbott was much surprised recently when she received a large envelope addressed to daughterr Mary Jo from the Shenff of Cleveland County, Okla. With Mary Jo in Florida, Leah took the liberty of opening the letter. Here was a notice that the county was making a memorial to officers who had died in the line of duty. Included were copies of newspaper articles, a death certificate and other information about William Henry Ab­ bott, sheriff, who died in 1914 while serving a notice of a deranged escapee from an insane asylum. He had actually delivered the summons, but the man got his gun and shot the departing sheriff. Leah and Mary Jo had heard the story from their husband and father. Wall Abbott who was a Lake Odessa teacher, coach and athletic director. They had never seen any printed in­ formation about the episode. Likely the same information went to Mary Jo's seven cousins in Oklahoma. This provides some real authen­ tic family history for Wall’s grandson. Doug Wickham, and Doug's children Anthony and Jana of Carlton township. Happy birthday Play-Doh! This product has now been on the market for 40 years. It began as a cleaning compound made by a Cincinnati soap company. It was first called Rainbow Crafts. Seven hundred million pounds have been manufactured over the years. Some mothers likely feel they have scraped more than their share off the floor or furniture. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, Order of Eastern Star, will have its postponed meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3, due to the Grand Chapter meeting to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 10. HOPE TOWNSHIP WRITE-IN VOTE JOHN M. HOSLER SUPERVISOR BARBARA J. CICHY CLERK 1. Reinstate the Annual Meeting. 2. Enforcement of Codes and Ordinances. 3 We Wholeheartedly Support the Right to Farm. 4 We will have Care and Concern for the Future Growth of this Community. 5 GIVE BACK to the Residents Equal and Fair Representation 6 Crime Protection for the Residents of Hope Township Paid for by the Committee to Elect Hosier G Cichy. 5118 Walldorf. Delton �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The Diary of Eugene Wilcox (Part 5) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Eugene Wilcox and Jennie Shelp were mar­ ried on Nov. 24. 1888. Jennie went into this marriage knowing how much work there was in store for her. She didn’t know at that time that she would mother six children, but she took all of the work as it came and right in stride. She took time to go fishing, with or without Eugene. She could stack wood, drive a team and milk a cow along with the best of them. Eugene writes about their life during that first year of marriage: January. 1889 January I. Went and saw Ritter about work­ ing. Let Homer have cash. 25 cents. Jan. 2, Homer and 1 cut wood. Jan. 3. Homer Ritter and I cut wood. Jan. 4. Homer Ritter and I cut wood. 1 piled 2 cords and Jennie did 1/2 that. Father helped cut and I cord that Homer and 1 cut. Jan. 5, 1 split and piled wood. Piled 7 cords. Jan. 6. Jennie and I went for a ride and stopped to Father’s to eat turkey. Staid all night. Jan 7. Father and 1 killed a beef. Let Father have 1/4. Uncle Thomas came to our home. Staid all night. Got cash of W.H. Rit­ ter. S2. Jan. 8. Brought beef home and cut it up. Jan. 9. Went to school after Rob and did the chores Jan. 10. Did chores. Edward and Wm. H. Ritter came home. I paid Ritter cash $2. Jan. II. Did chores. Uncle Tom and 1 went to town. Jan. 12. Drew stalks. Father helped me. 1 helped him get com into bam. Got sheep down from north field. Jan 13. Did chores. Had Edward cut my hair. Jan. 14. Did chores. Drew a load of wood home and cut it up. Jan. 15. Homer Ritter and I cut wood and Father drew out and banked wood on road Jan. 16. Did chores. Father Shelp came here. I went to Bitgood's, got 2 bu. of apples. Jan. 17, Father and 1 cut wood. Jan. 18. Father and I cut wood and I went to Allegan for Father. Jan. 19. Father and I split and piled wood. Pil­ ed 1416 cords. Jennie and I went lo lhe G.A.R. installation and supper ia evening. Jan. 20, Went to Father's to do chores. Jan. 21, Did chores. Saw Edward. Jan. 22, Ed­ ward and I cut wood. Jan. 23, Edward and I cut wood. Jan. 24. Drew wood home and drew hay over to Turner's bam. Jan. 25. Father and 1 drew hay off of the marsh Jan. 26, Father and 1 split wood. I fixed the pig pen in afternoon. Jan. 27. Did chores, then Jennie and I went riding. We went to Wm. H. Rit­ ter’*. Jan. 28. W.H. Ritter stopped at my house and got cash. $2. Paid taxes. Jan. 29. Did chores. Jan. 30, Did chores and sawed wood and went to Edward’s Then we went to George Nagle’s. Jan. 31. Edward and 1 cut wood. We cut 2 U cords and I came home. February 1889 Feb. 1. Did chores. Feb. 2, Went to Carlton for Wm. H Ritter. He paid me Sl .50 for go­ ing. Feb. 3, Did chores. Jennie and Robert and I went to prayer meeting. Feb. 4, Cut wood and did chores. Feb. 5, Did chores and went to Wm. H. Ritter's. He turned me a roll­ ing pin. Feb. 6, Did chores Feb. 7. Did chores. Feb. 8, Did chores, then Jennie and I went riding. Feb. 9. Did chores, then Jennie and 1 went and got Susie Shelp. Feb. 10, Did chores, then took Susie home after her clothes Kept my horse in England’s bam. Feb. II. Went to Frank Wilcox’s. Feb. 12. Drew hogs for frank. Feb. 13. Came home. Feb. 14. Drew wood out on road. Feb. 15. Drew wood cut on road. Feb. 15, Went to Plainwell with wood. Had 2¥i cords. Got $1.25 per cord. $3.50. Feb. 17. Did chores and made feed box for sheep. Feb. 18. Did chores. Feb. 19, Did chores. Drew some com down. Feb. 20. Drew hay off marsh. Al Clem helped me. Let him have hay for helping. Feb. 21. Did chores Feb. 22. Al Clem and I went and got a load of dry tamarack. Feb. 23. Did chores. Took com over to bam to feed. Jennie and 1 went to Jake England's in the evening Feb. 24. Did chores. Feb. 25. Went lo Frank's with his horse. Took him a load of wood. Feb. 26. Took a load of goods home for Frank and drew a load of logs, and then took a load ot wood where he was slaying. Feb. 27, Came home. Brought a bag of cars of com for seed that 1 got of Frank. Feb. 28. Jennie and 1 went to Plainwell to sec a man about a farm. afternoon. We dug out some stones. Rob let me have some pork. June 8. Dug stones and a hole to sink stones in and went fishing in the afternoon. June 9, Rob and I went fishing and Jennie and I went to Wm. Goebel's for a boat ride. Homer Ritter came here. June 10. Worked on road. Rob let me have some pork. June 11. Worked on road and we got rails down to lake and drew stones and planted over com and dug hole to bury the stones. June 12. Drew stones and cultivated com June 13. Planted over com and cultivated com. June 14, Cultivated com. June 15, Planted com. Father and Mother and Rob came here and we went fishing. Jennie and 1 went home with them. June 16, Nettie and Rob took us to Father Shelp’s and Arthur brought us home. Got 4 lbs. of butter of Mother Shelp. June 17, Drew manure and picked stones. June 18. Burned brush and cut and trimmed trees in wood lot. Jennie got 3 eggs. June 19. Pulled weeds and got sheep up and sheared June 20. Sheared sheep. June 21. We finished shearing sheep and cultivated com. Father sent a hundred weight plow by Father Shelp. June 22, Cultivated com. Went to Prairieville with Rob. Got sugar and tobac­ co. June 23, Jennie and I went fishing. June 24. Cultivated com. June 25. Cultivated com. June 26, Picked stones and plowed up rye. June 27. Sunk stones and covered them up. June 28, Went to Delton and picked stones and cleaned up barnyard and mowed weeds. June 29. Cultivated com. June 30. Went to Orangeville. Father paid me wool money. (To be continued) LEGAL NOTICES Eugene Wilcox. 1855-1924. March 1889 March 1, Jennie, Nettie and I went to Henry Morehouse's funeral. Mar. 2. Did chores. Mar. 3. Jennie and 1 went to Lew Neal's Mar. 4. Did chores and drew com over to the ham. Mar. 5, Did chores. Father Shelp and I went to Prairieville to sec about a tarm. Mar 6, Did chores and piled up wood. Mar. 7. Did chores and went to look at farm. Edwin came here. Mar. 8. Went to Hastings and then went lo Frank Wilcox’s. Wm. H. Ritter came here. Father got stove pipe that belonged to Peter Faulk. Mar. 10. Did chores. Jennie and I went to her folks. Mar. 11. Did chores and went to David Townsend's. Mar. 12. Did chores and went to George Nagel's. Mar. 13. Did chores and fixed fence. Mar. 14. Did chores and went to Jenkin's sale and fixed fence. Mar. 15. Did chores and fixed fence. Let Dick VanValkenburg have horse to go to Cloverdale. Mar. 16, Did chores and fixed fence. Dick VanValkenburg had horse. Mar. 17, Did chores. Jennie and I went to George Nagel's. 1 staid and she came home. Mar. 18. Cut and split wood for George Nagel. Mar. 19. Cut and split wood for George Nagel. Mar. 20. Cut and split wood for George Nagel 1/2 day and came home. Then Jennie and 1 went to George Nagel's and staid all night. Mar. 21, Sold George Nagel my hone. Got cash $7.15 for him. He brought us home. Then Edward came after com. Sold him 10 bu. at 36 cents per bu., $3.60. Then Edwn and I went to look at land. Mar. 22. Did chores. Edward and 1 went to Martin to sec Kimbel about hiring. Got crackers and hog rings 12 cents. Mar. 24, Did chores and went to George Nagel's. Then we went to Rob Ray’s. 1 hired out. Mar. 25. Drew one load of hay and then drew manure. 75 cents. Mar. 26, Sowed clover seed and drew manure, came home. 75 cents. Mar. 27. Did chores and fixed fence, then went to town. Mar. 28, Did chores. Had Father Shelp’s team to drew rails. Jennie went over and got them. Jennie and I went to town. I paid Eli Nichol cash for hitchcock. $1.95. Eli Nichol charges $1. Mar. 29. Did chores. Had Father Wilcox's team to draw rails. Mar. 30. Had Father’s Wilcox's team to go to Hastings. Bought clock and 225 of flour and $2 of sugar. March 31. Had Father Shelp's team to draw hay. Wm. H. Ritter helped me. April 1889 April 1. Father drew a load of hay to Rob Ray for me. 1 took my cow there and got his team. Apr. 2, Moved to Rob Ray’s. Father Shelp brought me a load. Apr. 3. Cut wood for myself. Rob helped me until 1/4 to 4 in the afternoon, then it stormed. Apr. 4. Helped Rob pick stones and rolled meadow. He helped me get my pig in pen. I cleaned out pigpen and cut some wood and drew a load of poles. Apr. 5. Cut wood and went to Prairieville to get George Nagel. Got a wash tub and board. $1.50. tea and tobbacco. razor and strap. $3.55. Apr. 6. Cut wood, helped Rob put on hay rack and load plow. Apr. 7, Homer Ritter came here. 1 took care of Mrs. Ray’s horse and helped to do chores. Apr. 8. Plowed oat ground for Rob. Apr. 9. Helped Rob cut wood in forenoon, plowed in after­ noon. Jennie got 7 eggs of Mrs. Ray. Apr. 10, Draged in oats and rolled oat ground and drew I ne Wilcox family were diverse farmers and raised chickens, cattle and sheep and raised hogs for their own use and for market. The hogs in the pictue belonged to Isaac Newton, Hope Township. one load of com stalks. Jennie got 7 eggs of Mrs. Ray Apr. 11. Drew manure and one load wood, and tagged sheep and split wood and stakes. Sawed a little wood at the door. It rained. Apr. 12. Fixed porch and cut wood and split wood. Drove stakes and picked stones. Reset strawberries and carried straw around bam. Apr. 13, Helped sort sheep. Had Rob’s horse and buggy to go to Dan Shelp’s funeral and to Father’s Wilcox’s. 1 paid Father 50 cents for tagging sheep. He paid me $3 for Panin Boys. Apr. 14, Jennie and 1 went to George Nagel’s. 1 cut George's hair. Apr. 15. Drew manure and one load of com stalks. Plowed garden and barley ground. 1 broke bolt to plow. Cleaned out chicken coop. Apr. 16. Drew manure and went to Milo after hogs. Draged garden and barley ground and rolled it. Planted potatoes in garden. Jennie got 3 eggs of Mrs. Ray. Apr. 17. Plowed com ground. Apr. 18, Plowed com ground. Jennie went fishing. It rained. Homer Ritter came here. Apr. 19, Plowed com ground. It rained. Apr. 20, Draged com stubble on the summer fallow Rob and 1 went and got scraper. Scraped a hole for stones and picked up 2 loads of stones. We went to town in evening. Jennie went fishing Apr. 21. Homer Ritter came here. We went fishing. Father and Mother Shelp came here. Homer and Rob and I pitched quoits. (A ring of iron or rope, which is thrown to encircle a stake.) Apr. 22, Plowed com ground. Jennie went fishing. Apr 23. Plowed com ground. Jennie went fishing. Apr. 24. Plowed com ground and picked stones on summer fallow. Apr. 25, Plowed com ground, Jennie got 5 eggs of Mrs. Ray. I broke plow point. Apr. 26, Pick­ ed stones and drew a load of com stalks. Rob and 1 went fishing in evening. Jennie went fishing. Apr. 27. Drew manure. Nettie and Robert Wilcox and Frankie Shelp came here. Jennie and I went home to Orangeville with them. Apr. 28, Jennie and I went to Father Shelp’s. He brought us home. I stopped to see Jake Johnson about his sheep. Apr. 29. Plow­ ed com ground. Apr. 30. Finished plowing com ground. Went and got Gus Mill's wagon and drew manure. Had Rob’s horse and buggy. Jennie and I went to Prairieville. May 1889 May 1, Drew and spread manure. Watched lambs. May 2, Draged com ground. May 3, Draged com ground and picked stones. May 4. Spread manure and sunk stones. Jennie went to George Nagel’s. May 5, Jennie and I went to George Nagle's. May 6, Draged com ground. May 7, Draged and marked com ground. Jennie went fishing. May 8, Marked com ground and helped plant com. Jennie worked for Nagel. May 9. Marked com ground and helped plant com. Jennie worked for Nagels. May 10, Planted com and did chores. May 11, Plowed potato ground and draged it. Had Rob’s horse and buggy. Jennie and I went to Prairieville. May 12, Rob and I went fishing in forenoon, and Jennie and I went fishing in the afternoon. May 13. Went to Milo after potatoes and piaster. Sowed plaster and drew manure. May 14, Drew manure. May 15, Marked potato ground and helped plant potatoes. Drew stones and helped fix well. Mrs. Ray let Jennie have 4 eggs. May 16. Cleaned out sheep shed and spread manure. Started plowing summer fallow. May 17. We drew rails and built fence and plowed summer fallow. May 18, Plowed summer fallow May 19. Went fishing. May 20, Plowed summer fallow. May 21, Plowed summer fallow. May 22. Plowed summer fallow. May 23. Picked stones and drew manure. May 24. Picked stones and drew manure. May 25, Built sheep yard to wash them in and drew manure. Cleaned out cellar. Got teeth out of drag and put them in cultivator. Then Jennie and I went to Orangeville. May 26. We went to Father Wilcox's. Got $4.50 of Nettie, then we went to Father Shelp's. Arthur brought me back. May 27, Scraped up barnyard and drew stones and dirt to fill old cistern. May 28, Scraped driveway and varnished buggy. Cultivated com. May 29. Cultivated com. It rained. Homer Ritter came here. I let him have $1. May 30. It snowed and rained. Did chores. May 31, Rob let me have 5 eggs. Rob and I went fishing and put up a grist. I hitched up and sent after his mother. It rained. June 1889 June 1. Fixed fence and pulled mullen in lane and helped wash sheep. Rob let me have some alcohol for medicine. It rained. June 2. Rob and I went to Wm. Gobel's. June 3. Rob and I sunk stones in forenoon. I went and helped Wm. Gobel plow in afternoon. June 4, Rob and I sunk stones. I had his horse to go to town at night. June 5. Rob and I sunk stones in forenoon and picked up stones in afternoon. June 6. Planted over com. Homer came here. June 7, Planted over com and it rained in County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF WEARING County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Fetet* Filo No 96-2I981NC In the matter of Vanessa Alissa Patterson-Rof >• and David Tudor Pattorson-Rofie. NOTICE: A hearing will ba held on October 23. 1996 ol 2:30 p.m. In the probata courtroom. Hostings. AM before Judge Richord H. Show. Notice is hereby given of tha Petition of AAonlco John, mother of tha above nomad minor children, to change the names of the children to Vanessa Alissa John-Raf ie ond David Tudor John-Raf ie. The Patition Is not sought for any fradulent intent. Anyone objecting to this petition may appear at the Barry County Probote Court ot the above date and time. Dale: Oct. 1. 1996 James J. Gouiooxe (P44497) 1225 W. State St. Hastings. AM 49U58 (616) 945-2255 Monico E. John 605 W. Groan St. Hastings. AM 49058 (616)945-5410 (10/3) Ale No. 96-21993 SE Eslot. of HELEN GERTRUDE POMEROY Docoos od Sociol Security No. 366-07-7469. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your .merest in rhe estate may bo barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Wednesday. October 23. 1996. al 11:15a.m., In the Probate Courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be hold on the petition of Nancy Pomeroy requesting that she bo appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of HELEN GERTRUDE POMEROY, who lived ot 2905 Chariton Pork Rood. Lot 31. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and who died on September 2. 1996: and re­ questing that the heirs-at-low of the decedent bo Rio No. 96-2197B-NC In the matter of Kent Louis Pock. Social Security No. 362-13*970. TAKE NOTICE On October 23. 1996 at 11 00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo hold on the Petition of Change of Name of Kent Louis Pock to Kent Louis Smith. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: 3-5-96. Stephanie S. Fokkos (P43549) 1225 W. State St. Hastings. Ml 49056 (616) 945-2255 Nancy L. Pock 221 E. Colfax (10/10) Hastings. Ml 49058 Creditors of the deceased are notified that ol! claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both thq proboo court and the (proposed) personal repesentatfvo within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Noike Is further given that the estale will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dated: September 30. 1996 Mkhool J. McFhillips (P33715) DEPOT LAW OFFICES 222 West Apple Street Hastings. MJ 49058 616/945-9557 Nancy Pomeroy 2905 S. Chariton Park Rood Hostings. Ml 49058 (10/3) I (Int aliitn Rt lii tmi nl? I’ruci <il \lind’ You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rale information. call I-800-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3. 1996 Delton celebrates homecoming For the Delton Kellogg senior class, a Little Mermaid theme captured the honor ot the best float in Friday's homecoming parade. The theme ol homecoming this year was "Disney Magic." Homecoming Queen Trisha Kotrba is pictured with senior court member Scott Haas. Homecoming King Dan Buckhannon is shown with senior class court member Marde Lantinga. Sophomores had an "Alice In Wonderland* theme tor their float. Other members of the senior class Homecoming court are Monika Samis and Troy McCarty. Kelly Streeter and Matt Moe also served on the senior Homecoming court. Photos by Perry Hardin Juniors entered this float In the parade. Seat belt use increases in Rutland survey The Barry County Sheriffs Department made 254 traffic stops and conducted four seat belt surveys in Rutland Township as part of a grant from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. The grant provided for an extra 150 hours of road patrol in Rutland Township from May 5 to Sept. 30, which were principally used around Memorial Day and Labor Day. In addition to lhe extra patrols, sheriff's deputies conducted seat bell surveys May 8, June 10, Aug. 5 and Sept. 13 at the intersec­ tion of M-37 and M-43. Deputies counted seat bell use in 100 cars, but if no shoulder harness was visible lhe vehicle was treated as though it did not exist. Seat belt use went up during the first se­ nes of surveys, then fell back. Usage was 66% on May 8. 80% on June 10, 80% on Aug. 5 and 70% on Sept. 13. With the extra patrols, deputies made 379 enforcement contacts, including 62 seat belt citations, 45 speeding citations and four al­ cohol citations or arrests The Office of Highway Safety Planning awarded the grant after it found Rutland Township has a disproportionate number of fatal, incapacitating and non-incapacitating accidents on specific corridors, compared with other locations in the state. Rutland Township is lhe leading township in Barry County for injury accidents, while Barry County ranks seventh in lhe state per capita for such accidents The Class of 2000 sported a "We've Got Magic" motif for its float. Children of many ages were part of the homecoming procession through De|ton Kelk)gg Hjgh school's marching band parades down Orchard Street. Cheerleaders show their spunk along the parade route. Delton. STOP CHIl D ABUbf HF CORF IT EVER STARTs - To team how you can help, can the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1-800-CHILDREN [ Read The Hastings BANNER Every Week 5EU52S1 J Subscribe this week to have it sent to you...call 945-9554 throughout greater Barry County! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3, 1996 — Page 11 Civil War revisits Bowens Mills "Union" soldiers firing at the “Confederate" soldiers, cannon rang out from time to time as well. -Red" Pittman and Bob Gryga form the fife and drum corps «al Notice by Kathryn Seelye Staff Writer Bowens Mills' Civil War re-enactment Saturday was marked by a gloomy gray cast to lhe air and a slight, but definite, chill. Cars parked the length of the drive and filled every space not used for another purpose. The quiet country road leading to the Bowens Mill driveway was also lined with parked cars. People hurried toward the old mill, not wanting to be late for what was ahead. As one drew nearer the old mill itself the faint sound of drums echoed through the air, the rhythm soon punctuated with the sharp staccato of gunfire and whooping male voices. In spite of lhe gloom, or perhaps because of it. each step seemed to bring one closer to the past. With a little imagination, the scene unfolding before those gathered for the event could seem to be a vision of the past. Perhaps it was an open portal to another time or dimension, one from our history, as soldiers dressed in Union blue and Confederate grey battled one another among the trees. The gunfire, punctuated by the ground­ rattling boom of cannons, together with the acrid smoke that filled the glen, lent authenticity to the flashes of blue and gray amid the trees, the firing, yelling, hiding, running and dying on the ground. In the distance, tents and flags from the en­ campments of both armies lent an eerie quality of the surreal. The Civil War was a far cry from the battles our soldiers face in this era. The archaic weapons, lack of warm clothing, and the ordeal that was daily life in that time became not only real, for a moment, but also must have made many of those present glad this was a make-believe weekend and not the current reality. Though the men in their uniforms were dashing and the ladies in their period gowns exquisite, that time in history was filled with hardship and deprivation. A confederate coming to the aid ot a wounded fellow soldier. This Civil War demonstration showed how the armies of the Civil War era hid behind trees and came at each other for nearly hand-to-hand combat. MMTBAM RMKCLOSUBK SALK THB RAM B A INST COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COUKT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WU BE UHD FOR THAT PURPOSE m _ 4 ^1.. -« .1 C.-.l... uroao^wooc , iooocioi wOCvicww. *live., _ o MlrAiin rini Corporator Mortgage. tood Docombor 3. 1992 and recorded on Dorombor 4. 1992 In Lfcar 561 on pogo 341. Barry County Records Michigan. and woo assigned by mosno assignments to resource BancSbaree Mortage Group Inc., o Delaware Cor­ poration os assignee, by on assignment doted March 1. 1995, which was recorded on April 17. 1999. In Uber 629. on Page 443. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo at Me dote hereof me sum of Sixty Eight Thou­ sand Rve Hundred Sixty Four and 33/100 dollars (BM464X). including Interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of solo contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM bo faredoeed by a solo of the mortgaged proadsas, ar some part of thorn, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. MfcMgen at IX p.m. odor*, on Ncrember 14. 1996. Said premises are situated in Village of Mid dtovMe, Barry County. Michigan, and are descrlb- Tho redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from lhe date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In errordenre with 19490, 900.3241a. in which area die redemption period shall bo X days from Mo date of such solo. FOR A»ORMADON PLEASE CALL: (9101642-4202 Trett and Trett, P.C. BMgham Farms. Michigan. 49025 Mo 9990551X (10/31) Dale Pausinga and his helper DJ. Dale has been a blacksmiths apprentice for about four years now, and spent three years before that watching and thinking about it. Public Hearing Ro: Guernsey Lake Area Rood Improvement Special Assessment District No. 12 — Odrwood Drtvo Hearing closed at 8:10 p.m. — Moeteig opened atftll p.m. adopted Resolution No. 2 — Oakwood Drive. Meeting adfoumed 8 40 p.m. Shirley R. Caso. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia J. Albert. Supervisor (10/3) What more romantic sight could there be than the vision of a lady and an officer chatting together. The period dress was done in bright royal blue with black lace. This little girl gets a lesson in old-time toy making. Looters stealing the boots off dead men's feet, this was a common practice during the Civil War, it was the only way some of the troops could replace their worn out boots and clothes. �Pag* 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3. 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Williams provides hope for struggling college football team Hope College's football team may be struggling this season, but in placekicker certainly hu provided lhe Flying Dutchmen with an accurate bool. Williams, a junior from Hutings. is 4for-4 in field goal attempts with his longest coming from 44 yards. He nailed three 3pornters in the 23-22 loss to Valparaiso on Sept. 7 and a 22-yarder in lhe Sept. 28 contest versus Wabash. Even with Williams' steady bool, the Flying Dutchmen are 1-3 and hope to rebound with a homecoming win against Adrian this Saturday In the Division III national statistics. Williams ranks fourth with his other successful attempts coming from 32 and 26. Last season u a sophomore, lhe Hastings native tied for second on the team with 24 points with 5 field goals and 9 extra points This rammer Williams got lo learn a bit about kicking from one of lhe muters. Detroit Lion Jason Hanson Hanson would probably be the first lo raise his two hands straight up in the air in evaluating Williams' seasonal stats. •League finals: Believe it or not. tennis and golf regular seasons come to a close this week with the playing of the conference finals. The O-K conferences, including Hastings in the White, will hold its tennis finale on Saturday at numerous sites in Grand Rapids. The O-K White golf extravaganza is Monday at Egypt Valley. •Special servers: Hastings' coaches and athletic administrators will be waiting on hungry customers Tuesday. Oct. 8 at the Big Boy restaurant here in town. They will be doing their waiting duties from 5-9 p.m., so stop by and critique their serving skills. Donations from the event will go towards funding Saxon sports. •Date change: The dale of the annual Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Faroe induction ceremony has been changed to Saturday. Nov. 9. The banquet will be held at the Temple Circus Park in Clio. Local racing legends Duane Glasgow and Jack Cum mi ford along with Harold Fair. Dick Griffin/Chevair Racing Team. Al Hall. Hank Lower. John Naida. Harry Obie, Bamie Three Barry County football teams at home on Friday Two schools in Barry County — Lakewood and Middleville — will be holding homecomings in Week 5. One other undefeated team — Maple Valley — will be at home hoping lo remain undefeated, while a fourth squad — Delton — will be looking lo get back on track with a monster of a KVA clash at Battle Creek Pennfield. Here is a look al lhe matchups and a prediction for the outcomes. Hastings (0-4, 0-3 in O-K While) vs. Northview Sure lhe Saxons are winless, but I sense an upset in the making. Still, a few trick plays and a couple of passes wouldn't hurt Hastings' chances । nok for Ed Youngs to make 20 tackles against this Northview bunch. Dellon (3-1, 2-1 in the KVA) vs. Pennfield (4-0, 3-0) I know Pennfield is ranked, but they were ranked last season when Maple Valley stepped up an heal them. Dellon lost to Hackett a week ago. but that was not the same Dellon team lhal played lhe first three games. If the intensity is there, luck for ■ Barry County school to dethrone a Battle Creek grid team for the second time in two years. Delton is I Oth in Class B Region 2 playoff rankings with 48 points. Lakewood (3-1, 2-1) vs. Lumen Christi 1 remember when the ole' Garden City Cougars played Lumen Christi back in 1985. Lumen Christi got off their big buses, decked out and equipment managers carried their expensive equipment lo lhe Cougars' field. By lhe way. lhe home Blue and Orange won that game and so will Lakewood this Friday. Lakewood is eighth in Class BB Region 3 playoff rankings with 48 points. Middleville (2-2, 2-1) vs. Coopersville Middleville won last week with the feet and arm of quarterback Kevin Doyle. His big contributions will be needed again versus Coopersville. Go with the Trojans because I will be there, it is homecoming and will not have to worry if lhe coaches will call in lhe results after the game. Oldfield, the Ramchargers and Chris White will be inducted. Talk to you soon. Maple Valley (4-0, 3-0) vs. Olivet Are you kidding. I've been a fan of this Lions team since the start of the season and they have Guenther Mittelstaedt on the sidelines and not Wayne Fontes. Maple Valley is first in Class CC Region 3 playoff rankings with 64 points. Football '96 scoring Scott Haas (Delton) 66 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 54 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 36 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 31 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) X Paul Finney (Delton) X Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 24 Brady Simpson (Maple Valey) 19 Josh Ryno (Delton) 18 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 18 Joel Mittelstaedt (Maple Valey) 14 EH Villanueva (Lakewood) 14 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 12 Nick Morrow (Delton) 12 Andy Finkbelner (Middleville) 12 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 12 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 10 Josh Thome (Maple Valey) 10 Josh Richie (Hastings) 8 David Liu (Middleville) 8 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 8 Spencer Romp (Middleville) 6 Jamie James (Hastings) 6 Rob Tack (DeHon) 6 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 6 HUSHING Delton back Rob Tack (34) goes across the middle on a pass pattern in last Friday's KVA contest versus Kalamazoo Hackett. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxons score first, but Red Arrows score more The vanity Saxons scored first, but the Red Arrows answered with the next five touchdowns in a 34-12 Lowell football victory over Hastings last Friday night. Rocky Wager carried one in from 1 yard out to put Hastings ahead 6-0 in the opening After Wager's score, however. Lowell tallied the next five times, including three touchdowns in the second quarter. Quarterback Jeff Catlin accounted for four Lowell touchdowns, three of which came in the air. Jamie James added a late Hastings* score with <i 7-yard jaunt in lhe fourth quarter. The Saxons had 206 yards rushing in the game, including 112 on 20 carries for Wager. Hastings also made 13 first downs in lhe contest. Hutings. 0-4 overall and 0-3 in lhe O-K While, will travel lo Northview for gridiron action this Friday. Northview, 2-2 overall and 2-1 in the O-K White, lost to Forest Hills Central 31-14 last Friday. JV football losses 36-32 thriller Hastings' junior varsity football team lost 36-32 to Lowell last Thursday in a rain-drenched battle. Mike Pursell scored three touchdowns for the Hastings team on runs of 1, 43 and 57 yards. Pursell ended the night with 163 yards rushing on 15 attempts. Josh Bundy scored two touchdowns on a 58-yard pass from Luke Warner and a run of 19 yards. Warner completed 5-of-8 aerials, including two to Shane Slaughter for 37 yards. Slaughter also had the team's only 2-point conversion and five kickoff returns for 87 yards. Mike Nystrom led the defense with 6 solo tackles. The game was a see-saw battle throughout. The junior varsity squad, now 3-1. will host Northview tonight. The Saxon defense, led by Eric Carlson (25), Kevin Morgan (65) and Ken Cross (81), gang tackle a Red Arrow runner in varsity football action. (Photo provided) Delton must regroup for Pennfield matchup There's no time to think about lost chances for Delton's varsity football squad this week. The Panthers, now 3-1 overall and 2-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, dropped a 20-14 decision to the Fighting Irish of Kalamazoo Hackett last Friday. Coach Rob Heethuis’ Delton team, however, will get no time to lick their wounds as a trip to league power Pennfield is this week's destination. See DELTON continued on page 13 HYAA Football News Hastings' quarterback Joey Lyons (7) eludes Lowell defenders during last Friday's O-K White football battle. (Photo provided) 7th grade eagers go 3-1 Hastings' seventh grade basketball teams went 3-1 last week in contests with Galesburg-Augusta and Allegan. The Blue team won 18-10 over G-A. while the Gold team lost a 20-19 nailbitter. Venus Allegan, the Blue prevailed 24-16 and the Gold won 30-9 Samantha Allerding. Kate Manisius and Ashley Pare all scored 4 for lhe Blue against < , G-A and Stephanie Courtright Finished with 12 points in lhe win over Allegan Lil Nida had 6 points and 8 rebounds for lhe Gold in lhe G-A contest, while Emily Martin and Angie Eggers each had 7 rebounds. Eggers tallied 12 points in lhe Allegan victory. Nida scored 6 and Alexis Powell pulled down 6 rebounds. < The third and fourth grade Rockers came away with a 27-6 win over Lakeview last Saturday on two touchdowns by Brandon lohnson and lustin Newton. Newton also had 2 1 -point conversions, while Zach Fay had 1. Key defensive plays were turned in by Austin King. Brad Pelke. Ken Cains, JJ. Quick, RJ. Morgan, Devan Huisman and Alex Snider. Sth and 6th grade Marshall 36 Bulldogs 0 Aaron Snider picked off an interception and recovered a fumble for the Bulldog team. The offense made it inside the 20-yard-line four times, but failed to convert, losh Malik also had an interception for lhe Bulldogs. Bad Bombers 18 Belding No. 3 6 losh Bemheisels 50-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown and Adam Burandts interception were key defensive plays Beau Furrows 45-yard touchdown reception from James Kimmell and Lonnie Rambins 30yard touchdown run wu all the offense lhe Bad Bombers needed. Chad Hess, Malt Titmus. Wilson Guidet. Daniel Hodges. Nick Thompson and Nate Selby also had strong outings. Wolverines 30 Athens Warriors 20 Dustin Bowman had three touchdowns with a 70-yard kickoff return and runs of 60 and 40 yards. Joel Gibbons had a 35-yard touchdown and Joey Aspinall caught a pass from Dustin Bowman for a 40-yard touchdown. The defense had good plays from BJ. Donnini. Nick Wright and Cody Reid. Drew Bowman had 2 fumble recoveries and Caleb Case had an interception. 7th grade Panthers 43 Athens Warriors 0 Players scoring touchdowns for lhe Panthers were Darrell Barnum. Chad Davis. Dan Slaughter. David Wilson and Ted Greenfield The Panthers defense was led by Mike Case. William Fields. David Eltzroth and Mark Peake. Paul Garrett. Barrett Sherwood and Brad Cumer also contributed to the win. Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 44-520 Nick Morrow (Delton) 32-363 Scott Haas (Delton) 34-300 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 57-294 ■ J. Thompson (M. Valley) 41 -287 • ChrisGonser(M.Valley)22-249 ' Jason Stampfler (Delton) 23-200 Andy Patnck (Maple Valley) 16-185 John Bauer (Lakewood) 23-178 Jartile James (Hastings) 43-163 Brady Simpson (M. Valley) 20-141 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 11-91 Josh Richie (Hastings) 17-78 Kyle Hughes (Maple Valey) 2-47 Scott Rooks (Maple Valley) 3-28 Ell Villanueva (Lakewood) 11-25 PASSING Scott Haas (Delton) 13-24-417 A. Peabody (Lakewood) 11-18-146 T. Wawiemia (M. Valley) 9-17-1X Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 5-7-82 Joey Lyons (Hastings) 8-29-75 RECEIVING Paul Finney (Delton) 6-204 Joel Mittelstaedt (M. Valley) 3-102 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 7-78 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 3-X Jamie James (Hastings) 3-24 Justin DeBoode (Middlevile) 1-17 Andy Finkbetner (Middleville) 2-17 Travis VanAlstine (M.Valley) 1-15 Jemd Velte (Hastings) 1-8 Andy Patrick (Maple Valey) 1-5 TACKLES Ed Youngs (Hastings) 48 Chad Stopher (Delton) 48 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 46 Scott Haas (Detton) 43 Lucus Willcutt (Maple Valey) 40 Chad Coenen (Hastings) 39 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) X Dustin Green (Delton) X Mike Hanna (Lakewood) X Ron Spurgis (Lakewood) 31 Ryan Klahn (Lakewood) X Charlie Everett (Lakewood) 26 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 25 Chris Marlow (Delton) 24 Eric Goldsmith (Delton) 23 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 21 Eric Carlson (Hastings) 15 Kyle Hughes (Maple Valley) 9 Pat Lowe (Maple Valley) 8 INTERCEPTIONS Scott Haas (Delton) 3 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 3 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 2 Steve Aldrich (Lakewood) 1 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 1 Paul Finney (Delton) 1 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 1 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 1 Andy Patrick (Maple Valey) 1 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 1 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valey) 1 •If football coaches do not report updated statistics, players totals remain what they were the previous week. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 3. 1996 — Page 13 8th graders 4-0 Hastings' cross country teams took part in the Haslett Invitational last Saturday with Saxon runners coming away with personal bests and lop finisnes. For the boys team Tim Rounds was Hastings' top finisher with a 32nd place 17 54. For Rounds, it was his best time ever in a cross country race. Ryan Rude covered the course in 18:27. Rob Dixon crossed the finish line in 18:38 and Ryan Willard finished in 19:14. Dixon and Willard also recorded personal bests at the event. Other Saxon runners were Peter Lewis in 13th (20:23). Tyler Allerding in 14th (20:23). Nick Bryan in 18th (20:54) and Brandon Willard in 19th (21:05). Hastings' boys finished 12th al Haslett with 297 points. The Saxon girls placed I Oth and were led by Charissa Shaw's seventh place finish. Shaw ran the course in 21:05. Kristen Schlachtcr finished in 22:41. Laura Thomas crossed the finish line in 23:08 and Katie Wood ended in 24:24. Other Hastings' finishes included Beth Arnett in I Ith (26:14) and Amber Wilde in 16th (29:41). Hastings hosted an O-K White Conference race on Wednesday. Hastings vs. Northview Hastings* girls beat its O-K foes 23-32 on Sept. 25. while the boys fell by a 17-46 score. Shaw. Thomas and Schlachtcr went J-2-3 in the girls event with times of 20:20, 22:19 and 22:31. Rounds was the only Saxon boy to finish in the top eight, placing fourth in 18:06. grade basketball al Hastings' Junior High The Blue team beat Galesburg-Augusta ■ °n 24 and Allegan 28-8 on Sept. 26. The Blue team is now 441 for the The Gold team defeated G-A 49-10 before winning over Allegan 26-16 on Sept. 26. ' Liz King. Katie Welton and Jessie Winebrenner each scored 6 points for the Blue in the G-A victory. Winebrenner also led the team with 12 points and King added 8 in the triumph over Allegan. Also in the Allegan contest. Winebrenner had 9 rebounds and Welton had a solid game running the fast . DELTON , continued from page Saxons set top sprints at Haslett Blue or Gold, it didn't make any difference l»t week as both teams won twice tn eighth Cathy Anderson and Kate Noteboom scored 10 points and Kailey Lyons tallied 9 in lhe Gold teams win over G-A. Noteboom followed that performance with 16 points in lhe Allegan win. while Knstcn Welton added 7 markers. Noteboom had 22 rebounds in the two games and Kristen Wildren had 17 caroms. Also in the Allegan game. Kailey Lyons had 9 rebounds and Jamie Howell and Cathy Anderson played solid defense. Hackett jumped out 6-0 on Delton last Friday on a I-yard run with seven minutes remaining in the first quarter. Delton answered back on a 4-yard sprint by Jason Stampfler and an extra point by Scott Haas to go up 7-6 with four minutes left in lhe opening quarter Haas then connected with receiver Chad Stopher on a 16-yard aerial that put the Panthers ahead 14-6 at the end of the first half. Hackett rebounded with two scores in the thin! quarter, including a 64-yard screen pass 12 that put them in front. Delton's defenders had a couple of chances to tackle the receiver on the big play, but the Hackett runner managed to stay on his feet and rambled 64 yards for the score. Haas was Delton's top rusher versus Hackett with 83 yards on 16 attempts. He also led the Panthers in tackles with 8 stops. Corey Mingerink and Bill Lane each had 7 tackles, also for lhe Delton team. This Friday's Pennfield won 49-0 over Galesburg-Augusta last Friday. Pennfield's season reconi is 4-0 and 3-0 in lhe KVA. Saxons and Viking netters both win league matches The Hastings* tennis team evened its record in lhe O-K Gold Conference on Sept. 25 with a convincing 7-1 win against Zeeland. The Saxons, now 3-5-2 overall and 2-2-2 in the O-K White, received wins from Ericka Simpson at No. 1 singles. Danielle Wildcm at No. 2 singles. Liz Lincolnhol at No. 4 singles. Lisa Cooklin and Becca Keeler at No. 1 doubles. Sarah Bellgraph and Meghann Murphy at No. 2 doubles, Katie Williams and Elena Mellen at No. 3 doubles and Alicia Cooney and Misha Neil at No. 4 doubles. Simpson won 6-0. 6-0. Wildcm prevailed by a 6-0, 6-0 score and Lincolnhol scored a 6-3. 6-2 victory. In doubles. Cooklin and Keeler recorded a 6-2, 6-2 triumph. Bellgraph And Murphy prevailed 7-6,6-4. Williams and Melien won a 6-1.6-1 match and Cooney and Neil scored a 6-4,6-1 victory. Earlier in the week, lhe Saxons lost to East Grand Rapids 8-0. Cooklin played a "good" match at No. 4 singles before losing to her opponent 2-6, 7-5,6-0. Lakewood tops Ionia The Viking tennis team recorded a 5-2 victory over Ionia on Sept 30. Wins for Lakewood came from Paige Foley at No. I singles. Jennifer Stafford at No. 3 singles, Cory McLaughlin and Keather Wilcox at No. 1 doubles, Jenna Slate and Jamie Stafford al No. 2 doubles and Cindy Kruisenga and Elizabeth Scoville at No. 3 doubles. Jennifer Stafford won 6-3, 7-5. Nick Morrow the Fighting McLaughlin and Wilcox racked up a 6-4, 2-...... ___ (40) . , rplows _____ through „ _ _ Irish defense in Delton's 6, 7-5 triumph. Slate and Jamie Stafford hnmecomina aarne test Fnday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) previHled 6-2, 6-4 an» Kruisenga aad UmWiV * V Scoville won a 6-0, 4-6.6-1 match. Foley’s 6-0, 6-0 victory made the No. I singles player a perfect 16-0 on the season. Lakewood's overall record is 3-6 and its Capital Circuit mark is 1-4. CENAs Nick Waara helped the Maple Valley team to take first place honors at the SMAA jamboree Monday at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course. Valley swings for first at final SMAA jamboree DOG CENSUS Once again the depth of Maple Valley s golf team showed through The Lions, the host of the final Southern Michigan Athletic Association jamboree on Monday, won the event with a team score of 172. Coach Mike Booher s Maple Valley squad beat runner-up St. Philip by three strokes, receiving solid scores from its top five swingers. Nick Waara carded a 41. Matt Knoll scored a 42, Kevin Conkcy had a 44 and Brent Braden and Robb Rosin each posted rounds of 45. For the Lions, ranked No. 8 in this weeks Class C golf poll. Monday's victory was the third time they had beaten St. Philip in a jamboree this season. "Our strength is that all six of our guys are capable of doing something." Booher said. That depth certainly played a part in three Maple Valley golfers being named to the all­ conference team. Waara. Knoll and Rosin each were selected to the SMAA squad aftei Monday's rounds at the Mulberry Fore Golf • BARRY COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL • J ANNOUNCES THE 1996 DOG CENSUS J Course. Maple Valley will compete al the Class C regional; next Friday (Oct. 11). Sturm swings sweetly Middleville's Josh Sturm was the medalist in a triangular match between Rogers and Godwin on Monday Sturm had a 38 to finish first in the field. Adam Seifert and Josh Lancaster hoth scored 43s and Alex Middleton and Mark Pullen carded rounds of 44s. Rogers won lhe team event with a 165. Middleville placed second with a 168 and Godwin finished third with a 180. Coach Bernie Weller had a lot of nice things to say about his Middleville squad. "I’m so proud of the team effort that they have given me." Weller said. On Tuesday, the Trojans edged Wayland 4 1/2 to 3 1/2 with wins from Sturm (38). Middleton (40). Taylor Pierce (44). Ryan Lenartz (49) and a 1/2 win from Josh Lancaster (38). Adam Seifert also scored well, carding a 41. The Trojans are now 16-3 overall and 12-2 • Animal £ T • • Control Officers will ve . INFORMED resident of Barry County be visiting houses throughout the county to check dog licenses. If unlicensed dogs are found, over * six months of age. a citation will be Issued * with a fine of $15 plus the cost of a license ® • for each unlicensed dog. These fines must • • be paid within ten days at the Barry County • • Animal Shelter at 825 W. Apple St., Hastings. O • Licenses may be purchased at The Shelter, • • The County Treasurers Office, or The County • • Sheriffs Office. * NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS First and second shifts, varied hours available. II not already certified: Notice is hereby given mat lhe Barry County PlanninglZoning Commission win conduct a public hearing on October 28, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St. Hastings. Michigan. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Earn iSOO upon successful completion ot a iwo-week training course and state certification Excellent employment opportunities tor individuals who are mmrested In the nursing field. All shills available upon him We offer health Insurance, vacation and Illness benefits and a starting wage ot $6 58 per hour Claases atari OCTOBER 16 and end OCTOBER 30. The first 6 days of class will bo from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days ot class will be from 6:15AM until 350PM It you are interested In taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8 00AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday to till out an application, before OCTOBER 11. 1996 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay lor the class. No phone calls, please Tgiornappie & flfanor $ Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE -A-3-96 Request to rezone property in Sec. 22. Johnstown Township (see attached map) A parcel of land in the SW 1/4 of Sec. 22. TIN, R8W. Johnstown Twp.. described es: Beginning at e point in toe cantor of Hwy. M­ 37. distant W 220 IL rectangular measure­ ment from toe W Ifl line ol said Section, and running th N 534.45 fl paralei with said W 1/8 Ina; to W 368 38 ft. at right angles thereto: to S i?»»r 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. center ot Hwy. M-37; to S 57 degrees OB' 20" East *38.55 fl along saxl Hwy to toe place of begxwsng. Centering 351 acres, more or less (See outlined tree on map.) • Meeting Notice • MATERIAL HANDLER Hope Township Public Hearing Regarding: Sending zoning back to the county Thursday, Oct 10.1996 at 7 o'clock p.m. Hope Township Hail. M-43 near Schultz Road The Hope Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Oct 10.1996 at 7 o'clock p.m, to get citi­ zens input as to whether Hope Township should return planning and zoning and the issuing of building mechanical and electrical permits lo the Barry County Planning and Zoning Dept and Professional Code Inspections. Inc. For those who cannot attend, you are encouraged to send com­ ments in writing to the address below. Hope Township will provide necessary, reasonable, auxiliary aids and services such as sqners for the hearing impaired and audio tape of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or phone below Full-Time - 1st Shift Monday - Friday Interested persons desmg to present their views on the pro­ posed amendments, either verbally or in writing. wS be given the opportunity lo be heard at lhe above mentioned time and Pennock Hospital offers a complete compensation package which includes competitive salary, an innovative "menu­ style* Flexible Benefits Package; paid Time Off System; tuition reimbursement tor continuing education; personal tax deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will con­ tribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more. CartyotBarry MwduaisMtockaoaitoieqMrtngaudtofyaidsor services shoUd contact toe Coriy d Barry by wnsng or caBng toe toaowng Mcnaaf frrnm. Carty Adrrmnrtlor 220 W Stele Street. Hastings UctSgan 49058 - (616) 9*8*®1 PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. Shrley R. Case. Hope Township clerk 5463 S Wa» Lake Road Hastings Ml 49058 Phone 948 2464 Al ot the above mentioned property s located in Barry County. Michigan Pennock Hospital has an opening tor a full-time Material Handler for the Matenals Management Department. The successful candidate will have computer training/expenence. good interpersonal skills, and ability to meet the heavy physical demands of the work. Knowledge of ware­ housing. inventory control, and modern hospital-related material handling systems is preferred. Qualified applicants please send resume application to: The meeting of the Planning Commission win be held immedi­ ately following the hearmg to consider making a recommenda­ tion to be forwarded to the Hope Township Board of Trustees We will also consider any other matter which may come before the Commission FROM AR TO C-1. This map is a portion ol tie Official Zoning Map ol Johnstown Twp., Barry County. Mehigan place. The County ol Barry aS provide necessary audkary wds end ser­ vices such as signers lor tie healing impairad end auto tapes d The proposed amendment ol the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours ol 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further informal x>n. Nancy L Boersma, Barry County Clerk in the O-K Blue I I �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 3, 1996 Team Saxons win over EGR They call it stepping up or able to meet a challenge. Hastings' basketball coach Katie Kowalczyk has a real luxury this season. Even when her star shooter is not on. she has others on her team who can step up and meet the challenge And that was certainly the case Tuesday in a 54-44 Hastings win over O-K White challenger East Grand Rapids at Hastings High. Rachel Young, the team's top scorer coming in with a 16 point average, did not score her usual bunches. In fact the East team held Young to 6 points. In last week's Hastings' upset over Northview Young tallied 13 points and had nine steals. She also had a season-high 24 points in a victory last week versus Wyoming Park. But. luckily for Kowalczyk and the Saxon faithful there were others who scored the necessary points Tuesday other than Young Janette Jennings tallied a team-high 17 points, including 10 in lhe second half. The senior guard nailed 5-of-6 free throw attempts in the fourth quarter to help put the game away and started the second half with a three-pointer. Janette's sister, Virginia Jennings, scored 13 points and Myiea deGoa came off the Hastings' bench to add 6 points. That s what's nice about this team; (is) their deep." Kowalczyk said. "We have four or five (players) who can score." Hastings led by two points (24-22) al half and entered the fourth quarter with a seven point (40-33) advantage. In the fourth quarter, that depth really helped with five Saxon players scoring points. Virginia Jennings opened lhe fourth with a put back basket (43-33). Young later nailed a jumper (44-36). deGoa connected on an inside scoop (47-38), Katie Willison made a basket underneath (49-40) and Janette Jennings did most of her damage from the charity stripe. Meanwhile. East was held in check by a Soccer Saxons win over Lowell An Eric McCarley goal with five minuk left m (he second half gave Hastings' soccer squad a 2-1 (numph over Lowell Tuesday night in O-K White soccer play Kevin Cooney started the play by breaking away on the nght wing Cooney then passed to Larry Bailey and Bailey crossed the ball to McCarley for the score. The Saxons had tied the game at I-1 with 10 minutes left in the second half. Sam Stafford scored the first Hastings goal on a break away. "It was a very aggressive game." Saxon Coach Doug Mcpham said. "Damon Gonzales, our stopper, got hurt and key defensemen got hurt. Ed vanderMolen stepped in and look over." Hastings, now 8-4 overall and 5-4 in the O-K White, will take on Hudsonville today. Vikings fall Lakewood lost a 3-1 contest to LCC on Tuesday with Nick Hummel scoring the lone Lakewood goal. Viking Coach Mike Garbaty described it as a "very good game" that was close most of lhe way. LCC led al half 14). JV soccer squad losses two games Pressure was the name of the game for Hastings as Emily Dipert (40), Virginia Jennings (30) and Rachel Young (42) show on this play. Matt Bradley and Curt Norris both scored Hastings' goals in a 4-2 loss to Lowell Tuesday in junior varsity soccer action. The Saxons had 7 shots al the goal compared to Lowell's total of 14. Lowell scored in lhe final two minutes to put the game away. Goalie Dan Deming. Jerad Crump. Mike Walker. Stan Mckelvey and Bill Kirby held Lowell to three goals throughout most of the second half. Last Thursday, Hastings lost lo Forest Hills Central 1-0. Jerad Crump. Tim Russell. Kyle Winkler and Curt Norns each had a shot on goal for Hastings. Forest Hills Central had seven shots on goal. Derek Johnson (22) attempts a penalty kick tn a recent Saxon soccer game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) tenacious Hastings defense, that swarmed the floor from start to finish. East managed just 11 points in all four of the quarters. "Our press is key." Kowalczyk said. "(Still) We won. but we've got room for improvement." Kowalczyk hopes that improvement comes tonight when her Saxons face Ionia at home. Hastings’ next contest will be against Zeeland on Thursday. Oct 10 Hastings YMCA Co-Ed Volleyball W-L Benneb Industries............................................ 6-3 Dig k............................................ .6-3 Hastings Manufacturing................................. 5-4 Burkey Sales and Service................................ 4-5 Flexfab................................................................3-9 Hastings Sanitary........................................... 0-12 YMCA tunings Youth ComcB's Fall Wonoi'i Volleyball W-L A League Bote Gun and Tackle....................................12-0 Cl Properties........... ....................................... 12-0 Leafwood Lumber.............................................6-6 McConnells Drill Team.................................. 3-3 ICS Travel.......................................................... .3-9 Hastings Burial Vault...... ............................... 04 Mainstroet Savings Bank.............................. 0-12 .9-0 ...9-0 ...S-4 ...7-5 Ray James Electric... Goodneough Goodies. Tope/Gilbert PLC...... Ranger Tool and Die.. Woodmanse Sawmill.. Backe Construction . Flexfab......................... Title Office................... Snider Satellites.......... Saxon shooter Summer Gilkxis (12) launches a long field goal attempt as Katie Willison (34) watches in Tuesday's O-K White battle. LEGAL NOTICES Rachel Young (42) drew a lot of EGR defense on Tuesday, but her fellow teammates scored the points to produce an important Saxon victory. .2-10 Softball SCORES W-L NOTICE OF PUBLIC HUBN8 ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT* Not<c« hereby given that the Barry County Plann• mg.Zonmg Commission will conduct o public hoot­ ing on October 28. 1996 at 7:90 p.m. in the Com­ munity Room. Court* < Low Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings Michigan The following Section* of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance a* amended, will be considered for amendment JT fl OT AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS A) Socttoo 3.1 — DeMtioM — Delete Poge Addb* to extoto* dafWttom — ■) Socttoo 3.1 - Doftafttom — fW Lof — Line Front: .. Add — On waterfront lot*, the boundary line on the lot adjacent to the woter on the side of *he lot directly opposite the rood right of woy with the narrowest frontage. C) Soctton 3.1 - DoMttom M0. lot — Line Rear: .. .Add — In the case of waterfront lot*, the lot line adjacent to the street right of way with the narrowest frontage. Bndto entire text of Socttoo 4.23 od Uc D) Socttoo 4.26 - Lot* Harizc Water Fraatesa In oil cose* whore o lot ho* wotor frontoge. the front lot line sholl be the boundory line ol the lot immodiotely opposite to the street right of way with the narrowest frontage, and the roar lot Imo shall bo adjacent to the street right of way with the narrowest frontoge In no cose, except as specified in the NR ond CR zoning districts no structure or fon-v shall bo allowed to bo con­ structed in the setback area that would restr KI the view of the occupant* of the dwellings on the adja­ cent properties E) Socttao 3.4 - RL-1 - Uw Damtty Stagte FwMy Raridaoftol LMm Dtotrict C.l Front yard — There sholl not be a front yard of lees than 35 feet, except os regulated tn Section 4.32. F) Socttea 3.5 — RL-2 — Modtam Denelty Sk«te Faafty RnldaMtal Lake Dtotrict C I Front yard — There sholl not bo a front yard of lee* than X foot except a* regulated m Section 4.32. G) Section 8.3 - Noncmrfonntag Lot* of Record Lots of record that are nonconforming because of a lack of the required number of acres minimum number of square feet, or other dimen stonol criterion sholl be allowed to be built upon. ptovided that A) The lot wo* legally estobl.sbod by recorded deed, land contract recorded survey, or other prto< to the effective date of this I ordinance. B) At least fifty (X) percent of the side ond rear yard requirements con bo mot, but in no cose shall a sideyord for a dwelling or accessory dwelling structure be loss than six (6) foot. 1) The sideyord requirement shall bo determin­ ed a* a ratio of the non-conforming criteria versus a conforming lot. The some ratio will be a multiplier of tho conforming sideyord requirement C) On lot* not having water frontoge. the front yard requirement sholl be as specified in tho zon­ ing district, except where on established setbock of buildings has been determined. The exact set­ back shall be dttoriulrod. in each cose, by tho zon­ ing administrator following a site inspection of the pr-©*:iy ond any building* on either side within 300 foot; however the minimum front yard set­ back sholl bo 10 feet D) An adequate potable water supply ond pro­ per safe sewage disposal facilities con be provided in accordance with tho requirements of the BarryEaton District Health Deportment E) A staked survey shall be submitted for the site plan indicating tho placement of all proposed structures including the well and septic system in order to ascertain zoning compliance. F) If two or more lot* that ore nonconforming, iactadtog ptottod tot*, have continuous frontage and are under single ownership, said lot* shall not bo used for residential purpose* unless they are combined to comply with tho specified lot size re­ quirement* of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance Interested persons desiring to present their view* on tho proposed amendments, either ver bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to bo hoard at the above mentioned time and place. Tho County of Berry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and service*, such a* signor* for tho hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material* being considered al tho mooting to in­ dividual* with disabilities at the mooting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aid* or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or coll the following Michael Brown. County of Administrator 220 W State Street Hosting*. Michigan 49058 (616) 940-489) Tho proposed amendment* of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance ore ovoilobl for public inspec­ tion ot the Barry County Hanning Office 220 W State St.. Hosting* Michigan between the hour* of 8 o.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please coll the Barry County Planning Office ot 948 4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk (10/3 310-24) Three hoopsters rally 28 points in triumph Sara Allcrding scored 10 points and Jill Williams and Erica Fulmer each added 9 points in a 45-35 junior varsity basketball win for Hastings last Thursday against Northview. Williams had a steady all-around game for lhe Saxons with 11 rebounds and 5 steals to go along with her 9 points. The wm was important for the squad after Hastings dropped a 33-32 game to Lowell two nights previous. Allerding tallied 13 points and Amy Songer scored 7 against Lowell. Williams also led the team in rebounds in that game with 10 caroms. The JV Saxons arc now 6-2 overall and 3-1 in the O-K White Conference. Olde Towne Tavern fl................................... 3-1 Jarman Construction....................................... .2-2 Okie Towne Tavern f3.................................. .4-0 Hastings Mutual................................................2-2 Law and Disorder............................................. 1-3 Olde Towne Tavern f2................................... 0-4 Results Hastings Mutual 15, Law A Disorder 3; Okie Towne Tavern fl 11. Olde Towne Tavern f2 5; Olde Towne Tavern f3 13, Jar­ man Construction 5. HOMEOWNERS!^, living from paycheck to paychedd Cnnd DfME 141E457-UN MMto 1-400-90-2121 AAA MQUTfrAOt » FWAHCUH, Antique Collectible Sale Country Peddler Show© Oct. 3rd, 4th & 5th Country Victorian Antiques October 4,5,6 7770 East. D£. Ave.. Richland, Michigan For more information call Mason, Michigan (616) 629-9631 or (616) 948-8442 LANETA WILKES marks 90 years Oct. 5th. Cards may be sent to 410 Oakdale. Hastings. I Ingham County Fairgrounds (Arena Building) , " ‘ "A SpectxuUr Country Gathering _at the Original Country Peddler Show!1 NEW LOWER ADMISSION! Friday . . 4p-9p Saturday 9a-5p Sunday 11a-4p Adults Child (2-12) $3.00 $2.00 (Each day) OireclioM: fail Kipp Road off 127, follow (."ground, wgna. (South ot Laming) Healed Building g FRH PARKING n HMi mir veer m e^rMOUM snowi l no docoun n am r mon- Into AMlKtCMi MtMOttS. WC • PO. Bom H9. • Deann Ml IWS UI442MJB7 ..J �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 3. 1996 — Page 15 Bowling SCORES: Tuesday Trios Late Bloomers 14-2; 3 Ponies Tack 10-6; Taz Devils 9-7; Day by Day 8-8; Becky's Main st. 7-9; Mills Landing 7-9; B & L Dolls 6-10; Trouble 3-13. High Game/Series - S. Kent 168-424; K. Fay 170-487; L. Alexander 150-339; D Seeber 150438; B. Moody 203-592; L Conger 153456; N. Conger 183437; S Snider 155434; J. Hurless 180-516; S. Sebastian 194-510; S. VanDenburg 191-508; M Eaton 160404; D. Kelly 188-504. Senior Citizens Otis 11-3; Kuempel 11-5; Brodock 10-6; Schlachter 10-6; Friend 9-7; Woodmansee 7; 9Nash 8V4-7V4; Jesick 8-8; Vrogindewey 7-9; Hall 7-9; Lethcoe 6-10; Moucoulii 6-10; Brewer 5V4-1OV4; Richardson 3-13; Colvin make up: Snyder make up I adirt Good Games and Series — N. Vanrey 180486: B. Johnson 166444; M. Hall 159; L. Friend 157; A. Trumbull 157; B. Vrogindewey 134. Mem Good Gaines and Series — C. Jesick 187-534; B Mallecoatc 189491; W Brodock 176479; B. Terry 199; C. Allman 157; H. Hawkins 163421; P. Terpening 174444; G. Forbey 186454; R. Kingsley 187; H. Haan 174; J. Dull 157; R. Beduhn 166. Wednesday P.M. Eye and Ent Specialists 14-2; Valley Realty 106; H & S Machine 10-6; Nashville Chiropractic 10-6; Mills Landing 9-7; Lifestyles 9-7; Hair Care Center 8-8; Mace’s Pharmacy 7-9; Friendly Home Par­ ties 7-9; Misfits 6-10; Varney's Stables 5-11; Vacant 1-15. High Gaines and Series — L. Elliston 225-565; K. Becker 223-557; T. Christopher 189-519; E. Mesecar 170454; Y Markley 168453; R. Murphy 185453; F. Ginbach 157443: J. Doster 151434; M. Matson 173437; B. Norris 183447; B. Johnson 169400; B. High 164436: J. George 146405; M. Dull 137-361: C. Trumbull 141-377; S. Drake 159-399; B Miner 176401; J. Petlengill 147410; M. Haywood 83-207; B. Hayes 180; B. Moore 169; G. Otis 163; C. Parsons 160; B Wilson 153; P. Frederickson 147; M. Snow 142; L. Weyerman 138; C. Prudcn 470. Ibursdai Angels Styles-R-Us 13-7; Riverside Cemetery 12W-7W; Hastings Bowl 12-8; Red Dogettes 12-8; Mills Landing 11-9; Melaleuca Inc. 11-9; Nashville Chiro. 9-11; Outboard Inn 8-12; NAPA Girls 8-12; Mitcher-T 8-12; Edward D. Jones 8-12; Atmosphere Anna!. 7W-12W. Good Gaines and Series — M Eaton 184; W. Barker 163418; P Arends 183499; B Lydy 176; L. Potter 183; S. Rose 162; F. Ruthruff 181: C. Guernsey 169; T. Loftus 154; M Martin 129-354; C. Burpee 159; S. Dunn 182496; J. Hurless 167; D. Snider 164; B. Moody 2^3-538; D. Feldkamp 154; P. VanOost 132; B. Dunn 140-381; S. Bachelder 173-504; P. Guy 190; D. Greenfield 175; S. Varney 168461. Bowlerettes Dorothy's Hair Styling 9-3; Carlton Center Excavating 9-3; D.J. Electric 6-6; Kent Oil 6-6. Hecker Insurance 5-7; Ben­ nett Industries 1-11. Good Games and Series — P. Britten 145-378; L Bahs 192-519; B. Maker 172; M. Garber 173; R. Murphy 164; K. Fowler 170; T. Christopher 178-531; S. Dunham 165; J. Hamilton 189; S. Drake 163. Sunday Night Mixed Short N. Sweet 124; Rednecks 11-5; 2x4 11-5; B.S ers 10-6; Beginners + 10-6; Thunder Alley 9-7: S 4 S 9-7; Q & B Assoc. 8-8; D & N Mortgage 8-8; Bowling Buddies 8-8; Tasmaniac's 8-8; Friends 7-9; Diehards 6-10: Runarounds 6-10; Get Along Gang 6-10; Fearsome 4 5-11; Danger Zone 4-12. W omens High Games and Series — N. Lambert 224-537; M Bowman 182468; V. Miller 168449; N. Taylor 147429; P Eye 128-360; L. Barnum 177; M. Kirchen 165; D. Seeber 164; S. Snider 162; S. Cross 156; M. Simpson 149; L. Corns 122. Mens High Games and Series — J Bar num 221-626; D. Vickers 199-544; K. Bushee 187-530; G. Snyder 194-522; B. Hubbell 196-500; S Krallman 165489; R. Bowman 182487; D. Seeber 174447f; T. James 199434; K. Hammontree 204; B Drayton 186; J. Jiles 165; J. Eye 159; V. Dezess 157. Monday Mixers Dewey; Auto Body 15-1; Kelleys Keglcrs 24; Michelob 10-6. Rowdie Giris 6; 10Girrbachs 9W-6W; The Green Chicks 8-8; TM Lassies 8-8; Three Ponies Tack 7-9; Hastings Bowl 5-11; Bnans Tire 4-12; Mr. Bruces 4-12; Hartzler Tours 3W-12W. Good Games and Series — M Maison 195476; V. Carr 172490; S. Nevins 189465; E. Johnson 171493; A. Hall 196-508; H. Service 213-518; B Anders 172; S. Vandenberg 170; R Bennett 155; G. Cochran 155; B Davenport 167; B. Anders 172; S. Nash 172; D Bums 157; J. Kasinsky 146. Thursday A.M. Valley Realty 17-3; Question Marks 14-6; LeHarves 12-8; Bosleys 1IW-8W; Leftovers 11-9; Lucky Shots 10-10; Varneys 7W-I2W; Hastings Bowl 7-3; Ear­ ly Birds 6-6; Hummers 4-16. Good Games and Series — V. Kincade 209-501; F. Ruthruff 175490; ). McKeough 168478; B. Norris 178473; C. Stuart 159440; S. Lambed 164439; B. Sexton 152420; I. Ruthruff 138402; D. Collier 146-380; S. Musser 159-353; K. Walker 122-342; M. Bell 118-309; L. Bahs 167; S. Salazar 166; O. Gillons 144: N. Hummel 142. Friday Moose Mixed Nine and a Wiggle 12; Special K's 12; Four R's 11W; Working On It II; Gutter Gang 10; Sears & Service 9; Big O's Rocky 9; Gillons 8; Five Pins 8: Heads Out 7W; 3 Ponies 7; Ramblers 6W; Late Comes 6W; Odd Balls 6; Get Lucky 5H; Four Stars 3W; Roscos 3. High Games and Series Men — J. Bardum 226-605; M. McKee 218-625; D. Sears 191-531; R. Hildebrand 174-509; R. Roush 215-529; R. Faye 197-550; G. Hause 244-568; E. Keeler 211-597; B. Madden 223-603; B Ripley 197-539; M. Kasinsky 193-549; B Keillor 177-513; D. Keillor 204-581; A. Taylor 168-504 Good Games Men Zimmerman 180; F. 180; G. Seton 176; Heath 193; M. Lydy — B. Cooley 162; M. Wilks 157; T. Lewis S. Peabody 213; B 184; S. Gillons 205 High Games and Series Women — E. Johns-n 177-503; L. Bardiun 178-519; R. Lydy 182-509; B. Hughes 208-538; S. VanDenburg 212-568; P. Seton 170436; B. Roush 173497; S. Ripley 121-356 Good Games Women - N. Taylor 189; S. Tinkler 179; A. Keillor 142; S. Keillor 108; S. Smith 163; G. Meany 164; F. Ruthruff 186; S. McKee 213; M Sears 203; R. Brummel 158; D Banimus 189; B. Faul 197. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 11-5; Pin Seekers 5; 11Lockshop 11-5; Viking 10-6; Wood­ mansee Sawmill 8-8; Modeller Graphics 8-8; Hastings Bowlers 8-8; Advanced Commercial Printing 610; Flexfab 611; Bye 2-14. Mens High Games & Series K. Greenfield 194-578; G. Hause 191; D. Blakely 216562; S. Guy 174; K. Phenix 193; D. Wordeil 193; L. Burch 168; D. Malyneik 182. Womens High Games & Series CUCailg 171; UJhomas 159;*. Miller 157; B. O'Keefe 184. YMCA NEWS Monday through Friday, on Oct. 28-Nov. 1. youth in grades 3-6 will be able to par­ ticipate in a wrestling clinic, supervised by Mike Goggins. H?.tings Middle School wrestling coach. The program will run for one week at the Hastings Middle School from 3:15-5 p.m. The cost for the program is $15 and sponsorships are available upon request. Pre-registration is required by sending in the registration form, obtained at the YMCA of­ fice, by Oct |8. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Dufoult hot occurred in »h« condition* ol o mor♦gog« mod. by DEI TON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS INC., o Michigan corporation (the "AAortgogor ). to the COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF AMCHtGAN (the AAortgogee") having it* principal office ot 220 West State Street. Hosting* Michigan 49058 dated February 26. 1988. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan on March 25. 1988 in Liber 464 Poge* 26. 27 ond 27-A (the ’ Mortgage ). B, reason of such default, the Mortgagee elect* to declare ond hereby deciare* the entire unpaid amount ol the Mortog. due and payooi. lorrnwitn. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the AAortgoge the sum of Three Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen ond 93/100 Dollars ($395,813.93). No suit or proceeding at low has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the AAortgoge or any port thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage ond the statute in such case mode ond provided, ond to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the AAortgoge. end all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by low. ond oil taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the AAortgoge will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises ot public vendue to the highest bidder ot the east en­ trance of the Barry County Courthouse located in City of Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. October 24. 1996. ot 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Borry. County of Barry. State of Michigan, ond ore described os follows: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 6. Town I North. Range 9 West, described os a strip of land 166 feet in width, being 33 feeion the Easterly side and 133 feet on lhe Westerly *>de of the centerline of the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Roilway os formerly located over and across the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of said Section 6. said strip of land being 528 feet in length more or less, measured along the center.'.ne of sosd main track in a Southerly direction from the centerline of Maple Street o* laid out in the original town plat ol Delton, to a point which is 240 feet, more or les*. Northerly of the East line of Grove Street measured along the centerline of said main track, containing On area of 1 91 acres, more or less and being 'ond deeded heretofore to rhe Chicago Kolamo/oo ond Saginaw Railway by two deeds recorded «n Liber 50 of Deeds, page 400, ond in Liber 57 of Deeds, poge 62. Borry County, Records. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan: excep­ ting. however, the following parcels of land, toExcepfed Parcel No. 1 Starting of the Northeast corner of rhe above described land, thence Westerly along the centerline of Maple Street 75 feet, thence Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly line of the above described land. 100 feet, thence Southeasterly to o po«nt 69 feet Westerly parallel with AAople Street from the Easterly line of the above described land ond being 120 feet South of the place of beginning of this excepted parcel, thence Easterly 69 feet parallel with AAople Street to the Easterly line of said above described land. th»nc» Northeasterly along lhe Easterly line ot No one hurt in M-43 auto accident by Kathryn Seelyc Staff Writer Steady rains may have contributed to a crash involving two vehicles and three peo­ ple early Thursday evening on North Broad­ way in Hastings Township. Lyndon Johnson and his girlfriend. Heather Jordan, were on their way to Jordan's mother's house when Johnson's Pontiac Sunbird was struck from behind by a Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme driven by Frank Winans Jr., who lives about a block from the crash site. Both vehicles were northbound on Broad­ way jusl beyond J-Ad Graphics when John­ son slowed and signaled a left lum. Winans, who said he was unable to stop or swerve, hit Johnson's vehicle. The only witness said he was delivering the Weekender at 1958 Broadway and had just begun to pull away from the mailbox when the accident took place about 25-35 feel in front of him. Winans said the witness was pulled lo the side of the road and he went by him. The other car there was slowing to tum into the driveway on the left and he put his brakes on. Winans said he "just kept going and slid right into him. I couldn't get around him." The witness said Winans was going too fast for road conditions and at th? last-minute tried to go around (the red car), but caught him anyway. "The fellow in the red car had his signal on plenty early and there was plenty of room for him (Winans) to go around." the witness said. Linda Jordan. Heather's mother, said she saw the car put on its signal and start to slow down. Then she heard the crash "I jumped up and ran out the front door." Jordan said. "I was so scared. Heather is seven months pregnant and I was just sick that she or the baby had been hurt." Investigating police officer Trooper Ray Durham of the Michigan State Police. Hast­ ings post said Winans was at fault. Mercy Ambulance transported Heather Jor­ dan to Pennock Hospital where she was checked for back pain and released shortly af­ ter 11 p.m. Neither driver received any in­ juries that were detected at the time. A neighbor said the area has had many ac­ cidents in the past Two more wins for frosh eagers Hastings freshman basketball team weal 2-0 with big wins over Northview and East Grand Rapids. The Saxons defeated Northview 30-14 on Sept. 26 and beat East Grand Rapids 52-31 on Oct. 1. The Hastings team had just 17 turnovers in the Northview contest and played solid defense. Susan Hubbard had 7 points and Dannie Eaton and Katie Loftus each had 6 points. In lhe battle with East Grand Rapids, Hastings managed 34 rebounds and only made 15 turnovers. Michelle Griggs tallied 14 points. Susan Hubbard had 12 points and Dannie Eaton scored 10 points. sold above described lend. 120 *eet to the place of beginning of this excepted parcel. Excepted Parcel No. 2: Also excepting lhe Southerly 149 feet of the land first above described Excepted Force1 No. 3: A parcel of land which is port of the old Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Railway right of way in the plat of Delton, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 27 of the Plot of Delton, thence South 89 degrees East 40.00 feet; thence South 23 degrees 52 minutes West 95.00 feet, thence North Q9 degrees West X.35 feet; thence Northeasterly along the Easterly tide of said lot 27. also on the curving right of woy of said railrood, a distance of 91.65 feet; the groat chord of said curve bears North 13 degrees 15 minutes East for 91.65 feel, to the point of beginning of this excepted parcel. Excepted Parcel 4: A parcel of land situated in tho Southeast 1/4 ol Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, being more particularly described a* follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of a parcel of land In tho Southeast 1 /4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described a* follows: A strip of land 166 feet in width being 33 feel on the Easterly side ond 133 feet on the Westerly side of the centerline of tho main track of tho Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Railway a* formerly located over ond across the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 6. said strip of land being 528 feet in length, more or les*, measured along the centerline of said main track in a Southerly direc­ tion from the centerline of AAople Street os laid out in the original Town Plot of Delton containing about 1.91 acres of land, thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes West along the centerline of AAople Street a* laid out in the Original Plat of Delton. 75.00 feet, thence Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly line of the above described land ond along the orc of a 3 degree curve to the right chord bear ing South 19 degree* 6 minute* 35 seconds West 34.70 feet to the Southerly right ol woy of said AAople Street ond the place of beginning, thence continuing Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly line of the above described land and along the orc of a 3 degree curve to the right, chord beating South 16 degrees 33 minutes 30 seconds West 65.30 feet, thence North 11 degrees 22 minutes 25 seconds East 63.95 feet to a point on the Southerly right of way of soid Maple Street, said point being North 89 degrees 20 minute* West 6.00 feet from the place of beginning, thence South 89 degrees 00 minute* East 6.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to existing highways, easements, ond rights-of-way of record; together with all the tenements, hereditaments, ond appurtenance* thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) month* from the date of sale Dated September 26. 1996 THE COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN Mortgagee Timothy Htllegond* WARNER NORCROSS 8 JUDD LLP 900 Old Kent Budding 111 Lyon Street. N.W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616)752 2000 (10/17) The front of the grey Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, driven by Frank Winans, involved in the accident on M-43 Thursday evening. "There have been a lot of accidents along here and down by J-Ad Graphics." she said. "They won't give people a couple of seconds lo tum. They pass on the right all the time out here and they go loo fast anyway. They've got to slow down and give us a chance to tum! Someone's going to get killed one day and it's from the same stupid­ ity all lhe lime." LAKE, continued from page 2 Some lake residents asked why the rest of the county was not being assessed for lhe cost of repairing lhe dam. saying that county residents could still gai" access from Carter Lake. Shaffer said the preliminary figures of an assessment of $1,000 for lake front owners and $500 for back lot owners would proba­ bly not be final, saying that by law he had to include some value in order to hold lhe public hearing. Other lake residents objected to a letter from Rutland Township supervisor Robert Edwards, saying the township would refuse to help pay for repairs. Residents maintain the Algonquin Lake area provided a substan­ tial tax base for lhe township. Shaffer said homes with large amounts of lake frontage would probably pay higher as­ sessments than those with less but added. "We're not ruling anything out at this point." Shaffer said district residents would be no­ tified when the district roll is sent to the (Barry County) Board of Commissioners for final approval. He repealed that he and the county would attempt to be as fair as possi­ ble, saying "We're going to give it our best shot." PUBLIC NOTICE GRAND RAPIDS STREET CONSTRUCTION IN THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE AND THE RELATED CLOSURE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDHESDAY. OCTOBER 9,1996. __ ______ ________ •_ The Village of Middleville wishes to advise Its residents and visitors that the section of Grand Rapids Street located south of Crane Road and north of Cider Mill Drive (the entrance to the Cider Mill Mobile Home Park) will be closed to all traffic through Wednesday, October 9, 1996 to accommodate essential ongoing sewer and street construc­ tion work. It was originally anticipated and publicized that Grand Rapids Street would reopen on October 1st. Unfortunately, previously unforeseeable construction difficulties now require this delay for reopening the street to through traffic. The recommended detour around the construction area will remain on the following streets: Parmalee Road to Stlmpson Road to M-37 to East Main Street. All streets Intersecting Grand Rapids Street will remain open as well as the entrance to the Cider MUI Mobile Home Park. Drivers in the area are asked to exercise extra caution. The Village of Middleville extends Its sincere thanks to all village residents and other travelers for their understanding, cooperation and patience. NO HOUSE PAYMENTS 6 MONTHS Plus... «1OOO With the purchase of any new Single or Doublewide Home HURRY! LIMITED TIME OFFER! Offer good in Hanover Village & Thomapple Lake Estates only v 2 Months FF Lot Rent Not valid with any other promotion. Battle Creek location only. i "Luxury Living at Affordable Prices" Advantage HOUSING ) Your Proteukxul Home BuJder 13078 Heimer Rd.. Exit 95 off 194. Battle Creek. MI 979-8818 or 1-800-567-4684 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 3. 1996 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER * 948-8051 OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: Any size or condi­ tion. 1400-443-7740 //<//> Waiihil BUILDING SUPERINTEN­ DENT, Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apartments, Middlevil­ le. Live in employee to perform a variety of skilled tasks as they pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit HUD housing project for Senior Citizens. 2 bedroom apartment provided. Apply in person with resume and salary requirements to: Lisa Fmkbeiner, Executive Director, Lincoln Meadow Apartments, 500 Lincoln Street, Middleville on Monday, Wednesday or Thurs­ day from 10am-1pm or call for appointment 795-7715 E.O.E. COUNTER CLERK Customer service skills needed. Cashiermg. knowledge of hardware, auto parts, and lumber. Temp Perm position. Established retail stores located south of Grand Rapids WISE 4340 Burin^*^SW. Wyoming. Ml. 49509. 538-4949, Fax 538X1841 INSIDE SALES Very success­ ful, established local company is seeking inside sales reps. 2 yean exp., must be organized, have excellent time management and sales planning skills. Direct hire with benefits and base salary. OUTSIDE SALES 2-5 yean experience. 30-60% overnight travel. Direct hire, with benefits and bate pay. Excellent incen­ tive program and company car. WISE 4340 Burlingame SW, Wyoming, Ml 49509. 538-4949, Fax 538-0841 SCALE TECHNICIAN Exper­ ience with Fairbanks, Rice and Morrison scales. Troubleshoot, set-up, repair and calibrate with little supervision. Pcnu, direct hire position with established, growing company located near Kalamazoo. First shift position. WISE 4340 Burlingame SW, Wyoming. Ml. 49509. 538-4949, Fax 538-0841 EXPERIENCED MIG WELDER AND STEEL FABRICATOR all others need not apply, Mensch Mfg., 2499 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, 616-945-5300_______________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Si, Freeport, Ml EOE HELP WANTED: Babysitter in our Hutings Home. 2 to 3 mornings per week, from 4:30am to 11:00am for a 4 year old. Did works days, mom works nights aaJ needs some sleep. Must be a non-smoker and very reliable. References required and will be checked. $50 per week. Will be permanent for lhe right person. Call (616)948-0128.______________ HELP WANTED: Baggage handler positions available. $530 to start. Pull time with benefits. All employees drag tested. Call Aviation Ground Services at Kent County Interna­ tional Airport, 616-956-0924 or send resume to AGS at 5500 44th Street S.E, Grand Rapids, MI. 49512__________________ MANAGER TRAINEE. Immediate local opportunities. If you're mature, SPORTSMINDED and believe in selling baaed on customer needs and service you may be qualified for this position. We offer expense paid training, merit promotions, extensive benefits and guaran­ teed income to start. For inter­ view appointment call now! Mr. Schumm, 1-800-238-0996 NEEDED: 89 PEOPLE SERI­ OUSLY INTERESTED in losing 15-60 pounds before the holidays. Doctor recommended Diet Magic! 100% natural. 100% guaranteed Call (303) 526-2851___________________ POSITION OPEN: LIBRARY PAGE. Shelve books, assist library patrons find materials, open mail, maintain magazine files and label; shelf­ reading. database searching. Qualifications: know Dewey Decimal System, concern for details, good interpersonal skills, PC computer experience. Houn: 15 per week, afternoons and evenings. No oenefits. $4.75 per hour. Apply: Hutings Public Library by October 12. MECHANICAL ASSEMB­ LER First shift. Temp-Perm position. Excellent pay!! Assemble machines from parts manufactured at the company. Auto Mechanic background a plus. Call now, fax resume!! WISE 4340 Burlingame SW, Wyoming, Ml. 49509. 538-4949. Fax 538-0841 WAREHOUSE/FORK lift All shifts. Grand Rapids and surrounding area. Great pay, and benefit packages!! Temp-Perm positions. Call NOW!! Fax Resume!! WISE 4340 Burling­ ame SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. 538-4949. Fax 538-0841 WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948 4094. SURVEYOR Survey project manager and Crew Chief. 5 year degree in data collection and CAD experience. Perm, direct hire, no fees!! Great benefits, with local engineering firm. Call, and fax resume immediate­ ly!! WISE 4340 Burlingame SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. 538-4949, Fax 538-0841 ( niinnu mt\ \ <>//<< 244-568 on Friday do It on Tuesday! M.-bih . ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until October 15th. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. I nr \ah \ulnitinii\c 1990 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 5 speed, air condition­ ing. standard cab with canvas cover, running boards, runs great In excellent condition. Call 616-891-0536___________ ’90 HONDA ACCORD LX. 2-door, automatic, excellent condition. 87,200 OBO. 948-3917 I or A'< in FIRE YOUR LANDLORD, own your home for leu than rent Move right in one of the 13 famished model homes. 2,3 A 4 bedroom, no closing costs, u little as 5% down. Yankee Springs Manufactured Home Community and Sales. Close to Gun Lake. Call 795-9700, HASTINGS DUPLEX: Central location to shopping and schools. Newly decorated 2 bedroom, $450 per month. 1 bedroom, $385 per month. Includes water and garbage service, security and cleaning deposits. References and credit checks required. 945-4330. NEED INSIDE STORAGE? Boats, motorhomes, autos, motorcycles. Located in Middle­ ville. Call 616-365-0583 / hank ) mi CARD OF THANKS Thanks to an for the wonder­ ful party on our 50th. What a turn out! It couldn’t have been better beczase of all our friends and relatives. Thanks to everyone who made it possible, especially to our son and daughter-in-laws, Mike A Linda Milter and Jack A Penny Milter. Erme A Ruth Miller CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our son, neices and nephews, for the wonderful 50th wedding anniversary celebration held for us at the Hope Township Hall September 14th 1996. Also, for friends who helped to get the hall ready. We give a special thanks io all friends, neighbors and relatives who came to help us celebrate our special day, A all those who neipea supply me looo, inclos­ ing the Delton Baptist Church members. A special thanks to Russell Nuh and Stanley Pierce for the music. Many, many thanks for all the cards recieved at the celebration and also through the mail Everyone hu a special meaning for us. Thank you to the Delton Boosters for the pop. There are not words enough for us to express our sincere appreciation to each and everyone of you. Each and everyone made our day a complete success. A special thank you io the Hope Township Board for letting the family use the hall. Al so, many thanks lo an y one we may have overlooked. Heart felt thanks to all, for a day we will never forget. God Bless each one Elmer A Ruth Anders In Mt iiinriani IN MEMORY OF Stephen M. Negus, 10-3-93. If we could wish upon a star. We'd wish you here and not so far. Sorrowful for us you were called away, Couldn’t understand lhal fate­ ful day. With tears in our eyes, and broken hearts. We pulled together to do our part. The little daughter you’d never raise. So much like you, we're not Memories, videos and pictures in hand, Shows Ashteigh, Daddy was a very good Man. Gone, but never forgotten. Mom Negus Bob Bustance Brothers, David A Larry AKC LAB PUPPIES: Choco late & black, born August 27th. 616-948-9711. \allntiiil \d\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing companv letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026. ext. 1400, 24 hrs. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED NOW! $120 daily processing mail from your home for Nation­ al Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings. Application 1-617-455-1918 24 MODELS WANTED: Between the ages of 7-23 to model casual and formal wear during this year's 1996 Grand Rapids pageants. No experience necessary. Call 1 800-858-6003 Ext 3709___________________ STEEL BUILDING SALES or construction. Huge profit poten­ tial. Example: 21X30 building for $2,889. Dealer discount cost Manufacturer awarding dealer­ ship aooc. (303) 759-3200 Ext. (tarai;c \ah FIRST TIME EVER!! GARAGE/YARD SALE WEDNESDAY AND THURS­ DAY, OCTOBER 2ND A 3RD, 9AM-5PM. 41$ S. WASHINGTON, HAST­ INGS. FURNITURE, INCLUDING WOOD DESK W/4 DRAWERS, TABLES, CHAIRS, LAM PS, KNICK­ KNACKS, PORTABLE COLOR TV, CLOTHING AND MISCn STILL ADDING TO SALE - MORE ITEMS NOT LISTED. MIDDLEVILLE BIG SALE FRIDAY OCT. 4TH ONLY, 8-8.946 GREENWOOD, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE! LOTS OF GREAT KIDS CLOTHES AND WINTER ITEMS, QUALITY TOYS AND MISCn SOME BABY ITEMS, SNOW BLOWER, SOME ANTIQUES, AND TOO MUCH MORE TO MENTION IT ALL. FAST! ‘Home and income property’Debt consol idatioo•Turoed down? problem credit? We can help!‘Fast, easy - Call 24 houn. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-888-968-2221 Free consultation. PIANO TUNING repaira<~ rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, call Steve’s Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regu I ar or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TRIM A ’PAPER BY MARUO Interior painting, wallpapering, and porches. “Full service or sweat equity." 945-9712 or 1-800-270-7294 x0003 I or Suh BEAUTIFUL OAK FINISH BEDROOM outfit, 6 pieces with Queen size Sealy Posturpedic firm mattress set 3 yrs old, will sell for $300.00, excellent condition. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL BRASS HEAD­ BOARD, antique looking with Queen size mattress set, 1 week old, cost $750.00, sacrifice $225.00. 1-517-699-4148 CARPET, HEAVY BEIGE PLUSH 12 X 163. $110; Heavy Mauve pluh 12 X 16.3 , $100; Blue plush 12 X 34, $225. AD never used, excellent 868-2051 COUCH, MATCHING CHAIR, excellent condition, $150; 2 matching table lamps, $25; word processor, $80. 616-795-2622_______________ FULL SIZE SPINE-O-PEDIC FIRM mattress set, “brand new" still in plastic, cost $375.00, asking $125.00. 1-517-699-4148_____________ KING SIZE WATERBED: Headboard, footboard, 6 drawer under dresser, padded S/R, mattress liner. All for $150 OBO, 945-3132 anytime. KING SIZE MATTRESS SET made by Spring Aire Co. with deluxe frame and beautiful cher­ ry headboard, “very c lean", cost $1200.00 sell for $200.00. 1-517-6764414_____________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC LUXURY FIRM KING sine mattress >ct with deluxe frame, 1 month old, cost $1300, sacrifice $350. 1-517-699-2251 UTILITY TRAILER 14X8 dual wheel. Will houl RV'g, can, and so forth. 852-9437 COURT NEWS: A Waylrnd man was sentenced to prison after violating his probation. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Mc­ Neil said when Robert J. Rybiski. 37. of Wayland, was sentenced in December 1994 for drunk driving and driving on a suspended license, several co-workers and Rybiski's employer spoke on his oehalf. McNeil said Judge Richard Shuster was impressed enough to give Rybiski another chance. "He has thrown away every chance he's been given." McNeil said. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Rybiski. "It depresses me to continue to read reports about people who abuse drugs and alcohol. You have a lot to contribute if you can put these problems behind you." He sentenced Rybiski to 36 to 60 months in prison, with credit for 395 days served in jail. Rybiski was discharged from probation. In other circuit court business last Thurs­ day: stance abuse counseling. "This is entirely your fault." Fisher told Dietzel. "If you continue lhe way you’re go­ ing. you’ll go to prison. I hope lhal doesn't happen." • David H. Rackow. 31. of 601 Bassett Lake Road. Middleville, had probation con­ tinued after violating his probation. He had driven to work while his license was sus­ pended. McNeil said Rackow. "impresses me as someone who is sincere in his efforts to ob­ tain employment" He lad he can understand why Rackow drove on his suspended license, "but that doesn't excuse it." He asked the court to impose "substantial suspended jail time." Rackow's attorney, Timothy Tromp, said Rackow was "caught in the age-old trap." He said Rackow needed to work and sometimes could not get a ride and felt he had to drive. "He doesn't want to be on the public trough." said Tromp. • Robert W. Webb Jr.. 30. of 102 W. Carlton Center Road. Hastings, had his pro­ bation continued during sentencing for con­ suming alcohol in violation of his proba­ tion. McNeil called the recommendation by lhe probation department of continued probation "lenient," saying Webb was "a danger to so­ ciety." Webb's attorney, Michael McPhillips, asked the court to follow the recommenda­ tion. adding. "I guess I disagree with the prosecutor's description of Mr. Webb" and acknowledged that Webb has "a serious drinking problem." Webb told lhe court, "I’ve been trying to do what's right." but he was asked by Fisher. "Is not drinking alcohol doing the right thing?" Fisher told Webb. "The only reason I have you on probation is to allow you to get treatment. I'm going to try you on pro­ bation one more time." Fisher continued Webb's probation and sentenced him to six months in jail with credit for 121 days served. He made Webb el­ igible for work release. "If you don't go to substance abuse coun­ seling. I’ll put you in jail for the longest time possible," Fisher said in imposing sen­ tence. • Brian D. Slocum, 29, of 8570 Banyvilie Road, Nashville, was sentenced to jail for violating his probation Slocum had violated probation by using cocaine six days after lie had been sentenced to 24 months probation and a 60-day sus­ pended jail sentence after pleading guilty in District Court in July on a charge of fourth degree criminal sexdal v McNeil called it.'^the fastest probation vi­ In continuing probation Fisher told Rackow. "I have noted you've paid over $4,000 in fines and costs and I want to com­ pliment you on that." Probation was continued on the same terms, but Fisher also imposed a suspended sentence of six months in jail, with credit for 108 day’s served. • Jeffrey W. Smith. 26. of 6265 Thomapple Lake Road. Nashville, had probation continued and was sentenced lo jail for vio­ lating his probation. McNeil said Smith is a "scam artist," and "is a waste of this court's time and ask the court to impose a prison sentence." Fisher asked Smith, "Is there any reason I shouldn't send you to prison that you can think of?" Smith replied, "No." Smith’s probation was continued and he was sentenced lo 12 months in jail and credit for 251 days served. He will be discharged from probation at the end of his sentence. Fire damages church A Monday afternoon fire caused ebout $10,000 worth of damage to the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church at 3185 N. Broadway. No one was in the building at the time of the fire, which was reported by two people who saw the smoke while driving south on Broadway. Hastings Fire Department officials believe the fire may have been started by a candle that was left burning, though they have not definitely ruled that as the cause. The tires in the foreground were being used to hold a rubberized roof on an addition to the church being built. Rev. Carl Litchfield said the roof was only slightly damaged and Sunday's services may be held In one ot the rooms in the addition. He said there has already been a good resoonse from neighbors and, 'I think something good will come out ot this.* olation I’ve experienced.- adding Slocum did use cocaine, "which is not exactly a behavior modifier." Slocum's attorney. David Gilbert, said this had been Slocum's first brush with the law, telling the court, "He doesn't know why he did cocaine. He has no justification, no ex­ cuse." In imposing sentence, Fisher told Slocum, "You ought to be very disappointed in your­ self." In bringing up Slocum's earlier suspended sentence of 60 days in jail, Fisher said "Since that was my sentence, I'm going to send you to jail." He gave Slocum credit for 40 days already served. • James A. Dietzel, 17, of 510 Sherman St., Nashville, was sentenced to probation and jail time for larceny in a building. Dietzel had sent a letter of apology to Judge Fisher, which McNeil said "gives a different impression than someone who stole a camcorder from his neighbor and when asked why said, T don't know.'" He called Dietzel "an accident waiting to happen," and called Dietzel's letter "nothing different" than letters he had sent to Probate Judge Richard Shaw. McNeil said Dietzel should serve 12 months in jail, calling him, "a danger to Nashville and all of Barry County." Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell said she had dealt with Dietzel "on numerous oc­ casions" in District Court. She said Dietzel "continues to act inappropriately and is eas­ ily led astray," saying Dietzel is intelligent but makes poor choices. She added she fell Dietzel deserved prison time, but hoped jail would "make an impres­ sion. I hope he's aware of the situation of being an 18-year-old young man in a prison atmosphere," concluded McDowell. Dietzel's attorney, Terry Knoll, said he agreed with the prosecutors "in many ways about Mr. Dietzel's past." Knoll said his first impression of Dietzel was of an "ex­ tremely immature individual who had a kx of growing up to do." Knoll added Dietzel had been an honor student when he moved to Nashville. "I don’t know what changed this individual at that point," said Knoll. Fisher, after asking Knoll if he lived in Nashville, asked Knoll. "What is it about Nashville that would turn someone from an honor student to a criminal within six months of living there?" Knoll said it may have been that Dietzel had moved around several limes and possibly became friends with some unsavory people in Nashville. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Dietzel. "I'm going to give you a chance to tum your life around." He sentenced Dietzel to four yean proba­ tion with the first seven months in jail and credit for 46 days served. He also imposed $1,000 in costs and $1,000, with restitution to be determined by Dietzel’s probation offi­ cer. Fisher also ordered Dietzel to pay monthly probation oversight fees and made him eligible for community service in lieu of half his fines and costs and further ordered him to participate in mental health or sub­ Teen to be charged in assault HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are requesting a warrant charging a 17-year-oid Hastings woman with two counts of assault and battery for striking two girts at Hastings High School Sept. 27. Police said a 15-year-old victim waa leaving the school st the end of the day when she was confronted by the 17-year-old about tumors being told about her. She allegedly hit the 15-year-okl two or three times in the face before they fell to ground and began fighting mil n aaaistant principal pulled them apart Police said the assistant principal told them when she attempted to get things under control, me 17-year-old swung at her twice with a cloned hand or fist The assistant principal said she let lhe 17-year-old go rather than have the situation escalate further. As she was leaving, lhe 17-year-old went to a car perked along the curb in front of lhe high school. She then allegedly confronted the lb-year-old driver and hit her in the face and ear. Tree farm property damaged JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies were called to report of a malicious destruction of property on Waubascon Road Sept. 20. The property owner, an Illinois resident, told deputies his brother, a part owner of the property, noticed that two 4x4 posts were cut in half, possibly with a hand saw. He said his brother had last seen lhe posts at noon Sept. 19 and found them damaged at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 20. Deputies said the owner advised them the 53-acre property was a tree farm and commercial forest for hunting until he sent information to the slate to discontinue hunting because of damage by hunters. Deputies have no witnesses or suspects in the case. Man hurt in cycle-deer crash YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man was injured after he hit a deer while riding a motorcycle Sept. 29. Michigan State Police troopers said Ronald H. Oiaughlin, 53, of Hastings, was traveling west on Shaw Lake Road, about a half-mile east of Briggs Road when he was unable to avoid colliding with a southbound deer. Oiaughlin was taken by Thornapple Ambulance to Pennock Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Thomapple house burglarized THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers were called to a report of a breaking and entering on Cherry Valley Road Sept. 25. The victim said she pulled into her garage around 1:30 p.m. and went into the breezeway connecting the garage to the house when she noticed the door facing north and leading out of the breezeway was ajar. Troopers said the woman told them she remembered locking it before leaving around 8:15 that morning. She said when she tried to dose the door, she found the handle was broken off and the door had been pried open. Troopers said the woman told them the closets and jewelry box had been gone through, but nothing was missing. However, she did say one see-through blue plastic container with about $50 in coins and a deck of playing cards was missing, as were a $20 bill from her daughter’s dresser, a .22 caliber nfle of unknown make and a cardboard box containing about 300 pop cans. A homeowner near lhe scene said be had left his house around I p.m. and noticed a tan­ colored jeep pickup in the driveway. He said it may have had a black stripe on the side, but he wasn’t sure. He said as he drove by, he saw a man standing outside the truck. The case is still under investigation. The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-10-10.pdf e854aef64d6ae79fed49839d34edb944 PDF Text Text Dem candidates tell woeful tales Hastings school buses ‘excellent’ Saxon harriers earn firsts See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. OCTOBER 10. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO. 41 PRICE scr FIA withdraws from new human services complex banquet '.5 Barry County Rifte to Life wiU have ha fora* masaai fWuFrairinf benqeet as 6:30 pjn. Thursday, Oct 17, at the by E.'iine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Family Independence Agency is on its way out as a major prospective tenant of the proposed new Barry Community Resource Network (BCRN) complex, sending the project back to the drawing board. FIA Director Ron Decker said Tuesday af­ ternoon that he will recommend to the Michigan FIA Facilities Management divi­ B Woodlawn Ave. Bd River, lefidad ve duecaor of Rif* &30, dimter wifl be served at 7 and the profiam w* foflow. Coat is SIS per person or $100 per sion, which works with the state's Depart­ ment of Management and Budget, to proceed with lease negotiations for renovation of its existing building. "FIA is removing their participation in the county human services complex," Decker said, adding that it was a difficuh but necessary decision because of FIA's tight time line to relocate or remodel existing facilities. The most recent BCRN proposal would have housed nine human service egencies and possibly satellite offices of other agencies under one roof in a 45,800-squarcfoot building geared to coordinating services. In order to help fund the estimated $5.8 night Bank wm olkbt.fcr.I f, Oa. 12. M tbs Central School Gtiesi boat will be Wsrrcn Reynolds of WOOD-TV EMT. paramedic; Ti»» Thompson. nHfiotu loader. Connie Jedneak, Csdahrr family, family of the year, Ma* Hewitt. person of Barry County; Rm tickets are available at ‘Al Hattowa Eve’ at Chariton Park Chalhm Part will have its fourth MMd *AB Hallow's Eve" calebratioa fa* 3 «o 6 pjn. Saturday. Oct. 26. fcr yoaaasacn 12 sad asder. The activities will include a costume contest, jack-o-lantern contest. 6n gtaui oa a striap. atoryteffiah. bay rides oa a waaoa period by draft homes rad oicMasInoned treats. Carved or decorated juck-c Iraemu mast be wbmitted for judging by 4 p.m. Storytelling will be at 5:15 aad contest winners will be anaourtced around a bonfire a 6 pas. The event is sponsored by Chmhoa Pat asd the Hastings Kiwans CM. Admission is $3 for children ages 12 Bid mder. With the purchase of a chikTs ticket, everyone over 13 win gat in for 'oriMrea 12 and under must be axxanpanied by an aduk. Tickeuae available Fdpauscb Bores in Delton and Hastings, at Carl's Supermarket in Nashville and Lake Odessa and Pastoor's in Middleville until Oct 23. For more information, call the ;-CWacn Pat office M 945-3775. ^Starlight Radio’ production slated T, The Our Town Radio Players will tcrfoam ia 'Starlight Radio Theater' at &*a. Saturday. Nov. 2, at Lakewood High School. The productioo will include old-time radio comedy, drama, music, mystery and nnmnunisii Admission price is $5 at the door and $430 in advance. Tickets may be purchased at the Page BmMng More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Hastings Saxon Homecoming Court readies for big weekend Its going to be a big weekend for members of the 1996 Hastings High School homecoming court who will participate in a parade Friday at 6:30 p.m.. halftime ceremonies at the Friday football game against East Grand Rapids, and a homecoming ball Saturday at 9 p.m. in the high school gym. The new homecoming king and queen will be announced during the halftime ceremonies. Pictured in the back, from left, are Elizabeth Lincolnhol, Teague O'Mara, and Casey King. Next row down, from left, are Joey Lyons, Darcy Welton, and Ed Youngs. Second row from the front are. from left, Stacia Beard, Janette Jennings, and Jason McCabe In front is Megan Pierce. million project, the county was counting on FIA paying more than 27 percent of the cost of the building through a lease with the county over a 20-ycar period. "It’s very unfortunate," County Board Chairman James Bailey said Wednesday. "I do realize their (FIA's) situation...” Bailey said the FIA's withdrawal will "not kill or stop the vision of the project.. .we will continue on." One option, he said, might be to plan a smaller building that could be designed to accommodate an addition if FIA could later be part of the complex. "If we cant all get there today, let's part of us get there and then build toward the com­ mon goal rather than just say we want it all or nothing..., he said. He said the issue of the larger building boils down to "dollars and cents," with tht county lacking enough funds to make a seri­ ous commitment to quickly finance the BCRN project, even though seven of the eight commissioners solidly support tir. concept of the project (Commissioner Tim Burd has not endorsed the project) BCRN Co-chairman Tom Mohler ex­ pressed disappointment Wednesday about FIA's withdrawal, but said the BCRN will meet next week to put together a modified version of the project. As it stands now, there are still seven agencies that want to be part of a joint building project "a one-stop shop," he said. "It's a bit of a setback, but not the end of this vision," be said. "The board is the shepherd of the funds. They have to make prudent decisions," Mohler said Decker said he had asked some of the county commissioners lo adopt a reaniutioo of intent lo issue county. wiriMha County Building Authority for the BCRN project When that did not happen at the board’s Tuesday morning meeting. Decker said he had no choice but to recommend withdrawing from the project "The vision is still there. I cannot wait any longer," he said. Decker said the County FIA will be re­ ceiving new computer equipment at the end of this month and the e xisting FIA building has to either undergo major renovation lo ac­ commodate the new technology or move lo a new location. FIA's current building lease between the state and its landlord, Hobart Federal Savings (HFS) Bank in Hobart, Ind., expired in April but has been extended on a month-to-month basis to allow time for FIA to become part of BCRN if the opportunity became viable. "We warted to be a full participant in the See FIA, continued on page 3 Economic development team to examine county Five professionals with expertise in eco­ nomic development, tourism and land use will spend three days in Barry County two weeks from now to assess the county’s eco­ nomic development needs. Results of the assessment will be used to help develop a long-term economic plan for the community, according to Jan Hartough, director of the Barry County Cooperative Ex­ tension office. The group of experts, called a Community Assessment Team, was put together by the Michigan Slate Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. Hartough said. The team includes a professor from the Michigan Travel and Tourism Center, an economic development director from Ingham County, a professor with expertise in resource development, a home economist with a background in community and economic development and tourism, and a member of the Extension Service knowledgeable in community and economic development. Hartough said MSU Cooperative Exten­ sion is piloting five such visits by economic development experts to counties in the stale. The state extension senice is picking up the cost of bringing the experts to Barry County, and a steering committee made up of local business and community leaden is organizing their visit here and arranging for lodging and food for the group. Hartough said the Economic Development Committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce has been "taking a comprehen­ sive view of economic developr lent in Barry County," and the team's visit it a collabora­ tive effort between the Chamber and the Barry Cooperative Extension Service. "This is a very exciting opportunity for Barry County," Hartough said. "There is al­ ready a collaborative economic council that has formed to begin doing a comprehensive economic development plan for Barry County, and this information from the CAT team will be used in this effort." The council, called the Barry County Col­ laborative Economic Development Council, was formed a year ago, according to Diane Smith, director of Charlton Park and a member of the council. She told members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday that the economic council "exists See TEAM, continued on pap 5 He was a rich story-teller Attorney Paul Siegel’s funeral is Saturday by Jason Carr Staff Writer Paul Siegel, a founder of the Siegel. Hud­ son, Gee and Youngsma law firm, died Monday at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was 84. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hastings First United Methodist Church. Siegel was bom Jan. 21, 1912, in Scotville. Mich., and moved with his par­ ents to Barry County in 1923. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1929 and re­ ceived his undergraduate degree in 1938 and his law degree in 1940, both from the Uni­ versity of Michigan. He was an executive officer in the United Slates Navy, beginning in 1942 and serving tor four years. After his return to Barry County, he began his law practice in 1946. He was a member of Rotary for 50 years and a "Paul Harris Fellow," serving as secretary in 1947. He became Barry County Veterans counselor that same year. Siegel served as special prosecutor in 1947 and after leaving that post, was appointed Hastings City Attorney in 1948, a position he held until his retirement from that posi­ tion in 1974. He also served as Nashville Village Attorney, beginning in 1969. He married Rosellen Elaine Parcel! in 1950. She died in 1994 Siegel also served on the board ot directors at Hastings City Bank and Hastings Savings and Loan. He went into partnership with Richard Hudson in 1962. creating the law firm of Siegel and Hudson. He continued to practice with the firm until his health forced him to retire a few years ago Siegel also served on the boards of the Hastings Youth Council, the Barry County YMCA and was a founding member of the Thornapplc Foundation, now the Barry County Community Foundation. Siegel's former partner. Richard Hudson. called Siegel "a practical country lawyer. He was not so much concerned with technicali­ ties as he was with fairness." Hudson said Siegel, "was an avid golfer. Maybe not the best golfer, but he enjoyed golf and he loved to play." Siegel had his own style on the golf course. Hudson said. "He’d hit a ball and say 'fire and fall back.* People who play golf know your weight is supposed to go from left to right, but his weight would go just the opposite. But he had these big forearms and he could get away with it" Hudson said Siegel "always was very con­ siderate of any emplo>ee of the firm." He said Siegel was always undei standing and "had to lime to talk with them and make them feel welcome." Hudson talked with Siegel a week before his death and the two talked about the UCLA-Michigan game. "Even when he See SIEGEL, continued on page 5 Paul Siegel �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 10. 1996 News Briefs Fall Fest Saturday to benefit Habitat The 18th annual Fall Festival lo benefit Habitat for Humanity will be held from 10 a m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. at the Hope Church of the Brethren on M-50 near Freeport. Visitors can buy homemade apple butter, apple pic, sausage and sauerkraut and doughnuts and other baked goods, plus crafts and white elephants. Lunch will be available and will include two kinds of homemade soup, bratwurst and sauerkraut, homemade bread and apple butter and pies. There also will be a drawing for a queen-sized quilt, a silent auction for two antique crazy quilts and a car wash. Historical Society banquet is Oct. 17 The Barry County Historical Society will have its 32nd annual banquet Thursday evening. Oct. 17. al the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Social time will start at 6:30 and dinner will be at 7. Neil Gardner, executive vice president of Hastings City Bank, will be the speaker, on "Hastings City Bank, from the Telegraph to the Internet." The bank is celebrating its 11Oth anniversary this year. There also will be the society's presentation of the Distinguished Member Award Tickets are $10 per person. Reservations should be made with Treasurer Diana Phillips by calling 945­ 9156. County history course offered A course on the history of Barry County will be conducted from 2 lo 4 p.m. on four consecutive Thursdays, starting Oct. 17. The course will be conducted by the Institute for Learning tn Retirement and sponsored by Kellogg Community College, will be held at the new KCC campus in Hastings. Teachers will be Esther Walton. Nancy Boersma. Joyce Weinbrecht and Diane Szewczyk-Smith. The course is open lo people of retirement age. For more information, or to register, call (616) 965-3931. extension 2643. Haunted House tours scheduled The Hastings Jaycees vill have their ninth annual haunted house this fall at BJ Hydraulics. 6590 South Wall Lake Road, seven miles south of M-4' The haunted house will be open starting tonight and will run every weekend through Oct. 27. Cost is $5 for adults and S3 for children. Proceeds will be used for community projects such Christmas baskets and Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless and elderly. A children's matinee will be held from I to 3 p.m. Oct. 27, with a costume contest, trick or treat bags, a non-scare fun tour, and games and prizes. For more information, call Chad Hamilton at 948-9611 or Dave Wren at 945-0195. Bowens Mills to have tours Historic Bowens Mills this weekend will feature lours of the mill homes in the fifth of a scries of "It’s Cider Time" festivals this fall. The activities will take place from 11 am. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Open houses are planned for the mill's living quarters, the Bowen House and the Plank House Owners Carleen and Owen Sabin will guide visitors through the Bowen House Manon Cook Frye. Carleen's mother, and the late Neal Cook bought Bowens Mills in 1978 and have been restonng it since. Also included in the days' activities will be water power demonstrations, the old water-powered cider press, black­ smith and cooper's shops, hay odes, folk, dulcimer and country music, cider, doughnuts, apple-related desserts and tours of the main floor Mill Museum. Entertainment will be provided Saturday by Barbara Follis from Delton. Homer and Jennie Jones will sing Sunday. In upcoming weekends there will be the French Voyageur Living History encampment Oct. 19-20. and a special Kids Day Oct 26. Admission is S3 for adults and $1 for students. Proceeds go to restoration and upkeep of the histone site Bowens Mills is located two miles north of the Yankee Springs Stale Park For more information, call 795-7530. Author to present readings Oct. 17 The Friends of the Library in Hastings will have readings at 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 17. by local author Gary Eberle, who wrote “Angel Stnngs." The performance, slated for the Hastings Public Library, will be punctuated by magic tricks and music. Eberle, an associate professor of English at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, also is the author of "The Geography of Nowhere: Finding Oneself in the Postmodem World." All library programs arc free and open lo the public. Two annual school reports still slated Two Hastings Area Schools' annual reports for the 1995-96 academic year have yet lo be presented. Pleasantview's will be presented at 7 p.m. today (Thursday. Oct. 10) and Hastings Middle School's will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. Hastings High School's was presented Oct. 2 and Northeastern and Southeast­ ern schools' reports were given Oct. 8. Stale law requires thal such reports be presented to the public each year on or before Oct. 15. Historical Society elects new officers The Barry County Historical Society recently elected officers for 1996-97. Mike Hook was elected president for the sixth consecutive term. Ed Freeland was elected to his first term as vice president. Dorothy Greenfield was elected to her third term as secretary. Treasurer Diana Phillips will begin her 13th term and Joyce Weinbrecht her second term as archivist. Newly elected to the board of directors were Melvin Goebel. Eric Soya. Harold Frey and Jackie Moms, joining Robert Casey. Edward Slocum, Nellie Richards. Sara Feldbauer and Allie Smith. Showcase plans drama, old music The Weavers and Wells and the Our Town Radio Players will provide an evening of Celtic music and drama and ‘' comedy at 6:30 tonight at the Musicians Showcase at Arby's in Hastings. The Weavers and Wells are two couples from the Kalamazoo area. They play hammered dulcimer, tin whistle, flute, guitar, harmonica, mandola. piano, bass guitar and mandolin. The Our Town Radio Players are from the Lake Odessa area and are known for their productions of the Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society" shows over the past several years. They do old-time radio programs, complete with commercials, music, comedy, humorous readings and radio dramas Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. Fall forestry tour planned The Barry Soil and Waler Conservation District will have a fall forestry tour from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Oct. 12. at Larry and Noel Hayward's farm west of Prairieville. The diverse property consists of agricultural land, actively managed woodlands, newly established forest plantations, wildlife land and wetlands. The lour encourages landowners to examine their own short- and long-term personal needs Resource professionals from Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. Tree Tech and the Conservation District will be on hand to answer questions and discuss relevant topics. The cost for the day is $5 per person and pre-registration is required. Cider and doughnuts will be provided. To register, call 948-8056. Democratic congressional candidates tell campaign tales of woe by David T. Young Editor The difficulty in running for Congress as a Democrat in this area was brought home in the First Friday forum Oct. 4 at Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall in Hastings. Three candidates for Congress in the three districts in Barry County were scheduled to appear. One showed, another couldn't make it because he finally got the chance to debate his opponent and the other had to work and sent his stepdaughter instead to speak on his behalf Betsy Flory, who will oppose Republican incumbent Vem Ehlers in the Third District, was the only candidate to appear in person. Dan Kruszynski, Second District challenger to Republican incumbent Peter Hoekstra, had his daughter. Melanic, stand in for him. Meanwhile. Kim Tunnicliff. who spoke the First Friday forum here last June, canceled his appearance when he learned that he fi­ nally would be able to debate his opponent, incumbent Seventh District Republican Congressman Nick Sm th. thal Friday after­ noon. Barry County has the unusual distinction of being carved up into three congressional districts. The Second District include s the town­ ships of Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Or­ angeville, Prairieville and Barry and about a third of Hope Township. The Third District covers the townships of Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton and about two-thirds of Hope Township and a liny portion of Baltimore Township. The Seventh District includes the townships of Baltimore. Maple Grove. Johnstown and As­ syria. Both Flory and Kruszynski spoke about how difficult it is to be a Democrat chal­ lenger running for office in West Michigan. Republicans have dominated races in each district for a long lime. In Flory's district, the only time a Demo­ crat won was in 1974, when Richard VanderVeen was elected during the height of the Watergate affair. Flory, a retired school teacher, said Ehlers is every bit as formidable an opponent as was the late Paul Henry and former President Gerald Ford. Making things even worse in the publicity game, the Grand Rapids Press recently had a photo of her and Slate Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brew er. but did not mention her in the capnonJijie contended that if lhe pbdtd had includedEhlers, his name would have been published "The media doesn't owe you anything ex­ cept fair play." she said. "But when you can't get your name under your picture, unfairness does cross your mind.” Flory said indeed Ehlers is nice to the wealthy and GOP faithful, but it's easy to look lhe other way to the needs and wishes of lhe most vulnerable members of society. “People say Vern Ehlers is a nice man," she said, "but lhe bottom line is nice has to extend beyond your own immediate circle. "Look at what we do to children and the elderly. It's easy to be good to people who have the power to fight back... The real measure is how we deal with people without the power to speak for themselves." Flory said Republicans sometimes talk a good game, while not backing it up with ac­ tion. "It isn't enough to say you’re 'pro-child' when you vote to cut Head Start or if young people don't have enough money to go lo college," she commented. "It's not enough just to talk about Medicare and Social Secu­ rity... We have to figure out what we need to do about them, whether it's means testing or increasing the age of eligibility, etc." She said the biggest difference between Democrats and Republicans lies in priorities. "Democrats think it's important to help children and to help young people go to col­ lege," Flory said. "Republicans are into building more prisons. "No, I’m not into coddling criminals. Some people are physically dangerous. But others, who aren't dangerous to society, are costing us more than what it takes to educate children. Maybe we need lo put them in a controlled situation so the burden doesn't fail Betsy Flory on society. "We need to stop reacting hysterically and decide which people need to be locked up and which ones do not." Flory said it's popular for politicians to say prisoners should be dealt with harshly, but maintained that when convicts are treated like animals, they are even bigger problems when they are let back out into society. Another area thal makes it difficult for her to run against a Republican incumbent is that Ehlers' often is portrayed as an envi­ ronmentalist. She said the Sierra Club re­ ported he was with them philosophically, but fell short in voting on issues and for funding. Club members told her Ehlers voted with them 62 percent of the time, "so he's pretty good for a Republican and we need to work sides of the aisle." Flory said while she was a school teacher, 62 percent was dangerously close to flunk­ ing. When asked about her views on agne ulture by Michigan Farmers Union President Carl Mcllvain, she said she has limited knowl­ edge in that area, but stated that policies should help small family farmers, not just agribusinesses. "We don't need price supports for doing nothing, like set-asides, but we need to help farmers working hard from sunup to sun­ down.” she said. Flory said she doesn't always agree with President Clinton on the issues and a good example is the welfare reform legislation he recently signed. She said the welfare system indeed needs an overhaul, but children must be protected from poverty and "wc need to be sure the people we re removing from the welfare rolls have the skills to get jobs.” Flory said she doesn't believe presidential candidate Bob Dole's proposed 15 percent tax cut will square well with efforts to balance the budget, saying, "The Dole tax cut is a last-ditch attempt for a campaign in trouble. "If you and I ran our budgets like (former Presidents) Reagan and Bush did. we'd be out of a job and out on the street," she said. She added, "The single item that keeps us from balancing lhe budget is the interest from lhe debt rang up by Reagan and Bush. "All of us would like lower taxes, but cer­ tain things work and some don't. You can't balance the budget by cutting your income." She called U.S. Senate candidate Ronna Romney "abrasive." "When people elect someone, they decide whether they can trust you to look after your grandchild or your dog. If Ronna Romney came around my neighborhood. I'd lock up my dog." As for the question of campaign finance reform, she said, "everybody whose cam­ paign is as poor as this one's for it. everyone who has $200,000 is against it. The prob­ lem is if you're already in office (Democrat or Republican), people send you checks be­ cause they want your ear." Flory said thal as long as challengers aren't able to raise one-tenth of the in­ cumbent's war chest, they won't have a economy. "I think wc need to revisit what was done (with NAFTA and GATT)," she said. "I don't think we can be isolationists, but we need to take another look at free trade. I'm not sure who benefits It may not have been a good idea." Though Dan Kruszynski was unable to appear at the forum, his stepdaughter Melanie, filled in. She described her stepfather as a working class man who now works for GTE and for­ mer police officer who is concerned about education, the environment, small business, the shrinking middle class and Head Start funding. She said Hoekstra has voted to cut funding for financial aid to college-bound students and for Head Start. "Hoekstra has tunnel vision," she said. "He sees business, and everything else out­ side that is irrelevant." Melanie said her stepfather believes that "in order to have family values, you have to value the American family with a livable wage," so they can spend more time with their families. She said Dan is conseivative on financial issues and is a member of lhe National Rifle Association (NRA). "Hell be careful with lax dollars and make sure they go to programs thal will help you," she said. "He warns a balanced (federal) budget, but we don’t need to kill people in the meantime (with budget cuts)." She said he has an independent streak. "He looks at the issues and weighs the consequences. The Democratic Party doesn't define him. He's very open minded. He has a broad base of education and life experience. He would represent you as if you were a member of his family." When asked for Dan Kruszynski's posi­ tions on agriculture, she said "he wants to keep the government out of regulating farm­ ing and let the people farm." She added that he opposes price supports on milk and cheese. Larry Rafflcr, a Democratic candidate for state representative, said he is concerned about the NRA because it's involved in more than just shooting guns. "It’s their political rhetoric I can't stand," Musical program series planned The First United Methodist Church of Hastings will have a series of four musical programs between Oct. 20 and next spring. The first in the series will be an organ and piano recital at 4 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 20. featuring church organist and music director Craig Stapert and Pastor Bufford Coe. They will present pieces by Bach. Buxtehude, Boelimann and Bridge, and "Fanlaisie," a duet for piano and organ. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. The second program in the senes will be at 5 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 8. with the Jubal Brass ensemble, conducted by John Varineau. as part of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival. The Kalamazoo Ringers, directed by Janet VanValey. and a massed choral festival will be held next year. Melanie Kruszynski She added she believes campaigns should be publicly financed and small enough to reach the voters, and that the time for cam­ paigns should be shortened. When asked about military spending, she noted that the GOP-dominated Congress last year voted to give the Pentagon even more money than it asked for. "We need a strong defense, but we don't need to pork barrel each congressional dis­ trict," she said. About corporate welfare, Flory said, "If we learned anything from the Reagan era. it was that trickle down economics didn't work." She said public funds should go only to businesses thal create or increase jobs. When asked about tobacco, she said. "I would be close to being an enemy (of lhe tobacco lobby)." Noting that her two chil­ dren smoke, she added, "I don't know why they purchase the poison that might have me burying them instead of the other way around." She agreed with Mcllvain that free trade agreements probably have hurt lhe U.S. $ n Quiz Bowl team makes 2nd round The Hastings High School Quiz Bowl team defeated Corunna Sept. 23 in the first round of competition and will appear on WKAR, Channel 23, at 6 p.m. Saturday to take on a second-round opponent. Team members include (from left, seated) Zach Woodley, Phil Gole, Captain Justin Waters and Josh DeWitt. Alternates are (standing, from left) Mike Sheehan and Kenny Hoxworth. Raffler said Melanie said her stepfather wouldn't be beholden to any special interests She agreed with Flory that it's tough be­ ing a Democratic challenger in a Republican district, but Dan vows to make a g<xxl run. "No matter how bleak the numbers look, he'll fight to the end." she said. "He wont roll over and play dead." I dueation? Retirement? Peace <>l Mind? You have your reasons. For a recorded message of current rate tnformabon. call I-8004US BOND 1 -800487-2663 �The Hastings Banner - FIA, continued from page 1 new building." Decker said. "I certainly support the vision of BCRN." he said. "I do understand the county's concern regarding funding and making lhe commitment. On the ocher hand, a notice of intent (to bond for the building) could have always been retracted (if the financing wasn't there)." he said. The County Board Tuesday did endorse, by a 6-2 voce, a concept to fund construction of the proposed BCRN structure with some of the fixed allocated millage revenue if vot­ ers approve that ballot proposal next month. Thai action, however, was not strong enough for the County FIA to remain as the major prospective tenant of the proposed building. Decker said that in order for lhe state to have the ability to enter into formal lease negotiations with the county about renting space in the new building, the intent to bond for the project was needed. "I cant speculate if the fixed allocation passes, if the county came to FIA and asked if we wanted to be part of lhe complex. I can t speak to thal." he said. The new FIA computer equipment, which will put a persona) computer on every work­ er's desk and include ocher technology is all tied to the new "automated eligibility" of clients and new welfare reform, which in­ volves new rules, polices and procedures. Decker said. To accommodate the new au­ tomation equipment, about $500,000 of ren­ ovation needs to be done in FIA's existing building. Engineering plans are already in place to compleu the renovation, including re-wiring and redoing ocher systems. The "official final end" of the month-to- month lease extension of the FIA building is April 31. 1997. "Leases with the state take time" and that is the reason for the urgency of FIA's situa­ tion, Decker said. Leases are initialed with the Facilities Management and then go to lhe Department of Management and Budget and need final approval by the attorney gen­ eral. Negotiations alone take a couple of months, he said. Mohler, who urged county action to keep FIA in the complex, also told the board Tuesday that "...FIA is important, but it's not going to make or break the deal as far as the Resource Network is concerned. "I think its important that you understand from the standpoint of the concept, the vi­ sion that wc have for the Bany Community Resource Network, it would be wonderful if lhe FIA could be part of that II would cer­ tainly help sell it. It might push it over the edge, so to speak, if they were part of it. But we certainly are not going to drop it. We certainly are not going lo not pursue it further just because FIA is not involved. Because we believe firmly, and I think you do loo, that it's needed. We need a center for those services and we want to locate it al the (KCC) community college site (on the out­ skirts of Hastings). That just makes good sense and that's part of the vision." Mohler said. He noted thal FIA had been "extremely pa­ tient...They need to have an answer. They can't wait any longer." The County Board was not in a position to make a serious commitment for bonding lhe $5.8 million for the BCRN project be­ cause it would need lo make yearly Tom Mohler, co-chair of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce's Community and Government Relations Committee, and Chamber Director Dixie StadelManshum prepare surveys for mailing. Nearly 500 area businesses to get workforce skills survey by Mary Warner Questionnaires being mailed to 489 busi­ nesses this week will seek to determine what skills Barry County businesses require of their future workforce Information from the questionnaires will be used lo determine what educational strategies can be developed to meet the needs of area employers. The questionnaires are part of a labor mar­ ket analysis being conducted by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with area employers, community agencies and educational institutions. Along with surveying 489 businesses via the questionnaires. Chamber representatives personally will interview 60 business own­ ers. Twenty area business, government, and community leaders have been specially trained to conduct the interviews, which will seek to determine lhe businesses' require­ ments for workers in areas such as academics, personal management and teamwork skills. Chamber Executive Director Dixie StadelManshum said the labor market survey is "a great opportunity" for area businesses to help create lhe skilled workforce they say they are lacking. "I hear quite often that our businesses arc concerned because they cannot get skilled workers." she said. According to Tom Mohler, co-chairman of the chamber committee overseeing the sur­ vey project Barry County employers are go­ ing outside the county to find skilled work­ ers. The survey results will be the first step in providing lhe education and training to young people within the county, so more can qualify for entry-level positions in local businesses. The survey primarily is seeking informa­ tion on needed skills for entry-level employ­ ees. It defines entry-level employment as "positions in your company that are unspe­ cialized and require, as a minimum, the knowledge, skills and abilities of a high school graduate." All survey responses will be kept confi­ dential. and published results will not be identified with any individual company or person. including manufacturing, retail, service and health care. We will make sure that compa­ nies of all sizes will be represented. The in­ formation we collect will be used as the ba­ sis of an ongoing dialogue with employers to enhance the skills of our community’s fu­ ture workforce " The questionnaires are being mailed this Friday, Oct. 11. There is no deadline to re­ turn them, but reminders will be sent out to those who haven't returned them by Nov. 11, Mohler said. He said he expects at least 50 percent of those being sent the surveys to respond. "1 think everyone recognizes this is an important undertaking for the future of Barry County," he said. After data is collected and tabulated, he said, "educators and business people are go­ ing to need to sit down and decide a course cf action." Many options are open for increasing area technical training, he said, including having a program where employers provide on-site training to high school students, having Kel­ logg Community College's Hastings cam­ pus upgrade its technical training facilities and then share those facilities with area high schools, establishing a separate technical center within lhe county, or expanding the Michigan Career Technical Institute, located in Prairieville Township. Businesses also can join lhe "School-ToWork" initiative, which promotes employersponsored training of students through coop­ erative education or apprenticeships. It also promotes job shadowing, where students fol­ low around a staff person in a company to learn what that person s job duties are and what the person is required to know to do his or her job. School-To-Work also provides for mentor­ ing of students by business people. And it allows students to learn about area businesses and their needs by having employers come to schools and explain their business and talk about some of the skills they require of employees. A brochure on School-To-Work will be included with lhe surveys, with the hope thal more businesses in the area will become in­ volved in one or more of the program s ac­ tivities. The questionnaire says the information will be used to "make informed recommenda­ tions to decision makers involved in com­ munity development and educational strate­ gies for our community. Specifically, we hope to determine lhe need for career techni­ cal education in Barry County. We are sur­ veying companies in a variety of industries. Stadel-Manshum quoted one of the main tenets of lhe School-To-Work program, which is that "today our education must in­ clude lhe three R's (reading, writing, and arithmetic) plus one — reality." "The reality." Mohler said, "is thal you can no longer expect to get a decent job without skills." Staff Writer payments of about $340,000 for 20 years and the stale would have had to pay about $140,000 annually for housing FIA and a smaller tenant. Family and Children's Services, county officials said. Revenues to make debt service payments of that amount were purely speculative at Prosecutor won’t charge school board by Kathryn Seelye Staff Writer Ionia County Prosecutor Raymond Voet has decided not to prosecute the Lakewood School Board for the alleged illegal purchase of a 1993 GMC Suburban. In a letter to investigating officer, Trooper Larry Cannon. Voet last week said the vehi­ cle was "clearly purchased in contravention of stale law regarding bids." But he further stated that “the law requires a 'mens rea' or 'guilty mind*" and that he doesn't believe there was an overt attempt to violate the law. Voet cited an analogy that "If I intention­ ally strike you. criminal battery has oc­ curred. however, if I accidentally bump you. no crime has occurred. In the present situa­ tion. I see no proof that the law was inten­ tionally violated." The school board was alleged by Woodland citizen James Kinney to have made an illegal purchase of the vehicle because it was done without bids Lakewood Superintendent Steven Secor said, "I'm pleased with the prosecutor's deci­ sion. There was no intent by the board to circumvent the bid process. In the future we need to clarify if a vehicle purchase falls un­ der the sta’e code. Once the impropriety was pointed out, we discussed the situation with our attorney. So we didn't give the appear­ ance of any impropriety, we voided the sale. We acted on that immediately. Kinney, since Voet issued his decision, has said he thinks the prosecutor and the school board had made some kind of an ar­ rangement. He added that he will ask lhe state attorney general's office to investigate. But Secor said, “There seem to be rumors going around that Mr. Voet and the school board were in some kind of arrangement over this. I haven’t spoken to Mr. Voet about this. We were contacted about the investiga­ tion and we were more than willing to coop­ erate with the investigation. We had nothing to hide and I made sure all my people were available for questioning. “Wc purchased a vehicle at a very fair price with the taxpayers' interests in mind. I understand it has been sold at a higher price since. I will echo Mr. Voet's statement at the close of his letter to Trooper Cannon (the investigating officer) — I consider this matter closed." In Voet's letter to Cannon he further stated. "I note the complainant. Mr. Kinney, has applied considerable pressure on you to investigate, and on this office to prosecute... Accusations that my decision is 'political* do not change lhe intellectual underpinnings of my decision. I note that Mr. Kinney appears to be a self-appointed adversary of lhe Lake­ wood Schools... I cannot and will not bow to venomous rhetoric and permit the tremen­ dous accusing power of this office to be used by one side in what appears to be a power struggle for control over the Lakewood Schools. I consider this matter closed." Kinney said. The 'considerable pressure* I applied to the prosecutors office consisted of the one letter Mr. Voet referred to in his let­ ter to Trooper Cannon. As for the 'consider­ able pressure' I applied to the stale police de­ partment, I contacted Trooper Cannon around Aug. 28 to inquire about the status of the complaint. I contacted him again on Sept. 12 and was told he'd be done with the investigation the week of Sept. 16. On Sept. 18.1 contacted him again to check on the status of the investigation. He replied he'd done nothing more on it and at that time I called the prosecutor’s office and asked for an appointment to see Mr. Voet. I was told Mr. Voet would not meet with me because the investigation was still open." Kinney said that if that was such a lot of pressure, he didn't understand why they kept putting him off. He said he was simply a citizen asking the state police to do their job. He also said he is not an adversary of the school board, he just wants the school officials to operate in a legal and ethical manner. "I find it interesting thal Mr. Voet cited the 'mens rea' or guilty mind'," said Kinney. "Does that mean that if a person uninten­ tionally violates the speed limit in Ionia County they’ll be let off because they didn't mean to? Kinney also said, "I have no personal an­ imosity toward the board or Mr. Voet. I simply want public officials to do their jobs legally and ethically. After reading lhe police report, 1 can understand why Mr. Voet could not prosecute. There are no time lines and there are omissions in information. "However, because of these omissions, I will be going to the Michigan Attorney General. Plus, there is still the comment made by (school board member) Curt John­ son at the Aug. 22 school board meeting when lhe board was confronted with the ille­ gal purchase." At that meeting the board tned to reassure citizens that they had not intended to break the law and thal they were sorry. One citizen commented that maybe the prosecutor would see it differently and School Board Vice President Curt Johnson said thal the prosecutor wouldn't want to get involved. Kinney asked if Johnson were prophetic or if he were privy to something that wasn't public knowledge the present time, with such options as possible funds from allocated millage that voters will decide in November or state funding from a new court reimbursement program that hasn't been received. The county board also received some cau­ tionary flags about the project from its bond counsel and financial advisor. Robert Bendzinski, the county's financial advisor from Detroit-based Bendzinski & Co. asked "Where is lhe $340,000 coming from to meet the county's obligation for this space? That's my major concern... "The county is at risk, should lhe slate change its plans on the funding of FIA or other state agencies. You are at risk for that additional $140,000 a year. You should be well aware of that in making any decision." Bendzinski told the board "We have seen several of these arrangements made in ocher counties throughout the state and I can say that most of them provide not only for their lease payment but also lhe operating and maintenance expenses of that facility," he noted. "I think we've got a two-bladed sword here." Commissioner Robert Wenger said. To make the concept really work, we need the FIA in here...If we don't act right now, FIA is out. That's the other side of the sword. I personally don't want to jeopardize the county without knowing where the money is coming from," said Wenger, who has been a proponent of the project. That's been your history in the past and that's kept you in pretty good shape," Thursday. October 10, 1996 — Page 3 Bendzinski commented. Bendzinski also said there were some mod­ ifications lo lhe original BCRN plan, which jumped the price lag about $800,000 more than the original projected cost of $5 million for the building. Those changes included about 10,000 square feet of storage space (at $55 per square foot) for future county use; plus $500,000 for utility costs for waler and sewer service to the site; and the need for capitalized interest of $350,000 to pay for 12 months of interest on the bonds during the construction period. The county's bond counsel, attorney James White of Mika, Meyers. Beckett & Jones in Grand Rapids, told the County Board this week he had several significant concerns about preliminary lease negotiations that had been held between the county and the Michigan FIA One of White’s concerns is that the tenta­ tive lease authorizes the state to cancel the lease at any time on 30 days written notice if lhe purpose for the lease is eliminated by executive or legislative action, funds are not made available by state governmental bud­ geting authorities and other reasons. Thus, in effect, the obligation of the state is a year-to-year obligation, subject to annual appropriation by the legislature," White said. The state does not pledge its faith and credit or general obligation to make payments for lhe full 20 years of the prorosed leased term." In response to White's concerns. Decker See HA, continued on page 5 School bus inspection nets ‘excellent’ rating by Mary Warner Staff Writer If your children are riding buses belonging to the Hastings school district, they are rid­ ing some of the safest school buses in the state. For the second year in a row, the district has received a rating of "excellent" in its an­ nua] bus inspection. An "excellent" rating is given when three or less "yellow tags" are given during the in­ spection. according to Jim Vreugde. chief mechanic for the buses. The yellow lags in­ dicate there is a mechanical defect in the bus but it is still safe to run. "Excellent" is the highest rating given out. Others include "Very Good," "Good." "Fair" and "Poor." The inspections are done under the aus­ pices of the Michigan State Police, Vreugde said, which uses both police officers and civilians as bus inspectors. The Hastings buses received only one yel­ low tag during lhe inspection. Vreugde said — for a cracked spring leaf in the suspension of one of the buses. Vreugde said lhe 30 buses in the Hastings fleet are on a preventive maintenance pro­ gram where they are given a thorough goingover every 3,000 miles by Vreugde and his assistant, Gordon Curtis. "We actually go from bumper to bumper when they're brought in for maintenance," he said. Vreugde keeps a close eye on what he calls "high maintenance" areas of the bus. "There's certain things on a bus you know are going to wear out and go bad," Vreugde said, such as the brakes, tires, wheel bear­ ings, axle seals, and exhaust He's made up a list of these items and checks them regu­ larly. he said. The mechanics also are alerted lo mechani­ cal problems by bus driven, who are required to make an inspection of their bus prior to each run they make. Vreugde said the buses take a beating when they run on the dirt roads in lhe dis­ trict. The rutted, bumpy roads will "shake a bus apart if you don't keep an eye on them." he said. The Michigan weather also takes its toll, he said, causing paint to fade on the buses and creating problems getting the buses started when it's very cold out. Vreugde has been with lhe district four )ears. he said, and has received the excellent rating the past two years. The buses, he allows, are definitely "safe". They wouldn't be on the road if they're not safe," he said. Buses in ocher school districts in the stale are not so safe, according to the Michigan Association of School Administrators. In­ spections of more than 14,000 school buses in the state revealed thal as many as 26 per­ cent, or one quarter, of al) school buses had serious or minor safety defects. Pending legislation would permit the state to be more flexible in its inspections, ac­ cording to MASA. Current law requires that all school buses be inspected every year. The increased flexibility would allow less fre­ quent inspections of districts receiving excel­ lent ratings so inspectors can concentrate their efforts on those districts "consistently failing" their inspections. Bus mechanics Jim Vreugde (right) and Gordon Curtis keep Hastings school buses in excellent condition for the district's schoolchildren. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1996 YYy Letters from our reach The supervisor would not answer Keith’s question He told him to submit his question in writing for the March meeting Quoting from the approved minutes March 11. “Dave (supervisor) replied that they need to be a resi­ dent. registered voter, live in the township for sometime, someone who hopefully is respected by rest of township, property owner, and job security.” pic. housewives, and people on layoff are also exempt from serving on this committee. • Respect of the community is subjective. Not everyone would agree on who is respected and who is not. I certainly don’t respect our township supervisor’s actions and yet he holds an office. • I noticed thal no women were considered for a seat on this committee. A woman's point of view is just as important. For the record, 1 don't wart the job, but there are a number of women in this township who would qualify. • When the supervisor says that someone needs to be a resident in this community for some time, he should be specific. How long does this mean? • Did the Township Board meet to decide on the criteria for the Land Use Committee? Was the meeting posted for the public to at­ tend? When my husband asked these ques­ tions, the supervisor said no meeting was held I hope that Cartton Township residents will attend the meetings to observe the proceedings. Deanna Taylor H livings Because a group of us strongly objected to the volunteers not being appointed to the com­ mittee. one of lhe volunteers was asked to serve. He refused because he knew, as we all did, that it was just a token appointment to "shut us up.” When guidelines and r des are set up they should be in writing and on file on the township office. Failure to do so tells me that the rules are being made up as "we go along." We call this "flying by the seat of one’s parts.” Not al) the criteria for selecting members on the Land Use Committee are good reasons for membership. • Job security should not be a consideration for membership. That is a direct slap in the face to residents who have volunteered for the committee. This rule means that retired peo- Hard to separate fact from fiction Bus driver’s record a good one To the editor: I have never written to the editor before, but after reading the two letters in lhe Oct. 3 issue of the Banner regarding Beverly (B.J.) Tracy. I knew I had to. 1 went to Hastings High School and had the privilege of riding the bus when Mrs. Tracy was lhe driver. On the many field trips with sports teams that I took while in high school. 1 was concerned about who was behind the wheel, especially after I received my driver’s license. When 1 approached a bus to go on their trip and saw it was Mrs. Tracy driving. I knew I was safe. Mrs. Tracy is such a safe and responsible driver This is not to say there are no ocher good H-stings drivers, but I thought she was lhe best. On different times, on field or sporting trips, wc did not leave on time because lhe driver was late, didn’t know where the destination was. they were crabby to students, or drove too fast. There were a lot of times I did not have a pleasant ride. Mrs. Tracy not only took us on time, but knew the way. drove the speed limit and always greeted us with a smiling face and a cheerful welcome. She would sit in the stands and cheer for us. — J» — Mrs Tracy on the way back to school if we Bus drivers have good part-time job To the editor: In response to “Bus drivers deserve fairness”: I'm sorry, but where else can you work for good decent wages a few hours a day. with summers off to work elsewhere. Christmas and spring break vacations, free time during the day to tie up loose ends, run errands, dean house, work at another job. attend school ac­ tivities with your kids, go fishing, play with your computer? The pat on the back comes from that steady check you receive at the end of every two weeks, almost 2¥i times minimum wage! No insurance? Just as in many other part­ time work places, you pay your dues, put in your time like everyone else. You climb your way up. one year, one rung at a time. But. squeak out a living on driving bus alone? Reality check! There are but four or five people on lhe roster at the Hastings Bus Garage who do not hold down at least one. if not two or three other jobs, or whose spouses work full time to supplement their income. Even the highest paid ones! When you’re hired, it's made perfectly dear, this is a part time job! Yes. everyone deserves fairness. Oh! But let's stick to the issue at hand. T.W VanHouton Hastings HastingsBaNNER Ikvoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 had won would celebrate with us. If we had lost, she would say how proud she was of us representing our school the way we had. Mrs. Tracy would never jeopardize the safety of any child at any time. Rick Fay Hastings To the editor: Regarding Beverly Smith’s letter Oct. 3, it seems to be very much one-sided. But then it dawned on me that Lee and Bev Tracy are her brother and sister-in-law. I was taught to obtain facts from both sides before formulating an opinion. Not mentioned once was the reason Bev Tracy felt she was treated unfairly. Without the cause, how can you agree or disagree with the effect <r action taken? As I read on. one word kept coming into my mind — responsibility. If you work somewhere part time, insurance is very seldom a benefit. If insurance is a need, don’t you think they would have obtained full-time ‘Gasp of refusal’ was appreciated To the editor: In his book. "The Sacred Self." Wayne Dyer wrote: "Everyone who comes into your life in any capacity is valuable. The petty tyrants in your life are just as divine as those who pro­ vide you with encouragement and support. Emerson put this important lesson like this: ‘The whole course of things goes to teach us firth.’" This concept I believe can be applied to the events of the Hastings Planning Commission meeting on Monday. Sept. 30, concerning the fate of South Green Street and with Fred Kogge’s single nay vote that, although did not turn the bde of events, gave a significant gasp of refusal with a staunch display of grass-roots integrity. a. . Freddy Kruko Hastings work? In today's job market who is expecting a pat on the bock for just doing your job in the first place? Every week you are being told you are doing a good job when your paycheck comes. The fater was very interesting, but trying to separate fact from fiction without all the facts was very hard to do. Jane A. Baxter Hastings Ti. r*. ill jkooi *-----s-~ rreoanc President Vice PrMtdent Treasurer Secretary 'I't/'Lite. .Ee-tteJi: i Public Opinion^ • NEWSROOM • * David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Grtbert (Assstant Editor) Barbara GaJ Jason Can OdySmth Mary Warner James Jansen Mandy Mabel Kathryn Seelye • ADVERTISING DEMIT KENT • OeaeAed ede accepted Monday through Fnday 8 unto 5X p_m , Saturday 8 X in - Noon Scott Ommen Cndy O'Neril Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year Barry County $27 per year n adptnmg counties $29.00 per year etoewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes lo: P.O. Box B Hasangs. Ml 490580602 Second Class Posoge Paid al Hastings, Mt 49058 To the editor: Regarding the upcoming vote on Proposals "D” and "G” (bear hurting methods awi sound biological management), it seems peo­ ple so remote from the reality of wild (or domestic) living animals are trying to impose their uninformed, unrealistic will on rest of the world. My guess is the proponents of "D" (eliminating bait and dog hunting for bear) live in urban, asphalt, human congested areas and have absolutely no concept of ecosystems, habitat balance or wild animal reproduction dynamics. In reality, natural death for a wild animal is not an easy death. AD the animal activists' Rhetoric cannot sugar coat that fact. Natural death for wild animals comes as a result of starvation from age worn teeth. It can also come from attack by its own species when in a weakened state. Extreme cold can kill numerous wildlife species, especially when food shortages occur as a result of over browsing from over population. Being eaten white alive or going from life to a slow frozen death cannot be as peaceful as a well placed bullet or arrow. Hunting over bait or treeing a bear with hounds allows hunters to selectively harvest mature animals or animals of trophy propor­ tions that may have approached the end of their natural life. The fact is, under Michigan Dept, of Natural Resources management, our hutting seasons and limits have allowed Michigan’s bear population to grow from some 8,000 animals in the early ’80s to approximately 12,000 today. In some areas, the bear popula­ tion has reached its biological saturation point. I am confident the DNR will address this if we let them. My caring feelings for wildlife make the voting choices very dear. No on "D” (baiting and hunting with dogs is good selec­ tive management); Yes on "G" (Dept, of Natural Resources biologists are better wildlife managers than out of state, urban people in a fantasy world). Pete Shantz Hastings Habitat dinner is Oct. 18 at Methodist Church Barry County Habitat for Humanity vol­ unteers will be serving a Swiss steak and chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. Oct. 18 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Cost of the all-you-can-eat meal is a freewill donation. The event is an important fund-raiser for Habitat, a Christian housing ministry, be­ cause it will help the local Habitat to build its 14th house next spring. In addition to the two meats, the menu will include salad, potatoes and gravy, a vegetable, rolls, dessert and beverages. Habitat is a nondenominational, non­ profit organization that builds decent, afford­ able housing for low income people. The homes are sold to eligible people without interest so the house payments are compara­ ble or lower than rent payments. The adult recipients of a Habitat home are each re­ quired to contribute 200 hours of "sweat eq­ uity." Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Budding, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. imqrp. ,o kij ..v 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal .. - Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49603, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick .w .T ------ Tormeta. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St, Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland. there are a few conditions that must be met before 'hey will be polished Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds ot The requirements are. Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Raptds, Mich. 49503, phone (616) name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous tetters, 451-8383. and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria only. townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone be published. (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ • All tetters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for businesses will not be accepted. Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks- will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo determined by Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all ot Barry or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire- letters between the cr.me two people on one issue will be County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. limited to one for each wnter State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one tetter per County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, person per month. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. • We prefer letters to be printer1 legibly or typed, double-spaced. Pubkshed by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovwon ot J-Ad Graptwcs Inc. 1B52N Broadway ►Watngs. Ml 49O5S-O6O2 (816) 945-0554 |—K.. jscoos ■- - *Jonn . Vote ‘no’ in D, ‘yes’ on G Land Use Committee appointments questioned To th< editor: At the Nov. 13. 1995. Cartton Township meeting. Jim McManus discussed the forma­ tion of a land use committee. Quoting from the minutes. Jim McManus from the Barn County Planning and Zoning explained what the description of our land use for the township consisted of. There are 10 townships using their services. He is suggesting that the township create an advisory committee to let the county know how we'd like the township developed He suggested we get persons from lake property owners, a couple of large land owners, someone bordering Freeport, a cou­ ple with 10 acre lots with homes, and a business owner. They would be an advisory committee, but the county would still have lhe final word.” At the Cartton Township meeting of Feb. 12. 1996. new business included the appoint­ ment of members to the Land Use Committee Quoting from lhe minutes, during public com­ ment was. “Keith Taylor asked what criteria was used for selecting persons for the com­ mittee on land use. A couple that expressed the desire to be on the committee were not appointed.” ■ -,: Hasting!: Hastings: The Braves, h comes down to pitching and the Braves __ ________ have the beat pitching staff in pitching sorts in baseball and >inii>i-n And (Jota) Smoltz they have too many threats gndmaed from my high school (Lansing Waveriy) ' offensively.' -The New York' because I have Hki since I wsa little.' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 10, 1996 — Paoe 5 (FINANCIAL FOCUS furnished by Mark D. Christanaan of Edward D. Jonas & Cow x_______ _____________________ _______________ Members of the steering committee met Wednesday morning. Pictured (from left) are Kathy LaVictor of Parkview Motel. Jerry Davis of the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Charlotte Williams of the Barry County Farm Bureau, Jan Hartough of the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service (seated). Diane Smith of Chaiton Park, Ken Worsham ot the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission (standing), Gene Haas of Consumers Power, and Jerry Mansfield of the City of Hastings. TEAM, continued from page 1-------------------------------------------------------------------not because someone appointed us to do a job, but because we believe economic devel­ opment deserves a direction and we believe a county-wide approach is a good start." The council, which is made up of a cross section of community and business leaders, will coordinate economic development ef­ forts in the county and develop a long-range economic plan The CAT team has been asked to deal with specific questions. Hartough said. They in­ clude. "What would be the best short-term strategy (three to five yean) and best long­ term strategy (five to 10 yean) for economic development in Barry County? What should be the priorities? Does Barry County need an economic development entity? If so. how should it be financed and organized to be most effective? How'can a Tourism Council be financed? How should it be organized? How can we preserve our rural character and still have viable economic development? Which type of enterprises should we pro- SIEGEL (CaLtaiFUil) wunl well he loved U of M." said Hudson. Siegel also told hint to talk to the firm's aecretanes. telling him. "Say hi to the girts." which »» what he always called lhe were unes. Hudson said. Circuit Judge James Fisher said. "I had the privilege to practice with him tor a few years and thought him lo be a great attorney. "He was a great help lo lhe younger attor­ ney! and a positive influence' Raber said Siegel was "an excellent judge of people, be helped a lot of people and he was generous with other people, lhe com­ munity and charity. "He was quite a funny person and had a great sense of humor. He had a wry wit. par­ ticularly when it came lo talking about a funny thing about his experiences." "Siegelisms." is what Probate Court Judge Richard Shaw thought of. "He'd say about someone, for example, he wouldn't say they were cheap. He'd say He wouldn't pay a nickel to see lhe Good Lord Himself ride a bicycle down Main Street” "He was a wonderful man and a brilliant lawyer." Shaw said. "He probably was lhe best lawyer I ever saw in dealing with the el­ derly and problems of the elderly " He described Siegel as "a mentor to the younger attorneys — almost like a father figm. "He had the worst golf swing of anyone I ever saw, but he loved golf." said Shaw. "He had a great mind and a great memory." Shaw said. "He could remember all kinds of clients and stones He contributed a lot lo the county and city and is a model for all the attorneys in lhe county." Retired Circuit Judge Richard Shuster, a friend of Siegel's for *0 years said. "Paul Siegel really was the dean of the Barry County bar. He was a fine, fine person "He was a lop-quality person. He always welcomed new. young, lawyers. I would nor have come and settled in Hastings had it not been for Paul Siegel." Shuster said. He added that when Siegel recruited him lo come lo Barry County, be promised he would have more than enough wort. "He set lhe standard." Shuster continued. "His effect continues on with lawyers who knew him and especially those who knew him well. "He had a great sense of humor and was a greet story teller He could retell some of the funny things thal happened in his life "It's a great loss, he was a dear friend to all of us. We would not have come here without his encouragement." Hudson conclud'd. "Paul always had time for people If an older person came in anu maybe couldn't speak very well and it took them an hour, an hour and a half, whatever, he would spend that lime lo listen lo them He always gave them lime lo explain their problems and he would find a solution." mote? What components of planning and zoning are critical for successful economic development efforts? What infrastructure im­ provements would you recommend? How can we institute and fund a development rights program to preserve prime farm land? How would a county-wide chamber be devel­ oped and funded while still maintaining indi­ vidual chamber autonomy? Recommend methods on how we build consensus for economic development for the whole county." The team will arrive Oct. 22 and leave Oct. 25. It will return in a month, Hartough said, to report its findings at a public meeting. Barry County has been without a central economic development entity since the Barry County Board of Commissioners dropped funding for the Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission. said, all standard state leases have a similar clause in leases for 15 to 20 yean with pri­ vate and public landlords. White said one of the reasons the proposed lease seems so one-sided in FIA's favor is the state constitution has rather stria limita­ tions on debt Another concern is that the basis for pay­ ment of rent by the state to the county is only for the actual debt service requirements of the county's bond issue to fund the pro­ ject, White said. That would leave the county in the position to have to pay costs it did not originally intend to pay for such expenses as utilities, pest control, trash re­ moval, exterior grounds maintenance. including snow plowing, janitorial services, interior mmmenance. casualty insurance and premises liability insurance and other items. Commissioner Lew Newman said it would be an extra burden on lhe county to fund all of the utilities and maintenance. At one point during this week's board meeting. White suggested that perhaps the county should a& voters to approve 6/10 of a mill to fund the project or a smaller mil­ lage to pay for part of it rather than try to pay for it from lhe general fund. However, the board took no action on that idea. When the board voted on the concept of using allocated millage to fund construction of lhe BCRN project, commissioners Tim Burd and Sandy James voted no. James, even though she is a strong advo­ cate of the project itself, voted no because of the uncertainty of funds. She also noted that township supervisors in her distria felt the voted for it because of the need for the com­ plex, too. "We're never going to get om of this with any less money than today, (because of) in­ flation and other faaors. The need is here. Some way we've got to meet this need. Her­ rington said. "I don't disagree with that, but I've got to have a road map of how we’re going to pay for it." Wenger said. Besides FLA, others who have hoped to occupy the building are the American Red Cross, Family & Children's Services, the Commission on Aging, Community Aaion Agency, Veterans* Affairs. The "one-stop shopping" concept of the BCRN complex is to bettei serve county cit­ izens. Thirty-three human service agencies have been involved in discussions towards that goal. Plans under way since 1993 are designed to change the way services are de­ livered by implementing more collaboration to identify and respond to community needs through coordination of resources. same way. Burd thinks the taxpayers don't want to re­ store the allocated millage to its original levels and pay more taxes because they turned down the proposal in August. Commissioner Emmet Herrington said township supervisors in his distria support the concept of passing the millage and he LOANS BY PHONE i RACHEL HAMMONTREE Mtxn 8. Dad Remember Sweetest Day! Snow friends and loved ones how much you care with a Sweetest Day card from Hallmark. Swhhst Du is SlUKini. O<i. 19 Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 Open Year ’Round Friday Night • October 11 • All-You-Can-Eat FISH FRY $4.95 Family Restaurant ENTERTAINMENT 6:00-8:00 p.m./arturntj... Terry Pennypacker and Mary Taylor Come join the fun! 1 ri t4 Mild Red Rsh, Blaring Red Fish, Catfish and Regular n ■» - - 4 rv.ti -t,__ a n — oanereu rouocx ana Deer Battered PoOodt to. * qiq K6-7061 a To the SO million of you who volunteered time and money «• year, thankf fo» •<’ yoo've g-ve* Imagme what more could do CaU 1 8M H-Ovt S tt i what in the world you can do OWS! • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 8, 1996 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS provision of road salt for fiscal year 1996/1997. The City of Hatangs estimates that it will purchase 1200 tons of road salt during this period Bids shaJl include delivery of the rood salt to the City of Hastings DPS garage. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any inegdarities in the bid proporals, and to awwd the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, pnee and other factors considered. Bids shall be received it the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 10:00 a.m. on October 14. 1996. ah « Director of Staff Development TenderCare Hastings is currently seeking a Director of Staff Development to join our staff in training the nurses of tomorrow. The qualified candidate must be an R.N. with a current license in the State of Michigan. In this position, you will supervise nurse aide training and in-service training for al) staff. Train the Trainer A +. We offer an excellent salary, insurance benefits and a pleasant working environment. For immediate consideration, please apply in person or coll... * A Mary Ann Rice, R.N., D O N., TenderCare Hastings 240 E. North St.. Hastings - 945-9564. EOX District Annual Report Notice is hereby given that Delton Kellogg Schools' Annual District Report for the 1995-96 school year will be made at the regular board meeting on Monday, October 14,1996, at 7.-00 p.m. The meeting will be held in room #35 in the upper elementary building at 327 North Grove Street Delton, Michigan 49046. Copies will be available at that time. Sally A. Adams, Secretary Delton Kellogg Board of Education 623-9246 HOPE TOWNSHIP WRITE-IN VOTE FOE SALE BY OWNER JOHN M. HOSLER OPEN HOUSE OCT. 12* 1-5* OCT. 13 • 1-5 SUPERVISOR BARBARA J. CICHY CLERK 1320 Waukazoo, Hastings, Michigan PARK LIKE SETTING ACCESS TO ALGONQUIN LAKE • Ranch • 2 Bedrooms •2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • Al) Appliances •Deck • All Drapes i § i § i • GUN LAKE • GUN LAKE • GUN LAKE • GUN LAKE . 1996/1997 Road Salt Provision 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 AAA i i i i i The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for ffappy "Sweet’" Sixteen end of that time. They bought a 15-year in­ sured corporate bond paying 8.5 percent. Over the 15-year period, they received $255,000 in interest, and at the end of 1994 got their $200,000 back. Feller and Edith Baxter, on the other hand, wanted an investment that wou Id give them some income and also help keep up with the rising cost of living over the next 15 years. They invested in a large growth-and-income mutual fond. This fond owned high-quality, dividend-paying common stocks of companies such as General Electric, Exxon. General Motors, AT&T and others. Each year, the Baxters took 6 percent of their end-of-the year account value and reinvested any other earnings. Over the 15-year period, the Baxters receiv­ ed $391,221 in dividends, and at the end of 1994, their account was worth $677,171. The Baxters also got the safety they wanted from their investment. In the first years, they received less investment income, but over the entire period, their income dearly exceeded that of the Ropers. And the growth of their in­ vestment allowed them to keep up with inflation. The Baxters were walkers. They did their homework and then decided that the potential reward offered by a growth-and-income mutual fond outweighed the stability of an in­ sured bond. • GUN LAKE • GUN LAKE * GUN LAKE • GUN LAKE . FIA, continued from page 3_ HOMEOWNERS!^ irvtn< from paycheck to peychedd Every baby goes through the same basic process when learning to walk. First, they balance on their hands and knees. Next, they crawl. From there, they pull up to furniture and then take a few tentative steps. Finally, they master the art of walking. Why do babies learn to walk? Crawling is much safer; you’re much more stable on all fours. But walking offers many advantages over crawling; it’s faster, more efficient and can take you many more places. Investing is like learning to walk. Unfor­ tunately, some investors never muster enough courage to take those first few tentative steps past fixed-income investments. Instead, they limit themselves to certificates of deposit; government, municipal and corporate bonds; and income mutual funds. They feel quite safe knowing exactly how much their investment will pay over a set amount of time and exactly how much they’ll receive at the end of that time. Other investors have learned that taking calculated risks offers greater rewards. They know that to gain greater independence, they need to expand their investment portfolios by choosing investments that offer their money an opportunity to grow and thus work harder for them. Consider two couples who each had $200,000 to invest in 1979. Bob and Jane Roper would not need the money for 15 years. They wanted to know exactly what they would earn and wanted all their money back at the • 2 Buildable • Possession. At Once • 2 Storage Shed's • 4 Ceiling Fan’s • Hastings Schools • Carpet Thru-Out • Fircplacc/Heat-A-Lator Price $104,900 Phone 517-694-9666 nr 616-94#-2407 Please Call For An Appointment 1. Reinstate the Annual Meeting. 2. Enforcement of Codes and Ordinances. 3. We Wholeheartedly Support the Right to Farm. 4 We will have Care and Concern for the Future Growth of this Community. 5. GIVE BACK to the Residents Equal and Fair Representation. 6 Crime Protection for the Residents of Hope Township. Paid for by the Committee to Elea Hosier S Clchy. 5118 Walldorf. Delton �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1996 I Thyressa C. Nievweniuig i KALAMAZOO - ThyresM C. Nieuweniuig, age 83, of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, October 3, 1996 al Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was bora April 25,1913 in Zeeland, the daughter of Frederick and Nellie (Breen) .Meyers. She was employed for several yean at Verdries Nursing Home in Kalamazoo and employed for many years and worked until she was 70 in Houskeeping for Kalamazoo County. She attended many Senior events. She had been a resident at Luther Village in Grand Rapids for lhe past 2 years. She loved her children; grandchildren; A great grandchildren; and her animals. Also loved ceramics and her work and had many friends. She was preceded in death by two children, Antoinette & William. She is survived by one daughter, Corieen Gabriz of Kentwood; four sons, Anton “Bob” (Jackie) Nieuwenhuis of Delton, Laverne (Jean) Nieuwenhuis of Kalamazoo, Eugene (Juanita) Nieuwenhuis of Richland. James (Doreen) Nieuwenhuis of Hope Mills, North Carolina; nine grandchildren; ten great grand­ children; one sister, Jean Scales of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Leon Meyers of Holland, Bill Harmson of Washington State. Funeral Services were held Monday, Octob­ er 7, 1996 at the Williams Funeral Home with Reverend Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was in E. Cooper Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Animal Shelter. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HASTINGS l-REE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer Stoic Rd. md Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Dunaid Brail. Associate Pastor Pbooe 945-912! Suadav - 9 45 a m Sunday School; 1045 a n. Morning Worship; 5 00 p.m. Teens. 6 00 p.m Evening CeiebratMWi fix Adulti Kids Alive for age* 2 thnxigh fifth grade. 9:00 a m. Senior Adult Bible Study; 1000 am Young Adult Bible Study; b 30 p.m Kid's Quizzing and Ladies' Bible Study. 700 p.m. Bi ble Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further information call the church office PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OP GOD, 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a m so 6 p.m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible classes 10 a.m . Worsfup 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday: Bible Study 7 pm Norman Herron. Minister Phare 945-2938 Bible Sunry an videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH. । formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Orarch), 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services - 9:45 a.m., Bible Classes for all ages. 1040 a m Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Srudy - Sharing your Faith. 5 30 p.m. youth meeting with Youth with a Message " 945 9224 ; 6 30 p.m Bible study for all. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phsior Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES: Sunday. 9:00 a m . Res Ken Vaught. 1100 am. Rev Cart Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m. for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult classes. Gaming Per sonal Financial Freedom. Found* ikmwI Doctnne* of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calling God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relatiomhips with your Spouse. Children and Friend* Join us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mondays 6 .30-8:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p.m. al 154 E Braodwxy. Woodland (Laubwgh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5:15 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering You are invited and welcome PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght: (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 borne phone Sunday Service: 9.30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 pm; Wednesday AWANA 6 30-8:00 p.m. (3 yr old through 6th grade* CHUlCflOF TTTW NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:43 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Moraine Wonhip Service; 6 00 p.m. Even, tag Service; Wettaeaday 700 pm.' Services for Adults. Teess and Children WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coms Grove Rood. Paaaor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30. Wednesday 6 p m Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Dehon) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mau 10:00 a m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. Saturday Man 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a m. and 11:15 a.m.. Confessnos Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. cum* cans ■hiiTTvw Crack M.. I aa. South. Pu*x Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 1000a.m.?Wor11XJO a m ; Evening Service at 6: 00 p m.; Wedaeaday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Sharkey. Senior Pastor James R. Banta. Asst. Puaor Sunday Servicea: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Cfenri for all agca. 11:00 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4dt Grade; 600. Evening Service Wcdaraduy: 6:30 Awana Clubs. 700 p m.. Teem in Houseman Hall; 700 p.a., Adults Prayer mrrrw. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Chou HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hasting*. Pastor David Burgea. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Monung Worship 11 a.m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail* THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 900 a m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes day 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH nwrtiau st 502 E Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building i. 9 a.m. Holy Communion lit and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4<h Sumfays 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infermsuon call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon Z'avid Hustwick al 948-2101. Si. Andrew's is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod. NA§5v0XE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, nxctjni at MankValley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children*s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship trhinint The Church Page Is Paid tor by The Hostings Banker, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Haatlnga and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Haatlnga FUEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Haatlnga NATIOHAL BANK OF HAS1IN9S Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 19M N. Broadway - Haatlnga BOSLEY PHARMACY “Proacrtptlona" - UBS Jsttsrson - 94S3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Haatlnga. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Haatlnga. Michigan HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M 37 cith u M 79 Lawrence Hubley. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotont. choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10 45 a.m. Morning wor­ dhip; 6.00 p.m. Evening Worship; Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7:30 pm Wednesday S.S CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. I5O I3lst Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Pattenon. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m.; Saturday Mau during the summer 6.00 p.m . Communion Services Wednesday, fnday at 9:00 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anion. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Oct. 13 - 8:00 and 10:45 a m. Ho­ ly Communion. 9:30 Sunday School; 6:00 Youth Group Thurs­ day, Oct. 10 - 6:30 Children's Choir; 7:30 Adult Choir. 8.00 AA. Saturday, Oct. 12 - 10:00 Bread Baker; NA. Monday. Oct. 14 - 700 Women of Faith. Tuesday, Oct. 15 - 300-5:00 Piano Study; 700 Cong Council Wednesday. Oct. 16 — 10:00 Wordwaachers; 3.00-5.00 Piano Study; 600 Altar Guild HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH, Corner State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday — 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 500 p.m. Tacna; 600 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults Kids Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. 9:00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study; 10:00 ant. Young Adult Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Kid's Quizzing and Ladies' Bible Study; 7:00 p.m. Bi­ ble Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further information call the dmrch office qIj i m’b y“iTn i t e 6’ METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pmaor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m . After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Box 63. HaMing*.M149058 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY-OF GOD, 1674 West State Road.' Haatses. Mich James A. Can^y Ml. Pastor Sunday School 9:30, a.m., classes for all ages. Morning. Wonhip 1O;45 a.m. Nursery pro-) rated Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities TOO p.m. arc: Rainbows or J J. Bible <>iiz (ages 2 through 7 or firstgrade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mmistrie* or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19);. Adah Bible Study -, No age limits. ’ I Mary Alice Linderman| HASTINGS - Mrs. Mary Alice (Alierding) Linderman, age 77, of Hastings, passed away Friday, October 4,1996 at Metropolitan Hospi­ tal, Grand Rapids. Mary was bora oo May 23, 1919, in Free­ port She was the youngest of five children bora to Chester and Mary Alice (Wrench) Allerding. She attended Freeport and Hastings Schools. On June 19, 1937, she married Robert Linderman, who preceded her in death on March 13, 1984, and they moved to the Hast­ ings area and had lived on the present farm for over 40 yean. She had always worked and been an active community supporter. She was a staunch member of the National Democratic Party and held the office of Rutland Township clerk for over ten yean and was an active member of the Barry County Lady Dems and a 4-H supporter and avid horsewoman until her death. She also worked for the Gibson Guitar Company of Kalamazooo and she was a Women of the Moose member She worked diligently with the mentally handicapped in Barry County and supported E.B.I. Breakthni, Incorporated. Mary enjoyed reading, bowling, playing cards, doing Cross-word puzzles, listening to Country Music, but most of all she was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert N. Linderman; and in infant son. She is survived by one son, Charles C. Linderman; and two daughters, Mrs Dale (Janet K.) Nichols, and Mrs. Ronald (Joyce A.) Doll, all of Hastings; four grandchildren, Staci (Andrew) Karp, Jason (Ann) Sutherland, Anas­ tasia M. Doll and Alesse M. Nichols; three great grandchildren, Brittney and Gabriel Sutherland and Sebastian Karp; two sisters, Mildred Scranton of Greenville, and Clara Vosburgh of Fort Meyers, Florida; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Octob­ er 8, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Interment was in Fuller Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to EB.L Breakthni, Incorporated or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Robert H. Pramhka HASTINGS - Robert H. Pranshka. age 72, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, October 5, 1996 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was born March 4,1924 on Homestead in Hope Township, the son of Octo and Catherine (Campbell) Pranshka. He was a farmer his entire life and helped many others. He served with lhe United States Navy during World War II. He enjoyed hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jewel; brother, Edward. He is survived by his sister, Wilhelmina (Merle) Tobias of Hastings; four brothers, Harold Pranshka, Paul (Lois) Pranshka, Kenneth (Myrtle) Pranshka, Kendall Pranshka all of rural Hastings; many nieces. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Octob­ er 8,1996 at the Williams Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was at Rush Ridge Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Craig Stapcrt. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Rdwwww Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar­ rier free building with elevator to aB floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a m ; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 l*.; Wonhip IIKX) am with chdd care far infants and toddlers Bvu age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thro 2nd grade; Ml-Hl Ycvth FelfowriMp - 4KX) p.m.; Senior Hi Youth Fellowship - 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Acthrities starting 6:00 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Gome Night Friday. Oct. 18 - Berry Cowry Habitat for Humanity Swiss Stock and Chicken Fundraiser Dm ner 4:30 to 7.-00 p.m. tn Fellowship Hail. Sunday. Oct. 20 - Lady Sun day. with sermon by Lee Turner and special music by Youth Hand bells. Chancel Choir and AU Ood's Children Sing durmg tnoramg wor­ ship At 4:00 p.m.. the public is invtied to an Organ and Piano Con­ cert featuring Craig Stopert and Bufford Coe. Bonnie Carpenter of Wayland. Bonnie Keech of Logansport, Kentucky, and Nancy Mongomery of Logansport. Kentucky; brothers-in-law, Tom Little ot Wayland, Gene Little of Shelbyville, Elvis Utile at Plainwell; and niece. Charlotte Craft of Oakley, Kentucky; many nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life Servicea were held Monday, October 7, 1996 at Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home Plainwell Chapel. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Granite­ ville Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lighthouse Church at God. I Rosemary M. Ramsey| DELTON - Rosemary M. Ramsey, age 58. of Delton, passed away Sunday, October 6, 1996 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was born August 31,1938, the daughter of Raymond A Mary Alice (Raver) lohnson. She was formerly employed at the V.A. Medical Center, Battle Creek and was a cook in restaurams for many yean. She was recently employed at the Heartland Home Care of Kalamazoo. She loved Jesus and wu a founding member of the Prairieville Bible Church. She wu a great cook and cooked Sunday meals for many people. She wu a loving mother, gnnrtmofhiT She wu married to Glenn Ramsey on Janu­ ary 19, 1957. She wu preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren, Gary in 1987 A Aaiuda in 1996; sister, Thelma Andrews in 1970; two brothers, Ronald Johnson in 1983; Gerald Johnson in 1989. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Ramsey, eight children, Becky (Don) Irving of Delton, Kathy (Ted) Bowen at Delton, Glenda Kuiper of Plainwell, Garry (Deb) Ramaey of Delton, Rick (Bev) Ramsey of Delton, Glenn (Shelley) Ramsey of Kalamazoo, Keith (Nicole) Ramsey of Delton, Lin Ramsey at home; 18 grarelchildren; eight brothers and sisters. Kathryn Roberts of Sturgis, Arlene Black of White Pigeon, Betty Borgett of Bun Oak, Wanita Peters of Coldwater, Kenny John­ son of Sturgis, Richard Johnson of Muskegon, Herold Johnson of White Pigeon. Liz Spickerman of Mooviile; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Servicea will be held Thursday, October 10,1996 at the Faith United Methodist Church with Reverend William A. Hertel A Pastor Bernard Blair officiating. Burial took place in E. Hick iry Corners Cemetery. | Mrs. B. Adsaa Whdpley | NASHVILLE - Mrs. B. Adma Whelpley, age 74, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday. October 8. 1996 at Thornapple Manor. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. O. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler. Program.'Youth I Director. Thursday. Oct. 10 — । 3.-00 p.m. Cadette Choir Sunday. I Oct. 12 - 10:00-12:00 Registration for Women'* Retreat at Wesley Woods; 12 00 noon. Women's Retreat at Wesley Woods; 7XX) p.m.. Ringo Swtngo Squire Dance. Sharpe Hall Sunday. Oct. 13 8.00 a m. Choir Rehearsal; 9:30 and 11.00 Morning Worship. (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided dur­ ing both services. 9:50 a.m. Sunday Church School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour; 11:50 a.m. Children's Church. 500 p m Mid dte High PYF at the Church. 6:M p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal. 7:30-8:30 p.m Senior High PYF al WadJer * Monday. Sept 14 7:30 p m Session meets Tuesday. Oct. 15— 1.00 p.m. Staff meets for • prayer; 3:30 p.m . Handchunes Dorothy Little SHELBYVILLE - Dorothy (Risner) Little, •ge 50, of Shelbyville, pissed iwiy Thundiy, October 3, 1996 u her residence. Dorothy w>s born July 7,1946 in Plainwell, lhe daughter of Green and Rebecca (Fletcher) Risner. She was I graduate of Plainwell High School and attended Lighthouse Church of God in Plainwell. She worked at the former Beverly Manor several yean ago and later worked around Ore area cleaning homes. She married Robert L. Little on December 22. 1984. She loved country music, reading, and fami­ ly gatherings. Dorothy was preceded in death by three brothers, lennings Risner, Ronald Marshall, and Carl Marshall. Dorothy is survived by her husbatxl. Robert L Little; brothers and sisters, Ralph Risner of Wildwood. Florida. Thelma Hackworth of Dansville. Sally Manhall of Plainwell. Paul Risner of Shelbyville, Opal Risner of Shelby­ ville, Kathleen Salyer of Omlsea. Verglenda Salyer of Chelsea. Mildred Pinks of Delton, Ellis Marshall, Plainwell; mother-in-law, Bessie Nichols of Plainwell; sisten-in-law' We have the answers to all your concerns about living with neuromuscular disease. Getting help couldn't be easier. Our lifeline is toll-free. MM Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 HASTINGS - Mr. John E. Cook, age 63, of Hastings, passed away Monday, October 7, 1996 at Munson Hoapital tn Traverse City. Mr. Cook wu boro on December 17,1932 in Carlton Township. Barry County, the son of John A Doris (McBain) Cook. He wu raised in Carlton Township and attended the Red Brick School, graduating in 1951 from Hastings High School. He wu a veteran at the Korean Conflict serving in the United Slates Army He wu married lo Fern M. Bliu on April 25. 1952 and she preceded him in death on Febru­ ary 9, 1986. He wu employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for 25 years, retiring in 1993. Previous work included Kelvinitor Corpora­ tion in Grand Rapids and engaged in fanning. Mr. Cook was an avid golfer and woodworker. Mr. Cook is survived by two sons. Jeffery (Patty) Cook of Hastings, Jerry (Mary) Cook of Grand Rapids; one daughter, Julie (Ron) Wymer of Hastings; six grandchildren; very special friend, Nonna Kline of Hastings; two brothers, Richard Cook of Fl Myers, Florida, Roger Cook of Charlotte; two sisters. Marie Barnes of Delton, Patsy Lancaster of Hastings. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 10. 1996 from 3:00-5:00 A 6:00-8:00 pm. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Octob­ er 11, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. HAS 1 INGS - Mr. Paul E. Siegel, age 84, of Hastings, passed away Morxlay, October 7, 1996 al Blodgett Memorial Medical Cenu, in Grand Rapids. Mr. Siegel wu born on January 21,1912 in Scotville, the son of Arthur A Bertha (Voder) He moved to Barry County in 1923 and graduated Hastings High School in 1929. He went oo to attend the University of Michigan, receiving his Undergraduate Degree in 1938 and his Law Degree in 1940. He entered Offic­ er's Training in the United States Navy in 1942 and served four years. He wu married to RoseUen E. Parcell and she preceded him in death on August 4,1994. Mr. Siegel opened his law office in Hastings in 1946 and practiced law until ill health forced his retirement s few years ago. Mr. Siegel wu City Attorney for Hastings for 26 years, found­ ing member of the Thornapple FranytatUx, (now Barry County Community Foundation) 50 year member of HutingsRoury Club and a "Paul Harris Fellow-, long rime memherrf the Board of Directors for Hastings City Bank and Hastings Savings A Lou Asaodatioo (now Main Street Savings Bank), member of Hast­ ings First United Methodist Church, long-time Board Member of Hastings Youth Council and the Barry County YMCA, Ardens Supporter of the 1 Jniverrity of Michigan Alumni Asaodation and a member of University of Michigan Presidential Society. Mr. Siegel is survived by three sisters, Muriel Siegel of Watuau, Wisconsin, Mildred Siegel of Wausau, Wisconsin, Dorothy Yuill of Ml Pleasant; one brother, Donald Siegel, at Venice, Florida; two nephews; one niece. There will be no funeral home visitation. Funeral Services will be held Saturday. October 12, 1996 at 11:00 ajn. at Hauiiys First United Methodist Church with Dr. Buffosd W. Coe officiating. ■■mtl'will be at Hastings Riverside CJsBetay. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Community Foundation or Hast­ ings Public Library. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |Etoah H. Briggs| HASTINGS - Elvah H. Briggs, age 12, of Hastings, passed sway on Sunday. October 6, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Briggs was born on February 6,1914in Calhoun County, the daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Phillips) Packard. She was raised in the Bedford/Hne Lake area and attended Bedford schools. She wu married to Howard A. Briggs in 1935; marriage ending in divorce. She moved to lhe Hastings area in 1957 and wu employed at the former Barry County Medical Care Facility for 17 years, retiring there u Laundry Superv isor. Previous employmeta included Veterans Hospital at Fort Custer. Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek, and u a cook for Battle Creek Area restaurants and at Fort Custo*. She wu preceded in death by a aoo, Phillip Briggs in 1966; sister, Mary Cordes; infant brother, Edward Packard. She is survived by two sons, Ralph Brigp of Middleville, Jerry Briggs of Hastings; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; broiler, Robert Packard of Hastings; sister, Emma Townsend of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 9, 1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial took place at Bedford Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made so the Elvah H. Briggs Memorial Fund. Marvel A. Neeb LAKE ODESSA -Marvel A Neeb, age 84, of Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday, Octob­ er 5, 1996 at Blodgett Hospital. He wu born June 26, 1912 in Campbell Township, the son of William and Ema (Shepard) Neeb. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1930 and wu married to Carol Tbomu May 1, 1964 in Hastings. He lived and fanned in the Clarksville ires several years. He also waked several yeas as a maintenance electrician fa the E.W. Bliu Company in Hastings and the Maa Wheel Corporation in Lansing retiring in 1977. He also was a self employed Electrical Coaracta. He wu a member and Put Master of the Lakeside Grange Sure Grange and the Natiotv al Grange fa 45 years. He is survived by his wife, Carol; three daughters. Sue (Alan) Smith of Hutings, Evonne (Toby) Livingston of Pensacola. Flori­ da. Isle (Billy) Smith of Hastings; 14 grand­ children; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Tuesday. Octob­ er 8, 1996 at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel. CLarkaville with the Reverend George Speu officiating. Interment wu at Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the ' Lakewood Community Ambulance a Helping Hands Hospice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1996 — Page 7 Social News _________________________ ■____________________________________________________________________ Stevenses celebrate 40th anniversary Kent and Dixie Stevens of Delton celebrated 40 years of marriage October 6 with an open house held in honor of the occa­ sion after morning worship at Cedar Creek Bible Church The Stevens' children are Sue and Jerry Wyant of Middleville. Kurt Stevens of Caledonia, and Cindy and Dave Tubergen of Wayland. They have nine grandchildren and are also blessed with many friends from their church family. A special guest was Kern’s mother. Margaret Stevens, who was also celebrating her 94<h birthday. Egglestons to mark 50th anniversary Earl and Sue Eggleston will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 2, 1996. They have two children. Cythia Carlson of Hastings and Alan Eggleston of Grand Rapids, and four grandchildren. riage House Restaurant and Motel and Perfec­ tion Outfitting Cj. They live at 2425 Harden Blvd.. Lot 181. Lakeland. Fla. 33803. Come see them. Willard Bennett to mark 80 years The family of Willard Bennett wish to invite fnends and relatives to help us celebrate Willards 80th birthday. An open house will be Family Church at 2601 Lacy Rd. No gifts Woodland NEWS by Catherine Lucas The Woodland Woman's Study Club held its 79th annual gentlemen’s night and ban­ quet at the Woodland United Church last Tuesday evening. The United Methodist Women of the church served lhe members and their guests roast beef, carrots, green beans, coleslaw, home-made rolls and a choice of apple or pumpkin home-made pie. Bette Fockler of Shelbyville entertained t)>e group with a dramatization of the life of Susannah Wesley who was the mother of John and Charles Wesley, one the founder of Methodism and the other the writer of many great hymns. Hostesses for the event were Alice Mor­ row and 1. The tables were decorated with candles and baskets of apples and autumn leaves. A “Mission Fair" will be held Saturday. Oct. 12. from 10 am. to 2 p.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Many missions, programs and organiza­ tions receiving missionary money from this church will have representatives and displays set up al the fair. Among them are lhe Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. Heifer Project In­ ternational. Potter Park District - Lansing, Church of All Nations - Lansing, Christian Camping, Barry Community Hospice, Lakewood Community Council, Lu^e Inc., Lakewood Area Habitat for Humanity and Lakewood United Methodist youth ministry projects. There will be a salad luncheon at noon. As a follow-up to the mission fair. Dr. Robert Smith will share his missionary work at the 9:30 a.m. worship service Sun­ day morning. Dr. Smith is a consultant for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). of the Genera] Board of Global Ministries. From 1977 until 1983 he served as Council on Ministries Director for the West Michi­ gan Conference, lhe annual conference which has led the United Methodist Church in per­ capita giving to UMCOR and World Hunger projects for lhe past several years. There was a party last Monday noon at the senior citizens* Commission on Aging at the Woodland Eagles building to celebrate Shirley Kilmer’s 15th anniversary as site supervisor in Woodland. Many other site su­ pervisors and other Commission on Aging personnel were at the party as well as the usual Woodland senior citizens who usually attend the meals on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The party was a surprise to Shirley. She said there were 34 people there. The Living Stones rummage sale at Lakewood United Methodist Church Satur­ day drew crowds and a lot of stuff sold. Cof­ fee. hot chocolate and sweet rolls made by Tammy Mattice were on hand in the kitchen all day. No lunch was provided because it was the same day as the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church craft show and luncheon. When I got to Kilpatrick right around noon, the parking area was full and so was the dining room. The lunch was soup and sandwiches, and what I had was good. They also had home-made desserts. I enjoyed seeing Connie Dalton Groendyk and her two daughters. Teresa and Melissa, al Elmer Dammen to mark 80th Lots of people look over the goods for sale at the Living Stones rummage sale Saturday. the church. Like all old geezers when wc see children we have known as babies. I was surprised at how big they have gotten. Ethel Haddox, who has an apartment in the home of her daughter Janet Thomas, has been ill, but is improved and al home. The Rev. Ben Ridder had knee surgery re­ cently and is recovering nicely. Members of several area churches partici­ pated in the Lakewood part of the nation­ wide “Life Chain" demonstration Sunday af­ ternoon. People stood silently beside the highway (M-50 in Lake Odessa) with signs for an hour and a half. Someone who was not aware this was planned came by and told me there were al least 40 people standing on both sides of the road at Fourth Avenue and Jordan Lake Street (M-50) in the early after­ noon. St. Edward's Catholic Church will bold its annual bazaar and luncheon Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is also the date of the Zion Lutheran bazaar. A woman named Ruth Simon came to my house last Wednesday evening. She said Ar­ lan Heise and Alma Faul had told her at the Quik Stop thal maybe I could help her. She now lives in Carson City. She said she had been married to Max Sease and her two nowgrown children wanted to know more about their family. Ms. Simon spent more than an hour al my house reading the Woodland Sesquicentcnnial History book, and she returned to the library Thursday to buy a copy of the book for each of her children. One lives in Chicago and one lives in Colorado. She had telephoned each of them and they had re­ quested she get the book (or them. While at the library, she spent another two hours going through other sources for in­ formation about the Sease family and she in­ tended to visit some other people when she left the library. Five mysteries arrived at the library last week. They are ’The Habit of Widowhood" which is a collection of 17 pretty good short stories about murder by Robert Barnard, “Exit the Milkman” by Charlotte MacLeod, ‘Extreme Measures" by Michael Palmer. “Prayers for the Dead" by Faye Kellerman and “Murder at the National Gallery" by Margaret Truman. I will probably read them all eventually, although Truman's books usually have more than one description of a gourmet meal that leaves me so hungry I overeat soon after putting down the book. Probably not too Elmer Dammen will celebrate his 80th tnrNorth Dakota and moved to Michigan after retiring in 1982. Happy birthday dad and grandpa from the whole Dammen family! Five generations gather Maurene Willetts Hamp to celebrate 80th birthday An open house to celebrate the 80th birth­ day of Maurene Willetts Hamp will be held Saturday. Oct. 19 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish House. Please join her husband. Lee. and sons Larry. Ken (June). Leo (Charlene), and daughter Wilk) (Gordon) Fuhr and her grandchildren in celebrating this very special day. Your presence will be your gift to her. Mr. and Mrs. George Hokanson Jr. of Woodland will celebrate their 25th anniver­ sary al an open house at their home, 5821 East Bayne Road. Woodland on Saturday. Oct. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. George and the former Ruth Lustey were married on the 9th of October 1971 in Nashville al the home of Pastor and Mrs. Marvin Redmond They have lived in Hastings and the last 18 years resided where they are now. Friends and family are cordially invited to help George and Ruth celebrate this special day Family has five generations Five generations of the Vanderbcrg family recently gathered in Ideal Park in Wyoming. MI. Featured front left is Willis E. Vanderbcrg Jr. of Bradenton. Fla. and seated front right is Willis E. Vanderbcrg Sr. of Bat- tie Creek. Standing left is Renee MacKeller Sheffer and Victoria Paige Sheffer of Traverse City. MI and Dawn Vanderbcrg MacKeller of Kalkaska. MI. The Lakewood Christian School's October dinner will be this Friday night (Oct. 11). which will be one week later than usual. These dinners are held at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. They are served from 4 to 7 p.m.. and like the ambu­ lance dinners, are all you can eat and include a huge variety of salads, veggies and desserts. Fall choir concert set The Hastings Middle School and High School choirs will perform in their fall con­ cert at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 16. at the Central School Auditorium. Andrea Large, the new middle school choir director, has programmed each group in grades six, seven and eight, with each per­ forming separately. The five high school choirs, under lhe di­ rection of Patti LaJoye, will present an evening of the music of Andrew Lloyd Web­ ber. Included will be selections from "The Phantom of the Opera." "Requiem," "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." "Evita" and "Jesus Christ. Superstar." Featured soloists in the concert will be se­ niors Teague O'Mara. Sarah Mepham, Ryan Leslie, Andrea Dreyer, Lisa Gardner and Josh Cook; juniors Sarah LaJoye. Amy Robbe and Dana Hill and freshmen Tony Bowne, RJ. Clogger, Janelie Nichols and Lauren Stineman. Rural Cancer clinic closing From left are great great grandmother Rose Barry , grandmother Kathy Brown, grandson Sebastian Wilcox, mother Jessica Krebs, and great grandmother Janet Day. Hakansons to mark 25th anniversary good for one who tries to keep from weigh­ ing loo much for my hips and knees to sup­ port comfortably. The second grandson of Steve and Diane Barnum. Daniel Kenneth Sprague, was bap­ tized at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday. His parents are Jim and Jenny Bar­ num Sprague of Hastings. The berm house being built by Arnie and Dawn Overbeck on Rush Road is shaping up now and it appears to be a modified berm that will have side windows above lhe berm and below the roof line. Alice Forshey tells me that the Lakewood Community Ambulance is still holding Mu­ sical Friday nights at Cunningham’s Acre and many people are enjoying them. This group will hold the next ambulance dinner Sunday. Oct. 13. also at Cunning­ hams’ on M-50 west of Lake Odessa. The menu this month will be roast pork with dressing and sauerkraut with kielbasa, which has been requested by some of the dinner pa­ trons. The dinners are $6 for adults and $3 for children 5 to 12. Alice also said they are cleaning and win­ terizing the Begerow house across M-43 from the Woodland School, which they re­ cently purchased. No decision has yet been made about bow the bouse will be used or when, but the site eventually will be the headquarters for lhe ambulance company Joshua James Austhof, Caledonia and Kimberly Ann Hieronymus. Caledonia. Glenn Orman Schondelmayer. Middleville and Marcia Lou Belson. Middleville. Mark John Melchert. Middleville and Rosemary Helen Benedict. Middleville. Richard Lee Garren. Middleville and Lucille Jessie Garren, Middleville. William Allen Hawkins. Middleville and Mary Ann Manszewski. Lowell. The Rural Cancer Clinic, located in lhe first floor of the Pennock Medical Building, will close Thursday, Oct. 31. Rose Yancy, a registered nurse coordinating the Rural Cancer Care Project, said the reason for the move is completion of the grant funded by the National Cancer Institute through Rural Partnerships Linkages for Cancer project. She said the Family Care Studies telephone line will continue to be answered at Michigan State University at 1-800-654­ 8219 until Oct. 31, for any questions about the project All patients previously enrolled and referring physicians have been notified of the closure and transfer of patient care. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Histoneal Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 14. at lhe Delton Kellogg Middle School media center. The program will be "Buttons and Ballads." by Mona and Becky. The public is welcome. �P«o* 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1996 Well in Springfield, Mass. Dear Alive and Well: Letters such as yours make my day. Every now and then, 1 hear from readers telling me I should stop practic­ ing medicine without a license. Describing symptoms, in my opinion, is a far cry from practicing medicine. Rest assured 1 intend to continue to educate my readers until my typewriter fells apart. LEGAL NOTICES: MMTBMK FOMCLOMJM SALK TWtS RRM tt A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN NIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - D^ouh hot bwn mode In lhe condition* of a mortgage made by Clarence Jr. Kltoga and Mary Ann Kltoga, hueband and wife to erua^^^aona 3orvicoes me.. o Mm^^isgan Corporatton. Mortgagee, dated December 3. 1992 and recorded on December 4, 1992 in Libor 561. on page 341. Barry County Records. Michigan, and wot cmlgned by mesne onlgnmenli lo resourc• BancShores Mortage Group inc., a Delaware Corporatfon as assignee, by on assignment doted March 1. 1995, which was recorded cm April 17. 1995. In Uber 628. on Pago 443. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo at the dole hereof the sum of Sixty Eight Thou­ sand Rve Hundred Sixty Four and 33/100 dollars (565,564.33), todudtog Interest at 5.500% per wM bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, ot the Bony County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1.-00 p.m. o'dock, on November 14. 1996. Said pre mhos are situated in Village of Mid dtevllte. Bony County. Michigan, and are describ­ ed as: lots 1 and 2 of Supervisors Plot of Henry Stehr Plot according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded In liber 4 of Plots. Pago 5. The redemption ported shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19460 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Doted: October 3. 1996 Resource BancShores Mortgage Group. Inc., a Doiswors Corporation. FOR REFORMATION PLEASE CAU: (510)642-4302 Trett and Trott, P.O Attorneys for Resource BancShores Mortgage Group o Delaware Corporation, 30190 Tslspraph Suite 100 Bingham Ferms. Michigan. 45025 Rio 596095133 (10/31) ■uca^woSttci THIS FIRM IS A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANO ANY «O«MAT>ON WE OBTAIN WILL H USBO FOB THAT HMTOM. Oatovh ho. ocarrad lo *• condition. oE • mo. tgof. mod, b, H.O.E. Motty. Inc.. o MkMgao co< porafon. mortgagor. lo tho SroTo Bonk ot CoUdoolo o Michigan booking corporation o« B2T E. Moto klroto. cj.donla. Ml 4WB. mortgagee, by a mortgage dated January 7, 1WB. recorded In the Ottke o< Begl.mr ot Doede for Barry County, on January 11. IBM. to Uber MB. page Wl. Becan. ■ of Kdd default, the mortgage. ho. dodtfod lhe onttre unpaid amount MCurod by Mid mortgage duo and poyoblo forthwith. Ao of too data of du. notke. there to claimed to bo due. Including lor prlndpol ond totore.1 on Mid mortgage too mm of BB9.dM.IB. and IntoraM will conttouo on too principal balance of BM Bt».« ot toorotoof«473 porcent. No eett or ,rom.feig to low ho. boon toetoutod to reawer too debl OTsaM with Interest. foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public sole to the highest bidder at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, 230 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday, November 7. 1996 at 1.-00 pun. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated In Township of Thomappio. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot B of Hilltop Estates, according to the record­ ed ptet thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Ptets. on page 74. Barry County records: Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will bo six (6) months from the date of solo, unless determined abandoned In ac­ cordance with MO. 6004341a. In which case the redemption ported shall bo 30 days from the date ot sate. Doted: September 26. 1996 TWOHEY MAGGM1. PIC Attorneys for the State Bank of Caledonia By: David Schooienberg 213 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Mi 49903 (616)499-6160 (10/31) Rio No. 96-21976-SE ■ucahcMwfKc Security No. 370-10-9475. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Hastings, Michigan before Richard H. Show »requesting Don- 156 claims Dear Abb Leaden: The letter from “Wisconsin Reader'’ said if a mother can be jailed when her child doesn’t go to school, she had better make darn sure the child goes. I would like to expand on that pronouncement. It may seem unbelievable, Ann, but some children simply cannot be controlled. We had a daughter whom we sent off to school in the morning, but she never got there. Instead, she joined her boyfriend. When we found out what she was doing, we pleaded with her to think of her future. The response was a blank stare. 1 cannot tell you how many people we turn­ ed to for help with this problem. Finally, two Had. understanding school counselors told us there was nothing we could do. What good would it have done to put us in jail? The B---- 4 - I1 - -■ B__ B -X - - ----XI ooymeno s motner nao tne same prootem. Her son would have liked nothing better than to see her locked up because of his truancy. This happened some yean ago. and it was a nightmare. We received excellent counseling and succeeded in putting those had times behind us. It’s easy to b?une the parents, but we were doing our best in an impossible situa­ tion. I urge “Wisconsin Reader” and others tike him to think twice before passing judg­ ment. Some things are simply beyond the parents’ control. Please put us in Georgia although we don’t live there. — The X’s. Dear X’s: Thank you for a letter that is sure to make many parents feel better. It is a fact that some children do not respond to threats or punishment, so let's rxx be too quick to blame the parents when their children go wrong. It's not always their fault. Sudden end Door Abb IbbJetb: I wbs xccin* a very alee woman far a few weeks and became iniiii—iiI Ma doom nfatinxBhip. I told her bow I fck before I left on a two-week vacation became I wanted her to think about the poaaibility ate future together. I also sent her a laaer from my vacation spot expressing those vim. The day I nsunied home. I found a message from her on my answering machine. It said, "Hope you bad a safe trip. Thanks for the Id­ ler while you were my. Please don't call me Security Mo. 375464153 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS TAKE NOTK1; On October X. 1996 ot t-JOaJS.. Parents’ fault way shows the maturity of a 12-year-oid. One would expect moge than a 36-year-old stif I was denied fee opportunity to end k properly, which was not only unfair but pain­ fol. Uxing an answering machine to avoid the (10/10) Rkhard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE B YOUNGSMA (616) 9454495 (10/10) TAKE NOTICE: On October 23. 1996 ot 11:00 a.n».. In the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw, Judge of m x . , — -----‘ - -ABB X-dv - L-IJ --- •-Xwou - m_gl,l __ w ■ vooovfe a AffOBlag wraw nma m vvviTmn Oxmge of Name of Kent Louis Peck to Kent Louis Smith. This change of name Is not sought for Date: 3-546. Stephanie 9. Fehkes (P43549) (10/10) MORTGAGE SALE — DefouH has been mode to If You Are 55 or Older You Are Eligible to Attend! Let Us Show You How To: * * * * Provide for your own financial security first; Leave a legacy for those you love the most; Give your grandchildren a future to remember, Generously provide for your favorite church or charity. Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. County Seat Lounge 128 S. Jefferson; Hastings For Your Reservation Please Call 945-4255 Proposed Gem Dear Abb Laaden: While our sou was in college, my wife used to say, “When he comes home, it’s impossible to keep the refrigerator foil or the hamper empty.” I thought your college parents might enjoy it as a Gem of the Day. — Jerome in Cedear Grove, NJ. Dear Cedar Grove: You don’t have to be college parents to enjoy that Gem. High school kids are just as bad. Stroke prevented Mess brewing Dear Ann Landen: A year ago, I separated from my husband. After three mon­ ths, 1 left the state with “Jake.” Wc have been living together, along with my three young children and Jake’s 14-year-old son, “Jeremy ." The boy decided be wanted to live with us rather than his mother. Ain. Jeremy isn't a typical. 14-year-old. Sometimes he acts like he’s 4. He plays with my 3-ycar-old as if they were the same age. Other time*, he demands that he be treated as an aduh and reminds us that he is a teenager now. Jake and I are expecting a baby in a few months and are living in a small two-bedroom bungalow. We agreed that we couldn’t afford to have Jeremy live with us, and I thought it was settled, but without consulting me, Jake invited Jeremy to stay. The boy now com­ plains that he is tired of sleeping on the couch and keeps asking his dad to buy him things we can’t afford. He is rude and disrespectful and talks back to me and Ins father. Meanwhile, my kids are picking up some of Jeremy ’s bad habits and using street language, which I never heard from them before. Jake seems to think a lot of our problems are my fault. I’ve asked him to send Jeremy back to ha mother, but he refuses. This doesn’t feel like my bouse anymore. I don’t know how to handle this. Should 1 just shut up and take it or what? — Losing It in Wisconsin. Dear Wisconsin: You need the support of sb unbiased outsider. Insist that Jake go with you io a family counselor. Your relationship b at stake. Jeremy needs counseling, too. He should be told to accept counseling or he will T - J »----- B- W— B-l- ■ —A snippea oacx to ms motner. Let Mm know that counseling is not punishmeat but rather an opportunity to express his feelings, which will make him feel better about himsrif and the people around him. An outside party could turn this mess into a real positive. I’m glad you wrote. Good hack. Dear Abd Laaden: If it weren’t for one of your recent columns. J might be either dead or paralyzed. I owe you a large debt of gratitude. For about a week. I had been experiencing temporary numbne&i in my left arm and hand. The numbness was sometimes accompanied by periodic paralvris of my left hand. My first thoughts were that I either hit my crazy bone or had perhaps been using my computer too much. As I read your column describing die symp­ toms of a stroke, I immediately recognized that my numhnraa matched the early warning signs you had mentioned. I dropped the newspaper and went directly to the emergency room. The CAT scan revealed a large mass of blood in the crevice between my brain and my skull. Fortunately, the operation to drain the fluid was a complete success and the doctors say there should be no lasting effects. For this, I am extremely thankful. Please know I am enormously grateful to you, Ann, for the perfect timing of that column. — Alive and b Itfiepassing you by? Want to improve your social sidUs? Write for Ann Landen’ new booUet, ‘How to Make Friends and Slop Be­ ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-sbe envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this tndudes postage and htmdling) to: Friends, do Ann Lenders, F.O. Boat 11562. Chicago, IU. 60611-0562. (bi Canada, send $5.15.) CapyiW 19N Craalan Syndicate Inc. The luake Odessa Area Historical Society meets tonight, Oct. 10, with a video presenta­ tion produced by Charles Kuralt. The follow­ ing month will feature a program on antique glassware and local memorabilia. Meetings are held at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. on the se­ cond Thursday at each month during the school year. Friends of the Library met Oct. 1. There were reports updating the bratwurst sale back in July and one from the president of the Library Board. The library will host a magi­ cian who also does juggling during NatkmaJ Children’s Book week. Friends have provided new CD-Rom discs in memory of Robert Giennan on nature topics. Friends will spon­ sor a newspaper ad to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the library opening in November 1986. On Sunday the bell choir pLyed at Central United Methodist Church with new members who have reached junior high age in the roster. The previous week Marsha Hacker of Lansing sang “Because He Lives” in honor of the 70th birthday of her father, Marvin Shanks. Not quite overnight, but nearly so, the new hours ou Martin Road south of Jordan Road took shape with walls, roof and windows in place. This is a Cape Cod style house with dormer windows. The house has the Little Tbornapple River al its rear side on a lot of the shape of Vermont. The mild days over the weekend were a welcome change after the cold days of last week. This gave people a time to pull plants in the garden, harvest the late tomatoes and roll the garden hose before the big job of raking leaves begins. Lakewood Christian School hosts its mon­ thly dinner Friday. Oct. 11. The Lakewood Ambulance volunteers host theirs Sunday, Oct. 13, at Cunninghams* Acres. Already there has been advertising for the big fall draft horsc auction at the Lake Odessa Livestock yards Friday, Oct. 25, and Satur- day, Oct. 26. Saturday is reserved for saddle hones and tack. Friday there will be sales of new and used tack and bone drawn machinery in the forenoon with draft bones, driving horses and draft ponies in lhe after­ noon and evening. This semi-annual event always brings enough vehicles from Michigan, Indiana and Ohio to fill the parking lot and roadsides from Washington Boulevard to Tasker Road. Lunches are served on the grounds in the restaurant and across the road at the VFW. Three couples from Stanwood and Cana­ dian Lakes attended servicea at Central UMC Sunday to see their former pastor and family, the Kadwells. Some flatbed trailers have been seen at Sparton Engineering, loaded with presses from within the building, which was schedul­ ed to dose during September. A correction is due oo one of last week’s items. Leah Abbott’s great granddaughter is Marissa Wickham. Last week's item had a name in the wrong generation. Cartyn Deatsman’s garden on Lakeview Drive is awash with orange and yellow blosMxns. Around the corner the Hampel garden is very colorful. A deer was seen last Friday leisurely cross­ ing South Broadway in Hastings near Nelson Street. Columbus Day is coming. If one is a tradi­ tionalist, he may choose to observe the day on Saturday, Oct. 12. Otherwise the official holi­ day is on Monday, Oct. 14. In the early part of this week, the Felpausch parking lot and even the grassy area was filled with cars and commercial vehicles as a major project was under way inside. The store was closed late Sunday afternoon and was to reopen Thursday morning. Meantime, the Cook pharmacy within the store has been in operation for a few weeks, with Denny Cook and employees staffing the apothecary as they did in the store oo Fourth Avenue in the former theater building. **l^n^ opinion, to end a relationship that (616)9454495 Middleville . Ml 49333 discussing something so personal seems cowardly and immature. I believe ending a relationship should be done face to face or, at the very least, in a conversation on the phone — or am I overly sensitive? I’d appreciate your opinion. — Morristown. N.J. Dear NJ.: Obviously, the relationship meant a lot more to you than it meant to her. but I agree it was insensitive to leave the farewell message on your machine. Give her credit, however, for not stringing you along. And maybe you ought to slow down a bit. Too fest doesn’t last. BARNHART. A SINGLE WOMAN to RRST SEOJRfTY SAVB4GS BANK. FSB, which to organtoed and extottog under the laws of the United States of America. Morlgogo. doted June 30. 1995. and recorded on Jufr 7.1995. to Uber 634, on page 600. Barr/Couray Records, Michigan, and assigned by sold Mortgages to Norwost Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation, through mesne assignments dated August 16.1996. and recorded on August 26. 1996. to Uber 670. on page 452. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there to claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Rfty-Ntoo Thousand Rve Hundred Eight and 83/100 DoNars (599.900.83). indudtog interest at BJ0% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mor­ tgage and the statute to such case mode and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said morlgogo will bo foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part al them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, at 1 octock p.m.. on Thursday. November 7. 1996. laid premisos are situated to the Village of Middlevfllo. Barry County. Michigan, and are describ­ ed as: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 10 OF BLOCK 45 ANO THE WEST 3 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 9 OF BLOCK 45 OF VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCOR DB4G TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDS) M LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27. EXCBT THAT PART LYING IN ARLINGTON STREET VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. The redemption ported shall bo six months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandon­ ed to accordance with 19450. 600.3241a. to which cose lhe redemption ported shall bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 26. 1996 NORWEST MORTGAGE. INC. Assignee of Mortgagee John W. Dohan, P.C.. Attorneys 19251 Mack Avenue, Suite 200 Grosse Point Woods. Ml 48236 (10/24) NOW OPEN!! Everything You Need To PARTY!! PARTY SUPPLIES — Festive Plates, Napkins, Jerl Vander Tuin Owner Tablecovers. Balloons, Cards, Gift Wrap CAKE DECORATING SUPPLIES — Well even rent you a specialty pan for a one-of-a-kind cake! Git IS TOO — Disney and Sesame Street for the kids, baby gifts and bridal gifts. 133 E. MAIN ST., CALEDONIA. MI 49316 • 616-891-0696 Men W«1 10 «n 6 pm, Thm 10 xm ■ 8 pm; Ftt 10 «n - 6 pm. SB 10 ■ 3 pm; Oomd Smbyx �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... • ■ ■s The diary of Eugene Wilcox (Part 6) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Eugene Wilcox and his family lived in Orangeville Township, |ust south of Gun Lake. He mamed Mattie Brezcc. who died less than a year after their marriage in 1887. On Nov. 24, 1888, he married Jennie Shelp. Jennie was a good helpmate and well ac­ quainted with the way a farmer's wife needed to carry her share of the work load and more. The Wilcox family and the Shelp families were close knit, both within the respective families and with each other. There was an in­ teresting interplay within the family group and among the neighbors concerning tuoney. It was borrowed and loaned without question and paid back as soon as possible. Debts in­ curred with one another for work, or for goods, were paid promptly If they were not paid back. Eugene did not record this failure tn his diary. Jennie and Eugene had been married for seven months when this part of the diary resumes. Before the end of 1889 she was pregnant with their oldest son, who would be borr on July 19, 1890. The diary continues: July 1889 July 1. Cultivated com and worked in hay. July 2, Cultivated com and raked and drew hay. July 3, Cultivated com and drew hay. Ju­ ly 4, cut hay and cultivated com and drew hay. July 5. Cultivated com and drew hay. Ju­ ly 6, Cultivated potatoes and drew hay in fore­ noon. Settled with Rob. He paid me $39 and moved back to Orangeville. July 7, Jennie and I went to her folks and to Sunday School. July 8. Commended harvesting. Ed Cook helped. July 9, Worked in harvest. Ed Cook helped. July 10. Worked in harvest. Ed Cook helped. July 11, Worked in harvest. Edward helped. July 12, Worked in harvest. Ed Cook helped. I paid him $4. July 13, Worked in harvest and went to Prairieville. Got balance of Rob Ray. $20. July 14. Jennie and 1 went to lake. July 15, worked in harvest. July 16, Worked in harvest. July 17, Bound and drew wheal in. July 18, Finished cutting rye and helped Father cut grass after supr~r July 19, Helped Father in hay. At this point, the diary is discontinued until the 1890s. No reason is given for the or known at this time, why there is a gap in his writing. We know that Jennie was pregnant but he never mentions this, or noted when the baby was bom later. February, 1890 __ ____ Feb. 8. Sheep had lamb. June 1890 June 12. Father helped me plow for buckwheat. June 13, He plowed. 1 worked on road and plowed. Undated entry: Mrs Sheffield had com. Basket. 11-12 V6. Got pork of Ernie Rice, first 5St lbs., second 6M lbs. July 19, 1890 James Leonard Wilcox was boro to Eugene Mid Jennie Shelp Wikox. Mr. Wilcox did not make an entry in the diary during this period. September 1890 Sep. 17, Hired Homer Ritter to 1/2 day of work. Sept. 18. Let him a job cutting com. $2.80. Sept. 19, He helped in buckwheat. Sept. 20, 1 paid him cash. $1. Sept. 21. By cash. 85 cents. Sept. 22. Went to sorghum mill. Paid Homer $1.95. Sept 23, Cut buckwhea: Sold hogs to John Brandstetter. He paid cash on them. $20. W.H. Ritter got D. Townsend hogs. $3.50. Sept. 24, Cut buckwheat. Wm. Beaty helped. Sept. 25, Cut buckwheat. Sept. 26, Delivered hogs to Brandstetter. $22.50. Sept. 27. Cut buckwheat and tracked the fellows that destroyed it. Wm. Beaty helped me. Sept. 28. Finished cutting buckwheat. Went to Father's to meet some men. Had a fight with Homer Ritter. He commenced on me. Sept. 29, Went to Middleville, got out a warrant for him. Came to Edward's and staid all night. Wallace came home with my team. Sept. 30. Helped Edward haul com. Wallace came home and I went to Middleville. October. 1890 Oct. 1, Went and helped Edward thrash buckwheat. Was arrested. Came home and got Father to go Hastings to go my bail. David Orangeville, looking west. Townsend’s cattle got in buckwheat. Father got Merit Cole to price damage, $1.50. Oct. 2, Sowed rye and traded horses with Wood and went to Father’s. Wallace helped me. Oct. 3. Helped Father thrash buckwheat. He had 266 bushels. Oa. 4, Sowed rye. Robbie helped me. Oa. 5, Went to Father’s in the morning. Father and Mother Shelp came to my place. Oa. 6. Went to Middleville to law suit. Oa. 7. Went to father's and to town and 0* Frank Brown’s. Went to Edward’s in the evening to get some names of fellows that Homer Ritter said was with him when he shot Dooley’s hog. He was at Henry Northrop’s. Oa. 8, Went to Pat Dooley's and staid all night. Oa. 9, Came home and went to Father's to see if be would bail H. Northrop. Rob Northrop came to Father’s to see Father about bailing Henry out. Father and Mother Shelp were here. Oct 10. Went to Edward’s to see about thrashing my buckwheat. Oa. 11, Father and I went to Hastings and we were arrested. Paid Knapen $25. Oa. 12, Sent our team home. Merit Cole came and bailed Father out. Oa. 13, Unde Chester and Father came to Hastings and bailed me out. Oa. 14, Jennie and 1 went to Patrick Dooley’s, staid all night. Oa. 15, We came home and went to Father Wilcox’s all night. Oa. 16. Went to see David Boniface about husking com. Oa. 17, Sa up buckwheat and husked com. Wallace helped me. Oa. 18, Father and I went to Middleville to see Patrick Dooley and "M.F. Jordan. Paid him SKT.'Oct. 19, Jennie and I sent to Father Shelp's. Oa. 21, Thrash­ ed buckwheat. Had 304 bu. Merit Cole, Chas. Beaty, Arthur and Father Shelp, H. Wood, Edward and Wallace and Father helped me. Oct 22, Edward anti I hauled a loud of buckwheat to my house. Then we picked up apples. Then Wallace and I went to Father’s and left his hay rack. We got my wagon box and came home and picked up a load of com. Oa. 23. Wallace and 1 gathered apples Oa. 24. Went to Sweetland to cider mill. Took Ed­ ward some buckwheat flour. Oa. 25, Father and I went to Hastings. Oa. 26, Went to Father’s. Oa. 27, Husked com in forenoon and went to Father’s and to town in afternoon. Oct 28, Went to Father’s and husked corn Oa. 29, Helped Father cut wood in forenoon. Robert came and hauled com for me in after­ noon. Oa. 30, Husked com. It stormed. Went to Father’s. Oa. 31, Father and I went to Middleville. Came home. Went to my place to see my buckwheat. November 1890 Nov. 1, Went to Nealey to sell buckwheat. Nov. 2, Jennie and 1 went to Father’s. Nov. 3, 1 husked com. Nettie Wilcox came over to where 1 was husking. Nov. 4, Went to Father’s and to town. Got Father’s team and drew a load of wood then took his team home. Nov. 5. Husked com and went to Father’s. Nov. 6, Went to Hastings to lawsuit. Paid Jor­ dan $20 and paid Weaver $10. Nov. 7, Went to Pine Lake to get Father Shelp to go to Cedar Creek. Nov. 8. Father Shelp and I went to Cedar Creek to look at witness. Staid at Father Wilcox's all night. Nov 9. Came home. Father Shelp came to my place. Nov. 10. Father Wilcox and Father Shelp and I Steam powered thrashing rig, belonging to Sam Willison. When John Thomas Wilcox was a young man, he worked on Sam's rig for many years. went to Hastings. Father Shelp came home with team. Father and I walked home. Nov. 11, Father and I finished digging potatoes and hauled in com and 1 husked com. Nov. 12, Went to town and then husked com. Nov. 13, Frank helped me busk com. Father helped in forenoon. Nov. 14, Frank helped me husk com and we put up 30 bags of buckwheat in evening. Nov. 15. Father and Rob went to Plainwell with buckwheat, $32.66. Frank and I husked com and we went to Father’s. Wallace Wilcox came home with me. Had a cow bred for David Townsend. 50 cent. Nov. 16, Jennie and I went to her folks*. Nov. 17, Went to Father's and to Nealey after Edwin. Nov. 18, Husked com. Nov. 19, Helped Father butcher and went to my place in even­ ing. Put up buckwheat. Nov. 20, Went to Father’s. Got his horse and went to Nealey with buckwheat. Arthur and Charles Shelp were at my house. I drew com in afternoon, 30 bu. $15.25. Nov. 21, Husked com in fore­ noon and drew com in afternoon. Father husked com all day. Arthur and Charles Shelp drew stalks. Nov. 22, Drew and cribbed com. Hc 1 ped Father draw wood and went to (own in afternoon. Nov. 23, Jennie and I went to Ed­ ward’s. Wallace came home with us. Nov. 24, Wallace and 1 husked com. Nov. 25, Wallace and I husked com and finished and went to Father’s, got his horse. Nov. 26. Drew stalks and com. Wallace took Father’s bone home. Nov. itHWent to Helped him draw manure and went to town. got tobacco and oil. Nov. 28. Hitched up hone and drove to Father's and to my place. Piled some wood. Nov. 29, Build barnyard. Edwin came here. We hitched up and drove to Father’s. Nov. 30. Edwin went away. Coykendall got 21 bu. of Mrs. Sheffield’s com. December, 1890 Dec. I, Went to Father’s. He came over and helped me butcher. Dec. 2, Chored and went to Father’s. Father, and Mother Shelp stopped in the morning. Dec. 3, Came home and did chores, then went lo Shelbyville. Slopped at Edward’s. He was at Laraway’s. Went and saw him. Dec. 4. Came home. Father Shelp came after his sleighs. Helped him load them and then cut some wood. Dec. 5, Went to Father's and ground my ax and helped him cut wood in the afternoon. Dec. 6, Robert and I cut wood and Father hauled it out. Dec. 7. Staid at home. Dec. 8, Went to Father’s and helped cut wood. Frank Wilcox helped. Dec.9, Went to my place and piled wood. Arthur came and got a load. Jennie went with me. Helped cut wood for Father in afternoon. Dec. 10, Helped Father cut wood. Dec. 11, We cut and split fence posts. Dec. 12, Frank came to my place in morning. Frank Paine came after com for Coykendall, paid $5 on the com. I went to town. Paid my taxes and Mrs. Sheffield’s. Went to Father's and got his bone and buggy and went to my place and put up buckwheat. Dec. 13, Went to Plainwell with buckwheat. 48 bu., 11 lbs., $24.12. Got 50 sacks for Miller. Dec. 14. Went to H. Woods and to Edward Wilcox’s. Jennie went with me. Dec. 15, Went hunting with Merit Cole. Dec. 16. Helped Father clean and put up buckwheat. Lee Hayes stopred and fed his hone. Dec. 17, Father drew ne a load of wood. Got my wagon and went o town. Got 5 gallons of oil. Settled up with Eli and went to Father’s. Cut hoop poles. Cut <12. Dec 18, Cut hoop poles Cut 582 and helped Father load buckwheat. Jennie and 1 went lo Frank Boniface's Dec. 19, Father and I drew out hoop poles. 1 went to my place and put up 2 bu. of buckwheat for Frank Boniface, $1. Dec. 20, Went to Hiram Chase and paid my interest. Jennie went to Andy Haven's and staid until I came home. Father paid $2.78. Dec. 21, Robert came here and 1 cut his hair. Jennie and I went to Father's. Dec. 22. Went to Father’s and he and I cut hoop poles. Arthur and Charles Shelp came to my place. Arthur paid $10. Coykendall paid me $5. December 23, I went to Father’s and to Patrick Dooley's. Went with him to lodge. Staid all night. Dec. 25, We went to Father's. Jennie and Rob went to Grandfather Boniface’s. Father, Pal and 1 went to town. Dec. 26. Went to Father’s and Bob and 1 car­ ried out hoop poles. Dec. 27, Staid at home all day. Dec. 28, Went to Father's. Dec. 29, Father and 1 cut hoop poles. Dec. 30, Went to Middleville with hoop poles. Got cash $5. Dec. 31. Went to Pat Dooley’s. January, 1891 Jan. 1, Staid at Pat Dooley’s. Jan. 2. Came home. Pat came with me. Jan. 3. Father and Pat and 1 went to Hastings Jan. 4. Went to father’s. Jan. 5. Went to Father's. Got his horse and went to Merit Cole's. Got his grain bags. Went to my place and got a load of wood. Jan. 6, Went to Plainwell with a load of Eugene and Jennie Shelp Wilcox and sons, James Leonard and John Thomas Wilcox. buckwheat. Stopped at bank for D. Clingersmkh. Jan. 7, Drew wood and hay. Caleb Boniface came after com, got 27 baskets, $5.40. Jan. 8, Went to Pat Dooley’s. Jan 9. Pat and 1 came to Middleville He came home with me. Jan. 10, We went to Hastings and to Middleville. Jan. 11, Jennie and I went to Fathe** Shelp's. Jan. 12, Went to Hiram Chase's and to Father's. Jan. 13. Went to Dooley’s. Jan. 14, Came home from Dooley’s. Jan. 15, Father came here. I went to his place. Jan. 16, Went to Father's. We carried out hoop poles. 1 went after mail. Jan. 17, We went to Middleville. Father went to Plainwell with hoop poles. $4 and $2.50. Jan. 18, Father came here. Frank Boniface and wife here. Aller, and I traded horses. 1 put up buckwheat. Jan. 19, Went to Father’s. Got hay and screenings for chickens. Jan. 20. Staid at home all day. Father came here. Jan. 21, Went to Father's to get hay, then we went to my place and got buckwheat Jan. 22. Went to town and to Father's. Got hay and his buggy. Jan. 23, Went to Middleville. Jan. 24. Went to Father’s, got hay and went to my place. Jan. 25, Jennie and 1 went to Father’s. Jan. 26, Went to town. Got grist. Went to Father's. Jan. 27, Drew a load of wood. Jan. 28, Went to Father's and we cup hoop poles. Jan. 29, Staid at home and went to Father’s. Jan.-dO, Father, and 1 went to Edward's. I .‘^av^Surid^M home all day. Feb. 1, Went to Father’s. Feb. 2, Father and 1 went io Middleville Feb. 3. Staid at home all day. Feb. 4, Went to Hiram Chase’s. Father came here. Feb. 5, Cut wood and drew load home. Cut it on Father’s. Feb. 6. Went to Father's. Cut wood. M.F. Jordan came there. Went to town. Feb. 7. Went to Father Shelp's. Got his buggy. Ed Cook anti wife came to my place. Frank Shelp staid all night. Feb. 8, Went to Father’s and to Ed Cook’s. Ed and 1 went to Middleville and to Pat Dooley’s. Feb. 9, Pal. Ed and I went to Hastings. I went home with Pat. Paid Weaver $10. Feb. 10, Came home from Pat’s. Stop­ ped to Milt Ofrae. Feb. 11. Went to Father’s and cut loop poles. Feb. 12, Drew out hoop poles. Feb. 13, Went to Father’s and to Merit Cole’s and to town. Feb. 14. Went to Father Shelp’s with his buggy and got my wagon. Feb. 15, Took Ed Cook 3 baskets of com. Went to Father’s. Feb. 16. Staid at home all day. Feb. 17, Went to Father's and helped him draw logs to Merit Cole’s. Feb. 18, Staid at home and worked up wood. Feb. 19. Went to take Father and Mother to Middleville. Advertise in... The Hastings BANNER • • 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message, to put together a marketing program that GET'S RESULTS! Loaded up hoop poles. Feb. 20, Staid at home and worked up wood. Feb. 21. Went to Father’s and got hay. Drew wood. Feb.22. Rob came and we drew a load of wood. Feb. 23, Went to Middleville after Father and Mother. Feb. 24. Went to Father's. Feb. 25, Went to Father's and then went to Coykendall’s to get my pay. Feb. 26. Went to Father’s and Chen went to my place and cut hoop poles. Feb. 27. Went to Father's in fore­ noon. Staid at home in the afternoon. Feb. 28, Went to my place and cut hoop poles. March 1891 March 1, Went to Father’s. Rob and Wallace helped me drive my sheep home. Mar. 2, Father drew some hay and then we drew hoop poles from my place. Mar. 3, Cut wood and staid at home. Mar. 4, Took Jennie to town and to Father’s. Mar. 5. Went to Mid­ dleville. Got crocks. Went to Coykendall's to ga my pay. Mar. 6, Stayed at home all day. Mar. 7, Went to Father's. Rob and 1 cut logs. Mar. 8, Went to Ed Cook’s, then Jennie and I went io Father’s. Quit chewing (tobacco). Mar. 9, Went to Father’s and then staid at home. Mar. 10, Jennie and 1 went to Father’s. Rob and 1 cut logs. Mar. 11, Went to Mid­ dleville with hoop poles. Mar. 12, Went to Father’s and cut a load of wood and hauled it and some hay home. Mar. 13, Staid at home and cut wood. Ed Cook was here. Mar. 14. Went to Father's and to town. Cut wood. Mar. 15, Jennie and I went to Father's. Mar. 16, Helped Father cut wood. Drew some straw home. Mar. 17. Helped Father cut wood in forenoon. Cut for myself in the after­ noon. Mar. 18, Cut wood on Father's. Mar. 19, Drew wood and cut wood. Mar. 20, Went to my place and to the mill. Went to Ed Cook's in evening. Mar. 21, Went to Father's and got hay. Mar. 22, Jennie and I went to Pine Lake to her folks'. Mar. 23, Went to my place and fixed fence. Mar. 24, Went to town and to my place. Nettie and Jennie went with me. Mar. 25, Went to my place and fixed fence. Mar. 26, Went to my place and fixed fence and drew wood and cut wood. Mar. 27, Drew one load of wood and cut it and went to Father’s. Rob came here. Mar. 28, Father and I went to Middleville and to Pat Dooley’s. Went to Father’s and staid all night. Mar. 29, Rob and Nettie came home with us. Took my cow and my heifer to Father’s and staid all night. Mar. 30, Went to Father's. Got robe and umbrella. Mar. 31, Went to town and Jen­ nie and I went to Frank's in Baltimore. (To be continued) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS We are accepting applications tor part-time to full time (25 - 40 hours per week) as an Automotive Service Person, Experience preferred but not necessary ..will train the right indivxlual. Benefit package available Apply at... AAD OIL Performance Plus Quick Lube 430 W. STATE STREET - HASTINGS CENAs First and second shifts, varied hours available. If not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for Individuals who are Interested In the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.68 per hour. Classes start OCTOBER 16 and end OCTOBER 30 The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thornapple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before OCTOBER 11. 1996 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please. 'Qidrnapple # cManor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastinga, Ml 49058 E.O.E. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10. 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Homecomings a special way to reflect and to live Homecomings become very popular occasions during this lime of the fall season. Last week two schools in Barry County — Middleville and Lakewood high schools — each celebrated their homecomings with spirit weeks, football games and candidates battling to become queen and king. Tomorrow, two more fortunate Barry County couples will be named queen and king at their respective schools. Hastings and Maple Valley high schools are celebrating Homecomings this week and once again J-Ad will be out to cover all of the pageantry of the special events. It's always fun to take part in these proceedings, to see the graduates return, to watch as lhe students frantically wait in anticipation for the final results and to view the colorful decorations scene in the hallways and the class floats. For me, last Saturday was a chance to return to a homecoming of my own. On a beautiful Saturday afternoon. I traveled down scenic M-43, enjoying the fall colors along the way. Some 30 minutes later, I reached Kalamazoo and took my place in the press box at Western Michigan University. It was Homecoming in Bronco Land and even though the Brown and Gold are suffering through an 0-6 season, my heart certainly had no reason to panic. Much has changed al WMU since I graduated in 1991. There's a new press box, the field has new prescription astroturf and The Chute was far from being established some five years ago. Still, much remains the same, including those special people who helped to make my stay in Bronco Land a very special journey. Let's see there's John Beatty, the school's Sports Information Director, who not only helps '»o keep all of the statistics straight but also has a way of making a sports journalist feel right at home. How many yards did lhe Broncos gain on that play? Another special sports person at WMU is Assistant Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard. She was lhe school's womens gymnastic coach when I was a freshman there in 1987, but now has become one of the top female sports administrators in the country. Her winning personality proves that the results on the field don't always reflect the number of victories one can achieve. Now 0-6, the Broncos lost the their Homecoming contest to Ball State 28-5. Dave Letterman had the Iast laugh over Tim Allen in this game and there certainly weren't very many WMU fans laughing after this one (the Broncos will finally have a losing season in the 1990s) concluded. When I covered Bronco sports from 1986- 91, the football team had many stars and many wins. Let's see there was Kevin Haverdink, Joel Smeenge, Terry Crews, Paul Hutchins, Sean Mulhearn, Mark Garalczyk, Willie Berrios. Tony Kimbrough, Tom Nutten, Paul ("the Mudder") Agema, the Boyko brothers and Mark Nabozny (can't forget a Delton football coach) just to name a few. This year, the cupboard is basically bare. The only player I know personally now is starting quarterback Tim Lester. Last winter, 1 attended, with Lester and former Bronco quarterback Jay McDonaugh. the Alannis Morrisette concert. I didn't think that Lester would want to talk about music following Saturday s somber showing so I skipped the press conference. Actually, I didn't want to talk much either, as most of my day was spent watching the beautiful colors around the field and the routines of lhe pom pon girls dun it was concentrating on the gridiron game. Some say that you can never go back or thal you shouldn't live too much in the past. Let me tell you. when you're getting old and you need some inspiration, sometimes living the past and going to a Homecoming is the best medicine that you can take. Remember what Bob Dylan said: "Forever Young." Thanks for the beautiful Saturday in Bronco Land John, Kathy, Jim McCurdy, Jamie Taylor and others. I just hope that next year the game's score will be a little bit more favorable. And for all of you out there who are wondering if you should take part in your own Homecoming plans: Just Do It. •A Bulldog Netter: Hastings High graduate Sarah Johnston is playing tennis at Ferris State University. Johnston, a junior, has a 3-0 singles record with two triumphs at No. 6 and one victory at No. 4. The Bulldogs opened the year with a 6-0 mark in the league and a 7-0 record overall. Sarah is the daughter of John and Diana Johnston •Bush Wins on Track: Hastings' Joe Bush earned $15,000 for his Sept. 21 Main Event victory at Columbus (Ohio) Motor Speedway. Bush received lace-race threats from Fred Campbell and John Doering Jr., but was able to hold onto the win. “The car was really good and strong all weekend long," Bush said. "I saw those guys in my mirror and had to push the car hard." •A Successful Paige: Lake wood High's No. I singles player Paige Foley has a 20-1 record this season with her only loss coming to a top-ranked team from a ranked player from Okemos. Talk to you soon. SiQRlKG Jamie James (20) attempts to breakaway from the grasp of a Northview defender in O-K White action last week. (Photo provided) Hastings might just be ready to give EGR a tussle It's homecoming week at Hastings High and right now the Saxons are putting the finishing touches on their game plans for Friday's battle with East Grand Rapids. Sure, East is good but they can be beaten Look the Pioneers come here with a 3-2 overall record and are 3-1 in the O-K White Conference. A week ago. EGR rolled to a 34-12 win over Wyoming Park. The man to stop is Eric Griffen, who ran for 128 yards and scored three times versus the Vikings. Meanwhile, some good news is coming out of Saxonville. Linebacker Chad Howes and lineman Justin Waters are expected to return. Lineman Jason McCabe could also see part-time, so Hastings' arsenal has improved drastically in a one week span. Ed Youngs now has the Barry County lead in tackles and appears determined not to give it up. Predictions: Saxons 24, Pioneers 21. Dansville at Maple Valley (4-1, 2-1 in the SMAA) I know that lhe Lions aren't happy about last week's 14-0 loss to Olivet. It shouldn't have happened and it certainly wont happen two weeks in a row. Plus this is Maple Valley's homecoming. If you want to spoil a party, lose a homecoming game. Two keys to. the Lions arsenal are quarterback TreMpT Wawiemia and receiver Joel MittclMaedUChe tandem has connected seven times in wfbc 137 yards. A balanced offense certainly helps victory's chances. Prediction; Maple Valley 35. Dansville 0. Mattawan at Delton (3-2, 2-2) A few weeks ago, I bragged about how Delton's Panthers were the "real deal." After last week's 47-7 loss lo Battle Creek Pennfield. I still feel that they are a good team, but they need to get a whole lot better. A win over Mattawan would be a nice place to start and Scooter the quarterback thinks it can happen. Mattawan beat G-A 14-6 last Friday, so it won't be any cakewalk. If the Panthers are to win. plenty of Scooter's pals will have to step up. They will. Prediction: Delton 21, Mattawan 17. Lake wood (3-2, 2-1 in Capital Circui*) at Northwest One thing is for sure. Lakewood will not find Northwest to be in the same class as Lumen Christi. Another thing is not so sure, how will Coach Ted Hollern's Vikings bounce back? Northwest is no cream puff. The Mounties (love the nickname) won over Lansing Catholic 35-14 last Friday. Still, if I had to put money on a battle between Mounties and Vikings, my bloodlines tell me to go with the Vikings. Prediction: Lake wood 17, (Mighty) Mounties 14. Middleville (3-3, 3-1 in the O-K Blue) at Hamilton (2-3, 1-3) One point divides Middleville from first place in the conference. Hamilton may be 2­ 3, but whenever you have a coach as good as Terry Stehle you're always going to be in the ball game. The Hawkeyes lost 26-23 to Godwin Heights last week. Hamilton's ground assault is always potent and if Middleville can stop it. first place could be even closer. For the Trojans, quarterback Kevin Doyle, defensive standout Steve Lehman and receiver Nathan Pranger are part of a punishing and skillful squad. P.S.: Put those two qualities together and you have a title challenger. Prediction: Middleville 24, Hamilton 19. Northview wins in White over Hastings With touchdowns in each of lhe first three quarters. Northview beat Hastings 21-0 last Friday in an O-K White gridiron matchup at Northview. Joey Leifbrower scored on runs of 15 and 27 yards and Eric Goldsmith tallied one from 35 yards for the Wildcats. Jacob Miller had 51 yards on 16 attempts and Jamie James gained 46 yards on 16 attempts for the Saxons. Hastings totaled 136 yards on the ground. Quarterback Joey Lyons was 2-of-8 for 33 yards with receiver catching both of the completed aenals. Hastings collected 12 first downs in the game and were penalized seven times for 55 yards. Homecoming is this week for lhe Saxons with the Friday opponent being the East Grand Rapids Pioneers. Saxon runner Rocky Wager finds himself surrounded by red in last Friday's battle With Northview (Photo provided) points in the fourth quarter, but were stopped twice on drives that ended inside the 30 yard line. The Delton Panthers also were intercepted once and fumbled on two other occasions. "The turnovers were costly," Delton Coach Rob Heethuis said, (and) they (Pennfield) just continued to stop us." RUSHING Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 52-548 Scott Haas (Delton) 45-393 Nick Morrow (Delton) 32-363 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 73-340 Chris Gonser (M. Valley) 33-316 J. Thompson (M. Valley) 41-287 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 30-245 Jamie James (Hastings) 55-215 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 23-200 John Bauer (Lakewood) 23-176 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 26-157 Brady Simpson (M. Valley) 25-153 Josh Richie (Hastings) 17-78 Miso Glavan (Mrddievite) 16-75 Ell Villanueva (Lakewood) 15-73 Kyle Hughes (Maple Valley) 6-63 Scott Rooks (Maple Valey) 5-33 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 1-31 Dave Liu (Middleville) 5-25 PASSING Scott Haas (Dalton) 15-30-440 T. WaMamia (M. Valey) 16-44-196 Kayin Doyle (MlddMa) 11-20-157 A. Peabody (Lakewood) 11-18-148 Joey Lyons (Hastings) 10-37-108 RECEIVING Paul Finney (Delton) 7-229 Joel Mlttelstaedt (M. Valley) 7-137 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 7-78 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 3-59 Nate Pranger (Middleville) 3-49 Andy Flnkbeiner (Middlevine) 5-48 Kenn Cross (Hastings) 3-46 Jamie James (Hastings) 3-24 Josh Thome (Maple Valey) 2-21 Travis VanAMine (Maple Valey) 2-20 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 1-17 Cory Schut (Middleville) 4-17 Travis VanAMine (M. Valley) 1-15 Jerrid Velte (Hastings) 1 -8 Brady Simpson (Maple Valey) 2-8 Andy Patrick (Maple Valey) 2-5 Chris Gonser (Maple Valey) 1 -5 TACKLES Ed Youngs (Hastings) 61 Lucus Willcutt (Mapte Valley) 58 Chad Stopher (Delton) 56 Scott Haas (Delton) 55 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 51 Andy Patrick (Maple Valey) 48 Dustin Green (Delton) 46 Chad Coenen (Hastings) 40 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 40 Ron Spurgis (Lakewood) 39 Kyie Hughes (Maple Valley)33 Ryan Klahn (Lakewood) 30 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 30 Charlie Everitt (Lakewood) 29 Eric Goldsmith (Delton) 27 Chris Marlow (Delton) 26 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 21 Greg Shook (Maple Valey) 21 Trent Harvey (Maple Valey) 21 Jim Mitchell (Maple Valley) 20 Pat Lowe (Mapte Valley) 19 Chris Goose. (Maple Valey) 19 Eric Carlson (Hastings) 15 T. Wawiemia (Maple Valey) 14 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 13 Brady Simpson (Maple Valey) 12 Lucas Ftory (Maple Valley) 10 Middleville's Nate Pranger (80) looks for additional yards after a catch in last Friday's win over Coopersville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Panthers’ battle won by Pennfield 47-7! Pennfiekl showed that it was worthy of its ranking, while Delton sputtered in its attempt to find lhe endzone during a 47-7 football game in Battle Creek last Fnday. Pennfield, 5-0 overall and No. 10 in Class B. scored points in every quarter, including three touchdowns in the third. Delton, now 3-2 overall, tallied its seven Scott Haas (Delton) 73 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 54 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 36 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 31 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 30 Paul Finney (Delton) 30 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 24 Ell Villanueva (Lakewood) 20 Brady Simpson (Maple Valey) 19 Josh Ryno (Delton) 18 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 18 David Uu (Middleville) 14 Joel Mlttelstaedt (Maple Valey) 14 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 12 Nick Morrow (Delton) 12 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 12 Andy Flnkbeiner (Middleville) 12 Travis VanAMine(Mapie Valey) 12 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 10 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 10 Josh Richie (Hastings) 8 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 8 Spencer Romp (Middleville) 6 Jamie James (Hastings) 6 Rob Tack (Delton) 6 Nathan Pranger (Middleville) 6 Pennfield was in control 19-0 at the half and then added 28 more lo its score in the final two quarters Quarterback Scott Haas scored Delton's only points with a 44-yard run in the final quarter and an extra point. Delton totaled 209 yards of offense in the contest with 176 of those coming on the ground. Haas led the team with 81 rushing yards on 11 attempts. On defense. Haas racked up 10 tackles and Dustin Green added 8 bonecrushers. The Panthers will be at home this Friday to lake on Mattawan. INTERCEPTIONS Scott Haas (Delton) 3 Travis VanAMine (Mapte Valley) 3 Josh Thome (Mapte Valley) 2 Steve Aldrich (Lakewood) 1 Jason Thompson (Maple Valey) 1 Paul Finney (Delton) 1 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 1 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 1 Andy Patrick (Maple Valey) 1 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 1 Nathan Pranger (Middleville) 1 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valey) 1 Andy Peabody (Middleville) 1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1996 — Page 11 Saxon golfers host league match, Middleville, Delton gain triumphs The Saxon golf team is now preparing for Friday's regionals after concluding its regular season last week. Hastings took on Forest Hills Nonhem on Oct. I and both teams carded scores of 170. Jon Lawrence paced the Saxons with a 39. Mike Krueger and Don Smith had rounds of 43 and Jason Fuller scored a 45 The following day. Hastings' hosted a makeup tournament at the Hastings Country Club against East Grand Rapids and Hudsonville. EGR won the three-team event with a 158. Hastings had a 164 and Hudsonville scored a 169 Lawrence again topped the squad with a 40, Fuller and Adam Gee both carded 41s and Steven Obrciter had a round of 42. Friday's regional will be held at Cedar Springs. Middleville golf The Trojans* golf team defeated Maple Valley 6-2 in a match play contest on Oct. 3. Winning points for Middleville were Adam Seifert. Josh Sturm. Matt Pullen. Dorn Ronchelti. Mike Stein and Josh Lancaster. Kevin Conkcy and Nick Blakely both scored points for the Lions. The win raised Middleville's season record to 17-3. the second best winning percentage in school history. Last Saturday. Coach Bernie Weller's team took part in the O-K Blue Tournament, finishing fourth with a 346 score. Rogers won the event with a 329. Josh Stunn won medalist honors carding a 77. Alex Middleton shot an 88. Josh Lancaster fired an 89 and Dorn Ronchetti and Malt Pullen each scored 92s. Middleville was second to Rogers in lhe final conference standings. It was the fourth straight year the Trojans took second in lhe O-K Blue Delton wini dual The Delton Panthers won first place honors at a golf tournament in Battle Creek on Tuesday afternoon. Delton carded a score of 183 to beat Pennfield's 188, Constantine's 199 and Bellevue's 209. The event was played at the Marywood Golf Club. Mike Kammeraad, of Delton, was the match medalist with a score of 41. Other Panther scores included Don Heckman's 46, Scott Hovanec's 48 and Jeremy Emsbergefs 48. Pennfield was paced by Justin Katz* 43 and Bellevue got scores of 47 from Derrick Mellen and Eric Hollister. Tracking Maple Valley The Lions might have dropped out of this week's prep golf poll, but don't discount them from making some news this Friday at regionals. The Lions will be competing Friday at regional action in Byron Center. The event will take place at the Willow Brook Golf Course. Maple Valley is led by Brent Braden. Robb Rosin. Nick Waara, Matt Knoll and Kevin Conkey. Hastings’ Jon Lawrence drives a shot towards the green last Wednesday at the Hastings Country Club. Saxon swinger Jason Fuller shows solid form on a drive made at last weeks OK White match In Hastings. Middleville's Adam Seifert aims an iron at the hole during Middleville's intra­ squad event on Tuesday at Yankee Springs. ' - LEGAL NOTICS OF MOffTCLAOK FCMKCLOMNK SALE Default hot occurred in lhe conditions of o mortgoge mode by DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. INC., o Michigan corporation (the "Mortgagor**). to the COUNTY Of BARRY. STATE Of MICHIGAN, (the AAortgogee' having its principal office ot 220 West Stole Street. Hostings Michigan 49058. doted February 26. 19H . and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds far Sorry County. Michigan on March 25. 1908 in Liber 464. Pages 26. 77 and 77-A (the 'Mortgage ) By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortage due and payable forthwith. As of the dote of this Notice there is claimed t > be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen and 93/100 Dollars ($395,813.93). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted »o recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in the Mortgage and the statute >n such cose mode and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, os provided in the Mortgage and all lege' costs, charges and expenses, including the at*. .-ney fee allowed by low. and oil taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged oremiseo at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east en­ trance of the lorry County Courthouse located in City of Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. October 24. 1996. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated In the Township of Barry. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and ore described as follows A parcel of land in the Southeast 1Z4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as a strip of land 166 feet in width, being 33 feet on lhe Easterly side and 133 feet on the Westerly side of the centerline of the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway as formerly located over and across the Northeast 1 /4 of lhe Southeast I /4 of said Section 6. said strip of lond being S28 feet in length, more or less, measured along the centerline of said main track in a Southerly direction from the centerline of Maple Street os laid out in the original town plot of Delton to a point which is 240 feet, more or less. Northerly of the Eost line of Grove Street measured along the centerline of said main track, containing an area of *. .91 acres, more or less, and being land deeded heretofore to the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Soginaw Railway by two deeds recorded in Liber 50 of Deeds, page 400. and in Liber 57 of Deeds, page 62. Barry County. Records. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, excep­ ting. however, the following parcels of land, towH: Excepted Parcel No. I Starting at the Northeast comer of the above described land thence Westerly along the centerline of Maple Street 75 feet, thence Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly line ol the above described land. 100 feet, thence Southeasterly to a point 69 feet Westerly parallel with Maple Street from the Easterly line of the above described land and being 120 feet South of the place of beginning of this excepted parcel thence Easterly 69 feet parallel with Maple Street to the Easterly Ime of said above described land. Nr-** u— th* Easterly !»•»* nt said above described land. 120 feet to the place of bpginning of this excepted parcel. Excepted Parcel No. 2: Also excepting the Southerly 149 feet of the land first above described. * —- * rorcei . -i rso. J. cxcepvea A parcel of land which is part of the old Chicago. Kalamazoo and Soginaw Railway right of way in -♦ - paar I - or —1 — L. j - J —as - Xwmnws. ,11 - . ■Beginning ■ <- me L/eivon. oescrioea at the Northeast comer of Lot 77 of the Plot of De'.ton. thence South 89 degrees Eost 40.00 feet; Kience South 23 degrees 52 minutes West 95.00 foot: thence North 09 degrees West 30.35 foot; thence Northeasterly along the Easterly side of said Lot 27. also on the curving right of way of said railrood. a distance of 91.65 foot: the groat chord of sold curve boars North 13 degrees 15 minutes East for 91.65 feet, to the point of beginning of this excepted porcel. Excepted Parcel 4: A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1Z4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast comer of a pored of land In the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, described as follows: A strip of land 166 feet in width being 33 feet on the Easterly side and 133 foot on the Westerly side of the centerline of the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Soginaw Railway as formerly located over and across the Northeast 1/4 ol the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 6, said strip of land being 528 feet in length, more or less, measured along the centerline of sold main track in a Southerly direc­ tion from the centerline of Maple Street os laid out in the original Town Plat of Delton containing about 1.91 acres of land, thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes West along the centerline of Maple Street as laid out in the Original Plat of Dolton. 75.00 foot, thence Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly lino of the above described land and along the arc of a 3 degree curve to the right chord bear­ ing South 19 degrees 6 minutes 35 seconds West 34.70 foot to the Southerly right ol way of Said Maple Street and the place of beginning, thence continuing Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly iine or mo uuuvo oescrtDoa lana ana otong mo arc of a 3 degree curve to the right, chord boaring South 16 dogrues 33 minutes 30 seconds West 65 JO feet, thence Nonh 11 degrees 22 minutes 25 seconds East 63.95 foot to a point on the Southerly right of way of sold Maple Street, said point being North 89 degrees 20 minutes West 6.00 feet from the place of beginning, thence South 89 degrees 00 minutes Eost 6.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to existing highways, easements, and rights-of-way of record: together with all the tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the dote of sole Dated: September 26. 1996 THE COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS 8 JUDO LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 2489 (616)752-2000 (10/17) Sturm was selected for the second straight campaign to the all-conference team. His average for the season was 40.3. Freshman Adam Seifert was an honorable mention pick with a 42.25 average. Maple Valley's Matt Knoll shows his putting stroke at a recent SMAA jamboree at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course. HYAA Footfall News The fifth and sixth grade Wolverines defeated Pennfield 31-6 last Saturday with the offensive line of Brian Baird. Broc Reaser. Ricky Filing. Brian Donnini and John Demine oj.'eamg the holes. Dustin Bowman ran for four touchdowns and Micky Ray ran in one. Tom Rouse caught a long pass and Cody Reid ran in an extra point. The defense played well, getting efforts from Craig Schantz, Brad Kidder, Chris Hoaglin, Matt Gibbons. Joel Gibbons. Jerry Edmonds. Nick Wright, Caleb Case. Joey Aspinall, BJ. Buehler, Robert Fields and Drew Bowman. Basically the whole team contributed to the win. Coldwater 13 Bad Bombers 0 Good offensive plays were turned in by Daniel Blair, Josh Bailey and Heath Vanbelkum. Derrick Burandt, Blaise Stanhope and Nate Selby kept the game close with solid defense. Pennfield 28 Bulldogs 0 The Bulldogs could not convert. However. Aaron Snider did come up with a fumble recovery. 3rd and 4th grade Sturgis 20 Rockers 6 The Rockers’ score came from Brandon Johnson. Other key plays were turned in by Devan Huisman. Kenny Cains, Corey Fueri, Andrew Dragoo, Clayton Smith. Joel Matthews and Brad Mead. 7th grade Panthers 12 Coldwater 0 Touchdowns were scored by Ted Greenfield and Joe Shaeffer. The Panthers also made four interceptions with Zach Fulmer making two and Mike Case and Dan Slaughter each making one pick. State of Nondiscrimination Barry County Telephone Company is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Electrification Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organizations’ programs or activities. The person responsible for coordinating this organization's non­ discrimination compliance is Robert E. Fisher, General Manager. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/ or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250; or the Administra­ tor, Rural Electrification Administration, Washington, D.C. 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimina­ tion. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. Hastings Coed Softball W-L Team Olde Towne Tavern fl................................... 3-2 Jarman Construction........................................ 3-2 Olde Towne Tavern f3................................... 5-0 Hastings Mutual................................................ 3-2 Law A Disorder................................................ 1-4 Olde Towne Tavern 12................................... 0-5 Game Results — Jarman Construction 8. Olde Towne Tavern fl 6; Hastings Mutual 23, Olde Towne Tavern f2. 12; Olde Towne Tavern f3 10, Law A Disorder 7. - ... . ■ ' Volleyball SCORES _________ ______ _ ___ Hartings YMCA Co-Ed Volleyball Team W-L TVC............-..................................-................ 15-0 Borneo Industries.......................................... 12-3 Dig IL................................................................. IM Hastings Manufacturing................................. 6-9 FlexFab...................................................... ......6-9 Burkey Sales and Services........................... 4-11 Hastings Sanitary...........................................0-18 YMCA Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Women’s Volleyball A I ~~g~*............................................... W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle..................................... 18-0 CJ Properties................................................... 15-3 Leafwood Lumber............................................ 6-6 McConnells Drill Team................................. 6-6 ICS Travel...........................................................&9 Hastings Burial Vault.................................. ..0-12 Mainstreet Savings Bank.......... ?..................0-15 B League Ray James Electric.......................................... 15-0 Goodenough Goodies..................................... 10-5 Ranger Tool and Die........................................ 9-6 Tope/Gilbert PLC............................................. 8-7 Woodmanse Sawmill..................................... 8-10 Title Office......................................................... 7-8 Snider Satellites.............................................. 4-11 Back? Construction........................................ 4-11 FlexFab.............................................................. 4-14 �Page 12 - The HastlnOs Banner Thursday, October 10, 1996 win two mo Hastings out-shot Northvi woo a O-K White soccer m Monday night at Northview Scoring goals for Hastings King and Sam Stafford with tw has 11 scores oo the season, w has made 10 goals. Saxon Coach Doug Mepham 1 came out a bet slow, but made a strong effort in the second hal The playen weren't ready an was... it was as simple as tha said. 'I asked them al halftime w plan on playing like they can. In half, they began to control the b eventually finished with 25 shoo The win put Hastings' season 4 overall and 7-4 in lhe O-K W Panther Coach Gary Harrington diagrams a play for his team during a time out. (Photo by Perry Hardin) over Hudsonville last Thursday soccer action. The Saxons came out quic Stafford's breakaway goal in the minutes of the game. Ed vanderMolen sent a peas to B Delton drops first in KVA After starting off its conference season with two victories, the Delton Panthers ran into a formidable foe on Tuesday night. Kalamazoo Valley Association member Kalamazoo Christian, searching for its first league win (4-5, 1-2), came to Delton and found that victory with relative ease. The final score: Kalamazoo Christian 49. Delton 15. "Our guards couldn't get out of their pressure and were off-balance all evening." Delton Coach Gary Harrington said. "We have to keep plugging away." The next chance to do so will be tonight when Harrington's team travels to Kalamazoo Hackett. her 12 points during Tuesdays KVA Senior Crystal Miller scored 11 of Delton's 15 points, including 6 points in the fourth quarter. She also made two 3-pointers, one each in the first and the fourth quarters. Other Panther points came from Nicole will have "Seniors Night" tonigh with Wyoming Part. Sam Stafford and Larry Bailey their eighth goals of the season in Schmidt (2). Kim Cole (1) rad HoUy Su<> (I). Kalamazoo Christian led 25-3 at half and held a commanding 39-8 edge after three quarters. The Crusaders used both quickness and depth lo limit the Panthers offensively Lady Trojan Stats Jennie Doyle currently leads Middleville in scoring with an 11.4 norm, while Katie Weaver is second on lhe team at 8.8 points per game. Doyle has made 42 percent of her shot attempts (41-of-99). Jenna Shook leads the team al 42 percent (16-of-38). Tracy Schondelmayer tops the Lady Trojans in two categories: rebounding (51 total) and assists (a 4.2 average). Shook is second in rebounding (32 total) and Doyle is second in assists (2.6 norm). Middleville hosts Rogen tonight in O-K Blue hoop action. comer kick for lhe second score fo and Gold. Hastings had 15 shots to Hudson Mepham said lhe ending the regu on a high note is important for his team. one more god to the second half. Lake JVs win thrille over Northview Mike Puraell ran for two touchdow Luke Warner threw for two others in junior vanity football win for Hastin Thursday over Northview. Puraell finished the game with 189 including scores from 1 yard oa two Puraell also scored a 2-point convers the Saxons. Warner ran four times far 25 yard jrew passes of 12 and 57 yards lo re Shane Slaughter. Warner also tallied point conversion. The Saxons, as a team, had 241 ra yards and 310 yards total offense. The are averaging 29 points and 320 yard game. Andy Keller had nine tackles. Bobby 14, Mike Nystrom 8 and Kenny Thomp made 7 booecrashcra. Foor of Keller’s s were for losses Ryan Hawtaker contributed with a fumble recovery, w Warner and Nystrom had interceptio Warner's pick came in the endzone w eight seconds to play in the game. Morgan’s hoop Distinguished Hastings High Servers spent four hours taking orders and fixing Celebrity up Big Boy food choices Tuesday night at the Hastings restaurant. All tips were given to Hastings High's athletic department as were 10 percent of Big Boy's total Server Night sales lor the day. Here, on left, cheerleading coaches Jennifer Temby and Amy Hubbell show their cheer and serving techniques along with basketball coach Jeff Denny and Big Boy manager Lae Campbel. You are invited to a WHEN: Friday, October 11*4-7 p.m. ■ WHERE: Felpausch Parking Lot WHY: Come celebrate the big game and I support the Barry County United I I Way. The Felpausch associates will be sampling great tasting foods for the fall season. You’ll love them all!! AH we ask from you is to foin us and give a free will HOUSE PAYMENTS | for T 6 MONTHS ? __ wan teas thangave a Hastin minute to, play in the game junior vanity baskrrball team a 45-43 w over East Grand Rapids on On 1 The Saxons received contributions fro many players in the win. Amy Song scored 12 points. Erica Fulmer and Lea Pumford each had eight points. Till William grabbed 11 rebounds. Morgan dished out assists and Pumford had 5 steals. Blue is 6-0; Gold wins two Liz King scored 14 points in leading the eighth grade Blue team to a 32-25 win ove Pennfield last week in a hoop matchup and then won 52-11 over Plainwell on Tuesday night. The eighth grade Gold team also captured wins over Pennfield (43-14) and Plainwell (38-19). Balanced scoring was the key in the Plainwell contest, as lhe Gold got 9 from Katie Noteboom. 8 from Cathy Anderson Plus... S1OOO CASH REBATE CAM M UMD TOWARDS YOW DOWN RAYMDNT With the purchase of any new Single or Doublewide Home donation to support tke and 8 from Kailey Lyons. Kristen Wildren played good cover up defense and rebounded well and Jamie Howell used her hustle to make oo numerous occasions. Anderson followed that up with 10 and Noteboom tallied 8 in the Plainwell matchup. Noteboom also had 12 rebounds and Wildren grabbed 11 boards. The Gold team is now 4-2. King tossed in a team-high 16 points and Katie Welton scored 8 markers in the victory over Plainwell. Two shutouts scored by JV squad Barry County United Way! Offer good in Hanover Village & Thomapple ^2 Month* FI Lake Estates only ~*5»" Lot Rent Not valid with any other promotion. Out-scoring its opponents 13-0 last week, the junior vanity soccer team won two impressive contests On Oct. 8. the JV Saxons woo 5-0 over Northview. Cun Norris and Steve Storrs U** Battle Creek location only. "Luxury Living at Affordable Prices" each rcored two goals and Jerad Crump added the final tally. Cramp. Matt Bradley. Tim Russell snd Cun Norris all assisted on the Tour Prafaw 127 S. Michigan. Hastings 1-»0Q-567-46ti4 J goals. On Oct. 3 lhe team came up with an 8-0 victory against Hudsonville. Norris had three goals, Storrs two and Cramp. Bradley and Sean Foroer each added one goal. The defense played a huge factor in both games. Goalkeeper Dan Deming and fullbacks David Parker. Bill Kirby. Tim Russell. Sum McKelvey. Kyle Winkler and Cramp all were cogs in those efforts. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 10, 1996 — Page 13 Bowling SCORES: Moose Mixed Four R's 1454; Working On It 14; Gutter Gang 13; Sears and Service 12; Special K's 12: 9 and a Wiggle 12; Heads Out 1154; Odd Balls 10; Big O’s 10; Rocky 4 10; Late Com­ ers 954; GiDons Coast. 9; Get Lucky 854; Three Pomes 8; Tin Pins 8; Ramblers 654; Four Stars 454; Rosco s 3. High Games and Series Men - H Ser­ vice 198-510; W Lydy 176-503; J. Barnum 245-655; M. Zimmerman 204-533; D Tinkler 163-467; J. Service 207-518; B Ripley 212-539; M McKee 230-648; K. Meaney 177-491 Mens High Gaines — R Roush 198; S. Peabody 213; J. Bartimus 248; M Kasinsky 203; D Wilks 148; R. Hildenbrand 180 High Games and Series Women —M. Wilks 144-413; K. Zimmerman 132-377; R. Lydy 248; S. Keillor 127-347; E. Johnson 183-507. M Scars 168-4N) Womens High Games — R Brummel 158; S. Lewis 156; P. Arends 172; L. Barnum 184; P. Sexton 165; S. Sanborn 182; B. Faul 175; H. Service 163; D Service 164; B. Wilkins 172; B. Roush 168; S. Ripley 135. Tuesday Trios Late Bloomers 16-4; 3 Pomes Tack 14-6; Becky s Main St. 11-9; Taz Devil s 10-10; B & L Doll’s 8-12; Day by Day 8-12; Mills I anrting 7-13; Trouble 6-14. High Games and Series — B Bumford 159- 408; J Conger 158-443; K. Conger 167-468; S VanDenburg 192-522; M Eaton 179-488; D. Kelly 167-466; D. Seeber 160-411; K. Kermeen 166-354; K. Fay 156-438; S. Sebastian 213-574; B Moody 181-504; L. Potter 168-489 Wednesday P.M. Eye A Ent Specialists 17-3; H &. S Machine 14-6; Mills Landing 13-6; Lifestyles 12-8; Nashville Chiropractic 11-9; Mace's Phar­ macy 1056-936; Valley Realty 10-10; Misfits 9-11; Hair Care Center 856-1156; Friendly Home Panics 8-12: Varney’s Stables 6-14; Vacant 19 High Games and Series — L Elliston 194-532; B Blakely 172-496; Y. Markley 191-485; G. Otis 178-523; J. George 176-448; B. Norris 166-435; D. Seeber 171-480; C. Watson 158-413; J. Pettengil) 414; 158P Frederickson 155-415; R. Reichard 157-414; N. Halifax 139-368; L. Weyerman 128-380; M. Haywood 84-215; S. Pennington 182; J. Leo 123; B. Moore 152; B. Johnson 159. Bowlerettes Dorothy's Hair Styling 11-5; Carlton Center Excavating 11-5; Hecker Insurance 8-8; DJ. Electric 7-9; Kent Oil 610; Bennett Industries 5-11. Good Games and Series — B. Maker 158-444; M. Garber 166; R. Murphy 222-504; D Snyder 2)6571; K. Doster 116303; E Vanasse 162; D Coenen 186-455: H. Coenen 189-502; S Dunham 161; M. Andrus 150; E. Ulrich 167-454; B Hathaway 170; N. Goggins 141; T. Redman 125; S. Merrill 171-448; M. Dull 149-379; J. Pettengill 132; L. Elliston 225-556. Monday Mixers Deweys Auto Body 16-4. Kelleys Keglers 15-5; Girrbachs 1254-754; Green Chics 12-8; Michdob 11-9; Three Ponies Tack 10-10; Rowdie Giris 10-10; TM Lassies 9-10; Hartzler Tours 754-1254; Brians Tire 7-13; Hastings Bowl 5-15; Mr. Bruces 5-15. Good Games and Series — M. Hutchings 163; B Johnson 177; N. Thaler 151; S. VanDenbu g 192; S. Sebastian 200; B. Johnson 160; K. Keeler 170; C. Beckwith 168; M Meehan 162; L. Hoyt 154; J. Wig­ gins 142; S. Vandenberg 160; L. Friend 132; J. Carpenter 156; M. Wieland 171-499; D VanCampen 216513; M Snyder 198-538; B Davenport 187-472; F. Girrbach 187-465. 404; 157L. Watson 153-404; B Haves 175-492; S Sanborn 189; D. Seeber 156-433; T. Daniels 218; D. Bartimus 194-529; A Kerley 144; B. Dunn 128-359; S. Bacheldcr 162-454; D Staines 174; S. Snider 154-432; J. Hurless 161; B. Moody 256-602 Sunday Night Mixed Rednecks 15-5; Short n Sweet 14-6; Thunder Alky 13-7; S & S 1256-756; B.S.ers 12- 8; Q4B 1 154-854; D & N Mortgage 11-9; 2x4 11-9; Beginners Plus 1054-954; Diehards 10-10; Runarounds 9-11; Tasmaniac's 9-11; Bowling Buddies 856-11 56; Get Along Gang 8-12; Fearsome 4 7-13; Friends 7-13; Danger Zone 5-15. Womens High Games and Scries — S Sanborn 205-518; L. Falconer 170-485; N. Lambert 182-474; S. Snider 473; D. Seeber 167-447; L. Beyer 175-431; C Wikox 164-407; L. Barnum 177; K. Conley 171; M Martin 172; D. Snyder 165; M. Simpson 144; P. Eye 139; B. James 127. Mens High Games and Series - J. Bar num 242-667; A. Taylor 213-579; R Vonberg 224-549; G. Snyder 178-512; D Seeber 193-488; B Falconer 186-486; J. Jiks 178-477; C. Simpson 156-438; D Wordell 209; R. Conley 203; J. Dclaat 195; K. Ham mootree 192; B Barkhuff 189; K. Bushcc 188; V. Dezess 187; T. James 184; B. Miller 178; K. Beyer 200. Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 15-5; Consumers Concrete 13-7; Mostetler Graphics 12-8; Lockshop 11-9; Viking 10-10; Hastings Bowlers 10-10; Wood­ mansee Sawmill 9-11; Advanced Commercial Printing 9-11; Flexfab 9-11; Bye 2-18. Mens High Games & Series D. Wardell 199; H. Bowman 202-566; R. Reed 747-611; K. Phenix 183-508; S. Hyde 181; M. Christensen 185; G. Hause 198; D. Blakely 211-554. Womens High Games & Series B. O’Keefe 155; D. Sen Ke 201-487; G. Buchanan 180-502; K. Kuhlman 147; C. Reed 161; A. Roemer 152; J. Bryans 158. Rounds and Shaw finish first, Taylor second Led by Tim Rounds first place performance and Ryan Rude's third place showing Hastings boys cross country team won its first competition of the season last Wednesday against East Grand Rapids. The Saxons had a score of 24. while EGR finished with a 32. Rounds was first in 18:16. Rude third in 18:50. Ryan Willard fifth in 19:13, Michael McKeough seventh in 19:3) and Rob Dixon eighth in 19:38. Willard's time was a personal best. Hastings' girls team lost to EGR 21-39. Charissa Shaw took first for the Lady Saxons in 20:36. Laura Thomas was sixth in 22:32. Kristen Schlachter ninth in 23:39. Katie Wood was 11th in 23:48 and Andrea Dreyer crossed the finish line 13th in 24:52. Hastings raced at Johnson Park against Zeeland on Wednesday. Delton Double Dual The Panthers took on Mattawan and Kalamazoo Christian in cross country action at Delton on Tuesday In boys results, the Panthers lost two close ones, falling to Kalamazoo Christian 27-29 and to Mattawan 27-28. The girls had two runners and drew DNFs in both races. Zach Taylor had the second fastest time with a 16:45, Casey Louden was fifth in 16: 59 and Nino Fogaroli finished eighth in 17: 25. Angie Schiedel and Holly Davenport both represented Delton's girls team. 7th grade wins two The Gold and Blue came through again last week in seventh grade basketball action. The Blue basketball team defeated Pennfield 23-15 with Stephanie Courtright leading the way with 10 points and 6 steals. Kate Martisius pulled down 6 rebounds also for the Blue team. The Gold won 3623 over Pennfield as Elizabeth Nida lopped the squad with 19 points and Angie Eggers added 14 points. Tim Rounds (on left) and Charissa Shaw (in middle) both scored first places last Wednesday for the Saxons. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Thursday A.M. Valley Realty 17-7; Question Marks 168; LeHarves 168; Leftovers 15-9; Bosleys 1454-954; Lucky Shots 11-13; Varneys 956-1456; Hastings Bowl 7-17; Hummers 7- 17; Early Birds 7-9. Good Games and Series — S Sebastian 192- 551; L. Jackson 178-489; M. Atkinson 201-477; P Fisher 180-450; O. GiDons 153-411; I. Ruthruff 170-403; D. Collier 142-403; S. Canty 159-349; B Bodo 114-322; M. Bell 115-317; F Ruthruff 167; S. Sala? ar 157; V. Kincade 146; B. Estep 142; S. Musser 143; J. McKeough 146; A. Boniface 124; M. Stembrecher 122; S. Teunessen 116; T. Piper 119; K. Walker 116. Senior Citizens Brodock 13-7; Colvin 13-7; Kuempcl 13-7; Nash 1256-756; Jesick 12-8; Otis 11-9; Synder 10-10. Schlachter 10-10; Friend 10-10. Hall 10-10; Leachoe 10-10; Moocoulis 10-10; Woodmansee 9-11; Vrogindewey 8- 12; Brewer 5Mi-14Mi; Richardson 3-17. Good Games and Series Ladies — G. Pot­ ter 169-460; G. Baker 162-440; C. Sebastian 203-539. K. Colvin 159-454; Y. Markky 193- 473; S. Pennington 187-460; G. Olis 159- 466; P. Snyder 151-432; M Matson 170-433; A. Lethcoe 157-438; L Wellman 151-376; H Brace 108; M Kingsley 122; N. Moucoulis 130 Good Games and Series Men — R Schlachter 252-546; R Nash 171-481; F. Colvin 169-440; L Markley 169 W Maliekoote 158-441; W Brodock 192-529; R. Mason 178; C. Jesick 185-460; R. Phillips 195-514; A. Brewer 152; R Conley 143-386; J. Mercer 176496; D Hall 207-538; W Bir­ man 189-458. Thursday Angels Styles-R-Us 17-7; Hastings Bowl 15-9; Melaleuca Inc. 5-9; Mills Landing 14-10; Riverside Cemetery 135*-104. Red Dog-cues 12-12. NAPA Girls 12-12; Mitcher-T 11-13; Nashville Chiro 10-14. Outboard Inn 9-15; Edward D Jones 8-16. Atmosphere Annal 754-1654. Good Games and Series — P Arends 203 513; D Greenfield 161; C. Hurless 140-391; K Kuhlman 144. C McGinn 153-424; K Farr 165; S Greenfield 197; C. Guemscv 161; C. Curtis 147; M Winick 133; K Wimck 160-408; B Faul 197; P Fisher 179; J. Fisher 196507; S Gnnage 184-495. K Lcinaar 158-431; D McCollulm 190-535; F Ruthniff 187-528; G. Marsh a i£MO MEMBER FDIC Must apply and be approved Appbes to ail personal loans, installment loans except purchase money mortgages lines of credit. vanab*e home equity loans or student loans Interest charges will accrue ^om the date of the loan Not valid with any other otter Limited time otter ©OLD KENT BANK 1996 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 10, 1996 COURT NEWS: tence. which would give the parole board some discretion lo hold Staley until they felt he was ready to re-enter society. Circuit Judge James Fisher said "The court is left in a rather difficult position." because the Court of Appeals had not given any guidelines as to what they would find to be a proportionate sentence. However, he said the appeals court "didn't seem to feel lhe sen­ tence was way off lhe scale.” Fisher added "The reason for stalking laws is to prevent people like Mr Staley from be­ ing able lo carry out their threats "Mr. Staley needs to be separated from lhe rest of society for a long lime." Fisher con­ A Delton man convicted in Barry County's first stalking trial was re-sentenced to 15-25 years in prison, with credit for 1.010 days al­ ready served. The Michigan Court of Appeals had over­ turned the life sentence imposed by Judge Richard Shuster on Jerry Staley. 35. saying that the sentence was disproportionate to the crime committed. Prosecutor Dale Crowley told the court. "I don't sec anything in the updated pre-sen­ tence report thal changes my mind." Crow­ ley said Staley's "lengthy criminal history merits a lengthy prison term." He also called Staley, "a ticking time bomb who is a dan­ ger lo the victim and lo society." Amy Neville of lhe Attorney General's of­ fice. who represented Staley at the re-sen­ tencing, said when Shuster imposed the life sentence, he implied there was the availabil­ ity of parole in 15 years, but thal "in 99 per­ cent of cases, life means life." Staley has had six prison misconducts recorded, three of them for alcohol, but Neville added thal Staley is classified as a level 5 because of his escape from the Barry County Jail, which gives him limited op­ tions for programs to treat what she de­ scribed as a clear substance abuse problem Neville said that new guidelines are being considered, but the maximum being consid­ ered is 40-60 months in prison. She said stalking is considered an "E" felony, which is only one step up from the lowest level of felonies. She added thal stalking is not con­ sidered a high level felony because it is “punishing a threat." Neville added that while she could under­ stand concern because of Staley's "possible threats or behavior," she suggested giving a minimum sentence and a maximum sen­ cluded adding that he felt the recommenda­ tion of 15-25 years was "fair, reasonable and proportionate ." In other Circuit Court business Thursday: • Michael R Herp, 20. of 2905 S. Charl­ ton Park Road. Hastings, was granted youth­ ful trainee status. 12 months probation. 25 hours community service and $250 in costs payable by Dec. 31. Restitution will be or­ dered as directed by an amended probation or­ der. Herp had been charged with breaking and entering a vehicle lo steal over $5 in prop­ erty. larceny over $100 and attempted larceny over $100. Because of Herp's youthful trainee status, the final status of these charges is sealed from the public. If Herp successfully completes probation, any felony conviction will be expunged from his record. "I think you have a lot of potential.” Fisher told Herp. "That's why I'm granting you this privilege — and it is a privilege." • Richard W. Corey. 34. of Kentwood was inner CLASSIFIEDS |ihe Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 I <» Help Wanted Help Wanted DELIVERY DRIVER. To ACCOUNT SALES REP. To SO.OOQfyear ♦ benefits package! (Candy A Tob)! Company vehi­ cle! Western territory' Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOBUNE FEE 24/hr ♦ full benefits! (Vending Co)! Daily route! Training provided. Start now! 616-949-2424 JOBUNE FEE FREELANCE WRITER/ PHOTOGRAPHY. To 25/hr. Many types! Some in home posi­ tions! Entry/skilled level! 616-949-2424 JOBUNE FEE HELP WANTED: Baggage handler positions available. $550 to start. Full time with benefits. All employees drug tested. Call Aviation Ground Services at Kent County Interna­ tional Airport, 616-956-0924 or send resume to AGS at 5500 44th Street S£^ Grand Rapids, MI. 49512__________________ HELP WANTED: Cooks and waitresses, part time or full time. Experience preferred, but not neccessary, we will train. Apply in person at Bob's Grill and Restaurant, 139 E. Court St. Hastings, Mi._______________ KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR. Create/ produce college publications including specifications for all forms of printing', supervise student workers. Required: Associate degree or equivalent experience w/computer graphics programs (DOS or MAC­ based); knowledge of graphics programs and Microsoft Word; arVgraphic design background. Preferred: Experience in: writ­ ing; purchasing printing services; Pagemaker. Illustrator or Quark Express. Administra­ tive $27,958-$32,892. Posting doses 1017/96, 4 pm. Send cover leuer and resume to Admi­ nistrative Services Job >624. Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Batik Creek, Ml 49017-3397. An Equal Opportunity Employer/ Educator.___________________ NEEDED: 89 PEOPLE SERI­ OUSLY INTERESTED in losing 15-60 pounds before the holidays. Doctor recommended Diet Magic! 100% natural. 100% guaranteed. Call (303) 526-2851____________________ NOW HIRING DIRECT CARE STAFF. 20-30 hours a week. 3rd shift, 945-9613 or pick up an application al 1505 N. Church Sl, Hastings.________ POSITION OPEN: LIBRARY PAGE. Shelve books, assist library patrons find material*, open mail, maintain mag a? me files and label; shelf­ reading. database searching. Qualifications know Dewey Decimal System, concern for details, good interpersonal skills, PC computer experience. Hours: 15 per week, afternoons and evenings. No benefits. $4.75 per hour. Apply: Hastings Public Library by October 12. SOCIAL WORKER- Become part of an interdisciplinary team affirming life by giving suppor tive care to terminally ill patients and their families. BSW degree with experience; part time (20 hours per week); competitive wage. Contact Barry Communi­ ty Hospice. P O Box 308, 450 Meadow Run Dr, Hastings, Mi. 49058 . 616-948-8452. E.O.E CABLE/TELEPHONE INSTALLER. To 15/hr ♦ full benefits! Entry/skilled level! Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOBUNE FEE______________ CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Floor Style Products has an opening far an advertising and executive secretary position. Qualifications include; Quark, ab photo, corel draw, word perfect, and typing skills. Exper­ ience preferred, but not required. Please fax resume tc 616-945-4770 or send to 2780 Gun Lake Rd. Hastings, Mi 49058 EOE. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Freeport, MI EOE HELP WANTED: Babysitter in our Hastings Home. 2 to 3 mornings per week, from 4:30am to 11:00am for a 4 year old. Dad works days, mom works nights and needs some sleep. Must be a non-smoker and very reliable. References required and will be checked. $50 per week. Will be permanent for the right person. Call (616)948-0121.______________ FACTORY/TRAINEE. To 15/hr ♦ full benefits! (Major plant) (2) shifts! Start now! 616-949-2424 JOBUNE FEE II (titled WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948-4094.____________ WANTED: To talk to owner at 721 N. Michigan Ave. AppartmenL Call 948-0041. ( ihhiiiiiihi\ \oitce\ Kt III NEED INSIDE STORAGE? Boats, motorhomes, autos, motorcycles. Located in Middle­ ville. Call 616-365-0583 ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, oo huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, win relocate free if necessary. No payment until October 15th. 19BB1 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. I oi Salt \i(f"iin>n\t 1988 FORD F-250 4x4, XLT Uria. Air. Cmia, Till, 75,000 milei S 10,500 OBO. Call 948-2964___________________ 1*90 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 5 speed, air conditionmg, standard cab with canvas cover, running boards, runs great In excellent condition. Call 616-891-0536___________ 1994 ESCORT GT: A/C, PW, sunroof, PW mirror, cruise, mag wheels, size 5k. $7,000 852-1626. IhlMia S< / I It t \ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property'Debt consolidalioo•Turoed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast easy - CaU 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation._________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant CaU 945-9888. SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters Free estimates, call Steve’s Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave men^e. TRIM A ’PAPER BY CONGRATULATIONS MARUO. Interior painting, Auntie M wallpapering, and porches. Tull (aXa Dorothy Service) on year first 200 game, bowled service or sweat equity." 945-9712 or 1-800-270-7294 on Tuesday! x0003 ____________ 201____________ / <•< S<l/< BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE LIVING room outfit. Includes sofa, loveseal A chair “Brand New”. 2 weeks old! Must sell $275. 1-517-699-4148 BEDROOM OUTFIT INCLUDES 6 drawer dresser with mirror, 4 drawer chest beautiful headboard A Queen size Spine-o pedic mattress seL 2 months old. Coat $1,250 will sacrifice for $350. 1-517-676-6414_____________ ORIENTAL RUG 63"x91" hunter green, new $75. 795-2622___________________ Saltanal Ir/x $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. CaU American Publishers. 1-8C0-426-3026, ext 1400, 24 hn.______________________ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED NOW! $120 daily processing mail from your home for Nation­ al Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings. Application 1-617-455-1918 24 hrs._________________________ FANCY WHITE & GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath with mattress. 1 week old. cost $600 new, ncn Bee $250. 1-517-699-4148 MODELS WANTED: Between lhe ages of 7-23 lo model casual and formal wear during this year's 1996 Grand Rapids pageants. No experience necessary. Call 1-800-858-6003 Ext 3709___________________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC KING SIZE luxury firm mattress set with deluxe frame. 1 month old cost $1,325 new. Sacrifice $350. 1-517-699-2251 STEEL BUILDING SALES A construction. Huge profit poten­ tial Manufacturer selecting deal­ er in available markets. (303) 758-4135 Ext 6200 sentenced to probation after he pleaded no contest to assault with a dangerous weapon and guilty to misdemeanor stalking in September. Crowley said his office was recommending a sentence of five years probation and up lo one year in jail as part of an agreement for Corey’s pleas. Crowley said the agreement had been discussed with the victim, who felt the terms were good and was "anxious for this to come to an end." Corey's attorney, Frank Hillary, said Corey admits he did make an error in judg­ ment, but was not trying to minimize or ex­ plain tlie charges away. Hillary said. "Mr. Corey has spent two years clean and sober from alcohol and mari­ juana," adding that he had kept the same therapist at his own expense through three different programs. He also said that Corey was facing a one- to five-year sentence on a charge in Arizona. Fisher told Corey thal probation doesn't seem to have been very successful for Corey. He said stalking was a form of violence adding. "If people can’t feel secure in their home, they can't feel secure anywhere." "Apparently I have to gel a 2x4 and hit you over the head with it," said Fisher. Fisher sentenced Ccrey to five years pro­ bation. with the first 12 months in jail and credit for 71 days served, $500 in costs and $500 fines, a probation oversight fee and mental health or substance abuse counseling. He made Corey eligible for work release. • Ralph M. Elmer, 35, of 175 E. Carlton Center Road. Hastings, was sentenced to prison on a charge of assault with intent to commit sexual penetration A charge of sec­ ond degree criminal sexual conduct had been dropped in exchange for his plea in Septem­ ber. Crowley said be agreed with the probation department's recommendation of three to 10 years in prison. "1 think the recommendation is fair and appropriate given the seriousness of the offense and the impact to the 3-yearold victim and the victim's family," said Crowley. The victim's family requested that Fisher read into the record a letter they sent to him in which they said the victim is now afraid to play with her father and of any male adult. "Ralph has taught her in the worst way how to lose trust," fisher read. Elmer’s attorney, David Gilbert, criticized the probation department's recommendation, saying it exceeded the sentencing guidelines. Gilbert said Elmer had spent much of his life in foster care and "The only help he’d re­ ceive in the Michigan correction system as far as esc is tn the last year of his incarcera­ tion." He said be didn't think Elmer was men­ tally ill, but "missihg something in social skills, possibly of bouncing around foster care . ” Fisher told Elmer he agreed with some of the statements of the probation office as far as the impact on lhe victim's extended fam­ ily. "You’ve all but totally destroyed the family. They are living in fear of the day you are released," said fisher. fisher said, "There is little or no indica­ tion cf remorse" and "I wonder, as does lhe family, who will be your next victim when you are released." Fisher followed the recommendation of 3­ 10 years in prison, with credit for 30 days served. He said he was willing to depart from the sentencing guidelines because he believed the guidelines failed to take into account the impact on the victim's family, the negative impact on the child's development, lhe fami­ ly's living in fear, the fact that Elmer was al­ lowed to plead guilty to a lesser charge when the facts seemed to indicated a case of first degree criminal sexual conduct, the lack of remorse on Elmer's part and his apparent "ill will" toward the victim's family. He concluded by saying the sentencing guidelines, "grossly understates the impact of lhe defendant's conduct" • Trevor A. Eaton, 17, of 1009 Green­ wood, Middleville, was given youthful trainee status as well as probation. He had been charged with five counts of stealing or retaining without consent a financial transac­ tion device. Because of his youthful trainee status. any final plea or conviction is sealed from the public. McNeil said, "I find this individual has a serious maturity problem." saying that for Eaton to be "smirking when he's walking in facing a four-year felony and a $2,000 fine, it’s either nerves or a maturity problem." Eaton's attorney, David Kuzava, said he knows Eaton and "11 surprises me he's done what he's done." He said Eaton "knows he has a tremendous opportunity." with youth­ ful trainee status Kuzava added Eaton has made full restitution to one of the victims and attempted to make restitution to the other. Eaton told the court. "I do believe 1 did something wrong and I wish I wouldn't have." Fisher imposed a sentence of two years probation in addition to the youthful trainee status. Under youthful trainee status, if Eaton successfully completes probation, no record will be kept of a felony conviction. Fisher also ordered Eaton to spend the Thanksgiving holiday in jail, "so you get an idea of where you're going." He ordered restitution to be determined by the probation office, as well as imposing $250 in costs and a probation oversight fee. "You have every capability of doing that and there's no reason you shouldn't be suc­ cessful on probation," fisher said. • Sherry L. Arkwnght. 35. of Plainwell, was sentenced to continued probation for vi­ olating her probation by consuming alcohol McNeil said Arkwright "knew what she was looking at if she continued drinking. She is obviously a drug addict and an alco­ holic." adding that "she will do anything she can to beat the system." in asking for a prison sentence. Arkwright's attorney, Thomas Dutcher, told lhe court "with respect lo the latest im­ paired driving, she again was fleeing a con­ frontational situation with an ex-boyfriend." He said Arkwright had only moved to an­ other spot in a parking lot and had not got­ ten on lhe road at all. He said Arkwright is "trying to hard to make changes and 1 realize she's had some re­ lapses," but relapses "are common with this serious a problem." Fisher told Arkwright, "To be honest with you, when 1 first read this report I thought I should just send you to prison." In telling her thal this summer she has had one use of cocaine and two drunk driving offenses doc­ umented. "How does that indicate you've been making progress? Il doesn't appear to me you've learned anything." fisher imposed a continued probation for five years and was planning to have her serve Thursday through Sunday in jail, but was asked by Dutcher to postpone the sentence until late Friday, because she had to be in court in Kalamazoo for a hearing on her driver's license. Fisher then changed the jail time to the next five weekends in jail, telling her, "I'm sick and tired of working around your schedule because of things you do to yourself." • Keith F Hill, 34. of 413 R Walnut St.. Hastings, pleaded not guilty to a charge of violating his probation. He was released on a $2,000 personal recognizance bond and scheduled for an Oct. 18 bearing. • Tina M. Billings, 19, of 323 W. Apple St.. Hastings, had sentencing delayed until Oct. 2. 1997. She was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and attempted as­ sault with a dangerous weapon. Until her sentencing, she was directed lo undergo mental health counseling and com­ plete her G.E.D. or other schooling as di­ rected by the probation department • Van A. Stauffer, 31, of 3805 Gun Lake Road. Hastings, was sentenced on a charge of third offense drunk driving. Crowley recommended one year in jail, but Stauffer's attorney. Timothy Tromp, asked for leniency saying. "He's got to get (an alcohol problem) under control. Mr. Stauffer is the kind of person we would ben­ efit from having in our society." fisher told Stauffer, "You look to me like a pretty decent person and it disturbs me you're standing here in front of me." He told Stauffer he was a threat lo other people in society and "1 don’t know what it will take to convince you to give up alcohol." He sentenced Stauffer to three years proba­ tion. with the first 12 months in jail and credit for 31 days served. Stauffer was also directed to pay $500 in costs, $500 in fines, a probation oversight fee, participate in men­ tal health or substance abuse counseling as directed by his probation agent and made eli­ gible for community service in lieu of his fines and costs. Jail inmate charged in escape try HASTINGS — A Barry County Jail inmate has been charged with attempting to scape. Sheriffs deputies said James B. Evans, 20, had removed a steel plate used to cover a wall below a window and three rivets used to hold the plate from the wall were recovered from the floor. Jail officials said it was apparent someone had been digging mortar from around the block that had been covered by the plate and they found mortar dust on the floor around the window. They also found metal from a missing night light, a grab bar from a soap dish in the shower and a broken frame. Deputies said parts of the frame had worn edges and what appeared to be mortar dust. Deputies said Evans’ cell mate told them that when Evans first arrived, he said he was going to get out of jail and three other inmates said Evans told them he had to get out cf jail. Evans is scheduled for an Oct 16 preliminary exam on charges of attempted escape from jail and malicious destruction of property over $100. Woman held in domestic assault CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested a Lake Odessa woman on a charge of domestic assault after a car-tractor accident Oct 2. Deputies said shortly after the accident, one of the drivers* wives, Lori J. Keeler, 36, appeared in a second vehicle and began yelling obscenities and struck him in the face several times. Deputies said the other driver in the accident told them he saw the man being forced to the ground. Other witnesses confirmed the driver’s story, deputies said. Deputies said the man appeared intoxicated and could not remember even being in an accident until he was given details about it A breath test revealed a .18 blood alcohol level. He denied being assaulted by or assaulting his wife. Deputies said Keeler told them she had ran and hugged the man because she was upset that be had been in the accident. Deputies said she appeared intoxicated and told them she had drank eight beers. She denied assaulting the victim and her sister-in-law who had drove her to the accident scene agreed that no assault had occurred. Local man held in sex offense HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested a local man on two counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct Oct. 4. Police said Timmy D. Rosenberg. 30, had met the victim in town during the early morning of Sept. 29. The victim said they went to breakfast and left to take her home, but instead went to Rosenberg's home. The victim said he dragged her into the bedroom, where he assaulted her. She told police Rosenberg then rolled off and passed out. so she took the keys to his vehicle and went to her sister's Louse where she called police. Rosenberg told police during the initial investigation he didn’t remember any straggle or the victim asking him to stop. He claimed any sex between the two was consentual. Police said a friend of the victim gave them an answering machine tape, which contains several anguished and distraught messages from the victim. Police said they obtained a search warrant to enter Rosenberg’s house to execute the arrest as he would not come out and other family members refused to allow officers into the house to make the arrest. Burglary reported at True Value HASTINGS — City Police are investigating a burglary of the True Value Power Equipment store that occurred last weekend. Officers said an employee went into the store Monday morning to turn on the lights and as she went to lhe electrical boxes, she noticed several items laying in the aisle. She called in the manager and then noticed the door facing State Street smashed in. The break-in is thought to have occured between 9 p.m. Saturday night and 8 a.m. Monday morning. Officers said items taken included about five chain saws, a leaf blower, an unknown number of iguanas, a python, a couple of mice, several types of iguana foods and a spray that acts as a vitamin for the iguanas. The total value is estimated at roughly $3,000. Police believe there was more than one person involved and possibly more than two because of the volume of items taken. Hastings man cited in accident RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan Stale Police cited a Hastings man for drunk driving after a Monday afternoon accident. Troopers said Randolph D. Ellis. 32, was northbound on Airport Road, one-quarter mile north of M-37, when he failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the road to the right Troopers said Ellis entered a ditch and continued through the ditch. He tried to re-enter the roadway, continuing northbound until he struck a sign, where his vehicle became stuck. Troopers said Ellis traveled about 100 feet off the roadway before he collided with the sign. ' Troopers cited Ellis for drunk driving after a breath test registered a .20 blood alcohol level. Ellis also was cited for driving with a suspended license. Man not hurt seriously in crash ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A Kilinuuoo min wu not seriously injured after his car overturned several times. Michigan State Police troopers said Joe L. Turner. 29. was northbound on Norris Road, one-quarter mile south of Keller Road, when he approached a curve loo fast, running off the shoulder. Turner re-entered the road and crossed the center line. Troopers said Turner told them he overcorrected and ran off the roadway to the right and overturned several times. His vehicle came to rest in a field on the east side of the road. Turner was treated at Bronson Hospital. He was cited for hazardous driving. TTie Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. and drunk driving. ! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-10-17.pdf d31c14657390e3745f47f78e593f9402 PDF Text Text Annual chamber dinner planned Hope Twp. mulls zoning changes County athletes off to state See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBBART ; I 12/30/W Hastings fublK Library 121 S. Church St. 121S CHURCH St WStlNGS. <* 'KT C-3 ANNER Hastings, « Hastings, HI 4^50 49u58 Hastings THURSDAY. OCTOBER 17.1996 VOLUME 142. NO. 42 PRICE W News Briefs New houses on dirt roads debate topic Next travel Ahn's focus is on Africa . -Sooth rod Bate Africa," the •rente of Um yete» Kiwanu •World Trawl Sarte* liter will be item ■ 1 Friday al the Central School Au- dtortom in Hasting., Tad Butelter. who has appeared ba­ ton hi Hasting. for a travelogue pro­ gram, will be on hand to narrate Ur The movie will focw on die African coMmeu'r teener of high IwmraiM. terne jimgle. run-drenched plans. enchaateu furews and untamed ravafery of ■teal life in the poet poeraaervo. Tick*, far the travel fihncaa be pur­ chased at the door or from any Kiwa- Mood drive slated for Gun Lake area • The Berry County chapter of the American Red Crom ate the tkneral Mention of Vfaunt Club. - Gia Ltee Area, wilt tponaor a Mood drtae from I to 6:45 p-m. Monday. Oct 2B. M the Oun take Community Church on out Noonday Road. fed Croat officials ray they need blood of all types. Item who are at lean 17 yean old, weigh at lean 110 pounds, are in tearoaably good health and haven't donated within 56 deys of the drive date arc ehgtble to contribute. For ■ore information, call Marilyn Fiakbeiner ■ 795-9206 or the Rte Cross office in K.tengi at 945-3121 Arte Council The Tborcappte Ara Council of Barty County it taking applications for Board of Directors positions. Applicants need not be artists, but stated posit aa a strong treerest ate a wiHbfBesa to work on behalf of art ohjocGws. Individuals from throughout Barry County are cncosaaged to apply. The teller of application with a re­ sume containing background informa­ tion terted be sent to: Judy Tuttle, vice president. 215 W. Walnut St.. Hteiaga. Mich. 49058. Fall yard debris pickup to start City crews will pick up yard debris Barring Ntw. 1. > The day arks that residenu limit the debris to bio-degradable yard waste, white can be composted kt conjunction with topsoil that is salvaged ate recycled on city projects. The yard wane te stockpiled in windrows al the old tardfiU on West Sate Rote Residents are asked to limit the tire of brute placed for pickup to ad inches in diameter, the maximum size the brush chipper can handle. Also, residents aae raked not to me bags made of plastic or other coo-biodegradable imperial Residenu should place the material either wry near the curt in the parking lane or immediately behind the cub on the curt lawn Residenu arc asked not to place material in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might be a vision obstruction. The fall yard debris pickup usually takes about two weeks to complete It win start in the First Ward snd progress from there All material should be pm out just before Nov 1 More NEWS BRIEFS • Appear on Page 2 Work begins on Pennock Hospital parking lot Work is progressing on the new Pennock Hospital parking lot on West Green Street. The project was approved by the Hastings Planning Commission last month after nearty two years of debate. Residents had opposed the project, fearing that It would lead to continuing encroachment on the neighborhood. The Planning Commission approved the special use pennlt. but also passed a resolution declaring that this was the last Pennock project the commission would give support to. Hastings City Council nixes solid waste amendment by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council is on record as opposing the host rjrrement amendment for importing and exporting Barry County's solid waste, but its decision may not make any difference. Hastings Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield, a member of the Solid Waste Planning Committee, said Monday night he was told unofficially that the minimum nec­ essary 15 of the 21 municipalities in the county already have approved it and it now goes to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The host agreement amendment will allow solid waste to be imported by City Man­ agement, owner of the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill, from other counties and other midwestern stales. Il also will enable Browning Ferris Industries to export solid waste from the county to other sites. There are limits that have been placed on how much solid waste can be imported each day and how much area the landfill can take up, 48 total acres. But City Council members weren't im­ pressed with the agreement After having a workshop Sept. 23, they talked Monday night about their reservations. Councilwoman Evelyn Brower said, "It (importing solid waste and sending it else­ where) makes no financial sense to me what­ soever." Mansfield told her that approving both practices will have an effect on the market. "It creates a competitive environment," he said. "I have a problem with the agreement that's in place (more than the amendment)," said Councilman David J as perse He particularly didn't like the provision concerning damages that could leveled against the county, saying it was too easy. Mayor Frank Campbell said, "My under­ standing is that no matter what action we take the state and federal government will do whatever they want." Indeed. Mansfield said he was indirectly told that "they have the sufficient number to pass, but that was an informal piece of in­ formation." After the County Board of Commissioners approved the host agreement amendment forged by City Management and the Solid Waste Planning Committee, more than two- thirds of the 16 townships, four villages and the City of Hastings had to pass it before it could go on for DNR inspection. The council vote was 7-1 to reject the amendment, with Joseph Bleam absent. Councilwoman Minam White cast the lone dissenting vote. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Received appraisals for City Hall and the house immediately west, which will be put for sale because the city will move into a new facility where the MainStreet Savings Bank now stands. The Great Lakes Appraisal Co. appraised City Hall at $320,000 and the house and property to the west at $68,000. The city plans to sell them by bid process. J asperse suggested that council wait until just before the move to the MainStreet building, but City manager Howard Penrod said. "There are people in this town who would like to bid on the property right now." The city manager said the council can keep options open because they have the right to refuse any offer. The mailer has been tabled for now until more information can be obtained. • Approved a notice of intent to seek a community development block grant to work on phase two of the new industrial park and authorized a $75,000 local match for the grant. The council also authorized City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes to draw up papers for Hastings Plastics to buy a two-acre parcel in the industrial park for $7,000. Hastings Plastics plans to construct a 10,800-squarefoot building and create between 15 and 20 jobs. Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn said Hastings Plastics* plans make up 15 of the 32 new jobs promised in the industrial park in order to get a grant • Denied a request from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department to eliminate parking spaces on Court Street near the health department's driveway. Health depart­ ment officials said cars parking along Court Street serve as a traffic hazard because they obstruct motorists' view as they attempt to exit the parking lot there. Councilman Barry Wood said. It is rather treacherous to pull out onto Center Street. I would encourage Barry County to make that (street) one way." Penrod said, however. "Form our point of view, parking is at a premium in that area." The city will send the health department an explanation for its vote and perhaps sug­ gestions for alternatives. • Reappointed Andy Johnson and Pat Vaughan to five-year terms on the Officers' Compensation Commission. Johnson s term will end in the year 2000 and Vaughan's will end in 2001. • Adopted a health insurance plan from AFLAC for city employees. Penrod said AFLAC allows city employ­ ees to have a "cafeteria plan" with little added cost to the city and great benefit to the em­ ployees. City Clerk-Treasurer Ev Manshum added that the Village of Middleville, where he was manager, has used the plan for a cou­ ple of years. "It's a win-win situation for everybody," I’enrod said. • Secured a ' right of first refusal" on prop­ erty owned by Rod Newton behind the Su­ by David T. Yoeng Editor Can someone build a bouse on a dirt road in Hastings? A public hearing Monday night revealed that some say yes and some say no. On the one hand, it has been done before. On the ocher hand, it'i against City Council policy. But that wasn't all that was debated in the hearing., which was held to determine the necessity of paving Taffee Drive, prompted by William Slagstad's request to put op a home on Lot 22 of the Taffee Addition without having the dirt road paved first. He acknowledged council policy, but noted that people before him had been allowed to build on the same road without that requirement being met. "My main concern is whether or not I can build on the lot." Slagstad told the council. He later added. "I'm not opposed to putting the street in. I tote for granted that 1 fate 4 buildable lot. I was looking for a setback ate wanted permission to build." Re-'dents who live in the area also aticnded the bearing 1.1 voice opinions about paving the rote and who will pay far the perette store at the comer of North Michigan and Apple Street. The right of first refusal gives the city a chance to match any offer Newton gets is be tries to sell his property. The city also tabled a request from Newton to buy property on East Railroad Street adja­ cent to land he owns on East State Street. What holds up the city is that plans may call for including the property in the third phase of the proposed River Walk recreational trail along the Thomapplc River. Fekkes said one option for the city would be to retain subsurface rights and draft a li­ cense for Newton to have surface rights project. The City Council usually has a hearing an the necessity of a project and if a majority believes it should proceed, ■ estimate of cost then is made and proposed distribution of payment from residenu affected is sug­ gested for a second hearing. Jack Foote said. 1 have no objection (to having the road paved). ■ long as we know the price. If you give us a price, moat of ■ will consider iL" But City Manager Howard Penrod said the cost estimate won't be known until it is de­ termined the project is necessary. Foote then said that in his many years in business. I've never had a contractor who couldn't give a guanmute price." See SOLID WASTE, cont. page 3 See BUILDING, continued page 14 I ■ Hair stylists get creative for celebrating Halloween Hair stylists Jesse Robinson and Stacy Sheldon of Razor's Edge In Hastings decided to get creative for Halloween this fall. The pair purchased the materials and put together this pumpkin display, located behind the beauty salon. The pumpkins were all hand-painted by the women. Their work inspired salon owner Ken Mingerink (pictured above with beautician Lori Travis) to use the pumpkin display in advertising the beauty shop is doing to promote Halloween rail art �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 17, 1996 News Briefs Haunted House tours scheduled The Hastings Jaycces will have their ninth annual haunted house (his fall at BJ Hydraulics. 6590 South Wall Lake Road, seven miles south of M-43. The haunted house will be open every weekend through Oct. 27. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for chil­ dren. Proceeds will be used for commu­ nity projects such Chnstmas baskets and Thanksgiving dinner for the home­ less and elderly. A children's matinee will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 27. with a costume contest, trick or treat bags, a non-sc are fun tour, and games and prizes. For more information, call Chad Hamilton at 948-9611 cr Dave Wren at 945-0195. Tour has openings for 4 more homes The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Home to Craft Show Tour" has openings for four more homes. The deadline to be included is Oct. 20. Anyone interested may call Barb Benner al 945-2986 or Diane Haines al 948-2044. Author to present readings tonight The Friends of the Library in Hast­ ings will have readings at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Oct. 17) by local au­ thor Gary Eberle, who wrote "Angel Strings." The performance, slaied for the Hast­ ings Public Library, will be punctuated by magic tricks and music Eberle, an associate professor of En­ glish at Aquinas College in Grapd Rapids, also is the author of "The Geography of Nowhere: Finding Oneself in the Postmodern World." All library programs are free and open Right to Life plans banquet Barry County Right to Life will have its fourth annual fund-raising banquet it 6:30 tonight (Thursday. Oct. 17) al lhe First Baptist Church of Hastings, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave. Ed Rivet, legislative director of Right to Life of Michigan, will be the guest speaker Refreshments will be available at 6:30, dinner will be served at 7 and the program will follow. Cost is SI5 per person or $100 per table of eight. For more information, call Barry County Right to Life al 948-4033. Historical Society banquet is tonight The Barry County Historical Society will have its 32nd annua) banquet tonight. Oct. 17. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Social time will start at 6:30 and din­ ner will be at 7. Neil Gardner, executive vice president of Hastings City Bank, will be lhe speaker, on “Hastings City Bank, from the Telegraph to the Internet." The bank is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year There also will be lhe society's pre­ sentation of the Distinguished Member Award. Tickets are $10 per person. Reserva­ tions should be made with Treasurer Di­ ana Phillips by calling 945-9156. More immunization clinics scheduled The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have specie! immunization clinics later this month in Hastings and Delton. The clinic in Hastings will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday. Oct. 21. at Hastings High School. The Delton clinic will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 30. at Delton Kellogg High School. No appointments are necessary, but parents should bring their children's immunization records. Immunizations that will be offered include DTP. Hib, OPV. MMR and Td. Hepatitis B vaccine also will be free for children and teens ages newborn through 19 years. For more information, call lhe Health Department at 945-9516. ‘Adjusting to change’ to be * topic at Chamber dinner A 1954 graduate of Hastings High School. Victor (Hugo) Walton, who now lives in Ansonia. Conn., will be the guest speaker at ihc annual dinner meeting of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Sat­ urday. Nov. 9. The event will be held al lhe Hastings Country Club, beginning at 6 p.m. with the election of board members, followed by din­ ner and the speaker. Briefly recalling life in Hastings during the 1940s and '50s as an introduction. Wal­ ton said he has planned a light-neaned inter­ active program that focuses on the nature and dynamics of change as Hastings ap­ proaches the year 2000 and the variety of ways people are likely to respond to it. "When it comes to change, people's per­ sonalities and attitudes blossom like the flowers of spring." Walton said. He intends to give people a clearer under­ standing of the challenges and choices they have as they move ahead to create Hastings' future. "Staying afloat in a sea of change" is lhe title of his talk. Since 1982, Walton has been an indepen­ dent leadership trainer and consultant and has conducted sessions throughout the United States and Canada. In September, he was in Lansing working with the Community Leadership Development Academy, and in Walton, the son of Dr. and Mrs. DeForest Walton and a brother of Dr. John Walton* was bom and raised in Hastings. He is an avid supporter of his hometown and has wniten a book for his family and fnends cel­ ebrating Hastings and its sense of commit, nity during his childhood. < After leaving Hastings. Walton was the drum major of lhe University of Michigan's marching band but graduated from Western Michigan University in 1958. He taught school in Kalamazoo. ( Military service eventually look him to Maryland where, after his discharge, he re* turned to teaching for six years at Aberdeen High School. In lhe early 1970s. Walton moved to New Hampshire where he organized and directed Nonh Country Education Services. In 1977, Victor (Hugo) Walton December, Walton will be in Detroit and Lansing conducting sessions for the Michi­ gan Hospital Association. he moved into the health care field and be­ came the director of the Health Education Consortium in Manchester. N.H. Later, he was the senior training consultant at the New England Healthcare Assembly. Reservations for the chamber dinner should be made by calling the chamber of-* free by Oct. 31. Dinner choices are prime rib or seafood* stuffed chicken. The cost is $30 for mem­ bers and $40 for non-members. City to call in letter of credit for project: The Hastings City Council Monday night authorized the city manager to notify Hanover Village developers that the city will call in a letter of credit to assure completion of Barfield Drive as a cul de sac. It was reportedlhe City Council meet­ ing that lhe developers have not begun work, including paving, on lhe road that the city requires to be finished by Oct. 31. But Fred Jacobs, a partner in the project, says that's not true. Hanover developers and the city have been negotiating several issues concerning the largest residential complex project in the city's history. The city has agreed to let Hanover start paying sewer connection fees according to new and higher rates (per unit) after completion of phase one of the project. which is set for Dec. 31. 1998. As of now. there are 110 mobile home units completed, and work is expected to be finished soon on three apartment buildings. Jacobs recently asked the City Council to waive the requirement of having his letter of credit to assure completion of Barfield Drive, but council insisted that the road's surface and sidewalk be completed by Oct. 31. Originally, the road was to extend all the way through the development site, bul the city agreed to letting it stop for now at a cer­ tain point as a cul de sac. Jacobs said he is disappointed in the city’s actions Monday night, but the paving and sidewalk will be finished on time. "I've heard nothing from the city (before lhe latest action)," he said. "Why didn't they i■ • -ii .. .... । . . at least call me on the phone? Why do they start action against me when they gave me until Oct. 31 to accomplish these things?” Jacobs disputed the notion that work on finishing the construction hasn't started. Hd said that the area in question has been mea­ sured and engineered, and all that needs to be done is putting down lhe tarmac for the road and cement for the sidewalk. 1 City officials Monday night contended they have been patient with Hanover Village developers and have made concessions in oK der to help make the project viable. If Barfield Drive is not finished by the due date, the city will call in the letter of credit to pay for getting it done. -» -.•• 4- . X J*. . . 1 .. . •>! 'j..,. to the public. Dinner to raise funds for Habitat A Swiss steak and chicken dinner to benefit Habitat for Humanity will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. Oct. 18. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The all-you-can-eat dinner will include the two meals, salad, potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, rolls, dessert and beverage. There also will be a drawing for a queen-sized quill made by the Piccemakct. and a crocheted afghan from Dorothy Frost of Barlow Lake. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organiza­ tion that builds decent, affordable hous­ ing for low-income families. The homes are sold al cost without interest. Adult recipients are required to contribute ’.weal equity." Tickets for the drawing will be avail­ able at live dinner. Cost of the meal will be a free-will donation. French Voyageur encampment set Historic Bowens Mills this weekend will feature a French Voyageur en­ campment in the sixth of ns fall series of "It's Cider Time" festivals. The activities will lake place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Cal and Jennie Lamoreaux will head up the group and the Great Lakes Fam­ ily of Adventurers from the Lansing area. The group will bring a 16-foot replica of a canoc that would have been used in the 18th century. They will demonstrate many crafts and trade* used at that time, including blacksmithing, silversmithing. bobbin lace making, etc. Also included in the days' activities will be water power demonstrations, the old water-powered cider press, black­ smith and cooper's shops, hay rides, folk, dulcimer and country music, cider, doughnuts, apple-related desserts and tours of the main floor Mill Museum. Entertainment will be provided Satur­ day by a family group. "In His Name." and Jeff and Dedo. The Holiness Gospel Singers will do bluegrass gospel on Sunday. The final program of the "It's Cider Time" series this fall will be a special "Kids' Day" Saturday. Oct. 26. when there will be a $ I gate fee. Admission is $3 for adults and SI for students. Proceeds go to restoration and upkeep of the historic site. Bowens Mills is located two miles north of the Yankee Springs Stale Park. For more information, call 795-7530. Hunter safety classes slated A hunter safety course will be offered from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Oct. 25 and 26 and Nov. 8 and 9, al lhe Barry County Conservation Club. These will be the last classes held be­ fore firearms deer season this year. For more information, call 945-4050. Musical program series planned The First United Methodist Church of Hastings will have i series of four mu­ sical programs between Oct. 20 and next spring. The first in the series will be an organ and piano recital at 4 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 20. featuring church organist and music director Craig Stapert and Pastor Bufford Coe. They will present pieces by Bach, Buxtehude. Boe 11 man n and Bndge. and “Fantaxsie," a duet for piano and organ. A reception will follow in lhe fellow­ ship hall. The second program in the senes will be at 5 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 8. with the Jubal Brass ensemble, conducted by John Varineau. as part of lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival. The Kalamazoo Ringers, directed by Janet VanValey. and a massed choral festival will be held next year. This sketch of the proposed wooden playground structure for Bob King Park in Hastings is the result of recent meetings with area children by Dennis Wille of Leathers & Associates and Circle of Fnends volunteers. The playground includes a castle, dinosaur tube slide, wheelchair access ramping, a ship, suspension bridge, chain walk, rubber bridges, miracle wave slide a tot lot, twisty slide, sandbox . vertical tire tunnel/tree house, climbing wall, fire pole, cargo net, jeep, trolley, regular and tire swings, balance beam and other features. ‘All Hallows Eve’ at Chariton Park Charlton Park will have its fourth an­ nual "All Hallow's Eve” celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 26. for youngsters 12 and under. The activities will include a costume contest, jack-o-lantem contest, dough­ nuts on a stnng. storytelling, hay rides on a wagon pulled by draft horses and old-fashionc J treats. Carved or decorated jack-o-lantems must be submitted for judging by 4 p.m. Storytelling will be at 5:15 and contest winners will be announced around a bonfire at 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by Charlton Park and lhe Hastings Kiwanis Club. Admission is $3 for children ages 12 and under. With the purchase of a child's ticket, everyone over 13 will get in for $1 apiece. Children 12 and under must be ac­ companied by an adult. Tickets arc available Fclpausch stores in Delton and Hastings, at Carl's Su­ permarket in Nashville and Lake Odessa and Pastoor’s in Middleville until Oct. 23. For more information, call the Charl­ ton Park office al 945-3775. Edward Allen Cole. Wayland and Laurcy Jean Welch. Wayland. Douglas Arthur Everting. Wayland and Linda Sue Stratton, Wayland. Oxane Allen Gardner, Delton and Autumn Lane Moore, Delton. Thomas J. Tilford, Lake Odessa and Coraline Ann Tilford. Lake Odessa. Derek Richard Maxwell. Delton and Rebecca Ann Dora. Delton. Daniel Lambert Cullers. Jr.. Lapeer and Angela Leigh Shriver. Wayland. Kevin Scon Graham, Battle Creek and Jeniene Elda Smith, Battle Creek. Dan Sutherland. Delton and Beverly Jane Linker. Delton. Timothy Dale Bishop, Woodland and Susan Ann Kenyon. Woodland. Cart Lyle Olson, Dowling and Kelli Laine Fisher. Dowling. Scon Michael Hershberger, Hastings and Annette Rae Blough. Middleville. Joe Scon Kellam. Hastings and Deidre Kay Kaufman, Quincy. Richard Charles Davidson. Delton and Alicia Engelsma. Delton. Duane Lewis Werner. Nashville and Virginia Ann Peake. Nashville. Circle of Friends like playground sketch i by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Circle of Friends leaders are excited about the schematic plan for the proposed wooden playground that will be built by volunteers and community donations at Hastings' Bob King Park. The schematic plan was received last week from architect Dennis Wille, of New York­ based Leathers & Associates, who recently met with Hastings area elementary school children to get their ideas for the playground design The project has been spearheaded by Circle of Friends. The design does reflect local children s dreams of what the playground should be. said Sandy Ponsetto. Circle of Friends vice president and public relations coordinator. ’ "We've been talking about it all summer.) Now people can see this (schematic design) and know * hat we arc talking about and see the extent of it," Ponsetto said. Turn to page 6 for MORE on proposed PLAYGROUND SKETCH ; �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 17,1996 — Page 3 Delton Board establishes new committee by Marv Warner Staff Writer A new building and grounds committee has been established by the Delton Kellogg School Board. The new committee will be assessing the maintenance and grounds keeping needs of the school district and making recommenda­ tions to the board The committee is made up of board mem­ bers Elizabeth Matteson, Sandra Barker and Wilbur Glenn, district principals, lhe main­ tenance staff, the custodial and maintenance supervisor, and representatives of the high school and middle school student councils. The formation of lhe committee was ap­ proved by the board at Monday's board meet­ ing. Board member Sally Adams voted against establishment of the committee. "It isn't that 1 don't want the district to look well." she said after the meeting. "I have concerns about lhe makeup of (the committee). I didn't feel it had to have three board members on it." School Superintendent Dean McBeth said after the meeting that other school districts have had similar committees, and the board wants the district "to look nice and be well kept." The committee is an elective committee, meaning it is not required by law. Other board committees include the grievance, ne­ gotiations. policy, personnel, and finance committees In other business at Monday's meeting. McBeth announced that a partnership formed at the beginning of lhe year between two middle school teachers has had to be dis­ solved. The teachers. Linda V rec land and Larry Etter, had teamed together to teach a joint fifth and sixth grade class. But. McBeth said, the pair's teaching styles clashed, and after trying for several weeks to work out their differences, the two decided to part company, with one teaching fifth grade and the other teaching sixth grade. The district had three "multi-age" class­ rooms prior to the addition of the Vreeiand/Etter combined class this fall. McBeth said an alternative team could not be set up again until next year. The district has begun to form multi-age classrooms with the pur­ pose of giving more individualized instruc­ tion to students, allowing teachers to focus on their teaching strengths, and allowing teachers to share information and help each other solve problems Also at Monday's meeting, lhe board ap­ proved an increase in community school di­ rector Louise Angelo's salary from $40,340 to $47,562 McBeth said the increase was deemed necessary after lhe board took a look at Angelo's work load and found her respon­ sibilities had increased. The board also accepted a bid of $9,800 from West Michigan Plumbing and Heating Inc. of Richland to make repairs on the high school'* heating system Four heating coils needed to be installed in ventilation areas. The district has been upgrading the high school's healing, ventilation, and air condi­ tioning systems as part of money received in a 1994 bond issue And lhe board approved a written response to former Delton Kellogg teacher Terry Schoonard. who has asked the board to con­ sider having "helpers" on district school buses to assist drivers with students riding the buses. The response said lhe board "decided the current operating practices" provided suffi­ cient safety for students, and listed several safety precautions the buses have, such as stop signs that extend outward when students are exiting and entering. The district has also looked at the possibility of outfitting buses with a gate that swings out in an eight-foot arc in front of the bus so students will be more visible as they cross in front of the bus. And at Monday's meeting, the board offi­ cially submitted lhe annual school report to the district. Copies of the report have already been received by district residents. They were enclosed in school newsletters sent out re­ cently. The report details some of the steps the district has taken in the past year to improve the school district. It notes that a core school improvement team met throughout the 1995-96 school year "to serve as a commu­ nication network for the district and help change happen as smoothly as possible." The team consisted of professional staff, paraprofcrsional staff, parents and students. The report also lists a set of beliefs on which the district has begun to base its in­ structional processes, including. "We believe that all students can learn. We believe that having sufficient time to learn and appropri­ ate support are critical. We believe that schools control the conditions which influ­ ence student success within lhe school. The task of school is to alter the learning envi­ ronment to provide conditions of success. We believe that the manner in which a pupil views himself/herself will have a direct and important bearing on success for the individ­ ual. We believe that one of the most signifi­ cant roles is to intentionally enhance the pupil's view of himself/herself as a learner. We believe that all pupils can be expected to successfully acquire what we identify as crit­ ical learning. The rate at which pupils will acquire these skills will vary, but the expec­ tations for their success will not vary. We believe that all pupils have unique skills and talents. Our task is to identify and nurture them. We believe mat a selecting process which places pupils in situations where learning expectations and opportunities are automatically limited is not acceptable. We believe that all pupils can acquire skills and understanding at higher cognitive levels. We commit to keeping opportunities open on each learning task. We believe that learning will be more successful when the experi­ ences have meaning for the pupils. We be­ lieve that our professional behaviors need to be intentionally aligned with critical knowl­ edge regarding learning and individual behav­ ior. We believe that learning is an open ex­ perience. There are no mysteries or surprises in lhe total process. What is to be learned and how it is to be assessed will be clear at all times. We believe that people grow through sincere affirmation and validation and not negative criticism. We believe in be­ ing positive role models." The report notes that the district has "de­ cided to be knowledge and research driven. "This is a powerful decision." the report stales. "If we know that a teaching modality is less effective, we will be obligated to change to another modality. This change will not happen overnight, but lhe process has started and continues to grow ex.h year. We have teachers teaming, using cooperative learning, thematic instruction, problem-solv­ ing screens, conflict resolution, higher level thinking, practicing extensions and correc­ tives and more. The district is committed to using any resource to bring us the latest re­ search. We are very close to being hooked up to the world-wide web on the information superhighway. This will give us immediate access to the up-to-the-minute knowledge and information on i .sues and events around the world." "Over lhe last few years we, as a school district, have been very intentional about meeting the needs of our staff in regards Io training. Over 90 percent of the staff has re­ ceived training in a variety of areas. We are at a point in our district where other districts are asking some of our staff to come to their district and train them in some of these ar­ eas. Some of our staff members have even been asked to train outside of the state. Most of this training has helped the staff to em­ power students and themselves in being able to more adequately meet their needs. This has shifted responsibility for actions back to the individual and is starting to result in people learning at a much more meaningful level." The report lists the 1995-96 dropout rate at 2.43 percent, compared to 3.7 percent in 1994-95 New council eyes development by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A newly organized group called the Barry County Collaborative Economic Develop­ > ment Council has received the endorsement •of the County Board of Commissioners. J "This group (council) exists not because ;the county board appointed them or the city, ‘but because we believe economic develop.‘ment in Barry County desenes direction and ■that a countywide approach is a good start," •said Diane Smith, a spokesperson for lhe council. Smith also is director of the coun­ ty's Historic Chardon Park. The council's primary objective is to spearhead a long range economic develop­ ment plan, addressing the areas of agricul­ ture, tourism, and industry in the county. The goal is to complete lhe plan by May, when it would be brought to the county board for approval. "The beauty of this thing is that it doesn't cost you anything. These people have all donated their time," Smith said. "-.The tim­ ing is right. People see a need and they are working on it." The County Board Iasi week, with a 7-1 vote, agreed to approve lhe concept of the Hope residents opposed to county-level zoning by Jason Carr Staff Writer A proposal before a public hearing of the Hope Township Planning Commission last Thursday that would send zoning authority and enforcement back to the county was tabled after receiving unanimous opposition from residents in attendance. Planning Commission chair Roger Adams first told residents that most of the record keeping and handling of zoning complaints is being handled by other township officers, because the zoning administrator is available only two hours per week. He said if town­ ship residents wanted to continue to having local zoning, it may be necessary to have a special millage to cover lhe costs Adams said the cost of local zoning this year is $10,000 more than zoning fees brought in and that a more even level of en­ forcement is not possible with the town­ ship's limited funds. James McManus of lhe Barry County Planning and Zoning Department and a Hope Township resident, said that by repealing its zoning ordinance, the township would come back under the county's planning and zoning. McManus said the most important issue would be funding, saying that township in­ surance would not cover attorney s fee in the event of a lawsuit and the township would probably need to set aside $100,000 in its budget to pay for such a situation. "Only one meeting is needed to drive you into bankruptcy." McManus said. He said a zoning enforcement officer is probably needed 20-30 hours per week. The county has two zoning enforcement officer and its goal is to have another fwll-time en­ forcement officer in two years, he said. : "You need to ask who is the person who »TS into the field to handle complaints, who takes complaints over the phone, who lakes people to court in the event of a zon­ ing problem." said McManus | If Hope Township chose to send zoning back to the county, the county would have lhe township set up a planning advisory committee to help direct the type of growth over time. McManus explained. McManus further explained that if Hope Township zoning were to remain locally controlled, it was important that the town­ ship continue to keep its master land use plan up to date and account for every land use possible, such as golf courses, foster care homes, multi-family homes, industrial development or even asphalt plants. McManus said that for example, if Saturn wanted to build a new plant in Hope Town­ ship. even if it was not wanted by lhe town­ ship. it had to be accounted for in the land use plan or the townshi,. could be sued for discrimination. He said because of the coun­ ty's "large insurance umbrella" such devel­ opment could be re directed to Delton. He emphasized that repealing the township zoning ordinance usually takes a lot of time and thought, adding that Baltimore Town­ ship took about a year to rescind its zoning ordinances "and they were less complex than in Hope Township." Township residents who spoke, however, favored keeping township zoning with some saying it was a step backward to turn over zoning to the county. "The Planning Commission has compe­ tent people." said Jack Slocum. "If (local zoning) costs money, then the township has to face it. If we have to have a millage for 20-30 hours, we may have to go with it." Planning Commission member Meryl Peake said the township has had more prob­ lems with zoning "than with anything else. As far as I'm concerned, we should go back to county. "I'm not against running things here." he continued, "but we have to smooth out some problems “ The commission voted to table the pro­ posal to do more research to see how much continued local zoning would cost and >aid there would probably be another public hear­ ing to report back with what they discovered. council and support its efforts. Smith said she is interested in economic development because "I want tourists to come to Barry County and if they come to Barry County, they will come to Chariton Park and that's more money in the pocket." Twenty five people have agreed to volun­ tarily draft a long range economic develop­ ment plan for the county. Smith said. They are Tom Guthrie and Louis Wierenga. repre­ senting agriculture; Ken Kensington and Alan Swank, representing business; Tom Mohler of the Barry Intermediate School District and Judy Sheldon of Hastings High School, representing education and training for jobs; Carolyn Coleman, Don Drummond and Sandi Englehart, representing the County Futuring Committee; Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger, representing government; Mark Feldpausch and Ken Van Tol. representing industry; Jim McManus, director of County Planning and Zoning, and Roger Velmont, representing planning and zoning and quality of life; and Kyle Converse of the Yankee Springs Recreation Area and Jerry Davis of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, representing tourism; and at-large members Gene Haas, Kathy Johnson. Kathy LaVictor. Ozzie Parks, Joe Rahn. Tim Sleevi. Dixie Stadel-Manshum and Diane Szewczyk Smith. "We have an additional 46 people committed who are back-up people to help those sub-groups write their section of the plan." Smith said. "We will be using other studies that are currently going on in Barry County as part of this plan: the work that is going on in land use. the Barry County Rec(reation) Plan and the Community Assessment Team will all be used to develop a long range economic development plan." Smith said. Commissioner Tim Burd cast the only dissenting vote. "Il seems like we've got another pseudo government entity trying to plan things out for everybody." Curd said. "I don't see any need for this." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said the plan would not dictate where future businesses had to be located, but would show where services, such as waler and sewer, are available in the county. "It isn't going to bind any citizen of this county or this stale or anywhere else to say you have to go over here and do this...," Bailey said. The plan also is intended to help prevent spraw l and keep opposite land uses apart The idea for the collaborative council was seeded a year ago because people interested in economic development "kept running into some of the same at separate meetings." Smith said. "We decided that a little coordination would be helpful. The "separate meetings" she referred to include See DEVELOPMENT, cont. page 14 Rep. Terry Geiger Sen. Joanne Emmons Durant decision’s effect will be felt by schools by Jason Carr Staff Writer The Stale Office of Management and Bud­ get speculates that the Michigan Supreme Court's refusal to hear an appeal on the Du­ rant case could cost the state $12 billion, said Stale Representative Terry Geiger at Monday s Legislative Coffee. Geiger said the case began in the 1980s, when 82 school districts filed suit against the state, saying lhe way special education was funded violated lhe Headier Amendment. The districts* position was upheld by a cir­ cuit court and the Court of Appeals. He said he has followed several cases working through the courts but the Durant case "wasn't one I was following until it slapped me in lhe head last Monday." Geiger said that to compensate the original 82 school districts — which tend to be wealthier ones such as Okemos. East Grand Rapids and Bloomfield Hills, he said — with interest, would cost the state $500 million. "It's a another case of lhe rich getting richer," said Geiger. Because of the decision being upheld, it is likely other school districts in the stale would join in the suit, which bnngs the to­ tal potential cost to $1.2 billion, he said. By way of comparison, the state s general fund budget is $8.3 billion, he said. The state is re-petitioning lhe Supreme Court to hear the case, but until then the state is looking at ways to raise the money. The legislature will probably sit down after the election to find lhe money, possibly from K-12 programs, said Geiger. "I'd hate to do that, but that’s all we've got," he said. He said to take money out of the K-12 programs would probably hurt area schools, but he expects them to join the Durant suit. "It's a huge, huge fiscal impact on the state and we don't have an easy answer," Geiger said in asking for patience. "It's go­ ing to be tough." Geiger also explained the new graduated driver's license law. which he called, "the most misunderstood bill, especially among teenagers, that I know of." The bill came about after the Michigan State Police and lhe Secretary of State came to feel that many teens were getting their driver's license before they should. He said many teens misunderstand the bill as saying they cannot get their driver's li­ cense if they're 18. The bill simply requires teens to gain more experience driving before they gel their license. It slates that teens must drive with a parent or guardian for at least 50 hours, in­ cluding 10 at night, before they get a "somewhat restricted license." They must also take a driving test to certify they have sufficient driving skills. The restricted license keeps teens off the road between midnight and 5 a.m., unless they have a work permit, "but I can't imag­ ine a 16-year-old having to work after mid­ night," Geiger said. If teens have a ticket-free record, then when they turn 17 yean old they get the full license. Geiger said. State Senator Joanne Emmons began her discussion with a hand-out that showed when tax rates were lowered by presidents Calvin Coolidge. John Kennedy and Ronald Reagan, revenue increased. She said she was provid­ ing this handout because she thought Repub­ licans had let opponents “get away with how tax cuts are bad The data doesn't agree," she said. She also objected to contentions that wealthy people received huge tax breaks from lower taxes. Emmons said in each of the three cases she cited, wealthy people paid a higher percentage of lhe total federal tax burden and the cuts went to the lower end of the income spectrum. "Tax cuts really do work and you have more revenue." she con­ cluded. She also discussed the new transportation act. The act is designed to ' squeeze some ef­ ficiency" in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The act limits ad­ ministrative expenses to 10 percent of the budget, compared to the 20 percent MDOT . says it is now at. It also tightens some lia­ bility and non-economic damages for pain and suffering, by refusing to pay accident victims who were drunk or more than 51 percent at fault. Responding to audience questions. Geiger said the new driver’s license law repealed the mandate that schools must offer driver's training after schools asked for relief. He said each school board will have to decide whether to continue offering drivers training, while the state will continue to compensate them to some extent but not for the total cost. Geiger said the typical private firm charges $150 to $160 for driver’s training and the slate has never compensated schools that much. He thinks urban schools, with their proximity to private driver's training firms, may be the ones to decide to opt out. Geiger also said the Durant case may affect lhe foundation grant given to schools. He said he thinks the grant cannot be touched, "but I'm not convinced that's so." because about $300 million goes from the genera] fund into the grant program. He said the principal K-12 programs that may be hurt include $230 million in at-risk programs and $60 million in school readiness programs, which works similar to the federal Head Start program, for three and four year olds. Geiger "strongly encourage everyone to support" Proposal C. which would establish the Veterans* Trust Fund in the state consti­ tution and prevent the legislation or gover­ nor from raiding the $50 million fund, as has t»een done in previous years. Emmons concluded the session by running through the six statewide ballot proposals. She said she supports Proposal A, which would prohibit political parties or campaigns from using bingo to raise money. She said lhe way bingo is set up, it is possible money to be given to campaigns without having to say where it comes from, possibly leading to violations of campaign finance laws. She supports Proposal B, which would re­ quire people to have been admitted to prac­ tice law for five yean before being eligible to become a judges, though she said this is mostly a problem in southeast Michigan. She said in the past, people with familiar names such as Kelly or Murphy have won judicial contests in Wayne County with no experience or knowledge of the judicial sys­ tem. She added that controversial Montcalm County judge Joel Gehrke had not been ad­ mitted to practice law for five years before he became judge. Emmons opposes Proposal E, which would permit casinos in "qualified cities" al­ though the proposal is worded in such a way that only Detroit meets the qualifications. "I don’t think we want to give gambling to De­ troit," she said. She added that if E passes, the state tax on Native American casinos would have to be repealed. Geiger said E is "hugely controversial" in Detroit, saying that it was written by a de­ veloper who wants to bring a casino to De­ troit. "The cynic in me says there are ulterior motives to putting it on the state-wide bal­ lot," said Geiger, adding that because it is so controversial it will "get out voters in Wayne County during a presidential cam­ paign." The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and takes place the second Monday of each month at the County Seal Restaurant. Solid Waste cont. from page 1 only. She said the city later could revoke lhe license if the land is included in a River Walk project. • Received the quarterly building inspec­ tor’s report from Professional Code Inspec­ tors. It was noted that 42 building permits were issued, worth $735,100, and five rental properties were inspected. • Approved a request for installation of a street light at Ferris and Lincoln streets. • Voted to increase the airport manager's pay by $1,000 per year. The city’s contribu­ tion to the manager's salary now is $13,000 per year. It was reported the manager, Jim Cool, has not received a raise for many years. • Agreed to remove a large walnut tree in the 700 block of Bond Street, after receiving a request from residents in that area who said lhe old tree causes a lot of cleanup. City crews plan to replace the tree with two smaller green ash trees next spring. • Authorized the sale of an old police cruiser to high bidder Chicago Motors for $3,451. • Approved the purchase of road salt from the Morton company for a bid of $34 a ton. • Agreed to look at last year's dty manager evaluation form to see if lhe same means of evaluation will be used this year. Penrod now has been city manager in Hastings for two years. �Pag® 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 17. 1996 ’om our ret _____________ Let’s get the facts before we judge To the editor: I read the two letters in the Hastings Banner two weeks ago. They were not about the Hastings bus drivers, but about one driver. Beverly Tracy, and her husband. Lee. was also mentioned. 1 haven’t read anywhere that Beverly has been criticized about her not being conscien­ tious or a dedicated driver. She drove for 18 years, so she must be doing something right. So what arc these letters about? How is she being treated unfairly? How can anyone judge when there are no facts? No pats on the back from the people in charge? That is not true. I worked there for 24 yean. When drivers did something above and beyond their normal duties, they were prais­ ed. and given Banner recognition. The driven are evaluated each year, and reports are put in personnel files. As Beverly Tracy has read all the evalua­ tions in each driver’s file, she has to know that praise was given when it was deserved. If im­ provement was needed in some area, it was discussed in a positive way. Driven who were not happy with the evaluation could write a rebuttal on the evaluation sheet. As for the ad­ ministrator’s articles, they were often taken from the paper and sent to the bus garage, praising the drivers for their good job. Parents and students remembered driven at Christmas time with crafts they made, cookies, candy and cards. One of the comments that bothered me the most was that Beverly happens to be one of those unfortunate drivers who have worked for this school system for 18 yean, who had no insurance, being paid little more than the fast food workers. . What do these drivers expect, working three hours a day? The pay scale for the driven this year are: Probationary driven with less than 120 hours driving time, start at $7.50 per hour. After probationary, the star­ ting wage is $11.31 per hour, and goes to $12.18 for driven who have driven 18 yean or more, plus benefits, seven paid holidays, paid life insurance $15,000, plus a retirement program. Fast food workers start at the minimum wage of $4.75 to $5 per hour. Seems to me that the Tracys should feel very fortunate that they have a job with these benefits. By the way. health insurance costs art now at $458.40 per month a couple. No business could afford to pay that health care cost for an employee working three hours a day. How many couples in this community could afford to take a job that pays only three hours a day? Not that this wouldn't be great. You would be free to take field trips with your kids, go fishing between runs, and just be free to do whatever you felt like. I don't think that the drivers feel that they are unfortunate to be driving for the Hastings School System. I think that they are proud of the job they do. A comment in the Banner, stated that "Beverly and Lee don’t drive for the big wages or insurance, they drive because they love what they do." The drivers in our school system love the work they do. and are dedicated employees. But I guarantee, that if we lower the drivers’ wages, starting at $4.75 per hour, no insurance possible, no paid holidays, or no retirement plan they can get into, the transportation program would be gone in every school system. This is still a society where the money pays the bills. We have drivers in our school system who have driven 20-25 and 30 years. 1 can’t believe they would still be here if things were as bad as they seem in these articles. "Pushing a little person around one too many times?” The Hastings Bus Driven Association has in the past looked at every situation that came before the association. Believe me. if the drivers felt that one of their own were being treated unfairly, ’hey would be up in arms and go the whole nine yards to back the driver. I have seen this association support the drivers, support the parents, and agree with the administration if they felt that safety was being ignored. They are fair people and they will always stand for what is morally right and safe. This is why there is a grievance provision in the driven' contract. which is being used at this time The school board cannot comment. the administration cannot comment, and, the bus dnvers are not allowed to comment. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interest* of Barry County Since 1856 Why? We cannot get the facts from these let­ ters as written. This driver can discuss this with anyone, parents on her route, friends or relatives. This driver can also ask people to write letters in support of her. There are many people who will check out both sides of this problem. Then there are others who will take at face value what they are being told. The only impression that we get from these letters in the Banner is how un­ fortunate they are to work for a system that treats them so badly. Parents have rights, too. They have their children's best interests at heart, as do the bus drivers. Parents should have the right to ques­ tion a practice they feel is not in the best in­ terests of the child. Parents have the right to go to the administration, or the school board, when they feel that it is necessary. 1 know that the transportation supervisor has to base her decisions on the laws. I also know that the supervisor will take whatever action necessary to change anything that she thinks will endanger some child. Please, from now on. let’s just get the facts. Then we can all judge for ourselves. Betty Johnson Hastings Chivalry alive and well in Hastings To the editor: It was cold and rainy as 1 stood in the Kmart parking lot Tuesday. Oct. 8. after working trying to install a wiper blade on my car. Besides being mechanically inept, my fingers were cold and wet and I couldn't even get the old blade off the wiper arm. As I was struggling and silently repriman­ ding myself for not changing the blades earlier when it was warm and dry, I heard a kind voice from out of nowhere asking if 1 could use some help. It was Bill Hall, a mechanic at Hastings Chrysler Plymouth, who stopped to help a stranger in distress. 1 certainly appreciated his help that day. In the past decade 1 have become too cynical and would never have guessed that so­ meone would stop to help me like that. He not only helped with the wiper blade, but also restored my faith in our good and friendly folks who live in this area. I’m sure now that good acts like this still happen in Hastings and I will be on the lookout for some other soul in distress who needs some help Marji Fuller Hastings Dog owners wish for pet’s return To the editor: We hope someone is enjoying the little fivemonth-old dog "found" on Campground Road Thursday, Sept. 26, between 4:15 and 4:45 p.m. The dog is black with a white chest and has four white socks. That same dog was young and foolish enough to think that everyone was his friend. That same dog is loved and treasured and now missed terribly at his home. That little dog that loved his young human friends and everyone who came for a visit at his home. With all of the free dogs and puppies in the area, why did someone think that our dog was so special that he or she had to have him? All we want is our dog back. If that so­ meone has any compassion or feelings about anything, perhaps he or she might think about how we feel now. Maybe this person can find it in the heart to return the dog back to us. Just let us know bow we can arrange his return. Maybe by an anonymous phone call or something. We are sure this person knows know to find us, he or she "found** our dog quickly enough. The dog’s owners Steven Graham Hastings physiological event in our brains (aM elsewhere in our bodies, for that matter). Tbcrr are times when our brain chemistry becomes compromised, and medication it essential in restoring the proper balance of the chemicals (neurotransmitters) that enable our. brain cells to communicate with each other, allowing us to think and feel and act. Likewise, our thoughts, feelings and actions affect our brain chemistry. Thus, effective treatment for problems such as clinical depression and anxiety best uses an i megrated approach. First, therapy helps the patient id correcting or changing patterns of thinking and behaving that promote depression/anxiety. Second, antidepressant or antumxietyi medication restores proper brain chemistry. When we understand that our minds and bodies function together as an integrated*) whole, we can alleviate ourselves of needless) concern about the appropriate use of medica->? tion in treating emotional difficulties. T The result is that our ultimate goal is moratt likely achieved! Living well. >b a Read all die NEWS of Hastings and Barry County. Subscribe to... The Hastings Republican or Democrats, they all are out for themselves. Let’s get some new county commissioners who are not tax and spend liberals who spend money that doesn't belong to them. It belongs to the citizens and taxpayers of Barry County and vote conaervetive, not liberals. ' Elden Shellenberger Hastings The Hasting* Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before ’hey will be published. 77ie roquirofnonts sre: • AH letter* must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letter* serving the function of "cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will bo determined by the editor. • • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the rr.me two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer . • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Fr*<tortc Jacob* Treasurer Secretary US. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office; 110 Michigan Ave., Federal auadkvjjoom 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 40503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tbrmela, regional representative. . US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappie, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, distnet representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Subscription Rate*: S25 per year r Barry Court/ $27 per year r adfommg ccxmbes $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Bex B Hastmgs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Mark Larsen, Hastings: "The positions on issues most influences me." Nancy Archambeau, Hastings: "Their promises." ............. What best influences your vote? The general elections are fast approaching, lest than three weeks away. What is it that best help* you decide how you will vote tor president? The debates? TV ada? Positions on the issues? Character’’ Promises candidates make? Sam Philo, Hastings: Larry McVey, Nan Miebach, Hastings: Hastings: "None influenced me this "Positions on the issues 1 go by personality and probably most influenced me. their different views on Who can best do the job is different issues, but this time most important." around they are just rehashing the same issues as last time." time around. They are more full of ** than a Christmas turkey." ' . , * . s ' Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. I State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all ot Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, . Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. David T Yocng (Etftor; E lame Gibert (Ausunt Eator) Barbara Gall Jason Carr Ondy South Mary Warner Jamaa Jensen Manoy Mabel Kathryn Seetye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • .■n it • NEWSROOM • ClMMt'ad ads acceptod Monday through Fnday 9 am. Io 530 pm. Saturday IX am. - Noon SconOmmen CrxJy CTNetl Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge n 51 .ii PutAsTwd by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Drvwon al J-Ad Gnpbc» Inc. 1062 N froadtwy Hasfengs. Ml 490584802 (61®) 045-9554 John Jacob* m 945-9554 '■ Public Opinion^ •n H A Know Your Legislators: County Board tax and spend liberals To the editor: It looks like to me we have a bunch of tax and spend liberals as our county commis­ sioners. Every time they want a project for themselves, they vote for it instead of for the taxpayer or citizens. It gets so it does not matter whether they are 1 remember learning somewhere that the mathemalician/philosopber Rene Descanes (moat famous perhaps for statement. "I think, therefore 1 am”) set lhe western world on th. path of seeing a division, a split if you will, between mind and body. He viewed mind and body as distinct en­ tities, as opposed to an integrated, inseparable whole. Fortunately, in recent yean we have beg in rediscovering the unity of the mental and physical Mind and body interact in reciprocal fashion. What we think and feel affects our physical health and our physical health affects what we think and feel. We are so much pro­ ducts of Descartes' teaching that it is difficult to talk about body and mind as an integrated whole. Perhaps a better term would be "bodymind.** I have written before about the link between stress and health, specifically heart disease. In fact, a recent study showed that how in­ dividuals react mentally to stress is as predic­ tive of future heart attack as a treadmill test. However, a demonstration of the mind/body split occurs frequently in mental health settings. Countless times I have talked with clients who say. "Why am I taking medications for a mental problem?" Patient after patient ex­ presses concern about having to rely on medication •o feel better emotionally. Yet these same patients tend to question far less the use of medicine in treating high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, etc. They believe mental problems are best addressed through nonphysical means, and view taking medication as relying on a crutch. It is es&sential to understand that our minds do not exist apart from our bodies. Every thought, every emotion, has a corresponding ■ r �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17,1996 — Page 5 Hastings Jaycees present 11 ‘outstanding’ awards ' The Hastings Jaycees presented honors to 10 individuals and one family at the MainStreet Savings Bank Honors Night, Saturday. Warren Reynolds of WOOD-TV had been scheduled to act as master of ceremonies, but was forced to cancel after he learned his wife would be receiving a "surprise" award for volunteerism at Grand Valley State Univer­ sity the same night. Linda White, noon anchor and Lifestyles" reporter for WOOD, substituted for Reynolds. Awards were presented to the following people: Regan Chase, outstanding young farmer, Joe Huebrer, outstanding young omt/paramedic; Jim Coleman, outstanding senior citizen; Connie Jedneak, outstanding young educator. Angela Jerkaris. outstanding young governmental leader; the Cuddahee family, family of the year, Rick Krouse, outstanding young firefighter; Tina Thompson, healthy fitness leader; Jason Sixberry, outstanding young law en­ forcement officer. John Price, outstanding young religious leader and Mark Hewitt, outstanding young person of Barry County. Entertainment during the evening was provided by the Mid-Lakes Chorus of Sweet Adelines. Their grand finale was "God Bless the USA." The event was co-sponsored by Felpausch Food Centers, WBCH-FM/AM, Thomapple Manor, County Seat Restaurant. Fillmore Equipment. MainStreet Savings. Barlow Florist and Christian Book Store and J-Ad Graphics. Lake Odessa NEWS An Ionia County Health Department im­ munization clinic will be at Fellowship Hall on Wednesday. Oct. 23. from 9 to 11: 30 a.m. : Dale and Doris Mossburg are making a visit to the home of their daughter. Kay Davis and family. Doris was to attend the annual con­ ference of Utfited Methodist Women on Thursday. Meantime they are seeing their three grandchildren for a few days. Greeting card manufacturers have designated Oct. 20 as Pastor Appreciation Day. Your local store will have appropriate cards to sell. Cathy Lucas, Tom and Jackie Gilliland were hosts for the local Historical Society meeting Oct. 10. Vice President Richard Heaven presided. The "Four Seasons in America** video presentation was excellent with narration by Charles Kuralt, much in the manner of WOTV’s Dick Evans. Maple syrup production in Vermont, tubing on the Apple River in Wisconsin, daffodils in Virginia, melons in Kansas, birds in California, wood piled with unique artistry id Vermont and ice harvest in New York; all were pictured show­ ing a slice of American life today. A major attraction was a quilt assembled and quilted by Helen Brodbeck Miske of Lan­ sing. The blocks had been made by each ■ember of the Merry Social Club and each ras embroidered with the member's name, he blocks had been stored for years at the ome of Fern Miske's son Jerry in Grand UpKh until his sister-in-law completed the project. Genevieve Bowerman was able to add uraames of several who had used only given lames. The society has in its archives the ecretary's books from this group which lounshed for many years with a membership united to 26 to 25 so the meetings could be eld in the ladies" homes The society has had or years a signature quill made at the Conjegational church many years ago. That quilt s a store house of memories for names of Koplc no longer living. Tim Edgerton and wife Colleen of -akeview Drive are listed as surviving grandhildren of Angie Edgerton, age 104. who lied at Hastings Sept. 26. She had been a Laning resident for 72 years. Her poems were ►Tinted in many collections, also in volumes published by Mrs. Edgerton herself. She had m named Poet Laureate of Michigan State federation of Women’s Clubs in 1963. Her vorks had been entered in many competiiors. She had been born in southwest Gratiot bounty near Carson City. Her survivors in­ Jude a son, Clarence, and wife, Thelma, of Middleville and a second grandson. Ted. and vife Cheryl of Owosso, besides two grand­ nephews. Graveside services were at Holt. Lakewood Community Council will meet Ihursday. Oct. 24. next week at 9:30 a.m. at fellowship Hall. Plans arc likely under way or the annual ingathering of foodstuffs for December distribution to needy people within he school district. The new baby daughter bora to David and Kmy Vandecar is Courtney. Paternal grandlarents are Monte and Alice Forshey and naternal grandparents Ray and Mary ZJykbousc Baby Courtney has a sister. Shelbie. Mabie Poff Burleigh of Ionia accompanied Sob and Thelma Johnson of Smyrna to the Thursday meeting of the historical society last ■reek. I Village work crews have been replacing portions of street paving on Fourth Avenue in recent weeks. By early week they had pro­ gressed to the 1600 block. Lots of barricades were placed to protect motorists from sudden jolts of dropping their wheels two or three in­ ches to the old brick paving. The G.R. Press reported that an accident at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Jordan Lake Road had seriously injured 17-year-okl Kurt Graebner of Lake Odessa His car failed Jo stop for traffic on Grand River (Old US-16) fend it struck a school bus turning south onto Jordan Lake Road. The car was wedged under the bus. None of lhe students on the bus nor rhe driver or aide were injured. Jaws of Life Were used to extricate the auto passengers. The 17-year-old passenger Dale Hicks was {treated and released from Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Graebner was listed in fair condition at Butterworth Hospital. Ionia state police investigated. 1 A Lansing newspaper reported the death of a former resident. Katherine Nelson, of Pom­ pano Beach. Fla While the family lived on the south side of Jordan Lake their son. Mut­ iny Nelson III. died and then his sister. I Rebecca Proctor, also died. B<xh were buried 'at Lakeside cemetery Since the couple moved jaway. the husband Murray died. She is sur•vived by children Janette Pekar of Maryland. James Cook of Florida and Michael Nelson of Washington. Graveside services were held Saturday forenoon with arrangements by Koops Chapel The G.R. Press reported that the famed moose Gulliver who has wandered the Upper Peninsula since 1985 after being air-lifted from Ontario has been found deceased. He was tracked until 1992 by radio collar. He was known to have traveled as much as 163 miles from the site where he was released near McFarland. He spent his final years near Whitefish Point. Associated Press story reported that Christopher Faulkner bad received a mechanic's scholarship of $1,000 to pay for a 32-week course that produces certified mechanics. The scholarship was awarded by the Grand Rapids chapter of Automotive Ser­ vice Association Chris is the son of Joo and Cindy Faulkner of Harwood Road. Hastings Jaycees "outstanding" individuals pose with their awards after the MainStreet Savings Bank Honors Saturday evening. Pictured are (front row, from left) Regan Chase, Tina Thompson. Brenda Cuddahee (middle row, from left). Colleen Moore. Cathy Cuddahee. Felicia Cuddahee, Angela Jerkatis. Connie Jedneak (back row, from left), John Pnce, Rick Krouse, Jim Coleman. Jason Sixberry, Joe Huebner and Mark Hewitt. Nominations sought for alumni award The board of the Hastings High School Alumni Association held sS annual organizational meeting recently. Robert Casey, chairman of the "Distinguished Alumnus of lhe Year" award commit­ tee, issued an appeal to the public to sub­ mit nominations for this award, which will presented at the 110th Alumni Ban­ quet Saturday, June 14. 1997, at the high school cafeteria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain pertinent biographical in­ formation and a statement as to why the proposer believes the nominee deserves this recognition. Nominees must be graduates of Hastings High School. The committee will meet next April at which time members will consider previously submitted nominations in ad­ dition al! new proposals. Nominations should be mailed to: Robert Casey, 2525 Campground Road. Hastings. MI 49058. WOOD-TV’s Linda White (left) receives the key Io the city from Mayor Frank Campbell for her hosting the MainStree* Savings Bank Honors Night in place of Warren Reynolds. Proposal D, G meeting topics A question and answer meeting with state legislators on Proposals D and G, wildlife management issues, will be held Thursday, Oct. 24. at the Maple Valley High School Auditorium from 9 to 11 a.m. Lawmakers will include Joanne Em­ mons, John Schwartz, Frank Fitzgerald and Terry Geiger. The meeting is sponsored by the Maple Valley FFA chapter. For directions or more information, call the high school ag department at 852-9971. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 17. 1996 PLAYGROUND Each school will have a full-sized copy of the playground's schematic design on display, and she also hopes io get some businesses to display the sketch so the public can get a good look at it. "Those who have seen it (the sketch) arc really impressed with it. It's got all the most popular things that the kids wanted and also the most unique ones One little girl said she wanted a flower (in the playground) and he (Wille) integrated that in a “flower playhouse." Ponsetto said. "A lot of kids asked for the dinosaur slide. It's over on the far side, over by the swings That's going to be the dinosaur's tail." she said, looking at a copy of the de­ sign. “Il's hard to imagine what the dinosaur is going to look like, but that's his tail. Il's really neat." she said. Depending on the amount of donated ma­ terials that can be secured, lhe estimated cost $60,000 to $100,000 "If we have a lol of donations that will significantly bang down the cost." she said. Donations can include such items as lumber, tires, tubing, chain, nails, etc. "We are hoping that lhe community will really gel involved and help out in that re­ More than $8,000 was raised for the pro­ ject during the summer and more fund­ raisers are planned. The goal is to build lhe playground next spring On election day. Nov. 5. Circle of Friends is promoting a "Vole and Eat" fund-raiser from 4 to 8 p.m. at Burger King in Hast­ ings. Burger King is donating 20 percent of its proceeds dunng that time frame to the Circle of Friends. “When (Burger King) customers come in that day. they must say that they want to support our playground and then it will at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hasting* Phone 945-3195 Worship. praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a m and 6 p.m . Wednesday 7 p.m. Abo Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a m to 6 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hasting*. Ml 49056 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible classes 10 a.m., Wor­ ship II a m . Evening Service* 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2936 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Corresponde'«cr Course GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly lhe Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd 1 mile East of Hasting* Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Service* - 9:45 rm . Bible Classes for all age*. 10 40 a m Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing your Faith; 5 30 p.m youth meeting with Youth with a Message" 945-9224 . 6 3CT p.m Bible study for all WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3165 N. Broad** i* Hasting* Ml 49056 FNsux Carl Litchfield Phone 367-1061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am . Re* Ken Vaught. 11:00 am . Re* Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m. for ail age* NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per sonal Financial Freedom. Found* tKwal Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calhng Gcal's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Losing RcLalHWish.n* with your Spouse. Children arx. Friend* Join us tor the class that f.t* your need*. 4-H. Monday* 6 308:00 pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p m al 154 E Braodway. Woodland iLauhwgh residence) and Wednes day. 5: IS p.m at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8:00 a m.. freewill offering You arc in* tied and welcome PLEASAN i VIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m . Sunday School 11.00 a.m . Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 760 p m . Wednesday AWANA 6 XL8 00 p m (3 yr. old through fxh grade) I H t I C fl OF TI6« NAZARENE. 1716 Nonh Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hubley. pastor % phone 945 3397 Church phone 945-«995 Kathy Count, choir director Sun day morning: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Monung wor­ ship. 6:00 p m Evening Worship; Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pai fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m Nursery for all service* Prayer meeting. 7 30 p.m. Wednesday ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charle* Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mas* 4:30 pm; Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 11:00 a m. . Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. CtaiAR CREEK BIBLE. C«fef Creek Rd . I mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a m ; Woe ship 11:00a m.. Evening Service at 6:00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 o m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor. James R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 a m . Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Monung Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening -Service Wednesday 6 30 A waaa Clubs. 700 p.m.. Teen* in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m . Aduha Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACU. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sundav School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. if interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meet* Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all service* Bring the whole family ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St i Hasting* Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Re* Deacon David Hustwick al 948-2101. St Andrew * is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Sv nod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Monung Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before lhe Service Nursery children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry. leadership training The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hmiioos and LM OOaasa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEX FAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THS HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings, Michigan piece of lumber for the project and letting people know how many "boards" their dona­ tion purchased. "Then everybody can feel like they own a part of the park (playground), she said Dave and Nancy Allcrding have volun­ spect." Ponsetto said. QUIMBY UNITED HASTINGS ASSEMBLE OF GOD. 1674 Weat Sate Raud. Hasting* Mich limn A Camp­ bell. Pa*tor Sunday School 9 3C a.m., classes for all igc* Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p m Wednesday activities 7:00 p m are: Rainbows or J J Bibk Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Qua (ages 8-12), Youth Ministries or Teen BMe Qua <w» Aduh Bible Stud* - So age limit* count towards our fund-raiser." Ponsetto said. A future fund-raiser will be a "buy-aboard" campaign, calculating the cost of one of the playground structure is between Sketch, continued from page 2 METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship ‘ 11 a.m . After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Bos 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4687 Coati Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; ChuKh Service 10 30 Wednesday b p.m Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High. SA CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131st Ave . W'ayland. Ml 49036 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW o< Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m.. Saturday Mass during the summer 6:00 p.m.; Communion Services Wednesday, friday at 9.-00 am. - ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p m weekday* or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m - 1928 Book nf Common Prayer GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St . Hasting* Re* Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday . Oct 20 - 8:00 A 10:45 Holy Communion; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). Commit­ tee Fair; 4:00 Service of Healing. 6 00 DK-6th Thursday. Oct. 17­ 6:30 Children's Choir; 7:30 Adult Choir; 8:00 AA Friday. Ocl. 18 5 3OHaynde Saturday. Ort. 19­ 10 00 Catesh 2; 1:30 Inquirers. 800 NA Tuesday. Oct 22 3:00-5:30 Piano Study Wednes­ day. Oct 23 - 10X30 WordWat chers; 3.*00-5:30 Piano Study. 7:00 Adventurer*. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH, Comer State Rd and Boliwoot' St . Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor PS me 945 9121 Sunday - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens. 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adult* Kid* Alive for age* 2 through fifth grade. 900 a.m. Senior Aduh Bible Study. 10:00 am. Young Aduh Bible Study; 6 30 p.m. Kid’s Quizzing and Ladies' Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Bi­ ble Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further information call the church office HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education. Becky Oexler. Program1 Youth Director Thursday. Oct. 17 — 3 00pm Cadcae Choir. 3:00-7:00 p.m. Rummage Sale. Sharpe Hall. Friday. Oct 18 - 9:00-4:00 Rum­ mage sale. Sharpe Hall. Sunday. Oct 20 - •••STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY***. 8 00 am. Chancel Choir rehearsal. 9:30 and 11:00 Monung Worship. (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided dunng both services. 9:50 a.m. Sunday Church School for all ages. 10:30 a m Cof­ fee Hour. 10:30 a m Flower sign­ up for 1997, 11 50 a m Children's Church. 12:00-2:45 p m Senior High PYF Mail tnp. 3:30 p m. Middle High PYF Leaf Raking Monday. Oct 21 - 7:30 pm Trustees meet; 8:20 p.m Ago in Sanctuary Tuesday. Oct. 22 — I 00 p.m Suff meets for prayer; 3:30 p m . Handchime* Wednes­ day. Oct. 23 - 7:00 p m Stephen Ministers. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Sta^ert, Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar ner free building with ele*ator to all floor* Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 1030 am . Worship 1100 am with child care for infant* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade; MI-H1 Youth Fellowship - 4 00 pm . Senior Hi Youth Fellow*hip — 5 30 pm WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6:00 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Nigh. Fnday. Oct. 18 — Barry County Habitat for Humanity Swiss Steak and Chicken Fundraiser Din­ ner 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Sunday. Oct 20 - Laity Sun day. with sermon by Lee Turner and special music by Youth Hand­ bell*. Chancel Choir and All God's Children Sing dunng morning wor­ ship. At 4 00 p.m . lhe public is in­ vited to an Organ and Piano Con­ cert featunng Craig Stapert and Bufford Coe Monday. Oct 21 — Tour of Church Organ* at First United Methodist. First Presbyterian and Emmanuel Episcopal, starting 8 00 pm at First United Methodist Thursday. Oct. 31 — Rummage Sale 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. teered to get price quote* for the Circle of Friends’ Purchased Materials Committee The information Will be useful tn fundrais­ ing if someone wants to sponsor a specific piece of playground equipment and wants to know the exact cost. Circle of Friends is seeking a volunteer to serve as cixYdinatcv of donated materials. "It's a fun jof» and H's a challenging job. So I hope we can find somebody to fill that one. It's going to be a real key position." Ponsetto said. A volunteer "who is good at garage saleing. a turning trash into treasute kind of per­ son" is what the group needs, she said. That person could be "somebody who likes a trea­ sure hunt, looking for stuff (for the play­ ground) that could be substituted (as part of the materials) and thinking of unusual sources." Elsie L. Kahn Katherine Nelson Jo Berta Rasmussen BATTLE CREEK - Elsie L. (Banks) Kihn. age 48, G( Battle Creek and formerly of Nash­ ville, passed away Sunday, October 13,1996 at Laurels of Bedford Nursing Home, Battle Creek. She was bom May 30, 1948 in Hastings, the daughter of Robert & Vickie (Valondry) Banks. She attended Maple Valley Schools and married Victor Maurer in Nashville in 1968. She married Omar Kahn in 1981 and he preceded her in death in 1994. She was employed ?s a Security Guard for E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings, as a Keypunch Operator for Amway Corporation, and as manager for E-Z Serve Majic Market in Florida. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 8260 of Nazhville, and Eagles 8299 of Battle Creek and served as Inside Guard. She enjoyed crocheting, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Omar Kahn; father, Robert Banks Sr.; brother. Robert Banks Jr. She is survived by her sons, Robert Maurer of Hastings, Michael Maurer of Hastings, John (Tina) Maurer of Hastings; one daughter, Vickie Maurer of Grand Rapids; five grand­ children; mother, Vickie Banks of Battle Creek; sisters, Jayne (Kenneth) Scott of North Carolina, Elizabeth (Eugene) Hughes of LAKE ODESSA - Katherine (Ewing) Nelson, age 73, of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, October 4, 1996 in Pompano Beach. Florida. She was born on July 18, 1923, in Lansing. Katherine had been a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Murray; daughter, Rebecca Proctor; son, Murray Nelson III; two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by one daughter, Janette Pekar of Maryland; (wo sons, James Cook of STANTON - Jo Berta (Whitmore) Raamuasen. age 61, of Sunton passed away Moirtay, October 14, 1996 at her residence in SumotL She was boro on July 4,1935 in Hastings, the daughter of Delbert and Josephine Whitmore. Jo Bena wu raised in the Hastings area and graduated from Hastings High School in 195J. She attended Blodgett Memorial School 6f Nursing and graduated in 1956. She worked as a registered nurse at PenoxJk Hospital in Hastings through 1958. Jo Berta married Ronnie Rasmussen of Edmore on September 27, 1958 and moved to the Sunton area. She held nursing positions at Greenville, Tri-County and .Sheridan H^jpiulx and worked in Public Health Nursing and helped organize Polio Vaccine Clinics. Jo Beruretired from the Medical Records Department of Sberid« Community Hospital in April 1996. She was active in the First Congregational Church (U.C.C.) of Sunton in various capaci­ ties, most recently as clerk. She is survived by her husband Ronnie gf Stanton; sons, Richard Rasmussen, Boar (Suzanne) Rasmussen; daughter, Maryfc (Lynn) Heinlen of Sunton; four gru^cbildreu, Bradley, Megan, Austin, and Weston; risttrs. Jane Arnold of Hastings, Delphine Przekop < Grand Rapids and Mary Kale Jones ofTiftod, Georgia. Services were held Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at First Congregational Church in Stanton with Pastor Dave Engler officiating. Interment was held at the Entrican Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church of Stantop for Youth Activities. Arrangements were made by StebbinsMcCullough Chapel in Edmore. Okeechobee, Honda, Joyce (Dennis) Sergent of Mason, and Kathleen (Gary) Morales of Charlotte; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville with the V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 8260 officiating. Burial of ashes was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Society or Hospice. Marian L. Weaver HASTINGS - Marian L. Weaver, age 75, of Hastings, passed away Monday, October 14, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Weaver was born on August 20,1921 in Hastings, the daughter of Harold & Gladys (Meade) Radford.*She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1939 from Hastings High School She went on to attend Grand Rapids Beauty College. She owned and operated a beauty shop in Hastings for about six years. She was married to Keith Craig in 1946 he preceded her in death in 1970, she was then married to Ralph Weaver on August 15, 1970 and he preceded her in death on April 3,1995. She was a member of Hastings order of East­ ern Stir 87 (Life Member). She was preceded in death by her father; husbands, & two grandchildren. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon (Marinus) Cronk of Hastings; one son, Dennis Craig of Taylor, three step daughters. Peg (Reg) Dunnigan of Hastings, Trudy (Gene) Shade of Lake Odessa, Jane fees) Raymond of Hastings; mother, Gladys Yarger of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; aunt A unde, Gertrude A Willian Schilhaneck of Chelsea. Graveside Services wer? held Wednesday, October 16, 1996 at Riverride Cemetery in Hastings with the Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I Evelyn L Griffin | HASTINGS - Evelyn L. Griffin, age 75, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born August 31, 1921 in Kalama­ zoo, the daughter of Edwin and Ethel (Bernner) Parker. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. Mrs. Griffin married Bernard P. Griffin September 7,1940, he preceded her in death on June 25, 1994. She moved to Hastings in 1994 from Comanche, Texas. She was a member of the Hastings Hope United Methodist Church. 4-H Leader for many years, volunteer at the Barr County Commission on Aging, and worked many years on the family farm. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Goldsmith. Mrs. Gnffin is survived by tv-'O sons, Donald (Shirley) Griffin of Hastings, Robyn (Brenda) Griffin of Saranac; one daughter, Mrs. Steven (Patricia) Hodge of Fenton; eight grandchil­ dren; eight great grandchildren; brother, Philip (Sybil) Parker of Kalamazoo; sister, Mrs. Leon (Barbara) Pallet of Galesburg; several nieces and nephews and cousins. Graveside Services were held Monday, October 14, 1996 at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings with Reverend Larry E Hubley and Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings, Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Florida, and Michael Nelson of Washington; five grandchildren; great grandchildren; brother, Jack Ewing of Holt Graveside Prayer and rejoicing was held Saturday, October 12, 1996 at the Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Gold Coast, 911 E. Atlantic Boule­ vard Suite 200, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odessa |B. Adma ^helplty| NASHVILLE - B. Adma Whelpley, age 74, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 1996 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Whelpley was bora on August 6,1922 in Alabama, the daughter of Rufus A Mamie (Wood) LaMar. She was raised in the Mason, Ohio area and attended schools there. She went on to receive nurses training at Bethesda Hospital in Cincin­ nati graduating with her R.N. Degree in 1944. She was married to Daniel Steidle, marriage ending in divorce. She then married James T. Whelpley on April 18, 1958 and he survives. They moved to Thornapple Lake in Barry County in 1954. Mrs. Whelpley’s nursing career span 20 yean and she also co-owned and operated “LaMar’s Cabins" at Thornapple Lake for nearly 30 years. Mrs. Whelpley was preceded in death by her son, W. Dana Steidle on November 27, 1990. Mrs. Whelpley is survived by her husband, James T. Whetoiey; son and wii^, Jot . Whelpley of Nashville, three arawtrhftfrfrn two great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Friday, October 11,1996at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Norman L Herron officiating Bunal took place at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Suzanne Dee Traschereau | DEARBORN HEIGHTS - Suzanne Dee (McLaughlin) Traschereau, age 32, of Dear­ born Heights and formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, October 13, 1996. She was born May 14, 1964 in Ionia, lhe daughter of Nelson and Susan (Keeler) McLaughlin. She attended Lake Odessa Schools and graduated from Detroit High School and Computer School. She lived in the Dearborn Heights area since 1986. She was married to Michael Taschereau in 1981 in Detroit She is survived by her husband, Michael Taschereau; her children, Cale, Joshua, Taylor and Amanda; her parents. Nelson McLaughlin of Detroit and Susan Keiser of Lake Odessa, one sister, Stephanie McLaughlin; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial Services were held on Wednes­ day, October 16, 1996 at lhe Lesney and Son Funeral Home in Dearbora. Graveside Memorial Services will be held Saturday, October 19, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. |Owen D. Lehman| CLARKSVILLE - Owen D. Lehman, age 64, of Clarksville, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 1996 at his residence. He was bora on June 8,1932 in Lake Odessa, the son of Earl and Essie (Webster) Lehman. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict He was married to Madalon Leazenby in September of 1965, she preceded him in death on May 24, 1995. He was employed at General Motors Fisher Body in Lansing for 30 years, retiring in 1985. Mr. Lehman was a member of the JacksooMutchler VFW Post of Lake Odessa He is survived by one son, Larry (Julie) Lehman of Grand Ledge; two stepchildren, Herbert (Diane) Dannenberg of Mauston, Wisconsin, Brian Adsit of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren, Katie and Travis Lehman; three step-grandchildren. David, Lacey and Luke Dannenberg; two brothers, Emerson (Phylis) Lehman of Lake Odessa and Pete Lehman of Florida; two sisters, Ruth (Vernon) Newton of Woodland and Bettie (Alli) Baghai of Boston. Massachusetts. Memorial services were held on Saturday, October 12, 1996 at the Koop Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, with the Rev. rend George Speas officiating. Interment took place in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Hospice of Ionia. Phillip Gorden Engierth HASTINGS - Phillip Gorden Englerth, age 71, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, October 13, 1996 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Englerth was born on October 26,1924 in Cogswell, North Dakota, the son of Phillip A Nine (Heacock) Englerth. and attended Electronic’! He moved to Hastings in 1952 from Cog»well. North Dakou He was married to Emma Jean Kinzler on June 2, 1950. He was employed as an electronic’s techni­ cian most of his working life. His employment included Pennock HospiUl, retiring in 1984; Michigan Magnetic's in Vermontville, sei£ employed technician and was engaged if farming. He was a member of Hope Uniled MethodK Church and past member Church Board of Trustees, member Antique Tractorli Association. He was preceded in death by his parent!. He is survived by his wife, Jean Englerth; two sons, Ed (Pamela) Englerth of Hasting!, Mark (Janet) Englerth of Gun Lake; four grandchildren; sister, Madlyn Lamb of Cogs­ well, North Dakou. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 17, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wrep Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Hubley and Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church or charity of ones choice. ha Birman LAKE ODESSA - Iva Birman, age 93, a longtime resident of Lake Odessa, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 1996 enroute to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was bora on March 12, 1903 in Bowes Township, the daughter of Austin and Louise (Weaver) Erb. She had been married for forty-one years tb Clarence Birman who preceded her in death ip 1964. Iva had been a member of the Hope Church of Brethren and had been active in both the church quilting club and the Three Times Four Club in Lake Odessa. t Mrs Birman was also preceded in death by her brothers, Roy, Leo, and Ira. She is survived by her five children, Kenneth (Mary) Birman of Dorr. Elwood (Mary) Birman of Baldwin, Doo (Barbara) Birman of Ionia, Clara (Robert) Benner of Nashville, uri Katherine (Richard) Stairs of Grand Ledge; one brother, Jay Erb of Freeport; twenty-odb grandchildren, and twenty-one ref grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 14,1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, with Reverend Douglas Riechenbach officiating. Private burial took place in the Bowty Mennomte Cemetery. <1 Share Local Information with a friend, relative ; who's moved away. : Subscribe to J The Hastings BANNER! < �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17,1996 — Page 7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- —. Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas Zion Lutheran’s annual bazaar will be Saturday, Oct. 19. It will include wooden lawn ornaments, fabric and knitted items, a white elephant table and a garden produce table with home decorating items such as miniature pumpkins and bittersweet. The bazaar will open at 9 a.m with hot coffee and snacks available until lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bazaar will end al 3 p.m. The first bake sale to benefit the 1996 hol­ iday luminaries planned for every street in the village of Woodland will be held at the Woodland Branch of the Ionia County Na­ tional Bank Friday Oct. 18. They need pies, cakes, cookies, bread, candies, etc., to help make this a success. If you have craft items that you would be willing to donate, they also would be appreciated. ' Wasolaskus-Thayer united in marriage P Kuempels to mark 50th anniversary Kenneth and Florence Kuempel arc celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 26, 1996. Their sons, Kenneth Jr., David and Lewis, -and their families invite family and fnends to ■ an open house on Oct. 26, from 2-4 p.m. at L the American Legion Hail. 325 South Church SB Hastings - No gifts please. Cara Lynn Wasolaskus and Bradly Scott Thayer, both of Dowling, were married Sept. 14 at Hastings Free Methodist Church. The mother of the bride is Christy Land stra of Grand Rapids. The groom's parents are Gerry and Richard Thayer of Dowling Matron of honor was Takytha Redman. of Hastings, fnend of the bride. Attendants were Danielle Wasolaskus, sister of the bride; Rene Boarts, friend of the bride; Tia Nichols, friend of the bride; Tammie Thayer, sister of the groom; and Dawn Chandler, aunt of the groom. Flowergirl was Brittany Thayer, niece of me groom Best man was Ken Lambeth, of Dowling, friend of lhe groom. The groomsmen were Chad McKeever, Aaron Newberry. Shawn Davis. Pat Kelley and Matt Schriener. All friends of the groom. The two ushers were Rob Laos and Shawn Ahem, both friends of the groom as well. The bride is now employed at J-Ad Graphics in Hastings and the groom works al Union Pump Company in Battle Creek. A receptkxi with 2U0 guests was held at lhe Knight? of Columbus in Hastings. Bea Murphy to mark 80th birthday : Norman O’Meara marks 80 years Bea Murphy will be celebrating her 80th birthday on Wednesday. Oct. 23. She will appreciate receiving cards and let­ ters at Bea Murphy. 382 Sandpiper Cove, Ellenton. FL 34222. ‘ Norman O'Meara Sr. celebrated his 80th birthday Oct. 13th with a party given by his tons. He enjoys fishing and traveling. Thanks for all the cards and well wishes. Q Workers are needed for this and the second sale planned to be held in the bank on Fri­ day. Nov. 15. The second sale will be coor­ dinated by Sheila Carter and Nancy Tyler. Six ladies from Zion Lutheran Church, Elaine Stewart, Phyllis Baitinger, Virginia Roberts, Carolyn Brecheisen. Bernice Vro­ man and Alice Morrow went to the conven­ tion of Lutheran Church Women at Trufant last week. Lorraine Otto frtm Middleville demonstrated and talked about basket mak­ ing A nice luncheon was served by the Tru­ fant ladies. It was chicken salad, molded jello salad with relishes and dessert. The Woodland Lions Club met last Tues­ day evening in their den. Special guests were Edith Grashius and Bnan Decker. The Woodland Townehouse Restaurant served a meat loaf diner through the connecting door. Harold Stannard honored the club with an­ other of his lectures, this one about lhe sink­ ing of the Titanic. The event occurred in an ice field in the north Atlantic on April 14, 1912. Stannard said he became interested in this little pan of history when he sat next to a little lady at a Lions Club in Manhattan Beach. Calif. The lady was a survivor of the Titanic and was honored by that Lions Club in April every year until she died when she was more*than 90 years old. He also said that Loma Little, their Cali­ fornia neighbor who has spent pan of lhe last two summers with them at their home in Woodland, was a passenger on the “Carpathia,” the ship that finally arrived at the scene of the wreck and picked up the sur­ vivors. Little was 3 years old and remem­ bers the crew of the ship coming into her mother's stateroom and taking the blankets off the beds to wrap the Titanic survivors ar­ riving on the deck. A VCR tape by Charles Kurault about the seasons in America was shown at lhe Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting last week. Marge Erickson presented a quilt given to the society by Gerry Miske, who graduated from Woodland High School in 1943 and now lives in Comstock Park. The quilt, each block made by one of 20 mem­ bers of lhe Merry Social Club many years ago, had belonged to his mother. Fem Miske. His sister-in-law, Helen Brodbeck Miske. who now lives in Lansing, had put the blocks together, put on an authentic feed sack backing, and quilted lhe bed cover. Each block was autographed by the lady who pieced iL , 1 saw Richard and Mildred Brodbeck al the Mission Fair at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Saturday and he said he had been in Pennock Hospital a few days last week being treated for tendinitis in his legs. The mission fair itself was interesting with 12 different projects receiving support from Lakewood United Methodist Church’s missionary committee having displays and representatives there. A salad luncheon was served mid-day. Dr. Robert C. Smith spoke at lhe Sunday Condominium For Sale Legal Notice NOTICK TO TMK KMNDfTB OF BANNY COUNTY Notice Is hereby given that the Borry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for lhe following Special Use permits - CASE NO. SP 20-96 — Melvin Raab, (applicant). LOCATION: At the Northeast comer of Sprague Rd. and Cottage Av*, in Sec. 7. Barry Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit to 'operate a campground. ' • Completely Finished • • 2 Bedroom • Fully Carpeted • Ceramic Trie Entry • Gas Fireplace • Air Conditioned • Attached Garage - I -1/2 Bath - Main Floor Laundry • Beautiful Oak Cabinets • Cathedral Ceiling • Much. Much More! • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY Cadi for Appointment Todayl r CASE NO. SP. 21-96 — Virginia A. Mulder, (ap­ plicant). Marti J. B Virginia Mulder, (property owner). LOCATION At 6650 Gorbow Rd on the North side oH a private rood between Robertson Rd. ond Knoll* Drive In Sec. 7. I riving Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to hove a home occupation to operate a hair salon. , MEETING DATE: October 28. 1996. TIME: 7:30 p.m. Y. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law •Building at 220 West Court St.. Hastings Michigan. - Interested persons desiring to present their ’views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. Site inspections of K.* above described proper­ . tie* will be completed by the Planning Commission member* the day of the hearing Person* inKjested In accompanying the group should contact the Pfenning Office. The special use applications ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during the hour* of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the PlonnIng Office at 948-4830 for farther information. The County of Borry will provide necessary aux ftpry aid* ond services, such os signers for the hearing impaired ond audio topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in(fividucls with disabilities ot the meeting hearing upon ten (10) day* notice to the County of Borry jndtviduols with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Borry by writing or colling the following Michael Brown, fm^ty Administrator. 220 W. State Street, Hasting* Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Nancy L Boersma g^ry County Cfort* (10/17) 945-4776 TAKISG RISIRVATIOSS Cherts Hills . (states Diabetes and the Eye Michael Rohr, M.D., board certified ophthalmologist will give a presentation on Diabetes and the Eye from 7-8:30 p.m.. Thursday. October 24, in the Confer­ ence Center at Pennock Hospital. Dr. Rohr will discuss, in common everyday language, how diabetes effects the eye. He will cover the latest information on the prevention and treatment of vision loss due to diabetes. Everyone knows someone who has diabetes, possibly someone in your immediate family. Come and find out all the information about the leading cause of vision loss in people less than 65 years old. This is a free program, for further information or to register please call 948-3125. Refreshments will be served. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health morning worship service and dunng the Sunday School hour to complete the mis­ sions saturation weekend. The many-year-old sidewalk in front of the Woodland United Methodist Church on Main Street in the village was dug up and hauled away last week, and a new one poured The old sidewalk was broken, uneven and danger­ ous in several places and many people had tripped on its many pitfalls; so the church members decided to replace it. With lhe new carpeting with vinyl edges on the steps, lhe front of the church is now ready for winter. Dolores Tyler (Mrs. Gordon Tyler) has been in Blodgett Hospital for several days re­ covering from hip surgery She should be home this week. Lots of Woodianders were seen at the Lakewood Community Ambulance dinner Sunday. Alice Forshey said they served well over 200 people at the dinner and that it was a financial success. The next ambulance dinner will be Nov. 10, and by then we will have elected or re-elected a president I picked up three carry-out dinners and took them to Gene and Bette Makley's where we ale them overlooking Tupper Lake. Both Gene and Bette have been under the weather for awhile and did not feel up to going out to the dinner. Woodland area fanners are taking advan­ tage of the very nice weather we have been - having to get the soy beans harvested. One can hear combines almost any time of the day or night the last few days. Candidates (from left) John Barnett, Robert Wenger, Martin Walters, Jim Bailey and Loma Wilson appeared at the Hastings BPW forum last week. Hastings BPW has candidates in forum The Hastings chapter of lhe Business and Professional Women's club had a candidates' fonim last week. Those attending included County Com­ missioners Jim Bailey, Robert Wenger and Emmet Herrington, commission candidate John Barnett, Rutland Township trustee can­ didate Marlin Walters and Loma Wilson, Castleton Township Clerk. Of the group, only Herrington and Wenger, both Republicans, have opposition in the Nov. 5 general election. Herrington is seeking a second term against Democrat C. Richard Bennett. Wenger is seeking his fifth two-year term on the County Board against Democratic challenger John Loftus. All of the candidates made brief statements and then were asked questions from the audi­ ence. Herrington said he would continue to press for modem management techniques in gov­ ernment. Wenger outlined the many accomplish­ ments of the County Board, particularly in instituting a mapping system. Both Wenger and Bailey answered ques­ tions from the audience about Rails to Trails and lhe animal shelter. NOTICK OF MOffTQAGK FOKKCLOMIWK BALK •old above described land, 120 feet to the place of beginning of thi* excepted parcel. Excepted Parcel No. 2: Also excepting the Southerly 149 feet of the land first above described Excepted Parcel No. 3: A parcel of land which is part of the old Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway right of way In the plot of Delton, described as fallow*: Beginning at the Northeast comer of Lot 77 of the Plot of Delton, thence South 89 degree* East 40.00 feet; thence South 23 degree* 52 minute* West 95.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees West 30.35 feet; thence Northeasterly along the Easterly side of said Lot 27, also on the curving right of way of sold rollrood, a distance of 91.65 feet; the great chord of sold curve bears North 13 degrees 15 minutes East for 91.65 feet. to the point of beginning of this excepted parcel. Excepted Parcel 4: A parcel of land situated In the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, being more particularly described os follows: Commencing at Default hen occurred In the condition* of o mor tgoge mode by DHTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. INC., o Mkhigon corporation (the "Mortgagor"). to the COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN, (the "Mortgagee") having it* principal office at 220 Wert State Street. Hasting*. Michigan 49058. doted February 26.1988. and recorded In the office of the Register of Deed* for Barry County, Michigan on March 25. 1988 in Liber 464. Page* 26. 77 and 27-A (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elect* to deciare and hereby docfaro* the entire unpaid amount of the Mortoge due and payable forthwith. A* of the dale of thi* Notice there I* claimed to bo duo for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen and 93/100 Dollar* (S395.813.93). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any port thereof. Notice I* hereby given that by virtue of the power of solo confoin*d In the Mortgage and the statute In such case mode and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, a* provided in the AAortgoge. and all legal cost*, charge* and expense*, including the attorney foe allowed by low. and oil taxes and insurance premium* paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged promise* at public vendue to the highest bidder at the oast en­ trance of the Barry County Courthouse located in City of Hostings. Michigan on Thursday. October 24. 1996. at 2!D0 o'clock In the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage ore situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and ore described a* follow*: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 6. Town I North, Range 9 West, described os a •trip of land 166 feet in width, being 33 feet on the Easterly side and 133 feet on th* Westerly side of the centerline of the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Railway a* formerly located over ond across the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southeast IZ4 of said Section 6. said strip of land being 528 feet In length, more or less, measured along the centerline of said main trock In o Southerly direction from the centerline of Maple Street os laid out in th* original town plot of Delton, to a point which is 240 feet, mor* or less. Northerly of the East line of Grove Street measured along the centerline of said main trock. containing an area of 1.91 acres, more or less, ond being land deeded heretofore to the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway by two deeds recorded in Liber 50 of Deeds, page 400. and in Liber 57 of Deeds, page 62. Barry County. Record*. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan; excep­ ting, however, the fallowing parcel* of land, towit: Excepted Parcel No. 1: Storting ot the Northeast corner of the above described land thence Westerly along th* centerline of Maple Street 75 feet; thence Southwesterly parallel with th* Easterly line of the above described land. 100 feet, thence Southeasterly to a point 69 feet Westerly parallel with Maple Street from the Easterly line of the above described land ond being 120 feet South of the place of beginning of this excepted parcel; thence Easterly 69 feet parallel with Maple Street to the Easterly line of said above described land; thence Northeasterly along th* Easterly line ot the Northeast comer of a parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described os follow*: A strip of land 166 feet In width being 33 feet on the Easterly side and 133 feet on the Westerly side of the centerline of the main trock of the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway as formerly located over and across the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 6. said strip of land being 528 feet In length, more or less, measured along the centerline of said main trock In a Southerly Erec­ tion from the centerline of Maple Street as laid out In the original Town Plat of Delton containing about 1.91 acre* of land, thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes West along the centerline of Maple Street a* laid out in the Original Plat of Delton. 75.00 feet, thence Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly line of the above described land ond along the arc of a 3 degree curve to the right chord bear­ ing South 19 degree* 6 minute* 35 second* West 34.70 feet to the Southerly right of way of said Maple Street and the place of beginning, thence continuing Southwesterly parallel with the Easterly line of the above described land and along the orc of a 3 degree curve to the right, chord bearing South 16 degree* 33 minute* 30 seconds West 65 X feet, thence North 11 degree* 22 minute* 25 seconds East 63.95 feet to a point on the Southerly right of way of said Maple Street, said point being North 89 degrees 20 minute* West 6.00 feet from the place of beginning, thence South 89 degree* 00 minute* East 6.00 feet to the place of beginning Subject to existing highway*, easements, and rights-of-woy of record; together with oil the tenement*, hereditaments, and appurtenance* thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice is further given that the length of th* redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sol*. Dated: September 26. 1996 THE COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN AAortgoge* Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS 8 JUDO LLP 900 Old Kent Building III Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 2489 (616)752 2000 (10/17) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 17. 1996 Dear Teacher: I'm sure even the computer buffs in my reading audience would agree with you. Keep reading for more: -~t LEGAL NOTICES: State of MkMgan NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARMY COUNTY Pratart. Cowrt Notice la hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appaoli will conduct a public beor’ng for the following: CAM NO. V-31-96 — Richard A. AAedemor. (applicant). LOCATION: Acrou from 11313 S. Weat Shore Dr. on the West tide off Pleasant Lake Rd. in Sec. 8. Barry Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect a detoched accessory building closer to the rood right of way ond the rear property line. CLAWS NOTICE bsdepessdesrt Frebete Filo No 96-161.604 IE Estate of Marjorie I. Belanger. Deceased. Social Security No. 385 24-0950 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 4118 Kalamazoo S.E.. Grand Rapids. Ml 49508 died 1/15/96. An instrument died 10/25/95 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims ogoinst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Robert Burr. 3393 92nd Ave.. S.E.. Caledonia. Ml 49316, or to both the independent personal representative ond the Kent County Pro­ bate Court. 320 Ottawa. S.E.. G.R.. Michigan 49503. within 4 months of the dole of publication of this notice. Notice is further g.ven that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the CAM NO. V32 96 - Dole A Augustine, (appli­ cant); Vera M. Finney, (property owner). LOCATION At 11SSO Curtis Rd. . on the West side between Eddy 8 Cox Rds. In Sec. 12. Assyria Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to ploce a tem­ porary mob.le home on the property before o basement has been installed CASE NO. V-33-96 — Doreen Ralrigh. (applicant). LOCATION: On the Northeast corner of England Dr. and Marsh Rd in Sec. 5. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance fo place or erect a single family dwelling in the C-2 zoning district ond to create a parcel smaller than required. MEETING DATE: October 29. 1996 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts 8 low Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond ploce. Site inspections ul the above described proper ties will be completed by the Zoning Board ol Ap­ peals members the day of the hearing. Persons In­ terested In accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The vorionce applications ore available for public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office of 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered of the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities of the mooting/hearing upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County ol Borry by writing or colling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891. Nancy L. Boersma. Barty County Clerk (10/17) persons entitled to it. Michael S. Condon (P28263) 560 Grand Plaza PI -220 Lyon Grand Rapids Ml 49503 451-8605 00/17) State pf WBcMbm Prebeta Canrt CLAWS NOTICE File No. 96-21962 IE Estate of Richard Henry Kilgore. Sr. Social Security No. 362-26-1110. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 13100 Sanfield Road. Baffle Creek. Michigan 49017 died July 18. 1996. An instrument dated June 25. 1983 has been admitted os the will of the deceased. Credrton of the deceased ore notified that oil claims against ’he estate will be forever barred unless presented to the Independent personal representative. Richard Henry Kilgore. Jr.. 13100 Banfield Rood. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. or to both the independent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the date of publication ol this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to It. Gregory R Bosmo (P3O323) 427 South Westnedge Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 616-381 -9730 (10-17) Gadget no sub Ann Landers Hide fights? Dear Ann Landers: Four years ago. my husband and 1 retired io Arizona. Today, we received the following letter from our 12-year-old grandson. Jimmy'': "Dear Grandma and Grandpa: 1 miss you very much. I wish I were in Arizona right now with you. 1 really hate what is going on with my parents, so I will get right io the point. "I don't want to live here anymore. I don’t like the way my mom and dad arc always fighting. 1 love them, but I really do want to live with you in Arizona. 1 am not joking and I am not going to change my mind. "I can survive without my friends. It will be OK for you to go golfing I am used to be­ ing alone. If you agree with me. please send me a plane ticket and a little money. 1 love you both very much and miss you more than anything in the world -- Jimmy." Ann, why can’t parents settle their dif­ ferences away from the eyes and ears of their children? — Losing Grandparents in Sun City iJtar Loving Grandparents: It is not possible for a couple to hide their "dif­ ferences" from their children for long. Fur­ thermore. 1 would have to know a lot more about the nature of those differences before I sent Jimmy a plane ticket and money. If Jimmy is having difficulty at home, it would be better if he could discuss the pro­ blem with his school counselor or a trusted adult nearby. I urge you to suggest it to him. It’s nice that Jimmy sees a safe haven with you, but 1 would be careful about allowing the boy to move out of his parents' home and into yours. Such a move would alter your life con­ siderably. Think about it. At some time or another, every driver makes a dumb traffic move. We need a universal signal of apology to show the of­ fended motorist before things get nasty. 1 have thought of the palm of the hand to the side of the head, except the other motorist might think that gesture indicates he's an idiot. I’ll bet your readers can come up with a tru­ ly terrific signal of apology and help lower the blood pressure of a lot of irritated drivers. - Bethel Park, Pa. Dear Bethel Park: l*m for anything that will help promote peace and harmony on the highway. How about it, readers? Any ideas for a hand signal to let another driver know you goofed? I've been wracking my bain and coming up empty. Stitches needed Dear Ann Landers: A few years ago. you wrote about vaginal tucks for women who need a few stitches to get lightened up. When I read that letter, it meant nothing to me. I was about 16 years old. I’m 28 now, and a few months ago, I had a very large baby who should have been bom via C-section but wasn’t. Do you still think it’s a good idea? Can you recommend a doctor in my area who performs this procedure? Thanks for your help. - Anonymous Please Dear Anon: The procedure is relatively simple, and yes, I do still endorse it. I never recommend specific doctors, however. Your gynecologist should be able to help you. Tech advantage? Sorry signal Dear Ann Landers: Everyone knows that a wave of the hand can be a signal of gratitude from one motorist to another. On the flip side, a honk on the horn or an upraised hand with a digit extended signals that you have done something to irritate another motorist. Come Celebrate With Us On October Hastings City Bank Dear Aaa Landers: I was surprised to read the letter from "Quebec Quandarv," the teacher who was unsure about how she should evaluate handwitten English papers as com­ pared with those that were word-processed on a computer. Technology is an integral pan of today's work force. Since this is now a fact of life, it is the school's job to teach students how to use computers as well as provide access to them. Teaching the basics of language, however, is still the teacher’s responsibility. Computer spelling programs do not pick up on typing and homophone errors such as “to.” “two" and "too." I would never use, let alone recommend, a grammer-checker. One must have a fairly broad-based, in-depth knowledge of grammer in order to use the program. Of course, at that point, you don't really need it. The only real advantage of a computer­ generated English paper is that it looks better. — English Teacher in Fairfax, Va. J Dear Ann: I read the letter from "Quebec J Quandary" about students using computers. ’ She seems to think all students have the right. J to a level playing field. That just isn’t so. There can never be equal status for all kids in « all categories. No student should rely on the computer’s spell-check utility. It can't tell the difference between "wreak" and "wreck" because both are legitimate spellings of different words. It will accept either, whether the user wants to say "The storm wreaked havoc" or "The car was wrecked." The student who can't afford to buy a com- . puter can certainly afford to buy a dog-eared dictionary at a garage sale. And the kid does himself a disservice by using the computer's mindless utilities. Such dependency will en­ sure that he will never become proficient in * spelling or grammer. The goal of a teacher > should be to see to it that all students have a / firm gnp on both these skills before the class g year is over - whether or not they own com­ puters. Gadgets will never be a substitute for sweat. _ - RuaseU teVa. Dear Russell: Amen, brother. Keep j reading. What follows will rattle your molars. , It may also dampen a student’s enthusiasm for computers. No errors? Dear Ann Landers: This is for the teacher in Quebec who was concerned about grading V, papers dun on computers compared two » papers prepared bye students who hand right m them. I think the computer is a solution too J my terrible penmanship, but I must also take o the time loo recheck my papers if 1 want it too .' look well. A spell-checker only identifies .7 misspelled words. Its still you’re job two cor- a ret them. My sun uses the computers sugges- s boos, but sometimes, their are know sugges- d (ions that fit As you can probably g jcss buy 7 now, my spell-checker can find know errors >7 hear. Can ewe? - ! Seriously. Ann, teachers must decide what b they feel is most important - the content, the d. spelling or both. Maybe we could dispense xa with grading the papers altogether and just ) teach the subject matter. T - Port Sanilac, Mich. A Dear Port Sanilac: Some teachers have A been doing just that for quite some time - no T grades, just "pass" or "fail." I prefer the q old-fashioned way. It motivates those who .. strive for excellence, and I'm all for that. *1 >3 What can you give the person who has A everything ? Ann Landers' booklet, * 'Gems," m is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. 3 "Gems "is a collection of Ann Landers' moss A requested poems and essays. Send a se(f- :■ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes n postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann -t Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Bl. t 60611-0562. (In Canada. send $625.) '*■ Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. «b w will be celebrating our 110th The Hastings High School Student Council would like to THANK the following for providing cars at the Homecoming Parade: Anniversary ... stop by any office and Bill Seif Chevrolet • Buick • Geo Inc. BUnkensteln Pontiac • Oldsmobile enjoy • GMC Inc. * Cookies, punch and coffee Blough Brothers and Associates Ms. Cathie Magill Mr. &. Mrs. Kenneth Merriman Mr. 6 Mrs. James Toburen • Balloons for the kids Mr. A Mrs. Doug Welton •Giveaways GIRL, Emma Anne Stoetze!. 6 lbs. 15 ozs., I 21 inches bom to Martha and Marcel Stoetzel -I of Hastings. She was bom at St. Mary's -1 Hospital on Oct. 5. 1996 al 10:26 a.m. Proud grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Len Davis of Hickory Comers. Phyllis Stoetzel of Spring Arbor and Carlos M. Stoetzel Jr. of Parma. I -5 BOY, Alex Michael bom at Pennock Hospital M 00 Sept. 26 at 6:55 a.m. to Brandy Highsmith of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 254 ozs. 2154m inches long. •>£ M BOY, Tyler Alan bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 29 at 1:12 p.m. to Greg and Liz Endsley of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1054 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Shanrod Michael bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 30 at 10:21 p.m. to Pete and Amy Kennedy of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 754 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Angela Isabella bom at Pennock Hospital on Sqx. 30 at 8:27 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gloetzner of Battle Creek. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE ... Enter a Customer Appreciation Drawing at each office to win the GRAND PRIZE Be a millionaire for a day and The following positions are full-time, tenure track with aftemoon/evening assignments on-and off-campus. Applicants must have experience in teaching and working with diverse populations; may be trained for teaching on the college distance learning system. Date of hire - January 2,1997. WIN INTEREST FOR A DAY ON A MILLION DOLLARS!! FIRST PRIZE (In each office) SECOND PRIZE THIRDPRIZE $100 Savings Bond $50 Savings Bond $50 Savings Bond (In each office) (In each office) teachng experience JOB #626. Instructor. Computer Aided Drafting and Design Teach introductory engineering drafting and mechanical drawing courses in a CAD/based pro­ gram. Assist w/curriculum review, recruiting, advising and placement of students. Required: Masters Degree in Engineering. Engineering Technology. ment. Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC IB vtxn nU to mtrt CuMoener Dn«tn< No narwn to frand prar hr pvm a«m w«h mtrrrM hnr»t eakutard uwn< the Onr Year CD rair ■» <4 10 25. 96 Si» 5100 taring* Kaxh »ill hr gnen away (one pre i4fnr) and 12 $50 tatmg* will hr pm (2 fW’ uffkrl GIRL, Tara Lynn bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. I at 8:43 a.m. to Jolene Misner of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 2054 in­ ches long. GIRL, Lindsey Rose bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 3 at 12:51 a.m. to Joo and , Robin Gibbons of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6.** Ibs. 3M ozs. and 1954 inches long. JOB 8625 Instructor. Political Science. Teachrrg assignments with responsibilities for appropnate social science courses. Serve as KCC representative in the Midwest Institute for Intemational/lntercultural Education. Required: Masters m Political Science and Engineering Graphics or related field; two years relat­ ed work expenence Ability to demonstrate proficien­ cy using AutoCAD in a mechanical drafting environ­ Mum hr •a Thank You... Salary commensurate with education/experience. Posing closes 11/05/96. 4 p.m. Send cover letter and resume to Administrative Services Job •____ . Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator. . GIRL, Sharee Jane bcm at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 4 at 5:34 p.m. to Christopher Landis and Lisa Kremmin of Hastings. Weighing 7 _■ Ibs. 8 oz. and 20*6 inches long. BOY, Parker Franklin bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 5 at 7:06 a.m. to David and ' Amy Haskin of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 Ibs. 15M ozs. and 2154 inches long. V BOY, David Steven bom at Pennock Hospital f on Oct. 3 at 4:02 p.m. to Kristy and David Lauer of Hickory Comers. Weighing 6 Ibs. 1154 ozs and 19U inches long BOY, Michael Craig bom at Pennock „ Hospital on Oct. 4 at 8:00 p.m. to Atm and Bernie Solovey of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1254 ozs. and 2054 inches long. BOY, Seguin J. Guerrero bom in San Mar-^_ cos. TX. Sept. 27 to David and Kim (Inman)'” Guerrero. Grandparents are Ray and Mary In­ man of Dowling and Raymond and Andrea Guerrero of San Antonio. TX. Great Grand­ parents are Ray Sr. and Shirley Inman and . Gerald and Ada Crawley. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The Diary of Eugene Wilcox (Part 7) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Eugene Wilcox and his family put in a very hard year in 1890. He had a son born in July of that year. His diary stopped on June 13. 1889. and didn't start again until February 1890, then skipped to September 1890. He hired Homer Ritter to work for him in September 1890 during the harvest. He had some buckwheat destroyed. He apparently had a confrontation over this with Homer Rit­ ter. He look out a warrant against Homer Rit­ ter on Sept. 29. Oct. 1. he (Eugene) was ar­ rested. His father posted bond for him. Pat Dooley's hog also got shot that week. He doesn't tell us who had him arrested, or on what charges On Oct. 11. both Eugene Wilcox and his father was arrested. Again bail was posted. Again, no charges are listed, nor is the person bringing the charges named. The year 1891 was moving along a bit smoother and more routinely. April 1891 April 1. Helped Frank cut wood. Apr. 2, We did not do anything. Apr. 3. We cut wood. Apr. 4, We cut wood. Apr. 5. Jennie and 1 came home. Apr. 6. Went to town and to Frank's to get hay. Apr. 7, Plowed for oats on my place. Frank Wilcox came to my place. Apr. 8. Frank and 1 plowed for oafs. Apr. 9. We plowed until it rained. Apr. 10. We plow­ ed all day. Apr. 11. Finished plowing and commenced draging. Apr. 12. Frank went home. Jennie and 1 went to Edward's. Wallace came home with us. Apr. 13. Wallace went home. Took my pony with him. I went to H. Barn's this hay for Ed Cook, and then draged on oat ground. Arthur Shelp came here. The black horse came around, and serv­ ed Mag. Apr. 14. It rained. Went to Ed Cook's. Got tobacco. Apr. 15, Went to Father's, got hay and seed oats. Got 10 bu. Apr- 16. Sowed oats and dragged in oats. Apr. 17. Finished draging in oats. Apr. 18. Took Father's horse home and look out my potatoes. Apr. 19. Father. Edward. Wallace and Robert came here. Jennie and 1 went to Father's. I went home to Ed. Apr. 20, Helped Ed in forenoon. We came home in afternoon. Apr. 21. Went to town and helped draw manure and planted potatoes. Apr. 22, Helped Ed in forenoon. We came home in afternoon. Apr 21. Went to town. Helped draw manure and planted potatoes. Apr. 22. Went to Ed­ ward's. Got one bu. seed potatoes. Came to town, got my gnst. Apr. 23. Went to Father's and helped him plow corn ground. Jennie got 35 cents of J.L. Apr. 24. Plowed corn ground for father. Apr. 25. Father and 1 went to Mid­ dleville and to Patrick Dooley's. Apr. 26, Ed­ ward came to my place. Jennie and I went to Father's. I went to J. Cartel's and to Jacob Johnson's. John Prindle came to my place. Staid all night. Apr. 27. Plowed corn ground, finished. Apr. 28. Plowed potato ground. Went to Ed Cook's and Ed O'Conner's and Peter Castle's and to town. Apr. 29. Went to Father's and staid at home. Apr. 30, Went to Father's and draged potato ground. Pat Dooley came here. • May 1891 May 1. Went to Father's and planted potatoes. We went to Edward's. May 2. Father and 1 went to Hastings and to Mid­ dleville May 3. Jennie and I went to Father's. May 4. Went and helped Father draw Dr Bachman some hay and went to Ed O'cooaer's. May 5. Went to Father's. Pat Dooley and M.F. Jordan came here. 1 went to town. May 6. Went to Father's and to Edward's and to Delbert Wheeler's May 7. Nettie and I weal to Plainwell May 8. Father and 1 went to Hastings and to Middleville. Ed came to Father's. 1 went home with him. Father let me have $5. May 9. Ed and I went to Allegan. me wncox Family circa 1911, (standing) Jennie Shelp Wilcox, ww... momas Wilcox, Eugene Wilcox, James Leonard Wilcox, Isollne Wilcox (on horseback) Thelma Wilcox, Glenna Wilcox and Beatrice Wilcox. to my house. July 30, Bound oats and set them up. Had 24 dozen and 5 bundles. July 31, Finished binding oats. Had 12 doz. and 2 bundles. Went to Father’s and got horse and Merit Cole’s cart. A stack of wheat ready to be thrashed. Stacking grain so that rain couldn't penetrate It to the grain was an art. Edwin came home with us. May 10, Staid at Father's. May 11. Father. Edward, Edwin and Frank and 1 went to Hastings. (This is the father a^d four of the five Wilcox sons. Elmer wasn't included in this trip to Hastings from their homes in various areas of the country.) May 12, Staid al home. Shelled some corn. May 13. Went to Father's and draged com ground. Thea Father and 1 drew a load of my goods to my place and got my buckwheat. Took it to Turner’s barn. May 14. Worked corn ground for father. May 15, Helped Father plant corn. Arthur Chalker helped. May 16. Went to Father's and got team and went to my place. Got John Castel's drag and draged my garden. Rob went with me May 17. Went to Father s. Got Mrs. Chalker's buggy. Jennie and 1 went to Father Shelp's. May 18. Moved back on my place. May 19. Planted my sugar cane and went to Father's. May 20, Went to Hopkin's Station. Saw Mr. Taylor. May 21, Went to Father's, came home and fixed fence and sprouted grubs. Johnny Castel came over in evening. May 23, Went to Father's. Came home and painted on house. Saw Peter O'Conner. He told me that Homer Ritter (old him he struck me first in that fight we had. May 24, Went to Edward Wilcox's. Helped him plant corn. Ida came horhe with me May 25. Went to Biward Wilcox's. Went to Edward Wilcox's. Helped him plant garden and potatoes. May 26. Helped plant potatoes and came home. May 27. Went to Father's and fixed cultivator Cut road across from Turner’s and fixed plow. May 28. Went to Father's and got team. Plowed for buckwheat. John Dinwiddle came where I was at work. May 30. Went to Father's. June 1891 June 1. Went to Father's. Frank, Edwin, Father and myself went to Edward's. Got logs sawed for Frank. June 2. Went to Prairieville and to Frank Boniface's in the evening after his buggy. June 3, Went to Allegan to Lodge. Staid at Edwin's all night. Father let me have $5. June 4, Came home. Pulled sprouts on oats. June 5, Went to Father's and got horse and plowed buckwheat ground. June 6, Took Frank Boniface's buggy home and went to Father's. Got horse and plowed buckwheat ground. Robert came home with me. June 7. Went to Father's. Merit Cole was there. June 8, Plowed on buckwheat ground. June 9. Plowed on buckwheat ground. June 10, Plow­ ed on buckwheat ground. Father helped in afternoon. June 11, cultivated corn for Detail of Allegan County demonstrating the area included in the Wilcox family's travels. Orangeville School House. Father. June 12. Cultivated corn for Father. Charles Smith came and got corn, got 18*6 bu. Let Smith have $2 for Father. Jennie went to Father's with me. June 13, Plowed buckwheat ground. Took my cow home. June 14. Staid at home. June 15. Plowed buckwheat ground. Father helped me. June 16. Took my sheep to Father's and sheared them. Traded pony off. Jennie went to town and got one ball of twine tnd 10 cents worth of tobacco. June 17, Plowed and went to Father's. It rained. June 18, Fixed shanty and sprouted grubs. June 19, Cut and sprouted grubs in forenoon. Went to Father's in after­ noon. Came home and went to Jake Johnson's to get his buggy. Nettie got me a file from Eli Nichols, 20 cents. June 20, Went and got Johnson's buggy and Jennie and 1 went to Patrick Dooley's. He and I went to Freeport to Lodge. June 21, Jennie and 1 came home. Stopped at Father's for a while. June 22. Jen­ nie and 1 went to Father's. I went to Gun Lake where Father, Eugene Spencer and Ida and Nettie and Robert were. Gene and I got a swarm of bees. Then we came home to Father's. Jennie and I came home. June 23. Went to Father's. Cultivated potatoes and draged for buckwheat. June 24. Draged for buckwheat. June 25. Went to Father's and to Merit Cole's. Got drill and draged and drilled buckwheat. Sold Valentine 2 bu. of buckwheat. June 27, Finished drilling. Robert went to Charles Monel for me and got one lb. of tobacco. 45 cents. Father took my wool to Hastings. Got $6.75. June 28, Nettie, and Robert came here. Jake Johnson came to get Jennie to help him as his wife is sick. June 29. Went to Father's. Got home and went to Frank’s in Baltimore. June 30, Cultivated corn and hoed beans until 5 o'clock, then took his bone and went into Hastings to Lodge. July 1891 July 1, Mowed hay. July 2, Mowed hay and stirred cut hay. July 3. Helped fix driveway and mowed and stirred hay until 3 o'clock and then came home. July 4. Cultivated garden. Went to look at my rye. Then Jennie and I went to Gun Lake to Streeter's Landing. (For many years there was a community picnic held at Streeter's Landing on July 4th. There was good food, games, band music, speeches and fireworks.) July 5, Staid home. Father and Mother came here. July 6, Went to Father's. Got cradle, cut rye and went to look­ ed after binder. July 7. Cut my wheat and cut * around on piece of rye. July 8. Reaped wheat for Father and drew hay. July 9. Cut wheat and rye. July 10. Bound wheat and went to see when the binder would be to my place. Helped Father draw his wheat. July 11. Father and Robert helped me cut rye. July 12. Went to Father's and picked some berries. Ju­ ly 13. Father and Robert helped me cut rye. July 14. We finished curing my rye. July 15, Cut Father's wheat and finished it. Jennie set a hen. July 16, Frank Wilcox helped me shock my rye. July 17. We hauled hay and wheat. July 18. Went to Father s and helped him haul hay. Picked berries, which 1 saw on my way to Father's and Elmer Paine's. July 19. Jennie and I went to Father's. Rob and I went to Ed Cook's. July 20. Went to Father's. Got cradle and finished cutting wheat. Picked some blackberries and cut some hay Helped Father haul wheat. July 21, Went to Father's and to Charles Morrell's. Stopped to Chalker's and helped Father finish hauling hay. July 22, Reset beggies (Rutabegas) and went to Father's. Bunched my hay up. July 23. Drew rye and wheat. Father and Robert helped me. July 24, Drew my hay and went to see Dr. McLeay. Jennie was sick. July 25, Cut oats and went to Prairieville to Lodge. July 26, Staid at home and went to Father's. Clem came to my place to sec about thrashing. July 27. Thrashed my rye. Had 126 bushels. July 28, Finished cutting oats and bound 7 dozen and 10 bundles July 29. Went to Father s and bound oats. Bound 14 dozen. Wm. Beaty was August 1891 Aug 1. Went to Hastings to see Knapen. From there to Gregg School bouse in Allegan to Fanner's Alliance picnic. Aug. 2. Edward and Wai lance came to my place and helped me haul oats. Aug. 3. Went to Ed Cook's. His wife said that Homer Ritter said that this lawsuit was a put up job and that she would swear to it. I then went to Father's and cultivated corn. Aug. 4. Finished cultivating corn and cut some hay. Aug. 5, Jennie and I went to Father's and picked blackberries. 1 put up some hay. Aug. 6, Went to Father’s and finished cutting hay and hurried my old hone. Aug. 7. Father and Rob helped me draw my hay then we frxd fence around garden. Aug. 8, Went to Father 's and finished fence. Then we went to cut some marsh hay. Oliver Chalker rode with us. Aug. 9, Went to Patrick Dooley's. Aug. 10, Patrick and I went to Hastings. Aug. 11. Went to Father's and we went on the marsh and got hay and drew it home. Went to Frank Boniface's after his buggy. Aug. 2, I worked on marsh. Jennie went to Pine Lake. Aug. 13, Went to marsh and drew hay to Father's and put it in his barn. Aug. 14, Worked around home. Aug. 15, Went to Hewitt's and to town, then to Father’s. Got notice from Buckner. Got 10 cents of Eli. Aug. 16. Went to Father's. Stop­ ped to see John Dinwiddie on my way home. Aug. 17, Went to Hastings. Aug. 18, Went on marsh and cut hay. Aug. 19, Went to draw hay to Father's. Aug. 20, Commenced plow­ ing for wheat. Aug. 21, Plowed and draged. Aug 22, Plowed and grubbed. Aug. 23. Jen­ nie and I went to Father ’s. Got some potatoes. Ed Cook was there. Helped Father load hay. Aug. 24. Rained, grubbed some. June 25, Grabbed all day. Jennie went to Father’s after wheat Aug. 26. Grubbed all day. Went to grist mill with Johnny Castel. Aug. 27, Rain­ ed. Went to town. Got 30 cents of tobacco of Eli and grabbed some. Aug. 28, Plowed and grabbed. Aug. 29, Plowed and grabbed. Aug. 30, Fanner Tanner came to my place to get me to take him to Plainwell. When Jennie and I went to Father's. We picked some peaches. Aug. 31, Grabbed and drew a load of roots. Then we went to Father's. I took him to Mid­ dleville. Came back to Edward's and fed team and came home. September 1891 Sept. 1. Plowed on new ground and went to Father's, staid all night. Sept. 2, Drilled wheat for Father. Staid all night. It rained. Sept. 3, Came home. Rob came with me. We cut some wood and I hauled roots after sup­ per. Sept. 4, Plowed and grubbed. Sept. 5, Went to Father's and took heifer to Sam Harper's. Came home, got team and finished drilling wheat for Father. Sept. 6, Frank Wilcox and family came here. Jennie and I went to Father's and got potatoes. Sept 7, Thrashed and helped Mr. Draper thrash and fixed straw stack. Sept. 8. Plowed and moved stove. Elder Butler called, sept. 9. Robert draged and I hauled off roots Sept 10, Kooen ptoweo ana i gruooec went aner John Carpenter and Mort Jones for John Castel. Sept. 11, Helped John Castel doctor his horse and helped him bury 2 of them. Plowed and grabbed. Sept. 12. Finished plowing and grabbing. Hauled grabs and poles. Robert draged for me. Sept. 13. Jennie and I went to Father's. Sept. 14. Drew stones and manure. Jennie and I went to Peter Castel's and cleaned seed wheat (using a fann­ ing mill). I drilled wheat. Robert draged for me. Sept. 15, Finished drilling in wheal and plowed. Helped Johnny Castel thrash oats. Sept. 16. Helped Johnny thrash his wheat. Helped Peter Castel thrash. Took Father's horse home. Sept. 17, Sprouted and burnt on fallow. Sept. 18, Plowed on new ground. Sept. 19, Finished plowing and draged. Sept. 20, Went to Father's. Sept. 21. Helped Father tend mason. Sept. 22, Finisbed sowing wheat and took Father's hones home. Sept. 23. Cut com for Father. Sept. 24. Cut corn and helped work on house for Father. Sept. 25. Dug and drew ay potatoes home. Sept. 26. Helped Father, finished cutting corn. Sept. 27. Went to funeral and then staid at home. Sept. 28, Worked at my sorghum. Sept. 29, Helped Father on house. Sept. 30. Helped Father shingle house and we cut some sorghum. October 1891 Oct. 1. Cut my sorghum al home. Oct 2, Drew a load of rye to Neeley (in Allegan County). Had 1257 Ibs. Cut buckwheat for Father in afternoon. Oct 3. Drew a fond of rye to Neeley. Helped Edward fix window frames. Oct. 4. Went and got Father's buggy. Jennie and I went to Frank Boniface's. Oct. 5. Jennie and I went to Delton. I went to Hastings to get money. Came home and went to Edward’s. Oct 6. Helped Edward work in sawmill. Oct. 7, Helped Edward work in sawmill. Oct. 9. Helped Edward work in sawmill until 1/2 past 4, then came home. Oct 9. Helped Father thrash. Oct. 10. Helped Father thrash buckwheat. Oct. 11, Weru to Father's. Measured buckwheat ground and cleaned up around the machine. Oct. 12, Hauled a load of wood to thrash my buckwheat. (The steam powered engine was fueled with wood.) Oct. 13, Went to Frank Boniface's, then we thrashed my buckwheat. Frank and I hauled a load for Chalker. I helped them move their machine home. Oct 14, Went to Father's. Robert and I went after sorghum. Oct. 15. staid at home. Fixed bar­ nyard and house. Oct 16, Went and helped Edward in mill. Oct. 17. Went to Father's and got sorghum and some boards. Oct. 18. Jen­ nie and 1 went to Edwin's. Oct. 19. Helped Edwin cut and haul wood in forenoon and sent to Allegan in afternoon. Oct. 20, Helped him (Edwin) dig and pick up potatoes until 4 in the afternoon, then we went to town. Oct. 21. Came home. Stopped at Father's. Oct. 22, Went to Father's. Rob and 1 cleaned up buckwheat, then we husked corn in the after­ noon. Oct 23. Rob and I husked corn and drew it Brought 3W bu. of poor corn home for my hog. Oct. 24. Went to Frank's. Helped me draw his clover seed. Oct. 25, Went to Patrick Dooley's. Oct. 26. Came to Mid­ dleville. Saw Jordan. Mrs. Dooley gave me 2 pigs. Oct. 27. Went to Father’s and husked corn. Oct 28. Husked corn. Oct 29, Husked corn. Came home. Jennie and I went to Dr. McLeay's. Jennie took cow to Tanner's pasture. Oct. 30, Jennie and I went to Father's. Helped him lathe the house. Oct. 31. Worked 5 hours on the roud with team and wagon. Went to town. (Conclusion nea week) NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday, November 6,19% - 7:00 PM. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD • The Hope Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the follow­ ing: 1. Site Plan Review for Camp Michawana to add an additional 16 camp sites on their proper­ ty at 5800 Head Lake Road in Section 16 of Hope Township. 2. Special Exception Use Requests for Campgrounds in Section 9 of Hope Township on the northwest shore of Head Like in Section 9 of Hope Township for the following property own­ ers: a. Kenneth and Carol Hewitt b. Elwood and Arietta Hennty c. Ronald and Joyce Shook 3. Continuation of Planning CommMoc Meeting to consider recommendation to Township Board regarding whether or not to send zoning and building, mechanical and electrical permits back to the county. The Planning Commission may also consider any other matter which may legally come before this Commission. Applications for lhe above Site Plan Review and Special Exception Uses may be reviewed m the Hope Township Office during regular office hours on Wednesdays 9 am to noon and 1 pm io 3 pm. For those who cannot attend, you are encouraged to send comments in writing to the address below Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for lhe heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by wnting or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 948-2464 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1996 Lakewood tennis star on her way to State finals To lastc (he sweetness of success, an athlete has to Tight adversity and leant how to win the tough battles. For Lakewood High's Paige Foley, success has come through hard work and determination. She has learned how to fight through the lough points and how to beat lhe tough opponents Foley s 1996 record is 23-1 following her three wins at last weekend's regional toum ament First. Foley beat Middleville's senior star Sara Wright 61.6-0 with relative ease. Then came a convincing 6-0.6-0 win over Hastings* No. 1. sophomore Ericka Simpson. Her regional performance concluded srith a 6-2, 6-1 triumph over Gull Lake's Jen Durant. Durant, who came into the regional with a No. 3 seed, found Foley to be a very tough competitor as did the other two. "We play against each other just about every day at the (Battle Creek) Y Center." Foley said of Durant. "I wanted to keep her from getting control of lhe ball." The win over Simpson was special to Foley in another way. Being from Lakewood. Foley knows many of the players who play in nearby Hastings. Plus, her mother. Janet, teaches in the Hastings school district and as a young player, she took private lessons from the Hastings coach. Tom Freridge. "1 was really pumped playing Hastings." Foley explained. "I wanted to beat them really bad " Foley knew going into regionals that making it to State would set a precedent for Lakewood tennis, but wasn't real sure how she would do in her quest lo get there. "It was extremely important, lhe first at Lakewood to ever go to State." Foley said, (but) I thought that I might lose in the first round." Now Foley has her sights set on Stowe Stadium in Kalamazoo. The Class B finals will be held there and the tennis tradition of Stowe does not seem to bother this determined Viking. "I just want to do lhe best I can," Foley said. "I'm not really nervous, (but) more like but this is new." Her first State opponent was still to be determined as of Wednesday morning. But. whoever it may be. Foley certainly should enter the match with confidence. There was a lime in her tennis career that confidence may have been a hindrance and not a plus. Lakewood Coach Marty Snoap says that one early-season match may have helped Foley in that regard. "The first couple of matches (this season) she was tentative, unsure of herself." Snoap explains. "The turning point cime in her match with Caledonia. They split the first two sets and then Paige had to decide upon her approach for the third set. She ended up winning that third set 6-1." That win seemed to put Foley over the top and helped her to taste success* sweetness In the past. Foley would not always play her best tennis during the tough matches. "Before the season, I would get really nervous, (I was) not very good." Foley said. In the Caledonia match. Foley showed the mental toughness of a champion. Her record speaks for itself, 23-1! Now. Foley often wins the long 20-30-40 shot rallies and now she is the one beating the other school's top seeds. "She almost invariably wins the long points," Snoap said. "She has been unbeatable." Her accomplishments, though don't come only on the tennis courts. She is a member of the National Honor Society and is in the top 20 for grade points in her class. Foley was also selected by her peers to be on the homecoming court. For Janet and father Gary, Paige has shown those winning qualities. "She's a pretty neat kid with a lot of good qualities," Gary Foley said. "She's a hard worker and has good moral character." Lake wood High has the day off from school Friday, so school friends and athletic followers will probably follow Foley, her family and Snoap down to Kalamazoo College. Paige plans to work hard and not disappoint herself or those in her comer. "I will work hard this week to get it going," Foley explained. scared. I’ve been to regionals for four yean. Panther golf team on its way to State tournament For the first time in the history of Delton High golf, a Panther team is headed to the State tournament Delton accomplished this feat last weekend by finishing third in its Class B regional al Lake Michigan Hills. Three Rivers and Gull Lake were one and two. but Coach Kent Enyart's team placed third with a 352 score. The top three teams all qualify for the State championships. Delton beat fourth place Sturgis by 2 strokes. Junior Scott Hovanec was Delton's lop swinger with a round of 84. Hovanec has come on late in the season, winning medalist honors in three of the last five tournaments Sophomore Mike Kammcraad carded an 85, senior Don Heckman fired an 87. senior Marv Cook had a 96 and freshman Kyle Kwasny shot a 97. "It was a tough course, (but) our top three have played pretty steady," Enyart said." The Panther team has actually moved up a notch in the final weeks of lhe fall season. Delton placed fourth in the KVA, but had great success against third place Kalamazoo Delton's 1996 boys golf team is the first in the school's history to qualify for the State championships. The Panther squad includes (front row, from left) Dan Simon, Jason Vliek. Jeremy Emsberger. Petr Cailogne; (middle row) Josh Boze, Christian and league power Mattawan dunng season-ending matches. j The State tournament begins Friday at thq/ Emerald of Maple Creek in Lansing. If Delton finishes in the top 10 that day. they will swing in lhe second round at the Forest Hills Acres course on the Michigan State University campus. Enyart said that he plans to do nothing new in preparation for the finals and why tinker with the success that the Delton team1has recently achieved? Dan Bernard. Adam Beach, Brian Lillibride, Kyle Kwasny, Jack Meheliezk, Eric Boze; (back row) Coach Kent Enyart, Scott Hovanec. Mike Kammeraad, Marv Cook, Don Heckman, Jeson Myers and Eric Babcock. Saxons score 11 against Park, beat Zeeland 2-1 ; Hastings' soccer team will be battling for a league title today when it travels to East Grand Rapids. The Saxons. 12-4 overall and 9-4 m the O-K While, earned that chance with a 2-1 overtime win against Zeeland on Tuesday night. Down 1-0 at half, Hastings' fought hard to change the gami^ tempo and tied it at 1-1 on Lary BailetfWOth goal of the season. The game/went into overtime and the Saxons werenot to be denied. Sam Stafford received a crossing pass from Ed VanderMolen to score the winning goal on a header. The goal was Stafford s sixth in the last five games. "Sam is a tireless player who plays with a lot of heart." Hastings Coach Doug Mepham said. Hastings had 30 shots on goal against Zeeland while Zeeland managed 9 shots. East Grand Rapids beat Hastings in the season's first matchup, so Thursday's contest will not be a simple one for the Hastings team. ffsi' U1KUUBSU* ■ : ... ■ •. 1W.-.W •WWK AT *■ ■ y.VHMMBBI „ A'AlKBmWMH A AW bbbbbbbbbbbbbb Lakewood's Paige Foley takes a sparkling 23-1 record into the Class B State championships this Friday at Kalamazoo College's Stowe Stadium. HYAA Football News The third and fourth grade Rockers ended their season with a 27-6 loss to Marshall last Saturday and finished with a 3-3 record. The lone touchdown was scored by Brandon Johnson, his 10th of lhe season. Ashtin King. Kenny Cains. Ricky Krebs. Wes Baker. Rusty Burgdorf. Alex Snider and Brad Pclkc also were signaled out for their play. Sth and 6th grade Bad Bombers 7 Coldwater 0 In a very strong defensive game, the Hastings' squad beat Coldwater team No. 3. Coldwater had no first downs as Nate Selby, Blaise Stanhope. Scotty Platschorre, Heath VanBelkum. Josh Bailey. Adam Burandt, Bob Woodmansee and Josh Bcinheisels all stepped up. Lonnie Rambin had 80 yards rushing and James Kimmell ran in the only score. Beau Furrow added the extra point. The Bombers finished al 3-3. Wolverines 32 Lake view 0 The Wolverines found a fine way to finish a 5-1 season. The offense was led by Dustin Bowman and Cody Reid, who scored the touchdowns, and Mikey Ray, who ran in the extra points. Tom Rouse and Joey As pinail made pass receptions and Brian Donnini. BJ. Buehler. Jerry Edmonds. Matt Gibbons and Drew Bowman all contributed to the defense's shutout. Sturgis 14 Bulldogs 0 The Bulldogs Kai Ward recovered 2 fumbles and Brandon Barcroft and Justin Lambert each pounced on 1 Sturgis fumble Justin Malik made an interception. Barcroft and many others. Andrew Ferguson. Aaron Snider. Bryan Lee. Luke Covey, John Farley, Malik. Joe Arens, Adam Tutthill, Jacob Tutthill and Tyler Tutthill included, contributed to a strong defensive effort. The Bulldogs ended the year at 1-1-4. See HYAA continued page 11 Hastings 11 Wyoming Park 1 There are many words that could be used to describe Hastings soccer performance last Thursday in its final home game versus Wyoming Park. A few of those words are explosive, opportunistic and team-oriented. The best word to describe what Wyoming Park went through is peppered. Hastings registered 37 shots on goal and won the O-K Gold contest al Johnson Field. "(We) moved the ball around, distributing lhe goals among many players." Mepham said. "We're trying to develop all lhe players so they can come off the bench and not weaken the team." Larry Bailey scored twice and Sam Stafford, Andrew Courtright, Chris Stafford, Damon Gonzales. Garrett Gonzales, Ed VanderMolen, Casey King and Evan Winkler each added single scores. Lumen Christi 2 Lakewood 0 It was a close game throughout with the score 0-0 at the half. One of Lumen Christi's two goals on Monday was the result of a penalty kick. Lumen Christi out-shot Lake wood 16-10. Viking Coach Mike Garbaty said that midfielder Jeff Nelson played a good game for his team. Middleville 5 Calvin Christian 2 Scott Evans scored 4 of the Trojan goals and Tom Piccione tallied the other goal. David Botwinski was responsible for Middleville's 2 assists. Middleville led 2-1 at half and then opened it up a bit in the second half. Goalkeeper Chris Niles stopped 8 of Calvin Christian's 10 shots. Middleville had a total of 12 shots on goal. With the victory. Coach Steve Evans Trojans finish the regular season at 13-4-1 overall and 6-2 (second place) in the O-K Blue conference. District Info In first round district action on Monday, Hastings will play at Middleville (4:30 p.m.), Delton will entertain Wayland, Caledonia will be at South Christian and Lakewood will battle Godwin. The winners of Hastings-Middleville will play the winners of Delton-Wayland as will the winners of South Christian-Caledonia and Lakewood-Godwin. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1996 — Page 11 Two area grid teams face title challenges this week This is the time of year when the football games really stan to mean something and lhe lough bailies begin to break out. This week, one Barry County school plays Friday with hopes of a league title still in hand and in mind. A second Barry County school travels to the "Cereal City" on Saturday with hopes of dethroning a talented and undefeated grid SCORING Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 76 Scott Haas (Delton) 75 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 50 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 43 David Liu (Middleville) 38 e Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 30 S Paul Finney (Delton) 30 Boel Mittelstaedt (Maple Valley) 27 E Jason Stampfler (Detton) 24 s Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 24 So. let the games begin! Rogen (0*6, 0*5) at Middleville (4*2, 4-1 in the O-K Blue) Rogers lost to Spring Lake 42-0 last Friday to remain winless. Middleville traveled down to Hamilton and heal a wellcoached Terry Stehle football team 27-14. With those thoughts tn mind. I would say the Trojans' title hopes remain alive after a victory over Rogers. I know this because two important Middleville players — Kevin Doyle and Steve Lehman — seemed quite confident when I spoke to them on Tuesday night. P.S.. we ll sec what we can do about those pictures. Prediction: Middleville 31, Rogers 3 Okemos at Lakewood (4-2, 3-2 in the Capital Circuit) Mike Hanna is the man who keeps the Vikings offense ticking. Last week, the senior runningback ran for 185 yards, caught an Andy Peabody pass and took part in 9 tackle plays. He now has 705 yards rushing and 76 total points. Lakewood, though, is not a one man team as the stats from a 37­ 29 victory over Northwest last Friday indicate. Okemos won a week ago 31-8 over Charlotte with good balance. The key to this game will be balance and Hanna. Gabe Steward, Peabody. Jon Bauer and Eli Villan*«eva should give the Vikings exactly E Rocky Wager (Hastings) 20 t Eli Villanueva (Lakewood) 20 •Brady Simpson (Maple Valley) 19 S Josh Ryno (Delton) 18 § Nick Morrow (Delton) 18 ? Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 14 “Travis VanAlstine(Maple Valley) 13 £ Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 12 ‘ Andy Finkbeiner (Middleville) 12 F Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 10 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 10 Josh Richie (Hastings) 8 Spencer Romp (Middleville) 6 Jamie James (Hastings) 6 Rob Tack (Detton) 6 Nathan Pranger (Middleville) 6 BUSHING ■Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 60-705 Scott Haas (Detton) 59-471 Nick Morrow (Delton) 39-456 J. Thompson (M. Valley) 47-430 . Rocky Wager (Hastings) 9O-4O8 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 37-332 Chris Gonser (M. Valley) 33-316 Dave Liu (Middleville) 25-258 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 31-248 Jamie James (Hastings) 62-232 John Bauer (Lakewood) 23-176 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 26-157 Brady Simpson (M. Valley) 25-153 Josh Richie (Hastings) 21-135 ■ Miso Glavan (Middleville) 16-75 Kli Villanueva (Lakewood) 15-73 ■<yle Hughes (Maple Valley) 6-63 EScott Rooks (Maple Valley) 5-33 ■ustin DeBoode (Middleville) 1-31 that. Prediction: Lakewood 14. Okemos 10 Delton (3-3, 2-3 in the KVA) at Paw Paw After two tough weeks the Delton Panthers could use a break. Delton has faced two area powerhouses in its last two games — Pennfield and Mattawan — and have come up short on both occasions. Still. Coach Rob Heethuis has the weapons to gain a win against my mother’s former school. Jason Stampfler. Nick Morrow and Scott Haas guide lhe offense, while Chad Stopher and Dustin Green are major cogs in the Panthers' defense. Look for Delton to break out in a big way. Prediction: Delton 24. Paw Paw 14 Hastings (0-6, 0-5 in the O-K White) at Zeeland (0-5, 0-6) One thing is for sure, one of these teams will walk away with a victory. And it certainly will be the Saxons after whal I saw last week in a hard-foughl 21-8 defeat to East Grand Rapids. So what if Zeeland lost by a measly touchdown to Forest Hills Central (14-7). I was told that FHC was using its freshman players, so you can t use that close game as a measuring stick. Look for a pass out of the Wing T formation to win it for Coach Jeff Keller and his Hastings team. Prediction: Hastings 7. Zeeland 0 Saturday Maple Valley (5-1, 3-1) at St. Philip (6-0, a 0) Look Jason Thompson is back and ready to break out in a big way for lhe Lions. Plus Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt (still the best Lions* coach) is known io have good luck playing at Battle Creek's Post Field. St. Philip is undefeated and do have some quality players — receiver Dave Garland, runningback Adam Majors, defensive standout Blake Formsma to name a few — but after talking it over with Carl. Maple Valley appears to be lhe logical choice in this SMAA clash. Prediction: Valley 18, St. Philip 17 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen '1 Youngs gives Huskies yards and leadership Chris Youngs is certainly one lough Husky. The senior fullback at Michigan Tech University football has proven that through his durability on the Huskies' team. Youngs, a Hastings High graduate, toted lhe ball 60 limes this year for a team-high 312 yards. He ran one for 56 yards in a game with Grand Valley State last Saturday. In addition, lhe 5-11, 190-pounder has caught three passes for 29 yards. Youngs will soon reach the Huskies* 1,000 club as he has gained 979 yards on the ground in his four collegiate campaigns. His best game in 1996 was a 104-yenl performance versus Northwood on Aug. 29. Despite a 2-4 start. Michigan Tech has shown flashes of brilliance. One of those was a 38-18 homecoming win against St. Francis on Oct 5. This week Youngs and the rest of the Huskies face a tough challenge with Ferris State University in Houghton. •A College Netter: Middleville graduate Sara Postema is a member of Indiana Wesleyan's womens cross country team. Her best time in *96 is 21:42 and her best finish is 18th al the Sept. 28 Defiance Invitational. This Friday Indiana Wesleyan will compete at the Indiana Intercollegiates in Terre Haute. Ind. •State Support: Delton's golf team and Lakewood tennis player Paige Foley will be competing in Slate finals this weekend (see stories inside for more information) and could certainly use some cheering fans, or in Delton's case, some golf proper followers in their corners. So make some time Friday, and possibly Saturday, to support Barry County's local stars. •78ers Update: The Saxon 78ers lost a 30-22 game to Forest Hills Northern last Wednesday. The Hastings' team scored in both the third and the fourth quarters, but were not able to close the gap all of the way. The Saxons are now 1-5 on the year. Talk to you soon. PASSING ■ Scott Haas (Detton) 21-50-513 T. Wawiemia (M. Valley) 21-51-277 ftST^rv^n (Hifoglle) 11-XI157 r*. PWabody (UMkood) 12-24-149 3 Joey Lyons (Hastings) 11-39-122 ' RECEIVING Paul Finney (Delton) 9-241 Joel Mittelstaedt (M. Valley) 9-201 Kenn Cross (Hastings) 6-91 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 7-78 Mike Hanna (Lakewocd) 3-59 Nate Pranger (Middleville) 3-49 kndy Finkbeiner (Middleville) 5-48 Jamie James (Hastings) 3-24 ■avis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 3-22 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 2-21 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 1-17 Cory Schut (Middleville) 4-17 Travis VanAlstine (M.Valley) 1-15 Jerrid Velte (Hastings) 1-8 Brady Simpson (Maple Valley) 2-8 Andy Patrick (Maple Valey) 2-5 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 1 -5 TACKLES I Scott Haas (Delton) 84 Ed Youngs (Hastings) 83 Lucus Willcutt (Maple Valley) 78 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 67 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 64 *" Dustin Green (Detton) 60 '' Chad Stopher (Delton) 59 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 49 . Ron Spurgis (Lakewood) 44 . Chad Coenen (Hastings) 42 v Kyle Hughes (Maple Valley)39 Chartie Everitt (Lakewood) 33 Eric Goldsmith (Detton) 32 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 32 Ryan Klahn (Lakewood) 30 Chris Marlow (Delton) 30 n, Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 29 . Rocky Wager (Hastings) 27 Corey Mmgennk (Delton) 27 u Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 27 ». Greg Shook (Maple Valley) 26 Chris Dionne (Delton) 25 Jim Mitchell (Maple Valley) 20 Pal Lowe (Maple Valley) 19 «•* Eric Carlson (Hastings) 19 * Lucas Flory (Maple Valley) 15 •' T. Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 14 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 13 Brady Simpson (Maple Valley) 12 Former Saxon football standout Chris Youngs now gives the Huskies plenty of yards. (Photo provided) __________________________________________ ‘ !• b* r. INTERCEPTIONS I Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 4 X Scott Haas (Delton) 3 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 3 Andy Peabody (Middleville) 2 .< Steve Aldrich (Lakewood) 1 0» Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 1 •“ Paul Finney (Delton) 1 *» Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 1 n Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 1 ” Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 1 ’r Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 1 t Nathan Pranger (Middleville) 1 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 1 Maple Valley's potent rushing attack, led by Jason Thompson and Andy Patrick, hope to crank out a few more yards this Saturday against undefeated Battle Creek St. Philip. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Freshman now 4-1-1 Hastings' freshman football team is now 4-1-1 after a recent 38-14 win over Northview and a 14-14 tie with East Grand Rapids last Thursday. The Saxons compiled 327 yards running the ball in the Northview game and completed one pass for 28 yards. Jay Campbell scored two touchdowns and Tony Browne. Brian Eves and Ryan Eitzroth each reached the end zone once for lhe winners. John Eggers ltd '.he defense in lhe Northview game with 9 total tackles and Matt Larsen made 8 bonecrushers Four of Larsen's 8 tackles were for losses. Larsen also was credited with 2 fumble recoveries and 2 quarterback sacks HYAA continued from page 10 7th grade Panthers 21 Belding 0 Joe Shaffer scored 2 touchdowns and Ted Greenfield added the other Panther score. Zac Fulmer. Mike Case. David Wright. Jacob Friddle. Eric Krichmeier, Anthony Velte. John Bowling. Dan Slaughter and David Wilson also played well in the shutout. FRESHMEN cont. page 12 Representative Terry Geiger “Your Voice in Lansing" Poid for by Geiger for Stole Representative PO Box 88. Woodtond. Ml 48897 HASTINGS Varsity Jackets blue & gold school logo design hems now on sale Mid Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear & Tanning Salon 121 E. Orchard. Delton 616-623-8340 Register To Win an autographed Sports Stars Collection Keepsake Ornament! HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP JOINT PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a JOINT HEAR­ ING will be conducted with Castleton Township on October 23rd at 7.00 pm at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan, to hear comment on the proposed ASSESSOR’S PLAT at Thomapple Lake. The following parcels in Hastings Charter Township arc affected: 08 06 025 010 00 08 06 025 012 00 08 06 02501100 08 06 025 01250 For more information call: Supervisor Richard C. Thomas, at 616-948-9690 or write to: 885 River Road. Hastings, MI 49058. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Hastings Charter Township Clerk in writing or by calling the clerk at the phone above. Enter by October 31, 1996 Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1996 Lady Trojans find rhythm in victory over Lakers Middleville's varsity basketball team is like a finely tuned musical group. Once they find the rhythm, there ain't no holding back. The Lady Trojans found that rhythm on Tuesday night, beating O-K Blue foe Spring Lake 52-33. At half. Coach Jim Sprague's team led 20-12 and used team depth and quickness to extend that advantage during the final two quarters. "We looked good," exclaimed Sprague. "We've been improving now for the last five or six games We're quick enough to where our press has been pretty effective." Middleville's pressure was a big factor on Tuesday night. Senior Tracy Schondelmayer had at least 4 steals and team totaled 7 or more. Sharp-shooting jumot Jennie Doyle scored a game-high 20 points, including 3 threepointers. Doyle scored 8 in the first quarter and 7 in the second quarter to finish the first half with 15 markers. Schondelmayer also registered double digits in scoring with 13 points with 9 of those coming in the second half Panthers just miss upset of Wildcats It was not an easy loss to swallow, as Delton certainly had its chances against lhe No. 10 learn in Class B Iasi Fnday. Coach Rob Heethuis Panthers turned the ball over on the 4-yard-line in the fourth quarter trailing Mattawan 20-14. The Delton runningback, according to his coach, could have scored on the play, but the miscue took care of dial golden chance. qu The Wildcats scored the only seven points in the first half on a 22-yard run in tte second quarter. The later made it 13-0 wit2 3-yard plunge at 7:49 of the third quarter. J Delton, however, fought back in the fUp 12 minutes to cake a lead. First, Jason Stampfler went 9 yards at 5:24 for a touchdown. Scott Haas added the extra point, trimming Mattawan's advantage to 13-7. Second, Nick Morrow intercepted a Wildcat pass and rambled 40 yards to pgy dirt. Af ter Haas* second extra point the scqgr read 14-13 in favor of Delton. But. a 12-yard Mattawan touchdown pA gave the No. 10 team another victory. 5 "It was a game between a couple j8 defenses (that would) bend but not break? Heethuis said. The Panthers collected 291 total yards offense with 218 of those coming on (K ground. Stampfler led the rushing chai* with 132 yards on 14 attempts. Defensively. Haas had another big g*4ft with 27 tackles. Dustin Green followed hfflT with 14 stops. Delton will travel to Paw Paw this Friday) for a KVA clash. ifg Pursell runs wild in JV triumph Middleville’s Tracy Schondelmayer (32) glides In for two points in last Thursday's O-K Blue contest with Rogers. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Nine was also the number of Middleville players who scored in the game, but the contributions came through more than just points. Freshmap Jessica Crowley had a block and a steal in the first quarter and scored a bedttrt a tough rebound fourth quarter^* Unished.with 5 but also had 8 rebounds and 10 points Thursday's 53-4 Swin over Rogers. "This is her seventh varsity game; she’s done a nice job defensively and has been a Lakewood's Joni Daniels (41) skies inside in a battle last week with two Okemos opponents. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Middleville improved its record to 5-6 overall and 3-4 in the league standings. They will next host Lowell tonight. KAkAbKE ShamRock Tavotn 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, October 19th Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... WORLD TRAVEL SERIES Narrated by... Ted Bumiller “South and East Africa" Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, Oct. 18 • 7PM good asset." Sprague said Other eye-opening efforts from the Lady Trojans were made by junior Keasha Kotrba (rebound in second quarter, two free throws fourth quarter), Toni Farrell (steal in second quarter, basket in fourth quarter), Coreen Barber (basket in fourth quarter), and Anne Deschoff (basket in fourth quarter). "A lot of people played well." Sprague PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the automatic tabulating equipment which will be used to tabulate the absent voters ballots from the November 5, 1996 General Election on Thursday, October 24, 1996 at 4:00 pjn. in the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk FERRELLGAS FULL AND PART-TIME Forcllps. a nxtxxiwidc propane marketing company and a recug- mzed leader in intotry. seeks pan ume customer Service Reprueniatives and full and pan-time Driven and Dock Worten tt our Imcr Grove Heights. MN kxautwt Customer Service Representatives Responsibilities include responding to customers' inquires and requests about services offered and maintaining accurate customer account records. Candidates must have general offlccAecretwial experience. 40 wpm typing ability. IO-kry by touch and PC experience Driven Responsibilities include delivering product. maintainingAmtailing equipment and providing service to cwtomers We require excellent conuwucatton/custoner service (kills and lhe ability to meet DOT and CDL qualifkauwt* Dock Worker Responsibilities include tilling rod loading propane cylinders, maintaining facilities and fueling vehicles Candidates must liave the ability to lift 100 pounds Hastings Central School Auditorium We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates tivxild apply in person or call for more information Organ Music Will Be Provided before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and At Intermission! FERRELLGAS 10825 Courtbome Bl.d. E Inver Grove Height MN 55077 WiraMe at the door <*121 552-8147 Fi> *12-55241147 *4°° EOE/AAF/MZF/D/V Vikings on a roll! Lakewood improved its record to 10-3 overall and 4-3 in the Capital Circuit with two big victories last week. First, the Lady Vikings defeated Okemos 49. - sday (Oct. 8). -It was victory over Okemos in the first for Lakewood five Coach Amy Kehnle versus the league foe. Joni Daniels scored 19. Jami Schrock 13 and Jennifer Nielsen 8. Two nights later, the Lady Vikes upended Charlotte 64-60. Abby DeHoog scored a team-high 15 points, Schrock had 13 and Daniels and Nielsen each added 11 markers. 7th and Sth grade hoopsters win It his been a busy week for the seventh and eighth grade basketball teams at the Hastings Middle School. The seventh grade Blue and Gold both played two times with the Gold winning two and the Blue earning one victory. A 17-15 win over Plainwell and a 20-14 loss to Gull Lake were the Blue's results. Stephanie Courtright scored 14 points and made the winning basket versus Plainwell. She also tallied 10 points in the loss to Gull Liz Nida had 10 points. Angie Eggers 9 markers and Emily Martin 7 rebounds and 5 steals in the Gold's 25-19 victory over Plainwell. Eggers also scored 11 and Nida had 10 points and 8 rebounds in a 28-22 victory over Gull Lake. Tlie eighth grade Blue learn beat Gul) Lake 28-18 to up its record to 6-1. Liz King led the team with 6 points. The Gold team lost to Gull Lake 33-29. Katie Noteboom scored 10 and Kai ley Lyons added 9 in that contest. Noteboom also had 16 rebounds, while Lyons grabbed 8 boards. HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS You are cordially invited to an old fashioned Town Hall Meeting 1 u Mike Punell scored 2 touchdowns and ran for 239 yards in a junior varsity football 28* 14 win over East Grand Rapids last Thursday. >H Punell scores came from 30 and 17 yards while his total number of attempts were 29. He now has 860 yards on the season and is averaging ’44 yards per game. Other Saxon touchdowns came from Bill Blair (7 yards) and quarterback Luke Warner (lywd). Defensively. Andy Keller made 5 sacks for a negative 40 yards. Dave Scott, Ken Thompson. Bobby Cole and Mike Lipstra*. led the defense with Cole making 9 tackiocJ recovery for the Saxons. * The JV team is now 4-1 and host tonight JV soccer tea shutout by GRC Facing 21 shots on goal and seeing Grand Rapids Christian score 2 first half goaM, Hastings' junior varsity soccer team fell 3-f) in an Oct. 10 contest. The Saxons mustered 9 shots with four 4^ those coming from Steve Storrs. Hastings defense was led by goalkeeper Dan Demii^ and fullbacks Michael Courtright. Davad Parker, Tim Russell and Jerad Crump. ~ The JV team is now 6-6-1. 3? LEGAL NOTICE । Election Commission opproved inspectors anti pay rata. Adopted 1997 budget Set joint hearing with Cattleton Twp: ossessarA plat. Approved payment for McKeown Rd. bridgd approach. Approved contract with Prein < Newhof re: School Rd. sewer and water ***] Amended budget cemetery maintenance. «•’ Adopted resolution to collect 1 % admin, fee eh tax bills. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at •.-05. (’ O-’ri Meet the write-in-candidates John Hosier - Supervisor Barb Cichy - Clerk Hope Township Hall Sunday, October 20th 1:00 to 4:00 pm Bring your comments and concerns about the future of Hope Township Coffee, cider & donuts will be provided. Democracy is not a Spectator Sport! Come out and meet the Candidates! Robert M. Edwards own �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1996 — Page 13 .Defensive hits, Wager's score highlight Saxon homecoming With 1:30 remaining in last Friday's xxnecommg football game with O-K Gold oower East Grand Rapids all indications Minted towards Hastings being shutout for a second straight week. VNot so. as the Saxons ran four plays for 60 yards and reached pay dirt when aonningback Rocky Wager barreled one in bom the 1 yard line. Wager then added a 2- ^gint conversion to end the game on an uplifting path for the blue and gold. ^ Hastings' laie effort made the final score 2J-8 East Grand Rapids. The Suons will brale Zeeland this Friday on lhe road in Coach Jeff Keller felt his Saxon team showed great strides during the homecoming matchup. "I thought we hit and played very aggressive." Keller said "(but) we couldn't sustain the offense. We played well and shored up our defense." The defense, in fact, had more big hits than Casey Kasem's Top 40. Linebacker Ed Youngs led the charge with 22 tackles, but other hard licks were also delivered by players like lineman Jamie James. Hastings' final scoring drive was the team's best. The final four plays were a 35yard dart by Josh Richie, a 10-yard gainer by Richie, a 14-yard pickup by Wager and Wager’s I -yarder that equaled 6 points. Keller, in genera], was not pleased with the rhythm or the execution of his team's offense. "We must be loo predictable," Keller exclaimed. "We had kids who were open, but we couldn't deliver the ball to them." The Saxons gained 142 yards on the ground and 35 yards passing. East Grand Rapids netted 209 total yards, all of which came in the air. The first downs were also fairly close with East Grand Raids having 10 and Hastings making 9 first downs. Penalties also hit Hastings at inopportune times. One questionable flag was thrown in the end zone during the first quarter and resulted in East Grand Rapids' first touchdown. "We're the least penalized team in the league (and) we line up off sides," Keller said of an unfortunate Saxon miscue. Wager was lhe team s lop ground gainer with 70 yards on 17 attempts. Richie, with the two big runs in the fourth quarter, ended with 57 yards on 4 carries. Kenn Cross caught 2 passes — one from starter Joey Lyons ?nd one from backup Matt Moore — for 35 yards. East Grand Rapids used seven backs and got 127 yards on 19 attempts from Mike Hart and 43 yards on 15 carries from Mike Muldry. Hart scored 12 of the team's 21 points on runs of 19 and 30 yards, while Muldry scored from long distance in the third quarter. Collision! Members of the Saxons defense. Jamie James (20), Justin Waters (>6), Eric Carlson (25). Jacob Miller (32), Tim Easey (63) and Matt Moore (4) attempt to jar the ball away from the East Grand Rapids runner. reshmen cont. from page 14 ^Quarterback Tony Browne tallied Hastings' first touchdown in the EGR contest with a 2-yard dive. The second Saxon score came on a 55-yard dart by fullback Jay Campbell. Campbell's score was largely responsible to the interior blocking of guards Brian Eggers. Gabe McCarty and center Shawn Rosenberger. ^Hastings' defense also rose occasion, stopping lhe Pioneers twice in lhe fourth quarter on drives that ended inside their 20 yard line. John Eggers had 21 toi.il tackles and McCarty managed 16 Hastings' runningback Rocky Wager (33) follows the blocks of his offensive linemen, led by Ed Youngs (54) and James Bailey (72) in last Friday’s homecoming game with East Grand Rapids. The Saxons will travel to Zeeland for O-K White action this Friday. bonemshers. to the LOANS BY PHONE r jlutkon Approved. [10-17) (CIS) 4O41GC « RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO OUECT A DOT. AND ANY INFORMATION WE .OCTAM WM1 BE USED FOB THAT PURPOSE Don’t wait any longer for that new car or boat! You caw buy now and pay later. The great Old Kent Loan Sale is underway. WHAT A DEAL FOR YOU! Take out a loan and make no payments until 1997.* BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! Save an extra 1/2% on the interest rate when you sign up for Automatic Payment with a Preference Checking Account. HURRY IN OR CALL TODAY! situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan and ore described as follows: OLD KEl\IT with MCI 600.3241o. in which co*w thw TWbMtv maogini 1-800-882-1646 nc • Must apply and M approved Appi.es to all personal loans, .nstanmenl loans e.cepi Purchase morxy mortgages home equity loans or student loans interest charges will accrue tram the date of the loan Not valid with any other offer Limited time offer. 212 Waf.r» Building Grand Sapid. Ml 49303 439-6168 (10/31) MEMBER FDIC COLD KENT BANK 1996 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1996 DEVELOPMENT, continued from page 3 lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee, the Joint Economic Development Commission, and the County Futuring Committee s Economic Development subcommittee. "This group of people fell that a little co­ ordination would be helpful, a little consen­ sus would be even better and if we could gel other people involved it would be terrific. We did a lot of sharing and talking and even­ tually decided to give ourselves a name." Members of the group decided to educate themselves about economic development and held a forum on coordinated community development in April. They addressed such issues as zoning, economic development, a countywide chamber of commerce and tourism. "We brought in people from small com­ munities like our own to share their experi­ and zoning enforcement. "After that we developed another team of people called Planning to Plan and those people have put us into the decision to actu­ ally write a countywidc economic develop­ ment plan." Smith said. The Futuring Committee unanimously supports lhe concept of developing a long range plan for the county. Tom Mohler told the board He said the consolidation of ef­ forts "is the way to go for the future. We said that we would do everything we can to ences." Smith said After lhe forum, participants developed a questionnaire to determine seven priorities. The first priority was county wide collabora­ tion for economic development. Other prior­ ities, starting with the second and conclud­ ing with the seventh, are development of Paige Foley, of Lakewood, will face Megan Thigpen, of Three Rivers, in the first round of the Class B tennis championships on Friday. The No. I singles match is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. and is to be played, weather permitting, at Stowe Stadium on lhe Kalamazoo College long range plans, planning and zoning coor­ dination. county assessment team (CAT), countywide ch.unber of commerce, tourism make A occur. In addition to Futuring. Mohler is in­ volved with the Barry Community Resource Network, lhe Chamber of Commerce and the Bany Intermediate School District. Herrington said the objective of the group is to help the county. The collaborative council usually meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Tick Tock Restaurant. Lakewood’s Foley plays Friday in state tourney Campus. Foley, who finished lhe regular season with a 23-1 overall record, drew a No. 11 seed, while Thigpen has a No. 12 seed If Fotey is able to win her first match, her second opponent will more than likely be Stacy Schwalm of Whitehall. The top seeds in No. 1 singles are Hilary Adams, of Andover. Amy Flink, of East Grand Rapids, Carla Dorsey. Schwalm, Julie Murray, of Spring Lake and Krissy Kooyer. of Holland Christian. Saxon harriers run at Onstead Hastings' cross country reams traveled to Onsted Saturday for an invitational. The Lady Saxon finished fifth with 117 points, while the boys team took sixth with 140 points. Chelsea was the winner in both lhe boy s and lhe girl's events Chanssa Shaw finished fourth overall in 21:07, Katie Wood was 22nd in 23:27 and Kristen Schlachter was 26th in 24:24. Wood's time was her best of lhe season. Tim Rounds had the top finish for lhe boys team, finishing 13th in 18:11. Rob Dixon was 22nd in 18:52 and Devan Endres was 34th in 19:34. In lhe junior vanity event Nick Ryan captured his best finish ever for the Saxons. Hastings vs. Zeeland Zeeland won the boys dual with Hastings on Oct 9 and also prevailed in the girls race. Zeeland won 15-50 in lhe boys race and 20­ 43 in the girls matchup. Endres look 12th in 19:41, Ryan Willard 13th in 19:45 and Levi Solmes 14th in 19:50. Shaw won lhe girls title, crossing lhe finish line in 20:34. Zeeland's Emily VanDari was second in 20:53 Schlachter was 12th in 23:46. Andrea Dreyer 16th in 25:45 and Katie Thomas 17th in 25:47. “Blue” and “Gold” win some more Michael McKeough helped Hastings' boys team capture a win over East Grand Rapids. (Photo by Perry Hardin) qo ooooo oisoo o o o oo oo o~oo"o oooroocropi NO HOUSE PAYMENTS 10 for the "Gold In seventh grade play, the "Blue" won 20­ 6 over Delton and lost to Ionia 27-13. The "Gold" beat Delton 36-13 and won 29-12 6 MONTHS o Hastings' eighth grade "Blue" team defeated Deltion 48-18 Onday in junior high school basketball play. Liz King led the "Blue" team with 18 points, Jessie Winebrenner had 9 and Katie Welton tallied 8. King also led the team with 10 rebounds. The eighth grade "Gold" team also scored 48 points and beat Delton's A squad 480-20. Katie Noteboom tossed in 20 points and Jill Dimond scored 12 to pace the winners. Noteboom also pulled down 10 rebounds. The night before, the "Blue" won 23-10 and the "Gold" won 52-22 over Ionia. Liz King had 8 points for the "Blue". Noteboom 18 for the "Gold* and Kristen Wiidren scored over Ionia. Stephanie Courtright had 6 points and Katie M art is i us rebounded 12 for the "Blue" versus Delton. Ashley Deline was the team's top scorer in the Ionia contest with 6 Plus... markers. For the "Gold" Liz Nida tallied 14 and grabbed 9 rebounds in the Delton game. Angie Eggers paced the team with 16 points in the Ionia battle. *1OOO YMCA NEWS CAN Ml USIO TOWARDS YOUR DOWN PAVMKNT o Friday Family Fun NlgH On Oct. 25, from 6:45-8:45. the YMCA will be holding its first family fun night of the fall season. There will be volleyball, basket­ ball, old time movie*, crafts,and rollerskating (be sure to bring your own skates or roUerblades). The cost is $2 per person with a maximum fee of $5 pet family. Crafts cost 25 With the purchase of any new Single or Doublewide Home HURRY! LIMITED TIME OFFER! o Offer good In Hanover • Village & Thornapple Lake Estates only Plus... Months Lot Rent Not valid with any other promotion. Battle Creek location only "Luxury Living at Affordable Prices' Your ProfesMorul Home Builder cents. 8 o o o 8 13078 Helmer Rd.. Exit 95 off 194. Battle Creek. MI 0 U SIN G1 obo OTO 979-8818 or 1-800-567-4684 6 660 6 66666600 5 o o Adult City Basketball Captain’s Meeting On Wednesday, Oct. 23 st 7 p.m., in room B 125 of the Hastings High School, the YM­ CA wiD be having a managers meeting for the organization of the 1996-97 adult city league basketball reason. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this yean season. should send a representative. League organization, nite changes, fees and league starting times will be covered. Teams will be registered on a first come first served basis. There is a limit on the number of teams that can participate so attendance al the meeting is important. The league is slated to begin the late November. For more information, call the YMCA 945-4574 Bowling SCORES: Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 18-6; Consumers Concrete 16-8; Monetler Graphics 16-8; Hastings Bowlers 14-10; Woodmansee Sawmill 13-11; Locksbop 12-12; Viking 10-14; Flexfab 10-14; Advanced Commercial Printing 9-15; Bye 2-22. Mens High Games & Series P. Scobey 213; J. Sibley 156-435; M. Kuhl­ man 225-575; K. Phenix 192-550; S. Hyde 173; M. Christensen 159; H. Bowman 213-538; D. Malyneik 181; K. Greenfield 232; O. Hatue 197; M. Davis 197. Womens High Games & Series G. Buchanan 186; D. Slovinski 401; K. Kuhlman 154-445; L. Nelson 157; C. Reed 157-435; A. Roemer 173; B O'Keefe 167. Thursday Angels Styles-RUs 18-10; Melaleuca Inc 1810; Riverside Cemetery 1756-1056; Red Dogeties 15-13; Hastings Bowl 15-13; Mills Landing ■ 5-13; NAPA Girls 15-13; Outboard Inn 12-6; Edward D Jones 12-6; Mncher-T 12-6; Nashville Chiro 10-18; AAI Bunny Bunch 1H-19H. Good Goines oud Series — J. Lewis 162; N. Taylor 165; L. Miller 140-395; M. Wimck 171-403; K. Winick 153; P. Fisher 213; K.Letnaar 147; L. Apsey 170; J. Wickham 163-427; S. Sanborn 183; S. Sanborn 152; D. Seeker 157; D. McCollum 192-550; S. Rose 171-465; G. Marsh 154; L. Watson 160; D. Feldkamp 178-455; C. McGinn 142; K. Farr 165-446; A. Chaffee 121; C. Guernsey 160471; D. Bartimus 209; B. Dunn 152-403. Sunday Night Mixed Rednecks 19-5; Short N Sweet 17-7; Thunder Alley 15-9; S & S 14H-9H; B.S.etx 14-10; 2x4 14-10; Diehards 1356-1016; Beginners Phis 1356-1056; D & N Mortgage 12-12; Tasmanite's 12-12; Q & B Associates 1IK-12M; Fearsome 4 11-13; Runarounds 10-14; Bowling Buddies 956-1456; Get Along Gang 9-14; Danger Zone 7-17; Friends 7-17. Women. High Games and Serie. - K. Becker 209-517; S Sanborn 190-511; D VanCampen 208491; S. Snider 195-457; M. Bowman 155-454; B. Hayes 161-448; R. Coms 156431; M Kirchen 148-429; L. Beyer 149411; M. Evans 154-402; L Coots 132-333; M Snyder 194; L. Barnum 193; S. Craven 189; D. Snyder 184; E. Hammontree 163; D.A. Snyder 156; N. Taylor 155; A. Hubbell 151. Meas High Gaines and Series - C. Mar­ tin 220-558; J DeLaat 201-556; R Bowman 199-509; B Barkhuff 174-508; R. Snyder HI 167- 488; D. Wordell 172-484; M. Cross 168-469; J Eye 169-450; R. Vonberg 213; A. Taylor 203; R. Craven 194; R. Fay 192; K Lambeth 189; R. Snyder U ID; S. Krallman 177; K. Beyer 176; V. Dexes. 166; T. James 163. Recreation 43 Crystal Clear Waler 16; Barry Automotive 15; Fairchild Oil 14; Freeport Elevator 11 and Canon Center Excavating 10. Gaud Scrim and Carnes — R. Fay 526; S. Anger 396214-203; D. Lambert 572-206. Wednesday P.M. Eye and Eye Specialists 2G4; H A S Machine 186; Mills Landing 164: Mace's Volleyball SCORES ALm«m Bobs Gun and Tackle................... CJ Propefttes................................. Leafwood Lumber...... McCumells Drill Team.............. ICS Travel...................................... Hastings Burial Vault................... Mainstreet Savings Bank............. W-L ............... l*-0 ............... 15-3 ................11-7 ...............no ............... 8-10 ...............2-16 ................1-17 ■ League Ray James Electric...................................... .21-0 Goodenough Goodies..................................... 12-9 Tope/Gilbert PLC............................................12-9 Ranger Tool and Die....................................11-10 Woodmame Sawmill.................................... 9-12 Tide Office........................................................9-15 Snider Satelhtes.............................................. 9-15 Backe Corutroction........................................615 FlexFab 613 Hartlag. YMCA Co-Ed Volleyball True W-L TVC................................................................... Jl-0 Bennett Industries............................................183 Hastings Manufacturing.................................12-9 Digit.............................................................. 11-10 FlexFab..............................................................615 Burkey Sales and Service............................. 4-14 Hastings Sanitary........................................... 0-21 Softball SCORES Pli 13U-10K; Lifestyles 13-11; Misfits 12-12; Valley Realty 11-13; Nashville* Chiropractic 11-13; Hair Care Center' 9tt-14H; Friendly Home Parties 9-15~ Varney’s Stables 9-15; Vacant 2-22. High Games and Series - C. Bishop 233-498; T. Christopher 218-556; L. Elliston 212-553; K Sutfin 190-519; L Barnum 193-514; S. Sanborn 186-485; S Merrill 175-442; R. Murphy 179-445; R. Reichard 167-423; J. George 151-417; F. Girrbach 161-456; B. Vrogindewey 149-426, J. Dorter., 159-433; B. Johnson 169; E. Ulrich 164; B.. Moore 157; L. Weyerman 157; B. Miner 145. Monday Mixer. Dewey, Auto Body 19-5; Kelley. Keqlers 19-5; Greec Chics 15-9; Girrbach, 13W-10W; Three Ponte. Tack 13-llf Michelob 11-13; Rowdie Girt. 11-13; TM Lamies 10-14; Brian. Tire 10-14; Hartxler Tours 8W-15W; Mr Braces 816. Hastings Bowl 618. Good Camrs and Series - S. Smith 170; ■ T. DeWitt 141; M. Hutchings 156; K. Winick 173; F. Girrbach 175; J Wiggins 142; Li' Hoyt 199: M. Snowden 151; R. Bennett 173-456; M. Snyder 201-580; J. McMillon 178478; V. Can 173-465; E. Johnson 193-490; S. Nevins 188-472; B. Anders 165-464; A. Hall 302-482. Thursday A.M. Valley Realty 21-7; LeHarves 20-8; Ques linn Marks 19-9; Bosley. 15H-12H: Lef­ tover, 15-13; V.mcys 11W-I6W; Hasting, Bowl 11-17; Lucky Shot, 11-17; Early Bird, 811; Hummer, 7-21. Good Gnaws and Series — K. Tbomasca* 209-540; S. Sebastian 192-508; V. Kincade 176468; C. Stuart 163-446; J. McKeough 167-432; D. Olmsted 144-409; J. Piper 197-405; P. Godbey 163-405; D. Collier 146397, M Dull 145-397. A Boniface 144-367; M. Bell 111-325; B Bodo 113-310; B. Norris 188; F. Ruthniff ID; J. Lewis 172; S. Salazar 148; S. Musser 146; B. Sexton 141; 1. Ruthraff 141; S. Tennessee 109. >7 Saturday Major, M 71; fl 83; 19 5-3; 910 Gods Power Team 83; fl Nuke Em 4-4; K 4-4; f6 4-4; fl 1 4-4; n Alley Cats 85; f2 A.T.T.B. 2-6} n Loe Lobos 1-7. Boys High Clmrs and Series — D. James 203- 425; S. Psrish 226597; C. Curtis 190-538; B. Bowman 185-479; C. Sanborn' 204- 517. Gtris High Games a^ Series — L. Jacobs 109-279; W. Miller 102-271. Mouse Mixed Four R's 16U; Special K's 16; Heads Ot» 13M; 9 a Wiggle 15.M; Gutter Gang 18, Working On It 14; Odd Balls 14; Late Comers 13K; Get Lucky 12M; Three Ponies 12; Ten Pte 12; Sean and Service 12; Big O s I0K; Rocky 4 10. Gillocs Con*. 9; Rambien 6K;' Four Stan 4H; Rosetta 3.' Mem High Games and Series - A. Taylor 216-604; B Keeler 181-522; B. Mad­ den 220-587; E. Keeler 218565; S Peabody 234-582; R. Roush 188537; W. Lydy 204-547; J Barnum 221-613; D. Keillor. 190-562; F. Rainwater 202-504; K. Meany triplicate 158-474. "t Mam Good Games — B. Ripley ID; Hu Service 170; R. Robbm ID; M. Zimmerman 186; T. Lewis ID; R Hillenbrand ID; McKee 226; R. faye 192; D. Tinkler ID; M, Kasinsky 193; J. Service 171. Womem High Camas and Scrim — BWilkim 189-492; N. Tsyior 182-479; F.' Ramey ID-454; F. Ruthruff 164-475; Lydy 180-503; S. Sanborn 172-486; 5, McKee 223-598; K. Becker 200-515; Q. Cooley 128-3D. Wamem Gand Games — S. Ripley 156J M. Sean 164; K. Zimmerman 153; S. Keillor 111; S. Smith 161; M. Wilks 160; D. Service ID; K. Keeler 161. A SeatarCktaam Colvin 168; Trash 15H-8M; Jesick 189; Friend 14-10; Brodock 14-10; Otis 14-10; Kuempel 14-10; Woodmansee 1811; Snyder 12-12; Vrogindewey 12-12; Lethcoe 11-13; Moocoulis 11-13; Schlachter 10-14; Hall 10-14; Brewer 5K-18K; Richardson 819. Ladies Good Games and Scrim — L. Johnson 131; P. Snyder 150-403; F. Schneider 153: M. Matson 186510; D. Greenfield 162-434; E Ulrich 160-456; M) Kingsley 149; B. Moore 146; G. Denny 164; B. Vrogindewey 176-423; K. Colvm 176423. ’ Mem Goad Games ami Series — R. Mason ID-490; R Wieland 199-540; A Price 145; R. Phillips 164-4D; R. Bednta 201-511; J. Mercer 164-479; J. Beckwith 150; R. Schlachter 208-475; P. Terpenmg 179481; C. Haywood 184-501; N. HaU 192-4D; H. Haan 162-463: H. Service 172, W. Brodock ID. BowtaNtNs ** Dorothy's Hair Styling 14-6; Carhoa Cemer Excavating 11-9; DJ. Electric 11-9: Betmea Industries 9-11: Hecker Insurance 812; Kent Oil 7-13. Good Gnaws and Scrim — J. McMillep 231-514; N. Potter 156; J. Hamilton >71; 2. Pettengin 131; L. Elliston 192-551; J. Dosser 175-455; E. Vines* 216545; G. Pooer 162-425; D.L. Coenen 108-284; L. Bahs 179; H. Coenen ID; E. Ulrich 194-470; H. Hathawsy 186480; N. Goggins 142-380; S. Merrill IM; B. Maker 167; T. Christopher Hastings Coed Softball ID. Team W-L Okie Towne Tavern fl................................... 3-3 Jarman Construction........................................ 3-3 Okie Towne Tavern 13................................... 6-0 Hastings Mutual................................................4-2 Law and Disorder.............................................2-4 Okie Towne Tavern f2................................... 0-6 Game Results - Hastings Mutual 14. Okie Towne Tavern fl 7; Okie Towne Tavern f3 20, Oide Towne Tavern f2, 14. Law and Disorder 13. Jarman Construction 9. Tuesday Trim Late Bloomers 204; 3 Ponies Tack W-7j Taz Devils 1811; Becky's Main St. 12-12; B A L Doll's 11-13; Day by Day 8-16; Mills Landing 816; Trouble 7-17. High Gnaws and Series — B. Hayek 150410; B. Moody 222-549; L. Potter 172475; S Kent 177431; K. Fay 16745S S Snider 185490; S. Sebastian 180-519; Si VanDenburg 192-560; D. Kelley 161473; I. Conger 162429; K. Conger 164444; D. Seeber 160424; N. James 154-399. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 17, 1996 — Page 15 Hastings celebrates its Homecoming LEGAL NOTICE: MORTGAGE SALE — Dofout! hoa boon modo in lhe conditions ol o mortgage modo by WILLIAM J. VERBERKMOES A SINGLE MAN <md ANGELA S BARNHART A SINGLE WOMAN to FIRST SECURITY SAVWGS BANK FSB. which Is orgonizod and oxioting under tho lows ol tho United Stotos o< America. Mortgogo. dated Juno 30. 1995 and recorded on July 7. 1995. In Liber 634. on pogo 600. Barry County Records, Mkhigon. end assigned by said Mortgagee to Norwoe I Mortgogo. Inc., a Colilornio Corporation, through mesne assignments dated August 16, 1996. and recorded on August 26. 1996. in Libor 670. on pogo 412. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho Jote her ool the sum ol Fifty-Nine Thousand Rve Hundred Eight and 83/100 Dollars (859,508.83). including interest at 6.30% per annum. ■ Under the power ol solo contained In sold morw and tho statute In such cose modo and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sold mortgage wM bo foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged prom is st. or some part ol thorn, at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan, at 1 o'clock p.m.. on Thursday. Mcvombsr 7. 1996 Said premisss ore situated in tho Village ol MiddbvMo. Borry County. Michigan, ond are deserfcedas: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 10 OF BLOCK 45 AND THE WEST 3 FEET OF THE NORTH 1 2 OF LOT 9 OF ■LOCK 45 OF VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCOR DM 5 TO THE RECORDS) FLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED M LIBER I OF PLATS ON PAGE 77. EXCFT THAT PATF LYING IN ARLINGTON STREET. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. This year's Grand Marshall was Mary Brown, a longtime counselor at the high school. Here she is with her husband Dr. Jack Brown. This year's honored royalty were king Joey Lyons and queen Janette Jennings. Others on the court were Megan Pierce. Stacia Beard, Jason McCabe, Darcy Welton, Ed Youngs. Elizabeth Lincolnhol, Teague O'Mara and Casey King. MICHIGAN. Tho redemption period shall bo tlx months from the date al such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date ol such sole. Dated: September 26. 1996 NORWEST MORTGAGE. INC. Assignee ot mortgagee Jahn W. Dohan. P.C.. Attorneys 192S1 Mack Avenue. Suite 200 Grouse Point Woods. AAI 46236 (10/24) MORTGAGE RNKCLOSURK SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORAAADON WE OBTAIN WBL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon made In the conditions of a mortgogo modo by Clarence Jr. Mnge and AAory Ann Klings, husband and wife to orooamoor . tnonooi jerv>cw. w • o Corporation. Mortgagee. doted December 3. 1992 qnd recorded on De-.ombor 4. 1992 In Liber 561. on gage 241. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was oosigned by mesne assignments to resource BancSharos AAortago Group inc., a Delaware Corpprottan as assignee, by on assignment doted March I. 1995. which was recorded on April 17. 1995. In Libor 628. on Pago 443. Borry County Records, on which mortgage there Is dotonod to be duo at tho date hereof the sum of Sixty Eight Thou­ sand Five H-.mdrod Sixty Four and 33/100 doriori IB6B.S64.33) including intoxas! al 8JD0%per ahnum • -Under the power of sole contained in sold mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose modo ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgogo «HR bo foreclosed by a sole ol tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings, AMchigan at 1:00 p.m. o’clock, on November 14. »996 Said promisos are situated in Village of AAlddkviHs. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore describ- Comfy Day was one of the special activities held at the high school during the week. Here (from left to right) senior Tonja Morgan, senior Angel Bunce, secretary Kim Parish, senior Shannon Lundstrum. freshman Katie Williams and freshman Susan Hubbard show off slippers, teddy bears and other relaxation garb. <lots 1 and 2 ol Supervisors Plot of Henry Stohr Ptot according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded In Uber 4 of Plats. Pogo 5. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 month(») from the dote ol such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. In which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dote of such solo. Dated: October 3. 1996 Resource BancSharos AAortgoge Group. Inc., a Delaware Qwpotation. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Resource BancSharos AAortgoge Group Inc. a Delaware Corporation, Ml 50 Telegraph Suite ICO Bingham Forms. Mkhigon. 48025 File P96095133 (10/31) • S«dO*T FOMCLOMME NOTICE <• (ARCiimMii) A group of area sky divers landed into Johnson to help kickoff Friday's homecoming contest. . MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode In lhe conditions ol o mortgage modo by Joseph A. Braye end Susan M. Brayo. husband and wife, to Mortgage Plus. toe.. AAortgogoo. dated Juno 18. 1993. and recorded on Juno 21. 1993 to Uber STS. on Pogs(s) 316 Barry County Records. Mkhigon. and assigned by sold AAortgogoo to Washington Square AAortgoge Company n/Vo Roliostor Mor­ tgage Corporation by mesne assignmontfs) dated March 31. 1995. ond recorded on April 5. 1995 In Uber 627. on Page Ml. Borry County Records. AaLXl—*.on --- 4-wnecn ■ -4 - - . --- ■*mere ■ — Lais-6-« ------- * Avo — A.ue auwvgan moogoge iiuimeo duo at the date hereof tho sum of Fifty FNo ThouBSix Hundred Ninety and 85/100 Dollars 10.85). including interest at 8.500% per Under tho power ol sale contained in said mor­ tgage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. nonce is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publk vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan at two o'clock a.m. on December S. 1996 -Sold promises are situated In the Township of Mope. Barry County. Michigan. and are described Beginning at a point of tho North line of Section 36 Town 2 North. Rango 9 West, distant 430.00 loot East of the North 1/4 post of said section, thence continuing East, aion« North Secton line 810.00 foot: thence South, ot right angles to said North Section lino. 290.00 feet: thence West 310.00 loot: thence North 290.00 feet to lhe Point of Beginning. Aho and sossmont for ingress ond ogress with others 'or use in common over tho driveway now located on the premises lying Eos! of and adjacent to tho above described promises. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such solo, unless determined gd In accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which base tho redemption period shall be 30 days from dm dote of such solo. Dated October 17. 1996 Washington Square AAortgoge Company n/k/a BpMastor AAortgoge Corporation Assignee of AAortgogoo aKAHOO 1 AIT. Anonwn M> I l>g Uw* Ad. SvH» 1W Troy. MKhigo, 64043 (•10)649-3900 FU. No. 961100 (11Z14) Pumped up at game time, the varsity Saxons played an inspiring game versus a tough East Grand Rapids opponent. Homecoming queen Janette Jennings enjoys the special moment with fellow court members and other friends during Friday's halftime ceremony. The Saxons' band provided music and marching to the parade. The event started in the downtown area and concluded near the high school's football field. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 17, 1996 who "all of a sudden are able to get a job two weeks before they're to be sentenced I don't see any compelling reason to grant you work release." COURT NEWS: A Barry County woman was sent to prison on two counts related to the March shooting of her husband. Shirley J. Henderson, 42, of 4751 Walnut Ridge, Battle Creek, had pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony in September. Prosecutor Dale Crowley told the court lhe pleas had been given in exchange for a sen­ tencing agreement of five to 10 years. He said he was "somewhat surprised” that the pre-sentencing report seemed to suggest that Henderson was lhe victim in the case, saying Henderson'•» husband was "probably one of the least vindictive people I've ever met.” He said the evidence indicated Henderson's intent was to kill her husband and possibly herself. Henderson's attorney. Frank Hillary, said "I see this as a very sad and very unfortunate event." He said he believed Henderson felt pushed to a point where she believed she could no longer control her life. He added that Hender­ son's co-workers had sent several letters to the court and that they and the pre-sentencing report indicated a desire for counseling for Henderson. Circuit Judge James Fisher agreed with Hillary's description of the event adding. "I do not believe she is a threat to society in general." He said there was no indication Henderson was not a productive member of society except for this incident, which he admitted was “very serious.” Fisher said told Henderson he was "in a position where I cannot ignore the serious­ ness of the offense." He said he would depart from the 12-month minimum sentencing guideline, primarily because the original charge was attempted murder, which carries an 84-month minimum, and because of the sentencing agreement with the prosecutor. Henderson was sentenced to 60 to 180 months in prison on the assault charge and 24 months on the firearms charge. The two are to be served consecutively. Fisher gave Henderson credit for 222 days already served. "I certainly hope you'll be able to find something positive out of this experience, Mrs. Henderson.” Fisher told her. “I think you still have a lot to contribute.” In other circuit court business last week: • Daniel E. Hammond. 21, of 2732 N. Io­ nia Road, Vermontville, was sentenced to probation and jail for attempted receiving and concealing of stolen property. Crowley asked that Hammond's petition for youthful trainee status be denied, as he was already on probation. "I believe Mr. Hamrr ond should be put on probation for this offense, but I’m skeptical only 30 days in jail will get his attention," Crowley said. Hammond's attorney, David Gilbert, said Hammond had been caught riding a motorcy­ cle that had been stolen by James Dietzel. He asked the court to grant work release. Fisher told Hammond that he had to take into account eight prior misdemeanors on Hammond's record, even though they were "tn some respects" not serious. "I don't have a whole lot of options here," said Fisher. "I give you rules to follow on Seat belt helps save life Barry Township Police say a seat belt helped save the lite ol James Steele, 37, of Hickory Comers. Steele was north bound on Brook Lodge Road, north of Hickory Road when he said several deer crossed in front ol him. Police said Steele skidded about 300 feet before crashing into three walnut trees. Police said alcohol was a factor and cited Steele for excessive speed and failing to have a correct address on his license. Steele was taken to Borgess Hospital where he was treated and released. Call the H: y H tilth d WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948-4094. 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 5 qxxd. av cooditwo- COMM'JNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN. PaDy Kt al Iwiaie cover, running boards, runs great In excellent condition. Can 616-891-0536 togixL Recent graduates or ABD considered but must have completed all relevant APA internships and have obtained a limited license. Continued employment would require full licensure. Successful candidate win function we 11 as a treatment team member, win have deve­ loped expertise in testing, diag- BIG CEDA* LAKE: 4 1/2 acre lot, with pines and oaks. Secluded, quiet neighborhood. Motivated seller, possible L.C. terms. Call Marty for more details. Boris Realtors $72,900. 1-800-466-3908. I of Kt in FIRE YOUR LANDLORD, own your home for less than rent Move right in one of the 13 furnished model homes. 2,3 A 4 little as 5% down. Yankee Springs Manufactured Home Gun Like. Cill 795-9700. I or Salt LEUPOLD SCOPE: Never uaed, $190. After 3, 945-0476. BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE LIVING room outfit. Includes sofa, loveseat A chair 2 weeks old! Must sell $275. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED with frame & Queen size Firm Spine-oPedic mattress set. Still in plastic. Cost $700 must sell! $190. 1-517-676-6414 BEAUTIFUL 4 POSTER C canon Ball Queen size bed. Includes 1 month old Sealy PostCost SI25. sacrifice $325. 1-517-699-2251 DAYBF.D WITH TRUNDLE BED underneath A mattress beautiful white A gold. 1 week old. Cost $600, sacrifice $250 or best offer. 1-517-699-4148 KING SIZE SEALY Luxury Finn mattress set, 1 month old. Includes frame A beautiful bookcase headboard. Cost $1,400. Sacrifice $350. 1-517-676-6414 Help Wanted SUPERVISOR. Experienced Tool Room Supervisor for imxll job rhop. pleare all lar is appointment or rend resume Io: Everett Engmeermj Corp. 158 N. Main Street, Woodland, Ml 48897 or 616-367-4612 Please Support Your United Way. ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waters, 1£ time home buyer, program available, r*! relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. \ IlllOlhll h/- $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, exL 1400, 24hn. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED NOW! $120 daily processing mail from your home for Natioo- Application 1-417-455-1911 24 MODELS WANTED: Between the ages of 7-23 to model casual and formal wear Call 1 800-858 6003 STEEL BUILDING SALES A construction. Huge profit poten­ tial Manufacturer selecting deal­ er in available markets. (303) 75B-4135 ExL 6200 IhiMin w Service* HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property’Debt cocsolidalion•Turned down? problem credit? We can help!0Fast, easy - Can 24 boon. AAA Mortgage A Financial Corporation. 1-888-968-2221 Free consultation PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. therapy skills helpful. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Services, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. No phone calls. EOE. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Growing service organization is seeking an individual to join a customer service representative team. Qualified candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able In meet deadlines and be self­ motivated. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, gi v ing price quotations and esti­ mates on capital equipment orders, placing equipment orders, and coordinating the shipping, delivery and receiving of items to facilities. Previous perience a plus. Position fen a starting salary in the please submit resume, cover letter and reference list to: Customer Service Representa­ tive P.O. Box 40 Middleville, ML 49333__________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone cal Is. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St, Freeport, Ml EOE SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, call Sieve's Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189_______________ IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR 1st shift position at Middleville Tool A Die Press operation experience is preferred. Must be able to provide a complete work history and pass a drug screen. Apply today at Manpower of Hastings. 616-948-3000_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. NEEDED: 89 PEOPLE SERI­ OUSLY INTERESTED in losing 15-60 pounds before the holidays. Doctor recommended Diet Magic! 100% natural. 100% guaranteed. Call (303) 526-2851___________________ TRIM A 'PAPER BY MARIJO. Interior painting, wallpapering, and porches. “Full service or sweat equity." 945-9712 or 1-800-270-7294 x0003 TEXAS REFINERY CORP, needs mature person now in HASTINGS area. Regardless of training, write W. A. Hopkins, Dept W-49058, Box 711, Ft Worth. TX 76101-0711. which said it was too harsh and this 15- to 25-year sentence also was excessive, said Bonifiglia. • Michael M. Power, 31, was scheduled for an Oct. 24 sentencing on a probation vi­ olation. He pleaded guilty to failing to report to his probation officer after June 19. Power said he had been unable to report because he had lost his home and had been living in a tent since then. probation to help you." Hammond was sentenced to two yean probation with 30 days in jail and credit for five days already served. Hammond was also fined $500 and ordered to pay $250 in costs and a monthly probation oversight fee. He made Hammond eligible for community ser­ vice in lieu of his total fines and costs and ordered him to attend substance abuse counseiing. Fisher denied the request for work re­ lease saying there were too many people BUILDING...continued from pace 1 Banne • A former Vermontville man had motions to withdraw a guilty plea and for a re-sen­ tencing denied by the court. John D. Primm. 39, had pleaded guilty to concealing stolen property over $100 and a fourth habitual offense charge. He was sen­ tenced by Judge Richard Shuster to 15 to 25 years Primm s attorney, James Bonifiglia. said Primm had been told if he passed a poly­ graph that all charges would be dropped. He further argued that Primm's plea was invol­ untary because he did not believe he was ef­ fectively represented by counsel. The plea was made only after statements and indica­ tions of more serious punishment. Bonifiglia said. He said Shuster's sentence focused on the habitual offender status and not on the facts of the case. He added Shuster had followed the sentencing guideline because he knew another case involving Primm had a sentence of 50 to 75 yean imposed. That sentence was overturned by the Court of Appeals, Crowley said Primm had passed an 18­ month limit to withdraw his plea and that the Court of Appeals had ruled Primm did have effective assistance of counsel and that the plea was voluntary. Ke said there was no record of a plea bargain adding there was, "not a shred, not one scintilla of evidence." The prosecutor also sharply criticized Bonifiglia's contention Primm passed the polygraph, saying, "Any fair-minded person could in no way say (Primm) passed the polygraph." Fisher denied both motions, saying the is­ sues of the plea and the polygraph appeared to have been addressed by the case being re­ manded to circuit court. He said the only is­ sue that seemed outstanding was whether the onginal sentence was proportionate. In denying the motion for re-sentencing, Fisher went on to state Primm's plea indi­ cated a 15-year cap. He also said Shuster took a half-hour during sentencing and the transcript went 23 pages, "so he certainly lists his reasons." His wife then asked, "I would like to know why we weren't informed (about the paving policy) when we had our house built." City officials said it was an oversight by the city. Mrs. Foote then said such oversights also have occurred in other sites in the dty. men­ tioning two. East South Street and Mill Street, by name. She repeated her husband's contention that, "We're in favor (of paving Taffee Drive), but we want to know the costs before we make a commitment" Penrod said the Footes can pay for the paving up front or spread the costs over as many as five years. Mike KJovamch, former director of public services for the city, disagreed that building houses on dirt roads was forbidden. He said there is nothing in any local ordinance that requires people to pave dirt roads where they are building bouses. "You've got homes going up all over the city, near the high school and on Marshall Street, on dirt streets on existing plats,” klovanich said. Councilman David Jasperse asked the for­ mer public services director if he would have allowed many houses to be built on a dirt street while be was a public official. Klo­ vanich answered in the affirmative, saying the city can't duallow it in one place while allowing it elsewhere. Klovanich added, "I want to know what the construction costs (for the road) will be before construction begins." Penrod then pointed out that if a cost es­ timate is given now for the Taffee Addition, it's possible the figure could be on the low side, rmd any cost overruns would then have to be absorbed by the dry. hence the taxpay­ ers. The city manager added that if the council made the decision on costs that night, they would be giving residents "a blank check." "Tonight, we're not talking nearly as much about cost as we are about the neces­ sity of the project,** Penrod said. "Once we have an estimate, we can talk about costs. We will guarantee we will let you know about costs." But most residenu at the bearing said they were interested in having Taffee Drive paved. One woman said, "It would be an advan­ tage to me to have that. I suppose that we should have a paved street.” The City Council agreed to take the next steps by preparing the assessment rolls and notifying everyone about the next hearing and agreed to let Slagstad proceed with build­ ing permits on his property. The city sometimes will help pay for costs of paving, curb and gutter for a street, but that will be decided after the next hear­ ing. Silent Observer Police restores recthre donation for SumiMffost woric They spent In excess of 200 hours policing Summerfest during the three days it was held this past August, and the Hastings Police Reserve Unit was honored for Its efforts with a donation ol $400 by the Summerfest committee. Summerfest chairman Mike Hallifax is pictured here presenting the check to reserve unit captain Martha Anderson. Fifth arrest made in park case HASTINGS — Hastings City Police hive arrested a fifth person in connection with an August case involving stolen guns and a quarter-pound of marijuana at Second Ward Park. Police arrested Joel A. Cipcic, 19, of 5300 Gun Lake Road, on a charge of conspiracy to deliver marijuana Tuesday. The charge is a four-year felony with up to a $30,000 fine. Cipcic was arraigned Tuesday on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. Police said they expea no more arrests in connection with the case. Man struck by unknown assailant BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township Police are looking for a man who assaulted another man about 11 p.m. Oa. 8. Police said the victim told them he was getting out of his car when he was struck from behind on the left side of his bead, causing a laceration, with what be thought was a metallic object. The man said, after he recovered from the blow, he turned around but the assailant had left. The victim had caught a person breaking into his car two weeks ago, but police say they are not sure if the two incidents are related. Barry Township Police are encouraging anyone with information to contaa Silent Observer at 1-800-331-9031. Man charged with domestic assault HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested Clayton L. Mackenzie, 20. of 1317 S. Jefferson St, Tuesday after he turned himself in for assaulting his wife. He has been arraigned on charges of fekruous assault and aggravated domestic violence. Police said Mackenzie's wife came to City Police Sunday afternoon to report that she had been assaulted and bitten in the face. Two officers agreed that marks on her face appeared to have been caused by human teeth. The woman said she and Mackenzie had been separated for two months, while she hoped there could be a reconciliation. When she decided there would not be one, she returned to the South Jefferson residence to get the remainder of her belongings. She told police there was an argument that became physical and that Mackenzie cut up one of her shoes with a carving knife, then went into the bedroom where it sounded as though he began cutting up het clothes. She said he came back into the room where she was sitting and threw the knife against the wall to her left. He then left the house, returned and grabbed her hair and bit her on the face. The woman also told police Mackenzie told her he knew where she and her parents lived and would kill all them, beginning with her and that it was not a threat. Two hurt in one-car accident WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Two Lake Odessa men were injured in a one-car acodent Oa. 7. State Police troopers say Robert A. Smart Jr.. 17. and John M Soblesky, 16. were west bound on Brown Road west of Wellman Road, when they swerved to miss a deer. Smart lost control of his vehicle and went off the road to lhe right. rolling the vehicle once. Smart was treated al Pennock Hospital. Soblesky was taken to Bronson Hospital. No arrests in domestic dispute MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — Sheriff's deputies have made no arrests yet in a domestic dispute Oa. 5. involving a pregnant 20-year old. Deputies said lhe woman told them she and her boyfriend had been arguing because she caught him with another woman and that he had pushed her out of the residence to the ground. She said he had been at the bar most of the night. Domestic rights forms were given to both subjects. The Police Beat does not publish lhe names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. 1-800-331-9031 I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-10-24.pdf 97671da32a9d491e2e15191c8dcd0b70 PDF Text Text Compensation panel stays with county Right to Life has annual banquet District soccer finals Friday See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ■ HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Hastings Public Library 121 S CHURCH SI 'HUSTINGS. •* 4K5t 18W 121 S. Church St. Hastings, MI W5B ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. OCTOBER 24. 1996 VOLUME 142, NO. 43 News Briefs Daylight Savings Time is Sunday Readers are reminded to turn their clocks back one hour Saturday night before they goto bed. Daylight Savings Time will move the clocks back one hour al 2 a.m. Sunday The rule to make things easier to remember is "Spring ahead, fall back." Four blood drives planned for ?rea PRICE 50* Richard Zimmerman Was 52 Crash kills ex-state police commander by Jason Carr Staff Writer Former Hastings State Police Post Com­ mander Dick Zimmerman. 52. was killed Wednesday morning in a three-car accident at the intersection of Chief Noonday Road and Yankee Springs Road. Barry County Sheriffs Department offi­ cials say that a preliminary investigation in­ dicates that Zimmerman was west bound on Chnf Noonday Road when a north bound car on Yankee Springs Road, driven by Christy R. Greene. 24. of Richland, apparently ran the stop sign and struck Zimmerman's car on the driver's side. Both cars bounced off a third car, driven by Janine R. Klinge. 32. of Grand Rapids, who was stopped at the inter­ section on south bound Yankee Springs Zimmerman was taken to Pennock Hospi­ tal. where he died, said sheriffs department officials. Greene was taken to Bronson Hos­ pital. where she was treated and released. Klinge was not injured. The sheriffs department is still investigat­ ing, but officials said at press time it appears alcohol was not a factor and seat belts were in use. Zimmerman joined the state police in 1968. He served with the Pontiac post until 1970, when he was transferred to Blissfield. In 1976. he was promoted to sergeant and transferred to Benton Harbor. He took over the Hastings Stale Police team in 1979. four years after it had been created. Zimmerman was promoted to second lieutenant in 1983 and first lieutenant in 1988, the same year See ZIMMERMAN continued page 2 Road. The Barry County chapter ot the American Red Crou will have four blood drive, between now nd Nov. 15. The firn will be co-rponwred by the General Federation of Women'. Club. Gun Lake Area, from I to 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 2«. M the Gun Lake Community Church on Chief Noonday Rond. The goal i> 60 pints. A drive in Hastings will be held Wednesday. Oct. 30. al Grace Lutheran Church, with a gon) of 100 pinta. Gi~XmKose Chutch *6 Delton be the site of a drive Monday. Nov. 4. with a goal of 60 pints The fourth date will be Nov. 13 M the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville, with another goal of 60 pints Red Cross officials say they need blood of aD types. Those who we at least 17 years old, weigh al least 110 pounds, are in rea­ sonably good health and haven't doomed within 56 days of the drive date are eli­ gible to contribute. For more information, call the Red Crou office in Hasting! ■ 945-3122. Fund-raisers set for cancer victims A coupk of fund-raising events will be held soon to benefit cancer victim*. One win be a spaghetti dinner from 2 io 7 p-m Sunday. Nov. 3, at the VFW Hall in Nashville for Tim Purdum. who has a rare brain tumor that was diagnosed in 1994. Proceed* will help him defray costs of transportation to and from treatment* and ocher item* be may need. The meal will include spaghetti, with or without mealballs, garlic bead, dessert and beverage. Another will be a dinner, auction and dance Saturday, Nov. 9. at the Woodland Townehouse for Herb Mifier, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Proceeds will help him cover some of his costs for treatment in Arm Arbor. The dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. with spaghetti, coleslaw and garlic bread. The auction will be from 7 to 8:30 and the dance will be from 9 p m. to I a.m. For more information, or to donate auction items call 367-4690 or 367­ 4783 Quilt show set for Saturday The Inland Lakes Garden Club of Delton will have its third annual quilt show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Barry Township Hall on Orchard Street in Delton. Admission is $2. Proceeds will benefit the Delton District Library. A People Choice Award will be presented to the owner of the quilt that receives the most votes. For more information, call Beth Broadhurst at Hotra Pharmacy. (616) 623-5250. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 I Ok* Zimmerman was killed Wednesday morning when his car was struck at the intersection of Chief Noonday Road and Yankee Springs Road. Zimmerman was west bound on Chief Noonday and the impact resulted in his car coming to rest on the southbound lane ol Yankee Springs Road. Dick Zimmerman was a retired 25-year veteran ot the Michigan State Police. He had been serving as Traffic and Safety Director of the Barry County Road Commission for two years. This picture was taken in 1993 on his retirement from the State Police. School Board backs bus driver's suspension by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School Board has upheld a decision by the Hastings school administra­ tion to suspend a bus driver for five days last May for failing to activate her yellow and red Hashing lights when she was stopped to al­ low students to get on her bus. The board s decision came after a gncvancc process undertaken by bus driver Beverly (BJ.) Tracy after the suspension. In the grievance. Tracy maintained that the disci­ pline she received for failing to activate her lights was too extreme and was discrimina­ tory. Several meetings were held between Tracy and school administrators before the matter came before the school board in a closed session Aug. 12. The board did not make a final decision on the matter until last Wednesday. Oct. 16. dunng a special meeting. After the initial August session with the board and prior to last Wednesday's open meeting with Tracy and her husband. Lee. Tracy requested copies of the personnel files of the other school bus drivers, the bus mechanics, and the supervi sor of transportation. She also requested copies of a daily log kept by transportation supervisor Sharon Duits. The school district complied with Tracy's request because of a recent Michigan Appeals Court ruling stating that public employees' personnel files are available to the public under the auspices of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act Tracy said she needed the files to 'try and verify that the disciplinary procedure is fair and equal to everyone and equally adminis­ tered." At last Wednesday's hearing. Tracy and her husband Lee. who also drives a school bus for the district, presented several documents to the board which they said support their contention that "unfair and unjust treatment has been imposed on Beverly compared to other bus drivers.” The Tracys said that a portion of the transportation supervisor's daily log had been shown to the school board al the Aug. 12 board hearing as a means of bolstering the administration's contention that the suspen­ sion was necessary. Shown to the board members was a copy of the log containing a March 14. 1996. en­ try indicating that the supervisor of trans­ portation had spoken to Tracy about making sure Tracy used her lights when picking up and dropping off students. The log entry purportedly was made after the school received a phone call from a par- ent complaining that Tracy had failed to ac­ tivate her lights at the bus stop where that parent's children entered and exited Tracy's but. Tracy contended last week Wednesday that she was not spoken to about using her lights March 14. In a letter written to other bus drivers by Tracy Sept. 23. she said she was instead advised to move the bus stop 55 feel away from its previous location. Two months later, the same parent brought a videotape to school administrators Militia spokesman next 1st Friday guest Thomas R. Wayne, citizen advocate, ac­ tivist and television and radio spokesman for militia-style organizations, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday program at noon Nov. 1 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in founder of an electronic design firm, a pro­ ducer of a half hour televised fishing pro­ gram. founder and manager of a truck acces­ sories manufacturer and founder and chief ex­ ecutive officer of a consumer products design Hastings. Wayne, who lives in Augusta, says that after 20 years working part-time to bring the U.S. government and states back to the con­ stitution. his part-time hobby has turned into a full-time passion He has devoted his efforts to the American Reform Movement and has filed a Michigan Petition de Trail and Command to Show Cause against the state. He is teaching and equipping others to file similar actions in other states. Wayne is a published author and has been a frequent guest on radio and television talk shows. He says he enlists the support of his fel­ low citizens in the effort to restore America. Wayne is past president of the Michigan Sign Association and spokesman for Ameri­ cans for Responsible Media, a Chicago-based media watchdog group. Also in his career, he has been an inven­ tor. a sign company founder, president and company But since 1993. his passion has been poli­ tics. government and being a citizen advo­ cate. Wayne served in the U.S. Army 1964-66 in Korea and 1967 in Vietnam as a commu­ nications specialist. A high school graduate. Wayne attended the University of Maryland for six months and he has studied electronic engineering and marketing at various private technical schools. He said he has no formal degrees and is mostly self-taught Wayne is married with five children and three grandchildren The First Friday forums arc held monthly at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Those attending may bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. showing that Tracy had failed to activate her lights al the bus stop used by the parent's children, and the videotape was used by ad­ ministrators to justify the suspension. The fact that Tracy purportedly had been forewarned about the same infraction of the rules involving the same bus stop and the same parent was used by the district's attor­ ney to contend the infraction was serious enough to require suspension But the Tracys contended Beverly Tracy was not officially forewarned March 14, and contended that “the March 14 log notation was put in afterward to prove that she was warned and deserved more harsh punish­ ment." The Tracys showed a copy of that same March 14 log notation where the words "use lights accordingly*' had been added to the log after the Aug. 12 board meeting, and told members that raised questions about the au­ thenticity of the log entries. Lee Tracy claimed that "we jumped from Beverly, who had never been talked to. to a suspension." The incident that resulted in the suspen­ sion was also a mistake made under mitigat­ ing circumstances, the Tracys contended. Beverly Tracy said in the Sept. 23 letter to bus drivers that "at the slop cm the day the \ ideotape was made, two boys on my bus had diverted my attention because 1 feared what they were arguing about was going to lead into a fight and I intended to prevent that." Tracy said she was looking in her mirror at the boys when she reached to put on her lights, but “must have pushed the wrong button.” Lee Tracy said pushing the wrong button for the activation of lights is a mistake more bus drivers may make in the future since the button to activate the lights was moved from a spot off by itself to a location surrounded by other buttons The light system also no longer mikes a sound when the lights are ac­ tivated. Tracy said, which sound in the past See SUSPENSION, continued page 3 I �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1996 School board establishes information access policy by Mary Warner Staff Writer In the wake of a recent request by a Hast­ ings school bus driver for copies of Hastings bus driven' personnel files, a new "Public's Right to Know” policy has been drawn up by Hastings school officials. The new policy was presented to the Hast­ ings School Board at its Monday meeting. News Briefs ‘Starlight Radio’ production slated The Our Town Radio Playen will perform in "Starlight Radio Theater" at 7 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 2, at Lakewood High School The production will include old-time radio comedy, drama, music, mystery and commercials Admission pnee is $5 al the door and $4.50 in advance. Tickets may be pur­ chased at the Page Building. Bluegrass featured at Showcase tonight The Wasepi Bluegrass Gospel Singers and special guests Jordan River will be featured in the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hastings. Wasepi has appeared on the "Hymn Time Country Style" radio program on WNWN. The group also has performed at the Hastings Summerfest. the Barry County Fair and area churches. The five-member group plays fiddle, banjo, guitar, dobro, mandolin and bass. Jordan River is made up of three Middleville-area musicians, two of whom. Jeff Schilthroat and Dedo Phillips, have played at the Showcase before. Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome, first served basis. ‘All Hallows Eve’ at Charlton Park Charlton Park will have its fourth an­ nual "All Hallow's Eve" celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 26. for youngsters 12 end under The activities will include a costume contest, jack-o-lantem contest, dough­ nuts on a string, storytelling, hay rides on a wagon pulled by draft horses and old-fashioned treats. Carved or decorated jack-o-lantems must be submitted for judging by 4 p.m. Storytelling will be at 5:15 and contest winners will be announced around a bonfire at 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by Charlton Park and the Hastings Ki wanis Club. Admission is $3 for children ages 12 and under With the purchase of a child's ticket, everyone over 13 will get in for $1 apiece. Children 12 and under must be ac­ companied by an adult. Tickets are available Felpausch stores in Delton and Hastings, at Carl's Su­ permarket in Nashville and Lake Odessa and Pastoor's in Middleville until Oct. 23. For more information, call the Charl­ ton Park office at 945-3775. Chamber speaker is coming home Victor (Hugo) Walton will be guest speaker at the annual dinner meeting of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Saturday evening. Nov. 9, at the Hastings Country Club. Walton, who now lives in Ansonia. Conn., is an independent leadership trainer and consultant. He recently conducted a workshop for the Community Leadership Development Academy and in December he will handle sessions for the Michigan Hospital Association in Detroit and Lansing A 1954 graduate of Hastings High School, he is the son of Dr. and Mrs. DeForest Walton and is the brother of Dr. John Walton He was bom and raised in Hastings and wrote a book celebrating the community's civic pnde. Walton was drum major for the 'University of Michigan marching band and graduated at Western Michigan University in 1958. He taught school in Kalamazoo before he served in the military in Maryland and then taught in high school for another six years. He also has been director of a health care consortium and a training consultant. He plans to make a light-hearted presentation about life in Hastings in the 1940s and 50s. Reservations for the dinner should be made by calling the chamber office at 945-2454. Cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members and will be considered for passage at the board's November meeting. The policy slates that "The Hasting Area School System's Board of Education will comply with all slate and federal laws regard­ ing the public s access to the school sys­ tem's records, and the superintendent of schools, or his/her designee, shall have the responsibility to establish a procedure for Hunter safety at Bowens Mills A hunter safety course will be offered from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Oct. 25 and 26 and Nov. 8 and 9. at the Barry County Conservation Club. These will be the last classes held be­ fore firearms deer season this year. For more information, call 945-4050. Kids’ Day slated at Bowens Mills Historic Bowens Mills will have a Kids' Day costume party from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the seventh and final pan of its fall series of "It's Cider Time" festivals. Games and prizes will be featured and there will be free horse-drawn hay rides. The costume contest will have several categories — cutest, ugliest, most original, etc. It will be judged in several different age categories Scouts, Sunday school and school groups are welcome. There will be a $1 gale fee, with proceeds going to restoration and upkeep of the historic site. Bowens Mills is located two miles north of the Yankee Springs Slate Park. For more information, call 795-7530. Haunted House tours scheduled The Hastings Jaycees will have their ninth annual haunted house this fall at BJ Hydraulics. 6590 South Wall Lake Road, seven miles south of M-43. The haunted house will be open every weekend through Oct. 27. ■ Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for chil­ dren. Proceeds will be used for commu­ nity projects such Christmas baskets and Thanksgiving dinner for the home­ less and elderly. A children's matinee will be held from I to 3 p.m. Oct. 27. with a costume contest, tnck or treat bags, a non-scare fun tour, and games and prizes. For more information, call Chad Hamilton al 948-9611 or Dave Wren at 945-0195. Halloween slated at Yankee Springs The Yankee Springs Recreation Area will have a Halloween festival, starting al 9 a.m. Saturday. Oct. 26, al 2104 Gun Lake Road. Coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts will be served at the pumpkin central camp site, followed by pumpkin painting from 10 a.m. to noon. Guests must bring their own lunch. A pumpkin windsock craft will be made at pumpkin central from 1 to 1:45 p.m. and hay rides will be from 2 to 4 p.m. An awards ceremony will be at pumpkin central from 5 to 5:30 p.m. and there will be trick or treating al the campground from 5:30 to 6:30. A group camp fire will be at 7:30 p.m. Prizes will be given for best decorated camp site and best costumes. For more information, call 795-9081 from 8 a.m. to noon and I to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A state park motor vehicle permit is required for entry and the camping fee is $12 per night. Fall yard debris pickup to start City crews will pick up yard debris starting Nov. I. The city asks that residents limit the debris to bio-degradable yard waste, which can be composted in conjunction with topsoil that is salvaged and recycled on city projects. The yard waste is stockpiled in windrows at the old landfill on West Slate Road Residents are asked to limit the size of brush placed for pickup to six inches in diameter, the maximum size the brush chipper can handle. Also, residents arc asked not to use bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable material Residents should place the material either very near the curb in the parking lane or immediately behind the cub on the curb lawn. Residents are asked not to place material in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might be a vision obstruction. The fall yard debns pickup usually lakes about two weeks to complete. It will start in the First Ward and progress from there All material should be put out just before Nov. 1. providing such access." The policy also establishes what the school will charge for repnOucing such records. Letter-sized (8 1/2 by II) single­ sided copies will be 5 cents per page, letter­ sized dounle-sided copies will be 9 cents a page, legal-sized (8 1/2 by 14) single-sided copies will be 6 cents a page and legal-sized double-sided copies will be 14 cents per page. Labor costs involved with reproducing ma­ terial will also be charged if records require special treatment — for instance, if the dis• trict is required to conduct research to com­ ply with the information request. Charges for the labor will be at the rate of the lowest paid full-time clerical employee. The district recently complied with the bus driver’s request for the personnel files be­ cause the Michigan Appeals Court ruled that such records are open to the public under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. The bus driver requested the records to assist with a grievance the driver filed against the district (see related story). In ocher action Monday evening, the board approved the inclusion of undergraduate gen­ eral education students in a new vocational training program being implemented by the district. The new program will expand a current program in the high school which offers vo­ cational training and work experience to spe­ cial education students. 1.—viously. the only general education students allowed to partici­ pate in out-of-scbool training and work pro­ grams were seniors working on a co-op basis with area employers, according to Judy Shel­ ton, director of educational services for the district. The new program is being undertaken in cooperation with Michigan Rehabilitative Services. The state agency is funding a por­ tion of the cost of the program. Under the program, about 80 students will receive assistance in finding jobs in the community. Of those, about 50 are special education students. The remaining 30 are genera) education students who qualify for the program, under Michigan Rehabilitative Services guidelines, because they arc disabled physically, according to Shelton. Those stu­ dents have disabilities such as diabetes, heart conditions, or muscle diseases. Also Monday, the board set up a special account al a local bank for a flexible benefits plan for school employees. The account al­ lows employees to have money deducted from their paychecks for optional benefits that supplement employees' contracted bene­ fits. E. uloyees must pay for the additional benefits. The optional benefits program is benefi­ cial to employees, according to school super­ intendent Carl Schoessel. because it allows that payroll deductions for the benefits be made prior to payroll tax deductions. Op­ tional benefits under the program include child care, in which the insurance carrier pays the child care costs directly to the provider, some non-reimbursable medical expenses, and other insurance options. The new benefits option goes into effect Nov. I. The board also approved some changes in the language of the student discipline code. In the substance abuse section, additional , substances were banned from usage or pos­ session by students because students are ex­ perimenting with more varieties of sub­ stances in recent times, Schoessel said. Un­ der Acts of Disruption not allowed by stu­ dents. the board added the term "hazing," which would involve a group of students ha­ rassing one or more other students, such as newcomers or freshmen, or student clubs re­ quiring that new members undergo certain potentially dangerous rituals. Also, B-'B guns and look-alike weapons were added to the list of weapons banned from campus. Look-alike weapons are those such as "starter pistols,” which fire and make noise, but use blanks. Also approved Monday was the awarding of contracts totaling $32,185 for furnishings in Central, Northeastern. Southeastern, and Star School elementaries. The board also amended its 1996-97 budget to reflect ad­ justmenu in payroll and staffing. A total pf $19,864 was added to the expenditure^, bringing the total expenditures budgeted for 1996-97 to $19,707,666. □ Compensation Commission move fails by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An attempt to abolish the Barry County Compensation Commission, which sets the salaries and fringe benefits of non-judicial county elected officials, went down to defeat this week. The vote had nothing to do with the qual ity of work past compensation commissions have done. In fact, compensation commis­ sion members received praise. Three of the eight members of the County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of dissolving the compensation panel, which was created more than a decade ago by the County Board. Prior to the establishment of the Compensation Commission, the County Board determined its own salary and the pay of other officials. The County Board appoints citizens to the Compensation Commission and still has the power to reject the commission s recommen­ dations. Some County Board members have complained that in order to veto any of the commission's pay or fringe benefit recom­ mendations. the board has to decline to ac­ cept the entire Annmission report rather than reject specific Ime items if it disagrees. Commissioner Tim Burd suggested abol­ ishing the Compensation Commission be­ cause he thinks the County Board should take back the responsibility for setting the pay and not try to "hide" behind a committee of citizens. "We have an option to pass it (the respon­ sibility) on to a Compensation (Commission), but by law it is our respon­ sibility to deal with that Whether you want to take that responsibility or not it’s up to you...," Burd said. "I think it’s pretty lame to pass it on to somebody else...We’vc got the best retire­ ment in the county because we re elected of­ ficials and we say well, we couldn't do any­ thing about it without turning everything else down (in the Compensation Commis­ sion's recommendations).' he said. "If I give myself a raise, I want to be able to answer and say. 'yeah, I deserve a raise and this is what I want,' but 1 shouldn't be able to hide behind and say, 'well I didn't want to turn everybody else's raise down so I took it myself too,’" Burd said. "That's partially true," County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said. "We have input in that, direct input, and those of us who did show up at the Compensation Commission last time recommended to the Compensation Commission that we (commissioners) do not receive a raise... and they granted that.. Commissioners did not take an increase the first year (in 1995)." Bailey also said the Compensation Com­ mission will listen to suggestions of the County Board because of the board s ability to turn down the Commission's recommen­ dations. "You're not telling them (Compensation Commission members) exactly what to do. but you're giving them guidelines to operate by." Bailey added. "Why don't we just do it ourselves?" Burd asked. That's the $2,000 question." Bailey re­ sponded. "I don't have any problems with the job and competency of the past Compensation (Commission)." Burd said. "I think they've done an excellent job. They've done the re­ search and they -ery well qualified peo­ ple. That doesn't change the fact that it's our responsibility and not theirs. If 1 want to give myself a raise, I want to answer for it to the voters." Burd said he would prefer to have the Compensation Commission meet shortly before the August primary so county com­ missioners have "to answer" to the pay raise: "at the polls." County Board Vice Chairman Lew New­ man said he believes the Compensation Commission members can look at salary and fringes more objectively because they do not work closely with county elected officials like the County Board does. "We have many responsibilities; it doesn't mean we do the actual work," Commissioner Linda Watson said. In addition to Burd, commissioners Em­ met Herrington and Rod Goebel voted to abolish the Compensation group. "I feel that this is our responsibility," Herrington said. "We have a Finance Committee that watches the dollars. I think this is a top policy decision that we answer to the voters for. and 1 don't think we can hide behind another committee or anything or duck this responsibility. I think it's our job to face up and spend this money wisely or face the consequences. I agree with Tim. first time," he quipped. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he dis­ agreed. The more eyes you have look al this, the better to determine what salaries should be." Compensation Commissions have been more generous than the board in the past. Goebel said. Very few counties have Compensation Commissions and the ones that do are larger counties. Burd said. After it was determined to keep the Com­ pensation Commission, the board re-apr pointed Robert Picking and Patrick Vaughn to serve on the panel and appointed Ray Page and Russell Solmcs to fill two vacaiw cies. Picking was named chairman. Other commission members are Cornelius Ezinga. Steve Essling and Larry Raffler. > The Compensation Commission usually has three public meetings in a 45-day peno4 to research and discuss salaries and benefits for county officials, Bailey said. The com; mission will have to convene soon to set salaries and benefits for 1997-98. The last meetings of Compensation Commission were held in 1994 to set salaries and fringes for 1995-96. Besides county commissioners, the Com­ pensation Commission recommends salaries and benefits for the county clerk, register of deeds, treasurer, prosecuting attorney, sheriff and drain commissioner. Felpausch fund-raisers help United Way :: Jeff Van Aman, operations manager at Felpausch, presents United Way. Executive Director Bonnie Ballinger with a check for $256.52, the proceeds from a tailgate party and 'dress-down day." The fund-raisers were intended to help the Barry County United Way campaign, which has been under way tor the last two months, with a goal of $300,000. • * ZIMMERMAN, continued from page 1 the Hastings team was upgraded to post sta­ tus. Zimmerman retired as commander in 1993. He had been working as traffic and safety director for the Barry County Road Commission for a little over two years and was on official business Wednesday morn­ ing. said Road Commission Engineer-Man­ ager Jack Kineman. Kineman said Zimmerman was the first traffic and safely director for the county. In that position, he handled all sign requests and investigated accidents on county roads that could have resulted in lawsuits. "He took a lot of safety and permit con­ cerns off the other Road Commission em­ ployees." said Kineman. "He's almost irreplaceable." Kineman added. "Everyone at the Road Commission really liked him. He was a great guy." Sheriff Steve DeBoer said, "I think proba­ bly the best way to sum up Dick Zimmer­ man is what he accomplished. He took the state police team and made it a post. He was involved right from the beginning in estab­ lishing the centra] dispatch and 1 think that's a testament to Dick being a part of that pro­ cess." DeBoer said Zimmerman came from a long tradition of police officers with one brother serving as a Kentwood police officer and one brother-in-law being a retired state police lieutenant and another brother-in-law having retired as a Grand Rapids Police offi­ cer. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver said, "When 1 look over as chief. I relied heavily on (former Barry County Sheriff) Dave Wood and Dick Zimmerman. Those guys were my mentors and 1 took a lot of advice from them. 3 "[Zimmerman] was just an outstanding law enforcement officer and I took advantage of his experience when I was a fledgling ad­ ministrator. "I think he had a special place in the community and was made to feel at home. And he was very well respected." Former Undersheriff Jim Orr described Zimmerman as "very intelligent and he was very professional. You could tell by the way he carried himself and the way he talked." He said Zimmerman was "pretty proud" of an old Chevrolet that he had put a lot of work into and had been able to get running He said Zimmerman had also bought an old house and "was always doing something around there. We'd talk and laugh about it, especially when he had a hard time getting things square. "A lot of people that talked to me about him asked. Well, how do you get to knoy him' and he was a little hard to get to know, but we got along quite well." t Wood was serving as sheriff when Zim­ merman became post commander and de­ scribed Zimmerman as "a professional indi­ vidual in his work and his private life — hf had a very high integrity. . "He became a very trusted friend. Some­ times leaders of departments need those type of people they can talk to and they can trust He became a very trusted friend that I looked to." « Services for Zimmerman will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Wren Funeral Home with Father Robert Consani officiating. Visita­ tion will be held Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard A. Zimmerman Memorial Fund. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1996 — Page 3 Right to Life pleased with drop in number of abortions by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Life seemed to be the choice for a couple hundred West Michigan residents who gath­ ered last week at the First Baptist Church in Hastings for the Barry County Right to Life of Michigan fourth annual benefit dinner. The organization’s president, Joanna Had­ dix, said the organization has been getting a lot of support recently, with the number of abortions in Barry County decreasing, but "we still have a long way to go." TLere are many people in political offices who support the organization, she said, and attended the banquet, such as State Represen­ tative Terry Geiger. State Senate Joanne Emmons, Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and Right to Life of Michigan President Barbara Listing. The affiliates of BCRTL. she said, meet at Mills Landing restaurant and do many educa­ tional outreach projects. The group has a booth ai Summerfest, the Barry County Fair, and the Women’s Festi­ val each year. It puts out a bi-monthly newsletter and endorses Geiger and Emmons, even though she is not up for re-election at this time. Musician Paul Anthony Meek had cassette of his keyboard music available for guests to .take. Pastor Jeff Amett of the Pleasantview Family Church said a prayer before the meal in which he thanked the people in Barry county who stand for life and continue to help the organization stand for life. Teresa Pash provided piano music during dinner and singer Tammy Jo Richardson sang after the meal. "Love For Life" awards were presented to the Hastings Press, Inc., which prints mate­ rials for the organization, the New Life Bap­ tists Church and the Thomapple Valley Church, which also suppons the organiza­ tion. Director of the Alpha Women’s Center Sharon Schroyer was next to address the guests. She said that members of the center feel privileged to expand into the Hastings area. The idea to expand came a year ago and the official grand opening for the Hastings center was Jan. 22, 1996. The hope, she said, is that the Hastings center will continue to grow. Though it has hot been in the telephone book until just re­ cently. they have received many inquiries. They also are working with the high school in the area to help teach teens that there are other options to abortion. Schroyer said she takes thousands of tele­ phone calls and counsels women who are thinking of abortion. Edward Rivet, the keynote speaker for the evening is a Legislative liaison for RTLOM. He was bom in Bay City and received his bachelor's and master's degrees at Michigan State University. He has appeared on CNN and published many articles. Rivet complimented BCRTL for its hard work and support of the issue. As a lobbyist, he said, he gets newsletters from companies who discuss grass roots or­ ganizations whose people get involved in political issues by writing letters. He added that be has heard positive com­ ments about people involved in RTLOM from people in government affairs who said that they are motivated when they get out of bed in the morning. They also said that peo­ ple will model themselves after members of this organization and for this they should be proud of their dedication. Rivet said the theme he wanted to focus on was "Journey of Love to a Pro-Life America." The abortion rate. he said, is close to 50 percent. Hollywood and the media are mak­ ing it difficult for people to see the benefits of being pro-life and Clinton's veto for doing away with the partial abortion bill has not made the plight any easier. One good thing is that the repeat abortion rate is smaller and usually consists of people from past generations. Another is that the abortion rate among teenagers is down with only 52 percent of teens that were polled said they were against it. If this generation is more pro-life than the previous one. he said, the next one will be even more pro-life. The abortion war is not over, he said. Some pro-life people might wonder if they should continue this fight but should be­ cause it is a spiritual battle. "We need to restore respect of unborn chil­ dren." he said. He added that he believes the journey to pro-life will end in the promised land be­ cause God is just. "I have seen God leading us on the path," he said. "We are saving lives because of our actions." God is making himself present as people go on their journey, which began with the Roe vs. Wade bill and has lasted more than 20 years. "We are 23 yean into this fight and have 17 yean to go." he said. It is possible that by the time this genera­ tion of children becomes adults, they can all be taught to become pro-life. "We can do that." he said "If we continue to look for signs of God’s presence and ig­ nore discouragement, then no one will have to suffer the horror that is abortion." Rivet mentioned what was probably a SI0.000 ad that was in the Detroit Free Press for a television movie called "If These Walls Can Talk" that seems to view abor­ tion as a legitimate option. When Hollywood is paying for big ads for their movies, he said, they know they are in trouble because they are losing support to pro-life people. Another important thing to think of, he said, is love. There are many different kinds of love — Pamphlets encouraging people to choose life were available in the church lobby for guests to look at. 7 The Alpha Women’s Center of Barry County also had a display for guests to look Legislative Director for Right to Life of Michigan Edward Rivet was the keynote speaker for the evening. Senator Joanne Emmons gave the closing benediction. Some of these advertisements, he said, have a new 1-800 number that women can call to receive help. This is a direct connect campaign that received many calls the mo­ ment commercials were aired. "We are having a definite impact in this stale," he said. Another national first, be said, is a com­ mercial they have aired that deals with women who already had an abortion and re­ gret it. All of these advertisements will run until the end of October. Haddix said there is no abortion clinic in Barry County, yet there were 43 abortions here this past year. The good news, she said, is that this number is down from 69 the previous year and it consistently goes down each year. Bat Fischer approached the group on be­ half of the Barry Commnity Hospice. Fis­ cher has been a hospice volunteer for two years. Hospice, she said, began in the 1970s and before that was in existence but known only as a rest stop for travelers. Later it became a place for the sick. The first hospice as it is known today started in New Haven. Conn., and the first volunteers started helping in 1982. The philosophy of care, she said, is con­ centrated on the patient and family in a home type setting. The objective of hospice is to focus on palliative care or focus on alleviating pain by controlling symptoms, but not curing the disease. Barry Community Hospice has a 24-bour service and has a registered nurse as * direc­ tor. Licensed practical nurses assist by going to people’s homes to serve as home health care aids. The organization also has a bereavement coordinator who provides support for the family of the patient through visits, phone calls, cards, and lunches. The coordinator, she said, helps the family for up to 13 months after the death of the patient. Hospice also has workshops on career de­ velopment or assistance with finances for survivors of the deceased. A social worker helps people understand their insurance forms, medicare policies, and provides extra help for the patient's family. Hospice volunteers, she said, have exten­ sive training so they are able to provide SUSPENSION.. .continued from page 1 alerted drivers that the lights were on. Lee Tracy said the transportation depart­ ment "picks and chooses who they put in the daily log." Beverly Tracy said, "the daily log is inaccurate and seems to be bused on man­ agement's feelings about individual employ­ officials of the school where Tracy parked had directed her to park in that location. The Tracys produced a letter from the school con­ firming that the officials had told her to park in that location. In addition, they said, an­ other bus driver accompanying Tracy to the ees." "Things are done differently for different drivers," Lee Tracy said. The Tracys showed board members copies of accident reports involving buses and other vehicles that had not been entered into the daily log. Lee Tracy said, on March 23. 1995. a school bus carrying 66 students was involved in an accident. Tracy said a maxi­ mum of 65 passengers are allowed on school buses, and if a bus dnver violates that re­ quirement. it is a civil infraction. "I see nothing in the (transportation su­ pervisor’s daily log) that says (the bus driver involved in the accident) violated the law by overloading." Tracy said. The Tracys also cited several other in­ stances where incidents occurred involving bus drivers and/or parents which had not been entered into the log. In one instance, he said, a driver "grabbed a child." In another instance, he said, a parent in a van was fol­ lowing a school bus around, but that was not entered into the log. The Tracys contended Beverly is being singled out for "harassment." He said a nota­ tion in the daily log that "the Tracys were angry" was made, when in another instance another driver became angry at the supervisor and threw something at her. but that incident was not recorded in the log. (The Tracys said they were angry because they had been required to drive in heavy fog.) Another log entry indicated that Tracy had "broken the garage door." Lee Tracy said, when in reality new springs had been placed on the door, "so it went up too fast." Also, he said, when a mechanic damaged the door while putting a bus up on a hoist, an entry was not made in the log taking note of the athletic event parked in the same location as Tracy, but was not written up. The Tracys also complained about a sign put up on the bulletin board at the bus garage that gave dictionary definitions of the words "responsibility and accountability" and said at the bottom "If the shoe fits, wear it." The Tracys said they did not know who put the sign up. but said the bulletin board is usually used for official business by the transportation supervisor and the supervisor allowed the sign to remain on the bulletin board for several days. School attorney Kevin Harty used the sign to argue the administration's side of the case, saying the person who put up the sign "should be congratulated." Harty said the discussion at the hearing in­ dicated that there was "no sense of account­ ability or responsibility" on the part of Bev­ erly Tracy. Rather, he said, the grievants were saying "it's everyone else's fault." "Drivers have to take responsibility," he said. "A mistake in transportation is a mis­ take with more consequences than anybody else in the school system." The incident. Harty said, "was a serious incident that needed senous discipline." He said he "disagrees with any intent by the administration to surreptitiously add things to the log," and disputed what he termed "an attempt to portray the administra­ tion as being dishonest" and "acting like the Nixon White House.” (The Tracys. in beginning their argument, contended that they had made a request to look at Beverly's personnel file, but had only received a small file with a few things in it. However. Lee Tracy said, after Beverly made a formal request for her personnel file under the Freedom of Information Act. she received a much thicker file with additional informa­ tion enclosed. The school attorney explained this by saying that according to the law. cen­ tra) files of employees are allowed to be kept incident. Lee Tracy also said his wife was "written up" for purportedly parking in a no-parking zone while she was transporting students to an athletic event. However, the Tracys said. Many volunteers gave their time and energy to help make the banquet run smoothly. respite care to patients. Respite care consists of staying with the patients for a while and attending to their needs to give caretakers a chance to get out and relax for a while. Volunteers also pro­ giddy, romantic love, brotherly love, but love is much more than emotion. "Love is God." he said. "Love means we must do something." Assisted suicide, he said, is where we should do something. Love helps people find meaning and Dr. Jack Kevorkian never mentions love as a reason to assist people with suicides, he said. "Killing and love can not occupy the same emotion," he said. It is frightening that 60 to 70 percent of people support assisted suicide, he said, and tending to the sick and dying is onr way to change this. Providing help for the primary care giver as well as the sick person, he said, can help. "No one needs to suffer painful death," he said. "Medical supports and love should keep people from seeking assisted suicide." The circle of life, he said, is really what we should see in people. in a separate location from files of individual managers.) Tracy was written up for the no-parking zone incident, the attorney said, because the transportation manager only received a com­ plaint about Tracy and not about the other driver. Also, the attorney said, the incident, which occurred this fall, did not have any­ thing to do with the decision to suspend Tracy last May. "We must do for people at the end of their lives what they did for us when they raised us," he said. Rivet said that people who are cared for do not lose their dignity if it is not taken away from them. Randy Royston showed guests several ad­ vertisements RTLOM made. Every time an abortion takes place in Michigan, be said, the clinics must report it to the state. Michigan abortion rates have hit an all time low, dropping 6 percent, making it the number one state in the decline of number of abortions. vide transportation for people when needed to take people shopping or get prescriptions for the patients. Fischer said her contribution to hospice consists of office work. She takes phone calls at the office, makes copies, and mails monthly mailings. "People think of hospice as dying and death, I like to think about hospice as living and life," she said. Senator Joanne Emmons gave the closing benediction and said that she gained strength from pro-life people. The attorney also disagreed with con­ tention by the Tracys that the March 14 log entry was not vslid. "It's very clear she (transportation supervisor Sharon Duits) did tell Mrs. Tracy to stop and put on her reds." The attorney said the bus accidents were not put on the log because the accident re­ See SUSPENSION, cont. p-5 Fair Lake sewer in the works for spring construction by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Another sewer project in Barry County is a step closer to construction. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday agreed to issue county-backed bonds in the spring for a $1.21 million sewer sys­ tem that will serve about 100 homes on the east and west sides of Fair Lake, located in the Southwest part of the county. The bonds will be repaid from Fair Lake property owners' payments to Barry Town­ ship. which requested the sewer system. A special assessment hearing for property owners will take place Nov. 12. The sewer project will be an extension of the Southwest Barry County Sewage Dis­ posal System that already serves about 1300 customers in Delton and around Wall. Fine and Pine lakes. Attorney James White, the county's bond counsel from the Grand Rapids law firm of Mika. Meyers. Beckett & Jones, said the project is expected to be finished next fall. "The goal is to have this project designed, bid out for construction in late winter and have a spring start." While said. Fair Lake's collection system will be con­ nected to the existing interceptor sewer lo­ cated south of Fair Lake on Osbourne Road. The wastewater will be transported along that route to the existing wastewater treat­ ment facility which serves the existing Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System. "The plant has a capacity of about 2.200 (users) and could be expanded to accommo- date more than that. The original system was built with a view that there would be other extensions as time goes on," he said. Engineers for the project are Progressive Architects & Engineers of Grand Rapids, and the financial consultant is Bendzinski & Company of Detroit. In other business, the board: • Granted a pay increase from $34,404 to $36,599 for County Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough to reflect the increased re­ sponsibilities she has assumed for managing the abstract and mapping departments. • Tabled, by a 5-3 vote, a request for an enhanced retirement fringe benefit for Thor­ napple Manor Administrator Lynn Sommer­ feld. The proposal would take him from a B2 plan to a B-3 plan with a 1/2 percent em­ ployee contribution in the Municipal Em­ ployees' Retirement System. The B-2 plan provides for a retirement package of two per­ cent of his final average compensation, mul­ tiplied by years and months of credited ser­ vice. The B-3 would give him 2.25 percent of his final average compensation multiplied by years and months of credited service, but it cannot exceed 80 percent of his final aver­ age compensation. Commissioners Emmet Herrington, Robert Wenger and Lew Newman voted against tabling the matter. The majority voted to table the issue in order to have a committee study retirement benefits and standardize them for department heads. Chairman Jim Bailey asked Herring­ ton, Wenger. Newman and commissioner Tim Burd to serve on the study committee. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24. 1996 It’s important to vote Nov. 5 Bus driver in question speaks out Dear editor: 1 would like to respond to T.W. VanHouton’s and Ms. Baxter's letters to the editor in the Oct. 10 issue of the Banner I believe 1 am the center of their topic in their letters and must point out some facts. I am very proud that Jack and Beverly Smith arc my sister and brother-in-law and 1 did not have any poor knowledge that my sister-in-law bad written a letter to the editor. She has first hand knowledge of what 1 have been going through and is very concerned. She told me after I read the letter in the Ban­ ner that she is a taxpaying member of our community and that she has a right to speak out She feels that jum because she is related, it should not prevent her from expressing her point of view. Both writers. T.W. VanHouton and Ms. Baxter, state that employees should not expect a pat on the back. Well, they can rest assured that in the 18 years 1 have driven a school bus for Hastings Schools. I have never individual­ ly received one from my superior. 1 have received thanks you’s from coaches, parents, teachers and children, but none from supervision. I’m sorry, but I have to disagree Everybody deserves recognition for doing their job well from time to time, let alone for over and above what is required. I have driven in the most extreme weather conditions imaginable — heavy rain, under tornado watches, fog. freezing rain. ice. snow and blizzard conditions. I'm sorry, when I was hired in it was not explained to me. en­ tirely. that 1 would be put out on the road with a bus load of children in the most terrible weather conditions. Nor is it thoroughly ex­ plained to be prepared for children on the bus that need to be cleaned up after throwing up. Vote “no” on partisan bingo proposal Dear editor: On Nov. 5. voters will determine whether many organizations will continue to fund and support their vanous agendas by sponsoring bingo games (Proposal A). Some time ago. a very partisan political decision was made in Lansing to prevent any political entity from raising money from a bingo program for political purposes. This would include any organization that used bingo proceeds for political lobbying of any kind. Subsequently, a petition drive was held and enough signatures obtained to put the issue on the November balkx. In the Barry County area, the Democratic Party has donated thousands of dollars to various area charities and organizations. In recent years they have purchased and refur­ bished the old Odd Fellows Hall, purchased and paved the hall parking lot. They have turned what was beginning to be an eyesore into a real asset foi Hastings Bingo should not be a politically partisan issue. Bingo provides a bit of recreation and pleasure for a great many people. While political parties may indeed provide a modest bit of help for political candidates from either party, this is help that often would not be for­ thcoming from individuals. While Proposal A on the November ballot would eliminate bingo for many, particularly in rural areas. Proposal E would permit up to three gambling casinos in larger cities that qualify. 1 would very strongly urge a "no” voce on Proposal A, Nov. 5 Carl Mcllvain Hastings Residents should get involved in Carlton To the editor: A few months back. Baltimore Township residents expressed their dissatisfaction with the way their township is being run. Mmy of us in Carlton Township can iden­ tify with their frustrations. The way that the township is being run leaves a lot to be desired. It appears to me, those who are truly qualified for the local government positions are too busy to serve and some of those not qualified love to exercise the power their posi­ tion grants them. I believe that the Charlton Township super visor makes the decisions and the board agrees with whatever he wants. That seems to be the case with a lot of things in this township. The board seems to be a rubber sump for the whatever the supervisor j-aecnes. Two residents volunteered to be on the Land Use Committee, but they were refused. Why? Because the supervisor told my hus­ band. in the presence of one of the volunteers, that "They can’t think.” These two people have been attending the meetings and trying to learn about the in­ tricacies of township government. They could serve as well as some of the persons elected who have not attended township meetings for a long time. Like so many other incidents, we have found that guidelines that should be written up and on file in the township office are being made up as they go along, to fit the board's purposes The supervisor doesn’t seem to want certain questions asked in the meeting* because then it will be in the minutes. Several times my husband has asked ques­ tions during public comment. He has been told to "shut up and sit down. ” has been total­ ly ignored (the question not answered) or he was told the would receive answers at the next meeting. These were questions that should have been immediate answers or at least be on file in the office and could be retrieved easily. We are told to get involved in our local HastingsBaNNER Demoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubkshed by Hastings Banner, inc. A Ov*on of J-Ad Graphcs Me 1962N Broadway Hastings. Ml 4905A-06C2 (616) 945-0554 John Jacoba PrasKJent Joyce Ryan Traeeurar Frederic Jacoba Vce Pra^dart Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edtor) Elaine Gdbert (Aaaetam E<Mor) Barbara Gal Jason Carr Ondy Srrtth MaryWarrw Jamas Jensen Mandy Habei Kathryn Seeiye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ClasaAad ads accepted Monday through FrUaySam io 5J0p.m . Saturday BX am - Noon Scott Ommen OdyONM Jerry Johnson Dan Buergc Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year n adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 government and when we ask questions, this is the kind of treatment we receive. To give the answers the following month gives the board or supervisor time to make up answers. Now who can’t think? I urge residents of Carlton Township to at­ tend the meetings and see their local govern­ ment in action. If the same members of the board and the supervisor are re-elected, we have nobody to blame but ourselves. Deanna Taylor Hastings bloody noses, runny noses, young children in car seats, special needs chidren or being struck by a high school student to name a few examples. In my 18 years of employment as a bus driver I have acquired great skills in doing all the above. I am a caring, dependable, and honest school bus driver. 1 have climbed up the ladder of employment for 18 years, and I lack three hours of work per-week to qualify for health insurance. 1 have applied to work in the cafeteria and lunch room between my bus runs, but to no avail. I did work for a short time in the lunch room of the middle school for $4 89 per hour, but the school felt it would interfere with my bus away trips. J disagreed, but was told I could not do both, even if I could work it out. Beverly Tracy Hastings Say ‘no’ to big government Nov. 5 To the editor: Folks, you cannot separate the character of the President from what he says or does. Il’s very troublesome that a majority of Americans admit that they think Clinton is a liar, but they think he "cares about them" more than Bob Dole. I don’t want my President to feel my pain. I want him to be truthful! How can we believe one thing this man promises when he enlists in half-truths, demogogucry and outright lies? We complain about the lack of morality and social decline in our country and yet we are on the brink of re-electing a man who epitomizes these very problems! The President is not supposed to be our "Daddy" or our "best buddy.” he is (or was at one time) to be our commander in chief of the military and moral leader for the country to look up to I’m appalled at how many people think the government can take better care of them (and their money) than they can themselves! What has happened to individual responsibility? It is beginning to frighten me how many people don’t want to have control over their lives and are willing to let the government do it for them. The only bridge to the 21st century that Clinton/Gore are offering is a toll bridge and if we don’t say “no" to big government now. I fed sorry for the next generation, my children and yours. Maureen Dudley Dowling Dear editor: Nov. 5 is election day. On that day. it will be determined who will fill many local, state and national offices. 1 hope that all qualified voters will vote. That is the only way a democracy will work. Although I urge everyone to vote. I hope that most Barry County voters will choose to vote for the Democratic Party candidates. It is when the Democrats are in control that new and progressive ideas are tried that help the majority of people, rather than just corpora­ tions and the wealthy. This has been true down through the history of our country. The conservatives’ were op­ posed to new ideas, starting even before the revolution when they were getting rich by cooperating with the English Crown while the middle class wanted freedom from England. A big share of the conservatives finally left our country and went to Canada. Social Security and Medicare are other ex­ amples of needed government programs op­ posed by the Republican conservatives. Bob Dole says he is trying to save Medicare. That is a bit hard to believe since he voted against its formation in the first place, saying that it wouldn’t work. He refused President Clin­ ton’s request to set up a bi partisan commit-; sion to solve the Medicare problems. Ooe$ short hearing was held on Medicare. But 60y hearings were held on Whitewater and over* 20 million tax-payers* dollars were spent try ! mg to implicate the Clintons. , 1 don't want to sound as if all government.’ programs and new ideas are good and don’t have flaws. They often need revision. They’ should be reformed, not abolished. Liberals and conservatives should work together, put­ ting the ideas of both to work in the formaGon of a new program or the reforming of an old one. And voters should study the issues, not the sound bytes, in deciding how to vote. I hope for a good turnout on election day. It has come to the point in America that a 50 percent turnout is considered good. In some other democracies, it is a 75 percent or 80 percent turnout. Let’s make it 100 percent an Nov. 5. James Pino Nashville, Banner reporters award well deserved To the editor: I would like to commend Mary Warner with regards to her award. It makes me proud to know we have writers who are so well qualified. I must say it was a pleasure working with Mary on the article of suicide. She always was willing to take time needed and was definitely, in my opinion, very sensitive to the issue at hand. I personally hope the article was of great help to those who, as myself, have been there and to open just a hope of insight to those who might be and are going through the anguish. When I read Mary’s followup article, 1 was amazed at the resources available to the public that I definitely wasn't aware of and many times I would have reached out for such help if I had been aware. If you could please run those resouces periodically, 1 know 1 would certainly attempt to direct someone in one of those directions. "Recovery Insite,” a support group far* survivors of suicide. began in May and meets' on the third Tuesday of each month. We do1 invite survivors to attend. If they have not done so in the past. I might add, in regards to Recovery Inshe, our group has just been referred and added to the directories of the American Suicide Foundation, with both state and national level. We appreciate the concern in Barry County. I am proud to have such support that my com­ munity gives and the love and concern this community has shown for my son and the others who meant just as much to Barry Coun­ ty as he did. 1 also appreciate the persons who donated a tree in Jason’s memory at Thomapple Valley Church. I will definitely watch it grow for years to come in rememberance of my son. Mary Jo Poll Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. RbOrh T34. Grand Rapids. M>ch ’49503, pfong (6TBT#5^2531. Rick ’ Tormela. regional representative. : ’ U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappte, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401'unda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving. Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) I J , The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there am a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 8. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1996 — Page 5 Communication from... CONGRESSMAN LETTERS from our readers: NICK SMITH Congress drives down the deficit Pictured are Matt Thompson and Stacy Sanders, Pennock Hospital, presenting a check totaling $3,500 to the co-chalrs of Barry County United Way Deb Winkler and Jim Coleman. Pennock Hospital campaigns for Barry County United Way Pennock Hospital kicked off a hospital-wide campaign for Barry County United Way Sept. 20-24. Throughout the week. Pennock employees “shared the magic" by making a personal donaben to support 38 programs funded by Barry County United Way. Pennock Hospital employee participation increased 300 percent over last year's figures and they more than tripled their total dona­ tion. A check totaling $3,500 was presented to Stacy Sanders and Maa Thompson. Pennock Hospital co-chairs, to the co-chairs of Barry County United Way campaign. Jim Coleman and Deb Winkler. SUSPENSION.,.continued from page 3 pom were never given to the school district (the Tracys contended that bus driven are re­ quired to report such incidents to the school). School board members, even though they voted 6-1 to uphold the suspension, ex­ pressed concerns about the Tracys' allega­ tions of unfair treatment and harassment. Treasurer Michael Hubert said the issue of alleged harassment brought up by the Tracys was "serious" and should be "addressed sepa­ rately" with the collective bargaining agree­ ment between the bus drivers and the admin­ istration. Vice President Colin Cruttenden said "I can't say 1 am happy with either side" and said he hoped the "way the administration treats their documentation will change." "I believe everyone makes mistakes." he said. "If we don't learn from our mistakes and change the rules and policies, we're go­ ing to fall behind." LEGAL NOTICES Trustee Kimberly Alderson said **! believe the punishment does fit the crime” and said the adminis’ration was dealing with ”a spe­ cific incident" for which Tracy was disci­ plined. Secretary Donald Myers said. There docs seem to be things that are not being treated the same." Myers said he thought "an acci­ dent with a bus is just as dangerous as not putting your yellow lights on." Terry McKinney, the only board member voting against the motion to support the suspension, said there was a "communica­ tion breakdown" and "things should have been handled at the very beginning " Board President Patricia Endsley said the administration had "med very hard" poor to the suspension to "make sure this wasn't just one incident" and said "too many things have been brought into this that don't pertain to it that makes it difficult io look at what we need to look at." About 20 people attended the special meet­ ing. including the parent who videotaped Tracy. That parent said Tracy should "accept the discipline, own up to it, and go on." But a former bus driver in attendance said "every bus driver has at one lime or another forgotten to use their lights." Beverly Tracy has contended that she has been with the district for 18 years and in that time has received no Domis on her driver's license and "maintains a high work ethic" in regards to being on time and not being ab­ The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently projected that the budget deficit for the fiscal year ended on September 30 will plummet to $109 billion. The $109 billion figure is $55 billion less than last year's deficit, and fully $102 billion less than the deficit projected in the President's proposed budget for 1996. This precipitous drop in the deficit is a tribute to the work this Congress has done to eliminate unnecessary govern­ ment programs and cut wasteful government spending. As a member of the Budget Committee and chairman of one of the working groups that draft the budget resolution. I've worked hard along with many of my colleagues to make sure the deficit falls and keeps falling. Because of our efforts in this Congress, CBO now projects that deficits between now and 2002 will be $320 billion lower than those projected in the administration's budget pro­ posal. Furthermore, if we keep up the pressure on bloated government, we will be able to reach a balanced budget by 2002 — a goal that this Congress set in order to stop passing debt on to future generations. We're achieving our budget goals by hang­ ing tough in the face of intense opposition from special interests and others who have a stake in big government. When the new 104th Congress came in. the first thing we did was pass a rescission bill cutting $16 billion out of the 1995 fiscal year spending. Then, Con­ gress actually reduced discretionay spending for the first time since 1969 in the fiscal year 1996 budget, cutting $13 billion from 1995 levels. In total. Congress spent $60 billion less in 1996 than the administration requested. Additional savings have come from lower in­ terest rates. By reducing government borrowing and Washington’s demand for money, we've reduced interest rates and freed up money for loans to private business for expan­ sion and new jobs. The government also benefits from the lower rates (1.2 percent lower since the 1994 election) which reduce interest coats on the public debt. It is vital that the next Congress continue the work we've begun. We've given them a good start by passing a variety of bills — including welfare reform, health insurance reform, the farm bill, and immigration reform — that will reduce the coat of government programs in the future. Nevertheless, all of this progress can be lost if Congress returns to the pork barrel, tax-and-spend policies of the past. In my opinion, the next Congress should work to negotiate a real plan to balance the budget by 2002. Then, we should pass a con­ stitutional amendment that will limit govern­ ment spending and ensure that the budget will stay balanced, in addition. Congress should act to reform our entitlement programs so they can enter the 21st century on a sound financial footing. None of this will be easy. But if we can get this done, we'll be able to restore our country's finances, improve our economy, create jobs, and maintain our sent. The bus driver speaking at the hearing said "I would think that much devotion to their job would mean something." Aporoved sowar contract OMtenslon for Folr •OTO. ' Vouchor* approve"f In amount of SS5.512.4O. Juno Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (10/24) Dental Hygienist Wanted for friendly patient-oriented practice. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Ad #490, c/o J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 < File No. 96-2197O-5E '• Estate of Diana Cullen Brandl i. Social Security No 364-56-7677 < TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS ■ Your interest in the estate may bo barred or of» --- .-J uy me - ■--toctou The decedent, whose lost known address wo* 7613 Oak Drive. Delton Michigan 49046 died August 30. 1996 Creditor* ot the deceased are notified that all daims against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the independent personal representative James C. Fogle. 14610 M-66 Oedovuo. Michigan. 49021 or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49056, within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons Robert I. Humborgor (P23099) 2B45 Capitol Avenue SW. Suite 115 Battle Creek. Ml 49015 (616)979-3990 (10/24) NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications to the Family Inde­ pendence Agency Board until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 1996. Applications can be obtained at the: County Administrator's Office 3rd floor, Courthouse Hastings. Ml 1 am writing this article because 1 want the readers out there to know the truth about this issue. This fall. Michigan voters will be asked to choose between sound, scientific wildlife management and management by emotion and propaganda The choice is between Proposal "G." which would give the authority for wildlife to the professional biologists who have given us an abundance of wildlife that is thriving like never before. All one has to do is look at our deer, goose, salmon, bear, raccoon, pheasant and other wildlife population throughout Donna Long invite you to celebrate Donna's 50th Birthday with a surprise open house on Sunday. October 27 al the home of An & Dorothy Brewer. Cottage 92. Leach Lake. Hastings between 2 &. 5 pm. Donna has been a life long, caring resident of Hastings and currently owns The Hair Care Center on Jefferson St. She was very instrumental in putting together a very successful all grade school reunion for by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings Charter Township Board of­ ficially adopted its 1997 budget at its board meeting Oct. 14. The budget projects expenditures of $206,585 and revenues of $206,911. The budget was presented at an earlier hearing, but received no comments from those attend­ ing Again at the meeting last week Monday, the budget passed with no public comment. The new budget reflects salary increases for township officials and employees of ap­ proximately 5 percent. Total costs projected for salaries and benefits are $88,885, or ap­ proximately 43 percent of the 1997 budget. A large portion of the township revenue is derived from slate revenue sharing, which is projected to be $155,000. Another $32,466 is expected to be received from property taxes, for a combined total of $187,466 in revenue from taxes and revenue sharing. Also at the meeting, the board approved the payment of $30,000 for construction of a hew bridge on McKeown Road across the Thornapple River. The payment is the township's portion of funds that had to be contributed locally to match money being given by the state for the project. involved in and cares about the community and down­ great window display s for all of us to enjoy in her shop windows. We want to show Donna we care so please join us in wishing her a very happy 50th birthday. The bridge now is under construction and is expected to be completed by next spring. The board also approved spending $22,260 for engineering work for the water and sewer extensions from the city of Hastings to the new Hastings elementary school being built on Star School Road. Township supervsor Richard Thomas said the money will eventu­ ally be reimbursed to the township by the Hastings school district. An annual resolution to collect a 1 percent administrative fee from property owners for processing their property tax bills was passed by the board. And the board set Oct. 23 as the date for a joint meeting with the Castleton Township Board to discuss the adoption of an assessor’s plat in Castleton Township. The plat will set definite borderlines between the two townships so lot numbers can be assigned to property and the numbers can be used by the assessor to identify individual properties. Thomas said property on the southwest edge of Thornapplc Lake lies along the bor­ der of the two townships. Castleton Town­ ship has been resurveying the area, writing new property descriptions, and creating the assessor’s plat. Thomas said, but requires Hastings Township's formal approval of the plat's boundaries This is the last week! SSS We Buy Used Homes SSS AU Sizes • All Makes or... Trade Yours In On A Brand New Manufactured Home IVc Pay Top SSS Tor Your Home! West Michigan Housing, Inc. 1-800-387-0035 We will be closing October 27 Starting Wednesday we will be offering Dutch Discounts on all remaining Cakes, Treatzza Pizza* and 6 item bags of Novelty Treats. , Buy them and put them in your freezer for later. Convenient Hastings Location Large, well-appointed, professional office space; 1,000 sq. ft. with newly paved parking lot. 3 offices with recep­ tion area. HOURS: 11 am - 8 pm Mon.-Sat. 1 pm - 8 pm Sunday 1120 W. Green St., Hastings 945-4174 WrTnwfcuRWi' 616-945-9545, ext. 11 HOPE TOWNSHIP WRITE-IN VOTE First and second shifts, varied hours available, if not already certified: JOHN M. HOSLER NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS SUPERVISOR Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employ­ ment opportunities tor individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.68 per hour. Classes start November 12 and end November 26. The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00AM until 4 30PM and the Iasi 4 days of dass will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM If you are interested in taking this dass. pease come to Thornapple Manor between 8:00AM and 4.30PM, Monday through Fnday to fill out an application, before November 8. 1996 Applicants chosen to take the dass do not pay tor the dass No phone calls. please Welcome Comers and Rogers Schools She has been town development She loves photography and creating Michigan. Proposal “D." which is backed by out-of-state animal rights organizations that are bent on ending all recreational hunting, trapping and fishing in Michigan. The choice is a simple vote “no” on Pro­ posal “D” and the radical animal rights agen­ da. and vote “yes" on Proposal “G" and sound scientific wildlife management for the benefit of all Michigan citizens. Could you please help by letting voters know what voting the wrong way on Nov. 5 could do to Michigan wildlife? George Cullers. President Michigan Trappers Assoc. Hastings Hastings Township adopts ‘97 budget CENA’S OPEN HOUSE prime first target for these extremists. Proposal G. will guarantee the use of sound scientific principles in managing our resources, and allows public input into these decisions, something D does not. If you believe we don’t need out-of state ex­ tremists dictating policies, if you believe in sound wildlife management, if you believe in the continuation of the outstanding job our DNR does, and if you believe we should use and enjoy the resources God gave us. vote no on D. and yes on G. Stephen G. Hyde Delton Vote no on ‘D,’ yes on Proposal “G” Dear editor: FOR RENT The family of... Filo No. 96-21969-If Estate of Gladys I. Patterson Social Security No. 365-0M42B. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the est-te moy be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent, whoso last known address was 17711 Volley Drive. Wayland. Michigan 49346 died 9/4/96. An instrument doted 9 '9Z91 has been ad­ mitted os the will of the deceased Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that oil claims against rhe estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Corole Schievink. 2447 Patterson. Shelbyville Michigan 49344 or to both rhe in­ dependent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of rhe dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the per­ son* entitled to it. David H Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broodway Hostings Ml 49058 (616)945-9585 (10/24) Let’s stop out of state extremists To the editor: First. I am not a bear hunter. 1 do hunt small game, deer, fish, and I cat meat and have pets in my home Anyone interested tn any of these activities should be concerned and vote “no" on Pro­ posal D. This proposal is sponsored by C.U.B., which is being financially backed by the (outof-state) “Fund for Animals" which is against animal use for any human benefit D would strip wildlife managers of their authority to scientifically manage our resources. Bear hunters, being a small group, make a ^ornapple M £Manor BARBARA J. CICHY CLERK 1. Reinstate the Annual Meeting. 2. Enforcement of Codes and Ordinances 3. We Wholeheartedly Support the Right to Farm. 4 We will have Care and Concern for the Future Growth of this Community. 5. GIVE BACK to the Residents Equal and Fair Representation. 6 Crime Protection for the Residents of Hope Township Paid for by the Committee to Elect Hosier & Cichy. 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. 5118 Walldorf Delton �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 21. 1996 Chamber’s dinner speaker has many fond memories of Hastings Drinking cherry cokes at the former Reed's Drug Store, watching a 3-D movie and celebrating the end of World War 11 arc some of the fond memories Victor (Hugo) Walton has of growing up in Hastings. Walton, who now lives in Ansonia. Conn., will be the guest speaker at the Nov 9 annual dinner meeting of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited to attend. Walton s talk will focus on the nature and dynamics of change as Hastings approaches the year 2000. "The fond memories of my childhood stem, in part, from a solid and proud sense of community most people shared at that time (1930s to the mid-50s). Walton said "Hastings was a community of friendly, honest, decent, hard working people who pulled together, helped each other out. shared what they had. gave more than they took and built an extraordinary hometown said. "1 sincerely hope that the stewards of Hastings will have the vision and good common horse sense to give ground gradu­ ally to progress ' I hope they will stub­ bornly defend a local culture that promotes a sense of 'hometown community’ for PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N P.oadway. Haatingi. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, felbowstap Sunday 10 a m and 6 p.m; Wcxtaeaday 7 p.m Abo Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. io 6 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastmgs. Ml 49051. Sunday Ser­ vices Btbie classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p m. Wfdnexlay Bible Study 7 p m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2931 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Corresponderce Course. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE C HURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church!. 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services - 9:45 a m . Bible Classes for all ages; 10 40 a m Morning Worship >Buih mertiM wMh Yoath with a Message " 945-0234 ; 6 30 p m Bible study for all WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3115 N Braudway. Hastings. Ml 4905* Pastor Cart UKftfield Phone 367-4061 « Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday 9 00 am. Res Ken Vaught. 1100 a m . Res Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Adult classes. Gaining Persiwui Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Callmg God's Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse. Children -nd Friends Join us for the class tha. fits your needs 4-H. M.mday* 6 hMOO p m BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00p.m at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence > and Wednes­ day . 5:15 p m at the Hidden Valley Community Center. Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8:00 a m., freewill offering. Y.mi are ms tied and welcome PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 751 3021 church phone. (6161 945-9200 banc phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 1100 ar, Sunday Evening Prayer Time o 00 p rn Wedncsdas Bible Study 7 00 p m . Wednesday AWANA 6:30-1:00 p m (3 yr. old through 6th grade! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 Nonh Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour; 11 DO a m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even; ■ng Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and Children said. A 1954 Hastings High School graduate and former teacher. Walton is an independent leadership trainer and consultant and has conducted sessions throughout the United WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4117 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Hermg Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m.; Chinch Service 10:30 Wednesday 6 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 105 S Jefferwn Father Chartes Fischer. Pmtor Saturday Mam 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11XX) a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4.-004:30 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . I mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 1040 a. m . Wot ship 11XX) a.m ; Evening Service at 6:00p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 XX) o.tn. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309. E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 941-1004. Kevin Starkey. Senior Pastor James R Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages. 11D0 a m Morning Wonlup Service. Jr. Church up in 4th Grade; 6D0. Evening Service. Wednesday 6.30 Aw ana Clubs; 7D0 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall ; 7 :00 p m . A^a Prpcr meeutf£,TM*rT> m .'wBMI'Vlw lir HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 941-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday B.Nc Study 7 p.m If interested u> a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH, 2750 Wall Ukc Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share lime 9.30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6-30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E Rond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday*. 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948 9327 or Rev Dc«;n David Hustwick at 941-2101. St Andrew's is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canwlo Cvnrvt NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rove Cattata Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 152-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. leader­ ship training The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hasting, and Laks Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLcXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■ Prsscriptivn^- - 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings, Michigan Kids dominated the audience and cowboy heroes like Roy Rogers and Hopalong Cas­ sidy were in vogue. "I think it must have been around 1949 when a special event came to the Strand Theater. We marked our calendars, got there early, waited in line (that usually stretched out and dawn the alley between the theater and the Hastings Hotel) and then were herded in there like sheep to watch a 3-D (dimension) movie." he said. "At the door, we were given special 3-D glasses wilh paper frames and when you looked at the screen, although there were a lot of added blue and red lines in the picture, you did get a true three dimensional effect. It was 'real GEORGE...meaning great!" families in the greater Hastings area. "Hastings is a wonderful home town to be from. 1 hope that 50 years from now you and your children will think so too." Walton at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH M 79 Weat Pauor Suxan Trowbndft <6161945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. WorUnp II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4 pm P O Boa 63. Haatinp. Ml 49053 Stales and Canada. While a young boy in Hastings, he re­ members that if his mother gave him 60 cents to get a haircut, he had enough change leftover to buy a cherry coke at the former Reed's Drug Store in downtown Hastings. Reed's is a place that is remembered as a classic American drug store, complete with soda fountain and a glass case of warm nuts. "Attending matinees at the Strand (forerunner of the current Cinema 4) was a remarkable adventure." Walton said. in which to live and raise children. I'm grateful to them all. Surely lots of people in Hastings continue to be like that; they still have a strong sense of 'hometown community' and still want very much to keep Hastings off the endangered list." he HOPE UNTIED METHODIST CHUIICH. M 3? wuOi u M 79 Lawrence Hubky. pa*ior, phone 045-3397. Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning; 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning wor*hip. 6.00 p.m Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nuncry for all aervicei. Prayer meeting. 7 V) p.m. Wednesday S.S CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131*1 Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49031 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW of Gun Lake) Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m.; Saturday Mass during the summer 6.00 p.m.; Communion Services Wednesday, friday at 9:00 a.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Dehon) after 6 p.m. weekday* or all day weekends iunday Morning Mass IODO a m. — 1928 Book of Common Player GRACE LLTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Oct 27 -1:45 and 10:45 a m. Ho­ ly Communion. Congregation Potluck foilowng; 6 XX) Youth Group. 6D0 DK-6th Thursday. Oct. 24 - 1:00 Ruth Circle. 6:30 Children's Choir; 7:30 Adult Choir. 1D0 AA. Saturday . Oct 26 - IODO Catech 2; 1:30 Inquirers; 1D0 NA Tueadav. Oct 29 3DO-5DO Piano Study. 7:00 SS Staff Wednesday. Oct 30 - IODO Wordwatcher*. 100-7:00 Red Croat Blood Drive; 3:00-5:30 Piano Study, 7.00 Adventurers. Boll wood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail, Associate Pastor. Phune 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a. m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teem; 6D0 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults Kids Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade. 9:00 a.m. Senior .Adult Bible Study. 10 00 am. Young Adult Bible Study. b. 30 p.m Kid's Quizzing and Ladies' Bible Study; 7 00 p.m Bi ble Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further information call the church office. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY -OF GOD. 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30. a.m . daises for all ages. Morning ’•■orship 10.45 a m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kada Club or Junior Bibie Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Muustriea jr Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); ( Adult Bible Study - No age limits. ’ HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe, Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship servkt over WBCH FM-AM al 10:30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30a m , Coffee Fellowship I0;30 a.m.. Worship I IDO a.m. with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade; MI-HI Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p.m ; Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5 30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6D0 p.m First Wednesday of month is Game Night. Thursday. Oct. 31 — Rum­ mage Sale 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of ChnUian Education. Becky Dealer. Program/Youth Director Thursday. Oct. 24 — 3 00 p.m Cadette Choir; 3:00 p.m. Newsletter Deadline. 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting. Sharpe Hall Friday. Oct 25 - 3 056 00 Circle of Friends Cookie Pick-up. Parking Lot; 6:00 p m Menders Saturday. Oct 26 — Concern Group 43. Sunday. Oct. 27 — 8:30 am. Chancel Choir rehearsal. 9 30 and 1 I DO Morrung Worship. (9 30 ServKe is broadcast cner WBCH AM FM! Nursery is pro­ vided during both service*. 9:50 a m Sunday Church School for all ages. 10 30 a.m. Coffee Hour. 10.30 a.m Flower sign-up for 1997. II 50 a m Children's Church, NO PYF Meeting* Today. Monday. Oct 28 — 7:00 p.m. Meeting Night — All committee* meet in lhe Sanctuary first Wednesday. Oct 30 - 9 30 a m Circle Study Leaders meet with Paste* Keller Walton remembers that he was with his family al a party al Judge Archie and Ann McDonald's home when word came by phone and then radio that World War 11 was over. "Everything suddenly stopped abruptly and we all adjourned to cars....We headed for downtown. It was as if some magic wand had been waved across Barry County. Within minutes hundreds of joyful people flooded the downtown area and we spent hours driving up State Street, honking homs and cheering through open windows, around the Civil War Monument (when it was located at an intersection) and back down State Street to the county garage, then back again in a long and noisy procession. We were a ’community!*" Walton said. "Even at that young age (9 in 1945). 1 was aware of a new and refreshed spirit of excitement and positive expectation as ev­ eryone prepared to welcome back loved ones and to get on with life without war." he said. Reservations for the chamber dinner should be made by calling the chamber of­ fice by Oct. 31. The event will be held at the Hastings Country Club, beginning at 6 p.m. with the election of board members, followed by din­ ner and the speaker. Dinner choices are prime rib or seafoodstuffed chicken. The cost is $30 for mem­ bers and $40for non-members. MarvinJ. White NASHVILLE - Juanita F. Barrett, age 80, of Nashville, passed away on Friday, October 18, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on June 6, 1916 in Harrison, lhe daughter of John L. and Guyclma Ryder. She graduated from Lansing Central High School and married Harvey W. Wilson in December of 1940 in Lansing. She moved to Nashville with her husband and family in 1945. 1966 and she married Cedi S. Barrett on March 6, 1971 in Nashville. She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church, the Nashville Eastern Star, and the Nashville Literary Club. She enjoyed music and was an excellent seamstress. Store in Lansing, and worked at J.C Penny Store in Hastings, the Jacobsons Store in Battle Creek, and the Baby Bliss in Nashville. She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Wilson; four brothers A one sister. She is survived by her husband. Cedi; sons. John W. (Jean) Wilson of Saginaw, Phillip M. (Marlene) of Jackaonvi lie, Florida; five Wood 1 anting er 21, 1996 at Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend James Hynes officiality Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashtille Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Otnrch. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home of Nashville. I I WYOMING - Junior J«y Party, 74. of Wyoming, passed away Friday, October IS, 1996 at Metropolitan Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1921 in Grand Rapids the son of Edward and Con Purdy. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville schools, graduating in 1940. He was married to Ruth E. Waidelich on June 12, 1981. Mr. Purdy was an Insurance Agent and later President of West Michigan Mutual Insurance Company. He was a Sergeant with the United States Army during World War II. He enjoyed farm­ ing, hunting and tinkering around can. He was preceded in death by his son, David Purdy and his parents, Ed and Cora Purdy. He is survived by his wife, Ruth E. Purdy, children, Barbara Ingram of Rockfort, Gerald (Marcia) Purdy of Portage. Kevin Ingersoll of Sparta, E’izabeth (Man) Weldon of Sparta; ten grandchildren, one great granddaughter; one (Mary) Stevens of Portland, Nancy (Dale) Elliott of Grandville, Mike (Cindy) Stevens of Middleville, Debbie Decker of Walker, Zip (Dale) Stevens of Middleville, Mary (Dan) Berry of Rockford, Dennis (Patti) Stevens of Grand Rapids. Leesa (Edward) DeVries of Wyoming; 20 step-grandchildren; two step­ great grandchildren. Funeral and Committal Services were held Monday, October 21,1996 at the Beeler Funer­ al Chapel with Reverend Lee Zachman officiating. Interment was at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. KNOW what's happening in city and county government. Read the Banner each week! HASTINGS - Marvin J. White, age 65, of 21, 1996 at his residence. Mr. White was born on January 9, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Marvin and Edna (Carlson) White. He was raised in the Chicago area and attended schools there and graduated from Fenger High School in 1949 and later attended Bradley University. Her served in the United States Air Force from 1949 until 1933. He was married to Marlene Thompson on May 26, 1956 and moved to Hastings from Madison, Illinois in 1970. Mr. White's employmen Intermediate School Distrii ordinator, Mid-Counties Employment 4 Sales Manager for Kelliag Nut Company, and a Company and retired in June 1996. He was a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge, former member of Grace Lutheran Church, former member of Hastings Lions *as Mended In death by his paterns, Marvin ano ISdna White. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; four daughters Laurel! (Fran) Landoux of Port­ land. Sheryll (Joseph) Trost of Burbank, Illi­ nois Marilyn (Greg) Wright and Cynthia (Sam) Stout, both of Hastings; one son, Michael (Kathie) White of Hastings; thirteen grandchildren; one sister, Sandra Thompson of Frankfort, Illinois one brother, Clifford White of Wisconsin. Visitations will be on Thursday, October 24. 1996; from &00-8:00 pan. at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 26, 1996 at 1:00 pm. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or charity of one's choice. NILES - Anna May (Lake) De Bruine, age 39, of Niles and formerly of Battle Creek, in Niles. She was born on July 26, 1957, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Milo E. and Lillian (King) Lake. She was born and raised in Battle Creek , after high school moved to the Hastings and Lacey area, she moved with her family in 1993 from Hastings to Niles. She had been in failing health the last three months. She attended Battle Creek Central High and went on to receive her GED degree from Lake­ view High School in 1976. February 14, 1980 in Battle Creek and was married for sixteen yean. She was a homemaker for most of her life, however most recently was the Manager of Food Services at the Hastings K-Mart for 3 yean; had taken care of elderly people in their homes, and she had previously worked in the production irea for Campbell's Soup Company in Marshall. She was a devoted wife and mother, enjoyed playing BINGO, listening to Country/Western music, particularly music of Vince Gill, driv­ ing with her husband Van's for Stanley Trans­ portation, and going to Illinois to the gambling boats. She was preceded in death by one son, Bruno De Bruine in October 1983; father, Milo E. Lake on August 5,1994; and brother, Glemont M. Lake in September 1996. She is survived by her husband, Emery De Bruine of Niles; mother, Lillian (King) Lake of Bay City; three sons, Emery De Bruine. Jr., Jeremiah J. De Bruine, and Billy Jack De Bruine all of Niles; two stepsons, Richard D. De Bruine of Jones, and Noah T. De Bruine of Three Rivers. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel wilh Pastor Louis A. Lowndes of Urbandale Baptist Church officiating. Burial took place in Memorial Park Cemet­ ery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Anna M. De Bmine’s children in care of Rebecca Lake Virginia Beach. Virginia - John E. (Jack) including a tour of duty in Vietnam, awsy Da Saturday,-Gctober 12,1996 at i with cancer. " He was born in Freeport on July 20, 1938j the son of the late Ken W. and Elizabeth Braeo* die who currently resides in Springlfiek Illinois. Jack grew up in Havana, Illinois. He was graduate of the Naval Academy, Cass of 196' a graduate of Webb Institute with a Matter4 and MBA from Southern Illinois Unhang jack and his wife. Linda (Kake) Braendl formerly of Havana, Illinois, made Virgin Beach their home for 14 years, coming ftom Ssn Diego, California. Following his retirement from the Navy, Commander Braendle was employed by EGAG of Virginia Beach. He was preceded in death by a brother. K. Whitney Braendle of Havana, Illinois In 1960 He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 yean; a son. Brad Braendle of V two daughters, Tamara Braendle Honolulu, Hawaii, Lynn E. Braendle of Virgi­ nia Beach; two brothers, Neil Braendle of Hay­ ings, Jim Braendle of Cambridge, Illinois; tab sisters, Mn. James (Helens) Riekse of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Hoffman t Joliet. Illinois; two grandchildren, Collin at I Jaclyn Hennegan. A Memorial Service was held at 2.-00 pj . Monday. October 14, 1996 at the Nn I Amphibious Base, Little Creek ChapeL wl I Chaplain Fred Rothermel officiating. Full military honors were accorded IbUoi Arrangements were made by Altmey r Funeral Home, Eastern Shore Chapel. HASTINGS - Douglas S. Miner, age 67. df it, Hastings, passed sway Friday, October 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Miner was born on March 22, 1929 in Portland, the son of John & Dana (Densmon) Minor. He was raised in the Portland 4 Ionia MicMgan areas and attended schools there. | He was married to Betty L Solk on Septem­ ber 11, 19S4. He had resided al his present address for over 40 years. His employment included the old Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Company in Hast­ ings and from 1978 until he retired in 1994 the Flexfab Corporation in Hastings 1628 k He was preceded in death by his parents arsl an infant sister. He is survived by his wife, Betty; three daughters, Vai (Mark) Hurless of HastingJ, Sonjia Wyatt of Georgia, Jane Hyde of OklahqNo funeral home visitation. Memorial Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, October 26,1996 at 11:00 ajn. Ct Hastings Township Cemetery with Revcreiijl Mark Patchett officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made tp American Heart Association; American Diab­ etes Association or Charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1996 — Page 7 Social News McKelveys now married 3 years Varneys have five generations Five generations of the Varneys family recently gathered together Featured front left is great-great grandmother Ruth Varney of Nashville; front center is Bnttani Yarger of Mahon and scaled front nght is great grand- father Lyle Varney of Nashville. Back row is father David Lee Yarger of Manon and grandmothr Barbara (Varney) Yarger of Evart. Thomas and Sharon McKelvey celebrated their third anniversary on Oct. 16, 1996. They were united in marriage in Hastings at the Grace Wesleyan Church. Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron McKelvey, is a lifelong resident of Hastings. Sharon, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Davis, moved to Hastings in 1974. Their candlelight ceremony was performed by Sharon's father and her late grandfather. Rev. C.A. Simmons. Sharon's ivory satin gown was pearl and sequined adorned featur­ ing long princess sleeves. A string quartet from the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra played for the wedding and reception. The bride's attendants wore plum velvet and satin floor length gowns, with gold trim and gold shoes. They were Martha Stoetzel. Shelly Davis and Heather Potter. The groom's black tuxedo had an ivory vest and bow tie. Black tapestry vested tuxedos were worn by groom attendants Dan Whinnen. Marcel Stoetzel and Robert Whinnen. Katie Schenck, dressed in an ivory gown, as the junior bride. Benjamin Simmons, dressed identical to the groom, was the ring bearer. A white horse drawn camage arrived after the ceremony for the bride and groom and part of the wedding party. The rest of the wedding party followed in a mustang convertible Tom and Sharon now reside in Grand Rapids. Tobiases observe 45th anniversary Hills to celebrate 40th anniversary Bernie and Cariota Tobias celebrated their 45th anniversary Oct. 9. They were married Oct. 9, 1951 in Alburquerque. New Mexico. A dinner was held in their honor by their children Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Kathy) Johnson; Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Kim) Filips and their three grandchildren Jeremiah, Kelly and Garrett. Marcella Humphrey to observe 104 years Marcella Humphrey of Hidden Valley will be celebrating her 104th birthday Oct. 25th. A Certificate of Recognition was received from Gov. John Engler and best wishes from Bill and Hillary Clinton. A family luncheon is planned. Kuempels to observe golden anniversary Kenneth and Florence Kuempcl are celebrating their 50lh wedding anniversary on Oct. 26. 1996 Their sons. Kenneth Jr.. David and Lewis, and their families invite family and friends to an open house on Oct. 26. from 2-4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. 325 South Church in Hastings. .' No gifts please Mitch and Tammy Hill announce the 40th anniversary open bouse for their parents. Tiny and B.J. Hill. The open house will be held Sunday, Oct. 27 from I to 5 p.m. al the Maple Leaf Grange — five miles south of Nashville on M-66. There will be round and square dancing, with Illiadel Barcroft and Art and Carrol Grafton. Tiny and B.J. have two children and have lived in the Middleville area for about 36 Delaphianos to mark 25th anniversary James and Teresa Driaphiano celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Sept. 18. 1996. Their children John and Tracy Morsan and Joe Driaphiano invite family and friends to attend an open house Oct. 26. 1996 at 4 p.m. at the Orangeville Fire Department. No gifts please. Jacobys celebrate 55th anniversary Lucy and Emcsi Jacoby of Hastings, MI and Sebastian. FL. celebrated their 55th wed­ ding anniversary on July 5. 1996. They were married in the Sage Chapel of Cornell Univer­ sity in Ithaca. NY. In 1981 the couple moved to Brooksville, FL although keeping the home in Hastings to this day. The Jacoby's have four children and six grandchildren: Lucerne Cook of Boca Raton. FL. Jeaoneane Pclon of Caledonia. Ml, Chris Jacoby of Sebastian, FL and Stephen Jacoby of Pompano Beach. FL. Thomases to mark 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas were mar­ ried Oct 27. 1946 in the First United Methodist Church. Hastings, Michigan To celebate the occasion, reservations for a fami­ ly dinner on Oct. 27 are made. The couple were treated to a balloon ride by the family at Sky American Dick and Audrey had three children Lynette of Hastings. Bryan (deceased) and Laurie of Kalamazoo, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. I Pete and Rhonda Leinaar will celebrate their 25th anniversary Sunday. Oct. 27 with a surprise open house from 1-5 p.m. at Hope Township Hall on M-43. Hastings. The couple was married Oct. 30. 1971 in Cedar Creek. Andersons marking 25th anniversary Scon and Mary Anderson are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple was married Oct. 23. 1971. Scon, a Hastings graduate, served four years in the Air R,rcc then attended Western Michigan University and graduated in 1979. Mary, a Middleville graduate, attended Kellogg Community College and is currently a Title I Para-Professional at Climax Scotts Elementary. She has worked with students for I1 years . Scon and Mary have two children. Joshua, a freshman at Western Michigan University. and Amy. a sophomore al Climax Scons High School Joshua and Amy are giving their parents an open house on Sunday. Oct. 27. from 4-7 p.m. Il ts being held at Scotts, at the Scotts Community Center They are requesting your presence to share in the anniversary celebration and all are welcome. Leinaars to observe 25 years together Hansens observe 50th anniversary Celebrating their golden wedding anniver­ sary are Harold and Molly (Bera) Hansen of Nashville They were married Oct 10. 1946 in Hastings In honor of their 50th anniversary their children arranged a weeks vacation at the same lake which they spent their honeymoon. The occasion was also celebrated with a cof­ fee hour following the church service at the Nashville United Methodist Church They had a family dinner at home following the cof­ fee hour The HinscnS arc parents of Harry and Susan Moore. Sid and Sarah Kenyon; Chris and Becky Hansen Harold and Molly have four grandchildren and two step­ grandchildren Charles Ruxton LeBeck, II. Delton and Belva Lee Stoutjesdyk. Delton. Joshua Robert Baldry. Middleville and Stacie Loraine Bush, Middleville. Gerald H. VanHuisen, Shelbyville and Tina Szymborski, Shelbyville. Steven Thomas Hummer. Hastings and Elizabeth Dione Snyder, Lansing. Timothy George Brooks. Plainwell and Gai! Louise Haffner. Plainwell. Scot! Phillip Smith, Hastings and Betty Jean Goiyar. Hastings. Joseph Duane Dunkelberger, East Leroy and Georgette Gay Cross. Hastings Donald Thomas Glasgow. Hastings and Michele Marie Vance, Hastings. The Leinaars have two children Jennifer and David and Marcia Leinaar. They also have three grandchildren, Keegan. Cody and Kollin. Friends and family are all invited to their open house. NEWS, NEWS NEWS Representative of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER Terry Geiger SUBSCRIBE TODAY Paid foe Dy Geiger for State Representative P.O Box 88. Woodland. Ml 48897 Cali...948-8051 “Your Voice in Lansing” �■X’I’X’I* PMO0 uid £ - uw OT WS 'iDd 911s 01 Urf md g - me oi “"U md 9 ■ mv 01 P»ftV UOW <-’■ 9690-168-919 • 9l£6t IW ‘VINOGTIVO ‘ ±S NIVW 1 EEl i> „L o o -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JJO %0l "®ap3»H P“» PV •1W1 uopuaw Jlfl6 |»puq pus S1416 Aqeq tppf aqi 10) fr8c jdqco pup|-e-)o-auo p joj u®d Aqspads B noA luai uaaa n.»M - SSrUdHS 9NUVMO33Q 3HV3 jaumQ IK •’PMDaP»rfl >6 IIP S6 >«3 "PH ,amPH BlOt I uppng auof-f (Tuonv^cuj jno^ o dBJM W9 'SPIB3 suoo||eg sianoo afq»i suptd®N jaietd aaiisaj - S3ITd<l(lS AlHVd u;nx J*puo/\ pap n £ h saaijj 3|qvpjo(jY it SuiArj Xjnxir]^ T Apo uotieaoi *pai0 ajupg uoijoujojd jaqjo Aire ip|M pipn jon if/uo sajojsj aqoj 3lddoujom yg aBoni/\ jdnouDH uf pooS Jd/fo sinuow STIU '^L isn0 aOWNVAOV in- jwJdwuont q£ paa[\l noA SujqiAjaaj r Lr £9$ 008-1 JO ®.188^Z6 C o Mu«»g pu® Aausi<j - OO1 SUI9 iM3JJ0 3WU a311WI1 iAHMilH iiNddO MON ININAVd NMOQ MflOA SOliVMOA QMfl M NV3 cr* oSmirep 4* jofvm pvq no aqi saunfui jouim pvq q. vatpvf xp puv paXofdap s8vqjre aqi no aqi jo rt pooq aqi uo papuvf fmuruv layrnus y aaifjna pcjo qmos mq pmig xi,AIV»l3 J° quoa i pVOJ MP pOSSOJD JOOp V pwy 35|W1 IrtpJOf DO r;8uiAup apqM Xvpuojq uo aposida poiaadxaun *'m pvq U1M3H mtrenf puv sqreqs qing |G mappav aqi ui osp •i- svm ‘sauref ‘puvqsnq J3H umouj yaM U' Xjda svm puv Jpnrg uoraf) re jayai amn8uo| L!-v svm aqs Xvp ivqi jaifjva mvuiSvs ui ipuoisiyoa v in patp oqM piayung jo ‘(£ ‘uarng -uva uX|uvjq jo qreap aqi jo ureaf oi Suraaxa Xvpuns pauappvs ojom smaptsaj (vaoq * U B; aon “° ^^aM pcau Xvpuj uo aq yiM jauuip 1. Xppooui (ooqos irensuqj pooMaqr] aqi K aon auburn aures aqi jo saAvaf pamixd * suapiv0 puv vamoH xauag jo anssi jaqmaxoN J aqi saxoqyvm jvaoj paqavaj uoqtaqqnd * -rpvjqaN omvs aqi m uaqi pfiM ^aqi ui 8uimoj8 punoj uaaq jaxau svq aoy aqi I1- vuno jo suapreS ajdmai aqi may aurea Xaqi * amp auorenpjd aaurs pafuvqaun paurem * -QJ aAvq Xaqi imoj (issoj tn Xpjo punoj are P- mou mq ‘paqsunoy trip saan jo dnoii aSrej t v jo &>OAtAjns afos aqi are Xaqi aauts spsvoj /tauri paiaptsDoo are softpiiQ real aqi P jo aaij jtaqi sv oftpnS aqi paureu pvq 'sisuoq -jy (vdpranH jo X»pos aqi jo oonvaqqnd Ev ./saaii Kio,, jo sjapeat ivqi suodai •’ uonvpunoj Xvq joqjy jo Doqva<|qnd aqi qOMOi aqi puno)| svuosuqj aqi iuunp ITO IP* asnoq uado pafnpaqas aqi • requnAON '“uj -m-d z n^n urv oi u»JJ ‘9Z »O *^P r -jnjvs uo uado aq umasnjq lodaQ aqi * 8961 P» tn aure? saSuvqa aureu pnioovunoouap I*aqi PUVRI spfdvH Sffl aqi jo iiiapuaiuuadns L pump Suiaq 01 uo iuaM aq aiaqi ujojj r« £>61 mpoqiajq wnj sSuqsvh aqi puAiat 8E-K6I ipmqa 3 H !"»>□ W xwd ✓ v uaaq pvq 3H T»m isvj a»v fcrauvH "uoaq AU)f aqi 01 vpuofj ui aurea qreaa T IX »O ‘Xvpuns »u °M«p Xaofjru (vnuuv m Buuvoq si ‘reis tuaisvg O’*p jo repio ‘Sl£ OKhqo ««PO "Surpisaid ‘refuina ’ uqof Aay aqi ,iuapuaiuuadns pump apu L jtaqi qiiM SuniaAa Xvpuofq aauaiajuoo a&ivqa rS» pvq qainqj mpoqpjq PWIQ piiuaj r aunf tn fooqas q*’H ««MJ parenpviS •’ sqs tavai -nq jo uvd isapreq aqi svm sdn-m '‘BE 8uwi tddississijq ui Suqooqas jo sqmow T joj inauniStssv joj Xpvaj mou si puv snai ui g SJV puvnavq » fuiunui arevq iaq jo uonnp F -o» aqi iv sjsai fvankqd req passvd pvq ‘pvoy !•’ 3AOJ0 S1VO0 00 si amoq asoqM ‘agpuaqing PvupsuqQ jaiqSnvppuvjS reqi Xvpuj ureaj hoi paivp svm jaqavqjqoM uvof puv Xurj uaqavai apuS-qunoj puvfpooM v Xpauuoj ‘ppyuns jv reqavai apvjS -qpns *iajod$ Xuoi Xq paqavoa are spiS aqi •Xo puoaas aqi uo paaoas mq isjij aqi passim aqS SMOiqi aaij omi pvq jaXqd pooMa^vq v ZZ~ZZ 3JO3S ’qr P°a ^POfa aqi uo amn ou qiiM Xjpuij samn Maj v 8ut8uvqo pvaj aqi qitM Suupsa 108 X(jvaj sSurqi uaqi puv j[vq aqi iv g-g pan svm auraS aqi omi Xp» pvq sioiisiA aqi apqM qauaq aqi uo aura pvq ureai amoq aqi XpaAt^ Buisuvq mnvSv aunt Suypxa XiaA « m {] pq uosvas aqi p him isiy ipqi pvq spi8 qfliH Jotunf pooMU^rj uv8ayy moij aiaq Bunuoa iayv amnAy qunoj uo Xuvdiuoo luamafdm] sojg svj -iaz pauMO pvq afaun puv Jaqivj sih preqaQj ‘jaqioiq puv spared siq Xq pasvaaopaad svm 3H sasnods iiaqi puv puag pa^ jo svpaz p(vuo<j puv uaAig aaiqi jo uaqog ‘vpuofj jo uvuuon sjoqxuq toozvure|vx J° ■wn’l asareqi vssapo am *> qauXq (mvin»M IQ) uXpAg •o3a<<] uv$ jo uosvjq uvaf ‘qaao apivg jo [vXog auapy uams ‘insuoasi/^ puv opuo|O3 ui Maipuy puv pvj *piAV(] suos 'ppyqsrejq ui laareo reaX-gj srq yaf aq lays pQAq pvq Xaqi aiaqM 'nvaqureu np arj jo suoa *ajtM siq aprqaui uoaiajus sth uoqvanpg jo preog s.jooqas ppyquvW aqi uo SuiAias sapreaq suonviaosss [vuois -sajoid puv aup puaAas jo laquiaui v svm aH -iioipo ui afagoo XaiaW puv q P n aqi iv jopiumn uv uaaq ospi pvq aH KXXPS irapaw M jo ’0 Rl W JOtsajoad jvannp mvmssv uv *jjms uo m8o|oqaXsdoinau isiy sii jv anno utsopsim ‘PPyqwn aqi qiiM parepossv svm aq ‘uotssajoid siq u] 99^>96I l«*PS ursuoasiM jo XitsjaAiun aqi iv Xpnis oi diqsMoqaj [viopop-isod v pOAtaaai osjv an XitsaaAiuQ euvipu) may tn XSofoqaXsd ui anuopop «q *0961 uonaa JO XjtuaAiun oq> ujojj X3o|oqaXsd ui s.iaisvm snj ‘LS6\ xreunuas UE3H P&I3*S ujojj aaiSap s.iopqavq siq pQAtaaai aH £S6I <n uonaa ui Xretnmas uvaH puavs re fooqas qSrq uxuj pasvnpujf puv (ooqag Xrejuamafa vssapo aqvq papuaov □H <“’tBS «’N 3i|oqW3 ■>s w nyns «joa <n ’ 1961 ‘91 »"V paiuwu «m ««»»Z (<»fcx) qwqraH P°» ntnnd «H "“PO B3B1 °! ’5t6t •fZ aon “*>A «*» "P’Z KI uiwoon^ •n«oqtu«H np ori jo *09 ’npaz dllPW KI K>J Xiuno3 uv8o|fv <n uio^s m»n « 'P"'M3 «W«A «.<«W <S >■ “ • OtW >» 91 BO •■Cipros PP9 *1 IB* «•“ I»M«A V 'jamqaog "my ssaaav aAvq oi sivaddv ij pans Jaisuqaog jo quou puv luvjd Surssaaoid pram aqi jo qinos •sasnoq reuqvH omi aqi jo me si q alvyiA aqi jo jopas isvaquou aqi m anoaAy am uvpiof uioij aiqtsiA st asnoq Mau jaqiouy sqjuoui jamunis aqi ui amoq are a[doad aures asoqi uaqM saop q uvqi aipfm ui XfytMS aaoui spAin SMau vssapo ’TH ‘HI*0 auoqd pre tiaoa| jo Sm -reqs 'srpraiq “JJ03 Sunuow qii^ spnqMOus vpuo|j jo jaqmnu isareaiS aqi iM«jp aqa^vq vureqv(y io svxai joj pvaq Maj y vuozuy oi Xy uaqio vpuofj joj pvaq oi spapreaj vssapo am unSaq svq snpoxa aqi •SumaAa Xvpinres uo inoq uv ifavq s^aop ino Sunps Xq daap s.moq vnxa re pl a^ m** Z iv Xvpuns spua aunj, sSuiavs jqSqXva SM3N vssapo 93t°l •wi ‘>>K>nxUs WWMD 9MI >TO<«O *1) ( W« ^SO-11909 tU oi^no ZXll "V O J •lupuri MV op -OM>pMri :oi (iurnxm) pm rimsod ssjmijui snp) J2 'rt iof sopjo Kjmsu jo o puv adojjAUJ fiis-n^ujsnq ‘Suoj ‘p9tt»jppo-fl9S o pu^s sSnjp uo uopmujof •ui Jtmouj-^i-oi-dn tvi/ .,»da(j uo UMopsurj *LL. itJJUMop puo pjads Tptuo ’jjj 'QS1 '^no^oo ‘tod moqo ipruj aqj autm pl n.I Momj । ny aqi iou toqs ny aqi P0 sums uosvas ny ajojaq ,8uiAt8s^reqi Xq n Pl oi isaq s,j[ ny aqi noX 3ai8 iou -uva ii *Xvs a|doad amos ivqM oi Xjvjjuoo puv •suai| 3avs uva loqs ny aqi 11 p8 i.uop yiis sn jo Xirem ooi mq *£^1 u? ajnsvam aAWPAaid ireuodmi snp luuaAoa uvlaq areacpaw aojj sii 'jaAO jo 59 aj.noX jj ioqs ny jvnuuv jnoX pl 01 auni s.y :uapuag jvag am uo aurejq aqj md puv umn|oo srqi unq preq isnf ‘noX 01 uaisq a sasnjaj puvq -snq noX jj iou jo snoiasuoa jaqpqM ‘luasajd J0A3 ajv 8urnan jo sauouaAO aijoia aqi -linppn ,.injXv|d,, joj sowpipreo aiqnms kxj ojv sptl pfo-reaX-^i puv -auiN jq8u are noi iXsvaug jvoq puj anaXvjvq ui Xsouq - ^,uuy • jutqi noX op ivq^\ aivijdojddvui puv ppo si pejuoo jo adXi siqi imp aAaqaq 01 uaddvq isnf j SuiqiXuv jo miq Suisnaav iou ure । ‘Xyvmay 11 oi asop lutqpmos jo asnqv (vnxas jo unq luisnaav svm j pres pre XjSuv aureaaq aH 11 dois pfnoqs aq puv aivudojd -dvui si siqi ivqi atqqog pjoi | ‘(SuidopAap pre) japp ajv Xaqi imp mou jnq ‘iuiqiXire Xvs l,up<p j *8unoX Xjoa oism sjji8 aqi uaq^v . maqi 01 8uiqi aures aqi saop aq pre *6 pre j| alv ‘sjaiqlnvp omi aAvq mou । puv atqqog -lutqiou pivs inq ppo svm IK iqlnoqi | jaluy auo qiiM ^avq siq apau X| i-snonsuas puv Xpjos Xj3a pfnoM aqs 8uip|au <moqv Sunyvi mj ‘qru ^avq |vuuou v inoqv '.lupipn xxi mj jjo svm uiqs siq uaqM jo utqs '.siq japun jaqita *^avq siq 8mRan jaqjom siq IpassauitM uayo | .. aiqqog.. parep | uaqM o aiuoq apiMafqnoQ jo afSuis mau Xue jo aseqaxnd aqj qjJM am puv puvq -snq Xm uaoMjaq iuamn8re re afnat asvafd mq ‘noX 01 aiUM J3A3 ppoM 1 qunp j pip sureajp isapfiM Xm ui J3A3N SJ»p—1 uuy juag »PP!I Kuoq n ssim l.uog Smssafq [viaads v sv Xuvm ppqopuvjl v aas 01 qlnoua 8uo| poAq aAvq 01 ami} mail v aAvq pre aavj jnoX uo apms v md *ssajp mou v 109 ajaqi aq him puvqsnq jauuoj jnoX asnvaaq X|dmis iodao snp luissauiiM jo amsvafd aqi jo jpunoX aAudap jou ppoqs noi luippQM s.uospuvjl jnoX puai -iv 01 apraap pre japisuoaaj piM noX adoq ] 'it puammoaoj I.uop I *alvq -jv8 Xpirej aqi pvofun 01 lundmai Xpman -xa aq Xmu 11 apqM 'JpsjnoX urensai pre joavj alnq v uaqmam Xpirej jaipo sv yaM sv uosprejl jnoX op assay :vpuofj jvag vpuoH ui amvN on — astApv assay qlnoua yoM iou mj Xvs pre at| ppoqs j ji jo luippaM aqi 8uip -uauv aq xxi yiM j XqM Xpirej mou s.uospuviS Xm yai pre luoijdn aq ppoqs j ji japuoM f amip v aAvq l.uptp aq ‘pjvaq 1 isvq jtvjjv aqi joj jasof srqi Suniymo si jaiqinvp qau X|msu aqi qaunq v aAvq f -SutidoXm ut qouu asjoq v pauMO pre JOI re pacp jaqjompuvj8 aqi jaqjompuu8 s. puvqsnq jaq may aaumuaqm a8nq v 8injaayoa si sjajq8nep areuniiayi siq jo auo poaJOAip jm uaqM uoddns ppp JOJ OOOB<$ Xauom ou am oab8 puv am oi pauivw apqM sjaiqlnvp aivmnila||i omi pvq an unq qiiM rnooi aures aqi in luiaq awajoi xxiirea j ‘rem •sn/d siqi preMOi |»j J ssouiauiq aqi jo asnrwg •unq <Sn paiuui auo ou *n®M ’puw* qiM aq jvqi paaunouuv svq (pusqsnq-xa Xm) jaqivjpuvil sth epam Maj v ui paurew lun -pl si uospueil Xjq :sjapuvq uuy jvvq o o o o o SHXNOIAI 9 SuippaM O) og SXNSIAIAtrd asnoH on •qlmqsuif] may jaiUM v ouiuoj pvqatjq si joqmv aqi paureay tsnf j saqtAipv auvpunm ‘XvpXiaAa uo puads suvauamy amn qanrn Moq uo Xvssa uv paurei -uoa umrqoo Xvp Joqrq X>q zsjapvag reag Xuvdmoa ui-doip joj afqvpvAV aq i.upfnoM aq *ajn pnaos JatpAq v pvq puvqsnq moX jl aiAom v oi 08 Xpuy puv noX isnf io ‘spuauj puv Xpurej qiiM aiom mo ol oi suvjd aifvjq ppoqs noX os ‘miq qai j.uom Xpuy ‘asmoa jq isjij ||va qjaH ieqi msui oi iq8u v aAvq noX puv ‘ooi ‘asnoq jnoX s.q paounoureun puv paiiAumn amoq inoX oi J3ao amoa xxnrea aq Pfoi aq ptnoqs qian IP W x>N mo ’J’M poaqdsia — il mv aiquosvaiun mj sXvs Xpuy iwy ipa oi miq jpi °> 8uio8 ore f ‘do SMoqs qian amn ixau aqi Xpuy pjoi aAvq I aivudaiddvui Xjpioi svm snp iqlnoqi j .. srea Xm aas puv luauuvdv Xm oi amoa oi noX aji| p.I ‘pa 3M Jayy,. ‘pres uaqi puv (sn apnjaui lou pip aq) jauuip oi ol oi jaq paqsv Xiampam -on aH dn paMoqs qjan uaqM sn 8untsiA svm reaX v 13ao tn uaas i.upvq 3m puauj aprnaj v ‘Xpipoag miq joj Xjjos spy aq puv X|3UO| si q»H sremn aq mq sitsiA ui-dojp manbajj asaqi M(!| mu op| Xpuy pfov aAvq i apznl Xaqi apqM aJL *P uo ujtu puv rnooi jaqiouv oj ol j os ‘paiouli mv i ifuup puv its ,,‘Xpuy,, ‘puvqsnq Xm puv aq pre *jaaq jo ^avd-xre v s8uuq sXvvqv an iq8tu jaqio XjaAa isornp si qarqM ‘saji| aq jdAauaqM ui sdojp aq os ‘spuauj ou Xpuared -dv pre aims stqi ui 8uiai| saAqvpj ou svq an •umo siq sv Xpurej jno paidopv svq ..qidH.. -sreaX Xirem joj paajOAip uaaq svq oqM puauj v svq puvqsnq X|q ruapreq uuy juag ui-dojp juanbaij 8SO6F1W SVt «<»• O rf 4»OW*Q 3 •XjpOMU 9656 SS6 (919) TC06V IW Ao~poo^ qmo$ iu AiHHoa »s«wwia (Ctairf) y pfAOa 96-Vl-OI moo -pjoavj jo Buijovddo «uosj«d p»|iiiu« 04 p«u6it>o •q u«q« |||M •mi«« *Mi ioqi u«ai0 ti •3<<on tiq* p uc.403.pnd p «.op eqj p »MIuouj jnoj uiqp» •A|4o«u»MJd«j jountjod (pvtodojd) •qt puo unco oioqojd oqi qjoq 04 x> •A.ioiuoMjdej puosjod (posodojd) 094 04 pojuowjd st«|un poxjoq AOAVjoj oq IIP* •lotto *q4 ifu.ofio tuiiop IP 40*44 pmpiou «JO pMO^ep M44 P *JO4!P*O *pouftujO4*p oq 4uopoaop •q4 p mo| 40 upq M44 4044 Suutonboj uoypQ •3 OJOpOMji p uo<4|4«d »q4 uo >noq$ h pjoq>rf O|qO4OuO|4 ojopq 'uoHfqjiyy **6u.4$O|4 'uaooj. jnoo *4090.14 *94 u» PPM *q III** Bu.jomi o ui o 00X11 P ’9661 Ci m9umaon «O »QON D1V1 9661 « l'**V uo p*p 09* puo uoAfiptw «®U!I«OH poo* *>pi |pM 0655 P» -Aq oq* uotduioqx y ouoauojj o/if/o uotduKKy ou*juojJ »*ufiv p *404*3 *M* 1° *Ai4O4u***jd*4 puo*J*4 p*|uioddo *9 *q I ng I 6uu**nb*j 44Oyy*Q 3 *K>pO*qi p UO<.l4*d *94 UO p|*q *OA» 6u|JOM| o *409014 p *flpnf **oqs H P«xp1» *190400044 *jo|*9 'uoflftpiw •flujlWH mooj4jno3 0J4 *M» u( '9661 {I 4*904X3 “O 3311ON 3MV1 0u|4O*q *194 X9 p*4)*| -p x> p*44oq *9 Aow *404** *94 u( |Mj*4ui jnox SNOSV3rf Q31S3V31NI 11V Ol 40CI-91-0ZC ON A4,4nj*s |O(X>$ p*«o*j*<] uotduioqi -y ouajuojj 0/9/0 uo*du4oqi du*juO43 Mufiy p *|O;«3 O (Ft/Ol) 16CCIK(919) 9006* IW oonxuopx XoM>pod umo4««oj3 M 005 uoU **xaj*5 |O0*3 wO-MVn (l6*CCrf)»*»K sowuoof 4| 04 p^4|4U* *uo* 4*d *94 04 p*4oqi44*ip puo p*u6.««o 4*4p*4*94 *q ||i* *404** *94 4094 u*ai6 j*94jn| *| *jf4Ofq '*X4Ou *194 40 uouox|qnd jo *top *94 p *940001 r uf94»* 8606* IW «flu.4*OH *••■'45 P"©3 M Ott M»»O3 •40904 j A4U003 Ajjoq *94 puo *Ai4O4u*«*Jd*j puo* •j*d fu*pu*d*pui *94 q4oq 04 jo 9*06* IW uojpa ■p< joouf*-| *m MiOAjpH p»*»a ■*Ai4D4Q***Jd*4 4u*pu*d*pui *94 04 p*4u***jd ***pn p*jjoq j*a*jo) *q ||u** *P4** *94 4*u*ooo uupp IP 4C94 P*<P4OU *K) pMO**p *94 p *JO*.p*J3 6Z/IC/C P«4op Uf* 4p| 4u^»*3^J 96/OC/C P*!P 9*06* uoflnptw UO4|*Q • PW jooui*! 062! to* ***jppo UMOU9 4*O| **09* '4U*P*3*P *Ha 'Bu.mo.ioi *ui Aa ruM-wu -p JO p*jjoq *9 Aow *4O4«* *94 ut 4»*->*4Uf jnOA $NOSV3rf a31S3M31NI 11V Ol CC5*^169C on A4|jnj*s |Opo$ p*«o*J*Q (94OAJOH W ou4|*9i VMV) 9‘D^°H W o«*l*91 P •*°‘«3 3t tZ6lt^6 ON «|W (*t/0l) y >5^6 °* m •W*l psreua*(l 39U0M NOtivsnsnd Xvpoi payq aAvq noX suvoq XAvaq asoqM asoqi |p jo jpqaq uo noX ifuvqi pa -Avajaq aqi oi aAip amoa auo poAq ivqi xpm IPm ivqi waAa paJ eqs amos 8uiquasap jod3| ■ aiUM |(im Xaqi *sso| v qans sjajyns ja^JOM-oa jo joqqiiau ‘puauj v uaqM pre ‘uanuM aAvq noX ivqM jaqmamaj |{im sjapvai jo spuvsnoqi ajns m.| ;rap< pqwafds v req^ UMvg •va vupuvxajy ui umvq — am 01 nrearn a.seq sjauaj asoqi qanrn Moq ssaidxa 01 spioM ou are ajaqi 8uiAau8 ajv oqM sjapcaj jnoX 01 11 isa88ns asva^ pauojmoa ure pre j3ao pre J3ao sjauaf asoqi peaj j an|q |aaj 01 utlaq । uaqM «P«auj puv sjoj|joM-oa mojj sjoua| Q£ paAiaaaj aAvq I *aivp 01 'SuiuuvMUvaq svm asuodsaj aqi inoqv Mom, l.uptp j ivqi aji| jaq jo asdmq8 v apiAaid pjnOM 11 — am 01 ipvq iuvj jo aaatd v 3ai8 pjnoM saiou jtaqi iuiAiaooi imp maqi ppi t -pareqs pvq Xaqi juoa3 amos ‘jaq inoqv ipj Xaqi Moq jo ‘pip lyvj slutqi inoqv aiaM siqSnoqi asoqi jaqiaqM area l.uptp I ptvs । am 01 maqi (imu pre jaiqlnvp Xm inoqv siqlnoqi Jtaqi UMop aiUM 01 maqi pa -jfsv । op pfnoa Xaqi 8mqiamos svm ajaqi imp sjaj|joM-oa anaqivdmXs asoqi jo qava ppi । uapvai jnoX qiiM ii arvqs 01 aipi p|noM 1 pre ‘am 01 aurea iqlnoqi v *(Pm .. op uva 1 lunpXre si ajaqi jj„ 'qjiM popua suoiivsjaAUoa yy XqjvdmXs Jiaqi ssajdxa 01 Xq aurea sja^JOM-oa jaq jo [uaAas ‘ajaqi jo I »I’MM J3M l™1 yop 01 aayjo jaq 01 iuaM j qivap jaq jayv Xvpuojq aqi uq luaptaav jva v ui payq svm iirej ‘Jaiq8nvp Pfo-JvaX-sz *P*o| Xlu ‘II Xvjq UQ SSOf luaaaj Xm inoqv ^|m 01 1> mouj, a|d -oad ia| 0111 asn pfnoa f iqinoqi Xaqi PU’MJ • pip os puv *am 01 uiunpa imp paxvj Jaqrej Xjq paip pvq oqM auoamos moqv iyvi 01 a|doad paSunoaua maod aqi *8uuana^ Xuai Xq ,.moog aqi ui lurqdajg aqi., poiuudaj noX o8v sqiuom msj y :sjapuvq uuy xvag sauojs aieqs siapireq uuy uno^ *XMXM<4 "•WPMPNm (IC/01) (Vl/ll) toil96 OH*1M 006C-6S9 (Olti cvoee uo»!MXW ‘Xoji 061 "Pl *'« 3 l*T «A*ux>44V 11Y V OrflrfVHS ••O0A4XW p wuflf««v I40q04od403 *0o8uovv joi«o.|*v 0/9/u Auodujo} *6ofi44ow *jonb$ uo46u.q«OM 9661 11 >oqo4X) POPO • |O* qjn« p *4Op *94 U4O4J Uop oc *9 ||oq* po<4*d uoyduMpoj *94 *«oj 9X9* u( oircC 009 ID 9*61 9*1** *>«opxnjo u. p* -uoptMxp p*UfU44*i*p *«*|un -*fO* qjn* p *jop *94 moq «94uoui 9 *9 ||oq* pop*d uci|dui*p*4 *91 t*«.u4*4d p*9i4J«*p *Aoqo *94 04 (M*x>lpo puo p 4*03 6uiA| »**IU4*4d *94 uo p*4OX>| MOU Aom*aijp *94 4*AO UOUJU4O3 Uf *»n 40) 44*940 q|IM tt*4&* puo ««*46u| 40) |U*U4*»O* puo O*|V •Sufuu|0*v p 4Up4 *94 04 4**) 00 06t 9PON «>P9* 00 01C ««*M *>u*q4 4**| 00 06t OPI uou>*$ 9»-»°N p.o« 04 **|0uo iqOn 40 94005 *>u*94 4**| 00 01C *Uf| UO4>*$ qpON fluop 4*03 flupuquoj *ju*q4 ruofD** pfo* |o 4«od v/l MPOn *9» 1° ««°3 *••! 00 OC* »uO4«.p '4**M 6 •fluon 94JON t u**°l 9C UOI4>*S p *u.| 94JON *9» 1° »upd o 40 fluiuufflof p*qu:>«*p *40 puo uofliqjfw *40003 A4409 *dow p dpiMAAOi *94 uj p*4on4if *x> »*«iuj*4d p.o$ 9661 *$ 4*904*3*0 UO UJ O ipop.o OM4 40 uofl«9J!W «0UI4*OH UI **00944003 *4uno3 A4409 *94 40 •opu*A jqqnd 40 u4*94 p pod *U4O* jo •**«iu>*jd p*flofl4joui *94 P *|O» o Xq p**O|>*4O) *q ||f* •000 44004 p,o* 4094 u*Aifl Xq*.*9 «f *Jf4Ou pop.* -ojd puo *pooi **oj qjoi uf *404041 *94 puo *0004 -JOW PfO* Ml p*UfD4UOJ *|O* p 4*MOd *94 4*pufl u>nuuo **1 ‘.005 9 »o 4**4*4UI flu.popu. (58 069 591) <JO||Oa 001/59 P*10 XreufN P**punH »!$ Puo* ■noqx *A|j Aqirf 1° ujn' *W l®***9 •*°P SM» »° ,nP •q 04 pouiiop *| *>*94 *floflpoui 9>f9* uo uofltqxw •pjoj*v Ajunoo Xjjos 199 *6od uo 09 >*q'l ui 5661 6 H*»V 00 P^P*0:**' Puo 6661 IC 9’*>w p*4op (*)4u*ujuflf«*o *u«*w Aq uonojodjo3 *flo04 joyy 4O4*Of|*v o/q/u Xuodujo3 *0o6pow *jonb$ uO4fluf9«OM 04 **0ofl4JOw PP« *9 p*u0i**o puo uofliqxw «px»J*v X4uno3 Xj4Ofl 91c (*)»6ol) uo SXS *oqi1 «! C661 It ounf uo p*p4o>*4 puo £661 8( *unr p*4op wfloipow JU| *O|d •0O0POW 04 *||* puo puoqioq 0X049 W 00*05 puo 0X0/9 V qd*«of Aq *poui *flofl4JOui o p tuoyipuoj *94 uf *poui u**q *oq 4popQ — 31VS 3DVO1VOW 9919-66* (919) C066* IW •P*doV P”®*!) fluippns «j*4Om tit 0j*qu*|ooq:>s pfAOQ A« Diuop*p3 p 9UD8 *404$ •94 40) *A*u4044V Dlrf INIOOVW A3HOAU 9661 9t >*qu>*4d*s p*4OQ •pep •4Dp *94 U4OJ) «Aop oc *9 ll°9» po.4*d uo.4du>*p*4 •94 **o> 9x9** uf oirtC 009 1DW 9*!** *Ju©p*» •jo Uf p*uopuoqo P*UIUJ4*4*P »»*|un *|O« p *4op •94 u>oj) »94uouj (9) xi* *q ||)m po<>*d uoi4du**p*j •94 )O q40u*| *94 4094 ■>•*>& J*qiJn) «f *>4ON tp4OJ*4 Ajuno3 Xj/oq *flod UO *4O|8 P 6 **1'1 U< p*p4OJ*> *O )O*J*94 4O|d p* -pjoj*> *94 04 Bufpjoijo **404*3 dO4||!H p fl *®1 :*MO|p| «o p*quj«*p *jo puo uoflfqjfw A4un©3 Ajjos *tddouJO9i p diqiUMOx ui p*4OA4f* •40 *0004-4001 p.o» Aq p*j*AO> «»«fu>*jd *9! ui d 00 I >0 9661 £ 4*qu4*AON Xop«4nqx uo uoOiqjfW «0u|4»OH '4**J4$ *>045 M Ott **00944003 A4uno3 Ajjoq *94 p loop 4*03 *94 40 >*pp<q 4**9®tM »M* °* •t°* 51i9od 40 «*tiui*4d P*0O044OUJ *94 )O *|O« Aq p**O|j*/O) •9 ||.M •0O04JOW p.o» *p« *JOP9 pMA«Mpun •q( Aq p-od *u>n|U4*jd *juojn«uf puo *0x04 ||O puo mo| Aq p«MO|p «**| *A*ujO4P fluipn|3U| ***u*d -x* puo **0joqj ’*4*oj |ofl*| |p puo -*flo04JOW pio* ui p*piAO4d to 4«****ui 941* 4UOOWO pio* Aod o. puo p*pi*O4d puo *pow *»o> qjn* ui *40404* *M4 PUO *6064.004 p.O* UI p*Uf04UO3 *|O« )O >*MOd •94 )O *nj4iA Aq 4094 u*Aifl Aqojoq «f *X4ON )O*4*qi 4>od Auo 40 *00044004 p.o* Aq P*4HJ** 49*p *qi 4*AOJ*4 04 p*4O4f4«ui u**q *oq «aO| u. 6u.p**jo>d >0 4'0* oN 4u*3>*d 6XC 6 p NO* *9* 40 56 66V 95t P |od»Ju<P *94 uo *ou.4uoj IP* 4MJ«4U. puo 81 *69 596 |O «uo. *94 *6o0*jow pio* uo 4**>*iu puo fodijuijd jo) 6uipn|JUf *np *q 04 p*04iop «i *4*94 *J!4Ou *194 p *4op *94 p *V 941*9440, *|qoAod puo *np •0o04>ouj p.o* Aq p«jnj»« 4unowo podun *J<4u* *94 p*JO)J*p *oq **60644004 *94 4pO|*p P'O* }O *«ooj*8 169 »flod £95 **ri u. £661 II Ajonuof uo X4un©3 Xjjos *°l ’P®®0 P P e’!WO *M* ui p*p4OJ*j £661 'L Ajonuof p*4op *flo04JOw o Aq ••00041004 91£6* IW O.uop*p3 4**J4$ upw '3 429 ,o uo>4ojod>oj Ouiquoq uoflnpiw o o.uop*p3 P quo? *404$ *94 04 4000044004 uOQOJOd •403 UO0f9>fW o 3U| A4|O*8 j a H *9 *P©U4 *0004 4004 o |O tuofifpuoi *94 Uf p*4jnjjo *09 4|nopa 31VS JHnS0133M0rf 30V9JLMOW 30 30U.0N ISOrfVnrf IVMl VOS Q3$n IV 11IM NIVIflO 3M NOIIVWVO3NI ANY ONV l«90 V 03110D Ol ONIldWaUV VO1D31XDD 1V3Q V SI WMH SIH1 •VTWCV (•!•) COSO uv»l»P!W (MRIM3 |y) 19U0N MnSOlOMOJ 1BOHS *9NPa VJRVM tiz 93d INtOOVW A3H0M1 :S3DI±ON 1VD31 9661 ’BZ JeqopO Aepsinqi — jsuueg sBuiisbh Bill — 8 o6ed �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The Diary of Eugene Wilcox (conclusion) by Joyce F. Wcinbrecht witness. May 4. got a letter from Knapen Went to notify witness not to go to Hastings. May 5. Went to Father's and staid at home. May 6. Fixed fence. Went to Father's and helped him fix fence. Plowed com ground. Got of Eli. tobacco. 30 cents. May 7, Went to Father's and plowed com ground. Stopped at Cahill's. May 8, Staid at home. May 9. Finished plowing com ground for Father. Plowed potato ground and garden. May 10. Staid at home. May 11. Staid at home. May 12, Went to Father's. May 13. Fixed fence and went to Father's and took Jennie home. May 14. Came to Father's and. went to Father's. Took Jennie home. May 15, Staid at Dooley's. May 16. Went to Frank Wilcox’*. May 17, Went to mill and hauled manure. May 18. Hauled manure. May 19. Hauled manure May 20. Hauled manure and went to meet Frank. May 21, Hauled rails and fixed fence. May 22. Staid at Frank's. May 23, Spread manure and plowed com ground. May 24. Plowed com ground. May 25. Went home and to Pine Lake. Brought beans out for Cole and Father. May 26. Went to Frank and took his scrapper. May 27, Plowed com ground. May 28, Plowed com ground. May 29, Staid at Frank's. May 30. Draged com ground. May 31, Took Frank and hauled lumber. June, 1892 June 1, Drew lumber and washed sheep. June 2, Scraped on cellar until 9 o'clock and came home. June 3. Robbie and I went to Pine Lake. June 4, Got out walnuts and grubbed in road. June 5, Jennie and I went to Father's. June 6, Took load of posts to Frank. June 7, Ed McManis and I went fishing. June 8, Drew 3 loads of stones. June 9, Drew stone*. June 10, Drew stones. June 11, Drew stones and plowed. June 13, Cultivated garden and fixed a piece for sowed com. June 14, Mowed grass and came home. June 15, Went to Pine Lake and got Jennie. Got of Eli sugar, 50 cents and tobacco 24 cents. June 16. Cut rye out of my wheal and hoed potatoes. June 17, Went to Arthur's and to Father’s and cultivated my potatoes. June 18, Hued potatoes. June 19, No entries until June 29, Helcd Frank Boniface, SI.50. June 30. Helped Frank Boniface. SI.50. July. 1892 The Wilcox family (from left) Beatrice Wilcox, John Thomas Wilcox, Isoline Wilcox, Jennie Shelp Wilcox, Thelma Wilcox, (sitting on Jennie's lap). (Sitting on steps) Clint Castle. Jim Castle, Frank Castle, (seated on porch, next to Jennie and Thelma Wilcox) Glenna Wilcox, John Castle, Eugene Wilcox. November, 1891 Nov. 1, Staid at home. Fixed Nettie a frame for table. Nov. 2, Helped Father on house and husked corn. Got 4 Vi bu Nov. 3. Helped on house and nusked com. Nov. 4. Helped on house and husked com. Nov. 5. Helped on house and husked com. Nov. 6. Helped on house and husked com. Nov. 7. Went to Ed­ ward's and he and I went to Bradley. Came home and went to Prairieville. Nov. 8. Staid at home and went to Father’s. Nov. 9, Father and I went to Hastings. Went to Ed’s with Dr. Furgeson in the evening. Nov. 10. Father. Ed and 1 went to Hastings. I took Pat Dooley home. Nov. II. Came home and took Ed's buggy home. Nov 12. Split wood and worked on House. Nov. 13?Hdped Father haul stalks and lath house. Nov. 14. Staid at home. 1 was sick. Nov. 15. Went to Father’s in afternoon. Nov. 16. Helped Father clean buckwheat and went to Ed’s. Go load of slabs. Took cow home. Nov. 17, Cut wood and took team to Father's. Nov. 18. Cut wood all day. Nov. 19, Went to Father s Nov 18. Cut wood all day. Nov. 19. Went to Father’s and helped him put up his stove. Nov. 20. Went to get team. Drew Lida Blake 1 cord of wood and went to clean up load of buckwheat. Nov. 21, Came home and did chores. Helped Father clean buckwheat Nov. 22. Took cow to Tan­ ner’s. Took team to Father. He and 1 went to Edward’s. Nov. 23. Went after team and went to Edward’s. Got a load of slabs. Edwin came home with me and helped me fix post in shed. Nov. 24. Worked on shed and went to help Father butcher. Let Edwin have some buckwheat. Nov. 25. Worked on shed and cut wood. Nov. 26. Worked on shed and cut wood. Nov. 28. Helped Robert cut wood in forenoon. Then he and 1 went to sawmill and got a load of slabs. Edward came home with me. Nov. 29. Edward helped me fix shed. Then he took team to Father's. Jennie and I went to Johnny Castle’s in the evening. Nov. 30, Went <o Father’s. Got sheep and took them to Frank Boniface’s. Then drew Lidie Blake a load of wood and took a load of roots to father. Got com for hog December, 1891 Dec I. Went to Neeley with buckwheat, then helped Father clean up. Dec. 2. Went to finish cleaning my buckwheat. Dec. 3. Went to Father's to meet a man. He did not come after buckwheat. Then Father and 1 drew a load of straw to cover my shed Dec. 4. Cut wood and cleared land. Dec. 5. Cut wood and cleared land. Dec. 6. Went to Father’s. Dec. 7, Father came to my place and helped me kill hog and cut wood. Dec. 8. Split and piled wood and then went to Father's. Got team and drew wood and cut wood in afternoon. Dec. 9, Took team to Father’s. Came home and cut wood. Dec. 10. Went to Father’s. Robert came with me. Dec. II. Helped Father cut wood. Cyrus Nagle came to Father’s. Dec. 12, Cut wood for Father. Dec 13. Drew Mrs Sheffield’s rye to Father's and cleaned it up. Dec. 14. Cut wood at home. It rained. Dec 15, Went to A.E. Cahill’s and paid taxes. Went to Father’s and Charles Morrell’s. Dec16, Edwin and I went to the mill to get a job. Came home and I drew wood to Lida Blake’s. Then Rob came after me to go to Father’s and stay the night. Dec. 17. Came home and drew wood to Lida Blake’s. Put up oats and went to Father's and loaded rye. Ground my rye and came home. Dec. 18. Go* Johnny Castle’s gun and went hunting. Was at Father's, then Edward and I stopped at Bitgood’s in lhe evening. Dec. 19. Cut wood at home. Dec. 20. Went to Father’s Got team and some wheat. Dec. 21. W'cnt to Delton to mill. Jen­ nie went to Prairieville. Dec. 22. Cut wood and took gns: to Father. He and I went to Gregg School house to lodge. Dec. 23. Went to Edwin’s by way of Watson. Dec. 24. Went to Panner Tanner’s, then we went to see about a job. I went to Edward’s and got his horse and buggy Wallace came home with me. Dec. 25. Cut wood and went to Father’s. Ground my axe and then went to Edward's. Jennie went with me. Dec. 26. W'c came home. Stopped at Father's. Dec. 27, Took Edward's horse to father's. Got Father's team and hauled some for me. Took his team home. Stopped at Hermenit’s. Dec. 28, Tanner and I commenced cutting logs for Hubbard and Hendershot Dec. 29. Cut logs - 53. Dec. 30. Cut logs - 49. Dec. 31. Cut logs. 20. January, 1892 Jan. 1. Cut logs. H. and I went to mill and to Tanner’s and ground our axes. Went to Prairieville in evening with Peter Easter. Jan. 2. Cut logs - 51. Jan. 3. Went to Father's Johnny Castel and wife were here in evening. Jan. 4. Cut logs. 43. Jan 5. Cut logs. V). Jan. 6. Cut logs. 61. Jan. 7.Cat logs. 50. Jan. 8. Cnt logr. Mr Jm/ 9. Cut togr-27. Jan. iO" Father came here. JefMrtJMd Fwent home with him. Jan. 11, Went to mill to see Hub­ bard for Father, then went to Father’s. Helped him draw Jessup a load of hay. Came home and Jennie and 1 went to Frank Boniface in evening. Jan. 12, Went to Father’s. Got heifer and then went and got team. Went to Ed­ ward's. Got Frank's lumber. Jan. 13. Fixed barn and went to Father's. Helped him saw wood. Came home and went to Frank Boniface's and got sheep. Jan. 14. Drew wood and split and piled it up. Jan. 15, Cut wood and went to Father’s. We cut a load and drew it out to the home. Jan. 16. Drew a load of roots to Father's. Then we cut and drew out wood. Jan. 17, Jennie and I went to Father's. Jan. 18. Chored around home. Jan. 19. Went to Father's and to Edward's and to Samuel Andrus' and to Des Jordan's. Jan. 20. Father and I went to Hastings and to Middleville. Jan. 21. Jennie and I went to Father's and to James Colison’s funeral. Stopped at Bitgood's on our way home. Jan. 22. Took Father to Shelbyville and went to Edward Wilcox's. Staid until 2 a.m. and then went to get Father. Jan. 23, Father and Rob came to my place after a load of roots. Jan. 24. Jennie and 1 went to Father's. Jan. 25. Got of him money. 25 cents. Jennie owes him $4.25 Went to Patrick Dooley's. We came to Middleville and to my place. Jan. 26. Pat and I went to Father's. Jan. 27. Went to Father s. M. F. Jordan and Lowden were there Jan. 28. Went to Father's. Father took Pat to Hastings. Jan. 29, Went to Father s. Jan. 30. Went to Father's. Rob and 1 went to subpoena witness. We went to Samuel Andrew s and to Blossom and to Edward’s and to Adelben Wheeler’s. Jan. 31. no entry. February, 1892 Feb. !. Went to Father’s and to town. Got 40 cents of tobacco of Eli Nichols. Feb. 2. Staid at home. Jennie and I went to Panner Tamer’s in the evening. Feb. 3. Went to Father’s. Stopped to Frank Paine's. Feb. 4. Went to Father's and to Edward’s, then to Syra Pierce and subpoenaed him. Feb. 5. Went to Father’s. Feb. 6. Went to Father’s. Feb. 7. Staid at home and went to Father’s in evening. Feb. 8. Father and 1 went to Hastings. Staid at Frank Broddescr’s all night. Feb. 9. Came home from Hastings. Feb. 10. Staid at home. Feb. 11, Staid at home and went to John Caste!'s and Cahill's to Father's. Feb. 12. Went to Albert Morrell and to Father and Julius Laraway's. Feb. 13. Went to Father's and he and Julius Laraway and I went to Hastings. Feb. 14. Jennie and I went to Pine Lake to her folk's.’Feb. 15. Arthur Shelp had my cutter to take Hattie to Dr. McLeay. Feb. 16. We went to Hooper in forenoon. Came home afternoon. Feb. 17. Helped Mr. Draper draw hay in forenoon. Staid home in afternoon. Feb. 18. Wqnt to mill and helped cut wood in afternoon. Feb. 19. Went to Father's and helped cut wood. Feb. 20. Went to Father's and helped cut wood. Feb. 21. Staid at home. Feb. 22. Went to Father's and helped him load a load of hay. Feb. 23. Jennie and I went to father's. Took chicken to town. Then Jennie and I went to Lodge. Feb. 24. Came home and went to town to see Brinning. Feb. 25. Went to Father's. Feb. 26. Cut wood in forenoon and went fishing in afternoon. Feb. 27. Cut wood in forenoon. Went to Father's in afternoon. Cut wood. Feb. 28. Jennie and I went to Father's. Feb. 29, Staid at home and cut wood. March, 1892 Mar. I, Went to Father's and helped cut bolts for ball clubs. Mar. 2. Went to Father's. Father and 1 went to Edward’s. Mar. 3, Took Nettie and Uncle Bill to Middleville. Mar. 4, Went to Father's and helped him cut wood in forenoon. It snowed in afternoon. Mar. 5, Cut wood at home. Mar. 6, went to Father's. Mar. 7, Jennie and I went to Middleville after Nettie and Uncle Bill. Had Boniface's team. Mar. 8. Staid at home. Helped Johnny Castel fix his pump. Mar 9, Went to sec Jake Johnson's to get his team. Then went to Father *. Came home andcyt grub* in after­ noon. Mar. 10. Went to Father's and got load of hay. Bill and I went to Father's in after­ noon. Mar. 11, Drew wood and cut wood. We went to Schoolhouse to concert in even­ ing. Mar. 12, Cut grubs all day. Mar. 13, Took Nettie and Bill to Father's. Mar. 14. Cut grubs all day. Mar. 15, Cut grubs all day. Mar 16. Went to Father s. Got load of hay Mar. 17, Went to Father's and to auction. Mar. 18, Cut grubs all day. Mar. 19. Went to Father's. Mar. 20. Went to Father's in after­ noon. Mar. 21. Went to Hooper to get work and was at Father's. Mar. 22. Stormed all day. Was at Father's. Mar. 23, Helped Father cut bolts. Mar. 24, Cut grubs on my place all day. Mar. 25. Robert and I cut bolts on Father's. Mar. 26, Robert and I cut bolts. Mar. 27. Robert came to my place and we drew a load of poles. Then we all went to Father's. Mother and I went to Edward's. Mar. 28. Went to Father's and drew out bolts. Father drew them to the mill. Mar. 29. Went to Father’s and drew out bolts and drew to mill. Mar. 30, Went to Father's. Rob and 1 cut bolts. Mar. 31, Helped Frank Boniface. April. 1892 Apr. 1. Went to Father's and to town. Apr. 2, Cut wood and took out my potatoes. Apr. 3, Jennie and I went to Father’s. Rob brought us home. Let Father have 3 bu. potatoes. Apr. 4, Went to town meeting and to Father's. Father Shelp brought me 1/2 bu. of clover and timothy seed 1 lb. Apr. 5, Cut wood and went to Father's. Apr. 6. Sowed clover seed and went and served subpoena on Homer Ritter. Was at Father’s. Apr. 7. Went to Father's and drew manure. Came home and got Jennie. We set up with Mather. Apr. 8. Went to Father’s. Came home and then went back. Staid all night. Apr. 9, Came home and then went back. Edwin and I set up with Mother. Apr. 10, Came home and went back with Edwin. I set up with Mother. Apr. 11, Frank came with me. Jennie went back with us. Mother died at 3 o'clock. Frank and Edwin came home with us and staid all night. Apr. 12. Went to Father's and to Arthur Shelp's. Went and got Frank Boniface's horse and buggy. Apr. 13. Went to funeral. Apr. 14. Went to Father's. Apr. 15. Went to Father's and helped Frank cut wood for Father. Apr. 16. Went to Father’s. Plowed his garden and drew a load of wood to town in afternoon. Apr. 17. Jennie and 1 went to Father's. Apr. 18. 1 went to Middleville. Apr. 19, 1 plowed my garden. Apr. 20. Went and helped Father haul manure. Apr. 21. Went to Frank Boniface's and exchanged eggs. Set hen. Then went to Father's. Apr. 22. Helped Father haul manure. Apr. 23. Went to Father's. Helped cut wood and hauled it to town. Apr. 24. Jen­ nie and 1 went to Father's and to Arthur Shelp's. Apr. 25. Planted my potatoes and Jennie and I went to Prairieville in evening. Apr. 26. Went to Father's and plowed on his com ground in afternoon. Apr. 27. Went to Middleville and to Patrick Dooley's. Pat and 1 went to Grand Rapids. Apr. 28. Came home from Grand Rapids. Pat came with me. Apr. 29. Went to Ed Cook's and went to Ed Wilcox’s with Pat to see his horse Apr. 30. Took Patrick Dooley home. May, 1892 May I. Staid at Father’s all day. May 22. Went to Hastings and to Patrick Dooley’s. May 3. Came home from Pat's. Went to find July 1, Helped at Woodman's 1/2 day, 75 cents. July 2, Helped at Woodman's, $1.50. July 3. Staid at home. July 4, Helped Frank Boniface in hay, $1.50. July 5. Cut hay on David Jone’s. July 6. Drew hay. Frank Boniface helped. July 7. Commenced my harvest. July 8, Cut wheal. July 9, Cut wheat. July 10, Staid al home. July 11, Bound wheat and rye for Father. July 12, Bound grain for Father. July 13, Cut my wheat. July 14, Cut wheat for Abe Contant, $2.50. July 15, Helped Abe Contant, $2.50. July 16, Helped Abe Contant. $2.50. July 17, Helped Abe Contant. $2.50. July 18. Helped Father haul wheat. July 19. Mowed fence comers on Mark Bugby's. July 20. Helped Abe Contant, $2.50. July 21. Helped Abe Contant. $2.25. July 22, Helped Abe Contant. $2. July 23. Helped Abe Contant. $2. July 24. Rob and Wallace drew a load of hay for me. July 25, Hauled my wheat. Father and Rob helped. Ju­ ly 26, Helped Father make hay. July 27. Helped Father in the hay. July 28, Helped Father make hay. July 29, Went to Prairieville and Delton. July 31, Went berrying. August, 1892 Aug. 1, Went to Father's and helped him thrash. Aug. 2, Robie and I drew my hay. Aug. 3, Cut oats for Father. 1/2 day. Aug. 4, Cut oats 1/2 and picked berries. Aug. 5, Helped Father draw his oats. Aug 6. Went to Father's and helped him draw a load of hay. Then took the team and helped thrashers move machine to my place. Aug. 7. Went to Arthur Shelp's and to the Bowen place and to P. Castel's. Aug. 8. Thrashed wheat, had 77 bu. Took some to Father's to spread Then fixed my straw stack. Aug. 9, Fixed fence and chored around. Aug 10. Went to Arthur Shelp's and to Father's. Picked berries. Aug. 11, Went to Orangeville. Got shoes and socks and tobacco of Eli Nichols. Paid all but 25 cent* Helped John Castle thrash Aug. 12. Helped John C. finish thrashing. Helped Draper thrash. Aug. 13, Helped Peter Castle and Doolittle thrash. Went to Orangeville and to Prairieville in the evening. Aug. 14. Babv was bom at 4 o'clock. I was at home (This baby was named John Thomas ) Aug 15. Went to Hastings. Aug. 16, Helped thrash at Felder's for J. Castle. Aug. 17. Got team and plowed. Aug. 18. Plowed. Aug 19. Plowed Aug. 20. Plowed Father and Mother Shelp came here. Aug. 21. Went to Father's andthen to Rutland. Aug. 22. Thrashed for A. Clem. From Aug. 23, no entries until Oct. 3. October, 1892 Oct. 3, Helped 1/2 day. Staid at Father’s. Oct. 4, Helped Edwin build chimney for father. Oct. 5, Got Edwin's hone and went to Pine Lake. Oct. 6, We went to the Fair. Oct. 7, Came home. Oct. 8. Took hone home. Oct. 9, Staid at home Oct. 10, Went to Father's, came home. Here, this diary ends. If he wrote others, we don't have them available. Recipes written in the back of the diary: Blackberry Wiae Take one measure of boiling water to four measures of bruised fruit. Stir occasionally. In 24 hours strain into cask and add 3 lbs. of brown sugar for each gallon of liquid. When subsidence of fermentation takes place, cork up the cask. Six months afterwards draw off and bottle for use. Condition Powders 2 lbs. of brown sugar, 2 az. of anise Seed, 2 uz. Saltpeter, 4 oz., Jimson Root 2 oz. black antimony. 2 lb*, of ginger, 2 oz fenegreek seed, 2 oz. camphor gum, 8 oz. blood root. 1 lb. linseed meal. Dozen 1 tablespoon full two times per day. For warts on cow's teats, one oz. of alum to one pint of rainwater. Castor oil is good for horse distemper: 1 tablespoon, gun powder, 1 tablespoon soft soap. 2 tablespoons of pine tar. 1 tablespoon gum, one tablespoon lard. Mix. Give up to 6 doses In 1894, Eugene and Jennie Wilcox bought 40 acres in Section 16 of Orangeville Township where they lived for 25 years and raised their family of six children. In addition to James Leonard Wilcox, born July 19, 1890, married Delia Jenkins; John Thomas Wilcox, born Aug. 14, 1892, married Mabel Montgomery; Isoline Wilxcox, May 20, 1895, married Harold Lober; Beatrice Wilcox, born Sept. 1, 1901, married Ernest Gorham, (she is still living and is age 95); Glenna Wilcox, born Oct. 20, 1905, married Harold Prindle. Thelma was born Oct. 16, 1907, married Harold Tryon and Lawrence Eugene Wilcox died in April 24, 1924. Jen­ nie Shelp Wilcox passed away on April 5, 1950. They are buried in Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Mattie Brezee Wilcox is also buried there. Sources: The Diary of Eugene Wilcox, loan­ ed by the Bernard Museum and Doreen Wilcox Woodman. granddaughter of Eugene and Jennie Wilcox. Photos courtesy ofDoreen Woodman. Bernard Museum. Barry County History, 1985; Bicentennial Hope Township. 1976 and 1978. Plat maps from 1873 and 1895, Years Gone By, Bernard Historical Society. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENT.) AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MORGAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PL EASETAKE NOTICE that the lollowi nj is a summary ol an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 94. which was adopted by the Township Board ol Prairieville Township at its meeting held on October 9.1996. SECTION L AMENDMENT Of ARTICLE VM. Amends Article VIII ol the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to add a new Section 6.19 to allow the limited expansion of a lawful non-oontorming use or structure as a special land use. subject to specific limitations set forth in this section. SECTION IL AMENDMENT TO SECTION TAFT Amends Section 7A.E3. ol the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the expiration ol non-utHized vari­ ances so as to provide that variances granted which render vacant lots which would oth­ erwise be unbuildable from a practicable standpoint under the terms ol the Ordinance buildable, shall not be subject to the general expiration provisions. SECTION HI. REZONING OF PROPERTY W LAND SECTION 2. Amends Section 5.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordnance pertaining to unplatted land in Land Section 2 so as to rezone a portion ol land located therein from an existing *C-1* Rural Area Convenience Commercial District zoning classification to the Tt-T Single Family. Low Density. Residential District classification and to rezone another parcel of land located therein from the "RS* Mobile Home parks. Residential District zoning classification to the •R T Single Family. Low Density. Residential District classification SECTION IV. REZONING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 24. Amends Section 5.1 ol the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance perlaning to unplatted land In Land Section 24 so as to rezone to portion of land located therein from the *C-r Rural Area Convenience Commercial Distnct zoning classification to the 'A* Agricultural District classification SECTION V. REZONING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTTON 31. Amends Section 5.1 ol the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to unplatted land in Land Section 31 so as to rezone a portion ol land located therin from the *C-1* Rural area convenience Commercial Distnct zoning classification to the 'A* Agricultural District classification SECTION VI. SEVERABILITY. The provisions ot this Ordinance are severable SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following publication, following adoption All Ordinances or parts ot Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text ol the Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected a> tt-e office ol the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours ol regular working days following the date of this pub­ lication. Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1996 Exchange Club Students of the Month announced Niki Noteboom is the Exchange Club of Hastings Student of the Month for October from St. Rose School. She Is shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Earning Exchange Club Student of the Month honors from Northeastern r Elementary are (from left) Sarah Clevenger, Ashley Belson and Erin Hemerting, “■ with teacher Dolores Garland. Hastings Middle School Students of the Month, honored by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (front, from left)) Jim Johnston and Brandon Lawrence, (middle) Heidi Schroeder and Christina Van Natta, (back) Heather Krebs and Mark Lockwood. Mark Ferrell, shown here wtth teacher Eleanor Vonk, is Pleasantvlew Elementary School's representative for Student of the Month honors for October. Exchange Club of Hastings Students of the Month at Central Elementary for October are (from left) Jessica LaPrairie. Megan McGandy, Brenda King and Emily Alien, with teacher Rick Brown. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held October 22, 1996 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. . Heather Carroll (left) and Kate Sehrig, wtth teacher Jane Merritt, are October's •’ Students of the Month. • • . on Sept 29 al 1:12 p.m. to Oreg and Lu End i ... . I.'mi 'fLl Hl WT'IY! ......... . • l— fl ■ ■ ; J ’-kSSMOM 1 l1M|MMOTIQES^i| B.YO.B. (Bring your own bag.) For more ideas on reusing and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice « I wretty given that tw Barry County Ptanning/Zoning Commission wit conduct a put*: hearing on Octobar 26, 1994 al IM pun. in ttw Community Room, Courts & Law BukSng al 220 W. Court St. Hastings. Mkhigan. I ne suojeci or tnt puouc nMnng mb oe me cons»oeratxxi o< rne ro«owing anwKjnwii to me i y/o Bury County Zoning Ordnance, as amended: MAP ADOPTION-A-1-96 Request to adopt the entire township of Batomoro Township. T2N. R8W (see attached map) MffTMtf FOflBCLOMK SALK Myrna Weaver of Sauk Ste. Marie and Paul and Dee Endsley of Hastings. Oreatgrandparenu are Ted and Myrtle Nielsen and and Barbara Endsley at Hastings. GIRL, Margaret (Maggie) Rose Tuitel born to Donald and Amy Loftus Tuitel on Thurs­ day. Oct. 3 at Butterworth Hospital at 11:13 water and Sieve and Kay Loftus ot Hastings. GIRL, Cahlyn Mary Irene Cotant born Oct. 6, 1996 at 12:14 a.m. Weighing 2 tba. 9H ozs., 15k inches tong. Parent is Mindy Cotaut and proud grandparents are Phil and Mary Cotant. GDU.,Teaaa Noelle born Oct. 1, 1996 to Mark and Amber (Schaefer) Hergenrader of Grandville. Orandparenu are Randall and Judy Schaefer. Hastings and Dave and Betty Hergenrader. Holland. BOV. Turner Gerald born Oct. 11. 1996 u Pcnoock Hospital at 1:11 p.m. to Shellenc and Kelly Croat of Sunfield. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 oxa. nd 20H inches long. BOY, Cody Alan bora Oct. 10. 1996 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 3:01 p.m. to Kevin and Chert Kenyon of Bradley. Weighing 9 lbs. 8 oza and 23 inches long. BOV, Jason Darnel born Oct. 9. 1996 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 9:42 a.m. to Darrell and Valene Slaughter of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs. 4k ou. and 22 inches tong. BOY, Jacob Jay born Oct. 8.1996 a Pennock Hospital a 2:28 p.m. Io France and Larry Brummel Jr. of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 14H ora. and 21% inches long. THIS RRM IS A DOT COLLECT C* ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DMT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Defooh has been mode in the condition* of a mortgage made by Clarence Jr. Klinge and Mary Ann Klinge. hueband and wtfe to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc,, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgages, dated December 3. 1992 and recorded on December 4, 1992 in Libor 561, on pogo 241. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and wo* assigned by mesne assignment* to resource BancShara* Mortage Group Inc., a Delaware Cor­ poration a* assignee. by an assignment datod March I. 1998. which was recorded on April 17. 1995, In Ubor 628. an Page 443, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum oi Sixty Eight Thou­ sand Rve Hundred Sixty Four and 33/100 dollars (168.564.33). Including Interest at 8.500% per annum. Under lhe power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and lhe statute in such com made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that sold mortgage will bo foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged promise*, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings, Michigan ot 1:00 p.m. o'efock. on November 14, IBM. Said promises are situated in Village of Mid­ dleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are describ­ Lots 1 and 2 of Supervisor* Plot of Henry Stehr Plot according to lhe recorded plat thereof os recorded In Libor 4 of Plots, Pogo 5. The redemption period shall bo 6 monfh(s) from the dole oi such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance wtth 19480. 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 day* from the dole of such sale. Datod: October 3. 1996 Resource BancShare* Mortgage Group. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. FOR NKMMATION PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott ond Trott, P.C. Attorney* for Resource BancShare* Mortgage Group Inc. a Delaware Corporation. 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025 Rte P960951XJ (10/31) COtXKCT BARNHART. A SMGLE WOMAN to RRST SKURRY and 83/1001 at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor? tgogo and lhe statute in such case made and pro vkfod. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foredoeed by a safo of lhe iiiortgsgsd premises, or some part of them, at pubik vendue; ot *w Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, at 1 o'clock pjn., on Thursday, Said premise* are situated in the Village of Mid­ dleville. Barry County. Mkhigon. and are deserfo odos: THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 10 OF BLOCK 45 ANQ THE WEST 3 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 9 OR BLOCK 48 OF VK1AGE OF MKXXEVU1E AC008< DMG TO THE RECORDED FLAT THEREOF M RECORDED M LMSI 1 OF FLATS ON PAGE 27. EX, CFT THAT PART LYING IN ARLINGTON STREET, VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. determined NORWEST MORTGAGE. INC. Assignee o< Mortgagee John W. Dohan, P.C. Attorney* 19281 Mack Avenue. Suite 200 CnmhWWoodi MI48ZM (I0Z34) GIRL, Haley Rose bora Oct. 10. 1996 a Pennock Hospital at 1:33 p.m. to Rich and Krista Boger of Clarksville Weighing 8 lbs. 1 or. and 21M inches long. AH d the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be give, the opportunity to be heard al the above mentioned time and place The Carty al Barry aS ixMda nacaaaary audtoy ada and aankwa. adi as agrees lor aw hearing mpamd and audo tapes al ported materials Coing corwdered at tie meeang. to nrteduais wtti dsabMea al tw meatngheanng upon Ian (10) days nodes to tw Carty ol Barry. IndMduait witi aaaUBaa nqdrtng auxttary aids or sendees shotd contact tw Carty ol Berry by eating or eating tw Wkreng Mchaal Brown. Canty Artrsnatrator 220 W Sialo Stnwl. Hestngs Mkrtgsn 49058 - (816) 9484891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W State St, Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. GIRL, Kirsten Alexis bora Oct. 8. 1996 a Pennock Hospital a 8:02 p.m. to Terry and Michael Woods of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 OXS. and 20H inches long. BOY. Russell Ernest bora Oct. 8. 1996 at Pennock Hospital a 5:32 p.m. to Fred and Beth Billings of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Joshua Robert born Oct. 6. 1996 a Pennock Hospital a 2:43 p.m. to Linnia Robert Hinckley of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ot. and 20M inches long Present: All board members. Guests: Jkn Bolley. Donna Long. Nancy ShoHenbarger. Keith Taylor. Meeting colled to order by Supervisor Kaiser at 8 p.m. Clerk Report approved. Treasurer’s report presented. Hoard public comment. Jim Bailey reported on activities of Co. Comm. Dove reported on Freeport Fire Bd. moot. Approved graveling Chorlton Park Rd. Approved the burying oi time capsule of the Welcome School Reunion. Approved the purchase of laser printer. Approval to roll-over our C.D.'s at Clarksville Bank. Approval to pay election workers ot Nov. II Approved the purchase ol a Weed-Whip for Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk GIRL. Tom. Charma. and Kelcie Carr of Fredericksburg. Virginia are very pleased to announce the birth of their new daughter and sister. Rachel Morgan She was bora Sept 24. 1996. weighed 6 Iba. 3 ozs. and was 17k inches long roKJ on Dins. Adjourned meeting at 8:50 p.m. Wilma Daniels. Clerk Attested to by: Dovid Koiser. Supervisor (10/24) Pledge to the Flag Prosont: Case. Peake. Whitaker. Woods. Albert: twenty residents: Commissioner Sandy James. Charlie Nystrom ICC. Dispatch. Marty Russen, Brian TenHove. Dohan EMS. Koron Scarbrough Equaiixotion Dept. Truth in Taxation Hearing — Adjournment. ’ Approved agendo: September 9 regular and September 23. 1996 special mooting minutes. t Received Treasurers, correspondence and com­ mittoe report*. Adopted SWBCSDS Resolution Ro: Fair Lake Eel tension Contract. Approved payment oi bill*. Adopted Truth In Taxation Resolution*. , Approved $2,850 Globo Construction Re: Lakeside Dr. Paving Project. *1 Transferred ownership Lot 150 CCC from Pottok to Bowdtdge per request. Approved contract Ro: Guernsey Snowpfowtng. Adjournment 10:43 p.m. Shirley R. Caso, dork * Attested to by: >f Patricia Albert. Supervisor (10/34) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 24, 1996 — Page 11 Woodland NEWS... Extension Homemakers plan Christmas Bazaar Nov. 2 by Catherine Lucas In a previous column I said that a woman named Ruth Simon came to my house looking for information about the Sease family. She later came to the library. At the time. I said that Alma Faul and Arlen Heise had met her at A and L Quik Stop and sent hv to me. Of course, it was not Alma Faul at all. but Alma Kruger, who still lives in the village. I am sorry for this error on my part A benefit will be held at lhe Woodland Townehouse Saturday. Nov. 9. for Herb Miller Jr. who has been diagnosed as having brain cancer. A free-will dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m., with an auction at 7 p.m. and a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. . Anyone who wishes to help with the dtfmer. donate to the auction or find out ■pre details may call the Townehouse Amber. 367-4690. and ask for Bobby. RSix young spruce trees have been planted ■hind the creek at lhe entrance to Herald Classic Memorial Park in the village of Woodland. Kirk Forman, village maintenance supervisor, said the trees will make a screen for the park when they mature and the row of spruce trees can be extended to the north boundary of the park if more are donated (These first six trees have been given to lhe Ark by various organizations, families and individuals. Tyro trees are from the McMillen family. The McMillens hold a large reunion in lhe park over the Fourth of July holiday every four years. One tree was paid for by Kirk Forman and Paul McLeod Jr. Both arc village employees. The other three trees were dpnated by Glendon and Betty Classic (TUrtis, the Herald E. Classic family and the Woodland Labor Day Committee. Woodland Village Council has set “Trick or Treat” hours in the village from 5 to 7 [£m. Oct. 31. Village President Lester Forman will arrange for special police patrol in the village during these hours. It is recommended that very young children be accompanied by an adult as they walk from house to house. The Woodland Lions will hold their annual Halloween Party in lhe village park from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a hot dog roast for the children with cider and doughnuts. The Lions Club Costume Contest with prizes in several .alegories will be held at 7130 p.m. in the park. Woodland Lions put a new sign on their bailding on Main Street last Friday. The yellow letters and dark blue panels on which they are mounted were made by Dura Tech in Lake Odessa Kirk Forman brought a village tractor with a scoop front on. which Dale Piper, George Schaibly and Bob Crockford Wood while they fastened up the new white background, lhe blue panels •nd the yellow letters. L Harold Stannard and Kirk Forman stayed on the sidewalk and were the “gophers." tending tools and supplies up to the men on Sb lop- • New flood lights for the front door of the Lions Club building and the sign itself were put up just before the new sign. . The Woodland village luminary group held I bake and craft sale at Ionia County National Bank on Friday. When I was at the pank. Chris Henney was manning the sale. /, Shirley Kilmer said on Monday that they did very well, a lot of interest has been expressed in the project and they are getting Jots of help. . The next luminary benefit bake and craft •ale at the Woodland bank will be on Friday Nov. 15. Both things to sell and customers Chris Henney sells baked goods and craft items at Ionia County National Bank in Woodland to benefit village luminary Christmas project. The new quiz bowl team will be on stage from 5:30 to 6 p.m. A note written by Wayne Hazel in the October newsletter of Zion Lutheran Church says three chairs that are in a picture taken inside Zion Lutheran Church in 1893 (picture now 103 years old) were retired 35 years ago on the suggestion of Ruth Niethamer They have spent the last 35 years in the old carpenter shop of William Schmalzried. William Schmalzried was the father of Arlene Schmalzried Hazel who has had the chairs for many years. The chairs were recently refinished and reupholsler-d by the students al Michigan Career and Technical Institute. Several of the legs and side pieces had to be replaced along with spring, padding and cover. One of the chairs has a matching pillow and now sits in the ladies lounge. The other two were covered in red velvet and are again at the front of the church. The picture by was taken by George Funk who lived near lhe church from 1867 to 1949 and was a noted local photographer. It also includes a hand-made hymn number display board made by Frank Funk, who only lived to be 24 years old. a marble top Baptismal table with a date of 1893 and a table. The picture is displayed near the entry to the church and the other items are on display in the church basement. The Funks lived at the farm now occupied by Edward Reiser. All of these people were lifetime members of Zion Lutheran Church. The Woodland Gospel Quartet will present an evening of gospel music at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Sunday. Nov. 3. at 7 p.m. This is the group's annual concert at that church which is the home church of Roger Buxton and Ken Geiger, both original members of the group. There is no admission charge. A free-will offering will be taken. Everyone is welcome to come and bring a friend or two. or even a car full. New books at the Woodland Township Library include “Married at Midnight” by a collection of romance writers and “The Serpent Garden” by Judith Merkle Riley who wrote some very popular books earlier, including "The Green Lion" and “The Oracle Glass.” Her books sort of nibble around the edge of the paranormal and supernatural. Human Resource Department 3j75 S. Divhkm Grand Rapids. Ml 49548 Halloween’s Coniine! fp buy will be needed ' The Zion Lutheran bazaar Saturday was considered a success by the church members. Many left-over items were sold Sunday fljoming after church. The lunch was potato or bean soup, tuna or egg salad sandwiches, home made desserts and drinks. ' Ladies of the church have made at least 125 quilts (yam bed comforters) during the year. Some of these quilts were sold at the bazaar to make money to buy supplies such >s yam for tying, battens and liners, as well as some new fabrics for next year’s quilts. A jot of recycled materials are used in this project. Any clothing brought to the clothes closet at Zion Lutheran that is not good enough to give out to people to wear, but is of a material appropriate for the quilts are cut up and reused A Quilts were placed on the backs of the pews in the church for everyone to see Sunday morning. Every pew had al least two quilts and some had three or four. Lucy Jordan made 65. Alma Smith and Virginia Roberts each made dozens, and no one is sure right now how many Bernice Vroman has made. 4-Hers were not at the church yet as she was away last week, but everyone is sure she has at least 60 more. The amazing thing is not that six or seven Zion Lutheran woman made between 125 and 200 tied comforters in a year, but that they do it every year and have for countless years John and Cindy Waite took a four-day tnp to celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary. Michael John stayed with Grandpa Dick and Grandma Joyce Wane while Mom and Dad Went to Chesaning and Birch Run. They also visited Frankenmuth. Doris Niethamer was recently hospitalized for a few days with a stomach problem. Kathy Stowell's Jack and Jill PlaySkool reopened in the building that was Diane Barnum's flower shop off of Brown Road recently. Kathy said she has 52 children this year in four groups Lakewood United Methodist Church is planning a Kid's Carnival for Oct. 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be games for children up to sixth grade and hot dogs for everyone. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new . neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friend, or ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. •A H0PE nttwrk I-HOO-57O-4637 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V of things, including clothing, jumpers etc. Her daughters will sell bulk potpourri and scented packs to be heated and placed on sore, aching muscles. Shirley Diekhoft has quilted and appliqued vests. She has quiltings from bed size to tiny ones, wall hangings and table runners and tree skirts. Howard Yost and Jacquie Hartman and her husband carve characters out of wood, including golfers, fishermen, etc., six to eight inches high. Specialty characters are done by Richard and Louise Todd from Charlotte by dressing bean. They will take orders and dress a bear customized to any character desired. They have a wide variety to choose from at the bazaar Hastings artist Lucille Hecker will have painted lazy susans which have been made by Laurence out of walnut and oak woods with hand turned spindles. There also will be many ceramics, floral displays and arrangements, angels. Christmas decorations, gift tags and cards, cninni glass, wood cabinets. Shaker items, knit and woven rugs, a wide variety of painted scenes on mailboxes, seasonal decorations — some with a rustic flair, some with com cobs and gourds, doll clothes and new this year cloches for col­ lectible porcelain dolls like American Giri. Knit Barbie and Ken apparel fabric doll clothes include small, medium and large dolls. Customers can have their photos put on a shirt, cap or mug. take their own picture from home or have it taken there, personalized with name "Over the Hill,’’ “Welcome Home Baby" and wedding books will be done. More than 20 titles of children's books can have a child's name incorporated and printed in the story. Proceeds of the homemakers are used for scholarships to MSU's “Strengthening Families Week'* (this year, seven ladies at­ tended) and Women's Festival (this year, the group paid for the keynote speaker) and other leadership training and educational events. Admission is free. For more information, call Marge Barcroft at 945-2687. Come Celebrate With Us DIRECT CARE STAFF Hope Network Is ■ Christian organization dedic«ed to this mis­ sion of enhancing the dignity and independence of persons who are disabled and/or disadvantaged. Hope Network has immediate need for full and part-time nurse’s aides to work in a residential program in Lake Odessa Responsibilities; J^cii daily iMo> - independent living akffls, self-care, nutrition, social iklils. clean­ ing. cooking, direct care. Requirements: ability to lift 50 ftt. io work with adults with severe physical disabilities For immediate consideration, apply at: 1332 Pearl St Lake Odessa. Ml 48849-1184 Final plans have been made for the Christmas Bazaar. Saturday. Nov. 2. at the Hastings Middle School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Co-chair Marge Barcroft reports that more than 100 crafters will be involved and eight organizations will be in the non-profit groups area. Co-chair Alene Hamilton is in charge of set-up. mark-off. signs and handicap parking. Lunch co-chairs Barb Thornburgh and Eileen Pierson are busy soliciting homemade pies for the lunch bar. buying groceries and getting volunteers to staff the kitchen. Emily VanMatre. bake sale chair, is reminding all members to bake their favorites. The non-profit groups area will include: The Hope United Methodist Church Bazaar, bake goods and candy sale; Chariton Park volunteers will have a state licensed quilt raffle among their sales items; the Barry County Historical Society will have their Hope Township rural school history book for sale as well as other rural school histories and memorabilia; Circle of Friends for Bob King Park will have a popcorn, candy and bake sale to raise funds for playground equipment and maze; Alpha Woman s Center in Hastings will have a bake sale and literature to make themselves and their services known; volunteers for Mel Trotter Mission will sell a special family recipe cookie sandwich with a marshmallow center; the Dowling library will sell peanut brittle. Thirty-one booths will be filled with Hastings crafters' creations. Ocher crafters are coming from Portage and Kalamazoo. Holland, Byron Center. Portland. Lansing and other communities all over West Michigan. Hand decorated clothing is popular this year. Painted sweatshirts are a specialty of Kathy Newsted and appliqued ones are created by Sherry Cusack. Sharon Daniels. Mary and Caroline Furlong and Annette White all have sweatshirts. Man Ellen Hund has a line of denim clothing, hand painted originals including vests, shirts, jumpers, skirts and jackets. Diane Haines features feed sack designs both fabric and used in a variety I October 25th, Hastings City Bank will be celebrating our 110th Anniversary stop by any office and enjoy * Cookies, punch and coffee * Balloons for the kids We have everything you need to decorate and celebrate Halloween. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 NOTICE OF BARRY TOWNSHIP PROPOSITIONS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1996 PROPOSAL Na 1 FKE MILLAGE Shan the preveus vptod increase in the 15 mH tax imltabon impoMd mtar Article (X. 5 ol the Mclegan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes withxi Barry TownMXp be renewed at 200 mM» (K 00 per 51.000 ol taxable value) tor the period ol 1996 through 2000 xidmow tor are protection and shall the Township levy such renewal to mMage tor said pwpoee. thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $95,677? PROPOSAL NO. 2 POLICE MILLAGE Shae the prwnous voted ncrease «i the 15 ma tax antation imposed under Article IX. 6 ol the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes wittwi Barry Townstvp be renewed at 2.00 maa (K OO per St.000 ol taxable value) lor the penodol 1996 through 2000 ndusrve tor Police Protection and Shan the Townstxp levy such renewal n maage tor said purpose, thereby, raisxig to the first year an estimated $95.67T> * Giveaways Enter a Customer Appreciation Drawing at each office to win the GRAND PRIZE Be a millionaire for a day and ' WIN INTEREST FOR A DAY ON A MILLION DOLLARS!! FIRST PRIZE (in each office) $100 Savings Bond SECOND PRIZE (In each office) S50 Savings Bond THIRD PRIZE (In each office) $50 Savings Bond Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1996 Tough games, but winning possibilities await county teams Sports journalism can be fun and very entertaining In preparation for my speech today with Barb Schneider's seventh grade class at the Hastings Middle School. 1 jotted down some information on what it's like to be a sports journalist. This topic may be a bit bonng for some of you. but jus’ sit hack and read this column as juicy information is included. What is it like to be a sports journalist? Let's take last Saturday for an example. To work at 9 a.m.. check the message machine on my phone and write down all of the information pertaining to lhe Fnday night football games. Make sure that all film and stories are accounted for and send all the • sports for the Sun A News. Maple Valley News and Latewood News downstairs to where lhe newspapers arc put together. When work is done, lhe clock reads 4 p.m.. so I leave the office, go buy groceries and get back in my car to go to another football game in Battle Creek. When game is over, return to the office, write the story, edit the story and send it (You got it) downstairs. At. midnight the day is finally done and you go home to make suit that the birds are alright. Statistics and information on how certain happenings occur at the sports events is very important in the work of a sports journalist. If you don't think so. just talk to the angry parents who call when you spell their kids name wrong in the newspaper or bicker when you report that their kid scored 8 points and not the correct total of 9 points. Another key factor to this job is finding space for everyone. Certainly, our prep athletes cam most the column inches in our publications, but we can't forget about the bowlers, lhe hunters, the karate clubs or the pool players. As I found out Tuesday, you put the pool scores in the publication that's not of choice, you'll hear from those pool players People just want to reach out and touch me or send me a line. Like the letter I recently received from a Lakewood area resident: To the photographer (person responsible for football photos in Lakewood) Please try and focus your camera off Mike Hanna for the next couple of weeks and get some photos of the offensive and defensive linemen. If it wasn't for their down in the mud unglamorous positions, super stars like Mike Hanna wouldn't 'hinc so bright. (P.S. If you would like me to respond to your concerns or questions directly, please include your names and addresses in your letters.) Another recent phone caller wondered why a certain prep basketball team wasn't being included in the Hastings Banner. The answer to that question is we did not receive any information on that team's game and when you deal with six schools with seven varsity fall sports, you just can't call every coach directly for their information. My view of covering prep sports and other athletic activities is that the games and the events should be made fun and the reporting should also follow that same suit. It is the responsibility of the sports journalists, the coaches, the athletes and the parents to make sure that happens So. if you have a concern or a way to improve the overall coverage, become part of the solution and not part of the problem. Make it fun. make it entertaining and make it informative. You ask me what does a basic diet of a sports journalist include: coffee, motrin. vitamin C and many meals of fast food. You ask me what is the pay like: well let's just say that a doctor's salary or the money a rocket scientist makes is beyond my space and beyond my bank book. Still. I love my job. love J-Ad Graphics and especially love the people and places I meet and go to around the town of Hastings Community journalism is much more enjoyable, in my opinion, to the work you handle for the so-called big boys — such as Gannett and Booth. Being apart of a ■hometown" newspaper can make one feel valuable to a community, warm inside and part of the solutions and not the problems. Each day is different on this job and each day there are new stories and new ways to cover those stories. It certainly could not be considered a 9 to 5 type position. You ask me what's most important to being a solid sports journalist, a well-rounded education, a heart and the ability to know the difference between fact and fiction •Public Opinion: In the Oct. 10 edition of lhe Hastings Banner, we asked six local baseball fans who was going to win the World Series. At that time, four teams were still playing and had equal chances of coming out as the champs. Five of the six people said the Atlanta Braves would win the World Series, while the sixth person proclaimed the New York Yankees as the next champions. Well, after the results of the first two games. Atlanta looks to be in charge, but don't count out Linsey Moore's Yankees yet. By the way. coaches Jeff Simpson and Bernie Weller and Hastings residents Larry Carlson. Angie Kenfield and Jamie Henshaw chose the Braves. •For the Kids: Celebrity Server Night at Big Boy on Oct. 9 raised $650. The Hastings' athletic program plans to use that money to upgrade its weight room, an area that all of the Saxon students tend to use. Tim Johnston. Hastings" athletic director, said that Lee Campbell, the owner of the hometown Big Boy was the individual who came up with the event and is the individual who deserves • lot of the credit for the event's success. •Racing Reminder; The Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame dinner is Saturday. Nov. 9 al the Temple Circus Park, on Wilson Ave. in Clio. This year's class includes local racing legends Duane Glasgow and Jack Cummiford. For more information, contact Allan Brown at (616) 361-6229 or Dan Van Koevering at (616) 956-3378. Talk to you soon. Week eight and lhe football results and action round Barry County's football fields is getting an1 looking great. This week a few local teams face big challenges A few other varsity prep games will have area teams that hope to keep winning streaks alive. And week eight also features final league contests for a majority of our schools. So. on your marks, get set . hike. Hastings (1-6, 1-5 in O-K White) at F.H. Central (6-1. 6-0) Hastings won its first game last week with Rocky Wager sconng 8 points and Jerrid Velte adding 6 more. In the Saxons' matchup with the Rangers, even Tunto knows that Coach Jeff Keller's team will need to score more than 14 points to beat a potent foe. FHC beat EGR last week 23-21. Still. Hastings was favored in this place last week and something tells me that another victory is on its way back to Hastings this Friday. But that something says that the Saxon "D“ will need to come up big and Wager. Ed Youngs and Chad Coenen will need to shine even brighter than normal. Prediction: Hastings 27. Forest Hills Central 26. Galesburg-Augusta at Delton (4-3, 3-3 in KVA) Good things come to trams that work hard. No team has worked harder than Coach Rob Hecthuis' Panthers. Tough losses to Pennfield and Mattawan, both '96 powers, and a hold onto triumph against Paw Paw last Friday on the road. Offensive production is coming from a handful of players — Jason Slampfler. Nick Morrow and Scott Haas and Dustin Green to name a few — and if this team is able to work as one. a victory against G-A is assured Last year it was a close game, this year Delton could use a few points for a comfortable cushion. Prediction: Delton 30. G-A 14. Spring Lake (2-5, 2-4) at Middleville (5-2, 5-1 in O-K Blue) This win guarantees the Trojans of at least a share of the conference crown. Arc you kidding, the schedule clearly favors Coach Jack Prince s club. They were at home for a big win last week against Rogers, they're at home this Friday and they will close out the '96 campaign with a non-league tussle with the Wayland Wildcats. David Liu and Miso Glavan give Middleville a great 1-2 punch on the ground and when quarterback Kevin Doyle goes to the air he has the likes of Nathan Pranger and Andy Finkbeiner to go to. Now that Steve Lehman is listed among the Barry County leaders in tackles, we can start talking winning predictions in double digits. Prediction: Middleville 31, S. Lake 9. Maple Valley (5-2, 3-2 in SMAA) SCORING Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 88 Scott Haas (Delton) 79 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 58 David Liu (Middleville) 54 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 44 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 38 Nick Morrow (Delton) 36 Paul Finney (Delton) 30 Joel Mittelstaedt (Maple Valley) 30 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 28 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 24 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 24 Ell Villanueva (Lakewood) 20 Brady Simpson (Maple Valley) 20 Josh Ryno (Delton) 18 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 14 Travis VanAlstine(Maple Valley) 14 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 12 Andy Finkbeiner (Middleville) 12 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 10 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 10 Josh Richie (Hastings) 8 Jerrid Velte (Hastings) 6 Spencer Romp (Middleville) 6 Dustin Green (Delton) 6 Jamie James (Hastings) 6 Rob Tack (Delton) 6 Nathan Pranger (Middleville) 6 at Kelloggiville It was a rough Saturday for lhe Maple Valley Lions last week. Not only did they fall to a very tough St. Philip team, but See WINNING continued on page 13 RUSHING Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 76-926 Nick Morrow (Delton) 47-579 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 118-526 Scott Haas (Delton) 65-486 J. Thompson (M. Valley) 65-474 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 42-367 Dave Uu (Middleville) 40-353 Chris Gonser (M. Valley) 35-328 Andy Patrick (Maple VaBey) 55-327 Keith Fabbri (Lakewood) 23-262 Jamie James (Hastings) 73-254 Miso Glavan (Middleville) 35-230 Brady Simpson (M. Valley) 35-198 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 35-193 John Bauer (Lakewood) 23-176 Joeh Richie (Hastings) 21-135 J Dustin Green (Delton) 13-129 < Kyle Hughes (Maple Valley) 20-113 < Eli Villanueva (Lakewood) 15-73 < S PASSING *- Scott Haas (Delton) 21-55-513 • Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 25-41-433 T. Wawiemia (M. Valley) 21 -63-277 A. Peabody (Lakewood) 13-28-171 Joey Lyons (Hastings) 11-47-122 RECEIVING Tom Featherty (74) and Luka Middleton (51) clear out some room tor quarterback Kevin Doyle's (10) touchdown sneak In last week's O-K Blue Middleville win over Spnng Lake. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Paul Finney (Delton) 9-241 Joel Mittelstaedt (M. Valley) 9-201 Andy Finkbeiner (M,ddleville)11-123 Kenn Cross (Hastings) 6-91 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 7-78 Mike Han.ia (Lakewood) 3-59 Nate Pranger (Middleville) 3-49 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 4-47 Jamie James (Hastings) 3-24 Joeh Thome (Maple VaBey) 2-21 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 1-17 Cory Schut (Middleville) 4-17 Travis VanAlstine (M.Valley) 1-15 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 3-11 . . Serving Entire BARRY COUNTY Saxons win over Zeeland Hastings' varsity football team has scraped al) season to find a bit of success. Displaying tough teamwork and a few eye­ lifting individual performances the Saxons found just that last Friday in Zeeland Scoring eight points in the first quarter and six more in the third stanza. Coach Jeff Keller's team defeated the host Chix 14-7 to capture its first win of the '96 reason. 'll was a hard hitting game and it was nice to see the kids win with a good level of intensity." Keller said. The (Hastings) defense played very, very tough." Hastings reached pay dirt in the first quarter when runningback Rocky Wager went 11 yards before fumbling the ball. Fortunately, for Hastings Jerrid Velte was there to pounce on it. giving the Saxons six points. Wager then ran in a 2-point conversion to hand Hastings' an early advantage. Wager continued to shine in the third quarter, adding a touchdown ran from 3 yards. That touchdown closed out the scoring with the Saxons in front 14-7. Zeeland's lone tally was a result of a bad Hastings snap on a punt in the first quarter. If Keller had any qualms about the triumph, that was it. "Bad snap on the punts." lhe coach explained Wager finished the game with 118 yards on 28 carries for a 4.2 average He now has gained 536 yards on the season. "It was a lough game for Wager, (to carry the ball) 28 times and to play both ways." Keller said. Other Hastings' rushers included Josh Richie (10 carries for 76 yards) and Jamie James (II attempts for 24 yards). James contributions also included a few hard hits 'James blocked real well." Keller said. Hastings made 11 first downs in the O-K White contest and held Zeeland to only 4. The Saxons also had 216 yards rushing and limited the Chix to 88 yards of offense. Defensively. Wager collected 13 tackles and Ed Youngs made 12 stops. Kenn Cross intercepted a Zeeland pass near the end of the first half. Hastings will play at Forest Hills Central this Fnday. TACKLES Scott Haas (Delton) 99 Ed Youngs (Hastings) 95 Steve Lehman (Middleville) 86 Lucus Willcutl (Maple Valley) 83 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 76 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 75 Dustin Green (Delton) 72 Chad Stopher (Delton) 63 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 49 Ron Spurgis (Lakewood) 44 Chad Coenen (Hastings) 43 Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 43 Nathan Pranger (Middleville) 42 Kyle Hughes (Maple Valley) 41 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 40 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 40 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 39 Eric Goldsmith (Delton) 39 Greg Shook (Maple Valley) 36 Chris Marlow (Delton) 34 Charlie Everitt (Lakewood) 33 Pat Lowe (Maple Valley) 31 Ryan Klahn (Lakewood) 30 Chris Dionne (Delton) 30 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 29 T. Wawiemia (Maple VaBey) 21 Jim Mitchell (Maple Valley) 20 Eric Carlson (Hastings) 19 Lucas Flory (Maple VaBey) 17 INTERCEPTIONS St. Philip's defense made it difficult on Maple Valley's offense in a SMAA victory at C.W. Post last Saturday. Here. Jason Thompson (22) meets a couple ol those hard hitting Tigers on a running play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 4 Scott Haas (Delton) 3 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 3 Andy Peabody (Middleville) 2 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 2 Steve Aldrich (Lakewood) 1 Jim Mitchell (Maple Valley) 1 Jason Thompson (Maple VaBey) 1 Kenn Cross (Hastings) 1 Paul Finney (Delton) 1 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 1 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 1 Andy Patrick (Maple VaBey) 1 Nathan Pranger (Middleville) 1 Jesse Young (Delton) 1 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple VaBey) 1 . . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1996 — Page 13 JVs lose defensive battle Hastings' junior varsity football team lost a 7-6 game to Zeeland Oct. 17 al Johnson Field Mike Pursell scored the lone Saxon touchdown on an 8-yard run Pursell led Pastings wilh 87 yards on 17 carries, good for a 5-yard average. Jim Storms rushed for 75 yards on 14 carries in his first game as a junior varsity player. Storms missed the first six games due to an injury. holding the Chix to 63 yards rushing and 42 yards passing Mike Lipstraw had five tackles for losses, caused one fumble and recovered a fumble. Bobby Cole. Ken Thompson and Shane Slaughter led lhe squad with eight tackles apiece. David Barnum. Andy Keller and David Scott each added six tackles. The junior varsity team is now 5-2 heading into tonight's game with Forest Hills Central. The Saxons played a great defensn c game. Daniels’ toss lifts Lady Vikes past ‘Dogs Lakewood's Joni Daniels scored 20 points in Tuesday's game with Mason, but none were as dramatic as the shot she made after the final buzzer sounded Daniels calmly sank a free throw attempt at lhe end of regulation to give the Lady Vikes a 46-45 win over the Bulldogs in a Capital Circuit hoop classic. With the game lied at 45-45. senior forward Jessie Allen gave Coach Amy markers. Tuesday night the blue and white once again received a total team effort in posting a triumph over a good shooting Mason squad. "A week ago we closed practice and talked about intensity and hustle." Kehnle said. "At that time, the team re-set their goals." Lakewood is now 12-4 overall and 6-4 in the league. They will travel tonight to Jackson Lumen Christi. Green, Morrow help Panthers escape with 28-25 triumph Twenty eight first half points gave Delton's football team an emotional 28-25 victoy over Paw Paw m Kalamazoo Valley Association action last Friday in Paw Paw. The Panthers struck first at 5:51 of the first quarter on a 10-yard run by Justin Green. A Scott Haas extra point made the score 7-0. After a Paw Paw field goal trimmed the Delton lead to four points (7-3). the Panthers came marching back. Nick Morrow tallied the first of his three touchdowns with a 27yard dan. Haas' extra point with three seconds remaining in the first quarter made it 14-3 Delton. Morrow finished his scoring prowess with two 6-pointers in the second quarter. His second score at 6:26 came from 9 yards, while his third touchdown went for 38 yards with 1:15 to play in the first half. Haas connected on both extra point boots to send lhe Panthers to the lockeroom with a 28-3 advantage Morrow now has 579 yards rushing this season on 47 carries. His 18 points doubled his season total to 36. The hometown Redskins struck for 22 points in the second half, thanks to some Panther turnovers and missed opportunities On and the game's last drive. Coach Rob Heethuis' team took the ball over with six minutes to play and ended the game at the three-yard-line. Delton gained 248 yards on the ground with Green running for 128 yards on 13 attempts and Morrow totaling 116 yards on 8 carries. Haas made 13 tackles and Chad Stopher collected 12 bonecrushers. The Panthers also had seven sacks in the game with Green making three and Corey Mingerink taking the quarterback down twice. Delton, now 4-3 overall, hosts GalesburgAugusta this Friday. WINN I NG...continued from page 12 their top runningback Jason Thompson was seriously hurt and their quarterback Trevor Wawiemia was injured near the end of the game. Still, as I sit here on Wednesday night. I'm not sorry for Maple Valley, but more sad for Kelloggsville. Let's face it, the Lions will be ready to roar this Friday and it certainly won't be pretty. Look for Shook. Harvey and Willcutt to break out with big games defensively. Prediction: Maple Valley 35, Kelloggsville 2. Lakewood (4-3, 3-3 in C. Circuit) at Charlotte What the Vikings need is a big time defensive game and Gabe Steward. Ron Spurgis and Mike Hanna are just the type of players who can deliver that defense. The Vikinp have struggled a little bit with the tough games in recent weeks, but this Friday will be a totally different story. Charlotte won 20-14 versus Jackson Northwest a week ago. so let’s not go too far and predict an easy win for Coach Ted Hollern's team. Still, a win is a win. Prediction: Lakewood 17. Charlotte 14. Eighth grade wins first in tournament Hastings Middle School's eighth grade basketball team opened tournament play in rip-roaring fashion Monday with a 36-19 win over Battle Creek Pennfield. Hastings will now be playing in the championship game tonight at 8 p.m. Katie Noteboom scored 16 points to lead all Hastings' scorers on Monday. Cathy Anderson and Kailey Lyons each tallied 6 points and Jenessa Rude and Amanda Hoke each contributed 4 points. Noteboom grabbed 11 rebounds, while Sasa Williams pulled down 7 rebounds. JV Saxons compete witn two undefeateds The junior varsity basketball team faced two undefeated teams last week and fell twice. On Oct. 15, the JV Saxons lost to Forest Hills Central 57-30 and on Oct. 17 lhe Hastings' team dropped *43-19 contest to Gull Lake. Erica Fulmer scored points and Sara Allerding grabbed 9 in the Forest The JV team is now 9-4 overall and 5-2 in the O-K White Conference. Lakewood s Jami Schrock (11) drives in for two after making a steal in Tuesday's YMCA NEWS On Oct. 5. from 6:45-8:45. the YMCA will be bolding its first fair' fun night of the fall season. There will be * 'levjall. basketball, old tunc movies, crafts and rollerskating (be sure to bnng you own skates or rolierblades). The cost is $2 per person with a maximum fee of 55 per family. Crafts cost 25 cents each. Wrestling Clink Monday through Friday, on Oct. 28-Nov. 1, youth in grades 3-6 will be able to par­ ticipate in a wrestling clinic, supervised by Mike Goggins. Hastings Middle School wrestling coach. The program will run for one week at lhe Hastings Middle School from 3:15-5 p.m. The cost for the program is $15 and sponsorships are available upon request. Pre-regislration is required by sending in the registration form, obtained at the YMCA of­ fice). by Oct. 25. Sulser) NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Pubic Act 183 of 1943. as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the toilowing Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the lolowing manner: basketball game with league loe Mason. Kehnle's Lake wood team a chance puil it out by making a steal with eight seconds to play in regulation. The Lady Vikes then moved the ball up the floor and called a timeout with 2.8 seconds to play. "All blue, it sets up a pass to Joni," Kehnle said of the play she called in the timeout. "We've added a new cutter to that in Jami (Schrock). You go to the people that have been there all season." And that Lakewood did on Tuesday night. Daniels scored her game-high total with two free throws in the fourth quarter. 10 big points during the third frame. 6 in the second and 2 points in the opening eight points. Lakewood led the game at half 22-20 and both teams totaled 34 points after three quarters Schrock also tallied double digits for the Lady Vikings with 12 points. Her play intensified in the fourth quarter when she scored 6 points and made a couple of defensive gems. Two free throws by Schrock tied lhe game at 45-45 and a steal by Schrock led to a Stephanie Elsie layup that gave the Lady Vikes a 4-point (42-38) edge with under six minutes to play. "Jami's play is always outstanding," Kehnle said. Mason received 26 points from the Oesterle sisters. Heather led the Bulldogs with 12 points, Jennifer tallied 10 and Sandi added 4 points. The Lakewood coach said that her team has been coming on strong in their last few outings. Last Thursday, the Lady Vikes won against Eaton Rapids 64-48 with Daniels' scoring 15 and Jennifer Nielsen adding 14 Viking quarterback Andy Peabody (11) prepares to hand off the ball to runningback Eli Villanueva (30) in recent varsity football action. (Photo by Shelly The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: ORDINANCE NO.: A-4-96 PARCEL 1 - (See outlined area on map) Beginning at a point in the East line of Harmony Drive as situated in the Plat of MATTESON POINT (Uber 5 of Plats, Page 28) distant North Tin ft. from the inter­ section of said East line and the Northerly line of Marsh Rd.; th North 60 ft. along said East line ot Harmony Drive; th East 110 ft. along the South side of channel to Gun Lake; th South 60 ft.; th West 110 Feet to the place of beginning topether with a right to place a dock in said channel and rights of ingress and egress tnerein to Gun Lake. Orangeville Twp. Sec. 6 T2N, R10W. Hastings Soccer Club Supplementary Tryouts!!! Notice is hereby given that lhe Barry County PlanninsyZonmg Commssron wfl conduct a put*: hearing on October 28. 1996 st 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Courts 4 Law Buikng at 220 W Court St. Hastings. Michigan The subject of toe pubic hearing wfl bo too consideration of too foiowtog amendr nf to the 1976 Berry County Zoning Ordinance, as amende^. MAP CHANGE-A-3-96 Request to rezone property In Sec. 22. Johnstown Township (see attached mop) A parcel of land in the SW 1/4 ol Sec. 22. UN. R8W. Johnstown Twp., described as: Beginning at a point in the center ol Hwy. Id37. distant W 220 IL rectangular measure­ ment from he W lino of said Section, and running th N 534.45 ft. paraM wfth said W 1/8 Inr, to W 368.38 ft. at right angles thereto; th S 296.49 fl paralei with FROM AR TO C-1 (Returned to participants not making a team) Checks or money orders (no cash) payable to: Hastings Soccer Chib $45 total for Spring Season (includes $20 tryout fee) Copy of Birth Certificate 1 ’ x 1' Picture Social Security Nirnber Ball. Cleats &, Shinguards Parents: Parents must sign a release form before players can try out. Players: Players must live in the Hastings Area SdK»l District. Times: Heetster 8/1/84-7/31/86 8/1/83-7/31/84 8/1/82-7/31/83 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS center ol Hwy. M-37; to S 57 degrees 08* 20" East 438.55 ft. along said Hwy. to the place of beginning. Containing 331 acres, more or less. (See outfined area on map.) When: November 2. 1996 Where: Tyden Park $20 Tryout Fee BoysU12 UI3 UI4 _____________________________________________________ 9:30 930 9:30 10:00 1000 1040 Girts UI3 8/1/84-7/31/86 11:30 12.00 8/1/82-7/31/84 11:30 U14 1200 ‘For scholarship Information contact Vicki Butler at 945-3259. Twp.. Barry County. Mchigan. All of the above mentioned property « located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on lhe pro­ posed amendments, either verbally or in writing, wit be given tie opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned tme and place. FROM C-2 TO RL-1 This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Orangeville Twp.. of Barry County. Michigan. The above named ordinance becomes effective November 4. 1996. tollowing the approval from the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services Copies of this ordinance is available tor pur­ chase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed between 12-1 pm). Monday thru Friday Please call 948-4830 for further information Date October 21, 1996 The Carty ol Barry «■ provklo necessary auxiary aids and ear- dsaMties at the meeitoghearing upon ten (10) days notice io toe Carty ol Barry* InMuais wito dbabMee rtquring audtary *d> or services shoUd contact tie County of Bany by writing or ofltog toe lolowing: Mkhaei Brown. County Adrrinistnitor, 220 W. Stale Street. Hastings. Wctwgan 49056 - (616) 946-4691. The proposed amendment ol the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W State St.. Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please cal the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. James L. Bailey. Chairperson Barry County Board ol Commissioners Nancy L Boersma. Barry County Clerk Nancy L Boersma. Barry County Clerk �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24,1996 Four soccer teams still in hunt for district title Hastings' Evan Winkler (18) sends a boot towards the Middleville goal during Monday's district soccer game. Mond.-.y's district soccer game between Hastings and Middleville had all the feel of a championship contest. Two good teams, two different styles and many crucial plays that helped to dictate which team would win and which team would not. With an unusuai first-half goal and a second tally that came with less than a minute to play in the game, the Saxons road home with the 2-0 triumph. For Middleville, a team that went 13-4-1 during the regular season, the defeat was tough to swallow. For Hastings, a squad that now has an overall record of 13-5, a second round district matchup with Wayland was lhe next goal The Saxons played the Wildcats Wednesday night at Caledonia High with the winner advancing to Friday's championship game. Sam Stafford's goal at 34 minutes gave Hastings a 1-0 advantage over Middleville on Monday The way the goal was scored had two varying tales Stafford said the ball went into lhe goal when the Middleville goalkeeper (Chris Niles) juggled a chance to make the save. ----- NOTICE ----GENERAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1996. The Polls will be open from 7M a.m. until 8flC p.m. Voting Precincts - Barry County, Michigan 80M Ttatar Rota. o» M-M at tauyria Conta. Botavuo TwraNpHta ORANGE VLLETOWNSHF 6912 S. Barter Road VBago of OrangodBo Township Hal 664-4522 —LTtaOM TOWNSHT TOC. MAA-1S 6424 Stator Rota Hotang, (M-37 Soutti) Towmhip Ha' 948-2022 10155 Norris Road. Dalton Township Hal 623-2664 “The goalie fumbled it and I just tapped it in." Stafford explained. Middleville Coach Steve Evans said that Niles had a slightly different version of the p!ay. "Our keeper said that he had possession and that it was taken away from him." Coach Evans said. None-the-less, Stafford s 13th goal of lhe season counted and Hastings had the advantage. Hastings' Coach Doug Mepham said Stafford's goal was typical of his importance throughout the season. "He's aggressive." Mepham said. The second Hastings' score came with time running out. It was Bailey's 11th of the year and. for all purposes, it took the last wind out of the Trojans* sail. Middleville had some golden scoring chances, especially during the game's final minutes. David Botwinski had a scoring opportunity with eight minutes to play. Scott Evans' pass to Jason Klinge with four minutes left also gave Middleville hope to tie the game and send it to overtime. Middleville actually out-shot Hastings in the Barry County battle 21-18. but cjuld not find the means necessary to score on Saxon goalkeeper Mark Arens. "He’s so tall that they (Middleville) kept shooting at him high." Mepham said. "But. Mark was right there." Yellow cards carpeted lhe field often in the second half, but neither team used the penalties to an advantage. "For a lot of the opportunities that we had. we just didn't get many good shots." Coach Evans said. 11351 Undsay Road. Plainwell Pins Lake Fire Department 623-5101 RlHLANJLGHAlHEaiQWNSHlE 2461 Heath Road. Hastings Townehip Hal 948-2194 gabljohummshc THQflHAPPLgTWP.PBgCtafl Old Welcome School 85 Welcome Road, Hastings 945-5990 3685 Bender Road. Middtovae Tbomappie-Kalogg High School 795-3394 THQflNAPPkg TWP. PflgC. g CASTLETONTOWNSMP 915 Read Stool. NaohdBo Tbematap Hal (517) 852 9479 200 E. Main. MttteRo Township Hal 795-7202 WOOPLAMPTOOTfiMf PREC. flULlfl MASTMQSQiAfnERTQWNflHE ? 156 S Main Street Woortand Fire Station & Township Hal. 367-4915 885 River Road. Hastings Ibwnahip Hal. 948-9690 YANKEE SPRIGS TOWMSHg 284 N. Briggs Road, MiddtovMe Township Hal 795-9091 HQPETQWNSHf. PREC-fl 12 5463 South Wai Lake Road. M-43 Hastings - Township Hal, 9482464 CffY OP HASTWGS WARD 91 519 E. Grant Strset Hastings Northeastern School WARD 92 1300 South East St. Hastings Southeastern School WARD 93 232 West Grand St. Hastings Junior High School - Gym WARD 94 232 West Grand St. Hastings Junior High School - Gym Evert Manehum - City Clark - 945-2468 BYINQ T0WfiHr.PflgC.fi 112 State Street Freeport VBtago Hal 795-5330 KYUGTOWNSHF. PREC. g come rot Woodschool Road & Wing Road rias jngs ■ irvmg i ownsnip tian JOHNSTON TPWNSHtP 13555 Bedford Road. M 37 Township HaAFke Staaon 721-9905 MAPLE GROYETQWNSHP 721 Durkee St. NashvMe Tbwnshw Hal 852-0872 Trojan David Botwinski (19) moves past two Saxon defenders In Monday's firstround distrist matchup at Middleville. SOFTBALL SCORES YMCA of Barry Count? Hafllap Youth Council Hating* Cued Softball Mannings W/L Okie Towne Tavern f3................................... 7-1 Hastings Mutual........... ................................... .5-3 Jarman Construction........................................ 5-3 For the purpose of electing the following officers: President and Vice President of the United States, U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress, State Representative. State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University, Justice of the Supremem Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals. Judge ot the Circuit Court, County: Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk. Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Drain Commissioner, and County Commissioners. Township: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustees and any additional officers that may be on the ballot. Also to vote on the following proposals: Statewide: Proposal A: An act to amend certain section of Michigan's Bingo act. Proposal B:To establish qualifications for judicial offices. Porposal C: Michigan veterans trust fund proposal, Proposal D: To limit bear hunting season and certain prohibitions, Proposal E: To permit casino gaming in qualified cities. Proposal G: Regarding managment of Michigan's Wildlife population. County: Tax limitations proposal. Barry Township Proposal: See notice elsewhere in paper. Electors who wish to receive an absentee ballot may submit an application until 2 p.m. November 2, 1996. Electors qualified to obtain an absentee ballot may vote in person in the Clerk’s office up to 4 pm. on November 4, 1996. Notice Is hereby given that tho lorry County Plonning/Zonlng Commission will conduct o public hoorIng on Octabar 2B. 19B* at 7:30 p.m. in tha Com­ munity Room. Courts 8 low Building ot 220 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan. The following Sections of tha 197* Barry County Zoning Ordinance. os amended. will be considered for amendment: OfH4 4 MS i fit ASSYRIA TWP. CLERK 10570 M66 Nuhvta. Ml 40073 Phon. (616) 756-3410 NO. lot — Lino Roar: ...Add — In tho cose of waterfront lots, tho lot line adjacent to the street right of way with tho narrowest frontage. WW MA DANIELS CARLTON TYfF. CLERK 85 Welcome Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-5990 .nmuuoww CASILLTQNIWR. CLERK 915 Reed St Nashv«e. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-9193 (Home) (517)852-9479 (Office) BONNIE L. CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS. CHARIERDYECLERK 885 River Road Hasttnos. Mi 49058 Phone (616)'948-9690 (Office) (616) 945-3291 (Home) Lakewood 5 Godwin Heights 1 John Wait tallied 2 goals and Josh Byler. Chad Rairigh and Anthony Kauffman each added I goal to the Lakewood scoring column. Godwin Heights' lone goal came on a penalty kick. Lakewood had 29 shots to Godwin's 9. Vikings' Jason Constantine was the winning goalkeeper. PRAWEYLLE TWP. PflgC. g BARRY TCWNSHP PREC. f2A 12B 155 East Orchard Street. Delton Township Hal DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY IWK£LEfiK 155 E. Orchard St Deton. Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623-5171 opportunities,' Coach Evans said "Hastings has a good defense (and) the refs called it tight." In other district action on Monday. Wayland beat Delton 1-0, Lakewood won over Godwin Heights 5-1 and Caledonia nipped South Christian 2-1. Caledonia also played Lakewood Wednesday in second round action. Caledonia 2 So. Christian 1 The Fighting Scots received goals from Phil Licari and Adam Sobczak in their win over a O-K Gold foe. The regular season came to a close when lighting struck a game last Thursday that South was leading Caledonia 2-1. The game was called and South was declared the winners. On Monday, the game played a different tune. PflAMYUI TWP. PREC. tl ■ARRY TOWMSMP TOC. 41 KMtogg School Road. Hcfcory Comers Are Station BALTWQfft TWP. CLERK 4205 Davidson Rd. Hastings. Ml 49056 Phone (616) 945-9304 Mepham said his defense improved as the game went along and the second half defensive performance was "much better" than it was in the first. "The best way to beat a gcxxl offense is to have a good defense." Mepham said. "We just didn't get very many good HQPETYYR CLERK 5463 S . Wal Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49056 Phone (616) 945-5722 (Home) (616) 948-2464 (Office) EMILY HARRSQN IRVING TWP. CLERK 6925 Parmatee Rd Middtovffie. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9915 PRAMEYLLE TWP. CLERK 10155 S. Norris Rd. Deton, Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623-2664 BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TWP, CLERK 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings. Ml 49056 Phone (616) 948-2194 DQHNAKEHXQN EVERL MANSHUM HASTINGS CITY CLERK 102 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-2468 TMQRNAPPLE TWP. CLERK 200EM«nSt Middtovae. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-7202 JUHLQQSIEB JOHNSTOWN TWF. CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd Downing. Ml 49050 Phone (616)721-9905 WOODLAND TWP. CLERK 156 S Main St Woodland. Ml 48897 Phone (616) 367-4094 SUSANK. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP. CLERK 9652 Evart Rd Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-1859 DARLENE HARPER ORANQFYLLETWPCLERK 11031 Wtowood Rd Shefoyvrte. Ml 49344 Phone (616)672-7149 CHERYL ALLEN LEGAL NOTICE Rewrite outtro test of tirttau 4-2< and Sec^D) fliffiia 4^6 - Lots Hastes Water Frontage In oil coses whore a lol has waler frontage, the front lot lino shall bo tho boundary lino of the lot immediately opposite to the street right of way with tho narrowest frontage, and the roar lot lino shall bo adjacent to tho street right of woy with tho narrowest frontage. In no cose, except os specified In tho NR and Ot zoning districts, no structure oc fence shall bo allowed to bo con­ structed In the setback area that would restrict tho view of tho occupants of tho dwellings on the odjo- C.1 Front yard — There shall not bo a front yard of loss than 35 foot, except os regulated in Section ^N^CSPmSsTWP. CLERK 284 N. Briggs Rd Mddievae Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9091 Okie Towne Tavern fl................................... 4-4 Law A Disorder................................................2-6 Olde Towne Tavern f2....................................1-7 Game Results Tuesday, Oct. 22: Jarman Construction 9. Hastings Mutual 6; Olde Towne Tavern f3 18, Okie Towne Tavern fl 3; Olde Towne Tavern f2 7, Law A Dmxdcr 0. C.1 Front yard — There shall not be o front yard of less thon X foot, except os regulated In Section Lots of record that ore nonconforming because of a lack of the required number of acres, minimum number oi square foot, or other dimen­ sional criterion shall be allowed to be built upon, provided that: A) Tho tot was legally established by recorded deed, land contract, recorded survey, or other logoi document nrfor dO’e ol this B) At toast fifty (50) percent of tho side and roar yard roquiromonts con bo mot. but In no cose shall o sidoyord for a dwelling or accessory dwelling structure bo loss than she (6) foot. _ 1) Tho sideyard requirement shall bo determin­ ed as a ratio of tho non-conforming criteria versus a conforming tot. Tho same ratio will bo a multiplier of tho conforming sidoyord requirement. C) On lots not having water frontage, tho front yard requirement shall bo os specified in tho zon­ ing district, except whore an established setback of buildings has boon determined. Tho exact set­ back shall bo determined. In each case, by the zon­ ing administrator following a site Inspection of the property and any buildings on either side within 300 foot; however, tho minimum front yard set­ back shall bo 10 foot. D) An adequate potable water supply and pro­ per safe sewage disposal facilities can bo provided In accordance with tho requirements of the BarryEaton District Health Deportment. E) A stoked survey shall be submitted for tho site plan Indicating tho placement of oil proposed structures Including tho well and septic system in order to ascertain zoning compliance. F) If two or more tots that ore nonconforming. tactadb« ptatted tota, have continuous frontage ond ore under single ownership, said tots shall not bo used for residential purposes unless they ore combined to comply with the specified tot size re­ quirements of tho Barry County Zoning Ordinance. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or In writing, will be given tho opportunity to bo hoard ot tho above mentioned time and ploco. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered at tho mooting, to In­ dividuals with disabilities ot tho mooting/hearing upon fen (10) days notko to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary olds or services sltould contact tho County of Barry by writing or coll tho following: Michael Brawn. County of Administrator. 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49056. (614) 94B-4B91. Tho proposed amendments of tho Barry County Zoning Ordinance ore available lor public inspec­ tion at tho Bony County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hostings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please coll tho Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (10/3610-24) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 24, 1996 — Page 15 Bowling SCORES: Senior Citizens Colvin 19-9; Otis 17-11; Ruempel 17-11; Snyder 16-12; Nash 15*4*12to; Jerick 15-13; Friend 15-13; Brodock 14-14; Schlachter 14-14; Hall 14-14; Vrogindewey 13-15; Woodmansee 13-15; Moucoulis 12-16; Lethcoe 11-17; Brewer 9to-18to; Richardson 9-19. Good Games and Series Ladies — L Johnson 148; G. Otis 199-507; D. Bums 154-426; M Dull 155-412; B Johnson 211-515; M Matson 191-484; G Baker 165-434; S Sebastian 193-589 Good Gaines and Series Men — L. Beduhn 212-569; R. Mason 193-496; D. Hall 188-518; W Birman 194-486; R. Adgate 163; G. Youngs 128-373; W Brodock 183-507; B. Terry 191-533; J. Dull 170-438; F. Colvin 164; W Myers 174; R Wieland 196-521; A Brewer 150-403; J Kasky 179-504 Recreation 43 Crystal Clear Water 20. Barry Automotive and Freeport Elevator 15 and Fairchild Oil and Carton Center Excavating 14 Good Series and Games - R Wieland 530; D McC lurkin 530-206; D Lambert 530-206 Wednesday P.M. Eye and Ent Specialists 23-5; H & S Machine 21-7; Mills Landing 17-11; Misfits 16-12; Nash Chiropractic 15-13; Mace's Ph. 14to-13to; Hair Care Center 13to-14to; Lifestyles 13-15; F.H. Parties 12-16; Valley , Realty 11-17; Varney’s Stables 10-18; Vacant 2-26. High Games and Series — B. Norris 199-527; S. Sanborn 212-512; K Sutfin 173-503; B Hathaway 181-502; S Penn­ ington 170-482; E. Ulrich 164-452; P. Frederickson 155-461; C. Parsons 165-459; B. Estep 164-430. E Moore 149-424; N. Varney 159-457; M. Brimmer 167-432; B. Miner 158-414; F. Ginbach 175-445; J. George 163-404; D. Brewer 147-381; S. t-Vandenberg 232; C Pruden 175; D. Seebcr i!66; B Blakely 163; N Halifax 148; M. Snow 145; L. Johnson 125; L. Barnum 193. Bowlerettes £ Dorothy's Hair Styling 15-9; Cartton ’Center Excavating 12-12; Bennett Industries 12-12; Hecker Insurance 11-13; Kent Oil 11-13; DJ. Electric 11-13. Good Games and Series — D. Coenen 100-289; P. Britten 131-363; L. Bahs 176; M Garber 176-412; K. Fowler 171; E. Ulrich 181; B. Hathaway 199-514; S. Merrill 193-486; J. Gardner 152-349; L Pettengill 149-403; J. Elliston 156423; B. Blakely 178-496; L. Elliston 205-565. Saturday Majors Mary Jane 11-1; Ray James Electric 8-4; 6 to-5%; Alley C«tt 6-6; God’s^wIre^TaJn 66; No Pro 66; Three B's 4-8; A.T.T.B. 2-10; Los Lobos 2-10. Boys High Games and Series — S. Parish 233-631; E. Hammond 176-492; C. Sanborn 165-470 Boys Good Games - J. James 165; K. Hammond 176. Giris High Games and Series — J. Jacobs 96-262; A. Rose 88-229 Girts Good Games - A Barton 83; W. Miller 91. Monday Mixers Kelleys Keglers 22-6; Deweys Auto Body 20-8; The Green Chicks 18-10; Girrbachs I4to-13to; Three Pomes Tack 14-14; Michelob 14-14; Rowdie Giris 14-14; Hart zier Tours 11 to-16to; Brians Tire 11-17; TM Lassies 11-17; Mr Bruces 9-19; Hastings Bowl 9-19. Good Games and Series — M. Matson 171-460; V. Carr 202-521; S. Smith 166-458; D. Gross 168-403; E Johnson 165-485; S. Nevins 179-459. Shirlcc V. 186-551; C. Godbey 160476; K. Winick 162-471; R. Pitts 148; S Sebastian 199; S. Norris 17.6; Stacey V. 160; B. Johnson 184; N. Pomeroy 170; J. Vandenberge 158; J. Wiggins 186; M. Hutchings 170; G. Cochran 169. Sunday Night Mixed Rednecks 226. Short N Sweet 20-8; Thunder Alley 19-9; B.S.ers 18-10; Begin­ ners Plus l7to-IOto. D&N Mortgage 16-12; Diehard* I4to-I3to; S&S I4to-I3to; Runarounds 14-14. 2x4 14-14; Q&B Associates 13 to-14 to; Fearsome 4 13-15; Tasmaniacs 13-15; Bowling Buddies 1046-1744. Danger Zone 10-18; Get Along Gang 10-18; Friends 7-21. Women’s High Games & Series — D. VanCampcn 178. 500; K. Conley 180. 480; L Falconer. 161. 471; D. Seebcr. 160. 449; E Hammontrec 155, 455; L. Beyer. 161. 445; D A. Snyder 146, 429; C. Wilcox 142. 410; S. Craven 158. 399; D Snyder 193; N. Lambert 189; K. Sutfin 187; N. Taylor 170; B James 138. Men’s High Games & Series — J. Barnum 267. 683; K Hammontree 213. 553; K. Lambeth 203. 522; B. Falconer 202. 540; J. Eye 198. 509; B Hubbell 178. 508; J Jiles 166. 488; V Dczess 224. 468; J. Bartimus 222; M Snyder 198; R Snyder 194; C. Mar­ tin 192; J Smith 188; D Wordell 181; R Bowman 180; J. Davis. D. Seebcr 167. Moose Mixed Heads Out 19 to; 4 R s 1944; 9 and a Wiggle 1844; Odd Balls 18; Late Comers 1746; Special K’» 17; Working On It 17; 3 Ponies 16; Sears Service 16; Get Lucky 1544; Gutter Gang 15; Ten Pins 14; Rocky 4 13; Big O's 1144; Gillons 10. Ramblers 944; Four Stars 444; Roscos 3. Mens High Games and Series — D. Sears 203-546; R. Hikienbrand 180-506; W Lydy 193-571; J. Barnum 247615; B. Ripley 195-535; F Willits 171-417; T. Lewis 166-482; C. Purdum Sr. 279678; M. Lydy 190-503; T. Rainwater 172-507; D. Wilts 126-362; B. Keeler 179-525; S Sambord 176-521; D Tinkler 162-444; T. Ramey 172-487; B Heath 200-578. Mem Good Games — E Keeler 212; B. Madden 202; A. Taylor 209; K Bushee 207; R. Fayes 202; J. Service 179; R. Robbins 175; W. Brodock 175; W. Gillons 160 Womens High Games and Series — S. Hilden brand 174-455; L. Barnum 210-527; Shirlcc V. 207-587; S. Tinkler 155-420; R. Lydy 185-504; S. Keillor 138-384; B. Roush 172-496; P. Ramey 160-457. Womens Good Games — S. Keeler 188; M. Wilts 163; D. Service 159; B. Faul 181; O. Gillons 174; S. McKee 213; P Arends 175; M Sears 154; R Bnimmel 159. Charissa Shaw has earned all-conference status by virtue of her finish at lhe O-K White league race on Monday at Johnson Park. Shaw finished fourth in the race with a time of 20:57 to lead all Saxon runners. Hastings girls finished seventh as did the boys team. Zeeland won the boys race and Hudsonville took the girts title. Other finishes for Hastings' girls included Knstcn Schlachter (31st, 23:18) and Katie Wood (38th, 23:55). Wood’s time was her best of the season Tim Rounds was the first finisher for lhe Hastings' boys with a 15th place. 17:52. Other finishes for Hastings' boys included Ryan Rude (34th. 18:47), Rob Dixon (37th. 18:56) and Devan Endres (38th. 19:00). Both Rounds' and Endres' times were season bests Versus FHC Tim Rounds finished second and Knstcn Schlachter took sixth in a cross country dual with Forest Hills Central last Wednesday. Hastings' boys lost 19-36. while the Lady Saxons fell by a 15-51 score. Rounds ran the course in 18:05, two seconds behind Forest Hills Central's Rob Long. Ryan Willard was seventh in 18:57, Michael McKeough eighth in 19:21 and Rob Dixon ended up ninth in 19:26. Schlachter sixth place performance came in 23:04. Katie Wood was 11 th in 24:09 and Beth Arnott crossed the finish line 15th in 27:02. The O-K Conference was held Monday at Johnson Park. Lions ready for regional* Maple Valley's cross country team began its quest for post-season accolades recently with a league invitational and a stop al the Lansing Invitational. The Lady Lions won the SMAA jamboree on Oct. 15 scoring 23 points. Second place Bellevue tallied 42 points. Heidi Eberly was first in that race in 21:19. Cassady Murphy second in 21:38. Dawn VanderVlucht third in 21:44, Nicole Wilson seventh in 22:35 and Andrea Mace 10th in 23:27. Maple Valley’s boys team finished fourth with 98 points. Ben Covert was the team's top finisher, taking a fifth place in 18:45. At the Greater Lansing Cross Country Invitational on Oct. 12 the Lady Lions were fourth out of 34 teams with 194 points. First place Okemos scored 93 points. Eberly crossed the finish line 13th in 20:11, Wilson was 27th in 20:33. VanderVlucht ended up 38th in 20:53 and Murphy placed 45th in 21.03. Maple Valley's boys had 883 points and Covert was 85th in 17:43. Return visit likely for Delton golf term Delton's golf team, competing in its first Slate tournament, finished 20th in the Class B field at last weekends competition at the Emerald of Maple Creek. Coach Kent Enyart's Panthers had a Fnday total of 358 and did not advance to the second day of the tournament Marshall ended up as the Class B champion and Gull Lake finished fifth. For Delton. Scott Hovanec carded an 81. Don Heckman a 93. Mike Kammeraad scored a 92, Marv Cook had a 94 and Kyle Kwasny carded a 95. Out of the Panthers top five. Kwasny is a freshman. Kammeraad a sophomore and Hovanec is a junior. "We have three real solid players coming back." Enyart said. With steady rain the night before and cold temperatures the day of the event, golfing conditions were not ideal. But. Enyan said his team made the most of the experience and look for continued success in the fall of ’97. "I'm pretty proud of it." Enyart said. Volleyball SCORES Hastings YMCA Co-Ed Volleyball Team W-L TVC.................................................................... 24-0 Bennett Industries........................................... 24-3 Dig It................................................................ 14-10 Hastings Manufacturing............................. 13-14 FlexFab............................................................10-17 Burkey Sales and Service........... ................. 4-20 Hwrings Sanitary.............. ............................ 1-26 YMCA Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Women’s Volleyball League A League W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle..................................... 24-0 CJ Properties........... ........................................ 18-3 Leafwood Lumber.......................................... 17-7 ICS Travel.......................................................10-14 McConnels Drill Team..................................9-12 Hastings Burial Vault..................................... 2-22 Mainstreet Savings Bank............................... 1-23 Tuesday Mixed Mostetler Graphics 19-9; Pin Seekers 19-9; Hastings Bowlers 18-10; Consumers Concrete 16-12; Flexfab 14-14; Advanced Commercial Printing 13-15; Woodmansee Sawmill 13-15; Lockshop 13-15; Viking 10-18; Bye 5-23. Mens High Games & Series L. Burch 168; S. Hyde 188; M. Christensen 144rMpM»y 22>5M;G. Heard 213; D. Blakely 232601; M. Kuhlman 174. Womens High Games & Series K. Kuhlman 158; D. Slovinski 161-406; G. Buchanan 187-482. B League Ray James Electric............................ ,.27-0 Gooricnnugh GoddiaSi •. ££WT28N...i.)6-1l Tope/Gilbert PLC.........................................15-12 Ranger Tool and Die....................................12 -15 Title Office..................................................... 11-13 Woodmanse Sawmill... ............................... 11-16 Snider Satellites............................................. 11-16 Backe Construction....................................... 10-17 FlexFab..............................................................7-20 EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! LOANS BY PHONE Maple Valley’s Nicole Wilson has just been one reason for the Lady Lions' running success in 1996. (Photo provided) GAnnive/tsa/ty Mom & Dad Allie & Marion Smith Nov. 1, 1996 With Love, Your Children & Families A card shower is requested. /.Hl M tapME 141$4574430 RM* 140MO-2221 B Carnival Sfappy 55tl» Thursday A.M. Le Harves 22-10; Valley Realty 21-11; Question Marks 21-11; Leftovers 19-13; Bodeys I5to-I6to; Hastings Bowl 15-17; Varneys I4to-17to; Lucky Shots 13-19; Early ■Birds 11-13; Hummers 7-25. Good Games and Series — S. Sebastian 192-555; L. Bahs 163-477; I. Ruthruff 171450; S. Lambert 179-444; P. Godbey 158442; A. Boniface 137-391; M. Bell 137-372; J. Piper 146-370; B Bodo 132-330; F. Ruthruff 166; C. Stuart 164. B Sexton 160; L. Jackson 158; B. Norris 152; S. Salazar 148; B Estep 147; O Gillons 142; D. Collier 134; M. Steinbrecher 130; S. Musser 124; K. Walker 113. Fall Specials 1 ’ As Low As.... 7 Days Western Caribbean Cruise........... $14925 $31400 . 10 & 11 Days Panama Canal Cruise........ $/l/|900 3 & 4 Days Mexico or Caribbean Cruise Carnival's Newest, Biggest, Greatest! Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Glaucoma Tuesday Trios Laie Bloomers 4-0; 3 Pome* Tack 4-0; B & L Duffs 4-0; Tax Devils 04; Becky's Main Si. 04; Trouble Ol; Mills Landing 1-3; Day by Day 04 Thursday Angels Melaluca Inc 21-11; Styles-R-Us 2012; Riverside Ccmeten I8to-13to; Red-Dog ettes 18-14; NAPA GIRLS 18-14; Mill s Lan­ ding 18-14; Hastings Bowl 16-16; Outboard Inn 15-17; Edward D. Jones 13-19; Mucher-T 13-19, Nashville Chiro 12-20; AA1 Bunny Bunch 9to-22to. Good Games & Series — (). Bartimus 203. 543; P. Olmstead 187; B Cuddahee 180; M Eaton 156; A Chaffee 144. 385; C Guernsey 168; G Loftus 180. O Snider 179. 472; B Moody 202; J Gasper 202, 527; S. Sanborn 169. 476; O Seebcr 161; S Varney 157; S Gnnage 211. L. Potter 162. 448. O Fcldkamp 148; P VanOosI 141, 381; C McGinn 145. 405; C. Curtis 144. 390; M Martin 146 . 407; K. Wtmck 165; D McCollum 214. 527; G. Soya 167; S. Rose 162; J. Lewis 163; S. Dunn 194; B Faul 172; P Fisher 202. Shaw is all O-K White for Saxon harriers _ _ I Kimberly J. Norris, M.D., board certified oph- I I thalmologist.will give a presentation on Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Glaucoma on I Thursday, November 7, from 7-8p.m. in the Con­ I ference Center at Pennock Hospital. Glaucoma is I the leading cause of irreversible vision loss, often | "silently" stealing vision without any recognizable I symptoms. Fortunately, it can most often be treated effectively using medications, laser treatment, and/ or surgery, especially if detected early. Dr. Norris will discuss the most common types of glaucoma, the methods of diagnosis, and recent advances in treatment, including two new medications and improvements in glaucoma surgery. Dr. Norris ------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOCRCAJCMV AL C1L1SE HEADQl ARTER! Premier Travel will answer questions regarding glaucoma or related topics. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 71M ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- r Moo.-Fri. gJ64; Saiurda* 10-2 Carnival. TBE MOST raraARCRlW USB THE RTMUM. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 24, 1996 COURT NEWS: A 20-year old Delton man was sentenced to 60 to 180 months in prison with credit for one day served after he pleaded no contest to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Mc­ Neill said Kylee C. Dooley, of 10936 E. Shore, had "told story after story about what happened." adding that Dooley had changed his story again in the ptc-scntencing report McNeill said he felt pnson time was ap­ propriate to "hopefully help the victim move past what is a traumatic experience." He added that a request by Dooley s attorney. David Dimmers, for youthful offender status nauseates me." "After he traumatized [the victim] with this act. he chose to drive by her house and wave to the victim as she was in the drive­ way by herself." McNeill concluded. The victim's mother said of Dooley. "He thought he was a man — he was a coward." She added that her daughter "begged him to stop" but Dooley "only bent her farther back” and after he finished, told her "Maybe you'll want it more next time when your friend isn't around." The victim had a friend in the area dunng the attack. The fnend was not harmed. She said her son feels guilty "because he wasn't there to protect his little sister" and she and her husband "feel we've failed our daughter" She told Circuit Judge James Fisher. "Please show our daughter the com­ munity cares about her as a victim." The 15-year old victim told the court she has had daily flashbacks and nightmares since the incident. She also told the court she was a virgin at lhe ;ime of the attack and had been planning to wait until marriage to /•</> Dimmers continued that the victim had not told her parents about the incident for two days and that he had called the police and prosecutor's office about any warrants or in­ dications of arrest and could not gel a re­ sponse for two months "Why wasn't anyone told for a couple of days?" Dimmers asked. He added that Dooley had good grades, ran track, played football and basketball al Del­ ton-Kellogg and had no troubles with teach­ ers. "which shows a lot about his general character," Dimmers said. "1 don't believe sending him to prison is an appropriate response to this situation." Dimmers said. Fisher accused Dooley of attempting to "minimize the prospect of prison" by plead­ ing no contest, adding that if he had been convicted he could have faced 10-25 years in prison. "From the standpoint of the court. I have to consider the sentencing guidelines and I would have to come up with a reason to ex­ ceed them," Fisher said. He said he was con­ sidering the facte that Dooley's charge had been reduced from first degree criminal sex­ ual conduct, that the victim "has had her life tom apart." including thoughts of suicide and being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. "I do not believe the sentencing guidelines accurately considered lhe impact on the ex­ tended family." Fishei said, adding that these are lhe only types of cases where he gets let­ ters from the victim's family. He also said he believed the scoring guidelines for sen­ tencing "underestimate the psychological impact." "1 do feel the defendant has failed to ac­ knowledge what he did,” Fuller said. "This is maybe the day since I've been here. I can't understand bow such a respectable person can do such an act.” FOR SALE: Hand fed cocka liels, 1 love bird, doves A 1 Meyers parrot. 948-2287 In other circuit court business last Thurs­ day have sex. "In my opinion, he deserves the death penalty for what he's done to me. but 1 know that will never happen." the victim con­ cluded. Dimmers told the court. "We do have em­ pathy and feel sorry for the family." but that Dooley had been told the victim was "mak­ ing herself up for him” and that a friend had told him the victim had asked for his picture prior to the attack. He further staled the attack was alleged to have occurred outside, but two people at least 40 feet away heard "no problems or dif­ ficulties." Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 /G <// I stah H ai/hd JUST COMPLETED: Railed ranch wilh living room and dining area, 2 bedrooms and bath, kitchen wilh dishwasher and garbage disposal, garage. Lower level partitioned plus heat and lights for 2 more bedrooms and family room, drains insulted for your second 3-pc bath. An interesting home. In city of Hastings. Very affordable at $76,500. Owner/builder, 948-4224 _____ NEEDED BASS PLAYER for classic rock band, some country. Give me a call 616-948-8153, leave message.______________ \alpmal \ds $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. I 800-426-3026. ext 1400, 24hn.______________________ CABLE/CATV INSTALLER. To 20/hr overtime. Major Co. Training provided. Needed now! 616 949-2424 JOBLINE FEE GARBAGE TRUCK DRIV­ ER. To 14/hr ♦ full benefits. (Dumpster pickup) Training provided. Start no*. 616-949-2424 JOBLINE FEE HOMEWORKERS NEEDED NOW! $120 daily processing mail from your home for Nation­ al Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings. Application 1-617-45^-1918 24 hrs. I hip XX anh d HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply tn person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak SL, Freeport, MI BOE HELP WANTED: Full time Baggage Handler, with benefits. Part cme also available. $6.50 to start, $7.00 after probation. All employees drug lasted. Call Aviation Ground Services at Kent County International Airport. 616-956-0924 IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNI­ TY WITHIN accounting department of Hastings area manufacturing company. Excel­ lent clerical skills and account­ ing experience are necessary. Must be able to pass a drug screen and provide a complete work history at lhe time of appli­ cation. Make your appointment today at Manpower of Hastings. (616) 948-3000 LEGAL SECRETARY/ CLERICAL. To 12/hr. ♦ full benefits. Entry leveL Busy office. Needed now. 616-949-2424 JOBLINE FEE OFFICE MANAGER (BOTTLING CO). To 35,OO(kyr. ♦ benefit pkg. Major Co. Needed now. 616-949 2424 JOBLINE FEE______________ SECURITY OFFICER. To 11/hr. - full benefits. Entry LeveL Non-degreed. Full time. Start now. 616-949-2424 JOBLINE FEE HELP WANTED: Part time Aircraft Interior Cleaners. Night shift 8:30pm- 1:30am. $6.50 to start, $7.00 after probation. All employees drug tested. Call Aviation Ground Services at the Kent County International Airport. 610-9560924 HELP WANTED: Full time B*gg*Se Handler, with benefits. Part time also available. $630 to start, $7.00 after probation. All employees drug tested. Call Aviation Ground Services at Kent County International Airport. 616-956-0924 SUPERVISOR. Experienced Tool Room Supervisor for small job shop, please call for an appointment or send resume to: Everett Engineering Corp., 158 N. Main Street, Woodland. Ml 48897 or 616-367-4612 4 WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948-4094. hat a^t Sale GARAGE SALE: Something for everyone! Heated if weather bid. Thursday and Friday Ckt. 17th and 18th. M-66 Sooth of Assyria to Wolf Rd. and follow signs. 4500 Wing Rd. ( miiiniiilllX \ otitis CONGRATULATIONS: To our son-in-law Rick Krouse, on receiving the Outstanding Young Fire Fighter of Barry County Award. And Io the Hast­ ings Jaycees for putting on a beautiful honors program; Marvin and Sharyoo Wallace. FIRE YOUR LANDLORD, own your heme for less than rent. Move right in one of the 13 furnished model homes. 2,3 & 4 bedroom, no closing costs, as little u 5% down. Yankee Springs Manufactured Home Community and Sales. Close io Gun Lake. Call 795-9700. FLORIDA 1 BEDROOM: Adults only. Florida room and pool from November, December and January. 852-9437 / hank } mt CARD OF THANKS The family of Marvel A. Neeb wish to express our sincere grati­ tude to all the friends, neighbors and relatives for their express­ ions of sympathy, gifts and floral offerings tendered to us in the loss of husband, father and grandfather. A special thanks to Dr. Stuart, Koops Funeral Home, lakeside Grange for the lovely luncheon given, the Lakewood Community Ambu­ lance for all their help and to Rev. George Speas for his comforting words. Mrs. Marvel Neeb, Mr. Mrs. Alan Smith and Family. Mr. & Mrs. Toby Livingston and Family, Mr.A Mrs. Billy Smith _________________ anJ Family hi Xhinmiaiii IN MEMORIAM In memory of Burdette (Mike) Kidder October 28th, 1995 It doesn't seem like a year has past since Jesus called you home. You are with us at all times. You arc loved and missed very much. “When days are sad and lonely. And everything goes wrong. We seem to hear you whisper, Cheer up and carry on" Everytime we see your picture, You smile and seem to say. “Don't ay. I am only sleeping. We'll meet again someday." You bade no one a last farewell, or even said goodbye. You were gone before we knew k And only God knows why. A million limes we’vr missed you. A million times we've cried. If love alone could have saved y°u. You would never have died. In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place. No one else can ever fill. Il broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn't go alone. For part of us went with you. The day God took you home. Love and Missed by, Your wife, Marilyn, Children: Quinton A Teresa, Vickie. Cindy. Valerie, and George A Deb, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren I Wim < Hath tills HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MIKE A NANCY HALLIFAX OCTOBER 24. 1996 FROM ALL OF US Mobil. Hom, v ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, win relocate free if necessary. No payment until Jannary of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. \ mill in \ ANTIQUE SHOW AT THE BARRY EXPO CENTER: November 2nd A 3rd, 2 large buildings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings on M-37 at the Barry County Fairgrounds, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. $2.00 admission. I hi Salt \mmnJii\t 1985 JEEP CHEROKEE 4x4 with plow, $2,000 OBO. 945-5516____________________ 1986 CHEVY CAVALIER Z24 runs good $1,000 OBO. 948-2688____________________ ’99 BRONCO H, 4 wd., 5 speed, $5500 OBO. '90 Acroster. 5 speed, $1500 OBO. *92 Aerostar, automatic, $4500 OBO 623-2311 or 721-9900. FOR SALE: 96 Oldsmobile 88LS, loaded, 11,000 miles. $18,950. 891-0378. Ihtsiiicss Smitts PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, call Steve's Seamless Gutters. 610-795-7189_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TRIM A 'PAPER BY MARUO. Interior painting, wallpapering, and porches. “Full service or sweat equity." 945-9712 or 1-800-270-7294 x0003 I'm Sale BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE LIVING room outfit. Includes sofa, loveseat A chair 2 weeks old! Must sell $275. 1-517-699-4148_____________ BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED with frame A queen size firm Spinc-o-Pedic mattress seL Still in plastic. Cost $700, Must sell! $190. 1-517-676-6414 DAYBED WITH TRUNDLE BED underneath A mattress beautiful while A gold. 1 week old. Cost $600. sacrifice $250 or best offer. 1-517-699-4148 FULL SIZE BED “Brand New" includes Luxury Firm mattress set, deluxe frame and beautiful oak headboard. Sacrifice $150. 1-517-699-2251______________ KING SIZE SEALY Luxury Firm mattress set, 1 month old. Includes frame A beautiful bookcase headboard. Cost $1,400. Sacrifice $350. 1-517-676-6414_____________ STEEL WOOD AND COAL FURNACE: Oil furnace with a gas or oil gun burner, 2 oil tanks, $275. Call 616-698-8137 • Ruth B. Walsh. 34, of 8909 Kraft SE, Caledonia, waived arraignment on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with lhe drowning death of her young son. Adam. A not guilty plea was entered on her be­ half. She was scheduled for a Nov. 21 pre­ trial hearing. • Louis E. Snyder, 33, of the Muskegon Temporary Facility, pleaded no< guilty to three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of committing or procuring an act of gross indecency between a male and female. He was scheduled for a pre-trial conference on Nov. 21. • Joseph L. Flcese, 23. of 17 Barlow Road. Middleville, was scheduled for a Nov. 18 trial on three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct, three counts of sell­ ing or furnishing alcohol to a minor and two counts of distributing obscene material to children. A motion to sever the misdemeanor of­ fenses from the felonies was denied, but a motion to sever offenses committed on sepa­ rate days was granted. • Michael A. Leins, 18, of 2683 Lost Trail Lane, Dowling, pleaded guilty to charges of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Charges of second degree home invasion and unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle were dismissed in exchange. The prosecutor's office also agreed to recommend probation, up to one year in jail and restitution. He was scheduled for sentencing on Nov. 21. • Mark S. Morris, 42. of Charlotte was given five years probation and jail time after pleading no contest to second degree criminal sexual conduct. McNeill told lhe court. "I think the rec­ ommendation is lenient given the circum­ stances." He said the court would be "justi­ fied" in sending Morris to prison. He added that Morris had contacted lhe police and the prosecutor's office after the incident. McNeill said Morris should be aware he faced 10-15 yean in prison if he violated his probation. Morris' attorney, David Kuzava. told the court Morris "has been forthright from the beginning and advised police and the prose­ cutor's office what he has done." He said Morris is "extremely devastated" by his ac­ tions and "recognizes the probation depart­ ment s recommendation is a blessing and that he is on the bripk of a prison term." Fisher told Morris. "This is the type of of- Boy, 13, hurt seriously in car­ bicycle accident A 13-year old Hastings boy has been up­ graded to "serious" in Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a car-bicycle accident Sunday afternoon. Hastings City Police say a preliminary investigation indicates that Anthony W. Veltre was riding west on lhe sidewalk on State Street and attempted to cross Washington Street when he collided with a vehicle being driven by Daniel E. Snowden. 27. of Hast­ ings, who was making a right turn onto Slate Street from Washington Street. Veltre was air lifted to DeVos Children's Hospital at Butterworth in critical condition. He is still in the intensive care unit, but his condition has been upgraded. The accident is still under investigation, but police say alcohol does not appear to fense 1 normally send to prison." He said he was taking into account Morris has taken responsibility and acknowledged his actions were wrong. "That's an important first step in your re­ habilitation." Fisher said. He sentenced Moms to probation and 10 months in jail with credit for 38 days. He also assigned Morris $500 in costs, $500 in fines and a probation oversight fee. He made Morris eligible for community service in lieu of his total fines and costs and ordered him to undergo mental health counseling. • Charles M. Rectenwal. 26. of 804 First St.. Lake Odessa, was given probation and jail time for selling or furnishing alcohol to minors and furnishing tobacco to minors. McNeill said that Rectenwal had 10 prior misdemeanors and thought lhe probation de­ partment's recommendation was appropriate. He asked the court to consider adding condi­ tions of probation prohibiting Rectenwal from contacting the minors or being alone with minors. Rectenwal's attorney, Terry Knoll, said he agreed with lhe pre-sentence report and that "he made a mistake and understands that.” He said Rectenwal is now in alcohol counseling and "doing well in it." Fisher told Rectenwal, "I’d like to impose a sentence that will help you get better. Some people would say I should put you in jail for as long as possible." He sentenced Rectenwal to three yean probation, 60 days in jail wilh credit for four: days, $500 in costs, $1,050 in fines to be: paid al a rate of $50 per month, a probation! oversight fee, community service in lieu of half his fines and costs and substance abuse counseling. He made Rectenwal eligible for work release and included the probation con-: ditions asked for by McNeill. • Michael S. Morford. 42. of Gobles,; waived arraignment on charges of third of-* fense drunk driving and second offense driv-; ing on a suspended, revoked or denied li-! cense. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. He was scheduled for a Nov. 21 pre-trial; hearing. CORRECTION: In a case reported last week about Daniel Hammond. Hammond's attorney, Dave Gilbert, said James Dietzel had stolen the motorcycle Hammond was riding, but both Hammond and Dietzel pleaded guilty only to receiving or concealing stolen property. House trailer ‘total loss’ due to fire A Saturday mom1"; lire resulted in the total loss of a house-trailer on 1572 E. Cloverdale Road. No one was in the home, owned by Dave and Judy Chaddock, at the time of the fire which Hastings Fire Department officials believe to have bean electrical in origin. The fire resulted in $30,000 worth of damage. Delton man held after traffic stop HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Delton man was arrested by Barry County Sheriffs deputies Oct. 18 for resisting and obstructing in connection with a traffic stop for drunk driving. Deputies say they activated overhead lights after Robert O'Connor. 62, turned onto Ashby Road from M-43 without using his turn signal. He then turned into a driveway, again without using a turn signal and deputies saw fresh turf marks in the grass. Deputies said O'Connor sal in the patrol car because it was raining and admitted to having six or seven drinks and that there was a moderate odor of intoxicants. Deputies said after they informed O'Connor he was going to be arrested for drunk driving, he opened the car door and ran away. They said they grabbed O'Connor by his shirt in a field and told him to stop, but O'Connor turned around and drew his fist back. Deputies let go and advised O'Connor he didn't want to do that. They said they caught him again and the same action happened and O’Connor told them he wasn't going to jail again. Deputies said they finally used pepper gas to immobilize O’Connor after he turned and began to come toward them, but he still attempted to resist being handcuffed. O’Connor is scheduled for a preliminary examination Oct. 30 on charges of resisting and obstructing and drunk driving. Gun, pills, taken from residence HOPE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies responded to a breaking and entering Oct. 10 in the 4100 block of West Harrington Road. The home owner said he had left the home around 10 a.m. Oct. 9 and returned around 9 p.m. Oct. 10. He said when he relumed, he found 110 pills of Vicoden stolen, as well as a .32 handgun. The gun was described as a five-shot revolver with a two and a half-inch barrel, with a serial number of NH008281. Deputies said there were no signs of forced entry. Car-dump truck crash injures one HASTINGS — Hastings City Police responded to a car-dump truck Oct. 14 that resulted in minor injuries. Police say Angie M. Patterson, 19, was east bound on W. State Road, east of Glenwood, when she fell asleep on her way home and ran into a parked dump truck. Patterson was treated al Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. She was cited for careless driving. Trespassing complaint being probed HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are investigating an ongoing case of trespassing in the 700 block of South Michigan Avenue. The victim told police on Oct. 14 that for the past two weeks she noticed whenever she came home from work, some items in her apartment have been moved around and on one occasion waler was left running in the bathnxim Other tenants said they have seen a tall, white male, with scruffy blond hair, go into the apartment when the victim is at work. They were asked to contact police if the subject returns. Indecent exposure reported HASTINGS — Hastings City Police responded to an indecent exposure complaint in the 400 block of North Hanover Oct. 17. Police said several children and their mother were walking through lhe First Ward Park while a vehicle was driving near lhe park area. The witnesses said the car slopped near a sign on Hanover and State Road and they saw lhe driver had the seal reclined and was masturbating. One witness said the driver also had a small flashlight he used to illuminate the interior, while others said be was illuminated by nearby street lights. The mother verbally confronted the subject, who drove off west on State Road The witnesses described the vehicle as a smaller red car. similar to an Escort, with no body damage. They were not able to get a license plate number. The witnesses described the male suspect as wearing a black cap or hat. a T-shirt of unknown color, no glasses and having short hair. They did not know if he had a mustache, but did say he did not have a beard. The Police Beat does not publish lhe names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. have been a factor. i � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-10-31.pdf a21bd71b8e817415e12e138a60b6b677 PDF Text Text Area election races profiled State proposals A-G outlined See inside Ban-'- ‘Gio Bowl’ shines in Hastings See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ms: S .. Ml 4sj5e 1853 ANNER Hastings VOLUME 142. NO. 44 THURSDAY. OCTOBER 31. 1996 PRICE W News General election set for Tuesday BrieAl ■ Red Cross pfamt holiday bail Nov. 30 ■ ■ - - ■ Tte Barry County chapter at the Atearicao Red Cron will have in fine •oral holiday ball Saturday manat. Nov. 30. d the Hastings Moose Lodge. Two bands will perform tn alternate sets, starting at 8 pun.. Les Jan which frffl play the big band sound, and Echo, which wiU do oldies rock n roll. Socialising will begin at 7 pan. Bon dtaaovres will be available and there wiB be drawings for door prises. Tickets are S10 each and can be panbaaed at the Hastrags Ana Chanter of Commerce, any Red Cron board member or the Music Center. There roll be no smoking at the The general election will be held Tuesday Nov. 5, in numerous sites around the county, and the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. t Perhaps the most interest is focused on the high visibility races, such as the presidential, contest between Democrat Bill Clinton and Republican Bob Dole and the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Carl Levin and Re­ publican Ronna Romney. But there are a number of ocher positions to be decided, in­ cluding congress, state representative, county board of commissioners, township offices, judgeships, state board of education and board of governors or regents for three Michigan public universities. There also will be ballot propositions. There are six state-wide ballot proposals, la­ beled A. B. C. D. E and G. And there is one county-wide proposal for a fixed millage al­ location. Today's edition of the Banner has a run­ down on county board, state representative and congressional races and on the county and state ballot proposals. There will be no coverage of office holders who arc running unopposed. There are no elections this year for governor or state sena­ tor. Included on the list of area officials run­ ning without opposition arc James Bailey. John Barnett. Sandy James. Tim Burd and Rod Goebel on the Barry County Board of Commissioners*. County Clerk Nancy Bocrsma, Treasurer Sue VandeCar. Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer. Register of Deeds Sandy Schondclmayer. Sheriff Steve DeBoer and Prosecutor Dale Crowley. There are races for three seats on the County Board and contests in all three con­ gressional districts. Most of the candidates for township of­ fices are running unopposed, but there are a few races that will be summarized inside to­ day's Banner. Where to Vote... Assyria Township — 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 at Assyria Center Township Hall. Baltimore Township - Free 41-A & IB. 6424 Bedford Road. Hastings. M-37 South. Township Hall, phone 948-2022 Barry Township — Precinct No. 2A A 2B, 155 East Orchard Street. Delton. Township Hall Cartton Township — Old Welcome School building. 85 Welcome Road. Hastings, 945-5990. Castleton Township — 915 Reed Street, Nashville Township Hall, 852-9479. Hastings Charter Township — 885 River Road. New Township Hall, 948-9690 Hope Township — Prec. No. 1 A 2, 5463 South Wall Lake Road. M-43 South. Township Hall. 948-2464 Irving Township — Precinct No. 1. 112 State St., Freeport Village Hall, 765-5330. Precinct No. 2. comer of Woodschool Road and Wing Road, Hastings. Township Ha11 Johnstown Township — 13555 Bedford Road, Dowling. M-37 South. Township HalVFire Station. 721-9905. Maple Grove Township — 721 Durkee St., Nashville. Township Hall, 852-0872 Orangeville Township — 6912 S. Boulter Road in Orangeville, Township Hall. 664-4522. Prairieville Township — Precinct No. I, 10115 Norris Road. Delton, Township Hall. 623-2664. Precinct No 2. 11351 Lindsay Road. Plainwell. Pine Lake Fire Department. 623-5101. Rutland Charter Township. There trill be several 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Township Hall. 948-2194. Thomapple Township — Precinct No. 1, 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. 795-3394. Precinct No. 2, 200 E. Main, Middleville, Township Hall. 795-7202. Woodland Township — 156 South Main, Woodland, Fire Staric.. & Tt—nship Hall. 367-4915. .hflife ■ ’ special ‘•fteHo.«3 0L invites people to Stop 4:30 aad 7 p.m. Yankee Springs Township — 284 North Briggs Road. Middleville, Township Hall. 795-9091. Hastings City — Ward No. I, Northeastern School. 519 East Grant St.; Ward No. 2. Southeastern School. 1300 South East St.. Wards Nos. 3 and4. Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand St. 945-2468. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the day of tte election. will be by Free dotehouu also will be available Historic house moves... teary coatutnes are welooane aad tte thaom far the party is ’space ’ A ■Monster Mash’ alternative pasty ■a be held from 6 to 8 pm. today al tte Middleville United Methottet Phil Jonassen Struclural Movers ol Walkerville. Mich, removed the Tredinnick House Tuesday from its location on the still under construction Pennock Hospital parking lot on West Green Street. The house, owned by Jim and Jacqueline Gibbon, was moved to a new site on David Drive in the Cook Addition. Court overturns Hastings Mfg. MNtia rep to tadk at next 1st Friday Thomas R. Wayne, citizen advocate, activist and television and radio spokesman for militia-style otgastirariotis. will be guest speaker M tte next First Friday program al noon Nov. 1 at the Thomas Jefferson Hail in Iteteg*. Wayne, who lives in Augusta, says that after 20 years working part-time to being the U.S. government aad statea back to the constitution, his pen-ume bobby has turned into a fail-tian passion. He has devoted his efforts to tte American Reform Movemem aad tea filed a Michigan Petition de Trait and Command io Show Cause against tbc state. Wayne is a published author and has been a frequent guest on radio and television talk shows He says he aabsts the support of his fellow citueaa m tte effort to restore America. Wayne is -asi president of the Michigan Sign Association and spokesman for Americans for Responsible Media, a Chicago-based trade secrets theft verdict by Mary Warner Staff Writer Two men convicted of attempting to sell Hastings Manufacturing trade secrets may be facing life again without being convicted felons, if a Michigan Court of Appeals ruling overturning their convictions is not contested The ruling, handed down last Friday, stated that the men could not be re-tried for the offense for which they were convicted. Thus, if the Barry County prosecutor decides not to ask the Michigan Supreme Court to hear the case, the men's felony convictions will be erased from their records. The prosecutor has 21 days to file a motion with the Supreme Court indicating he desires a hearing before them on the matter. Barry Prosecutor Dale Crowley said Wednesday it was "unlikely" that a hearing tedia watchdog group Also in his career, he has been an inventor. a sign company founder, presidenl and founder of an electronic design firm, a producer of a half boor televised fishing program, founder and manager of a truck accessories manufacturer and founder and chief ex­ ecutive officer of a consumer products design company. would be sought. But. he said, he is still reviewing the case, with the help of the stale Attorney General s office. He declined (o comment further Unlike the Appeals Court, which is required to hear appeals submitted to it from the state's circuit courts, the Supreme Court chooses whether it will review a case based or. whether the issues involved are constitutional in nature or otherwise have not been previously addressed The men. Floyd Quinn and Kenneth Leslie, had no previous criminal record pnor to their conviction in 1992 on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. according to their attorney. John More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Wans of Allegan If Crowley decides not to pursue the matter, the two men have the option of filing suit against the county and/or the police agencies involved in the matter. Possible charges in such a civil suit could be false arrest, false imprisonment, abuse of the judicial process, or other related charges. Watts said. After the men were convicted, they were sentenced to a year in jail and spent approximately six months in the Barry County Jail before being released. The men. who lived in Freeport and Grand Rapids prior to their arrest, are currently working in the tool and die industry in cities near Barry County. Wans said. When Watts informed them of the appeals court decision, he said, "they were elated" and "happy to get their names cleared." However, he said, they were also "bitter and saddened" and questioned Watts as to why they were arrested and convicted in the first place. As a result of their arrest, conviction, and subsequent incarceration. Watts said, the men "had a tough time of it." They suffered emotional trauma from the case, he said, suffered economic hardship, "lost their good name" and "lost their freedom." One of the men. Leslie, also lost his wife to cancer during the four years between the time the men were arrested and the overturn of the conviction. Waits said. The wife was suffering from the disease while Leslie was jailed. Watts said, and Leslie "didn't have that time to spend with her." "How do you get that back?" Watts asked. Watts said the men also lost their See SECRETS, continued on page 6 Playscape seeks votes Nov. 5 Bill Clinton and Bob Dole doing lunch in Hastings? No matter what their political views, citizens can cast their ballots lor children from 4 to 8 p.m. next Tuesday . when Burger King will donate 20 percen t of its profits from counter sales to the Hastings Circle of Fnends' wooden playscape project for Bob King Park. Circle of Friends Coordinator Sue Kolanowski suggests getting out to vote and then dropping in at Burger King and telling their servers they wish to earmark part of the proceeds to the playground plans. Road improvements top goal for fixed millage by Elaine Gilbert Assurant Editor If the fixed 7-mill allocated tax is re-estab­ lished by voters next week, the Barry County Board of Commissioners has said its top priority will be to give $200,000 to the consider purchasing property for parking townships for road improvements. That amount would be equally divided among the county's 16 townships, giving $12,500 to each. The county is not man­ dated to provide funds for roads, but said it intends to offer the funding during the first year extra revenue is received, if the proposal in half to three years. Funds from the millage are used to help operate county and township governments and the mtermediAe school district. The crux of the proposal is to ask voters' permission to freeze the distribution of the county's total seven allocated mills, guaran­ teed to local governments by the state con­ stitution. (Charter townships like Rutland and Hastings have their own millage). Voters will be asked to approve 5.87 mills for the county, one mill for common passes. Another priority will be to solve the county's parking problems. The county currently pays $9,000 annu­ ally to rent parking lots in Hastings to comply with city regulations. If the fixed al­ located millage passes, the county wants to spaces The allocated millage request county vot­ ers will face Nov. 5 is the same as the pro­ posal they defeated in August, but the length of time for the millage duration has been cut See MILLAM, contiautd an NF S �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31. 1996 Voters to decide on six state proposals Nov. 5 by Jason Carr Staff Writer Six stale-wide proposals involving politi­ cal fund-raising, qualifications for judges, the Michigan Veterans' Trust Fund, casino gambling in Detroit and hunting await Barry County voters on the Nov. 5 ballot. The proposals were given letter designa­ tions of "A","B","C".’D","E" and "G." No News Briefs ‘Meals on Wheels’ walkathon Nov. 16 Walker, and pledges are needed for the eighth annual "Meals on Wheels" walkathon scheduled for Saturday morning. Nov. 16. at Hastings High School. Registration will be al 9t 15 a.m. and the walk will be from 9:30 to 11:30. Lunch will follow. The walk, sponsored by the Barry County Commission on Aging. raises money for the COA's nutrition programs, including sending meals to the homebound elderly and meals provided at the Friendship Centers in the county. In last year’s event, there were 56 walkers who raised $4,750. Those who would like to pledge or participate in the walk should call the COA at 948-4856 to register by Friday. Nov 1. Winter coat donations sought Donations of previously worn and new winter coals and jackets for men. women and children are being collected at the Felpausch Food Center in Hastings. The winter outerwear will be given to needy people in a program being handled by Lynnze Rudesill of Hastings. Felpausch. Love Inc. and Barry Cleaners Donations will be accepted at the Felpausch Service Counter until Dec. 2. The coals and jackets should be in good, w earable condition. Anyone who needs a coat or jacket can visit Love Inc. at 305 S. Michigan Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. Barry Cleaners has offered to clean 50 coats for distribution. Fund-raisers set for cancer victims A couple of fund-raising events will be held soon to benefit cancer victims. One will be a spaghetti dinner from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 3, at the VFW Hall in Nashville for Tim Purdum. who has a rare brain tumor that was diagnosed in 1994. Proceeds will help him defray costs of transportation to and from treaiments and other items he may need. The meal will include spaghetti, with or without meatballs, garlic bead, dessert and beverage. Another will be a dinner, auction and dance Saturday. Nov. 9, at the Woodland Townehouse for Herb Miller, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Proceeds will help him cover some of his costs for treatment in Ann Arbor The dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. with spaghetti, coleslaw and garlic bread. The auction will be from 7 to 8:30 and the dance will be from 9 p.m. to I am. For more information, or to donate auction items call 367-4690 or 367­ 4783. . Fall yard debris pickup to start City crews will pick up yard debris starting Friday. Nov. I. The city asks that residents limit the debns to bio degradable yard waste, which can be composted in conjunction with topsoil that is salvaged and recycled on city projects. The yard waste is stockpiled in windrows at the old landfill on West State Road. Residents arc asked to limit the size of brush placed for pickup to six inches in diameter, the maximum size the brush chippci can handle. Also, residents are asked not to use bags made of plastic or other non-bi©degradable material. Residents should place the material cither very near the curb in the parking lane or immediately behind the cub on the curb lawn Residents are asked not to place material m any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might be a vision obstruction. The fall yard debns pickup usually takes about two weeks to complete. It will start in the First Ward and progress from there All matcnal should be pul out just before Nov. I. proposal was given the designation *F" to avoid confusion with "E.” Proposal A Proposal A would forbid political parties and candidates, ballot question committees ard independent committees from raising money through bingo, millionaire parties and raffles. It would also permit a change in the maximum prize or payout for such Hospice to offer ‘holidays’ program Barry Community Hospice will offer two information sessions on “Handling the Holidays" Wednesday. Nov. 13. from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. al the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center St.. Hastings. Cecilia Skidmore, bereavement coordinator . will give pointers about handling the holiday season and people can share ways of coping and concerns. Refreshments will be served by Hospice volunteers. Panda Englerth will entertain on the harp during the evening session. There will be no charge, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 948-4852. Two blood drives planned for area The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have two more blood drives between now and Nov. 15. St. Ambrose Church in Delton will be the site of a drive Monday. Nov. 4, with a goal of 60 pints. Another will be Friday, Nov. 15. at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville, with another goal of 60 pints. • Red Cross officials say they need blood of all types. Those who are al least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 pounds, are in rea­ sonably good health and haven’t donated within 56 days of the drive date are eli­ gible to contribute. For more information, call the Red Cross office in Hastings at 945-3122. Lawsuit against schools dropped James Kinney of Woodland has dropped his lawsuit against the Lakewood Board of Education, which was scheduled to be heard in Ionia County Circuit Court Oct 25. Kinney had charged that the board failed to comply with his requests under the Freedom of Information Act. The board last month asked that charged be dismissed, but the request was denied. Kinney said he dropped his suit because the special bond election now is over and he believes the data he sought no longer exists. Thornapple Wind Band is forming Adult musicians in Barry County are invited to take part in the newlyforming Thomapplc Wind Band, which will be under the joint direction of Joseph LaJoye and David Macqueen. band directors at Hastings and Lakewood schools, respectively. The band's first concert will be at Lakewood High School Sunday. Dec. 8. All rehearsals this fall will be in the Lakewood band room from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Monday, Nov. 11, and continuing each Monday evening until the concert. . Winter rehearsals will be held in Hastings, culminating with a concert here in March. Anyone older than high school age is welcome. No auditions will be required. For more information, call LaJoye at 948-4409. Macqueen at 374-8868 or Tracy Texter at 795-4632. games operated by religious, educational, service, senior citizens, fraternal or veterans organizations. Supporters of "A" argue that political bingo competes for dollars with bingo games operated by churches or other charita­ ble organizations. They also argue that money raised through bingo is not subject to contribution limits and other reporting re­ quirements of campaign finance laws. Opponents argue that operators of political bingo must file more reports than other bingo operators and that raising money through bingo, millionaire parties or raffles are fairer than other methods of fund-raising. They also argue that fund-raising efforts such as golf outings and dinners also compete with charities for funds. The proposal is a referendum on a bill that passed the Michigan legislature in 1994 and was signed by Gov. John Engler. Democrats, who historically have raised more money through bingo and similar games than Republicans have, charge that the bingo ban was aimed at them for the purposes of depriving them of money to compete against the Republicans. Proposal B Proposal B would amend the state consti­ tution to require that people have been prac­ ticing law for five years before being quali­ fied to be a judge. The con.'itution now only says that a person must be licensed to practice law in the state and cannot be ap­ pointed or elected after the age of 70. Supporters of "B" say there have been problems of people being elected judges be­ cause they have a familiar name, but have little experience in courtrooms. Supporters argue that judges unfamiliar with courtroom procedures can lead to increased expenses be­ cause they needlessly drag proceedings out. Opponents of "B” say five years is not a sufficient time length, because not all attor­ neys actually go into court. They also say that by setting experience levels, the legisla­ ture in effect tells voters who they can or cannot elect as judges. Proposal C Proposal C would amend the stale consti­ tution to establish the Michigan Veterans' Trust Fund as a constitutional agency. It would also authorize the state treasurer to di­ rect investment of the fund and give sole au­ thority for expenditures, transfers of fund as­ sets. interest or earning to the fund's Board of Trustees. The trust fund was created in 1946 to ben- w«..i « i. Jim i' J । efit veterans and their spouses and families. In the past, money has been taken out of the fund to cover shortfalls in the stale's general fund Supporters of “C" argue that giving the trust fund constitutional status would pro­ hibit the state from raiding the fund, which would allow the fund to operate as provided for by law They say veterans and their fami­ lies would continue to benefit according to the provisions of the 1946 law. Opponents argue that "C" would lie the state's hands if a fiscal emergency required immediate funding They say that lost inter­ est is a small price to pay for the ability to react quickly during a fiscal crisis. Proposal D Proposal D has caused some of the most intense opposition of any of the ballot pro­ posals. as opponents argue that "D is dan­ gerous." If passed, the proposal would pro­ hibit using bait and radio-collared dogs to hunt to bears and prohibit bear hunting dur­ ing open season for deer, bobcat and raccoon if baiting or dogs are permitted during those season. "D" would also create penalties for violators, including temporary and perma­ nent denial of hunting licenses and permit individuals to sue for damages caused by violators. It would allow any method to hunt bear by government officials acting in their official capacity or by any person acting in self-defense. Supporters of "D" argue that bail and dogs give an unfair advantage to hunters. They also say that hunters using bait and dogs are c/uel.to the bears. Supporters say 27 other states have passed laws similar to "D" and have not experienced troublesome growth in bear populations. Opponents say that regulation of hunting should be left to the Department of Natural Resources, saying that the DNR bases its decisions on scientific principles and is the recognized steward for wildlife management. They also argue that baiting and radio-col­ lared dogs ensure that hunters do not kill bear cubs, which is illegal. Opponents also say that if "D" passes, it will lead to an in­ crease in the bear population and pose a pos­ sible threat to public safety. Some oppo­ nents also fear "D" is the first step in efforts to ban all hunting. Proposal E Proposal E would permit casino gambling in qualified cities. However, the qualifica­ tions listed — population of 800,000 or more, located within 100 miles of any ocher slate or country which permits casino gam­ bling and has approved casino gambling in a city referendum — only apply to Detroit. "E" would permit up to three casinos in qualified cities, establish a Gaming Control Board to regulate casinos, impose an 18 per­ cent stale tax on gross gambling revenues and divide that lax revenue 55 percent to the city for crime prevention and economic de­ velopment and 45 percent to the state for ed­ ucation. Supporters of "E" say Michigan loses $400 million per year to casinos in Wind­ sor. Ontario, and that by approving casinos, Michigan would regain at least some of that money. They also say the money raised by the gambling lax could provide millions of dollars to the programs earmarked m the proposal. They also believe it is unfair that casinos are permitted on Native American reservations, but not elsewhere in the stale. Opponents of "E" fear opening the state to casino gambling opens the stale to increased social problems such as prostitution and other crime and gambling addiction. They also say other cities have developed their economies without using gambling as the primary development tool and that casinos have not had much impact on economic de­ velopment. Opponents also believe casino gambling could hurt stale lottery revenues. Other critics oppose "E" on moral grounds. Proposal G Proposal G was put on the state ballot by the Michigan legislature in response to Pro­ posal D. Because "G" and "D“ conflict with each other, if both proposals arc approved by voters the proposal with the higher number of "yes’ votes will be approved. The proposal would grant the Natural Re­ sources Commission the exclusive authority to regulate hunting, including bear. It would also require the NRC to use "principles of sound scientific management" in its hunting related decisions and to minimize human/bear encounters. The proposal would re­ quire the NRC to hold a public meeting be­ fore issuing any orders on hunting questions. Supporters of "G" argue that it is more appropriate for professional wildlife man­ agers to make decisions about hunting than voters who may not be as knowledgeable about wildlife. Opponents say the DNR already uses sci­ entific principles to make decisions about hunting. Some also claim the NRC is polit­ ically wired to favor hunting interests. .•.iif All Hallows Eve enjoyed at Charlton Park event Also attending the Halloween gala were Frankenstein (Chris Thode of Lowell), a princess (Angela Thode of Lowell), a Japanese girl (Alyssa Mills of Hastings), Mary from Mary Had A Little Lamb (Tamara Smith of Hudsonville) and the Red Power Ranger (Dustin Bateson of Hastings). On hand for Saturday's 'All Hallows Eve* festivities were a flower child (Emilie Enz of Woodland), Miss America (Erica Enz of Woodland), a cow girl (Sarah Enz of Ionia), a Detroit Lion (Kyle Enz of Ionia), a stop light (Eric Enz of Ionia), a devil (Zachary Enz of Woodland), Mini Mouse (Hannah Geiger of Clarksville), a witch (Amanda Silver of Hastings), a saloon girl (Sara Silver of Hastings) and Captain Hook (Dustin Silver of Hastings). Chamber speaker is coming home Victor (Hugo) Walton will be guest speaker at the annual dinner meeting of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Saturday evening. Nov. 9. at the Hastings Country Club. Reservations must be made by Friday. Nov. I. by calling the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at 945­ 2454. Cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Walton, who now lives in Ansonia. Conn., is an independent leadership trainer and consultant. He recently conducted a workshop for the Community I eadership Development Academy and in December he will handle sessions for the Michigan Hospital Association in Detroit and ’All Hallows Eve' was the place to be for a ghost (Collin McLean of Vermontville), a goblin (Tyler Christensen of Vermontville), a cat (Taiton Pinks of Plainwell), a sunflower (Ashton Norris of Dowling), a princess (Terin Norris of Dowling) and a 50s girl (Bntini Carroll of Battle Creek) Lansing. A 1954 graduate of Hastings High School, he is the son of Dr. and Mrs. DeForest Walton and is the brother of Dr John Walton. He was bom and raised in Hastings and wrote a book celebrating the community s ci /ic pride. I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31, 1996 — Page 3 County commissioners' races included on Nov. 5 ballot by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ er*' races this year might be somewhat con­ fusing to the casual observer. Some Democrats are being supported by Republicans and some Republicans are aligning themselves with Democrats Much of it stems from Seventh District Commissioner Emmet Herrington, who has been branded as an outsider by most of the other seven GOP members on the board. Herrington has insisted the board is guilty of going beyond its legislative role and is mi­ cro-managing. He calls for a stronger execu­ tive role and less power for the board Because of the political intrigue, there is the unusual situation in which Herrington is actively working for Democratic challenger Melvin Goebel in his race against Republi­ can incumbent Lew Newman in the Sixth District, which includes Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships And in the Second District, which includes Thomapple Township and part of Irving Township, incumbent Republican Robert Wenger finds himself disagreeing with his fellow board members while Democratic challenger John Loftus claims he will get along better with the GOP majority to get things done. Herington himself is facing a challenge from Democrat C. Richard Bennett in the Seveth District, which includes Baltimore. Johnstow n and Assyria townships The following is a rundown of the candi­ dates in both districts and their positions on the issues. The questions: 1. SHELTER: Now that the people have decided against paying for a new animal shelter, what do you think needs to be done? 2. MILLAGE: How do you feel about the fixed millage question that will go on the Nov. 5 general election ballot? 3. AGREEMENT: How do you feel about the host agreement with City Man­ agement and the agreement for exportation of waste with BFI? 4. ISSUES: What do you think are the most important issues in the election? 5. WHY YOU?: Why should the voters choose you over your opponent9 Second District Robert Wenger A member of the board since 1988. Wenger is seeking his fifth term. He lists as his most important contributions and achievements starting the mapping depart­ ment. working with the Solid Waste Com­ mittee for the host agreement and working with the 911 sysiem after it got up and run nint "I've always tried to my best for the county whenever I've made decisions," he said. SHELTER: "I feel the county should come up with money to build a shelter with a bond or from the general fund." he said. He said he is opposed to pouring more money into the current animal shelter in Hastings. Wenger said he opposes privatization and would like to see the county handle animal control, including putting animals to sleep, while the Humane Society oversees adop­ tions. MILLAGE. "We need it." be said "We ought to put great effort into getting the al­ located millage up to its value before the Headlee Amendment eroded iL" Wenger said approving the fixed millage would restore the one-mill levy for common law townships and it would help local town­ ships use more money for roads. The county needs the money to see some programs through, or we’ll have to see cuts in services and people." he said. "We need to bring the millage back to its original level " Noting that the Townships’ Association and the County Board support the fixed mil­ lage. he maintained that officials should get together to educate the public and push for its passage AGREEMENT: "Its not everything we wanted, but it’s about the best we could get." he said. "It was four yean in the making. It’s quite a lot better than nothing." ISSUES: Wenger believes a county-wide ordinance for better identify ng streets and roads is badly needed, especially to help emergency vehitles to their jobs more quickly. "We’ve had some nightmares out there." he said. The road and numbering system just isn't consistent" WHY YOU?: He pointed to his experience with four terms on the board. "In the past two years. I haven't voted with the majority on some issues." Wenger said. "But look al the record. I did vote with the majority before two years ago (when there many changes on the board) He said he sees his differences with the current board majority as philosophical. "I don’t see myself as a team player." Wenger said. "I vote my conscience and I will continue to do that. I’m not afraid to stand up and make my point of view known." John Loftus Loftus ran for this same seal in 1994 and he has been a candidate for drain commis­ sioner before. A retired machinist with Fisher in Grand Rapids, he said he was worked with many groups in problem solving, including a Model Cities committee. Local 730 of the United Auto Workers, and he now serves as president of the Industrial Relations Research Association SHFJ -TER: “We should keep it opera­ tional and consider what the voters would like, loo." Loftus said "Apparently they don't want to build one." He said he didn't have a problem with pri­ vatization if the county "can find someone to do it with regulations, in a right and proper manner." MIL! AGE: "there are townships that re­ ally need it... I don't think the people in the county knew what it was (in the August primary) There wasn't enough information about it. It should have been better publi­ cized." AGREEMENT: The way I understand it, it’s something that we can live with. It’s the best we’ve got so far." ISSUES: "I feel that we need more and better communication. I'd like to see where the constituency has an open line. "Education is high on my list and I’m concerned about safety. We had quite a time with water accidents on Gun Lake that need looking into." WHY YOU: "I’m capable of working with diverse groups. I feel I can work well with them (county commissioners) with the strife that's been known to have happened. I'm ca­ pable of being a team player. "I admire somebody for standing up for principles, but you have to work with peo­ ple and be able to accept the possibility that you're wrong." Robert Wenger John Loftus Lew Newman Sixth District Lew Newman Newman, the vice chairman of the board, is seeking election to his third term on the board. He retired as an administrator for Hughes Aircraft in California in 1984 and took up permanent residence in Yankee Springs Township three yean later. SHELTER: He said he secs two possibili­ ties. privatization or remodeling the existing facility. He noted the old County Board turned down a proposal to remodel three ytars ago "I think remodeling will end up being the best way to go because we've already got a good location (in the city)." Newman said. MILLAGE’ "I think that if the people un­ derstand what the money will be used for. they will support it." he said. Newman said approving the fixed millage proposal will enable the county to turn more money over to the townships foe roads and it will help projects like the Barry County Re­ source Network. AGREEMENT: "It’s the best agreement we could get. It gives the county protection on how much can come in and it allows waste to go out. It allows for monitoring what waste that comes in." ISSUES: "We've seen a lot done for educa­ tion recently, with Head Start (a new facil­ ity). Kellogg Community College and Star School. "We need to take care of our senior citizen population and give them a place to meet. We need parking at the court house and we have a plan in the works. "When you’re an incumbent, you have to run on your record. People tell me they like it that I report back to township meetings. I have close contact.1' Newman also said he helped Orangeville Township get a ’’rant for dry hydrants. WHY YOU?: Tm proven. My voters say Tm honest. When they need help. I come running. I enjoy helping taxpayers. I out a lot of time in because I like this kind of work." Newman said his biggest difference with Goebel is on the concept of committees. He said he favors continuing the present system while his opponent wants them abolished. "It s where the work is done." Newman said of committees. "We hash out a lot in committee and then make recommendations to the full board for a decision." He contended lhai Goebel would like to do away with township boards, just like Her­ rington. who is actively supporting Goebel's candidacy. Newman was said to have sup­ ported Herrington s primary opponent last August. Newman also said he is a strong team player "We have a chairman of the board, but we all work together. In spite of the fact we dis­ agree. we have good, strong teamwork." Melvin Goebel A former teacher, assistant principal and principal in the Delton Kellogg school sys­ tem. Goebel has run for township and county offices in the past. He is a life mem­ ber of the Disabled American Veterans, the VFW. Military Order of the Purple Heart and is a member of environmental groups such as Greenpeace and the Sierra Club. While an educator, he taught government and political science. SHELTER: "I'm still in favor of the county doing something, especially if the fixed millage proposal passes." he said. "The county commissioners have priori­ tized. but this hasn't been their list. I know they've had a problem with this for a long time." He said he opposes Newman's idea of pri­ vatizing the animal shelter. MILLAGE: The fixed millage is lie a re­ quest for a Headlee override. I support it, es­ pecially because of its financial effects on the townships." AGREEMENT: "I think the commission­ ers have taken a position to contact the DNR. but 1 wasn't involved. Exportation is fine, but it's the importation of solid waste that disturbs me. But it appears that it’s a done deal now." ISSUES. "I believe that the County Board of Commissioners should serve as more of a legislative body and not do so much micro­ managing He said he did not support the board changing its consultant for writing grant without seeking bids. "Il's important that steps be taken to look to the future and long-term planning because of the influx of people into the county I would like to emphasize an optimum living Melvin Goebel environment in Barry County." WHY YOU?: "I strongly believe we need a balance on the County Board. All eight members now arc Republicans Tve always taught the necessity of partic­ ipating for the good health of our democracy. Td like to have a voice in bringing Barry County into the 21st century." Seventh District Emmet Herrington Herrington is seeking his second consecu­ tive term on the board, but he also served in the 1970s. He is a retired administrator and is working on a master's degree in public administration. SHELTER: "I think we should go ahead and get the thing put of the way," he said. We must oOMtnRf f*biAdfr)g that mteets state standards "I don't favor going private on it." MILLAGE: "I think we should support iL We should give the townships what they need and bring them up to one mill. But we need to define it well for the voters so they understand it. There are so many things that come up that demand money." AGREEMENT: "I think we've fiddled around with this for years and last we've got something we can live with. I recommend we move on this." ISSUES: "We are a ship without a rudder, we have no long-term thinking or planning. We must find what the people want and work a plan. Most well-run businesses do it. "I want to introduce modem management techniques and get the commissioners away Emmet Herrington from being micro-managers or pseudo-man­ agers. We should let the county administra­ tor do his job. Sixty-seven counties in Michigan have gone this way in one way or another. It’s a much more cost efficient way to run the county." Herrington said he would favor elimina­ tion of party labels for all township and county candidates. "We should look at the qualifications nf the individual person rather than partisan politics," he said. “We will strengthen county government if we select qualified people rather than political hacks." Herrington also said he supports the work of the Figuring Committee, which he called "the only r.iedium for new thinking in our county. We should recognize and use their talents." Herrington said the controversy last summer about his phone calls has died qui­ etly. He said he met with other county offi­ cials and talked about why he made each call. He finally agreed to pay the $103 in ques­ tion, he said, because he was sick of arguing about it. WHY YOU?: "I don't think there's a good reason. He (Bennett) is a fine young man. He can do better if he can mesh with the in­ cumbents. "I don't feel that I'm rocking the boat. These are proven practices. "I'm not a rubber stamp. I've been fired, I've been demoted, but I’ve come back to do a better job." C. Richard Bennett Bennett works for General Motors out of c. Richard Bennett Lansing. He is on leave and is an interna­ tional representative for the United Auto Workers. He was bom in Hastings and has lived in the area for 26 yean. SHELTER: "We have to look al alterna­ tives. I have no preference, but we have to do something. We've let it go on too long. "Personally. Tm against privatization." MILLAGE "I'm in favor of people having control within their township. I’m not for taking away local control." AGREEMENT: There has been a lot of apprehension about this, but it’s necessary to support it I don't doubt that it's the best we can da" ISSUES: "The biggest battle for me is people not knowing who I am and where I'm coming from. Tve really been active in other areas, and l*d like to bring that activity home, take some of my abilities and apply them." WHY YOU?: The biggest difference be­ tween the two candidates is the workings of the commission. His (Herrington's) idea is to do away with committees. I don’t neces­ sarily think that’s a good idea. "1 agree they (board members) are a policy making group, but they shouldn't be reduced to being an advisory committee. "I have the background in working with people. I'm familiar with the process and ex­ perienced in conflict resolution. I'm a team player and I'd be supportive of the commis­ sion as a whole in trying to find solutions to problems. "Any money I receive. I’d not accept. I would support chanties in the community." New letter of credit may extend project for Hanover Village by David T. Young Editor The developers of Hastings' largest residential project have until noon today (Oct. 31) to issue a new $350,000 bond or letter of credit to assure a road in the Hanover Village complex is built and connected to Star School Road by one year from today. If the new letter of credit isn't received in time, the City of Hastings will call in the existing letter of credit for $250,000 to complete Barfield Drive, either connecting it to Star School or finishing with a cul de sac. The City Council Sept. 9 insisted that Hanover developers have the cul de sac for Barfield Drive done by Oct. 31 this year, or it would call in the letter of credit to do the necessary paving and street work. As it stands now. the work won't be finished on time, even though a paver is al the site this week. City officials and Hanover developers have had extensive negotiations since last summer over sewer connection fees. Developers have contended they had an agreement in 1990 with former Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich that said they only had to pay sewer connection fees per apartment building or mobile home section. However, the city contends that what will be owed is a fee per unit, according to an ordinance passed in 1994. before Hanover Village became a physical reality. The difference between the two interpretations is as much as a half million dollars The two sides, after negotiating privately for months, late last summer came up with a compromise in which Hanover developers will pay about $329,000 in sewer connection fees, but most of that will be due after completion of phase one of the project. Phase one includes 110 mobile homes and seven apartment buildings, which are due to be completed by Dec. 31. 1998. City officials lately have expressed frustration with Hanover developers' lack of ability to meet deadlines. Tm having a hard time believing all of this.” said Councilwoman Evelyn Brower at Monday night's City Council meeting. "We keep getting promises, but nothing is ever done when it's said it will be done." "We've got to have a street (in the development).’’ Mayor Frank Campbell told attorneys investors for the developers. The only movement I've seen (since Sept. 9) is you guys coming in here tonight." Pleading the case for Hanover were attorney Keith Walker of Grand Rapids and attorney Tim Curtin, representing Flexfab Horizons, a "10 percent partner" in the project It also was reported that the project has new investors, the Harrison Partnership of Coopersville The most recent partner was Hefferan Properties of Grand Rapids City Manager Howard Penrod said he was told the new investor doesn't want to work on a cul de sac for Barfield, rather it seeks to finish the road and connect it with Star School Road by Oct. 31. 1997. Thai's what the letter of credit for $350,000 would assure by that date. Walker said the increased sewer costs for Hanover Village developers has caused the delays. He added that it now would be "wasteful" for developers to build the cul de sac for Barfield when the new partners plan to finish the road and connect it to Star School Road Walker asked the city for an extension of two weeks past Oct. 31 to finish sidewalks in phase one of the development, until next spring for finishing parking lots at the apartment buildings and until next year to finish the road, either as a cul de sac or completed artery Penrod, said. The issue here tonight is the $250,000 letter of credit that comes due Oct. 31... it’s four days before the requirement must be met and nothing has been done." City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes said the city must call in the letter on Oct. 31, "Otherwise, we have no financial recourse." Penrod added. "I don't think we have any choice. We have to protect our citizens The problem now is to insure Barfield is completed or to have a new letter of credit. I have trouble with you folks getting things done in a timely manner." In other business at Monday evening’s meeting, the City Council: • Gave Georgetown Development tentative approval for a preliminary plat for Northridge Estates, with stipulations that four conditions be met on curb type, use of oversized water main, use of 36-foo< wide streets and street lighting. • Approved construction of a second driveway, 18 feet wide and one way both ways, at a two-apartment building at 611 S. Hanover St., owned by Wayne and Barbara Forman. The couple said they needed the extra driveway for more parking and mentioned they had received a permit from the State Highway Department. City officials said they had worries about safety, with more cars backing out of driveways on a major highway and they said that if the building couldn't accommodate enough parking spaces, perhaps it shouldn't have two apartments But the one-way stipulation would have vehicles driving rather than backing onto Hanover. "Our question here is strictly safety." Penrod said. "If we allow something to happen that's not safe, that’s not good See CITY, continued page 12 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1996 JDrTl Letters from our readers... j Election is referendum on character Government’s apathy can be fatal To the editor: This ts an election year, so there is the usual sniping about voter apathy and welfare reform and the evils of the media. I would like to address these issues I have voted faithfully for over half of my life, and I have compaigned for favorite candidates when I was able to get around 1 have ex­ perienced apathy, not from my fellow voters, but from our government. 1 am a 44-year-old disabled cancer sur­ vivor. in March of this year I lost my health insurance. I can no longer keep my appoint­ ments with my oncologist, I cannot afford the necessary diagnostic tests, I cannot afford my anti-cancer meds, sometimes I car. afford my pain meds if I don't eat too mixh that month. I wrote to my stale senator Joanne Emmons, you know, the one who cares about womens* issues? She was loo apathetic to even answer my letter. One of her flunkies called last May and said that they were working on my ** situa­ tion.*’ Do you think that they have had enough time yet? 1 wrote to Gov. John Engler begging for a pardon from this death sentence of no health insurance. He at least wrote me a paragraph dripping with sympathy Did you ever try to pay for your prescriptions with sympathy? The governor said that he would have another department get in touch with me. I am still willing to cam their checks? Our government has been too apathetic to even answer my sim­ waiting. U.S. Senator Carl Levin, now he really is my tavonte. He answered me with all of three sentences, telling me that he didn't think that my problem was in his jurisdiction. But he would love to help! Has anyone seen Senator Levin's ads about welfare reform? You know the one about able bodied people on welfare working for their check? Whet about our government working? Have we no able bodied people in government These days we hear a lot about dysfunc­ tional families. Most of us can probably cite examples of some rather dysfunctional family Let’s end Senator Levin back home healthy family. • Communication is open and direct. In­ dividual members each have a voice that is respected and validated. “Secrets" are not msintsined • Parenting and family life is an important priority. Children receive time and attention Children in a healthy family feel safe and secure because their needs are constantly met. At the same time, parents still care for their own personal needs, making time for both in­ dividual pursuits and adult relationships. • Limits are consistently maintained, ad­ ding to the sense of predictability, safety and security. Discipline is aimed at specific behaviors, not at the person. • Family members are encouraged to in­ teract with the outside world, lhe family is not threatened by change or growth. Healthy To the editor: One very sad thing happened in the last county election. Tl* .'c<ks who voted Democratic had not voce as to who would be sheriff of Barry County. There were three to choose from, but all ran on the Republican re-kw A thousand or more were denied their choice. That should be fixed. We have a U.S. Senate election between Ronna Romney and Carl Levin. Neither are the best Michigan could send to Washington. 1 will vote for Romney between the two. Levin has voted as I would so few times we will catt n none. He believe* in big govern­ ment, Washington run education, welfare and every part of your life. Scary? Levin has been in Washington since 1978. The debt of the country has sky rocketed. I have not seen him cutting spending on any of his pets, no matter how wasteful. Just blame others. Levin s igned the big pay raise for senators in the middle of the night some years back; then went home. Look at the ungodly pension he in line for. Have you heard him mention reform in that area? No. He has tried to shut up talk show programs instead. Partial birth abortions is a sin. Levin sup­ ports it. So he would have been more familiar, his mother should have tried it. When Israel is mentioned, you will find Levin ready to send them all your tax dollars and more. The Israeli PACs treat him with all kinds of dotations. Getting dore to 1500 thousand since he has been in Washington. You bet money talks. Has Levin mentioned the U.S. giving Israel a laser that melts eyeballs of enemies up io 12 miles away? The weapon is so horrible that Americans are forbidden to use it, no mauer the situation. I know the “Ra-Ra girls” will be up in arms, but Levin hasn’t come close to bringing back to Michigan the tax dollars that are sent » Washington. Maybe a Hinton surprise in the last weeks. We do not need Carl Levin in Washington, no matter who is running against him. Heaven forbid a Democratic tax and spend plan after the election! Donald W. Johnson Middleville HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubfcshed by Hastings Banner, Inc. A DwWon of J-Ad Graphcs Inc. IBM N QroaOwr, HMttnga. Ml 48056^602 (616) B45-95M Frwderte Jacobs Vics President • NEWSROOM • Dewi T. vbung (Caul Elam G*wt (Auuau Caul Barbara Cal .laaonCan CmdySmah Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Haber Kathryn Seelye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CMM M> VXWWI Monday Irajoh F.Oay a aj» to S» Ml-. SatoMay • 30 am ■ Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy ONem Dan Buerje Subscription Rates: S25 per year at Barry Coaly $27 per year ai adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes Io: P.O Boa B Hastings. Ml 49058 0«02 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 ple cry for help? There has been so much sniping about the poor in this country during this election year, they have become a scapegoat. Would our government like for the poor moms and little kids and the disabled to wear a yellow star so that they are readily identifable? Of course, there are the usual politicans crying about the evils of our news media. If not for the newspapers and Channel 3 news. my story would have been heard by no one last spring when 1 became just another casual­ ty of government apathy. The very politicians, 1 am sorry to say. many of the very ones whom I have voted for. have become my firing squad that I must lay down my life for. Their weapons are policy and procedures, and their bullets are greed, self aggrandisizemem and apathy for their constituents. June Kapp Delton To the editor: As a substitute for intelligent debate on the issues. Democrats continue, ad nauseum. to deceitfully mis-state conservative positions to justify their fear-engendering mantra that Republicans are dangerous “right-wing** ex­ tremists out to starve and exploit the weak with their “mean spirited** agenda. Just one example of hundreds to make my point: At the Democratic convention Mario Cuomo quoted Bob Dole as saying the greatest threat to education was teachers. Not so! Dole said the greatest threat to education was the teacher's union. Cuomo undoubtedly knew what was said, but chose to boldly lie in a desperate attempt to demonize Dole as an “extremist.” Worse than all the lies, deceit and name calling, however, is a nation so unwilling to face up to it; a nation to whom the truth means so little that the most corrupt and scandal rid­ den administration of this century could ac­ tually get re-elected. Sadly, we’ve become ignorant of the nation that liberty is predicted largely on truth, and it is truth that ultimately sets us free. We have come to the point in our national character that we would rather be fed empty feel-good platitudes than face up to the truth of what 40 years of liberalism has done to our nation and take the disciplined actions necessary to reverse the devastation. There is no longer any moral outrage when our national leaders deliberately lie to us for their own political gain. We've actually come to expect it and judge them more on their words than the substance of their record. This election, more than any ocher I can remember, is a referendum on the character of this nation. Have we really descended to the point where we're willing to mortgage the future of our children in order to support this insanity? For their sakes. I hope not. Charles Curtis Freeport We can choose honorable servants To the editor: systems. I*ve even heard some people ask rather cynrially whether anyone these days comes from a ional family. Maybe I’m a bit naive, but I'd like to think that most of our families art pretty functional places. I'd like you to think a bit with me about what makes a family healthy and well­ functioning. The following is just a partial list of characteristics and qualities that mark a families are flexible and adaptable rather than rigid and stifling • The expression of personal thoughts and feelings is encouraged. Difference of opinion and conflict are expected and welcomed. Con­ flict is managed and resolved effectively. • An atmosphere of affirmation and praise is the rule. Family members are affirmed for who they are and for the unique gifts and variety they bring to the family. • Kids are allowed to be kids. Clear boun­ daries are maintained and parents don't rely on their children to meet their own emotional needs. • Laughter and humor exist in ample abundance. As you look at the characteristics above, I hope you’ll ask yourself a few questions: "How am I doing?” "Is my family a healthy place9" “As a family what are our strengths and weaknesses?" “What areas might need a bit more attention to make our family even healthier?” The family unit is the building block of society. It is the place where basic values are instilled, where the difference between right and wrong is taught, and where the impor­ tance of sharing and cooperation are learned. The strength of our community and of our na­ tion rests on the bedrock of the family. May your home be a haven /pr your children. M; । I 74& 41 Jlotte/s: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a :ew conditions that must be met before they will be published The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion tor compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisfns of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion Some random thoughts on Nov. 5, 1996: Sen. Carl Levin once enjoyed a reputation for being the “conscience of the Senate.” With the recent revelation that he intentionally and flagrantly violated the law regarding cam­ paign fiananccs, and his unqualified support for a procedure that Sen. Pat Moynihan (DNY), has called infanticide, it is clear that a libera] extremist such as him should be vetoed. “Three dollar Bill" Clinton, drowning in decades of sleaze, ard unlikely to survive his first term without multiple felony indictments, deserves to be sent back to the little rock he crawled out from under. Wildlife mangement is best left to profes­ sionals, and 300 lb. nuisance bears could real­ ly ruin an otherwise great vacation. If Detroit gets casinos, we here in Barry County will be forced to subsidize the pathos that will be the result. T* would be better to apologize to Ohio, and give them back the city. In an era of cynicism. we can still choose honorable men and women to serve us. From people like Lew Newman at the local level, right up through Terry Geiger. Ronna Romney. Hilda Gage and Robert Dole, there are public servants we can still vote for with pride. Vote. Barry County! Rod Goebel, 8th District Barry County Commissioner Silent Observer 1-800-331-9031 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-§221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids/Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531 Rick Tormela, regional representative. . '. • U.S. Congress "" " - ... ' " Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the tower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Inting, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Should Halloween be changed? Halloween is on Oct. 31 every year, regardless of what day of the week. Do you tak it should be changed to the last Friday or Saturday of October? ’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1996 — Page 5 Larry Rattier to challenge State Rep. Terry Geiger by David T. Young Editor Republican Terry Geiger is seeking a sec­ ond term as a state legislator from the 87th District, but he’s got to get past Democrat Larry Rattier in the Nov. 5 general election. Geiger had to come in first in a large pri­ mary field two years ago and then had to beat Robert Edwards the following November, but had no opposition this past August. The race has been a quiet one thus far, with no candidate forums or joint public ap­ pearances. Geiger, owner of an agriculture sales com­ pany in Lake Odessa, is a former chairman of the Barry County Republican Party and a former Woodland Township Trustee. He serves on the Appropriations Committee in the Michigan House. Rattler is a retired tool and die maker at Hastings Manufacturing. He has served on the Barry County Compensation Commis­ sion. the Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) Board, EBI Brcakthru and the board for Habitat for Humanity. The 87lh District covers all of Barry County and the western half of Ionia County. The following is a sketch of the two can­ didates' views on selected issues. The questions: ABORTION: What is your position on abortion and on assisted suicide? EDUCATION: How do you feel about what Gov. John Engler and the State Legis­ lature have done with education over the past two years? How do you feel about changes in adult education, driver’s education and charter schools? HUNTING: What do you think of the "hunting proposals." D and G, on the ballot Nov. 5. ROADS: What do you think needs to be done for Michigan's road system'’ Terry Geiger Larry Rattler ISSUES: What other state issues are of particular interest to you, and what do you think should be done? WHY YOU?: Why should the voters se­ lect you over your opponent? Terry Geiger ABORTION: Geiger is endorsed by Right to Life. He believes abortion should be legal only to save the life of the mother. vides an opportunity for employment. "But I didn't agree with that philosophy. I tried to preserve the adult education system, with basic education and the goal of a high school diploma." He said the new system that de­ emphasizes adult education in favor of job training has a narrower focus, "but I would like more involvement vith local employers." On driver’s education. Geiger said, "State mandates weren't a part of our dialogue, it later became a part of our discussion... We need to assure a fair likelihood to otter driver’s ed out of the local school district’s foundation grant (from the stale), but that should be decided by local school boards." On charter schools, he said, "We're watch­ ing them closely. My opinion is that the ju­ ry’s still out. We’re checking their perfor­ mance as to whether they’re doing better than public schools and make sure that He opposes assisted suicide, but said, "I don't think the Legislature can do anything different (in trying to stop it)... People seek­ ing Dr. Jack Kevorkian are under excruciat­ ing pain, so the alternative is to provide ad­ ditional help for people in that position." He said he doesn’t think assisted suicide should be made legal and strictly regulated. "I don’t know if you can regulate it if you make it legal," he said. EDUCATION: The governor has a valid point that once someone reaches the age of 21. we need to look at education that pro- MILLAGE, continued from page 1 law townships and .13 mill for the interme­ diate school district. Those arc the same millage rales that vot­ ers have approved for the past 12 years. However, because of the Headlee Tax Limi­ tation Amendment, inflation has rolled back the current rates to 5.0001 for the county. .89 for the general law townships and .1146 for the intermediate school district. The constitutional amendment requires millage to be reduced any year when the value of the existing properties rise faster Lian the rate of inflation. Voter approval is needed in order to restore the constitutional mills to their original maximum rates. ’ If the proposal to freeze the distribution is defeated by voters again, the County Tax Al­ location Board would have to meet annually | LEGAL NOTICeT File No. 96-21977-K Eslota of WAMEN D. STANTON. Social Security No. 3*5-104203 TO AU INTBtfSTED MBSONS 342 Bristol Laho. Dowling. Ml Deceased 49050 dW Aug. 29 at taxpayer expense to allocate the millage, but doesn't have the authority to restore it to maximum levels. Letting voters decide the distribution eliminates the expense of about $2,400 to pay for the Allocation Board to determine how much money each govern­ mental unit gets. A benefit of the fixed millage is that it al­ lows better financial planning for the gov­ ernment units and the 1SD so they can bud­ get annually without concern as to the amount of millage to be allocated to them, commissioners said in a recent resolution A key reason for putting the question to the voters is to restore the original millage rates that Headlee knocked down. If voters say yes to the proposal, the county will receive $763,929 more in 1997 than the rolled back rate would allow; the in­ termediate school district would have rev­ enue increases in 1997 of $7,304; individual township increases vary, but would total about $150,000 "It's been 12 years since we've had a mil­ lage increase," County Board Chairman James Bailey said. "(In) twelve years you're running a flat line basically for 10 years of that as far as the revenue , and then Headlcc starts taking it down. With the cost of liv­ ing and everything else going up, it's aw­ fully hard to establish and maintain services even on a level basis unless you have addi­ tional millage. I know some people say cut all the services, 'we don't need them,' but that's not a realistic look to say cut all ser­ vices. Maybe we can cul some.. "You just can't keep giving people cost of living raises and trying to keep up with what you need to do for natural growth and then turn around and have your income lev­ eled off. I know some will argue percentage versus dollars, but with the growth that we have in Barry County, it costs more for the services than what we're actually getting for dollars and cents." Bailey said. Bailey suggested to commissioners last week that the board prioritize needs for the use of the extra funding so the public would have an understanding of bow the funds will be used if the restored fixed millage gets a green light from voters. Besides roads and parking places, commissioners mentioried other needs, but did not vote on additional priorities. Some of the needs that were mentioned included more improvements al the county jail to fa­ cilitate the proposed jail expansion, the Barry Community Resource Network build­ ing, improvements for the animal shelter situation which currently has a sub-standard structure, pay off debt, establish a building rehabilitation fund (for courthouse windows and other repairs and upkeep), services of­ fered through the County Commission on Aging and the health department, The increase in taxes for a $75,000 house with a taxable value of $37,500 would be about $35 per year, according to county offi­ cials, if the proposal is approved. DABMIL L. r«tCE (P41161) C.T* Uptt 141 6-957-44W sutnrtk 1-80090-222’. AAA MgirTgAgK-f, F.NA^CIAl. CQwrORATK>N He said he favors a reduction in the sales or income tax for people who cam less than $20,000 a year. WHY YOU? The Republicans and the Stale Legislature have ruined workers* com­ pensation and unemployment compensation. "Labor's taking the brunt of these changes. They’re taking a beating. "I’m for the teachers and working people and I would go to bat for them." Letters to the Editor, continued \/ Lew Newman is honest man To the editor: I^arry Rattler ABORTION; Rattler opposes abortion ex­ cept to save the life of the mother and in cases of rape and incest. He said he believes partial birth abortions should not be outlawed because they are rare procedures On assisted suicide, be said. "People come to Dr. Kevorkian, he doesn't go to them... I don't blame Kevorkian and I don’t know why government gels involved in this." EDUCATION: "Proposal A (for school funding) misled the people. It hasn't lived up to its promises. The rich districts get richer and the poor get poorer. Il needs reform." He said he docsaT have problemsj charter schools and the concept of SUwvIs Please Support Your United Way. Rciihmj Tho*e Who Seed Help Touching l'» AU*** of those fabulous cooks of the 30’s and 40's! 100 authentic blue ribbon recipes. Plus helpful hints included, great price, order today, $11.95. Great Granny's, P.O. Box 1010-1, —P/ Pace, FL 32571 DONALD I. HAMMOND (P40771) of Choice," but doesn't think they really do anything to improve education. "Education must be emphasized." Rafficr said. "It would help lower the enme rate. I favor community and adult education. They (the state) should fund it if they're going to mandate it. "They could privatize driver's ed. I suppose it could save money." HUNTING: 'They're talking about bears (in Proposal D). but it’s the same when you hunt coons, birds and other animals. He supports Proposal G, but opposes D. ROADS: “I didn’t like what the governor did. He high jacked federal highway money and used it and used it for something else. "They ought to spread the money more evenly across the slate. "The tax would have to be raised (for money for roads)." ISSUES: "Welfare. When we put them to work, we ought to help them all we can." difference of as much as $1,500 between the highest and lowest schools." Another issue, he said, "accountability in spending, performance measures in the bud­ gel* WHY YOU?: "I've proven myself to be able to accomplish what 1 said I would when I ran the Tint time — rational, reasonable government. I think we’ve gotten closer to that. "I represent the values of the people of the 87th District. I’ve been a strong voice for them. I've spent a lol of time in the com­ munities. dealing with their problems. The constituents come first. "I'm proud of what I've accomplished. I'm one of a handful of freshmen who've been asked to serve on the Appropriations Com­ mittee." Geiger said that his mission is "not to bring the bacon, but to cut the pork." AT LAST, HOMEMADE FAVORITES Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the dole of publication of this notice. Notice is fui thar given 963-3011 or 963-55*3 they're serving the general population." HUNTING: "D is a dangerous proposal. It appears innocuous on the surface and out­ laws baiting for bears, but the mission of the people who funded it is in question. I sec a slippery slope. Il could go on to other wildlife." He supports Proposal G. which will allow the Michigan Department of Natural Re­ sources professionals to handle wildlife man­ agement ROADS: "We must address more funding. I don’t see any alternative to increasing the fuel lax. probably in the five- to six-cent range "But the money needs to be distributed more fairly." ISSUES: Geiger said there are two other issues he feels strongly about. One is the way the state distributes funding for the courts, schools and revenue sharing. "I played a role in changing payments to the courts," he said. "We need to work on school equity. There remains a gap (in fund­ ing) that we need to address. There's still a (10/31) I am a senior citizen, bom and raised in Yankee Springs Township, and a faithful par­ ticipant in all matters of government, at the township, county and federal levels. My choice for Barry County Commissioner is Lew Newman. Lew is the best, the most ef­ fective county commissioner we have ever put into office, and I have seen and known all of them. Unlike some commissioners we have had in the past, he attends our meetings with a report on the current events of the commissioners, where they arc spending the taxpayers’ money, and asking for our comments and input. But the most important thing about Lew is this, he is honest! When you can re-elect the best... do it! Edna Briggs Lewis ’ 1 "y- " " Bkrto* Like ‘ ■ J’ * td/tow I bMnv .fit* nhraj CENA’S First and second shifts, varied hours available, it not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employ­ ment opportunities tor individuals who are interested In the nursing field All shifts available upon hire We oiler health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.68 per hour. Classes start November 12 and end November 26. The first 6 days of class Win be from 800AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM If you are interested in taking this dass. please come to Thornapple Manor between 8 00AM and 430PM, Monday through Friday to fill out an application, belore November B. 1996. Applicants chosen to take the dass do not pay lor the dass No phone calls, please "Qiornapple 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. MORTGAGE F<W<CLOFV< Fair THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WX1 BE USED FO* THAT PURPOSE MOBTGAGE SALE — befoul* bos boon .node in the condition* of a mortgage made by Clarence Jr. Kling* and Mory Ann Kling*. hueband and wife to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporalton. Mortgagee, dated December 3. 1992 and recorded on December 4. 1992 In Libor 561. on pogo 241. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and wo* assigned by mesne assignment* to resource BancShcro* Mortage Group Inc., a Delaware Cor­ poration a* assignee, by on assignment dated March 1. 1995. which wo* recorded on April 17. 1995, in Libor 62B. on Pago 443. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due of the date hereof the sum of Sixty Eight Thou­ sand Five Hundred Sixty Four and 33 100 dollar* (168.564.33). including interest of 8.500% per annum. Under the power of solo contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged For Sale: 9105 Glengarry Ct. HASTINGS Glen Varsity Jackets design items now on sale at: Mid Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear & Tanning Salon 121 E. Orchard. Delton 616-623-8340 valleY ----------- ESTATES----------- blue & gold school logo • • • • 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths Great room w / fireplace Daylight basement Excellent value Affordable Quality Construction Great Selection of floor plans and lots ROBERT DEPPE, INC BUILDING • DEVELOPMENT • REALTY 455-7767 Judy O'Neil 891-0198 240-5512 Model Hours: 1 to 6 pm Mon., Tues., Wed., & Sat. Cathedral Ceiling Kitchen Island Walkout basement Open floorplan $136,000. Standard Kitchens premise*, or some port of them, of public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hosting* Michigan at 1:00 p.m. o'clock, on November 14. 1996. Said promises ore situated in Village of Mid­ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE dleville. Bo.ry County. Michigan, and or* doserib­ The Bam County Board of Commissioners will hold a Lots 1 and 2 of Supervisor* Plat of Henry Stehr Ptot according to the recorded plot thereof as recorded in Libor 4 of Plats. Pogo 5. . Tho redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from tho date of such sate, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sole. Dated October 3. 1996 Resource BoncShore* Mortgage Group. Inc a Dofewore Corporation FO* MFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys lor Resource BancShores Group Inc. a Deleware Corporation. 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 Rle 896095133 gfcct SHERIFF STEVE DEBOER public hearing at 10:15 A.M. on Tuesday, November 12. 1996, in the Commissioner’s Room of the County Courthouse at 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Ml - to review a grant application to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for funding under the 1997 Michigan CDBG Housing Program. The purpose of the hearing is to gain citizen input prior to the submission of the application to continue the county-wide Home EXPERIENCE DEDICATION INTEGRITY VOTE NOV. 5TH Improvement Program. The County Housing Program is applying for a grant in the amount of $250,000. These Mortgage funds will be utilized to make rehab grants, forgivable loans, deferred/local loans available to low and very low income households in Barty County. (10Z31) Paid for by the Committee to Elect Sheriff DeBoer. P.O. Box 353. Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1996 SECRETS, continued from page 1 friendship with each other, because as a condition of their probation they were not to associate with others convicted of a felony The men were sentenced to five years of probation, which puls several restrictions on those convicted of a crime, including the requirement that they report regularly to their probation officers That probation also will be rescinded if the appeals court decision is allowed to stand “I was convinced from the beginning that (Quinn and Leslie ) had done nothing wrong." Watts said. "I think people should understand that given certain circumstances innocent people can be convicted of crimes." "You’d like to think this never happens." he said, "but that's not true. We're lucky we have a system of appeal, so when juries or judges make mistakes there’s a remedy for that.” As pan of the men's sentence, they were ordered to pay $5,000 apiece in court fines and costs, and more than $59,000 to Hastings Manufacturing for restitution. They were also ordered to return documents they'd obtained from Hastings Manufactunng to the company. Watts said the $59,000 was paid to the court and was being held in trust until a decision on the appeal was made The men should have the money returned to them. Watts said, and should also have documents given to Hastings Manufacturing returned to them. The men were accused of recieving and concealing allegedly stolen blueprints to a machine called the "flying head cutoff" that made piston nngs faster than other machines used at the time to manufacture piston rings They were also accused of receiving and concealing allegedly stolen setup sheets showing how io tool the machine The appeals court ruled that "the prosecutor wholly failed to prove that the blueprints were stolen." The blueprints were allegedly taken from Hastings Manufactunng by Quinn when he was working there in the early 1980s as a tool and die maker Quinn helped build the cutoff machine, and testified during his trial that he fished blucpnnls for the machine out of the trash and obtained permission from his supervisor to take the blueprints home with him. The tool room supervisor testified that he did not rcmcmtjer giving Quinn permission to take the prints, but did routinely hand out passes allowing employees to take materials such as scrap metal home. If the passes did nu< stipulate that the material was to be returned, it was considered the property of the employee, the supervisor testified. An ex-employee of Hastings Manufactunng testified during the tnal that he witnessed the supervisor giving a pass to Quinn for the prints. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wn P**uw Sui*n Trowbridge (6I6| «M5 9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a.m ; After School Special Wcdnesda*. 4 p.m. P O Box 63. HaMinp Ml 49058 PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOO, 1330 N Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a m and 6 pjn.. Wednesday 7pm Also Rambo* Learning Center, child cate. 6 a.m. u> 6 p.m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Mtdugan Ave . Haurngv Ml 49058 Sunday Servko Bible classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship 11 a m . Evening Services 6 pm WedneMiay Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945 2931 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Brarham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 1000a m.. Wor ship II 00 a m . Evening Service at 600p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible ’ <J0 p.m. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Barpst WM9Q or 948-2667 'suMay SU».i 10 • a-m Sunday Morning Worship 1 I a.m . Sunday Evening Scrv-nr 6pm. Thurviay Bible Study 7 pm If mteresled in a free Hume Bible Stud). ptea*c call lor more details WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3115 N Broadway. Hasnngs Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Dwiene Pickard 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 am . Ro Carl Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all age* NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS Aduh classes Gaming Per mwuiI Financial Frccdooi. FxamdatKWui Lhvinnev <4 Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calhng God s Peo­ ple Tu God. Building Losing RclatKinships with your Spume. Children and Friend* Join us for the claw that fas vour need* 4-H. Munday* 6 30-8 00 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500 p.m at 154 E Braodway. Woodland 11 aubaugh rcwdencc) and Wexine* day. 5.15pm at the Hidden Valley ( .wnmumty Center ( ommunity BuaklaM the thud Saturday each namth 8 00 a m . freewill offering You arc in* Hed and welcome CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Brand way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Ser* ice* 9 45 a m. Sunday School Hour IltJOl m Morning Worship Service. 6.00 p.m Even mg Service. Wednesday 7 00 pm Servicer for Adults. Teens and Children PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lace* Rond. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Mcphen W right (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9.30 am . Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 600 p m. W ednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m . Wednesday AWANA b 30-8 00 p m (3 yr old through 6ch grade) Saturdays 7-9 p m Teen Center 7-12th grades GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd 1 mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pasior Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Services -9 45 a.m . Bible Classes for ail ages. 10 40 a.m. Morning Worship Thursday 7.30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith. 5 30 p.m youth meeting with Youth with a Message" 945 9224; 6 30 p.m Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pasior Saturday Mass 4:30 pm; Sunday Masses 800am and 1100am . Confessrons Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. S.S CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 150 131rt Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile west of Patterson. NW’ of Gun Lake). Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m.; Saturday Maas during the summer 6:00 p.m ; Communion Services Wednesday, fhday al 9 00 a m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her nag Wheelchair accessible and cfevmor. Sunday School 9:30 a m.. Church Service 10:30. Wednesday b p.m Youth Meetings. Junior Scn.orH.gh HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 MW(h at M-79 Lawrence Hublcy. ptavior. phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-1995 Kathy Count choir director .Sun day morning 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Morning wor *hip. 6:00 p.m Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pal Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery far all aervices. Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Stale Riud. Heatings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am. classes for sll age* Morning Worship 10 45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are: Rambows or JJ Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8 12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19); Aduh Bible Study No age hmm GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Nov. 3 — 8:00 aad 10:45 a.m. Ho­ ly Communion. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). 12:45 Staff Sup port. Thursday. Oct. 31 — 6:30 Children's Choir; 7:30 Adult Choir, 8 00 AA Saturday. Nov 2 - 10 00 Catech 2; 3XJO Computer Preview; 8.00 NA. Monday. Nov 4 — 7:00 Brothers of Groce Schedulers Twday. Nov. 5 — 7 (1) Shepherd Comm WedndJday FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan Nav. 6 941 8004 Kevin Shoriey. Sonar Pastor James R Barren. Assl Pernor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Claeses far all ages. 11XX) am Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awaaa Clubs. 7 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer netting 1:15 p.m .. Aduh Choir HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Re* Donald Brail. Associate Pasior Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 am. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. 5:00 p.m Teens; 6.XX) p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. Kids Alive for age* 2 through fifth grade 9:00 a.m. Senior Aduh Bible Study; 1000 a.m. Young Aduh Bible Study. 6:30 p.m Kid's Quizzing and Ladies Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Bi bfe Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further information call the church office •ractice THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wail Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a.m. and 10:45 a m Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a.m. Wednesday evening tennee 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. abo Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting al 502 E Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 am Holy Commumoo 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more mformatum call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick al **48 2101 St Andrew's is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Fischer, Pasior A mission of St Rove Catholic Church. Hastingv Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader ship training The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK 700 Sosft Ctode. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED MFTHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church atreeu. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapefl. Organist and Director of Musk snd Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to ail floors Broadcast of worship *er vice over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 5 tn SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . Worship 11:00 a m with child care for infants and toddkr* thro age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. MI-HI Youth Fellowship — 4XX) p.rti ; Senior Hi Youth Fellowifop - 5 30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Family Night Ugbi Meal. Bible Study. Kid* Ac­ tivities Harting 6:00 pm First Wednesday of month is Game Night Thursday. Oct. 31 — Rum­ mage Sale 8:00 a.m to 6 00 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 3 — All Sainu Sun­ day with Remembrance Service for all members who have died in past year Thursday. Nov. 7 — Com­ munity Prayer Service 12:15 pm. in sanctuary HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Kefter. D.C.E. Becky Ocxler. Pro­ gnun' Youth Director Thursday. Oct 31 - 3 00 p m Cadette Choir. 3:00 p m Handchime* Fri­ day. Nos I — 11 30 p m Senior High Retreat begin* Sunday. Nov 3 - 800 am Chancel Choir rehearsal. 9.30 and 11:00 Morning Worship (9:30 Service i* braodca*! over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided during both Services. Communion celebrated at both Ser Hastings and Lake Odessa vices today 9 50 a in. Sunday Church School for all ages. 10.30 WREN FUNERAL HOME a.m. Coffee Hour. 10 M) a m Flower signup for 1997. 11 50 a m Children * Church NO PYF MEETINGS TODA) 7 oo pm Hsstings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hsstings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ' Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan New Member* Class at the Manse Monday. Nov 4 — 4 00 pm Rehearsal for the Christmas Musical Tuesdav Nos 5 DON'T FORGET TO VOTE" 100pm Full Stat! meeting. 4 00 p m Apple Pie Making. 6 30 p m Jaycees LeawMi Sharpe Hall. 7:15 pm Eileen Circle Lounge Wednesday. Nov 6 - 9 30 a m Martha Mary Circk al Martha Brown'*. 12 00 mam Circk f3 • Agnes Smith * (Bet*. Lucie A Paula hostesses). 12 00 noon Circk 44 Puduck at Janet Feighner *. 7 00 p m Chancel Choir. 7:30pm Cir­ ck 45 • a: Kathy Beduhn s 7 30 pm Ruth Circle - at Helen Tucker * Thursday. No* 7-9 30 a m. Circk 42 • Church Lounge a partial set of prints given to the undercover officer, but Quinn and Leslie maintained the payment was given to lhem so they would not sell their technology io another company. In their decision, the appeals court said the question remained of whether the pair could be convicted of receiving and concealing stolen property because they obtained the setup sheets. The setup sheets were allegedly misappropriated in the early 1990s. The prosecution alleged that a Hastings Manufactunng employee. Marcia Rice, look the setup sheets without permission from the company and gave them to Quinn. However. Quinn testified that Rice was living al his home for a period of time, and after she left, he found the sheets in his See SECRETS, cont. on page 19 __________________________ _ _________________________________________________________________ / Josephine M. Segar ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnvon Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekday* or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Mac* 10 (X) am — 1928 Book of Common Prdkcr Thus, the appeals court said, "the testimony failed to show that the defendants wrongfully possessed the blueprints." According to Quinn's trial testimony, he later showed the blueprints to Leslie, who worked with him at a Grand Rapids firm, and (he two decided to try and produce the piston ring machine. Leslie called several manufacturers to see if they were interested in the technology. Quinn testified. One of the manufacturers contacted Hastings Manufacturing, which then hired a private detective to investigate the matter. After a meeting with Quinn and Leslie, the detective contacted the Michigan Slate Police and an undercover stale police detective set up a meeting with the pair, paid them $15,000. and then arrested them on the receiving and concealing stolen property charge. The state police alleged that the $15,000 was paid for MARSHALL - Josephine M. Segir, age 77. of Manhall, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 1996 at Thonupple Manor in Hastings follow­ ing a long illness. Mrs. Segar was born on November 6, 1918 in Convis Township to John and Vera (Cole) Scott. She had been a life long resident of Marshall and Convis Township. She was a homemaker and also had woriced at State Farm doing office cleaning. She married Richard Fuller on October 13, 1935 in Manhall. He preceded her in death on December 24, 1956. Mn. Segar enjoyed fishing, sewing, hunting for mushrooms and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by four grandchil­ dren and one great grandson; step-sister, Katherine Bowes; step-brother, Vergil Thorndyke. She is survived by six daughters, Barbara Adams of Marshall, Audrey Parker of Atlanta, Michigan, Arlene Johnston of Tekonsha, Judy Hoag and Brenda Bugbee both of Battle Creek, and Darla Goodman of Hastings; two sons, Richard Fuller of Anger, North Carolina, David Fuller of Augusta, Georgia; step-sisters. Alma Passo and Imogene Benedict both of Detroit and Florence LaVerae of Coldwater; step-brothers, Francis Bates of Homer and Marvin Benjamin of Marshall; 20 grandchil­ dren; 28 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Emory of Battle Creek and Tiraah Summerfield of Marshall. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Octob­ er 26, 1996 at the Craig Kempf Funeral Home, Marshall. Interment took place in Porter Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the chirity of one’s choice. Richard A’ Zimmenftan HASTINGS 9 Richard A. Zimmerman, age 52, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 1996 al Pennock Hospital. Mr. Zimmerman was born on July 19,1944 in Grand Rapids, the son of Harold & Helen (Nelson) Zimmerman. He was raised in the Wyoming, Michigan Area and attended schools there. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1962. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona for about one year, returning to Grand Rapids and was employed by General Motors in the Diesel Division. He joined the Michigan Army National Guard in 1963 and served until 1968. He continued to further his education with a variety of college classes. Mr. Zimmerman was married to Sharon K. Rybski on May 12, 1967 ax the Faith Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. Mr. Zimmerman attended the 69th Recruit School of the Michigan State Police in 1967 and was first assigned to the Pontiac Post in 1968. In 1970 he was transferred to Blissfield and promoted to Sergeant From 1976 to 1979 he worked as a Sergeant at the Benton Harbor Post and lived in St Joseph. In 1979 he was appointed Commander of the Hastings Team and in 1983 was promoted to Second Lieuten­ ant In 1988 the Hastings Team was upgraded to the Hastings Post and he was promoted to First Lieutenant He retired from the Michigan State Police on November 6. 1993 as a First Lieutenant and Post Commander. He earned two Meritorious Service Awards, an Honor­ able Merxion Meritorious Service Award and a Life Saving Award. Mr. Zimmerman was a conscientious public servant an effective leader and an individual sincerely concerned with the safety and well being of the people of Michigan. After his retirement from the Slate Police he accepted the self-created position of Public Safety Director with the Barry County Road Commis­ sion, a position he currently held. He shared his time with the Barry County United Way, the Family-Children’s Services, and the Administrative Board and Technical Board for the Barry County E-911 Central Dispatch. Mr. Zimmerman is survived by his wife, Sharon; two sons. Marc J. Zimmerman, Chad A. Zimmerman both of Hastings; one grand­ son, Matthew of Washington Sate; parents, Harold & Helen Zimmerman of Lake Placid, Florida; two brothers. Larry Zimmerman of Coral Gables, Florida, Tom Zimmerman of Byron Center; one sister, Barbara LaMaire of Hudsonville. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Octob­ er 26, 1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with Father Robert E. Consani officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Richard A. Zimmerman Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. EXTRA COPIES! of The BANNER ! are available throughout Greater Barry County! |Angela Swiatek| HASTINGS - Angela Swiatek, age 83, of Hastings, passed away Monday, October 28, 1996 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was bora on August 17,1913 in Detroit, the daughter of Stephan and Felicia (Idzikowski) Bednarczyk. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1931 and attended Wayne State University for two years. Mrs. Swiatek married Thaddeus C. Swiatek on July 4, 1937, he preceded her in death on October 18, 1986. She moved to Hastings in 1986 from Southfield. She was an active volunteer for may organi­ zations in Barry County as well as Southfield. She was a member of St. Rose Church and Hastings Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus Swiatek; and brother, Harry Bednarczyke. She is survived by daughters, Patricia (Barry) Niviaon of Clarksville, Barbara Swiatek of Hastings; sons, Robert (Marilyn) Swiatek of Hastings, Leonard (Jean’Ne) Swiatek of Hastings; nine grandchildren; one great grandson; brother, Edward (Estelle) Bednarczkye. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 31, 1996 from 9 ajn. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, Octob­ er 31, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Char­ les H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. BflDDLEVILLE - Kenneth B. TwlR <t 75. of Middleville and formerly of LasriRg. paared away Sunday, October 27, 1996. Mr. Twiss was bora in Chicago, Dlinots. He graduated from Michigan State University. Mr. Twisa wu a retired owner/landicape designer of Twisa landscape Center. He also enjoyed working for Harder & Warner Land­ scape in Grand Rapids. He was a member of the Thornapple Valley Church of Hastings. He was also a World War II Army Veteran. Mr. Twiss is survived by his wife, Carolyn; three children, Douglas (Carol) Twiss, Marsha (Paul) Hopkins, and Barbara Brower, and her friend Robert Clark; five grandchildren, Kimberly and Brian Twiss, Chad DeNike, and Michael Hopkins, and Brandee Brower. Military Service and Interment will be at Fort Custer for the family. Friends and family memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 2,1996 at 1:00 p.m. at Thornapple Valley Church, Hastings with Pastor Jen Amen. Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, P.O. Box 308, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Lucile M. Brown VKXXAJ&V - Lucile M. Brown, age 87, of Woodland, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mn. Brown was bora on September 19, 1909 in Barry County, the daughter of William & Hattie (Parmer) Gillespie. She was raised in Barry County and attended Lakeview Schools, graduating in 1927 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend the Old Barry County Normal and Western Michigan University receiving her Teaching Degree. She was married to Walter Brown on June 21, 1931 in Potterville. Mn. Brown taught school at U-rryville for a time, she stopped to raise her family and care for her ill husband for several yean, she returned to her leaching at Martin Cornen, Welcome Comen and retired in 1975 from Maple Valley School System. She wu a member of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, Woodland Women’s Study Club, Barry County Retired Teachers Associa­ tion, Women’s Missionary Club of the Kilpat­ rick Church. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Walter in 1956; son, Wesley in 1936; an infant son; sister, Iona Bell; brother, Shirley Gillespie. She is survived by two sons, Harold (Bever­ ly) Brown of Woodland, Gordon (Helen) Brown of Woodland; two daughters, Margaret (William) Schleh of Middleville, Marian (Alfred) Van Meter of Caledonia; 15 grand­ children; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Sarah Laubaugh of Baldwin; brother-in-law, Lee Bell of HoiL Visitation will be held Thursday, October 31, 1996 from 2:004:00 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 1, 1996 al 11:00 a.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend George Speu officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kilpatrick Building Fund. Glenn Dale Babbitt HEMET, CALIFORNIA - Glenn Dale Babbitt, age 79, of Hemet, California and formerly of Delton A Battle Creek, pused away Sunday, October 27, 1996 at Evergreen Manor, Battle Creek. He wu bora on August 6, 1917 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of James Hamlet A Martha Irene (Dale) Babbitt. He wu a Tool A Die Maker for 40 yean. He wu employed for 19 years at Eaton Manufac­ turing in Marshall where he retired in 1975. He was a 50 yeu life member of Brookside Masonic Lodge A 720 F. A A.M. in Indianapo­ lis, Indiana He enjoyed turtle tripping, hunting, filhing, poker, nveling, flew lirplines in eirly SO'i. He had lived in Hemet, California since 1978. He wu married twice both ended in divorce. He wu preceded in death by three listen, Helen Somers, Wsveleoe Bibbitt, June Hebert; four brothen, Wilbur, Psul, Murray A James Bsbbin. He Is survived by dsughter. Jane Speedy tf Indianapolis, Indiana; son, William Babbitt of Delton; four gindchildreo; three great grand­ children; one brother, Victor Babbitt at Climu; two sisters, Ruth Durham A Roae Belcher both of Hemet, California. Cremation hu taken place at his request and there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton |EpetynASiort| LAKE ODESSA-Evelyn A. Short, age 87. of Lake Odessa, passed array Thursday, Octob­ er 24, 1996 at her residence. । Mrs. Short wu born on March 24,1909 in Barry County, the daughter of Peter ami BeJsie (Platt) Coburn. • She was raised in Hastings Area and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1924 from Hastings High School and attended Barry County Normal snd Western Michigan Univer­ sity receiving her Teaching Degree. She taught at the Brown Rural School. Bee­ port and Clarksville Schools for over 45 years, retiring in 1975. She wu a member of Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne (Von) Gieger of Lake Odesu; five grandchil­ dren, Rick Geiger at Springfield, Illinois, Roc (Kathy) Geiger of Charlotte, Roger Geiger of Lake Odessa. Becky (Todd) Wieland at Lake Odesu, Rob (Tammy) Geiger of Clarksville; five great grandchildren. Chip Geiger, Jessica Geiger, Nicholas Wieland, Brooke Wieland. Eric Geiger; one brother, Harry Coburn of Hastings. Funeral Services were held Sunday, October 27,1996 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odesu with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Burial wu at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odesu Community Library. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, lake Odessa. | Arthur O. Burghdoff | BATTLE CREEK - Arthur O. Burghdcff, age 75, of Battle Creek and formerly of Hast­ ings, passed away Friday, October 25, 1996 at Battle Creek Health SystemZCommunity Site. Mr. BurghdofT was born on May 24,1921 at Rutland Township, Barry County, the son of Orville A Bessie (Moore) BurghdofT. He wu raised in Rutland Township and attended Rural schools there. He wu a United Statu Army Veteran of World War II. He wu married to Beatrice M. Christiansen on March 27, 1939. He wu employed at the Barry County Road for nearly 40 years, retiring In 1983. Previous employment included Union Pump in Battle Creek and wu engaged in fanning. He wu a mem her of Marshall Moose Lodge, Disabled Amencan Veterans, Past President of Michigan Travel Trailers Club, member of Hastings V.F.W.. former member of Hastings Moose Lodge. He wu preceded in death by his wife, Beat­ rice co July 26, 1991; brother, Gerald Burghdoff in 1972. He is survived by three sons, Rex (Maridee) BurghdofT of Arizona. Tom (Bonnie) Burghdoff of Hastings, Dan (Darla) BurghdofT of Hutings; two daughters, Pam (Bing) Gttyott of Caledonia. Michele (David) Lawrence of Middleville; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grand­ children; two brothers, Orville BurghdofT of Hutings. Robert BurghdofT of Hastings; two sisters, Artheal Bellon of Hastings, Leona Bowman of Hastings; special friend, Gertrude Goodale of Battle Creek. Funeral Services were held Monday, Octob­ er 28, 1996 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend David Morton officiating. Burial wu at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS by Catherine Luca, The Woodland Lions held a spouse and guest night to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the founding of the local club and there were 24 members and guests al the meeting. Don McDowell, spoke to the Woodland Lions and showed slides of the Dearborn his­ torical center, where he worked for 20 yean. He taught in the Lakewood District for 12 years before his employment in the Henry Ford Museum complex. When he retired, he returned to make Lake Odessa his home. McDowell reported the Henry Ford Mu­ seum and Greenfield Village opened in 1928 and that, as long as he lived. Henry Ford made extreme efforts to sec that everything in the village and the museum was com­ pletely authentic. McDowell said the mu­ seum covers 12 acres and the village has an additional 200 acres. He said it is often re­ ferred to as “the attic of the wcrld,” but that an effort has been made in the last few yean to make it more modem and attractive to people used to a faster lifestyle. The Lions and their guests enjoyed a Swiss steak dinner before the program and held a short business meeting following it. The Woodland village council has set Trick or Treat” hours in the village from 5 Gould-Booher exchange vows Leslie Ann Gould of Nashville and Kyle Robert Booher of Vermontville were united in marriage on Aug. 10. 1996 at Nashville Bap­ tist Church, with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. The parents of the bride are Wayne and Sherry Gould of Nashville. The grooms parents are Michael and Jill Booher of Vermontville. Maid of Honor was Emilic Gould, sister of the bride; the bridesmaids were Erin Booher, sister of the groom. Retha Byrd. Stacee Hawkins and Lisa Wood, friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Allison Oleson, cousin of the bride. Best man was Jason Allen, friend of the groom; groomsmen were Lee Gould, brother of the bride. Chris Cooley. Jeremy Sampson and Jason Simmons, friends of the groom. Ushers were Ryan Bickel, friend of the groom; Andy Oleson and Josh Oleson, cousins of the bride. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Sieve and Melanie Garlinger. aunt and uncle of the groom; and Wayne and Loretta Neil, aunt and unde of the bride. Guest book attendants were Justin Thrun and Alicia Goiovich, friends of the bride and groom. A reception was held at the Barry County Expo Center in Hastings. After a week honeymoon in Estes Park. Colorado, the couple now reside in Big Rapids where they both attend Ferris State University. Thomases celebrate 50 years together Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas were mar­ ried Oct. 27. 1946 in the First United Methodist Church. Hastings. Michigan. To ceiebate the occasion, reservations for a fami­ ly dinner on Oct. 27 are made. The couple were treated to a balloon ride by the family at Sky American. Dick and Audrey had three children Lynette of Hastings. Bryan (deceased) and Lauric of Kalamazoo, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. GIRL, Dave and Amy VandeCar of Lake Odessa would like to announce the arrival of their daughter Courtnie Lynn. She was born at Butterworth Hospital on Sept. 29th. weighing 8 Rm. 11 ozs. and was 2016 inches long. She joins big sister Shelbie Jo at home. Pro­ ud grandparents are Ray and Mary Dykhouse aad and Monty and Alice Forshey all of Lake Odessa, great grandfather Drice Dykhouse of Hillsdale and adopted great grandparents Dean aad Viola Cunningham of Lake Odessa. GIRL, Tom. Charma, and Kelcie Carr of Fredericksburg. Virginia are very pleased to announce the birth of their new daughter and sister, Rachel Morgan. She was bom Sept. 24.1996. w-ighed 6 Rm. 3 ozs . and was 17M inches long. Maternal grandparents are Kay and Sue Burke of Millboro Springs, Virginia, and the late Joseph W. Roy of Marlinton. West Virginia. Maternal great-grandparents are Mn. Ora Sharp, and Joseph J. and Bourne Roy, all of Martinton. West Virginia Paternal grandparents are Gene and Bertrndine Carr of Lake Odessa. Michigan. Pater­ nal great-grandmother is Mrs. Uceba Thomas also of Lake Odessa Kubeks to observe 30th anniversary Jim and Alice Kubek will be celebrating 30 years of marriage on Nov. 9. 1996. We. their children and grandchildren, invite family and friends to share in the celebration al 5 p.m. at the Algonquin Lake Lodge. 2403 Iroquois Trail, Hastings. Your presence is all that is required. LEGAL NOTICE GIRL, Amy Rose born at Butterworth Hospital on Oct 14. at 8:24 a.m. to Bernie and Kathy Kuzava of Caledonia. Weighing 8 Rm. 1 oz. and 19V6 inches long. Welcomed home by siblings Jonathon and Sara. GIRL, Megan Keely born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 15. at 12:00 to Jeff Gilbert of Nashville and Kerron Gilbert of Portage. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 2116 inches long. BOY, Jesse Jo born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 15. at 8:26 to Mary Kelly and Jim Kin­ ney of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9U ozs. GIRL, Theresa Grace born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 16 at 8:45 a.m. to Tom and Ann Feldpausch of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. NMDMOTM October 9. 1996 Mooting collod to order by Suporvltor at 7:00 All members and several guests present In­ cluding Commissioner Wenger. Board wot informed of the status of Roils to Trails Project which include stops being taken to post signs stating thof the trail is closed to all traf­ fic and that tho Village of Middleville Is not ready to apply for a special use permit at this time. Request to adopt on amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Monogement Plan was brought up from the table and tabled ogam indefinitely. Bills wore approved for payment as presented. Mooting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk (10/31) Part-Time Activity Assistant Tendercare in Hastings has a position avail­ able for an energetic individual to be an activity assistant. Experience pref. We offer an excellent salary and a pleasant working environment. For immediate consideration please send resume or apply in person. Tendercare, Hastings 240 E. North St. EOE We need your type. Donate Blood. American Red Cross to 7 p.m. The Woodland Lions will again hold a Halloween party in the park ror the children and youth of the area to enjoy after they fin­ ish their‘Trick or Treat” rounds. The party will include cider, doughnuts and hot dogs to roast over a bonfire. In the costume contest in the park ct 7:30 pun., several age groups will be judged and prizes awarded in each category. A special “rabbit fry” was held at Wood­ land Townehouse Wednesday evening for members of the Economic Development Committee from Michigan State University, Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Direc­ tor Dixie Stadel-Manshum and county. Lake Odessa and Woodland village officials and the Woodland Lions Club. The dinner was served in The Maple Room" on the north side of the Townehouse and a good crowd attended. The Economic Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce has been look­ ing at taking a comprehensive view of pos­ sible economic development in Barry County. To help with this, Barry County was chosen as a pilot for a Community As­ sessment Team (CAT) through Michigan State University Extension. This committee arrived in Hastings Tues­ day evening and spent Wednesday touring the Hastings area and part of the county to the north and west. The long day ended with the dinner at the Woodland Townhouse with Woodland and Late OtettaoffiBMBeM some members of the Woodland Lions Qute. The committee consisted of Sally Carpen­ ter, Michigan State University Extension Home Economist; Randy Thelen, MSUE Committee and Economic Development Agent; Ray Vlasin, Professor of Resource Development at Michigan State University; Jan Hartough. Barry County County Exten­ sion Director, Dan Spotts, Assistant Profes­ sor, Michigan Travel and Tourism Center, 4 Ed Grobe, Direosr of Development of Ingham County Economic Development Corpo­ ration and Stadel-Manshum. Woodland and Lake Odessa Community leaden at the meeting included Les Forman. Woodland Village president and Lakewood School Board chairman; Steve Secor. Lake­ wood School District Superintendent; Tim Burd and Lew Newman. Barry County Commissioners; Jerry Engle, president of the Lake Odessa Village Council; Linda Swift representing the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce; Corey Bailey and Douglas Ressner, president and immediate past president of the Woodland Lions Club, as well as several other members of that club and other people from the area. Stadel-Manshum had everyone introduce him or her self and then the members of the committee answered questions from the group Engle harded out a list of questions he hoped to have answered. Engle’s list in­ cluded economic development issues facing the village of Lake Odessa such as the clos­ ing of Sparton Engineered Products with a loss of al least 100 jobs. The committee plans included another full day of touring the county and on Friday morning a visit to Pennock Hospital for breakfast and a meeting with Pennock and Health Department representatives, and Tbomapple Manor and Tendercare people. The committee plans to return to the county to report on their conclusions and suggestions around Nov. 26 to Dec. 4. The benefit to be held at the Woodland Townehouse on Saturday. Nov. 9, for Herb Miller Jr., who has been diagnosed to have brain cancer, will include a spaghetti dinner with garlic bread and coleslaw for a free-will donation from 4 to 7 p.m.. an auction at 7 p.m. and a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Anyone who wishes to help with the din­ ner. donate to the auction or find out more details may call the Townehouse number. 367-4690, and ask for Bobby. When the Lake Odessa Area Histoneal So­ ciety Board of Directors met last week. Pam Swiler presented her plans for a genealogy club. She hopes to make it Ionia County wide. It will meet and keep its records in the Lake Odessa Depot. She hopes to complete an interest survey by January, when she will report back to the board. John Waite reported to the board that the display case built by Patrick Doyle is com­ pleted for his Eagle Scout project and has been placed in the depot office. Hans were made for the society's partici­ pation in the two-day “Christmas Around the Town” event, which is held the Friday and Art Meade's picket fence came from an old mansion In Kalamazoo. Saturday after Thanksgiving. The depot will have special exhibits, a bake sale, a white elephant table and some natural craft sup­ plies. Lynda Cobb reported that a new antique mall has opened in the building that was Western Auto in Lake Odessa. The next general meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be at the Lake Manor dining room Thursday. Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Mike Rohrbacher will pre­ sent a program with his collection of baby bottles, drug bottles ar.d specific-to-the-area memorabilia. A “Kids' Carnival" was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon and evening. From 4 to 5:30 organized games were held for the children and from 5:30 to 6. entertainment was provided. Jim Steed gave a review of Tops from around the world and the fifth and sixth graders club called The Buzzers” held a buzzer contest with Tammy Mattice giving them questions from the book of Exodus. Hot dogs were roasted outdoors and fed to anyone hungry all afternoon and evening. Door prizes were given and Terry and Jan Geiger won the grand prize, which wa» an old exercise bicycle that was left over from the recent "Living Stones” rummage sale. They gave it away again before leaving the church. The entire afternoon and early evening was planned and organized by Tammy Smith, and John Waite told me that a “good time was had bv all." He also said there were 250 people in the church during the fun hours. (I did not get to the carnival, as my son, John Lucas, had come from Hamilton, Ont. for the weekend to help with severrf autumn chores. He cut down and cut up two dead birch trees to discourage woodpeckers from coming into yard, as they always think they have to make a few pecks on my bare south­ ern cypress siding while they are here.) During the morning worship service at Lakewood United Methodist. ±e Rev. Ward Pierce baptized nine people of all ages and around 20 people joined the church. A power surge did damage to the home and appliances of Terry and Jan Geiger last Thursday afternoon. Jan said when she got home and smelled the fumes of burning wires, she called the power company and they told her to call 911 immediately. Rve fire engines arrived very quickly. There were never any flames, but Jan and Terry said the extensive damage to their property is still being evaluated. Art Meade bought a period white picket fence at an auction of an old mansion in Kalamazoo. He said the mansion was to be moved and he brought the 1950s style picket fence home and put it up around their front y«d. Art said he will probably be looking for some ‘Tom Sawyers” to paint it next sum­ mer. Some interesting tidbits I just found in a Woodgrove Parish bulletin that arrived in to­ day’s mail — Scott Hershberger and Annette Blough were married last Friday at Wood­ grove. Mark Poll is Sales Associate of the Week at Larry Poll Realty and has sold over $4 million so far this year. Doug Sarver recently successfully audi­ tioned for the Regional B Honors Choir. Doug will travel to WMU Dec. 7 to per­ form. Libby Kinsey was one of 22 educators honored by former students in the recently published “Who's Who Among American Teachers.” Larry Neil received the Michigan Farm Bureau Key Club Award for recruiting new Farm Bureau Members. Several youth and young adults trom Woodgrove Christian/Brethren Parish at­ tended the Peace Academy (District Youth Rally) at Camp Brethren Heights with dis­ trict minister Jim Kinsey, Sunday. Don’t forget the Woodland Gospel Quar­ tet's annual concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge. A free-will offering will be taken. Please come and bring friends. .......................FIVE MILLION • REASONS TO \ ^7\ WATCH ABC 41 is now transmitting with 5 million watts of power. What this means to you is a stronger signal and superior quality picture. ABC 41 brings you ABC programming and provides you with the best local News, Weather and Sports in Southwest Michigan. ABC 41 takes pride in delivering exciting and innovative developments as a part of a committment to provide you with the latest technology, the finest entertainment, and 41 News, Your Local News Source. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31, 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Dofoull hot occurred In tho condition* of o mor­ tgage mode by H.D.F. Realty. Inc., o Mkhigon cor poration. mortgogor. to tho State Bonk ol Caledonia. a Michigan bonking corporation of 627 E Main Street Caledonia. Ml 49316. mortgagee by a mortgage dated January 7. 1993. rocordo-1 m rho OHko ol Register of Deeds lor Barry County on January II. 1993. in Libor 563 pogo 691 Because ol said default tho mortgagee ho* declared the entire unpaid amount secured by sold mortgage duo and payable forthwith A* of the dote of this notice, there it doimed to be due. including for principal and interest on »oid mortgage the turn ol >65.694 18. ond interest will continue on tho principal balance ol >56 899 95 at the rate ol 9 375 percent. No suit or proceeding In low ho* been instituted to recover the debt secured by told mortgage or any port thereof Notice It hereby given that by virtue of the power of tale contained in said mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided, ond to pay said amount with interest, o* provided m *oid mortgage and oil legal costs, charges and ex pontes, including attorneys feet oliowed by low. ond oil taxes and insurance premium* paid by the undersigned before sole, toid mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premise* of public sole to the highest bidder at the East door ol the Borry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hostings Michigan on Thursday. November 7. 1996 at 100 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage ore situated in Township ol Thornoppie. Borry County. Michigan ond ore described at follows Lot 8 of Hilltop Estates according to the record ed plot thereof os recorded in Liber 5 of Plots on page 74. Barry County records; Notice is further giver, that the length of the redemption period will be sis (6) hsonths from the dote of sole, unless determined abandoned in ac cordonee with MCL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 day* from tho dote of sole Doted; September 26. 1996 TWOHEY MAGGINI PIC Attorneys for the State Bonk of Caledonia By David Schoolenberg 212 Waters Building Grand Rapid* Ml 49503 (616)439-6168 Breaking bridge SHOUT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AH Counties) TWOHEY MAQO'NI, R.C 212 Water* BuMdto* Grand Ra*Ma, McMgaa 4bS03 (•it) 4BB41M MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* been mode in tho condition* of a mortgage mode by Joseph A. Broyo ond Susan M. Broyo husband and wife, to Mortgage Plus. Inc. Mortgagee doted June 18. 1993, ond recorded on Juno 21. 1993 in Libor 575. on •oge(s) 316 Borry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Square Mortgage Company n/k a Roliastor Mor­ tgage Corporation by mesne ossignment(s) doted March 31. 1995. ond recorded on April 5. 1995 in Liber 627. on Pogo 881. Borry Comfy Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Fifty Five Thou­ sand Six Hundred Ninety and 85 100 Dollar* (S55.690.85). Including interest of 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such co»e mode and pro vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan, ol two o'clock a m. on December 5 1996. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described os: Beginning ot a point of the North line of Section 36. Town 2 North. Range 9 West distant 430.00 loot East of the North 1/4 post of said section; thence continuing East, along North Secton lino 310.00 feet; thence South, at right angles to said North Section lino. 290 00 foot; thence West 310.00 foot: thence North 290.00 foot to the Point of Beginning. Also and easement for ingress ond ogress with others lor use in common over the driveway now located on tho promises lying East of ond adjacent to the above described promises. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sole. Doted October 17. 1996 Washington Square Mortgage Company n/k/o Roliostor Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO * ALT. Attorney* 320 E Big Beaver Rd . Suite 190 Troy. Michigan 48063 (810) J89-3900 Rio No. 961102 (10/31) A DEMOCRAT FOR A CHANGE! In America, you arc MEL GOEBEL not requited to otter food to the r>unqry Or to Amer < a ■ $ that you Orangeville and Yankee Spnngs really don't have to do Townships anything to' anybody for honest, efficient, responsive and forward planning county government • Julie Bourdo - Former Delton Kellogg School Board Member • John Gates - Orangeville Supervisorelect • Rob Heethuis - Delton Kellogg Teacher and football coach • Emmett Herrington - Barry County Commissioner (7th District) • Dean McBeth - Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools • Gerald L Page - Former Superintendent, Thomapple Kellogg School To th* SO million of you who tim< mon», »• yeex thank* for all you'** g-.** tmagma what mor* could do Can t SOO 55 GM 5 It's what «n th* wood you can do Pad for by the Committee to elect Mehnn Goebel op ooo oo ooooooooo o o o o o o o oo ooo o NO HOUSE PAYMENTS o o o Forget Hazel Plus... S1OOO With the purchase of any new Single or Doublewide Home o o o o HURRY! LIMITED TIME OFFER! Offer good in Hanover Village & Thornapple Lake Estates only Plus.. Months F Lot Rent Not valid with any other promotion. Battle Creek location only “Luxury Living at Affordable Prices" o o o o o Your Profouorul Home Builder IANIAGE H 0 U S I ng) oC O CO O C 0 O ( Poor direction 13078 Helmer Rd.. Exit 95 off! 94. Battle Creek. Ml 979-8818 or 1-800-567-4684 Dear Ana Lander*: 1 am a 45-year-old woman of above-average intelligence, with no major problems — except one. which I am ashamed to admit. I have absolutely zero sense of direction. Am I the only one afflicated this way? Although it seems to be an insignificant pro­ blem, it has cost me dearly. I have had to pass up job promotions because they entailed driv­ ing to other citir* or communities. I actually must be programmed to go to the mall, which is just 5 rules away. It is extremely embarassing to be invited somewhere and have to decline because 1 know I would gel lost on the way, or if I did make it, I would never find my way back. I should tell you that maps, com­ passes and written directions have oftentimes been of no help. I still get lost. When I try to explain this problem to nor­ mal people who never get lost, they look at me like I’m from another planet. Am I a hopeless case. Ann? What can you suggest — Royal Oak, Mich. Dear Royal Oak: You aren’t an ignormaus, dear. You were bom with a glitch in the crania] wiring. Make dry runs whenever possible, and take another person with you if you can. 1 sym­ pathize with you. My sense of direction isn’t terrific, either. I can get lost in a phone booth. Dear Ann Landers: I met a woman in November 1995, and we became engaged in March. She broke our engagement in August. 6 MONTHS CAN Ml USED TOWARDS YOUR DOWN PAYMENT o Dear Ann Landers: I am 21 years old. have been married a year and have no desire to have children. Many people have said to me, "You're too young to know what you want. Later in life, you will wish you had children." This makes me mad because I do know what 1 want. In fact, both my husband and 1 already have taken measures to be sure I don’t become pregnant accidentally 1 love my life the way it is, and 1 don't want children to mess it up. When 1 tell people that, they look at me like I'm some kind of freak Why is there so much prejudice against couples who decide to remain childless? I have plenty of reasons for not wanting children. For starters, they’re incredibly ex­ pensive. Secondly, parenthood is a lifetime responsibility. If your son gets into trouble or your daughter gets pregnant, who picks up the tab. emotionally and financially? And what about the violence, drugs, peer pressure and worsening school conditions that kids have to deal with every day? I don't want to bring a child into this kind of world. Don’t get me wrong. Ann. 1 lu.- kids. I just don’t want any of my own. 1 love the freedom I have because there are no kids in the picture. My husband and I will never walk the floor at night waiting for teenagers to come home, wondering if they’re in trouble or dead in a ditch somewhere People shouldn't look down on those of us who have chosen not to have children, yet I feel that they do. Please print this letter and state your views. — Childless and Happy in Pa. Dear Pa.: I cannot imagine a decision that is more personal than whether or not to have children. Why arc you so defensive about it? Parenthood is a major commitment. While the joys are enormous, so are the risks. It seems to me, however, that 21 is awfully young to have "taken measures" to ensure that you don’t get pregnant. For your sake. I hope these "measures" can be reversed should you change your mind. In 10 years, you will not be the same person you are today. Bet on it. about livmq here in 6th Dtjtnct 6 No kids, please the ot the nicest things Barry County Commissioner wfff work shelter Ann Landers homeless In fact, one For Mel (11/U) o o o Dear Ann Landers: 1 live in a small midwestcm town where playing bridge is a frequent pastime These games are in the evening. We serve a light supper and play un- Free Fall carnival is tonight "Hazel" is 30 and has a 27-year-old sister. They are inseparable. We could never go anywhere alone. Her sister wu always with us. and I had to pay for everything for three. Neither Hazel nor her sister have ever had a job. Their father gives them money whenever they need it. He is a house painter and has taught the girls the trade. They have gone with him on several jobs as "helpers." The whole family loves to play cards. They go to a place and play blackjack and poker and bingo. Of course. Daddy supplies all the gambling money. Their livestyle is bizarre. They do not have a telephone or a mailbox. It is their custom to spend five months of the year in Ohio and the winters in Florida, where I live. When they were in Ohio. I talked to Hazel on the phone every other day. She always called me collect from a public phone. In order to talk to her while she was in Florida, I bought her a cellular phone and toid her she was the only one who could use it. Hazel agreed to this. 1 later received two phone bills totaling $700. She denies making these calls. Hazel said she cared for me very much and wanted a future with me, but then she broke off our engagement, claiming we are not sex­ ual compatible. I don't know what she is talk­ ing about. We've never had sex. What de you make of all this, Ann? — Tam­ pa Tom. Dear Tom: Hazel is two sandwiches short of a picnic. Consider yourself lucky she broke the engagement. The whole family sounds as if it belongs in a squirrel cage. If Hazel calls and says she has changed her mind and warns to many you after all, tell her you have changed your mind, too. Get your cellular phone back, change your number and forget about Hazel. til 10. j The problem is one woman who often br­ ings her 4-year-old daughter along without warning. Everyone else who ha.% children makes other arrangements, as this is con­ sidered a night inn Even the hostess goes to great lengths to get her family out of the house or relegates them to the recreation room or the basement This 4-year-old is spoiled rotten and does her damdest to be the center of attention. What is supposed to be an enjoyable card games turns out to be a teeth-gnnding. nail­ biting evening. The mother makes no effort whatsoever to control the child. Is there a tactful way to tell this woman not to bring her daughter to our card games and that we would be happy to find a substitute if , she cannot get a sitter? We are all sick to death of that kid. — Fed Up in Nebraska Dear Nebraska: Forget the tact. That woman has demonstrated a total lack of ten- ■ sitivty by bringing her child to your homes and allowng her to be disruptive and obnoxious. Tell her point-blank tht she is not to bring the child again and if she can't find a sitter, you will find another player m her place. Gob of the Day (Credit Changing Times . magazine) : Two-thirds of our nation now live in or near big cities. The other third is on the expressways, looking for the exit. . < Drugs are everywhere. They ‘re easy to get. j easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. »i if you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landen' booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope. ' ’ Send a self-addressed, long, u business-size envelope and a check or money order foe $3.75 (this includes postage and I handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers, t P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) > Copyright 1996 Creator* Synriirnte Inc; isun hifl Lake Odessa NEWS Lakewood Christian School dinner will be at Fellowship Hall on Friday. Nov. 1, starting at 4:30 p.m. Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. Voting Day! Election Day! Tuesday, Nov. 5 with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Former residents who have been pictured in the Lansing paper because of their candidacy include Kenneth Proctor, running on the Libertarian ticket for Congress, and James Muivany of Mason, running for a seal on the city council. He has formerly served eight yean on the council, on the Industrial Park Board, another eight yean on the Mason City Planning Commission. His first career was in Vo-Ag education, when he taught at Lake Odessa High School. He is retired from the Department of Agricultural Economics at MSU. Obituaries printed in the State Journal list some with ties to Lake Odessa. Joseph Blakeslee. 82, of Lansing died Oct. 22. He was a brother of Ruth Short of Lake Manor and her husband Fred Sr.; an uncle of Patsy Cole, Fred Shuen Jr. and of Joanne McDaniels of Lower Lake. Hastings. Sarah Lorraine Otto of Texas, 70, moved to the south when her company made a move. She had formerly lived in East Lansing. Her one surviving brother is Wayne Wright of Lake Odessa. Elizabeth Sebumacker, 40, of East Lansing died Oct. 23. Her survivors include parents and eight siblings, one of whom is Dennis (Colletee) Schumaker of Lake Odessa A business page item related that CSX. winch owns the rail line that crosses northern Eaton County and southern Ionia County through Lake Odessa, Woodbury and points east had big on purchase of Conrail but was outbid by Norfolk Southern Corp. Either merger would create the nation's third-iargest railroad, which would then dominate the rail freight industry in the eastern United States Twenty-one members of the Ionia County MARSP attended the regional meeting held at .♦ Welcome Corners United Methodist Church Oct. 17 for a day of reports from executive > director Bonnie Carpenter and Michigan President James Genger. The ladies served a fine lunch. Meantime upstairs, workmen were busy painting and otherwise getting the senc-., z tuary ready for use after the fire a mouth earlier. The pews and pulpit were in position I downstair* for church services in a different «r setting. Eaton County had a like«nunjber of registrants and Barry Countyrvhad naarfrjiti double. ‘ mt-V i '•-•'IM’OD Reuse Peacock, Betty Carey and Topb/r Peacock attended the Saturday memorial mass for Dr. Philip Zerfas at New Salem in Allegan;f. County, south of Byron Center. The Dennis Seifferlein family of Port ,t Sanilac spent the weekend with Carol’s .j parents, the Larry Rohrbacbers. The new communications tower on Kelly Road, half a mile east of the Barry/Eaton. County line beyond Coats Grove Road is vuible from M-50, Laurel Drive, Tupper Lake p, Road junction. The Church of the Nazarene has changed its meeting place to the Calvary U.B. Church on First Street. This is an interim situation while the United Brethren are making preprrtions } for a new program use of their building. The Lakewood fall band concert was held . Sunday afternoon. Like every such time, the , bleachers on the north side were filled. The । segments of the program were by the seveash. i grade band, a jazz combo, the eighth grade 1 band, jazz bana, and then the varsity mar*>i dung band, which used the entire gym floor for its maneuvers. Students directed the band for this portion of the program, which also in­ cluded the flag corps. Ed and PhyUis Miller of Bellevue attended i the concert Sunday to see their grand­ daughter, Jacqueline Cunningham, perform. (■ The O.E.S. turkey dinner was held at Cun­ ningham Acre* on Sunday. NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday, November 6,1996 - 7:00 P-M. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD The Hope Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the follow­ ing: . 1. Site Plan Review for Camp Mkhawana to add Halloween is quickly approaching and so is Tbomapple Valley Church's Free Fall Car­ nival. The church, formerly known as Word of Faith Fellowship, has been holding this community event for more than 10 years, ac­ cording to Associate Minister Carla Smith. Fall Carnival is held Halloween night for 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Hastings Middle School's west gym. Children through sixth grade, along with their parents, are welcome to attend. The church requests no scarry costumes. There is no charge for this event and this year the theme is "space." "Fall Carnival is our gift to the children of Barry County every Halloween." said Smith "Our goal is to provide a warm. dry. safe alternative to trick-or-treating. Children can come with their parents and play games, fill their bags with candy, eat popcorn, see a pup­ pet show and listen to live music — all at no charge — because we love kids!" The church family donates countless hours of preparation and thousands of pounds of wrapped candy every year. "Last year we had over 2.700 people attend — our busiest year yet!” said Smith. "We couldn't do it without the hundreds of people at Thomapple Valley Church who give their time and talents before, during and after car­ nival. It’s a family effort.” ’ ; i ! an additional 16 camp sites on their proper­ ty at 5800 Head Lake Road in Section 16 of Hope Township. 2. Special Exception Use Requests for Campgrounds in Section 9 of Hope Township on the northwest shore of Heid Lake in Section 9 of Hope Township for the following property own- m a. Kenneth and Caro! Hewitt b. Elwood and Arteta Heaney c. Ronald and Joyce Shook 3. Continuation of Planning Commtaron Meeting to consider recommendation to Township Board regarding whether or not to send zoning and building, mechanical and electrical permits back to the county. The Planning Commission may also consider any other mailer which may legally come before this Commission Applications for the above Site Plan Review and Special Exception Uses may be reviewed in pm the Hope Township Office during regular office hours on Wednesdays 9 am to noon and 1 to 3 pm. For those who cannot attend, you are cry-ouraged to send comments in writing to the address below. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 5463 S Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 948-2464 . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1996 — Page 9 on Time to Time The pioneer family Pennock by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Samuel Pennock was born tn Yorkshire. England, in 1679. He and his family settled in Connecticut in the New World in 1714. After Samuel died, his sons James and William went into the wilderness, north of Maasachuaetti in the area now known as Ver­ mont. They settled at Stafford James and his wife. Thankful, with two daughters and nine sons, moved to an unsettl­ ed area and cleared a large amount of land, which they then farmed. The Pennocks were Loyalists during the Revolutionary War A muster roll under Loyalist Burgoyne's command contained sons of James and Thankful, James Jr.. 38; Samuel. 36; Jesse. 32; Aaron. 28; Peter. 26; William. 21; Oliver, 19, Alexander 18; and Jeremiah, 17. James, Jesse, William and Jeremiah were killed while fighting a battle at the form of a Freeman, on Oct. 8, 1777. The with during the taming of the wilderness. The rest of the Pennock men got together and left the Army when they learned that their property had been taken by the rebels and sold to support the war efforts They were shat­ tered by this and raised their families in dif­ ferent areas of the country. Ira, son of James Pennock, who was killed in the war, married Polly Trowbridge. They had a son, Ebenezer, who become known as Ebea I. Eben 1 had six children, Ozias. Ira, Eben II. Josiah. Bailey and Lucy This account follows the first three of these children Eben 1 and his son Ira, with wives, migretod east from New York State to the Richland area of Michigan in the early 1840s Ira wrote back to the other family members, describing Richland as the place where the land was cheap and the soil was rich. Eben I settled in the Hickory Corners area, but Ira stayed in Richland. Eben 1 and his wife built a colonial type home at the intersection of what is now Osborn and South Kellogg School roads, where they lived until 1849. Eben drowned in Gilkey Lake that year. Ozias Pennock settled in the Delton area. He came to Michigan about 1856 by horse and wagon with his wife, Mary Ann. and eight children, ranging in age from 3 to 15 years old, Eliza, Thomas, Kate. Arabella, Alfred, Pameiiea. Georgtanna and Chauncy. They were leading a cow along to supply milk for the family. The cow died before they reached their destination Oeorgianna was kidnapped by a Gypsy woman while the rest of the family was pick­ ing berries. She was rescued later the same <>*}■ They traveled for over two weeks until they reached Hickory Comers where the many hickory nut trees were very plentiful They found a place about five miles north of Hickory Corners and built a log cabin. This farm was just west of what is now M-43 on a lane, which is now Orchard Street in Delton (Deton didn’t get its name until about 30 years later). When the children of Ozias grew older. Eliza. Alfred and Kate migrated to Kansas. Alfred married and spent his life on a Kansas form. Kale taught school for a few years in Kansas at a salary of $2 per year from each family who had children in school. Then she returned to Hickory Comers and stayed at the Elan Pennock pece. She walked to the Stage Coach Inn to work for $1.25 per week. In 1870, she married Samuel Williams, who owaed a form on what is now 4360 Waldorf Road. They had one daughter, Floy Williams, who married Charles. When Samuel died, Kate moved to Delton. Charles and Floy McDermott then operated the farm. They tud three daughters, Beatrice McDermott Dunn­ ing; Bemiece McDermott Tester and Birdena McDermott Lyttle. Eliza married James Springfield in Kansas aad after many years returned io Delton to live. Pamela married Frank Norwood and was tte mother of Mason and Marshall Norwood. They ran a grocery store and post office in The Pennock Burial plots In Pennock cemetery. Barry Township. Eben and Elvira on the left. His parents are buried to the right of the large marker. New Fair Board, officers elected The Pennock Residence on South Hanover Street, Hastings. Delton Thomas cleared land and built a home near the Pennock Cemetery Arabell married Adeibert Norwood, who operated the Livery Bam in Delton. Chauncy settled in the West Branch area with his wife Martha Rhodes. The youngest child. Georgianna. married Harry Bowker and lived their lives on a farm in the Richland area Ebenenzer II had been bom in Rushford. Allegahany County. New York, on Jan. 4. 1824. He was the fourth child in a family of 11. Times were hard. Education was hard to come by. When he was able to. he attended school, carrying his meager lunch in a basket At the age of 12 he was bound out by his fami­ ly to work during the summer months at $4 per month. Eben 11 married Elvira Farwell, (bom in 1822). in Rushford. N.Y.. in 1843. Money was very scarce. He had to borrow $1 for the marriage license. She wore a calico dress for her wedding gown. By the summer of 1844. they had accumulated two old horses, a wagon, some supplies and $10.50 for a trip west They traveled for 15 days before reaching Richland. They had $1.25 in cash left. They rented a one-room house for $8 for a year. The next year. 1844. they pre-empted 40 acres on the road now known as South Kellogg School Road. He ptxJ the Land Of­ fice in Kalamazoo $50 which he borrowed giving his first wheat crop as security. The couple built a log home. While they were building this home they stayed with a neighbor They both worked out to cam money. Elvira al house work. Eben cut wood, cutting four-foot cords for 31 cents a cord. One time he cut eight full cord’ at 25 cents a cord so that he could buy a new ax. In 1846, Eben .tad worked for other farmers all summer and had received as part of his pay a cow. 10 sheep and a pair of steer calves. Wolves were often a problem to the pioneers of Barry County One evening when he returned from his days work in early spang of 1847. the sheep were missing. He went out to hunt them. He found that nine of the 10 had been killed by wolves, leaving him one lone They purchased a second farm of 80 acres near Hickory Comers. They lived there for 33 years. They then moved to a large farm nearer to Hastings. They had become quite wealthy. largely through the lumber business, wire in­ vestments and by loaning money to other peo­ ple just starting out. He usually was able to collect his money and the interest w ithout pro­ blem. The couple had no children, but the adopted a boy and named him William L. Pennock. They also raised five other foster children. They first purchased a place near Hastings, but sold that one and purchased a larger farm in South Hastings. They lived there one year and then purchased the place on Hanoscr Street. William Pennock, their adopted son. oc- Eben II and Elvira Pennock. copied the large farm. The Pennocks lived on the south edge of Hastings for the next 36 years, until the time of their respective deaths. They were well known in the community and among the members of the Wesleyan Methodist Church Conference, which they had joined in 1850. They gave substantial funds to missions and other organizations. They contributed a large sum of money for the building of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Hastings and faithfully attended it as long as they were able The Wesleyan Methodist Conference received 20 acres for a cam­ pground on what is now known as Cam­ pground Road was one of their projects. They gave funds toward the construction of the Hickory Comers C'Uu-.s, Mary Beadic opened Ji* Good Samaritan Hospital, an eight-beu hospital, on West Walnut Street m Hastings. It was soon ap­ parent that more space was needed. When Mrs. Daniel Sinker died, the large house on Jefferson and Green streets became available and the Good Samaritan Hospital was opened where there were from 15 to 18 beds available. Eben and Elvira Pennock helped with the new hospital, giving money toward the purchasing of much-needed equipment. The Pennocks also made a bequest of $20,000 for a building fund to build a new hospital in Hastings that would replace the 16-bcd Good Samaritan Hospital located in the Striker House The new hospital opened under a Charitable Trust Agreement in August 1923 and carries the Pennock name. The new building was located on West Green Street. Neither of the Pcnnocks lived to sec the realization of their dream. Elvira died May 29, 1916 and Eben died on July 25. 1917. They are buned in the Pennock (North) Cemetery in Barry Township. The Pennocks had placed $500 in trust with the Board of Barry Township, the interest to be used to for keeping up the burial plots of himself, his wife, and his father and mother The Pennock family held a yearly reunion, which was held for many years at the Pennock home on South Hanover. Hastings. The Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad ran past their home and would stop m front of their house to let relatives from Delton and Hickory Comers and a band from Kalamazoo to get off. There they would have a day of worship, games and food and hours of visiting. Before leaving the group would join in singing “God Be With You 'til We Meet Again. '* (The reunions continued until 1982.) Sources: The 1985 Barry History : Bernard Historical Society : History of Barry County. W.W. Potter 1912: Plot maps from I860: 1873: 1895: 1903: 1913: Barry County Vital Statistic Records: Pennock (North) Cemetery. New board members and officers were elected Oct. 23 at the annual meeting of the Barry County Agricultural Society. The group, which is involved with many aspects of the Barry County Fair, is made up of nine members. Terms for the positions ar. staggered to assure that some experience and some new blood are on board. This will assure adequate representation of Barry County residents, according to President Bill Neal. Three board members, all elected to threeyear terms this fall, include Hany Garrison, Ron Tobias and John Steensma. Garrison and Steensma were prior members both seek­ ing re-election. Tobias replaces Betty Bryans who choose not to seek re-election. Other members of the Agricultural Soci­ ety. with terms expiring in 1997, are Don Geukes. John Mater and Darlene Hughes. Burt Lake. John Mason and Bill Neal are serving terms due to expire in 1998. Each year the group also elects officers at their annual meeting. Those terms, all one year, include new President Bill Neal, Vice President. Don Geukes. Treasurer Burt Lake, and Secretary, John Mater. More information about the group and their functions can be obtained by contacting the Barry County Expo Center. Parent conferences scheduled for Hastings Hastings Area Schools will be having Pare nt-Teacher Conferences on Nov. 6 and 7. Students will attend school in the morning on Nov. 6, 7 and 8. with conferences scheduled in the afternoon or evening of Nov. 6 and 7. Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individual basis by the teachers. The conference schedule for the middle school and high school is Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Thursday. NqgfJ. from 1 Io 3^).m^in fee afternoon and fn» to 8 p.m. in the evening High school conferences will be conducted in the gymnasium of the high school; parents may attend at their convenience Middle school conferences, however, will be con­ ducted in various locations throughout the building as scheduled by the teacher teams (call the middle school office if your child's schedule has not been received). Parents are encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an individual basis. Administrators and counselors will be available to talk to parents at the conferences also. TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Fair Lake Sewer Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN' that the Township Bored of the Towmhip of Barry. Barry County. Mchipn. to e i ccuied a contract w i th the County of Barry, acting through its Board of Pubt k Works. pursuant to Act 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1957as amended ("Act 115"). whereby the County will assist the Township with the acquisition, comtructioo and financing of a public unitary sewage disposal system including collection sewers, pumping facilities and appurtenances thereto to serve areas of the Township adjacent to Fair Lake as an extension of the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal Systom (the "Improvement!") and inchtoed within the speoaJ asansmenr dutnet described below Io accordance with the terms of Section 15c of Act IBS of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended (“Act I 88"). the Township has determined rto part of the Township's obligation contracted for pursuant io Act 185 shall be defrayed by special assessment* levied against the properties benefitted thereby. The Township has determined to proceed with the Improvement!. to approved preliminary plans and esnmates of costs for the Improvements, and has determined a special aaarssmmf distnet. crmisnag of the foUowmg described lots or parcels of land 0803055-001 -00.002-00.003-00.004-00.005-00.005 50.00600.007-00.00800.009-00.01000.01 1 -00.012-00. 012-10.01300.01400.01500.01600.017-00.01800.01900.02000.021-00.02200.023-00.02400.02500. 02600.027 -00.028-00 0003 080001 -00.00200.00300.00400.00500.00600,00700.00800.00900.01000.011-00.01200.01300. 01400.01500.01600,01700.01800.01900.02000. 021 -00.02200.02300.02400.02500,02600.02700.02800.02900.03000.031OO. 03200.03300.03400.03500.03600.03700.03800,03900,04000. 040-50.041-00.04200.042 10.04300.043 10.04400.04500.04600.04700.04900.05000,031 OO. 052 00.05300.05400.05500.05600.05700.05800.05900.06000.06100.06200.06300.06400.06500.066 00.06700.067-10.06800.06801.068X12.06803.068-40.06900.06901.06902.069-10.07000.07001.071- 00.07200.07300.07400.07500,075 50.07600 060301200200.00300.00400.006 00.00700.007 20.007-30.007 50.00900.01200.01300.01400.014-50. 01600.01700.01800.018-50.02300 080301 1004-00.00400.004-30,004-40.004-60 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Supervisor of the Township of Barry has made and certified a special assesunent roll far the Special Assessment Dis&xt. winch roll sets forth the relative portion of part of the cost of the Improvement! w hich is to he levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot or parcel of land tn the spe cial assessment district TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. THE I2TH DAY OF NOVEMBER. 1996. AT 7.00 PM AT THE BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL 115 E ORCHARD. IN Detail from Hastings Township 1903 map showing the Pennock farms south of Hastings city limits. Darrell Dean Baughman. Hastings and Karen Sue Browne. Hastings. Richard Lee Sinkler. Delton and Judy Lynn Davis. Delton. Enc Stephan Seubring. Middleville and Marcie Kay Henry . Hastings Steven Allen Kill, Jr.. Hastings and Cynthia Yvette Villa. Hastings. Jamie Troy Hermemtt. Middleville and Melissa Ann Chlebana. Middleville. Edwin Stapler. Bellevue and Jacqueline Scott. Bellevue Terrence Craig Wilkins. Nashville and Renae Ehme Walkington. Nashville. Paul Henry Alexander. Hastings and Anna Michelle Garrett. Hastings David Michael Foley. Shelbyville and Cyn­ thia Lynn Lauer. Shelbyville Scott Alan Richter. Middleville and Bar­ bara Kay Harmsen. Middleville Benny David Hudnall. Hastings and Michele Ixirrainc Pelton. Hastings. Philip James Czarnecki. Hastings and Michelle Lee Smolinski. Hastings. THE TOWNSHIP TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST LN A LOT OR PAR CEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESS MENT MAY FILE A U RHTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY LN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTEST S THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or a party in interest. or ht* or her agent, tn penon or. re the alternative, an appearance or prorm: can he filed with the Towmhip by letter pnor to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing » MN required This notice was authonred by the Towmhip Board ol the Township of Barry Dated October 21. 19% DI BRA DEWEY PERRY. CLERK TOWNSHIP OF BARRY H UK*VLVSWBCMAlllLAKEiNOTKT I IO24.V6 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31. 1996 Christmas Presentation is next week Thirty years of hosting the Christmas Presentation will be observed next week by Penn-Nook Gift Shop volunteers and shop­ pers. KNOW what's happening In city and county government. Read the Banner each week! The event will take place in a new loca­ tion - at Pennock Hospital's Conference Center (in the corridor between the Physi­ cians Center and the hospital) on Wednesday and Thursday. Nov. 6-7. Hours of the Christmas Presentation are 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 and 8 a m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 7. Organizers of the Christmas Presentation said the sale will include items for everyone on your shopping list. Festive holiday ar­ rangements of dried and silk florals and greens are always a favorite, too. The gift shop is open year round, but each pre-Chnstmas season has become extra spe­ cial because of the Christmas Presentation, organizers said. Gift shop volunteers travel to both the Chicago Gift Show and to eastern Michigan gift shows to select unique items for the sale. In addition, talented artisans who vol­ unteer for the shop create many one-of-akind decorations Wreaths, wall and tabletop Christmas ar­ rangements as well as other Christmas deco­ rations. sparkling ornaments, candles, plates and mugs will be featured. Tapestry items, numerous forms of angels and glass *are add to the holiday decor array. With the kitchen items will be flavored coffee spoons, gift foods, wassail mix and candy. Featured children's items include infant wear, stuffed animals, books, puppets, toys, dolls, games, stocking suffers and children's jewelry. The Nodh's Ark pieces are enjoyed by any age group, a spokesperson said. As well as numerous choices for men. women and children on your shopping list, there will be items for cats and dogs and a collection of birdhouses. Ornaments will be personalized while shoppers browse. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be served by Pennock Auxiliary members to shoppers. Since 1966. Penn-Nook Gift Shop pro­ ceeds have been dedicated to the continuing needs of Pennock Hospital, and in turn the community, a spokesperson said. Contributing to the gift shop's success are 60 volunteers who donate more than 4.000 hours to the shop each year. STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farmland Services Division Notice of Letting of Intercounty Drain Contract and Review of Appointments (in accordance with P.A. 40, of 1956, as amended) COLLIER MUD CREEK INTERCOUNTY DRAIN HOnCC IS HEREBY OIVEH. M m. O,» Eaton Cauay tkan Commssnnof. John M Bush. Ionia County Dram Commosionor. and Robert W Shatter. Barry County Dram Commissioner. State of Michigan, and Dan W)*nt the Director of the Mcfxgan Department of Agriculture, wil on Norembor 12. 1996 al the Eaton County Courthouse. Board of Co-nnvssoners Room 1045 Independence Bhrd m foe city of Cha; lotto, m Eaton County, proceed to receive sealed bids until 1030 am of that day. when tads w* bo opened and pubfety announced tar tho const;uebon of a cortam Dram known and dos^nsted as *Cc*er Mud Creek Intorcounty Dram.* located and ostabkshod tn Eaton County: SunMd Townehp; tone County: Sebewa Township. Barry County. Woodland Township Persons with -finr«T I IT neorkng accommodakone tor eftec two par tc<je’jon in the meeting should contact tho Dram Comrmssoner m the county whch they reside al foe nurrtjors noted botow (voce) or through the Mchigan Relay Center at 1-800 649-3777 (TTY) at least one wook in advance of tho meeting to request mottoty. visual hearng. or other assistance The Coteor Mud Crook intercounty Dram wsi bo lot as toitows. having toe average depth and width as set forth: AR stations are 100 toot apart Begmnmg at station number 0*00 at tho downstream ond ol tho mam dram and adontSng upstream io station number 354*79. a distance of 35.479 toot, and havmg an average depth ot bottom cut of 1.4 foot, and a width al bottom ot 16 tool forough station number 52*86. 14 foot through station number 217-66; 10 toot through station number 274*20; 8 toot through station numDor 344*79. and 4 toot to the pomt ot ondmg In. addtoon 5,515 fool of Branch with an average depth ot bottom cut ot 2.7 toot and an average wtoth of 4 tee! Thia nonce of letting, the plans, spoofcabons, and bto proposal shaH bo con­ sidered a part of the Contract Tho following items wtf bo required and a con­ tract let tor same DESCRIPTION QTY. UMT Clear 6 Snag over 30* Tie 13 rods Clearing tor excavation of open dram 2.484 rods ExcMgang open dram 2,484 rode Levekng of old and now spot seeding and tertiizing dram stopes a leveled spori areas Debns dwposal lump sum C-i. STATION 5*44. BARNUM ROAD FURNISH. ASSEMBLE a US TALL llff-r OF20' 3* SPAN X 8 5’ RISE ALUM BOX CULVERT ON 60 DEG SKEW OR FURNISH a RSTAU 80 OF 22 SPAN X 7* RtSE CONCRETE BOX CULVERT ON 60 DEG SKEW C 2 STATION 34*78. FURNISH AND WSTALL FOOTBRIDGE C-4. STATON 79*82. CARLTON CENTER RO FURNISH 6 RSTALL 4C OF 20" SPAN X T RtSE CONCRETE BOX CULVERT ON 14 DEO SKEW OR. FURNISH. ASSEMBLE 6 INSTALL 48-6* OF Iff-ICT SPAN X 8-T RISE ALUM BOX CULVERT ON 14 DEO SKEW C-7 STATION 138*50. FC FURNISH ASSEMBLE 6 RSTALL 64 OF 15-T SPAN X F 5-RtSE SPRK12 OA C 9 STATION 143*35, FURNISH. ASSEMBLE a INSTALL 81' OF 18-5* SPAN X 6-11' RISE ALUM BOX CULVERT ON 40 DEG SKEW C-11. STATION 198*56. SAGINAW ROAD FURNISH. ASSEMBLE 6 WSTALL 112’ OF 14-3* SPAN X ff-11’ RtSE SPPA ON 40 DEO SKEW. 12 GA CM2. STATON 21546. SAUBEE ROAD FURNISH. ASSEMBLE 6 MSTALL 36 OF 18-5- SPAN X 60(11* RtSE ALUM BOX CULVERT C-14. STATON 254*20 FURNISH a WSTALL 82* OF 142* X 91* CSPA C-81. STATON 0*71. CSX RAILROAD FURNISH a INSTALL 88* OF 54* STEEL CASKG 0 71 r WALL THICKNESS 082. STATION 28.40. EATON HWY FURNISH 6 MSTAU 66-OF 4T CSP C-85. STATION 54*89 WMMEL ROAD F JRNtSH a NSTALL 52* OF 30* CSP Included with croesmgs are removal, dteposal. revetment, erosion control, and hrwh work etc. as deu tod m plane and speofcatons. Al some cross • mgs removal, dsposaisafvage andor dean out rp rap etc. art required Sato job will be let tn accordance with the plans and specify ebons now on Me with tie other documents pertammg io sato dram, in the offce of tie County Dram Commescner* of the Counties of Eaton, torsa. and Barry to whch reterence may be had by al parties interested. Complete copms of tie plans and spocrfcatcns with requved bid forms are evaUabie to prospective btoders upon request and submMon of a nonretundatto plan too of 625 00 contracts wil be made with toe lowest response* bidder gwmg adequate security tor too performance of tie work reserving to ourselves foe right to reject any and an hds. and if no satisfactory seated bids are received, wo reserve foe rght to proceed immoriatety after foe rejecbon of seated btos and at the sama time and place and without further nooce to let foe contract by open btodmg. hkewise reserving tho rght to reject any and all such open btos and to adjourn such tenmg to such kma and place as wo shal publicly announce The date tor foe completion of such contract is October 15. 1997 and foe terms of payment therefor are included m the tod specifications and tod forms. Any persons desmng io tod on ths above menboned work will bo raqured to deposit wrth foe Dramago Board a cashwr*s check, money order. at certified chock ( a toddors bond or cash • not acceptable) payatos to foe Collier Mud Creek Intorcounty Drainage District tn foe amount of $2,000.00 as a guarantee that they wil enter mto contract and furnish the required bond as preserved by law The checks of ail unsuccessful toddors wvi bo returned after contracts are awarded AN tods must bo made on toddmg blanks furrushed by the Cobor Mud Creek Intorcounty Drainage Board Ail excavations shall be tod by a unit of bnear measure or lump sum and not by volume Payments wil bo accordmg to Payment schoddo >1 m foe General Specrfcabons of foe toddmg documents, upon approval ot foo ongmoer NOTICE OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENT FOR DRAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HOnCE IS FURTHER HEREBY OIVEH. IHM on N 21«o< HowKw 1996 at foo Eaton County Dram Commissioner B oftce. at Eaton County Courthouse. 1045 Independence Blvd Charlotte. Eaton County. Mi 517­ 543-7500 Ext 215 For aN properties and pubfcc corporatKms tn Eaton County, and at tho Ionia County Dram Commissioner s Offce. at Courthouse Annex. 110W Mam St. toma. foma County. Ml 616-527-5373 For al prope-bes and pubic corporatixis m torxa County; and at foo Barry County Dram Cornrrmtonor s Offce. at Hastmgs. 49058. Barry County. Ml 6l6-948-*879 For aN propert.es and pubic corporatono m Barry County: 0' at such, other time and place ihecafter. to whch we th® Drainage Board aforesaid, may adjourn the same the apporbonmont tor benefits and foe lands composed w<hm foo Xober Mud Crook Intorcounty Dram Speca' Assessment DistrcC and the apporsonments thereof wit be subject to rwvww tor one day from nme o docx m foe forenoon until five o ctocx in foe afternoon At sate revmv the computabon of costs tor sato Dram wil also bo open tor mspoctcn by any parbes interested Persons with dcaodroes needmg accommodabons lor oftsettve participation m foe meeting should contact foe Dram Commissioner m foe county whch they restoo a! foe numbers noted betow jvoce) or through the McNgan Relay Center at 1 -800-649-3777 (TTY) at least one week m advance of foo mooting to request motoirty visu­ al nearing or ofoor assistance New authors honored at Southeastern Elementary Tho toOowmg a condensed doserpbon of the several tracts or parcels of land consnutmg foe Special Assessment District of sato Dram, mx Exact proper­ ty desenpbon and apporbonmont mtormabon must bo obtained on foo date and at foo tocabons stated above BARRY COUNTY, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP T4N - R7W SECTION I SE 1/4OFNE 1/4.SE 1MECXN40RDSOFW1/2OF SE IM. S 14 RDS OF E 1/2 OF SWIM SECTION 11: COM AT THE NE COR OF SEC. TH S 160 RDS. W 160 RDS. TH NETY ON A DIAO TO PO6 SE IM ECX S 80 RDS OF W 20.6 RDS THEREOF SECTION 12 8 13: ALL SECTION 14: E 1£ OF NE IM; SE IM; S 120 RDS OF SW IM SECTION 21: S 140 RDS OF SE IM; S 100 RDS OF E 1/2 OF SW IM; S 20 RDS OF N 60 RDS OF E 20 RDS OF E 1/2 OF SW IM SECTON 22 E 1/2 ECX S 1/2 OF SW IM OF S€ IM; E 1/2 OF NW IM. N 110 RDS OF E 1/2 OF SW IM; W 1/2 OF SW IM ECX S 80 RDS OF E 60 RDS THEREOF SECTION 23 8 24: ALL SECTION 25 N1/2OFNE IM OF NE IM; N 24 RDS OF W 1/2 OF NE IM; N 24 RDS OF E 40 RDS OF NW IM SECTION 28: W 1/2 OF NE 1/4; NE 1M ECX COM 80 RDS S OF NW COR OF SEC. TH N 80 RDS. E 80 RDS. TH SWXY ON A DIAG TO PO8 .N 60 RDS OF SWIM SECTION 29: S 80 RDS OF E 120 RDS OF NE IM; SE 1M ALSO INCLUDES BARRY COUNTY AT LARGE. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP AT LAftGE, GAN DEPARTMENT OF THE TRANSPORTATION. I I EATON COUNTY, SUNFIELD TOWNSHIP T4N - R8W SECTION 2: SW 1M; SW IM OF SE IM SECTION 3; S 1/2 S 20 RDS OF NE IM; W 100 RDS OF MRf 1M SECTIONS 4 4 5: ALL SECTION 6: ALL EXCEP THE NW 1M OF NW 1/4 SECTIONS 7. 8. 9 8 10: ALL SECTION 11: NW IM EXC S 40 RDS OF E 40 RD8THEREOF; N 92 RDS OF W 1/2 OF NE IM EXC E 30 RD SOF S 28 RDS THEREOF; W 1/2 OF SW 14/ EXC 4 SQUARE ACRES M THE SE CORNER THEREOF.*/ 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF SWIM SECTION 14: W 20 RDS OF N 1/2 OF NW 1M SECTION 15: AU EXC THE S 415 FT OF THE W 990 FT OF THE E 1650 FT OF S 1/2 OF SEIM SECTIONS 1A 17. 18. 19 8 20: AU SECTON 21: N 1 /2 SW 1M. N 140 RDS OF THE W 60; RDS OF SE IM; N 40 ROS OF THE E 100 RDS OF THE SE IM SECTION 22: N 200 FT OF THE NE IM OF NW IM; NW IM OF NW 1M ECX BEG 680 FT W OF THE SE CORNER THEREOF. TH E 880 FT. TH . 660 FT. TH SW1Y ON A DIAGONAL TO PO6; N406FTOFW380FTOF W 1/2 OF NE 1/4 SECTION 28 N 120 RDS OF W1/2 OF NW IM; NW IM OF NE 1M OF NW 1M SECTON 29: N 1/2 OF N 1/2 SECTION 30: N 1/2 OF NE 1M; NE IM OF NW IM; N 1/2 OF NW IM OF ALSO INCLUDES EATON COUNTY AT LARGE. SUNFIELD TOWNSHP AT LARGE. VIXAGE OF SUNFIELD AT LARGE. MICHIGAN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION. CSX RAILROAD C-83. STATION 48*14. F.C. (E LEHMAN) FURNISH 6 INSTALL 36* OF 36* CSP Large stuffed reindeer, wreaths and more are some of the Christmas Presentation items shown by Penn-Nook Gift Shop volunteers Lillian Taffee (left) and Diane Scott. WHEREAS. Tho owner of any land m tho apodal Assessment Dmtnct of tho Coitoor Mud Creek Intorcounty Dram who may fool sggnwed by tho appor­ tionment of benefits made by the county dram commissioner. amy within 10 days after tho day of review. appeal therefrom by making application to tho probate court of tho county m whch foe assessed property is located tor tho appomtmont of a board of review IONIA COUNTY, SEBEWA TOWNSHIP, T5N - R6W SECTON 27: S 20 RDS OF THE W/ 40 RDS OF THE SW 1M SECTION 28 SW IM EXC THE N 80 ROS OF THE W 40 RDS. S 40 RDS OF THE E 60 RDS OF NE IM; 8 80 RDS OF THE E 60 RDS OF THE W100 RDS OF NW IM; SW IM OF SW IM OF NE 1M; W 1/2 OF SE IM; S 100 RD SOF E 1/2 OF SE 1M SECTION 29.8 1/2 OF E 40 RDS OF SE IM; S 40 RDS OF THE W 80 RDS OFE 120 RDS OF SE IM SECTON 31: E 1/2 OF SE IM SECTION 32 E 1/2. SW 1M; S 1/2 OF E 1/2 O NW IM; S 30 ACRES OF W 1/2 OF NW IM SECTION 33: AU SECTION 34: S 1/2 OF W 1M OF NW IM; W 1/2 OF NW IM OF NW IM; W 140 RDS OF N 1/2 OF SW IM BEG AT A POWT 40 RDS EAST OF NW COR OF S 1/2 OF SW 1M. TH W 40 RDS; TH S 60 RDS. TH NETY ON A DIAG TOPOB ALSO INCLUDES IONIA COUNTY AT LARGE. SEBEWA TOWNSHIP AT LARGE NOW. THEREFORE, All unknown and non-resident persons, owners and persons interested m the above deserfoed lands, and you For Eaton County, foe Eaton county Clerk. Eaton County Board of Road Commasionera. Sunteid Townstop Scpervtsor For loma County, the Ionia County Clerk, loma County Board of Rood Commaaaonon. Sobewa Townstop Supervisor For Barry County, foo Barry County Ctork. Barry County Board of Road Honored authors (from left) Merissa Greenfield, Jessica Moreno, Adam Rohm, Megan Calalonese and Bradley Horton. The first authors' tea of this school year was beM last week in C»ndy Render's second grade classroom at Southeastern Elementary. Newly published authors were: Merissa Greenfield with "Zoo," Jessica Moreno with "My Dog.” Adam Rohm with "My Pets," Megan Calabrese with "My Vacations," and Bradley Horton with "Whies," "My Birth­ day" and "The Eastern Bunny." Students have been working this year on topic selection, planning, writing, editing and publishing books. Parents of the honored authors were invited to the classroom for a formal reading of the new books. Punch and cookies were served. Bradley Horton displays an illus­ tration from his book “My Birthday". NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications to the Family Inde­ pendence Agency Board until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. November 7. 1996 Applications can be obtained at the: County Administrator's Office 3rd floor, Courthouse Hastings, Ml BAMTY TOWNSMP MOTWIQS Commissioners, Woodland Townshp Supervisor The Mctogan Department of Transportation Whch pubke corporation* are xatoe tor assessments at largo tor reason of benefits lor pubic health, convernenca. welfare, and the improvement of toghwsys. or other and are hereby notified that at foe tone snd place atoresato. at such other tme and place fooreafter to whch sato letting may bo adjourned, wo shall proceed to receive tads tor foo constnxbon of sato ~Cofbsr Mud Creek Intercounty Dram*, m foo manner herembetore stated, and also, that at such txne and places as stated atoresato from nine o'clock m foe forenoon imti fcve o'clock m foo afternoon, foe apporbonmont tor ber­ eft* and th* land* comprised witton fo* Coker Mud Creek Intorcounty Drain Special Assessment Ontrct wto be Mtoject to remew AND YOU AND EACH OF YOU. Owners and person* mtorsstod m the atoresato lands, are hereby cited to appear at tho bm* and place of such remov­ ing of apportionments a* atoresato. and bo hoard wdh respect to such spe­ cial assessments and your interests m relation thereto, if you so desire Gwen under our hands October 23.1996 Members of the Collier Mud Creek Intercounty Drainage Board Dale Benjamin. Eaton County Drain Commltaloner John M. Bush. Ionia County Drain Commissioner Robert W. Shaffer, Barry County Drain Commissioner Den Wyent. Director of Agriculture By Kari F. Hausler. Deputy lor the Director PO Box 30017 Lansmg. Ml 48909 517-335-4497 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF • BARRY TOWNSHIP PROPOSITIONS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1996 PROPOSAL NO. 1 ARE MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase m the 15 mill tax imita­ tion imposed under Article IX. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Barry Township be renewed at 2JD0 mtts ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) kx the period of 1996 through 2000 inclusive lor fire protection and shall the Township levy such renewal in milage kx said purpose, thereby, raising m the first year an estimated $95,677? PROPOSAL NO. 2 POLICE MILLAGE Shan the previous voted increase m the 15 min tax imita­ tion imposed under Article IX. 6 of the Mchigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes wrthin Barry Township be renewed at 2.00 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) kx the period ot 1996 through 2000 inclusive ♦or Pdee Protection and shall the Township levy such renewal In millage tor said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $95,677? October 1996 Regulor meeting called to order at 7:X p.m. All Board member* present. Minute* of September 2.1996 meeting approved as moiled. Treasurer balance* accepted a* read. Fair Lake Sewer removed from the table. Board approved ommendmont to Borry Co. Solid Waste AAanagoment Pion. 3% late charge will be placed on property toxo*. paid after 2-14-97. Accepted October bill* totaling $97,675 ' 1. Meeting odjoumed at 9:X p.m. Special meeting colled to order at 7:00 p.m. on October 7. 1996 with All Board member* present. Purpose ol meeting to present contract for Fair Lake Sewer. Board adopted resolution to accept contract with SWBC5 for Fair Lake Sewer. Public Hearing scheduled for November 12. 1994 7X» p.m. to accept the Assessment Roll. Mooting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Special mooting called to order with All Board Member* present on October 9. 1996 at 1:00 p.m. Purpose of meeting to accept bids for Bond* lor Pleasant Ik Rd Special Assessment. Contract* wore signed with Hasting* City Bonk. Set interest rate at 6% for Special Assessment on Pioosont Lk Rd Meeting adjourned at 1 p.m. Debra Dewey-Perry Clerk William Wooer Supervisor (10/31) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1996 — Page 11 Hastings joins ‘Wizards of Wall Street’ Tina Plochocki's mom, Lynn Rupright, volunteered to have her nails decorated with Halloween ghosts and goblins so the Banner could take a picture of the finished product. Hastings business students, under the guidance of instructors Elben Black and Pat Purgiel. finished third among 11 teams in a competitive event called Wizards of Wall Street, sponsored by Davenport College. The panKipants included Brett Hanson. Julie Krebs, Mike Krueger. Elizabeth LaJoye, Meghan Murphy and Becky Shorkey. Competitors are divided into teams representing the senior management of com­ peting companies in a particular industry — in this case, jeans. Each team seicc.s a name and develops a mission statement. They then make decisions affecting their stock prices, profits and business ethics. The students learn how a business operates and work as a team to reach their company goals. . Students are told that the total market is af­ fected by general economic conditions, total marketing expenditures, research and development expenditures and production engineering decisions. The potential share of the market for each firm is a function of the relationship of its decisions to those of its competitors. Brett Hanson, Meghan Murphy, Mike Krueger, Elizabeth LaJoye, Becky Shorkey and Julie Krebs work on their company's mission statement. Halloween in Hastings has everything from spooks to nails They say it's the Baby Boomers' fault that Halloween has gotten so big. Boomers just won't grow up, according to recent reports, and their investment in Halloween decorations and paraphernalia has made Halloween one of the biggest (and most ostentatious) of all holidays. Twenty three-year-old Tina Plochocki adds her own unique talent to the general Halloween revelry by decorating area wom­ ens nails with assorted ghosts, goblins, witches, skeletons, pumpkins, graveyards and creatures of the night. Plochocki. a nail technician at a local beauty salon, just began doing Halloween nail an this fall. An artist since childhood who likes every type of an, Plochocki de­ scribes her nail an as "turning a nail into a canvas." Her liny "canvases" have been a hit with clients, she said, who think they are "fantas­ tic." "Their main question is, 'How do you do that? Il's so small!*" "You have to have a steady hand." Plochocki explained. Plochocki does more than Halloween nail an. She decorates women's nails in various ways using glitter, foil, confetti, rhinestones and paint Nail decorating has become "trendy." she said. “It's very fashionable. There's a lot of people who think it's OK to take care of your nails and not feel strange about it" She has also become skilled at creating acrylic nails for women. She took seventh place in a Sept. 28 and 29 national nail competition in Dearborn, sponsored by a beauty products company. She won in the sculptured nail competition, which involves "starting with nothing and building the whole nail." ----- NOTICE ------GENERAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1996. The Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts - Barry County, Michigan SAUMontToeHSHr rate. nA t w 6424 Bedtor Road, Hastings (M-37 South) Township Hal 948-2022 ORANGEVBJE TOWNSHIP 6912 S. Boulter Road Village ot Orangeville Township Ha 664-4522 PRAWEY1LE TWP. PREC. fl 10155 Norris Road. Delton Township Ha 623-2664 BARRY TOWNSHF PREC- 41 Kellogg School Road. Hickory Comers Fka Station PRAJRTY1LETWP PRFG U 11351 Lindsay Road, Piamwe'i Pine Lake Fire Department 623-5101 ASSYRIA TQWNSWP BOM Taker Road. off M-M at Aaayria Center. Bellevue TownehipHal BARRY TQWNSHP PREC. KA 13 155 East Orchard Street Delton Township Ha CARLTON TOWNSHIP Old Welcome School 85 Welcome Road. Hastens 945-5990 menmasnesw Tah-dah! The finished product is pictured, although it is so small it is difficult to see in a photograph. Preschoolers visit apple orchard 915 Raed Street NashvOe Township HM (517) 852-9479 hasimelchahizbjqwnship 88$ River R5ad, Hastings Townshipttfl. 948-9690 HOPE TOWNSHIP. PREC. fl A 2 5463 South Wall Lake Road. M• 43 Hastings - Township HM. 948-2464 BY1NQ TOWNSHP. PREC. 41 112 State Street. Freeport Wage Ha 795-5330 BYMGJDMttfiHE^BEGufi come rot Woodschool Road & Wing Road Hastings - Irving Township Hall JQHNSB2NIQWNSHIP 13555 Bedford Road. M-37 Township HalVFire Station 721-9905 MAHXGBQYEIQWNSHE 721 Durkee St. Nashvffie Township HM 852-0872 Enjoying the hay ride are (from left) teachers aide Clara Davis, Krystal Pratt, Shelby Zalewski, Joe Bowerman, Hailey Zalewski and Bailie Ogden and teacher Janet Havey. Students at Happy Time Pre-school recently enjoyed a field trip to Cocant's Market. Farmer Bob Cotant took them on a hay ride to the apple orchard The children were able to pick an apple off the tree. They watched Cotant demonstrate how apple cider is made After the demonstration, the children tasted the cider and fresh doughnuts from the bakery. Cotant gave the school a large pumpkin to lake back to school. Several students helped to draw the face and canc the pumpkin later that week. hfHAA Htirn ASSYRIA TWP. CLERK 10570 Nuhvte. Ml 49073 Phone <616) 758-3410 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TWP. CLERK 155 E. Orchard St Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623-5171 WUiA PANELS CARLTON TWP. CLERK 85 Welcome Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-5990 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TWP. CLERK 915 Reed St Nashvitie. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-9193 (Home) (517)852-9479 (Office) ' THQBNAPPUETWP. PREC. fl 3885 Bender Road. MiddteWe Tbornappte-Keflogg High School 795-3394 THORNAPPLE TWP. PREC, f2 200 E. Main, Middtovitie Township HM 795-7202 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP PREC. 41A A 1B 156 S. Main Street Woodland I Fire Station A Township HM, 387-4915 YANKEE_S£filNGSJQWNSMI£ 284 N. Briggs Road. Middleville Township HM 795-9091 CITY Of HASHES WARD 41 519 E. Grant Street Hastings Northeastern School WAFfiJB 1300 South East St, Hastings Southeastern School WARD 43 232 West Grand St. Hastings Junior High School - Gym WARD 84 232 West Grand St, Hastings Junior htigh School - Gym Evert Manshum - City Clerk - 945-2468 For the purpose of electing the following officers: President and Vice President of the United States. U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress, State Representative, State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University, Justice of the Supremem Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Judge of the Circuit Court, County: Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds. Drain Commissioner, and County Commissioners. Township: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustees and any additional officers that may be on the ballot. Also to vote on the following proposals: Statewide: Proposal A: An act to amend certain section of Michigan's Bingo act, Proposal B: To establish qualifications for judicial offices. Porposal C: Michigan veterans trust fund proposal, Proposal D: To limit bear hunting season and certain prohbttions, Proposal E: To permit casino gaming in qualified cities, Proposal G: Regarding managment of Michigan's Wildlife population. County: Tax limitations proposal. Barry Township Proposal: See notice elsewhere in paper. Electors who wish to receive an absentee ballot may submit an application until 2 p.m. November 2. 1996. Electors qualified to obtain an absentee ballot may vote in person in the Clerk's office up to 4 p.m. on November 4, 1996. TEPOKSOtt BALTIMORE TWP. CLERK 4205 Davidson Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9304 Having a doughnut and cider snack are (from left, front row) Shelby Zalewski, Kelsey Grabill, Bailie Ogden, Hailey Zalewski. Joe Bowerman (back row) J.T. Coenen, Emily Wills and Krystal Pratt. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road. Hastings Township HM 948-2194 BONNIE LCRVTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP, CLERK 885 River Road Hastings. Mi, 49058 Phone (616) 948-9690 (Office) (616) 945-3291 (Home) SHKLEY R. CASE HOPE TWP. CLERK 5463 S . Wati Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-5722 (Home) (616) 948-2464 (Office) EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP. CLERK 6925 Par ma lee Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9915 EYERIL MANSHUM HASTINGS CITY CLERK 102 S Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-2468 JUNEJJOSIEB JOHNSTOWN TWP. CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd Downhng. Ml 49050 Phone (616)721-9905 SUSAMKJKHLER MAPLE GROVE TWP. CLERK 9652 Evart Rd. Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517)852-1859 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP. CLERK 11031 Wtfowood Rd Shelbyville. Ml 49344 Phone (616) 672-7149 PRAMEYUf TWP CLERK 10155 S. Norris Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623-2664 BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TY/R CLERK 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-2194 pqnnakenyqn TKQRNAPPLE TWP. CLERK 200 E. Main St MiddtovBe. Ml 49333 Phone(616) 795-7202 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP. CLERK 156 S Main St. Woodland. Ml 48897 Phone (616) 367-4094 JANICE C. LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. CLERK 284 N Briggs Rd Middleville Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9091 �Page J2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Lions and Wings provide Halloween with tricks and treats As winter begins to fall around us. I’m once again reminded how cold the Lions. Coach Wayne Fontes and that quarterback impersonator Scott Mitchell really arc. And as winter approaches. I'm also reminded how much I've missed hockey and how warm it seems now that the Red Wings arc playing like the Red Wings again. Let’s start our chat with the Lions. Mitchell throws three interceptions in a quarter and a half, get’s yanked, pouts like a little child and then continues to be a whiner somewhere else come January. And it won't be anywhere near the city of Detroit. The Red Wings are another story. They arc playing good hockey and seem to be on the verge of breaking through. Not only is Brandon Shanahan scoring a plethora of goals, but Greg Johnson,- Steve Yzerman. Chris Osgood and other Red Wings have rose for the Wings. And now comes news that former New York Ranger and Detroit native Joey Kocur may soon be a Red Wing. on the sidelines. He is then caught at a halloween party, dressed as his coach (or his boss), saying some things that arc not said to glamorize I have always been a big Kocur fan, since he took out the best*looking female from my graduating class in high school. It shows that the bruising winger has class. And if Yzerman says that he will help, then what else do you need to know. •Best of luck: Dee Lowell, who has served as Hastings' High physical trainer the last eight years, will be stepping down from her post at the end of this week. Lowell has done a great job for the Saxons and we will miss her time at the school. If you see Dec this week, thank her for the hard work that she has handled. •Banquet time: The 1996 Hastings football banquet is scheduled for Tuesday. Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. The night will include dinner and special awards for the football players and the Saxon cheerleaders. •Clarey News sought: Information about legendary Hastings Coach Jock Clarey is being collected by us at J-Ad Graphics so we can send it to St. Philip High for his induction into the school’s Hall of Fame. If you have any news, contact Jim Jensen at JAd (945-9554) either Friday, Saturday till noon or Monday. Talk to you soon. poor Wayne Fontes, I knew that Mitchell wasn’t a good quarterback, but now I'm left wondering if the guy even has a pea for a brain. Let’s sec if you go to a work party dressed as your boss and you made silly references about them, wouldn’t you expect a pink slip to be on its way so< n? As for Fortes, let's just say that he and his (starting?) quarterback are inseparable, like two peas in a pod. One makes bad calls and the other makes bad decisions And Fontes certainly did not show much class in how he handled the matter or how he explained the matter afterwards to the media. Believe me. the Detroit media doesn’t need anymore information to nail good ole' Wayne, but they certainly got some good dirt anyways. One load newspaper takes the Lions to beat the Packers in Green Bay. I certainly don’t want anything to do with that bet. If I was a betting man. and I'm not, 1 would lay a wager on both Mitchell and Fontes being Local team, individuals to run at State finals Maple Valley's girls arc gcanng for one more big run as are three sprinters from Middleville's cross country squids. The Lady Lions qualified for the Class C championship with a third place finish at last Saturday’s regional competition. Kalamazoo Hackett was first with 43 points. Kalamazoo Christian second with 64 points and Maple Valley had 86 points for the third and final qualifying spot. And the Lady Lions did it with a team run. Heidi Eberly was sixth in 20:49. Cassady Murphy placed 10th in 21:06. Dawn VanderVlucht ended up II th in 21:10. Nicole Wilson finished 31st in 22:27. Kristy Scaly 32nd in 22:36, Andrea Macc took 44th in 23:20 and Marin Smith crossed the finish line 48th in 23:40. Maple Valley’s boys were 13th with 350 points. Ben Covert was the team's top runner, placing 30th in 18:29. Three Trojans also to go Middleville's cross country squad has three athletes preparing for Saturday's State championships at the MIS Speedway in Jackson. The trio consists of Jessi Davis. Lindsey Thornton and Ryan Hesselink. Davis was the second fastest female at the Class B regional in Centreville, finishing in 20:25. Her teammate, Thornton was 20th with a time of 21:19. Ryan Hesselink will represent the male Trojans. Hesselink took I (kh in the regional with a clocking of 17:15. « Regional at Haslett Two Barry County teams ran rcgionals at Haslett: Hastings and Lakewood. The Saxons took seventh in the boys race with 242 points and Lakewood finished 16th with 394 points. In the girls race. Hastings was 13th with 384 points and Lakewood finished 14th with 398 points. Tim Rounds took 24th in 17:30 to top all local finishers. Ryan Rude (47th in 18:26), Michael McKeough (53rd in 18:43). Rob Dixon (55th in 18:45) and Levi Solmes (63rd in 18: 59) also represented Hastings. For Lakewood. Bruce Foster (68th in 19: 03) and Scott Engle (76th in 19:27) highlighted the efforts. Hastings' Kristen Schlachter was 54th out Middleville’s Ryan Hesselink (on nght) is one of the Barry County cross country runners who will be running at State Saturday in Jackson. (Photo by Perry Hardin) of 103 runners in the girls race in 22:36. Other Saxons included Katie Wood (69th in 23:13). Andrea Dreyer (89th in 25:07). Katie Thomas (95th in 25:42) and Beth Arnett (99th in 26:14). Charissa Shaw, the team's top runner all season, had to drop out of the race at the mile marker due to appendidtus. Lakewood's girls received efforts from Courtney Ludcma (78th in 23:45). Cindy Vanderboon (79th in 23:47) and Nicole Carpenter (87th in 24:36). Saxons dart past Arrows with strong third quarter With a recent injury to one of the team's two senior athletes, the Hastings' varsity girls basketball team has taken on an even younger look as n prepares to close out the regular season. The Saxons, who played Tuesday without the services of senior forward Emily Dipert defeated O-K White foe Lowell 56-47. Dipert is out of action because of a hip injury, but Hastings' was able to fill that void on Tuesday with the play from a handful of players. Junior forward Katie Willison was one of those players, scoring 11 points and helping out on the boards and in the team's pressure defense alignment. "She's (Willison) been playing real well," Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said. "(Tonight) she stepped up offensively and Hastings High grad leads golf team to title defensively." Hastings’ Katie Willison (34) and Virginia Jennings (30) surround a Lowell opponent in Tuesday's O-K White hoop battle at Hastings. Rachel Young led the Saxons with 14 points, while senior Janette Jennings and Summer Gillons each added 9 markers for the home squad. Young fell into foul trouble early in the game, but was able to stay in and finished the game with four fouls, but two important baskets in the fourth quarter. "We just wanted to maintain the lead." Virginia Jennings (30) scores two for the Saxons on Tuesday night versus the Red Arnows. 4 Kowalczyk said. "We got into foul trouble early with Rachel, but we were able to go to our bench and they did real well.” Scoring just 6 points in the second quarter. Hastings took a 3-point advantage (19-16) into the lockeroom at half. In the third quarter, however, the Saxons came out re-energized and tallied 23 points to the Red Arrows total of 16. Willison started the third quarter with a 3pointer from the top of the key (22-16), followed that with a hoop scored underneath (24-16) and later nailed a jumper (40-29) with one minute to play in the stanza. Willison scored 7 of her 11 points in the third quarter Gillons. Janette Jennings and Young were other who contributed offensively in the quarter. Young drew her fourth foul at the 1:48 mark of the third, sending her to the Saxon bench for a short rest. Young s short absence did not hinder the Hastings' team, that continued to use crisp passing and speedy defense to limit Lowell’s scoring possibilities and aid their own. "We probably match up with Lowell better than we do with any other team in the league,'* Kowalczyk said. "We can go man. go zone — it gives us some flexibility." Kowalczyk is hoping her team can take this success, bottle it and use the same type of effort in their final four games of the regular season. "This is the start of four league games." Kowalczyk said. "It's a great team win and a great team effort." Hastings plays at home Nov. 5 versus Northview, at East Grand Rapids on Nov. 7. ai home against Zeeland on Nov. 12 and hosts Forest Hills Central to close out the year on Nov. 15. The Saxons are currently 7-9 overall and 4-6 in the league standings. 1 Marshall High's recent Class B State championship in boys golf has a connection with the Hastings High class of 1965. Tom Reynolds, who played golf as a Saxon and later competed in college, has guided the Redskin golf program for 25 years. He enjoys living and working in Marshall, but still contends that little has changed in his life. "It is very much like my home town." Reynolds said of Marshall, "(and) Very little has changed for me." Well maybe a State championship will help to alter things a little bit. Reynolds graduated from Hastings High in 1965 and then went to Kellogg Community College for two years. After leaving KCC. Reynolds enrolled at Central Michigan University. In college. Reynolds was named All-State Junior College in 1967 and played No. 3 and No. 5 in his two years as a Chippewa swinger. Reynolds has taught in Marshall for 28 years and serves as the high school's chairman in the physical education department. The Redskins have won three Twin Valley Conference golf titles under Reynolds and finished first at rcgionals twice. Four times before the 1996 season has Marshall made the State tournament with its highest previous finish being a second place in 1972, Reynolds' first year on the job. On that 1972 Marshall team was John Morse, who now plays professionally on the PGA tour. "I was very fortunate; that was one tremendous team in 1972," Reynolds said. "John (Morse) had a tremendous practice ethic (but) was always one shot out of first" The 1996 team was also a special one for the Marshall coach. He said that two things helped this team to win: 1.) Balance and 2.) Senior Chris Gilbert. Gilbert shot a 73 at State to win the individual title by three strokes. Tom Reynolds still has a great part of his family living in or around Hastings including his two brothers Dave and Jack and several aunts and uncles. "They're still very dear to my heart," Reynolds said of his family. There are others, though, who have also influenced Reynolds’ course. Two of the most important, in Reynolds' opinion, are legendary Saxon coaches Robert Carlson and Jock Clarey. Reynolds, or "Bird" as some might remember him as. played golf under Carlson for three years. He credits Carlson for his development both as a player and as a coach. "He taught us about life; I miss him terribly,” Reynolds said. "If there is anybody who should be recognized for my success, it is him." , Coaching, for Reynolds, is more about winning in life than it is winning on the links. "It's great to win. but I hope the kids will be able to go out and becoipe better human beings." JV hoopsters win 2-of-3 The JV Saxons received 16 points and 7 rebounds from Sara Allcrding and 12 points from Angie Boger in a 52-44 win over Lowell on Tuesday night. Other Saxon statistics included 6 rebounds from Erica Fulmer and 6 assists from Ally Morgan. The victory puts the JV squad al 11-5 overall and 7-3 in the O-K White. Hastings 28 Wy. Park 23 Sara Allerding. Jill Williams and Angie Boger all played key roles in a junior varsity basketball victory over Wyoming Park on Oct 24 Allcrding scored 7 points and pulled down 7 rebounds to help the Saxon team. Williams scored 6 points along with 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the blue and gold. And Boger matched Allerding with 7 points. Hudsonville 46 Hastings 42 Angie Boger scored 14 and Erica Fulmer added 8 markers in this league defeat for the Saxons on Oct. 22. Jill Williams had a strong all-around game with 7 rebounds. 3 assists and 3 steals �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31, 1996 — Page 13 Prep football season ends with pivotal matchups SCORING Scott Haas (Delton) 94 Mike Hama (Lakewood) 88 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 58 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 54 David Liu (Middleville) 54 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 44 Nick Morrow (Delton) 36 Paul Anney (Delton) 36 Joel Mittelstaedt (Maple Valley) 32 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 28 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 24 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 24 Eli Villanueva (Lakewood) 20 Brady Simpson (Maple VaJey) 20 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 18 Andy Finkbeiner (Middleville) 18 Gate Steward (Lakewood) 14 Travte VanAlstrne(Maple Valley) 14 Jamie James (Hastings) 12 Jesse Young (Delton) 12 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 10 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 10 Josh Richie (Hastings) 8 Jerrid Velle (Hastings) 6 Spencer Romp (Middleville) 6 Dustin Green (Delton) 6 Rob Tack (Delton) 6 Nathan Pranger (Middleville) 6 Andre Costa (Maple Valley) 2 It s the last game of the prep football season on a Friday night at the high school. And no one has a reason why the Barry County teams shouldn't rule’ Well, if you don't agree, check out this week's matchups and what Dionne's Friends are telling me will happen. Kenowa Hills (4-4, 3-4) at Hastings (1-7, 1-6) It’s O-K White versus O-K Gold. Last week Kenowa Hills defeated Wayland to make the Wildcats 1-7 on the season. The Saxons arc gunning for a second win and it certainly is possible if certainly aspects of the game come together: Team defense, a diverse running attack and plenty of support from the hometown Saxon fans wouldn't hurt. It’s the last game for the Hastings* seniors and expect them to step up in those key situations. Prediction: Hastings 16. Kenowa Hills 14. Delton (5-3, 3-3) at Comstock Delton has faced a difficult schedule all year long and it doesn’t get any easier versus Comstock. The Colts are coming off a 33-7 win over Gull Lake and will have their hometown fans behind them. Delton played well last week in its win over GalesburgAugusta and should have plenty of inspiration — both team and personal — to play for in its seaso.i finale. Prediction: Delton 27. Comstock 21. Wayland (1-7, 1-6) at Middleville (6-2. 6-1) Middleville, fresh off its O-K Blue championship clinching win over Spring Lake, want to keep the momentum going through week nine. That task should not be a problem as the Wildcats will be fired up to start, but later will be wondering what actually hit them. The answer The Trojans. (P.S. Don’t tell my editor I wrote this about his Wayland team). Prediction: Middleville 30. Wayland 6. Maple Valley (5-3, 3-3) at Pennfield (8-0, 7-0) For the Lions, this is not a good time to be facing the No. 7 team in Class B. a team that beat Kalamazoo Christian last Friday 52-14. With lough outcomes the last two know that this may seem like a stretch, but I believe in miracles and with the world looking at four more gloomy years of a democratic president, why not have one small miracle for this small neck of the woods. Prediction: Maple Valley 18. Pennfield Lakewood (5-3, 4-3) at Ionia This is a big game for both schools. Lakewood showed la<! week that they have more than one big play guy in a victory over Charlotte. Ionia proved that they can beat a big school — Big Rapids — by two points (21-19) thanks to a 75-yard interception. Mike Hanna has had a great senior season for Lakewood. but he has not done it alone. Go with the Vikings over the Bulldogs in this one as the big plays will go the Vikings way. Prediction: Lakewood 21. Ionia 14. Pursell gains yards, but JVs fall Mike Purse 11 rushed for 212 yard, .nd scored 2 (ouchdowns, but Hastings' junior varsity football team still lost to Forest Hills Central 34-14 last Thursday. Pursell carried the ball 29 lime, and scored or. -jrs of 5» and 36 yards Luke Winter threw to Bill Blair for a Saxon 2point conversion. Defensively. Shane Slaughter led the team with 9 tackle, with two of those going for losses. Bobby Cole added 8 bonecrushers and Andy Keller had 5 tackles. The JVs placed fourth in the O-K White with a 4-3 record and are now 5-3 overall. They will clow out the year tonight versus Kenowa Hills. KVA classic won by Delton gridders, 21-20 RUSHING Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 83-1028 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 133-601 Dave Liu (Middleville) 92-701 Nick Morrow (Delton) 54-592 Miso Glavan (Middleville) 85-546 Scott Haas (Delton) 73-499 J. Thompson (M. Valley) 65-474 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 81-411 Keith Fabbri (Lakewood) 36-374 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 45-373 Chris Gonser (M. Valley) 42-360 Jamie James (Hastings) 87-323 Josh Richie (Hastings) 49-301 Brady Simpson (M Valley) 35-198 Gate Steward (Lakewood) 36-194 John Bauer (Lakewood) 23-176 Jake Miller (Hastings) 39-144 Dustin Graen (Delton) 19-144 Kyle Hughes (Maple Valley) 25-123 EASSlNfi | Scott Ha«[||>etto^p-64Tw^rem^*Vs^21-63- A, Peabody (Lakewood) 13-30-171 Joey Lyons (Hastings) 12-56-138 weeks versus St. Philip and Kelloggsville. Maple Valley could really use a boost. And 1 Jason Stampfler (28) follows his blocks and chalks up big yards in last week's win over Galesburg-Augusta. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Looking for a game that showcases what Kalamazoo Valley Association football is all about? Look no further than last Friday's league matchup between Delton and GalesburgAugusta. The two teams went helmet-tohelmet. play-for-play for four quarters with each team scoring 14 points. In overtime, the same type of blow to blow action occured. but the hometown Panthers just came up with one more point. Final overtime score: Delton 21. G-A 20. "That's what the KV/ is all about." Delton Coach Rob Heethuis said, "tough football." Paul Finney gave the Panthers a 6-0 lead with a 75-yard kickoff return in the first half, but Brian Garrett tied it al 6-6 with a 15-yard jaunt that came during the second quarter. Delton's Nick Morrow intercepted a Ram pass near the end of the first half, to keep the game deadlocked. The big play for Delton in the second half was in the air and not on the ground. Jesse Young pulled in a 21-yard aerial from quarterback Scott Haas to give Delton a 12-6 advantage. Chad Stopher was successful on his 2-point conversion, making the score 14­ 6 Panthers. G-A, though, struck back on a 9-yard dart by Garrett and a 2-pointer by Garrett. The Rams threatened once more in the final sdtondS. but the stingy Panther "D" was able to stop them at the 4-yard-line with seven seconds remaining in regulation. "Neither team quit." emphasized Heethuis. In overtime. Garrett tallied his third touchdown on a 2-yard plunge, but Delton matched his score and then won it with an extra point. Young again was the receiver and Haas was the thrower. The play went for 5 yards and added 6 points. Haas' extra point boot made it 21-20. Haas also led his team in tackles with 17. Corey Mingerink also provided strong defense with 12 tackles and 3 quarterback sacks. Haas was 4-for-7 passing for 39 yards and two touchdowns. Garrett led the Rams' charge with 148 yards rushing. YMCA NEWS Adult Indoor Soccer Lcagne Meeting On Monday. Nov. 4. at 7 p.m.. in room B 125 of the Hastings High School, the YMCA will be having a managers meeting for the organization of the 1996 adult city indoor soc­ cer league. Each team that participated last year and warns to play in this year season, should send a representative League organization, rule changes, fees and league starting times will be covered. Teams win be registered on a first come, first serve basis. There is a limit on the number of teams that can participate so attendance at the meeting is important. The league will begin late November and play High *’ School. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. RECEIVING Paul Finney (Delton) '9-241 Joel Mittelstaedt (M. Valley) 9-201 Andy Finkbeiner (Middlevtlle)10-163 Nate Pranger (Middleville) 10-122 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 7-115 Kenn Cross (Hastings) 7-107 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 7-78 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 3-59 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 4-52 Travis VanAlstme (Maple Valley) 4-47 Eric Goldsmith (Delton) 3-36 Jesse Young (Delton) 2-26 Jamie James (Hastings) 3-24 Coty Schct (Middleville) 4-17 Travis VanAlsine (M. Valley) 1-15 Jerrid Velte (Hastings) 2-15 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 3-11 SS$ We Buy Used Homes SSS All Sizes • All Makes or... Trade Yours In On A Brand New Manufactured Home IVe Pay Top SSS Tor Your Home! West Michigan Housing, Inc. 1-800-387-0035 Is Now Hirings: TACKLES Scott Haas (Delton) 117 Ed Youngs (Hastings) 109 Steve Lehman (Middleville) 98 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 92 Gate Steward (Lakewood) 86 Lucus Willcutt (Maple Valley) 83 Dustin Green (Delton) 80 Chad Stopher (Delton) 63 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 59 Nathan Pranger (Middleville) 58 Brian Ploeg (Middleville) 58 Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 53 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 51 Chad Coenen (Hastings) 50 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 50 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 49 Greg Shook (Maple Valley) 49 Ron Spurgis (Lakewood) 44 Kyle Hughes (Maple Valley) 42 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 42 Eric Goldsmith (Delton) 39 Chris Marlow (Delton) 38 Pat Lowe (Maple Valley) 37 Chris Dionne (Delton) 36 Nick Morrow (Delton) 35 Charlie Everitt (Lakewood) 33 Ryan Klahn (Lakewood) 30 Lucas Flory (Maple Valley) 26 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 23 T. Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 21 Jim Milchell (Maple Valley) 20 Friendly, hard working employees for day/night shifts • Competitive starting wages • Flexible schedules • Free uniforms • Frequent merit raises • Free meals • Opportunity to move into management • Many fun activities & fringes Pick-up applications at our new Wendy’s Restaurani site or Hastings MESC office. Fill out application & drop back at either site. EO.E. VOTE REPUBLICAN NOVEMBER 5,1996 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR LILI SHOTTS CHENEY Honest, Hardworking, Dependable local homeowners and S21 million to finance consumer purchases. Which improves our customers’quality of life while keeping our local economy healthy. Come bank with us. And be pan of the bank that's been pan of your community for 110 years. I have been part owner of D and L Telephone Senice Company. Inc., for six years. Married to INTERCEPTIONS Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 4 Scott Haas (Delton) 3 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 3 Nick Morrow (Delton) 3 Andy Peabody (Lakewood) 2 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 2 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 2 David Liu (Middleville) 2 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 2 In 1886. thirty-five residents founded Hastings City Bank, with $50,000 to attract businesses and improve the town’s economy. Today we re providing over $42 million of financing to Donald E. Cheney, have one daughter. Holly. I am the daughter of Rev. Robert Lee and Dorothy Shorts. I am a member of a Baptist Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution. I will be committed to all the people in the Township Pjjd for by the Commiuce u» elect Uh Shotu Cheney PO Box 61. Hastinft. Ml 49058 listings (lity iBnnk Celebrating 110 years of Community Service. Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland EQUAL HOUSING LENDER • MEMBER FDIC 34MMC �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31, 1996 Youngs reflects on time with Saxons family began just six summers ago Youngs began playing football in the seventh grade, competing in the H.Y.A.A. His two older brothers. Chris and Chase, also started football around that same age. Chase played one season in college at Michigan Tech, while Chris is a fifth year senior in the Huskies' program this fall. The three football stars also drew inspiration from their grandfather. George “Buzz" Youngs. "Buzz" was always around the Saxons' grid teams when it came to feeding them during two-a-days or when it came to providing them with winning seeing the three of us play football." Ed Youngs said of his grandfather's wish. He was a big part of my life. Over the summer, he came and stayed with us and we were able to get a lot closer." "Buzz" died on July 14 of this year, but his memory and his inspiration still lives with the Saxons. Family is a very big part of Ed Youngs' life. His mother and father. Mary and Steve, have shown their youngest son that winning is achievable in more than just athletic events. "They always pushed athletics, but stayed out of it and wouldn't come home and yell at me," Ed Youngs said. "They are a positive force." Before each football game Ed Youngs goes through a special pre-game ritual. After the school bell rings. Youngs rarely talks, but begins to focus on the game that awaits. He thinks about the contest and then heads onto the field around 6 p.m. to prepare for actual hitting. information. "He said that he didn't want to die without "Eddie is a tireless worker," Coach Jeff Keller said. "Football is very important to When the Hastings Saxons take to the football field one last time during the 1996 season Friday, a very rich family chapter will be completed. Ed Youngs, the third of three talented brothers to play for the Saxon gridders, will line up across from the Kenowa Hills’ players and do what he does best. Hit and play every down as if it was crucial to the game's outcome. His fontball career has many milestones and miles and The turning point of the season, according to Youngs, came during the second half of the Lowell contest. "We started having fun; we came out did good and still had fun with the game." the captain said. Most of Youngs' close friends are also on the Saxon football team: runningback Rocky Wager, lineman Jason McCabe and quarterback Joey Lyons included. They form a four-some that played on the junior vanity team as freshmen. They have continued their quest for success all the way into Friday's home game with Kenowa Hills. "We re teal close; I probably spend more time with the team than 1 do with my family at home," Ed Youngs said. *1 wouldn't trade this team for a winning team." One might wonder, who does a player like Youngs use as a role model: Deon Sanders, Chris Spielman. Barry Sanders? "I just try to be myself." Youngs said. "I was always asked Are you going to be like your brothersT I try to separate myself, I play for me." Youngs is usually one of the first Hastings' players to the football as this picture in the Hudsonville game indicates. (Photo by Perry Hardin) him and his family and he has a good football sense. He has a good nose for the ball and that's something that can't be taught." The big games and (he big plays are never forgotten by this big-play Saxon. On the top of his memory is the Lowell game from last season. In that league battle. Hastings' defender Chris Miller intercepted a Lowell pass and Youngs sprung a heavy block that could have been felt by nearly anyone in the crowd. explained. Family has always been important to Ed Youngs. Here the Saxon standout posses with his lather Steve and his mother Mary at this year's homecoming game. , flw.s ’t *' Defense may be Youngs' favorite line of duty, but he can afro play a few positions on offense. He is a starter on the offensive line and also saw some action last week as a runningback against Forest Hills Central. "Just in short-yard situations." Youngs said of his runningback duties. "I haven't done that since my sophomore year. Defens*, is what I strive to be good at." In the Forest Hills Central game. Youngs also returned a kickoff for big yards. Still, the senior season has not been all that Youngs, or the other Saxon players, had dreamed about. "We went into the season thinking that we could lose three games. 6-3 or 7-2," Youngs , trails. "But once practice started, you could see the big gap between the first and the second string. Then we had a tough loss to Lakewood." Everything You Need To PARTY!! Ne«t time >ou joke about high blood pressure Laugh these off! Jeri Vander Tuin PARTY SUPPLIES - Festive Plates. Napkins. Table Covers. Balloons. Cards. Gift Wrap Owner Uncortrofled blood pretwe may lead to of re abtxe. 50 m«on Amencam hare htf, btood pressure and twr don! even hnow <. Get yor btood pressure checked and cal kx more rAxmabon. CAKE DECORATING SUPPLIES - We II even rent you a specialty pan for a one-of-a-kind cake! GIFTS TOO — Disney and Sesame Street for the tads, baby gifts and bridal gifts. Mention This Ad and Receive...10% OFF MIP National Kidney Foundation' 133 E. MAIN ST.. CALEDONIA, MI 49316 • 616 891-0696 Men Wed 10 am • 6 pm. Thun 10 am 8 pm; Frt 10 am - 6 pm. Sat 10 am - 3 pm. Closed Sundays to our communities for their support during our 110th Anniversary. PRIZE WINNERS Hope Township voters write-in Directions WRITE IN SLOT GRAND PRIZE WINNER (Interest on a Million Dollars for a Day) Valerie Eggers ---------- <♦>--------- $100 SAVINGS BOND (Per Office) Hastings: Hosea Humphrey Middleville: Michelle Hokanson Ross Brown Bellevue: Nashville: Karen Coplin Caledonia: Nancy Seeley Wayland: Lonn Grimm $50 SAVINGS BOND (Per Office) Kim Jachim, Kaye Stanton Hastings: Middleville: Diana Lewis, Bill Snowden Alvetta Lee, Jackie Pertner BellevueHarold Manville, Helen Johnson Nashville: Caledonia: Bruce David, Brigitte Neil Bob Lahr, Larry Kamyszek Wayland: Celebrating 110 years of Community Senice. Hasting* • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland EQUA. HOUSING LENDER • MEMBER FOC I WRITE-IN-VOTE JOHN M. HOSLER SUPERVISOR Moving from the Twin Valley Conference to the O-K White Conference has been a real challenge for the Saxon gridders. Youngs saw action in both leagues and says the White provides no off weeks. "There's a big difference, the Twin Valley was tough, but you step into the White and half of the teams have been in the playoffs in the past," Youngs stated. Youngs hopes to pursue a career in criminal justice after his senior year at Hastings. He has looked into Northern Michigan and Wayne State, for both academics and football. One thing that Youngs has learned in high school is respect. He can listen to those who want to help him or those who just might be able to turn a somewhat gloomy situation into a winning one. "When it comes to the actual sports, you do what the coach says and when he says iL" Ed Youngs explained. Hastings hopes to end year with win versus Knights On a night that Forest Hills Central was hoping to wrap up the O-K White title, the opposing Saxons did not have the arsenal to fire back. The Rangers won 30-6 with the Saxon score coming in the final minute cl the gme. Jamie James, who led Hastings with 72 yards on 14 carries, scored a 1-yard touchdown to eliminate the shutout possibilities. Still, the Rangers were strong, scoring 14 points in the first. 10 in the third and 6 in the fourth quarter. Receiver Travis Johnson caught 3 passes from Joe Mitchell for 94 yards, including two scores. Shawn Kersjes, Bryan Verwys and Nate Westgate also scored touchdowns for 7-1 FHC. Hastings had 13 first downs to FHCs 17 and were penalized five times for 35 yards to the Rangers 55 yards on seven flags. Offensively, Hastings had 190 yards rushing with Rocky Wager getting 70 yards on 15 carries. Josh Richie gaining 43 yards on 10 attempts and Ed Youngs picking up 21 yards on 6 handoffs. Kenn Cross caught one pass for 16 yards. Hastings will close out its campaign this Friday with a home game against the Kenowa Hills Knights. Middle school hoop teams close out season at home The seventh and eighth grade basketball teams at the Hastings Middle School closed out their seasons last week with impressive performances. The eighth graders beat Ionia 34-26 on Oct. 25 to take first place in the Hastings Middle School Invitational Tournament. Cathy Anderson led the team with 15 points and Kailey Lyons added 8 points. On the boards, the Hastings* squad got 7 rebounds each out of Anderson. Kate Noteboom, Sara Williams and Jill Dimood. The season record for the "Gold" team was 8-3, while the "Blue" team ended at 9-1. On Oct. 23. the "Blue” won over Ionia 31­ 21. Kara McKeough was the team's leading scorer with 8 points and Liz king was second with 6 markers. McKeough also grabbed 10 rebounds, while King pulled down 8 boards. 7th graders take 3rd BARBARA J. CICHY CLERK When entering the voting booth: 1. Check the lever (or the name of the office your write-in candidate is running for (do not flip the lever down if doing a write-in) 2. Check the lever number of this office. 3. Go up to the write-in-slot area (which is directly above the proposals) 4 Raise the metal slide over the corresponding number At this time the voter must write the name of a candidate or place a sticker containing the candidate's name in the slot provided for write-ins. If you have questions - ASK, ASK, ASK the election officials are there to help you. Paid kx by Commrttee to Etoct Hosier & Cchy. 5118 WaKLxfl Delton 1 f The seventh grade girls basketball team lost to Pennfield 24-13 in the first round of play in the Hastings Tournament Angie Eggers led the Saxons with 7 points. The seventh grade team rebounded with a 29-17 victory against Allegan to earn third in the event. Elizabeth Nida scored 19 points, pulled down 5 rebounds and had 7 steals for the Saxons. The "Blue" team finished with a season mark of 7-5. while the "Gold" team ended with a record of 7-4. STORY IDEA? Call 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1996 — Page 15 Bowling SCORES: x- I 1 • __________________________ —------------------------------------------------- 4 ‘ ' * 1 Sunday Night Mixed Short N Sweet 24-8; Rednecks 23-9; Begin­ ners Pius 20 V6-IIV6; DA N Mortgage 20-12; B.S.ers 19-13; Thunder Alley 19-13; SAS I7I6-14V6; Runarounds 17-15; Fearsome 4 15-17; Diehard* I4V6-17H; 2x4 14-18; Tasmaniac’s 14-18; Get Along Gang 14-18; Q A B Associates 13^-18*6; Danger Zone 13-19; Bowling Buddies 11W-20W; Trends ' 11-21. Womens High Gaines and Series — S. I ' VanDenburg 223-614; D. Snyder 201-543; L. Barnum 209-516; K. Sutfin 192-512; V. Milter 210-502; D. Seeber 167-480; C. •Wilcox 180427; S Craven 160416; S. Croat 146-386; B James 142-367; A Kerley 178; D. Vickers 171; S. Smder 170; D. Kraliman 166; K. Conley 158; M. Evans 157. Mem High Games and Series - K Ham montree 207-574; B Barkhuff 214-560; G. i Snyder 191-523; J. Jites 201-520; K. . Lambeth 191-519; V. Dezess 196-513; R. .Craven 178-506; D Wordell 194491; B Milter 191478; C Simpson 187475; S San born 214; D Vickers 192; R. Bowman 181; "J S. Kraliman 167; D. Seeber 165. L Wednesday P.M. HAS Machine 24-8; Eye and Ent Specialists 24-8; Mills Landing 20-12; Misfits X 19-13; Mace’s Ph 18V6-I3V6; Nash I Chiropractic 16-16; Friendly Home Parties t 16-16; Hair Care Center 14V6-1716; Lifestyles 14-18; Varney’s Stables 13-19; f. Valley Realty 11-21; Vacant 2-30. . High Gaines and Series — T. Christopher ‘ 241-538; B Hathaway 198465; M Matson a n 187479; K. Sutfin 171466; S. Pennington * 185470; R. Murphy 176452; S. Drake 156405; D Bums 165454; C. Parsons •’ 167456; S. Sanborn 188494; L. Johnson * 134-336; B High 160454; Y. Markley 169; ’ B Blakely 164; R Reichard 146; M Snow n 145; J. Leo 127; B. Vrogindewey 150. Saturday Majors Mary Jane 15-1; Ray James Electric 10-6; Nuke ’Em 9I6-6V6; Striking Rage 816-7V6; Three B’s 8-8; Sharks 8-8; Gods Power Team 7-9; Alley Cats 7-9; No-Pro 60; A T T.B 5-11; Lot Locos 3-13; J12 04. Bays High Game and Series — B. Bowman 190-539; K Hammond 178-522; D. Aspinall 180447 Good Games Boys — C. Bowman 183; J. James 182; T Varney 155. Giris High Game and Series — A Rose 104-260; W Milter 119-307. u Good Games Giris — L. Jacobs 96; A. *, Burton 76. b ' Thursday A.M. Question Marks 25-11: LeHarves 25-11: “ Valley Realty 21-15: Bosleys I9K-I6M: Lef ’'Wets 19-17; VWnevs 15*9-20*5: Hastings Bowl 15-21: Early Bird? 15-13: Lucky Shots £‘13-23; Hummers 11-25. L Good Games aad Series — S. Sebastian I9B-51O; I. P Fisher 224-509; C. Stuart 177-495; 1. Ruthruff 170465: B. Norris S 178-453; J Lewis 157-440; D Collier n 142417; O. Gillons 134-392; S Carney 0.135-381; J. Piper 131-367; M. Dull 130-365; ;B Bodo 122-348; S. Musser 127-341; K Thomason 179. B Estep 179; L. Bahs 193; S. , Salazar 144; A. Boniface 124. Moose Mixed Four R’s 23^6; Heads Out 22V6; 3 Ponies ' 20; 9 and a Wiggle I9V6; Working On It 19; Odd Balls 18; Ten Pins 18; Get Lucky 17V6; • Sean Service 17; Special K’s 17; Rocky 4 17; ' Late Comen 1616; Gutter Gang 15; Big O’s z:14i6; Ramblers 10V6; Gillons 10; Roscos 6; '.Four Nuts 5*6. ». Mesa Gzines and Series — C. Purdum Sr. 212-613; D. Wilks 142-372; A. Taylor . 209-593; J. Barnum 247-657; M. Lydy 182-512; J. Barnum Jr. 182-519; R. Faye ' 186-532; G. Seton 167460; E Keeler 206-580; S. Peabody 200; J Bammus 189; B Heath 198; H. Service 185; R. Robbins 188; •T. Rainwater 202; B. Keillor 177; D. Tinkler 1163; W. Brodock 168 Womens Games and Series - K Keeler 176483; P Ramey 153437; M. Wilks 142420; S. Tinkler 151432; J. Madden 161458; R. Lydy 192-524; Shirtee V 220-577; S. McKee 227-611; B Hughes 191-547; L. Barnum 187; M Sean 162; B Roush 169; F. Ruthniff 179; B. Roberts 155; H’P. Sexton 183; S Lewis 145; W Barker 163; lG. Meaney 182; S. Ripley 161; S Keeler J 193; S. Sanborn 165; A. Keillor 167; S. Keillor 131. D' f Monday Mixers Kelleys Keglers 24-8; Deweys Auto Body ' 23-9; The Green Chics 21-11. Three Ponies t.iTack 18-14; Rowdie Giris 18-14; Michelob f 17-15; Girrbachs 1566-1666; Hartzter Tours 9|1366-1866; Brians Tire 12-20; TM Lassies 12-20; Mr. Bruces 9-23; Hastings Bowl 9-23. u Good Games and Series — B. Moore 178452; E. Johnson 177489; M Meehan .186-505; V Carr 183472. K Keeler 175-508; S. Sebastian 202-543; V Pierson ’'206-532; J. McMillon 172-466; T DeWitt "'132; M. Hutchings 158: A. Hall 170; L. "Friend 147: L. Pennock 143; Stacey V. 151; G. Cochran 162: M Wieland 180: D Van­ Campen 214. m h Bowlerettes Dorothy's Hair Styling 15-13; Bennett Industnes 15-13; D.2. Electric 15-13; Hecker Insurance 14-14; Carlton Center Excavating t 13-15; Kent Oil 12-16. L Good Games and Series — M Andrus 156; N. Potter 158433; J. Hamilton 175; S. b Drake 512410; L Dawe 172447; J Doster _ 158407; K Doster 121-326. J. Gardner 138-359; J Pettengill 157; M Garber 170. R Murphy 168. T Christopher 195-559. C­ ’’ Potter 164419; H Coenen 179; N. Goggins b 135-378; S. Merrill 161459 Recreation Bowling League *3 Crystal Clear Water 20; Barry Automotne 19; Freeport Elevator and Fairchild Oil 18; Carlton Center Excavating 15. _ Good Series and Gaines — M. Cross Jr. - 526-222; E. Olsen 221-549; R Wieland 520; J. Zink 508; B Buchter 523; G. Yoder 528; S. Anger 200. Tuesday Trios Late Bloomers 27-5; 3 Pomes Tack 25-7; B A L Dolls 18-14; Taz Devils 15-17; Becky’s Main St. 12-20; Trouble 11-21; Day by Day 10-22; Mills Landing 10-22. High Games and Series — A. Graham 161-391; S. Kent 167465; S. VanDenburg 189- 538; M. Eaton 164454; D. Kelley 191-536; S. Snider 175440; J. Hurless 186-504; S. Sebastian 193-515; D. Seeber 167432; L. Trumble 157-364; B. Moody 190-501; L. Power 167465. Sty tes-R-Us 23-13; Melaleuca Inc. 22-14; Red Dogenes 21-15; NAPA Giris 21-15; Mills Landing 21-15; Riverside Cemetery 1966-1666; Outboard Inn 19-17; Hastings Bowl 19-17; Mhcher-T 16-20. Edward D. Jones 14-22; Nashville Chiro 13-23; AA1 Bunny Bunch 966-2666. Good Games and Series — C. Burpee 155; K. Leinaar 158414; J. Wickham 165, B. Cuddahee 200; M. Winick 152; L. Barnum 200; S Sanborn 192; D. Seeber 164449; S. Snider 166472; S Sebastian 198; J. Hurless 157; D. Snider 195; B. Moody 204-567; C. Gales 119; K. Kuhlman 153424; C. McGinn 156; D. Bartimus 224; S. Bachelder 160; D. Staines 185486; M Eaton 189494; P. Guy 185-512; L. Milter 142; C. Hurless 144; J. Gasper 192-535; G. Soya 181; S. Rc^e 180; B. Faul 185; J. Fisher — ---------S.----170479; Grinage 176-504; K. Farr 188. Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 21-11;Mostetler ________ __________ Graphics 20-12; Hastings Bowlers 20-12; Consumers Ccacrete 19-13; Advanced Commercial Print- Bye 5-27. Mens High Gaines & Series R. O’Keefe 166; S. Guy 156; G. Hause 193-542; L. Burch, Jr. 157; K. Phenix 196; S. Hyde 167; P. Scobey 229-610, G. Heard 217; J. Burgboff 145. Womens High Games & Series V. Scobey 151; D. Slovinski 164; L. Nelson 161; J. Gasper 221-551; L. Milter 145; B. O’Keefe 152; S. Landis 159; A. Roemer 170; T. Phenix 184. Gio Bowling a striking success in Hastings More and more sports arc changing their outward appearances to help keep up with the fast-paced, excitement-filled interests of their younger fans. One such sport is baseball with special promotion nights, multi-colored uniforms and crazy mascots to help get the baseball crowds into the mood and out to the fields. Another appearance-changing sport could also turn out to be bowling. One local alley. The Hastings Bowl on 203 E. Woodlawn, now offers Gio Bowling entertainment. The hope is that Gio Bowling will be attractable to the younger crowd. "It’s gone over real well; better than I had expected," Hastings Bowl owner Dean Lambert said. "We would like to go after a younger market to try and get them into bowling." "They just think it's neat." -Lindsey Lambert What does Gio Bowling include? Al Hastings Bowl: Two flamingo lights, six lazers. a set of 48 block lights and a fourspeaker sound system. The Hastings Bowl coated its lanes in July for the new acquisition and added the system and the lazers soon after. Gio Bowl can be seen, or experienced, on Friday and Saturday nights al the local alley and there is also a league that uses the lights and the sounds on Wednesday. Lambert likes to describe Gio Bowling as "an atmosphere change" and lhai it certainly is. It has been tried in Ft. Wayne and other selected cities in the midwest and the reactions have been mostly favorable. Gio Bowling is played in only four centers located on this side of Michigan. "You have to be willing to do something new all of the time," Lambert explained of his reasoning behind his participation. "Our The Hastings Bowl, run by owner Dean Lambert, has found that Gio Bowling is a special attraction for many local fans. Wednesday league is the biggest that it's Volleyball SCORES Bobs Gun and Tackle...... CJ Properties..................... Leafwood Lumber........... McConnells Drill Team. ICS Travel.......................... Hastings Burial Vault...... Mainstreet Savings Bank. W-L .300 ...21-6 .19-8 .13-14 .13-17 .2-28 .1-26 Ray James Etectnc...... Goodenough Goodies.. Tope/Gilbert PLC........ Ranger Tool and Die.. Woodmansee Sawmill. Snider Satellite*............. Titte Office.................... Backe Construction...... FtexFab........................... ..31-2 17-13 17-16 17-16 15-18 15-18 14-16 11-19 .7-26 On Fridays, bowlers find that registrations before 9:30 p.m. are usually needed at the Hastings Bowl. On Saturdays, the alley fills up consistently and usually goes strong till around midnight or I a-tn. So, Gio Bowling seems to be attracting bowlers. Lindsey Lambert. 13. says her peers are more likely to come bowling if the special effects are included in the entire .,-7 Fog-like conditions and strobe lights help to turn Friday and Saturday nights into interesting occasions at the Hastings Bowl. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT, CIRCUIT DIVISION MARVIN ANSON, M al. Plaintiff* Proposal isvjoop for WILDLIFE ProposalTY is angerous D for WILDLIFE Proposal D Is FILE: 92441-AW (CiMaliiatrd with 1W fitelMS) "They (the other kids) just talk about coming out to bowl." Lindsey Lambert said. "They just think that it’s neat." Th* comPany Pcrry Austin invented Gio Bouhng. although j feu others have copied the idea since In Hastings, the idea has gone over real well and the future appears to be bright and with a beat. Proposal G is Good for professional wildlife management: It declares that the DNR ROBERT SHAFFER. Barry Coaaty Drab C—iidmr; BARRY COUNTY. a Mtchitan paMic rorporaiiaa; and their team of trained wildlife biologists LYNN FLEMING. AHqtaa Coanly Drain Comawioaer; and ALLEGAN COUNTY, a Mfctegaa pablk corporation. Defendants are best qualified to protect, manage, and en­ sure the co-existence of this magnificent DangerOUS Proposal D would strip Michigan's DNR wildlife professionals ‘of their authority to scientifically manage the sute's thriving bear population; human-bear encounters will dramatically increase, thereby endangering those citizens and their pro­ perty who live and travel in these bear populated areas. animal - the Black Bear, with the Citizens of Proposal d is Michigan. PINE LAKE ASSOCIATION, NOTICE OF HEARING et al. Intervenor* REGARDING NORMAL n. B ARRY k fAMLGKH LEVEL FOR PINE LAKE COUNTIES ROSEMARY DECKER. rt al. Intervenor* Guarantees proposal g the public a voice. It mandates the Natural Resources Commission hold public meetings allowing fWODLKAL 1USTQ&X Of- CASE In 1969. liter teveral yean of low witer level at Pine Lake, a Judgement »« entered in Barry County Circuit Coin pursuant to the Inland Lake Level Act of 1961 teflmf the normal level of Pine Lake at 890SO tea above tea levei. A well and pump were imtallcd at Pine Lake tn 1971 and water wa» pumped into the lake for approximately ui month* Since 1971. the level of Pine Lake ha* been controlled by nature In 1992 lake resident* claiming datnaft as result of high wata level* filed thi* action *eelunf to compel Barry County and the Barry County Drain Commiiwooer to lower the level of Pine Lake. On May 5.1993. the complaint wa* «h*nu**ed in Circuit Court but the Court of Appeal*, on April 28. 1993. Ordered the Circuit Court to hold a hearing To determine whether a departure from the ettahlnhed normal level t* necessary " After the Coart of Appeal* Order. Allegan County and the Allegan County Drain Commissioner were added a* Defeudant* and The Pine Lake Association and other* pined the law suit a* Ir.tenetxm Every Citizen the opportunity to express their opinion before issuing any regulations con­ cerning -the black bear. Bears by nature are predators. If the DNR is restricted in management options concerning Michigan's black bear, the results could be be held in the Bam Counts Tnal Court. Circuit Divhkk.to determine a NOR­ MAL LEVEL far PINE LAKE; utuamd ta PramenDe Township. Bam County, and Gun Plain Township. Allegan County, pursuant to Part 307 of the Natural Resource* and Environmental ProtectKXi Act. being 1994 PA 451. for­ bears. An out-of-control bear population would cost taxpayers and property owners millions in property damage, personal injury and even loss of life. The Hearing will be held before the Honorable James H Fisher. Circuit Judge, tn the Circuit Courtroom. 220 West State Street. Hasnag*. Michigan o« MONDAY k TUESDAY. NOVEM­ BER. IB-19.19H; AT BJB AM. merly the Inland Lake Level Act. The Judge will detrrouae the NORMAL LEVEL for PINE LAKE bated on the following factors <ai Past lake level record». including the ordinary high water mark and veawaul fluctuations, (b) The kxarion of teptK tanks, dram fields, sea walls, docks, and other pertinent physical features, (c) Government surveys and report*, id) The hydrology of the watershed, (e) Downstream flow vote Just look at what one anti-hunting group con­ tributing financially ($45,000) to Proposal D had to say about hunting, hunters and methods of scientific wildlife management: ”We try to take on those methods that are most objectionable...we convert non-hunters to anti­ hunters. Our objective is to eliminate (all) sport hunting." D.R. Schubert, Fundfor Animals. NO on Proposal D The following individuals, groups, and organizations ask that you “Yes” on Proposal G and vote “No” on Proposal D. Vote YES on Proposal G requirements and impacts on downstream npanan*. (fl Ftsbena and wildlife habitat protectwo and enhancement. <g) Upstream drainage, (b) Rights of ripar ians. (t> Teslimony and evidence offend by all interested persons; aad (j) Destructive Proposal D strikes al the heart of a great Michigan heritage enjoyed by millions of families: Your Freedom To Hunt And Fish. Proposal D is not just about bears. It is designed to specifically fur­ ther an anti-hunting agenda and is being financed by animal rights extremist groups, wealthy outof-state millionaires, and their Hollywood friends. devesuting. The DNR will be forced to act as "Bear Bounty Hunters” to control nuisance .NQIKZQfHLUCiG n-F ASF TAKE NOTH F THAT THE HEARING described above will ment, the black bear population has doubled since 1990, and Michigan has some of the most stringent bear hunting regulations of any state in the nation. Proposal d is Proposal G is Great for Michigan Taxpayers and Property Owners. Deceptive The animal rights and anti-hunting extremists behind Proposal D want you to believe that Michigan’s black bear is endangered and is sub­ jected to unethical treatment by sportsmen and the Department of Natural Resources. Il’s Simply Not True! Through professional scientific manage­ Vote Other pertinent facts and circumstances Paid for by Barry County Conservation. 1180 S. Cook Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1996 Three congressional seats to be contested in county by Mary Warner Staff Writer Six candidates will vie for three Congres­ sional seats in Barry County in next Tues­ day's election. In the Third District, which encompasses Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hast­ ings and Castleton townships and pans of Hope and Baltimore townships, incumbent Vem Ehlers, a Republican, is pitted against Democratic challenger Betsy Hoey In the Second District, which covers Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and a por­ tion of Hope Township, incumbent Repub­ lican Peter Hoekstra faces Democratic chal­ lenger Dar. Kruszynski And in the Seventh District, which takes in Baltimore. Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships. Republican incumbent Nick Smith is opposed by Democratic candi­ date Kim Tunniciiff. The following is a description of all six candidates and their stands on some of the is­ sues. Questions posed to the candidate in­ Vem Ehlers Betsy Flory Peter Hoekstra clude: 1) DEFICIT: How do you feel about the federal deficit and what steps do you think are necessary to achieve a balanced budget? 2) FOREIGN: How do you feel about the way President Clinton has handled foreign affairs? What changes, if any. are needed? How do you feel about foreign aid? 3) CHRISTIANS: How do you feel about the conservative fundamentalist Christian influence on the Republican Party? 4) EDUCATION: What is your opinion about the state of K-12 education in America and what strategics would you adopt to make higher education economically available to more Americans? 5) PRIVATE INDUSTRY: What is your opinion about the role of government in private industry? Are there things the government can do to help out of work Americans find jobs and.'or obtain additional training? 6) ABORTION: How do you feel about the partial birth abortion issue? Do you call yourself pro-life or pro-choice? 7) ISSUES: What do think are the moM important issues in the campaign? 8) WHY YOU?: Why should voters choose you over your opponent? Betsy Flory Rory. 60. retired last June after teaching in the Grand Rapids Public Schools for 32 yean. She has a bachelor s degree from Calvin College, a master's from the Univer­ sity of Michigan, and special training in la­ bor and industrial relations and drug and al­ cohol abuse counseling. She was an active member of the local, state and national teachers' union. She assisted Cornerstone Community Crisis Center for 17 years. She has been active in the Democratic party for many years, including being a precinct dele­ gate and member of the state central commit­ tee and being on the Third District and Kent County Democratic Party executive commit­ tees. She has two children and six grandchil­ dren. Her positions on the issues are as fol­ lows: DEFICIT: “I think we have taken steps in the right direction. The government is in the process of cutting back. The President has condensed a number of federal programs. I do not support the balanced budget amendment. I prefer balancing it by continuing what we're doing.’ FOREIGN: "I think he's handled some very difficult situations very carefully. I don't think he's rushed to send troops over­ seas. I think he’s made efforts to bring peo­ ple together. I would like to see any foreign aid we give be for humanitarian reasons. If we're going to assist people militarily, I would rather we stuck with training. I think we need to help people learn to defend them­ selves rather than us feeling we have to be the army for the whole world.” CHRISTIANS: "I'm very worried about it. I'm much more comfortable with the kind of Republican Party represented by William Milliken and the late Paul Henry. I'm con­ cerned that the direction of the Republican Party right now is going to abolish separa­ tion of church and state and 1 think that's a big mistake." EDUCATION: "I think what's happened is that We have too much unevenness in educa­ tion between kindergarten and 12th grade. We have some wonderful schools doing some great things, and we have other schools that are falling in on themselves. We need to equalize that. (In reference to higher education) I support the President's plan regarding tax credits and tax deductions for higher education. I think that's an excel­ lent plan because college is getting priced out of sight for too many people." PRIVATE INDUSTRY: "Other than sometimes giving them tax breaks to help them survive. I think private enterprise by and large needs to stand on its own. We need to be looking at plans (for out-of-work Americans) that are targeted not just to wel­ fare recipients, but to other unemployed people. We need to do job retraining. We could give tax credits to those hiring people on welfare or (to companies who) hire and keep for one year people who are out of work. I think we (also) need to do a better job of matching people who need jobs with (be jobs that arc out there." ABORTION: "I definitely call myself pro­ choice. I think people need to know that the President had agreed to sign the ban on par­ tial birth abortions if they had left the lan­ guage in that protected the life of the mother. Only .004 percent of all abortions done are so-called partial birth abortions, and they're not done in Michigan. We've got a lot of political rhetoric about something that almost never happens My choice would be Dan Kruszynski that all abortion decisions, like all other medical decisions, are made by the woman, her spiritual advisor and her doctor. Person­ ally I'm hesitant to have the abortion deci­ sion in government hands." ISSUES: "Probably upgrading education and true welfare reform — not just kicking them off welfare, but having a program in place to help. And I think people want something done about crime. 1 personally was very unhappy when Mr. Ehlers voted against the assault weapons ban because I think people don't want assault weapons on the street" WHY YOU7 "I think I'm more apt to do what I say I'm going to do. Over the years I think Mr. Ehlers has changed from voting his conscience to voting what Newt Gin­ grich wants. And I think I'm simply more aware, from being a mother, grandmother and teacher, of what the average American person needs." Vern Ehlers Ehlers, 62, is a former professor of physics at Calvin College. He has a Ph.D. in nuclear physics from the University of California at Berkeley, and was a NATO post-doctoral research fellow. He was chairman of the Kent County Commission, a member of the Michigan House of Repre­ sentatives, where he served as assistant Re­ publican floor leader, and a member of the Michigan Senate, where be served as Presi­ dent Pro Tempore. He won a special election for the U.S. House of Representatives* Third District seal in 1993. was. re-elected to a full two-year term in the general election of 1994. and is running for a second term. He is vice chair of the House's Science and Oversight committees, and is a member of the House's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He is currently leading the effort to revamp the House s computer system. He has also co-written two books on steward­ ship of the environment. He has four chil­ dren and three grandchildren. His stands on the issues are as follows: DEFICIT: "I am firmly committed to bal­ ancing the budget. I believe that is our high­ est priority in Congress. There's only one way to balance the budget and that is to not spend any more than you take in. That means bringing our spending down to the same level as revenues — doing what we've done the last two years — looking at every program and seeing where we can make cuts." FOREIGN: "I do not believe the President has done well in foreign policy. Being gov­ ernor of Arkansas is not the best training ground for developing foreign policy skills. We need a coherent, consistent policy. The Clinton policy under (Secretary of Stale) Warren Christopher seems to be a reac­ tionary one without long-range planning and policy setting. I've always supported foreign aid as long as it helps those countries that are in need. Right now our nation pays less in foreign aid than any of the developed countries do. on a per capita basis, and a good deal of that is in military aid. Most other countries don't provide military aid — just humanitarian aid." CHRISTIANS: "First of all. it's got a lot more attention in the media than it deserves. The influence is not as great as the media makes it seem. I think the national media is , paranoid — they somehow think it's sinful for Christians to try and influence govern­ ment. 1 personally welcome the participation of all citizens in government, and I'm happy to see any group that takes a serious interest in government policy." EDUCATION: "1 think K-12 education has been improving for the last decade. I think it continues to improve, given the high level of interest in having good schools. (In reference to higher education) I think the best thing is to increase the student loan program. It's working very well. Stu­ dents are going to need more money as costs increase " Kim Tunniciiff PRIVATE INDUSTRY: "1 think the gov­ ernment has adopted a kx of make-work reg­ ulations for private business and should simplify and streamline our entire regulatory process. I believe we should continue to fund the job training programs we have at pre­ sent. We should certainly consolidate them and expand the best ones." ABORTION: 1 am pro-life. I think partial birth abortion is a terrible thing, and I can­ not understand how President Clinton can veto our bill on that." ISSUES: **1 think the Clinton tax increase as opposed to the Dole tax reduction or tax cut (is an important issue). I think crime and drugs will continue to be big issues. Illegal immigration is a big issue in certain states. Character and integrity in the While House is a big issue i— not just the President, but the staff, too. Those arc the national issues. In my race. 1 have served well and listened to my constituents and I think that's a very im­ portant factor in a Congressman. Mrs. Flory has tried to raise the issue of my vote on as­ sault weapons. I voted against banning as­ sault weapons. I think the readers of your paper largely agree with my position on that." WHY YOU? "I certainly have more expe­ rience in government. I have a proven record of getting things done, both in the State Legislature and the Congress. I believe I am in tune with the ideas and values of our community. My voting percentage is 99.1 percent. I've missed only four votes out of 445. and that was due to airplane connection problems and a speech in the district." Dan Krusxynski Kruszynski. who lives in Ravenna, is a business services facility technician for GTE. In the past he has been a hotel owner, deputy sheriff, police chief, fire chief, con­ stable. and U.S. Air Force communications technician. He has certifications from several universities and institutions in a number of areas, including business manager training, negotiating strategies, labor law. radio re­ pair. electronics, and police administration. He's served as the Bois Blanc Island harbor master, the chairman of the Bois Blanc Towr.ship Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion and Board of Review, administrator for the Chester Township Planning and Zoning Commission, and building and mechanical inspector for Chester Township and the Vil­ lage of Ravenna. His positions on the issues are as follows. DEFICIT: "I think we re all in favor of a balanced budget. I guess where we differ is what we need to do and where we need to go so we don't end up harming people in the process, especially cuts in Medicare and Medicaid. The first thing you have to go af­ ter is waste, fraud, and abuse in these sys­ tems before you make general cuts in the program." FOREIGN "I think the President s doing as good a job as can be expected. I don't think we have the wherewithal to get into these things (because the President, his advi­ sors and the Secretary of Stale) have far more resources and information to know what's going on than we do. We need to take a hard look at what we’re spending outside of the country — whether there's an American in­ terest (in doing so)." CHRISTIANS: "I don't think religion and the church play a part in politics and I think that's the reason the constitution was written the way it was — to allow for the separation of church and stale." EDUCATION: "My opponent's voted to eliminate funding for the (U.S.) Department of Education. I feel the Department of Educa­ tion certainly has a place to play to set goals and standards that all young people could fol­ low to be viable parts of the workforce in this country. (In reference to higher educa­ tion). the person I'm running against voted to raise interest rates that college students would have to pay on college loans, another thing 1 would not support." Nick Smith PRIVATE INDUSTRY: "I don't think the government plays a role to any great extent in corporations. Corporations by design will make money and be profitable as long as the government does not put any road blocks in front of them. (In reference to finding jobs), additional training is the key. We can insti­ tute all kinds of welfare reform, but if we don't educate people and give them the tools to participate, then we do all of us a disser­ vice." ABORTION: "My wife and my daughter are both Catholics and all three of us are op­ posed to abortion, but we do not believe the government plays any part in that. Those de­ cisions need to be made by women, their families, and their doctors. I think partial birth abortions play such a small part and are basically used to save the life of the mother that to try to address one procedure that only doctors and gynecologists know the need, it's not a place for politicians to be involved." ISSUES: "I think the number one (issue) is jobs and economic viability. (Also) the widening gap between the rich and the mid­ dle class. Medicare, Medicaid. Social Secu­ rity. educating young people and the envi­ ronment. The person I’m running against has voted to continually degrade environmental law and make it easier for corporations end municipalities to dump more pollutants into the tributaries and the Great Lakes.' WHY YOU?: "I have a much wider life experience than my opponent. My opponent went to school and was a vice president at Herman Miller. I believe my (experience) as a military person, electronics technician, small business owner, union leader, chief of police, deputy sheriff, fire chief and a person who has sat on numerous boards and com­ missions has more to offer than my oppo­ nent. who repeatedly has voted in favor of corporations, not average working men and women, seniors and young people trying to get an education. Pete Hoekstra Hoekstra, 42, immigrated to Holland. Mich., from the Netherlands with his parents when he was 3 years old. He graduated from Hope College and earned a master’s degree from the University of Michigan. He was a vice president at Herman Miller until he was elected to the U.S. House in 1992. He was elected again in 1994 and is campaigning for a third term. He is chairman of the House Republican Leadership Task Force on Reform, chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, and is a member of the House Budget Committee (be has taken a leave of absence from the latter to work on reform projects.) He was actively involved in developing the Republican Contract with America. He has three children. His posi­ tions on the issues are as follows: DEFICIT: "I think it's one of the principal issues that I've been working on. We need to get to a balanced budget. We can (do so) by slowing the growth in federal spending, not by increasing taxes. We need to reform enti­ tlements to ensure that the commitments we've made to our seniors can be kept." FOREIGN: "I think the President's record on foreign affairs has been pretty disappoint­ ing. Il is one of the principal responsibilities of the President to establish and set a coher­ ent foreign policy so that the American peo­ ple and Congress understand what our for­ eign objectives are. President Clinton has not articulated a coherent policy. We move from one engagement to another with no un­ derstanding of what the criteria are for U.S. involvement or non-mvolvement. I think there is a role for the U.S. to provide limited foreign aid. Today, it's about $15 billion, which is a significant number, but a small part of a $1.5 trillion budget." CHRISTIANS: "I think the party has a number of different groups that try to influ­ ence the positions that we lake, and I wel­ come lots of different people into the party to express their points of view and try to in­ fluence party policy. That's what democracy is all about. There's no single group that dominates the party or dominates individuals within the party. EDUCATION: "K-12 education is primar­ ily a stale, local and parental responsibility. (The federal government) provides about six percent of the total cost of education. What I would do at the federal level is move toward more direct grants to stales and local school districts with less mandates and fewer restric­ tions on how that money should be spent. (In relation to higher education) I would con­ tinue the availability of student loan pro­ grams and work study so that kids will have the access to the financial resources that they need to get the training or higher education that they think that they want. I would sup­ port expanding the tax deductibility and de­ velopment of savings accounts specially for use for higher education." PRIVATE INDUSTRY: "Government has to create an overall economic climate that encourages economic growth and en­ trepreneurship. We need to make the tax structure friendly for savings and investment. We need to reduce the capital gains tax, and we need to reduce the rules and regulations on small business, because these rules and regulations serve as a barrier to the start-up of new businesses and the survival of exist­ ing businesses. The best thing we can do to train American workers is to move training dollars and resources directly to employers and American workers. Rather than have government-run programs I would support workers receiving vouchers so they can se­ lect the training and educational programs that most closely match their skills and the available jobs in their community." ABORTION: "I consider myself pro-life. I believe that third trimester partial birth abor­ tions are a disgrace to this country." ISSUES: "I think to voters the most pressing issue is economic security. That in­ cludes the quality and availability of em­ ployment and the amount of dollars a family has left over after they pay local, state and federal taxes. (Also), people are concerned about what they perceive as a moral decline or decay in this country, perhaps most evi­ denced by the partial birth abortions that go on and the increasing use of drugs by our young people. And they still have a concern about a Washington government and bureau­ cracy that many believe is still out of touch with what the average American citizen and family would like to see done." WHY YOU?: "I think I have a very posi­ tive view of America and what America can get done. I want to strengthen the role of families and individuals. I want to strengthen the role of qntrqpreneurship in the private sector, and I want to recognize the role that faith-based non-profits and religious organi­ zations play in our society. In the last 40 years we've moved too much responsibility from families and entrepreneurs and ocher parts of our society to the federal govern­ ment. It’s time to stop the movement and to move decision-making back to the local level." Kim Tunnidift Tunniciiff, 41, is a professor at Albion College and a member of the Albion City Council. He has a bachelor’s degree in his­ tory from Macalester College in Minnesota and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Iowa. In addition to teaching at Albion, he serves as director of the Gerald Ford Institute for Public Service and partici­ pates in civic theater projects around the dis­ trict. He has three children. His positions on the issues are as follows: DEFICIT: "I feel the federal deficit is the most compelling problem confronting us to­ day. As the deficit grows, our interest rates go up. it makes home loans more difficult, small business loans more difficult — 15 cents of every dollar in the budget goes to pay the interest on the national debt. We've got to get a handle on it. It shouldn't be done on the backs of the young, poor, elderly, and infirm. It’s not going to be done by just one party. It’s got to come out of the center. That hasn't been done yet. We've seen it from the extreme left and extreme right. Moderate Republicans and Democrats (need to sit) down and put everything on the table " FOREIGN: "Our foreign policy has had to adjust to new strategic realities of the post cold-war era, so I think he's done a good job under those circumstances. I think we need to have a legitimate discussion about our vi­ tal interests and strategic needs We need to spend less on B-2 bombers and nuclear sub­ marines and more on tools that will help us deal with ethnic conflicts, illegal immigra­ tion and terrorism. (In regards to foreign aid) it depends on how it's spent and where it goes. Foreign aid can be a very cost-effective tool. Il can also be money down the drain if we're not careful." CHRISTIANS: "Il's the best thing that ever happened to the Democratic Party. As a general rule, I object to anyone try ing to use the government to dictate morality. I think that (the movement of the Republican Party to the right) has made it very difficult to be a moderate Republican, which has probably been a benefit to moderate to conservative Democrats such as myself. EDUCATION: "I think there arc some problems with K-12 education, (but) not as many as people think. I think the class­ rooms are overcrowded and discipline can be a problem. That makes learning more of a challenge than it should be. I think we should invest more heavily in the K-3 years, because that’s where the linkage between school and learning can take place, which re­ inforces the link between education and a good job. I would fully fund Head Start and See CONGRESS. continued page 17 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31, 1996 — Page 17 CONGRESS, continued from page 16 support direct student loans." PRIVATE INDUSTRY: "We need to have better communication between business, government and labor, so that we can pro­ vide our people with the proper education, training and opportunities. Government can help create a more competitive playing field in which business caw operate — trade rela­ tions. for example — helping to open up doors for our exports, helping to maintain standards to prevent dumping from other countries. Where government interferes we need to reduce its role, but where it helps create a good working environment and a good competitive environment it can serve a and her God. so 1 am more in the pro-choice camp." ISSUES: "I think getting government spending under control is important, address­ ing the issue of crime, protecting the health and retirement of our seniors and education. In all of this, it has to do with the proper role of public servants in addressing these problems. I'm much more inclined to talk across the center and bring moderate Repub­ licans and Democrats together. I think (my opponent's) position is more ideologically driven — his support level with Newt Gin­ grich identifies him literally with the far right wing of the Republican Party ." WHY YOU?: "1 think if they want realis­ tic long-term approaches to the solving of some of these different issues, voters should elect someone who is good at listening to individuals with whom he disagrees, or to all sides, and who can work across party lines in a bipartisan spirit to address these issues." Nick Smith rote." ABORTION: "I’m absolutely opposed to third trimester abortions unless there is a se­ vere risk to the life or health of the mother. I object to politicians dictating proper medical procedure to the medical community. I be­ lieve that fundamentally the decision should be up to the woman, her family, her doctor. Choir students win honors Thirteen Hastings High School students have been selected to the High School Regional Honors Choir. The choir, made up of about 240 members from seven counties, will perform at the Dalton Center at Western Michigan University at 4 p.m.. Dec. 7. and will audition for the state honors choir that day. Pictured here are (front row. from left) Andrea Dreyer. Doug Sarver, (middle row, from left) James Ramirez. Ryan Leslie. Josh Cook, (back row. from left) Nick Feldpausch, Teague O'Mara and Chad Furrow. Missing are Dana Hill, Sarah LaJoye. Amy Robbe, Megan Schirmer and Adam Schultz. 8th-grade singers honored (From left) JoAnn Bailey and Jessica Potter, two eighth-grade students at Hastings Middle School, have been selected to the 60 member Michigan School Vocal Music Association's state Honors Choir. 160 students auditioned tor the choir, which will rehearse in different cities across Michigan, concluding with a 3:30 p.m. performance Jan. 18 at the University of Michigan's Hill Auditorium. F'OC'U furmhaiby. Matt D. Chrfstansan of Edward D. The stock market has a history of recovery Whenever the stock market experiences a downturn, investors have three choices: get out and preserve whatever money they have left, stay the course, or invest more. Which choice is best? History may shed some light on that ques­ tion. Using hypothetical examples. Mutual Fund News Service recently looked at how in­ vestors would have done with each of these choices after the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 20 percent on Oct. 19, 1987. The first group of investors took what was left from a $10,000 investment — $7,953 — and put it into certificates of deposit (CDs). As the table shows, they would have recovered the one-day loss and gained more than 28 percent by the end of 1995. The second group left their investment in­ tact. By the end of 1995. it was worth more than $28,000 — twice as much as the account of the risk-adverse CD invertors. The third group was brane ad heart aad saw a bofing dpportuairy. They invested an addn tional $10,000 on Oct. 19, 1987. By the end of 1995. their $20,000 investment grew to more than $63,000. The primary difference among these three groups of investors is attitude The first group could not tolerate risk. CDs offer fixed in­ terest rates, and the principal is insured. This eliminates the fluctuation of principal that oc­ curs with stocks. The second group had a long-range view, understood risk and believed that the market * eventually would recover. They looked at historical performance and decided the possi­ ble reward outweighed the apparent risk. The third group completely understood risk. They viewed the market downturn as a rare opportunity to buy quality investments at bargain prices. This illustration, using the Standard & ABSOLUTE AUCTION Exclusive Island Estate Goguac Lake • Battle Creek, Michigan \\ i dm n|>\\. Di < i Min r 4 Poor's 500 Index, is a historical indication of stock market performance, not a specific in­ vestment that you can purchase. However, most mutual hinds can provide you with the same type of hypothetical illustration using their part performance? It’s yours for the asking. What's the lesson here? One of the wont mistakes you can make when investing in the stock market is to panic about unexpected fluctuations. Too often, investors lose sight of long-range goals and react to short-term situa­ tions. This example shows the benefits of long-term commitments and the ability of the stock market to recover — even after one of the most severe one-day declines in history. — STOCKS — pie following prices are from the c'W of. Wnp^',lasf Tues^ax, Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. cl0M change AT&T Ameritech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical ,35'fj 557s 377i 33'/a 317a 49t/« 787« 897a Exxon Family Dollar 177« Ford 31’/, General Motors 537a TCF Financial 378/a Hastings Mfg. 257: IBM 12571 JCPenney 527a Johnson & Johnson. 48'fo Kmart JP/a Kellogg Company 637a McDonald's 447» Sears 487r Southeast Mich. Gas 177? Spartan Motors 7 Upjohn 377a Gold 380.60 Silver 4.82 Dow Jones 6007.02 Volume 445,000,000 It’s Our Business To Build New Business X sutM jrvrWy *8"" «nd penonak-ed connwi Am i good feeing towad tou e»r _ Irr Char Bain, 945-2729 • 17 Room Mansion on 3± Acre Island • 3 or 4 BR • 4.5 BA • Alarm System • Totally Landscaped • All Public Utilities • Helicopter Landing Area • Mainland Lot Included • One Minute to Mainland Jr Representative Smith, who will turn 62 on election day, has a bachelor's degree from MSU and a master's in economics from the University of Delaware. He was an intelligence officer in the Air Force, a member of the Civil Air Patrol, a farmer, a radio farm editor, director of energy for the U S. Dept, of Agnodture. a township supervisor, a county Board of Supervisors member, a county Republican Party chairman, a state representative, and a state senator. As state senator, he served as president pro tempore and chairman of sev­ eral committees. He was elected to the U.S. House in 1992 and was re-elected in 1994. He currently serves on the House budget and agriculture committees. He has four children and five grandchildren. His positions on the issues arc as follows: DEFICIT: "(Balancing) the budget is im­ portant for two reasons. I) If we reduce fed­ eral borrowing, interest rales will go down (as much as) 2 percent. 2) I think it is morally wrong for us to think our problems arc so important today that we re borrowing money that our kids and grandkids haven’t even earned yet. It's going to lake some very strong-willed politicians to cut spending. Every dollar the federal government spends has to be considered to make sure that it's necessary, that we get rid of fraud and abuse, and that we can afford it." FOREIGN: "The way the President has been handling foreign policy (has resulted in) the U.S. losing respect from other countries. (Clinton's foreign policy) hasn't been consis­ tent. We've got to have a consistent policy that we dqn't interfere unless (here's a com­ pelling moral or economic interest, there's an achievable goal with reasonable time lim­ its, and we don't put U.S. troops under UN or foreign comnpmd In the last two years we've cut down on foreign aid. I think we've got to continue to reduce it." CHRISTIANS. "I think much of the in­ fluence has been good, because I think we re experiencing a moral decline in (he way gov­ ernment operates. But I also think that in loo many cases the narrow interest of the single issue groups, whether they're liberal or conservative, results in (a less than total) evaluation of a candidate, (with the result that) the single-issue groups often do not support the candidate who is going to do the best job for the future of our country (However), morals and values are tremen­ dously important. Government should not only set an example in its own behavior, but we should pass laws that try to further the goals of developing character in young peo­ ple and reducing crime." EDUCATION: "Compared to K-12 educa­ tion in other industrialized countries, the UJ. is falling behind. An estimated 17 per­ cent of high school graduates are function­ ally.. illiterate. If #e expect to compct^.in a . wotideconomy. w hvc to do txMH, Ba,, education decisions are best made by parents and teachers and communities, not the federal government. I think that everyone who -47a —'It wants to go to college or obtain additional technical training, who maintains a C aver­ + 47; +'It age. should be able to borrow the money at +Vt zero interest rates in college ano minimum —'h interest rates after they graduate. Government (should be) aggressive in demanding that the +llt loans be paid back so the money can be +1’/. loaned to other students." -7a PRIVATE INDUSTRY: "Government —'It needs to stop hindering business and job ex­ —7a pansion. We need a tax system that encour­ -7a ages savings and investment and we need to 0 rescind some of our overzealous regulations —17a Loans for vocational and job training should 0 be available in the same way funds should be —17a available for college. Where government has really fallen down is informing students of —'h —37a —7a + 7a + 7e -7a + 7a -3.55 —.15 —54.78 potential job demand " ABORTION: "I’m a right to life, with ex­ ceptions for rape, incest and the health of the mother. The partial birth abortion is a grue­ some procedure that most every member of Congress thinks should be stopped, except in extreme cases. In fact, two-thirds of the members of the House, including me. voted to override the President's veto." ISSUES: " I) Trying to regain and increase our standard of living — so government needs to do the kinds of things that are going to promote more and better jobs. 2) As im­ portant as anything else, wc need to restore morality, decency, and civility in American life. Government can't legislate morality, but it sure can promote it" WHY YOU?: "I was bom. raised, and edu­ cated in the Seventh Congressional District. I've had the experience of not only working on the assembly line, but also running my own business and meeting a payroll. I've served m the armed forces and been active in my community. (Along with holding several local government posts). 1 was appointed by Bill Milliken to be one of nine MIOSHA commissioners in Michigan. I've imple­ mented laws in Washington D.C. as an ad- ‘ ministrator of farm programs for the USDA. I was elected by my colleagues as President Pro Tern of the Michigan Senate because of my ability to work with Democrats as well as Republicans in solving problems. Most of the legislation I've worked on and intro­ duced in Washington is bipartisan. We've got to slop the political bickering in Wash­ ington and get to job of solving some of our difficult problems." Excellent Owner Financing Terry Geiger SELLS REGARDLESS OF PRICE “Your Voice in Lansing" NO MINIMUMS • NO RESERVES NATIONAL AUCTION GROUP, INC 639 Walnut Street • Gadsden, AL 35901 www.national-auction.com America 's Trophy Property Auctioneers t Pod for by Ge'QOf tot State Representative PO Box 88. Woodland Mi 48897 For Free Brochure 1-800-687-4333 or (205) 547-3434 I AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31. 1996 Only 5 area townships have contests Nov. 5 James Rhodes Shirley Drake Richard Barnum Paul Vandenberg Lili Shotts Cheney John Usborne George Cullers Walt Eavey William Getty by Jason Carr Staff Writer Only five (ownships — Baltimore. Barry. Carlton, Hope and Thomapple — will have contests for township offices Tuesday. Barry Township residents will also be voting on proposed renewals for fire and police mil­ lages. All township candidates were asked the following questions: GROWTH: How do you. feel about com­ mercial and industrial growth in your town­ ship? ISSUES: What do you think are the most important issues facing your township9 WHY YOU?: Why should the voters se­ lect you over your opponent? Baltimore Township Baltimore Township has races for supervi­ sor and two trustee positions. Incumbent su­ pervisor Shirley Drake is being challenged by Republican Lili Shotts Cheney. Demo­ crat Linda Bennett is taking on Republicans George Cullers and James Rhodes for the trustee slots Shirley Drake Drake has been supervisor for seven years. She has lived in the township for 49 years and owns a farm and farmers feed service. GROWTH: Drake said she felt she should not answer mostly because of past disputes in zoning and regulation of growth. ISSUES: "Growth is probably number one." WHY YOU?: "I’d say I have the experi­ ence and I've had assessor schooling. I'm in­ terested in the township and know Lx people in it." Lili Shotts Cheney Cheney is making her first run for public office. She has lived in the township almost ten years. She and her husband own D&L Telephone Services GROWTH: Cheney said she favors growth, "although I'm not in favor in doing away with all the farm land to make room for commercial zones and industry." She added "it is a free country though" and gov­ ernment does not have much of a say in what residents can or cannot do with their keeping industrial zones out of farm land when Baltimore Township turns zoning au­ thority over to the county. She said town­ ship and county officials need to listen better to the concerns of residents in zoning for growth, saying, "everyone 1 talked with was against the asphalt plant — all we could see from it was noise, air and environmental pollution... It would have been a conve­ nience for [the county], but the citizens in the township didn't want it." She said, "peo­ ple should have control. should have the right to express themselves and wt need people who will listen and try to make things happen the way they want to." ISSUES: "I believe (residents] have con­ cerns, formerly the asphalt plant." Bennett said. "I guess the dump and importing [waste], even though it's not in the town­ ship." She also cited the continuing process of county-level versus township-level zon­ Mike Kelley Lon Myers iwfc ISSUES: "Probably just operating within the budget." said Cheney, also mentioning "making sure the roads are kept up and get­ ting along with the County Commission." She said zoning may be an issue with Bal­ timore Township turning zoning authority and enfor-ement over to the county, "but I'm not particularly in favor of that." WHY YOU?: "Number one. I'm a Repub­ lican and maybe a fresh approach is what Baltimore Township needs." she said. She added. "I'm willing to do my duty and 1 feel it is a duty for Americans to do what they can to promote free enterprise " Linda Bennett Bennett has lived in the township for about two years. She has worked as an elec­ trician in Lansing for over 20 years. She now serves as alternate chairperson of the journeyman card committee for United Auto Workers local 602. She was involved with planning and zoning when she lived in Shi­ awassee County GROWTH: Bennett said she thinks the township will have a more difficult time ing. WHY YOU?: "Because I feel like I'm hon­ est and trustworthy. I plan on living here quite a while and it would be an honor to represent the citizens on the Baltimore Township Board." George Cullers Cullers has liyed in Baltimore Township for about 25 years. He describes himself as "semi-retired" and has never held elected of­ fice before. He is also vice president of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs and president of the Michigan Trappers Associa­ tion. GROWTH: "I'm in favor of both, provided they go through the zoning requirements," said Cullers. ISSUES: "What I see as the biggest issue is the township officials need to get into closer contact with the residents." Cullers said, but he added be knows "that's hard to do because people tend not to get involved until an issue comes up that affects them." WHY YOU?: "I’m a sincere person and dedicated to do the job — I don't like to do a job half-heartedly. I'm a good listener, not a very vocal person, but I think a lot of times politicians don't listen to the people very well." James Rhodes Rhodes has lived in the township since 1965. but grew up in Lacey just over the line in Johnstown Township. He is retired and has served on the Dowling Library Board. GROWTH: "We've gone through this be­ cause we've been fighting with the Road Commission over the asphalt plant." Rhodes said. He said is for growth, "but not at the expense of citizens. We should say 'no' if growth would hurt people. The people in this community were almost forgotten over the asphalt plant issue and that's why I de­ cided to run." ISSUES: Rhodes said he thinks the biggest issue in the township is "probably taxes. Ours is not that bad off for money, but I'd say the biggest concern is taxes." WHY YOU?: "I’ve lived in the commu­ nity all my life. If I am elected and people in the audience have something to say or if they say no. I will listen to them. I know people say audience members at township meetings arc not speaking for everyone in the township, but they arc the ones who came and you have to listen to them." Barry Township Barry Township has one race, for supervi­ sor, pitting Republican Richard Barnum Pressing for votes U.S. Rep. Vem Ehlers stopped by J-Ad Graphics last week as part of a pre­ election tour of the Hastings area that included stops at various businesses and a speech to the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Here Ehlers, in middle, speaks with J-Ad Vice President Fred Jacobs and pressman Jeff Smith. Ehlers, a Republican, is running against Democrat Betsy Flory. against Democrat Paul Vandenberg. Township voters will also be asked to ap­ prove two mill renewals through 2000 for fire and police protection. The millage would raise an estimated $95,677 its first year Richard Barnum Barnum has lived in the township since 1947. He is a retired 30-year veteran of the Barry County Sheriffs Department and has served four years on the Barry Township Road Commission. GROWTH: "I think there's room for some growth — maybe not a lot — but room for some. It depends on what the article was be­ fore I could make a final judgment." ISSUES: "I would presume the sewer is­ sue is one the bigger ones, though that con­ cerns only pan of the township. Fire and po­ lice are probably next in line." WHY YOU?: "I think I'm qualified. Other than that, it's up to the voters, but I think I can do the job.” Paul Vandenberg Vandenberg has lived in the township about 13 years. He is an assistant manager at Battle Creek Ford Used Car. He is a lieu­ tenant with the Hickory Comers Fire De­ partment and ran for supervisor in 1992. GROWTH: "I would encourage it, but Barry Township is pretty much residential and farm land onented," said Vandenberg. He said there might be room for a larger super­ market chain to come in. but "I don't see a lot of industrial growth." ISSUES: "My major concern is to see improvement in our police department — finding ways to increase road patrols and maybe officer coverage." Vandenberg said. He described police protection as a "major concern in our neck of the woods," saying the Sheriffs Department and Michigan State Police concentrate mostly on the northern half of Barry County. "As a resident that concerns me, especially since I've been "b and e'd* at least four times since I've lived here." WHY YOU?: "The major thing is I'm in­ volved in the community and my ideas are probably more to the times. And I’m easy to get along with." Carlton Township Carlton Township has three candidates running for trustees positions. Republicans Cary Smith and incumbent Gary VandeCar face Democrat John Usborne. Vandecar was unable to have his picture taken, following an accident in which he was injured. Re­ peated efforts to contact Smith for this arti­ cle were unsuccessful. John Usborne Usborne has lived in the township for 41 years. He owns farmland and works for an­ other fanner. He has not held elected office. GROWTH: "I'm in favor of it." ISSUES: "I guess the biggest 1 know of is fire protection." WHY YOU?: "I really don't have anything against the other candidates, I just think there should be a choice. Because (hat’s the way our system works. One thing that up­ sets me is the act of officials appointing their successors. Every person in our town­ ship government has gotten in through that method." Gary VandeCar Vandecar has lived in the township for 44 years. He was appointed trustee in March when the incumbent died. He is Secretary of the Barry County Road Commission. GROWTH: "I think it's something that needs to be supervised." He said growth needs to be weighed between "what the peo­ ple want and what's bang proposed" ISSUES: Money for fire protection and ambulance services "arc always our number one problem." said VandcCar. WHY YOU?: "I feel I have quite a bit of experience. I have 25 years of governmental accounting experience and I'm familiar with the meeting process and dealing with the public." Hope Township Hope Township voters are seeing some­ what of a rematch from (he Aug. 6 Republi­ can primary. Supervisor Patricia Albert is being challenged by a write-in campaign from John Hosier, who she defeated, while Clerk Sylvia Forster is being challenged by a write-in campaign from Barbara Cichy, who she defeated in the primary. Albert has said that planning land use for the future is good for the township to do. She has said the biggest issue is having a five- or ten-year plan for zoning. Hosier has said he supports finding an area in the township to serve as a hub for com­ merce and industry, zoning that area appro­ priately and focusing growth there. He sees as the biggest issues development on Head Lake and informing property owners of their rights when it comes to how they arc zoned and what structures they can or cannot build. Forster has said the Planning Commission is working on a land-use plan that would provide for more commercial and industrial areas. She sees the biggest issues as finish­ ing the rezoning map and land-use plan, con­ tinued fiscal integrity and the c -edition of roads. Cichy believes residents should hive the final say over how much and what type of growth happens in the township. She feels the biggest issue is listening to the concerns of residents about zoning. Thornapple Township Four Republicans and one Democrat are competing for four Thomapple trustee posi­ tions. The Republican candidates arc Walter Eavey. William Getty. Mike Kelley and Rex Schad. They face Lon Myers. See TOWNSHIPS, continued page 19 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 31, 1996 — Page 19 Right to Life pleased with drop in number of abortions EDITOR'S NOTE: The Edward Rivet, the keynote speaker for the evening is a Legislative liaison for RTLOM. He was bom in Bay City and received his bachelor's and master's degrees at Michigan State University. He has appeared on CNN and published many articles. Rivet complimented BCRTL for its hard work and support of the issue. As a lobbyist, he said, he gels newsletters from companies who discuss grass roots or­ ganizations whose people get involved in political issues by writing letters He added that he has heard positive com­ ments about people involved in RTLOM from people in government affairs who said that they are motivated when they get out of bed in the morning. They also said that peo­ ple will model themselves after members of this organization and for this they should be proud of their dedication. Rivet said the theme he wanted to focus on was "Journey of Love to a Pro-Life America.” The abortion rate, he said, is close to 50 percent. Hollywood and the media are mak­ ing it difficult for people to see the benefits of being pro-life and Clinton's veto for doing away with the partial abortion bill has not made the plight any easier. One good thing is that the repeal abortion rate is smaller and usually consists of people from past generations. Another is that the abortion rate among teenagers is down with only 52 percent of teens that were polled said following story appeared in last week s edition of the Banner, but inadvertently was out of sequence. Its corrected version appears here: by Mandy (label Staff Writer Life seemed to be the choice for a couple hundred West Michigan residents who gath­ ered last week at the First Baptist Church in Hastings for the Barry County Right to Life of Michigan fourth annual benefit dinner . The organization's president, Joanna Had­ dix, said the organization has been getting a fot of support recently, with the number of abortions in Barry County decreasing, but "we still have a long way to go." There Ire many people in political offices who support the organization, she said, and ^tended the banquet, such as State Represen­ tative Terry Geiger. State Senate Joanne Emmons. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and Right to Life of Michigan President Barbara Listing. The affiliates of BCRTL. she said, meet at Mills Landing restaurant and do many educa­ tional outreach projects. The group has a booth al Summerfest, the Barry County Fair, and the Women's Festi­ val each year. It puts out a bi-monthly newsletter and endorses Geiger and Emmons, even though she is not up for re-election at this time Musician Paul Anthony Meek had cassette of his keyboard music available for guests to take. Pastor Jeff Arnett of the Thomapple Valley Church said a prayer before the meal in which he thanked the people in Barry county who stand for life and continue to help the organization stand for life. Teresa Pash provided piano music during dinner and singer Tammy Jo Richardson sang after the meal. "Love For Life" awards were presented to the Hastings Press. Inc., which pnnts mate­ rials for the organization, the New Life Bap­ tists Church and the Thomapple Valley Church, which also supports the organiza­ tion. Director of the Alpha Women's Center Sharon Schroyer was next to address the guests She said that members of the center feel privileged to expand into the Hastings area. The idea to expand came a year ago and the official grand opening for the Hastings center was Jan. 22. 1996. The hope, she said, is that the Hastings center wijl continue to grow. Though it has not been in the telephone book until just re­ cently. they have received many inquiries. They also are working with the high school in the area to help teach teens that there are other options to abortion Schroyer said she takes thousands of tele­ phone calls and counsels women who arc thinking of abortion. they were against it. If this generation is more pro-life than the previous one. he said, the next one will be even more pro-life. The abortion war is not over, he said. Some pro-life people might wonder if they should continue this fight but should be­ cause it is a spiritual battle. "We need to restore respect of unborn chil­ dren." he said. He added that he believes the journey to pro-life will end in the promised land be­ cause God is just. "I have seen God leading us on the path." he said. "We are saving lives because of our actions." God is making himself present as people go on their journey, which began with the Roe vs. Wade bill and has lasted more than 20 years. "We are 23 years into this fight and have 17 years to go." he said. It is possible that by the time this genera­ tion of children becomes adults, they can all be taught to become pro-life. ■■We ran do that." he Mid. "if we ooniinue to look for signs of God's presence ana ig­ nore discouragement, then no one will have to suffer the horror that is abortion." Rivet mentioned what was probably a $10,000 ad that was in the Detroit Free Press for a television movie called "If These TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS...cont. from page 18 Wall Eavey Eavey has lived in the township since 1950. He is a cost-estimating engineer for a mold-die shop. He has been a trustee and chairman for Middleville United Methodist Church for the past six years and belongs to the Village Players theater group. He has served with th- fire department for 30 years. Eavey served as Thomapple Township con­ stable in the early 1960s. ISSUES: "Right now. growth and how to bring in industrial growth. The trend is there with all the stop signs and lights on M-37. We have to do that without making mistakes and provide water and sewer for new busi­ GROWTH: "I think we should be aggres­ sive and gel as much as we can in develop­ ment " ISSUES: "I'm a little concerned about roads I don't really know right now what can be done, but I want more aggressive up­ keep. The roads are made for the gravel-train trucks that arc coming through. They should be made for heavier duty." WHY YOU?: "Because I’ve been around quite a few years. I'm taking the opportunity to get into the position that’s opening up." William Getty Getty is seeking his fifth term as trustee. He has lived in Thomapple Township his whole life and is a real estate broker and builder. Getty has been a president of Rotary and has served on the Planning Commis­ sion. GROWTH: "I think we ought to accom­ modate both and keep a balance so one doesn’t adversely affect the other." ISSUES: "1 think we've done a good job of addressing problems as they anse. Issues may come up and we may have to address and readdress as things change. I don't know if I can say there's a particular issue that stands out from other programs. Probably improve township roads and unimproved roads." WHY YOU?: "I think my record and the experience I would bring to the board. We re adding two trustees so I think it's important to have continuity." Mike Kelley Kelley works at Steclcase and has lived in the township for most of his life. He has served in the fire department for about 15 years GROWTH: "We need commercial growth ■ for the lax base. We're doing OK with Simpson and Bradford-White We re running 11.78 mills in Middleville and we need to think about what we’re doing with such a large tax for industry. It would fantastic to have it. but this is still a bedroom commit* nity. The pipes in the ground are 35 years old. some arc 50-60 years old. There's a lol of heavy planning to do for long-term plan­ ning. The township has the most amount of growlh because everyone wants acreage to —ke what they want." Lon Myers Myers has lived in the township all his life. He works at Bradford-White. He has been president of the Lions Club and has served on the Middleville Village Council the last 10 years and been president for three GROWTH: "I think the same as with the village. Growth is coming — we have to be prepared. It should be handled through zon­ nesses." WHY YOU?: "Because I've been here the longest and know the situation as good as anyone." I ing." ISSUES: "Right now, dealing with growth. We see the growth in Caledonia and Thomapple Township is the next one down the road." WHY YOU?: "I think my 10 years in lo­ cal government. There's not a lot of differ­ ence between village government and town­ ship government. My experience qualifies me for similar positions." Rex Schad Schad is seeking his third term as a Thor­ napple Township trustee. He is retired and was a comptroller and chief financial officer for Allied Tech, a medium-sized manufactur­ ing company in Grandville. He has lived in the township all his life. Schad has also served about 17 years on the Middleville Housing Commission, three terms on the Thomapple-KeHogg Board of Education in­ cluding three years as president of the board, on the Barry Intermediate School District Board, the Barrv County tax allocation board and the Thomapple Township Planning Walls Can Talk" that seems to view abor­ tion as a legitimate option. When Hollywood is paying for big ads for their movies, he said, they know they arc in trouble because they arc losing support to pro-life people. Another important thing to think of. he said, is love. There are many different kinds of love — giddy, romantic love, brotherly love, but love is much more than emotion. "Love is God." he said. "Love means we must do something." Assisted suicide, he said, is where we should do something. Love helps people find meaning and Dr. Jack Kevorkian never mentions love as a reason to assist people with suicides, he said. "Killing and love can not occupy the same emotion." he said. It is frightening that 60 to 70 percent of people support assisted suicide, he said, and tending to the sick and dying is one way to change this. Providing help for the primary care giver as well as the sick person, he said, can help. "No one needs to suffer painfui death," he said. "Medical supports and love should keep people from seeking assisted suicide." The circle of life, he said, is really what we should sec in people. “We must do for people at the end of their lives what they did for us when they raised us." he said. Rivet said that people who are cared for do not lose their dignity if it is not taken away from them. Randy Royston showed guests several ad­ vertisements RTLOM made Every time an abortion takes place in Michigan, he said, the clinics must report it to the state. Michigan abortion rates have hit an all­ time low. dropping 6 percent, making it the number one state in the decline of number of abortions. Some of these advertisements, he said, have a new 1-800 number that women can call to receive help. This is a direct connect campaign that received many calls the mo, ment commercials were aired. "We arc having a definite impact in this stale." he said. Another national first, he said, is a com­ mercial they have aired that deals with women who already had an abortion and re­ gret it. Ail of these advertisements will run until the end of October. Haddix said there is no abortion clinic in Barry County, yet there were 43 abortions here this past year. The good news, she said, is that this number is down from 69 the previous year and it consistently goes down each year. Pat Fischer approached the group on be­ half of the Barry Commnity Hospice. Fis­ cher has been a hospice volunteer for two years. Hospice, she said, began in the 1970s and before that was in existence but known only as a rest stop for travelers. Later it became a place for the sick. The first hospice as it is known today started in New Haven. Conn., and the first volunteers started helping in 1982. The philosophy of care, she said, is con­ centrated on the patient and family in a home type setting. The objective of hospice is to focus on palliative care or focus on alleviating pain by controlling symptoms, but not curing the disease. Barry Community Hospice has a 24-hour service and has a registered nurse as a direc­ tor. Licensed practical nurses assist by going to people's homes to serve as home health care aids. The organization also has a bereavement coordinator who provides support for the family of the patient through visits, phone calls, cards, and lunches. The coordinator, she said, helps the family for up to 13 months after the death of the patient. Hospice also has workshops on career de­ velopment or assistance with finances for survivors of the deceased. A social worker helps people understand their insurance forms, medicare policies, and provides extra help for the patient's family. Hospice volunteers, she said, have exten­ sive training so they are able to provide respite care to patients. Respite care consists of staying with the patients for a while and attending to their needs to give caretakers a chance to get out and relax for a while. Volunteers also pro­ vide transportation for people when needed to take people shopping or get prescriptions for the patients. belter job on our roads." WHY YOU?: "I think with my experience on the board and my business experience. I'm a very good public servant and can pro­ vide continuity on the board." Joyce Brandt (above), a secretary at Pleasantview Elementary School, is retiring after the first semester of the present school year. Brandt joined the district in 1983 and served in various capacities, including playground supervisor, lunchroom supervisor, paraprofessional, cook, and secretary. In addition she has worked with young people as a Girl Scout leader, softball coach, PTO member and HHS Band Boosters member. After retirement, she plans on spending time working in her husband's surveying business. Fischer said her contribution to hospice consists of office work. She lakes phone calls at the office, makes copies, and mails monthly mailings. "People think of hospice as dying and death, I like to think about hospice as living and life." she said. Senator Joanne Emmons gave the closing benediction and said that she gained strength from pro-life people. SECRETS.. .continued from page 6 ■ home and then copied them with the intention of showing both the blueprints and setup sheets to clients interested in purchasing the technology that Quinn would develop with the help of the blueprints and setup sheets. The appeals court said the prosecution might have charged Quinn and Leslie with two counts of receiving and concealing stolen property, one count for the blueprints and one for the setup sheets. But the prosecution combined both alleged offenses into one charge. Thus, the appeals court said, there was no way of determining whether the jury made its decision based on its belief that Use setup sheets were stolen or the blueprints were stolen. Because the appeals court decided there was not enough evidence to prove the blueprints were stolen, that issue could not be brought up in a rc-lrial. the court ruled. The issue of the setups could not be brought to trial again, the appeals court ruled, "because the jury's verdict does not indicate on which theory it convicted the defendants." The appeals court said "it is impossible to determine whether the jurors acquitted the defendants with regard to the blueprints and convicted with regard to the setups, acquitted with regard to tlie setups and convicted with regard to the blueprints, or any combination of the two. Thus, it is possible that the defendants were acquitted with regard to the setups." Thus, the appeals court said in its written opinion, "we conclude that double jeopardy Floyd Quinn concerns prevent retrial regarding receiving and concealing the setups." Double jeopardy laws prohibit a case from being retried after an acquittal has been rendered Watts blasted the Barry circuit judge who oversaw the case. Richard Shuster, who is now retired. "I think another judge hearing this case would have thrown it out early on," Watts said. Kenneth Leslie Watts said he asked Shuster to release the pair on bond after their conviction and allow ,them to remain out of jail until the appeal was decided. Shuster said at the time of sentencing that he felt doing so would have a "negative effect on the administration of justice." After the trial. Marcia Rice faced charges in Barry Circuit Court of embezzlement and larceny by conversion, but the charges were later dismissed. Watts said. However, Rice lost her job. Watts said. Mark Johnson, co-chief executive officer of Hastings Manufacturing, said Wednesday he'd just heard about the appeals court ruling and was waiting to hear from the company's attorney. "Until I know a little more." he said, he could not comment on the appeals court's decision. Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings Commission. Schad declined to have his picture taken for this preview. GROWTH: "Well. I am in favor of growth along those lines, but it needs to be controlled and specialized about where it oc­ curs at." ISSUES: "I would say ground water con­ trol. growth within the township and we re going to need some provisions for doing a School secretary retires “Circle of Friends” cookie sale raises $2,600 for playground The Hastings Circle of Friends sold 943 boxes of cookies for its playground protect The sale raised about S2.600 after expenses Pictured here are (from left) George Wmick. Julie Guenther. Allvson Shinavier. Polly Herbstreith and Paige Hemngton. Not pictured is Kim Domke. BANNER 945-9554 �Page 20 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 31.1996 abuse counseling and complete his high school education Wells was also made eli­ gible for community service in lieu of half his fines and costs. COURT NEWS: A 20-ycar old Middleville man was sentenced to prison to give him a chance io get into the Michigan b»x»t camp system. Robert C Slrawscr. of 8249 Shaw Lake Road, was charged with unlawfully driving •way a motor vehicle and breaking and entering a vehicle with damage to the vehicle for two separate incidents in mid-August Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon McNeill called Strawser "a poor probation candidate" and that Strawser had been on probation when he went on a "five-day spree" around Jan I. 1995. He said sentencing Strawser to jail would be "nothing more than wasting space in our jail." Circuit Judge James Fisher asked Strawser. "Do you have any idea why you’ve put yourself in this position?" Fisher told Slrawscr he had been a "model probationer until the crime spree when "you decided io change your behavior for some reason." Strawser was sentenced to a concurrent prison terms of 18-60 months and 18-120. with a recommendation that the Department of Corrections consider Utii "bool camp" program for Slrawscr In other Circuit Court buxines» Thursday: • Steven R Austin. 19. of 11006 Shaw Lake Road. Middleville, was given probation and youthful offender status Under youthful offender status, if Austin successfully completes probation, he will not have a felony record. Also, any knowledge about guilty pleas or convictions is sealed from the public. He had been charged with second degree home invasion, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and larceny in a building. McNeill asked Fisher to consider adding conditions of probation such as not loitering in a public place or to be in a public place with two other males. He recommended a sentence of 91 days in jail, with credit for one day served and 83 days suspended Austin’s attorney. Terry Knoll, told the court he believed this to be a good recommendation and that he had "no argument" with the terms of probation recommended by McNeill He asked the court to consider that Austin had no prior record Knoll also asked the court to consider some form if work release for Austin's one week in jail, but Fisher told him. "Frankly, at this point I could care less about his job I'm more interested in him completing his high school education " Austin, who said he was on schedule to finish high school in June 1997. told the court he was also interested in going on to college Fisher told him that was "a good goal for you to have I'm going to impose a sentence that will not interfere with that goal." Fisher sentenced Austin to 12 months probation with four days to be served in jail over the Thanksgiving holiday. He ordered Austin to pay $400 restitution. $250 in costs and a $250 fine. Austin was made eligible for community service in lieu of half his fines and costs and ordered to attend substance abuse counseling and complete his high school education, as well as the amended terms of probation asked for by McNeill. Fisher concluded by telling Austin. "I hope you'll see these rules (of probation) are meant to help you. not to punish you." • Michael E. Woods. 27*. of 14576 Kellogg School Road. Hickory Comers, was given probation and jail after pleading guilty to larceny in a building in District Court Oct. 9. McNeill said Woods is "articulate and intelligent, but has the same promises the court hears from defendant after defendant — how sorry he is and how it will never happen again." Woods' attorney. Michael McPhillips, asked for the court to impose no more than two years probation and said Woods was willing to enroll in the Teen Challenge rehabilitation program. McPhillips said Woods’ larceny offenses had been against his -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 Wanii d WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948-4094. /’CH ALASKIAN HUSKY PUPPIES 6 weeks old, wormed and first shot, brown eyes, $100-125, brown and blue eyes, $125-150, blue eye*. $150-175. 616-693-3449 llelp Wanted AREA MANUFACTURER HAS AN immediate opening for someone with experience on a Hurco 5 axis CNC Mill machine. Must be able to operate and program! Pay based on experi­ ence. Applicants must pass a drug screen. Those qualified may apply at MANPOWER OF HASTINGS. M F, 8am-5pm. (616) 948-3000._____________ CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Growing service org.mizatioo is seeking an individual :o join a customer service representative team Qualified candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able io meet deadlines and be self­ motivated. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, giving pnee quotau ns and esti­ mates on capital equipment orders, placing equipment orders, and coordinating the shipping, delivery and receiving of items to facilities. Previous customer service and computer experience a plus. Position offers a starting salary in the mid-tccns and comprehensive benefit package. Immediate full­ time opening. For consideration, please submit resume, cover letter and reference list to: Customer Service Representa­ tive P.O Box 40 Middleville, Mi. 49333__________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St, Freeport, Ml EOE HELP WANTED: Part time Aircraft Intenor Cleaners Night shift 8:30pm-1:30am. $650 to start, $7.00 after probation. All employees drug tested. Call Aviation Ground Services at the Kent County In'ernational Airport. 616-956-0924 HELP WANTED: Full time Baggage Handler, with benefits. Part time also available. $6.50 to start, $7.00 after probation. All employees drug tested. Call Aviation Ground Services at Kent County International Airport 616-956-0924_______ PART TIME HELP with Alzheimer patients. 948-8393 RECEPTIONIST: for a busy Hastings Phyisician office. 4 to 5 days a week Medical office and computer experience required. Please send resume to Ad t494 c/o the Reminder P O Box 188 Hastings. Mi 49058 Z.<n/ A ( oinintmitv I ound FOUND: MALE BLACK dog on Brown Rd., L.O. Owner can have by identifying marks. 374-7662 I or Salt \ntoinoti\'e '90 BRONCO n, 4 wd., 5 speed, $5500 OBO. ’90 Aeros­ tar, 5 speed, $1500 OBO. *92 Aerostar, automatic, $4500 OBO 623-2311 or 721-9900. 111111/111 s ANTIQUE SHOW AT THE BARRY EXPO CENTER: November 2nd & 3rd, 2 large buildings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings on M-37 at the Barry County Fairgrounds, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, $2.00 admission. HllMlll'W Services PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. SEAM LESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, call Steve's Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Wilk clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message TRIM A ’PAPER BY MARIJO. Interior painting, wallpapering, and porches. "Full service or sweat equity." 945-9712 or 1-800-270-7294 x0003 / or Sale BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE LIVING room outfit. Includes sofa, loveseat & chair 2 weeks old! Must sell $275. 1-517-699-4148_____________ BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED with frame & queen size firm Spine-o-Pedic mattress set Still in plastic. Cost $700, Must sell! $190, 1-517-676-6414 ____ DAYBED WITH TRUNDLE BED underneath A mattress beautiful white A gold. 1 week old. Cost 5600, sacrifice $250 or best offer. 1-517-699-4148 ___ FOR SALE: THE name of an honest, sincere and capable candidate! Cost your support and vote John Hosier [or Hope Township Supervisor. Check this man out Paid for by the Com. to elect John Hosier, 5118 Walldorf Rd, Delton, 49046. FULL SIZE BED "Brand New" includes Luxury Finn mattress set deluxe frame and beautiful oak headboard. Sacrifice $150. 1-517-699-2251_____________ KING SIZE SEALY Luxury Firm mattress set 1 month old. Includes frame A beautiful bookcase headboard. Cost $1,400. Sacrifice $350. 1-517-676-6414 Soin < x FOR SALE: THE name of an honest, sincere and capable candidate! Cost your support and vote. John Hosier for Hope Township Supervisor. Check this man out. Paid for by the Com. to elect John Hosier, 5118 Walldorf Rd, Delton. 49046. Mobile Homes ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for walerbed, 1st t;me home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-8OO-387-OO35. West Mich. Real Estate CALEDONIA - NEW HOMES 4 bedroom, 2 story. Colonial. Priced at $185,000. 3 bedroom, 2 story, Modern. Priced at $172,000. Still time to pick colors. Call Judy O'Neil 891-0198. Robert Deppe Build­ ing Inc. / hank > oil CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank all those who remembered us on our 50th anniversary. Especially Pastor Jim and Bernie Hynes, UMW of the United Medhodist Church for organizing the coffee hour, and Sue Howard for the beautiful cat’.. A very special thank you to our family for making it such a mcmo*ablc occasion. Harold and Molly Hansen l or Reni BATTLE CREEK, GARRI­ SON ST j Spacious upper apart­ ment, new carpet, paint, bath­ room, kitchen and appliances, $550 per month. Special discount to qualified tenants on long term lease, 616-623-6528 FIRE YOUR LANDLORD, own your home for less than rent. Move right in one of the 13 furnished model homes. 2,3 & 4 bedroom, no closing costs, as little as 5% down. Yankee Springs Manufactured Home Community and Sales. Close to Gun Lake. Call 795-9700. NEW APARTMENT FOR RENT. 2 bedroom, 2 baths, fully furnished. Call 616-945-5314 RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: in MiddleriUe New building located right of M-37. Can 891-1942, please leave name and telephone number.___________________ SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOM PRIVATE COUNTRY HOME with large garage, good location, exactly 10 miles south­ west of Hastings on M-43, beau­ tiful all new interior, perfect for non-smoking retired couple or single adult, no pels, no children; $450 per month rent plus utili­ ties. 616-664-4983 FOR SALE OR FOR RENT: off M-37. 3 bedroom (loft) 1 bath A-frame. Country, secluded, 2 car garage, deck (616)241-4902. family. "That’s wrong, it's not right." McPhillips said but added it showed Woods "hasn't been pitying on society." Fisher told Woods he was taking ‘into account his past record, which he dcscr.bed as very poor” and what he had done in this case Fisher said he felt "constrained to go to the higher end of the sentencing guidelines ~ He sentenced Woods to two years probation, with the first eight months in jail and credit for 28 days served. Woods was ordered to pay $950 restitution. $250 in costs and monthly probation oversight fees. He ma> apply fix earned release, was ordered to enroll in the Western Michigan Teen Challenge at the first chance and attend mental health or substance abuse counseling as directed by the probation department. • Thomas A. Lethcoe. 36. of 438 W Mill St., Hastings, pleaded guilty to one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct. In ex­ change for his plea, three counts of first de­ gree criminal sexual conduct were dropped The prosecutor's office will also recom­ mend a minimum 12-60 month sentence and agreed to delay sentencing to permit Lethcoe to complete counseling in connection to the offense In scheduling sentencing for Feb. 20, Fisher told Lethcoe. "1 think you took an important step today by accepting your guilt and I want to commend you. I hope you work hard in Counseling and it will pay divi­ dends for you in February." • Robert F Zcrfas, 72. of 1840 Quimby Road. Hastings, waived arraignment on a charge of third degree criminal sexual con­ duct and assault with intent io commit sex* ual penetration. Not gui'ty pleas were en­ tered on his behalf He was scheduled for a Nov. 7 pre-tnal hearing Jon T. Callahan. 19. of Wyoming. Mich., was given probation and jail time for his part in an incident in Hastings' Second Ward Park in August that involved stolen guns and marijuana McNeill said Callahan is an "individual with potential, but is apparently continuing down the wrong path until he gets it that he cannot be involved with drugs or guns." He said the probation department's recommendation of six months in jail was "appropriate " Callahan's attorney. Terry Knoll, said Callahan had voluntarily turned himself in to police. He also said the pre-sentence report was "missing somewhat in his troubled childhood." He said Callahan had lived in hotel rooms with his parents until he was 16 when he moved in with a guardian while going to high school in Grand Rapids. He said the guardian called C allahan a "pleasant individual." Knoll added Callahan "has not had the education as a child that most of us have." He concluded by saying, "hopefully with counseling he'll get a better grip on how to handle life," and that he is "making some substantial steps to get himself out of present environment." including becoming engaged to the mother of his child. Fisher said. "I do appreciate the comments made by Mr. Knoll and I think he's right. It's sad you haven't had the direction from your parents that you should " Fisher said he still had "to provide some punishment though," and said he was imposing it "in the hope it will help you in the long run." He sentenced Callahan to three years probation, with 90 days in jail and credit for 12 days served. He also ordered Callahan to pay $250 in costs. $250 in fines and a monthly probation oversight fee. Callahan was made eligible for community service in lieu of his total Tines and costs, ordered to attend substance abuse counseling and complete his high school education. • Mark S. Nunley, 23, of 16 Wabash Ave., Battle Creek, waived arraignment on a charge of assault with intent to do great bod­ ily harm less than murder. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. He was scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on Nov. 21. • Herbert M Blain. 22, of 11505 Kings­ bury Road. Delton, waived arraignment on two cases involving four counts of uttering and publishing. Not guilty pleas were en­ tered on his behalf. He was scheduled for a pre-trial hearing Nov. 7. • Ryan W. Wells. 18. of 37 23rd Street. Battle Creek was given probation after plead­ ing guilty to delivery or manufacture of mar­ ijuana. Wells had been arrested during an investi­ gation stemming from the discovery of a quarter-pound of marijuana and stolen hand­ guns in Hastings* Second Ward Park in Au­ gust. McNeill said Wells "appears to be an in­ telligent enough individual." but that he con­ tinues to make poor choices. He said Wells had agreed to cooperate with the continuing investigation, but recommended six months in jail, with four months suspended. "Hope­ fully it give him some incentive to be a pro­ ductive member of society." McNeill said. Wells' attorney. James Goulooze. de­ scribed Wells as a "follower." "He's not the mastermind of anything." Goulooze said Wells told Fisher he agreed with McNeill that "my choice uf friends wasn't very good " In imposing sentence. Fisher told Wells, "Having the right attitude is probably the most important thing you can learn from this experience." He gave Wells three years probation, with six months in jail, four months suspended and credit for 37 days served. Wells was also fined $250. ordered to pay costs of $500, a probation oversight fee, attend substance Court fines collections up greatly The Fifth Circuit Court for Barry County has announced results of its efforts to collect outstanding fines, costs and restitution owed by people placed on probation. Through Sept. 30. 1996, the court had collected $57,429.72 in costs. $59,810.92 in restitution and $30,675 in fines. Through all of 1995. the court collected $39,187 m costs. $44,564 in restitution and $18,201 in fines. The total value of this year's revenue through Sept 30 is $147,915.64 — an increase of $45,963 over I995's final tally of $101,952 Last respects Local police office.', entered Wren’s Funeral Home together on Saturday to pay tribute to ex-state police commander Dick Zimmerman. Zimmerman was killed Oct 23 in a three-car accident at the intersection of Chief Noonday Road and Yankee Springs Road. Zimmerman was a member of the Michigan State Police for 25 years before he-retired in 1993. CITY, continued from page 3 business for the city." • Agreed to draft a letter to support Art Mead's request for sewer service at his new garage facility on South Hanover. The Michigan Department of Transportation has decided to extend sewer to Mead's facilities in Hastings Township, but won't start until next spring. Mead said he needs sewer now. • Agreed to draw up a sales agreement with Rod Newton, who wants to buy city property adjacent to his on Railroad Street. The city still has underground rights and reserves the right to use the property, if necessary, for the River Walk project, in the future. Newton said he has no plans to build on the property • Decided to pay for city employees' flu shots, which may save money in fewer sick days. • Approved, under the direction of Police Chief Jerry Sarver, a request from the Hastings Lions Club to have the annual Christmas parade Saturday afternoon. Dec. 7, with the staging area at the K mart parking lot. • Agreed to use last year's evaluation forms in their annual assessment of the city manager's job performance. The forms will be turned in by the date of the next meeting. Tuesday. Nov. 12. The evaluation is expected to be done by Nov. 25. • Held a special workshop on amendments to the zoning ordinance before the regular council meeting. A public hearing on proposed amendments will be scheduled at a later date • Scheduled a workshop to go over the fiscal year 1995-96 audit for 6:15 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 12. The next council meeting will be that date because Monday. Nov. II is Veterans' Day, a legal holiday. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an . INFORMED resident of Barry County POLICE BEAT Accident causes minor injury MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a twocar accident on M-66 one-fifth of a mile north of Lawrence Road. Oct. 24. Deputies said Barbara I. Cook. 64. of Charlotte, was southbound on M-66 when she had to slow suddenly for a car in front of her that had slowed suddenly to make a left turn into a driveway. A second car. driven by Connie V. Vaskovic. 26. of Hastings, could not slop in time and ran into the rear of the Cook vehicle. Cook was not injured. Vaskovic was treated for a sore knee by Nashville EMT. Vaskovic was cited for unable to stop assured clear distance. Nashville woman hurt in rollover HASTINGS — A Nashville woman suffered only minor injuries after her car rolled over on Apple Street Oct. 21. Hastings City Police say Larry K. Palmer. 52. of Middleville, was southbound on Jefferson Street when he ran a stop sign, striking a vehicle driven by Donna J. Lamance. 28. Lamance's vehicle rolled three or four lime and landed in a parking lot and rolled backward into a parked car. Palmer was cited for hazardous driving Gun Lake church burglarized YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a break-in at the Gun Lake Community Church on Chief Noonday Road that occurred sometime Oct. 17 or 18. Troopers say the suspects entered the church by prying off a window. The suspects then entered the office through a door that was pned open and took an undisclosed amount of cash. Troopers are investigating a continuing senes of break-ins in the western part of the county and say they do have a suspect in those break-ins. Be aware of ghosts, goblins HASTINGS — The Michigan Stale Police is reminding motorists that today is Halloween and they should be alert for trick or treaters. It encourages parents to make sure their children can be seen by giving them flashlights and dressing them in reflective clothing. The Slate Police also warn parents to check over the candy their children bring home. It is also warns motorists to be aware of the movement of deer in the county, saying they are responding to 20-30 car-deer accidents per week in Barry County. Overnight street parking unlawful HASTINGS — The Hastings City Police is reminding motorists that no parking is allowed in the city between 2 fo 6 a.m. and that it will begin issuing parking tickets for motorists who violate this ordinance The ordinance applies to city streets and parking lots in the city. The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who hare not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-11-07.pdf cfce0b84d0f28386a82c39af436ba8a5 PDF Text Text r- F Election results in the county Militia takes unfair rap Panthers have reason to cheer See Page 3 See Page 13 See inside Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 7. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO. 45 News Briefs County voters pick Dole, Romney Rotary pancake supper is tonight The Hastings Rotary Club will have its annual pancake supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Nov. 7) at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Cost is $3 per person and tickets are available from Rotary Club members and al J-Ad Graphics and Bosley Pharmacy Proceeds will be used to help fund the organization's projects, including student grants, the student exchange program, the Interact Club, grants to the community activities center and gifts to the YMCA camp and other youth projects. Legislative Coffee reset The Legislative Coffee program for this month has been rescheduled for 8 ash. Monday. Nov. It. at the County Sew Resuura t in f'euimrs. The program usually is bald on the second Monday morning of tach month, boa it had to be moved because Nov. II is Veterans Day. Scheduled to appear are State Representative Terry Geiger and State Senator Joanne Emmons and a representative from Congressman Veto Ehlers'office. The Legislative Coffee senes is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. All Barry County residents are welcome Io attend. ‘Meals on Wheels’ walkathon Nov. 16 Waken and pledges are needed for the eighth annual "Meals on Wheels" walkathon scheduled for Saturday morning. Nov. 16, at Hastings High School. Registration will be al 9:15 a.m. and the walk mil be from 9:30 to 11:30. Lunch will follow. The walk, sponsored by the Barry County Commission on Aging, raises money for the COA's nutrition programs, including sending meals to the homebound elderly and meals provided al the Friendship Centers in the county. In last year’s event, there were 56 walkers who raised $8,750. These who would like to pledge or participate in the walk should call the COA at 948-1856 to register by Friday. Nov. I. Arts Council plans art auction, dinner The Thornapplc Am Council will have dinner and art auction al the Hastings Country Club at 7 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 23. Twenty-five pieces of original art will be available for sale in the live auction •and a variety of items and certificates will be on the block for the silent auction, which will begin at 7. The dinner at 8 p.m. will include prime rib or stuffed chicken breast. A raffle will be held for prizes such as a carnival cnn>c. a watercolor and four tickeu to a Grand Rapids Symphony concert Sara Holland of Fox Channel 17 will PRICE 50* Kids vote, too > Tim Newsted posts results on the blackboard from the schocl-wide mock election his Northeastern class conducted Tuesday. Mock elections were held at several Hastings schools. The elections helped students learn about the importance of voting, teachers said. For more on the mock elections, look inside today's Banner. by Jasnn Carr Staff Writer Barry County voters defied national and state trends by supporting Republican presi­ dential candidate Bob Dole and Senate candi­ date Honna Romney. In unofficial results, the Dole-Kemp ticket garnered 47.8 percent of the county vote, while 40.6 percent went for President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore and 9.8 percent chose the Reform Party ticket of Ross Perot and Pat Choate. Six other candi­ dates split the remainder. Romney ran ahead of the Republican ticket, winning 51.1 percent of the county vote. Incumbent Democrat Carl Levin took 47.4 percent and the remainder was split among four other candidates. In the non-partisan Supreme Court race. Republican nominees Chief Justice James Brickley and Hilda Gage led the field with 26.2 percent and 23.4 percent, respectively. They were followed by Marilyn Kelly with 19.8 percent. William Murphy with 15.8 percent. Jessica Cooper with 7.1 percent, Jerry Kauffman with 5.5 percent and David Raaflaub with 2.3 percent. Brickley and Kelly were elected statewide. Voter turnout in the county was just under 64 percent, which was down from 75 percent in 1n9? but up frvjr 54 percent :n 1994 Historically, presidential election years like 1992 and 1996 have had higher voter turnout than "off-year" Congressional elections like 1994 The Dole-Kemp ticket split the city of Hastings with the Democrats. The First and Fourth Wards voting for Dole and the Sec­ ond and Third Wards voting for Clinton. The final vote in the city was 1,254 for Dole to 1.247 for Clinton. Clinton won Orangeville Township by nine votes on the strength of absentee ballots. Clinton carried Castleton. Hope, Orangeville and Prairieville town­ ships. while Dole carried the other town­ ships. Romney and Levin also split the city with the First and Fourth Wards voting for Rom­ ney by nine and ten votes, respectively, and the Second and Third Wards going for Levin by 40 and 50 votes respectively. The final city vote was 1.365 for Levin and 1.278 for Romney. Like Clinton. Levin carried Or­ angeville Township on the strength of ab­ sentee ballots and also won Rutland Town­ ship by two votes. Romney won in Assyria. Carlton, Irving, Maple Grove, Thomapple. Woodland and Yankee Springs townships, while Levin won the other townships. In the Supreme Court race, Brickley ran first or second in all the townships and the city of Hastings, while Gage did so in all except Baltimore. Barry and Hope town­ ships. Kelly finished in the top two in Bal­ timore and Hope, while Murphy finished second in Barry Township. In Johnstown Township Gaj,c finished first with 236 votes, while Brickley and Kelly tied for sec­ ond with 230 The results are unofficial until certified by the state Board of Canvassers. Printing pioneer Charlie Geiger of Freeport dies by Mandy Habel Staff Water Charlie Geiger, owner of the Freeport News and respected leader in the community, died Tuesday at the Ferguson Hospice Care Center of Grand Rapids. He was 83. Geiger was bom in Greenville and later moved to Howard City, then eventually to Freeport. He was a guest in the home of the Ken Braendle family, whom he was close to for 15 years. He worked with the Freeport News and Clarksville Record for 14 years until he be­ came the owner in 1944, buying it from Braendle. who went on to purchase the Ma­ son County Democrat newspaper. Geiger also purchased Braendlc's insurance agency, at which he offered general, fire, and auto coverage. He later became an active leader of Freeport serving as president of the village for a total of 17 years. While in office, he helped to establish the new post office, pave several streets, and to promote commercial and community life in Freeport. He also organized the first talent show for Freeport's annual homecoming. He was one of the first central printers in Michigan and in the 1940s layer pressed sev­ eral papers in Freeport and the Reminder. He was involved in many organizations, including the local Masons F & AM. which he joined in 1935. He was a Master Mason, became Worshipful Master in 1947 and served as treasurer for 20 years. Other organizations he was involved in in­ cluded the Order of the Eastern Star, the Knights of Pythias, the Odd Fellows Lodge, the Hastings Moose Lodge, the Tri-County Conservation Club, the Businessmen's As­ sociation. and the Michigan Press Associa­ tion. Geiger mamed Thelma Wingeier on June 12. 1937. She died on Feb. 18. 1989. He later married Gertrude M. Phillips Gwinn on May 5. 1990. Both gave him support in running the business, which was always a family activity. His knack for business and community af­ fairs was noted all over Barry County. County Commissioner John Barnett said Geiger used to do business with Hastings City Bank, where he used to work. "He was a real good businessman, very friendly," he said. Longtime friend and Village Council member Elwood Yoder agreed that he pro­ vided invaluable services to the community. Yoder served on the council with Geiger for 12 of the 17 years he was president. "He was active in everything th it came along," he said. "In community affairs, be was a very strong force." Yoder participated in Mayor Exchange Day with him for a couple of years and said it was a good experience for both of them. He remembers that Geiger was a great fisherman who opened the season in the Baldwin area for many years. Their family spent many weekends at Wolf Lake and Mur­ ray Lake. Son-in-law Steve Jacobs knew Geiger for about 40 years and said he mostly remem­ bers the Sundays spent playing cards and snacking. "Thelma loved to play cards and was a See GEIGER, continued page 2 Charlie Geiger Voters say ‘no’ to county fixed millage by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For the second time this year, the majority of Barry County voters said they do not want to pay higher county-wide taxes to help operate county and township governments and the intermediate school district. The ballot proposal to re-establish the fixed seven-mill allocated tax for three years lost by 83^ votes in Tuesday's election. A total of 10.070 voters rejected the millage and 9231 approved it. Thai's a closer margin than the August primary election when voters turned down a proposal for a six-year fixed millage by 1.899 votes, with a total vote of 5,366 to be emcee for the evening proceeds will be used by the Arts Council for summer arts scholarships through the Sue Drummond Art Education Fund. Cost for the art auction and dinner is $20 per person. Checks may be sent to Kathleen Crane 2110 North Broadway. Hastings 49058. 3,467. In the millage package, voters were asked to approve 5.87 mills for the county, one mill for common law townships and .13 mill for the intermediate school district. Those are the same rates that voters previously approved to be in effect for the past 12 years, but the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment has eroded the millage rate to compensate for the increase More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 in inflation. County government would have gained $763,929 more in 1997 if the re-established millage had been approved and the in­ termediate school district would have received increased revenues of $7,304. Individual township increases would have varied, but would have totaled $150,000 for common law townships in the county. The County Board had planned to give $200,000 of its increased revenue to townships to improve roads and possibly use some of the funds to purchase property to solve the county’s parking problems in Hastings and take care of other needs that aren't part of the general fund budget. "Il’s a disappointment.'* County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said of the millage defeat. "I realize voters knew what we would spend the money on. It's their choice...That’s the voice of the people." No cuts in services are planned as a result of the defeat. Bailey said, because the county has budgeted to keep services al the same level. In future years when less revenue is received because of the Headlee effect, services might be affected, he said Tuesday’s vote "does show a lot of people arc concerned about services and roads." he said of the number who voted in favor of the millage. A breakdown of this week’s vote shows that the millage did get approval by the majority of voters in Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships. Prairieville Township's Precinct 2B. Hope Township s Precinct 2, Thornapplc Township s Precinct 1 and the city of Hastings' fourth ward. The millage had to receive county-wide approval to be levied. Now that the voters have spoken, the County Tax Allocation Board will have to be convened to officially distribute the county's allocated millage, which is guaranteed to local governments by the state constitution. (Charter townships like Rutland and Hastings have their own millage.) County officials had hoped to save the approximately $2,400 expense of convening the Allocation Board to determine how much money each governmental unit gets. The Allocation Board had previously agreed with the amounts listed in the ballol proposal for each governmental unit. The Allocation Board, however, does no< have the authority to restore the millage rales to their maximum total of seven mills, only voters can do that. Because of inflation. Hcadlec has rolled back the rales to 5.0001 for the county. 89 for the general law townships and 1146 for the intermediate school district. Headlee requires millage to be reduced any year when the value of the existing properties rise faster than the rale of infla­ tion. State proposals At press time, results of the statewide ballot proposal were not complete, but it appeared that Proposals A and D were defeated and Proposals B, C, E and G were being approved. County voters said "yes" to three of the six state-wide proposals. B. C and G. By 12232-9.141. county voters turned down Proposal A to forbid political parties and candidates, ballot question committees and independent committees from raising money through bingo, millionaire parties and raffles. The proposal included a change in the maximum prize or payout for such games operated by religious, educational, service, senior citizens, fraternal or veterans organizations. County voters approved Proposal B. 16.899-4.494. to amend the state consti­ tution to require five years of practicing law before a person is qualified to be a judge. The constitution now only says that a person must be licensed to practice law in the slate and cannot be appointed or elected after lheageof 70. Proposal C to amend the slate consti­ tution lu establish the Michigan Veterans’ See PROPOSALS, continued page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 7. 1996 Geiger and County Commission incumbents re-elected handily Three incumbent Republican Barry County Commissioners and State Rep. Terry Geiger were re-elected in Tuesday's election with little surprise. Geiger was elected to his second two-year term as 87th District state legislator, handily turning back a challenge from Democrat Larry Raffler. The vote was 13.492 to 7,529, with Geiger picking up a hefty 64.2 percent. "Il was nice to win." Geiger said. "I was pleased to sec the broad base of support. I try to represent everyone in Barry County. "I hope to continue the work I've been doing in Lansing. I'm anxious to start." Geiger added that he was particularly gratified with his vote total because control of the Michigan House went from Republicans to Democrats. The GOP held a 56-54 edge going into Tuesday's election, but lost four seats and appear to be down 58­ 52. "My only hope is that in January the News Briefs Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet al 7 p.m. Monday. Nov. 1). in the Delton Kellogg School media center. The program will be "It's a Crafty Thing." The public is invited. The Society Board will meet at 6:15. Hospice to offer ‘holidays’ programs Barry Community Hospice will offer two information sessions on "Handling the Holidays" Wednesday. Nov. 13, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W Center St.. Hastings. Cecilia Skidmore, bereavement coordinator . will give pointers about handling the holiday season and people can share ways of coping and concerns. Refreshments will be served by Hospice volunteers. Panda Englerth will entertain on the harp during the evening session. There will be no charge, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 948-8452. ‘Recyclettes* to join Musicians Showcase "The Recyclettes" will be featured at tonight's Musicians Showcase at Arby's in Hastings. The show will get under way at 6:30. with the Kalamazoo-based novelty group, which has played at the Hastings Summerfest and Arts Alive. They are known for "recycling songs and changing the words to Gt 1990s situations. Their act is highlighted by comedy, colorful costumes and a variety of instruments. Marylyn Hermmett and Penny Browning from the Delton-Plainwell area also will sing folk, country and gospel music during the evening. Their presentation will include guitar, autoharp and hanimcred dulcimer. Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome, first-served basis. Chamber plans annual dinner Victor (Hugo) Walton will be guest speaker at the annual dinner meeting of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Saturday evening. Nov. 9. at the Hastings Country Club. Walton, who now lives in Ansonia. Conn., is an independent leadership trainer and consultant. He recently conducted a workshop for the Community Leadership Development Academy and in December he will handle sessions for the Michigan Hospital Association in Detroit and Lansing. A 1954 graduate of Hastings High School, he is the son of Dr and Mrs. DeForest Walton and is the brother of Dr John Walton He was bom and raised in Hastings and wrote a book celebrating the community's civic pnde Walton was drum major for the University of Michigan marching band and graduated at Western Michigan University tn 1958 He taught school in Kalamazoo before he served in the military in Maryland and then taught in high school for another six years. He also has been director of a health care consortium and a training consultant. He plans to make a light-hearted presentation about life in Hastings in the 1940s and ‘50s Democratic majority treat us as well as we treated them when they were in the minority." he said. Geiger first was elected in 1994 to succeed the retiring Bob Bender. He won in a large runoff in the primary and beat Democrat Bob Edwards in the general. The three incumbent commissioners who won were Robert Wenger in the Second District (Thornapplc and Yankee Springs townships). Lew Newman in the Sixth District (Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships) and Emmet Herrington in the Seventh District (Assyria. Johnstown and Baltimore townships). Wenger outpolled Democrat John Loftus more than two to one. 2,017 to 935, claiming 68.3 percent of the vote. With the result, he will begin his fifth two-year term on the board. "I appreciate the support the people in my district gave me." Wenger said. “"I hope I can represent them well on the Board of McDonald’s plans eatery in Lake O McDonald's apparently will come to Lake Odessa after all. The fast food giant soon will finalize the sale of village property to build a restaurant just east of the village. There were reports last year of McDonald's seeking to build a restaurant in the village, but plans fell through. Commissioners over the next two years " In the Sixth District. Newman collected 1,611 votes to Melvin Goebel's 1,052, taking 60.5 percent of the vote and winning his third term Newman was out of town and unavailable for comment The closest vote of the evening was in the Seventh District, where Herrington was elected to a second term with 1.371 votes. Democrat C. Richard Bennett had 1,070 votes and Clyde Morgan garnered 60 write-in votes. Herrington had 54.8 percent. Bennett had 42.7 and Morgan 2.5. Herrington perhaps was the most controversial incumbent. He has criticized the board for "micro-managing" affairs too much and not acting more like a legislative and policy making body. Other board members have accused him of not being a team player. Til do the best I can to serve my county." Herrington said. "And part of that is to sec if we can have a vision of a better tomorrow and insisting on be 'er management practices/1 guess I won't let go of that." Morgan also ran against Herrington in the August Republican primary There were a number county incumbents, all Republicans, who ran without opposition. These winners and their vote totals were as follows: Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley 13.905; Sheriff Steve DeBoer 14.536; Clerk Nancy Boersma 14,344; Treasurer Sue VandcCar 14,150; Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer 14,322; Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer 14,065; Eight District Commissioner Rod Goebel 1,514; Fifth District Commissioner Tim Burd 1,608; Fourth District Commissioner Jim Terry Geiger Robert Wenger Lew Newman Emmet Herrington Bailey 1,726; Third District Commissioner Sandy James 1,863 and First District Commissioner John Barnett 1.709. Barnett is the only newcomer on the County Board for the 1997-98 term. He defeated incumbent Linda Watson in the Augull GOP primary. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Janies Fisher polled 9,150 voles. He was appointed to the post last year after the retirement of Richard Shuster Veterans Day dinner slated The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 will have a Veterans Day dinner Saturday. Nov. 9, with social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7. Featured speaker for the evening will be State Rep. Terry Geiger. Auxiliary Unit No. 45 will prepare and serve the swiss steak dinner. Cost will be $12 per couple or $6 per person ~ ... For reservations, call the Legion post at 945-4973. Historical Society to meet Nov. 21 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 21. at the Freeport News Printers, 129 Division St.. Freeport. The program will be a tour of the Freeport New. presented by Ron and Christy Geiger, who will talk about how they arc printing two newspapers, the Freeport News and Clarksville Record, using equipment and technology similar to that used prominently in the 1920s and 1930s. Hosts for the evening will be Ed and Jean Freeland and Mel and Alberta Goebel. All Historical Society meetings are open to the public. Thornapple Wind Band is forming Adult musicians in Barry County are invited to take part in the newlyforming Thornapplc Wind Band, which will be under the joint direction of Joseph LaJoye and David Macqueen, band directors at Hastings and Lakewood schools, respectively. The band's first concert will be at Lakewood High School Sunday. Dec. 8. All rehearsals this fall will be in the Lakewood band room from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Monday. Nov. 11, and continuing each Monday evening until the concert Winter rehearsals will be held in Hastings, culminating with a concert here in March. Anyone older than high school age is welcome. No auditions will be required. For more information, call LaJoye al 948-4409. Macqueen al 374-8868 or Tracy Textcr at 795-4632. Red Cross plans holiday ball Nov. 30 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have its first annual holiday ball Saturday evening. Nov. 30. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Two bands will perform in alternate sets, starting al 8 p.m.. Les Jazz, which will play the big band sound, and Echo, which will do oldies rock *n roll. Socializing will begin at 7 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be available and there will be drawings for door prizes. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, any Red Cross board member or the Music Center. There will be no smoking at the dance Seniors in the Band Senior band members at Hastings High were honored Friday night during the final varsity football game at Johnson Field. The seniors include Elizabeth Benedict. Brian Berry. Darcy Bolo, Dee Dee Bolo, Nelsen Braendle. Mindy Clawson. Melissa Craven. Susan Festemaker. Jordan Foreman. Josh Hill. Ryan Leslie. Peter Lewis. Stacey Martin. Manda Meeth. Marisa Norris, Tammy Obreiter. Jami Roll, Becky Shorkey, Jeremy Sloan and Malanee Tossava. (Photo by Perry Hardin) GEIGER, continued from page 1 -------------------master." he said. The family always bought groceries at a store in Clarksville and usually served cheese and crackers and roast beef for the Sunday card games He felt that Geiger was a straight forward business man and was very dedicated to his family. He also was very motivated and had a lot of ideas. "When he went for someit ..j, he gave it his all," Jacobs said. Charles and Thelma. lot. Thelma was alws ■. traveled a tent to read while he fished. "She would be his na-He also loved to play . he said. md had "a great swing." When they took vacations they tried to do interesting, memorable things. In 1966 they traveled on Route 66 to Cali­ fornia. On the same trip. Geiger and daughter Connie took a plane ride over the Grand Canyon. Jacobs said Geiger was a lough disciplinar­ ian. but spent a lot of time with his children providing them with love and affection. He also loved his grandchildren very much and took them to Lake Michigan. Geiger, Jacobs said, was an adventurous person. He once hooked a rope to a car which he held on to while he skied down the road. Neil Braendle. son of Ken Braendle. said Geiger was a longtime friend. When Neil and his siblings were young. Geiger was a close and helpful friend during what were difficult times due to the loss of their mother The Braendles moved to Illinois in 1944 when Neil's father sold the Freeport News and Insurance company to him. They lost touch for a while, but were re­ united when thev moved back to Michigan in 1970. Geiger. Braendle said, had been well re­ spected for many years. He got Braendle started in the printing business al the age of 8. He said he had many happy times with Charles and Thelma and when he purchased a Dairy Queen, he stayed with the Geiger fam­ ily during the lime he was preparing for the opening "They were very hospitable." he said. As a child. Braendle rode in the rumble seal of Geiger s Ford Roadster while he de­ livered papers. He also remembers taking several trips to the lake with him. "We thought the world of Charlie Geiger," he said. "I am proud and happy to have shared in his life. He will surely be missed." Services for Geiger will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Bradley P. Kalajainen will officiate and John Jack will give per­ sonal reflections. Burial will be at Freeport Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday. Nov. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the fu­ neral home with Masonic services being conducted at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his wife Gertrude, son and wife Ronald and Christy Geiger of Freeport, daughter and husband Alyce and David Yarger of Nashville, daughter and husband Sharon and Steven Jacobs of Hast­ ings, daughter and husband Connie and CJ. Allred of Freeport, stepson Kenneth Konieczny of Hastings, step daughter Sally Fare of Grand Rapids, sister Yvonne McKenzie, and Aunt Winifred Cheney. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, eight grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren. 12 step great-grandchildren, three nephews and several cousins. PROPOSALS, continued from page 1------------------------------------Trust Fund as a constitutional agency was given a green light by county voters, 15.741-5.138. The proposal also authorizes the state treasurer to direct investment of the fund and give sole authority for expen­ ditures, transfers of fund assets, interest or earning to the fund's Board of Trustees. Proposal D was rejected 16,382-5,830 by county voters. That controversial proposal would prohibit using bait and radio-collared dogs to hunt bears and prohibit bear hunting during open season for deer, bobcat and raccoon if baiting or dogs are permitted during those season. Penalties for violators, including temporary and permanent denial of hunting licenses and permit individuals to sue for damages caused by violators, is part of the proposal. Proposal E, to permit casino gambling in qualified cities, was turned down in the county by a vote of 12.241-9,798. County voters said "yes" to Proposal G, which was put on the stale ballot by the Michigan legislature in response to Proposal D. County voters approved. 15,240-6,707. to grant the Natural Resources Commission the exclusive authority to regulate hunting, including bear. It would also require the NRC to use "principles of sound scientific management” in its hunting related decisions and to minimize human/bear encounters. Chamber plans lighting contest The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a holiday lighting contest for upcoming season. Area homeowners and business owners arc encouraged to light up their places of residence and businesses. Separate judging and recognition will be given in two categories: business and residential, within a five-mile radius of Hastings. The chamber has adopted the theme of "Of Christmas Past" for its three days of holiday activities Dec. 6-8 and that same theme will be applied to the lighting contest this year. To register a home or business to be judged tn the contest, call the chamber at 945-2454 by Dec. 2. Registration is necessary to ensure that judges are aware of all homes or businesses decorating. Judging will be done between 6:30 and 10 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 5. A framed certificate will be warded to the "Best of Theme" winner in the residential category. Business entries will vie for a first- place traveling plaque. The Holly Trolley bus will travel a circuit that highlights the winning homes and businesses and other Yuletide displays. For more information, or to register, call the chamber office at 945-2454. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1996 — Page 3 School mock elections promote citizenship by Mary Warner Staff Writer Northeastern Elementary fourth-graders Kayla Srodawa and Kelly Long got a small taste of what it's like to be a part of the American political process when their class conducted a mock presidential election in their school Tuesday The pair distributed election ballots to a third-grade class in their school and helped classmates tabulate results after votes were collected from 14 classrooms. They also voted in the mock election, with both casting votes for Republican pres­ idential candidate Robert Dole. "I voted for Dole because he has adopted children and is disabled." Kayla explained in a paper listing reasons why she voted for her candidate. Kayla's teacher. Tim Newsted. had all his students write three reasons for their vote One student wrote, "I voted for Bob Dole because (in) of one of (Clinton's) speeches he made, he said, The people who lie should be forgotten.' Bob Dole said. Bill Clinton should be forgotten because he lies.” Another student, stating an opposite opin­ ion. said. "I voted for Bill Clinton because he has not lied to us." Another student said, "Bob Dole would be a good president because he has good plans for the United Stales. Not so like that hill­ billy Bill Clinton. He sets a bad example for kids because he used to smoke." Quite a few students at Northeaster!. voted for Ross Perot, with one of Newsted's stu­ dents explaining. "I picked Ross Perot be­ cause he would be a good president. The other people arc bad." Another student disagreed, saying. "Perot. I think, is a big. tall, very fat cheater." One student in Newsted's class didn't vote, explaining. "I didn't vote because Clinton is not a good president. Bob Dole wants to raise taxes, which means he's spoiled. Ross Perdt I think just wrnted to be president so he can (have) more power." In Newsted's class. 14 students voted for Dole, eight for Perot and two for Clinton. However, their votes did not reflect the over­ all voting at their school or other schools in the district who also conducted mock elec­ tions. Altogether. Clinton received 114 voted to Dole's 103 and Perot's 51 at Northeastern. Clinton also won mock elections at Cen­ tral Elementary, Hastings Middle School and Hastings High School. Only a portion of students voted at Southeastern and Pleasantview elementaries. with Dole collecting more votes than Clinton. The mock elections were a good chance to teach students their civic responsibilities and learn more about the Democratic process, ac­ cording to Steve Kogge. social studies de­ partment chairman in the middle school and high school. "It was a neat experience for the kids." he said. Students "became more interested in the Democratic process." Part of the social studies core curriculum is involved with teaching students citizen­ ship, Kogge said. Students in Tim Newsted's class « ere able Tim Eerdmans, a third grader in Jane Arnold's Northeastern Elementary class, contemplates how he will cast his vote during the mock elections. to actually hear the candidates speak via a tape supplied by Weekly Reader which had the candidates give their views on the issue of violence. The tape was part of a special Election 96 activities handbook geared to students in grades 3-6. The handbook stressed five themes of "good citizenship," including "honesty, compassion, respect, responsibil­ ity and courage." The handbook said, "any story about the election can relate to the theme of responsi­ bility. You may wish to point out to stu­ dents that adult citizens have a responsibility to vote. You may also wish to ask your stu­ dents to discuss why voting is such an im­ portant responsibility." Newsted said the mock election made stu­ dents "feel like they're adults" and prepared them to "make decisions and form their own opinions." Kayla Srodawa definitely formed her own opinion, voting for Dole in spite of the fact that her mother was planning to vote for Clinton. Srodawa asked her mother "a lol of questions' before casting her vote, Newsted said. According to Kogge, students in the mid­ dle school appeared to be "interested and aware of a lot of things going on in the community," and the ballot issues, in par­ ticular. inspired a lot of "meaningful" dia­ logue. Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame farmer Waynard Jarrard dies Waynard "Joe" Jarrard, who earlier this year was inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame, died Friday at his Assyria Township residence. He was 66. Jarrard and his wife. Nianne. were inducted into the Hall of Fame at ceremonies last Au­ gust at the Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days. The couple's 340-acre farm is on Guy Road They purchased the farm in 1956 and had registered Holstein dairy cattle until 1993, when they moved into crop farming exclusively. In 1966. they were selected as Farmer of the Year. Waynard was elected Assyria Township constable in 1956, and he later served as treasurer and as a justice of the peace. Nianne has been township treasurer since 1968. He and his wife had been active in 4-H, School in 1948 and served in the Marines during the Korean Conflict. He was discharged as a corporal in 1953. He married Nianne A. Potter on Feb 20. 1954. He was preceded in death by a brother. Ward (Tim) Jarrard. Surviving, besides his wife, are a daughter Debra K. (Larry) Parker of Lansing; sons where he served on the Rodeo Development Committee and as a dairy leader. Waynard also was a member of the county, state and national Holstein Association. . His hobbies were fttinifrif, dairy cattle and Kayla Srodawa (left) and Kelly Long explain the procedures for voting to students in Jane Arnold's third grade class. The pair helped classmates in Tim Newstead's Northeastern Elementary fourth grade room conduct a school-wide mock election. he loved horses. Jarrard was bom Sept. 22, 1930, in Nashville, the son of Keith and Marie (Elliston), graduated from Nashville High Joe and Nianne Jarrard, just after they learned they were -to be inducted into the Famers Hall fo Fame earlier this year. Lynn A. and Kathy Jarrard of Sunfield and Dennis J. Jarrard of Royal Oak; a grand­ daughter. Lindsey Parker, a brother, Ross L. and his wife Joan Jarrard of Battle Creek; a sister. Gladys of Nashville and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was Monday afternoon and evening. Funeral services are al 11 a.m. today (Tuesday. Nov. 5) at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings with the Rev. Glenn Wegner officiating. Burial will be in Ellis Cemetery in Assyria Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Barry County 4-H. Baseline United Methodist Church or Pennock Hospital. Militia victim of inaccurate media coverage, spokesman says by David T. Young Editor The Michigan Militia has gotten an unfair and inaccurate rap from the media, says Thomas Wayne of Galesburg, an organizer and spokesman for the organization Wayne was guest speaker at last week's First Friday forum, and he outlined some of the organization's positions and activities. "We like to call ourselves the last patriot group," he said. "I fought for this country (in Vietnam in the 1960s) and I’m willing to die for it "We believe in God. country and family, in that order," he added. "We want to honor our contract... We're fast approaching the most repressive society known to mankind." Wayne said that contrary to portrayals in the media, the militia, of which he has been Wayne maintained, however, that he is a globalist. The stock market crash of 1929 ushered in the Great Depression, a crisis during which the Fed did some "sneaky things," Wayne said, like sending gold and silver to Europe. He said it's been suggested that America won't be subverted by guns, rather its econ­ omy will be taken over. Then on March 9. 1933, FDR and the bankers had a choice during the financial cri­ sis. but they opted with the Fed. "He made you and me the enemy," Wayne said. "He cheated people out of 40 percent of the value of gold. He suspended the constitu­ tion and went after the state banks, along with the federal banks." Then later that year the state governors signed a proclamation to give up their state He added that it's been said that someone can't lose his property without due process, but "the IRS does it every day." Wayne asked the audience to name one member of the militia who has committed a He suggested that all debt, public and pri­ vate, be paid off "to take the shackles off major crime. Among the militia's suggestions for solu­ with a 2 percent cap on food. tions are: • Abolish the Federal Reserve. "Congress can do it We can take it back." Wayne said. this country and the government issue non­ interest notes for currency. • Issue a national sales tax of 5 percent, “We like to call ourselves the last patriot group. 1 fought for this country and I'm willing to diefor it." Thomas Wayne "We must all work together collectively." be said. "We can take some of that money and earmark it to gold and silver. "Everyone in this room is a slave to the govtnunent,” he added. • Repeal the North American FrccTrade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Genera) Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT). About GATT, he said, "We have one vote and Europe has 16. He also said Commerce Secretary Mickey Kantor is "the last man I'd have as a negotia­ tor." • Re-institute the public law courts system because "We've lost our self-respect, our re­ sponsibility. You can't do anything on your own property, you have to get a permit." In conclusion, he said, "We've got to stop this debt system or there will be chaos. We want to stop a civil war." In the question and answer portion of the presentation, Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver questioned elimination of the IRS, but at the same time advocating a national a member since 1994. is trying to slop a po­ tential civil war in America. It isn’t a bunch of "wackos" who go out every weekend in fatigues and play Army. It has distanced it­ self from more militant groups such as the Freeman in Montana and it kicked out for­ sovereignty, and emergency war scrip, which still is in circulation, was issued. Essen­ tially. the slate took over ownership of ev­ mer leader Norm Olsen "There's a lot of prejudice in the news, and censorship." he said. "They dumb us down." territory, not a stale Wayne said Americans lost their public law courts to statutory law in 1937. about He said the U.S. government, led by At­ torney General Janet Reno, has been looking for an excuse to go after the militia after the Oklahoma City bombing in the spring of 1995. Under a new anti-terrorist bill, some­ one can be arrested for just thinking about the same time Roosevelt was trying to pack the U.S. Supreme Court. Merchant law was instituted and it circumvented the system of inalienable rights promoted by Thomas Jef­ ferson. Surprisingly, the guest speaker called the effort to create a United nations in 1945 a good idea, but he said in 1950 there was a legal case in which a judge ruled the UN charter the supreme law of the land "Because our constitution has been sus­ pended since 1933, we don't have a constitu­ tion any mere, we have the UN charter," he said. But at recently as 1992 in New York State, there was a case that recognized states' rights, which the militia argues is guaranteed under the IOth amendment to the constitu­ sury could collect the sales tax He said no member of the Michigan Mili­ tion. Another case, in 1994, dealt with laws forbidding guns within 1,000 feet of stops and the public good begins. He replied that the militia opposes all in­ justices and is opposed to selective enforce­ schools. Wayne said he doesn't like guns, but when guns are taken away by the gov­ ernment, the country will be in trouble. "When did we become afraid of our coun­ try?" he asked. "It's the IRS and the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol. Firearms and Tobacco) we're afraid of because we have no redress of grievances with these guys." ment of the rules. Gordon Barlow talked about the holder of a government land patent from before when Michigan became a state and he argued that the holder and his heirs have all rights and doing something illegal. But, Wayne cautioned the audience, "We re not anti-government, we just want to get those clowns out who run the government " One of the most important contentions militias are making these days is that die U5. Constitution was suspended on March 9, 1933, under Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and the financial implications have been enormous But one can reach back even further, to 1910, when a group of wealthy business leaders, including financier J.P. Morgan, met to talk about the idea of consolidating the money supply Three years later, the Federal Reserve was created, headed up by someone appointed, not accountable to the public, and the country began to use paper money rather than gold or silver. Woodrow Wilson and a number of other leaders just after World War I tned to start the League of Nations, which could be taken as the first actual group that moved toward a "new world order." erything after that. Wayne maintained FDR. he said, then created the Internal Revenue Service in Puerto Rico, which is a sales tax. "Any time you have tax collection, you have an IRS situation." he said. Wayne said the Department of the Trea­ tia has been arrested. "We're not exactly the way we are demo­ nized in the news," be said. "The militia is interested in restoring the constitution, pe­ riod. We must spread the word and educate the people as to what the problems are. We’re not interested in civil war or chaos be­ cause it could result in one world govern­ ment." . Wayne said reports that the militia is anti­ government aren't accurate. "We. the people, created the government," he said. "We are government and the consti­ tution is a contract. That's why we have the process of amendments." Wayne was asked where persona) freedom Thomas Wayne spoke at the First Friday forum last week about the Michigan Militia and how it has taken an unfair bad rap from the press. privileges forever. Wayne said, however, that (be constitution has been suspended since 1933. �There are many reasons why half of us don’t vote To the editor: Fifty percent of the voters will not vote in this election. Of the other 50 percent, less than 25 percent may decide who will or will not serve as president. Not only do the politicians have to take the blame, but we as voters must share part of it. It is pretty sad when a free nation such as ours falls to this level. You need not go very far to see why. look in our own county and city. Millions of dollars worth of grants and money have flowed into our coffers. Look back to the County Road Commis­ sion. the county commissioners and city of­ ficials. These people have so many commit­ tees. professional advisors, attorneys, and let's not forget the D.D.A.. and the city manager. What does the mayor, and those people do that entitles them the right to ask for our votes? Granted, the downtown does look nicer, but for $1 Vi million I'm sure local businesses and local labor, along with some tax breaks, could have done even a better job. Small start-up businesses could have bene fitted more by giv­ ing them small interest loans and some breaks rather than spending $1\6 million on an old building, and paying a full-time staff. We built an $8 million court house, and are paying $9,000 a year to rent parking space. Good planning. Did anyone ever think about parking further away and walking? The Barry County Solid Waste Manage­ ment team gave us a host agreement that a high school student could have written, maybe better. Now we are stuck with a 48-year acre dump that benefits no one except the dump. Keep in mind that these people aren't even sure who they are dealing with. It is not City Management, it is City Environmental Ser­ vices Landfill Inc. 1 don't even want to get into the animal shelter What a joke? Why is it almost every project is outside concerns that come in to do the work, then take the money out of the county? Do we have no one in Barry County with any skills? Look at the waler fountain, over $200,000 was spent on this, for what? All this was supposed to bring money to the downtown area, but most of the business owners I talked to said that it hasn't. J.C. Penny will be closing. That is a large building, keep a close watch on this. Il’s really sad when these same people will run with hardly any opposition. If we wait long enough, most these people will pass on. The problem is. no one will be there to take their place. Trick or treat manners poor Reputation damaged by accusation To the editor: I have been distressed by some recent events, which I fear have damaged my reputa­ tion and have disminished my standing in the Hastings community. I write of vague rumors about my being a stalker, and of the steps a local businessman has taken to magnify these unwarranted assaults on my character Of the rumors. I know only what a reliable friend has been able to piece together for me. There seem to be three basic items of misin­ formation: That I have stalked someone in the past, and that I have been arrested for stalk­ ing, and that I am currently stalking someone. 1 do not know who is saying these things. I don't expect that anyone will ever confront me v/ith any of this. What troubles me is that someone has ac­ tually taken action against me based solely on these and other false reports. On Saturday, Oct. 19, the owner of the Oldc Towne Tavern in Hastings approached me and explained that 1 was not to enter his establishment on nights that a particular young lady was present, apparently because he believed that I was staUdng her. I asked him if the lady in question had complained about me. He said no. 1 asked him who was talking about me. Of course he wouldn't say. Being too surprised and stunned to continue the conversation, I told him that 1 would respect his wishes and left. I respected his wishes for about a week, and then decided that I w as an adult who can go wherever and whenever he pleases, that I was an American citizen with rights, and that he had no legal or moral ground to be that selec­ tive of his clientele, particularly when I was guilty of no action that warranted my dismissal. Thus, on Monday, Oct. 28. I went to the bar at 9 p.m to watch football, just as 1 had done every other Monday night, save the previous one. There are others there who also come every Monday for ftxnball The dif­ ference between them and me, of course, is that none of them are reputed as stalkers. The owner eventually amved and was furious. He immediately ordered me to follow him outside. I refused. He blew up. The Bears and Vikings were forgotten as everyone in the bar watched the demonstration. The owner said I was trespassing. I said he was open for business. He showed me his liquor license. He showed me the door. He finally realized that I wouldn't budge. He threatened to call the police. 1 shrugged. He called the police. When the police arrived, they had a con­ ference. and then they approached me and HastingsBaNNER Dn’oted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Some thoughts about life and religion Politics has left such a bad taste in the mouths of our young that they want no pan of it. There will be no big surprises in this elec­ tion except that Ross Perot may do a little bet­ ter than expected. Wasting money to put a sign up stating this is a “drug free zone" is politics. It gets your picture in the paper, but does nothing to stop drugs. Politics is why there is no discipline in the school or at home, all politicans want to do is pass a new law to solve the problem, but does it slop Johnnie from bringing a gun to school. Lawyers and politicians have the police tied up. 1 have had my own differences with the police, but I do understand their problems, and they get little thanks for the good things they do. If the politicians keep on this track, it won't be long there will be a lot bigger problems, and it will be us. you and I taking back the streets, our community, and our basic rights. I hope everyone voted, it is the one right that we still have. I do not know how to fix it, but I'm not giving up. Many papers have come out for or against candidates. It's good to see that the Banner ci.jsc to report, not to support. Larry (Bonner) Lippert Hastings tokl me that I was barred “Why?" I asked. I felt I was owed an explanation. “What did I do?" I asked. The owner did not respond. It was one of the police officers who answered. “He doesn't need a reason.” Thank God for the H.P.D. Always there to save the day. The officer went on to explain that I was in­ deed trespassing, and would be arrested for it shortly if I did not depart. Having made my point, having responsibilities the following day. and having an interest in the outcome of the football game. I went to the County Seal Lounge. I was wrong about one thing. A bar owner apparently does have the right to eject whom ver he pleases for any reason. I suppose they can even bar people for being black. However. I wasn't there on Monday night to stand up for my rights. 1 was there to de­ fend my character and reputation. Unlike some others. 11ecognize that personal integri­ ty and virtue are more important than rights and liberties Scott Rhodes Hastings Dear editor: We had over 200 kids show up at our door for Halloween last Thursday. Half of them didn’t say "Trick or Treat" or even "Thank You!" What’s with the lack of manners? Even worse. I had lots of kids show up without costumes! When I questioned one kid about it. he actually told me to shut up. He’s lucky he made it off my porch in one piece Shame on parents for raising a bunch of heathens Nest year my lights won’t be on. Rebecca Gcldersma Hastings Silent Observer 1-800-331-9031 fyd. /I Jleftesi.: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The regu/remenfs are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' Mil not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks ol a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Dnlilir . ■■■■■■■ ’ Omninn ■■■■■■■■■■II* illUllIj vUlllWJll* To the editor: After 80 years of my living, growing and maturing on this planet Earth, raised from childhood with a religious background, here are my thoughts, beliefs on life and religion as a whole: There is no God. no devil, no heaven nor hell. There is no God's will, no miracles, no afterlife. The Bible is not the good book nor a holy book. The Bible is one of myth and of pornography Life here on earth, from its beginning, is one of evolution and universal law. Unlike human law universal law is unchangeable. Prayer is every thought you think, good or bad. The real church is within self, it's ever with you. wherever you go. or are. One goes to this church within with an open mind and with understanding in guidance needed. When aged it’s right we die. We make room on this planet for those entering upon life. We should make this planet a better, more wor­ thwhile place for the next generation. I now realize only through identical life ex­ periences had by another, or others come full understanding what the <xher experienced. While I haven't experienced in life the pre­ sent controversial subjects abortion and physi­ cian assisted suicide needs, 1 am open minded to such needs, understanding of such needs. The one to make the final decision, in need fulfilled, is the person experiencing what's wanted, needed. No outsider should be given the power to your thoughts, your decision reached. It’s a personal choice. I repeat, it’s only through identical experience of another and an open mind that one understands another's experience, and great need of abor­ tion or physician-assisted suicide. Also, I want to add the need of homosexuals to be understood. They are not at fault nor their parents. Something occurred before birth, of which is not yet understood, and law unchangeable was the result. I'd also like to comment that if life on earth becomes overpopulated, life itself will become meaningless in starvation, diseases, crime, etc. Justine McLean . Hastings ‘ HYAA program great for kids Dear editor: 9 I’m writing this letter to let the people of Hastings know what a wonderful HYAA (Hastings Youth Athletic Association) pro­ gram we have here in town. They did a great job with the kids this year. The association worked very hard in order to help the kids learn to play football and have fun while doing »o. They were at every prac­ tice and game, always ready to help, and always giving advice and encouragement to the boys. The same was done for the cheerleaders. The parents were always well informed and involved wherever possible As far as I am concerned, every effort was made to ensure that the kids learned and had a fun time while doing so. Julie Eltzroth I Hastings I Millage was a big surprise To the editor: I’m furious. When I went to vote. I discovered a request for increase millage for the county, intermediate school and township. To my knowledge, this request had no public announcements and no public awareness for the need for this proposal. It seems to me, every proposal placed on the ballot should have public disclosure. County officials, all they did with this pro­ posal is convince people to vote “no" for any mohey-raising proposals in the future. Bill Byrne Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C, 20S10, phone (202) 224-6221. District office. 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter HoeksVa. Republican, 2nd Distncl (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Piairievilie and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office.’ Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Slates House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 5430055. District field representative Steve Glover. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909 phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. Stale Capitol. P.O Box 30014 Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. □ * , „ f .1 :i 4 * r ” ' " . £ ’ ' t Why do s° many not vote? E»n in a prrs.dennil elcclion year, a mmom of 60 percent of registered volet Pubkshed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A OMatan al J-Ad Gnphcs Inc 1952 N. Broadway Haabngs. Ml 490580602 (616)9450554 Frsberic Jacobs Vca Prwdart Stephan Jacobs Secretary Jobn Jacoba Ptas-dant Joyce Ryan Trsssuiar • NEWSROOM • Dawd T. Young (Edtor) Elame Gilbert Auatant Editor) Barbar <> Gall Jason Can CrxJy Smit h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Mabel Kathryn See/ye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctass4tea ads accepted Monday through Frday 8 a tn to 5JO pm. Saturday 8 30 a m - Noon Scon Ommen Cndy O'Neil Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year tn Barry County $27 per year n adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes Io: P.O Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Posuge Part at Hastings. Ml 49058 Kim Hake, Lake Odessa: "We jum moved back here a week ago and we didn’t register fast enough. But we always vole. If people *ere more informed on the difference their vole can make (then there wo dd be a larger turnout).'' Al Hake, Lake Odessa: "The candidates need to hit the issues more than sling mud. And they certainly need to curb the campaign funds — place limits on how they can get the funding ' Jerilee Hostetler, Woodland: "I think a kx of them are disillusioned because of the candidates that are running. They don't know who to vote for. They feel they don't have a good assortment of choices.- Isabel) White, Hastings: "I don’t think the candidates they want are the ones being presented to them. I've heard so many say there’s no one good out there — they're all crooked. But I did vote.” Colleen Garber, Hastings: "I think no one's going out to vote because it's so one­ sided. It seems everyone thinks Clinton's going to win. so what's my vote going to matter? I don’t know what else can be done — maybe if they had more enthusiastic opponents to Clinton." Paul Gorodenski, Irons: "I think everybody ought to vole. That's their given privilege, they should use it. (People don't vole because) they don't have any interest in what’s going on. They don't care about the future." j �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7. 1996 — Page 5 Shirley Drake only Democrat to win in township races by Jason Carr Staff Writer Incumbent Baltimore Township supervisor Shirley Drake was the only Democrat to win in Barry County in Tuesday's elections, while Barry Township voters approved mil­ lage renewals for fire and police protection. Drake defeated Republican Lili Shotts Chencs by a total of 351 (52.lperccnl) to 323 (47 9»>. Baltimore Township also elected two Re­ publicans to its trustees positions. James Rhodes received 397 votes, while George Cullers received 376. Democrat Linda Ben­ nett won 304 votes. In Barry Township. Republican Richard Barnum defeated his Democratic opponent for supervisor. Paul Vandenberg. 760 (GOW) to 488 (39.1%). A two mill renewal far lire protection was approved 758 (62.0%) to 465 (38.0%). while a two-mill renewal far police protection was also approved 737 (59 8%) to 495 (40.2%) In Carlton Township. Republican trustee candidates Gary VandeCar and Cary Smith defeated Democrat John Usbome. Vandecar received 601 votes (39.6%), Smith received 556 (36.6%) and Usbome 361 (23.8%). In Hope Township, incumbent supervisor Patricia Albert and clerk's candidate Sylvia Forster handily defeated write-in campaigns from John Hosier and Barbara Cichy. Albert defeated Hosier 737-97. while Forster de­ feated Cichy 712-91 In Prairieville Township, Republican trustee candidate Teresa Miller received 751 voces (49.9%), Democrat Mary Herzog re­ ceived 575 (38.2%) and independent Andrew Stonburoer received 180 (12.0%). In Thornapplc Township, the four trustee seals were won by Republicans. Walter Eavey received 1.738 votes (22.4%), Mike Kelley 1.730 votes (22.3%), Rex Schad 1.703 votes (22.0%) William Getty 1.662 voces (21.4%) and Democrat urn Myers 924 voces (11.9%). The following candidates were all elected without opposition: Assyria Township All Republicans: supervisor-David Boles. 472 votes; clerk-Dena Miller. 492; treasurerNianne Jarrard. 489; trustees-Kenneth Strum. 472; Geraldine Morgan. 456. Baltimore Township Shirley Drake Mike Kelley Maple Grove Township All Republicans except Richard Spitzer. Democrat: supervisor- Rod Crothers. 388; clerk- Susie Butler. 413; treasurer- Darla Cady, 411; trustees- Floyd Shilton, 373; Richard Spitzer. 188. Orangeville Township Al) Democrats: supervisor- John Gales. 644; clerk- Darlene Harper. 703; treasurer­ Lee Cook. 703; trustees- Fred Lewis, 675; Michael O’Brien, 638. Prairieville Township All Republicans except Normajean Camp­ bell. and Richard Werner Jr., Democrats and Robert Kull, independent. Only Five candi­ dates ran for the six-member Park Commis­ sion and chairman William Alman said they would continue to look for a sixth person to appoint to the commission: supervisorLloyd Goyings, 829; clerk- N?nnajean Campbell, 690; treasurer- Vickey Notting­ ham, 842; park commissioners- Janeth Somers, 748; William Alman. 743; Melvin Rogers, 742; Richard Werner Jr., 623; Walt Eavey Richard Barnum Robert Kull, 96. Rutland Township All Democrats: supervisor- Bob Edwards, 884; clerk- Barbara Bedford, 924; treasurerBlanchc Munjoy, 895; trustees- Sandra Hause, 783; Russell Palmer, 781; Finley Hansford. 743; Marlin Walters. 737. Thornapple Township All Republicans: supervisor- Donald Boy­ sen. 1916; clerk- Donna Stagray, 1910; trea­ surer- Shirley Eaton. I960. Woodland Township All Republicans: supervisor- Douglas Mackenzie, 678; clerk- Cheryl Allen, treasurer- Nancy Lou Potter. 697; trut Duane Bump, 659; Tim Allen. 636 Yankee Springs Township All Republicans: supervisor- George don, 1156; clerk- Janice Lippert. 1141; surer- Robert Herold. 1131; trustees- R. Finkbeiner. 1140; Mary Cook. 1137; stable- Charles Misak. 1134. JCPENNEY IS CLOSING AU Republicans: clerk-Kimberly (Cairns) Larsen. 409; treasurer-Virginia Hemon. 417; library trustees- Betty Ann Vansyckle, 339; Jack Herbstreith. 327; Gloria Jean Herbstreith. 325; Mary Baker. 320; Marylyn Rees, 318; Theresa Lynn Fruin, 291 Barry Township All Republicans, clerk- Debra DeweyP^rry, 825; treasurer- Judith Wooer, 852; trustees- Arnold Lawrence, 817; Roger trji. Turner Jr., 114. Carlton Township All Republicans: supervisor- David Kaiser, 651; clerk- Wilma Daniels. 671; treasurer- Marlene Forman. 658. Castleton Township All Republicans: supervisor- Justin Coo­ ley. 690; clerk- Loma Wilson. 697; trea­ surer- Loretta Pixley. 716; trustees- William Wilson. 681; Donald Langham. 27 write-in Good friends like you are hard to leave. Hurry in for spectacular savings. votes. Hastings Township All Democrats: supervisor- Richard Thomas, 686; clerk- Bonnie Cruttenden. 688; treasurer Diana Phillips. 580; trusteesDouglas Peck. 657; Michael Smith. 649; Franklin Beckwith. 638; Ndl Wilder. 632. Hope Township All Republican: treasurer- Mary Jo Whitaker. 809; trustees- John Woods. 760; Roger Adams. 754. Irving Township All Republicans: supervisor- Milton Buehler. 768; clerk- Emily Hamson. 766; treasurer- Noreen Reigicr. 783; trustees- W. James Harrison. 709; Richard Raymond, 25% 647. Johnstown Township AU Republicans; supervisor- Barbara Earl, 760; clerk- June Doster. 795; treasurerWilma Strickland. 780; trustees- Wendell Strickland. 767; Desna Powell. 747. EVERYTHING IN THE STORE I St. Rose Church Basement .-5 jrftoon St.) In Hastings | THURSDAY, NOV. 14th (7to9pjn.) (Coffee. Cider and Hot Cookies will be served) FRIDAY, NOV. 15th (9 Lm.ro J pm) x Holiday LUNCHEON (II t.m. to I p.m.) featuring a Variety of Homemade Soups.. *3 50 OFF DOWNTOWN HASTINGS • Handy... Wooden MITTEN DRYERS i • Large CUT-OUT SANTAS • Pole Santas for Decorations 1 । Store Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 8 pm; Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm; Sunday 11 am - 4 pm With our current Cloaeout retail pricing, we will not be participating in JCPenney National Advertising. • Limited Edition St. Rose BIRD HOUSES • Angelic Menu PRAYER BOARDS plus Lots of STOCKING STUFTERS Proceeds ot rhs event to benefit St. Rose PARENTS CLUB BAKISALt CPenney �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 7. 1996 I___________ Madeline V. Cook |_________ IeonaMaeRogers__________ HASTINGS - Leona Mae Rogers, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 1996 at Pennock Hospital She was born Apnl 5.1917 in Vermontville, the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Hess) Dies. She graduated from Charlotte High School, and attended Nurses Training in Ann Arbor. Mrs. Rogers worked for 27 years at Pennock Hospital. She enjoyed sewing, bowling, and *nowmobiling. She also Volunteered for the Red Cross. She married Jonathon P Rogers July 28, 1940, they have lived at Thomapple Lake since 1946. She was preceded in death by brothers, Ernie Dies, Lany Dies, Robert Dies, Joseph Dies; sisters, Ruth Sebestain, Hazel Varney. Sally Erler, and Roberta Dies. She is survived by her husband, JonaJton of Thornapplc Lake; son. Forest (Betty) Rogers of Brookfield. Connecticut; daughters, Judy Joppie of Hastings, Sharon DeWitt of Hay­ ings. grandchildren, David Joppie. Steve DeWitt, Vernard DeWitt, Michelle Rogers, Melanie Dunham; 20 nieces and nephews Visitation will be held Thursday, November 7, 1996 from 5-8pm. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 8, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES Q t I M B Y UNITED MKTHODIS1 CHURCH M 79 Weu Suwin Trim bridge (616) «M5 9592 Sunday School 10 a m . Wonhip II a tn . After School Special Wednesday. 4pm PO 6J Haumgs. Ml 49051 PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH O» (JOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hailing*. Phone 945-3195 Worthip. prainng. teltewihip Sunday 10 a m and 6 p m . Wednesday 7 p.m Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a m. to 6 p.m ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Dehon) after 6 p m weekday* or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10 00 am — 1928 Book of Common Prayer ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mau 4:30 p m . Sunday Masses 800 a.m. and 1100 a.m.. Confeuions Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF C HRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship II a.m . Evening Sen ices 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on v idem in the home Free Bib*. Cor­ respondence Course CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . I mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-228' Sunday School al 10 00 a. m . Woe ship 11 00 a rr . Evening Service at 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC IABERNACLL. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Ru-jrt. *46 8490 or 94g 2467 Sunday School 10 a nt. Sunday Mining Worship II am, Sumby hvenmg Sers ice 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If imert sled tn a free Home BiMc Study. please call for more details WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHIROL 3115 N Broadway. HaUtngv Ml 49058 PMor Carl ImMeld Phone .3674061 or Darlene PxUrd 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday 9 00 a m . Ret Ken Vaught. II 00 a •.» Re* Cart Litchfield SUN DAY SCHOOL 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TI.RS Adult classes. Gaming Pct mwmI Financial Freedom. Fuundatfinal Doctrine* of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Callmg God * Pro pl. Back To God. Building Lu*mg Relationship* with your Spouse Children and Friend* Jom u* for the cla** that tn* your need* 4-H. M.arday* 6 30-8 00 p m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday .‘00pm at 154 I Braodway Woodland ilaobaugh residence) and Wednes­ day 5 15 p m at the Hidden Valley (.mmumiy Center Community HrcaMaU lhe third Saturday each month nothin . freewill offering You arc incited and welcome CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Bmnd way Randall Hanman Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. II 00 a.m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m Even ing Service. Wednesday : 700 p m Services for Adults. Teem and Children PLEASANT VIEW FAMILt CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pcslor Stephen Wright (616) 758 3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a m . Sunda* Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 p m . Wednesday AWANA n 10-8 (Bpm (3 yr. old through 6th grade) Saturdays 7-9 p m Teen Center 7 12th grades HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M 37 south at M 79 Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 9454995 Kathy Count, choir director Sun dav morning: 9:30 a m.. Sunday School; 10 45 a m Morning wor ship; 6 00 p m Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pai Fuller from 5'30-7 30 p m Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4gg7 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her nng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30. Wednesday 6 p.m Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Revin Shortey. Senior Pastor James R Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Classes for all ages. 11OO a m. Morning W orship Service. Jr. Church up io 4<h Grade. 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7 00 p.m . Teens in Houseman Hail. 7 00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8 15 p.m . Adult Choir practice THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH, 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen Pastor Churcl office phone 946-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10 45 a m Sunday children s church Tuesday prayer and share lime 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services - 9 45 a m . Bible Classes for all ages. 1040 am Morning Worship Thursday 7 30 p m Prayer and Bi ble Study — Sharing your Faith. 5 30 p m youth meeting with "Youth with a Message" 945 9224 . 6 .30 p m Bible study for all HASTINGS ASSEMBLY -OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junaw Bible Quit (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study ■ No age limits HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Comer Suic Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Dxiald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a.m Morning Worship. 5:00 pm Teens; 6.00 p.m Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults Kids Alive for age* 2 through fifth grade 9:00 a m Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 am Young Adult Bible Study. 6: 30 pm Kid's and Ladies' Bible Study. 7:00 p.m Bi Me Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further information call the chunh office. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St . Michael AMon. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Nov 10 - 8 00 and 10 45 a m Commumon. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). 6*00 Youth Group Thursday. Nov 7 - 9:30 Mia Flour/Pasty. 6 10-6 40 Children's Choir. 7:30 Adult Choir. 8 00 AA. Fnday. Nov 8 7: 00 Meal Cutung Pasiy Saturday . Nov 9 - 8:00-7:00 Pasty Sate. 9 30 Caiech 2; I 30 Inquirers; 8 00 NA Monday. Nov II - 7:00 Women of Faith. Tuesday. Nov. 12 — 7 00 Stephen Supp Supers Wednesday. Nov 13 - 6:30 Stewardship Comm Holy NASHVILLE AREA HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pauor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Muik and Chnuun Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar net free building with etevaior to ail floor* Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM AM al 10:30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30a m . Coffee Felk’wrhip 10:30 am. Worship 1100 am with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. Ml-Hl Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p m . Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5:30 p.m WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Ksds Acuvmes starting 6 00 p m First Wednesday of month is Game Night Thursday. Nov 7 — Com­ munity Prayer Service 12 15 pm in sanctuary. Fnday. Nov. 15 — SI. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 am. Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m. to 8 p.m . Swiu Steak Dinner. 2 setting* 5 and 6pm. adult* 56 and children ages 11 and under S3 via advance ticket sales GRACE COMMUNITY' CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. leader­ ship training HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Chrulian Education Becky Oeiler. ProgramYouth Director Thursday. Nov 7 — 9 30 a m Circle 82. Lounge. 3-00 p m . Cadetie Choir. 3 00 p m Hand chimes Fnday. Nov 8 — 3:00 pm Middle High Retreat begins Saturday. No* 8 — Presbytery meeting in Holt. 7 00 Ringo Sw ingot. Hail Sunday Nov 10 8 00 a.m Chancel Coir rehearsal. 9 30 and 1100 Morning Worship. (9 30 Service is broadcast o*er WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is pro vxted during both services; 9:50 a m Sunday Church School for all ages. 10 30 am Coffee Hour. II 50 a m Children's Church. NO PYF Meeting! Today. 7 00 p m New Members Class at the Manse Monday. Nov. II — 4.00 p.m Rehearsal for the Christmas Musical. 7:30 p m Session. Dining Room Tuesday Nov 12 - I 00 p.m Staff meets for prayer. 4 00 p m Apple P>e Making. 7 00 p m Circle *9. Lounge. 7:00 p.m Deacons. Dining Room. 7 00 p m . Girl Scout Leaders. Hall Wedne* day. Nov 13 — 7 00 p m . Chancel Choir ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E B««nd St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundas* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all ten «ces. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Re* Deacon David Hustwick at 946 2101 St Andrew * t* a part of ’he Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cock Rd — Hastings. Michigan Charles H. G tnger HASTINGS - Madeline V. Cook, age 79, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, November I. 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Miss Cook was bom of July 7,1917in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Ray and Ida (Eaton) Cook. She was a life long Hastings resident and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1936 from Hastings High School and went on to attend the University of Michigan. She was employed as an Office Assistant in Physician's offices in Hastings for many years. The offices included Dr. Wedel, Dr. Huebner. Dr. Brown and Dr. Atkison, and retired in 1982. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray in 1974; mother. Ida in 1983 and a brother, Royal Cook in 1928. She is survived by special friends, Al, Doug and Sharon Bancroft of Hastings and Maxine Watson of Hastings. Respecting her wishes there will be do services. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - David D. Kruko, age 54, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, November 2, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Kruko was bom on August 31, 1942 in Jackson County, the son of Claude & Bertine (Phelps) Kruko. The family moved to Hastings in 1945 and he attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1960 from Hastings High S'hool. He was married to Freddy Hauser on August 10, 1962; he then married Denise (Spiker) How-ell on February 23. 1996. Mr. Kruko worked primarily as a Builder/ Building Contractor most of his working life. He was a member of Hastings Elks Lodge #1965, Michigan Home Builder’s Association, Ducks Unlimited, Hastings Country Club, Past 11 year member of the Hastings Qty Zoning Board of Appeals, was an avid Sportsman enjoying especially golfing, hunting, fishing, bowling & softball. He was preceded in death by his father, Qaude in 1978. He is survived by his wvife, Denise; two daughters. Dana (Tim) Hall of Big Rapids, Cristine (Michael) McLean of Hastings; two step-daughters, Christina Jaconette of Harbor Springs, Susanne (Todd) Harr of Crawford, Georgia; three grandchildren; mother, Bertine Kruko of Hastings; brother, Karl William (Barbara) Kruko of Hastings; former wife, Freddy Kruko of Hastings. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, November 5,1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating.. Memorial contributions may be made to the David D. Kruko Memorial Fund. |Paul Scott Norris| BATTLE CREEK - Paul Scott Norns agt 28, of Bittle Creek* passed away Wednesday, October 30. >996 in South Bend, Indiana. He was bom on March 6, 1968 in Mount Clemens, the son of Paul T. and Sue A. (Botsford) Norns. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1986. He was in the United States Army from 12/29/1987-1017/1991 as Sergeant E-5 Desert Storm. He lived in Fort Drum, New York while in the Army. Mr. Norris was married to Kelli L. (Mleczewski) Norris on May, 7, 1988. He was employed by United Technology Automotive and formerly at Tokai Rika USA. He was a former member of American Legion Post in Middlebury, Indiana. Mr. Norris enjoyed music, DJ. work. & playing guitar. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William F. Norris. Mr. Norris is survived by his wife, Kelli L. Norris of Battle Creek; mother & step-father. Sue (Rod) VanMiddfesworth of Fulton; father, Paul T. Norris of Battle Creek; four brothers, Michael P. Norris of Battle Creek, William F. Norris, II of Fulton, James E. Norris of Fulton, Matthew R. Norris of Battle Creek; one sister, Patricia A. Norris of East Leroy; two step­ brothers, Troy VanMiddleswonh of Kalama­ zoo, Brian VanMiddleswonh of Kalamazoo; one step-sister, Kimberly O’Brien of Battle Creek; paternal grandmother, Iola Norris of Battle Creek: maternal grandparents, Thomas (Pauline) Bosford of Williamston. Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 2, 1996 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Pastor Worden of Hick­ ory Corners Bible Church officiating. Interment was in Union Cemetery, Johns­ town Township. Memonal contributions may be made to K.T.S. Support Group. I NcnstyJ. Wilkins| BATTLE CREEK - Nancy J. Wilkins, age 53, of Battle Creek and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday, Novemba 3, 1996 at Battle Creek Health System/Community Site. Mrs. Wilkins was bom on August 23, 1943 in Lansing, the daughter of LaVerae & Nyla (Berry) Carmoney. She was raised in the Charlotte area and attended schools there, going on to attend Olivet College. Mrs. Wilkins was a homemaker. She had lived in Battle Creek for the past two years and had previously lived in several Michigan Communities including Hastings & Ludington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Farl Wilkins in 1984; granddaughter, Sarah Villarreal. • , She is survived by four daughters, Diane Villarreal of Battle Creek, Debra LaLone of Hastings. Melissa Smith of Woodland, Cheryl Lovejoy of Nashville; one son, Doug Lovejoy of East Lansing; six grandchildren; eleven brothers; six sisters. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, November 6, 1996 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Wilfred Baker officiating. Memonal contributions may be made to Nancy J. Wilkins Memorial Fund Waynard L. (Joe) Jarrard [ NASHVILLE - Waynard L. (Joe) Jarrard, age 66, of Nashville, passed away Friday, November 1, 1996 at his residence. He was bom September 22,1930 in Nashvil­ le, the son of Keith and Marie (Elliston) Jarrard. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1948, he was drafted into the United States Marine Corp, in December 1951 and was discharged as Corporal in December 1953 serving in Korea. He married Nianne A. Potter on February 20, 1954. They purchased the farm on Guy Road South of Nashville in 1956, where he currently lived. They had registered Holstein Dairy Cattle until 1993, and was currently crop fanning. Mr. Jarrard was Barry County Farmer of the Year in 1966, and was inducted into the Michi­ gan Farmen Hall of Fame in August of 1996. He was a member of the County, State, and National Holstein Association, 4-H Dairy Leader, the 4-H Rodeo Developmental Committee. He was Assyria Township Offical for 30 yean, (Constable, Trustee, Treasury and for past 20 yean, Deputy Treasury). His hobbies were farming, dairy cattle, and loved his horses. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ward (Jim) Jarrard. He is survived by his wife, Nianne A. Jarrard of Nashville; daughter. Debra K. (Larry) Park­ er of Lansing; sons, Lynn A. (Kathy) Jarrard of Sunfield, Dennis J. Jarrard of Royal Oak; one granddaughter, Lindsey Parker; brother, Ross L (Joan) Jarrard of Battle Creek; sister, Gladys (LaMoin) Mitchell of Nashville; several nieces and nephews. ... Funeral Services were held Tuesday, November 5. 1996 at Girrbach Funeral Home with Pastor Glenn Wegner officiating. Burial was at Ellis Cemetery. Assyria Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Valley Scholarship Fund, Barry County 4-H, Baseline United Methodist Church, or Pennock Hospital. Gertrude M. Cramer HASTINGS - Gertrude M. Cramer, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Saturday. November 2, 1996 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was bora February 9.1909 in Kanappolis North Carolina, the daughter of Braxton and Rosie (Gunner) PhilUps. Mrs. Cramer had lived in Hastings for lhe past 20 years. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Arentz; and a son, Bobby Steele. She is survived by her granddaughters, Pattie Maicusse, Dolores Velte, Sherry Pyrzenski, Ellen Brewer, and Mary Todd. Respecting her wishes private services were held, with burial at Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. |Blaine E. (Bud) Curtis| LAKE ODESSA - Blaine E. (Bud) Curtis, age 59, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Friday, November 1, 1996 at his residence. Mr. Curtis w as bom on July 19,1937 in Lake Odessa, the son of Rowland and Fannie (Everett) Curtis. He w as raised in the Lake Odessa area and attended Lake Odessa schools, graduating in 1955. He was married to Thelma Haskins on August 15, 1958 in Lake Odessa. He was employed at Hastings Aluminum for thirty years and w-as employed at the Lake Odessa Union Bank for six years. He was preceded in death by his father. Rowland J. Curtis and father-in-law, William T. Haskins. He is survived by his ivife, Thelma; two daughters, Sally J. Swanson of Hastings and Sandra K. (Brian) Olmstead of Hastings; one son, David R. (Laurie Ann) Curtis of Hastings; grandsons, Brandcn L. Swanson, Bretton D. Curtis and Lucas E. Olmstead; mother, Fannie Curtis of Lake Odessa; two sisters, Carlene (Melvin) Lindner of Lake Odessa and Rosaliee (Robert) McDowell of Wyoming; one uncle, Wayne Curtis of Lake Odessa; mother-in-law, Marie Haskins of Lake Odessa; brother-in-law, Terry (Betty) Haskins of Carksville; sister-in­ law, Shirley (Terry) Taylor of Grand Rapids; former sister-in-law, Carol A. Haskins of Lans­ ing; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 5, 1996 at Lakewood United Methodist Church, Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Ionia Area Hospice or the Lake Odessa Community Library Building Fund. Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Charles H. Geiger, age 83, of Kentwood and formerly of Freeport passed away Tuesday, November 5, 1996 at Hospice Care of Grand Rapids. Mr. Geiger was bom on October 18,1913 in Greenville, MI, the son of Floyd and Mabel (Haskins) Geiger. He was raised in the Freeport, MI area and attended Freeport schools, graduating in 1931 from Freeport High School. He married Thelma V. Wingeier on June 12, 1938 and she passed away February 18, 1989. He then married Gertrude M. (Phillips) Gwinn on May 5. 1990. Mr. Geiger was owner/publisher of The Freeport News, The Clarksville Record; owner of The Geiger Insurance Agency of Freeport, purchasing the businesses from Mr Ken Braendle in 1944. He also was central area custom printer for other newspapers for many years. Mr. Geiger was a long-time Freeport Community Activist He served seventeen years as village president and worked diligent­ ly to bring businesses and community services to the Freeport area. He was a life member, past member and long-time treasurer of Freeport Masonic Lodge; member of Order of Easter Star, Knights of Pythias, The Odd Fellows Lodge, Hastings Moose Lodge, Tri-County Conserva­ tion Cub, Freeport Rural Fire Assoc., Michi­ gan Press Assoc.. He was an avid outdooraman enjoying especially hunting, fishing and golf. He was preceded in death by his wife, *D>dma on February 18,1989 and an infant brother. Mr. Geiger is survived by his ivife, Gertrude; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Christy Geiger of Freeport; three daughters and son-in-laws, Alyce and David Yarger of Nash­ ville, Sharon and Steven Jacobs of Hastings and Connie and CJ. Allred of Freeport; seven grandchildren. Charles Edward Geiger, Edward Charles Geiger, Cindy Roden, Cheryl Hoffman, Christina Hoffman, Deborah Thompson and Dianne Lake; eight great grand­ children, Cody and Brittany Geiger, Jessica and Kaitlyn Roden, Stacia and Jacqueline Thompson, and Austin and Alyx Lake; one step-son, Kenneth Konieczny of Hastings; one step-daughter, Sally Fare of Grand Rapids; eleven step-grandchildren; twelve step-great grandchildren; one sister, Yvonne McKenzie of Garden Grove, CA; one aunt, Winifred Cheney of Hickory Corners; three nephews and several cousins. Visitations will be held Thursday, Novem­ ber 7 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 7:OOpni 9:00pm at the Wren Funeral Home with Masonic Services bang conducted at 6:30pm in the funeral home chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday, November 8, 1996 al Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Bradley P. Kalajainen officiating and personal reflections by Mr. John Jack. Burial will be at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Amercian Cancer Society, Hospice Center of Grand Rapids, Freeport Boosters or the charity of one’s choice. • Penme E. Rider BATTLE CREEK - Pennie E. Rider, 53 << Springview Towers, Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, November 6,1996 at Blodgett Hospi? tai in Grand Rapids after a lengthy illness; Ms. Rider was born March 15, 1943 it Marshall, the daughter of Philip and Eileet (McCoy) Coats. She attended Marshall Schools, and graduated from Marshall High School in 1961. She worked for Hasting! Manufacturing Company as an accounts receiveable clerk for 12 yean, retiring in 1982. She had previously worked for the former Maize Milkers Company in Marshall and Holland. TransAmerica Insurance in Battle Creek, and also State Farm Regional Office. She had lived in Hastings from 1971 until 1983, when she moved to Battle Creek where she has lived since. Ms. Rider was the recording secretary for the Teamsters Local at Hastings Manufacturing and was a member of the Women of The Moore at the Hastings Lodge. She had attended Grace Community Church. She had done much volunteer work for the American Cancer Socie­ ty. She was active with arts and crafts at Spring­ view Towers, and enjoyed playing cards with her friends there. She enjoyed genealogy. She is survived by four sisters, Sandra Thornton of Ceresco, Deborah Cypert of Orland, Indiana, Dawn Drumhiiler of Tekons­ ha and Pamela Ratliff of Albion; three brothers, Craig Coats of Adrain, Gordon Coats of Marshall and Steve Coats of Battle Creek; many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Eileen Coats, two brothers, Philip CoaL^ Jr and Meridith Rand Coats. Friends may call at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home after 9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 7. Services will be held on Friday, November 8 at 3:30 p.m. with Reverend Mike Whitesill of Grace Community Church officaiting. Burial will follow in Porter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association [ S. Gail Heykoop | HASTINGS - Mrs. S. Gail Heykoop, age 53, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 1996 at Butterworth Hospital. She was born on October 9,1943, in Detroit, the daughter of Gerald Me Coy and Alzada M. Brown. She was married to Tim J. Heykoop on July 24. 1987. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, and grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by ha husband. Tun J. Heykoop; one daughter, Lisa (Brad) Jordan of Ada; one son, Matthew Cawson of Rockford; two stepchildren, Tim (Allison) Heykoop of Rockford and Tony (Mindy) Heykoop of Missouri; three grandsons; her mother, Alzada Noble of Osseo, two sisters, Nancy (Gary) Milla of Clinton, Alzada Strick of Livonia; brother. Inland Brown of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held. Sunday. Novem­ ber 3, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville, with Mr. Glen Steorts officiating. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Social News Northeastern kids visit Casey’s farm and school Second-graders at Northeastern Elementary recently visited Hinds School, a one-room school house in Barry County. Owner Bob Casey told students about life in a one room school. Larry Ricco’s and Tanya Haney's classes also enjoy a nature hike on Casey's Foxfire tree farm. Bob Casey sits back and watches students feed fish in the pond after a scavenger hunt. Michael John Todd, Delton and Kathleen Joy McGuire, Delton. James Richard Perry. Ill, Dearborn and Tamara Lynn Bridgman. Hastings. Gerald Lloyd Livingston, Hastings and Donna Marie Duimstra, Hastings. John William Barlass. Shelbyville and Darlene Kay Bar lass. Shelbyville. Mark Russell. Hastings and Christine Marion Rutledge. South Bend. IN. Scott Alan Campbell, Wayland and Sonja Renee’ Hammond. Hastings bl Kubeks to celebrate 30 years together In each group, the first prize winner re­ ceived $10, the second received $5 and the third received $3. All the other children were given honorable mention prizes of $L Art Meade then lined up all the first prize winners to award a grand prize which was won by Andry Vaughn, the cute 3-year-old. First grand prize was $25. Second grand prize of $20 went to Erica Buxton for her clown costume and make up. After the judging ended, the Lions Club members and spouses found themselves left to clean up the mess and eat the four left­ over hot dogs. They judged the party, the evening and the contest to have been a com­ plete success despite the lack of a bonfire and the indoors setting. Ionia County National Bank’s Woodland Branch donated cash toward the party and the prizes again this year. Don’t forget this Saturday will be the Herb Miller benefit at the Woodland Townehouse. The evening’s events will start at 4 p.m. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT; CIRCUIT DIVISION MARVIN ANSON, ct al, Plaintiffs Jim and Alice Kubek will be celebrating 3C years of marriage on Nov. 9. 1996. We, their children and grandchildren, invite family and friends to share in the celebration at 5 p.m. at the Algonquin Lake Lodge, 2403 Iroquois ^Trail. Hastings. Your presence is all that is required. by Catherine Lucas Because of the extreme cold and the pre­ dicted possibility of snow on Halloween night, the Woodland Lions abandoned the annual bonfire and hot dog roast in Herald Classic Park. Instead they held the annual event in the Lions Club building on Main Street. The hot dogs were cooked on the stove, but the crowd ate 146 of them and then drank seven gallons of apple cider. The seven dozen doughnuts ran out early; so the club sent out for some cookies, which also disap­ peared. After that, they cut up some large muffins from the Woodland Townehousc. The large crowd overflowed into the north room of the Woodland Townehousc. A 7:30 p.m. Art Meade started the cos­ tume contest. The judges were Phyllis Baitinger. Virginia Crockford and Nell Stan­ nard. The first group judged were six 2-year-olds and under. Most of these tiny lots were held by mothers. First prize was won by Jeralynn Wright, second prize went to Brett Flessner and third was awarded to Hope Shatteriy. Three-year olds were judged next and Audry Vaughn was the first-place winner, al­ though one judge thought she was a princess in her cute orange satin dress with a full skirt and a black net witch’s cat. and another thought she was a good witch. Keaton McLaughlin had a costume with a spiked tail that could have been an alligator or a dinosaur and was given the second prize. Forest Quick was awarded the third prize. Four-year-old winners were Joshua Wright, Cameron Lowland and Damien Stephens. In the age 6 and 7 group Kasey Flessner was first, Sarah Landis was second and Michael Gregory was third. There were seven children in the age 8 and 9 lineup. Kyle Rowland won first with hunt­ ing costume. He carried a stuffed Daffy Duck on the end of his hunting gun. Amanda Wright was second and Lindsay Laubaugh won third prize. Next, those ages 10 and 11 were judged. Erica Buxton in a beautiful clown costume was awarded first prize. Samantha Geiger and Jeremy Flessner won second and third prizes. The last group judged were 12 and over. A pair of gypsy ladies, Betsy Hoort and Alli­ son Eavey, split the first prize. Krista Ely and Helena Carey completed the prize win­ ners in this age group. FILE: 92441-AW (Consolidated with The Woodland Gospel Quartet, including Tom Schmidt, Glen DePres, Bob Lowell, Ken Geiger, Jan Kelley, Dennis Tinsman and Roger Buxton sang at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday. when a spaghetti dinner for a free-will offer­ ing will begin. The dinner will be served un­ til 7 p.m. After the dinner. Bill Wilson Jr. will auction off many donated items. When the auction has ended, there will be dancing. Herb Miller, a young Woodland man, is having treatment for brain cancer. The bene­ fit is sponsored by Bobby McLeod and the Woodland Townehousc. The Woodland Food Co-op manager. Rose Moore, is asking that people who know her send Anncmane Othmcr a birthday card. Her birthday will be Nov. 16 and she is in Ten­ dercare Nursing Houe, 240 E. North St., Hastings. 49058. Anne Buxton and her fiance, Ross Mee­ han. flew to the Bahamas over the weekend. They were married there Tuesday. Nov. 5. The Woodland Woman’s Study Club will meet in the Woodland Lions Club building at 1 p.m., Tuesday. Nov. 12. Edna Crothers is planning a fun program. The Woodland Gospel Quartet sang at Lakewood United Methodist Church for al­ most two hours Sunday evening. An extra tenor, Jan Kelley, joined them for some of the music during the second half of the concert and sang some solos. He and his wife, Darcy Lowell Kelley, sang a duet during lhe intermission. Darcy’s father. Bob Lowell, has sung with the group for many years Also, after the concert started, another friend of Bob Lowell's arrived to play the guitar. He had never even met the group before, and had not practiced with them. He works with Lowell at Stcelcase, and had a hard time finding the church. His name is Dale Bell. Tom Schmidt, the big bass singer from Eaton Rapids who has added a lot to the group for the past year or two announced that his employers are sending him to Indi­ ana, and he will have to leave lhe group. The quartet sang many lively songs as wel! as some that are amusing such as Bob Lowell’s ever-popular solo. ’’Excuses." During the program lhe relatively new lead and steel guitar player. Dennis Tinsman, spoke about his life experiences. He is in­ volved in prison ministry and has written two books, one with a forward by Ned Gra­ ham. son of Billy Graham. The group currently consists of seven men. who represent three different denomi­ nations and four different churches. They in­ clude Ken Geiger of Lake Odessa who sings lead. Bob Lowell of Hastings who sings baritone, Glen DePew who sings tenor and Tom Schmidt who sings bass are both from Eaton Rapids and the new singer. Jan Kelley of Hastings. Roger Buxton, who plays key­ boards and sometimes sings, is the only original member of the group left at this time. Buxton and Geiger are both members of Lakewood United Methodist Church and this annual concert is considered lhe quartet's home concert. There was a good crowd at the concert. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m.. Thursday, Nov. 14. in the dining room of Lake Manor on Emerson Street in Lake Odessa. The program will be about historical baby bottles, medicine bot­ tles and Lake Odessa historical relics. The public is welcome. Chamber to elect Board of Directors The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will have election of board members between 6 and 7 p.m. Saturday at its annual dinner at the Hastings Country Club. Nominated for election are^ocumbent Dorothy Conklin of Riverbend Travel, Hearts Desire and Back Door Deli; incumbent Dr. Stacey Garrison, a dentist; Karen Health of Second Hand Comers; incumbent Lisa Humphrey of Manpower, incumbent Carl Schoessel, superintendent of Hastings Area Schools; and Diane Smith of Chariton Park. Members will select no more than five. Information about the candidates may be obtained at the chamber office. Scheduled speaker at the annual dinner will be Victor (Hugo) Walton, a 1954 graduate of Hastings High School who now is a consultant in Ansonia, Conn. He will talk about changes in Hastings in "Staying Afloat in a Sea of Change." ABSOLUTE AUCTION Exclusive Island Estate lH9fWe-1466) Goguac Lake • Battle Creek, Michigan ROBERT SHAFFER. Bwn ComMy Draw Ciwhaiarr BARRY COUNTY. a Mfch<an pabiic corporation; LYNN FLEMING. Allegan County Drain Commtoaiooer; and ALLEGAN COUNTY, a Michigan public corporation, Defendants PINE LAKE ASSOCIATION. et al, Intervenors NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING NORMAL vs. BARRY A ALLEGAN W I l)\| 1)1 ( I Mill It 4 LEVEL FOR PINE LAKE COUNTIES ROSEMARY DECKER. «t aL Intervenors PROCEDURAL HISTORY OF CASE in 1969. Uta several years at low water level at Pur Lake, a Judgement was entered in Barry County Circuit Cour, puru-ant to the Inland Lake Level Act of 1961 seeing the normal level of Pine Lake at 890.50 feet above sea level. A well and pump were installed at Pine Lake in 1971 and water was pumped uno the lake for approximately six months Since 1971. the level of P-.ne Lake has been controlled by nature In 1992 lake residents claiming damage as result of high water levels filed this action seeking to compel Barty County and the Barry County Drain Comcnssaxser to lower the level of Prae Lake. On May 5.1993. the complaint was dismissed in Circuit Court but the Court of Appeals, on April 28. 1995. Ordered the Circuit Court io hold a hearing “io determine whether a departure from the established normal level is necessary “ After the Court of Appeals Order. Allegan County and the Allegan County Drain Commaasooer were added as Defendants and The Pine Lake Association and others joined the law­ suit as Intervenors. Walker appointed to Hospital Board Jack Walker, executive partner of Walker & Fluke CPA. has been appointed to the Pennock Hospital Board of Directors Walker serves on the Pennock Foundation Board and has since its inception in 1987. He graduated from Western Michigan University Walker is a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, uherc he is involved in the choir, teaching of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) and serving on the St. Rose Education Trust Fund Board. He is also a member of Ducks Unlimited. Walker lives in Hastings with his wife and five children. ■NQIKEQf HEADING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE HEARING described above will be held in the Barry County Tnal Court. Circuit Divmon. to determine a NOR­ MAL LEVEL for PINE LAKE; situated m PrameWle Township. Barry County, and Gun Plain Township, Allegan County, pursuant to Part 307 of the Natural Rrsourc e» and Environmental Protection Act. being 1994 PA 451. for­ merly the Inland Lake Level Act The Hearing will be held before th* Honorable James H Fisher. Circuit Judge, tn the Circuit Courtroom. 220 Wes State Street Hastings Midugan on BER. IB-19,1996; AT 8 JO AM. • 17 Room Mansion on 3± Acre Island • 3 or 4 BR • 4.5 BA • Alarm System • Totally Landscaped • All Public Utilities • Helicopter Landing Area • Mainland Lot Included • One Minute to Mainland Excellent Owner Financing MONDAY A TUESDAY. NOVEM­ SELLS REGARDLESS OF PRICE The Judge w(U determine the NORMAL LEVEL for PtNE LAKE based on the following factors, (a) Past lake level records, including lhe ordinary high water mark and seasonal fluctuations, (b) The location of septic tanks, drain NO MINIMUMS • NO RESERVES fields. sea walls, docks, and other penman physical features, (cl Government vuneys and reports. (d> The hydrology of the watershed, (e) Downstream flow NATIONAL AUCTION GROUP, INC. requirements and impacts on downstream npanans. (f) fisheries and wddhfe 639 Walnut Street • Gadsden. AL 35901 wwM.national-auction.com habitat protection and enhancement, (g) Upstream drainage; (h) Rights of npar iam. (I) Testimony and evidence offered by all interaled persons; and (j) America's Trophy Property Auctioneers Other pertinent facts and cucumstances For Free Brochure 1-800-687-4333 or (205) 547-3434 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1996 anyone suggests that she is in the wrong. Your recommendation that she apologize to us for meddling in our personal business will also go • unheeded What do you suggest now? I don’t want my mother to know I wrote this . LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE — Dofoull hot boon mod* in THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default ho* been made in the condition* of a mortgage mode by Ted A. PICK Ann Landers Switzlcrland Dear Friend in Switzerland: Apparently, your mother is not only a meddler but stub­ born as a Missouri mule. Your best bet is to keep as much real estate as possible between your wife and your mother and give your wife total support. Too bad Mom has alienated the entire family. You can be sure the price for her meddling and negative attitude is loneliness. 8 So-^a E. PICK, husband and wife (original mor- tgogors) to Woodham* Mortgage Corporation. Who's the victim? due al the date hereof the turn of Fifty Five Thou­ sand Six Hundred Ninety and 85/100 Dollar* (855.690.85), including Interest at 8.500% per assignment* to COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS (f/k/o Countrywide Funding Corporator.) a* assignee by an assignment dated May 31. 1991. which was recorded un July 22. 1991. In Liber 520. on Pogo 282. Barry County Record*, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the mm of Sixty Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Four and 02/100 dollars (S64.334.02). In­ cluding interest at 10.500% per annum. Said premises ore situated in Town»hip ot BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Beginning at a point ol the North line of Sort ion 36. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. dirtant 430 00 North ond Sooth 1 4 lino o< »oid Sortion 787 66 loot North Section lino. 290.00 foot; thence West 310.00 56 minute* 25 second* East 569.74 foot: thence thence North 89 degree* 56 minute* 25 tecond* West along told line 569.79 feet to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; therce North 00 degree* 03 minute* 10 seconds Eart along said 1/4 lino 404.20 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the right* of the public over that part a* u*ed lor od In accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which road purposes on Mann Rood. The redemption period shall bo 12 month(s) from Doted November 7. 1996 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS (l/k/O FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (•10) 689-3900 FUoNo. 961102 (810) 642-4202 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. (f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation) (11/14) 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 File No. 96105637 STATS Of tSCHMAN HKMATICOUirr COVWTT OF SAAWY raaUCATKMHOTKI Hie No. 96-21992-SE Estate of PAUL E. SIEGEL. DECEASED Security No. 392-160777. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS I(12-5) Social focted by this booring NOTICE: A hooting will bo hold on November 27. ‘Different’ kid Six Board member* present. Phillips absent. Comment hoard concerning Thornapple Lake Assessor's Plat. Submitted by: Bonn** L. Crutt*ndon. Clerk 01-7) Richard C. Thoma*. Supervisor AugutL 1. 1*96 bo Dear Ann Landers: I had to write after reading the letter from "California." who finally found the courage to leave her abusive, alcoholic husband and raise her kids alone. They turned out great, and she couldn’t be happier. She was lucky Most people see alcoholics as derelicts and falling-down drunks. They cannot understand how anyone could live w ith an alcoholic and not know it. Alcoholics are rxx always abusive. They can be extremely charming. They become whatever person you need or want in your life. Many intelligent, welleducated people have been fooled. At first, you may see them drink occa­ sionally. Maybe they’ll "go out with the guys" one night a week. If you stick around long enough, you’ll see them drinking seven nights a week, and the drinking will start as early as noon. The alcoholic is very good at convincing you that YOU are lhe problem. You begin to doubt yourself Spouses cf alcoholics often suffer from a wide variety of physical ailments such as chronic headaches, ulcers and gastrointestinal problems. Depression and anxiety attacks are also common due to the constant stress. Children of alcoholics may exhibit behavioral problems and do poorly in school. 1 know- all this because after yean of living with an alcoholic. 1 was on the verge of suicide. My children kept me alive. After a lot of therapy and Al-Anon. I finally learned I was not crazy and I didn't need that man in my life. a My alcoholic husband left his first wife for me. and then he left me for another woman. 1 hope one day w hen that woman starts to feel crazy, she will call me. If no one else will listen to her. J will. — Happy to Be Alive in Indiana Dear Indiana: Your letter is sure to open a lot of eyes today. Thanks on behalf of all of the readers you helped educate. probate StATt OF WOMAN I /liciipo probate count COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all File No . 96-22003-NC Dear Ann Landers: I gave birth to my first child last April. “Crystal" was 12 weeks premature and weighed less than 2 pounds. We were afraid that she would die or have severe handicaps, but we were blessed with good fortune as her only remaining require­ ment is the extra oxygen she receives through a nasal tube worn 14 Ixjurs a day. Her doctors told us’, Don't let her alter your UMxk’c Vo *dvu-° Crystal everywhtefe: She’s been to the mall, five restaurants, a small boat harbor and the county fair. Because the nasal tube makes her look dif­ ferent, f have received a lot of unsolicited and No 363-36-3946. NOTICE A booring will bo hold on Nov. 15. 1996 Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the Richard J. Hudson (Fl5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway Norma Jean Goodman. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. 10-30-96 Norma Randall 918 E. Modi*on St. Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945 9475 616 945-3495 HASTV4GS CITY BANK (11-7) Jill Humphreys Steele passes bar examination rode comments. People ask, “What's wrong with her? Was she bom that way? What's her problem?" 1 do not wish to discuss my daughter's medical condition with strangers, and considering the handicaps she might have had. my husband and I feel there's nothing wrong with Crystal at all. Ann. please alert lhe boneheads out there that if they see a child who is “different," to coo over the baby lhe way they would a “nor­ mal" child. The parents already know their child looks different, and they love the child anyway. The anguish they have already gone through doesn’t need to be rehashed to satisfy a stranger’s curiosity. A kind word would make a world of difference. — Grateful Mom in Buffalo. N.Y. Dear Buffalo Mom: Thank you for speaking up about an intensely personal matter. You have performed a valuable service by sharing your problem with millions of readers today. Many of them will see themselves and be reminded of your letter when they see a child who is “different.” Lighten up Dear Ann Landers: I am a secretary for a* construction company. My boss travels a lot’ and is often gone for a week at a time. I answer the phones and frequently wind up, talking to someone who insists on speaking to; the boss. When I say he’s out of town and ask(| “What is it that you want to talk to him* Meddling price Dear Ann Landers: 1 am “Freddie." the ■on whose mother wrote to you and complain­ ed that her daughter-in-law didn’t want children. She wanted her son to get a divorce. You told her. ' MYOB " Your advice was right. My mother has created an almost unbearable situation for me. She and my wife haven’t spoken in more than a year and don't see eye to eye on anything. My mother is the type of person who thrives on controversy and accentuates the negative. She believes life is one huge conspiracy directed against her, and she cannot, under any circumstances, forgive anyone for anything My wife isn’t always right, and 1 have told her so. My mother doesn’t believe I’ve ever taken her side. 1 have attempted many times to how can I do that when my mother has openly staled that she despises my wife? Mom has also done her best to make sure my siblings dislike her as well. I can’t blame my wife for not wanting to mend the relationship. She has taken an awful lot of abuse from my mother The real problem is that my mother will never take your advice. She will simply Lakewood schools have only a half day ses­ sion Wednesday, Nov. 13. because of parent­ teacher conferences. Scho>it is also dismissed for Thursday afternoon and all day Friday. The United Methodist Women of Central UMC will meet Monday evening, Nov. 11, at 7:30. Kay Lukens DeMoss of Lansing will be sharing a portion of her collection of nativity sets from around the world. There also will be election of officers for 1997 and World Thank Offering. The Order of Eastern Star No. 315 will meet Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Temple meeting room. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday next week. Nov. 14, at Lake Manor. Michael Rohrbacher will show some of his collection of infant nur- NO HOUSE PAYMENTS Weatherwise in recent days we have ex­ perienced a beauuful rainbow in the east v. h11 c dark sky was in the northwest, a series of clear moonlit nights and the first snowflakes Friday afternoon. With a bit of respite from cold temperatures, the more mild days of ear­ ly week allowed for more leaf raking and bulb planting. Plus... CAN BO USED TOWARDS YOUR DOWN PAYMENT With the purchase of any new Single or Doublewide Home HURRY! LIMITED TIME OFFER! Offer good in Hanover Village & Thornapplc Lake Estates only Months Lot Rent Luxury* Living at Affordable Prices” IANIAGE H 0 U S I nIT) VJ7 that husbands and wives would alternate hav­ ing children, there would never be more than, three m a family. “A Collection of My Favorite Gems of the., Day " is the perfect little gift for that special, someone who is impossible to buy for. Send q, self-addressed, long, business-size envelope* and a check or money orderfor $5.25 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Collection^ do Ann Landers. P.G. Box 11562, Chicago., 111. 6O61J-O562 (in Canada. $625). baftiqvt .TUdrwtM sonernn 4 it. ft o the county road. ft The Channel 43 tower is visible at night from Carlton Center on the west and on M-50 to lhe northwest as far as lhe Fred Morris farm in Campbell Township. The programme with easy-to-listen music and Christian A June 22 wedding at St. Martha Episcopal Church in Williamston united Ted Cook of of Eagle Feint, Lake Odessa. His mother wav the late Charlotte Cook. Lance Davis, son of Paula Shanks Davis** had his final performance as dram major for the Hoh High School marching band last Pri- o 8 O o The State Board of Law Examiners last week certified that Jill Humphreys Steele of Hastings has passed the bar examination, qualifying her for the practice of law in Michigan. A 1996 cum laudc graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Steele graduated from Delton High School in 1980 and receiv­ ed her bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1993. A formal ceremony admitting Steele to legal practice is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Fri­ day, Nov. 8. before the Honorable Judge James H. Fisher. A 5 p.m. reception in Steele’s honor will follow at the County Seat Lounge. Well wishers are invited to attend both events. Steele's law office will be located at 305 South Church St. in Hastings, where she has been assisting attorney Carol Jones Dwyer since her graduation from law school. children is Kelly Sanderson of Lake CMfa; well known dance instructor at Center Stage Dance Academy at Woodland. Kelly’s child; Clarence Sanderson, is one of the three great-*, grandsons listed. ■: Ionia County Hospice had its annual pie sak; Saturday His N Her Barber Shop was the local delivery place for Lake Odessa bake were delivered. ■EEESZI Monday-Friday 8.-00 am - 4:30 pi Saturday 8:00 am -1:00 pi Welcome Comers School Reunion Books Are Now Ready! Call Donna Long 616-948-8591 or 616-948-8794, * Deiorts Dipp, 614-765-8571, Larry Jordan, • 616-945-4598, or stop in at the Hair Care Center, • 125 S, Jefferson. Hastings. Price $10.00 ea. a Handtutg NOW OPEN!! Phis.. Not valid with any other promotion Battle Creek location only. (O but if you alienate or anger the callers, you are doing your boss a disservice. Lighten up,v with some Lake Odessa advertising pieces 6 MONTHS 51OOO in Calif. Dear Calif.: A first-rate secretary can? usually get that information without alienating' the caller. Protecting the boss against pests* and time-wasters is indeed part of your job.* Lake Odessa NEWS Church will meet Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. Helen HsJler and Lola Halter will be lhe qOOOOOOO CO CO OO O O OO O^OO OOOOOgQlg you w His signature is on my paycheck, so 1 do things his way. Sign me — Just Doing My Job? Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, lac. b -..th’ <r.- •. 'xfioL ------------------------------------------------------------ (11-7) Hastings. Ml 49056 about?" the caller gets angry and hangs up. This happens at least 10 times a week. Sometimes, my boss is in the office, but he. doesn’t want to accept phone calls. I have; been instructed to say he is in a meeting. Many callers resent this and become nasty.. Some have outright accused me of lying. * These people have forgotten two things —J first, their manners, and second, it’s my job to .' screen my employer s calls. My loyalty is to, him. So for all you rude people who call ant^ hang up on secretaries because you can't talk? to the boss, you had better sun being civil to? us or you will never get through. 1 don’t care” how many times you call, if you refuse to tell, me who you are and the nature of your business, my boss does not want to talk iq* Your ProfevMoiul Home Builder 13078 Hritner Rd.. Exit 95 off I 94. Battle C reek. Ml O o o o o o o 979-8818 or 1-800-567-4684 Q pPoooooooToTcoooooTooooooocioOo Everything You Need To PARTY!! PtRTY SUTTtfES - Fe®vt Plate*. Napkin*. Tsbte Com. Batoon*. Card*. Gft Wrap CAKE DECORATING SUPPLIES - Wr l even rant you a ipeoaky pan far a AMEBIC AN LUNG ASSOCIATION. Mention This Ad and Receive... 10% OFF 1 133 E. MAIN ST., CALEDONIA, MI 49316 • 616-891-0696 Mon -Wed. 10 am - 6 pm; Thun. 10 am - 8 pm; Fri. 10 am • 6 pm, Sat. 10 am ■ 3 pm; Posad Sundays �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7. 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... F S**-’!' ■‘jfcLi; JjL '> ' -f ■ ; v; WjSfw*JP-nTX F’UJm World War I, as written by Hubert D. Cook by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Hubert D. Cook was a well-known writer of editorial comments with a sharp sense of humor and was often called upon to speak at local events. The following paper was prepared for presentation at a veterans affair event, possibly the Veterans Dinner given annually by American Legion Post No 45. circa 1950a. Mr. Cook died at the age 89 on Jan. 6. 1978. He writes: “In glancing backward, through our 200 yean of history. World War 1 looms as an event of momentous significance. This was our first military entry into the European power struggle and broke a policy of non­ involvement tn European power struggles that had been consistently observed since the ad­ ministration of our first president. George Washington. "Today war is recognized for what it is, a brutal, stupid, totally uncivilized process for sealing differences among nations in which everyone loses, even the victors. "However, back in the stirring days of 1917-1918 World War I was regarded as a great crusade, a war to end all wars and to make the world safe for democracy. America was a totally unprepared nation when we entered into the war on April 6. 1917. Our standing Army wouldn’t have frightened a fifth-rate power. Our Navy was small and ob­ solete. Our Air Force consisted of a few old planes totally unsuited for military duty and our industries were inexperienced in the pro­ duction of armaments and war materials. "Only the few remaining veterans of the Civil War had ever experienced first hand the misery, hatred and destructiveness of armed conflict tn a major war. and they no longer had much influence in United States affairs. "The Spanish-American War. which was fought just before the turn of tie ctmury. was a comparatively minor operation fought against a fading European power. Since military and naval action took place outside of the United States, there was little disruption of normal flow of life within our borders Because of lack of proper sanitation and ade­ quate medical care, there was considerable suffering and hardship among those who served "Germs killed more American soldiers than did Spanish bullets But to most Americans, the action was a romantic adventure, typified by Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders at San Juan Hill. "Americans in 1917 thought they were fighting to protect their national honor, to free oppressed people and to make the world safe for democracy. Thus it is not suprising that on April 6 of 1917. Americans had little com­ prehension of what involvement in a major war meant. Instead of viewing the raging con­ flict in Europe as a continuation of the power struggle that had been going on over there since time immemorial. Americans viewed it through rose-tinted spectacles as a war bet­ ween the forces of democracy fighting for the right of people to govern themselves and the imperialist fighting to maintain the power of kings. princes and an entrenched nobility, in short a fight between the "good guys" and the "bad guys." “Factors in our favor were enthusiasm, patriotic fervor, ui.'united resources and tremendous industrial potential. Political dif­ ferences were forgotten as the nation turned with surprising unity to face the gigantic task at hand Shortages rapidly developed, especially in food staples that were shipped to the Allies or consumed by the rapidly growing U.S. Army. "As in the Civil and Spanish-American wan. Barry County gave full support to this latest war effort Eight hundred and sixty seven young men served with the armed forces and 37 died during the war in front line action or as a result of wounds or disease and the county population then was about half its present size. "Indicative of lhe World War I spirit was the mile-long parade given in honor of the county's first draft quota of 52 men as they left for Camp Custer. Included in the line of march was the City Bank. Veterans of Civil •"Ind Spanish-American Wars, church groups. . Glenn L Yarger (left) enlisted JUly 2, j 1917. Vern Harger (right) enlisted on -June 13, 1917. Parade celebrating the end of World War I, Nov. 11,1918. The kickoff parade in April of 1917. fraternal organizations, school children, representatives of craft and trade organiza­ tions, factory employees, business men. city and county officials, representatives from each township in the county and local Com­ pany Five. First Battalion, Michigan Home guards dressed in their brand new uniforms. Sheriff Cornelius Manni, a Spanish-American War veteran served as marshal of the day. Thousands of people from all sections of the county lined the streets as the parade passed by "All of this now seems naive. But in 1917. this public display was a sincere outburst of sentiment by Barry County citizens to express their backing of the war effort and for the men enrolled for military duty. The war was a new experience that aroused enthusiastic home front support. "Barry County people were active in all phases of war relief work. In fact, lhe field secretary of the National Red Cross staled that our county, under the leadership of Dr. George W. Hyde and Mrs. Jason E. McElvain, was the best organized county in Michigan, turning in more work per capita than any in the state. People gave $15,000 for Red Cross work alone, at a time when the dollar was worth several times its value of today. — ■ 1 —— , "A Barry County Loyalty League was formed, under the direction of M.L. Cook. A ben E Johnson and Maurice Lambie. to assist in raising funds for the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and the YMCA. This league also directed the several Liberty Loan Drives. Al the time this league was disbanded on Aug. 21, 1921, there was a balance on hand of $10,559.80 and this, with the consent of those who donated the money, was turned over to Pennock Hospital as a special fond to be used to give medical and hospital care to returned veterans in need of financial assistance. "Barry County went over the top on each of the several Liberty Loan drives held for the pulic sale of United Slates bonds to finance the cost of a war. which by 1917 standards. as ex­ pensive beyond all imagination. The war was a reality, the national sentiment was to stand by our president. We had a deep faith in our nation, a firm belief in ourselves and con­ fidence in our leaders, both military and civil. That was the spirit of 1917. “In that era when money was not plentiful. Barry County made a truly remarkable record in the second Liberty Loan drive. With a quua of $587,050. subscriptions actually totaled $714,100. "Red Cross workers, well organized in every township in the county, turned out tremendous quantities of such items as ban­ knit socks, sweaters, scarves and mit­ tens, sending them in a steady stream to supp­ ly centers prior to shipment overseas or to training camps. "An unforgettable day to those who lived in that era was Nov. 7, 1918. when false news of an armistice flashed across the nation, setting off a wild impromptu celebration here in the county. Warned by this false report, of what to expect when news of the peace came through, officials and leaders throughout the county quickly organized plans for the grand occasion, which was announced four days later, on Nov. IL What a day! What an outburst of exuberant spirit! Even without the benefit of radio or television, word of the official armistice, celebrations spread like wildfire throughout the county This public celebration, mostly spontaneous, has not been equaled here before or since, not even the events following the end of World War U. "The feeling was that militariasm had been killed forever and that nations could now live peacefully together on into the indefinite future. A spirit of gaiety and joy was rampant. A spirit that rose to crescendo without benefit of alcoholic beverages, since the Volstead Act prohibiting manufacture or sale Cf same has been in force for more ’.han a year and bootleggers were not yet well organized. "The boys would soon be home. Peace was here to stay. Life would resume the old prepre-war pancm. All the sacrifices seemed worthwhile. High spirited happiness was pre­ sent in an almost explosive concentration The assembled crowds needed parades, pageantry and oratory as outlets for pent-up emotions and that is exactly what they got. "Fully 3,000 people wire in the line of march headed by the Hastings City Band. In­ terspersed among the marching groups com­ posed of school, factory, civic, veteran, fraternal and church organizations were floats and decorated cars and trucks, not elaborate or professional, but many were imaginative and ingenious. Thousands of people crowded the sidewalks and the rooftops and windows of the business district. Thousands more crowded both sides of the roadways along the long line of march. Church bells rang. "Factory whistles blew and one ingenious individual manipulated the fire siren at the water pumping station, to play a series of tunes as on a giant steam calliope. The name of this individual is not known, but those who were present will be remembered as one of the unsung heroes of that colorful and eventful day "Extra police details (augmented by volunteers) were organized to handle the con­ gested traffic and to assist the thousands who came here from all pans of the county to en­ joy the fun. Barry County was not 16 townships that day, but one big happy family. The years immediately ahead were to bring home the unpleasant truth that winning a war does not mean winning the peace. But that discovery was for the future. Nov. 11, 1918, people were bursting with joy. confident in the belief that the world would forever more be a better and more tranquil place in which to live. "However, even as World War 1 came to end, a turbulent future was already being boro. Unnoticed by the world at large. A Ger­ man mathematician and scientist named Albert Einstein was at work on this Theory of Relativity which eventually produced the most famous and most momentous equation in history E equals mc2, the basic equation covering the development of atomic energy and the atomic bomb, which was to bring to future generations new and frightening problems. "Returning veterans quickly settled into lhe routine of civilian life and a group of them ap­ plied for organization of an American Legion Post here, to be named in honor of Lawrence J. Bauer, an aviator who was killed in a plane crash near Bar-le-Duc, France, two days after the armistice was signed. "First officers to serve Post No. 45. under the permanent charter, grant'd on Oct. 15, 1920, were Morris O. Hill, commander; Roy Hubbard, adjutant; Harry R. Miller, treasurer; Charles W. Sherwood; service of­ ficer. Frank G. Andrus, employment officer; and Maurice Foreman, sergeant at arms. All of these men became active participants and leaders in civic affairs. "Morris Hill served several terms as coun­ ty clerk. Roy Hubbard was an assistant postmaster and later, postmaster, until his retirement. Al Brown was a teacher and coach in the local school and later entered the Highway Department, rising to the position of district manager with headquarters in Ann Arbor. "Maurice Foreman, a bright little Rnotnc of a fellow, became a protege of Keller "Pop" Stem, at that time manager of the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company, pro­ ducers of a nationally known line of solid oak furniture. This was a somewhat unusual situa­ tion, since Maurice was an outspoken and en­ thusiastic Democrat, while Pop Stem was an equally firm supporter of the G.O.P Maurice had a very low boiling point and Pop always knew just what to sey to fire up a head of steam. GIRL, Dani Lin. bom Oct. 16, 1996 at But­ terworth Hospital at 2:26 p.m. to Mike and Rhonda Shapley of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. She has a proud brother. Brandon and grandparents Bob and Beoe Shapley of Clarksville and One and Lin­ da Perry of Hastings. BOY, Alexander Martin bora Oct. 7 to James and Marcia Ruddock of Caledonia. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs., 21V6 inches long. Welcoming baby home are brothers. Marshall and Michael. Grandparents are Don and Lois Bowers. "Once, as I recall. Maurice headed a recep­ tion committee to greet a visiting Democrat notable. But a short circuit developed in the usually efficient Foreman plans. Maurice and his committee were waiting at the Kelly house, but the honored guest arrived at the Hotel Hastings, and waited ana waited and waited. Eventually a group of local citizens, which included Pop Stem, became aware of the situation and conducted the visitors to the Kelly House and the official reception com­ mittee. On meeting Maurice after the event was over. Pop couldn't resist the temptation to say. ’Maurice, I have often wondered why you were a Democrat, but now I know.* ‘What do you mean by that?' Maurice snap­ ped back. Pop replied, ‘Because you're so damn dumb * Even that did not break up a mutual friendship, which was a compliment to both of them. "Everyone respected Maurice. He was a crusty little fellow, but a faithful, industrious and intelligent worker on the many local pro­ jects in which he took part. And when the ac­ counts were balanced, he probably put as many sand burrs under Republican saddles as he ever received from them. "Barry County people after that emotioncharged day of Nov. 11. 1918. settled back to enjoy, once again, an era of normalcy, an era which never came. At that time it was not ap­ parent that lhe United Slates would never be the same again and could never again feel isolated from the impact of foreign developments and would be thrust, contrary to its own wishes, into the thankless position of leadership in world affairs. Geographical bar­ riers, at one time considered atilt defenses against surprise military ^Raval attacks were to grow progressivity more "So with the close of World War I, an era ended for the United States of America, and for the small, out state community of Barry County, Michigan, which in its own quiet way would also never be quite the same again." Sources: Manuscript by Huben D. Cook. Archives, Barry Cowry Historical Society. A TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Fair Lake Sewer Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEKEBY GIVES tha te Twmhv B<wil of Hr TonUnp of Conn. Mdipi. lx executed » coctract with the County of B«ry. ictun throufh « Bowd of Pubic WoAs. ponuaot to Ad 05 of the Pnbfac Adi of Michipo of 1957jn amended CAd 145”). whereby the County will aaud the Tonvahp with the acqusi&on. constmdioo ami financing of a public unitary lewage djipoial lytietn including coitecbon aewen, pumping facilities and appurtenances thereto to ierve areas of the Township adjacent to Fair Lake as an extension of the Southwest Barty BOY, Reno Hollis, boro Oct. 23 at Pennock Hospital at 7:33 p.m. to Dora Made and Richard Wilcox of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs.. 7M ozs. and 20inches long. County Sewage Disposal System (the "Improvements") and included within (he special assessment dotnd described GIRL, Cynthia Renae bom Oct. 21 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 6:44 to Christine and Christopher Jones of Mulliken. Weighing 8 lbs. 7.5 ozs. and 21 inches long. costs for the Improvements. and has determined a special asaeument dittrid. amusbag of the following described Iota briow. to acDotdance wnh the terms of Secnon 15c oi'Act Itt of dr Public Acts of Kchtpn of 1954. as anted ("Ad I W). the Township has determined that part of the Township's obUgtoon contracted far parmat to Act ItSAaD be defrayed by special asiessmenu levied against the properties benefitted thereby. The Township has determined to proceed with the Improvements, has approved preliminary plans and estimates of GIRL, Kaylea Marie born Oct. 22 at Pennock Hospital at 5:17 p.m to Andy and Michelle Trowbridge of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5V6 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Clara Joyce boro Oct. 21 at Pennock Hospital at 9:32 p.m. to Pamela Nichols and Brian Booebrake of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19V6 inches long. or parcels of land 0403455401 -00.002-00.003-00.004-00.00540.005-50.00640.007-00,00840.009-00.01040.01140.01240. 012 10.01340.01440.01540.01640.01740.01440.01940.02040.02140.02240.02340.02440.02540. 02640.02740.02S-00 000340040140.00240.00340.00440.00540.00640.00740.00040.00940.01040,01140,01240.01340. 01440.01540.01640.01740.01140,01940.02040. 02140.02240.02340.02440.02540.02640.02700.02800.02940.03040,03140.03240.03340.03440.03540.03640.037 -OU. 03640.03940.04040. 040-50.04140.04240,042-10.04340,043 10.04440.04540,04640.04740.04940.05040,05140.05200.05340.05440.055-00.05640.05740,05640.05940.06040.06140.06240.06340,06440,06540,06600.06740.067 10.06440.06141.06402.06443.064-40.06940.06941.06942.069-10.07040.07041.07100.07240.07340.07440.07540.075 50.07640 0K341240240.00340.00440.00640.00740.007-20.007-30.007-50.00940.01240.01340.01440.014-50. 01640.01740.01140,014 50.02340 BOY, Dalton Joe bom Oct. 28 at Pennock Hospital at 4:30 a.m. to Julie and Dave Phillips of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL, Lydia Eileen bom Oct. 26 at Pennock Hospital to Chris and Kari Yonkers. GIRL, Maria Kay boro Oct. 29 at Pennock Hospital at 8:17 a.m. to Lindsey France and Charles Founce of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 46 oz. and 21 inches long. 040341 140440.00440.004 30.004-40.004-60 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Supervisor of the Township of Barry has made and certified a special assessment roll for the Special Assessment District, which roll sett forth the relative portion of part of the cost of the Improvements which is to be levied m the form of a special assessment agamst each benefitied tot or pared of land n the spe cial assessment district TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. THE 12TH GIRL, Natalie Sue bora Oct. 31 at Pennock Hospital at 2:25 p.m. to Bruce and Sandy Campbell of Dowling. Weighing 4 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 inches long BOY, Dylan Jeffrey born Nov. 1 at Pennock Hospital at 2:12 a.m. to Jeff and Heather Ken­ nedy of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 2146 inches long. GIRL, Erin Michelle bom Oct. 29 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 12:03 p.m. to Mike and Cheryl Goggins of Hastings Weighing 9 lbs 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Andrew James bora Oct. 29 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 8:51 a.m. to Deb and Pat Roberts of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9M ozs. and 21 inches long. DAY OF NOVEMBER. 1996. AT 740 PM AT THE BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL. 115 E ORCHARD. IN THE TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and t> on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PAR CEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESS MENT MAY FILE A WHITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN W DAfS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An apperace may be made by an owner or a party tn interru. or hn or her agent, m pence or. ■ the ateraabve. an appearance or proteat can be filed with the Towmhip by letter pnor to the hearing, m which car a penonal appearance at the bearing ■ not required GIRL, Avery Clare Louise bom Oct. 31 at Pennock Hospital at 5:57 p.m. to Abby and John Lomas of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. Thu notice wai authorized by the Towmhip Board of the To* tuhip of Barry Dxed October 21. 1996 DEBR A DEWEY PERRY. CLERK TOWN SHIP OF BARRY HMKWVTNNSW-BGFADILAKFNOTICE I l(VUW6 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1996 W Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Cross country teams a testament of greatness We usually save this space to talk about the big sports happenings in Barry County. The Hastings Banner is a newspaper that covers Barry County and our sports pages often consist of information from Hastings. Delton. Lakewood. Middleville and Maple Valley high schools. Still, there is one other school that the JAd sports department covers and Iasi week that school showed greatness at the track and throughout the course. That school is Caledonia and on Saturday the Fighting Scots won not one State championship in cross country, but two Class B titles. Caledonia's girls captured a fourth consecutive Slate crown and finished off a four-year reign that included no defeats. The I ady Scots are ranked nationally as one of the best cross country teams in the entire country and the proof of that came Saturday at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The Lady Scots' 53-point first place performance included four runners who finished in the top eight. Now, that's unreal, or should we say just like those Lady Scots .Shannon Houseman, one of three seniors who ran for the team on Saturday, took second overall in 1808. When asked what she liked most about her four-year ran with the team. Houseman did not hesitate with her answer. "It's lhe competition mostly." Houseman said. "It's awesome that we haven't lost anything in four years." Dave Hodgkinson is the coach of the Lady Scots cross country team He has guided the team to the four Class B crowns and two previous second place finishes. He has coached the team for 11 campaigns and is a graduate and former runner at Caledonia High. Caledonia's boys team is ran by the legendary John Soderman, who has been with the Scots' cross country program for 22 years and with the school's athletic program for many more years than that. Before Hodgkinson was the girls coach, Soderman coached both the boy and the girl cross country programs He has coached stale senators, federal judges and/or national All­ Americans. Soderman has a champion way of handling losing and wants to give his athletes more than just fast limes. "I would like to think that we can help them to be more quality individuals," Soderman said. Saturday's State championship was the first for the Caledonia boys in any sport and it didn't come without a glitch. At first, defending champ Stockbridge had been declared the winner, but after reviewing the computer results, an error was found and the Scots were handed the hardware. One of the Caledonia runners. Rob Lillie, said that Soderman could never be out-smarted by anyone or by any computer. He was right. "It's exciting," Soderman said of that first championship "Everybody was healthy at the right time." Certainly. The Caledonia boys were not only healthy, but they appeared to be on a mission. Dave Vandenberg was seventh. Dave Friedrich 13th, Rob Lillie 14th and Andy Schupp 20th, to lead the Scots. "I’m proud of the girls and I’m proud of us." Friedrich said. "You can't have just four runners, you need five or six to win it." What the Caledonia teams did on Saturday was a testament of greatness. It's the sort of greatness that doesn't come along by chance, but grows through plenty of practice — in and out of season — coaches who care and kids that strive to be lhe very best they can be. And isn't that what high school sports are. or should be, all about. •On Your Marks: This year the MHSAA held the State cross country championships the MIS in Brooklyn, an event that drew some 1.882 runners in four classes. One individual dubbed it "The largest gathering of high school athletes." The opinions of the new location were mixed. Some did not like the viewing, some liked the course, some did not the like the overall time that it took to finish the races and some just enjoyed being al MIS and listening to a top-notch announcing crew. One thing is for sure, though. John Johnson and his staff with the MHSAA did a great job in running the event and their help and kindness go a long, long ways in how the event is reported. •A Big Boot: Travis Williams, a Hastings High grad, continues his kicking excellence at Hope College. He booted a 37yarder against Alma two weeks ago and last week kicked a 22-yarder versus Kalamazoo College to help his team win a 41-40 thriller. Not only has Williams been successful with his field goal tries, but he also has done an admirable job with his kickoffs, sending them I to 2 yards into the end zone for an average. The final game for Hope is this Saturday at Olivet. •League Champs: Middleville's football team received many contributions from a m mber of players during its destination towards the OK Blue conference crown. That group included end Tom Featherly, tackle Loren Hummel, linebacker Brian Ploeg. safety Luke Weatherhead, tackle Jamie Foster, tackle Matt Graner, center Luke Middleton. guard Doug Kidder and tackle Rich Frazier. Hau off to the Trojans! Talk to you soon. Lady Lions finish ninth in State at Class C finale Maple Valley’s Top 10 finish at the Class C girls cross country championships on Saturday was not a surprise to the team's coach. Gary Hamilton What might be a little more startling is the fact that the Lady Lions' squad has only one senior on it. Maple Valley's girls placed ninth with 275 points at the Class C State championship held at the MIS Speedway in Brooklyn. Carson City won the girl's title with 107 points. The jotal event drew 1.882 runners from four classes as well as a large crowd of cold, but very courageous spectators Those who came to see the Maple Valley team ran well, were not disappointed. "That's pretty much what I expected." Hamilton said shortly following the race. "I expected that we would be in the Top 10." Heidi Eberly finished 32nd out of 141 runners in 20:38. Dawn VanderVlucht was 37th in 2052 and Cassady Murphy ended up 45lh in 21:03. See STATE continued on page 11 One team and four individuals, including Middleville's Ryan Hesselink. went to MIS Saturday from Barry County. Cross country season concludes with area awards for 14 Fourteen runners are included on this fall's J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County cross country teams and that list of 14 certainly contains many of personal accomplishments. The boys team has three runners from Middleville, two from Hastings and two from Delton. The seven were chosen by their finishes at the Barry County Invitational earlier in the season. Middleville's Ryan Hesselink won that race in 18:31. The girls squad contains three Saxons, two Lady Trojans and two Lady Lions. Jessi Davis, of Middleville, heads lhe girts team with a first place 21:02 at the Barry County Invite. Here, are the 14 runners who ran their way onto the 1996 all-area teams. BOYS •RYAN HESSELINK (Middleville) A sophomore who was first at Barry in 18:31 Was the team's lop runner all season and finished the year running in the Class B State race Saturday in Brooklyn. •ZACH TAYLOR (Delton) Taylor is another sophomore who showed plenty of potential for the Panthers during lhe course of the season. He was second at the Barry County in 18:39. He ran Saturday at the State champion 'hips, but fell and was not able to finish. •MATT EATON (Middleville) Eaton was a big reason why the Trojans improved as the season went along. His finish at the Barry County meet was a third place in 18:45. •TIM ROUNDS (Hastings) Rounds coasted to a fourth place showing at the season-opening Barry County race in 18:53. His best time came at the Haslett Tournament, as he turned in a 17:54. •CASEY LOUDEN (Delton) Just a junior, Casey finished fifth at the All-Barry County affair, crossing the finish line in 18:57. •DENDEL CRAVEN (Middleville) The third member of the Trojan team on this all-area honor roll. Craven took sixth at the Barry County with a 19:28 effort. •MICHAEL McKEOUGH (Hastings) At the Saxons' home course on Aug. 28, McKeough gained the seventh spot on die team with a 19:43 finish. GIRLS •JESSI DAVIS (Middleville) Davis won the Barry County race in 21:02 and went onto State, where she finished 22nd in the Class B event in 20:07. •CHARISSA SHAW (HASTINGS) Another speedy Saxon. Shaw finished second in the all-area race with a lime of 21:24. •NICOLE WILSON (MAPLE VALLEY) Part of the Lady Lions team that finished No. 9 in Class C this past season. Wilson was third at the All-Barry County meet in 22:05. •LINDSEY THORNTON (Middleville) Finished year at State, taking 52nd out of 95 runners in 20:42. At lhe Barry County race she was fourth in 23:26. •KRISTEN SCHLACHTER (Hastings) Al the All-Barry County event. Schlachter took fifth in 23:26. Was one of lhe team's most reliable competitors all season. •HEIDI EBERLY (Maple Valley) Was lhe team's ipp finisher at State Saturday with a list place 20:38. She was sixth at Barry County in 13:37. •LAURA THOMAS (Hastings) Along with Shaw and Schlachter. a return runner to this area team. At the season­ opening race, finished seventh for the Saxons. The 1996 All-Barry County boys team includes (from left) Michael McKeough. Dendel Craven, Casey Louden, Tim Rounds, Matt Eaton, Zach Taylor and Ryan Hesselink. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Members of the 1996 All-Barry County girts' team are (from left) Laura Thomas. Heidi Eberly. Kristen Schlachter, Lindsey Thornton. Nicole Wilson. Charissa Shaw and Jessi Davis.: (Photo by Perry Hardin) A large crowd of competitors and spectators showed up in Brooklyn for the State finals Saturday, but opinions on if the site was right for the season-ending event were mixed. JV gridders end at 6-3 Hastings' junior varsity football team defeated Kenowa Hills 6-3 last Thursday to finish its season al 6-3. The game was a defensive struggle until the end of the first half when lhe Knights kicked a 15-yard field goal to go up 3-0. David Barnum broke lose for a 42yard touchdown ran in the fourth quarter to give the Saxons the 6-3 advantage Luke Warner intercepted a Knight pass late in the contest to help ice the victory. Bobby Cole and Shane Slaughter led the Saxon defense with 13 and 10 tackles respectively. John Kieffer and Andy Keller each had 8 tackles, including five for losses. Mike Pursell spurred the Saxon running game with 148 yards on 21 carries. During the season. Pursell rushed for 1.316 yards and 16 touchdowns. The junior varsity squad averaged 23 points per game in 1996 and a 244 yard rushing norm. Cole topped the defense with 79 tackles and Keller made 23 tackles for losses. Keller also had 8 quarterback sacks. The team's coaches mentioned the offensive line as being valuable to the season's success and said that the year had been "great fun for all of us." "This season has been great fun for all of us. there is no question that this is a very special group of kids." Coach Larry Christopher said �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 7, 1996 — Page 11 STATE continued from page 10 "Heidi has been very consistent all year and improved about 20 spots as a sophomore." Hamilton said. "Dawn’s been hurt a bit in the past, but ran well today. Cassady ran great — Just like the rest of the team." Other team member’s times were Nicole Wilson (60th in 21:31). Andrea Mace (85th). senior Mann Smith (95th) and Kristy Sealy (98th in 22:43). How did the Maple Valley coach feel about the new MIS location or the "Largest gat hen ng of high school athletes" as it was dubbed? "Tell you the truth. I have no opinion." a mum Valley mentor explained. Hamilton, though, is already making plans for a return visit to State in 1997. “I was happy that they were here to get the experience." Hamilton said. Four run in B Two femalc» and two males ran as individuals at the Class B Stale championship at the MIS on Saturday. Jessi Davis and Lindsey Thornton both ran for the Lady Trojans. Davis was 22nd in 20:07. while Thornton placed 52nd in 20:42. Ryan Hesselink represented the Trojan boys in the Class B race. Zach Taylor qualified for the event for Delton’s boys, but did not finish. YMCA NEWS Heidi tberty helped Maple Valley's girls team to a Top 10 finish in the Class C team event. Saturday Youth Basketball Every Saturday, beginning Nov. 2. the YMCA will begin its annual Saturday morn­ ing basketball program for youth in grades 2-8th. The program will run every Saturday for seven weeks (no meeting on Nov. 30). The cost for the six week program is $3 per Saturday, or one may purchase a program pan for the entire 7 weeks for $14. Scholarships art available upon request Preregistra­ tion is not required. The following is a list of the game times and locations for each age group. Boys — 2nd grade. 8:30-9:30 a.m.. Nor­ theastern Elementary; 3rd grade. 11-noon. Northeastern Elementary; 4/5/6th grade. 8:30-10 a.m.. Hastings High School; 7th/8th grade. 8:30-10 a.m.. Hastings Middle School. Giris — 2nd/3rd grade. 9:45-10:45 a.m.. Northeastern Elementary; 4/5/6/7/8th grade. 10:30-12:00. Hastings High School. On Nov. 2 and Dec. 17, 7/8th grade boys will play at the Hastings Middle School's East gym instead of the West gym. On Nov. 23. the 2/3 gade boys and girls will play at the Hastings Middle School's east gym instead of at the Northeastern's gym. On Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. the 4/5/6 grade boys and 4/5/6/7Z8 grade girls will play al the Hastings Middle School's West gym instead of at the High School I' zla- .|H u ’Jr ■) ■ । • . * Sunday Family Open Gyms Every Sunday, beginning Nov. 3. the YM­ CA will have the Hastings High School gym open for open gym. The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4. Activities will be basketball, volleyball and rollerskating (bring your own equipment). The cost for the activity is $2 per person with a family cap of $5. Those with . Middleville's Jessi Davis put the wraps on a stellar '96 season with her .performance at the State race on Saturday. Lady Saxons steal ‘Cats chance for cage victory The varsity Saxons spun steals into easy baskets and. in doing so. limited the oppositions' time on offense in a victory at home on Tuesday night Coach Katie Kowalczyk’s Hastings team made 15 steals and forced Northview into numerous turnovers to post a 56-47 O-K White win. The Saxons are now 8-9 overall going into the final three regular season •'games of 1996. Tonight, the blue and gold . will travel to East Grand Rapids for another important league battle. ’ Using a three-guard set. the Lady Saxons kept constant pressure on the Wildcats for four quarters on Tuesday "Our steals came off our 4-1 defense." Kowalczyk said. "Wc were able to convert those steals into points." Hastings chalked up five steals and -coasted out to a 12-7 advantage after one quarter The team's top scorer. Rachel ■ Young, scored on a leaner and then made a 'bonus free throw to put the home team in . front 6-4 at the 5:01 mark. With 55 seconds to play in the opening eight minutes. Anne Burghdoff stole the ball from a Northview player, drove the lane and scored a layup to help put the Hastings' eagers in front 12-5. Burghdoff played a key role in the Lady Saxons' good fortunes. The junior guard sw iped 4 of the team's 15 steals and anchored a relentless defense effort that kept the home crowd on its toes. "Anne keyed the defense, she’s done a great job." Kowalczyk said. In the second quarter, a Virginia Jennings steal led to a Virginia Jennings hoop (19-10 at 5:18) and a steal by Rachel Young resulted tn a long range jumper by Summer Gt lions (23-16 at 1:26). Gillens scored 4 of her 10 points in the quarter, connecting as well on a jump shot to put her team ahead 21-14 at the 3:40 mark Hastings led at the break 24-20 and had already collected 9 of its steals. See STEAL cont. on page 12 Tops at track Local race car driver Rob Lewis received the Jack Slagter 'Hard Charger* award for his work this season at the Berlin Raceway. He also finished fourth in the Late Model point standings, earning him a nice size trophy to boot. Track officials handle the voting for the Slagter award and Lewis won out in a field of over 100 race car drivers. Lewis has raced automobiles, off and on. for 16 years He won once in the 1996 season and placed in the top five numerous times. VOLLEYBALL SCORES: YMCA-Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Women’s Volley ball League A League W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle..................................... 36-0 CJ Properties . ..-............................. 27-6 Lcafwood Lumber...;...................................19-14 ICS Travel.......................................................16-17 McConnells Drill Team..............................13-20 Hastings Burial Vault..................................... 5-2$ Mainstreet Savings Bank............................... 1-32 Dig It................................................................ 19-11 Hastings Manufacturing..............................14-19 B League FlexFab............................................................11-19 Ray James Electric ....................................33-3 Burkey Sales and Service............................. 6-21 Goodenough Goodies................................. 21-15 Hastings Sanitary............................................1-32 panied by a parent. There will be no open gym on Dec. 1 and Dec. 29. Is Now Hiringa It’s Our Business To Build New Business wtq tour! Woodmanse Sawmill................................... 20-19 Ranger Tool and Die.................................... 19-17 Tope/Gilbert PLC.........................................19-20 Title Office..................................................... 17-19 Friendly, hard working employees for day/night shifts • • • • • • • you wr Char Bain, 945-2729 Competitive starting wages Flexible schedules Free uniforms Frequent merit raises Free meals Opportunity to move into management Many fun activities & fringes Pick-up applications at our new Wendy’s Restaurant site or Hastings MESC office. Fill out application & drop back at either site. E.O.E. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a Tuesday, November 19, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, to consider several variance requests by the Hastings Area Schools from Ordinance Sections 3.55 (4), 3.65 and 3.67 for the premises known as Southeastern Elementary School located at 1300 South East Street, Hastings. Michigan. These variances will allow the applicant to enlarge an existing nonconforming structure and to deviate from the required number of parking spaces specified In the ordinance. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil Q. Manshum CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. November 19, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, to consider several variance requests by the Hastings Area Schools from Ordinance Sections 3.55 (4), 3.55 (2), 3.65, 3.190 and 3.67 for the premises known as Northeastern Elementary School located at 519 East Grant Street, Hastings, Michigan. These variances will allow the applicant to enlarge an existing nonconforming structure, to deviate from the required number of parking spaces specified In the ordinance, and to construct an addition to an existing permitted use closer to the properly line than the ordinance allows. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil 0. Manshum City Clerk --------------------------- -- �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7. 1996 STEAL.. .continued from page Much of the same continued in the third quarter. Another Virginia Jennings steal resulted in another Virginia Jennings shot (26-20), a Rachel Young steal resulted tn a successful layup by Young (32-22 at 4:15) and a Katie Willison steal ended up in another Saxon layup (34-22 at 3:56). Trisha McKeough jumper closed out the quarter and gave Hastings a 38-27 edge Virginia Jennings. Willison and Young each scored 12 points to lead all Saxon scorers. The balance scoring was just what the Hastings coach wanted. "They keyed on Rachel (Young), (but) it's nice to have others who can score." Kowalczyk said. "It was a great team win.” It was a great team win for more than steals and jump shots. A Gillons pass to Willison for three points (45-33 with 4 58) was evidence of that in the fourth quarter And a Janette Jennings triple from the top of lhe circle (48-36 with 3:12) was even more evidence of that Saxon greatness. Free throws were another positive, as Hastings connected on 2l-of-34 attempts from the chanty stripe. "It's nice to win again and to get back on the right track." Kowalczyk said Katie Ziemba led Northview with 20 11 points, including 10 of those in the fourth quarter. The junior varsity eagers did not fare as well, losing to lhe Wildcats 37-27. Erica Fulmer scored 9 points and Angie Boger added 6 |M)ints. Jill Williams pulled down 10 icbounds and Amy Songer made 4 steals Maple Valley 37 Dansville 31 The Lady Lions won this Southern Michigan Athletic Association contest with Dawn Stine and Stacie Gons each tallying a team-high 11 points. Stine also helped her team's cause with I0 rebounds, while Erica Krolik pulled down 7 rebounds Maple Valley will host league rival St. Philip on Friday. spom Serving Entire BARRY COUNTY STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 12. 1096. Dorothy's Hairstyling 19-13; D. J. Electric 18-14; Bennett Industries 18-14; Hecker In­ surance 15-17; Kent Oil 13-19; Carlton Center Excavating 13-19. Good Games and Series — J. Elliston 167-439; L Elliston 197-535; N. Goggins 159-377; T Redman 152-373; S. Grinage 173-487; M. Andrus 137: N. Potter 193-452; J. Doster 158-416. K. Doster 117-306; J. Newton 142-390; B. Maker 172-457; K. Fowler 168. WHEREAS. ?>* 3-vna» ot any land m th* spKtef AatMamant Dwtn CoBar Mud Creak Iniarcounty Dram who may te*i aggnavad by the aoporW Shatter. Barry County Drain Commastoner. Slate o< Mctegan, and Dan November Thursday A.M. Question Marks 28-12; LeHarves 28-12; Valley Realty 24-16; Bosleys 20fc-19Mt; Lef­ tovers 20-20; Varneys 1854-2196; Hastings Bowl 16-24; Lucky Shots 16-24; Early Birds 16-16; Hummers 12-28. Good Games and Series — K Thomason 171-506; S. Sebastian 175-501; F. Ruthruff 175-477; P Godbey 159-439; S. Everett 186-426; B Estep 153-420; A. Boniface 154-383; M. Bell 117-332; B. Bodo 123-324; J McKeough 175; D Olmstead 165; L Bahs 163; I. Ruthruff 163; B Norris 158; C. Swinkunas 153; B. Sexton 145; D. Collier 144; O. Gillons 138; S. Waters 133; J. Piper 124; K. Walker 122; S. Teunessen 109. Sunday Night Mixed Short N Sweet 27-9; Rednecks 26-10; B.S.en 22-14; Thunder Alley 22-14; Begin­ ners Plus 21W-14V4; DAN Mortgage 21-15; S & S 20^-15^; Q & B Associates 17M-18M; Fearsome 4 17-19; Runarounds 17-19; Diehards I6U-19M; Danger Zone 16-20; Friends 15-21; 2x4 15-21; Farmland Services Diviaion Notice of Letting of Intercounty Drain Contract and Review of Apportionments (in accordanc with P.A. 40, of 1956, as amended) COLLIER MUD CREEK INTERCOUNTY DRAIN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, mat **. Date 8*nj*n»n. Eaton County Dram Bowling SCORES On a tight carpet budget? Call: at the Eaton County Courthouse. Board ol westen s Carpet on a budget Ccther Mud Craak Iniarcounty All carpet $6.” sq. yd. or less! County Sabewa Township. Barry County Woodland Township Persons with BARRY COUNTY, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP T4N - R7W DESCRIPTION QTY UNrt 11 rode rods rods 2.484 2.484 SECTION 1 SE IM OF NE 1/4; SE 1/4 ECX N 40 RDS OF W1/2 OF SE 1/4. S 14 RDS OF E 1/2 OF SW 1/4; S 14 RDS of W 1/2 SW 1/4 SECTION 11 COM AT THE NE COR OF SEC. TH S 180 RDS, W160 RDS. TH NEXY ON A DUG TO POB SE 1/4 ECX S 80 RDS OF W 20 6 RDS THEREOF SECTION 12 8 13: ALL SECTION 14. E 1/2 OF NE 1/4. SE 1/4. S 120 RDS OF SW 1/4 SECTION 21 S 140 RDS OF SE 1/4, S 100 RDS OF E 1/2 OF SW 1/4. S 20 RDS OF N 60 RDS OF E 20 RDS OF E 1/2 OF SW 1/4 SECTION 22 E 1/2 ECX S 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4; E 1/2 OF NW 1/4; N 110 RDS OF E 1/2 OF SW 1/4; W 1/2 OF SW 1/4 ECX S 80 RDS OF E 60 RDS THEREOF SECTION 23 8 24 AU SECTION 25: N 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4; N 24 RDS OF W 1/2 OF NE 1/4; N 24 ROS OF E 40 RDS OF NW 1/4 SECTION 28 W 1/2 OF NE 1/4. NE 1/4 ECX COM 80 RDS S OF NW COR OF SEC. TH N 80 RDS. E 80 RDS. TH SWXY ON A DUG TO POB ; N 60 RDS OF SW 1/4 SECTION 2» 8 80 RDS OF E 120 ROS OF ME IM; SE 1/4 ALSO INCLUDES BARRY COUNTY AT LARGE. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP AT LARGE. MICHI­ GAN DEPARTMENT OF THE TRANSPORTATION. CSX RAILROAD "Compare to Store prices of $10 °°-$2000 sq. yd." Padding. Debven, Installation Available For Colors & Styles 8c Shop at Home Service Can Jeff e (616) 868-2051 November 8 • 5:00-8:00 pan. All-You-Can-Eat Adults 55.50 • Children Of. Woodland Eagles Woodland, MI EATON COUNTY, SUNFIELD TOWNSHIP T4N - R6W C-1. STATION 5M4. BARNUM ROAD FURNISH. ASSEMBLE A NSTALL HOT 3’ OF 20' 3* SPAN X 8 -5’ RISE ALUM BOX CULVERT ON 60 DEG SKEW OR FURNISH 8 INSTALL 80' OF 22' SPAN X T RISE CONCRETE BOX CULVERT ON 60 DEG SKEW C-2 STATION 34.78. FURNtSH ANO INSTALL FOOTBRIDGE C-4. STATION 79.92. CARLTON CENTER RD FURNtSH A INSTALL 40 OF 20' SPAN X T RISE CONCRETE BOX CULVERT ON 14 DEG SKEW OR. FURNtSH. ASSEMBLE A INSTAU 47-8’ OF 16*-10* SPAN X 8*-3* RISE ALUM BOX CULVERT ON 14 DEG SKEW C-7 STATION 139.50. FC FURNISH ASSEMBLE A INSTALL 64 OF15 -6’ SPAN X 9-5’RISE SPPA, 12 GA C 9 STATION 143*35. FURNISH ASSEMBLE A KSTAU ST OF 19 5‘ SECTION 3; S l® S 20 ADS OF NE 1M;W 100 ROS OF MW IM SECTIONS 4 a S ALL SECTION a ALL EXCEP THE NW IM OF NW 1M SECTIONS 7. B. 0 a 10: ALL SECTION 11 NW IM EXC S 40 ROS OF E 40 ROS THEREOF. NW AOS OF W OF ME 1MEXCE M R0 SOFS 28 ROS THEREOF. W1® OF SW >41 EXC 4 SQUARE ACRES H TW SE CORNER THEREOF. W V2OF SECTION 14; W 20 RDS OF N 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SECTION 15 AU. EXC THE S 415 FT OF THE W 990 FT OF THE E 1650 SECTIONS 16. 17. IB. 19 A 20 AU SECTION 21 N 1/2. SW 1/4; N 140 RDS OF THE W 80. RDS OF SE 1M;N 40 RDS OF THE E 100 RDS OF THE SE 1/4 SPAN X 6-If RISE ALUM BOX CULVERT ON 40 DEG SKEW C-11. STATION 198*56. SAGINAW ROAD FURNISH. ASSEMBLE 8 64STAU 112 OF 14 -3" SPAN X r-11’RISE SPPA ON 40 DEG SKEW 12 GA. C-12. STATION 2:5-46 SAUBEE ROAD FURNtSH. ASSEMBLE A INSTAU 36-OF 10- 5" SPAN XffXH*RtSE ALUM BOX CULVERT ECX BEG 660 FT W OF THE SE CORNER THEREOF. TH E 660 FT. TH . 660 FT. TH SW1Y ON A DIAGONAL TO POB; N405FTOFW380FTOF SECTION 28: N 120 RDS OF W 1/2 OF NW 1/4; NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF NW SECTION 29 N 1/2 OF N 1/2 C-14. STATON 254*20 FURNISH A INSTAU 8Z OF 14? X0TCSRA C-Bl. STATON 0*71. CSX RAILROAD FURNISH A MSTALL 88 OF 54* STEEL CASWG 0 718* WALL THICKNESS C B2 STATON 28.40. EATON HWY FURNISH A INSTALL 66" OF 48' CSP C B3 STATON 48*14. FC (E LEHMAN) FURNISH A INSTAU 36' OF 36* CSP C-85. STATON 54.80 KIMMEL ROAD FURNISH A KSTAU 57 OF 30* CSP Inducted w*h croaamga ar* r*mov*l. disposal. r*v*tm*nt. *rovon control. ALSO INCLUDES EATON COUNTY AT LARGE. SUNFIELD TOWNSHF AT LARGE. VILLAGE OF SUNFIELD AT LARGE. MICHIGAN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION. CSX RAILROAD IONIA COUNTY, SEBEWA TOWNSHIP, T5N - R6W SECTION 27 S 20 RDS OF THE W/40 RDS OF THE SW 1/4 SECTION 2S SW 1/4 EXC THE N 80 RDS OF THE W 40 RDS. S 40 RDS OF TIC E 60 RDS OF NE 1/4; S 80 RDS OF THE E 80 RDS OF THE W 100 RDS OF NW 1/4, SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4. W 1/2 OF SE 1/4; S 100 RD SOF E 1/2 OF SE 1/4 SECTION 20 S 1/2 OF E 40 RDS OF SE 1/4; S 40 RDS OF THE W 80 RDS CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a workshop at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12,1996 in the City Hall Council Chambers for the purpose of receiv­ ing and discussing the financial audit for fiscal year ending June 30,1996. For additional information pertaining to said workshop, please contact the City Clerk at 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, or by calling 616-945-2468. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk SEC TON 31 E 1/2 0FSE 1/4 SECTION 32 E 1/2. SW 1/4; S 1/2 OF E 1/2 OF NW 1/4. S 30 ACRES OF W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SECTION 33 AU SECTION 34 S 1/2 OF W 1/4 OF NW 1/4. W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4; W 140 RDS OF N 1/2 OF SW 1/4 BEG AT A POINT 40 RDS EAST OF NW COR OF S 1/2 OF SW 1/4. TH W 40 RDS; TH S 60 RDS. TH NEXY ON A DUG TO POB ALSO INCLUDES IONIA COUNTY AT LARGE. SEBEWA TOWNSHF* AT LARGE NOW. THEREFORE. All unknown and non-raaxtent persona, owners and persons mieresied m the above described lands, and you For Eaton County, the Eaton county Clerk. Eaton County Board of Rood Comm not accaptabte) payatu* to th* Cotter Mud Craak Intarcounty Drainage Dtatrcl in th* amount ol $2,000 00 as a guarant** that they wrfl *nt*i rlo contracl and furnrsh th* r*qu**d bond NOTICE OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENT FOR DRA’N SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CommsMXWr*. Woodtand Towrnhp Stpwvmtx Th* Mctvgan Departnwnt of Transportation Coiher Mud Creek Intercounty Dram', r the manner hereinbefore stated; and also, that at such time and places as stated ataroaaxi from mne o'dock NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN, ma! on th* 21st day o< Nov*mb*< AND YOU ANO EACH OF YOU, Owners and persons interested m ttw atoreCounty, and at the lon«a County D»am Commescner s Otace. at Courthouse Annes. HOW Mam St. toma. toma County. Ml 616 527-5373 For al prop- 1620 S. kalamazoo Ave. Marshall. Ml 49068 Attn: Subway, Nell Kirkingburg Members of the Collier Mud Creek Intercounty Drainage Board Dale Benjamin. Eaton County Drain Commissioner By Karl F Hausler. Deputy tor the Director PO Box 30017 Lansing. Ml 48909 517-335-4497 isecreauon oownng League » Barry Automotive 23; Crystal Clear Water'21; Freeport Elevator 21; Carlton Center Ex­ cavating 19; Fairchild Oil 18. Good Gama and Series - N Thaler 516; R. Fay 524-235; D. Lambert 210-576. Wednesday P.M. H & S Machine 25-11; Eye and Ent Specialists 25-11; Mills Landing 23-23;:; Misfits 22-14; Mace's I9K-16H: F.H. Par­ ties 19-17; Hair Care Center 17H-18M; Nashville Chiro 17-19; Lifestyles 17-19; Valley Realty 15-21; Varney's Stables 14-22; Vacant 2-34. High Games and Series - B Hayes-; 194-511; B. Hathaway 173-502; K. Becker 186-510; G. Olis 184-491; F. Girrbach -• 172-479; M. Brimmer 158-450; F. Schneider 4 181-440; “• "" B Notris 161-440; Y. MarkJey 178-442; C. Bishop 154-419; D Brewer 145-380; J. Doster 167-429; M. Dull : 141-382; J Pettengill 145-406; P. Snyder 141-383; > _______ _____________________ Gardner 125-333; D Keller 135-333; S Pennington 182; K. Sutfin 174;-J L. Barnum 187; B. Estep 159; S. Drake 148; ’ B. Wilcox 149; B. Miner 147; R. Murphy 444. ■ Monday Mixers Kelleys Kegiers 25-11; The Green Chics 24-12, Deweys Auto Body 23-13; Rowdie Giris 22-14; Three Ponies Tack 20-16; Girrbachs Michelob 18-18; Harder Tours 15W-2OW; Brians Tire 14-22; TM । Lassies 12-24; Hastings Bowl 12-24; Mr Bruces 11-25. Good Games aad Series — M Meehan 167-435; H. Service 190-477; Y Markley-; 1*9-503; F. Girrbach 196-497; M. Wieland ; 180-525; B. Davenport 173-488; F." Sdmeider 178-451; S. Sebastian 197-523M Shirlee V. 215-580; M. Snyder 228; C.-f Trumbull 144; B. Johnson 175; L. Hoyt 199; * J. Vandenberge 112; K. Slee 117; C. Curtis 151: A. Hal 170; D. Bums 160; J. Ksrrmky 141; B. Moore 159; R Bennett 167. Tuesday Mixed Mostetler Graphics 24-12; Pin Seekers 23-13; Hastings Bowlers 22-14; Consumers Concrete 21-15; Advanced Commercial Prim­ ing 19-17; Lockshop 19-17; Viking 17-21; Woodmansee Sawmill 16-20; Flexfab 16-20; Bye 5-31. Mens High Games * Series M. Kuhlman 194-512; H. Bowman 193; K. Greenfield 214; K Phenix 204-560, M Christ­ ensen 187-492; R. Snyder 185; G. Hause 200-561; S. Guy 172; D. Malyneik 199. Womens High Games & Serin 1. Nelson 169; L. Thomas; B. Wilkins 203; T. Phenix 170; B. Norris 181; D. Slovmski 167; L. Blakely 176; C. Reed 169; K. Kuhlman 164. Styles-R-Us 25-15; NAPA Giris 24-16; Mill's Landing 22-18; Hastings Bowl 22-18; Melaleuca Inc. 22-14 (4 games); Riverside Cemetery 21 H-1SW; Red Dog-ettes 21-15 (4 games); Outboard Inn 20-20; Nashville Chiro. 17-23; Mrtcher-T 16-24, Edward D. Jones 14-26; AA1 Bunny Bunch 13ft-26ft. Good Games & Series: B. Faul 181. 517; S. Varney 162; M. Wilkes 155; B. Hughes 201-525; P. Arends 184; B. Moody 207; F. Ruthruff 219. 610; G. Marsh 170; L. Watson 167; D. Feldkamp 147; K. Kukeiman 165; C. Burpee 154; L. Tilley 181; A. Kerley 164; D. Staines 175; M. Sanborn 180; L. Potter 185. 483; J. Gasper 187. 542; K. Farr 157; S. Greenfield 212. 560; G. Loftus 161. Softball SCORES YMCA of Barry County Hastings Youth Council Hastings Coed Softball Standings W/L .8-1 Olde Towne Tivern f3 .6-3 Haslingx Mutual........... .6-3 Jarman Construction... Olde Towne Tavern fl Law & Disorder.............................................. 2-7 Olde Towne Tavern f2..................................1-8 Game Results Tuesday, Nov. 5; Olde Towne Tavern f2 0. Hastings Mutual 7; Olde Towne Tavern f3 18. Law & Disorder 6; Olde Towne Tavern fl 7. Jarman Construe- tsoo 8. _______ Read all the NEWS of Hastings and Barry County. Subscribe to... John M Bush. Ionia County Drain Commissioner > NASHVILLE SHELL* SPEE-DMART Robert W. Shatter. Barry County Drain Commissioner noted below (voce) or through the Mc*vgan Reray Center at 1 -800-640-3777 Subway Manager We are presently screening applicants for the Subway manager position. The Manager will be responsible for daily oper­ ations that include hiri’-g, training, promo­ tions and paper work Previous food service/manager experience a plus. Good math and reading skills required. Benefits include medical insurance with optical and dental options, paid vacation, and an IRA option. If you're an energetic person and a team leader with good communication skills, please submit your application or resume in person no later than Nov. 15 or send to. Walters-Dlmmlck Petroleum CommMtaner's ONc* at Hastngs. 49058. Barry Coutty. Ml 616-048-4870 lands comprised wnt-m the ‘Coilier Mud Cree* Intercounty Dram Special *SUBUJR¥* Tasmamac's 15-21; Get Along Gang 15-21; Bowling Buddies llto-24tt. Womens High Games and Series — K, Conley 184-528; K Sutfin 195-527; N. Lambert 187-488. M Martin 165-485; D Krallman 170-461; B James 149-391; E. Hammontrcc 183; L. Falconer 170; L. Davis 164; S. Craven 159; M. Bowman 158; L. Beyer 156; M. Simpson 149; L. Couts 145; M. Evans 143. Mens High Games and Series -R VonBerg 236-572; D. Seeber 190-515; M. Cross 199-512; R bowman 203-511 ;K. Lambeth Jr. 177-506; S. Krallman 180-484; J. Ey< 154-445; J. Barnum 219; D. Vickers 214; K. Bushee 207; R. Fay 207; B. Miller 206; K*< Bushee 202; J. Smith 201; D. Barkhuff 195;; J. files 170; C. Simpson 166. 133 S. MAIN, NASHVILLE. Ml 200 phone.852-9949 The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 7, 1996 — Page 13 Seniors shine in football finale Three senior standouts scored for the Saxons in thci. season-ending 23-14 loss to Kenowa Hills last Fnday. Hastings finishes the year 1-8 and 1-6 in the O-K While Conference. The team will have its banquet on Tuesday. Nov. 12 al 6:30 p.m Ed Youngs tallied 12 of lhe 14 Saxon points last Fnday with a pair of touchdown runs. The first was from 1 yard and capped off a 12-play drive in the third quancr. A conversion was then attempted by Hastings with quarterback Joey Lyons finding Jamie James for ihose importanl 2 points. Al that point in lhe game, the score was deadlocked al 8 8 In the fourth quancr. Youngs struck again and another I yard dive Hastings' attempt for 2 points was not successful, making the score 16-14 Kenow a Hills The visitors scored once more with 5:56 to play on a 9-yard run bs Davey Thayer to make the final 23-14. The first two touchdowns lor the Knights were a 3-yard run by Louie Dauscr in the second quancr and a 2-yard jaunt by Dauscr in the third quarter. Dauscr ended up with 106 yards on 21 SCORING Scott Haas (Dellon) 101 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 94 David Liu (Middleville) 88 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 64 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 54 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 44 Nick Morrow (Delton) 36 Paul Finney (Delton) 36 Joel Mittelstaedt (Maple Valley) 32 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 28 Eli Villanueva (Lakewood) 26 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 24 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 24 Brady Simpson (Maple Valley) 20 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 18 Jesse Young (Delton) 18 Andy Finkbeiner (Middleville) 18 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 14 Travis VanAlstine(Maple Valley) 14 Jamie James (Hastings) 14 Ed Youngs (Hastings) 12 Keith Fabbri (Lakewood) 12 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 10 Josh Thome (Maplp Valley) 10 < RUSHING Matt Moore (4) picked off a pass for the Saxon defense in lhe season closer last Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Jacob Miller (32) breaks through the line and into the Knights' secondary in last Fridays game at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) carries, while Thayer gained 90 yards on 12 attempts. Keller said that his defensive players found it "hard to bring them (Kenowa's runningbacks) down." Hastings' Coach Jeff Keller reflected upon his team’s missed opportunities following the final outcome. "We had our opportunities on offense." Keller said. "When you don't cash in those chances, that's what happens." Senior Rocky Wager led lhe Hastings' rushing attack with 66 yards on 14 carries, while James handled the ball 8 times for 61 yards. Lyons completed 4 passes for 33 yards with two of those going to senior Kenn Cross for 19 yards. Kenowa Hills managed 14 first downs to Hastings' 9. The Saxons were penalized four limes for 40 yards and the Knights had eight flags for 60 yards. Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 96-1079 Dave Liu (Middleville) 110-972 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 147-667 Nick Morrow (Delton) 65-634 Miso Glavan (Middleville) 95-608 Scott Haas (Delton) 87-553 Keith Fabbri (Lakewood) 52-528 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 88-485 J. Thompson (M. Valley) 65-474 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 51-430 Jamie James (Hastings) 95-384 Chris Gonser (M. Valley) 48-376 Josh Richie (Hastings) 51-317 Spencer Romph (Middleville) 37-240 Brady Simpson (M. Valley) 41-206 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 36-194 Dustin Green (Delton) 23-194 John Bauer (Lakewood) 23-176 Jake Miller (Hastings) 41-166 Kyle Hughes (Maple Valley) 27-124 PASSING Chances blown by Panthers, 41-7 Panthers have reason to cheer in KVA • MjmuJ opportunUkh tptfUcd Ddtun s last Friday in a season-ending gridiron battle with high-powered Comstock. The Panthers failed to cash in on three drives that ended at the 2. I and 3-yard lines in a 4|-7 loss to lhe Colts. After one quarter, the game was tied at 7-7. but the Colts added three scores in lhe second quarter and two more in lhe second half to run away w.th the win. "We had our opportunities," Del'on Coach Rob Hecthuis said. "With all the opportunities, it could have been a real shoot-out." The Panther touchdown came on a 3-yard pass from quarterback Scott Haas to receiver Jesse Young. Haas' extra point made the score 7-7. Haas completed 6-of-l4 passes for 51 yards and Icq ’he team with 27 tackles 'Well miss that kid." Hcethuis exclaimed Dustin Green was Delton's top ground gainer with 50 yards on only 4 attempts. Big plays on defense were recorded by Dolan Cottingham (fumble recovery) and Paul Finney (interception). Dellon finishes the season at 5-4. while Comstock improves to 8-1. HOMEOWNERS! jft Members ot Delton's sideline cheerleading team are (front row) Mindy Cary. Marcie Payne. Charity Moliter and (back row) Stacey VanDyk, Nicole Searles. Coach Teresa Delaphiano. Shaunna Petkoff and Wendee Bender (Photo provided) Irvtng Ircxr paycheck lo paycheckl 141W57-UW JOWflr 1-80MU-Z221 Legal Notice EXTRA COPIESi ST ATI OF MCtBGAN of The BANNER ! probate court COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE are available throughout Greater Barry County! Pscad—faEatato Fit* No 9^21 999SE o« JOHN E COOK DECEASED SooqI Security No 368 34 1058 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your inforost in tho otloto may bo barred or offecied by thi» bearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on November 77. 1996 ol 9X a.m in tho probate courtroom. Hattingt Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on tho petition of Jeffery E Cook requesting that Jeffery E Cook be appointed personal represen totive of the estole of John E Cook. Deceased who lived at 35 Lakeside Drive. Wayland. Michigan and who died October 7 1996 nnd requesting also the Will of the deceased dated February 24. 1988 be admitted to probate It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims ogamst tho estate will be forever barred unless presented to the proposed) personal representative or to bath the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assign ed to entitled persons appearing of record October X. 1996 RtdwdJ Hudson (PI 5720) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 4 YOUNG5MA 607 North Broodway Hastings Ml 49058 616 945 3495 JEFFERY E COOK By: Richard J Hudson 93B S Pork Hastings Ml 49058 (11-7) The Kalamazoo Valley Association recently held its final round of sideline cheerleading and the Dellon Panthers finished off right where they started. The first competition was held Sept. 25 al Delton. On that day. Delton had 180 points, Mattawan managed 176 and GalesburgAugusta totaled 174. The final round took place on Nov. 2. The final results had Delton and Mattawan finishing in z tie with 304 points and Galesburg-Augusta ending up with 289 points. This is the fourth year that Delton has competed in the competition and each year they have made progress. Four years ago. the Panthers finished fifth, three years ago it was fourth, two years ago Delton was second and this year a first place performance was achieved. "It's been a progression for this group." Dellon cheerleading coach Teresa Delaphiano said. “Il's never happened (cheerleading championship) al Delton. All seven are seniors and this has been their big goal, to take first." The seven seniors on the Delton team are Mindy Cary. Stacey VanDyk. Wendee Bender. Shaunna Petkoff. Charity Moliter, Nicole Searles and Marcie Payne. This is lhe fifth year for this competition within the KVA. The conference does not a competitive competition in the winter, but some individual schools do participate on competitive cheer teams. Scott Haas (Delton) 33-78-639 Kevin Doyle (Middleville) 36-65-600 T. Wawiemia (M. Valley) 21-63-270 A. Peabody (Lakewood) 13-30-171 Joey Lyons (Hastings) 16-66-171 RECEIVING _____ „„ Paul Finney (Delton) 11-263 —J Joel Mittelstaedt (M. Valley) 9-201 Andy Finkbeiner (Middleville)10-163 Nate Pranger (Middleville) 11-155 Kenn Cross (Hastings) 8-124 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 7-115 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 7-78 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 6-77 * TACKLES Scott Haas (Delton) 146 Ed Youngs (Hastings) 123 Steve Lehman (Middleville) 115 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 106 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 96 Dustin Green (Delton) 85 Lucus Willcutt (Maple Valley) 83 Nate Pranger (Middleville) 69 Brian Ploeg (Middleville) 68 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 66 Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 65 Chad Stopher (Delton) 64 Rocky Wager (Hastings) 60 Greg Shook (Maple Valley) 57 Chad Coenen (Hastings) 55 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 54 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 54 Ron Spurgis (Lakewood) 47 Kyle Hughes (Maple Valley) 47 Pat Lowe (Maple Valley) 45 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 43 Chris Marlow (Delton) 40 INTERCEPTIONS Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 4 Scott Haas (Delton) 3 Josh Thome (Maple Valley) 3 Nick Morrow (Delton) 3 Andy Peabody (Lakewood) 2 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 2 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 2 David Liu (Middleville) 2 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 2 Paul Finney (Delton) 2 Nate Pranger (Middleville) 2 LABORATORY SECRETARY Part Time — 2nd Shift 20 hours/week: Mon. thru Fri. 3:00 pan. - 7:00 pan. Every other Saturday — 7:30 a an. - 10:30 aan. PENNOCK HOSPITAL has an opening for a part-time Secretary in our Lab Not only was the sideline cheer team tops in their routines, but they also helpful in helping the Panther football team find its way to victory road. MOST BEALTIFLL BAB) COXTEST i* All Ages Deer Hunter’s Ball ; Swiss Steak Dinner Grand RapidvXinentber 23rd ( ForLntry Form Call Xew Star [)jSCovery Sat., Nov. 9 • 5:00-8:00 pjn. *450 v 9:00 p.m. STONEY CREEK BAND i | Woodland Eagles Woodland. Ml 1 t Department. Must have good computer skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to work with frequent interruptions, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Medical terminology knowledge is desired. Pennock Hospital offers a total compensation package which includes compet­ itive salary, an innovative “menu-style" Flexible Benefits package that is prorated for part-time employees; Paid Time Off System, and much more. Please submit resume/application to: j PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1 Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. MI 49058 (616) 948-3112 ’ j E.O.E. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1996 Pennock’s 'Great Pumpkin’ contest is a tough one to call Kim Nicholson (left), a teacher at Pennock's day care center, Learn 'N Play, and teaching assistant Ken Witker show off the buck-toothed head they and other members of the day care staff carved from a pumpkin. Their entry won the ■Canring- category. (Kim and Keri are sporting mustaches because they dressed up as "Men" tor Halloween.) The Missing Head of Ichabod Crane was the creation of ER nurses Steve Haley and Anita Pyle and night clerk Nicky Vickery. Showing off the winning entry, which aced the ‘Best Depicted Halloween Theme- category, are ER physician James Yenger and nurse Chery Valentine. by Mary Warner Staff Water Trying io figure out whose pumpkin should win an award during Pennock Hospital s "Great Pumpkin" contest was a little like trying to figure out whether you like your first bom or your second bom bet­ ter. The answer in lhe latter case, of course, is that you like them both the same. And so it was for the carved and decorated pumpkins that graced the back of the hospi­ tal dining room last Thursday. I liked all the pumpkins, and was hard pressed to come up with winners in each of five categories in which the entries were judged. I served as one of three judges for the con­ test. For half an hour, we judges looked at pumpkins transformed into everything from a little miniature home with plastic nurses attending bed-ridden patients (the Pennock Homecare Services entry) to a intricately carved head of Quasimodo. There was a pumpkin with a guy carved out of the middle with a boo boo on bis bum. and the words, "Nurses make boo-boos go away” carved in a circle around the center figure. There was a "Casper the Ghost" pumpkin in full ghost garb, made to look like kJ dressed-up trick-or-treater. There were tw< M&Ms pumpkins, and one pumpkin thl£ was presented "au natural" - with no decod(C lion or carving whatsoever. (This perhaps should have been given the prize for "McmEUnderstated Pumpkin ”) But it was immediately apparent to lit three judges that the folks in the Emergency? Room had definitely come up with the Depicted Halloween Theme” by presenting pumpkin head on a rocking horse with an at* stuck in the top of it. The pumpkin was it** tied The Missing Head of Ichabod Crane." Other winners were a pumpkin carved inbr_ a buck-toothed person's head, which won tbi? Carving category; a pumpkin head put ortg? stuffed body dressed in blue scrubs, whio^t won for Most Original; a pumpkin Utle£ "James and the Giant Peach." which featured; characters from the movie of the same natoi; made out of zucchini, squash and other mMtf t rials (there was, for instance, a zucchini* grasshopper and a squash spider), which wdn* "Best Overall Entry"; and a pumpkin with a Central Supply went all out, putting a pumpkin with a painted face on top of a stuffed body garbed in blue scrubs. They won tor "Most Original.- Pictured are CSR supervisor Sandy Kellay (left) and CSR staffer Loraine Heath. Other staff members involved in the project were Diane Griffin, Mary Pennington, Judy Metzger, and Pam Healy. OR charge nurse Jan Kuhtic (left) and OR secretary Ruth Bohn pose in front of the surgery department's winning entry, which took honors In the 'Decorating* category. Bohn painted the scene of Bowens Mills on the front of the pumpkin. painting of Bowens Mills cider mill on it, which won in the Decorating category. The latter entry, presented by the surga/ department, was painted by operating ruo*p secretary Ruth Bohn. Bohn has created tif department's entry in the pumpkin contetl for the past five years, and has won in one of the categories every year. Prizes of fruit baskets were given to four of the winners. The winner of the "Best Overall’ category won a pizza party. Next up for the Pennock staffers is a homemade Christmas card contest. I hope! won't have to judge that one. because i might just have to declare everyone a win­ ner. LEGAL NOTICE The acministrative stan won ’Best Overall Entry- with their "James and the Giant Peach- entry. Pictured (from left) are Man Mulder. Melissa Bleam, Matt Thompson, Ann Cusack. Stacy Sanders, and Vicki Reid. (Not pictured are Lauri King, Robin Strimback, and Pat Vaughan.) ANNUAL HMet annual urorrr — n» A»oi >«pon <4 •» Willard G. and Jawte M. Fterta Foundation lor rtte ported ended December 31.1995 I* available at tho. office of Emet < Young LLP. c/o Steve Milter. |7l Monroe Ave.. N.W.. Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503. Fdr inopoctten during regular busine** hour* by any citizen who request* If within 180 day* after NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications to the Family Inde­ pendence Agency Board until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. November 7. 1996 Applications can be obtained at the: County Administrator's Office 3rd floor, Courthouse Hastings, Ml publication date of thi* notice. Willard G. Horco. Trustee Fiririiiwi f Ml In America, you arc food to the Hungry shelter to the homeless Io fact, one wife to Fteef Finance. Inc. a Dataware Corpora­ tion, Mortgagee, dated September 19. 1991 and recorded on October 1. 1991 in Libor 524. on pogq of the nicest things about living here in Don’t Miss T/ie HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB Annual 249. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and wp* o**ignod by *oid mortgagee to tho ARGO MOR­ TGAGE CORP., a* assignee, by an assignment doted July 9. 1996. which wo. recorded on September 5. 1996, In Libor 671. on Pogo 534. Barry County Record*, on which mortgage thue l« claim* ed to bo duo at the dote hereof tho sum of Twenty1 Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Eight and 89/100 dollar* (B2S.8B8.89), including interest al 16.300% per annum. -'** America •$ that v<MJ really don’t have to do anything for anybody Under tho power of sole cor-toined in sold mor­ tgage and tho statute in such case mode and pro; vidod. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged promise*, or some pari of them, of public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan at 1:00 PM o'clock, on December 19. Supper cf 1- Thursday. November 7 Serv,n8 4:30-7:00 p.m. Hastings High School Cafeteria To th* 80 of you »ofunt*«r*d tim* and mon*, • ‘ y**r. thank* fo> *N you .* 9'»** Imagine wt-at mor* could Sc Can i «X>5$ Gr/t5 n**ha* m th* word you c*n do 1996. Said promise* are situated In Township JOHNSTOWN. Barry County, Michigan, and are Casper th“ Friendly Ghost put In an appearance dressed as a trick-ortreater who 'eats candy as I roam.- $3 per person Tickets available at.. Bosley Pharmacy, I-Ad Graphics and Rotary Club Members Proceede to be distributed to local non-profit institutions by Hastings Rotary Club Recent projects sponsored by Hastings Rotary Club: • Student Grants - College Level • Student Exchange Program • High School Interact Club • Grants to Community Activities Center • Gift to YMCA Camp and other Youth Projects ’ THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE • Default ho* boon mode in tho condition* of a mortgage mode by Kenneth R. DELONG and Angete C. DELONG. hu«band and not required to offer Or , . (11-7) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SSS We Buy Used Homes SSS All Sizes • All Makes or... Trade Yours In On A Brand New Manufactured Home IVc Prry Top SSS Tor Your Home! West Michigan Housing, Inc. 1-800-387-0035 Cellular Phones Free with the purchase of service plan! For information call 5804)175 Centennial Cellular Christmas Plan Available! described os: Lot 15 of Lilac Hill* Flat. according to tho record­ ed plat thereof a* recorded In Libor 4 of Plat* on Pago 43. Tho redompfIon ported shall bo 6 month(«) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. in whkh cose lhe redemption period *holl bo 30 day* from the date ol such sate. Dated: Navombor 7. 1996 ARGO MORTGAGE CORP. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott t Trott. P.C. Attemey* for ARGO MORTGAGE CORP. 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 Fite No. 96105792 , . (12-5) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 7, 1996 — Page 15 Hastings City Bank is first to donate Circle of Friends seeks corporate and business sponsors for playground Hastings Circle of Friends has sent letters (omorc than 400 local businesses asking them for support by either making a cash donation or sponsoring a piece of play­ ground equipment for the new play structure 9L Bob King Park. ..The first to respond after the mailing was fastings City Bank with a $2,500 donation IP sponsor the dinosaur slide and eight Drs. Dary l lauke and Kenneth Memman afjc sponsoring the jeep bouncer, horizontal ladder and low rings qTwo days after the mailing, dunng the pist week of October, the group received donations from Tom's Market and the pasting* Rotary Club. ‘ "In addition to the support we received oyer the summer from company fund-raisers f)kc those held by McDonald's and the Ra- jpr’s Edge, this is the official start of our business solicitation campaign." said Sue Kolanowski. Circle of Fncnds fund-raising coordinator. "We want to let businesses know how they could be recognized for their financial contribution." she said. Circle of Friends has set up a cash dona­ tion schedule for which both businesses and individuals can be recognized for their con­ tribution on a donor board which will be placed at the entrance to the playground. The levels of giving are: Friends of the Play­ ground. $51-249; Bronze. $250-499; Silver. $500-999; Gold. $1,000-2.499; and Plat­ inum. $2,500 and up. If a business or individual chooses, they may sponsor a piece of the playground and be recognized by a brass plaque permanently affixed to that particular piece of equipment. For those who wish to sponsor a piece of equipment, the costs range from $125 for a chin-up pipe to $3,600 for a twisty slide. Circle of Friends has raised more than $12,000 through various fund-raisers during lhe summer and plans to do more through­ out the fall and winter. Kolanouski said she hopes to raise one-third of the group's $100,000 goal through business contribu­ tions. "A contribution to the playground is a one-time thing." said Kolanowski. "We won't be asking yearly because we'll be building next summer. "This (the playground) will enhance our standing as one of the "Top 100 Small Towns in America." she added "A contribu­ tion to the playground is a contribution to the community and our children " Kolanowski said that the group compiled its own list of businesses and so may have missed a few. If there are any businesses or organizations who did not receive a letter, or individuals who would like to make a dona­ tion. they can contact Jill Zwiemikowski al 948-8838. or write Hastings Circle of Friends. P.O. Box 235. Hastings, Mi. Jill Zwiemikowski. Hastings Circle of Friends general coordinator, accepjs a check for $2,500 from Robert Picking, president of Hastings City Bank, foOttre proposed new playground structure at Bob King Park. 49058. Smith said his number one priority this term will be "more and better job growth — having better jobs and letting people have more take-home pay." He is also "going back to Washington with renewed vigor to cut lhe size of gov­ ernment and make it less intrusive and stop this overspending and borrowing and have a truly balanced budget without smoke and mirrors." He also predicted that "campaign finance reform and term limits will be a priority in Congress in the next term." Hoekstra said one of his main focuses in his next term will be campaign finance re­ form. “The whole situation with the appear­ ance of buying favors from government ihrough campaign donations" has led to cyn­ icism on the pan of the public, he said. Ehlers said. "We spent a lot of time last year (attempting to pass campaign finance reform legislation). We didn't get enough votes in the House or the Senate. The biggest problem is not the PACs (political e1 Nick Smith Peter Hoekstra Vem Ehlers SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Can 616-945-9554 Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Glaucoma Winning Congressmen look to the future • by Mir; WWI. nojswn *»rti . Staff Writer .Jfcepubhcan incumbents from area Con­ action committees), but the millionaires who are going out and buying seats in Congress It*s a problem with no good solu­ tion. Public financing may be one answer, but the public doesn't want their money spent on financing campaigns." Ehlers said he will concentrate his efforts in the next two years on reducing the budget deficit, reducing spending, protecting the en­ vironment. and "making the government run more efficiently." Hoekstra will also focus on balancing lhe budget, he said. Hoekstra also wants to "play a key role in lhe whole education debate " Kimberly 1. Norris. M.D.. board certified ophthalmologist.will give a presentation on Advances Io -■ gressional districts who won reelection by kyide margins Tuesday expressed disappointnjent that Republican presidential candidate Bob Dote lost his bid for the presidency. But thp Congressmen said they arc happy Repub­ lican majorities were retained in both the U.S. House and Senate, and believe they wjl be able to advance the Republican agenda in Congress in the next two years. jReelected were Vem Ehlers of the Third Congressional District. Peter Hoekstra of the Second District, and Nick Smith <n lhe Sev­ enth District. {With most of the district-wide votes counted Wednesday afternoon. Ehlers won 68 percent of lhe vote, compared to 29 percent oLthe vote cast for Democratic challenger another Watergate and paralyzing the country Democratic president and the Republican and Congress." However, he said. "We will leave the in­ vestigation to the special prosecutor. Our emphasis in the Congress will be on legisla­ tion." Smith predicted that Clinton will attempt to distance himself from some of the scan­ dals that plagued his first term "I think we're going to see Clinton fire a lot of people in the White House who have been under indictment, who have been in­ volved in (alleged) illegal activities." Smith said. "He's going to try and change his repu­ tation in the next four years." Hoekstra said the President's move to a more centrist position on the issues in this election indicates "there's potential there for a lot of common ground" between the Congress. "The president ran on balancing the budget and trying to provide some kind of middle class tax relief." Hoekstra said. "He said the era of big government is over — he’s inter­ ested in a right-sized federal government. He's trying to look at what education needs to be more effective. Those are a lot of things on the Republican agenda, so I'm hoping we can work together." Ehlers said. "We will do our best in Congress to work with Mr. Clinton and pro­ duce positive results for the country " "I have the ability to work with almost anyone." Ehlers said, "and I hope my fellow Republicans feel the same way. I'm always interested in results. not personal battles." Betsy Flory, according 'n figures supplied by the Michigan Elections B ireau. .. klockstra also received a large percentage •6 the votes in his district — 64 percent dCrnpared to 33 percent for Democratic can<jx<datc Dan Kruszynski. .-And in spite of an $80,000 advertising campaign undertaken by Smith's Democratic opponent. Kim Tunnicliff. Smith received 54 percent of the vote compared to 43 per­ cent for Tunnicliff. Smith, who only spent $8,000 for advertising, said his campaign OafFs goal this election was to "spend as HMc as possible and still make sure we were going to get reelected." b Altogether, as of Wednesday afternoon. 169.021 votes were tabulated for Ehlers and ?2t685 for Flory . Hoekstra received 164.153 V6tes compared to 83.844 for Kruszynski. ftjith received 115.775 compared to 91J00 lit Tunnicliff. (Other votes cast were for Libertarian Party and National Law Party *'tn Barry County. 5.906 votes were cast for filers compared to 3.527 for Flory. A total •f-5.259 voters cast ballots for Hoekstra in Barry County, compared to 2.904 for Kruszynski Aim! Smith received 1.798 votes inllhe county compared to 1.360 cast for "tunnicliff. Barry County figures were com­ pete at press time, but won't be official un­ it! the Board of Canvassers certifies the re.Hits. By press time Wednesday afternoon, democrats had gained 11 seats in the U.S. Rouse, while Republicans gained one scat in the U.S. Senate. The results of one U.S. senate race and eight U.S. House seats were still too close to call at press time. M'WI got a pretty convincing win." Hoekstra j^id Wednesday "Personally. Im satisfied. But I wish 1 was going to Washington with Dole" Hoekstra said the "big question in the next 6-9 months" will be "what (Republicans) need to do to recapture the White House." Also looming will be the question of whether President Clinton will face criminal charge' as the result of alleged illegal contri­ butions to his campaign and other alleged il­ legal activities "It's a great concern in Washington." Ehlers said. "Rumors are nfe that he and his wife (First Lady Hillary Clinton) will face indictments. 1 hope it doesn't end up being We will be open from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm on Thursday November 7, 1996 and from 7:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday November 8, 1996! r ference Center at Pennock Hospital. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss, often "silently" stealing vision without any recognizable symptoms. Fortunately, it can most often be treated effectively using medications, laser treatment, and/ or surgery, especially if detected early. Dr. Norris will discuss the most common types of glaucoma, the methods of diagnosis, and recent advances in treatment, iuluding two new medications and improvements in glaucoma surgery. Dr. Norris will answer questions regarding glaucoma or related topics. For more information call 948-3125. refreshments will be served. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health Winning Congressman, cont. above Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union will be installing a new computer system on Friday November 8th. This system change will enhance our ability to better serve our members. As with most conversions, it will also be necessary to close the credit union to accomplish the removal of the old system and the installation of the new system. The credit union will be closed as follows: Friday November 8th, 1996 we will close at 11:00 am! Monday November 11th, 1996 we will be closed all day! We will be open from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm on Thursday November 7, 1996 and from 7:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday November 8, 1996! �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 7, 1996 COURT NEWS: A Hastings man who attempted to escape from the Barn County Jail in September was sent to prison for that attempt James B. Evans. 20. of 305 S Hanover, had pleaded guilty in October to a total of two counts of resisting and obstructing an officer, two counts of third offense habitual offender and one count of attempted escape while awaiting trial for a felony. In exchange for his pleas, possession of amphetamines and malicious destruction of property over S100 were dropped Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley told the court that under the plea agreement he would recommend concurrent sentences on the resisting and obstructing and habitual offender charges, but that lhe escape sentence had to be served consecutive to the others Evans' attorney, James Goulooze, told the court Evans “has had a very difficult back* ground, as is evident in the pre-sentence re­ port." He added that Evans had spent part of his adolescence in prison, which Gouloozc described as unusual Circuit Judge James Fisher told Evans. "I think you have a lot to offer and you're probably as disappointed in yourself as is everyone else." He further told Evans, "you're certainly al a turning point in your life" and that Evans had "to decide if you want to spend the rest of your life with us in society or if you want to spend a long time in jail." Evans was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for 60 days served on the resist­ ing and obstructing charges. He was sen­ tenced lo 18 to 48 months in prison on the escape charge, with no credit fur time served. In other Circuit Court business Thursday: • Jason A Wiessner. 17. of 11481 Gurd Road. Dellon. had probation continued after violating his probation Wiessner had been on probation as a youthful offender for second-degree home in­ vasion. Wiessner s attorney. Michael McPhillips. told the court that "while we understand HYTA status will be revoked." he wanted lhe court to be aware that McPhillips pleaded guilty on his own with no plea agreement. He said two to three drug tests on Wiessner had come back positive for marijuana but that Wiessner has had "a great deal of diffi­ culty getting off marijuana" He said Wiessner had been attending night school at Delton-Kellogg and was six or seven credits short of completing his high school education He asked Fisher to con­ sider a sentence less than the six months in jail recommended by lhe probation depart­ ment. Fisher told Wiessner, "I'm not exactly sure what it's going lo take to convince you to follow the rules of probation and stop smok­ ing pot... This is the second lime you've come back for a probation violation — I'm disappointed " Fisher continued Wiessner*! probation for two years and sentenced him lo 90 days in jail with credit for 37 days, telling Wiessner. "I want you to understand there are conse­ quences for your behavior." Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER * 948-8051 Help Wanted Mobile Hottii x / oxi A / outtd AN OHIO OIL COMPANY needs mature person now in the HASTINGS area. Regardless of experience, write J.V. Read, P.O. Box 696. Dayton. OH 45401_______________________ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-8OO-387-OO35. West Mich. FOUND: MALE BLACK dog on Brown Rd., LO. Owner can have by identifying marks. 374-7662 CENA’S HOLLAND HOME is a Christian retirement community that has provided care for residents from gf-atcr Grand Rapids for over 100 yew Holland Home has immediate openings for CENA’s at out four Grand Rapids campuses: full and part lime shifts available for 7am 3pm, 3pm-11 pm and llpm-7am. We also offer a monthly state certified training program for those interested in becoming a Competency Evaluated Nurse Aide. We pay while we train. Paid time off, excellent health benefits, a retirement plan and incentive bonuses available Please call Human Resources at 235-5270. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES: Ferre11gas, a nationwide market­ ing company and a recognized leader in our industry, is seeking a Lead Customer Service Rep and two part-time Customer Service Representatives far our Inver Grove Heights MN loca lion. Responsibilities include responding to customers' inquir­ ies and requests about services offered, maintaining complete and accurate customer account records; and maintaining the District's accounting system. The successful candidates will have 2* years general office or secretarial experience, 40 wpm typing ability, 10 key by touch, arid PC experience. Additional requirements for full-time posi­ tion include demonstrated lead­ ership experience. We offer a competitive salary Interested candidates should apply in person, forward or fax their resume and salary requirements io: FERRELLGAS 10825 Courthouse Blvd. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 (612)552-7866. Fax (612) 552-8147 EOE/AAP/M/ F/D/V. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St., Freeport. Ml EOE RECEPTIONIST: for a busy Hastings Physician office. 4 to 5 days a week. Medical office and computer experience required. Please send resume lo Ad C494 c/o lhe Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Mi. 49058.________ RN, LPN’S: to work in the Vermontville area doing home­ care. Please call the Sparrow Home Care Network, Private Duty Services. 616-381-9800. E.O.E.______________________ TELLERS: It takes a rare varie­ ty of abilities to be a really good teller. Solid math skills, the self confidence to handle money, accuracy, a pleasant personality, and above all the ability to put customers at ease. To explore the opportunities available for tell­ ers al our mam office, we invite you to contact the Personnel office at Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, Mi. 49058, E.O.E._______________ DO YOU HAVE more month, than money?? Sell Avon. Call Sharon at 616 945 2624 Tor Salt \tiloiiiotivi 1993 CAVALIER RS 2 dr. coupe, loaded, 53,000 miles, brand new tires. Call 616-945-4409 after 5pm ask for JiU H allied WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948-4094. Heal I State GAYLORD. 10.01 beautifully wooded acres on county main­ tained road with electricity, buddozed driveway and building/ campsite. Close to snowmobile trails, Manistee River and slate land. $18,500, $500 down, $225/month. 11% land contract Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118 Xational \d\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, ext. 1400, 24hrs.______________________ STEEL BUILDING DEAL­ ERSHIP, commercial, agricul­ tural, residential. National company selecting dealer in open markets (303) 759-3200, Exl 5900. / or Sale BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED with frame & queen size firm mattress set. Still in plastic. Cost $700, Must sell! $190. 1-517-676-6414_____________ CARPET NEW. Teal Sculpture; 12x12 - $95.00, 12x20 - $160.00. Mauve Berber; 15x15 - $175. Rose Plush; 12x11x9*’ - $75.00. Sky Blue Plush; 12x15 - $125.00. All excellent quality. Call 060-2051____________________ COMPLETE BEDROOM OUTFIT made of solid wood with “Brand New" full size mattress set Sacrifice $300. 1-517-699-4148_____________ FOR SALE: AKC Registered Datamation, 7 month old female. Registered Sheltie, 2 year old female. 948-3714 Tor Retu 2 BEDROOM LAKEFRONT Wall Lake Delton, 1 year lease. References and deposit Call evenings and weekends 623-8218____________________ FIRE YOUR LANDLORD, own your home for less than rent Move right in one of the 13 furnished model homes. 2,3 A 4 bedroom, no closing costs, as little as 5% down Yankee Springs Manufactured Home Community and Sales. Close to Gun Lake. Call 795-9700. SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOM PRIVATE COUNTRY HOME with large garage, good location, exactly 10 miles south­ west of Hastings on M-43, beau­ tiful all new interior, perfect for non-smoking retired couple or single adult, no pets, no children; $450 per month rent plus utili­ ties. 616-664-4983 . Ihixinexx Senicex PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. IONIA: HOT TUB business in high traffic area. 1 year old. Handicap Accessible. Real Estate included. Additional room for expansion. Low Over­ head. $225,000. CENTURY 21 PEARSON-COOK 954-0990 Shelley Senters 554-2366 R1V1SSENT A The Michigan State Police is investigating an apparent murder/suicide of a Pine Lake couple that occurred Nov. 2. Troopers discovered Virginia Lamphere. 79. and her husband Guile K Lamphere. 78. dead in their residence at 10878 Long Point Drive. Plainwell F/Lt. Ron Neil. Hastings Post Commander, said it appears Mr Lamphere killed his wife and turned his weapon on himself. Neil said nothing further will be released until the investigation is completed. Lake Odessa youth injured in shooting As much of America waited in line to vote or watched television to hear election re­ turns. two youngsters may be affected more by an event that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a Lake Odessa area cemetery. One Lake Odessa youth. Charles Kenney. 16. was shot in the back in Odessa Town­ ship and another youth was apprehended. Ionia County Central Dispatch received the call about 5 51 p.m Lake Odessa Ambu­ lance. Lake Odessa Police and the Ionia County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the scene at Cemetery Road and Lapo Road. Lake Odessa Police officer Bachman said he arrived as ambulance personnel were load­ ing the victim into the ambulance. Deputy Roger Gren of the Ionia County Sheriffs Department said a 16-year-okl Lake Odessa male was riding his bicycle through the cemetery when he heard a gun being fired, then felt a pain in his lower back. Sgt. Dale Nelson said the shooting ap­ pears to be accidental. Gren's investigation has turned up the weapon and a suspect, an­ other 16-year-old Lake Odessa mate, whose name is not being released. The victim, whose name cannot be re­ leased because he is a minor and lhe investi­ gation is still open, was taken to Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids, underwent surgery and as of 2 a.m. Wednesday, was listed in stable, but serious condition. To team how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1800-CHILDREN RIGHT SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, call Steve’s Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TRIM A ’PAPER BY MAR I JO. Interior painting, wallpapering, and porches. "Full service or sweat equity.** 945-9712 or 1-800-270-7294 x0003 FULL SIZE BED ‘Brand New” includes firm mattress set, deluxe frame & beautiful oak finish headboard. Sacrifice $150. 1-517-699-2251________ LOVELY DAYBED with mattress & trundle bed under­ neath. Shiny white A gold. 1 week old, cost $650, sell for $250. 1-517-699-4148 Police probing murder/suicide at Pine Lake RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: in Middleville. New building located right on M-37 high visibility. Call 891-1942, please leave name DAYTON GAS WALL FURNACE, easily heats 1600sq.ft., 6 years old, $400 OBO 374-0242_____________ KING SIZE SEALY Postur pedic Finn Mattress set. 4 months old. includes frame & beautiful cherry finish head­ board. Cost $1,200. Sacrifice $275. 1-517-676-6414 • Jacob L. Noteboom. 19. of 1630 Boulder Dn\c, Hastings, was sentenced to probation and jail for shoplifting. Fisher told Noteboom. “Probation is meant primarily to help you. not to punish OF WAY MDA won't yield in its quest to defeat 40 neuromuscular diseases. Fisher sentenced Brown to one year proba­ tion in with lhe youthful trainee status, one day in jail with credit for one day served. $100 restitution. $250 in fines and costs and a probation oversight fee. He made Brown eligible for community service in lieu of half his costs and ordered him to attend men­ tal health counseling, telling Brown. "I ex­ pect you lo be successful on probation. There's no reason for you to be here and I don't expect to see you back here again." • Anthony L. Hernandez, 20. of 119 High St, Middleville, had probation continued and was given a suspended sentence for violating his probation. He pleaded guilty to failing to report to his probation officer in September and October and failing to pay his fines, costs and restitution. Hernandez had been sentenced to three years probation for attempted larceny in a building after breaking into the Swamp Fox • Aaron M. Dennis. 17, of Plainwell, was sentenced to probation and given youthful trainee status. He had been charged with first degree home invasion and second degree home invasion. Dennis' attorney. James Goulooze. said "I believe society can achieve all its aims without destroying his future." He said Dennis had acted with an accom­ plice. hut had not actually taken money stolen from the house, "although he is just as guilty as his accomplice." In noting that Dennis was still playing for the Otsego High School basketball team de­ spite prior criminal convictions. Fisher noted that when he played high school golf, two seniors had been kicked off the (earn for drinking beer. "I guess things are quite a hit different now than they were in 1967." Fisher said. He told Dennis that although he was granting him youthful trainee status, he wanted Dennis to understand it was "not so much that I think you deserve it...Either you're going to straighten up and fly right or not and you'll be right back here." He warned Dennis. “If there's one screwup on probation. I'm going to send you to jail for a lengthy time.” Fisher sentenced Dennis to three years probation with youthful trainee status. $520 restitution and $250 in fines and costs to be paid at not less than $50 per month. He or­ dered Dennis to artend substance abuse coun­ seling. complete his high school education with no absences unless he had a medical ex­ cuse or the permission of his probation agent and not to be out between midnight and 6 a.m. POLICE BEAT Youth held in boat motor thefts CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Jemd A. Velte. 17. of 64 Culbert Drive. Hastings has been arraigned on seven counts of larceny over $100 for a senes of thefts of boat motors and water skis from Middle Lake around Labor Day. Barry County SherifTs detectives said one of the victims came to lhe Sheriff's Department Oct. 28 and showed them several classified ads from the Oct. 22 Reminder describing three outboard boat motors for sale. The victim said he had one motor stolen that matched the descnption given in one of lhe ads and two other motors that had been stolen matched two others described in the ads. He said the ads said to contact a residence that was across the lake from the camp where they had been stolen. The victim gave a further description of his motor, saying he had replaced the switch with a beaver tail switch and had painted the propeller fiorescent orange A sheriff's detective went to the residence, posing as someone interested in purchasing the motors. When he was led in lhe garage by Velte’s brother, the detective said he immediately saw a motor with an orange propeller and beaver tail switch. The detective said further investigation found the remaining motors and water skis. Detectives said Velte admitted to stealing all lhe property several weeks earlier when he was alone, telling them he had taken a row boat across Middle Lake to steal the property. Woodland man hurt in cycle crash CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A Woodland man is recovering after a motorcycle accident on M-79 near Swift Road. Sunday evening. * Troopers from the Michigan Stale Police said Danny C. Gillons. was westbound on M­ 79 when he failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the north side of the road. Gillons was taken to Pennock Hospital and then air lifted to Butterworth Hospital in critical condition with head injuries. He has since been upgraded to fair condition. Troopers said Gillons was wearing a helmet. Troopers are still investigating the accident, but say alcohol appears to have been a factor. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested two Barry County men Nov. I after a high speed pursuit that lasted nine miles. Deputies said the began following a north bound vehicle on Norris Road near Guernsey Lake Road that began to pull away after deputies began following. They said they caught up to the vehicle on Yankee Springs Road near Duffy Road and paced lhe vehicle at 90 m.p.h. Further pursuit reached speeds of 100 m.p.h.. deputies said. The vehicle continued at that speed until it reached the intersection of Yankee Springs Road and M-37, where it slowed and proceeded north on M-37. Deputies said the vehicle came to a stop on M-37 near Fawn Avenue, where they arrested Russell W. Kling. 31. of 5400 Wilkins Road. Hastings for fleeing and eluding. King's passenger. Timothy A Fanah. 32. of 309 Lakeside Road. Delton, was arrested on seven outstanding warrants Child unsnaps belt, falls out of car HASTINGS — A two-year old child was not seriously injured after he fell out of moving car Oct. 26. Hastings City Police said Peter L. Smith. 20. of Hastings, was northbound on Boltwood Avenue near Apple Street, when Tyler J. Heath unsnapped his seal belt, opened the car door and fell out Heath was treated al Pennock Hospital Next time you joke about high blood pressure... Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 Foundation' • Kelly R. Brown. 20. of 4251 Farrell Road. Hastings, was given probation and youthful trainee status. Under youthful trainee status, if Brown successfully completes his probation, no felony record will be kept. Because of his youthful trainee status, all record of his pleas or convictions in this case is sealed from the public. He had originally been charged with assault and battery, malicious destruction of property over $100 and attempted malicious destruction of property over $100. Brown s attorney, Terry Knoll, said Brown "recognizes he lost his temper and did some things he shouldn i have done. He said the alleged victim in the assault and battery had been teasing Brown and that he now had "good relations" with the people involved in the incident. in Middleville twice. Hernandez said he had been scared of going to jail because he had been unable to make his payments to the court and had seen peo­ ple arrested for violating their probation He voluntarily turned himself in. Fisher told Hernandez that if he had prob­ lems to discuss them with his probation of­ ficer and that he had "to have some faith you're going to be treated fairly." Fisher continued Hernandez' probation and ordered him lo pay $50 per week toward his fines and costs. He also imposed a four month jail sentence, with credit for 45 days served and the remainder suspended, telling Hernandez. The only reason you're not go­ ing to jail today is because you voluntarily turned yourself in." Two arrested after high-speed chase ' Failure Laugh these off! you. although there will be some punish­ ment. He sentenced Noleboom to two years pro­ bation and 30 days in jail with credit for two days served He will be allowed to serve his sentence on weekends and holidays. Note­ boom also was ordered to pay $1,500 in restitution. $250 in fines and $250 in costs and a monthly probation oversight fee. He was made eligible for community service in lieu of half his fines and costs. Noteboom was also ordered as a condition of his proba­ tion to complete his high school education with no unexcused absences or conduct vio­ lations and to not enter Secondhand Comers or the Hastings K man People help MDA.. because MDA helps people. Series of break-ins under probe HASTINGS — Michigan State Police troopers are continuing to investigate a series of break-ins in the western part of the county. Troopers report there have been break-ins on Bluff Drive. Bowens Mill Road. Chief Noonday Road and Kiser Road in Yankee Springs Township and on Upton Road in Rutland Township. Troopers said all of the break-ins have occurred during the day when the home owners were at work. Tnxipers arc warning home owners to be aware of these break-ins and take extra precautions to secure their homes Anyone with information is being encouraged to call the Hastings State Police post al 948-8283. or Silent Observer al I-800-310-9031. The Police Beat does not publish lhe names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-11-14.pdf a4259329df74a4a4cc1c805f4a894284 PDF Text Text New school to get sewer and water County to borrow money for jail Pleasantview kids show off projects See Page 2 See Page 13 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 KiSriN'IPV’i JC LIFRA.t 12/30/99 I?! S O' •-.-‘<1 W'l MS Mi I ,‘x 18,3 C-3 Hastings Fubl IcLlbrar . _ J 121 S.Church st. Histinft. KI »»>59 HASTINGS ANNER THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 46 News Briefs No privatization for animal shelter by Elaine Gil bet Legislative Coffee reset The Legislative Coffee program for this month has been rescheduled for 8 • «n Monday. Nov. 18. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. The program usually is held on the second Monday morning of each month, but it had to be moved because Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Scheduled to appear are Stale Representative Terry Geiger and State Senator Joanne Emmons and a representative from Congressman Vem Ehlers* office. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. AH Barry County residents are welcome to attend. Travelogue to have 20 ‘favorite places’ •America’s Favorite Places," will be the focus of the next Hastings Kiwanis Club travelogue Friday at 7 p.m. at Central School AudMonum. The site of the travel film 4VM reported incorrectly in an advertisement in this week’s Reminder. Ed Lark will be on hand to narrate his film, which visits the 20 most popular vacation spots in the United Slates. Included in the lour Washington D.C.. Disney World, the EPCOT Center and MGM Studios in Florida, New England in the autumn. Christmas in Willamsburg. Niagara Falls, the Deha Queen on Mississippi River, New Orleans for the Mardi Gras, with colorful costumes and the parade. Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota, Yellowstone National Park. Vail, Colo., the Colorado Rockies. Bryce National Park in Utah, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, San Francisco, Cali­ fornia’s Nana Valley. Yosemite National Park end Hawaii. Lark has been filming for 30 years and has organized and conducted many tours. He has won numerous awards, including the Chris Award, which is the equivalent of an Oscar for an educational movie, and he was inducted into the Travelogue Hall of Fame He also is past president of the International Motion Picture and Lecturers Association. Tickets are available al the door or from any Ki woman. Parents’ support group will meet "Early On" is sponsoring a parent support group meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nov 19. at the Barry Intermediate School District. 535 West Woodlawn. Parents, friends and care givers of children with special needs are urged to take part. Included will be refreshments and conversation For more information, call Cathy Shellenbarger at 945-3645. Blood drive set for Nashville The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. The goal will be 60 pints. Local Red Cross officials say blood of all types is needed. Those who are at least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 pounds, are in reasonably good health and haven't donated blood within 56 days of the date of the drive are eligible to contribute. For more information, call the Red Cross office in Hastings at 945-3122. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 50* Drawing breaks the tie A three-way write-in tie for the open seat on the Prairieville Township Park Commission was settled Tuesday by a drawing, held according to state law and supervised by Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma (left) at the County Courthouse. Jack Wood of Pine Lake emerged as the winner Wood, Mark Doster and Alice Fish each received one write-in vote during the general election last week Their three names were placed in a box and the winning name was drawn by Deputy Clerk Karen McMillan (right). Doster (center) was on hand for the occasion. Assistant Editor An attempt to further explore the proposed concept of privatizing the Barry County An­ imal Shelter went down to defeat 4-3 at Tuesday s meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. Privatization of the shelter would involve paying an interested person(s) to take over the daily operations and county responsibili­ ties of mandated animal control services plus non-mandaled animal adoption services. Commissioner Tim Burd, chairman of the board's Central Services Committee, this week asked the board to approve a request to seek proposals for privatizing the shelter from interested parties. The committee had drafted a list of 13 requirements, including maintaining 24-hour availability or emer­ gency services, that the successful "vender" would have to meet. Burd said advertising for proposals from interested persons would allow the board to find out if qualified people were interested in taking over the shelter operations. Former Probate Judge Richard Loughrin dies Former Barry County Probate Judge Richard Loughrin died Nov. 9 in Flower Hospital in Toledo. Ohio. He was 76. Loughrin served as Barry County Probate Judge from 1975 to 1986 after being appointed by Gov. William Milliken. Bom in Cadillac on Oct. 3. 1920. he was the son of Joseph and Mary (Carey) Loughrin. He attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids and Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Loughrin served in the Navy and as a para­ trooper for the U.S. Army's 511th Airborne in the Pacific theater from 1943 to 1945 dur­ ing World War 11. When he relumed to the United States, he enrolled at the University of Detroit Law School and graduated in 1949 Loughrin's first taste of public service came in 1949. when he was elected Wexford County Clerk. After two years in that post, he worked as an assistant prosecutor in the Kent County Prosecutor's office until I960. He was elected Kent County Prosecutor in 1960 and two years later began a private practice career in probate matters and serving people with mental illnesses. Loughrin was elected Kent County Pro­ bate Judge in 1968 and then was appointed Barry County Probate Judge in July 1975. filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Phillip Mitchell. His successor, current Probate Judge Richard Shaw, called him one of his men­ tors. "He was a man of God. family, country and law. He served all of those." Shaw said. They were his passions. He was dedicated to them. "He was a student of the law. particularly in the area of probate. He used to talk about going home and diagramming and dissecting new legislation. He really worked at being a judge and he was brilliant." While living in Barry County. Loughnn was active with the Barry County Historical Society, served as chairman of the professional division for the Hastings Area Community Fund (later referred to as the United Way), was a member of the the Hastings Kiwanis Club, the Barry County Substance Abuse Board, Thomapple Arts Council and Barry Community Hospice. He was president of the Historical Society and served as president of the St. Rose Board of Education. He taught confraternity of Christian doctrine classes at St. Cyril Church in Nashville. His wife. Mary Ruth, was a reading teacher in the local school system. He received a Career Service Award from the Michigan Mental Health Association in 1995. Loughrin was re-elected probate judge in 1976 and 1982 before he officially retired on Aug 19. 1986. "We were fortunate to have him practice here," Shaw said. "He set standards. He was that kind of a judge." In retirement, he served as a visiting pro­ bate judge in eight counties, moved to Grand Rapids in 1988 and conducted extensive re­ search on the history of the 511th Airborne with the intention of compiling the founda­ tions for a comprehensive record of the divi­ sion. While he lived in Barry County, he also served on a special committee for the 50th anniversary of the Barry County Health Richard Loughrin Department. conducted research and wrote stories for the Reminder and Banner. The Banner made him "an honorary reporter" in 1981. He contributed numerous articles to the two publications over the years, the last in 1995 about veterans. Loughrin had only recently relocated to Toledo to join his daughter. Rita LoughrinSacco and her husband. Steve, and family. Surviving, besides daughter Rita, are a son. Brian of Warren. Mich.; daughter Ellen of Troy; brothers Eugene of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Robert of Cadillac; sisters Cloris Loughrin of Grand Rapids and Helen Kuhn of Washington D.C. and three gtradchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. Mary Ruth, last April, and brothers Charles. Joseph. Myles and Phil. Services were held Wednesday morning at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Grand Rapids, with the Rev Joseph Ferraloli presiding. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Extension Society or to the Home "We (committee members) are telling them (prospective bidders) what we expect of them...and what we have to have." Burd said. "We want to maintain at least what we have down there." County Board Chairman James Bailey said. Seeking bids would not commit the bo. d to privatizing the shelter. Bailey said. He said the action would gel "feelers out" and the board could find out what privatization might cost the county. However, commissioners Robert Wenger, Linda Watson. Emmet Herrington and Rod Goebel voted against seeking privatization bids. Commissioner Lew Newman, board vice president, was absent Some citizens and commissioners have contended that conditions al the current shel­ ter off Apple Street in Hastings have been inadequate and unhealthy for a number of years Voters at the August primary election de­ feated a 1/2-mill proposal for one year to build a new animal shelter, and commission­ ers have said they would pursue alternative improvements to the shelter situation in the wake of the millage failure. With the elimination of privatization and building a nev building, Bailey said remod­ eling the animal shelter structure seems to be the only option left. Earlier attempts to muster support to remodel the shelter have fizzled. "We've committed to the people that we are going to do something and the commit­ tee took this direction (to seek privatization proposals), so I guess I'm going to ask the commissioners who voted no to attend the next Central Services meeting," Bailey said. "Specifically Bob (Wenger)...you're the one that thought it would be pouring money down a rat hole (to remodel). So now. I guess, you want to pour money down (remodeling) because that's our last option," he said. "We might as well hash it out a lit­ tle...We mentioned doing a pole structure. We've talked about additions to it and every time you come up with something, it's al­ ways shot down." Bailey said. "So I guess maybe our committee needs to sit back and let them make the ideas and we'll shoot for awhile." Watson, who voted no. said she thought the written request for privatization propos­ als was well done, but said she is not in fa­ vor of privatization. Goebel said he is opposed to the privatiza­ tion of animal control services, but in favor of privatizing animal adoption services. Bai­ ley noted that the county is not obligated to provide adoption services, even though it does. Herrington said he didn't have any objec­ tions to finding out if qualified people are interested in taking over the shelter through privatization, but he thinks the board should first seek input from organizations and peo­ ple who have had a keen interest in the shel­ ter situation as well as those who were pre­ viously interested in privatization when the board sought proposals earlier this year. Hastings Mfg. net loss stats are improving Hastings Manufacturing Company has re­ ported a much smaller decline in net sales for the third quarter of 1996. as compared to fi­ nancial results from the same period in 1995 The Hastings-based manufacturer and mar­ keter of piston rings, specialty tools and au­ tomotive additives reported a net loss of $54,421. or 14 cents a share, on net sales of $9.1 million for the third quarter ending Sept. 30 of this year The company reported a net loss of $2 million or $5.11 a share, on net sales of $17.4 million for the same pe­ riod in 1995. * Company officials attributed the decline in net sales primarily to discontinuance of its former filter operations, which were sold Sept. 3. 1995. to Clarcor Inc. of Rockford. See LOSS, continued on page 2 ‘Crazy for You’ coming soon The cast of ’Crazy for You’ practices one of the numbers it will present next week during three performances of the musical, which showcases music by George and Ira Gershwin. For more details about the play, see inside this week's Banner. 9 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14. 1996 News Briefs Thornapple Wind Band is rehearsing Adult musicians in Barn County are invited to take part in lhe newlyforming Thomapplc Wind Band, which is rehearsing Monday esenings under the joint direction of Joseph LaJoye and David Macquccn, band directors at Hastings and Lakewood schools, respectively The band s first concert will be at Lakewood High School Sunday. Dec. 8. All rehearsals this fall will be in the (.akewood band room from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays until the concert. Winter rehearsals will be held in Hastings, culminating with a concert here in March Anyone older than hiph school age is welcome. No auditions will be required. Rw more information, call LaJoye at 948-4409. Macquccn al 374-8868 or Tracy Tester al 795-4632. Library ‘Train Day’ set for Saturday The Hastings Public Library will have its first annual "Train Day" from 10 a m. to 4 p.m Saturday . The family event will include activities and drawings throughout the day More than 100 children already have signed up for the November Train Time reading club, but they do not have lo be members to participate. Model train hobbyists will be on hand with their model trains up and running. Local historian Joyce Wembrcchl will talk about the CK&S Railroad and there will be tram videos running continuously. More model trains will be welcome. For more information, call the library at 945-4263. Diabetes Month activities planned Pennock Hospital will have several special events for Diabetes Month in November The hospital had free glucose screening Monday this week and will have a free community seminar. "Diabetes Update." from 7 to 8:30 tonight at lhe Conference Center, with Dr Historical Society to meet Nov. 21 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 21. al the -Freeport News Printers. 129 Division St.. Freeport. The program will be a tour of the Freeport New, presented by Ron and Chnsty Geiger, who will talk about how they arc printing two newspapers, the Freeport News and Clarksville Record, using equipment and technology similar to that used prominently in lhe 1920s and 1930s. Hosts for the evening will be Ed and Jean Freeland and Mel and Alberta Goebel. All Historical Society meetings are open lo lhe public. ‘Meals on Wheels’ walk is Saturday Walkers and pledges are needed for the eighth annual "Meals on Wheels" walkathon scheduled for Saturday morning. Nov. 16. at Hastings High School Registration will be al 9:15 a.m. and the walk will be from 9:30 to 11:30. Lunch wjll follow The walk, sponsored by the Barry County Commission on Aging, raises money for the COA’s nutrition programs, including sending meals to the homebound elderly and meals provided at the Friendship Centers in the county. In last year's event, there were 56 walkers who raised $4,750. Those who would like to pledge or participate should call the COA al 948­ 4856 Home health care open house slated The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday. Nov. 15. at the Courts and Law Building Community Room. 220 W. Court St- Hastings The occasion is the department s 30th anniversary of home health care services Included will be free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, flu shots for $7 and pneumonia shots for $15. Gun Lake plans Festival of Lights The Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Festival of Lights, starting Dec. 1 and lasting through the holiday season. Gun Lake residents who want to take part tn the lights festival are asked to pre-register between now and Nov. 29. The chamber wants to know who is participating so it can make that information available to those planning to make a four of holiday lighting displays m the area. The Holly Trolley, a special bus designed to look like an old-fashioned trolley car. will give tours of the area from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Saturday and Sunday . Dec 13. 14 and 15. The trolley will pick up passengers at the Gun Lake Community Church. Those who take part in the festival of lights will be eligible to win prizes for best lighting displays in different categories. People who tide the trolley can cast their voles for lhe displays that impress them most. Voles also can be cast at Wcick's. Gun Lake Amoco. Amber Inn. Cappon's. the Country Basket. Ace Hardware. Groovy's. Circle Inn. Fein's and Southside Pizza The votes will be tallied Dec 18 and lhe winners will be pointed out during a tour Dec. 22. Registration forms and information may be obtained by calling the chamber at 672-7822 or dropping in at chamber offices at 101 124th Ave Snclbyvillc C. Virupannavar. an endocnnok>gisl A meter clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. next Monday (Nov. 18) al lhe Conference Center will enable people to bring in their blood glucose meters to be cleaned and checked. Free foot assessments also will be offered from 9 to II a.m. Monday. Nov. 25. in the conference room. For more information, call lhe American Diabetes Association al I- 800-342-2383. Red Cross holiday ball is Nov. 30 The Barry Couniy chapter of lhe American Red Cross will have its first annual holiday ball Saturday evening. Nov. 30. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Two bands will perform in alternate sets, starting at 8 p.m.. Les Jazz, which will play the big band sound, and Echo, which will do oldies rock 'n roll. Socializing will begin at 7 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be available and there will be drawings for door prizes. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, any Red Cross board member or, the Music Center. There will be no smoking at the dance. Chamber plans lighting contest The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a holiday lighting contest for upcoming season. Area homeowners and business owners, within a five-mile radius of Hastings, arc encouraged to light up their places of residence and businesses. Separate judging and recognition will be given in business and residential categories. The chamber has adopted the theme of "Of Christmas Past" for its three days of holiday activities Dec. 6-8 and that same theme will be applied to lhe lighting contest this year. To register a home or business lo be judged in the contest, call the chamber at 945-2454 by Monday. Dec. 2. Registration is necessary lo ensure that judges arc aware of all homes or businesses decorating. Judging will be done between 6:30 and 10 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 5. A framed certificate will be warded to the “Best of Theme" winner in the residential category. Business entries will vie for a first-place traveling plaque The Holly Trolley bus will travel a circuit that highlights the winning homes and businesses and other Yuletidc displays. For more information, or to register, call lhe chamber office at 945-2*54. Arts Council plans art auction, dinner The Thomapplc Arts Council will have dinner and art auction at the Hastings Country Club at 7 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 23. Twenty-five pieces of original art will be available for sale in the live auction and a variety of items and certificates will be on lhe block for the silent auction, which will begin at 7. The dinner at 8 p.m. will include prime rib or stuffed chicken breast. A raffle will be held for prizes such as a carnival cruise, a watercolor and four tickets to a Grand Rapids Symphony concert. Sara Holland of Fox Channel 17 will be emcee for the evening. Proceeds will be used by the Arts Council for summer arts scholarships through the Sue Drummond Art Education Fund. Cost for the art auction and dinner is $20 per person Checks may be sent lo Kathleen Crane 2110 North Broadway. Hastings 49058 Hastings schools water, sewer extension OK’d by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Area School System and the City of Hastings will work out an arrangement in which lhe city will extend waler and sewer services lo its newest school on Star School Road The new facility is being built just outside the city, in Hastings Township. Superintendent Carl Schoessel told the City Council the schools are willing to pay for all the costs of extension of utilities, but the city will make it possible for the schools to be reimbursed by residents in that area who hook up to the utilities later. Considered, but not agreed to. was a pro­ posal to specially assess residents in that area so they and the schools would share the costs of utility extension. However, the council agreed to have school and city officials work out details to establish fees, extend water and gravity sewer to lhe city limits, to have oversized water mains used al no extra cost (o the city, and lo have lhe schools be reimbursed for costs of lhe project when nearby residents choose to hook up. Both sides apparent! ■ were satisfied with the agreement. Penrod said he could understand the schools' case for a specially assessed district, saying. "Every single piece of property will benefit" because of more fire hydrants, a bet­ ter fire rating and other considerations. Penrod noted that city ordinance requires all who live within 200 feet of a sewer line must hook up, "So there will be a few situa­ tions where that will take place." Mayor Frank Campbell then suggested. "We could stay our ordinance (for awhile), just like we do for the beer tent (at Fish Hatchery Park during Summcrfcst." Campbell said he opposes forcing resi­ dents to hook up to utilities, but was told by Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield that it's a matter of state law. Penrod said, "When lhere is a need to ex- tend sewer anywhere, there will he people who will want and don’t want it But the schools have a genuine need and n is of ben efit to the community to meet lhe schools' needs," Councilman David J as perse, who made lhe motion for lhe agreement, said. "We need to find out what the costs are and go from there. Some day we re going to have to put sewer services at lhe city limits.” According to McNamee. Porter & Seeley architects, extension of sewer will cost about $78,000 and lhe water $90,000 Hastings Township also wants the schools to use a 16-inch rather than an eight-inch waler main, which will cost an additional $38,000 While the city will not pick up the costs of lhe oversized water mains, it is committed to paying for its share of water costs in lhe project. In a somewhat related matter, the city also passed a resolution to have a public hearing on vacating portions of Lincoln and East streets that cross school properties where ad­ ditions and renovations are being made to Northeastern Elementary. The hearing will be al 7:30 p.m. Monday. Dec. 9. The matter of vacating the streets also has been referred to the Hastings Planning Commission for review In other business Tuesday night, the City Council: - Completed written evaluations of the city manager and turned then in. The council will be welcome to review the evaluations publicly at its Monday. Nov. 25. meeting. • Referred to city administration a request from Wilson Street area residents, between Stale Road and Grant Street, to erect a "Child at Play" sign to warn motorists. Police Chief Jerry Sarver said one problem with the request was "When you start putting up too many signs, motorists don't pay attention." • Approved, on a 6-2 vote with one ab­ stention. the adoption of benefit plan E for city employees, which will give them a 2 percent increase in their retirement benefits to offset lhe costs of inflation. Extra cost to the city would be $5,042 annually. Harold Hawkins abstained because he is a retired city police officer and stood to benefit from the action. Voting "no" were Joe Bleam and Barry WixxJ • Adopted a resolution to apply again for a $100,000 "Sense of Place" grant from the Michigan Municipal League. This time Hastings and Rutland charter townships. Barry County, the Barry Intermediate School District and the Futunng Committee are in­ terested in helping to meet the required $20,000 local match, so this year the city needs to pledge only $10,000. • Approved agreements with Hanover Vil­ lage Partners in which the developers will pay water and sewer improvement fees under the new schedule after completion of phase one of the residential project at the end of 1998 That project is continuing despite dis­ agreement between the city and developers over how much Hanover Partners would have to pay. The developers said they had approval from six years ago to pay much less, but lhe city said a 1994 ordinance says otherwise. The agreement approved Monday night is a compromise. • Approved an agreement with MC Smith &. Associates for architectural and site design services to renovate the Main Street Savings Bank building that will become the new City Hall early in 1998. Total cost for the designs will be $49,450 • Noted the additions of Larry Knowles as a part-time zoning enforcement administrator in the Department of Public Services and Tina Maurer as keeper of minutes of council meetings. Maurer already has been preparing minutes from the clerk's notes, and Penrod said there will be no added cost to the city because she will be given compensatory time off her regular duties. City Clerk-Trea­ surer Ev Manshum had been taking minutes until Tuesday night. Barry County Board to borrow money to fund jail expansion < . i.. । by 'f'Jainc Gilbert > Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted to borrow up to $300,000 for five years to complete the first phase of a proposed expansion at the County Jail to alleviate overcrowding. The cost of lhe 20-bed addition is expected to be in the neighborhood of $436,000. which is more than twice the cost commissioners expected to pay when they received a grant earlier this year for part of the project expense. The additional expense includes about $70,000 more to provide for six medium security beds rather than just minimum security as originally proposed. Commissioner Tim Burd, chairman of the board's Central Services Committee, said. Space for 14 beds for work release inmates is also part of the addition. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey Wednesday said the addition will also include jail kitchen and laund'y improvements because the current facilities are used to capacity right now. Additional beds would tax the kitchen and laundry "even worse" so those improvements increase the price lag. Bailey also said lhe board voted to borrow "up to $300,000" to cover the cost of blueprints and have enough funds available in case borings are needed for site preparation. Jail costs arc high because of the necessary security systems and types of materials used to make them secure. Architect Bob VanPutten of Grand Rapidsbased Landmark Design told the board Construction costs have gone up 15 to 20 percent over the summer. VanPutten said. "No one knows what will happen next year." he added. lhe mechanical/electrical impact on the current jail facility’s systems also needs more study because of adding the laundry and kitchen improvements. Commissioner Sandy James said she was concerned that a commercial dishwasher for lhe jail will cost about $10,000. She also noted. "We are mandated to maintain lhe jiil." The couniy has been awarded a $160,000 What Kills More Americans Each Year Than Cocaine, Heroin, Suicide, Alcohol Abuse, Auto Accidents And Homicide Combined? Lung Disease. Including Lung Cancer. It's a matter of life and breath* AMERICAN ± LUNGASSOC1AHON' stale gram, through the Michigan Department oLGorreslwn*. to help defray the costs of an addition at the Slate Street jail facility in Hastings. Bailey said the grant will pay for about 35 percent of the project and the board's thinking is that it should take advantage of that funding and construct the addition now. And the board might be able lo get a loan at a 4.75 percent interest rate, which is lower than it's last bonding project. It is anticipated that the loan will cost the county about $67,000 a year to repay. To repay the loan. Bailey said the county could use the funding received from the stale for housing prisoners in the county jail rather than sending them to state prisons. To dale this year, the county already has received $70,000 from the stale’s diverted felons fund. Another loan repayment option is to use part of lhe new proposed funding the state has promised the county for reimbursement of local court operations, he said. County Administrator Michael Brown told the board that issuing bonds to finance the jail expansion project was not a prudent option because of the expense involved for an amount such as $300,000. To bond for that amount, the county would have lo pay administrative costs associated with a million or two million dollar bond issue. Brown said LOSS, During the board meeting. Sheriff Stephen DeBoer mentioned, meant! incident when a jail inmate tried to escape by using a light switch plate to chip away the mortar between blocks. That incident points ou’ that modifications need to be made to make the building more secure, he said. The jail expansion will provide for better management of the jail population and will allow the county more flexibility to help keep minimum security inmates working while they still serve a jail sentence, DeBoer has said. Only a limited number of beds are currently available in a separate section for work release inmates, so when those slots are full qualifying inmates can't be part of the work program. The work release program "makes good sense," DeBoer has said because lhe inmates can keep their jobs and help support their families in addition to defraying jail costs by contributing to their room and board expenses. The expansion also will enhance capabilities to continue to keep certain people in the county jail who might normally be sent to a state prison, so as to not to over tax the state prison system, he said Commissioner Rod Goebel cast the only dissenting vote for the jail addition loan Commissioner Lew Newman was absent. continued from page 1 HL. and to softness in its export piston ring volume. The local firm's third quarter results in­ clude the final phaseout of all filter opera­ tions from lhe Hastings facility, which had continued to manufacture certain filters and filter components for Clarcor through a tran­ sition period. The company, at the same time, relocated its piston ring packaging op­ erations from its former Knoxville (Tenn.) facility to Hastings. Under the provisions of the transition agreement, the company's Canadian sub­ sidiary has continued to distribute filter product in lhe Canadian market. However, because of recent notification from lhe pur­ chaser, this arrangement will be terminated on Dec. 31. Management at Hastings Manufacturing is evaluating alternatives for the Canadian op­ eration in light of the notification of termi­ nation. Hastings Manufacturing Co-Chief Execu­ tive Officer Andrew Johnson said. "With lhe relocation of inventory, re-training of per­ sonnel and the manufacture of filters here in Hastings now completed, we are striving to ensure the organization is structured to meet the needs of our current sales levels and to achieve the focus on piston rings, additive and tools. These focused product lines, cou­ pled with productivity gains our employees arc working toward, continue to yield margin improvements that we find encouraging.” Operating expenses decreased by nearly $2.4 million in the third quarter as compared to the same period the year before, due mostly to cost management in selling, gen- cral and administrative expenses following the sale of lhe filter unit. Lower advertising costs reflect the absence of filter-related ma­ terials and reduced co-op advertising. Co-Chief Executive Officer Mark R.S. Johnson said. "We have been successful in generating higher sales volumes in our tradi­ tional distributor, original equipmen* and private brand piston ring markets through the first nine months of this year. These in­ creases have helped offset lower export sales, an issue we are addressing by broadening our distribution base and moving toward direct sales overseas." This shift in our export strategy presents us an opportunity to enhance customer ser­ vice, improve margins and increase global recognition for lhe Hastings brand name." Hastings Manufacturing reported a net loss $165,261. or 42 cents a share, on net sales of $31.3 million for the first nine months of 1996. This compares with a net loss of $2.5 million, or $6.38 per share, on net sales of $52.5 million in the same period in 1995. Sales decreased by 40.4 percent in the most recent nine-month period, due primar­ ily to the sale of the filter operations and re­ duced exports of the company's piston ring products. This year s nine-month results re­ flect a pre-tax expense of about $470,000 re­ lating to the non-recurring relocation and training costs. Hastings Manufacturing is a leading pro­ ducer and marketer of piston rings and spe­ cialty tools under the Hastings brand, and ad­ ditives for engines, transmissions, cooling systems and fuel systems under the Casite brand. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1996 — Page 3 Making good choices focus of Middie School conference by Mary Warner Staff Writer Students attending middle school are at “one of the most difficult stages of life," ac­ cording to Hastings Middle School Principal Mike Spahr. Preadolcsccncc, he said al a recent middle school conference, is a time when "kids are faced with the most choices they've ever made." "They're facing huge hormonal changes. Their bodies are changing. Their needs are changing. Their peer relationships are chang­ ing. They're turning away from their parents and wanting to become more independent.” Three years ago. Hastings Middle School staff members dedicated themselves to focus­ ing their instruction on the unique needs of their students. Spahr said. Learning became tied to "real-life concerns." Math, social studies, language arts, science, and other subjects began to be presented in a way that students could relate them to real situations. Instruction also became interdisciplinary, with teachers tying several areas of instruction together to show students how they interrelate The staff did this, Spahr said, because "we feel this is this best age lo make (the stu­ dents) excited about learning." As part of the new focus on dealing with preadolesccnts' unique concerns, the staff last year began holding a one-day leadership con­ ference at which student leaders in the school were given instruction on how to promote the making of responsible decisions by their peas Sixty students. 20 apiece from sixth, sev­ enth and eighth grades, learned how to take leadership roles in helping other students make decisions on issues they face. "We felt we needed lo help (lhe students) make appropriate choices," Spahr said. Choices students face at that age. Spahr said, range from whether they should exper­ iment with drugs and sex to ethical questions such as whether the students should lie, cheat, steal, or engage in other behavior detrimental to them or others. Last year's conference went well, and Tuesday a second conference was held, again with 60 students, at the First Baptist Church on Woodlawn Hastings Middle School Principal Mike Spahr leads a group of students through an exercise examining the qualities of a leader. Students participated in a number of activ­ ities. They learned how to get to know others via an activity that had them interview a partner lo find out more about that partner "To get to know people." the students' ac­ tivity sheet advised, "you need to show an interest in them in an accepting way. as well as taking a risk telling about yourself. SLar ing information about yourself results in a greater feeling of trust and understanding and makes it easier to work together and get along " The activity helped students become more "self accepting." Spahr said. The students "need to understand their own leadership ca­ pabilities That helps them clarify situations and enables them to lead others out of un­ comfortable situations." A group activity then taught the students different behaviors individuals bring to a group, such as the "leaper" who "takes risks and says let's try this." the more cautious "analyst" who sits back and analyzes the sit­ uation. or the "clown." who helps alleviate tension. Students were told that "the effec­ tive group leader learns to utilize each of these different group behaviors or leadership styles to help the group achieve its goal." They were also told that "the effective group leader learns to adjust his/her own leadership style to fit the group and the situation or task that faces the group." Students then discussed some of the coun­ try's most well-known leaders, such as Abraham Lincoln and Manin Luther King, told what they liked about that person's lead­ ership style, and talked about the desirable qualities of a leader. A sheet of statements with which students agreed or disagreed then led to discussions where the appropriate choice in a given situ­ ation could be pointed out. Students reacted to such statements as. "Advertising of lite beer by former professional athletes makes students dnnk more " Students were then given specific scenar­ ios of "specific, observable behaviors which are inappropriate, unacceptable and/or irre­ sponsible that cause you to be concerned." to which they had to respond. Some of those scenarios were, "Several friends want lo shoplift while you're with them. You know shoplifting is wrong." "A Counselor Jack Longstreet leads a group discussion of some of America's past leaders. fnend wants you to tell his parents he was it your house but he wasn't. You know lying is wrong." and "Several friends want you to help them throw eggs at someone's home. You know that's vandalism and you don't want to participate." "Wefelt we needed to help (the students) make appropriate ChOlCeS Hike Spahr Middle School Principal Students were given "scopes" showing them how they could respond to such scenar­ ios. Students were advised to "ask questions so you know what you're getting into" and find out if what they are facing is against the rules, if it's harmful, if it is wrong, if the students would feel sorry afterward, or if they would be upset if someone did the same thing lo them. They were told that they can "say no" to negative peer pressure, and they were advised that positive actions/activities can be suggested to replace the potentially negative ones. Al lhe end. the students were asked. "How are you going to make a difference at Hast­ ings Middle School?" Spahr said the day-long conference will be followed up later in the year. Teachers will meet with groups of 10 or 20 students to re­ inforce what the students learned Tuesday Teachers at lhe Middle School are enthusi­ astic both about the conference and their in­ creased commitment to meeting the unique needs of their students' age group. "We really think we've become a more car­ ing middle school staff," he said Spahr said lhe shift in focus has been di­ rected at parents as well as students. When students enter middle school as sixth graders, the staff meets with parents and talks about the changes the students are going through and the changes lhe parents can expect in their children. Staff is also "always avail­ able" if parents or students have concerns, he said. "Whatever the kids and parents need, we try lo find answers for." Hastings High School students rehearse for annual musical The annual high school musical. Crazy for You, is being presented Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Nov. 21. 22, and 23. al 7 p.m. al Central School Auditorium. Although the play has been called "the new Gershwin musical." since it was first produced on Broadway in 1991, the music is vintage George and Ira Gershwin from lhe 1920s. '30s. '40s. and '50s. The music takes center stage in lhe pro­ duction with such well-known songs as "Embraceable You," "Someone lo Watch Over Me," "They Can't Take That Away From Me." "I Got Rhythm." and "Nice Work If You Can Get It." The first act climaxes with a rendition of "I've Got Rhythm." with saws, hammers, sandpaper, hubcaps, and shovels being used as the rhythm section. The second act takes a softer turn, with ballads that recall lhe ro­ mance and glamor of lhe old-style Broadway musical. The story line is also typical old-style Broadway, with a liberal dash of vaudeville "corn." A rich but likeable Bobby Child is packed off by his mother to foreclose on a vacant theater in a Nevada town named Deadrock. Bobby immediately falls for Polly, lhe daughter of the theater owner. Love leads to a "let's put on a show" twist. However, there's no audience for miles around except for the travel editors Eugene and Patricia Sarah LaJoye plays Tess, Zangler's girl­ friend and the lead dancer, and Amy Robbe plays her ditzy sidekick Patsy. Fbdor. . All seems lost until Bela Zangler. a Broadway producer, shows up in Deadrock, bringing crowds to the failing show and sav­ ing the theater. Bobby's steely ex-fiance Irene vamps the saloon owner, and after a case of mistaken identity. Bobby and Polly find true love. In the leading roles arc Sarah Mepham as Polly Baker and Adam Schultz as Bobby Child. Ryan Leslie plays Bela Zangler. Colleen Woods is ex-fiancee Irene Roth; Josh Cook is saloon owner Lank Hawkins; Charlie Cove is Polly's father. Everett Baker, and Jodi Songer and Josh Hill play Becy Carr plays Mrs. Child, Bobby's mother, and Becky Shorkey plays the per­ sonal secretary. A cowboy trio consists of Nick Feldpausch as Mingo, Teague O'Mara as Moose and James Ramirez as Sam. Directors are Patti LaJoye and Sally Fullerton. Tickets are $5 for students and senior citi­ zens and $6 for adults, and are available from high school choir students and cast mem­ bers. all school offices, and Bosley's Pharmacy and King's Music Center. Patricia and Eugene Fedor. Bradley honored for township service Jerry Bradley has been honored for his ser­ vice as a trustee on the Rutland Charter Township Board Bradley has served on the board since 1980 and decided to retire from the township position. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday adopted a resolution expressing gratitude for his years of service and to wish him well in the future, on behalf of town­ ship citizens and the county. Bradley "has taken an active role in the fu­ ture of Rutland Charter Township and Barry County by serving on the Planning and Zoning Board and the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals for the township." the resolution said. During his 16 years of service, "he has seen many changes take place and been an energetic leader in many of them," the county said. Need a second income? We seek couples with ambition and initiative to build a high income. Rewards can be very high, training b first class. For further information Duey 4c Kay Clous at 616-945-9354 Refiv Independent [>stnbutoc Naw Winter Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday 8:00 am • 1:00 pm A number of seniors, pictured here during rehearsals, will take part in next week's presentation. Annual Dancers gear up for the musical. Pork & Dressing Supper Sat., November 16th, 4-7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Country Peddler ? Show© — I____ I M-37, Dowling • $6.00 November 22, 23, 24 J Kalamazoo, Michigan T 'Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds (Heated Buildings) ./’■‘Fall ‘Luncheon & /X ‘Fashion Show Tuesday. November 19th • 1:00 p.m. at COUNTRY BASKET RESTAURANT 11114 Gun Lake Rd. Fashions from the SEA SHANTY Chief Noonday Road & Gun Lake Road • _at the Original Country Peddler Show! NEW LOWER ADMISSION! Friday 4p-9p Saturday 9a-5p Sunday lla-4p Adults 53.00 Child (2-12) 52.00 (Each day) Direction*: Off 1-44 takeexit • W, Sprinkle Rd.,North pau 3 light* to Lake St. turn left. follow to Fairground' 1TT.MS MAY VAKY AT INDIVIDUAL SHOWS / NO DISC OUSTS APPLY �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 14. 1996 FINANCIAL (J LETTERS from our readers Do we care more about dogs than babies? fuiimhrdby Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas & Curb national spending People do a lot of talking and worry ing about the national debt. The national debt is the amount of debt owned by the federal government. Il's made up of such debt obligations as Treasury bills, notes and bonds. Interest and principal due to investors on this debt is one of the govern­ ment's major annual expenses. About 15 years ago. our national debt was under $1 trillion. Today, it approaches $5 trillion. But the problem is not as bad as it may seem. Although the national debt has grown, in­ terest rates arc lower today than ihc> were 15 years ago. This means the government's in­ terest expense as a percentage of debt is lower, too. In addition, the economy has grown al a faster rate than the national debt In 1975. the national debt was equal to about 6 percent of our country's gross domestic product (GDP). Even though the national debt's dollar amount has grown, it has been more than offset by growth in the economy so that, today, lhe na­ tional debt equals onl) about 2 percent of the GDP This can be compared to a person earning a higher salary and borrowing more money. Say you move into your first home and your mortgage payment represents about 30 per­ cent of your income. Over the years, you may take on more debt, for example, to pay for cars, furniture, home improvement or tuition. But you also progress in your career, and your income increases at a faster rate than your debt, so your total debt may now only account for 15 percent of your income. The key is that you controlled your spen ding so that your debt grew at a slower rate than your income. That’s what our government should be do­ ing. as well. The federal government's finan­ cial problems lie not so much with the national debt, but instead with spending year, it's still an increase. It can be compared to receiving a 5 percent raise one year and a 4 percent raise the next year. Although the pay cut. But people often make the mistake of viewing a slowdown in the economy's growth as a decline. It's not. The economy is still growing, just at a slower rate. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Close Change 38’/. AT&T 55’/b Ameritech Anheuser-Busch 41 Chrysler 32’/. CMS Energy 31*/. Coca Cola 51’/. 82 Dow Chemical 89 Exxon 17’/. Family Dollar 317t Ford 55 General Motors TCF Financial 40*/. 26 Hastings Mfg. 133 IBM 52 JCPenney 50’/. Johnson & Johnson 97. Kmart 67’/. Kellogg Company 47 McDonald's 507. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas. 18 77. Spartan Motors Upjohn 377. 382 80 Gold Silver 4.89 Dow Jones 6266.06 + Volume 475.000.000 + 47. —’/a + 1'/2 —'It — -37. + 37. + ’/. + 1*/, + 7. -’/. + ’/. — + 2*/. -1*/4 + 7. +'/« +3 + 1’/. + 27. + 7. + ’/• + 17. + 4.05 + .09 184.88 Hastings BANNER Drifted to the interests of Barry County Since IN56 One of the best ways to reduce the national debt as a percentage of our economy is to slow growth in spending. If spending increases at a slower rate and the economy increases at a slower rate, too. the national debt as a percen­ tage of GDP will be about the same. Even bet­ ter, if the economy continues to grow at to­ day’s rates — or even more - the national debt will account for a smaller percentage of our economy. To the editor: Last week I placed an ad in the paper to find a home for a “Free Puppy." 1 was surprised at the response — calls started at 8 a.m and lasted throughout the day. at least a dozen. I continued to receive calls on Wednesday. Thursday. Saturday and even the following Tuesdas from some nice lady who just wanted lo make sure I didn't take the puppy lo the shelter My concern in all of this was to find a good home for the puppy, but I couldn't help but think through all the continued response that this was a dog stirring the hearts of dozens of folks in Barry County. Mind you. we have two large labs in our home and arc fond of their "unconditional love" and we disapprove of poor treatment done to any pet. \IIJL Some of these same people whose heart str­ ings were pulled for this puppy decidedly voted m support of re-electing Bill Clinton, a.k.a. lhe “abortion president." Our nation chose to overlook the moral decline m our families, schools, government and country in support of “lining their own pocketbooks" in selfish gain Someone very wise was quoted as saying. Store up your treasures rxx here on earth do not worry about your life, as lo what you shall eat or wear. Consider the sparrow, for they neither sow nor reap, and they have no storehouse; and yet God feeds them, how much more valuable you are than lhe birds'" (How many of you have a bird feeder out your window? 1 do! Seems to me. we’re doing work for the Lord.) Myself and Right to Life supporters across the country were not surprised at lhe election results. It would be easy to say "What’s the point?" and slop whatever work we're doing on behalf of the unborn, because it seems lhe majority of Americans feel it’s “their right" to kill 1.5 million babies every year. And soon it looks as though we’ll be seeing 1.5 million cases of grandmas and grandpas being euthanized like animals because tney fg “unwanted." You probably don't know this, but rtewi reports are out that a group of people at Michigan State University have already ^>plied for patent rights on a euthanasia drug for putting down very large animals. You don’t believe that this is because there is going to be a great demand for putting down hones, do you? If we slop educating, praying for and in­ tervening on behalf of those who cannot for themselves, the number of casualties will multiply, physical abuse will be common in most homes because we put no value on human life, and our society will continue to run amuck! It shouldn’t happen to a dog — they are tor­ tured. they are used for experiments; some are poisoned; most are dismembered; they ex­ perience excruciating pain; they all die; and they are dumped in the trash like garbage. It does happen to babies! Every child is wanted by someone — think adoption Joanna Haddix, president. Barry County Right to Life Pre-election charge false, misleading Pay me now, or pay later One of the most difficult challenges I face as a parent, as do. 1 suspect, most parents, is that of being consistent, in response to our children's actions. How often do we say to our kids. “If you do that one more time, I will..." and then fail to follow through on our promise? Our children learn very quickly how many chances they have before they need to take us seriously. The need for consistency and followthrough manifests itself not only in discipline, but also in time spent with our children; for example, saying. “1’11 read to you as soon as I'm done with the paper." and then forgetting to follow through on our promise Responding consistently to our children's needs has al least two major benefits First, it creates a stable and predictable environment for our children. Kids feel safe and more secure when they know that we mean what we say. Children need to know their behavioral limits, and often will misbehave until they locate these limits. Likewise, kids savor time with their AN attention seeking , ■e assured ;ihat their pusWWare st parenting creates a chaotic, even frightening environment for our children. The second benefit of consistent response is that it makes our lives easier as parents. I am reminded of the old oil filter commercial: "You can pay me now. or you can pay me later.*' Often, when we fail to follow through as parents, we are simply delaying an unplea­ sant task. We get a brief respite for the mo­ ment. only to face even greater aggravation later Consistency both in discipline and time spent with our children makes our lives, as well their’s. predictable This makes life less stressful, and we are less likely to find ourselves reacting angrily to our kids. This coming week, conduct a little two-part experiment, and see what happens First, in disciplining or setting limits, decide to in­ tervene effectively right off the bat, as oppos­ ed to giving a half dozen warnings and chances. Make sure you mean what you say. Second, set aside a few minutes to spend with your kids, at a regular, predictable time of the day or evening. With practice and pa­ iy find that warmer and tience, ily relationships fdlult more en The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelcus or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion To the editor: Until 1 saw the Oct. 31 issue of the Hastings Banner. I had thought that Lew Newman was running a campaign for his re-election to the Board of Commissioners in a respectable manner. However, on page 3 of David Young’s arti­ cle on contested commissioners seats, under the section Why You?, this comment is at­ tributed to Mr. Newman; “He contended that Goebel would like to do away with township boards, just like Herrington... ** I have never, verbally nor in print, in private or in public, expressed a desire to do away with township boards. Indeed under the section dealing with my views concerning millage: I stated that: “I support it especially because of its financial effects on townships.” If I was in favor of abolishing the township boards, why would 1 support a millage issue which would provide additional funds by which lhe township boards could better pro­ vide services for lhe residents of the township? When 1 called Mr. Newman on Nov. 1 and that Commissioner Herrington believed that way and someone had told him that I always agreed with his beliefs. Such absurd reasoning can not go un­ challenged! When I explained that this had never been nor js my position, he indicated that he would not make the claim in the future. Only this feeble promise, after a false charge, with but five days left before the election and without any opportunity for me to rebut the 1 sincerely hope that during the next two years of Commissioner Newman's term that he serve the residents of the Sixth District with more credibility than he has shown in the waning days of this election. Melvin G. Goebel C"*fwnfn Wwier Candidate Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 1 M^Grand Ragjds, Mich.JOgqj), flJiqQSjgl 6^56-^531. Riefer Tormela. regional representative. ‘ ’ U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401 Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ot Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. . ’ Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Ldghlature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing Mich 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, PO Box 30014 Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Has militia taken bad rap? A Michigan militia spokesman recently told a Hastings First Friday audience that (he organization has gotten a bad rap from the press and that h really is a pressure group committed to doing good. Do you think the media has been unfair to the militia? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A frvra-on ol J-Ad Graphcs Inc B'oadwr, Hast^gs. Ml 4005S-0602 (S16) B4S-9554 John Jocob* Prmdant Frxlenc Jacobo Vca Praaidam T'Maurar Sec'Mary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Eator) Elaine Gtoert (Ammw* EiOx; Barbara GM Cmdy Snjh Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habe< Kathryn Seetye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • C*M*«d BccapfeC Monday through Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Crxty OW Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year tn Barry County $27 per year n adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings. Ml 49058 1 Elizabeth Fletcher. Hastings: “No. I don’t think the media has been unfair. I think they do a pretty good job of being accurate.’* Ted Pflefer, Hastings: “Some parts of the militia are good and some aren’t but. 1 think the media is giving them a bad rap by focusing on only the bad side and not telling anything they do that is good.” . Charles Morr, Freeport: “No. I know a few guys who belong to the militia, and I don’t think any of them should be walking around with guns. They’re a bit scary.” Kathy Quigley, Adrian: “No. Not at all. I think the militia should straighten up and fly right If they don’t like the way things arc here, they should get out of the country. Maybe they ought to try living with Fidel Castro.** Adrian: “J don’t think they’re being unfairly represented by the press. I’m not sure they should even be allowed in die country. We have an army, why do we need them?” Hastings: exaggerates. I'm a Vietnam vex. The militia ia like the National Outed. There'* good . ,soKjicrs ALL-~ anA ■ — ana iwwl md sotaiers. . V/ Who's to lay which iiwkfck, ! without even going toe ' meeting? I think the medb needs to aee both aides. Al : lean they should look a fcde �Flexfab retirees form club to keep in touch by Mary Warner Staff Writer Thirty-one Flexfab retirees have joined to­ gether to form the Flexfab Horizons Interna­ tional Retirees Club. President Marjory Garber said the group decided to form to give retirees a chance to interact with each other, share activities and keep in touch with their former company. Helping Garber organize the club was its secretary/trcasurcr. Barb Standage, and Flex­ fab Vice President John Pnce. The group's first meeting was last April. Fourteen attended that first session, and since then membership has more than doubled. Garber said. Club members meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Moose Lodge in Hastings Meetings feature guest speakers, which thus far have included Price and a speaker from the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging, among others. The group also has special activities. Gar­ ber said. They visited the Cheesebrough rake factory in Freeport, and ran the Welcome Table at Flexfab's annual picnic this past summer. They plan to take a tour of the Bat­ tle Creek Festival of Lights this December, and will plant flowers in town for lhe AdoptA-Comer project next summer. At 62. Garber is the youngest of the club members, she said. She worked for Flexfab for 27 years before retiring last May. Eightytwo-year-old Winifred Yargcr. who retired in 1982 after 20 years with the firm, is the old­ est of the group. Flexfab sponsored a special luncheon and lour Tuesday afternoon for the retirees. They spent time "renewing old acquaintances," Price said. He added that the retirees are “im­ portant old friends of ours." The new club, he believes, adds to employee morale at the company and "reinforces the idea that our most important asset is our people." At lhe luncheon. Flexfab Chairman Doug DeCamp presented retirees with a plaque that lists their names and the dates they retired. The plaque will be displayed at Flexfab and added to each time an employee retires. De­ Camp said. Flexlab CEO Doug DeCamp (center) presented a plaque to Flexfab retirees during a retirees' luncheon Tuesday. Pictured are (front, from left) Ruth Watson. Winifred Yarger. DeCamp, Marjory Garber, Violet Curtiss, Doris Allerding, Development grant aimed at united municipalities by Mary Warner Staff Writer A $100,000 grant being applied for jointly by Hastings Township. Rutland Township, the City of Hastings, and Barry County will serve the dual purpose of assisting orderly growth in those communities and helping to break down barriers between lhe munici­ palities. according to Township Clerk Bon­ nie Cruttenden At its meeting Monday night, lhe Hast­ ings Township Board pledged to give $2,500 in matching funds if the grant is approved. The grant is being offered jointly by the Michigan Municipal League, the Nature Conservancy, and the Land Information Ac­ cess Association. Cruttenden said. It would provide for a study of the participating mu­ nicipalities to determine where development should occur and what type of development should occur there. The information there­ after would be available for developers in the community, to help them decide where they jean place their development, she said. The grant, called Building a Sense of {Place, requires a total of $20,000 in matchting funds from participating municipalities. ’ Cruttenden said this is lhe second year the • grant has been offered. It was given to an•other area of the state last year, she said. It 'will be available one more year after this. (middle, from left) Barb Standage, Iva Reigier, Billie Leinaar, Mabel Selleck, Maggie Slocum, Bill Keech, and (back, from left) Fred Kogge, Ray Miller, Helen (Janette) Anderson, Ellyn Anderson, and Hilma Brace. she said. "We're trying to work more with lhe city and townships." Cruttenden said. "We're see­ ing lhe need to work together for water and sewer projects. We're becoming interdepen­ dent on each other. We can't just go our own little way any more." One of the sewer projects the township is working on is extending sewer from the city of Hastings to lhe Michigan Department of Transpor-axion garage on Quimby Road in Hastings Township. The Hastings Township Board will meet with MDOT officials today (Thursday) to discuss the sewer extension project. To be decided are such questions as how big the piping should be and whether a special assessment district should be set up in the township for those areas that could ac­ cess the city sewer system via the MDOT extension. Cruttenden said some township residents already have expressed interest in tying in. The line will extend out M-37 from Hast­ ings to the Quimby Road garage. The township is also working with Hast­ ings Area Schools to extend sewer and water facilities from the city to the new elementary school being constructed on Star School Road. Also on Monday night, the board decided to spend up to $500 to purchase a fax ma­ chine. Grant makes student activities possible { Two grants received by the Hastings •School District are allowing elementary students to get more exposure to cultural ^activities. ; The district was one of 29 school systems Jn the state to receive a grant from the Grand Rapids Symphony which offers various knusic-related activities lo students. As part iof lhe grant, the symphony's Supernova •String Quintet traveled to Hastings OcL 24 <o give two performances to second-graders from the area elementanes. J Second-graders from the district also attended a special performance of the Grand Rapids Symphony last Tuesday, as part of lhe grant activities. Students were allowed to barticipale in one of lhe pieces, acting as various instruments, and elementary music teacher Angie VandcWarker was given an ppportunity to conduct. ; In January, as part of the grant, thirdgraders in the district will participate in a fstrings discovery program." where people horn the symphony will play stringed in­ struments for students. The Supernova String Quintet will return to Hastings in January to perform for first- graders Fourth-graders will participate in an "instrument petting zoo" in February as part of the grant activities. The petting zoo, in which students will have a chance to pick up and play various symphony instruments, is being coordinated by the Grand Rapids Symphony, high school students and middle and high school co-band director Joan Schroeder. Also in February, fifth-graders will attend a symphony ensemble performance. Fifth­ graders traditionally have traveled to DeVos Hall for a symphony performance, and will be doing so again this year. Some of the aforementioned activities also are being funded partially by lhe elementary PTOs and the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. A second grant received by the district from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo will allow actors from the Playwrights Initiative Theater of Kalamazoo to travel to Hastings Dec. 16-19 to present a play. "Ebenezer," to students al each of the area elementaries. The actors also wil- conduct a one-hour workshop with fourth-graders, which will teach the students to use improvisation to develop a dramatic scene from the German folk tale The Shoemaker and lhe Elves." The actors' visit also will be underwritten in part by the foundation and local PTOs. HASTINGS Varsity Jackets blue & gold school logo design items now on sale at: Mid Lake Screen Pristief, Active Wear ft Tasrisf Salos 121 E Orchard. Deton 616-623-8340 NEWS, NEWS NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY CO II...948-8051 Pleasantview safeties are on the job Making Pleasantview Elementary School safe are members of the school's safety patrol. They include (standing, from left) Breanne Humphreys, Jill Jolley, Samantha Flook, Lyndsay Dunn, Cody Wise, Lucas Olmstead. Cateena Conradi, Erin Dahn, co-captain Justin Roll, Amon Smith, Eric Davis, and (kneeling) Nicole Campbell, Mark Ferrall, Dossie Strickian, and cocaptain Adam Case. Nashville jobs fair planned for Nov. 19 Nashville native Ginny Chase is ready and willing to help area people with a job fair Tuesday afternoon. Nov. 19 al Jack and Judy's Country Kettle. As a staffing consultant at Trillium Staffing Solutions in Charlotte, she said she is anxious lo help those in her home community. Chase said that she knew everyone around the Nashville area felt comfortable stopping into Jack and Judy's Country Kettle. "I thought the restaurant would be the ideal spot for those interested in applying for a local job to stop in." she said. "Judy always has a fresh pot of coffee and great Those interested can stop in at the restaurant next Tuesday between 1 and 4 p.m. and bring along two pieces of identification and a resume if they have one prepared All applicants must be 18 years of age and have no criminal background. After filling out an application, an information interview will take place. According to Chase, the whole process lakes Please Join CS Trave pie." r a Cruise Nig benefit LOVE, In A very special Thank-you goes out lo family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances of Richard A. Zimmerman We have received many beautiful flowers, plants, cards, thoughtful prayers, precious memories and various foods and donations. It is not possible to express our true appreciation, as no words can express what is in our hearts; but we are all thankful to have so many people that care and that thought so highly of a wonderful husband, terrific dad and special friend. Dick. If you could take a moment sometime and wnte down a thought or memory of our Dad and mail it to us. we would appreciate it — we are making a book for ourselves and his LEARN ALL ABOUT CRUISING Win great prizes • Have your questions answered by our cruise experts For more information family yet to come. Thank You, The Zimmerman Family Sharon Marc & Kori Chad & Mindy about 30 minutes. "This is a hand in glove technique," she said. "Finding the nght person to fit the need of the employer.' Chase said that she sees a lot of positions in the area and felt that her mobile office (al Jack and Judy's) would be beneficial. "I know that there people in our small town who can and want to fill those spots." can ICS Travel Please mail memories to: 945-5110 1021 S. Jefferson Hastings. Michigan 49058 or stop by 128 E. Court • Hastings �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14. 1996 Thornapple Twp- clerk retires after 20 years Thomapplc Township Clerk Donna Kenyon will retire from the board after 20 yean of service. Supervisor Donald Boysen presented her with a certificate for outstanding contribu­ tions at this week's meeting, which was her last one as clerk. Boysen said he and Kenyon worked to­ gether for a long time and felt that she gave a lot to the community. "Many benefited from her experts." he said. He said he remembers meeting with her in the basement of her house, which had been turned into an office, to work on the annual budgets Throughout the 20 years that she has been clerk, he said. Kenyon has been a mentor for a lot of clerks in Barry Couniy. "Sne is the first one they would call when they had questions." he said. "Many said they will miss her." Trustee Rex Schad said he will miss the store of information that is in tier head "She has the answers to everyone's ques­ tions." he said. "! have appreciated the help she gave me." Kenyon said it was important to her that they completed lhe codification of lhe ordi­ nances before she left and was glad she was able lo see it. She compliments Zoning administrator Jack Spencer on his hard work on that and was glad to see it accomplished. "Il has been nice working with everyone." she said. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M 79 West Pailor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Wonhip II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4pm P O Boi 63 Hastings. Ml 49058 PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising. feUowshtp Sunday 10 am and 6 pm.. Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH respondence Course CEl'AR ixtxs BIBLE. Creek Rd . I mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2215 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wot sh.pl I 00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible TOO p m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand Si.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 941 8890 or 941-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a_m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Luchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene PxLard *45 5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 a m Rev Ken Vaught 11 00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield. SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per tonal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophets-Calling God’s Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse. Children and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mondays 6.30-1 00 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunda . 5:00 p.m at 154 E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence 1 and W ednes­ day.5:15pm at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8:00 a m . freewill offering You are ms tied and welcome OF TITI NAZARENE. 1716 Nonh Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even, mg Service; Wednesday. 7:00p.m * Services for Children Aduhs. Teens ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 00 am and 11 00 a m.. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bsble Study 7 pm Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2931 Bibk Survey on videos tn the home Free Bible Cor­ CHURCH ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 pm weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 1000 a m 1928 B«x»k of Common Prayer and PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght: (616) 751-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9 30 am.; Sunday School 11:00 am.. Sundav Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p tn Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 pm.. Wednesday AWANA b 30-100 p m (3 yr. old through 6th grade). Saturdays 7-9 p.m. Teen Center 7-12th grades HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hubley. pastor» phone 945 3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:30 a m . Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship. 6:00 p m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pal Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m Nursery for all services.Prayer meeting. 7.30 p.m Wednesday WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coau Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sundav School 9:30a.m.; Church Service 10:30 Wednesday 6 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shortey. Senior Pastor. James R. Barren. Asst Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Cliurt for ail ages. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Everyng •Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m.. Aduhs Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a.m and 10:45 a m Sunday children’s church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m al«o Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family sT. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services For more informatxM ca.’ 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948 2101 St Andrew s is a part of lhe Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer, Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple­ Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THf HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY •'Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services -9 45 a m.. Bible Classes for al) ages. 10 40 am Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing your Faith, 5:30 p.m youth meeting with "Youth with a Message" 945 9224 . 6 pm Bible studs for all HASTINGS ASSEMBLY'-O1 GOD. 1674 West State Rond Hastings, Mich James A Camp bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:31 a.m . classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro vided. Sunday Evening Service. ( p.m. Wednesday activities 7:(X p.m. are. Rainbows or JJ. Bibk Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or firs grade), Kids Club or Junior Bibli Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Minisineor Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19) Adult Bible Study • No axe limits HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Comer Slate Rd. and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor, Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. i Teens; 6 00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults Kids Alive for ages 2 through fifth grade 9:00 a m. Senior Aduh Bible Study; 10:00 a.m. Young Adult Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Kid's Quizzing and Ladies’ Bible Study; 7:00 p.m. Bi­ ble Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further information call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Nov 17 — 8 00 & 1045 Holy Communion; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages); AAL after 2nd service. 6: 00 Flying Doves. Thursday. Nov. 14 — 6:104:40 Children’s Chr.; 7: 30 Aduh Chr . 8 00 AA Satur itay. Nov 16 - 9:30 Catech 2; 1:30 Inquirers. 8:00 NA Tuesday. Nov. 19 — 7:00 Cong. Council. Wednesday. Nov 20 - 10:00 Wordwatchers. 700 Adventurers HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oesler. Program/Youth Director. Thursday. Nov. 14 — 3: 00 p.m . Cadette Choir Satur­ day. Nov 16 - 9:00 am Make apple pies — upstairs kitchen; 3:00 p m. Concern Group 96 meets in parking lot; 7 00 p.m. Concern Group 95 at Keller’s house Sun­ day. Nov 17 — 8:00 a m. Chancel Cor rehearsal. 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship; (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided during both services. 9:50 a.m. Sunday Church School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Cof­ fee Hour; 11:50 a.m. Children's Church. 1:30 p.m. Senior High PYF; 500 pm Middle High PYF. 7 00 p.m. New Members Class al the Manse Monday. Nov 19 4: 00 p.m. Rehearsal for the Christmas Musical; 7:30 p.m Trustees — Lounge. Tuesday. Nov 19 — 1:00 p.m Staff meets for prayer. 'Aedncuizy. Nov 20 - 10:00 am Women’s Board meeting; 12:00 noon Women’s Organization Luncheon. 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers; 7:00 p.m Chancel Choir. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Buffoed W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapen. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ ner free building with elevator to *11 floors Broadcast of worship servkb over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Worship 1IO0 a.m. with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade; Ml-Hl Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p.m.. Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal B.bk Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6:00 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night. Fnday. Nov. IS — Holiday Bazaar 10 a m. to 8 p m . Swiss S’eak Dinner. 2 settings 5 and 6 p.m . adults $6 and children ages 11 and under S3 via advance ticket sales Sunday. Nov. 24 — United Methodist Student Day Thursday, Nov 28 — Thanksgiving Dey — Thanksgiving Dinner open to public. I 30 p.m. Student council members pick juggling One of the Pleasantview student council's duties is to help pick schoolwide assemblies. This year their council picked three possible assemblies ~ puppets, a magician, and a juggler. Practicing their juggling skills are council members (from left) Destiny Petch, Audrey Wakley. Kenneth Quick, Ashley Ingle. Paula Taylor. Lucas Olmstead. Erin Dahn, Michael Garrett. Samantha Flook, Jodi Jolley. Kirsten Freitel, Jonathon Garrett. Amy Ingle, and Paul Fruin. |Alien H. Hook| Orville M. Babcock HASTINGS ■ Allen H. Hook. «ge 72, of Hittings, pissed iwiy Wednesdiy. November 6, 1996 u Pennock Hospital. Mr. Hook wis born on Novmeber 2,1924 in Dowling, the son of Hazen & Mildred (Onnsbe) Hook He was raised in the Dowling area and attended the Dowling School. He was a United States Array Veteran of World War II serving from December 2, 1943 until April 15. 1946. He was married to Joan V. Schovan on July 1. 1950 at Angola, Indiana. He was employed at Hill Piston Company in Battle Creek for 24 years before his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying huming, fishing A camping. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Irene Cousino. He is survived by his wife, Joan; son. Rex (Kay) Hook of Hastings; daughter A fiancee, Ruth Hook A Jim Field of Hastings; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren, two great grandchildren; brother, Lawrence Hook of Nashville; sister. Nonna Roush of Hastings. Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 9, 1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial took place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. HASTINGS - Orville M. Babcock, age 80. of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Babcock was bom on March 9,1916 in Baltimore Township in Barry County, the son of Edward and Mabel (Meade) Babcock. He was raised in the Baltimore Township area and attended Barry Mill School and lhe Dowling school, graduating in 1934 from Hast­ ings High School and went on to attend Fresh­ man College at Hastings, the old Barry County Normal and received his teacher's certification and later Western Michigan University. Mr. Babcock taught school from 1936 to 1940 at the old Checkered School and the old Weeks School in rural Barry County and was employed at H.B. Sherman Company in Battle Creek for twenty-seven years, retiring in 1976. He also was engaged in fanning and worked in other factories in Battle Creek during his work­ ing life, and wintered in southern Texas for nineteen years He was married to Irene Shellenbarger on August 7,1939 and has lived at his current resi­ dence for over forty years. He was a collector of antique engines, was a member of the Rio Grand Antique Engine Club of McAllen, Texas and former Baltimore Township Trustee and former member of the Dowling Library Board. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mabel Babcock; brother’s, Kenneth and Keith Babcock. He is survived by his wife, Irene; one daughter, Judith (Eugene) Kidder of Middle­ ville; one son, Bruce (Marlene) Babcock of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren, Tim (Julie) Babcock, Dtane (Randy) Mann, Barba’a (Leslie) Sipes, Edward (Wendy) Babcock, Douglas Babcock, and Derek Kidder; six great­ grandchildren. Tyler and Logan Babcock. Kyle, Eric and Kelly Mann. Jemimah Kidder; Margaret A. **Marge” Durkee | DELTON - Margaret A. "Marge" Durkee, age 81, of Delton, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 1996 at Tendercare, Hastings. She was born September 25,1915 in Manis­ tique, the daughter of Roy A Sylvia (Sunday) Myles. She cleaned homes for many years. She loved to cook, do gardening and make beautiful flower arrangements. She was married to David Durkee on June 23, 1960. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Delbert Miles in 1919. She is survived by her husband, David; two sisters, Pidma Cartwright of Kalamazoo, Dorothy (Lloyd) Pond of Vicksburg; several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place at her request A memorial services was held Tuesday, November 12, 1996 at E. Hickory Corners Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was at E. Hickory Comers Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Caitian Anne McLaughlin_____ I BATTLE CREEK - Caitlin Anne McLauglin, age 2 years old, the daughter of Meagan A. McLaughlin, of Battle Creek and formerly of Nashville, passed away on Thursday, Novem­ ber 7, 1996 at her residence. Cailtan was bom on March 17, 1994 in Hastings. She is survived by her mother, Meagan A. McLaughlin of Battle Creek; maternal grand­ parents, James and Anne McLaughlin of Nash­ ville; four uncles. Marc McLaughlin of Vermontville, James (Tammy) McLaughlin of Grand Ledge. Patrick and Tim McLaughlin both of Arizona; three aunts, Janine (Herbert) Harb of Tennessee, Gail (Rob) Tucker of Royal Oak. Shanon McLaughlin of Lansing: special aunt, Laura McLaughlin of Royal Oak; and several cousins. A funeral Mass was held Monday. Novem­ ber 11. 1996 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial took place at Hosmer Cemetery in Castleton Township. Memorials may be made to Capuchin Community Center. 1760 Mount Elliott, Detroit, Michigan 48207-3496. Funeral arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. one sister, Ruth Coppock of Battle Creek. Respecting his wishes there will be no services. Memorial contributions rnay be made to American Heart Association or charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Vera E. (Lawrence) Cook HICKORY CORNERS Vera E. (Lawrence) Cook, age 89, of Hickory Comers, passed away on Friday, November 8. 1996 at Arrowood Nursing Center. Battle Creek. She was bom December 14,1906 in Hickory Comers, the daughter of Clifford A Vida (Webster) Morford. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1926. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles and was very active in church activities. She was married first to Lynn Lawrence, Sr. on March 24,1926, he preceded her in death in 1976. She then married Fred Cook on October 7. 1983. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lynn Lawrence, Sr. in 1976. She is survived by her husband, Fred Cook; two daughters, Marjorie (Luke) Miller of Deaver, Colorado, Marilyn (Donald) Walsh of Richardson, Texas; two sons, Lynn (Phyllis) Lawrence, Jr. of Hickory Corners, Arnold (Eunice) Lawrence of Hickory Corners; one stepson, Al Truman of Scottsdale, Arizona; one stepdaughter. Trudy (Stanley) Bartleh of Bellevue; 15 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Monday, November 11. 1996 at Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church with Pastor Leonard Davis officiating. Burial took place at E. Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. Lake Odessa Chamber has economic luncheon by Kathryn Seelye Staff Writer Lakewood Chamber of Commerce members met with state and county economic specialists last Thursday to discuss three areas of potential growth and concern. The group of specialists included Lillian Dean, land use planning consultant; Kurt Norgaard, visiting professor, land use and zoning consultant; Chuck Birr of Allegan County Economic Development; Dave Guikcma. County Extension director, and MSU Economic Director in Tourism Phil Alexander, who led the meeting. Alexander focused on questions like: • Economic Development - what are local views on future development? • Land Use Planning - is there a plan for land use in place? What pan of the area is zoned? • What is the potential in developing tourism? Taking part were Odessa Township Supervisor Bernie Goodemoot. Realtor Phil McClelland. Clarksville residents Randy Verburg and Dick Heaven, Lake Odessa Village Manager John French, Village Trustee Karen Banks. Pastor George Speas, Union Bank President Jerry Collison and Vice President Susan Dahms, business owner Linda Swift, insurance agent Mark Doane. Realtor and Chamber President Buck Yager. Union Bank loan officer Corey Bailey, Those attending talked about their own wish lists. Goodemoot said she was interested in anything with a tax base. McClelland wants to see light industrial businesses here and the downtown area looking better. Verburg and Heaven would like more development in lhe downtown areas but want to keep the towns small. French would like to see growth and tourism. Banks, village trustee, would also like to see growth. Speas said the area needs growth and change because it brings vibrancy and unity. Dahms would like to see downtown improved. Swift would also like to see improvements lo the downtown area. Doane wants to see something done with the old junior high school building and downtown development. Yager asked, “How do we fix up downtown?” Several funding vehicles are available explained Birr. French should have informa­ tion on downtown development plans. MSU extension can help communities develop a plan for growth. Alexander said they focus on redevelopment and use citizen input when developing plans. By visiting several area communities and gathering ideas from all of them they design options using all (he ideas they have heard. Each town receives a written copy of the proposal. It is not a hard and fast plan, it is more like a series of suggestions for improvement. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1996 — Page 7 Social News Ackleys to celebrate 60th anniversary Hall-Neil to wed next year Harold and Cornelia Ackley of Hastings will celebrate their 60(h anniversary on Nov. 17. 1996 Harold Ackley and Cornelia (Corky) Percy were married Nov 17. 1936 in Elkhart. Ind., by a justice of the peace. They repeated their vows on their 50th anniversary. Nov. 17. 1986 Harold ha*. a brother Richard and Bonnie living in Florida, and Cornelia has a brother and wile. Gilbert and Madeline Percy of Connie Brackett of Delton is proud to an­ nounce the engagement of her daughter Angela Deanne Hall lo Thomas Clinton Neil, son of Rick anc Sharon Duits and Ken and Connie Neil of Hastings. Angi is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and Clint is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School also. The wedding date has been set for Nov 8. 1997 Leach Lake and a sister Ruth and Carl Pnester of Kalamazoo. Portners to observe 10th anniversary Mark A. Portner and Lorec B. BrewPortner were married !0 years ago in Battle Creek on Nov. 14. 1986. They moved to Omaha. Neb. to help run his fathers packaging company. While in Omaha Mark went to school for degrees in manufactumg drafting-engineering and industrial maintenance After college they decided to start a family and moved back to Michigan to raise their son. Hudson. They bought and finished con­ verting a one room school house into a home Mark works at Flexfab. Lorec is a housewife/mother. They attend the First Bap­ tist Church of Hastings. Dessa Hecker Handel is 101 on Nov. 17 Dessa Hecker Handel will celebrate her 101 st birthday Sunday. Nov. 17. She would enjoy receiving birthday cards al Tendercare. 240 E. North. Hastings. Erb-Hanshaw exchange vows Kristi Erb and Jamie Hanshaw of Hastings were married Sept. 28 at |hc First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The parents of lhe couple are Steve and Margie Erb of Delton, and Bill and Jean Hanshaw of Hastings. Maid of honor was Sham Wertman. Bridesmaids were Shelby Wertman and Payshcnce Erb. all cousins of the bride, and Kristen Hanshaw, sistrr of the groom. Flowergirl was Anna Gamache, friend of the bride. Best man was Todd Wattles, friend of the groom Groomsmen were Jim Toburen. fnend of the groom. Jeff Erb. brother of the bnde. and Matthew Erb. cousin of lhe bndc. Ringbearer was Jason Erb. brother of the bride. Master and mistress of cecmomes was Dan and Shelley Erb. Guestbook attendants were Jim Baranoski and Mindy Frey. Program at­ tendant was Pam Paschel-Quambusch. A reception was held at the Barry County Expo The bndc is an clectrologist at Razor's Edge in Hastings and the groom is the manager at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The couple took a honeymoon to Pompano Beach. Forida. The Hanshaw s now live in Hastings Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas Woodland Township Clerk Cheryl Allen reports that 821 citizens voted al the polls in the general election last week. She said there were also 163 absentee ballots, so a full 70 percent of rhe registered voters in the township participated. This is far above the national average Allen said this township is blessed with citizens who arc faithful voters One more voting machine had been added to one of the two Woodland precincts this year, and that additional machine apparently was enough help that the long line and long wail that occurred in the 1992 election was avoided. Allen also said that a recycling bin will be at the township building this Saturday. Nov 16. It will be furnished by Hastings Sanitary Service. That service cannot leave its bins, which are on a trailer with wheels, overnight, so the hours for recycling will be only from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. It may take us a few months to get rcaccustomed to not having all weekend to get our stuff to the recycling station, but it is certainly better than having to take the recyclables to various places ourselves. Hastings Sanitary Service will take newspapers, tin cans, clear glass and plastic milk and water jugs. This service will continue lhe third Saturday of each month until further notice. There will be a special meeting of the Woodland Township Board at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 20. to swear in the two new members. All the re-elected members also will take a new oath. The regular November Township Board meeting will lake place on the fourth Monday of the month. Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m.. as usual. Election night the Stannards. Harold and Nell, held a dinner and election return party at their home. The dinner was ham and sliced turkey. Duane Dcardorff, George Schaibly. Earl Engle, Patty Quarles. Tom Niethamcr, Lyle and Jean Sandbrook. Frank and Wilma Townsend. Angel Piper. Bob and Virginia Crockford. Glendon Curtis. John and Opal Booher and I were the guests. The Herb Miller benefit at the Woodland Townehousc Saturday evening was more than a success. It was a jam packed event from lhe first moment until the end of the auction at 11:30 and five tables full of people stayed and listened to dance music played by disc jockey Rick Bump until 1:30 a.m. The Townehousc people are sure there were more than 500 in and out of the building that night, and I can personally guarantee that all four rooms of the Townehousc were absolutely packed from 5:30 lo 7:30 p.m. The Lions Club building next door was full of raffle prizes and items to be auctioned off. Many household items, such as furniture, were given to the auction by Mary Ellen and Paul Quigley. These items had belonged to Mary Ellen’s parents, and she had kept them for a few years in case their daughters might want some or all of their grandparents items, but both girls are now settled in Atlanta, Ga.. without needing any of the furniture or household items. Auction items also were given by many other individuals and area businesses. The auction alone netted close to $7,000. Harold Stannard kept a guest register at the entrance and a big chest for donations for the Tom Niethamer speaks at the Zion Lutheran Church 140th anniversary dinner. spaghetti dinner. Art Meade and some others sold raffle tickets until the time to start the auction with five names being drawn every few minutes. Raffle prizes were selected from a table in the Lions Den by the winners. Wendell Studt held a 30/70 cash raffle which was won by Kirk McDiarmid. Rick Miller is a local boy. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1986 and has a wife and three daughters. He is having radiation treatment for brain cancer at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor and will be off work for an indefinite period of time as well as having the expense of staying near the hospital for some time. It is estimated at this time that the Townehousc event generated around $13,000 to help with his and his family’s expenses. There is an account named "Herb Miller Benefit" at lhe Ionia Couniy National Bank in Woodland which will be open and will take any further contributions for two more weeks; so if anyone still wishes to contribute to this cause, it is easy. Just take or send the money to ICNB. Main Street, Woodland, and mark it to be deposited to that account. Anne Buxton and Ross Meehan were married by a minister from the Bethel Baptist Church. Nassau, Bahamas. Tuesday. Nov. 5. The wedding was held in lhe Nassau Botanical Gardens. Anne’s parents. Roger and Edith Buxton and her daughter. Erica, were there for the wedding and returned on Thursday. Meehan's sister and husband who live in Grand l-edge. also flew to the island for the wedding as did Bruce and Joyce Marsleller and Hilda Jones, who are former Woodlanders and now live in the Carolinas. Joyce Marstcller is Anne's aunt and Hilda Jones is her grandmother. Edith said she and other horse owners in the family enjoyed riding rented horses while they were on the island. The final big event in Woodland during the last week was the celebration of Zion Lutheran Church’s 140th anniversary. Darrel Bosworth from the Sunfield United Methodist spoke at the morning worship service and the church held a potluck dinner at noon. . After the dinner. Margaret Brodbeck introduced Tom Niethamer. who spoke about the church history. He pointed out that Carol Brodbeck who was a student of the German language, studied the early church records and compiled a complete history before his death a few years ago. Niethamer mentioned that most of the German immigrants who settled in Woodland in the 1850s and 1860s came from a village named Munchingen. A total of 32 people left that village at the same tinje to come to the United States. They brought their personal Bibles, study books and hymnals and immediately began meeting in homes for worship services when they arrived. After speaking about the church’s history and lhe present church and minister, Niethamcr mentioned that steps have been taken lo insure the church’s future with the recent establishment of a memorial trust fund which will be supplemented by future memorial contributions. The principal of lhe trust is lo be held and only the interest spent on future church needs. It is hoped this will help insure the continuance of the strong Lutheran community in lhe Woodland area. The second bake sale to provide funds toward the 2,000 luminaries planned for the village of Woodland on Christmas eve will be held at the Ionia County National Bank in Woodland from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. They need pies, cakes, cookies, bread, etc., to help make this a success. Craft items that can be sold would also be helpful. Workers also are needed. Those who can help are asked to contact Sheila Carter at 367-4635 or Nancy Tyler at 367-4358. A shower of birthday cards for Annemaric Othmer. who is now at Tendercar* in Hastings, has been planned. Cards can be sent to her at Tendercare. 240 E. North St.. Hastings. 49058. Her birthday is Nov. 16. but cards a day or two late would not out of order. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 ABSOLUTE AUCTION Exclusive Island Estate Goguac Lake • Battle Creek, Michigan Legal Notice Wl DNESDW. Dl ( I \IBI R 4 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER HON. JAMES H. FISHER Fil* No 96-741-CZ ROBERT CRAWFORD JR and VRIDA CRAWFORD PloinllH* JOHN I JESPERSON LYDIA JESPERSON d*c*o**d HENNING J ANDERSON T**tam*ntary Trust**. D*t*ndont» Dovtd H Tripp (P29290' 206 South Broodway Hosting* Mxh.gon 49058 Phon* (616) 945 9585 A Horn try for Plaintiff* At o ****lon of *aid Court held in th* City of Hotting* County of Borry. Stat* of Michigan on th* 6th day of No»*mb*r 1996 PRESENT HON JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE A Complaint to Qu<*t Titl* to th* following d*«crib*d property A PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN TOWN I north RANGE :o west SECTION 4 COMMENC TING NORTHEAST CORNER NORTHWEST FRAC TIONAl I 4 SECTION 4 THENCE SOUTH ON I 4 LINE 60 ROOS THENCE NC"TH 70* 33 WEST 54 ROOS THENCE NORTH 3* 48 EAST 42 RODS THENCE EAST 48 RODS TO BEGINNING having b**n fil*d by Plaintiff* NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that D*f*ndontt John E. J*«p*r*on. Lydia J**p*r»on d*c*a»*d. Ettal*. Henning J And*r«on T*4tom*ntory Trust** or anyon* claiming und*r a* h*ir. attign** or d*vi***» thall lil* on a>«w*r by th* 11 th day of D*c*mb*r 1996 with th* Barry County Cl*rk or app*ar m th* Barry County Crcuit Court on th* 12th day of D«»mb*< at 2 00 o tlock in th* afternoon or thi» Court shall qui*t ti­ ll* to th* above d*scrib*d pr*mis*s in Plaintiffs Jaw** H F.s»wr Frank Weyerman to celebrate 90th Frank Weyerman (Whitey) W8MBM will be celebrating his 90th birthday Nos 12. You may send cards to 9001 Bingham. Zeeland. Michigan 49464 forsalebyowner] No realtors, please (1I-2B) NO MINIMUMS • NO RESERVES NATIONAL AUCTION GROUP, INC • Asking <72,000 • Days 945-4892 / Evenings 948-4326 Excellent Owner Financing SELLS REGARDLESS OF PRICE 3 bedroom. 1 bath house in Hastings — 410 E. Walnut. Detached garage, large yard, evejything newly remodeled New windows, siding, root, carpet and vinyl. For more information call: DRAFTED BY DAV© H TRIPP (P29290) 206 Usuth Broadway Hating*. Michigan 49058 616 >45 9585 • 17 Room Mansion on 3± Acre Island • 3 or 4 BR • 4.5 BA • Alarm System • Totally Landscaped • All Public Utilities • Helicopter Landing Area • Mainland Lot Included • One Minute to Mainland 639 Walnut Street • Gadsden, AL 35901 www.national-auction.com ) ( / America's Trophy Property Auctioneers For Free Brochure 1-800-687-4333 or (205) 547-3434 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 14. 1996 You don't say how well (or poorly) he does in school. Often a sympathetic teacher can be an ally. Since your attorneys have told you there is little chance for a change in custody, your best bet is to try to form a friendlier liaison with your ex-wife. Work within the framework of the present setup and hope the boy v/ants to spend more time with you. If he makes this clear to his mother, it will help im­ mensely Good luck. LEGAL NOTICES: Mortgage Feracieeure Safe SNORT FOMCLOSUM NOTICE (Al THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been mode in th* conditions of o mortgage mad* by Ted A. PICK t Sonya E. PICK, husband and wH* (original mor­ MORTGAGE SALE - DefouH ho* been mode in th* condit>om of o mortgage mod* by Joseph A. B/oyo and Suton M Broya husband ond wif*. to Mortgog* Ply*. Inc., Morigog** dat*d Jun< IB. 1993. ond r*cord*d on Jun* 21. 1993 in Lib*r 575. on Pog*(») 316 Borry County Rocordt Michigan ond ot*>gn*d by totd Mortgog** to Washington tgagors) to Woodhams Mortgog* Corporation. Mortgage*, doed July 18.1990 ond recorded on Ju­ ly 19. 1990 In Liber 502. on pog* 648. Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by m*sn* assignments to COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, (f/k/o Countrywide Funding Corporation) as assign**, by an assignment dated Moy 3). 1991. which was recorded on July 22. 1991. in Liber SX. on Page 282. Barry County Records, on which mor­ tgage th*r• is claimed to be du* at th* dot* h*r*of Squor* Mortgog* Company n/k/o R*bo»tar Mor tgog* Corporation by m*sn* assignments) dated March 31. 1995. ond recorded on April 5. 1995 in lib*r 627. on Pog* 881. Barry County Record* Michigan on which mortgog* th*r* is claimed to b* du* at th* dot* h*r*o4 th* sum of Fifty Ftv* Thou­ sand Six Hundred Ninety and 85/100 Dollar. (555.690.85). including interest at 8.500% p*r the sum of Sixty Four Thousand Thr** Hundred Thirty Four and 02/100 dollars (164.334.02). in­ cluding interest ot 10.500% p*r annum Under th* power of sole contained in said mor- tgog* ond th* statute in such cos* mod* ond pro vided. notic* is hereby given that said mortgog* will be foreclosed by a sal* ol th* mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, ot the Barry Couny Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1.00 PM a clock, on December 19. vided. nottc* i. h*r*by giv*n that .aid mortgog* will b* foreclosed by o *ol* of th* mortgaged pr*mi***. or *om* port ol th*m of public v*ndu* at th* Borry County Courthou** in Hasting* Michigan, ol two o'clock o.m. on D*c*mb*r 5. 1996. Said premise* or* situated in th* Township ol Hop*. Barry County. Michigan, ond ar* described Beginning at a point of th* North Im* of Section 36. Town 2 North. Bang* 9 W*st. distant 430 00 foot East of th* North 1/4 post of sold section th*nc* continuing East, along North S*cton I in* 310 00 f**t. th*nc* South of right angl*. to .aid North S*ctK>n lin*. 290.00 l**t; th*nc* W*st 310 00 f**t th*nc* North 290.00 f**t to th* Point of Beginning. Also ond *os*m*nt for ingrass ond *gr*s* with others for us* in common ov*r th* driveway now located on th* promises lying East of ond adjacent to th* obov* described premise* Th* redemption period shall b* 6 months from th* dot* of such sol*, uni*.. determined abandon •d in occordanc* with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which cos* th* redemption period shall b* 30 days from th* dot* of such scle. Doted October 17. 1996 Washington Squor* Mortgog* Company n/k/a Rehas far Mortgog* Corporal ion Assign** of Mortgog** SHAPIRO 8 AIT. Attorney. 320 E. Big 8*av*r Rd. Suit* 190 Troy Michigan 48083 (810) 689-3900 Ell* No. 961102 (11/14) 1996. Said premises or* situated in Township of BARRY. Borry County. Michigan ond or* described Commencing at th* center 1/4 post of Section 35. Town I North. Range 9 West; thence South X degrees 03 minutes 10 Seconds West along the North and South I/4 line of said Section 787.66 feet to th* place of beginning, thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 25 seconds East 569.74 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 43 seconds West 404.X f**t to th* South lin* of th* North 36 acres of th* west 1/2 of th* Southeast I /4 of sold section thence Nonh 89 degrees 56 minutes 25 seconds West along said lin* 569.79 feet to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section.- thence North X d*gr**s 03 minutes 10 seconds East ol^ng said 1/4 lin* 404 X feet to th* ploc* ol beginning. Subject to th* rights of th* public ov*r thof port os used for rood purposes on Mann Rood. Th* redemption period shall be 12 monthfs) from th* dot* of such sol*. Dated: November 7. 1996 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, (f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation) FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, (f/k/o Countrywide Funding Corporation) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE XIX Telegraph Suit* >00 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48023 Fite No. 96105637 (12-5) Default having b**n mad* in th* conditions of a r*oi estate mortgog* mad* by ALLEN R. BURTON ond LINDA E. BURTON husband ond wif*. ol 7095 Lammers Road. Delton. Michigan 49046, and BOND CORPORATION, a corporation organized ond ex•»tmg under th* lows of th* Slot* of Michigan whos* address is 2007 Eastern. S.E., Grand Rapids. Mtchigcn 49507. dated December 13. 1994 and recorded on December 22. 1994 in Libor 621. Page 661 of th* Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Nine Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Four Cents <$9 636 04) ond no suit or proceedings of low hov ing been instituted to recover th* said debt or any port thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of th* oowor of sol* contained in the mortgage, and the • totut* in such cos* mode and provided, on Friday December 13. 1996. at 2:00 p.m. the undersigned will g»ll at th* East door of the County Circuit Court Building in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, that being the place of holding th* Circuit Court for th* County of Borry at public v*ndu* to th* highest bidder for th* purpose of satisfying th* amounts du* and unpaid upon said Mortgage together wHh the legal ‘e*i and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees allowed by low the premises in said mortgog* which ar* located in the Township of Hope. County of Borry ond described os follows BEGINNING IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST I 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 14 OF SEC DON 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE EAST ALONG SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST I /4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 /4 APPROXIMATELY 10 ROOS TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD AS POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 660 FEET THENCE NORTHERLY 165 FEET, THENCE WESTERLY 660 FEET TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD. THENCE SOUTHERN 165 FEET ALONG MIDDLE OF LAM MERS ROAL TO POINT OF BEGINNING which has th* address of 7095 Lomm*rs Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from th* date of such sal* unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL §600.3241 (a) in which cos* th* redemption period sholl be thirty (X) days from th* dot* of such sol* Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapid* Ml 49507 Doted November 8. 1996 Mertagage FerecteoMre Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default ho. been mod. in th* conditions of a mortgog* mad* by Kenneth R. DELONG ond Angela C DELONG husband ond wife to Fleet Finance. Inc. a Delawor* Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated September 19. 1991 ond recorded on October 1. 1991 in Uber 524. on pog* 269. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond was assigned by sold mortgage* to th* ARGO MOR­ TGAGE CORP., as assignee, by an assignment doted July 9. 1996. which was recorded on September 5. 1996. in Uber 671. on Pogo 534. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claim­ ed to be due at th* date hereof th* sum of Twenty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Eight ond 89/IX dollars (825.888.89). including interest ot 16.300% per annum Under th* pow*r of sal* contained in said mor­ tgage ond th* statute in such cos* mod* and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgog* will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or sr .no port of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan ot l:X PM o'clock, on December 19. 1996. Said promises ar* situated in Township of JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, ond ar* described as: Lot 15 of Lilac Hills Plat, according to the record­ ed plat thereof a* recorded In Liber 4 of Plat* on Don’t smoke Dear Ann Landers:A while back, you printed something about how long it takes the body to repair itself after a smoker quits. I know two people who arc tn the midst of quit ting and thought this would encourage them to hang in there. Please print it again. Thanks for your clear and grounded advice. — longtime Reader in Montreal Dear Montreal I appreciate your kind words. Here's the column you asked for. I hope it helps your friends Dear Ann Landers: Last fall, my 47-yearold brother was diagnosed with lung cancer Yean of smoking had finally caught up with him The doctors have told us that my brother has maybe one or two years left at the most before the cancer kills him. My heart is broken. I am not ready to say goodbye to my bright and beautiful brother. 1 am enclosing an article I read recently. If you would print it in your column, it might in­ spire some smokers to q lit. It could spare their children., parents, brothers, sisters and friends the great sorrow I am experiencing to­ day — Saddened in San Jose. Dear San Jose: As a life trustee of the board of the American Cancer Society. I am delighted to print lhe article. You might think it's too late to quit smoking, but here is some good news from the American Cancer Society: . “As soon as you snuff out that last cigarette, your body will begin a series of physiological changes “Within 20 minutes: Blood pressure, body temperature and pulse rate will drop to normal “Within eight hours: Smoker's breath disappears. Carbon monoxide level in blood drops and oxygen level rives to normal. “Within 24 hours: Chance of heart attack decreases. “Within 48 hours: Nerve endings start to regroup. Ability to taste and smell improves “Within three days: Breathing is easier. “Within two to three months: Circulation improves. Walking becomes easier Lung capacity increase up to 30 percent “Within one to nine months: Sinus conges­ tion and shortness of breath decrease. Cilia that sweep debris from your lungs grows back. Energy increases. “Within one year: Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a person who smokes. "Within two yean: Heart attack risk drops to near normal. “Within five years. Lung cancer death rate for the average former pack-a-day smoker decreases by almost half. Stroke risk is reduc­ ed. Risk of mouth, throat and esophageal cancer is half that of a smoker. “Within 10 years: Lung cancer death rate is similar to that of a person who does not smoke. The pre-cancerous cells are replaced “Within 15 years: Risk of coronary heart disease is the same as a person who has never smoked." And now a word to women who arc falling for the latest ploy to pull females into the ranks of cigar smoking: Your lungs are being Pog* 43. The redemption period sholl be 6 month(s) from th* dot* of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in -x:cordanc* with 194BCL 600 324la in which cose the redemption period sholl be X day* from the dote of such sale. Doted November 7. 1996 ARGO MORTGAGE CORP. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorney* for ARGO MORTGAGE CORP XIX Telegraph Suit* IX Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025 Hie No . 96105792 (12-5) LEGAL NOTICE FUWJCATION^OTICE Decedent's Estate File No 96-021901-5E Eatate of RICHARD C. DAHLHOUSER, detected TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Youz kitere*! In the estate may be hot red or af­ William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgage* 161 Ottawa NW St*. 111-A Grand Rop.d» Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 Ann Landers fected by thi» hearing. NOTICE A hearing wo* held on May X. 1996 in th* probate courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H Show on the petition of Hosting* City Bank requesting Hosting* City Bonk be op pointed personoi reprtentotrv* of R-chord C. DaMhouser who lived at 1536 N. Emt St.. Apt. 13. (12/5) Welcome Corners School Reunion Books Are Now Ready! Cell Donne Loaf 616-948-8591 or 616-948-8794, Delorh Dipp. 616-765-8571. Larry Jordan. 616-945-4598. or slop in at the Hair Care Center, 125 S. Jefferson. Htstinp. Price $10.00 ea. 4 DIRECT CARE STAFF Hope Network u a Christian organization dedicated to the mission of enhancing the dignity and indcpender-.. of persons who are disabled and. or disadvantaged Hope Network has immediate need for full and part time nurses axles to wort in a residential program in Lake Odessa Responsibilities teach daily living independent living skills, self-care, nutrition, social skills, cleaning, cooking, Requirements ability to lift W lbs . to work with Hostings. Michigan ond who died Jon 3 1996. ond requesting also th* will of th* d*c*a**d dat*d Feb 8. 1979 and codicil* dat*d Aug. 11. >980 ond F*b. Mabe I lai I marl? Gold Crown your First btop of the Season! fr M H9I1J23 open Friday, November 15 Saturday, November 16 x: Ik* the hrsl to set- the 1996 Holiday HARBIf* Keefnakv (Jrnanient .md our huge selection of seasonal cards! Cel .1 hc.Ml start on lwili<l.iy slwififiing' direct care adults with severe physical disabilities For immediate ..msideration. apply at. HOPE ntitycprk Human Resource Department 3375 S Division Grand Rapids. Ml 4954K or 1332 Pearl St Lake Odessa. Ml 48849-1184 1-800- 570-4637 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V ClNDER Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 26. 1988 b* admittod to probet*. Creditor* of th* deceased or* notified that oil claim* ogeinit th* *<tat* will b* for*v*r barr*d unless presented to th* (proposed) personoi representative or to both th* probat* court and th* (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon ths of the dot* of publ.cot.on of this not** Notice i* further g.v*n that th* **tot* will th*n b« m».gn •d to entitled person* appearing of record October X. 1996 Robert I. Byington. (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hasting*. Ml 49058-0248 (616) 945-9557 Hosting* City Bank IM West Court Street Hosting*. Ml 49058 damaged. >our teeth arc turning brown, and your breath smells terrible. Even your best friends won't tell you. but you can count on me for the truth. Cigars stink. Dear Readers: Ever wondered about that old saying. “Money is the root of all evil?” Well. I have and took the time to check it out. The real quote is "The love of money is the root of all evil." Feel better now? Deadbeat mom Dear Ann Landers: For the past several years. I've heard and read a lot about “deadbeat dads." But I know there are many nurturing, concerned and responsible fathers out there who must deal with “deadbeat moms.” and I am one of them. I have never seen a letter in your column from one of “us", how about some equal time? Our divorce was mutual. I've never been in arrears in child support or missed a weekend or holiday visitation in the five years we've been divorced. Despite this. I am forced to deal with a custodial mother who never returns my phone calls, occasionally cannot grant me my visitation days or holiday weekends, refuses to share our son's school or sports schedules, and will get on the phone when I am talking to my son to contradict something I've said and start an argument I've gone to parenting courses for counsel­ ing, and she has been asked by the courts to do the same, but there is no evidence that she has done so. 1 have bee n to three lawyers and have been told that I do not have a strong enough case for a change of custody. The courts simp­ ly tell her to “behave better," but I’ve seen no improvement. 1 am concerned about what her indifference will do to our child. When she limits my ac­ cess to my son. it is every bit as damaging as a missed support payment, for which 1 would be nailed to the wall. Please offer some suggestions for me and other dads who are in the same boat. — Floundering in the Mid-Atlantic. Dear Mid-Atlantic: You do not give me a clue as to the age of your son. Since you've been divorced five years, 1 figure the boy must be at least 5 years old. GIRL, Christine Elaine Valentine Clark bom Nov. 5 at 4:57 a.m. in Grand Rapids to Scott and Wendy Clark. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Welcomed home by her big brother Maxwell. BOY, Brandon Martin, weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and measuring 22 inches long was born Nov. 7. 1996 at Blodgett Hospital al 2:19 a.m. to Todd and Polly Boonstra of Hasting: Grandparents arc Bill and Marcia Kidder (their first) and Martin and Demce Boonstra (their eighth), all of Middleville. Great grandparents arc Don and Mary Kid­ der (their 19th), the late Elton (Al) and Marcia Gray. Bill and Frances Boonstra (their 39th) and Clare TenHopcn (his 24th). GIRL, Janae Juanita bom Nov. 5. 1996 at Pennock Hospital at 8:26 p.m. to Gordon and Juanita Skidmore of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Zachery Allen bom Nov. 5. 1996 at Pennock Hospital at 8:12 a.m. to Shawn and Nicole Karrar of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21U inches long. BOY, Joseph Lee born Nov. 5. 1996 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 5:22 p.m. to Amy Ramirez of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. % oz. and 21 in­ ches long. BOY, Justin Lee born Nov. 5, 1996 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 9:05 to Amy Mitchell and Jarred Thompson of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 Vi inches long. GIRL, Morgan Jo bom Nov. 5. 1996 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 12:07 a.m. to Lynette Smith of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 V* az. and 20‘A inches long. GIRL, Courtney Sue boro Oct. 26. 1996 at Pennock Hospital at 5:53 p.m. to Heather and Jeffrey Moore of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Jake Wyllys bom Nov. 2. 1996 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 11:31 p.m. to Tamara and John Benjamin of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 2116 inches long. GIRL, Tiffany Anne bom Nov. 2. 1996 at Pennock Hospital at 3:47 to Rob Reese and Laura Alexander of Middleville Weighing 8 Old wounds Dear Ann Landers: I am 62 yean old, and my wife. “Emily," is 60. We have been mar­ ried for 35 yean and have two children, several grandchildren and a good, solid fami­ ly life together. A few weeks ago. Emily confessed that she'd had a seven-year affair during our mar­ riage. The affair ended 25 yean ago. TNa surprised and hurt me deeply. 1 love my wife and family, and 1 know she loves me. Emily has always been a wonderful wife and mother. Everyone who knows her respects and ad­ mires her. She made a mistake. When she asked me to forgive her, I did so without hesitation. Here is the problem. I know who her lover was. 1 found out where he lives, and I want to confront him — not physically, just by telephone. No man should get away with this kind of adulterous behavior and not pay a price. He had a family, loo. and he knew she was married. Both of than were equally to Name. Emily has paid ha price, and now I am paying, too, but this guy has had a free ride. 1 am not a vindictive person, and 1 have no interest in telling his wife what 1 know. Bot I would like to let him know if he goes to hell, 1 hope he has a good trip. Should I? Hurting in NJ. * Dear Hurting: The affair ended 25 years ago? I am at a loss to understand why your wife decided, after all these years, io make this confession. My advice is to la it go. I see no good pur­ pose being served by opening this old wound again. It would only result in more embarrass­ ment and pain. Nothing positive would be accomplished. Am alcohol problem? How can you help younelf or someone you love? "AlcohoUem: How to Recognize h. How to Deal With It, How to Conquer h" will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers. R.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (tn Canada, send $4.55.) copyngiu 1790 creators syntneate, inc. lbs. 7U ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Trey Joseph born Nov. 4, 1996 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 8:21 a.m. to Rich and Amy Phifer of Kentwood. Weighing 8 lbs. H ozs. and 21 Vi inches long. BOY, Erik Connor born Nov. 6, 1996 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 12:34 a.m. to Robert and Lisa Kingsley of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Cassandra Marie born Nov. 7, 1996 at Pennock Hospital at 3:15 a.m. to Betty ttd Scott Smith of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Devin Lee born Nov. 8, 1996 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 12:02 to Angelique Cor­ nelius and Scott Ward of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3K ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Hannah Jo born Nov. 7, 1996 al Pen­ nock Hospital at 2:37 p.m. to Jim and Amy Hammond of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. ISM ozs and 20!6 inches long GIRL, Breanna Nicole bom Oct. 19, 1996 at Pennock Hospital at 9:46 a.m. to Jennifer Myers and Trevor Gillespie of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. IU ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Shara Ann bom Nov. 3. 1996 at Pen­ nock Hospital at 10:08 a.m. to Vicky and Gary Gillean of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Tyla Mae Douglas bom Nov. 4, 1996 at Pennock Hospital at 7:19 p.m. to Calistia Leffel and Damck Douglas of Hastings and Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. II ozs. and 20V6 inches long. BOY, James Garrett Lawson bora at St. Mary's Hospital at 10:39 a.m. on Oct. 22, 1996 to Jeff and Kathy Lawson. Weighing ? lbs. 12 ozs., 21 inches long. BOY, Quentin Jeffrey bora to Dan and Lori Gibson of Alma on Nov. 2. He weighed 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and was 22 *6 inches long. Quentin was welcomed home by one sister and three brothers. Proud grandparents are Polly and Floyd McIntyre of Saginaw and Gladys and Hank Gibson of Hastings. <BBZ1^> 3rd Annual Read all the NEWS of Hastings and Barry County. Subscribe to... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 • <3asaat* egafce Safe TENDERCARE 240 E. North Street Friday, November 22,1996 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time Attorney’s speech for new city hall, 1896 j by Joyce F. Weinbrecht On Nov. 25. 1896. the cornerstone of the Hastings City Hall was laid. Philip T Colgrove. Attorney at Law gave the following address on this occasion: “Mr. Mayor, memhen. of the common council and fellow citizens I assure you that 1 am deeply sensitive to the compliment thxt has been paid me by the city government in exten­ ding to me an invitation to deliver this address upon this occasion. “h often happens that a wayfarer following a beaten track through the wilderness in pur­ suit of an object or seeking nis destination, comes to a milestone or ui acclivity where, hying down his burdens, he takes a seat and surveys the landscape It has occurred to me that we have reached a milestone in the history of our city, from which it is both fit­ ting and proper that today we look back over the past, review the present and discern if we can. upon what grounds, the camp fires of the future years shall be lighted and what is in store for those who are to come after us. “Today we lay the cornerstone for a struc­ ture which is destined to be the home for our city government in lhe year to come. There seems to be no more fining occasion than this to inform ourselves upon some questions of public interest and acquaint ourselves with the condition of our city government. “When the project of building a city hall was first agitated the question naturally arose, can the city afford it? This question answered in the affirmative the most parsimonious of our citizens were satisfied, for the necessity was recognized by all "Never in lhe history of this city have we had a home we could call our own The com­ mon council, the fire department as well as the officers of the city have been compelled to find quarters as best they could and change them at the caprice of the owner. It is no longer problematical that the amount paid for ren’s and other necessary expenses each year have aggregated a sum larger than the interest which we will pay upon the bonds incurred by the city for lhe construction of this building. Speaking for myself. I am satisfied that the ci­ ty council acted wisely and well when it deter­ mined to provide a permanent home for the ci­ ty government, its fire department and officers. “Let us look for a moment at the financial condition of our city. At the beginning of the year 1896 we had a bond indebtedness of $25,000. During lhe year however. $8,000 has been paid upon this amount, which together with the added $9,000 of city bonds recently sold for the construction of this building makes our total bonded indebtedness $26,000. Aside from this, we are indebted for borrowed money $6,500, which amount has been provided for and will be paid when the taxes of 1896 are collected “1 am reminded also, that there is an in­ debtedness of $3,000. incurred in lhe con­ struction of the new school building, but this amount will also be taken care of in the taxes soon to be paid. On the 1st day of January 1897. the indebtedness of the city will not ex­ ceed the bonded debt of $26,000. If this amount were to be paid at once let us sec how much would be required on each $1,000 assess i ble property "The present assessed valuation of the city is as follows: 1st and 4th wards, real estate $372,440; personal. $86,740; 2nd and 3rd wards, real estate $483,874; personal $209,305. for a total of $1,152,260. It will be found upon the computation that it would re­ quire $22.57 upon every $1,000 assessable property to free the City of Hastings from all indebtedness and this including the payment of the beautiful structure whose comer stone we are hying today “As a city we are no longer menaced with the school bonds which for so many years haunted us with exorbitant interest, all have been paid. We have our water works bond reduced one-third and a system of water supp­ ly not surpassed in the state, self sustaining It cannot be regarded as extravagant or prodigal Philip T. Colgrove. Attorney at Law Hastings Fire Department in front of City Hall. Hastings City Hall. that our city fathers have undertaken this most worthy project. “I confess that 1 have been startled however lo note the increased of taxation in our city since the year 1882. There are many reasons which contribute to the result reached, mans of ’hem unavoidable and in no instance have I any criticism to offer by reasons of ex­ travagance on the pan of the city authorities. Mistakes no doubt have been made as are made in every city, but through mistakes we learn wisdom and I feel assure that this city has reaped a bounteous harvest of wisdom growing out of the experience. “In 1882 the taxes in the 1st and 4th wards were on each $1,000 of value $13.91. In 1884. $12.68; in 1886. $18.31; in 1888. $20.09. in 1890. $23.92; 1892. $26.68; 1894. $22.86; and in 1896. $26.04 Thus, it will be seen that our taxes for 1896 are nearly double the taxes of 1882 and 1884. while the assessed valuation has \ aried but lit­ tle. The high water mark was reached in 1892 when we paid $26.68 on each $1,000 assessable property. There is. however, a good reason for this During the years 1890 and 1891. the city expended about $14,000 to assist in the establishment of four factories. “No doubt many people are asking themselves the question as to w hether or not it was a profitable investment. Many of our citizens were opposed to paying a bonus to en­ courage the building of factories in our city. “With the assistance of those who are con­ nected with lhe different factories. I have made a careful estimate of the amount of money paid out by our factories thus en­ couraged by lhe city The Hastings Furniture Factory, during its existence, paid out for labor in round numbers $100,000; the Michigan Whip Company paid out for labor $50,000; the Hastings Table Company has paid out $75,000, while Hastings Wool Boot Company, has paid out $175,000. “Thus, it would appear from the investment which the city has made of $14,000 there has been paid out to the citizens of Hastings for work and labor $400,000 Two of these fac­ tories thus encouraged and assisted by the city are in operation and are employing 175 men and paying satisfactory wages Time has demonstrated, I believe, the wisdom of the course accepted by the common council and the citizens of Hastings, in the encouragement of these different institutions. The facts which I have just submitted must remos c any doubt from the minds of those who were skeptical upon this subject “Before leaving the question of taxation I feel that I would do an injustice to myself as well as to the taxpayers of this city, did I not say that in my judgment there is no city in the Stale of Michigan that is assessed so near its cash value as our own. After having spent weeks in investigation and thoroughly equipp­ ing myself with facts and statistics to repre­ sent this county before the Slate Board of Equalization. 1 found the state of facts as above set forth to be absolutely and unques­ tionably true. “The transfers of business blocks of this ci­ ty for many years show that in nearly every instance they are assessed for more than their cash value, and this wrong has been permitted to continue until it seems to me the people have a right to complain and bitterly com­ plain. The same is true of all classes of pro­ perty in the city. We would have no cause perhaps to complain did lhe other cities throughout the state assess upon a like basis, but when I find as I do in our sister cities, that they are assessed for less than half of their evaluation while our city is assessed not only for its full cash valuation but in many in­ stances for much more than the absolute in­ justice becomes apparent “As a result we are grossly discriminated against in lhe payment of state taxes for the maintenance of our state institutions It is to be earnestly hoped that for the good of the city every effort will be made to see to it that the assessed valuation of this city is placed on an equality with that of other cities of the state, who should cheerfully bear with us their pan in maintaining the expenses of our stoic government. "The figures and facts which I have been able to accumulate and I should be only to glad to have published to lhe taxpayer of Barry County, will reveal the grossest discriminations, not only as against our city but as against our county I believe no greater injustice is being perpetuated today upon the taxpayers of Barry County than the injustice of our present assessed valuation, and until this wrong is righted and the city of Hastings and the County of Barry placed upon an equality with adjoining counties and cities our people ought not to cause their in righting this wrong. “It is true that the State Board of Equaliza­ tion reduced our assessed valuation one million dollars. While we appreciate this to its fullest extent yet we recognize lhe fact that it is far short of justice and that a much greater reduction must be made before the wrong has been righted. "However interesting these questions of finance and taxation may be. I must leave thee to speak but for a moment of other matters which force themselves at this time. Our city is pre-eminently a typical American city. We have as citizens no foreign element, no col­ ored population, none very rich, none very poor. Nine-tenths of our homes are owned by (hose who live in them, showing a healthy condition of our laboring people and all classes of our citizens. “Our businessmen are careful, conser­ vative, progressive and intelligent The percentage of failure in business enterprises is small as compared with'the failures of other cities of equal populations and business enterprises. “Our city has become famous for its generous hospitality to visitors who have come within our gates and societies, both civic and religious, as well as conventions of all characters who have met with us. I think in no other instance has a visitor or a convention ever left our city without having been assured of the generous hospitality of our citizens. “We have become famous throughout the state for our pure water supply, for the healthful location of our city and its excellent sanitary conditions. The name of Hastings has become almost a household word for the enterprise and skill shown by our citizens in maintaining a society of military drilled men who have distinguished themselves in many national contests. Indeed. 1 might consume the remainder of my time in speaking of the many advantages of our city, its progress, its enterprise and its future. Our magnificent school system has at­ tracted the attention of a large extent of ter­ ritory about us and is continually increasing in foreign membership. “Well, may we call it lhe pride of our city. The slate and the community needs of the whole of every man. the whole that his ex­ panded powers can make him. It is the duty of every municipality to open the door to every citizen by which he may come to his full estate and to close the doors of vice and immorality. To protect the youth who arc soon to take upon themselves the duties and respon­ sibilities of citizen ship, to prepare ordinance and to enforce the same, to assist the fathers and mother o keep their children from places of immorality and vice out to be the highest aim of our city government. “Humanity is of one accord, that vice and ignorance are great political sores. They sub­ sist and grow at the public cost. It is far better to prevent then to pay. Nothing places so many barriers against vice and crime as education, and so on this memorable occa­ sion. we rejoice that in our beautiful city we have an institution of learning, lhe pride of our people An institution that has sent out some of the brightest and best men and women. "1 do not believe that genius and mental gifts are hereditary The divine spark drops into the humblest cottage and into the obscurest comer And so here at home we have seen bright boys and girls go forth from our schools of humable parentage, without in­ fluence. wealth or position and they have found positions of honor and trust, not only in the commercial world but in the different professions “It is said. ’In lhe great conflict between Germania and Austria, it was the German schools which destroyed the Austrian military forces In the conflict between Germans and France, it was again the school houses which overthrew France ’ “So everywhere I believe lhe foe of vice and immorality is the school and the institu­ tions of learning Whatever lhe officers of our city may neglect. 1 feel confident that the high standard which has been erected in the maintenance of our sy stem of education will be guarded with jealous care by those who shall have given to them the duty of managing our schools in the future “Our school board should be selected with the greatest of care This great sy stem of lear­ ning can not run itself. It is one of the penalties of living that if we do not pull an oar or tnm a sail we shall be earned w nh the tide And as magnificant system which has been built by the best thought of our city ought not to be permitted to drift with the tide, but should be sustained and guarded by the best intelligence and the highest thought of our citizens. Progress should be our watch word. "True, it is that there are many who put the golden age in the past. They speak of lhe good times of other days and tell us that those days were better than these I can n<M subscribe to this doctrine. Most of us. I believe, look to the future for the millennium. "Those who believe that the world is ad­ vancing. who believe in progress, who know that the oak is steadily growing day in and day out. through spring and summer, fall and winter, who hold that today, is better than yesterday and tomorrow will be better than to­ day. have it as seems to me. facts on their side as well as hopes to build upon. 1 can not see the hands of yonder clock move yet I know the hours are slipping steadily away. “Place the ages side by side and see how they have improved. Turn your thoughts back, you who can remember 50 years, and think of today. Then it was a log house here and there in the clearings in the dense forests that stretched away on all sides. Then came houses of a better type and a village was plan­ ned. a city mapped out. streets made and stores built. As we advanced, the old houses were tom down and more substantial ones took their place The graces of architecture were added until today we have one of the most beautiful resident cities of the state. "I believe it no extravagant statement when I say that the residences of this city and the manner in which they arc maintained and neatly kept, compare most favorably with any city within the boards of our beautiful peninauiar state We are no longer satisfied with what satisfied our predecessors. They built hastily and rudely with such materials at were at hand The beautiful building opposite (the Barry County Courthouse) is proof of the more enterprising spirit of today and the building now growing up is another. “The man who drops the acorn into the earth or plants a maple may never live to sit under the branches of the growing tree, but he knows that his children will enjoy this shade. Wc who are interested in this building arc not selfish. We can not afford to be selfish. We must be thinking of lhe generations that are to come as well as this. “Hence, this edifice growing up under our hands w ill be an ornament to our city and w ill be a fitting home, not only for our city fathers, but also for the Board of Education, the officers of the city and others w ho may be in the city’s employ . “Here ordinances and measures will be passed intended to improve our government. Their united wisdom will be to remove any existing evils that may at any time menace the security comfort and happiness of our citizens. Here then the city council will have a substantial home. Here. too. will be a home for our well drilled firemen, ever ready to de­ fend our homes when threatened with destruc­ tion. This structure I believe will be a building that we will not be ashamed to look upon. “Our magnificent court house will not be ashamed to own it for a younger and smaller brother as it eyes it across the street. We shall no longer be compelled to blush when a stranger asks where our common council is to be found and be compelled to tell him that he will find it deliberating at the top of such and such a flight of stairs or in the back room of some deserted building, so hidden as to re­ quire a guide to find the seat of our legislative govenment “I believe it to be true that all of us can do better work, in fact can only do our very best in pleasant quarters. They reflect themselves upon us. Men who live in good houses proper­ ly kept, everything in its place and systematically and orderly arranged are men more dignified and manly men than those who live without regard or concern as to their sur­ roundings or their appearance “Our surroundings, when pleasant, not on­ ly add to our comfort but give dignity, weight and greatness to thought and action There may be some exceptions to this, but the excep­ tions arc men and women who have never graced society and whose lives have been most miserable failures. I believe that we shall find this principle true here I believe our council will be able to do better work than ever before in the interest of municipal reform. If it be so then surely it will be one of the most profitable investments that this city ever made “Long after we have passed from the scene of action this building will be here. It will help to keep alive lhe memory of its founders. "At some future day. perhaps a century hence, lhe needs of the city may have outgrown this beautiful building Then this corner stone will be removed, lhe documents hidden herein today will come to light. Our grandchildren and great-grandchildren will read with intense interest as curiosities of a far away past, lhe facts so familiar to us today They will learn what our city was like then and compare it with the city of their time If what we have said is true the expressions that come from them will be how far we have ad­ vanced as we now say how far and how fast we have grown since the old pioneers settled here more than a century ago "I need make no apolog) for the work so happily begun. The city is taking care of its future. It is doing wisely for it is doing its duty and duty must be done when it has become clear. "I congratulate you today upon the public spirit that recognizes lhe present need of building this edifice. 1 congratulate the coun­ cil and the citizens that al last they are to have a city hall worthy of their surroundings. May the work so auspiciously begun be well done. I confidently hope that every good and law abiding citizen will extend to the common council of this city every encouragement and aid in this most laudable enterprise. “The simple words of the Mayflower com­ pact. which declare as the object and end of the state, to frame just and equal laws for the public good, contain the marrow of all sound political policies. I believe that those who will represent the city in its legislative body not only today but in lhe years to come will form for us just and equal laws for lhe public good. Thus preserving our fair name and keeping it honorable among all men.” — Philip T. Colgove. attorney at law. Hastings City Hall was tom down and replaced by lhe National Bank of Hastings in 1969. Hastings City Hall was moved into the Hastings Mutual Insurance building. Items placed in the cornerstone included a Barry Pioneer Newspaper. Vol. 5. No. 31. Jan. 30. 1856; Fourth Ward Division of Special Assessment paying no date. Circa 1896; address delivered at the laying of the cornerstone. Nov. 25. 1896; Hastings Journal Newspaper. Vol. 31, No. 4, Nov. 19, 1896. lhe Plaindealer Newspaper, Vol. 24. No. 21. Nov. 14. 1896; the Hastings Herald Newspaper Vol. 17. No. 26. Dec. 3. 1896; the Hastings Herald Newspaper, Vol. 37. No. 26. Nov. 26, 1896; the Hastings Journal Newspaper, Vol. 30. Nov. 34. June 19. 1896; the Hastings Journal Newspaper Vol. 30. Nov. 36. July 2, 1896; lhe Hastings Banner Newspaper. Vol. 41. No. 27. Nov. 5. 1896; the Hastings Banner Newspaper Vol. 41. Nov. 29. 1896; list of Barry County Township. Hastings City. Nashville Mid­ dleville and Woodland officers and their ad­ dresses; copy of Fanner’s Mutual Fire In­ surance Company, affidavit for License to Marry, 189-; facts for Old Soldiers, dated June 30. 1895; roster of membership. Fit­ zgerald Post. Nov. 25, 1896; membership of the Hastings Fire Department. Nov. 28. 1896; copy of the Michigan Mutual Tornado. Cyclone and Windstorm Co. 189-. signed by D.W. Rogers and S. Mapes; postcard Penin­ sular Mutual Fire insurance Co., Jackson. Mich. J.M.B. Gillaspic, agent; roll of membership of Hastings Lodge #52, F. and A.M. over 200 names; proceedings of the Board of Supervisors for Barry County. 1895- 1896; membership of Hastings Lodge. No. 58. I.O.O.F. dated Dec 2. 1896; lithograph of William McKinley and Garret A. Hobart, candidates for president and vice president of the United States; yearbook of the Hastings City Schools. 1895-1896; postcard of the standing committees for City Council. 1896- 1897; Hastings City Charter and Or­ dinances. revised 1892; Laws of Michigan. 1859; law book belonging to first lawyer in Hastings. LA. Holbrook. The fire house bell is now in Fish Hatchery Park Sources: Manuscript ofaddress by Philip T. Colgrove. attorney at law. from the archives of the Barry County Historical Society. Kerwin Lee Bumford. Nashville and Lynn Ann Morris. Nashville. Joshua Allen Berg. Hastings and Molly Ann Cusack. Hastings Carl Eugene Hudson. Delton and Toma Lynn Lane. Delton. Zachary Thomas Moore. Hastings and Tealy Erin Potter. Hastings. Timothy Allen Hall. Delton and Deborah Elizabeth Roswell. Delton. Dale Robert Anderson. Dowling and Julia Beth Lowe. Dowling. David Benjamin Nickel. Hastings and Stacey Lynn Smrcina, Hastings. Glenn Keith Hokemaier, Delton and Cindy Jo Noviskey. Del ion. Erwin Eugene James Mitchell. Lake Odessa and Elvira Lynn. Lake Odessa Joseph Carl Brown. Nashville and Amber Lynn Smart. Nashville. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 14, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen “Jock” to be honored in Cereal City Nov. 17 Tough, but caring — A winner in all definitions of the word, John "Jock" Cleary was this and more during his coaching days at St. Philip and Hastings high schools. In tribute of his list of triumphs. St. Philip Catholic Central High School in Battle Creek will honor the legendary coach on Sunday. Nov. 17. Cleary, along with seven other Tiger heroes, will be inducted into the school's athletic Hall of Fame. The 2 p.m. induction ceremony will take place at the McCamly Plaza Hotel in Battle Creek. Tickets are $25. If you would like to attend, contact either (616) 963-4503 or (616) 963-1426. "Jock" was known be everybody during his coaching days in Hastings. The George Washington University graduate coached the football Saxons from 1951-1965 and guided many successful Saxon squads during these yean A member of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame (1970). "Jock" was one of those leaders who had a knack of riling up his troops. One of his former assistant coaches on the gridiron. Jack Hoke, gave me insight into what kind of a man "Jock" really was. "He was a dam good coach, you could treat them (the players) a little tougher in those days." Hoke said. "He was tough, but very good to them and he instilled confidence in his players.” Many of Cleary's seasons with the Saxons were played in the Western Central league where Hastings battled Charlotte, Ionia, St. John's and Belding to name a few. Hoke, who also served as a teacher and yn administrator in town, said "Jock" had certain goals in mind every time his teams hit the football field on a fall Friday evening. "Winning and playing all of his players." Hoke explained. "Get tough, play hard (and) do your best." Winning came natural under Cleary's leadership. The Saxons, in his 14 seasons, won their share of games and their share of titles. As Hoke slates: "Quite a few championships." More important than the victories, though, was the man who he was and the men who he helped to transform. “Jock" may have died in 1993. but his "kindness" and his winning attitude certainly live on here in Hastings. •Upsets All Over: What a weekend it was for underdogs: the Purdue Spoilermakers (beat Michigan Saturday). Bruce Coslet's now 3-0 as coach of the Bengals (beat the Steelers Sunday), the resurging Bucs (beat the Raiders Sunday) and Evander Holyfield upset "Iron" Mike Tyson in Saturday's heavyweight championship bout. I may not be a big boxing fan, but what I did like about Holyfield/Tyson was the demeanor that both boxers displayed in victory and in defeat. And I may not believe that Tyson is the greatest man in the world, but I sure do like "Iron” Mike more now than 1 did in the past. •Broncos Win!: Yes. I must admit it is nice to sec the Western Michigan University football team win a football game (Sticking with our upset theme) and it was nice to see redshirt freshman Tim Lester in there to throw the winning pass. After losing its first nine games. WMU has heard it all from the stability of Al Molde as lhe team's head coach to the possibility that Lester might be replaced as the starting quarterback. I’m not sure about Molde's status (he may be more valuable in an administrative role), but I do know that Lester can play! He completed 30of-49 passes versus Bowling Green on Saturday and threw a 17-yard strike lo freshman Jake Moreland for the winning score (16-13 in overtime). Lester also ran for a 3-yard touchdown earlier in the game. Just chalk this up as a rebuilding year for the Broncos and expect Lester to be ready come *97. As Alannis might have said after the Bronco triumph: "Isn't it ironic." •Deer Hunting Hints: About 750,000 firearm deer hunters will go afield across Michigan starting tomorrow in a season that records are expected. The Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) urges Michigan hunters to follow the following tips: 1. Respect the environment and wildlife. 2. Respect property and landowners. 3. Show consideration for non-hunters. 4. Hunt safely. 5. Know and obey the laws. 6. Support wildlife/habital conservation. 7. Pass on an ethical hunting tradition. 8. Strive lo improve outdoor skills and understanding of wildlife. 9. Hunt only with ethical hunters. 10. Report all poaching by calling 1-800­ 292-7800 Remember to follow these tips when you head out into the woods this weekend. Talk to you soon. Trainer joins high school’s team Matt Goschke's work will go a long ways in the overall health of Hastings High's athletic family. Goschkc. 23. is the new athletic trainer at the high school and his resume includes a few stops that should benefit his work here in Hastings. A graduate of Central Michigan University. Goschke has a major in sports medicine and is a certified athletic trainer by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association. He has worked at Mary Free Bed in Grand Rapids, al Ottawa Hills High School and in rehabilitation management systems in State" Goschke received training in out­ patient therapy Goschke. who was bom and raised in Saginaw, is happy ’o be back in school. "I look forward to developing the sports medicine program at Hastings even more." Goschke said. "I love it (working in a school) and I really enjoy working with the athletes." Goschke serves as a certified athletic trainer at Pennock Hospital as well. His work, at both the school and the hospital, will be providing rehabilitative therapy and treating acute injuries. Basketball teams prepare for second season at districts Districts begin next Monday for prep girls' basketball team. It makes no difference how many games you won in the regular season, if you're going to move on you must win in districts. Here is a look at the districts that will involve Barry County hoop squads and valuable information on what lo expect in those district matchups District 47 At Hastings High Monday, Nov. 18: Hastings vs. Delton at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 19: Wayland vs. Allegan at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 20: Haslings/Dclton winner vs. Middleville at 7 p.m Friday. Nov. 22: District final at 7 p.m. Best odds: The Monday night game pits two local teams against each other, so I must be careful not to hurt either teams feelings. The Saxons and the Panthers are both capable, but Hastings probably has an edge in numbers and in lhe location of the game. Look for Crystal Miller and Rachel Young to play pivotal roles in lhe game's outcome. Angie Farmer and the rest of Zach's Wildcats should beat Allegan with ease. Hastings and Middleville would be an interesting contest, with ,wo teams that mirror each other in talent and style of play. For lhe Saxons. Summer Gillons. Janette Jennings. Virginia Jennings and Katie Willison. For the Lady Trojans. Jennie Doyle. Katie Weaver. Jenna Shook and Tracy Schondclmaycr. The question is who will face Wayland in the finals The answer, check with me a week from today. (•Winner of Hastings district will advance to Region 14 at Grand Rapids Central to play the Charlotte district winner.) District No. 68 At Olivet High Monday, Nov. 18: Maple Valley (5­ 13) vs. Olivet (17-1) al 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19: Galesburg-Augusta (2-15) vs. Bellevue (2-16) Wednesday, Nov. 20: Maple Valley/Olivet winner vs. Springport (0-19) Friday, Nov. 22: District final Best odds: The winner of lhe Olivet and Maple Valley game on Monday night will win this five-team district. Olivet has the best chances of doing so. but if the Lady Lions' lop guns — Dawn Stine, Stacie Gons and Erica Krolik — come out ready to play, the Eagles could be grounded. But. if that is to happen, the Valley girls will certainly need to contain Olivet's duo of Melissa Thomdyke and Rebecca Whitson. Class B District At Central Montcalm Monday, Nov. 18: Lakeview -vs Central Montcalm at 7 p.m. Lakewood and Barry County's other four girts basketball teams will be reaching for post-season glory next week when districts begin. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Tuesday, Nov. 19: Lakewood vs. Portland al 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20: Lakeview/Central Montcalm winner vs. Belding al 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22: District final. Best odds: Lakeview is the top-ranked team in the State and wilt wineasily on the district's first day. Lakewood and Portland Paw Paw pulls away with commanding third quarter At half. Delton trailed Paw Paw 20-15 Tuesday in varsity girls basketball action at Delton High School. A commendable defensive performance and a slow paced second quarter, which Delton won 7-6. were main reasons for the close score between the two Kalamazoo Valley Association teams. But. in the next eight minutes the visiting Redskins would have their way. out-scoring the Panthers 14-2 to make what was a fivepoint advantage into a 17-point cushion. The result of that Paw Paw surge was a 47-30 Paw Paw victory. Delton Coach Gan Harrington reflected on that third quarter when evaluating what happened to his team. "In the third quarter, we just were totally disruptive, " Harrington said. "The offense Paw- Paw tallied the first 10 points of the third quarter before Jill Vickery put in two for Delton at the 1:35 mark. The Panthers were getting solid scoring chances, lhe problem was they were not going in. Improvement in lhe shooting department came for Delton in the fourth quarter when lhe Panthers rattled off seven straight points with the insertion of their fiv: seniors. Clarissa Hammond. Nicki Cheney. Emily Crookston. Holly Slap and Crystal Miller combined their efforts to get lhe home team back into lhe game, the problem for Delton was they had a large deficit to make up. See COMMANDING cent, on page 11 was heltcr skelter." On the sidelines now for the Hastings Saxons' sports teams is athletic trainer Matt Goschke. (Photo provided) Football banquet honors Saxons The Hastings' football team held their annual banquet on Tuesday night with a crowd of 475 parents, students and supporters on hand to celebrate the occasion. Special awards were handed out to the deserving Saxon players who contributed to the 1996 fall season. The awards and award recipients w-re as follows: Iron Saxon: Chad Howes. Chad Coenen. Beau Barnum. Joey Lyons. Jeremy Radvansky. Kenn Cross. Enc Carlson. Mike Burghdoff and Jake Miller. Most Improved Offensive Lineman: Jim Bailey. Most Improved Offensive Back: Josh Richie (317 yards) and Rocky Wager (676 yards). Most Improved Defensive Lineman: Tim Easey. Most Improved Defensive Bark: Jeremy Radvansky Outstanding Underclassman: Eric Carlson Iron Man: Jason McCabe. Jeremy Workman. Kevin Morgan and Joey Lyons. Outstanding Courage: Jason McCabe. Outstanding Dedication: Ed Youngs. Rocky Wager and Jason McCabe. Scholar Athlete: Justin Waters and Jason McCabe. 1996 Most Valuable Player and AU League: Ed Youngs (123 tackles and 2 touchdowns) should be a good game, but I see the Lady Vikings beginning post-season in the same manner they started the regular season. Winning. So it will be Lakeview against Lakewood in the championship game and the team of Jennifer Nielsen. Joni Daniels, Jami Schiock and Jessie Allen are certainly capable .... , Saxons primed for districts, enter on winning streak Passing and putting in free throw attempts continue to be big pluses for Coach Katie Kowalczyk's Saxons team. Hastings drained 16-of-21 charity tosses and dished the ball off for many opportune hoops during a 72-56 home win over Zeeland on Tuesday night. The victory is the Saxons fourth in a row and comes against a Chix squad that stands in second place in the O-K White Conference. Zeeland entered lhe league battle with 10 wins in their last 11 games. But. it was Hastings who came away with a passing grade. "Our passing was just phenomenal," Kowalczyk said. Rachel Young continued her recent golden touch from the floor with a team-high 24 points. Young, however, was not the only Saxon to score her points. Katie Willison pumped in 16 points. Summer Gillons scored 12 and Virginia Jennings and Janette Jennings added 8 points. Defensively, Young grabbed 6 rebounds and made 6 steals, while Willison. Anne Burghdoff and Gillons each grabbed 7 caroms. Hastings' four game winning streak has improved the team's record to 10-9 overall and 7-6 in the O-K While. On Friday night the regular season comes to a close with lhe Saxons hosting the Rangers of Forest Hills Central. Hastings 64 E.G.R. 53 The Saxons controlled this Thursday evening matchup from the start, leading by 15 points at the half. Young topped lhe Hastings' squad with 23 points, a total that included 4-of-5 from lhe free throw line and a 3-pointer. She also pulled down 9 rebounds. Willison scored 14 along with 6 assists and Janette Jennings tallied 8 points, including a 3-pointer to start off lhe game. Janette Jennings (6 assists), along with Gillons. ignited Hastings' passing attack which Coach Kowalczyk described as the "best of the season." Hastings made l5-of-21 free throw tries with Willison leading lhe way with a 6-for-6 performance. Panther Jill Vickery (30) and Redskin Casey Mendenhall (42) battle for rebounding position in a KVA clash at Delton. STORY IDEA? Call 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1996 — Page 11 COMMANDING continued from page 10 Bowling SCORES: Wednesday P M Eye and Ent Spec. 28-12; H & S Machine 26-14; Mills Landing 26-14; Misfits 24-16; Mace’s Ph. 22V6-I7S6; Hair Care Center 21 **-184; F. H Parties 21-19; Nashville Chiro 21-19; Lifestyles 18-22; Valley Realty 16-24; Varney’s Stables 14-26; Vacant 2-38. High Gaines and Series — S. Merrill 210-500; S. Sebastian 201-551; K. Becket 200-528; G. Otis 176-479; B Hathaway 182-526; B Vrogindcwey 196-455; C. Pniden 168-450; M Matson 172-460; B High 179-448; L. Yoder 165-433 B Norns 168-471; B Estep 169-445; R Reichard 151-418; J. Gardner 172-390; B Miner 158-413; J Pettengill 151-407; D Secber 170; L. Barnum 184; M. Brimmer 159; C Shellenbarger 135; S. Pennington 494; E Ulrich 453; L. Weyerman 375 Recrat ton Bowling league *3 Barry Automotive 27; Freeport Elevator 24; Crystal Clear Waler 23; Carton Center Excavating 21; Fairchild Oil 19. Good Series and Games — D. McKelvey 501-202; D Lambert 510. Friday Moose Mixed 4 R s 29H-10V*; Heads Out 26\*-13V*; Gel Lucky 25 V*-14 V*; 3 Pomes 24-16; Ten Pins 17; 23Special K’s 23-17; 9 and A Wiggle 22V*-17 V*; Sears and Service 22-18; Big O's 21 M»-18V6. Working On h 21-15; Odd Bails 19-21; Late Comers 19V*-2OV*; Rocky 4 19-21; Gutter Gang 18-22; Ramblers 16V*-23V*; Giltoos 10-26; Rosco’s 8-32; Four Stan 6V*-33V*. Mem Good Gaines and Series — M McKee 246-639; S. Peabody 217-614; C Purdum Sr 245-604; T Rainwater 205-583; B. Keeler 206-561; W Lydy 226-560; M Kasinsky 205-556; W Brodock 175-474; D Tinkler 168-473; K. Meaney 171-472; B Madden 218; J. Barnum 234; A. Taylor 212; R. Hildenbrand 195; R Roush 188; D Keillor 181; B Keillor 180; H Senice 171; R Robbins 166 Womens Good Games and Series — S. McKee 234-634; B Hughes 192-543; L. Bar num 200-523; F. Ruthniff 197-510; P Arends 167-468; K Keeler 184-467; S. Hildenbrand 178-460; R Brummell 179-444; M. Sears 166-455; K. Zimmerman 154-398; S. Keilkx 126-360; K. Becker 192; D Bartimus 197; S. Vandenburg 190; S. Sanborn 184; P. Ramey 166; B. Roush 166; P Seton 157; G. Meaney 157; M Wilkes 156; M Whitney 151. Thursday A.M. LeHarves 31-13; Question Marks 29-15; Valley Realty 26-18; Leftovers 22-22; Bosleys 21H-22H; Varneys 2OV*-23V*; Early Birds 19-17; Hastings Bowl 18-26; Lucks Shots 17-27; Hummers 15-29 Good Games and Series — S. SebaMian 180-508; A. Boniface 178-478; M. Atkinson 180471; B Estep 167445; P Godbey 159442; J. Lewis 165430; D. Olmsted 178405; M Dull 136-364; M Bel) 132-364. B. Bodo 115-324; F. Ruthruff 182; B. Norris 177; S. Everett 173; B Sexton 163; L. Jackion 153; J. McKeough 146; I. Ruthniff 145; C. Swinkunas 147; S. Salazar 144; J. Piper 125; K. Walker 120. Monday Mixers Kelleys Keglers 28-12; The Green Chics 28-12; Deweys Auto Body 26-14; Rowdic Giris 23-17; Girrbachs 22V*-I7V4; Michelob 21-19; Three Pomes Tack 20-20; Hanzler Tours 19V*-2OV*; Brians Tire 15-25; TM Lassies 13-27; Hastings Bowl 13-27; Mr. Bruces 11-29. Good Games and Series — P Snyder 156; B. Moore 147; S Norris 155; K Keeler 165; L. Friend 179; D. Kelley 188; T DeWitt 129; D. Larsen 178; F. Schneider 181; C. Trum­ bull 154; S. Nash 155; S Smith 151; Stacey V. 164; V. Pierson 190; N. Pomeroy 175454; B. Johnson 185 509; Shirlee V 212-562; S Sebastian 213-561; F. GIrrbach 178468; R Davenport 203472 Sunday Night Mixed Short N Sweets 30-10; Rednecks 30-10; B.S.ers 25-15; Thunder Alley 25-15; S & S 24V*-I5V*; D & N Mortgage 24-16; Begin ners Plus 22V*-17V*; Q & B Associates 19V*-20V*; Runarounds 19-21; Fearsome 4 18-22; 2x4 18-22; Diehards 16V6-2356; Danger Zone 16-24; Friends 16-24; Tasmaniac’s 16-24; Bowling Buddies 15V*-24V*; Get Along Gang 15-25. Womens High Games and Series - L Barnum 188-519; B Hayes 179479. L. Falconer 165470; M. Sim|«on 144414; S. Cross 139-399; S. Sanborn 188; D Lambeth 169; L. Davis 167; C Wilcox 160; B fanes 135; L. Couts 124; J. Dezess 124 Mens High Games and Series — S. San­ born 236-574; R Snyder 111 204-555; K Busbee 215-526; R Bowman 221-5)1; J Jdes 189494; S. Krallman 180482; J Bar­ num 237; D. Vickers 198; K. Hammontree 196; R Fay 195; B Barkhuff 195; K. Lambeth Sr. 190; B. Falconer 183; J. Smith 180; M. Cross 173; J. Davis 165; R. Snyder HI 164; T James 156 Tuesday Trios Late Bloomers 31-9; 3 Ponies Tack 29-11; BAL Dolls 23-17; Taz Devils 19-21; Trou­ ble 16-24; Beckv's Main St. 15-25; Day by Day 14-26; Mills Landing 13-27. High Games and Series - K Fay 183457; B Haves 155430; B Moody 165438; L Potter 174450. L. Alexander 157410; L. Trumble 165404; J Conger 173454; S. Snider 151424; J Hurless 159445; S Sebastian 183-524; S VanDen burg 186495; M Eaton 188476; S McKee 157446 Bowkrettcs Dorothy's Hair Styling 20-16; Bennett In­ dustries 19-17; D.J Elcctnc 19-17; Hecker Insurance 18-18; Kent Oil 16-20; Carlton Center Excavating 16-20 Good Games and Series — L Dawe 162. K. Doster 121-309; R Murphy 180468. K Fowler 181475; E. UInch 171; B Hathaway 178; N. Goggins 188409; T 155-338, J McMillen 182484; J 135-356; B Blakely 177. "In was the first time this year that we put all of our seniors in." Harrington explained Miller scored 18 of the team's 30 points, including 10 points in the fourth quarter Slap tallied 5 markers and Kim Cole added 4 points. Paw Paw received 15 points from Erin Vesey and 8 from Amy Baltmanis. Delton, now 5-14 overall and 4-9 in lhe KVA. will play at Mattawan on Friday night Districts begin on Monday when Delton battles Barry Couniy foe Hastings at Hastings. Game lime is 7 p.m. Redman Gardner Thursday Angels Mill’s Landing 26-18; Hastings Bowl 26-18; Outboard Inn 24-20; Melaluca Inc. 24- 16 (4 games); Styles R-Us 24-16 (4 games); Riverside Cemetery 22 V*-17 V* (4 games); NAPA Girls 22-22; Red-Dog-etles 22-18 (4 games); Nashville Chiro. 19-25; Mhcher-T 19-25; Edward D. Jone* 14-30; AA1 Bunny Bunch 13 V*-30 V*. Good Gaines A Series: A. Kerley 136; K. Farr 171; A. Chaffee 130; 1. Loftus 159; J. Lewis 184. 476; L. Tilley 188, 530; L. Perry 146, J Hurless 158; D Snider 183. 494; B Hayes 181. 489; L Barnum 201, 565; G. Marsh 164 , 464; L. Apsey 171. 500; J. Wickham 162; M. Eaton 158; W. Barker 169; P Arends 194. 492; P Guy 190. 541; J. Gasper 195; D. Feldkamp 155, 405. Parchment 58 Delton 43 Crystal Miller scored 19 points, but the 16-2 Parchment team was just too much for the host Panthers last Thursday Kim Cole also played a solid game for Delton with 8 markers and 11 rebounds. St. Philip 55 Maple Valley 44 Erica Krolik had a season-high 13 rebounds and 7 points for lhe Lady Lions on Nov. 8. while teammale Dawn Stine scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. The Lady Lions played at Potterville on Tuesday and will close out its regular season al home Friday versus Bath. Tuesday Mixed Mostetler Graphics 25-15; Pin Seekers 25- 15; Consumers Concrete 24-16; Hastings Bowlers 23-17; Lockshop 22-18; Advanced Commercial Priming 21-19; Woodmansee Sawmill 20-20; Viking 19-23; Flexfab 17-23Bye 5-35. Mens High Games & Series S. Guy 161; M. Davis 213-542; R. O’Keefe 175; L. Burch Jr. 146. Womens High Games A Series S Landis 180-469; B. O’Keefe 160; C. Reed 161; L Blakely 194; K. Kuhlman 167; J. Bryans 158; L. Thomas 148. Delton's Kim Cole (42) glides in for a layup as Paw Paw defenders and Holly Stap (52) look on in Tuesday night's basketball game. Mountain bikers repeat as champions Pennock Hospital's mountain bike team successfully defended its championship title in the healthcare division Nov. 3 at the Iceman Cometh Mountain Bike Challenge The Pennock team won the event last year and fell they had the spokes to go all the way in ‘96 as well. The Iceman Mountain Bike event is a 28­ mile road race that starts in Kalkaska and ends in Traverse City. VOLLEYBALL SCORES YMCA Hastings Youth Council s Fall Women’s Volleyball league A League..........................................................W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle..................................... 39-0 CJ Properties................................................... 33-6 ICS Travel....................................................... 19-17 Leafwood Lumber.........................................19-20 McConnells Drill Team........... . ................ 16-23 Hastings Burial Vault..................................... 7-22 Mainstreet Savings Bank...............................2-37 B league Ray James Electric..........................................35-7 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 26-16 Snider Satellites............................................. 22-20 Title Office................................................... 22-20 Woodmanse Sawmill................................... 20-22 Ranger Tool and Die.................................... 12-21 Tope/Gilben PLC......................................... 19-23 Backe Construction....................................... 15-27 FlexFab............................................................ 11-34 YMCA NEWS In the Iceman race, mountain bikers ride through woods, over hills and down narrow­ trails. Over 1.500 individuals participated on this year's course, which was covered with snow, mud and loose sand. Hany Doele, one of the team members of Pennock, said all of the training for the event is done informally but that most of the team works out in two-somes to prepare for such an occasion. As for wanting to repeal. Doele's response was short and straight to the point. "There was motivation." Doele said. Besides Doele. other Pennock nders were Paul Standler. Jon Anderson. Steve Wildem and Russell Gardner. Anderson placed fifth in the Expert Class to top the Pennock individual accomplishments. Still, all of the Pennock limes were an improvement upon their finishes in 1995. The Iceman Cometh Challenge is sponsored by the Lcclanaw Wine Cellars . Hiringu Sunday Family Open Gyms Every Sunday the YMCA will have the Hastings High School gym open for open gym. The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4. Ac­ tivities will be basketball, volleyball, and rollrskating (bring your own equipment). The cost for the activity is $2 per person with a family cap of $5. Those with youth in grades 6 or lower must be accompanied by a parent. There will be no oper. gym on Dec. 1 and Dec 29. Friendly, hard working employees for day/night shifts Crank Mountain Bike Supply includes Paul Standler. Harry Doele, Jon Anderson and Steve Wildem, M.D. Not pictured is Russell Gardner. (Photo provided) Deer Hunters n the PANCAKE SUPPER z • Competitive stalling wages • Flexible schedules • Free uniforms ■ Frequent merit raises 1 Free meals ’ Opportunity to move into management ’ Many fun activities & fringes Pick-up applications at our new Wendy's Restaurant site or Hastings MESC office. Fill out application & drop back at either site. EO.E. — at the — Freeport Fire Station PARTY SUPPLIES - festive ’lates, Napkins. Tablecovers. Balloons, Cards, Gift Wrap WEDDING RECEPTION Di iCORATIONS Will order what you want for 1/2 down. Must order 1 month prior to event date. GIFTS TOO • Disney & Sesame for the kids. novelty, baby & bridal gifts._____________ STATE OF MICHIGAN NOV. 16 • 5-8 pm IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT; CIRCUIT DIVISION Cost: Donations to the Freeport Area Volunteer Firemen Menu: MARVIN ANSON, ct ai. Plaintiff! 1969 fir-1666) Pancakes. Eggs. Sausages Everyone Welcome! ' Creative Baking & A Party Supply House ROBERT SHAFFER. Barry County Drain ComtniuMoer; BARRY COUNTY, a Midrfgaa pwblk corporal**; m4 ALLEGAN COUNTY, a Midugwa paMk cwponlmt. DrfradanU Hastings Kiwanis Club 133 E. Main ST., Caledonia • (616) 891-0696 Houn; Mon.-Wed. 10 am - 6 pm: Thun. 10 am - 8 pro: ^Fri. 10 am - 6 pm; Sat. 10 am - 3 pm; Closed Sundays-/ presents a... WORLD TRAVEL SERIES rehv. Arthaffect with Arthred Narrated by... Tired of joint pain. Ed Lark Give yourself the gift of healthy joint function. “America’s Favorite Places” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Learn about our safe, nutritional program. Friday, Nov. 15 • 7 PM Name: Duey & Kay Clous Organ Music Will Be Provided before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and At Intermission! Independent Refiv Distributor Phone: 616-945-9354 LECTURE HALL Tickets avertable at the door MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FILE: 92-HI-AW A3U.TS $4°° STUDENTS PINE LAKE ASSOCIATION. NOTICE OF HEARING et al. Inurveoon REGARDING NORMAL w. BARRYkKLLiGAS COOTIES LEVEL FOR FINE LAKE ROSEMARY DECKER, rt ■!. Intervenors PRfXTDLRAL HISTORY Of- CASE In 1969. after several years of io* waler level at Piae Lake, a Judgement * ts entered in Barry County Circuit Court pursuant to the Inland Lake Level Act of 1961 setting the normal level of Pine Lake at 89030 feet above sea level A well and pump were installed at Pine Lake in 1971 and waler was pumped into the lake for approximately sis months Since 1971. the level of Pine Lake has been controlled by nature la 1992 lake residents claiming damage as result of high water levels filed this action seeking lo compel Barry County and the Barry Cowry Drain Commissioner to lower the level of Pine Lake. On May 5.1993. the complaint was dismissed in Circuit Court but the Court of Appeals, on Apnl 28. 1993. Ordered the Cncuit Court to hold a heanng “to determine whether a departure from the established normal level is necessary " After the Court of Appeals Order. Allegan County and the Allegan County Dram Ccmoussnaer were added as Defendants and The Pine Lake Association and others joined the law suit as Intervenors , NOTICE QfHEARPtU EL£ASEJAKLNQHC£ that THE HEARING deunbed above will be held in the Barrv County Trial Court. Grant Division.» determine a NOR­ MAL LEVEL for PINE LAKE; situated ta Pramesille Township. Barry County, and Gun Plain Township. Allegan County, pursuant to Part 307 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. being 1994 PA 431. for merly the Inland Lake Level Act. The Heanng will be held before lhe Honorable James H Fisher. Circuit Judge, in the Circuit Courtroom. 220 West Slate Street. Hastings Michigan on MONDAY k TUESDAY. NOVEM­ BER. IB-19.1996; AT IJO AM. The Judge * -.1! determine the NORMAL LESEL fcr PINE LAKE based on the following factors (a) Past lake level records, including the ordinary high water mark and seasonal fluctuations, (b) The local** of septic tanks, drain fields, sea walls.docks, and other pertinent physical features, (c) Government surveys and reports, idi The hydrology ot Lhe watershed. ie> Downstream flow requtremans and impacts on downstream npanans. (f) Fisheries and wddlife habitat protectxto and enhancement; (g) L‘psneam drainage. (h) Rights of npar tans, (ii Testimony and evidence offered by ail interested persons: and (j) Other pertinent facts and circumstances �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1996 Young Citizens of the Month named by Exchange Club Stolen vehicle drivers nabbed by Jason Carr Staff Writer Officers from the Middleville Police Department, the Hastings and Rockford posts of the Michigan State Police and the Kent County Sheriffs Department were in­ volved in the pursuit and capture of lhe drivers of two stolen vehicles last week Thursday Troopers from the Hastings post said they saw two pickups driving in a reckless man­ ner on State Street at about 1:30 a.m. Troopers said when they attempted to stop the vehicles, they fled into the city of Hast­ ings. During the pursuit, troopers were able to determine that both vehicles had been stolen from Kent County. After a several minute chase, troopers stopped a vehicle driven by Brian K. Berkompas. 18. of Wyoming. Mich. He was arraigned last Thursday on charges of receiv­ ing and concealing stolen property over $100. fleeing and eluding and driving with a suspended license. The second vehicle left the Hastings area and was seen traveling north on M-37 by ». Middleville police officer at about 2:15 a.m. The officer began a pursuit, which reached speeds of about 75 m.p.h. in the village. The officer continued to pursue the vehicle into Kent County and through Caledonia, reaching speeds of over 85 m.p.h.. The vehicle evaded a Kent County Sheriffs Department car parked in the northbound lane near 84th Street and a similar road block by a Michigan State Police car from the Rockford post near the same area by veering into the southbound lane. The Stale Police car joined in the pursuit and was able to pull in front of the stolen vehicle, with the Middleville cruiser traveling behind the vehicle in an attempt to box in the pickup The vehicle attempted to go around the State Police car and went off the roadway on the west side. The driver partially lost control on the grave! and overcorrected to the right, hitting the Stale Police car in the driver's side front quarter panel, which caused the tire on the State Police vehicle to blow out. pulling the Slate Police car into the stolen vehicle. Both vehicles left lhe roadway, with the chase vehicle roiling over. The State Police car collided with the vehicle again, causing the Slate Police car lo cross M-37 and come to rest on the east side of lhe road. The Middleville car was not damaged in the chase. The dnver of lhe stolen vehicle w as treated for minor injuries at Butterworth Hospital and released. The two troopers also suffered minor injuries. The driver of the stolen vehicle was a 16­ year old from Grand Rapids who was sched­ uled later that day in Kent County Probate Court for unrelated offenses. He was arrested on charges of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, fleeing and eluding, driving with a revoked license and receiving and concealing stolen property. Prosecutors at the Kent County Prosecutors Office said it is their understanding the office will be filing a petition with the Kent County Probate Court asking that the driver be tried as an adult, but at this time they do not know when the petition will be filed. Gordon Shane McNeill Asst, prosecutor will resign Jan. 1 Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill has resigned from the Barry County Prosecutor’s office, effective January I. He said his resignation, "had nothing to do with the office or the people 1 work with. Il’s just lime for me to move on." McNeill, who is recently married, also works pan time as a pharmacist at two area pharmacies and said he intends to keep work­ ing at those jobs. McNeill said he is exploring a couple of options about going into private practice and has talked to local attorney Timothy Tromp about a possible association. CORRECTION: The vote total for Treasurer Diana Phillips of Hastings Charter Township was reported incorrectly in last week’s Banner. Phillips, an incumbent who ran unopposed, received 680 rather than 580 votes in the general elec­ tion Nov. 5. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for November are (from left, front) Scott Larsen. Andrew Bolthouse and Collin Kaiser. With them is teacher Alice Gergen. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors from the Hastings Exchange Club are (top) Angie Eggers and Gary Pettit, (middle) Molly Alderson and Amanda Hoke and (front) Scott Smedberg and Joel Gibbons. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Justin Pratt, Charles James. Heath VanBelkum and Jeremy Lockwood. With them Is teacher Debbie Storms. Adam Case, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk, is Young Citizen of the Month for November from Pleasantview Elementary School. Lake Odessa NEWS - The monthly brush pickup by village crews will be Monday. Nov. 18. With a windstorm since the last pickup, there likely will be a larger amount than usual. State of Michigan retirees and the MARSP retirees will meet together on Wednesday. Nov. 20. at the Ionia Masonic temple for a noon lurith Registrations are due by Friday. Nov. 15. The home al 374-8420 takes reser­ vations. The speaker from Lansing will be relating information on retirement funds and investments. The Ionia chapter of the MARSP now has 323 members. Of more than 100.000 Michigan retirees from the educational system. 43.000 are members and there is room for more members. In a departure from previous yean, the MARSP group will hold a December meeting on the fifth day of the month. Central United Methodist Church held its annual turkey dinner prepared by Dr. A.L. VanZyl and his several masculine helpers Ladies had provided desserts. This is the stewardship kickoff. This year's event had minimal programming with emphasis on Thanksgiving sharing around the tables. More than 80 attended. Military announcements list the item that USMC Private Mark McNatt has completed his basic training at the Marine Corps Depot in San Diego. He graduated from Lakewood in 1995 and is the son of Phillip and Patricia McNatt. USMC Lance Corporal Aaron Murschler has received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. He too is a Lakewood graduate His medal was for superior perfor­ mance of duty at Camp Pendleton. Calif. A meteor shower is coming. The peak per­ formance in the skies will be on Sunday. Nov. 17. This shower of shooting stars is sometimes called “awesome" by astronomers. The highest activity skyward is apt to be between midnight and the first dawn­ ing on the 17th. so actually lhe time is very late Saturday night into the wee hours The moon will be dark at that time. These are the Leonid meteors. The Geminids will peak on Dec 3. Still later, on Jan. 3 and 4. the Quadrantids will zoom across the sky Mark your calendars now. An astronomer at Abrams Planetarium says that this meteor ac­ tivity has increased in recent years with a ventable storm coming about every 13 years In 1966. there was another meteor storm with shooting stars by the thousands per hour in the western U.S. Several weeks ago Linda Swift of Swifts* Flower Shop took part in Good Neighbor Day and gave away 1.000 roses. The story of her participation in the giveaway of the floral beauties rated a story in the State Journal recently. --- ■ - — - Former resident Wayne Wortley. 70. of Big Rapids died Oct. 21 al a Grand Rapids hospital. His surviving wife is Alma. Son Joel is at Grand Ledge, son Kim at Big Rapids and daughter Jayne Caro is in California. He has one brother Neil in Missouri. His parents were the William Wortleys. who lived on Sixth Avenue in their late years The Golden Arches are coining! Jordan Lake Street is not yet another 28th Street, but it now has prospects of the fourth fast food outlet. Bob's Restaurant is now Sisters. The Dairy Queen has been in operation for many years. What once was A & W Root Beer is now The Whistle Stop under new ownership, with Chinese food added to the menu. Shell Oil has indoors Subway Sandwiches. McDonald's chain has bought a chunk of land from the village just east of the drive, which serviced the sewer plant. The street has the delightful name of Sewer Plant Road. It was a much traveled street during the rebuilding of Jordan Lake Highway in sum­ mer 1994 when it was the only access to Felpausch food market. The new restaurant will seal 42. It will be smaller than anticipated because a 48-inch drain across the property would have been too costly to move to accom­ modate the size the builders anticipated originally. The earth movers were at work even before Monday. Nov. 4. On Sunday lhe site was smooth sand By late Monday there were high mounds of dirt brought in. The Chancel Choir at Central UM Church had a rousing anthem Sunday “Standing on the Solid Rock," with Dave McQueen pro­ viding the oompah on the tuba and Tom Reiser singing a solo part. Dr. John Hemming delivered his annual stewardship sermon, "Expectations." United Methodist Women and guests at Central UM church were treated to a fine pro­ gram by Kaye Lukens DeMoss of Lansing, who shared some of her collection of nativity sets with pieces ranging from 1/8 inch in height to more than a foot. They came from Mexico. Russian Babushka nesting pieces. Italy and elsewhere. They ranged from pewter to papier mache to bread dough and wood Grace Travis was pictured in the Monday Business section under the heading New Ar­ rivals with her position at a Grand Ledge real estate firm. She was formerly a nurse with the Department of Corrections. Roger Hamp suffered a stroke at home last week. He has been at Pennock Hospital for treatment and was then to be transferred to Mary Free Bed for therapy. Hometown Bakery opened in its new loca­ tion Monday in the former McCarthey/Scheidt building next to Mid-Michigan Auto Parts. Jeff Beachnau was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for November at St. Rose School. He is shown here with his teacher, Diane Brighton. Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens ot tne Month for November as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Jason Griffin and Jennifer Wanland, with teacher Cindy Wilcox. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1996 — Page 13 Social studies projects varied at Pleasantview Pictured with their prairie. Niagara River, log cabin, and flour mill projects ire (from left) Keri Wills. Dossie Stricklan, Stacy Cook, and Samantha Flook. Two filth grade classes at Pleasantview Elementary spent the last month creating social studies projects. The projects were done to promote awareness ol the scope ol social studies, according to fifth grade teacher Eleanor Vonk. The projects had to be authentically correct, and ranged from a skyscraper to an Indian teepee. From left. Lindsey Mead is pictured with the windmill she made. Daniel Blair with an outngger. and Lucas Olmstead with a model of Fort Michilimackinac. Lindsey Hussey (left) made a Plains Indian village and Amon Smith created a replica of the Sears Tower. Richard Harper (left) made a Michigan map. Eric Davis (center) made the Mackinac Bridge, and Chris Mix made a project about deer. From left, Erin Dahn made a social studies game. Jesse Volstromer made a Sioux teepee, and Breanne Humphreys made Tombstone City. Cateena Conradi. Jill Jolley, and Cody Wise (from left) are pictured with their social studies projects, including an Iroquois village, a log home, and a Wright Brothers airplane. Silent Observer Serving All Barry County REWARD up to $1,500“ From left. Justin Roll made a trading post. Kay Cartton made a map of states and capitals, Adam Case made a Sioux Indian village, and Evan Anderson made a project about Indian mound builders. REPO CRIME 1-800*331*9031 • NOTICE • Mark Ferrall (left) reproduced a Gettysburg battlefield, and Justin McCullough made a project about the life cycle of deer. Former Nashville girl’s death ruled a homicide Robert Edward Hine was arraigned in Calhoun County District Court Tuesday in connection with the death of a 2-year-old Battle Creek girl, formerly of Nashville Caitian McLaughlin of Battle Creek died as lhe result of a blow to the head that was not accidental, according lo police reports "An autopsy was conducted in Lansing today and the results indicated that Cai tian died from head injuries that were not accidental." said Sgt. Jack Shepperly for the Battle Creek City Police Shepperly added that interviews with both lhe girl's mother. Megan McLaughlin, and Hine, a live-in boyfriend, during an investigation resulted in the arrest According to reports. EMS officials were called to the girl's mother s residence at 48 Femdale in Battle Creek Thursday at 9:59 p.m.. where they found the child unconscious. She was rushed to Baltic Creek Health System and later pronounced dead. Caitlan is survived by her mother. Megan McLaughlin of Battle Creek, maternal grandparents James and Anne McLaughlin of Nashville, and several aunts and uncles from the Nashville and Vermontville areas Funeral services were held Monday morning. Nov 11, at the St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings Arrangements were made by Girrhach Funeral Home, also of Hastings HOMEOWNERS’ Irving from paychrt» lo paycnecxi Help is at your finger- The Compensation Commission will meet at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, Monday November 25 and Monday. December 2, 1996 in the Commission Chamber. Courthouse. Hastings. MI to con­ sider the compensation of elected officials, except judges. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 12, 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please Support Your United Way. SSS We Buy Us^d Homes SSS All Sizes • Al'. Makes or... Trade Yours I.; On A Brand New Manufactured Home IVc Pay Top SSS Tor Your Home! Rr*chtnu Th<nc Who Help Touching V» <11 ** West Michigan Housing, Inc. 1-800-387-0035 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. December 2, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Said hearing relates to a rezoning request to change Lot #968 (508 S. Michigan) and Lot 969 (504 S. Michigan) from R-2 (One-Family Residential) to B-2 (General Business). GREEN NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications for a position on the Board of County Road Commissioners until 5:00 p.m. on December 3. 1996. Applications may be obtained at the office of the County Administrator, 3rd. floor. Courthouse. Hastings, MI 49058 < CtMTIUL -CLr«KT*ri SCHO-L .VNICR HIGH SCHOOL It’s Our Business To Build New Business THE VOICE OF HOPE The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 1-800­ 572-1717 VuSC'w" -__ ’ ASSOC 4T‘O*. \ Written comments will be received on the above request at 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Minutes of the meeting will be avail­ able for public inspection at the office of City Clerk. City Hall. We ”2.e re a-s.-.e’s :: aconce^s aav -.-ng with neurO’XSCui?. disease MDA || BOND Char Bain, 945-2729 Even I G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 14, 1996 COURT NEWS: A Clarkston man was given probation and jail time after he pleaded guilty in September in District Court to a charge of child sexu­ ally abusive activity. Richard B. Engelhard. 55. was accused of taking photographs of a 14-year old Yankee Spnngs Ti>v^iship girl in lingerie and in the nude. Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell said the probation officer who wrote the pre-sciitencing report "notes a pattern of sexual desiancs on the part of the defendant." She said a number of similar photographs of other minor girls were obtained by a search war­ rant and that Engelhard had admitted to tak­ ing about 50 such photographs of one girl. McDowell said Engelhard referred to the girl as his lover and accused him of blaming the victim and taking advantage of lhe her youth and naivetl. She said it was Engel­ hard’s idea the girl pose nude "telling her it was the least she could do... He is a 55-ycar <»ld man taking advantage of a 14-year old girl and he says it s her fault." She asked the court lo impose a sentence lhat would serve as a deterrent, calling Engelhard's behavior, “not likely something he will just stop." The victim's mother accused Engelhard of abnormal intentions” lhat were "dangerous to my daughter.'' She said Engelhard had a pattern of giving her daughter money with­ out her knowledge and asked for a punish­ ment "sufficient to deter him from abusing young people." Engelhard's attorney. Stuart Young, said McDowell and the probation office, "have obviously determined my client has deviant, sociopathic behavior and have made that de­ termination on lhe basis of some pho­ parents." But he said Engelhard had received a letter from the victim telling him she needed money, which Young said "puts a slightly different light" on lhe case He said Engelhard admitted he made an incredibly stupid decision" Engelhard attempted to apologize to the victim's parents, but they told him to turn around, saying they didn't want to hear his apology or explanations. Circuit Judge James Fisher called it "a very serious case." adding lhat was why the law provided for a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. "1 lake this type of case very seriously." Fisher said. "If there was physical contact, you'd be going to prison...! want you lo slop what you've been doing." Fisher told Engelhard he was taking into account Engelhard had no prior convictions and had "otherwise led an exemplary life." He sentenced Engelhard to five years proba­ tion with six months in jail and credit for three days served. He ordered Engelhard to pay $2,000 in costs and an $8,000 fine to paid in their entirety 90 days after his release from jail. Fisher also ordered Engelhard to undergo mental health counseling, including continuing with his current doctor As a condition of probation. Fisher ordered En­ gelhard not to be in the presence of a minor child without the presence of another respon­ sible adult. In other Circuit Court business Thursday tographs." He said Engelhard has been "maintaining regular appointments" with a psychiatrist and has been making charitable contributions • Geoffrey M. Schreiner. 44. of 944 Greenwood, Middleville, filed a written waiver of his arraignment. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf on charges of sec­ ond degree criminal sexual conduct and sec­ ond iffensc habitual offender. He was sched­ uled for a Dec. 5 pre-trial heanng. in an effort to repay society. "I do not for a moment say Mr. Engelhard did not do wrong." Young said, adding he would be "equally upset if I was the victim’s • Julie A. McCloud. 30. of Plainwell, was given probation and community service after pleading guilty in October in District Court Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER * 948-8051 It anted WANTED - Old postcards Phone 9484094. / tn Sah \ ntomoi111 1979 CAM AHO ZM JWmlomitic. $1500 OBO 868-0076 Unique* I'.ts ANTIQUE SHOW: Furniture Glass Collectibles November 16 (9:00-5:00) and 17(10:00-4:00). Three miles north of Ionia on M-66 al the Boyce School (616) 527-5365. ALASKAN HUSKY PI TP1ES6.7. ia4 8 wtckiold. wormed end Ont tlxx, brown eya or gray eye,. $100-125. Blue eyei $150-175. 616-695-3489 ClartiviUe. ( hiltl ( lire LICENSED DAY CARE OPENINGS. All ages welcome. Monday-Friday 6am to 6pm. Reasonable rates, large fenced yard, food programs, lots ofTLC and fun things to do. CPR certi­ fied. Located just off M-37 on M-79. Call Amy 948-8221. •Df080072829 Ji t ill I 'stall / or Ri nt Mobile Homes ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until J anu ary of 1997. 1-8OO-387-OQ35. West Mich. FURNISHED MOBILE HOME for sale. Gun Lake. Must be moved. 792-2350 He/Kll anted AN OHIO OIL COMPANY needs mature person now in lhe HASTINGS area. Regardless of experience, write J Z. Read, P.O. Box 696, Dayton, OH 45401 BOILER & FUEL MANAGE­ MENT SUPERVISOR- 2 loca­ tions. immediate opening. Experience m chemical testing, gas. high pressure boilers. License required. Excellent benefit package. Send resume and salary requirements to: Ad •495 C/O J ad Graphics. 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058._________ EXPERIENCED FORK LIFT MECHANIC WANTED: Minimum 5 years experience in gasoline and electrics. Part-time or full time. Fax resume at 616-948 3346 or call at 616-948-3377_______________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Freeport, Ml EOE SUBWAY IS ACCEPTING applications for part-time help, must be 18. Apply in person at 725 West State St Hastings. TELLERS: It takes a rare varie­ ty of abilities lo be a really good teller. Solid math skills, the self confidence to handle money, accuracy, a pleasant personality, and above all the ability to put customers at ease. To explore the opportunities available for tell­ ers at our main office, we invite you lo contact the Personnel office al Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, Mi. 49058. EO.E DO YOU HAVE more month, than money?? Sell Avon. Call Sharon at 616-945-2624. WANTED Person to deliver the Grand Rapids Press in the town of Middleville. For more mfo call: The Grand Rapids Press. Karen Echtinaw. 1-800-8*78-1411 E.B.O. 2 BEDROOM LAKEFRONT Wall Lake Delton, 1 year lease. References and deposit Call evenings and weekends 623-8218___________________ SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOM PRIVATE COUNTRY HOME with large garage, good location, exactly 10 miles south­ west of Hastings on M-43, beau­ tiful all new interior, perfect for non-smoking retired couple or single adult, no pets, no children; $450 per month rent plus utili­ ties. 616-664-4983 IhiMitcw Service* PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, call Steve's Seamiest Gutters. 616-795-7189_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. In \h iitortUlll IN MEMORY OF Ivan J. Snyder, Sr. 6-22-20 / 11-16-95 The Plan of the Master Weaver Our lives are but fine weavings That God and we prepare. Each life becomes a fabric planned and fashioned in His Care. We may not always see just how The weavings intertwine, But wc must trust the Master's hand And follow His design. For He can view the pattern Upon the upper side. While we must look from underneath And trust in Him tn guide. Sometimes a strand of sorrow Is added to His plan. And though it's difficult for us. We still must understand That it’s He who knows what’s best. So wc must weave in patience And leave to Him the rest. Not till the loom is silent And the shuttles cease to fly Shall God unroll the canvas And explain the reason why— The dart threads are as needed In lhe Weaver’s skillful hand As the threads of gold and silver In the pattern He has planned. Missing and loving you always, Jinnie IONIA: HOT TUB business in high traffic area. 1 year old. Handicap Accessible. Real Erale included. Additional room for expansion. Low Over­ head. $225,000 CENTURY 21 PEARSON-COOK 954-0990 Shelley Senters 554-2366 RIVISSENT-A______________ LAKE ODESSA HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER. 792-2350 \aitoiial \d\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026. ext 1400, 24hn,______________________ STEEL BUILDING DEAL­ ERSHIP, commercial, agricul­ tural, residential. National company selecting dealer in open markets (303) 759-3200, Exl 5900. I or Sale BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED with frame & queen size firm mattress set. Still in plastic. Cost S700, Must sell! $190. 1-517-676-6414______________ CARPET - USED: Red short plush, 10X29, $75; sand/tan, heavy plush, 102X17.4, $75; gray/blue flecked, 11.9X11, $25; tanrtwist, 11.9X29.9. $125; soft rose plush, 12.3X14, $60; golden'tan plush. 113X22.6, $85; cream plush, 11.6X18.6, $75. All excellent, 616-868-2051________________ COMPLETE BEDROOM OUTFIT made of solid wood with “Brand New” full size mattress scl Sacrifice $300. 1-517-699-4148______________ FOR SALE; Tan faster tanning bed, big bed 24 bulbs, safety check done, good condition. Great Christmas Gift!! $1,000 OBO. Call S91-9292 or 795-2188___________________ FULL SIZE BED “Brand New” includes firm mattress set, deluxe frame &. beautiful oak finish headboard. Sacrifice $150. 1-517-699-2251 ____ KING SIZE SEALY Posturpedic Firm Mattress set. 4 months old. includes frame & beautiful cherry finish head­ board. Cost $1,200. Sacrifice $275. 1-517-676-6414 LOVELY DAYBED with mattress & trundle bed under­ neath. Shiny white & gold. 1 week old, cost $650, sell for $250. 1-517-699-4148 FOR SALE: AKC Registered Datamation, 7 month old female. Registered Sheltic, 2 year old female. 948-3714 to a charge of possession in November 1995 of a mixture containing heroin. A charge of carry ing a concealed weapon was dismissed by prosecutors. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Mc­ Neill called McCloud, "an individual who has gotten herself off of welfare." adding that she has minimized her drug involvement. McCloud's attorney. Frank Hillary, said McCloud is working 40 hours per week and taking care of her three children In imposing sentence. Fisher told Mc­ Cloud he was going to impose a sentence to help her continue her efforts to kick her drug and alcohol addiction. He sentenced McCloud lo one year probation, mental health or sub­ stance abuse counseling and 150 hours community service, telling her. "Please, for your own sake, keep up the good work." • Robert F. Zerfas. 72. of 1840 Quimby Road. Hastings, was scheduled for a Jan. 13 trial. He is accused of third degree criminal sexual conduct and assault with intent to commit sexual penetration. • James J. Kerr. 20. of 1213 Clear Lake Road. Dowling, had probation continued af­ ter he violated probation. McNeill said Kerr "acknowledges and ac­ cepts punishment like few others." In saying Kerr has potential lo turn his In'? around, he said Kerr realizes "he is being given a good opportunity and will hopefully get himself off probation." Kerr’s attorney, Frank Hillary, said Kerr’s probation violation is "not indicative" him to not follow the recommendation of his probation officers. Hillary said Kerr once tried lo walk from Delton to meet with his probation agent when he couldn't secure transportation. Fisher said he would follow the recom­ mendation of the probation department to continue probation. He amended Kerr's pro­ bation to include $300 in fines and costs. Four held in malicious destruction, break-ins HASTINGS — Hastings City Police ar­ rested three juveniles and a 17-year-old who has not been arraigned yet in connection with Nov. 4 incidents involving malicious destruction at Tyden Park and a break-in at the concession stand at Johnson Field. Police said the icur males kicked in the door to a storage building at Tyden Park and used a saw from Lhe building to cut down several small-diameter trees in the park, throwing the trees onto the tennis courts. They also allegedly sawed part way through the legs of a wooden bulletin board that was then lipped over, sawed a wooden bench seat into two pieces, as well as sawing halfway through another bench seat, threw play­ ground riding equipment into the Thomapplc River and threw other equipment from the building on the ground near the storage building. Police said the four left Tyden Park and climbed a fence on the east side of Johnson Field and went over to the west side of the concession stand. They then used a crowbar taken from the storage building at Tyden Park to pry off wooden shutters from the concession stand, allowing them to enter the building. They look a large amount of candy, while one of the juveniles sa:d he placed several hot dog buns and candy wrap­ pers in a drain and turned on the faucet. He also admitted lo puncturing several cans of pop. which spilled on lhe floor. Police saic a total damage estimate has not been determ.ned for the Tyden Park incident, but that it is in the thousands of dollars. In the Tyden Park incident, two of lhe ju­ veniles were arrested for breaking entering, all three for malicious destruction of prop­ erty over $100, while the 17-year old was ar­ rested for breaking and entering and mali­ cious destruction of property over $100. All four individuals were arrested on charges of breaking and entering for the Johnson Field incident. Hickory Corners woman recovering after crash A Hickory Comers woman is recovering after being injured in a Tuesday accident. Barry Township police say Penny A. Bar­ ring, 27. was traveling on Brooklodge Road near Sheffield Road, when she lost control of her vehicle. The vehicle turned onto its side, partially ejecting Harring, and lhe vehicle came to rest on lop of her. Harring was extricated by units of the Hickory Comers Fire Department, lhe BarryPrairieville-Hope Fire Department, LifeCarc Ambulance and the Barry Township Police. Police said an 8-year old and 9-year old child were passengers in the vehicle and were re­ moved by bystanders. Police are not releas­ ing the children's names. Police said Harring was transferred to Borgcss Hospital in serious condition with head injuries. Officials at Borgess said Har­ ring has been moved out of the neuro-intensivc care unit and is now in fair condition. Police are continuing lhe investigation, but say it appears Harring was nd wearing a seat belt. Felpausch food chain fined for child labor violations by Jason Carr Staff Writer The Felpausch food chain has paid a $26,500 civil penally for child labor viola­ tions alleged by the United States Depart­ ment of Labor. In a prepared statement. Labor Department officials said 106 minors, ages 14 and 15. were employed during prohibited hours in 12 of Felpausch's 21 retail grocery stores. None of those involved were Barry County area stores. The department said its investigation found that some minors worked past 7 p.m. during the school week and past 9 p.m. dur­ ing lhe summer. It also said minors worked more than 18 hours during a school week and more than three hours on a school day. The violations occured from August 1994 to August 1996. Dan Ocharzak, wage hour district director for Grand Rapids, said this was the first in­ vestigation of Felpausch and that company "cooperated fully in this review and took prompt measures to come into compliance with the law." Roger Jones, vice president of marketing and public relations for Felpausch. said lhe chain "appreciated the department's thor­ oughness" in conducting the investigation, which he said "opened a number of avenues." Jones said Felpausch has set up a system of internal audits to monitor its employees' hours on a daily basis at each store while its human resources division will monitor em­ ployees' hours on a weekly basis He said most of the affected employees were baggers who punched in early or punched out late because they were finishing their duties. In both instances, employees ei­ ther exceeded the three-hour or the 7 p.m. time limit. The violations typically were only a few minutes over the time permitted, said Jones. He also said he wanted to empha­ size that none of the employees were work­ ing in hazardous jobs. Jones said because of these violations Fel­ pausch has changed how it schedules minor employers — by scheduling employees only for 2 1/2-hour shifts lhat last only until 6:30 p.m.. giving the company a window in case employees have to punch out a few minutes later. The violations occured al stores in Mar­ shall. Mason, Williamston, Jackson, Eaton Rapids,* Coldwater. Albion. Charlotte and four stores in Battle Creek. POLICE BEAT Officer injured by fleeing suspect BARRY TOWNSHIP — A Barry Township officer was slightly injured after a Battle Creek man attempted to flee a Nov. 6 traffic stop. Barry Township Police said Kristoffer D. Hadley, 24. was stopped for speeding near the intersection of M-43 and Orchard Street in Delton. Police officer Jim Fawcett said when he look Hadley's driver’s license and registration, he saw an open container of beer. When Fawcett checked Hadley's record, he found him to be on parole, with one condition of parole being no alcohol. Fawcett talked to Hadley's parole officer, who told him to arrest Hadley for a parole violation. When Fawcett told Hadley he was under arrest for a parole violation. Hadley allegedly rolled up the window of his vehicle and attempted to maneuver around Fawcett's patrol car — which was in front of Hadley's vehicle — knocking Fawcett to the ground, still holding Hadley's driver’s license and registration. Hadley was arrested later by Barry County Sheriffs deputies al a relative's residence for unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle and the parole violation. He was also charged by Barry Township Police with felonious assault, resisting and obstructing, escaping custody and second offense habitual offender. Hadley is scheduled to appear Nov. 20 for a pre-trial heating on the escape charge and preliminary examinations for the unlawfully driving away, felonious assault, resisting and obstructing and habitual offender charges. Area man held on weapons charge CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A Nashville man has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon after he was arrested by Barry County Sheriff’s deputies Nov. 2. Deputies who were assisting Michigan State Police troopers in securing a stolen vehicle found near Thomapplc Lake said they saw Michael E. Billsen. 18, walking toward them down Lake Street from Thomapplc Lake Road. Deputies said Billsen had his hands in the front pockets of his coal and failed to pull out his hands when ordered to do so. When he was ordered again to do so, he pulled his hands out of his pockets, holding a knife in his right hand. He dropped the knife after several commands to do so. Deputies determined lhe knife to be a doubled-edged knife, with a 3 1/2-inch blade. A further search of Billsen's pockets found a knife sheath. He is scheduled for a preliminary examination Nov. 20. Two charged in Nashville mugging CASTLETON TOWNSHIP -- Two Nashville men have been charged in connection with a strong arm robbery in Nashville Oct. 26. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said the victim said he had left the Subway in Nashville and was walking across the street into an alley to go lo his truck when he said three or four youths beat him up and took his wallet containing $800, running north through a parking lot on the west side of Main Street. Deputies said the victim was very intoxicated and belligerent toward them. Other witnesses said the victim had been kicked out of a nearby bar for trying to pick a fight with some of the patrons. A Subway employee said the victim had pulled out a big roll of money from his wallet, dropping 50- and 100-dollar bills on the floor. She said three people were watching the victim as he did so and she thought she overheard one of them say they were going to do something to him. She said they left shortly after the victim did. Deputies recovered $300 from one of the suspects at his residence shortly afterward and attempted to give it back to the victim, but he became belligerent again and said he would only accept all the money, stating he thought lhe deputies were keeping the rest of the stolen money. Deputies arrested Christopher L. Felzke, 17. and Daniel Briones, 19. They are both scheduled for Nov. 20 preliminary examinations on charges of unarmed robbery. Hastings dentistry broken into HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report the Dr. Daniel Gole Dentistry on Woodlawn Ave. was the target of a breaking and entering Nov. 6. Police said a large window on the front of the building had been pried and forc.bly pulled open. They said lhe subjects entered several rooms in the building, taking two computers from various offices and a stereo system used in lhe dentist's office. Police said two relatives of Dr. Gole had been vacuuming and left lhe office at 10 p.m. They were the last people at the office until Dr. Gole discovered the break-in shortly before 8 a.m. ATM card use under investigation HASTINGS — Michigan Stale Police troopers are investigating the theft of money from a bank account belonging to a Hastings woman. The victim told troopers someone improperly used her ATM card, taking $360 from her bank account. Accidents cause Doster Road closing PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Prairieville Township police had lo close down Doster Road between M-89 and 3 Mile Road. Tuesday after 32 vehicles slid off the road around 7 a.m. No injuries resulted from the separate accidents, which were mostly cases of vehicles sliding into ditches and yards or sliding into other vehicles, said Police Chief Charles Frary. who described the road as "like walking on grease." He said most of the vehicles were located near Doster Lake, with some closer to M-89 and others near 3 Mile Road. The scene took three hours to clear and required the assistance of the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department and the Wayland post of lhe Michigan State Police. The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-11-21.pdf e2476996f13234e757f28943dddda752 PDF Text Text Schools approve information policy Hastings plans holiday weekend See Page 2 See Page 13 Marching band finishes season See Page 3 Devoted, to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 * - Hastings THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 21. 1996 VOLUME 142, NO 47 News Briefs ‘Crazy for You’ starts tonight The Hastings High School production of the George and Ira Gershwin musical “Cnjy for You" will be performed at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Nov. 21). Friday and Saturday at the Central School Auditorium. Starring in the leading roles are Sarah Mepham. Adam Schultz. Ryan Leslie, Colleen Woods. Josh Cook. Charlie Cove, Jodi Songer, Josh Hill, Sarah LaJoye, Amy Robbc, Becy Carr, Becky Sborkey, Nick Feldpaosch. Teague O'Mara and James Ramirez. Directon are Patti LaJoye and Sally Fullerton Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens and $6 for adults. They are available from cast members, the schools. Bosley Pharmacy and King's Musk Center Service planned for Thanksgiving dilitutj t,j.4iu«u*Mty UUMUfrgiving service, sponsored byjtfM?. Hastings Area Ministerial Association, will be held al 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 26. at the Pteasantview Family Church. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling. Included will be music, sharing and scripture, with groups and individuals from various Hastings area churches taking pan The offering collected will be used to support the ministry of Love Inc. and the ministerial avtoewion There will be fellowihip with light refreshments liter the soviet The church ti located a mile and a half south of Dowling oa M-37 and a mile and a half east on Lacey Road. The building is handicapped accessible Thanksgiving meal to be offered Nov. 28 Margaret and Larry Hollenbeck will be hosts for a traditional Thanksgiving meal at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 28. at the First United Methodist Church at 209 W. Green St tn Hastings The meal will include turkey, potatoes, dressing, pie and other "trimming." The holiday meal last year attracted between 60 and 70 people who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to celebrate Thanksgiving. Those who wish may make a free­ will offering to help cover costs of the food To make reservations, call 945-9574, but those who drop in on Thanksgiving Day still win be welcome. Circle of Friends sets New Year’s Eve party The Hastings Circle of Friends is sponsoring a New Year's Eve cocktail party and silent auction at the Hastings Country Club. Proceeds from the event, which will be from 9 p.m. to 1 a m. Tuesday. Dec. 31. will help raise funds for the new children's playground structure planned for Bob King Park. There will be hors d'oeuvres. a cash bar, dancing and a midnight celebration, ia addition to the silent auction. Items to be auctioned include a rug from Brown's Custom Interiors and an hour of storytelling by Jennifer Ivinskas. Admission will he $20 per person and all ticket sales will be in advance. Tickets may be purchased at King's Music Center or from any Circle of Friends volunteer For more information, call Sue Kolanow ski at 948-2974 More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 50* ‘Rails’ suit put on hold by Mary Warner Staff Writer Rutland Charter Township temporarily will abstain from proceeding on a lawsuit it has filed against the Village of Middleville over a railroad right-of-way Middleville is trying to convert into a recreational trail. The Rutland Township Board voted last Wednesday to enter into talks with the village in hopes of resolving the dispute. Middleville has acquired a 4.5-mile portion of an old Penn Central Railroad right of way that extends from the back of the village hall in Middleville across Thomapple, Irving and Rutland townships to Irving Road. Plans are to open the trail to hikers and other recreation users. Earlier this year, the village was conducting work on 800 feet of the trail located in Rutland Township when Rutland Township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy attempted to stop village workers from cleaning the trail. Munjoy's home is located on property adjoining the railroad right of way. Her son and daughter-in-law also own property adjacent to the right of way. Munjoy objects to use of the railroad right of way as a recreational trail. She and other owners of property adjoining the right of way fear the trail could cause an increase in vandalism. couM endanger the safety of tho^* living near the trail, and could create problems with trash dropped by trail users. The Village of Middleville sought and received a temporary restraining order barring Munjoy from interfering with work on the trail. Subsequently, however, the Rutland Township Board filed suit against the village, saying the proposed trail violated the township's zoning ordinance. The board contended that the land is zoned for agricultural use. and the village would have to obtain a special use permit for recreational purposes. The village stopped work on the Rutland portion of the trail until the suit was settled. The agreement with the township the board See RAILS, continued page 2 Bridge beams arrive Concrete support beams over 100 feet long finally arrived Tuesday at the site of a new bridge being constructed over ‘he ,Thr-*.. ^9R‘ver on McKeown Road Huge cranes were required to set the monster beams in place. Above, a workman rices a beam as it's eased into place. At right. Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Richard Thomas was on hand to watch the proceedings. Thomas said the township has been ‘waiting a long time' for the new bridge. The old steel truss bridge 200 feet upstream from the new bridge has been on Michigan's Critical Bridge list for some 10 to 15 years, Thomas said. The new $542,000 bridge is being built with money from the Michigan Critical Bridge fund. The old bridge awaits renovation as a pedestnan bndge. Hastings students may not share medications by Mary Warner Staff Writer In an effort to avoid possible misunder­ standings over the use of over-the-counter or prescription drugs by students in the Hast­ ings School District, the Board of Education is considering a clarification in district regu­ lations governing use of medicines. The clarifications would spell out that stu­ dents carrying prescription or non-prescrip­ tion drugs may not give such medicines to other students. They also stipulate that stu­ dents must have a note from their parents to carry prescription or non-prescription drugs, and written authorization from a doctor to take prescription medications Students also are prohibited from carrying more than a one-day supply of medicine un­ less they have been given special permission to do so by administrators, and they cannot keep medication in their lockers or desks, ac­ cording to the proposed regulations. The clarifications were presented to the board al its Monday meeting Superintendent Carl Schoessel said recent media attention given to situations in other districts where policies on '.he use of medicines have been questioned led to a review of Hastings' medi­ cation regulations. Receiving national media attention re­ cently was a situation in another school dis­ trict where a female student gave Midol to another student and was subsequently sus­ pended. The revised Hastings regulations state that with the exception of elementary students, the medicine can be brought to school by a student when the student is able to self-ad- vial/package contains the medicine that is identified on the outside of the (container)." Written notes from parents requesting the use of prescription or over-the-counter medi­ cations by students must contain a telephone number where the parent or guardian can be contacted in case of emergency. In the case of a prescription medication where school staff is being requested to administer the dosage, parents must include written instruc­ tions that include the student s name, address and telephone number, the physician s name, address and telephone number, the date, the pharmacy name, address and telephone num­ ber. the name of the medicine, the prescribed dosage and frequency, a listing of possible side effects, the termination date for adminis- minister a specific medicine. Otherwise the medication must be brought to school by parents. All medicines for elementary stu­ dents must be brought to school by an adult, according to the regulations. Regulations stale that "self-administered medicine is to be transported to school and maintained exclusively under the student's control. Students permitted to self-administer medicine shall not convey, transfer or dis­ tribute the medicine to other students. Stu­ dents violating this condition will be subject to disciplinary penalties as specified in the school system's disciplinary rules." They also stipulate that "all medicine brought to school shall be in a container ap­ propriately labeled by a pharmacy. If the seal on any medicine vial or package is broken, the parent/guardian shall state that the * See MEDICINE, continued page 5 Officers Compensation Committee has 1st meeting by Jason Carr Staff Writer Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds argued again that the county surveyor should receive a salary, while Barry County citizen Bob Dwye. accused chairman Bob Picking of a conflict of interest Monday in the first of three Barry County Compensation Commit­ tee weekly meetings. Reynolds opened his remarks by pointing out when he had asked the committee to consider a "proper compensation" for the county surveyor post two years ago. among the reasons the committee gave as why they decided not to were that they had never had to deal with the issue before and that Reynolds knew the post was unpaid when he ran. Reynolds described both these reasons as “not legitimate." and that saying he knew the post was unpaid implied that county of­ ficers could be paid what they are now "for­ ever" on the grounds that they knew what their positions paid when they ran for them He called the’position "kind of a holdover from pioneer times." and said the work the surveyor's position had been created for be­ came almost obsolete after 1915. with half of Michigan counties eventually disbanding the post as an elective position. However, the state created the remonumentation pro­ gram to restore or re-establish section cor­ ners. "that everyone's title lines are based on” after the rectangular survey system had "fallen into a severe state of disrepair." he continued. The state also provides a $41.000 grant to Barry County to help defray the cost of the remonumentation program and the law orga­ nizing the program and the grant makes the county surveyor or similar officer appointed by the county a technical administrator. So now. Reynolds said, the county surveyor has "very real duties and should have an appro­ priate salary." Reynolds said Calhoun County has budgeted $8,000 for its survey­ or's salary and Eaton County has budgeted $9,000 Calling those numbers realistic and saying about 20-25 percent of his time is devoted to administering the remonumenta­ tion program. Reynolds said he was asking for appropriate pay and that he be allowed to participate in the county retirement program with benefits 20-25% of that of other county employees. Picking told Reynolds when the compen­ sation committee voted not to provide a salary for the county surveyor, they had re­ ferred to an opinion from County Prosecutor Dale Crowley that the surveyor was covered by the compensation committee and that voting to continue with the post as an un­ paid position conjplied with the law "We did look at your request." Picking said "We complied with the letter of the law." Barry County Commissioner Rod Goebel told the commission he was in favor of eliminating mileage paid for travel to meet­ ings saying. "I don't think we need to be subsidizing travel" He added only half of the members of the Board of Commissioners turns in mileage expenses and felt eliminat­ ing mileage would "simplify things" for the County Clerk s office. But fellow Commissioner Bob Wenger said he felt eliminating mileage would hit some commissioners harder, "depending on where you live." He added that, for example. Emmet Herrington lives 20 miles from Hastings, while he serves on committees with commissioners from Calhoun and Eaton counties. "Calhoun is the big brother, so we have to meet in Battle Creek," while the committee for the Bany -Eaton Health Department splits its meetings between Hastings and Char­ lotte. Wenger said in the past, going to confer­ ences or conventions had always been con­ sidered part of the commissioners' regular pay. adding he is against paying per diems "for these learning sessions." He continued. "I'm very much opposed to that because that's pan of your base pay as a commis- See OFFICERS, continued page 6 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 21. 1996 TRAIL, continued from page 1 News Briefs Comedy slated at Maple Valley The Mouse Thai Roared. a comedy, will be performed al 7 p.m tonight. Friday and Saturday at Maple Valley High School. The play is much like the movie of the same name from the 1960s that starred Peter Sellers. Il is about a wannabe hero who goes to the United Slates on behalf of his liny country lo declare war. lose and then receive foreign aid. Tickets, available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis, arc $3 apiece. Other holiday parades planned Hastings won't be the only community in the area with a Christmas parade on Saturday. Dec 7. Lake Odessa’s will yep off al 10 a.m. that day and Middleville's will start al I p.m. In Lake Odessa, the theme is "The True Meaning of Christmas." It will start at Tupper Lake Street on Fourth Avenue and finish al the village park Immediately afterward, there will be cookies and hot chocolate at the park pavilion, where Santa Claus will pass out treats to the children. Those interested in taking part in the parade may call 374-3278. Middleville's will begin at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School and end at Mill Park. The local Lions Club, sponsor of the event, also will have a drawing for 10 turkeys. Santa Claus will meet with the children at Mill Park after the parade. Participating floats can win $75 for first prize. $50 for second and $25 for third Those interested in being in the par»dc may call Bill Kenyon at 795­ 3669 Chamber plans lighting contest The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a holiday lighting contest for upcoming season. Area homeowners and business owners, within a five-miIc radius of Hastings, are encouraged to light up their places of residence and businesses. Separate judging and recognition will be given in business and residential categories. The chamber has adopted the theme of “Of Christmas Past" for its three days of holiday activities Dec. 6-8 and that same theme will be applied to the lighting contest this year. To register a home or business to be judged in the contest, call the chamber at 945-2454 by Monday. Dec. 2. Registration is necessary to ensure that judges are aware of all homes or businesses decorating. * Judging will be done between 6:30 and 10 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 5. A framed certificate will be warded lo the "Best of Theme” winner in the residential category. Business entries will vie for a first-place traveling plaque. The Holly Trolley bus will travel a circuit that highlights the winning homes and businesses and other Yuletide displays For more information, or lo register, call the chamber office at 945-2454 Gun Lake plans Festival of Lights The Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Festival of Lights, starting Dec. I and lasting through the holiday season. Gun Lake residents who want to take part in the lights festival are asked to pre-register between now and Nov. 29. The chamber wants to know who is participating so it can make that information available to those planning to make a tour of holiday lighting displays in the area The Holly Trolley, a special bus designed to look like an old-fashioned trolley car. will give tours of the area from 7 to 9:30 p.m Friday. Saturday and Sunday. Dec 13. 14 and 15. The trolley will pick up passengers at the Gun Lake Community Church. Those who take part in the festival of lights will be eligible to win pnzes for best lighting displays in different categories. People who nde the trolley can cast their voles for the displays that impress them most. Votes also can be cast at Weick's. Gun Lake Amoco. Amber Inn. Cappons, the Country Basket. Ace Hardware. Groovy’s. Circle Inn. Fein's and Southside Pizza. The votes will be tallied Dec 18 and the winners will be pointed out during a tour Dec. 22. Registration forms and information may be obtained by calling the chamber at 672-7822 or dropping in at chamber offices at 101 124th Ave. Shelbyville. Foot assessments available Monday Pennock Hospital will offer free foot assessments from 9 to II a m. Monday. Nov 25. in the conference room of the Physicians' Center. People also can bnng in their blood glucose meters to be cleaned and checked. The service is part of the hospital's observance of Diabetes Month. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Nov. 21) at ihc Freeport News Printers. 129 Division St.. Freeport. The program will be a lour of the Freeport News, presented by Ron and Christy Geiger, who will talk about how they are printing two newspapers, the Freeport News and Clarksville Record, using equipment and technology similar lo that used prominently in the 1920s and 1930s. Hosts for the evening will be Ed and Jean Freeland and Mel and Alberta Goebel. Bluegrass, country slated at Showcase Bluegrass and country music will be featured at the Musicians' Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hastings. Featured will be Bluegrass Fever and Donah Hyland. Bluegrass Fever, formed by Floyd Norvell in 1982 in the Grand Rapids area, has played at more than 50 bluegrass festivals besides numerous community events. The group also performed at the Prairieville Old Fash­ ioned Farm Days over the past Labor Day weekend. Bluegrass Fever includes vocals, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and banjo. Hyland was voted favorite female vocalist at the Prairieville celebration. She plays guitar and sings country and gospel music. ‘Student Prince’ set at Lakewood Tickets are on sale now for Lakewood High School's musical production of "The Student Prince." which will be performed Tuesday. Thursday and Friday. Dec. 3,5 and 6, Producer Robert C. Osler said this year's program will be a little different from the usual Broadway musical. This one is an operetta, which is similar to Broadway musicals in story line, but the music is more demanding of the performers. AH seats are reserved and the cost is $5 each. Tickets may be purchased through the Appe computer lab at the high school. If there are remaining tickets, they will be sold al the door on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call Oster at 374-8868 between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Christinas parade entries are sought The annual Hastings Christmas parade will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The route will be the same as last year, starting at the K mart parking lot. going east on Court Street to Michigan Avenue, turning north in Slate Street and then west back to K mart. Certificates will be awarded for “Best Use of Theme" in each category — children's service clubs and organizations. churches and business/industry/retailers. There also will be a traveling trophy for “Best of Show." which will be held by the winner for all of 1997. The theme for the parade will be "Of Christmas Past." Those who wish to enter or who want more information may call Lorraine approved last Wednesday would require the village to continue to abstain from work on the Rutland portion of the (rail while talks between the two municipalities continue Also U last Wednesday s meeting. Pal Sharpe of the Algonquin Lake Community Association announced that bids are being opened this week for repair work on the Algonquin Lake Dam. Work on the dam is expected to begin shortly, he said. A pipe carrying water from the dam lo an underground culvert collapsed last summer and a temporary spillway had to be constructed. A special assessment district was set up to pay for the cost of repairs. Also last Wednesday, the board approved spending $2,500 in matching funds for a $100,000 grant being applied for jointly by Rutland Township. Hastings Charier Township, the City of Hastings. Barry County, and possibly Hope and Irving townships. The grant, called "Building a Sense of Place." would help the municipalities identify where the best areas for development arc in their communities and what type of development should occur in those areas. The information would be available via computer to community officials, developers, and other interested parties. Il is being offered by the Michigan Municipal League, the Nature Conservancy, and the Land Information Access Association Having the computerized information available in Rutland would "be a tremendous plus for business, residents, or anybody." Township Supervisor Bob Edwards said. The information system is "very, very sophisticated and if we get it for Barry County, it would be quite a thing." he said. However, only one grant per year for a total of three years is being offered, so the county is in contention with many other communities for the grant dollars, he said. The board was also presented with an updated zoning ordinance the planning and zoning committee has been working on for three years. This is the first time the ordinance has been updated since it was passed in 1975. Edwards said. Plans are lo adopt the revised ordinance in December. And the board presented retiring trusM Jerry Bradley with a plaque commemorating Bradley's service on the board. Bradley tt retiring after 16 years as a trustee. He said after the board meeting that one of the reasons he is stepping down from the board is because meetings conflict with the meetings of some of the profession^ organizations to which he belongs. Bradley is the director of continuous improvement at Flexfab m Hastings. Schools OK information access policy by Mary- Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School Board Monday approved a new policy outlining how requests for information by the public will be fulfilled. The policy, called the "Public's Right to Know." states that the district will comply will all state and federal laws regarding the public's access* to the school system's records. It also sets rales the district can charge for reproducing any of those records, with charges varying from five to 14 cents per page, depending on what size the (taper is and whether the copy is double-sided The policy stales that labor costs also can be charged if records must be researched or other special treatment is required. Charges for the labor will be at the rate of the lowest paid full-time clerical employee. The policy was drawn up in response to a recent request from a school bus driver, made under the auspices o< the Michigan Freedom of Information^^, for copies of bus drivers' personnel files. The district complied with the request because of a recent appeals court ruling slating that such records were not excluded from public viewing. The policy makes clear the district's intention of fulfilling such future requests. A bill currently being considered by the Michigan Legislature would amend the Freedom of Information Act to exclude public employee personnel records from the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. In other action at Monday's meeting, the board approved $3.4 million in contracts for building renovation work and other items at the district's four elementary schools. Contracts totaling $1.6 million apiece for construction work at Southeastern and Northeastern clcmcntancs were approved. Contracts were for excavation, concrete, metal, roofing, glass, drywall, painting, mechanical and electrical. and other work Also approved were contracts, totaling $25,600 to Insulation & Environmental I ■ Services Inc. of Grand Rapids for tin removal of asbestos al Northeastern Southeastern. The asbestos is in a boiler room and in ceiling tiles of the buildings. Superintendent Carl Schocsscl said. Wire Tech of Rockford was awardedaa $ 14.400 contract for technology installation al Plcasanlvicw Elementary. C&L Landscaping and Excavating of Ionia was awarded a $145,500 contract for site worrat Plcasanlvicw. Contracts totally ncaOy $14,000 were awarded for window covering work at Central and PleasantvidW clcmcntancs and at Hastings Middle School The board also accepted a gift of $650 from the Elias Brothers Big Boy Restaurant in Hastings for the district's athletic programs. $1,388 from the Hastings Athletic Booster Club for athletic equipmeht for the district, $1,200 from the Southeastern Elementary PTO for student assemblies at Southeastern, and $2,000 from the Wilson H. Craig Foundation for the purchase of elementary and middle schdttl library materials. '•* HHS trombone player selected for CMU band \ Hastings High School student and band member Cheryl Gibbons has been selected to be a member of Central Michigan Universi­ ty's High School Honors Band. She was chosen to be second chair in a section composed of five trombone players. More than 120 students from over 66 communities auditioned for membership in the band. For her audition. Gibbons played a pre­ pared etude, scales and sight-read music se­ lected by a professor. Gibbons is a junior at HHS. She is first chair of the trombone section in the Sym­ phonic Band, a drum major of the Hastings Saxon Marching Band, a member of the Jazz Band, and a member of this year's musical "Crazy for You." She also gives trombone lessons to Hast­ ings Middle School students. Cheryl Gibbons was chosen to be a member of the 1996 Central Michigan University High School Honors Band after auditioning with students from 66 other communities in Michigan. Palmer al 945-3866 or the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at 945­ 2454. American Education i Week being observed Arts Council plans art auction, dinner The Thomapple Arts Council will have dinner and art auction at the Hastings Country Club at 7 p.m. Saturday Twemy-five pieces of original art will be available for sale in the live auction and a variety of items and certificates will be on the block for the silent auction, which will begin al 7. The dinner at 8 p.m. will include prime nb or stuffed chicken breast. A raffle will be held for prizes such as a carnival cruise, a walercolor and four tickets to a Grand Rapids Symphony concert. • Sara Holland of Fox Channel 17 will be emcee for the evening. Proceeds will be used by the Arts Council for summer arts scholarships through the Sue Drummond Art Education Fund Cost for the art auction and dinner is $20 per person. Checks may be sent to Kathleen Crane 2110 North Broadway. Hastings 49058 Retiring trustee Jerry Bradley (left) accepts a plaque from township supervisor Bob Edwards. -3 Students win limo ride II was long, it was white, and it was very ostentatious — but students from Northeastern Elementary loved every minute of their limousine nde Tuesday As part of the school's annual PTO fundraiser, students put their names in for a drawing, and one student per classroom won the limo ride, which consisted of a trip from school to McDonald's and back again. The kids loved the TV. radio, and other toys found in the limo, according to pnncipal Mary Youngs, and were particularly fascinated with the ceiling mirror. The limo was rented from Battle Creek Limo Service and paid for by the PTO This week the Hastings Area School Sys­ tem and other school districts in the state and country arc celebrating American Education Week Plcasanlvicw Elementary Principal Jo Stebbins told Hastings Schoo* Board mem­ bers Monday that the theme for the celebra­ tion this year is "The Future Begins in To­ day's Schools." "Today's students are tomorrow's employ­ ees. citizens, voters and taxpayers." she told the board, and will play a major role in shaping the quality of our future lives. For over a century . American adults have used public debate about educating the next gener­ ation as a forum to decide what kind of fu­ ture they want for their children, their com­ munity and the country as a whole." Stebbins said during American Education Week, each school in the Hastings district adopts a Hastings School Board member*. Board members become part of the school improvement teams, and this week they afe taking part in special school activities subh as having lunch with student councils, visa­ ing classrooms, answering questions, reading stones to elementary students and participat­ ing in a school assembly. Adopted al Central was Colin Cruttcnde/r. at Northeastern Gene Haas, at Pleasantview Patricia Endsley, at Southeastern Terry McKinney, at Hastings Middle School Don Myers, at Hastings High School Mike Hubert, and al Hastings Adult and Community Education Kim Alderson. -o Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1996 — Page 3 County tables Middleville annexation request by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor One of the first issues the Barry County •Board of Commissioners will face in 1997 4» whether to allow the village of Mid■ftcvillc to annex 13 parcels of property in Thomapple Township After holding a lengthy public hearing on Jhe matter last week and listening to com* •Brents from seven property owners, com•jiissioners decided to table the issue until ;lheir first meeting in January. ;* Some residents objected to paying higher 'village taxes without receiving additional village services, such as sewer and water, if their properties arc annexed. Commissioner Robert Wenger suggested laMing the matter to allow Middleville Vil­ lage Manager H. David Arking lime to pro,<ide sewer cost estimates that property own­ crs might have to pay if sewer services were provided. Wenger also asked for a proposed timeline so residents would know when their parcels might receive such services. Arking said the village could provide that information but that the estimate might be "very skewed" compared to what could hap­ pen in reality because it's more expensive per unit to provide sewer service to a few parcels than it is for a large sewer project. Some of the parcels that are part of the proposed annexation already have village water and/or sewer service and the owners are paying rates that are double those of village residents because their properties are not in the village. If the annexation is approved, these property owners will not have to pay the double rates. Some people at the hearing said they would rather pay the double rales than be part of the village and have lo pay village taxes, which they said would be more expensive. Earlier in the hearing. Arking said. "I do think there is value in being in the village. 1 can't tell you that the village is going to put in sewers tomorrow for those that want them. Our financial constraints are limited." Arking said the properties the village wants to annex are important to future growth. "Without having sensible borders, the vil­ lage is essentially in a straight jacket," he said. "I feel they are enjoying more services of the village and conveniences of living near a high density area...! think it's time to pay the dues to join the club." he said. "From the village's standpoint, it is a practical issue because in order for us to run an orderly village, in order for us to have plans for the future, we can't do it without this," said village attorney Jeff Youngsma. "I think property owners' rights take precedence over the village or the county or township." Commissioner Tim Burd said, after hearing some residents object to annex­ ation. "I am fully against annexation." said Chris Brooker, who owns two parcels that arc part of the proposed annexation plan. "I don't think it’s justified, me having to pay an extra $450 (taxes) a year for nothing." He said he would rather continue to pay double water rales, adding that he doesn't use (other) village services and doesn't intend to. Greg Reader who has a liquor store and ice cream shop said his taxes will increase more than Si.000 if the property he leases is an­ nexed. He noted that he wouldn't gel any ad­ ditional services, but that perhaps he wouldn't mind the annexation if the village constructed a sidewalk to his business. One man at the hearing said he had pur­ chased his property specifically because it was not in the village. Bill Gavin, who owns Gavin Chevrolet, said The problem I have with this annexa­ tion is that it would be an annexation with­ out any commitment to provide sewers to us ..My feeling is if they are going to do this, it should be simultaneous with provid­ ing the sewers." The owner of the Swamp Fox said he didn't sec any advantage to being annexed and complained that the action would cost him about $1,500 more in taxes Dean Bass, another property owner said he didn't have an "real objections" to the annex­ ation except for not being personally noti­ fied that his property was involved. It was noted at the meeting that the vil­ lage had published property descriptions that were under consideration for annexation but did not contact individual homeowners. The village complied with state law and is not required to make individual contacts. However. Wenger and Thomapple Town- • ship Supervisor Don Boysen sent out indi­ vidual letters notifying affected residents of the proposed annexation and the public hearin« See ANNEXATION continue page 4 Douglas Matthews, pretending he's country and western singer Tim McGraw, answers questions from (l-r) “fans’ Scott Larsen, Daryl Minton, and Mickey Ray, while Frances Adkins videotapes the proceedings. Fifth grade students learn about country singers by Mary Warner Staff Water So you want to know Garth Brook's fa­ vorite color, or Tim McGraw's favorite TV show? Ask the fifth graders at Northeastern and Southeastern elementary schools. The students were able to find out about their fa­ vorite country and western singers' likes and dislikes during a special project undertaken as part of the students' music instruction. The project. directed by Northeastern and Southeastern music teacher Angie Vandewarker. began after Vandewarker polled students in September to find out what kind of music they liked. More than half chose country, she said. - So students wrote to country and western stars like John Michael Montgomery. Reba McEntire. McGraw, and Brooks, and were sent back letters, autographed pictures, and posters of the singers. The students also researched the stars and toed the information they gathered to con­ duct mock "interviews" of the singers. Some of the students played the celebrity singers in the interviews, and others played "fans" of the singers who asked questions. The interviews were taped, and may be played on Channel 12 in the future. Vandewarker said. The project, done for the first time this year, was "a real success." Vandewarker said. “The kids really enjoyed it." Students learned that "music is more than just on the radio or in a class. It's real, with real people, and is something that (the students) can pursue (as a career)." Students also learned that being in front of a camera isn't all that easy, she said, and "found out how hard it is to write (a song)." For those students w’.o didn’t pick country music this fall. Vandewarker said, there may be another music project in the spring focus­ ing on rock and roll and rap music. Members of the band pictured with colorful tubas painted by band members include (front, from left) Scott Sawyer and Nelson Braendle and (back, from left) Josh Hill. Jason Laux. Ryan Willard, and Paul Redbum. Hastings band concludes marching season The Hastings High School Band concluded its marching season Nov. I with its last halftime performance of the year at a Hastings High School football game. The band performed at four home football games this year. Il also participated in two parades, three festivals and an annual marching concert, and was host for a marching band invitational. The annual marching concert was held Oct. 27 in the high school gym. Also participating in the concert were the seventh and eighth grade bands. The third annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational wa» held Oct. 5. The event was attended by 17 bands, with Hastings performing an exhibition at the close of the invitational. The band participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District Festival Oct. 8. and received a first division rating for the 12th straight year. On Sept. 28. the band performed at the Kenowa Hills Knight Time Festival in the afternoon and the Otsego Marching Band Festival in the evening. The Band Boosters treated students to a tailgate party before the Otsego performance and were joined by several parents and families. lhe band's attention now turns to the concert season, with a holiday concert scheduled for December. The band is directed by Joseph LaJoye and Joan Bosserd-Schrocdcr. Field commanders are Ryan Leslie and Cheryl Gibbons. State re-appealing special education funding decision by Jason Carr Staff Writer The slate Supreme Court's response to the petition for a re-appeal of its Durant decision could have an impact of up lo $3 A new pension plan coming in a few months will give state workers more control over their pension funds, said Senator Joanne Emmons. She said Governor John Engler suggested going to a "defined contribution billion in the state budget. State Representa­ tive Terry Geiger said at Monday's Legisla­ tive Coffee system" that would give a separate, portable pension fund to new stale hires. The system would have the state govern­ r Geiger said the state hopes to hear the high court's response to its re-appeal in a week or so. The cunent settlement granted to 82 school districts is $480 million, but he Mid estimates of a possible final settlement 10 all school districts if the court's decision Mands range from $1.3 billion to $3 billion. The settlement would have to be paid this year. Geiger said, and the stale s general fund budget that took effect Oct. I is about $8 billion. "It's not doable just to lake the money from the education budget." Geiger said. "Every initiative and program approved in the budget is in jeopardy." The Durant case began about 15 years ago when a number of Michigan school districts sued the stale, saying the way special education was funded violated the Headlee Amendment. The districts* argument was upheld by decisions of a circuit court and the state Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from the state, meaning the lower court decisions were upheld. The resulting fiscal impact on the slate led the state to again ask the Court to hear an appeal The current settlement figure of $480 million represents the original amount the districts sued over, plus interest Geiger said several rumors have been float­ ing about what the state could do about spe­ cial education funding, but the House has not seen any ideas "Everyone's a bit bewildered abow. what to do." he said. In response to a question asked by an audi­ ence member. Geiger said any schools that join the Durant suit will be paid the money they are owed, but the wealthier schools that : started the lawsuit probably will get the biggest windfall. ment contribute 4 percent of the employee's salary and if the employee contributed an­ other 3 percent, the government would match it. The new pension system also is lied to an early retirenient plan taking place between April I and June 1 that affects 7.000 state workers. DJ goes sky diving in Hastings Kristi Swan (Swanee) ot WLAV FM radio. Grand Rapids, after her first skydive attempt was scrubbed due to high winds and heavy cloud cover Monday morning at Skydive Hastings Disheartened but not finished, Swanee. her jump partner. Dave Cndler, and her crew warted until nearly 2 p.m. that day before weather conditions permitted the jump. The promotional stunt was part of Fox Channel 17s "Non-stop November" publicity campaign. , "It's not doable just to take the money from the education budget. Every initiative and program approved in the budget is in jeopardy. “ _Tmy Gtittr Geiger later told the forum that moving toward the defined pension was important because state employees will "know their pension is there when they retire." Emmons said she believed "it's good for government and good for companies when people control their own pension funds." Emmons also discussed three health care bills, including a "Dignified Death Act" that passed the Senate last Wednesday (the Do Not Resuscitate Act and a hospice/pain man­ agement bill have been signed into law). The Dignified Death Act would require physicians to inform terminally ill patients of alternative medical treatments, palliative care services, their right to designate a pa­ tient-advocate. right to a court appointed guardian., right to make an informed decision concerning medical treatment and that physi­ cian assisted suicide is not an option in Michigan. The Do Not Resuscitate Act expands where such requests arc honored. Previously, “do not resuscitate" requests were only hon­ ored if the patient were in a hospital or health care facility. If the person was at home, medical personnel were required to try to resuscitate. The act now allows people wearing "do not resuscitate" bracelets to have their wishes honored outside of hospitals The hospice law allows hospices that pro­ vide inpatient services to be licensed as such. Previously, hospices could only be licensed as another type of medical facility such as hospitals or nursing homes. Tlie pain management bill encourages medical personnel to be trained to deal with patient pain. Emmons said. She said it also recognizes that sometimes pain medication will hasten death and the bill makes it so people cannot sue doctors, saying they killed the patient through the use of pain medicines. Emmons concluded by saying she has re­ ceived numerous inquiries about what the legislature will do about special education funding in the wake of the Durant decision. She said there are no plans yet until the leg­ islature secs if the slate's request to re-appeal before the Michigan Supreme Court is granted Geiger said court reform is being held up by a Wayne County court injunction after a lawsuit was filed claiming Detroit courts were underfunded in the proposal, which would have merged Detroit city courts with the Wayne County court system. A hearing will be held in February. Geiger said. Geiger said a state review of Detroit courts near Oct. 1 found they had attempted to push up salaries by giving promotions to "every­ one" after the legislature had said it would fund Detroit courts at the same level as ex­ penses Detroit courts had. The state office of management and budget said that as a result. Detroit courts would be five to six million dollars over funded, so the legislature decided instead to funding at its previous level. The legislature approved $23 million for Detroit courts, but Detroit had been expecting $28 million. Geiger said. He said Detroit's position may have more support with Democrats having retaken the House. Geiger said the House also plans to deal with the Senate proposal for Department of Transportation funding in the two weeks be­ fore the legislative session ends He said the proposal has been passed by the Senate, but a number of House members want to attach a fuel tax increase. Geiger said that as a re­ sult, the House probably will approve the tort and administrative reforms included in the Senate proposal and discuss whether to debate the fuel lax increase this year or next year. The Legislative Coffee is a program spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and is held at the County Scat Restaurant at 8 a.m. on the second Monday of each month �Pace 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 21. 1996 LETTERS from our readers... FINANCIAL ( fumnhrd Cooperation helps build sense of place Mark D. Christensen ol Edward D. Jones * Be patient through stock market cycles Warren Buffett, renowned for his investing acumen, says that the first rule of successful investing is not to lose money. "The second rule." he says, "is not to forget the first rule.** How successfid are investors in following this rule? The Investment Company Institute (ICI). the voice of the mutual-fund industry, recently released a study that might answer this question The study analyzed how mutual fund shareholders have behaved during market downturns in the past. Specifically, the ICI wanted to know if investors sell shares when the market goes down — violating Buf­ fet's first rule. The ICI studied mutual fund shareholder activity during U.S. stock market cycles from 1944 lo 1995 A "cycle" is measured by - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Close Change AT&T 37’/. -1’/a Ameritech 55’/« + 'h Anheuser-Busch 41'/a +’/• Chrysler 33'/. + ’/a CMS Energy 32'/a + ’/a Coca Cola 51 ’It + »/a Dow Chemical 83!/e +1’/a Exxon 91‘/s + 2>/e Family Dollar 18’/a + '/a Ford 31 ’It + ’/« General Motors 55’/« +'lt TCF Financial 42'/« + 1’/a Hastings Mfg. 25'/j — 'h IBM 1555/« +22’/a JCPenney 5O’/a — Vlt Johnson & Johnson 5T/t +’/e Kmart 10’/< +1 Kellogg. Company 67’lt +’/a McDonald's 48’/. +1*/a Sears 48'/. —2 Southeast Mich. Gas 18------Spartan Motors 6’/s —'It Upjohn 37'li + 'It Gold 378.15 —4.65 Silver 4.89---------------tow Jones 6397.60 + 131.54 Volume 458,000,000 peaks and troughs in the monthly average ot the Standard & Poor's (SAP) 500 index of slocks. Since World War II, the stock market has experienced 14 major cycles. Each cycle began with a market peak, followed by a decline and a "trough." a period in which the market stayed low before climbing to a new peak and beginning a new cycle. In the period studied, the 14 cycles lasted anywhere from four months to 37 months. The average downturn lasted 14 months. The largest drop in the S&P 500 Index was 43.4 percent in the 1973-74 cycle. The smallest decreases were about 10 percent (1959-60. 1971 and 1983 84) The average decrease during the period studied was 19.5 percent. The ICI found that no particular event triggen a cycle. Only eight market cycles were associated with cycles in general business conditions. The other six, however, occurred in advance of economic slowdowns. Evident­ ly, a cycle doesn't have any significant characteristics to alert investon of a for­ thcoming market decline. How did mutual fund investon behave dur­ ing these cycles? The ICI found that most in­ veston stayed the course. "In none of the stock market breaks and sharp declines in equity prices have stock fund owners li­ quidated shares en masse." lhe ICI conclud­ ed. This included the huge one-day stock market decline on Oct. 19. 1987. when only about 4.5 percent of stock fund assets were redeemed in the last half of October. The study did find, however, that shareholders do pay attention to stock movements. They put more new money into stock funds when the market was rising than when it was declining. (However, we would hope that more investors uould invest in a declining market. After all. whether you're buying socks or stocks, the best time to buy is when they go on sale.) Perhaps the most significant conclusion of the ICI study is that stock fund shareholders appear to be experienced investors. They seem to have long-term investment objectives and a basic undemanding of investment risk. Warren Buffett’s first nite of investing — not to lose money — may be easier said than done. However, it's encouraging to see that slock market declines have not been disastrous to investors. Evidently, being pa­ tient and staying the course will help you follow Buffett's No 1 rule . -> w ■ God is truth and we know the liar To the editor: It is a shame Justine McLean (letter, Nov. 7 Banner) has none. But then it takes common sense to have shame, and in roughly 80 years she has neither. Still, she certainly has lots of company, for the president doesn't and he is only 50. There is this thing called truth and a lie, and since the Garden of Eden, we’ve been farced to make choices. They aren’t always easy or fun, but right or wrong. He, God, happens to be the truth and we know who is the liar! Personally I don't care for someone who lies or want to be associated with them. There are a lot of people in China with much the same ideology as Justine's, and 1 hear there's a plane going there in s couple of weeks. The wall of stone people like Justine build around themselves hides an individual who is bitter and full of self pity Only the love and grace of God even wants to penetrate it. I pray He will. It's your choice, and you're accountable. per The method used in advertising the pro­ posed annexation should not be a determin­ ing factor in the county board s decision. Chairman James Bailey said. Bailey also noted that if the county board does not approve the annexation, it could be interpreted that county is not allowing any of the villages and the city to grow. Wenger said he believes the entire annexation pnKcdurc needs to be overhauled at the state level because it is antiquated. He said he would be willing to try to help get changes made on the state level. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The .equipments an: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be primed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions vaned, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion 2 Now lor a word about lhe Planning Com­ mission. According to information obtained from the city clerk’s office, six of the members are from the Fourth Ward. That hardly seems to be anything resembling equal representation for the city as a whole. Cer­ tainly there must be people in the other wards who arc qualified to serve, thus providing something approximating balanced represen­ tation for the city as a whole rather than hav-’ ing them concentrated in one ward with the possibility of there being a conflict of interest in evaluating a proposal in that ward. It would also seem to me that a member who might be directly affected by whatever proposal was before the commission should abstain because of a perceived conflict of in­ terest Since most matters for cosideration air not black and white, the written "legalese" applicable to the subject being considered may and can be affected by a member's personal perception*. This paragraph is not intended to be ac­ cusatory in any way. but just represents my, oomions H.W Brunet Campaign finance reform a must To the editor: continued from page 3 Middleville "Middleville chooses not to inform any­ body that they are being annexed. I do not believe this matter should be handled in this way. I think the procedure that Bob chose to contact me was considerate.. ." Bass said. 1 don't like to pay additional taxes...I re­ alize the lucxtucn makes it attractive" to the village." he also said. Wenger said the letters to property owners were sent as a public service because some people wouldn't recognize their property de­ scriptions if they read them in the newspa­ The residents of Hastings and neighboring communities ought to be well satisfied with the way some things, at least, are going for them. The historic district was defeated and. the hospital expansion (mental health offices, swimming pool, and enlarged physical therapy and fitness center facilities) is soon to be a reality. The score: Hastings 2. opposite, zero. By the way. there don’t seem to be many, if any. new historic houses to be seen. How come? In addition, it seems that "sour grapes" are the fruit of the season, since an attempt has been made to hassle Hamilton Excavating for running its trucks on Green between Market and the parking lot. First of all. these are not “through” trucks and thus perfectly legal. Also, it does not take a rocket scientist to know that, in moving dirt from the parking lot to the south side of State behind the hospital, safety dictates a series of right turns to ac­ complish this rather than several left turns on busy Slate Street To the editor: The behavior of the public officials in­ volved in the "Building a Sense of Place" grant application is to be praised When our elected officials work together lo help the Barry County community, we all win. The interdependence of our cities, towns, villages, townships and county gov­ ernment is going to increase dramatically in the future. This interdependence is particularly true in the area of proper land use. Il is my under­ standing that this grant is aimed al promot­ ing planning and education concerning land use and the protection of fragile elements of our local environment. The liming couldn't be belter Barry County Planning and Zoning Direc­ tor Jim McManus. Rutland Charter Town­ ship Supervisor Robert Edwards. Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Richard Thomas and Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod should be commended for getting their heads together and making this grant application happen. Don Drummond Freeport ANNEXATION Bass thanked Wenger and Boysen for in­ forming him that his property was being considered for annexation by the village of Anti-hospital forces lose again To the editor: Now that lhe election is over, we must think about what must be done about campaign finance reform. Both the Republicans and the Democrats have been raising too much special interest money Much publicity was given by Bob Dole to the fact that organized labor gave $35 million to the Democrats in an effort to win back some of the congressional seats for the Democrats. That is perfectly true. But what Bob Dole didn't say was that organized business out-spent organized labor 7 to I. most of it going to the Republicans. What is boils down to is that the working class supports the Democrats and business and the wealthy support the Republicans. The result is that Congress is now representing «n special interests rather than the people. The other major claim made by Bob Dole is. that President Clinton took contributions from foreign sources. That seems to be the tntth.; But it is also true that both Bob Dole and Senator Jesse Helms also took large amounts of foreign money. The entire systems of campaign financing cries for reform. Both parties have found ways around the reform laws passed after the Nixon Watergate scandal And now big money is a blight on our elections. Those of you who come to the First Friday forums may remember there have been four forums on campaign finance reform. Watch for another. James Pino Nashville t Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. ' 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal 'Building, Rbdfn'T34. Gfandfiapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick ■ Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Inring. Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Tpwnship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longwprth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (an of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry ■ County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Should dying woman be tried? The next trial for Dr. Jack Kevorkian will be in Ionia, but Janet Good, president of the Hemlock Society, also has been charged with assisting a suicide. She is dying of cancer ■td critic* say she shouldn't be tried. What do you think? Pubkshed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A DnuKYi of J-Ad Gnphcs Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastngs. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 • MEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assarant Editor) Barbara Gad Jason Carr C ody Sm< h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy : label Katnryn Seelye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CWinfod ads accaoWG Monday trvough F'day e» m io5Xp^ Saturday 8 30 a m Noon Scott Ommen Cndy ONetH Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year tn Barry County $27 per year m aojoming counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO BoaB Habbngs Mi :90580602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49056 Brian Morton. Hastings: "If she is being charged with the crime, she should stand trial, regardless of her medical condition." Jessica Christy. Hastings: "I think she should, because if he's getting tried for it. she should be tried for it." Shawn Elmer. Hastings: "If she's helped assist suicides, she should be tried." Bobbi Jo Bustance, Hastings: "I don't think she should. I think it would be too hard on her family and her because she’s dying." Julie Keech, Hastings: "I don't feel either of them should be tried because I feel it's our own destiny to decide if we want to die. I don't think it's anyone’s business to say you can or can't do that." Victor Griffeth. Middleville: In this instance. the . ■ ‘ should be tried, but st a whole 1 think Dr. Kevorkian is doing what be should be doing. He's providing a service that should be provided. But if you're going j to try one. try the other." j �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 21, 1996 — Page 5 LETTERS from our readers Some thoughts about life and religion • To the editor: I read a letter in the Banner from Justine McLean several weeks ago (Nov. 7) and felt that 1 must respond. 1 must ask. after 80 years, what keeps her going’’ If she and her thoughts alone are the only source of truth, then everyone clse's thoughts also are the truth 1 wonder if she will allow for that? How ifivcrse are the opinions on every subject? Can she really have thought this through? , Mrs. McLean is asking us to ignore some Mery visible realities. She spoke of evolution as the universal unchangeable law There arc many other unchangeable laws she failed lo mention, such as gravity, genetics, reproduc­ tion. species, aerodynamics (only the bum­ blebee can ignore this one), measurable speed such as light and precise orbits of planets, to name just a few. It is so sad that Mrs. McLean s opinion of God and His Word is based on her observa­ tions of other people's thoughts and actions, instead of her own through investigation An open-minded person such as her. taking the time to confirm the many established histor­ ical truths found in the Bible would certainly not reject them It is also a fact of history that Jesus was a real person who did exactly what the scrip­ tures claim Therefore. He also must be who He claimed to be — the Son of God come to this earth in human flesh. Jesus offers to Justine McLean hope, real meaning in life, and best of all. he will give tjcr wisdom that is based on reality, not vyhims. Many people today agree with Mrs. McLean that the real church is within self. They arc commonly called "New Age Bcbevers." Shirley McLaine is one of the most easily recognized examples These arc the views of those who refuse lo look into the truths of the Bible with an open mind I do hope Mrs. McLean will slop being down on something that she is not up on. Look where millions down through the cen- tunes have looked. Discover for yourself (hat there is a real God who has revealed Himself for all to see in the person of his Son. Jesus Christ. Bill Gardner Hastings Volunteering pays you back To the editor: The efforts of countless volunteers touch many lives every day. From lhe Red Cross. Salvation Army, Hospice, to name a few thousands of Americans arc offering their talents and services to help out in times of These people seek nothing in return except the satisfaction of helping others. Volunteers help out in many people's every day lives by providing support services for the elderly, handicapped children. Their services vary as widely as their talents provide. There is always a need for more volunteers and 1 hope you will take the time to seek out and help those volunteer services that serve our community. I personally have been involved with the Red Cross, volunteered in several nursing homes and been a volunteer driver for Social Services. Each has paid me back with far more than I put into them because each new experience has made me a better person. Mark Andrews Nashville MEDICINE continued from page I tering the medicine, and special handling and storage instructions. If a student is 18. he or she does not re­ quire a note from his or her parents, but does require a physician's permission to take pre­ scription drugs. Scheessel said lhe district "wanted to make sure we were on top of the situation" in re­ gards to the medications policy. The revisions in the regulations are set for passage at the board's Dec. 16 meeting. In a related policy regarding drugs, the school board approved a change in the school's discipline code pertaining to sub­ stance abuse that was proposed at the board's October meeting. Rather than just state that students are prohibited from consuming, possessing, selling. or distributing controlled substances or consuming such substances during lhe school day when they are off the school grounds, the new policy stipulates what drugs are banned. They include alcohol, illicit drugs, "any usable glue, aerosol, or other chemical substance, including but not limited to petroleum distillates, lighter fluid and reproduction fluid for inhalation.” steroids, human growth hormones or other performance-enhancing drugs, and "lookalike” drugs. Lookalike drugs would be over-the-counter substances that students are attempting to sell, such as candies, that are being represented as illegal drugs. The policy also prohibits the possession or use of "any prescription or non-prescrip lion drug, medicine, vitamin, or other chem­ ical including but not limited to aspirin, other pain relievers, stimulants, diet pills, multiple or other type vitamins, pep pills. No-Doze pills, cough medicines, laxatives, stomach or digestive remedies, depressants and sleeping pills" unless those possessing them are in compliance with (he school sys­ tem's medications policy. In other words, unless the student has fulfilled the require­ ments of the district's policy regarding the possession or usage of such medicines, they will be in violation of the discipline code and risk a series of increasingly severe pun­ ishments. (The policy the students must follow to possess such substances as aspirin is the same policy that was revised and the board is considering for adoption in December Its re­ quirements are listed above.) Penalties for possessing illegal drugs or possessing over-the-counter or prescription drugs without going through the proper pro­ cedures to obtain permission include a to­ day suspension and referral to legal authori­ ties for a first offense, and a I D-day suspen­ sion. referral to legal authorities, and rec­ ommendation to the school board for expul­ sion for the second offense. Those found to be selling such substances will be suspended for 10 days, referred lo legal authorities, and recommended for expulsion. The board approved other revisions to lhe discipline policy as well. Added to the sec­ tion prohibiting "possessing, using, or threatening to use. any weapon or instru­ ment capable of inflicting bodily injury” was a prohibition against possession, use, etc. of lookalike weapons or BB guns. Lookalike weapons include such items as starter pistols which fire and make noise, but use blanks inMead of bullets. Added to the section prohibiting intimida­ tion of students by other students was the word "hazing." which involves groups of students harassing, taunting or otherwise threatening other students. ■■■■■ • NOTICE • Is Now Hiring!! Friendly, hard working employees for The Barry County Compensation Commission will meet at 3:00 pan. on Monday. November 18, Monday November 25 and Monday. December 2. 1996 in the Commission Chamber, Courthouse, Hastings. MI to consider the compensation of elected officials, except judges. day/night shifts Communication from... U.S. Congressman Nick Smith Money and Elections Maybe it is fitting that Veterans* Day comes n the find week after the election By honorng America's soldiers, we celebrate the reedom and democracy that they established nd defended As we look forward to the new Congress, it's important that we take the kind if actions that are going to best preserve and trengthen our country’s democrat*, system Perhaps the best way to do this is to limit the trowing influence of money and special in­ vests in our politics. It's interesting that the uue that dominated the last few weeks of the lection was the shocking revelation that the democratic National Committee (DNC) had aised illegal campaign funds from foreign , ind corporate donors. To date, the DNC has Iready refumed $750,000 of these illegal unds The scandal over these donations, owever. is only a small part of the problem Yelimmary figures compiled by the Federal Jcction Commission (FEC) show that •ol local Action Con.minees (PACs) gave bout $126 million to House candidates m this car's elections With the average candidate eceivmg more than $144,000 from PACs. it raves me and other members of Congress rho don’t take PAC money at a serious i isadvantagc. The current campaign finance system is a MM Many candidates are forced to spend uge amounts of time with campaign donors riMcad of listening to voters. Further, the amounts of special interest money lakes people cynical. They begin to feel that no one will listen to their concerns if they can't make big campaign donations This leads to apathy and low voter turnout This year's voter turnout was the lowest since 1924. Finally , even though politicans rarely vote a certain way based on campaign dona­ tions. big donors are often given access to argue for their interests that others aren't. It is imperative that the 105th Congress take action on campaign finances. The first step is to enforce existing laws. Suspicious donations and campaign practices should be in­ vestigated. and violators punished. 1 also in­ troduced a campaign finance bill tn 1993 and again in 1995 to eliminate PAC donations to federal candidates In addition. House can­ didates would have to raise al least half of their funds from individuals inside the con­ gressional district. We should make can­ didates disclose all contributions to their cam­ paigns. including so-called "soft money." Being in South Central Michigan where union funds played a significant role in the Chrysler-Stabenow race. I think it's important to implement the Supreme Court s Beck deci­ sion In Beck, the court ruled that unions could not force members to pay the portion of their dues that goes to political activity. Unfortunatley. this goes largely unenforced With estimates of their political spending ranging as high as $300 million, union members should be allowed to decide whether they wish to pay dues for pet political causes that many oppose. Campaign finance reform will be one of my top priorities when we convene the 105th Congress in January I will again introduce my reform bill with bipartisan support When foreign countries and special interests can buy elections or influence government decisions, the democracy won by our sons and daughters going to war is diminished As we celebrate Veterans' Day. we should all press the politi­ cians to solve this problem Competitive starting wages Flexible schedules Free uniforms Frequent merit raises Free meals Opportunity to move into management Many fun activities & fringes Pick-up applications at our new Wendy’s Restaurant site or Hastings MESC office. Fill out application & drop back al either site. HAIR STYLIST WANTED Hastings Salon is accepting applications for full- or part-time hair stylist Position offers flexible hours, excellent benefits and a great working environment. Come in and fill out an application at: ■ E.O.E. RAZOR’S EDGE 112 E. Court St.. Hastings The definition for prohibited acts of dis­ ruption was expanded It now reads, "partici paling in a disturbance or violation of school rules and/or inciting or attempting to incite other students to create a disturbance or vio­ late school rules by causing or encouraging other students to participate in unacceptable behavior, whether through verbal comments or actions (examples: throwing food, yelling loudly to encourage others, informing stu­ dents of administrator's presence, or preventmg any school personnel from enforcing school rules and policies). All acts judged lo be detn mental lo the educational process or safety of others are included herein." Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER caii...945-9554 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the Proposed Land Use Plan of 1996. MEETING DATE: Decambar 9.1996 HME: 7:30 pun. ELACE: Community Room mi the Courts & Law Bidding at 220 West Court St Hastmgs. Mctxgan interested persons (fesrog to present the* views upon the pro­ posed Land Use Plan either verbaly or in writing wi be gwen the opportunity to be heard al the above mentioned tone and place The proposed Land Use Plan text and associated maps wd be available for pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W Stale St. Hastngs Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p m ). Monday thru Friday. Please caH the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further n formaton The County of Barry will provxle necessary auxilary ads and services such as signers for the hearing impared and audio tapes of (x inled materials being considered at the moating lo ndmduais with dsabftties al the meetogftiearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry, indmduals with dsabtties requring auxfery ads or services shoUd contact the County of Barry by writng or calling the folowing Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W Slate Street. Hastings Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Nancy L Boersma. Barry County Clerk GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash . Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store Gun Lake — Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 21. 1996 OFFICERS, continued from page 1 sioncr. wc don't get paid per diems for board meetings Wenger said per diems for conferences wu a change, saying. "This board chose to do it when in the past it was not allowed." Goebel responded that such payment of per diems for conferences had come from the budget line for training, not per diems, while Board Chairman Jim Bailey said that sending officials an<f commissioners lo conferences had a benefit in that, "he’s learning., and he'll serve the county better and I think he should be compensated" Bailey asked lhe compensation committee lo determine how much the per diems should be and let the board decide what they can be paid for. Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer spoke on behalf of the county-wide elected officials, and asked the committee keep salaries consistent with inflation. He said there will always be people available to fill county-wide offices, but suggested there could be a large turnover of officeholders be­ fore their terms expire in four years and said the committee needs lo address what the county can pay to attract good people Schondelmascr said anyone looking to serve in county government would be ask­ ing. "Is this something I want lo leave bust ness for. if I'm successful’Bob Dwyer, the only member of the pub­ lic to attend the committee hearing, said that as he did two years ago. he fell he had lo criticize, "what 1 think is the most extraordi­ nary pay schedule for county commissioners in the state." He said when he entiqued the average pay of county commissioners, it w as higher than the salary for state legislators in 27 stales. He said that among Ionia. Eaton. Cal­ houn. .Allegan and Kalamazoo counties, three did not pay per diems and paid less to commissioners, and two did not pay medical benefits like Barry County. Dwyer added that Calhoun County "seems to get along fine with just five commission­ ers.” with a salary of $7,200 per year He continued that his opinion of two years ago that lhe county clerk, "who is buned in minutiae" should be paid much more than any other county official with the possible QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 ert the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 uvth at M 7V Lawrence Huble>. pastor, phone •M5-3J97 Church ph.wk *45 4995 Kaths Cocant, choir director Sun day monunj 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Morniuf wordup. 6:00 p.m Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7.30 p m Nursery tor all service*. Prayer meeting. 7.30 p.m Wednesday BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible classes 10 a.m . Wor ship II am . Evening Services 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Rose 945 2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10:00 a m . Wor step 11 00 a m ; Evening Service al 6:00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible ?:00 p.m. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. <02 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sunday- School 10 a.m . Sunday Morning Worship It a m.; Sondas Evening Set*ler 6 p.m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. MR5 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart l.itchficld Phone 3674061 « Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 a.m.. Res Ken Vaught. 1100 a m . Rev Cart LiuhfieW St N DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m tor all ages NEW’ beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult classes. Gaming Per mhuI Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional IXxinnes o< Faith. The Minor Prophets Call inc Gods Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse. ChikJi-n and Friends. Join us for the class <hal fits your needs. 4-H. Mondays b 30-8.00 p m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday . 5 00pm al 154 E Brand way. Woodland il^uhaugh residence > and Wednes­ day. 5 15 p m at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Break Iasi the third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering You arc invited and welcome ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a m. and 11 00 a m . Confession* Saturday 4:004 30 p.m. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hawings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Mau 10:00 a.m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Corns Grove Rond. Pastor Ben Her ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10:30 Wednesday 6 p.m Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High FIRST BAPTISi CHURCH. MW E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shockey. Senior Pastor James R Barren. Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9.45 a m.. Classes lor all <es. 1100 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6 00. Evening Service. Wednesday. 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Chea THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10:45 a m. Sunday children * church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p m Youth group meet* Wednes­ day 6 30 p.m also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning meeting al 502 E. Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101 St Andrew ■* i* a pert of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod. Worship Service. 6 00 p.m. Even tng Service. Wednesday 7 00pm Services for Adults. Teens and Children ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father CHURCH OF THE PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright: (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School II 00 a m . Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 pm. Wednesday AWANA 6:30-8:00 p m (3 yr. old through 6th grade) Saturdays 7-9 pm Teen Center 7 12th grade* NASHVILLE AREA Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hasting*. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valiev High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings 5 LEX FAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616)945 9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship 11 a.m.. After School Special Wednesday ,4pm PO Bo* 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 GRACE BRETHREN ASSEMBLY -OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Rood. Hasting*. Mich James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30. a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limit* ' HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Worship. 5:00 p m Tern*. 6:00 p m. Evening Cclcbra lion for Adults. Kids Alive for age* 2 through fifth grade. 9:00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study 10 00 a.m Young Adult Bible Study. 6:30 p.m Kid's Quizzing and Ladies' Bible Study; 7:00 p m. Bi­ ble Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further information call the church office HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler. Program/ Youth Director Thursday. Nov 21 — I: 00 p.m Staff meets for prayer; 3:00 p.m . Cadette Choir. 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts. Hall Saturday. Nov. 23 — 8:30 a.m "Perfecting the Saints" — Ixason Sharpe Hall; 7:00 p.m Concern Group *3 at Larry and Sandy James Sunday. Nov 24 — 8:00 a m Chancel Coir rehearsal. 9 30 and 11:00 Morning Worship. (9.30 Service i* broadcast over WBCH AM FM) Nursery is i provided during both service*. 9 50 I a.m. Sunday Church School for all age*. 10:30 a.m Coffee Hour. I1: 50 a.m. Children'* Church. 1:30 pm. 7 00 p.m New members class at the Manse Mon­ day. Nov. 25 — 4:00 Rehearsal for the Christmas Musical. 7 00 p m . *'Committee Night" — All Stan ding Comnuttees meet in the Sanc­ tuary first Tuesday. Nov. 26 — 3:00 p.m. Newsletter deadline Wednesday. Nov 27 - 9 30 a m Circle Study Leaders meet with Pastor Keller to study January lesson. 7:00 p.m Chancel Choir GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday . Nov 24 - 8 00 and 10 45 a m Holy Communion. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). 6:00 Youth Group Thursday. Nov 21 — 1:00 Ruth Circle; 6 10-6 40 Children * Choir. 7 30 Adult Choir. 8:00 AA Saturday . Nov 23 — 9 00 Attic Appro. Dey. 9 30 Casech 2. I 30 Inquirer*. 8 00 NA Tuesday. Nov 26 - 7 00 SS Staff Wednesday No* 27 — 10 00 Wurdwatchers. 7 00 Adventure* HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor. Cnug Supen, Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar rier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM al 10.30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a.m . Worship 11:00 a m with child care for infant* and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. Ml-Hl Youth Fellowship — 4 00 pm . Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5 30 pm WEDNESDAYS Famil* Night Light Meal Bible Study. Kids Ac tivitie* starting 6:00 p.m First Wedi *»day of month is Game Night Sunday. Nov 24 — United Methodist Student Day Thursday. Nov 28 — Thanksgiving Day — Thanksgiving Dinner open to public. I 30 p m I its commissioners, while Barry has Brown as its only staff member and its commis­ sioners. Commissioner Tim Burd added that he would rather sec commissioners' salaries frozen or "nominally increased." with per diems done away with. He said another alter­ native could be lo raise the base salary of commissioners from $7,438 to $8,500 or $9,000 while eliminating per diems and mileage, "and the county would probably still save tn the long run." Dwyer also said he was "having a hard time reconciling" how Picking. CEO of Hastings City Bank, "can pass on the salaries of county officials who have discrenonary accounts at your business." Picking denied any conflict of interest say- ! ing he and other committee members were J not being paid for serving on lhe committee and any relationship between ccunty officials j and City Bank was "modest." Dwyer assured Pickmg his queasincss "is not designed to be a personal affront to you." but was one of the "kinds of conflict questions that is dealt with every day." The compensation committee will hold its, next meeting al 3 p.m. Nov. 25 and is scheduled (o meet at 3 p.m Monday, Dec. 2. Hastings grad named state’s chief geologist A Hastings High School graduate has been named the state geologist and chief of the Department of Environmental Quality's Geological Survey Division. Hal Filch, son of Raymond and Kalhryn Filch, also former Hastings residents, took over duties in his new post Nov. 3. He pre­ viously had been supervisor of the DEQ's Cadillac office and had been one of three in­ terim Geological Survey Division chiefs who ran lhe survey division on a rotational basis. Fitch will head the survey division in "The biggest issue facing this department is striking a proper balance in developing re­ sources and protecting the environment and the health and quality of life of its citizens," Fitch was quoted as saying by lhe Cadillac Evening News. “In pursuing this mission, it is essential that we carefully weigh the costs and bene­ fits of our actions and ensure that we make lhe best use of our fiscal resources. 1 look forward to the many challenges and opportu­ nities ahead." Fitch's family was scheduled to relocate charge of managing the state's mineral re­ sources, such as iron, copper, oil and gas. was state geologist from 1982 until his ap- Filch replaces R. Thomas Segall, who from Cadillac lo Lansing, pointment this year as chief of lhe DEQ’i Office of Groundwater Planning and Sped Services. Fitch graduated from Hastings Hi School in 1967 and went on to Michi Technological University a year later. His parents worked in Hastings for 25 years. Father Ray was employed as f man at lhe Slate Fisheries Research Stati (Fish Hatchery) until the station was c in December 1974 and handed over to 1 city for use as a dly park. His mother, was a registered nurse al Pennock Hospital. Ray and Kate Fitch now live in mon. RIBIJ- CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hasting* Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Service* — 9 45 am. Bible Classes for all age*. 10:40 a m Morning Worship Thursday 7 30 p m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith. 5:30 p.m youth meeting with "Youth with a Message" 945-9224 . 6 30 p m Bible study for all HASTINGS exceptions of prosecutor and sheriff, adding that the prosecutor was a "specially trained person foi that position." Bailey countered that if per diems were not paid, commissioners' work may he turned over lo assistants which could raise the total salaries by two to three times their current amount He said County Administrator Michael Brown and lhe commissioners "do work that in other counties arc turned over to assistant administrators and financial assis­ tants." He said for comparison. Calhoun County has 13 staff members plus its com­ missioners. Eaton has 11 staff members plus HASTINGS - Charles A. Neuman, age 88, of Hastings and Gun Lake, passed away Satur­ day, November 16, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Neuman was bom on December 31, 1907 in Detroit, the son of Charles & Maria (Cook) Neuman. He was raised in the Gun Lake area of Barry County and attended the Robin's School at Gun Lake. He was married to his first wife, Edna in 1926 and she preceded him in death in 1971. He married his present wife, Lura L (Francisco) Campbell on November 5, 1972. Mr. Neuman lived most of his life in the Gun Lake area where he owned and operated the former “Neuman's Restaurant" for many yean, was also engaged in trucking and carpentry work. They moved to Hastings in 1990. He wu a member of Hastings Moose Lodge #628; was an avid outdoorsman enjoying espe­ cially fishing and golf; enjoyed bowling and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Edna, and four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Lura; three step­ sons, Frank (Linda) Campbell of Hastings, Jim (Nancy) Campbell Gf Hastings, Tom Campbell of Hastings; ont step-daughter, Linda (Denny) Allen of Douglas; 11 step grandchildren; 14 step great grandchildren; three nephews. Jim Arnold of Detroit, Glen Arnold of DetroiL and Bob Arnold of DetroiL Respecting his wishes there will be no funer­ al services. Burial will be at the Robins Cemetery at Gun Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |Robert Warren| KALAMAZOO - Robert Warren, age 74, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 1996 at his residence. He was bora on October 31,1922 in Negau­ nee to James H. and Beatrice (Keast) Warren. He graduated in 1942 from Negaunee High School, played cornet in the City Band for four years then joined the United States Army in March of 1943 and served for three years. During that time he received the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European African Eastern Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a resident of Hastings for 39 years where he worked in machine layout and inspec­ tion at E. W. Bliss for 36 years, was a member of the company's bowling league which won the championship in 1967-68, and involved in the Local Union (U.A.W.). He was also a member of lhe American Legion Post No. 0045 since 1955, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 0628 Hastings since 1958, AARP and a member of Parkview Hills Willow Lake Club. He enjopyed playing horseshoes and was an excellent ice skater. He was married to Jennie M. Ferrara on February 5,1949, who he met at a dance held at the Kalamazoo YMCA in 1948. He was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his wife, Jennie; two daughters, Mae (Peter) Lambert of Otsego and Jean Williams of Taylor, three grandchildren, Tony Williams, Danielle and Kristin Lambert; and one brother, Arthur Warren of Livonia. Friends may help celebrate Robert’s life at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall, Gren Funeral Home, Portage Chapel, Friday, November 22, 1996 from 7-9 where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be cele­ brated at St. Monica Catholic Church, 534 W. Kilgore, on Saturday, November 23,1996 at 12 o’clock noon. Father Bogdan Werra celebrant. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Association or Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. WOODLAND - Audrey Christine Durkee, age 88, of Woodland, passed away on Monday, November 19, 1996 at the Thomapple Manor. She wu born on April 9,1908 in Arenzville, Illinois, the daughter of Gustaf and Alma (Munson) Johnson. She graduated from New Berlin High School in New Berlin, Illinois and Sl Joseph School of Nursing in Chicago. She wu married to Theodore Euper in 1933 in Crown Point, Indiana. He preceded her in death in 1956. She married Keith Durkee in 1970 in Woodland. She wu employed at Pennock Hospital for several years before working for Dr. Hoff and Dr. Tromp in Lake Odessa until retirement in 1971. She wu a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Kissimmee, Florida and the Old East Woodland Birthday Club. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Nels and Herman Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Keith; one daughter, Jeralee (Leo) Mazurek of Woodland; two grandsons, Loren (Lisa) Mazurek and Lynn Mazurek all of Woodland; one greatgrand*on, Harrison Mazurek; two fiepchiMren, Darlene (Dale) Binns of Mulliken and Larry Dtttltee of Woodland; six step-grandchildren and several step great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arnold (Alice) Johnson of Scottsdale, Arizona and Roger Johnson of Albuquerque. New Mexico; one sister, Edna Lucille Riffler of Woodland; two sitters-in-law, Benreeta Johnson of Lake Odessa and Alma Johnson of Midland; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 21, 19% at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Glen Wagner and Reverend Charles Litchfield officiating. Interment will take place in Lakeside Cemet­ ery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Paul Holman HASTINGS - Paul Holman, age 83, of Hast­ ings, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at Pennock Hospital Mr. Holman wu born on April 6, 1913 in Racine, Ohio, lhe son of Henry & LeTitia (Wickline) Holman. He was raised in the Racine area and attended schools there, graduating from Racine High School in 1930. He wu married to Ona F. Hamilton on August 6, 1936. He moved to Hastings in 1991 from Kalamazoo where he had resided since 1972. He had previously lived in Galien and Reedsville, Ohio. Mr. Holman worked as a Mail Carrier in Reedsville, Ohio; he wu employed for 31 yean at North Electric Company in Galena, Ohio and while living in Kalamazoo; 12 years as caretaker for lhe Kalamazoo Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He wu a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Mr. Holman wu an avid outdoonman. He enjoyed especially jogging and taking long walks. He wu preceded in death by his parents; a son, James Howard Holman in 1990; a sister, Gladys Barnett; and a brother, Raymond Holman. Mr. Holman is survived by his wife, Ona; two sons, Paul Eugene & Ruby Holman of Richmond. Indiana, Gary R. &. Kathy Holman of Hutings; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, George Holman of Syracuse, Ohio; one sister, Helen Jean Holman of East Tawas. Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 16,1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Gardner officiating. Burial took place at Hutings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, the SeventhDay Adventist Church, or charity of one’s choice. NEWS .of the local and area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! HAS 1 INGS - Richard Lee Garrett, age 62, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, Novem­ ber 18, 1996 at his residence. Mr. Garrett wu bora on May 15, 1934 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of James and Addie (Hargis) Garrett. He wu raised in the Fort Wayne area ar attended schools there. He was a United States Navy veteran serving from July 11, 1951 until July 29, 1955. He wu married to Lucille J. Bellis on March 31. 1955. M He wu employed u a roofer all his working, life. Mr. Garrett wu preceded in death by oae> daughter, Kim Garren; and one son, James Garrett. He is survived by his wife, Lucille; twjfi daughters, Peggy Sue (Delbert) Moore of Hug ings, and Anna Micelle (Paul) Alexander o0> Hastings; two granddaughters; three greag grandsons; one brother, Ray Garrett qg Hutings. Full Military graveside services will be hew Thursday. November 21, 1996 al 2:00 p.m. |R Fort Custer National Cemetery with imgmrsB at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made M Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements were made by WreK Funeral Home of Hastings. 1 Charia D. PaHter SUISUN, CALIFORNIA - Charles D. Pirk- J er, age 81, of Suisun, California (put 3 1/23 years) and formerly of Battle Creek; LonjJ Lake, Cloverdale; Apache Junction, Arizo* (15 years), passed away on Monday, Novem-^ berl8,1996 at NorthBay Medical Center Fair­ field, California. He was born on March 31, 1915 in Battle Creek He wu employed as a plumber for Hunter Prell of Michigan for 35 years, he also wu a genera) contractor. He wu a member of Plumbers Union Loc^l #335; member of Elks & Moose in Arizona and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Kalamazod*. He was preceded in death by two wives anef his parents. He is survived by three daughters, Sandra J.L* Cam bum of Death Valley, Califonna, Linda L. Span of Pleasant Hill, California, Donna Klin­ ger of Delton; two sons, Gerald R. Parker of Walnut Creek, California, Roy A. Parker of Fairfield, California; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Friday^ November 22, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home tn Delton with* Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. —» Burial will take place at Brash Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to. American Heart Association; Redwood? Empire Chapter, P.O. Box 844, Santa Roaa, California 95402. I Ovda L Klein j1 WOODLAND - Oveta L. Klein, age 93, (*: Woodland, passed away on Tuesday, Novena-1 ber 12, 1996 at Pennock Hospi’21, Hatting#.'1 She wu born on February 1, 1903 in Lake ; County, Illinois, the daughter of John and Anna -> (Lighthall) Nowland. ■„« She attended school in Wayne County and-a married Frank Klein on August 7, 1931 to" Gladwin. She fanned with her husband for many yeart ( in the Nashville and Woodland area. She wu a Charter Member of the Kilpatrick Um ted Brethern Church in Woodland and enjoyed sending cards and letters to friends and^ loved ones. She was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. She is survived by her husband, Frank;*, daughter, Sophia (Alfred) Root of Woodland; granddaughters, Julie Wernett of North Shore*; • Carrie Parker of Hutings; grandsons, Maijf' Weyerman of Nashville, Lewis Weyerman Kinchloe, and Shawn Root of Woodland; 11* great grandchildren; sister, Leath Cooper Loveland, Colorado; brother, Dan Nowland of * Georgia; also several nieces and nepbewij Funeral Services were held Friday, Novem^^ ber 15, 1996 at Maple Valley Chapel-Gemhef Funeral Home with Reverend George Spetl.j' officiating. Burial took place at Oak Ridge Cemetery,* Flat Rock. «*«# Memorial contributions may be made kP Kilpatrick United Brethern Church. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21,1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Social News by Catherine Lucaa The Woodland Woman's Study Club met at the Lions Club building last Tuesday. There were 15 ladies at the meeting and each mentioned something she was thankful for. A new member. Laura Bond, was present. There was some discussion of discontinu­ ing the annual banquet because most of the members are now widows and have no hus­ bands to attend and be honored. Some kind of a luncheon was discussed as a possible re­ Pixleys to celebrate 50th anniversary ni ** Straws to observe *’ 25th anniversary Clarence and Irene Pixley will celebrate their 50lh wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Clarence and lhe former Irene Hammond were married on Dec. 14. 1946 in Banfield, Michigan. They have three sons, Lt. Col. Charles and Marilyn of Carlisle. Pa.. Fred and Jackie of Richland, Matthew and Julie of Hickory Cor­ ner*. They have nine grandchildren. They have lived in Hickory Corners all their married life. Clarence retired from the U.S. Postal Ser­ vice and Irene from James River Corporation in Kalamazoo. At their request for no big celebration, friend* jnd family may help them celebrate by sending cards to P.O. Box F2. Hickory Cor­ ner*. MI 49060. >Mark and Susan Straw will be celebrating 25 yean of marriage on Nov. 20. 1996. They have one daughter, Emily. She and her fiance Allen will be taking them out and cdebrating on the 23rd. If friends and family would like to send a card, send to 5200 E. Center Rd.. Hastings. Fowlers celebrate 50th anniversary Hulbert-Nichols united in marriage Meric and Mae Fowler celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family din­ ner on Nov. 1. 1996. They have two children — Donald and Sharon Fowler of Howell and Sue Fowler of Kalamazoo. They also have five grand­ children and three great-grandchildren. ‘Amy Hulbert and Lee Nichols were united in marriage on Aug. 24. 1996 at 3 p.m. at Gun Lake Community Church. »Lee is currently self-employed and Amy is employed al Potter Distributing Inc. of Grand placement. Also, because the club is now in its 76th year, the board of directors was authorized to rewrite the now obsolete and mostly unused by-laws. An amusing skit directed and narrated by Edna Crothcrs was presented for the pro­ gram. Virginia Crockford portrayed Noah’s wife. Marge Vronian enacted the part of Abraham's wife Sarah, Betty Hynes read the lines for Delilah and Wilma Townsend was the apostle Paul’s mother. The hostesses. Betty Hynes and Orpha Enz, served cheesecake, coffee and tea. That evening, the Woodland Lions Club met and members were served a pork chop dinner by the adjoining Woodland Townehouse. The 15 members present enjoyed a talk by Nancy Ladley. who is coordinator for Commission for the Blind for seven counties in West Michigan. She mentioned that Marie Pickens is a client of hers. Ladley said she lives in Richland and has an office in Grand Raids, where she spends one day a week. She said her job is sort of a combination of a social worker and a visit­ ing nurse and that she is always looking for blind people who can use some of the ser­ vices available. However, she said many of them are so well adjusted and independent that they have no interest in her services, which also is a good situation. She talked about eye problems and some of the current treatments and new treatments that are just now being developed. She men­ tioned talking clocks, watches, scales, com­ passes and microwaves and carrying or keep­ ing a recorder for making schedules or taking notes. Club secretary Clyde Shoemaker an­ nounced that the zone chairman will make his annual visit Dec. 10. Il was announced that member Mike Wru­ ble recently had a shoulder operation. The Kilpatrick United Brethren Missionary Society held its November dinner Wednesday at noon. Hostesses were Novella Whited, Lillian Vandecarr and Evelyn Goodrich. There were 18 at the dinner, which was Swedish meatballs with mushrooms. The Missionary Society meeting followed the meal and Leslie Hick* spoke to the group about possible financial support for a proposed missionary trip to Jamaica where she will leach Bible school in July 1997. An announcement of major interest to the entire Lakewood area has just been made by the United Brethren ministers of Kilpatrick, Woodbury, Pleasant Valley and Sunfield Churches. A historic local church. Calvary United Brethren in Christ, recently merged with Woodbury United Brethren Church anc they have generously donated their funds and property to help start an area Christian Youth Center for the Lakewood area. The facilities and a new full-time youth di­ rector, Jim Holloway, will begin this min­ istry Dec. 1 for the junior high and high school age youths of the area. There will be a community effort to rally all area youth groups for the purpose of fellowship and fun After honcym<K>ning on Mackinac Island thp couple resides in Nashville. />■ ---------------------------- and to bring wholesome activities for the youth that will strengthen the faith of those youth. The emphasis will be on giving lhe kids a strong peer group in which they can and will help lum each other from enme and drugs and alcohol and gang activity. A further note is that the Lake Odessa Nazarene Church is now temporarily holding Sunday morning worship and Tuesday evening children’s meetings at the place of the new youth center until (hey find a per­ manent place of worship. Further details of activities will soon be announced. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society held a general meeting last week with 28 people present. Mike Rohbachcr showed tables full of his­ toric baby nursing bottles and equipment as well as medicine bottles and some other col­ lectibles from the Lake Odessa area. Plans were made for the society’s partici­ pation in Christmas 'Round the Town at the depot Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiv­ ing. The depot was open the last Saturday of October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Elaine Garlock as hostess for the society. She said only one person came, but she was very in(crested in the depot museum and bought three buntings. The visitor said she would bring more people and be back another time. Gayle Williams of lhe Ionia County National Bank branch in Woodland presented a check for $1,000 to the Lake Odessa Library last week to help with the purchase of a larger building. The first few days of firearm deer season were act'vc around Woodland. I was awak- cned both Friday and Saturday by gunshots and the deer were soon acting wild and crazy. Four does ran across Jordan Road just ahead of my car about ten a m. on Friday morning. John Waite and the youth groups of Lakewood United Methodist are busy work­ ing on the annual Christmas program ex­ travaganza that will be presented at the church the evenings of Dec. 7 and 8. That is a Saturday and a Sunday evening. There will be a Lakewood Ministerial As­ sociation sponsored hymn sing at Lakewood Methodist the evening of Dec. 22. There are many new books al the Wood­ land Township Library this month. We have purchased and been given new mysteries, romances, general fiction, self-help and true crime. The fiction books include "Legend” by Jude Deveraux which is a time-travel ro­ mance. "The Burning Man" by Phillip Mar­ golin. "Happy Are The Oppressed" by An­ drew M. Greeley, "Mr. Murder" by Dean Koontz. "Laws of Our Fathers" by Scott Turow. "My Gal Sunday" which is a group of short stories by the super-popular Mary Higgins Clark, "M Is for Malice" by Sue Grafton. "A Secret Affair" by Barbara Taylor Bradford. "To the Hilt" by Dick Francis, "Thc Third Twin" by Ken Follett andTcon" by Fredrick Forsyth, True crime writer Ann Rule's new "Fever In The Heart," which is a collection of cases arrived recently. The two self-help books new at the library are the long-time popular "Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus" and "Ten Stupid Things Women Do Thai Ruin Their Lives." These last two books were requested, but I suspect that many readers in addition to the one who requested them will read them. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICf TO THC RKMKsNTS OF BAMY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: REVIEW OF CASE NO Sp 16 95 - Donald Jef trey * Julia Dobbin*, (opplkonts). LOCATION: At 1847 E Quimby Rd. (M-79) on the North side between M-37 ond McKeown Rd*, in Sec. 28. Hosting* Twp. PURPOPSE Review of the Special Use Permit. MEETING DATE: December 9. 1996. PLACE: Community Room in the Court* and Low Building ot 220 West Court Street*, Hasting*. Site inspection of the obove described proper CASE NO. SP 22-96 - Jomes H. t Jodi Jonsen, LOCATION At 10550 Pleasant Lake Rd . on the West side between Orchard Rd. ond North Shore the Planning OH ice The special use application* are available for public Inspection at the Barry County Planning Of. lice. 220 W. Stole St.. Hasting*. Michigan during CASE NO SP 23 96 - Dorrell Kos.txk*. (applicant). LOCATION: At 10243 Lacey Rd . on the North side between Clark ond Curtis Rd*, in Sec. 1. 11 lory aid* and services, such a* signer* for the hearing impaired and audio tape* of printed CASE NO. SP 24 96 — Norman Jock ond Judith A. Lenz, (opplkcmts). LOCATION: Along McKeown Rd. and River Rd., between Noshvilla Hwy. * Charlton Pork Rd. in Individual wtth disabilities requiring ouxlitory oid* or service* should contoct the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hosting*. Ml 4905B. (616) 948-4*91. (11/31) When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor...THANKS” to a special friend, or ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER.,.945-9554. Exclusive Island Estate Goguac Lake • Battle Creek, Michigan ---------------- ■Legal Notice \\ i nxi si>w. Di < i xiiii k 4 w Msitmtfi rpMcioaura 5*1* FMM IS A DHT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO ECT A DEFT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN vMl BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - (Moult hot been mode in the condition* of O mortgoge mode by Kenneth R. DELONG ond Angelo C DELONG husband and wife to Fleet Finance. Inc. a Delaware Corpora tikn. Mortgagee. dated September 19. 1991 and recorded on October 1. 1991 in Libor 524, on page 2Ft, Barry County Record* Michigan ond wc* assigned by *o*d mortgagee to the ARGO MOR­ TGAGE CORP . os assignee. by an assignment dqiod July 9. 1996 which wc* recorded on » 1 yiiwbir S. 1996. m Libor 671. on Page 534. Barry Cdiinty Record*, on which mortgage there it claim­ ed to bo duo at the dote hereof the turn of Twenty FHte Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Eight ond 89/100 dollart (525 888 89) including interest at 16.300% per annum. Under the power of tale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cate mode ond pro­ dded, notice it hereby given that »oid mortgage wML bo foroclotod by a tale of the mortgaged pdwnitet. or tome port of them, ot public vendue. O<,the Barry County Courthouse in Hotting*. Michigan ot 1:00 PM o'clock, on December 19. premises ore situated in Township of JOHNSTOWN Barry County Michigan ond are described as: lot 15 of Liloc Hillt Plot, according to the record­ ed -plot thereof a* recorded in liber 4 of Plot* on Pago 43. J he redemption period shall be 6 month(t) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandon ed In accordance wtth 1948CL 600 324la in which cake the redemption period shall be X day* from the date of such sole Doted: November 7. 1996 ARGO MORTGAGE CORP FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (•Id) 642 4202 Trtrit 1 Trott. P.C. Attorney* for ARGO MORTGAGE CORP 30W0 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 Fde No 96105792 (12-5) Gertrude Tyler to mark 99 years Gertrude Tylers 99th birthday Nov. 22 will be celebrated with a card shower. Cards may be sent to 6998 Gun Lake Rd $$S We Buy Used Homes SSS All Sizes • All Makes or... Trade Yours In On A Brand New Manufactured Home IVc Put/ Top SSS Tor Your Home! West Michigan Housing, Inc. • 17 Room Mansion on 3± Acre Island • 3 or 4 BR • 4.5 BA • Alarm System • Totally Landscaped • All Public Utilities • Helicopter Landing Area • Mainland Lot Included • One Minute to Mainland 1-800-387-0035 forsalebyownIr Excellent Owner Financing 3 bedroom, 1 bath house in Hastings — 410 E. Walnut. Detached garage, large yard, everything newly remodeled. New windows, siding, roof, carpet and vinyl. I • Asking '72,000 • । NATIONAL AUCTION GROUP, INC For more Information call: i 639 Walnut Street • Gadsden. AL 35901 www.natiorul-auction.com Days SELLS REGARDLESS OF PRICE NO MINIMUMS • NO RESERVES America's Trophy Property Auctioneers 945-4892 I Evening* 948-4326 No nelton. plme ‘ ‘ For Free Brochure 1-800-687-4333 or (205) 547-3434 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 21, 1996 call the local suicide hot line. 1 talked to a j LEGAL NOTICES: YuUUl raiiLHlias Rtfs THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default hot bMh mod* in th* condition* al a mortgage made by Ted A. PICK * Sonya E. PICK, husband and wife (original mor­ tgagor!) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, doed July 18. 1990 ond recorded on Ju­ ly 19. 1990 in Liber 502. on pag* 648. Barry County Record*. Michigan, ond was assigned by meine assignment* to COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS (f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation) os assignee, by on assignment dated May 31. 1991. which wo* recorded on July 22. 1991. in Liber 520. on Page 282. Barry County Record*, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of Sixty Four Thousand Thro* Hundred Thirty Four and 02/100 dollars (864 334 02). in­ cluding interest at 10.500% per annum. Under th* power of sale contained in said mor­ tgoge ond th* statute in such ca«* mod* ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgoge will bo foreclosed by a sol* of th* mortgaged premises, or some part or them, ot public vendue, at th* Barry Couny Courthous* in Hostings. Michigan at 1:00 PM o'clock, on D*cemb*r 19. 1996. Said premises ar* situated in Township of BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, ond ar* described os: Commencing ot th* center 1/4 post of Section 35. Town I North. Range 9 West: thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 10 Seconds West along the North and South 1/4 It. of said Sect ion 787.66 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 25 seconds East 569.74 feet; thence South 00 degress 03 minutes 43 seconds West 404.20 feet to the South line of th* North 36 acres of the west 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 25 seconds West along said line 569.79 feet to th* North ond South 1/4 Bn* of sold Section; thence North 00 decrees 03 minutes 10 seconds East along sold I /4 line 404.20 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public over that port os used far rood purposes on Mann Rood. The redemption period shall be 12 monfh(s) from the date of such sole. Dated: November 7. 1996 COUNTRYWIDE NOME LOANS, (f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation) FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, (f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation) 30150 Telegraph Suit* 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 Rle No. 96105637 (12-5) NCmCC OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Default having been made in lhe condition* ol a real estate mortgage mode by ALLEN R. BURTON and LINDA E BURTON, husband and wife, of 7095 Lammers Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046. ond BOND CORPORATION a corporation organized ond ex­ isting und*r th* law* of th* Stat* of Michigan who** address it 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rapid* Michigan 49507. dated D*c*mb*r 13. 1994 and recorded on December 22. 1994 in Liber 621. Pag* 661 of the Barry County Register ol Deeds, ond upon which there is now claimed lo be due for principal ond interest th* sum of Nine Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars ond Four Cents ($9,636.04) ond no suit or proceedings ot low hav­ ing been instituted to recover the said debt or any P<NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of th* power of sale contained in th* mortgage. and the statute in such cose mode and provided, on Friday. December 13. 1996. at 2:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell ot the Eost door of the County Circuit Court Building in the City of Hastings. County of Borry. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for th* County ol Borry at public v*ndu* to th* high**! bidd*r for th* purpose of satisfying th* amounts due ond unpaid upon said Mortgage, tog*th*r with th* legal fe*s ond charges ot th* sale, including attorneys f**s allowed by low. the premises in said mortgoge which or* located in the Township of Hop*. County of Borry and described os follows: BEGINNING IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC DON 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE EAST ALONG SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST I /4 APPROXIMATELY 10 RODS TO CENTER Of LAMMERS ROAD AS POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 660 FEET THENCE NORTHERLY 165 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 660 FEET TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD. THENCE SOUTHERLY 165 FEET ALONG MIDOl? OF LAM­ MERS ROAD TO POINT OF BEGINNING which has th* oddres* of 7095 Lornmers Rood Delton. Michigan 49046. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from th* dal* of such sole, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCI §600.3241 (a) In which cose the redemption period shell be thirty (X) days from the date of such sale. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507. Dated: November 8. 1996 Drafted by: William M Axkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgage* 161 Ottawa. N.W.. St*. I1I-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (12/5) Diabetes test Dear Ann Landers: About six years ago, you printed a test for people who thought they might have diabetes but weren't sure. At that time, my husband was losing weight, his teeth were falling out. he drank all the liquids he could get his hands on and he spent a lot of time in the bathroom. 1 kept asking him to see a doctor, but he always said. “What for? There’s nothing wrong with me.” Then, your test appeared. I told him to read your column, and afterward, he said. "Call the doctor, and make an appointment. I just answered yes to most of the questions in Ann's column. I'm sure I have diabetes." You saved my husband's life, Ann. He found out that he needs insulin every day to regulate his blood sugar He's feeling much better these days, thanks to you. Please reprint that test for all your readers who might recognize themselves. — Triadelphia, W.Va. Dear Triadelphia: The column you referred to appeared on March 20. 1990. I'm so pleas­ ed it helped your husband. 1 contacted the American Diabetes Association and asked for an update of the test. Here is what I received: Dear Ann Landen: Diabetes plagues 16 million Americans. Every minute, one person is diagnosed. That totals 1,700 new cases each day. 625,000 new cases each year. It is the fourth leading cause of death by disease in the United States The diabetes epidemic is accelerating through all populations, especially AfricanAmericans, Hispanics, Native Americans and the elderly. Worse, half the people who have diabetes don't even know it. Many are diagnosed only fchen faced with complica­ tions such as heart disease, vision loss, kidney disease, stroke or nerve damage. It is critical to catch diabetes early because treatment hastwm* auxrai TOWHMW ■ ijdlr Ml Hownbx II. 1W4 — 7 00 p m. AH board nwmbwi prowot. Comm Suicide no answer on. MlnvN. opprovmt. treowrw • rfon ploc«d on neog* to m* riog. Ail Board Members: 7 residents. 5 guests present. Approved Agenda: October 14. 1996 minutes. Received Treasurers, all correspondence/ committ** reports. Approval of oil bills: Monotron support. Approved Brandt surveying CCC. Treasurers 1996 tax motions. Appointed Members to E.M.S. Board; Planning Commission. Adjournment 9:11 p.m. Shirley R. Cos*. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia Albert. Supervisor (11/21) No public comment. Authorized officers to *p*nd up to $500 on FAX Committed $2500 toward grant oppl koiion. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned al 8:15. Bonnie I. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: ...... Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (11/21) LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! Qtetf BqtfE 141M57-MJS SMSe l-SSMSMBI aaa Mg.TTfeSHL 8 Fl?tV*e*L CgfffW.Pgl guests. Hr* Dept, renort received. North Count.y Trail information received. Public officials bonding approved Clearing ol B*v*r Rd. for $39,600 approved. Proposed Address Ordinance discussed. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller. Supervisor (11/21) CENAs First and second shifts, varied hours available already certified: In Amenta, Or Ready for Immediate Occupancy or Customize to Suit Your Needs. For Information or Private Showing call 945-4776 ‘Barry County’s ‘Finest Condominium ‘Project SOIL TAKING R1SIR\ATIO\S shelter homeless of the to the In fart, one nicest things about hving t ere in Amerna «s th,»t you really don’t have to do an,-If--ng fo» anybody 7:30 p.m. ' Treasurer and Zoning Adm. reports received and placed on filo. Jerry Bradley was acknowledged for his many years of service. Vouchers approved far payment. Adjournment at 8:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards Present: All board members. Guests: Jim Bailey. Deputies Stein and Yonkers. 4 residents. Meeting colled to order by Supervisor Kaiser at 8 p.m. ot Cartton Township Hall. Clerk's report corrected and approved. Treasurer's report presented. Hear public comment. Jim Bailey reported on Co. Comm. Deputy Stein reported on Community Services. Keith Taylor requested we resume taping meetings. Board voted not to tap* our meeting by a majority vote. OLD BUSINESS: Welcome School time capsui* buried. HtW BUSINESS on .p~d lln>H .ism lo. Welcome Jd Paid all bills. Adjourned meeting at 8:35. Wiimo Dontei*. Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser. Supervisor (11/21) FOG TNI COUNTY OF BAMTY Ak 1 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. EOE are food to the hungry Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training courae and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for inolvlduals who are Interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance, vacation and lllneaa benefits and a starting wage of $6 68 per hour. Classes start DECEMBER 9 and end DECEMBER 20. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM If you are Interested In taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before DECEMBER 5, 1996. Applicants chosen to take lhe class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please "Qibrnappie efrfanot~ you not required to offer If not NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Chern Hills (Mates RUTLAND auxin TOWNBMP November 13. 1996 Regular Board Meeting. Present. House, Hansford, Bradley, Palmer, kA.—-I—*, eeaeurn, **■ iV II ■ it zuwwk**. rruiinit,1--*t jam**, ■ • ii*xbqo Put Sharpe and thee* residents. OHAMCLVILLt TOWNSHIP «KW MutW HovmnbOT 12. 1996 ot 7:30 p.m. Board momkmn prownt: Millar. Harper. Cook. Lewis. Board member absent. O Brlen Aho present: Fir* Chief ond 10 citizens and HOMEOWNERS! iS, To the 80 million of you who »oi-jntee7ed t and mont/ er yeac thank* all you »e g-.eimagme what mor* rov'd de Call ’ 800 55 GM 5 11 * what in ths world you can do 0 •chip shot' away from the Hastings Country Club. mMKH prevents or delays these complications. November is National Diabetes Month — a lime for the American Diabetes Association to spread the word that diabetes is serious. The first step is for people to ask themselves three questions: Am I overweight? Am I underac­ tive? Am I over age 45? If lhe answer is yes to any of those questions, it’s time to take the diabetes risk test. Here's the test. 1. My weight is at least 20 percent heavier than that recommended. YES (5 points) 2. I am under 65 and 1 get little or no exer­ cise during a usual day. YES (5 points) 3. I am between 45 and 64 years of age. YES (5 points) 4.1 am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth. YES (1 point) 6. I have a sister or brother with diabetes. YES (I point) 7. I have a parent with diabetes. YES (1 point) If you score between 3 and 9 points, you’re probably bi low risk for diabetes now, but don't just forget about it. You may be al risk in the future. If you score 10 or more points, you are high risk. and we urge you to ask your health care provider about diabetes at your next visit. Some people with diabetes have symptoms. If you have any of the following. contact your doctor immediately: extreme thirst, blurry vi­ sion from time to time, frequent urination, unusual tiredness or drowsiness, unexplained weight loss. Ann, teip the American Diabetes Associa­ tion inform the public about this issue and help thousands of people head off needless complications before it is too late. For more information, call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES. - Alan Altschuler, chairman, and Philip E. Cryer, M.D.. president. American Diabetes Association Fite No. 96-741-CZ ROBERT CRAWFORD. JR. and VROA CRAWFORD. Plointtffs. JOHN E. JESPERSON, LYDIA JESPOSON, deceased. HENNING J. ANDERSON Testamentary Trust**. Defendants David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway nos nngs. micmgon Phon* (616) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiffs Al a s*s*ion of said Court held in th* City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, on th* 6th day of November. 1996. PRESENT: HON. JAAAES H. FISHER. CIRCUIT JUDGE A Complaint to Quiet Title to th* following rf^CpAJK®L<OF<PROPERTY LOCATED IN TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. SECTION 4. COMMENC UNG NORTHEAST CORNER NORTHWEST FRAC­ TIONAL 1/4 SECTION 4 THENCE SOUTH ON 1/4 LINE 60 ROOS. THENCE NORTH 7V 3T WEST 54 ROOS THENCE NORTH T 48 EAST 42 ROOS THENCE EAST 48 ROOS TO BEGINNING. having been filed by Plaintiff*, NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED thoi Defendants John E. J*sp*rson, Lydia J*sperson. deceased. Estate. Henning J. Anderson. Testamentary Truite* or onyon* claiming under them as h*ir. assign** or devisees shall file on answer by th* 11 th day of December.1996 with th* Barry County Clerk, or appear in the Borry County Circuit Court on th* 12th day of December at 2:00 o'clock in th* afternoon or this Court shall quiet ti­ tle to the above described premises In Plaintiffs. James H. Fisher DRAFTED BY: DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-9505 (11-20) Dear Abb Landers: Ten yean ago. when I was 14, my mother and I escaped from her abusive husband (my stepfather). The mental and physical abuse left us both emotionally destroyed. We ran away in the middle of a snowstorm with only the things we could fit in our car. We moved two states away. My mother and I shared a room while living al my grand­ parents' home. No one had time for my pro­ blems. I started going to a new school and went from straight A's to getting C's and D's. I sank into a deep depression, convinced that suicide was the only way out. I had my death planned and even wrote my last words to niy family. But before I swallowed those pills, something made me GIRL, Kay-Sea Kerstin bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 18. 1996 at 5:24 a.m. to Raven Felps of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8M ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Brianna Helene bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 11, 1996 at 8:27 a.m. to Scott and Elizabeth Curtis of Wayland. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21K inches long. BOY, Patrick Michael bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 10, 1996 at 8:58 p.m. lo Chad and Maggie Murphy of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 2246 inches long. GIRL, Shelby bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 9, 1996 at 10:22 p.m. to Cara Lydy of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 2046 inches long. BOY, Joshua James Bennett bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 8, 1996 at 10:43 a.m. to Cheryl and Paul Clous of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Draven Michael bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 12. 1996 at 10:50 p.m. to Jeff and Cassie Pederson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 846 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Megan Nicole bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 12. 1996 at 11:04 a.m. to Matthew and DeArai Healy of Battle Creek. woman there for over an hour She made me promise to wait until the next day before I did anything. The next morning, the Dallas Morning News ran an article on teen suicide. My mother, knowing how unhappy I'd been, woke me up early to show it to me. 1 broke down in tears, and we talked and cried for hours. Together, we went for counseling through our church, and slowly, we both came back from the edge. I’m now in medical school and married to a wonderful man. We plan to have children of our own soon. Although life is not a bed of roses, it has never been better. When 1 was suffering in that bottomless pit, I could not even fathom a future as good as this. Please tell those who can see no way out that suicide is NOT the answer. Depression is an illness that can be treated. With love of family, friends and counseling, depression does not have to take your life. Ten yean ago, I made a promise — I waited until the next day. I will enjoy sunrises for the rest of my life. — Future Doctor in Houston Dear Houston: You have written a letter that could save lives. The most important words are these: "Depression is an illess that can be treated." Waiting until the next day made the difference between life and death. Glove story Dear Aim Landers: That letter you printed about the woman whose fox fur got caught in a man's zipper reminded me of something that happened to me back in the '30s. I took a plane trip home to visit my mother. In those days, we traveled in our best clothes, with hat and gloves. 1 happened to be seated next to a man who had had a few too many drinks. When he returned from a visit to the bathroom. I noticed his zipper was open. Be­ ing extremely shy, 1 didn’t say anything. I finally decided to take my gloves off. When I pulled the right one, my left hand slip­ ped and my right glove flew into the man's lap and landed right on his open zipper. I was too embarrassed to reach over and get it, so my glove sat there all the way to Chicago. When the flight attendant instructed us to fasten our seat belts for the descent, the man must have thought the glove was his shirttail. He tucked it into his pants and zipped it up. I almost died. When we deplaned in Chicago, a woman greeted the man affectionately. I assumed she was his wife. It’s been 60 years since this hap­ pened, and I still wonder what she thought when he took his pants off and a lady’s glove fell out. 1 still laugh thinking about it. - Bet­ tye Hawley. Vmj Nuys. Calif. Dear Bettye: Thanks for a hilarious story. I can see why it has stood the test of time. It's one your grandchildren will pass on lo their children. Planning a wedding? What’s right? What's wrong? "7he Ann Landers Guide for Brides' will relieve your anxiety. Send a eeffaddressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.73 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, tfa.^nn Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. Bl. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1996 Creston Syndicate, Inc. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 2046 inches long. GIRL, KC Irene bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 15, 1996 at 4:10 p.m. to Lori Mitchell and Brian Hunt of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Tyler Nathan bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 12, 1996 at 8:31 a.m. to Christine and William Kersjes of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 846 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Mercedes Lou bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 14, 1996 al 1:03 p.m. to Wendy Grove and Burton S. Rood II of Lowell. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Cassandra Irene bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 13, 1996 at 6:57 p.m. to Martha and Paul Baker of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Thad Allen born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 13, 1996 at 11:24 a.m. to Destiny Roscoe of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9M on. and 20 inches long. BOY, Christopher Alan Poland bora Oct. 24 at 7:10 a.m. at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids to Wade and Hope Poland. Weighing 7 lbs., 1946 inches long. He is welcomed home by sisters Alyssa and Brittney. « Country Peddler 4 A November 22,23,24 j! Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds & (Heated Buildings) DtApAtt* MdxwcA mors' "A Spectacular Country Gathering -- —at the Original Country Peddler Show!' -NEW LOWER ADMISSION! Friday 4p-9p Saturday 9a-5p Sunday lla-4p Adults Child (2-12) 53.00 $2.00 (Each day) , Directions: Off 1-94 take exit • SO. Sprinkle Rd.,North past 3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1996 — Page 9 Time to Time s Hastings Public Library began 100 years ago by Joyce F. Weinbrecht m ■ On Oct. 18. 1893, the Hastings Women's lo Club was organized at a meeting in the parlor no*of the home of Mrs. J.S. Goodyear. The new club was to be a cultural one of service The tn-group was limited to 40 members, made up of sd women from every part of the city and from no til of the different denominations. As the group began to set their goals, the 'hrtatea of a library became one of those goals ♦urThey began a fund of money, above the cxpenses of running the club, that was placed in i this fund to be accrded to use in the purchase of books By 1895. they had $75 accrued and in 1896 the real work began In February. 1896. Annie Powers was chosen chairwoman of a movement to start the library. The library was to be open to membership only at that time. But it was a n: beginning * A bookcase was ordered and Mary Spencer. State Librarian sent them a box of precious and valuable books Titles in that r first selection included some of the classics, as i*3 well as travel volumes and some of the latest novels. Donations of books began to come in -■•frocn the community. The president of the -'Women's Club asked the members for sug­ gestions for suitable books they would like to see added to the library 9 Rosella Goodyear was the first librarian and fl- members could take out books on alternate Fridays. In 1906 the library was in e room. <3over the Hastings Banner offices, called tie Manufacturer's Club. Later, it was moved to a room in the southeast corner of the Hastings City Hall building. When the new high school building was ’2* constructed tn 1916-1917. the idea of a library jointly operated by the school system and the City of Hastings was adopted and a library was placed in the new building, (now the mid(fle school) The Women's Club voted to donate their books to this new enterprise and - 'gave them a donation of 500 volumes. **- The Hastings Public Library was officially opened in 1918 as the Hastings School Public ‘ Library. The main library was in the high '■ school, v/ith branches established in the ward »•* schools, the first ward in 1929 and the second ward in 1931. Jean Barnes, a native of Hastings who was a * ’ graduate of the University of Chicago and the ’University of Michigan, became the first V librarian. She had returned to Hastings to care ' for her mother, and was well qualified for the ■ new position She continued as librarian for ” 'the next 31 years She developed the ward libraries She initiated many library programs and motivated many young people and adults to become readers. She maintained a tight ship and insisted that borrowers respected the volumes they were using and maintained a quiet and peaceful atmosphere in the library for reading and studying. J While Miss Barnes was librarian the cir­ culation grew from 16.812 volumes a year to 42,185. The number of persons using the library increased from 1,179 to 4.114. and the number of books increased from 5.845 to * 22.018. During the depression years there was a remarkable increase in the use of the libraries, with the largest circulation occurr­ ing in the early 1930s The library was used by both the students in the schools and the townspeople. It was felt, as was ncx-d in several of the annual repons. the ward libraries were somewhat under * utilized which may have been attributed ? somewhat to the limited hours which they were open. In 1951 the proposed budget for the year called for expenses of $10,935. $1,000 was c’ for books. $450 for magazines and h newspapers, salaries were lo be $8,900. su^' pties $200. binding, $35. extra help $250. contingencies $100 Income was budgeted as $5,250 from the City of Hastings. $5,250 from the city school systems. $435 in state funds and from the Hastings Women’s Club k*' Jean Barnes, who had become librarian in 1921, retired on July. 1. 1952. She was given many honors and was praised in a resolution presented to her by the City of Hastings. Henry C. French of Memphis. Tenn., was hired as her replacement. Mrs. Richard Cook, board member, also resigned as a member of the Library Board. »■. William T. Wallace, beloved teacher and bn principal of Hastings Schools, had taught in Study booths built for the William T. Wallace Memorial Library In 1963. Librarian Florence Wilson pictured with on the left, Thomas Mahar and Ralph Andrews on the right. the system from 1902. becoming principle in 1907. He retired in 1935 and died on Dec. 14. 1953. His influence had been felt strongly in the community and he guided the school through the tough yean of the depression. He had en­ dorsed the combined library system fully, len­ ding his moral and financial support to it over the yean. In 1955. a new west wing was added to the high school (now the middle school) and the library was moved in the large room. It was elected to call the library, now in new spacious quarters, the William T. Wallace Memorial library in his memory. A portrait of William T. Wallace was painted by Kale Heath Cinquemani of Detroit, a graduate of Hastings High School was unveil'd at the dedication of the new addition to the school and the public library in its new quarters. The portrait hung in the William T. Wallace Memorial library for yean. Henry C. French, who was hired to replace Jean Barnes when she resigned in 1952, and began his term of service on July 1. 1952. chose to resign in June of 1958. He moved to Taft. Calif., where he avMimed the duties of the junior high librarian. — “ • George Early, of Wantagh. N.Y., was hired to fill the vacant post on Aug 1. 1958. Mr. Early resigned as librarian of the William T. Wallace Library in April of 1959. He mov­ ed on to Alton. III., to a position which was librarian of a public library without attach­ ment io a school system. Henry C. French returned to Hast.ngs to fill in for a time. He left again in I960. Lucille Hecker. Mrs. Lawrence Hecker), was the next librarian at the William T. Wallace Memorial Library , starting the posi­ tion in June of 1959. She had worked in the library under Henry French and was working on her degree in library science at Western Michigan during the summer of 1959. She had also worked as the librarian at the Lake Odessa school for four years and resigned that position to become the librarian at Hastings. Hecker stayed until June of 1961 when she resigned to accept a position of librarian at Woodrow Junior High School in Lakeview. Loraine Englund Kigar came to the William T. Wallace Memorial Library at the end of the school term in June of 1962. and Mrs. Russell Fowler became assistant librarian at the same time. In 1962, several persons were discussing the possibility of a library not attached to the school system. The Thornapple Foundation, with the help of consultants from Michigan Sate Library and Dr. Harold McClosky of the University of Michigan, began serious planning for such a library. During January of 1963. study booths were added to the library. These were made by the maintenance staff. They were 30 inches wide and 23 inches deep, deeply padded with acoustical tile. The booths added to privacy and made it easier to concentrate. The idea of separating the public library from the school was growing with per- Portrait of William T. Wallace and the artist Kate Heath Cinquemani. Lucille Recker, librarian for William T. Wallace Memorial Library. sistence. The following report was given to the City of Hastings. The report is undated but its contents date in the early 1960s. It reads as follows: "Report to the Hastings City Council on a Separate Public Library for Hastings and Barry County. "The practice of uniting the facilities of public and school libraries was a popular one a number of yean ago. A great many cities, large and small, were attracted to the obvious money savings involved. The money was sav­ ed, but the experience in all cases proved unsatisfactory. "The unfortunate truth of the matter is that such libraries became over a period of time, more and more devoted to the needs of the school. Service to the general public must be maintained but that public will not take full advantage of service under such cir­ cumstances. Thus combined libraries must restrain servixs to school children in order to provide a year-round adult service which is almost total!/ regarded by the adult popula­ tion. Most commu<ues have abandoned the combined libraries system because of the poor experience. "Today adult use of public libraries is 20 percent of the population served. In Hastings that figure is 5 percent. Assuming there is no less need for service in Hastings than in the country as a whole. the only possible conclu­ sion i< that the service here is being avoided. A low level of use is not surprising. The presence of 30 or 40 children in the library makes a difficult atmosphere for most adults and the 5 percent use figure in Hastings seems to substantiate this feeling. The school's loca­ tion is also a contributing factor. "The issue is whether or not Hastings will provide an acceptable separate library service for its adult population which would in turn serve as a compliment to the school service, but not a duplication. In support of the pro­ posal to separate library facilities, it must be said that the need is real. At stake is the best possible means of encouraging all member , of this city a wider use of educational material If at all possible, no community can afford to allow a system to continue which actually discourages a more widespread educational service for all its citizens. "There is the argument that Hastings does not need additional library service because of its proximity to Grand Rapids. Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. This proximity is useful only to those who have the time and means of transportation available to them. "The young people who cannot find transportation to those cities, but would be in­ terested in using additional reference materials outside of the school library for a school assignment will not have the oppor­ tunity to do so. Older people who do not feel comfortable going into a school library with 30 or 40 children attempting to be quiet, and also cannot find transportation elsewhere are perhaps missing the opportunity of discover­ ing new interests, learning more about present ones, or just spending a quiet afternoon out "These, it seems, are the two age groups who are losing the most with our combined library system. "For those who are having a difficult time reconciling the yearly public expense of a separate library, it may be reassuring to know that Hastings is not alone. Two-thirds of the libraries in the United States serve a popula­ tion area of less than 10,000. The American Library Association has recognized the finan­ cial problem of supporting good, small libraries. They have provided a plan. 'Whereby libraries are urged to band together formally or informally in groups called Systems’ "In such systems, already well established and successful in large cities and populous counties, large and small libraries in natural areas work together to make a wide range of library materials and service readily available to all residents. "The new state aid formula, proposed with the library systems legislation would provide grants to library systems of not more than 30 cents per capita, but no less than 10 cents. Present state aid amounts to only five cents "Until such systems become an actuality throughout Michigan a new Hastings Public Library can still take advantage of money sav­ ing devices through contract book purchasing and cataloging with the Grand Rapids Library. The suggested budget proposals which follow are predicated on the availability of the old U.S. Post Office building in Hastings as a public library. "It is suggested that operating funds be in­ cluded in the 1964-1965 City budget Ob viously. a final decision on a budget a year in advance is difficult and actually unnecessary at this time. What is needed is a determination to acquire the building at no expense in an­ ticipation of action later. "The government stipulates under a delayed use plan that the property cannot pass finally to the recipient until lhe proposal is in effect Should the plan be approved, but for some reason funds could not be provided the property would remain, uith the government "The post office building has been in­ spected by the Michigan State Library person­ nel in regard to its suitability as a Public Library. The amount of floor area was judged suitable for our population and the general building layout was felt to offer many possibilities for future community use. "On the following pages are the suggested capital funds and operating budgets showing estimated expenditures and sources of "Suggested Public Library Yearly Operating Budget: Expend Hues Salaries. $6,000. Clerical $3,640, janitor $2,075. wat­ chman. $500. for a total of $12.215. Utilities: Heat $823, electricity $462. water $69. telephone $150. for total of $1,540. In­ surance. $200. Materials and supplies: Books, $3,350. periodicals $200, supplies $1,500. Total supplies $5,050 Total Ex­ penses estimated at $18,969. "Income: City budget. $8,500. state aid $300. Penal fines $3,500. book fines $400 for a total from present sources $12,700. Addi­ tional needed. City budget $6,269 for a total income of $18,969. "Renovation of the building included removal of loading dock and renovating it. in­ terior repainting, removal of sky light, remove of lobby partitions, new asphalt tile floor, repairs to roof, conversion of boiler from coal to gas. Estimates by Orrie Martin and Chester Stowell were from $4,102 to $6,355. initial book stock should be one per capita, al a cost of $2.98 each, for $18,997. The Michigan State Library will lend 2,000-5.000 volumes to start new libraries for a period of from three to five years. Eventual goal, two books per capita. Furnishings and shelving; some of the adult section of present library. Estimated funds needed $5,800. "Funds available from the Lathrop fund. $19,560. A Friends of the Library to raise ad­ ditional funds should be formed to raise public subscription for funds. A total of $31,152 was estimated as start-up funds. The public school system would be $7,000 for school only pur­ posed after the separation." Plans for the new library began to make progress. The city already had a bequest from the Arioa Lathrop estate, given for the specific purpose of establishing a public library. Florence Wilson became the librarian in May of 1964 and was to continue as librarian for the new library when it cam.- into being. Sources: The archives of the .fastings Ban­ ner; City of Hastings, Michigan 1871-1971. Public Library To learn ho* you can help, can the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1-8OO-CHILDREN your finger RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public heanng concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance wi be held on Wednesday. December 18.1996. commencing at 7JO o’clock pm. at the Rutland Charter Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items lo be considered include, in brief, the blowing: 1. Consideration of the application of Guido and Karen Deutschler for rezoning of property located at 5621 Middtevfle Road in the Township This property is currently zoned "A“ Agricultural The applicants seek rezoning to the “C-4" Light Manufacturing and Transportation Services Distnct for 3.35 acres of their 20 acres. Balance of land wiU remain zoned "A* Agricultural. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission We have the answers to all your concerns about living with neuromuscular disease Getting help couldnt be easier Our lifeline is toll-free THE VOICE OF HOPE 1-800­ 572-1717 MUSCULAR DYSTROPh ASSOCATON PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general pubic at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time durmg regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on December 18. 1996, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing Rutland Charter Township wfl provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenal being con­ sidered at the hearing to individuate with disabilities upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuate with disables requiring auxAary aids a servees should contact the Township Clerk at the address or tele­ phone number listed below AU interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANN'NG COMMISSION By Barbara Bedford. Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastmgs. Mcfrgan 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21.1996 Come to think of it.;. by Jim Jensen Soccer is a great sport and deserves its space in print Soccer is a sport that I enjoy very much. But still there are times when soccer fans feel that our coverage is not being fair to their particular sport. It's hard to explain to someone with a vast interest in a particular subject or sport how a newspaper operates or why a newspaper provides a certain amount of space to football and not to soccer. And. honestly, I can see their point many times. Being a human being I often feel the same way about my points of interest. I am an avid hockey follower, but still I'm often frustrated by lhe amount of space given to this wonderful game on ice. I enjoy girls volleyball too. But 1 can remember a lime in college when a former WMU coach told me that F always comes before V (football before volleyball), no matter how many MAC titles and NCAA appearances his squad had achieved A newspaper has to have a plan on how it will succeed and how it is going to sell the most copies. Don't fool yourselves, no matter how objective a certain newspaper might claim to be. special interests always dictate what stories are covered and how much space a story is awarded. If a certain sports editor likes a certain sport or has a friend who is an athletic director (even outside of his newspaper's coverage area) that sports editor usually finds the space to accommodate. Back to soccer — It is a great sport and. like many others, deserves its news to be printed. I told one coach last week that 1 would not have any qualms if Barry County statistics were sent in and used on a weekly basis in lhe Banner newspaper. Basically, this is an offer, that goes out to any coach of any high school sports team. So remember, sometimes its not that a person, or an evil sports editor, doesn't like a certain sport, but rather what they figure the impact of that coverage will have on the business that they do. •Last Chance: All-Barry County nominations for all fall sports teams must be sent in by the end of this week. Coaches should included statistics on their nominations and other pertinent information such as year in school, school records and how that certain athlete was valuable to his or her team. Please call the J-Ad office at (616) 945-9554 with these nominations. •Winning in Soccer: Derek Chandler, a graduate of Hastings High, is now playing collegiately at Cedarville College in Ohio. The Cedarville team captured its first winning season in eight years this fall and are now in the NCCAA (National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association) tournament with seven other teams. The tourney will take place in Longview. Texas and will begin next Wednesday. The Cedarville team is assured of at least two games. A former captain on lhe Saxon squad. Chandler is a sophomore defenseman for the Cedarville team. •Around The Tracks: Middleville's Dave Sensiba finished 10th and Dorr’s Bob Senneker placed 21 st at the Sweet Potatoes 300 Sunday at the Southern National Speedway in Kenley. N.C. Sensiba was pleased with how the season went for his crew. "After our sophomore slump last year, we came back and had a pretty consistent year." Sensiba said. "We had several top ten and top five finishes throughout the year and had a pretty good day to end the season on." Tony Raines won the race in one hour and thirty seven minutes. The final gathering of lhe ASA community in 1996 will be the National Awards Banquet Dec. 14 at the Adam's Motel in Indianapolis. •Farewell Holtz: I know I'll probably take some slack for this comment, but I was never much fond of out-going Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz. If this man is such a great coach, why do the Fighting Irish continually schedule such national powers as Pittsburgh. Rutgers and those lough military academy squads. If this college football teatr. is so good, why don't they play a schedule similar to what a Big 10 team battles against? Certainly would ' ke to hear your opinions on this one. Talk lo you soon. Saxons use sizeable lineup to post win over Panthers The importance of size on a basketball team does not always translate into having tall players who shadow over the opposition. Sometimes size, especially in the high school ranks, means the quality of depth or how a team is able to frustrate its foes by using a number of talented players. In lhe opening night of prep districts Monday at Hastings High that was certainly lhe scheme for the host Saxons. After starting out the game slowly, the blue and gold began to pull away from Delton with a fierce pressing defense and a bench that kept rested players continuously in the lineup A 10-0 run to close out the first quarter gave Hastings a 16-6 edge to begin the second stanza and started Coach Katie Kowalczyk's team well on its way to a 66­ 31 triumph over the Panthers. "We were able to run the floar real well after getting out of the blocks." Kowalczyk said. "Our denial defense and passing helped out." Defense and quickness were keys in the Saxon victory, according to Panther floor general Gary Harrington. "Our denial defense and passing helped out" Hastings Coach Katie Kowakxyta "Their intense defense and overall speed overwhelmed us." Harrington said. "Initially, we weren't having problems with their press. We were hoping for a low scoring game, but lhe press change that right around." The Hastings' victory set up a Wednesday matchup between them and their Barry County rivals Middleville. The winner of that battle advances to Friday's district championship game versus Wayland cr Allegan. Rachel Young led all scorers Monday with 25 points, a total that included a 5-of-6 shooting night from the free throw line. Traffic Jam. Hastings' players Rachel Young (42), Virginia Jennings (30), Katie Willison (34) and Delton athletes Christy NeSmith (32), Kim Cole (42) and Crystal Miller (54) converge in the lane as Jennings releases a jumper in Monday night's Barry County matchup. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) See SAXONS continued on page 11 Hastings’ soccer awarded for winning season The soccer Saxons went 13-6 in 1996, scoring 68 goals and yielding just 21. The banquet awards and O-K White team recently were given and here are the results of those post-season honors. Most Valuable Player: Damon Gonzales (Captain. 3 goals and 10 assists). Best Offensive Player: Sam Stafford (13 goals and 10 assists). Best Defensive Player: E d VanderMoien (2 goals and 8 assists) Most Improved Player: »uhn DeWitt. Lee Kaiser Award (Honor of Motivation): Kevin Cooney. AU O-K White: Casey King (Captain. 13 goals and 15 assists). Damon Gotuales and goalkeeper Mark Arens (Captain, 9 shutouts). Panthers honor ‘96 gridders Delton High's football program recently had its banquet. Here are the award winners from this season's Panthers program. Captains: Jesse Young, Chris Marlow. Scott Haas. Joel Pero. Dustin Green and Paul Finney. Best Offensive Back: Scott Haas. Best Offensive Linemen: Joel Pero and Bill Lane. Best Linebacker: Chris Marlow. Best Defensive Back: Scott Haas Most Valuable: Scott Haas. Most Improved: Chad Stopher. Best Scout Players: Malt Midkiff and Trevor Smith. Iron Men: Jason Kimbrough. Paul Finney. Jesse Young. Dustin Green. Ryan Prough, Joel Pero. Ryan Bridges. Bill Lane, Chris Marlow. Jason Flever, Kevin Higley, Jack Baird. Clint Pape. Corey Mingcrink and Chad Stopher JVs win finale The junior varsity basketball team at Hastings High closed out its season on Nov. 12 with a 40-36 win against Zeeland. Sara Allerding topped the Saxons in scoring with 15 points Amy Songer grabbed 6 rebounds, made 3 steals and nailed the free throu that helped to put the game out of reach with less than 30 seconds to play. The JV squad finished the year al 12-7 overall and 8-5 in the O-K White Conference. 1 Hastings won 13 games on the soccer field this fall to post its ninth winning season in the last eleven campaigns. In the O-K White, the Saxons finished 9-5. Chris Stafford (10) here attempts a pass to Casey King (17) in a regular season game at Johnson Field. ‘Cats advance to district final It was over early. Very early Wayland scored the first 16 points of the game and went on to topple Allegan 82-25 Tuesday night in a district hoop matchup at Hastings High. The Wildcats. 15-6 overall after starting out lhe season at 0-4. jumped out to a big lead, used a lot of players and should be rested for Friday night's championship game. Wayland will face either Hastings or Middleville, who played in the other semifinal on Wednesday Allegan's only points in the first quarter Monday night came on a shot launched before the buzzer sounded that counted for 3 points. Wayland Coach Zach Moushegian used words such as these lo describe the game "We subbed quite liberally (and) were in total command. Moushegian said. Angie Farmer lopped the 'Cats in scoring with 15 points. II of those coming in the second half. Fanner also dished out 8 assists and made 6 steals in her limited action on Tuesday. "We were doing well without her," Moushegian said. In the second half. Farmer scored Wayland's opening 8 points with 6 of those coming on 3-pointers. Eleven of Wayland s ten players scored in lhe game. Andrea Schloop and Casey Scully each tallied 11 points, while Kara Potter and Nikki Merchant each tossed in 8 markers. Scully also had 5 steals and 7 rebounds. Schloop dished out 4 assists and Mary Rybicki boarded 7 caroms. The Wildcats forced Allegan into 34 turnovers, made 25-of-62 from 2-point range and 6-of-l3 from 3-point land. Before lhe game, Moushegian warned his team about having a let down. "We were definitely worried about a team holding the ball down." Moushegian said. "We played tough, hard-nosed defense the whole game." Sara Anderson led the Tigers with 11 points. 7 of those coming in the first quarter Saxon Bess Lyons (10) attempts to put up an off-balance shot, while Panther Nicki Cheney attempts to stop the attempt. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Season ends for Lady Lions Too quick... too many good players. Those were the problems haunting Maple Valley's basketball team Monday night in district basketball play al Olivet High. Coach Jerry Reese's Lady Lions not only faced a talented team that lost just one game all season, but they had to face that team on their home court. As a result. Maple Valley fell to Olivet 58-39. ending its season al 5-16. Dawn Stine led the Lady Lions with 18 points. She also topped the team in rebounds with 11 caroms. Stacie Goris tallied 9 points and made 3 steals, while Sarah Hughes scored 2 points. Leading Olivet in scoring was Tiffany Randle, who managed 17 markers "They (Olivet) have three players who have played four years together." Reese explained. "They press well and have very good size.” One scary part in the contest came al the end of the third quarter. Maple Valley's Ericka Krolik. diving for a loose ball, broke her left arm on a scrambling play. Reese said that the season may have not produced many victories, but it certainly did not hinder his team's education on the hardcourts "It was a very youthful group," Reese said. "They grew much more than people may think." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1996 — Page 11 SAXONS continued from page 10 Young, regarded by ber couch as the (cam's "go-to" player not only scored 25. but also contributed with steals made in Hastings' demal defense and dishes that resulted tn easy baskets. With Delton trailing by two points (6-4) early in the first quarter. Young passed lo Virginia Jennings for a hoop a (8-4) and scored three consecutive baskets (14-4). including two that came as a result of steals Kim Cole lopped Delton with 7 points — 5 in the third quarter — while Holly Slap and Crystal Miller each added 6 markers. Haggerty incd Miller in a guard position to help free her help for some open jump shots Wc moved her around a couple of times because she can shoot from the outside." Haggerty explained. But. in the end. the Saxons' depth was just too much for the Pandiers to overcome. Hunter news detailed "It was nice. Wc got lo play everybody," Kowalczyk said "The kids had to get up for this game (as) districts arc a whole new season" Playing key roles in Hastings' team effort Monday were Anne Burghdoff and Katie Willi?on. Burghdoff tallied 8 points, while Willison scored 7. "Anne (Burghdoff! provides our team with a spark." Kowalczyk said. "She is an excellent passer who finds the open people. She is also and an exceptional rebounder." Burghdoff and Willison were instrumental during Hastings 28-8 run that propelled Kowalczyk's team to a 38-12 advantage at the half. ' Pictures and information concerning successful deer hunters and the deer that they bagged will appear in lhe Weekender publication Please look in lhe upcoming Weekenders for those pictorial stones. Volleyball Scores Hastings League Ten players scored for the Saxons, who entered Wednesday's Middleville contest with a 12-9 overall record. Top "Dogs of the Courts Ferris State University’s women's tennis team captured its 13th straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title this fall, extending its conference dual match winning streak to 103 matches One member of that Bulldogs' squad is junior Sarah Johnston, who played her prep tennis at Hastings High. Johnston had a 4-0 singles mark, with three of those wins coming at the No. 6 position and the other victory coming at No. 4. Sarah is the daughter of John and Diana Johnston. Here, Johnston receives a plaque from FSU President Dr. William A. Sederburg in honor of the program's 100th consecutive conference match victory earlier in the season. (Photo provided) Williams named All-MIAA Travis Williams, a graduate of Hastings High, has earned a spot on the All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football team for lhe 1996 fall season Williams, a junior placekicker, was selected to the leagues second team for his accurate fool. For the Flying Dutchmen. Lady Vikes rally to stay alive Sometimes it’s not how you start, but rather how you finish. Lakewood's basketball (earn found that out Tuesday. After a very slow start, the Lady Vikings kicked it into gear and defeated Portland 51­ 38 in its opening district game at Central Delton Kim Cole (42) drives the baseline, but Hastings* Katie Willison (34) has hopes of stopping her at Hastings High Monday. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Montcalm. Lakewood's second triumph over Portland this season advances them mu> Friday's district final to face either top-ranked Lakeview or Belding Lakewood now his an overall record of 15-6. — -----------Coach Amy Kehnle's Lady Vikes started off slowly Tuesday, trailing Portland al half 20-16. In the second half, though, the intensity picked up. the aggressive play picked and serving Entire barry county more shots fell into the basket. The final two quarters saw Lakewood out­ score Portland 16-11 and 19-7. Kehnle start her team's offense spurred its defense and vice-versa. Lake wood steals, she said, turned into Lakewood layups. The coach gave special recognition to her team's guard play. "Jami Schrock and Stephanie Elsie did a nice job off of the trap." Kehnle said. Joni Daniels led the squad with 19 points. Jennifer Nielsen finished with 11 and Schrock added 8 points. Nielsen's total included two 3-pomters that came at crucial times of the ball game. Daniels and Nielsen also grabbed 8 rebounds apiece to top the team in that category. The win for Lakewood on Tuesday improved their record lo 15-6. the most wins for the team since 1972. PREP HOOPS’ *96 TOP GUNS SCORING Joni Daniels (LW) 20.5 Rachel Young (H) 18.0 Dawn Stine (MV) 15.4 Jennie Doyle (MID) 12.8 Jami Schrock (LW) 12.0 Jennifer Nielsen (LW) 8.3 Katie Weaver (MID) 8.2 Janette Jennings (H) 8.0 T. Schondelmayer (MID) 5.3 REBOUNDS Joni Daniels (LW) 202 Dawn Stine (MV) 159 Jennifer Nielsen (LW) 125 T. Schondelmayer (MID) 101 STEALS Tracy Schondelmayer (MID) 78 Jennifer Nielsen (LW) 61 Jennie Doyle (MID) 56 Jami Schrock (LW) 49 Dawn Stine (MV) 43 Jill Vickery (30) nps down a rebound, but the Panthers were still on the short end of this Barry County cage confrontation. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) ASSISTS T. Schondelmayer (MID) 104 Jennifer Nielsen (LW) 67 Jennie Doyle (MID) 59 Jami Schrock (LW) 58 Dawn Stine (MV) 43 Williams made 2l-of-25 point after attempts and connected on 4-of 5 field goals-from 20­ 29 yards. I-for-2 from 30-39 yards and l-forI from 46-49 yards. His longest bool of the season came from 44 yards. Williams' total of 29 point* surpassed his 1995 total by 5 points. YMCA Co-Ed Volleyball Team W-L TVC....................................................................364) Bennett Industries........................................... 30-6 Dig It............................................................... 22-14 Hastings Manufacturing............................. 17-19 FlexFab........................................................... 11-25 Burkey Sales and Service.............................6-30 Hastings Sanitary...........................................4-32 YMCA Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Women’s Volleyball league A League W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle.....................................39-0 CJ Properties...................................................36-9 ICS Travel......................................................24-18 Leafwood Lumber........................................23’22 McConnells Drill Team............................ 16-23 Hastings Burial Vault.................................... 7-32 Mainstreet Savings Bank.............................. 2-43 B League Ray James Electric......................................... 35-7 Goodenough Goodies................................. 26-16 Snider Satellites.............................................23-22 Tide Office............................. 22-20 Woodmanse Sawmill................................... 20-22 Ranger Tool and Die................................... 21’21 Tope/Gilbert PLC........................................ 19-23 Backs Construction....................................... 15-27 FlexFab............................................................11-34 Bowling SCORES: Thursday A.M. Question Marks 33-15; LeHarves 31-17; Valley Realty 27-21; Leftovers 26-22; Bosleys 2314-2414; Varneys 22V6-25V6; Hastings Bowl 20-28; Lucky Shots 20-28; Early Birds 19-21; Hummers 17-31. Good Games and Series — F. Ruthruff 191-531; S. Sebastian 192-514; K Thomason 210-506. P Fisher 178-464; C. Stuart 178-464; S. Lambert 189-455; I. Ruthniff 173-450; L. Jackson 147-409; J. Piper 148-381; S. Tcuncsscn 134-337; M. Atkinson 179; P. Godbey 162; S. Salazar 152; B. Nor­ ris 154; B. Estep 149; D Olmstead 143; B. Bodo 120; S Waters 119. Tuesday Trios Late Bloomers 34-10; 3 Ponies Tack 33-11; BAL Dolls 27-17; Taz Devils 19-25; Trou­ ble 17-27; Becky s Mam Si. 17-27; Mills Landing 15-29; Day by Day 14-30. High Games and Series — J. Conger 172-463; K. Conger 178-475; S. Snider 164-458; J. Hurless 175-475; S Sebastian 195- 545; S. VanDenburg 205-596; D. Kelley 171-475; N James 154-362; B Hayes 155-381; B. Moody 203-538; L Potter 196- 545; S. Kent 188-429; K. Fay 170-442; S. Sanborn 172-428; Sam Sanborn 166-424; D Seeber 162-430 Wednesday P.M. Eye and Ent Specialists 30-14; H St H Machine 28-16; Mills Landing 28-16; Mace’s Ph 2614-1714; F H Parties 25-19; Misfits 24-20; Hair Care Center 2314-2014; Nashville Chiro 21-23; Lifestyle* 21-23; Valley Realty 2024; Varney 's Sables 15-29; Vacant 2-42. High Games and .Series — B Hathaway 189- 528; N. Varney 169-494; K Sutfin 190-485; M. Brimmer 167-479; B. Johnson 170-461; D. Seeber 191-473; F. Girrbach 161-449; L. Yoder 180-432; B Wilson 154-431; P. Frederickson 167-405; D Keller 188-407; L. Johnson 128-344; C Trumbull 145-376; K. Becker 189; T. Christopher 190; B. Norris 178; M Snow 146; J. Gardner 136; C Purden 161; C Watson 149 Recreation Bowling League *3 Barry Automotive 30.5; Freeport Elevator 28; Crystal Clear Water 24; Carlton Center Excavating 22.5; Fairchild Oil 22. (rood Games and .Series — M Buehler 503; J. Buehler 231-580; E. Olson 205-538; S. Anger 509; M Kuman 207-521; J. Jacobs 200-554; R Wieland 536; J Zink 217-555. Saturday Majors Mary Jane 16-8; Three B's 13-11; God's Power Team 1214-1 114; Ray James Elec. 12. 12Sharks 12-12. Alles Cats 12-12; A.T.T.B. 11-13; No-Pro 11-13; Nuke Em 10Vi-13Vi; Sinking Rage 9'/4-1014; Los Locos 9-15; Team 412 214-5V4. High Series and Games Boss — S Parish 225-554; B Hammond 216-571. C. Sanborn 186-512. Good Games Boss — K. Hammond 174; A McBain 173; C. Bowman 171; A. Silsby 165; D. Varney 164; D. Salazar 161; T. Wallace 162; M Salazar 154 High Series and Games Giris — W. Miller 126-312; L Jacobs 115-307 Good Games Giris — A. Rose 94; A. Bur­ ton 87; T. Morgan 86. Sundas Sight Mixed Short N Sweet 33-11; Rednecks 33-11; S A S 2714-16 Vi. B S ers 27-17. D A N Mortgage 26-18; Thunder Alley 26-18; Runarounds 23-21; Beginners Plus 2214-21'-4. Q A B Associates 2114-224; Diehard* 2014-2344; Fearsome 4 20*24; Bowling Buddies 19'^-2414; 2x4 19 25; Tasmania's 19-25. Danger Zone 17-27; Fnends 16-28. Get Along Gang 15-29 Womens High Games and Series — S. Vandenburg 215-592. K Becker 191-526; D Snyder 178-524. K Conley 192-519; E Hammontree 172-506; D Seeber 165-466. D Vickers 196-162. L Davis 169-153; L. Beyer 165-430; D.A. Snyder 167-418; J. Dezess 117-308; N. Lambert 194; L. Barnum 188; C. Curtis 170; L. Falconer 164; B. Hayes 160. Mens High Games and Series — R. Con­ ley 223-608; A. Taylor 211-560; J. Jiles ’97-540; R. Snyder 177-498; S. Krallman 189-485; B. Drayton 168-472; D. Vickers 224; K. Bushee 192; B MiDer 191; B Falconer 184; D. Seeber 184; V. Dezess 182; R. Bowman 182; J. Smith 163-395. Moose Mixed 4 R s 33Mi; Heads Out 2914; 3 Pomes 27; 9 and a Wiggle 26Vi; Special K’s 26; Get Lucky i; Big O's 23145; Sears-Service 23: Jen 1,13; Odd W a. Wling "ft $ r Cotner* 2114; Rocky R 2U; Gutter Gang 19; Ramblers 1814; Gillons Const. 16; Four Stars 8Vi; Rosco's 8. Mem Good Games and Series — B. Ripley 200-522; R. Robbins 224-581; T. Rainwater 234-616; E. Keeler 217-578; B. Madden 238-657; J Bartimus 247-606; J. Barnum 247-695; B. Cooley 152-411; D. Whitney 194-534; M Kasinsky 221-562; D. Tinkler 176; W. Gillons 151; R. Faye 191; W. Brodock 200; W Lydy 214; B Heath 214; B. Keiller 215; D. Sears 182. Womens Good Games and Series — P. Ramey 178-485; B. Hughes 212-596; B Feul 185-511; S. Keeler 194-527; C. Barnum 128-335; S. Sanborn 223-553; Shiriee V. 213-580; S McKee 211-549; S. Keillor 134-353; R. Bnimmel 168; K. Cooley 152; J. Madden 185; B. Roush 171; F. Ruthruff 164; H. Service 163. Monday Mixers The Green Chicks 32-12; Kelley Keglers 29-15; Deweys Auto Body 29-15; Girrbachs 25V6-18V&; Michetob 25-19; Rowdie Giris 24-20; Three Ponies Tack 23-21; Hartzler Tours 1914-2414; Brians Tire 16-28; Hastings Bowl 14-30; Mr. Bruces 14-30; TM Lassies 31. 13Good Games and Series — G. Cochran 166-429; L. Perry 162-436; D. Larsen 171-449; M. Snyder 170-430; Marge S. 177-504; S Sebastian 210-545; Stacey V. 166-434; E. Johnson 174-477; P. Herrington 148; C. Curtis 155; J. Kasinskey 153; M. Matson 162; D Hutchings 143; A. Hall 172; L. Hoyt 155; G. Gibson 173; R. Bennett 147; C. Trumbull 148; R. Davenport 161. Thursday Angels Mills Landing 29-19; Hastings Bowl 29-19; Styles-R-Us 28-16; Red Dog-cues 27-21; Riverside Cemetery 2614-1714; Melaleuca Inc. 25-23; Outboard Inn 24-24; NAPA girls 23-25; Nashville Chiro 22-26; Mitcher-T 20-28; Edward D. Jones 17-31; AS1 Bunny Bunch 1314-3414 Good Games and Series — D. Feldkamp 173; P VanOost 128; K. Kuhlman 155-418; M. Eaton 180-523; N Taylor 156; P Arends 180; J Hurless 158-460; B. Faul 201-555; P Fisher 187; C Curtis 145; L. Perry 148; M. Martin 143; T. Smith 134; K. Winick 162-442; D Bartimus 194; B Dunn 158-412; S. Bacheider 169; D. Suincs 175-501; K. Farr 166; S. Greenfield 180; C. Guernsey 165; L. Miller 161; L. Barnum 211; S. San­ born 168; D Seeber 160; K. Lcinaar 150; L. Apsey 191-503; L Kendall 180-178; J. Wickham 189456; T. Darnels 198-552; L. Tilley 237-552; T. Soya 160; S. Rose 201481; G Marsh 172450. Bowlercttes Hecker Insurance 22-18; Bennett Industries 22-18; Kent Oil 20-20; D J. Electric 20-20; Dorothy's Hair Styling 20-20; Carlton Center Excavating 16-24. Good Games and Series — B. Maker 169-442; K Fowler 179; J Elliston 181478; M Dull 161405; E. Ulrich 183-507; N. Goggins 147410; G. Olis I86-U8;f S. Mer rill 176464; E Vanasse 179481 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 21, 1996 Walkathon helps ‘Meals on Wheels' The eighth annual Meals on Wheels Walkathon look place at Hastings High last Saturday, but the impact from the event is certainly going to last well after the final walker finished their journey. Last year, the Commission on Aging provided 51,117 meals to Barry County seniors. Forty one walkers and sixty one individuals with pledges donated their efforts this year. An early amount of over $4,314 raised. All monies collected locally will go directly to the Barry County Commission on Aging to benefit the Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meal programs. Ccrally O'Dell, the Nutrition Program Director, gate special thanks to lhe many individuals who helped to made the event a very successful one. "We just want to make sure that there are plenty of older folks around to show the youngsters how active old age can be." The Nashville Five entertained the crowd with festive music that got the feet geared towards walking. -Corally O'Dell Walkers, young and old, spent Saturday helping to raise money tor the Meals on Wheels program. "1 would like to thank many for the prizes, for providing the food at lunch and everyone else who contributed." O'Dell said. A special thanks was given to lhe St. Ambrose church in Delton who walked for a second consecutive year, the Nashville Five who provided music for the event and to the commission's Executive Director Tammy Pennington. Concerned individuals of all ages were welcome to participate, but as O'Dell stated: "Wc just want to make sure that there arc plenty of older folks around to show the youngsters how active old age can be." A popular jingle and dance step at the high school on the day of the walking event was the Macarena. Event brings people to library On a tight carpet budget? Young and old enjoy ‘Train Time’ Call: WESTEN’S'"'"”'-'- Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Carpet on a budget All carpel 6" sq. yd. or less! ‘ “Compare to Store prices fo l(T‘-2ff“ sq. yd." Padding. Delivery Installation Available New Winter Hours For Colors & Styles & Shop at Home Service call Jeff » (616) 868-2051 Saturday 8:00 am ■ 1:00 pm Alter noun aepanmeret •or •rs eeauaoru by co»mg the ttors Help is at your The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications for a position on the Board of County Road Commissioners until 5:00 pan. on December 3.1996. Applications may be obtained at the office of the County Administrator, 3rd. floor. Courthouse, Hastings, MI 49058 Sam and Bill Robb take a look at Alice Kinney's locamotive and tracks at the Hastings Public Library last Saturday. ShamRocK Tavern 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, November 23 MC'd by Sound Expraaa Mark and Mika Shaldon A Train Time celebration was enjoyed by kids — young and old — Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Hastings Public Library. The first annual event, sponsored by lhe local library and lite McDonald's restaurant, provided train enthusiasts a chance to view and leant about trains throughout an everifi lied day Library administrator Barb Schondelmayer said that such an event helps not only to draw interest in trains, but also in the library itself. "The intent is lo bring people into the library and to get the community aware that we are here," Schondelmayer said. "Mostly, we do it for the fun. We hope to have the same kind of event in the future." Model train hobbyists, such as Don Reid, Mike Hook and John Kinney, were a few of the individuals on hand to show off their special locomotives. Hook's train exhibit had a presidential theme with pictures and actual pieces from presidents and lhe trains that they rode during their journeys across the United States. Most of the trains were assembled al the Community Room of the Barry County Courts and Laws Building, located iust across the street from the Hastings Public Library. Local historian Joyce Wcinbrecht was also present to relive lhe history of the CK&S railroad. Some of the train exhibits will remain on display until the end of the month. The Walker family lent their extensive exhibit to the library for the entire month of November. Other activities included in the Train Day were videos, drawings and handouts. Signups for the library's book club will continue till the end of the month. Prizes are awarded for books that are read. We have re answers tc al. >our concerns abou* living with neuromuscular A very special Thank-you goes out to family, disease friends, co-workers and acquaintances of THE VOICE OF HOPE Richard A. Zimmerman 1-800­ 572-1717 Wc have received many beautiful flowers, plants, cards, thoughtful prayers, precious memories and various foods and donations. MDR It is not possible to express our true appreciation, as no words can express what is in our hearts; but we are all thankful to have so many people that care and that thought so highly of a wonderful husband, terrific dad and special friend. Dick. Mike and Thelma Hook stand behind Mike's train collection that has a presential theme to It. MUSCUUW DVSTR0=*« ASSOC ATKZ, It’s Our Business To Build New Business If you could take a moment sometime and write down a thought or mentory of our Dad and mail it to us. we wou’d appreciate it — we are making a book for ourselves and his At Arcont Wj93ff* «e ’» Vt to help <tw 6ur»n W» rtfl rew rnunm hew pwttt *nd new»» couotes * ww ■x re w*ee vx re rd wttr va. and W mem mow «*o « oHr «J i family yet to come. Thank You. The Zimmerman Family Sharon Marc & Kon Chad & Mindy I Manufacturing firm in Hastings has a full time open­ ing with benefits for an experienced Autocad Operator/Designer. Must have minimum of 2 years experience in drawing mechanical parts, machine operation, and sheet metal layout. Apply to: Please mail memories to: 1021 S. Jefferson Hastings. Michigan 49058 AUTOCAD OPERATOR/DESIGNER Char Bain, 945-2729 Human Resource Department P.O. Box 340 Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. Derrick Alan Luft, Freeport and Nicole Marie Bird, Freeport. Robert Lee Elkins. Jr., Plainwell and Rebecca Ann Dutcher, Plainwell. Daniel John Miller, Middleville and Jamie Lee Beuschel, Middleville. Dennis John Williams. Lowell and Michelle Lynne Nelson, Hastings. Thomas William Shumway. Hastings and Dance Charlene Cheney. Hastings. William Arthur Cheney. II. Hickory Cor­ ners and Michelle Dawson. Hickory Comers. Read all the NEWS of Hastings and Barry County. Subscribe to... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 ________________________________ __ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 21, 1996 — Page 13 Celtic music and storytelling will ring in the holiday season in Hastings • The Hastings Area Chamber of pommerce Christmas Committee and the Thomapple Arts Council are jointly offering It special evening of story telling and original Irish and Scottish folk music as part of the Christmas Festival weekend in Hastings. The Crossing of Chicago will entertain with Celtic music and the Story Spinners of Grand Rapids will present "Stories for the Season and Heart" during the special event at 7 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 7 in the sanctuary at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The church is located at 721 S. Jefferson in Hastings Tickets are $2 per person and arc available at the Love Inc. of Bans County office, lhe Hastings Chamber and at the door. The Crossing, a six member band, will share music for the holidays, played on a va­ riety of instruments. The group made its loc?' debut at Summcrfest 1990 and has since ictumed for many other performances in the area ' The Crossing has released four CDs and cassettes over the years. Their most recent project is entitled ’Dochas (Hope)." Instruments played by the group include guitars, bagpipes, fiddle, penny whistle, lap ■ulcimers. bodhran (an Irish drum), harp and cello. Members of the group sing. also. ; Members include Tony Krogh. Pat Peter­ son. Jennifer Ingerson. Mary Hall. Mike Baznik and Hilde Bialach. j During the Hastings performance an offer­ The Crossing of Chicago will entertain with Celtic music in Hastings next month. ing will be taken to support the work of ffhe Crossing's community. Jesus People SUSA, which reaches out to street people and Uxised women in Chicago. » The local Thomapple Arts Council is bringing members of the Story Spinners to Hastings to start the special evening with holiday stories. Storytellers Dons Larson. Rich DeCom^ner. Gloria Congelosi and Jenifer Strauss Jenifer Strauss Ivinskas Lake Odessa NEWS Ivinskas will weave a variety of tales for the holidays. Ivinskas. a professional storyteller since 1991. lives in Hastings and is a member of the local Arts Council and the Story Spin­ ners. "I am proud to have these storytellers per­ form in our community..." Ivinskas said. "Traditional storytelling and the Celtic mu­ sic of The Crossing will be a perfect holiday combination .." She has been telling stories to audiences since 1983 and quit her teaching job with Ionia Public Schools in 1991 to pursue a career in storytelling. She travels ex­ tensively giving storytelling performances at schools, libraries, museums and for community organizations. She also has been featured at conferences and workshops on storytelling. Ivinskas was a featured teller at the 9th annual Ann Arbor Storytelling Festival and shares tales from around the world and within the shared human experience. Gloria Congelosi. one of the storytellers who is coming to Hastings, is a Grand Rapids educator, mother of five and a lover of stories. She has folk tales, legends and a variety of stories in her repertoire and has Rich DeCommer been a featured teller al the Grand Rapids Tellcbration and The Winter Evening of Tales, co-sponso*ed by the Grand River Folk Arts Society. Congelosi has told her tales in many schools and on WYCE Radio. Rich DeCommer has been a storyteller for more than 12 years. His favorite type of sto­ ries arc folk tales and personal tall tales. He has been a maintenance technician for the U.S. Postal Service for 11 years. Currently, he is rebuilding a 33-foo< sail boat in hopes of finding new stones in the Caribbean...if Doris Larson was bom into a family that loved stories, so stories have always been important to her. She continued the family storytelling tradition by telling stories to her own children as they grew up. Story time was her favonte part of the day during the 27 years that she taught second grade Now retired, she said. "It is my job to have fun" and one of the main sources of that fun is storytelling, whether it is at the Van A nde I Museum or to her two grandsons. Doris Larson HONOR ROLL: Hastings High School (First marking period ending Nov. I) Seniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Michael Burghdoff. Joshua Cook. Andrea Dreyer. Erin Dudley. David Frisby. Rachel Hough. Janette Jennings. Meghan Kaiser. Sarah Keller. Peter Lewis. Elizabeth Lincolnhol. Shannon Lundstrum. Lisa McKay. Manda Meeth. * Elena Mellen. Gregg Mesecar. Kris­ ten Norris. Teague O’Mara. Megan Pierce. Kylie Reed. Mandy Russel). Adam Smith. Jodi Songer. Eric Soya. Benjamin Spahr. Malanee Tossava. Justin Waters. Sossity Wolfe. Colleen Woods and Knstal Yoder Honors (3.10-3.49) — Rachel Apsey. Elizabeth Benedict. Anders Birk. Amy Boger. Darcic Bolo. Jay Bohhouse. Meredith Carr. James Champion. Brook Clark. Jillian Conrad. Joshua Duils. Devan Endres, Shauna Engelhard. Susan Fenstemaker. Ja­ son Fuller. Lisa Gardner. Wendy Gerber. Jennifer Hayes. Christm Holcomb. Richard Holzmuller. Jamie Lambeth. Jonathan ^Lawrence. Ryan Lcmiv. Victor Lewis. Stacey Martin. Jason McCabe. Sarah Miles. Cassandra Miller. Tonya Morgan. Meghann Murphy. Bobbi Jo Napora. Jennifer Newton. -Jami Roll. Jennifer Schranz. Becky Shorkey. Joshua Storm. James Strimback. Teresa Swihart. Nick Thornton. Andy Van Koever­ ing. Darcy Welton and Edward Youngs Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Nicholas Adams. Anthony Bolthouse. Amanda Carr. Mindy Clawson. Melissa Craven. Barbara Duane. Enc Greenfield. Amanda Hawbakcr. Adam Hermenitt. Josh Hill. Elizabeth LaJoye. Rebecca Mepham. Suzanne Schmader. Ken Schroeder. Scott Smith. Aaron VanSyckle. Alexander Voss and Came Westra. Juniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Casey Ander­ son. Julie Anthony. Jeff Arnett. Matthew Barnum. Sarah Bcllgraph. ‘Anne Burgdoff. •Carley Case. Tye Casey. Lisa Cooklin. Darnell Day. Rachel Dreyer. Cheryl Gib­ bons. Summer Gillons. "Traci Heffelbower. Melissa Lancaster. ‘Bess Lyons. Enc Mc­ Carty. •Melissa Meaney. Rebecca Mem­ man. Lindsey Micel. ‘Aleisha Miller. Erika Ordiway. Amy Robbe. Patrick Shade. Jonathan Swinkunas. Adam Taylor. Matthew Toburen. •Danielle Wildern. •Katie Willison. Kathenne Wood and Rachel Young. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Beau Barnum. Nathan Belcher. Amy Belson. Michelle Bics. James Birman. Amy Coe, Andrew Courtnght. Chad Curtis. Mylea deGoa. Zachary Deming. John P DeWitt. Adam Gee. Philip Cole. Nicholas Hosteller. Benjamin James. Michael Jarvis. Stephanie Jiles. Lynnae Jones. Sarah LaJoye. Jennifer Lewis. Jeremy Malhson. Michael McKeough. Tnsha McKeough. Emily Mead. Melissa Moore, Alyssa Morgan. Angela Newsled. Joshua Newton. Genna Nichols. Jenny Norris. Kristen Piechnik. Lindsey Pittelkow. Kyle Pohja, Stacy Pratt. Jessica Price. Kenneth Rose. Kimberly Sawdy. Megan Schirmer. Came Service. Carl Smith. Christopher Stafford. Jeffrey Storrs. Kathryn Thomas. Lesley Thornton. Eddie VanderMolcn and Kimberly Yoder. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Nichole Bivens. Knsten Hanshaw. Knsty Lutz. Carla McCullough. Laura McKinney. Amber Mikolajczyk. Misha Neil. Christopher Olmsted. Jessica Olmsted. Benjamin Potter. Ryan Rude. Tiffany Seymour. Katy Strouse. Michael Sulcer and Evan Winkler. Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4 0) — ’Bcthanj Ar­ nett. James Beachnau. Sarah Byington. •Rebecca Carr. Alicia Cooney. Dennis Ea­ gle. Enn Englehart. Jason Flohr. Erca Ful­ mer. Marc Haywood. Karen Herbstreith. Jes­ sica Huss. Derek Johnson. "Michael Lip­ straw. •Beauregard Mason. ‘Allyson Morgx’i. David Parker "Amber Reid. Jamie Reid. Brooke Rizor. •Corey Sandusky. Scott Sawyer. Destiny Seeber. Enka Simpson. Levi Solmes. Amy Songer. Patti Stockham. Tara Stockham. Laura Storm. Amanda Strickland, Jonathan Styf. Laura Thomas and Michael Wank Honors (3.10-3 49) — Chen Baker. David Barnum. Angela -Boger. Matthew Bradles. Luke Cook. Joshua Dickinson. Stephanie Donalds. Jeffrey Doozan. Bnan Dunn. Sally Edger. Sindi Felzke. Daniele Golnck. Kan Gregory. Kenneth Hox worth. Andrew Keller. Cnstina Lancaster. Houston Malone. Anthony O'Heran. Andrea Pond. Paul Rcdbum. knsten Schlachter. Silas Smith. James Storms. Steven Storrs. Joshua Warren and Adam Whitney. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Sara Allcrding. Roxanne Galisdorfer. Justin Gordenski. Ty Greenfield, Jeremiah Johnson. Anna Lewis. Stephen Moray, Brooke Norris, Todd Schantz and Sara Slagstad. Freshmen High Honors (3.5-4.0) — ’Joshua Alderson. Katie Alkrding. ’Justin Benner. •Danielle Bowman. Anthony Bowne. Amanda Buskirk. Katie Cook, Michael Courtright. ’Elwood Davis. Carolyn De­ Witt. Kevin Gerlinger, Sarrah Gregory. •Sherri Gregory. ‘Michelle Griggs. •Valerie Heffelbower. ’Jennifer Hodges. *Susan Hubbard. Virginia Jennings. •Daniel John­ ston. *Ivy Malone. Nathan McKelvey. Samantha Miller. Antosia Myers. Curtis Norris. *Steven Obreiter. Matthew Peake. Sarah Penrod. ‘Laura Raffler. Melissa Rench. Heather Rose. Chad Sanborn. Amy Schiedel. Heidi Schmidt. Brice Schoemer. Benjamin Shaw. Courtney Sinclair. •Rachel Smith. ’Samantha Snow. Samuel Stafford. Lauren Stincman. ’Amber Wilde. Brandon Willard. Jill Williams. Kyle Winkler and Molly Woods Honors (3.10-3.49) — Christy Anderson. Joshua Angoli. Jason Bailey. Jeremy Bishop. Caleb Bolthousc. Marie Carpenter. Jay Campbell. Rebecca Casarez. Nick Deline. Barbara Despins. Jennifer Droll. John Eggers. Callie Girrbach. Jessica Gole. Samantha Goodenough. Jolene Griffin. Lindsey Karas. Matthew Larsen. Matthew Lawrence. Dusty Lundstrum. Erika Main. Joseph Martin. Justin Martisius. Amy Miller. Jeremy Peake. Lctctia Pennington. Laura Piechnik. Lindsay Rafi. Andrew Safie. Lisa Simon. Terry Smith. Nick Steele. Casey Stormes. Robert Swiatek. Jennifer Taylor. Corey Thompson. Pamela Weatherly. Kathryn Williams. Michael Wolfe and Shawna Woody Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Brook Bennett. Josh Doe. Stephen Gardner. Amiec Hawbaker. Joshua Hendershot. Laura Hubert. Bnan Loftus. Joshua Malik. Andrew Soya and David Welton. Alternative Education Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Dallas Hankinson ’Indicates 4.0 G P A. Before the November 5 election lhe library had in its front window a series of cut-out let­ ters spelling the mono for the millage vou*. "All Booked Up and No Place to Grow. ’ Now that the vote was successful, the messages has changed to "All Booked Up and a New Place to Grow." People who use the library are really elated to have the millage pass. At nearby Sunfield, where the millage request was for 1.6 mills, the proposal lost. Friends of the Library met Nov. 5 and had the good news that two couples are now life members of the Friends. A newsletter is to be sent in December in advance of the January election of two directors. Any Friends member is eligible to become a director. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Nov. 14 with 28 present. There wis.tn outstanding program on '■ infant feeders brought by Michael Rohrbachcr with much help from his wife. Sharon, and son. Adam. Their display took more than an hour to put in place and nearly that long to pack They are editors of a quarterly newsletter for collec­ tors. Then association has more than 200 members across the country. Not only did they have an extensive display of infant nurs­ ing bottles, but all manner of Go-Withs such as infant heated dinner dishes, rattle boxes and doil bottles. - After seeing the samples of narrow necked bottles and other feeding paraphernalia, if is small wonder that most families lost one or more children in infancy before sterilization of feeding equipment became common. It was 50 or more years after Louis Pasteur proved his theory of sanitation/bactena/illness before Americans made use of his premises to cor­ rect feeding methods used for centuries. Im­ agine feeding an infant from the tip of a cow's horn? More workers and bakers are recruited for "Christmas Round The Town" Nov. 29 and 30. when the depot will be open both days with new displays and goodies for sale. An error was made in last week's column about the parentage of the late Wayne Wortley of Big Rapids. His parents were Howard and Alma Wortley. who lived on Second Avenue north of lhe greenhouse. Wayne’s one brother is Neil of Missouri. The late William Wortley and wife. Maude, were parents of Roy. Ray. Galen. Mabel and Orpha The McDonald's restaurant is rapidly tak­ ing shape. By the weekend the front wall was up. On Wednesday forenoon. United Methodist Women members from Woodland. Hastings and Lake Odessa attended a seminar at the Bellevue Church On Friday evening, lhe usual Sunfield and Lake Odessa people attended the Kiwanis travel program at Hastings Central Auditorium for a program by Ed'Lark. U.S. Manne Pvt Karl Adams has com­ pleted basic training in San Diego. He is the son of Lawrence and Ann Adams, grandson of Martin and Elaine Johnson of Lake Odessa and great-grandson of Carl Behnke ( The Grand Rapids Press earned a Saturday story on Lakewood's girls* basketball (earn and the outstanding record of Joni Daniels who scored 40 points in a game against Charlotte. The game score was 74-49 and the season record for the Viking girls was 15-5. Another key player mentioned in the story was Woodland Township's Abby DeHoog. granddaughter of Frank and Jean Schwarting. Lakewood will play this week in a district tournament at Central Montcalm. A possible competitor in that tournament is Lakeview (Montcalm County), which has a season record of 20-0. One of the newest houses on Willowbrook Drive is now occupied. Ground has been broken and the foundation in place on Arden ’ Drive for the future home of Yvonne Cobb. This area just outside the village has developed from the Willowbrook Golf Course, owned by the McLaughlin family. The streets are named for family members — Arden. Cariyn, Nelson. The monthly Ionia County Health Depart­ ment immunization clinic will be held on Wednesday of next week. Nov. 27, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the basement of Central UM Church. The space is accessible from the Fellowship Hall entrance. The Lakewood community Thanksgiving service is to be held at Zion Lutheran Church Wednesday evening. Nov. 27. at 7 p.m. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice it hereby grven that rhe Borry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct o public hearing lor the following: CASE NO. V-34-96 — Robert Cretsinger. (applicant). LOCATION Across from 512 Eost Shore Dr. on the East side off Hickory Rd in Sec 29. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building larger than 1024 square feet ond higher than 16 feet •ng Office at 948 4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and service,. such os signers for the hearing impaired ond audio topes of printed materials being considered ot the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities ot the meeting'hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Borry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058. (616) 948 4891 Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk (11/21) CASE NO. V-35-96 — Howard Wendell Russell, (applicant). LOCATION At 14658 S. Kellogg School Rd on the West side between Hickory and Sheffield Rds in Sec 28 Barry Twp. PURPOSE Requesting o variance to expand o nonconforming use by erecting on addition to a house in the C-2 coning district CASE NO V-36-96 — David ond Jody Calbough (applicant). , LOCATION At 14701 Beford Rd on the Eost side between Htckory and Strickland Rds. in Sec. 27 Johnstown Twp PURPOSE Requiting a variance to split a parcel with less rood frontage than required MEETING DATE December 10 1996 TIME 7 30 p m PLACE Community Room tn the Courts ond low Building at 220 West Court Streets. Hastings Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time ond place Site inspection of the above described proper ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap peals members the day o» the hearing Persons in­ terested m accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office The variance applications ore available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice 220 W State St Hostings Mich.gon during the hours of 8 a m . to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m } Monday thru Friday Please coll the Plonn 1 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 21. 1996 Ex-Hastings man to face charges in tot’s death The former Hastings man charged with open murder in the death of a 2-year-old girl waived his right to preliminary examination in Calhoun County District Court Wednes­ day pending review of autopsy results. Robert Edward Hine, of Battle Creek, was in court following his arrest on a charge of open murder Nov. 8. According to reports from the Calhoun County Prosecutor's office, the arrest was made after the death of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter, Caitlan McLaughlin. Sources from Battle Creek confirmed that Hine and the baby's mother. Megan McLaughlin lived together at 48 Ferndale in Battle Creek. On Thursday Nov. 7, emer­ gency medical personnel were called to the residence where they found the little girl un­ conscious. She was rushed lo Battle Creek Health Systems, where she was later pro­ nounced dead. Though preliminary reports indicated that Caitlan had died of a blow to the head, au­ topsy results were not available until Wednesday, allowing no time to review them prior to the hearing. Those results were not made available to the press. "The prosecutor's office did not receive those results until today and we (meaning the defense) were not privileged to them un­ til just prior to this hearing." said Mitchell Nelson. Hine's attorney. Upon a favorable response from District Judge John R. Holmes to waive the exami­ nation. Nelson also made a plea for a "gag order." stating that he fell coverage by lhe press had been damaging to the case. "I want this case to be tried here in the Members of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee practice their caroling lor Hastings' Of Christmas Past scheduled for Dec. 6-8. Pictured are (front row. from left) Barb Benner of Home to Home Craft Tour; Katie Cherry; Marcia Martin of the Hastings Jaycees; Diane Smith, director of Chartton Park; (middle row. from left) Diane Haines of Home to Home Craft Tour and Feed Sack Fashions; Dixie Stadel-Manshum. executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce; Barbara Schondelmayer, librarian at Hastings Public Library; Brian Shumway of the Hastings Lions Club; (back row, from left) Craig Stapert of First United Methodist Church; Karen Heath of Second-Hand Comers; Jenifer Ivinskas of the Thomapple Arts Council and Steve Reid ot Love Inc. of Barry County. For more on Of Christmas Past, including a schedule ot events, read Tuesday's Reminder. Robert Hine entered the courtroom in tears yesterday and awaited a decision to postphone his Preliminary Examination on Open Murder and related charges. courtroom not by lhe press," he said, indicat­ ing thal several "leaks” of inaccurate and in­ conclusive information would prohibit a fair trail. Hine remains in custody at the Calhoun County Jail awaiting scheduling for another hearing, which the court indicated would be at least two weeks. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 H ABANDONED FACTORY RETO'S wrong color, no huge 3 •nd 4 bedroom mobile hornet. Cuaom bmk for wuerbed, la time home beyen program available. will relocate tree it necetmry. No payment until January of 1**7. 1-300-317-0035. Weal Mich. WfM t llailtftl\ ADOPTION: Is our only way of becoming parents. Please help u> by letting us help you. We will provide an abundance of love and happiness for your infant in our country home. Please call Dick and Cindy at 1-800-225-7533. We are approved through Adoption’s Associates Inc. ATTENTION, HOME­ WORKERS NEEDED. Don’t delay, call right away to receive a free information package. 616-667-1390_______________ EXPERIENCED FORK LIFT MECHANIC WANTED: Minimum 5 years experience in gasoline and electrics. Part-time or full time. Fax resume al 616-941-3346 or call at 616-944-3377_______________ EXPERIENCED COOK, for family restaurant. Call 616-945-4134._______________ HELF WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Freeport, MI EOE FROGRAM DIRECTOR NEEDED for a volunteer advo­ cacy agency. Half time position with full time in one year. Need administrative and people skills. Preferable to have experience with volunteers and knowledge of juvenile court or human services Call 948-3213 for m application. SECRETARIAL POSITION^ FT/w benefits for MSV Cooperative Extension in Hast­ ings. Must be profident in Windows/Microsoft Word, have good communication &. organi­ zational skills, and able to handle multiple duties. Knowledge/ background in Agriculture and 4-H a plus! Send resumes to: Attn: Sharon Russell. Ofc. Mgr. Barry County MSU Extension. 220 w Court SL. Hastings. Ml 49058 by Monday, November 25. 1996.___________________ SUBWAY IS ACCEPTING applications for part-time help, must be 18. Apply m person at 725 West State St. Hastings. DO YOU HAVE more month, than money?? Sell Avon. Call Sharon at 616-945-2624. I m Salt 19B4 FORD BRONCO 4x4, $1,900. And 1984 Ford Ranger $700 OBO 517-852-2027 WAN 1 Eli - Old poxteardx. The 944-40*4. *12 AMC EAGLE 4WD. Excellent condition. New tires, brakes A windshield. $1,700. 623-3182 / III l\( III 2 BEDROOM LAKEFRONT Wall Lake Delton, 1 year lease. References and deposit Call evenings and weekends 623-8218 ftaiuip Stilt TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH, 9am no early sates. Entire household, soft bed, swtvte rocker. China cabinet, like new. 100 Lentz Sl., Apart­ ment A Nashville. \atimial h/\ 153* WEEKLY! Milling company leocn from home Many poaitionx available. Eaay! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publisher!. 1-KXM24-3026, exl. 1400, 24hn.______________________ STEEL BUILDING DEAL­ ERSHIP, commercial, agricultaral, rexidential. National company tclecting dealer in open marteu (303) 759-3200; Exl 59U). I hank \ mi CARD OF THANKS The family of Lucite Brown wishes to express our thanks to all our friends, neighbors, and family for the acts of kindness shown during mother’s illness and death. A special thanks to the Doctor’s, nurses, and staff al Pennock Hospital and Thomap­ ple Manor. Also thanks to her pastor. Revere nd George Spc as and her church family for the many visits and cards of encouragement. Your thoughtfulness will not be forgotten. Harold 8l Beverly Brown Gordon & Helen Brown Margaret & Bill Schteh Marion & Al Van Meter ANTIQUE, WHITE QUILTED valances, from oriy inal Felpausch home. 1 14fL. 2 10fL, plus curtain rods. All excellent condition, $100. 948-4261____________________ BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED with frame <t queen size firm mattress set Still in plastic. Cost $700, Sacrifice $190. 1-517-676-6414._____________ BEAUTIFUL 4 FOSTER CHERRY full size bed with brand new mattress set cost $800. sell for $185. 1-517-852-4148._____________ CHOOSE TO LOSE BY CHRISTMAS: Lbs. inches and keep cm off! Call Nikki al 616-721-3041________________ SEALY POSTURFEDIC king size, pillow top, deluxe mattress set with frame, 2 months old. cost $1400. Must sell! $350. 1-517-676-6414 I H Officials at the Kellogg Community College's Barry County Center, located between Gun Lake and Heath roads, have asked thal hunters and snowmubiliers refrain from us­ ing the college property in Hastings. Hunters have been sighted on the prop­ erty, causing officials to become concerned. "We are very concerned for the safety of our students," said Tim Sleevi, director of KCC’s Barry County Center. \iitmiimi\< I WOULD LIKE TO BUY • good working wuher and dryer, Trrre cart". 1-317499414K lit Ip tyiiilid AN OHIO OIL COMPANY needs mature person now in the HASTINGS area. Regardless of experience, write KT). Read. PX>. Box 696. Dayton, OH 45401______________________ tuili tl No hunting, snowmobiling at KCC site Silent Observer Ml Of ‘ REWARD Barn County am h> l\‘t m NICE YOUNG COUFLE would like to rent a house or apartment near Freeport or in the surrounding area. Would consider taking a fixer upper with the option to buy. Both employed. Call 765-3578 after 7pm. or leave a message. Ihisith \\ Semin PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates, joe Mil Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888, TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, collages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message ALASKAN HUSKY PUPPIES 6,7. and 8 weeks old, wormed and first shot, brown eyes or gray eyes, $100-125. Blue eyes $150-175. 616-693-3449 Clarksville. 1-800-331-9031 This Sword Says We’re Your American Cancer Society Four arrested in break-ins HASTINGS — Michigan State Police troopers have arrested four suspects in connection with numerous residential and business break-ins as well as car larcenies in the Yankee Springs, Bowens Mil), Middleville and Gun Lake area. Detectives from the State Police said they arrested Raynell P. Vanstee, 20, of Middleville, Andrew D. Nelson, 18, of Wayland, and a 17-year old from Middleville and a 19-year old from Middleville on various charges. The latter two bad not yet been arraigned. Vanstee was scheduled for a Wednesday preliminary exam on charges of receiving and concealing over $100, second degree home invasion and larceny from a building. Nelson is scheduled for a Nov. 27 preliminary exam on charges of second degree home invasion and larceny from a building. Detectives said the investigation is continuing and expect four additional suspects to be charged. The Slate Police and Barry County Sheriffs Department said they hope to clear up dozens of larcenies and burglaries with the arrests. Marina, car wash burglarized YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are investigating a breaking and entering al Harrison’s Marina on the north end of Gun Lake and a breaking and entering of coin boxes at the Own Lake Car Wash one-half mile west of the manna. Sheriffs department officials said lhe incidents are believed lo have occurred Tuesday night and resulted in thousands of dollars in damage to shrink wrap used on 39 boars in storage for the season. They said the suspects then took radios and other small electronic equipment from lhe boats. The suspects are then believed to have gone to the car wash and stolen an undetermined amount in quarters. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Barry County Sheriffs Department at 948-4805 or Silent Observer at 1-800-331-9031. Barry Police probing burglary BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township Police are investigating a Wednesday morning break-in, near the Methodist church, in lhe 500 block of South Grove Street in Delton Police said the break-in occurred between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. and resulted in the theft of over $5,000 in property, including a 27-inch television, multiple VCRs and stereo systems, gold, watches, rings, coins and clothing. Police said they believe there is a high probability multiple people were involved and ask anyone with information to call lhe Barry Township Police Department at 623-5512 ot Silent Observer at 1-800-331-9031. • Delton car wash burglarized BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township Police are investigating a Friday night burglary at the Little Bear’s Buggy car wash on M-43 in Delton. Police said damage occurred to all four was stalls and two had the change stolen from them. Police said a Pepsi machine was also destroyed in an attempt to get into the machine. Police said about $200 in quarters were taken and that they have a couple of suspects, but encourage people with information to contact the Barry Township Police Department or Silent Observer. One arraigned, juvenile charged FREE STRAY CAT. Smokey gray, long hair, grecn eyes Very gentle and loving. Must take to shelter soon. 948-9603_______ HASTINGS — A Hastings City Police investigation of a Nov. 2 assault on a 16-year old has resulted in charges being brought against Tina M. Billings, 19, of Hastings and a LOST BLACK DOG. Medium size, name Cody. Male, wrinkle face, Shar Pei mu. 11-14-96 broke teash, might be tangled in woods “E” Drive, Beadle Lake Road 6 1/2 mile Road area. Battle Creek. Reward. Please call, leave message with any information. Had license tag. 616-962-7037.966-9153 ask for Jim III. 965 4994. year 14old female. Police said the victim was at an East Grand Street residence when she got into a argument with Billings and the juvenile. Both of them left, but Billings returned and allegedly punched the victim, beginning a fight. The juvenile returned and encouraged Billings and then joined in the melee, police said. The victim told police Billings bit her in the arm and she returned the bite. Police said they saw several scratches on the victim around the eyes and nose, as well as a large bump on her forehead and another on the right side of her head above ber ear They also saw the bite mark on the victim s arm. describing the skin as slightly broken, very swollen and obviously a bite mark due to teeth marks and the shape of the wound. Billings is scheduled for a pre-trial bearing on a charge of assault and battery Nov. 27. In Miinmiam IN MEMORY OF CHRIS POTTER WHO PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 22,1995 Dad. Tomorrow it will be one year since you chose to leave and know one knows why but you. The years of anger and hurt couldn’t bear you to make it through. You are in a peaceful place now away from lhe pain and sorrow wc’U all see you again someday, but it may not be tomorrow. But as the snow flies and the cold weather appears we’ll all think of you in happy times and wipe away lhe tears. I' II continue to play the song that reminds me of you “LOVE HURTS”, the meaning of lhe song so true. With Love, Your Daughter Takytha POLICE BEAT Drunken driver has accident Even though thete are many cancer organiza­ tions, there is only one American Cancer Society. Follow the sword in the battle against oncer. For more information oil 1-800-ACS-2345 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Middleville man was cited for drunk driving after his car struck a tree Nov. 12. Michigan Stale Police troopers said James H. Bardwell. 26. was northbound on Briggs Road about four-tenths of a mile north of Chief Noonday Road when he lost control of his vehicle in a left curve. Troopers sa-u Bardwell's vehicle ran off lhe roadway to the right, bouncing off of one tree and striking another tree. Deer hunter shot; crashes ‘normal’ HASTINGS — Area police agencies report that a Delton man was accidentally shoi. while car-accidents are running about normal since the beginning of firearms season for deer. The injured hunter was hunting near South Broadway near Hastings when he was reportedly struck by a bullet that came from a car that the man said shined a light on trim. AMERICAN > CANCER SOCIETY TBnrSBOTBIBC Mmmn TBAB TVI swon He was treated al Pennock Hospital. The Barry County Sheriffs Department has handled 39 such accidents since Friday, while the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings has handled 24. The state police said by comparison, there were six car-deer accidents on the das before firearms season opened. The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. ! • � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-11-28.pdf d2fb0616d169cba1a1a3f0165eca1ba6 PDF Text Text All-County teams revealed Delton kids do public relations See Pages 10,11 See Page 3 Students have holiday feats See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1836:i,rr >4^3 W’e. k 1ASTINGS ANNER THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 28. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO. 48 News Briefs Algonquin Lake work on dam to begin soon Red Cross holiday ball is Saturday The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have its first annual holiday ball Saturday evening. Nov. 30. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Two bands will perform in alternate sets, starting at 8 p.m., Les Jazz, which will play the big band sound, and Echo, which will do oldies rock *n roll. Socializing will begin at 7 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be available and there will be drawings for door prizes. Tickets are $10 each and can be pur­ chased at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, any Red Cross board mem­ ber or at the Music Center. There will be no smoking al the dance. ‘Christmas Past’ at Chariton Park Charlton Park will have its annual "Of Christmas Past" celebrations on consecutive weekends, from noon to 5 p.m. Smimfay and Sunday. Dcc_6 and 7 and Dec. Band 14. The 16-building restored villagl will be decorated as it would have been 100 years ago. Visitors will be able to hand dip their own scented candles, create a com husk angel, stencil a holiday card, make a tin punch ornament, decorate a sugar cookie and taste chestnuts toasting on an open fire, steaming wassail. English plum pudding and homemade baked cookies from a wood stove. Dulcimer music will be provided in the village church by the Thomapple Dulcimer Society. St. Nicholas will greet children, carriage rides around the village will be offered and visitors can do some shopping at the museum gift shop. Admission is $4 for aduits 16 and over. $1 for children ages 5 to 15 and children under 4 will be free. For more information, call Charlton Park at 945-3775. CAT to make visit on Dec. 4 The Community Assessment Team through Michigan Slate University will return to Barry County at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 4. at the local campus of Kellogg Community College. 2950 Gun 1-ake Road. Anyone in the county who is inter­ ested in local economic development is invited to attend the forum to hear the team's assessment. For more information, call the Coop­ erative Extension Service office al 948­ 4862. New Year’s Eve party scheduled The Hastings Circle of Friends is sponsoring a New Year's Eve cocktail pvty and silent auction at the Hastings Country Club. Proceeds from the event, which will be from 9 p.m. to I a m. Tuesday. Dec. 31, will help raise funds for the new children's playground structure planned for Bob King Park. There will be hors d'oeuvres. a cash bar. dancing and a midnight celebration, in addition to the silent auction. Items to be auctioned include a rug from Brown's Custom Interiors and an hour of storytelling by Jennifer Ivmskas. Admission will be $20 per person and all ticket sales will be in advance. Tick­ ets may be purchased al King's Music Center or from any Circle of Friends volunteer. For more information, call Sue Kolanowski at 948-2974. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 50* Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod received a reasonably positive evaluation after his second year on the job. City manager’s job evaluation positive by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council seems well satisfied with the job performance of Howard Penrod. its first and only city manager. The results of the :ouncil*s second evalua­ tion of Penrod were made public Monday night, and they were about the same as the first one last year. Out of a possible score of 200 for 10 categories, he was given a 163. for 81 percent. His total score at the end of 1995 was 162 Penrod became Hastings' first city man­ ager in Septemb-r 1994. His salary, which like that of all other city department heads, is re-examined at the beginning of each year. He now makes just under $60,000 annually. The categories in the evaluation were or­ ganizational management, fiscal manage­ ment. program development, planning, intergovemment relations, relationship with public, relationship with employees, rela­ tionship with council, professional devel­ opment and personal characteristics. Not all of the questions were scored by one council member. Penrod s highest marks came in the areas of relationship with council (88 percent) and professional development (87 percent). His lowest marks came in intergovemment rela­ tions (69 percent) and fiscal management (78 percent). The city manager told the council he un­ derstood the criticisms. "1 should spend more lime communicating with council members and be working dili­ gently to correct deficiencies in fiscal man­ agement. “ Penrod also said tie was generally pleased overall with the perfornflMc ftvicw. Seme of tile comments made about the city manager m the written evaluations were: • “Is prepared al meeting, directs staff well al meeting." • "1 am full satisfied with the city man­ ager’s handling of financial matters." • "Is well organized in directing staff to w accomplish the direction of the council." • "Well prepared. Obviously puts thought and preparation in communication for coun­ cil." • "This council member is duly impressed with the city manager. He is knowledgeable, concerned, committed and steadfast in his job’ • "Although I appear somewhat critical, overall I strongly believe Howard has been a great asset this year. He has had some hard issues to deal with, and has done it very well." • "Still have no investment plan. Out­ standing job in past year dealing with Pen­ nock and Hanover Village problem." There were some comments that reflected some council members' lack of confidence in their knowledge in certain areas. Some comments to this effect included: See MANAGER, continued page 3 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Property owners wi'h frontage on Algo­ nquin Lake and (hose with lake access will pay special assessment taxes ranging from $1,764 to $240 to replace the lake's dam Weather permitting, work on the dam could begin as soon as Monday and be com­ pleted in four to six weeks, Barry County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer said. GEO Con of Jenison, the lowest of four bidders, will charge $156,400 to replace the dam. The total cost of the project, including en­ gineering. is $244,000. and will be paid by the owners of 365 parcels of property that have lake frontage or lake access. Property owners will have up to five years to pay the special assessments in install­ ments. including interest, which will appear each year during that period on their property tax bills as a special drain lax. Residents who pay the entire assessment before Dec. 30 will not be charged interest. Urgency to replace the dam ..terns from a June 19 emergency when a 36-inch pipe leading from the dam spillway to a box cul­ vert under Slate Road partially collapsed after heavy rains swelled lake waters. To take the pressure off the dam. an emergency spillway was constructed. Eighty-seven percent of the project costs to replace the dam will be paid by property owners with lake frontage and 13 percent by owners of "back lots" who have access to the lake. Shaffer said. When Shaffer developed the final special assessment lax roll, he devised seven differ­ ent factors to make repayment of the dam re­ placement "fair for everyone." Originally he had proposed assessing $1,000 to each parcel owner with lake frontage and $500 to back lol owners. How­ ever, he said after listening to some negative comments from property owners al the first public hearing regarding the cost of the spe­ cial tax in comparison to parcel sizes and lo­ cations. he said he restructured assessments after also consulting with other counties. The seven factors in the special assess­ ment roll, approved Tuesday by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, arc: • $1,764 (total assessment without inter­ est) for parcels with one acre or more with lake frontage. • $1. 096 for parcels with more than 100 feel of lake frontage, but less than one acre. • $984 for parcels with 50 to 100 feet of lake frontage, but less than one acre. • $816 for parcels with lake frontage of less than 50 feet and less than one acre. • $480 for "back lot" parcels of two or more acres with lake access. • $336 for parcels of five or more contigu­ ous lots with lake access on two or more acres • $240 for paitcls of four or less contiguous lots under two acres. The County Board also authorized Shaffer to borrow money, backed by the "full faith and credit" of the county" to lower the cost of financing the project for the lake property owners. The county authorized the borrow­ ing as "qualified tax-exempt obligations" for the purposes of deduction of interest expense by financial institutions. Hastings City Bank submitted the lowest interest- rate bid of about 5 percent, Shaffer said. There were no comments from the public or Algonquin Lake property owners when county commissioners held a public hearing about the dam replacement project during their regular meeting this week. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said he received a number of letters from property owners who were in favor of the project and assess­ ment roll. No letters of opposition were re­ ceived. he said. With a vote of 6-0. commissioners ap­ proved the project cost, special assessment roll, authorization to let contracts and issue notes and designate the notes as tax exempt with the county's full faith and credit. Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Lew Newman were absent. County Circuit Judge James Fisher in September established the normal level for Algonquin Lake at a maximum summer level of 772.2 feel above mean sea level and a maximum winter level of 771.2 feel above mean sea level. The contractor of the dam project will construct what is called a “coffer dam’ with steel sheeting to hold back the lake water to have dry land to work on to replace the dam. Hastings students learn of giving by Mary Warner Staff Writer Hastings Middle School student Eric Kirkmeijcr earned $1.50 cleaning house and "picking up rotten pumpkins." Eliza Cheeseman earned money loading wood. Ja­ son Fisher earned $1.50 cleaning his grandother s windows and floors Altogether. 27 special needs students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades at Hastings Middle School earned a total of $40 recently doing chores like cleaning house, raking leaves, mowing lawns, babysitting, washing dishes, or collecting bottles and cans. So what arc the students going to do with all that dough’’ Give it away, of course. It's Thanksgiving, and the students arc spending their hard-earned money buying groceries for two Thanksgiving dinners for area families. Special education teacher Mike Abbate said he and special education teacher Marcia Hyde organized the giveaway because "we wanted the students to experience the feeling of helping (families) less fortunate (than them) “ The teachers also wanted the stu­ dents to "understand the true meaning of Thanksgiving The project, he said, gave students “a gixxi feeling about helping others See GIVING, continued page 6 The "food crew" is pictured holding some of the items they purchased at the grocery store Wednesday. In front (from left) are Josh Orman. Eliza Cheeseman. Jason Fisher. Jessica Shellenbarger. Cassie Barcroft. Tasha Woodmansee. Matt Wmcles. and Mary Sims. Second row up (from left) are Dave Dunkleberger, Shauna Bradfield. Keshia Jordan. Tabatha Fagan. Richard Singer. Lenny Smith, Denisha Jordan and Tina Main. In the back (from left) are Nick Hawkins. Nick Baird, Mana Soto, Mike Kerffer, Josh Bell. Eric Kirkmeijer. Travis Robinson and Sunny Basler. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28. 1996 Residents will have to only when new system needed Hookups won’t be mandatory with sewer extension to school by David T. Young Editor Nearby residents will not be required to hook up to sewer immediately when the City of Hastings extends that service into Hastings Township to accommodate the new Star Elementary School. However, whenever residents* septic sys­ tems fail or when they apply for a permit, thes will have to connect and pay the Hast­ ings Area School System, which now is ab­ sorbing most of the estimated $78,000 cost for extension of sewer to the new school. Hastings City Council Monday night di­ rected City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes to come up with an ordinance amendment that excuses residents living near the sewer from having to hook up when it is installed. The current ordinance requires them to hook up within 90 days if they are within 200 feet But when their current systems fail or they need new services, then they will have to Thornapple Wind Band to play Dec. 8 News Briefs Lake O to have holiday events "Chnslmas 'Round the Town" will be celebrated in Lake Odessa this weekend, from I0 am. to 8 p.m. Friday and from I0 am. to 5 p.m. Saturday. An open house tour will include 24 guest shops, several historic homes and the Lake Odessa Depot. Guests can look forward to a variety of arts and crafts, country items and baked goods sales and lunch. Maps of the tour sites may be picked up at Ayres Video. 823 Fourth Ave. in Lake Odessa. Exhibit now open at Charlton Park A new temporary exhibit on musical instruments will be on display this month and next at Historic Charlton Park. The exhibit, located in the museum's second floor, uses musical instruments commonly played during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Pictures of the Hastings City Band, brass in­ struments. string instruments and mouth organs arc represented. The museum will be closed through Dec. I and from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 National Bank wins 5 stars again Bauer Financial Reports Inc., a Florida-based bank research and rating firm, announced that National Bank of Hastings has been awarded its 28th con­ secutive five-star rating. This nationally recognized award ranks National Bank of Hastings supenor for safety, strength and performance. The rating is based on the analysis of June 30, 1996. financial data as filed with federal regulators. A five-star rating, the highest on a scale from zero to five stars, indicates National Bank of Hastings tangible capital ratio exceeded twice the level re­ quired by federal regulations and that the bank is soundly invested and profitable. ‘‘National Bank of Hastings has displayed uninterrupted excellence in banking. With 28 consecutive five-star ratings. National Bank of Hastings con­ tinually demonstrates its commitment to being a sell capitalized, profitable bank serving its community of customers and neighbors with excellence.” said Larry Komstadt, chairman, president and chief executive officer of the bank. Gun Lake plans Festival of Lights The Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Festival of Lights, starting Dec. 1 and lasting through the holiday season. Gun Lake residents who want to take part in the lights festival arc asked to pre-register between now and Nov. 29. The chamber wants to know who is par­ ticipating so it can make that informa­ tion available to those planning to make a tour of holiday lighting displays m the area. The Holly Trolley, a special bus de­ signed to look like an old-fashioned trolley car. will give tours of the area from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 13. 14 and 15. The trolley will pick up passengers at the Gun Lake Community Church. Those who take part in the festival of lights will be eligible to win prizes for best lighting displays in different cate­ gories. People who ride the trolley can cast their voles for the displays that im­ press them must. Votes also can be cast at Weick's. Gun Lake Amoco. Amber Inn. Cappon s. the Country Basket. Ace Hard­ ware. Groovy's. Circle Inn. Fein's and Southside Pizza The votes will be tal­ lied Dec IS and the winners will be pointed out during a tour Dec. 22. Registration forms and information may be obtained by calling the chamber at 672-7822 or dropping in at chamber ot fives at 101 124th Ave. Shelbyville. 1 The newly-forming Thornapple Wind Band plans to have its first concert at Lakewood High School Sunday. Dec. 8. at Lakewood High School. The band has been rehearsing Monday evenings under the joint direction of Joseph LaJoyc and David Macquecn, band directors at Hastings and Lakewood schools, respectively. All rehearsals this fall are in the Lakewood band room from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays until the concert. Winter rehearsals will be held in Hastings, culminating with a concert here in March. For more information, call LaJoye at 948-4409. Macqueen at 374-8868 or Tracy Texter at 795-4632. Other holiday parades planned Hastings w'on't be the only commu­ nity in the area with a Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. Lake Odessa's will step off at 10 a.m. that day and Middleville’s will start at 1 p.m. In Lake Odessa, the theme is "The True Meaning of Christmas." It will start at Tupper Lake Street on Fourth Avenue and finish at the village park. Immediately afterward, there will be cookies and hot chocolate at the park pavilion, where Santa Claus will pass out treats to the children. Those interested in taking part in the parade may call 374-3278. Middleville's will begin at the Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School and end at Mill Park. The local Lions Club, sponsor of the event, also will have a drawing for 10 turkeys. Santa Claus will meet with the children al Mill Park after the parade. Participating floats can win $75 for first pnze, $50 for second and $25 for third. Those interested in being in the parade may call Bill Kenyon at 795­ 3669. connect and help reimburse the schools when they do so. A similar agreement already is in place for extension of water services to the new school, but there is no ordinance that re­ quires hookup. City Manager Howard Penrod said it's a good idea to extend utilities to the new school, but he acknowledged that for nearby residents, "It’s hard to force someone to pay (for sewer) when they already have (septic) service." Councilman David Jasper sc said it's not so difficult when a new system is needed "If your system fails, you're going to have to put some money into it anyway." he said. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel first approached the city two weeks ago about extending sewer and water to Star Elementary, which now is under con­ struction. He said the schools arc willing to pay for the whole project, if necessary. The city has said that nearby residences would benefit from sewer and water, too. so if they hook up. they should help reimburse the schools for costs of the project. The city will pay about $25,000 of the to­ tal $78,000 cost for sewer extension because its new industrial park near Star School Road will benefit. Penrod said that residents who eventually hook up shouldn't have to pay up front. "You can spread the costs over a 10-year period (for example)," he said, "so it would­ n't be a humble cost for a homeowner to en dure." The ordinance amendment proposal will be presented later to council for consideration of official adoption. Schoessel told the council of its action, "I’m sorry if we've caused the city any proce­ dural problems. That (the proposed agree­ ment) is very generous of you and that’s fine with us." • In other action at last Monday night’s meeting, the council: • Agreed to install a sign that will say something like "Caution: small children pre­ sent" near the comer of Wilson Street and State Road after receiving petitions for the sign two weeks ago. The move was made despite some reluc­ tance. Police Chief Jerry Sarver said, "I don't think another sign in the area is going to make them (motorists) drive any more cau­ tiously. If you put up enough signs, they'll ignore them. And I believe children must be trained properly (about safety on the streets)." But the chief added that some sidewalk and curb work in that area is not finished, foreing kids sometimes to walk on the streets, particularly in the winter Furthermore, he and the council said they wanted to properly acknowledge the concerns for safety expressed by the petitioners • Received and placed on file a preliminary draft of the Barry County Board of Commissioners' draft of a county address ordinance that would require all locations to identify themselves visibly. Penrod said the city "may change our ordi- nance to conform with some of the things proposed here." • Received a report that yet another effort to lake the power of residency requirements out of the hands of local government has been thwarted. Mayor Frank Campbell said. "The state wants to take over residency requirements, but it’s our call." Penrod assured him, "I think it’s a moot issue. Every year they try to get this passed, and every year it fails." • Adopted two traffic control orders, in which stop signs will be placed on south­ bound Market Street and its intersection with Apple and Stale streets. J *’ < j 2 ;' ’• : J * ; 2 2; 2 * • J ' Environment focus on next First Friday Former Barry County Commissioner Orvin Moore will bring a Native American guest to the next First Friday Dec. 6 to talk about wise use of natural resources. Moore, who was chairman of the County Board in 1993 and 1994, will introduce Jim Coury, executive director of the Potawatami Resource Conservation and Development or­ ganization. The group is dedicated to revital­ izing Native American people m modem cul­ ture as alternatives to such lifestyles as gambling and welfare. Coury is expected to spend most of the time talking about suggestions to make bet­ ter use of natural resources, not exploit them, and at the same time invigorate the economy. Moore served on .he County Board from 1986 to 1994. He sought the Republican nomination for Castleton Township Super­ visor last August, but lost bj six votes to longtime incumbent Justin Cooley. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Those who plan to attend may bring their own lunches, (hough some sandwiches will be available at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Orvin Moore Area students celebrate Thanksgiving Christinas parade entries are sought The annual Hastings Christmas parade will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, 7. The route will be the same as last year, starting al the K mart parking lot, going east on Court Street to Michigan Avenue, turning north in State Street and then west back to K mart. Certificates will be awarded for "Best Use of Theme" in each category — children's service clubs and organiza­ tions, churches and business/industry/retailers. There also will be a traveling trophy for "Best of Show," which will be held by the win­ ner for all of 1997. The theme for the parade will be "Of Christmas Past." Those who wish to enter or who want more information may call Lorraine Palmer at 945-3866 or the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at 945­ St. Rose students chowed down on 87 pounds of turkey, 100 pounds of potatoes, and other traditional Thanksgiving dishes during the school’s annual Thanksgiving feast last Friday. . ,t 2454. Delton is planning Hometown Christmas Delton is planning a "Hometown Christmas" from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Dec 3. with events ranging from carol­ ing to stringing cranberries and popcorn The opening ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the M-43 and Orchard Street comer, where the Felpausch Food Center parking lot stands. Santa will make an appearance and then head for the fire department on Orchard Street to visit with children. There also will be storytelling, horse-drawn wagon rides and rides on the Holly Trolley. A live nativity scene will be staged across from the Williams Funeral Home by Inter-Lakes Baptist Church. Luminaries will be placed around town, crafters will set up handiwork and Miss Delton and her court will be wrap­ ping gifts of purchases made in Delton that evening. The Delton High School and Middle School choirs will be caroling around the community during the two hours. About 25 local businesses will partic­ ipate with open houses and homeowners are encouraged to decorate their houses for a contest. The event is sponsored by the Delton Business Association. For more information about the light­ ing contest, call 623-5270 or 623-6787 Students in Jane Arnold's third grade class at Northeastern Elementary School donned Pilgrim hats and presented a special Thanksgiving program to their parents Friday. The program followed a special feast of turkey with all the trimmings. Thanksgiving feasts were held at several of the area schools this past week. Jane Arnold's third graders showed with pictures how people feel after eating Thanksgiving dinner. Police announce extra enforcement for Thanksgiving The Michigan State Police have an­ nounced they will have extra road patrols over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend through midnight. Sunday, Dec. 1 Troopers will team up wnh other state police and highway patrol agencies in the United States and Canada for Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). The enforcement will be funded by federal Campaign Safe and Sober" grant programs made available to the State Police by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. Last year over the Thanksgiving holiday, there were nine fatal crashes in Michigan �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1996 — Page 3 Happy Time kids share harvest with families Emily Graybill cuts apples tor applesauce with her mother, Sandra, and her brother, Brian, samples the finished product. Grant Davis makes leaf name tags as mother and father, Pamela and Shaun Davis, look on. Students at the Happy Time Preschool recently enjoyed a harvest celebration with friend and families. The children made their parents decorated leaf name tags, strung licorice necklaces with Froot Loops and Lifesavers, chopped apples for applesauce and stamped vegetables dipped in tempera paint. After the arts and crafts projects, a program of songs and finger plays was presented to the families. The "harvest" theme was carried over to refreshments with an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables MANAGER, cont. from page 1 • "Perhaps if 1 were able to be at City Hall each day. 1 would know more about what happens. Unfortunately that's not possible and therefore I feel uninformed about a lot of things." • "I really have no way to judge some of these." And some were openly critical. One said no revenue or expenditure or trial balance re­ ports had been received and it's four months iftto fiscal year 1996-97. Another said "It tbok loo long to correct errors of previous clerk in the books." • New performance goals and objectives that were listed in the evaluation were: ; • Should help to educate the City Council £ necessary. ’ • Prepare the City Council to talk to citi­ zens of Hastings about city actions. ’ • Better communication. • • Greater achievement with economic de­ velopment • Investment program. • Monthly fiscal reports to council. Samantha Smith works on a harvest project while mother Donna Watson and grandmother Gert Stasch watch. Student Sean McKeough strings together Lifesavers and Froot Loops on a licorice necklace while mother Janet and Logan Hays and his grandfather await their turn. Delton students promote their school in public relations project anger on the field and al practice " .And "unlike most schools, Delton has pretty good school food, including nutritious breakfasts and s’ndcRi'. Most kids try to achieve a Gold Card by being on the Honor Roll. By having a Gold Card, the student may go to lunch five minutes early, which is a nice thing to have." by Mary Warner Staff Wruer i-Kellogg’Schook?’ Answer: "None. nada. zilch, zero" and "absolutely nothing." At least that's what members of the public relations firm "Absalum" declared in their special brochure promoting the school sys­ tem. The brochure also said there are plenty of "good reasons to go to Delton." such as "a wide variety of lunches." "well understanding (sic) teachers, “a closed campus." "cameras in the hallways and parking lot." and "kid's choice to pick class." In the brochure there are large panther pawprints marching across the page, com­ plete with impressive-looking claws, which represent the IX-1 ton-Kellogg sports team nickname. Hmmm. Has Delton-Kellogg joined the growing number of school districts in Michigan and elsewhere who have hired pub­ lic relations specialists to blow their dis­ tricts' horns ’ No. Ninth-graders at Delton Kellogg High School are learning to write — and doing so in a way that many of them thought was so much fun they forgot they were learning something. Five freshman classes taking Mary Col­ lier's English 1 spent two weeks this fall turning themselves into public relations ex­ perts. Their assignment: make the school district look good How did they go about doing that9 Very creatively, according to Collier First. Col­ lier arranged the students in groups according to their abilities and according to what kind of equipment the students had available for their use. For instance, if a student had access to a video camera and particularly if he or she had taken movies with iL the student became a "video expert." If a student's family owned a computer, he or she became a "computer ex­ pert." If students had written poetry or short stones, they became "journalists.' If they were artistic and had neat handwriting, they became "advertising executives." And if they normally received A's and B's on vocabulary tests, they became "editor in chief.' If they were unable to fulfill requirements of any of the above positions, they became the "chief executive officer." Ail of the various specialists were gathered together in individual groups, which then became "public relations firms." Students had to name their firms, and came up with such titles as the above-men­ tioned Absalum. They also came up with slogans for their firms. Absalum's slogan was "We make money for the American working person because that's who we arc and that’s who we care about." The slogan for the Golden Firm was “Go for the Gold " Kellogg Public Relations slogan was "Get noticed." Images R Us had "Images for real people " The D K Firm claimed that. "If you don't look good, we don't look good ' And of course you can’t have a business without a business card, so one of the as­ signed tasks of each of the groups was to produce a business card. Business cards con­ And "Delton Kellogg Schools are on one campus. Since they arc so close and the campus is small, it is more like a family school." And "De I ion Kellogg High School has a high tech security system. There are cameras in the school and in the parking lot. This way things can be seen for proof. This im­ proves our wonderful school and makes it even safer." Collier said she created the project for the students because "I'm always looking for creative ways for the kids to write with a High school English teacher Mary Collier is surrounded by some of the students participating in the public relations oroject. The students are holding some of the posters produced by the public relations groups. Pictured in front are (from left) Jerese Kimbrough. Collier, and Ashley Hannar. In back are (from left) Regan Doele. Brooks Smith, Mike Branch, and Desiree Petkoff. tained the firm's name, its slogan, the name of the student carrying the card, and the stu­ dent's title. Students also had to create al least two out of four types of promoti »nal materials, in­ cluding an advertising poster, brochure, video, or a new alma mater or fight song for the school. Armed with video cameras, polaroid cam­ eras. paper, cardboard, pens, colored pencils and markers, they set about interviewing school staff, taking videos and photographs of the classrooms and common areas of the school, and creating colorful and informative brochures, posters, videos, poems, songs and other materials. Students lauded such things as the school sports program, the high school's spacious cafeteria, which has a large bank of windows overlooking Crooked Lake, the district's technology services, including cable televi­ sion and updated computer facilities which allow access to the Internet; the district's specialized academic services such as the building trades class and weight training room; the flexible class scheduling which al­ lows the students to choose which classes they will take, new library facilities, and many more positive aspects of the district. Students teemed to instinctively know what aspects of the district would play well with parents, for whom the advertising cam­ paign was designed. Collier said For in­ stance. even though the students don't like the district's closed campus policy, where students cannot leave the school grounds while school is in session, many students in the PR groups included the closed campus policy in their promotional literature. Mentioned by nearly all the PR groups was the district's "Three R's" program, which stands for re-testing, re-learning and reality therapy. Once a week on Thursdays, students are released from class a half hour early and allowed to use the time to re-take tests, work with teachers on their academics, use the library or computer labs, or study in­ dividually. The students enjoy having the special study period, she said. During this period. Collier said, teachers can also work on behavior problems with students, applying reality therapy techniques that attempt to solve behavior problems or other problems by identifying the needs of students and helping the students meet those needs. Most important in the project. Collier said, was the writing of letters to parents, explaining to them the merits of the school district. "I wanted (the students) to learn to write informative letters in a PR style." Col­ lier said. The students came through with flying colors, telling parents that "academics are very important Al Delton Kellogg Schools we arc among the best. Along with many special programs, the teachers arc some of the best, and are friendly, caring people Stu­ dents aren't allowed to accumulate bad test scores and other grades until they aren't pass­ ing any more. Instead, they are encouraged to do their best and to try their hardest, which might involve re-lesling and correctives." And "here at Deiton we want to focus on the student's achievements and goals. We want our *4udents to grow up and become successful in whatever they become later on in life. Their well-being is important to us." And "the dropout rate is one of the lowest in the state, and we have a firm but lenient attendance policy that you'll be satisfied with." And "Delton has an outstanding athletic program, including football, soccer, basket­ ball. baseball, both boys and girls, track, cheerleading and cross country. Football is a major pastime in Delton because of the small town. Many people enjoy the home­ coming parade, game, and dance..... In sports your child would be able to release stress and purpose." Also, she said, "wc'rc always looking for ways to make our curriculum realistic for the work force, so the things the students arc do­ ing in the classroom will help them get a job." The project opened up the students* eyes to the world of public relations, she said. They began to read about public relations people in the newspaper, most notably those at­ tached to celebrities. Collier chose Delton Kellogg as the "client" for the student public relations firms, she said, because there may come * lime when parents'have complete choice over where their student attends school, and schools may have to avail themselves of the services of public relations firms to get par­ ents to send their children to their school. The students “had a good time," doing the project, she said. "They didn't feel they were working." She said students didn't realize the quality and uniqueness of their project until it was showcased at the high school's open house and parent/tcachcr conferences. The parents were impressed with the quality of what (the students) had done." Delton-Kellogg School Board members also had a chance to sec what the students had accomplished. Collier made a presenta­ tion about the project at the last school board meeting. The project exemplifies one of the quali­ ties praised by student public relations group NJAKJ Inc., which wrote. "Some of Del­ ton s advantages are new teaching styles. By new teaching styles, we mean teachers try new ways of teaching. They make sure that students know why they are learning some­ thing. They think students will learn better if they can see a reason for learning." Baltimore Township goes back to county planning and zoning by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After administering its own zoning for more than 20 years. Baltimore Township will come under the county's zoning um­ brella as of Jan. I. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday unanimously approved a Balti­ more Township Zoning map as an amend­ ment to the County Zoning Ordinance, bringing the township into the county's planning and zoning authority. The township board about a year ago unanimously decided to go back to county zoning rather than administer its own Showing the County Board a zoning map of Baltimore Township. County Planning and Zoning Director James McManus, said "It kind of resolves some of the hometown issues and specifically with the (previously proposed) asphalt plant." The site where County Road Commission officials had proposed the asphalt plant con­ tinues to be zoned as an agricultural district in the map approved this week. "I think we've come to understand that af­ ter four public hearings that this map is a fairly good re pre sc mat ion of the way Balti­ more Township intends to grow lor the time being." McManus said. "It (the zoning map) went through the Planning Commission at the most recent hearing with no objections at all. At the pervious hearing there was some talk about whether or not that commercial district was agreeable, whether there needed to be some changes. At the most recent hearing, those changes were negated by the Baltimore Township Board. They fell they were not necessary. So the map as presented is what they want to see presented." McManus said One township board member, earlier this year, said the switch to county zoning made good sense betausc "We re already paying for county zoning and wc'rc not making use of it." Other zoning matters, including several amendments to the County Zoning Ordi­ nance. received approval from the county board One of the changes redefines front and rear lol lines of waterfront lots, deleting the mention that the street is the front yard of waterfront lots "What we are doing is emphasizing the waler for waterfront lots and de-emphasizing fire department also arc located by the Hick's parcel. Typically with small parcels like this, this type of rezoning would be considered spot rczoning." McManus said. However, after wailing to sec how the Johnstown Township land use plan was presented to the Planning Commission, he said, the Hicks parcel will fit in with a proposed area for strip development that will allow for commercial zoning. "Once the township land use plan is ap­ proved. we would move to rezonc that entire side of the road for about a quarter of a mile Because it did comply or follow the pro­ posed amendments to the land use plan, the Planning Commission approved this (the See BALTIMORE, continued page 6 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1996 >* . \ Letters from our readers... YMCA’s ‘Prime Time’ fills a need ‘Hallucination* brings love, joy, peace One person wrote, in the Nov. 7 issue of the Banner, a courageous letter stating her beliefs which evidently do not coincide with many. Mme may not be the same as others, cither, but I’d like to express them. Throughout my 87 years, faith in God. His son. Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit has brought much satisfaction. For 12 years, facts were presented positively, but a time came when this became not only knowledge, but I was faced with the fact that God sent His Son (whose birth the whole world will soon be celebrating) to live and die for me (being one of the "whosoever" of John 3:16 (Bible]). Acceptance of this truth brought a peace and joy I had never known (and have never been able to explain) even though good family cir­ cumstances existed. Disobedience, later, followed by repen­ tance and restoration, only proved that my heavenly Father was loving, faithful and car­ ing. This made Him more real through the years His word. (Bible) has given comfort, answers to prayer and to all the problems fac- ed and instruction. Each time I read it from cover to cover (once each year for 27 years). I’m impressed with it’s freshness and durability. Its variety and number of authors, and com­ pilation of 66 books written over a period of about 3000 years with one theme "Redemp­ tion of the Human Race." spanning from the beginning of time (Genesis) to the end of time (Revelation) prove its validity. Name any other book which has survived near extinction by its enemies and critics for hundreds of years and still remains the best seller on the market today! Many of us. like the early apostles and disciples, believe that the promise of His returning to earth again is imminent. This has brought hope to millions. I’m hallucinating? If so. I'll take my chances between this hallucination (which br­ ings a sense of love. joy. peace and hope in living) rather than rejection of God's plan and a meaningless, hopeless, miserable existancc here and hereafter. Mrs. Leo (Doriene) Demond Hastings Mrs. McLean should find answers To the editor: These are some thoughts in regards to the article dated Nov. 7. by Justine McLean on. ’’Some Thoughts About Life and Religions”: As I read her story, my heart and prayers go out to her. I deeply and greatly respect her as an 80-year-old and 1 thank God He has given unto her those blessed years, as life is a gift we all should cherish. I'm very sad to hear from a woman who may have a lot of knowledge to offer to others, but. to speak of so many "negative things" on the matters of God. the devil, heaven, hell, miracles, afterlife, the Bible and life here on Earth. When I finished reading the letter she wrote. 1 said: Lord, if there’s any way I can Premarin production cruel to horses Dear editor: For years. Ayerst Organics has been pro­ ducing pregnant marc urine (PMU) for the manufacture of the drug Premarin. Hundreds of thousands of horses and foals are subjected to pain, misery and death. The articles on Premarin production arc scarce. It is hope that this letter will inform an unaware society. The PMU industry operates under the ai- machine. In 1993. an estimated 75.000 mares on 485 farms throughout Canada and North Dakota were confined for urine collection, giving birth to as many as 90,000 foals. Most of the foals from an average PMU farm are sold purely for meat. Others are killed im­ mediately after birth. Already, another 1.200 farms have applied to produce PMU. Ayerst Organic's is prepar­ ing for a $100 million expansion of its facilities in Manitoba with the aid of $20 million from the Canadian government. When they learn of Premarin’s hidden cruelty, many women switch from Premarin to an alternative estrogen replacement drug; many others are switching to estrogen-rich foods, such as tofu, citrus fruits and berries. Please help shut down an industry built on cruelty Plant-derived synthetic drugs arc less expensive and there are no side effects. Cynthia Jo Woodin Hickory Corners Silent Observer Serving All of REWARD $1,500" say a few words to my fellow neighbor whom I’m to love as myself and pray for. please give me those words. It’s been a bit over two weeks and I have some thoughts for her that God. whom I love and worship, has given to me. The Bible is the good book and very holy and it is not one of myth nor of pornography. Where will you go when you die... heaven or hell? ’’Does guilt haunt your life?” is what words God has told me to say to her and I do it out of love and respect. We are all sinners in this world. Romans 3:23 tells us that and I believe it. Also, how can we get eternal life? Read Romans 10:9-10.13. I pray these few words that God put upon my heart for Mrs. McLean finds some hope for her in life and I’ve done my part as a witness for God to share them with her. She is correct when she says. “We should make this planet a better more worthwhile place for the next generation” and I’m only 40 years old and I am that generation and pro­ ud to be called a Christian and living for Christ Jesus. Prison I may not be in. but, I am free in Christ. God bless you, Mrs. McLean. Terry L. Pinks Adnan Correctional Facility Adrian. Mich. Welfare bill attacks the poor To the editor: 1 am writing to express my sincere ap­ preciation to the Barry County YMCA and the Hastings Youth Council for their creation of YMCA School-Age Child Care. This program, known by its participants as simply "Prime Time." is a genuine represen­ tation of the YMCA's mission. As a Youth Council member at large; and a "Prime Time" parent, I have witnessed first hand how this program truly "... promotes the development of physical, moral and ethical behavior..." in our young citizens. I am a working mother with two toddlers and a second-grader. While there are numerous preschools in our area, along with home day care providers, few (only one that I know of) are accepting school-age children. This leaves parents with no other alternative than to allow their young children to be "latch-key" children, which raises much con­ cern in me as a parent, not to mention the children — waiting for Mom and Dad to ar­ rive home from work. The wait for these children in most cases would be an hour or longer, an hour in which anything can happen. Cathi Deyo and her staff have been a god­ send to our family. They make sure my daughter. Sarah, gets transported to Southeastern School. (Prime Time’s current location), every day after school, provide her with a nutritious snack, projects and games, not to mention a whole new group of "friends” to hang out with until I am able to pick her up. One of the best things about this group is that they are "not a bunch of babies," to quote my daughter. Sarah used to go to a preschool group after school until, without notice, they stopped accepting " school agers" last year Thank heaven the "Prime Time” program was available. I cannot say enough about how much this program has helped my family. I’m sure the YMCA school-age child care program has protected more children than Sarah from the fear of going home alone Andrea M. Tomczyk Hastings Dear editor: Thanksgiving is more than just a good meal with family and fnends. The holiday celebrates our nation's rich harvest. With such an abundance of food in this country, there is no reason for American children to be going hungry. Yet they do. Ac­ cording to Bread for World, an astonishing 13.6 million U.S. children (under age 12) are hungry or at risk of hunger. The first Thanksgiving was the celebration of the first successful harvest of the Pilgrims, who were new immigrants in the land and had suffered hunger. Fortunately, the native in­ habitants of this land treated the Pilgrims bet­ ter than the 104th Congress ticatcd more re­ cent immigrants and hungry families. Instead of working to reduce childhood hunger. Congress passed and the President signed a welfare bill taking $28 billion from the food stamp program — the most drastic reduction to food stamp funding since the pro­ gram's inception. The bill contained a total of $54 billion in cuts to benefits for low income people, especially legal immigrants. When President Clinton announced that he would sign the legislation, he promised to un­ do some of the damage done by the bill, par convenes, the President and Congress should restore the food stamp funding and return benefits to legal immigrants. Michael Amon, Pastor Grace Lutheran Church Hastings Delton library a successful addition Dear editor: We want to express our opinion of the new town library being built in Delton. We view the library as a soon-to-be suc­ cessful addition to our town. We believe that the school and community working together to accomplish something is fantastic. The community and school have been brought together in another project. This will also help the school to provide education during the summer, as well as in the fall, winter and spring. Students will soon receive more of a variety of educational books, for research, enjoyment and general knowledge. There will be a selection of fic­ tion books for their satisfaction. We believe that the library gives the school back what it has put into it. We mean that the students in building trades classes built it, and in return the library provides education for all the students. Barb Bolz. Andrea Mendoza and Amy Ryno Delton NEWS ..of the local and area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Know Your Legislators Veterans Day for veterans To the editor: Have you noticed that everyone gets Veteran's Day off except veterans? Is this supposed to be fair? No. it’s just the American way of dotfig things. *. z BUI Mullins Hastings -Hefted: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a lew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing lor style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-prolit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one lor each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ol Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion ol Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most ol Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field represamative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line lor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (ail of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. County REPORT CRIME 1-800-331-9031 HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Public Opinion: Who should coach Lions Indications are that The Detroit Lions won't make the post-season playoffs this yes. and that coach Wayne Fontes may lose his job as a result. If Fontes is fired, who do you think should be the Lions' nest coach and why? PutAshed by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovskxi of J-Ad Graphics inc 1952 N 0rca<?way Hasting*. Ml 40058-0602 (616) 94 5 9554 John Jacoba Praaxlen* Joyca Ryan Treasurer Fredaric Jacoba Vca President Slaphan Jacoba Sacrata-y • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EMor) Elaine Gebert (Auatant Editor) Barbas Gali Jason Can Cindy Snxt h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habei Kathryn Seeiye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ClaaaAad aas accepted Monday through Fnday 8 am to 530 pm . Saturday 8 X a m • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cmdy O'Neil Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year r Barry County $27 per year n adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Nate Tagg, Lake Odessa: "Jim Mora. He would run a more controlled offense and Barry Sanders would get the bail more." Jim Mitchell, Vermontville: Justin DcBoode, Middleville: Corey Mingerink, Delton: "Lou Holtz. He has a good "Art Shell, because the "Lou Holtz, because he’s the Lions need to work on their man." record and has good motivational skills." offensive and defensive lines.* Jason McCabe, Hastings: "Lou Holtz. He has the passion and the love for the game the Lions truly need.” Rachel Young, Hastings: "Bo Schembediler, because he’s a lough guy." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28,1996 — Page 5 U.S. Congressman [ick Smith Election Aftermath Forgiveness: A gift for the holidays I recall vivid memories of traveling home from college for Thanksgiving break, singing "Celebrate Me Home'* by Kenny Loggins at the top of my lungs and looking forw ard to my family welcoming me home. Unfortunately, the holidays for many become a time of dread and anxiety as the> think of family gatherings u ith people who deeply wounded them m the past year They are hurt, they are bitter and unforgiveness fills their hearts, preventing them from moving forward Unresolved anger is frequently a sy mptom underlying depression The process of forgiveness can actually help a person release this anger, experience an improvement in mood and open up possibilities for reconciliation An example from my counseling experience might help to illustrate this point: •‘Gwen’’ came in for counseling a few months ago. presenting significant symptoms of depression She initially spent some time defining the cause of her pain: she had felt betrayed by a family member she trusted as a friend. She next expressed her hurt and anger through some writing exercises and felt some relief. But Gwen was still grieving the loss of her friend. Her love for this person motivated her to forgive and to release her from all debt owed as a result of the wrongs that were done Gwen also began to understand how she had hurt the other person and wanted a chance to make things right. She hopes that the relation­ ship can begin to be healed over the holidays but realizes that reconciliation is a two-way street and both parties must work on making things right. Gwen knows that she has already given herself the gift of forgiveness because she no longer feels angry and rarely feels depressed Many of us are filled with feelings of awe and thanksgiving as we reflect upon the ultimate gift of foregiveness that was given to us by God through his son. Jesus Christ. As Charles Stanley states in his book. "The Gift of Forgiveness." "Once we understand the depth of our sin and the diMance it puts bet­ ween us and God. and once we get a glimpse of the sacrifice God made to restore fellowship with us. we should not hesitate to get involved in the process of forgiveness.” Perhaps with His help, we can forgive so­ meone in the holiday season, therefore giving a gift to ounclves and to someone else as well. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Barry County Chapter, kicked oft the annual red ribbon campaign at a number ol locations around the county. At the Hastings spot. Michigan State Police Sgt Terry Bain ties a red ribbon on a state vehicle. In the photo are (from left) Deputy Tom Hildreth of the County Sheriff's Department. MSP Sgt. Terry Bam. lone Wymer, president of the Barry County MADD chapter; and Cliff Morse, Hastings City Police community police officer. Doni drink and drive... MADD launches red ribbon campaign in Barry County Tic a red ribbon ‘round your car antenna, side-view mirror or other prominent place on your vehicle to promote safe driving during the holiday season. Thai’s the key reason red ribbons are being distributed by the hundreds in Barry County and by the millions across the nation by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The group’s message is simple: if you arc going to drink, just don't get behind the wheel. Members of the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are hoping area citizens lake part in their an­ nual red ribbon campaign and ’’Tie One On For Safety." MADD members arc joined by local law enforcement, fire departments, ambulance personnel and area officials who support the ribbon campaign. Working with area businesses. MADD will distribute the free red ribbons through­ out the county. When motorists tie a red ribbon on their vehicles, it is a symbol of their pledge to drive safe and sober during the holiday season, and it reminds other mo­ [FINANCIAL FOCUS fumsM by Mark D. Chriatanaan ol Edward D. Jonaa & r Social Security helps with retirement and a lot more ' ; ’ , Most working people pay 7.65 percent of their wages into a trust fund that they don’t believe will ever pay them back According to a recent study sponsored by Third Millennium, a non-profit organization of young Americans, only 9 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 believe Social Security will be able to provide them with retirement benefits What’s more, about two out of three believe the Social Security program won’t even exist by the time they retire. Despite this growing pessimism. Social Security today affects almost every American Employees pay FICA axes, and employers match those taxes. These taxes pay for a variety of services for many people — not just retirement benefits Here’s a breakdown of Social Security benefits Retirement. At age 62. Americans become eligible to receive monthly Social Security retirement benefits. The amount received is based on a variety of factors, including years in the work force and the amount of FICA taxes paid during those working years. During your working years, the Social Security Administration credits your earnings to an account m your name. To make sure these figures are correct, check your account at least every three years Go to your local Social Security office for a copy of the form "Request for Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement." Complete and mail it; and you’ll receive a personalized statement of the earn­ ings credited to your account. If you're under age 65. you'll also receive an estimate of the benefits you can expect to collect. If you find the information in error or you want more detailed information, contact your local Social Security office Disability insurance. This is particularly important to families dunng the working years. The Social Security disability benefit assures you regular income if you're unable to work because of illness or disability. The disability, of course, must be permanent or expected to last over a prolonged period Survivors' insurance. This is life insurance protection If a Social Security recipient dies, this insurance may provide payments to survivors Medicare. This provides hospital and medical insurance to people age 65 and over. With the grow mg costs of private insurance, most older Americans have come to depend on Medicare. Medicare benefits also are available to some people under 65 if they have been receiving disability benefits for a specified penod or meet ocher conditions ! Qi, 5iop BEFORE YOU CAN HELP child abuse IT EVER STARTS To team how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1 800-CHILDREN torists to do the same. The public awareness campaign featuring the familiar MADD red ribbons was de­ signed to combat drinking und driving during the holiday season. During the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve last year. 41 percent of crashes nationwide were alcohol related, ac­ cording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "MADD is focused on saving lives and preventing injuries." said Ione Wymer, pres­ ident of the county MADD chapter. ’This program will help increase awareness during the holiday season by changing the meaning of "tie one on." In Michigan, last year, two of the three ycarend holidays had a higher alcohol in­ volvement rate than the annual average for traffic crash fatalities: Thanksgiving. 6 of 12 deaths (50%); Christmas. 5 of 16 deaths (31.2%); and New Year’s. 6 of 14 (42.9%). Much discussion on Social Security reform focuses only on retirement In the above­ mentioned study. 82 percent of the survey respondents said they could achieve a higher rate of return by saving on their own. Seniors, however, tended to disagree. Looking back, only 28 percent said they could have done better If the Social Security retirement program was dismantled, how would the other benefits be funded? Although the survey offered no specific recommendations, the most popular idea among both young adults and seniors was to base benefits on need, regardless of how much an individual pays into the system. Another popular suggestion, favored by almost half of the seniors, was for the wealthy and upper middle class to pay income tax on 100 percent of the Social Security benefits they receive. No doubt, there are a number of problems with Social Security — and at least as many possible solutions But rather than throwing the baby out with the bath water, the enure Social Security system, along with all of its benefits, should be evaluated With Thia Coupon With Any Purchate • Anytime Cut Your Own (Saw* Provided) Beautiful Quality snow removal from the driveway/parking lot of the Barry County Academic Center 2950 Gun Lake Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Specific requirements may be obtained at the Center during normal business hours. Written bids should be submitted to the above or before 4:00 p.m. Wednesday. Kellogg Community College reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Kellogg Community College is HOMEOWNERS!^ living from paycheck to paychedU LOANS BY PHON SAME DAYAPPROVAI Grand tapMr 141MS7-U30 SMrMe 140HW-D21 AAA MQWTUACX » FWAMCUt TREE shaking, tree! [ WRAPPING Kellogg Community College is accepting bids for on party ends • Report suspected drunk drivers immedi­ ately to police from a car ohone or pay phone To find out more about the campaign, contact MADD. Barry County Chapter, at (616) 948-3388. U.S. troops in international conflicts. The an­ nouncements this week that American troops will likely stay in Bosnia for at least another year and that the President wants to send troops to central Africa call for a strong con­ gressional response to review the use of our troops as an international food relief and police force. I’m proud to represent the people of the Seventh Congressional District in the 105th Congress. I’m flattered by the support I've received throughout the district and will work to be worthy of your trust. The new Congress will have important opportunities to help restore our national's financial position and economic prospects I look forward to the I FAIR VIEW WI i Christmas Tree Farm j ACCEPTING BIDS December II. 1996. MADD National President Katherine Prescott w.ll be featured in public service ads. Millions of red ribbons will be dis­ tributed across the country. Locally, MADD ribbons are available in Middleville at Pastoor's Family Market, Middleville Speed-Mart, M.Jdleville Police office. Crystal Flash; in Nashville at Good­ time Pizza. Carl’s Supermarket, Nashville Shell/Subway; in Freeport at Our Village General Store, L & J Variety Store. Freeport Supply; in Woodland at A & L Quik Stop and Woodland Branch of Ionia County National Bank; m Hastings at Stack Insurance. McDonald's. Maxi Muffler. Plumbs. Bosley Pharmacy. Tom's Market, Felpausch Food Center. Kings Electronics and Appliances; and in Delton at Delton Shell and Felpausch Food Center. The state MADD campaign was kicked off in Lansing Monday and was attended by some of the Barry County MADD chapter members who also participated in a lengthy motorcade through that city. As part of the campaign, MADD is offer­ ing prevention information in an effort to reduce drunk driving deaths and injuries. When hosting a private or office party, fol­ low this advice from MADD: • Serve high protein food if alcohol is served and offer non-alcoholic beverages. • Encourage guests to designate a non­ drinking driver or offer alternative trans­ portation. • Don't let guests mix their own drinks and "close the bar" 90 minutes before the F Help Sapport the Berry Coeoty 4-H ■I address To promote this year’s red ribbon cam­ paign nationally. Joan Lunden of ABC’s Good Morning America, who is honorary national chairwoman of the campaign, and The results of the recent election are perplexing. Unlike 1994,- when control of both houses of Congress changed hands, voters sent only the faintest of signals. They reelected the President by a substantial margin. But they elected him on a platform far less liberal than either his 1992 platform or his record in his first two years m office Boasting about his willingness to sign conservative legislation such as welfare reform, immigra­ tion reform, and health care reform, he disavowed the very liberal course of the first half of his Presidency. . addition, voters seemed to approve of the present course of the Republican Congress. Although Republicans could be defensive about the apparent net loss of eight seats in the House of Representatives, that amounts to less than two percent of that body's total membership. Of course, even this small loss can be balanced against the two seat gam in the Senate, which represents a four percent in­ crease in that body. This performance is even more impressive when you consider the millions and millions of dollars that the unions and ocher liberal interest groups spent targeting Republicans in Congress. In light of these results. I think that the 105th Congress will, for the most part, con­ tinue to pursue the agenda set by the 104th Congress. The President has already declared that his highest priority will be the conclusion of a bipartisan agreement to reach a balanced budget by 2002, and 1 believe that we will achieve that goal early in the next Congress. We are also likely to pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution to ensure that the budget stays balanced after 2002. Congress is expected to take up two more critical issues early in 1997. It will continue the work of the 104th Congress in the area of congressional reform. 1 would expect votes on both campaign finance reform and term limits. I have long supported these reforms to increase the accountability of Congress to the people and will again introduce legislation to eliminate special interest lobbyist PAC con­ tributions in the political process. 1 expect an • • • • Fraser Fir • Douglas Fir • Scotch Pine Blue Spruce up to 14 ft. See Our’10“ Section Freshcut Trees • Wreaths Opening Nov. 29th. A HOURS: Sun.-Fri. 11-5; Sat. 9-5 A Friendly, hard working employees for day/night shifts • Competitive starting wages • Flexible schedules • Free uniforms • Frequent merit raises • Free meals • Opportunity to move into management • Many fun activities & fringes Pick-up applications at our new Wendy's Restaurant site or Hastings MESC office. Fill out application & drop back at either site. E.O.E. Equal Opportunity Employer. CENAs NOTICE Fira! and second shifts, varied hours available already certified: Nashville Baptist Church The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications to the solid waste oversight committee unol 5:00 p.m.on December 10. 1996 invites you to: A Time for Christmas from the following areas: Environmental Professional Village Representative Road Commission Representative City Representative Industry Representative Health Professional General Public (2) Township Representative Planning Commission Recycling Industry Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's Office. 3rd Floor. Courthouse. 220 W. State St. Hastings Ml 49058 A Dramatic Musical I AAAI :©i Performed by Nashville Baptist Choir Sunday, December 1st at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm •ft you liked Scrooge, you will love A Time for Christmas!' Church located on the comer lot of Washington and Phillips, Nashville, Michigan No Tickets required! If not NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are Interested In the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and Illness benefits and a starting wage of $6 68 per hour. Classes start DECEMBER 9 and end DECEMBER 20. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thornapple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before DECEMBER 5. 1996 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please. ^ornappie £Manor “jjg 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. EOE �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 28, 1996 BALTIMORE, continued from page 3 the street," McManus said. "Everybody who lives on a lake thinks of their front yard as being the waterfront side and the zoning or­ dinance, in my estimation, was inverted. And we*ve been having several difficulties recently regarding that issue." The new definitions specify that the front yard on waterfront lots is the "boundary line on the lot adjacent to the waler on the side of the lot directly opposite the road nght of way with the narrowest frontage." The rear yard is considered to be "the lot line adjacent to the street right of way with the narrowest * frontage " Other approved changes call for homes on waterfront yards io be built at least 35 feet from the v'atcr in lou density, single family residential lake districts and at least 30 feel in medium density single family residential lake districts The potentially most controversial amendments are those dealing with “non conforming lots of record." McManus said. Previously if a property owner had a non conforming lol of record, the person was automatically allowed to build as close as six feet to the side yard line, "even if the lot line was required at 220 feet of road frontage and you had 200 ..." he said, the potential applicant could make a case to go as close as six feel. "What we are saying (in the amcndmeni) is that we understand you have a non conforming lot of record, but you're not automatically allowed to go to six feet, you’re going to be at a ratio (of the non-con­ forming criteria versus a conforming kx)..." The automatic approval "created potential damage from run off. soil erosion, and the natural overcrowding of the lake areas," he said. "This provides more even set-backing. The majority of the area will not be affected because "many, many lake lots are so non conforming that they will automatically file under the six foot setback." he said. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH, Corner Statt Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pallor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a.a> Sunday School; 1045 a n Morning Worship, 5:00 p.m Teens; 6:00 p.m Evening Celebratioa for Adults "Kids Alive" or apes 2 through fifth grade Wednes day-9-00 a m SemorAduli Bible Shady; 10 00 a.m. Young Adult Bi­ ble Study; 6 30 p.m Kid's Quizz ■f; 7:00 p m Bible Study and Prayer Sanctuary For further informabon call the church office. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. MI 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible classes 10 a m . Wor ship 11 a.m . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Creek Rd . I mi. So* th. Piii-x Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sundr. School at KKBa.m ; Wot ship 11XX) am. Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible TOO p.m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand Si . Hastings. Pailor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 aun.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m , Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, pleave call for more details. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Ptoxor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am . Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 am. Rev Cart Litchfield. SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all age* NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT­ TERS. Adult claws. Gaming Per vortal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophet*-Calling God's Pro pic Back To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse. Children and Friend* Join us for the class ltd fits your needs 4-H. Monday* t 30-8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m at 154 E. Braodway. Woodland (Laubeugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5:15 p.m at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfa*! the third Saturday each month 8:00 a m., freewill offering You are invited and welcome CHURCH OF T Ki NAZARENE, 1716 Nonh Broad • ay Randall Hartman. Pastor Suoday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour . 11XX) a . tn Monung Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even mg Service Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adult*. Teens and Children PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght: (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9.30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday AWANA 6 30-8 00 p.m (3 yr old through 6th grade) Saturdays 7-9 p m. Teen Center 7 12th grades HASTINGS ASSEMBLE'OF GOD, 1674 West State Rood. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. PMtor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activioe* 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz 'ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age limits PBACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a.m and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hasting*. MI 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Maas 10 00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coms Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m.; Chunch Service 10:30. Wednesday 6 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Dec. 1 — 8:45 Sunday School (ail ages). 10:00 Thursday. Nov. 28 — 10:00 Thanksgiving Day Worship Saturday. Nov. 30 - 9:30 Catech 3; 1:30 Inquirers. 8:00 NA. Mon­ day. Dec. 2 — 7:00 Brothers of Grace Tuesday. Dec 3 - 7XX) Shepherd Comm Wednesday. Dec. 4 — 10:00 Wordwatchers. 7:0C Vespers. Sarah Circle after THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a n Holy Communion 1*1 and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4ui Sunday* 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more informotion call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101. St. Andrew's is a pan of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hatting* Sunday Mass 9:30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple­ Valley High School. Pa*ior Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Monung Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service Nursery children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry. leader­ ship training The Church Page ts Paid for oy The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Laie Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Heatings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HAST1HOS BANKER AHD REMIHDER 1952 N Broadway - Hasting, BOSLEY PHARMACY •Prsscnpoona" — 118 S Jefferaon — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan In other business, the county board: • Changed the date of its last regular meet­ ing in 1996 to I p.m Monday. Dec. 30. That meeting had previously been scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of December, which is Christmas Eve. sion conducted by the Michigan Association of Counties The board also will pay the fee if any current commissioners want to take the training course, which Ron Wilson. MAC representative, said is also beneficial to experienced commissioners. • Named county Treasurer Sue VandcCar to a vacant position on the county Classifi­ cation Committee, which studies and rec­ ommends job classifications for county per­ sonnel. • Congratulated the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan in ob­ servance of the agency’s 30th anniversary Created to battle the local "war on poverty." commissioners said the CAA has helped thousands of households and individuals with "an array of creative, innovative and quality programs and services targeted to ad­ dress the causes and conditions of poverty." CAA has provided programs and services for the less fortunate in Barry, Branch and St. Joseph counties, including children, the el­ derly. the working poor and other disadvan­ taged groups, commissioners said. • Approved a rezoning map change request from Ixroy Hicks to change his Johnstown Township properly at 13795 S. Bedford Rd. (M-37) from agricultural, rural residential to a general commercial district. County Plan­ ning and Zoning Director James McManus told the board that Hicks wants to have a print shop business. No objections were received from nearby residential property owners, he said The township's offices and change in the Hick-,* zoning)," McManus said. • Approved a 2 percent cost of living in­ crease in retircme.it payments to 111 retired county personnel, etiertive Jan I. The total cost of the payment increase is approximately $26,000. • Decided to pay the $45 fee if newly elected commissioner John Barnett wants to attend a "new commissioners" training ses­ GIVING, continued from page I and made them reflect on how much they have to be thankful for. Their reward was a sense of accomplishment, pride, and satisfac­ tion in lending a hand dunng the holiday." Abbatc and Hyde obtained the names of the families needing Thanksgiving dinner from Love Inc. Turkeys for the two families were donated by Plumb's supermarket. Stu­ dents converged on Plumb’s Wednesday morning to purchase the rest of the ingredi­ ents for the Thanksgiving dinners. Abbate was told the ages of the children in the two families, and was thus able to inchide such items as baby food on the students' shopping list The items were delivered after the shop­ ping expedition. This is the tenth year middle school spe­ cial needs students have earned money and used it to purchase Thanksgiving meals. The project was not only helpful in terms of al­ lowing the students to practice a bit of altru­ ism. Abbate said. Students also learned life skills. They had to learn how to plan a menu and how to budget their money to cover the cost of the items on their grocery list. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pailor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m; Worship 11 a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Box 63. Hattints. Ml 49058 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hublcy. pa»tor„ phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning. 9:30 a.m . Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Monung wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for ail services Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hatting* Grace Breihren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mile East of Hatting* Rut Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services - 9:45 a.m.. Bible Classes for all ages; 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith. 5:30 p.m youth meeting with "Youth with a Message" 945-9224; 6:30 p.m Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a m. and 11XX) a m . Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Craig Stapen. Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar rier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9.30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Worship 11XX) a.m. with child care for infant* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thro 2nd grade; Ml-HI Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p.m . Senior Hi Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m WEDNESDAYS: Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kid* AcUv dies starting 6 00 p.m. First Wednesday of month ts Game Night. Friday. Dec. 15 - Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Swiss Steak Dinner, 2 setting* 5 and 6 p m., adult* J6 and children age* 11 and under S3 via advance ticket sales. Thursday. Nov. 28 — Thanksgiving Day — Thanksgiving Dinner open to public 1:30 pm Wednesday. Dec. 4 — Advent Family Night dinner 6:30 p.m. followed by Lessons and Carols program 7:15 p.m. — call church office for reservations Saturday. Dec. 7 - Youth Handbell Choir playing at Hatting* Public Library 10:30 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pator Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch, Minister of Musk Monung Wor­ ship 9:45 and 11XX) a m.. Sunday School. 9:45 and 11XX) am for children and adults Family Hour 6 00 p.m Sunday evening Mon­ day: 1st Monday of the month. Mom'i Time Out. Wednesday: Sr High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awana at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer at 7XX) p.m Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women Bi­ ble Study. Women's Bible Study Call Church Office for more nformabon. 948 8004 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler. Prog ram/Youth Director Thursday, Nov 28 — Happy Thanksgiving' Give thanks with a grateful heart' Church office closed today Friday. Nov. 29 — Church office closed today. Satur day. Nov 30—10 a m -3 p m Slick Paocr Dove in Parking Lot. Sunday. Dec 1 — 8 00 am Chancel Coir rehearsal. 9:30 and 11 00 Monung Worship; (9 30 Ser­ vice ts broadcast over WBCH AMFM) Nursery is pn-.idcd dunng both service*. 9:50 am Sunday Church School for all ages. 10 30 a m Coffee Hour. 11 50 a m Children's Church Monday. Dec 2 — 4 00 Rehearsal for the Chnstma* Musical Tuesday. Dec 3 — 100 p.m. Full staff meeting. b 00 p r». Stephen Ministers — Potluck. 6:30 p.m. Jaycces — Hall Wednesday. Dec 4 - 9:30 a m Ms.tha Mary Circle meets at Barb Burkholder's to do crafts. 12:00 noon. Circle 83. Circle 84. and Lydia Circle Potluck in the Church dining room. 6:00 p.m . Circle 85. Potluck at Marilyn Oatter's; 7 00 pm. Ruth Circle cookie exchange al Janet Keller's; 7:00 p m. Chancel Choir I_____ TfrTyJ Lint___________ HASTINGS - Terry J. Lini. age 54, of Himings, passed away on S turday, November 23, 1996 at Pennock Hospital Emergency Room. Mr. Lint was born on November 1, 1942 in Howell, the son of Richard and Dorothy (Bray­ man) Lint He was raised in the Coral area and attended schools there and graduated in 1960 from Lakeview High School in Lakeview and later attended Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley College. He served in the United Slates Navy from 1960 until 1963. He was married to Patricia Gammons, marriage ending in divorce and later mamed Sharon K. (Tebo) Lyons on September 2,1989 and moved to Hastings in 1989 from Grand Ripids where he had lived for many yean. Mr. Lint retired June 30.1996 as Director of the United Auto Workers Union Education Programs, a position he had held since August 1989 being appointed by then UAW Owen Bieber. He had been Assistant Director of the education department since January of that same year. His duties included supervision of the UAW’s extensive educational programs throughout the Union's 12 year geographic regions and more than 1,200 local unions. Mr. Lint joined the UAW in 1963 becoming a member of Local f 1231 when he was hired at General Motor's Trim Fabrication plant in Grand Ripids. He was elected Vice President of the local in 1968 and served in that capacity until 1971 when he was elected President of the local. He was appointed to the staff of region ID on July 1975. In that assignment he wu responsible for collect ve bargaining and publ­ ic relations from 1975-80. From 1980 to 1988 his assignment involved CAP, education, publ­ ic relations and organinzing. In 1989 he took Detroit post directing education programs for all of the UAW. He was a member of the United Auto Work­ ers Union, board member Kent County United Way and past United Way "Man of the Year*’, board member Michigan United Way, member Kent County CAP Council, past Board Trustee Grand Valley Labor News, member A. Phillip Randolph Institute, member Coalition of Women's Labor Union, member National Council of Senior Citizens, member Kent County Democratic Party which included orga­ nizing candidates for local office. His activism, including helping found the drug abuse prog­ ram for “Project Rehab’’ Grand Rapids, won him the United Way’s community spirit award. He was preceded in death by his father, k;chard Lint. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; two daughters, Debra (Rocky) Barajas of Spring­ hill, Tennessee and Tracy Soltis of Anderson, South Carolina; three grandsons; one stepson, Joseph Lyons of Hastings; two stepdaughters, Bess L?ws and Kailey Lyons both of Hastings; his muher, Dorothy Lint of Hudsonville; one brother, Richard (Anne) Lint of Jenison; half­ brother, Theodore Lint of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 27,1996 al the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Charles P. McCabe III officiating. Burial took place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Free Bed Hospital &. Rehabilitation Center of Grand Rapids or Grand Rapids Project Rehab. Fight Lung Disease With Christmas Seals® When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Else Matters* + AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION of (800) LUNG-USA | Hallie B. Fuller BATTLE CREEK - H Jib B. Fuller, >ge 87, of Bittle Creek, paued >w,y on Monday, November 25, 1996 at Mercy Pavillion in Battle Creek. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. |Carfyw E Peatman| LAKE ODESSA - Carlyn F. Deataman, 63, of Lake Odessa died Tuesday, November 19, 1996 at Blodgett Medical Center. Mr. Deatsman was born on September 3, 1933 in Lake Odessa, the son of Forrest and Wilma (Din) Deatsman. He graduated from lake Odessa High School and married Dawn Durkee on April 20, 1956 in Lake Odessa. He was employed at the Mitchell Bentley Corp, in Ionia. Poff-Lapo and Lass Motor Sales in Lake Odessa and the Village of Lake Odessa Public Works Dept, from which he retired on October 4. 1995. He was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Deatsman, in 1986. Mr. Deatsman is survived by his wife, Dswn; two daughters, Caryn (Doug) Love and Connie Messer both of Lake Odessa; one son. Daryl (Nora) Deatsma •• of Wetmore; nine grandchildren, Criag. Andria. Kyle and Audra Love, Chad Measer, .’ennie, Chris, Emily and Amanda Deatsman; one brother, LaVon (Donna) Deatsman of Lake Odessa; three sisters, Marjorie Krepps, Noreen (Dalas) Braden and Eleanore Sodom, all of Lake Odes­ sa; and father and mother-in-law, Daniel and Laura Durkee of Lake Odessa. Memorial services were held Fridsy, November 22, 1996 st the Koop, Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. Bruce Pauley officiating Burial took place at lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Unity Field or the Lake Odessa Arts Comniiaaioii. | Wilma Kathleen Loftus | LAKE ODESSA - Wilms Kathleen Loftus, age 81, of Lake Odessa passed away Wednes­ day. November 20, 1996 at her residence. Ms. Loftus was born on April 2, 1915 in Comstock, the daughter of William Loftus and Florence Halstead. She graduated from Sunfield High School. She was employed at Federal Mogul of Battle Creek for several yean before retiring and moving to Lake Odessa in 1975. She has been a member of Sl Edwards Catholic Church. Ma. Loftus is survived by one sister, Flor­ ence Marie Meyer of Sunfield; four nephews. Bill, Dan, Dave and Ron Meyen; one niece, Rosemary Hewitt of Lake Odessa. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, November 23 at Sl Edwards Catholic Church, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sl Edwards Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. ~ DeWajneE.P^ ~ ; HOLLAND - DeWayne E. Pugh, age 85, tf Holland and formerly of Hasting,, passed away on Saturday, November 23. 1996 at the Holland Hospital. Mr. Pugh wu born on March 20, 1911 in Assyria Township of Barry Couay, ttr aon of Jerome and Bertha (Harry) Pugh. He wu raised in the Hatting, area where he attended Hitting, schools and graduated from Hatting, High School in 1928. He wu married to Jeannette V. *]eu* Ritzman on September 7, 1939. He wu employed ,t Hasting, Munfuturing Company for over forty yean and retired la 1974 and hu been living in Holland for the pan four yean. He wu 1 member of Huang, F * AM 452, a 32nd Degree Muon, member at Saladin Shrine of Grand RapirU, former member of Hastings Firn United Methodist Church ud long time church Treasurer, former member of Hittings YMCA Board and long time Treuurer. He wu preceded in death by his parent,. He i, survived by his wife, Jeannette "Jean" Pllgh; one on, Thomu (Donna) Pugh of Rock­ ford; one daughter, Judith (John) Burnham of Lake Zurich, Illinois; and siz grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 25,1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial took place at Hutings Towtuhip Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be nude to Huting, pint -United Methoditt Church, Shriner's Hospital or charity of one', choice. Larry L Wmi_________ | NASHVILLE - Larry L. Ward, age 58, of NaJiville. paued my on Monday. November 25, 1996 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Ward wu born on August 5, 1938 in Nashville, the son of Laurence and Francis (Willoughby) Ward. He wu raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville schools and served in the United Sure, Army from 1956-1958. He wu married to Donna M. Cotsamire on September 5,1959 and bu lived at his addreu ter the past thirty-reven yean. He wu employed with E. W. Biin Company in Hastings; Hastings Sanitary Service, and several auto service stations in the area. He wu preceded In death by bis father, Laur­ ence Ward He is survived by his wife, Donna; two xtns, William (Connie) Ward and John Ward both of Hutings; one daughter, Debra (Gordon) Stan­ ton of Freeport; three grandchildren, Courtney Ward, Joe and Randy Stanton; his mother, Francis Ward of Hastings; one sister. Maty Westbrook of Hatting, Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 30,1996 at 11HX) a m. at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend letter DeGroot officiating. Buris) will take place it Hutings Township Cemetery Memorial contributions may be nude to the Nashville Baptist Church-Family Center. Russell WiUiam Brock |Edward E. Ea^len| HOWARD CITY - Edward C. Eaglen. age 68. of Howard City, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 1996 at Kelsey Memorial Hospital in Lakeview. Mr. Eaglen was born on August 20, 1928, the son of Edward and Ellen Eaglen. He was raised in Wilkensburg, Pennsylvania and attended Wilkensburg Schools, graduating in 1946. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy and served on the USS SAMUEL N. MOORE and the USS YANCY. He lived briefly in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Allegan and Lansing, following his discharge in 1953. He was married to Roesmary A. Redinger on November 25, 1967 in Lansing. Soon after their wedding, the Eaglens moved to Middlevill where they lived until 1994. He was employed at Bradford White Commerical Worts for twenty-seven years. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Masonic Lodges of Middlevil­ le and later of Howard City. He wu preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ellen Eaglen. He is survived by his wife. Rosemary A. Eaglen; two daughters, Laura (Terry) Johnson of Grand Rapids, and Pamela Eaglen of Muncie, Indiana; sisters-in-law; brothers-inlaw; cousins and an AunL Funeral and Committal services were held Friday. November 22, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel under the Auspices of the Middleville Masonic Lodge No. 231F. & A.M. Interment took place at Maple Grove Cemet­ ery of Mason. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. CLAMtSVILLE - Russell Winiam Brock, 56, of Clarksville, paued away Sunday, November 24, 1996 at his residence. He wu born on September 15,1940 in Lans-, ing. the son of Hamtttn and Ruth (Brindl) Brock. He attended Lake Odesu Schools and wu married to Elizabeth Rufner on June 12 1965 in Jackson. Mr. Brock served in the U.S. Army for three years from 1962 to 1965. He was employed at the Atron Corporation in Saranac for several yean. He also worked for the Ionia County Road Com minion, a driver of an eighteen wheeler and for rhe put two and a half yean wu employed u a Labauxy Techni­ cian at the Applied Technological Center of the Grand Rapids Community College. Mr. Brock is survived by his wife, Elnsbeth; two sons, Bryan (Annetl) Brock of Ft Stewart, GA and Rodney (Elizabeth) Brock of Hasting,; one daughter, Calhleen (Robert) Meekins of Howard Air Force Base, Panama; four grand­ sons, Michael and Shawn Brock, Robin and Randall Meekins; his mother. Ruth Brock of Saranac; one brother, Harrison (Vickie) Brock. Jr. of Saranac; one sister. Connie (Frank) Sekoian of Ionia; and his mother-in-law. Marie Rufner of Clarksville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 26, 1996 at lhe Clarksville Wesley­ an Church with Rev. James Vsnderwarker sod Rev. Keith McIver officisting. Burial took place at Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contibutions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Social News Keasts celebrate 50th anniversary On Nov, 23rd Jim and Mary Ann Keast of Hastings, celebrated 50 yean of marriage. The couple were married Nov. 23. 1946 in Ionia, Michigan. They have six children, Larry (Suzy) Corkell of Nashville, Mike Keast, Kevin (Larry) Christie of Moreno Valley. CA, Margaret Sheirdan of Chesterfield, MO. Doug (Jean­ nie) Keast of Woodland, and Condel (Earl) Garden of Denton. TX. They also have 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Jarmans to mark 50th anniversary Duane Jarman and Mildred were married Nov. 30. 1946 at Hastings Fire Methodist Church. They have a daughter. Darleen Jarman of Decatur, GA and son Darwin (Joyce) of Knoxville. TN; three grandsons and one great grandson. A family dinner will take place in Knoxville dunng Christmas break , Amy Hubhm aad 1 f Nrhnis Mcrejmited in marriage on Aug. .24. 1996 at 3 p.m. at Gun Lake Community Church Lee is currently self-employed and Amy is employed at Potter Distributing Inc. of Grand Rapids After honeymooning on Mackinac Island the couple resides in Nashville. Brian David Jeruco. Middleville Mollee Anne Sloken. Middleville and LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF WOMAN M TNC CMCUTT COUNT RM THE COUNTY OF BAMY Martasac* F*r*d**ar* Sale HON. JAMES H. nSNER HI* No. 96-741 <Z ROBERT CRAWFORD. JR. and VWA CRAWFORD PlotoWHs JOHN E. JESPERSON. LYDIA JESFERSON. d*c*o**d. HENNING J. ANDERSON, TMtam*ntory Trvtto*. D*4*ndonft David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Heating*. Michigan 49056 Phon* (616) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff* Al a t*«*ion of »a»d Court bold in »h* City of Hastings, County of Borry, Stot* of Michigan, on th* 6th day of Nov*mb*r, 1996 PRESENT HON JAMES H. FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE A Complomi to Qu>*t Till* to th* following d**crito*d proparty A PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST SECTION 4. COMMENC TING NORTHEAST CORNER NORTHWEST FRAC­ TIONAL 1/4 SECTION 4 THENCE SOUTH ON 1/4 LINE 60 ROOS THENCE NORTH 70* 33 WEST S4 ROOS THENCE NORTH 3* 48 EAST 42 RODS THENCE EAST 48 ROOS TO BEGINNING having b**n filed by Plaintiff* NOW THEREFORE FT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants John E. J**p*rson. Lydia Ja*par*on d*c*a**d. Estat*. Manning J. Anderson. Testamentary Trust** or anyone claiming under th*m as hair, assign** or d*vis**s shall fil* on answer by th* 11th day of D*c*mb*r 1996 with th* Barry County Cl*rk. or appaor in th* Barry County Circuit Court on th* 12th day of December at 2:00 o'clock in th* afternoon or this Court shall qu»*t titto to th* above dascribad promises in Plaintiffs. Jamas H. Fisher DRAFTED BY: DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 Varsity Jackets bkw & gold school logo design items now on sale at: Wd Lake Screes PrUtof, Active Wear & Tanning Salon Curt Allen Jr. and Ann Black will play significant roles in the Christmas pageant Dec. 7 and 8 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. near the fire station and centrally located for area people. An organizational meeting for an Ionia County Genealogy Club will be held at the Lake Odessa Depot Jan. II al 7 p.m. Pam Swiler says she hears from interested people everyday The Brian and Pat Rayner family catered the wedding reception for Ross and Anne Buxton Meehan Saturday. They served two kinds of meatballs and lots of people came to the reception to wish the couple recently married in the Bahamas well. A Christmas program called “If I Could Reach,” which has been written and produced by John Waite, will be presented at Lake­ wood United Methodist Church the evenings of Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8. at 7 p.m. Admission is free. There will be an of­ fering taken to cover expenses. The entire Living Stones puppet and drama group will appear in the production, as well as the Sunday School children of Lakewood United Methodist. The church also will have a living nativity scene again this year. The animals and live actors will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Country 4 Peddler Show© A November 22,23,24 x , Kalamazoo, Michigan V THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Defouft has been made in the condition* of o mortgage mode by Kenneth R. DELONG and Angelo C. DELONG husband and wife to Reel Finance. Inc. o Defawore Corpora tian. Mortgagee, doted September 19. 1991 and recorded on October 1. 1991 in Liber 524. on page 269. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ARGO MOR­ TGAGE CORP.. o« assign**, by on assignment dated July 9. 1996. which was recorded on September 5.1996. In Libor 671. on Pogo 534. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claim­ ed to bo duo at the dote hereof the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Eight and 89/100 dollars (g25.BBB.B9). including interest at 16.300% per annum. Under the power ol sol* contained in said mor tgog* and th* statute in such cos* mod* and pro vktod. notic* is hereby giv*n that said mortgog* will b* foredosod by a sol* of th* mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings Michigan at 1.-00 PM o'dock, on December 19. 1996. Said premi*** or* situated in Townsh.p of JOHNSTOWN. Borry County. Michigan, and ar* described os: Lot 15 of Liloc Hills Plat, according to the record od plot thereof as recorded In Liber 4 of Plots on Pag* 43. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which com the redemption period shall be 30 days from th* dot* of such sol* Doted: November 7. 1996 ARGO MORTGAGE CORP FOR INFORMATION PIEASE CALL (B10) 642-4202 Trott * Trott, P.C. Attorneys lor ARGO MORTGAGE CORP XI50 Telegraph Suit* IX Bmghom Forms. Michigan 48025 FU* No . 96105792 (12 5) GIRL, Hannah Nicole, bora Oct. io. 1996 at Borgesi Hospital at I2i4k p.m. to Mark and Vonda Atkinson of Vteiaburg. Weighing 7 lbs and I9h inches long. She has a proud sister. Aubrey and grandparents Cart and Bet­ ty Atkinson of Hastings and Phil and Barb Bender of Middleville. BOY, Joseph Tyler Ahearn, born Sunday, Nov. 10, 1996 al William Beaumont Hospital in Troy, MI at 12:08 a.m. to Con and Brenda Ahearn of Sterling Heights. ML Weighing 8 Iba. 13V6 ozs. and 21^6 inches long. Proud brothers Bud. Jonathan, Jack and Thomas welcomed him home. Grandparents are Con and Marge Ahearn and Jack and Beverly Smith of Hastings. Great grandmother Margaret Ahearn of Menominee, Ml. BOY, Michael Jay, born Oct. 27. 1996 at St. Mary’s Hospital al 7:11 a.m. to Man and Joni Apol of Caledonia. Weighing 9 lbs. 1056 ozs. and 2214 inches long. For years of easy rockin’, make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. U.S Savings Bonds are safe — they're backed by the full faith and credit of the United States They're also guaranteed to earn interest And they're both easy to buy — get them where you work or bank — and easy to afford You can buy them for’as little as S25. in your retirement savings program West Michigan Housing, Inc. 1-800-387-0035 (Heated Buildings) rvwiArwnMwnwswiinimfxwtc^swr Jl jf •• Friday 4p-9p Adults 53.00 Saturday 9a-5p Child (2-12) 52.00 Sunday lla-4p _______ (Each day) Directions: OU l-N ukr eril • M, SphnUe UU4onh pre, 3 bjhu loUk, St, lorn ktl. follow lo Fairground. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF LINCOLN STREET Written comments moy be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon days notice Io the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. or call (616) 945-2468, or TDD call relay service All Sizes • All Makes or... Trade Yours In On A Brand New Manufactured Home 616-623-3340 V shown on the mop below. Should the vocation be approved by the City Council, the City will reserve easement rights to construct and maintain any and all public utilities. Ask your banker or your employer about including U.S Savings Bonds 121 E Orchard. Delton ^Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds Notice is hereby given that the Hostings City Council will hold o public hearing in the City Holl Council Chambers. 102 5. Broodway. Hostings. Michigan on Monday. December 23. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the request by the Hostings Area School System for the City to vacate Lin­ coln Street from a line extending from the southeast comer of lot 3 of Aben Johnson's Addition and the northeast comer of lot 4 of Block 2 of Daniel Striker’s Addition to the east line of Section 8 town 3 north range 8 west as SSS We Buy Used Homes SSS IVc P<iy Top SSS For Your Home! Christmas eve. The Woodland area is covered with snow today (Monday before Thanksgiving.) It snowed all afternoon yesterday and this is the first winter scene this season. Sunday morn­ ing the roads were very icy and everyone had trouble getting to church, but it soon warmed up and traffic moved easier in the af­ ternoon. One more new book came to the library last week. It is another true crime by Ann Rule. This one is called “Dead By Sunset’ and is about a murder in Oregon. No fiction writer would dare put some of the cases Ann Rule writes about into a novel because no one would ever believe them. Truth is indeed weirder than fiction. The Woodland Township Board held a spe­ cial meeting Wednesday evening. Nov. 20. so that the newly elected treasurer and trustee could be installed before this week's meet ing. Nancy Potter was installed as treasurer re­ placing Peggy France who has held the job for eight years and Tim Allen was installed as trustee replacing Sue Pepper, who held the position for two years. The Original f S&i/wu/ic&n&ih I Hubbert-N ichols united in marriage HASTINGS by Catherine Lucas The Lakewood Community Ambulance organization has lots of activity going on right now. Staff members hope to be in their new quarters by Christmas. They are remod­ eling the house on the west side of Wood­ land that was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Bcgerow. have removed some of the out buildings and had a radio tower installed. This whole project should be finished in a couple of weeks. The ambulance people will hold a Satur­ day round and square dance at Cunningham Acres Dec. 7 from 8 to 11 p.m. They have been holding these dances twice a month for several weeks, normally the first and third Saturdays, but there will only be one in De­ cember because of the holidays. A group of musicians come from many di­ rections and make up The No Name Band," which plays the entire evening. Food is available. The ambulance people are still having musical Fridays every week with food and music at Cunningham Acres. They tell me that lots of people come and enjoy a light supper and the music. The December Lakewood Community Ambulance dinner will be Sunday, Dec. 8. from noon to 3 p.m.. also at Cunningham Acres. This month the menu will include Swiss steak. The cost of the Sunday dinner is $6 for adults and $3 for children 5 through 12 with children under 5 and anyone over 100 eating free. Evelyn Barnum told me the ambulance or­ ganization had gathered food for a Clarksville family and a Sunfield family, whose homes have burned recently. Both families are stay­ ing with relatives until they can make other arrangements. Plans are all in place for the opening of the new youth center Dec. 1 in the old Cal­ vary United Brethren Church building. A sign is up on the site and the director will be moving into the area in the meantime Calvary United Brethren Church recently merged with Woodbury United Brethren Church and they have generously donated their funds and property to help start an area youth center. Jim Holloway, under the spon­ sorship of four area United Brethren churches and the district leadership of the United Brethren Church, will open the center with programs for both junior high and senior high youth. This church is located at First Street and Second Avenue in Lake Odessa. For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-800-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 1-900-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 28, 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: Mvrlgag* Foreclosure Solo NOTICE OF MOffTGAOE FONECLOMIM THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WWA BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default Ko* boon mode In the condition* ol a mortgage mode by Tod A, PICK t Sonya E. PICK, busbond and wife (original mor­ tgagors) Io Woodham'• Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dead July It. 1990 and recorded on Ju­ ly 19. 1990 In Ubor 902. on pogo MS tarry County Records. Michigan. and wo* assigned by mesne assignments to COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, (f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation) at ossignoo. by on assignment dated Moy 31. 1991. which woe recorded on July 22. 1991. in liber 920 on Page 282 tarry County Record*, on which mor tgage there Is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Four Thousand Throe Hundred Thirty Four and 02/100 dollars ($64.334.02). in­ cluding Interest at 10.900% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged promisos. or some pari of thorn, at public vendue, at the tarry Couny Courthouse H Host.ng* Michigan at 1:00 PM odock. on December 19. Default having been mode in the conditions of a real estate mortgage mode by ALLEN R. BURTON and LINDA E BURTON, husband and wife, of 7095 Lammers Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046. and BOND CORPORATION a corporation organized and ex­ isting under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated December 13, 1994 and recorded on December 22. 1994 in Liber 621. Pogo 661 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Nine Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Four Cents ($9.636. CM) and no suit or proceedings at law hav­ ing been instituted to recover the said debt or any 1996. Said promisos ore situated in Township of •AMY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Commencing at the center 1 /4 post oi Section 35. Town I North. Rango 9 West; thence South 00 dsgree* 03 minutes 10 Seconds West along the North and South 1/4 lino of said Section 797.66 foot to the place of beginning, thence South 89 degrees 96 minutes 29 seconds East 969 74 foot; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 43 seconds West 404JO foot to the South line of the North 36 ocres of the west 1 /2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said »ection the » North 09 degrees 96 minutes 25 seconds West along said lino 969.79 feet to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 10 seconds East along sold 1/4 lino 404.20 foot to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights or the public over that port a* used for road purposes on Mann Rood. The redemption period shall bo 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7, 1996 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, (f/h/o Countrywide Funding Corporation) FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (•10) 642-4202 Trott 1 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, (f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation) 30190 Telegraph Suite IP) Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 Ale No. 96105637 (12-5) P°NOTiCE<IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute In such cose made and provided, on Friday. Docember 13. 1996. at 2:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the County Circuit Court Building in the City of Hastings. County of Borry. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court lor the County of Borry at public vendue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal foes and charge* of the sale. Including attorney's fees allowed by low. the promisos In said mortgage which ore ’ocatod in the Township of Hope, County of Borry and described as follows: BEGINNING IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE EAST ALONG SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 /4 APPROXIMATELY 10 RODS TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD AS POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. 660 FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY 165 FEET THENCE WESTERLY 660 FEET TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD. THENCE SOUTHERLY 165 FEET ALONG MIDDLE OF LAM­ MERS ROAD TO POINT OF BEGINNING. which ha* the address of 7095 Lammers Road. Delton. Michigan 49046. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of *uch sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MQ $600-3241 (a) In which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rai ds Ml 49507 Dated: November 8. 1996 Drafted by: William M. Axkoul (P4007I) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Onawa. N.W.. Ste. 111-A Grand Rapid* Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (12/5) Positive stroke Deer Ann Landers: You recently printed some columns explaining how a stroke can cause inappropriate behavior. Those columns helped me understand what had happened to my mother. I wouldn't go so far as to say a stroke can be a good thing, but it certainly changed my mother for the better. Mom was one of those typically uptight New Englanders. Although she was pleasant socially, the woman had absolutely no sense of humor. After her stroke, she changed com pletely. Her inhibitions vanished. Out of nowhere emerged a delightful display of wit and a mildly ribald sense of humor. Suddenly. this extremely rigid old lady was loosening up, making friends and enjoying life to the fUll. Three generations wanted her company When Mom became unable to take care of herself, my brother and I decided to move her to a retirement facility. Fortunately, there was a truly wonderful place in her neighborhood. The supervisor in charge of admissions told us. “Normally, we don’t take anyone with your mother’s advanced physical problems, but she would liven up the place for otherwise lonely people. We would be happy u have her here." When Mom had a second stroke and was virtually at death’s door, she had the emergency-room personnel laughing at her joke*. What a way to go! — Proud Son in California Dear California: A stroke definitely can after behavior. In many instances, the “cen­ soring agent" goes off duty and previously uptight people become less guarded and more congenial. Unfortunately, the reverse can also occur. Folks with sweet dispositions can become quarrelsome and cantankerous. Thank you for the opportunity to shed some light on a subject too often kept in the dark. Slick ad Read all the NEWS of Hastings and Barry County. All Board Members present and 15 citizens. Agendo approved. Minutes approved os read. Treasurer's report accepted. Reports of Committees presented. Approved leave of absence for one firefighter, reinstatement ol one firefightor and obationary status for one firefighter. Approved payment of $100.00 for Installation of light in parking lot. Vouchers approved in amount of $13,560.02. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (11 -28) Subscribe to... The Hastings i Look $1 /"A f’torcssloN*L Including Gift Sets (2 m AND UMTU JOB NOT IVTUOtD) Holiday a ryr TanningS24.95 Gift Bag **•*“ 15 Tanning Sessions Si A '.Aiim of Turn. Sat PSOrtSKAAl Haizcaii l Tanmsg Ptootcn AND MomiSwiw. CcrjfOM NOW HIRING Join THE *ii$ta Team Call 1-600 625-6363 Orrr 20 Tran st Hcasnfid Hair C' < scisurr < snr FltlMMA STYLBB GILAT rtlCii AND NO AMNNTMEM B Ml NttDLD Funeral services were held on Sunday after­ noon at the Carson City United Mrtnodisi Church fo: Delors Hummel, mother of Jean Hyde and her three siblings. She was the widow of longtime businessman Forrest Hummel. The Lavon Deatsmans, the Kendall Crosses and the Lynn Fettermans made trips there either Saturday for the visitation or on Sunday for the service. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron Mutschler has returned from overseas. He was on the USS Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1993. An open house is being hosted by family members Sunday. Dec. 1 at the Lake Manor dining room between 2 and 4 in the afternoon for Mardie Wortley Edwins. Mardie jpent most of her married life in Woodland Township on Velte Road. Husband Glen became a patient at Thornapple Manor and later she moved to Lake Manor. Lakewood Christian School will hold its monthly dinner at Central's Fellowship Hal) on Friday. Dec. 6. serving ham and beef buf­ fet dinner Friends of the Library will omit their December meeting. Instead, emphasis is on production of another newsletter this month. An Ionia paper carried a coupon for making changes and corrections in listings for the Ionia County directory, which carries telephone numbers for the entire county and adjacent areas. It also lists county and township officers and agencies. THIS HOLIDAY SEASON GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE SIGN A DONOR CARD TODAY. Please discuss your feelings about organ and tissue donation with your famiy. For more information and a free donor card, call: 1-800-482-1455 A Gift of Life Initiriw at the wrnatnx Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 (Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 o-mm-to a Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed an you? Write for Ann Landers' booklet "Sex and the Teen-ager. ” Sendasetfaddressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1996 Creator* Syndicate, Inc. The Hastings BANNER K-MART PLAZA SIX Wcm suic St RHX1\ nvw Haircare Product /A T? T? II F* P Doggy cart Dear Ann: While in a supermarket yester­ day. 1 tossed a large box of cereal into a cart 1 had grabbed in haste. Within seconds. I heard a woman scream, “You idiot! Why don’t you look at what you're doing. My puppy is in that cart. You could have killed him!" Everyone in the place stared at s&. 1 felt like a criminal and left the store immediately. Now I’m sorry I didn’t point out the large sign that said NO PETS ALLOWED. 1 know where the woman live*. Should I write a note and tell her off? — Mrs. Z Dear Mrs. Z: No note, please. Let sleeping dogs lie. (This goes for puppies, too.) If the woman brings the puppy in again, the manager will probably say something. These days, it’s risky to antagonize strangers. VKUU W COLOR 4 WGHUBKEie AM urrw uma .wvuun «, m< ; l.UU Being thankful Dear Ann Landers: A few years ago. I at­ tended a church service on Thanksgiving. It was unique and unforgettable. Instead of talk­ ing at length, the pastor took several cordless microphones and, with his assistants, went out among the members of his congregation and asked people what they had to be thankful for. We heard the usual expressions of gratitude for job*, health, peace, family, friends and so forth. When they appronclxd me, I had no idea what I was going to say because life had dealt me several unexpected blows. I shared how 1 had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a few years earlier and was thankful because it taught me to be more com­ passionate toward people who were in worse shape than 1. I was thankful for having survived a vicious and bitter divorce that I did not want because it taught me so much about myself — and others. After the divorce, I experienced several days of being really hungry because 1 could not pay my bills and buy food. too. I was thankful for those lean days because they taught me i lot about foolish pride and what was really important. As I handed the microphone back to the pastor. I mentioned that I was certain we gain the greatest wisdom when things in our lives Lake Odessa NEWS Lakewood Community Services workers are busy compiling forms for those who desire food boxes and those who have been recom­ mended. By early week there were more than 125 such families. The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society (LOAHS) board members worked on Monday making preparations for “Christmas' Round the Town." Fourth-graders and their teachers came on Tuesday after school to decorate the evergreen tree. New exhibits will be in place in the showcases. The fine new cabinet built by Eagle Scout Patrick Doyle will hold recent donation* to the society. Tables are ready for haked goods to be sold both Friday and Satur­ day. The first year the society participated, there was mud everywhere and no driveway, so planks were laid from the front steps to the street. Pews have been moved from Calvary United Brethren in preparation for the building to become a youth center, sponsored by the United Brethren churches of Lakewood district. Larry and Joar. Aohrbacher recently visited their granddaughter, Christina Gutheridge of Coats Grove Road, upon completion of her basic training and spent four hours with her. Bonanza Buglers were mailed to all LOAHS members and several libraries early this week. Many news items from 1906 were printed in the middle pages. One item was about a new greenhouse being built, complete with concrete benches. Before, this the greenhouse operator used the floor for his trays of plants k l Dear Ann Landers: I am feeling very depressed tonight because of the sweepstakes advertising I received in the mail. When I read the letter, it sounded as if 1 had won a whole lot of money. The ad said in big letters, “WE ARE NOW AUTHORIZED TO PAY $833,337 IN CASH TO ..." and there was my name primed in big letters. Below, in very small prim, it said, “If you have the winning number. ” I am a handicapped World War 11 veteran. My vision and hearing are very bad. and I am slowly recovering from colon surgery. 1 need new glasses and a hearing aid. but I have no money to buy these extras Veterans Affairs does not pay my medical or dental bills, and I don’t qualify for food stamps or welfare. I am alone and have no family. Why doesn’t the law step in and stop ads like this? They get people's hopes up and then disappoint them. Please. Ann, look into this. — Depressed in Kent. Wash. Dear Kent: I looked into those sweepstakes promotions a few years ago. and you are right. They are very slick. Unfortunately, they are worded in such a way as to avoid pro­ secution. Their lawyers are very sharp. I’ve told my readers time and again — if it looks too good to be true, run in the other direction. Nobody is going to spend thousands of dollars in advertising to give away money. 1 hope your letter will help open some eyes. And P.S.: I wish those high-profile celebrities whose pictures appear with the promotion would give some thought to people like you who get taken in. seem to be at their worst. 1 was most thankful for the wisdom I had acquired through this pain. Lord knows 1 now feel wise beyond my years. Ann. even though my frisi wife is gone, my second wife u such a blessing that I know she is a gift from God. 1 never dreamed that I would be lucky enough to have a woman as wonderful as she is. Please print this poem. I don’t know who the author is. but the words express my feel­ ings completely. — Thankful in Muskegon. Mich Dear Thankful: Here is the poem. It brought to mind an old adage that has long been one of my favorites: Be careful what you pray for — you might get it. I Asked God I asked God for strength, that I might achieve. 1 was made weak, that I might learn to obey. 1 asked for health, that I might do greater things. 1 was given infirmity, that I might do better things. I asked for riches, that I might be happy. I was given poverty, that I might be wise. 1 asked for power, that I might have the praise of men. I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God. I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life. I was given life, that I might enjoy all things I got nothing that I asked for — but everything 1 had hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am. among all men, most richly blessed. m€tus �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1996 — Page 9 Hastings Public Library (Part II) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The idea of a public 11bran Mrparaled from the Hastings school library began to lake shape when Arina MeComber Lathrop, wife of Dr. Clarence P Lathrop, left the City of Hastings a bequest of $15,000, which she had specified was to be used to build such a library. On Dec. 23. 1954. the Hastings Banner printed an item stating that the $15,000 gift had been invested in government bonds. These bonds would be worth $21,025 at the end of 12 years. The money was invested in 20 bonds at $720 each, eight al $72 and one al $18. There was still $6 left in cash in the fund. The money was set aside to be used for a separate public library under the terms of the bequest By 1965, the amount had reached the sum of $20,000 and the time seemed to be right It was becoming increasingly nu»rc difficult to hire and keep librarians for the joint library . The task of operating the joint library was a difficult one. A plan for a separate city library was sub­ mitted to the State Librarian who endorsed the plan Mrs. Richard I Groos served as a member of the library study committee, pav­ ing the way for the development of the library. The Hastings Post Office building which was built on Church Street in 1925, was a government-owned building that contained about 5,000 square feet of floor space It nad served the community until 1963 when the post office moved into a new privately ow ned building constructed at the northwest comer of Mill and Church streets. The building was leased as a post office and was occupied on Sept 1. 1963. The building on South Church Street ap­ peared to be an ideal solution for housing of a new. separated public library for Hastings. The buiklmg could be leased from the govern­ ment for $1 per year for 20 years, when it would then become property of the City of Hastings The City Council of Hastings officially named the proposed new library “The Hastings Public Library*' at their final meeting in 1963. An article appeared m the Hastings Banner on Oct 24. 1963. was titled Officially Assign Old Post Office for City Library " In this article Dominic A. Tesauom. regional ad­ ministrator of the General Service AdmitustraUoo mqdMhc announcement, stating that the former HMtags-Poai Office had been assigned for use by the City of Hastings for use as a separate public library The property, which included 0.4089 acre of fee owned land, improved with a one story post office building with full basement was to be transfer­ red to Hastings for a public library. Citizens, businesses, city government of­ ficials began to line up in favor of the new library. The real work began, raising the money for the venture The Thornapple Foun­ dation offered a grant of $10,000 for renova­ tion of the structure, furniture and books. The cky also made available $19,980 for the project. The first Library Board members were of­ ficially sworn m on and registered at the City Hall, Jan 22. 1964 Mrs. Richard T Groos was elected president of the board. The Rev. Don Gury wa* elected secretary Other board members were Mrs. K (Kate) S. McIntyre, Mrs. Richard (Rose) M. Cook and Clifford Dolan. Donations began to come in. The communi­ ty united in the effort to make the library become a reality. Mrs. John Panfil, a graduate and experienced librarian worked with the board as a volunteer consultant on technical matters, giving hours of service. Mrs. Robert Godfrey was appointed chair­ woman of a subsidiary group. Friends of the Library, whose purpose was to assist with projects to meet specific library needs Mrs. Chester Hedges and James L. Chase worked with Mrs. Godfrey to formulate procedures. The Hastings Women's Club joined in the support of the Friends of the Library . A card catalog was given by the Hastings Rotary It would contain file cards for every book placed on the shelves A Michigan room was set up. which would contain historical reference books of interest to the students of Michigan history as well as reference <xi local history. Many atlases, dic­ tionaries and four sets of encyclopedias. Jennette Barry demonstrating the card catalog at the Hastings Public Library. Darleen Jarman (left) and Ray Nash, Hastings High School students working In the stacks of the new Hastings Public Library. which included the Americana. World Book. Colliers and New International. Contributions to the library were channeled through Mrs. Godfrey for the purpose of record. The University of Michigan Club en­ dorsed the new library with funding and with volunteer help. Board members visited and observed other public libraries They also had to be aware of such things as heating the library, fire safety, proper lighting, ventiliation and other logistical needs, such as park­ ing and proper entries. Friends of the Library launched a fund drive on April 29. 1964. A meeting was held at the Hastings Mutual Insurance building, where plans for renovating and furnishing the building were shared. Florence Wilson was introduced as the librarian. There were to be book drives, as well as membership drives, hoping to interest more people in joining the Friends. An article in the Hastings Banner informed the readers that the library at the high school would no longer be open to the public as of July]I. 1964. These*poMitlibrary wwld w* be ready and donations were not coming in as quickly as the Friends of the Library would have liked to have had them come in. A listing of private donations was printed with this arti­ cle and in a second article published on May 28. 1964, as well as donations from several businesses. A book drive was held in June 1964 The books and magazines were gathered at the high school in the east half of the main gym. using the north and south entrances. (This is now the middle school gym.) Boy Scout Troop 178 assisted at the high school, helping to unload cartons of books. Pickup trucks were made available if anyone whs) needed help to transport the books to the high school. By July 9, 1964, approximately 2.000 volumes plus many magazines had been col­ lected. Eleanor Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, a member of the P.T.A. Magazine editorial staff, sent a subscription for the magazine along with her donation to the new library. It was reported that the dona­ tions for the new library had reach $10,385. This included a grant from the Upjohn family. This amount was felt to be about half of the amount needed for the purchase of new books. On July 9, 1964. it was reported that the renovation of the building was being delayed due to the delay in the delivery of the shelv­ ing. Funds continued to come in. The list of donors listed each week in the Banner is an in­ teresting reminder of the many interested families in the city of Hastings. The book drive was closed on Aug 13, 1964. The books were sorted, cross indexed for the index file, cards placed in each book for the purpose of recording borrowers and many other tasks Many volunteers helped with the many tasks needed to get the books ready for circulation. Over 50 people were many listed as having worked on the 2.500 volumes collected Renovation of the post office.building also was progressing. Edward McPharlm was the contractor Intenor changes were quite minor. Coal for heating was changed to gas heal. A new roof was done. A reading room, and stacks were done. A children's reading section and two adult reading rooms were part of the plan. Oak tables and chairs were chosen for the main areas along with lounge chairs for the reading rooms. Carpeting chosen as the floor covering Funds for the renovation and furnishings were taken care of by funds from the Lathrop and Thornapple Foundation grants at about $18,600. By Sept. 17. 1964, $14,418 of the needed $20,000 had been raised. The date for an open house for the City Library was set for Saturday. Jan. 16. 1965. A loan of books from the state library in Lans­ ing had arrived and all was nearly ready. The open house would be held Saturday the 16th all day at the library, with the board, the librarian and the Friends of the Library on hand for the opening. Actually circulation would not begin until Tuesday. Jan. 19. The lettering placed on the front of the library denoting it as "Hastings Public Library" were given as a memorial to four women. Sue Carrothers. Kay Squier. Ger­ trude Wilcox and Maxine Ogden in honor of their contributions to the well being of the people of Barry County. The Rev. Willard Curtis gave the invoca­ tion at the open house ceremonies. He then paid tribute to the many whose interest and unselfish service made this new institution possible "They had a dream. That was the beginning for as the song goes. If you never have a dream, how are you gonna make your Florence Wilson, librarian, with Board President Mrs. Richard Groos. « Mayor Franklin C. Beckwith (left) signing the documents which officially transferred the fortner post office building to the City of Hastings for a public library. Seated on the right, W.D. Musser, U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Standing, J. William Hawes of the Federal Surplus Property Section of the Michigan Department of Administration, dream come true.” The Rev. Curtis stated that the library would open new opportunities for learning and enjoyment, "and to those ends we dedicate this library." Librarian Florence Wilson was introduced, along with the members of the Library Board and the officers of the Friends of the Library. Mayor Franklin Beckwith then cut the ribbon to allow the group to move inside of the building. Once inside. Mayor Beckwith gave the following dedication: "On behalf of the Citizens of Hastings City Council, we wholeheartedly thank from the bottom of our hearts all those who made dona­ tions. those from industries, organizations and individuals I wish to give special thanks to our Library Board. Friends of the Library and many others who volunteered their services to this project. There has been many, many hard working hours put into this, more than one can imagine. So we started with a cultural dream, and 1 must say this is a final Ac­ complishment by a dedicated group of loyal citizens and a new source of pride for every man. woman and child in our community. It is with great pride I accept this fine addition to our city.’* Many people attended the open house to in­ spect the new facility and admire the work ac­ complished. Two hundred and fifty-one ap­ plications for new library cards were receiv­ ed. Non-resident book checkout privileges were maiie available to anyone not residing or owning property in Hastings with the pur­ chase of a family library card for $2.50 per year. The charge for non-residents was based upon the estimated average yearly family tax contribution city residents paid in support of the library. Claude Gardner, right, of Gardner's Pharmacy, president of the Hastings Kiwanis Club presenting Mrs. Richard Groos, President of the Library board with a check for $200. Hours for the new library were set at 40*6 hours per week. It was to be open on Mon­ days. Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 6 p.m. and from 12:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The first books were checked out from the Hastings Public Library on Tuesday after­ noon. Jan. 19. 1965. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST STREET Notice is hereby given thot the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Holl Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, December 23, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the request by the Hastings Area School System for the City to vacate East Street from Grant Street to Lincoln Street os shown on the mop below. Should the vocation be approved by the City Council, the City will reserve easement rights to construct and maintain any and all public utilities. Written comments may be filed with the City Cleric prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, Hostings, Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468, or TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Monshum City Clerk �Pagt 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 28. 1996 All-Barry County football team pays tribute to 40 talented athletes Highlights dunng the 1996 fall football season included an O-K Blue championship for the Middleville Trojans, a fast start for the Maple Valley Lions, large chunks of yardage and a plethora of touchdowns by players like Delton's Scott Haas and Lakewoods Mike Hanna and a thrilling victory over Zeeland scored by the Hastings Saxons. This year's All-Barry County team includes local standouts on both offense and defense with the first and second teams honoring a total of 40 players FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB — Scott Haas (Delton) — All­ KVA. scored 104 points, ran for 553 yards and threw for a school record 639 yards (33of-78). Totaled 1.200 of offense. Also kicked 20 extra points and made a school record 146 tackles On defense. Haas made 3 interceptions and recovered 3 fumbles. RB — Mike Hanna (Lakewood) — Racked up 1070 yards on 107 carries with 15 — 6-3. 300 pounds, can you say pancake. Middleville's strong side tackle Has quick feel which helped him to be a fine contact blocker OT — Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) — All-SMAA as an offensive tackle and a defensive tackle. His size was helpful (6-2. 215). Defensively. Harvey made 65 tackles. K-P — Chad Stopher (Delton) — Had a 38.8 punting average on 35 attempts. Was also selected as an honorable mention all-league performer. Very versatile. 64 tackles as a linebacker. 9 catches for 114 yards as a receiver. DEFENSE DL — Chris Marlow (Delton) — Very lough, very strong, usually was on the opposing team's top lineman. Made All­ KVA and was a captain. DL — Steve Lehman (Middleville) — Was third in Barry County on the tackle chart with a 115 total. DL — Jamie Foster (Middleville) — Great quickness with outstanding pursuit. SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB — Kevin Doyle (Middleville) — Threw for 12 touchdowns and over 600 yards. His feet also were nimble, gaining 400 yards. Was named the Trojans' "MVP." RB — Nick Morrow (Delton) — Gained 634 yards on 65 carries and scored 6 touchdowns. The AILKVA fullback who coach Rob Hccthuis says is a "very' deceptive runner with a tremendous sense of balance." RB — Miso Glavan (Middleville) — Just a sophomore. Glavan gained over 600 yards for Middleville's ground game As a kicker missed just I of 22 extra points. Can kick from 40 yards, "easily." WR — Nate Pranger (Middleville) — Pranger was fourth on the Barry County charts with 11 catches for 155 yards. Great jumping ability and fastest on team. Was All-O-K Blue. Nate, you deserve to be on this team. TE — Jason Curtis (Lakewood) — Caught 5 aerials for 105 vards and tallied I All-Barry County basketball stanouts include (front row. from left) Katie Willison, Jennifer Nielsen, Katie Weaver, Janette Jennings; (back row) Crystal Miller, Dawn Stine, Joni Daniels, Rachel Young and Jami Schrock. Daniels tops selections on ‘96 county cage squad Joni Daniels stood tell in the statistics of top prep basketball players in Bany County this fall. The Lakewood High senior led the county in both scoring and rebounds. Many Division I schools recruited the 6-5 star, but lest week Central Michigan University made it official that she was to be a future Chippewa. Daniels joins 10 other area players on this fall's All-Barry County team. Here is a look at her stats and the numbers of the other talented players from Delton, Hastings, Maple Valley and Middleville high schools. FIRST TEAM First team All-Barry County football players include (front row. from left) Joel Mittelstaedt, Scott Haas. Corey Mingennk. Andy Patnck. Josh Thome; (middle row) Rocky Wager, Justin DeBoode, Jamie Foster, Paul Finney, Andy Peabody, Joel touchdowns. His average per rush was 10 yards. His defensive totals included 56 tackles. 2 interceptions and 1 fumble recovery. RB — Dave Liu (Middleville) — A team captain who played both ways for the league champion Trojans. Scored 9 touchdowns and compiled 1,000 yards on the ground Was named the team's co-MVP and an All-O-K Blue player RB — Rocky Wager (Hastings) — ‘ Started 3 years on varsity and was a capcam his senior stanza. Ran 147 limes for 676 yards with 4 touchdowns. WR — Paul Finney (Delton) — Caught 11 balls for 253 yards and 6 touchdowns. An exciting player who was named a captain as a junior. WR — Joel Mittelstaedt (Maple Valley ) — Had 9 catches for 201 yards and scored 4 touchdowns. Totaled 32 points, making 4 extra points as well. Was named to the All-SMAA squad. TE — Andy Finkbeiner (Middleville) — All-league with 12 receptions and 4 touchdowns. Regarded as a great blocker Played both ways for Coach Jack Prince's (cam. OC — Joel Pero (Delton) — The Panthers' top blocker Was All-KVA and a team captain. OG — Ron Spurgis (Lakewood) — Turned out a 94.6 percent blocking efficiency which turned out to be a school record. Three-year starter on offense and defense. OG — Jim Mitchell (Maple Valley) — Described as a "good offensive lineman" who served as a senior captain. On defense. Mitchell made 36 tackles as a defensive end OT — Rich Frazier (Middleville) Pero, Chris Marlow, Chad Stopher, (back row) Gabe Steward, Ron Spurgis, Rich Frazier. Ed Youngs, Mike Hanna, Jim Mitchell, Trent Harvey. Travis VanAlstine and Lucus Willcutt. Plus, Foster is our favorite word: Tough. DL — Corey Mingerink (Delton) — Could be dynamite, according to Coach Heethuis. Had 54 tackles, I fumble recovery and 7 sacks. Started two ways. LB — Ed Youngs (Hastings) — Led the Saxons in tackles during the last two seasons. In 1996, Youngs was second in the county with 123 stops Was all-league as a linebacker and was selected as Hastings’ "MVP." Also received the squads "Outstanding Dedication" award this year. LB — Gabe Steward (Lakewood) — Made 104 tackles . 2 interceptions and recovered 2 fumbles. Seventy six of his tackles came on first hits. LB — Lucus Willcutt (Maple Valley) — Three-year starter who collected 83 tackles in seven games this fall. A repeat performer on the All-County team. LB — Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) — The Lions' leading tackler with 106 stops. Had a interception that he relumed for a 44-yard touchdown. Was named All- SMAA. DB — Justin DeBoode (Middleville) — Coach Jack Prince says this of DeBoode: "The best cover defensive back I have ever coached." Showed that form with 2 interceptions in 1996. DB — Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) — Made 4 interceptions and 25 tackles. On offense, caught 6 balls for 77 yards. DB — Andy Peabody (Lakewood) — Two interceptions. 1 lip and 1 fumble recovery. Also took part in 19 tackles. Served as the Vikings' quarterback. DB — Josh Thorne (Maple Valley) — His three interceptions covered 64 yards in returns. The senior was in on 29 tackles. touchdown. Coach Ted Hollern calls Curtis "the best blocking tightend in the league " OC — Jason McCabe (Hastings) — A three-year starter, received the "Coaches Award" for his courage. Injured during the season, but never missed a practice. OG - Nate Tafif (Lakevbwi) Was named to the Capital Circuit first team with a 90 percent blocking rate. Along with Spurgis, gave Hanna and others holes to dart through. OG — Bill Lane (Delton) — Honorable mention in the KVA. Lane is described as a "scraper." The two-year starter is also considered one of the Panthers' best on the offensive line. OC — Charlie Everitt (Lakewood) — Pushed his way toward a 87 percent C — Joni Daniels (Lakewood) — Averaged 20.5 points (410) and 10.1 rebounds (202). Scored 40 points in one game and finished third in Lakewood history for scoring with 844 points. This is her third lime around on the All-Barry County team. Was a captain as a junior and a senior. C-F — Dawn Stine (Maple Valley) — Had a point norm of 15.4 (307) and grabbed 159 rebounds. Made 43 assists and 43 steals. Served as the Lady Lions' co­ captain. -P». R.chet lU»Ur Was the Saxons go-to player with a 17-point scoring average. Shot 37 percent from 3point range and 46 percent on all field goal tries. Young also helped on the boards with 152 caroms (7.5 avg.). Named to O-K White squad F — Crystal Miller (Delton) — Played a huge role on a Panther team that certainly needed her drive to the hole. Led Delton in scoring with a 16-point norm. Her scoop shot is a real classic. G — Jennie Doyle (Middleville) — Scored 244 points (12.8 norm) and averaged 3.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.9 steals. Just a junior. G — Jami Schrock (Lakewood) — Holds school record for steals in a game with 10. Is currently 10th on the all-time Lady Viking scoring list. In 1996, had norms of 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds. 2.4 steals and 2.9 assists. G — Tracy Schondelmayer (Middleville) — A senior jMint guard who had 104 assists (5.5 norm) this past season. Also averaged 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.1 steals. SECOND TEAM G — Janette Jennings (Hastings) — Made 23, 3-pointers in 1996 and 66 assists for a 3.0 norm. Averaged 7 points and 4.5 rebounds. F — Jennifer Nielsen (Lakewood) — Just a sophomore. Nielsen had norms of 8.3 points (165), 6.3 rebounds (125) and 3.0 steals (61). • ’’F G.^Mtie W4bvar . (MiddieviHe) — Scored 156 points for an 8.2 average. Shot at a 40 percent clip from the field. Also had a norm of 2.3 rebounds. F — Katie Willison (Hastings) — Provided real spark to the Saxon team along with freshman Virginia Jennings. Averaged 7.6 points and grabbed 126 rebounds (5.7). blocking rate. Made 42 tackles on defense with 30 first hits and 1 fumble recovery. DEFENSE LB — Eli Villanueva (Lakewood) — Twenty four first hits. 48 tackles. 4 fumble recoveries and I interception. LB — Brian Ploeg (Middleville) — A 6-0 backer with great sight. Should blossom into one of the team's top tacklers. DE — Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) — An SMAA pick with 2 Tumble recoveries and 56 tackles. Ran 48 times on offense for 376 yards. DE — Tom Featberly (Middleville) — Could have the fastest feet on the entire Trojan team. Had 48 tackles and 4 sacks. DL — Drew Coppess (Lakewood) — Racked up 44 tackles with 22 first hits, 1 tip and I fumble recovery. DL — Loren Hummcll (Middleville) — Played the guard position and did so with great pursuit. DB — John Bauer (Lakewood) — Two interceptions. 2 fumble recoveries and 42 tackles. Middleville athletes named as All-Barry County included Kevin Doyle. Brian Ploeg, Andy Finkbeiner. Dave Liu, Steve Lehman (all football). Chris Niles (soccer) and Tracy Schondelmayer and Jennie Doyle (both basketball) Daniels to play at CMU Lakewood basketball star Joni Daniels has igned a national lettcr-of-intent to play at Central Michigan University next fall. Chippewa head coach. Fran Voll. likes *hal she's getting from Daniels' talents. "Joni is a good player who was highly recruited," Daniels said. "She comes from a good program al Lakewood High that plays in a tough league." Daniels, a 6-5 center, is averaging 20.5 points and 10.1 rebounds this season for the Lady Vikings. She currently ranks third all­ time on the school's scoring list with 844 points and set a school record with 40 points last Friday against Okemos High. Daniels has been named to the All-Barry County team three limes in her prep career and was also selected to the 1995 Class B all-star team for the Lansing area. She has played three years on the varsity and has been named a captain twice. At 6-5, Daniels will be the tallest girls* player in Chippewa history. "We look forward for her to be a center at CMU," Voll said. "With her signing, we fill a need at the post position." CMU has also inked Molli Munz, from Bellefontaine, Ohio, and Tracy Jo Erdman, from Manistee, in the early period. Valley to hoop at Palace Second team All-Barry County football players include (front row. from left) Miso Glavan. Tom Featherty. Loren Hummed. Jason McCabe. Bill Lane. Nick Morrow; (back row) John Bauer. Charlie Everitt, Drew Coppess, Eli Villanueva, Nate Tagg. Jason Curtis and Chris Gonser. Maple Valley's varsity boys basketball team is scheduled to play Portland on Thursday. Jan. 2 at the Palace in Auburn Hills. Game time is 1:30 p.m. and will be followed by two other high school games at 3 and 4:30 p.m. Following the 4:30 p.m. game rhe Detroit Pistons will play the Boston Celtics al 7:30 p.m. Maple Valley High School has been given a special group rale of $15 for all games. If you are interested in attending, you can pre­ pay for tickets at the high school office Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have any questions about this special event, contact Athletic Director Todd Gonser at (517) 852-9275. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1996 — Page 11 County soccer team includes scorers and stoppers The 1996 All-Barry County Boys Soccer Team awards 21 athletes who perfected the skills of scoring goals, assisting on goals or stopping the opposing team from scoring — either in the net or out on the field. The first team includes Chris Norton and Marcel Gusmundo from Delton. Casey King. Damon Gonzales. Ed VandcrMolen, Larry Bailey and Mark Arens from Hastings. David Botwinski, Ross Lucas. Steve Evans and Chris Niles from Middleville and Josh Byler and Ryan Livingston from Lakewood. The second learn has Sam Stafford. Chris Stafford and Evan Winkler from Hastings. Tom Piccione. Dean Laansma and Jason Klinge from Middleville and Chad Rairigh and John Wait from Lakewood. First Team Marcel Gusmundo: (Midfield) A sophomore standout with the Panthers who was selected to the All-Kalamazou Valley soccer team as well. With two years remaining. Delton certainly has reasons for optimism as it prepares for its upcoming campaigns. Chris Norton: (Defense) A return pick to :he All-Barry County squad. A senior captain who provided more than just points to Jim Jansen's team. Casey King: (Forward) A senior captain who tallied 13 goals and 15 assists for the 13-6 Saxons. Damon Gonzales: (Fullback) Another Saxon senior who registered 3 goals and 10 assists. Gonzales, also a captain, played vanity soccer for four yean. Ed VandcrMolen: (Fullback) Was a "definite leader from the back of the field", according to Hastings* Coach Doug Mepham. In front, VanderMolen scored 2 goals and assisted on 8 others. Larry Bailey: (Forward) Scored 11 goals and had 14 assists in his junior campaign. In Mepham's words: "Larry played very hard and was always near the goal to make the shots or set others up." First team All-Barry County soccer players include (front rcw. from left) Chris Niles. Marcel Gusmundo. Scott Evans, David Botwinski. Larry Bailey. Damon Gonzales; (back row) Mark Arens: (Goalkeeper) Registered 9 shutouts in the Hastings' net A junior captain Chris Niles: (Goalkeeper) Made O-K Blue team two yean in a row. A captain with a 1.4 goals against average. Numbers similar to Arens*, so the *96 Barry County team has two first-team goalkeepers Scott Evans: (Forward) The league's leader in goals with 12. Scored 4 of those against Calvin Christian on Sept. 24. A senior who has also made the O-K Blue squad twice in his career. David Botwinski: (Forward) Set a school record with 123 career points. Also set two other Trojan marks, assists in a season (23) and goals in a game (5 versus Sparta). Tallied 12 goals. For his scoring prowess, was named to the All-OK Blue squad as well. Ross Lucas: (Defense) All-OK Blue honorable mention. Was a co-captain and voted as the team s "Most Valuable Player." Ross Lucas, Josh Byler. Ryan Livingston, Mark Arens. Casey K‘n9 and Ed VanDerMolen. Best on the links includes two who went to State From Delton's appearance in the Class B State tournament to Maple Valley's fierce run at the Southern Michigan Athletic Association crown this fall. Barry County's golf programs had plenty of shinning moments dunng the 1996 season. Here are a few of the swingers who helped to make those shinning moments so special. Selected to this year’s first team of the 1996 All-Barry County Boy’s Golf team are Scott Hovanec and Mike Kammeraad of Delton. Nick Waara of Maple Valley, Josh Sturm of Middleville. John Lawrence of Hastings and Kurt Miller of Lakewood. The second team includes Don Heckman of Delton. Josh Lancaster and Adam Seifert of Middleville and Jason Fuller and Steve Obreiter of Hastings. First Team Scott Hovanec: The junior was third at regional! (84) and 14th on the first day of the State tournament (81). His 43 average included 15 times in Delton's top four. Mike Kammeraad: Just a sophomore. Kammeraad scored a 77 at the Barry County tournament and was fifth at regional!. His average was a steady 42. Nick Waara: Coach Mike Booher's No. tournaments. His league average was 38.9. At Barry County, he fired a 76. Second Team Don Heckman: "Mr. Consistency" Delton Coach Kent Enyart describes Heckman as. Sixteen times he placed in the Panthers' top four. Had a 40 at Marywood and, for the year, had a 43 average. 1 golfer who recorded an average of 41.5. A senior. Waara was a 3-time letter-winner in golf and medaled in the Battle Creek Central tournament this season. Josh Sturm: Named to a second straight O-K Blue team with an average of 40.55. Was sixth at the Barry County tournament and was a medalist 11 times during the *96 season. John Lawrence: Finished fourth overall in the O-K White with a 40 average. Shot a 73 at the year-opening Barry County invite. Was also named to the O-K White team. Kurt Miller: Was named to the Capital Circuit first team and won medals in four Josh Lancaster: Twenty fourth best match average in Middleville history at 43.57. Was eighth at the Barry County with a 77 score. Adam Seifert: Honorable mention O-K Blue with a 41 72 average, 12 best all-time in Trojan history. Medalist at Mid-Way with a 75. Also won three ocher tournaments. Jason Fuller: Had a 41 average and was in the running for all-league hohors. Josh Byler: (Forward) Second team Capital Circuit and honorable mention AllLansing area. A captain and a four-year varsity player. The team's "MVP" and one of the fastest players in the league and the area. Ryan Livingston: (Sweeper) Another four-year varsity player who was the Vikings best on defense. Livingston was selected, honorable mention in the Capital Area All­ League team Second Team Sam Stafford: (Forward) As a freshman. Sam Stafford notched 13 goals and 10 assists. "Sam's work ethic was an inspiration for the rest of the team." Mepham explained. Chris Stafford: (Halfback) A player who the Saxons considered the heart of the team. The team leader in assists (18). Chris Stafford also scored 3 goals during his junior campaign. Evan Winkler: (Halfback) Contributed with 4 goals and 12 assists. Many of his points came on "excellent crosses to the net " Tom Piccione Jr.: (Forward) Third in the league with 11 goals. A senior who gave the Trojans emotional leadership Dean Laansma: (Midfield) An all­ conference performer who scored 5 goals for the season. Another member of Coach Steve Evans strung senior class. Jason Klinge: (Defense) Was fifth in the conference with 13 goals. Just a junior, Klinge will, more than likely, be asked to provide leadership in 1997. Chad Rairigh: (Stopper) The captain was a major part of Lakewood's defense. Usually drew the assignment of guarding the other team's lop scorers. John Wait: (Midfield) Second-team honorable mention pick in the Capital Circuit. Was Lakewood's second leading scorer with 7 goals and 5 assists. Second team All-Barry County soccer players include (front row, from left) Chris Stafford. Evan Winkler, Tom Piccione; (back row) Sam Stafford, Chad Rairigh. Dean Laansma and Jason Klinge. Tennis a real racquet for six local prep stars Three of the six players named to the All­ Barry County Girls Tennis team play No. I singles. There's a good reason for that: All three ate that good. Lakewood's Paige Foley, Middleville's Sara Wright and Hastings' Ericka Simpson are the No. 1 half of this year's team. Paige Foley was the first tennis player in Viking history to qualify for the State tournament. She finished the season at 24-2 with one of those two losses coming in the second round of the Slate finals. "She had a great run and a sup:r last month." said Lakewood Coach Marty Snoap following her trip to Kalamazoo College for the Class B finale. "It's tough to argue with 20 victories in a row." Sara Wright won 12 times in 1996 and was named the Most Valuable Player on Coach Larry Seger's squad. She was also chosen as a member of the All-O-K Blue team. Wright has also been a two-time doubles champion during her tennis days al Middleville High. Erika Simpson had a tendency to pull out decisive wins versus O-K White opponents. One such victory came on Sept. 25 when she beat Zeeland's Elizabeth Walters 6-0,6-0. Danielle Wildern also had a banner campaign for the Saxons playing at No. 2 singles. Wildem in her match with Zeeland (versus Amanda Strykowski) also prevailed by a 6-0, 6-0 score. The final two players on the *96 tennis team arc Middleville's doubles team of Amber Frost and Sarah Cordts. That Trojan duo racked up 8 victories during the recent fall campaign. according to Hastings Coach Ed VonderHoff. Steve Obreiter; Only a freshman. Obreiter registered a 42 average and. along with Seifert, looks to be a solid candidate for future State events. The honored fall tennis stars include (front row, from left) Sarah Cordts. Amber Frost; (back row) Paige Foley Danielle Wildem, Erika Simpson and Sara Wright YMCA NEWS The 1996 All-Barry County boys' golf team consists of (front row. from left) Don Heckman. Steve Obreiter, Jason Fuller, Josh Lancaster, Adam Seifert; (back row) Josh Sturm. Mike Kammraad. Scott Hovanec. Jon Lawrence, Kurt Miller and Nick Waara. On Monday. Dec. 2. at 7 p.m., here will be an organizational meeting for all teams in­ terested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council's women s winter volleyball league. The meeting will be held in room B-121 of the Hastings High School. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to this meeting. Those unable to attend, must call the YMCA. 945-4574. before the meeting. League games will begin on Mon­ day. Jan. 6 and continue until mid March. There will be no practice games. Teams will be accepted on a first come and first serve basts. The cost to enter a team is $140. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28. 1996 Lady Trojans up-end Saxons in districts Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen V These are the things I’m thankful for this year In celebration of today's holiday, here is a list of things that I am thankful for that, mostly, revolve around sports. 1. ) Michigan beat Ohio State 13*9 The Wolverines arc now 1-7-1 against Buckeye Coach John Cooper. Even big Orlando Pace couldn't make mush (much less a pancake) of Lloyd Carr's crew. 1 read last week some comments from a Penn Slate football player who said that MSU was tougher than the Maize and Blue. I just have one thing to say to this confused Nittany Lion athlete. I think you better take a few more courses in logic. Michigan may not be going to the Rose Bowl this year, but they are still the Champions of the West — Just ask them Buckeyes. 2. ) Barry Sanders, Steve Yzerman and Grant Hill Sure. Detroit sport teams may not win a lot of championships, but they do have stars who arc totally class. Sanders hopefully will run wild versus the Chiefs today (too bad OJ.. you're now No. 9). Yzerman is back near the lop of lhe NHL scoring leaders and Grant is "The Man" with lhe Tons and has Detroit hoop fans excited once again. Just to express my point even further, give me Michael Irvin. Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordan in a three-way trade. I think NOT! ) 3. College Basketball is Underway Thai's right, baby, the big Slama Jama is back and ready to take over television screens in "The House." My picks for this hoop season arc Indiana (best coach in the business). Duke (loo athletic for anyone to stop). Kentucky (We don't rebuild, wc just buy new cars) and Michigan (even without Albert White). See you come March Madness time ) 4. Winter is On its Way No. it's not lhe weather that I'm looking forward to, but rather the prep wrestling, basketball and volleyball seasons If 1996-97 is anything like last winter (Middleville wrestling and Lakewood volleyball for example), championship moments will help to keep the temperatures on the rise. ) 5. Wayne Fontes’ Last Gond-bye Frankly. I have wanted to rid the Lions of this bumbling fool for at least three seasons. With Detroit's 31-14 loss to Chicago Iasi Sunday. I can safely Say "Wayne don't let lhe door hit you in lhe back on the way out." And when you leave Wayne, please take Corey Raymond. Ryan McNeil, Scotl Mitchell and some of those inept linebackers with you. Well. I hope you all have a nice Thanksgiving and we will talk to you soon The first time they played this season, Hastings'girls basketball team had its way against Middleville, winning 53-27. On Nov. 20 the re-match was played in the same Hastings High gymnasium, but this district game had a totally different feel and the final score was certainly different. Middleville 46. Hastings 43. With the victory, the Lady Trojans advanced to the district championship versus top-seeded Wayland. The host Hastings' team started off in charge, but Middleville regrouped and came back to win the final two quarters and the game as a result. After one quarter, the Saxons were up by a 9-8 score and eight minutes later the home team was still in the lead. 25-16. Virginia Jennings tallied 8 points and Rachel Young added 6 markers for Coach Kalic Kowalczyk's team during the first half. But. the adrenaline seemed to flow Middleville's way in lhe second half. "We just gave up." Kowalczyk said. "Those iwo 3s (3-poinlers) at lhe lop of the key really hurt us. Wc were doing well, but wc ran into foul trouble early." Middleville Coach Jim Sprague spoke of his team's defense when evaluating lhe final two quarters. "We didn't make the defensive mistakes in the second half," Sprague said. Freshman Jessica Crowley was a major cog in that defensive effort. Crowley spent most of the night on Hastings' top scorer and used all 5-9 of her frame to block lhe basket from the Saxons' view. The two 3-pointers to usher in lhe second half were made by Katie Weaver (31-21) and Tracy Schondelmayer (31-24). A 9-0 run put the I-idy Trojans within 1 point (31-30) of the lead, but the team's adrenaline was just beginning to pump through. At the end of three quarter, the Saxons were up by 1 (33-32), but Schondelmayer scored on a Hastings turnover to give Middleville its first lead (34-33) with 7:20 to play in the fourth quarter. Keasha Kotrba and Jennie Doyle also spurred the black and orange during the comeback bid with Doyle laying in the final 4 points to help seal the win. A Doyle layup with 40 seconds remaining 44-43 Middleville and 2 free throws by Doyle with 11.6 seconds left resulted in the final score. "I was hoping that I would make them." a smiling Doyle said after the game. "I'm very proud of this team for hanging in there." "You have to hand it to her. she made the shots that were the difference." Sprague said. Doyle reflected on the difference between this game and the firsz contest between the two teams earlier in the season. Hastings' Rachel Young lets go of a jump shot over Middleville’s Jessica Crowley (12) in last Wednesday's district game at Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "We played more together tonight with not as many mental mistakes." Doyle said. "We just said that Hastings was beatable and when Weaver hit that 3..." Doyle led the Lady Trojans with 14 points. Jenna Shook scored I0 points and Schondelmayer added 8 points. Shook made 6 of Middleville’s 8 points in the second quarter and nailed 2 more baskets in tfic team's 16-point third quarter. For lhe Saxons, Rachel Young tallied a team-high 12 points, Katie Willison and Virginia Jennings each tossed in 8 points and Janette Jennings added 7 markers. Kowalczyk expects even greater things from her team in 1997. "It was a great team with great kids." Kowalczyk said of the Hastings' eagers. "AH lf of them arc coming fikk w(® the'exception -7 of one kid." Middleville takes shot, but Wayland pulls through A 14-4 Wayland third quarter, which saw the Wildcats force the Lady Trojans into eight turnovers, gave Coach Zach Moushegian his 17th district title and third consecutive trophy Friday night in a 58-49 win over Middleville at Hastings High. The Wildcats now advance to Region 14 at Grand Rapids Catholic Central to face the winner of lhe Charlotte district. The Lady Trojans close out their memory-filled season at 10-11. Wayland led by just 4 points (34-30) entering the third quarter, but the 14-4 run spurred by 7 points from Casey Scully gave Middleville a tough comeback chore during the final eight minutes. Tracy Schondelmayer narrowed the Cals advantage to 12 points (50-38) with a put- back basket with 5:52 to play. A 3-pointer by Katie Weaver trimmed it to 11 (56-45) with 1:40 left, but lime eventually ran out on Coach Jim Sprague's squad. "This is a good Wayland team (and) they had too many good shooters tonight," Sprague said. "It caught up with us." Not only was All-Slate product Angie Farmer (21 points) on. but a few of her friends had their claws sharpened as well. See SHOT continued on page 13 NCAA requirements to be discussed at Lowell Dec. 2 Saxon Virginia Jennings (30) glides through the lane as Tracy Schondelmayer (32) and Jennie Doyle (43) attempt to stop her. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Any athlete interested in participating in collegiate athletics... Take notice. On Monday. Dec. 2 a group of athletic-representatives from Division L II and III universities and colleges will be at Lowell High School to speak about NCAA requirements and what a high school athlete should do to prepare for the intercollegiate experience. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. and will take place in the school’s performing arts center. Those on hand will include: Clinton Gardner. Admissions Athletic Counselor al Michigan State University. Tim Selgo. Director of Athletics al Grand Valley State University. Patti Leavenworth. Admissions Director at Grand Valley Stale FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom, 1 bath house In Hastings — 410 E. Walnut. Detached garage, large yard, everything newly remodeled. New windows, siding, roof, carpet and vinyl. . Asking *72,000 . For mors information call: Days 945-4892 I Evenings 948-4326 No ronton, ptetse joJ TO THE RESIDENTS OF HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Its Our Business To Build New Business Thenk you for your rote at confidence tr us We’D do our best for you m the next four years to Me yox buwess We rvt new '««3ery YOUR TOWNSHIPBOARD X' A. - Wagon* •* *» University. Ralph Hondred, Director of Men's Athletics at Calvin College. Brooke Mansfield. Admissions at Calvin College The NCAA Clearinghouse will also be discussed in relation to what must be done by the athlete and parents to ensure eligibility. The program will be run as a panel discussion with time at the end to meet with the representatives to ask questions. No reservations are ■ww arena rd ’«*•» r^eged coup* m »ox re» rd w fr know «ouvf wftrt you re rd mM »ou M»e a otter KiaNteaOM Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Char Bain, 945-2729 Saturday 8:00 am-1:00 pm Jessica Crowley (12) arches a jumper in between two Wayland defenders in the district finale last Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) required. Any interested athlete should attend this important presentation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1996 — Page 13 SHOT, continued from page 12 The teams battled tack-and forth in the first quarter with Wayland holding an 18-14 edge after the opening eight minutes Weaver and Doyle combined for 10 of Middleville's 14 points, but a Fanner trifecta put them behind by 4 points entenng the second quarter A Jessica Crowley jump shot, that hit nothing but net. tied the score al 27-27 with 2:25 left in the second quarter Crowley eventually fouled out. a situation that Sprague did not *anl loo sec happen "Losing Crowley, that made a difference," Sprague said. “She is an excellent freshman “ Farmer came back and drained another 3pointer (34-27) with 30 seconds remaining before half. The Lady Trojans trailed by just 4 at half (34-30) thanks to a Tracy Schondelmayer scoop as time expired "Our defense was hurting us big time." Moushegian said. "We gave them 30 (points); We just did not play well “Merchant was a key and really helped us tonight." Moushegian said. The Lady Trojans also had a few sharp shooters, but needed even more Junior Jennie Doyle was relentless, scoring 18 points and senior Katie Weaver was drilling long range bombs in a 15-point performance. "Doyle had a very nice tournament and played as well as anyone." Sprague said. Moushegian also had complements to give "Doyle is a great player." Moushegian said. "She brought them back." Doyle's total included 4 or more points in every quarter, while Weaver’s final stats consisted of three 3-pointers. Holiday lighting contest winners to be named at Dec. 7 program Winners of lhe holiday lighting contest, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, will be announced midway through lhe Dec 7 program featuring lhe Crossing and the Story Spinners of Grand Rapids. The 7 p.m program, hosted by the Chamber and the Thornapple Arts Council, at Sl. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings will include Celtic music by the Crossing of Chicago and "Slones for the Season and Heart" by area storytellers Tickets are $2 Regarding the holiday lighting contest. area homeowners and business ouneis. within a five-mile ladius of Hastings, are el­ igible to participate by calling the chamber office al 945-2454 by Monday. Dec. 2 Separate judging and recognition will be given in business and residential categories Judging will take place between 6 30 ansi 10 p.m Thursday. Dec 5 Registration is nec­ essary to ensure that judges arc aware of all homes or businesses that want to be consid­ ered in the contest The Chamber has adopted the theme of "Ol Christmas Past" for its Dec 6-8 activi­ ties and that same theme will be applied to the lighting contest this year A framed certificate will be awarded to the "Best of Theme" winner in the residential category. Business entries will vie for a first-place traveling plaque During the holiday season, the Holly Trolley, a bus that resembles an old-fash­ ioned trolley, will travel a circuit that high­ lights the winning homes and businesses and other Yuletide displays in Hastings. AAA recognizes Hastings for traffic safety defensively." Doyle nailed Middleville's first field goal opportunity of the third quarter before the Cals awake from a short nap and went on their prowl. Two of the biggest plays came on a pass from Farmer to Lisa Bos (42-34) with 3:40 showing on the third quarter clock and a Scully 3-pomter (48-34) that came with just 40 seconds left in lhe stanza. Moushegian plenty of praise for Hastings has received a commendation for safety by AAA Michigan as part of its first annual Community Traffic Safety Program. The program replaces and broadens the scope of AAA’s 57-year old Pedestrian Pro­ tection Program in an effort to emphasize a community's total traffic safety efforts. Hastings and 15 other communities re­ ceived a Pedestrian Safety Citation for hav­ ing nine or fewer consecutive years with no pedestrian fatalities. Hastings' last pedestrian fatality was in 1993 Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy said he thinks the absence of pedestrian fatalities has stemmed from safety presentations to pre­ schoolers. yearly bike safety programs in area schools, the department's involvement in Safe and Sober activities and covering a variety of safety aspects at a yearly health fair al Fish Hatchery Park. "I would like to think that in part when we educate the kids in the community, they maintain al least a certain percentage of what they learn." leading to a greater awareness of their surroundings, Leedy said. "A lol of people have common sense and remember to look both ways before crossing streets, or walking their bikes across busy streets." he said. Sprague and his team. "Jim Sprague is one of the best coaches around." Moushegian said. "Our kids just got better, they just came along." Sprague is already anxious for next season, but realizes that the character of this team with its 6 seniors will no< soon be forgotten. "After all we’ve gone through, to come back, the kids really showed some character." Sprague said. "1 thought they played an excellent tournament" Casey Scully tallied 13 points — II coming in the second half — and Nikki Merchant scored 10 points — including 3 consecutive jump shots in the second Jennie Doyle attempts to slide between three Wildcat defenders on Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) quarter. Bowling SCORES: Monday Mixers The Green Chics 35-15; Kelleys Kegler* 31-17; Deweys Auto Body 30-18; Girrbechs 27H-2OV4; Rowdie Giris 27-21; Three Ponies Tack 26-22; Michdob 25-23; Hartzler Tours 20H-27V*; Mr. Bruces 18-30; Brians Tire 17-31; Hastings Bowl 15-33; TM Lassies 15-33. Good Games and Series - Shiriee V. 233-559; J. McMillon 182-495; V Pierson 190460; R. Ruthruff 175-471; D. Kelley 183-500; B. Anders 185-456; S Smith 182; N. James 154; H. Service 161; F. Schneider 162; G. Gibson 183; K. Keeler 174; S. Nelson 130; M. Meehan 164; D. Hutchins 142; N. Thaler 144; M. Wieland 185; Stacey V. 172; P. Herrington 167; G. Cochran 158; C. Em 104; N Pomeroy 157. Wedneday P.M. Eye and Ent Specialists 33-15; H & S Machine 30-18; Mace s Ph 28U-19U; F.H Parties 28-20; Mills Landing 28-20; Misfits 25-23; Hair Care Center 24 Vi-23 Vi; Nashville Chiro 24-24; Valley Realty 23-25; Lifestyles 22-26; Varney s Stables 16-32; Vacant 642. High Games and Series — L Elliston 203-527; K. Becker 199-534; E. Vanasse 190-501; L. Yoder 192-486; R Reichard 180461; B. Johnson 182477; B. Estep 178460; B. Moore 158414; E. Mesecar 167-338; B. High 174425; B. Miner 148421; D. Brewer 165433; F. Schneider 170403; L. Johnson 124-347; N. Halifax 149-381; T. Case 127-331; B Vrogindewey 153; C. Trumbull 132; P. Frederickson 151; J. Leo 169; S. Sebastian 545; B. Norris 460. Moose Mixed Four R’s 34to; Three Ponies 31; 9 and a Wiggle 29 to; Heads Out 29 to; Special K’s 29; Get Lucky 26 V6; Sears Service 26; Work­ ing On It 26; Ten Pins 26; Late Comers 24to; Big O'* 4to; Odd Balls 23; Rocky 4 23; Gut­ ter Gang 20; Ramblers 19to; Gillons Const. 16; 4 Stars 9to; Roscos 9. Good Games and Series Men — M. McKee 257-730; J Barnum 235-650. B Keeler 208-591; E Keeler 200-555; B Mad­ den 237-610; S Peabody 222-576; R. Faye 195-529; J. Barnum 111 190488; P Tossave 177-521; G. Seton 187459; W. Gillons 197480. D. Sears 178-502; C Purdum Sr. 246; T. Rainwater 212; L. Brummel 180; R. Roush 187. (rood Games and Series Women - S. McKee 246-648; Shiriee V. 190-546; S Keeler 212-526; J Madden 195-511; F. Ruthruff 196-552; P Arends 193-523; S Ripley 170410; K. Becker 185; M Sears 171; G. Meanej 161; C Barnum 129; E. Johnson 172; L. Barnum 200. Bowie, ettes Kent Oil 24-20; Bennett Industries 23-21; Dorothy's Hair Styling 23-21; Hecker In­ surance 22-22; D.J. Electric 21-23; Carlton Center Excavating 19-25. Good Games and Series — G. Otis 171481; N Goggins 161-396; T Redman 129-348; G Potter 153; D.L. Coenen 112-296; P Britten 157-384; J Donmni 163452; H. Coenen 178496; S. Drake 176424; L. Dawe 162439; E. Vanasse 176; S. Dunham 154; N. Potter 167450; R. Mur­ phy 162; T. Chnstopher 177-513; J. Petteningll 160428; L Elliston 191-550 Tuesday Trios Late Bloomers 35-11; 3 Ponies Tack 33-11; B & L Dolls 30-18; Taz Devils 21-27; Trou­ ble 19 29; Becky 's Main St 18-30; Day by Dav 17-31; Mills Landing 15-29 High Games and Series — N. James 164430; J. Conger 180465; J Hurless 156417; S Sebastian 196-542; B. Hayes 168413; B. Moody 182-515; S. VanDenburg 180-505; M. Eaton 161423; D. Kelley 181495. olunteers This Hastings area home was one of the holiday lighting contest winners in —• recent years Saturday Major. High Games and Series Boys — B. Bowman 179499; S. Parish 190499; C Sanborn 189498; D. Salazar 170421; A. McBain 166471. High Games and Series Girls — W. Miller 183-395, A Rose 94-247; A. Burton 89-200 Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 34-14; Hastings Bowlers 30-18; Mostetier Graphics 28-20; Advanced Commercial Printing 26-22; Locks­ hop 26-22; Woodmansee Sawmill 24-24; Pin Seekers 24-24; Flexfab 23-25; Viking 20-28; Bye 543. Mens High Games & Series K. Keller 505; D. Malvneik 178; S. Hyde 178-504; M. Christensen 171470; S. Guy 161. Womens High Games & Series D. Service 189479; B. Wilkins 192; D. Slovinski 174; R. Burch 167; J. Bryans 157. YMCA Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Women’s Volleyball League Standings B League Ray James Electric......................................... 40-8 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 31-17 Title Office.................................................... 25-23 Studer Satellites.............................................24-24 Ranger Tool and Die................................... 24-24 Woodmanse Sawmill................................... 22-26 Tope/Gilben PLC........................................ 21-27 Backe Construction.......................................18-30 HexFab............................................................11-37 Hastings Co-Ed league Final Standings Team W-L T.V.C................................................................. 41-1 Bennett Industries........................................... 33-9 Dig It................................................................24-18 Hastings Manufacturing..............................19-23 FlexFab............................................................ 17-25 Burkey Sales and Service............................8-34 Hastings Sanitary . ..................................... 5-37 Volunteer Needs for th< Barry County Family Independence Agency Urgent need for driven for F1A clients — An elderly woman needs medical attention and his I ocated a doctor who will accept her Medicaid card, but the doctor is 20 miles away. She has no phone or access to a car. Another woman alio with no phone or can Recf3 Barry’s Automotive 31.5; Freeport Elevator 31; Crystal Clear Water 28; Carton Center Excavating 26.5; Fairchild Oil 22. Good Series and Gaines — R. Fay 511; S. Anger 507; J. Jacobs 534-218; D. Lambert 205; M. Kuman 508-220; E. Olsen 574-220: T Wieland 535; J Usborne 01 505. A League W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle..................................... 45-0 CJ Properties................................................... 39-9 ICS Travel...................................................... 26-22 Leafwood Lumber........................................ 26-22 McConnells Drill Team............................. 20-25 Hastings Burial Vault..................................... 7-38 Mainstreet Savings Bank...............................249 V NEEDED! County Board supports MADD Candlelight Vigil The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday adopted a resolution supporting the effort by lhe many volunteers involved in the Candlelight Vigil and the red ribbon "Tie One On" campaign, sponsored by the Barry County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). In the photo Mickey Cousino (left), secretary of the county MADD group; receives a copy of the resolution from County Commissioner Linda Watson, chairwoman of the board's Facilities and Properties Committee. The vigil, to be held at 7 P.m. Saturday. Dec. 14 on the steps of the County Courthouse, gives ‘victims, their families and friends an opportunity to gather together during the holiday season to remember their loved one who might have been killed or injured in an alcohol related crash." commissioners said. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friend, or ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. • NOTICE • The Barry County Compensation Commission will meet at 3:00 pm. on Monday. November 18. Monday November 25 and Monday. December 2. 1996 in the Commission Chamber. Courthouse, Hastings, MI to consider the compensation of elected officials, except judges. has problems with mental illness and needs rides from her home to out-of-county medical and psychiatric evaluations Still another woman must get a ride into the FLA to apply for roof repair before winter sets in. Driven to assist these special needs and others like them are badly needed nnmed late­ ly in our transportation project. If you are willing to help and want to sign up, call Jackie McKinney, Volunteer Administrative Assis­ tant, at (616) 948-3251. Mileage reimburse­ ment is available. Will you be a their friend! - An elderly lady sits in her home. No one has called or come to visit for a long while and she is lone­ ly. An incapacitated man sits in his wheelchair waiting for someone to call him on the phone or visit. A new project. Friendly Visitor, is seeking solutions to these kind* of needs, and we really need you to spend 1-2 hours a week as a friend to an isolated, lonely, or in­ capacitated individual. Contact Car! Schray, Project Coordinator at (616) 948-3257 to get more details on this great opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. In a crisis situation or when times are tight... The “Donation Station” can help! — One young woman who is expecting a baby soon needs a crib and a chest of drawer*. Another family using a picnic cooler to keep their food cold now needs a refrigerator. A person or family who was homeless finds a house but needs furniture to make it a home. Many people like these and other* have needs like this and have no way to cover the cost of these items. Our Crisis Needs Center (“Donation Station’’) provides the resources for these requests. Wc must add to our inven­ tory of usable household items so we can lend a hand. Those things ycu no ’.ooger need will help your less fortunate friends and neighbors. Call the Crisis Needs Center at (616) 948-3251. ••••• Questions about or to volunteer for these and other volunteer projects can also be directed to: Randy J. Baxter, Volunteer Ser­ vice* Supervisor. (616) 948-3211. Watch for needs/news about other projects in the future. • NOTICE • Th* Barry County Picnic The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 26, 1996 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. in Zephyhills, Florida will be February 26 at Forest Lakes Trailer Park 2 miles E. on 54 Come at 10:00 a.m. - Lunch at noon — ' ■ 'Taw—a ; . �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 28, 1996 COURT NEWS: Trial dates were set in the case of a Cale­ donia woman charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of her 22-month old son Ruth B. Walsh. 34. of 8909 Kraft SE. is accused of having failed to provide proper care or supervision of her son Adam, who drowned in lhe Thornapple River Aug IS at the Indian Valley Campground. A hearing on motions filed by Walsh's at­ torney. David Gilbert, to quash evidence is scheduled for Dec. 20. The case was set as the second case to be tried on Jan. 27. or the first case tried on Feb. 24 if the January date cannot be used. In other circuit court business Thursday • A Clarksville man who attempted to rob lhe Freeport Union Bank was given proba­ tion and jail time Mark A. Massie. 41. had been in the bank shortly before 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 when he ordered tellers to put money in a duffel bag. As he attempted to escape, lie was tackled by four Freeport citizens, including Freeport re­ serve officer William Morey and Freeport Village President Charlie Blough. Massie pleaded guilty in District Court Oct. 16. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Mc­ Neill told the court Massie should be sen­ tenced to incarceration. McNeill described Massie as an individual who "had some problems and addressed them inappropri­ ately." saying Massie had "made one of the biggest criminal mistakes." McNeill asked lhe court to follow the sen­ tencing recommendation of the probation de­ partment. which he called "low" on the sen­ tencing guidelines. Massie's attorney. Michael McPhillips. told the court. "Every once in a while you have someone before you... who does some­ thing out of frustration and despair " McPhillips said this was Massie's first in­ volvement with lhe criminal justice system and "I think Mr. Massie ts an example of why there is a wide range on the sentencing guidelines." He asked the court to consider work release, saying Massie's employer had said it would take him back as an employee. Massie broke down as he apologized to the staff of Union Bank, necessitating a recess. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Massie. "I'm sure you'd love to have that five or ten or 15 minutes back, but we can't do that." "In this case. I'm not sure anyone in the bank took (the robbery attempt) very seri­ ously." Fisher continued. He said Massie s actions and the response of Freeport citizens indicated it was clear he "hadn't thought this out and was acting on impulse " "It's hard for me to understand the despera­ tion or frustration you fell.” said Fisher. He said Massie's actions were "totally out of character." as Massie had no history of sub­ stance abuse or violence. Fisher said he would follow the sentencing recommendation and sentenced Massie to five years probation with the first 12 months in jail and credit for 56 days served. Massie was ordered to pay $ 1.500 in costs to paid at $50 per month, commencing one month from his release as well as a monthly proba­ tion oversight fee He made Massie eligible for community service in lieu of one-half his costs, ordered him to attend mental health counseling and said he could apply for earned release Fisher said he may be willing to consider work release in the future. • A Plainwell man was sentenced to jail for violating his probation. David C. Wooten. 26. had been on proba­ tion for attempting to conceal lhe identity of a vehicle by removing its identification number. McNeill said the pre-sentencing report by probation officer Scott Rankin described Woolen as having "no apparent direction." McNeill said Woolen "will either end up dead or in prison" if he doesn't gel a job and take responsibility. Wooten told Judge Fisher. "1 think jail lime has given me a chance to sit down and think about what I'm going to do." Fisher disagreed, saying he was disap­ pointed in Wooten and that "it looks to me like probation hasn't worked for you." Saying, "further probation would be a mistake." Fisher sentenced Wooten to six months in jail with credit for 97 days served. Probation was continued until Wooten's re­ lease from jail, when he will be unsuccess­ fully discharged from probation. • A former Middleville resident was sched­ uled for a Jan. 27 trial on three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of gross’ indecency stemming from 1986 to 1991. Louis E. Snyder. 33. is now housed in the Muskegon Temporary Facility after he pleaded guilty in January 1993 to a charge of third-degree cnminal sexual conduct. Origi­ nally sentenced to 10-15 years in prison by Circuit Judge Richard Shuster, his sentence was reduced in 1994 to 4 to 15 years by a visiting judge from Kalamazoo. Snyder was due to be paroled earlier this month said Snyder's attorney, Jeffrey Balgooyen. but the release had not taken place af­ ter the prosecutor's office initiated charges. Snyder's bond had been set al $7,500 cash or surely and in asking for a reduction of bond. Balgooyen asked the court to consider that "lhe probability of conviction is slight" in determining bond. He noted that Snyder is a lifelong resident whose parents live in thr area and had a " 100 percent record of appear­ ance" in his earlier case. He asked the court Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER - 9484051 / oi l’< nt 2 BEDROOM LAKEFRONT Wall Lake Delton, 1 year lease. References and deposit Call evenings and weekends 623-8218 XhtniA } on CARD OF THANKS The family of Alien Hook would like to thank those for the Bowen. c ard s. visits, phone cal Is and memorial contributions. The ladies for food brought into the home. David Wren and his staff for their support at this difficult time. Rev. Kenneth Vaught for the beautiful tribute to Alien. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. The Family of Alien Hook THANK YOU for all the 60th wedding anniversary cards. Harold and Cornelia Ackley / or \ah ARE YOU EARNING WHAT YOU'RE WORTH? Call Nicole, 616-721-3041________ ASTRO VAN ’95 AWD LT. Fully loaded, dual air and heat, keyless entry. 33,000 miles. $18,000 OBO. 698-0415 BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED, with frame and Queen size firm mattress seL Still in plastic “Brand new” cost $700. Sacraficc $190. 1-517-676-6414 BEDROOM OUTFIT. Beauti­ ful oak finish. Includes dresser with mirror, chest, beadboard and Firm Queen size mattress set. 2 months old, cost $1,000. Must sell! $3,500. 1-517-699-2251______________ CARPET - NEW: Light blue plush, 12X43, $295; blue plush, 12X24, S195; light mauve berber. 15X23, $265; 12X10.3. $60; teal sculpture, 12X11.5, $90. All excellent quality. 616-868-2051________________ FOR SALE, FUR COAT, Mink dyed Muskrat, full length, asking $200; also Ermine dyed jacket, asking $50. 616-664-5175_______________ SERTA KING SIZE: Luxury firm mattress set, frame and beautiful oak finish beadboard. 1 month old, cost $1,400 new, will sacrifice for $350. 1-517-676-6414 /’< l\ WANTED: Male Shi-Tzu for breeding. Must be AKC regis­ tered. Leave message at 616-948-4235. I or Suh \nloiiioli\i '82 AMC EAGLE 4WD. Excellent condition. New tires, brakes & windshield. $1,700. 623-3182 Mobile lloim \ U anh (I ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Cujtom built for waterbed, 1st lime home buyers program available, win relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948-4094. WlM I lllllll lHI\ ADOPTION: Is our only way of becoming parents. Please help us by letting us help yon. We will provide an abundance of love and happiness for your infant in our country home. Please call Dick and Cindy at 1-800-225-7535. We are approved through Adoption’s Associates Inc. Hi ll) Waitltd ATTENTION, HOME­ WORKERS NEEDED! Legiti­ mate companies listed with their area Chambers of Commerce need you know! Call us right away for a free information package. 616-667-1390 HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St, Freeport, Ml EOE HELP WANTED: The Cinema 4 is looking for a smiling, mature adult for Friday’s, Saturday's and Sunday’s (approximately 15 hours per weekend). Call 948-9006 ask for Debbie. TEXAS OIL COMPANY urgentlly needs dependable person now in Hastings area. Regarulcss of training, write W.O. Hopkins. Dept W-49058. Box 711, Ft. Worth, TX 76101-0711_________________ DO YOU HAVE more month, than money?? Sell Avon. Call Sharon at 616-945-2624. IhlMiltw S<7v/<<* PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. ( oiiiiintnilv \oltu\ MRS CLAUS ANNUAL BAZAAR AND CRAFT SHOW.Saturday, December 7th, 9am-4pm. Ionia Middle School, Union Street & M-21 (east of M-66). 170 boothsbaskets, ceramics, wood, floral arrangements, clothing, bird houses, baby items, Christmas assortments, and thousands of other gift ideas. Breakfast served 8am-11 am. Lunch and snacks available all day. Sponsored by Ionia County Commision on Aging. \ al tonal \d\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company 1 citers from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Cal! American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026. exL 1400. 24hn_______________________ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026. ext. 1400. 24hn._______________________ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED NOW. $120 daily processing mail from your home for Nation­ al Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings. Application 1-617-455-1918.24 hrs.______ ST ART DATING TONIGHT! Pliy Michigan's dating game; 1-800-ROMANCE, cxtM947 to set bond al $5,000 on a 10 percent basis. McNeill said Snyder's parole had been suspended and noted that in both cases. Sny­ der was accused of "victimizing children in his residence." McNeill said reduction of bond was "not appropriate for someone like Mr Snyder" and said "$7,500 is an ex­ tremely reasonable bond." Fisher said he was deeply troubled by Snyder’s previous conviction for a similar offense, "which I think is one of the more serious offenses for the safety of lhe com­ munity." He called any bond essentially "a moot point" until Snyder s parole and added the original bond, "is not what I would con­ sider to be exorbitant." • A Nashville man was given jail lime and had youthful trainee status revoked after he pleaded guilty in October in District Court to a charge of unlawfully driving away a mo­ tor vehicle. Thomas L. Leonard Jr.. 20, of 6335 Thor­ napple Lake Lot 48. also pleaded guilty to one count of violating his probation. McNeill said Leonard was "another who was given a great opportunity by the court." In saying Leonard posqj a threat to society, McNeill said he agreed with the probation department's recommendation of four months in jail, but asked for six months. McNeill said this "will give him another two months not to commit any criminal offenses.” Leonard's attorney, David Gilbert, said this was the first time Leonard had spent "a lot of time in jail... Hopefully, he's learned some­ thing from his stay in jail." Fisher told Leonard. "Perhaps I didn’t make it clear the last lime you were in front of me how the system works." He reminded Leonard that punishment gels "progressively worse" and that he would now have a felony record. "If you keep screwing up. the next lime the punishment will be worse." He sentenced Leonard to one year proba­ tion. six months in jail with credit for 44 days served and said Leonard could apply for earned early release. He ordered Leonard to pay $38 in restitution and a monthly proba­ tion oversight fee. Fisher also ordered Leonard to be in his residence from midnight to 6 a.m.. attend substance abuse counseling and complete his high school education, while revoking youthful trainee status. • A Plainwell man was ordered to enter an in-patient treatment program by Friday, Nov. 22. as well as probation and suspended jail time after he pleaded guilty in October in District Court to * charge of domestic vio­ lence. In exchange for his plea, a charge of assault with intent to commit sexual pene­ tration was dropped McNeil! called Ffaqk R. Kaupa. 39. "an­ other in the long line of men who beat up women." McNeill, in his comments to the court, said any punishment should stress in­ patient treatment, saying "Incarceration as well as treatment is the only thing that will save Mr. Kaupa from prison." Kaupa's attorney. David Gilbert, said the plea agreement stipulated a six-month jail cap and 30 days in in-patient therapy, with the remainder of the sentence suspended. But Fisher, noting Kaupa had not entered into therap} since his plea one month earlier, said he would give Kaupa until 5 p.m. Friday to enter therapy. Gilbert asked for the court to impose a treatment program instead of jail, saying Kaupa "knows he can't drink any more and that's the problem.” Fisher replied, "I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard the statement 'alcohol is the cause of my problems* — I probably wouldn't have to work any more." though he said he agreed with (he statement Fishe told Kaupa he needed "to examine your relationship with your girlfriend and al­ cohol." He sentenced Kaupa to three years probation and six months in jail, with credit for two days served and the remainder sus­ pended. Kaupa's in-patient treatment will be counted as credit toward his jail time. Kaupa also was ordered to pay $500 in costs and $250 in fines, as well as a monthly probation oversight fee. He made Kaupa eligible for community service in lieu of half his fines and costs. Fisher ordered Kaupa to attend mental health or substance abuse counseling and that Kaupa could not terminate treatment without the prior con­ sent of his probation agent. • An Otsego man was given youthful trainee status and jail time for a breaking rrjd entering an Orangeville Township home. Lance W. Ruimveld. 17. was charged with first degree home invasion and second degree home invasion. Under youthful trainee sta­ tus, if Ruimveld successfully completes probation, no felony record will exist. Also, any record of guilty pleas or convictions is sealed from the public. McNeill said the victim was asleep in the home when Ruimveld broke into lhe house. He said Ruimveld also has a drunk driving conviction and is "in severe trouble if he doesn't straighten out now." He accused Ruimveld of telling police of­ ficers one thing, then telling probation offi­ cers what he thinks they want to hear. "If he is so stupid he thinks all these peo­ ple watching him are not going to be aware of his actions." McNeill said, "he's in for a surprise." McNeill asked for youthful trainee status with lhe "strictest" probation terms and some incarceration Ruimveld's attorney. Michael McPhillips, said lhe victim in the case recommended sending Ruimveld to the West Michigan Teen Challenge program, which would allow Ruimveld to complete school McPhillips said Ruimveld was on the school wrestling team, "which means he has earned the credits he needs." He asked for no more than two months in jail and that it be fashioned so Ruimveld could still attend and complete school. He added Ruimveld's co-conspiralor. Aaron Dennis, "who has a worse juvenile record" had been granted youthful trainee status and $250 in costs and three years probation. Fisher told Ruimveld. "The first thing you're going to have to do is stop lying to these people you deal with in the court sys­ tem... Quit trying to minimize what you've done. It doesn't help you with me." "The prosecutor doesn't think you can make it on probation and he may well be nght in light of your previous record," said Fisher. He granted Ruimveld youthful trainee sta­ tus and sentenced him to three years proba­ tion and four months in jail with no credit for time served. He ordered Ruimveld to serve over Thanksgiving vacation and sus­ pended the remainder. Ruimveld was ordered to pay $520 in restitution. $250 in costs and made eligible for community service in lieu of half his fines and costs. Fisher ordered Ruimveld attend mental health or substance abuse counseling, be in his residence from midnight to 6 a.m.. complete his high school education and abide by the rules of Plainwell High School with no unexcused absences or tardies. • A Nashville man had sentencing delayed on a charge of resisting and obstructing and was given probation for drunk driving. McNeill said Rick L. Wertz, 45, of 6500 Clark Road, "does not make excuses or try to rationalize" his actions. He said Wertz had graduated magna cum laude from college "which means he can't say he didn't under­ stand what was going on. Hopefully the fact he blew a .30 explains his behavior, but it doesn't excuse it." Wertz's attorney. David Gilbert, asked the court to lake into account this was Wertz first criminal offense. He said Wertz resisted because he didn't know police could get a search warrant for his blood, as well as being very intoxicated. Fisher said. "I'm looking at this situation as a one-time event in your life... you've been a good citizen in your life." He sentenced Wertz to one year probation and 30 days in jail with credit for one day served and the balance suspended He ordered Wertz to pay $250 in costs. $250 in fines and a $150 forensic fund fee to be paid by Dec. 31. Wertz was ordered to attend substance abuse counseling as directed by his probation agent and had his license suspended for six months, though be may apply for a restricted license after 30 days. Sentencing on the re­ sisting and obstructing charge was delayed to Nov. 20. 1997. • A Dowling man was sentenced to proba­ tion and a suspended jail sentence on charges of breaking and entering a building with in­ tent to commit larceny and unlawfully driv­ ing away a motor vehicle. McNeill called Michael A. Leins, 18, of 2683 Lost Trail Lane, "another individual who is young, but has quite an accomplished criminal record behind him. He added that Leins is on a path to prison and "probation is hopefully giving him a deterrent to not go there quite so soon." Leins' attorney. Frank Hillary, said this was Leins' first felony conviction and that lie "has been led by other members of his fam­ ily." but has since moved out. Hillary said Leins needed just one credit to graduate from high school and that the victim said he just wanted restitution, not jail time. Fisher said he was taking into account ev­ erything brought up by McNeill and Hillary. He said he was aware Leins had suffered from fetal alcohol syndrome and his mother was a 14-ycar old alcoholic. But Fisher warned Leins if he didn't straighten out, "you will probably continue on the path outlined by the prosecutor." He sentenced Leins to three yean proba­ tion and 12 months in jail, with credit for two days served and the remainder suspended. He ordered Leins to pay $1,000 restitution. $150 in costs and $150 in fines, to be paid at a rale of $45 per month beginning in one month. He made Leins eligible for commu­ nity service in lieu of half his fines and costs. Fisher ordered Leins to complete his high school education, comply with the rules of the school with no unexcused ab­ sences and to be in his residence from mid­ night to 6 a.m. "I have some serious doubts whether you'll be able to make it on probation, but I'm going to give you that opportunity." POLICE BEAT Gunman charged in incident HASTINGS — A Hastings man has been charged in a Friday night shooting incident in the 500 block of E. Thom Street. The victim told Hastings City Police officers lhe 46-ycar-old gunman had used a shotgun to shoot out the windshield of his car. He said he was sitting inside the residence when he heard the first gunslxx and looked out and saw the gunman He heard a second gunshot and ran downstairs to investigate further. The victim said as he reached the downstairs and walked outside, he saw the suspect running south toward Mill Street. The victim told police he recognized the suspect after he ran underneath a street light and called to the suspect by name, he said the man looked back al him and jumped a fence, continuing to run away. The victim said he had lived with the gunman and his wife at an Upton Road residence and owed $6 for a phone bill. He said the wife had come by earlier in the day. asking for the money. The victim said he informed her the gunman had broken a window in his vehicle earlier in the week, and he would not pay the telephone bill until he paid to repair the car window. The victim told police the woman went back to lhe residence and he was informed she and her husband argued over the phone bill and he left the residence very upset Shortly thereafter, the gunman arrived at the victim's residence and shot out the windshield. Police said there were two apparent gunshots to lhe front windshield and located the remains of one slug. About 11:30 p.m., Barrj County Sheriffs deputies assisting in the search for the gunman saw him walk by on Broadway. He did not have a weapon and a search involving a K-9 unit from the Wayland post of lhe Michigan State Police failed to find lhe weapon. Troopers from lhe Hastings post also assisted in the incident. The gunman, who has not been arraigned, was charged with malicious destruction of property, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Many items taken in burglary ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arc investigating a breaking and entering of a Lindsey Road residence that occured sometime between 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and 9:30 a.m. Nov. 18. Deputies said the subject pried open a sliding door leading to the living room on a side of the home away from the road. Deputies said shoe prints found in lhe driveway between the road, home and near lhe victim's pole bam indicate the person responsible made three or four trips between the road and the home. Several guns wire stolen, including a Smith & Wesson handgun with a four-inch barrel, a Tours hnndgun with a two-inch barrel, two Remington rifles with scopes, a Winchester rifle made in the 1930s or 40s with a scope, some gun cases, thousands of rounds or ammunition, red hearing protectors, an Olympus camera and lenses, a Yamaha electric keyboard, a VCR and $125 in change, among othfer items stolen. Break-in reported in Barry Twp. BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are investigating the break­ in of a home of E. Shore Drive. The victims told deputies they always lock the home when (hey leave, but found all the doors unlocked. They said they also found all the breakers had been turned off. shutting off all electricity in the house Deputies said the subject(s) entered by prying open a window on the north side of the house and unlocked all lhe doors, possibly for easier escape if law enforcement arrived while they were inside. Deputies believe a vehicle was involved, due to the quantity stolen. Stolen property included several tools, and tool boxes, a 25-inch color TV with remote, (wo VCRs, an Optimus stereo with cassette and CD-playcr. lour small speakers, one stereo receiver, a cordless AT&T telephone, 10 Walt Disney videos and fishing equipment. Car damaged in Assyria Twp. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers arc investigating a malicious destruction of property to a vehicle that occured on Day Road Nov. 8 or 9. The owner said the vehicle had been parked by her son and had been damaged during the night. Damage was estimated at approximately $1,000. Drugs taken from vet center THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers said they have a suspect in an investigation of the theft of approximately $200 of drugs from the Thornapple Veterinary Center The owners said the drugs had been stolen during daytime hows. The Police Beat does not publish lhe names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-12-05.pdf d1ca8890cfb5218723b400817cdbe7db PDF Text Text Viking lineman named all-state Delton celebrates holiday season SeePage 12 Delton awarded housing grant Set Page 3 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 itsr . .<h iswamo sin imiO 3IKf.<l S5MUSYH 1" ’-Oxrth st. •“Mlnw.tH 49058 Hashings THURSDAY. DECEMBER 5.1996 VOLUME 142. NO 48 News Briefs Legislative Coffee set The LctidMne Coffee hex been Mt fee Moafey, Dec 9, at the Catty Seat taunuxliw MADD planning candleHgM vigH ANNER PRICE SC Hastings gearing up for holiday The annual "Of Christmas Past" celebra­ tion kicks off Friday morning with a conti­ nental breakfast hosted by the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and continues through Sunday afternoon when the Jubal Brass Group of the Grand Rapids Symphony concludes with a performance at First United Methodist Church. Area residents needing Chnstmas trees can purchase them from the Hastings Jaycees on the courthouse lawn. The following ii the schedule of events. Friday, Dee. 6 The Christmas festival begins at 7:30 a.m. with a $3 continental breakfast hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee at the County Seal restaurant. See HOUDAY, continued page 14 Area Head Start students get started In decorating their float for Saturday's Christmas parade. Pictured are (from left) Dylan Pennington, Michael Williams, Jenna Bailey. Jacob Bailey, Cassie Depriester, Bianca Reed, Stephanie Schaffer, Charlene Mindte, Travis Reese, Becky Elkins, Mercedes Irving. Cassie Lydy, Tyler Todd and Bill Cotant (who will drive the tractor that will pull the float). Not pictured, but working with Cotant. is Brian Williams. County officials to receive pay increases by Jason Carr Staff Writer The Executive Officers Compensation Committee recommended Monday that Barry County commissioners and other officials receive pay increases for 1997 and 199B.* while Seventh District Commissioner Em­ met Herrington continued his advocacy of "modem management techniques" and a part­ time, policy-making board of commission­ (616) 765-5322 baforeaooaoa Dec. 11. Far aatc tafctoMioa. caB (616) 7655322 or (616) 948-3366. Environment focus of next 1st Friday Former Bury County Cowixx&vr Orrin Mcnre win bring > Native Amer­ ican gaea M the next Firn Friday Dec. 6 to talk about wire tae of natural re­ sources. Moore, who waa chairman of the County Board in 1993 and 1994, will introduce Jim Cowry, executive director of the Potawatami Resource Cooaarva60a and Development organisation. The group is dedicated to revitalising Native American people in modern culture M alternatives to sach lifestylelies gambiiacaadwettn. Coury la expected to ipcr < most of the time talking about auggettioos r*’ matte better aae of natural resources, not exploit them, and ar the same time in­ vigorate the economy. Moore served on the County Board from 1986 to 1994. He sought the Re­ publican nomination for Castleton Township Supervisor last AnguaL but lost by six votes to longtime incumbent Justia Cooley. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Commit­ tee. is held al noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Those who plan to attend may bring their own lunches, though some sandwiches will be available at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. ers. Under the proposal, county commissioners will receive a 1-1/2 percent pay increase in 1997 and a 2-1/2 percent pay increase in 1998, white county wide elected officials re­ ceive a 3 percent pay increase in 1997 and a 3-1/2 percent increase in 1998 The commit­ tee also recommended no changes in per diems paid to commissioners for meetings and granting a $400 allowance for dental and optical services. Medical and retirement ben­ efits were left the same. The committee also approved continuing the county surveyor as an unpaid position, but sent a recommendation to the board of commissioners to evaluate whether the office should be continued. The proposal will take effect Jan. 1 unless it is rejected by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Commissioners. The committee also sent a recommenda­ tion to the board that the compensation committee meet in the spring of the year they are to set compensation, preferably a few months before the filing deadline for county offices. The Compensation Commit­ tee is appointed by the Board of Commis­ sioners and meets every two years. At Monday's meeting. Seventh District Commissioner Emmet Herrington asked the committee to abolish all per diem and mileage payments and discontinue all fringe benefits, "except those mandated by law and/or any type of incentives or emoluments as they would pertain io newly elected com­ missioners." Hern..,.. lejaid he believed if per diems and mAeagc Wert abolished, (Ik Board of Commissioners* "antiquated com­ mittee system will atrophy and cease to ex­ ist." He continued his accusation of the board's "unqualified" micro-managing by saying, "the existing commission has been in office for 23 months and to date almost nothing has been done in the area of future or strate­ gic planning. Barry County government in this regard can be equated to a ship adrift in the high seas without a manifest or deter­ mined point of call." Herrington called County Administrator Michael Brown, "well qualified both academ­ ically — a masters degree in public adminis­ tration — and empirically — seven years as an administrator — to administer county af­ fairs. However, his responsibilities as dele­ gated by the commissioners continue to be primarily clerical in nature." Herrington claimed the present system of county government is not cost effective. "(Brown) is not allowed to function in the full capacity for which his position was cre­ ated." When committee members told Herrington they had been informed al an earlier meeting that Calhoun County has ten staff members for its county administrator, he replied that the committee should keep in mind Calhoun County has a population of about 150,000, white Barry County's population is closer to 50,000. "It's going to take some assistants for Mr. Brown." Herrington said, "but they're going to be well qualified people." He said he felt it was "unfair to the aver­ age person and to the electorate" to expect newly elected county commissioners "to knov everything about regulations ' "He is competent." Herrington said of Brown. "We are not." "If we're going to go into the next cen­ tury... we need to have this system." he said. "These are things 1 think we need to face. Our county is growing rapidly with en­ croachment from Grand Rapids and Kalama­ zoo," accusing the current board of "hanging onto yesterday." Committee Chairman Robert Picking told Herrington it was not the responsibility of the committee to change the structure of the board. * "All we can do is set compensation." he said. He said abolishing per diem payments and mileage should be the decision of the Board of Commissioners. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley presented the committee with a table of all 83 Michigan counties ranked 1? Slate Equal­ ized Valuation (SEV) and population. He said Barry County ranked 34th in both SEV and population. Crowley said Allegan. Eaton, Marquette. Huron, Charlevoix, St. Joseph, Cass. Ma­ son. Tuscola, Sanilac, Montcalm, Ionia and Isabella counties are similar in population and SEV to Barry and compared those coun­ ties salaries for prosecutor, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, register of deeds and drain commis­ sioner. Barry County's SEV is below the average SEV among those counties, and its popula­ tion also is below the average among the counties in his survey. Salaries for county officials were below the average, though the county clerk was slightly above the average and he was not including a soon to be elimi­ nated $2,647 stipend provided to the cterk by the Circuit Court. "My conclusion is (salaries) are noTway out of line," said Crowley. Saying there were mixed opinions from commissioners. Picking said per diems probably should not be changed and the board should decide whether to be full-time or part-time. Picking said he also would not touch mileage payments. "We all pay mileage if someone uses their personal automobile for business," be said. He said if commissioners felt per diems and mileage shouldn't be paid to commissioners, “They don't have to take it." Committee member Ray Page commented that "I think a change has to be made some­ where down the line." but it seemed unfair to change the system after commissioners had been elected. Committee member Steve Ersling added that although the compensation committee couldn't act on his request, he agreed with Herrington's recommendation to go to a part­ time policy board that would meet at night, "where people who do have a commitment to local government can fit that into their schedule." The committee approved the proposed county commission pay increase 6-1, with Ray Page casting the dissenting vote. It unanimously approved the pay increase pro­ posal for county-wide offices and decided to add the circuit court stipend to the county clerk's current salary before adding the pro­ posed percentage increase in salary. Quilt brings AIDS tragedy to Hastings by Mary Warner Staff Writer According to his sister Cindy, Lyle Olm­ stead was "a pretty neat guy." Bom in 1952. Lyle grew up south of Hastings near Dowling. "Some of you knew Lyle," she told Hast­ ings High School students at an assembly Wednesday. "Most of you didn't." "Lyle graduated from Hastings High School in 1971," she said. "His was the first class to graduate in the new high school. Yes. he walked the same halls you do. He probably had a lot of the same dreams, too. "After high school Lyle attended several Immunization dime planned in Denon The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment will have an immunization clinic from 2 10 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 11. at Faith United Methodist Church. 505 S. Grove. Delton. No appointment is necessary, but par­ ents should bring their children's immu­ nization records. Most immunizations colleges, had many jobs, and moved a lot. I think he never knew where he belonged. In 1989 Lyle got a new job. new relationship, new home. Everything seemed real good. "Then, Lyle got hurt at work. He never got better, and never went back to work." Lyle was diagnosed HIV positive, she said. "Two months later he told me he had AIDS~ "Lyte made me promise not to tell any­ one. He was afraid of how people would re­ act. We spent a lot of lime together going from doctors to hospitals. "By the fall of 1993 AIDS was winning the battle. We finally had to tell all. It was very hard. Lyte said be knew he could make it to Christmas (he loved presents), but did­ n’t know if he could make it to his birthday April 9. "What kind of a present do you buy for someone who is dying? "Right after Christmas. 1 moved in with Lyle to help take care of him. He had gone from over 200 pounds to under 120. Well, Lyle made it to his 42nd birthday April 9. (By then) he was pretty much bedridden. We did our best to keep him comfortable and out of pain. "My brother Lyle died Sunday. May 22, " 1994. are free. For mere information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department al 945-9516. More NEWS BRIEFS Students hold up one ot four quilt sections that were presented at Wednesday's assembly. See AIDS, continued page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 5. 1996 News Briefs Thornapple Band to perform Sunday The newly-forming Thomapple Wind Band plans to have its first concert al Lakewood High School Sunday, Dec. 8. at Lake wood High School The band has been rehearsing Monday evenings under the joint direction of Joseph LaJoyc and David Macqueen. band directors at Hastings and Lake wood schools, respectively All rehearsals this fail arc in the Lakewood band room from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays until the concert. Winter rehearsals will be held in Hastings, culminating with a concert here in March For more information, call LaJoyc at 948-4409. Macquccn at 374-8868 or Tracy Tcxtcr at 795-4632. Exhibit now open at Charlton Park A new temporary exhibit on musical instruments will be on display this month and next at Historic Charlton Park. The exhibit, located in the museum's second floor, uses musical instruments commonly played during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Pictures of the Hastings City Band, brass in­ struments, string instruments and mouth organs arc represented. The museum will be closed through Dec. I and from Dec. 24 through Jan. I. Showcase plans Christmas focus A special Christmas Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s will feature The Rangers. Dave Dickerson and Tammy Richardson and Friends. The Rangers are a bluegrass, country and gospel band from Grand Rapids, fea­ turing four-part harmony from the Hooker brothers. Dan. Jim and Joe. and Mark Smith. Dave Dickerson will include Christ­ mas songs in his performance of coun­ try and gospel tunes. Richardson will be joined by John and Kris Price in some holiday numbers. All three hail from the Freeport area. Seating at the Showcase, as always, is on a first-come, first-served basis. Other holiday parades planned Hastings won't be the only commu­ nity in the area with a Christmas parade Saturday. Lake Odessa's will step off at 10 a.m. that day and Middleville's will start at I p.m. In Lake Odessa, the theme is "The True Meaning of Christmas." It will start at Tupper Lake Street on Fourth Avenue and finish al the village park. Immediately afterward, there will be cookies and hot chocolate at the park pavilion, where Santa Claus will pass out treats to the children. Those interested in taking part in the parade may call 374-3278. Middleville's will begin at the Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School and end at Mill Park. The local Lions Club, sponsor of the event, also will have a drawing for 10 turkeys. Santa Claus will meet with the children al Mill Park after the parade. Participating floats can win $75 for first prize, $50 for second and $25 for third Those interested in being in the parade may call Bill Kenyon at 795­ 3669 Choirs to present ‘Christmas Carol’ The Hastings Middle School seventhand eighth-grade choirs Will present Charles Dickens* "A Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 10. at the Hast­ ings High School lecture hall. Land use plan hearing is Dec. 9 The Barn County Planning Commis­ sion will conduct a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Dec. 9. on the pro­ posed land use plan of 1996, at the Courts & Law Building. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Those interested in presenting their views, cither verbally or in writing, on land use will be permitted to do so at the meeting. The proposed land use plan text and associated maps will be available for public inspection between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call the planning office al 948-4830 for more information. TK choir concert will be Sunday A Christmas choir concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec 8. at the Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School gym Included in the program will be per­ formances by the middle school choir, the high school general choir and the high school honors choir. The public is welcome to attend. Bernard Society sets sale, meeting The Bernard Historical Society will have its annual green sale at the First of America Bank in Delton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The society's next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. Dean Williams will present a program about his father's business. Each person who attend is asked to bring a $3 gift to exchange. Included in the evening will be singing of Christ­ mas carols. Tyden, Viking realign officers The board of directors of E Tyden AB Inc., a Hastings-based holding company that owns the Viking Corporation. Tyden Seal Company. Brammall Inc. of Angola. Ind . and Telesis Technologies Inc. of Circleville. Ohio, has announced re-alignment of officers. The chairman of the board is Richard T. Groos. retired former chief t ’ecutive officer. Vice chairman and chief executive officer is Thomas T. Groos. William E Alt is president and chief operating officer. In a parallel move, Nicholas D. Groos was named president of Viking operations outside of North America. Thomas Groos was bom in Hastings, graduated from Hastings High School and received a bachelor of arts degree from Cor­ nell University in Ithaca. N.Y., and a masters of business administration from Columbia University, New York. Upon graduation from Columbia, he was employed by W.R. Grace as a financial analyst and strategic planner in New York City. He subsequently was transferred to the W.R. Grace Building Pro­ ducts Division in Cambride, Mass., where he worked in strategic planning. He joined the Viking Corporation TK Players plan ‘Enter Laughing’ The TK Players of Thomapple Kel­ logg High School will present the Carl Reiner comedy "Enter Laughing" Thurs­ day. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-14. Scott Evans will play the stage-struck youth who works as a delivery boy in a sewing machine factory. His parents are played by Nate Brady and Anne-Marie Han. The semi-professional theater company he joins includes Jake Blough, Tara Schweitzer and Paul Wade. The love interest is the office girl, played by Laura Reed Other cast members arc Ben Osborne, Julie Cordis, Krissy Williams. Josh Cnosscn, Ryan Taggart. Tami Bruin. Josh Steorts and Lindsay Bremer. The play is directed by Steve Evans. For information about tickets, call 795-7727. ‘Christmas Past’ at Charlton Park Charlton Park will have its annual "Of Christmas Past" celebrations on consecutive weekends, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7 and Dec. 13 and 14. The 16-building restored village will be decorated as it would have been 100 '• ’ M b . Cindy told the students, “Il doesn't matter how Lyle got AIDS or anyone else. What docs matter is you don't have to get AIDS We know how to prevent it. Please be care­ ful. Don't pul yourself or anyone through this." Cindy will never forget her brother, and neither will many other people, thanks to an AIDS Memorial Quilt project spreading the message around the world of the devastation being wrought by the AIDS epidemic. Lyle Everett Olmstead is memorialized forever on a 12- bv 12-topt quilt section be­ ing displayed tfris week in the Hastings High because I was losing weight, had no appetite, and couldn’t eat." “After 1 found out I was HIV positive." Lou continued, "I decided to fight to live. Living with HIV means that I take many special medicines. I take 21 pills per day. Sometimes they make me sick and some­ times they don't, but I know that without these medicines and (without) the support of friends and family, I would not be alive to­ day. This is a people disease. It's not about rich people or poor people, it's about real people. HIV docs not discriminate. I thought School library. Altogether, four quilt sec­ tions were sent to Hastings this week from the NAMES Project Foundation in San Francisco The quilt sections represent 70 people who have died of AIDS. Wednesday morning, the quill sections were officially unveiled al a morning assem­ bly that included speeches by Lyle Olm­ stead's sister Cindy, two men who currently suffer from AIDS, Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell, and high school health teacher Peggy Boucher. One of the AIDS sufferers, identifying himself only as Lou, told students. "I first became aware of my HIV status in June 1995. However, I was wondering about it for a year prior. The reason 1 wondered was I was invincible. I thought it would never happen to me. If I, as a person in a small town, can contract HIV. anybody can. HIV is not just a big city disease any more. It's in towns now like Hastings and Delton. "AIDS is not a death sentence. I plan to live as long as I can. My health right now is good. 1 have a positive outlook on life. With the new drugs coming out. it is going to be possible to live 20 years or more. The doc­ tors have told me that they are actually on the brink of turning HIV into a chronic, but liveable disease." Lou told students that. "I came here today to make you more aware of HIV and to put a face with it. My face. You can no longer tell anyone you ion't know anyone with HIV." I years ago Visitors will be able to hand dip their own scented candles, create a com husk angel, stencil a holiday card, make a tin punch ornament, decorate a sugar cookie and taste chestnuts roasting on an open fire, steaming wassail. English plum pudding and homemade baked cookies from a wood stove. Dulcimer music will be provided in the village church by the Thomapple Dulcimer Society. St. Nicholas will greet children, carriage ndes around the village will be offered and visitors can do some shopping at the museum gift shop. Admission is $4 for adults 16 and over, $1 for children ages 5 to 15 and children under 4 will be free. For more information, call Charlton Park at 945-3775. New Head Start opening planned We now con offer you round trip charter air from Grand Rapids to Orlando beginning January 24, through April 20, 1997. • ‘ Grand Rapids $180 ___ ’ to Orlando RtriJd Non-Stop Charters 7 Begin 1/24/97 through 4/20/97 All Based on One Ways - Stay as long as you want Wednesday Departures/Returns The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan has announced the opening Thursday evening of the Sue Drummond Head Start Center at 2580 Nashville Road (old M-79). An open house will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with a nbbon cutting ceremony slated for 5:45. The tea and ribbon cutting will coincide with the CAA's 30th birthday celebration nation­ wide. The CAA operates the Head Start program for children in Barry County. Staff members, representatives from the community county commissioners and other civic leaders arc expected to be on hand The public is invited. Among the speakers will be Agnes Adroume of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Barry County Com­ mission Chairman James Bailey, civic leader Don Drummond, whose wife the new Head Start facility is named for. and Stale Rep. Terry Geiger. Those attending are asked to bring packaged toy or canned good For more information, call 948-4260. viding operational guidance and analyzing and appraising the effectiveness of all operations. He will also oversee the financial affairs of the consolidated entity. Nicholas Groos was bom in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School. He received a bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University and, upon graduation joined the technical sales department of Instron Corporation of Canton, Mass In 1986 he was transferred to Imtron's plant in England, where he was involved in sales in the UK and the Continent. In 1987 he returned to the U.S.A, and was put in charge of Instron’s mountain sales territory based in Boulder. Colo. He joined Viking in 1989 as managing director of Sprinkler Viking S.A., the Viking and the Tyden Seal Company's manufacturing and distribution outlet in Europe based in Luxembourg. The Luxembourg assignment involved the construction of a building, hiring of all personnel, designing manufacturing processes and establishing distribution throughout Europe. With his new assignment he now assumes responsibility for distribution in the Far East as well. . * *. .' » . .* AIDS, continued from page 1 COA Christinas party is Dec. 11 The Barry County Commission on Aging will have a Christmas party from 10:30 a.m. to I p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 11. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. at the Moose Hail, nest to the COA building. Those who would like to bring a dessert or candy to share arc encouraged to do so. A donation of $2 is requested to defray costs of the party. To reserve lunch, call the COA at 948-4856 or notify the Friendship Cen­ ter supervisor by Wednesday, Dec. 4. marketing department in Hastings in 1984 and became vice president of marketing in 1987. He was responsible for the upgrading of Vik­ ing's existing distribution system in the Far East by the addition of a distribution center in Singapore and a sales and engineering office in Hong Kong and was named president of Viking in 1992. William Alt was bom in Grmd Rapids, at­ tended East Grand Rapids High School and graduated from the University of Dayton in 1974 with a degree in business and finance. He was employed with Ernst & Ernst in Grand Rapids as an auditor. He subsequently, became an income tax specialist and was pro­ moted to partner in 1984. The company later merged with Arthur Young and is currently known as Ernst & Young Alt joined E. Tyden in 1990 as vice presi­ dent of finance and administration. He has been involved in all facets of the business since joining the company and was instrumen­ tal in restructuring the fire protection distribu­ tion business. He will be responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of the line and staff components of the consolidated group, pro­ $89“ Friday/Sunday Departures/Returns $99“ PFC's $6.00 each ticket FLIGHT TIMES: GRR 3:35 p.m. Arrives MCO 6:10 p.m. MCO Noon Arrives GRR 2:50 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7105 Kratl Avenue (At M-37) Q Premier Travel Another AIDS sufferer, identifying him­ self as Ryan, told students "there is nothing unusual about my life." He comes from a middle class family, he said. In high school, he was a good student. "After graduation," he said, "I joined the Navy and was off on my own, looking for some adventure and new experiences. Plenty of that followed until one day in March of 1989, at the age of 20.1 was diagnosed HIV positive. "Snltevefl after hearing'such news, litritfchanged. After all, I was young and healthy.*' •'* Theh a stint at a naval hospital in'San Diego, where he was "indoctrinated into the world of AIDS." made him begin to "realize how serious all this could be." he said. And yet, he told students, "it still wasn’t real to me." "Life resumed pretty much unchanged," he said, "and remained that way for some time. However, I had a few lessons yet to leant. I quickly realized the delicate nature of the subject of HIV in my life — the difficulty in telling partners, family and friends my HIV status. Most were accepting. Some sad. Some were even angry on my behalf, think­ ing the world so unfair. "Altogether, I was lucky to have wonder­ fully understanding, supportive people in my life. For a lot of people, there's a lot of re- “ n - ' jection, a lol of despair. "Finally in December, 1994 I went to the doctor for a lingering cold." He was diagnosed with pneumonia, he said, and AIDS. He recovered from the ’ pneumonia, but in 1995 again contracted pneumonia, was hospitalized, lost weight, and went on disability. "This time reality set in." he said. This wasn’t a made-for-TV movie. This wasn’t going away. I was mortal. I could die." After three months, he said, he was "just about back to normal," but was experiencing financial difficulties and moved back home to Michigan. Since his move, he said, he's been in good health. But, he said, "it lakes a lot of lime, work, and determination. It also takes a lot of money. Most things arc covered by medi­ cal insurance, but not all. Vitamins and sup­ plements and my gym membership are all out-of-pocket." He told students. "I hope by sharing my story with you today, 1 will convey that this is serious stuff. Be wise in your decisions about your life. Protect yourself. Edu­ cate yourseK. Remember that this could happen ic anyone. Regardless of people's prejudice*., tne virus has no prejudice. Any sex, any color, rich. poor, smart, beautiful... the virus doesn't care. So you need to." Cindy, Lou and Ryan received a standing ovation from the audience after they spoke. The speakers remained after the assembly to watch as the four quilt sections were hung from ceiling beams in the high school li­ brary. ' * • ' 1 • ■ ’ The sections arc part of a growing quilt that currently numbers some 40,000 individ­ ual panels. More than 50 new panels for the ’ quill are received by the NAMES Project each week, and each panel is stitched into a 12- by 12-foot section. The entire AIDS Memorial Quilt has been displayed in Washmgton, D C. four times, and smaller sec­ tions are displayed in hundreds of schools, places of worship, community centers, shopping malls and businesses each year. The NAMES Project was began in 1987 by San Francisco resident Cteve Jones and a group of his friends, who started the quilt as a way of memorializing family members and See AIDS, continued page 13 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1996 — Page 3 Delton wins $1 million grant Austin Wells, foreground, and Jesse Wells take on the challenge of putting the sewing needle through cranberries and popcorn to make a garland for the tree. Samantha Goodman, in the foreground, puts a red and green paper chain together as Margery Martin from the Bernard Historical Society gets materials together. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Perseverance pays off Low income senior citizens in the Delton area will have a new housing alternative in the near future After more (han a six year effort and three rejections, a group of local citizens has fi­ nally succeeded in obtaining a grant to build a 22-unit senior citizen housing complex near downtown Delton. The U.S. Department of Housing and Ur­ ban Development (HUD) has awarded a SI272.800 grant to the non-profit Delton Area Senior Housing (DASH) Board. The DASH Board accepted the grant Tues­ day. said Board President Charles Monica. "Everyone is pleased with the grant," he said. "I think we have a great community ef­ fort for this." Construction of the facility probably won't begin until May or June of 1997 and it's too early to estimate a completion date. Each one-bedroom unit in the complex will have living space totaling about 540 square feet. The housing will be designed for "independent senior living." he said. The building will have a community room, a commons area, a laundry, a meeting room and an office for outside property man­ agement. People who are 62 or older or have a spouse who is 62 or older will be eligible for the housing "Income limits will be something in the area of $15,500 for a single person and probably $17,500 for a couple." said David McDonald, the board's consultant who is vice president of Hanger & Willard Mort­ gage Associates in Grand Rapids. Those who quality for subsidized HUD housing will not have to pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing, Monica said. "We believe that there are quite a large number of people who are in need of low in­ come senior housing in the area, and we be­ lieve this will fill a very valid community need." he said of the project "We just think that it's an excellent idea to have people who have lived in this com­ munity the majority of their lives to finish their lives living in this community "Individually, we see so many, especially elderly ladies .who are living m their homes but it's very, very difficult for them to take care of the maintenance...They are just reaching the age where they need other hous­ ing." Monica said. The new senior housing project will be built on a five-acre site that DASH has an option to purchase from the Barry County Telephone Co., based in Delton. The land is located behind the Peabody residence near the comer of Scribner and Bush streets. As part of the project. DASH will extend Bush Street east to the senior housing area. The Barry County Telephone Co. pur­ chased the land and has held it for us for a number of years.. Each year (without any charge), they have given us the option to buy and they are only going to charge us what they paid for the land, which is very, very fair." Monica said. "They have been just a major supporter of this project." A live nativity scene, performed by Inter-Lakes Baptist Church, was part of the Delton Hometown Christmas Tuesday night. Delton celebrates ‘Hometown Christmas' Stories for the holiday season are read by Delton District Librarian Dorothy Texter during the Hometown Christmas celebration. Her audience included Charlie Carrigan and LuLu Carrigan and their mother and Breanna Frank. Waiting in the wings tor their turn to participate in the live nativity scene are (from left) Hannah Smith, Dawn Vickery and Jamie Harvath. Christmas carols were sung by the Delton Kellogg High School and Middle School choirs during the opening ceremony and around the town. Monica said. Barry County Telephone Co. helped pay the costs involved with the initial commu­ nity need survey for the project They have just helped us in just so many ways. Without their excellent support, we probably would not have succeeded. "It was our fourth application. So if any­ thing, we’ve been persevering." Monica said. Previous attempts by DASH to seek a grant for the project were turned down twice by HUD and once by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. "Ostensibly, the reasons for having diffi­ culty getting approval in the past was be- See GRANT, continued page 6 Inside the BPH Fire Department in Delton, (from left) Jessica Samis, Jeffrey Bissett and Brett Bissett enjoyed refreshments while the Bernard Historical Society and Delton District Library sponsored activities. St. Nick arrives at the opening ceremony and waves from the back of a horse­ drawn wagon driven by Darrell Jones. Delton's Hometown Christmas was sponsored by the Delton Business Association and included open house festivities at 27 businesses. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1996 LETTERS from our readers... I FINANCIAL 'f? God loves us all, including Justine McLean To the editor: This is in response to Joyce Kelly’s letter in the Nov. 21 issue of the Banner, regarding Justine McLean ideology and political views. Though I do not agree with Justin's idology. 1 find it very sad that Mrs. Kelly would "choose” to be so cruel, harsh and unloving not to mention judgemental, about someone she doesn't even know. or about anyone for that matter, based solely on their opinions. When, as Christians, are we going to get off our "judgmental high horses” and humble ourselves with Christ-like love for everyone, regardless of age. gender, financial status, political views etc.? Matthew 7:1-2. says clearly. 1) "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2) For in the same way you judge others, you will be judg­ ed, and with the measure you use it. it will be measured to you." God loves Justin McLean just as much he does us professed Christians. (Mrs. Kelly in­ cluded). Maybe the reason for Justine's lack of belief in God and God's unconditional love for her is because we Christians are not por­ traying God’s love in all that we say and do. Maybe we are too prideful to "penetrate through" with his love and kindness. We need to start "walkin his talk and his instruction" (like loving one another), or we are worthless. I personally know Justine McClean and so docs our family. She is the dearest, kindest, most honest and giving lady I have ever met, next to my grandparents. She is certainly not one of bitterness or self-pity what-so-ever! It is taking much of God's love through me not to be cruel and harsh back to Mrs. Kelly She certainly caused much grief to my soul and I'm sure others. However. "God is gracious and forgiving and loving and that is what we as Christians must start doing. We are to be a light in this dark, despairing world, because of our faith and hope in Him. How 1 prayed for loving, encouraging let­ Do-gooders will take U.S. down the drain To the editor: From wild, big spending as a Hastings High School Board member to one of the major players in the takeover of the western half of Hastings for the Pennock Plaza, now to at­ tacking the Congress of the United States over the slowing down on the wild spending of welfare money. • wonder if Michael Anton has ever seen what those food stamps have bought or have been traded for? They are wasted. A lot of the kids do not even benefit. That is a shame. 1 like to hear from these people who derive their income from non-profit outfits. Do you suppose a drive to cut costs at the hospital would have been a more noble way to go? Ask the hospital for a bill to show you what every cent charged is for. Yes even if in­ surance is paying. Surprise — I found one where 1 was charged an extra day that my in­ surance would have paid — they wouldn't have known the difference. There have been other shenanigans, too. One time they couldn't even reconstruct what they had done . You folks in Hastings have been sold out on the parking lot. You bet they won. and sooner or later those Pennock tentacles will be stret- Children wear offensive T-shirts To the editor: In Hastings we have a store that is selling Tshirts that are by no means proper for young •oys or girls to buy. These T-shirts have very bad writings, such Muff as depicting the thoughts of killing, and such nasty stuff written on the back and front, h's outright garbage Why does any business like this allow boys at 13 yean old to buy such stuff? Is the store that hard up for business? Maybe some parents have gotten these Tshirts without knowing they arc so loud in dir­ ty language The schools should send all the kids home with such writings on the T-shirts, this shouldn't be tolerated. And any store clerk can plainly see when someone looks that young. Mrs. Lorenc Fields Hastings Richard Loughrin enjoyed Hastings To the editor: Thank you very much for the copy of "The Hastings Banner" of Nov. 14. with the nice write-up of my brother. Richard Loughrin, former Barry County Probate Judge. Your thoughtfulness is really appreciated and I will make copies of it to send to my brothers and sisters. We were a large tamily of eight boys and two girls — with five of us still alive. I like your paper — it’s .iew$y and covers quite a good area Hastings is a nice town and many times my brother Richard said how happy he was. livIng and working in Hastings Warmest regards, Francis P. Laughrin ching out for more land. If they gain one foot they feel they have won The statement that "the Indians treated the Pilgrims better than the 104th Congress has treated more recent immigrants and hungry families," is an irresponsible statement from a non tax paying business. In fact, if it were up to me. I'd pull the non-ux permit from the northeast castle in Hastings. The real people (immigrants) came to this country and had no government help, made their living, learned the language and get sick and tired of those pablum pukers. If the U.S. goes down the drain, people like Anton are to blame. You bet Russia couldn't bury us, but look out within This is the most wondrous country in the world. Let's keep it. Today a kid can’t work anywhere to make any money. Work habits are made early. These fools out there think a kid can get hurt by working past 7 o'clock or so. Deliver me from some of these do-gooders, some with collars and all walks of life. By the way. Pennock Hospital has some very nice people working there. Donald W. Johnson Middleville tors in response to Justine's. Maybe God wanted to w akc us Christians up and knock us off our "holier than-thou, always right platforms.” We must remember "all our righteous acts are like filthy rags." (Isiah 64:6). Nobody is perfect we are just forgiven, if we ask and believe. Il is only through our belief (faith) in Jesus (God's Son) that we have hope and eternal life (John 3:16). We are commanded to show God's love and amazing grace to all — Justine. Mrs. Kelly and everyone... yes, Jesus loves you, the Bible-tells me so. It is clearly our choice as individuals to re­ ject His love or accept it and then go forth and show others, all people If you can't walk your talk, your talk is meaningless, especially to our God. Ann Endsley Hastings Prosecutor Voet , deserves our thanks To the editor: Ionia County Prosecutor Raymond Voet deserves our thanks and our support. When the Kevorkian-Good traveling death show came to our neighborhood, complete with its bullying lawyers and fascinated media, he upheld his sworn oath to enforce law and order, and prosecute those who don’t. That's more than Dr. Jack Kevorkian does (Hippocratic Oath). Euthanasia, relief from suffering, assisted suicide, mercy killing are all just names to soften killing someone. The result is still death from artificial, not natural, factors. Killing someone is against all laws. The slippery slope espoused by Kcvorkian-Fieger has resulted in at least four of the 45 deaths being p**T*e with do physical disease. You don't want » pathologist as your clinician! Lawyers will continue to yell about rights, humanism, dignity. The executioners will try to hide behind initials (M.D.) or disease (ter­ minal cancer?). It still does not give anyone the right to break the law and kill someone. Ray Voet is to be congratulated and ad­ mired for standing up for all of us. James E. Atkinson, M.D. Family Doctor Hastings When you need to say "WELCOME” to a new neighbor...THANKS” to a special friend, or ‘CONGRATULATIONS" to a friend ,6r family 4 member,^ Ae Gfflof LOCAL INFORMATICS Subscdjg Hpjngs BANNER-.945-9554 The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there Is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. furmshedby Mark D. ChriiUnMn of Edward D. Jonas & Moral investing What do persona! moral convictions have to do with investing? For some people, a lot. Many people, because of personal values, refuse to invest in companies whose businesses violate their principles. For exam­ ple. environmentalists may not invest m lumber companies; vegetarians might not in­ vest in food companies that use meat in their products; those opposed to smoking may not buy tobacco stocks, and so on When selecting individual securities, it's seldom a problem to find out if the company you're considering violates your personal principles. A little research using reports from Moody's, Standard & Poor’s or Value Line research services generally uncovers a com­ pany’s complete product line. A phone call or letter to the company's headquarters can bring you an informative annual report. Not only will it provide a list of current products, but also an outline of future plans, products and prospects. If these do not correspond with your convictions, simply don't invest in this particular company. But what if you're investing in mutual funds? Today, mutual funds invest not only for the small individual investor, but also for major retirement plans, endowment funds, trusts, colleges and more. If your retirement dollars are part of your company's multimilliondollar plan, you unfortunately have little or no say as to how your money is invested. When it comes to buying mutual funds yourself, however, mutual fund annual reports provide luts of their stock holdings. But with more than 6,000 funds available, this can be a lengthy process. In addition, the larger funds invest in so many different com­ panies that it may be difficult to find one with absolutely no investments that violate your principles. For example, one of the biggest targets of socially responsible investor* is the tobacco industry. However, almon half of the nation's largest mutual funds own tobacco nocks. with a total value of about S3 billion — and that cover* only the largest funds. An estimated 1.500 mutual fund* hold tobacco stock*. What is "responsible.” however, boils down to a matter of individual conscience. If you’re concerned about the moral implica- • vest in good-quality mutual funds and still sleep at night. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vlous week. Close Change AT&T 387i Ameritech 58'/s Anheuser-Busch 417e Chrysler 347s CMS Energy 327s Coca Cola 497? Dow Chemical 827i Exxon 947. Family Dollar 19*11 Ford 33 General Motors 587s TCF Financial 437s Hastings Mfg. 257r IBM " 1637a JCPenney 537a Johnson & Johnson 517a Kmart 11‘/i Kellogg Company 65*fa McDonald's 467a Sears 497; Southeast Mich. Gas 187a Spartan Motors 67a Upjohn 387a Gold 368.65 Silver 4.79 Dow Jones 6442.69 Volume 520,000,000 -7. —7a + 'h -17a -Th —’la + 7. + 'h + 7a —'b + 57. + 17. + 7. + 7a + 7. + 7. —6.4 + .04 85.72 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russeli Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202)224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, brand Rapids, Mich. 49603, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodlsnd, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 3001a, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A DfVtSKXi o» J-Ad Grgphcs Inc 1952 N BroaOny Haatnga. Ml 49058-0602 (818) 045-9554 Jvnn jacooa Prwdant Joycw n Treaaurar rivuvi il JbCOuv Vca Praaident Stepiwn J*c ob* Secretary • MEWSROOM • David T Yotng (EOtor) Elaine Gilbert (Auatant EMor) Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cindy Snwlh Mary Warner James ^ensan Mandy Habei Kathryn Seelye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ousted ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8 a m. to 5 X pm.. Saturday 8 X a m - Neon Scon Ommen Canty O'NeiB Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year r adjowng counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to; P.O Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Harriet Will brand t, Hastings: "I don't feel that it should be legalized under any circumstances." Donald Oler, Freeport: 1 say no because I am against smoking.** Dr. Vera Morkovin, Hastings: . If you don’t like it, you don't have lo get tL" Robin Bennett, Hastings: Bonnie Hnyner, Hastings: Holly Vann, Hastings: "If you need it for medicine and a doctor prescribes it. it should be all right” "If a person needs it for medicinal purposes, that's fine. But not for anything "I feel it should be legalized for medicinal purposes.” else." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1996 — Page 5 Joseph Rahn to join study for incubators L. Joseph Rahn, executive director of the Hastings Industrial Incubator, has been chosen by the National Business Incubation Association to participate in a national business incubator benchmarking study. Rahn will serve as part of a four-person focus group meeting in Pittsburgh. Pa.. Jan. 116 to discuss critical outcomes shared by business incubators as a whole. The study, funded by a U.S. Department of Commerce grant is co-sponsored by the Na­ tional Business Incubation Association, the EDA University Center for Economic Diver­ The Jubal Brass, from Grand Rapids, will perform In concert at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings as part of the local Christmas Festival this weekend. Jubal Brass to play in concert Sunday The second of a series of music concerts presented by members of First United Methodist Church is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. at the church, featuring the Jubal Brass Choir under the direction of John Based in Grand Rapids, the group tours West Michigan to bring church congregations a special addition to their worship: the sounds of brass, the sound of trumpets, tubas and trombones in a celebration of traditional and Christmas music. The Jubal Brass Choir began its fellowship with each other and audiences 21 years ago. thanks to the ensemble's founder. John Scripps. Jubal Brass has been an avenue for the group to use its talents and to share them in worship. Though members lake their music and message seriously, they also have lots of fun and continually enjoy working and play­ ing together to "make a joyful noise.** This program is offered in conjunction with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival Dec. 6-8. Holiday carol­ ing is planned to lead singers to the church just in time for the recital, and afterward, ihc United Methodist Chancel Choir will be host for a reception. The public is invited to attend. Next presentation in the series is scheduled for February 1997, featuring the handbell concert and the Kalamazoo Ringers directed by Janet Van Valey. The last recital is in May when a massed choral festival combines choirs from Hastings. project*. dales and regulations attached. Those federal mandales add an extra 40 percent to the cost of road building. O’Mara He has been involved in a number of activities in high school, including soc­ cer. basketball, track, tennis. Key Club. Interact. Spanish Club. Drama Club. Honors Choir. Show Choir. International Club. Student Council, and the National U rgent need far drivers for FIA clients — An elderly woman needs medical attention and has located a doctor who will accept her Medicaid card, but the doctor is 20 miles Another woman also with no phone or cars has problems with mental illness and needs rides from her home to out-of-counry medical and psychiatric evaluations. Still another woman must get a ride into the FIA to apply for roof repair before * inter sets in. Drivers to assist these special needs and others like them are badly needed immediate­ ly in our transportation project If you are willing to help and want to sign up. call Jackie McKinney. Volunteer Administrative Assis­ tant. al (616) 948-3251. Mileage reimburse­ ment is available Will you be a their friend! — An elderly lady sits in her home. No one has called or come to visit for a long while and she is lone­ ly. An incapacitated man sits in his wheelchair waiting for someone to call him on the phone or visit. A new project. Friendly Visitor, is seeking solutions to these kinds of needs, and we really need you to spend 1-2 hours a week as a fnend to an isolated, lonely, or in­ capacitated individual. Contact Carl Schray, Project Coordinator at (616) 948-3257 to get more details on this great opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. In a crisis situation or when times are tight... The "Donation Station" can help! — One young woman who is expecting a baby soon needs a crib and a chest of drawers. Another family using a picnic cooler to keep their food cold now needs a refrigerator. A person or family who was homeless finds a house but needs furniture to make it a home. Many people like the;- and others have needs like this and have no way to cover the cost of these items Our Crisis Needs Center ( •Donation Station ") provides the resources for these requests. We must add to our inven­ tory of usable household items so we can lend a hand. Those things you no longer need will help your less fortunate friends and neighbors Call the Crisis Needs Center at (616) 948-3251 LJoseph Rahn Nd$/ needs and priorities. Under legislation 1 in­ tend to introduce at the beginning of the 105th The federal government's transportation funding scheme is woefully complex. Every federal gas tax car. keep those funds in the state instead of sending it through the Washington bureaurcracy. The Michigan next ten yean 63 percent of over the reconstructed. Under our current Federal pro­ gram. Washington cannot guarantee that they the top for "special projects." skims some more to fund the Washington highway Act. Michigan can. It will be a challenge to replace 40 years of centralized Washington power. But. it was also a challenge to replace the 40-year-old centralized federal welfare system last year. Of course the Governor's support was critical maze of outdated formulas, and then returns Since 1956 Michigan has lost almost one trillion dollars to stales with undue political influence like New York. West Virginia. Pen- important in this effort. Already seven states have come forward to endorse the Transporta- not the only loser in this Washington shell game. According io the Reason Foundation. 33 states receive fewer transportation dollars back than their citizens contribute. Understan­ dably. states complain that this approach is roads, Washington bureaucracy needs to be NEWS. NEWS NEWS only for the holidays but every day. of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES week in TT(E Hastings BANNER Sivmgt Bonds Marketing Office Room 331 Jesus* birth. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served following. be a Christmas cantata by the adult choir. The Orangeville Bapdat Church b located at 6921 Marsh Road, two miles south at Gon Lake. For more information. call 664-4377. ACCEPTING BIDS Kellogg Community College u accepting bids for .now removal from the driveway/parking lot of the Barry County Academic Center 2950 Gun Lake Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058. Specific requirements may be obtained at the Center during normal business hours. Written bids should be submitted to the above address on or 4:00 before December 11, 1996. pm. Wednesday. Kellogg Community College reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Kellogg Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CO11...948-8051 Teague O'Mara CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 1996/1997 TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL PROGRAM The City of Hastings. Michigan is soliciting bids for its annual tree trimming and removal program. This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured quantities. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/ Treasurer. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 1996 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package "Sealed Bid -1996/ 1997 Tree Trimming and Removal”. • CITY OF HASTINGS • • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice la hereby given that the Local Offlcefa Companaatton Board will meet on Tuaedey, December 10, 1996 at 3.00 p.m. In the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 to set salaries for elected offi­ cials. Compensation will be set lor two years starting January 1,1997 and ending December 31, 1998. Information on the above meeting and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 South Broadway. Haatlnga, Michi­ gan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clark of the City of Hastings (talaphona number 010-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-806-649-3777. Ever!I Q. Manshum City Clark NOTICE NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications to the solid waste oversight committee unol 500 p.m. on December 10. 1996 from the following areas: DATE: DECEMBER 10,1996 TIME: 9:00 AM. LOCATION PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 10115 S. NORRIS ROAD DELTON, MI 49046 PURPOSE 1. Organizational Meeting Io deci Chairperson 3. Hear any request from taxpayers, including request for poverty exemptions 4. Hear any recommendations from assessor and any Questions about or to volunteer for these and other volunteer projects can also be directed to: Randy J. Baxter. Volunteer Ser­ vices Supervisor, (616) 948-3211. Watch for needs news about other projects in the future. cents of the Federal gas tax would ultimately be eliminated. States then would be free to The annual Sunday School's Christmas pro­ gram will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 8. at the Orangeville Baptist Church. For the fourth year, the members of the church will present a Live Nativity Saturday. Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. It will be an event for the entire family. Visitors are urged to dress warmly for this 20-minute outside retelling of Honor Society. NEEDED! needlessly complicated and denies them the funding and flexibility they deserve. There is a better way. Last Congress I in­ troduced a bill with Budget Committee Chair­ man John Kasich and Senator Connie Mack which would let the states keep most of the gas taxes they collect. Under our bill, the Orangeville Baptist plans holiday programs olunteers Volunteer Needs for the Barry County Family Independence Agency Improving transportation Thanksgiving always brings people together. Millions of travelers will cross Michigan to feast with their family and friends. They will depend on our transporta­ tion infrastructure to bring them home safely and one-time to carve the turkey. In 1997, Congress will face the momentous task of naurtmriring funding for this and every other state's transportation infrastructure We will choose between the status quo of funding bas­ ed on the whims of Washington and a new ap­ proach which would give slates flexibility to prioritize transportation funding without of 14.6 cents for every gallon of gas purchas­ ed. This amounts to approximately $19 billion denftne .» Frtnaary 7. 1997 V NICK SMITH sification at the University of Michigan, the Ohio University College of Business Ad­ ministration and the Southern Technology Council. Three focus groups will be convening in Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Dalias. Incubator types represented at the focus groups include technology, empowerment and mixed-use. Rahn will represent mixed-use based projects at the Pittsburgh meeting. The Hastings Industrial Incubator opened in 1993 and currently houses 11 manufacturing firms that employ 67 people. Five of the cur­ rent tenants have committed to building per­ manent facilities in the newly formed Hastings Industrial Park. More than 60 new O’Mara wins DAR award Hastings High School senior Michael "Teague" O'Mara has been selected as the 1996 DAR Good Citizen of Hastings High School. This award was established by the National Daughters of the American Revolution to recognize and encourage out­ standing young people. O'Mara was chosen for his "outstanding qualities of leadership, dependability, ser­ vice. and patriotism," according to HHS as­ sistant principal Ellen Zack. As the HHS DAR Good Citizen. O'Mara will compete in the Michigan DAR Good Citizen competition. Michigan's finalists will be honored and awarded a scholarship. The Michigan DAR Good Citizen will compete with winners from other states for National DAR Good Citizen. O'Mara is the son of Dennis and Kim Communication from Congressn Environmental Professional Village Representative Road Commission Representative City Representative Industry Representative Health Professional General Public (2) Township Representative Planning Commission Recycling Industry Everil G. Manshum City Treasurer BAlNG IN AD FOR DISCOUNI Group Seminar STOP SMOKING In Just 2 Hours with or without patch • Become a Nonsmoker tonight! • Without stress or weight gain! Onty’JV WRITTEN GUARANTEE Monday, Dec. 9 County Seat • 7-9 p.m. 128 S. Jefferson • Downtown Hastings REGISTER AT DOOR • JO PM other matters that may legally come before the board Lloyd Goyings. Supervisor Prairieville Township Applications for deferment of Winter Property Taxes are available at the City Treasurer’s Office located at 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. To request said application by telephone, please call 616-945-2468 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. February 14,1996 is the final date for said deferments to be filed with the City Treasurer. This notice is given in accordance with PA503-1982. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's Office. 3rd Floor. Courthouse. 220 W. Sate St. Hastings Ml 49058 For More Information Ceil: (6M) 637*2231 Dr. Don Swenson BRING LN AO FOR DISCOUNT 1 i �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 5, 1996 GRANT, continued from page 3 cause of the absence of public water and sewer in the Delton area.” McDonald said. Both of those services have been installed in the area since then. In 1992. HUD rejected the grant applica­ tion because contaminated water was found to be within 800 to 1.000 feet of the pro­ posed site. Another application made two years ago was turned down because recently built HUD senior citizen units in the nonhem part of Barn County were not totally full "That didn't challenge our need down here We still had our need, but HUD saw it in a manner that there was senior housing avail­ able in Barry County." Monica said "Faith United Methodist Church in Delton is the sponsoring organization of the senior citizen housing units, but DASH is the non-profit, incorporated organization that will own the facility. "The actual building and the design and the management decisions will come through the DASH Board." he said. A management company that specializes in managing subsidized senior housing will probably be hired by the DASH Board to manage the Delton site. Now that the grant is in hand, "our next major step will be to focus on the design of the building that we want to build.” Monica said. The board will be working with an archi­ tect and after detailed drawings are complete, the design will have to receive final approval from HUD. He said the apartment units will be "good, basic housing" without a lot of frills. Current DASH Board members, in addi­ tion to Monica, arc Basil Johnson, former Delton School Superintendent; William Smith, board vice president; Steve Scott. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am; Worship 11 a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HASTINGS niEK MtmtOOLST CHURCH. Comer Sutc Rd rod Bollwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pa*tor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a.m. Morning Worship. 5:00 p.m Treat. 6-00 p.m Evening Celebra­ tion for Adulu ' Kids Alive" or ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day - 9 00 a m Senior Aduli Bibfe Study. 1000a m Young Adult Bi­ ble Study. 6:30 p m Kid** Ooz­ ing; 7 00 p m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call die church office CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunda) Ser­ vice* Bible classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship II a m . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. BARRY CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. C«ar Creek Rd.. 8 mt. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a m . Wof dupl 100 a.m . Evening Service tf 6OOp n . Wednesday Prayer Bible ?:00 p.m. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m ; Sunday Morning Worship II a.m.. Sunday Evening Service bpm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway . Hastings. Ml 49058 Ptator Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 « Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9:00 am. Rev Ken Vaught. 11X30 a m.. Rev Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult classes. Gaming Per wnal Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Prophet*-Calling God * Peo­ ple Ba*k To God. Building Lining Relationvhip* with your Spouse. Children and Friend* Join us for the class that fits your need* 4 H. Mimdavs 6 30-8 00 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00p.m al 154 E Braodway. Woodland tLauhaugh revidence I and Wednes day. 5 15 pm at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Break lau the third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . frecw ill offering You are mv ned and welcome CHURCH OF T NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way Randal) Hartman. Pastor ftmthy Services: 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m' Service* for Children. Adult*. Teens and PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowhag. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11 a m . Sunda* Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p m . Wednesday AWANA b 30-8 00 p.m (3 yr old through 6ch grade) Saturday* 7-9 p.m Teen Center 7-12th grades HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO. 1674 West State Rood. Waitings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m . classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10 45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Qua (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hartings. Phone 945-3195 'Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hasling*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Mas* 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4817 Cunts Grove Rond. Pastor Ben Hernng. wneeicnair accessiMe ana elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Server 10:30 Wednesday b p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church;. 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services —9 45 a.m.. Bible Classes for all ages. 1040 a m. Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith. 5:30 pm youth meeting with “Youth with a Message'* 945-9224; 6:30 pm Bible study for all THURNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9-00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting u 502 E Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd ■nd 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at ail services. For more infermanor call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101 St. Andrew's is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mi**ion of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Sunday Mass 9 30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple­ Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, acfolt small group ministry, leader­ ship training The Church Page Is Paid tor by e The Hastings Banker, the Churches * and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hasting, and Lake Odessa WasN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Presenptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings, K-.cmgan HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hubley . pastor_ phone 945-3397 Church phone «M5-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pal puller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all services. Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday ST. RUSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mam 4:30 p.m ; Sunday Masses 8:00 a m and 11XX) a.m ; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 L Woodlawn. Hasting*, Pator Kevin Shorkry, Aaron Welch. Minister of Musk Morning Wor­ ship 9:45 and 11:00 a m . Sunday School. 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults. Family Hour 600 p.m. Sunday evening Mon­ day 1st Monday of the month. Mun's Time Out. Wednesday: Sr. High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awana at 6 30 pm. Bible Study and Prayer at 700 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women Bi­ ble Stud*. Women * Bible Study Call Church Office for more nformanon. 948-8004. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Dec. 8 — 8:00 A 10:45 Holy Cum muason; 9:30 Sunday School; 1:00 L. Bowman Birth Party; 3;3O In­ mate Children * Christmas Party, 6:00 YG. Thursday. Dec. 5 — 6:10/6 40 Children's Choir; 7:30 Adult Choir. 8.00 AA. Friday. Dec. 6 — Flying Doves. Saturday. Doc 7 - 4:00 Reh Quid Christmas Program; 8:00 NA. Monday. Dec. 9 — 6:30 Stew Comm ; 7:00 Women of Faith Tuesday. Dec. 10 - 7:00 Steph Supp./Super. Wednesday. Dec. II - 10:00 Wordwatchers. 7:00 Vespers. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. MKhigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Dealer. Prog ram/Youth Director. Thursday. Dec. 5 — 3:00 p.m Cadene Choir. Friday. Dec. 6 — 6 00 p.m. Concern Group *6 Sunday. Dec I - 9:30 and 1 LOO Morning Wontap. (9:30 Service a broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided during both services. 'The Night the Animals Sang" will be presented during both Services today. Please join us* 9:50 a.m Adult Sunday School. 10 30 am. Coffee Hour; 11:50 a.m Children's Church Monday. Dec. 9 — 12:00 noon Joint Service Clubs Luncheon — Sharpe Hall Tuesday. Dec. 10 - 1:00 p.m. Staff meets tor prayer. 6:30 p.m. Edeen Circle Potluck and Gift ex­ change at Jeanne Pugh's; 6:30 p.m Mary Circle Potluck — Church Dining Room Wednesday. Dec 11 — 7.00 p.m. Chancel Choir. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapcrt. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ ner free building with elevator to all Boors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.m . Coffee Fellowship 10 30 am.. Worship 1100 am. with child care for infant* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade; Ml-Hl Youth Fellowship — 400 p.m ; Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6:00 p.m First Wednesday of month is Game Night Saturday. Dec 7 — Youth Handbell Choir playing at Hastings PuWk Library 10:30 a m Sunday. Dec 8 - MVSICA Concert Jubal Brass with Grand Raptds Symphony Orc best rs conductor John Vanneau 500 p.m. with reception immediately following Wednesday. Dec. 11 — Advent Family Night Dinner 6:30 p.m followed by Youth Handbell Choir Concert — nursery provided — call church office for reservatioas William Wooer, former Barry township su­ pervisor; Dari Herbert. Larry Knobloch, James Francisco, board treasurer; the Rev. William Hertel and Isla DeVries, board secretary. Three original board members who spent a lol of time on the project arc now deceased. They arc Katherine Mott. Fran Butler and Howard Brown "We’ve been working on this (senior housing project) and studying it for over six years," Monica said. "Originally we had asked for as many as 30 units, but we failed al that time and formed, Monica said. "Every time that we made application the fraternal organizations and the churches of the area and many of the businesses of the area gave strong letters of support and en­ couragement. so we really feel that we've had great community support." Monica said. The townships of Barry. Prairieville. Hope. Orangeville and Johnstown also have given letters of support for the project T think I can say for the entire board. Il’s just been something that most of really feel the Delton area needed.” Monica said. "We had seen other communities get this. Most every other small community has it and we just felt that we should try to gel it for the Delton area "Il was always viewed strictly as a com­ munity project" through a nonprofit housing corporation, he added. HUD also requires a local sponsoring organization. HUD just happened to have money for 22 units so that's the grant that we applied for." The idea for the senior citizen housing project sprouted from a Faith United Methodist Church group studying the needs of the community tn 1990. Other churches were invited to participate After the study was completed and federal funds seemed feasible, the group decided that a community-wide DASH board should be members) have some ongoing commitments (such as nurturing) toward the people tn this housing area. “There have been other fraternal organiza­ tions that have made ongoing commitments of different types of support for the senior residents.” Monica said, “and many commu­ nity-based organizations that will help. "We've had a great cross-section of sup­ port ..A small community will give great concern and great support to senior people living in this to-be built housing... "We hope in the future that there may be additional housing built, and that would not necessarily have to focus on low income," Monica said. While "the DASH Board appreciates indi­ vidual interest (in the new senior housing), they will not be able to take individual ap­ plications until the project is much more near completion. Monica said, "and when that time comes, a general public notice will be given." "In accepting sponsorship of this pro­ gram. they (Faith United Methodist Church S&ea <_______ HaUie B. FuUer BATTLE CREEK - Hallie B. Fuller, age 87. of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, November 25, 1996 at Mercy Pavillion in Battle Creek. Mrs. Fuller was born on December 3. 1908 in Orangeville Twp. Barry Co., the daughter of Abraham and Katie (Timmerman) Houvener. She was married to Cair Fuller on August 26, 1929 and he died in 1987. Mn. Fuller has lived in Battle Creek since 1950. Mn. Fuller enjoyed traveling, golf and bowling. She is survived by one son, Robert N. Fuller of San Francisco. CA;one sister, Patricia (Roy) Blough of Hastings; one niece, Susan Stuart of Portland; one nephew. Philip Blough of Belle­ fontaine, OH. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday December 6,1996 at Wood­ land Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodland with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught and Philip Blough officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Part Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Arthritis Foundation. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Donald Edward Archambeau HASTINGS - Donald Edward Archambeau, 74, of Hastings passed away Sunday, Decemoer 1. 1996 at his residence. Mr. Archambeau was bora on October 30. 1922 in Cooks, the son of Peter and Julia (Henderson) Archambeau. He was raised in the Cooks area and attended schools there. He went on to attend Ferris State Col lege receiving a degree in Electrical Engineering and later attended Western Michigan University receiv­ ing a degree in Social Science. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He married Joanne M. O’Connor on Decem­ ber 26, 1951. He moved to Hastings in 1966 from Kalamazoo. Mr. Archambeau was employed at ZurnClarage Company in Kalamazoo for 30 yean in the testing laboratory, retiring in 1982. He was a member of Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Mr. Archambeau is survived by his wife, Joanne; one daughter, Ann (Terry) Humphrey of Concord, MI; two sons, Robert (Sue) Archambeau and James (Nancy) Archambeau both of Hastings; five grandchildren; two step­ grandchildren and four sisters. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednes­ day, December 4, 1996 at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Rev. Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial took place at Fl Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Foundation. Charia Basil Hitchcock HASTINGS - Charles Basil Hitchcock, 68, of Hastings passed away Saturday, November 30, 1996 at Thomapple Manor. He was born on January 24,1928 in Lansing, the son of Howard and Lizzie (Bun) Hitch­ cock. He was raised in the Lansing area and attended schools there. He moved to Hastings in 1951. He married Marie Simison on July 24,1950, with the marriage ending in divorce. Mr. Hitchcock was employed as a pans manager for automobile service and repair all his working life. His employers included England-Cook Chevrolet in Lansing. Bill Baldwin Chevrolet of Hastings, Smith & Doster Ford Sales of Delton, and Paul’s Auto Parts in Hastings. He attended the Thomapple Valley Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Lisa Hitchcock; brother, Henry Hitchcock and brother-in-law, Leonard Ewers. Mr. Hitchcock is survived by three sons, Douglas Hitchcock and Stephen Hitchcock both of Hastings, and Gary Hitchcock of Jupi­ ter, FL; one daughter, Nancy Billings of Hast­ ings; eight grandchildren; three great grand­ children; two sisters, Evelyn Baker of Mason and Laura Ewers of Gregory; two brothers, Robert Hitchcock of Lansing and Clayton Hitchcock of Lakeland, FL; and his former wife. Marie Hitchcock of Hastings. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 4 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Wednesday, December 4,1996 at the Thomap­ ple Valley Church with Chaplain Carla Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Charles B Hitchcock Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I Lee Fredrick “Budd” Berndt j SUNFIELD - Lee Fredrick "Budd" Berndt, 77, of Sunfield passed away Sunday, Decem­ ber 1,1996 at the TendetCare Nursing Home in Hastings. He wu bora on June 4,1919 in Lake Odessa, the son of Fred and Edith (Beckhold) Berndt. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School and served in the US. Army during World War He was married to Bethel Estep Wellman on February 27. 1971 in Woodland. Mr. Berndt owned and operated his own Sports Shop in Lake Odessa for several years. He also was a carpenter and worked in road construction. He wu a member of the Jackson-Mutchler VFW Post in Lake Odessa. Mr. Berndt is survived by Bethel; step­ children JoAnn McClelland of Sunfield, Jane (Dallas) Daniels of Lake Odessa; five grand­ children, Deidra McClelland, Melissa Sleeman, Michelle Campeau, John Daniels and Joani Daniels; three great grandchildren; one sister, Audra Jordan of Woodland; and several nieces and nephews. Visitaion will be held Tuesday, December 3, 1996 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Funeral services will be held 3:00pm Wednesday. December 4, 1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial will be at Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to S.P.Y3., in care of the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. | ~ Ifernerl, ZMbay ~ | HICKORY CORNERS - Vmer L Tilmige, tge M. of Hickory Corner,, passed away Friday, November 29, 1996 at Borgess Medical Center of Kalamazoo. Mr. Talmadge was born on December 10, 1911 in Newton Township of Calhoun County, the aou of Eugene and Clara (Hickman) Talmage. 1*5 wu employed with Oliver Farm Equip­ ment; W. K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary; dark Equipment; Appalachian Bible College; Rural Bible Minion-Visual Aid Department and wu co-founder of Tamarack Valley Christian Center u well u a charter member of the Gull Lake Bible Church. He wu married to Bertha Grace Gonline on November 6, 1934. He wu a well known Naturalist and author of a book. “Only One Life". He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Can Talmage. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Grace; three sons, Ray (Violet) Talmage of Dowling. Lee (Phyllis) Talmage of Hickory Corners, Larry (Virginia) Talmage of Delton; ten grand­ children; fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services vert held on Monday. December 2, 1996 at the Gull Lake Bible Church with Pastors Gary Cantrell, Paul Deal, and Jeff Worden officiating. Burial look place in Eut Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Tamarack Valley Christian Center. HASTINGS - Raymond E. McGandy,74, of Hastings passed away Tuesday, November 26, 1996 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on November 6,1922 in Olivia, MN, the son of Raymond E. Sr. and Grace (Foley) McGandy. He grew up in Marshall, MN and graduated in 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until 1948. Mr. McGandy married Constance Warme on February 13,1951. He moved to Phoenix then Tuscon, AZ where he lived from 1952 to 1986. He retired from Civil Service in 1980 (U.S. Navy, Air Force). He moved to Hastings in 1986 to be near his family. He enjoyed woodworking, feeding and caring for ducks in the creek behind his house. He was also an avid sports enthusiast He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother and infant daughter. Mr. McGandy is survived by one son, Greg (Debra) McGandy of Hastings; two daughters, Cheryl (Kevin) Allerding of Hastings and Cynthia Royal of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren. Shannon Allerding. Sarah Allerding, Jeremy Allerding. Michael McGandy, Megan McGan­ dy; great granddaughter, Brianne St Pierre; sister. Elain Niemcheski of Denver, CO; brother, Jim (Pearl) McGandy of Santa Maria, CA. Funeral services were held Friday, Novem­ ber 29, 1996 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hast­ ings. Rev. Kent G. Keller officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County United Way. Ronald D. Potter HASTINGS - Ronald D. Potter, age 88, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday November 28, 1996 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Potter was bora on April 5, 1908 in Benzie Co. Michigan, the son of Carl and Mae (Blasdell) Potter. He was raised in Sparta, Michigan where he attended schools He has lived in Hastings since 1921. Mr. Potter had various employment in Hast­ ings during his working life. He was a member of New Life Assembly Church in Hastings. Mr. Potter is survived by his sister, Alta (Paul) Gadder of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Saturday November 30, 1996 at the Yankee Springs Cemetery with Rev. Edna Miller Officiating. Burial took place at the Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to New Life Assembly Church of Hastings. Funeral Arrangements were made by wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Howard D. Clawson DELTON - Howard D. Clawson, age 70, of Delton, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 1996 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Clawson was bora on March 5,1926 in Watson, the ton of Clement and Ada (Wagner) Clawson. He was raised in the Martin, area and attended schools there. He has lived in the Delton area for the past 42 yen. He was married to Donna Cochran on August 31. 1950, marriage ending in divorce. He was employed by the Checker Motor Car Company in Kalamazoo for 20 years and at the Ingersoll Company in Kalamazoo for many yean. He retired in 1988. Mr. Clawsonrwas an avid fisherman and guitar player. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. He is survived by two daughters, Terri Bird of Freeport and Sherri Taggart of Hastings; one son Howard Paul Cawson of Hastings; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother Carroll Clawson of Plainwell; ooe sister, Lucille McLaughlin of Martin; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 3,1996 at Pastings Grice Wesleyan Church with Rev. Dan Wheeler and Rev. Alvin Yates Officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ! Jasper “Jack” Armintrout \ COOPER TWP. - Jasper “Jack" Arm introut, age 67, of Cooper Twp., passed away on Sunday December 1, 1996 peacefully in his home. Jack was born on September 28, 1929 in Kalamazoo the son of the late Jasper and Neta (Hudson) Armintrout He was a 1948 graduate of Delton High School and has been a resident of this area all his life. He had worked for the James River Co. for 41 years retiring in 1989. Jack was a charter member and deacon of the Doster Community Reformed Church and had, driven the Sunday School bus and was active in much of the church facility maintenance and construction. Jack had coached the East Coop­ er 4-H softball team which included his child­ ren as players. He enjoy rd soft ba I i in his earher years and wu an avid bowler. He loved the outdoors especially hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, canoeing and activities at his cabin in Baldwin. He is survived by his wife of 47 yean Char­ lene; two sons, Michael (Kathy) Armintrout of Kalamazoo and Thomas Armintrout of Plain­ well; one daughter, Linda Armintrout of Rich­ land; five grandchildren, Chad (Jennifer) Armintroui, Shannon Armintrout all of Kala­ mazoo; Timothy, Angela and Kristina Lawrence all of Richland; three listen, Doris (Dale) Null of Shelbyville, Maxine Louden of Delton and Chariine (Fred) Lewis of Shelbyvil­ le; one brother, Orin "Pat" (Zelma) Armintrout of Delton. Friends miy call at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel, Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 A. 7-9 p.m. A celebration of life service was Wednesday at the Doster Community Reformed Church, 12145 Doster Rd. Rev. Jeffrey VanDerWede officiated. Burici will follow in the family plot in Hill­ side Cemetery Plainwell. Memorial gifts may be made to the Doster Community Reformed Church or the Hospice of Greater Kalamazno ■ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December * 1996 — Page 7 Social News Polstins to observe golden anniversary Celebrating 50 years of marriage are Lawrence and Mane (Bower) Polstin of Delton who were married Dec 7. 1946 (Pearl Harbor Day). Lawrence served in the U.S. Army during World War 11. Marie served in the U.S. Navy during World War (1. Both are members of V.F.W. Post 422 Delton. They have two children. Robert of St. Ignace and Rebbecca Zwepink of Fl. Wayne. Ind., and three grandchildren. Nicholas, son of Robert; and (Selsea and Marliese. children Miknises to mark 50th anniversary of Rebbecca. A celebration has already taken place on a date when they could all get together. Lawrence retired from Menasha Corp, in 1982 and Marie worked at V.M. Corp, until they closed. They are both members of St. Ambose Church, Delton. Kasmir and Georgia Miknis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 7th wi»h an open house hosted by their children. Kasmir retired in 1984 after 34 years with the Battle Creek Gas Company Georgia retired from Delton Kellogg High School in 1985 after 24 years Kasmir served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-45 aboard the USS Thorn. The couple have four children, eight grand children and two great-grandchildren. Cross-Terzes exchange vows Roushes to celebrate 50th anniversary On Dec 15. 1996 an open house will be held to celebrate the 5(kh anniversary of Frank and Maxine (Bagley) Roush. The open house will be held at Gull Lake View Golt Course. 7417 N. 38th, Richland from 2 to 5 p.m. It will be given by their children and grandchildren They lived at 15090 Noonan Road for 41 years. Frank retired from Kellogg Co. after Starlette Ann Cross and Andrew Christopher Terzes were united in marriage on Sept. 7. 1996 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Grand Rapids. Parents of the bride are Ronald Cross of Hastings and Andrew and Nina Pennington of Middleville. The groom's parents are Jim and Georgia Terzes of Grand Rapids. Melanie Cross of Middleville, sister of the bride, was maid of honor Attendants were the bride’s friends. Leigh Baker of Chicago. Kami Moore of Battle Creek and Megan Frank of Grand Rapids. George Terzes of Grand Rapids, brother of the groom, was best man. Attendants were the groom’s friends, Susan Johnston. Scott LaFontsec and Steve Melewski all of Grand Rapids. Billy Clark of Freeport, brother of the bride, and Dave Hammar of Grand Rapids, friend of the groom, served as ushers. Allen and Elizabeth Lancaster of Hastings were master and mistress of ceremony. After a two week honeymoon in Greece, the couple reside in East Grand Rapids. 40 years. No gifts, please. Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas Josh Fredricks. Superior Court Judge in the County of Los Angeles, and his two children, Tim, 16. and Lauren. 12. spent Thanksgiving week as guests of the Niethamcr family in Woodland. Fredricks comes to the Woodland area most years to deer hunt. For a few years, Josh and his fam­ ily owned property in Castleton Township. Josh said Tim was thrilled to see all the snow when they got off the plane in Grand Rapids and ran out into the field to be in it. but after a day of deer hunting, he felt he had had enough of the cold, wet stuff. Before he became a judge. Fredricks was a member of the Woodland Lions Club, but he said judges in California are not allowed to belong to service clubs so he was a special guest and the speaker at the Woodland Lions Club meeting last week when 20 members met for dinner last Tuesday evening. They enjoyed a chicken and dressing dinner served by the Woodland Townehouse. Fredricks presented new member Claude Smith with his Lions Club pin at the be­ ginning of the meeting and club president Corey Bailey gave Smith his membership papers. Fredricks spoke about the California court system and the difference between state and federal courts in all states as w<Jl as explain­ ing how O. J. Simpson could have two tri­ als for the same crime. It really is not the same crime as the state trial was for double murder and the civil trial is a lawsuit against him for depriving the Brown and Goldman families of the persons of Nicole and Ronald. He said the burden of proof is far less in the civil suit and all it can cost Simpson is money. Josh has been a judge for 11 years now and he said there are 500 judges in Los An­ geles County. 250 in Superior Court. He is personally acquainted with Judge Lance Ito and Judge Fujisake and said as he formerly was a criminal lawyer, he knows Johnny Cochran and Robert Shapiro and the other lawyers involved in the first Simpson trial. As township librarian. I thanked the club for a $50 contribution given to the library that day and Tim Allen thanked the club for $100 checks given to the Lakewood Com­ munity Volunteer Ambulance and the Wood­ land Township Fire Department. Club secretary Clyde Shoemaker an­ nounced that he Doreen have a new great­ granddaughter. Mackenzie Elizabeth New­ man. She was bom Nov. 26 to Terry and Terri-Lynn Graul Newman of Chambers­ burg. Pa. Terri Lynn is the daughter of Jerry and Doris Graul of Lake Odessa. Mackenzie Elizabeth joins her sister Chelsea Lynn, who is 4 yean old. The Lions Club members decided to join the Lake Odessa Lions at a Christmas party at Comer Landing Tuesday, Dec. 3. so the Woodland Club will not have a meeting at their own building during December. The next scheduled meeting of the Woodland Lionr Club will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. There will be two performances. Saturday and Sunday evenings. Dec. 7 and 8. at 7 p.m. each evening of the Christmas Extrav­ aganza at Lakewood United Methodist Church. The church is located on M-50, ap­ proximately one mile east of Lake wood High School. The drama. ’ If I Could Reach.” has been written and produced by John Waite, pastoral assistant at the church. It features the Living Stones and other children and youth of the church and takes place on Christmas Eve in the village of Covington, a small village in the English countryside. The action is set in a “Dickens" period and theme. There arc three central s»age areas. The first is a bridge that connects the village to the Great Forest, which dominates the center stage with the third area the village of Covington itself. The drama includes puppetry and live ac­ tors. music, special effects and many origi­ nal techniques to relate the story of Christ­ mas. The cast includes the entire member­ ship of The Living Stones." the puppetry and mine group led by Waite, and the chil­ dren of the Sunday School and many others involved in various ways. The show includes solos by Charity Black. Ann Black. Jamie Wakley. Rob Steed. Sarah Stowell and Curt Allen Jr. The annual combined Lakewood Ministe- ........... New Lions Club member Claude Smith is initiated by club president Corey Bailey and a Judge Josh Fredricks. rial Association Thanksgiving Eve service was held at Zion Lutheran Church last week, and ten area ministers participated. The Rev. Alan Seliman welcomed the large multi-denominational congregation to the church and the Rev. Ben Ridder led the group in singing. The first lesson was read by the Rev. Carl Litchfield, the second by Father Tom Boutfo«d and the third by the Rev. Harley Koehn. One treat that was eagerly anticipated was the choir of pastors that included the Revs Ward Pierce, Tom Boufford, Ben Ridder. George Spcas, Carl Litchfield, Ben Herring and Brian Allbright singing To God Be the Glory." The Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist gave sermon titled, “What Have You Done for Me Lately, Lord?' A collection was taken for the benefit of ministerial association expenses. The ushers were Margaret B rodbeck. Phyl­ lis Baitinger and Jenny and Joan Sellman. The Rev. Brian Allbright led a communal prayer of Thanksgiving and the Rev. Em­ mett Kadwell gave the benediction. Light food, punch and coffee were served to the crowd in the church fellowship area following the service. The First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa will hold a “Hanging of the Greens" Sunday. Dec. 8. following a potluck dinner at noon. A program will follow al 1:30 p.m. - i <•i ii/ »> The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church will meet at I p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 11, at the parsonage. Host­ ess will be Mrs. Naomi Pawley. There will be a cookie exchange. Chapter No. 315 of the Order of the East­ ern Star. Lake Odessa, will hold its next regular meeting Tuesday evening, Dec. 10. at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. After the meeting a $3 gift exchange and Christmas party will follow. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society kept the historic depot museum open all day Friday and Saturday for Christmas ‘Round the Town" guests. About 150 people dropped by on Friday and I have not seen the guest book for Saturday yet. Guests were given coffee, tea or hot chocolate and fresh doughnuts and asked to sign the guest book. The children especially enjoyed the tall Christmas tree that was cut on the property of Les and Virginia Yonkers and decorated with hand-made ornaments made by the East Elementary fourth grade class taught by Dana Traub. A bake sale was held each day. The Lakewood Community Ambulance group will hold its December dinner al Cun­ ninghams* Acre from noon to 3 p.m. Sun­ day, Dec. 8. The menu will be Swiss steak and ham. This is an all-you-can-eat event. Adults pay $6. the charge for children from 5 to 12 is $3 and those under 5 or over 100 eat free. Land For Sale ■ ■ Parcel one consists of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 and 12, of Block 9 of Lincoln Park addition to the City of Hastings. Minimum acceptable bid is $50,000. Parcel two consists of Lots 6 and 7 of Block 2 of Lincoln Park addition to the City of Hastings. Minimum acceptable bid is $17,000. Bids will not be accepted on any individual portion of either parcel. The four comers of each parcel are clearly marked by surveyor stakes. Hospital has the right to refuse any and all bids. Questions concerning the sale of these parcels may be directed to the office of the Chief Executive Officer, Pennock Hospital. 945-3451 extension 338. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, December 23, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the request by the Hastings Area School System for the City to vacate East Street from Grant Street to Lincoln Street as shown on the map below. Should the vacation be approved by the City Council, the City will reserve easement rights to construct and maintain any and all public utilities. Written comments may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468, or TDD coll “ relay ' service 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk KELLY'S AIHHTWN No I Silsbee-Warren united in marriage Leona Bowman to observe 80th The family of Leona Bowman invite friends and relatives to celebrate her 80<h birthday on Sunday. Dec. 8. 1996 at Grace Lutheran Church from 1 to 3 p.m. No gifts, please, your presence would be enough Leona did community work and work for Banharts Bakery. Hastings Manufacturing Company and Hastings Area Schools, and retired from there in 1979. Leona enjoys tak­ ing care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren She would enjoy seeing her relatives and friends. Spring Rose Silsbee and Craig Lewis War­ ren were married Aug. 24 outside at the Case Farm in Dowling. The parents of the couple are Barney and Laurie Silsbee. Mike and Cindy Smith. Ken and Diane Case and Don and Lou Ann Warren. Maid of honor was Amy Rusch, friend of the bride. Bridesmaid was Amy Cooley, cousin of the bride Best man was Chip Lake, cousin of the groom, and groosman was Ken Case, step­ dad of the groom Master and mistress of ceremonies was Lance Lange and Laurie Denny A reception was held at the Hope Township Hall The couple honeymooned in Ohio and now reside on the family farm in Dowling. ;BL3CK Hawkins-Freibery speak wedding vows , Pennock Hospital will accept bids on two parcels of land Bids will be accepted at the Administrative office on the third floor of the Physician Center, 1009 W. Green St.. Hastings, MI, until noon. Monday, December 16,1996. 'J.' Sarah Hawkins and Shane Freiberg were united in mamage on Sept. 14. 1996 at 2 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church. Sarah is currently employed as court clerk in Clinton Township District Court Shane is an Oakland County Sheriffs Deputy. After honeymooning in Hawaii, the couple reside in Auburn Hills. > �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1996 According to the American Social Health Association, several factors can cause a false positive, including such simple things as mumps, bronchitis, pneumonia, pregnancy, a cold, tuberculosis, epilepsy, rheumatoid ar­ thritis and even chicken pox. (For more infer mation. call the National STD hot line: 1-800-227-8922 ) LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICt 08 MOBTOABK FOBCCLOMMC THU FIRM IS A DEBT COILECTOB ATTEMPTING TO Default having been mode In the conditions of o COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOBMATION WE OBTAIN WU BE USED FOB THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has b**n mod* in the conditions ol a moelgog* made by Tad A. PICK * Sanyo E. PKK. husband and wHo (original mor­ tgagors) to Woodham's Mortgage Corporation. Mortgage*, dood July 18. 1990 and recorded on Ju­ ly 19. 1990 In Libor 502, on page 648. Barry County Records. Michigan, and wot assigned by mesne assignments to COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, (f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation) as assignee by an assignment dated May 31. 1991, which was recorded on July 22. 1991. in Libor 520 on Pago 2B2. Barry County Records, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be duo at the dote hereof the sum of Sixty Four Thousand Throe Hundred Thirty Four and 02/100 doMors (864.334.02). In­ cluding interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thut said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry Couny Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 PM o'docfa on December 19. 1996. Said promises ore situated in Township ol BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described real estate mortgage mode by ALLEN R. BURTON and LINDA E BURTON, husband and wife, of 7095 Lammers Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046. and BOND CORPORATION a corporation organized and ex­ isting under tFe lows ol the Stole ol Michigan whose oddres' is 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507 dated Decen bor 13. 1994 and Commencing at the center 1/4 post of Section 35. Town I North. Range 9 West; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 10 S^omk West along the North and South 1 /4 lino of said Section 787.66 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 25 seconds East 569.74 feet; thence South 00 dogroes 02 minutes 43 seconds West 404.20 foot to the South lino of the North 36 acres of the west 1 fl of the Southeast 1 /4 of said section thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 25 seconds West along said line 569.79 feet to the North and South ’/4 line of said Section, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 10 seconds East along said 1 /4 lino 404.20 foot to the place ol beginning Subject to the rights of the public over that port os used for rood purposes on Mann Rood The redemption period shall bo 12 month(s) from the date of such sole Doted: November 7. 1996 COUNTRYWIDE HOW LOANS, (f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation) FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott * Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, (f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation) 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 FBe No . 96105637 (13-5) recorded on December 22. 1994 in Libor 621. Page 661 of the Burry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to bo duo lor principal and interest the sum of Nino Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Six Dollars and Four Cents (19.636 04) and no suit or proceedings at low hav­ ing boon instituted to recover the said debt or any NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sole contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such cose made and provided, on Friday. December 13. 1996, nt 2:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the County Circuit Court Building in the City of Hostings. County of Barry. Stat* of Michigan, that b*ing th* ploc* ol holding th* Circuit Court lor th* County ol Barry at public v*ndu* to th* highest bidder for the purpose ol satisfying th* amounts du* and unpaid upon said Mortgage togethm with th* l*gol fees and charges of the sale, including attorney's foes allowed by low. the promises in said mortgage which are located in the Township of Hope. County of Borry and described os follows: BEGINNING IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC TiON 14. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE EAST ALONG SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 /4 APPROXIMATELY 10 ROOS TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD AS POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 660 FEET THENCE NORTHERLY 165 FEET. THENCE WESTERLY 660 FEET TO CENTER OF LAMMERS ROAD. THENCE SOUTHERLY 165 FEET ALONG MIDDLE OF LAM­ MERS ROAD TO POINT OF BEGINNING which hot the address of 7095 Lammers Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the dot* ol such sol* unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCI §600.3241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30' days from the dot* ol such sale. Band Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507. Doted: November 8. 1996 Drafted by: William M. Axkoul (P40071) Attorney lor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W., Sto 111-A Grand Rapids Ml 495C3 (616)458-1315 (12/5) BAffltY TOWNSMP RKOULA* RKTOMG November 6. 1996 Meeting colled to order at 7:30 p.m. All Board members present. Minutes of Oct. I, 7. 9. 1996 mootings approved as moiled. Treasurer balances accepted as road. Kevin Sage responsible for Hickory Cemetery grove openings. Interest on Pleasant Lk. Rd. Assessment will sgtn 1-1-97. Accepted No—mber bills totaling 834.463.62. Meeting adjourned at 9 30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARMG November 12. 1996 Meeting coiled to order at 7.00 p.m. All Board members present. Total lor (1) Ml Assessment 811.050. vacant Cs naty of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HKJUNNG File No. 96-22004 NC In the matter of CUNT JASON BABBITT NOTICE A hearing will bo held on December 19. 1996 at 4.00 p.m. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition lor change of name of Clint Jason Babbitt to Clint Jason Hopposs. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. 11/26/1996 CLINT BABBITT 5255 Volte Rd. Woodland Ml (12/5) 83.750. 28 signatures on written oojections received. Motion carried not to accept Fair Lk. Sower resolution until corrections ore made on the Tax Roll. Mooting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. BPCCIAL MEET1NQ November 14. 1996 Meeting coiled to order at 1 00 p.m. W. Wooer. J. Wooer and D. Dewey-Perry pre­ sent. 2 guests Motion carried authorizing Barry Twp. to issue advisory petitions to Fair Lk. residents, mailed 1118-96. 1 vote for each assessment Mooting adjourned at 1 40 p.m Dobro Dewey-Perry Clerk wiiuom wooer. Supervisor rvuv. i*. Meeting called io order by Supervisor at 7:00 p.m. All members. Commissioner Wenger and two residents present. A desire has been expressed to abandon Solomon Road between Eckert Road and Vedder Rood *oji d will get more information before expressh." an opinion. Bills were approved for payment os presented. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk (12/5) (12/5) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF LINCOLN STREET Notico is horeby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Holl Council Chambers. 102 S. Broodway. Hostings, Michigan on Monday. December 23. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the request by the Hastings Area School System for the City to vacate Lin­ coln Street from a line extending from the southeast comer of lot 3 of Aben Johnson’s Addition and the northeast comer of lot 4 of Block 2 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the east line of Section 8 town 3 north range 8 west as shown on the map below. Should the vocation be approved by the City Council, the City will reserve easement rights to construct and maintain any and all public utilities. Written comments may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or call (616) 945-2468. or TDD call relay service 1-800-6493777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Boot freeloader Punish by proxy? Dear Ann Landen: I just read the letter from "Maple Shade. NJ.." and could hardly believe the opinions voiced in that letter on justice and taking responsibility He said it was right that people be held legally responsi­ ble for what others do. Sending a parent to jail because a teenager skips school? If your child decides not to go to school, he will not go to school. Try counsel­ ing. try alternative schooling, try anything. As a last resort, remove the child from the home Jailing the parent will solve nothing Taking a woman s family car because her husband had sex in it with a prostitute? Is that justice? Maybe the woman is juggling a full­ time job plus housekeeping, raising three kids, chauffeuring them to piano lessons, etc. Maple Shade feels she should still be able to maintain a 24-hour vigil on her cheating spouse, but she doesn't say how Maybe a ball and chain or an electronic tether would do the trick. Marijuana in Grandma's ba.-mem? You're right. Maple Shade, she was victimized by her grandson, but do you honestly believe she should be held responsible? Chances are. Grandma wouldn't have known it was mari­ juana had she watered it herscll Ignorance may not be an acceptable excuse, but trusting your kids and grandkids is normal. Losing her house because of it doesn't seem fair to me. I agree that a landlord should be held responsible for a tenant's barking dog But a lawsuit? For what? Compensation for lost sleep? Wouldn't it make more sense to just get nd of the tenant and/or the dog? Unfortunately, violence, drugs, prostitu­ tion, out-of-control teem and barking dogs are all part of today's world Punishment by pro­ xy never solved anything. You cannot be responsible for anyone's ac­ tions but your own. Those who think dif­ ferently are just plain wrong. — M.L.P., Hope. Mich. Dear M.L.P.: Your point is well taken. Maybe some of the legal eagles who read this will find holes in your arguments, but they make seme to me. Recovery works Deer Ann Landen: Some time ago. you printed a letter from a woman whose mother had died and who was having a hard time cop­ ing. You recommended Recovery Inc. as a place where she might find help. I was in­ terested in that letter because I. too. had lost my mother and was suffering progressive depression. It took me four days to dredge up the Historical Society to meet Dec. 5 The Barry County Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas Event Thursday. Dec. 12. at 7 p.m. at the home of Bob Casey, 2525 Campground, Hastings, just past the Wesleyan Church Campgrounds, south of Hastings. (This is different from the information listed in the program book.) The Holty Trolley was scheduled in such a manner tha- the society couldn't work out a plan to use it this year. Those attending are asked to bring a favorite Christmas snack to share. Edward and Juanita Slocum, and Jack and Diana Phillips will join Bob Casey as hosts for the evening. The society again is planning to donate nonpenshrbie or canned goods to Love Inc Those attending Dec. 12 are asked to bring these items to the party. Last year. 871 pounds of food were collected. There will be a gift exchange, so bring a gift not exceeding $4 to be placed under the Christmas tree. Storyteller Jenifer Ivinskas will share a special Christmas story. Don Reid has agreed to play for and lead the group in singing Christmas Carols. There are expected to be some other surprises that evening. All events, programs and meetings are open to the community. GIRL, Chelsea Nicole bom at Pennock Hospital at 10:16 a.m. to Suzanne Arens and Dewin Craven of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. IM oz.. 21 inches long BOY. Jeremy Joseph bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 21 at 5:41 p.m. to Jamies Soctillie and Johnny Miller of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Damon Lee bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 18 at 8:22 a.m. to Christina Todd and DJ McIntyre of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. John Austin boni at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 20 al 7:11 p.m. to John and Vicki Dcmaagd of Woodland Weighing 8 lbs. 5*6 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY. Evan David born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 20 at 5:54 pm to Diane and Jon Hart of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 13W ozs and 23 M inches long strength to call Recovery Inc and another two weeks to gather the energy to get up early for an 11 a.m. meeting. I've been attending those meetings ever since. At age 45. after 25 yean of psychiatric ses­ sions. art therapy, shock treatmenu, asser­ tiveness training. Al-Anon, religious research. Bible study, various self-help groups, reading countless books, and atten­ ding philosophy and psychology classes. 1 have finally found a program that works. For the first time since my father died when 1 was 15.1 feel peace. 1 wake up in the morn­ ing happy and energetic. I have a newfound sense of humor and coping skills that are real­ ly effective. I look in the mirror and like what 1 see. Recovery Inc. will work if you make the ef­ fort. It does not happen overnight. I had to at­ tend many meetings before I began to feel bet­ ter, but it is unquestionably the best program 1 have found. Thank you. Ann. for telling me about Recovery Inc. I think you helped save my life. — Pat From Louisville. Ky. Dear Pat: I appreciate your letting me know of your positive experience. I attended a meeting in Chicago several years ago and was impressed. For my readers who are in­ terested. Recovery Inc. should be in your phone book. Or send a business-size self­ addressed stamped envelope to: Recovery Inc . 802 N. Dearborn, Chicago. III. 60610. Bad blood Dear Ann Landers: My husband, "Hank." and I have been married five years. Six months after our wedding, he gave blood at a local blood dnve and everything was fine. So what's the problem'’ Last year. Hank was scheduled to undergo surgery and donated his own blood in ad­ vance. It tested postive for syphilis. Needless to say. 1 was stunned. Hank has been treated with penicillin, and the doctor says he's fine. My tests *ere negative from the beginning. Is it possible he had it before we married and it didn't show up the first time he donated blood? Could Hank have gotten syphilis some way other than through sexual transmission? He swears he has been faithful to me. and I want to believe him. but these doubts are tear­ ing me apart We have not had sex since the first test results came tn. Hank hasn't had any desire for it. I think it’s because of guilt. We don't even sleep in the same bed any more. Please help me figure this out. — Heartbroken in Texas. Dear Heartbroken: Hank is probably telling you the truth. It's not uncommon for a syphilis lest to register a false positive. He should have been tested again. Dear Ann Landers: I have been marrrjd for 20 years to a woman who has two daughters from a previous marriage. I have loved and raised these girls as my own. The oldest, age 26. has been seeing a man for about eight yean. He now practically lives in our home. He is a nice guy. but it's gone from an occasional visit to eating all his meals with us. using our shower and spending every weekend with us. For the last four yean, he’s been sleeping here (in my daughter’s room) almost every night This guy pays for nothing and does nothing to help out. I feel as if 1 am running a hotel. You can't imagine what it's like to have some outsider take over your home. My wife says I’m being petty. My daughter refuses to discuss it. The boyfriend loves all the freebies and acts as if he has these perks coming. He has yet io say "thank you" for anything. Am I wrong to complain? — Just Asking in Toronto. Dear Toronto: If my arithmetic is correct, this human .poage has been sopping up your hospitality since your stepdaughter was 18. What's the matter with her that she tolerates it? Where is her pride? Romeo will never marry the girl as long as this situation exists. Why should he? He gets free bed and board, plus a sleeping compa­ nion. Your wife does the girl no favor by defending the freeloader. Show her this col­ umn, and tell her to wake up and smell the coffee. Care less? Dear Ann Landen: My reason for writing is to ask you to fly the flag to correct the badly abused expression. "I couldn't care less." Thai is the correct expression in its original form. Unfortunately, it has slipped from its moorings and folks are incorrectly exclaiming "1 could care less." which is wrong and ac­ tually means "I care a tot." — the exact op­ posite of what they intend to say. The message is "Hey. who cares? Not I." The expression is "1 could Not care less." Thanks. Ann. - Frank J. Kolk. Newark. NJ. Dear Frank: I've flown that flag more than once in this space, but here it is again for those who need to see it. As for me. 1 couldn't care less. Am Landers' booklet. "Nuggets and Doozies.” has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightfid. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers, P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. HI. 60611-0562. (bi Canada, send $6.25.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS 3 -------------- ---------------------------------------------------On Sunday, Dec. 8. the First Congrega­ tional Church will hold its annual "Hanging of the Greens." There will be a potluck din­ ner at noon with a program to follow at 1:30 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 6. the Lakewood Christian School will hold its monthly dinner at Fellowship Hall. The year's culmination for Lakewood Com­ munity Services comes next week with the an­ nual Christmas Basket project. "Basket" is really a misnomer since the food goes out in boxes wrapped with colorful plastic wrap. Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church is the focal point for the community efforts Funds are still welcomed for the pro ject. Workers are needed especially on four days — Dec. II through 14. The hours on Wednesday and Thursday are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for sorting the mountains of canned goods collected through the schools. Grocery carts on loan from local stores are used for sorting. Packing usually begins on Wednes­ day afternoon On Thursday, packing boxes and bags is the order of the day On Friday boxes are wrapped, usually with help from National Honor Society students On Satur­ day. there is a need for strong backs, driven and helpers Some are to be deiiverd on Satur­ day. Dec. 14. with driven fanning out over the entire Lakewood school district. Detailed county maps really get a workout. Lions Clubs in three towns and the SPYs of Sunfield provide much of the manpow er Women help, too. It is important for recipients to be at home when the delivery is made Otherwise, the boxes are brought back and the contents put into the food pantries No names are affix­ ed to boxes until Saturday. so there is a degree of confidentiality Boxes are aligned accor­ ding (o neighborhoods so the Clarksville workers find all their boxes in one area. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315. Order of the Eastern Star, will hold their next meeting Tuesday. Dec. 10. at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple After the meeting, there will be a S3 gift exchange and Christmas party. On Dec. 12 in the forenoon there will be a Health Fair at Lake Manor sponored by the Ionia County Hospital and the Ionia County Health Department. Blood pressures will be taken. Blood tests will be given for a fee to ascertain blood sugar levels and cholesterol. Other testings will be done also Those wan­ ting blood tests are to abstain from food after midnight the previous nigh:. Flu and pneumonia shots can be had for a small fee. On Wednesday. Dec II. the Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet in the evening at the parsonage home of Mrs Naomi Pauley. There will be a cookie exchange. The Santa parade will be on Saturday. Dec. 7. at 10 a.m . sterling at Tupper Lake Street and proceed to the village park, where youngsters can greet Santa and get a treat. The lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society will meet next week Thursday, Doc. 12. at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Courtney Ludema of Clarksville will lead the members m a musical program. She is student, daughter of Robert and Meredith. Christmas 'Round the Town was another success with good weather and good crowds. Some of the homes had new varieties of crafts for sale along with best-selling repeats from past years. The depot-museum drew well over a hundred people and the baked goods sold along with buntings, cards, mugs and ocher items. The displays drew a tot of attention. The tree was decorated by fourth-graders from East Elementary. They had paper chains, strings of popcorn and cranberries, paper angels Other angels decorated window sills, along with pictures of stained glass win­ dows they had colored. Outside, the bantings of summer bad been replaced with garlands of green. Downtown lamp posts have their Christmas finery with candy canes mounted at angles. The posts are wrapped with silver-tipped garlands Two weeks ago. Delbert Nickel of South Haven was accompanied by his sister. Elaine VanLaane, on a combination hunting trip to St. Ignace and a visit to their mother. Mrs. Ida Nickel returned south with them to spend the foltowing week while awaiting the Saturday, Nov. 30. wedding of their grandson and nephew David Nickel of Hastings at Muskegon. David is the son of Gary and Kathy Nickel of Nashville Mn. Nickel returned home Monday this week. Ward and Elaine VanLaanen made the trip north this time. The blest Sebewa Recollector has three lengthy stories about the Peacock family, which settled in Sebewa in the 1860s. Includ­ ed is the story of Leander Peacock of Lake Odessa and some of his scary experiences during World War I as a dn\er taking am­ munition to the front. Customers of Stele Farm Insurance have been notified that at the end of December the Lake Odessa office on M-50 at the Drive-In bank location will be closed. Most accounts will be transferred to an loma office of the same insurance company. Lakewood Christian School has a new driveway that exist onto M-50 south of the jog in the highway. Now it will be possible to enter or leave the school drive onto Velte Road on either the highway or the county road. According to the school's fall newsletter plans are to apply a hard surface soon. This Will remove a bottleneck of traffic in the park­ ing lot as parents bnng or pickup preschool children and others. Provided we have a clear sky on Dec. 13. we should be able to see another meteor shower. There could be 65 to 70 Geminids per hour. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Hastings Public Library (Part III) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Hastings Public Library officially was opened on Jan. I6, I965. when ceremonies were held and 251 applications for library cards were taken. On Jan. 19. 1965. the first books were put into circulation. The Civic Theatre, a local organization that had devoted many hours to presenting plays and other entertainment to the area, dissolved the organization because of lack of interest. They voted to give whatever funds they had left to the Hastings Public Library . The dona­ tion came to $496 70. turned over to the library by Secretary -Treasurer Agnes Smith. Contributions of books, magazines and money continued to come in. The Friends of the Library were kept busy recording each one Mrs Godfrey listed each donation and the donor, whether it be an organization, a business or individual families in her records, and frequently pubished the ever growing list. The Library Board also felt a need to publish the library policy regarding library cards and on Feb. 25. 1965. the following ap­ peared in the Hastings Banner ... “Non­ resident book checkout privileges are available to anyone not residing or owning property in Hastings, with the purchase of a family library card for $2.50 a year. Children enrolled in the Hastings public or parochial schools arc exempt and are entitled to an in­ dividual card at no charge, regardless of residence “Non-resident school children's cards may not be used, however, for checking out books for non-resident adults “A charge is necessary because of the tax support of the library by the City of Hastings to which non-residents do not contribute. The amount of the charge is the estimated average yearly family lax contribution, which Hastings City residents pay to support the library." The Hastings Public Library was the reci­ pient of the Top Achievement award during Michigan Week in 1965 for Region 9. National Library Week in 1965 was a special event for the new library, with many projects planned and earned out. Library services were extended to four townships in the county by August of 1965. Included in the area was Delton. Barry Township. Hope Township. Prairieville and Orangeville The library also negotiated with Nashville and Dowling libraries in an attempt to serve the southeastern portion of die county The Delton Book Station was located in the Rowland Rickert Apparel Shop in the center of town on the southeast corner of M-43 and Maple Street The Rickerts volunteered to make (his space available as a public service in the interest of civic improvement. Mrs. Willis Holiday, an employee of the store, was the librarian. The Rickerts also owned the drug store in Delton adjacent to the apparel shop on Maple Street There were 400 volumes all catalogued, available for circulation At the end of the first year of operation the Hastings Public Library reported that 39.309 books had been circulated. This was com­ pared to the 1963-1964 circulation figures of the combined public and high school library, which was 12,005. the library had purchased and catalogued 5.066 new books. Many denations of both books and money were made daring tms first year, with a 1966 edition of the Britannica Encyclopedia from Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cummings was a significant addition to the library reference shelves. The library also had story hours and special exhibits for the use of children and adults. The telephone answering service also was used by the public. In April of 1966. the Thomapple Founda­ tion gave a $5,000 grant to install an air con­ ditioning system. The Thomapple Foundation was formed in February of 1962 to provide Hastings and Barry County with an agency that could accept gifts which were outside the scope of the Hastings Community Fund and other chantable organizations. In December 1963, it was granted exemption from federal income tax as a chantable trust Parking at the library was sometimes something of a problem (still is sometimes in 1996) and a notice appeared in the Banner of July of 1966. titled "Library Parking Rules Clarified." Eileen L Oehler, librarian of the Hastings Public Library, Oct. 3.1974. The plate is a commemorative, honoring Albert, Consort of Queen Victoria 1. Friends of the Library preparing for a sidewalk days book sale, (from left) Mrs. William Baxter; Mrs. Jack Brown; Mrs. Richard Fluke; Mrs. Richard Hudson; Mrs. Stephen Johnson; Mrs. James Wiswell; Mrs. Richard Duval; Mrs. Richard Welton; Mrs. Larry Blair. Seated in the front, Mrs. Roland Furrow. The statement from the Department of Health Education and Welfare said: “We would have no objections to the incidental use (less than one hour) of the area of parking at such time as the library was not open to the public, and if such parking would not interfere or jeopardize the program of use for which the lot was approved. The Hastings Public Library Board has interpreted this ruling to mean that the library lot may be used for in­ cidental use other than library purposes dur­ ing hours that the library is not open to the public. .. .If it is discovered that anyone is tak­ ing advantage of this regulation, the entire schedule of incidental use for parking will have to be revoked.” On July 14, 1966, it was announced that the air conditioner had been installed and was up and working. This was a gas air conditioning system and the summer of 1965 must have been warm, as the announcement concluded with "Air conditioning is always wonderful, but it is especially appreciated during this week's hot weather.** A photo-copier was added to the library­ equipment in September of 1966. This would make much more information available to patrons, as some references cannot be taken from the library, but can be copied. The ser­ vice costs 10 cents per page Non-residents library card fees were in­ creased from $2.50 to 5 in 1967. The increase * was to match the proportional increase in tax v support by residents of the City of Hastings. One card entitled all members of a non­ resident family to full use of the library. Hastings school district students could still ob­ tain cards without a fee. but a student card was not to be used by other family members. Hastings Public Library readers were reading above the national average. At this time. Hastings had 4.278 persons registered as library card holders Two additions of importance were added to the library in 1970. The first was a new foreign language plan Spanish. French. Italian. German and Russian language records with a record player became available for ren­ tal The player and the 33 VS records could be rented for several days at a time at charge of 50 cents for the equipment and the records. The second service was the addition of four copies of the General Education Development textbook. This book included quests and drill in preparation for a test which, if passed, granted the equivalent of a high school diploma. The test was to be given by Wnght Sim in Hastings, and the cost of the test was $5. At the end of six years. Hastings Public Library owned 19.000 volumes. Many students, teachers and businesses were using the library for research. Many community services were being offered through the library. A Children's Story Hour was being held monthly on Saturday morning. Mrs. Gertrude Thomas (right) presenting books to Florence Wilson, librarian, Hastings Public Library, on June 16, 1971. Larry Blair was chairwoman of the story hour. Many volunteers were helping with this program. Service to the blind persons of the area could register with the library and receive audio records of books for listening, as well as the equipment for playing the books. Groups could borrow 16mm sound films, as well as a projector for showing the films. Students were being taught how to use the card catalogue and how to locate the books they wished to read. In 1971, Rutland Township contracted with the library for free use of the library for their residents by giving the library financial support. The library continued to grow, offering new book titles, new reference materials and better services. In 1973, the Hastings City Library contracted with Grand Rapids Public Library to broaden their services. This ar­ rangement allowed holders of Hastings Library card to visit the Grand Rapids library personally to obtain hooks that were not available at the Hastings Library or the Hastings Library could request books for their patrons, available through the Grand Rapids Library. In 1974, the Lakeland Library Federation was formed to link up public libraries in West Michigan. Hastings was in on the beginning of this library network. The annual used book sale, which was held on Sidewalk Days in July 1974, was very suc­ cessful. This sale was a good way to raise funds and helped to reduce the number of duplicate books, paperbacks and other materials not needed in the operation of the library. This was the year (1974) that Florence Wilson retired after serving the community as librarian for 10 years, steering the Hastings Public Library through its early years of development. Eileen Oehler was hired and began her ser­ vice to the library and the community in August 1974 Miss Oehler was a native of Lansing. She came with a wide base of ex­ perience in public and school libraries, as well as in the teaching field. She was well traveled The Library Board members in 1974 includ­ ed, president, Mrs. Richard T. Groos; secretary-treasurer, the Rev. Willard Curtis; Mrs. K.S. McIntyre; Mrs. Richard Cook and Clifford Dolan The Friends of the Library held a Home Tour Sept. 28. 1974. This tour was rated as a great success with proceeds of $560 raised. Several groups came to the aid of the Friends of the Library with this project. Several homes in the community were opened to the public for the tour, offering special hospitality to the visitors on the tour The home tours were always well received in the community. School groups visited the library where they learned to use the facilities so that they might take advantage of the library. The Friends of the Library held a fall festival on Saturday. Nov. 2. There was music and a professional puppet show. Fifty new borrowers were sign­ ed up at the festival. Mrs. Stephen Johnson became the president of the Friends of the Hastings Public Library in November of 1974. Mrs. Richard Hudson was the vice president. Mrs. Richard Welton, corresponding secretary; Mrs. James Wiswell. recording secretary . The story hour for kids at the Hastings Public Library continued to be a popular pro­ gram. Dr. and Mrs Larry Hawkins kept the boys and girls enthralled at a Saturday mom ing story hour Mrs Hawkms read to the children while Dr. Hawkins sang and played his guitar during this 1977 program. The Library Board adopted a policy in February 1977 covering the loss of ir­ reparably damaging of books A fine of an ap­ propriate amount would be levied to partially offset the cost of the damaged book. This did not allow for the purchase of the damaged book. The Hastings Library urged patrons to attempt to find lost books, and that a 30-day "hold" period during which no additional overdue fines were to be levied w hile attempts were being made to locate the book. Miss Oehler stated that most borrowers arc very conscientious about taking good care of library books and feel great concern, should they ever damage one. However, a number of books are returned with soiled and sometimes Dr. and Mrs. Larry Hawkins entertaining the boys and girts at a Saturday morning story hour, 1977. all limes for patrons to borrow and enjoy. The library continued to grow and to serve more and more patrons in the community. Books were constantly being added (p the shelves, keeping Hastings Public Library in nep with other libraries in the state. lom pages She suggested to borrowers dull they have a special place for keeping library books at home so they will rxx gel fosl bt become long overdue. This will help the Library Board and staff in their usk of pro­ viding the greatest number of good hooks al (To be concludedI 3. > *^MKKKKKMXK»<KKK» “Of CHRISTMAS PAST” CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 1996 DECEMBER 6th, 7th and 8th I KID W 1)1 ( I XIBI K 6 Cootneacal breakfast - boned by Chamber $31)0 donation. Christmas Home to Hour Craft Show - Map of iocabom available at Small Craft Warning. Hearts Desire. (Mota Country Crafts Hastings Women's Ctab Chnumas Tea, for members and guests - First United Methodist Church SJM.-OOpjn Business Open Houses, with highlighted gift uems«and refreshments Sponsored by die Retail Committee. fcM-IMOpan. Holly Troiley Toors 50c per person. 4:45 pan. Tree decorating on Courthouse lawn • Jaycccs Mayor turns on Chnsunas lights - Jaycccs. Exchange Cub taring hot chocolate. Kiwams Cub saving cookies. Combined carol singing on Courthouse slept under directioti of Robert Fuller _________ SATl RD W DECEMBER 7 Thomappic Garden Cub Greens Sale ■ First United Methodist Church Roping, wreaths, swags Aho hake sale Pre-orders preferred Christmas House to House Craft Show IfrWaza. Children's stones at Hastings Public Library, with loafer hnmkas. First United Methodist Youth Bell nngers - 10:30 a an. Hastings Public Library I1XM> Theme 'Of Christmas Pw* 3rd Graders 1140 am. 'Of Christmas Past’ al Historic Charlton Park. 12 -5 pan. Admission $4 adults. Sl children Gift wrapping downtown Hope United Methodist First Baptivi Church Praise Singers and We nave the answers to all your concerns abojt living with neuromuscc ar o-sease Children s Choir. Courthouse lawn Parade hosted by the Lions Cub begins and ends 2:00 pan. at Kmart lot following Court. Michigan. Slate. Church and Court Holl) Trolley tours 50c per person ’Storytellers Festival. St. Rose Church. Gening help couldn't oe easie’ Our ‘eime is toll-free THE VOICE OF HOPE 1-800­ 572-1717 MDR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOC A’ ON followed by The Crotsing-lruh Musical Group at 8.00 pm tickets $2. Awards for Home and si xi)n.di < i mbi r.s Hastings.-Where the First Christmas Still Lives. 12.-OO5.-W pan. ’Of Chnsunas Past' at Histone Charlier. Pari, admission M adults. Sl children 100-3110 pan 3JO pzn. Santa visits JCPmney. Lire Nativity • Downtown to Courthouse, cast of 25 featuring the Drama of Joseph Jubal Brass Group. Grand Rapids Symphony. First United Methodist Church Jaycccs will sell Christmas Trees beginning ’ November 29 - Courthouse Lawn �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1996 Pleasantview students visit MSU, planetarium Pleasantview Elementary School fourth graders in teacher Larry Gibson s class trav­ eled with Gibson and parent chaperones on an educational trip to Michigan Slate University in East Lansing Nov. 12. The students attended a program at Abrams Planetarium about the solar system. Students took an imaginary trip through space to the far reaches of the galaxy. Along the way each planet was discussed in detail The program reinforced concepts taught in the fourth grade science curriculum. While on campus the fourth graders also toured the Michigan State University Museum. Many exhibits were available for observation. There were historical exhibits from the pioneer days in Michigan, exhibits of wildlife regions of the earth, exhibits of dinosaurs, exhibits of different cultures, and a special exhibit of the 100 years of MSU football. The students also took a brief walking tour of the campus. Students (from left) Andy Kelly. Brandon Sutfin, and Kyle Whitney examine the tusks of an extinct mastadon at the MSU Museum Pteasantview fourth graders In Larry Gibson's class pause at Beaumont Tower at Michigan State University during a campus tour. Beaumont Tower is located on the site of the first building of the Pioneer Land Grant school. LOANS BY PHONE paV approval! Cred Mtt M169S7-MN SMSr 1-MMM-D21 AAA MQ.TOCt » FlNA*;i*k CQf»?O«ATK»i PUBLJCA File No. 96-22001-SE Estate of Robert H. Pranshko. Deceased. Social Security No. 364-36-1468. . TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: an. before Probate, a PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foltowing Is a summary of a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at a regular meeting held November 13, 1996. Section I: TITLE: Rutland Charter Townsnip Zoning Ordinance Section II: NEW ZONING ORDINANCE: the entire new ordinance is set out and in summary provides: Article I: Title " Article II: Purpose, Scope and Legal Basis of the Ordinance are stated Article III: Definitions and Rules Applying to Text are stated Article IV. The Zoning Districts are identified. Article V: Explains . the Zoning District map, - the - official copy, and rules for Interpreting the map. Ancle VI: Agricultural district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses, are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article VII: Rural Estate Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated Article V.ll: R-1 Single Family Residential district purpose, permitted uses, wto Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. . Article IX: R-2 Single Family Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Articie X: R-3 Single Family Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed: Site Plan Review requirements are stated Article XI: R-4 Single Family Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Usee are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article XII: R-5 Recreation district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated Article XHI: RMH Residential Mobile Home Park district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Sits Plan Review requirements are stated Article XIV: C-1 Office/Commercial district purpose, permitted uses. Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article XV: C-2 Office/Commerclal district purpose, permitted uses. and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Ran Review requirements are stated. Article XVI: C-3 General Business district purpose, permitted uses. and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article XVII: C-4 Commercial Industrial district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirement* are stated. Articie XVIII: Schedule of Regulation* of lot area, width, coverage, setbacks, height and dwelling sizes for each diatrict are sot out In tables Articie XIX: Parking and Loading Spaces standards and requirements are aet out. Article XX: ------------General;provisions • ' concerning: ‘ . “ the effects of zoning; required .restoration1 of unsafe buildings; area, height and use conditions and exceptions; essential services, required yards and setbacks, control o’ boat, glare, fumes, dust, noise, vibration and odors; temporary uses or structures requiring zoning administrator authorization; accessory uses; accessory buildings, principal buildlnga; double frontage tots; standards for parks, playgrounds, recreation areas and summer camps; additional setbacks for structures adjacent to major streets; general lighting and screening requirements; garages occupied as dwelling units; trash, litter or junk In yards; private roads; classification of moved buildings; dumping of soil, sand and clay materials; temporary use of mobile homes; special exception use permit standards, procedures, and requirements site plan review standard procedures and requirements; minimum landscape requirements; exotic animals; fences and hedges; signs; swimming pools; and junk yards. Detailed standards and requirements are set out for each. Article XXI. Planned Unit Development* are authorized, subject to detailed procedures and requirement* pertaining to uses, area, ownership, common open space, utility requirements, tot sizes and layout; height requirements; parking; perimeter yards, and arrangement of commercial uses. Procedures and requirements for application, preliminary development plans; public hearings; final development plan* and review; criteria for Planning Commission recommendation; action by Township Board, sup­ plementary conditions or safeguard*!; and expiration and extension of approval period are established. Articie XXII: Nonconforming Uses, Building* or Structures are addressed, and continua­ tion, expansion, rebuilding, and changes are regulated. Article XXIII; Administration and Enforcement are discussed The Zoning Administrator administer* and enforce* the ordinance. Permits are required for certain buildings and structures; Zoning Compliance Certificates are required Cancellation is authorized under specified circumstances. Special fees are authorized. Article XXIV: The Board of Appeal* is created; its jurisdiction and powers are defined; It* membership and meetings are specified and conditions on variances are authorized. Article XXV Ordinance Amendment procedures are defined. Article XXVI Penalties for violation of the ordinance are established The maximum is $500 or 90 days in jail, or both. Each day a violation exists is a separate offense. Civil proceedings to eliminate violations are authorized. Article XXVII: Provides that If any part of the ordinance is ruled unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected. Also, the ordinance repeals the exlating Zoning Ordinance and Map in It* entirety. Section III: SEVERABILITY: This section provides fc^ severability of any part of the ordinance ruled invalid Section IV: PENALTIES: This section provides penalties for violation (as in Article XXVI) Section V: REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE: Thia aoetton provides that ail ordinances or parts of ordinances that conflict with this ordinance are repealed. Provides that the ordinance takes effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption unless a notice of intention to petition for a referendum Is filed; If that occurs, the ordinance takes effect as provided for by law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Ordinance has been posted in the following public places situated within the said Charter Township for inspection by the general public: 1. Goodenough's Goodies 2. Patton Monument 3 Barry County Road Commission 4. Northvie.- Grocery 5. Barry County Fairgrounds 6. Office of the Township Clerk Representative of tho estate of Robert H. Pran•hka. who resided at 4705 Peake Road. Hastings. Michigan, and died on 10/5/96. TAKE NOTICE: On January 8. 1997. at 945 a.*.. David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DiMMEKS 1 DOHEKTY 221 South Broadway (616) 945-9596 Harolds. Pramhka Ho*ting*. Ml 49056 Cawsty of Barry Nona pubucatmm Ale No. 96-22006-SE Estate of Anthony Martinex. Deceased. Social TO AU MTBESTED PttSONS: TAKE NOTICE: On November 36. 1996. in the Hosting*. Michigan, and who died on 9/17/96. TAKE NOTICE. On January 8.1997. at KKO a.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan, bate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Trocy Pictured in front of the Northwest forest region at the MSU Museum (from left) are parent chaperone Marge Taylor and students Jeff Allen, Derrick Jones, M ircus Bradley, Paula Taylor, and Nathan Dowler. Advertise in. brin rev fflMt wu Char Bain, 945-2729 Help Support th* Buny Couuty 4-H { | FAIR VIEW j Christmas Tree Farm | THEE SHAKING, TREE ■ WRAPPING ■I ^8 Cut Your Own fSaara Provided) Beautiful Quality PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTtCf that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2416 Hee» Road Hastings, mi esosa Rif) 64*4164 Dovtf A. Dimmer* (PI2793) DIMMERS 6 DOHERTY Heating*, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9996 Kentwood. Ml 49908 (12/S) «ev araurron row t good , Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requtnng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or tetephon. number listed below BARBARA J. BEDFORD, CLERK decedent bo determined. within four It’s Our Business To Build New Business With This Coupon With Any Purchase • Anytime the Township Board at its next regular meeting to be held at the Rotland Charter Township Hail on December 11,1996. commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. 02/5) — Fair Price* — • • • • Fraser Fir • Douglas Fir • Scotch Pine Blue Spruce up to 14 ft. See Our *10“ Section Freshcut Trees • Wreaths Opening Nov. 29th. HOURS: Sun.-Fri. 11-5; Sat. 9-5 Comy Fao Grounds on M-37. between Hattng* MuMleMle . The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message, to put together a marketing program that GET'S RESULTS! THS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING "O COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OOTaM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* been mode in DUONG and Angola C. DUONG, hmbond and 89/100 16400% P* annum. Eight and interest at Michigan at 100 PM o'clock, on December 19. described a»: lot 15 of Lilac HUI* Plot, according to tho rocord- od In accordance with 19460. 600.3241a. in which AJtGO MO8TGAGE CO8PFOB INFORMATION. PLEASE CALI (810) 642-4202 Attorney* lor AKGO MO8TGAGF COUP. 30190 Telegraph Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File No. 96105792 02-5) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5. 1996 — Page 11 Nashville, Putnam Library to seek common ground by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer Students study Titanic Students in teacher Larry Gibson's fourth grade class at Pleasantview Elementary School recently completed a unit ot study about the luxury oceanliner Titanic, which sank on its maiden voyage in Apnl of 1912. Students read and discussed the history ol the ship, illustrated major events of the Titanic's history, re-told the story in a writing assignment and also shared their learning with other students at Pleasantview, presenting a program to classrooms throughout the building. Students are pictured with drawings they made of the Titanic. HONOR ROLL: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (First marking period ended Nov. I) Eighth grade High honors. 3.5 TO 4.0 — ’Sarah Barry. •Matt Bcachnau. * Derek Brookmeyer, •Larissa Carr. ’Paul Coscarclli, •Jill Dimond, ’Steven Flohr. ’Brittany Galisdorfer. •Matt Gergen. ’Elizabeth Gibbons. ’Leland Jennings. ’Adam Miller. ’Samantha Oak­ land, ’Shannon Pietrangelo. ’Chad Ray. •Margaret Schirmer, ’Matthew Schnackcnberg, ’Heidi Schroeder. ’Jacob Simpson. •Phoenix Spaulding, ’Kristen Wildem, •Jessica Wincbrenner. ’Taylor Wisner. •Kelli Zerbel. Sarah Chamberlain, Amanda Phillips, Karey Schlachter, Heather Drumm. Amy Hermenitt. Rhonda Pennepacker, Star Tyrrell. Melissa Hodges. Jon Kalje. Kather­ ine Welton. Sara Williams. Mark Lock­ wood, Natasha Ward. Brandon Dahn. Jenessa Rude. Robert Demond. Ian Dudley. Raechcllc Easey, Amanda Markley, Eliza­ beth Meek. Malt Ulrich. Regina Argo. Laci Owen. Bricnnc Hallifax, Lenny Smith, Am­ ber Christy. Jamie Howell. Kailey Lyons. Joann Bailey. Jeremy Buller. Lindsay Hemerling. Jenny Heuss, Amanda Hoke, Amber Travis. Jeff Berg. Kristi Spurgeon. Bethany Aspinall. Dorothy Clemens. Jeri Hendershot and Josh Trumble. Honors. 3.10 to 3.49 — Cathy Anderson. Travis Millcson. Danielle Swift. Richard Wank. M i rand a Workman. Dan Holman. Aaron Kclicr/UJ^j ^MlAMKrisian Pettit, Rex Foreman. Lindsey Hill. Sunny Basler. Andrew Benningficld. Tabatha Fagan. Jason Goggins. Kim Karmes. Adam Schantz, Derek Stockland, Dustin Terrel, Jacob Vanderboff. Nicole Baird. Joe Fish. Amanda Hausc. Brenda Hurless. Amanda Martin. Luke Storm, Bnan Sulfin, Fred Thomas. David Wright. J.N. Brown. Jason Gallagher, Rosetec Hostetler. Natasha Metras. Brandi Colvin. Wcndi Hughes. Gcnia I .car. Sirena Miller. Christina Pyle. Travis Robinson. Katharine Rogers. Katie Golnck. Jessica Roll. Paul Henncy. Lindsey Lambert. Ben Newsted, Gregory Secber and Scan Tefft Honorable Mention. 3.0 to 3.09 — Aaron Hanman, Katie Noteboom, Jason Olmstead. Isaac Weeks, Can Cocnen, Josh Dcsvoignes, Heather Hinckley. Mana Soto, Lindsay VanAman and 1 bomas Williams. Seventh grade High Honors, 3.5 to 4.0 — ’Lauren Beach. ’Came Bolthousc. ’Stephanie Buck. •Nicole Doozan. ’Jon Kendall. ’Hcathcrr Krebs. ’Victona Mahmat, ’James Medeiros. •Kcli Misak. ’Elizabeth Nida. ’Mike Nitz, •Doug Poll. ’Jcrremy Pond. ’Adam Reil. •Amanda Schantz, ’Haley Seidl. ’Jessica Shellcnbarger, ’Jeremy Shilling. *Joel Strickland. ’Tyler Tossava. ’Andrew Whit­ ing. ’Nathan Wilkins. Chelsea Evans. Rachel Newton. Emily Smith. Jessica Storm. Drew Coleman, Kelli Flohr, Thomas Giesclcr. Anna Walker. Eric Carpenter. Tiffany Davis. Matthew Hayes, Amy Ab­ bott. Samantha Allerding. Alicia Birman. Josh Clevenger. Stephanie Courtright. An­ gela Eggers. Justin Hutchins. Chris Remley, Sara Wank. Carolyn Woody, Carl Furrow, Ben Mann. Alexis Powell. Eric Vandervecn, Adam Carroll, Jennifer Milter, Jennifer Cot­ trell. Chns Donalds. Lindsay Overmire, Laura Dickinson. Chris Komondy, Amanda Bechler. Kyle Bellgraph. Erin Bradley, Sarah Haines. Janna Jackson. Ash­ ley Keeler. Billie Jo Lancaster, Leslie McKay. Jessica Roush. Josef Swinkunas. Darrell Barnum. Jeffrey Jolley. Carol Radke. Kevin Stickney, Eric Vandermolen. Brad Wills. Hilary Appleby. Amanda Averill. Dan Worth. Brandon Burke. Mackenzie Chaffee. Blake Komstadt. Trenton Smith. Anthony Veltre and Ryan Wincbrenner. Honors. 3.10 to 3.49 — Scott Conrad. Josh Kccny. Kate Martisius. Ben Olmsted. Carl Caldwell. Amber Dean. Joe Smith, Angela Baker, Molly Kruko. Jacob Friddle. Kendra Shannon. Barrett Sherwood. Scott Smedburg. Nick Taylor, Annita Smith. Ted Greenfield. David Ockcrman. Eiin Woodley. Josh Goodale. Kristie Krebs. Kyle Main. Josh Myers. Ashley Clark. Nick Hawkins. Jack Holden. Kristen Slraube. Angclia As­ pinall. Courtney Colvin, Amanda Hawthorne. Joseph Keller. Bert Kosbar. Samantha Smith. Jenny Wiltavize, Jenny Schwartz. Mike Hubbard. Justin Schultz and Joe Shaeffer Honorable mention. 3.0 to 3.09 — Ash­ ley Dclinc, Kelly Droll. Roberta Earl, Kara Hill. Danielle Price. Ashley Travis. Noah Angelctli. Damon Burd. Brad Cum er. Donavan Endsley. Dawn Gardiner. Kristi Guidet. Brandon Lawrence. Anna Lewis. Lynn Mc­ Callum. Da.id Milter. Ann Parker. Mark P«kc. Shayna Selleck, Lindsay Sides, Mary Traister, Dianna Vanbovcn. Brenda Westfall, John Wilcox. David Wilson, Roberta Wood and Amanda Zalewski Sixth grade High Honors. 3.5 to 4.0 — ’Molly Alderson, ’Dustin Bowman. ’Jenna Bryans, •Rebecca Crump. ’Trover Davis, ’Erin Fish, ’Joel Gibbons, ’Chris Hoaglin, •Tiffany Howell. *James Johnston, ’Craig Laurie, ^Andrew Logan. ’Eli Schmidt, •Jennifer Shaw. *Kerianne Sherwood, •Brooke Sulfin. ’Samantha Wallace. ’Kai Ward. ’Andy Worth. ’Cara Zerbel, Molly Benningficld, Lucas Brehm. Megan Butler, Don Converse, Kryatle Dunn. Jessica Ranguette, Grant Endsley. Jason Fisher. Tasha Woodmansee. Elizabeth Cassell. Laura Dipcrt, Megan Falconer, Emily Hoke, Chad Kendall, Joe Lancaster. Scan Lancaster, Anthony Rambin, Nick Strickland. Christina Vannatta, Kristina Welton. Bruce Carpenter, Amanda Clinton, Keith Stoudt, Alicia Totten. Alicia Bedford. Stacey Buck. Lee Dykstra, Emily Heath. Katie Hesterly. Mike Kieffer, Courtney Oakland, Colette Puruckcr. Dustin Schuch. Kim Shorkey. Nicole Swartz. Chris Armstrong, Cassie Barcroft, David Eltzroth, Josh Sanders, Ash­ ley Wanland, Malt Windes. Casey Cady. Chelsea Case, Carla Conradi. Brian Doanini. Matt Gibbons, Justin Peck. Jarifi^j^aji, Chris Rounds. Anthony Eisner, James Gre­ gory. Tammuz Mead. Amanda VanBuren, Sabrina Buck. Andrew Lustcy, Kathryn Safie and Sheena Vaughan. Honors, 3.10 to 3.49 — Abbie Allerding, Josh Bailey, Jacob Buehl, Maranda Davis. Beau Furrow, Aimee Gentry, Seth Higbee, Brian Hurless, Wendi Iler, Sam Krouse. Rosalinda Luna. Josh Milleson. Nathan % Selby. Shauna Bradfield, Eliza Cheeseman. Joey Hinckley. Derek Krallman, Cassie Meade. Nick Sinclair. Thomas Dewitt. Mindy Colvin, Amy Easey. Olivia Pare’. Brittani Schocmer, Brooke Sheldon. Holly Wilson. Aaron Hedger, Christina Main, Re­ bekah Nicholson. Jill Altoft. Sally Barry, Mike Bolthousc, Angela Dipp. Jeff Eddy, Julie Gilmore, Chad Hess, Bethany Weeks, Alan Endsley, Lyndsi Kenyon. James McQuern, Joanie Myers, Rachel Pohja. Heather Robinson, Dominic Tormcn, Wade Ander­ son. Heath Augustine. Bryan Lee and Shawn Olmstead. Honorable mention. 3.0 to 3.09 — Tarnera Alexander. Brandon Marlette, Rachel Rodgers. Jacob Rohe. Corey Shafer. Richard Burke II, Tiffany Cook, Raquel Hawks. Robert Marcusse, Michelle Miller, Mike Moray, Bryan Myers. Jill Slocum, Jessica Smith. Adam Vipond. Danielle Whitaker and Robin White •Indicates 4.0 Daniel Scott Thompson. Lake Odessa and Shannon Lynn Sessink. Lake Odessa. Michael Lee Davidson. Delton and Judith Rae McKim. Delton. Scott Roy Ryan. Nashville and Patncia Sheryl Litmanski, Nashville. Ryan James Hermenitt. Delton and Julie Kay DuBois. Delton. Confusion over what responsibilities the Village of Nashville has to the Putnam Li­ brary has led to misunderstandings between the two entities, but Village President Gary White wants to put an end to that. One of the crucial questions: Is care of the building a village obligation, even though several changes have taken place since the Putnam will? The Putnam family will had specified that the village would own the li­ brary building and thus be responsible for repairs on the property. White said last week that animosity over those issues has gone on for way loo long and he is organizing meetings between the council and the library board in an effort to pul together some type of agreement on building maintenance that everyone can live with. During a Nashville Village Council meeting last Thursday. While let others know of his concerns over "ironing out differences" and assuring that the library re­ mains in good condition. His concerns are not new. Almost one year ago. before White’s involvement with the council, a similar conversation took place when library officials approached the council about an agreement. However, they were put off pending legal advice. Councilman Dennis Mapes had stated al that time that he felt money needed to be put into reserves for library maintenance. "Any lime thal anything needs to be done, the library struggles for money." he said. He went on to suggest a line item in the village budget to deal with such repairs. "We could complete repairs and pay the li­ brary's sum each year as a provision of the will," he said. One of the requests made by library offi­ cials at that time was to establish an escrow account specifically for repairs to the Put­ nam building. Nila Brown said misunderstandings over funds for repair of the historical building go back many years. "I was appointed to the Library Board in 1978," she said."I replaced Alice Kahl. who gave me a lot of information pertaining to prior arrangements." She went on to tell council members that at one point the village had spent money that had been set aside for repairs on other items unrelated to the library. She also said at one point in prior years, the village was unable to finance library repairs and asked Castleton Township for help. A little lateF; after Castleton Township become involved. Maple Grove Township also agreed to help with finances. Il was al thal point it became a "district library." Brown had said at earlier meetings that in 1990 and 1991 the village had not con­ tributed any funds toward the library. "Thai was a violation of the Putnam Will," she said. The years following were rough ones for the library. With limited funding from the stale and no millage for operations, they re­ lied on donations and a small sum of money from the village and Castleton and Maple Grove townships, in 1995 they were almost forced to close their doors because their state funding was jeopardized due to the lack of local funds. According to library official Janet Rushford, the law prohibits slate fund­ ing without allotted local funds. "In order to receive state aid, the library must receive al least the equivalent of onethird of a mill locally." she said. "We were very close to closing our doors." But local voters then came through with a half mill for the library.. "The community has been very supportive of the library." she said. "The millage passed comfortably and is no., funding our opera­ tions." Thai millage, however, is not adequate nor intended for repairs of the building owned by the village. Persistence by officials at that point led to another meeting in February 1995 where a verbal agreement was reached, but no formal agreement was signed. More meetings between the groups were planned to "mend fences" and plan for the fu­ ture. but none transpired. Rushford said during an interview last week that library officials are willing to meet with the village and to define responsi­ bilities regarding the building maintenance. However, she added, the village needs to un­ derstand that the building was their only re­ sponsibility, operations of the library were not. "Our relationship is that of tenant and landlord." she said. *Not one of control. The village needs to understand that they have no obligation to pay for operations, just main­ tenance of the building." Now While says he is determined to get that formal agreement m place. He is try ing to convince other council members that it's time to gel the process started. Not everyone agrees with his philosophy. including Coun­ cilman Michael Callton. who believes that the townships should also become involved So U $ Snmp tarts aei't tie imt eiatnj ttaj in the world But ratter toe m mestiwt that's faranteel tn jrtw’ Sure jm aodd iMe na r hi «i—>- and help pay the bill. "The village always carries more of a load." he said. "Why don’t the townships (Castleton and Maple Grove) contribute more?" "Because we own the building." said White. "We don’t need to get the townships involved. This is a decision that can be reached between the Library Board and the village." Cal I ton agreed that something needs to be done. He felt that it was time to resolve dif­ ferences. but had something other than an Lack of funds almost caused the Putnam Public Library to close two years ago, but local voters approved a half-mill request for operations. point, there were no plans for a new addition to that building or to make it a district li­ brary. He said he felt that some decisions need to be made to make any agreement in effect more in tunc with today's needs, and that those decisions need to be put into writ­ ing. avoiding problems or misunderstand­ ings down the road. While did not say that transferring owner­ ship to the library was out of the question. That loo could be discussed, but he fell any discussions should involve the Library Board. "We need to get involved with the Library Board and move ahead," he said. "Let’s work out something thal seems fair lo both sides. We won't work it out between lhe seven of us (lhe council) and they won't work it out between the six of them." he said. "It will take all 13 of us working together." agreement in mind. What about giving the building to the library?. "As long as the present situation doesn’t change, we will have conflicts until infin­ ity," he said. "Is there any way that we could give them the library?" Calhon went on lo say thal he wouldn't mind making it a district building, after all, it made sense. Putnam Library, excluding ownership of the building that houses lhe li­ brary is now a district library. ‘ Why can't we make it a district build­ ing?" he asked. "As it ends up we (the vil­ lage) don’t have any more control than the townships, but we have much more respon­ sibility." According to White any agreements now standing between the library and the village were defined more than 75 years ago. At that SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a full time Senior Main­ tenance Mechanic to work 2nd shift Mondays through Fridays, with some weekend, hoMay, and on-call coverage. Requirements include high school diploma (or G E D.) tncfutimg famlla^y wth 3-pKajg, sngte .phase abiBty power and HVAC equipment and ability to test boiler water and maintain Fight Lung Disease With Christmas Seals’ boilers, and demonstrated ability to work with others in a professional manner. Refrigeration experience a plus PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers a complete compensation package which includes competitive salary, flexfcte benefits system. weekend differentials, an Paid Time Off system, tnnovaave shift and tuition reimbursement for continuing education; a personal tax-deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary, When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Else Matters’ and much more. Please submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. Attn: Human T. sources of Michigan E.O.E. 1009 West Gre n Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (800) LUNG-USA • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board ol Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 17,1996 at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 to consider several variance requests by Rev. Charles H. Fischer from Ordinance Sections 3.160, 3.193, 3.34 and 3.55 for the premises known as St. Rose of Lima Catholic School located at 707 S. Jefferson. The variances, if granted, will allow expansion of a nonconforming building, construction of a building closer to the street rlght-ol-way lines than allowed by ordinance, and construction of a building exceeding the allowable height requirements. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available al the office of the City Clerk. 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 5. 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen It’s time to think about the confusing world of sports Now that the fall prep season is officially over — thanks again to Marshall High for a spectacular championship run in football — 1 have a few extra minutes to think. Here are some of the thoughts that I just can't get out of my mind. 1. Why is Notre Dame so Great? Any other college football program would accept an invitation to play in a college bowl, smile and make the most of it. Not good ole' Notre Dame, if the bowl contest is not in lhe alliance, than the bowl game is not worthy of their fine presence. In my opinion, the Irish better be careful, because more regular season matchups with those "major" football powerhouses — like those military schools — might just make them a very good Division II program. 2. Who should coach the Detroit Lions? Now that the Wayne watch has officially become a wake, one must evaluate lhe candidates for the head coaching job in Detroit. 1 asked this question to a few football fans in Barry County last week and received names such as Lou Holtz. An Shell, Jim Mora and Bo Schembechler. Other names thal have recently surfaced include Florida U's Steve Spurrier, Colorado U’s Rick Nieheusel, Pittsburgh Steeler coach Dick LeBeau or New York Giant leader Dan Reeves. Frankly, many of these so-called candidates make sense, and as long as they're not Fontes or somebody who runs a run-andshoot offense. 3. Why is Mike Tyson the highest paid Athlete? Nobody watches boxing anymore and most of Iron Mike’s money comes from fights with slug opponents. His loss to Holyfield will probably send hint into deep meditation for at least a couple of months. Ask me which athletes belong on the list: Barry Sanders, Grant Hill, John Eiway, Eric Lindros (when healthy) and Greg Maddux are a few in the deserving group. 4. Why do I defend the Broncos? Most Western Michigan fans were quite upset when football coach Al Moldc was shown the door. The real truth is that Al decided to go public and was not shown the door, but was actually offered a job in the Bronco program if he wanted to take it. instead, he complained and for what. Sure, WMU went to the California Bowl in 1988, but remember many of the players on thal team were already at lhe school before Molde look Over. If the program is going to move ahead, then a change like this was needed 5. Why do I dislike the Commercialism of the Holiday season? I Jove Christmas, but what I don't like is the whole advertising frenzy that the holiday has become. It seems that we should remember what Christmas is all about and not worry about getting to a business by 6 a.m. to make sure we get the "hot" gift items. P.S. — If you talk to my bosses, make sure they know that I truly love anything that has to do with business. •Buz? into Hall: The late Buzz Youngs was named to the Hall of Honors by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan this fall. He was nominated locally for his media work at the Hastings Banner and WBCH radio. It is an honor that is well deserving. •It's Jock Clarey: Nobody called to request a correction, but it came to my attention (from a very helpful person on our advertising staff) that I had spelled Jock Clarey's name wrong in a column I wrote about a month ago. Well, for everybody who read it, here's an apology. •Hoops and Hunger: Jason McCabe, the president of Hastings Highs student council, called me the other day with advice on a special sports event thal will help to benefit those in need. On Friday. Dec. 13 the student council will sponsor a canned food drive in conjunction with that night's Barry County hoop matchup between lhe Saxons and lhe Vikings from Lakewood. If an individual brings in three non-perishable food items, that individual will get into the basketball contest for just $1. All of the donations made from the food dnve will be given to Love. Inc. Talk to you soon. Major sports events highlight Delton schedule Big things arc happening this winter in Delton High athletics. The Panther wrestling team will host the Delton Invitational on Jan. II. the Kalamazoo Valley association Tournament on Feb. 8 and the Division III individual Spurgis named to All-State football team Lakewood s Ron Spurgis has been named to the Class BB-B All-Stale football team as selected by The Detroit Neus. Spurgis, a 6-2, 240-pound senior, was one of 23 players chosen to lhe team. He was picked for his work at lhe offensive guard position The first team All-Barry County athlete blocked at a 94.6 percent clip, a Lakewood team record. Besides being named All-Barry County three times in his career, Spurgis has received all-area and all-conference recognition. Other players named to the B-BB squad include Adam Cones, an end from Jackson Northwest. Jeff Ziegler, a back from Jackson Lumen Christi, Ryan VanDyke, the quarterback of Class BB champ Manhall and Charlie Taft, a defensive back from Harper Creek. Ron Spurgis was a big reason why runningback Mike Hanna was the leading rusher in Barry County this past fall. (Photo provided) wrestling districts on Feb. 15. Volleyball fans can sec the Delton Tournament on Jan. 25 as well as Class B-D districts on March 1. Wintcrfcsi for lhe school will be held on Feb. 14 with the new winter king and queen HASTINGS HIGH VARSITY BASKETBALL Dec. 10 — IONIA Dec. 13 — LAKEWOOD Dec. 17 — HUDSONVILLE Dec. 20 — WYOMING PARK Jan. 3 — at Lowell Jan. 7 — at Northview Jan. 10 — E.G.R. Jan. 14 — MIDDLEVILLE Jan. 17 — at Zeeland Jan. 24 — F.H.C. Jan. 28 — at Hudsonville Jan. 31 — at Wyoming Park Feb. 4 — at G.R.C.C. Feb. 7 — LOWELL Feb. 11 — NORTHVIEW Feb. 14 — at E.G.R. Feb. 18 — at Charlotte Feb. 21 — ZEELAND Feb. 25 — at Delton Feb. 28 — at F.H.C. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Dec. 14 — at Otsego Tournament Dec. 21 — at Holiday Cup Jan. 4 — at L-wood Tournament Jan. 7 — MIDDLEVILLE Jan. 9 — LOWELL Jan. 11 — at Wayland Tournament Jan. 16 — NORTHVIEW Jan. 18 — r.t G.R.C. Tournament Jan. 21 — at Maple Valley Jan. 23 — at E.G.R. Jan. 30— ZEELAND Feb. 3 — OTSEGO Feb. 6 — F.H.C. Feb. 10 — at Caledonia Feb. 13 — at Hudsonville Feb. 18 — CHARLOTTE Feb. 20 — at Wyoming Park Feb. 22 — O-K White at Zeeland Dutchmen eagers win four of first five games Hope College's varsity boys basketball team concluded its busiest stretch of lhe season (five games in nine days) by taking a third place in the inaugural Old Kent Classic at the Van Andel Arena. The Flying Dutchmen went 4-1 at the tournament. Hope beat Concordia 94-60, lost a heartbreaker to Aquinas, 79-70, and prevailed 76-73 over Cornerstone. Sophomore Pat Stegeman, of Caledonia High, scored 11 points in the win over Concordia. Stegeman is averaging 8.4 points. 3.6 rebounds and has 10 assists and 5 blocks. After their season opener versus North Park College on Wednesday night, Hope will travel to Trinity Christian (Palos Heights, III.) this coming Saturday. Elk hunt to include two hunters from Hastings VARSITY WRESTLING Dec. 5 — at Ionia Dec. 7 — at Ionia Dec. 12 — HUDSONVILLE Dec. 14 — at Wy. Park Invite Dec. 19 — WYOMING PARK Dec. 21 — at Allegan Livite Jan. 4 — L.H. LAMB TOURNAMENT Jan. 9 — at Lowell Jan. 11 — at Delton Invite Jan. 16 — at Northview Jan. 23 — E.G.R. Jan. 25 — at Lansing Waverly Jan. 30 — at Zeeland Feb. 1 — at Lakewood Feb. 6 — at FJLC. Feb. 8 — O-K White at H-ville Feb. 12 — Team Districts Feb. 13 — Team districts Feb. 15 — Ind. Districts being crowned. On Feb. 22, Delton will again host lhe Slate finals for competitive cheer with many talented teams on hand DELTON HIGH VARSITY BASKETBALL Dec. 10 — DOWAGIAC Dec. 13 — at G-A Dec. 17 — PENNFIELD Dec. 20 — KAL. CHR. Jan. 7 — at Plainwell Jan. 10 — at Hackett Jan. 14 — at Otsego Jan. 17 — at Parchment Jan. 21 — at Paw Paw Jan. 24 — MATTAWAN Jan. 28 — G-A. Jan. 31 — at Pennfieid Feb. 4 — at Kai. Chr. Feb. 7 — HACKETT Feb. 11 — COMSTOCK Feb. 14 — PARCHMENT Feb. 18 — at Gull Lake Feb. 21 — PAW PAW Feb. 25 — HASTINGS Feb. 28 — at Mattawan March 3 — Districts VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Dec. 14 — at ST.P. Tournament Dec. 16 — at Parchment Dec. 21 — at G.R. Tournament Jan. 6 — OLIVET Jan. 8 — KAL. CHR. Jan. 15 — HACHETT Jan. 18 — at Rogers Tournament Jan. 20 — MARSHALL Jan. 22 — at Pennfieid Jan. 25 — DELTON TOURNAMENT Jan. 29 — MATTAWAN Feb. 1 — at Ham. Tournament Feb. 5 — at Paw Paw Feb. 12 — G-A Feb. 15 — KVA at Mattawan Feb. 17 — at Plainwell March 1 — DISTRICTS VARSITY WRESTLING Jan. 5 — at Bangor Jan. 7 — at Vicksburg Invite Dec. 12 — at Parchment Dec. 14 — at Grand Haven Invite Dec. 28 — at Northview Invite Jan. 4 — at Hamilton Invite Jan. 7 — COMSTOCK Jan. 11 — DELTON INVITE Jan. 16 — at Pennfieid Jan. 18 — at Three Rivers Invite Jan. 23 — MATTAWAN Jan. 25 — at New Lothrup Jan. 30 — at Paw Paw Feb. 1 — at Lakewood Invite Feb. 6 — G-A Feb. 8 — KVA Feb. 12 — Team Districts Feb. 15 — IND. DISTRICTS Previews next week The learn previews, for prep boys basketball, girls volleyball and wrestling will appear next week in lhe Hastings Banner along with photos of all of the varsity teams, including the cheerleading squads. So pick up lhe Banner next week and read all about the expectations of Barry County's best. Two Hastings* residents have been randomly selected to participate in the state's Dec. 9-17 elk hunt. The two local hunters are Bonnie Jean Ranguette and Ricky Ray Reynolds. A total of 200 Michigan residents will take part in the hunt. The successful applicants were computer-drawn from a pool of 42.3b7 people. This year's elk hunting areas will include portions of Alpena, Charlevoix. Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency. Otsego and Presque Isle counties. The highlight of Al Molde's 10 years at Western Michigan University was the Broncos' trip to the California Bowl in 1988. Here. Molde stands at midfield of the Fresno stadium that game was played on. His overall record at WMU. 168-102-8. Serving Entire BARRY COUNTY Raines to race for Pennzoil team in *97 Tony Raines, the defending American Speed Association (ASA) champion, will compete for Rookie of the Year honors as a member of the Pennzoil truck racing team next season. Raines. 32. who won lhe ASA title in his ninth year on the Midwestern circuit in 1996, winning at Cedar Rapids. Iowa. Salem. Ind. and Kenly. N.C. He is expected to be a favorite to continue the ASA's dominance of rookie awards in NASCAR. ASA graduates Johnny Benson. Glen Allen Jr. and Bryan Rcffner won rookie awards in Winston Cup. Busch and Craftsman truck senes. Ready to Wrestle! Practices recently began for the winter prep teams. Basketball, volleyball and wrestling athletes are currently busy prepanng for the year's opening matchups. Here, Hastings' wrestler Kevin Morgan puts the clamps on a fellow Saxon grappler, while the team s coach, Dave Furrow, evaluates his squad's prospects. The wrestling team's first meet is tonight at Ionia High. Basketball begins Tuesday at home against Ionia and volleyball opens the following Saturday at the Otsego Tournament. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1996 — Page 13 AIDS, continued from page 2 friends of theirs who had died of AIDS. The quilt, according to a press release put out by the high school, is "a stark reminder of the lives lost in this epidemic. Il is a fo­ cus point tu remind us thal we need to work harder to prevent AIDS." I'ideed. those who take the time to care­ fully read the individual panels within the 12-fooi sections may perhaps feel as if they’ve come lo know those who died. Within individual panels are photographs of those who died, photographs of family members, written tributes by family mem­ bers and friends, lists of things the AIDS victim liked, lists of the victim’s accom­ plishments. inspirational poems and say­ ings. and many other items. Lyle Olmstead's panel features a cloth duck with two babies swimming in a blue cloth pond. Relatives and friends have signed their names in the pond area, and Lyle’s dale of birth — April of 1952 — and date of death — May of 1994 — are listed. Pictures of a pretty, dark-haired girl and a small baby are featured on a panel memorial­ izing lhe deaths of 23-year-old Jaana Rober­ son and her 5 1/2-month-old daughter Brijaana. A written tribute by friends of Rober­ son said in pari, "she was truly unique and a real one-of-a-kind. She was kind to everyone, looked down on no one. and always stood up for the underdog." A panel memorializing 34-year-old Danny Henson said Henson had a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and an master's in biochem­ istry. was a member of the Theta XI frater­ nity. and "loved volleyball." The message. "We love yr.f, we miss you. we’II meet again." was r.gned by "Dad. Mom. sister, brother, nephew." and "Best friend Smokey." High school students, faculty members, and members of the community were able to view the quilts from noon lo 8 p.m. Wednesday. They will be on display today (Thursday) from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Students viewing the quilts Wednesday were "almost awestruck" by lhe numbers of people memorialized on the Hastings panels and other panels, according to Applied Health Technology teacher Pat Smith. A large book containing the names of all those who are memorialized with a quilt panel was also on display. Smith said. “It’s like (the students) never really believed there were this many people who'd died of AIDS." she said. And. she explained to students, those on lhe panels were just a small fraction of lhe total number who have died and continue to die. Smith said when she viewed the quilts. "I got teary, especially when 1 saw the mom and baby who had died. I think lhe tragedy is we have lost nany great minds — many who might have contributed more lo our ex­ istence. but their lives were cut short. We’ve lost so mudi V] bumwcreMiyilx: , According to NAMES Project educational materials. "By showing a personal glimpse of lhe fives that have been lost, the quilt helps students see beyond the statistics and learn about the human impact of the epi­ demic." After viewing the quills, students and oth­ ers were able lo express their feelings about lhe display on a blank 12- by 12-foot cloth quilt section which will be kept at Hastings High School. This is the first year the quills have been displayed in Hastings, and also the first year an AIDS awareness assembly has been held at the high school. "We wanted to let kids know thal AIDS has a face." Smith said. Smith organized lhe project at the high school, with the h-lp of other teachers, stu­ dent members of ti.e Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). and other stu­ dents. Bringing the quill sections to Hastings was first proposed to Smith by Barry-Eaton District Health Department nurse Pat Lewis, who said she's been working with victims of AIDS for many years and wanted to raise public awareness about the disease, promote prevention efforts, educate people about the dangers of becoming infected with the disease, and overcome some of the "hate, prejudice, and fear" that has surrounded vic­ tims of the disease. * According to Names Project educational materials. "The AIDS virus is spreading more swiftly than ever among American youth. Half of all new HIV infections occur in someone 25 years old or younger. But many teengers still ’hink. 'AIDS can’t hap­ pen to me.’" Preparations for the AIDS assembly and quilt display have been under way since September. The project "has gotten a lot of support from the community." Lewis said. Bowling SCORES: Hastings High graduate Lyle Olmstead is memorialized on one of the quilt panels. Monday Mixers The Green Chics 39-13; Kelleys Keglers 32-20; Girrbachs 3O%-21%; Deweys Auto Body 30-22; Rowdie Girls 30-22; Three Ponies Tack 27-25; Michelob 25-27; Mr Bruces 22-30; Brians Tire 21-31; Hartzler Tours 20%-3l%; TM Lassies 19-33; Hastings Bow* 15-37. Good Games and Series - M Matson 183-491; N. James 175-446; C. Beckwith 183-461; R Shapley 175-505; D. Van­ Campen 207-533; S. Nash 154-451; F. Ruthruff 187-491; S Sebastian 236-523; J Carpenter 179-481; C. Peterson 131; D. James 168; L. Perry 161; R. Bennett 157; D. Gross 133; V. Carr 162; M. Hutchings 156; B Anders 164; H. Hewitt 151. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 37-15; Le Harves 33%-18%; Leftovers 29-23; Valley Realty 27- 25; Bosleys 26%-25%; Varneys 23%-28%; Hastings Bowl 23-29; Lucky Shots 21%-3O%; Early Birds 20-24; Hum­ mers 18-34. Good Games and Series — C. Stuart 206-530; M. Atkinson 204-502; J. McKeough 161- 454; B. Norris 166-453; I. Ruthruff 162-438; L. Jackson 150-411; M. Dull 142-378; A. Boniface 136-376; C. Swinkunas 147-371; M. Bell 138-364; J. Piper 139-360; B. Bodo 143-347; S. Everett 178; S. Sebas­ tian 177: F. Ruthruff 169; L. Bahs 167; S. Salazar 149; B. Estep 146; D. Olmsted 141; B. Collier 134. Speakers at the Wednesday assembly unveiling the AIDS quilt sections includedytom left) Lou, Cindy, and Ryan. Lou and Ryan suffer from AIDS, and Recreation #3 Cindy s br6iher Lyle died of AIDS and is memorialized on pqp q(,lhe quilt sections — Barry Automotive 35.5; Freeport Elevator on display this week at the Hastings High School library. J I. '. i 32; Cariton Center Excavating 29.5: Crystal New Barry KCC dedication slated The Kellogg Community College Bam County Center. 2950 Gun Lake Road, will be dedicated tn a ceremony a< 2 p.m. Thursday. Dec 12. Special guest of the college will be Dr. Phyllis Peters Hart, a graduate of Hastings High School and the very first student to enroll for classes when Kellogg Community Coliege was started by the Battle Creek Board of Education. Dr. Han. a psychologist prac­ ticing in California, has agreed to cut the rib­ bon. officially opening the new Barry County facility. Dr. Paul R. Ohm. KCC president, will YMCA-Hasttaip Youth CotmcS’. Fan Women*, VoUeyboU Leoxue Standing. — Dec. 1, 1M6 A League: W/L Bob s Gon and Tackle................................... 47-1 CJ Properties................................................ 43-11 Leafwood Lumber........... ............................ 31-23 ICS Travel.......................................................30-24 McConnell's Drill Team............................22-29 Hastings Burial Vault..................................... 8-43 MamStreet Savings Bank............................. 2-32 B League: W/L Ray James Electric...................................... 44-10 Goodenough's Goodies............................... 34-20 Title Office..................................................... 31-23 Snider Satellites............................................. 26-28 Ranger Tool and Die.................. .25-26 Woodmansee Sawmill................................ 25-29 Backe Construction......... . ........................... 23-31 Tope/Gilbert PLC........................................ 21-33 Flesfab..............................................................11-40 serve as master of ceremonies. receiving pro­ gram assistance from members of the KCC Board of Trustees representatives of the Barry County Bot.d of Commissioners and Building Authority, as well as members of the Rutland Township Board of Trustees. Among the honored guests at the occasion will be members of the Barry County Futuring Committee, which played a major role in the college's decision to build a facility in Barry County and area school officials. The public is invited to the ceremony and to share in the open house and tours, which will follow from 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Clear Water 29 and Fairchild Oil 25. Good Games and Series — R. Fay 210-545; D. Lambert 201-565; E. Olsen 200-525; J. Buehler 2O6-2OJ-552; R. Wieland 551; B. King 241-576. Wednesday P.M. Eye and Ent Specialists 37-15; Mace’s Ph. 31 %-20%; H&S Machine 31-21; F.H. Par­ ties 3.1-21; Mills Landing 29-23; Misfits 28- 24; Nashville Chiro 27-25: Valley Realty 26-26; Hair Care Center 25%-26%; Lifestyles 23-29; Varney's Stables 17-35; Va­ cant 6-46. High Games and Series - K Becker 191-536; G. Otis 175-488; M. Brimmer 189-479; B Johnson 186-451; C. Parsons PUBLIC NOTICE 156-444; J. George 166-441; B. Vmgindewey 166-433; M. Dull 151-406; C. Trumbull 132-361; T. Soya 156419; B Miner 150-403; J. Gardner 129-355. B Hathaway 195. E. Vanasse 181; F Girrbach 170. D Seeber 175; E. Mesccar 164. R Reichard 153; C. Watson 152; D Brewer 162; D Bums 151; L. Elliston 520; M Masson 437 Bowlerettes Kent Oil 28-20: Bennett Industries 27-21. Hecker Insurance 25-23; Dorothy 's Hair Sty l­ ing 23-25; D. J. Electric 21-27; Carlton Center Excavating 20-28. Good Games and Series — J. Pettengdl 162-395; J. Elliston 147-429; L Elliston 194-538; G Potter 154-435; D.L Coenen 125-287; P Britten 154; J. Donnini 155. R Murphy 178-510; K Fowler 16U; T Christopher 183-510. E Ulrich 172-479. T Redman 129-357; S. Merrill 196-53; J Hamilton 170-474. Saturday Majors Boys Good Games — D. Salazar 187; S. Parish 186; B. Bowman 173; A. McBain 172; K. Hammond 168; J. James 161: M. Salazar 145. Giris High Games and Series — W. Miller 105-293; T Morgan 106-267. Sunday Night Mixed Short N Sweet 38-14; Rednecks 37-15; B S ers 32-20; D & N Mortgage 30-22; S & S 29%-22%; Thunder Alley 29-19; Runarounds 27-25; Fearsome 4 26-26; Tasmamac's 26-26; QB & Associates 25%-26%; Begin­ ners Plus 25126%; Diehards 24%-27%; 2x4 24-28; Bowling Buddies 23%-28%; Danger Zones 23-29; Get Along Gang 17-35; Friends 16-32. Womens High Games and Series — K Conley 166-479; D Vickers 179-470. L. Davis 171-462; A. Hubbell 197; M. Snyder 192; D. Snyder 186; S. Sanborn 180. C Wilcox 178; K. Sutfin 178; N. Lambert 172; B. Hayes 170; S. Snider 163, D.A. Snyder 147; J. Dezess 118. Mens High Games and Series — K Busbee 224-578; K Beyer 224-533; D Seeber 193-529. J. Smith 189-522; K Lambeth 186-516; J. Jiles 190-515; R Craven 182-503; J. Davis 196-499; J. De hat III 189-442; C Simpson 172-439; R. Snyder IB 170; B Hubbell 168; V. Dezess 164; T James 164. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 37-15; Hastings Bowlers 33-19; Mosteder Graphics 32-20; Advanced Commercial Printing 28-24; Pin Seekers 28-24; Lockshop 28-24; Woodmansee Sawmill 25-27; Flexfib 24-28; Viking 20-32; Bye 5-47. Mens High Games & Series D. Blakely 204; R. Reed 204-562; G. Snyder 196-507; G Kause 207-550; R. O’Keefe 189-499; K. Greenfield 221-512; J. Baughoff 146; D. Wordell 184; IL Phenix 218-525; S. Hyde 179; M. Christensen 167; L. Burch 167; J. Sibley 455. Womens High Gaines & Series K. Kuhlman 175-467; L. Thomas 151-396; L. Nelson 166451; O. Buchanan 187-515; J. Gasper 225; C. Coble 157. • CITY OF HASTINGS • • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 17,1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, to consider several variance requests by the Hastings Area Schools from Ordinance Sections 3.55-(4), 3.55 (2), 3.65,3.190 and 3.67 for the premises known as Northeastern Elementary School located at 519 E'ist Grant Street, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 17,19*6 at 7J0 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, to consider several variance requests by the Hastings Area Schools from Ordinance Sectinns 3.55 (4), 3.65 and 3.67 for the premises known as Southeastern Elementary School located at 1300 Soutn East Street. Hastings, Michigan. These variances will allow the applicant to enlarge an existing nonconforming structure, to deviate from the required number of parking spaces specified in '.he ordinance, and to construct an addition to an existing permitted use closer to the property line than the ordinance allows. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-000-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk YMCA NEWS MOOSE MIXED Four R's 37V4; Three Ponies 35; 9 and a Wiggle 33%; Heads Out 33%; Special Ks 32; Get Lucky 29%; Sears Service 29; Working On It 27; Ten Pins 27; Odd Balls 26; Late Comers 25%; Big O’s 25%; Rocky 4 24; Gut­ ter Gang 20; Ramblers 19%; Gillons 19; Four Stars 10%; Roscos 10. Good Gaines and Series Men — M. Lydy 191-526; B Ripley 221-531; T Lewis 154-444; P Tossava 215-536; G. Seton 167-474; R Hildenbrand 184-532; W Gillons 168-456; S. Gillons 199-519; M McKee 239-689; D. Sears 190-526; D Whitney 176-505; J. Mays 222-628; J. Bar num 213-590; J. Taylor 185-530; E. Keeler 226-592; B Madden 223-594; R Faye 229-571; D. Keillor 198-544; J. Barnum 111 169; S. Peabody 205-545; C. Purdum Jr. 248-635; K. Meaney 188; R. Robbins 195; T. Heath 224; T. Ramses 203. Good Gaines and Series Women — D. Bartimus 187-522; S. Ripley 161-400; A Gilkms 169-480; Shirlee V. 221-604; S. Keeler 197-551; F Ruthruff 180-496; S. McKee 2)5; K. Keeler 188; J. Madden 170; S. Keillor 130; M. Whitney 153. These variances will allow the applicant to enlarge an existing nonconforming structure and to deviate from the required number of perking spaces specified in the ordinance The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the ■ Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-9462468) or TDD call relay services 1-800649-3777 Everil Q. Manshum City Clerk �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 5, 1996 Car-bike accident victim recovering A 13-year-old Hastings boy who was seri­ ously injured in an October car-bicycle acci­ dent is recovering from his injuries and is back in school. Anthony W. Vcltre was riding west on lhe sidewalk on Stale Street and attempted lo HOLIDAY... continued from page 1 Weather causes accident Melissa R Rose, 18, of Hastings, was not injured after her pickup truck was involved in a Friday morning one-vehicle accident on Coats Grove Road near Barber Road in Hastings Township Michigan State Police troopers said Rose lost control of her steering capability after driving onto an icy area of the road, resulting in the vehicle turning over. Chartton Park museum curator Sara Feldbauer displays some of the pieces featured in the museum's temporary exhibit of musical instruments. Charlton Park exhibits old musical instruments The museum al Charlion Pask is featuring a temporary exhibit titled "Musical Instru­ ments " The exhibit displays musical instruments commonly played during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, including brass and string instruments and mouth organs. All instruments are from Charlton Park's collection and were put together by Tonya Cronknght. an intern fiom the public his* lory program at Western Michigan Univer­ sity said park curator Sara Feldbauer. The display will be up for about six months on the second floor of the Museum and can be viewed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p m. Visitors may also view the exhibit when they attend "Of Christmas Past" on Dec. 7. 8. 14 and 15 from noon to 5 p.m. The museum is closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. I for the Christmas holidays. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County Banner CLASSIFIEDS The breakfast lasts until 8:30. The Christmas Home to Home Craft Show takes place from 10 a m. lo 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p m. Maps of locations are available at Small Craft Warning, Hearts Desire and Dakota Country Crafts The First United Methodist Church will host the Hastings Women’s Club Christmas Tea for members and guests al I p.m Business open houses sponsored by the Chamber's Retail Committee will have highlighted gift items and refreshments from 5 to 8 p.m. Fifty cent per person Holly Trolly lours start al 6 p.m. and last to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday Several events are scheduled al the court­ house. beginning at 6:45 p.m The Hastings Jaycccs sponsor a tree decorating al 6:45 p.m. Friday and Mayor Fr nk Campbell will turn on the Christmas lights at 7 p.m. Group community caroling happens from “ to 8 p.m.. while combined carol singing on the courthouse steps will start al 8 p m., un­ der the direction of Robert Fuller. Al 7 p.m, the Exchange Club will serve hot chocolate and the Kiwanis Club will serve cookies. Saturday, Dec. 7 The parade, hosted by the Lions Club, will begin al 2 p.m. from lhe K-mart lot. Il will proceed along Court. Michigan. State, Church and Court streets, ending back al the K-mart lot. The Thomapple Garden Club holds its Greens Sale at the First United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. lo 3 p.m There will also be a bake sale and pre-orders are pre­ ferred. Hastings Public Library has three events scheduled beginning with Jenifer Ivinskas telling children's stories at 10 a.m. and First United Methodist Youth bell ringers al 10:30 a.m. Winners of the poster contest will be announced al the library al 11 a m. Cinema Four will show free movies al 11 a.m. Saturday. Charlton Park holds its "Of Christmas Past" presentation from noon to 5 p.m. Sat­ urday and Sunday. Admission is $4 for adults 16 and older and $1 for children ages 5 to 15. Children under five will be admitted free. The program will include English plum pudding, roasted chestnuts, ornament making and dulcimer music in the village church. Donations are requested from people hav­ ing their gift wrapping done at Hope United Methodist and the Cinema lobby from noon to 4 p.m. The First Baptist Church Praise Singers and Children's Choir will perform on lhe courthouse lawn at I p.m. Saturday. Awards for parade floats and home and business decorating will be presented during the intermission of the Storytellers Festival at St. Rose Church. The festival begins al 7 p.m. and The Crossing will perform Irish music at 8 p.m. Tickets are $2. Sunday, Dec. 8 Santa Claus will pay a visit to JC Pen­ ney's from 1 to 3 p.m. A live nativity with a cast of 25 and fea­ turing the drama of Joseph will lake place downtown at 3:30 p.m. Sunday events conclude with lhe Jubal Brass Group performing al the First United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. I Call the Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 l‘<lK ROTTWEILER PUPPIES 616-877-0342._______________ WANTED: Male Shi-Tzu for breeding. Must be AKC regis­ tered Leave message al 6’6-9484235 Hasimw SiTihi s PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Servlet. Steven Jewel!, registered tnoer, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, collages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message. I It Ip Wank'd FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF BARRY COUNTY, is seeking a part­ time bort:-based service provid­ er to work wiC. families present­ ing issues of child-care, home management, nutrition, budget­ ing, and support. Strong inter­ personal and writing skills, valid Michigan driver's license, and reliable insured transportation required. Send resume and cover letter to Family and Children’s Service, 182 West Van Buren. Battle Creek, Ml 49017, EEOC HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak SL. Freeport. MI EOE I or Salt ADOPTION: Is our only way of becoming parents. Please help us by letting us help you. We will provide an abundance of love and happiness for your infant in our country home. Please call Dick and Cindy at 1-800-225-7535. We are approved through Adoption’s Associates Inc. 1989 BUICK SKYLARK. 2 door, quad 4, loaded, 58,000 miles, excellent condition, S5^D0. Call 367-4065. *80-’90a CARS FOR $125. Seized and sold locally by IRS, DEA. FE1. 1-800-522-2730. ext 2188. II anted WANTED: a hard lop for 1990-1996 Jeep Wrangler, 945-98455.__________________ I ar Hi al SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOM PRIVATE COUNTRY HOME with large garage, good location, exactly 10 miles south­ west of Hastings on M-43, beau­ tiful all new interior, perfect for non-smoking retired couple or single adult, no pets, no children; $450 per month rent plus utili­ ties. 616-664-4983 WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948-4094,____________ WANTED TO BUY fairly new motorized treadmill. Phonos 758-3562. Mobile llonie> ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. Sallanal \d\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026. exL 1400. 24hn. Coininiinitv \oitce\ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED NOW. $120 daily processing mail from your home for Nation­ al Coupon. Easy? No experience needed. Limited openings. Application 1-617-455-1918,24 hrs. MRS CLAUS ANNUAL BAZAAR AND CRAFT SHOW. Saturday. December 7th, 9am-4pm. Ionia Middle School. Union Street & M-21 (east of M-66). 170 boothsbasketx, ceramics, wood, floral arrangements, clothing, bird houses, baby items, Christmas assortments, and thousands of other gift ideas. Breakfast served 8am-1! am. Lunch and snacks available all day. Sponsoted by Ionia County Commision on Aging. f COURT NEWS l/n< < Ham un\ \ultnnnli\r START DATONG TONIGHT! Play Michigan’s dating game; 1-800-ROMANCE, extt4947 • A Plainwell man was given jail time for violating his probation. Trevor R. Perkins. 22, of 7130 Marsh Road, was on probation for lhe breaking and entering of a Marsh Road gas station. McNeill said Perkins has been given nu­ merous opportunities "and has continued to scrape along... Most individuals when they're pul on probation have not been given three or four chances to violate it." Perkins' attorney. Bill Doherty, said Perkins was in court for Alternative Direc­ tions. which he did because of racial threats. He said Perkins has gotten his driver's li­ cense back and is going to night school. "I have a hard time seeing thal there hasn't been progress made," said Doherty. Fisher replied that Perkins' history is that “he hasn't done anything until he's facing jail." He continued Perkins' probation, but imposed 40 days in jail with credit for 12 days served. "I think you are making progress." Fisher said, "but I want you to understand you can't smoke a joint every now and then with your buddies, or on your birthday, or when the Lions win and you're happy about that." • Michael S. Morford. 42. of Gobles pleaded guilty to '.turd offense drunk driving. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors agreed to a one year jail cap and dismissed a charge of driving on a suspended or revoked license. Sentencing was scheduled for Dec. 12. • Mark S. Nunley. 23. of Battle Creek, was scheduled for a Jan. 6 trial on a charge of assault with intent to great bodily harm less than murder. A Dec. 20 date was sched­ uled for a hearing on a motion to quash evi­ cross Washington Street Oct. 20 when he was hit by a vehicle being driven by Daniel E. Snowden. 27. of Hastings, who was mak­ ing a right turn onto Slate Street from Washington Street. Vcltre was air lifted lo DeVos Children's Hospital at Butterworth in critical condition Investigating officer Clifford Morse of the Hastings City Police said the car ran up Veltre's chest and landed with the right front lire on his face. In what he called "an amazing sequence of events." customers and employ- • ees al Pizza Hut ran out and lifted the car off Vcltre and a passing nurse stopped to provide first aid. "that most likely saved this kid's life." Morse said Vcltre spent a week in the hospital with broken ribs and a skull fracture near his brain stem. The fracture did not puncture Vcltre's brain and it appears he did not suffer any brain damage. "If anyone had God on their side, it was this kid." Morse said. He said Snowden is scheduled for an in­ formal hearing on careless driving citation, similar to a traffic ticket. He said lhe evi­ dence did not appear to warrant seeking any criminal charges. Morse said the senous nature of the acci­ dent was compounded by lhe fact that Veltre had no identification on him al the time and it took several hours before he could be iden­ tified. He said officers could also have been helped if Vcltre’s bicycle had been licensed as required by city ordinance. If the bicycle had been licensed, officers could have gone to the bicycle records to find Vcltre's name or fol­ lowed a trail of owners. POLICE BEAT Juveniles accused of knife threat HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are seeking warrants for malicious destruction of property and aggravated assault against two male juveniles for a Nov. 20 knife incident on a Hastings school bus Police said a transportation investigator for lhe Hastings school district told them a 14ycar-old and a 15-year old had threatened another student on the bus with a foldable black knife and had cut several holes in the scats The investigator told police lhe two would be expelled and he was contacting police for possible charges. Police said the 14-year-old told them he took lhe folding black knife from his 15-yearold companion and snapped the blade open and began playing with it. including cutting the bus seal. He told police he also pul the knife up to his neck while looking at a female student with an "intimidating grin" on his face. Police said th- 15-year-old told them he was messing around with the knife and asked a female student if she cared if he cut her kg. He said the 14-year-old asked for the knife and he gave it to him. He said he didn't see what the 14-year old did with the knife, but after they got off the bus. the 14-year old told him be had accidentally cut the seat. Both juveniles said the incident was in a joking fashion and nobody took them senously. Another student on lhe bus told police her fnend told her the 15-year old said he would cut her throat. The witness said the (wo had cut holes in the seat, but she hadn’t seen the knife. She said the incident was not joking and her friend had been frightened. The victim of lhe threat said on two separate days the suspects had threatened to cut her throat. She told police on lhe second day she went to the front of the bus to get a tissue and when she returned to her seat, lhe 14-year old pointed the knife at her kg. telling her he would cut her throat. She said the two were laughing and that she feared for her safety. The case has been sent to the prosecutor’s office with the warrant requests. Trailer stolen from residence MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are investigating the theft of a flatbed trailer from the 8500 block of Barryvilk Road near Dowling Road between noon Nov. 24 and 11 a.m. Nov. 27. » The victim told deputies he and a friend planned to get firewood and needed the trailer fur that purpose. He said they went to the friend's home where the trailer was parked, but when they arrived, it was missing. When he asked the friend where lhe trailer was. the friend said he thought the victim had picked it up last week. The trailer was parked in the back of the property near a field. It was described as an 8* x 20' tongue and groove trailer with three axks. Deputies said due the size, a large towing host would have been required to remove the trailer. The victim said there had been a black tool box left on lhe front of the trailer. The value of lhe trailer was estimated at $2,000. Hunter’s gun stolen from car THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are investigating the theft of a gun from a unlocked car on Moe Road near Parmalee Road Nov. 22. The victim told deputies he parked the car lo go hunting. He said about 11 a.m.. he put the gun and his hunting clothes in lhe car and kft with a friend. He said they returned about I p.m., but he did not notice the gun missing until the next day. The gun was described as a Mossberg 9200, 12 gauge, with a value of $600. The victim said il had a Weaver scope worth about $100 and a leather sling and hard gun case. Break-in reported in Orangeville ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a break-in of a home on Wildwood Road. The victim said stolen items included a Sony CD disc changer and car stereo and a 12 gauge shotgun. One hurt in two-car accident BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — A Battle Creek woman was discharged Wednesday from Battle Creek Community Hospital after she was involved in a two-car accident Nov. 30. Michigan Slate Police troopers said Michael P. Palmer. 26. of Hastings, was northbound on North Avenue when he saw Anna L. Ogletree. 73. traveling west on Dowling Road. Palmer said he saw Ogletree slow, but not stop at lhe intersection. He told troopers he swerved to avoid Ogletree but was unable to avoid the collision. Troopers said Ogletree was not sure w hat had happened, but asked them if she had run a stop sign. They said evidence was consistent with Palmer's version of events. Palmer was not injured in the accident. Ogletree was cited for disregarding a stop sign. Local man hurt on off-road vehicle RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man was treated and released from Pennock Hospital after suffering an injury on an off-road vehicle behind a West Green Street residence. Michigan State Police troopers said David Salazar Jr.. 17, was driving the vehicle up a hill Dec. 1. when it nearly flipped over. As Salazar was attempting lo control lhe vehicle, his kft foot slipped off the foot peg. When the vehicle landed back on the ground, the peg cut into his kft leg. Police advise defensive winter driving HASTINGS — The Michigan Stale Police are warning motorists lo drive defensively through Barry County with lhe onset of winter. Troopers are reporting an increasing number of vehicle crashes due to the winter road conditions. They advise motorists lo give themselves a few extra minutes to make sure lhe vehick windows are cleaned off and allow for slower speeds due to the road conditions. They also remind motorists to make sure that seat bells arc used by all occupants of the vehick. Con men strike in Eaton County CHARLOTTE — The Eaton County Sheriffs Department is warning area residents to beware of attempts lo defraud them over lhe holiday season Sheriff Rick Wahl said an Eaton County resident had $1,200 stolen from his home by two men posing as waler and sewer repairmen. They came to his door and told him his neighbors had been having sewer problems and asked if they could come inside to look at his system. Once inside, one man asked to be shown lhe basement while lhe other went lo another area of the house After they kft. lhe man discovered his safety deposit box had been broken open and the cash removed The two men are desen bed as being of Hispanic or Mediterranean descent, driving a black truck with dark tinted windows. "This kind of criminal is very plausible and smooth-talking." said Wahl. "The best protection is to never allow anyone in your home thal you don't know. Use reputable local contractors for repairs and maintenance." The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. dence. I I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-12-12.pdf e3d70ecac4fee5157a889b5de1b1d43f PDF Text Text New school brings personnel changes See Page 3 Winter sports seasons begin Photographic looks at Hastings parade See Pages 10-13 See Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 terr--" - TINGS THURSDAY. DECEMBER 12. 1996 VOLUME 142. NO 50 Ebenezer Scrooge play is Dee. 17 Members uf lhe community can view ■ ipecul public perlormance of the play "Ebenezer!" at Central Auditorium in Hasting, Tueaday. Dec. 17, by the members of the Acton and Playwrights Initiative Theater of Kalamazoo. The play is based on Charles Dickens* "A Christmas Carol." It begins at 7 pan. Admission is S3. A special grant from the Ans Council of Kalamazoo and financial assistance from the pareniAeacher organizations of the Hastings elementary schools has made possible a number of free presentations of “Ebenezer!" at the district's elememancs Dec. 16-19 After the performances, students will learn improvisational skills at special workshops given by lhe theater troupe. TK Players plan ‘Enter Laughing' The TK Players of Thomapplc Kelk>$g High.School wiUproaont the Cart Renter u-medy tuner Laughing" Thurs­ day, Friday and Swurday >.EnuigK*D®c. 12 U. Scott Evans will play the stage-struck youth who works as a delivery boy in a sewing machine factory. His parents are played by Nate Brady and Anne-Marie Hart. The semi-professional theater company he joins includes Jake Blough, Tara Schweitzer and Paul Wade. The love interest is lhe office girl, played by Lauro Reed. Other cast members are Ben Osborne, Julie Cordts, Krissy Williams, Josh Cnossen. Ryan Taggart, Tami Bruin, Joah Sleoru and Lindsay Bremer. The play is directed by Steve Evans. For information about tickets, call 795-7727. MADD planning candlelight vigil The Barry County chapter of Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will have its I Oth annual Candlelight Vigil in Remembrance and Hope al 7 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 14, on the west steps of the Barry County Courthouse. "This is a special time to share with victims, victims* family members and friends lhe memory of their loved ones and to give hope to those who have survived alcohol-impaired driving crashes.** said MADD spokesperson Mickey Cousino. Everyone is welcome to attend, but they should dress warmly because lhe program will take place outdoors. If a victim's family member would tike the name of a loved one read during the ceremony, they are urged to call 765-5322. Another number to call for more information is 948-3388. Band and choirs to have concerts kigh School PRICE 50* Some call move a ‘political payback’ News Briefs The Hastings ANNER and Middle School choirs and bands will have holiday concerts Sunday afternoon at the high school auditorium. The middle school program will get under way at 2 p m. with lhe seventh and eighth grade bands performing a variety of music, including "An African Noel." "Santa Meets Sousa" and "Jolly Old Sleigh Ride." The high school music department will present an hour of uninterrupted holiday music beginning al 4 p.m. The choirs and bands will present "Sleight Ride," combined choral and band selections and excerpts from Handei's "Messiah." Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Radant ousted from county FIA Board by Mary Warner Surf Writer B-rry County Commissioners who voted to replace Ken Radant, longtime chairman of the Barry County Family Independence Agency Board, with 81-year-old Hastings resident and environmental health expert V. Harry Adrounie, did so as a "political pay­ back" to Radant, according to Commissioner Robert Wenger. The board voted 6-2 at its Tuesday meet­ ing to remove Radant from the board and re­ place him with Adrounie. Wenger and Board of Commissioners member Emmet Herring­ ton opposed Radant's removal. Voting for the placement of Adrounie on the board were commissioners Linda Watson. Sandra James. James Bailey, Tim Burd, Lew Newman and Rod Goebel. Radant. 60. owner of WBCH radio in Hastings and a former county commissioner and chairman, has been a member of the three-person FIA Board since 1983 and served for many years as FIA Board chair­ man Wenger said Radant's removal was "a payback for what he (Radant) had done to certain members of the Board of Commis­ sioners .o inc Republic*! ftuty." Wenger said Radant "ruffled some of the feathers of people at a Republican party meeting." Relations between Radant and the board were also strained when the issue arose over whether a WBCH reporter could tape board meetings using the county's sound system. Wenger said. (The issue was later resolved when the board installed a new pub­ lic address system in the room.) Wenger said the decision to replace Radant with Adrounie "was not based upon who had or who didn’t have better knowledge for lhe position." "I have no axe to grind with Mr. Adrounie. but his expertise is in the envi­ ronmental health field, not lhe public health field." Wenger said. Wenger said that "al this time, the whole health care system in Michigan and in the country is in a big mode of change. " He said the board will need the guidance of those who have gained ex pen i sc in health care matters to deal with the changes that arc occurring. Wenger said Radant's appointment was supported by FIA Director Ron Decker, Thomapple Manor Administrator Lynn Sommerfelt, Hastings Mayor Frank Camp­ bell, State Rep. Terry Geiger and Slate Rep. Joanne Emmons Wenger also charged board members with supporting AduunicVi flection because Adrounie had been supportive of certain board dxinglf ertk |M»*ucal van.- f' paigns. ( Wenger said *1 fell (hat our present FIA Board was doing an excellent job and there was no reason to change. We've got one of See RADAMT, continued on page 5 Santa Claus is coming to town Santa made his traditional appearance at Saturday's Christmas parade in Hastings. For more pictures ot the parade, look inside this issue of the Banner (photo by Perry Hardin). . City of Hastings will consider wastewater plant by David T. Young Editor A new and expanded wash water treatment plant appears to be in Hastings future. The big questions right now are bow and how much? The Hastings City Council Monday night voted to have a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. to talk about how to pro­ ceed with a wastewater treatment plant pro­ ject. The focus will be on how much to spend and on how big a plant it will be, per­ haps one and a half to two limes lhe current capacity. Time may be of lhe essence, according to bond attorney Cynthia Faulhaber of Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone of Lansing, who told lhe council that January and Febru­ ary usually have the lowest interest rates for selling bonds, so the city might want to let bids by Feb. 24. Faulhaber outlined a tentative timetable for lhe council, but most members feel there is a lot of discussion that still needs to be taken care of first. Faulhaber said the first step should be to issue official notice to rate payers that lhe city is considering issuing bonds to finance a new and expanded plant. That, she said, starts a 45-day referendum penod. The council eventually agreed to adopt a resolution to issue lhe official notice in the Banner. She also recommended that council apply for a filing fee and then on Jan. 13 adopt an ordinance authorizing issuance of bonds for the project. After that, bids for construction can be taken and notice of the pubEc sale of bonds can be published Faulhaber said it is critical that city stipu­ late that it intends to spend no more than $3 1/2 million for the project But Councilman David Jaspersc said he secs a lot of discussion on this matter ahead and there won't be enough time to have ev­ erything ready by Jan. 13. Mayor Frank Campbell said. "It seems we’re getting the cart ahead of lhe horse here," maintaining that engineering studies should be examined first. "I realize that we may be pushing a little bn," said City Manager Howard Penrod. "We'd be glad to discuss this in more detail. "But by adopting the resolution (to pub­ lish lhe notice), all we're doing is starting the process.*' J asperse added, "Somehow, we have to ex­ pand the wastewater treatment plant, we just need to decide how." Penrod then acknowledged that the city may not meet all the proposed scheduling deadlines for getting the project off the ground. See WASTEWATER, cont. on page 16 Funeral mass Saturday for Fr. Charles Jacobs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After a long and fruitful life of serving God, lhe Rev. Father Charles E. Jacobs, a Hastings native, died Tuesday at McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint. He was 84 Prior to his retirement July I, 1985, Fr. Jacobs served as a Roman Catholic priest al three parishes in lhe Lansing Diocese and as an assistant pastor at St. Mary's Cathedral in Lansing. Visitation for Fr. Jacobs is from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A funeral mass, officiated by the Most Rev. Paul V. Donovan, retired Bishop of the Kalamazoo Diocese, will be celebrated in Hastings at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, followed by burial at nearby Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Another funeral mass also will be held this week in Flushing, where Fr. Jacobs lived after his retirement and spent his longest tenure as a parish pnest. from 1953 to 1972. His funeral mass will be celebrated there al 11 a.m. Friday at St. Robert Catholic Church, with the Most Rev. Carl F. Mengeling. bishop of the Lansing Diocese, officiating. Visitation at St. Robert's will be held from noon to 9 p m., including a vigil for the deceased at 7:30 p.m today (Thursday). While the people and lhe parishes Fr. Ja­ cobs served were always special to him. St Rose in Hastings was "home." family members said. St. Rose is where Fr. Jacobs was bap- Rev. Father Charles E. Jacobs tized, received his first communion and con­ firmation. celebrated his first Solemn High Mass after his ordination as a priest and re­ turned a half-century later for his Golden Ju­ bilee Mass to celebrate 50 years in the priesthood. Over the years, he always considered it a special honor to return to St. Rose to pre­ side al the weddings, baptisms and other special occasions of Hastings area family members. In fact, every special family event was scheduled around Fr. Jacobs' ability to at­ tend. said nephew John Jacobs, president of J-Ad Graphics Fr. Jacobs last official duty at St. Rose was assisting at the funeral mass for his late brother. Melvin Jacobs, publisher of the Reminder and Banner, who died in November 1995. "He never got over dad's death." said John Jacobs. "He always talked about how much he missed his best friend in life. They would always call each other every Sunday about noon or one o'clock. They loved to talk pol­ itics, history, current events or just about how to cook something " Fr. Jacobs is survived by his sister Rose­ mary and her husband Robert Gorham of Hastings and several nieces and nephews In addition to brother Melvin. Fr. Jacobs was preceded in death by his parents. Charles and Frances (Heil) Jacobs, and brother Gordon J. Jacobs of Bolivar. Tenn. Bom on the family farm that is now part of Historic Charlton Park. Fr Jacobs re­ ceived all of his elementary and secondary education at St. Rose School, where he grad­ uated in 1930. . Classmate Edward McPharlin. who still lives in Hastings, recalls that he and Fr. Jacobs were the only boys in their class of seven. "Being the only two boys, we had to lean on each other at times." McPharlin said with a chuckle McPharlin attended Fr. Jacob's ordination in Lansing and recalls that his friend made lhe decision to become a priest during his junior year of high school "He (Fr. Jacobs) was well-liked wherever he had a parish. People liked him. He was a fricndly-iype,“ McPharlin said. Even through Fr. Jacobs' duties kept him away from the Hastings area most of the time. McPharlin said the two always enjoyed their "friendship whenever we had a chance ” Fr. Jacobs influenced countless lives in a dramatic way as pastor of his parishes. He always had a keen Interest in educa­ tional opportunities for young people, had a positive outlook and was instrumental in building several schools and a new church to serve Flushing. He was a "building priest’ who played a significant role in "creating classrooms and activity halls, bringing families together, building parish communities, developing lives...," John Jacobs said. Family members estimate that Fr. Jacobs must have baptized, married, counseled and buried thousands of people. He is remembered as a priest who always had genuine concern and a suggestion for consideration any time someone sought his counsel about life. "He always had time for you," John Jacobs said. He truly loved children and even taught in the classroom for a time while serving as a priest. "Being short in stature was a big plus with the kids he served. He seldom lowered over them." John Jacobs said. Fr. Jacobs could communicate well with children, "kind of at their level, but always with authority." See FR. JACOBS, continued on page 2 �I Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 12. 1996 RC&D tries to solve local conservation problems by David T. Young Editor A program to care for the environment and at the same time improve the area's economy is quietly attempting to make life better for mans people in Barry County and other re­ gions of Michigan. Resource Conservation and Development is run through the local U.S. Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service and is overseen by a board with representatives from the five counties that make up the Potawatomi Resource Conservation and De­ velopment Council. Jim Coury, executive director of the re­ gional RC&D. told a First Friday audience in Hastings that the program was bom in 1962. It was intended to let local people and local government be proactive about han­ dling local problems with natural resources News Briefs Corrections classes planned by KCC Kellogg Community College will offer accelerated corrections classes at its campus near Hastings sailing Jan. 27. Completion of lhe classes, which are certified by the Michigan Corrections Training Council, leads to a certificate in corrections and provides eligibility for the state civil service examination. Classes will meet from 5:20 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday evenings. Tuition for this 15-hour program is $47 per credit hour for district residents and $76.10 per credit hour for out-of­ district residents. For more information, call lhe Barry County KCC center al 948-9500 or lhe cnminal justice office in Battle Creek at (616) 965-3931. extension 2216. Use canned food to get in the game In exchange for three non-perishable food items, those attending this Friday's basketball game between Hastings and Lake wood can purchase a ticket for the game fur $1. Normal admission price is $3. The Hastings High School Student Council is sponsoring a food drive, which includes the special ticket admission price Friday evening The varsity game will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Hastings High School gymnasium. All food items collected will be donated to Love Inc., which will in turn use them for families in need at Christmas. United Way beats ‘96 campaign goal The Barry County United Way last week announced that it likely will surpass its 1996 fund-raising goal. The campaign goal this year was $315,000 and Executive Director Bonnie Ballinger said she anticipates the final figures to be around $331,000. The drive already has collected about $320,000 in pledges, she told a Victory Celebration audience last Thursday morning at the Kellogg Community College center in Hastings. Though lhe campaign technically is over, some employee efforts haven’t been com­ pleted. Co-chairs of this year s campaign are Jim Coleman and Deb Winkler. The United Way Thursday handed out awards recognizing businesses and volunteers for their efforts in the drive. Head Start open house rescheduled The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan has rescheduled the opening of the Sue Drummond Head Start Center al 2580 Nashville Road (old M-79) to Tuesday. Dec 17. An open house will be held from 4 to 7 p.m . with a ribbon cutting ceremony slated for 4 15. The tea and ribbon cutting will coincide with the CAA's 30th birthday celebration nationwide. The CAA operates lhe Head Start program for children in Barry County. Staff members, representatives from the community county commissioners and other civic leaders are expected to be on hand. The public is invited. Among the speakers will be Agnes Adrounie of lhe General Federation of Women s Clubs. Barry County Com­ mission Chairman James Bailey, civic leader Don Drummond, whose wife the new Head Start facility is named for. and State Rep. Terry Geiger. Those attending re asked Io bring packaged toy or canned good. For more information, call 948-4260 and lhe environment A recent solid example of how it’s been able to get things done locally is located just west of Hastings near the cemetery on State Road, where there has been a wide bend in the Thornapplc River and plenty of erosion, which provides sediment to the river and is a notorious polluter. Coury said that 200 to 300 tons of soil was being washed into the river and the site was one of the worst ex­ amples of erosion in southern Michigan. The RC&D got a load of rocks and was able to slide them down a long tube to the side of the river. The rocks trap the water now and keep it from further eroding into the soil banks. Coury said the slope has been stabilized and "the lower part has been healed and it should be beneficial to the river." Coury, a forester, called the RC&D pro- Senior Citizens Day planned in Delton Delton Kellogg High School is inviting all area senior citizens to its annual Senior Citizens Day at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Dec. 17. There will be festive holiday entertainment, bingo and prizes and a free chicken lunch for everybody. AAUW to host exchange students The local chapter of lhe American Association of University Women will be hosts for Hastings High School foreign exchange students at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 17 at lhe home of AAUW member Rowena Hale. Joining the group as guests will be Anders Birk of Denmark and Falk Schubert of Germany. The local AAUW branch has made a tradition of having exchange students at its December meetings. The students are encouraged to talk about holiday traditions in their native lands. Meetings of the AAUW are open to the public. For more information, call Branch President Carol Jones Dwyer at gram "a partnership between council and community. "Wc'rc a program brought forward by the Soil and Conservation Service and the County Board of Commissioners." he said, noting that Lew Newman is the current rep­ resentative on the council from lhe Barry County Board and former Commission Chairman Orvin Moore has been closely in­ volved in the council's work over lhe years. He said six to eight projects a year are done through the council, but they don't get a lol of notice. RC&D has worked on groundwater problems, clean water projects, community development, land conservation and environmental concerns. The director said the Potawatomi Resource Conservation and Development Council is made up of Barry. Calhoun. Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and Branch counties. Ils headquarters are in Battle Creek. The five other regions in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula include the Sauk Trails. Huron Pines. Northwest Michigan. Saginaw Bay and Timberland councils. The Potawatomi region includes 1.8 mil­ lion acres and its second largest industry is farming. The largest is manufacturing and third is tourism. Coury said about one third of Barry County is covered by forests and it has more public land than the other four counties in lhe region. He added that Barry and Kalamazoo coun­ ties are two of the fastest growing counties in terms of urban sprawl. It is this growth coming from urban areas and challenging ru­ ral farm land that makes up many of the po­ litical issues locally. "We need to have a balance between growth and wise use of our resources." he said. Coury said some developers indeed do rush headlong into their projects without enough concern for the environment around them. "At some construction site, they try to do it all at once and don't give it the propc cover." he said. On land conservation, the RC&D "is try­ ing to achieve a well-balanced, well-planned countryside, keep soils in place and keep the best resources where they've been," he said. One big way to presene soil and keep sed­ iment in place is to encourage no-till farm­ ing. Another practice encouraged is planting rye grain into fields, which traps nitrogen for 852-9554. use the following spring. Besides placing stone outlets for rivers, ‘Christmas Past’ events continue RC&D does terracing for water and sediment control, takes pail cleaning out drains where there arc water levels, puls in watering ponds for tanimals to cut down on solid waste entering jhe river and installs wa­ tersheds. It also hasu "snow belli" project . Charlton Park will continue its annual "Of Christmas Past" celebrations from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The 16-building restored village will be decorated 85 it would have been 100 years ago. Visitors will be able to hand dip their own scented candles, create a com husk angel, stencil a holiday card, make a tin punch ornament, decorate a sugar cookie and taste chestnuts roasting on an open fire, steaming wassail. English plum pudding and homemade baked cookies from a wood stove. Dulcimer music will be provided in the village church by lhe Thornapplc Dulcimer Society. St. Nicholas will greet children, carriage rides around the village will be offered and visitors can do some shopping at lhe museum gift shop. Admission is $4 for adults 16 and over, SI for children ages 5 to 15 and children under 4 will be free. For more information, call Charlton Park al 945-3775. Dog house straw to be given away Free straw for dog houses again will be given away by volunteers of the Barry County Humane Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at H & H Feed and Supply. I83OS. Bedford. Free straw will be available on a firstcome. first-served basis. The Humane Society reminds everyone of the importance of supplying adequate covered protection and bedding or straw for dogs that remain outside for long periods of lime. Lighting contest winners revealed The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the divisional winners in this year's holiday lighting contest. Winning the traveling plaque for best decorated in the business division was the Color Center. Heart s Desire and Barlow's Floral and Christian Bookstore were first and second, respectively, in the honorable mention category. The top winner in the residential contest was Dan Sciba. 400 E. South St. First place honorable mention went to Rod and Andrea Purdun. 836 E. Bond St.; Tom and Sheila Huis. 1202 Barber Road, took second place honorable mention and Jan and Tom Warner. 902 S. Broadway were third. The Thornapplc Arts Council provided judges for the contest. in which it works with the Road Commis­ sion on trapping sqow on the side of the highway where their is excessive drifting. Jim Coury spoke to the First Friday audience about the quiet work being done for the environment and the local economy by the Resource, Conservation and Development program. "Wc want sound open spaces, beautiful landscapes and clean waler." Coury said. Two important goals are more public parks and more public access. Forests present a nagging problem. Coury said only 15 percent arc managed well, but a good forester can put together a management with farmers first. "Many of our farmers arc very good con­ plan. "You get a renewable product from trees," he said. "If harvested wisely, they give you a weed control." Coury said he secs more danger from ur­ ban sprawl than use of pesticides. One man in the audience said, "Most farmers I know are pretty heads up about herbicides and pesticides, but there are some who are not." Bob Dwyer asked about two instances in which he has seen lhe Barry County Road Commission dumping in a wetland near a product and a healthy forest, which is good habitat for wildlife." The Soil and Conservation Service helps with planting trees and selling seeds. Of course, the RC&D also has programs intended to help wildlife. For example, farmers arc encouraged to lake certain fields out of production for 10 years to create nesting fields for pheasants. However. Coury said he supports efforts to decrease lhe deer population in Michigan. "They're like a herd of cattle if you have loo many in a small area," he said. They can be devastating to the environment, so wc have to cull them.** In the question and answer portion of lhe forurtflast Friday, Court was asked about farffirs who arc heavy polluters. "The Soil and Conservation Service is not a regulatory agency, wc don't require," he replied. "We like to work with the farmers... "The DNR eventually could shut down the operation, but wc like to try to work it out servationists." he added. About chemical pollutants, he said, "In order to have a food supply, you have to have weed control. Ycais from now In expect to see more and more natural methods of road next to Thomapple Lake in Castleton Township. Coury suggested talking to the Road Commission about lhe matter. "Most of the work we do is voluntary, to seek solutions to the problems we have," he said. Jim Bruce, who has worked with the RC&D program and is an advocate of a recreational trail alongside the Thomapple River, commented, "I’d like to remind peeple how valuable a resource lhe Thomapple River is." In response to another question, he agreed that alternative fuels is the program of the future and should be taken seriously. "We can't turn our back on the problems with our natural resources," Coury warned. Fr. JACOBS, continued from page 1 Fr. Jacobs encouraged many young people to follow his path and enter lhe religious life. One example of that encouragement was a young altar boy at St. Mary's in Lans­ ing who entered the priesthood and eventu­ ally became lhe bishop of the Kalamazoo Diocese, the Most Rev. Paul V. Donovan, who is now retired. Someone once asked Fr. Jacobs why he never became a monsignor because he was asked and certainly had the backing of the church. Becoming a monsignor "wasn't for him...He never looked good in red!" Fr. Ja­ cobs responded. Conservative is lhe way John Jacobs described Fr. Jacobs, saying that he never allowed for short cuts, bending the rules or looking at a situation one way or the other. "There was only one way, that's God's way - His rules. You follow the rules as God set down and situations arc always go­ ing to work out for lhe best, in the end." That was Fr. Jacobs' belief, his nephew said. On the personal side. Fr. Jacobs loved to be near a lake, river or pond. But not in the water. He never learned to swim. Yet, all of his life, he loved to be near lhe water, espe­ cially fishing. "He and dad would stand along dad's pond with cane poles, trying their luck with a car­ ton of red worms." John Jacobs recalled. "When at Wall Lake, he would sit by the hour on the porch or the dock and watch the children and lhe neighbors enjoying the wa­ ler." John Jacobs called Fr. Jacobs a man of prayer, a devout, sincere religious man of God." That was true even when Fr. Jacobs was on vacation. “When I was younger (about 12 to 14). 1 accompanied him on several vacations across Canada." John said. "He always said his 'of­ fice' (a priest's selection of prayers) regard­ less of where he was or what he was enjoy­ ing. Vacation was great, but dedication to his vocation came first. Wc (the family) al­ ways began the family holiday meals with a prayer from Father Ev (as the family called him). It was always with a special little end­ ing that made him special to us and the fam­ ily a most important part of his life." The September after graduation from St. Rose. Fr. Jacobs entered Sacred Heart Semi­ nary in Detroit to prepare for the priesthood. During summer vacations from his seminar) schooling. Fr. Jacobs worked at lhe first Felpausch food Center, located on East State Street. After earning a bachelor’s degree in phi­ losophy, he continued his studies al Mount St. Mar> Theological Seminary in Cincin­ nati. Ohio. He was ordained on June 3. 1939. as a priest for the Diocese of Lansing and served as assistant pastor at St. Mary Cathedra] in Lansing for eight years. Fr. Jacobs was assigned to his first parish. Immaculate Conception in Three Rivers, and served there from 1947-53. He was instru­ mental there in building a kindergarten through eighth grade school for the parish. He even served as a school teacher, along with his duties as priest. In September 1953. he was assigned to St. Robert Parish in Flushing where he served as a priest for 19 years. The time Fr. Jacobs spent in Flushing were creative and building years, he reflected in an interview published in the Reminder when he retired. At St. Robert Parish, he was instrumental in building an elementary school (the second largest elementary school in the Lansing Diocese) and convent for the parish and in 1964 oversaw the building of a new. larger church. Those projects were lhe highlights of his career as a parish priest. When Fr. Jacobs began his duties in Rushing, there were about 350 families in lhe parish. Three decades later, there were 1,900 families. Most of that growth took place in the 1950s and '60s during his tenure, coinciding with the trend of families leaving metropolitan areas and flocking to the suburbs. "We grew so much in those first years that on Sundays someone had to go out and push the people into the church to close the doors.” Fr. Jacobs joked in the 1985 Re­ minder story. "Wc finally had to build a new church... "A school always attracts people." Fr. Ja­ cobs said in that interview. "There were people who wanted to move out of the city of Flint, but didn't want to leave their (Catholic) schools. When we built one at St. Robert’s, they were able to move out to the suburbs." His last parish was St. Agnes in Fowlerville, where he served from 1972-85. After retirement, he remained semi-active as a priest at St. Robert's Parish. The headline for Fr. Jacdbs* retirement story in the Hint newspaper called him an unassuming priest. The word "unassuming" fits Fr. Jacobs to a "T," John Jacobs said. "In his own quiet, gentle way. Fr, Jacobs was lhe final authority for the family as it developed and grew." he said. Fr. Jacobs always had a genuine interest, "like a parent," in every niece, nephew, cousin and their spouses. "He was always lhe center of attention at every family gathering - virtually the center of our lives... He baptized every one of the children, married them, buried them and at­ tended most of the graduations," John Jacobs said. "Our family has a very big void right now... The core, the central figure has been taken away, but his effect on our lives will remain the rest of our lives." he said. "Father was intensely interested in all of our lives. Any lime we visited him, even up to the last week, he always asked what each member of the family was up to... always proud of all their abilities and accomplish­ ments." John Jacobs said. "He, of course, was never married, but he bragged more than most biological parents. "I guess he was actually more than a par­ ent. he was an example of how to live your life without regrets, but with knowledge that you did your best; you went beyond what was expected; you loved those around you; and remained a gentle influence in their lives. That's got to be the key — a gentle, quiet, positive influence in everyone with whom you share your time," he said. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Father Jacobs Education Trust Fund. ADVERTISE in The Hastings BANNER can 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. 1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 12, 1996 — Page 3 Attempt to reject county compensation report fails By Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The County Board of Commissioners failed by a vole of 3-5 to reject the recent County Compensation Commission's salary recommendations for county elected offi­ cials. Commissioners Tim Burd, Emmet Her­ rington and Rod Goebel voted Tuesday in favor of rejecting the Compensation Com­ mittee's report. Burd told the board that the law says twothirds of the commissioners have to vote against accepting the report to reject the Compensation Commission's recommenda­ tions. The proper way to accept the report is not to do anything, he said after a motion was made to accept the report That motion was later withdrawn. If the report had been formally rejected, salaries would have remained the same be­ cause the Compensation Commission would have been formally discharged from its work. County Surveyor Brian Reynolds said. If the board had voted to ask the com­ mission to reconsider its recommendations, then the group could have met again, he said. The compensation panel is comprised of county citizens, appointed by the county board, and meets every two years. The Compensation Commission s rec­ ommendations will now set elected officials’ pay. except for judges, for 1997 and '98. The group allowed for county elected officials to receive a 3 percent increase in 1997 and a 3-1/2 percent increase in 1998. County commissioners will get a 1-1/2 percent raise in 1997 and 2-1/2 percent hike lhe following year. The committee granted a $400 allowance for dental and optical services for elected of­ ficials and no per diem changes for meeting attendance for commissioners. Retirement and medical benefits are lite same. In a report to the county board this week. Compensation Commission Chairman Robert Picking, said "We do not believe that any of these elected officials are overpaid, but we also recognize lhe fact that our decision may have some impact on negotiations involving other employee groups. tried to be fair to both lhe elected of- ficials and the county taxpayers, and we be­ lieve that these modest increases accomplish that." he said. One reason Burd said he was against the Compensation Commission’s report is that it did not deal with mileage and per diem is­ sues. "They chose not to., because they didn’t gel any direction from this board. They are not supposed to gel direction from this board. They are supposed io do it them­ selves. Thai s why they are there," he said. Burd also said he does not think county commissioners should receive salary in­ creases during the next two years. He also objected to the fact that lhe entire Compensation Commission’s report has to be accepted in order to give pay increases to other elected officials. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he had a problem accepting the Compensation Committee’s report because lhe county sur­ veyor was dissatisfied because a salary was not included for the post. Since the surveyor position is an elected position. Wenger said he thought the salary issue should be addressed. He believes some compensation should be put in the county budget for the position. Board Chairman Jim Bailey said the Compensation Committee did address lhe surveyor issue and recommended that no compensation be granted That’s what they did two years ago." He also noted that the current surveyor Brian Reynolds does receive compensation any time he docs work for the county. "He (Reynolds) sends a bill," Bailey said. However. Picking said this week that the Commission believes the county surveyor's position should be evaluated by lhe board. Reynolds said the Compensation Com­ mittee did not include a salary for the sur­ veyor post two years ago and this year "be­ cause they had no instructions from this board....They said they are doing this (not including a salary for the surveyor) to follow the letter of the law..? Burd said he doesn't think the Compensa­ tion Committee should gel direction from county commissioners. "The whole concept is to take it (salary decisions) away from us and they make the decision and we cither reject by two-thirds or let it go into effect. Thai’s why wc have a compensation commission; not for lhem to try to read our mind and figure out what wc want to do." Burd said. Burd has taken the stand lhat lhe County Board should reassume lhe responsibility of making lhe salary decisions for elected offi­ cials rather than have a Compensation Commission Commissioner Emmet Herrington said he objected to the fact lhat the County Com­ pensation Commission only held two meet­ ings even though it advertised that there would be three meetings. Picking did open the meeting and ask for input, but there was noi a quorum. "I think we should have had the third meeting." Herrington said. County Administrator Michael Brown re­ ported lhat Prosecutor Dale Crowley be­ lieves lhat lhe Compensation Commission did not violated any laws when it did not hold the third meeting. The only known requirement is that the Commission cannot meet more than 15 times during a 45 day period. Brown said. Consultants examine Hastings Manufacturing by Mary Warner Staff Writer A team of Chicago management consul­ tants is currently evaluating Hastings Man­ ufacturing’s facilities to determine "what steps are necessary" for lhe firm to become profitable, according to co-chief executive of­ ficer Andrew Johnson. The piston ring manufacturer, which em­ ploys some 300 people in its Hastings plant, has failed to make a profit for the past two years. The management consultants are looking ai "budgeting, strategic planning." and other areas to "help us get balanced with a new. smaller company," Johnson said. Johnson said lhe company began losing money two years ago because its automotive filler division was not profitable. The market for automotive filters has become very com­ petitive. company officials have said in the Christmas at Charlton Park John Texter roasts chestnuts on the fire for the culinary enjoyment of visitors to the old inn. past. Johnson said the company fell its filters could not be competitive enough in the mar­ ket and lhe filler division "hurt the overall performance" of the company's product lines. As a result, the filter division, which repre­ sented approximately half of the company's annual sales, was sold last year to an Illinois company. The loss of the filter division resulted in a further reduction in overall sales of lhe com­ pany this past year. And the export of piston rings slowed, further reducing sales volume. In response to the continued losses, the management team was brought in to make recommendations that could or could not in­ clude a possible reduction of personnel. Johnson said. Staff reductions are "always an option." he said, but "there’s nothing firm or decided" in regards to the elimination of po­ sitions or employees. Johnson said rumors that have been circu­ lating that several middle managers at the plant have been targeted for termination are not true. He said the rumors may be related to the elimination of some positions in the firm’s Canadian plant In the Canadian plant, positions had to be eliminated because lhe company is lerminning all automotive filter manufacturing al the plant this January, Johnson said. The Canadian plant was making the filters for (he Illinois company that bought the filter divi­ sion. But that company, Clarcor Inc., re­ cently notified Hastings Manufacturing that they will now manufacture the filters them­ selves and no longer require Hastings Manu­ facturing to produce them. Thus far, the sale of the filter division has not resulted in the layoff of Hastings work­ ers. Those working in lhe filter division in Hastings were able to fill positions lhat be­ came available when the company moved its piston ring packaging operations from Knoxville. Tenn, to Hastings. In addition to piston rings, the company also manufactures specialty automotive tools and automotive additives. City agrees to help with funding More concerts at Fish Hatchery Park? by David T. Young Jo Stebbins (left) will take over as Star School principal next fall, Dave Arnold will become director of educational senrices, and Judy Shelton will become Pleasantview principal and educational projects director. New Star School brings administrative changes by Mary Warner Staff Writer A change in responsibilities between three Hastings school administrators includes lhe appointment of a new principal of Star School Elementary and the appointment of a new director of educational services Jo Stebbins, now principal at Pleas­ antview Elementary and Community Ser­ vices Coordinator for the Hastings school district, will take over duties as Star School Elementary principal when lhe new school, currently under construction, opens its doors next fall. Stebbins will retain her position as community services coordinator. Judy Shelton, director of educational ser­ vices for the school district, will take over as principal al Pleasantview and will become lhe district's new educational projects direc­ tor. Dave Arnold, a principal in the Hastings school system for 31 years and the principal at Central Elementary for lhe last 24 years, will take over as director of educational ser­ vices. Shelton has been director of educational services since she came to the Hastings dis­ trict in December 1993. The director of edu­ cational services is m charge of the leaching staff, and deals with every thing from person­ nel concerns to curriculum matters and slate and federally-mandated educational require­ ments Shelton said that since she came to Hast­ ings. the stale of Michigan has mandated many educational changes in stale school districts, which have required "a lot of work" to implement. With lhe new arrangement, she and Arnold will be able to share that workload, since Shelton will continue to work on of some of lhe projects she is currently working on as director of educational services Shelton will also be able to fulfill a desire she has had of becoming more directly in­ volved with teachers, students, and members of the community. Prior to being hired in Hastings. Shelton was a middle school prin­ cipal in Marshall, a position she "really en­ joyed." she said. "I really like being with people." she said. Her work as director of educational services was not giving her a balance between admin­ istrative chores and interaction with people, she said. The new position as both principal and directs of educational projects allows her to have the best of both worlds, she said, and was a change she sought through the Hastings administration. "I was very pleased that Carl and the board (school superintendent Carl Schoessel and lhe Hastings School Board) approved it." she said. "To allow me io do what I really enjoy w ith both the people and paper end of it is an opportunity I really appreciate having." Shelton will begin as Pleasantview’s prin­ cipal next fall when Stebbins takes over at Star School, but in lhe meantime all three administrators will be working on outlining their exact duties, and Stebbins will be par­ ticipating in planning sessions this year for Star School. Shelton said she will be able to balance the principalship with work as educational projects director because Pleasantview is a smaller elementary than others in the district and she will have some flexibility, as far as time requirements are concerned, that other principals in the larger elementaries do not have. Stebbins said she is looking forward to be­ ing principal al Star School. "The challenges of a new school arc exciting." she said. ""You’re building a new team of parents, staff, and students, and the challenge is to build the best school you can." Arnold said he is also pleased with his ap­ pointment. and is "looking forward to work­ ing with staff and students in new and differ­ ent ways." Editor There may be more anfcrtainment offered next summer in Fish Hatchery Park, thanks to a joint effort by the Thomapple Arts Council and Hastings City Council. The council Monday night agreed to apply for a $2,000 grant from the Michigan Arts Council and match it with another $2,000 to fund more concerts in the park Wednesday evenings during August and "brown bag" af­ fairs Fridays at noon. John Fehsenfeld. representing the Arts Council, made the official request Monday night. He said plans are to have an additional 15 to 20 programs during the summer, which he estimated would attract about 4.000 people in the immediate area and be­ tween 4.000 and 8,000 in surrounding areas Fehsenfeld said lhe benefits of the ex­ panded entertainment offerings would be many. By attracting people from outside Hastings, local businesses could reap extra economic rewards. But even more important, he said, "It would be tremendous visibility for these programs and it would provide a showcase these young people, lhe park and the city. It would increase the quality of life and provide positive social activities. "It would emphasize that Hastings is a great place io be. "But the main point is that it would enrich the lives of lhe people of ihis city." All of the concerts would be free of admis­ sion and all funds would be used to pay the artists directly. Fehsenfeld emphasized lhat the expanded entertainment plans would not compete with the City Band program, which the council already funds with $1,500 a year. The band usually plays Wednesday evenings in July ahd the Wednesday night Arts Council con­ certs would lake place in August. He also said the Arts Council would write the gram, ano if the city can’t quite come up with the $2,000. the Ans Council would try to "scrounge up’ the difference. City Manager Howard Penrod said, "If they can handle all ihis. I’d certainly be happy to do all the rest (of lhe work)." Councilman David Jasperse said the Thor­ napple Arts Council is a county-wide orga­ nization and he questioned why it’s up to the city alone to fund such activities. The reply was that lhe added concerts would be of particular enrichment and eco­ nomic benefit to Hastings. • Jasperse supported the plans when lhe vote came up and insisted that it be known the city will continue to fund lhe City Band program as it has. The vole to approve applying for the grant and provide matching funds was unanimous among the six council members present. Joe Bleam, Evelyn Brower and Robert May were absent. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Adopted a resolution to apply for a $240,000 to help pay for constructing water and sewer at the new industrial park. with a $75,000 match from lhe city. Hastings al­ ready has won a $250,000 community de­ velopment block grant, with a $257,000 lo­ cal match, for construction of the industrial park, which already has begun. • Retained the services of McNamee, Porter and Seeley to design and perform the construction engineering for extension of water and sewer to Star School Road, which will service the new Hastings elementary school. Cost of design and engineering is expected to be $27,600. Cost of the project has been estimated at between $150,000 and $180,000. Other related costs have been es­ timated at around $20,000. McNamee. Porter and Seeley designed and engineered utilities for the industrial park. • Had lhe first reading of a proposed ordi­ nance that would rezone property at 504 and 508 S. Michigan Ave. from one-family resi­ dential to general business. The two sites will be taken up by Mercy Ambulance, which wants to expand its service. The second reading and final decision on the proposed ordinance is expected to take place at the next council meeting Monday. Dec. 23. • Reappointed Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield to another term on lhe Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee. • Voted to spend $8,193.90 to upgrade the computer system that controls the waler treatment plant. • Authorized lhe mayor and city clerk to sign a new agreement with MainStreet Sav­ ings and Loan for an easement at its new site on West State Street. The casement formerly was granted for developer Juergen Nitzsche, but MainStreet since then has purchased lhe property. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes said the agreement with MainStreet essentially was the same as the one with Nitzschke. • Received and placed on file the report from the Community Audit Team, an out­ side group that worked through the Coopera­ tive Extension Service to assess Barry Coun­ ty's strengths and weaknesses. The report in­ cluded suggestions on how Barry County and government units around the county could work together to encourage growth and eco­ nomic development. "I'm gratified lhat the city is doing just about everything the report advocates,” Pen­ rod said. "It was a good report. It had a lot of interesting comments about what we're do­ ing and had some good suggestions." • Accepted the resignation of Linda Lincolnhol from the Library Board and an­ nounced that anyone interested in filling the vacancy can pick up a form at City Hal) of the Hastings Public Library. ‘Coffee’ focuses on several topics by Jason Carr Staff Writer The Michigan Senate has approved a change in how special assessments are calcu­ lated, while the House has approved a new pension system for stale employees, guests al Monday’s Legislative Coffee were told. The differences between House and Senate versions of the new pension system have to be worked out and sent to the governor, said Rep. Terry Geiger, but the plan would allow new state workers to carry their pensions with lhem if they left state employment. Geiger said this change is "real important, especially for women.” because they can carry their pensions if they take time off to have children Geiger also said lhe plan will solve a 40­ year problem of funding, whereby any short­ falls in lhe pension plan had to be made up by the state. Under the new plan, the stale government will contribute 4 percent of each employee's salary and if lhe employee puts in another 3 percent, the government will match that. It is also tied to an early retirement option lhat will affect about 7,000 current state workers. Geiger said the plan leaves "fully protected those already employed by the stale." stress­ ing that pension benefits will not be reduced. He said this defined pension plan lines up better with private pension systems. It will also apply to new judges, who arc considered stale employees. One member of the audience asked Geiger how much money the new plan would save and he said lhe short-term estimate is $28 million, but over 40 years is expected to be in the billions of dollars. He also said the early retirement option exc’:****? 'orrections department employees because *je pension income factor of 1.5% has be* • boosted to 1.75% as an incentive. »*r .orrections officers already get an income factor of two percent. He told another questioner he is "not sure if the road tax issue is going to get simpler in the next year." He said because of the strings attached to federal road construction grants, it is difficult to determine whether local governments can afford to take federal money. As a result, the state may have to look at creating its own revenue generator to provide funds, possibly including an increase in the gasoline tax. "My guess is it’s going to get more complicated." Geiger said. "Everyone says we’re going to deal with it next year, but with the new leadership. I don’t know what direction they’re going to go," he concluded. The Democrats took con­ trol of the House from the Republicans in November's elections It is questionable whether the change in special assessments will be approved by the House, Sen. Joanne Emmons said. Special assessments have been calculated on state equalized values, Emmons said, but under the Senate bill they would be calculated on taxable value. Under Michigan law, growth in the taxable value of property is capped at the rate of inflation or at five percent, whichever is lower. The change would mostly affect fast-grow­ ing townships, such as those around Tra­ verse City, she said later, where several townships combine to have a special as- See COFFEE, continued page 15 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 12, 1996 LETTERS from our readers... Education helps to fight AIDS To the editor: I would like to thank the Banner for an ex­ cellent job reporting on the AIDS memorial quilt at Hastings High school. Education about HIV/AIDS is one way we can Tight this epidemic locally. As of October 1996. there have been it least 17 families in Barry County and 21 in Eaton County living with AIDS. In addition, there are an estimated 30 to 70 persons living with HIV in Barry and Eaton Counties. These numbers include men. women, children and infants. In 1994. one in four new HIV infections oc­ curred in someone 21 years of age or younger. AIDS is now the leading cause of death for American men and women ages 23 to 44. many of whim were infected as teenagers In Michigan, as ol July 1996. there were 7.809 persons with AIDS In addition, there were an estimated 8.500 to 11.500 persons with HIV HIV can be transmined through sexual con­ tact. by sharing needles, or through blood to blood contact with any person who is infected by the virus. When people are high on alcohol and other drugs, judgment is clouded They do things that they would not normally do. Having un­ safe sex is more likely when someone is high on alcohol or drugs. Abstaining from unsafe sex. alcohol and other drug use reduces your risk of gening HIV/AIDS. Cindy (Lyle’s sister I Hastings Child suffers with loss of friend To the editor: No matter what age we are when wc lose a fnend. we must go through a grieving pro­ cess. In order to have a healthy recovery, wc must go through this. When a child loses a friend, this fnend could be either a pet or another human being. Regardless of which it is. this child is shaken, mentally shaken. He is feeling a true and deep loss Over Thanksgiving holiday weekend on Rork Rond, the life of a family dog was taken Some feel this may have happened as he stood next to his mailbox, Maybe you know how this really happened, and it could have been an accident The family was up that night with their lights on. Whoever hit Buck that night could have made it a little easier for the parents of this 3-year-old. It’s hard for the parents to ex­ plain what happened when they’re not sure themselves. As this 3-year-old’s day care provider. I know he has felt the loss of a true friend. When you affect a young child's life in such a way. coming forward and telling what hap­ pened at lhe lime it happened could only be a positive show of compassion in the eyes of a child. This child does know Jesus, he now tell: his fnends at day care Buck is now in heaven Terne Clemens Hastings Public opinion quotation inaccurate Although correcting an error m print is usually futile. I must protest the "quotation** that was erroneously attributed to me in the "Public Opinion" section of last Thursday’s Banner. The question was about legalizing pot for medicinal purposes The remark "If you don’t like it you don’t have to get it.” is absolutely contrary to my optfuor, since it implies that using marijuana may be O.K. if you like it! At the time of that interview, 1 was very pressed for time. I remember only that I hur­ Gr0e lhe Gift of riedly concurred with a previous responder’s opinion that it would be all right if prescribed by a doctor. As a physician. I know that the marijuana avai. able today is very much more potent than that used recreationally a generation ago. I could accept its use only if legalized as a prescription drug. And 1 know that its therapeutic value is still a subject of con­ siderable debate among my colleagues and in the medical literature. The glib misquotation under my name was. 1 am sure, only an inadvertent error or misunderstanding by the Banner staff. 1 trust that "Public Opinion" will be more accurate in the future. Vera Morkovin. M.D. Hastings Problems? Just go on welfare To the editor: If you are low on cash this holiday season. 1 have a solution — get on welfare! If your husband is working first shift, but his paychecks are not big enough, don't let him baby-sit while you work second shift — go sign up for free food stamps. It’s lhat simple. If you can’t afford Christmas presents because you don’t know how to budget your money, it’s not a problem — 1 will help sup­ port you. Why shouldn’t I support you. it is my responsibility isn’t it? After all. I am the one working 40 hours a week to put myself through college, commuting to Grand Rapids for school three times a week, and going to bed exhausted every night. It is the least I can do for someone who just doesn't want to work. 1 feel sorry for those people. It doesn’t bother me that I worked hard in high school and received a state competitive scholarship, but was later told that I would receive nothing but the paper the scholarship was printed on because the state doesn't have enough money because of welfare. But 1 have come up with a solution for that Simply tell successful graduates about the' scholarship they would have revived. That way. the state would not have to pay employees to print out lhe scholarships or pay for the paper they are printed on. The money the state saves, can then be used on more types of welfare programs. P.S. I'm being sarcastic Amy Haight Hastings Pot OK only under doctor’s care To the editor: When I said it was all right to have mari­ juana. it was for medicinal purposes only, under a doctor’s care. * Bonnie Hayner Hastings Editor's Note: Sometimes, in the public opinion section, a brief answer does not ade­ quately explain the opinions of people being asked the question. In the case of Dr. Vera Morkovin. we apologize. Her comment in­ deed was in reference to marijuana use under a doctor’s care. In the case of Bonnie Hayner. she was quoted as saying, "If a person needs it for medicinal purposes, that’s fine. But not for anything else." We apologize for any misunderstandings. 'k/tute. 'ltd, /T -Eettesi-: Golf This Holiday The Golf Privilege Club* will give your favorite golfer more than 167 free greens fees at Michigan's finest golf courses, clubs and resorts. Give them a gift they'll enjoy again again! Just $35 - buy 3. get 1 free until December 31. <LM) LUNG USA i MCMCAN LUNG ASSOOATON. Silent Observer Serving REWARD $1,500- County The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • Al! letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will hot be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Dublin hninmn. g ■■■■■■■ £■■■■■■ ’ I ■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ I II llllllll • teei better by seeking happiness or content­ ment in the fleeting external trappings of the holiday (and al other times, as well). We often set ourselves up with high expectations of the "perfect Hallmark holiday." Ultimately, it is our own self-focused expectations that can spoil the day. and turn us into ungrateful, stressed out and even resentful people This Christmas, and beyond. I encourage you to begin developing gratitude. Here are several suggestions: • For Christians, gratitude begins at the manger of Bethlehem and the cross of Calvary so many years ago God’s son came into this world and then gave up His life as an uncondi­ tional and undeserved gift. If you are a Chris­ tian. take time this holiday season to get out side of yourself by going to the manger — and to the cross. Celebrate and give thanks for this gift. • Celebrate some imperfect gift. We have such high expectations. Some of the best gifts I have received are the homemade cards and crafts my kids have made for me. Far from perfect, they symbolized thieir desire to give and show their love. • Practice saying "Thank you." Most of us don’t say it enough. As wc say it, we may just begin to feel it. • Do random acts of kindness — anonymously if possible. Get outside of yourself and give a gift with no expectation of a return favor. "It is better to give than receive." . • Visit your grave. Imagine what a dif­ ference it would make if you knew this was your final day on earth. Who would you see? What would you do? How would you want to be remembered? This Christmas, and in the year ahead, I hope lhat you will work to develop and nur­ ture a grateful spirit. And from your gratefulness, may you find balance and bless­ ing and truly live well. Merry Christmas. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. ,20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. FederalBuilding, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich 49503. phone (616)-456-2531 Rick Tormela, regional representative. . “ ‘.......... U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 . Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. REPORT CRIME 1-800-331-9031 HastingsBaNNER It is the week after Thanksgiving as 1 sit down to write this week’s column As you read this, it is also only 12 days until Christmas. I was originally going to write about coping effectively with the stress of the holiday. I am still going to do so. but from a slightly different angle I heard a sermon recently that caused me to stop and think about how giving thanks effects people's ability to live well and better cope with the stress of life. What I'm talking about is developing an "attitude of gratitude." When we are grateful, we are thankful. We are appreciative of people, things and situa­ tions. The philosopher Cicero has said that gratitude is the mother of all virtue. Gratitude gives birth to fairness, integrity, empathy and the desire to serve others. When we live gratefully, we are more likely to get outside of ourselves and recognize what others have done for us. By contrast, think a minute about the op­ posite of thankfulness and gratitude — a self­ centered sense of entitlement ("I deserve this" or "You owe me"), often accompanied by bitterness or irritation if what is "deserv­ ed" is not forthcoming. Most of us can readi­ ly identify such people. We may not always see this side of ourselves So what does this talk about gratitude have to do with stress and the holiday season? For most of us this is a busy time — decorating the tree and home. Tighting toe masses at the mall, looking for that perfect gift, planning panics, spending time with family. We also tend to eat too much, spend too much and sleep too little. For many the holiday is a reminder of loss — an empty spot at the tabic where Grandpa or wife used to sit. For others, conflict in the ex­ tended family makes gatherings stressful and tense. The irony is that tn much of our holiday "giving." we are actually more concerned about "getting." We seek to make ourselves How about rating ™ shows? There arc reports that television programs soon will be rated much like movies for their content How do y°u fccI aboul TV shows 8c,tin8 ratings like G. PG, R and PG- Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 ■ PutWshed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ovwon ot J-Ad Graphci Inc 1952 N Broadway HMSnga. Ml 49056-0602 (818) 945-9554 Jobn Jacoba Pfandant Joyca Traasurar Fradanc Jacoba Vca Pres-denl StaphanJacobs Secretory • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elane GOed fAxsaton/ Eddot) Barbara GaH Jason Carr Cmt?y Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habei Kathryn Seetye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctoaeihed ads accepted Monday through Donna Bird, Freeport: Shannon Tripp, Hastings: Pat Hodges, Hastings: Damon Giodanniette, Hastings: Jean Bcronja, Hastings: "They should be rated because of bad language and things lhat we don’t want children to see." so parents can watch what children are seeing." FrxtoyBam to 530pm Saturday B Xa n - Noon Scott Ommen Jeny Johnson Cndy O Nedi Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year r adjoining combes $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes Io: P.O. Box B Hasbngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 ’They should leave lhe TV programs alone and let parents choose what their children will watch." "I think it’s a good idea. A "It’s a good idea. There is too much smut on TV. We lot of kids arc home by themselves and this would be need some kind of control to a way to keep track of what protect lhe morals of our they are watching." country." "I think they should be rated Bob Griffin, Hastings: "I think it's a good idea for family television. Parents could select what children are seeing before they watch a program." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1996 — Page 5 Delton teachers now focus more on writing by Mary Warner Staff Writer Delton Kellogg High School teachers have made a commitment this year to have stu­ dents write in all of their classes at least once every nine week quarter This means art students, auto shop students, wood shop stu­ dents. home economics students, and stu­ dents in any other classes where writing may or may not have been required in previous Superintendents are B-4s ‘special readers’ Maple Valley School Superintendent Al McLean (above) and Hastings Area School Superintendent Cart Schoessel recently made an appearance at Barry County B-4s. The superintendents read stories to students as part of an ongoing special reading program with the B-4s that features reading sessions by members of 'he community. years. High school teachers decided to make sure writing is included in classroom work in re­ sponse to high school proficiency test re­ sults. which indicated that students need more writing skills, according to high school math teacher Carol Niemann. The proficiency tests, administered to high school juniors, were new this past year, and reflected an effort by the Michigan Board of Education to test students for types of higher-level thinking skills they can bring to the workforce, such as problem solving and the ability to work in a group The new tests required some form of writ­ ing in almost every section tested. Results of lhe HSPT tests, released to Delton and other school districts this past fall, indicated that Delton students had difficulty in written areas of the test. In the reading section of the test, for in­ stance. Niemann said, students had a "re­ spectable" score in multiple choice portions, which required them to answc*- questions on material the students had read. But when it came to writing a paper based on what the students had read, students did not do as well, she said. The same was true in the science and math sections, where students did not fare as well with questions requiring written responses, as opposed to multiple choice questions. In addition to focusing more on writing, Niemann said, teachers also committed to using a type of grading on written assign­ ments that is patterned after grading used in the proficiency tests. The "rubric" system re­ quires teachers to give scores of 4. 3. 2. and 1 to students, with four indicating the stu­ took at least three years of math, "virtually all of them got a proficient score on the test." Besides emphasizing the taking of additional math classes, teachers also have been changing their teaching approach, making it less "what wc affectionately call drill and kill." Niemann said, and focusing dent has put forth his or her best effort and I indicating the opposite. Using this type of grading system will allow students to “be familiar with the kinds of expectations put on lhem by the stale." Niemann said Niemann said lhat while the proficiency test results showed ihc need for students to polish their writing skills, it also showed that recent efforts by the district to focus on writing skills have paid off. In one section of the test specifically test­ ing writing skills, students did well when re­ quired io do an extended piece of writing that involved writing a rough draft, having group discussions about the writing, and writing a final draft. Niemann said. And in lhe section of the test specifically examining students' math skills, recent changes in lhe Delton-Kellogg math curricu­ lum resulted in Delton students achieving their highest score of the four testing cate gones. The categories were math, reading, writing, and science In math. 43 percent of the Delton Kellogg students received a score of 400 or above, giving them a "proficient" rating. Thirty percent received a proficient score in reading. 21 percent received a proficient score in writ­ ing. and 23 percent in science. That's com­ pared to 48 percent of students statewide scoring proficient in math. 40 percent in reading. 34 percent in writing, and 32 per­ cent in science. Locally, that compares to 50 percent of Hastings students and 55 percent of Thor­ napple Kellogg students receiving a profi­ cient score in math; 40 percent of Hastings students and 42 percent of Thomapple-Kcllogg students in reading; 37 percent of Hast­ ings itudents and 29 percent of TK students in science, and 39 percent of Hastings stu­ dents and 37 percent of TK students in writ­ ing. Niemann said during the past five years students in the high .chool have been en­ couraged to take at least three years of math. Only two years is required for graduation. Neimann said that an examination of the test scores revealed that of those students who more on cooperative learning, hands-on learning and leaching problem solving. The change in the approach to teaching math began five years ago. Niemann said, w hen the district was invited to take part in a project funded by the National Science Foundation called "Making Math Accessible for All." Administered by Western Michigan Uni­ versity. the project required a team ol teach­ ers. administrators, and counselors to travel to Kalamazoo two to three limes a year to receive training in teaching "core plus math­ ematics." which emphasizes higher-level thinking and problem-solving. With this type of math, Niemann said, students may be given the challenge of having to figure out how to "make a lot of money for a rock band." Certain pieces of information about the band are given to the students, and the students from there must use their math skills and thinking skills to come up with some money-making solutions. Such problems require students to "use their whole toolbox of math skills and reasoning skills." Niemann said. They can also be worked on by groups of students, thus promoting cooperative learning. The changes in curriculum and number of math classes combined to allow Delton Kel­ logg to be "ahead of the game" in math when the new proficiency tests came along. Niemann said. Niemann said the new proficiency tests have yet to receive lhe acceptance of some Delton Kellogg students and students in other school districts in the stale, who won­ der whether lhe tests are necessary "The question for students is, 'What is this going to be used for?" Niemann said. RADANT Story continued from page 1 die best-run extended care facilities in the state that is county run." Board Chairman James Bailey said he felt Adrounie was qualified for lhe job. "I think he's got the qualifications and ability and will serve well on the commit­ tee." A total of three people were interviewed by the county board's Health and Human Services Committee for the FIA Board posi­ tion. The Health and Human Services com­ mittee is chaired by Emmet Herrington. Wenger and James are committee members. The Health and Human Services committee on a 2-1 vote recommended that Radant be re-appointed Bailey said Emmet Harrington said during the board meeting Tuesday lhat "any of the three (candidates) would make an excellent choice " Bailey said the reason he voted for Adrounie was because the FIA Board under Radant's direction had defied the board's wishes in negotiations of salary and benefits for the Thomapple Manor administrator. Promised to the administrator was an in­ crease in retirement benefits that was greater than that given to other county department heads. Bailey said the other department heads might also demand such a benefit increase, and the cost to lhe county would be too great Bailey s.rid the individuals appointed by lhe county to (he FIA Board and other such panels are the County Board's "representa­ tion" and thus should make decisions reflec­ tive of its wishes. Radant rephrased that by saying the six county board members voting for Adrounie "want people they can control and they want to micro-manage.” Radant said lhe incident with the Thomap­ ple Manor contract negotiation was ‘an ex­ cuse" lhat was "invented" by the board to explain Radant's removal. Radant said the contract negotiated for the Manor administra­ tor would "not affect the county budget at all." and said the county commissioners and "a portion of the personnel at the sheriffs department" already has the increased retire­ ment benefits offered to the Manor adminis­ trator Radant said "the board has a vindictive al­ titude against people who have served the county in lhe past " The vote on the FIA post "shows the division that has existed on this board of commissioners for too long." Radant said. Two years ago. five new commission members were voted into office and several commissioners lost their seats. This resulted in a replacement of the "old guard." Bailey said. Some of the “old guard" who remained, such as Wenger, have since resisted changes being attempted by lhe new board. Bailey claimed. Wenger. Bailey maintained, "has still got sour grapes from two years ago." Radant argued otherwise, saying "to make themselves look good, (the new board) has attempted to make everything that preceded their years on the board look bad." BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL STATISTICAL AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,1996 Bring your gift list to Hallmark Gold Crown! You can give everyone a perfect Christmas when you shop at Hallmark Gold Crown. Our shelves are filled with gifts that will make shopping convenient and fun! ) GK)e Golf this holiday’’ Give your favorite golfer free greens fees for the holidays! The Golf Privilege Club entitles each member to play at Michigan's finest clubs, courses and resorts. Just >35! ± AFdUCAN LUNG ASSOCIATION* (8001 LUNG-l'SA cation and other public and private sector agencies and organizations to assure programs and services are delivered effectively and efficiently. The Barry Intermediate School District provides, in a responsible and cost-effective manner, the leadership,programs. • and services which complement and enhance the efforts of constituent school districts in extending educational oppor­ tunities to all students. The intermediate school district function is now in the 34th year of service to students and communities, seeking new and better ways to serve lhe educational needs of lhe community. Student needs continue to expand, while at the same time, lhe State of Michigan contributions have not kept pace. Careful planning and budgeting is required to make sure that each dollar is spent wisely and well. The ISD is very proud of lhe community, of the services, and personnel that deliver these services to the students. We believe that our programs and our cooperation with the Delton Kellogg and Hastings Area schools make a difference for children. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop Below are the audited figures for the 1995-96 school year. The complete audit is available at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, for review. 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Thomas S Mohler, Secretary Board of Education Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a pubta: heanng concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. December 18.1936. commencing at 7:30 o'clock pm. at the Rutland Charter Township Halt. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE (hat the items to be considered include, in briel. the following: 1. Consideration ol the appkcanon ol Gudo and Karen Deutschler lor rezoning ol property located at S621 Middleville Road m the Township. This property is currently zoned ’A' Agricultural. The applicants seek rezoning to the *0-4" Light Manufactunng and Transportation Services District lor 3 35 acres ot their 20 acres Balance of land will GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1996 REVENUES Local Seven Stale Sources 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general pubic at the Rutland Instruction Supporting Services Debt Service Other Transactions Community Services Capital Outlay TOTAL EXPENDITURES Planning Commission at said hearing. ing impaired and audn tapes ol pooled material being con­ 7.485 3.944 193250 Q Other Financing Uses 124300) 124.900) TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES 1226 480,872 1225 379.439 Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures and other uses of funds 121222 41,??2 FUND BALANCE JULY 1,1995 133593 FUND BALANCE JUNE 30,1996 257.443 TOTAL RE VENUES A OTHER SOURCES ASSETS 1226 1225 Delinquent taxes receivable Due from Special Ed Fund Due from Stale TOTAL ASSETS __ B 119297 36,871 175 128 0 339 J77 156.471 LI ABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY 20505 1313X343 1377604 m 1226 1225 262642 970.491 241.741 895335 37597 35566 6X374 102.764 4.456 104626 EXPENDITURES Instruction Supporting Services Debt Service Other Transactions Outgoing Transfers Community Services Capital Onlay TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0 0 0 0 1379568 1282324 24300 24300 TOTAL EXPENDITURES A OTHER 1.404.468 FINANCING USES 1307224 Other Financing Uses (91.425) 70380 FUND BALANCE JULY 1,1995 306691 Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures and other uses of funds FUND BALANCE JUNE 30.1996 (91.4251 215266 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Delinquent taxes receivable Due from General Fund Due from State TOTAL ASSETS 1226 1225 341359 2014 6J489 0 o 422577 350262 482 IJtoO 0 63 424382 LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY 24JD63 13D45 1.773 6.806 13.973 2.454 0 43553 0 9291 0 82.434 32621 257*442 123.850 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE -WK77 156.471 aforesaid time and place FUND EQUITY 1225 574692 454.940 327JJ03 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30.1996 278520 191 61,166 0 Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable 1226 615276 349601 327661 SPECIAL EDUCATION STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1996 GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30.1996 individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or sennees should contact the Township Clerk at the address or tele­ By: Barbara Bedford. Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 Local Sources Stale Sources Federal Sources Other Sources 123580 Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures and other uses of funds Accrued Expenditures Due to Special Ed. Fund Deferred Revenue Due io Slate TOTAL LIABILITIES RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION REVENUES Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures and other uses of funds GENERAL EDUCATION STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1996 Accounts Payable Salaries Payable Al interested persons are invited to be present at the 3584 263.702 24.113 175547 404339 sidered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days notes to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk phone number listed below 39.935 191238 7213 505.772 may be examined at said pubic hearing mg regular business hours up to lhe date of the hearing on December 18. 1996. and may be further received by the 1225 90.912 160.788 169531 421231 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1996 EXPENDITURES Charter Township Hat. during regular business hours and that copies d the Zoning Ordinance and/or land Use Plan Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the loregoing appication by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time dur- 1226 84226 287.712 Fea*ral Sources 242527 TOTAL REVENUES A OTHER SOURCES 614.465 reman zoned "A" Agricultural Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary ads and services, such as signers for the hear­ ( SECRETARY’S STATEMENT The Barry Intermediate School District serves students in the Delton kellogg and Hastings School Districts. Michigan's Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) arc responsible for assuring life-long learning programs and services. ISDs interact and cooperate with other ISDs, the Michigan Department of Education, local school districts, higher edu­ Accounts Payable Salaries Payable Accrued Expenditures Due to Genera! Fund Deferred Revenue Due to other Governmental units TOTAL LIABILITIES 61)87 77585 31324 0 20600 0 203 24 73555 21.401 128 385 ____ U28 134396 118291 FUND EQUITY 215266 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 35L262 XX) .691 424382 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 12. 1996 Frank Harold Hewitt HASTINGS - Frink Harold Hewitt, age 76, ot Hastings, passed away Sunday. December 8, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Hewitt was born on May 10, 1920 in Allegan County, the son of William and Anna (Janeschek) Hewitt He was raised in the Middleville area and attended schools there, graduating from Thornipple Kellogg High School in 1938. He minted Helen M. McDyer on August 7, 1944. Ik was a I united States Army Air Corps Veter­ an of World War 11. Mr. Hewitt’s employment included Hastings Aluminum Products, retiring from there in 1985. He had previous employment with Hast­ ings Lumber & Coal and the Eastside Lumber Company in Hastings. He was a member of the Hastings First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and four sisters. He is survived by his wife Helen; one son. Dwight (Vickie) Hewitt, Sr. of Hastings; one daughter, Carolyn (Rob) Milbourn of Hastings; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchil­ dren; two sisters. Myrtle Hoops of Royal Oak and Anne Harris of Middleville; one brother, Lawrence Hewitt of Holland. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, December 11,1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Kevin Shorkey officiating. Burial wu at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Wa'ta&p *7<uyet4en... at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HAMlNGh ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wen Suu Raid. H**tinp Meh James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunda> School 9 30 am. >la**c* for all age* Morning Wootup 1 ) 45 a m Nur*er> pro­ vided Sunday Evening Server. 6 p m W ednesday activities "00 p m an Rainbow* or J J. Bible Quiz .ago 2 through 7 or firu grade, Kid* Club or Junior BiNe Quu (age* 8-12); Youth MiniMnen or Tern Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Stud* - No age limit* HASTINGS FWEE METHODIST CH11CH. Corner Slate Rd and Bolt wood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. AuoCMle PaUor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worihip; 5:00 p.m. Teen*. 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. "Kid* Alive" of age* 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day - 9:0l> a m Senn* Adult Bible Snidy. iOWi m Young Aduh Bi bu Study; 6:30 p.m Kid's Quizz­ ing. / OU p.m Bible Study and Prayer tn Sanctuary For further in fix.nation call the church office | CEDAR i REEK BIBLE. Ctd» I Croci Ru 8 mi South. Pastor | Breia Branham Phone 623 2287 Sunday School at 10.00a.m.. Wor­ ship 11:00a m . Evening Sen ice at b 00 p.tn ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7-0G p.m. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sundav School IO a ffi : Sundav M- inuig Woishtp Ham Sunday t cionf Sei»KC 0 p.m Ibursday Mudy p If intricate*! in a < ec Home Bihfc Studv. picavc cal) fix inunr detail* W I.L( OME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHLRCh. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Duncne Pakard. 945 5974. WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday 9:00 am Rev Ker. Vaught. 1100 a m . Rev Cart Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL 9 45 a m lor all agc» NEW beginning January 22 FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Aduh classes Gaming Per M»nal Financial Freedom. FixmdaikkmI D«xtnnev of Faith. The Minor Prophetv-CaUing God'* Peo­ ple Back To God. Building Loving He Lu Kinship* with vour Spouse ( hilorrn . -d Friend* Join uv for the eta* that fit* your need* 4-H. Monday* ft 30-8 00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday 5 00 p m al 154 E Braodway Woodland tLaubaugh residence) and Wednes­ day 5:15 p.m at the Hidden Valley Community Center. Community Brc .kfavi lhe third Saturday each mouth 8 00 <* m.. freewill offering You arc invited and welcome CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1710 Nonh Broad • ay Kandah Hannun. Pastor Sunday Services- 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour 1100 a m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even ■ug Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Services for Aduh* Teem and Children PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor Stephen Weight (616) 758 3021 church phone (6I6> 945 9200 home phone Sunday Service 9 JO lam. Sunday School 11 00 a.m.; ' Sunda. Evening Prayer Tune 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm.. Wednesday AWANA b 30-8 00 p m (3 yr old through «n grade) Saturdayv 7-9 pm | Teen Center 7-l2lh grades ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 1100 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-7v West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II a.m. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos m the horn Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekday* or all day weekends. Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Rond. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday 9.39a.m.; Church Service 10:30 Wednesdav 6 p.m. Yruth Meetings. Junior Senior High. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Services - 9:45 a m.. Bible Classes for all ages. 1040 a m. Morning Worihip Thursday 7:30 p m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing your Faith. 5 30 p.m. youth meeting with -Youth with a Message* 945-9224 . 6:30 p m. Bible study for ail THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH, 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m and 10:45 a.m Sunday children's church. Tuesday prayer and shaft time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 pm. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hasting* Church of God building). 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation cal! 948-9327 or Rev. Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101 St Andrew sis a pan of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Claries Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rok Cathoix Church. Hasting* Sunday Mas* 9 30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery children** ministry, youth group adult small group ministry, leader ship training The Church Page is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings a><o Like uoessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL SANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTIHOS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY •■Prescriptions"’ — 118 S. Jefferson — 945.3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings, Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Hasting* Rev Michael Anion, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sundry. Dec 15 - 8 00 & 10:45 Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School; A AL Branch Meeting; 5 30 Children's Christmas Program Thursday. Dec 13 - 6 10/6:40 Children s Choir. 7 30 Adult Choir, 8 00 AA Saturday. Dec. 14 — 9:30 Catechism 3. I 30 Inquirers. 4 00 Children’s Christmas Prog Rch . 8 00 NA Monday. Dec 16-6:00 Council Dinner/Meeting. 7:00 Piano Recital. Tuesday. Dec 17 — 7:00 SS Staff Meeting Wednesday. Dec 18 — 10:00 Wordwatchen; 7:00 Vespers PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hasting*.. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m ; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, M-37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hublcy. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant, choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Morning wor­ ship, 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship; Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7 30 p.m. Nursery for all services. Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday . HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexlcr, Prog ram/You th Director Thursday. Dec. 5 — 3 00 p.m. Cadeoe Choir. Friday. Dec. 6 — 6 00 p.m. Concern Group P6. Sunday. Dec 8 - 9:30 and 11:00 Monung Worship; (9:30 Server » broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided during both services "The Night the Animals Sang" will be presented during both Services today. Please join us' 9:50 a m. Adah Sunday School; 10 30 a m Coffee Hour. 11 30 a.m Children * Church Monday. Dec. 9 — 12:00 noon Joint Service Clubs Luncheon — Sharpe Hall. Tuesday. Dec. 10 — I.-00 p.m. Staff meets for prayer; 6:30 p m. Eileen Circle Potluck and Gift ex­ change at Jeanne Pugh's; 6:30 p.m. Mary Circle Potluck - Church Dining Room Wednesday. Dec. 11 — 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller; D C E. Becky Oexler. Pro­ gram/Youth Director Thursday. Dec. 12 — 3:00 p m. Cadette Choir. 7.00 p m Bedtime Stories Dining Room Wear your pajama*' Sunday. Dec 15 - 9 30 and 11 00 Morning Worship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM). Nursery is provided during both Services. 9:50 a m. Sunday School (No Adult Sundav School until January); 10*30 a m Coffee Hcwr. 11.50 a.m Children s Church; 7 00 p m Chancel Choir & PYF's go carolling Tuesday. Dec. 17 — I 00 pm Staff meets for prayer. Wednesday. Dec 18 - 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, lurier of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Musk A Chnslian Education Church phone 616-945-9574 Bar­ rier free building with elevator to all floors Bniadcasi of worship *ervree over WBCH AM FM at 10 30 am Sunday* - Sunday School 9:30a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.. Worship 1100 a.m with child care for infant* A todalers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. Mi-Hi Youth Fellowship 4 00 pm. Senior Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays — Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Activities starting 6 00 p m First Wednesday of month is Game Night. Sunday. Dec 15 — Covenant Player* par­ ticipating in Worship Service. Wednesday. Dec 18 — Advent Family Night Dinner 6 30 p.m. followed by "Shobi Shares a Miracle" Sunday School Program (nursery provided) - call 945-9574 for reservation* Sunday . Dec 22 — Chancel Choir Cantata 11 00 am Tuesday. Dec 24 — Two Thnslma* Eve Candlelight Services 7 and 11 p m Thursday. Dec 26 — Red Cross Blood Dnve I 00 to 6:45 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting* Pastor Kevtn Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Morning Wor­ ship 9:45 and 11 00 a m . Sunday School. 9 45 ami 11 00 a m for children and adults Family Hour 6 00 p.m Sunday evening Mon­ day 1st Monday of lhe month. Mom's Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6 30 p m Bible Study and Prayer at 7:00 p m Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women Bi­ ble Study. Women * Bible Study Call church office for more infor­ mation. 948 MMM Rev. Father Charles E.Jacobs HASTINGS - Mixine N. Rochfuss, age 79, of Hastings and formerly of Caseville, passed away on Sunday. December 8.1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Rochfuss was bom on February 8,1917 in West Branch, the daughter of Harrison and Minnie (Bennett) Dodds. She was raised in the West Branch area and attended schools there and went on to attend Michigan State University receiving her Bachelor of Am degree in Home Economics in 1939. She then taught school for about four years. She was married to Franklin E. Rochfuss on June 21, 1942. Mrs. Rochfuss owned and operated Rochfuss Insurance Agency in Sebewaing for ten years, then moved to Hastings in 1970. She and her husband had a summer home in Casevill for over thirty-five years, making it their permanen* home following their retirement in 1986. Mrs. Rochfuss returned to Hastings in 1993. She was a member of Hastings Grace Luthe­ ran Church and the Sarah Circle of the church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband. Frank (past President arxfCi.O. of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company) on July 25, 1989; sister, Anel McDonald. She is survived by two daughters, Cindy (Scott) Hubbard of Hastings and Wendy King of Stevensville; two sons. Reverend Franklin (Sandra) Rochfuss of Hamilton, Ohio and Reverend Timothy Rothfuss of Perrysburg, Ohio; ten grandchildren and one adopted granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. Visitations will be held on Thursday. December 12, 1996 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 13, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hast­ ings Grace Lutheran Church with Reveirnd Michael J. Anron officiating Burial will take piate M the Caseville Town­ ship Cemetery of Caieville, MI on Saturday, December 14. J996 at 11:00 a m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Grace Lutheran Church or Diabetes Association. FLUSHING - Reverend Father Charles E. Jacobs. 84, of Hushing, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 28, 1912 in Barry County, the son of Charles and Frances (Heil) Jacobs. He attended Sl Rose of Lima Elementary School and High School in Hastings. He cniercd Sacred Hear. Seminary in Detroit on September 8, 1930 to prepare for priesthood. After he received his Bachelor Degree in Phtlosphy, he continued his studies at St. Mary Seminary in Norwood, Ohio for his theological studies and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Lansing on June 3, 1939. Reverend Father Jacobs celebrated his first Solemn Mass at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings and was assigned to St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing where he served as Assistant Pastor for the next eight yean. In September of 1947 he was assigned to his fint parish. Immaculate Conception in Three Rivera, where he spent 6 yean as Pastor during which time he was instrumental in building an elementary school. In September of 1953, he was assigned to St Robert Parish in Hushing, where again be was instrumental in building an elementary school which opened on September 8,1954 and he built the new Sl Robert Catholic Church in 1964. In December of 1972, Reverend Father Jacobs was assigned to SL Agnes Parish in Fowlerville and in 1985 he retired to live in his former Parish, St. Robert Catholic Parish of Rushing. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee (50 years as a priest) in 1989. He wu preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Melvin F. Jacobs of Hastings and Gordon J. Jacobs of Bolivar, Tennessee He is survived by his sister. Rosemary (Robert) Gorham 3f Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Sl Robert Catholic Church from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. on Thurs­ day, December 12, 1996. A vigil for the deceased will be 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 1996 at Sl Robert Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be coocelebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13,1996 at St. Robert Catholic Church in Rushing. The Most Reverend Car! F. Mengeling, Bishop of Lans­ ing will officiate. Following the Funeral Mass at SL Robert Catholic Church, Reverend Father Jacoba will be taken to the Ginbach Fureral Home in Hastings for Visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 pjn. with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mau will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 1996 at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Burial will follow u Ml Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made io lhe Father Jacobs Education Trust Fund or SlRosc Schfl Building Fund. ,, 3 Funeral arrangements were made by Rossel I Funeral Home in Rushing and Girrbach Funer­ al Home in Hastings. I Alice M. Bender HASTINGS - Alice M. Bender, age 83, formerly of Middleville, passed away Satur­ day, December 7, 1996 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Bender was bom on May 29, 1913 in Hint, the daughter of Edward and Almira (Andrews) Hackney. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1931. She then attended County Normal for one year. She was married to Russell G. Bender on March 26, 1935 at her home in Hastings. She was a substitute teacher in the Middle­ ville School District. Mrs. Bender was a member of the Middlevil­ le United Methodist Church, Womens Society of Christian Service. Prairie Literary Club, and Farm Bureau. She was preceded in death by one brother. Bill Hackney; and one sister, Anna Belle Abby. She is survived by her husband, Russell G. Bender; one son, Robert (Carol) Bender of Middleville; three daughters, Joan (Vinal) Taber of Fenton, Mary Alice Putman of Weid­ man, Beverly (Stephen) Bourgeau of Moor­ park, CA; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Clarence Hackney of Kalamazoo; Several Nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday December 11, 1996 at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Rev. Lee F. Zachman and Dr. Robert C. Smith officiated. Interment took place at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church or Alzheimer’s Association. Ruth M. Sleeman MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Ruth M. Sleeman, age 94, of Barlow Lake, Middleville, passed away Monday, December 9, 1996 at Lahrel Regional Hospital, Beltsville, MD. Mrs. Sleeman was bora on October 14,1902 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Humphrey. She was raised in Eaton Rapids and Jackson. She was married to Clarence H. Sleeman on June 30, 1922 in Jackson. Mrs. Sleeman was employed at F.W. Wool­ worth & Company in Jackson during her early years and later in the 40's & 50*s in Grand Rapids. She was proceded in death by her husband. Clarence Sleeman. She is survived by one son, John R. (Marjor­ ie) Sleeman of Beltsville, MD; a brother, Leonard Humphrey; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation is Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Cotnan Cemetery, Middleville with Rev Lee F. Zachman officiating. Katherine A. Taylor| SARANAC - Katherine A. Taylor, age 92. of Saranac, passed away on Thursday, Decem­ ber 5. 1996 at the Heartland Care Center in Ionia. Mrs. Taylor was bom on October 4,1904 in Evart, the daughter of John and Pearl (Mosher) Feuers tein. She was married to Russell Taylor on June 21, 1926 in Miriam. She was employed at the Ypsilanti-Reed Corporation during World War II. She wu a charter member of the Sl Edwards Catholic Church in I^kc Odesst, a member of the Community Club, Berlin Center Grange and the Michigan State Gr inge. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Russell on May 3, 1995; one daughter, Betty Nash tn May of 1966; four brothers. Raymond. Theodore, Louis and Russell Feuerstein. She is survived by two sons, Donald (Linnie) Taylor of Adel, Georgia, and Burton (Kay) Taylor of Ionia: nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a half sister, Ellen Nummer of Lowell. A funeral Mass was held on Monday, December 9,1996 at the St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa with Father Thomas Boufford officiating. Burial took place in Balcom Cemetery, Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Edwards Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa ' I • H*gh Eugene Ward| CALEDONIA - Hugh E. Ward, age 77. of Caledonia, passed away peacefully Sunday. December 8, 1996. He wu a dairy fanner and life long resident of Gaines Township. Hugh wu a member of Western Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and the Kalamazoo Valley Machine and Engine Cub. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary and his parents, Helen and Byron Ward. He is sun/ived by one daughter. Phyllis (Rich) Baker; three sons. Kenneth (Diane) Ward, Frederick (Phyllis) Ward, Charles (Sandy) Ward; eleven grandchildren; Andrea. Colin and Mark Baker, Joel and Eric Ward, Leah Lessard, Beckey and Mike Ward, Benja­ min, James and Timothy Ward; two brothers, J. Richard (Lucena) Ward, Wallace (Betty) Ward; Many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday December 14th at 3:00 p.m. at lhe Caledonia United Methodist Church. The family will greet friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the lime of service. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Diabetes Association or Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Arrangements made by Memorial Alterna­ tives of Grand Rapids. [_______ Raymond B. House________ | HASTINGS - Raymond B. Hause, age 80, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, December 5. 1996 at his home. Mr. Hause wu bora on May 4,1916 in Kala­ mazoo. lhe son of I. Delbert and Gladys (VandenBerg-Delridge) Hause. He wu raised in lhe Kalamazoo area and attended schools there. He married Jennie M. Converse on February 14. 1939. Mr. Hause moved to the Hastings area in 1939 and has lived at his present address since 1951. . Mr. Hause wu a U.S. Army Veteran of World War D. Mr. Hause wu employed at E.W. Bliss Company for over 20 years and a few yean u a security guard at the Lescca Company in Grand Rapids. He wu a member of the Hastings American Legion Post 845 Mr. Hause wu an avid horseman. He enjoyed hunting, car trail riding and walking in the Yankee Springs area, and loved all animals especially his dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter. Liu Hause; two brothers; one sister, and one half-sister. He is survived by his wife Jennie; six sons, Michael (Nancy) Hause of Hastings, Stan (Donna) Hanse of Hastings, James.(Sandy) Hause of Hastings, George (Ruby) Hause of Hastings, Bernard (Kathy) Hanse of Nashville, Raymond, Jr. (Joyce) Hause of Hastings; three daughters. Sue (Jim) Heney of Hastings, Gloria (Al) Buchanan of Hastings, Bobbie (Stan) Wilkins of Hastings; thirty-six grandchildren; fifty-five great grandchildren; and four half­ sisters. Funeral Services were Saturday, December 7, 1996 at lhe Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Russell A..Sarver officiating k “ ‘Burial was at Irving Tpwnship Cemetery with full military honor! Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Raymoua B. Hause Memorial Fund. Envelopes available al Wren Funeral Home, Hastings [ Rodney M. Schad | MIDDLEVILLE - Rodney M. Schad, age 72, of Middleville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 7, 1996 at his residence. Mr. Schad wu bora on February 18,1924 in Middleville, the son of J. C. and Ruth (Matte­ son) Schad. He wu raised in the Middleville area and attended Thornapple-Kellogg schools, graduating in 1942. He was married to Rena M. Cooper on September 2, 1946 at Klise Chapel in Grand Rapids. They resided first in Grand Rapids, later moving to Barlow Lake. He wu co-owner and vice president of Advance Tool and Die Company in Grand Rapids. He wu a member of lhe Middleville Rotary Club, and the Yankee Springs Golf Club Leagues. He served in the United Sula Marine Capa, and wu a Copaal with the lit Marine Division during World War *' and received a Purple Heart. He was a volunteer in Industrial Ana classes at Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Mr. Schad was preceded in death by his parents, I C. and Ruth Schad; sister. Mirths Jean Lynd; and sisrer-in-law Franca Schnd. He is survived by his wife of fifty years,: Rena M.; one son, Jeffrey L (Marilyn) Schnd of East Grand Rapids; four grandchildren Sarah Schad. Matthew Schad. Christopher Schad and Andrew Schad; one brother. Res (Oiristine) Schad of Middleville; sisters-in­ law Dorothy McQueen of Southfield, Jane: Nicholson of Lansing and Betty Ridl of Grand Rapids; brother-in-law, W. Edward Lynd at Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal servica will be held on Thursday. December 12,1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home with Reverend Roger G Timmerman officiating. Interment will take place in Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation to establish a Scholarship Fund fa Industrial Arts Students a: Thornapple-Kellogg High School. know! what's happening in city and county government. Read the Banner each week! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1996 — Page 7 Social News GIRL, Jerry and Doris Graul of Lake Odessa would like to announce the birth of their new granddaughter on Nov. 26. 1996, Mackenzie Elizabeth, weighing 9 lbs. 9V4 ozs. and 21M inches long. Her parents are Terry and Terri Lynn Newman. Proud big sister in Chelsea Lynn. Grandparents are Frank and Janet Newman, great grandparents Frank and Helen Dice all of Chambersburg, PA. Great grandparents Doreen and Clyde Shoemaker of Lake Odessa. An and Helen Graul of Clarksville, and great great grandmother Kathem Peck of Raiding Anderson-Schaubel plan to wed April 12 Ms. Audrey L. Anderson of Merrill, Wise, and Mr. Michael J. Anderson of Boulder. Colo . wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Amy L. Anderson to Mark W. Schaubcl. son of Ray and Judy Schaubel of Hastings and Sarah and Gerald Marks of Silva. N.C. Amy graduated from Merrill Senior High in 1987 and from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1991 with a B.A. in advertising/joumalism She is employed by American Airlines as a flight attendant. Mark is a graduate of Hastings High School in 1986 and from Michigan Stale University in 1990 with a B.S. degree in building and construction management. He is employed by Paul Davis Systems in sales. Wedding plans are set for April 12. 1997 in Madison. Wisconsin. Both presently reside in Chicago. BOY, Shawn Lee Amen, Jr. bom at BorgessPipp Health Center in Plainwell on Nov. 28 to Debra and Shawn Arnett of Kalamazoo. BOY, Bryce Christian Pierce bora at Borgess-Pipp Health Center in Plainwell on Nov. 27 to Brenda and David Pierce of Middleville. BOY, Blake Joseph Johnson bom Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1996 in Metropolitan Hospital at 1:20 a.m. to Heather Jordan and Lyndon Johnson. He weighed 7 lbs. I oz. and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Chuck and Lin­ da Jordan of Hastings. Cinda Johnson of Nashville and Bill Johnson of Hastings. GIRL, Catherine Bnanne bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 26, al 12:01 a.m. to Indya and Brian Monon of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cody Arthur bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 27. at 7:14 a.m. to Lenoir and Steve Selden of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, S&rea, Madison Ann born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 27, al 4:19 p.m. to Molly and Brett Fedorinchik of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 11M ozs. and 22H inches long. GIRL, Morgan Cheyenne bora at Pennock CONTINUED NeDy May (Walker) Cappaert GALESBURG - Mn. Nelly May (Walker) Cappaert, age 97, of Galesburg, formerly of Delton & Kalamazoo, passed away on Satur­ day. December 7, 1996 at Arboridge Nursing Center in Galesburg. Mrs. Cappaert was born on August 6, 1899 in Coleman, lhe daughter of Pilloid &. Ida (Lewis) Babcock. She had lived in Kalamazoo since 1975. She was employed at Container Corp, of America for 20 years. She was a member of Agusta Bible Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, five sons, two brothers and three husbands, lhe last was August Cappaert, April 20. 1975. Mn. Cappaert is survived by one daughter, Mary Hamilton of Kalamazoo; three sons, Dallas & Charles Walker both of Kalamazoo and Louis Walker of Marshall; one brother Louis Babcock of Delton; a special daughterin-law, Jean Kilpatrick of Delton; many grand­ children, gre •’(-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 10 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Baxter of Augusta Bible Baptist Church officiating. Burial look place at Cedar Creek Cometary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Augusta Bible Baptist Church. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Mercie M. Bowerman HASTINGS - Mercie M. Bowerman, age 81, of Hastings, went to be with (he Lord on Monday, November 18, 1996 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Bowerman was born on April 25,1915 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Arcie and Mildred (Converse) Beck. She was raised in Hastings and Middleville where she attended school and lived her entire life in this area. She was employed with Hastings Aluminum Products and retired from there in 1980. _*ne enjoyed crocheting, making dolls, other .rafts, and her children, grandchildren and jreat-grandchildren. She has missed being able to do these things the last couple of years. She was preceded in death by two sons. Bill and Harold Bowerman; one daughter, Sandra Perry; and one grandchild. She is survived by three sons. Jack (Joyce) Bowerman of Climax, Larry Bowerman of Caledonia, and Duane (Maria) Bowerman of Middleville; one daughter, Barbara (Bill) Hitchcock of Caledonia; nineteen grandchil­ dren; many great-grandchildren and many greai-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Vera Tasher of Lake Odessa, Leans Born of Dowl­ ing, LaVina Arkwright of Plainwell and Sally LaFountain of Plainwell; one brother. Max (Berty) Latta of Otsego; one sister-in-law, Gertrude Latta of Hasdngs; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal services were held on Thursday. November 21,1996 at the Beeler Funeral Home with Pastor William D. Dobson officiating. Interment tool place in Ml. Hope Cemetery, Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to Whitneyville Bible Church. Hospital on Nov. 25 at 9:20 p.m. to Scott and Alica Grimwood of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1M oz. and 20 inches long. Jean Solomon to mark 80th The family of Jean Solomon invite friends and relatives to celebrate her 80th birthday on Sunday. Dec. 15, at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton from 2 to 4 p.m. No gifts, please, your presence would be enough. Michael Thomas Garrage, South Bend. IN and Jennifer Lyn McHugh. Plainwell. John Walter Mutschler. Wayland and Anne Louise Browne. Wayland. Jamie William Wright. Battle Creek and Elizabeth Gayle Wortz. Delton Terry Matthew Borgman. Bellevue and Hoili Coiene Wollaston. Bellevue. Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas "If I Could Reach," lhe Christmas musical drama produced and directed by John Waite of the Lakewood United Methodist Church, was presented at the church to jam-packed audi­ ences both Saturday and Sunday evenings The scenery was impressive, with the cen­ ter of attraction being an 18-foot tree that was built of parts of 20 discarded artificial trees donated by readers of this column and lhe Lakewood News. At the end of the per­ formance. the children decorated the tree as high as they could reach. The other parts of the scenery included a bridge, which was built behind the piano and organ and over which the costumed Sunday School children entered and stood at the top while they sang carols. Some special effects, such as snow falling and some lighted pic­ tures with voices, were effected on the top of lhe bridge On lhe other side of the altar, the scenery was built for the Living Stones puppets, who participated in the production. This part of the scenery represented lhe village of Cov­ ington and included a village clock, an or­ phanage with windows through which pup­ pets and live singers appeared, a village store and a village street in front. Puppets also appeared at the street level in some scenes. Janice Flanigan was the pianist for the production. The show had seven scenes 24 major parts, four singing groups of children and youths of various ages, a flashlight routine and five adult church ladies in an ensemble of singers. It is impossible here to list even all the production staff or the main characters here, but all of the church children and youth and many adults were involved in lhe show. The church pastor, the Rev. Ward Pierce, had to be in Louisiana late in the week and was scheduled to get back to Grand Rapids at 10 p.m. Sunday, but by taking standby on earlier planes, arranged to get home in time for the Sunday evening production. The fellowship hall was jammed with a long line of people waiting to get to the food and drink tables after the Sunday evening performance, but even when every­ one had been fed and the crowd had thinned out, there was still lots of food in the kitchen; so no one had to go home without refreshments. Pierce had attended a two-day UMCOR meeting at the Sagar-Brown Complex of the United Methodist Outreach programs near Baldwin. La., al which the program for relief after Hurricane Andrew hit the Gulf Coast four years ago was reviewed and declared closed. UMCOR relief workers had been helping with the aftermath of lhat disaster for lhe full four years and at this point there was nothing more the drarch relief commit­ tee could do for victims, s’* The combined Lions clubs of Lake Odessa and Woodland held a Christmas party at Corner Landing Restaurant on M-66 last Tuesday evening (Dec. 3). The party filled two basement rooms at the popular dining spot on M-66 south of Ionia. Thirteen members, spouses and guests of lhe Wood­ land club were among lhe partyers. It was a bitterly cold night, though it was not snowing right then and the roads were relatively dry; so the drive up from this area was not overly difficult. J. D. Sanders, vice president of the Lake Odessa club, welcomed the members and guests and led lhe singing of the “Star Span­ gled Banner” and the flag salute. NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS □ale: 12-12-96 Name of Applicant: City of Hastngs Address: 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 • Telephone; 616-945-2468 This 20-foot tree at the Lakewood United Methodist Church was built from discarded artifical trees donated by readers of the Woodland News column. The tree will be on display through much of the holiday season. The meal included chicken, ham and prime rib. After dinner. Sanders conducted a quiz game about Christmas facts and a "bingo­ type" number for the ladies. All the ladies won when the last number was called, and each lady was given a blooming Christmas cactus to take home. The organization of Lakewood United Methodist Women held its annual Christmas Progressive Dinner last Thursday evening. The ladies first met at the home of Joanne Jackson, where Doris Flessner played lhe auto harp and led the singing of a carol be­ fore the salad course was served. After enjoying a layerui gelatin salad and assorted relishes, the ladies climbed back into cars and drove south of Woodland to lhe home of Ronald and Julie Dingerson w here they enjoyed a ham and rice casserole with vegetables and rolls. The dessert of snow pie was also served al the Dingerson home. After lhe meal Margaret Musbach gave a program from the book “Two Came from Galilee" by Marjorie Holmes. Doris Flessner led another carol before lhe program. It quit snowing early in the evening and despite icy roads, the traveling from home to home caused no major problems. The Ionia County Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held a dinner Saturday night, honoring Pearl Harbor veterans at the Lake Odessa post. One such veteran. Herman Bales, was at the event. There is still one more living in Ionia County, but he was un­ able to attend. Many county and stale officials of both the VFW and the auxiliary were at lhe din­ ner, as well as the current commanders of three posts in the county. They were LeRoy D'Waters of the Lake Odessa post. Dave Meyers of the Portland post and the com­ mander of lhe Belding post. The meal was roast beef, scalloped pota­ toes and many other dishes were provided by members of lhe Lake Odessa post. I have heard that Herb Miller, the young man for whom the huge benefit party was held at the Woodland Townehousc a few weeks ago. has had surgery for the brain can­ cer and is doing well. A 50th wedding anniversary party for Carl and Eleonora Pierce will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Saturday. Dec. 14. from 2 to 5 p.m. It is requested by the fam­ ily that no gifts be brought, but all their friends come and enjoy themselves. The Lakewood Ministerial Association sponsored joint praise service that was to be held at Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church Sunday evening, Dec. 15, has been canceled because of many scheduling con­ flicts. It will be held some time the first part of the year instead. However, the Dec. 22 Christmas Carol and Hymn Sing al 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of Lakewood United Methodist Church is still on and everyone is welcome. Finger food and fellowship will follow and the evening should be fun. Nicholas Rose came to the library Satur­ day and told me about his family’s holiday cruise. He had looked forward to it with great enthusiasm for weeks before they left, and because of the Thanksgiving vacation, he did not miss much school. He said they flew to Jamaica, and he did not care much for the plane trip, but at that island, they got on a Jamaican cruiser and traveled into the Panama Canal to Lake Gatun where they turned around and returned to Jamaica. Nicholas was enthusiastic about lhe ship­ board part of lhe vacation. Nicholas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rose who live on North Main Street in lhe village of Woodland. He is one of the Wood­ land Township library’s most faithful clients. Speaking of lhe Woodland Township li­ brary, it will be staffed by Edna Wise and Judy MacKenzie for a few weeks while 1 go south for some medical tests to determine when my pacemaker will need to be changed. The library hours have been changed for the winter months when it is dark soon after 5 p.m. The library winter hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and will re­ main 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. This will elim­ inate the necessity for library staff having to leave the dark library and get to their car and home after sundown on dark winter days. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF LINCOLN STREET TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS. On or about December 30. 1996, the above named City wfl request the State of Michigan to release federal funds irder Title I of the Housing and Community Developments Act of 1974 (P.L 93-383) tor the toftowing project: Hastings Industrial Part Phase H 1996-1997 Purpose: To extend infrastructure and public improvements to tour sma.‘i companies that will locate in the land owned by the City of Hastings on Stan School Road. Location: City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. A portion of the NE 1/4 of Section 20, Town Line 3 North, range 8 West. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT AlPACT It has been determined that such request of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the above-named City has decided not to prepare an Environment Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy act of 1969 (P.L 91-190). The reasons tor such decision not to prepare such Statement are u tosows An Environmental Review record respecting the proposed project has been made by the City of Hastings which documents the environmental review of Cle project and more fully sets forth the rea­ sons why such Statement is not require. Thw Envwonnwntai Review is on Ne at 1035 E. State St and is available tor public examinations and copying upon request at the Hastings Industrial Incubator between the hours of 8 and 5. . No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request tor release of Federal funds. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FINDING AB interested agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision ar einvited to submit writ­ ten comments tor constJerabon by the City of Hastings to the Hastings industrial Incubator at 1035 E. State.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Such written comments should be received at the Hastings Industrial Incubator on or before December 27.1996. AH such comments so received win be considered and the City wA not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed pro­ tect prior to the date specified xi the preceding sentence. RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Hastings will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds from the State of Mchigan under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The City of Hastings is certifying to the State that the C«y of Hastngs and industrial Incubator Executive Director. L. Joseph Rahn in his official capacity as certifying officer tor the City of Hastings consent to accept in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action: and that these responstodibes have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification ts that upon its approval the City of Hastings may use tha Block Grant funds and the State wA have satisfied its responsivities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. OBJECTIONS TO THE STATE RELEASE OF FUNDS The State wA accept an objection to its approval only if * is on one of the toHowmg basts: (a) that the certification was not in tact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of appheant approved by the State; or (b) that applicant s environmental review record tor the project indicated omssKxi of a required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted m accordance with the required procedure (24CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to the State of Michigan at: Ms. Vatorie Hoag. Michigan Jobs Commission. P.O. Box 30225. Lansing. Ml 48909 by January 14. 1997. Objections to the release of funds on basts other than those stated above wA not be constoered by the State. L Joseph Rahn. Certifying Officer 1035 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Notice is hereby given thot the Hostings City Council will hold o public hearing in the City Holl Council Chambers, 102 S. Broodway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, December 23. 1996 ot 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the request by the Hastings Area School System for the City to vacate Lin­ coln Street from a line extending from the southeast comer of lot 3 of Aben Johnson’s Addition and the northeast comer of lot 4 of Block 2 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the east line of Section 8 town 3 north range 8 west as shown on the mop below. Should the vocation be approved by the City Council, the City will reserve easement rights to construct and maintain any and all public utilities. Written comments may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hostings, 102 S. Broodway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. or call (616) 945-2468, or TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1996 LEGAL NOTICES: Interstate totete Fils No. 96-22019-18 Estate of DOROTHY A. HUGHES, Deceased Sociol Security No. 369-34-8086 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your mfecesf tn the estote moy be barrod or affected by th* following The decedent. whose lost known address wot 1065 Wall lake Drive. Dolton. Michigan 49046 died September 6. 1996 Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Patrick T Hughes 2577 Sunny Crook SE Kentwood M.chigon, 49506 or to both the independent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court 220 W Court St.. Suite 302. Hostings. Michigan 49056, within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to It: Catherine C Metzler (P38690) 407 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo Ml 49007 (616)343-2106 (12/12) File No 96-22017 IE Estote of Rosebud Colemon Sociol Security No 306 14-3394 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estote moy be barred or of fected by the following The decedent whose lost known oddress wos 3309 West 20th Ploce Gory. Indiana 46404 died 01/22/94. An instrument doed 04-20-93 has been admitted os the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever borred unless presented to the independent personal representative John Barnett 903 Eost Mill Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or to both the indopen dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court 220 W Court Street Hostings Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estote will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. James J. Stoffel (P38042) 332 Eost Columbia Avenue Battle Crook. Michigan 49015 (616)962 3545 (12/12) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE December 3. 1996 of 7 30 p.m. Board members present Gates. Cook * Harper Board members absent: Lewis and O'Brien. Also present Fare Chief and 5 citizens. Fire Dept, report received. Soard of Review members approved Proposed Address Ordinance reviewed Bi'.is rood and approved Dorlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by John Gates Supervisor (12/12) ■ See that your guests have a good time Default has occurred in the conditions ol o mor tgoge made by DEXTER W GRIFFIN ond THAIS H. GRIFFIN as his wife ond in her own right, ond BLAKE W GRIFFIN a single person (collectively Mortgagor "). to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, a corporation having its principal of­ fice at 375 Jackson Street. St. Paul. Minnesota 55101. doted Moy 21. 1976. and recorded in the of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 4. 1976 in Liber 226. Pogo 627 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL wot subsequently known as FARM CREDIT BaNK OF ST. PAUL and is now known as AGRIBANK. FCB (the "Mortgagee"). Dexter W. Griffin and Janice J. Griffin, os his wife, and Belinda L. Gould. Trustee, subsequently entered into on unrecorded reamor fixation agreement with Mortgagee, os evidenced by instrument doted August 3. 1978. The mortgage and roomortizotlon agreement described herein c-e collectively referred to os the "Mortgage." By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare ond hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable for thwith. As of the dote of his Notice there Is claimed to be due for principal ond interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy One ond 19/100 Dollars ($26.771.19). No suit or proceeding ot low has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power ol sale contained in the Mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided, ond to pay the above amount, with interest, os provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by low. ond oil taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises of public vendue »o the highest bidder of the eost en­ trance to the Barry County Courthouse located in Hostings Michigan on Thursday. January 9. 1997. ot two o clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage ore situated in the Township of Maple Grove. County of Barry. State ol Michigan, and are described os follows: NW 1 /4 except commencing at the North quarter post, thence South along quortor line 19 rods, thence West 8 rods, thence Northerly to a point 10 rods West of beginning, thence Eost to point of beginning, all in Section 25 T2N. R7W subject to existing highways easements and rights-of way of record, together with oil the tenements, hereditaments, ond appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be twelve (12) months from the date of sole Dated December 12. 1996 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, now known os AGRIBANK FCB. Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS < JUDO LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids Ml 49503 2489 (616)752-2000 (1/2) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday. December 23. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the request by the Hastings Area School System for the City to vacate East Street from Grant Street to Lincoln Street as shown on the mop below. Should the vocation be approved by the City Council, the City will reserve easement rights to construct and maintain any and all public utilities. Written comments moy be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hostings. 102 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468, or TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. EveriI G. Monshum City Clerk Lifetime herpes? Deer Ann Landers: I’m writing to you for two reasons: Fira, you tell it like it is. and se­ cond. I trust your judgment. My husband asked for a divorce after 25 years of what 1 thought was a good marriage, so he could marry his young secretary. He left me something that will be with me for the rest of my life — herpes. My ob-gyn told me that there is no cure for herpes and lhat 1 will have to abstain com­ pletely when I have an outbreak and use con­ doms all other times because there might be internal sores that I am unaware of. A friend recently told me about an intense antibiotic program of six months that clears up herpes completely She said her doctor told her about it. I find it hard to believe, but I’d be thrilled to hear you say it’s true. Please con­ sult your experts and let your readers know Now my question that requires mature judg­ ment: When do I tell my new sweetheart that I have this disease? If I speak of it too early in the relationship, he might head straight for the door. If I wait for the ;onuice to grow really strong, he may be furious that I didn’t tell him sooner. Where is justice. Ann? I’m 45 and have been with only one man in my entire life. I need answers. — Paying for Someone Else’s Sins in Colorado Springs Dear Colorado Springs: There is no cure for genital herpes, but with careful manage­ ment and the drug acyclovir, you can live a normal life. 1 suggest that you tell your new sweetheart as soon as he shows signs of becoming seriously interested in a physical relationship. Meanwhile, you need a lot more informa­ tion than 1 can give you in this space. The more you know, the better able you will be to deal with the disease. Write to: American Social Health Association / Herpes Resource Center (ASHA/HRC), Dept. PR70. P.O. Box 13827, Research Triangle Park. N.C. 27709. Please enclose SI for postage and handling. (Internet: hup://sunsite.unc.edu/ASHA/). Wise counsel Dear Ann Landers: Last spring, I lost my husband to prostate cancer. I feel as though half of my life has vanished. I wish someone had told me what to expect. You can count on support from family, friends and neighbors for a while, but brace yourself for the questions you will be asked I was astonished when one woman asked me. only a few days after my husband's funeral. “What are you going to do now? Move to something smaller?" Another friend asked. “Are you going to sell one of your cars?*’ Too often, people don't understand the sense of loss a new widow experiences, nor do they realize her need to "settle in" before sweeping changes are made. I'd like to offer a suggestion: It's important to allow some time before making major decisions, such as selling your house. Once it's sold, you'll never again sec those bushes and trees your husband planted. They can be a comfort Don’t dash off to live with your children or be influenced to sell out and relocate to live near your sister. Your relatives have their own lives Although those women who asked me such intrusive questions may have intended no harm, they should be more considerate. They don’t know when they might be joining our ranks. — Newly Widowed in Missouri Dear Missouri: The Voice of Experience is always worth listening to. Thanks for the wise counsel. Air discrimination Dear Ann Landers: My beloved aunt has been wanting to go visit her children in Toledo for several years. She is a working woman of modest means. My sister and I (also working women) would like to buy her a ticket for her birthday in February The pro- HOMEOWNERS! Irving from peychecx to paycheck! CrW aaa 1-E16957-MW SMnMr MCMH-Z221 9 FyAHgH blem is as follows: Aunt "Maisie" weighs at least 550 pounds. There is no way she can fit into a regular seat on a plane. We phoned two airlines and were told we would have to buy two tickets in either coach or first class. Isn’t this discrimination9 Shouldn't this be considered illegal under the anti-discrimination act? Please respond Ln the column. The public should know about this. — Livid in Boston Dear Livid: Sorry , I must side with the airlines. They are in lhe business of selling space. If your aunt requires two seats, you must expect to pay for them 1 phoned American Airlines and asked if there were any other restrictions against mor­ bidly obese passengers. The reply was "Only one They may not be seated in the emergency-exit row." P.S.: Others excluded from the emergency-exit row are passengers under 15 or over 65, those with handicaps and non-Engl ish-speaking travelers Card ‘user’ Dear Ann Landen: I have a dear sister with whom I have been close since childhood. Last year, "Agatha" called from her home 2.500 miles away and asked if she could use my credit card to rent a car when she came to visit me. Agatha's credit cards were revoked several years ago. If I loaned her my card. I would be responsible for any damages to her car. J am a struggling single mother of two and cannot af­ ford such financial risk. When 1 told Agatha. "Sorry, 1 don't lend my credit cards to anyone," she told me off and hasn't spoken to me or answered my let­ ters for more than a year. 1 love Agatha very much, even though we don't always agree Hou can I get her to understand? — Miss My Sis in Michigan Dear Michigan: Agatha sounds as if she is not only irresponsible bu’ unreasonable. Chances are. had you loaned her your credit card, eventually, you would have been stuck with her charges and then the relationship would have blown up anyway. If your sister has ignored you for over a year because of this incident, she is a "user.** But do Keep the lines of communication open in case she wants to reconnect. Make it easy for her Normal sex? Dear Ann Landers: I've had enough of those "you owe me sex" letters. It has never been determined hou much sex is "normal.” Furthermore, no one knows exactly why some people have a stronger sex drive than others. I refuse to believe something is wrong with me because I don't want my husband hot and wild all the time. I know that sex is important in a marriage, but if that's all there is. the marriage is doomed. — Jamestown. N.C. Dear N.C.: Amen, sister. When the first flames of passion die down, if there is nothing of substance to keep the embers glowing, the fire goes out. Good sex is like the frosting on the cake, but it’s the meat and potatoes that provide the nourishment Gem of the Day: It has been said that the difference between savagery and civilization is a little courtesy. There is no telling what a lot of courtesy might do. but it’s worth a try. I recommend it Is life passing you by? Want to improve your social skilb? Write for Ann Landers' new booklet. “How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (tn Canada, send $5.15). Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Holiday activities continue. The annual project of Lakewood Communi­ ty Services concludes this week. Volumes of paper work have been done Goods have been purchased from Second Harvest of Grand Rapids and canned goods have been collected. Greeting cards containing meat certificates based on family size, a survey sheet, a flyer have been assembled, addressed and arranged according to suggested routes for delivery. Friday is the final day for putting goods in or around the boxes and wrapping. Saturday morning is the time for deliveries to be made. They range from Elmdale Road in the nor­ thwest corner of the district to Shilton Road on the northeast; from Chariton Park and Barber roads in the southwest to Shaytown in the southeast. With residents in four counties, the trips are manageable for people from those specific neighborhoods but would appear daunting to Lake Odessa residents alone. There will be a junior high band concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Dec. 16, at the high school. There will be a junior high vocal con­ cert for Woodland students on Tuesday. Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. The performance of "If I Could Reach" at Lakewood United Methodist Church Saturday had a full house. The sets were elaborate, with a very professional appearance. The puppets were top notch on their high staging area with spotlights to illuminate them. The singing and acting also were top grade. John Waite must have spent hours writing such a play with its many facets of media. On Thursday, Dec. 5. retirees from school gathered for a meeting of Ionia County Chapter MARSP for a brief business meeting, a legislative update, a tasty meal served by personnel al the Commission on Aging, and a wrapping session for gifts brought to fill baskets for two families of the Ionia area with clothing and food items. The day was very snowy. Carl and Eleanors Pierce are to be honored Saturday for their 50th wedding anniversary at Lakewood United Methodist Church bet­ ween 2 and 5 p.m. Their son. Don. and his family are hosting the happy event. The Pierces, on a visit to Tress Holdridge in California, were shown some of the lady's collection of darners. She told them that a pic­ ture of her collection was to be shown in a coming magazine. In the January/February of Reminisce magazine of the Reiman Publishing Company family of magazines, there is a picture of this former Lake Odessa resident, along with her darners. Mrs. Holdridge is a cousin of Tom Gilliland. Her collection includes some with long handles, short handles, a variety of substances such as CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning wood and porcelain and even one for inserting into the finger of a glove for fine darning. Some ladies used a light bulb for a darner. Others used a wooden piece fined with a metal ring to hold the sock fabric taut. An example of darning was included in requirements for girls in 4-H sewing clubs. Dr. John Lundeen has written to a local resident that his youngest son Erik is in Oregon, teaching and coaching and is to be married to a lawyer next year. Karen is mar­ ried and has three children, lives in Chicago. David and wife have a new baby girl born on Thanksgiving Day in Texas. Both Kuen and David have earned tiieir mister of business administration degrees. Mary Jane Carlson ‘.pent the weekend in Battle Creek as jucst of friends there. She returned home Sunday evening. She is now allowed to drive short distances after weeks of recovery from orthopedic surgery. Roger Hamp is back at Mary Free Bed after a short stay at Blodgett Hospital as he con­ tinues his therapy following a stroke The Santa Claus parade was held Saturday morning. The Lakewood marching band played appropriate music. It was a day to be bundled against the cold. There were two floats with nativity scenes from the Sl. Ed­ ward's and Christian Reformed churches. Santa rode high on the rear of the ladder truck of the fire department. There were a color guard, police escort, plenty of ambulances and fire trucks. Lakewood band members have been selling poinsettias as a fund-raiser. They came pack­ ed in durable boxes for protection from the low temperatures and from possible crushing. On Sunday. Dec. 15 the high school Col­ lage Christmas Concert and CD taping are to be held in the high school gymnasium at 3 p.m. Sunfield Elementary has its concert on Wednesday. Dec. 18, at the high school. Clarksville Elementary has its concert Thurs­ day. Dec. 19. at 7 p.m. Lynn and Joan Prentiss of Interlochen spent the weekend with her Curtis sisters and spouses. Tom and Jackie Gilliland. Ed and Janice Kenyon. Kendall and Jerilou Cross. Lynn observed that Lake Odessa had more snow than the north country from which they drove. The Christmas tree stock on the Gunn lawn on Martin Road makes quite a showing. The trees have been for sale in recent days to benefit the high school band. John and Wanita Spivak in Florida are to observe their 50th anniversary Saturday. Dec. 14. A new ramp has been built for George Cook at his home on Fourth Avenue. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1997 BARRY COUNTY BUDGET Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. January 6.1997 at 7:30 pm. to hear comments on the proposed amendments to the City of Hastings Zoning Ordinances. Information on lhe above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of lhe City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday. December 30. 1996 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commission Chamber. Mezzanine Level. Courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. MI to discuss the proposed General Fund budget for the fiscal year January I, 1997 through December 31. 1997. Copies of the proposed budget are available in the Office of the County Clerk. Courthouse between 8:00 a jn. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The County will pros ide necessary, reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Michael C. Brown. Counts' Administrator. 220 W. Stale St. Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Hastings Public Library (Part IV) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Hastings Public Library opened in the building that previously had been the United Slates Post Office The building was renovated and stocked with books and circulation began in 1965. From there it grew over the year*, adding many services for the community. Many volunteers gave many hours »o the library. Community organizations and individuals continued to make generous donations to this community project. A library building fund was established dur­ ing Library Week April 2, 1978. It had been recognized that space would eventually become scarce Wallace Osborn gave a gift of $5,000 toward the building fund and this allowed it to be established with a strong foun­ dation when added to other memorial gifts. Memorial books have a pan of the Hastings Library system for several years. A donor plate had been placed in each book purchased in memory of deceased friends and relatives. Shortage of space for books was becoming acute, with some of the collection being hous­ ed in the basement on temporary shelving. A continual weeding process had been necessary for several years to make room for new books. More space was needed for magazines and newspapers. More work space also was needed to process new shipments of books. The circulation desk was without shelving for discharging and sorting lhe many books that were returned to the library each week. More space was definitely needed. A Banner article listed Hastings. Freeport and Middleville as taking part in Inter-library Cooperative. Counties listed in the arrange­ ment were Allegan. Barry, Ionia. Kent. Montcalm. Muskegon and Ottawa. This ar­ rangement meant that libraries in the system may loan books to others who are included in the agreement This arrangement gave patrons access to 1.378.000 volumes. In July 1978, new steps were built to replace the steps, which had been built in 1924 for the United States Post Office. Britten Brothes were contracted to rebuild the steps which had deteriorated due to weather over the decades. In the March 19. 1979, Hastings Banner, an article written by Hugh Fullerton told about the much needed addition to the Hastings Public Library. This addition was to be added to the back of the building, in lhe parking area and would double the useful space in the library. This proposed addition was estimated at a cost of at least $450,000. In this proposed plan the main entrance would be relocated on the south side of the building. The addition would have occupied the en­ tire east half of the parking lot. south to the sidewalk along Court Street, north to the alley and east to lhe city owned parking lot. It would add 9.000 square feet to the building. Some of the commissioners and members of the lib-ary board had reservations about the proposed plan. A follow-up article in the Hastings Banner on May 30, 1979, an announcement was printed stating that the board of the Hastings Public Library planned to hire the architec­ tural firm of Cain Associates, architects of Kalamazoo, to do a feasibility study on the possibility of a library expansion on lhe pre­ sent Church Street site. Board president Clif­ ford W. Dolan made the announcement. The study, whicn should be completed next fall, was instigated by the board primarily because of space problems caused by a grow - Mayor Ivan Snyder and Linda Llncolnhol checking out Large print books. Hastings Public Library gets a new sign. 1998. ing book collection and the lack of adequate and efficient work space. There arc no present plans for building. Any future plans will wait for the results of the feasibility study. Dolan said. The 1979 budget for th- library was set at $35,000 from the city’s general fund, which represented more than half of lhe library’s operation. Penal fines were estimated al $8,000. and other sources of revenue included CETA gram income of $7,777.50. $3,800 from state aid. $3,768.45 county revenue sharing funds and $1,000 each from Rutland and Hastings townships, S700 from interest. $400 in non-resident fees. $60 for equipment rentals and $1,200 from fines. Meanwhile, the programs of the library moved forward. Story hours and reading pro­ grams were ongoing, touching the lives of many Hastings and Barry County children. In 1984. Eileen Oehler retired as librarian of the Hastings Public Library. Barbara Schondelmayer then became the third librarian in the history of the Hastings Public Library Hastings Public Office 1985. Barbara Klein Schonddmeyez is a graduate of Kalamazoo College and has a master's degree in library science from the Horace Backham Grand School. University of Michigan. She spent a summer of study at lhe University de Caen. France, on a Richard Light Scholarship. She was assistant to Miss Oehler for several years before her appoint­ ment as librarian. Many volunteers have added to the richness of the library, helping with ail phases of the work. Some of the ways volunteers enhance library service are record keeping, mending books, putting children’s book on shelves, processing new books, searching microfilmed records for genealogy documentation, resear­ ching and securing volunteer readers for pre­ school story hour, and many ocher chores. Volunteers gave more than 1.006 hours of service during 1995, saving $4,275.50 if they had been paid a ’rage of $4.25 an hour. There have been several excellent assistant librarians to keep the work going. The Barry County Histoneal Society has an extensive archives in lhe library basement. with more information being added over lime. The Genealogy Club has worked for several years to build a collection of materials such as the A.E. Bull scrap books, obituaries and marriage notices, cemetery information, and ocher local articles of interest to those sear­ ching for family information, which is available for use along with the extensive col­ lections of microfilms and census materials put together by the library . Much of this can be found in the Michigan Room. Larry Massie, Michigan historian and book collector, has added to the programs of the library with many appearances at the library. Larry Hamp, used book dealer and book col­ lector. has also lent his expertise to some of the library programs. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the library the “Century Club" was formed. Donors who gave $100 or mure to support the library will be recognized with an inscribed name plate which will be prominently displayed in the building. The donations will go into the library's endowment fund for capital improvements. The work room has been redesigned this year to support new technology. Reorganization of the circulation reference areas with new furniture and shelv­ ing and computers is being planned. Several special programs and events were held to mark the centennial year of the library. In addition to Larry Massie, some other special guests were Gary Eberle, author of "Angel Strings;’’ Jennifer Ivinskas. story teller; pumpkin carving, lhe pumpkins grown by Gary Schondelmayer especiallly for this event; and Children s Story Time with Jan Yost as coordinator. Many volunteers were able to hold the two to five year olds interest. “Be a Centi-Reader.” the summer reading club, was very successful with 360 children participating in it. They held demonstrations of butter making, basket weaving, spinning, rope making and carpentry and showed items like a feather bed. antique items to note lhe past times. Several contests were held during the time between June 3 and Aug. 3. The Hastings Public Library Literary Club, which meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.. also has been active this year also. Richard Scatterday and Nicki Moucoulis helped with the used book sale this year. Both Don, Bob and Gerald Britten and Jim Davis rebuilding the steps of the Hastings Public Library, 1978. Library Week, 1979, (from left) Eileen Oehler, librarian; Elizabeth Under­ wood; Carolyn Coleman; Clifford Dolan; and Mayor Ivan Snyder, who is presenting the Library Week proclamation to the Library Board. volunteers have considerable knowledge and experience with book collecting and were able to help organize the books to be placed m the sale. Currently, the Hastings Public Library Board of Directors includes Stephen Loftus, president; Larry Hensley, vice president. Jeanette Kogge. secretary ; Linda Linconhol. member; Brenda Teegardin. member, and Deb Dorcy. City Council liaison Staff members arc Barbar.: Schondelma>er. ad mimstrator; Susan Smith, assistant librarian; Darrel Hawbaker, library assistant; Charlotte Anton, library assistant; and Josh Durkee, support staff, as the Hastings Public Library moves into its second century of service to the community. Sources: Archives. Hastings Banner. The City of Hastings. Michigan 1871-1971: The Archives of the Hastings Reminder: "Check Us Out. " the Library quarterly Newsletter; Barry County History. 1985. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1996 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Media members’ bias is poor example of sportsmanship Believe it or not. lhe media has certain roles they must (or should) follow as well. And lhe most important of those rules are I. Don i be biased. 2. Doni become part of lhe story and 3. Doni set a bad example for others to witness. Sportsmanship is a very important part of high school sports and certain antics allow kids to believe differently. (Just donl do it!) Last Friday at a Stale semifinal basketball game at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena, one sports editor did not like the calls that were made against one of lhe local teams. He decided to try and do something about it After complaining during the contest, the writer decided that he wanted to chat with the refs and writed, with a small recorder in hand, outsitfe of thdr lockeroom to get his chance. (Believe me. if the tables had been turned or if the local team wouldn't have filled so much space in this particular newspaper, lhe writer probably would have turned the other cheek.) First of all. I have never been to a girls or a boys basketball game and fell that every call made was a correct one. But. it doesn't mean that 1 am going to rant at the officials on how he or she just blew a great chance for one of my local teams. These people are human, just like a sports editor is supposed to be. and if the basketball team would have made a few more shots in the first place, this spectacle wouldnl occur in the first place. Sure, a team may take a few extra seconds coming out of a huddle during a time out or sure, a game may include a questionable over and back call, but those types of things should be expected and are not usually the reasons why a certain team wins or losses. Sometimes in a championship atmosphere, officials lend to let the teams play ball and not call the small things lhat. if they were whistled, could decide the outcome unfairly. As one fellow journalist and part-time official told me. it's called "Rough and Respect". That's sports. You win some and you lose some, but through it all. sportsmanship* following the rufa and maintaining the attitude of a true champion are what help to form an all-around winning person (or even a member of the media). Maybe you say lhat a sports editor is not as important as a professional athlete in promoting sportsmanship and good values to our young kids, but my opinion is lhat everybody counts and everybody should be accountable for their own conduct. To me and to many others, this sports editor was out of line and needs to realize it. •Kellogg A Good Choice: There are many reasons why I believe that Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena is a fine place to hold the Stale championships for wrestling and basketball Why you ask9 Accommodations, a nice and roomy hotel, many fine places to eat, a location that is easily assessable to many high schools in Michigan and an arena that graciously accepts a 2- or 3-day event Many around the area have mentioned Grand Rapids' Van Andc! Arena as a new location for these finals and certainly lhe new load entertainment house does have some fine qualities. But, when all is logically considered. Kellogg makes much more sense. •Good Sports Need Recognition: True Value recently gave up sponsorship of the "Good Sports Are Winners" program that was used to promote good altitudes in high school sports around the Stale. This was a good program and should be continued, if possible. So if any of you big businesses are reading, write to the Michigan High School Athletic Association (1019 Trowbridge Road. Lansing MI. 48823) or call (1-517­ 332-5046) and help to bring back this worthwhile program •Notre Dame Draws Letters: Received two articles last week on my recent opinions of Notre Dame football. The first, a local tetter, addressed my thoughts on the Fighting Irish playing teams with less than Panthers play tough, come up short versus Chieftains Even in defeat, Delton basketball coach Jim Jogoboom was able to come up with plenty of good things to say about Tuesday's 63-61 opening game loss to non-conference opponent Dowagiac. The Panthers were actually tied with lhe taller and very athletic Dowagiac team until Marco Wolverton's driving shot rolled into the basket with roughly two seconds to play. Delton had one Iasi desperation shot to win or tie the contest, but Kyle Matteson half­ court toss at the buzzer came up well short. "It's just a tough way to lose it... you think about the what ifs." Hogoboom said. "(Still) there were an awful lot of positives, like most of what happened except for the final score. The kids did a great job and answered the calls." Dowagiac scored the first 4 points in the fourth quarter to go ahead 54-45 with 6:54 to play in the game. But. the Panthers came charging back and cut the margin to 2 points (61-59) on a Troy McCarty hoop with 37 second remaining. Later, Bobby Wheeler drilled a 2-pointer to tie the score at 61-61 inside of 25 seconds. Four players — Wheeler. McCarty, Ben Annen and Jesse Young — scored in double figures for Delton on Tuesday. Wheeler tallied 14 markers. M “Carty and Annen each scored 13 points and Young added 11. Sophomore Kyle Matteson also added a spark to the Panthers' offensive show with 8 points from his starting point guard position. "He did a nice job running the show." Hr goboom commented. "Our balance was food and the team played very unselfish. I feel like adrenaline really carried us." Delton used its quickness to pressure Dowagiac early on and led 18-9 at the end of the first quarter. In the second stanza, lhe visitors came back with their height, out­ scoring the Panthen 18-12 to trail just 30­ 27 at the break. The third quarter was all Chieftains, as Jaime White did his best Albert White impression, scoring 8 points in that frame. Dowagiac out-scored Delton 23-15 in lhe third quarter to hold a 50-45 advantage Ben Annen (32) goes up for 2 points as Dowagiac's Aaron Casey (21) and Brent Tate (42) look on in Tuesday's home opener. terrific records. The writer sent me a proposal that, if adopted, might eliminate such banner matchups as Notre DameRutgers or Notre Dame versus any of those military academy programs. In this proposal. Notre Dame would end up in lhe Big 10. The Irish have applied for membership in the Big 10 before, but have been turned down. The second letter, which comes from Somers Point NJ., focused on what a "class individual” the out-going coach, Lou Holtz is. It makes mention of the battles with Pitt. Rutgers and Navy and says that those games were scheduled before Holtz came to South Bend. The letter ends by this football fan telling me that he is privileged to personally know Coach Holtz and Coach (Joe) Patemo at Penn Slate. Well, at least we agree on one man being a great college coach. Talk tr you soon. heading into the final eight minutes. White ended up with 15 points. Wolverton tallied 14 and 6-7 Brent Tale added 10 points. Tate drew a technical foul with 48 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and Matteson made 2-of-4 free throw attempts to bring the Panthers to within 4 points (61-57). "What we gave up in size, we matched with our quickness." Hogoboom said. "We're going to need that kind of balance in order to be successful.” Delton has little time to prepare for its conference season, as they travel to KVA foe Galesburg-Augusta for hoop action this Friday. Hastings 67 Ionia 58 Delton defenders Jesse Young (52) and Ben Annen (32) cut down a Dowagiac's player opportunity to pass the ball in a non-conference battle at Delton High. Wrestlers win first Hastings' varsity wrestling team made its first impression of the 1996-97 a lasting one, taking first place at lhe 9-team Ionia Tournament. The Saxons scored 159 points to place No. 1. Carson City was second with 147, host Ionia was third with 130, Clinton took fourth with 118, Portland ended up fifth with 111, Belding sixth with 109, Chippewa Hills was the seventh place team with 94. Grand Rapids West Catholic had 49 points for eighth place and Ottawa Hills scored 24 Scoop du jour Middleville and Maple Valley took part in a Barry County hoop battle on Tuesday night and the host Trojans prevailed by a 80-53 score. Here. Middleville's Keith Nelson (22) goes in for a scoop shot as Lions' Trent Harvey (50) and Wesley Quick (40) attempt to block the attempt in Tuesday s action-filled tilt. Seven players, in all, scored in double figures with Middleville's Jeremy Shriver leading the way with 16 points. The Trojans made 55 percent (31-of-56) of their field goal attempts and forced the visiting Lions into numerous turnovers. (Photo by Perry Hardin) points. Hastings* team had three weight class champions in Bill Blair. Kevin Morgan and Tim Easey. Blair went 3-0 at 160. Morgan was perfect in his three matches at 172 and Easey had an easy time at 215, also going 3-0. Jamie James went 2-1 and was second al 189. Chns Stafford was 3-1 and took second at 140 and Michael Lipstraw placed third with a 3-1 mark at 145. Jeremy Bishop (103). Chad Noteboom (112), Luke Noteboom (125), Michael Nystrom (130) and Jesse MacKenzie (135) all earned fourth place finishes. The Saxons will square off against Hudsonville tonight in a home match. The Saxons* have a lot of talent and also are inexperienced In the words of coach’Don Schils, both of those things were evident in Tuesday's season opening win over the Bulldogs. .Hastings trailed in the first quarter 20-8 and after three quarters were still behind by a couple of points. That was lhe inexperience showing through. But, in the fourth quarter. Schils* team tallied 29 points, drilling 13 from the charity stripe. Jeff Storrs sank 6 of those free throws and Darnell Day and Kyle Pohja each added clutch baskets to help spur the comeback. The Hastings* coach also mentioned eliminating mistakes as a key to his team's triumph. "We stopped turning the ball over, created turnovers and hit our free throws," Schils said. The Saxons ended up making 21-of-30 free throw attempts. Four players scored in double figures for Hastings: Storrs, Pohja and point guard Ed VanDerMolen. Storrs led the squad with 17 points, Pohja tossed in 14, VanDerMolen made 13 markers and Day added 10. "All four of those guys have the potential to have big games." Schils stated. "We have the talent, we just lack the overall experience. It was a big teaming experience." Day also topped all rebounders with 7 caroms and Jay Bolthouse helped to distribute the ball with 3 assists. Medals won by Saxons in Lakewood tournament The Hastings junior varsity wrestling team traveled to Lakewood last Saturday for the Danny Olivo Tournament. Nineteen schools sent wrestlers to the tournament with Hastings earning nine top four places. First Place: Gabe McCarty (2-O..2 pins). Second Place: Chad Campbell (2-1, I pin), Phil McKeough (2-1. I pin). Third Place: Jake Davis (2-1), Robby Lee (3-1, 3 pins). Lucas Reaser (2-1, I pin), Nathan Winfree (3-1,2 pins). Fourth Place: Jay Campbell (0-2), Isaac Smith (1-2). The Middle School traveled to two tournaments, sending wrestlers to Holt and Gull Lake. The first string went to Hol: where they placed third out of seven teams. At Gull Lake, Hastings had 15 of 28 wrestlers cam medals. See next week's Banner for more details. Daniels, Young named to All-State teams Lakewood senior center Joni Daniels has received All-State first team recognition on the Associated Press Class B basketball team. Daniels averaged 20.5 points (410 total), and 10.1 rebounds (202). The 6-5 star scored 40 points in one game and finished third on the all-time Lakewood scoring list with 844 points. There were 11 players chosen to the All-State first team. Hastings* Rachel Young was named honorable mention. Young had a 17point norm and averaged 7.5 rebounds (152). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 12, 1996 — Page 11 Young talent should help the Saxon eagers to succeed It’s a new season and a totally new team for lhe varsity basketball Saxons at Hastings ” High. Just four players return to the varsity k squad, which finished 3-18 in 1995-96. Those four players: senior forward Jay Bolthouse, senior forward Jason Fuller, junior guard Jeff Storrs and junior forward Kyle Pohja will not only be asked to provide points, but will be essential in the development of a very young team. Coach Don Schils, in his fifth year at the Hastings' helm, is not asking for miracles, but would like to see vast improvement from the overall play from a season ago. To be in the top (upper) division in our league,” Schils notes as a goal for this Saxon squad East Grand Rapids, the defending champions, in the O-K White arc once again expected to be the favorites for the title. • /A 4 C '. * / T, LAKEWOOD Jason Elcnbaas and Justin Ainsworth arc two of five returning varsity players who should give Lake wood basketball coach Mike Maciasz a solid team to build around. Elenbaas, a junior, is a sharp shooting forward who Maciasz will count on to score his share of points. Ainsworth, a senior, is expected to start at point guard and is certainly capable of making sure that the ball is spread around to the Viking scorers. The Vikings shot their way to a 15-7 record in 1996-95 and many of the victories ■W.V.VWJBBWM* DELTON \ , Coach Jim Hogoboom says that the primary goal of a successful basketball team is to "always play hard and execute while playing together as a team." In Tuesday s opener versus Dowagiac, his 1996-97 squad certainly did a lot of lhat despite losing 63-61. The Panthers showed in lhe game that quality depth and overall team quickness can sometimes overcome what a squad lacks in size. In fact, Hogoboom said lhat there will be times during the season that his Panther lineup will probably include 5 players under 6-0 on the floor at the same time. Four seniors look to anchor this Delton group of eagers: Troy McCarty, Jesse Young, Ben Annen and Bobby Wheeler McCarty, a 5-11 guard, averaged 11 points and 5 rebounds last season, earning him honorable mention status on the KVA team. Young had a 9-point norm and grabbed 6 rebounds per contest. Hastings' new-comers bring the team versatile talent and should be pressed into important roles early on Darnell Day. a 6-6 junior center, was the leading scorer on the junior varsity team last season and will be a key man in the paint for Schils' team. Ed VanDerMolen. a 6-10 junior, plays the point and topped the JV squad in assists. He is called a "leader" by his coach. Mike Sulccr, a 5-10 junior guard, is regarded as a great defender, something the Hastings' hoopsters could use a little bit on the defensive side of the court. The year opened Tuesday night versus Ionia and continues Friday with a home game versus Barry County foe Lakewood. Hastings' first four games arc all at home, including Hudsonville on Dec. 17 and Wyoming Park on Dec. 20. came versus quality opponents. One player who helped to make that possible was center Matt Goodcmoot, who has since graduated and is now playing college ball. Again. Maciasz' crew hopes to contend for league honors, finish with a .500 or better overall record and qualify for the district finals. Okemos and Eaton Rapids will be team's to contend with in the road to the Capital Circuit title. Okemos has a very talented squad, according to Maciasz, while Eaton Rapids has everybody back from its team a season ago. Annen and Wheeler are also capable shooters with Annen averaging 6 points and 3 rebounds in '95-96. These four need to provide leadership and scoring punch," Hogobcom said of his senior class. Mattawan. Paw Paw and Parchment all have gifted player, and good size. making them contender, for lhe league title. But, if lhe Panther, can frustrate their opponents into making mistakes, watch out for the maroon and silver. -We’re looking to use team quickness‘to combat our lack of size." Hogoboom said. "We will try to press and ran more. Bench experience will be a concern.' One bench player to keep an eye on is sophomore Kyle Matteson Matteson started at point guard in Tuesday's opener and scored 8 points in his varsity debut. On Friday night. Hogoboom*, crew will travel to Galesburg-Augusta to open league play. Fuller, Adam Gee. Darnell Day. Kyle Pohja. Ben O'Mara and manager Ken Hammond. Hastings’ varsity basketball team includes (front row, from left) Mike Sulcer, Evan Winkler, Jeff Storrs, Ed VanDerMolen. Jay Bollhouse and (back row) Coach Don Schils. Jason MAPLE VALLEY Maple Valley's varsity boy, basketball team went 20-4 last season and made it to the Class C quarterfinals at Western Michigan University where it lost a heartbreaking 61-54 contest to Hopkins High But, graduation leaves just three players — Jim Mitchell. Mike Hcyboer and Scott Spitzer — from that squad on the Lions’ team. Adam Driksna, Adam Thayer, Brian Hopkins. Damon Patrick, Pete Kcllepourcy, Wayne Muore, Jay Hokanson, Scott Hcyboer and Aaron Tobias have all departed and with them so did must of Maple Valley's production. This team will be without experience and proven leaders," Maple Valley Coach Jerry Reese said. "Many players will have to contribute throughout the year in order for this team to be successful. The team must mature fast to accomplish team goals and be competitive." Senior Nick Waara and juniors Cody Page, Andy Oleson and Chris Hartwell will battle with Spitzer for time al the guard positions. Volleyball Saxons seek to move up in 0-K White standings Hastings* varsity volleyball team is striving to finish in lhe top tier of the O-K White Conference this winter. Last season, Coach Ptg Boucher's spiking Saxons went 7-23-4 and placed.«ixth in the In her second season league standing at the helm of I y program, Boucher advance to the next level Senior Janette Jennings provides the Hastings' squad with excellent play in the back row. And fellow classmate, Andrea Dreyer, is a big-time leapcr and will give the Saxons* consistency from a middle blocking position. A fourth reluming player is junior Anne Burghdoff. Burghdoff, who played vanity SwSEEK z boa • 'ho t possesses I’ ' continued on page 12 At forward, Heyboer will be joined by Clayton Hall, Andy Hcyboer and Travis VanAlstine. Center may be lhe team's deepest position where Mitchell is joined by Trent Harvey. David Taylor and Wesley Quick. Ask Reese about the strength's of this year’s team? "Youth, can shoot decently and rebound uig." Lansing Christian and Bellevue arc the picks to lead the Southern Michigan Athletic Association standings this season. MIDDLEVILLE The good news for Middleville's varsity basketball team is lhat three talented seniors return: Jeremy Shriver. Andy Finkbeiner and David Liu. The not-so-good news is that all­ conference playen Greg Kotrba and Jerry Postma have departed from a team that went 12-11 in 1995-96 And with those losses. Coach Kurt Holzhueter figures that his team has lost roughly 80 percent of its rebounding and scoring. "Wc have a talented group, but not real experienced," Holzhueter said. "We should be exciting to watch as we will play up­ tempo/________________________ Sm TROJANS * continued on page 14 1 Delton's varsity basketball team includes (front row. from left) Scott Hovanec. Ben Smith, Nek Woods. Jesse Young, Troy McCarty, Kyle Matteson; (back row) Jason Kimbrough, Ben Annen, Darron Williams, Jason Reset, Bobby Wheeler ana Coach Jim Hogoboom. Barry County Telephone Company 123 Orchard. Delton 623-2311 4 Star Video 114 Maple St. Delton • 623-5777 4695 M-37. Middleville • 795-2225 Glen Valley Retail Center. Caledonia. 891- 1313 Hastings' varsity volleyball team includes (front row. from left) Janette Jenntngs. Meghann Murphy. Jodi Songer. Andrea Dreyer, Rachel Nystrom; (back row) Coach Peg Farmer’s Insurance Group McDonald’s of Hastings GARY BEGG 126 5. Michigan ■ 945-4454 1215 W. State Street. Hastings Wren Funeral Home MacLeod Chiropractic Barry County Lumber 1401 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-2471 128 W. Center. Hastings 225 N. Industrial Park. Hastings 945-3431 WBCH 100.1 FM Hastings Brown’s Custom Interiors World s Best Country 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings Dean’s Napa 122 N. |effcrson. Hastings 948-9696 948-3170 325 N. Hanover 945-2491 Delton Pole Bldg. 10036 M-43. Delton 623-3300 Dr. Daniel R. Gole 121 W. Woodlawn. Hastings Tom’s Market Plumb’s Valu-Rlte 241 E. State Road. Hastings 945-5372 902 W. Sure. Hasting, Performance Plus Quick Lube State Farm Insurance PAUL PETERSON 329 W. Mill Street. Hastings 948-8001 King’s Music Center Pennock Hospital Sports Medicine Program 130 W. State Street. Hastings 945 4284 Blankenstein Pontiac • Olds • GMC Bosley Pharmacy 401 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-5352 328 N. Michigan. Hastings Welton’s 948-8000 Delton Felpausch FOOD CENTER 103 N. Grove St.. Delton 623-2389 Buckland Agency 11235 5. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton 623-5115 945-4921 430 W. State Street. Hastings 948-8558 948-2244 945-2479 Hastings Manufacturing 948-8233 Boucher, Sarah Hayes, Sarah Bellgraph Amy Robbe Danielle Wildren, Aleisha Miller. Summer Giilons and Anne Burghdoff. 118 S. Jefferson, Hastings 945-3429 'S3F' 1009 West Green. Hastings 948-3111 National Bank of Hastings 241 W. State Street. Hastings 945-3437 Delton Hardware, Rental &. Outdoor Power Equip. Delton Family Medicine 102 N. Grove A 126 Orchard. Delton 623-5455 - 623-4099 11275 Sprague Rd.. Delton (616) 623-5521 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1996 volleyball as a sophomore Iasi season, should help the team in many areas: setting, hilling and blocking Boucher picks Zeeland as the learn lo beat in the O-K White, pointing out toughness, size and coaching as strengths in the Chix arsenal Hastings will usher in the new season Saturday at Otsego Tournament On Jan. 4 the Saxons will take part in the Lakewood Tournament and will have its first home match Jan 7 when it faces Barry County foe Middleville. DELTON Delton's varsity volleyball team includes (front row, from left) manager Sacha Fetterely, Kim Cole. Sarah Cole, Katie Wooden. Christy NeSmith. Michelle Thompson. Danielle Freeland. Coach Rhonda Sturgeon; (back row) Tara Reed. Kail Mansfield, Nicole Glenn, Arin Glidden and Michelle Sackett. In the words of Coach Rhonda Sturgeon, the volleyball Panthers arc a young, athletic and hard-working team that should give many foes fils as the season progresses. "Wc have the ability to stay competitive," Sturgeon said. "Wc are going to give a lol of teams a run for their money." Last season Delton went 16-58 and tied for seventh place in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with Galesburg-Augusta. If lhe Panthers are to reach their season goal. G-A will be one of those teams that they will have to beat. "We need to beat G-A and Kalamazoo Christian to be in the middle of our league," Sturgeon said. "We want to be in the top Hastings’grapplers a strong contender in O-K White race Dave Furrow, coaching his 23rd year of wrestling. has 14 reluming wrestlers on his Hastings' squad. The problem is lhat some of the 14 wrestle st lhe same weights, so Furrow will have to juggle a bit lo find the right combinations "We cant start lhem all due to lhem being at lhe same weight." Furrow said "If we could spread them out. we would be very strong." Well maybe they're not very strong, but they are still a strong team lo battle against. The top returning athletes include Justin Waters (275), Ed Youngs (215). Tim Easey (215). Jar.iie James (189). Kevin Morgan (171). Kenn Cross (171). Jon Kensington (171), Bill Blair (160). Michael Lipstraw (145). Chris Stafford (140). Jesse Mackenzie (135). Luke Noteboom (130). Peter Lewis (130) and Ryan Rude (125). Youngs. Easey. Morgan. Cross. Kensington. Noteboom and Lewis helped to reveal the coach's dilemma. Hastings went 197-7 and tied for second in lhe O-K White last winter. Lowell has a strong tradition in the conference, but like Furrow points out: "Most of lhe teams were Hastings’ varsity wrestling program includes (first row, from Smith. Beau Bolthouse. Jason Bax. Elwood Davis, Isaac left) Lee Hays, Michael Lipstraw, Ed Youngs. Chris Staflort, . Solmes. John Jacobs, Gabe McCarty. Stan Wijkins, Jeremy Justin Waters. Jamie James. Kevin Morgan,’ Bill Blair. LukeJi.. Bishop, Coach Jjtrry Melendy; (fourth row) Coach Adam Noteboom. Michael Nyotrom; (second row) Chad Noteboom, Lirrtz. Coach Dave Furrow, Chris Olmstead. Kenn CrbSs. Jon Kensington, Nathan Winfree, Jell Ametl. Caleb Bolthouse, Lucas Reasen, Ryan Argo. Tim Easey. Andrew Safie, Isaac Phil McKeogh, Ken Rose. Mike Pursell and Coach Gary Smith, James Bax, Jake Kidder, Jeremiah Johnson. Chad Newton. Missing: Jay Campbell. David Koutz. Robby Lee, Campbell. Sam Stafford, manager Ben Bowman; (third row) Peter Lewis, Ryan Rude and Josh Sheldon. Andrea Bolthouse. Nathan McKelvey, Jake Davis, Nathan DELTON Once again the Panthers should be a powerhouse in deciding who will finish at the top of the Kalamazoo Valley Association wrestling standings. Delton went 20-10 in lhe 1995-96 and ended up as co-champs in the league. Except more of the same this year from ' Coach Aaron Tabor's bunch as many top wrestlers return to the fold. Included in the names of leading returnees are Joe Daniels and Robert Isom. Both went to the State meet as individuals last year: Daniels at 125 and Isom qualified in the 135pound weight class. Another Panther sparkler is Rob Tack. Tack's record last season made him one of Delton's varsity wrestling team includes (front row) Fernando Souso, Corey McEntee, Shawn Kimbrough, Brandon Newington, Travis Loot boro, Joe Daniels; (middle row) Robert Isom. Robert Osburn, Fredrico Ollverai, Jake Marlow. Nick Hannar. Jason Stampfier, Sean Hall. Dana Earl. 945-9537 Dan Anaya, Coach Aaron Tabor; (back row) Jason Thomas. James Hicks, Jason HaH. Phil Schallhom, Jon DeGoede, Shawn murphy. Jack Baird. Jay Molitor, Jon Haneckow and Coach James Sibberson. contribute. The season opens Saturday for Delton at lhe Sl. Philip Tournament and follows with a Dec. 16 matchup at KVA's Parchment. LAKEWOOD Lakewood's varsity volleyball season last year could be described as one of many kills and many victones. The Lady Vikings went 55-5 and qualified foi the Class B Stale quarterfinals held in Mattawan. There. Coach Kellie Rowland's team lost to the No. 1 ranked Comstock Colts, but showed lhe talent which made them one of the best spiking successes in the entire Stale. Only one senior graduated from the squad, but what a player she was. Angela Rufner. an All-State Spiker, needs lo be replaced at lhe middle blocking position and it won't be an easy uisk. Rowland, who is beginning her eighth season with the Lakewood volleyball program, points to constant improvement as lhe key in how this team performs. "To improve every minute of every practice for every match," Rowland explains. Senior hitter Jennifer Mitchell, senior hitter Pearl Ward, junior hitter Jami Schrock and senior hitter Joni Daniels are proven leaders on this ‘96-97 squad. Others who are also expected to contribute in big ways are senior hilter/defensive specialist Gretchen Reed and sophomore hitter Jennifer Nielsen. "Everyone in lhe league" are considered lo be the team's to beat, according to Rowland, but the Lady Vikings are the defending Capital Circuit champs are will probably be the team that most strive to beat. The Lakewood season opens Dec. 14 at the Creston Tournament and a match at Lakeshore follows on Dec. 21. Cappon Oil Co. 1569 5. Bedford Rd.. Hastings Hastings - 945-2909 (also tires) Middleville - 795-3369 945-3354 945-5113 0t9 L Railroad. Hastings 235 5. Jefferson Street. Hastings 948-9472 945 9549 Hodges Jewelry Coleman Agency 122 W. State Street. Hastings 945-2963 203 S. Michigan Avenue. Hastings 945-3412 ICS Travel Barry County Rental 128 L Court Street. Hastings 945-5110 2166 W. Gun Lake Road. Hastings Gavin Ford-Mercury opens play this Saturday. Brumm, who coached Maple Valley's junior varsity squad last year to a 5-4 mark, can expect some help from a few of her former junior varsity players. Tia Poll was the lop scoring junior varsity player last winter and should give lhe varsity a capable point scorer and a strong server. Joheather Grant also is expected to make an impact at lhe setting position for the varsity Lions. Dawn Stine and Kerri Dean are two other spikers who will be looked upon for leadership as well as points. The varsity Lions will be very young with three sophomores and nine juniors. Not one varsity player from Iasi year is returning. Brumm hopes that her Maple Valley team can battle for a top three finish in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association and tabs perennial power St. Philip as the team to beat :n lhe league. The Tigers return many talented players from last season's championship team. After the Dec. 14 tournament at Bath High, the Lions will play at Galesburg- Augusta on Dec. 27 and at Portland St. Patrick on Jan. 6. MIDDLEVILLE Middleville's volleyball preview will appear in next week's Hastings Banner. Due to scheduling arrangements, the team picture and story about the Lady Trojans' team were not available for this week's publication. Chapple Realty Inc. 338 Grove St. (M-43). Delton 623-4058 Spencer’s Towing A Recovery Brian’s Tire A Service 114 N. Grove Street (M-43). Delton 623-5111 Sm GRAPPLERS continued on page 13 Electric Motor Service Precision Auto Body Repair, Inc. Smith A Doster Delton's fourth leading hitter. Sturgeon has just four returning players on her varsity team, so many of the younger Panther players will need to step up and MAPLE VALLEY freshmen." Hastings opened at Ionia last Thursday and will host Hudsonville tonight (Thursday). 116 E. State Street. Hastings consistently." One of the players who should help the Panthers with consistency is Kim Cole. Cole is the squad's top returning hitter and is capable of making big plays from her middle blocking position. Last season. Cole was Maple Valley's first year varsity volleyball coach. Duska Brumm, will have a few familiar faces to work with when bw team young last year." Still, the Saxons may just be one of the best in the bunch. "We have 48 wrestlers who arc working hard." Furrow said. "We will start three JCPenney five ol tne KVA. wc want to win a tournament and we want to play 1601 5. Bedford Rd.. Hastings Bob’s Grill A Restaurant Gavin Chevrolet • Buick • Geo • Pontiac On M-37 North of Middleville 795-3318 Barry Auto Supply, Inc. 945-9022 304 N. Broadway - 948-8046 Complete Machine Stop Service "Your Load Auto Parts Store' Advanced Commercial Printers White’s Photographic Studio Lyons Septic Tank Pumping 133 E. State Street. Hastings 131 W. State Street. Hastings 945-3967 3305 W. Quimby. Hastings 945-5379 1310 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings " 945-2421 945-9105 Hastings Chrysler • Plymouth Dodge • Jeep • Eagle 139 E. Court Street. Hastings Glrrbach Funeral Home Hastings City Bank 328 S. Broadway. Hastings Sa* and Sound Since 1886 945-5588 1455 W. State Street. Hastings 945-9383 or 1-800-888-6164 945-3252 150 West Court St.. Hastings Moored Land Surveying Cloverdale Genera) Store A Storage Mid-Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear &. Tanning Salon 1952 North Broadway. Hastings 117 Maple St.. Delton 623-4275 Cloverdale. Michigan (616)623-2994 121 E. Orchard. Delton • 623-8340 (616) 945-9554 J-Ad Graphics �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1996 — Page 13 Bowling SCORES: Monday Mixers The Green Chics 42-14; Girrbach’s 33%-22%; Kelley s Keglers 33-23; Rowdie Giris 32-24: Dewey's Auto Body 30-26; Mkhelob 29-27; Three Ponies Tack 27-29; Mr. Bruce's 26-30; Hartzlers* Tours 23*6-3236; T M Lassies 23-33; Brian's Tire 21-35; Hastings Bowl 16-40 Good Games & Series - L Perry 159; C Beckwith 159; B Howes 167; K Keeler 189; S. Nash 158; D. Gross 161; N Thaler 152; S Smith 156; H. Hewitt 161; M Kill 152; E. Johnson 178; G. Cochran 156; R. Shapley 203. 504; S Sebastian 190. 523; R. Daven pon 184, 467; F Ruthruff 194. 532. Tuesday Trios La|e Bloomers 41-15; 3 Ponies Tack 39-17; B & L Dolls 37-19; Taz Devils 26-30; Mill's Landing 22-34; Trouble 21-35; Becky's Main St. 20-36; Day By Day 18-38 High Games & Series - S Day 160,411; B. Hayes 150. 395; L. Tilley 179. 519; L. Potter 165. 474; S. Kent 157. 428; K Fay 182. 488; J. Hurless 170. 502; S Sebastian 211.588; D. Seeber 188, 486; J Conger 189. 470; K. Conger 169. 424; S VanDenburg 206. 537; M. Eaton 158. 407; D Kelley 176. 495 Wednesday P.M. Eye A Ent. Specialists 37-19; Mace Phar­ macy 35%-2O%; Friendly Home Parties 34-22; Has Machine 32-24; Mill s Landing 32-24; Nashville Chiropractic 30-26; Misfits 29-27; Valley Realty 28-28; Lifestyles 27-29; Hair Care Center 26%-29%; Varney’s Stables 19-37; Vacant 6-50. High Games A Series — G. Otis 199. 516; L. Barnum 192. 534; L. Yoder 189. 470; R Murphy 174, 456; B. Estep 158. 442; N. Varney 166.446; C. Bishop 156.446; S. San­ born 168. 469; R Reichard 158. 429. B Miner 150. 425; G Cochran 149. 503; L. Weyerman 169. 383; C Trumbull 134. 355; D. Brewer 140. 391. K. Becker 188; E. Vanasse 179; F. Girrbach 168; C. Pruden 164; B High 160; M Dull 134; K. Sutfm 172. Senior Citizens Colvin 40-16; Kuempel 36-20; Nash 35%-2Q%; Friend 31-25. Otis 30-26; Jesick 29%-26%; Hall 27-29; Vrogmdewey 27-29 Schlachter 26-30; Lethcoe 26-30; Wood­ mansee 25-31; Snyder 25%-30%; Moucoulis 25-31; Brewer 22%-32%; Brodock 22-34; Richardson 20-36. (>ood Games A Series, I wdlrs — R. Kuempel 157; M Dull 177. 486; B Johnson 198; M. Matson |70. 454; B Hathaway 191. 519; S. Pennington 206. 543; E.B. Moore 176. Good Games A Series, Men — L. Maikies 178; W, Birman 174, 500. H. Sex vice 179. 489, R Kingsley 168, 4681 P. Tcrpcning 167. 437. J Kasky 176. 496 Bowlerettes Kent Oil 31-21; Bennett Industries 30-22; Hecker Insurance 28-24; Dorothy 's Hair Styl­ ing 24-28; D. J. Electric 22-30; Carlton Center Excavating 21-31. Good Games A Series — S. Dunham 170; N. Potter 166. 439; J Hamilton 197. 464; B. Maker 175. 475; M. Garber 186. 474; T. Christopher 183. 525; B Hathaway 215. 517; N. Goggins. 156; S. Merrill 199; L. Dawe 167. 441; K. Doster 136. 340; J. Pettengill 160. 425; J. Elliston 161. 435; M. Dull 159. 416; L. Elliston 200. 570; G Potter 167; P Britten 200. 443; D. Coenen 181. 512. Recreation League <3 Barry Automotive 38.5; Freeport Elevator 36; Carlton Center Excavating 29.5; Crystal Clear Water 30; Fairchild Oil 29. Good Games A Series - G Ulrich 508; J Buehler 529; B Buehler 203. 563. N Thaler 501; R Fay 213 Thursday Angels Scyles-R-Us 34-22; Hastings Bowl 32-24; Red Dog-ettes 31-25; Mill's Landing 31-25; Riverside Cemetery 3044-2514; Outboard Inn 30-26; Melaleuca Inc. 30-26; NAPA Girls 29-27; Milcher-T 26-30; Nashville Chiropractic 24-30; Edward D Jones 20-35; AAJ Bunny Bunch 1444-4144. Good Games A Series — J. Lewis 203; S. Dunn 160; I. Daniels 197; L. Perry 151,446; M Martin 134; J Smith 147. 410; K. Covey 156; S. Snider 159.437; J. Hurless 167.471; D Snider 170. 465; S. Sebastian 202; J. Wickam 167; B Cuddahee 180. 508; B Faul 211; J. Fisher 168; S. Varney 201; D. Feldkamp 150; K. Kuhlman 157. 443; P Arends 192. 509. L. Watson 157. 440; S. Sanborn 181; A. Chaffee 120; S. Greenfield 213, 522; I. Loftus 157; A Kerley 139; S. Bacheldcr 167. 462; P. Guy 187; L. Millie 148; D. Greenfield 177. Saturday Majors High Games A Series, Boys — B. Ham­ mond. 213. 588. High Games. Boys — J. James 180; S. Parish 183; D. James 179; B Bowman 179; J Millo 169; B Weatherley 160 High Games A Series, Giris - W Miller 146. 364; A. Rose 101. 252. Sunday Night Mixed Rednecks 40-16; Short N Sweet 39-15; B S ers 36-20; SAS 33-23; DAN Mortgage 33-23; Thunder Alley 32-20; Tasmaniacs 30-26; Runarounds 29-27; Diehards 27%-28%; Bowling Buddies 27%-28%; Fearsome 4 26%-29%; QB A Associates 26%-29%; 2x4 26-30; Beginners Plus 5,6-30%; Danger Zone 23-33; Get Along Gang 18-38; Friends 17-35. Women's High Games A Series — L. Falconer 194, 550; M Snyder 194. 512; L. Davis 182. 505; L Barnum 195. 500; M Martin 193. 493. E. Hammontrce 186. 485; C. Wilcox 159. 453; M Simpson 161. 451; N. Taylor 152. 446; M. Bowman 163. 440; D A. Snyder 152. 411; P Eye 145. 400; K. Sutfm 195; S. Sanborn 186; D. VanCampen 182; B Haves 167; A Hubbell 155 Men’s High Games A Series — R Bowman 199. 569; R. Craven 195. 527; G Snyder 208. 518; R Snyder 11 189. 516; K. Beyer 174. 488; M Cross 184 . 478 J. Eye 179.453; T. James 178.443; S Sanborn 199; R. Conley 198; D. Vickers 198; B. Barkhuff 192; J. Smith 189; D. Seeber 181; B. Falconer 177; D. Wordell 168; C. Simpson 168; V. Dezess 168; B Hubbell 166. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 41-15; LeHarves 3544-2044; Leftovers 32-24; Bosleys 3044-2544; Hastings Bowl 25-31; Varney’s 2444-3144; Lucky Shots 2444-3144; Early Birds 21-27; Hummers 18-38. Good Games A Series — S. Sebastian 215. 619; I. Ruthniff 197. 450; D. Olmsted 152. 414; B. Sexton 155. 411; A Boniface 165. 408; J Piper 158. 3654; S. Swinkunas 127. 362; S. Musser 140. 358; S. Teunessen 131. 347; S. Camy 133, 339; M. Bell 116. 338; S. Waters 129. 332; B. Bodo 120. 328; S. Lambert 158; B Norris 155; B Estep 150; J. Lewis 149; L. Jackson 145; D. Collier 140; K. Walker 120. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 38-18; Hastings Bowlers 36-20; Matetier Graphics 34-22; Pin Seekers 32-24; Lockshop 30-26; Advanced Commercial Printing 29-27; Woodmansee Sawmill 28-28; Flexfab 28-28; Viking 20-36; Bye 5-51. Mens High Games A Series G. Heard 235; J. Sibley 182; S. Hyde 177; M. Christensen 469. Womens High Games A Series T. Phenix 180; D Service 177; L. Thomas 172; D. Slovinski 165; C. Reed 166. Cheering for the home teams... GRAPPLERS continued from page 12 the best in Barry County and he should be a solid contender for State as an individual if the Panthers don't happen to qualify as a team. Tabor list of goal s for season include going to the State, but also mentions that "every match will be important." Saturday the Panthers are scheduled to wrestle al the Vicksburg. LAKEWOOD Coach Bob Veilch says that his Lakewood wrestling squad is going after 30 dual wins this season. Sure, it’s a huge goal, but with the talent of the Vikings* senior group and the potential of its juniors, sophomores and freshmen it is certainly achievable. "I think if the kids stay focused, we could be very explosive," Veitch said. "This group needs to step up to the caliber that they are. We have 50 kids out this year (and) the juniors will have to step up for the team to have a successful season." This squad certainly has the potential to be explosive. Delton's varsity cheerleading team includes (from left) Brooke Reynolds, Mindy Cary. Anna Searles. Marcie Payne and Charity Molitor. Not pictured: Shaunna Petkott and Stacey VanDyk. The team is coached by Teresa Delaphiano. GRAPPLERS continued on page 14 YMCA NEWS YMCA-Youth Council’s Men’s Basketball Standings Week of Dec. 3, 1996 B Minor: Grandma's Green Tree 41 vs. Union Bank 49; Hastings Drill Team 54 vs. Richie’s Koffee Shop 36; Grandma’s Green Tree 53 vs. Tern’s 66. B Major: MainStreet Savings 72 vs. Bosley's 52; Hastings Merchants 49 vs. Blair's Landscaping 55; Peterson.'Brown 65 vs Cappon/Welton 34. W/L B Minor Union Bank.......................................................... 1-0 Hastings Drill Team.......................................... 1-0 Terry’s...................................................................1-0 Richie’s Koffee Shop.......................................0-1 Grandma’s Green Tree................................... 0-2 B Major W/L MainStreet Savings............ ............................. 1-0 Blair 4 Landscaping... .................................... 1,-0 Peterson/ Brown.................................................. 1-0 Bosley's................................................................ 0-1 Hastings Merchants..........................................0-1 Cappon/Welton.................................................. 0-1 YMCA of Barry County Aduh Indoor Soccer League Gam Results Dec. 4, 1996 White 10 vs Tree*. 6; Blue 8 vs. Yellow 0; Black 4 vs. Rt 4. W/L/T White............................................................. 1-0-0 Blue............................................................. J - 0-0 Black.............................................................0-0 - 1 Red................................................................0 - 0 - 1 Green.............................................................0-1 -0 Yellow......................................................... 0-1-0 YMCA-Hastings Youth Council’s Fail Women’s Vollevball League Final Standings • Dec. 9. 1996 A League: W/L Bob's Gun and Tackle..................................53-1 CJ Properties................................................. 43-11 Leafwood Lumber........................................ 31-23 ICS Travel.......................................................30-24 McConnell's Drill Team............................22-32 Hastings Burial Vault..................................... 8-46 MainStreet Savings Bank. ......................... 2-52 B League: W/L Ray James Electric.......................................44-10 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 34-20 Title Office..................................................... 31-23 Snider Satellites............................................. 26-28 Ranger Tool and Die................................... 25-26 Woodmansee Sawmill................................ 25-29 Backe Construction...................................... 23-31 Tope/Gilben PLC........................................ 21-33 Flexfab............................................................. 11-40 The Saxons' varsity cheerleading squad consists of (front row, from left) Alicia Franzone, Tiffany Steward. Linsey Moore, Tara Stockham, Destiny Seeber, (back row) Coach H. J. P. B. Results: ............ .. ' Here are the results from the Hastings' Junior Pro Basketball games from Saturday. Dec. 7. Girls Varsity ”A” Team Seventh and Eighth Grade Katie Noteboom led aH scorers with 12 points as Hastings soundly defeated Byron 50-21. Cathy Anderson and Kristen Wildem each chipped in 8 points. Girls Varsity "B” Team Seventh and Eighth Grade Defense was the key with Maryann Traister leading the way in a 28-6 Hastings win. Emily Martin and Angie Eggers both scored 6 points. Boys Junior Varsity Gray Team (J GWe Golf this holiday!! Give your favorite golfer free greens fees for the holidays! The Golf Privilege Club entitles each member to play al Michigan's finest clubs, courses and resorts. Just$35! t Amy Hubbell, Jennifer Lewis. Tara Hummed, Amber Mikolajczyk, Stacey Ward and Melissa Craven. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION* '■' —...................... - — Fifth and Sixth Grade The Gray upended the Lansing N B. All­ Stars 25-18 with John Deming tossing in 8 points. Deming and Aaron Snider were the team's top boardsmen. Boys Junior Varsity Green Team Fifth and Sixth Grade A tough loss for lhe Hastings squad which fell lo Okemos 22-20. B.J. Donnini had 6 points and led the team, along with Jake Heuss, in rebounds. Girls Junior Varsity ”A" Team Fifth and Sixth Grade Another big defensive effort as Hastings won over Byron J.V. "A" 30-8. Laura Dipert and Amber Thomas each had 6 markers. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Dec. 10, 1996 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Girls Junior Varsity "B” Team Fifth and Sixth Grade It was a close call, but the Hastings girls won over Byron 10-6. Libby Cassell scored 4 of Hastings' 10 points. Boys Trainer Third and Fourth Grade Lansing Warrior used their quickness to prevail 34-3. Tyler Fulmer and JJ. Quick made points for lhe area team. Girls Trainer Team Third and Fourth Grade In a thriller. Lansing Verlinden won by 2. 14-12. Betsy Acker was Hastings' leading scorer with 6 points. REAR END DRIVERS Division of large waste services seeks experienced rear end truck drivers for rcsidcntial/commcrcial driving. Candidates must have at least two years experience in truck driving, a valid CDL license with a Class B endorsement and a good driving record. Positions offer excellent wages and full benefits including 40 IK A profit sharing. Qualified applicants, please apply in person Monday-Friday. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Hastings Sanitary Service. 1869 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml E.OJE. (800) LUNG-USA CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Mayor Franklin L. Campbell will be making an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Hastings Public Library Board. Anyone residing in the City of Hastings who would like to be considered for this position should contact CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a workshop at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. «• Wecne Wagtr* we te December 16. 1996 in the City Hall Council new iwenu end newt» «fw<! rauptet r »or we rd Vf them vw wftc buvneu We wst new rtudMJ am ic ertr # 11 eaMbit the purpose of discussing expansion and financing of the City wastewater facility. For additional information pertaining to said work­ 49058, or by calling 616-945-2468. The final date for shop. please contact the City Clerk at 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or by calling 616-945-2468. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk to Mip «ou re «ewe vou re nd w*jt Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan for the City Clerk at 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan making application is December 30,1996. It’s Our Business To Build New Business Everil G. Manshum City Clerk To find out how you cm become a Welcome Uafor tpomoe. leant about emflmment oppommmet. or to arranft a home not. call Char Bain, 945-2729 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 12, 1996 Images of Hastings’ annual Christmas parade Former Hastings mayor Mary Lou Gray-Hart served as this year's grand marshal. See TROJANS contlbwd from 11 Shriver averaged 8 points and 5 rebounds last season, while Finkbeiner and Liu also were part-time starters. 'Wc have a talented group, but not real experienced," Holzhueter said. “We should be exciting to watch as we will play up­ tempo." Godwin and Rogers are expected to be the favored teams in the O-K Blue, both teams expected to have 13 returning seniors. Holzbueter's season goal requires The Hastings High School marching band performed at the parade, as did the middle school band. intensity. "To play as hard as we can every time out on lhe floor,* Holzhueter said._____________ GRAPPLERS cftirttamd from tap 13 At 112, Slate champ Nick Boucher returns with hopes of a repeal. Jason Curtis also was a State qualifyer in *95-96 and medalcd in the 160-pound class. Heavyweight Chris Sutherland. Jeremy Caseraz (135) and Gabc Steward (215) were regional qualifyers and Mike Hanna (189), Josh Roll (125) and Keith Fabbri (152) all posted 30 wins a season ago. In all. 12 of 13 starters return to lhe Vikings' varsity lineup. Veitch lists a league title and qualifying the Lakewood team for the State final as goals this year. The league trophy, however, won't be an easy lake as Charlotte. Mason and Eaton Rapids are all very balanced and talented in lhe Capital Circuit. Lakewood went 27-6 in *95-96 to list Veitch's 16-year mark to 182-56. This season may just improve his winning percentage a little bit more. "I am excited about this year." Veitch said. "These kids have been waiting four years for this season. I have let them know — through hard work and believing in themselves — we can accomplish our goals.” MIDDLEVILLE One would expect a fast start from a State champion. And that's exactly what the Middleville wrestling program achieved last Thursday with two victories. Coach Tom Lehman's team, the defending Class B champions, beat Grand Rapids Catholic Central 71-6 and Wyoming Park 49-19. The scores posted are not mis-prints! Double winners for the night were Kyle Brower (103). Dendel Craven (125), Jared Otto (130), Justin DeBoode (140), Spencer Romp (152), Luke Middleton (160), Ron Haynes (171). Steve Lehman (189) and Erik Vernon (275). Most of those athletes were some of lhe top wrestlers on the 1995-96 title winning team. Evan Space. Kris Utley, Isreal Rosales. Adam Smith and Miso Glavan are other Trojans with potential. Those five grapplers went 1-1 in their matchups with G.R.C.C. and Wyoming Park. The Trojans also won 16-of-25 exhibition matches. The veteran Middleville coach knows that this team is capable of league trophies and a return to State and the fast start cant hurt. Holly Trolley sendee this Christmas season included a parade appearance for YMCA Child Care. Miller Real Estate was judged the best float in the business/industry/retail division. MAPLE VALLEY Chris Ricketts, now in his 23rd season of coaching at Maple Valley High, made strides in improving the Lions' wrestling program last winter. This year he hopes to do lhe same, but may need to g*t contributions out of a few grapplers who may be a bit green around lhe cars Maple Valley has 15 wrestlers and should fill most of the weight classes, according to Ricketts. Five of those wrestlers, though, do not have any experience and only 7 return from *95-96. so the experience factor could be a problem The lop reluming wrestlers include junior Pat Lowe, junior captain Trevor Wawiemia and senior captain Mike Egan. Lowe was a regional qualifyer for the Lions a season ago Maple Valley's wrestling campaign opens Wednesday at Olivet with matchups with the host school and Leslie. Leslie and Olivet are both expected to be powers in the SMAA along with Bellevue. Members of the Miss Delton court were also present at the parade. The Barry County Road Commission float was named best overall. Float judges were provided by the Thomapple Arts Council. Other float winners included First United Methodist Church in the churches division. Peace and Quimby After School Special in the children's division and the Barry County chapter of Gold Wings Chapter B in the organization division. Read The Hastings BANNER Every Week Subscribe this week to have it sent to you...call 945-9554 EXTRA COPIES available at location throughout greater Barry County! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1996 — Page 15 Exchange Club Citizens off the Month chosen Erin Dahn, snown nere with teacher Eleanor Vonk. is Young Citizen of the Month for December from Pleas­ : antwew Elementary School. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Bobbi Elkins. Danielle Drumm. Shannon Schweder and James Curtis. COFFEE continued from page 3 Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for De­ cember. as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Bobbie Miller and Erica Hubka, with teacher Cindy Wilcox. scssmenl for services such as police and Ore protection. Township treasurers have expressed sup­ port for the idea because it provides a similar means of value to compare with other town­ ship assessments and millages. Emmons said. She said the Senate also passed a new cigarette stamp where lhe state will provide one-half ci" one percent of the stale s 75-cent per pack tax to wholesalers to put stamps on each pack. She said she believes lhe slate will make the money back. "I am absolutely convinced we have an enormous smuggling problem." Emmons said. She said it was "obvious" that with the state's relatively high tax. when smugglers bring in cigarettes from neighboring states with lower cigarette taxes. "You've made yourself a lot of money fairly easily." Emmons also said there will be no affi­ davit census in 1999. The first census was conducted in 1994 to determine who owned properties claimed under the Homestead tax credit. She said no census will be done be­ cause realtors and local people have been "good in getting changes made." She concluded by mentioning that she and fellow legislator George McManus have been trying to make lhe "Wolverine Waltz" -IAMBIC S offital Wlllz —"eipecially if we get bored and have to wait for the Hoose " She described it as "a very pleasant song" similar to the "Tennessee Waltz." Geiger said the goal of the House was to adjourn by Thursday and lhat he thought they would be able to accomplish that goal. He said lhe House had received the "Digni­ fied Death Act" from lhe Senate. It would re­ quire physicians to inform terminally ill pa­ tients of alternative medical treatments, pal­ liative care services, their right to designate a patient-advocate, right to a court appointed guardian, right to make an informed decision concerning medical treatment and that physi­ cian assisted suicide is not an option in Michigan. "Is there dignity in putting someone in lhe back of a van and pumping carbon monoxide into them?" he asked, saying it was embar­ rassing lhe slate to be known as the home of Dr. Jack Kevorkian. John Robinette, from U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers* office, said Ehlers was in Washing­ ton in committee meetings, preparing for the new session of Congress. He said one of the first bills the House will take up will proba­ bly be a campaign finance reform act spon­ sored by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) lhat would try to reduce the influence of special interests and ban contributions from political action committees (PACs). He added that Speaker Newt Gingrich (RGeor.) declared the new 105th Congress the "implementation Congress." which would have many bi-partisan compromises and is mostly waiting for an agenda from President Clinton. "I think he really nrans it and they have ■ tO'flhowMhoy mess-it^E^Kobmeiic said. The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and takes place at the County Seat restaurant on the second Monday of each month. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors from the Hastings Exchange Club are (front) Mike Nitz and Nicki Doozan, ^middle) Sean Lancaster and Ashley Wanland and (front) Chad Ray and Rhonda Pennepacker. F ■ : n- 33 | Mr Pict. J Students at Northeastern Elementary School who earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for December are (from left) Bobby Beyer. Kristen Beckwith and Heather Thorp, with teacher Don Schils. GET YOUR COPIES Jettrey Baker was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for December at St. Rose School. He is shown here with his teacher. Diane Bnghton. of Hastings BdllllCr at any of these area locations... In Hastings — I Jason Flohr Flohr named HOBY winner Hastings High School sophomore Jason Flohr has been selected as the Hastings High _• School Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation ; (HOBY) ambassador : As an ambassador. Flohr will attend a three-day leadership seminar, which brings together a select group of s’udents who have demonstrated leadership ability so that they can interact with leaders in business, gov­ ernment. education, and the professions to discuss present and future issues. Al the seminar. Flohr will have the oppor­ tunity io compete for an invitation to the 1997 HOBY World Leadership Congress tn Indianapolis next July Cost of Flohr s attendance al the 3-day seminar will be underwritten by the GFWC Hastings Womens Club Funding HOBY seminar participants has been one of the na­ tional GFWCs main projects over the years. HOBY was begun by actor Hugh O'Bnan as a means of pomoling leadership skills among high school students. Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts. R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Admiral Ship Store Goodenough's Goodies Back Door Deli Hastings Speedy Mart In Middleville — Gun Lake — Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go Middleville Speedy Mart Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa — L&J’s Our Village General Store Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lafce-O Shell Crystal Flash In Nashville — South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store RJ Sportsman In Freeport — In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart 'Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) r �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 12, 1996 COURT NEWS: A Grand Junction woman involved in an August traffic accident in Hope Township was sentenced to probation and jail time. Doreen A. Rankin. 32. pleaded guilty to third offense drunk driving in District Court in Octooer In exchange for her plea, a charge of driving on a suspended, revoked or denied license was dismissed. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Mc­ Neill told the court. "My greatest concern is that wc have an individual who has" three convictions for drunk driving "and she tells the probation department she doesn't have an alcohol problem... She is either in severe denial or will violate probation as soon a^ she is able to." He said two drunk driving convictions in March resulted in "minimal jail time." Rankins attorney. James Goulooze. said perhaps her comments were taken some­ what out of context He said she wanted the court to know lhat she could abstain from alcohol for days, but that when she docs dnnk she is unable lo control her intake. "She is raising her three children solely and she recognizes she let them down," he aided. In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Rankin, "I personally view your situation as serious, whether you do or not." He sentenced Rankin to 24 months proba­ tion with the first 12 months in jail and credit for one day served. After 30 days, she will released on an electronic tether program Rankin was also ordered to pay $500 in costs and a monthly probation oversight fee. She was made eligible for community ser­ vice in lieu of her costs and work release as part of her tether program. She was also or­ dered to attend substance abuse counseling. In other circuit court business last week: • Kevin L. Marcinak. 24. of 675 S. Main St.. Vermontville, was sentenced to proba­ tion and jail time after he pleaded guilty in District Court in October to breaking and en­ tering a vehicle stealing property more than $5. In exchange for his plea, charges of breaking and entering a building with intent, larceny in a building, breaking and entering a vehicle stealing property more than $5 and being a second offense habitual offender were dismissed. McNeill called Marciniak “a scam artist" who has used up all the chances he has been given. He asked lhe court to stress "in lhe strongest terms" that the first lime Marciniak lies or has a "nickel-dime" viola­ tion of probation, "he goes to prison. He’s already gone to prison. He’s here now.” Marciniak's attorney. Terry Knoll, asked the court to look at Marciniak's present situ­ ation versus the crime he was convicted al 17 to 18 years old for "Since his release from prison, this would be his first appearance before the court." Knoll said. He said he believed an appropri­ ate sentence would probably be six months in jail with work release. Fisher told Marcmiak. "You've just about used up your chances, haven’t you?" He con­ tinued that probation was "to give you an opportunity to show you mean what you say." In mentioning a letter Marciniak sent to Fisher. Fisher said it was a "rather nice letter you sent, but to be honest I've seen so many of them over the past two years I'm rather cynical about them." Marciniak was sentenced to 24 months probation, with six months in jail and credit for 50 days served. He was also ordered to pay $250 restitution and $250 in costs to be paid at a rale of $25 per month beginning 30 days from his sentencing, as well as a monthly probation oversight fee. Fisher made Marciniak eligible for community ser- Local motorists encouraged to ‘Tie One on for Safety’ The Barry County Sheriffs Department has announced it is part of Mothers Against Drunk Drivings (MADD) statewide "Tic One on for Safety” holiday safe and sober campaign. The annual traffic safely public awareness campaign is designed to combat drinking and driving during the holidays and runs through Jan. 1. As a community sponsor for the cam­ paign. lhe Sheriffs Department is asking residents of Barry County to "Tic One on for Safely by tying a red ribbon to their an­ tenna. side mirror or other visible location on their vehicles. The MADD red ribbon is a symbol of lhe motorist's commitment to drive sale and sober during the holiday sea­ son and remind other motorists to do lhe same For the past 11 years of the traffic safety promotion, law enforcement agencies have been instrumental in getting the red ribbon message out to local communities. This year the department will participate by making ribbons available to the public. The winter holidays remain a time of high-risk for drinking and driving. Last year in Michigan during Christmas, five of the 16 (31.2%) traffic crash fatalities involved alcohol. During New Year's, six of the 14 (42.9%) traffic crash fatalities involved alco­ hol In 1995, 566 of the total 1.537 (36.8%) traffic crash fatalities in the slate involved alcohol. To find out more about the Tie One on for Safety" campaign, call the Barry County MADD chapter at 948-3388, the MADD state office at (517) 631-6233, or the Barry County Sheriffs Department at 948-4805. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 Mobile llonie\ 11 iiiitcd ( laid ( an ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wring color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st lime home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948-4094. LICENSED TEDDY BEAR CHILD CARE. Full time open­ ings, newborn thru 4. Just off M-37 on M-79 Hastings. 948-9957 DF080073861 I or Sale \ttioiaoiive 19X4 PONTIAC tM>0 runs excellent, approximately 70,000 miles on new engine. $1,500, caU 948 8995._______________ 1990 2.3 LITER motor, 113,000 miles, ran excellent, $300, 948 9543.______________ ’80-*90s CARS FOR $125. Seized and sold locally bv IRS, DEA. FEI 1-800-522-2730. ext 2188. I or II (ill 2 BEDROOM LAKEFRONT Wall Lake Delton, 1 year lease. References and deposit. Call evenings and weekends 623-8218____________________ DELUXE APARTMENT NOW AVAILABLE. 2 bedrooms, attached garage with electric opener. Landlord pays heal and water. Balcony, dishwasher, and more S565 per month. Phene Lcn, 948-2808 or page Bill. 517-340-2728 and leave number._______________ LARGE HOUSE WITH ACCESS on Gull Lake. $850 per month plus utilities. Avail­ able January 1st. 963-8553 PODUNK LAKE. Breathukmg Panoramic view of beautiful private lake. Newer home. Features: Wrap around deck, hot tub, boat, dock, many windows, large loft, great neighbors. Must sec. $675 month, $675 deposit (616) 3744364,_____________ SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOM PRIVATE COUNTRY HOME with large garage, good location, exactly 10 miles south­ west of Hastings on M-43, beau­ tiful all new intenor, perfect for non-smoking retired couple or single adult, no pets, no children; $450 per month rent plus utili­ ties. 6166644983 IltiMin ss Sr/i/<< \ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant CaU 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message I or \ah BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with frame, and Sealy pillow top. Deluxe mattress ret 2 months old. Cost $1,400. Must ncll! $350. 1-517-676-6414_____________ BEDROOM OUTFIT oak finish, dresrev with mirror, chest headboard and 1 month old full size mattress ret Cos! $950, will take $300 for all. 1-517-6994148_____________ QUEEN SIZE SPINE-OPEDIC mattress set with frame "Brand New” cost $600, sacri­ fice $180. 1-517-699-2251 W/m < llaiieott> ADOPTION: Is our only way of becoming parents. Please help us by letting us help you. We will provide an abundance of love and happiness for your infant in our country home Please call Dick and Cindy at 1-800-225-7535. We are approved through Adoption’s Associates Inc. Garage Sale IN DOOR MOVING SALE. Nearly new (light coion) clean/ full beds, 3 night stands, washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, china ckret hot water heater, baby furniture, king/waterbed (under drawers, mirrored headboard, storage, sheets), baby-womens clothes, small/X-large, knic knacks, dishes, antique RCA Victrola. Starr School Rd. to Secluded Acres, follow signs. Thursday the 12th and Friday the 13th from 9am-6pm. Appoint­ ments can be made 948-9601. Help Wattled \ al tonal \d\ $529 WEEKLY1 Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, ext. 1400, 24 hrs.______________________ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED NOW. $120 daily processing mail from your home for Nation­ al Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings. Application 1-617-455-1918.24 hra. START DATING TONIGHT! Play Michigan’s dating game; 1-800-ROMANCE. ex UM 94 7 STEEL BUILDING SALES and construction. Huge profit potential. Manufacturer select­ ing dealer in available mark vis. (303) 758-4135 Ext 6200 FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF BARRY COUNTY, is seeking a part­ time home-based service provid­ er to work with families present­ ing issues of child-care, home management, nutrition, budget­ ing. and support. Strong inter­ personal and writing skills, valid Michigan driver’s license, and reliable insured transportation required. Send resume and cover letter to Family and Children's Service, 182 West Van Buren, Battle Creek, Ml 49017, EEOC HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medic al benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St, Freeport, Ml EOE vice in lieu of one-half his costs, earned early release and work release. He also or­ dered Marciniak to attend substance abuse counseling. • Archie L. Leatherman, 28, of 1270 Nor­ way Drive, Hastings, was given jail time for violating his probation on two sets of cases. McNeill said. "To Mr. Leatherman's credit he is not coming before the court crying that he has a drug oi alcohol problem and now he's going to do something about it." Mc­ Neill said he saw Leatherman in lhe beer tent at Summcrfesl, "which is a brilliant move for someone who has an alcohol problem." He said Leatherman, "is an individual who has all but begged the court to send him to prison." Leatherman's attorney, David Dimmers, acknowledged. "Archie docs have a severe problem with alcohol that has not been cor­ rected or cured at this point." He said if Leatherman was sent to jail lhat "at least in jail he can't use alcohol." Fisher asked Leatherman. "Do you think you've hit the bottom yet? I hope you have because the next step is prison." On one case. Fisher sentenced Leatherman to 90 days in jail with credit for 36 days served. He also revoked Leatherman's proba­ tion. On the second case. K«her sentenced Leatherman lo one year in jail with credit for 179 days served. He continued probation in this case in order to keep open an option for prison, he said. "1 want you to understand this is the last time you will be serving your sentence on lhe county jail level," Fisher told Leather­ man. • Robert W. Webb Jr.. 30. of 102 W. Carlton Center Road, Hastings, was sen­ tenced to eight months in jail and credit for 203 days for violating his probation. He will be unsatisfactorily discharged from probation after his release from jail. • Herbert M. Blain Jr.. 22, of 11505 Kingsbury Road. Delton, was scheduled for trial. He is accused of four counts of uttering and publishing and being a fourth offense habitual offender. He was scheduled for a continued pre-trial on Dec. 19. He was also scheduled to be the second case tried on Jan. 27. or to be the first case tried on Feb. 3 if his case cannot be heard on the 27th. • William V. Anderson, 36, of Holland pleaded guilty to violating his probation by changing his employment without the per­ mission of his probation agent. He was sen­ tenced to 60 days in Jai! with credit for 30 days served and probation was continued. • Geoffrey Schreiner. 44. of 944 Green­ wood. Middleville, was scheduled for trial. He is accused of second degree criminal sex­ ual conduct and being a second offense ha­ bitual offender. He was scheduled as the second case to be tried on Feb. 3. or the first case to be tried on March 10 if his case cannot be heard on Feb. 3. A motion to suppress evidence was a(so scheduled for a Jan. 10 hearing. • Timmy A. Rosenberg, 31. of 923 N. Jefferson St.. Hastings, filed a written waiver of arraignment. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf on charges of two counts of third degree criminal sexual con­ duct and a charge of being a fourth offense habitual offender. He was scheduled for a Jan. 9 pre-trial conference. WASTEWATER continued story from psge 1 The city manager said lhat engineers also will be available at the special meeting Dec. 16 and he personally will meet with any council members who can't make it next Monday night. Councilman Barry Wood al­ ready has said he won't be available Dec. 16, but would like to gather information later this month. The vote to have the special meeting was 5-1 with Campbell voting "no." Jasperse, Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White, Wood, Deb Dorcy and Harold Hawkins voted in the af­ firmative. Absent were Evelyn Brower. Robert May and Joe Blcam. Former Tendercare assistant director held on drug charge Hastings City Police Thursday arrested Linda M. McNight, 45, of Grand Rapids — former assistant director of nursing al Ten­ dercare — on charges of possession of a con­ trolled substance. Police detective Tom Pennock said Ten­ dercare administration officials discovered about one year ago that morphine had been slo'.en and brought the matter to the police, who began an investigation but could find no further evidence of thffts. Tendercare ad­ ministrators attempted in the meantime to determine who lhe suspect was and cooper­ ated with police fully, he said. On Nov. 14, Tcndcrcare administrators said they found McNight in possession of seven vials of Valium and a syringe Pen­ nock was contacted and the investigation re­ started. Five other types of drugs were also allegedly in McNight's possession. He said all the drugs were taken from a locked area where they were kept. "Tendercarc was very concerned and were very cooperative with police in lhe investi­ gation." said Pennock. “The only way we would have caught the suspect was with their cooperation." he said. Tendercare Administrator Sandra Place said McNight is no longer employed with Ten­ dercare. but added she is "not at liberty to say anything more that might jeopardize what Tom and 1 have done in this case." McNight was arrested and arraigned Thurs­ day on six counts of possession of a con­ trolled substance, a two-year felony. Five children sent to hospital after Hastings school bus accident Five elementary school age children were taken to Pennock Hospital with minor in­ juries after a pickup truck drove in front of a Hastings Area School bus Wednesday after­ noon. “I don't think anyone is seriously hurt... a sore shoulder, neck and knee is what I’ve heard so far. There are no cuts or anything like that," Bus Supervisor Sharon Duits said about 15 minutes after lhe accident. Everybody seems fine. Wc are just going lo take them over (to Pennock Hospital) and just have them checked over again." she said. Ambulance paramedics checked the passengers at the scene, she said. Bus Driver Vci.ia Brown had just left Hastings High School at about 3:15 p.m. and was driving east on Clinton Street when a pickup truck pulled out in front of her at lhe comer of Market and Clinton streets, Duits said. The name of the pickup dnver was not available at press lime. The bus driver braked, but the bus still hit "the box of the truck." Duits said. "The jolt couldn't have been much (because of the slow speed involved)," she said. "All lhe parents (contacted) were really very, very nice... Nobody panicked so that was comforting. Some of them came right away." Duits said. The injured included children in first, third, fourth and fifth grades. State Police troopers probing Maple Grove Twp. armed robbery Troopers from the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police are investigating a foster care home invasion and armed robbery that occurred about 10 p.m. Monday in the 7100 block of Lawrence Road in Maple Grove Township. Troopers said lhat three armed subjects entered the house, which serves as in adult foster care home, and bound with tape three members of the family living in another part of the house. The robbers then stole cash lhat included some from patients' Social Security checks cashed by the foster care personnel on behalf of the patients. Some of lhe money was to have been used lo purchase Christmas presents. First Lieutenant Ron Neil said the foster care patients were never contacted by the subjects. He would not say how much money was taken, but said it was more than $1,000. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the State Police at 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1-800­ 331-9031 POLICE BEAT String of coincidences prompt arrest HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested a Hastings man Dec. 2 for larceny of a tailgate from Seif Chevrolet. Police said a Seif salesman reported the tailgate stolen off a 1993 GMC 4x4 pick-up truck between 1 p.m. Nov. 30 and 8 a.m. Dec. 2. The truck was teal green in color. The investigating officer, George Winnick, said he remembered seeing Earl W. Gruber. 44, at Spencer’s towing the previous week with a newer teal green Chevy 4x4 similar lo the truck at Seifs, from which the tailgate was stolen. When asked by Winnick, the salesman said he had sold the truck to Gruber on Nov. 19. He said Gruber complained about some dents on his tailgate and refused an offer of touch-up paint. The salesman said the Chevy truck and GMC truck tailgates were interchangeable and were the exact same color. Winnick said he had dealt with Gruber about a similar matter ten years ago. Because of that and Gruber’s pick-up truck being the same color and style as the one that had the tailgate stolen. Winnick decided Gruber was lhe prime suspect. Winnick said he went to lhe Gruber residence and asked to see his truck because he had reason to believe Gruber had stolen the tailgate. Gruber took Winnick out to the garage where Gruber s Chevrolet truck was parked. Gruber agreed to open the tailgate of the truck and Winnick found the teal green GMC tailgate with Seif Chevy written on iL Winnick seized the tailgate and took it to Seif where lhe salesperson confirmed it as lhe stolen tailgate. Gruber is charged with larceny over $100. He is scheduled for a preliminary examination Dec. 18. Satellite dish theft investigated YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are investigating lhe theft of a satellite dish from a summer residence on Deep Lake Road near Yankee Springs Road. ' Deputies said the victim told them she keeps a trailer al Sharp’s Park as her summer home She said when she arrived to check on the property, she discovered lhe satellite missing. The dish was taken sometime between Oct. I and Dec. 1. It was described as a Dish brand 18-inch satellite dish, with a "Magic Eye." Value was reported at $735. THIS HOLIDAY SEASON GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE SIGN A DONOR GARD TODAY. Please discuss your feelings about organ and tissue donation with your faniy. For more information and a free donor card, call: 1-800-482-1455 A Gift of Life Initiative of the National Kldn Foundation’ None injured in school bus crash WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — No injuries were reported from a Monday car-school bus accident on M-50 one-fifth of a mile west of M-66 Troopers from the Michigan State Police said a school bus driven by Anne L. Reuther. 62. of Woodland, was westbound on M-50 when it turned into a driveway to pick up a child. Rhonda R. Rairigh. 37. was traveling behind the bus and said she may have fallen asleep. She said she saw the bus when it was loo late lo stop. Rairigh’s vehicle struck the rear of the school bus and slid underneath it No injuries were reported. Rairigh was cited for careless driving. Injuries minor in rollover accident JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Two Dowling residents were slightly injured in a Dec. 5 rollover accident on Hutchinson Road, one-tenth of a mile south of Hickory Road Michigan State Police troopers say Marcia C. Coller. 37, was southbound on Hutchinson Road when she lost control of her vehicle and ran off the roadway to the left. The vehicle collided with a ditch and overturned. Coller and her passenger Ronald E. Coller, 16. of Dowling, were taken to Battle Creek Community Hospital where they were treated and released. The Police Beat does not publish the names of victims of some type of crimes, minors, or those who have not been arraigned in court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-12-19.pdf 0350e86472600378802ddceac6c5f501 PDF Text Text Suspects arrested in home robbery SeePage 16 Sports editor bearing gifts New Head Start building dedicated See Page 14 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. DECEMBER 19.1996 VOLUME 142. NO 51 News Briefs City seeks ways to pay for new wastewater plant ‘Jazzy Christmas’ concert Is tonight The (berth annual "Have Younelf a Jazzy Little Christmas’ concert will be held M 7:30 tonight (Thursday. Dec. 19) at the Heatings High School lecture hall. The concert, sponsored by the Hastings High School Music Department, will feature the high school jazz band, the jazz combo and aome of the cast members from the recent "Crazy for You" musical production. Patrons will be treated to a number of holiday favorites put to a jazz setting Members of the "Crazy for You" cast will present some of the highlights from that Gershwin musical. The jazz band and jazz combo are extra-curricular ensembles made up of musicians from the high school band, selected by audition. The two groups have been recipients of many honors, including excellent ratings al the state jazz festival and an appearance at the I9M Montreaux Deuort Jazz teauvai. There is no admission tor the concert, but patrons am encouraged lanaMC early » get a good seat. Showcase will be Christmas concert The home of Dan and Adrianna Sciba at 400 E. South St. in Hastings has been chosen the number one winner of the annual Chnstmas home decorating contest, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber ot Commerce. The Tbomepple Arts Council of Bar-/ County provided the judges (Photo t~ Perry Hlrrtjn) Hastings teachers’ raises lower than cost of living A special Christmas Musicians Showcase concert, featuring Hcwea Humphrey, the Taylored Pennies. Barb Fofiii and Denny Myers, will take place at 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hastings Humphrey, of Middleville, will sing a variety of holiday songs, including his own "Christ Is Born." The Taylorcd Pennies is a duo made up of Mary Taylor and Terri tanepacker from Dehon and Hastings. They will perform Christmas songs with a country flavor. Follis, of Otsego, who has sung in many states across the nation, performs songs in a contemporary/country style. Myers, of Hastings, will perform holiday favorites such as Birthday of the King." Seating at the Showcase always is on a first-come, first-served basis. by Mary Warner Sta/f Writer A new ihree-year contract ratified by the Hastings Education Association Nov. 26 and approved by the Hastings School Board Monday would raise teacher salaries 1.8 per­ cent this school year. 2 percent next year, and 2 percent in the third year. The salary increases arc not as great as cur­ rent cost of living increases, which were es­ timated by the U.S. Department of Labor al 3.3 percent from November 1995 to November 1996. Don Phillips, president of the HEA. said that although all but about 30 of the 206 teachers, counselors, and librarians who are members of the HEA voted to approve the new contract. "I don't think very many teachers are happy with it." Not only does the new contract fail to give cost of living increases to teachers, he said, but it also places a cap on the amount of money the district will pay for fringe bene­ ‘Breakfast with Santa’ Is Saturday fits. If the insurance premium payments for those benefits increase more than 10 percent in the 1997-98 school year, then teachers will have to share a portion of the cost of The Hastings Jaycees and Hastings Moose Lodge will have “Breakfast with Santa" from 9 a m. to noon Saturday. Dec. 21. at the lodge. Breakfast will be served and those attending can visit with Santa. Cost is $3 per person and ages 2 and under will be admitted free. MalnStreet wins 33rd 5-Star rating MrinStrecl Savings Bank has earned an Exceptional Performance Award by winning its 33rd consecutive live-stir rating from Bauer Financial Reports of Coral Gables. Fla. The 33 reporting periods analyzed by the firm span more dun eight years. Bauer Financial Reports officials said only 9 percent of the nation's banks win the five-star rating. The Exceptional Performance is based on analysis of financial data filed with federal regulators for the quarter ended June 30. 1996. along with data from all prior records. MainSlreet. formerly known as Hastings Savings & Loan, serves Barry. Ionia and Eaton Counties with three full service offices in Hastings. Lake Odessa andCbarioue. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 50* the increase. Likewise, in 1998-99. if insurance pre­ mium costs rise higher than 10 percent, then the teachers will have to pay a portion of the increase. Phillips said that the old contract, which expired last June 30 and under which teachers were operating while the new contract was being negotiated, also did not give raises that equaled cost of living increases. “Over at least the last two contracts," he said, "we've had to agree to a lower salary (increase) to keep decent insurance (benefits)." "Insurance rates are rising across the board. The board is saying they don't want to con­ tinue to pay that much." But having to accept the lower salary in­ creases and the insurance cap "works out to pay cuts in our mind." Phillips said. According to the school district's business manager. Todd Mora, for the past several years, the school district has been experienc­ ing "double digit" percentage increases in the amount of insurance premiums it has had to pay. “That has somewhat slowed down the last couple of years." Mora said, but the in­ creases in insurance payments still continue to rise "considerably above the rate of infla­ tion." From the 1995-96 to 1996-97 academic yean, he said, the district experienced an in­ crease of 7.8 percent in insurance costs. The district will pay $158,459 more in 1996-97 than it did in 1995-96 for benefits for HEA $h TEACHERS, Page 2 by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council may have to decide next month whether local citizens will be paying higher sewer bills to pay for a new, expanded waste water treatment plant. The council Monday night had a work ses­ sion with three consultants in an attempt to learn as much as possible about the need for a new wastewater plant, how much it will cost and how it will be financed. The recommendation from hired experts is for the city to increase sewer rates to pay for a $3.5 million bond and perhaps double the rates residents pay for water service. Kari McDonald-Blanchett, a public finance consultant with Stauder. Barch & Associates of Ann Arbor, said it will cost the city about $3.3 million for phase one of the project, which would increase the capacity of the plant by one and a half times. If the city the lets bids for the sale of bonds, she recom­ mends an increase in the base rate for sewer <erv’re. from $4.47 so $8 87 ard tfrrn from $1.54 to $2.10 per cubic feet ot use pci month. If a the base rate for water is doubled, it would go from $2.20 to $4.40. McDonald-Blanchett said a household now pays an average of $18.05 per month for sewer services in Hastings. The area-wide average is $22.28. so if the increase in sewer rales is approved, it would put Hastings over the average, but not on the high end. She also said that Hastings could use as much as $500,000 of its cash reserves to lower the bond amount that needs to be fi­ nanced. But she stressed to council members that a proven means of raising revenue be used. "The bond holders need assurance that the city will set rates that will meet the debt service requirements." she said. When the possibility of using higher sewer connection fees to pay for the bond was raised, she said, "Connection revenue is unreliable. You don't what you're getting with connection revenues." However. Hastings may indeed raise con­ nection fees in the future to help pay for a new plant. McDonald-Blanchett noted that the last time Hastings raised its sewer rales was in 1991. "It's almost inevitable that whenever you issue bonds you'll have to increase rates." she said. "This is the best you can do with­ out using more of your funds (cash reserves) on hand.” Cynthia Faulhaber, a bond attorney from Lansing with the firm of Miller. Canfield. Paddock & Stone, said, "The only other method (of paying for the bond) is issuance of voted bonds (by the public). You can sub­ sidize your system to some extent," but she said she couldn't find that provision in the local ordinance. Faulhaber noted that the council the week before adopted a resolution of intent to issue bonds, which starts the process. If council members agree to increase rates al their Jan. 13 meeting, other steps in the process will include public hearings, readings of the pro­ posed ordinance, adoption, letting bids for the bonds and setting a bidding date. Dennis Benoit, representing architects McNamee, Porter & Seeley of Grand Rapids, outlined for the council the need for having a new and expanded wastewater treatment plant. He said essentially there are four rea­ sons: • To accommodate growth because the cur­ rent facility is up to capacity at about a mil­ lion gallons and "will experience more and more problems." according to Benoit. • To modernize the process equipment, much of which Benoit said is 25-plus years old and thouch it hat 'worked well in the past, it s exceeding its useful life.'* . ____ • To improve employefacilities • To meet stale and federal permit require­ ments to discharge effluent. Benoit walked the council through a site plan for a new facility at the same location where the current wastewater treatment plant exists. During a question and answer session after the presentation from the experts. City Man­ ager Howard Penrod said he prefers the city do only phase one of the project now and later bring in phase two, which is more costly, but would double the plant's capac­ ity. Mayor Frank Campbell said he has some problems with suggestions on how to pay for the project. "I have a problem with hitting existing sewer service rate payers who paid for the one (wastewater treatment plant) we have now." He also asked, "Il took 23 years for us to get up to a million (in capacity. Do we need another 500,000 gallons*’" Penrod answered. "It's obvious that we need more than a million. We're at a million thirteen right now at our highest peak." The expansion in phase one of the project would increase the capacity from a million to 1.5 million. Campbell asked if Hastings was unique in the area with its problems. Benoit said, "Grand Rapids is going through some of the same issues you are. only on a larger scale." City Clerk-Treasurer Ev Manshum, who formerly was village manager at Middleville, See PLANT, Page 5 Grant writer’s contract won’t be renewed? by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers last week approved paying $8,000 to Small Government Consultants of Lansing as an administrative fee for the jail expan­ sion grant that the firm successfully wrote, but there are rumblings that SGCs contract may not be renewed. "It (the administrative fee) represents 5 percent of the total grant." Commissioner Tim Burd said, as specified in the contract. Commissioner Robert Wenger, who was the only commissioner to vote against pay­ ing the administrative fee, said "They (SGC) sure haven't done a job. that's for sure " "I know for a fact that they were out of business for two weeks and I think we should have some compensation for that...We couldn't get a hold of them on the See CONTRACT, Page 3 Road Commission captures trophy for best parade float Brian Shumway (left), chairman of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival Weekend and representative of the Hastings Lions Club, presents a traveling trophy to employees ot the Barry County Road Commission who captured Best of Show" honors lor their Chnstmas parade float. Standing next to Shumway are Tom Chaffee. Doug Peck, Wayne Roush, Russ Chaffee. Dan Burghdoff. Dan Price and Gary Rogers. Bill Johnston and Mary Roush were not available for the photo. Look inside this issue for more Chnstmas Festival winners. I I I �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1996 Teachers should honor contract, Hastings school board members say Cutting the ribbon at Tuesday's dedication for the new Sue Drummond Head Start Center are (from left) Doris Hale. Head Start director for the Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan; Don Drummond; Sherry Keyes-Hebron, executive director of CAA; and Jim Bailey, chairman ol the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Sue Drummond Head Start building dedicated by Jason Carr Staff Writer The new Sue Drummond Head Start buildmg on Nashville Road was dedicated in a bnel ceremony Tuesday evening. Q GWe Golf this holiday!! Give your favorite golfer more than 167 free greensfees for the holidays! The Golf Privilege Club entities each member to play at Michigan’s finest clubs, courses and resorts. Club membership just $35 Buy 3, get 1 free until Dec. 31,1996 (800) LUNG-USA AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. News Briefs Holidays cancel immunization clinic The Barry-Eaton District Health Department’s immunization clinics scheaJed for two consecutive Tuesdays. Dec 24 and 31. have been canceled because of they fall on Christmas Eve and Ncu Year's Eve. The health department will, however, have its scheduled immunization clinic from 8:30 to II a.m. Saturday al 110 W Center St. in Hastings. No appointment is necessary, but parents arc urged lo bring their children's immunization records. Most immunizations are free. For more information, call the health department at 945-9516. Democrats called to county meeting Ail Barry County Democrats are invited to attend a 9:30 a.m.. Saturday. Jan. 4. convention al the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings to select delegates lo the Feh. 11 stale convention. The Barry County Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting immediately after the delegate selection Corrections classes planned by KCC Kellogg Community College will offer accelerated corrections clxsscs al its campus near Hastings san;ng Jan. 27. Completion of the classes, which are certified by the Michigan Corrections Training Council, leads lo a certificate in corrections and provides eligibility for the stale civil service examination Classes will meet from 5 20 to 10 p m Monday through Thursday evenings. Tuition for this 15-hour program is $47 per credit h«Mir tor district residents and $76.10 per credit hour for out-of* district residents. For more information, call the Barry County KCC center al 948-9500 or the criminal justice office in Battle Creek at (6I6> 965-3931. extension 2216. Thc event also marked the 30th anniver­ sary of the creation of the Community Ac­ tion Agency of South Central Michigan. Speakers included Agnes Adrounie, Don Drummond. Jim Bailey and Mark Englerth. Bailey spoke about Head Start s growth in Barry County from an eight-week summer program serving 72 students in 1966 to two centers in Hastings and Delton, with 133 families served. Fifteen children are now attending the Drummond Center four days per week, all day. "By having this center we can reach areas like Nashville." Bailey said. “Il's providing a service for Barry County and we re very happy about that." Don Drummond read a brief statement about his late wife. He said she was a teacher, a consultant for gifted and talented programs and she would have given her sup­ port to the school. “Were Sue here today, she would challenge you to make this a top-notch school." he County Board swearing in set Members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, including John Barnett, the newest commissioner, officially will be sworn into office al a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Monday. Dec. 30. in the Circuit Court chambers at the courthouse in Hastings. District Judge Gary Holman will officiate. The public is welcome to attend. All eight commissioners will serve two-year terms on the board. Neighborhood Watch forming The Hastings Cily Police Department is looking for people interested in* forming a Neighborhood Watch program by Mary Warner Staff Writer Hastings School Board Vice President Colin Cruttendcn objected al Monday s meet­ ing to the board's policy of letting teachers out of their contracts if hired elsew here Cruttendcn voted “no" when the rest of the board approved the resignation of Hasting High School drafting teacher Douglas Mann, who is leaving the district to teach com­ puter-aided design at Kellogg Community College. Cruttenden said a teacher contract should be a "two-sided agreement." where both teachers and administrators are obligated lo fulfill the terms of the contract. "I don’t think mid-year departures of con­ tractual employees is in the best interest of the students." Cruttenden said. The departure "is going lo create a void that will be ex­ tremely difficult lo fill." he said Cruttenden also objected lo "another educa­ tional firm in our community" recruiting Mann without "working out an arrangement " with the school district that “would benefit both" KCC and the school district. Crutten­ den said that if another educational institu­ tion recruits Hastings em[ loyees in the fu­ ture, he hoped an agreement could be reached about how such recruitments occur and when they occur so that the two institutions could "best serve the students." Mann has been with the Hastings school district since 1994. He has a master's degree in architecture and prior lo his tenure at Hastings he worked for an architectural firm. The school district is looking to fill Mann's position with someone who can teach CAD and/or manufacturing technol­ ogy. According to educational services direc­ tor Judy Shelton, the search for a replace­ ment is including the contacting of universi­ ties to possibly acquire a December college graduate In other action at Monday's meeting, the board approved updated regulations control­ ling the use of over-the-counter and prescrip­ tion medications by district students. The new regulations were introduced at last month's board meeting before being fi- A two-story glass entryway off Park Street is one of the main features of the new Hastings Middle School addition, which is scheduled for completion Dec. 31. nally approved Monday. The regulations stipulate that high school or middle school students carrying prescription or non-pre­ scription drugs in school may not give such medicines to other students. They also stale that students must have a written note from their parents giving them permission to pos­ sess any type of legal drug, and written per­ mission from a doctor to take prescription medication They also require that parents or caretakers of elementary students must bring any medi­ cation for students to school. And at Monday’s meeting. Tom Tennesson of Christman Co., the project manager for the school district's multi-million-dollar building renovation and expansion project, reported that the additions to Central Ele­ mentary and Hastings Middle School should be completed by Dec. 3I. According to Su­ perintendent Carl Schoessel. plans are to residential development asked for and won approval for deadline extensions for some work at the Hanover Village complex on the south side of the city. Dave Fordon. representing Hanover Partners, asked the Hastings Planning Commission Monday for more time to complete repairs to asphalt and finish sidewalks on Barfield Drive and Dibble Street inside the village, which includes apartment complexes and mobile homes. The deadline for Hanover Partners to finish work on the sidewalks and topcoating for parking lots had been set for Nov. 30. but Fordon said several things went wrong. There were some weather-related problems that came up during the laying of asphalt. Fordon said. When they were corrected and the weather warmed up. the asphalt plant closed down. With the sidewalks, he said cable pedcsta’s were found and needed to be removed. "I felt that we could make it (meet the deadline) in November, but the weather didn't cooperate, so 1 didn't make it." he said in explaining why he didn't contact city officials sooner. He noted, however, that work on Barfield Drive is virtually done and residents at the apartment complexes have expressed no problems with delaying the topcoating for asphalt at the apartment complex parking Iocs. Fordon asked for extension to the end of January. Hanover Village already has two apartment buildings ready and more than 100 mobile home sites are close. Planning Commission Member Randy Teegardin asked what would happen if the work isn't done by this spring. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said the city wouldn't issue any mqre occupancy permits if that occurs. Mansfield recommended the commission not to force them to have the sidewalk work done by the end of January because the weather very likely could continue to be problem until spring. "Winter is not a good lime for this (kind of work)." he said. “I wouldn't build a sidewalk this time of year." The Planning Commission decided lo give Hanover developers until the end of May lo finish work on the sidewalks and put on topcoat for the parking Iocs. However, the developers will be encouraged to do some work earlier if there is a thaw period next month or in February. March or April. Anyone interested may call Officer Clifford Morse at 945-5744 Monday through Friday from 8 am. to 5 p.m. New Year’s Eve bash helps Friends The Hastings Circle of Friends is sponsoring a New Year’s Eve cocktail party and silent auction from 9 p.m. to 1 am. Tuesday. Dec. 31. al the Hastings Country Club. Proceeds will go to help the local group of parents build a new playground superstructure at Bob King Park next spring. The evening will include hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar. music, dancing, door prizes, a midnight celebration lo ring in the new year and a silent auction. Among the items up for bids will be a one-night stay at the Gun Lake View Bed and Breakfast, six weeks of dog obedience lessons from River Edge Kennel, an hour of storytelling by Jennifer Ivinskas. a portrait from White's Photography, a child's decorated birthday cake, a gift certificate from the Hastings Fitness Center, a Radio Flyer wagon, free alterations, an area rug from Brown's Custom Interiors, two oil changes, flute lessons, gift certificates from local restaurants and more. The cost for the evening is $20 per person. All ticket sales will be in advance. Tickets are available at King's Music Center or by calling Jill Zwiemikowski at 948-8838 students Jan. 13. Tennesscn also reported that the overall construction project is "in good shape" thus far. The project is staying within its budget and is on schedule, he said. Working on Star Elementary this winter “is going to be tough." he acknowledged. Construction on the new elementary began last summer and is scheduled to be com­ pleted next August. The board voted to have its legal firm con­ tinue the school district's claim in a civil suit involving a number of Michigan school districts, which seeks to have the stale be re­ sponsible for funding state-mandated educa­ tional programs. The suit is being reviewed by the Michi­ gan Supreme Court. TEACHERS, continued froa Page 1 Hanover developers’ deadline extension OK’d by David T. Young r k The developers of Hastings' largest ever' move staff into the new additions Jan. 6 and In tune... The Delton High School Panther Choir sang the national anthem at last week's home game versus non-conference foe Dowagiac. Here, instructor Aaron Tabor keeps the choir in tune before the contest. KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research the future looks brighter than ever. Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 members, he said. Altogether the district paid $2.9 million in benefits and $8.6 million in salaries to HEA members in 1995-96. In 1996-97, that will increase to $3.1 million in fringe benefits and $9.3 million in salaries. . The new contract's provisions arc retroac­ tive to July 1. 1996. Teachers will receive retroactive pay averaging $211 per teacher for this year’s 1.8 percent salary increase . Individually, a beginning teacher's salary in 1995-96 was $27,206. With the new con­ tract that will increase to $27,696 in 1996­ 97 and $28,250 in 1997-98. The average salary for a teacher in 1995-96 was $42,436. will be $43,994 in 1996-97. and $45,566 in 1997-98. The highest salary for a teacher — one with a specialist degree, which is greater than a master’s degree but less than a doc­ toral degree — was $57,777 in 1995-96, will be $58,817 in 1996-97. and $59,993 in 1997-98. Phillips said bargaining representatives from the HEA and the school board reached a tentative agreement shortly after school started this past 'all, but HEA members voted the proposed contract down because of the insurance issue. A second agreement compromised on the insurance issue, changing some of the payment provisions. and was accepted by the HEA. Besides raising salaries, the new contract provides more flexibility for educational staff in the various buildings who may want to make changes in the way classes are struc­ tured. The board and the HEA do not want to discourage such changes as the recent restruc­ turing of class schedules in the high school or the use of team teaching in the middle school. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said, and the new contract allows for such changes as long as they “follow the basic contract." If a proposed change is in violation of the contract. Schoessel said, and two-thirds of the building's staff and the building principal agree to the change, the new contract says a written request may be made to the board and the HEA asking that an exception be made lo the contract. And the new contract now allows changes such as those proposed by the Hasting Mid­ dle School staff, who want to have several mini-open houses for the parents of students in each of their teacher teams, rather than one large open house for the parents of all the students. Schoessel said it is not unusual in the dis­ trict that a contract is not settled before the old*coniract expires. Both sides said the ne­ gotiating process was cordial. “I think everyone can walk away feeling good about the process." Schoessel said. Phillips said that "at no time was there talk about work slow-downs or illegal strikes. We just kept bargaining." Silent Observer All of REWARP Barry County . “ st,sr^- ► REPORT ^CRIME / 1-80U 331-9031 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 19, 1996 — Page 3 Barry County KCC center dedicated by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor About 175 people attended last week's dedication of Kellogg Community College's new $2.95 million Barry County Center. The 20.000 square foot facility, which opened Sept. 9. is located on 95-acrcs off Gun Lake Road, near M-37 in Rutland Township. Arthur Angood, vice president of the KCC Board of Trustees praised the "ex­ traordinary cooperation and collaboration between the people of Barry and KCC officials" and said the local KCC facility has ' increased opportunity for students who will benefit from an exceptional teaching staff and an ever-changing curriculum..." "I certainly hope that everyone in Barry County is pleased with our results." project architect James Bauer told the audience. "This is the beginning of ? great develop­ ment on this campus for KCC." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey called the new KCC facility "one of our finer gems. "I'm very proud of this campus." Bailey said. About 400 students attended the local KCC facility during the first semester of classes, according to Tim Slcevi. KCC di­ rector of Barry County operations The sec­ ond semester "will be right on track if we have 450 to 500 people," he said. KCC President Dr. Paul Ohm and others at the dedication ceremony commended the foresight of the Barry County Futunng Committee, which spearheaded the local KCC project. Ohm gave special recognition to John Fehsenfeld. former Barry Intermediate School District superintendent, who ap­ proached him in 1986 about bringing KCC to the County. Ohm said about 10 minutes after the two met. John asked: 'When are you going to start a campus here?" Ohm said he wanted to recognize Fchscnfeld for his vision, fortitude, persistence and patience. * During the ceremony. Ohm presented a large number of certificates of appreciation to such individuals and groups as: the County Board of Commissioners, several other county personnel, all officers and members of Futunng Committee and one of its sub-committees that had worked on a community survey. Bud Leonard and other Building Authority members. Rutland Township Supervisor Bob Edwards and KCC President Dr. Paul Ohm (left) gave special recognition to John Fehsenteld. retired Barry Intermediate School District superintendent. Ohm said Fehsenfeld was the first to approach him about having a KCC facility in Barry County 10 years ago. Ohm praised Fehsenfeld for his vision, fortitude, persistence and patience. CONTRACT, continued from Pagel phone.. ." he said. The decision to hire SGC was a controver­ sial issue earlier (his year. At one point. Commissioner Emmet Herrington even asked the county board to reconsider and formally annul the one-year $24,000 contract with SGC. which was hired to identify, rate and write grants for all entities in the county. "I'm about as unimpressed with them as I can possibly be," Burd said last week. "We got the one big grant that we were looking for. I suppose if you look at the numbers we got $160,000 (from the jail expansion grant) and we spent $32,000 (the contract and ad­ ministrative fees). I sure expected a whole lot more of them..." Wenger said he was against hiring them in the first place and hasn't changed his mind He said the board "jumped into something and now we re paying the price." "T can make a pretty good argument that if we did not use them for the grant for the jail that we would not have gotten the $160,000 grant." Burd said. "You must be talking to different people than I do." Wenger told him, saying that he had heard from a Lansing contact that "we were ready for it (the grant)" anyway. "You look at the numbers of the people that put in for that grant and there was no reason for us. out in the middle of nowhere, to receive that grant over somebody else, ex­ cept for the people (SGC) we used to get it." Burd said. Four of every five grant applicants were turned down, he said. County Board Chairman James Bailey said he doesn't think there is "satisfaction with anybody on this particular contract (with SGC) "I think the concept and (he idea of having a grant writer available lo all entities in the county, is still worth pursuing..." Bailey said. "There are some people who contacted us during the past year and made some propos­ als that they were going to be interested in this on a commission basis and so forth. So we re going to be looking at those." he said. Herrington asked if the board planned *.o re-hire SGC. "I think you're hearing dissatisfaction by most of the board." Bailey said. One of the reasons Herrington originally wanted to annul the contract was because he said at the time that it "was awarded without obtaining competent non-vested counsel concerning a grants program for the county and without first advertising for and seeking competitive bids to meet officially predeter­ mined needs He said some board members had not had a chance to review the contract in advance of voting on the issue. Herrington also said SGC has "no track record of prior experience or past perfor­ mance in the field of overall administration of grant programs" to consider, review and compare In another board matter last week, Tammy Pennington, representing the Barry County Resource Network (BCRN). said that the group has not abandoned its push for a building project. The most recent BCRN proposal would have housed nine human service agencies and possibly satellite offices of other agencies under one roof in a 45.800-squarefoot building geared to coordinating services That plan, however, was shelved in October when the County Family Independence Agency (FIA). the major prospective tenant, pulled out because of a need to move into new quarters as soon as possible or remodel its existing facilities. FlA's decision has sent BCRN members back to the drawing board because the county needed FIA's lease funding to help pay for the estimated $5.8 million project "At this point, we arc taking the holidays off and re-examining our position." Pennington told the board. "We arc checking, as wc have been asked by various members of the community, what our options are beyond the KCC campus." BCRN has previously talked about purchasing property from KCC in Rutland Township. "As you will recall, the half-million dollar figure to run the utilities (sewer and water) to that (KCC) facility seemed cost pro­ hibitive so we're re-examining our options lo see if something closer is available for a building site that would still house multiple agencies," she said. BCRN had estimated (hat it would need five acres for a building and parking when FIA was still part of the plan. Now. she said the Barry County YMCA Youth Council has expressed an interest in linking with a future BCRN complex. The proposed building "would be substan­ tially reduced at least by about 10,000 square feet without the inclusion of FIA." she said. Wenger said he thinks the extra space should be included in case FIA wants to be part of the complex at a later date. Just as shopping malls have an anchor store, he be­ lieves FIA is the BCRN anchor. “Our vision has always been that there would be adequate spa^c for at least outreach services from those agencies who are not ac­ tually able to locate in the building," Pen­ nington said, which could give FIA some representation in the complex. Besides FIA, others who have hoped to occupy the proposed BCRN building are the American Red Cross. Family & Children's Services, the Commission on Aging. Community Action Agency, Veterans' Af­ fairs. The "one-stop shopping" concept of the BCRN complex is to belter serve county cit­ izens. Thirty-three human service agencies have been involved in discussions towards that goal. Plans under way since 1993 are designed to change the way services arc de­ livered by implementing more collaboration to identify and respond to community needs through coordination of resources New BCRN co-chairs for 1997 will be Robert Nida and Brian Shumway. Tom Mohler has completed his two-year role as a co-chair, she said. Pennington will continue as secretary-treasurer. She told the board that BCRN has devel­ oped a set of by-laws that it will be giving to commissioners to review BCRN also is applying for a non-profit status and the group expects that "if and when community block grants come down" having a non-profit status will enhance its position to receive those block grant dollars. BCRN will hold a retreat in January to continue strategic planning and address a multitude of subjects, Pennington reported. The first KCC Alumni Association membership card was presented from KCC President Dr. Paul Ohm (left) and KCC Board Vice Chairman Arthur Angood to Phyllis Peters Hart (right), a Hastings High School graduate who was the first person to ever register at KCC when it first opened in 1956 in Battle Creek. CONTINUED Gerald F. Beachnau LAKE ODESSA - Gerald F. Beachnau, age 76, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Beachnau was born on November 28, 1920 in Ml Pleasant, the son of Frederick and Lorena (Laux) Beachnau. He graduated from Haslett High School in 1939 and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was married to Patricia Jacobson on April 26, 1946 in Lansing. He lived in Lansing and Grand Ledge before moving to Lake Odessa in 1976. He was employed by the Roberts Corpora­ tion in Lansing for several years before retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Sl Edwards Cathol­ ic Chu-ch. Mr. Beachnau was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, LaVerne Beachnau. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two daughters, Dale Ann (Larry) Buxton of San Marcos, California and Renee (Donald) Jorgenson of Lake Odessa; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; one sister, Cxroly Cartright of Grand Ledge; four brothers, Muri (Elnora) Beachnau of Lansing, Carl (Jean) Beachnau of Palm Dale, California, Robert (Dorothy) Beachnau of Lansing and William (JoAnn) Beachnau of Hastings. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, Decem­ ber 14, 1996 at the Sl Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa with Father Thomad Bufford officiating. Interment took place in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Edwards Church Building Fund. Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chanel nf Lake Odessa. The youngest person to attend KCC's Barry County Center dedication was Jared Bailey, who was bom Dec. 5, the son of Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Bailey and Debbie Bailey, pictured holding oneyear-old daughter Jillian in one of the new classrooms. The Baileys have 11 children. township board members and to Barry In­ termediate School Distnct Supcnntcndcnt Tom Mohler and Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel Thanks also was given to C.D. Barnes Associates of Grand Rapids, general contractor, sub-con­ tractors. Consumers Power, the local Health Department and others. Bauer applauded KCC Director of Special Projects Mark O'Connell. Without O'Connell's "constant attention to this building, it would not have been completed on time ..." Bauer said. "I want to thank him (O'Connell) for his persistence in attacking all the little roadblocks that constantly appeared. He found ways to solve the problems. He knew people to contact and he certainly enabled us to get here (today). "It takes a team of people to do what you see here." O’Connell responded. "Without them, we certainly couldn't have pulled this off...It's a joy to work here." "I think this (KCC building) is a real flagship for Barry County...The possibil­ ities are endless," O'Connell said after the ceremony. Phyllis Peters Han. a 1953 Hastings High School graduate who now resides in Wildomar. Calif., cut the ceremonial ribbon in the lobby of the new County KCC Center. Hart was the first person to ever register al Kellogg Community College when it first opened in Battle Creek in 1956 (under the name of Battle Creek Community College). "This is a super occasion for me." Han said after snipping the ribbon. "I owe my profession to KCC." said Hart, a psychologist and retired Presbyterian min­ ister. She explained that she enrolled in her first psychology class at KCC and said the course was like a "new birth." "I'm so happy for this campus being here, for not only Hastings but for the other sur­ rounding communities to be able to go to college here, to start their college work and continue their education." she said. Hart was accompanied by her mother Winnie Peters, whom Ohm said actually made the phone call to register Han when she was at "Bible School" in Chicago. Ohm said Hart started her education at KCC and then continued at Michigan State University and Northeastern. Hart eventually earned a doctorate and is a psychologist practicing in California. Her husband, Covell, also is a retired Presbyte­ rian minister. Hart said she also formerly worked for the Illinois Department of Men­ tal Health and taught in California for six years. Hart attended Hastings Area Schools for 12 years of her elementary and secondary ed□cation. Stricter policy improves Delton Kellogg attendance by Mary Warner Staff Writer A new attendance policy that limits Del­ ton Kellogg High School students to six ab­ sences per every 18-week semester has im­ proved attendance in the high school and re­ duced the number of students leaving school prior to graduation. Principal Paul Blacken reported to the Delton-Kellogg School Board last week. The new policy was instituted this fall. Superintendent Dean McBeth said, as a means of "trying to demonstrate to kids that when they gel ready Jo leave school and go to work, their employers will expect steady attendance." Students who have more than six absences must appear before an appeals board to ex­ plain their attendance. If their absences are not deemed justifiable by the appeals board, the student will lose credit for the class(es). McBeth said that as of the board meeting last week. 17 appeals had been made to the appeals board, and of those. 15 were success­ ful. meaning the student did not lose class credit. McBeth said illness and family emer­ gencies have thus far been the major cause of absences. Blacken said a preliminary examination of attendance records indicated that attendance is better at the high school than it has been in several years. In addition, at the same time last year, he said, 20 more students had been removed from the high school enrollment lists than were removed by the same time this year. That could be for a variety of rea­ sons, including (he students transferring to alternative education classes or to other schools. Blacken said. But it could also mean that the dropout rate is decreasing. The high school now has a dropout rate of about 5 percent, he said. The new policy also may boost students' grades, he said. Blacken said. "I think we have a chance to have better student achievement." The new policy has produced "a much greater awareness with parents and students" of the importance of good attendance, he said. Blacken said the new policy ’looks like it's very strict." but the appeals board "is very understanding." "We’re not looking to deny somebody credit if their absences are reasonable.” he said. "We're trying to be fair, but also trying to eliminate frivolous or unnecessary ab­ sences." The board will look at the new policy again after the first semester ends. Blacken said, and make refinements to it if needed. One requirement of the new policy was that the district increase the frequency of calls it makes to a student's home to discuss with parents or caregivers a student's lack of attendance. Calls arc being made after the third time a student misses and the fifth time a student misses. All that calling put a burden on high school administrators, so the school board last week authorized hiring a part-time atte.idancc clerk who will spend evenings from 4:30 to 7:30 calling homes and talking with parents and caregivers. Also at last week's board meeting, a new policy was introduced to board members that would prohibit Delton Kellogg staff mem­ bers from advising parents that a student needs to see a doctor or needs g particular medication. McBeth said the use of Ritalin and other drugs lo treat students with behavioral prob­ lems has increased in school districts across the U.S. As a result, he said, some teachers or other staff members who are not medi­ cally qualified to do so arc telling parents that their child needs such drugs to control their behavior or needs to sec a doctor regard­ ing the behavior. "To say. 'I think your kid needs Ritalin' — that becomes a problem," McBeth said. Even in the case of suspected physical problems. McBeth said, it is best to just have teachers or other staff members describe to parents any physical or behavioral prob­ lems the child is having and have the parent then make a determination of whether the condition needs medical intervention. The board will consider the new Medical Diagnosis/Medical Referral Policy further at a future meeting. The board also hired United Parcel Service employee Robert Dreier to coach varsity boys' baseball. Dreier formerly coached baseball at Parchment High School. McBeth said Dreier's schedule at United Parcel was recently changed, thus allowing him the time he needed to coach. Also, the board purchased a used 36-passenger bus for $1,250 from the Barry Inter­ mediate School District, which will primar­ ily be used to shuttle the high school build­ ing trades class to and from the new com­ munity library the class is helping to con­ struct. and will be used to transport sports teams to and from games. The bus is smaller than the traditional 65-passengcr bus, but comes with the added feature of a special lift for wheelchairs. And the board approved continuing a suit Delton and many other districts are pressing against the Stale of Michigan. The suit asks that educational programs mandated by the stale also be provided funding. The suit, which the school districts have won in lower Michigan courts, is now going to be reviewed by the Michigan Supreme Court. If the school districts are successful, the state could be required to come up with the cash for special education and other mandated programs. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 19, 1996 ------------------------------------ r~----------------------------------------------:—. --------------------------------------------- —~ ■ Letters from our readers... Glimpses of Alzheimers-like stories Son with offensive attire just being a teenager I am writing in regards to the letter in last week's Banner that a lady wrote, complaining about her son bought a shirt from a local stere that she didn't agree with. 1 would like to point out that her son does have his own likes and dislikes and she and no one else can cbsngc that in him. 1 hate to say it. but he's at the age when she'll start seeing a lot of changes in him that she probably won't like. But if she's any kind of mother, she will love him anyway. Just because he likes shirts FINANCIAL funuMby goodness in the things she's forgotten than in To the editor: Dear editor: Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * Don’t be inhibited by bad news Will Rogers, the great American humorist, once said that all he knew was what he read in the newspaper. If everybody believed everything they read in the newspaper, we'd all be too scared to invest. Fortunately, most of us are smarter than that. Serious investors have always been skep­ tical of sensational news. They rely instead on their own research and good judgment — and the) are usually rewarded. For example, in 1950. while sail recovering from the scars of World War 11. the United Slates engaged in a major conflict with Korea — hardly a prudent time to invest, if you believed the headlines. But what would have happened if you had decided to ignore the headlines? What if you had invested $10,000 in the stocks represented by the Standard and Poor's (SAP) 500 Index and reinvested all your dividends? During the following years, the Korean War escalated, there was an excess-profits tax. and the government took over the steel mills. Despite all this bad news, however, by the time the Korean conflict had subsided at the end of 1954, your $10,000 would have grown to $29,045 — nearly tnple your original investment. The next 10 years were critical times. There was a crisis in the Suez and a recession at home. Cuba fell to Castro, and the Berlin Wall was erected. But when John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. your investment w« worth $83,106. Fhen world problems seemed to relax, domestic unrest erupted. Civil rights issues exploded, and riots plagued U.S. cities. Mar­ tin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy were assassinated, and the Vietnam war escalated Money was tight, and the market was falling. When business activity declined, wage and price freezes were initiated. Newspaper headlines of the early 1970s announced trade, deficits, skyrocketing oil prices. Watergate and New York City’s financial crisis. During the rest of the decade, news highlights included a stalled economic recovery, a falling U.S. dollar and un­ precedented inflation. In spite of this, by the end of 1980, your stock market investment was worth $288,425. Although inflation and high interest rates dominated the first two years of the 1980s. by 1983 the bull market began to beat up. Budget and trade deficits, plus a host of other pro­ blems. erupted, but the bull roared on until Oct. 19, 1987, when it stumbled. The headlines were bad. but when 1987 ended, your investment was worth S712.128. The next decade, although remarkable for the slock market, was not without its share of bad news. Despite the headlines, however, by the end of 1995. your original S 10.000 invest­ ment made at the beginning of a major world conflict would have been worth S2.273.90l. Obviously, one of the wont things bad news can do is to keep people from investing. The best way to make the most of your money is to invest consistently, regardless of the headlines. that she may not particularly like doesn't make him a bad kid. I'm sure he'll change again later down the road. She can not blame a store for her son buying a shirt she doesn't like. If she has a real pro­ blem with it. she should talk to her son and tell him exactly how she feels and then both return to the store and exchange it for one that they both agree to. Look around — there are a lot of things be­ ing sold in stores that a lot of people don’t agree with, but it's not going to stop just because we don't like it. That is the great thing about living in this country ot ours. We all have the right to make our own choices Get used (o it. The woman's son is growing up. He has the right to make his own choices as well. Don’t try to make them for him. or 1 guarantee you will have a great deal more problems with him and may even possibly lose him. He was bom with a heart, soul and mind, and believe me. he will use them the way he sees fit whether anyone likes it or not. That's the life with a teenager. You either have to live with his choices or suffer the con­ sequences. You can either get along well with him or fight day in and day out only to find that he does what he wants to anyway. It’s much better to support him in his likes and dislikes and let him grow up. You'll find that you will no: only have peace in your household, but you can also be a friend for him when he really needs one. It's much better knowing everything that he does and is doing than to have him do everything behind your back. He will always be much safer that way. and you. in the long run. will have a very nice man on your hands when he grows up. Don't get me wrong. It is always good to let him know that you may not like the things that he does, but tell him that he is entitled to make his own mistakes and hopefully he will learn on his own. If he learns from making mistakes, then it is worth it. Think about it — everyone learns more from making a mistake than if they were to do everything right the first time. So don’t be so hard on your son. and don’t blame the store for lus choice in what he warns to wear. That was his decision and is no one’s fault but his M that store didn’t have what he wanted. I’m sure he would have found one that did. Jane A. Jones Wyoming. Mich. AK / ■ AT&T 39 + 'h Ameritech 56’/. —'h Anheuser-Busch -2 4O’/z Chrysler 33'1. —2V. CMS Energy 32 — 'h 48V. -V. Coca Cola Dow Chemical 79 -3’/. Exxon 96V. + 2'/. 18'/z —1V. Family Dollar 32 —•/a Ford 55V. General Motors -3 41'/. -2 TCF Financial Hastings Mfg. 24'/r —1 IBM 151V. —6’/. 50 —1V. JCPenney —4 Johnson & Johnson 48'/z Kmart 10’ h —'h Kellogg Company 65’/. + '/. -2'/. McDonald's 45’/r 44V. -2V. Sears -V. Southeast Mich. Gas: 18’/. 6V. -V. Spartan Motors 38V. + '/. Upjohn 368.55 -05 Gold + .04 Silver 4.86 Dow Jones 6308.33 — 164.92 Volume 524,000,000 ddettesi: - “ The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community ot residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function ot ’cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. are moving toward mail-in ballots. No matter that Michigan has long been free of voter fraud. No matter that with fewer than half our voters going to the polls there are still two and three hour waits to cast a ballot. Another law on the books to deal with a non-problem So. when you next have stood in line an hour or so and are half way through the line... remember Terry... Robert Dwyer Nashville NEWS .of the local and area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBEI Know Your Legislators: - e \ what many of us remember Because I have lived mine in a reality of words, she became, through the alchemy of projection. Bessie Glass out of "Frannie and Zooey" while I was in high school; the kindly woman in “A Lamp in the Window” from Truman Capote's "Music For Chameleons" after 1 graduated from college; and now the desperate human being facing the abyss in Lawrence Sargent Hall's wonderfullyphrased O’Henry first-prise winning story for I960. "The Ledge." Though nice to be able to spend another holiday season together, this time the line, **O lost and by the wind grieved, ghost come back again,' from “Look Homeward, Angel" seems to be stuck in my mind. David Eaton Anchorage, Alaska (formerly of Hastings) Voter photo law Is ridiculous To the editor: 'Just when we thought the silly season was over, our rather thick-skulled State Represen­ tative, Terry Geiger, proved that there is no limit lo the partisan stupidity and venality of the Michigan House Republicans. In a fit of partisan rage al having lost con­ trol of the House of Representatives. Geiger joined lock step with his angry buddies and passed legislation that requires each of us to present picture indentification before voting. The fewer voters the better seems to be Republican mono. No matter that other stales S3MI4A8 8D ‘ - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Close Change The disease has been removing circuits from my mother's mind almost as swiftly as Dave did from the Hal 9000 compute' in "2001: A Space Odyssey." She’ll be 88 next May. Yesterday. 1 took her to Denn; ’s for lunch. Even though we parked in front of the door, it still took ten minutes to get through it and seated in the restaurant. It was one of those cold dreary December in your soul days that Melville talks about in "Moby Dick." 1 checked the menu and asked her what she wanted. She said. "T-bone steak!" As we were both eating T-bones. I began to speculate on the content and sequences of her consciousness, realizing that probably all it amounted to at this point was variations on the perpetual now. Still, because of the way she has lived her life there’s probably more U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room-134. Grand RapfaM Mich. 49503, phone (616)456-2531. Rick Torrttela.regiorial represerrtattv^jj l^__, ( J’ Peter Hoekstra. Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. .49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Cartton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, thie upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 8. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. Presidents comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PuOtohed by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dtvwon ot J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1M2N Broadway HMtngaMI 49055-0602 (S1«) 045-9554 ImAb jacoot tv--ra-rwownc ---- -J - .--------<--jonn Jacoou PrMKtent Vca Present Joycw Stapban Jacoba Treasurer Secretary • NEW$R00M • DavwJ T Young (Et*or) Elaine Gibert lAsMtwit EMor) Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Kabei Kathryn Seefye Katie Welton, Hastings: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ClasaAad w> accepted SAy^ay tfvough Hastisfsi frday B am to 530pm . Saturday 8 X a m - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson CrxJy O’Neil Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year n Barry County $27 per year m adjotnmg counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. PO BoxB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings. Ml 49058 1 ray Jingle Belli because it is a great tong for the family and gets you into the spirit of Christmas." ■Jingle Bells because people sing it a lot during "Jingle Bells because it is the only one 1 know all the Christmas." words to ." "Jingle Bells because it is exciting." "Jingle Bells because it is the easiest to memorize and kids like it* funny. �— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1996 — Page 5 Study says Barry Transit should bus school children Frosty, beware! This snow beast was built on Dec. 15 at the home of Jesse Barnum on Coats Grove Rd. in Hastings. It weighs 700 pounds and is 11 feet tall. Barnum, Robert Smith and Barnum are the architects of this beast. This showman will hopefully show kids that there are other activities to do this winter break besides party,' Barnum said. Bowen added, ‘Its the biggest snowman in Barry County.' Letters to the Editor, continued k______ ’ ____ :______J Again, board doesn’t answer questions To the, editor: Twice in the last 30 days I have been turned down for a place on the Barry County Board of Commissioners' agenda, on Nov. 19 and Dec 10. For the Dec. 10 meeting. I put my request in writing, but did not get an answer I wanted some answers to the following questions: • Why were the original time sheets removed from the tabic that showed the per jliyn and mileage coats for the by Mary Warner Staff Writer A $50,000 study of bus transportation in Barry County has resulted in a recommenda­ tion that Hastings High School and the Barry Intermediate School District use Barry County Transit buses to transport students •o and from school, Barry Intermediate School Superintendent Tom Mohler said. The study also recommends that area school districts and county agencies using buses for transportation pool their resources to obtain less expensive bus pans, fuel and insurance. Representatives of various schools and agencies providing mass transportation in Barry County recently met with the com­ pany conducting the study. Weslin Consult­ ing Services of Bellevue. Wash. Weslin pre­ sented the preliminary findings of their study and then asked those attending the meeting to make comments before a final draft of the study is completed in January. According to Mohler, the study recom­ mended the establishment of a steering committee made up of representatives from those schools and agencies providing mass transit in the county. The transportation providers then could inventory their tools, parts and equipment, the study said, and set up a borrowing agreement between providers that would al­ low tor the exchange of equipment and tools. Then providers could join together to bid for fuel, insurance coverage, or other items, with the purpose of reduci ng the cost by purchasing larger quantities. The study also suggested the providers es­ tablish a county-wide training program for bus drivers and investigate the feasibility of Rainbow's is a nondenominational sup­ port group for children kindergarten through fifth grade who are living in single-parent families, step-families or in families that have experienced loss through death, divorce or separation. The free 12-ueck program, sponsored by St. Rose of Lima Parish. Barry County Family Court and the First Presbyterian Church, starts Monday, Jan. 13. "When something significant happens in a family, the entire family is affected. Chil­ dren often find it extremely difficult to ver- balizc these feelings. Through this support group, we hope to assist your child in ex­ pressing and understanding their feelings and lo feci acceptance for what has happened through channels of peer support, with nur­ turing adults to guide them." said Coordina­ tor Jean Stavale. Rainbow's will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday from Jan. 13 to March 31 at the First Presbyterian Church. 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. For more information, call Jean Stavale. coordinator, at 945-4246 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF EAST STREET Mika. Muyvo Backuft 8 Jotwb F.L.C.. to o’ fatnpfmg to cohort a dobt and any information obtoinod will bo uaod for that purpose. Default hat occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage made by Craig E. Timmerman and Diane I. Timmerman, and wife, mortgagors, of 4156 Joy toad Shelbyville Ml 49344. to United oana of micnigan. a Mscntgan uonxing corpora­ tion. mortgagee, dated January 6. 1994. recorded In the Off ico of Regitter of Deeds for Barry County, on January 10. 1994. in Uber 594. Pago 162. I scouts ol said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there to claimed to bo duo for principal, interest and expemes on said mortgage the sum of $163,547.87. plus interest occuring thereafter. No suit or proceeding in law hot boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained k. said mortgage, and the statute in such cose made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, os provided in said mortgage, and oil legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including attorneys' foes allowed by low. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will bo foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public sole to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan, on Thursday. January 16. 1997. at 2:00 p.m. The promises covered by said mortgage ore situated In the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan and are described os follows: Lot 23 and the Southwesterly 1/2 of Lot 22, Lyndon Johncock Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Pogo 33 The property is commonly known os 4156 Joy Rood. Shelbyv.lle Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCI 600.3241a. in which -ose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from «ne dote of sole Dated December 17. 1996 UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN By: MIKA MEYERS BFCKETT 4 JONCS. P.L.C. Attorneys for Mortgage* By Daniel R. Kubiak 200 Ottawa Avenue. N W Suite 700 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-3200 (1/9) Notice la hereby given fhoi the Hostings CHy Council will hold o public hearing in the City Holl Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan on Monday. December 23 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the request by the Hastings Area School System for the City to vacate East Street from Grant Street to Lincoln Street os shown on the map below. Should the vocation be approved by the City Council, the Qty will reserve easement rights to construct and maintain any and all public utilities. Written comments may bo filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hasting*. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058, or coll (616) 945-2468. or TDD coll relay service 1 800-649-3777. Everil G. Monshum City Clerk from school. Such concerns as whether the students can "be delivered on time" and whether students who are "medically fragile” will be handled properly would have to be worked out before any kind of agreement be­ tween the two entities could take place, Mohler said. Likewise, a recommendation to have ninth through I2th-graders in Hastings be trans­ ported via Barry County Transit would have to be thoroughly examined, he said Mohler predicted that "at the very least" . county transportation providers will respond to the study results by forming a joint committee to further examine the changes proposed in the study. PLANT, continued from Page 1 said that village also went through the same process recently, had to increase hookup fees and double the size of its plant. Campbell also asked what role the sur­ rounding townships of Hastings and Rutland would have in helping to absorb costs of sewer. “We're negotiating with the townships on water and sewer agreements." Penrod said. "We re asking them to consider a contractual agreement. I believe the townships will grow and we'll grow together. We should re­ solve that issue." Campbell suggested leaving the utility rates where they are now for a year, effec­ tively delaying implementation of the higher rates. But Faulhaber suggested the city not take that road because of the contract with the bondholders. “You're telling a lie (for one year) when they ask if your rates are high enough to service the debt." she said, coatending there could be a legal problem. Penrod said the city should review water and sewer rales and connection fees every year in efforts to service the debt for the new plant. The winter is the best lime to seek bids on bonds because of typically lower interest rates at that lime of year, so decisions need to be made soon, the consultants told the council. But because the meeting Monday night was a special work session, decisions on the matter have been delayed until Jan. 13. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ‘Rainbow’s’ begins next month I • Why are the per diem costs higher in Barry County than in Calhoun County? Barry County. 50.500 population. $40,500. Calhoun County. 135,000 population. 0 cents. 1 might also add that Barry County has eight comissioners. Calhoun has seven • The fund balance for year. 1995 (general), total revenue $7,142,004; total ex­ penditures $7,005,079; with a fund balance $137,000 phis; county assets $5,227,515; county liabilities $4,428,923; general fund Delance $798,592; (data drawn from annual audit report 1988-1994). Which is right? Ward O Weiler Hastings N0TIC1 OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE having a central maintenance facility for all the providers’ vehicles. Mohler said the study was funded through a grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation and the U.S. DOT. The pur­ pose of the study was to "look at transporta­ tion county-wide.” Mohler said, to discover whether there was a duplication of services between the various providers that could be reduced or eliminated, and to find out if the providers could supply transportation more cost-effectively and more efficiently. Mohler said the study's recommendations will "have lo be carefully considered.” The B1SD is currently discussing with Barry County Transit the feasibility of using Tran­ sit buses to transport B1SD students to and NOTICE ot ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARR. COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Rutland Charter adopted Ordinance 848 at its meeting held December 11.1996. Said Ordinance to become effective sr/en days after publication of thia notice. A summary of Ordinance #48 appears below. Interested persons may examine the full text of Ordinance 848. and secure copies of said Ordinance, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan 49066-9725, (616) 948-2194, between the hours of MO a.m. and 12XJ0 noon on Mondays and Thursdays. C HAITI R TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND ORDIMANC1 NO. 48 ADOPT8D: DfCCMBH n. mt Section I: TITLE: Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance. Section II: NEW ZONING ORDINANCE: the entire new ordinance Is set out and In summary provides: Article I: TITLE Article II: Purpose, Scope and Legal Basis of the Ordinance are stated. Article III: Definitions and Rules Applying to Text are stated. Article IV: The Zoning Districts are Identified. Article V: Explains the Zoning District Map. the official copy, and n^ies for interpreting the map. Article VI: Agricultural district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article VII: Rural Estate Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article VIII: R-1 Single Family Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article DC R-2 Single Family Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article X: R-3 Single Family Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article XI: R-4 Single Family Residential district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article XII: R-5 Recreation district puqxM, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Ran Review recuirements are stated. Article XIII: RMH Residential Mobile Home Park district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Ran Review requirements are stated. Article XIV: C-1 Office/Commerclal district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Ran Review requirements are stated. Article XV: C-2 Office/Commerclal district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Ran Review requirements are stated. * Article XVI: C-3 General Business district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article XVII: C-4 Commercial Industrial district purpose, permitted uses, and Special Exception Uses are listed; Site Plan Review requirements are stated. Article XVIII: Schedule of Regulations of lot area, width, coverage, setbacks, height and dwelling sizes for each district are set out in tables. Article XIX: Parking and Loading Spaces standards and requirements are sot out. Article XX: General provisions concerning: the effects of zoning; required restoration of unsafe buildings; area, height and use conditions and exceptions; essential services; required yards and setbacks; control of heat, glare, fumes, dust, noise, vibration and odors; temporary uses or structures requiring zoning administrator authorization; accessory uses; accessory buildings; principal buildings; double frontage lots; standards for parks, playgrounds, recreation areas and summer camps; additional setbacks for structures adjacent to major streets; general lighting and screening requirements; garages occupied as dwelling units; trash, litjer or Junk in yards; private roads; classification of moved buildings; dumping of soil, sand and clay materials; temporary use of mobile homes; special exception use permit standards, procedures, and requirements; site plan review standard procedures and requirements; minimum landscape requirements; exotic animals; fences and hedges; signs; swimming pools; and junk yards. Detailed standards and requirements are set out for each. Article XXI: Planned Unit Development are authorized, subject to detailed procedures and requirements pertaining to uses. area, ownership, common open space, utility requirements, lot sizes and layout; height requirements; parking; perimeter yards; and arrangement of commercial uses. Procedures and requirements for application, preliminary development plans; public hearings; final development plans and review; criteria for Rannlng Commission recommendation; action by Township Board; sup­ plementary conditions or safeguards; and expiration and extension of approval period are established. Article XXII: Nonconforming Uses, Buildings or Structures are addressed, and continua­ tion, expansion, rebuilding, and changes are regulated. Article XXIII: Administration and Enforcement are discussed. The Zoning Administrator administers and enforces the ordinance. Permits are required for certain buildings and structures; Zoning Compliance Certificates are required. Cancellation is authorized under specified circumstances Special fees are authorized. Article XXIV: The Board of Appeals is created; its jurisdiction and powers are defined; its membership and meetings are specified and conditions on variances are authorized. Article XXV: Ordinance Amendment procedures are defined. Article XXVI: Penalties for violation of the ordinance are established. The maximum is $500 or 90 days in jail, or both. Each day a violation exists is a separate offense. Civil proceedings to eliminate violations are authorized. Article XXVII: Provides that if any part of the ordinance is ruled unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected. Al*so, the ordinance repeals the existing Zoning Ordinance and Map in its entirety. Section III: SEVERABILITY: This section provides for severability of any part of the ordinance ruled invalid Section IV: PENALTIES: This section provides penalties for violation (as in Article XXVI) Section V: REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE: This section provides that ail ordinances or parts of ordinances that conflict with this ordinance are repealed. Provides that the ordinance takes effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption unless a notice of Intention to petition for a referendum K filed; if that occurs, the ordinance takes effect as provided for by law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Ordinance has been posted In the following public places situated within the said Charter Township for Inspection by the general public: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Goodenough's Goodies Patten Monument Barry County Road Commission Northview Grocery Barry County Fairgrounds Office of the Township Clerk BARBARA J. BEDFORD. Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1996 Edith A. Casey HASTINGS - Edith A. Casey, age 81, of Hastings and Maple Grove Township, passed jway on Thursday. December 12, 1996 at her residence. Mrs. Casey was bom on September 10,1915 in Maple Grove Township of Barry County, the daughter of George and Fern (Harding) Bail. She was raised in Maple Grove Township and attended the Dunham School. She was married to Merril L. Dunkelberger on April 19.1933 and he passed away in 1966; she then mamed Winiford "Dod" Casey in June 1968 and he passed away in 1979. Mrs. Casey lived most of her life in the Maple Grove Township area and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church and was a long time active member of the former South Maple Grove Church. She was preceded in death by both her husbands; one brother, Keith Ball; one sister, Nyla Strand and special friend, Clarke Sponger. She is survived by two sons, Harvey (Linda) Dunkelberger of Nashville and Marvin (Dodie) Dunkelberger of Hastings; three daughters, Lucille (Jay) Whitney of Lansing. Linda (Paul) Sturgis of Allegan and Annette (Ray) Snore of Hastings; several grandchildren, great­ grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one brother. Eugene Ball of Byron Center; three sisters, Thelma Soya of Delton and Neva Corday of Dowling and Beatrice Gillespie of Vermontville; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 16, 1996 at the Parmelee United Methodist Church with Reverend Lee Zachman officiating. Interment took place at the Union Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | MIDDLEVILLE - Hannelore Sigrid Shoe­ bridge, age 64, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 1996 at her home. She is survived by a son, Wolfgang Shoe­ bridge of Minneapolis, MN; her mother, Gertrude Braxmier, two brothers, Heinz Braxmier and Caus Braxmier all of Germany. Memorial services were held Wednesday evening. December 18,1996 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Chuch, Middleville with Pastor Monte Bell officiating. . Interment will be in Germany. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. "hyetden... at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Cam Grove Rood. P—ar Bra Hern«f WhecidMir axnubte an elevator Saadi) School 9 30 a.m. Church Service 10:30. Wednesday 6 p.m Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High BARRY CO. CHVRCH OF I HKIST. Ml S Michigan Ave. Hauingv Ml 49058 Sunda) Ser ncn Btbie daaaca 10 a m . Woe *hip 11 a m . Evening Service* 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Nornun Herron, Mintaier Ph.me 945 2938 Bible Survey on v ideoa in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Cuunc CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, CaterCreek Rd . 8 mi South. Pa*ux Brent Branham Phone 623 228.' Sunday School al 10:00 a.m . Wor*hip I i :00 a m . Evening Sen ice at 6 00 p m . W edneaday Prayer Bible 7 on p.m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE:. 502 E. Grano St Halting*. Paator David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sundm NhaiA U> a.r<4 SouJay M • rftag Worship 81 a A I Sunday i vcnMf Service 6 pm , Thunday Bible Stud* ’ p m If inter cued in j tree Bible Study. plea*e call for more detail* WELCOME CORNERS (SITED METHODIST I ( 1111'01. 3185 N Broadway Haumg*. Ml 49058 Pauor Car lihhikkl Phone 367-4061 oi Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9:00 am Re* Ken Vaught 1100 a m Re* Carl Litchfield SUN­ DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m tor all apea. NEW beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Aduh claa*ev. Gaming Per mnmI Financial Freedom. Found* imwuI DiKtrine* «’( Earth. The Minor PruphetvCailmg God * Peo­ ple Rack To God. Building Loving Rrlafionvhip* with your Spouac. Children and Fnend* Join uv for the ctaav lhal In your need* 4-H. Mandat* 6.30 8 10 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 pm al 154 I Braodnay. Woodland ‘l^ubaugh residence! and Wcdne* day 5:15 pm al the Hidden Valley Community Center Community BicakfaM the third Saturday each nnwMh 8 (K> a m . freewill offering Y«w arc in* ited and welcome CHURCH OF THE NA7 ARENE. 1716 Nonh Brand way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p m Even ■ag Service. W'ednesday 7.-00 p.m Servers for Adults. Teem and < hildrra PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght <6161 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 am. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 pm. Wednesday A WAN A b 30-8 00 p m (3 yr old through 6th grade) Saturday* 7-9 p.m Teen Center 7-|2lh trades HASTINGS ASSEMBLY'-OF GOD. 1674 West Slate Road. Haumgi. Mich. James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rambows or JJ Bible Qu* (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mmistne* or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limit* ST- MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058 'Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p m weekdays or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Mas* 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Praver QUIMBY UK1TEE METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 am.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P O Bo* 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE ( IltiBl’H. U-xmert, (be Grace Btedlfm Church,. ««> Powell Rd I mile Etoi o< Hulmp Ru* Sarver. Pastor Ementu*. 945-9224 Sunday Services — 9:45 am. Bible (Taste* for all age* 10 40 a m Morning Worship Thursday 7 30 p m Prayer and Bi Me Study - Sharing ytwr Faith. 5 30 pm youth meeting with Youth with a Message** 945 9224; 6:30 p m Bible study for all THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office ph<w»c 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10 45 a m Sunday children's church Tuesaay prayer and *hare time 9.30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meet* Wedne* day 6 30 p n also Nuncry a*ailabie for all services Bring the whole family ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHVRCH meeting at 502 E B-xxj St (Hastings Church of God building t. 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1*1 and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer btaA used * all services. Fur more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Res Deacon David Hustwtck al 948-2101 St Andrew '* is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Svnod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHVRCH. Nashs ille Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mas* 9 30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple­ Valley High School Pastor Don Rmcoc. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship train int The Church Page Is Paia lor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ot Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan 1 HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Bolt wood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Re* Donald Brail. Aswciatc Pastir Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 1045 a m Morning Worship. 5 00 pm. Teen*. 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adult* Kid* Alive" or ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day — 9 00 a.m Senior Adult Bible Study, 10:00a.m. Young Aduh Bi­ ble Study. 6:30 pm Kid's Quizz­ ing; 7 00 p m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father C!*arle* Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mas* 4:30 p.m . Sunday Ma*aca 8 00 a m and 11:01) a m.; Confession* Saturday 4 00-4 30 p.m. PEACE COMMUNITY CHVRCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Wednesday 7 p.m. Also " bow Learning Center. child 6 am to 6 pm Kenneth C. Thorp PORTLAND - Kenneth C. Thorp, age 83, of Portland, pasted away on Friday, December 13, 1996 at his residence. Mr. Thorp was born February 15. 1913 in Scbewa Tup. the son of Ben and Ethel (Young) Thorp. He attended Scbewa Elementary School and graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1931. He was married to Ruth Goodemoot Nov. 23, 1936 in Angola, IN. Mr. Thorp lived and farmed in the area all his life. He was a member of the Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by one brother, Marshall Thorp in 1994. Mr. Thorp is survived by his wife, Ruth; one son, Richard Thorp of Portland; two daughters, Donna Thorp of Lake Odessa, Dianne (Tom) Barker of Clarksville; six grand children and four great grandchildren; two brothers-io-law, Merle (Virginia) Goodemoot of Portland. Richard (Marian) Goodemoot of Portland; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Williams of Lake Odessa and Dorothy Thorp of Portland. FUftsal Services were held Monday, Decembr 16, 1996 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. John Piercefield officiated. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions n.*y be made to Helping Hands Hospice of Ionia or West Sebewa Church of Christ. ALTO - Lucile A. Rosenberger, 78, of Alto passed away Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at the Tendercare Nursing Home in Hastings. She was born on May 17, 1918 in Traverse City, the daughter of Howard and Abbie (Walburn) Tefft She was married to Alwyn Rosenberger on December 24, 1943 in Barryton. She was a member of the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene and the Elmdale Garden Club. Mrs Rosenberger was proceeded in death by three brothers, Elvin, Harold and Paul Tefft She is survived by her husband, Alwyn; one son, Robert (Lila) Rosenberger of Freeport; two daughters, JoAnn Faunce and Bonnie Lou Kidder both of Freeport; five grandchildren and six step-grandchildren; three great grand- Fl, Abbie (Barry) Bement of Grand Rapids, Falice Ann (Donald) Bradley of Gowen; one brother, Howard (Christal) Tefft of Altona. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 14, 1996 it the Clarksville Bible Church. Rev. Gregory Freed and Rev. Calvin Kidder officiated. at the Clarksville HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M 79. Larrv Hubley. pavor Church phone 945 4995 Office hr* Wed Thur 9-00 a m. m 12 4mjm.^ > Kathy Count, choir director. Sn<»- S Memorial coriti day 9 30 a.m . Sunday Sdtool. ' s may be made to the 10:45 a.m . Morning Worship. Elmdale Church N azarene. 6:00 p m . Evening Service Funeral arraagemeats were made by the Wednesday. 6.45 pm. Wanor* Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. (Grade* K-6), Youth Fellowship 6 45 p m. to 8.30 (Grades 7-12). [ ^"^LouisJ^oeMn Thursday. 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Dec 22 - 8:00 A 10 45 Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School. AAL Branch Meeting. 6:00 Carol­ ing Thursday. Dec 19 — 6:10-6 40 Children * Choir; 7 30 Aduh Chiar. 8 00 AA Saturday. Dec 21 - 9:30 Catechism 3. 8 00 NA Wedne*day . Dec 24 - 7:00 and 11:00 pm — Holy Communion FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasitng*. Michigan G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. D C E Becky Oexler. Phk gram. Youth Director Thursday . Dec 12 — 3:00 p m Cadettc Choir. 7 00 p m. Bedtime Stone* Dining Room Wear your pajama** Sunday . Dec 15 - 9 30 and 11 00 Morning Worship (9 30 Service t* broadcast over WBCH AM FM) Nursery is provided during both Service* 9 X) a m Sunday School (No Aduh Sunday School uni.; Januaryi 10 30 a m Coffee Hour. 11:50 a.m Children's Church. 7:00 p.m Chancel Choir & PYF'* go carolling Tuesday. Dec 17 — I 00 p m Stall meet * for prayer Wednesday. Dec. 18 — 7 00 p m Chancel Choir. FIRST BAPTIST CHVRCH. .309 E Woodlawn. Hasting* Pastor Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Morning Wor­ ship 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.. Sundav School. 9 45 and II 00 a m (or children and adult* Family Hour 6 00 p m Sunday evening Mon­ day 1st Monday of the month. Mom * Time Out Wednesday: Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana al 6 30 p m Bible Study and Prayer al 7 00 p m Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women Bi­ ble Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more infor mation. 948 80(M HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHVRCH. comer of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapen. Organist and Director of Music and Chnuian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar ner free budding with elevator to all fkxx* Bruad<av! of worship scr vice over WBCH FM AM al 10 .30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30a m . Coffee Fellow'ship 10 30 am. Worship 1100 am with child care for infant* and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 2nd grade. Ml-Hl Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p m . Senior Hi Youth Fellow*b*p — 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS Familv Night l_ght Meal. Bible Study. Kid* Ac tivitiet starting 6 00 p m First Wednesday of month u Game Night Sunday. Dec 22 — Chancel Chow Cantata. 11 00 a m . Tues­ day . Dec 24 — Two Christmas Eve Candlelight Service*. 7 and 11 p m Thursday. Dec 26 - Red Cro** Blood Drive. I 00 to 6 45 p m HASTINGS - Louis J. Roeslein, age 84, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, December 13, 1996 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Roeslein was born of August 5,1912 in Delray, the son of George and Anna (Toth) Roeslein. He was raised in the Detorit area and attended schools there and graduated from Holy Redeemer High School. He was married to Elizabeth Wareing on November 28, 1935 and lived in the Detroit area most of his life before moving to Hastings in November of 1972. He was employed at Chrysler Motor Company for twenty-five years and Ford Motor Company for several years and did Barbering. Mr. Roeslein was a member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Hastings Moose Lodge #628, former member of SL Cabrieal Catholic Church in Detroit. Mr. Roeslein was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth on September 11, 1983; brother, William Roeslein. He is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann (Robert) Varteresian of Livonia; one grandaughter, Michelle Susan Varteresian also of Livonia. The Rite of Christian burial took place on Tuesday, December 17, 1996 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial took place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Masses at the Church. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. GvOe the Gift of Golf This Holiday The Golf Privilege Club* will give your favorite golfer more than 167 free greens fees at Michigan’s finest got .ourses, clubs and resorts. Give them a gift they'll enjoy again again! Just $35 - buy 3, get 1 free until December 31. (800) LUNG USA ± AreHCAN LUNG ASSOOATON. Mildred (Carter) Maclver Wayne E. Power MIDDLEVILLE - Mildred (Carter) Mau Iver, age 94, passed away Sunday, December 15,1996 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center Mrs Mac Iver was born on November 14, 1902 in Middleville, the daughter of Joseph and Mabel Schnurr. She was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville School. She attended County Normal for two yean and was a teacher in the Freeport Elementary School Mn. Mac Iver was a member of Parmelee United Methodist Church, Womens Society of Christian Service, Middleville and Caledonia O.EJ. She enjoyed golfing, oil painting, working in her garden, and enjoyed traveling, spending thirty-three winten in Zephyrhills, FL. She was preceded in death by one son Carl BRADENTON, FL - Wayne E. Power, age 62, formerly of Hastings, passed away sudden­ ly on December 14, 1996. Mr. Power was born September 24, 1934 in Kalamazoo, the son of Wallace and Mildred (Youngs) Power. Mr. Power had resided in Hastings for 33 years until moving to Bradenton 3*A yean ago. He had sold candy for fund raising in this area for many years and was an avid tennis player He was preceded in death by his parents Wallace and Mildred Power. He is survived by his daughter and son-in­ law, Russell and Pamela Kaije of Hastings; two sons, Michael Power of Hastings and David Power of Grand Rapids; two grandsons, Jonathan and Christopher Kaije of Hastings; and one brother, Donald Power of Union Town, OH A Memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made lo Hope United Methodist Church Building Fund. She is survived by two sons, Donald (Arbie) Carter of Middleton, TN, James (Lorraine) Carter of Alto; three stepdaughters, Maxine (John) Robertson, Laurel (Fred) Rock, Janet (John) Schondelmayer all of Middleville; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many great great grandchildren; one sister, Lodema (George) Schroeder of Caledonia; Many nieces and nephews. • . , Z I * J Z * Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at the Parmelee United Methodist Church. Middleville. Rev. Lee F. Zachman officiated. Interment took place at the Parmelee Cemet­ ery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pannelee United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. [ ^“"“^lossie^Lae^i&iards HASTINGS - Flossie Mae Richards, age 88, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, Decem­ ber 15.1996 at the home of her daughter, Doris Boomer. Mrs. Richards was born on March 27, 1908 in Baltimore Township of Barry County, the daughter of James and Hettie (Roush) Mead. She was raised in the Baltimore Township area and mended the Striker School and Hast­ ings High School. She was a life long resident of Hastings. She was married to William F. Richards on October 22, 1927. She was employed at Bartow Florists in Hastings for twenty-reven years. Mrs. Richards was a member of Thornapple Valley Church, Nashville Garden Club, Pennock Hospital Guild, long time volunteer for the Red Cross and the Barry County Commission on Aging, leader of 4-H, leader of Barry County Cooperative Extension, and accomplished seamstress and certified Interior Decorator by the Chicago Design and Decor. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William F. Richards on September 7, 1964; son, William F. Richards, Jr. on January 27,1991; and grandson, John Richards in 1976. She is survived by one daughter, Doris (Norman) Boomer of Nashville; six grandchil­ dren; fourteen great-grandchildren; six great­ great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Vonda Richards of Hastings; sister-in-law, Carol Mead of Cloverdale; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at Thornapple Valley Church with Reverend Jeff Arnett officiating. Burial took place at the Striker Cemetery in Baltimore Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Valley Church. DELTON - Dorothy J. Frey, age 81, of Delton and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, December 18,1996 at her residence. Mrs. Frey was born on August 30, 1915 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Earl E. and Julia C. (Farber) Reams. She graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1934 and one year at Battle Creek College. She was a teller at Security National Bank’s Lakeview Branch for twelve years. Mrs. Frey was a member of Banfield United Methodist Church, where she was a former member of the Administrative Board; member of the Kingsley Extension Club of Barry Coun­ ty, and a former member of the Battle Creek Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star #153. She enjoyed golf, bowling, card playing, gardening, fishing and was still water skiing on her 75th birthday. She was married to Donald F. Kain on June 23, 1939 and he preceded her in death on May 28, 1959; she muried Edward Bauman on February 23,1963 and he preceded her in death on March 3.1980 and the married Leo Frey on May 26, 1990. She is survived by her husband, Leo; two sons, David L and Douglas E. Kain both of Battle Creek; one daughter, Donna J. Weber of Battle Creek; nine grandchildren; six great­ grandchildren; three stepdaughters, Judith Foote of Gainsville, Georgia, Vergeleen Wells of Oliver and Kathryn Hernandez of Byron Center; two stepsons, Norman Frey of Elk Rapids and Marvin Frey of Dowling; several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat­ grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Arlene Reams of Fair Lake, Delton; and one brother, Mcrtin L. Reams of Battle Creek. Visitation will be Thursday, December 19, 1996 at the Farlev-Estes &. Dowdle Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 20. 1996 at 3.30 p.m. at the Funeral Home with Reverend DeAnn J. Dobbs and Merlin H. Pratt officiating. Interment will take place ai Floral Lawn Memorial Gradens. Memorial contributions may be made lo Banfieid United Methodist Church, Barry County Cancer Society or Pennock Home Care. X* HASTINGS - Joseph P. Grigas, age 65, of Hastings, passed away oo Wednesday, Decern- > her 11, 1996 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Grigas was born on October 22, 1931 in Brockton, Massachusetts, the ton of Joseph and Victoria (Godlewski) Grigas. ' He was raised in the Marlborough, Massa- ‘ chusetts area and attended schools there, graduating in 1949 from Martborough High School and later attended Central Michigan ‘ University, receiving his Teachers Certificate. ’ States Air Force, retiring from the service in 1971. His service included the Korean Conflict and Vietnam era. He married Sue Merkle in 1962 with that marriage ending tn divorce and later married Joan H. (Wares) Foster on August 29, 1987. He moved to Hastings in 1991 from LaPecr where he had lived for many years. He taught Special Education for two years and was Presideni/C.E.O. of Growth and Opportunity io LaPeer for fifteen years, retiring in 1992 due to health. He was a member of the Hastings American Legion Post #45, member of Retired Enlisted ‘ ’ H . : J Military Personnel Association, was an avid . golfer and was very active in economic deve- *1 lopment for the city of LaPeer and LaPeer County while living there, was a former Board member of LaPeer Chamber of Commerce and LaPeer Economic Development Club. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Grigas. ' * 1 z He is survived by his wife, Joan; one daught­ er, Georgianne Grigas of Lansing; one son, 1 Joseph (Sue) Grigas of Hint; one stepdaughter, 3 Vickie McGuire of Martinville, New York;one stepson, Steven Hurley of Grand Rapids; one * granddaughter six rtepgrandchildren; three nieces: his mother. Victoria Krukoni* of * Middleville, and one brother, Donald Grigas of 1 San Antonio, Texas. Private family, with full military services as well as interment will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery. ! Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. *». Funeral arrangements were made by Wren ? Funeral Home of Hastings. NASHVILLE - Inez L. Hickey, age 81. of Nashville/Vermontville area, passed away on , Thursday, December 12, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. . Mrs. Hickey was born on November 7,1915 in Hastings Township of Barry County, the daughter of Floyd and Jessie (Smith) NesbeL , She was raised in Morgan and attended the le High School. She was married to Joseph Hickey on November 10, 1954. She and her husband farmed in Kalamo Township in Eaton County for fifty years. She has lived at her north Mason Road address for the past several years. ’ Mrs. Hickey was a member of the Sl Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville and she enjoyed reading, bird watching, sewing and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph on August 10, 1984. She is survived by two sons, Raymond (Jane) Hickey and Bernard (Ruth) Hickey, both of Nashville; four daughters, JoAnne Orsborn of Hastings, Karoiyc Birnbaum (James Bemash) of Chicago, Lois Barton of Vermontville, and Patricia (Maynard) McClel­ land of Nashville; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; two great-great­ grandchildren; sister, Pauline Dombak of Lowell. The Rite of Christian burial took place on Monday, December 16, 1996 at SL Rote of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Reverend Charles H. Fishcer officiating. Interment took place at Mt. Calvary Cemet­ ery of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1996 — Page 7 Woodland News... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter Converses observing 50th anniversary Celebrating 50 years of marriage George and Margaret Converse of Prairieville. They were married on Dec. 21. 1946 in Hastings. George served in the U.S. Army. George and Margaret have resided m Barry County all of their lives. George retired from Clarge Fan Zero Co. in Kalamazoo. Margaret retired from Pipp Community Hospital, Plainwell. They have two daughters. Susan and Scott Doster of Koshkonong. Mo. and Bobbie and Dick Miller of Prairieville. They also have four grandchildren and seven great grand­ children. A family dinner at Saia’s Joint in Plainwell was celebrated on Nov. 8th. Crummels to mark 60th anniversary Harold and Donna Crummel arc celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20th. They were married on Dec. 20<h, 1936. They have six children, 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren. The couple are living in Florida. Your family and friends wish you a very happy anniversary. We all wish you a vety Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year TWIN GIRLS. Holly Rae, weighing 7 lbs. 1914 inches long and Heidi Jo. weighing 7 lbs. 1 ozs.. and 20 inches long, born at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center on Dec. 7, 1996 at 1:50 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. to Ron and Yvonne Leonard of Lake Odessa. GIRL, Carl and Brenda Blough of Lowell are proud to announce the arrival of a new daughter, Marcia Elizabeth on Dec. 6 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Maria weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and is 21 inches long. She is welcomed home by sisters Paula and Michaela. Proud gra'.idparents are Paul and Sheila Dykstra of Freeport and Noah and Margurite Blough of Lowell. Great grandmothers are Marie Welton of Aho and Emma Dykstra of Grand Rapids. GIRL, Jenna Rose bom at Pennock Hospital at 9:00 a.m. on Dec. 1, 1996 to Tom and Tan­ ja Greenfield of ClarskviUe. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. Huhns to celebrate 50th anniversary Gun Lake residents. Leon and Marguerite (Zynda) Huhn were married Nov. 30, 1946 al Sl. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Ledge. MI. The bridal party included the grooms brother, the former Lyle Huhn from Grand Ledge and the brides sister. Alice Zyn­ da Muminghan of Lansing, MI. The Huhns' five children ar* Nancy McNeilly of Montgomery, IL; Susan Kage, Northville, MI; Thomas Huhn. Grand Ledge. MI; Phillip Huhn. Ann Arbor. MI; and Diane Huhn of Geneva, NY. The family includes eight grandchildren, one step-grandchild and one great-grandchild. Prior to departure for their winter residence at Port Richey, FL, the children hosted their parents, immediate family and in-laws at Mountain Jack’s of Lansing Suphen Mark Dallavallc, Delton and Crystal Josette Hancock. Delton. Duane Robert Glasgow. Hastings and Carol Ann Sebastian, Hastings. Colin Eden, Hastings and Pamela Sue Arquilla. Hastings Thomas Jefferson Harrington, Hastings and Deanna Day Billings, Hastings. Wayne Oliver Pelfrey. Hastings and Bobbie Jo Beals, Nashville. Michael Roger Herzog. Delton and Laureen Kay Boss. Delton. Bruce Allan Hadden, Wayland and Mary Sue Patterson, Wayland. Michael F. Otis. Shelbyville and Linda Nell O’Brien, Byron Center. GIRL, Alexis Catherine bom at Pennock Hospital al 1:56 a.m. on Dec. 2. 1996 to Pete and Angie Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 2OV4 inches long. Cathy Lucas has joined her family in Atlan­ ta for the holidays and I will be covering the newspaper column for the next several weeks. Items for the column can be called to me at 945-5471 in the evenings after 5 p.m. or at 948-4881 on Tuesday and Thursday. There are answering machines on both phones. Woodland post office will be observing holiday hours. On Saturday, Dec. 21. the post office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The post office will close at noon on Christmas Eve day, Dec. 24. The lobby will be open until 3:30 both days. During the rest of the week, hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. closed from noon until I p.m. for the lunch hour Woodland again is planning for the luminary display along the main streets of the village. A work session is set for the evening of Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Woodland Township Fire Barn. Anyone who would like to help with this is invited to join in. Also, gallon milk jugs are always needed as it takes a lot of milk jugs to complete this project. They begin to light the candles around 4 p.m. Christmas Eve. They will bum from 12 to 14 hours and thc\ can make an awesome sight when driving through Woodland on Christmas Eve. On Tuesday. Dec. 10, the United Methodist Women’s group met at the home of Shirley Classic Kilmer. The 20 members and guests heard Margaret Musbach give a book report from the “Two Came From Galilee” by Mar­ jorie Holmes. Margaret made this interesting book about the young mother to be, come to life. There was a craft show, gift exchange and luncheon. Betty Class Curtis played Christmas music on the piano tor the pleasure of the group. Jeanne Fisher, formerly of Woodland, now living in Grand Rapids, Ohio, spent the weekend of Dec. 14-15 with her sister. Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht. The family celebrated their Christmas as Jeanne plans to go south during the break between classes. She teaches at Owens College of Toledo. Woodland Library will be staffed by Edna Wise and Judy Mackenzie while Cathy Lucas is away. The new winter hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and will remain from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays The librarians suggest that on Christmas Eve. Dec. 24 and New Year’s Eve. Dec. 31 before coming down to the library, that patrons call ahead to sec if the library is open. The library number is 367-4694. The Woman’s Missionary Fellowship of Kilpatrick Church held its monthly luncheon Wednesday. Dec. II. at the church. They served a Christmas menu of baked ham. scalloped potatoes, squash, vegetable, salads and desserts to members and guests. Kathryn Seelye from the Lakewood News attended the luncheon. The young people of the Zion Lutheran Church will assist with the morning worship Sunday. Dec. 22. The Sunday School children will re-enact the first Christmas. There will be a Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship service at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 24. The Christmas Eve Communion Worship will begin at 11 p.m. Dec. 24. Everyone is invited to join in both of these services. The Lakewood United Methodist Church again will have a live nativity on the church grounds. This scene can be viewed as a driveby event. It begins at 7 and lasts until 8:30 p.m. It is always very well done. Walk-in Communion begins at 7 p.m. and is open until 8:30 in the chapel. The Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish will hold a Candlelight Communion Service on Christmas Eve, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a live manger scene with a mother singing to her young child. Christmas carols will be a part of this program. Everyone is in­ vited to attend. We have early deadlines for the weeks of Christmas and New Years, so we will be con­ tacting you early for your news and an­ nouncements. Send items to Joyce F. Weinbrecht, 3160 South Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 or call 945-5471 or 948-4881. If we are not there, leave a message and we will get back to you. Read the BANNER Every Week and be INFORMED resident of Barry County CLUB Horizon** Club and Hastings City Bank would like to thank all the local merchants who participate in the Horizon’s Merchant Discount Program. We encourage our members to shop locally and support their hometown merchants. BOY, Christopher Jerome bom at Pennock Hospital at 12:18 a m. on Dec. 2. 1996 to Shannon Bennett and Eric McClurkin of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20V4 in­ ches long. GIRL, Laura Marie bom at Pennock Hospital at 8:36 p.m. on Dec. 2, 1996 to Tammie Botek and Benue Hause of Woodland. Weighing 10 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Nathan Eric bora at Pennock Hospital at 10:38 p.m on Dec. 2. 1996 to Eric and Marie Graham of Wayland. Weighing 9 lbs. 5Mi ozs. and 22 nehes long. Airport Lanes Geukes Market Northland Optical Ark Veterinary Services Gilmore Jewelers Overholt & Assoc. - Art Art Meade Auto Sales, Inc Greg’s Get It-N-Go Pages Beck Door Deli Hair We Are Pharmacy Care - Pastoors, Barlow Florist Harlequin Hair Fashions Beebe’s Shoe Repair Harrisons Marine and Storage Middleville Plezall Restaurant <St Lounge GIRL, Katlynn Mane bom at Pennock Hospital at 11:20 a m. on Dec. 4. 1996 to April and Mark Curtis of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21ft inches long. Contreras to mark 20th anniversary Beijing Restaurant Hastings Antique Mall, Inc. Professional Pharmacy Bellevue Glass Service Hastings Bowl Rainbow’s End Yam, Crafts 6t Blair’s Pet & Garden Hastings Color Center Bob’s Family Restaurant Hastings Office Supplies Razor’s Edge BOY, James Russell bom at Pennock Hospital at 11:31 p.m on Dec. 2, 1996 to James and Teresa Struble of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 Mi ozs. and 21 inches long. Juan R. and Nancy J Contreras were united in marrige on Dec. 24. 1976. They lived for a short time in Delton and in Nashville before moving to Hastings in 1980. Juan is employed at Jarvis Pemco in Bob’s Grill &. Restaurant Hastings Radio Shack and Renner Ford Inc. GIRL, Kaylce Nicole bom at Pennock Hospital at 8:49 p.m. on Dec. 7. 1996 to Matt and Mindy Lumbert of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19M inches long. BOY, Jared Lysle bom at Pennock Hospital at 10:20 a.m. on Dec. 5. 1996 to Jim and Debbie Bailey of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Bnanna Helene bom at Pennock Hospital at 8:27 a.m. on Nov. 11. 1996 to Scott and Elizabeth Curtis of Wayland. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Patrick Michael bom at Pennock Hospital at 8:58 p.m. on Nov. 10. 1996 to Chad and Maggie Murphy of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22Mi inches long. GIRL, Shelby bom al Pennock Hospital at 10:22 p.m. on Nov. 9. 1996 to Cara Lydy of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20Mi inches long. BOY, Joshua James Bennett bom at Pennock Hospital at 10:43 a m. on Nov. 8. 1996 to Cheryl and Paul Clous of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Draven Michael bom at Pennock Hospital at 10:50 p.m. on Nov. 12, 1996 to Jeff and Cassie Pederson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8M: ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Megan Nicole bom at Pennock Hospital al 11:04 a.m. on Nov. 12, 1996 to Matthew and De Ann Heal) of Battle Creek Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20\6 inches long. GIRL, KC Irene bom at Pennock Hospital at 4:10 p.m. on Nov. 15. 1996 to Lori Mitchell and Brian Hunt of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long Kalamazoo. Nancy is a home cart manager in Hastings. Together they have three children and nine grandchildren. They will be celebrating this anniversary with a cruise to the Bahamas. Body Images by Choice Computer Center Variety Ritsema Trailer Sales & Service Boomtown Hastings Sweeper Shop Shear Pleasure Bos Discount Auto Helmut’s Kaffeehaus Sherry’s Hair Care Brand’s American Photo Hillside Auto Body Sisters Fabrics Home Style Buffet Snider Home Entertainment Adventures Brian’s Tire & Service Hometown Lumber Yard SOS Office Supply­ Bruce A. Sexton, D.D.S. Honeytree Farms Styles R Us CJ’s Pizzeria ICS Travel Sunny Jim’s Pizza Bloughs to celebrate golden anniversary Caledonia Auto Parts J-Ad Graphics Sweets Custom Furniture Caledonia Hardware Jackson Western Store and The Bushwacker Inc. English Too The County Seat Lounge Cappon’s Quick Man-Hastings Jensen Marine The Goldsmith Shop, Inc. Russell and Barbara Blough of Hastings will celebrate their golden wedding anniver­ sary on December 26th. A quiet family gathering was held mid-December at their Cappon’s Shell Quick Mart- JH Photographic Studio The Hair Port King’s Music Center Thornapple Floral home. Their children are Lyle and Judy Blough. John and Dawn Ball, and Jim and Jill Haney. They have seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A card recognition from friends would be appreciated. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop Klearview Replacement Windows Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cinema 4 Kow Pattie’s Saloon Inc. Tires-R-Us Clayton’s Auto Sales Lovin Oven Tom Otto Turkey Farm Cone Zone Mace Pharmacy, Inc. TwoJY Country Town Floral Mapes Family Florist Van’s Auto Service Cruel’s Automotive Maple Valley Concrete Products, Village Floral 6i Gifts Cappon’s Quick Man-Middleville Nash ville Cherished Memories, Bridal &. Formal Wear Cutlers Quick Oil & Lube KAAA9KE Shamrock Taveun 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday December 21 MC'd by Sound Express Mark and Mika Sholdon Joe’s Way Pizza The Scoop Ice Cream Co., Inc. JP’s Hair Gallery The Wayland Party Store Inc Waco Sales, Inc. DJ Electric Service Mar-Jay Collectibles Day by Day Inc. McDonald's DeVries Insurance Agency Mexican Connexion Restaurant Wayhnd Dry Cleaners Diana's Place Michigan Entertainment Center Welton's Heating &. Cooling Donald D. Lapham Excavating Middle Villa Inn Wheeler’s Marine Service Dorothy’s Hair Styling Miller’s 66 Service White’s Photography Dr. Eldon Newmyer, DC Miller’s Carpet & Furniture White, John P, O.D. Dr. Robin T. Vaughan, DDS Mills Landing Inc. Wilder Auto Service Eaton Diner Mosteller Signs &. Banners Yankee Springs Golf Course Electronic Services, Inc. Mulberry Fore Zig Zag Upholstery - Middleville Evolutionary Cycle Company Mussers Service Finch’s Auto Alignment Nashville Family Chiropractic Floral Designs of Hastings Wayland Chevrolet Furniture Gallery Center Fritzies Nashville Medical Center Furniture Repair & Refinishing Neil’s Advanced Commercial by Stuart Wayhnd Carpet & Appliance _______ Printers _________ �ig, Reason s Greetings We begin a New Year TOGETHER...pledged to the better interests of Barry County. We remain dedicated to a brighter future for all county residents, businesses and industrial interests. • CITY OFFICIALS • Frank Campbell • COUNTY OFFICIALS • Gary Holman Stephen DeBoer Dale Crowley District Court fudge Barry County Sheriff Prosecuting Attorney Mayor - City ef Hastings Howard Penrod City Manager Jerry Sarver Chief of Potice • Roger Caris Pin Chief Ev Manshum City Clerk/Treasurer Finance Director Jeff Mansfield Director of Public Services and City Engineer • HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL • Robert May Miriam White 2nd Ward 3rd Ward Courthouse Clock Joseph Bleam Dave J asperse 1st Ward . 4th Ward Barry County Courthouse �Reason’s greetings We begin a New Year TOGETHER...pledged to the better interests of Barry County. We remain dedicated to a brighter future for all county residents, businesses and industrial interests. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1996 our children a very important rule about food. Pul it in bold print so your readers don’t miss it. IF IN DOUBT. THROW IT OUT. If it doesn’t smell right, loss it. If it doesn't look right, get rid of it. If you think it may have spoiled or is otherwise unsafe to consame, dump it in the garbage. Whatever the cost of the food, unless you’re absolutely certain it’s safe, throw it out. No one knowingly would risk getting sick, LEGAL NOTICES: All Board mumbun. Guests: Jim Wickham and Keith Taylor. Meeting called to order by Supervisor Kaiser al 8 p.m. at Carlton Township Hail. Clerk’s Report approved. Treasurer's report presented. Heard public comment. No old business New Business Bo"y Co. Rd. Comm, annual meeting the Boor j is January 13. 1997 al 8 a.m. Approved Go don Allerding for sno^ removal Jim Wickham reported that Filmore s will trade mower for same os last year. Board approved Boord denied request to ploce cement bench in bills Adjourned meeting al 8:45. Wilma Daniels. Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser. Supervisor (12/19) STATI or BMCHIGAN PWOGATI COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE Decewed Estste Pledge to Flog. Five Board Members: twenty-two residents, one guest, present. Approved November meeting minutes. Dec. agenda. Received Treasurer's: Correspondence & Com­ mittee reports. Approved payment of all bills. Adopted Resolutions changing signatures Ro: Pension Plan ond Federal Surplus Property Received Supervisor s amended Plot of Ackers Point. Gove permission to place bluebird houses at Cedar Crook Comentery Appointed Schoneboom. Holts, Willison to Board of Review. Committee of five appointed to research township zoning. Mooting adjourned 9:31 P.M. Sylvia W. Forster, Clerk Attested to by: Patricio Albert. Supervisor (12-19) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE File No 96-22016-SE Estate of MADELINE V COOK DECEASED Social Security No. 372-2B-61IB. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be borred or of focted by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 8. 1997 at 9:30 a.m.. In the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Hastings Ci­ ty Bank requesting that Hostings Qty Bank be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Madeline V. Cook. Deceased who lived at 621 E Clinton Street. Hastings. Michigan and who died November 1. 1996; and requesting that the will of the deceased doted November 1. 1996 bo admitted to probate. it Is also requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever borred unless presented to the (proposed) personal roprese>itvn«« or to both the probate cobrt and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. December 4. 1996 HASTINGS CITY BANK By Richard J. Hudson 150 West Court Hostings. Mi 49058 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL HUDSON, GEE « YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 616/945-3495 (1219) SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHANTDt TOWNMNP DECEMBER 11, ISM Regular Board mooting. Present: Hansford. Palmer. House. Walters. Munjoy. Bodford. Edwards. Commissioner James. David Belligar. John Ryan. Brian Reynold. Owen Jones 6 Associate and one resident. Belligar and Ryan gave proposed plans for Township Insurance. Motion to appoint Blanche Munjoy to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion to contact Capitol Consultants to let bids out for new addition. Motion to approve the fourth quarter budget adjustments. Motion to pay expenses for boord members to attend MTA Convention. Treasurer and Zon. Adm. Reports received and placed on file Motion lor Treasurer to invest monies at a higher yield. Motion to adopt the new Township Ordinance No. 48 and mop. Motion to renew contracts with Township Auditor, Attorney ond Engineer. Vouchers approved for payment. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bodford. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards (12-19) Default has occurred In the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by DEXTER W GRIFFIN ord THAIS H GRIFFIN, os his wife ond in her own right, ond BLAKE W. GRIFFIN a single person (collectively -Mortgagor"), to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, a corporation having its principal of­ fice at 375 Jockson Street. St. Paul, Minnesota 55101. dated May 21. 1976. ond recorded in the of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on Jun. 4. 1976 in liber 226 Pog. 627 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL was subsequently known as FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST. PALM. and Is now known as AGRIBANK FCB (the "Mortgagee") Dexter W Griffin ond Janice J. Griffin, as his wife, and Belinda L. Gould. Trustee, subsequently entered into an unrecc ded reamortixotion agreement with Mortgagee, as evidenced by instrument dated August 3. 1978. The mortgage and reamortixation agreement described herein ore collectively referred to os the "Mortgage." By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare ond hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of his Notice there is claimed to bo due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy One and 19/100 Dollars ($26,771.19). No suit or proceeding ot low has been instituted to recover thi debt secured by the Mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises ot public vendue to the highest bidder at the east en­ trance to the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. January 9. 1997. at two o'clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Mople Grove. County of Barry. State of Michigan, ond ore described os follows: NW I /4 except commencing al the North quarter post, thence South along quarter line 19 rods, thence West 8 rods, thence Northerly to a point 10 rods West of beginning, thence East to point of beginning, all in Section 25 T2N R7W. subject to existing highways, easements, and rights-of-way of record, together with all the tenements hereditaments, ond appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be twelve (12) months from the date of sale. Dated December 12. 1996 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SA.NT PAUL now known as AGCAANK. FCB. Mortgagee v--- .L mi l--------u, iimorny nmegonas WARNER NORCROSS 1 JUDO LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 2489 (616)752-2000 (1/2) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF LINCOLN STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hostings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, December 23, 1996 ot 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the request by the Hastings Area School System for the City to vacate Lin­ coln Street from a line extending from the southeast comer of lot 3 of Aben Johnson's Addition and the northeast comer of lot 4 of Block 2 of Daniel Striker’s Addition to the east line of Section 8 town 3 north range 8 west as shown on the map below. Should the vocation be approved by the City Council, the City will reserve easement rights to construct and maintain any and all public utilities. Written comments may be filed with the City Clv.k prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058, or 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk call (616) 945-2468, or TDD call relay service Raising hurt Dear Ann Landers: "Uncertain in Chicago" asked about the propriety of nam­ ing non-family members lo raise her children should something happen to her and her hus­ band Perhaps our experience will be helpful When our children were 3 and 6. we con­ sidered the same possibility. My parents were elderly. My husbimd's parents were divorced and gening along in years. Our siblings were having trouble raising their own children. After much agonizing, we asked close friends, whose values for raising children resembled our own. My mother heard about it and was devastated. Old-country standards dictated that tn the event of a double tragedy, children should be cared for by family members. Thiec years later, we asked my parents to take care of our children when we took a week's vacation. When we returned, my mother said, "You were right, honey. We’re too old for this! " The subject never came up again. — Portland, Ore. Dear Portland: Your mother's candor was most admirable. I hope her straightforward­ ness will serve as an example and make it easier for others to be upfront about taking on such a responsibility. Church origins Dear Ann Laners: This is in response to your column on the origins of various religious bodies. Please know that the Eastern Orthodox Church is not a "sect." It numbers more than 250 million faithful worldwide. Orthodox Christianity and Western Christianity separated in the 11th century over matters of theology and Church governance. That unfor­ tunate separation continues to this day. Please correct this error in your column. — Fr. Gregory Havrilak, director of com­ munications. Orthodox Church in America Dear Fr. Havrilak: Thank you for setting me straight. I appreciate your letting me know my information was not correct. My apologies to those I may have offended. Gratitude lapse Dear Ann Landers: My son was married a year ago. Approximately 200 people attended the ceremony and reception. The couple received some exquisite gifts, and I could tell a great deal of time and thought had gone into their selection. One year has passed, and no acknowledgments have been sent for either the shower or wedding gifts. 1 am extremely embarrassed Many of our friends and family members were very generous both financially and in time expend­ ed to get "just the right gift." My sister gave them $5. J00 A few months ago. I offered to help com­ pose messages, lick stamps — anything to move the process along. My son became an­ noyed when I mentioned this lapse of etiquette and told me his wife has been very busy "get­ ting settled." He assured me that eventually she will "get around to it." 1 don’t want to damage my relationship with my daughter-in-law. but her failure to acknowledge the generosity of family members and friends is an embarrassment. I want to write notes of apology to my friends and relatives for her negligence. Please ad­ vise, yes or no. — Distressed Mother-in-Law in N.Y. Dear M.I.L.: The answer is NO. Express­ ing appreciation for those wedding presents is not your responsibility. Too bad your daughter-in-law is a bit of a slob. Her Irek of good manners, however, does not reflect on you Why doesn’t your son write the thank-you notes? Most brides are working outside the home these days. It would not be considered the least bit unusual. Friend indeed? Dear Ann Landers: For over 10 years. I have helped a friend through every kind of trauma you can imagine. I was always there for her. Two years ago. "Myrna" asked to borrow $3,000 for a sure-fire investment to help her get back on her feet. I told her 1 didn’t have that kind of money. She begged me to borrow it through one of my credit cards and promis­ ed to pay me back within 30 days. She swore on the lives of her children that she would keep her word. Against my bener judgment, 1 borrowed the money. Myrna now owes me $2,300, and I have been paying astronomical interest on the loan. She says she’s sorry the investment didn’t pan out but she is barely scraping by every month, living hand to mouth. Last week was Myrna’s birthday. I bought her a nice gift and attended a luncheon that her co-workers gave for her. Ann. 1 nearly fainted uhen she got up and announced that she had treated herself to a $750 diamond ring and had already put a S100 down payment on it. I was so shaken up. 1 went home and coed. If she had $100 extra lying around. A shouldn't she have paid me back some of the money she owed me for two years? I’m begin­ ning to think this “friendship" should be end­ ed. Do you agree? — Irate in Redondo Beach. Calif. Dear Redondo: What friendship? Myrna is a con artist, and I’m sorry to say you are one of those suckers that Barnum said is bom every minute. The following should be dedicated to you: I had some money — and a friend. 1 loaned my money to my friend. I lost my money, and my friend. I’ll bet anything Myrna’s $750 ring is going to be repossessed by the jeweler — unless she can hit up some of her remaining friends. Throw it out Dear Ann Landers: Our college-student daughter called early this morning. She need­ ed to ask her mother if orange juice that had been in the refrigerator for several weeks was still safe to drink. My wife told her to throw it out. Mom isn’t always available for guidance every time something like this happens. It oc­ curred to me that too many of us fail to teach but a lot of people think it is wasteful if they don’t use something they have already paid for. Ann. please tell them, when it comes to food, they should forget about the "invest­ ment” and toss it. — William Allison. Beaverton. Ore. Dear William: No wiser words ever have appeared in this space. Anyone who has ever suffered stomach distress from eating contaminated food will tell you it’s an agony they wouldn’t wish on their worst enemy. If there is the slightest question about the safety of the leftovers in the fridge, dump ’em. Your letter is going to prevent a lot of bellyaches. Thank you. P.S.: How terrific that some products now come with the message "Not to be used after such-and-such a date." But it certainly took a long time before we got that smart What can you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers ’ booklet. ' Gems, ” is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. ' Gems " is a collection of Ann Landers ' most requested poems and essays. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (tn Canada, send $625.) Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, lac. Lake Odessa NEWS The Lakewood Junior High school band concert was on Friday, Dec. 13, which is a different date than publicized last week. The concert date was changed after the school calendar as given weeks earlier. There was a fine attendance. To accommodate the an­ ticipated crowd, a double row of folding chain was set on the gym floor a few feet from the bleachers. The junior high jazz band performed, followed by the sixth graders, then the seventh and finally the eighth grade band members. One notes that the percussion players are versatile, changing from one drum to another between numbers The Alethians of Central United Methodist Church held their Christmas supper at the Comer Landing near the freeway on Saturday evening with 18 present. Following the meal, two carloads stopped en route home to visit Phil and Betty Shetterly. Phil has been confin­ ed to home ever since his Aug. 30 orthopedic surgery and the subsequent staph infection He is anxiously awaiting knee replacement in early January. The morning circle of United Methodist Women of Central Church included members of other circles to join them for breakfast at Sisters’ Restraurant on Dec. 10. The meal was prefaced by a Christmas story and prayer by Phy 1is Armstrong. The east room was used for the gathering. There was a good attendance for the Ionia County Health Fair at Lake Manor on Dec. 12. Nunes were taking blood pressure, doing blood tests for cholesterol and glucose levels. Others were giving counsel on osteoporosis, stress and other health problems. The culmination of the Lakewood Com­ munity Council’s annual project came Satur­ day with beautiful weather and mild temperature which was in sharp contrast to 1994 with its snow on the ground and more snow falling. Many delivery men were getting their loads finished before the published star­ ting time. Valuable help came from the high school football team and coach besides the service clubs and individuals from several area churches. In addition to canned goods and packaged items such as cake and muffin mix which came from the school collections the council purchased potatoes, fresh pineap­ ple, apples, frozen vegetables for the distribu­ tion. The Lake Odessa Ambulance had col­ lected toys and money, with which they pur­ chased toys for older children. With the boxes grouped according to locale, the workers made a big impression in the first half hour. Some came back to make second trips to deliver more. By 10:30 all boxes were out and the football players were back to put the Fellowship Hall in order. Boxes went to about 180 families. On Saturday. Dec. 28 the Lake Odessa Depot/Muscum will be open from 10 to 2. This is a good opportunity for visiting family members and college students to make a visit to see the displays, which were left in place from the November open bouse. The Lake Odessa Livestock Auction will have a variance from their usual sale schedule next week. Due to the holiday, there will be no Tuesday general livestock sale. However, on Monday. Dec. 23, there will be a dairy herd dispersal from the Wood Farms of Salinc along with more than 100 dairy cattle. More than 100 dairy cattle will be sold following the wood sale with hay, calves, hogs, sheep and feeders at the usual time with sale of butcher cattle, bulls and cull cows to be sold starting at 6 p.m. At Central United Methodist Church on Sunday, Shan Peacock Noyce was the flutist who accompanied the Sonshiners* choir, along with Alan Goodemoot at the piano, as they sang "One Little Star " This choir is composed of fourth graders through eighth graders. They were followed by younger children singing "I'm Gonna Wrap Myself For Christmas." On Sunday, Dec. 22 the Chancel Choir will present their Christmas Contata, "King of Glory" at the 10:30 service. There will be a candelight service on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. with music by the chancel choir, carol singing and a message. On Christmas Eve, the First Congregational Church will hold its candlelight service at 7 p.m. St. Edwards Catholic Church will have masses at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, also with Midnight mass. There will be Christmas mor­ ning mass at 9 a.m. on Dec. 25. Patrick and Tiffany Dowling are parents of Zachary Michael, bora on Dec. 10 at Sparrow Hospital. Delores Michutka is the aunt of John War­ like of St. Johns, who was recently named Slate Outstanding Young Farm Employee at the Michigan Farm Bureau's annual meeting in Traverse City. The award goes to qualified employees in the age range of 18 to 35. He is employed at the Jack Anderson farm with its 250 head dairy operation. He has been for 15 years. In addition to his farm duties, Warnke is a Farm Bureau member. 4-H leader, church volunteer, school millage volunteer, husband, and father of two young daughters. His winn­ ings include a Carhartt jacket, $500, and a paid trip to the FB Federation meeting in Tennessee. Too late for advance notice, we read that the Lakewood Jazz band was to be included in a Christmas special on Channel six on Tues­ day evening. Last year, Andy Provenzano, weatherman, taped some announcements from a farm near Bath in a very scenic setting, which included a river, fireplaces and a really old-time look. This year, he invited school groups to participate and had tremendous response. Other groups include St. Johns, music from DeWitt, Grand Ledge, Olivet and Laingsburg and more. CS£©S£T) 'ETucsday, cT)ecembe* 24 & 31 at 1:00 ‘TLU SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 a ^Wednesday, Qecembei 25 S JJamiaxy 1 i^nstings? (ftfr iBank Safe and sound since 1886 1 ' • ; * �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1996 — Page 11 From Time to Time _ _________________ 7 Ladies Foreign Missionary Society, Woodland M.E. Church By Joyce E Weinbrecht Galloway School house where the Woodland Methodist Class first held their services. The Woodland Methodist Church began in the winter of 1846-1847 at a meeting held in the Galloway Schoolhouse, which was located east of Woodland, on the south side of Section 15. A Methodist Episcopal class of six members was formed and met in the different homes of the group, holding preaching ser­ vices and prayer meetings. Members of the first class were Charles and Joanna Galloway. John and Laura Dillenbeck. Mrs. Joseph W.T. On and Panic Rogers. Mr. Galloway was the class leader. Circuit riders and local preachers who came on foot and on horseback furnished the ser­ mons. The first of these men were Day and TaUman. who preached on an alternating bmk from !846cm*L I857. Tha group i* , creased to a good number during these years. The village of Woodland built a new schoolhouse in the village. Methodist meetings were held in that building until 1871. The Rev. A.T. Ayres was the first resi­ dent pastor of the church, being his duties on Sept. 1.18S7. for a salary of $300. A quarter­ ly conference, the first was held at the Holmes schoolhouse on Oct. , 1857. During the period from 1857 to 1869 there were nine pastors, who stayed for one or two years each. In 1864 the circuit consisted of the churches at Woodland, Carlton Center. Castleton Holmes. Mudge and M union. NaahviUe was added later. The Woodland church purchased five acres of land in 1862 to be used as a parsonage A cow also was furnished, with the provision that the products of the cow and the land were going lo be deducted from the pastor’s salary of $390. This land was just outside of the village, on Section 16. in 1868. the five acres of land were ex­ changed for two acres in the village. Tie Rev. Alvah Hoag was appointed that year and received a salary of $600. The plans for building a church building were made in 1869 This was a white, wooden structure and was dedicated in 1871. The Rev. Alonzo Rogers was the pastor that year. Joseph Stin­ chcomb. James L. Flower. Christopher Hough. Samuel Stowell and John Rowlader were elected as trustees of the church. There is no exact record of the building of the par­ sonage on the lot north of the church building, but a well was dug there in 1872. The church was valued at $3,000 and the parsonage at $1,000. The church decided to move pastors every three years. This was later amended to five years in 1891. Lightning struck the church in 1895. partially damaging the spire and crack­ ing the bell, which was recast al a cost of $30. Brick veneer was added to the outside of the church and an annex, as well as sheds for hones, were added to the church. The total cost of the renovations was $2,991.97. Part of this amount was in hand and the balance of $1,229 was raised in a period of 30 minutes at the dedication ceremonies In 1924*. a basement with a kitchenSWai’ added. On July 25.1877 the ladies of the Methodist church met to organize a Ladies Foreign Mis­ sionary Society. The charter members of this group were Margaret Haight. Mrs. H.C. Carpenter. Mrs. Harriet Holly. Mrs. A.F. Cooper. Mrs. S. Brown. Mrs. H. Valentine, Mrs. Mary Stinchcomb. Mrs. H.J. Stowell. Mrs. W.P. Holly, Mrs. O.F. Monkm. Mrs. D.B. Coville, Mrs. Ira Stowell and Mrs. Austin Stowell. By the end of 1877 Mrs. Lance Holly. Mrs. S.J. King. Mrs. Albert Dillenbeck. Mrs. Matilda Haight. Mrs. C.A Hough, and Mrs. H. Hilbert had joined the Missionary Society. Following is a record of the minutes of this busy group of ladies. “Woodland, July 25, 1877. The ladies of the M E. Church met to organize a Ladies Foreign Missionary Society. J. Roberts was chairman Mrs. W.P. Holly (was) elected secretary . The meeting was opened by sing­ ing. reading scripture and prayer, reading of the constitution and by laws. The society was then organized. A motion was made and car­ ried that we adopt the constitution and by­ laws. Motion was made and carried that a nominating committee of three be appointed. The committee consisted of J. Roberts, Sisters Carpenter. Stowell and Stinchcomb. The following nomations were made: Sister The Woodland United Methodist Church. Roberts for president; for vice president. Sisters Holly, Stinchcomb and Carpenter. Recording Secretary. Sister F. Stowell; Cor­ responding Secretary. Sister Eva Holly; Treasurer, Sister H. Cooper. It was moved and carried that the regular meetings of the society be held on the first Wednesday of each month. Motion made and carried that the next meeting be held at Sister Carpenter’s, to com­ mence at two o'clock, supper at five o'clock. Supper will consist of bread or biscuit and butter, one kind of sauce? one of cake, cheese or pickles and tea. Motion made and carried that Sister Roberts act as committee on business. Moved and carried that Sister Cooper provide the singing for each meeting. Sister Cora Cooper wiU read a piece at the next Meeting. There tnbcing no further business, meeting dewed its due form. Mrs. J.P. Roberts, president; F. Stowell, secretary." "Woodland. Aug I. 1877. The Ladies Missionary Society met at the residence for Sister Ellen Carpenter. Officers present: Silver Roberts, president; Sisters Carpenter and Holly, vice presidents; Frances Stowell, recording secretary; Eva Holly, secretary; Hellen Cooper, treasurer. The meeting open­ ed by singing, reading scripture and a prayer. Minuses of the last meeting were read and ap­ proved. Motion was made and carried that the society pay their dues quarterly. A piece was then read by Sister Cora Cooper. Motion made and carried that a committee be ap­ pointed to make arrangements to provide work for the society. The committee, con­ sisting of M. Kibe. H. Holly. E Carpenter. Eva Holly and Roberts, were appointed. Mo­ tion made and carried that a committee of three be appointed by the president to procure literary exercises. Committee consisting of Sisters C. Cooper. H. Cooper and E. Carpenter was appointed. Motion made and carried that the society procure two books, one for the treasurer and one for the secretary. Motion made and carried that we have our next meeting on the 29th of August at the M.E. parsonage. There being no further business, meeting was closed in due form. Sister J.P. Roberts, president; Sister F. Stowell, secretary." "Woodland, Aug. 29, 1877. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at the M.E. parsonage. Officers present: Mrs. Roberts, president; Sisters Carpenter, Holly, Stin­ chcomb. vice presidents; Frances Stowell, recording secretary, Hellen Cooper, treasurer. The meeting opened by singing, reading scripture and a prayer. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Collec­ ting of dues was done. Members Eva Holly and Classic Stinchcomb were then appointed to read at our next meeting. Motion made and approved that each member piece a (quilt) block to consist of white and some color, to be nine inches square. Motion made and carried that Brother Roberts be authorized to pur­ chase two books, one for the secytary and one for the treasurer out of his own means and then each member pay her portion of the cost. Motion made and carried that we have a mite box. the evails to be used which the society think best. Reading by the president. Motion made and carried that Sister Carpenter act as our delegate at the district meeting. Sister Roberts her reserve. (Alternate). The next meeting to be held at Mrs. A.P. Holly’s. Meeting closed in form. Mrs. Roberts, presi­ dent; Frances Stowell, secretary." "Woodland. Oct. 9, 1877 The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society met at the residence of Sister H. Holly’s. Officers pre­ sent: Sister Roberts, president. Sister Holly, vice president; F. Stowell, secretary; Eva Holly, corresponding secretary; and Hellen Cooper treasurer. Meeting opened by singing, reading scripture and a prayer. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Next in order was the collecting of dues. The commit­ tee on literature then appointed Ellen Carpenter and Cora Cooper to read at our next meeting. Motion made and earned that we have the quarterly meeting on the 11 th of December to consist of an afternoon and even­ ing session. Motion made and carried that Mrs. Roberts appoint the committee to make arrangements. The committee consists ot Sisters Carpenter. F. Holly, H. Cooper and Johnson. Sister Roberts acting as chairman of the committee. Motion made and carried that the committee meet at the M.E. parsonage on the last Friday in October. A piece was then read by Eva Holly. Moved and carried that we extend an invitation to the Society of the Holmes Class to attend our quarterly meeting. The next meeting to be held at Sister E. Holly’s on Nov. 7. 1877. Sister Roberts, president; Frances Stowell, secretary." "Woodland. Nov. 7. 1877. The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society met at the residence of Mrs. William Holly. There were 17 members present and six visitors. Officers present: Mrs. J. Roberts, president; Sisters Holly and Carpenter, vice presidents; Eva Holly, corresponding secretary; F. Stowell, recording secretary; Hellen Cooper, treasurer. Meeting opened by singing reading scripture and prayer. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. Next in order, collections of dues from members. Report of committee on program for the public meeting. Motion made and carried that the report be ac­ cepted and the committee discharged. Motion made for and carried that Mr. Roberts get the programs printed for the public meeting..Ex­ pense for this to comic of the mite box. Next in order, paying the mite box. Committee on entertainment. Sisters Holly Stinchcomb. Holbrook. Reading by Cora Cooper and Ellen Carpenter Meeting closed by singing. Receipts of meeting, $2.72. Next meeting will be held at Mrs. Flowers. Mrs. Roberts, presi­ dent; Mrs. Stowell, secretary." The minutes for the Dec. 11 meeting and the January 1878 meetings have been torn from the minute book. The minutes resume again with February. "Woodland. Feb. 6. 1878. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at the residence of Mrs. Baitinager. There were 25 members present. Officers present were Mrs. Roberts, president. Sister Holly Stinchcomb, vice president; Eva Holly, corresponding secretary; F. Stowell, recording secretary. Hellen Cooper, treasurer. Meeting was open­ ed by singing, reading scripture and prayer, after which the following business was tran­ sacted. (1) Reading of the minutes from the last meeting were approved. (2) Getting subscribers for the Friend. (3) Collecting dues from members. (4) reading by Bell Stowell and Mrs. Huchens. (5) roll call. Clara Stin­ chcomb and Mrs. Valentine were approved to read at the next meeting. The next meeting will be held at the residence of J.W. Stin­ chcomb. Receipts of the meeting. $2.75. Meeting was closed with singing. Mrs. Roberts, president, F. Stowell, secretary." "Woodland. March 5. 1878. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at the residence of Mrs. Stinchcomb. There were 18 members present. The officers were all pre­ sent. Meeting opened by singing, reading scripture and a prayer, after which the follow­ ing business was transacted. (1) listening to report of treasurer. (2) getting subscribers for the Friend. (3) collecting dues from members. (4) motion made and carried that we have a missionary conference meeting at the next meeting (5) reading Mri*,..Valcmtoc Wtf' Clara Stinchcomb. Mrs. Hough and Mrs. Osman were appointed to read at the next meeting. Motion made and carried that we send for six mite boxes, to be paid for out of the mite box receipts from the meeting. $1.80. Meeting closed in form. Mrs. Roberts, president; Mrs. Stowell, secretary." "Woodland, April 9, 1878. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at the residence of Mrs. Bell Stowell. Officers pre­ sent: Mrs. Roberts, president; Ellen Carpenter, vice president; Eva Holly, cor­ responding secretary. Frances Stowell, recor­ ding secretary; Hellen Cooper, treasurer Meeting opened with singing, reading scrip­ ture and a prayer, after which the following business was transacted. First, reading of miruttex which were approved. Second, col­ lecting of dues. Third, report of Literar/ Committee. Mrs. Russell was appointed to read at the next meeting. Fourth, election of officers. Motion made and carried that we elect officers by an informal ballot. The of­ ficers that were elected were as follows: Mrs. HASTINGS Vanity Jackets blue & gold school logo design items now on sale at: MkUakea Screen Roberts, president; Mrs. Russell, first vice president; Mrs. H. Holly, second vice presi­ dent; Mrs. Flowers, third; recording secretary, Frances Stowell; corresponding secretary, Hattie Carpenter: treasurer. Hellen Cooper. Committee on music. Louisa Baitengcr and Mrs. Johnston. On. literary ex­ ercises, Mrs. Hough and Mrs. Wiseman; Committee on ways and means. Mrs. Kline and Mrs. Carpenter and H. Holly. As delegates to district meeting. Sister Stin­ chcomb. Hutcheons and Eva Holly. Motion made and carried that we each bring to the next meeting material for clothes for the link Tobias boys. Receipts of meeting. $2.90 Next in order, roll call, then paying mite box Meeting closed in form, there were 15 members present. Mrs. Roberts, president; F. Stowell, secretary." (The mite boxes were used to collect small sums of money, usually for charity. Reference, Mark 12:42.) "Woodland, May 6, 1878. The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society met at the residence of Mrs. Russell. The officers were all present. Meeting opened by singing, reading scripture and prayer, after which the following business was transacted. First, reading of minutes of last meeting, which were approved. Second, collecting of dues from members. Third, report of committee on literature. Harriet Carpenter and Sister Holly appointed to read at the next meeting. Fourth, motion made and carried that we have a public anniversary meeting in July. Motion made and carried that the president appoint the com­ mittee on arrangements. The names of the commitlee are as follows: Eva Holly. Mrs. Russell. Lorr Baitinger; Hellen Cooper. Ellen Carpenter. Pieces were then read by Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Hough. There being no fur­ ther business, meeting dosed by singing. Receipts of meeting. $2.45. There were 21 members present. Mrs. Roberts president; Mrs. Stowell, secretary." "Woodland. June 5. 1878. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society met at the residence of Mrs. Ira Stowell. Meeting open­ ed by singing. Officers were not all present. The following business was transacted. First, reception of new members. Received one new name. Mrs. Emmaline Cook. Second, motion made and carried that we hold our next meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Third, collec­ ting dues from members. It being so late, the reading was dispensed with. The receipts of the meeting, $1. Next meeting will be held at the residence of Sister Valentine. Meeting dosed with prayer by Brother Roberts. There were 14 members present. Mrs Roberts president; Eva Holly, secretary, pro te*n." "Woodland. July 2. 1878. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at the residence of Mrs. Valentine. Meeting opened by singing, reading of scripture and a prayer by Mrs. Valentine, after which the following business was transacted. First, reading of minutes of last meeting. They were approved. Second, listening to report of committee on program for public meeting. Motion made and carried that the reports be accepted and the committee be discharged. Motion made and carried that we have the programs primed that Brother Roberts be authorized to get them printed. Motion made and carried that wr hold the public meeting on the 8ih of July. Motion made and carried that we bring pieces to piece blocks to finish our bed quilt. Third, collecting dues from members. Fourth, get­ ting subscribers for the Friend. Fifth, report of literary committee. Hellen Cooper, and Harriet Carpenter appointed to read at the next meeting. A very interesting piece was then read by Mrs. A. Holly, titled "What of the Night?” Also a piece was read by Cora Cooper, called "A Mistake and What Came of II." Motion made and carried that we rise and address the chair if we have any remarks to make. The next meeting will be held at the parsonage. Motion made and carried that we have a picnic supper. Motion made and car­ ried that we extend an invitation to the Baptist Society. There being no further business, the meeting closed by singing. Receipts of the meeting. $2.76. Mrs. James Roberts, presi­ dent; Frances Stowell, secretary." Thus the first year of the Woodland Foreign Missionary Society was completed. (To Be Continued) PLOWING SNOW ROM DRIVEWAYS INTO HIGHWAYS IS DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL While cleaning up after the lint »«cntficant tnow&ll the year our inowplow driven encountered many instances where snow and slush had been deposited (him driveways onto the road surface and shxrldcr creating a hazardous situation for vehicular traffic. PkMaa, Active Wear Please be reminded that this practice was made unlawful by FYsblsc Act * Taaataf Seloo No. 82 of 1978 which in pan reads "A person shall nut deposit, or cause 121 £ Orchard Drton 616-623-8340 to be deposited, snow, ice or slush on any roadway or highway.** Persons found in violation of this statute could receive a written cita­ tion from law enforcement agencies. Barry (ixrnry Road (.Commission NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1997 BARRY COUNTY BUDGET Fight Lung Disease With Christmas Seals* When You Can’t Breathe, Nothing Else Matters* t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. of Mxhtgan (800) LUNG-USA The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday. December 30, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commission Chamber. Mezzanine Level, Courthouse. 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml to discuss the proposed General Fund budget for the fiscal year January I, 1997 through December 31. 1997. Copies of the proposed budget are available in the Office of the County Clerk. Courthouse between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.. Monday through Friday. The County will provide necessary, reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Michael C Brown, County Administrator. 220 W. Slate Sl. Hastings. MI 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19. 1996 Come to think of it... ~ x’* W by Jim Jensen . I I J Sports editor remembers special folks for Christmas Christmas is right around the comer — just six days and counting — so once again here is my special gift i.st for some special people. Dave Young: A new and improved singing voice, a Pulitzer (check the spelling), a few unrelcased Beatles tunes to help the music world live on into the next century and a front seal at Wayne Fontes' last press conference. "Wayne, you're HISTORY'" Bob Dwyer: An olive branch to help bring you into the good ole' Republican party — 1 mean who wants to hang around with the likes of Hiliary and Jane Fonda. Jason Carr: A job making hip movies (such as Fargo, sorry Mary) in Hollywood, a ticket lo hear some really cool music (possibly Eddie Vedder) at the next hip Summer concert tour and Brendan Shanahan (No* just checking to see if you're reading) Bo and Bobbie: Lettuce, grapes, special bird treats and touches of love that will help spur your interests in having little baby birds. (We'll have to wait and see on this one). Elaine Gilbert: A vacation in beautiful Garden City and a front page story for an upcoming Reminder edition. Mary Warner: The Meaning of Life plus a lunch at Bob's Grill with Shirley Mclxan. Dan Buergc: The entire collection of Muddy Waters music and your own gossip column in the Banner Hal Buergc: How about a Poetry Comer in the Reminder and a new basketball coach for that team you and 1 had talked about The Detroit Lions: Where do we start? A new coach (Reeves. LeBeau. Spurrier or any coach who knows how to run a West Coast offense?), a quarterback (Wuerffel Peyton Manning, Jake Plummer), a big blocker who can help block for Barry (Orlando Pace the obvious choice here), a few linebackers who have NFL skills (Reggie Brown by the way can stay) and taM. hot not lean. ■ couple (™ at least one) of defensive backs who can cover the Jerry Rice s of the league. (McNeil and Raymond are HISTORY, just like good ole' Wayne). Jim McCurdy: A Way to Wake up them Echoes, my secret to successful dating and a Slate championship for one of those great teams in the greater St. Joseph area (Just not Lakeshore's volleyball teim). Todd Schultz: A baseball beat covering the Bronx Bombers with Jeter and Big Cecil at the plate. The Hastings Saxons: Continued success on those hardcourts and a return to State for an accurate and very friendly girls' golf squad. The Delton Panthers: Additional rewards for a top-of-thc-linc cheerleading team and a few more highlights for Wheeler, and the rest of them cagen. on 41. The Lakewood Vikings: A State championsh p in volleyball, a place at Stale for those wres.lers and another individual championship for Nick al 112. The Maple Valley Lions: A magical formula that keeps Murphys in an already talented cross country program and a ^ig football victory over St. Phil next fall. The Middleville Trojans: Back-toback Slate titles for Coach Lehman's grapplers and why not back-to-back Blue titles for Prince's crew as well. Mandy Habel: A day al Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory and some really neat toys for Buddy. Barb Gall: A National championship for Knight's Indiana Hoosiers and a handy spoon for your time at Paganos. Perry Hardin: A return trip to the Silverdome in 1997, maybe to watch a Barry County grid squad win a State championship. You know a Kodak moment. Mitch Albom: A Wayne Fontes punching bag. which is usually read in your columns and. yes. another sports writers award, like you need any more. Doug Mepham: Soccer stats in the Banner for the upcoming 1997 girls season plus a Dino Ciccarelli type player who can help frustrate opposing goalkeepers, while scoring a few goals. Scott Haas: Now that you made the All-State football team, how 'bout a scholarship to play baseball on Western Michigan University's baseball team. Coach Fred Decker, the letter is in the mail. Jeff Johnson: A few helpful betting tips (even though I don't gamble), some more Baywatch tapes and a great job once you get out of school. Jeff Simpson: A left-handed hurier who can throw over 90 m.p.h. and a switch hitter who is guaranteed to belt 20 dingers for four straight seasons. Rob Heethuis: There's this quarterback I met in California who runs the 40 yard dash in 4.2 and can throw the pigskin 60 yards on a dime. Denny Storrs: a plane trip and complimentary press pass to the 1997 Masters in Augusta Georgia and a personal 1-800 number just in case you have any more valuable information on newsworthy stories in the Barry County area. Jerry Reese: How about 100 points in one hoop game and a spot in press row at all upcoming Chippewa football contests. Larry Seger: Grafs unknown younger sister, Suzie, who can serve 85 m.p.h., can cover the entire court and is only a freshman in American high school years. Paige Foley: A full ride to a college tennis program of your choice. (Betsy Kohle's Broncos program would be a fine pick, even if it’s not State). Bernie Weller: An All-Sports format on WBCH and a guest to help cover all of that time. Ed Youngs: So far, Santa has attempted to tum Haas and Foley on to the brown and gold, l*m sure that Coach Gary Darnell could use a Chris Spielman-type linebacker to build his new defense around Guenther Mittelstaedt: Adoption rights for John Elway's long lost son. Ye*, he plays both football and baseball. Western Michigan University: A MAC championship in football, volleyball, gymnastics and baseball, a few good athletes .to help do so and a contract extension for basketball coach Bob Donewald. Kathryn Seelye: A world where art is not questioned and a world where people understand what the responsibilities of newspapers (like the Press) actually are Cindy Smith: An even better Barry County Fair in 1997 and some helpful grandmotherly advice (although you probably don't need it). Talk to you soon. Wrestlers open campaigns Even with two wrestlers being taken out because of injuries, Hastings still ended up second at the 10-team Wyoming Park tournament last Saturday The Saxons scored 174 1/2 points, just 5 1/2 points behind tournament champions Haslett. Individually. Hastings won four weight classes with Luke Noteboom (125), Jesse MacKenzie (135), Jamie James (189) and Kevin Morgan (171) all going 3-0 in title performances. See WRESTLERS continued on page 13 Saxons’ varsity drop first hoop contest to Eagles In the words of Hastings Coach Don Schils it was his team's athleticism versus Hudsonville's size. On Tuesday night, the Eagles size went a tall way in deciding the varsity basketball game's outcome. After starting out the season 2-0, Schils* team faced a very tall O­ K White foe and could not run away from them, falling 67-56 at Hastings High. "Their size killed us." Schils said. "I felt confident that if we could control the tempo, that we would have a chance. We knew that they were the best of the three teams, (considering) their senior experience." Hudsonville's size was very controlling, while Hastings' tempo sputtered at times. The Saxons made 19 turnovers compared to the Eagles total of 8. In the size department. Hudsonville's 6-7 Mark Zichterman scored 23 points and his teammate. 6-5 Todd DeVrce. tallied 21 points Another of Hudsonville's frontiiners was 6-8 Ryan Bassler, who only scored 4 points but was a difficult obstacle for many of the Hastings players to maneuver around The game started off close with both teams scoring 16 points during the first quarter. A driving layup by guard Ed VanDerMolen. as lime expired, evened the contest heading into the second quarter. “In the first quarter we did a better job of attacking the glass and making the drop-off passes." Schils mentioned. Mike Sulcer's second 3-pointer of the game and Darnell Day's block were Saxon highlights in the second stanza. But. DeVree came up with 12 of his 21 points in that second frame to help give Hudsonville a slim 32-28 halftime adv-Mage. Sulcer, who is just reluming to form after missing some time with the chicken pox, scored 9 points and was singled out by Schils for his gutsy effort against the Eagles. "He played tonight like I expected him to play," Schils said. Things did not get better for Hastings in third quarter, in fact they got worse. Hudsonville out-scored the home squad 13-5 with Zichterman and DeVree controlling most of the action inside. Even when things did go right for Schils' crew, such as VanDerMolen's 3-pointer at the 4:45 mark, Hudsonville had an answer, like Bennett Stapfs triple shot just 18 seconds later. Hastings out-scored Hudsonville 23-22 in the final frame with Jeff Storrs leading the way with 7 points. Storrs finished the game with a team-leading 12 points, including two 3-potnters and also did his board work with 5 rebounds. "He is a very driven young man." Schils said of Storrs. "He wants to win more than anybody and he gives us a little bit of everything." One of the most telling stories of the game came in the fourth quarter. Hudsonville led 62-46 with just over two minutes to play, but the Saxons did not fold up their tents and scored the next 6 markers on Hastings' Ed VanDerMolen (24) puts two in over the Hudsonville's defense as Damell Day (50) looks on in Tuesday's game. baskets by Jay Bollhouse. Sulcer and Adam Gee. In Hastings balanced scoring attack. Bollhouse finished with 10 points, VanDerMolen tallied 9, Sulcer had 9 and Darnell Day added 7 points. Sulcer led the squad with 4 steals, while Day grabbed a team-high 7 rebounds. Tjic, Saxons will play its fourth rohSeculive home game Friday night wfien they battled league foe Wyoming Park. Hastings 67 Lakewood 43 Hastings* out-scored Lakewood 23-15 in the second quarter and 27-11 in the final frame to defeat Lakewood in Barry County basketball action last Friday night. For Hastings, Jason Fuller and Jeff Storrs each pumped in 15 points and Damell Day added 9 markers. Ryan Westdorp scored a game-high 22 points versus the Hastings Saxons, but the rest of the Vikings squad managed just 21 points. Westdorp also topped Lakewood in. rebounds with 4 caroms. o'I The Saxons got help at the charily stnpe making 20-of-26 free throw attempts. Lakewood was 14-of-16 at the free throw line. , See SAXONS continued on page 13 Middle school student bags first buck in Montana At the dear age of 13. Erin Palmer can boast about a hunting accomplishment that many veteran hunters can not. Palmer, a Middleville resident, bagged a 9point. 200-pound buck on a recent hunting trip in Big Timber Montana. With a 270 Browning rifle. Palmer aimed at the buck and her shot was right on target "I finally saw one that I wanted." Palmer explained. "I got it right through the neck." It was her first big hunt and her excitement was overwhelming. "I couldn't wait; 1 started counting down the days about eight weeks ago." Palmer said. "I was really excited about it." Palmer received her gun last summer and has trained for such an event roughly 15 times since then. The Montana trip found Palmer, her father, Chris, and three other hunters out in the wilderness with one goal in mind. "I started bow hunting this year. I was finally old enough," Palmer said. "It was snowy and cold and I really didn't know what to expect." The giving spirit! Chris Stafford won his 140-pound weight matchup with Hudsonville's Don Boss with a 12-4 major decision. Erin Palmer, at age 13. has already experienced the thrill of bagging a very big buck. (Photo provided) Hastings High's student council, with the organization's president Jason McCabe pictured, had a canned food drive last Friday at the basketball games between the Saxons and the Vikings from Lakewood. By bringing three non­ perishable food items to the game, an individual could enter for $1. All donations were given to Love, Inc. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1996 — Page 13 Bowling SCORES: SAXONS continued from page 12 Crowd Support Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 41-19; Hastings Bowlers 40-20; Mostetler Graphics 33-25; Pin Seekers 35-25; Advanced Commercial PritkS; 32-28; Lockshop 31-29; Woodmansee wmill 30-30; Flexfab 29-31; Viking 22-38; Bye 5-55. Mens High Gaines & Series K. Phenix 198; S. Hyde 188-514; K Keller 3 96; P Scobey 223; G. Heard 237; R. O'Keefe 170; L. Burch 169. Womens High Games & Series S. Landis 189-502; D. Sample 153; J. Gasper 223; D. Service 183. Hastings Recreation 13 Barry Automotive 42.5; Freeport Elevator 36; Carlton Center Excavating 33.5; Fairchild Qil 32 and Crystal Clear Waler 30. Good Series and Games — S. Anger 201-570; B. Burkhuff 535; D Lambert 224-573; J Buehler 202-206-572; E Olson 206-508; J Buehler 218-563; T Wieland 228; J. Zink 528; R. King 212-541. Weeheartay P.M. Mace's Ph 38H-2H4; Eye and Ent Spec. 38-22; F.H. Parties 37-23; Mills Landing 34-26; HAS Machine 33-27; Misfits 32-28; Nashville Chiro 32-28; Lifestyles 31-29; Hair Care 29W-30W: Valley Realty 28-32; Varney's Stables 20-60; Vacant 7-33. High Games and Series — S. Vandenberg 233-600; K. Sutfin 222-507; L. Yoder 193-515; C. Watson 190-511; S Sanborn 210-375; C Pniden 170-496; M. Matson 167-446; R. Kuempel 167-431; D. Brewer 158-418; J Gardner 146-404; B. Miner 165-439; M. Dull 160-390; G Cochran 155-389; C. Trumbull 146-396; J. George 169435; L Johnson 144-370; K. Becker 212: T. Christopher 192; B Estep 162; B. Moore 158; E. Ulrich 164; M. Snow 147; F. Girrbach 172. Bowleretles Bennett Industries 33-23; Kent Oil 32-24; Hecker Insurance 28-28; D.J. Electric 26-30; Dorothy 's Hair Styling 25-31; Carlton Center Excavating 24-32. Gand Games and Series -J. Elliston 152: L. Elliston 201-525; E Ulrich 169; N. Gog gms 150412; S. Merrill 213498; S Dunham 155437; 1. Hamilton 183; D.L Coenen 112-294; J Donnini 193440; H Coenen 163; K. Doster 139-303; E. Vanasse 187-305; M. Garber 165; T. Christopher 180468 Tuesday Trios Late Bloomers 45-15; 3 Ponies 43-17; B & L Dolls 36-22; Taz Devils 28-32; Trouble 24-36; Mills Landing 22-38; Becky's Main Sl 20-40; Day by Day 2040 High Games and Series — S. Vandenburg 210-552; M Eaton 174402; D. Kelley 166487; S. Kent 179447; B. Moody 212-524; L. Potter 209-506. L. Trumble 157423; J. Conger 186451; K. Conger 180469; S Day 152-364; A Graham 156403; S Snider 176446; J Hurless 193499; S Sebastian 166459 Thursday A.M. Question Marks 45-15; LeHarves 39M-2OM; Leftovers 35-25; Bosleys 3O^-29M; Lucky Shots 28M-31M; Hastings Bowl 26-34; Varneys 24U-35U; Early Birds 22-30; Hummes 21-39. Good Gaines and Series — S. Sebastian 185-519; J. McKeough 201499; P Fisher 209481; J. Lewis 171481; S. Canty 360-396; S Musser 137-386; S. Teunessen 146-365 S. Waters 128-350; B Bodo 139-344; K. Walker 132-320; M Atkinson 975; L. Jackson 171; S. Lambert 163; O. Bilim 163; S. Salazar 156; B Sexton 155; Everett 148; I. Ruthruff 147; A. Boniface 1 ' Sunday Night Mixed ‘ Rednecks 41; Short N Sweet 39; SS.era 38; D & N Mortgege 37; S & S SB; Runerounds 33; Thunder Alley 33; Tasmenlec's 33; Bowling Buddles .30Vk; Beginners Plus 30Vi; Dlehards fisVi; 2x4 28; Fearsome 4 27Vi; QB and Assoc. 26Vi; Danger Zone 23; Get 'Along Gang 21; Friends 20. I Womens High Games and Series — D. Snyder 190-538: D. VanCampen 192-495; D Xrallman 165-467; M. Kirchen 184-450; D. IVickcrx 171-435; S. Craven 153-432; M 3Bvm 166-416: R. Coots 152-381; B James •137-375; S Sanborn 195: M Snyder 179; G. totis 171; S. Snider 170; L Falconer 169; M. ISimpxon 160. L. Corns 127; S Snider 170; L. •Falconer 169; M. Simpson 160; L Coots •127; J. Dezess 117. I Mens High Games and Series — J Jiles 1221-599; D. Vickers 203-585; K Lambeth •Sr. 205-570; G. Snyder 192-540; V Dezess •196489; B Hubbell 166468; C W Simpson •158-448; S. Evans 151432; S Sanborn 232; Haute 203; R Fay 196: B Barkhuff 191; HOMEOWNERS! jS living from paycheck to paychecki M top* 141M57-UM taMdr 1-RMD-U21 AAA MQWTfrAGC t FtMASeyiAy LEGAL NOTICE B. Falconer 178; S. Krallman Drayton 170; R Snyder III 170. 171; One of the biggest changes this season in attending a Hastings basketball game is the enthusiasm of the Saxon fans. Not only are the team's cheerleaders making some noise, but a group of the students have joined in to add a few sparks to the show with catchy cheers voiced through megaphones. "Someone recently mentioned to me that it was the most fun that he had at a basketball game in a long time.* Schils B Monday Mixers The Green Chics 45-15; Girrbachs 36U-23U; Kelleys Keglers 34-26; Rowdie Giris 34-26; Deweys Auto Body 33-27; Michdob 29 Vt-36 Mi; Three Pomes Tack 28-32; Mr. Bruces 28-32; Hamler Tours 27-33; TM Lassies 24-36; Brians Tire 22-38; Hastings Bowl 1941. Good Games and Series — B Davenport 173; C. Ens 104; C. Petersen 122; K. Sice 120; S Nelson 128; D. Bums 159; K. Keeler 190; C. Trumbull 145; B. Moore 162; M. Meehan 153; M. Snyder 178; S. Vandenberge 148; E. Johnson 159463; F. Girrbach 201-522; S. Nevins 186450; M Matson 167467; G. Cochran 181463; S. Smith 164; S. Glasgow 202-535; J. McMillon 191469 commented. "The team is capable of bringing out some of that." Storms scores 54 in three games Saturday Majors Boys High Game — C. Sanborn 192; C. Curtis 181; D. Varney 181; D. James 180; C. Bowman 177; K. Martin 177. Giris High Game - W. Miller 111; L. Burton 113; A. Rose 109. Friday Moose Mixed Four Rs 4m; Three Ponies 39; Nine and a Wiggle 3814; Get Lucky 364; Heads Out 34»; Sears Service 34; Special Ks 33; Big Os 31 Odd Balls 32; Rocky 4 29; Working On It 29; Ten Pins 29; Late Comers 2614; Gillons Const. 2514; Ramblers 2414; Gutter Gang 24; Roscos 12; Four Stars 11. Mens High Games and Series — D Sears 190-517; F. Heath 197-532; B. Ruthruff 215-593; M. Kasmsky 203-564; J Banimus 226-544; S Peabody 244-673; C. Purdum Jr. 228-610; B. Madden 219-569; R. Faye 241-582; B. Ripley 200-545; S. Gillons 199-523; K Meaney 176; W Brodock 191; R. Roush 212; J. Barnum 239; M. McKee 226; G. Snyder 184; B. Keeler 221; H. Ser­ vice 176; D Tinkler 184; T. Ramsey 165; M. Zimmerman 164. Womens High Games and Series — S. Vandenburg 198-575; D. Snyder 192-552; R. Lydy 183-503; D Banimus 178-508; I. Ruthniff 224-539; E. Johnson 188495; O. Gillom 164466; B. Faul 172; K. Keeler 156; D. Vankruiningen 160; L. Barnum 197; S. McKee 245; R. Brummel 169; H. Service 171. Soccer scores YMCA of Barry Count Aduh Indoor Soccer League Team W-L-T Blue............................. 2-0-0 Black.................................................................. 1-0-1 White.................................................................1-1-0 Green.................................................................1-1-0 Red.................................................................... 0-1-1 Yellow............................................................. 0-2-0 Results Green 10 vs. Yellow 2; Black 5 vs White 2; Blue 6 vs. Red 3. Basketball scores YMCA Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Hastings’ Jason Fuller, 44, snags the ball away from a Lakewood defender during Friday’s Barry County hoop battle. (Photo bv Sheik Snknrt WRESTLERS continued from page 12 "We had a good day for the most part," Hastings Coach Dave Furrow said. "Two of our wrestlers were taken out of the tournament due to having their heads injured. Both had suffered concussions in other sports." Other placers for Furrow's crew were Chad Noteboom (1-2 and fourth place at 112), Michael Lipstraw (3-1 and third al 145), Don Smith (2-2 and fourth at 152), Bill Blair (3-1 and third at 160), Tim Easey (3-1 and third at 215) and Justin Waters (2-1 and second at 275). "I was pleased with the total (cam effort we put forth on the mats." Furrow said "We are steadily Improving." The second place showing came two days after the Saxons edged out Hudsonville 43­ 21 in a dual at the high school. Winners in that matchup were Sam Stafford (64 decision at 119), Luke Noteboom (pin 1:50 at 125), Michael Nystrom (pin :16 at 130), Chris Stafford (124 major decision at 140), Lipstraw (4-0 decision at 145), Smith (4-0 decision at 152), Morgan (pin 1:18 al 171), James (pin :47 at 189) and Waters (pin :54 al 275). "We’re starting good, but we've got a long way to go." Furrow said. “The strength of our lineup is in the upperAveights and that's B Minor Terry’s..................................................................2-0 Ritchies Koffee Shop........................................ 2-1 Union Bank.......................................................... 1-1 Hastings Drill Team...........................................1-1 Grandma's Green Tree................................... 0-3 B Major Blairs Landscapping.......................................... 2-0 Peterson/Brown..................................................2-0 Mainstreet Savings............................................ 1-1 Hastings Merchants.......................................... 1-1 Bosky's................................................................ 0-2 Cappon/Welton.................................................. 0-2 Results B Minor — Ritchies Koffee Shop 57 vs. Union Bank 40; Mainstreet Savings Bank 59 vs. Peterson 71; Hastings Drill Team 42 vs. Terry'» 59; Ritchies Koffee Shop 64 vs. Grandma's Green Tree 58. B Major — Boskys 51 vs. Blairs Landscap­ ing 60. Cappon Oil/Weltons 50 vs Hastings Merchants 76. Freshman eagers start at 2-1 Adam Whitney scored 19 points and Jim Storms added 17 as Hastings' junior varsity beat Ionia 67-51 on Dec. 10. Storms and Tyson Walther were the team's leading rebounders with 7 caroms each. Whitney had 5 assists and 5 steals, while Luke Warner dished out 4 assists and made 5 steals. Storms followed that performance up with 20 points and 6 rebounds in a 4645 loss to Lakewood on Dec. 13. Walther (allied 8 points and 5 rebounds versus the Vikings. On Tuesday night, the JV Saxons dropped ® 60-53 contest to Hudsonville. Storms scored 17 points to go along with his 9 rebounds, Luke Warner had 15 points and Andy Keller grabbed 7 rebounds. Kevin Morgan, at 171, won over Hudsonville's Aaron Manshaem in just 1:18 with a punishing pin. good as long as you don’t get too far behind." Middleville Invite Jared Otto and Luke Middleton both won weight class titles as Middleville's wrestling team finished second at its own tournament on Saturday. Northview won the title and their win See WRESTLERS continued on page 14 H. J. P. B. Results: Here are the results of the Hastings Junior Pro Basketball league from Saturday. Dec. 14. Girls Varsity "A" Team 7th and 8th grade Katie Noteboom scored 10 points and Jean Scheib tallied 8 as the Hastings team defeated Baltic Creek Pcnnficld 38-21. Girls Varsity "B” team 7th and 8th grade The Hastings girls ran into a tough Okemos team and fell 44-10. Maryanne Traister and Jamie Howell highlighted the team's performance. Boys Junior Varsity Green Team Sth and 6th grade The boys dropped a 43-14 game to Eaton Rapids. Lonnie Rambin and BJ. Donnini both scored 4 for Hastings. Giris Junior Varsity "A" Team Sth and 6th grade The team is now 2-0 after beating Battle Creek Pcnnficld 32-18. Niki Noteboom poured in 16 points and Amber Thomas scored 6. Girls Junior Varsity "B" team 5th and 6th grade A solid Olivet team won the game 22-11. r Full Service STORY IDEA? Call 945-9554 The freshman basketball team is now 2-1 after a 58-55 defeat to Hudsonville on Tuesday. Against the Eagles. John Eggers scored 18 points and Tony Bowne added 16 markers. The year opened for the freshman on Dec. 10 with Hastings prevailing over Ionia 68­ 47. Bowne scored 18 points in that game, while Eggers pumped in 13 points. The team wen: to 2-0 on Dec. 13 with a 71-60 triumph over Lakewood. Bowne again had a big game with 23 points. Matt Lawrence tallied 16 and Eggers made 11 points. Jill Jolley and Holly Wilson both had solid efforts for the Hastings team. Boys Trainer Team 3rd and 4th grade The Hastings boys trainer team lost to Marshall 31-13. Brandon Johnson was the top scorer with 6 points and Kevin Davis topped the team in rebounds. Giris Trainer Team 3rd and 4th grade The Lansing Salvation Army team won 25-4. Jaime Fisher and Alex Greenfield scored for Hastings. Attendant Part Tima REAR LOAD DRIVERS Division of large waste services company seeks experienced rear load truck drivers for residential/ commercial driving. Candidates must have at least two years experience in truck driving, a valid CDL license with a Class B endorsement and a good driving record. Positions offer excellent wages and full benefits deluding 401k & profit sharing Qualified applicants, please apply tn person Monday -Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Hastings Sanitary Service. 1869 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml E.O.E. America's 3rd largest gasokne/bonvenience store chain. seeks ambitious individuals for part time positions. We offer good wages, good work atmosphere, flexible scheduling, and 3 merit ncreases In the first year Apply in person at UNITED 134 E. Court St. It’s Our Business lb Build New Business xrWwuwW^T- To Better Serve Our Customers... W. W«>M1 ■opvtow.'i «ee«i r«ew"w»»« nn vwi^niXWixwiRAi Siiakata The Buckland Agency ■mNG TOWNSMP BOARD MEETING Dec 11. 1996 Moating colled io order by Supervisor of 7 00 pm All member* ond 2 resident* present Boord voted that the Freeport Rural Association remotn at if it. Board agreed with abandonment of Solomon Road between Eckert Rood ond 106th St Recom mended that the rood he named Humphrey Rood. Bills were approved lor payment o. presented. Emily Harrison Clerk (12/19) We wish to thank all of the people who were concerned about us while we were in the hospital. AU your prayers, letters and cards were a help in our recovery. Agnes & V. Harry Adrounie .AAiiouiii i's I lie O/icniny <>/ I lu'ir Nett' HASTINGS OFFICE January 6, 1997 51 1 \V. Stale Street • 948-1720 Char Bain, 945-2729 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 19, 1996 Spiking season starts for Hastings at Otsego Invite Hastings' varsity volleyball team opened its season with a promising start Saturday, making it to the quarterfinals in the Otsego Tournament. The Saxons finished pool play in second place behind Paw Paw. Hastings split with Hart (15-12. 4-15). lost to Paw Paw (4-15. 12-15), defeated the host Bulldogs (15-10. 15-10) and won over North Adams (15-3. 15-7). In the tournament's quarterfinals. Coach Peggy Boucher's squad lost to No. I seed Forest Hills Northern in three games (10-15, 17-15 and 15-17). Three Saxon spikers gave the team balance in the scoring department. Jodi Songer and Danielle Wildem each had 23 kills, while Anne Burghdoff spiked 22 kills. Janetie Jennings topped Hastings in digs with 49. Songer registered 47 digs and Burghdoff added 42. Burghdoff also had 49 assists. 8 solo blocks and 7 assists. Songer made 5 assists and 2 solo blocks and Summer Gillons dished off 34 assists. Hastings (2-2-1) will next play at the Holiday Cup Tournament this Saturday. Winners named in Hastings holiday contests Winning top honors in the residential lighting contest are Dan Sciba (center) and his wile Adrianna Sciba. They receive their award from John Fehsenfeld ol the Arts Council. Area grid stars are All-State Sherry Sanborn (left), owner of Hastings Color Center, receives the top overall, best decorated business award for the third time. Making the presentation is Jean Chase of the Hastings Chamber. The holiday season is a time of giving and receiving, but for some talented football players around this area it is also a time for honoring. Lakewood's Ron Spurgis and Delton's Scott Haas were both named first team All­ State by the high school football coaches. Spurgis made the Class BB team as a defensive lineman, while Haas was chosen to the Class B team as a defensive back Hastings’ linebacker Ed Youngs was given honorable mention status for the Class BB grid team. Youngs receives AII-MIFC honor Eight Michigan Tech football players were named to the 1996 All-Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference team, including senior Chris Youngs. Youngs, a Hastings native, earned honorable mention laurels for his play as a senior fullback on the Huskies* team. Youngs toted the ball 94 times for a teamhigh 447 yards. He concluded his college career with 1.132 rushing yards on 244 carries. Brian Shumway (left), chairman of the Chamber's Christmas Festival Weekend, presents a first place plaque to the winners in the service clubs division of tiro parade. Accepting on behalf of the Gold Wings Touring Association Chapter B are John and Pat Higgins. John Fehsenfeld (left), Thomapple Arts Council board member, presents season passes to Historic Chartton Park to Shelia Huis. Dray Huis and Tom Huis who were the second runners-up in the residential lighting contest. The Arts Council handled the judging for the Hastings Chamber. Grapplers post wins The Middle School traveled to two tournaments on Dec. 7, sending wrestlers to Holl and Gull Lake. The first string went to Holt where they placed third out of seven teams. At Gull Lake, Hastings had 15 of 28 wrestlers earn medals. At Holt First Place: Travis Milleson, Brian Sutfin. Second Place: Donavan Endsley, Greg Seeber. Sean Tefft. Third Place: Craig Bollhouse. Luke Waters. David Wright. Jason Goggins. Luke Rodgers. Robert Baker, Shaun Hollars. Isaac Weeks. Andrew Anger. Fourth Place: Andy Powell. • At Gull Lake First Plac-: Mark Peake. Ryan Rowse. Second Place: Mike Case. Richard Force. Richard Gibson. Paul Henney. Andy Keller. John Wilcox. Third Place: Rick Wank. Chad Davis. Paul Cosccrelli. Tim Cole. Fourth Place: Jeremy Butler, R.J. Williams. Dan Worth. Downing the Devils The middle school team opened its season with a 66-30 win over Gull Lake on Dec. 4. Winning by Fall: Greg Seeber. Lucas Walers. Brett Allen. Andy Powell. Mike Hamp. Brian Sutfin. Jason Goggins. Robert Johnson. Sean Tefft. Shaun Hollars. Andrew Anger. Winning Exhibitions: Mike Case. John Wilcox, Tim Cole, Sam Carey, David Dunkleburger. Rick Wank. Joe Keller. Mark Peak, Chris Brown. Jason OHeran. The After School Special program, sponsored by Peace and Quimby United Methodist churches, captured first place in the children's division of parade entries. Accepting the honors from Lorraine Palmer (left) of the Hastings Lions Club are children who are active in the program: Scott Larsen, Travis Coenen, Zack Coenen, Jim Coenen, Courtney Larsen and Casey Pennepacker. Carole and Norm Barlow, owner of Bartow's Florist and Christian Book Store, receive the second place honorable mention award in the business decorating contest from Jean Chase of the Cnamber. WRESTLERS continued from page 13 This is one of the cute window displays at Hastings Coloi Center, judged the best decorated In the business contest. came one week after Middleville edged them for first place in an invitational last weekend. "Good hard wrestling." Middleville Coach Tom Lehman said of Saturday's tournament. "They beat us in a couple of spots that we thought we would win. They battled all the way." Otto pinned a fellow Middleville wrestler. Mike Smith, in 3:48 to win the 130-pound class. Middleton earned his championship with a 3-2 decision over Central Montcalm's Ed Schneider Kyle Brower took second place at 103. dropping a 6-3 decision to Northview's Joe Fortier in the championship. Overall. Coach Lehman said his team still has some work to do. More winners on next page JV results At Hart. Hastings junior varsity team traveled Saturday with six wrestlers winning medals Rob Lee (135) and Lucas Reaser (171) both went 3-0 and earned first place medals. Nathan McKelvey (95) an*I Chad Campbell (119) took second places. Isaac Smith (171) and Gabc McCarty (215) look thirds and Jay Campbell (140) and Jeremiah Johnson (160) ended up with fourth places Heart's Desire won first place honorable mention in the business decorating contest. In the photo, from left, are employee Barb Toburen, Jean Chase of the Chamber and owner Dorothy Conklin. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 19. 1996 — Page 15 Happy time kids take part in live nativity The students at Happy Time Pre-School have been practicing the live nativity for their parents and friends at the annual Christmas Party this week. They took turns dressing up like Mary . Joseph, an angel and a shepherd. They decorated the walls with sheep and shepherds as they followed the star to Bethlehem The students all will participate in the “Angel Band" as they sing songs and play the Christmas bells at the Christmas program. Refreshments and exchanging gifts will follow the program. One already was held Wednesday morning. Two others are scheduled for today al 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Taking part in this live nativity scene at the Happy Time Preschool are (from left) Jessica Czinder, Taylor Simpson, Nicholas Haskamp and Eric Pettengill. First runners-up in the residential decorating contest were the Purdun family. Shown here are (from left) Shelby, Andrea. Ashley and Alex Purdun, with Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum. They received seasonal passes to Chartton Park events Missing are Justin and Rod Purdun. Jessica Czinder brought her doll from home to portray the Baby Jesus for the live nativity. BOY, Terrick Andrew bom at Pennock Hospital at 7:13 p.m. on Nov. 16. 1996 to Jenee and Larry Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 22 inches long. Every little boy’s wish BOY, Thad ADc- Lorn at Pennock Hospital at 11:24 a.m. on Nov. 13, 1996 to Destiny Roscoe of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9M ozs. and 20 inches long. This big Tonka- truck was part of the Barry County Road Commission's "best of show" entry in the recent Hastings Christmas parade. A sign on the plow says: "What every little boy wanted for Christmas." The Road Commission also had a long float, decorated to the theme of "Over ihe River and Through the Woods to Grandmother's House We Go." Miller Real Estate was the first-place winner, in the business category for the Chnstmas parade and the Hastings First United Methodist Church won in the church category. Shown here (from left) are Hastings Area Chamber ot Commerce Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum, Cincy (Scotti) Scott ot Miller Real Estate and her nephew, MacKenzie Hammond and Bobbi Roush, representing the First United Methodist Church. They won certficates to Charlton Park events. Tom Warner receives Chartton Park certificates from Dixie Stadel-Manshum, chamber executive director, for being a runner-up in the holiday lighting contest in the residential category His display can be seen at 836 E. Bond St. John Jerkatis new safety director at Hastings Mfg. Hastings Manufacturing Company has an­ nounced the appointment of a key corporate personnel. The company has added the position of safety director to John J. Jerkatis. Jr., current responsibilities of plant engineer. The new safety director's responsibilities include out­ sourcing of contract and service re­ quirements. building and ground maintenance, plant and office housekeeping, corporate security, fire prevention and safety. Jerkatis has been with the company 28 years A .-nd formerly performed the duties of draft­ sman. project engineer, planning engineer and plant engineer. He. and his wife Vicki, live r. Barlow Lake. Their daughter. Angela, is a senior at the University of Michigan From its headquarters tn Hastings, the Hastings Manufacturing Company serves the automotive parts market with piston rings, mechanics’ tools and engine additives. These products, available under the “Hastings" and "Casitc" brand names, are manufactured and marketed woridwioe. Christmas Eve Invitation WORSHIP SERVICES AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 South Broadway, Hastings FAMILY SERVICE for all ages - 700-7:40 p.m. Special Music Carols and Christmas Sc.iptures The Candy Maker's Witness” Artificial Candle-lighting SERVICE OF CELEBRATION LX MUSIC - 1100-12:00 p.m tfitr <Bnnk Chancel and Cadette Choirs. String Ensemble, Organ and Piano, Woodwinds and Brass, and Handchimes “Allegro Maestoso“What Child Shall Come?” “O Holy Night” "What is this Lovely Fragrance7- “What Moments of Wonder" “Carol to Beauty” “Fanfare of the Angels" Candle-lighting with “Silent Night" Broadcast over WBCH / Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC Like favorite traditions, some things get better year after year. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 19, 1996 COURT NEWS: A Middleville man was given probation and jail time for possession of marijuana Randy L. Brush Jr.. 28. of 713 Briggs Road. Middleville, pleaded guilty to posses­ sion of marijuana In exchange for his plea, a charge of delivery or manufacture of mari­ juana was dismissed. Prosecutor Dale Crowley told the court a "7411“ plea agreement was made for the de­ livery charge, but further research found the law the agreement was made under only ap­ plied to possession — not delivery or manu­ facture. He said he had no objection to dclay- ing jail time. Circuit Judge James Fisher sentenced Brush to two years probation. Brush's li­ cense was suspended for six months, and he may apply for a restricted license after 60 days. Brush was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with credit for one day served and 60 days suspended. He was ordered to pay $1,000 in costs. $1,000 in fines, a probation oversight fee and a $150 forensic fee to be paid within 90 days of his sentencing. He was also made eligible for work release and ordered to attend substance abuse counseling. Steve DeBoer completes Michigan sheriff training Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer has completed a two-week training program for new sheriffs sponsored by the Michigan Sheriffs' Association (MSA). The program is held every four years. DeBoer was also elected by his class of sheriffs to serve as a representative on the Board of Directors of the MSA. Each class e’ects one representative to the board. DeBoer, who was appointed sheriff two years ago upon the retirement of David Wood, was elected to his first full term in November. The program, held in Lansing Dec. 2-13. was co-sponsored by the Michigan Justice Training Commission and facilitated by the Criminal Justice Management Institute. The program was attended by 14 of the 16 sher­ iffs elected for the first time in November and by two sheriffs who assumed office mid­ term. MSA executive director Cathleen P. Klintworth. said DeBoer easily satisfied course requirements in earning a certificate of completion. Topics addressed included the role of sher­ iffs. basic management skills, secondary road patrol, jail issues, law enforcement princi­ ples. crime victims' rights, ethics, mental health, juvenile issues, working with elected officials and public relations. Workshops and lectures were presented by professionals in and out of law enforcement, including current sheriffs, jail administrators, attorneys, court officials and risk manage­ ment experts. Representative from state gov­ ernment agencies spoke about their organiza­ tions and how they interact with sheriffs de­ partments around the state. The Michigan Sheriffs Association is the stale's oldest law enforcement organization, whose mission includes serving the citizens of the state by ensuring their safety and security. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friend, or CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. /n other circuit court business Thursday: • Michael D. Rischow, 38. of Fenwick was sentenced to jail and continued probation for violating his probation. "This is. I think, a defendant who will al­ ways be a problem under supervision." Crowley said. He added the purpose of proba­ tion had been to provide protection to the Rischow's victim — he had pleaded no con­ test in Aug. 1995 to a charge of stalking. Crowley recommended that probation be continued and some jail time imposed. Rischow's attorney. James Goul ooze, said "1 respectfully disagree with Mr. Crowley that Mr. Rischow is always going to be a problem on probation." He said Rischow had recently attended programs at Pine Rest Hospital and that the court was aware of Rischow's substance abuse problem. "He's recognizing he has to take responsibility for himself." Goulooze added. Rischow told the court he is learning that he has a depression and anxiety problem, and that he wouldn't mind four lo five years more of probation, "to keep me in check." In imposing sentence, Fisher told Rischow "I'm sorry, too, and I think you have made efforts to change for the better." He added that he has tried different options and "The only thing I have diftutnt to try is jail lime." He sentenced Rischow to 90 days in jail with credit for 23 days served, continued Rischow's probation and made him eligible for work release. • Timothy J. Lima. 33, of Grand Rapids, had a pre-trial conference postponed until Jan. 9, after Crowley informed the court he was expecting a preliminary hearing and bind over to circuit court in about a week for Li­ ma's co-conspirator. He asked that the two have a joint pre-trial conference on Jan. 9. Lima is charged with two counts of armed robbery, three counts of carrying a firearm during the commission of a felony and one count of first degree home invasion stem­ ming from the robbery of an Orangeville Township home in February, as well as be­ ing a fourth offense habitual offender. • Timothy K. Baker. 18. of 6522 Lindsey Road. Delton, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to report in August and September, possessing or consuming alco­ hol. He was scheduled for a Jan. 23 sentenc­ ing. 7 I or Salt \itlntmHiic ■M- W, CARS FOR $123. Seized and nM locally by IRS, DEA, FE1. 1400-522-2730. ul 2188. I <•/ II. nt 2 BEDROOM LAKEFRONT Wall Uke Delton. I year lease. References and deposit Call evenings and weekends 623 8218___________________ DELUXE APARTMENT NOW AVAILABLE. 2 bedrooms, attached garage with electric opener. Landlord pays heat and waler. Balcony, dishwasher, and more $565 per month. Phone Len, 948-2808 or page Bill, 517-340-2728 and leave number. DELTON/H/.STINGS AREA best location, pad: like setting, cozy, warm horns and garage, beautiful all new interior and carpeting, large, comfy bedroom, for 1 or 2 adults, no smoking or pets, $450 plus utili­ ties. 616-664-4983. thank \ tm H mm d WANTED - Old Phone #4*4094. \hdnh poUMrtr ■ lloim $ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO'S wrong color, co huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobtie homes. Custom built for walerbed, 1st time home buyers program available, win rctocMe free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. lit ip II tlllli d CN A THAT IS A self starter, cook and cleans, 3 days a week to start immediately, 9:30 aan. to 6:30 pjx, call 948-9433. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl. Freeport, MI EOE CARD OF THANKS Thanks lo family, friends and neighbors and everyone who sent cards, gifts and phone calls for our 50th Anniversary. Jia A Mary Ann Keast CARD OF THANKS Thanks for making our 55<h anniversary a special day, for each one who sent cards and our children for remembering the day. God bless each one. Thmks, Allie A Marion Smith lln\int ^\ Siltin' PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. \ altonal Thank You... A big thank you is extended to all who assist­ ed. made donations or participated in the 1996 Christmas Festival in Hastings weekend Kmart, JCPenney. Floral Designs. Barlow Florist. Hastings Floral Shop. Cinema 4. Felpausch, Hastings Chrysler Plymouth-Dodge-Jeep-Eagle. Blankenstein Pontiac Olds GMC, Seif Chevrolet and Buick. J-Ad Graphics. WBCH and King's Music Center. Qty of Hastings. Barry County Commissioners, Hastings Public Library. Hastings Area Schools, Mayor Frank Campbell. Qty Police. Hastings DPW, Father Chuck Fischer and St. Rose Parish, United Methodist Church and Jubal Brass. Students who participated in the Poster contest. Beil Ringers. Live Nativity staff and its leader Steve Reid. Thornapple Arts Council and Storytellers Steve Reid and Chnstine Anderson for the Saturday evening events at St. Rose. Home to Home Craft Show participants. Business Open House participants. Holly Trolley. Exchange Oub. Kiwanis Club. Thor nappie Arts Council. Thornapple Garden Club. Charhon Park. First Baptist Church Praise Singers. Lions Club. Jaycees and Hospice To Sheriff and Jube Deboer and Don Ford. Thank you to all who participated in the busi­ ness and residential lighting contest and the parade and the fudges provided by the Arts Council. Merry Christmas to all from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Christmas Festival Committee. 1 • Chad M. Nixon. 24. of 5377 N. Charl­ ton Park Road, Hastings, had probation con­ tinued and was sentenced to 45 days in jail with credit for two days served, $500 in costs and made eligible for work release after be violated his probation. "I tried to keep you out of jail, Mr. Nixon." Fisher said. "I'm sorry it didn't work out." • Joel A. Cipcic, 19. of 5300 Gun Lake Road, Hastings, filed a written waiver of ar­ raignment. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf to a charge of conspiracy to de­ liver marijuana, from an August case in Hastings' Second Ward Park. He was scheduled for a Jan. 9 pre-trial con­ ference. • Thomas L. Swainston, 46, of 307 High St., Middleville, filed a written waiver of ar­ raignment. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf to charges of second degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct and fourth offense habit­ ual offender. Legal Notice \d\ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. CaU American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026. exL 1400, 24hn._______________________ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED NOW. $120 daily processing mail from your home for Nation­ al Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings. Application 1-617-455-1918,24 hn._________________________ START DATING TONIGHT! Play Michigan's dating game; 1-800-RQMANCE, ext*4947 STEEL BUILDING SALES and construction. Huge profit potential. Manufacturer select­ ing dealer in available markets. (303) 758-4135 ExL 6200 / or Suh BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with dclux frame and Sealy pillow top. Deluxe mattress set, 2 months old, cost $1,400. Must sell! $350. 1-517-676-6414______________ FOR SALE SMALL WERLITZER piano in excel­ lent condition, $400. 616-367-4407 ________________ QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS SET, frame and brass head board “Brand New"! Cost over $600, sacrifice $190. 1-517-699-2251______________ SNOW THROWER: Mont­ gomery Ward, 8hp. 3-speed, power reverse, $300 OBO. 948-2142 after 6pm._________ WESTON’S CARPETING. Carpet-New! Light mauve Berber. 15x23, $265; Blue plush, 12x14, $95; Brown tones sculpture, 12x12, $80; 12x30, $200 (other sizes available); Teal sculpture, 12x11-1/2, $75. 868 2051 Adult foster care home robbery suspects arrested Three people have been arrested in the Dec. 9 armed robbery of the Laurel Manor adult foster care home in Maple Grove Township. First Lt. Ron Neil, commander of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings, said the three now are lodged in the Eaton County Jail on related offenses. He said the three have given statements that implicate them in the robbery and warrants are being sought from the Barry County Prosecutor's Office Three men armed with shotguns and wear­ ing black ski masks burst into the home on Lawrence Road about 9:30 p.m. Monday. Dec. 9, and took more than $1,500. They ordered three people — Carolyn Wagner, the owner; Bill Gray, the cook; and Jeremy Greenman. a neighborhood teen visiting for the night —- to the kitchen where they were bound and gagged The four residents in the house were not disturbed, even though the wing of the house the residents live in was directly adjacent to the kitchen. The robbers took money that is normally deposited into accounts for residents, but had been held out for a Christmas shopping trip scheduled for later in the week. The three suspects' names are not being re­ leased. pending the authorization of warrants from the prosecutor's office. Two nabbed In fake money scam HASTINGS — A 36-year old male and a 30-year female were arrested Tuesday on charges of uttering and publishing after they attempted 16 pass altered currency. The two allegedly altered one-dollar bills to look like 20-dollar bills. They tried to use them at several area businesses, including Cappon s Shell Station, Felpausch Food Store and the R & J Citgo on Gun Lake Road. The investigation included units from the United Stales Secret Service. Several other counties in Michigan are now looking at the two as suspects in similar incidents throughout the area. Nashville teen hurt In accident EATON COUNTY — A Nashville teen was seriously injured in a Saturday morning accident in Eaton County. The Eaton County Sheriffs Department said Clark Fenby Jr., 42, of Grand Ledge was westbound on M-79 west of Mason Road, when his pickup struck an icy patch in a shaded area of the road. Fenby's vehicle veered across the center line, sideswiping a sedan driven by Steven Stanton, 42. of Nashville. Fenby's vehicle continued across the eastbound lane into a ditch, striking some small trees. Stanton's vehicle also went off the south side of the road, striking a cement culvert and a tree. Stanton was trapped in his vehicle along with his two passengers, Elizabeth Stanton, 16, and Stephanie Stanton, 14. Stephanie Stunton was airlifted to Bronson Hospital, where she was listed in critical condition Wednesday in the pediatric intensive care unit. Steven and Elizabeth Stanton were treated and transported by Vermontville and Nashville EMS. Fenby was not injured. 3 held In Middleville break-ins MIDDLEVILLE — Middleville police are seeking formal charges against two juveniles and one adult linked to several break-ins at Thornapple-Kellogg High School and homes in Middleville. Police said they have recovered about 85 percent of the property taken from September to early last week. Police said they are attempting to link a few other burglaries to the suspects. Though police do not expect to have the case turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor's Office until sometime this week, they said they believe they will request a total of 14 felony counts and one misdemeanor counts against the three suspects. Drunk driving factor In accident RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Sheriffs deputies are seeking a drunk driving charge against a 37-year-old Shelbyville woman after she was involved in a one-car accident Dec. 7 on Chief Noonday Road near Whitmore Road. Deputies found the car on the south side of Chief Noonday Road, facing west. 20-30 feet off the roadway. A search of the surrounding area found the driver about 25 feet away from the car. Deputies said it appeared she had ralked away from the car. before collapsing. Two boys told deputies they had been walking along Chief Noonday when they saw an eastbound vehicle pass them, swerving from side to side, eventually leaving the roadway. Deputies said they and three EMTs involved all found the woman lo have an odor of intoxicants. When deputies talked to the woman in her emergency room, she could not give details about the accident or how much alcohol she had consumed. She also had a strong odor of intoxicants on her breath, they said. Deputies were seeking a charge of third offense drunk driving. Juvenile caught after escape try HASTINGS — Units from the Hastings Qty Police, Michigan State Police and Barry County Sheriffs Department apprehended a 15-year old male who attempted to tscape flk Boord ot Review oppolntmentt - Slocum. Sarver. Kletzmonn. Approved convention expenses for oHtears and trustees. Amended budget In Township Half category. Oetermined FAX charge to be SOC per page Fold outstanding bill*. Adjourned at 7:30. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (12-19) juvenile transportation officers. The boy had earlier appeared in Family Court on a probation violation charge when he asked officers to stop so he could use the bathroom. After they stopped at McDonald’s, the boy broke away and ran when transportation officers were attempting to unlock a truck STATYOFWCMMAN MWATK COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUMJCATKM NOTICt allegedly stole $90 from a locker at the Pennock Hospital Fitness Center. The victim told Hastings City Police officers he had left the money in his pants pocket Piumihldi File Na. 96-22014-JE Estate of ROSEMARY RAMSEY. DECEASED. Social Security No. 384-36-2033 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In the estate may be borred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTO: On January 8. 1997 at 9:30 a.m.. In the rrobote courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richord H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a bearing will bo held on the petition of Garry Ramsey requesting that Garry Ramsey bo ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Rosemary Ramsey, who lived ot 2484 Filer Rood. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever borred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. November 21. 1996 GARRY RAMSEY By: Richard J. Hudson 4400 Orchard Delton. Ml 49046 Richard J. Hudson (FIS220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE * YOUNGSMA 607 North Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 616 945-3495 OMO door. He was caught and taken to the Allegan County Youth Home. Teens held In fitness center theft HASTINGS — Charges are being sought against three teenage males after they in the locker as he went to work out. Officers looked over sign-in sheets and found three people sign-in and out al the same time and recognized two names. The 16-year-old said he and a 17-ycar-old and 14-year-old had gone to the fitness center to work out. The 14-year-old opened the locker to put his clothes in, but found the victim's clothes already there. He called over the 17-year-old to look at a watch, who then searched the pants pockets and found the money. The 14-year-old said something to the effect of he wanted the money to be split because he had originally opened the locker. The 16-year-old said the 17-year-old said he wanted to use the money to pay off court fines from an earlier offense After being questioned by police, the 17-year-old returned the money to officers. He said the 14-year-old had asked for some of the money, but he refused to give it to him, not wanting him to get into further trouble. Police were seeking charges of larceny from a building. Citation issued In truck-bus cash HASTINGS — A Hastings teen was cited in a truck-school bus accident that slightly injured six students last week Wednesday. Police said a northbound truck driven by Quiey E. Case, 16, attempted to make a left turn onto Clinton Street from Market Street, when it was struck by the bus. Case told police the eastbound bus, driven by Verna M. Brown. 59. of Hastings, had its right turn signal on. so she thought it was safe to make her turn. Brown told police she didn't know if her turn signal was on or not. Case was cited for failing to yield. She and her passenger. Calie Case, 14. of Hastings were not injured The six injured students. Ashley Hartman. 8. Brittany Hartman, 8. Matthew Schwanke, 7. Amber Calhuun. 11. Kuala Villeneuve. 9. and Kathleen Kessler, 10. all of Hastings, were treated by EMT crews for minor injuries. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/523/HastingsBanner_1996-12-26.pdf 099462ac16de4cd5763d0ab183857280 PDF Text Text Recap of city highlights Hastings students help others See Page 3 Top local sports stories SeePage 6 The Hastings See Page 9 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 THURSDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1996 VOLUME 143. NO 51 PRICE 50* KCC’s arrival tops stories from 1996 The opening of the Kellogg Community College satellite campus near Hastings was voted the top story of 1996 in the annual vote of Banner news staff members and man­ agement. KCCs arrival won by a wide margin over the runner-up. the anticipated closing of the JCPenney store in downtown Hastings. Placing third was the unusual story of the 9year-old boy who was accused of stalking a gH who was a classmate. Finishing in a tie for fourth were the completion of the story about Pennock Hos­ pital's quest for a parking lot across the street, which had placed first in 1995. and the Barry County Road Commission s illfated proposal to build an asphalt plant. Rounding out the top 10 were the Mid­ dleville wrestling team winning the state championship, sixth, the closing of the Pro­ line industry, seventh; plans for the estab­ lishment of the Barry County Community Resource Network facility, eighth; the City of Hastings' plans to move out of City Hall and into what now is the MainStreet Sav­ ings Bank building, ninth; and the razing of the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse to make way for a Wendy's Restaurant and new MainStreet Savings facility. Honorable mes.tion selections included the collapse of the Algonquin Lake Dam and subsequent efforts for repairs; the disbanding of the Joint Economic Development Com­ mission and the city him.g iu executive di-* rector, Joseph Rahn as its first economic de velopment director, the disagreements over sewer improvement fees between the city and Hanover Village developers; the Lakewood school district finally passing a bond issue to build a new middle school; and finally reaching an agreement on solid waste impor­ tation and exportation, with two-thirds of Barry County's municipalities in accord. KCC's opening in September with more than 400 students was chosen No. I because of its long-range impact on Barry County. It is expected to create new jobs, a better work force and more opportunities for citizens who don't have the ability to travel to Grand Rapids or Battle Creek for access to higher education. The $2.95 million KCC Barry County Center, a 20.000-square-foot facility, was formally dedicated Dec. 12. KCC's announcement that it was building a satellite facility a year ago put it at No. 4 among the top stories of 1995. Nearly as important as KCCs arrival was Penney s departure. A fixture in the down­ town Hastings area for more than 60 years, it will be closed early next year by a decision made higher up in the company. The story of 9-year-old Larry Hess, who was brought into Probate Court to answer accusations he stalked a 10-year-old girl, at­ tracted a great deal of media attention far and near. His appearance in court last spring was a media event, though his case was adjourned and not much about it has been heard since. Pennock Hospital in 1995 was frustrated in its attempts to expand at its current site and build a parking lot on the south side of Green Street. However, it finally was granted a special use permit in September by the See TOP TIN continued on page 11 Kellogg Community College's Barry County Center, off Gun Lake Road. Three arrested for robbery of foster care home Hasto^s to be conpoaed A tend ptiiued pieaxial caricatte of Hailing* will be generated for pottle enjoyment by Roa Loeea al Tbwe . Square Graphic. Ute IS i 24 rack piece, wScb «U feellire local buiineaea. Khoola. teedtncifa and public buiidmja, will be dbtributed as an insert to subacribcm of the Hastings Banner and will be dtytayod around town. The project will involve taktag more tai 200 photographs of buildings and business locaiic“!X Retirement party for DeRon librarian A retirement party will be held tram 2 pan. to 4 pin. Sunday. Jan. S far Dorothy Tester, librarian for the Delton Diana Library. The public is invited to attend the event, which will be held at the Barry Tbwnship Hall on Orchard Street I by Cindy J. Smith Staff Writer Three Charlotte area men were arraigned Friday in Barry County District Court for a Dec. 9 armed robbery at the Laurel Manor Adult Foster Care Home in Maple Grove Township. Michael Jay Dupree. 18. Tomas Erik Par­ sons. 20. both of Charlotte, and Christopher Ryan Cummings, 17. of Holt are facing felony charges of armed robbery, home inva­ sion, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Each could spend life in prison if convicted. An investigation conducted by Detective Lou Quinn of the Michigan Stale Police in Hastings began Dec. 9 when a 911 call was placed from the Lawrence Road residence where Carolyn Wagner owns and manages an adult foster care facility. Wagner said that three men armed with shotguns and wearing black ski masks had burst into her home, and bound her. Bill Gray and Jeremy Greenman with duct tape. The intruders turned drawers upside down and took $1,500 in cash, which had been set aside to take four foster care residents Christmas shopping after cashing their so­ cial security checks. "The whole incident was so degrading." Wagner has said. "It was like being raped. I would like to see these men caught and hu­ miliated the same way that they humiliated me." Following the incident, several clues led po­ lice to a Motel 6 located in Delta Township where the suspects were apprehended "There were guns everywhere, on the floor, the bed, and against the wall." Detective Lou Quinn When police entered the motel room. Quinn said. "There were guns every­ where...On the floor, the bed. and against the wall." Quinn said that seven guns were recovered there and since the arrest more have been re­ covered, all believed to be stolen. Masks and shoes believed to be worn during the felony were also found in the vehicle. All three arc also suspected to be related to gang activities and identify themselves as ICP (Insane Clown Posse). "It don't know if this rock group had a bearing on what these guys did or not." said Quinn. "But they dress like clowns and go to these concerts. They idolize this group. One might have the impression that this is gang related." He also said that the three are believed to be involved in a dozen or more recent home invasions in Eaton County. Cash/surety bonds of $50,000 were set for each of the three before they were remanded back to the Eaton County Jail where they remain lodged following a related arrest on felony firearm and possession of marijuana. The three are scheduled to return to Barry County District Court for a preliminary exam Dec. 30. State police post commander to retire in January Ron Neil. Hastings State Police Post commander, will retire in late January, he announced recently. Neil, who grew up near Woodland, began his career in 1971 as a trooper at the Pontiac post, he was one of the orig­ inal members of the Stale Police Team when it was created in 1975. He served on the Hastings team as trooper until 1981. when he was promot­ ed to detective sergeant and transferred to the Criminal Investigative Division of the State Police in Lansing. In 1985, he was moved to the Michael DePree, Christopher Cummings and Tomas Parsons were arraigned in Barry County District Court before Magistrate Glen Staup on Friday. Each is charged with armed robbery, home invasion and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony at a Lawrence Road residence. They also face additional charges in Eaton County. I Criminal Division of the Michigan Attorney General ’» office in Lansing and in 1987. he was assigned to the Wayland post, where he served until Dec. 19. 1993 when he was named commander of the Hastings post, succeeding the late First Lt. Richard Zimmerman. Neil's replacement has not been named. I �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1996 1996 the year of construction for Hastings schools By Mary Warner Staff Writer A $22 million building and renovation project that included construction of a new elementary school led the list of noteworthy events occurring in the Hastings School District in 1996. according to school super* intendent Carl Schoessel. Voters approved a $22 million bond issue in September of 1995, and in December of 1995 the first of the construction projects got underway. All of 1996 has been spent by project coordinator Christman Co. of Grand Rapids building additions to three buildings, renovating portions of those same buildings, starting construction of a new elementary on Starr School Road, and starting site work for planned renovations to two other buildings Students district-wide arc already benefit­ ing from the project, with some schools* ad­ ditions and renovations completed or near completion. Also, because $1.4 million of the $22 million was set aside for the addition of technology, computers have been added to many of the buildings, with plans to have computers in every classroom by August of 1997. A new addition at Pleasantview which houses a computer lab and new library is al­ ready in use. as is a brand new science lab room in the older portion of the building (hat served as the library prior to the build­ ing of the addition. Everything is completed at Pleasantview with the exception of out­ side work, which will include adding an en­ tranceway to the parking lot. paving the parking lol and driveways, and paving behind the school, which will help keep din outside rather than having it tracked inside by stu­ dents. Students and staff are also anxiously waiting for new computers for the computer lab. At Central Elementary and Hastings Middle School, students returning to school after the holiday break will shortly thereafter be able to enjoy newly-completed additions to both buildings. Schoessel said plans are to have staff be­ gin on Jan 6 preparing the new rooms for students, and to begin holding classes in them Jan. 13. In the Middle School, the addition houses 10 new classrooms, one multi-purpose room, a library, new offices for the principal and counselors, a new central entryway, and a new front parking lot. A highlight of the addition is a two-story glass entry w ay built on the west end. Also, the new addition was "built to match what we're doing academically." Schoessel said. Because of the middle school's emphasis on team teaching, large rooms were built in the addition that can be made smaller with fold­ ing wall partitions. In the already-existing sections of the mid­ dle school, the school’s existing computer lab was completed renovated and two new computer labs were added. All the science labs and classrooms were also renovated, and a new home economics classroom was put in. And after suffering in the heat of early summer and late summer in interior second and third floor classrooms in the middle school that lack windows, students this past fall were finally able to enjoy the soothing coolness generated by new air conditioning At Central Elementary, the new addition houses a new gym. a new science room, and a new music room. In the older portion of the sc hoc I. a classroom was converted into an art room, a new computer lab was put in next to the existing library, and an all-pur­ pose room was converted into a new coun­ selor's office. Workmen are currently preparing the sites at both Northeastern and Southeastern elementaries for the construction of new addi­ tions which will house such facilities as new classrooms, science, art. and music rooms, computer labs, office spaces, and spaces for special education programming. Additions to the all-purpose/gymnasium rooms of both schools will be added to create lunchtime eat­ ing areas, meaning physical education classes will be able to be held throughout the day when the eating areas are completed (now. students eat on tables in the gyms that are folded up when not in use). At the high school, plans are to take out a storage room in the art room, re-insulate parts of the building, and air-condition part of the building, which, like the middle school, has a number of interior windowless classrooms that are very hot at certain times of the year. Wort on Starr School began at the end of the summer, and continues. Deadline for it to be completed is next August. Schoessel said an open house will be held for Central Elementary and Hastings Middle School Jan. 26. That is the same date as the Superbowl. Schoessel said, but the plans are to have the ceremony in the afternoon. The open house will give visitors a chance to tour the new facilities. Schoessel rated the expansion of the school’s Reading Recovery program another noteworthy event in the school district. Additional staff was added to make possible the implementation of the program in all the elementary schools. The program is an early intervention pro­ gram that enables lower-achieving students to catch up to their peers. Academically, the district made progress in several areas, according to Judy Shelton, director of educational services for the district. The leaching staff and administration "worked very hard on School to Work programs." she said. Teachers Doug Mann. Mike Schneiderhan, and Pat Smith and counselor Sheree Newell spearheaded efforts to give students a chance to explore voca­ tional options in the form of job shadowing, job mentoring, school and business partner­ ships. employer-sponsored training kind ca­ reer presemaitons lo students. The districtJshe explained, is "ncAipngcr just preparing students for a high school diploma." but also preparing them for life af­ ter high school School to Work programs were expanded this past year to include ju­ niors as well as seniors, she said. Students with disabilities were also given more oppe (unities to explore future em­ ployment possibilities. Shelton said, through the hiring of a jobs coach, which was made possible through a grant from the Michigan Jobs Commission. Also this past year, the district has "done a lot of expansion in writing," she said, to prepare students for new state assessment tests that are requiring higher-level writing skills than were previously required. "We’ve installed in those auas. “Z Band” featured at Musician’s Showcase Classic rock and original lunes will be performed by the Battle Creek group. Z Band, when Arby’s of Hastings hosts its next Musician’s Showcase of Music at 8 p.m. Friday. Dec. 27. Farmed in the mid 1970’s. Z Band includes former members of Stonehedge, a popular 1960’s and ‘70's band in Michigan. The new elementary is located on what used to be a farmer's field off Starr School Road. Z Band, which includes Lake Odessa man Martin Vipond. is currently record­ ing a CD and rock opera movie entitled “Ninth Hour." This will include all orig­ inal music by the band members. Al Friday’s concert. Z Band will combine iu original songs along with popular hits from the '60s and ’70s. Seating at the concert is on a first come, first served basis. said. And teachers and administrators are rewrit­ ing compentency lists for their curriculums, making them "more easily understood and manageable." Within the district as a whole, other events played a part in the shaping of 1996 in the school district. Teachers worked without a contract for almost half a year while negotiators ham­ mered out a new three-year contract, which was recently approved by both teachers and the school board. The district was turned down twice by vot­ ers for just over a half of a mill it requested for Central Elementary and Hastings Middle School, which was needed to fund additional staff and operating expenses for the new addi­ tions. Students spent their first year in the high school with a new schedule that gives them "seminar" periods to complete homework, re-take tests, or do lab work, and also gives them some 85-minute class periods. One of the reasons the schedule was changed was to give teachers a chance to diversify their teaching. The school board also decided to partici­ pate in an informal program with Delton Kellogg whereby students would have the choice of attending either district, with the only provision being that any differences in state aid be made up by the student. This was in response to state "Schools of Choice" legislation allowing schools in the same intermediate school district to swap students. Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER Students at Hastings High School helped with the installation of new computers at Central and the middle school by helping to install the system software. FDA approves new drug to : treat respiratory infections:; WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Food and Drug Administration has cleared for marketing in the United Stales deputy director of the FDA's center of" drug evaluation and research. The priority label is given when a prospective drug is , a new oncc-a-day drug to treat three stubborn respiratory infections in adults. The medicine, called Levaquin, fights expected to treat a currently untreatable condition or is expected to be a * significant improvement over drugs ' certain types of pneumonia, sinusitis and bronchitis _ bacterial infections that afflict more than 50 million people each already on the market, he said. Lumpkin said the new drug is a t variation of ofloxacin, which the same company has marketed for four or five year. The drug, to be marketed by OrthoMcNcil Pharmaceutical of Raritan. NJ., a Johnson & Johnson company, also can be used lo treat some skin, urinary tract and kidney infections. It will be available next month in both tablet and intravenous forms. More than 3.450 patients on the drug participated in clinical trials, which the company says proved that it was at least as effective as current drugs being used to years. Clinical trials for ofloxacin were conducted in the late 1980s and early • 1990s when researchers thought a drug had to be taken three to four times a day • to maintain an effective level in the ‘ bloodstream, he said. Since then, clinical trials have indicated that a single daily dose for certain drugs is enough, he said. treat the three respiratory infections. "Compared to many traditional anliinfcctivc agents. Levaquin offers significant advantages to patients and their physicians," James B. Kahn, senior director of infectious disease research and clinical affairs for Orlho-McNcil. said in statement released Friday. “Il’s administered only once a day. The Silent Observer convenience of this simple regimen should mean greater case of patient compliance" (Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years) The FDA. however, gave the drug The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 application a standard, not priority designation, said Dr. Mac Lumpkin. <__________________ ___________________________________________________ _ 1-800-331-9031 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1996 — Page 3 City has ups and downs and milestones in ‘96 by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings hit a few significant milestones in 1996. it helped bring closure to the lengthy de­ bate over Pennock Hospital's plans to build a parking lot across the street, it formally decided to move iu headquarters to the cur­ rent MainStreet Savings & Loan building, it saw the beginning of a new era under new Mayor Frank Campbell, it hired a full-time economic development director and it wres­ tled with problems over Hastings' largest residential development So it was a mixed bag. but progress has been made during the year. At the end of 1995. the city had gone through two emotional and divisive issues — the hospital's plan and a proposed historic district. The latter was decided in election in November 1995. but the latter finally was resolved in late September. But perhaps the biggest news of 1996 was the announcement that Hastings government will move oui of iu currer.: site at the comer of Broadway and State Street and into what now is MainStreet Savings & Loan al the comer of State and Michigan Avenue. MainStreet. meanwhile, plans to move to the site of the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse on West State Street, which was razed last spring. The musical chairs game was the result of the city's growing problems with lack of space at City Hall. The cramped quarters for the police department particularly has been a problem. The City Council last summer agreed to buy the new home from MainStreet and have it renovated and ready for occupancy by early 1998. Meanwhile, the old City Hall site and a house and property the city owns to the immediate west is being appraised. Bringing lo an end the Pennock Hwpital story was a lengthy and difficult process. For much of 1995. the City Council and Planning Commission had watched two dif­ fering and emotional views of the hospital's proposal to expand al iu current Professional Building and build a parking lot across the st ret on Green Street. Even after the request was turned down by the council and Planning Commission. Pennock decided to prepare the way by demolishing five houses across the street, a move that angered many citizens who live in the neighborhood. Just before the end of 1995. Pennock filed suit against the charging that it wasn't given due process when its plan was rejected. But a judge ruled that Pennock had not ex­ hausted its remedies. ’ The hospital last summer came before the ■ Planning Commission with a new plan and asked only for a special use permit. It dropped its plans for a child care center in the neighborhood. The commission grappled with the issue, again with vocal opposition from neighbor­ ing residents, but finally in late September granted the request. Members added that they would not look kindly toward any proposal that would further encroach on the Green Street area residential neighborhood. Pennock's parking lot on the south side of Green Street will enable it to expand at its Professional Building to accommodate space for mental health services and for a larger physical fitness center that will include a swimming pool. Pennock's plan wasn't the only significant issue for the city in 1996. Developers from Hanover Village, the largest development ever in Hastings, took issue with the city over its plans to assess them water and sewer hookup fees according to a 1994 ordinance. The developers said they were operating with the understanding they would pay such fees according to an agreement in 1990 with then-Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich. The difference between what the city insisted on and what the developers thought they should pay was a whopping half million dollars. Several private negotiations finally brought an unepsy truce in which Hanover partners agreed to pay a little more than $300,000 of the $500,000 difference, but won some concessions as to when the bill would come due. Further debate came forward later in the fall when Hanover developers continued to ask for extension of deadlines. The issue continued into December. Another interesting development was the hiring of L. Joseph Rahn as the city's first full-time economic development director. Rahn appeared to be out of a job about a year ago when the Barry County Board of Commissioners pulled its $20,000 in annual support for the Joint Economic Development Commission, which effec­ tively led to the JEDC being disbanded. The county instead decided to contract for grant writing services with Small Government Consultants of Lansing for $24,000 a year. But the city decided to keep Rahn's ser­ vices as economic development director and the overseer of the industrial incubator, which he helped write two grants for. He also continues to oversee the plans and con­ struction of the Hastings industrial park on Star School Road on the south side of the city. 1996 was the end of an era and the begin­ ning of a new one in that Mary Lou Gray­ Hart. mayor for eight years, stepped down and council veteran Frank Campbell took over. Other newcomers on the council in­ clude Barry Wood and Deb Dorcy. Another newcomer to Hastings city gov­ ernment was Ev Manshum. former village City Manager Howard Penrod (right) explains the city's intent to move out of the current City Hall site to take up residence where the MainStreet Savings Bank now stands. What came down near the comer of Market and West State Street was the historic Hastings Manufacturing warehouse manager for Middleville, who was appointed as the first clerk-treasurer, as prescribed by the new city charter. In days gone by, the clerk and treasurer both had been elecied. Though there still was some controversy over just where it should be, the Summerfest celebration was held for the second straight year at both downtown and Fish Hatchery Park. The news at times in 1996 wasn't pleas­ ant. ProLine, a local hunting bow manufac­ turer. announced it was closing, causing the loss of 23 jobs. And the one city millage request on the election ballot, three-quarters of a mill to fund cemetery operations, was defeated, leav­ ing its future uncertain. Just to the left of the map on display is Todd Harding. Ctin of MainStreet. building, which in days gone by had been home to the Grand Rapids Bookcase Co. What went up on West State Street near Market was a Wendy's Restaurant, which opened officially just this past week, and a new Main Street Savings Bank building, which will be erected immediately to the east next year. Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH ................................ ■ -................— —.... ....................... A.--------- Preparing for touch choices Last Monday. I participated in a policy bnefing held at the University of Michigan on wages, employment, entitlement spending, and the environment. The bnefing was con­ ducted in a round-table format with five University of Michigan professors, other members of Congress, and representatives from the Governor's office taking pan. By allowing all the participants to both present and listen, the briefing generated an in-depth discussion of some of the most important issues facing the next Congress. The discussion started on the topic of real wages and employment Stagnant wage levels have accompanied the slowdown in economic growth since the creation of the welfare state in the 1960s. Rising benefits for welfare reci­ pients and higher taxes have reduced the in­ centive to work and increased the number of people who've come to depend on govern­ ment. This cuts economic growth and take­ home pay. The result is a spiral of ever greater dependence and taxes. The challenge facing Congress is to find a way to encourage the creation of more and better jobs while discouraging dependency . The next topic was entitlement reform. En­ titlement programs — Social Security. Medicare. Medicaid. AFDC. and food stamps — are the largest and fastest-grow ing pan of the federal budget. Unless we come to grips with entitlement spending, we will never be able to balance the budget, let alone pay off the debt that we're currently piling up on our children and grandchildren. Of course, the challenge remains to pass reforms that recon­ cile budget realities and the need to protect the vulnerable populations these programs serve. The first step is to acknowledge that the pro­ blems are very serious and to stop demagog mg proposed solutions for political gain. Ned Gramlich. who is a professor at University of Michigan and chairman of the Advisory Council on Social Security, and I discussed some of the positive aspects of my Social Security bill. Finally, we turned to the important question of protecting the environment We talked about the extent of the existing pollution and the failure of the Superfund. A huge and unac­ ceptable percentage of the money for the pro­ gram has gone into litigation rather than cleanup. When the 105th Congress begins to debate legislation reauthorizing several major environmental laws such as the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act. we have to decide how to best accommodate our twin goals of economic growth and en­ vironmental protection We also discussed a variety of promising technologies and ideas to reduce impacts on the environment while maintaining jobs and our standard of living. Of course, the briefing was a beginning of what will be a long and complicated debate rather than an end. Even so. it was an oppor­ tunity for members of Congress and policy experts to come together and discuss tough issues without partisan rancor and strife. This policy forum discussed some of the tough issues that citizens, as well as members of Congress, will face starting in January. Hastings student joins band at CMU Hastings High School student Cheryl Gib­ bons was among 76 top high school musicians from 34 schools in Michigan who were selected to perform with the Centra) Michigan High School Honors Band at Central Michigan University. “The purpose of the honors band is to draw talented students together to play.'' said Mike Melnick, director of the honors band. The band performed A Short American Overture for Band." "After a Gentle Rain.*' “Ave Verum Corpus" by W.A. Mozart and “Chorale and Shaker Dance." Gibbons, a resident of Dowling, is a junior at Hastings High School. She plays the trombone. We will be delivering the Hastings Banner December 26th issue to every home in Barry County If you do not already receive the Hastings Banner we invite you to take a look. You’ll find social news, inter­ esting and informative columns, local government news, obituaries, high school sports, area police reports, and all the news you need to know in the complete detail that you would expect. You will find the Banner in your regular Reminder box on Thursday, December 26th. Hastings Banner — Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 — Barry County - 1 Year $25.00 Allegan, Calhoun, Eaton, Ionia, Kalamazoo and Kent Counties - 1 Year $27.00 Outside of Above Counties for 5 Months or More - 1 Year $29.00 Become a subscriber every week by calling (616)945-9554 I �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1996 FINANCIAL ( fimhtdh Mark 0. Christenson of Edward 0. Jonas Retirees: Avoid these common investing mistakes Napoleon Bonaparte advised never to inter­ rupt an enemy while he is making a mistake. The reverse, then, should he to caution a friend in error. Author Jonathan Pond does just that in "The New Century Family Money Book.” The book includes the most common invest­ ment mistakes of retirees and how to avoid them Most of these mistakes and their solu­ tions have been discussed in this column. Their importance, however, deserves another look. Selling too soon. Pond says that investors over age 50 are more inclined to sell too quickly because they feel they can’t afford to take any risks. Many investments fluctuate in value, but a decline is not always a reason to sell. Rather than selling an investment, ask yourself if. knowing what you know now. you would still buy this stock today. If so, you may be better off not only holding onto the in­ vestment but also taking the opportunity to buy more at a bargain pnce Shuffling investments unnecessarily. Retirees often sell solid long-term growth in­ vestments and reposition assets in those offer­ ing fixed income As long as there is inflation, there is a need for growth. Buying the wrong annuity. This robs many retirees of precious income. A pure an­ nuity offered by most insurance companies takes a lump-sum investment and guarantees the purchaser, or annuitant, a lifetime in­ come. The amount of income is determined by the amount of the deposit and the age of the annuitant. People often buy annuities with guaranteed monthly lifetime distributions. A better ap­ proach is to look around for the best annuity with the best rales. Don't rush this decision. Insurance companies and the annuities they offer are not all alike. Forgetting about taxes. Many retirees im­ mediately begin withdrawing from their taxsheltered retirement accounts when ixhcr tax­ able money is available. Leaving funds to grow tax-deferred makes more sense than paying taxes on your withdrawal as well as your unsheltered income. Ignoring Inflation. This is probably the biggest investment mistake. For retirees who live on the income from their investments, growth investments are still important. They’re the only way to stay ahead of infla­ tion. Ask your financial professional to show you several examples of blue-chip stocks or mutual funds that have consistent records of raising dividend payments. Typically, you will find these investments not only have a history of increasing dividends but also of growing principal. Increasing income and growth of principal are both necessary to keeping up with the rising cost of living There are no guarantees in investing, but avoiding these easy mistakes will increase your chances for succe. «. LETTERS from our readers: Give everyone their rights To the editor: This letter is in response to those who wrote to the editor or to me personally, opposing my previous letter about my thoughts on life and religion as a whole. I will add certin people agreed with my let­ ter 100 percent My letter was not written on the spur of die moment. My letter was written after yean of thought, yean of listening, comparing, ques tkxung and studying life and religion. My letter was written with belief that everyone has a right to their own opinion. I’m not out lo convert, use force in persuading anyone as to my personal thoughts and beliefs. This is a country of freedom of speech. I felt free to express, in my Nov. 7 letter, my thoughts, beliefs on life, religion, abortion, doctor assisted suicide, homosexuals and voluntary population control as freely as do those who oppose such views. I hold no enmity toward those who oppose my thoughts, beliefs, nor deny their rights of freedom of speech of expression. What we all have a need of is an understan­ ding in which in an unemotional manner we disagree agreeably. Let’s give everyone the right to think their own thoughts, beliefs, express their own opinions. In reply to Doctor Atkinson’s letter against doctor assisted suicide. I agree doctor assisted suicide is killing. Killing out of compassion, love and understanding, compared with everyday killings in homes on streets, from rage, revenge and hatred. Justine McClean Hastings MADD gives driving advice To the editor: --1 . o_ As Michigan’s motorists take to the roads this holiday season. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) wants to caution drivers that this is one of the more dangerous times of the year. The holidays continue lo be marred by needless, preventable alcohol-involved traffic crash fatalities and injuries. In 1995 in Michigan, both Thanksgiving (6 of 12 traffic crash fatalities involved alcohol, 50 percent) and New Year’s (6 of 14 traffic crash fatalities involved alcohol. 42.9 percent) had drunk driving traffic crash fatality rates higher than the rest of the year (of the total 1,537 traffic crash fatalities, 566 involved alcohol. 36.8 percent). Only Christmas showed a drop in alcohol-involved traffic deaths (5 of 16 traffic crash fatalities involved alcohol, 31.2 percent). We can never erase the death and destruc­ tion caused by drunk driving, but MADD is working to prevent alcohol-related traffic crashes with our red ribbon "Tie One On For Safety" campaign. Thousands of Michigan motorists have responded and participate in what is now MADD’s largest traffic safety promotion. We are asking motorists to pledge their sup­ port for sober driving by tying a red ribbon to a visible location on their vehicles. The rib­ bons serve as a reminder to all to be alcoholfree when they get behind the wheel. As part of the eleventh red ribbon holiday campaign (Nov. 25. 1996-Jan. I. 1997). MADD suggests ways to prevent and reduce the number of drunk driving crashes. ' t* ** follow this advice from MADD: -- Serve high-protein food if alcohol is being served, and offer non-alcoholic beverages; -- Encourage guests to designate a driver (someone who remains alcohol-free and gives ndes home to others) or offer alternative transportatkm; -- Never serve alcohol to those under the age of 21: -- Don’t let guests mix their own drinks; and ---"Close the bar” 90 minutes before the party ends. • If you see a suspected drunk driver, use your car phone to call 9-1-1 and report this dangerous motorist; • Give a special gift during this season of well-wishers. Tell someone you care about, who drinks, that he or she can call you for a ride home if ever needed. Anywhere. Anytime. Let’s get back on track this holiday season and make sure alcohol and driving are left out of the party mix. Remember, it’s not how many drinks it take* to impair a person's driving — it’s how few. Don Valone Chairperson MADD. Michigan More tickets likely due to new ‘Safe and Sober’ campaign Law enforcement officials are continuing to target dangerous and aggressive drives via statewide traffic enforcement program. Michigan Safe and Sober. The next enforce­ ment period begins Dec. 22. This year’s program has a targeted ap­ proach. warning dangerous and aggressive drives that "the heat is on.” Enforcement ef­ forts will target motorists who speed, drive drunk and don’t wear their safety belts. A public information comporvnt of the pro­ gram is aimed at young, male drivers who are more likely to be involved in crashes that in­ volve speed, alcohol and include injuries and deaths resulting from failure to wear a safety belt. Young males are still least likely to buckle up. law enforcement officials say. Overall, for young maies*a$eM 16-29. Of the 2,300 Michigan drivers involved in fatal crashes in 1995. 14 pertent wore under 21 and 23.5 per­ cent of all drivers 'involved in fatal crashes were under 25 years old. Of the genderreported drinking drivers involved in Michigan crashes in 1995. 80.8 percent were male and 19.2 pe.cent were female. The 16-24 age group represented 16.5 per­ cent of Michigan’s active driving population in 1995, yet driven in this group were involv­ ed in 23.6 percent of all crashes and in 23.1 percent of all fatal crashes. The campaign, fupded by the Michigan Of­ fice of Highway Safety Planning, will pump almost SI.75 million into traffic enforcement projects around the state, targeting areas with the highest crash rankings. Enforcement efforts are designed to help drive down Michigan’s increasing traffic fatality rate. Traffic fatalities were up slightly more than 8 percent in 1995, from 1,419 in 1994 to 1,537 in 1995. Since 1993, the state has experienced an increase in the fatal crash rate, calculated based on motor vehicle miles traveled. In 1992 the death rate was 1.5 per 100 million motor vehicle miles traveled. That increased to 1.6 in 1993, 1.7 in 1994 and 1.8 in 1995. Agencies will center enforcement around five different periods, including Christmas/New Year’s; Spring Break; Memorial Day; Fourth of July; and Labor Day. • When hosting a private or office party, if you choose to serve alcoholic beverages. File your 1996 tax return by phone This year, one out of every five Michigan taxpayers will be able to pick up the telephone and file their 1996 federal income tax return in less than 10 minutes "Over 935.000 Michigan taxpayers will be able to use a touch-tone telephone to Telefile their tax return. Telefile is completely paperless. However, the special Telefile tax package received in the mail must be used.” IRS Michigan District Director Arlene Kay said. After the taxpayer provides requested in­ come information, Telefile will compute the tax and announce the amount of the refund; or tell the taxpayer how much additional tax is due. “Refunds should be received in about three weeks Taxpayers can have their refund deposited directly into their bank account. If there is a balance due. the taxpayer has until April 15 to send the money to IRS. The Telefile call is completed with a confirmation number the taxpayer can use if there are any subsequent questions," Ms. Kay said. To be eligible for TeleFile, a taxpayer must receive the special 1040-TEL tax booklet in the mail and meet the following conditions • be single or married with no dependents • have taxable income of less than $50,000 • be at the same address as last year. Taxpayers who lose or discard the Telefile tax package will have to call IRS or visit an office or library to obtain a standard paper tax form. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks ol a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Hoorn 184,Grand Rapfls, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tdrmela, regional representative. ■ . ■ U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Status House of Representatives. 1530 Longwortn Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line lor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. ' Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. - .at How about photo ID to vote? HastingsBaNNER How do you feel about the State Legislature passing a bill that would retire people to show photo identification at the election pools in [kvoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubfcshed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ovwon of J-Ad Graphcs inc 1952 N Broadway Hastnga. Ml 49050-0002 (616) 945-95M Jotin Jacoba Praadant Joyca Rywn Traaaurar Frwdaelc Jacoba VteaPraaidant Stopban Jacoba Sacratary • NEWSROOM • Dr- 4 T Young (EtMor) Elams Gibert fAMimr EtStor) Barbara Gall Jason Can CmdySmdh Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habei Kathryn Seefye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OaaaAed ads accepted Monday through Frcay 8 am to 5Xpm , Saturday 830am ■ Noon Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Cmdy O'New Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Sandra Freese, T1 -<»- - - ■U3Uu|p« ’That'sjesanotherheraxjment li'U just keep the younger people and the older people tram voting. They wars the rich people to voce the rich people in and the poor people have to lake wher e left." Betty Johnson, Nashville: “No. Registered voccn who don't have driver's licenses would have to go out and get one jest ao they coold vote. We have voter cards now, we don't need photo ID." Jackie Johnson, have to. Nowadays,'you have loo have photo ID. for everything and we abouldnt Tammy Redman, Hastings Pam Sense, Hastings Sheri Palmer, Hastings "No, I don't think we need “Yea, I think it’s fine. Why that They’ve got your Social Security number any­ not?" "Yeah, it's a good idea There’s too much staff way, why do they need a photo ID.r ,. going on. Without an photo ID., you can't prove any­ thing" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1996 — Page 5 Math students compete for scholarships jin Landers Ann says keep writing Dear Readers: In 1955. the year I began writing this column. I wrote an essay for Christmas Day Reader response was ex­ tremely rewarding, and I have reprinted it each year, with topical modifications This is my Christmas message for 1996: Dear Readers: Today is Christmas What has happened to peace on Earth, gixxlwill toward men? In many parts of the world, there is no peace and in the hearts of many men. there is nothing that could pass for goodwill. Our youth insist that we are poisoning the environment, and they are right. They resent living in a world they didn’t make, and who can blame them? But what generation ever made the world it had to live in? Although our universities are once again places of higher learning, racism abounds on many campuses. Prejudice against minorities is on the increase, and 1 fear it's going to get worse before it gets better. Unfortunately, the "war on drugs" has turned out to be a colossal failure. The in­ crease in the number of homicides is stagger­ ing. and most of it is drug-related. Guns And knives are standard equipment among teenagers. It is not uncommon for a teenager to get shot or subbed for his jacket or his shoes. Metal detectors in schools help some but not enough. While alcohol is still the most abused drug of all, marijuana and stronger substances like monplace in junior and senior high schools. The dropout rate is appalling Why should a kid stay in school when he can get rich dealing drugs? This is the message too many young Suicide is the second most frequent cause of death among teenagers in this country. (The first is accidents.) Every 90 minutes, a teenager tn America will kill himself. More bad news is that venerea] disease is epidemic, not to mention AIDS, for which there is no vaccine and no cure, although new We are becoming increasingly densensitized to filthy language, garbage “art" and rot­ ten stuff on TV. Violence, bigotry and talking dirty must be tolerated, we are told, because we dare not endanger "freedom of speech." 1 am firmly against censorship, but where is the moral outrage against all the fifith? h’s almost impossible to find a family movie these days. What has happened to plain, everyday the basement just for him. The boy is going to grow up a lot in the next two years. If he real­ ly wants to stay with his father and “Losing It." they must be doing something right. Stepmother selfish Dear Ann Landers: 1 have a message for all big brothers and big sisters everywhere: Somewhere you have a younger sibling who adores you. He or she looks up to you. ad­ mires you. wants to be like you and. most im­ portant. loves you. Five Hastings High School students quali­ fied lo take the second pari of the 40th an­ nual Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition sponsored by the Michigan Section of the Mathematical Association of America. They include sophomore Corey Sandusky, juniors Beau Barnum and John DeWitt, and senion Brian Hubert and Abel Johnston. They qualified for Pan II of the test by placing among the top six percent out of about 16,000 participants in an examination given at over 360 schools across the State of Michigan this fall. DeWitt had the highest score in that exam, receiving 29 out of 40. which put him in the top .3 percent of juniors taking the test. Sudents took the second pan of the test Dec. 11. If the Hastings students are among the 100 highest scoring students, they will be invited to a banquet in their honor at Grand Valley Slate University in March, and the top 50 will receive scholarships ranging in value from $450 to $2,400 Open To Serve Ydu! C ■*<>RTQ Monday thru Saturday 8:30 A.M. - 9:00 P.M 209 S. Jefferson, 945-2003 ALL GUNS IN STOCK AT CLEARANCE PRICES! -All coupons valid while supplies last only- OLD-TIMER’ SCHRADE Any 25%JDFF Carhartt Product! / KNIVES •COATS •BIBS "JACKETS . -HOODS . -CHILDRENS* ' -SOCKS With Coupon Couoon "Losing It In Wisconsin." the woman who is having problems with her live-in boyfriend’s 14-year-old son. "Jeremy." 1 think this woman is incredibly selfish She took her three kids and ran off with "Jake." but she wants to ship Jeremy back to his mother because he sometimes acts like a 4-year-old and is rude and disrespectful I didn't like your advice that Jeremy needed counseling. It’s obvious that this kid is being treated like a second-class citizen. He sleeps on the sofa, but I’m sure her own kids sleep in beds. Maybe if she treated him more like a member of the family, his behavior would im­ prove. — New Orleans. Dear New Orleans: Your evaluation of Jeremy's dilemma was better than mine, and you weren’t the only one who let me know my answer was a dog. Keep reading: From Santa Clanta. Calif.: Have you com­ pletely lost it. Ann? 1 am a divorced father of three, and I know that divorce is one of the most disruptive things that can happen in a child’s life. Jake's first responsibility is to his son. Jeremy has a right io feel angry and resentful toward the woman who destroyed his family She is not qualified to be a parent. Her self-centered ar nude toward Jeremy is despicable. Your advice to put Jeremy in counseling is ridiculous. He is not the pro­ blem. The adults are the problem They are the ones who need counseling Hampton. Va.: Most 14-year-old boys oc­ casionally behave like 4-\ear-olds The teenage years are difficult under the best of circumstances. Jeremy obviously has a lot of anxiety, and it seems that no one is interested m putting his needs first. The message that comes through loud and clear is that nobody wants him. He doesn’t need counseling. He Seale: “Losing It" is distraught about a 14-year-old boy who sometimes acts like a baby and other time* wants to be treated as an adult This is typical of that transitional age. Jeremy wants his own space Perhaps the parents could fix up a little area in a comer of GET TWO // FREE! Sports 209 S Jefferson Wax Worms ^LaCrosse 99 With Coupon Limit 1 Pack Per Customer With Coupon 36 Pack With Coupon Sports 209 8. Jefferson Coupon Expires 12-28-96 1/2 OFF Regular nuyuicti Price riiuw She loves Sibling Al Regular Price rntt 1 par customer w/ coupon Turbo" Children's Boots • vice. They just need someone who will listen. My column has provided me with an oppor• tunny to shine a spotlight on ignorance and fear, comfort the afflicted and afflict the com• fortable. lam well aware that mine is an enor< mous responsibility, and I try hard. 365 days a • year, never to let you down. • You. dear readers, are my friends. You invile me into your homes, and often we have ; breakfast together. 1 want to be there for you Copyright 19% Creators Syndicate. Inc. BUY ONE With Coupon •SHIRTS •HATS Because this is an advice column. I spend So. if you feel the need to unburden yourself, blow your top. register a gnpe or tell me off. I'm as close as your mailbox. God bless you all. I hope 1997 will be your Hastings High students (from left) Beau Barnum, Brian Hubert, John DeWitt, and Corey Sandusky are waiting to hear results from a math competition for which they recently qualified. Missing from the photo is Abel Johnston. AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE! trouble I am adored by some, despised by others, chastised, castigated and dumped on. After 41 yean. I still find writing this col­ umn immensely rewarding. I realize that MW Wftf ■ / ’ ■ WINTER GLOVES ' ; r>? ; VEU^IMUT' r . r>. ill ■ With Coupon Sports 209 S Jefferson ■ Coupon Expire* 12-28-96 40% OFF Flannel Shirts Sports 209 S. Jefferson ■ ■■■■■ Coupon Expires 12-28-96 1/2 OFF With Coupon ■ Viper High Velocity At Regular Price All Camo I INSULATED CLOTHING ! Brick of 500 With Coupon With Coupon Sports 209 S Jefferson Coupon Expires 12-28-96 T-shirts Assorted 99c » 1 With Coupon Reg. $2.99 .-a,—___ Sports 209 S Jefferson Coupon Expires 12-28-96 ** _ Hand Warmers 2 Pack 59c With coupon No Limit •• Sports 209 S Jefferson Coupon Expwes 12-28-96 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1996 Students in Hastings conduct charity projects In keeping with the holiday spirit of giving, students and staff members of the Hastings Area School System have been involved in several projects that have helped area residents and needy families have a happy holiday season. At Hastings High School, the Student Council sponsored a Canned Food Drive in conjunction with the first home basketball game on Friday, Dec. 13. On the days preceding the game, students who brought in three non-perishable food items during their lunch periods received a free ticket to the game In addition, any guest who brought three non-perishable food items to the game that evening was admitted for a reduced ticket price of $1. Over 600 pounds of canned goods were collected and donated lo LOVE. Inc. through the Drive. Also al the High School, the Interact Club and Key Club members collected canned fc-xi for needy families by caroling, while students active in the Business Professionals of America collected mittens and gloves for less fortunate youngsters. The EXCEL Club and ocher students and staff members collected money, food, clothing, and other items for needy families in the area. The Hastings High School and Middle School bands provided holiday music for parade watchers again this year at the annual Hastings Christmas parade. Students and staff members at Hastings Middle School also collected canned food for distribution to needy families in Barry County through LOVE, Inc. Also, the students of Middle School teachers Michael Abbate and Marcia Hyde “adopted” a family for Christmas, teacher John'Zawierucha and his students planned a holiday activity for the elderly residents of Thornapple Manor, some of the eighth grade students made cookies for GIRL, Atricia Liana Johnson, bom al Jackson Foote Hospital on Nov. 21 to Janet and Brent Johnson Weighing 8 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Zachary Tyler, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 14 at 12:22 a.m. to Peggy Enz and Terry Crump of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs.. 4X6 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Kylec Nicole, bom at Butterworth Hospital on Dec. 5 at 2:06 p.m. to Kim and Joe Misak of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs . 4 ozs. and 20 V6 inches long. BOY, Terrick Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 16 at 7:13 p.m. to Jenee and Larry Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Jacob Patrick, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 18 at 8:34 a.m. to Dawn Baird and Patrick Fedewa of Muir. Weighing 6 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 20X6 inches long. GIRL, Carl and Brenda Blough of Lowell are proud to announce the arrival of a new daughter. Maria Elizabeth on Dec. 6 at Si. Mary's Hospital. Maria weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and is 21 inches long. She is welcomed home by sisters Paula «nd Michaela. Proud grandparents arc Paul and Sheila D-kstra of Freeport and Noah and Margurite Blough of Lowell Great grandmothers are Marie Welton of Alto and Emma Dykstra of Grand Rapids. BOY, Joseph Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 13 at 7:38 p.m. to Scott and Lori Madden of Gun Lake Weighing 7 lbs.. ’.3 ozs. and 21 inches long. distribution to area caregivers, and each sixth grade classroom sponsored a needy family ior Christmas. The collection of canned goods is a project that also wis big in the elementary schools this year. Students and staff members at all four elementary schools collected food for needy families, which was distributed through LOVE. Inc., or at Pleasantview School, was put with fresh fruit and vegetables, and milk donated by the school's Parent-Teacher Organization to make holiday baskets for needy families. Southeastern School students and staff members also worked together on collecting gifts for a needy family in the area, and Southeastern Student Council members and principal Chris Warren distributed over 350 Christmas cards made by all Southeastern students to the residents of Tendercare Nurs­ ing Home and Thomapple Manor At Central School, the Student Council col­ lected food items and money for an "adopted" family. Not to be outdone by the students, the Central School staff members also collected money and food items, and prepared baskets for distribution to three needy families through LOVE. Inc. Northeastern School students and staff members also donated items lo help area families in need, and the Northeastern school staff “adopted" a family to help through LOVE. Inc Many of the school system's students have been sharing their musical talents with the school district s residents by performing for several of the local agencies, clubs, and organizations. Often, the performance turned into a “sing-a-long* as residents joined the students in their favorite Christmas carols. According to school superintendent Carl Schoessel. “These activities illustrate the students and staff members' desire to make this a very merry Christmas and most happynew year for all." Hall-Fox engagement told Historical Society collects food for needy families Donald and Deborah Hall of Lowell are pleased to announce the engaement of their daughter Sarah to Kris Fox. Kris is the son of John and Jama Fox also of Lowell. Sarah is a 1993 graduate of Lowell High School and is currently a senior at Aquinas College. Kris is also a 1993 graduate from Lowell and is employed by Rapistan in Grand Rapids. * An August wedding is planned. Grand­ parents of the bride are Patricia Newell and Norman and Mildred Hall of Hastings. ' At their recently held Christmas party, Barry County Historical Society members collected 85 pounds of canned and non-perishable food Items to give to LOVE, Inc. to be distributed to Barry County needy families during the holiday season. Pictured here (from left) are Barry County Historical Society President Mike Hook, board member Robert Casey and treasurer Diana Phillips, as they present their food drive collection to LOVE, Inc. Director Steve Reid. Lake Odessa NEWS • Gladys Bennett. Shirley Kilmer are serving clients at the Woodland Commission on Aging site. Woodland Brownie Troop members, under the direction of leader Lynette Miller, helped to make 2,200 Luminaries to be used to line Main Street and M-43 in the village of Woodland on Christmas Eve. From left are Erica Enz. Brittany Denker, Danielle Gangwel, Emilie Enz. Brandi Miller, Kim Sanders. Scott Hyes, helper; and leader Lynette Miller. Woodland News... Happy New Year to you! The Lake Odessa Depoc/Museum will be open on Saturday. Dec. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Foundations are ready for new houses on M-43 near Andrus Road in Carlton Township and another on Jordan Lake Road north of Clarksville Road on the farmland of Robert Possehn, the former Thomas O’Mara farm. A new drive has been built up along the north fenceline to give access to the site, which is set back from a low spot which holds water much of the year. A recent Lansing obituary for Clarence Evans, age 94. lists among his survivors a daughter. Mrs. Jack (Lorine) Guy. of Woodland, and grandson Tom (Marilyn) Sim­ mons. also of Woodland. He and his late wife had been married for 63 years. He was founder and co-owner of Evans Plumbing and Heating Co. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and had worked in South Africa at a mission station. His death came on December 13. A recent Gratiot Herald pictured former resident Richard Gillette representing the Ithaca Masonic Lodge presenting a check to Boy Scout leaders. He is the son of Marian Gillette of Lakeview Drive. Roger Hamp of Morrison Lake spent a 24-hour pass at home from Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he has undergone weeks of therapy. Friday was the final day of school at all Lakewood locations. Vacation ends on January 5. The Sunday cantata at Central UM Church had taped accompaniment. The reader was Woodland villagers worked very hard put­ ting together luminaries to be displayed along Main Street and M-43 on Christmas Eve. The group gathered at the Woodland Township Fire Bam on Dec. 19 to renovate the luninaries left from last year and to make at least 300 new ones. The lights arc made from milk jugs, with sand in the bottoms and a long burning candle placed in the sand. They will bum from 12-14 hours. They will put the jugs out on Christmas Eve day and will begin lighting them about 4 p.m. that day. This is a beautiful sight as people drive through town. Woodland Village and Woodland Township have some very impressive Christmas lighting this year. A drive through the village, as well as along M-43 across the township and the lighting on Jordan Road and other country­ roads is well worth the trip. Many families have gone all out to decorate their homes for the holidays. Just a reminder: The Woodland Library is now observing winter hours, from 2-5 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 1-5 p.m. on Saturdays. Call ahead to find out if the library is open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve The number is 367-4694 Edna Wise and Judy Mackenzie are acting librarians while Cathy Lucas is out of town. The Lakewood United Methodist Church is again displaying a live nativity scene on the church grounds from 7-8:30 p.m. This can be viewed by driving around the church There will be walk-in communion in the church from 7-8:30 p.m. Take a minute to drive east on M-50 and view the lighting at the Tim Brodbeck place. Other Christmas Eve events include a Christmas Eve candlelight worship service at the Zion Lutheran Church at 7 p m Tuesday. Dec. 24 and a Christmas Eve communion worship service to begin at II p.m. on Christmas Eve. Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish is also holding a candlelight service on Christmas Eve. This will begin at 7 p.m. There was an error in last week's column due to an error in the bulletin. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church held their Christmas program on Dec 15 at the church It was well-attended and much ap­ preciated by the members We will be putting together the next Woodland News column on Monday. Dec. 23. Call me at 945-5471 before Monday if there are items which you would like to put in­ to the column. The deadline for that issue is December 29. Pifer-Fox exchange vows Carrie Ann Pifer and Mark Russel) Fox were united in marriage Oct. 12. 1996 at Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings. The parents of the bride are Darrell and Paddy Pifer of Hastings. The parents of the groom are Russell and Marva Fox of Hastings. Maid of honor was Deborah Hause. Bridesmaids were Marie Anderson and Christine Ross, all friends of the bride. Flower girl was Ashley Pifer. brides niece. Best man was Gregory Kidder. Groomsman were Paul Leary and David Hunt, all friends of the groom. Ring bearer was Michael Pifer. brides nephew. Ushers were Nick Pifer. brides cousin and Brad Heath, grooms brother-in-law. The reception was held at the Algonquin Lake Lodge. The couple honeymooned in Florida and now reside in Hastings. LOANS BY PHONE SAMt PnV aPPKOVai! Grind tyift 141H5744N Mnride: aaa mbtihm By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter Harry Del nay The director w»* Virginia Krwiscnga. Soloists were Tom Reiser, Fran Morris and Carol Reiser. In the earlier part of the service, baptismal vows were made by the parents of Lorraine Kay Osborne. Sunday dinner guests of Roland and Maalene Osborne at their Brown Road home were her father. Don Zelmer of Buchanan, a brother Bryon Zelmer. and friend Mary Lynn of Niles, her aunt Marian Weinberg of Buchanan, parents Don and Lorraine Gariock, and Gordon and Elaine Gariock. all of whom had attended the baby's baptism. Weekend guests of Delos and Sue Johnson were Pam and Dan Schunk and sons of Niles. Mark and Jeanne and the children, of Lake City. They attended the cantala in which their mother sang. One of the displays in the days before Christmas was an angel with trumpet silhouette at the farm of Tim and Tammy Brodbeck. A spotlight cast a huge shadow on the white barn for a spectacular effect. Huron and Dora Healy accompanied by daughters Sharon Goodemoot and Beverly Cusack with husband and daughter, (lev. to Washington on the weekend to attend the wedding of Derek Linklater, their grandson, who is the son of the youngest Healy daughter Dawn. Dawn lives in the southeast part of the state. Other family memebers are caring for Mrs. Clara PufFpafT during their absence. Kurt and Christa Rosenberg are parents of Anna born last week. Mom is home from the hospital and baby Anna is expected to be home for Christmas She weighed 8 lbs., 12 ozs. > rnirnn<iTr~f • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE Effective January 6, 1997 the re­ cycling bins will be relocated from the Hastings Fire Station to the Hastings Industrial Incubator located at 1035 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan. To Better Serve Our Customers... The Buckland Agency Announces The Opening «»/ Fheir Nete HASTINGS OFFICE January 6, 1997 51 1 \V. State Street • 948-5720 CENAs First and second shifts, varied hours available. If not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. AH shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and Illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.68 per hour. Classes start January 15 and end January 29. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM If you are Interested In taking this class, please come to Thomap­ ple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before January 13,1997 Applicants chosen to lake the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please. irnapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1996 — Page 7 From Time to Time... Ladies Foreign Missionary Society, Woodland M.E. Church By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Woodland organized a Ladies Foreign Missionary Society on July 25, 1877. Excerpts from the minutes of the group gives an idea of how Woodland was in the 1870s and 1880s. Each monthly session opens in form with singing, scripcure reading and a prayer. The minutes of the preceding meetings were ready and a collection of dues was done. Committee and officer reports were given and there was usually a literary reading. A roll call was taken at each meeting. Meetings usually clos­ ed with singing. The name of the organization was changed from Ladies Foreign Missionary Society to Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. No ex­ planation of the change was made in the minutes of the meeting. On Aug. 7. 1878, they met al the M.E. par­ sonage. The officers were all there. Six names were added to the roll at this meeting. Readers were appointed for the next meeting. They were Bell Lee, Mrs. J. Crites and Mrs. J. Stinchcomb Eva Holly was elected to Fill corresponding secretary as the person elected in April had resigned. Hclkn Cooper gave a reading "Thanksgiving." Remarks for the good of the order were made by Mrs Momon. Mrs Coville and Mrs. Carpenter. There were 39 members present with three other societies represented at the meeting. Receipts were $5.60. The September meeting was set for the home of Mrs. Felows of Odessa. There were 20 members present at the home of Mrs. Felows in Odessa. One new member's name was submitted. The Friend, a newsletter which served the society, was often promoted at the meetings. The people who were supposed to read at this meeting did not Mead, and were assigned co give their ndiop at the October meeting. A piece en­ titled "A Bit of Sunshine" was then selected and Sister Angie Holmes read it. Receipts from this meeting were $3.40. - The Oct. 2 meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. Albert Johnson of Odessa, there were 20 members present. Delegates were appointed to go to the district meeting. Mrs. Momon and Frances Stowell were selected. Mrs. Stinchcomb gave the reading. The committee for literary exercises were all The president appointed readers for to next ■Mag Met. Monion and Mrs. Felows were appointed. Receipts for the meeting were $3.10. On Oct. 26 they met at the home of Mrs. Haight. Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Holly and Mrs. Momon were appointed to read at the next meeting. Eva Holly read at this meeting. Matilda Haight was appointed to write a piece on heathen religions to be read at the next meeting. Mrs. Monion gave some remarks for to good of the order. There were 19 members present, including one who had join­ ed that day. Receipts of the meeting were 90 cents. The next meeting wm held Dec. 4. 1878. at the home of Mrs. C.A. Hough with 18 members present. The Literary Committee appointed Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Probart and Mrs. King to read at the next meeting. Mrs. Barnes gave to reading of the day. Receipts were $3.05 Jan. 2. 1879, the Society met at the residence of Mrs. N. Brown. A public meeting was set to be held at Odessa at the end of January. Sisters Probart and Brown gave the reading for the day. Lena Baitinger was appointed to read at the next meeting. Receipts of the meeting were 50 cents. On Feb. 5. 1879. the group met at the home of Eva Hol!) There were 14 members pre­ sent. Absent from this meeting were Mrs. H. Holly, Mrs. S. Flower, and Mrs. A.T. Cooper. Miss Lena Baitinger, Mrs. Proban and Mrs. Roberts and Belle Stowell presented readings. Mrs. Jessie Jordan. Mrs. Coville and Mrs. St. John were appointed to read at the next meeting. Receipts from the meeting were $1.75. March, 1879. the meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. Jesse Jordan. There were 12 members present and 10 visitors. Only two of the officers were present and four absent. Two new members were taken in. Belle Stowell and Margret Haight were appointed to read al the April meeting. Mrs. J.W. Stin­ chcomb was selected to be delegate to the district meeting. Lena Baitinger was selected as an alternate for her. Esther Jordan and Mrs. Coville gave readings. Cekstia St. John read a poem she had written, titled. “Come and Help Us." Belle Stowell read from a book called "Women of the Orient." On April. 2. 1879, the meeting was held at the residence of Belle Stowell. Eighteen members were present, as well as two visitors. Mrs. Monion. Mrs. Stowell and Mrs. King were appointed to read al the May meeting. Officers were elected at this meeting. Readings were done by Eva Holly, Belle Stowell and Mrs. Roberts Receipts from the meeting were $3.75. May 7. 1879, the group met at the home of Mrs. A.P. Holly with 21 members present. The president was absent. Mrs. Coville presided over the meeting. A dollar had been donated by Mrs. St. John before she became a member of the society. The group voted to ap­ ply the amount to her dues. The Literary Committee was appointed. Mrs. H.C. Carpenter and Mr». Harriet Holly were ap­ pointed. Mrs. Frank Hilbert was appointed to the Music Committee Mrs. J.W. Stin­ chcomb, Mrs. Jesse Jordan and Mrs. Stephen Haight were appointed the Ways and Means Committee. Mrs. King and Mrs. Ira Stowell gave readings of the day Mrs. Frank Stowell and Mrs. J.W. Stinchcomb are to read at the June meeting. West side ol Main Street, Woodland Centre, circa 1900. The Hotel Machtelow, Woodland Centre, circal 1890. East side of Main Street. Woodland Centre, circal 1900. Remodeling the Woodland Centre United Methodist Church. Brick veneer was added to the church in 1901. June 5, 1879. the society met at the home of Mrs. James Flower. There were 12 members present. Six officers were present and one ab­ sent. The motion made at the May meeting to apply the $1 donation made by Mrs. St. Johns be applied to her dues was rescinded. Jesse Jordan was given the job of informing her that this had been done. Receipts for the meeting were $1.50. Sister Momon gave a report on the district meeting. Sisters Carpenter and Coville gave some suggestions for the good of the order. Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Stinchcomb were appointed to read at the next meeting. The society opted to purchase the book "Women of the Orient.” The July 2. 1879 meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. St. Johns. There were 12 members present. Six of these were officers. One officer was absent. Receipts from this meeting were $2.05. Mrs. Wheeler made some suggestions for the good of the society Mrs. Wiseman, Mrs. A.T. Cooper and Mrs. Monion were appointed to read at the August meeting. On Aug. 6, 1879. the society met at the residence of Mrs. George Jordan. Six officers were present, one absent. A committee was named to collect dues, which were in arrears for 1878. Mrs. King and Mrs. A.T. Cooper and Mrs. Wiseman are to read at the September meeting. Mrs. Monion gave a treasurer s report. Mrs. Monion read a piece called "Bits of Red Ribbon." There were 11 members present. Receipts for the meeting were $1.23, with $1.05 from dues and 18 cents from mite money. Sept. 9, 1879, found the society meeting at the parsonage. There were four officers pre­ sent and three were absent. An Auditing Com­ mittee was appointed. The motion stated that President Mrs. James Robert act as chairman of this committee. It was suggested that some gentlemen be chosen to assist the Auditing Committee. Delegates were appointed to the district meeting to be held al Saranac. Sister Valen­ tine was appointed as delegate and Sister Hol­ ly acting as alternate. Mrs. Carpenter will preside at the October meeting. Mrs. Roberts’ address was given to Sister Roberts by Sister Coville. Mrs. Roberts responded with very feeling words. There were 28 members pre­ sent. Receipts of the meeting were $8.10 from dues and 51 cents from mite money. Oct. 1, the home of Mrs. A.T. Cooper was the meeting place for this month The Auditing Committee was not ready to report and asked for another month to finish the audit. Two new members joined the society. Dues were $2. Eva Holly. Phoebe Carpenter and Frances Stowell were appointed to read at the December meeting. A new president was elected by ballot. Sister Orwick received the majority of the voces and was elected presi­ dent of the society. A reading was given by Mrs. Wiseman and one was given by Hellen Cooper. Eva Stowell. Harriet Holly and L.D. Carpenter were appointed to see about the bed quilt. There were 15 members present. Dec. 3, 1879, the society met at the par­ sonage. Five officers were present, two w*re absent. The Auditing Committee gave their reports and the committee was discharged. A new treasurer's book was needed. The motion was made to purchase one. The literary pan of the program was omitted The program will be done next month by the persons who were to do this meeting's reading. $2.75 was collected. The society met on Jan. 7, 1880. at the home of A.P. Holly’s. The first vice president conducted the meeting. Dues were collected in the amount of $2.35. A motion was made and carried that the society donate one dollar aside from all ocher dues as a free-will offer­ ing to donate one dollar to the branch societ). the dollar to be taken from the mite box. Mrs. Frances Stowell and Belle Stowell gave readings at this meeting. Readers for the next meeting were to be Margaret Haight and Mrs. Monion. There were 18 members present. The society met at Mrs. J.W. Stinchcomb's home Feb. 4, 1880. Receipts were $1.90. Sisters Monion. Carpenter and Jordan were appointed to read at the March meeting. Sisters Haight and Coville gave suggestions for the good of the society. There were 23 members present. March 10, 1880, found 15 members present at the home of Mrs. H.C. Stowell. A motion was made and carried that when it storms on the day appointed for the society to meet that the meeting be postponed until the following day. A second motion was made and carried that when members wish to withdraw from the society, they bring the request before the society themselves, or send it in writing. Sisters Orwick and Holly were appointed as delegates to the district meeting at Greenville. Sisters Eva Holly. Belk Stowell and O F. Momon were appointed readers for the Apnl meeting. The society met April 7, 1880. at the home of Mrs. C.A. Hough. The members voted to pay a $1.42 bill to Ellen Carpenter. A motion was made and carried that each member pay 5 cents to defray the expenses of the district meeting. Luthera CoviUe was allowed by a voce of the membership to withdraw from the society without paying further dues. There was an election of officers held at this meeting, and new committees were ap­ pointed. The literary exercises were omitted as the business had taken so much time, and that the quilt subject and the sugar social be discussed at the next meeting. There were 14 members present. The society met at the residence of Matilda Haight for the May 5, 1880, meeting, with 15 members present. It was moved that the socie­ ty have a weight social and dispose of the bed quilt on the same evening at an auction. For the good of the society it was suggested that each member shall arise when they wish to speak and address the chair and that only one member shall speak at a time. It should be the duty of the president to see that resolution is complied with. Sister Haight then read a piece called "The Old Home” and Sister Hellen Cooper did a piece called "Nobody . ” June 2, 1880, the society met at Mrs. Ira Stowell's with nine members present. The treasurer was absent so Sister Holly was ap­ pointed to act in her place. Sister Monion gave a reading and a poem was read by Sister Orwick. called '‘The Church and the World. ’’ There were no minutes for July 1880. no reason given. Aug. 8. 1880. marked the beginning of the third year of the society. Dues were collected in the amount of $1.35. Mrs. A. P. Holly. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. H.C. Carpenter gave readings. There were nine members present and two visitors. The society met on Sept. 1. 1880, at the home of Mrs. A. P. Holly with 12 members present. The Auditing Committee reported and their report was accepted and the commit­ tee discharged. Receipts from this meeting were $2.25. A committee was appointed to see all delinquent members. Sisters Holly, Cooper and Jordan were assigned that task. Mrs. Wiseman requested that her name be taken from the roll. The president had resign­ ed her office and a motion was made to table the resignation until next month. The society met at the residence of Mrs. Jesse Jordan on Oct. 19, 1880. The resigna­ tion of Mrs. Orwick from the office of presi­ dent was accepted The society then elected a new president. Mrs. A.F. Holly was elected to fill (he vacancy Receipts from this meeting were $2.50. Frances Stowell was appointed as delegate to district meeting at Pewamo. The motion was made and carried that a committee of three be appointed by the president to draft a resolution on the death of Sister Monion Eva Holly. Esther Jordan and Frances Stowell were appointed. The resolution read as follows: In Memoriam “At a regular meeting of the Woman s Foreign Missionary Society, Woodland Cen­ tre. Auxiliary No. 1. the following preamble and resolutions were adopted. "WHEREAS it has pleased Almighty god to remove from our midst a beloved sister. Mrs. Momon. "THEREFORE, resolved that while we bow in humble submission to the devine, can but feel that our loss is very great. "RESOLVED, that in the death of our sister, our society laments the loss of one of the most efficient workers, and one by her zeal and fidelity, won the love and respect of all, and who has left a noble example for the guidance and imitation of her sisters. "RESOLVED, that we lament the loss of a sister who was ever ready to proffer the hand of aid and the voice of sympathy to the needy and an active member in the church, one whose utmost endeavors were exerted for its welfare and prosperity and a friend and com­ panion dear to all and we feel in her demise a brilliant star has sunk beneath the horizon. "RESOLVED, that our society manifest our respect for our deceased sister and our sympathy and condolence with the bereaved relatives in this their hour of sorrow, by in­ scribing these resolutions on our record and sending a copy there off to the family and also to Michigan Advocate and the Nashvilk News for publication. Committee, Mrs. F. Stowell and Mrs. Eva Holly. _ The Woman's Missionary Society met in November 1880. at the home of Eva Holly. 75 cents was collected in dues. Mrs. Jordan read a piece, "Experiences in China." Mrs. Hol­ ly, read "A Mission Scene in Japan.” There were seven members present. The society assembled at Mrs. Stin­ chcomb's home. The committee for visiting delinquent members was discharged. Mrs. Orwick was to bring (quill) blocks and Mrs. Holly was to bring the quilt to the next meeting. Mrs. Stinchcomb gave a reading "Light in the Darkness" (To be Continued) It’s Our Business To Build New Business Char Bain, 945-2729 ‘cUoftday ‘cMou/ts C$£©S£T) ‘dTuesrfay, dXtemut* 21 at 1:00 ‘■TLU QVcrfnesday, January I Siasfin^s (lifr ^nnk Safe and sound since 1886 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1996 Band members compete in Kentwood Festival Hastings Middle School band students par­ ticipated in a solo and ensemble festival Saturday. Dec 14 at East Kentwood Middle School. Students received first and second division ratings, first division representing an excel­ lent performance and second division repre­ senting a good performance. Receiving first division ratings were Elizabeth Nida for a piano solo and flute solo. Carl Caldwell for a trumpet solo. Josh Clevenger for a bassoon solo, Mike Swainston for a trombone solo. Craig Bolthouse for a baritone solo. Lauren Beach for a piano solo and trombone solo. Mike Nitz and Mall Gergen for a trombone duet. Ben Kosbar for a tuba solo. Jon Katjc for a clarinet solo. Stephani Buck for a clarinet solo. Angie Baker for a piano solo. Amy Granner for a piano solo. Molly Kruko for a clarinet solo, and Carrie Bolthouse for a pi­ ano solo. Receiving second division ratings were Carrie Bollhouse for a French Hom solo, Amanda Phillips for a clarinet solo. Amy Granner for a clarinet solo. Shayna Selleck for a clarinet solo. Taylor Wisner for a bas­ soon solo. Jenny Schwartz and Lynn McCallum for a clarinet duel. Mark Lockwood for a trombone solo. Shaim Hill for a snare solo, Lindsey Hill and Derek Brookmeyer for a brass duet. Ashley DeLine for a clarinet solo. Alicia Birman for a flute solo, and Jessica Hammond for a flute solo. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coots Grove Raed. Pastor Ben Her nag Wheelchair sccrwbte and elevator. Sunday School 9:30a m , Church Service 10:30 Wednesday 6 p.m. Youth Meetings. Jmuor Sauor High BARRY CO. CHURCH OF ( HR1ST. Ml N Michigan Ave.. Hastings Ml 4QQ58 Sunday Set vices Bible classes 10 a m . Wor Uup II a m . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Monster Phone 945 2931 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor reapondence Course CEDAJt L'lUX BIBLE. Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor­ ship 11 00 a n.. Evening Service at 6.00 p m.. Wedneada) Prayer Bible 7 XX) p.m. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 266? Sunday School 10 am; Sunday Kocihip 11 a.m_. Sunday rvire 6 n.m . Thursday T p 1W interested in a free Home Hible Study. pica* call for more details WELCOME COR.Nc.Mb UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. WOR SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 a m . Rev Carl Lrtchhekl SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages. NEW . beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per mmuI Financial Freedom. Founda­ tional Doctrines of Earth. The Mi w Prophets Calling God* Pei> pie Back To God. Building Loving Relationships with your Spouse Children and Friends Join us for the class itui fax your needs 4-H. Monday 6 30-8:00 pm. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00pm at IM E Braodway. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednes­ day. 5: IS pm at the Hidden Valley Community Center Community Breakfast the third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering You are invited and welcome. CHURCH UF T R"S NAZARENE. 1716 Nor* Broad way Randall Hanman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 1100 am Morning Worship Service; 6.-00 p m. Even mg Service. Wednesday: 7XX) p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght: (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9:50 a.m.; Sunday School 1IXX) a.m ; Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 700 p.m.; Wednesday AWANA 6:50-8:00 pm. (5 yr. old through 6th grade) Saturdays 7-9 p.m Teen Center 7-12* grades HASTINGS ASSEMBLY -OF GOD, 1674 Weal State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:50 am, classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. f p.m Wednesday activu«es 7O( p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Tather Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or ail day weekends. Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M -79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 am; Worship II am.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mite Urt of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services -9:45 am . Bible Claaaes for all ages. 10:40 am. Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing your Faith. 5:50 pm youth meeting with "Youth with a Message'* 945-9224 ; 6.30 p m Bible study for all. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a.m and 10 45 a m. Sunday children s church Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:50 a m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 pm Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6.50 p.m also Nursery available for ail services. Bring the whole family. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd . and 4<h Sundays 1928 prayer book. used al all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. Deacon David Huatwick at 948-2101. St Andrew's is a pari of the independent Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashvilk Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service Nursery children ! ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry , leader­ ship training The Church Page is Paid for Dy The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Heatings and Lake Odessa WBf N FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXfAi INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Kevin Shockey. Aaron Welch. Mm.tier of Music. Morning Wor ship 9:45 and 11:00 a m.; Sunday School. 9:45 and 11:00 a m. for children and adults Family Hour 6:00 p.m Sunday evening Mon­ day 1st Monday of the month. Mom s Time Out Wednesday. Sr. High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awua at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer at 7:00 p.m Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women Bi­ ble Study. Womens Bible Study. Call church office for more infor­ mation. 948-8004. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning Worship. 5:00 p.m. Teens; 6XX) p.m Evening Cclebra tion for Adults ' Kids Alive’’ or ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day — 9:00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study; 10XX)am Young Adult Bi­ ble Study; 6:30 p.m. Kid's Quizz­ ing; 7:00 p m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further in formation call the church office ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturda* Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses B OO a.m. and 11XX) a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:004:30 PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway, Hastings. Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 a.m.; Wednesday 7 pm. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m to 6 p.m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 south al M-79. Larry Hubtey. pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office hrs Wed./Thur. 9XX) a m. to 12 noon Ks'hy Count, choir director. Sun­ day 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:45 a m . Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service. Wednesday. 6:45 p.m. Warion (Grades K-6). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 (Grades 7-12) Thursday. 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St.. Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Dec. 22 - 8:00 A 10:45 HoK Cummunion; 9:30 Sunday School. AAL Branch Meeting. 6:00 Carol­ ing Thursday. Dec. 19 — 6:10-6:40 Children's Choir. 7:30 Adult Choir; 8XX) AA Saturday. Dec. 21 - 9:30 Catechism 3; 8:00 NA. Wednesday. Dec 24 - 7XX) aad 11:00 p.m — Holy Communion HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler. Program/Y ou th Director. Sunday. Dec 29 - 9:30 and 11XX) Morning Worship; (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided dur­ tag both services 9:50 a m. Birth­ day Party for Jesus tn Sharpe Hall. 10:30 a m. Coffee Hour; 11:50 a.m. Children's Church Monday. Dec. 30 — IOXX) a.m Staff nnets for prayer. Tuesday. Dec. 31 — 7:00 p.m. Ringo Swingo New Year* Eve Dance Wednesday. Jan I - Happy New Year? We »ua you God's richest blessings for 1997! •••Church Office Closed*** HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor. Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar rier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10.30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m.; Worship 11XX) a m. with child care for infants and toddlers thro a«e 4. and Jwuor Church for ages 5 thro 2nd grade; Ml HI Youth Fellowship - 4:00 p.m ; Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6:00 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night Tuesday. Dec 24 — Two Chnstmas Eve Candlelight Ser vices. 7 and 11 pm. Thursday. Dec. 26 — Red Cross Blood Dnve, I 00 to 6 45 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 29 — Worship mesaage by Margaret Hollenbeck Thursday. Jan. 2 — Community Prayer Service 12:15 p.m. in sanctuary Monday. Jan. 6 — Epiphany Breakfast open to publK 9:30 a m — speaker Nicia Guy - call 945-9574 for reservauous Middle School band members participating in the festival are pictured. In the back, from left, are Angie Baker. Lauren Beach. Ashley DeLine, Mark Lockwood. Derek Brookmeyer. and Matt Gergen. In the third row back are Taylor Wisner, Lindsey Hill, Carrie Bolthouse, Molly Kruko, Michael Swainston, and Amanda Phillips. Second row back is Michael Nitz, Josh Clevenger, Craig Bolthouse. Lynn McCullum, Jenny Schwartz, and Jessica Hammond. In the front row are Carl Caldwell. Bert Kosbar, Shaun Hill, Stephanie Buck, Shayna Selleck. and Allicia Birman Missing are Jon Katje and Elizabeth Nida. _____ Bert Dexter EBard, Sr.______ | TRINITY. ALABAMA - Bert Daur Ellard, Sr. parsed away on Saturday, December 21. 1996 in Trinity, Alabama. Mr. Ellard waa born on March 26, 1922 in Kalamazoo, the «on ot Charles and Almeda (Green) Ellard. He lived most of his live in the Kalamazoo and Delton area. He wss employed by the National Waurlift Company for twenty-seven yean and retired In 1914. He served in the United States Army during World War n with the 101st Airborne, and he participated in D-Day and Baatone. Mr. Ellard waa a member of the National 101st Airborne Association aad lifetime member of the Comstock VFW 6252 Post. He waa married to Imogene (Shaiffer) Ellard on January 24, 1942. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisurs. He is survived by four sons, Bert Jr. (Carol) Ellard of Trinity, Alabama, Sherman (Ed) (Mooa) Ellard of Charlotte. Danney Joel Ellard of Delton, and Roger (Connie) Ellard of Trini­ ty, Alabama, thirteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Decem­ ber 24, 1996 from 2:00-4:00 p.m at the Williams Funeral Home. No visitation on Christmas Day. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 2i, 1996 al 11:00 a_m. at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Boa-man ofneiatiog. Bi jiaJ will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery will full Military Honors with taps by the Comstock VFW Post 6252 Honor Guard Roman B. KarpinM MIDDLEVILLE - Roman B. Karpinski, age 78, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 1996 it Pennock HospitiL Mr. Kirpinxki was born on April 22,1918 in Grand Rapids, the son of Waller and Bertha (Waluszka) Karpinski Sr. He was raised in Grand Rapids and across from Baker Lake, Yankee Springs Township. He attended Sl Adelberts School in Grand Rapids and Baker Lake Country School. He graduated from the 8th grade. He was married to Rosalie Ann Martin on January 5,1946 in Hastings. They lived on her parents farm on Shaw Lake Rd. before moving to the present house, south of Middleville. He was employed at Keeler Brass in Middle­ ville and Grand Rapids, retiring after 34 years of service, Roman was a member of the Middleville VFW Post 7548, where he was a Bingo caller. He served as commander for several yean and Bingo chairman. He was also a past member of St Hyacinth Society of Grand Rapids. Mr. Karpinski was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting and camping with his motorhome. He was a loving and caring father and grand­ father, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. Karpinski was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie Karpinski; two brothers, Stanley and Walter Karpinski; and sister, Helen Smith. He is survived by one daughter, Paula (Elgie) Walter of Middleville; one son, Michael (Pat) Karpinski of Wayland; four grandchildren, Noelle, Jason Walters, Karla, Michael Karpinski; one brother, Charles (Wendy) Karpinski of Lansing; five sisters, Ann Fiedorowicz, Dorothy Wolf, Frances Chilver all of Grand Rapids, Agnes Bartnich of Brighton and Eleanor (James) Pullen of Ada; one sister-in-law, Vickie Karpinski; several Deices and nephews; a very special and dear friend, Alice Strumberger of Middleville. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 21, 1996 at the Beeler funeral Chapel. Rev. Father Dave LaBlanc officiated. Interment took place at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. From left, Edward Freeland. Neil Hughes and Bernard Finch were honored lor a combined total of 111 years of service to the E.W. Bliss Co. Retirees have 111 years of service Longtime E.W. Bliss employees Edward J. Freeland, Bernard C. Finch, and Neil G. Hughes were honored at a retirement party Friday celebrating their combined 111 years of service. Their retirement is effective Jan. 1, 1997. Freeland, manager of product liability, worked 40 years and 11 months for the com­ pany. Finch, a technical advisor sales coor­ dinator. worked 33 years and eight months. Hughes, a flamecutter in the welding de­ partment,worked 36 years and seven months. At their parties, gifts were presented to the retirees in recognition of their yean of ser­ vice to the company. LEGAL NOTICES ANN LANDERS continued from page 5 I grew up adoring my brother, but of course, he didn't want his pesky little sister hanging around. After we both graduated from college, I finally found the courage to tell him how much he meant to me and how much I loved him. As I looked at him. cheeks burning, stomach churning, praying that he wouldn't laugh at me, I waited for a response. Do you know what he said. “I love you, too.” Those words were the most special words anyone has ever said to me. 1 had never heard them from him before, and 1 was afraid I never would. Now that we’ve broken the ice, we’re really good friends, and it feels wonderful. So, to all the older brothers and sisters out there, tell your pesky little brother or bratty tittle sister that you love him. Trust me. It will make their day. — Pesky Sister in Tennessee. Dear Pesky: You will never know how many lives you touched by writing that letter. Better yet. you are going lo be responsible for building a lot of bridges between siblings that will last a lifetime. Bless you. *’A CoUecrion of My Favorite Gems of the Day" is the perfect hale gift for that special someone who is impossible to buy for. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S5.25 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Collection, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. IU. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). Copyright 1996 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Cow No. 96-004747 w?i2t*MATT«>OF: ADAM KEITH THOMPSON. DO9: 05/25/81. Am^A4«Lm. ! -- A--- . 4»l-. ,4 i— A hearing on the petftton will bo conducted by »ho court on 01 /23/97 at I 30 p.m. In BARRY COUNTY PROtATE COURT/JUVENILE DfVtSION. 220 W. Court $«.. Sto. X3. Hartings. Ml. ff IS THEREFORE ORDERED that DAVID THOMP-1 SON poraonofly oppoor before the court at the time and ploco rtotod above. December 17. 1996 Richard H. Shaw. Judged Probate (12/26) Rre Deportment. Approved budget revision. Approval given for Board to attend MTA Conven­ tion with expenses paid. Vouchers approved in amount of $6,692.77. Juno Doster Johnstown Township Cleric Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Eori (12/M) Like Cats and Dogs continued from De �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1996 — Page 9 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen 1996 was a super time for sports in and out of the area J • Thoughts about this year in sports and in Ba few other areas as well. What a thrill it was to see the Middleville 'Trojans win a Division III State wrestling ^championship in the town that I was bom |in. It sure felt great and the Trojan grapplers 'celebrated that wonderful feeling by shaving Coach Tom Lehman's hair off a few days afterwards. How about the Marshall Redskins, who may not be in Barry County, but are still part of our J-Ad Graphics family. At the Silverdome. on the carpel that Barry Sanders normally tears up. Coach Rich Hulkow's team won the Class B football crown. Three consecutive weekends, three consecutive up­ sets. I tell ya it doesn’t get any better than this. There were many championship moments and many local champions in 1996. I’ve always said, though, that champions and championships just aren’t bom out of wins and losses. I What about the Olympics in Atlanta. ; What I remember is Kerri Strug holding her balance, hobbling to her coach, her coach carrying her with cheers surrounding their journey. Only in America. • Certainly America doesn’t always hit me right. Sure, I’m upset that a man with the character of "Slick Willy" can be re-elected. Yes. it irks me that some dumb cable company can pull the plug my MTV. But with people like Kyle Brower. Ryan VanDyke and Dominque around, who needs to reflect upon the world s negative areas. Believe me a day will come when the Detroit Red Wings win a Stanley Cup and Steve Yzerman circles the Joe Louis Arena with the Cup in his hands. Who knows it might even be 1997. As far as the Lions go. the year started out with an embarrassing first-round playoff loss to Philadelphia and concludes with the finish of a dismal 1996 season. Wayne, it’s been nice knowing you and Mr. Ford please get this program back to being a contender before we all lose hope. That's what makes being a sports editor so great. The championship moments, the characters of the individuals playing the sports and the places ventured that may never be traveled again 1996 was a great year for Barry County sports and fc: the athletic year in general. Here's lo even a bigger party in 1997.' Talk to you soon Hastings, Delton wrestle ways to top; Lamb on Jan. 4 ; Hastings’ wrestling team heads into the [Christmas break with a 7-2 overall record "after placing second at the Allegan Christmas Tournament last Saturday. The Saxons went 4-1 al Allegan earning wins over Battle Creek Pennfield (47-23). Holland West Ottawa (53-23). Allegan (54­ 12) and Grand Rapids Central (56-18). Their only loss came against Union City (48-26). bnnging it to the attention of our scoring table," Wyoming Park Athletic Director Dick Locke wrote in his letter to Furrow. "I •*a team that qualified for State a year ago. "We did real well." Hastings Coach Dave . Furrow said. "The kids were real excited. We . used 19 wrestlers during the day and were '^without a 103-pounder due to family Ionia on Dec. 7. Next action for the Saxons comes at home on Jan. 4 when they host the L.H. Lamb , Christmas commitments." Luke Noteboom (130) and Jamie James * (189 and 215) each collected 4 wins on the Jay with both Saxon grapplers pinning 2 of . t their opponents. ’ Ed Youngs (215 and 275) and Justin Waters (275) had 3 wins apiece and totaled 4 pins for the blue and gold. Other Hastings' highlights included 2 pins by Jon Kensington (189) and 4 pins in 5 matches for Bill Blair (160). Overall, the Saxons scored 22 pins at the Allegan tournament. The results from Allegan were not the only good news Furrow’s team received last week. The Saxons found out, in a letter sent to Furrow from Wyoming Park High School, that they were rhe first-place team and Haslett placed second at the Dec. 14 tournament al Wyoming Park. "I understand that you tried to help us by am sad to say that we did (not) accept your help. We should have been gracious enough to accept your help. We really do appreciate a coach who keeps accurate records " The win at Wyoming Park is Hastings second title of the season after winning al Tournament. Middleville. Lakewood, Charlotte. Lowell. Harper Creek. Coloma. Battle Creek Central. Grand Ledge and Ionia round out a talented field scheduled to compete at the Lamb. Delton wins 3 The Panthers captured 3 victories last week beating South Haven (43-32), Fennville (77-6) and Montague (60-15). Delton wrestlers with 3-0 marks included Branden Newington (103 and 112). Corey McKentee (119), Joe Daniels (130), Robert Isom (140), Rob Tack (152). Phil Schallhom (189), Shawn Murphy (215) and Jon Hannckow (275). Newington had 3 wins by fall. Isom 2. Tack 2. Schallhorn 2, Murphy 2 and Hannckow had 3 wins by fall. Coach Aaron Tabor's team also had two grapplers with 2-1 marks. Dana Earl (135) and Nick Hannar (145). On Dec. 28. the Panthers will wrestle at the Northview Tournament. championship, nibbling on Richmond in the March 2 finals at his Trojan team hold up their championship trophy. J-Ad Graphics selects top sports stories for 1996 1996 was filled with championship moments and individual champions in the Barry County sports scene. In Barry County sports, it was a very good year. Here are a few of those special stories that helped to make the year a very memorable one for those associated with local athletes and athletics. The stories are not in any specific order and were picked by the J-Ad sports editor. Jim Jensen. If you disagree, bother him. 1. "Middleville wins Division III State wrestling team title" — March 7 — The Trojans with a 36-29 win over Richmond in the final of the Division III finals at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena. In Coach Tom Lehman's 24th year of coaching, the 1996 State trophy was the program s first. The team celebrated by shaving the coach's head. Joel Appel's 1:49 pin the final weight class sealed the deal for the grappling Trojans. 2. "Lakewood's Boucher wins mat title" — March 14 — Sticking with the tradition of Barry County being a strong location for battles on the mats. Lakewood s flid^ Boucher cabtnred^be Division 11 163 Sham jlohsh^ at' lbJ.“l^nWf‘Mdunt Morris' Harold Eastman. Boucher pinned his final opponent with 41 seconds remaining in the second round. Boucher became the third Vikings wrestler to win an individual title. He has started off the 1996-97 campaign at 10-0. "Il's been my goal ever since I was five," Boucher explained. 3. "Hastings' student studies for scholar-athlete award" — Feb. I — Kelly Bellgraph, a then senior at Hastings High, was one of two finalist for the girls golf scholarship offered by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. On Feb. 15 she won the award. Bellgraph had a 3.69 grade point average and played on the Saxon golf team that went to the State finals in her senior year. 4. Buzz Youngs remembered as "a giant" — July 18 — Youngs a former sports editor at the Banner, a long-time sports broadcaster at WBCH and a giant as far as Saxon sports are concerned dies of congestive heart failure at age 80. Later, in the fall the Saxons dedicated its football season to its lost hero. Tammy Obreiter was a key member of Hastings’ girls golf team that placed No. 10 at the spring State meet. Pete Kellepourey, and his Maple Valley, teammates sailed into the Class C quarterfinals at WMU to highlight a great post-season. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Michael Nystrom is just one of 19 Hastings' wrestlers who contributed at the - Allegan Christmas Tournament. 5. "No. 8 Vikings can't stop No. 1 Colts 16-14, 15-9" — March 21 — Al Mattawan, the Vikings' volleyball team went to its second consecutive State quarterfinals, but this time lost to the No. 1 Colls. Led by then senior Angela Rufncr. Coach Kellie Rowlands team hung in against a very tough spiking opponent, but just came up a few points short. 6. "Lions lose in State quarters to hot Vikings team, 61-54" — March 2| — Maple Valley's boys basketball team went to the Class C State quarterfinals, held at Western Michigan University, but fell to For a second consecutive season, the Lady Vikings made it to the Final Four in the Class B volleyball championships. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) a very good Hopkins squad. One of many seniors, Adam Driksna topped Coach Jerry Reese's team with 21 points, but the "team" was what made , this group of eagers so successful. Maple Valley edged Bronson 66­ 64 in the semifinals as four Lions scored in double figures. 7. "Lakewood softball season ends with No. I Lakeshore" — June 13 — Again a Lakewood girls sports team made it to a Class B quarterfinal and again it was against a No. 1 ranked opponent. The Lady Vikings lost to the Lancers 6-0, but had a See STORIES continued next page �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1996 Saxons fall just short in dual with Vikings The Saxons claimed wins in 7 of the 14 weight classes, but still were 4 points short of victory last Thursday in a dual wrestling match with Wyoming Park. With wins from Ryan Rude. Luke Noteboom. Chris Stafford, Bill Blair. Kevin Morgan. Tim Eases and Jamie James Hastings totaled 33 points to Wvoming Park s 37. Rude pinned Adam Rosioniec in 1:28 at the 125-pound weight class. Noteboom beat Mike Lewis 5-2 at 130. Stafford had an 11-4 triumph over Jeff Witbroot al 140. Blair went to overtime, but beat Pat • Adams 4-2 at 160. Morgan pinned Wayne Lewis in 3:12 at 171. Easey wasted little lime in pinning Dustin Lindsay in 27 seconds at 189 James also had a quick pin in 43 seconds al 215. Winning exhibition matches were Rob Lee (135). Jon Kensington (171) and Ed Youngs (215). Lee won over Randrll Evans in 3:30. Kensington triumphed against Ben Cook in 5; 18 and Youngs prevailed on a pin over Lonnie Yancer in 21 seconds. Middle school wrestlers dominate The Hastings Middle School wrestling team hosted a double dual on Dec. 17. crushing Union City 81-6 and winning over Harper Creek 39-18. Winning by pins over Union City were Craig Bolthouse. Travis Milleson. Matt Peak. David Wright. Brett Allen. Andy Powell. Brian Sulfin. Jason Goggins. Luke Rodgers. Robert Baker. Sean Tefft. Isaac Weeks and Shaun Hollars. Mike Hamp won a decision. Against Harper Creek. Greg Seeber. David Wright. Brian Sulfin. Robert Baker. Sean Tefft and Isaac Weeks won on pins. Bren Allen prevailed on a decision. Winning exhibition matches were Jeremy Butler. Aaron Hartman. Paul Coscarelli. Paul Henuey. Eli Agee, Arie Roobol and Richard Force. 8th grade eagers begin season twowxi ..ni ot gniv t The eighth grade Gold team is now 1-1 after two recent basketball wins on the hardcouns. The Gold won over Allegan 29-20 on Dec. 12 and lost to Gull Lake 37-19 on Dec. 18. The blue team lost to Allegan 42-20 and to Gull Lake 40-36. For the Gold. Josh Desvoignes had 7 points and Matt Gergen 6 against Allegan, while Luke Storms managed 3 points and 6 rebounds in the second game defeat. Jerry Ladere and Matt Gieseler each pumped in 4 points for the Blue versus Allegan. Matt Norris. Jacob VanderHoff and Dustin Terrel all tallied 6 points against Gull Lake. Saxons now 3-1, Trojans beat Eagles for holiday cheer Hastings* 3-1 start to the varsity basketball season is a fantastic feat considering the team posted just 2 wins a season ago Even more impressive is the team's out­ put in fourth quarters. On Friday. Coach Don Schils* squad registered 29 points in the final quarter, including a barrage of 3-pointers, to help defeat O-K White opponent Wyoming Park 73-69. Hastings trailed Park by 6 points with three minutes to play in the game before those 3-pointers began to fall. First Mike Sulccr, drained a triple to start the Saxons* comeback quest. Then. Jeff Storrs stepped up and nailed four consecutive 3-pointers to bring the blue and gold to within striking distance. A basket by Dame 11 Day with 20 seconds to play tied the score at 69-69 and a basket by Jay Bolthouse with two seconds remaining proved to be the game-clincher. Storrs finished the game with 24 points. Day tallied 17 and Bolthouse added 7 points Day also topped the team in rebounds with 10 and dished out 5 assists. Ed VanDerMolen ended up leading the Saxons with 6 assists. The Saxons totaled 23 assists versus the Vikings. "I can't remember ever coaching a team that had 23 assists," Schils said. "This team is very unselfish with the basketball." Hastings led after one quarter 21-13 and held a 36-33 advantage at the half. In the third quarter Wyoming Park surged ahead, leading by I point (45-44) entering the final eight minutes. But. the Saxons were not to be denied and hit •Tom all angles during that big fourth quarter "In all four games the team has played tremendous basketball in the fourth quarter." Schils said. "I kn~w we had a chance of it (going 3-1) and I am extremely happy with our start. Wyoming Park was one of the team's that was picked as a favorite in our league, so the win came against a very good team." The Vikings received 39 points from Micah Bell, but Bell s points came from an 1 l-of-27 shooting night. Hastings wil next play at Lowell High on Jan. 3. Middleville 72 Calvin Christian 46 A very Merry Christmas present fell upon the laps of Middleville's varsity basketball team Fnday night But. the present was certainly one that was well deserved as the Trojans used hustle, defense and a relentless bench attack to defeat O-K Blue foe Calvin Christian at Middleville High. Three nights before Coach Kurt Holzhueter Middleville squad was well on its way lo another victory, but as time expired Byron Center found a way to squeak out a I point triumph (69-68). This time the Trojans were ready and played ready from start lo finish. "We were able to get some points out of our transition and speed up the game," Holzhueter said. "In the second half, we were able to convert on a lot of their mistakes." They did, especially in the third quarter. Middleville tallied 27 of its 72 in the third frame with 6-5 Jeremy Shriver scoring 13 of his game-high 26 points. Bowling SCORES _ _____ Jr_________ :_ Wednesday P.M. Eye and Ent Specialists 42-22; F.H. Parties 39%-24%; Mace’s Ph. 29%-24%; Mills Lan­ ding 38-26; HAS Machine 37-27; Misfits 33-31; Hair Care Center 32%-31%; Lifestyles 32%-31 %; Nashville Chiro 32-32; Valley Realty 28-36; Varney’s Stables 23-41; Vacant 7-57. High Games and Series — S. Vandenberg 209- 212-611; E. Vanasse 194-530; K. Sutfin 197-504; B High 179-476; D. Seeber 165-472; C. Parsons 190-439; L Barnum 180493; B. Estep 175-469. P. Frederickson 172-460; T Case 144-386. S. Pennington 178; B Hathaway 177; J. George 164; S. Sanborn 481; N. Halifax 364. Moose Mixed Four Rs 42%; Three Ponies 42; Nine and a Wiggle 39%; Heads Out 37Mi; Get Lucky 36Vi; Odd Balls and Sears Service 35; Special Ks 33; Big O s 32%; Rocky 4 32; Working Ou It 32; Late Comers 3OV6; Ten Pins 30; Ramblers 28%; Gutter Gang 27 Gillons Con­ st. 26%; Roscoe’s 13; Four Stars 14. Mens Good Games and Series - J. May 235-600; M. McKee 236-641; J. Barnum 11 210- 581; W. Brodbock 181-500; B. Keeler 206-555; K. Bushee 198-546; D. Tinkler 157456; J Barnum ID 220-501; K. Meaney 181-514; E. Keeler 229-563; T. Lewis 169-478; F. Wilks 135-381; R. Robbins 177 (all spares); P Tosova 212; W. Gillons 159; S. Gillons 184; M. Lydy 179. D. Palmmer 145; T. Rainey 193; G Seton 173; R Roush 190; D Whitney 173; B. Madden 206. Womens Good Games and Series — K. Becker 180-530; Shiriee v. 214-581; S. McKee 242-647; R. Lydy 184-516; K. Keeler 176492; S. Keeler 190-505; F. Ruthniff 191-501; M. Whitney 145-423; D. Bartimus 169; D. Vankuininger 161; L. Barnum 210; B. Faul 181; O. Gillons 181; R. Brummel 161; L. Palmitier 129; H. Service 152; B Roberts 165; C. Barnum 147; G. Meaney 171; P. Arends 211. Thursday A.M. Questions Marks 45-19; LeHarves 41%-22%; Leftovers 35-29; Bosleys 34%-29%; New Team 31-33; Hastings Bowl 30-34; Lucky Shots 28%-35%; Early Birds 26-30; Varneys 24%-39%; Hummers 23-41. Good Games and Series — O. Gillons 188480; S. Salazar 170-474; S. Everett 154-431; I. R'Jhruff 167-428; A. Boniface 151-424; D Olmstead 146403; S. Waters 126-372; S. Carney 140-366; M. Bell 131-352; S. Musser 144-350; S. Sebastian 189; M. Atkinson 179; F. Ruthruff 169; T. Teixeira 164; C. Stuart 158; B. Estep 145; E. Dewitt 143; L. Jackson 141; C. Swinkunas 126; K. Walker 123. Sunday Night Mixed Short N Sweet 43; Rednecks 42; D A N Mortgage 40; B.S.ers 38; S A S 37; Bowling Buddies 33%; Runarounds 33; Thunder Alley 33; Tasmanite's 33; Diehards 32%; Fear­ some 4 31%; 2x4 30%; Beginners Plus 30%; QB A Associates 28; Friends 24; Danger Zone 23; Get Along Gang 21; Blue Balls 2. Womens High Games and Series — D. Snyder 211-577; M. Snyder 179-502; M. Kir­ chen 171468; S. Snider 164-465; L. Davis 178465; B. Hayes 159-436; M. Simpson 179-426; M. Martin 148-407; L. Couts 126-343; D. VanCampen 185; K. Sutfin 179; E. Hammontree 166; D. Seeber 164; S. Cross 153; B Walker 146. Mens High Games and Series — M. Mar­ tin 211-605; R Conley 208-592; J Delaat 213-582; D Vickers 200-546; M Cross 188-521; R Snyder III 190-502; D Seeber 166487; B Hubbell 167-477; J. Eye 167477; D Wordell 186; S. Frenthway 169. Recreation Bowling League #3 Barry Automotive won the first halt of the season. Standings after the first night of the second half — Barry Automotive 3; Crystal Clear Water 3; Carlton Center Excavating 2; Fair­ child Oil 2; Freeport Elevator 1. Good Games and Series - G Yoder 530; B King 214-540; S. Anger 525; B. Burkhuff 514; J Jacobs 506; D. Lambert 202-531; R Wieland 521; J. Zink 201; J. Buehler 511. STORIES CONTINUED from p«ge 9_______ great run to get to event held at Bronson High. In the semis. Coach Roily Krauss' team won over South Haven 4-3. Pitcher Kristin Heinze fanned 8 South Haven hitters and allowed just 3 hits. 8. "Saxons show improveme* t on the links with 10th place State tourney finish" — June 6 — Hastings girls golf team ended up IOth in Class B with a two-day score of 249. Hastings Tammy Obreiter was fourth overall with a 178. Coach Ed VonderHoff said of the team: "No doubt, it’s a great group to work with..." 9. "Lakewood tennis star on her way to Slate finals" — Oct. 17 — Paige Foley finished the regular season 23-1 and became the first tennis player in Lakewood High history lo advance to a Slate tournament. There she won her first match, but lost the second held at Kalamazoo's Stowe Stadium. 10. "Lady Lions finish ninth in Class C cross country" — Nov. 7 — With a rosier that had just one senior, the Lady Lions placed ninth with 275 points at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklvn. baxon eager Jay Bolthouse (30). shown here in an earlier game with Lakewood, scored 7 points and made a big basket in the triumph over Wyoming Park. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) "Shriver can be very difficult to guard." Holzhueter mentioned. "You almost have to put a bigger player on him.*' With the score 30-21 with 7:20 remaining in the third quarter, Nathan Pranger stepped up and made a 3-poioter lo get Middleville's motor roaring at 33-21. That triple was followed by a Shriver 3-pointer (36-21), a Shriver basket off a turnover Shriver had forced (38-21) and another triple by... Jeremy Shriver. At that point, down 41-23. Calvin Christian Coach Tom VanderLaan frantically called a time out. The third quarter concluded when Kevin Doyle drained a 3-pointer (55-34) as the buzzer sounded "We played a far better blend of inside and outside tonight." Holzhueter said. "It was a very good team effort." That team effort was never more eminent than in the fourth quarter when the Middleville coach went to his bench. Players like Mike Pott and Alex Middleton helped keep Middleville's motor in full gear. Pott on two consecutive trips made passes to Middleton and Andy Fmkbeiner for baskets, with the dish to Finkbeiner being of the no­ look variety. "I was happy to see that," Holzhueter said. “Those guys are chomping al the bit just lo get in." Ten players totaled points for Middleville on Friday with Shriver getting his 26. Luke Weatherhead tallying 12. Dave Liu pumping in 9 points and Finkbeiner adding 8 markers. Middleville, now 3-1. will next play Friday. Dec. 27 at Grand Rapids Baptist. Paige Foley became me rirst tennis player in Lakewood High history to go. to the State tournament. 11. "Saxons tie for 12th at Class B tennis final" — June 6 — In tune with the successful spring scasuu. the Hasting boys tennis team scored 7 points for their ; place amongst the best in Class B. Jeff * Storrs tallied 3 of the team's 7 points by . advancing to the semifinals. 12. "Return visit likely for Delton golf team" — Oct. 24 — The • Panthers went to Stale in Class C and were 20th. Even better news was that three of the team's top five will return in 1996. Scott Hovanec was team's tops al Slate, carding an 81. 13. "A Sharp Shooter" — Sept. 5 — Leslie Crowley, of Hastings was the year's international champion for free throw accuracy in a contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Crowley made 25-of25 attempts to earn that distinction YMCA NEWS B-Ball Scores B Minor W-L Ritchies Koffee Shop........................................ 3-1 Union Bank..........................................................2-1 Terry’s.................................................................. 2-2 Hastings Drill Team.......................................... 1-2 Grandma's Green Tree.................................... 1-3 BMj^or Blain Landscaping........................................... 3-0 Peterson/B rown..................................................3-0 Mainstreet Savings. „....................................... 2-1 Hastings Merchants........................................ 1-2 Bosleys................................................................. 0-3 Cappon/Welton..................................................0-3 Results B Minor — Terry'I Basketball 44 va. Rit­ chie’s Koffee Shop 56; Grandmas Green Trec 45 vs. Hastings Dr’ll Team 43; Union Bank 44 vs. Terry’s Basketball 40. B Major — Hastings Merchants 59 vs. Mainstreet Savings 73; Blairs 67 vs. Cappon Oil/Wellons 60; Petersons 71 vs. Bosleys 42. YMCA Soccer Scores Team W-L-T Blue..................................................................3-0-0Black.................................................................. 1-0-2 Green.................................................................1-1-1 Red....................................................................1-1-1Whhe................................................................. 1-2-0 Yellow.............................................................. 0-3-0 Results White 3 vs. Blue 4; Red 8 vs. Yellow 5; Black 2 vs. Green 2. 7th graders post wins The Saxons won both the B and the A games versus Allegan with the B team winning 32-30 and the A squad earning a 32­ 29 triumph. Zac Fulmer scored 9 points and made two free throws with .3 seconds left to guide the B team. Ryan Stamm scored 10 points and Adam Reil pulled down 7 rebounds. David Ockerman and Eric VanDerMolen each tallied 8 points in the A team's victory, while Dave Wilson added 6 markers. Ockerman grabbed 11 caroms and Ted Greenfield added 5 steals. Lakewood's Jennifer Mitchell makes a kill against Comstock's No. 1 defense in the volleyball quarterfinals last spring. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1996 — Page 11 Request for dismissal in Ruth Walsh case denied by Jason Carr Staff Writer A motion by David Gilbert, attorney for Ruth Walsh, lo have involuntary manslaughter charges against her dismissed, was denied at a Friday morning hearing. Prosecutors accuse Walsh. 34, of Caledonia, of having failed lo provide proper supervision for her 22-month old son. Adam, which led to his drowning in August at the Indian Valley Campground in Thomapplc Township. The child was pulled out by a fisherman 15-20 feel off shore in the Thomapplc River. Gilbert told the court Walsh did provide care and supervision for Adam, "maybe not as much as the prosecution would wish or hope for in light of what happened." but that prosecutors cannot show she committed an act of “reckless and wanton indifference." He said that while prosecutors could show simple negligence, they cannot show the "gross negligence" needed lo support the involuntary manslaughter charge He said Walsh "may not have been right on (Adam's) heels." but that she could hear him from inside their tent and would go looking for her son when he was not in the area. Gilbert said at Walsh's preliminary examination, witnesses claimed their children were supervised even when they weren't in the area because they knew where the children were. He asked why in this case Adam was considered unsupervised when Walsh knew where he was or could bear him outside the tent. He added the prosecution claims that an incident al a campground where Walsh refused an offer of a lifejacket for Adam indicates gross negligence, "but she was standing right there." College financial aid deadline nears If you have a child who. is col lege-bound. Feb. 21. could be the most important day of the year. It is the day the 1997-98 Free Ap­ plication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is due to establish eligibility for federal and State of Michigan financial aid programs. FAFSA is the U.S. Department of Educa­ tion form required for all federal aid pro­ grams, including grants, loans, and work study and also by the State of Michigan for stale-funded financial aid programs. In­ dividual schools may have their own deadlines, so be sure to check with the school you plan to attend for their particular filing deadlines. Evan Montague. Albion College's director of financial aid. said that beyond deadlines for application, there are many things you need to remember if your child is to be considered for college financial aid. Montague offers the following tips on filing financial aid paperwork Rend the instructions. Many mistakes are made by not following the directions com­ pletely. Also, be careful to include all infor­ mation asked for. If forms are submitted without proper information, and without com­ plete information, the forms cannot be processed Make sure all the numbers are right. Double check Social Security numbers Often students, or their parents, have entered the wrung Social Security number, or transposed numbers, on financial aid applications Records you will need. • Copies of both the parent's and student's 1996 U.S. income tax return (IRS form 1040. 1040A or 1040EZ). • 1996 state and local income tax returns. W-2 forms and other records of money earned in 1996. • Records of untaxed income, such as welfare. Social Security. AFDC or ADC and veterans benefits. • Current bank statements. • Current mortgage information, business and farm records. • Records of stocks, bonds and other investments. • Student's driver's license and Social Security card. • Promissory notes or loan disclosure statements. Additional forms. Some colleges and universities require additional forms to deter­ mine eligibility for funds given by that institu­ tion. Some forms also require a filing fee. Be sure to check with the college you plan to at­ tend for information on the forms you will need to complete Make copies. Make copies and keep a file of all forms you fill out. essays (if required) and keep a record of all correspondence with the college you plan to attend, and the people you have contacted there. If any material from your file needs to be replaced, you at least have a temporary replacement document on hand. FBe by the deadline. If the completed form is not postmarked by February 21, you may miss out on many financial aid opportunities for the upcoming year Sophomores, juniors and seniors must re-file every year. All financial aid is con­ sidered on a year-to-year basis. If you plan to SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Can 616-945-9554 return to college in the fell, and you need financial aid, be sure to re-fik For more information. To learn more about financial aid. be sure to contact the col­ lege or university you plan to attend Addi­ tional resources are also available on the In­ ternet. at your high school library, from your high school guidance counselor or by calling the U.S. Department of Education at 1800-4-FED-AID. There are many financial aid resources and options available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, work-study programs and pay­ ment plans. With a little work and research, you can find the combination of resources right for you. Gilbert concluded by saying, at most, it was a case of thoughtlessness, but that it was not gross negligence. "It’s an accidental death. It happens all the time." said Gilbert "That's why this case is in Probate Court." Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell reiterated that the testimony at Walsh’s preliminary hearing indicated that she was repeatedly warned to provide closer supervision. "The fact is. Ruth Walsh willfully neglected to provide care and supervision." she said. McDowell added Wdlsh failed to use care lo provide supervision, which resulted in the death of Adam. She also said District Judge Gary Holman said he saw all the necessary elements to support the involuntary manslaughter charge. Circuit Judge James Fisher responded by saying. "Perhaps Mr. Gilbert is right that you can supervise a child," if a parent can hear what a child is doing., "but the facts indicate otherwise." Fisher called a 22-month old child playing near the water, "an accident waiting to happen." and in denying the request for dismissal said Walsh's action does "constitute reckless disregard." Walsh is scheduled for trial on Jan. 27. If the case cannot be heard that day. the trial will begin Feb. 24. If convicted, she faces up to 15 years in prison and/or a fine of $7,500. Sheriff’s Dept, encourages use of designated drivers The Barry County Sheriffs Department is strongly encouraging residents to use a des­ ignated driver if they plan to drink this holi­ day season. "If you're planning a holiday party, al the office or at home, or if you go out to cele­ brate this New Year's Eve, use common sense and designate a driver who will stay sober and get you home in one piece." said Sheriff Steve DeBoer. More than 50 percent of all fatal traffic ac­ cidents involve a driver who is under the in­ fluence of alcohol, and New Year's Eve is one of the deadliest nights in that respect DeBoer also cites Michigan's drunk driv­ ing law as another reason to designate a driver "With these laws, drunk drivers had better beware — we ll get you off the mad and keep you off the road. Stay sober when you drive — during the holidays or anytime." Alcohol commonly slows fraction rime. decreases coordination and impairs judgment and vision. "You can help reduce the statistics instead of becoming one. Use a designated driver and promote the use of one with family and friends." said DeBoer. "Better yet, volunteer lo be the designated driver and save a life. What better gift could you give your family and friends?" Charles Joseph Hoehn, Jr.. Wayland and Mashelc Mane Bouwhuis, Wayland. Gary David Selby. Hastings and Marva Kobs. Hastings. Christian Groesbeck Youngs. Hastings and Katherine Marie Romanowski, Oak Park. Dean Terry Myers, Freeport and Teresa Lynne Cooley. Hee port LEGAL NOTICES: MOWTOAGE FORECLOSURE MORTGAGE SALE — Defouft boa been mode In the condition* of o mortgog* mod* by CHRIS A. BUNGE. A SINGLE MAN ANO JULIE A. REYNOLDS JOINT TENANTS to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME AD­ MINISTRATION. U.S DEFT OF AGRICULTURE now known os USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mor tgogee doted November 7. 1983, ond recorded on November 7. 1963. In Liber 256. on pogo 574, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there it claimed to b* du* ot th* dot* hereof th* turn of ffity four thousand ond hundred twenty four and 16/100 Dollar* (154.124.16). including in­ terest al 10.750% per annum. Under th* power ot tai* contained in toid mortgog* ond th* statute in such co** mad* ond ap­ proved. notice it hereby given that *oid mortgage wilt bo foreclosed by a tale of th* mortgaged premise*. or tom* part of them. at public vendue, at th* Barry County Courthouse. Hatting* Ml. ot 11 00 a.m. on February 6. 1997. Said promise* ar* tituotod in CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan, ond ar* described ot: LOT 76 OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 41. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS: CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN TOGETHER W.TH ONE HALF OF ALLEY ON THE WEST SIDE THEREOF. ANO ALSO ONE HALF OF THE ALLEY ON THE SOUTH SIDE THEREOF Th* redemption period shall be 6 month* from the dote of such tale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480. 600.3241 (a) in which com th* redemption period shall be 30 day* from th* date of such tot*. DATED December 26. 1996 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY FOR: Michigan Robert A. Tremain 8 Attociatet P.G 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. AM 46009-6616 (1/23) notice or mow rcjci foreclosure SALE Mika. Meyers. Beckett 8 Jon**. P.L.C.. 1* at­ tempting to collect a debt and any information ob­ tained will be used for that purpose. Default ho* occurred In th* condition* of a mortgog* mad* by Craig E. Timmerman and Dian* L. Timmerman. husband and wife, mortgagor*, of 4156 Joy Road. Shelbyville. MJ 49344. to United Bank of Michigan, a Michigan banking corpora­ tion. mortgage*. dated January 6, 1994, recorded in th* Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on January 10. 1994, In Liber 594 Pag* 162. Because of said default, th* mortgagee ha* declared th* entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgog* du* and payable forthwith. A* of th* dot* ot thi* notice. there it claimed to be du* for principal, interest and expenses on said mortgage th* sum of $163,547.87. plus interest occuring thereafter. No suh or proceeding in law ha* been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notic* is hereby given that by virtu* of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, a* provided in said mortgage, and all legal cost*, cnorges and ex­ pense*. including ottorn^f* fees allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premium* paid by the undersigned before sole, sold mortgage will be foreclosed by sal* of the mortgaged premises ot public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday. January 16. 1997. at 2:00 p.m. The premise* covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan and ar* described as follows: Lot 23 ond the Southwesterly 1/2 aT Urt Lynoen jonncocx fkjt. occoraing to me recoraea Plat thereof, os recorded In Liber 3 of Plots on Page 33. The property is commonly known as 4156 Joy Rood. Shelbyville. Michigan. Notice is further given that th* length of the redemption period shall be one (I) year from the date of safe, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case th* redemption period shall be 30 days from th* date of sak. Dated: December 17. 1996 UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT 8 JONES. P.L.G Attorneys for AAortgogee By: Daniel R. Kubiak 200 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Suite 700 Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 (616)459-3200 (1/9) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE City gives to the needy at Christmas Hastings City Police officers Sgt. Jim Lee (left) and Ofc. Rick Argo prepare to load up a city police cruiser, Monday, with just some of the presents and food given by City Police and City Han to a needy Hastings family. TOP TEN STORIES, continued from page 1 Planning Commission after it dropped plans to include a child care center nearby. Nearby residents, however, say they're still afraid of further encroachment on their neighborhood and haven't forgotten the fact Pennock lev­ eled five houses it bought across the street to make way for the lot before it was approved. The asphalt plant was the hottest local is­ sue in an election year The Road Commis­ sion announced plans to put a plant in Bal­ timore Township, but nearby residents ob­ jected. went to court over several side issues and finally the commission's proposal was rejected by voters in the August primary. The asphalt plant generated more letters to the editor in the Banner than any other issue all year long. Coach Tom Lehman's Middleville wrestling team's achievement marked the first time any high school team from BarryCounty had won a state championship, though Lakewood came '■lose in '95 by get­ ting to the state finals before losing. Proline was purchased by another hunting bow manufacturer and then announced it would close this year, costing 23 local jobs. The industry had been located next to Flexfab just west of Hastings The Barry County Community Resource Net vork facility was prompted by local stud­ ies and discussions that it would be a good idea to put many county human service agencies in one site. However, even before a "one-stop" complex could be built, the Fam­ ily Independence Agency, which was to be the facility's anchor tenant, has decided against coming in. Having outgrown the City Hall home it has had since the 1960s on the comer of Broadway and Slate Street, city government officials decided to move lo the current MainStreet Savings Bank site at the comer of Stale and Michigan Avenue. The police departmeni particularly needs more space than what it has in the basement of City Hall. Meanwhile. MainStrect will build a new bank immediately to the west of the new Wendy’s on West State Street. There had been speculation earlier that a hotel would be built at that location. The Top Ten Stories: 1. Kellogg Community College opens its satellite facility near Hastings 2. JC Penney's closes after more than 60 years downtown. 3. A 9-year-old boy is accused of stalking a classmate. 4. The asphalt plant proposal is defeated in the primary election 4. Pennock's plans for parking lol finally succeed. 6. Middleville wins state wrestling title. 7. Proline closes its factory, costing 23 jobs. 8. The Barry County Community Re­ source Network opens without biggest ten­ ant. 9. The city decides to move offices to cur­ rent MainStrect site. 10. MainStreel and Wendy's repbees old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse The from end of the Ford flat-bed pick-up that ran the stop sign at the M-50 and M-66 intersection about 6:00-6:30 p.m. Friday night. The driver was not hurt badly, but this view of the truck shows the damage done to the front end. The semi involved was not badly damaged. No serious injuries when pick-up, tanker collide While pre-school children were singing Christmas carols at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, less than a mile away a near tragedy look place. Eastbound emergency vehicles zipped by the church with lights flashing. At the junc­ tion of M-50 and M-66 early Friday night, a west bound pick-up truck ran the stop sign and smashed into a tanker truck carrying haz­ ardous material. No spill occurred and the tanker was bier able to drive away. The driver of the Ford flat-bed pick-up truck was transported to Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte by Lake­ wood Community Volunteer Ambulance. Responding law enforcement officer. Trooper Sandy Larsen of the Hastings Slate Police Post said the driver was treated for minor in­ juries and released. The Woodland Fire Department also re­ sponded to the scene. After the ambulance headed for Charlotte, volunteer firefighters helped clear the scene of spilled engine fluids and pushed the pick-up out of the intersec­ tion. Larsen said the semi-truck received mild damage to the back fender and one tire. She also said the driver of the pick-up told her he ran the stop sign because his brakes failed. Though the driver was injured slightly, the pick-up received fairly heavy damage to the front end. Algonquin Lake ice unsafe, association warns Ice on Algonquin Lake is unsafe, the Algonquin Lake Community Association warns. Association president Pat Sharpe said repair work underway on the lake's dam has resulted in fluctuating water levels on the lake, which has led to dangerous ice condi­ tions. Even if the lake is completely frozen over. Sharpe said, he recommends that people stay off the ice this winter. Workers are replacing a pipe in the dam that collapsed this summer, creating a large sinkhole in the earth behind the dam and al­ most leading to the collapse of the dam it­ self. They arc also building two emergency spillways that are designed to prevent the near-collapse that occurred last summer Repair work has been under way for sev­ eral weeks now and will probably continue for several more weeks. Sharpe said. The county drain commission and engineers in­ volved in the repair project asked the lake as­ sociation to let people know that they should stay off the lake ice. he said. The $244,000 repair project is being paid for via a special assessment district which charges landowners within the district a cer­ tain portion of the total cost. Sharpe said people have until the end of December to pay their assessment without incurring inter­ est charges, and many have already paid it. Default ha* occurred in the condition* of a mor­ tgage mod* by DEXTER W. GRIFFIN and THAIS H. GRIFFIN, as his wife and in her own right, ond BLAKE W GRIFFIN, a single person (collectively -Mortgagor), to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, a corporation having it* principal of­ fice at 375 Jackson Street. St. Paul. Minnesota 55101. dated Moy 21. 1976. and recorded in the of­ fice of the Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan on June 4. 1976 In Liber 226. Pog* 627. THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL was subsequently known a* FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST. PAUL ond is now known a* AGRIBANK. FCB (th* "Mortgagee"). Dexter W. Griffin and Jonice J Griffin, a* hi* wife, and Belinda L. Gould. Trustee, subsequently entered into on unrecorded reamer­ fixation agreement with Mortgagee, as evidenced by instrument dated August 3. 1978. The mortgage and reomorttzotion agreement described herein ar* collectively referred to a* th* "Mortgage.- By reason of such default, th* Mortgagee elect* to deciare and hereby declares th* entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage du* and payable forthwith. As of th* date of hi* Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on th* AAortgoge the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy On* and 19/100 Dollars ($26,771.19). No suit or proceeding at law has been Instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgog* or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and th* statute in such cose mod* ond provided, and tr pay the above amount, with interest, os provided in th* AAortgog*. ond oil legal cost*, charge* ond expense*, including the attorney fee allowed by low. ond all tai e« ond insurance premiums poid by the undersigned before sale, th* AAortgog* will be foreclosed by sal* of th* mortgaged premise* at public vendue to th* highest bidder ot th* east en­ trance to th* Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings Michigan on Thursday. January 9. 1997. at two o'clock In the afternoon Th* premises covered by the AAortgoge ore »ituoted in the Town»htp of AAaple Grove, County of Borry Stole of Michigan, ond ore described os follow* NW 1 /4 except commencing ot the North quarter post, thence South along quarter line 19 rod*, thence West 8 rod*, thence Northerly to o point 10 rods West of beginning, thence East to point of beginning, oil In Section 25. T2N. R7W. subject to existing highways, easements, and rights-of-way of record; together with all th* tenement*, hereditament*, and appurtenance* thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notic* is further given that the length of th* redemption period will be twelve (12) month* from the dote of tale. Dated December 12. 1996 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, now known ot AGRIBANK. FCB. Mortgagee Timothy Hillegondt WARNER NORCROSS 8 JUDO LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapid* Ml 49503 2489 (616)752-2000 (1/j) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 26, 1996 determination of sentence. Lincoln continued by saying McDowell alluded in her remarks to as many as seven victims, and "I don't know where that (number) came from." He added "Mr. Fleese didn't go out and seek children. He didn't COURT NEWS: A Middleville man has been sentenced to prison for criminal sexual conduct. Joseph L. Fleese, 23. of 17 Barlow Road. Middleville, was convicted in a jury trial of one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of selling or fur­ nishing alcohol to a minor and one count of distributing obscene material to children. Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell said Fleese began his criminal career as a juvenile by committing sodomy against a nine-year old boy. Fleese's record included resisting and obstructing, larceny in a building, fur­ nishing alcohol to a minor, two probation violations and fourth degree criminal sexual conduct with a five-year old. "Mr. Fleese is very adept at picking vic­ tims who are young” and emotionally imma­ ture, making prosecution difficult, she said. She said four of Fleese's victims testified at his trial and "all the stories that we were told have a similar ring." She said Fleese puts himself in a position of authority over children, then will abuse that authority by furnishing alcohol, allowing them to watch pornographic movies and concluding by as­ saulting them. McDowell said Flees** has been given counseling for his "sexual deviancy," given probation and served two years in a prison for his fourth -degree criminal sexual conduct offense. * In short, the defendant has failed in every opportunity given to him. Even prison has failed to serve as a deterrent,” she asserted. She concluded by calling him a threat to the community and asking the court to sentence Fleese to 60-80 years in prison. "To me. personally, no length of time in prison is sufficient to replace what he's taken," McDowell added. Fleese's attorney, Bruce Lincoln, argued that the pre-sentence report contained so many errors it was unfair to Fleese and his sentencing should be postponed until the er­ rors were corrected. When Lincoln recited the errors he said were contained. Circuit Judge James Fisher said the points Lincoln was questioning had not been considered in his grab children off the street. All of these al­ leged offenses occurred in his home...They only occurred after these people were told to get out." Fisher said Fleese scored in the worst pos­ sible category in sentencing guidelines, with two minor children being the victims and testimony having been heard in the case from two previous victims. He said there were indications Fleese had been a victim of criminal sexual conduct as a child and, "I think what this points out to me is the vi­ cious circle of criminal sexual conduct," where many offenders were victims them­ selves. "I hope the five victims of Mr. Fleese do not become defendants them­ selves," he said. There is no doubt in this court's mind the defendant is a pedophile and a predator," with no chance for rehabilitation, said Fisher. He said if he followed the probation departmen­ t's recommendation of a minimum sentence of 25-years, Fleese would be paroled in his 40s and still pose a "significant threat" lo children. Fisher said he took into account Fleese Pre-trial exam underway in death of two-year-old by Cindy Smith Staff Writer A preliminary examination is underway in Calhoun County District Court to determine whether there is enough evidence to bind a former Hastings man over to Circuit Court on an open murder charge. The Nashville and Vermontville communities were shocked over news of the sudden death of two-year-old Caitlan McLaughlin on Nov. 7. Before moving to Battle Creek with her mother Megan McLaughlin, the child had stolen the hearts of many in the area. Caitlan McLaughlin had lived in Nashville with her grandparents, Jane and Ann McLaughlin. On the day Caitlan McLaughlin died. Emergency Medical Services personnel were called to 48 Ferndale in Battle Creek, where they found the toddler unconscious, and family members trying unsuccessfully to perform CPR. She was later pronounced dead at Battle Creek Health System. The exact cause of death has not been determined. Questions from Battle Creek Police led to the arrest of Robert Edward Hine the following day. Hine, a live in boyfriend of the toddler's mother had been involved with the child's care. The court hopes to determine whether Caitlan McLaughlin's death at a home in Battle Creek wir an accident or foul play. The preliminary examination has just gotten underway after two separate delays and medical records have not yet been released to the press. Forensic Pathologist Dr. Lawrence Robert Simson Jr. was on the stand last Wednesday to discuss his findings when completing Caitlan's autopsy. Though the doctor said that he had ruled the death a 'homicide.' he could not testify that any particular injury had been deliberate. "I can't imagine that any of these injuries were self-inflicted," he said during ques­ tioning from Assistant Prosecutor Nancy Mullens. But when later questioned by de­ fense attorneys, Simson admitted that he could in no way identify the number of as­ sailants or a specific act responsible for the girl's death. "I cannot speak in a fashion as to whether one person or several people were involved with this child's death." he said. "But I do not believe that these injuries were accidental." Simson had found a tear in the child's liver, swelling and fluid in the abdominal area, and blood surrounding the girl's brain. Though both of those types of injuries could have caused the girl's death, there is a question as to which came first, and if either was deliberate. There were also other external injuries, which Simson claims to be unrelated to those which were fatal. "I found there to be injuries in a number of areas," he said. "Some were much more prominent than others." Among external injuries were several bruises and min6r abrasions ranging from head to toe, but most prevalent were several circular bruises on\he child's abdomen.. "There were 15 or 20 such bruises," said Simson. "None were made by the force of a fist or hitting with a large object. They were probably more like poking, like with a small object or a finger." Simson has said during the course of his testimony that those bruises were not related to the internal injuries, and had probably been much more recent than injuries which irfay have caused her death. He admitted that they could have even been the result of im­ proper CPR techniques. According to reports given to the police following the incident, just days before Caitlan became ill and died, she had fallen off of a bicycle while riding with an older cousin That alleged fall, though, didn't appear to be serious at the time, but could have been a factor in her death, according to the doctor. The child's abdomen had become distended and she had been vomiting after the bike accident. I hank }an SERTA KING SIZE “Luxury / or Ihitl CARD OF THANKS The Family of Raymood B. Hause Sr. would like to thank family, friends and neighbors for all the cards, flowers, visits and contributions at the passing of our dear husband, father, grand father sf great grandfather. Thank you to Wren Funeral Home, the Hastings Ambulance Service Crew, Rev. Sarver, the American Legion for the Mili­ tary Service and use of equip­ ment He was a member for only seven yean but was very proud to belong. A thank you to the American Legion Auxiliary for the beautiful luncheon. To J - Ad Graphic s and staff for all the food brought in and donations. A very special thank you to Donna Hause for making the last few days of his life easier and all the help making arrangements. Jennie Hause Mike A Nancy Hause A Family Stan &. Donna Hause A Family Jim A Sandy Hause A Family George A Ruby Hause A Family Bernard A Kathy Hause A Family Raymond Jr. A Joyce Hause A Family Sue A Jim Heney A Family Gloria A Al Buchanan A Family Bobbie A Stan Wilkins A Fami__________________________ iy beautiful and fancy brass head board "new” still in plastic. Cost $1,200. Must sell! $350 1-517-676-6414. 2 BEDROOM LAKEFRONT Wall Lake Delton, 1 year lease. References and deposit Call evenings and weekends 623-8218___________________ I or Salt ‘79 ARCTICAT. Call after 6pm, 517-852-0977 _________ BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SIZE BRASS BED with ortho-pedic firm mattress set and brass head board, 1 month old. Cost $650, asking $190. 1-517-699-4148 lilisiinss 'ict rites PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave mess^e. DELTON/HASTINGS AREA best location, park like setting, cozy, warm home and garage, beautiful all new interior and carpeting, large, comfy bedroom, for 1 or 2 adults, no smoking or pets, $450 plus utili­ ties, 616-664-4983.__________ \ altonal 1-80&RQMANCE. esUM947 Mobile /hunt s Help Wattled HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Si, Freeport, MI EOE FLLL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTA­ TIVE position available at our main office in Hastings. Performs new accounts and customer service functions. This position requires excellent inter­ personal skills and sales abili­ ties, as well as, profcciency in the secretarial area. PC experi­ ence will be helpful. Applica­ tions are now being accepted at Hastings City Bank personnel office, 150 W. Court St, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058. M-F. EOE ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. H anted WANTED - Old postcards. Phone 948-4094. FULL SIZE BED complete with “Brand New” firm mattress set, frame and beautiful oak Muscular Dystrophy Association finish head board. Sacrifice $150. 1-517-699-2251 wvm 1-800-572-1717 \ds START DATING TONIGHT! Ptiy Michigan's dating game; We need your type. Donate Blood. "There was clear evidence of healing in her abdomen," said the doctor, "indicating that those were older injuries." According to information given to police, the accident had happened in the presence of James McLaughlin, the child’s uncle. During the preliminary hearings ,i owever, Megan McLaughlin, the child's mother said that the story was fabricated because she and then live in boyfriend, Robert Hine were scared. James McLaughlin is expected to testify when the preliminary hearing resumes. While in court last week, Megan McLaughlin painted a picture of a very abusive boyfriend, who was jealous of her 'close knit* relationship with her daughter. "He (Hine) always complained that she (Caitlan) was a mama's girl," said Megan. "He said I babied her too much and never disciplined her. 1 always dedicated my time to her and had her by my side." However, her description of that week did not include any lime with the little girl. Megan McLaughlin said that she had just started a new job. When arriving home around 4:30 in the afternoon, she was much too busy with cookirg and cleaning to spend any time with her daughter. She testified that she had not dressed the child for bed in several days. "I left total care up to Rob (Hine) when I went to work," she said. "It was nice that he was taking care of it? I didn't bathe or change her at all that weclc, not until Thursday night" (the night Caitlin died). Megan claimed that earlier in the week she had seen bruises on the child's nose and had questioned both Hine and the youngster about what had happened. "He said she fell on the toy box," she said. "When I asked her (Caitlan) she told me the same thing. She didn't appear to be afraid of him or anything so I believed that is what happened." That particular injury according to Dr. Simson was minor and in no way related to the brain injuries. He had said that if the two had been related the nasal bones would have been broken. Megan was then asked to talk about the day that her daughter died. She described the day in a matter of fact way, saying that Hine had called her at work and asked if she would come home because the baby wasn't feeling well. "He said Caitlin had been vomiting," she said. "He sounded panicked." She described the little girl that evening as weak and somewhat cuddly, and when getting her ready for bed she found additional bruises on her buttocks. "They covered almost her entire butt,' said Megan. "I told Rob never to spank her. I don't do it; no one else should." She then said that she wanted to leave with the child but was afraid to so she acted nonchalant. She had called her mother, and his mother describing the vomiting and asked for advice. After deciding that a visit to emergency room wasn’t necessary, she and Hine then laid the little girl down on the couch and sat down to watch a movie. "We discussed whether or not to take her to the doctor and decided that it wasn't necessary," she said. "She seemed to be getting better, she had slopped vomiting." When checking on her, they found her dead. "I thought she was just sleeping." said Megan. "But she was dead." Megan said that she then began to get frantic and was shouting and running around the house. Hine picked up the phone and called 911. and with some instruction began CPR. "I was screaming so loud that Rob couldn't hear the 911 dispatch," testified Megan. She said that soon EMS officials arrived and took the girl out into an ambulance. They relumed a short time later and told the couple that the child had passed away. While Megan McLaughlin was on the stand, the preliminary hearing took a surprising turn. Her testimony was cut short when she was read her rights by Judge John R Holmes after it was learned that she may be charged with possible Aid lo Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) fraud. She is expected to continue her testimony at a later date, allowing her legal counsel to be present. Meanwhile, Hine remains in custody at the Calhoun County Jail. Preliminary hear­ ings are expected to resume after the holidays. was a fourth time habitual offender and sen­ tenced Fleese to 40-60 years in prison on the first degree charge, 10-15 years in prison on the fourth-degree charge, 10-15 years in prison for the obscene material charge with credit for 156 days served and 60 days in jail for the distributing alcohol charge, with credit for 60 days served. He concluded by staling Fleese still "poses a significant threat lo society" and perhaps the Court of Appeals "may see it differently" on the sentencing, "but I'm the one who heard the testimony and saw the victims." In other circuit court business last week: • Richard R. Collazo, 17. of 312 W. Mill St., Hastings was given probation, jail lime and youthful trainee status for his role in a November breaking and entering at the con­ cession stand at Johnson Field and malicious destruction at Tyden Park. Prosecutor Dale Crowley told the court if youthful trainee status was given. Collazo would plead guilty to malicious destruction of personal property over $100, malicious destruction of trees, shrubs, crops or grass and breaking and entering a building with in­ tent to commit larceny. Prosecutors would then recommend a six-month cap on jail time and dismiss other charges of malicious destruction of personal property over $100, breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny, larceny in a building and three counts of malicious destruction of per­ sonal property under $100. If youthful trainee status was not granted. Collazo would plead to the breaking and entering charge and all other charges would be dis­ missed. Under youthful trainee status, if Collazo successfully completes probation, no record of his conviction will be kept. Collazo's attorney, Karen Tope, said "There is definitely a downward spiral going on in this young man's life." She said he had attended school and done well there until re­ cently and that his mother is gone for four to six weeks at a time working as a truck driver. She added the focus of sentencing should be "getting him back on track," and that he needs to find a job to pay restitution as opposed to sitting in jail. Fisher sharply criticized Collazo, saying, "I’ve rarely been angered more by what I've seen in this pre-sentence report." He said Collazo and his accomplices went into the concession stand operated by the Band Boosters volunteer organization, slashed tires, "then they proceeded lo Tyden Park, provided by the benefit of the taxpay­ ers" and caused over $8,000 in damage. He described the destruction as "an offense, really against all the citizens of Hastings.” and told Collazo, "You don't strike me as having any comprehension of that." • Fisher said he was granting youthful trainee status to Collazo because he was barely 17-years old when he committed the offense and because of a quirk in the recom­ I 1 mendation where if "you don't change your way" the sentencing guidelines would recommend 12-36 months in jail, as opposed to I I I I I I I I I I I I I the 0-12 months Fisher could impose if he refused to grant youthful trainee status. He sentenced Collazo to three years probalion, six months in jail to be served on a school release basis with credit for two days already served. Restitution will be determined by Collazo's probation officer, but the total already stands at more than $8,600, Fisher said, with payments lo begin 30 days after Collazo's release from jail. He is also lo perform 100 hours of community service, with Fisher recommending it be performed for the City of Hastings. Collazo was ordered to be in his residence between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., complete his high school educalion with passing grades, abide by all rales I I I | of conduct at Hastings High School and not 1 associate with his co-conspirators. j 1 i 1 1 ] • Raynel P. Vanstee. 20. of 815 Greenwood St., Middleville, was given probation and jail time. Vanstee pleaded guilty in November in District Court to a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property over $ 100. In ex- 1 change for his plea, charges of second degree 1 home invasion and larceny in a building j were dismissed. Fisher noted that in the pre-sentence re- J port, Vanstee made a "positive impression" .' on the probation officer, but denied having a I substance abuse problem. "Even if you only got drunk or high once in a while but got into trouble when you did, that would seem lo indicate you have a substance abuse problem," said Fisher. He sentenced Vanstee to three years probalion and six months in jail with credit for 37 days previously served. He ordered Vanstee to pay $1,500 restitution, $250 in costs, $250 in fines and a probation oversight fee. Vanstee was made eligible for community service in lieu of his total fines and costs. He was ordered to attend mental health or substance abuse counseling and to complete his high school education. • Tony A. Green, 20. of 255 Fuller Sl, Nashville, was given probation and a sus­ pended jail sentence. He pleaded guilty in November in District Court lo a charge of attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. In exchange for his plea, a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon was dismissed. In imposing sentence, Fisher said, "while he has not taken probation seriously in the past, the indication is to me." that he is "straightening out his attitude." He sentenced Green to 24 months proba­ tion and six months in jail, with credit for one day served and the remainder suspended. He is to pay $500 in costs and $250 in fines, which will both be taken from his bond. He was also ordered to pay a probation oversight fee. be in his residence from 12 a.m.-6 a.m., attend mental health or sub­ stance abuse counseling, complete his high school education and not be in a public place with two other males. ....... } \ ; '• • • • : ! '. '• * ■ * J * : * State Police conducting liquor investigations HASTINGS — Troopers from the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police will be conducting investigations of Barry County businesses throughout the holiday season to curb the use of alcohol by underage drinkers. First Lt Ron Neil, post commander, said troopers will be contacting businesses that sell liquor to determine if they are checking identification of customers. The State Police encourage businesses that sell alcohol to make sure their employees check identification to insure customers are of legal age to purchase alcohol. ! Hastings man arrested for destruction of property HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested a 30-year-old Hastings man for mali­ cious destruction of personal property over $100 and violating parole by consuming or possessing alcohol Dec. 18. Police were called to a home in the 500 block of E. Green St. to a report of people hitting the home with baseball bats. They disarmed one person of a table leg and a small steak knife in front of an apartment house. The man said he was a tenant and was looking for someone who had threatened to beat him up. Police detained Glen C. Fulford in the middle of Green Street, east of the home. They said it was apparent he was intoxicated. Police said they saw a glass storm door had been demolished and a double pane glass window in the main entry door had been completely broken out. A witness inside the home showed officers further damage to wooden doors, dents to a refrigerator docx, dents to a metal electrical fuse box door and holes and dents to an interior wall in the living room where a chair had been thrown against the wall. The victim said he and Fulford had been drinking when Fulford became loud and was told to leave. He told police Fulford became angry and threw a chair against the wall, shattering it, and went about the apartment striking things with his fists and smashing the storm door and window on the entry door. Fulford is scheduled for a Dec. 27 preliminary examination. Minor injuries result from two-car accident THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A Friday morning two-car accident resulted in minor injuries to both drivers. Troopers from the Michigan State Police said Earl F. Nation, 79, of Caledonia was southbound on M-37 near Parmalee Road when he slowed for vehicles in front of him and was struck by a vehicle driven by Steven M. Davis, 38, of Grand Rapids. Davis said his visibility had been diminished by blowing snow, and that the taillights on Nation's vehicle were covered by snow. Nation was treated and released at Pennock Hospital. i Hastings man cited for drunk driving YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man was cited for drunk driving af­ ter his car overturned Saturday. " Michigan State Police troopers said Gary L. Wilbur. 48, of Hastings, was northbound on Yankee Springs Road, one-half mile south of Chief Noonday Road when he lost control of his vehicle and ran off the road to the right. Wilbur’s vehicle began sliding clockwise into a ditch and overturned, coming to rest facing east. " A preliminary blood test registered a .14 blood alcohol level. A level of .10 is considcred to be drank driving. Wilbur was not injured in the accident. “ i ]| � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Published 1996 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource varies within year published Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Hastings Public Library and J-Ad Graphics Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available J-Ad Graphics Date Accepted Date of acceptance of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Accepted may be relevant are a thesis (accepted by a university department) or an article (accepted by a journal). ongoing Description An account of the resource Hastings Banner Published 1996. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing. Note some newspaper files are very large and may take some time to download.